# High Mountain Patriot


## Posts

- [Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey for star-studded election event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/kamala-harris-joins-oprah-winfrey-for-star-studded-election-event/): ‘Unite for America’ event features celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Chris Rock, Julia Roberts.
- [From Marxist upbringing to ‘soft Hindutva’: The rise of new Delhi CM Atishi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/from-marxist-upbringing-to-soft-hindutva-the-rise-of-new-delhi-cm-atishi/): A rare woman chief minister in India, Atishi has her task cut out, in rebuilding a party devastated by arrests.
- [Huge Python Grabs Thai Woman In Her Kitchen, Squeezes Her Two Hours Before She Can Be Freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/huge-python-grabs-thai-woman-in-her-kitchen-squeezes-her-two-hours-before-she-can-be-freed/): Propped up against her kitchen door, she cried for help but it wasn’t until a neighbor happened to be walking by about an hour and a half later and heard her screams that authorities were called
- [Israel Warned US That Operation in Lebanon Coming But Gave No Details, Officials Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israel-warned-us-that-operation-in-lebanon-coming-but-gave-no-details-officials-say/): The same day of the call, in an attack widely blamed on Israel, thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah militants exploded
- [Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/los-angeles-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-makes-baseball-history/): Player becomes first in MLB to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
- [Miss India Worldwide 2024: Dhruvi Patel from US Wins Longest-Running Indian Pageant Outside Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/miss-india-worldwide-2024-dhruvi-patel-from-us-wins-longest-running-indian-pageant-outside-country/): Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been declared the winner of Miss India Worldwide 2024.
- [As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/as-sri-lanka-votes-a-2-9bn-imf-loan-looms-large/): Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.
- [West Can’t Confine India Into A Single Narrative, Says UK-based Sanskrit scholar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/west-cant-confine-india-into-a-single-narrative-says-uk-based-sanskrit-scholar/): Professor James Hegarty heads the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion at Cardiff University
- [Qatar Airways Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies On Flights From Lebanon Days After Device Explosions Killed 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/qatar-airways-bans-pagers-walkie-talkies-on-flights-from-lebanon-days-after-device-explosions-killed-32/): Qatar Airways has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on flights from Lebanon following deadly pager blasts that killed over 30 people in the country.
- [One Killed, Another Injured After Man With 2 Blades Goes On Stabbing Rampage In Rotterdam, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/one-killed-another-injured-after-man-with-2-blades-goes-on-stabbing-rampage-in-rotterdam-probe-on/): The local media citing the eyewitnesses claimed that a man attacked people with two sharp knives while shouting Allahu Akbar, the Arabic phrase meaning ‘God is great.’
- [New Study Reinforces Theory Covid Emerged At Chinese Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/new-study-reinforces-theory-covid-emerged-at-chinese-market/): Nearly five years after Covid first emerged, the international community has not been able to determine with certainty exactly where the virus came from
- [US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden’s term: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/us-believes-gaza-ceasefire-deal-unlikely-in-bidens-term-report/): Wall Street Journal cites multiple US officials saying they are sceptical a ceasefire can be achieved before January.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 938](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-938/): As the war enters its 938th day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel intensifies air raids on southern Lebanon amid escalation fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/israel-intensifies-air-raids-on-southern-lebanon-amid-escalation-fears/): Israeli defence minister says Hezbollah to ‘pay an increasing price’ as group promises retaliation over device attacks.
- [Video captures Israeli soldiers pushing dead bodies from roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/video-captures-israeli-soldiers-pushing-dead-bodies-from-roof/): Video from the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya shows Israeli soldiers pushing dead bodies off a roof.
- [Explosion Takes Place During Funeral For Hezbollah Fighters In Kfar Sir, In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/explosion-takes-place-during-funeral-for-hezbollah-fighters-in-kfar-sir-in-lebanon/): An explosion disrupted a funeral on Wednesday (September 18) in Kfar Sir, a town in southern Lebanon, coinciding with a second day of devices, used by Hezbollah members, detonating.Reuters was able to independently verify the location by buildings’ characteristcs and signs which matched file and satellite imagery of the area. Corroborating footage uploaded on Wednesday […]
- [Against All Enemies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/against-all-enemies/): Inside violent US far-right groups, the role played by military veterans and the threat they pose to democracy.
- [Chilling Footage Shows Moments After 14-year-old Teen Kills Mom, Sits Calmly And Texts Friends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/chilling-footage-shows-moments-after-14-year-old-teen-kills-mom-sits-calmly-and-texts-friends/): The 15-year-old girl had allegedly shot her mom inside their home on March 19
- ["Israel Aimed to kill 5,000 people" Nasrallah Vows Revenge; IDF Strikes Lebanon, Readies Battle Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/israel-aimed-to-kill-5000-people-nasrallah-vows-revenge-idf-strikes-lebanon-readies-battle-plan/): IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi held an assessment and approved battle plans for the northern front. The statement comes amid soaring tensions with the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon. Hezbollah militants continued to strike northern Israel with missiles and unmanned drones. Smoke could be seen rising from behind houses near the border […]
- [Lebanon Bans Walkie-Talkies, Pagers On Flights After Blasts, Qatar Airways Asks Flyers From Beirut To Follow Rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/lebanon-bans-walkie-talkies-pagers-on-flights-after-blasts-qatar-airways-asks-flyers-from-beirut-to-follow-rule/): Qatar Airways announces prohibition on walkie-talkies and pagers from Beirut airport after pager explosions across Lebanon injure thousands.
- [Ukraine’s Zelensky Heads To US Ahead Of November Polls, To Meet Biden, Harris, Plans To See Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/ukraines-zelensky-heads-to-us-ahead-of-november-polls-to-meet-biden-harris-plans-to-see-trump/): This is the last visit of the Ukrainian leader before the November elections whose results are tied to Ukraine’s fate in the battlefield.
- [Floods Hit Central Europe Killing Over 24; Poland, Romania, Czechia, Austria Affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/floods-hit-central-europe-killing-over-24-poland-romania-czechia-austria-affected/): EU promises €10 billion aid to support recovery and rebuild infrastructure.
- [Lebanese army detonates electronic device found on village street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/lebanese-army-detonates-electronic-device-found-on-village-street/): Lebanese forces carried out a controlled explosion of an electronic device found on a street in Klayaa Thursday.
- [CIA officer who sexually assaulted dozens of women given 30-year sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/cia-officer-who-sexually-assaulted-dozens-of-women-given-30-year-sentence/): Veteran officer with US spy agency found guilty of sexually assaulting dozens of women while stationed around the world.
- [Can Israel fight on two fronts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/can-israel-fight-on-two-fronts/): Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians.
- [Iran warns Israel of ‘crushing response’ after attacks on Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/iran-warns-israel-of-crushing-response-after-attacks-on-hezbollah/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander promises ‘destruction’ of Israel after communication device blasts.
- [Lawmakers, teachers clash over upcoming Florida constitutional amendment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/lawmakers-teachers-clash-over-upcoming-florida-constitutional-amendment/): Closely watched constitutional amendment in the US state threatens to deepen political divisions over education policy.
- [IDF's Unit 8200 "Tested Explosives" For Mossad's Pager-Radio Attack, Hezbollah Used Japan Knockoffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/idfs-unit-8200-tested-explosives-for-mossads-pager-radio-attack-hezbollah-used-japan-knockoffs/): The Lebanese army conducted a controlled explosion of a communications device battery in Qlayaa, near the Israeli border. The operation followed explosions of Hezbollah radios and booby-trapped pagers in a suspected Israeli attack, escalating tensions towards war. On September 18, Hezbollah’s hand-held radios detonated across southern Lebanon, killing 25 people and wounding over hundreds. 12 […]
- [Talk of Ukraine’s missile deal riles Russia; Kyiv vows to make more weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/talk-of-ukraines-missile-deal-riles-russia-kyiv-vows-to-make-more-weapons/): Ukrainian officials lay out plans for domestic defence industry as they await word from Western powers.
- [Lebanon blasts: Why would Israel attack now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/lebanon-blasts-why-would-israel-attack-now/): Here’s a look at why Israel would attack Lebanon and what could happen next.
- [Transgender woman stabbed to death in Georgia amid LGBTQ bill controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/transgender-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-georgia-amid-lgbtq-bill-controversy/): Kesaria Abramidze, a transgender model, is killed in Georgia, raising concerns over LGBTQ rights and safety.
- [Elon Musk is a threat to Brazil’s democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/elon-musk-is-a-threat-to-brazils-democracy/): Under the guise of defending free speech, the tech mogul is attempting to assert dominance over Brazil’s judiciary.
- [‘Sidelining antiwar voices’: US Uncommitted Movement not endorsing Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/sidelining-antiwar-voices-us-uncommitted-movement-not-endorsing-harris/): Group says Donald Trump must be stopped but Kamala Harris’s inaction on Gaza makes endorsement impossible.
- [Hezbollah’s Nasrallah says Israel’s Lebanon attacks crossed ‘all red lines’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/hezbollahs-nasrallah-says-israels-lebanon-attacks-crossed-all-red-lines/): Nasrallah says attacks on communication devices are a ‘declaration of war’ by Israel and Hezbollah will retaliate.
- [FBI Reveals Iran Hackers Shared Stolen Trump Intel With Biden | Trump Calls For "New Candidate"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/fbi-reveals-iran-hackers-shared-stolen-trump-intel-with-biden-trump-calls-for-new-candidate/): Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump reacted strongly to reports that Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by spying on his campaign and sharing information with Kamala Harris’s team.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Wow, just out! the FBI caught Iran spying on my campaign, and giving all of […]
- [Elias Khoury, One Of Tallest Literary Figures In Arab World Dies At 76 | A Look At His Life In GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/elias-khoury-one-of-tallest-literary-figures-in-arab-world-dies-at-76-a-look-at-his-life-in-gfx/): Remembering Elias Khoury, one of the tallest literary figures in the Arab world, and a chronicler of its tensions and tears
- [Israel Military Says Hits Seven Hezbollah Sites In Overnight Air Strikes In Lebanon | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/israel-military-says-hits-seven-hezbollah-sites-in-overnight-air-strikes-in-lebanon-n18g/): Israel Military Says Hits Seven Hezbollah Sites In Overnight Air Strikes In Lebanon | N18G Israeli military said that it struck six Hezbollah “terrorist infrastructure sites” and a weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon overnight; Lebanon‘s Hezbollah group said 20 of its members were killed
- [UN accuses Israel of ‘massive’ violation of child rights treaty in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/un-accuses-israel-of-massive-violation-of-child-rights-treaty-in-gaza/): UN committee says horrific impact on children from Israel’s war on Gaza will have an ‘extremely dark place in history’.
- [Judge in Brazil orders Musk’s X to obey ban or face daily fine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/judge-in-brazil-orders-musks-x-to-obey-ban-or-face-daily-fine/): The social network X faces hefty new fine after its appears to defy ban ordered by a judge.
- [Hezbollah chief: Israel crossed “all red lines” with device explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/hezbollah-chief-israel-crossed-all-red-lines-with-device-explosions/): Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for sabotaging communication devices that exploded across Lebanon.
- [‘Inaccurate, Mischievous’: India On Claims That Its Defence Exports Were Diverted To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/inaccurate-mischievous-india-on-claims-that-its-defence-exports-were-diverted-to-ukraine/): External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said reports of Indian defence exports being diverted to Ukraine were speculative and misleading.
- [‘Fake Firms’ And Explosives | How Israel ‘Launched’ Its Pager And Walkie Talkie Warfare On Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/fake-firms-and-explosives-how-israel-launched-its-pager-and-walkie-talkie-warfare-on-hezbollah/): Lebanon is reeling from a second wave of deadly explosions targeting electronic devices used by Hezbollah, just a day after hundreds of the militant group’s pagers detonated simultaneously. The latest attacks, which are widely believed to have been carried out by Israel, have heightened fears of an all-out war between the two sides. The explosions […]
- [Israel Strikes Hezbollah Bases In Lebanon During Its Chief Nasrallah’s Speech In The Wake Of Deadly Pager Blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/israel-strikes-hezbollah-bases-in-lebanon-during-its-chief-nasrallahs-speech-in-the-wake-of-deadly-pager-blasts/): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon around the same time when its leader Hassan Nasrallah was addressing the group’s adherents and Lebanese people.
- [Rattled After Lebanon Pagers Blasts, Hezbollah Chief Says Israel Crossed 'All Red Lines'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/rattled-after-lebanon-pagers-blasts-hezbollah-chief-says-israel-crossed-all-red-lines/): Nasrallah made these remarks during his first televised appearance following the attacks on pagers and walkie-talkies across Lebanon
- ['Don't Think I Won't Punch You...': Pregnant Woman Pushed, Threatened By Fellow Passenger On British Airways Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/dont-think-i-wont-punch-you-pregnant-woman-pushed-threatened-by-fellow-passenger-on-british-airways-flight/): A business analyst from Watford, Parul said that a male passenger pushed her out of the way and accused her of trying to cut in front of him
- [UN votes against Israel’s occupation of Palestine: Will it change anything?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/un-votes-against-israels-occupation-of-palestine-will-it-change-anything/): The resolution orders Israel to vacate the occupied Palestinian territory in a year. But it is nonbinding.
- [Cambodia’s controversial canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/cambodias-controversial-canal/): Why Cambodia’s new canal project has its neighbours worried.
- [Man Who Made Kamala Harris AI Parody Video Sues California After State Passes New Deepfake Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/man-who-made-kamala-harris-ai-parody-video-sues-california-after-state-passes-new-deepfake-laws/): Christopher Kohls sues California after AI-generated Kamala Harris parody triggers new laws targeting election-related deepfakes.
- ["Stolen" Cat Found in Basement  As Trump, Vance Fuel Pet-Eating Smear Of Haitian Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/stolen-cat-found-in-basement-as-trump-vance-fuel-pet-eating-smear-of-haitian-immigrants/): A Trump supporter who accused Haitian migrants of stealing her cat and filed a police report, later found the pet hiding in her own basement. Anna Kilgore gained national attention after accusing her Haitian neighbors in Springfield of eating her missing cat in a police report filed in late August. However, it was later discovered […]
- [IDF Jets Pound Hezbollah In Lebanon As Israel Declares “New Phase” Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/idf-jets-pound-hezbollah-in-lebanon-as-israel-declares-new-phase-of-war/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. This comes after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced “a new phase” of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and pro-Palestinian militants in Lebanon.According to the IDF, warplanes struck a rocket launcher and several buildings used by […]
- [Malaysia arrests business leaders as probe widens in child sex abuse case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/malaysia-arrests-business-leaders-as-probe-widens-in-child-sex-abuse-case/): Arrests follow the recent rescue of 402 children and youth from care homes allegedly run by a prominent business group.
- [Remote attacks push Hezbollah and Israel to the brink of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/remote-attacks-push-hezbollah-and-israel-to-the-brink-of-war/): Analysts say that remotely triggered explosions over two days have left Hezbollah with no choice but to retaliate
- [Israelis and supporters mock victims of Lebanon attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/19/israelis-and-supporters-mock-victims-of-lebanon-attacks/): Israeli content creators have been mocking the victims of explosions targeting communication devices across Lebanon.
- [Two Trucks Fall Into 8-Metre-Deep Sinkhole In Japan’s Busan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/two-trucks-fall-into-8-metre-deep-sinkhole-in-japans-busan/): On September 21, an eight-meter-deep sinkhole appeared on a road in Sasang-gu, Busan, during heavy rainfall, leading to the fall of two trucks, including a drainage vehicle from the Busan Fire Department. The sinkhole measured approximately 10 meters wide and five meters long, with over 200mm of rain reported in the area. Fortunately, fire officials […]
- [Russia “Downs” 101 Drones | Ukraine Joins NATO Drills | No US-UK Nod To Long-Range Strikes On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/russia-downs-101-drones-ukraine-joins-nato-drills-no-us-uk-nod-to-long-range-strikes-on-russia/): Russia’s air defences intercepted 101 Ukrainian drones over eight regions and the Sea of Azov in the early hours of Sept. 21, Moscow’s defence ministry said. The drones, as per the Russian defence ministry, were downed over Bryansk, Belgorod, Crimea, and Kursk, among other regions. Meanwhile, Ukraine for the first time took part in a […]
- [Death toll from Israeli strike on Beirut suburb rises to 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/death-toll-from-israeli-strike-on-beirut-suburb-rises-to-31/): Children, women among victims of attack which Israel says targeted members of Hezbollah’s Radwan special forces unit.
- [Real Madrid to play FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/real-madrid-to-play-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2024-final-in-qatar/): Real Madrid qualify automatically for December’s final in Doha, Qatar, of first annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
- [Iranian President Visits Victims of Lebanon Pager Explosions In Tehran Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/iranian-president-visits-victims-of-lebanon-pager-explosions-in-tehran-hospital/): On September 20, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visited a Tehran hospital to meet patients injured in the recent Lebanon pager explosions. Local media reported that these individuals had been transferred from Lebanon to Iran. This week, attacks involving Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies resulted in 37 fatalities and thousands wounded, with widespread belief that Israel was […]
- [Israel Announces New Strikes On Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/israel-announces-new-strikes-on-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon/): Lebanon’s health minister on Saturday said the death toll from an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb the day before has risen to 31, including seven women and three children
- [Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/recognising-domestic-violence-as-a-cause-of-death-one-mothers-long-fight/): It has taken six years for the grieving mother of a suicide victim to be listened to by the UK authorities.
- [Disruptor-in-Chief: The politics of Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/disruptor-in-chief-the-politics-of-elon-musk/): Elon Musk’s trajectory from tech visionary to attention-hungry media baron to political anarchist.
- [US Soldier Travis King Who Fled To North Korea Is Free After Sentencing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/us-soldier-travis-king-who-fled-to-north-korea-is-free-after-sentencing/): He pleaded guilty to five charges, and the sentencing was held at Fort Bliss in Texas
- [US Secret Service admits failures in review of shooting at Trump rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/us-secret-service-admits-failures-in-review-of-shooting-at-trump-rally/): Internal review identifies poor planning, communication breakdown and ‘complacency’ of some agents.
- [Japan Issues Evacuation Orders As Record Rains Trigger Floods And Landslides In Ishikawa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/japan-issues-evacuation-orders-as-record-rains-trigger-floods-and-landslides-in-ishikawa/): A dozen rivers in the region, on the west coast of central Japan, had burst their banks by 11:00 am land ministry official Masaru Kojima said
- ['Not Something We Like To Do': Police Shoot Rare Polar Bear In Iceland After It Threatens Local Resident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/not-something-we-like-to-do-police-shoot-rare-polar-bear-in-iceland-after-it-threatens-local-resident/): London, Sep 20 (AP) A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said on Friday..
- [Israeli Beirut Strike Toll Reaches 31, Three Children And Seven Women Among Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/israeli-beirut-strike-toll-reaches-31-three-children-and-seven-women-among-dead/): Friday’s Israeli strike targeted a meeting of commanders of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, killing 16 of them
- [Push for Peace: In US, PM Modi Likely To Double Down On Efforts To End Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/push-for-peace-in-us-pm-modi-likely-to-double-down-on-efforts-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): India enjoys a unique advantage — neither is it part of NATO, nor does it have any ulterior motive except restoring peace in Europe. This makes the country a comfortable player that everyone is ready to talk to
- [Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/travis-king-us-soldier-who-fled-to-north-korea-sentenced-for-desertion/): Military judge releases King for good behaviour and time served after sentencing him to 12 months of confinement.
- [Former Chinese Governor Jailed For Corruption And Misconduct With Dozens Of Subordinates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/former-chinese-governor-jailed-for-corruption-and-misconduct-with-dozens-of-subordinates/): A former Chinese official, Zhong Yang, sentenced to 13 years for corruption, including 58 affairs and accepting bribes totaling 60 million yuan
- [Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/japan-orders-thousands-to-evacuate-quake-hit-region-as-rains-trigger-floods/): A dozen rivers burst their banks in Ishikawa where the meteorological agency issued its highest alert level.
- [US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/us-lawmaker-rashida-tlaib-slams-racist-image-of-her-with-exploding-pager/): Cartoon published in National Review would ‘incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities’.
- [White House Officials Meet Sikh Activists Before PM Modi's US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/white-house-officials-meet-sikh-activists-before-pm-modis-us-visit/): The meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to the US during which he will attend the Quad summit in Delaware and address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the UN General Assembly in New York
- [Who Is Rinson Jose, 'Missing' Indian Businessman In Norway Connected To Lebanon Pager Blasts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/who-is-rinson-jose-missing-indian-businessman-in-norway-connected-to-lebanon-pager-blasts/): Rinson Jose’s relatives express their trust in him amid allegations linking him to the Lebanon pager blasts, emphasizing his character and integrity
- [Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/earth-to-get-a-mini-moon-for-two-months-but-what-is-it/): Earth will get its very own ‘mini-moon’ which will remain in orbit for two months later this year.
- [US Secret Service Report Reveals Major Failures During First Assassination Attempt On Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/us-secret-service-report-reveals-major-failures-during-first-assassination-attempt-on-donald-trump/): A five-page document summarizing the key conclusions of a yet-to-be finalized Secret Service report lays bare the cascading and wide-ranging failings that preceded the July 13 shooting
- [Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/could-ai-save-nigerians-from-devastating-floods/): Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.
- [Indian-Born Businessman Rinson Jose Linked To Pager Blasts Targeting Hezbollah In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/indian-born-businessman-rinson-jose-linked-to-pager-blasts-targeting-hezbollah-in-lebanon/): Rinson Jose has been allegedly linked to Lebanon pager blasts which have left several dead and scores injured
- [UN Raps Use Of Communication Devices In Lebanon Attacks As Violations Of Human Rights Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/un-raps-use-of-communication-devices-in-lebanon-attacks-as-violations-of-human-rights-law/): Volker Turk told an emergency meeting of the UNSC there must be an independent and transparent investigation of the two attacks in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday
- [New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/new-zealand-pilot-phillip-mehrtens-freed-by-papua-rebels-after-19-months/): Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
- [How Israeli Military Exploited 'Operational Opportunity' To Strike Hezbollah's Elite Radwan Force In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/how-israeli-military-exploited-operational-opportunity-to-strike-hezbollahs-elite-radwan-force-in-beirut/): An IDF strike targeting Hezbollah’s Radwan commanders in Beirut killed Ibrahim Aqil and others during a meeting
- [Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Polling Begins As Voters Seek Strong Leadership Amid Economic Recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/sri-lanka-presidential-election-polling-begins-as-voters-seek-strong-leadership-amid-economic-recovery/): Some 17 million people are eligible to vote at over 13,400 polling stations
- [Cultural Shows, Celebrities & Packed Crowd of Nearly 14,000: PM Modi’s US Diaspora Event to Celebrate Diversity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/cultural-shows-celebrities-packed-crowd-of-nearly-14000-pm-modis-us-diaspora-event-to-celebrate-diversity/): The organisers say the event ‘Modi&US’, to be held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, is a celebration of India and the United States and the cultural ethos Indians carry around the globe
- [PM Modi Will Showcase India’s Development At UN Summit: Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-will-showcase-indias-development-at-un-summit-ambassador-parvathaneni-harish/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be bringing the message of India’s example of its domestic development to the landmark Summit of the Future at the United Nations next week, the country’s envoy on Friday said.
- [Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/ukraine-bans-officials-from-using-telegram-on-state-issued-devices/): Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia’s ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
- [Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/voting-under-way-in-first-sri-lanka-election-since-economic-collapse/): While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.
- [Who Is Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono? Mystery Hungarian CEO At The Centre Of The Explosive Lebanon Pagers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/who-is-cristiana-barsony-arcidiacono-mystery-hungarian-ceo-at-the-centre-of-the-explosive-lebanon-pagers/): Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, CEO of BAC Consulting, faces scrutiny after her firm licensed pagers linked to a tragic incident in Lebanon
- ['Quad Key Group To Work For Peace & Prosperity': PM Modi Ahead of Three-Day Visit To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/quad-key-group-to-work-for-peace-prosperity-pm-modi-ahead-of-three-day-visit-to-us/): After the Quad Summit, the Prime Minister will address the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23.
- [How Narendra Modi’s Participation in 1993 Swami Vivekananda Centenary Event in US Left A Lasting Impression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/how-narendra-modis-participation-in-1993-swami-vivekananda-centenary-event-in-us-left-a-lasting-impression/): Hasmukh Patel, an RSS pracharak who accompanied Modi on the trip, recalled its significance ahead of the Prime Minister’s US trip from September 21 to 23. He said Modi, then a dedicated RSS pracharak, organised a youth conference during the event
- [PM Modi Issues His First Statement | PM Modi Leaves For The US For A 3-Days Visit | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-issues-his-first-statement-pm-modi-leaves-for-the-us-for-a-3-days-visit-english-news/): PM Modi issues his first statement as he embarks his 3 Day visit to US, says, ” Quad to work for peace and prosperity”
- [When Narendra Modi's Linguistic Prowess Was on Full Display during US Visit in 1990s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/when-narendra-modis-linguistic-prowess-was-on-full-display-during-us-visit-in-1990s/): During this visit, he delivered a speech at the Friends of BJP forum in New York. This event drew a significant number of Indians residing in the United States, and Jyotindra Mehta, who was also present at the forum, shared his reflections on the occasion ahead of the Prime Minister’s September 21-23 US visit
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-939/): As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
- [PM Modi US Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Departs For Three-Day Trip; Quad And UN 'Summit Of The Future' On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-us-visit-live-prime-minister-departs-for-three-day-trip-quad-and-un-summit-of-the-future-on-agenda/): PM Narendra Modi US Visit LIVE: Focus on Indo-Pacific stability, global peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza, and tech cooperation at the Quad summit
- [Did Gujarat's Gift City Take Shape in Narendra Modi's Mind during A 1997 US Trip?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/did-gujarats-gift-city-take-shape-in-narendra-modis-mind-during-a-1997-us-trip/): Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, an NRI has said that a trip by Modi to LA in the 1990s was a referral point for this project
- [Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/putin-must-not-win-the-ukraine-war-freed-russian-dissident-kara-murza-says/): Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it’s crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
- [How will immigration shape the US presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/how-will-immigration-shape-the-us-presidential-election/): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.
- [UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/un-warns-escalating-israel-hezbollah-violence-risks-devastating-conflict/): At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.
- [Russia Warns of “Disastrous Consequences” Over Provocative Scenarios Targeting Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/russia-warns-of-disastrous-consequences-over-provocative-scenarios-targeting-belarus/): Russia on Friday (September 20) warned the West and Ukraine of “disastrous consequences” if they pursued what it called “provocative scenarios” against Belarus.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that Moscow was concerned by what she called increasingly “provocative” NATO activity on the border with Belarus, saying she did not rule out that there could […]
- [More strikes on Hezbollah escalate decades-long conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/more-strikes-on-hezbollah-escalate-decades-long-conflict/): Hezbollah has been rocked by days of suspected Israeli sabotage, bombings and assassinations.
- [Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/afghanistan-seal-historic-cricket-series-win-against-south-africa/): Afghanistan’s cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.
- [Watch | Joe Biden Jokingly Asks Jessical Alba For Job At White House Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/watch-joe-biden-jokingly-asks-jessical-alba-for-job-at-white-house-event/): At a White House reception celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 18, U.S. President Joe Biden jokingly asked actress Jessica Alba for a job.This comes after Biden announced on July 21 that he would step aside from the 2024 presidential race following pressure from party leaders concerned about his age and ability to serve another […]
- [Trump Woos Jewish American Community Ahead Of US Elections, Calls Himself “Big Protector”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/trump-woos-jewish-american-community-ahead-of-us-elections-calls-himself-big-protector/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 19) that Israel has “a big protector in me,” and that if he is not elected president Israel will face “total annihilation.”Former President Trump made the comments at the Israel-American summit on Thursday (September 19).Trump also lamented only 40% of Jewish Americans will vote for him, […]
- ["I Hope She Said Good Things…" Trump Says He Hasn’t Read Wife Melania’s Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/i-hope-she-said-good-things-trump-says-he-hasnt-read-wife-melanias-book/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, during a rally in Uniondale on Wednesday (September 18), seemed to admit that he hasn’t read his wife’s book. “I hope she said good things about me. I don’t know. I didn’t… So busy,” Trump remarked.Since the start of the electoral campaign, Trump has been the target of two assassination […]
- ['This Is All I Have for The Trip': Narendra Modi’s Simple And Spartan Way of Living Underscored by 1997 US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/this-is-all-i-have-for-the-trip-narendra-modis-simple-and-spartan-way-of-living-underscored-by-1997-us-visit/): In 1997, Modi visited the US to attend some events organised by the Indian diaspora. He was serving as a BJP national general secretary then
- [Israeli forces kill dozens across Gaza as tanks advance deeper into Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-across-gaza-as-tanks-advance-deeper-into-rafah/): At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.
- [Israel strikes Beirut suburb in latest attack in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israel-strikes-beirut-suburb-in-latest-attack-in-lebanon/): At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in a Beirut suburb on Friday.
- [Beirut Strike Killed 11 Hezbollah Commanders: IDF, Rockets Pound Israel, Lebanon Warns "Doomsday"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/beirut-strike-killed-11-hezbollah-commanders-idf-rockets-pound-israel-lebanon-warns-doomsday/): At least eight people were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut on Sept. 20, as per Lebanese health authorities. Lebanon’s health ministry said in a statement that 59 people have been brought to the hospital.Local reports on social media describe a massive explosion and smoke rising in the city’s southern Dahiyeh area.Lebanon media reported […]
- ['He Remained Calm And Reassured Everyone': When Narendra Modi Lost His Bag in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/he-remained-calm-and-reassured-everyone-when-narendra-modi-lost-his-bag-in-us/): The incident from 1997 revealed Modi’s composed demeanour and strong sense of integrity to his hosts in the US, recalled NRI Hirubhai Patel
- [Indian Embassy Official Found Dead At Washington DC Office Under Mysterious Circumstances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/indian-embassy-official-found-dead-at-washington-dc-office-under-mysterious-circumstances/): Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide.
- [Quad Summit To Announce Ambitious Plans For Maritime Security, Emerging Technologies: White House Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/quad-summit-to-announce-ambitious-plans-for-maritime-security-emerging-technologies-white-house-official/): This is the first time President Biden will host foreign leaders in Wilmington, Delaware, reflecting his strong relationship with the leaders, and their strategic importance, the official said
- [Who is Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/who-is-ibrahim-aqil-the-hezbollah-commander-targeted-by-israel/): Israel targets top Hezbollah commander in air raid on Beirut suburb that kills 12 people and wounds 66.
- [More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/more-than-70-killed-in-mali-attack-what-happened-why-it-matters/): This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.
- [8 Firefighters Injured As Truck Rolls Over While Returning From Wildfire In California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/8-firefighters-injured-as-truck-rolls-over-while-returning-from-wildfire-in-california/): On Thursday, eight firefighters were injured in a serious highway crash involving a fire truck in Southern California. Chief Brian Fennessy reported that the truck overturned on California State Route 241 while transporting a ground crew returning from a 12-hour shift fighting the “airport fire.” A ladder on the road caused the truck to swerve […]
- [How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/how-a-bangladesh-minister-spent-more-than-500m-on-luxury-property/): Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.
- [Israel's "15-year Planning In Pager Blasts, Hezbollah Tricked By Mossad In Europe," Trail Expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israels-15-year-planning-in-pager-blasts-hezbollah-tricked-by-mossad-in-europe-trail-expands/): Israel reportedly planned the blasts that blew up hundreds of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon on September 17, for about 15 years. The “supply chain interdiction” operation required setting up shell companies and using multiple layers of subterfuge, a US intelligence official told ABC News. Meanwhile, the supplier of the devices. Meanwhile, Bulgaria and Norway became […]
- [Who Is Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah's Elite Radwan Forces Chief, Killed In Israeli Strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/who-is-ibrahim-aqil-hezbollahs-elite-radwan-forces-chief-killed-in-israeli-strike/): The strike also injured more than a dozen people, according to Lebanese health officials
- [Israel Destroys 100 Hezbollah Launchers, 1,000 Rockets Ready For Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israel-destroys-100-hezbollah-launchers-1000-rockets-ready-for-attack/): On September 19, Israel’s army released footage claiming to show strikes on Hezbollah launchers and infrastructure. The Israel Defense Forces reported that the Israeli Air Force conducted around 100 strikes, targeting sites prepared to fire toward Israel, including approximately 1,000 barrels. This bombardment involved over 52 strikes across southern Lebanon after 9 p.m., described by […]
- [PM Modi News | Modi To Attend Bilateral Meetings With President Biden & Japan's PM Kishida | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/pm-modi-news-modi-to-attend-bilateral-meetings-with-president-biden-japans-pm-kishida-news18/): PM Modi News | Modi To Attend Bilateral Meetings With President Biden & Japan’s PM Kishida | News18ModiInUSA | PM Modi will attend bilateral meetings with President Biden and Japan’s PM Kishida. He will also be a part of the Indian Diaspora event on 22nd September.
- [When Narendra Modi Visited America In 1993 With A 22-Inch Suitcase & 2 Pairs Of Clothes, Used Delta Airlines Pass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/when-narendra-modi-visited-america-in-1993-with-a-22-inch-suitcase-2-pairs-of-clothes-used-delta-airlines-pass/): “Modi said he had to wash the clothes daily…this showed to us how simple and humble he was and still is… It speaks volumes about his simplicity, even after he rose to prominence,” said Dr Panna Barai
- ['Was Fond Of Photography, Offered To Help In Kitchen Too': Atlanta-Based Doctor Recalls Modi's 1993 US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/was-fond-of-photography-offered-to-help-in-kitchen-too-atlanta-based-doctor-recalls-modis-1993-us-visit/): “Modi bonded with everyone, from the kitchen to the living room. Being a skilled cook himself, he would often offer to help, smiling and asking, ‘Bhabhi ji, Mata ji, do you need any assistance?’ His warmth endeared him to everyone,” Dr Vasudev Patel
- ["Seized Russian Documents" Reveal Moscow Knew About Kursk Attack, Made Plans To Prevent It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/seized-russian-documents-reveal-moscow-knew-about-kursk-attack-made-plans-to-prevent-it/): Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk in early August caught Russia on the backfoot, even Kyiv’s allies are said to have been taken by surprise. However, Kremlin had been warned about a possible incursion into the area months in advance, as per a report by The Guardian.A cache of documents seized from abandoned Russian positions in Kursk […]
- [Micro Computer To Love For Science, Space: How Narendra Modi Explored New Ideas During His Every US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/micro-computer-to-love-for-science-space-how-narendra-modi-explored-new-ideas-during-his-every-us-visit/): Modi also witnessed automated toll booths for the first time during his visit to Boston, recognising their potential for eliminating human error and reducing corruption
- ['He Wanted To Create Audio Library Of Leaders’ Speeches’: How Modi Looked To Gain Insights During His US Trips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/he-wanted-to-create-audio-library-of-leaders-speeches-how-modi-looked-to-gain-insights-during-his-us-trips/): Modi travelled across the US and visited some colleges. He was keen on meeting students to discuss their technological interests and learn about developments, said Sant
- [Biden Says Latino Leaders Are “Future” Of America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/biden-says-latino-leaders-are-future-of-america/): At a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute event on September 19, President Joe Biden emphasized the critical role of Hispanic leaders in shaping America’s future. He proclaimed, “You are the future. You are the history,” highlighting the strength of the nation as a diverse community. Biden reiterated the administration’s commitment to supporting Hispanic communities through initiatives […]
- [Israeli air attack on Beirut kills three as cross-border fire intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israeli-air-attack-on-beirut-kills-three-as-cross-border-fire-intensifies/): Israel and Hezbollah trade intensified fire across Lebanon-Israel border as fears grow of a full-blown war.
- [Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/dozens-of-women-accuse-former-harrods-boss-mohamed-al-fayed-of-sexual-abuse/): Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control.
- [Israeli airstrikes hit densely populated Beirut neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israeli-airstrikes-hit-densely-populated-beirut-neighbourhood/): Israeli airstrikes have hit the densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.
- ["40,000 Troops, Dozen Ships..." US "Confident" Of Defending Israel In War's "New Phase" | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/40000-troops-dozen-ships-us-confident-of-defending-israel-in-wars-new-phase-hezbollah/): The US has steadily bolstered its military presence in the Middle East region ever since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023. Pentagon has deployed about 40,000 forces, at least a dozen warships and four fighter jet squadrons spread across the region. These forces are aimed to both protect allies and […]
- [Israel Army Says Conducted 'Targeted Strike' In Lebanon's Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israel-army-says-conducted-targeted-strike-in-lebanons-beirut/): “The IDF (Israeli military) conducted a targeted strike in Beirut,” it said in a statement.
- [Taiwan Minister Denies Pagers That Exploded In Lebanon Were Made In The Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/taiwan-minister-denies-pagers-that-exploded-in-lebanon-were-made-in-the-country/): Taiwan’s economy minister confirmed that components in pagers detonated in Lebanon were not made in Taiwan. The Taiwanese company Gold Apollo stated it did not manufacture these devices, which were produced by Budapest-based BAC. Taiwan’s government is investigating, and police have questioned company officials. The explosion on September 17 killed nine and injured nearly 3,000, […]
- [Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Boxing fight time, undercard, ring walk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/anthony-joshua-vs-daniel-dubois-boxing-fight-time-undercard-ring-walk/): The British pair to meet in a bout for the IBF world heavyweight title at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.
- [Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/generation-rent-how-youth-are-battling-the-global-housing-crisis/): We dive into the global housing crisis and explore how young people are finding creative ways to build community.
- [In Israel, some want war with Hezbollah, others are worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/in-israel-some-want-war-with-hezbollah-others-are-worried/): Some Israelis celebrated the killing, maiming that happened in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- [Oprah’s Kamala Harris fundraiser: Does her support swing elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/oprahs-kamala-harris-fundraiser-does-her-support-swing-elections/): Oprah helped Obama win a million extra votes in 2008, and secure more funding. Could Harris benefit, too?
- [As Russia’s war escalates, will Ukraine down the Kerch Bridge in Crimea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/as-russias-war-escalates-will-ukraine-down-the-kerch-bridge-in-crimea/): Top US general predicts Ukraine will destroy the bridge, a move that would strengthen its hand in any negotiations.
- [Hezbollah Probes Mossad Spies Within Ranks After Pager-Radio Blasts, Devices Rigged Outside Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/hezbollah-probes-mossad-spies-within-ranks-after-pager-radio-blasts-devices-rigged-outside-lebanon/): Walkie talkies used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah members exploded in the group’s Beirut stronghold, with a video circulating on social media showing the chaos that unfolded during the explosion, Reuters reported quoting a source close to the group.One of the explosions occurred during a funeral procession of a Hezbollah member who was killed yesterday in the […]
- [Sinaloa cartel war grips city in northern Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/sinaloa-cartel-war-grips-city-in-northern-mexico/): A war between rival factions of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel has brought chaos and violence to northern Mexico.
- [China to ‘gradually resume’ seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/china-to-gradually-resume-seafood-imports-from-japan-after-fukushima-row/): Beijing had called release of treated radioactive water ‘a major nuclear safety issue with cross-border implications’.
- [International law is key to the peaceful resolution of the Sudan crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/international-law-is-key-to-the-peaceful-resolution-of-the-sudan-crisis/): To end the suffering in Sudan, the global community should ensure all state and non-state actors uphold the law.
- [EU to loan Ukraine $39bn to rebuild power grid destroyed in Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/eu-to-loan-ukraine-39bn-to-rebuild-power-grid-destroyed-in-russian-attacks/): European Commission chief pledges support during visit to Kyiv, with funds to be used to bolster Ukraine’s economy.
- [Lawmaker criticises US silence on thousands killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/lawmaker-criticises-us-silence-on-thousands-killed-in-gaza/): US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib criticised her colleagues’ silence on the thousands killed in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Hamas Demands, Hezbollah Threats Impede Gaza Truce | Blinken Warns “All Parties” Against Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/hamas-demands-hezbollah-threats-impede-gaza-truce-blinken-warns-all-parties-against-escalation/): Blinken spoke to reporters in Cairo, where he traveled for talks on the cease-fire negotiations and U.S.-Egyptian relations. While Israel has not publicly spoken on responsibility in the pager attack, a U.S. official has said Israel briefed the United States after the explosions.
- [Trump says Jewish voters would be partly to blame if he loses election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/trump-says-jewish-voters-would-be-partly-to-blame-if-he-loses-election/): Republican nominee again says Israel would likely cease to exist within two years should the Democrats win.
- [For Lebanon, war is coming, but not this second](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/for-lebanon-war-is-coming-but-not-this-second/): Hezbollah’s leader has defiant words for Israel, but what will happen and when is not clear.
- [Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/sri-lanka-election-2024-who-could-be-the-next-president-whats-at-stake/): Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.
- [Israel and Hezbollah attack each other after pager explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israel-and-hezbollah-attack-each-other-after-pager-explosions/): Israeli military jets bombed sites across southern Lebanon on Thursday.
- [Protests To Lawsuit: Decoding Pannun’s Plans Ahead of PM Modi’s US Visit | Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/protests-to-lawsuit-decoding-pannuns-plans-ahead-of-pm-modis-us-visit-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): PM Modi in US from September 21-23: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has planned a large number of protests during Modi’s visit. He has filed a civil lawsuit in a US court, alleging Indian officials orchestrated a conspiracy to assassinate him
- [Violence rocks France overseas territories in challenge for new PM Barnier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/violence-rocks-france-overseas-territories-in-challenge-for-new-pm-barnier/): Curfew in Martinique after protests over high cost of living while two killed in Pacific island of New Caledonia.
- [Israeli soldiers filmed pushing bodies off rooftop in deadly West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/israeli-soldiers-filmed-pushing-bodies-off-rooftop-in-deadly-west-bank-raid/): Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the act as a ‘crime’ that exposes the Israeli military’s ‘brutality’.
- [Diplomatic failings and ‘elite bargains’ prolonging Libya turmoil: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/diplomatic-failings-and-elite-bargains-prolonging-libya-turmoil-analysts/): With the central bank in turmoil, analysts say that diplomatic efforts in Libya are failing its people.
- [The pager bombings – everyday tech that kills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/the-pager-bombings-everyday-tech-that-kills/): Attacks against Hezbollah with booby-trapped pagers and two-way radios, blamed on Israel, are new in scale, not approach
- [Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts not from Taiwan, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/components-for-pagers-used-in-lebanon-blasts-not-from-taiwan-minister-says/): CEO of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo released after questioning over role in deadly explosions.
- [PM Modi's Mega Community Event In US: Preparations Underway At Nassau Coliseum In New York | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/pm-modis-mega-community-event-in-us-preparations-underway-at-nassau-coliseum-in-new-york-watch/): Preparations are underway at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island to host PM Modi and thousands of Indian diaspora members on September 22.
- [Attack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/20/attack-by-al-qaeda-linked-group-in-mali-killed-more-than-70-people/): Attack on police training academy and nearby airport one of the worst since unrest began more than a decade ago.
- [Watch | Israel Shows Interception Of Hezbollah Rockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/watch-israel-shows-interception-of-hezbollah-rockets/): On September 22, the Israeli military released a video showing interceptions of Hezbollah rockets. The ongoing conflict saw heavy exchanges of fire, with Israeli warplanes conducting their most intense bombardment in nearly a year. Israel targeted around 290 sites, including rocket launchers. In response, Hezbollah fired rockets at a military complex in Haifa. Schools were […]
- [What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/whats-happening-between-israel-hezbollah-as-war-on-gaza-nears-one-year/): Alarm is spreading among observers who fear the two sides may have finally pushed things too far.
- [‘Nukes Are Ready’ Warns Russia As It Evokes “Red Button”, Rejects Idea Of NATO-Like Bloc With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/nukes-are-ready-warns-russia-as-it-evokes-red-button-rejects-idea-of-nato-like-bloc-with-china/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Moscow’s nuclear weapons are in “full combat readiness.” During an interview with Sky News Arabia, Lavrov, a close Putin ally, said that the conversations about when to press the “red button” are inappropriate.He added that Moscow doesn’t want any nuclear war and that its’ rhetoric about the use […]
- [“Hezbollah Has Hijacked Lebanon…” Israel Says It Doesn’t Want War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/hezbollah-has-hijacked-lebanon-israel-says-it-doesnt-want-war/): Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned that rising tensions with Lebanon could escalate dramatically. Recently, an attack attributed to Israel resulted in 37 deaths and thousands wounded. Following the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in a Beirut airstrike, Herzog emphasized Israel’s obligation to secure its northern border while stating the country does not seek full-scale […]
- [‘Your Love Is My Good Fortune’: Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora In US, Calls Them Nation’s ‘Strongest Ambassadors’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/your-love-is-my-good-fortune-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-us-calls-them-nations-strongest-ambassadors/): PM Modi At Nassau Community Event In Nassau: PM Modi thanked members of Indian diaspora community who came in large numbers to attend the Modi&US event.
- [Press groups condemn Israel closing Al Jazeera office in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/press-groups-condemn-israel-closing-al-jazeera-office-in-ramallah/): Committee to Protect Journalists says it is ‘deeply alarmed’ by the raid and calls for protection of press freedom.
- [Lando Norris wins Singapore GP to narrow F1 title race with Max Verstappen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/lando-norris-wins-singapore-gp-to-narrow-f1-title-race-with-max-verstappen/): McLaren’s Norris completed his third career win to cut into Red Bull driver Verstappen’s lead on top of the F1 table.
- [Classes resume at Bangladesh university at heart of anti-Hasina protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/classes-resume-at-bangladesh-university-at-heart-of-anti-hasina-protests/): Dhaka University is full again, weeks after authorities shuttered campus following deadly antigovernment demonstrations.
- [Security Beefed Up For “Watertight Safes” On Mike Lynch’s Sunken Yacht To Keep Russia, China At Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/security-beefed-up-for-watertight-safes-on-mike-lynchs-sunken-yacht-to-keep-russia-china-at-bay/): Late British tech mogul Mike Lynch’s yacht is back in focus after Italian divers surveying the shipwreck called for more security to protect the site. The yacht is believed to contain sensitive information that could draw interest from foreign governments like Russia and China, CNN reported. Divers have requested that the yacht be guarded closely, […]
- [Pakistan: Car From Russian Ambassador’s Convoy Hits Landmine, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pakistan-car-from-russian-ambassadors-convoy-hits-landmine-several-injured/): The convoy carrying Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev and other diplomats have been hit by an explosion.
- [Russian Drones Rip “Ukraine Tank” Apart In Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/russian-drones-rip-ukraine-tank-apart-in-kursk/): The Russian Defence Ministry reported that Russian drones successfully destroyed a Ukrainian tank beyond repair in Kursk. The group of forces ‘North’ conducted two UAV strikes while repelling an incursion from Kyiv. A 40-second video captured the first drone hitting the tank’s turret, creating a plume of smoke, followed by a second strike that caused […]
- [Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/sri-lanka-elects-marxist-leaning-dissanayake-as-president-to-fix-economy/): Anura Kumara Dissanayake picked to fight corruption and bolster fragile economy after worst financial crisis in decades.
- [USC: The university of lockdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/usc-the-university-of-lockdown/): Here is an inside look at the University of Southern California’s repressive laboratory.
- [Russia ‘Strikes NATO Shipment’ | “Unacceptable…” Quad Takes Implicit Dig At Putin’s Nuclear Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/russia-strikes-nato-shipment-unacceptable-quad-takes-implicit-dig-at-putins-nuclear-threat/): The Russian military has hit a ship that was transporting Western-made munitions to Ukraine, claimed the defence ministry in Moscow on Sept. 21. The Russian defence ministry, however, did not say how badly the ship was damaged or where the attack took place.In a statement on Sept. 21, the ministry claimed that Russian warplanes, drones, […]
- [Anura Kumara Dissanayaka Wins Sri Lanka's President Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/anura-kumara-dissanayaka-wins-sri-lankas-president-election/): Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, the 55-year-old leader of the People’s Liberation Front, won the presidency with 42.31 percent of the vote in Saturday’s election.
- [IDF’s Iron Dome “Intercepts” Barrage Of Rockets “Fired At Israel By Hezbollah” Post-Beirut Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/idfs-iron-dome-intercepts-barrage-of-rockets-fired-at-israel-by-hezbollah-post-beirut-attack/): On September 21, multiple rockets allegedly fired from Lebanon were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system over the Upper Galilee region. Air-raid sirens were activated in Haifa, Nazareth, Afula, and Lower Galilee, prompting a swift response from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which reported that 24 Hezbollah rockets were launched in three waves. […]
- [Al Jazeera obtains video of Israeli drone killing in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/al-jazeera-obtains-video-of-israeli-drone-killing-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera has obtained video showing an Israeli military drone killing a wounded and immobile Palestinian man in Gaza.
- [Seven killed as Israel strikes Gaza school sheltering displaced again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/seven-killed-as-israel-strikes-gaza-school-sheltering-displaced-again/): Attack on Kafr Qasim School in Shati refugee camp comes a day after 22 people were killed in another school attack.
- [Fact check: Did Harris exaggerate scale of Trump’s pre-career inheritance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/fact-check-did-harris-exaggerate-scale-of-trumps-pre-career-inheritance/): Harris claimed Trump started out in business with ‘$400m on a silver platter’ from his father. But is that accurate?
- [Israel orders closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israel-orders-closure-of-al-jazeera-office-in-ramallah/): Armed Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in the occupied West Bank and imposed a 45-day closure order.
- [Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/bastianini-wins-emilia-romagna-motogp-martin-extends-championship-lead/): Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out.
- ['Won't Tolerate...': Netanyahu Warns Hezbollah After 100 Rockets Fired Into Israel Amid Rising Tensions | 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/wont-tolerate-netanyahu-warns-hezbollah-after-100-rockets-fired-into-israel-amid-rising-tensions-10-points/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the message should be clear to Hezbollah, which earlier said it targeted military production facilities and an air base near Haifa in northern Israel
- [Anura Kumara Set To Be Sri Lanka’s New President: The Power Shift from Right to Left, Elite to Working Class](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/anura-kumara-set-to-be-sri-lankas-new-president-the-power-shift-from-right-to-left-elite-to-working-class/): Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 56, is Sri Lanka’s second president from a humble background. His father was a farm labourer. With his win, Sri Lanka has shifted from extreme right to extreme left, in just two years. The country has also dumped all its established political leaders — Rajapaksas, Wickremesinghe and Premadasa
- [“Putin Has Good Sense Of Humour…” Kremlin Says Russian President Was ‘Joking’ Backing Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/putin-has-good-sense-of-humour-kremlin-says-russian-president-was-joking-backing-harris/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comment about supporting Democratic candidate Kamala Harris was a joke, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Putin had mentioned preferring Harris over Donald Trump due to her “infectious” laugh, prompting the White House to urge him to refrain from commenting on the upcoming election. Lavrov emphasized that Putin often uses […]
- [Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake? The Marxist Leader Set To Be Next Sri Lanka’s President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/who-is-anura-kumara-dissanayake-the-marxist-leader-set-to-be-next-sri-lankas-president/): Dissanayake, who leads National People’s Power (NPP) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has positioned itself as a voice for change, appealing to voters disillusioned by traditional political structures.
- [Israeli forces raid and shut down Al Jazeera bureau in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israeli-forces-raid-and-shut-down-al-jazeera-bureau-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli troops order Al Jazeera’s shutdown aimed at silencing network’s coverage of Gaza war.
- [Kim Sajet on US presidential portraits and leadership evolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/kim-sajet-on-us-presidential-portraits-and-leadership-evolution/): As the 2024 election nears, Kim Sajet explores how presidential portraits reflect US governance evolution.
- [Bodies of coal miners retrieved using mine carts after Iran explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/bodies-of-coal-miners-retrieved-using-mine-carts-after-iran-explosion/): Mine carts are being used to retrieve bodies of dozens of workers killed in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran.
- [‘Criminal act’: Al Jazeera denounces Israeli raid on Ramallah office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/criminal-act-al-jazeera-denounces-israeli-raid-on-ramallah-office/): The network vows to continue its coverage of the Israeli attacks on the Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
- [PM Modi In New York | Indian Diaspora Exicted To Meet Prime Minister Modi In Person | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modi-in-new-york-indian-diaspora-exicted-to-meet-prime-minister-modi-in-person-news18/): PM Modi In New York | Indian Diaspora Exicted To Meet Prime Minister Modi In Person | News18 PMModi has changed the image of how Indians are perceived in totality. The stage is all set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s grand diaspora event at Long Island in New York where hundreds of community members […]
- [Marxist Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka Set To Become Sri Lanka's Next President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/marxist-leader-anura-kumara-dissanayaka-set-to-become-sri-lankas-next-president/): The first count in Saturday’s poll showed Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, the 55-year-old leader of the People’s Liberation Front, on just over 42 percent. He had a seemingly unassailable lead of nearly 1.3 million votes over second-placed opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, who was trailing on 33 percent
- [Qatar art installation sheds light on Gaza’s children killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/qatar-art-installation-sheds-light-on-gazas-children-killed-by-israel/): More than 15,000 teddy bear sculptures, each representing a Gaza child’s killing by Israel, unveiled in Doha.
- [The surfer and tribal chief fighting to save a 550km South African coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/the-surfer-and-tribal-chief-fighting-to-save-a-550km-south-african-coast/): A motley crew of surfers, academics and fishers fight back against mining companies pillaging the country’s West Coast.
- [At Least 51 Killed As Coal Mine Explosion Rocks Iran’s Tabas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/at-least-51-killed-as-coal-mine-explosion-rocks-irans-tabas/): A methane gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province killed at least 28 people and injured 17, with 24 still missing. The accident occurred near Tabas, involving two mine blocks operated by the Madanjoo company. President Masoud Pezeshkian extended condolences to the victims’ families.
- [Dozens killed in Mexico as rivals fight for control of Sinaloa cartel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/dozens-killed-in-mexico-as-rivals-fight-for-control-of-sinaloa-cartel/): At least 10 more people reported killed as the government deploys 600 soldiers to reinforce security amid gang violence.
- [Japan orders thousands to evacuate flooded prefecture amid heavy rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/japan-orders-thousands-to-evacuate-flooded-prefecture-amid-heavy-rain/): Floods prompt Japan to order tens of thousands of people in Ishikawa prefecture to leave.
- [Sri Lanka election results: Second count to decide presidential winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/sri-lanka-election-results-second-count-to-decide-presidential-winner/): Marxist-leaning politician Dissanayake leads as second round of counting under way to decide the presidential winner.
- [Biden Lauds PM Modi's Ukraine Visit; Foreign Secretary Says Important Conversations Underway To Resolve Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/biden-lauds-pm-modis-ukraine-visit-foreign-secretary-says-important-conversations-underway-to-resolve-conflict/): In the talks, Biden conveyed to the Indian prime minister that the US supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India’s important voice
- [PM Modi's Meeting With Outgoing US President Biden Was Emotional One, Says Foreign Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modis-meeting-with-outgoing-us-president-biden-was-emotional-one-says-foreign-secretary/): PM Modi’s emotional farewell meeting with President Biden highlights their close friendship
- [Israel’s attempted silencing of Al Jazeera’s coverage of the occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israels-attempted-silencing-of-al-jazeeras-coverage-of-the-occupation/): Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi recorded this message in case Israel shut down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah.
- [Sri Lanka's Presidential Election Makes History with Unprecedented Second Round of Counting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/sri-lankas-presidential-election-makes-history-with-unprecedented-second-round-of-counting/): The Sri Lankan Election Commission initiates a second preference count for the presidential election, as no candidate achieved over 50% of the votes
- [Mine Blast In Eastern Iran Claims 51 Lives, Rescue Operations Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/mine-blast-in-eastern-iran-claims-51-lives-rescue-operations-underway/): Iran’s Red Crescent said search and rescue operations were underway in the mine, where some workers remained trapped
- [Sunken Yacht Of British Tycoon Mike Lynch Holds 'Classified Information' That Could Interest China, Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/sunken-yacht-of-british-tycoon-mike-lynch-holds-classified-information-that-could-interest-china-russia-report/): The sunken yacht of tech mogul Mike Lynch may contain classified data sought by foreign governments. Italian authorities are investigating the incident
- [German police chase and detain boy at pro-Palestine rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/german-police-chase-and-detain-boy-at-pro-palestine-rally/): Video shows German police chasing a 10-year-old boy carrying a Palestinian flag, before he was taken into custody.
- [Israeli Jets Pound Lebanon As Deadly Beirut Strike Toll Rises To 45](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israeli-jets-pound-lebanon-as-deadly-beirut-strike-toll-rises-to-45/): Dozens of Israeli warplanes were “widely” striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon “to eliminate threats against the citizens of Israel”
- [Hezbollah Fires Over 100 Rockets At Israel As Fears Of Wider West Asian War Mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/hezbollah-fires-over-100-rockets-at-israel-as-fears-of-wider-west-asian-war-mount/): Hezbollah’s rocket attacks on Israel escalate tensions amid ongoing military strikes, raising fears of an all-out war as casualties mount on both sides
- [Free Travel From New Jersey To Halal Meal, Accommodation: Big Bucks Behind Anti-Modi Protest In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/free-travel-from-new-jersey-to-halal-meal-accommodation-big-bucks-behind-anti-modi-protest-in-us/): Behind the protest is an organisation called ‘Reclaim India Democracy’ that promises free travel to anyone who wishes to attend the Sunday protest. The organisation has gone to the extent of arranging for accommodation if someone is visiting from outside. They have even announced facilities such as extending support for any protester with disability
- [Israel closes Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israel-closes-al-jazeera-bureau-in-ramallah-all-you-need-to-know/): At 3am, heavily armed Israeli soldiers raided the office of Al Jazeera in Ramallah, throwing the team out.
- [US Hands Over 297 Antiquities Smuggled Out Of India, PM Modi Says He Is 'Extremely Grateful To Biden'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/us-hands-over-297-antiquities-smuggled-out-of-india-pm-modi-says-he-is-extremely-grateful-to-biden/): Official sources said illicit trafficking of cultural property is a longstanding issue that has affected many cultures and countries throughout history, and India has been particularly hit
- [After Trips to Ukraine and Russia, What PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to the US Means | Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/after-trips-to-ukraine-and-russia-what-pm-narendra-modis-visit-to-the-us-means-analysis/): India has deftly navigated this diplomatic tightrope, maintaining open channels of communication and cooperation with all parties involved
- [Cricket: India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs to win first Test in Chennai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/cricket-india-beat-bangladesh-by-280-runs-to-win-first-test-in-chennai/): Bangladesh were all out for 234 on the fourth day in Chennai as hometown hero Ashwin took 10 wickets after his century.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 940](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-940/): As the war enters its 940th day, these are the main developments.
- [PM Modi And Biden Cement MQ-9B Drone Deal In Delaware As India, US Reaffirm Strong Defence Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modi-and-biden-cement-mq-9b-drone-deal-in-delaware-as-india-us-reaffirm-strong-defence-ties/): PM Modi and President Biden discussed the MQ-9B drone deal and semiconductor cooperation during bilateral talks at the Quad Summit in Delaware
- [Four Dead, Dozens Injured In Mass Shooting Outside Bar In US State Of Alabama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/four-dead-dozens-injured-in-mass-shooting-outside-bar-in-us-state-of-alabama/): Four people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, late Saturday night
- [Presidential Elections Underway In Sri Lanka: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Maintains His Lead | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/presidential-elections-underway-in-sri-lanka-anura-kumara-dissanayake-maintains-his-lead-news18/): Breaking News | Presidential elections underway in
- [Israeli forces raid Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israeli-forces-raid-al-jazeeras-office-in-ramallah/): Israeli soldiers have entered Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, ordering staff to leave.
- [At least 30 killed in Iran coal mine blast: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/at-least-30-killed-in-iran-coal-mine-blast-state-media/): At least 69 people were working in a mine in Tabas when a methane gas leak caused the explosion.
- [Refugee chronicles: The long and lonely road from Sudan to northern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/refugee-chronicles-the-long-and-lonely-road-from-sudan-to-northern-france/): Crossing desert and sea, facing pushbacks, racist attacks and homelessness; Sudanese refugees have endured them all.
- [Is the Indus Waters Treaty the latest India-Pakistan flashpoint?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/is-the-indus-waters-treaty-the-latest-india-pakistan-flashpoint/): India wants to renegotiate the 64-year-old pact under which the neighbours split water from six Himalayan rivers.
- [Israel Raids And Shuts Down Al Jazeera's Bureau In Ramallah In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israel-raids-and-shuts-down-al-jazeeras-bureau-in-ramallah-in-west-bank/): Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on its Arabic-language channel ordering the office to be shut for 45 days
- [India, US to Elevate Bilateral Support to Build Secure Global Clean Energy Supply Chains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/india-us-to-elevate-bilateral-support-to-build-secure-global-clean-energy-supply-chains/): The announcement on Saturday came after the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at Greenville, Delaware.
- [PM Modi’s US Visit LIVE: PM Modi Arrives in New York, US To Return 297 Antiquities Stolen Or Trafficked From India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modis-us-visit-live-pm-modi-arrives-in-new-york-us-to-return-297-antiquities-stolen-or-trafficked-from-india/): PM Narendra Modi in U.S. LIVE Updates: As India’s contribution to the Cancer Moonshot initiative, PM Modi announced a grant of US $7.5 million to cancer testing, screening, and diagnostics
- [China Testing Us, Biden Caught Telling Quad Leaders On Hot Mic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/china-testing-us-biden-caught-telling-quad-leaders-on-hot-mic/): US President Joe Biden’s remark came during the Quad Leaders’ Summit on Saturday, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attended
- ['Dangerous Actions': Quad Calls For Rules-Based Order In South China Sea, Launches New Maritime Initiatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/dangerous-actions-quad-calls-for-rules-based-order-in-south-china-sea-launches-new-maritime-initiatives/): In a joint statement that did not name the Chinese government by name, the leaders condemned “coercive and intimidating maneuvers in the South China Sea”
- [What Quad Leaders Said On The Ukraine Conflict, Gaza War And UNSC Reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/what-quad-leaders-said-on-the-ukraine-conflict-gaza-war-and-unsc-reforms/): Quad leaders address global issues in a joint statement
- [Quad Leaders Condemn 26/11 Mumbai, 2016 Pathankot Attacks In An Apparent Reference To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/quad-leaders-condemn-26-11-mumbai-2016-pathankot-attacks-in-an-apparent-reference-to-pakistan/): Quad leaders condemned the Mumbai and Pathankot attacks, reaffirming their commitment to counter-terrorism and future collaborative exercises in Japan
- ['One Earth, One Health': India To Contribute $7.5 mn Under 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' Initiative, Says PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/one-earth-one-health-india-to-contribute-7-5-mn-under-quad-cancer-moonshot-initiative-says-pm-modi/): The groundbreaking initiative was announced during the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday and aims to save lives in the Indo-Pacific region by combating cervical cancer
- [Israeli soldiers raid, order closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/israeli-soldiers-raid-order-closure-of-al-jazeera-office-in-ramallah/): Heavily armed and masked Israeli soldiers raid Al Jazeera bureau in occupied West Bank and deliver 45-day closure order.
- [Praise For Ukraine Visit, Support For India’s UNSC Bid, Fab Plant Deal: Outcomes Of ‘Fruitful’ Biden-Modi Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/praise-for-ukraine-visit-support-for-indias-unsc-bid-fab-plant-deal-outcomes-of-fruitful-biden-modi-meet/): US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also discussed defence deals and plans to enhance collaboration in the semiconductor industry.
- [Hezbollah claims rocket attack deep inside northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/hezbollah-claims-rocket-attack-deep-inside-northern-israel/): Lebanese group says it targeted Israeli airbase east of Haifa with dozens of rockets after series of Israeli attacks.
- [Quad Leaders Laud India’s Role In Indian Ocean Region Under PM Modi, Biden Says US Has ‘Much To Learn’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/quad-leaders-laud-indias-role-in-indian-ocean-region-under-pm-modi-biden-says-us-has-much-to-learn/): US President Joe Biden said the US has much to learn from India and its leadership in the Indian Ocean region.
- [Quad leaders meet in Biden’s hometown amid growing China competition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/quad-leaders-meet-in-bidens-hometown-amid-growing-china-competition/): Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is ‘here to stay’, pledges to deepen partnership.
- [‘Not Against Anyone, Here To Stay’: In Veiled Reference To China, PM Modi’s ‘Clear Message’ On Quad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/not-against-anyone-here-to-stay-in-veiled-reference-to-china-pm-modis-clear-message-on-quad/): PM Modi said Quad leaders seek peaceful resolution to conflicts across the world and bat for free and open Indo-Pacific.
- [Hand On PM Modi’s Shoulder, Biden Says Quad Will Survive ‘Way Beyond November’ | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/hand-on-pm-modis-shoulder-biden-says-quad-will-survive-way-beyond-november-video/): US President Joe Biden hosted Quad leaders at Archmere Academy, his alma mater, in Wilmington.
- [Kenya’s Ruto lands in Haiti to assess police mission as insecurity deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/kenyas-ruto-lands-in-haiti-to-assess-police-mission-as-insecurity-deepens/): Kenya-led police mission to Haiti’s mandate expires next month as country continues to reel from widespread violence.
- [Israeli explosion rocks Beirut, crossing another red line for Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/israeli-explosion-rocks-beirut-crossing-another-red-line-for-hezbollah/): How much of a blow is all this for Hezbollah? And is the region already at war?
- [France’s Macron appoints new government weeks after divisive election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/frances-macron-appoints-new-government-weeks-after-divisive-election/): The announcement signals end to more than two months of political uncertainty in the EU member state.
- [Modi In America | Bilateral Meet Between PM Modi And Joe Biden Ends | US-India Relations | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/modi-in-america-bilateral-meet-between-pm-modi-and-joe-biden-ends-us-india-relations-news18/): Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden holds bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad leaders’ summit in Wilmington, Delaware.
- [At Greenville Meet And Greet, Biden ‘Struck’ By Modi’s Eye For Finding New Areas Of India-US Synergy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/at-greenville-meet-and-greet-biden-struck-by-modis-eye-for-finding-new-areas-of-india-us-synergy/): US President Joe Biden said that he is struck by PM Modi’s ability to find new ways to cooperate as he hosted him at his residence in Delaware’s Greenville.
- [PM Modi In US | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives At Greenville | Modi Meets Joe Biden | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-in-us-prime-minister-narendra-modi-arrives-at-greenville-modi-meets-joe-biden-news18/): PM Modi In US | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives At Greenville | Modi Meets Joe Biden | News18
- [Bangladesh Revokes Hilsa Export Ban, Approves 3,000 Tonne Shipment To India Ahead of Durga Puja](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/bangladesh-revokes-hilsa-export-ban-approves-3000-tonne-shipment-to-india-ahead-of-durga-puja/): The development comes days after the interim government, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, earlier this month imposed a ban on hilsa export to India to meet domestic demand
- [Modi In US | PM Modi Meets President Biden At His Delaware Home For Crucial Bilateral Talks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/modi-in-us-pm-modi-meets-president-biden-at-his-delaware-home-for-crucial-bilateral-talks-news18/): Modi In US | PM Modi Meets President Biden At His Delaware Home For Crucial Bilateral Talks | News18
- [Fact check: Are ‘born alive’ babies really unprotected in some US states?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/fact-check-are-born-alive-babies-really-unprotected-in-some-us-states/): President of US anti-abortion rights group claims protections for babies born alive after abortions have been repealed.
- [UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by reports of RSF assault on Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/un-chief-gravely-alarmed-by-reports-of-rsf-assault-on-sudans-el-fasher/): Antonio Guterres has called on the RSF commander to ‘act responsibly and immediately order a halt’ to its attacks.
- [Harris challenges Trump to second US presidential debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/harris-challenges-trump-to-second-us-presidential-debate/): Democratic VP says she hopes Republican ex-president will join her on debate stage in October, just weeks before vote.
- ['Hope He Joins': Kamala Harris Accepts Second Presidential Debate With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/hope-he-joins-kamala-harris-accepts-second-presidential-debate-with-donald-trump/): Harris announced that she had accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on October 23
- [Israel Hits "Thousands Of Hezbollah Launchers", US Hails Ibrahim Aqil's Killing As "Good Outcome"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/israel-hits-thousands-of-hezbollah-launchers-us-hails-ibrahim-aqils-killing-as-good-outcome/): The Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, said that it attacked an Israeli air and missile base in Birya with guided missiles on September 21. The group also claimed to bomb the positioning centre of the 631st Reconnaissance Battalion of the Golani Brigade in the Ramot Naftali barracks. Hezbollah also claimed targeting the headquarters of the Al-Sahl […]
- [Danube waters reach parliament’s steps as Storm Boris floods Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/danube-waters-reach-parliaments-steps-as-storm-boris-floods-hungary/): Workers use sandbags to block water as the worst floods to hit Central and Eastern Europe in two decades kill 24.
- [What is early voting in US elections? What to know in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/what-is-early-voting-in-us-elections-what-to-know-in-500-words/): Advocates say early voting makes elections more inclusive, but the practice has been the target of false fraud claims.
- [PM Modi In US | PM Narendra Modi Reaches Hotel Du Pont, Interacts With Members Of Diaspora | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-in-us-pm-narendra-modi-reaches-hotel-du-pont-interacts-with-members-of-diaspora-news18/): PM Modi In US | PM Narendra Modi Reaches Hotel Du Pont, Interacts With Members Of Diaspora | News18
- [PM Modi In US | Quad's Focus on Unrelated Issues Risks Irrelevance Amid US China Tensions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-in-us-quads-focus-on-unrelated-issues-risks-irrelevance-amid-us-china-tensions-news18/): PM Modi In US | Quad’s Focus on Unrelated Issues Risks Irrelevance Amid US China Tensions | News18ModiInAmerica | The problem is because Biden cannot risk antagonizing China, the Quad is discussing matters that don’t concern them. If this remains the case, Quad unfortunately might drift into irrelevance: Chellaney, Strategic expert.
- [Iran Sending Russia Missiles In Exchange For Nuclear Secrets? West Watches Growing Ties With Concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/iran-sending-russia-missiles-in-exchange-for-nuclear-secrets-west-watches-growing-ties-with-concern/): Recent warnings from Britain and the US highlight concerns about increasing military cooperation between Iran and Russia. As Iran enriches uranium, fears grow that Russia is sharing nuclear secrets in exchange for ballistic missiles to aid its efforts in Ukraine. During a summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden acknowledged this […]
- [PM Modi News | PM Narendra Modi In Philadelphia First Visuals | PM Modi In US | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-news-pm-narendra-modi-in-philadelphia-first-visuals-pm-modi-in-us-pm-modi-news18/): PM Modi News | PM Narendra Modi In Philadelphia First Visuals | PM Modi In US | PM Modi | News18
- [PM Modi US | PM Modi Meets Members Of Indian Diaspora After Landing At Philadelphia Airport | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/pm-modi-us-pm-modi-meets-members-of-indian-diaspora-after-landing-at-philadelphia-airport-news18/): PM Modi US | PM Modi Meets Members Of Indian Diaspora After Landing At Philadelphia Airport | News18ModiInAmerica: PM Modi meets members of the Indian Diaspora after landing at Philadelphia Airport.
- [US Sparked Sinaloa Cartel Bloodshed? Violence Grips Northern Mexico After El Mayo’s Arrest In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/us-sparked-sinaloa-cartel-bloodshed-violence-grips-northern-mexico-after-el-mayos-arrest-in-texas/): Some 53 people have been killed and 51 others are missing in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid clashes between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel. The gruesome violence that first erupted on September 9 has so far shown no signs of abating, as per reports.The trigger for clashes dates to the July imprisonment of the cartel’s […]
- [“Taking Region To War” Lebanese Minister Slams Israeli “Massacre” In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/taking-region-to-war-lebanese-minister-slams-israeli-massacre-in-beirut/): Lebanon’s caretaker minister, Ali Hamieh, visited the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut on September 20, where a top Hezbollah commander, Ahmed Wahbi, was killed. Hamieh accused Israel of “taking the region to war” and described the strike as a massacre against civilians, with at least 31 casualties, including children and women. The Israeli […]
- [Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/families-of-jailed-tunisians-to-urge-icc-to-probe-migrant-abuse-report/): Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with ‘full force … to protect those most vulnerable’.
- [No, the UNGA resolution on Palestine was not a win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/no-the-unga-resolution-on-palestine-was-not-a-win/): The resolution passed but the vote demonstrated persistent flouting international law in favour of strategic interest.
- [Two Tesla Cybertrucks Deployed To Ukraine War: Chechen Leader Kadyrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/two-tesla-cybertrucks-deployed-to-ukraine-war-chechen-leader-kadyrov/): Russia has deployed two Tesla Cybertrucks to the Ukraine conflict, announced by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Telegram. This follows Kadyrov’s criticism of Elon Musk for allegedly deactivating a previously demonstrated Cybertruck. A video shows the new vehicles equipped with machine guns and operated by individuals in military gear. Kadyrov previously showcased a Cybertruck in […]
- [Israeli attack on Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians kills 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/21/israeli-attack-on-gaza-school-sheltering-displaced-palestinians-kills-22/): The dead from the strike on Zeitoun School in Gaza City include 13 children and six women.
- [Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/myanmar-anti-coup-forces-target-mandalay-in-struggle-to-oust-military/): Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar’s volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals’ grip.
- [Biden administration designates UAE ‘major defence partner’ in rare move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/biden-administration-designates-uae-major-defence-partner-in-rare-move/): US-UAE boost military cooperation as Middle East tensions over war in Gaza surge and despite friction over Sudan war.
- [Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/gunman-who-killed-10-in-colorado-grocery-store-found-guilty-of-murder/): Jury rejects defence plea that Ahmad Alissa was insane and hearing voices prior to 2021 shooting.
- [Push For Peace At UN, Successful Quad Summit, Diaspora Mega Event: Recapping PM Modi’s US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/push-for-peace-at-un-successful-quad-summit-diaspora-mega-event-recapping-pm-modis-us-visit/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to India after completing a successful three-day US visit.
- [PM Modi Meets Ukraine’s Zelensky In New York, Month After Visiting Kyiv | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/pm-modi-meets-ukraines-zelensky-in-new-york-month-after-visiting-kyiv-video/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.
- [US plans to prohibit key Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/us-plans-to-prohibit-key-chinese-software-hardware-in-connected-vehicles/): US is concerned about data collection on US drivers by connected Chinese vehicles and potential manipulation.
- [Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watches issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/southeast-us-under-major-storm-warning-as-hurricane-watches-issued/): A system of storms in the Caribbean is forecast to develop into Hurricane Helene by the middle of this week.
- [Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/egypt-delivers-more-weapons-to-somalia-amid-rising-tensions-with-ethiopia/): Ties between Egypt and Somalia have grown this year over their shared mistrust of Ethiopia.
- [Israel-Hezbollah war? | Start Here shorts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israel-hezbollah-war-start-here-shorts/): Are Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah in an all-out war?
- [Death toll climbs from Israeli strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/death-toll-climbs-from-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon/): Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds of people and wounded more than 1,200.
- [Drugs, Prostitutes & Sexual Assault: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs "Freak-Offs" Shock Hollywood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/drugs-prostitutes-sexual-assault-rapper-sean-diddy-combs-freak-offs-shock-hollywood/): This is the moment Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs revealed the Hollywood A-lister who was his favourite party guest amid swirling accusations he forced women into ‘freak off’ orgies in his mansions.In resurfaced footage from a video posted by Vogue in 2018, titled ’73 questions with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’, the disgraced musician, 54, gave the magazine crew […]
- [UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/un-officials-say-atrocities-must-end-in-gaza-as-israeli-raids-kill-dozens/): Heads of UN agencies say they cannot do their jobs ‘in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence’.
- [Why is Israel intensifying its crackdown on media coverage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/why-is-israel-intensifying-its-crackdown-on-media-coverage/): Israel is expanding curbs on media freedom, with the Al Jazeera Media Network a main target.
- [Rising death toll as Israel strikes civilian areas across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/rising-death-toll-as-israel-strikes-civilian-areas-across-lebanon/): Israel conducted airstrikes across Lebanon on alleged Hezbollah sites that were in crowded civilian areas.
- [‘Reform Key To Relevance’: At UN, PM Modi’s Pitch For India’s Security Council Bid | Top Quotes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/reform-key-to-relevance-at-un-pm-modis-pitch-for-indias-security-council-bid-top-quotes/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ‘global ambition’ must match ‘global action’ when it comes to deterring terrorism and emerging theatres of conflicts.
- [IDF Strikes "Kill 274" In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fires Long-Range Missiles As 200 Rockets Pound Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/idf-strikes-kill-274-in-lebanon-hezbollah-fires-long-range-missiles-as-200-rockets-pound-israel/): The Israeli military said it struck “around 800 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and in the area of Bekaa deep inside Lebanese territory”. Lebanese officials said “thousands of families from the targeted areas have been displaced” due to the Israeli strikes.Earlier, IDF spokesman issued a warning to civilians in Bekaa Valley, calling on them to […]
- [Israel's Iron Dome In Action As Hezbollah Rocket Barrage Lights Up The Night Sky | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israels-iron-dome-in-action-as-hezbollah-rocket-barrage-lights-up-the-night-sky-video/): Israel’s army chief said the country’s strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday were hitting combat infrastructure Hezbollah had been building for two decades.
- ['Hezbollah Using You As Human Shield': Netanyahu Warns Lebanese People As Crisis Spirals, Israeli Strikes Kill 274](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/hezbollah-using-you-as-human-shield-netanyahu-warns-lebanese-people-as-crisis-spirals-israeli-strikes-kill-274/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told Lebanese citizens in the southern part of the country that they can return to their homes once its fight with Lebanon is over.
- [Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/marxist-leaning-dissanayake-wins-sri-lankas-election-whats-next/): From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.
- [‘Success Of Humanity Can’t Be Found On Battlefield’: PM Modi’s Peace Pitch At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/success-of-humanity-cant-be-found-on-battlefield-pm-modis-peace-pitch-at-un/): PM Modi said the success of humanity lies in collective strength and not on the battlefield.
- [Israel is deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israel-is-deliberately-targeting-journalists-in-gaza-experts/): Press freedom groups point to a pattern of killing clearly identified journalists.
- [The US Fed cut interest rates by more than expected. So what?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/the-us-fed-cut-interest-rates-by-more-than-expected-so-what/): Many households will have to wait for some time to feel the benefit of lower interest rates.
- [Man accused in ‘assassination attempt’ left note with plan to kill Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/man-accused-in-assassination-attempt-left-note-with-plan-to-kill-trump/): Florida prosecutors expected to request would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh remain detained at Monday US court hearing.
- [Mossad Behind Raisi's Death? | Iranian MP Says ‘Rigged’ Pager Could Have Caused Fatal Chopper Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/mossad-behind-raisis-death-iranian-mp-says-rigged-pager-could-have-caused-fatal-chopper-crash/): Amid the heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian member of parliament has claimed that a pager exploded inside the chopper of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May, leading it to crash in the woods.The assertions come a few days after pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members exploded in two days of […]
- [‘Unforgettable…’: PM Modi Shares Glimpses Of Mega Diaspora Event, Thanks Indian-Americans For Warm Welcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/unforgettable-pm-modi-shares-glimpses-of-mega-diaspora-event-thanks-indian-americans-for-warm-welcome/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a mega-event hosted by diaspora group ‘Modi&US’.
- [Japan says Russian patrol plane ‘violates’ its airspace three times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/japan-says-russian-patrol-plane-violates-its-airspace-three-times/): Defence Minister Minoru Kihara calls on the Russian government to prevent a recurrence.
- [Climate Protest Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/climate-protest-crackdown/): People & Power meets climate activists who have been labelled as ‘terrorists’ by their critics.
- [Thousands of people in south Lebanon flee intense Israeli bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/thousands-of-people-in-south-lebanon-flee-intense-israeli-bombardment/): The Israeli military announced that it hit some 300 targets, saying it was going after Hezbollah weapons sites.
- [Iran Guards Bar Use Of Any Type Of Communication Device After Lebanon Pager Blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/iran-guards-bar-use-of-any-type-of-communication-device-after-lebanon-pager-blasts/): The powerful IRGC has also started checking the bank accounts of its mid- and high-ranking members.
- [‘Either Pay Rs 5 lakh Or Don’t Celebrate’: Bangladesh’s Hindu Temples Get Extortion Threats Ahead Of Durga Puja](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/either-pay-rs-5-lakh-or-dont-celebrate-bangladeshs-hindu-temples-get-extortion-threats-ahead-of-durga-puja/): Durga puja will be celebrated from October 9 to 13 and more puja pandals will reportedly be built this year in Bangladesh compared to 2023.
- [Ukraine Claims New Incursion Into Russia After Kursk, Zelensky Warns Biden On "Victory Plan" Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/ukraine-claims-new-incursion-into-russia-after-kursk-zelensky-warns-biden-on-victory-plan-snub/): Ukraine’s 95th Separate Polesian Air Assault Brigade said on Sept. 23 it had broken through another section of the Russian border. The brigade published a video purporting to show the breakthrough and the first battles near the border.”This is the second successful operation to break through the Russian border since the operation in Russia’s Kursk […]
- [Who Is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, The New President Of Sri Lanka?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/who-is-anura-kumara-dissanayake-the-new-president-of-sri-lanka/): The 2024 presidential election, contested by 38 candidates, was largely a three-way race between Dissanayake, Wickremesinghe and Premadasa
- [The UN Charter needs rewriting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/the-un-charter-needs-rewriting/): Despite the less-than-revolutionary outcome of the UN Summit for the Future, hope for much-needed change remains.
- [Iran ready to resume nuclear negotiations immediately: Foreign minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/iran-ready-to-resume-nuclear-negotiations-immediately-foreign-minister/): Foreign minister says Tehran will restart nuclear negotiations if other parties are willing.
- [‘Get away from Hezbollah’: Has Israel hacked Lebanon’s telecoms networks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/get-away-from-hezbollah-has-israel-hacked-lebanons-telecoms-networks/): Israel sends text messages and recordings to scores of people and hacks radio networks.
- [Polar Bear Spotted in Iceland After 8 Years Shot Dead, Posed Threat to Elderly Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/polar-bear-spotted-in-iceland-after-8-years-shot-dead-posed-threat-to-elderly-woman/): A polar bear spotted in Iceland for the first time since 2016 was shot due to safety concerns. Despite being one of the protected species, authorities took this step as it posed a threat to a local resident
- [Over 180 Killed As Israeli Jets Pound Lebanon, IDF Claims Strikes On "300 Hezbollah Targets"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/over-180-killed-as-israeli-jets-pound-lebanon-idf-claims-strikes-on-300-hezbollah-targets/): At least 182 people were killed and more than 400 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said. “Children, women and emergency workers” were among the dead and wounded, Lebanon’s health ministry said in a statement. Residents were seen fleeing areas in the south of Lebanon that are being hit by Israel. […]
- [Russia and Ukraine face off over Kerch Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/russia-and-ukraine-face-off-over-kerch-strait/): Ukraine accuses Russia of flouting maritime law by restricting Kerch Strait flanking occupied Crimea.
- [Israeli middle schoolers harass Palestinian classmate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israeli-middle-schoolers-harass-palestinian-classmate/): Video shows Israeli middle schoolers harassing a Palestinian classmate who called for a free Palestine.
- [Russia silent on corporate shootout at e-retailer Wildberries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/russia-silent-on-corporate-shootout-at-e-retailer-wildberries/): The city street shootout at the company, owned by Russia’s richest woman, harks back to the chaotic 1990s.
- [Israeli forces attack Shireen Abu Akleh’s image, again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israeli-forces-attack-shireen-abu-aklehs-image-again/): Israeli soldiers were filmed tearing down an image of murdered Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
- [Israel Claims Strikes On “150 Hezbollah Targets” In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israel-claims-strikes-on-150-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon/): Israel is ramping up its assault on Lebanon, the defense minister said Monday, as the Israeli military conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets.
- [Israeli air raids hit wide swaths of southern Lebanon, kill dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israeli-air-raids-hit-wide-swaths-of-southern-lebanon-kill-dozens/): Lebanese Health Ministry says children, women and medics among victims of intensified Israeli air attacks.
- [India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/india-wins-historic-double-team-gold-at-fide-chess-olympiad-2024/): India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of its reign as the ‘best chess nation’.
- [Rhino numbers tick higher, but poachers lurk amid high demand for horns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/rhino-numbers-tick-higher-but-poachers-lurk-amid-high-demand-for-horns/): Africa reports 586 rhino killings in 2023, up from 551 in 2022, with poaching the main threat.
- [Gallant Calls On Israelis To Show Composure As IDF Deepens Attacks On Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/gallant-calls-on-israelis-to-show-composure-as-idf-deepens-attacks-on-hezbollah/): Israel unleashed its most widespread wave of air strikes against Hezbollah on Monday and warned Lebanese citizens to evacuate areas where the armed group was storing weapons, moving closer to all-out war.”We are deepening our attacks in Lebanon, the actions will continue until we achieve our goal to return the northern residents safely to their […]
- [Japan Protests Airspace 'Violation' By Russian Patrol Plane, Fires Flare Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/japan-protests-airspace-violation-by-russian-patrol-plane-fires-flare-warnings/): The military responded by scrambling fighter jets and issuing radio and flare warnings
- [Lieutenant General Asim Malik Is The New Chief Of Pakistan’s ISI | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/lieutenant-general-asim-malik-is-the-new-chief-of-pakistans-isi-exclusive/): Lieutenant General Asim Malik has previously commanded the Infantry Division in Balochistan and the Infantry Brigade in Waziristan
- [Tanzanian police crack down on planned opposition rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/tanzanian-police-crack-down-on-planned-opposition-rally/): Leaders arrested following police chief’s warning of tough measures to block protest.
- [Nigerian school funded with plastic waste proceeds on the brink of collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/nigerian-school-funded-with-plastic-waste-proceeds-on-the-brink-of-collapse/): A school scheme to educate poor children and clean up pollution in Lagos brought hope. Now its future is at risk.
- ["Immediately Move Out..." Israel Targets Civilian Homes "Storing Hezbollah Weapons" In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/immediately-move-out-israel-targets-civilian-homes-storing-hezbollah-weapons-in-lebanon/): The Israeli Air Force claimed to have struck more than 150 Hezbollah targets on September 23 as Israel announced “widespread” strikes against the Lebanese group. According to the military, dozens of fighter jets from all of the IAF’s squadrons participated in the strikes. At least one person was killed in Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah sites […]
- [Hezbollah Fires First "Fadi" Missiles At Israel Since 2006 War, Pounds Haifa And Ramat Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/hezbollah-fires-first-fadi-missiles-at-israel-since-2006-war-pounds-haifa-and-ramat-airbase/): The Military Media unit of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon released a video detailing the specs of the Fadi-1 and Fadi-2 rockets that were launched early Sunday by Hezbollah during its three operations that targeted the Israeli Ramat David military base and airport and the Rafael military-industrial complex, north of the occupied city of Haifa.
- [Israel warns civilians as air strikes pound Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israel-warns-civilians-as-air-strikes-pound-lebanon/): Israeli warnings and bombardment of Lebanon raise fears of regional escalation into full-scale war.
- [Fugitive Preacher Zakir Naik To Visit Pakistan Next Month To Deliver Islamic Lectures In Major Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/fugitive-preacher-zakir-naik-to-visit-pakistan-next-month-to-deliver-islamic-lectures-in-major-cities/): Zakir Naik is set to speak in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad from October 5-20
- [PM Modi In US | India and US Team Up For A Semi Conductor Fabrication Plant in Kolkata | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/pm-modi-in-us-india-and-us-team-up-for-a-semi-conductor-fabrication-plant-in-kolkata-news18/): Breaking News | India and US Team Up For a Semi Conductor Fabrication Plant in Kolkata For National SecurityPolitical War Broke Down Between TMC And BJPIndia and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called ‘Shakti,’ which will be one of the world’s first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. US President […]
- [Israel Military Launches About 150 Strikes On Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/israel-military-launches-about-150-strikes-on-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon/): “In the morning there were about 150 strikes,” a military spokesperson told AFP, specifying that they took place until 7:30 am
- [Video: Israeli jets bombard southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/video-israeli-jets-bombard-southern-lebanon/): Israel’s military has carried out a new wave of air attacks in southern Lebanon.
- [PM Modi In US Live Updates: Prime Minister To Address UN 'Summit Of The Future' On Pressing Global Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/pm-modi-in-us-live-updates-prime-minister-to-address-un-summit-of-the-future-on-pressing-global-challenges/): PM Modi US Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi on Sunday addressed a large gathering of the Indian community at an event in Long Island, New York
- [Hamas Chief "Incommunicado", Israel Investigating If Yahya Sinwar Died In IDF Strikes On Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/hamas-chief-incommunicado-israel-investigating-if-yahya-sinwar-died-in-idf-strikes-on-gaza/): Hamas’s Gaza-based leader Yahya Sinwar has reportedly been incommunicado for a relatively long time, according Hebrew media outlets cited by the Times of Israel. The report added that Israel is investigating the possibility, though currently speculative and unsupported by hard evidence, that Sinwar is dead. Kan, Haaretz, Maariv and Walla news reported that the IDF […]
- [Marxist-leaning Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/marxist-leaning-dissanayake-sworn-in-as-sri-lanka-president/): Video shows the moment Sri Lanka’s new president, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was sworn in.
- [Back in Focus With PM Modi’s US Trip, How Semiconductors Are Latest Fulcrum Of Geopolitics & Where India Stands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/back-in-focus-with-pm-modis-us-trip-how-semiconductors-are-latest-fulcrum-of-geopolitics-where-india-stands/): The market size of semiconductors is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, due to their ubiquity in the development of AI, 5G, quantum computing, and industrial automation
- [Full-Scale Israel, Hezbollah War Looms Large As Both Sides Ignore Global Calls For Restraint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/full-scale-israel-hezbollah-war-looms-large-as-both-sides-ignore-global-calls-for-restraint/): Hezbollah declares a “new phase” in war as Israel warns it will “hit anyone.” Tensions escalate amid cross-border attacks and international calls for de-escalation
- [Take Indo-Americans Back To India: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun After PM Modi’s US Event Success | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/take-indo-americans-back-to-india-gurpatwant-singh-pannun-after-pm-modis-us-event-success-exclusive/): According to sources close to intelligence agencies, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s video was on expected lines. “He is a rogue element who has no identity. He is doing this on the directions of foreign agencies who have funded him,” say sources
- [Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after floods kill six in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/rescuers-comb-muddy-riverbanks-after-floods-kill-six-in-japan/): Teams are searching for missing people after rains pounded the Noto region, triggering landslides and floods.
- [Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test at Galle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/sri-lanka-beat-new-zealand-by-63-runs-in-first-test-at-galle/): Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand’s innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.
- [Is Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Dead? Reports Emerge About Killing Of Top Israeli Target In Gaza Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/is-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-dead-reports-emerge-about-killing-of-top-israeli-target-in-gaza-strike/): Israel investigates the possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a recent strike, which reportedly killed 22 Palestinians in Gaza City
- [Why Does India Seek UNSC Reforms? What Does Quad Leaders' Seat Expansion Call Mean | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/why-does-india-seek-unsc-reforms-what-does-quad-leaders-seat-expansion-call-mean-explained/): Quad leaders called for expanded permanent membership to include representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
- [Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/anura-kumara-dissanayake-takes-oath-as-sri-lankas-next-president/): Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people’s hopes.
- [What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/whats-behind-indias-latest-metoo-movement-in-malayalam-cinema/): A probe panel’s report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more allegations emerging too.
- [At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/at-least-six-killed-in-japan-after-floods-hit-quake-stricken-noto-peninsula/): Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January’s 7.5 magnitude quake.
- [In Meet With US Tech CEOs, PM Modi Says India To Invest $15 Billion In Semiconductor Sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/in-meet-with-us-tech-ceos-pm-modi-says-india-to-invest-15-billion-in-semiconductor-sector/): The roundtable explored the evolving global technology landscape and its impact on human well-being
- [‘That will be it’: Trump says won’t run again if beaten in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/that-will-be-it-trump-says-wont-run-again-if-beaten-in-november/): Polls suggest Trump and rival Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the key swing states where elections are often decided.
- [PM Modi Meets Palestinian President Abbas, Voices Deep Concern At Humanitarian Situation In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/pm-modi-meets-palestinian-president-abbas-voices-deep-concern-at-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza/): PM Modi meets Palestinian President Abbas in New York, expressing deep concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirming India’s commitment to peace
- [Mayor of only Muslim-run US city endorses Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/mayor-of-only-muslim-run-us-city-endorses-trump/): Michigan Mayor Amer Ghalib says Republican is ‘the right choice’ despite some disagreements.
- [Zelenskyy in US to present latest peace plan to Biden, Harris, Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/zelenskyy-in-us-to-present-latest-peace-plan-to-biden-harris-trump/): Ukrainian president begins high-stakes trip with visit to weapons factory in Pennsylvania.
- [At New York Roundtable With CEOs Of Google, Nvidia And Adobe, PM Modi Bats For India As A 'Global Tech Hub'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/at-new-york-roundtable-with-ceos-of-google-nvidia-and-adobe-pm-modi-bats-for-india-as-a-global-tech-hub/): The roundtable saw the participation of CEOs of major US-based firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors
- [Kamala Harris Gaining Ground On Donald Trump In US Presidential Race, Survey Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/kamala-harris-gaining-ground-on-donald-trump-in-us-presidential-race-survey-shows/): Kamala Harris was apparently leading Donald Trump by 5 points, according to an NBC News poll, with her favorability rising to 48 per cent since becoming the Democratic nominee.
- [Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/singapore-gears-up-for-biggest-corruption-trial-in-decades/): Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 941](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-941/): As the war enters its 941st day, these are the main developments.
- [PM Modi Holds Talks With Nepalese Counterpart, Palestinian President In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-nepalese-counterpart-palestinian-president-in-new-york/): Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit and met the leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session
- [After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/23/after-vowing-to-halt-japans-economic-decline-kishida-leaves-mixed-legacy/): Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say.
- [PM Modi Holds CEO Roundtable Meeting, Google’s Pichai, AMD’s Lisa Su, Adobe’s Narayen Among Attendees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modi-holds-ceo-roundtable-meeting-googles-pichai-amds-lisa-su-adobes-narayen-among-attendees/): The CEOs and PM Modi discussed opportunities India can offer in the semiconductors, electronics and biotechnology sectors and the potential the country has in these fields.
- [Iran MP Says Ex-President Raisi Used Pager, Claims Its Explosion Crashed Chopper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/iran-mp-says-ex-president-raisi-used-pager-claims-its-explosion-crashed-chopper/): The purported role of the pager came into the fore after a photo of Raisi meeting Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halboosi, where the pager is seen on a table, went viral.
- [Kate Middleton Makes First Public Appearance After Completing Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/kate-middleton-makes-first-public-appearance-after-completing-cancer-treatment/): Kate attended church with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Balmoral, marking her first public appearance since chemotherapy.
- [‘That Will Be It’: Trump Says 2024 Presidential Run Will Be His Last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/that-will-be-it-trump-says-2024-presidential-run-will-be-his-last/): At Sharyl Attkisson’s “Full Measure” program, Donald Trump said he will not embark on a fourth consecutive run for the White House if he loses in November.
- [NY Cops Thwart Khalistani Bid To Disrupt PM Modi’s Mega Diaspora Event In New York, Arrest One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/ny-cops-thwart-khalistani-bid-to-disrupt-pm-modis-mega-diaspora-event-in-new-york-arrest-one/): There were also several posters which depicted images of crosshairs locked on PM Modi’s face along with other anti-India propaganda posters which cops also removed from the site.
- [PM Modi Congratulates Anura Dissanayake On Becoming Sri Lankan President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modi-congratulates-anura-dissanayake-on-becoming-sri-lankan-president/): Marxist leader Dissanayake defeated Premadasa to become Sri Lankan President.
- [‘Who’s Next…’: In Awkward Moment, Biden Fumbles, Forgets To Introduce PM Modi, Then Snaps At Staffers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/whos-next-in-awkward-moment-biden-fumbles-forgets-to-introduce-pm-modi-then-snaps-at-staffers/): The US President’s gaffe came during the Cancer Moonshot event.
- [UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/un-aims-to-bring-multilateralism-back-as-it-adopts-pact-for-the-future/): Members adopt blueprint for future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.
- [Does the Israeli military have a clear battle plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/does-the-israeli-military-have-a-clear-battle-plan/): Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts in the region.
- [Boston, LA To Get New Consulates, Houston University To Have Thiruvalluvar Chair, PM Modi Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/boston-la-to-get-new-consulates-houston-university-to-have-thiruvalluvar-chair-pm-modi-says/): Prime Minister Modi said the consulates will strengthen the living bridge between India and its diaspora in the United States.
- [US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/us-wants-seats-for-africa-at-unsc-with-a-catch/): Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African diplomat Arikana Chihombori.
- [UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/uks-starmer-under-pressure-over-economy-as-labour-conference-begins/): PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling party meets in Liverpool.
- [Scholz’s SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/scholzs-spd-narrowly-ahead-of-far-right-in-east-german-state-projections/): Social Democrats likely to win 31 percent of vote in Brandenburg, a slight lead over AfD at 29 percent, projections say.
- [Modi In New York | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora In United States | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/modi-in-new-york-prime-minister-narendra-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-united-states-news18/): Modi In New York | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora In United States | News18
- [Hezbollah Announces “Open Reckoning” With Israel | US Warns Bibi Against Lebanon Escalation | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/hezbollah-announces-open-reckoning-with-israel-us-warns-bibi-against-lebanon-escalation-war/): Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem announced that his group was in a “new phase” in its battle against Israel. “We have entered a new phase, namely an open reckoning” with Israel, Naim Qassem was quoted by news agency AFP. “Threats will not stop us… We are ready to face all military possibilities,” he added.Meanwhile, White […]
- [Modi In New York: India Has Decided To Open Two New Consulates In Boston And Los Angeles | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/modi-in-new-york-india-has-decided-to-open-two-new-consulates-in-boston-and-los-angeles-news18/): India has decided to open two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles’, PM Modi to Indian diaspora
- [India to Get First National Security Semiconductor Fabrication Plant As Part Of Collaboration With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/india-to-get-first-national-security-semiconductor-fabrication-plant-as-part-of-collaboration-with-us/): The ambitious India-US joint project was announced following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Wilmington on Saturday.
- [PM Modi In New York | Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora In New York | News18 | PM Modi News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/pm-modi-in-new-york-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-new-york-news18-pm-modi-news-n18g/): PM Modi In New York | Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora In New York | News18 | PM Modi News | N18GPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Indian community in New York’s Nassau Coliseum and called them India’s ‘strong’ brand ambassador. The Prime Minister said that he has set very ambitious goals in his […]
- [‘When India Speaks…’: PM Modi Says World Understands Seriousness Of His ‘Not An Era Of War’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/22/when-india-speaks-pm-modi-says-world-understands-seriousness-of-his-not-an-era-of-war-remark/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi told members of the Indian diaspora that when India speaks on a global platform, the world listens keenly.
- [UK PM Starmer Makes Gaza 'Sausages' Gaffe While Referring to Hostages In Hamas Captivity | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/uk-pm-starmer-makes-gaza-sausages-gaffe-while-referring-to-hostages-in-hamas-captivity-watch/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday met with an embarrassing moment when he called for the return of ‘sausages’ instead of hostages from Gaza in a slip of the tongue.
- [Gunshots Fired Into Kamala Harris' Poll Campaign Office In Arizona, Cops Launch Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/gunshots-fired-into-kamala-harris-poll-campaign-office-in-arizona-cops-launch-probe/): Several rounds of gunshots were allegedly fired into Kamala Harris’ election campaign office in Arizona, the police confirmed on Wednesday. 
- [‘Sympathy Factor for Trump Has Disappeared, Women Backing Harris on Abortion’: Top India-US Expert to News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/sympathy-factor-for-trump-has-disappeared-women-backing-harris-on-abortion-top-india-us-expert-to-news18/): Dr Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, said data shows that the elections are very close and certain swing states and districts would make the difference
- [Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years for fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/former-ftx-executive-caroline-ellison-sentenced-to-two-years-for-fraud/): The former CEO of Alameda Research served as a key prosecution witness against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
- [China says test-launched ICBM with ‘dummy warhead’ into Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/china-says-test-launched-icbm-with-dummy-warhead-into-pacific/): First public test-launch of missile likely to raise concerns about China’s nuclear build-up.
- ["Iraqi Resistance" Bombs IDF Base, Pledges Arms And Fighters For Hezbollah If Israel Invades Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/iraqi-resistance-bombs-idf-base-pledges-arms-and-fighters-for-hezbollah-if-israel-invades-lebanon/): Major groups in “Iraq’s Islamic Resistance” have vowed to join Hezbollah to “directly confront” Israel if it launches a ground invasion of Lebanon. The umbrella group of pro-Iran fighters made the decision during a meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sept. 23. A senior Iraqi resistance official told this to the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed […]
- ['When I Say 75% Issues Resolved, I Mean...': Jaishankar On Border Talks With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/when-i-say-75-issues-resolved-i-mean-jaishankar-on-border-talks-with-china/): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored that India-China relations are crucial for Asia’s future and global multipolarity.
- [Iran’s President Pezeshkian says Tehran ready to improve ties with West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/irans-president-pezeshkian-says-tehran-ready-to-improve-ties-with-west/): Iranian leader tellsUN meeting his country is ‘ready to engage’ on nuclear deal if all participants act ‘in good faith’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 943](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-943/): As the war enters its 943rd day, these are the main developments.
- ['Real And Specific': US Intelligence Warns Donald Trump Of Assassination Threats From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/real-and-specific-us-intelligence-warns-donald-trump-of-assassination-threats-from-iran/): US intelligence agencies have briefed former president Donald Trump on the “real and specific” threat to his life allegedly from Iran.
- [Narrow Escape For Lebanese Journalist As Israeli Missile Strikes His Home During Live Interview | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/narrow-escape-for-lebanese-journalist-as-israeli-missile-strikes-his-home-during-live-interview-video/): A Lebanese journalist had a narrow escape after an Israeli missile hit his home during his live interview to a Television news channel.
- [Marcellus Williams executed in Missouri despite conviction doubts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/marcellus-williams-executed-in-missouri-despite-conviction-doubts/): The 55-year-old was convicted in 2003 over the killing of Lisha Gayle in what appeared to be a burglary gone wrong.
- [Lebanon’s Hezbollah says senior leader killed amid Israeli bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/lebanons-hezbollah-says-senior-leader-killed-amid-israeli-bombardment/): Lebanese armed group confirms death of Ibrahim Muhammad Qubaisi hours after Israel said he was targeted in air strike.
- [US charges suspected Trump gunman with attempted assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/us-charges-suspected-trump-gunman-with-attempted-assassination/): Ryan Routh was remanded in custody after being charged in a Florida court over incident on Florida golf course.
- [Blinken ignored US assessments that Israel blocked aid to Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/blinken-ignored-us-assessments-that-israel-blocked-aid-to-gaza-report/): Acknowledging Israel blocked US aid to Palestinians would have triggered a ban on arms transfers to Israel.
- [Video shows huge explosion from Israeli strike south of Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/video-shows-huge-explosion-from-israeli-strike-south-of-beirut/): Surveillance video captured the massive explosion from an Israeli strike on a building in Lebanon’s Saadiyat.
- [Iranian president says ‘ready to engage’ on nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/iranian-president-says-ready-to-engage-on-nuclear-deal/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that his country is ‘ready to engage’ on the JCPOA.
- [Biden urges de-escalation as Israel bombards Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/biden-urges-de-escalation-as-israel-bombards-lebanon/): US president tells UN General Assembly no one wants to see ‘full-scale war’ amid fears of worsening regional conflict.
- [Maldivian president condemns Israeli attacks on Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/maldivian-president-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-al-jazeera/): Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu condemned Israeli ‘acts of terrorism’ and attacks on journalists.
- [‘Disastrous failure’: How Biden emboldened Israel to attack Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/disastrous-failure-how-biden-emboldened-israel-to-attack-lebanon/): US failure to end Gaza war and prevent escalation in Lebanon is leading the region to all-out war, analysts say.
- [Voices of Lebanon: People fleeing for their lives as Israel attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/voices-of-lebanon-people-fleeing-for-their-lives-as-israel-attacks/): People around the country speak of their fear, their tension and their yearning for home.
- [‘Strategic partnership’: US admits Qatar to visa waiver programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/strategic-partnership-us-admits-qatar-to-visa-waiver-programme/): Move means Qatari citizens will be allowed to travel visa-free to the US for up to 90 days, and vice versa.
- [Trump calls for taking other nations’ companies but lays out few specifics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/trump-calls-for-taking-other-nations-companies-but-lays-out-few-specifics/): Trump said he would cut corporate taxes for companies that produced goods in the US but didn’t offer details.
- [Palestinian child mourns father killed by Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/palestinian-child-mourns-father-killed-by-israeli-strike/): “Oh God, I have no one but him.” A young Palestinian boy mourned his father who was killed by an Israeli air attack.
- [Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/maldives-leader-says-israel-must-be-held-to-account-for-genocide-in-gaza/): Mohamed Muizzu also tells the UNGA that Israel is targeting journalists to cover up its ‘crimes’ in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Sri Lanka's New President Dissolves Parliament To Make Way For November Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/sri-lankas-new-president-dissolves-parliament-to-make-way-for-november-elections/): Self-avowed Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the People’s Liberation Front (JVP) was sworn into office on Monday after a landslide win in weekend presidential polls
- [Lebanese With Missile in Living Room Won't Have a Home: Netanyahu; 270 Hezbollah Rockets Hit Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/lebanese-with-missile-in-living-room-wont-have-a-home-netanyahu-270-hezbollah-rockets-hit-israel/): Israeli Air Force fighter jets dropped some 2,000 munitions on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, the IDF said. The Israeli military released footage that showed a fighter jet refueling amid the strikes, and another clip shows a jet dropping munitions.The IDF said it had launched a fourth wave of “widespread” strikes in […]
- [‘Values of the West are dying’ in Gaza, says Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/values-of-the-west-are-dying-in-gaza-says-erdogan/): Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the UN and the “values of the West are dying” in Gaza.
- [Three killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Russia bombs an apartment block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/three-killed-in-ukraines-kharkiv-as-russia-bombs-an-apartment-block/): Attack launched as world leaders, including Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.
- [Qatari leader condemns ‘blatant aggression’ against Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/qatari-leader-condemns-blatant-aggression-against-palestinians/): Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called Israel’s war on Gaza a genocide.
- [Japan's F-15 & F-35 Jets Fire Flares As Russian Spy Plane "Violates" Airspace In First Such Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/japans-f-15-f-35-jets-fire-flares-as-russian-spy-plane-violates-airspace-in-first-such-showdown/): Japan said its fighter jets used flares for the first time to warn a Russian reconnaissance aircraft to leave its airspace, the defence ministry in Tokyo said, as tensions rise over increasing Russian and Chinese military cooperation in the region.An undisclosed number of F-15 and F-35 warplanes were scrambled and fired flares on Monday after […]
- ['Aim Was To Create Division...': Sweden Says Iran Behind 2023 Koran Burning Hacker Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/aim-was-to-create-division-sweden-says-iran-behind-2023-koran-burning-hacker-attack/): In a separate statement, Sweden’s intelligence service Sapo said it had determined that a hacker group had acted “on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to carry out an influence campaign”
- [Israel Confirms Killing Of Hezbollah's Missiles And Rockets Commander In Airstrike On Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/israel-confirms-killing-of-hezbollahs-missiles-and-rockets-commander-in-airstrike-on-lebanon/): The IDF announced that Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, the commander of Hezbollah’s Missiles and Rockets Force, was ‘eliminated’ in an airstrike on Tuesday
- [Turkey’s President Erdogan says UN and Western values are ‘dying’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/turkeys-president-erdogan-says-un-and-western-values-are-dying-in-gaza/): The Turkish president called on the UN General Assembly to take coercive measures against Israel.
- [Tension in Bolivia as Morales issues 24-hour ultimatum to Arce government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/tension-in-bolivia-as-morales-issues-24-hour-ultimatum-to-arce-government/): Ex-President Evo Morales leads protest march against the government of his one-time ally Luis Arce, demanding changes.
- [Bangladesh Hindus News | Bangladesh Hindu Temples Extortion Case | Durga Puja | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/bangladesh-hindus-news-bangladesh-hindu-temples-extortion-case-durga-puja-english-news/): Just a day after Hindu groups in Bangladesh apprehended attacks and harassment on Durga puja this year and made several demands with the interim govt, the harassment has already started. In Khulna, Islamists have threatened Hindu temples that they will not be allowed to organise Durga Puja if they don’t pay Tk 5 lakh.
- ["West Supports Israel" | Iran 'Stands Behind Hezbollah' As World Fears Full-Fledged War In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/west-supports-israel-iran-stands-behind-hezbollah-as-world-fears-full-fledged-war-in-lebanon/): World leaders sounded the alarm over fears of a wider war amid spiraling tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. On Sept. 23, Lebanon recorded its deadliest day in nearly two decades after Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds resulted in hundreds of deaths.The Israeli bombardment on Sept.22 and 23 killed at least 558 people in Lebanon, […]
- [Son Of Suspect In Trump Assassination Attempt Arrested For Child Porn Possession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/son-of-suspect-in-trump-assassination-attempt-arrested-for-child-porn-possession/): Investigators seized multiple electronic devices and found hundreds of files of child sexual abuse, according to the court papers.
- [At UNGA, Turkey's Erdogan Compares Netanyahu To Hitler, Calls For Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/at-unga-turkeys-erdogan-compares-netanyahu-to-hitler-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire/): Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where authorities say Israeli operations have killed at least 41,467 people, after Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,215 people
- ['We Can't Stay Silent...': Pope Francis Offers Refuge To Myanmar's Jailed Suu Kyi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/we-cant-stay-silent-pope-francis-offers-refuge-to-myanmars-jailed-suu-kyi/): Suu Kyi, 79, is serving a 27-year prison sentence on charges ranging from corruption to not respecting Covid pandemic restrictions
- [China Probes US Fashion Group PVH Corp Over Xinjiang Boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/china-probes-us-fashion-group-pvh-corp-over-xinjiang-boycott/): China said PVH must provide a response within 30 days on accusations that it had acted discriminatorily against Xinjiang-related products in the last three years
- ['Lebanon Is At The Brink': Biden Warns of 'Full-scale War' As Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/lebanon-is-at-the-brink-biden-warns-of-full-scale-war-as-israel-hezbollah-conflict-escalates/): Joe Biden called on world leaders to stand up for democracy in the face of spiraling turmoil and conflict, urging support for Ukraine and pushing for peace in the Middle East.
- [A Squirrel Has More Rights Than A Girl In Afghanistan: Meryl Streep At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/a-squirrel-has-more-rights-than-a-girl-in-afghanistan-meryl-streep-at-un/): The Taliban government, which is yet to be recognized by any other country, published a widely criticized law in August further tightening restrictions on women’s lives
- [Japan to Alaska: What’s behind Russia-China joint military drills?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/japan-to-alaska-whats-behind-russia-china-joint-military-drills/): Russia and China have ramped up joint drills since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
- [UK’s Starmer calls for ‘de-escalation’ between Israel and Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/uks-starmer-calls-for-de-escalation-between-israel-and-hezbollah/): PM’s speech interrupted by Gaza protester, prompting leader to respond that party has changed since 2019 conference.
- [‘Innocent civilians in Gaza are going through hell’ says Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/innocent-civilians-in-gaza-are-going-through-hell-says-biden/): US President Joe Biden said it was time to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Deadly Israeli attack on residential area in Beirut leaves carnage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/deadly-israeli-attack-on-residential-area-in-beirut-leaves-carnage/): Israeli military says it targeted a top Hezbollah commander in an attack that killed and injured multiple people.
- [Who is the new boxing champion Daniel Dubois and who will he fight next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/who-is-the-new-boxing-champion-daniel-dubois-and-who-will-he-fight-next/): Daniel Dubois shot himself to fame by demolishing Anthony Joshua to claim the IBF title, but what’s next for the boxer?
- [Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/are-israel-and-hezbollah-on-the-verge-of-all-out-war/): Israel’s military assault on Lebanon is the most intense in decades.
- [Hezbollah Escalates Rocket Fire, Israel's Deadliest Strikes On Lebanon, 2006-Style Ground War Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/hezbollah-escalates-rocket-fire-israels-deadliest-strikes-on-lebanon-2006-style-ground-war-next/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend that Israel would take “whatever action is necessary” to diminish the threat posed by Hezbollah. And in a tit for tat, the deputy leader of the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has warned the conflict was entering “a new stage.” This is after a weekend of […]
- [Has Israel broken international law with its attacks on Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/has-israel-broken-international-law-with-its-attacks-on-lebanon/): Lebanon has come under the worst Israeli bombardment in decades and experts accuse Israel of violating international law
- [‘Gaza nightmare threatens to take region with it’, says Guterres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/gaza-nightmare-threatens-to-take-region-with-it-says-guterres/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the war on Gaza and the attacks on Lebanon.
- ['Can't Allow Lebanon To Become Another Gaza': Iran President Says Hezbollah 'Cannot Stand Alone' Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/cant-allow-lebanon-to-become-another-gaza-iran-president-says-hezbollah-cannot-stand-alone-against-israel/): Iran called on the UN Security Council to “take immediate action” against the “insane” Israeli escalation
- [Behind the scenes at the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/behind-the-scenes-at-the-un/): The UN General Assembly is the World Cup of global diplomacy.
- [How AIPAC shapes unconditional US support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/how-aipac-shapes-unconditional-us-support-for-israel/): We explore how the pro-Israel lobby works to maintain the US’s unconditional, multibillion-dollar support for Israel.
- [Silencing us at the DNC will only make us stronger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/silencing-us-at-the-dnc-will-only-make-us-stronger/): We represent a growing number of Democrats who are disillusioned with the party leadership and want change.
- [Hurricane John strikes Mexico’s Pacific coast south of Acapulco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/hurricane-john-strikes-mexicos-pacific-coast-south-of-acapulco/): Hurricane John hit the same coastal area of Mexico where Hurricane Otis ravaged Acapulco last year, killing 47 people.
- [Israel Launches 'Operation Northern Arrows' Against Hezbollah, Continues Lebanon Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/israel-launches-operation-northern-arrows-against-hezbollah-continues-lebanon-strikes/): srael has called its airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon “Operation Northern Arrows” as the major military action enters the second day.IDF’s chief of staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi unveiled the codename for its operation to secure Israel’s northern border against Hezbollah attacks with the intention of up to 60,000 displaced Israelis returning to their […]
- [US Rushes More Troops To Middle East “Out Of Abundance Of Caution” As Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/us-rushes-more-troops-to-middle-east-out-of-abundance-of-caution-as-israel-hezbollah-tensions-rise/): The US has deployed additional troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder described the deployment as a precautionary measure to reinforce US forces already stationed in the region. The decision coincides with heightened conflict along Israel’s northern border, where Hezbollah has increased rocket attacks […]
- [Donald Trump Buys Groceries for Pennsylvania Mom, Interacts With Her Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/donald-trump-buys-groceries-for-pennsylvania-mom-interacts-with-her-children/): Former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign stop in Pennsylvania has garnered significant attention on social media after a video showing him purchasing groceries for a local mother went viral.n the video, Trump is seen interacting with a mother and her young sons on the checkout line. The Republican presidential nominee hands the woman a $100 […]
- [Who is Pakistan’s new spy chief Asim Malik?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/who-is-pakistans-new-spy-chief-asim-malik/): A decorated officer, Malik takes charge of an agency that is often caught in controversy.
- [Switzerland opens probe into use of suicide booth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/switzerland-opens-probe-into-use-of-suicide-booth/): Police have detained several people over the death of a woman in Sarco suicide capsule.
- [Why is Israel attacking Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/why-is-israel-attacking-lebanon/): Israel has tried to justify its widescale attacks against Lebanese towns that displaced thousands of people.
- [Lebanon indefinitely postpones all football matches amid Israel’s attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/lebanon-indefinitely-postpones-all-football-matches-amid-israels-attacks/): Football matches in all tournaments have been postponed due to Israeli attacks, the Lebanese Football Association said.
- [IDF Claims Strikes On "Death Machines", Lebanon Civilians Rent "Rocket Launcher Rooms" To Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/idf-claims-strikes-on-death-machines-lebanon-civilians-rent-rocket-launcher-rooms-to-hezbollah/): Lebanese citizens are being paid to rent out their homes to Hezbollah to set up special “rocket launcher rooms,” Israel’s former PM Naftali Bennet has claimed. Bennett, who has called on the IDF to step up its military action in Gaza, accused civilians in Lebanon of working together with Hezbollah. Bennett said the civilians are […]
- [Tens of thousands flee Israeli bombardment of Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/tens-of-thousands-flee-israeli-bombardment-of-lebanon/): Israel is continuing its massive campaign of air strikes against Lebanon, which is the deadliest since the 2006 war.
- [Zelenskyy seeks US investments in Ukraine’s battered energy sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/zelenskyy-seeks-us-investments-in-ukraines-battered-energy-sector/): President proposes special incentives to US companies to rebuild Ukraine’s energy system damaged by Russian attacks.
- [Displaced civilians shelter in Lebanese schools as they flee Israeli bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/displaced-civilians-shelter-in-lebanese-schools-as-they-flee-israeli-bombs/): The Lebanese government has cancelled classes in the country’s south and opened schools to shelter people fleeing bombs.
- [Israel attacks Lebanon in maps and charts: Live tracker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/israel-attacks-lebanon-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker/): Israel killed at least 558 people, including 50 children and 94 women, across Lebanon on September 23.
- [Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon Targets Senior Hezbollah Commander, Group Says He Is Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/israeli-airstrike-in-lebanon-targets-senior-hezbollah-commander-group-says-he-is-safe/): Iran backed group confirmed that the strike had aimed at senior leader Ali Karaki, but assured that he was “fine and, God willing, in full health and wellness”
- [Israel and Hezbollah trade fire as thousands flee south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/israel-and-hezbollah-trade-fire-as-thousands-flee-south-lebanon/): Schools are turned into shelters for displaced people fleeing the attacks as new strikes create humanitarian crisis.
- [Big Brother without borders: Israel’s psychopathic warfare in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/big-brother-without-borders-israels-psychopathic-warfare-in-lebanon/): A week of attacks on Lebanon has revealed Israel’s Orwellian surveillance terror tactics.
- [Elon Musk’s wars: Brazil to Australia, UK to US, the X owner’s many battles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/elon-musks-wars-brazil-to-australia-uk-to-us-the-x-owners-many-battles/): The billionaire has taken on many governments, claiming he’s fighting for free speech. But often, there’s more to it.
- [‘Buzz of PM Modi Snubbing Trump Baseless, Meeting With Kamala Wasn’t on Itinerary’: Top Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/buzz-of-pm-modi-snubbing-trump-baseless-meeting-with-kamala-wasnt-on-itinerary-top-govt-sources/): The sources said India was comfortable with both political parties in the United States and did not want to get stuck in the crossfire of choosing favourites in the run-up to the US Presidential elections
- [Threats Against Durga Puja, Forced Retirement: No Relief For Hindus in Bangladesh, Intel Sources Blame Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/threats-against-durga-puja-forced-retirement-no-relief-for-hindus-in-bangladesh-intel-sources-blame-yunus-govt/): Top Intelligence Sources have told CNN-News18 that they are watching these developments and are in touch with senior functionaries in Bangladesh government.
- [Intelligence Agencies Flag Online Radicalisation In India Amid Growing Conflict Between Israel, Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/intelligence-agencies-flag-online-radicalisation-in-india-amid-growing-conflict-between-israel-hezbollah/): In India, the major indirect impact is an increase in radicalisation among like-minded people, especially youth. Despite few supporting this, it can still cause “anti-America” and “anti-Israel” sentiment to further rise
- [Highways gridlocked as thousands flee south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/highways-gridlocked-as-thousands-flee-south-lebanon/): Highways in southern Lebanon have been packed with people fleeing a barrage of Israeli attacks.
- [Sweden accuses Iran of hack inciting revenge for Quran burnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/sweden-accuses-iran-of-hack-inciting-revenge-for-quran-burnings/): Intelligence services say Iran sought to portray Sweden as ‘Islamophobic’ and divide society.
- [‘Unimaginable consequences’: World reacts to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/unimaginable-consequences-world-reacts-to-israels-strikes-on-lebanon/): Israel launches more attacks as Lebanon reels from air strikes that killed close to 500 people, including children.
- [IDF Hits Hezbollah With New Airstrikes After Attacking "1,600 Targets", Nasrallah's Deputy Killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/idf-hits-hezbollah-with-new-airstrikes-after-attacking-1600-targets-nasrallahs-deputy-killed/): The Israeli military on September 24 said that it hit dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon overnight in a new wave of airstrikes. “Overnight …the IAF (air force) struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in numerous areas in southern Lebanon,” the IDF stated. The overnight strikes came after Israel’s “widespread” strikes on Hezbollah during the […]
- [Watch: Israel’s Iron Dome Intercepts Hezbollah Missiles Over Haifa After IDF Strikes On Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/watch-israels-iron-dome-intercepts-hezbollah-missiles-over-haifa-after-idf-strikes-on-lebanon/): Multiple interceptions of rockets fired from Lebanon were seen Monday over Israel’s northern city of Haifa.Hezbollah said it fired dozens of rockets toward Israel, including at military bases. It also targeted for a second day the facilities of the Rafael defense firm, headquartered in Haifa.
- [PM Modi Engages In Bilateral Meetings With Leaders From Vietnam, Armenia; Meets Members Of Sikh Community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/pm-modi-engages-in-bilateral-meetings-with-leaders-from-vietnam-armenia-meets-members-of-sikh-community/): PM Modi held bilateral meetings with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and Vietnam President To Lam on Monday on the sidelines of UNGA
- [Rights groups warn Myanmar military executing more anti-coup activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/rights-groups-warn-myanmar-military-executing-more-anti-coup-activists/): A married couple reportedly executed on Monday with five more people facing the death penalty on Tuesday.
- [What’s the UN’s new ‘Pact for the Future’, and why did Russia oppose it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/whats-the-uns-new-pact-for-the-future-and-why-did-russia-oppose-it/): Like many UN documents, it’s packed with big goals but is short on specifics about how to achieve them.
- [New Zealand scientists discover new ‘ghost shark’ species](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/new-zealand-scientists-discover-new-ghost-shark-species/): The fish with beak-like mouth, now named Harriotta avia, prowls exclusively in deep waters of Australia and New Zealand.
- [Trump Calls Harris “One-Woman Economic Wrecking Ball”, Slams “Radical Agenda” At Pennsylvania Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/trump-calls-harris-one-woman-economic-wrecking-ball-slams-radical-agenda-at-pennsylvania-rally/): Donald Trump held a rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania on Monday, where he hopes conservative, white, working-class voters can help him pull ahead of Kamala Harris.Trump used a typically abrasive message to energize voters at the evening event.
- [Decoding Israeli Strikes On Hezbollah: Plan To Solution, A Look At The Intelligence Assessment | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/decoding-israeli-strikes-on-hezbollah-plan-to-solution-a-look-at-the-intelligence-assessment-exclusive/): “For Israel, the biggest issue — the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile – remains unresolved because most of them are located underground and can’t be reached with airstrikes,” states the intelligence assessment accessed by CNN-News18
- [OPINION | ‘Shakti’ To Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/opinion-shakti-to-propel-bharats-military-hardware/): Shakti, the first security semiconductors fabrication plant to be setup by Bharat jointly with US, will provide technology edge in futuristic warfare.
- [China rolls out stimulus measures to boost ailing economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/china-rolls-out-stimulus-measures-to-boost-ailing-economy/): China’s central bank says measures will lower borrowing costs and inject more liquidity into market.
- [Transformation of global energy sector to meet COP28 goals ‘feasible’: IEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/transformation-of-global-energy-sector-to-meet-cop28-goals-feasible-iea/): Meeting renewable energy and efficiency targets requires a huge push to boost storage capacity and grid connections.
- [Video: Cars swept away in Tunisia flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/video-cars-swept-away-in-tunisia-flooding/): Video from Tunisia shows cars being swept away by torrents of flood water in Sousse after heavy rain that caused damage.
- [For Harris and Trump, runaway US debt is the elephant in the room](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/for-harris-and-trump-runaway-us-debt-is-the-elephant-in-the-room/): Both presidential candidates have unveiled costly proposals that would greatly add to the ballooning national debt.
- [Modi's Twin Meetings in New York With Ukraine & Palestine Presidents Catch Global Attention Amidst Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/modis-twin-meetings-in-new-york-with-ukraine-palestine-presidents-catch-global-attention-amidst-peace-efforts/): The prime minister’s meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mahmoud Abbas, while in New York, show the seriousness with which India is pioneering efforts to bring the two wars to an end, sources said
- ['New Era Of International Connectivity': US, UAE Discuss Progress On India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/new-era-of-international-connectivity-us-uae-discuss-progress-on-india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor/): Once complete, the ambitious project — launched at the 2023 G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi — will connect India by ship-to-rail through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Europe through Greece
- [In A First After Hasina's Ouster, Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser On UNGA Sidelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/in-a-first-after-hasinas-ouster-jaishankar-meets-bangladesh-foreign-affairs-adviser-on-unga-sidelines/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus could not meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York due to different arrival and departure timings
- [Singapore ex-Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/singapore-ex-transport-minister-iswaran-pleads-guilty-in-graft-trial/): Charges reduced from 25 to five as rare corruption trial involving a senior politician gets under way in city state.
- ['Tried My Best But Failed You': Suspect Wrote Letter About Donald Trump Assassination Plan Months Ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/tried-my-best-but-failed-you-suspect-wrote-letter-about-donald-trump-assassination-plan-months-ago/): The man accused in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course in Florida left behind a note detailing his plans to kill the former president.
- [Russia’s new Sarmat missile suffered ‘catastrophic failure’: Researchers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/russias-new-sarmat-missile-suffered-catastrophic-failure-researchers/): Satellite imagery of test site shows 60-metre crater and extensive damage that wasn’t there previously.
- [492 Killed, Over 1000 Wounded As Israel Bombs Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/492-killed-over-1000-wounded-as-israel-bombs-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon-top-updates/): At least 492 people were killed and more than 1,000 wounded, including women and children, as Israel launched fresh airstrikes in Southern Lebanon on Monday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 942](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-942/): As the war enters its 942nd day, these are the main developments.
- [Japan Sails Warship In Taiwan Strait For First Time To Assert Its Freedom Of Navigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/japan-sails-warship-in-taiwan-strait-for-first-time-to-assert-its-freedom-of-navigation/): A Japanese warship navigates the Taiwan Strait for the first time, emphasizing freedom of navigation amid rising tensions with China and military incursions
- [World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Acquitted In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/worlds-longest-serving-death-row-inmate-acquitted-in-japan/): Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, is acquitted by a Japanese court after decades of legal battles and evidence concerns
- [At UNGA, French President Macron Backs India's Inclusion In Reformed Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/at-unga-french-president-macron-backs-indias-inclusion-in-reformed-security-council/): Post Content
- [Lazio fans detained with weapons before Europa League match in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/lazio-fans-detained-with-weapons-before-europa-league-match-in-germany/): German police held about 60 fans overnight and banned them from the stadium as Lazio played Dynamo Kyiv in Hamburg.
- [Japan court acquits former boxer of murder after decades on death row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/japan-court-acquits-former-boxer-of-murder-after-decades-on-death-row/): Judge acknowledges Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted for murders at miso factory in 1966.
- [Video: New York mayor says he expects criminal charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/video-new-york-mayor-says-he-expects-criminal-charges/): The mayor of New York City Eric Adams has been indicted on criminal charges that are yet to be made public.
- [What Is The UN 'Pact For The Future' and Why Did Russia Oppose It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/what-is-the-un-pact-for-the-future-and-why-did-russia-oppose-it/): Russia argued that this Pact favours Western interests. It said that the drafting process was dominated by Western countries, sidelining the concerns of Russia and its allies
- [Bangladesh Illegal Immigrants | First On CNN News18 Live: MASSIVE BORDER EXODUS | News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/bangladesh-illegal-immigrants-first-on-cnn-news18-live-massive-border-exodus-news18-breaking/): B’DESH INFLUX INVESTIGATION For the first time on National TV, CNN-News18 Investigation brings out truth about massive border exodus from Bangladesh. Modus operandi of this large scale exodus revealedAnvit Srivastava with this scoop
- [Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israeli-attacks-against-journalists-media-freedom-decried-at-unsc/): Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says attacks are meant to prevent the world from knowing what is happening in Gaza.
- [ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, India vs Pakistan, full schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024-teams-india-vs-pakistan-full-schedule/): All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.
- [Pulitzer Winning Author Jhumpa Lahiri Rejects Isamu Noguchi Award In Protest Over Ban On Palestinian Scarves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/pulitzer-winning-author-jhumpa-lahiri-rejects-isamu-noguchi-award-in-protest-over-ban-on-palestinian-scarves/): Lahiri received the Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for her book “Interpreter of Maladies.” The New York Times first reported the news
- [IMF Approves USD 7 Billion Bailout For Cash-Strapped Pakistan; USD 1.1 Billion Tranche Expected This Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/imf-approves-usd-7-billion-bailout-for-cash-strapped-pakistan-usd-1-1-billion-tranche-expected-this-month/): The IMF approves a $7 billion bailout for Pakistan to address its economic crisis, requiring significant reforms and fiscal responsibility from the government
- [Trump lashes Zelenskyy for not striking deal to end war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/trump-lashes-zelenskyy-for-not-striking-deal-to-end-war-in-ukraine/): Republican presidential candidate says even ‘worst deal’ would be better than current level of death and destruction.
- ['Child, I’m Sorry, RIP': Fatal Stabbing Of 10-Year-Old Japanese Boy Stirs Nationalist Backlash In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/child-im-sorry-rip-fatal-stabbing-of-10-year-old-japanese-boy-stirs-nationalist-backlash-in-china/): The tragic stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in China sparks outrage over rising nationalism and anti-Japan sentiment, prompting urgent calls for reflection
- ['Welcome to Washington': In Another Gaffe, Biden Forgets He's In New York During Manhattan Speech | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/welcome-to-washington-in-another-gaffe-biden-forgets-hes-in-new-york-during-manhattan-speech-watch/): Biden confuses New York for Washington while addressing world leaders
- [Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-spreading-terror-lebanons-pm-tells-un-security-council/): UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah intensifies.
- [Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/japan-sends-warship-through-taiwan-strait-for-first-time/): The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometre waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand.
- [China Informs France Of Upcoming Ballistic Missile Test In The Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/china-informs-france-of-upcoming-ballistic-missile-test-in-the-pacific/): China notified France of an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test in the Pacific, as authorities in French Polynesia prepare for the launch
- [New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted amid corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-indicted-amid-corruption-probe/): Retired police captain becomes first sitting mayor of New York City to face federal charges.
- [Israel, Iran give different accounts of Lebanon conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-iran-give-different-accounts-of-lebanon-conflict/): Israel and Iran gave different accounts of the same conflict in Lebanon during a UN Security Council meeting.
- [Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/putin-outlines-new-rules-for-russian-use-of-vast-nuclear-arsenal/): Comments appear to significantly lower the threshold for Russia to use its vast nuclear arsenal.
- ['Exercise Extreme Caution': Indian Mission Urges Nationals To Leave Lebanon Amid Deadly Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/exercise-extreme-caution-indian-mission-urges-nationals-to-leave-lebanon-amid-deadly-escalation/): The Indian Embassy in Beirut urges nationals to avoid travel to Lebanon due to escalating violence, advising those present to leave as soon as possible
- [Israel Hints At Lebanon Ground Invasion To Take Down Hezbollah As Ceasefire Calls Grow | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-hints-at-lebanon-ground-invasion-to-take-down-hezbollah-as-ceasefire-calls-grow-top-updates/): The IDF is reportedly calling up two reserve brigades for “operational missions” in the northern parts of the country
- [Hindu Temple In Sacramento Vandalised With Hate Messages Week After New York Desecration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hindu-temple-in-sacramento-vandalised-with-hate-messages-week-after-new-york-desecration/): A week after the BAPS Mandir in New York was desecrated, another Hindu temple in Sacramento was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages. Community calls for action
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 944](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-944/): As the war enters its 944th day, these are the main developments.
- [The secret of ‘Blue Zones’ where people reach 100? Fake data, says academic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/the-secret-of-blue-zones-where-people-reach-100-fake-data-says-academic/): University College London researcher is on a mission to debunk shoddy research into the world’s oldest people.
- [Ecuador battles wildfires near capital as drought grips South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/ecuador-battles-wildfires-near-capital-as-drought-grips-south-america/): About 2,000 firefighters, rescue workers and members of the military are fighting blazes around Quito.
- [‘Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon,’ warns UN Secretary-General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/hell-is-breaking-loose-in-lebanon-warns-un-secretary-general/): “Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon” warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- [‘Nowhere near winning this,’ Haiti’s PM says of battle against gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/nowhere-near-winning-this-haitis-pm-says-of-battle-against-gangs/): Prime Minister Garry Conille offers grim view of progress in anti-gang mission on sidelines of UN General Assembly.
- [As Israel attacks, displaced Lebanese people come together in Hamra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/as-israel-attacks-displaced-lebanese-people-come-together-in-hamra/): As Israel’s bombs rain down on the south, Lebanese people are fleeing northwards, trying to find safety.
- [Two-state solution the ‘only solution’, Spanish PM tells UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/two-state-solution-the-only-solution-spanish-pm-tells-unga/): A two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is the “only possible solution,” the Spanish Prime Minister said.
- [Canada’s Trudeau survives no-confidence vote in latest test for his gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/canadas-trudeau-survives-no-confidence-vote-in-latest-test-for-his-govt/): No-confidence motion fails to pass in House of Commons, but Justin Trudeau faces more challenges ahead.
- [IMF approves $7bn funding agreement for Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/imf-approves-7bn-funding-agreement-for-pakistan/): Approval comes more than two months after international lender and Islamabad said they had agreed on programme.
- [Can diplomacy succeed in bringing peace to the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/can-diplomacy-succeed-in-bringing-peace-to-the-middle-east/): World leaders meet at the United Nations amid growing fears of an all-out regional war.
- [Israel prepares for possible ground assault in Lebanon, military chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-prepares-for-possible-ground-assault-in-lebanon-military-chief-says/): At least 51 killed and 220 wounded in Israeli air raids, according to Lebanese health minister.
- [Macron urges end to Israeli ‘escalation’ and Hezbollah rocket fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/macron-urges-end-to-israeli-escalation-and-hezbollah-rocket-fire/): “We are firmly calling on Israel to stop the escalation in Lebanon and Hezbollah to stop firing towards Israel.”
- [Israeli army boss tells troops to prepare for possible Lebanon push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israeli-army-boss-tells-troops-to-prepare-for-possible-lebanon-push/): Israeli general Herzi Halevi told soldiers in northern Israel that the air attacks on Lebanon would continue.
- [Is Israel about to invade Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/is-israel-about-to-invade-lebanon/): More than 550 Lebanese have already been killed and 90,000 displaced since Israel escalated air attacks a week ago.
- [Bangladesh’s Yunus Reveals Who Masterminded Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster At Event Hosted By Biden, Clinton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/bangladeshs-yunus-reveals-who-masterminded-ex-pm-sheikh-hasinas-ouster-at-event-hosted-by-biden-clinton/): Yunus made the revelation while speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative Event during his visit to the US.
- [Blast Inside Southern California Courthouse Injures 2, Cops Detain One Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/blast-inside-southern-california-courthouse-injures-2-cops-detain-one-suspect/): The blast came from an “an intentionally set” explosive device and following the blast the courthouse complex in California’s Santa Maria was closed for the day.
- [Bangladeshi Muslims Against Durga Puja Celebrations, Hindus Not Receiving Support, Say Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/bangladeshi-muslims-against-durga-puja-celebrations-hindus-not-receiving-support-say-govt-sources/): Durga puja will be celebrated from October 9 to 13. Top government sources said Muslims want Hindus to vacate and leave their shops, against claims that the country belongs to the majority community
- [Any Nuclear Power Supporting Attacks On Russia Will Be Labelled Aggressor: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/any-nuclear-power-supporting-attacks-on-russia-will-be-labelled-aggressor-putin/): Russia’s Putin says that a nuclear power supporting another country’s attack on Russia will be considered an aggressor.
- [Palestinian confronts Israeli armoured vehicle in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/palestinian-confronts-israeli-armoured-vehicle-in-occupied-west-bank/): A Palestinian man was filmed confronting an armoured vehicle as Israeli forces were conducting a raid on Jenin.
- [Florida braces for major hurricane as Helene strengthening rapidly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/florida-braces-for-major-hurricane-as-helene-strengthening-rapidly/): Helene is rapidly intensifying and forecast to become a major Category 3 hurricane headed for Florida, forecasters say.
- [Zelenskyy pledges Ukraine will ‘never accept’ outside deal to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/zelenskyy-pledges-ukraine-will-never-accept-outside-deal-to-end-war/): The Ukrainian leader singles out China, Brazil for pushing what he called ‘half-hearted settlement plans’.
- [‘Prepare Yourselves’: Israel Army Chief Tells Troops To Get Ready To Enter Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/prepare-yourselves-israel-army-chief-tells-troops-to-get-ready-to-enter-lebanon/): Israeli chief of the general staff Herzi Halevi indicated that the strikes on Lebanon’s southern border was to lay the groundwork for IDF ground offensive.
- [Israel is repeating its Gaza assault in Lebanon. Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-is-repeating-its-gaza-assault-in-lebanon-why/): There’s an eerie similarity in how Israel is approaching both its assaults. The question is, will that work?
- [German Green party leaders resign after election losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/german-green-party-leaders-resign-after-election-losses/): Co-leaders’ exits come after the party failed to cross five percent threshold in Thuringia and Brandenburg state polls.
- [Zelenskyy takes aim at China, Brazil in push for peace in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/zelenskyy-takes-aim-at-china-brazil-in-push-for-peace-in-ukraine/): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the “true interest” of a push by Brazil and China to end the war.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Displaces 90,000; IDF To Activate Reserve Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-hezbollah-conflict-displaces-90000-idf-to-activate-reserve-troops/): The UN office said 90,000 have fled southern Lebanon due to recent Israeli strikes but a total of 200,000 have been displaced due to Hezbollah-led escalation.
- [Celebrating a martyr’s birthday in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/celebrating-a-martyrs-birthday-in-gaza/): My niece asked us to celebrate the birthday of her father, killed in an Israeli massacre. And we did.
- [‘I will prevent World War 3’, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/i-will-prevent-world-war-3-trump-says/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine.
- [List Of Top Hezbollah And Hamas Leaders Assassinated Since October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/list-of-top-hezbollah-and-hamas-leaders-assassinated-since-october-7/): Israel has stepped up its campaign against Hezbollah leaders with a series of focused airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Ibrahim Aqil recently.
- [Iran Brokering Deal To Hand Russian Missiles To Yemen’s Houthis: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/iran-brokering-deal-to-hand-russian-missiles-to-yemens-houthis-report/): If talks are successful, Yemen’s Houthis will receive Russian advanced Yakhont missiles – also known as P-800 Oniks.
- [Israel has been bombing Gaza and Lebanon at the same time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-has-been-bombing-gaza-and-lebanon-at-the-same-time/): Hundreds of Israeli air strikes hit areas across Lebanon this week but Israel’s attacks on Gaza haven’t stopped either.
- [Israeli soldiers hide from Hezbollah rockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israeli-soldiers-hide-from-hezbollah-rockets/): Video shows Israeli soldiers lying on the ground and sheltering from Hezbollah rockets.
- [IDF Kills Hezbollah’s Rocket Chief Kobeissi As US Warns Israel Not To Cross “Red Line” In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/idf-kills-hezbollahs-rocket-chief-kobeissi-as-us-warns-israel-not-to-cross-red-line-in-lebanon/): Israel said that its military killed at least three Hezbollah commanders, including the group’s rocket and missile unit chief in Beirut during an air attack on Sept. 24. The IDF claimed to have eliminated Hezbollah’s Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi accusing him of firing more than 300 rockets on northern Israel on Sept. 24. Hagari said that […]
- [Netanyahu To Address UN With Families Of Hamas Hostages As Israelis Outrage Over Ceasefire Stalemate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/netanyahu-to-address-un-with-families-of-hamas-hostages-as-israelis-outrage-over-ceasefire-stalemate/): Families of five hostages will travel with the Israeli PM to the UN as he addresses the gathering of global leaders in New York.
- [Russia moves to ban adoptions from countries that allow gender change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/russia-moves-to-ban-adoptions-from-countries-that-allow-gender-change/): Parliament’s lower house backs measure and says it was aimed at upholding the ‘traditional values’ of the country.
- [Donga’s Diary: Libya’s Decade of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/dongas-diary-libyas-decade-of-war/): Through his extensive video archive, Donga looks back on how events in Libya over 10 years changed him and his nation.
- [Why was Marcellus Williams executed? What to know about the Missouri case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/why-was-marcellus-williams-executed-what-to-know-about-the-missouri-case/): Marcellus Williams has been executed in Missouri, despite objections from the victim’s family and prosecutors.
- [Blinken accused of lying to Congress over Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/blinken-accused-of-lying-to-congress-over-gaza-aid/): The US’s top diplomat Antony Blinken is facing calls for his resignation over allegations he lied to Congress.
- [French immigration rules to be reviewed as far right weaponises murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/french-immigration-rules-to-be-reviewed-as-far-right-weaponises-murder/): ‘If we have to change the rules, let’s change them,’ says Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
- [‘Hands Blown Off, Blinded’: Hezbollah Official Says Lebanon Pager Blasts Maimed 1,500 Fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/hands-blown-off-blinded-hezbollah-official-says-lebanon-pager-blasts-maimed-1500-fighters/): The Hezbollah official also said that despite the Israeli strikes it stands strong because of its flexible chain of command, tunnels and vast arsenal of missiles and weapons.
- [‘Don't Send Beggars’: Saudi Asks Pakistan To Ban Panhandlers Misusing Hajj Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/dont-send-beggars-saudi-asks-pakistan-to-ban-panhandlers-misusing-hajj-visas/): Pakistan to introduce “Umrah Act” after Saudi warnings about beggars misusing religious pilgrimage for illegal activities.
- [Mapping 10,000 cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/mapping-10000-cross-border-attacks-between-israel-and-lebanon/): Israel, Hezbollah and other Lebanese groups have exchanged more than 10,200 attacks between October 7 and September 20.
- [Iran’s Khamenei insists Hezbollah will survive Lebanon bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/irans-khamenei-insists-hezbollah-will-survive-lebanon-bombardment/): Armed Shia group hurt by loss of top commanders but will not be brought ‘to its knees’, the supreme leader states.
- [Can Israel afford another war in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/can-israel-afford-another-war-in-lebanon/): Israel’s war on Gaza has ground its vital economic sectors to a halt.
- [Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri out for ‘a long time’ due to knee injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/manchester-citys-midfielder-rodri-out-for-a-long-time-due-to-knee-injury/): City manager Guardiola says Rodri’s knee ligament injury will be a ‘big blow’ to the club’s performance this season.
- [“Not Eager To Invade Lebanon" Israel Cites 2006 War Against Hezbollah, IDF Mulls “Short Campaign”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/not-eager-to-invade-lebanon-israel-cites-2006-war-against-hezbollah-idf-mulls-short-campaign/): On September 24, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon stated that Israel does not seek a ground invasion of Lebanon, preferring diplomatic solutions while emphasizing the need to protect its civilians. He urged the Lebanese government to pressure Hezbollah to cease hostilities, asserting that the conflict would end when Hezbollah is removed from the border. As […]
- [‘Drug-Fuelled Sex Orgies As People Died’: Indian-Origin NYC Health Official Jay Varma Fired For Breaking Covid Laws He Made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/drug-fuelled-sex-orgies-as-people-died-indian-origin-nyc-health-official-jay-varma-fired-for-breaking-covid-laws-he-made/): City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov said Jay Varma chose to do drugs with sweaty friends of his while grandmothers died in cold hospital beds.
- [Not just AfD: What’s the BSW, Germany’s rising populist left party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/not-just-afd-whats-the-bsw-germanys-rising-populist-left-party/): The party founded in January espouses anti-NATO, anti-immigrant populist rhetoric while promoting left-wing economics.
- [Protesters demand US ends support for Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/protesters-demand-us-ends-support-for-israels-war-on-gaza-lebanon/): Activists demand an arms embargo against Israel as it switches focus of its firepower from Gaza to Lebanon.
- [Philanthropic colonialism: US non-profits supporting Israel’s settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/philanthropic-colonialism-us-non-profits-supporting-israels-settlements/): American non-profits are engaging in pro-Israel political activity while enjoying tax-exempt status.
- [Bus Hijacked In Los Angeles, Driver Escapes Hostage Situation: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/bus-hijacked-in-los-angeles-driver-escapes-hostage-situation-reports/): A standoff unfolded in Los Angeles on Wednesday after reports suggested that a passenger bus had been hijacked.
- [100 Days Of Modi 3.0: PM's Visit To Russia, Ukraine, Singapore, Poland & More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/100-days-of-modi-3-0-pms-visit-to-russia-ukraine-singapore-poland-more/): PM Modi’s key international engagements include significant visits to Russia and Ukraine during the conflict, participation in the G-7 Summit in Italy, and being awarded the ‘Order of St. Andrew the Apostle’ during his visit to Russia
- [Sean 'Diddy' Combs Joins List Of Hollywood Stars Charged With Sex Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/sean-diddy-combs-joins-list-of-hollywood-stars-charged-with-sex-crimes/): Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has now joined the list of prosecuted stars from Hollywood.
- [Indian Kashmir votes in regional polls with return of autonomy at forefront](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/indian-kashmir-votes-in-regional-polls-with-return-of-autonomy-at-forefront/): Contest pits parties seeking to restore region’s special status against India’s main governing party BJP.
- [France’s former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane quits football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/frances-former-manchester-united-defender-raphael-varane-quits-football/): The 2018 World Cup winner has struggled with a serious knee injury he suffered after joining Italian club Como.
- [Will the Davis Cup be Rafael Nadal’s ‘last dance’? Alcaraz hopes not](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/will-the-davis-cup-be-rafael-nadals-last-dance-alcaraz-hopes-not/): Spanish legend Nadal, who has been out of action for most of the year due to injury, could bow out after the Davis Cup.
- [Tipping In The USA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/tipping-in-the-usa/): How tipping beyond the service industry is becoming the norm.
- [Meet Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's New Prime Minister With India Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/meet-harini-amarasuriya-sri-lankas-new-prime-minister-with-india-connection/): Academic-turned-politician Harini Amarasuriya who has old connections with India was appointed as Sri Lanka’s 16th Prime Minister on Tuesday.
- [Pope Says Escalation In Lebanon ‘Unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/pope-says-escalation-in-lebanon-unacceptable/): Pope Francis slammed the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and termed it as “unacceptable”
- [Long-range missiles to hit Russia: Where does NATO stand on Ukraine demand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/long-range-missiles-to-hit-russia-where-does-nato-stand-on-ukraine-demand/): Zelenskyy hopes to hit assets inside Russia to get the upper hand in negotiations but has not succeeded yet.
- [Why boarding schools for toddlers are gaining popularity in Lesotho](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/why-boarding-schools-for-toddlers-are-gaining-popularity-in-lesotho/): As many parents migrate for job opportunities, children are left with relatives, nannies, and more recently at schools.
- [Israel kills 53 Palestinians in 24 hours in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-kills-53-palestinians-in-24-hours-in-gaza/): Palestinian homes and shelters are targeted in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing entire families.
- [Video: Hezbollah Targets Tel Aviv Headquarters Of Israel's Mossad Blamed For Pager Blasts, Missiles Intercepted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/video-hezbollah-targets-tel-aviv-headquarters-of-israels-mossad-blamed-for-pager-blasts-missiles-intercepted/): Hezbollah launched a rocket at Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding across the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning
- [David’s Sling Downs ‘Qader-1’ Missile | Hezbollah Fires “300 Rockets” As Fadi-3 Targets Israeli Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/davids-sling-downs-qader-1-missile-hezbollah-fires-300-rockets-as-fadi-3-targets-israeli-base/): On September 25, a missile fired by Hezbollah towards the Tel Aviv area was intercepted by David’s Sling defence system, Hebrew-language media reported. Hezbollah said the attack on central Israel targeted the Mossad headquarters near Tel Aviv with a “Qader 1” ballistic missile. Hezbollah said the attack was a response to the pager and walkie-talkie […]
- [Hamas Does Not Have The Capability To Launch Another October 7-Like Attack: Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/hamas-does-not-have-the-capability-to-launch-another-october-7-like-attack-israeli-envoy-reuven-azar-to-news18/): “If Israel would have had a bigger army, we would have attacked Hezbollah an year ago. We have no choice but to escalate the situation. We don’t want to harm civilians. Thousands of people are leaving southern Lebanon. Israel is going out of its way to put civilians out of harm’s way. We are using […]
- [Hezbollah fires missile at Mossad HQ near Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/hezbollah-fires-missile-at-mossad-hq-near-tel-aviv/): Israel’s army says projectile it brought down was first fired from Lebanon to reach central Israel.
- [The ‘brilliant’ way Israel kills innocents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/the-brilliant-way-israel-kills-innocents/): In the minds of Israel’s cheerleaders, children killed in its ‘sophisticated’ plots are nothing but an inconvenience.
- [Israel Vs Hezbollah | It Appears That Israelis Are Deeply Interested In...:John Mearsheimer | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/israel-vs-hezbollah-it-appears-that-israelis-are-deeply-interested-in-john-mearsheimer-news18/): “It appears that Israelis are deeply interested in escalating their conflict with Hezbollah; No question that
- [Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain despite poor record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/pakistan-retain-shan-masood-as-test-cricket-captain-despite-poor-record/): Pakistan have lost all five Tests under Masood’s captaincy, including a shock home series loss against Bangladesh.
- [‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/only-the-beginning-sri-lankans-hope-for-deep-changes-under-new-president/): Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.
- [‘Big threats’: Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/big-threats-trump-briefed-on-alleged-assassination-threats-from-iran/): Intelligence officials warn Republican presidential hopeful of ‘real and specific threats from Iran’, his campaign says.
- [Donald Trump Faces ‘Heightened’ Assassination Threats From Iran, His Campaign Claims |US News News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/donald-trump-faces-heightened-assassination-threats-from-iran-his-campaign-claims-us-news-news18/): Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that his life was under “big threat from Iran”. The development came after US intelligence agencies briefed Trump on the “real and specific” threat to his life allegedly from Iran to allegedly “sow chaos” in the country.“Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire US Military […]
- [Zelenskyy tells UN that Russia must be ‘forced into peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/zelenskyy-tells-un-that-russia-must-be-forced-into-peace/): Ukrainian president stresses Russia, which invaded in February 2022, has been the ‘sole aggressor’ of the war.
- ['Big Threat To My Life From Iran': Donald Trump Says Entire US Military Watching](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/big-threat-to-my-life-from-iran-donald-trump-says-entire-us-military-watching/): The development came after US intelligence agencies briefed Donald Trump on the “real and specific” threat to his life allegedly from Iran
- [Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/thailand-to-allow-same-sex-couples-to-marry-in-january/): Activists hail ‘monumental step’ as Thai king signs the country’s marriage-equality bill into law.
- [Joe Biden Meets Muhammad Yunus, Assures US's Full Support To Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/25/joe-biden-meets-muhammad-yunus-assures-uss-full-support-to-bangladesh/): President Biden congratulated Yunus on his recent appointment as the head of the interim government
- [Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/records-tumble-for-sri-lankas-kamindu-in-second-test-against-new-zealand/): Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.
- [Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile At Israel After Hezbollah Drone Chief’s Killing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/houthis-fire-ballistic-missile-at-israel-after-hezbollah-drone-chiefs-killing/): The Israeli army intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early on September 27, following sirens and explosions in central Israel. The missile was successfully neutralized by an Arrow interceptor outside Israeli territory. Yemen’s Houthi militants have targeted Israel in solidarity with Palestinians since the Gaza conflict escalated in October.
- [Israel bombs compound of Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing one person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-bombs-compound-of-gazas-al-aqsa-hospital-killing-one-person/): Assault targets area sheltering displaced Palestinians, destroying 18 tents and injuring seven people.
- [Israel Deploys Tanks Near Lebanon Ahead Of Ground Op? Blinken Warns Against “Further Escalation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-deploys-tanks-near-lebanon-ahead-of-ground-op-blinken-warns-against-further-escalation/): Israeli military has deployed tanks in the north amid heightened tensions along its border with Lebanon, the IDF said. The move comes as both Israeli military and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire across the UN designated ‘Blue Line’ that separates Israel and Lebanon.On September 27, 10 rockets were fired from Lebanon at Haifa, setting off […]
- [Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba Chosen To Lead Japan's Ruling Party, Setting Him Up To Be PM | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/ex-defense-minister-ishiba-chosen-to-lead-japans-ruling-party-setting-him-up-to-be-pm-n18g/): Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba Chosen To Lead Japan’s Ruling Party, Setting Him Up To Be PM | N18GJapan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing coalition […]
- [Taiwan Intelligence Claims Control Over Allegedly Sunken Chinese Submarine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/taiwan-intelligence-claims-control-over-allegedly-sunken-chinese-submarine/): Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo confirmed that the island’s intelligence services are aware of a reportedly sunk Chinese nuclear submarine, using various surveillance methods. This incident, noted by a US defense official, could embarrass China as it expands its military, despite having the largest navy globally. Taiwan closely monitors China’s activities.
- [At least 3,661 killed in ‘senseless’ Haiti gang violence this year: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/at-least-3661-killed-in-senseless-haiti-gang-violence-this-year-un/): UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels ‘criminality’ and widens humanitarian crisis.
- [Houthi, Iraqi Resistance Missiles Rock Israel After Hezbollah Drone Chief's Assassination In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/houthi-iraqi-resistance-missiles-rock-israel-after-hezbollah-drone-chiefs-assassination-in-lebanon/): The pro-Iran Islamic Resistance in Iraq group said it attacked Israel’s Red Sea port of Eilat Wednesday as another group urged more attacks amid soaring tensions over Gaza and Lebanon. “The Islamic Resistance in Iraq attacked a strategic target in Eilat on Wednesday… using drones,” it said in a statement published on Telegram. Earlier Iraq’s […]
- ['Unlike The Last 5 Years...': Erdogan's UN Speech Omits Kashmir In Big Policy Shift, Sparks Debate In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/unlike-the-last-5-years-erdogans-un-speech-omits-kashmir-in-big-policy-shift-sparks-debate-in-pakistan/): Erdogan’s UN speech marks a pivotal moment, omitting Kashmir, unsettling Pakistan while reflecting Turkey’s desire to strengthen ties with India and join BRICS
- [China Annoyed Over Indian Mountaineers Naming Arunachal Pradesh Mountain After Sixth Dalai Lama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/china-annoyed-over-indian-mountaineers-naming-arunachal-pradesh-mountain-after-sixth-dalai-lama/): NIMAS, located at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh, functions under the Ministry of Defence
- [What is XEC, the new COVID variant spreading in the West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/what-is-xec-the-new-covid-variant-spreading-in-the-west/): The XEC variant has spread across 27 countries, including France and the US, infecting more than 600 people.
- [Israel attacks school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-attacks-school-sheltering-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza/): A mass burial is also held in Khan Younis after 88 unidentifiable bodies of Palestinians were sent to Gaza by Israel.
- [Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, moves to Georgia: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/hurricane-helene-makes-landfall-in-florida-moves-to-georgia-what-we-know/): Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to category one storm but authorities say rainfall and winds are still a danger.
- [Why PETA France Activist, A Bengaluru Native, Stormed Paris Fashion Show In 'Bloodied' Dress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/why-peta-france-activist-a-bengaluru-native-stormed-paris-fashion-show-in-bloodied-dress/): The Dior’s Paris Fashion Show this week was stormed by a protester from the animal rights group PETA, who invaded the runway to protest the use of feathers.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters chant outside Netanyahu’s hotel in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/pro-palestinian-protesters-chant-outside-netanyahus-hotel-in-new-york/): Pro-Palestinian protesters were seen chanting outside the New York hotel where Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is staying
- [From Palestinian Battleground To Hezbollah Stronghold In Fight Against Israel: A Brief History Of Lebanon Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/from-palestinian-battleground-to-hezbollah-stronghold-in-fight-against-israel-a-brief-history-of-lebanon-explained/): Lebanon’s tumultuous history, from its days as the “Paris of the Middle East” to the rise of Hezbollah and ongoing conflicts that shape its identity today
- [Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party’s lurch to ‘far right’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/sayeeda-warsi-quits-conservatives-over-uk-partys-lurch-to-far-right/): Former co-chair criticises party’s ‘hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities’.
- [Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Former Defence Minister, To Be Next PM After Winning Party Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/shigeru-ishiba-japans-former-defence-minister-to-be-next-pm-after-winning-party-vote/): Ishiba, 67, beat arch-nationalist Sanae Takaichi — who would have been the country’s first ever woman leader — in a run-off
- [ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 10 nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024-full-list-of-squads-for-the-10-nations/): From champions Australia to challengers India, here’s how the squads line up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
- [‘Houthi missile’ seen over Israeli city before interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/houthi-missile-seen-over-israeli-city-before-interception/): Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv as Israel’s military said it shot down a Yemeni missile on Thursday night.
- [Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning ruling party vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/shigeru-ishiba-to-become-japans-next-pm-after-winning-ruling-party-vote/): The ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.
- [Dubbed Infiltrators By Netanyahu, Israel Now Wants African Asylum Seekers To Fight Its War In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/dubbed-infiltrators-by-netanyahu-israel-now-wants-african-asylum-seekers-to-fight-its-war-in-gaza/): Israel is recruiting African refugees for “life-threatening” operations in Gaza in exchange for settled status in the country. This startling revelation was made by Israeli Defence officials who told the Haaretz newspaper that the project was being conducted under the guidance of legal advisers from the defence establishment in an organised manner. There are approximately […]
- [Russia rattles the nuclear sabre again, as Ukraine devastates its munitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/russia-rattles-the-nuclear-sabre-again-as-ukraine-devastates-its-munitions/): Ukraine may have destroyed three months’ worth of Russian ammunition in one night using its drones.
- [UK Backs India's Bid for Permanent UN Security Council Seat, Joining France In Call For Reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/uk-backs-indias-bid-for-permanent-un-security-council-seat-joining-france-in-call-for-reform/): Starmer supports India’s bid for a permanent UNSC seat, joining calls from the US and France for a more representative Security Council
- [Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/trump-to-meet-zelenskyy-after-harris-promises-unwavering-ukraine-support/): The Republican candidate for US president has claimed he could rapidly make a deal to end the Ukraine war.
- [Biden Vows 'Russia Will Not Prevail' As Ukraine's Zelensky Receives New Military Aid During US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/biden-vows-russia-will-not-prevail-as-ukraines-zelensky-receives-new-military-aid-during-us-visit/): Biden assured Ukrainian President Zelensky that “Russia will not prevail” during their White House meeting to discuss Kyiv’s “victory plan” against Moscow
- [China Says 'Some Consensus' Reached With India On Ladakh Disengagement Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/china-says-some-consensus-reached-with-india-on-ladakh-disengagement-efforts/): “The two sides agreed to reach a resolution at an early date acceptable to both sides,” Zhang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, told a media briefing
- [China's Nuclear Submarine Sinks Near Wuhan Shipyard, Raising Concerns About Its Naval Capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/chinas-nuclear-submarine-sinks-near-wuhan-shipyard-raising-concerns-about-its-naval-capabilities/): China’s most advanced nuclear submarine sank earlier this year, raising concerns about its naval ambitions and capabilities as it strives to rival the US Navy
- [One killed as ‘extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Helene slams into US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/one-killed-as-extremely-dangerous-hurricane-helene-slams-into-us/): The National Hurricane Center’s director has said an ‘unsurvivable scenario’ will play out in areas of Florida’s coast.
- [Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/myanmar-military-urges-anti-coup-forces-to-give-up-struggle-and-join-talks/): Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.
- ['UNSC Has to Become Effective, Democratic And Accountable': India Bats For Urgent Reforms At United Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/unsc-has-to-become-effective-democratic-and-accountable-india-bats-for-urgent-reforms-at-united-nations/): India’s Tanmaya Lal calls for urgent UNSC reform to enhance global governance, condemns Pakistan’s support for terrorism, and advocates for nuclear disarmament
- [Yemen's Houthis Fire Missiles At Israel As IDF Hits Hezbollah's Lebanon Hideouts In New Escalation | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/yemens-houthis-fire-missiles-at-israel-as-idf-hits-hezbollahs-lebanon-hideouts-in-new-escalation-video/): The Israeli military intercepts a missile from Yemen amid intensified conflict with Hezbollah, raising concerns of regional war
- ['Fighting With Full Force': Israel Rejects Lebanon Ceasefire Plan, Kills Hezbollah Drone Chief In Beirut Strike | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/fighting-with-full-force-israel-rejects-lebanon-ceasefire-plan-kills-hezbollah-drone-chief-in-beirut-strike-updates/): The Israeli military intercepts a missile from Yemen amid rising tensions with Hezbollah, while an airstrike in Beirut kills a key Hezbollah commander
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-945/): As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments.
- [Lebanese FM says Israeli occupation is root cause of current crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/lebanese-fm-says-israeli-occupation-is-root-cause-of-current-crisis/): Lebanese FM Abdallah Bou Habib told the UN General Assembly he welcomes a US and French ceasefire proposal.
- [Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/whos-in-the-running-to-be-japans-next-prime-minister/): Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader in a race analysts say is more unpredictable than usual.
- [Haitian advocates push to hold Trump, Vance accountable for false claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/haitian-advocates-push-to-hold-trump-vance-accountable-for-false-claims/): Advocates say effort in Ohio to charge Donald Trump and JD Vance aims to end impunity for spreading anti-migrant claims.
- [‘Irresponsible’: EU Council president condemns escalation in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/irresponsible-eu-council-president-condemns-escalation-in-lebanon/): EU Council President Charles Michel at the UN General Assembly condemned the ongoing escalation in Lebanon.
- [Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/oklahoma-executes-man-despite-parole-board-recommending-life-be-spared/): US execution comes days after that of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, where victim’s family also asked for clemency.
- [Will Israel ever be held to account for its actions in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/will-israel-ever-be-held-to-account-for-its-actions-in-gaza/): Palestinian authorities demand answers after Israel sent a truck containing 88 decomposed bodies to Gaza.
- [Netanyahu says strikes will continue in Lebanon ‘with full force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/netanyahu-says-strikes-will-continue-in-lebanon-with-full-force/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country’s strikes in Lebanon will continue “with full force.”
- [Mallorca fan sentenced after racist abuse of Vinicius and Chukwueze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/mallorca-fan-sentenced-after-racist-abuse-of-vinicius-and-chukwueze/): Year-long sentence for football fan who racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze.
- [Harris Makes “Capitalist” Pitch, Trump Pushes For Populism | US Economy | US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/harris-makes-capitalist-pitch-trump-pushes-for-populism-us-economy-us-elections/): Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pledged to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushed back against Republican nominee Donald Trump’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas.The Democratic nominee said in remarks at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh in battleground Pennsylvania that she “would take good ideas […]
- [‘A nightmare’: Lebanese Americans anxious, angry as Israel attacks homeland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/a-nightmare-lebanese-americans-anxious-angry-as-israel-attacks-homeland/): Lebanese community members in US are pushing through grief, fear and outrage to help people back home.
- [Israel strikes school sheltering displaced people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-strikes-school-sheltering-displaced-people/): An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced families in Jabalia in northern Gaza killed at least 14 people.
- [Israel launches new Lebanon attacks despite growing calls for ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-launches-new-lebanon-attacks-despite-growing-calls-for-ceasefire/): Israeli air raids in Beirut suburbs kill senior Hezbollah commanders amid spiraling violence and regional instability.
- [‘Haniyeh Assassination In Iran, Israeli Ploy To Drag US Into Middle East War’ Says John Mearsheimer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/haniyeh-assassination-in-iran-israeli-ploy-to-drag-us-into-middle-east-war-says-john-mearsheimer/): Nobody can do much to end the conflict in the Middle East except for the United States. The power of the Israeli lobby is so great that no US President can coerce the Israelis to change their behaviour: John Mearsheimer, Strategic AnalystIsrael
- [Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows ahead of US vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/zelenskyy-visits-white-house-as-partisan-divide-grows-ahead-of-us-vote/): Biden administration has pledged ‘surge’ in support, but friction has increased between Trump and Ukrainian leader.
- [‘Militias must withdraw from all areas’ says Sudan’s Al-Burhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/militias-must-withdraw-from-all-areas-says-sudans-al-burhan/): General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s army chief, urged an end to the war in Sudan.
- [Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/abbas-slams-uss-diplomatic-support-for-israels-war-on-gaza-in-un-speech/): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.
- ['Stop Stupid Insinuations': Maye Musk Clears Air Amid Son Elon-Meloni Dating Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/stop-stupid-insinuations-maye-musk-clears-air-amid-son-elon-meloni-dating-rumours/): The photo in question features Elon, 53, and Meloni, 47, engaging in a friendly conversation during an awards ceremony in New York on September 24
- [‘Hezbollah Does Not Want You To Watch This Video’: IDF Posts Video Hours Before Eliminating Top Militant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hezbollah-does-not-want-you-to-watch-this-video-idf-posts-video-hours-before-eliminating-top-militant/): The IDF said Hezbollah is responsible for the suffering of civilians in Lebanon as they built its terror network within population centres.
- [Hezbollah Fires 150 Rockets At Israel As IDF Kills Commander In Beirut, Netanyahu: No 21-Day Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hezbollah-fires-150-rockets-at-israel-as-idf-kills-commander-in-beirut-netanyahu-no-21-day-truce/): Israel has rejected a push led by key backer the US for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”. Foreign Minister Israel Katz asserted that “there will be no ceasefire in the north,” after PM Netanyahu denied claims that a truce is in the cards. Speaking at the JFK […]
- [Jaishankar, Iranian Counterpart Araghchi Meet On Sidelines Of UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/jaishankar-iranian-counterpart-araghchi-meet-on-sidelines-of-unga/): External affairs minister S Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi met briefly on the sidelines of the UNGA.
- [Syria funding crisis leaves vital Idlib hospital on brink of closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/syria-funding-crisis-leaves-vital-idlib-hospital-on-brink-of-closure/): Medical services at Bab al-Hawa hospital in northwest Syria are about to stop, and patients’ options are slim.
- ["Joint Attack On Russia" | Putin Threatens To Unleash Nukes If West Allows Deep Strikes By Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/joint-attack-on-russia-putin-threatens-to-unleash-nukes-if-west-allows-deep-strikes-by-ukraine/): The Kremlin said that President Vladimir Putin’s proposed changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine were a signal to the West as it mulls allowing Ukrainian long-range strikes into Russia. Putin on September 25 announced plans to broaden Russia’s rules on the use of its nuclear weaponry. The proposal would allow a Russian nuclear response in the […]
- [Mahmoud Abbas Says Israel Doesn’t Deserve UN Membership, Vows Palestinians Won’t Leave Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/mahmoud-abbas-says-israel-doesnt-deserve-un-membership-vows-palestinians-wont-leave-gaza/): Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President, began his speech by saying “We will not leave. We will not leave. We will not leave.”
- [Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel sentenced to six months in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/tunisian-presidential-candidate-zammel-sentenced-to-six-months-in-prison/): Ayachi Zammel sentenced on charges of falsifying documents days before Tunisia’s presidential election.
- [Nations unite at the UN to combat antimicrobial resistance threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/nations-unite-at-the-un-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-threat/): World leaders in New York just made a commitment to take action to ensure the future of modern medicine.
- [‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene bears down on north Florida’s Big Bend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/catastrophic-hurricane-helene-bears-down-on-north-floridas-big-bend/): Helene is moving across the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida but has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm at US landfall.
- [‘We will not allow a single centimetre of Gaza to be taken by Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/we-will-not-allow-a-single-centimetre-of-gaza-to-be-taken-by-israel/): We will not leave,’ says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, accusing Israel of a full-scale genocide.
- [DR Congo accuses Rwanda of aiding armed groups in East African court case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/dr-congo-accuses-rwanda-of-aiding-armed-groups-in-east-african-court-case/): DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.
- [New York’s Mayor Eric Adams indicted: Everything you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/new-yorks-mayor-eric-adams-indicted-everything-you-need-to-know/): Adams has been charged with bribery and soliciting illegal foreign donations to his election campaign.
- [‘Coloniser’ microbes to superbugs: How antibiotic resistance behaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/coloniser-microbes-to-superbugs-how-antibiotic-resistance-behaves/): As antimicrobial resistance threatens medical progress, doctors like Sylvia Omulo are looking for clues to help us heal.
- [New York Mayor Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/new-york-mayor-adams-charged-with-taking-bribes-and-illegal-campaign-funds/): The mayor of New York City was indicted on federal charges that He ‘solicited and demanded’ bribes from a Turkish official.
- [“Please Leave…” Australia Asks Thousands Of Citizens To Evacuate Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/please-leave-australia-asks-thousands-of-citizens-to-evacuate-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes/): On September 26, Australia urged 15,000 citizens in Lebanon to leave due to escalating risks, including possible airport closures. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned contingency plans for potential sea evacuations. This comes amid intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have resulted in at least 72 deaths. Australia previously conducted a large evacuation during the 2006 […]
- ['Fate Unclear': Israel's Fresh Lebanon Offensive Targets Hezbollah Drone Chief Abu Saleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/fate-unclear-israels-fresh-lebanon-offensive-targets-hezbollah-drone-chief-abu-saleh/): Hezbollah said the fate of drone unit commander Mohammed Srur, known as Abu Saleh, is unclear after Israeli airstrikes.
- [Biden Pledges Long-Range Ammo in $8bn Ukraine Military Aid As Zelensky Pushes For Strikes On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/biden-pledges-long-range-ammo-in-8bn-ukraine-military-aid-as-zelensky-pushes-for-strikes-on-russia/): US President Joe Biden announced a “surge” in assistance to Ukraine including nearly $8 billion in military aid and new long-range munitions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to present his “victory plan” in meetings with Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. “Today, I am announcing a surge in security assistance for […]
- [Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and AJ+ win Emmy for Gaza war documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/palestinian-journalist-bisan-owda-and-aj-win-emmy-for-gaza-war-documentary/): Award comes after pro-Israel organisation criticises nomination of short film on initial days of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Women and children among victims of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/women-and-children-among-victims-of-israels-attacks-in-lebanon/): Here are some of the hundreds of people killed in Israel’s recent bombardment of Lebanon.
- [Hezbollah rockets land in sea near Israeli city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hezbollah-rockets-land-in-sea-near-israeli-city/): Explosions were seen near the city of Haifa in northern Israel as a barrage of Hezbollah rockets landed in the sea.
- [Will Israel’s onslaught on Lebanon force Iran to shift its approach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/will-israels-onslaught-on-lebanon-force-iran-to-shift-its-approach/): An Iranian response is certain, but leaders in Tehran wish to carefully calibrate their retaliation, analysts said.
- [Mass funeral for Kenya school fire victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/mass-funeral-for-kenya-school-fire-victims/): A mass funeral has been held for the 21 children who were killed in a boarding school fire in central Kenya.
- [“Half-Hearted Settlement Plans” Fuel Russia’s War, Warns Zelensky As Putin Revises Nuclear Doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/half-hearted-settlement-plans-fuel-russias-war-warns-zelensky-as-putin-revises-nuclear-doctrine/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly’s 79th Session, where world leaders convened under the theme “Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity.” The gathering aims to tackle global challenges and foster multilateral discussions among the 193 Member States of the United Nations.
- [Lavrov Meets Jaishankar, Discusses Ukraine, ‘Western Attempts’ To Bring ‘NATO-like’ Elements To Asia-Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/lavrov-meets-jaishankar-discusses-ukraine-western-attempts-to-bring-nato-like-elements-to-asia-pacific/): Russia’s apprehension regarding ‘NATO-like’ elements in Asia-Pacific region comes after leaders of Quad countries met in US’ Wilmington.
- [Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike amid Ukraine attacks: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/putin-lowers-bar-for-nuclear-strike-amid-ukraine-attacks-why-it-matters/): Experts say Putin’s announcement is aimed at stopping the West from allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles.
- [Hong Kong jails shuttered Stand News editor for ‘sedition’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hong-kong-jails-shuttered-stand-news-editor-for-sedition/): Former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen of pro-democracy outlet sentenced to 21 months in jail under colonial-era law.
- [Who is Pesto the penguin and why does everyone love him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/who-is-pesto-the-penguin-and-why-does-everyone-love-him/): Nearly two billion people have viewed footage of the unusually large baby king penguin in Australia.
- [Hezbollah vs Israel – no end to the “reckoning”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/hezbollah-vs-israel-no-end-to-the-reckoning/): The Israeli military’s latest attack on Lebanon threatens a third war between the two countries.
- [She Zhijiang: Discarded Chinese spy or criminal mastermind?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/she-zhijiang-discarded-chinese-spy-or-criminal-mastermind/): World exclusive: Jailed tycoon She Zhijiang’s explosive allegations about Chinese spies and an international conspiracy.
- [Young chef Renad inspires Gaza with viral cooking videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/young-chef-renad-inspires-gaza-with-viral-cooking-videos/): A 10-year-old girl living amid the Israeli onslaught on Gaza finds a love for cooking with ingredients from aid boxes.
- [Biden announces ‘surge’ in military aid for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/biden-announces-surge-in-military-aid-for-ukraine/): US president unveils aid worth nearly $8bn, including ‘long-range’ missiles, ahead of talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy.
- [Will world leaders gathering in New York act on mass atrocities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/will-world-leaders-gathering-in-new-york-act-on-mass-atrocities/): The cascade of crises around the globe, from Ukraine to Gaza, demands leaders to muster the political will to act.
- [‘Your Country Gets Blown To Smithereens’: Trump Threatens Iran, Accuses It Of Trying To Assassinate Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/your-country-gets-blown-to-smithereens-trump-threatens-iran-accuses-it-of-trying-to-assassinate-him/): Donald Trump said US intel officials debriefed him on threats from Iran to assassinate him.
- [Lebanon On The Edge As Israel Snubs Truce Calls, Operation Against Hezbollah To Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/lebanon-on-the-edge-as-israel-snubs-truce-calls-operation-against-hezbollah-to-continue/): Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his army to keep fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon ignoring the US-France-backed truce plea while his two of his top ministers rejected the deal entirely.
- [New York Mayor Eric Adams, At Center Of Multiple Corruption Probes, Indicted; Federal Charges Mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/new-york-mayor-eric-adams-at-center-of-multiple-corruption-probes-indicted-federal-charges-mount/): Federal indictment targets Adams for receiving illegal foreign donations, bypassing regulations, and corruption linked to his inner circle.
- [Inside a Lebanon school shelter for families fleeing Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/inside-a-lebanon-school-shelter-for-families-fleeing-israeli-attacks/): Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari saw how families have been sleeping on desks in a Lebanese school housing displaced people.
- [Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan to quit international cricket in March 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/bangladeshs-shakib-al-hasan-to-quit-international-cricket-in-march-2025/): The troubled ex-captain, facing murder charges in Bangladesh, wants to hang up his boots after the ICC Champions Trophy.
- [Kate Middleton Reaches Out To Prince Harry On His 40th Birthday After Noticing He Was 'Homesick'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/kate-middleton-reaches-out-to-prince-harry-on-his-40th-birthday-after-noticing-he-was-homesick/): Kate Middleton reached out to Prince Harry on his 40th birthday, sending a heartfelt message and gifts after noticing he felt “homesick,” reports say
- [Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/aafia-siddiqui-victim-of-all-victims-part-ii/): In part 2 we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a lawyer representing Aafia Siddiqui.
- [Video: Fighting erupts in Sudan’s capital as army launches new offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/video-fighting-erupts-in-sudans-capital-as-army-launches-new-offensive/): Battles have been taking place in Sudan’s capital Khartoum where the army has launched a new offensive against the RSF.
- [Deadly Israeli assault in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/deadly-israeli-assault-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): One woman was killed and five others injured, including a 9-year-old girl, during the raid in southern Jenin.
- [IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/imf-loan-offers-pakistan-relief-but-long-term-reforms-remain-a-challenge/): The $7bn loan is a lifeline for Pakistan’s struggling economy, but experts say the country needs fundamental changes.
- [Elon Musk Snubbed From British Investment Summit Over Social Media Posts During UK Riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/elon-musk-snubbed-from-british-investment-summit-over-social-media-posts-during-uk-riots/): Elon Musk is not invited to the UK’s International Investment Summit due to controversial social media posts during recent riots
- [Lebanese Prime Minister Believes Ceasefire Between Israel And Hezbollah Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/lebanese-prime-minister-believes-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hezbollah-possible/): Lebanese PM Najib Mikati hopes for a ceasefire to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, amid international calls for peace and ongoing violence in the region
- [Author Jhumpa Lahiri declines NYC’s Noguchi Museum award after keffiyeh ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/author-jhumpa-lahiri-declines-nycs-noguchi-museum-award-after-keffiyeh-ban/): Pulitzer Prize winner refuses to accept award from museum that fired staff for wearing emblem of Palestinian solidarity.
- [Israel Navy Corvette Downs Drone Targeting Eilat As Pro-Iran Factions Threaten “Severe Operations”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/israel-navy-corvette-downs-drone-targeting-eilat-as-pro-iran-factions-threaten-severe-operations/): Iraq’s Islamic Resistance launched a drone strike on the port of Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon and Gaza. The Iran-backed umbrella group of various Iraqi factions took responsibility for the attack, claiming to have launched drones at a “vital target.” Several videos on social media showed smoke rising from the […]
- [US, France lead call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/us-france-lead-call-for-temporary-ceasefire-along-israel-lebanon-border/): Israeli military and Hezbollah continue to trade fire in intense attacks despite appeal for pause in hostilities.
- [Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part I](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/aafia-siddiqui-victim-of-all-victims-part-i/): Clive Stafford Smith, lawyer for Aafia Siddiqui, who he says is a victim of circumstance following the 9/11 attacks.
- [Sudan’s army launches major offensive to retake Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/26/sudans-army-launches-major-offensive-to-retake-khartoum/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [At least 17 killed in mass shooting in South African town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/at-least-17-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-south-african-town/): Manhunt launched after the attacks in southeast of the country were mass shootings have lately become common.
- [Iran Revolutionary Guard General Killed Alongside Nasrallah In Israeli Strike In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/iran-revolutionary-guard-general-killed-alongside-nasrallah-in-israeli-strike-in-beirut/): The killing of Gen. Abbas Nilforushan marks the latest casualty suffered by Iran as the nearly yearlong Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip teeters on the edge of becoming a regional conflict.
- [Aftermath of Israeli strike in Lebanon that killed Hezbollah’s Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/aftermath-of-israeli-strike-in-lebanon-that-killed-hezbollahs-nasrallah/): Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for decades, is the most powerful person to be killed in weeks of cross-border fighting.
- [Hezbollah confirms Israel has killed its leader Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hezbollah-confirms-israel-has-killed-its-leader-hassan-nasrallah/): Hezbollah confirms that Israel has killed its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, analysts explain what might come next.
- [World reacts to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/world-reacts-to-israels-killing-of-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah/): Lebanese group pledges to continue its resistance to Israeli aggression as regional powers condemn Nasrallah’s killing.
- [Sean Diddy | Sean 'Diddy' Combs Facing More Allegations Of Sexual Assault | US News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/sean-diddy-sean-diddy-combs-facing-more-allegations-of-sexual-assault-us-news-news18/): Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in another lawsuit filed in New York.The 12th and latest accuser alleges that after she became pregnant, she was harassed by one his associates to have an abortion and later miscarried.Mr Combs was arrested last week and is currently in […]
- [US Presidential Elections | Kamala Harris Gaining Ground On Donald Trump In US Presidential Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/us-presidential-elections-kamala-harris-gaining-ground-on-donald-trump-in-us-presidential-race/): US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in an poll released on Sunday that found that respondents have come to see her more favourably since she emerged as the Democratic candidate for president.Asked about their views of Harris since she became the nominee, 48 per cent of 1,000 […]
- [Nasrallah Assassination Will Only Strengthen Resistance: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/nasrallah-assassination-will-only-strengthen-resistance-hamas/): Nasrallah death marks a heavy blow to Hezbollah as it reels from an escalating campaign of Israeli attacks.
- [Lebanese TV Anchor Breaks Down Live On Air While Announcing Hezbollah Chief's Death | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/lebanese-tv-anchor-breaks-down-live-on-air-while-announcing-hezbollah-chiefs-death-video/): Nasrallah, the Secretary General of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, was killed in an air strike by the Israeli military on Friday
- [“We Are All Sayyed Hassan…” Say Lebanese As Israel Kills Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/we-are-all-sayyed-hassan-say-lebanese-as-israel-kills-nasrallah/): On Sept. 27, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut’s suburbs. The video shows opposing views on Hezbollah leader’s rumored death. A Lebanese citizen dismisses it as psychological warfare, emphasizing resistance, while an Israeli expresses relief, acknowledging challenges ahead, yet hoping for peace despite uncertainties in the region’s future.
- [Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/why-medical-support-for-safe-abortion-is-growing-in-a-post-roe-world/): While the right to safe abortion has been restricted in the US, elsewhere, governments are liberalising abortion laws.
- [Hassan Nasrallah Dead: Who Could Succeed Him As New Hezbollah Chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hassan-nasrallah-dead-who-could-succeed-him-as-new-hezbollah-chief/): The killing of Nasrallah, who led the militant group for over three decades, has likely given a substantial blow to the group especially when the Israeli military have decimated Hezbollah’s leadership structure.
- [Pentagon Confirms “Complex” Houthi Op As 23 Missiles, Drone Target US Warships En Route To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/pentagon-confirms-complex-houthi-op-as-23-missiles-drone-target-us-warships-en-route-to-israel/): Yemeni Houthis claimed to have carried out an operation against three American destroyers as they were heading towards Israel. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea announced that the attack was carried out using 23 ballistic and winged missiles and a drone.The Houthi official claimed that the operation resulted in a direct hit against the three US destroyers. […]
- [UNGA | Israel Vs Hezbollah | Escalation In Lebanon Puts Un General Assembly To The Test | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/unga-israel-vs-hezbollah-escalation-in-lebanon-puts-un-general-assembly-to-the-test-news18/): Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon electrifies as much as it divides the United Nations General Assembly. An emergency meeting of the Security Council was scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, in New York to discuss the operation launched on Monday by Israel against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia. With several hundred people already killed in two days […]
- [Helicopter Crash In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kills Six, Injures Eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/helicopter-crash-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-kills-six-injures-eight/): There were 14 people on board. The chartered helicopter of an oil field company crashed soon after takeoff due to a technical fault
- [Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘criminal’ Israel for killing Hezbollah’s Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/irans-khamenei-slams-criminal-israel-for-killing-hezbollahs-nasrallah/): Supreme leader defiant after killing of Nasrallah, saying Israel had not seriously hurt Hezbollah’s ‘solid structure’.
- [Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah leader, killed in Beirut in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hassan-nasrallah-hezbollah-leader-killed-in-beirut-in-israeli-strike/): The 64-year-old was widely seen as the ‘personification’ of the armed group he led for 32 years.
- [The peace appeals of Israel’s Western enablers are a cynical charade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/the-peace-appeals-of-israels-western-enablers-are-a-cynical-charade/): For the West, Lebanese lives are as disposable as Palestinian lives. Its calls for a ceasefire are no more than a sham.
- [US To “Adjust” Force Posture After Nasrallah’s “Assassination” | US-Made Bomb Struck Beirut: Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/us-to-adjust-force-posture-after-nasrallahs-assassination-us-made-bomb-struck-beirut-iran/): US President Joe Biden ordered US forces in the Middle East to be adjusted “as necessary,” the White House said on September 27. The move came after Israel launched a wave of strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut and claimed it had killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.Biden was “briefed several times today by his national security […]
- [At UN Stage, Israel's Netanyahu Brands Iran 'Curse' And Lauds India 'Blessing' With Contrasting Maps | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/at-un-stage-israels-netanyahu-brands-iran-curse-and-lauds-india-blessing-with-contrasting-maps-watch/): Netanyahu brands Iran as the main conflict source, displaying maps that label regions as “The Curse” and “The Blessing,” including Palestinian territories.
- [Israel Claims Hamas Has Been Defeated Militarily In Gaza, Now Operating As Guerrilla Group: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-claims-hamas-has-been-defeated-militarily-in-gaza-now-operating-as-guerrilla-group-report/): According to the Israeli military, Hamas is no longer the same organisation it was before October 7. Its command structure, weaponry, and number of operatives have been severely weakened
- [Hezbollah Confirms Death Of Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hezbollah-confirms-death-of-hassan-nasrallah/): Post Content
- [Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian figures whose killings were blamed on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hezbollah-hamas-and-iranian-figures-whose-killings-were-blamed-on-israel/): Israel’s military claims that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli strike on Beirut.
- [Eight killed in Russian drone attacks on medical centre in Sumy, Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/eight-killed-in-russian-drone-attacks-on-medical-centre-in-sumy-ukraine/): The second attack hit the hospital in northeastern Ukraine as patients evacuated, authorities and witnesses say.
- [“Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Eliminated,” IDF Claims After Strike on Beirut Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-eliminated-idf-claims-after-strike-on-beirut-headquarters/): On September 28, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced via Twitter that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, would no longer be able to terrorize the world. This statement followed a successful targeted strike conducted by the IDF on September 27, resulting in the elimination of Nasrallah along with key Hezbollah commanders, […]
- [Israel 'Dismantles' Hezbollah: A List Of Top Leaders Of Iranian-Backed Group Eliminated By IDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-dismantles-hezbollah-a-list-of-top-leaders-of-iranian-backed-group-eliminated-by-idf/): Israeli airstrikes in Beirut target Hezbollah leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah
- [Lavrov Warns Middle East Is At Precipice Of “Full-Blown War”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/lavrov-warns-middle-east-is-at-precipice-of-full-blown-war/): On September 27, the Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Beirut after targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters. Israeli officials claimed the strikes aimed at senior Hezbollah commanders, though the fate of leader Nasrallah remained unclear. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov condemned the escalating conflict and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further casualties.
- [Norway Issues International Warrant For India-Born Rinson Jose Linked To Lebanon's Exploding Pagers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/norway-issues-international-warrant-for-india-born-rinson-jose-linked-to-lebanons-exploding-pagers/): Norway issued an international search request for Rnson Jose, a Norwegian-Indian man linked to the sale of pagers to Hezbollah which exploded last week.
- [At least 32 people killed, 12 missing in Nepal floods and landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/at-least-32-people-killed-12-missing-in-nepal-floods-and-landslides/): Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats.
- [After Nasrallah's Death, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Transferred To Secure Location: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/after-nasrallahs-death-irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-transferred-to-secure-location-sources/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a secure location inside the country with heightened security measures in place.
- ['New Order': Israeli Military Announces Name Of Beirut Strike That Killed Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/new-order-israeli-military-announces-name-of-beirut-strike-that-killed-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): The IDF confirms the successful airstrike “New Order” that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut
- [Israel Calls Nasrallah “Bad Actor,” Says Beirut Strike Targeted “Bad People”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-calls-nasrallah-bad-actor-says-beirut-strike-targeted-bad-people/): On September 27, Israeli airstrikes in Beirut targeted a meeting of individuals planning attacks on Israel, according to UN Ambassador Danny Danon. He labeled these individuals as “bad people” and described Hezbollah leader Nasrallah as a “bad actor” deserving punishment, though he did not confirm Nasrallah’s presence at the meeting.
- [Is Austria’s far right poised for historic win in Sunday elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/is-austrias-far-right-poised-for-historic-win-in-sunday-elections/): The Freedom Party of Austria looks set to beat rivals for the first time. What are its policies?
- [Families flee to Beirut’s seafront to escape devastating Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/families-flee-to-beiruts-seafront-to-escape-devastating-israeli-attacks/): Waves of Israeli attacks on southern areas in Lebanon’s capital kill several people and force many residents to flee.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 946](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-946/): As the war enters its 946th day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel says Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-says-hezbollah-leader-killed-in-beirut-strike/): The Israeli army says it has killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in an air attack on a neighbourhood in Beirut.
- [Israel’s military says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israels-military-says-it-has-killed-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah/): While Hezbollah has yet to comment, Israel says it hit the group’s leadership at their headquarters in south Beirut.
- [Israel Announces Killing Of Top Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah In Targeted Airstrike In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-announces-killing-of-top-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-in-targeted-airstrike-in-beirut/): The IDF announces the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted airstrike in Beirut
- [Buildings Flattened In Beirut As Israel Targets Hezbollah Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/buildings-flattened-in-beirut-as-israel-targets-hezbollah-headquarters/): On September 27, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and prompting ongoing rescue operations. The Israeli military described the attack as a “precise strike.” Reports confirmed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah is alive, while the blasts recalled the intensity of the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- [Israeli Military Says Head Of Hamas In Southern Syria Killed In Overnight Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israeli-military-says-head-of-hamas-in-southern-syria-killed-in-overnight-airstrike/): The IDF said that Fahd was eliminated while he was planning to execute another terror attack in the immediate future
- [“We Have Tendons Of Steel” Netanyahu Fumes As Israel Claims Hezbollah “Hiding” Nasrallah’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/we-have-tendons-of-steel-netanyahu-fumes-as-israel-claims-hezbollah-hiding-nasrallahs-death/): Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah is not reachable, and his fate cannot be determined after an Israeli strike, Reuters reported citing a source. Hours after Israel launched one of the heaviest airstrikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh area, Hezbollah had not made a statement on Nasrallah’s fate. Earlier, a source close to Hezbollah told Reuters that Nasrallah was […]
- ['United Nations Must Evolve': Bhutan And Portugal Join UK, France In Backing India's Permanent UNSC Seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/united-nations-must-evolve-bhutan-and-portugal-join-uk-france-in-backing-indias-permanent-unsc-seat/): After endorsements from France, UK, and US, Portugal and Bhutan support India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council
- [‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/its-needless-death-ugandan-activists-decry-restrictive-abortion-laws/): Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices.
- ['Our War Is With Hezbollah, Not The People Of Lebanon': IDF Warns Beirut Residents To Evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/our-war-is-with-hezbollah-not-the-people-of-lebanon-idf-warns-beirut-residents-to-evacuate/): The IDF calls on Beirut residents to evacuate areas near Hezbollah facilities amid rising tensions, emphasizing its commitment to dismantling the group’s offensive capabilities.
- ['I Took Action Against It': Muizzu Regrets Past Disparaging Comments About PM Modi That Soured India-Maldives Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/i-took-action-against-it-muizzu-regrets-past-disparaging-comments-about-pm-modi-that-soured-india-maldives-ties/): Muizzu breaks silence on the India-Maldives diplomatic row, stating “nobody should say such things” about past remarks on PM Modi by a sacked minister
- ['Audacity To Attack World's Largest Democracy': India's Riposte To Pakistan PM's Kashmir Remarks At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/audacity-to-attack-worlds-largest-democracy-indias-riposte-to-pakistan-pms-kashmir-remarks-at-un/): India responds sharply to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir remarks at the UNGA
- [Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/sombre-mood-after-a-kolkata-rape-and-murder-dampens-durga-puja-celebrations/): Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.
- [Zainab Nasrallah, Daughter Of Top Hezbollah Leader, Killed In Beirut Strike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/zainab-nasrallah-daughter-of-top-hezbollah-leader-killed-in-beirut-strike-report/): Zainab Nasrallah, daughter of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, raising potential symbolic implications for the group
- [Who is Hassan Nasrallah? The Hezbollah Leader At Target Of Israeli Strikes In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/who-is-hassan-nasrallah-the-hezbollah-leader-at-target-of-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/): Since February 1992, Hassan Nasrallah has been serving as the secretary-general of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.
- [Israeli Military Says Killed Several Hezbollah Commanders In Targeted Lebanon Air Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israeli-military-says-killed-several-hezbollah-commanders-in-targeted-lebanon-air-strikes-video/): Hezbollah has not confirmed or denied Israel’s announcement about the commanders
- [Is Hezbollah Chief Dead? Israeli Official Says ‘Hard To Believe’ Nasrallah Survived IDF Air Strikes In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/is-hezbollah-chief-dead-israeli-official-says-hard-to-believe-nasrallah-survived-idf-air-strikes-in-beirut/): Israeli officials speculate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may have been killed in a targeted IDF strike in Beirut
- [US Charges Three Iranians Over Donald Trump Campaign Hack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/us-charges-three-iranians-over-donald-trump-campaign-hack/): The U.S. charges three Iranians with election interference, accusing them of hacking Trump’s campaign as part of a wider operation linked to the IRGC
- [Diplomats Walk Out During Netanyahu's UN Speech Over Israeli Military Campaign In Gaza, Lebanon | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/diplomats-walk-out-during-netanyahus-un-speech-over-israeli-military-campaign-in-gaza-lebanon-video/): Israel launched intense airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, causing chaos and casualties, amid speculation about the fate of leader Hassan Nasrallah
- [Did Turkey 'Buy Favour' With NYC Mayor? Trump Says Eric Adams Indicted for Stand On Illegal Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/did-turkey-buy-favour-with-nyc-mayor-trump-says-eric-adams-indicted-for-stand-on-illegal-migrants/): New York governor Kathy Hochul has begun to examine a long-dormant power that lets governors remove local officials such as mayors. The move follows indictment of the New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sept. 26.Lawyers in Hochul’s office internally discussed the legal and constitutional framework for removing an elected official, as per reports. The […]
- [‘Not serious’: Blinken again urges diplomacy as Israel strikes Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/not-serious-blinken-again-urges-diplomacy-as-israel-strikes-beirut/): Antony Blinken warns region faces ‘precarious moment’, but experts say US’s failure to pressure Israel fuelling crisis.
- [US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/us-to-end-anti-isil-operation-in-iraq-but-unclear-if-troops-will-remain/): US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’.
- [Israel ‘escalates to de-escalate’ with Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-escalates-to-de-escalate-with-hezbollah/): Israel reverts to its wartime playbook as it manufactures consent for all-out war on Lebanon.
- [Shin Bet Foils "Israeli Citizens Plan To Bomb Jewish Holy Sites", IDF Busts "Hezbollah Spy Network"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/shin-bet-foils-israeli-citizens-plan-to-bomb-jewish-holy-sites-idf-busts-hezbollah-spy-network/): The Shin Bet and Israel Police thwarted a planned terror bombing and shooting attack at Jewish holy sites in the north last month, security forces announced in a joint statement on Thursday.The agencies said they arrested Basel Abahara, a 23-year-old Galilee resident who planned the attack, and two minors in mid-August. An indictment was filed […]
- [Is Sudan’s army on the verge of recapturing Khartoum?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/is-sudans-army-on-the-verge-of-recapturing-khartoum/): Sudan’s army launched a major assault on Khartoum in a bid to recapture the capital from the Rapid Support Forces.
- [What will bring an end to Sudan’s conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/what-will-bring-an-end-to-sudans-conflict/): Sudan’s army made gains in the capital Khartoum this week.
- [New Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Cites Russia And China Incursions, Pitches For Expansion of US-Led Quad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/new-japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-cites-russia-and-china-incursions-pitches-for-expansion-of-us-led-quad/): Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba has triumphed in his fifth bid to become Japan’s prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida. Ishiba defeated hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi in one of Japan’s most unpredictable elections in decades with a record nine candidates in the field. Meanwhile, China warned Japan on September 26 that it should be prepared “to […]
- [Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/why-can-the-us-election-vote-count-take-so-long-what-to-know-in-500-words/): US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation.
- [Qatar announces $100M for funding of UNRWA to support Gaza effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/qatar-announces-100m-for-funding-of-unrwa-to-support-gaza-effort/): Qatari Minister of International Cooperation Lolwah Al-Khater announces $100M for funding of UNRWA.
- [Trump Flaunts Good Relationship With Putin, Tells Zelensky "It Takes Two To Tango" in New York Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/trump-flaunts-good-relationship-with-putin-tells-zelensky-it-takes-two-to-tango-in-new-york-meet/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Friday (September 27) he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their war, as he stood next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before their meeting in New York. Speaking to reporters at Trump Tower, Zelensky said he wanted to discuss his “victory plan” for Ukraine with […]
- [Lebanese community steps up to help people displaced by the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/lebanese-community-steps-up-to-help-people-displaced-by-the-war/): Lebanese volunteers came together to help people displaced by the Israeli war on Southern parts of Lebanon.
- [Man City’s Rodri out for the season after undergoing knee surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/man-citys-rodri-out-for-the-season-after-undergoing-knee-surgery/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms midfielder Rodri will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.
- [Powerful Israeli bombardment hits Beirut’s densely populated Dahiyeh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/powerful-israeli-bombardment-hits-beiruts-densely-populated-dahiyeh/): The largest Israeli bombardment in Lebanon to date has hit Beirut’s densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood.
- [‘Promotes Khalistani Conspiracy Theories’: Canada MP Chandra Arya Slams Fresh Kanishka Bombing Probe Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/promotes-khalistani-conspiracy-theories-canada-mp-chandra-arya-slams-fresh-kanishka-bombing-probe-plea/): The Indian-origin MP from Nepean said the plea for the fresh probe was a bid to spread conspiracy theories backed by Khalistanis.
- [‘Not Involved’: US On Israeli Strike On Hezbollah’s Nasrallah In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/not-involved-us-on-israeli-strike-on-hezbollahs-nasrallah-in-beirut/): Sabrina Singh, US defence department spokesperson, said that defence secretary Austin spoke to Israeli counterpart Gallant as the strikes were ongoing.
- [What we know about Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/what-we-know-about-israels-latest-attacks-on-lebanon/): Israel says the attacks that levelled residential buildings in southern Beirut targeted Hezbollah’s ‘central command’.
- [Alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, hip-hop culture will also be on trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/alongside-sean-diddy-combs-hip-hop-culture-will-also-be-on-trial/): The revelations about the music mogul’s abuse of women spanning decades should be a wake-up call for the industry.
- [Several explosions in Beirut as Israel says it attacked Hezbollah HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/several-explosions-in-beirut-as-israel-says-it-attacked-hezbollah-hq/): Army says the attack targeted ‘the central headquarters’ of Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
- [Is Israel dragging the US into a Mideast quagmire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/is-israel-dragging-the-us-into-a-mideast-quagmire/): Experts weigh in on US strategy as Israel drags Middle East into escalating war in Lebanon and unending war in Gaza.
- [Maldives President Muizzu To Visit India? Here’s What He Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/maldives-president-muizzu-to-visit-india-heres-what-he-said/): Mohamed Muizzu last visited New Delhi in June this year to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [Pakistan Provokes Again, Shehbaz Sharif Draws Parallels Between Gaza And Kashmir In UN Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/pakistan-provokes-again-shehbaz-sharif-draws-parallels-between-gaza-and-kashmir-in-un-speech/): Sharif said people in Jammu and Kashmir ‘like the people of Palestine struggled for a century for their freedom and right to self-determination’.
- [IDF Strikes Hezbollah HQ In Beirut As Netanyahu Vows Attacks In UN Speech, Nasrallah's Fate Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/idf-strikes-hezbollah-hq-in-beirut-as-netanyahu-vows-attacks-in-un-speech-nasrallahs-fate-unknown/): The Israeli military said its Air Force struck Hezbollah’s main headquarters in Beirut on September 27. Israel said it is checking if Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was at present at the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut when it was struck. However, a source close to Hezbollah said “Sayyed Nasrallah is fine,” as per news agency AFP. […]
- [Civil war in the home of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: Fear grips Culiacan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/civil-war-in-the-home-of-mexicos-sinaloa-cartel-fear-grips-culiacan/): Recent abduction and arrest of a top drug lord has set off a vicious war inside Mexico’s most violent cartel.
- [Netanyahu tells UN Israel will continue attacks on Gaza, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/netanyahu-tells-un-israel-will-continue-attacks-on-gaza-lebanon/): Prime Minister says Israel will ‘continue degrading Hezbollah’ until it achieves its goals along Lebanon border.
- [Israel bombards Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-bombards-beirut/): Video shows the aftermath of successive Israeli strikes on the southern Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut.
- [Trump meets Zelenskyy in NYC amid concerns about US support for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/trump-meets-zelenskyy-in-nyc-amid-concerns-about-us-support-for-ukraine/): Kyiv worries a peace deal brokered by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would lead to loss of territory.
- ["If You Strike Us..." Netanyahu Warns Iran of "Israel's Long Arm", Slams "Savage" Hamas, Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/if-you-strike-us-netanyahu-warns-iran-of-israels-long-arm-slams-savage-hamas-hezbollah/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to keep striking Hezbollah and fight “until victory” against Hamas, in an address to world leaders on Friday that defied calls for ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza.Israel’s aerial bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed around 700 people this week alone, according to the health ministry, but a […]
- ['Necessary Action To Save Israelis': IDF Targets Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah In New Beirut Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/necessary-action-to-save-israelis-idf-targets-hezbollah-leader-nasrallah-in-new-beirut-strikes/): Israeli military says it carried out a “precise strike” on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut.
- [‘Long arm of Israel’ can reach anywhere in Iran, Netanyahu tells UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/long-arm-of-israel-can-reach-anywhere-in-iran-netanyahu-tells-unga/): The “long arm of Israel” can reach the anywhere in Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
- [NYC mayor Adams to be arraigned on federal corruption charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/nyc-mayor-adams-to-be-arraigned-on-federal-corruption-charges/): Eric Adams says he will fight charges stemming from alleged illegal campaign contributions from Turkish sources.
- [Lebanese civilians fleeing Israeli attacks face hardship and exploitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/lebanese-civilians-fleeing-israeli-attacks-face-hardship-and-exploitation/): As Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon, civilians brace for more violent consequences amid conflict with Hezbollah.
- [Israel Deploys Tanks Near Lebanon Border As Forces Prepare For Ground Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/israel-deploys-tanks-near-lebanon-border-as-forces-prepare-for-ground-operation/): Israeli tanks and armored vehicles were deployed in northern Israel as military officials indicated ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Israel continued its operations, targeting Iranian arms transfers and escalating tensions in the region amid fears of a broader conflict.
- [Houthis 'Attack US Destroyers', Claim Missile Attack on Tel Aviv, IDF 'Strikes Hezbollah Launchers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/houthis-attack-us-destroyers-claim-missile-attack-on-tel-aviv-idf-strikes-hezbollah-launchers/): Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis claim a missile and a drone attack on central Israel. The group said that they attacked an Israeli military target in Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile and Ashkelon with a drone, adding that both operations achieved their goals.Meanwhile, the Israeli military released video showing what it said are multiple air strikes […]
- ['If You Hurt Us...': Netanyahu Warns Iran As Israel Sends Tanks To Lebanon Border For Possible Ground Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/if-you-hurt-us-netanyahu-warns-iran-as-israel-sends-tanks-to-lebanon-border-for-possible-ground-assault/): The Israeli Prime Minister said the aim is to degrade Hezbollah as he explained Israel’s military objectives with respect to Lebanon.
- [‘Pakistan will respond decisively to any Indian aggression’ says Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/pakistan-will-respond-decisively-to-any-indian-aggression-says-sharif/): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warns that the country will respond to Indian aggression.
- [Netanyahu attacks UN as “anti-Israel Flat Earth Society”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/netanyahu-attacks-un-as-anti-israel-flat-earth-society/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the United Nations as an “antisemitic swamp.”
- [Satellite Images Show Extensive Devastation In Lebanon After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/satellite-images-show-extensive-devastation-in-lebanon-after-israeli-strikes/): Satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal extensive devastation in Lebanon’s Baalbek-Hermel Governorate due to Israel’s intensified airstrikes, resulting in over 600 deaths. As Hezbollah retaliated with missile strikes, Israel rejected global ceasefire calls, escalating tensions and prompting the US and France to advocate for a potential 21-day truce.
- [‘Very Good Sign’: Donald Trump On Meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/very-good-sign-donald-trump-on-meeting-ukrainian-president-zelensky-in-new-york/): Donald Trump hosted the Ukrainian President at the Trump Tower as tensions rise between both of them over how Ukraine is responding to the Russian military operation.
- [If we want to build a better future, we all need to eat more fish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/if-we-want-to-build-a-better-future-we-all-need-to-eat-more-fish/): Embracing fish and other aquatic foods will be key to sustainably meeting global nutritional demands of the future.
- ["Can't Just Throw Away Lives" Orban Aide Slams Zelensky's "Irresponsible" Decision To Fight Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/cant-just-throw-away-lives-orban-aide-slams-zelenskys-irresponsible-decision-to-fight-russia/): Hungary’s most popular opposition figure called for the resignation of one of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s closest aides on Thursday over statements he made suggesting that Hungary wouldn’t have defended itself against a Russian invasion, unlike Ukraine.The aide, Balázs Orbán, who isn’t related to the prime minister, said on his podcast on Wednesday that Ukrainian […]
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim to have targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and Ashkelon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/yemens-houthis-claim-to-have-targeted-israels-tel-aviv-and-ashkelon/): Iran-aligned group says it will continue its attacks on Israel until its ‘aggression on Lebanon and Gaza stops’.
- [Barcelona fans banned for one Champions League game for Nazi-style flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/barcelona-fans-banned-for-one-champions-league-game-for-nazi-style-flag/): Barcelona fans banned from Red Star Belgrade trip following UEFA ‘racism and/or other discriminatory conduct’ charge.
- [How young people are changing the world of politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/how-young-people-are-changing-the-world-of-politics/): We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.
- [What’s happening in new battles for Sudan’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/whats-happening-in-new-battles-for-sudans-capital/): Sudan’s army has launched its largest offensive in the capital for months.
- [More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/more-than-30000-people-crossed-into-syria-from-lebanon-un/): About half of them were children and adolescents and 80 percent were Syrian nationals, according to UNHCR.
- [What is Zelenskyy’s ‘Victory Plan’ against Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/27/what-is-zelenskyys-victory-plan-against-russia/): Long-range missiles and urgent NATO membership for Ukraine: Here’s more about Zelenskyy’s plan for victory.
- ['From The River To The...': Under Its New Law, Germany To Deny Citizenship To Those Using Pro-Palestinian Slogans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/from-the-river-to-the-under-its-new-law-germany-to-deny-citizenship-to-those-using-pro-palestinian-slogans/): Germany denies citizenship to anyone who shares or engages with the slogan “From the river to the sea,” linked to support for Palestine, under new regulations
- [In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/in-the-philippines-costly-marriage-annulments-spur-calls-to-allow-divorce/): Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.
- [JD Vance vs. Tim Walz: When And Where To Watch US Vice Presidential Debate Ahead Of 2024 Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/jd-vance-vs-tim-walz-when-and-where-to-watch-us-vice-presidential-debate-ahead-of-2024-election/): Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance meet for their only scheduled vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 in New York, five weeks before Election Day
- [Where Is Yahya Sinwar? Photo Of Hamas Chief Seen At IDF Briefing Leaves His Whereabouts In Doubt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/where-is-yahya-sinwar-photo-of-hamas-chief-seen-at-idf-briefing-leaves-his-whereabouts-in-doubt/): Questions arise about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s fate after IDF Chief of Staff displays a photo with a question mark over his name during a briefing
- [‘Earthquake’: Austria’s far-right Freedom Party wins election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/earthquake-austrias-far-right-freedom-party-wins-election/): The far right might struggle to form a coalition because most other parties have said they will not work with it.
- [Hasan Hasan Nasrallah's Death | US President Joe Biden To Speak To Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hasan-hasan-nasrallahs-death-us-president-joe-biden-to-speak-to-israels-prime-minister-netanyahu/): US president Joe Biden to speak to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the death of Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah
- [UK-Based Woman Uncovers Decade-Long Relationship Was A Case Of Catfishing By Her Own Cousin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/uk-based-woman-uncovers-decade-long-relationship-was-a-case-of-catfishing-by-her-own-cousin/): The unbelievable catfishing tale of Kirat Assi, who spent a decade in a fake relationship
- [SpaceX Capsule For Stuck Astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams Docks At Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/spacex-capsule-for-stuck-astronauts-butch-wilmore-sunita-williams-docks-at-space-station/): A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked at the ISS, set to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after their extended stay due to Starliner issues
- [Israel Used US-made Bomb in Attack on Hezbollah Head, US Senator Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-used-us-made-bomb-in-attack-on-hezbollah-head-us-senator-says/): Mark Kelly, chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, said Israel used a 2,000-lb (900-kg) Mark 84 series bomb, during an interview with NBC.
- [Middle East On Brink As Israel Strikes Heart Of Beirut For The First Time; Lebanon's Toll Mounts To 105](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/middle-east-on-brink-as-israel-strikes-heart-of-beirut-for-the-first-time-lebanons-toll-mounts-to-105/): An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in Beirut escalates regional tensions, marking a new phase in hostilities in the region
- [Pakistani Police Clash With Protesters During Karachi Rally Over Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/pakistani-police-clash-with-protesters-during-karachi-rally-over-hezbollah-chief-nasrallahs-killing/): Pakistani police on Sunday used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters marching towards the US Consulate in Karachi during a rally to condemn Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
- [Israeli attacks kill 105 people in Lebanon as war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-attacks-kill-105-people-in-lebanon-as-war-escalates/): Israeli military carries out an air raid against an apartment building in the heart of Beirut for first time in years.
- [Can a war in the Middle East be averted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/can-a-war-in-the-middle-east-be-averted/): The region braces for further attacks after Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
- [What comes next for Hezbollah after Israel’s assassination of Nasrallah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/what-comes-next-for-hezbollah-after-israels-assassination-of-nasrallah/): Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination has left a void in Hezbollah’s leadership.
- [Israel likely used US-made bombs in Nasrallah assassination: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-likely-used-us-made-bombs-in-nasrallah-assassination-report/): Washington Post reports the Israeli army possibly dropped heavy US bombs in the attack, which razed buildings in Beirut.
- [Cousin Safieddine Or Hezbollah “No. 2” Qassem - Who Will Succeed Nasrallah As Israel Pounds Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/cousin-safieddine-or-hezbollah-no-2-qassem-who-will-succeed-nasrallah-as-israel-pounds-lebanon/): Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who led the group for 32 years, was killed in an Israeli strike on Sept. 27 in Beirut. The killing of Nasrallah has left a vacuum in the movement that has already had much of its leadership decapitated as a result of months of Israeli assassinations. Finding a replacement of […]
- [Who are the top 10 players to watch at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/who-are-the-top-10-players-to-watch-at-the-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/): From Smriti Mandhana to Abtaha Maqsood, Al Jazeera picks the 10 players who could light up the tournament in the UAE.
- [Russia Destroys "125 Ukrainian Drones", Lavrov Warns West Against "Suicide Venture" In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/russia-destroys-125-ukrainian-drones-lavrov-warns-west-against-suicide-venture-in-ukraine/): Russia destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones overnight, targeting seven regions and the Sea of Azov, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Air defence systems intercepted a significant number, including 67 drones over Volgograd and others over Belgorod, Rostov, and Voronezh. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 15 out of 22 Shahed drones launched by Russia, with […]
- [Former Netanyahu rival Gideon Saar joins Israeli cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/former-netanyahu-rival-gideon-saar-joins-israeli-cabinet/): The move will boost the prime minister’s governing coalition domestically as Israel attacks countries across the region.
- [Nasrallah Body Recovered, IDF Conducts "Violent Air Raid" In Beirut, Strikes Houthi Bastion Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/nasrallah-body-recovered-idf-conducts-violent-air-raid-in-beirut-strikes-houthi-bastion-hodeidah/): The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been recovered from the site of an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, Reuters reported. The report said that the body had no direct wounds and that it appeared the cause of death was blunt trauma from the force of the blast. Hezbollah has confirmed Nasrallah’s death […]
- [Body Of Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Recovered In Beirut, Reports Indicate Death From 'Blunt Trauma'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/body-of-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-recovered-in-beirut-reports-indicate-death-from-blunt-trauma/): Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s body has been recovered after an Israeli airstrike
- [Rishi Sunak's Successors Debate Immigration, Calling For Stricter Visa Rules For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/rishi-sunaks-successors-debate-immigration-calling-for-stricter-visa-rules-for-indians/): Nigerian-heritage Badenoch, considered among the favourites to win the ongoing Tory leadership election
- [Eight Dead In Colombia Military Helicopter Crash: President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/eight-dead-in-colombia-military-helicopter-crash-president/): The eight were on a mission in the eastern department of Vichada, President Gustavo Petro wrote on X.
- [‘We lost a great supporter’: Palestinians in Gaza mourn Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/we-lost-a-great-supporter-palestinians-in-gaza-mourn-hassan-nasrallah/): Displaced families in Deir el-Balah share feelings of heartbreak and numbness over the killing of the Hezbollah leader.
- [What’s behind recent false claims about immigrants and crime in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/whats-behind-recent-false-claims-about-immigrants-and-crime-in-the-us/): Studies show rhetoric about immigrants and crime is often exaggerated or false. So why do these false narratives spread?
- [Khamenei “Shaken” After Narsallah’s Death | Israel Hacks Into Beirut Airport To Divert Iran Plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/khamenei-shaken-after-narsallahs-death-israel-hacks-into-beirut-airport-to-divert-iran-plane/): Iran’s leadership is divided and bewildered over Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iranian officials told The New York Times. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is apparently undecided about what to do next, the officials said.While conservative Iranians want a strong response, including a direct attack on Israel, moderates are urging restraint, the […]
- [Israel Military Says About 120 Hezbollah Targets Hit In Latest Lebanon Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-military-says-about-120-hezbollah-targets-hit-in-latest-lebanon-strikes/): The Israeli military launched new strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, hitting around 120 sites as cross-border air raids escalate tensions in the region
- [“Revenge On Its Way...” Houthis Warn Israel | Islamic Resistance UAV Attacks “Vital Target” In Eilat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/revenge-on-its-way-houthis-warn-israel-islamic-resistance-uav-attacks-vital-target-in-eilat/): On September 28, the Houthi rebels announced a missile strike targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s return from New York. Using a Palestine-2 ballistic missile, the attack aimed to support Palestinians and respond to Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Although the missile was intercepted by Israel’s Arrow defense system, sirens […]
- [Nepal Floods: Residents Return To Mud-Caked Homes As Death Toll Reaches 170](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/nepal-floods-residents-return-to-mud-caked-homes-as-death-toll-reaches-170/): More than 260 people have died in Nepal in rain-related disasters this year
- [Austria Far Right Set For Historic Win In Vote As Freedom Party Leads In Exit Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/austria-far-right-set-for-historic-win-in-vote-as-freedom-party-leads-in-exit-polls/): The Freedom Party (FPOe) has been in government several times but has never won a national vote
- [Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hopes-of-finding-48-missing-people-fade-after-boat-sinks-off-canary-islands/): At least nine people, including a child, have been confirmed dead and 27 rescued after shipwreck off the Spanish coast.
- [Israel's "10 Days Of Attack" Ends In Nasrallah Killing, Netanyahu Agreed Just Before UN Speech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israels-10-days-of-attack-ends-in-nasrallah-killing-netanyahu-agreed-just-before-un-speech/): The decision to go ahead with the strike that killed Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly taken by Israeli PM shortly before he addressed the UN in New York on Sept 27. The decision had been approved in principle by the Israeli cabinet on Sept. 26 evening, as per a report by Channel 12.The strike culminated what […]
- [Israel Military Says 'More Than 20 Hezbollah Terrorists' Killed Alongside Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-military-says-more-than-20-hezbollah-terrorists-killed-alongside-hassan-nasrallah/): According to the statement, Ibrahim Hussein Jazini and Samir Tawfiq Dib who were “among Nasrallah’s closest associates” had been killed
- [Israel Targets Houthi Rebels In Yemen After Killing Dozens Of Hezbollah Commanders In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-targets-houthi-rebels-in-yemen-after-killing-dozens-of-hezbollah-commanders-in-lebanon/): Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, employing dozens of aircraft in the operation
- [Elon Musk’s Big Claim For US Polls, Says ‘If Trump Is Not Elected, This Will Be The Last…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/elon-musks-big-claim-for-us-polls-says-if-trump-is-not-elected-this-will-be-the-last/): While endorsing the ex-President, Musk said that electing Trump is the only way to save democracy in the US..
- [Pakistan Slashes 150,000 Jobs And Closes Six Ministries As Part Of USD 7 Billion IMF Loan Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/pakistan-slashes-150000-jobs-and-closes-six-ministries-as-part-of-usd-7-billion-imf-loan-deal/): The Pakistan finance minister said right-sizing within ministries was going on and the decision to close six ministries is set to be implemented, while two ministries will be merged
- [Israeli army launches air raids on Yemen’s Ras Isa and Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israeli-army-launches-air-raids-on-yemens-ras-isa-and-hodeidah/): Attacks on western Yemen come a day after Houthis say they fired a missile at airport near Tel Aviv.
- [Video: Global reactions to Hassan Nasrallah’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/video-global-reactions-to-hassan-nasrallahs-killing/): Israel’s killing of Hassan Nasrallah has prompted reactions across the region.
- [Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/nepal-closes-schools-as-heavy-rains-bring-country-to-standstill/): Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides.
- [Austria’s far-right Freedom Party projected to win election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/austrias-far-right-freedom-party-projected-to-win-election/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Russia Hopes West Heard Putin’s Nuclear Warning | Lavrov Urges End To Use Of US-Made Bombs In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/russia-hopes-west-heard-putins-nuclear-warning-lavrov-urges-end-to-use-of-us-made-bombs-in-gaza/): During the 79th UN General Assembly, Sergey Lavrov addressed world leaders focusing on “Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity.” The session aims to tackle global challenges collaboratively, emphasizing the UNGA’s role as a vital platform for multilateral discussions among its 193 Member States.
- [After Nasrallah’s Death, His Cousin Hashem Safieddine To Lead Hezbollah Amid Escalating Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/after-nasrallahs-death-his-cousin-hashem-safieddine-to-lead-hezbollah-amid-escalating-conflict-with-israel/): Hashem Safieddine will succeed Hassan Nasrallah as head of Hezbollah following Nasrallah’s death in an Israeli airstrike
- [Lebanon's Hezbollah Says Launched 'Rocket Salvo' Towards North Israeli Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/lebanons-hezbollah-says-launched-rocket-salvo-towards-north-israeli-town/): Hezbollah targeted Safed in northern Israel, launching a rocket salvo in response to recent Israeli attacks, escalating tensions in the region
- [Iran Confirms Senior IRGC Commander's Death In Israeli Strikes On Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/iran-confirms-senior-irgc-commanders-death-in-israeli-strikes-on-beirut/): Nilforoushan had served as IRGC’s deputy commander for operations, according to the statement, Xinhua news agency reported citing Sepah News.
- [US Boosts Military Presence In Middle East Amid Escalating Conflict Between Israel, Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/us-boosts-military-presence-in-middle-east-amid-escalating-conflict-between-israel-hezbollah/): This comes as reports emerged that US was not informed of Israel’s airstrike on Hezbollah’s leader
- [US says it killed 37 ISIL, Hurras al-Din fighters in separate Syria attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/us-says-it-killed-37-isil-hurras-al-din-fighters-in-separate-syria-attacks/): The two attacks occurred on September 16 and 24, according to CENTCOM.
- [Starving Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/starving-gaza/): A Palestinian doctor tries to save severely malnourished children amid Israel’s US-backed illegal siege on Gaza.
- [IDF "Kills" Another Hezbollah Commander After Nasrallah, Israel Conducting Ground Ops In Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/idf-kills-another-hezbollah-commander-after-nasrallah-israel-conducting-ground-ops-in-lebanon/): Senior US officials told ABC News said that Israel is preparing for a limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces may have started small operations across the Lebanon border to target Hezbollah positions nearby, the officials told ABC News. The report refers to small-scale “border movements”, according to the Times of Israel. […]
- [Iranian Mole’s Tip-Off To Israel Led To Killing Of Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah In Beirut Airstrike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/iranian-moles-tip-off-to-israel-led-to-killing-of-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-in-beirut-airstrike-report/): The informant tipped off Israeli forces about Nasrallah’s location just hours before the attack, which took place at his highly secure underground headquarters in Dahieh
- [People flee Lebanon to Syria in fear of Israeli ground incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/people-flee-lebanon-to-syria-in-fear-of-israeli-ground-incursion/): Al Jazeera reports from Lebanon’s border as hundreds cross into Syria every hour, fearing worsening Israeli attacks.
- [The Indigenous ‘watchmen’ safeguarding Peru’s isolated tribes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/the-indigenous-watchmen-safeguarding-perus-isolated-tribes/): Protection agents risk their lives to prevent deadly contact between remote tribes and settled communities
- [Kashmiris protest Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/kashmiris-protest-israels-killing-of-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): Hundreds hit the streets in the Muslim-majority region, denouncing the killing of Nasrallah and Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Mourning in Lebanon as Israel keeps bombing after killing Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/mourning-in-lebanon-as-israel-keeps-bombing-after-killing-nasrallah/): Israel has continued its deadly bombing of Lebanon, a day after it confirmed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s killing
- [Hezbollah Confirms Top Commander Ali Karaki Killed In Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hezbollah-confirms-top-commander-ali-karaki-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-lebanon/): Hezbollah confirmed the death of commander Ali Karaki in an Israeli strike targeting a meeting of senior leaders
- [Israel’s assassinations can’t kill resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israels-assassinations-cant-kill-resistance/): The long history of Israeli assassinations demonstrates their futility and counterproductive nature.
- [Senegal’s president on reforms, snap election and pan-Africanism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/senegals-president-on-reforms-snap-election-and-pan-africanism/): Bassirou Diomaye Faye on domestic and geopolitical challenges, five months into his presidency.
- [Who Was Nabil Kaouk? Another Top Hezbollah Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/who-was-nabil-kaouk-another-top-hezbollah-commander-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-lebanon/): Israeli airstrikes kill high-ranking Hezbollah official Nabil Kaouk amid ongoing conflict, as the group faces significant losses and retaliates with rocket fire
- [US Airstrikes In Syria Kill 37 Militants Affiliated With Extremist Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/us-airstrikes-in-syria-kill-37-militants-affiliated-with-extremist-groups/): U.S. Central Command said it struck northwestern Syria on Tuesday
- [Kamindu, spinners lead Sri Lanka to Test series win over New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/kamindu-spinners-lead-sri-lanka-to-test-series-win-over-new-zealand/): Six wickets from Nishan Peiris lead Sri Lanka to a win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle.
- [Worldwide protests against Israel’s war on Lebanon, Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/worldwide-protests-against-israels-war-on-lebanon-gaza/): Thousands of people have rallied across the world, calling on Israel to end its war on Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Growing mushroom houses on the moon? NASA’s fungus-filled plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/growing-mushroom-houses-on-the-moon-nasas-fungus-filled-plan/): The space agency has out-of-this-world aims to grow ‘hotels’ and other structures using mushrooms and lunar dust.
- [Hezbollah Chief's Death “Necessary” For Israel, Says Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hezbollah-chiefs-death-necessary-for-israel-says-netanyahu/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah marks a significant turning point in the Middle East. He emphasized that this action was necessary for regional stability and the safety of northern residents, although he warned of “challenging days” ahead.
- [7 Pakistani Labourers Shot Dead By Suspected Militants In Balochistan's Panjgur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/7-pakistani-labourers-shot-dead-by-suspected-militants-in-balochistans-panjgur/): Nobody claimed responsibility but Panjgur SSP Fazil Shah Bokhari said that “it is a terrorist attack” and added that investigation was launched.
- [“Score Settled...” Netanyahu Lauds Killing Of “Central Engine” Of Iran’s “Axis Of Evil” | Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/score-settled-netanyahu-lauds-killing-of-central-engine-of-irans-axis-of-evil-nasrallah/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu termed Nasrallah’s death as a critical achievement that could change the balance of power in the Middle East. Netanyahu made the remarks during his first comments after the killing of Hezbollah chief in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut on Sept. 27Netanyahu said Nasrallah’s death will not only “advance return of northern […]
- [After Nasrallah, Another High-Ranking Hezbollah Leader Killed In Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/after-nasrallah-another-high-ranking-hezbollah-leader-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-lebanon/): Several senior Hezbollah commanders have been killed in Israeli strikes in recent weeks, including the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut on Friday. 
- [Lavrov Slams Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah’s Killing "Political Assassination”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/lavrov-slams-hezbollah-chief-nasrallahs-killing-political-assassination/): After addressing the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described the killing of Hezbollah leader as a “political assassination.” He expressed concern that Israel might provoke Iran into conflict and praised Iran for “behaving extremely responsibly,” urging an end to bloodshed and the use of terrorism for political gain.
- [US Miffed At Israel Over 'No Advance Warning' About Beirut Airstrike That Killed Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/us-miffed-at-israel-over-no-advance-warning-about-beirut-airstrike-that-killed-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): Austin expresses anger at Israeli Minister Yoav Gallant for insufficient notice on the Nasrallah strike
- [Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza ceasefire deal to free captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israelis-rally-in-tel-aviv-demanding-gaza-ceasefire-deal-to-free-captives/): More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a deal with Hamas to return the Israelis held in Gaza.
- [Austria votes in general election as far right eyes victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/austria-votes-in-general-election-as-far-right-eyes-victory/): Austria votes as far-right Freedom Party battles conservatives amid concerns over migration, inflation, and Ukraine war.
- [SpaceX launches mission to rescue astronauts stranded at ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/spacex-launches-mission-to-rescue-astronauts-stranded-at-iss/): The Dragon spacecraft, by SpaceX, will reach the ISS on Sunday to bring back Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore.
- [Lebanon’s PM looked to UN for ‘solutions’ as Israel chose ‘treachery’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/lebanons-pm-looked-to-un-for-solutions-as-israel-chose-treachery/): Lebanon’s PM says Israel chose ‘treachery’ with more bombings, including the one that killed Hezbollah’s Nasrallah.
- [Israel bombs ‘dozens of targets’ in Lebanon after Nasrallah’s assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-bombs-dozens-of-targets-in-lebanon-after-nasrallahs-assassination/): The Israeli military says it attacked dozens of targets of Hezbollah as fears grow of an all-out war.
- [Hurricane Helene Kills 47 In US, Leaves Behind Trail Of Destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hurricane-helene-kills-47-in-us-leaves-behind-trail-of-destruction/): Authorities in the US said Helene could be one of the costliest storms to hit the country.
- [Fearful Families Sleep On Beaches And Streets After Israel Bombs Hezbollah Positions In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/fearful-families-sleep-on-beaches-and-streets-after-israel-bombs-hezbollah-positions-in-beirut/): Hundreds of families were sleeping in public squares, on beaches or in cars after Israel’s massive bombardment in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions.
- [Received Direct Info That Donald Trump Will Help Ukraine Against Russia: Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/received-direct-info-that-donald-trump-will-help-ukraine-against-russia-zelensky/): Trump, who opposed military aid to Ukraine, in a change of tone, said he was pleased to speak to Ukrainian President Zelensky.
- [FIFA names Club World Cup 2025 venues; New Jersey to host final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/fifa-names-club-world-cup-2025-venues-new-jersey-to-host-final/): The revamped 32-team tournament will be held at 12 venues across the US a year before it hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US, millions without power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-us-millions-without-power/): At least 63 are killed, and over 2.6 million people go without electricity as Helene leaves a trail of destruction.
- [Israel May Have Begun Limited 'Border Movements' Into Lebanon To Take Out Hezbollah Positions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/israel-may-have-begun-limited-border-movements-into-lebanon-to-take-out-hezbollah-positions-report/): The Israeli military may have begun or will be initiating, ‘limited operations’ across the Lebanon border to take out nearby Hezbollah positions, claimed sources.
- [Lebanese Journalist Breaks Down In Live Interview Moment After Hassan Nasrallah's Killing Confirmed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/lebanese-journalist-breaks-down-in-live-interview-moment-after-hassan-nasrallahs-killing-confirmed-video/): A South Lebanon native journalist broke down in tears during a live interview after hearing the death update of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
- [101 Killed, Dozens Missing After Heavy Rainfall Triggers Floods, Landslides In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/101-killed-dozens-missing-after-heavy-rainfall-triggers-floods-landslides-in-nepal/): Large swathes of eastern and central Nepal have been inundated with flash floods reported in several rivers and extensive damage to the country’s highways.
- ['This Is Karma': At UN, Jaishankar Says Ghosts Of Pakistan's Misdeeds Now Haunting Its Own Society](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/this-is-karma-at-un-jaishankar-says-ghosts-of-pakistans-misdeeds-now-haunting-its-own-society/): Jaishankar addressed the 79th UNGA General Debate in New York and warned Pakistan against proliferation of terrorism by saying ‘action has consequences’.
- ['If Someone Rises To Kill You...': Netanyahu Says Israel 'Settled Accounts' With Hassan Nasrallah's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/if-someone-rises-to-kill-you-netanyahu-says-israel-settled-accounts-with-hassan-nasrallahs-killing/): After returning from his trip to the United Nations in New York, the Israeli PM termed Nasrallah’s killing as a ‘historic turning point’.
- ['Hate Crime': Indians Outraged After Pro-Palestine Protesters 'Deface' Maharaja Ranjit Singh Statue In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/hate-crime-indians-outraged-after-pro-palestine-protesters-deface-maharaja-ranjit-singh-statue-in-canada/): In the purported video, masked protesters holding Palestine’s flag can be seen draping a ‘keffiyeh’ — the country’s traditional scarf — onto the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Canada’s Brampton
- [External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Criticizes Pakistan PM's Remark On India In The UNGA | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-criticizes-pakistan-pms-remark-on-india-in-the-unga-news18/): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar strongly criticized Pakistan after its PM, Shehbaz Sharif, made remarks against India at the UN, stating that a dysfunctional nation, eager to claim others’ territories, needs to be exposed and confronted
- [‘I Gave The Directive’: Netanyahu Says Killing Nasrallah Was ‘Essential For Israel’, Biden Urges Ceasefire | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/29/i-gave-the-directive-netanyahu-says-killing-nasrallah-was-essential-for-israel-biden-urges-ceasefire-updates/): The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah marks a major escalation in the long-running conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
- [‘He was like a father to us’: Hezbollah supporters mourn Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/he-was-like-a-father-to-us-hezbollah-supporters-mourn-hassan-nasrallah/): Many of Nasrallah’s supporters have expressed anguish and disbelief after Israel assassinated the Hezbollah leader.
- [Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/is-the-killing-of-hassan-nasrallah-a-game-changer/): Assassination of Hezbollah head is the culmination of a series of major Israeli attacks on the group’s leaders.
- [Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/coastal-communities-face-catastrophic-flooding-from-rising-sea-levels/): Global mean sea levels have risen faster in the 20th century than in any prior century over the past 3,000 years.
- [Who will succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah’s next leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/who-will-succeed-hassan-nasrallah-as-hezbollahs-next-leader/): Nasrallah was Hezbollah’s leader since 1992. His killing leaves a major void in the group’s leadership.
- [US political leaders rally behind Israel after Nasrallah killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/us-political-leaders-rally-behind-israel-after-nasrallah-killing/): President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris express support despite threat of regional war.
- [Three days of mourning in Lebanon for slain Hezbollah chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/three-days-of-mourning-in-lebanon-for-slain-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): PM Najib Mikati’s office says official mourning to start on Monday, with flags to fly at half-mast on public buildings.
- [SpaceX Launches Mission To Bring Back Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Stuck In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/spacex-launches-mission-to-bring-back-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-stuck-in-space/): The astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station for months
- [Israel Kills "Hezbollah Intel Commander", Sinwar "Relocated" After Nasrallah Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-kills-hezbollah-intel-commander-sinwar-relocated-after-nasrallah-assassination/): Israel claims the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut where Nasrallah was killed in a strike was a legitimate military target under international law. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has relocated within the Gaza Strip after learning about the Israeli airstrike that killed Nasrallah, Al-Arabiya news reported. The IDF claims a top commander in Hezbollah’s intelligence division was […]
- [Biden Calls Israeli Strike Killing Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah 'Measure Of Justice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/biden-calls-israeli-strike-killing-hezbollah-chief-hassan-nasrallah-measure-of-justice/): Biden’s comments came after Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed earlier Saturday that Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut
- ['Need To Expand...': Russia Joins Global Leaders In Supporting India's Bid For Permanent UNSC Seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/need-to-expand-russia-joins-global-leaders-in-supporting-indias-bid-for-permanent-unsc-seat/): Russia, an important ally of New Delhi, joins the UK, France, Portugal and Bhutan in expressing support for India’s candidacy during the ongoing UN General Assembly session in New York
- [Israel kills Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut: What does this mean for Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/israel-kills-hassan-nasrallah-in-beirut-what-does-this-mean-for-hezbollah/): Hezbollah leader was killed by an Israeli strike on Beirut – what does this mean for the Lebanese group?
- [“Iran’s Linchpin,” Israel’s Arch-Enemy | Who Was Nasrallah? | Hezbollah Leaderless After 32 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/irans-linchpin-israels-arch-enemy-who-was-nasrallah-hezbollah-leaderless-after-32-years/): With the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Israel claims to have killed “most” Hezbollah leaders, “eliminating” the group’s entire chain of command. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s death in the Israeli strike on Beirut has left the Lebanese group leaderless, as per experts. The Israeli military said a wave of strikes on Beirut on September 27 hit Hezbollah’s […]
- ['Only Issue Left Is Restoring PoK': Jaishankar Blasts Pakistan, Says 'Actions Will Have Consequences'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/only-issue-left-is-restoring-pok-jaishankar-blasts-pakistan-says-actions-will-have-consequences/): Jaishankar while addressing the United Nations General Assembly said, “We are gathered here at a difficult time”
- [Another Top Hezbollah Leader Targeted In Israeli Airstrike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/another-top-hezbollah-leader-targeted-in-israeli-airstrike-report/): Nabil Qaouk, a deputy leader in Hezbollah’s executive council, was the target of the latest Israeli air strike
- [Who was Hassan Nasrallah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/28/who-was-hassan-nasrallah/): Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader killed by Israel, has a mixed legacy; loved, loathed and feared.
- [US out of step as world reacts to Israel’s ground offensive into Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/us-out-of-step-as-world-reacts-to-israels-ground-offensive-into-lebanon/): The UAE, Japan and Qatar call for restraint amid Israel’s expanded military operations, but Washington offers support.
- [Toxic Fumes In Secret Chamber Killed Hezbollah's Nasrallah After Israel's 'Bunker-Busting' Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/toxic-fumes-in-secret-chamber-killed-hezbollahs-nasrallah-after-israels-bunker-busting-strikes-report/): The 64-year-old Hezbollah chief, Hassan Nasrallah, died after toxic gases entered his secret bunker on September 27
- [“They Are Bombing Everyday…” Lebanese Citizens Reach Cyprus As Israel Launches Lebanon Ground Op](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/they-are-bombing-everyday-lebanese-citizens-reach-cyprus-as-israel-launches-lebanon-ground-op/): Two flights from Beirut landed in Larnaca, Cyprus on September 30, carrying Lebanese citizens fleeing ongoing airstrikes in their country. Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon seemed imminent by October 1, as its military reported “limited” raids against Hezbollah targets along the border. This followed two weeks of heavy airstrikes which killed around 1,000 civilians and […]
- ['They Planned Oct 7-Style Invasion': Israel Vows To 'Dismantle' Hezbollah, 'Intense Fight' On In South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/they-planned-oct-7-style-invasion-israel-vows-to-dismantle-hezbollah-intense-fight-on-in-south-lebanon/): The Israeli military said on Tuesday that intense fighting with Hezbollah was taking place in southern Lebanon, spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on X.
- [Video: Israel’s army reports ‘intense fighting’ in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/video-israels-army-reports-intense-fighting-in-southern-lebanon/): An Israeli army spokesperson says intense fighting is taking place against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- [Half of Haitians facing hunger as violence persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/half-of-haitians-facing-hunger-as-violence-persists/): The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification says gang wars and inflation are chief drivers of the crisis.
- [Who is Mosab Hassan Yousef, Son of Hamas Co-Founder Now Defending Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/who-is-mosab-hassan-yousef-son-of-hamas-co-founder-now-defending-israel/): According to a 2012 Reuters profile, Yousef secretly converted to Christianity and helped Israeli intelligence agency, Shin Bet during Hamas’s suicide bomb campaigns against Israel in the late 1990s and early 2000s
- [FIFA bans Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o for six months over misconduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/fifa-bans-cameroons-samuel-etoo-for-six-months-over-misconduct/): Cameroon’s football chief faces disciplinary action for his ‘offensive behaviour’ at a Women’s Under-20 World Cup match.
- [Flares and explosions as Israel announces Lebanon offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/flares-and-explosions-as-israel-announces-lebanon-offensive/): Flares and explosions were seen across the Israel-Lebanon border as Israel announced the start of a ground offensive.
- [Massive search and rescue operation in wake of Hurricane Helene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/massive-search-and-rescue-operation-in-wake-of-hurricane-helene/): Emergency crews work to clear roads, restore power and reach people left stranded by deadly storm.
- ['Wow, It’s 2024': Disabled UK Journalist Crawls On Flight After Airline Fails To Give Wheelchair Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/wow-its-2024-disabled-uk-journalist-crawls-on-flight-after-airline-fails-to-give-wheelchair-service/): The British journalist, Frank Gardner, took to X and shared the incident mentioning that it all happened when he needed to use the toilet during the flight.
- [Will Indian ammunition for Ukraine strain Modi’s ties with Russia’s Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/will-indian-ammunition-for-ukraine-strain-modis-ties-with-russias-putin/): India wants to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Indian shells in Ukraine’s armoury could complicate that effort.
- [Stem Cell Transplant Cures Type-1 Diabetes, Eliminates Need for Insulin: Chinese Scientists Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/stem-cell-transplant-cures-type-1-diabetes-eliminates-need-for-insulin-chinese-scientists-claim/): Chinese scientists cured a woman with type-1 diabetes using a minimally invasive transplant of her own reprogrammed stem cells, eliminating her need for insulin injections, a report has claimed.
- [Three killed, 15 injured in Shanghai supermarket stabbing attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/three-killed-15-injured-in-shanghai-supermarket-stabbing-attack/): Police say the suspect, a 37-year-old man, was taken into custody shortly after the attack in the city’s southwest.
- [US Warns Iran Of 'Serious Consequences' If It Conducts Direct Military Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/us-warns-iran-of-serious-consequences-if-it-conducts-direct-military-attack-on-israel/): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday warned Iran of ‘serious consequences’ should it launch a direct military attack on Israel.
- [Elderly US citizen pleads guilty in Russia of fighting for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/elderly-us-citizen-pleads-guilty-in-russia-of-fighting-for-ukraine/): Stephen James Hubbard, 72, was allegedly fighting in Izyum before he was captured by Russian forces in April 2022.
- [Fishy diplomacy: What a hilsa ban reveals about India-Bangladesh tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/fishy-diplomacy-what-a-hilsa-ban-reveals-about-india-bangladesh-tensions/): A brief ban on fish exports used as a diplomatic tool by ex-PM has caused diplomatic tension – and a culinary crisis.
- [Israeli strike hits Lebanon’s Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-strike-hits-lebanons-ain-al-hilweh-palestinian-refugee-camp/): The Israeli military conducted a strike on the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon, Lebanon.
- [Israeli Army Begins 'Targeted Ground Raids' In South Lebanon After Hezbollah Chief's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-army-begins-targeted-ground-raids-in-south-lebanon-after-hezbollah-chiefs-death/): The incursions backed by airstrikes and artillery began “a few hours ago” and are targeting militant group Hezbollah “in villages close to the border” with Israel
- [Israeli strikes kill three civilians in Syria’s Damascus, state TV says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-strikes-kill-three-civilians-in-syrias-damascus-state-tv-says/): State-run Syrian Arab News Agency says TV anchor killed in Israeli attack on Syrian capital.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 948](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-948/): As the war enters its 948th day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel launches ground offensive into southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-launches-ground-offensive-into-southern-lebanon/): The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive into several Lebanese villages near the border.
- [Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-says-has-started-targeted-ground-raids-in-lebanon/): Military describes attacks as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ and supported by air force and artillery.
- [Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/raging-wildfires-in-central-greece-leave-two-people-dead/): Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort in southern Greece.
- [More than 100 killed by Hurricane Helene in southeastern US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/more-than-100-killed-by-hurricane-helene-in-southeastern-us/): Clean up and rescue efforts are under way after Hurricane Helene wrought havoc across five states in the US.
- [‘Cruel’: Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at US border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/cruel-biden-administration-toughens-asylum-restrictions-at-us-border/): Migrant rights advocates slam measures, which will make it more difficult to apply for asylum, as ‘cruel’ and illegal.
- [Russia to hike defence spending by a quarter in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/russia-to-hike-defence-spending-by-a-quarter-in-2025/): The increase represents a new post-Soviet high for the country as it continues its war in Ukraine.
- [How will Lebanon cope with a looming humanitarian crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/how-will-lebanon-cope-with-a-looming-humanitarian-crisis/): Israeli attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians from their homes.
- [Israel's War With Hezbollah In 'Next stage' As US Confirms 'Limited' Raids Across Lebanon Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israels-war-with-hezbollah-in-next-stage-as-us-confirms-limited-raids-across-lebanon-border/): Israel launched small ground raids against Hezbollah as it prepares for a larger ground operation in Lebanon, officials said on Monday.A US official told the Associated Press that Israel has informed the US about the raids that are underway and that Israel has not provided timing on plans for a larger operation.The US has not […]
- [Israel says ‘next phase’ of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon to ‘begin soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-says-next-phase-of-war-with-hezbollah-in-lebanon-to-begin-soon/): Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will use all the means at its disposal to attack Hezbollah.
- [At Delhi Prayer For Meet For Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, Attendees Chant ‘Death To US’ In Presence Of Iranian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/at-delhi-prayer-for-meet-for-hezbollahs-nasrallah-attendees-chant-death-to-us-in-presence-of-iranian-envoy/): The condolence meeting was held in New Delhi’s India Islamic Cultural Centre for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike.
- [These families have been fleeing Israel’s bombardment in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/these-families-have-been-fleeing-israels-bombardment-in-lebanon/): Lebanon’s prime minister says as many as one million people have been displaced by Israel’s attacks across the country.
- [Hurricane Helene Kills Over 100 In US, Leaves Millions Without Electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hurricane-helene-kills-over-100-in-us-leaves-millions-without-electricity/): Basic supplies are being airlifted or being taken by trucks to towns and cities across Southeastern US ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
- [Ryan Wesley Routh, Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Trump, Pleads Not Guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/ryan-wesley-routh-accused-of-attempting-to-assassinate-trump-pleads-not-guilty/): Routh did not fire any rounds and did not have Trump in his line of sight.
- [US Sends A 'Few Thousand' More Troops To Middle East To Defend Israel If Need Arises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/us-sends-a-few-thousand-more-troops-to-middle-east-to-defend-israel-if-need-arises/): Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters that the troops will be moved to strengthen security in the Middle East region.
- ["Iran's Freedom, Jewish-Persian Peace Soon' Netanyahu Threatens To Topple Tehran Regime | Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/irans-freedom-jewish-persian-peace-soon-netanyahu-threatens-to-topple-tehran-regime-nasrallah/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh warning to Iran Monday, saying there was no place in the Middle East beyond Israel’s reach amid a flurry of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.In a video statement made in English, Netanyahu addressed the people of Iran and warned that their government was bringing them “closer to the […]
- [UN extends Haiti security mission for another year as violence soars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/un-extends-haiti-security-mission-for-another-year-as-violence-soars/): Measure extends multinational police mission until early October 2025 as Haiti struggles to stem deadly gang violence.
- [Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump pleads not guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump-pleads-not-guilty/): Suspect Ryan Routh faces several charges, including attempted assassination of a major US presidential candidate.
- [Hezbollah 'Ready' As Israeli Tanks Mass On Border, Iran Says Its Troops 'Not Needed' In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hezbollah-ready-as-israeli-tanks-mass-on-border-iran-says-its-troops-not-needed-in-lebanon/): Israeli military tanks were seen massing in northern Israel by the Israel-Lebanon border on September 30. The move comes only days after the killing of Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassem, in his first public address since Nasrallah’s killing, said that the group is ready […]
- [Hezbollah 'Wiped Out' Decoded : What Next For West Asia | Israel Vs Hezbollah | Israel News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hezbollah-wiped-out-decoded-what-next-for-west-asia-israel-vs-hezbollah-israel-news/): Hezbollah ‘Wiped Out’ Decoded : What Next For West Asia | Israel Vs Hezbollah | Israel News The killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday has capped a series of blows to the Lebanese Shia movement over recent weeks.Israel has killed a large number of senior leaders and commanders, as well as middle and […]
- [Ukraine Strikes Russian Depot Storing 'Iranian' Weapons, Zelensky Mocks Putin's Nuclear Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/ukraine-strikes-russian-depot-storing-iranian-weapons-zelensky-mocks-putins-nuclear-threat/): Reports have circulated previously regarding Iran’s supply of ballistic missiles to Russia, with Tehran consistently denying any involvement. The use of Iranian drones by Russian forces to target Ukrainian civilian infrastructure has also been subject to similar denials. Despite these claims, recent intelligence suggests a significant shift in Russia’s military strategy, signalling further escalations in […]
- [Could rival Lebanese factions exploit a weakened Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/could-rival-lebanese-factions-exploit-a-weakened-hezbollah/): Rival Lebanese parties may exploit Hezbollah’s weakness as the group struggles to survive a war against Israel.
- [Rwanda reports eight deaths linked to Marburg virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/rwanda-reports-eight-deaths-linked-to-marburg-virus/): The deadly Marburg virus originates in fruit bats and spreads among people through close contact.
- [UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close after more than 100 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/uks-last-coal-fired-power-plant-to-close-after-more-than-100-years/): Britain’s transition to net zero is changing the country’s energy landscape.
- [Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 100 in US with rescues continuing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/death-toll-from-hurricane-helene-rises-to-100-in-us-with-rescues-continuing/): Severe damage in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as Trump, Harris set to visit region.
- [Tickets, teams, India vs Pakistan: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/tickets-teams-india-vs-pakistan-the-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024-guide/): How many teams are playing and who are the favourites? When is India vs Pakistan? Here are all your answers.
- [Israeli tanks mass near Lebanon border amid fears of ground invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-tanks-mass-near-lebanon-border-amid-fears-of-ground-invasion/): A large number of Israeli tanks and soldiers were seen near Israel’s border with Lebanon.
- ['Crucial To Prevent West Asia Escalation': PM Modi Tells Netanyahu India Committed To Backing Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/crucial-to-prevent-west-asia-escalation-pm-modi-tells-netanyahu-india-committed-to-backing-peace-efforts/): PM Modi reiterated that prevention of regional escalation is crucial in conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Bangladesh: Garment Worker Shot Dead As Cops Clash With Protesters, Factories Shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/bangladesh-garment-worker-shot-dead-as-cops-clash-with-protesters-factories-shut/): The workers are demanding better wages and improved working conditions.
- [Why South Africa should adopt Namibia’s reciprocal visa regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/why-south-africa-should-adopt-namibias-reciprocal-visa-regime/): A reciprocal visa regime will not damage tourism. In fact, it could benefit South Africa economically and politically.
- [What is the legacy of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/what-is-the-legacy-of-mexican-president-andres-manuel-lopez-obrador/): Mexico’s outgoing leader enjoys record popularity after slashing poverty, but divisive reforms have drawn outrage.
- [‘Israel Stands With You’: Netanyahu Tells Iranians They’ll Be Free 'Sooner Than Thought’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-stands-with-you-netanyahu-tells-iranians-theyll-be-free-sooner-than-thought/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Iranians that their regime subjugates them and their actions have deepened the crisis in West Asia.
- ['Hezbollah Fired No Missile At F-15s' Israel Air Force Flaunts Intel, Firepower In Nasrallah Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hezbollah-fired-no-missile-at-f-15s-israel-air-force-flaunts-intel-firepower-in-nasrallah-strike/): Israeli air force has attributed “incredibly precise intelligence” to the successful strike on Hezbollah’s main headquarters in Beirut. Following the airstrike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah and key operatives, Israel’s Brig. Gen. Amichai Levin called it a historic military success. In an interview, Levin explained, “Dozens of bombs hit the target within seconds, and no […]
- [Israel has been bombing Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-has-been-bombing-yemen-lebanon-syria-and-gaza/): Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza were all hit by Israeli air strikes in the space of roughly 24 hours.
- [Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-hits-yemens-infrastructure-again-what-we-know-and-why-it-matters/): The large-scale Israeli attacks targeted seaports and power stations.
- [Israel ‘on a high’ after Nasrallah killing, as mood for an invasion grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-on-a-high-after-nasrallah-killing-as-mood-for-an-invasion-grows/): Confident amid successes against Hezbollah, Israel’s public is increasingly in favour of deepening the war in Lebanon.
- [Israel’s attack on Beirut’s Kola: What happened and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israels-attack-on-beiruts-kola-what-happened-and-why-it-matters/): The attack on Sunday was the first one to target a central district of Beirut, not its suburbs, since October 7.
- [Israel Vs Lebanon | CNN News18 Exclusive Conversation With Consul General of Israel in Bangalore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-vs-lebanon-cnn-news18-exclusive-conversation-with-consul-general-of-israel-in-bangalore/): Israel Vs Lebanon | CNN News18 Exclusive Conversation With Consul General of Israel in Bangalore ‘Israel will always do whatever it takes for the safety of civilians in Israel, the best way to end this situation is to put down the arms and implement Resolution 1701’ says Orli Weitzman, Consul General of Israel in Bangalore
- [‘America, China And Probably India’: Ex-UK PM Tony Blair Names Future Global Superpowers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/america-china-and-probably-india-ex-uk-pm-tony-blair-names-future-global-superpowers/): Tony Blair said that world leaders should prepare for a new world order with these three new superpowers.
- [Austria's Putin-Friendly Far-Right Party Secures First Poll Win, Pro-Russia Voices Growing in EU?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/austrias-putin-friendly-far-right-party-secures-first-poll-win-pro-russia-voices-growing-in-eu/): ar-right Freedom Party (FPO) emerged victorious in Austria’s general election, according to vote projections, adding to the growing support for hard-right parties across Europe.The Russia-friendly and Eurosceptic FPO, led by Herbert Kickl, maintained a narrow lead in opinion polls for months, surpassing Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s ruling conservative Austrian People’s Party (OVP) in a campaign focused […]
- [Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-bombardment-of-lebanon-sends-100000-fleeing-to-war-torn-syria-un/): The UN Refugee Agency operates at four crossing points to assist those fleeing Lebanon for safety in Syria.
- [Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/three-children-among-12-dead-as-boat-capsizes-off-tunisian-coast/): At least 10 people still missing and 29 rescued in latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean.
- [Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/sudan-military-denies-targeting-uae-diplomatic-post-in-khartoum/): The Sudanese army accuses the RSF armed group of the ‘shameful and cowardly’ attack on ambassador’s residence.
- [Austria election results: Far-right FPO wins, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/austria-election-results-far-right-fpo-wins-whats-next/): The OVP and the FPO can form a coalition government if Kickl gives up the chancellor position, experts say.
- [Nepal Floods Kill At Least 200, Rescue Teams Survey Damage As Waters Recede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/nepal-floods-kill-at-least-200-rescue-teams-survey-damage-as-waters-recede/): The rains, the heaviest in more than two decades, temporarily cut off capital Kathmandu from the rest of the Himalayan republic.
- [How Iranian Mole’s Tip-off Aided Israel’s ‘Op New Order’ That Led To Nasrallah’s Killing | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/how-iranian-moles-tip-off-aided-israels-op-new-order-that-led-to-nasrallahs-killing-lebanon/): An Iranian informant reportedly provided Israel with crucial intelligence that led to the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a massive airstrike that targeted his bunker on Friday.The informant tipped off Israeli forces about Nasrallah’s location just hours before the attack, which took place at his highly secure underground headquarters in Dahieh, a southern […]
- [Congress Vows Caste Census Citing Data Showing 92% Sewage, Septic Tank Cleaners Are From SC, ST, OBC Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/congress-vows-caste-census-citing-data-showing-92-sewage-septic-tank-cleaners-are-from-sc-st-obc-groups/): Congress said the data shows how people from these marginalized groups are forced to live in dire conditions.
- [Israeli raids force 100,000 to flee Lebanon for Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-raids-force-100000-to-flee-lebanon-for-syria/): The mass displacement into the war-torn neighbour began a week ago when Israel widened its attacks on Lebanon.
- [Iran Won’t Deploy Forces To Lebanon, Gaza To Fight Israel, Says Fighters There Can Defend Themselves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/iran-wont-deploy-forces-to-lebanon-gaza-to-fight-israel-says-fighters-there-can-defend-themselves/): Iran will not deploy forces to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, its foreign ministry said on Monday, as Israeli strikes target its allies in the region.
- [Israel Confirms That It Eliminated Hamas Leader Fatah Sharif In Lebanon Airstrike | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israel-confirms-that-it-eliminated-hamas-leader-fatah-sharif-in-lebanon-airstrike-news18/): The Israeli army said Monday its forces “eliminated” Hamas’s leader in Lebanon, as it continued to target Iran-backed militant groups in the neighbouring country.“Overnight … the IAF (air force) struck and eliminated the terrorist Fatah Sharif, head of the Lebanon branch in the Hamas terrorist organisation,” the military said in a statement.
- [‘Raped Over 50 Times…’: UK Woman Recalls 'Sexual Trauma' In Osho's Cult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/raped-over-50-times-uk-woman-recalls-sexual-trauma-in-oshos-cult/): Osho’s movement believes in a philosophy that children should regularly watch sex and that girls as they reach a pubic age should be guided by adult men on their sexual journeys.
- [What would a ground invasion mean for Lebanon and Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/what-would-a-ground-invasion-mean-for-lebanon-and-israel/): Israel has learned from its mistakes during the 2006 invasion, but so has Hezbollah. So what is the plan?
- [Video: Hezbollah’s deputy leader delivers defiant message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/video-hezbollahs-deputy-leader-delivers-defiant-message/): Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassem has delivered the group’s first video message since the killing of its leader.
- [Putin says Ukraine goals will be ‘achieved’ as he repeats ‘neo-Nazi’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/putin-says-ukraine-goals-will-be-achieved-as-he-repeats-neo-nazi-claims/): President repeats justification for sending forces into Ukraine as Moscow launches swarms of drones against Kyiv.
- [France’s World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/frances-world-cup-winner-antoine-griezmann-quits-international-football/): Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.
- [Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/real-winners-of-sri-lankas-election-a-people-emboldened-to-force-change/): Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader’s position is precarious today.
- [Israeli Military Shows Its Might In Far-Reaching Strikes On Houthi Targets In Yemen | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-military-shows-its-might-in-far-reaching-strikes-on-houthi-targets-in-yemen-watch/): Israeli air strikes on Yemen killed four and wounded over 30 in a targeted operation against Houthi rebels
- [‘Radicals Trying to Create Panic Among Hindus in Bangladesh in Run-Up to Durga Puja’: Top Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/radicals-trying-to-create-panic-among-hindus-in-bangladesh-in-run-up-to-durga-puja-top-govt-sources/): The sources said India was watching the situation closely and would speak to its counterparts in the neighbouring country soon to stop the attacks on Hindus
- [Hezbollah’s deputy chief delivers defiant message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hezbollahs-deputy-chief-delivers-defiant-message/): Sheikh Naim Qassem asserts that despite death of leader, Hezbollah is ready to meet any Israeli ground offensive.
- [Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/japans-incoming-pm-ishiba-calls-snap-vote/): Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.
- [At Least 13 Injured In Fresh Russian Airstrikes On Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/at-least-13-injured-in-fresh-russian-airstrikes-on-ukraines-zaporizhzhia/): At least 13 people were wounded in a Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia early on September 29, according to officials.10 private houses were damaged and one destroyed, and one apartment block partially collapsed, as a result of the attack, according to Ukraine’s Emergency Service.“I helped my mom as best as I could. I asked […]
- [Hezbollah Prepared For Israeli Ground Invasion, Says Group's Deputy Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hezbollah-prepared-for-israeli-ground-invasion-says-groups-deputy-chief/): Hezbollah’s Deputy Leader vows to continue the fight against Israel after Hassan Nasrallah’s death, signaling readiness for a prolonged conflict
- [Has Russia’s military improved enough to take on NATO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/has-russias-military-improved-enough-to-take-on-nato/): Al Jazeera’s defence editor on why Russia’s army is unprepared for a conflict with NATO, a scenario Putin is warning of.
- [France’s Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/frances-le-pen-and-far-right-party-on-trial-for-alleged-eu-funds-abuse/): The long-running case threatens to scupper any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.
- [Video: Reporter on Lebanese fears of what Israel will do next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/video-reporter-on-lebanese-fears-of-what-israel-will-do-next/): As Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon, Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr in Beirut says many people are concerned.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Booked In New Terrorism Cases Over Rawalpindi Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-booked-in-new-terrorism-cases-over-rawalpindi-protest/): The complaints filed by the New Town and Civil Lines police stations of Rawalpindi also included charges of attempted murder, violations of Section 144
- [Punish violent fans and the players inciting them: Atletico manager Simeone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/punish-violent-fans-and-the-players-inciting-them-atletico-manager-simeone/): Diego Simeone calls for action after the Spanish football league’s Madrid derby was halted due to crowd trouble.
- [Video: Aftermath of deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/video-aftermath-of-deadly-flooding-and-landslides-in-nepal/): Rescue teams have been looking for people stuck in their homes or under mud after floods and landslides in Nepal.
- [Israeli air attack hits central Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/israeli-air-attack-hits-central-beirut/): An Israeli air attack on an apartment in central Beirut on Sunday reportedly killed three members of a Palestinian group
- [Fiery Explosion Rocks Yemen’s Hodeidah Following Israeli Strikes ‘Targeting Houthi Infrastructure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/fiery-explosion-rocks-yemens-hodeidah-following-israeli-strikes-targeting-houthi-infrastructure/): The Israeli military said dozens of aircraft struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Sept 30 in response to a recent attack on Israel. The military said it targeted power plants and sea port facilities in the city of Hodeida. The Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion airport on Saturday when Israeli Prime […]
- [Khalistani Groups Attack Canada-Based Radio Editor Rishi Nagar For Not Toeing 'Their Line'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/khalistani-groups-attack-canada-based-radio-editor-rishi-nagar-for-not-toeing-their-line/): Radio editor Rishi Nagar was attacked in Canada by Khalistani groups for his critical views
- [Nepal surveys damage after deadly floods kill at least 193 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/nepal-surveys-damage-after-deadly-floods-kill-at-least-193-people/): Recovery and rescue work has stepped up, with casualty numbers pushing towards 200.
- [How secondhand clothes took Zimbabwe by storm – and hammered retail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/how-secondhand-clothes-took-zimbabwe-by-storm-and-hammered-retail/): The country’s clothes manufacturers are taking a beating from imported ‘preloved’ clothes and a struggling economy.
- [Modi’s Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/modis-kashmir-statehood-promise-poll-rhetoric-or-genuine-outreach/): Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored.
- [Hamas Says Its Leader Fatah Sharif Was Killed In Israeli Airstrike In South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hamas-says-its-leader-fatah-sharif-was-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-south-lebanon/): Hamas leader Fatah Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, along with family members, escalating tensions in the region
- [Jaishankar Arrives In Washington To Meet His US Counterpart Antony Blinken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/jaishankar-arrives-in-washington-to-meet-his-us-counterpart-antony-blinken/): Jaishankar, who arrived in the US capital on Sunday, will also meet other Cabinet-rank and senior Biden administration officials
- [Japan's Stocks Plunge As New PM Shigeru Ishiba Announces Plan For Snap Polls On October 27](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/japans-stocks-plunge-as-new-pm-shigeru-ishiba-announces-plan-for-snap-polls-on-october-27/): Japan’s new Prime Minister plans to call a snap election on October 27, aiming for swift public judgment of his government
- [US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/us-approves-567m-in-military-support-for-taiwan/): The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the island’s military in the face of rising tensions with China.
- [‘Hugely significant’: Who’s in the race to become UK Conservatives leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/hugely-significant-whos-in-the-race-to-become-uk-conservatives-leader/): Four candidates hope to rule over the party that is trying to recover from an historic electoral blow. Who are they?
- [Trump escalates personal attacks on rival, calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/09/30/trump-escalates-personal-attacks-on-rival-calls-harris-mentally-impaired/): Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania took on similar themes as an event a day before that he described as a ‘dark speech’.
- [Iran vs Israel War News | EAM S Jaishankar Expresses Concern Over Escalating Middle East Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-vs-israel-war-news-eam-s-jaishankar-expresses-concern-over-escalating-middle-east-conflicts/): Iran vs Israel War News | EAM S Jaishankar Expresses Concern Over Escalating Middle East Conflicts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar voiced India’s concerns about the intensifying Middle East conflict, stressing the importance of minimizing civilian casualties. Join international affairs expert Robinder Sachdev as he offers an in-depth analysis of the situation, discussing India’s diplomatic […]
- [Which Missiles Did Iran Use In ‘Operation True Promise-II’ Against Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/which-missiles-did-iran-use-in-operation-true-promise-ii-against-israel/): Iran launched its largest missile attack on Israel, utilizing hypersonic Fattah missiles with 90% accuracy. Explore the implications of this unprecedented escalation
- [Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, says lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/sean-diddy-combs-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-120-people-says-lawyer/): The hip-hop star has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in a New York court.
- [S Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’ takes centre stage at military parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/s-koreas-hyunmoo-5-monster-missile-takes-centre-stage-at-military-parade/): South Korea’s president revived the now annual parade to signal the country’s readiness to respond to N Korean threats.
- ['Border Stand-Off To Continue Until...': Jaishankar Speaks On Ties With China, Points Out Its Pact Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/border-stand-off-to-continue-until-jaishankar-speaks-on-ties-with-china-points-out-its-pact-violations/): Jaishankar noted that China accounts for about 31-32% of global manufacturing and stressed that it has happened as the international community, primarily Western-led, has opted to collaborate with China
- [How Israel And Its Allies Faced Iran’s Unprecedented Missile Attack That Achieved '90% Accuracy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/how-israel-and-its-allies-faced-irans-unprecedented-missile-attack-that-achieved-90-accuracy/): Iran declares its missile attack on Israel is over unless provoked, as US and Israel promise retaliation
- [At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/at-least-45-dead-dozens-missing-as-boats-sink-off-coast-of-djibouti/): The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.
- [For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/for-china-war-in-gaza-a-chance-to-flex-diplomatic-muscle-at-little-risk/): Beijing’s efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.
- [Repeat of 2006? Why Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon won’t be easy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/repeat-of-2006-why-israels-ground-offensive-in-lebanon-wont-be-easy/): The failures of the past loom large as Israel launches a new military foray into southern Lebanon.
- [Vance versus Walz: Five takeaways from the US vice presidential debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/vance-versus-walz-five-takeaways-from-the-us-vice-presidential-debate/): The Republican and Democratic candidates for vice president confronted one another in New York at a televised debate.
- [Walz, Vance Clash Over Middle East Crisis, Immigration In US Vice Presidential Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/walz-vance-clash-over-middle-east-crisis-immigration-in-us-vice-presidential-debate/): While Vance questioned why Harris had not done more to address inflation, immigration and the economy while serving in President Joe Biden’s administration, Walz described Trump as an unstable leader who had prioritized billionaires
- ['Psychopath, Dangerous Maniac': Dutch Politician Wilders Clashes With Iran's Khamenei After Missile Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/psychopath-dangerous-maniac-dutch-politician-wilders-clashes-with-irans-khamenei-after-missile-attack-on-israel/): In a heated exchange on X, Iran’s Khamenei threatens Israel, prompting Dutch politician Geert Wilders to respond fiercely
- [Security of Israel and Iran Missions in India Tightened After Missile Attacks in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/security-of-israel-and-iran-missions-in-india-tightened-after-missile-attacks-in-tel-aviv/): “We don’t want India to become a battleground in the fight between the two countries and we want to remain neutral,” top intelligence sources said.
- [Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon bears down on island’s southwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/taiwan-shuts-down-as-typhoon-krathon-bears-down-on-islands-southwest/): The storm is expected to hit southwestern city of Khaosiung, home to 2.7 million people, early on Thursday.
- [Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/australias-pm-warns-against-pro-palestinian-rally-as-police-seek-ban/): Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an ‘attack on fundamental democratic rights’.
- ['Important Advisory': Indian Embassy In Israel Urges Caution Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/important-advisory-indian-embassy-in-israel-urges-caution-amid-escalating-tensions-with-iran/): India advises nationals in Israel to exercise caution amid escalating tensions after Iran’s large-scale missile attack, as Netanyahu vows retaliation
- [Pakistan Govt Stops Flights From Using Iranian Airspace In Wake of Missile Attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/pakistan-govt-stops-flights-from-using-iranian-airspace-in-wake-of-missile-attack-on-israel/): Pakistan International Airlines halts all flights using Iranian airspace after Iran’s missile attack on Israel
- [Iran Attacks Israel LIVE Updates: Israel Conducts 5 Raids In Southern Suburbs Of Lebanon's Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-attacks-israel-live-updates-israel-conducts-5-raids-in-southern-suburbs-of-lebanons-beirut/): The attack came after the Israeli military was subsequently announcing its bombarding on Hezbollah camps in Lebanon’s Beirut
- ['Severe, Dangerous Escalation': US, Israel Consider Joint Response After Iran’s Large-Scale Missile Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/severe-dangerous-escalation-us-israel-consider-joint-response-after-irans-large-scale-missile-attack/): On Tuesday, thousands of Sirens sounded across Israel after Iran unleashed the missiles
- [Passenger On Dubai Flight Captures Chilling Video Of Iranian Rockets Aimed At Israel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/passenger-on-dubai-flight-captures-chilling-video-of-iranian-rockets-aimed-at-israel-watch/): A passenger video captures an Iranian missile barrage at Israel, prompting Netanyahu’s vow of retaliation as fears of a wider conflict rise
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 950](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-950/): As the war enters its 950th day, these are the main developments.
- [From Russia-Ukraine To Middle East, Will Kamala Harris Be Tougher Than Biden? US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/from-russia-ukraine-to-middle-east-will-kamala-harris-be-tougher-than-biden-us-elections/): Democratic candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will be “more aggressive” in supporting Ukraine than US President Joe Biden if she wins the November election, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor said on Sept. 12.”She will have the ability to be even stronger if she wants to. And my bet is she’s […]
- [Kamala Harris Breaks Silence On Missile Attack On Israel: 'Iran Is Dangerous Force In Middle East'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/kamala-harris-breaks-silence-on-missile-attack-on-israel-iran-is-dangerous-force-in-middle-east/): Kamala Harris said she fully supports President Joe Biden’s order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel.
- [Israeli forces step up attacks across Lebanon after ‘limited’ ground raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-forces-step-up-attacks-across-lebanon-after-limited-ground-raids/): Israel says it killed a commander of the Imam Hussein division in Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel.
- [People in Beirut seek shelter on beaches as Israeli strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/people-in-beirut-seek-shelter-on-beaches-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon has driven some Beirut residents onto city beaches to seek safety.
- [Can Israel root out Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/can-israel-root-out-hezbollah/): Israeli military says it is carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon.
- [Hamas Praises Iran's Missile Attack on Israel, Calls It 'Heroic': 'We Congratulate...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/hamas-praises-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-calls-it-heroic-we-congratulate/): Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon
- [Hurricane Helene Triggers Political Storm In US Ahead Of Elections, Trump Slams Biden-Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/hurricane-helene-triggers-political-storm-in-us-ahead-of-elections-trump-slams-biden-harris/): Hurricane Helene has caused widespread destruction and damaged in southeastern states of the United States. At least 130 people have died because of storm, according to a CBS tally. In Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, 40 deaths were reported, the CBS report said. Over 95,000 Buncombe County homes and businesses had no power on Sept […]
- [Israel's PM Netanyahu Says Iran Made 'A Big Mistake' After Missile Attack: 'They Will Pay For It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israels-pm-netanyahu-says-iran-made-a-big-mistake-after-missile-attack-they-will-pay-for-it/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Iran made a ‘big mistake’ with its missile attack and vowed retaliation, thanking the US for support in thwarting the strike.
- [World reacts to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/world-reacts-to-irans-missile-attacks-on-israel/): The Israeli military said a ‘large number’ of missiles have been intercepted.
- [Iran launches missile attack on Israel and warns against retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-launches-missile-attack-on-israel-and-warns-against-retaliation/): Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel in a wide-ranging attack, saying it was retaliation for assassinations.
- [Iran’s missile attack against Israel: What we know and what comes next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/irans-missile-attack-against-israel-what-we-know-and-what-comes-next/): Israel vows to retaliate after barrage of Iranian missiles fired in response to killings of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.
- [High Stakes Vice Presidential Debate Between JD Vance, Tim Walz Could Tip  Election | Trump Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/high-stakes-vice-presidential-debate-between-jd-vance-tim-walz-could-tip-election-trump-harris/): US vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off Tuesday in a debate that promises to be a contentious battle to win over voters in middle America, who could decide the cliffhanger 2024 election.The Republican Ohio senator and the Democratic Minnesota governor make for a study in contrasts and have already traded […]
- [US says helped Israel thwart Iranian attack, reasserts ‘ironclad’ support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/us-says-helped-israel-thwart-iranian-attack-reasserts-ironclad-support/): Biden administration’s failure to pressure Israel to end Gaza war pushed Middle East to regional war, analyst says.
- [Shooting attack in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/shooting-attack-in-tel-aviv/): Two gunman opened fire in Jaffa, a neighbourhood in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Police say 8 people were killed.
- [Trump Claims Biden, Harris Leading World to Brink of WW3 After Iran's Missile Attack: 'If I Were President...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/trump-claims-biden-harris-leading-world-to-brink-of-ww3-after-irans-missile-attack-if-i-were-president/): Donald Trump slams Iran’s missile attack on Israel, claiming such events didn’t happen during his presidency. The US military is aiding Israel, as global tensions rise.
- [Iran Fires Over 150 Ballistic Missiles At Israel To Avenge Nasrallah, IDF Vows "Consequences"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-fires-over-150-ballistic-missiles-at-israel-to-avenge-nasrallah-idf-vows-consequences/): Iran launched over a 150 missiles at Israel on the night of October 1 to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Iranian state media reported. The official IRNA news agency said Iran had launched “a missile attack on Tel Aviv”, without elaborating. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the missile attack was in response to […]
- [As Iran Rains Missiles on Israel, West Asia Conflict Reaches Boiling Point, World On Edge | What Has Happened, What's Expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/as-iran-rains-missiles-on-israel-west-asia-conflict-reaches-boiling-point-world-on-edge-what-has-happened-whats-expected/): Iran promised a ‘crushing response’ if Israel retaliates ‘or commits further acts of malevolence’. Analysts said Iran was likely seeking to look tough but not provoke a broad retaliation
- [Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Warns Israel After Missile Attack: 'Let Netanyahu Know...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/irans-president-masoud-pezeshkian-warns-israel-after-missile-attack-let-netanyahu-know/): Pezeshkian declared that the actions were taken in defence of Iranian interests and citizens, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognise Iran’s position.
- [US Condemns Iran's Missile Attack on Israel: 'Totally Unacceptable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/us-condemns-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-totally-unacceptable/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for the global denunciation of the attack, stating, it is ‘totally unacceptable’ and added that the ‘entire world should condemn it.’
- [Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-fires-dozens-of-missiles-at-israel/): Videos show dozens of missiles flying over Tel Aviv, some of them landing.
- [Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/claudia-sheinbaum-sworn-in-as-mexicos-first-female-president/): Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
- [Russia Reaches Another Ukrainian Town, Zelensky Ready For Fall Push, New NATO Chief Takes On Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/russia-reaches-another-ukrainian-town-zelensky-ready-for-fall-push-new-nato-chief-takes-on-putin/): Russian troops have entered the embattled town of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Oct. 1. Filashkin described the situation as “extremely difficult,” saying that, “the enemy has already almost reached the center of the town.” A total of 107 civilians remain in Vuhledar, though all children have been evacuated, Filashkin said. […]
- [Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles At Israel, Viral Videos Show Projectiles Light Up The Night Sky | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-fires-hundreds-of-missiles-at-israel-viral-videos-show-projectiles-light-up-the-night-sky-watch/): Civilians took refuge in bomb shelters as missiles rained across Israel, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces issued warnings for people to “remain alert and precisely follow the Home Front Command’s instructions”
- [Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten 'Crushing Attacks' If Israel Responds To Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/irans-revolutionary-guards-threaten-crushing-attacks-if-israel-responds-to-missiles/): Revolutionary Guards Corps said the attack was in response to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last week as well as the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a Tehran bombing widely blamed on Israel
- [Ali Khamenei In Secure Location After Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles At Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/ali-khamenei-in-secure-location-after-iran-fires-hundreds-of-missiles-at-israel/): Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said they launched tens of missiles toward Israel and warned that if Israel retaliated Tehran’s response would be “more crushing and destructive”
- [Did Boris Johnson Just Break Royal Protocol In New Memoir? Former PM Claims Elizabeth II Had 'Bone Cancer'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/did-boris-johnson-just-break-royal-protocol-in-new-memoir-former-pm-claims-elizabeth-ii-had-bone-cancer/): Former British PM Boris Johnson said Elizabeth II had a “form of bone cancer”. His account is the first public indication by a former government official on the cause of death of one of the longest-reigning monarchs
- [Palestinian Commander Targeted in Israeli Strike On Refugee Camp In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/palestinian-commander-targeted-in-israeli-strike-on-refugee-camp-in-lebanon/): Destruction and debris from an Israeli strike in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon could be seen on Tuesday (October 1) as people gathered at the scene to inspect the aftermath.The strike targeted Mounir Maqdah, commander of the Lebanese branch of the Palestinian Fatah movement’s military wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, according to […]
- [Biden Orders US Military To Aid Israel, Shoot Down Iranian Missiles; UN Calls For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/biden-orders-us-military-to-aid-israel-shoot-down-iranian-missiles-un-calls-for-ceasefire/): Israel was under missile attack from Iran on Tuesday, the Israeli military and Iranian state media said, the latest escalation after Israeli raids against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon
- [How does Hezbollah function – and what arsenal does it have?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/how-does-hezbollah-function-and-what-arsenal-does-it-have/): A simple guide to the Lebanese armed group which also enjoys significant political power.
- [Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israels-ground-offensive-in-lebanon/): Israel says it’s conducting “limited incursions” into southern Lebanon.
- [Israel says Iran launches missile attack, warns residents to shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-says-iran-launches-missile-attack-warns-residents-to-shelter/): The announcement comes as Israeli forces continue to launch attacks across Lebanon.
- [Iran launches missiles at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-launches-missiles-at-israel/): Live video from Tel Aviv showed a barrage of projectiles that the Israeli military says were Iranian missiles.
- [Israel’s war on Lebanon triggers unprecedented displacement crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israels-war-on-lebanon-triggers-unprecedented-displacement-crisis/): Civilians have fled Israel’s relentless bombing and looming invasion, triggering a humanitarian catastrophe.
- [Mark Rutte Takes Over as NATO Chief Amid War Between Russia and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/mark-rutte-takes-over-as-nato-chief-amid-war-between-russia-and-ukraine/): Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday (October 1) officially took over as the boss of NATO after the outgoing head of the alliance Jens Stoltenberg passed a ceremonial gavel to him to mark the occasion.
- [Houthis Strike 'Israeli Military Posts' With Jaffa, Samad-4 Drones, 2 Ships Attacked In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/houthis-strike-israeli-military-posts-with-jaffa-samad-4-drones-2-ships-attacked-in-red-sea/): Yemen’s Houthi movement targeted Israeli military posts in Tel Aviv and Eilat with drones on Tuesday, the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech.
- [Several Injured In Suspected Terror Attack In Israel's Jaffa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/several-injured-in-suspected-terror-attack-in-israels-jaffa/): Post Content
- [Israel Vs Hezbollah | Ex IDF Spokesperson On Middle East Crisis, Nasrallah's Death And Much More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-vs-hezbollah-ex-idf-spokesperson-on-middle-east-crisis-nasrallahs-death-and-much-more/): There is no doubt that
- [Has Israel launched a ground operation into Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/has-israel-launched-a-ground-operation-into-lebanon/): As Israel intensifies its attacks on Lebanon, we examine its motives and what is known so far.
- [WikiLeaks founder Assange says ‘pleaded guilty to journalism’ to be freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/wikileaks-founder-assange-says-pleaded-guilty-to-journalism-to-be-freed/): The WikiLeaks founder has warned freedom of expression was at a ‘dark crossroads’ in address to the Council of Europe.
- [Thousands of dockworkers shut down US east coast ports in major strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/thousands-of-dockworkers-shut-down-us-east-coast-ports-in-major-strike/): Dockworkers shut down traffic at 36 ports on the US’s eastern seaboard, demanding better wages and job protections.
- [Who are US vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/who-are-us-vice-presidential-candidates-tim-walz-and-jd-vance/): The two candidates offer insights into the trends and forces on the rise in the Democratic and Republican parties.
- [Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah ‘Suffocated In Agony’ From Toxic Fumes In Bunker Hit By Israel | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-suffocated-in-agony-from-toxic-fumes-in-bunker-hit-by-israel-lebanon/): An Israeli media outlet has claimed that Hassan Nasrallah, the elusive chief of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, was suffocated to death after toxic fumes leaked into his secret bunker following the massive airstrike on the militant group’s headquarters in Beirut on September 27.In its report, Israel’s Channel 12 said Nasrallah’s bunker caved-in as a result of […]
- [NSA Doval Calls on French President Macron, Conveys PM Modi's Greetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/nsa-doval-calls-on-french-president-macron-conveys-pm-modis-greetings/): Doval also led the Strategic Dialogue in Paris with Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron
- [Hezbollah Denies IDF's 'Limited Lebanon Raids' Claim, What Has Israel Learnt From 2006 War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/hezbollah-denies-idfs-limited-lebanon-raids-claim-what-has-israel-learnt-from-2006-war/): Killing Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has given Israel a boost and speculations are now growing about IDF launching a full ground operation into Lebanon. Israel has claimed that its troops have already crossed into Lebanon for ‘limited and targeted’ raids, marking a significant escalation in the offensive against Hezbollah. Experts say Israel has failed to […]
- [Netanyahu Believes He Can Do What He Wants: Jim Sciutto, CNN Speaks Exclusively On Israel Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/netanyahu-believes-he-can-do-what-he-wants-jim-sciutto-cnn-speaks-exclusively-on-israel-hezbollah/): IDF’s goal remains to push Hezbollah back. Each player in the conflict is making judgements, Iran seems to calculating there is more to lose by striking back. Netanyahu believes he can do what he wants: Jim Sciutto, CNN
- [Nigerians decry ‘anti-poor’ measures in new protests against the government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/nigerians-decry-anti-poor-measures-in-new-protests-against-the-government/): The country’s highest food inflation levels in decades have pushed businesses to shutter and forced many to go hungry.
- [PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/pm-barnier-tells-parliament-france-must-trim-its-colossal-debt/): New French PM promises ‘targeted tax hikes’ and spending cuts in order to cut budget deficit, national debt.
- [Iran Preparing Ballistic Missile Attack On Israel, Warns Of 'Severe Consequences,' Says US Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/iran-preparing-ballistic-missile-attack-on-israel-warns-of-severe-consequences-says-us-official/): The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence, said the US is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations
- [Tunisia reportedly jails presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel for 12 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/tunisia-reportedly-jails-presidential-candidate-ayachi-zammel-for-12-years/): Zammel, who remains a candidate for October 6 race, sentenced in four cases related to voter endorsements, his lawyer says.
- [I’m used to breaking records, I no longer look for them: Ronaldo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/im-used-to-breaking-records-i-no-longer-look-for-them-ronaldo/): Portugal and Al Nassr star forward says he’s focused on enjoying football and winning games for his team.
- [Longest living former US President Jimmy Carter turns 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/longest-living-former-us-president-jimmy-carter-turns-100/): Carter served only one term but built lasting legacy of promoting human rights, including through criticism of Israel.
- [Meet Fatima Sana – Pakistan’s new fast-bowling cricket captain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/meet-fatima-sana-pakistans-new-fast-bowling-cricket-captain/): From playing cricket on Karachi’s streets to leading Pakistan at the World Cup, 22-year-old Sana’s rise has been swift.
- [UN General Assembly: What did world leaders say about Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/un-general-assembly-what-did-world-leaders-say-about-israels-war-on-gaza/): Here’s what world leaders said during the annual UNGA session about Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Doctors in India’s Kolkata resume strike, demand action on safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/doctors-in-indias-kolkata-resume-strike-demand-action-on-safety/): The physicians say their demands for hospital safety improvements have not been met.
- [Jordan divided on Hezbollah, but united against Israeli attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/jordan-divided-on-hezbollah-but-united-against-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon/): ‘Shock and despair’ over the bombing of Beirut is expected to give way to huge anti-Israel protests in the coming days.
- [Why did Israel attack Lebanon’s biggest Palestinian refugee camp?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/why-did-israel-attack-lebanons-biggest-palestinian-refugee-camp/): The attack on Ein el-Hilweh was the first on Palestinian refugee camps since Israel escalated its operations in Lebanon.
- [US Elections: Giant Naked Statue Resembling Trump Removed From Display Near Las Vegas Highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/us-elections-giant-naked-statue-resembling-trump-removed-from-display-near-las-vegas-highway/): The 43-foot-tall installation weighing more than 2,000 kg, titled ‘Crooked and Obscene’, will crisscross the United States as part of a tour weeks before the presidential elections on November 5
- [Direct Attack On Israel Or... Will Iran Play The 'Waiting Game' To Avenge Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/direct-attack-on-israel-or-will-iran-play-the-waiting-game-to-avenge-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): The recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has heightened tensions in the Middle East. Iran is now faced with a critical decision regarding how to shape its response to Israel. The options before Tehran are diverse, ranging from direct military action to leveraging proxy forces like Hezbollah and the Houthis. But the consequences for […]
- [Lebanon’s government faces fallout from Israel-Hezbollah fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/lebanons-government-faces-fallout-from-israel-hezbollah-fighting/): Zeina Khodr explains how Lebanon’s government is having to deal with the fallout from Israel and Hezbollah fighting.
- [Video: Reporter sees people fleeing southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/video-reporter-sees-people-fleeing-southern-lebanon/): Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan is in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces and Hezbollah clash with each other as people flee.
- [What we know about Israeli ‘ground offensive’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/what-we-know-about-israeli-ground-offensive-in-lebanon/): Israel says its troops have advanced into Lebanon in a ground offensive against Hezbollah.
- [At least 21 killed as Israel revives strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/at-least-21-killed-as-israel-revives-strikes-on-gaza/): While the world is watching Israel’s assault on Lebanon, its forces continue to pound the Palestinian enclave.
- [Poll Predicts Likud Majority: How Netanyahu’s Political Fortune Turned Around Post Nasrallah Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/poll-predicts-likud-majority-how-netanyahus-political-fortune-turned-around-post-nasrallah-killing/): Benjamin Netanyahu is becoming more popular in Israel.The prime minister’s ratings were down in the dumps after the October 7 attack by Hamas.Netanyahu, who had positioned himself as the man who kept Israelis safe, was widely thought to have taken his eye off the ball.Netanyahu returned to power in December 2022 at the helm of […]
- [Indian Troops In UN Peacekeeping Force To Remain In South Lebanon Amid Israeli Ground Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/indian-troops-in-un-peacekeeping-force-to-remain-in-south-lebanon-amid-israeli-ground-invasion/): UNIFIL has around 10,500 peacekeepers drawn from 50 troop-contributing countries, including India
- [India’s batting blitz yields stunning win over Bangladesh in rain-hit Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/indias-batting-blitz-yields-stunning-win-over-bangladesh-in-rain-hit-test/): India bowled out Bangladesh for 146 and then raced to 98-3 in 17.2 overs in a match that lost over two days to rain.
- [Rutte declares Ukraine ‘top priority’ as he takes over as NATO head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/rutte-declares-ukraine-top-priority-as-he-takes-over-as-nato-head/): Former Dutch PM to lead military bloc amid increasing global tensions over wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan.
- [Israeli bombardment kills at least 31 in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-bombardment-kills-at-least-31-in-gaza/): The renewed surge in strikes on Gaza comes as Israel launches a ground offensive in Lebanon.
- [Israel Begins "Targeted Ground Raids" in Southern Lebanon As Conflict With Hezbollah Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-begins-targeted-ground-raids-in-southern-lebanon-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-escalates/): Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon early on 1 October, marking a major escalation in their offensive against Hezbollah militants and opening a new front in a yearlong conflict with Iranian-backed forces. This incursion follows weeks of heavy Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, including an airstrike that killed their long-time leader Hassan Nasrallah, as tensions […]
- [Israel Begins Ground Operation In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fighters ‘Ready’ For Direct Confrontation With IDF | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-begins-ground-operation-in-lebanon-hezbollah-fighters-ready-for-direct-confrontation-with-idf-updates/): Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afifi called reports of Israeli forces entering Lebanon “false claims”
- [Head Of Top Iranian Secret Service Monitoring Mossad Was Israeli Spy, Iran's Ex-President Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/head-of-top-iranian-secret-service-monitoring-mossad-was-israeli-spy-irans-ex-president-reveals/): Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad revealed that the head of Iran’s anti-Mossad intelligence unit was an Israeli agent, alongside 20 others, responsible for key operations in Iran.
- [Hezbollah has been dealt a heavy blow, but it can still win against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/hezbollah-has-been-dealt-a-heavy-blow-but-it-can-still-win-against-israel/): The Israeli ground invasion may even give it a tactical advantage.
- [Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/japanese-parliament-confirms-ishiba-as-new-pm/): Parliament confirms Shigeru Ishiba’s appointment after he won contest to lead ruling LDP party.
- [Video: ‘We just want peace’ say Lebanese fleeing to Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/video-we-just-want-peace-say-lebanese-fleeing-to-cyprus/): Lebanese civilians have been flying overseas including these people landing in Cyprus due to the rising conflict.
- [Vance and Walz to face off in US vice presidential debate: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/vance-and-walz-to-face-off-in-us-vice-presidential-debate-what-to-know/): Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz is going head-to-head against his Republican counterpart JD Vance in New York.
- [Painting Worth Over Rs 55 Crore Found In Junk, Later Identified As Pablo Picasso's Masterpiece: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/painting-worth-over-rs-55-crore-found-in-junk-later-identified-as-pablo-picassos-masterpiece-report/): A junk dealer in Italy unknowingly kept a valuable Picasso painting in his home for decades, which was later valued at over Rs 55 crore in Indian currency. The painting’s authenticity was confirmed after years of investigation.
- [Israeli Releases Video Showing Forces 'Preparing For Next Phases Of Combat' As IDF ‘Invades’ Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israeli-releases-video-showing-forces-preparing-for-next-phases-of-combat-as-idf-invades-lebanon/): On September 30, Israel’s army released a video showing forces preparing for the next phases of combat, as Lebanese troops retreated from the border amidst expectations of an imminent Israeli ground invasion. The video featured Israeli tanks in action, as well as Major General Ori Gordin, Commander of the Northern Command, leading a meeting with […]
- [School Bus Catches Fire in Thailand, 25 Feared Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/school-bus-catches-fire-in-thailand-25-feared-dead/): Sixteen students and three teachers were sent to a hospital for treatment
- [World's Tallest Residential Tower to Be Built in This City. Who is it Dedicated To?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/worlds-tallest-residential-tower-to-be-built-in-this-city-who-is-it-dedicated-to/): Designed by renowned Brazilian artist Lalali Senna, the 1,670-foot tower has received environmental and government approvals and will be built at a cost of Rs 4700 crore
- [Israel attacks Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/01/israel-attacks-palestinian-refugee-camp-in-lebanon/): Video shows the first moments after an Israeli air attack hit Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp.
- [Jenin’s Freedom Theatre: Voice of Resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/jenins-freedom-theatre-voice-of-resistance/): Despite Israeli incursions into Jenin, Mahmoud and his young actors are staging a play they hope to perform abroad.
- [Israeli attack on an apartment block in central Beirut kills six people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israeli-attack-on-an-apartment-block-in-central-beirut-kills-six-people/): A total of 17 overnight air raids had hit Beirut by dawn on Thursday as the Israeli military kept up its bombardment.
- [How might Israel respond to Iran’s missile attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/how-might-israel-respond-to-irans-missile-attacks/): All options are on the table as Israel is expected to launch a retaliatory attack on strategic Iranian assets.
- [Singapore’s ex-transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/singapores-ex-transport-minister-jailed-for-12-months-in-landmark-ruling/): S Iswaran sentenced to a year in jail in a rare corruption trial in the city-state that prides itself on a clean image.
- [Bangladesh's Interim Govt Recalls Envoys From 5 Nations, Including India, In Major Diplomatic Reshuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/bangladeshs-interim-govt-recalls-envoys-from-5-nations-including-india-in-major-diplomatic-reshuffle/): Bangladesh’s interim government announced a major reshuffle on Wednesday, recalling envoys from five countries, including its High Commissioner to India.
- [Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Agreed to Ceasefire Before Israeli Airstrike Killed Him, Claims Lebanon Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/hezbollahs-nasrallah-agreed-to-ceasefire-before-israeli-airstrike-killed-him-claims-lebanon-minister/): He claimed that Israel’s Netanyahu had also agreed to the ceasefire proposal
- [‘As if we don’t exist’: Under bombs in Lebanon, Americans feel abandoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/as-if-we-dont-exist-under-bombs-in-lebanon-americans-feel-abandoned/): Critics say the US rushed to evacuate its citizens in Israel last year. For Lebanon, the response has been much slower.
- [IAF Intercepts Suspicious Aerial Target Off Gush Dan Coast, American Killed in Israeli Strike In Lebanon | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/iaf-intercepts-suspicious-aerial-target-off-gush-dan-coast-american-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-lebanon-updates/): The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday to address the spiraling conflict in the Middle East.
- [Iranian Missiles Fly Over Jordanian Airspace Across To Israel As Middle East Conflict Grows | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/iranian-missiles-fly-over-jordanian-airspace-across-to-israel-as-middle-east-conflict-grows-video/): Dozens of missiles flew over the Jordanian sky as Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday (October 1).
- [Israeli Strikes Kill 6 In Central Beirut, Massive Blasts Heard Across Lebanon's Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israeli-strikes-kill-6-in-central-beirut-massive-blasts-heard-across-lebanons-capital/): Israel bombed central Beirut on Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front against Hezbollah.
- [Special Counsel Jack Smith Provides Fullest Picture Yet of His 2020 Election Case Against Trump in New Filing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/special-counsel-jack-smith-provides-fullest-picture-yet-of-his-2020-election-case-against-trump-in-new-filing/): The 165-page document offers new detail about special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the former president’s efforts to lean on state officials and paint a narrative of widespread fraud that prosecutors say Trump knew was untrue
- [Mexican soldiers kill six after opening fire on truck carrying migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/mexican-soldiers-kill-six-after-opening-fire-on-truck-carrying-migrants/): Rights groups warn that migrants and asylum seekers journeying north through Mexico often experience violence.
- [US prosecutors detail new evidence in Trump election subversion case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/us-prosecutors-detail-new-evidence-in-trump-election-subversion-case/): Special Counsel Jack Smith says Mike Pence was among those who told former president to accept the 2020 election result.
- [Dominican Republic says will expel up to 10,000 Haitian migrants a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/dominican-republic-says-will-expel-up-to-10000-haitian-migrants-a-week/): Haiti is reeling from gang violence, hunger and instability, prompting the UN to warn against sending people back.
- [South America witnesses a ‘ring of fire’, the final solar eclipse of 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/south-america-witnesses-a-ring-of-fire-the-final-solar-eclipse-of-2024/): A full eclipse was visible from Chile and Argentina, with other parts of the world seeing a partial ‘crescent’ eclipse.
- [US dockworkers press on with second day of strike, with no deal in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/us-dockworkers-press-on-with-second-day-of-strike-with-no-deal-in-sight/): US President Biden urged for a quick deal to end the standoff, which threatens to drain billions from the US economy.
- [‘Western calls for a ceasefire are a mirage’ | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/western-calls-for-a-ceasefire-are-a-mirage-ajopinion/): The split between Western leaders and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is just a mirage, argues Andrew Mitrovica.
- [Biden says he would not back Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/biden-says-he-would-not-back-israeli-strike-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): Any Israeli response to Iran’s missile barrage should be ‘proportional’, says the US president.
- [Hamas claims responsibility for deadly Israel shooting attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/hamas-claims-responsibility-for-deadly-israel-shooting-attack/): At least seven killed in attack that took place moments before Iran launched a barrage of rockets at Israel.
- [Beirut’s southern suburbs reduced to rubble by Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/beiruts-southern-suburbs-reduced-to-rubble-by-israeli-strikes/): Once bustling with busy streets, Beirut’s southern suburbs have become a ‘ghost town’.
- [Is the Middle East inching closer to full-blown war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/is-the-middle-east-inching-closer-to-full-blown-war/): Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile attack, as Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back.
- [‘Deadly cycle of tit for tat must stop’ says Guterres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/deadly-cycle-of-tit-for-tat-must-stop-says-guterres/): ‘It’s high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation’ says Guterres.
- [“Israel Is Coming…” Netanyahu To “Fatally Cripple” Iran’s Nuke Programme To Avenge Rocket Attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-is-coming-netanyahu-to-fatally-cripple-irans-nuke-programme-to-avenge-rocket-attack/): The Middle East is edging ever closer toward a full-blown regional war as Israel vowed to respond to Iran’s barrage of ballistic missiles fired at it on Oct. 1. Iran launched a salvo of about 200 ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Israeli “military targets”, prompting Tel Aviv to vow a response. Experts say Iran’s warning […]
- [‘Eligible For Marriage’: In Pakistan Orphanage, Zakir Naik Says Orphaned Girls Can’t Be Referred To As Daughters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/eligible-for-marriage-in-pakistan-orphanage-zakir-naik-says-orphaned-girls-cant-be-referred-to-as-daughters/): During a ceremony for orphaned girls, Zakir Naik exited when referred to the girls as “daughters,” citing Islamic norms.
- [Not Looking For War But Israel Forcing Us To React: Iran President Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/not-looking-for-war-but-israel-forcing-us-to-react-iran-president-pezeshkian/): Pezeshkian warned Israel not to react to the 200 missiles including hypersonic weapons that Iran fired at it.
- [Hezbollah battles Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/hezbollah-battles-israeli-soldiers-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel announces death of several soldiers as UNSC members meet to discuss Iran’s missile attack against Israel.
- [More than 100 people missing after Nigeria boat carrying 300 sinks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/more-than-100-people-missing-after-nigeria-boat-carrying-300-sinks/): Mostly women and children were on board a wooden vessel that capsized in Mokwa in the country’s Niger State.
- [Israel destroyed my university, but not my desire for an education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-destroyed-my-university-but-not-my-desire-for-an-education/): For a year, I have desperately tried to continue my studies to give myself a sense of meaning.
- [What would be the cost of a regional war in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/what-would-be-the-cost-of-a-regional-war-in-the-middle-east/): Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating after Iran’s major missile attack on Israel.
- [Israeli strikes kill 11 in Bekaa Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israeli-strikes-kill-11-in-bekaa-valley/): Israeli airstrikes Wednesday killed 11 people in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley.
- [Can Israel turn tactical successes into strategic gains?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/can-israel-turn-tactical-successes-into-strategic-gains/): Political scientist Stephen Walt says US unconditional support for Israel does not help its long-term future.
- [West Asia Braces For Israeli Retaliation Against Iran, IDF Loses 8 Soldiers In Lebanon Ground Fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/west-asia-braces-for-israeli-retaliation-against-iran-idf-loses-8-soldiers-in-lebanon-ground-fight/): Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah clashes in southern Lebanon and Israeli government said it will retaliate against Iran, causing it a significant financial damage.
- [Israel-Iran Tensions: Air India Closely Monitoring Situation; Lufthansa Cancels 2 Flights on Wednesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-iran-tensions-air-india-closely-monitoring-situation-lufthansa-cancels-2-flights-on-wednesday/): German carrier Lufthansa on Wednesday cancelled its flights from Hyderabad to Frankfurt (LH753/01) and from Mumbai to Frankfurt (LH757/01) due to current situation in West Asia
- [Netanyahu Admits Tough War As Ambush Jolts IDF In Lebanon, Hezbollah Says Fighting In 'First Round'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/netanyahu-admits-tough-war-as-ambush-jolts-idf-in-lebanon-hezbollah-says-fighting-in-first-round/): Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on October 2. The Egoz commandos were all killed during a gun battle with Hezbollah operatives in a southern Lebanon village. Another officer and four soldiers were seriously wounded in the same incident. The two soldiers […]
- [Timeline: The key moments that led to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/timeline-the-key-moments-that-led-to-irans-missile-attacks-on-israel/): Over the past year, escalations have raised concerns over an expanding war in the Middle East.
- [Iraqis mourn Nasrallah, vow to ‘continue resisting Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iraqis-mourn-nasrallah-vow-to-continue-resisting-israel/): People across Iraq, from Basra to Mosul, take to the streets to show solidarity with Lebanese people and condemn Israel.
- [Will Mexico’s President Sheinbaum depart from predecessor AMLO’s policies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/will-mexicos-president-sheinbaum-depart-from-predecessor-amlos-policies/): Sheinbaum inherits profound challenges while promising continuity of AMLO’s transformative, and controversial, policies.
- [Biden, Harris take stock of battered southeastern US after Hurricane Helene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/biden-harris-take-stock-of-battered-southeastern-us-after-hurricane-helene/): The US president and vice president will visit the Carolinas and Georgia, where more than one million are without power.
- [Iran and Israel: What are their attack and defence capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-and-israel-what-are-their-attack-and-defence-capabilities/): The risk of escalation looms after Iran fired missiles on Israel. Here is what the arsenal of each country looks like.
- [Why Iran’s Khamenei Has Trust Issues? He Sent Aide To Ask Nasrallah To Flee Lebanon, But Israel Killed Both](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/why-irans-khamenei-has-trust-issues-he-sent-aide-to-ask-nasrallah-to-flee-lebanon-but-israel-killed-both/): A person close to the Iranian establishment said after Israel killed senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, Abbas Nilforoushan, sent to warn Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, he no longer trusts anyone.
- [Taiwan Shuts Down For Typhoon Krathon, Harbours Flooded Amid Torrential Rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/taiwan-shuts-down-for-typhoon-krathon-harbours-flooded-amid-torrential-rain/): As Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan on October 2, authorities shut schools and offices, evacuating thousands from vulnerable areas. Forecasts indicated heavy rain and winds up to 219 kph on the west coast. Domestic flights were canceled, with nearly 40,000 troops on standby for rescue efforts. This typhoon marks a rare event for the densely populated […]
- [President Droupadi Murmu Greets Israeli Counterpart Isaac Herzog on Jewish New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/president-droupadi-murmu-greets-israeli-counterpart-isaac-herzog-on-jewish-new-year/): ‘I extend Rosh Hashanah greetings to you and the entire Jewish community across Israel and the world,’ President Murmu said in a post on X
- [Israel Vs Iran | In An Unprecedented Attack, Iran Fired Nearly 200 Missiles Towards Israel | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-vs-iran-in-an-unprecedented-attack-iran-fired-nearly-200-missiles-towards-israel-n18g/): Israel Vs Iran | In An Unprecedented Attack, Iran Fired Nearly 200 Missiles Towards Israel | N18GIran fired nearly 200 missiles towards Israel, limiting the conflict to Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and even Yemen. Iran has not engaged in a full-fledged war with Israel, but the assassination of Hezbollah by Nazaralla has triggered a forceful response. […]
- [Deadly Clashes Between Israel, Hezbollah Unfold In Southern Lebanon; Eight IDF Soldiers Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/deadly-clashes-between-israel-hezbollah-unfold-in-southern-lebanon-eight-idf-soldiers-killed/): Hezbollah fighters clash with advancing Israeli troops which resulted in the deadliest encounter for Israel in the year-long conflict.
- [Ghadr, Emad, Fattah | Iran Fired Ballistic, Hypersonic Missiles To Exhaust Israel’s Air Defences?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/ghadr-emad-fattah-iran-fired-ballistic-hypersonic-missiles-to-exhaust-israels-air-defences/): Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on October 1 to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, state TV reported. Tehran claimed 90% of the missiles hit their intended targets in its latest barrage on Israel, which it called “Operation True Promise II”. Israeli media also reported that Iranian missiles inflicted […]
- [Britain’s Starmer in Brussels for talks on EU reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/britains-starmer-in-brussels-for-talks-on-eu-reset/): The British PM ruled out any return to the EU’s single market, its customs union or freedom of movement arrangements.
- [Israel Vs Iran | How Powerful Is The Ballistic Missile Arsenal Of The Two Warring Nations? | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-vs-iran-how-powerful-is-the-ballistic-missile-arsenal-of-the-two-warring-nations-n18g/): Israel Vs Iran | How Powerful Is The Ballistic Missile Arsenal Of The Two Warring Nations? | N18GIran’s largest ever attack on Israel with 180 ballistic missiles fired at it late Tuesday has spiralled a regional conflict in the Middle East, which started from the Gaza war on October 7, 2023.What is thought-provoking is the […]
- [South Korea Scrambles Military Aircraft To Evacuate Citizens From Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/south-korea-scrambles-military-aircraft-to-evacuate-citizens-from-middle-east/): On October 2, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the immediate deployment of military aircraft to evacuate citizens from Israel and the Middle East due to escalating tensions. His office urged swift yet measured responses to protect energy supply and trade. The foreign ministry had earlier advised citizens in Israel and Lebanon to leave […]
- ['Iran Couldn't Stop The Joy': Viral Video Shows Newlyweds Dancing In Bunker As Missiles Rain Down On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-couldnt-stop-the-joy-viral-video-shows-newlyweds-dancing-in-bunker-as-missiles-rain-down-on-israel/): Kristirae and Shawn Gibson, who travelled from Colorado for their wedding, found themselves forced to relocate their special moment to the hotel shelter where the ceremony was being held
- [Hezbollah Kills 8 IDF Soldiers In Lebanon, Iran Mocks Iron Dome, Khamenei Slams West & "Evil" Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/hezbollah-kills-8-idf-soldiers-in-lebanon-iran-mocks-iron-dome-khamenei-slams-west-evil-israel/): Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on October 2. The soldiers were killed after crossing the border into Lebanon to target Hezbollah’s positions, the Israeli Defense Forces said. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first appearance on October 2 following […]
- [Iran Supreme Leader makes first appearance since strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-supreme-leader-makes-first-appearance-since-strikes/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first appearance on Wednesday.
- [Surge in anti-Semitic incidents in UK over past year: Charity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/surge-in-anti-semitic-incidents-in-uk-over-past-year-charity/): More than 5,500 cases of abusive behaviour recorded since war broke out on October 7, the highest-ever yearly tally.
- [Israel Vs Iran | Exclusive Interview Israeli Consul General Orli Weitzman | Iran Attack Today | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-vs-iran-exclusive-interview-israeli-consul-general-orli-weitzman-iran-attack-today-n18g/): Israel Vs Iran | Exclusive Interview Israeli Consul General Orli Weitzman | Iran Attack Today | N18GIn an exlcusive conversation with Orli Weitzman as she talks about the Iran attacks on Israel. Iran launched missiles at Israel on Tuesday as alarms sounded across the country and civilians rushed for shelter. Iran said the attack on […]
- [Massive Iranian Missile Attack Lights Up Jerusalem Skies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/massive-iranian-missile-attack-lights-up-jerusalem-skies/): On October 1, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, igniting alarms and explosions in Jerusalem. Nearly 200 missiles were reported, prompting many Israelis to seek shelter. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened severe retaliation if Israel responds. Although the Israeli military declared an all-clear later, they acknowledged the seriousness of the attack, ordered by […]
- [Iran Warns Will Use Missiles That "Astound the World" If Israel Attacks, Asks US To "Stand Back"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-warns-will-use-missiles-that-astound-the-world-if-israel-attacks-asks-us-to-stand-back/): A former IRGC commander and current legislator says Iran’s missile launchers are fully loaded to give a firm response to any potential Israeli attack. The remarks come after Iran’s massive “True Promise II” missile attack on Israel in response to Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s killing in Beirut.“Launchers and launch platforms have been loaded, and are ready […]
- [Israel bars UN chief from the country over Iran attack response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-bars-un-chief-from-the-country-over-iran-attack-response/): Israel’s foreign minister branded Antonio Guterres ‘a stain on the history of the UN’.
- [Fear, jubilation, jokes: Iranians react after attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/fear-jubilation-jokes-iranians-react-after-attack-on-israel/): Those who wanted revenge are celebrating, but some fear another devastating war may be on the horizon.
- [Over 700,000 internally displaced in Haiti as humanitarian crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/over-700000-internally-displaced-in-haiti-as-humanitarian-crisis-deepens/): More than half of those displaced are children, the UN agency for migration says, calling for international support.
- [Alcaraz beats Sinner in tiebreak thriller for China Open tennis title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/alcaraz-beats-sinner-in-tiebreak-thriller-for-china-open-tennis-title/): Wimbledon champion Alcaraz beat the US Open winner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) for his fourth title of the year.
- [Why did Iran attack Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/why-did-iran-attack-israel/): What’s the difference between Israeli self-defence and Iranian self-defence?
- [I want to show faith in the players: Pakistan cricket coach Jason Gillespie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/i-want-to-show-faith-in-the-players-pakistan-cricket-coach-jason-gillespie/): Gillespie opens up on the team’s poor results; showing trust in the captain and making Pakistan a competitive Test team.
- [Houthis Claim Strikes On Israeli Military Sites With Quds 5 Rocket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/houthis-claim-strikes-on-israeli-military-sites-with-quds-5-rocket/): Yemen’s Houthis launched three ‘Quds 5’ rockets at military posts in Israel, according to spokesperson Yahya Saree. They claim this action supports Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict, criticizing US and UK backing for Israel, which they see as a threat.
- [Israeli Military Announces First Combat Death Since Ground Operations In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israeli-military-announces-first-combat-death-since-ground-operations-in-lebanon/): The military said Wednesday that a 22-year-old in a commando brigade was killed in combat in Lebanon
- [Over 80 Flights Cancelled After US Bomb From World War II Explodes at Japan's Miyazaki Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/over-80-flights-cancelled-after-us-bomb-from-world-war-ii-explodes-at-japans-miyazaki-airport-video/): The airport in southern Japan originated in 1943 as an imperial Japanese navy base, sending dozens of “kamikaze” aircraft on suicide missions
- [Which countries are evacuating citizens from Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/which-countries-are-evacuating-citizens-from-lebanon/): Most Western countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as Israel launches ground invasion in Lebanon.
- [Iran Vs Israel | Israel Military Chief Mosad Holds A Meeting On Iran Attacks On Tel Aviv | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-vs-israel-israel-military-chief-mosad-holds-a-meeting-on-iran-attacks-on-tel-aviv-news18/): Iran Vs Israel | Israel Military Chief Mosad Holds A Meeting On Iran Attacks On Tel Aviv | News18
- [Houthis Launch Missile Barrage On Israel, Hit “Tel Aviv-linked Ships” In Red Sea With Drone | Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/houthis-launch-missile-barrage-on-israel-hit-tel-aviv-linked-ships-in-red-sea-with-drone-iran/): Yemen’s Houthis targeted military posts deep in Israel with three ‘Quds 5’ cruise missiles, spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said on Oct 2. Saree also said that “Yemeni Armed Forces bless the second Iranian operation, the True Promise 2, against the Israeli enemy.” The reported attack came as Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel […]
- [UN Caught In Crossfire: Israel Bars Guterres From Entering, Iran Urges ‘Meaningful Action’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/un-caught-in-crossfire-israel-bars-guterres-from-entering-iran-urges-meaningful-action/): Israeli foreign minister Katz criticised UN chief Guterres, alleged he supports terrorist organisations and called his actions a stain on UN history.
- [‘Ukraine’s very existence is at stake’: Zelenskyy enters the US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/ukraines-very-existence-is-at-stake-zelenskyy-enters-the-us-election/): An aide to Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not play favourites after the president’s meetings with Trump and Harris.
- [Video: Israeli attack on Gaza school for orphans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/video-israeli-attack-on-gaza-school-for-orphans/): An Israeli strike in Gaza City has hit a school for orphans, killing mostly children and women taking refuge there.
- [Israeli air and ground attacks kill dozens across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israeli-air-and-ground-attacks-kill-dozens-across-gaza/): Civilian deaths reported despite Israeli military claiming it is targeting Hamas positions.
- [Georgia’s president refuses to sign anti-LGBTQ bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/georgias-president-refuses-to-sign-anti-lgbtq-bill/): Prime minister accuses Salome Zourabichvili of choosing ‘pseudo-liberal propaganda’ instead of ‘family values’.
- [Reactions to Iran’s attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/reactions-to-irans-attack-on-israel/): Videos captured people’s reactions in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond as Iran carried out a major missile attack on Israel.
- [“Don’t Enter War” Iran Warns Israel, Vows “Stronger” Blows After Firing “200 Missiles” | Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/dont-enter-war-iran-warns-israel-vows-stronger-blows-after-firing-200-missiles-nasrallah/): Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said missile strikes on Israel are based on the country’s “legitimate self-defence rights.” The new Iranian president noted that a “decisive response” was given to the “aggression” of Israel.In a statement posted on X, Pezeshkian said the action was “in defence of the interests and citizens of Iran.”“Let Netanyahu know that […]
- [Israel vs Iran: A Comparison Of Their Military Capabilities Amid Heightened Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-vs-iran-a-comparison-of-their-military-capabilities-amid-heightened-tensions/): On Tuesday, Iran fired around 200 missiles into Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders of the militant group
- [Iran Vs Israel Conflict | Iran's Ministry Of Intelligence Issues A Threat In Hebrew | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/iran-vs-israel-conflict-irans-ministry-of-intelligence-issues-a-threat-in-hebrew-news18/): Iran Vs Israel Conflict | Iran’s Ministry Of Intelligence Issues A Threat In Hebrew | News18
- [‘Enemy Breached Blue Line’: Lebanese Army Claims Israeli Forces Made Brief Incursion, Hezbollah Says Exchanged Gunfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/enemy-breached-blue-line-lebanese-army-claims-israeli-forces-made-brief-incursion-hezbollah-says-exchanged-gunfire/): Israeli soldiers breached the Blue Line, entering 400 metres into Lebanon’s southern territory, before retreating shortly after, the Lebanese Hezbollah and the nation’s army claimed.
- [Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/suspected-wwii-bomb-grounds-japanese-airport/): An explosion of a US bombshell left a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.
- [‘We are all the same’: Lebanese come together to feed those forced to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/we-are-all-the-same-lebanese-come-together-to-feed-those-forced-to-flee/): As the number of people forced from their homes by Israeli attacks grows, communities are stepping in to help.
- [Watch | Witness Video Shows Iranian Missile Striking Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/watch-witness-video-shows-iranian-missile-striking-tel-aviv/): A video shows a barrage of missiles being launched by Iran, towards Israel.Iranian state television carried a statement confirming that “dozens” of missiles were fired.The Israeli home front command sent text messages to people in certain areas of Israel, containing “life-saving instructions” directing them to protected areas. Israel’s Iron Dome intercepted some of the incoming […]
- [Did Netanyahu Run Into Bunker During Iran's Missile Attack? Truth Behind This Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/did-netanyahu-run-into-bunker-during-irans-missile-attack-truth-behind-this-viral-video/): Sirens rang out and civilians retreated into bomb shelters when hundreds of Iranian missiles entered Israeli airspace. Many onlookers captured videos of projectiles that lit up the night sky
- [Bitter Rivals Now, Israel & Iran Once Came Together With US Against A Common Foe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/bitter-rivals-now-israel-iran-once-came-together-with-us-against-a-common-foe/): Iraq had become a mutual adversary for both Israel and Iran, leading to the formation of one of the most secretive partnerships of the era, involving the Mossad — Israel’s Intelligence agency — and SAVAK, Iran’s secret police
- [Could US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/could-us-port-strike-be-the-october-surprise-that-trips-up-kamala-harris/): Strike by 45,000 dock workers threatens to stoke inflation just five weeks out from US presidential election.
- [Russia reportedly captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/russia-reportedly-captures-key-town-of-vuhledar-in-eastern-ukraine/): Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides.
- [The United States is already at war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/the-united-states-is-already-at-war/): And it is very much a willing belligerent in a conflict of its own making.
- [‘Conflicts Will End If…’: Iran’s Khamenei Shares Solution To Middle East Crisis, Israel Ex-Premier Differs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/conflicts-will-end-if-irans-khamenei-shares-solution-to-middle-east-crisis-israel-ex-premier-differs/): Iran’s supreme leader said wars and conflicts will come to an end if the United States and European countries leave the West Asia region.
- [Fact check: Walz v Vance vice presidential debate – truths and falsehoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/fact-check-walz-v-vance-vice-presidential-debate-truths-and-falsehoods/): We look at the claims made by the Democratic and Republican candidates and ask, do they hold up to factual scrutiny?
- [Videos show Iranian missiles hitting Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/videos-show-iranian-missiles-hitting-israel/): Several videos captured missiles hitting Israel during Iran’s attack on Tuesday.
- ['We're Deeply Concerned': India Calls For Talks, Cautions Against Wider Conflict As Israel-Iran Tensions Spike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/were-deeply-concerned-india-calls-for-talks-cautions-against-wider-conflict-as-israel-iran-tensions-spike/): MEA expresses deep concern over escalating tensions in West Asia, urging restraint and dialogue to protect civilians and prevent a wider regional conflict
- [Israel Vs Iran | Indian Nationals Are Advised To Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To Iran | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/israel-vs-iran-indian-nationals-are-advised-to-avoid-all-non-essential-travel-to-iran-news18/): Breaking News | Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran
- [Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/rice-battle-heats-up-as-india-pakistan-lift-export-curbs/): Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.
- [Risk of long-feared regional war rises as Israel and Iran swap threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/risk-of-long-feared-regional-war-rises-as-israel-and-iran-swap-threats/): Israel pledges to respond to Iran’s barrage of missiles; Tehran threatens repeated attack ‘with multiplied intensity’.
- ['We're Closely Monitoring Situation': Centre Urges Indians To Avoid Travel To Iran Post Missile Attack In Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/were-closely-monitoring-situation-centre-urges-indians-to-avoid-travel-to-iran-post-missile-attack-in-israel/): In a major offensive against Israel, Iran late on Tuesday, fired around 200 ballistic missiles targeting the two military bases of Israel and the headquarters of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service
- ['Our Response Will Be More Severe': Iran Ups The Stakes As Fears Of Possible Israeli Retaliation Grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/our-response-will-be-more-severe-iran-ups-the-stakes-as-fears-of-possible-israeli-retaliation-grow/): Iran launched missile strikes at Israel in retaliation for the killings of key figures linked to Hezbollah and Hamas, prompting vows of retaliation from Israeli officials. The situation has raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
- [More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/more-than-200-killed-what-caused-the-devastating-floods-in-nepal/): Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu’s floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.
- [Danish Police Probe Two Blasts Near Israel Embassy In Copenhagen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/danish-police-probe-two-blasts-near-israel-embassy-in-copenhagen/): “Nobody was wounded and we are carrying out a preliminary investigation at the scene,” the police said
- [30-Feet Deep, 50-Feet Wide Crater Near Mossad Head Office After Iran’s Big Missile Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/30-feet-deep-50-feet-wide-crater-near-mossad-head-office-after-irans-big-missile-attack-video/): Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, said that Iran deliberately did not attack civilian targets and infrastructure
- [UK Govt Prepares Lebanon Evacuation Plans As Israel-Iran Tensions Heighten West Asia War Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/uk-govt-prepares-lebanon-evacuation-plans-as-israel-iran-tensions-heighten-west-asia-war-threat/): The UK has chartered a flight for Britons to leave Lebanon amid escalating violence in the region
- [Gulf Airlines Adjust Flight Routes And Cancel Services Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/gulf-airlines-adjust-flight-routes-and-cancel-services-amid-rising-iran-israel-tensions/): Airlines in the Gulf are rerouting flights and canceling services to ensure passenger safety amid rising tensions following Iran’s attack on Israel
- [Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/02/babar-azam-steps-down-as-pakistan-captain-for-the-second-time/): Babar’s second stint at captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form.
- [UN Security Council Calls Out Israel For Blacklisting Secretary General Guterres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/un-security-council-calls-out-israel-for-blacklisting-secretary-general-guterres/): The UN Security Council condemns Israel’s designation of its chief as persona non grata, urging countries to avoid actions undermining the UN
- [Israel rocks Beirut with huge attack and cuts off main Lebanon-Syria road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-rocks-beirut-with-huge-attack-and-cuts-off-main-lebanon-syria-road/): Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs with its largest attack yet and cuts off a vital escape route into Syria.
- [How much of a difference could Iran’s regional allies make in a war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/how-much-of-a-difference-could-irans-regional-allies-make-in-a-war/): Yemen’s Houthis and armed groups in Iraq have continued to target Israel, amid escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran.
- [Kim Jong Un Threatens To Destroy South Korea With Nukes If Attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/kim-jong-un-threatens-to-destroy-south-korea-with-nukes-if-attacked/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to use nuclear weapons against South Korea “without hesitation” if his country’s sovereignty were threatened, state media KCNA reported on Friday.
- [WHO Approves First Diagnostic Test For Mpox to Enhance Outbreak Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/who-approves-first-diagnostic-test-for-mpox-to-enhance-outbreak-response/): The WHO has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, a crucial step in enhancing testing capacity in countries combating outbreaks
- [US Arranges Flights To Bring Americans Out Of Lebanon As Others Seek Escape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/us-arranges-flights-to-bring-americans-out-of-lebanon-as-others-seek-escape/): U.S. flights have evacuated 250 Americans from Lebanon amid escalating conflict, as citizens face airstrikes and challenges in securing safe passage
- [Russian FAB-3000 Bomb Rocks Donetsk, Flattens Ukrainian Ammo Depot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/russian-fab-3000-bomb-rocks-donetsk-flattens-ukrainian-ammo-depot/): Russian defence ministry has said that its forces captured the village of Verkhnekamenskoye in Donetsk region just a day after Ukrainian forces retreated from Vuhledar. It added that over 2,000 Ukrainian troops across the frontline were wiped out in the last 24 hours.
- [Iran's Khamenei Addresses Prayers at Imam Khomeini Mosque In Tehran for Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/irans-khamenei-addresses-prayers-at-imam-khomeini-mosque-in-tehran-for-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): In a rare public appearance, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei led Friday Eid prayers in Tehran, amid escalating tensions following missile strikes
- [New Israeli air attacks in Beirut are among biggest yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/new-israeli-air-attacks-in-beirut-are-among-biggest-yet/): Israel’s military is believed to have again used ‘bunker buster’ bombs on a densely populated area in south Beirut.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: All the proposed peace plans explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/russia-ukraine-war-all-the-proposed-peace-plans-explained/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has asserted that the plan proposed by Ukraine should be enacted.
- [Explosions Near Beirut Airport Right After Plane Landing Light Up Night Sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/explosions-near-beirut-airport-right-after-plane-landing-light-up-night-sky/): Huge explosions lit up the sky near Beirut’s airport early Friday, just minutes after a flight from Dubai landed, reported Reuters. According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, the flight was Middle East Airlines ME429 from Dubai.
- ['Good To Be In Colombo Again': Jaishankar In Sri Lanka To Hold Talks With Country's Top Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/good-to-be-in-colombo-again-jaishankar-in-sri-lanka-to-hold-talks-with-countrys-top-leadership/): Jaishankar’s Sri Lanka visit aims to strengthen ties and enhance the longstanding partnership between the nations
- ['Will Be There To Support': Musk To Attend Trump Rally In Pennsylvania At Site Of His First Assassination Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/will-be-there-to-support-musk-to-attend-trump-rally-in-pennsylvania-at-site-of-his-first-assassination-attempt/): Musk confirms attendance at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, marking Trump’s return after a previous assassination attempt
- [Who Are Padmini Pillai and Nalini Tata, Newly Appointed White House Fellows?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/who-are-padmini-pillai-and-nalini-tata-newly-appointed-white-house-fellows/): Two Indian Americans, Padmini Pillai from Boston and Nalini Tata from New York, were appointed to the 20242025 class of White House Fellows on Thursday.
- [Japan's New PM Ishiba Warns Of 'Quiet Emergency' Amid Low Birth Rates And Rising East Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/japans-new-pm-ishiba-warns-of-quiet-emergency-amid-low-birth-rates-and-rising-east-asia-tensions/): “The low birth rate and the resulting population decline are a challenge to the very foundations of the country — a quiet emergency, so to speak,” Ishiba said in parliament
- [Israel Targets Potential Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine During Underground Bunker Meet In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-targets-potential-hezbollah-leader-hashem-safieddine-during-underground-bunker-meet-in-beirut/): An Israeli strike on Beirut targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, Axios reported on October 4, citing an Israeli source. Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s executive council, is presumed to be the successor of Hassan Nasrallah following his assassination on September 27. While the IDF had not yet commented on the strike, Axios reporter Barak […]
- ['Editor’s Mistake': Israel Removes Indian Map Wrongly Depicting J&K From Official Website After Social Media Outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/editors-mistake-israel-removes-indian-map-wrongly-depicting-jk-from-official-website-after-social-media-outcry/): The map was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X
- [UK parliament to consider assisted dying law this month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/uk-parliament-to-consider-assisted-dying-law-this-month/): Nine years after the failure of the last assisted dying bill, MPs to vote according their conscience.
- [Tunisia presidential election: Who is running and what is at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/tunisia-presidential-election-who-is-running-and-what-is-at-stake/): Just two candidates, one recently jailed, have been approved to challenge incumbent Kais Saied in the October 6 poll.
- [North Korea's Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear Response If Sovereignty Is Breached, State Media Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-threatens-nuclear-response-if-sovereignty-is-breached-state-media-reports/): Kim criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event on Tuesday
- [Banner Flown Over New York Sky Calls For Action Against Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/banner-flown-over-new-york-sky-calls-for-action-against-violence-against-hindus-in-bangladesh-video/): A massive airline banner over New York City calls for global action to stop violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
- [Who Is Hashem Safieddine, Presumed Successor To Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Targeted In Israeli Airstrike In Beirut?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/who-is-hashem-safieddine-presumed-successor-to-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-targeted-in-israeli-airstrike-in-beirut/): Safieddine is presumed successor to Hassan Nasrallah, and his role in Hezbollah amid recent Israeli airstrikes targeting leadership
- ['Untrue': Kamala Harris' Husband Doug Rejects Reports Of Slapping Ex-Girlfriend During 2012 Cannes Film Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/untrue-kamala-harris-husband-doug-rejects-reports-of-slapping-ex-girlfriend-during-2012-cannes-film-festival/): Doug Emhoff denies allegations of slapping a former girlfriend during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, as unnamed sources claim details of the incident
- [Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza 10 years after being taken captive by ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/yazidi-woman-rescued-from-gaza-10-years-after-being-taken-captive-by-isil/): The now 21-year-old woman has returned home to her family in Iraq after complex rescue involving Israel, US and Jordan.
- [Alex Soros Meets Bangladesh's Interim Leader, Calls Muhammad Yunus An 'Old Friend' Of His Father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/alex-soros-meets-bangladeshs-interim-leader-calls-muhammad-yunus-an-old-friend-of-his-father/): Alex Soros meets Bangladesh’s interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, praising his leadership amid political turmoil and student-led protests following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
- [Hindu Groups Stage Protest In Chittagong Over Persecution Of Minorities Ahead Of Durga Puja](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/hindu-groups-stage-protest-in-chittagong-over-persecution-of-minorities-ahead-of-durga-puja/): Hindu groups in Bangladesh protest against minority persecution, demanding rights and justice amid ongoing violence and attacks on temples in Chittagong
- [Who Was Abdel-Aziz Salha? Hamas Militant Killed By Israel, Once Jailed For Role In West Bank Lynchings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/who-was-abdel-aziz-salha-hamas-militant-killed-by-israel-once-jailed-for-role-in-west-bank-lynchings/): Israel has killed Hamas militant Abdel-Aziz Salha in an airstrike in Gaza, amid ongoing conflict that has claimed many lives and escalated tensions
- ['32 Years Together': Barack, Michelle Obama Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Amid Heartfelt Tributes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/32-years-together-barack-michelle-obama-celebrate-wedding-anniversary-amid-heartfelt-tributes/): Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate their 32nd anniversary with heartfelt social media tributes, reflecting on their journey together since 1992
- [Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and condemns Trump’s ‘depraved cruelty’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/liz-cheney-campaigns-with-harris-and-condemns-trumps-depraved-cruelty/): Republican says the ‘broad coalition’ voting for Vice President Harris is ‘putting patriotism ahead of partisanship’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 952](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-952/): As the war enters its 952nd day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel Targets Hezbollah Intel HQ In Beirut, Nasrallah Successor Safieddine Reportedly Hit In Dahieh Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-targets-hezbollah-intel-hq-in-beirut-nasrallah-successor-safieddine-reportedly-hit-in-dahieh-airstrikes/): Israeli strikes target Hezbollah leaders in Beirut, aiming at Hashem Safieddine. Evacuation warnings issued as tensions rise in the region
- [‘Like we are trapped’: Minorities suffer amid conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/like-we-are-trapped-minorities-suffer-amid-conflict-in-myanmars-rakhine/): AA and its political wing say it is committed to diversity in Rakhine, but there is scepticism among some minorities.
- [US federal jury convicts three officers in fatal Tyre Nichols beating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/us-federal-jury-convicts-three-officers-in-fatal-tyre-nichols-beating/): Officers convicted of witness tampering but cleared of higher charges, in incident that prompted nationwide protests.
- [US dockworkers union to suspend strike after reaching tentative deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/us-dockworkers-union-to-suspend-strike-after-reaching-tentative-deal/): US President Joe Biden welcomes agreement to end three-day strike, saying dockworkers ‘deserve a strong contract’.
- [Melania Trump says she supports right to abortion, in break from husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/melania-trump-says-she-supports-right-to-abortion-in-break-from-husband/): Former US President Donald Trump has most recently supported states determining their own limits to abortion access.
- [Mexican president calls for investigation of deadly migrant shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/mexican-president-calls-for-investigation-of-deadly-migrant-shooting/): Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly inaugurated president, called for the soldiers involved to be ‘investigated and punished’.
- [Israeli air attack on West Bank’s Tulkarem camp kills at least 18: Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israeli-air-attack-on-west-banks-tulkarem-camp-kills-at-least-18-ministry/): Rescuers rush injured to hospital, search for survivors after deadly Israeli aerial attack on Tulkarem refugee camp.
- [Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has weakened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/is-hezbollah-still-able-to-fight-israel-after-its-leadership-has-weakened/): Armed group says fighters have inflicted damage to Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
- [Form, teams, head-to-head: India vs New Zealand – Women’s T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/form-teams-head-to-head-india-vs-new-zealand-womens-t20-world-cup/): Pretournament favourites India will kick off their campaign against experienced New Zealand in Dubai.
- [At least 78 people killed after boat capsizes in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/at-least-78-people-killed-after-boat-capsizes-in-drc/): At least 58 rescued, as official warns death toll could rise after boat carrying 278 people sinks.
- [Israeli Strikes Loom Over Iran's Nuclear Facilities, Tehran Weeks Close To Making A Bomb Or...?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israeli-strikes-loom-over-irans-nuclear-facilities-tehran-weeks-close-to-making-a-bomb-or/): After Iran’s missile attack on Israel, speculation is growing that Tel Aviv could follow up on its threat to strike Tehran’s nuclear facilities. On Oct. 1, Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel in a dramatic escalation of the conflict between the two countries.Israel has vowed to retaliate, and President Biden said on Oct. 2 […]
- [‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/nothing-going-to-happen-today-says-biden-on-israeli-attack-on-iran/): Biden said Israel’s response to Iran would not come on Thursday, but US officials declined to offer more detail.
- [Hurricane Helene death toll in US climbs to 200](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-death-toll-in-us-climbs-to-200/): The updated death toll came as President Biden and Vice President Harris visited storm-battered states.
- [‘Trying to kill us off’: Canada’s Indigenous deaths at the hands of police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/trying-to-kill-us-off-canadas-indigenous-deaths-at-the-hands-of-police/): A wave of Indigenous police-linked deaths in Canada has sparked outrage and calls for reform.
- [Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan killing at least two people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/typhoon-krathon-makes-landfall-in-taiwan-killing-at-least-two-people/): Typhoon Krathon slammed into Taiwan, bringing mudslides, flooding and destructive winds to the island.
- [Countries evacuate citizens from Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/countries-evacuate-citizens-from-lebanon/): A number of countries have evacuated their citizens from Lebanon as Israel intensifies airstrikes.
- [How will Trump’s plans to deport undocumented migrants impact US economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/how-will-trumps-plans-to-deport-undocumented-migrants-impact-us-economy/): Studies show Trump policies would cause ‘significant tightening in the already-tight job market’, hurting many sectors.
- [Israel launches Beirut strikes, orders more evacuations in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-launches-beirut-strikes-orders-more-evacuations-in-southern-lebanon/): Medics among those killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli positions near border.
- [Iranian Missiles Aimed At Israeli Airbases Likely Hit Some Targets: Reports | IDF Downplays Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/iranian-missiles-aimed-at-israeli-airbases-likely-hit-some-targets-reports-idf-downplays-damage/): Satellite images of an aircraft hangar at a key Israeli military base, following an Iranian missile barrage, reveal a large hole in the roof. Images of Nevatim air base in southern Israel show roof damage to buildings near the main runway on October 2. Large pieces of debris can be seen spread around the building […]
- [PM Modi Chairs Cabinet Security Meeting To Discuss Conflicts In West Asia, Petroleum Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/pm-modi-chairs-cabinet-security-meeting-to-discuss-conflicts-in-west-asia-petroleum-trade/): Modi called for diplomatic solutions during the Cabinet meeting and expressed concern over a potential widening of the conflicts in West Asia.
- [Biden 'Discussing' Strikes on Iran Oil Facilities, Lebanon Army Returns Fire After Israeli Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/biden-discussing-strikes-on-iran-oil-facilities-lebanon-army-returns-fire-after-israeli-attack/): Lebanon’s army retaliated against Israeli fire for the first time in nearly a year, following the killing of a soldier in Bint Jbeil. Another soldier died during a rescue operation in Taybeh village. The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut, targeting key infrastructure and operatives. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire, launching […]
- [‘Bibi Bugged My Bathroom’: Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson Claims Netanyahu Put Listening Devices In His Toilet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/bibi-bugged-my-bathroom-ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-claims-netanyahu-put-listening-devices-in-his-toilet/): In his upcoming book Johnson reveals a listening device was found in his bathroom after Netanyahu’s visit to the UK Foreign Office.
- [From US To Russia, Countries Scramble To Bring Their Citizens Home From Lebanon As Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/from-us-to-russia-countries-scramble-to-bring-their-citizens-home-from-lebanon-as-crisis-deepens/): As Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, nations ready contingencies to bring citizens home from Lebanon without large-scale military action.
- [Iran warns of ‘unconventional response’ in case of new Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/iran-warns-of-unconventional-response-in-case-of-new-israeli-attack/): In indirect message to the US via Qatar, Iran says it doesn’t want a regional war, but that Israel must be ‘deterred’.
- [Analysis: Israel and the forever war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/analysis-israel-and-the-forever-war/): Applying a military ‘solution’ to what are political problems has dragged Israel into its present situation.
- [What did Al Jazeera’s investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza reveal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/what-did-al-jazeeras-investigation-into-israeli-war-crimes-in-gaza-reveal/): The I-Unit investigated thousands of videos and photos posted to social media by Israeli soldiers.
- [EU takes Hungary to European Court of Justice over ‘soverignty’ laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/eu-takes-hungary-to-european-court-of-justice-over-soverignty-laws/): The European Commission says the ‘soverignty’ laws breached a series of rights enshrined in European Union law.
- [NASA Captures Massive X9.0 Solar Flare, Largest Since 2017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/nasa-captures-massive-x9-0-solar-flare-largest-since-2017/): The Sun unleashed a powerful X9.0 solar flare, one of the strongest types of flares, on Friday.
- ['Prepare For Attack, With Best Regards': Houthis Send Email Alert To Ships Before Firing Missiles At Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/prepare-for-attack-with-best-regards-houthis-send-email-alert-to-ships-before-firing-missiles-at-them/): Since May, at least six Greek shipping companies have received over a dozen threatening emails as geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- [Biden: Discussing Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/biden-discussing-israeli-strikes-on-iran-oil-facilities/): US President Joe Biden says his administration is discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil facilities.
- [FIFA defers decision on appeal to ban Israel from football amid war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/fifa-defers-decision-on-appeal-to-ban-israel-from-football-amid-war-on-gaza/): FIFA says its disciplinary committee will ‘review the allegations of discrimination’ raised by Palestine in May.
- [Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah's Funeral In Iran Tomorrow? Khamenei’s Rare Friday Prayer Call Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/hezbollah-chief-nasrallahs-funeral-in-iran-tomorrow-khameneis-rare-friday-prayer-call-sparks-buzz/): Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral is yet to be declared but Khamenei’s rare move to lead Friday prayers has triggered speculations around a major symbolic funeral.
- ['Think That Would Be A Little…': Biden On Talks With Israel About Strikes On Iranian Oil Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/think-that-would-be-a-little-biden-on-talks-with-israel-about-strikes-on-iranian-oil-sites/): US President Joe Biden, however, said “nothing is going to happen” today with regard to Israeli strikes, even as the situation is highly tense as the region awaits some form of response to Iran’s missile barrage
- [Nasrallah Killing And Iran's Attack On Israel | Will The Arch-Enemies Exchange Nuclear Blows Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/nasrallah-killing-and-irans-attack-on-israel-will-the-arch-enemies-exchange-nuclear-blows-next/): In light of the Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon one question that has been constantly asked is..what will Israel do next. Especially in light of the ballistic missile attacks on mainland Israel by Iran on Oct 1, 2024. Israel could choose the conventional route, which is to directly attack Iran in some form of […]
- [Defying protesters, Argentina’s Milei shoots down university funding plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/defying-protesters-argentinas-milei-shoots-down-university-funding-plan/): Milei vetoed a law that would guarantee funding for free public universities, angering students and educators.
- [Bangladesh Restricts Durga Puja Celebrations, Organisers Asked To Pay ‘Jizya’ Tax | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/bangladesh-restricts-durga-puja-celebrations-organisers-asked-to-pay-jizya-tax-news18/): Durga Puja celebrations got off to a rocky start in Bangladesh with the interim government and various Muslim bodies denying permission in several areas. The organising committees were also reportedly asked to maintain silence during Namaaz offerings and pay ₹5 lakh each as ‘jizya’. The developments came in the wake of multiple reports of idol […]
- [IDF Strikes Beirut, Hezbollah 'Repels' Raids, Fires Rockets Into Israel | Lebanese Soldier Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/idf-strikes-beirut-hezbollah-repels-raids-fires-rockets-into-israel-lebanese-soldier-killed/): The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported killing 15 Hezbollah militants in an airstrike on Bint Jbeil, while Hezbollah claimed it repelled an Israeli incursion and retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel. The strikes also resulted in casualties, with seven Hezbollah members reportedly killed in downtown Beirut. As explosions shook the city, Israel advised residents of […]
- [Israel Strikes Hezbollah Intelligence Headquarters In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-strikes-hezbollah-intelligence-headquarters-in-beirut/): Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut were subjected to Israeli bombing. The group said it thwarted IDF movement in the southern border.
- [Boat capsizes in Democratic Republic of Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/boat-capsizes-in-democratic-republic-of-congo/): Video shows the moment a boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo.
- [Trump’s 2020 election case: What Jack Smith’s new filing argues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/trumps-2020-election-case-what-jack-smiths-new-filing-argues/): The prosecutor has argued that Donald Trump acted in a private capacity in trying to overturn the US election.
- [UNRWA, Guterres, ICJ Among Top Contenders for Nobel Peace Prize But Committee Could Throw Up A Surprise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/unrwa-guterres-icj-among-top-contenders-for-nobel-peace-prize-but-committee-could-throw-up-a-surprise/): The Nobel Committee may surprise with its choice, including potentially withholding the award entirely during this tumultuous year.
- [Israel's Lebanon Strikes Expose Biden's Double Standards, Nasrallah Killed After Truce Agreement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israels-lebanon-strikes-expose-bidens-double-standards-nasrallah-killed-after-truce-agreement/): Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib revealed to CNN that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had agreed to a 21-day ceasefire shortly before his assassination by Israel on September 27. The ceasefire request, backed by US President Biden and French President Macron during the UN General Assembly, aimed to facilitate diplomatic efforts. Despite this, Hamas has […]
- [Lebanon Updates | Lebanese Army, IDF Exchange Gunfire As Israeli Attacks Kill Over 1,974](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/lebanon-updates-lebanese-army-idf-exchange-gunfire-as-israeli-attacks-kill-over-1974/): Fresh airstrikes were also carried out by the IDF on Beirut as Lebanese Army and Israeli forces exchanged gunfire.
- [Israel Threatens to Strike 'Important Targets' After Missile Attack, Iran Warns 'Harsher Response'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-threatens-to-strike-important-targets-after-missile-attack-iran-warns-harsher-response/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a strong response from Tehran to any further Israeli actions. Iran’s president arrived in Qatar on Oct.2 a day after Iran fired waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. Israel stepped up its war with Iranian ally Hezbollah by assassinating its chief Sayyed Nasrallah and sending troops over the border […]
- [UK Returns Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Retains Control Of Diego Garcia Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/uk-returns-chagos-islands-to-mauritius-retains-control-of-diego-garcia-airbase/): The deal allows people displaced decades ago to return home. The residents were evicted from their homes to make way for an airbase.
- [Russia Seizes Vugledar From Ukraine, How Significant Will It Turn Out To Be?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/russia-seizes-vugledar-from-ukraine-how-significant-will-it-turn-out-to-be/): Vugledar, a coal mining town, had resisted Russian assaults for more than two years.
- [Why are Italy and Switzerland redrawing their Alpine border?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/why-are-italy-and-switzerland-redrawing-their-alpine-border/): Unlike most border changes that often happen due to conflicts, there is no dispute between Italy and Switzerland.
- [‘Dahiyeh Doctrine’ returns to Dahiyeh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/dahiyeh-doctrine-returns-to-dahiyeh/): After Gaza, Israel’s military strategy of destroying civilian life to deter its adversaries is back in play in Lebanon.
- [Video: Report from scene of Beirut city centre air attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/video-report-from-scene-of-beirut-city-centre-air-attack/): Al Jazeera reports from the scene of a deadly Israeli air attack around a kilometre from Lebanon’s parliament in Beirut.
- [US military action in the Middle East is not making Israel safer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/us-military-action-in-the-middle-east-is-not-making-israel-safer/): Lasting security for the entire region requires an equitable peace with the Palestinians, which the US will not broker.
- [‘Political Agenda, Motivated Narrative’: India Rejects US Report On Religious Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/political-agenda-motivated-narrative-india-rejects-us-report-on-religious-freedom/): The MEA said the USCIRF is a biased organisation that has ‘peddled motivated narratives’ about India after the organisation released the report on India’s religious freedoms.
- [No cookers, showers or gas – displaced people shelter in Lebanese schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/no-cookers-showers-or-gas-displaced-people-shelter-in-lebanese-schools/): Schools around the country are receiving thousands of people fleeing Israel’s bombardment.
- [“Soul Of Nasrallah Is Fighting” Hezbollah Rockets, Houthi Drones Target Israel | IDF Strikes Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/soul-of-nasrallah-is-fighting-hezbollah-rockets-houthi-drones-target-israel-idf-strikes-beirut/): The Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Authority said that seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut. Reuters reported hearing a massive blast as Israel targeted a building in the central district of Bachoura near parliament. The Reuters report said this is the closest an Israeli strike has come to […]
- [Two killed as ‘weird’ Typhoon Krathon crashes into southwestern Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/two-killed-as-weird-typhoon-krathon-crashes-into-southwestern-taiwan/): As storm batters island, soldiers in south mobilised to help battle electrical fire in hospital that killed nine.
- [Israel To Target Iran’s Nuclear Sites After Missile Attack? Biden-Bibi Calls Now “Shouting Matches”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-to-target-irans-nuclear-sites-after-missile-attack-biden-bibi-calls-now-shouting-matches/): The US President has opposed any Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites in response to Tehran missile attack. Joe Biden urged Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu to act “proportionally” against its regional arch-foe. Asked whether he would back Israel striking Iranian nuclear sites as it has long threatened, Biden said: “The answer is no.”Biden’s remarks came […]
- [Video: Israel bombs Lebanon escape route after issuing evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/video-israel-bombs-lebanon-escape-route-after-issuing-evacuation-orders/): Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports on how Israel has repeatedly attacked a main escape route for people in south Lebanon.
- [The maps that help explain the Israel-Hezbollah conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/the-maps-that-help-explain-the-israel-hezbollah-conflict/): Israel is again fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, nearly two decades after a UN resolution that was meant to bring peace.
- [UK agrees to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/uk-agrees-to-give-sovereignty-of-the-chagos-islands-to-mauritius/): The deal includes the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, which is used by the United States as a military base.
- [Rawhi Mushtaha, Head Of Hamas Government in Gaza, ‘Eliminated’ In Israeli Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/rawhi-mushtaha-head-of-hamas-government-in-gaza-eliminated-in-israeli-airstrike/): IAF fighter jets reportedly struck and eliminated the terrorists while they were hiding in a fortified and equipped underground compound in the northern Gaza Strip
- [Israel Media Reports Damage To Negev Desert Air Force Base In Iran Strikes, IDF Shares New Lebanon Ops Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-media-reports-damage-to-negev-desert-air-force-base-in-iran-strikes-idf-shares-new-lebanon-ops-video/): The satellite images of an aircraft hangar at a key Israeli military air base taken after a massive barrage of Iranian missiles appear to show damaged roof.
- [Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/bird-flu-suspected-of-killing-dozens-of-captive-tigers-in-vietnam/): Tigers at resort in Dong Nai province died after being fed sick chicken, additional deaths reported in other locations.
- [In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/in-south-sudan-hunger-complicates-plans-to-end-wildlife-poaching/): Conservationists urge the protection of wildlife, but in absence of food, many communities say they are forced to hunt.
- [Video: Israeli air attacks kill several in Beirut city centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/video-israeli-air-attacks-kill-several-in-beirut-city-centre/): Video shows the scene of an Israeli air attack on an apartment in the centre of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut.
- [Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/israel-attacks-heart-of-beirut-as-hezbollah-pushes-back-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel’s military kills six in attack on central Beirut as eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern ground offensive.
- [Bangladesh Denies Nod for Hindus To Celebrate Durga Puja, Goddess’ Idols Vandalised At Several Locations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/bangladesh-denies-nod-for-hindus-to-celebrate-durga-puja-goddess-idols-vandalised-at-several-locations/): Top government sources said the puja committee have been asked to pay Rs 5 lakh each as ‘jizya’ taxes via written communications
- [Iran Warned Nasrallah Of Israel’s Assassination Plot? Mossad’s Infiltration Of IRGC "Shocks" Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/iran-warned-nasrallah-of-israels-assassination-plot-mossads-infiltration-of-irgc-shocks-tehran/): Iran’s Supreme Leader had reportedly warned the Hezbollah chief to flee Lebanon days before he was killed in an Israeli strike. Ayatollah Khamenei had even sent an envoy to beseech Hassan Nasrallah to leave for Iran, as per a Reuters report. In his message to Nasrallah, Khamenei had cited intelligence reports that suggested Israel had […]
- ['Hindu Saints Ate Beef': Zakir Naik Sparks Row as India Raises Concern Over Fugitive's 'Red-Carpet' Welcome by Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/hindu-saints-ate-beef-zakir-naik-sparks-row-as-india-raises-concern-over-fugitives-red-carpet-welcome-by-pakistan/): Top Intelligence sources said this was another attempt by Pakistan, after shelter to Sikh terrorists, to use Zakir Naik for radicalisation of Muslims.
- [South America gets ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/south-america-gets-ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse/): An annular solar eclipse known as the “ring of fire” was seen across parts of South America and Pacific islands.
- [Messi double helps Inter Miami edge Columbus 3-2 for MLS Supporters’ Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/messi-double-helps-inter-miami-edge-columbus-3-2-for-mls-supporters-shield/): Argentina star bags his 46th trophy and gives Miami a chance to secure home advantage in the upcoming MLS playoffs.
- [Doctor pleads guilty over overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/03/doctor-pleads-guilty-over-overdose-death-of-friends-star-matthew-perry/): Mark Chavez admits to obtaining ketamine with a fraudulent prescription for Perry, who died aged 54 in October 2023.
- [Trump to rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, site of attempted assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/trump-to-rally-in-butler-pennsylvania-site-of-attempted-assassination/): Visit comes a month before November 5 election, as Trump seeks to boost support in key state.
- [Supporters of jailed ex-PM rally in Pakistan despite police crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/supporters-of-jailed-ex-pm-rally-in-pakistan-despite-police-crackdown/): Demonstrators rally, demanding Imran Khan be released from jail despite a ban on protests and police crackdown.
- [DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/drc-launches-first-mpox-vaccination-drive-in-efforts-to-curb-outbreak/): The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.
- [Indian FM rules out bilateral talks during SCO Summit in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/indian-fm-rules-out-bilateral-talks-during-sco-summit-in-pakistan/): Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rules talks as prominent Kashmir leader urges India, Pakistan to ‘break the ice and engage’.
- ['Without Respite': IDF Says Lebanon Strikes Will Continue As Hezbollah Rockets Hit Northern Israeli Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/without-respite-idf-says-lebanon-strikes-will-continue-as-hezbollah-rockets-hit-northern-israeli-cities/): In a broadcast marking a year of the Hamas onslaught, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the country was still wounded by the October 7 attack and hostages are still held captive in Gaza while residents are displaced
- [Fact check: Are Haitian immigrants in Springfield in the US illegally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/fact-check-are-haitian-immigrants-in-springfield-in-the-us-illegally/): JD Vance says immigrants with temporary protections in Springfield, Ohio, are ‘illegal’. Experts say he is wrong.
- [Toddler ‘trampled to death’ as migrants try to cross English Channel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/toddler-trampled-to-death-as-migrants-try-to-cross-english-channel/): At least four people, including a two-year-old, die in two attempts to cross the channel on crowded boats.
- ["Will Respond In Kind If..." Russia's Nuclear Tests Warning To US, Putin "Will Destroy Ukraine"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/will-respond-in-kind-if-russias-nuclear-tests-warning-to-us-putin-will-destroy-ukraine/): According to Russia’s TASS news agency, Ryabkov made the comments during an interview with the state-backed RT television network, though there are no indications the U.S. is planning new nuclear weapons tests.The remarks came against the backdrop of renewed nuclear threats from senior Russian officials as the Kremlin seeks to discourage Western military support for […]
- [5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Wellington In New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/5-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-wellington-in-new-zealand/): Post Content
- [Hezbollah loses contact with senior leader Hashem Safieddine: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/hezbollah-loses-contact-with-senior-leader-hashem-safieddine-sources/): Hashem Safieddine was reportedly inside Hezbollah’s underground intelligence headquarters during an Israeli air strike.
- [Match time, form, head-to-head: India vs Pakistan – Women’s T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/match-time-form-head-to-head-india-vs-pakistan-womens-t20-world-cup/): South Asian rivals meet in marquee cricket match at the Women’s T20 World Cup in hot and humid Dubai on Sunday.
- [Russia Targets Ukrainian Military Sites As Ukraine Repels Multiple Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/russia-targets-ukrainian-military-sites-as-ukraine-repels-multiple-russian-attacks/): Russia reported targeting Ukrainian military-industrial sites, energy facilities, and military airports, claiming control over six settlements. Meanwhile, Ukraine asserted it repelled multiple Russian assaults, with ongoing clashes in areas like Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. The Ukrainian Armed Forces indicated a grim front-line situation, highlighting the persistence of Russian attacks despite their defensive efforts. Additionally, Russian air […]
- [Hezbollah "Ambushes" Israel Troops, Hamas Al Qassam Commander "Killed" In IDF Strike On Tripoli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/hezbollah-ambushes-israel-troops-hamas-al-qassam-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-on-tripoli/): A Hamas leader, his wife and their two daughters have been killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon, the Palestinian armed group says, as Israeli air raids continue against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut.Commander Saeed Attallah Ali and his family were killed on Saturday in the “Zionist bombardment […]
- ['There Is Only One India': Canada Upholds Support For Territorial Integrity Amid Diplomatic Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/there-is-only-one-india-canada-upholds-support-for-territorial-integrity-amid-diplomatic-tensions/): Canada affirms its absolute stance on India’s territorial integrity
- ['Out of Contact': Hashem Safieddine, Potential Hezbollah Chief Successor Presumed Dead | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/out-of-contact-hashem-safieddine-potential-hezbollah-chief-successor-presumed-dead-n18g/): ‘Out of Contact’: Hashem Safieddine, Potential Hezbollah Chief Successor Presumed Dead | N18GThe potential successor to slain Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been out of contact since Friday, a Lebanese security source said on Saturday, after an Israeli airstrike that is reported to have targeted him.In its campaign against the Iran-backed Lebanese group, Israel […]
- [Russian Tu-22 Pilots Hit Grain Ship Amid Missile Attack | Kyiv’s Dragon Drones Destroy Putin’s Tanks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/russian-tu-22-pilots-hit-grain-ship-amid-missile-attack-kyivs-dragon-drones-destroy-putins-tanks/): Russian pilots flying a Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber mistakenly hit the Merchant Vessel (MV) Aya in the Black Sea, after likely confusing it as a target while evading Ukrainian air defences, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The grain ship, which was loaded with 26,000 tons of grain bound for Egypt, narrowly avoided catastrophic damage […]
- [Why Europe’s leadership wants war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/why-europes-leadership-wants-war/): The European Union is in crisis and its leaders want to ‘fix it’ through warfare.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Turns 72 In Jail As Supporters Rally For His Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-turns-72-in-jail-as-supporters-rally-for-his-freedom/): Imran Khan turns 72 in jail as supporters rally for his freedom. His birthday coincides with protests, highlighting his ongoing struggle for “real freedom”
- [Dubai's Emirates Airlines Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies Onboard Flights After Lebanon Blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/dubais-emirates-airlines-bans-pagers-walkie-talkies-onboard-flights-after-lebanon-blasts/): Several other airlines have also suspended flights to Beirut and other regional airports amid heightened tensions
- [Rescuers in Bosnia search for people missing in deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/rescuers-in-bosnia-search-for-people-missing-in-deadly-floods/): At least 13 people have been killed in the Jablanica area due to flash floods and landslides.
- [Israel issues new evacuation order in Gaza as attacks on Nuseirat kill 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/israel-issues-new-evacuation-order-in-gaza-as-attacks-on-nuseirat-kill-12/): Palestinians near Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza told to leave as Israel prepares to use ‘great force’ on Hamas.
- [One Year in Gaza: Nowhere Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/one-year-in-gaza-nowhere-safe/): Palestinian stories of survival during Israel’s war on Gaza.
- ['I'm back in' - Biden jokes about re-entering White House race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/im-back-in-biden-jokes-about-re-entering-white-house-race/): On October 4, President Biden appeared in the White House press briefing room to discuss the latest jobs report. When asked about potentially dropping out of the presidential race, he humorously replied, “I’m back in,” before exiting.
- [Pakistan Army Attempting 'Forceful' Arrest Of Khyber CM Ali Gandapur In Islamabad, Says Imran Khan's Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/pakistan-army-attempting-forceful-arrest-of-khyber-cm-ali-gandapur-in-islamabad-says-imran-khans-party/): In a post on X, PTI stated, “Rangers have forcefully entered KP House and launched an aggressive attack in an attempt to arrest CM KPK Ali Amin Gandapur”
- [Massive Fire Breaks Out At Vietnam Bike Factory, 5,000 Electric Vehicles Destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-vietnam-bike-factory-5000-electric-vehicles-destroyed/): A significant fire erupted at the DK Bike factory in Lang Son province, Vietnam, on October 4, destroying approximately 5,000 electric vehicles and various components. The factory, known for manufacturing electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and 50cc small-displacement motorcycles, faced the blaze shortly after the start of the weekend. Local media reported that the fire originated […]
- [“Hit Iran's Nuclear Facilities…” Trump Urges Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/hit-irans-nuclear-facilities-trump-urges-israel/): At a North Carolina rally on October 4, former President Donald Trump advocated for a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, responding to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack linked to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
- [Israel Disrupts Iranian Arms Transfer To Hezbollah As Flight Makes U-Turn Over Iraq: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/israel-disrupts-iranian-arms-transfer-to-hezbollah-as-flight-makes-u-turn-over-iraq-report/): An Iranian flight reportedly carrying weapons to Hezbollah made a U-turn over Iraq as the IDF continues its military blockade on Lebanon to prevent arms delivery
- [In Tied Presidential Race, Harris and Trump Have Contrasting Strengths, Weaknesses | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/in-tied-presidential-race-harris-and-trump-have-contrasting-strengths-weaknesses-news18/): In Tied Presidential Race, Harris and Trump Have Contrasting Strengths, Weaknesses | News18Ahead of the scheduled Sept. 10 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the presidential race is deadlocked. About half of registered voters (49%) say if the election were held today, they would vote for Harris, while an […]
- [NIA Crackdown On 22 Jaish Terror Network Centers Across The Country | English News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/nia-crackdown-on-22-jaish-terror-network-centers-across-the-country-english-news-news18/): NIA Crackdown On 22 Jaish Terror Network Centers Across The Country | English News | News18The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday, October 5, is conducting raids across five states in link to terror conspiracy cases. The investigative agency is searching multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra , UP, Assam and Delhi in the […]
- [Biden Warns Trump May Not Peacefully Concede US Presidential Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/biden-warns-trump-may-not-peacefully-concede-us-presidential-election/): US President Joe Biden expressed confidence on October 3 that the upcoming presidential election will be free and fair, but raised concerns about potential unrest if Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, refuse to accept the results. Biden highlighted Vance’s lack of commitment to honor the election outcome during a […]
- [Pakistan: Six Soldiers, Six Terrorists Killed In Gunfight In Restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/pakistan-six-soldiers-six-terrorists-killed-in-gunfight-in-restive-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): There has been an uptick in the incidents of terrorism in Pakistan since the Taliban took over the government in Kabul in 2021
- [Failing Gaza: Pro-Israel bias uncovered behind the lens of Western media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/failing-gaza-pro-israel-bias-uncovered-behind-the-lens-of-western-media/): Journalists at CNN and the BBC expose the inner workings of their newsrooms, a year into Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [What’s at stake in Tunisia’s presidential election on Sunday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/whats-at-stake-in-tunisias-presidential-election-on-sunday/): And what is the political climate in the country under the leadership of President Kais Saied?
- [Six soldiers and eight rebels killed in fighting in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/six-soldiers-and-eight-rebels-killed-in-fighting-in-northwest-pakistan/): Army says a high-ranking officer among those killed as the military clashes with rebels in two incidents.
- [South Korea Evacuates 97 Citizens From Lebanon Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/south-korea-evacuates-97-citizens-from-lebanon-amid-rising-israel-hezbollah-tensions/): A South Korean military KC-330 aircraft evacuated 97 citizens and their Lebanese family members from Lebanon on October 5 amid rising tensions in the region. The evacuation followed President Yoon Suk Yeol’s order to deploy military aircraft to remove South Koreans from areas affected by the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The aircraft landed […]
- [Italy PM Meloni's Govt Targets Climate Activists In 'Anti-Gandhi' Demo Clampdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/italy-pm-melonis-govt-targets-climate-activists-in-anti-gandhi-demo-clampdown/): Under the new law, blocking a road outside the authorised route of a demonstration could be punishable by up to two years in prison
- ['Russian Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Died From Bacterial Infection, Not Gunshot Wounds, Say Norwegian Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/russian-spy-whale-hvaldimir-died-from-bacterial-infection-not-gunshot-wounds-say-norwegian-police/): After an autopsy, Norwegian police reveal Hvaldimir died from a bacterial infection, not gunshot wounds
- [What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/what-is-the-deadly-marburg-virus-and-where-has-it-spread/): World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.
- [Israeli air strike on northern Lebanon kills Hamas commander and his family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/israeli-air-strike-on-northern-lebanon-kills-hamas-commander-and-his-family/): Israel also launches more attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and says it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ.
- [‘No place to go’: As Israel bombs Lebanon, African migrants feel abandoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/no-place-to-go-as-israel-bombs-lebanon-african-migrants-feel-abandoned/): Seeking safety from Israeli strikes, many foreign domestic workers face new hurdles of displacement and discrimination.
- ['There Will Be A Lot Of Deaths': Residents Near Lebanese Border Fear All-Out War As Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Spike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/there-will-be-a-lot-of-deaths-residents-near-lebanese-border-fear-all-out-war-as-israel-hezbollah-tensions-spike/): Residents near the Lebanese border express fears of escalating violence as Israeli military actions against Hezbollah intensify
- [As Hamas Chief Evades Hostage Talks, US Officials Warn Sinwar Is Pushing For Wider Regional Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/as-hamas-chief-evades-hostage-talks-us-officials-warn-sinwar-is-pushing-for-wider-regional-conflict/): Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s hardened stance on hostage negotiations with Israel signals a shift towards seeking wider regional conflict
- [A year after October 7, Houthi Red Sea attacks still torment global trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/a-year-after-october-7-houthi-red-sea-attacks-still-torment-global-trade/): Yemen’s rebel group has launched some 130 attacks in the crucial waterway since the start of the war in Gaza.
- [Failing Gaza: Behind the Lens of Western Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/failing-gaza-behind-the-lens-of-western-media/): One year into Israel’s war on Gaza, The Listening Post investigates the inner workings of Western media’s reporting.
- [Indian soldiers kill dozens of suspected Maoist rebels in Abujhmad forest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/indian-soldiers-kill-dozens-of-suspected-maoist-rebels-in-abujhmad-forest/): Police say 31 Maoist rebels killed in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh after a nine-hour firefight.
- [‘Quiet Nights In Captivity’: Israeli Man Recalls Chilling Experience One Year After Hamas Took Him Hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/quiet-nights-in-captivity-israeli-man-recalls-chilling-experience-one-year-after-hamas-took-him-hostage/): Ziv was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival in Israel’s Negev Desert on October 7
- ['Hard To Tell': Israel Yet To Assure US It Won't Target Iranian Nuke Sites As Fears Of All-Out War Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/hard-to-tell-israel-yet-to-assure-us-it-wont-target-iranian-nuke-sites-as-fears-of-all-out-war-loom/): Israel has not assured the U.S. that it won’t target Iran’s nuclear facilities amid escalating tensions following recent missile strikes
- [After Nasrallah, Did Israel Kill Hezbollah's New Leader In Lebanon Airstrike? Report Adds To Online Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/after-nasrallah-did-israel-kill-hezbollahs-new-leader-in-lebanon-airstrike-report-adds-to-online-buzz/): Hashem Safieddine, presumed successor to Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut, according to Saudi news outlet Al Hadath
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 953](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-953/): As the war enters its 953rd day, these are the main developments.
- [What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/what-russia-wants-from-israel-iran-escalation-chaos-good-war-bad/): Russia is dependent on Iran for military support in Ukraine, but has had complex ties with Hezbollah.
- [Imran Khan's PTI Invites EAM Jaishankar to Address Party's Protest in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/imran-khans-pti-invites-eam-jaishankar-to-address-partys-protest-in-pakistan/): Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Provincial Information Advisor Barrister Ali Saif said that world leaders are coming to Pakistan and “we want to show them our democracy.”
- ['Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites First': Trump Slams Biden, Urges Tougher Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/strike-irans-nuclear-sites-first-trump-slams-biden-urges-tougher-response/): Biden was asked on Wednesday whether he would support strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and the US president told reporters: “The answer is no.”
- [Israel Strikes Hamas Terrorists in Gaza Strip, Says Aimed to Reduce Civilian Injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/israel-strikes-hamas-terrorists-in-gaza-strip-says-aimed-to-reduce-civilian-injuries/): The Israeli Air Force conducted a precision airstrike on Hamas terrorists in Gaza, taking steps to minimise civilian harm. Israel accused Hamas of using civilian institutions as shields for their operations.
- [What is the Electoral College? What to know, in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/what-is-the-electoral-college-what-to-know-in-500-words/): In the US, presidential elections are decided by a state-based vote allocation system. Here’s what you need to know.
- [Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/water-levels-in-major-amazon-tributary-tumble-to-record-lows-amid-drought/): Climate change and below-average rainfall have left the Rio Negro and other rivers at their shallowest levels ever.
- [Social media site X attempts to pay fine in bid to resume service in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/social-media-site-x-attempts-to-pay-fine-in-bid-to-resume-service-in-brazil/): Brazil, home to more than 21 million users, suspended X after it failed to comply with court orders and pay fines.
- [Elon Musk to join Trump for rally at site of first assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/elon-musk-to-join-trump-for-rally-at-site-of-first-assassination-attempt/): The tech billionaire and former Republican president have become increasingly close in recent months as election nears.
- [Biden unsure if Netanyahu holding up Gaza deal to influence US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/biden-unsure-if-netanyahu-holding-up-gaza-deal-to-influence-us-election/): White House has for months said Israel is not the main stumbling block in elusive ceasefire talks.
- [White House warned of risk of Israeli war crimes days after Oct 7: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/white-house-warned-of-risk-of-israeli-war-crimes-days-after-oct-7-report/): Reuters finds that the Biden administration was warned on three occasions about possible Israeli crimes in Gaza.
- [Israeli Air Defences Intercept Rockets Fired From Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israeli-air-defences-intercept-rockets-fired-from-lebanon/): Israel’s air defence systems continued to intercept rockets fired from Lebanon on Friday (October 4) as they continued to exchange fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants north of the border.Smoke was seen rising from felled rockets near buildings and in a forest not far from the border.Hezbollah said on Thursday (October 3) it had been targeting […]
- [Biden Says He Doesn't Know Whether Israel Is Holding Up Peace Deal to 'Influence' US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/biden-says-he-doesnt-know-whether-israel-is-holding-up-peace-deal-to-influence-us-election/): US President Joe Biden expressed uncertainty over Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s role in potentially holding up a peace deal to influence the 2024 US election.
- [Funerals for Tulkarem strike victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/funerals-for-tulkarem-strike-victims/): Funerals were held for at least 18 people who were killed in an Israeli air attack on the Tulkarem refugee camp.
- [Could Israel and Iran go to war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/could-israel-and-iran-go-to-war/): Iran tells the US its period of ‘unilateral self-restraint’ is over.
- [Ukraine’s ATACMS Take Out $100m Russian Radar Station, Drones Target Putin’s Su-34 & Su-35 Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/ukraines-atacms-take-out-100m-russian-radar-station-drones-target-putins-su-34-su-35-jets/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s domestically-developed ballistic missile has successfully completed flight tests, marking a significant step in the country’s increasing reliance on its own defence industry. The new missile, alongside long-range drone missiles such as the Palianytsia and other naval drones, is part of a broader strategy to bolster Ukraine’s defence capabilities […]
- [At least 70 people killed in gang attack on Haitian town: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/at-least-70-people-killed-in-gang-attack-on-haitian-town-un/): The UN Human Rights Office said at least 3,000 people were forced to flee after gang members attacked early on Thursday.
- ['Stand With Hezbollah' Iran Dares Israel from Beirut; Khamenei Vows Won't 'Back Down', Rifle By Side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/stand-with-hezbollah-iran-dares-israel-from-beirut-khamenei-vows-wont-back-down-rifle-by-side/): On October 4, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in several years. The occasion also marked his first public appearance since Iran launched 180 ballistics towards Israel.Addressing the massive crowd outside the Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran, Khamenei said every strike on Israel is “a service to […]
- [Iran Threatens Strikes on Israeli Energy Sites, Gallant Says ‘More Surprises in Store’ for Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/iran-threatens-strikes-on-israeli-energy-sites-gallant-says-more-surprises-in-store-for-hezbollah/): Iran will target Israeli energy and gas installations if Israel attacks it, the semi-official Iranian news agency SNN quotes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps deputy commander Ali Fadavi as saying.“If the occupiers make such a mistake, we will target all their energy sources, installations, and all refineries and gas fields,” Fadavi said.The threat comes soon […]
- [Houthis say US air strikes target several cities across Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/houthis-say-us-air-strikes-target-several-cities-across-yemen/): Attacks hit key port city of Hodeidah as well as the capital, Sanaa, Houthi-run media and US sources say.
- [The Global South’s poor should not be subsidising the IMF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/the-global-souths-poor-should-not-be-subsidising-the-imf/): The IMF is making the polycrisis we are facing even worse by forcing its most indebted borrowers to pay surcharges.
- ['Israel Will Not...': Rifle In Hand, Iran's Khamenei Issues Dire Warning Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-will-not-rifle-in-hand-irans-khamenei-issues-dire-warning-amid-west-asia-tensions/): This marked Khamenei’s first-time leading Friday prayers since he commemorated the death of Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, nearly five years ago.
- [WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/who-approves-first-mpox-test-for-faster-diagnoses/): The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.
- [EU-Morocco trade deals in Western Sahara ruled invalid, Rabat claims ‘bias’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/eu-morocco-trade-deals-in-western-sahara-ruled-invalid-rabat-claims-bias/): Morocco slams ECJ ruling that said the people of Western Sahara were not consulted before the 2019 deals were signed.
- [Police Arrest Imran Khan's Sisters, Use Tear Gas On Protesters Demanding Ex-PM's Release In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/police-arrest-imran-khans-sisters-use-tear-gas-on-protesters-demanding-ex-pms-release-in-islamabad/): Khan’s two sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, reached the D-Chowk and were arrested by police. They were shifted to an undisclosed location, reported Geo TV
- [Israel cuts off main Lebanon-Syria road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-cuts-off-main-lebanon-syria-road/): An Israel airstrike hit Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing with Syria.
- [Iranian FM pledges ‘stronger’ retaliation if Israel strikes Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/iranian-fm-pledges-stronger-retaliation-if-israel-strikes-iran/): In Beirut, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran supports an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, contingent on a simultaneous truce in Gaza.
- [Gender, nationality ‘sufficient’ to grant Afghan women asylum: Top EU court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/gender-nationality-sufficient-to-grant-afghan-women-asylum-top-eu-court/): The ruling follows Austria’s refusal to recognise the refugee status of two Afghan women.
- [US Strikes Target Three Yemeni Cities, Including Capital Sanaa, Reports Houthi-Run Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/us-strikes-target-three-yemeni-cities-including-capital-sanaa-reports-houthi-run-media/): Al Masirah reported multiple US strikes on Sanaa and Hodeida, along with additional strikes on Dhamar, located south of the capital
- [Why is the UK handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/why-is-the-uk-handing-the-chagos-islands-back-to-mauritius/): An agreement between the UK and Mauritian governments could see thousands of exiled Chagossians resettled again.
- [Decoding Khamenei’s Sermon: Exclusive From Intel Sources On What It Means For Israel, Iran & Muslim World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/decoding-khameneis-sermon-exclusive-from-intel-sources-on-what-it-means-for-israel-iran-muslim-world/): “Iran will not procrastinate nor act hastily in confronting Israel,” says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “The Iranian leadership is under pressure from Iranian hardliners to act against Israel,” the intel assessment states
- [Jaishankar's Pakistan Visit for SCO Meet Akin to Bilawal's for 2023 Goa Conclave: Govt Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/jaishankars-pakistan-visit-for-sco-meet-akin-to-bilawals-for-2023-goa-conclave-govt-sources-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has accessed exclusive details of the visit with Pakistan hosting the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting on October 15 and 16
- [Hezbollah Fighters "Exhausted", Israel Strikes Lebanon-Syria Border, 37 Villages Asked To Evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/hezbollah-fighters-exhausted-israel-strikes-lebanon-syria-border-37-villages-asked-to-evacuate/): Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have escalated, with 100 Hezbollah operatives killed in airstrikes and ground combat in the past day, according to Israeli assessments on October 4. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued urgent evacuation warnings to civilians in 37 villages along the border, advising them to move north of the Awali River. […]
- [Iran Threatens Israel To Hit Its Energy, Gas Sites If Attacked After Khamenei Delivers Rare Sermon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/iran-threatens-israel-to-hit-its-energy-gas-sites-if-attacked-after-khamenei-delivers-rare-sermon/): The warning came in response to Israeli’s strikes days after Iran ordered a missile attack on Israel earlier this week in response to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination.
- [Is climate change making monsoons more extreme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/is-climate-change-making-monsoons-more-extreme/): Monsoons have become increasingly erratic each year, with experts pointing to climate change as a significant factor.
- ['Found Listening Device In...' Johnson Hints Israel PM Netanyahu Bugged UK Foreign Office In 2017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/found-listening-device-in-johnson-hints-israel-pm-netanyahu-bugged-uk-foreign-office-in-2017/): Israeli PM Netanyahu reportedly planted a listening device in Boris Johnson’s personal toilet in the British Foreign Office. The Telegraph cites an excerpt from the former British PM’s upcoming memoir regarding the incident, which allegedly took place in 2017. Netanyahu, on his visit to the British Foreign Office, asked to use the bathroom which Johnson […]
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/eam-jaishankar-meets-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-sajith-premadasa/): Jaishankar, who is here on a day-long visit, is the first foreign dignitary to visit Sri Lanka since the National People’s Power (NPP) government led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to power on September 23.
- [No place for foreign workers being displaced in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/no-place-for-foreign-workers-being-displaced-in-lebanon/): Some of them were born and raised in Lebanon, but in war they have no place in the authorities’ support programmes.
- [Was Bruce Willis right? Could a nuclear blast save us from killer asteroid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/was-bruce-willis-right-could-a-nuclear-blast-save-us-from-killer-asteroid/): Scientists simulated a nuclear explosion using x-ray pulses to push an asteroid-like rock away in space-like conditions.
- [Bosnia hit by heavy floods and landslides, killing at least 14 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/bosnia-hit-by-heavy-floods-and-landslides-killing-at-least-14-people/): Floods from torrential rain kill several people across Jablanica, authorities say, while more are missing.
- [Israel targets occupied West Bank in rare jet attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-targets-occupied-west-bank-in-rare-jet-attack/): A rare Israeli air attack by military jets on the occupied West Bank has killed 18 Palestinians.
- [Iran Warns Israel, US Of "Unconventional Response," Biden Says “All-Out Mideast War Can Be Avoided”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/iran-warns-israel-us-of-unconventional-response-biden-says-all-out-mideast-war-can-be-avoided/): Iran warned the US that any Israeli attack would trigger an “unconventional response” targeting Israeli infrastructure. An Iranian official said a message had been sent to the US via Qatar on regional tensions following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Al Jazeera reported. In the message, Tehran told Washington that “the phase of unilateral self-restraint has […]
- [Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit In Pakistan, First Visit By An Indian Foreign Minister In Almost A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/jaishankar-to-attend-sco-summit-in-pakistan-first-visit-by-an-indian-foreign-minister-in-almost-a-decade/): Sushma Swaraj was the last foreign minister to visit Pakistan when she led the Indian delegation to the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process in Islamabad on December 8-9, 2015
- [Sanatan Oldest Existing Dharma On Earth: Hindu Scholar At Zakir Naik’s Event In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/sanatan-oldest-existing-dharma-on-earth-hindu-scholar-at-zakir-naiks-event-in-pakistan-exclusive/): “Shri Krishna told us to do our karma in any case without fail,” Professor Manoj Chauhan, a Hindu scholar from Pakistan, said at a recent function where controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik was also speaking
- [Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu To Visit India For First Bilateral Talks From October 6 To 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/maldives-president-mohamed-muizzu-to-visit-india-for-first-bilateral-talks-from-october-6-to-10/): This will be Muizzu’s first bilateral visit to India since he assumed office in Male nearly a year ago
- [Maldivian President Muizzu In India From October 7-10: Meet With PM Modi, Mumbai, Bengaluru Visits On The Cards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/maldivian-president-muizzu-in-india-from-october-7-10-meet-with-pm-modi-mumbai-bengaluru-visits-on-the-cards/): Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is likely to visit various Indian cities and meet PM Narendra Modi for bilateral talks on October 7
- [Ukraine kills Russian official at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in car bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/ukraine-kills-russian-official-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-in-car-bomb/): The attack is the latest killing of a pro-Russian figure during the war in Ukraine.
- [Russia takes Vuhledar, protecting supply line; Ukraine closes firepower gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/russia-takes-vuhledar-protecting-supply-line-ukraine-closes-firepower-gap/): Ukraine will produce two million drones this year and at least four million next year, while allies open joint ventures.
- [Intense Israeli attacks on south Beirut leave carnage and terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/intense-israeli-attacks-on-south-beirut-leave-carnage-and-terror/): Consecutive Israeli attacks devastate areas in the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs.
- [Khamenei says Iran and its allies will not back down from Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/khamenei-says-iran-and-its-allies-will-not-back-down-from-israeli-attacks/): Supreme leader defends Iran’s attack on Israel as ‘legitimate’, and calls on Muslim countries to unite.
- [Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Communications Chief In Beirut Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/israel-eliminates-hezbollah-communications-chief-in-beirut-airstrike/): According to the Israeli military, Sakafi was a senior Hezbollah operative who had led the communications unit since 2000
- [Hamas Commander Planning “Immediate Attack” Killed In Tulkarm, Iraqi Resistance Drone Attacks Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/04/hamas-commander-planning-immediate-attack-killed-in-tulkarm-iraqi-resistance-drone-attacks-israel/): On October 3, at least 18 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, marking the deadliest incident in the region since 2000. The Israeli military claimed the operation targeted top Hamas commander Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi, who was allegedly planning an imminent terror attack. […]
- [Israeli Army Releases Unseen Footage of Troops Responding to Hamas October 7 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israeli-army-releases-unseen-footage-of-troops-responding-to-hamas-october-7-attacks/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released unseen footage that shows its soldiers in action during the Hamas attacks on October 7 ahead of the first anniversary of the war.
- ['Nearest Neighbour, Close Friend': Modi, Muizzu Ink Currency Swap Pact, Discuss Possible Maldives Consulate In Bengaluru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/nearest-neighbour-close-friend-modi-muizzu-ink-currency-swap-pact-discuss-possible-maldives-consulate-in-bengaluru/): Muizzu arrived here on Sunday evening on a four-day visit
- [Israel Continues To Pound Beirut Ahead Of Hamas October 7 Anniversary | Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-continues-to-pound-beirut-ahead-of-hamas-october-7-anniversary-gaza-war/): One year after the October 7 attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country faces war on seven fronts, naming Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas. Israel’s defense minister told CNN “everything is on the table” for its response to last week’s Iranian missile barrage.
- [A year of Israel’s devastating war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/a-year-of-israels-devastating-war-on-gaza/): Nearly 42,000 Palestinians killed, half of them women and children, as enclave marks a year of Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Families commemorate victims of Oct 7 music festival attack in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/families-commemorate-victims-of-oct-7-music-festival-attack-in-israel/): A track from Israel’s Nova music festival was played as families gathered at the site to remember those killed on Oct 7.
- [Argentina and Chile Hold Peace Vigils On Hamas Oct 7 Attack Anniversary | Israel-Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/argentina-and-chile-hold-peace-vigils-on-hamas-oct-7-attack-anniversary-israel-gaza-war/): A vigil to remember the victims of Hamas attacks on Israel has been held in Glasgow ahead of the one-year anniversary of the latest Middle East conflict.Hundreds gathered at the steps of Kelvingrove Art Gallery to remember the victims of the 7 October attacks and to demand the immediate release of the hostages.A number of […]
- ['Pakistanis Have Better Chances Of Entering Jannat Than Those In America': Zakir Naik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/pakistanis-have-better-chances-of-entering-jannat-than-those-in-america-zakir-naik/): Zakir Naik has claimed that living in Pakistan offers better chances of going to paradise than residing in the US. He is presently on a visit to Karachi in Pakistan.
- ['The Day We Failed': Israel Shares Never-Seen-Before Video Of Hamas Attacks, Remembers October 7 Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/the-day-we-failed-israel-shares-never-seen-before-video-of-hamas-attacks-remembers-october-7-victims/): Israel began its commemorations Monday of the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack, with an outpouring of emotion at vigils at massacre sites
- [No rest in Umm al-Khair: Settler violence overshadows life in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/no-rest-in-umm-al-khair-settler-violence-overshadows-life-in-the-west-bank/): For months, Israeli settlers have attacked the Palestinian village of Umm al-Khair on an almost daily basis.
- [LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history by playing together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/lebron-james-and-son-bronny-make-nba-history-by-playing-together/): The Lakers picked LeBron’s son in the NBA Draft in June, making them the first father-son duo in the same team.
- [Israeli forces blow up mosque in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israeli-forces-blow-up-mosque-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli forces have blown up a mosque in the southern Lebanese village of Yaroun as Israel intensifies its attacks.
- [Israel Attack Updates | Israel Hits Hezbollah's Weapons Depots In Beirut | Israel Vs Iran | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-attack-updates-israel-hits-hezbollahs-weapons-depots-in-beirut-israel-vs-iran-news18/): Israel Attack Updates | Israel Hits Hezbollah’s Weapons Depots In Beirut | Israel Vs Iran | News18Israel Hits Hezbollah’s Weapons Depots In Beirut; PM Netanyahu visits IDF base near Lebanese border
- [As Israel Marks First Year Of Hamas Attack, Here Are Six Events You Wouldn't Believe Happened On October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/as-israel-marks-first-year-of-hamas-attack-here-are-six-events-you-wouldnt-believe-happened-on-october-7/): Israel began its commemorations Monday of the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack
- ['The Gaza Metro': How Hamas Used Its Tunnels To Build A Subterranean City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/the-gaza-metro-how-hamas-used-its-tunnels-to-build-a-subterranean-city/): Hamas built a network of tunnels more extensive than the New York City subway not only to wage a war against Israel but also to ensure it’s own existence.
- [Counting The Cost Of War: Death Toll In Israel, Gaza, Lebanon Soar As West Asia Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/counting-the-cost-of-war-death-toll-in-israel-gaza-lebanon-soar-as-west-asia-crisis-deepens/): The war, triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attacks, has led to thousands of deaths across Gaza, Israel and Lebanon and threatens to upend West Asia.
- [Nobel Prizes 2024: How do nominations work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/nobel-prizes-2024-how-do-nominations-work/): Here’s a look at all those who can nominate people for the Nobels. The list is long – very long.
- [‘Not The 1950s Anymore’: Harris Rejects Rebuke Over Not Having Biological Children On 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/not-the-1950s-anymore-harris-rejects-rebuke-over-not-having-biological-children-on-call-her-daddy-podcast/): “I feel sorry for her, and I’m going to tell you why,” Harris said on an episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast released Sunday
- [At least three killed as floods swamp Thailand’s Chiang Mai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/at-least-three-killed-as-floods-swamp-thailands-chiang-mai/): The city’s Ping River bursts its banks after reaching its highest level in 50 years.
- [Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout back in business: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/freed-russian-arms-dealer-viktor-bout-back-in-business-report/): Viktor Bout, dubbed the ‘merchant of death’, was exchanged two years ago for US basketball star Brittney Griner.
- [Rape, Torture To Sexual Abuse: A Year After October 7 Hamas Attack On Israel, A Look At What Hostages Faced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/rape-torture-to-sexual-abuse-a-year-after-october-7-hamas-attack-on-israel-a-look-at-what-hostages-faced/): A year after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, a look at the hostage accounts of sexual abuse, torture and horrors they survived for days
- [China says two citizens killed, one injured, in Pakistan ‘terrorist attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/china-says-two-citizens-killed-one-injured-in-pakistan-terrorist-attack/): At least 10 people hurt after a convoy from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company was attacked near Karachi airport.
- [Blast Kills Two Chinese Nationals In Pakistan's Biggest City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/blast-kills-two-chinese-nationals-in-pakistans-biggest-city/): Videos showed flames engulfing cars and a thick column of smoke rising from the scene
- [‘Returning In Coffins’: Freed Hostages, Kin Of Those Still Held In Gaza, Spend Their Days In Dread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/returning-in-coffins-freed-hostages-kin-of-those-still-held-in-gaza-spend-their-days-in-dread/): Israel believes 64 hostages, which include two children as well, are alive but with no proof of life, the families of those abducted by Hamas in Gaza live in agonizing limbo.
- ['Israel Will Win': IDF Presses Hezbollah On Hamas Attack Anniversary, Iran-Backed Group Hits Back In Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-will-win-idf-presses-hezbollah-on-hamas-attack-anniversary-iran-backed-group-hits-back-in-haifa/): IDF Col. Or Volozinsky of Brigade 188 said that his forces were destroying large amounts of Hezbollah Radwan forces weapons stored in almost every house
- ['Maldives Will Never Undermine India's Security': President Muizzu On Relations With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/maldives-will-never-undermine-indias-security-president-muizzu-on-relations-with-china/): Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu assured New Delhi that his country will never take any action that could compromise India’s security. 
- [In the World of Spies, Line Between Hunter & Hunted Can Blur Quickly. Just Ask Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/in-the-world-of-spies-line-between-hunter-hunted-can-blur-quickly-just-ask-israel/): One of the most formidable spy organisations in the world, Israel’s Mossad is known for its covert operations that combine subterfuge and deception
- [October 7 Anniversary: How Events Unfolded On Israel’s Deadliest Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/october-7-anniversary-how-events-unfolded-on-israels-deadliest-day/): The conflict, which began on October 7, has now engulfed Lebanon and Iran as well. Earlier this week, Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian Brigadier General Abbas Nilforushan
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 955](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-955/): As the war enters its 955th day, these are the main developments.
- [Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/hurricane-milton-strengthens-as-it-heads-towards-storm-ravaged-florida/): Florida governor warns residents of ‘major impacts’ as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.
- [Kais Saied set to win Tunisia presidential election: Exits poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/kais-saied-set-to-win-tunisia-presidential-election-exits-poll/): The incumbent in the lead with 89.2 percent of votes as voter turnout was 28 percent in Sunday’s election.
- [Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claims at Butler rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/fact-checking-donald-trumps-claims-at-butler-rally/): Trump spoke of surviving his first assassination attempt, and of election opponent Kamala Harris. We verify his claims.
- [Explosion kills one, injures several, near Pakistan’s Karachi airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/explosion-kills-one-injures-several-near-pakistans-karachi-airport/): Pakistani secessionist group Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the blast.
- [What impact will Macron’s call to end arms exports to Israel have on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/what-impact-will-macrons-call-to-end-arms-exports-to-israel-have-on-gaza/): French president’s comments infuriate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who brands them ‘a disgrace’.
- [The stories of Gaza’s victims from Israel’s year of killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/the-stories-of-gazas-victims-from-israels-year-of-killing/): These are some of the victims of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Harris skirts question on whether Israel’s Netanyahu is ‘close ally’ of US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/harris-skirts-question-on-whether-israels-netanyahu-is-close-ally-of-us/): As Israel’s war on Gaza nears one-year anniversary, Kamala Harris repeats gov’t line that US is pushing for ceasefire.
- [Pakistan not afraid of England’s ‘Bazball’ ahead of Test series: Gillespie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/pakistan-not-afraid-of-englands-bazball-ahead-of-test-series-gillespie/): Pakistan’s Test coach tells Al Jazeera that his side are ready to turn the tide and challenge England in hot conditions.
- [“Have A List Of Targets…” Iran “Fully Ready” For Israeli Attack, IDF “Hits” Tehran Factory In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/have-a-list-of-targets-iran-fully-ready-for-israeli-attack-idf-hits-tehran-factory-in-syria-2/): Iran has prepared a plan to respond to a possible Israeli attack following the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory missile strike against it last week, local media reports“The plan for the necessary response to a possible action by the Zionists (Israel) has been fully prepared,” Tasnim news agency says, quoting “an informed source” in the armed forces.On […]
- [‘Was Shot 12 Times’: In New IDF Video, October 7 Survivors Say Their Homes Became ‘War Zones’ Within Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/was-shot-12-times-in-new-idf-video-october-7-survivors-say-their-homes-became-war-zones-within-seconds/): The IDF video carried testimonies of two civilians and three IDF soldiers who narrated the ordeal they faced when Hamas attacked southern Israel.
- [Girl Kills 13 Members Of Her Family By Mixing Poison In Food In Pakistan's Sindh, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/girl-kills-13-members-of-her-family-by-mixing-poison-in-food-in-pakistans-sindh-arrested/): The girl got angry after her family did not allow her to marry the boy of her choice. She then conspired with her boyfriend to poison the family members, including her parents.
- [Macron Calms Netanyahu By Assuring France’s Commitment To Israel’s Security, But Says Time For Ceasefire Has Come](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/macron-calms-netanyahu-by-assuring-frances-commitment-to-israels-security-but-says-time-for-ceasefire-has-come/): Israeli PM Netanyahu was angry with French President Macron because the latter called for an arms embargo so that the fighting in Gaza can stop.
- [Hamas Celebrates 'Glorious' October 7 Attack In Video Message, Says It Exposed Israeli Weaknesses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/hamas-celebrates-glorious-october-7-attack-in-video-message-says-it-exposed-israeli-weaknesses/): In a video message, Hamas celebrated the October 7 assault, by saying that it reshaped regional perceptions and Israel’s illusions of superiority.
- [UK PM Starmer’s Chief Of Staff Sue Gray Resigns Amid Rumours Claiming She Earned More Than Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/uk-pm-starmers-chief-of-staff-sue-gray-resigns-amid-rumours-claiming-she-earned-more-than-him/): There were also tensions between Gray and Starmer’s chief adviser Morgan McSweeney and said he role was becoming a distraction to the government.
- [“Have A List Of Targets…” Iran “Fully Ready” For Israeli Attack, IDF “Hits” Tehran Factory In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/have-a-list-of-targets-iran-fully-ready-for-israeli-attack-idf-hits-tehran-factory-in-syria/): Iran has prepared a plan to respond to a possible Israeli attack following the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory missile strike against it last week, local media reports“The plan for the necessary response to a possible action by the Zionists (Israel) has been fully prepared,” Tasnim news agency says, quoting “an informed source” in the armed forces.On […]
- [Gen Z and The Race for The White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/gen-z-and-the-race-for-the-white-house/): People & Power examines Gen Z’s views on the 2024 US presidential race and how young voters may help swing the result.
- [Maldives President Muizzu in India on first state visit to repair ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/maldives-president-muizzu-in-india-on-first-state-visit-to-repair-ties/): Mohamed Muizzu in India on first state visit since he came to power last year as he aims to improve strained ties.
- [Israel launches ground offensive on Jabalia again, killing 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/israel-launches-ground-offensive-on-jabalia-again-killing-17/): Israel pounds the densely populated camp as it launches its third ground offensive on Jabalia since the Gaza war began.
- [Palestinian journalist, 19, killed in Israeli raid after receiving threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/palestinian-journalist-19-killed-in-israeli-raid-after-receiving-threats/): Hassan Hamad was killed in an attack on his home in Jabalia camp, taking the total number of journalists killed to 175.
- [Baby murderer or scapegoat? Why is the Lucy Letby case so divisive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/baby-murderer-or-scapegoat-why-is-the-lucy-letby-case-so-divisive/): Why are people contesting the evidence against the former UK nurse, convicted of killing seven newborns?
- [Olafur Eliasson: Can art inspire reflection amid world crises?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/olafur-eliasson-can-art-inspire-reflection-amid-world-crises/): The Icelandic-Danish artist reclaims public spaces with Lifeworld, exploring art’s role in conflicts and crises.
- [Israel’s failed attempts to silence Al Jazeera’s coverage of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/israels-failed-attempts-to-silence-al-jazeeras-coverage-of-gaza/): Israel’s attempts to silence Al Jazeera have not stopped the network and its journalists from telling Gaza’s story.
- [Rockets From North Gaza, Khamenei’s Fresh Warning Keep Israel Alert Ahead Of October 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/rockets-from-north-gaza-khameneis-fresh-warning-keep-israel-alert-ahead-of-october-7-anniversary/): Israel’s war with its neighbour Lebanon and against Hamas continues as Iran threatens more attacks. Israel remains on high alert ahead of the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack.
- [Huge Blasts Rock Beirut As Israel Intensifies Strikes On Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/huge-blasts-rock-beirut-as-israel-intensifies-strikes-on-lebanon/): On October 6, the Israel Defence Forces bombed Beirut, causing a significant explosion. Israeli air raids persisted overnight as Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to intensify the fight against Hezbollah. The IDF had escalated its bombing campaign in Lebanon since late September and initiated ground raids across the border. Israel’s operation aims to secure northern Israel […]
- [“There Will Be A Surprise...” Locally-Produced Arms, Millions To Aid Hamas’ “Long War” With Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/there-will-be-a-surprise-locally-produced-arms-millions-to-aid-hamas-long-war-with-israel/): In the years prior to Hamas’ October 7 attack, group leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly pushed his fighters to adopt a new strategy of self-reliance by constructing a “labyrinth” of tunnels in Gaza, as per a report by The Washington Post. Under the leadership of Sinwar, Hamas reportedly focused on achieving the capacity to produce its […]
- [‘There’s One India’: Canada Says India’s Territorial Integrity Must Be Respected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/theres-one-india-canada-says-indias-territorial-integrity-must-be-respected/): Canadian deputy minister David Morrison said that it has been made very clear that ‘India’s territorial integrity must be respected’.
- [‘New Impetus To Friendly Ties’: India Welcomes Maldives’ Muizzu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/new-impetus-to-friendly-ties-india-welcomes-maldives-muizzu/): Muizzu and Sajidha Mohamed, the Maldivian First Lady, landed in New Delhi for their first bilateral visit to India.
- [Rwanda begins vaccination drive to curb Marburg virus outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/rwanda-begins-vaccination-drive-to-curb-marburg-virus-outbreak/): Government to prioritise those ‘most at risk’ and ‘most exposed healthcare workers’ following the deaths of 12 people.
- [Video: Tunisia votes in election slammed as unfair by the opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/video-tunisia-votes-in-election-slammed-as-unfair-by-the-opposition/): Tunisians are voting in an election that few doubt will return President Kais Saied to power for a second term.
- [1 Killed, 8 Injured In Terror Attack In Israel's Beersheba, Second Such Incident In A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/1-killed-8-injured-in-terror-attack-in-israels-beersheba-second-such-incident-in-a-week/): The suspected assailant has been “neutralised” by security forces, the police said.
- [Massive Israeli air strikes pound Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/massive-israeli-air-strikes-pound-beirut/): Huge explosions were seen in the Beirut skyline as Israel carried out more than 30 air raids across Lebanon’s capital.
- [Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on mosque in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-mosque-in-gazas-deir-el-balah/): Video shows the first moments after an Israeli air attack hit a mosque sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza mosque-turned-shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/deadly-israeli-strike-on-gaza-mosque-turned-shelter/): Israel bombs mosque and school sheltering displaced people in central town of Deir el-Balah, killing at least 26 people.
- [Boy ‘stabbed 50 times’, burned alive in suspected drug turf war in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/boy-stabbed-50-times-burned-alive-in-suspected-drug-turf-war-in-france/): Prosecutor says slain teenager was allegedly hired by a 23-year-old prisoner to intimidate a member of a rival gang.
- [Israeli Army Uncovers “Hezbollah Tunnels” With Arms For “Israel’s Invasion”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/israeli-army-uncovers-hezbollah-tunnels-with-arms-for-israels-invasion/): On October 5, Israeli forces released a video showcasing the sealing of Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the destruction of 250 meters of “terror infrastructure,” revealing command centers and weapon caches intended for a potential Hezbollah invasion. Paratroopers and the Yahalom Unit identified these tunnels during recent cross-border operations. Although […]
- [‘Kim Jong Un or George Soros’: Jaishankar's Picks With Whom He’d Go Out For Dinner, But There’s A Navratri Twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/kim-jong-un-or-george-soros-jaishankars-picks-with-whom-hed-go-out-for-dinner-but-theres-a-navratri-twist/): External affairs minister S Jaishankar had a humorous reply to who he would like to go out for dinner with when asked to choose between George Soros and Kim Jong Un.
- ['We Spread Misinformation': Journalist Sets Himself On Fire Outside White House During Anti-Israel Protests | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/we-spread-misinformation-journalist-sets-himself-on-fire-outside-white-house-during-anti-israel-protests-video/): Protesters waved Palestinian and Lebanese flags, among others, with many holding up signs and chanting in unison to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
- [New Zealand Navy Vessel Sinks Off Samoa But All 75 On Board Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/new-zealand-navy-vessel-sinks-off-samoa-but-all-75-on-board-rescued/): A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the Manawanui, sank off Samoa on October 5 during a reef survey. All 75 crew and passengers were safely rescued, according to Defence Minister Judith Collins. Local media captured footage of the ship listing heavily and emitting thick smoke before it capsized by 9 a.m. the next day. The […]
- [Palestinians in Lebanon, refugees living in fear of Israeli air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/palestinians-in-lebanon-refugees-living-in-fear-of-israeli-air-strikes/): Israel has expanded its war, targeting Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, raising fears of an extended Nakba.
- [Israel kills 26 in attack on Gaza mosque, school; orders more evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/israel-kills-26-in-attack-on-gaza-mosque-school-orders-more-evacuations/): Dozens of Palestinians killed and wounded as the Israeli army announces new evacuation orders for northern Gaza.
- [UK Burglar Broke Into Woman's House, Washed Her Clothes, Cooked A Meal And Left This Creepy Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/uk-burglar-broke-into-womans-house-washed-her-clothes-cooked-a-meal-and-left-this-creepy-note/): A woman found that her house was broken out by a burglar who decided to feel at home and finished several household chores of her part.
- [How Israel's Mossad Fooled Hezbollah In Buying Pagers That Devastated Ranks Of Iran-Backed Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/how-israels-mossad-fooled-hezbollah-in-buying-pagers-that-devastated-ranks-of-iran-backed-group/): Find out how the covert Israeli operation involving Apollo pagers that led to the devastating loss of Hezbollah operatives, reshaping the Middle Eastern conflict
- [One Year Of Israel-Hamas War: Where India Stands On Gaza Conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/one-year-of-israel-hamas-war-where-india-stands-on-gaza-conflict/): A year after the October 7 Hamas attack, India advocates for dialogue and humanitarian aid while condemning violence and supporting a two-state solution
- [Al-Shabab in Somalia: Bullets and bombs can’t bury ideologies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/al-shabab-in-somalia-bullets-and-bombs-cant-bury-ideologies/): The Somali government’s offensive against al-Shabab is faltering because of the divisive tactics deployed.
- [Video: Protesters worldwide demand end to Israel’s year of war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/video-protesters-worldwide-demand-end-to-israels-year-of-war-on-gaza/): Protesters have marched this weekend in cities around the world to demand an end to Israel’s brutal war on Gaza.
- [Thousands march across the world for Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/thousands-march-across-the-world-for-gaza-and-lebanon/): Thousands gathered in cities across the world to demand an end to the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Pro-Palestine rallies held globally to mark a year of Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/pro-palestine-rallies-held-globally-to-mark-a-year-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): Tens of thousands demonstrate across the world as Israel’s devastating war in Gaza approaches the one-year mark.
- [“Shame On Them…” Netanyahu Slams Macron’s Call To Halt Arms Deliveries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/shame-on-them-netanyahu-slams-macrons-call-to-halt-arms-deliveries/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for advocating an arms embargo on Israel amid the Gaza conflict. In a pre-recorded video, Netanyahu condemned Macron’s comments, stating, “Shame on them,” and asserted that Israel would prevail with or without Western support. Macron emphasized the need for a political solution and called for […]
- [Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP, cuts Martin’s championship lead to 10 points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/bagnaia-wins-japan-motogp-cuts-martins-championship-lead-to-10-points/): It was the eighth Grand Prix victory of 2024 for Ducati Lenovo rider, who is seeking a third straight MotoGP title.
- [‘Taking sides’: The international activists for Palestine Israel targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/taking-sides-the-international-activists-for-palestine-israel-targets/): US Turkish woman’s killing last month puts a spotlight on international activists’ efforts to expose Israeli violence.
- [France’s Macron calls for arms sales ban on Israel as Gaza war nears a year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/frances-macron-calls-for-arms-sales-ban-on-israel-as-gaza-war-nears-a-year/): French leader also criticises Israel’s decision to send troops to Lebanon, saying regional ‘escalation’ must be avoided.
- ['Most Dangerous Week Of War': Israel Firm On Strong Response To Iran Attack, Rebuffs US Calls For De-Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/most-dangerous-week-of-war-israel-firm-on-strong-response-to-iran-attack-rebuffs-us-calls-for-de-escalation/): Biden emphasises Israel’s need for a proportionate response to Iran while addressing the threat of its nuclear program and support for terror groups
- [Tunisia polls open with President Kais Saied set for re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/tunisia-polls-open-with-president-kais-saied-set-for-re-election/): Electoral body says about 9.7 million people are eligible to vote, but key presidential contenders are behind bars.
- [‘Most violent night’: Massive Israeli bombardments shake Lebanon’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/most-violent-night-massive-israeli-bombardments-shake-lebanons-capital/): Lebanese media say Israeli forces carried out more than 30 air raids overnight across Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [Israel Targets Hamas Infrastructure In Gaza Ground Operation Amid Escalating Lebanon Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/israel-targets-hamas-infrastructure-in-gaza-ground-operation-amid-escalating-lebanon-conflict/): IDF’s 162nd Division launches a new ground operation in Jabaliya, targeting Hamas infrastructure and operatives
- [‘Living to death’: Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza’s trauma, one year on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/living-to-death-poet-mosab-abu-toha-on-gazas-trauma-one-year-on/): On the first anniversary of the current war on Gaza, poet Mosab Abu Toha wants the world to understand Palestinian pain.
- [Netanyahu calls French call to stop weapons sales used in Gaza ‘a disgrace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/netanyahu-calls-french-call-to-stop-weapons-sales-used-in-gaza-a-disgrace/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has once again cast his war on Gaza as ‘defending civilisation against barbarism’.
- [Thousands March Worldwide For Gaza And Lebanon Ceasefire Ahead Of October 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/thousands-march-worldwide-for-gaza-and-lebanon-ceasefire-ahead-of-october-7-anniversary/): Demonstrations were also held near the White House in Washington, protesting U.S. support for its ally Israel in military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon
- [Khalistani Extremist Who Attacked Canada RJ Had Links to SFJ, Attended Event Glorifying Air India Bomber | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/khalistani-extremist-who-attacked-canada-rj-had-links-to-sfj-attended-event-glorifying-air-india-bomber-exclusive/): Rishi Nagar, a radio editor at Canada-based FM Calgary, was attacked by a group of unidentified youths linked to Khalistani factions last week for ‘not toeing their line’
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 954](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-954/): As the war enters its 954th day, these are the main developments.
- [Where Is Esmail Qaani? Fate Of Iran’s Quds Force Leader, Last Seen In Beirut, Remains In The Dark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/where-is-esmail-qaani-fate-of-irans-quds-force-leader-last-seen-in-beirut-remains-in-the-dark/): Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, was reportedly in Beirut aiding Hezbollah amid speculation of his death in an Israeli airstrike
- [Locked out: Palestinians in Jordan still waiting to return to stolen homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/locked-out-palestinians-in-jordan-still-waiting-to-return-to-stolen-homes/): Keys belonging to Palestinians forced from their homes have become symbols for their right to return.
- [SAARC Is Not Moving Forward Because One Member Practicing Cross-Border Terrorism: Jaishankar on Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/saarc-is-not-moving-forward-because-one-member-practicing-cross-border-terrorism-jaishankar-on-pakistan/): The SAARC has not been very effective since 2016 as its biennial summits have not taken place since the last one at Kathmandu in 2014
- [Jaishankar Says PM Modi's Meetings With Putin, Zelensky 'Beginnings Of Communication Process'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/jaishankar-says-pm-modis-meetings-with-putin-zelensky-beginnings-of-communication-process/): Jaishankar said Prime Minister Modi has had at least three meetings with Ukraine’s Zelensky and one meeting with Russian President Putin
- [At Least 18 Killed In Israeli Air Strike On Gaza Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/at-least-18-killed-in-israeli-air-strike-on-gaza-mosque/): Eyewitnesses said the number of casualties could rise as the mosque was being used to house displaced people
- ['Shame On Them': Netanyahu Fumes At Arms Embargo Calls As Israel On Alert Ahead Of Hamas Attack Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/shame-on-them-netanyahu-fumes-at-arms-embargo-calls-as-israel-on-alert-ahead-of-hamas-attack-anniversary/): Israel places forces on alert ahead of the October 7 attack anniversary as tensions rise with Hezbollah and Iran
- [Iran’s Threats And Israel’s Vows After Missile Attack: How The Middle East Crisis Spiralled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/irans-threats-and-israels-vows-after-missile-attack-how-the-middle-east-crisis-spiralled/): Iran’s Tuesday’s strike on Israel marked the latest development in an intensifying series of attacks in the Middle East region
- ['Donald Trump Must Win': Elon Musk Rallies At Site Of Failed Assassination Bid On Ex-US President | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/donald-trump-must-win-elon-musk-rallies-at-site-of-failed-assassination-bid-on-ex-us-president-watch/): Trump defies threats at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, questioning opponents and vowing to “never quit,” as security concerns escalate ahead of the election
- [A Year Into Gaza Conflict: How Close Is Israel To Achieving Its War Goals Against Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/a-year-into-gaza-conflict-how-close-is-israel-to-achieving-its-war-goals-against-hamas/): One year after the Hamas attack, Israel faces ongoing challenges in dismantling Hamas, securing hostages, and enhancing border security
- ['A Cold-Blooded Assassin Aimed To Silence Me': Trump Rallies At Site Of Failed Assassination, Vows To 'Never Quit'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/06/a-cold-blooded-assassin-aimed-to-silence-me-trump-rallies-at-site-of-failed-assassination-vows-to-never-quit/): Calling the gunman a “vicious monster,” Trump vowed he would “never quit… never bend … never break”
- ["Contact Lost" With Possible Nasrallah Successor, Israel's Gaza Warning Before Oct 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/contact-lost-with-possible-nasrallah-successor-israels-gaza-warning-before-oct-7-anniversary/): Hashen Safieddine, widely expected to succeed slain Hassan Nasrallah as leader of Hezbollah, has been unreachable since an Israeli air strike on Friday, three Lebanese security sources told Reuters.Reports suggest Safieddine, who was Nasrallah’s cousin, had been targeted in an Israeli strike.A high-level Hezbollah source confirmed that contact with Safieddine had been lost.“Contact with Sayyed […]
- [Why is the US leading calls for political change in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/05/why-is-the-us-leading-calls-for-political-change-in-lebanon/): Demands come as Israel launches air attacks and ground offensive against its neighbour.
- [Imran Khan Faces 'Attempt to Murder' Charges Amid Protest Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/imran-khan-faces-attempt-to-murder-charges-amid-protest-violence/): The new case was filed at the Noon police station in Islamabad, encompassing serious charges such as attempted murder, arson, violence against police personnel, and violations under the anti-terrorism act.
- [Kim Jong Un Vows to Accelerate North Korea's Quest for Nuclear Superpower Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/kim-jong-un-vows-to-accelerate-north-koreas-quest-for-nuclear-superpower-status/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will speed up steps toward becoming a military superpower with nuclear weapons and would not rule out using them if enemies attacked it, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.Kim made the comments in a speech on Monday at a university, which was printed in full by […]
- [Emirates Airlines Announces Cancellation Of Its Flights To And From Iran On October 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/emirates-airlines-announces-cancellation-of-its-flights-to-and-from-iran-on-october-8/): Neighbouring countries have closed their airspace and airline crews are navigating alternative routes to avoid the escalating conflict.
- [“Contribution To Humanity…” Europe Launches Hera, Planetary Mission To Return To Deflected Asteroid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/contribution-to-humanity-europe-launches-hera-planetary-mission-to-return-to-deflected-asteroid/): Hera mission is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to study the results of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) on the binary asteroid system Didymos
- [Czech President Swears in New Ministers as Pirates Exit Coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/czech-president-swears-in-new-ministers-as-pirates-exit-coalition/): The reshuffle follows a significant electoral victory by opposition party ANO (YES), led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
- [How football brings joy and helps heal Palestinian children in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/how-football-brings-joy-and-helps-heal-palestinian-children-in-qatar/): For the Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza, weekly football training brings smiles and unearths future stars.
- [Video: Global protests call for end to Gaza war on one-year anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/video-global-protests-call-for-end-to-gaza-war-on-one-year-anniversary/): Protesters gathered in cities worldwide to call for an end to the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Israeli military claims hit on Hezbollah HQ commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israeli-military-claims-hit-on-hezbollah-hq-commander/): Suhail Hussein Husseini reportedly killed as Israel continues to target armed group’s chain of command.
- [Bangladesh Interim Govt Announces 9-member Constitution Reform Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/bangladesh-interim-govt-announces-9-member-constitution-reform-commission/): Under the leadership of prominent Bangladeshi-American professor Ali Riaz, the Constitution Reform Commission will submit its report to the government within 90 days.
- [Israel Deploys Fourth Division To South Lebanon For Ground Operation, Takes Down Another Hezbollah Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israel-deploys-fourth-division-to-south-lebanon-for-ground-operation-takes-down-another-hezbollah-commander/): The move adds thousands of troops to Israel’s ground offensive, with the total number of soldiers deployed inside Lebanon now likely over 15,000
- [200 Feared to be Trapped in Landslide at Manacapuru, Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/200-feared-to-be-trapped-in-landslide-at-manacapuru-brazil/): The landslide could be related to riverbank erosion, which has been worsened by the severe drought affecting the Amazon region.
- [Over 1,000 Temporarily Evacuated From Crimea Oil Terminal Fire: Mayor Tkachenko Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/over-1000-temporarily-evacuated-from-crimea-oil-terminal-fire-mayor-tkachenko-confirms/): Over 1,000 residents have been evacuated due to a fire at a large oil terminal in Russian-annexed Crimea, a local official said Tuesday, after Ukraine claimed it had struck the depot.
- [North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/north-korean-troops-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine-seoul/): Defence minister says ‘highly likely’ North Korean soldiers were killed in recent attack by Ukrainian forces.
- [One year of Israel’s war on Gaza – by the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/one-year-of-israels-war-on-gaza-by-the-numbers/): Al Jazeera breaks down the death and destruction by Israeli forces in Gaza in the past year.
- [Israel Unlikely To Hit Iran's Nuke Sites But May Target Bases, NYT Reports As Tehran Warns Its 'Not Afraid Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israel-unlikely-to-hit-irans-nuke-sites-but-may-target-bases-nyt-reports-as-tehran-warns-its-not-afraid-of-war/): Former Israeli PM Bennett said that Israel must “attack Iran’s nuclear program and cripple the regime’s main economic interests”
- [Six European Countries Join Forces to Identify 46 Women Murdered or Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/six-european-countries-join-forces-to-identify-46-women-murdered-or-missing/): The first phase of this operation focused on shedding light on the identities and circumstances surrounding 22 women’s deaths, garnering over 1,800 public tips.
- [Russia says Emergency Hotlines with US and NATO Remain as Nuclear Risks Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russia-says-emergency-hotlines-with-us-and-nato-remain-as-nuclear-risks-rise/): Russia said on Tuesday that it still had an emergency hotline with the United States and the NATO military alliance to deflate crises as nuclear risks rise amid the gravest confrontation between Moscow and West since the depths of the Cold War.
- [Nepal: Five Russian Climbers Fall to Their Deaths on Mount Dhaulagiri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/nepal-five-russian-climbers-fall-to-their-deaths-on-mount-dhaulagiri/): The tragic accident appears to have occurred when the climbers slipped and fell, marking a grim reminder of the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
- [Hezbollah Uses Paragliders In Infiltration Attempt, IDF's Beirut Strike "Kills" HQ Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hezbollah-uses-paragliders-in-infiltration-attempt-idfs-beirut-strike-kills-hq-commander/): Hezbollah fighters used paragliders to infiltrate the northern border of Israel, Lebanese independent TV channel Al Jadeed reported on October 7. According to Al Jadeed, several fighters were spotted in the sky flying paragliders over northern Israel’s Upper Galilee area.Lebanese TV channel also reported earlier that on October 6, Hezbollah fighters tried to enter the […]
- ['Who Invited Him, Please Don’t': Pakistanis Troll Zakir Naik During State Visit Over Bizarre Sermons | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/who-invited-him-please-dont-pakistanis-troll-zakir-naik-during-state-visit-over-bizarre-sermons-video/): Naik, who is living in Malaysia, began a nearly month-long visit to Pakistan last week
- [Explosions, fire and tear gas at anti-government protests in Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/explosions-fire-and-tear-gas-at-anti-government-protests-in-albania/): There were explosions and fires in Albania’s capital as police confronted anti-government protesters.
- [How did Egypt’s and Israel’s economies do in a year of Houthi attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/how-did-egypts-and-israels-economies-do-in-a-year-of-houthi-attacks/): Traffic through Suez Canal has slowed, driving the cost of goods up, and impacting the two countries’ economies.
- [European police to reopen cold cases to identify 46 women’s remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/european-police-to-reopen-cold-cases-to-identify-46-womens-remains/): Campaign that began in 2023 in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands expanded to include France, Italy and Spain.
- ['Even A Non-Muslim In India Will...': Zakir Naik Rips Into Pakistan State Carrier Over Extra Baggage Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/even-a-non-muslim-in-india-will-zakir-naik-rips-into-pakistan-state-carrier-over-extra-baggage-charge/): Naik, who is living in Malaysia, began a nearly month-long visit to Pakistan earlier this month
- ['Reform Is The Key To Relevance': India's Permanent Representative To UN Bats For Expansion Of Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/reform-is-the-key-to-relevance-indias-permanent-representative-to-un-bats-for-expansion-of-security-council/): Speaking at the 79th Session of the UNGA, ambassador P. Harish said, “The world has changed profoundly and so have its concerns and opportunities
- ['Would Refer To Indian Minister's Remarks': Pakistan Reacts After India Rules Out Bilateral Talks During SCO Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/would-refer-to-indian-ministers-remarks-pakistan-reacts-after-india-rules-out-bilateral-talks-during-sco-meet/): India on Friday announced that Jaishankar would lead a delegation to Pakistan to participate in the SCO summit in Islamabad
- [Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/rodrigo-duterte-to-run-for-mayor-in-southern-philippines-stronghold/): The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.
- [The Gaza time bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/the-gaza-time-bomb/): Israel’s war on Gaza has killed tens of thousands, turned much of the occupied territory to dust — with no end in sight.
- ['Saw Murder, Kidnappings, But Hardest Of Them All Was...': Supernova Survivor Reveals She Witnessed Rape On Oct 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/saw-murder-kidnappings-but-hardest-of-them-all-was-supernova-survivor-reveals-she-witnessed-rape-on-oct-7/): The Tel Aviv ceremony took place in Israel’s largest concert venue, where event planners had handed out some 40,000 tickets for the commemoration
- [North Korean Leader Kim Threatens Nuclear Action Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/north-korean-leader-kim-threatens-nuclear-action-amid-rising-tensions-with-south-korea-us/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea and the United States of provocation and escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- ['Dragged Into Multi-Front War': Hezbollah Rains Rockets Overnight Across Israel, Iran Denies Blast In Isfahan | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/dragged-into-multi-front-war-hezbollah-rains-rockets-overnight-across-israel-iran-denies-blast-in-isfahan-watch/): Iran-backed Hezbollah, an ally in Lebanon of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, said it targeted a military base south of Haifa with “Fadi 1” missiles
- [Russian court jails US citizen for nearly seven years on ‘mercenary’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russian-court-jails-us-citizen-for-nearly-seven-years-on-mercenary-charge/): Stephen Hubbard, 72, was detained in eastern Ukraine in April 2022 and accused of fighting for Ukraine.
- [‘They tried to murder everyone’: Haiti reels after deadly gang attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/they-tried-to-murder-everyone-haiti-reels-after-deadly-gang-attack/): More than 6,200 people are staying with relatives or in makeshift shelters after massacre in central Haiti town.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 956](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-956/): As the war enters its 956th day, these are the main developments.
- [Saied’s low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/saieds-low-turnout-win-in-tunisia-election-sparks-repression-concerns/): Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.
- [US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/us-judge-orders-google-to-open-up-app-store-to-competition/): The injunction outlined changes Google must make, including making Android apps available from rival sources.
- [Trump blames murders in US on immigrants with ‘bad genes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/trump-blames-murders-in-us-on-immigrants-with-bad-genes/): White House condemns Republican candidate and former president’s remarks as ‘hateful’ and ‘disgusting’.
- [Tunisia’s Saied wins presidential election, electoral commission says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/tunisias-saied-wins-presidential-election-electoral-commission-says/): Saied takes 90.7 percent of the vote on 28.8 percent turnout, commission says.
- [US spends more than $20bn in aid to Israel, Middle East conflicts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/us-spends-more-than-20bn-in-aid-to-israel-middle-east-conflicts-report/): A large part of the US-delivered arsenal is munitions, including artillery shells and 2,000-pound bombs.
- [Is Israel is still attractive for Jews around the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/is-israel-is-still-attractive-for-jews-around-the-world/): Hundreds of thousands have left since Israel launched its war on Gaza last year.
- [Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/funeral-held-for-palestinian-man-killed-in-occupied-west-bank/): Residents in the occupied West Bank held a funeral for 66-year-old Palestinian man Ziad Abu Hlail.
- [Hamas Calls October 7 'Preemptive Strike', IDF Strikes Lebanon Amid Houthi, Hezbollah Fire at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hamas-calls-october-7-preemptive-strike-idf-strikes-lebanon-amid-houthi-hezbollah-fire-at-israel/): Israel’s military said air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen during the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Sirens sounded across central Israel as the surface-to-surface missile was shot down with the Arrow long-range missile defence system. The IDF* said it struck more than 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon within a 60-minute […]
- [Israel Waging War Of Resurrection, To Continue Until All Goals Are Achieved: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-waging-war-of-resurrection-to-continue-until-all-goals-are-achieved-netanyahu/): Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is changing the security reality of the region to ensure Israel does not face October 7-like attacks.
- [Shashi Tharoor-led Standing Committee to Discuss West Asia Crisis, India’s Neighbourhood Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/shashi-tharoor-led-standing-committee-to-discuss-west-asia-crisis-indias-neighbourhood-policy/): Sources told CNN-News18 that the committee has chosen 17 subjects that will be discussed over the following months, before the panel submits its report to Parliament
- [Deadly attack near Karachi airport in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/deadly-attack-near-karachi-airport-in-pakistan/): Video shows the aftermath of a deadly attack with explosives near Karachi’s Jinnah international airport.
- [Vigils, protests as US marks October 7 attack, Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/vigils-protests-as-us-marks-october-7-attack-israels-war-on-gaza/): Politicians focused their words on Israeli victims, while pro-Palestinian protesters gathered for demonstrations.
- [Protests around the world commemorate one year of Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/protests-around-the-world-commemorate-one-year-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): Tens of thousands of people rally internationally, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Jordan’s foreign minister slams Israeli ‘aggression’, offers Lebanon assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/jordans-foreign-minister-slams-israeli-aggression-offers-lebanon-assistance/): During his visit to Beirut on October 7, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned of escalating regional conflict, stating it threatens both regional and international security. He pledged Jordan’s support to Lebanon in addressing the consequences of what he termed brutal aggression, emphasizing violations of international law. This date marked the anniversary of the Gaza […]
- [Top US Gen ‘Discusses’ Iran, Hezbollah With IDF, Khamenei Boasts ‘Oct 7 Pushed Israel Back To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/top-us-gen-discusses-iran-hezbollah-with-idf-khamenei-boasts-oct-7-pushed-israel-back-to/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion visited the memorial for the 87 Jerusalemite civilians and soldiers who reportedly died since Oct 7. Israel observed the first anniversary of a deadly attack inside its territory by Hamas on Oct 7, 2023. The attack was followed by Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza which has […]
- [Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Alive, Unrepentant About October 7 Attacks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-alive-unrepentant-about-october-7-attacks-report/): People close to him say he remains the only way to force the creation of a Palestinian nation.
- [Russian President Putin’s Fans Hail Him As ‘Tsar’ On His 72nd Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/russian-president-putins-fans-hail-him-as-tsar-on-his-72nd-birthday/): Putin was born seven years after World War Two in Leningrad. He is the longest serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.
- [Ukraine says it hit oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/ukraine-says-it-hit-oil-terminal-in-russian-occupied-crimea/): Kyiv has increasingly been targeting rear areas that are essential for Russia’s onslaught.
- [Israel steps up Lebanon bombing as Hezbollah attacks Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-steps-up-lebanon-bombing-as-hezbollah-attacks-haifa/): Israeli forces strike near international airport in southern Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah targets port city with rockets.
- [The names of those killed in Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/the-names-of-those-killed-in-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): More than 41,800 people have been killed in a year of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Michigan community remembers American killed in Lebanon by Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/michigan-community-remembers-american-killed-in-lebanon-by-israeli-strike/): Kamel Jawad was killed on October 1 while volunteering in his hometown of Nabatieh, said his family.
- [“It’s Scary…” Rocket “From Lebanon” Strikes Northern Israel On Oct 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/its-scary-rocket-from-lebanon-strikes-northern-israel-on-oct-7-anniversary/): On the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a rocket from Lebanon damaged cars in northern Israel while vigils were held. The initial attack shattered Israel’s sense of security and triggered ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah and Iran, further escalating tensions. On the same day, Hamas launched rockets, activating air raid sirens in northern […]
- [Biden Lights Yahrzeit Candle To Mourn October 7 Victims, World Leaders Send Messages Of Strength To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/biden-lights-yahrzeit-candle-to-mourn-october-7-victims-world-leaders-send-messages-of-strength-to-israel/): Leaders from around the world condemned the deadliest attack in Israel’s history which happened on October 7 last year when Hamas carried out a terror attack.
- [Memorials, protests across Israel one year after October 7 attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/memorials-protests-across-israel-one-year-after-october-7-attack/): Memorials and protests were held across Israel on the one year anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7.
- [Hamas Targets Tel Aviv, Hezbollah Rockets Pound Israel, Two IDF Soldiers Killed On Lebanon Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hamas-targets-tel-aviv-hezbollah-rockets-pound-israel-two-idf-soldiers-killed-on-lebanon-border/): Hamas claimed responsibility for firing rockets at Tel Aviv, coinciding with Israel’s commemoration of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that five rockets were launched from Khan Younis, with impacts in Kfar Chabad and Holon. Alerts were triggered across central Israel, including in Holon, Rishon Lezion, and […]
- [Karachi Blast | Baloch Against 'Occupiers' ? | Pakistan News | Baloch Terror | English News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/karachi-blast-baloch-against-occupiers-pakistan-news-baloch-terror-english-news-news18/): Karachi Blast | Baloch Against ‘Occupiers’ ? | Pakistan News | Baloch Terror | English News | News18 ‘Will increase our attacks if demands are not met’ says Baloch leader Mama Qadeer
- [Israel Tackles Missiles From Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen And Ire Of Kin Of Hostages On October 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-tackles-missiles-from-lebanon-gaza-yemen-and-ire-of-kin-of-hostages-on-october-7-anniversary/): Gaza militants fired rockets at Israel during a memorial for October 7 victims; mourning events remained uninterrupted.
- [Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 5, Threatens Florida After Helene’s Devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-strengthens-to-category-5-threatens-florida-after-helenes-devastation/): Tampa Bay issues evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton strengthens, complicating ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene’s recent devastation.
- [Hurricane Milton heads for Florida: Predicted path and what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hurricane-milton-heads-for-florida-predicted-path-and-what-to-expect/): Evacuation orders have been issued as Florida braces for new storm while still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
- [Israel "Obligated" To Bring Hostages Back, Hamas Says IDF's Battle Wins "Not Final Picture"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-obligated-to-bring-hostages-back-hamas-says-idfs-battle-wins-not-final-picture/): The Hostage Family Forum announced that an Israeli man earlier believed to be in Hamas captivity was killed during the October 7 attack and his body is still being held. 28-year-old Idan Shtivi was reportedly taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova desert rave, where he had volunteered to photograph the event. Reports say he […]
- [A Timeline Of Major Events Since Hamas' October 7 Attack On Israel | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/a-timeline-of-major-events-since-hamas-october-7-attack-on-israel-gfx/): On Monday, Israel marked the first anniversary of the deadliest attack in its history. PM Netanyahu said that the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon would ensure that the violence experienced on October 7 could never be repeated.
- [Indian club Mohun Bagan out of AFC competition after missing match in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/indian-club-mohun-bagan-out-of-afc-competition-after-missing-match-in-iran/): The football club did not travel to Tabriz for a match on October 2, the day after Iran launched missiles on Israel.
- [Why Palestinians won’t leave their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/why-palestinians-wont-leave-their-land/): The more Israel tries to make Palestinian life impossible in Palestine, the more Palestinians resist.
- [All that’s left is a key: Palestinians fleeing Israel’s bombs dream of home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/all-thats-left-is-a-key-palestinians-fleeing-israels-bombs-dream-of-home/): The keys are light and small, but the longing for home that they hold is a driving force for Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Canada Seeks Results Of Investigations That Allege Link Between 'Indian Agents', Nijjar Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/canada-seeks-results-of-investigations-that-allege-link-between-indian-agents-nijjar-murder/): A senior RCMP official stated that investigations into alleged Indian interference are separate and distinct from the Nijjar murder inquiry.
- [Paul Pogba drug ban reduced to 18 months, can play football from March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/paul-pogba-drug-ban-reduced-to-18-months-can-play-football-from-march/): Pogba’s four-year doping ban is slashed on appeal, opening the door to the French star signing with a new club.
- ['Resistance Operation, Not Terrorist Act': Iranian Envoy Defends Hamas October 7 Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/resistance-operation-not-terrorist-act-iranian-envoy-defends-hamas-october-7-attack-on-israel/): Iranian ambassador to India Iraj Elahi’s comments come on the first anniversary of Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel, which sparked an ongoing war in Gaza and heightened tensions across the Middle East
- [Israel after October 7: Between decolonisation and disintegration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-after-october-7-between-decolonisation-and-disintegration/): It is difficult to predict what will happen in Israel, but history may give us a clue.
- [One year of Israel’s war on Gaza | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/one-year-of-israels-war-on-gaza-start-here/): ‘A relentless cycle of loss’.
- [Israel supporters attack woman wearing keffiyeh in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-supporters-attack-woman-wearing-keffiyeh-in-germany/): Video shows Israel supporters in Berlin attacking a woman wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf and pulling it off.
- [Families of Oct. 7 Nova Festival Victims Gather One Year Later with Israel's Herzog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/families-of-oct-7-nova-festival-victims-gather-one-year-later-with-israels-herzog/): On October 7, Israelis commemorated the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that sparked a major conflict. In Reim, President Isaac Herzog led a memorial at the music festival site where over 360 people were killed. Families of victims expressed deep sorrow, with one mother noting the event provided closure. Throughout the day, ceremonies […]
- [PM Modi Accepts Muizzu’s Invite To Maldives As India Signs Deals To Launch Rupay, Boost Island Nation’s Infra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/pm-modi-accepts-muizzus-invite-to-maldives-as-india-signs-deals-to-launch-rupay-boost-island-nations-infra/): The external affairs ministry on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu’s invitation to visit Maldives. Muizzu is on a visit to New Delhi.
- [Israeli Women Form Human Chain on October 7 Anniversary to Honor 101 Remaining Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israeli-women-form-human-chain-on-october-7-anniversary-to-honor-101-remaining-hostages/): On October 7, Israelis marked the first anniversary of the Hamas attack that initiated widespread conflict. In Tel Aviv, women formed a human chain to honor the 101 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza, emphasizing the need for a hostage deal. Ceremonies and protests occurred across Jerusalem and southern Israel, coinciding with the time the […]
- [Hezbollah rocket attack on Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/hezbollah-rocket-attack-on-haifa/): Video shows the moment a Hezbollah attack hit the Israeli port city of Haifa.
- [Video: Hamas fires barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv on October 7 anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/video-hamas-fires-barrage-of-rockets-at-tel-aviv-on-october-7-anniversary/): Footage obtained shows smoke rising in Israel, after Hamas fired a barrage of rockets towards Tel Aviv.
- [Calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon as world marks October 7 anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/calls-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-lebanon-as-world-marks-october-7-anniversary/): Pro-Palestine demonstrations held in many cities to mark a year of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as war spreads to Lebanon.
- [World’s rivers faced driest year in three decades in 2023, UN report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/worlds-rivers-faced-driest-year-in-three-decades-in-2023-un-report-says/): World Meteorological Organization says water cycles are becoming more erratic due to climate change.
- [My name is Najwa and I survived a year of Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/my-name-is-najwa-and-i-survived-a-year-of-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): After a year of forced displacements, a resilient 10-year-old Palestinian girl returns to her city now in ruins.
- [‘Russia doesn’t want to use nuclear weapons’: The view from wartime Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/russia-doesnt-want-to-use-nuclear-weapons-the-view-from-wartime-moscow/): Putin is revising Russia’s nuclear doctrine at a critical juncture in Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Two Americans In Russia Receive Prison Sentences For Kicking Cop While Drunk, Fighting For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/two-americans-in-russia-receive-prison-sentences-for-kicking-cop-while-drunk-fighting-for-ukraine/): Stephen Hubbard fought as a mercenary for Ukraine against Russia while Robert Gilman attacked a cop when he was drunk.
- [Fidayeen Attack Near Karachi Airport Shows BLA Wants Pakistan Army, Chinese to Leave Balochistan: Sources to News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/fidayeen-attack-near-karachi-airport-shows-bla-wants-pakistan-army-chinese-to-leave-balochistan-sources-to-news18/): China’s embassy in Islamabad confirmed that Chinese staff members from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company — a coal-powered plant developed as a joint venture between China and Pakistan — were in the convoy when it was attacked around 11 pm on Sunday. The embassy reported that two Chinese nationals were killed, and one was […]
- [Women Will Have More Sex With Robots Than Men By 2025, Kick New Era Of Sexbots, Robophilia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/women-will-have-more-sex-with-robots-than-men-by-2025-kick-new-era-of-sexbots-robophilia/): Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson said that in the coming years women could even start falling in love with the machines and prefer robots over men for sex.
- [One year of Israel’s war on Gaza: A simple guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/one-year-of-israels-war-on-gaza-a-simple-guide/): Despite thousands of deaths in the last year in Gaza, Israel’s war has expanded to other fronts in the region.
- ['Wrong Question, Say Sorry To God': Zakir Naik Chides Pashtun Girl Over Question On Pedophilia During Pakistan Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/wrong-question-say-sorry-to-god-zakir-naik-chides-pashtun-girl-over-question-on-pedophilia-during-pakistan-visit/): India on Friday described as “condemnable” the way Pakistan feted controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik but added that it was not “surprising”
- [Nobel Prize In Medicine Honours Two Americans For Discovery Of MicroRNA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/nobel-prize-in-medicine-honours-two-americans-for-discovery-of-microrna/): The Nobel Assembly said that their discovery is “proving to be fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function”
- [‘Obligated To Bring Back’: Netanyahu Pledges To Rescue Remaining Hostages On Oct 7 Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/obligated-to-bring-back-netanyahu-pledges-to-rescue-remaining-hostages-on-oct-7-anniversary/): Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, while remembering the remaining abductees acknowledged that Israel suffered ‘a terrible massacre a year ago’.
- [After Vuhledar, Russia Forces Inch Towards Ukraine’s Pokrovsk With Grodivka Conquest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/after-vuhledar-russia-forces-inch-towards-ukraines-pokrovsk-with-grodivka-conquest/): The Russian defence ministry said the forces captured Grodivka which is very close to key logistics hub Pokrovsk.
- [‘No way out’ of Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/no-way-out-of-gaza-war/): Palestinian correspondent Hind Khoudary reflects on a year of reporting and living Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Nobel prize in medicine awarded to US scientists Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/nobel-prize-in-medicine-awarded-to-us-scientists-victor-ambros-gary-ruvkun/): The duo win the prize for their discovery of microRNA, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.
- [Israel marks a year of deadly Hamas-led October 7 attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/israel-marks-a-year-of-deadly-hamas-led-october-7-attack/): Memorials and protests over fate of captives mark first anniversary of attack as fighting continues in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Pakistan bans prominent Pashtun rights group citing security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/pakistan-bans-prominent-pashtun-rights-group-citing-security-concerns/): Government says activities of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement were ‘prejudicial’ to the country’s peace and security.
- [October 7 Revealed Ugliest Face Of Israel: Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal On Attack Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/october-7-revealed-ugliest-face-of-israel-hamas-leader-khaled-meshaal-on-attack-anniversary/): Meshaal said last year’s October 7 attack was “a natural response to the occupation and its accelerating plans for settlement, siege and aggression against Al-Aqsa,” referring to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City.
- [Video: This doctor in Gaza has worked almost every day since Oct 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/video-this-doctor-in-gaza-has-worked-almost-every-day-since-oct-7/): This Palestinian doctor has hardly had a day off as he worked to save victims for a full year.
- [War crimes in Gaza I Al Jazeera Investigations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/war-crimes-in-gaza-i-al-jazeera-investigations/): Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes Israeli war crimes in Gaza through photos and videos posted by Israeli soldiers.
- [Former cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s head coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/former-cricket-captain-sanath-jayasuriya-named-sri-lankas-head-coach/): Jayasuriya takes on the role permanently after overseeing the men’s national team’s recent Test and one-day series wins.
- [One year of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: Al Jazeera special coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/07/one-year-of-israels-genocide-in-gaza-al-jazeera-special-coverage/): 365 days of unrelenting Israeli attacks have resulted in one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century.
- [US State Dept official rebuts ‘bull****’ accusation from reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/us-state-dept-official-rebuts-bull-accusation-from-reporter/): ‘People are sick of the bull**** in here’. This is how a reporter confronted US State Department spokesman.
- [‘Nasrallah, His Replacements Killed’ Netanyahu Tells Lebanese Public, IDF ‘Not Sure’ | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/nasrallah-his-replacements-killed-netanyahu-tells-lebanese-public-idf-not-sure-hezbollah/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to confirm that Israel had successfully assassinated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine. The likely successor of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was targeted in an airstrike in Beirut on Oct 3, as per IDF.In a message addressed to the Lebanese public on Oct 8, Netanyahu said that Israel has […]
- [Climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Helene: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/climate-change-intensified-deadly-hurricane-helene-report/): New study says torrential rain and powerful winds were about 10 percent more intense due to climate change.
- [Kim Jong Un Vows to Accelerate North Korea's Quest for Nuclear Superpower Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/kim-jong-un-vows-to-accelerate-north-koreas-quest-for-nuclear-superpower-status-2/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will speed up steps toward becoming a military superpower with nuclear weapons and would not rule out using them if enemies attacked it, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.
- [Australia Woman Kills Husband And Chops Up His Body After Finding Out About 'Secret Lover' In Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/australia-woman-kills-husband-and-chops-up-his-body-after-finding-out-about-secret-lover-in-egypt/): Nirmeen Noufl, 53, is alleged to have killed her husband, Mamdouh Noufl, 62, to whom she had been married for more than 30 years and had eight children
- [Mozambique’s election: Who’s contesting and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/mozambiques-election-whos-contesting-and-whats-at-stake/): Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975.
- [North Korea says will ‘completely’ cut road and rail links with South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/north-korea-says-will-completely-cut-road-and-rail-links-with-south-korea/): The move marks an escalation and Pyongyang calls it a response to war exercises that have been held in South Korea.
- ['Playing With House Money': Netanyahu, Biden Set To Hold Call On Iran As Reports Intensify On US-Israel 'Distrust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/playing-with-house-money-netanyahu-biden-set-to-hold-call-on-iran-as-reports-intensify-on-us-israel-distrust/): Israel’s retaliation will be a key subject of the call, with Washington hoping to weigh in on whether Israel’s response is appropriate
- [Satellite Images Reveal Hurricane Milton's Powerful Approach Toward Helen-Battered Florida | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/satellite-images-reveal-hurricane-miltons-powerful-approach-toward-helen-battered-florida-us/): The International Space Station (ISS) captured birds-eye view of Hurricane Milton as it re-intensifies into a Category 5 storm while moving across the southern Gulf of Mexico towards Florida.The International Space Station (ISS) captured birds-eye view of Hurricane Milton as it re-intensifies into a Category 5 storm while moving across the southern Gulf of Mexico […]
- [Israel ‘Targets’ Hezbollah Official ‘Supplying’ Iran Arms, Biden Calls Bibi “Liar” Over Rafah Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/israel-targets-hezbollah-official-supplying-iran-arms-biden-calls-bibi-liar-over-rafah-attack/): An alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria’s Damascus on Oct 8 targeted a top Hezbollah official, as per a Saudi report. The official is reportedly part of a unit tasked with delivering weapons from Iran to the Lebanese armed group, the report added. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency claimed seven civilians were killed and 11 others […]
- [North Korea To Permanently Shut Border With South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/north-korea-to-permanently-shut-border-with-south-korea/): While North Korea on Wednesday described the move as a “major military step”, an analyst suggested it was likely the continuation of a process long under way
- [Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament For 'Honeymoon' Snap Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-dissolves-parliament-for-honeymoon-snap-election/): Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has been in power almost continuously for decades and is almost certain to be re-elected
- [Where are the Israeli captives taken in the Hamas-led October 7 attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/where-are-the-israeli-captives-taken-in-the-hamas-led-october-7-attack/): Despite pressure to agree to a deal that would see captives released, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has not budged.
- [Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/gaza-has-become-a-graveyard-for-children-amid-israeli-attacks-un/): A year of Israel’s genocide in Gaza has silenced forever the hopes and dreams of 16,891 Palestinian children.
- ['India Is A Voice Of Reason, An Important Partner': Israel As Tensions Escalate In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/india-is-a-voice-of-reason-an-important-partner-israel-as-tensions-escalate-in-middle-east/): The Middle East has been on edge awaiting Israel’s response to a missile attack from Iran last week that Tehran carried out in retaliation for Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon
- ['Please Don't Tell Anybody...': Putin After Trump Secretly Sent Him Covid Test Kits Amid Pandemic, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/please-dont-tell-anybody-putin-after-trump-secretly-sent-him-covid-test-kits-amid-pandemic-says-report/): Trump reportedly sent scarce Covid-19 test kits to Putin in 2020, a favor Putin asked to keep secret, according to Bob Woodward’s upcoming book. Kamala Harris slammed Trump for admiring authoritarian leaders and neglecting the needs of the American people.
- [Syrian Refugee And His 11-Month-Old Son Attacked With ‘Acid’ In Delhi's Vikaspuri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/syrian-refugee-and-his-11-month-old-son-attacked-with-acid-in-delhis-vikaspuri/): Rafat, who suffered burn injuries on his neck and shoulder, told TOI that a few weeks ago, he lost his call centre job and approached UNHCR for help
- [Is Biden administration seeking deescalation – or driving Middle East war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/is-biden-administration-seeking-deescalation-or-driving-middle-east-war/): As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support for Israel.
- [New book claims Trump spoke seven times to Putin since leaving White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/new-book-claims-trump-spoke-seven-times-to-putin-since-leaving-white-house/): Reporter Bob Woodward’s new book alleges Trump kept close ties with Putin. Trump’s team has called Woodward ‘deranged’.
- [At least two killed, 30 injured, in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/at-least-two-killed-30-injured-in-latest-russian-attacks-on-kharkiv/): Ukraine’s second-biggest city has been regular target for Russia since its full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years ago.
- ['Milton Is Fastest Atlantic Hurricane': Thousands Flee As Category 5 Storm Causes Traffic Jams, Fuel Shortages | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/milton-is-fastest-atlantic-hurricane-thousands-flee-as-category-5-storm-causes-traffic-jams-fuel-shortages-watch/): Milton, which exploded on Monday into one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, was forecast to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday
- [Duterte legacy in the balance as he seeks return to Davao stronghold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/duterte-legacy-in-the-balance-as-he-seeks-return-to-davao-stronghold/): The end of a renewed ‘drug war’ and arrest of a pastor allied with Duterte signal the ex-president’s waning influence.
- [Syria Says Seven Civilians Killed In Israel Damascus Strike Amid Escalating Tensions In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/syria-says-seven-civilians-killed-in-israel-damascus-strike-amid-escalating-tensions-in-middle-east/): Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman said nine people were killed, five of them civilians including a child
- ['I Authorize Immediate Return of Activities': Brazil Lifts Ban On Musk's X, Ending Standoff Over Disinformation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/i-authorize-immediate-return-of-activities-brazil-lifts-ban-on-musks-x-ending-standoff-over-disinformation/): The row, which pitted freedom of expression against corporate responsibility, was closely watched worldwide
- [Large Police Response Seen At Trump Tower In Chicago: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/large-police-response-seen-at-trump-tower-in-chicago-report/): Chicago police confirmed they are responding to the hotel at 401 North Wabash Avenue in River North at 8:20 p.m.
- ['At Crossroads': Netanyahu Says Lebanon Faces Destruction 'Like Gaza' As Iran Warns Gulf States Against Aiding Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/at-crossroads-netanyahu-says-lebanon-faces-destruction-like-gaza-as-iran-warns-gulf-states-against-aiding-israel/): On Saturday, a high-level Hezbollah source said that contact had been lost with Hashem Safieddine — widely touted as Hezbollah’s next leader — following Israeli strikes last week
- [‘A Decade Of Act East Policy’: PM Modi To Visit Laos For ASEAN-India Summit And 19th East Asia Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/a-decade-of-act-east-policy-pm-modi-to-visit-laos-for-asean-india-summit-and-19th-east-asia-summit/): Modi’s visit would be packed with summit-level talks, bilateral meetings and a lot of colour and culture
- [Brazil lifts ban on Elon Musk’s X platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/brazil-lifts-ban-on-elon-musks-x-platform/): The platform formerly known as Twitter was suspended in Brazil, one of its largest markets, at the end of August.
- [Mexico’s security minister says beheaded mayor asked for no protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/mexicos-security-minister-says-beheaded-mayor-asked-for-no-protection/): The death of Mayor Alejandro Arcos has reignited fears over political violence in Mexico, where gangs seek influence.
- [China's Massive Digital SpyOp against India: Private Players Are Soldiers, Hackers Are Commanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/chinas-massive-digital-spyop-against-india-private-players-are-soldiers-hackers-are-commanders/): From attacks on national grids in 2021 to the AIIMS cyberattack last year, every incident has the direct or indirect involvement of private players batting and spying for China, intelligence sources told News18. Third-party apps and private players interact with Chinese servers, sending data collected by these players, which have government access
- [‘Coup has begun’: Colombia’s President Petro faces campaign election probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/coup-has-begun-colombias-president-petro-faces-campaign-election-probe/): Colombia’s first leftist leader says the investigation into his 2022 campaign finances seeks to unseat him from power.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 957](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-957/): As the war enters its 957th day, these are the main developments.
- [Harris embarks on media interview blitz as polls show her tied with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/harris-embarks-on-media-interview-blitz-as-polls-show-her-tied-with-trump/): As many as a quarter of US voters say they want to learn more about the vice president ahead of November’s election.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu warns Lebanon could face destruction ‘like Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israels-netanyahu-warns-lebanon-could-face-destruction-like-gaza/): Israeli PM’s remarks claims army has ‘taken out’ slain Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s successors, as group strikes Haifa.
- [France, Qatar deliver urgent aid to Lebanon, French foreign minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/france-qatar-deliver-urgent-aid-to-lebanon-french-foreign-minister-says/): French and Qatari military planes deliver 27 metric tonnes of medicines and basic necessities to Lebanon.
- [Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant cancels Pentagon visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israeli-defence-minister-yoav-gallant-cancels-pentagon-visit/): The cancelled trip comes as the region braces for Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack.
- [Does anti-Zionism necessarily lead to anti-Semitism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/does-anti-zionism-necessarily-lead-to-anti-semitism/): Some people who have criticised Israel for its actions in Gaza say they are labelled as anti-Semitic.
- [“Two-State Solution Dead” US Pushes For Israel-Saudi Normalisation, Sen Graham Offers Deal To MBS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/two-state-solution-dead-us-pushes-for-israel-saudi-normalisation-sen-graham-offers-deal-to-mbs/): US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Oct 8 called on Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalise relations by the end of the year. Graham made the statement during a presser in Jerusalem along with Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal. The two Senators visited Israel to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas […]
- [Trump claims he visited Gaza — but there’s no evidence he did](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/trump-claims-he-visited-gaza-but-theres-no-evidence-he-did/): It is unclear whether Trump’s comments were a deliberate lie or simply revealed his lack of knowledge of the region.
- [Israeli soldiers raise flag in Lebanese town’s “Iran Garden”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israeli-soldiers-raise-flag-in-lebanese-towns-iran-garden/): Video posted online shows soldiers hoisting an Israeli flag on the ruins of Iran Garden park in Maroun al-Ras, Lebanon.
- [Students hold pro-Palestine protest at French university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/students-hold-pro-palestine-protest-at-french-university/): University students in Paris held a pro-Palestine protest to commemorate the victims of Israel’s war on Gaza, a year on.
- [Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/kenya-lawmakers-vote-to-impeach-deputy-president-rigathi-gachagua/): Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics.
- [Match time, team news, form: India vs Sri Lanka – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/match-time-team-news-form-india-vs-sri-lanka-icc-womens-t20-world-cup/): Sri Lanka haven’t won a match yet, while India haven’t found their batting best form before their Group A match.
- [Mozambique heads to the polls amid insecurity and drought-induced hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/mozambique-heads-to-the-polls-amid-insecurity-and-drought-induced-hunger/): President Filipe Nyusi from the governing Frelimo party is stepping down after two terms.
- [James Cleverly emerges as frontrunner in UK Conservatives leadership race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/james-cleverly-emerges-as-frontrunner-in-uk-conservatives-leadership-race/): The contest to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will run until November 2.
- ['Iran Has Conquered Lebanon' Netanyahu's Rebellion Call Against Hezbollah As Rockets Batter Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/iran-has-conquered-lebanon-netanyahus-rebellion-call-against-hezbollah-as-rockets-batter-israel/): Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that that the replacement of slain Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has likely been eliminated. Hashem Safieddine, a top Hezbollah official was widely expected to succeed Nasrallah. During a briefing with the military’s northern command, Gallant said Hezbollah was now “a battered and broken organisation.” The Israeli PM said […]
- [Zakir Naik Says Income Via YouTube Is ‘Haram’, Despite Using Platform To Increase, Reach Out To Followers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/zakir-naik-says-income-via-youtube-is-haram-despite-using-platform-to-increase-reach-out-to-followers/): Zakir Naik said women in YouTube ads along with alcoholic beverage ads are examples of ‘haram’ YouTube content.
- [New Regime Or Old, Bangladesh And India Should Remain Very Close, Says Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/new-regime-or-old-bangladesh-and-india-should-remain-very-close-says-yunus/): Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus there is no alternative to close Bangladesh, India ties.
- [UN chief renews ceasefire calls in Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/un-chief-renews-ceasefire-calls-in-gaza-and-lebanon/): The UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza and Lebanon due to Israel’s war and calls for a ceasefire.
- [Albania’s opposition supporters rally to demand gov’t step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/albanias-opposition-supporters-rally-to-demand-govt-step-down/): Thousands protest in front of the main government building in Tirana.
- [‘Free Your Country From Hezbollah’: In Powerful Message To Lebanon, Netanyahu Says Israel Killed Nasrallah's Heir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/free-your-country-from-hezbollah-in-powerful-message-to-lebanon-netanyahu-says-israel-killed-nasrallahs-heir/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also asked Lebanese people to free their country of Hezbollah’s influence.
- [Nobel Physics 2024 Winner Hinton, Soft-Spoken Godfather Of AI, Raises Alarms About Impact Of Tech He Built](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/nobel-physics-2024-winner-hinton-soft-spoken-godfather-of-ai-raises-alarms-about-impact-of-tech-he-built/): Geoffrey Hinton worries that with AI, humans have no experience of what it’s like to have things smarter than them.
- [With Hospitals Full in Lebanon, Family Flees to Give Birth in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/with-hospitals-full-in-lebanon-family-flees-to-give-birth-in-iraq/): Imran Riza, U.N. humanitarian coordinator, said the pace of displacement since Sept. 23 had exceeded worst case scenarios, and too much damage was being done to civilian infrastructure.
- [US Supreme Court hearing challenge to Biden rule restricting ‘ghost guns’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/us-supreme-court-hearing-challenge-to-biden-rule-restricting-ghost-guns/): The easy-to-assemble, difficult-to-trace weapons have increasingly been linked to crime.
- [Kamala Harris says Iran is ‘greatest adversary’ of US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/kamala-harris-says-iran-is-greatest-adversary-of-us/): Democratic presidential candidate says preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is one of her top priorities.
- [Hurricane Milton on direct course to hit major US city of Tampa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hurricane-milton-on-direct-course-to-hit-major-us-city-of-tampa/): Hurricane Milton is taking direct aim at the US city of Tampa.
- [Florida coast facing historic flood threat from Hurricane Milton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/florida-coast-facing-historic-flood-threat-from-hurricane-milton/): The hurricane is headed for Tampa Bay, one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to flooding from storm surge.
- [UK Spy Chief Fears Russian Military's Secret Agents Are Plotting ‘Mayhem’ Across UK, Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/uk-spy-chief-fears-russian-militarys-secret-agents-are-plotting-mayhem-across-uk-europe/): Security Service (MI5) Director General Ken McCallum said threats from al Qaeda and Islamic State were a big concern for him.
- [IDF Rushes More Troops to Lebanon, Hezbollah Says Its 'Capabilities Fine, No Commander Post Vacant'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/idf-rushes-more-troops-to-lebanon-hezbollah-says-its-capabilities-fine-no-commander-post-vacant/): The Israeli military said on October 8 that it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon expanding its ground operations along the country’s coastline. The expansion came after deployed a fourth division to southern Lebanon on October 7 for ground operations against Hezbollah. Israel’s 146th Division began “limited, localised, targeted operational activities” against […]
- [UNIFIL peacekeepers threatened by Israeli military in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/unifil-peacekeepers-threatened-by-israeli-military-in-lebanon/): The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has refused the Israeli military’s request to vacate bases near the border.
- [A rare rain in the Sahara Desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/a-rare-rain-in-the-sahara-desert/): Water gushed through palm trees and sand dunes after rare rain in the Sahara Desert in southeastern Morocco.
- [Fact check: In the US, is FEMA’s $750 hurricane relief a loan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/fact-check-in-the-us-is-femas-750-hurricane-relief-a-loan/): As emergency workers respond to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, they are also battling misinformation.
- [TikTok faces new lawsuits in the US accusing it of harming children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/tiktok-faces-new-lawsuits-in-the-us-accusing-it-of-harming-children/): The lawsuits accuse the company of intentionally using addictive software to keep children on the app.
- [“Grab Whatever You Need…” Tampa Residents Warned To Prepare For ‘Worst Hurricane In Their Lifetime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/grab-whatever-you-need-tampa-residents-warned-to-prepare-for-worst-hurricane-in-their-lifetime/): Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 7 as workers picked up debris left over from Helene. Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline in the last week of Sept. causing widespread devastation.Florida is now bracing for Milton which has strengthened rapidly into a major hurricane. Milton could come ashore on […]
- [‘Crop Top Fiasco’: Spirit Airlines' Male Crew Forces Two Female Flyers To Deboard Over Choice Of Attire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/crop-top-fiasco-spirit-airlines-male-crew-forces-two-female-flyers-to-deboard-over-choice-of-attire/): Teresa, a passenger on the flight, shared her shocking experience online, claiming a male attendant forced her and her friend to deboard due to their attire.
- [Israeli military reports 100 projectiles launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israeli-military-reports-100-projectiles-launched-from-lebanon-toward-northern-israel/): On October 8, Israel’s military reported that over 100 projectiles were launched from Lebanon towards Haifa, marking the largest rocket barrage on the city to date. Most of the projectiles were intercepted by Israel’s aerial defence systems, although a 70-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries from shrapnel. Footage revealed damage to buildings near Haifa due to […]
- [Kosovo to start trial for Banjska attack by Serb group: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/kosovo-to-start-trial-for-banjska-attack-by-serb-group-why-it-matters/): The indictment charges 45 suspects with ‘terrorism’ in their alleged goal of annexing northern Kosovo to Serbia.
- [Hamas Leader Sinwar Surrounded Himself With Hostages At Times, Gave Israeli Forces The Slip Once: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hamas-leader-sinwar-surrounded-himself-with-hostages-at-times-gave-israeli-forces-the-slip-once-reports/): Yahya Sinwar had on several occasions met hostages, Israeli media outlets reported, but it has been reported that he surrounds himself with hostages at times.
- [Hezbollah Says Open To Ceasefire, Omits Gaza Clause As Israel Claims It Killed Nasrallah Heir Safieddine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hezbollah-says-open-to-ceasefire-omits-gaza-clause-as-israel-claims-it-killed-nasrallah-heir-safieddine/): Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said he supported attempts to secure a truce and did not mention Gaza truce as a prerequisite for the ceasefire.
- [Explosion Rocks Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital After “Smoke Bomb” Attack As IDF Orders Evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/explosion-rocks-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-after-smoke-bomb-attack-as-idf-orders-evacuation/): On October 7, smoke bombs were thrown at the gate of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, following evacuation orders from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Footage captured by Karam Hassan shows men, including journalists, fleeing into the hospital courtyard amid explosions and rising smoke. According to Quds News Network, Israeli military forces […]
- [AI Weapons: The Global Arms Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/ai-weapons-the-global-arms-race/): The era of “networked warfare”.
- [India’s BJP wins Haryana, Kashmir favours Congress alliance: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/indias-bjp-wins-haryana-kashmir-favours-congress-alliance-what-to-know/): Congress’ unexpected loss in Haryana and its gains with ally National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, explained.
- [Party opposed to India’s stripping of Kashmir’s autonomy wins election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/party-opposed-to-indias-stripping-of-kashmirs-autonomy-wins-election/): National Conference-led alliance wins 48 seats in 90-seat assembly in first state legislative elections in a decade.
- [MI5 chief says Russia and Iran behind rise in assassination plots in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/mi5-chief-says-russia-and-iran-behind-rise-in-assassination-plots-in-uk/): Ken McCallum said the number of state-threat investigations undertaken by MI5 has risen by 48 percent in the past year.
- [Russia's Nuclear Missile Launchers On "Combat Duty", US Modernises Arsenal Spooked By Putin Threat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russias-nuclear-missile-launchers-on-combat-duty-us-modernises-arsenal-spooked-by-putin-threat/): Russia has placed nuclear-capable missile launch systems on “combat patrol routes,” according to *Newsweek*, citing Russian media. The Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launcher systems were deployed in Novosibirsk, Siberia, with personnel and equipment readiness being checked for long-term field duty, according to TASS. The Yars RS-24, with a range of up to 7,500 miles, […]
- [Watch: Israeli Troops Prepare To ‘Dismantle Hezbollah Infrastructure’ In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/watch-israeli-troops-prepare-to-dismantle-hezbollah-infrastructure-in-southern-lebanon/): On October 8, the Israeli military released footage reportedly showing Israeli troops preparing for operations in southern Lebanon. According to the army’s statement, these soldiers are working with additional forces to identify and dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in the region.Lebanon’s government, which is financially strained, has reported that approximately 1.2 million people have been displaced due […]
- [A look back at 365 days of genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/a-look-back-at-365-days-of-genocide-in-gaza/): We explore the impact of Israel’s genocide in Gaza this past year and the world’s response to the continuing massacre. 
- [Canada’s shame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/canadas-shame/): Israel killed an elderly Canadian couple fleeing its bombardment in Lebanon. The Trudeau government is refusing to act.
- [Despite war horrors, hope remains for Gaza’s universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/despite-war-horrors-hope-remains-for-gazas-universities/): As a Palestinian educator, I remain optimistic. It is the least I can do to support my students through a genocidal war.
- [Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as grisly anniversary passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israeli-strikes-kill-dozens-in-gaza-as-grisly-anniversary-passes/): ‘Devastating’ scenes reported in northern and central Gaza as Israeli army continues its bombardment of the enclave.
- [Osama Bin Laden’s Painter Son Omar Binladin Deported, Barred From Returning To France For Glorifying Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/osama-bin-ladens-painter-son-omar-binladin-deported-barred-from-returning-to-france-for-glorifying-terrorism/): Omar allegedly posted comments on social media which were deemed to have glorified terrorism. He was living in a Normandy village where he used to paint landscapes.
- [Houthis Unleash ‘Zulfiqar’ On Israel, Vow More Attacks, IDF’s Arrow ‘Intercepts’ Ballistic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/houthis-unleash-zulfiqar-on-israel-vow-more-attacks-idfs-arrow-intercepts-ballistic-missile/): Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Oct. 7 they fired two missiles at Israel, including a new one named ‘Zulfiqar.’ The alleged attack coincided with the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war triggered by the October 7th attack by the Palestinian armed group.The other missile was identified by the Houthis as Palestine 2, adding that it […]
- [Russia And China Warships Conduct Anti-Submarine Drills in Pacific Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russia-and-china-warships-conduct-anti-submarine-drills-in-pacific-ocean/): Russian and Chinese naval warships have conducted joint anti-submarine missions in the northwestern Pacific Ocean as part of an ongoing patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by the Russian Defence Ministry on October 8. Footage released by the ministry showed a “tactical group of warships maneuvering and forming a marching order to […]
- [Hezbollah Fires Over 100 Rockets At Israel’s Haifa, 12 Israelis Injured: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hezbollah-fires-over-100-rockets-at-israels-haifa-12-israelis-injured-report/): A septuagenarian woman was among the injured. Several houses in Haifa were damaged in the attack.
- [How State Guest Zakir Naik Swiftly Became ‘KhalNaik’ for Pakistanis with His Bizarre Comments and ‘India Love’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/how-state-guest-zakir-naik-swiftly-became-khalnaik-for-pakistanis-with-his-bizarre-comments-and-india-love/): Naik’s baffling statements on issues like ‘excess baggage’, women’s rights, paedophilia, etc, and ‘running away’ from a group of orphan girls have befuddled Pakistanis and become lip-smacking fodder for social media trolls
- [Russian forces enter key eastern Ukrainian town of Toretsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/russian-forces-enter-key-eastern-ukrainian-town-of-toretsk/): Ukrainian military calls situation ‘unstable’ with fighting at ‘every entrance’ of front-line city.
- [Former Spain and Barcelona football great Andres Iniesta retires at 40](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/former-spain-and-barcelona-football-great-andres-iniesta-retires-at-40/): The playmaker called time on a sensational career that saw him lift the World Cup, Euro and Champions League trophies.
- [North Korea to Send Troops to Ukraine in Support of Russia, Says South Korea's Defence Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/north-korea-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-in-support-of-russia-says-south-koreas-defence-chief/): Experts said North Korea could unilaterally announce a new maritime border south of the NLL in a bid to use it as an excuse to stage provocations.
- [5 Killed, 6 Injured in Road Accident in Pakistan's Punjab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/5-killed-6-injured-in-road-accident-in-pakistans-punjab/): According to preliminary investigations, the bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing his vehicle to rear-end the van, he said as reported by Xinhua news agency.
- [Global forest loss exceeds targets in 2023, report warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/global-forest-loss-exceeds-targets-in-2023-report-warns/): Rate of forest loss last year remained 45 percent above levels needed to halt deforestation by 2030.
- [‘Death sentence’: Asbestos released by Israel’s bombs will kill for decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/death-sentence-asbestos-released-by-israels-bombs-will-kill-for-decades/): People in Gaza are exposed to airborne particles released as Israel destroys the enclave. Inhaled, it can cause cancers.
- [Hopfield and Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, Deets Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hopfield-and-hinton-win-2024-nobel-prize-in-physics-deets-inside/): The award comes with a prize sum of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million), which is shared between the winners if there are several.
- [John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton Win 2024 Nobel in Physics for Revolutionizing Machine Learning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/john-hopfield-geoffrey-hinton-win-2024-nobel-in-physics-for-revolutionizing-machine-learning/): Hopfield is known for introducing Hopfield networks, which model associative memory. Hinton, a co-creator of the backpropagation algorithm, laid the foundation for deep learning.
- [Israel Ramps Up Lebanon Ground Offensive After Netanyahu Pledges ‘Sacred War’ Against Hamas, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/israel-ramps-up-lebanon-ground-offensive-after-netanyahu-pledges-sacred-war-against-hamas-lebanon/): Israel’s latest evacuation warning urged civilians near the Mediterranean to evacuate, signalling a northwards widening of its offensive.
- [Repression concerns as Tunisia’s president gets 90% election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/repression-concerns-as-tunisias-president-gets-90-election-win/): Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has won the presidential election by a landslide but with a historically low turnout.
- [To honour Jimmy Carter’s legacy, amplify his call for freedom in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/to-honour-jimmy-carters-legacy-amplify-his-call-for-freedom-in-palestine/): The former US president, who turned 100 this month, has long been working to secure a just peace in Palestine.
- [John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel Prize in physics 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/john-hopfield-and-geoffrey-hinton-win-nobel-prize-in-physics-2024/): Pair awarded ‘for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks’.
- [Hezbollah vows to continue fight against Israel until Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hezbollah-vows-to-continue-fight-against-israel-until-gaza-ceasefire/): Hezbollah’s deputy leader Naim Qassem has said his group will continue striking Israel until there is a Gaza ceasefire.
- [Kenya’s Parliament to vote on impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/kenyas-parliament-to-vote-on-impeaching-deputy-president-rigathi-gachagua/): Gachagua says he’ll fight allegations of corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred ‘to the end’.
- [Hurricane Milton Batters Mexico’s East Coast with Powerful Waves, Strong Winds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/08/hurricane-milton-batters-mexicos-east-coast-with-powerful-waves-strong-winds/): Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, posing an immediate threat to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its way to Florida, where the state ordered mass evacuations while still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
- [Israeli troops fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israeli-troops-fire-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): The UN says Israeli troops have opened fire at three positions held by UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.
- [Hurricane Milton strikes Florida: What happened and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-strikes-florida-what-happened-and-whats-next/): Milton made landfall in Florida’s Siesta Key, leaving more than three million people without power.
- [Which teams can qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/which-teams-can-qualify-for-the-womens-t20-world-cup-semifinals-and-how/): What do India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the other teams need to do in order to seal a spot? Al Jazeera breaks it down.
- [Al Jazeera cameramen in critical condition after Israeli shooting in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/al-jazeera-cameramen-in-critical-condition-after-israeli-shooting-in-gaza/): Fadi al-Wahidi, the second cameraman hit by Israeli fire this week, was shot in the neck while reporting from Jabalia.
- [‘This Is A Slave Factory’: Chinese Manga Studio Slammed For Overworking Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/this-is-a-slave-factory-chinese-manga-studio-slammed-for-overworking-employees/): A-soul, a renowned manga studio, faced flak on social media after its employees said that they were exposed to harsh working conditions.
- [South Korean Author Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize In Literature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/south-korean-author-han-kang-wins-2024-nobel-prize-in-literature/): South Korean author Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her works which ‘confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life’.
- [Smog-plomacy: Pakistan’s Maryam Nawaz Urges ‘Joint Efforts’ With India To Curb Smog Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/smog-plomacy-pakistans-maryam-nawaz-urges-joint-efforts-with-india-to-curb-smog-impact/): Maryam Nawaz, who is the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, said Indian and Pakistani Punjab should undertake joint efforts to combat smog.
- [South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/south-koreas-han-kang-wins-2024-nobel-prize-in-literature/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [‘We’re dead alive’: A year of living and reporting the war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/were-dead-alive-a-year-of-living-and-reporting-the-war-on-gaza/): The lives of people in Gaza are irrevocably changed by the past year of trauma. Yet at the same time, life must go on.
- [New Zealand minister condemns ‘misogyny’ over sinking of navy ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/new-zealand-minister-condemns-misogyny-over-sinking-of-navy-ship/): New Zealand’s defence minister has condemned online abuse towards the female captain of a navy ship that sank.
- [Can a pandemic treaty end vaccine inequity in Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/can-a-pandemic-treaty-end-vaccine-inequity-in-africa/): Can a global treaty end the vaccine inequity that plagued Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- [Israel Vows To Keep Attacking Hezbollah “Without Respite”, US Warns 'No Gaza-Like Action In Lebanon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israel-vows-to-keep-attacking-hezbollah-without-respite-us-warns-no-gaza-like-action-in-lebanon/): The Israeli army on Oct 9 said its forces killed a Hezbollah figure inside Syria. Israel’s air force “struck and eliminated Adham Jahout, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s ‘Golan Terrorist Network’, Hezbollah’s terror cell in Syria,” the IDF said. It described Jahout as an intermediary who “relayed information from Syrian regime sources to the Hezbollah.”The Israeli […]
- [US In Damage Control Mode Post-Iran Secret Talks Report? Biden Pledges Ironclad Support For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/us-in-damage-control-mode-post-iran-secret-talks-report-biden-pledges-ironclad-support-for-israel/): The US denied an Israeli report that Washington along with Arab nations was conducting secret backchannel negotiations with Iran. A Channel 12 report had claimed that covert talks were taking place aimed at reaching a deal to halt attacks on Israel from Iran’s allies. When asked about the report, US State Department spokesperson denied that […]
- [Over 79 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa raped, sexually assaulted: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/over-79-million-girls-in-sub-saharan-africa-raped-sexually-assaulted-un/): UNICEF report finds more than 370 million girls worldwide have faced sexual violence before the age of 18.
- [Tennis great Rafael Nadal to retire after Davis Cup finals in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/tennis-great-rafael-nadal-to-retire-after-davis-cup-finals-in-november/): Nadal will bring down the curtain on a 23-year career that saw him win 22 Grand Slam singles title and an Olympic gold.
- [Donald Trump Hints At Role For Indian-American Ramaswamy If He Wins 2024 US Election | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/donald-trump-hints-at-role-for-indian-american-ramaswamy-if-he-wins-2024-us-election-watch/): Trump hints at a potential role for Vivek Ramaswamy in his administration, praising his intelligence and capabilities during a campaign event in Pennsylvania
- [PM Modi Celebrates Cultural Heritage In Laos With Ramayan Performance Called 'Phalak Phalam' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/pm-modi-celebrates-cultural-heritage-in-laos-with-ramayan-performance-called-phalak-phalam-watch/): Ramayan continues to be celebrated in Laos, and the epic reflects the shared heritage and age-old civilization connection between the two countries
- [The cost of Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/the-cost-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): After a year of war, we look at the impact on the economies in Gaza, the Occupied West Bank and Israel
- [Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of involvement in air strikes on its forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/sudans-rsf-accuses-egypt-of-involvement-in-air-strikes-on-its-forces/): Egypt denies the allegations by the paramilitary group’s leader and says its military is not involved in the conflict.
- [Rebecca Cheptegei and the epidemic of women athletes killed by men in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/rebecca-cheptegei-and-the-epidemic-of-women-athletes-killed-by-men-in-kenya/): At least four professional female runners have been murdered by their intimate male partners since 2021.
- [Scene at north Gaza hospital under threat from Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/scene-at-north-gaza-hospital-under-threat-from-israeli-forces/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout has been seeing casualties arrive at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
- [PM Modi News | PM Modi Arrives In Laos For  ASEAN-India Summit 2024 | 19th East Asia Summit | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/pm-modi-news-pm-modi-arrives-in-laos-for-asean-india-summit-2024-19th-east-asia-summit-news18/): Breaking News: PM Modi arrives in Lao PDR for ASEAN-India & 19th East Asia Summit. Live visuals on CNN-News18
- [Heavy winds and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/heavy-winds-and-flooding-as-hurricane-milton-makes-landfall-in-us/): Videos from Florida show Hurricane Milton making landfall with winds of more than 200 kilometres per hour.
- [Wildlife numbers plummet 73 percent over past half-century, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/wildlife-numbers-plummet-73-percent-over-past-half-century-report-finds/): World Wildlife Fund says species like pink river dolphins of the Amazon, forest elephants in Gabon are in sharp decline.
- [Tornadoes, floods as Hurricane Milton carves path of destruction in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/tornadoes-floods-as-hurricane-milton-carves-path-of-destruction-in-florida/): Heavy rains to continue as storm weakens, after fierce winds that leave close to 3 million people without power.
- [Mapping 1,400 settler attacks in the occupied West Bank over the past year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/mapping-1400-settler-attacks-in-the-occupied-west-bank-over-the-past-year/): There was an average of four incidents of settler violence per day in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
- [Malaysia could reach high-income status by 2028, World Bank says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/malaysia-could-reach-high-income-status-by-2028-world-bank-says/): Southeast Asian economy on track to reach milestone within four years after 2024 growth forecast raised to 4.9 percent.
- [Watch: Terrifying Videos Emerge As Hurricane Milton Tears Through US State of Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/watch-terrifying-videos-emerge-as-hurricane-milton-tears-through-us-state-of-florida/): Hurricane Milton unleashes deadly tornadoes in Florida, causing multiple fatalities and extensive damage, as rescue efforts continue in affected areas
- [Can India’s version of The Onion beat hate with laughter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/can-indias-version-of-the-onion-beat-hate-with-laughter/): Kerala-based humanities student, who prefers to remain anonymous, runs The Savala Vada, a satirical Instagram handle.
- [Why is Russia bombing ships carrying Ukrainian grain?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/why-is-russia-bombing-ships-carrying-ukrainian-grain/): Three ships carrying Ukrainian grain have been hit by Russian missiles, signalling a shift in Moscow’s strategy.
- [Here's What Has Made Hurricane Milton In US So Fierce And Unusual](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/heres-what-has-made-hurricane-milton-in-us-so-fierce-and-unusual/): Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm, posing a rare threat to Florida. Experts warn of its unusual path and extreme intensity
- [Hurricane Milton Damages Roof Of Rays' Stadium, Forces NBA Preseason Game To Be Called Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-damages-roof-of-rays-stadium-forces-nba-preseason-game-to-be-called-off/): Hurricane Milton severely damaged the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, bringing high winds and flooding to Florida. Major sports events face cancellations and postponements.
- [Hurricane Milton: More Than 2.2 Million Without Power In US State Of Florida After Devastating Landfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-more-than-2-2-million-without-power-in-us-state-of-florida-after-devastating-landfall/): The utility with the most customers hit was Florida Power & Light Company, which has about 768,132 clients without power, followed by Duke Energy
- [Taylor Swift Among Top US Stars Aiding Americans After Hurricane Milton Wreaks Havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/taylor-swift-among-top-us-stars-aiding-americans-after-hurricane-milton-wreaks-havoc/): Celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton, mobilised for hurricane relief efforts
- [Hurricane Milton Forces Florida Aquarium to Relocate African Penguins for Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-forces-florida-aquarium-to-relocate-african-penguins-for-safety/): As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast, ZooTampa shelters African elephants, Caribbean flamingos, and other animals, ensuring their safety during the storm
- [Who Is Pahlavi Reza? Exiled Crown Prince, Son Of Last Iranian Shah, Calling For Regime Change | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/who-is-pahlavi-reza-exiled-crown-prince-son-of-last-iranian-shah-calling-for-regime-change-watch/): Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi calls for an end to sectarian conflict in the Middle East and urges the removal of Iran’s regime in a powerful social media message
- [Taiwan’s President Lai says will ‘resist annexation or encroachment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/taiwans-president-lai-says-will-resist-annexation-or-encroachment/): In his first National Day speech, new president stresses ‘thriving’ democracy of island claimed by Beijing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 958](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-958/): As the war enters its 958th day, these are the main developments.
- [Turkish Airlines Flight Forced to Make Emergency Landing in New York After Pilot Died Onboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/turkish-airlines-flight-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-in-new-york-after-pilot-died-onboard/): Pilot İlçehin Pehlivan, 59, lost consciousness at some point after flight 204 took off from Seattle on Tuesday night, Turkish Airlines spokesperson Yahya Üstün said in a statement
- ['Extremely Dangerous': Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida With Catastrophic Winds, Life-Threatening Surge | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/extremely-dangerous-hurricane-milton-strikes-florida-with-catastrophic-winds-life-threatening-surge-watch/): Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida with 120 mph winds and life-threatening storm surge, just weeks after Hurricane Helene, causing chaos and destruction
- ['Will Deepen Our Engagements': PM Modi Departs For Two-Day Visit To Laos For ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/will-deepen-our-engagements-pm-modi-departs-for-two-day-visit-to-laos-for-asean-india-east-asia-summits/): Modi’s visit also commemorates 10 years of the Act East Policy that has seen India build convergences with ASEAN’s own outlook for the Indo-Pacific region
- [Biden blasts Trump over misinformation about Hurricanes Milton and Helene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/biden-blasts-trump-over-misinformation-about-hurricanes-milton-and-helene/): US president accuses predecessor of leading ‘onslaught of lies’ about government’s response to the storms.
- ['Military Action In Lebanon Looks Like...': US Warns Israel Not To Repeat Gaza Destruction After Biden-Netanyahu Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/military-action-in-lebanon-looks-like-us-warns-israel-not-to-repeat-gaza-destruction-after-biden-netanyahu-call/): In a phone call on Wednesday, Biden told Netanyahu to “minimise harm” to civilians in Lebanon, particularly in “densely populated areas of Beirut”
- [‘It gets hold of you’: Crystal meth from Myanmar floods Australia streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/it-gets-hold-of-you-crystal-meth-from-myanmar-floods-australia-streets/): Australian police estimate about 70 percent of the highly-addictive drug on the streets comes from the war-torn country.
- [Harris campaign hits $1bn in fundraising: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/harris-campaign-hits-1bn-in-fundraising-reports/): The deep war chest could boost Harris’s advertising and operations in the last leg of the campaign.
- [Ratan Tata, ‘titan’ of Indian business, dies at 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/ratan-tata-titan-of-indian-business-dies-at-86/): Tata was admitted to a hospital in south Mumbai this week.
- [EU members approve $38bn loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/eu-members-approve-38bn-loan-for-ukraine-backed-by-russian-assets/): European Parliament is expected to approve the loan this month, allowing it to be paid out next year.
- [Argentina’s Congress fails to overturn Milei’s university funding veto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/argentinas-congress-fails-to-overturn-mileis-university-funding-veto/): Lower house of Congress fails to achieve a two-thirds majority needed to overrule president’s veto despite mass protests
- [Millions evacuate prior to Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/millions-evacuate-prior-to-hurricane-milton-making-landfall-in-florida/): Millions have fled the storm expected to make landfall Wednesday night or early Thursday.
- [‘Gentleman, Scholar’: Video Showing Elon Musk Praising Ratan Tata Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/gentleman-scholar-video-showing-elon-musk-praising-ratan-tata-goes-viral/): Elon Musk in a conversation with TV presenter Charlie Rose discussed Ratan Tata and the famous Tata Nano.
- ['His Vision Was Inspiring To Hear': Google CEO Sundar Pichai Recalls Last Meeting With Ratan Tata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/his-vision-was-inspiring-to-hear-google-ceo-sundar-pichai-recalls-last-meeting-with-ratan-tata/): Pichai highlighted how Tata “deeply cared about making India better” and noted that he leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in both business and philanthropy
- [At least four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank’s Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/at-least-four-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-forces-in-west-banks-nablus/): Israeli forces open fire at a vehicle in Nablus City as raids across occupied West Bank continue.
- [US plan to break up Google’s search dominance will hit profits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/us-plan-to-break-up-googles-search-dominance-will-hit-profits/): DOJ said it may ask a judge to force Google to divest parts of its business such as Chrome browser and Android OS.
- [Biden and Netanyahu hold ‘productive’ call amid Middle East violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/biden-and-netanyahu-hold-productive-call-amid-middle-east-violence/): White House says the two leaders discussed confrontation with Iran in 30-minute conversation.
- [Lebanese displaced by Israeli bombardment sleeping on streets and beaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/lebanese-displaced-by-israeli-bombardment-sleeping-on-streets-and-beaches/): Many Beirut residents forced from their homes by Israeli bombardment are ending up on the streets.
- [Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/could-the-middle-east-be-heading-for-a-new-era/): More than one year on, Israel’s war on Gaza shows no sign of abating.
- [NASA Captures Video Of Hurricane Milton As It Heads Towards Florida, Threatening Widespread Devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/nasa-captures-video-of-hurricane-milton-as-it-heads-towards-florida-threatening-widespread-devastation/): Hurricane Milton became the third-fastest intensifying Atlantic storm on record as it headed towards Florida’s west coast, threatening to swamp low-lying areas with a life-threatening storm surge, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
- [Iran Top Diplomat In Saudi, Israel Vows Retaliation, IDF Soldiers Threaten To Stop Fighting In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/iran-top-diplomat-in-saudi-israel-vows-retaliation-idf-soldiers-threaten-to-stop-fighting-in-gaza/): Israeli emergency services were at the scene of a stabbing attack in the Israeli town of Hadera on October 9. Israeli police said that Hadera stabbing in which six people were wounded, two of them critically injured, was a terror attack. Without elaborating much the police said that a suspect had been located and “neutralized.” […]
- [Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/bolivia-joins-south-africas-icj-genocide-case-against-israel/): South American state ‘has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide’, it says in its filing.
- [2 Israelis Killed As Hezbollah Rains Rockets From Haifa To Kiryat Shmona, 'Repels' IDF In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/2-israelis-killed-as-hezbollah-rains-rockets-from-haifa-to-kiryat-shmona-repels-idf-in-lebanon/): Two Israelis were killed in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, as the army and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the border. Israeli emergency responders said they “found a man and a woman aged around 40 years old, unconscious and injured by shrapnel.” The incident is the first involving civilian deaths since Israel’s ground incursion into […]
- [Biden Warns of “Worst Storm” As Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton, Tampa Bay Could be Sucked Dry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/biden-warns-of-worst-storm-as-florida-braces-for-hurricane-milton-tampa-bay-could-be-sucked-dry/): As Florida’s west coast braces for a category-5 hurricane, experts warn of a phenomenon called “reverse” storm surge. Depending on where Milton lands, the Tampa Bay area could be flooded with a huge storm surge — or it could have its bay sucked dry of water.Experts say this may be due to the “reverse” storm […]
- ['He's Nice, But When Someone Threatens India...': Donald Trump Talks About 'Friend' Narendra Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/hes-nice-but-when-someone-threatens-india-donald-trump-talks-about-friend-narendra-modi/): Donald Trump said PM Modi is the ‘nicest guy’ but changes completely when ‘someone threatens India’.
- [Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/boeing-union-at-strike-impasse-as-company-halts-talks-withdraws-pay-offer/): The breakdown in negotiations compounds financial and production problems at Boeing.
- [Al Jazeera cameraman injured by Israeli gunfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/al-jazeera-cameraman-injured-by-israeli-gunfire/): Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi has been injured by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza.
- [Gisele Pelicot is a hero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/gisele-pelicot-is-a-hero/): Everyone, but especially men, should learn from her courage and bravery.
- [‘An epic catastrophe’: Millions flee Florida as Hurricane Milton nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/an-epic-catastrophe-millions-flee-florida-as-hurricane-milton-nears/): ‘Storm of the century’ set to hit Tampa on Florida’s west coast, home to more than three million people.
- ['Kindness Goes Both Ways': Malaysian Couple Wins Hearts After Gifting iPhones To Domestic Helpers | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/kindness-goes-both-ways-malaysian-couple-wins-hearts-after-gifting-iphones-to-domestic-helpers-watch/): In the video, the helpers scream with excitement upon receiving the surprise package, bursting into tears of joy and laughter
- [Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick left in race to be UK Conservative leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/kemi-badenoch-and-robert-jenrick-left-in-race-to-be-uk-conservative-leader/): Party members will now choose between former Trade Minister Badenoch and former Immigration Minister Jenrick.
- [What Makes UAE’s Al Nahyan Royal Family One of the Wealthiest in the World?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/what-makes-uaes-al-nahyan-royal-family-one-of-the-wealthiest-in-the-world/): With 6% of global oil reserves controlled by this influential family, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan plays a major role in shaping the Gulf.
- [Video: Pakistani Instagrammer’s Video Of Navratri Celebrations In Karachi Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/video-pakistani-instagrammers-video-of-navratri-celebrations-in-karachi-goes-viral/): Dheeraj Mandhan shared a video of a Navratri celebration in one part of Karachi city which is now going viral on Instagram.
- [Palestinians shot at while fleeing Israeli assault in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/palestinians-shot-at-while-fleeing-israeli-assault-in-north-gaza/): People have been shot trying to flee an Israeli assault on Jabalia in northern Gaza.
- [Middle East tension is ratcheting up; could oil prices rise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/middle-east-tension-is-ratcheting-up-could-oil-prices-rise/): Fears of a widening war in the Middle East have pushed up oil prices.
- [Iran Mulls Joint 'Axis Of Resistance' Headquarters In New Pact Aimed At 'Threat From US, Israel'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/iran-mulls-joint-axis-of-resistance-headquarters-in-new-pact-aimed-at-threat-from-us-israel/): Iran is planning to sign a “defence-security” treaty with its “axis of resistance” allies amid heightened tensions with the US and Israel. The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission discussed a proposed legislation in this regard on Oct.8. Once finalized, the bill will be submitted to parliament for consideration, as per Iranian state […]
- [‘Bombs won’t bring quiet’: The antiwar Israeli whose parents died on October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/bombs-wont-bring-quiet-the-antiwar-israeli-whose-parents-died-on-october-7/): ‘Those who believe that bombs will bring quiet … and that war will bring security are naive,’ Israeli activist says.
- [Ukraine claims drone hit on North Korean weapons cache in Russia’s Bryansk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/ukraine-claims-drone-hit-on-north-korean-weapons-cache-in-russias-bryansk/): Army says arms depot attack aimed at causing logistical problems for Russian forces and reducing offensive capabilities.
- [Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/russian-troops-grind-towards-pokrovsk-take-second-ukrainian-town-in-a-week/): Hrodivka’s fall is the latest Russian victory, but Moscow’s military is haemorrhaging weapons and soldiers.
- [Fears for Lebanon after Israeli PM warns of ‘destruction like Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/fears-for-lebanon-after-israeli-pm-warns-of-destruction-like-gaza/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanon it could face destruction “like Gaza”.
- [Video: Al Jazeera cameraman in critical condition after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/video-al-jazeera-cameraman-in-critical-condition-after-israeli-attack/): Al Jazeera cameraman Ali al-Attar has been severely injured in an Israeli attack on a hospital in Gaza.
- [‘Jewish supremacy will destroy Israel’ | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/jewish-supremacy-will-destroy-israel-ajopinion/): Israeli anti-war activist Maoz Inon blames the Israeli government for the death of his parents on October 7.
- [Netanyahu ‘Blocks’ Gallant’s US Trip ‘Focused’ On Iran Attack, Tehran In A Huddle With Gulf States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/netanyahu-blocks-gallants-us-trip-focused-on-iran-attack-tehran-in-a-huddle-with-gulf-states/): Tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate as Iran issues a stern warning to Gulf states, condemning any cooperation with Israel, particularly the use of their airspace for potential Israeli strikes against Tehran. This warning follows Iran’s missile attack on October 1 and anticipation of Israeli retaliation. A senior Iranian official stressed that any […]
- [Israeli Army Releases Video of ‘Ground Operations’ Amid ‘Clashes’ With Hezbollah In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/israeli-army-releases-video-of-ground-operations-amid-clashes-with-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon/): Hezbollah militants targeted Israeli soldiers near the Lebanese border village of Labbouneh with artillery shells and rockets on Wednesday, the group said in a statement, a day after Israel said it had killed two successors to Hezbollah’s slain leader.
- [Bob Woodward's New book says Trump Secretly Sent Covid Test Kits to Putin, Harris Latches Onto Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/bob-woodwards-new-book-says-trump-secretly-sent-covid-test-kits-to-putin-harris-latches-onto-claim/): With the upcoming elections intensifying scrutiny on former US President Donald Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, *War*, reveals claims that Trump secretly communicated with Putin seven times since leaving office in 2021. Woodward details an incident where Trump reportedly asked an aide to leave his Mar-a-Lago office […]
- [Video: Israel Bombs Hezbollah Weapons Depot Hidden In Beirut's Civilian Area, Probes Hadera Stabbings As Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/video-israel-bombs-hezbollah-weapons-depot-hidden-in-beiruts-civilian-area-probes-hadera-stabbings-as-terror-attack/): The Israeli Air Force (IAF) destroyed a weapons depot in south Beirut’s Dahieh which was located next to a university and a school.
- [Hurricane Milton: What’s a Category 5 storm and why is it so dangerous?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/hurricane-milton-whats-a-category-5-storm-and-why-is-it-so-dangerous/): Florida’s west coast braces for high-speed winds and torrential rains weeks after devastation by Hurricane Helene.
- [Hurricane Milton timeline: Where and when will it make landfall in Florida?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/hurricane-milton-timeline-where-and-when-will-it-make-landfall-in-florida/): Milton will weaken to Category 3 or 4 before making landfall along Central Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday.
- [Wimbledon to replace tennis line judges with electronic system from 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/wimbledon-to-replace-tennis-line-judges-with-electronic-system-from-2025/): From next year, line judges will disappear from Wimbledon as the All England Club adopts electronic line calling.
- [Is Israel deliberately targeting Lebanon’s first responders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/is-israel-deliberately-targeting-lebanons-first-responders/): Israel has killed more than 100 medical workers in Lebanon over the past year, many medics believe it is on purpose.
- [Israeli offensives in Lebanon and Gaza kill dozens, displace thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/israeli-offensives-in-lebanon-and-gaza-kill-dozens-displace-thousands/): Gaza death toll tops 42,000 as Israel pummels north, while fighting sends 1.2 million fleeing in Lebanon.
- [EU officials blast Hungary’s Orban over Ukraine stance, democratic decline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/eu-officials-blast-hungarys-orban-over-ukraine-stance-democratic-decline/): Lawmakers belt out antifascist anthem, prompting European Parliament president to declare: ‘This is not Eurovision’.
- [2024 Nobel Prize For Chemistry Goes To Baker, Jumper And Hassabis For Protein Design, Prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/2024-nobel-prize-for-chemistry-goes-to-baker-jumper-and-hassabis-for-protein-design-prediction/): David Baker, John Jumper and Briton Demis Hassabis’ work helped unravel secrets of proteins through computing and artificial intelligence as they cracked the code of the structure of proteins.
- [Mexican Mayor Went For Meeting Without Security, His Decapitated Head Was Found Atop Pickup-Truck Hours Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/mexican-mayor-went-for-meeting-without-security-his-decapitated-head-was-found-atop-pickup-truck-hours-later/): Alejandro Arcos travelled alone for a meeting with Los Ardillos, a criminal group active in Guerrero state hours before his death.
- [UN calls for action as famine and disease stalk Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/un-calls-for-action-as-famine-and-disease-stalk-sudan/): Risk of ‘countless’ additional deaths, with health system in ‘freefall’ and cholera cases surging amid 18-month war.
- ['Highly Emotional Issue': UK Auction House Withdraws Sale Of ‘Naga Human Skull’ After Outrage In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/highly-emotional-issue-uk-auction-house-withdraws-sale-of-naga-human-skull-after-outrage-in-india/): The Swan auction house at Tetsworth in Oxfordshire had a series of skulls and other remains originating from around the world
- [Israel-Hezbollah War: Smoke Rises Over Beirut At Dawn After Overnight Israeli Air Raids In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/israel-hezbollah-war-smoke-rises-over-beirut-at-dawn-after-overnight-israeli-air-raids-in-lebanon/): Fierce cross-border fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah rages on, with the Israel Defense Forces announcing that it had killed at least 50 Hezbollah operatives in a spate of attacks across southern Lebanon. U.N. human rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence condemned Israeli actions in Lebanon, accusing the IDF of using “the same means and methods of […]
- [‘Big setback’: Why India’s Congress lost out to Modi in key state election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/big-setback-why-indias-congress-lost-out-to-modi-in-key-state-election/): As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.
- [Israeli air strike hits Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/israeli-air-strike-hits-lebanons-bekaa-valley/): Al Jazeera obtains exclusive video showing explosions in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley as a result of intense Israeli attacks.
- [Brazilian nun awarded UN refugee prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/brazilian-nun-awarded-un-refugee-prize/): Sister Rosita Milesi runs national network helping refugees across Brazil and has helped shape public policy.
- [Three scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on proteins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/three-scientists-win-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-for-work-on-proteins/): Committee praises laureates for revealing proteins’ secrets through computing and artificial intelligence.
- [Former Liverpool manager Klopp takes Red Bull football job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/former-liverpool-manager-klopp-takes-red-bull-football-job/): German coach Jurgen Klopp appointed head of football operations at Red Bull in his first role since leaving Liverpool.
- [Haiti’s gangs are recruiting child soldiers, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/09/haitis-gangs-are-recruiting-child-soldiers-rights-group-says/): Boys and girls driven by hunger into gangs face abuse and forced into criminal activities, Human Rights Watch warns.
- [Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Pezeshkian amid spiralling Middle East violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/russias-putin-meets-irans-pezeshkian-amid-spiralling-middle-east-violence/): Presidents’ meeting comes before expected signing of strategic partnership agreement by the two countries.
- [Tesla’s robotaxi event was long on Musk promises, short on details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/teslas-robotaxi-event-was-long-on-musk-promises-short-on-details/): Some Tesla investors and experts said they were hoping for more concrete details on how the company plans to transform.
- [Donald Trump, Kamala Harris locked in close election race: WSJ poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/donald-trump-kamala-harris-locked-in-close-election-race-wsj-poll/): Wall Street Journal survey suggests Trump and Harris neck-to-neck in six key swing states before the November 5 vote.
- [Democrats attack third-party candidate Jill Stein in razor-thin race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/democrats-attack-third-party-candidate-jill-stein-in-razor-thin-race/): Democrats issue their first ad slamming Green Party candidate, even as she polls at about 1 percent.
- [Houthis Strike Red Sea Ship With "11 Ballistic Missiles, 2 Drones", Iraqi Rebels Hit Israel Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/houthis-strike-red-sea-ship-with-11-ballistic-missiles-2-drones-iraqi-rebels-hit-israel-port/): On October 10, the Liberia-flagged tanker Olympic Spirit was struck by missiles and drones in the Red Sea, an attack claimed by Houthi militants. Located 73 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah, the tanker suffered minor damage but reported no casualties. The Houthis claimed responsibility for launching 11 missiles and two drones, linking their actions […]
- [In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/in-storm-battered-north-carolina-lives-and-elections-at-stake/): After Hurricane Helene, US state is dealing with the storm’s aftermath and fighting disinformation about its response.
- [Ibrahim Moussawi: Is Hezbollah losing the battle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/ibrahim-moussawi-is-hezbollah-losing-the-battle/): Hezbollah’s member of parliament discusses Israel’s ongoing aggression in Lebanon and the group’s significant setbacks.
- [FIFA faces complaint over health risks to footballers amid packed calendar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/fifa-faces-complaint-over-health-risks-to-footballers-amid-packed-calendar/): European Leagues and FIFPRO to lodge antitrust complaint against FIFA as reports suggest players face risk of burnouts.
- [Israeli Strike Kills 22 In Beirut, Hezbollah Leader Reportedly Survives Attack Targetting Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israeli-strike-kills-22-in-beirut-hezbollah-leader-reportedly-survives-attack-targetting-him/): Israeli airstrikes killed 22 people and injured over 100 in central Beirut on 10 October, Lebanese authorities reported. The strikes targeted a densely populated residential area in the heart of the city, causing significant damage to apartment buildings and small shops. Wafiq Safa, head of Hezbollah’s liaison and coordination unit, was the intended target but […]
- [Aftermath of Israeli air strikes in central Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/aftermath-of-israeli-air-strikes-in-central-beirut/): Israeli air strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital killed at least 22 people and wounded 117 others.
- [Israel attacks UN peacekeepers in Lebanon: Why it’s such a big deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israel-attacks-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-why-its-such-a-big-deal/): The international community considers Israel’s attack on UNIFIL’s headquarters a violation of international law.
- [North Korea accuses South Korea of sending propaganda drones to Pyongyang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/north-korea-accuses-south-korea-of-sending-propaganda-drones-to-pyongyang/): North Korea says flights are an ‘irresponsible and dangerous provocation’ as Seoul denies sending drones.
- [Russia Slams Zelensky's "Useless" Peace Summit, Putin "Not Taking" Scholz Calls To Discuss Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/russia-slams-zelenskys-useless-peace-summit-putin-not-taking-scholz-calls-to-discuss-truce/): Britain is contemplating deploying troops to Ukraine to train soldiers in secluded areas, aiming to reduce costs and logistical issues associated with training in the UK. This initiative would enhance military support and signal commitment to Ukraine, as Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks further assistance during a meeting with UK PM Starmer. Meanwhile, NATO’s Secretary-General reassured […]
- [Amid anger over Israel, Harris courts Arab and Muslim voters. Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/amid-anger-over-israel-harris-courts-arab-and-muslim-voters-will-it-work/): Critics question US vice president’s meetings with handpicked community members without change in Middle East policy.
- [Cameroon bans media from talking about President Biya’s health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/cameroon-bans-media-from-talking-about-president-biyas-health/): Authorities dismiss rumours of ill health as ‘pure fantasy’, set up ‘monitoring cells’ to track online debate.
- [How has the world changed after a year of genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/how-has-the-world-changed-after-a-year-of-genocide-in-gaza/): We explore the impact of Israel’s genocide in Gaza the past year and the world’s response to the ongoing massacre.
- [Family who fled Israeli attacks killed in Beirut air raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/family-who-fled-israeli-attacks-killed-in-beirut-air-raid/): Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from the scene of one of the Israeli attacks in central Beirut.
- [Israeli forces again target UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israeli-forces-again-target-un-peacekeepers-in-southern-lebanon/): The attack on a UNIFIL base in Naqoura comes a day after two Indonesian peacekeepers were injured.
- [Would US democracy survive a second Trump presidency?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/would-us-democracy-survive-a-second-trump-presidency/): Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Adolfo Franco to debate the implications of a potential second Trump presidency.
- [Israel slams UN probe on deliberate attacks to destroy Gaza’s health system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israel-slams-un-probe-on-deliberate-attacks-to-destroy-gazas-health-system/): Inquiry accused Israeli forces of killing and torturing medical personnel and restricting patients from leaving enclave.
- [Leach leads England rout of Pakistan in first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/leach-leads-england-rout-of-pakistan-in-first-test/): England go one up in three-Test series after humbling defeat for Pakistan as records tumbled in Multan.
- [Israel’s forgotten terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israels-forgotten-terror/): There was a time US presidents condemned and tried to reign in Israeli terror.
- [Ukrainian Cruise Missiles Target Russian Storage Facility Causing Explosions with Hundreds of Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/ukrainian-cruise-missiles-target-russian-storage-facility-causing-explosions-with-hundreds-of-drones/): A recent Ukrainian strike on a warehouse in southern Russia resulted in the destruction of 400 Iranian-made Shahed attack drones, according to reports from the Ukrainian general staff. This loss accounts for nearly five percent of the 440-pound Shahed drones that Russia has deployed throughout its extensive conflict with Ukraine. Footage from the scene near […]
- [Kali Jewel Theft In Bangladesh Temple Caught On Camera, Man Pockets Crown Gifted By PM Modi & Walks Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/kali-jewel-theft-in-bangladesh-temple-caught-on-camera-man-pockets-crown-gifted-by-pm-modi-walks-out/): PM Narendra Modi had presented it to the temple as a gift during a visit in 2021. India has urged Bangladesh to investigate the reported theft, which took place in broad daylight between 2 pm and 2.30 pm
- [Guided Missile Blows Up Israeli Tank | Golani Brigade Takes Control Of Hezbollah Combat Compound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/guided-missile-blows-up-israeli-tank-golani-brigade-takes-control-of-hezbollah-combat-compound/): Hezbollah targeted an Israeli tank on October 10 as it advanced towards Ras al-Naqoura, using guided missiles. The targeted strike on the tank near Ras al-Naqoura led to its destruction and resulted in casualties among the crew, Al Maydeen reported.The Israeli force targeted by Hezbollah was made up of close to 60 troops, five Merkava […]
- [‘Inviolability Must Be Respected…’: India Expresses Concern After Israeli Attack On UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/inviolability-must-be-respected-india-expresses-concern-after-israeli-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): ‘Inviolability Must Be Respected…’: India Expresses Concern After Israeli Attack On UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon
- [Labour’s first 100 days running UK panned as ‘worst start in living memory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/labours-first-100-days-running-uk-panned-as-worst-start-in-living-memory/): A donations scandal and controversial decision to deny a payment to pensioners overshadow Starmer’s new administration.
- [One year reporting in the war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/one-year-reporting-in-the-war-on-gaza/): Al Jazeera journalists who’ve reported from devastating scenes in the war on Gaza explain what it’s been like.
- [From Patola Scarf To Kadamwood Buddha: In Laos, PM Modi Presents Special Gifts To World Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/from-patola-scarf-to-kadamwood-buddha-in-laos-pm-modi-presents-special-gifts-to-world-leaders/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who paid a two-day visit to Laos to attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits, gifted world leaders a unique range of artefacts.
- [Japanese Organisation Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/japanese-organisation-nihon-hidankyo-wins-2024-nobel-peace-prize/): Witnesses to the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world.
- [What are digital arrests, the newest deepfake tool used by cybercriminals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/what-are-digital-arrests-the-newest-deepfake-tool-used-by-cybercriminals/): Scammers are increasingly using deepfake tech to fraud people. Experts say awareness is key to prevent online scam.
- [Israeli attacks in Beirut city centre kill at least 22 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israeli-attacks-in-beirut-city-centre-kill-at-least-22-people/): Israeli forces have killed at least 22 people in air attacks on central Beirut.
- [With Israel’s undeclared invasion of Lebanon, has Netanyahu already won?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/with-israels-undeclared-invasion-of-lebanon-has-netanyahu-already-won/): Critics have said the prime minister’s surge in support following the assault on Lebanon may be short-lived.
- [Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/japanese-atomic-bomb-survivors-group-nihon-hidankyo-wins-nobel-peace-prize/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [The South African anti-apartheid cathedral that’s now a pro-Palestine hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/the-south-african-anti-apartheid-cathedral-thats-now-a-pro-palestine-hub/): As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.
- [Japanese anti-nuclear group awarded Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/japanese-anti-nuclear-group-awarded-nobel-peace-prize/): The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been given to Japanese anti-nuclear weapons group Nihon Hidankyo.
- [Israel wages war on Lebanon using its tactics from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israel-wages-war-on-lebanon-using-its-tactics-from-gaza/): As Israel wages war on Lebanon, it is deploying some of the same devastating tactics that it used to destroy Gaza.
- [Israeli Strikes On Beirut Kill 22 But Hezbollah Official “Survives” | IDF Toll In Gaza Now Over 350](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israeli-strikes-on-beirut-kill-22-but-hezbollah-official-survives-idf-toll-in-gaza-now-over-350/): A senior Hezbollah political official survived an assassination attempt on the night of October 10, Reuters reported, citing anonymous security sources. Wafiq Safa was reportedly the target as Israeli fighter jets bombed a densely-packed neighbourhood in the heart of Beirut.Safa reportedly managed to elude the attack on a third-floor apartment near central Beirut. The Israeli […]
- [Bangladesh Durga Puja Events Disrupted, Theft At Kali Temple, Hindu Family’s House Set Afire | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/bangladesh-durga-puja-events-disrupted-theft-at-kali-temple-hindu-familys-house-set-afire-exclusive/): According to top sources, the Indian government has responded strongly as it is disturbed deeply by the stealing of the Maa Kali crown. Sources said the government also feels that the attacks, on a daily basis, need to stop urgently
- [Blinken condemns China’s ‘dangerous and unlawful’ moves in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/blinken-condemns-chinas-dangerous-and-unlawful-moves-in-south-china-sea/): Top US diplomat says Beijing has ‘injured people’ and ‘harmed vessels’ of rival nations in the disputed waters.
- [Donald Trump Says India 'Biggest Tariff Charger,' Vows to Reciprocate If Elected As US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/donald-trump-says-india-biggest-tariff-charger-vows-to-reciprocate-if-elected-as-us-president/): Donald Trump vowed to introduce a reciprocal tax if elected to power, alleging that India among all major countries, imposes the highest tariffs on foreign products.
- [Kyiv says Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/kyiv-says-ukrainian-reporter-victoria-roshchyna-died-in-russian-detention/): The award-winning freelance journalist was known for her reporting on life in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
- [Armed attackers kill 20 coal miners in southwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/armed-attackers-kill-20-coal-miners-in-southwest-pakistan/): The attack is the latest in Balochistan province, and security concerns are growing before a key international summit.
- [Taiwan says four employees of Apple supplier Foxconn arrested in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/taiwan-says-four-employees-of-apple-supplier-foxconn-arrested-in-china/): Workers reportedly arrested in Zhengzhou for equivalent of breach of trust.
- [Goddess Kali's Crown, Gifted By PM Modi, Stolen From Bangladesh’s Jeshoreshwari Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/goddess-kalis-crown-gifted-by-pm-modi-stolen-from-bangladeshs-jeshoreshwari-temple/): A crown of Goddess Kali at the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh’s Satkhira, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit in 2021, has been stolen, according to reports. 
- [New Zealand defence chief slams ‘misogynistic’ trolling over ship sinking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/new-zealand-defence-chief-slams-misogynistic-trolling-over-ship-sinking/): New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins says sinking of HMNZS Manawanui has nothing to do with captain’s gender.
- [22 Killed In Israeli Airstrikes In Central Beirut; 2 UN Peacekeepers Wounded In South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/22-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-in-central-beirut-2-un-peacekeepers-wounded-in-south-lebanon/): Israeli pounded central Beirut in targetted air strike while its ground forces in South Lebanon were accused of firing on the UN’s peacekeeping headquarters.
- [US man pleads guilty to trashing Islamic centre at New Jersey university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/us-man-pleads-guilty-to-trashing-islamic-centre-at-new-jersey-university/): Jacob Beacher vandalised property at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University during Eid al-Fitr holiday.
- [India’s Ratan Tata, the man who knew how to ‘think big and bold’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/indias-ratan-tata-the-man-who-knew-how-to-think-big-and-bold/): Tata, who passed away on Wednesday, was known for his humility and his expansive vision.
- [Obama hits campaign trail for Harris in key swing state of Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/obama-hits-campaign-trail-for-harris-in-key-swing-state-of-pennsylvania/): Former president slams Donald Trump as Democrats push to shore up support for Kamala Harris ahead of November vote.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 959](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-959/): As the war enters its 959th day, these are the main developments.
- [What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/whats-behind-escalating-china-philippines-tensions-in-the-south-china-sea/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr raises concerns over disputed waterway at key regional summit.
- [Sex trafficking trial for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs set to begin in May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/sex-trafficking-trial-for-sean-diddy-combs-set-to-begin-in-may/): Entertainment mogul is accused of using network of associates for sex trafficking and intimidation of victims.
- [Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/indonesia-eyes-hefty-tariffs-on-china-as-businesses-decry-cheap-imports/): Jakarta is proposing 200 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, citing the United States’ policies as an inspiration.
- [Prominent Palestinian activist slams US sanctions as ‘madness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/prominent-palestinian-activist-slams-us-sanctions-as-madness/): Majed al-Zeer says the US claim that he is a Hamas representative in Europe is an attempt to discourage his activism.
- [Fate of US ‘Dreamers’ before an appeals court, again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/fate-of-us-dreamers-before-an-appeals-court-again/): The hearing is latest in years-long legal battle over Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
- [Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt pledge to bolster security ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/somalia-eritrea-and-egypt-pledge-to-bolster-security-ties/): The three leaders agreed to improve regional stability as Somalia battles with the al-Shabab armed group.
- [At least 22 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/at-least-22-killed-dozens-wounded-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanons-beirut/): Two residential blocks in densely populated area smoulder as centre of Lebanese capital hit.
- [Italy Fumes As IDF Tank Fire Wounds UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Hezbollah Rockets Slam Into Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/italy-fumes-as-idf-tank-fire-wounds-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-hezbollah-rockets-slam-into-israel/): Italy’s defense minister condemned the “intolerable” Israeli shooting at the UN peacekeeping headquarters and troops in Lebanon. Italy’s defence minister said he “protested” to his Israeli counterpart Gallant and summoned the Israeli ambassador. Italy has more than 1,000 troops in the 10,000 strong UNIFIL force in south Lebanon. Crosetto said there had been other incidents, […]
- [Hurricane Helene, Middle East War | Is There An 'October Surprise' In Store For Harris, Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-helene-middle-east-war-is-there-an-october-surprise-in-store-for-harris-trump/): There is less than a month to go for the Presidential election and the race to the White House still appears to be deadlocked. But an unexpected twist could upend the campaign in the final weeks.October Surprise is something that has terrified Presidential candidates for decades. In 1980, when Jimmy Carter could not get the […]
- [World reacts to alleged Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/world-reacts-to-alleged-israeli-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): The UN Interim Force in Lebanon says the attack on its peacekeepers was a ‘deliberate’ act by Israeli forces.
- [Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on the displaced in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/dozens-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-the-displaced-in-gaza/): Separate Israeli strikes have hit a school-turned-shelter in Deir el-Balah and a clinic-turned-shelter in Gaza City.
- [What are the prospects for peace in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/what-are-the-prospects-for-peace-in-sudan/): The war has killed thousands of people and led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
- [A Palestinian mother’s year of resilience after giving birth Oct. 7, 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/a-palestinian-mothers-year-of-resilience-after-giving-birth-oct-7-2023/): A Palestinian woman marks her son’s first birthday on October 7, as she recalls the night of his delivery a year ago.
- [Kamala Harris to appeal to Latino voters at Las Vegas town hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/kamala-harris-to-appeal-to-latino-voters-at-las-vegas-town-hall/): The vice president is courting undecided Latino voters who have been turning away from the Democratic party.
- [10-Point Plan For Strong ASEAN, Bilaterals With Regional Counterparts: Recapping PM Modi’s Day 1 Of Laos Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/10-point-plan-for-strong-asean-bilaterals-with-regional-counterparts-recapping-pm-modis-day-1-of-laos-visit/): Modi highlighted India’s ties with ASEAN and proposed a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations and held bilaterals with regional counterparts.
- [Taiwan’s President Says Will ‘Resist Annexation, Encroachment’ Taking A Dig At China On National Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/taiwans-president-says-will-resist-annexation-encroachment-taking-a-dig-at-china-on-national-day/): In his National Day address on 10 October 2024, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te asserted that China has no right to represent Taiwan, while also expressing willingness to work with Beijing to address global challenges. Striking a balance between firmness and diplomacy, Lai reiterated that Taiwan—formally known as the Republic of China—is not subordinate to the […]
- [‘Mistake, Not Accident’: Italy Summons Israeli Envoy After Firing Kills UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/mistake-not-accident-italy-summons-israeli-envoy-after-firing-kills-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Israeli forces acted illegally when they shot at positions where UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were operating.
- [Abu Dhabi wave pool added as new venue on World Surf League 2025 tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/abu-dhabi-wave-pool-added-as-new-venue-on-world-surf-league-2025-tour/): League to stage an event in the Middle East for the first time at Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
- [Photos: 3 million lose power as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/photos-3-million-lose-power-as-hurricane-milton-makes-landfall-in-florida/): At least five people died as Milton tore across the Florida peninsula causing major wind damage and flash floods.
- [TD Bank pleads guilty to US charges, faces business restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/td-bank-pleads-guilty-to-us-charges-faces-business-restrictions/): The plea deal includes imposition of an asset cap and other limitations to its business.
- [US slams ‘suggestion of targeting’ Muslim scholar al-Sistani by Israeli TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/us-slams-suggestion-of-targeting-muslim-scholar-al-sistani-by-israeli-tv/): Washington’s envoy to Baghdad denounces Israeli broadcast that portrays Shia leader as a target for assassination.
- [Oil Or Military Sites? As Israel Readies Iran Attack Plan, Netanyahu To Preside Over Key Cabinet Meeting | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/oil-or-military-sites-as-israel-readies-iran-attack-plan-netanyahu-to-preside-over-key-cabinet-meeting-updates/): Benjamin Netanyahu will have to secure the cabinet’s approval before giving the green signal on the retaliatory attack that could heighten the tensions in West Asia.
- [Iranian Commander Qaani 'Suffers Heart Attack During Interrogation' As IRGC Probes Israeli Breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/iranian-commander-qaani-suffers-heart-attack-during-interrogation-as-irgc-probes-israeli-breach/): The latest heavy rocket barrage by Hezbollah targeted toward Israel’s coastal cities was largely intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system. However, Israeli officials are placing high hopes on the “Iron Beam” laser defence system, as per the Ynet website. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems “Iron Beam” is expected to dramatically improve and reduce the cost […]
- ['Israeli Airstrike Kills Displaced Palestinians' in Gaza's Deir Al-Balah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israeli-airstrike-kills-displaced-palestinians-in-gazas-deir-al-balah/): An Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah killed at least 28 people seeking refuge in a school, Palestinian officials said. Eyewitnesses described horrific scenes of devastation and emphasized the plight of innocent civilians amid escalating violence.
- [International Conference Urges PM Modi To ‘Intensify Efforts’ To Resolve Disputes Between Warring Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/international-conference-urges-pm-modi-to-intensify-efforts-to-resolve-disputes-between-warring-countries/): The International Conference of Jurists and Writers for World Peace highlighted PM Modi’s recent message where he said global peace is necessary for a bright future for humanity.
- [At least 28 killed in Israeli attack on school sheltering displaced in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/at-least-28-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-school-sheltering-displaced-in-gaza/): The attack in Deir el-Balah is the latest in a string of strikes on schools sheltering displaced families in Gaza.
- [Chechen Leader Kadyrov Alleges Assassination Plot By Rivals, Russia 'Destroys 2 Patriot Launchers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/chechen-leader-kadyrov-alleges-assassination-plot-by-rivals-russia-destroys-2-patriot-launchers/): Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has alleged an assassination plot against him by three Russian lawmakers from neighbouring regions. Kadyrov threatened the two members of Russia’s legislature from Dagestan and one from Ingushetia with a “blood feud.” Russian state news agency TASS cited Chechen-language comments by Kadyrov to a meeting of Chechen security officials. Video of […]
- [Tornado Tears Through A Roadway As Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida As Category 3 Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/tornado-tears-through-a-roadway-as-hurricane-milton-makes-landfall-in-florida-as-category-3-storm/): On 9 October 2024, a tornado was seen ripping across a roadway in Florida, just before Hurricane Milton made landfall. Throughout the day, multiple tornadoes were spotted in various parts of the state. By the evening, the National Weather Service offices in Miami, Tampa and Melbourne had collectively issued 133 tornado warnings. Both Miami and […]
- [UN inquiry accuses Israel of ‘deliberately’ hitting Gaza health facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/un-inquiry-accuses-israel-of-deliberately-hitting-gaza-health-facilities/): The inquiry found that Israel was committing ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’ in its attacks on hospitals.
- [‘Arms For Nuke Tech’: How Russia-Iran ‘Quid Pro Quo Deal’ Is Reshaping Putin’s Israel Ties | Mideast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/arms-for-nuke-tech-how-russia-iran-quid-pro-quo-deal-is-reshaping-putins-israel-ties-mideast/): The deepening conflict between Iran and Israel has increasingly drawn Russia into the mix, complicating regional dynamics. Israel’s recent strikes near Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria, aimed at Iranian and Hezbollah-linked targets, suggest a shift in Israel-Russia relations, which had previously been characterized by coordination to avoid direct confrontations. The strikes also coincided with […]
- [UAE, Saudi, Qatar Push US To Stop Israel From Attacking Iran’s Oil Sites, Say Won’t Open Airspace For Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/uae-saudi-qatar-push-us-to-stop-israel-from-attacking-irans-oil-sites-say-wont-open-airspace-for-strikes/): The Gulf states are lobbying the US to stop the Israeli retaliation because they fear their own oil facilities could come under fire from Tehran’s proxies.
- [Israeli Defense System Intercepts Rockets Amid Damage from Lebanese Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israeli-defense-system-intercepts-rockets-amid-damage-from-lebanese-fire/): On October 9, Hezbollah launched over 180 rockets at northern Israel, prompting Israeli air defence systems to intercept many. Footage showed interceptions over Safed, while two people were killed in Kiryat Shmona. Hezbollah claimed it thwarted Israeli incursions amid escalating operations in southern Lebanon.
- [Kate Middleton, Prince William Seen In First Joint Public Engagement Since End Of Her Chemotherapy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/kate-middleton-prince-william-seen-in-first-joint-public-engagement-since-end-of-her-chemotherapy/): Kate Middleton and Prince William visited the knife attack victims in UK’s Southport.
- [Inside the last functioning hospital in Sudan’s Khartoum North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/inside-the-last-functioning-hospital-in-sudans-khartoum-north/): Due to repeated targeting of healthcare facilities, it is the only hospital left in Sudan’s populous city.
- [Iran Says It Disabled Israeli Defence Systems Ahead Of Missile Attack, 'Destroyed Many F-35 Jets'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/iran-says-it-disabled-israeli-defence-systems-ahead-of-missile-attack-destroyed-many-f-35-jets/): An IRGC* general has said that Operation True Promise 2 was the “mapping of the fatal blows” that Iran “will later deal” to Israel. Brigadier General Ebrahim Jabbari said 90 percent of the missiles that Iran fired against Israel on October 1 successfully hit their targets. This was because of the simultaneous cyber and electronic […]
- [Hurricane Milton Exits Florida Without Setting Off Feared Deluge; Four Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-exits-florida-without-setting-off-feared-deluge-four-dead/): Florida’s Tampa Bay area did not witness the catastrophic flooding that had been feared by many but there were deaths on the east coast due to two tornadoes triggered by Hurricane Milton.
- [Zelensky Presents ‘Victory Plan’ Before UK PM Starmer, NATO Chief, Asked If He Could Use Their Missiles Against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/zelensky-presents-victory-plan-before-uk-pm-starmer-nato-chief-asked-if-he-could-use-their-missiles-against-russia/): Zelensky has urged US’ Joe Biden and UK PM Starmer to allow Ukrainian forces to use long-range missiles donated to it by allies.
- [‘Go Home, BBC Weather App, You’re Drunk’: UK Netizens React After Weatherman Predicts 27,758 kph Gusts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/go-home-bbc-weather-app-youre-drunk-uk-netizens-react-after-weatherman-predicts-27758-kph-gusts/): A BBC Weather app glitch predicted winds 150 times stronger than Hurricane Milton, causing confusion before the BBC reassured the public it was a data error.
- [Iran's foreign minister meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/irans-foreign-minister-meets-saudi-crown-prince-in-riyadh/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met in Riyadh to discuss regional developments. While Saudi Arabia and Iran have improved relations, challenges persist. Araqchi addressed ceasefire efforts in Lebanon and Gaza, amid rising tensions following an Iranian missile strike and warnings to Gulf states.
- [Israel Strikes School Housing War Displaced, Killing 28, Says It Targeted Hamas Command Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israel-strikes-school-housing-war-displaced-killing-28-says-it-targeted-hamas-command-centre/): The Israeli army said Rafida School in central Gaza was housing a Hamas command centre.
- [Video: Family forcibly displaced 14 times during Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/video-family-forcibly-displaced-14-times-during-gaza-war/): Palestinian woman Sabreen Lushan and her family have been subjected to displacement 14 times in Gaza.
- [Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, wounding two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/israeli-forces-fire-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-wounding-two/): UNIFIL says Israeli soldiers ‘deliberately fired at and disabled’ on-site monitoring cameras prior to Labbouneh attack.
- [Rafael Nadal to retire: What you need to know about the tennis great](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/rafael-nadal-to-retire-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-tennis-great/): Nadal’s retirement announcement marks the end of an era. Here’s all you need to know about his superlative career.
- [Why is pro-China Maldives leader Muizzu seeking to mend India ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/why-is-pro-china-maldives-leader-muizzu-seeking-to-mend-india-ties/): Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to India a year after becoming president on anti-India rhetoric. Here’s why.
- [Zelenskyy Tells Croatia Summit It's 'Not Important' Whether Putin Accepts Ukraine's Victory Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/zelenskyy-tells-croatia-summit-its-not-important-whether-putin-accepts-ukraines-victory-plan/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that it is “not important” if Vladimir Putin accepts Ukraine’s Victory Plan, emphasizing the need for support from allies. During a press conference in Dubrovnik, he announced plans to negotiate with key military partners, asserting that any weakness among allies could embolden Putin.
- [Zelenskyy meets UK and NATO leaders to secure support for ‘victory plan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/zelenskyy-meets-uk-and-nato-leaders-to-secure-support-for-victory-plan/): As Ukrainian president rallies backing abroad, legislators at home approve tax hikes to raise billions for defence.
- [Do not believe the Syrian regime’s promises of amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/do-not-believe-the-syrian-regimes-promises-of-amnesty/): Bashar al-Assad’s recent amnesty decree is the 24th of its kind. It also doesn’t guarantee safe return for Syrians.
- [Hurricane Milton: 100 mph Winds, Torrential Rains, Tornadoes Batter Florida’s Tampa Bay | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-100-mph-winds-torrential-rains-tornadoes-batter-floridas-tampa-bay-us/): Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm on Oct 9 bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes. The hurricane made landfall near Siesta Key, a barrier island south of the Tampa Bay area just after 8:30 pm ET on Oct 9. Milton had churned in the Gulf of Mexico over the last […]
- [Caroline Calloway, Who Irked The Internet By Snubbing Hurricane Milton Evacuation Calls, Dubbed ‘World’s Worst Influencer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/10/caroline-calloway-who-irked-the-internet-by-snubbing-hurricane-milton-evacuation-calls-dubbed-worlds-worst-influencer/): Caroline Calloway attracted the ire of netizens after she dismissed calls for evacuation as Hurricane Milton made landfall.
- [India’s defence minister takes part in Hindu ‘weapon worship’ ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/indias-defence-minister-takes-part-in-hindu-weapon-worship-ceremony/): Indians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
- [Fires Near Martinique Airport As Protesters Slam High Cost Of Living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/fires-near-martinique-airport-as-protesters-slam-high-cost-of-living/): Protests erupted around Martinique’s main airport on October 10-11, with demonstrators clashing with police amid rising living costs. Flights were redirected to Guadeloupe due to the unrest. In response, France imposed new curfews and banned public gatherings and potential arson materials until October 14.
- [The Floating Doctors: Mobile medicine comes to Panama’s jungles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/the-floating-doctors-mobile-medicine-comes-to-panamas-jungles/): A team of medical volunteers from around the globe travel to people and places where medicine does not reach.
- [Israeli attacks destroy Ottoman-era market in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israeli-attacks-destroy-ottoman-era-market-in-lebanon/): A market in Lebanon which dates back to 1910 was destroyed by Israeli attacks in the southern city of Nabatieh.
- [Palestine’s UN envoy says ‘genocide within genocide’ going on in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/palestines-un-envoy-says-genocide-within-genocide-going-on-in-north-gaza/): Hamas representative in Lebanon says Israel has prevented entry of food supplies into Jabalia camp for the last 10 days.
- [Sudan military’s strike on market in capital kills at least 23: Rescuers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/sudan-militarys-strike-on-market-in-capital-kills-at-least-23-rescuers/): Market is near one of the main camps in the Sudanese capital where the paramilitary RSF has been fighting the military.
- [Huge Fuel Tank Rolls Past Eyewitness As Explosion Rocks Chechen Fuel Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/huge-fuel-tank-rolls-past-eyewitness-as-explosion-rocks-chechen-fuel-station/): A fuel station explosion in Grozny, Chechnya, on October 12, killed four, including two children, and injured five others. Eyewitness videos captured the incident, confirming the location. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov vowed to ensure those responsible are held accountable, while previous explosions in Dagestan resulted in multiple fatalities.
- [Rocket Barrages From Lebanon Trigger Sirens In Israel, Iron Dome “Intercepts” Most Projectiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/rocket-barrages-from-lebanon-trigger-sirens-in-israel-iron-dome-intercepts-most-projectiles-2/): Rocket barrages from Lebanon, intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome, triggered sirens across northern Israel early Oct. 13.
- ['Fabricated Documents': Iran Rejects Claims Linking Tehran To Hamas' October 7 Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/fabricated-documents-iran-rejects-claims-linking-tehran-to-hamas-october-7-attack-on-israel/): On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking approximately 250 hostages
- [Hezbollah Fires 320 Projectiles Toward Israel During Yom Kippur As Fighting Intensifies Along Lebanon Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/hezbollah-fires-320-projectiles-toward-israel-during-yom-kippur-as-fighting-intensifies-along-lebanon-border/): Israel intensifies aerial bombardment in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, with strikes causing civilian casualties and escalating tensions amid regional conflict warnings
- [Rocket Barrages From Lebanon Trigger Sirens In Israel, Iron Dome “Intercepts” Most Projectiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/rocket-barrages-from-lebanon-trigger-sirens-in-israel-iron-dome-intercepts-most-projectiles/): The military says some 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon at Israel in separate barrages, with all either intercepted or landing in open areas.According to the IDF, the first barrage included some 25 rockets and the second around 15. Both attacks triggered rocket sirens in several Upper Galilee communities.
- [‘Apocalyptic’: Israel destroys mosque, bombs market in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/apocalyptic-israel-destroys-mosque-bombs-market-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel targets southern Lebanon in new round of raids as at least 15 people are killed in attacks across the country.
- [Mapping one year of cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/mapping-one-year-of-cross-border-attacks-between-israel-and-lebanon/): Israel, Hezbollah and other Lebanese groups have exchanged more than 12,000 attacks over the past year.
- [Cieco: A blind dog’s journey from Nabatieh to Beirut, fleeing Israeli bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/cieco-a-blind-dogs-journey-from-nabatieh-to-beirut-fleeing-israeli-bombs/): Cieco could neither hear nor see the explosions, he could only feel what he must have known was encroaching danger.
- [Muslim politician in India’s Maharashtra shot dead weeks before state polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/muslim-politician-in-indias-maharashtra-shot-dead-weeks-before-state-polls/): Two suspects are in custody after Baba Siddique was shot multiple times outside his legislator son’s office in Mumbai.
- [Israeli Army Footage Shows “Ops In Gaza’s Jabalia”, Strikes Targeting “Hezbollah Missile Launchers”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israeli-army-footage-shows-ops-in-gazas-jabalia-strikes-targeting-hezbollah-missile-launchers/): Israeli strikes have shook the peacekeepers’ main base in southern Lebanon, prompting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Western countries to condemn the attacks. The UNIFIL force called it a “serious development” and said the security of U.N. personnel and property must be guaranteed.
- [Taiwan Says It Is On 'Alert' As China's Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Is Detected To Its South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/taiwan-says-it-is-on-alert-as-chinas-liaoning-aircraft-carrier-is-detected-to-its-south/): The Liaoning aircraft carrier detection comes after US State Secretary Antony Blinken warned China on Friday against taking any “provocative” action on Taiwan
- [ASEAN Urges Early Accord On South China Sea Code, End To Myanmar Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/asean-urges-early-accord-on-south-china-sea-code-end-to-myanmar-violence/): The rows have raised risks of an escalation that could eventually involve the United States, which is bound by treaty to defend the Philippines if it is attacked
- [US Officials Believe Israel Will Target Military And Energy Sites In Iran: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/us-officials-believe-israel-will-target-military-and-energy-sites-in-iran-reports/): The Middle East remains on high alert for further escalation in a year of war as Israel battles Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza
- [Israel Expands Aerial Bombardment In Lebanon Amid Intensifying Conflict With Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israel-expands-aerial-bombardment-in-lebanon-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-hezbollah/): Lebanon’s health ministry said strikes on three villages on Saturday killed 15 people
- [Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize winner says Gaza workers should have won](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/japans-nobel-peace-prize-winner-says-gaza-workers-should-have-won/): ‘I thought those fighting hard for peace in Gaza would deserve it.’
- [Beterbiev crowned boxing’s undisputed light heavyweight world champion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/beterbiev-crowned-boxings-undisputed-light-heavyweight-world-champion/): Artur Beterbiev beats Dmitry Bivol on majority points to combine the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts at the fight in Riyadh.
- [Video: Massive fuel tank explosion in Russia’s Chechnya kills four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/video-massive-fuel-tank-explosion-in-russias-chechnya-kills-four/): Footage shows the moment a fuel tank explodes at a petrol station in Chechnya, in Russia, causing a huge fireball.
- [Watch: Fugitive Tom Phillips On The Run With His Three Children Spotted Walking In Rugged Terrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/watch-fugitive-tom-phillips-on-the-run-with-his-three-children-spotted-walking-in-rugged-terrain/): Fugitive Thomas Callam Phillips has been evading police for three years since disappearing with his children Ember, Maverick and Jayda – now 8, 9 and 11 – into the rugged wilderness of the country’s North Island during a bitter family split in December 2021.
- [In a first, casino hub Macau elects chief executive born in mainland China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/in-a-first-casino-hub-macau-elects-chief-executive-born-in-mainland-china/): Former judge Sam Hou Fai receives 394 out of 398 votes cast in an election where he was the sole candidate.
- ['Big Project': Hamas Planned An Assault Deadlier Than October 7 And Sought Help From Iran, Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/big-project-hamas-planned-an-assault-deadlier-than-october-7-and-sought-help-from-iran-hezbollah/): Hamas delayed its devastating October 7 attack on Israel to secure support from Iran and Hezbollah, planning a complex assault for over two years
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 961](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-961/): As the war enters its 961st day, these are the main developments.
- [As Hezbollah And Israel Battle On The Border, Lebanon's Army Remains A Bystander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/as-hezbollah-and-israel-battle-on-the-border-lebanons-army-remains-a-bystander/): Israeli forces clash with Hezbollah along the Lebanon border as the Lebanese army remains sidelined. The army struggles amid economic and military challenges
- [Match time, teams, head-to-head: India vs Australia – Women’s T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/match-time-teams-head-to-head-india-vs-australia-womens-t20-world-cup/): Cricket’s powerhouses meet in their final Group A game at Sharjah in a bid to secure a last-four spot at the World Cup.
- [Choosing to be child-free in an ‘apocalyptic’ South Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/choosing-to-be-child-free-in-an-apocalyptic-south-asia/): Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?
- [State of the race: Five takeaways from the US election this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/state-of-the-race-five-takeaways-from-the-us-election-this-week/): Where do the candidates stand in the polls? We’ll break it down, along with major updates from the campaign trail.
- ['Safety And Security Are Paramount': India Joins UN Peacekeeping Nations In Condemning Attacks In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/safety-and-security-are-paramount-india-joins-un-peacekeeping-nations-in-condemning-attacks-in-lebanon/): Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China — all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force
- [Trump to rally in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/trump-to-rally-in-solid-blue-california-in-unorthodox-campaign-move/): Trip to the Democratic stronghold likely underscores effort to shore up congressional Republicans, boost popular vote.
- [At least 11 killed in fighting between tribes in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/at-least-11-killed-in-fighting-between-tribes-in-northwest-pakistan/): A shooting incident between rival tribes appear to have led to clashes, with woman and children among the casualties.
- [Israel Hit By Multiple Rocket Barrages, Iran Bans Pagers On Flights, Hamas "Kills" IDF Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israel-hit-by-multiple-rocket-barrages-iran-bans-pagers-on-flights-hamas-kills-idf-troops/): Iran has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights following deadly attacks in Lebanon linked to Israel, which killed at least 39 Hezbollah members. This ban aims to enhance safety amid escalating tensions. Concurrently, Israel has warned residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate due to ongoing military operations. Iranian officials have pledged support for Lebanon, […]
- [Canadian MP Calls On Law Enforcement To 'Take Notice' Of Attacks On Journalists Reporting Against Khalistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/canadian-mp-calls-on-law-enforcement-to-take-notice-of-attacks-on-journalists-reporting-against-khalistan/): Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya stated that Canada is becoming a place where the nexus between Khalistan groups and gangsters is flourishing
- [Why has Israel attacked UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/why-has-israel-attacked-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): Several soldiers wounded after Israel twice attacked UNIFIL’s headquarters in southern Lebanon.
- [Will escalating violence in the Middle East affect the US elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/will-escalating-violence-in-the-middle-east-affect-the-us-elections/): Arab voters have expressed frustration with Vice President Kamala Harris’s continued support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [Poland To Bomb St. Petersburg? Putin Aide Doubts War Will End On US Terms | Ukraine Troops “Retreat”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/poland-to-bomb-st-petersburg-putin-aide-doubts-war-will-end-on-us-terms-ukraine-troops-retreat/): Former Polish Chief of the General Staff, Rajmund Andrzejczak, warned that Poland and its allies will strike St. Petersburg if Russia attacks any NATO frontline state. He emphasized that a Russian victory in Ukraine could encircle Polish and Lithuanian territories, heightening security risks. Andrzejczak insisted on the necessity of deterrence, stating an immediate response to […]
- [Israel's Operations In Gaza, Lebanon Forcing Bitter Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia To Reset Ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israels-operations-in-gaza-lebanon-forcing-bitter-rivals-iran-and-saudi-arabia-to-reset-ties/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Saudi Arabia marks a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy, with implications for both regional security and the Palestinian cause. After stops in Lebanon and Syria, Araghchi met with Saudi leaders in Riyadh, where both nations expressed discontent with Israel’s escalating aggression in Gaza and Southern Lebanon. While […]
- [Poland to temporarily suspend asylum rights amid Belarus border tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/poland-to-temporarily-suspend-asylum-rights-amid-belarus-border-tensions/): The move aims to curb a border crisis that Warsaw says has been orchestrated by Minsk and its ally Russia.
- [Kamala Harris releases medical report, drawing contrast with Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/kamala-harris-releases-medical-report-drawing-contrast-with-donald-trump/): Democratic presidential candidate in ‘excellent health’ before November’s US election, doctor says.
- ['Modi Could Be Key Mediator In Russia-Ukraine War, Even More Than Erdogan': Fareed Zakaria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/modi-could-be-key-mediator-in-russia-ukraine-war-even-more-than-erdogan-fareed-zakaria/): Zakaria made these comments in an interview with India Today TV’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai
- [How can Israel attack Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/how-can-israel-attack-syria/): There have been numerous attacks on Syria blamed on or claimed by Israel. Why is this still happening?
- [US Seeks “Diplomatic” Solution, End To Bombing Of Beirut But Backs Israeli Strikes On “Proxies”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/us-seeks-diplomatic-solution-end-to-bombing-of-beirut-but-backs-israeli-strikes-on-proxies/): On October 10, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 and injured 117, using a US-made JDAM munition. The strike targeted a crowded apartment complex in Basta, which housed many displaced residents. This marked the deadliest attack in Beirut amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. US officials condemned the airstrikes, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire […]
- [Hezbollah Says Launched Drone Attack On Base In North Israel's Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/hezbollah-says-launched-drone-attack-on-base-in-north-israels-haifa/): Hezbollah fighters at 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) on Friday launched “an air attack with a swarm of explosives-laden drones on an air defence base” in Haifa.
- [Israel’s mass detention of Palestinians is aimed to break our spirit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israels-mass-detention-of-palestinians-is-aimed-to-break-our-spirit/): But my own imprisonment without charge has made me more resilient.
- [Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/risk-of-nuclear-war-rising-amid-global-conflicts-nobel-peace-laureate-says/): ‘Path to self-destruction’: Survivors recall horrors of nuclear bombings as they draw parallels to ongoing wars.
- [EU ‘gravely concerned’ over Israeli bill seeking to ban UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/eu-gravely-concerned-over-israeli-bill-seeking-to-ban-unrwa/): EU warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ from a draft bill banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel.
- [US Imposes New Sanctions On Iran In Response To Its Ballistic Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-in-response-to-its-ballistic-attack-on-israel/): Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday that the United States ”will not hesitate to take further action to hold Iran accountable.”
- ['Deplorable': India Slams Bangladesh Over Attacks On Hindu Temples, Calls It 'Systematic Pattern Of Desecration'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/deplorable-india-slams-bangladesh-over-attacks-on-hindu-temples-calls-it-systematic-pattern-of-desecration/): MEA’s statement came a day after the theft of a golf crown of Goddess Kali, which had been gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh
- [Takeaways from Hurricane Milton: The ‘fingerprints of climate change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/takeaways-from-hurricane-milton-the-fingerprints-of-climate-change/): While storm surge was lower than feared, destructive tornadoes and heavier rainfall are part of new trend, experts warn.
- ['Iranian Company Purchased Hezbollah Pagers': Former IRGC Officer's Big Revelation On Lebanon Blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/iranian-company-purchased-hezbollah-pagers-former-irgc-officers-big-revelation-on-lebanon-blasts/): An hour later, however, the news channel on which the former Quds Force deputy commander appeared, denied his remarks and said follow-ups show that his statements cannot be confirmed
- [‘Nothing but lies’: New Navalny memoir foretells collapse of Putin’s regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/nothing-but-lies-new-navalny-memoir-foretells-collapse-of-putins-regime/): Posthumous memoir, Patriot, of Russian opposition leader who died in prison is set to be released on October 22.
- [Half-life, half-house: Portrait of a Palestinian family after Israeli raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/half-life-half-house-portrait-of-a-palestinian-family-after-israeli-raids/): Akram Nasser and his children live in a house with no front wall or running water. But they have no intention to leave.
- [One year in, Israel’s ‘new Middle East’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/one-year-in-israels-new-middle-east/): A ferocious assault on north Gaza, unprecedented attacks on the West Bank and intensifying bombings of Lebanon.
- [Israeli army threatens to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israeli-army-threatens-to-attack-ambulances-in-southern-lebanon/): After hitting UN peacekeepers, military claims without evidence that Hezbollah is using ambulances for fighters.
- [Iran Bans Passengers From Carrying Electronic Communication Devices On Flights; Only Mobile Phones Allowed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/iran-bans-passengers-from-carrying-electronic-communication-devices-on-flights-only-mobile-phones-allowed/): Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said electronic communication devices, such as pagers and walkie-talkies, will not be allowed in airplane cabin luggage and checked-in baggage
- [Eight Bangladeshis Held For Illegal Stay In Karnataka's Udupi District](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/eight-bangladeshis-held-for-illegal-stay-in-karnatakas-udupi-district/): The eight Bangladeshi nationals are currently in police custody and are expected to be produced before a local court
- [US Sanctions Indian Company For Involvement In 'Ghost Fleet' Transporting Iranian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/us-sanctions-indian-company-for-involvement-in-ghost-fleet-transporting-iranian-oil/): Ghost Fleet refers to ships clandestinely transporting products
- ['The Biggest Product Ever': Meet Tesla's Optimus Robot, Humanoid 'Buddy' Unveiled By Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/the-biggest-product-ever-meet-teslas-optimus-robot-humanoid-buddy-unveiled-by-elon-musk/): Musk touted “a lot of progress” made with its humanoid robot “Optimus” that could eventually be priced at $20,000 to $30,000 and which can perform many daily tasks
- [Freight Train In Chicago Looted In Daylight Robbery, Thieves Seen Carrying Air Fryers And TVs | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/freight-train-in-chicago-looted-in-daylight-robbery-thieves-seen-carrying-air-fryers-and-tvs-watch/): The freight train was parked on the Union Pacific tracks north of Lake Street and south of Kinzie Street—along a stretch of track running at least from Cicero Avenue to Laramie Avenue.
- [Karachi Airport Explosion Linked To Foreign Intelligence Agency: Preliminary Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/karachi-airport-explosion-linked-to-foreign-intelligence-agency-preliminary-report/): The explosion near the Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night also killed the suspected suicide bomber
- [Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far-right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/marine-le-pens-niece-starts-own-party-what-it-means-for-french-far-right/): Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France’s ‘national camp’.
- [Israeli strike on northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp kills 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israeli-strike-on-northern-gazas-jabalia-refugee-camp-kills-22/): Thousands trapped as Israeli military issues evacuation orders for residents to move towards the south of the enclave.
- [Rare Deluge Of Rain Leaves Parts Of Sahara Desert Flooded For The First Time In 50 Years | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/rare-deluge-of-rain-leaves-parts-of-sahara-desert-flooded-for-the-first-time-in-50-years-watch/): Southeastern Morocco’s desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 960](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-960/): As the war enters its 960th day, these are the main developments.
- [From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/from-uzbek-disco-to-uighur-rock-forgotten-sounds-of-the-silk-road/): A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion.
- [Countries Off-Track in Meeting Tripling Renewable Energy Goal by 2030, Says International Agency Ahead of COP29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/countries-off-track-in-meeting-tripling-renewable-energy-goal-by-2030-says-international-agency-ahead-of-cop29/): Investments in renewable capacity reached a record high of $570 bn in 2023, with Brazil and India accounting for just over 6 per cent of it. However, $1.5 trillion is needed each year between 2024 and 2030 to meet the tripling target.
- [Remains Of British Climber Believed Found 100 Years After Everest Ascent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/remains-of-british-climber-believed-found-100-years-after-everest-ascent/): Inside the shoe, the team discovered the remains of a foot encased in a sock embroidered with the name “A.C. IRVINE,” presumably for Andrew Comyn “Sandy” Irvine
- [In Bangladesh's Durga Puja, Petrol Bomb Hurled At Idol, Islamic Songs Sung At Pandal | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/in-bangladeshs-durga-puja-petrol-bomb-hurled-at-idol-islamic-songs-sung-at-pandal-videos/): A loud sound was heard after the petrol bomb was hurled in the area, following which the attackers fled the scene
- [Caught in India-China clashes, Ladakh’s nomadic herders fear for future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/caught-in-india-china-clashes-ladakhs-nomadic-herders-fear-for-future/): Constant military patrols near the Indo-China border have shrunk pastures and are extinguishing tradition.
- [US Justice Department sues Virginia for purging voters before election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/us-justice-department-sues-virginia-for-purging-voters-before-election/): Move comes as Republicans increasingly emphasise chance of noncitizen voting, despite little evidence of risk posed.
- [Iran Hit By 'Heavy Cyberattacks' Targeting Its Nuclear Facilities Amid Middle East Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/iran-hit-by-heavy-cyberattacks-targeting-its-nuclear-facilities-amid-middle-east-tensions/): “These are just part of a long list of various areas across the country that have been attacked,” said the ex-secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace
- [A R Rahman Records 30-minute Performance Giving Boost to Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/a-r-rahman-records-30-minute-performance-giving-boost-to-kamala-harris-presidential-campaign/): Rahman, 57, is the first major international artist from S Asia to have endorsed Harris, who is of mixed Indian and African origin
- [Russia's Putin Cements Ties With Iranian President In Central Asia Meeting Amid Middle East Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/russias-putin-cements-ties-with-iranian-president-in-central-asia-meeting-amid-middle-east-escalation/): Putin, whose country is hosting a summit of the BRICS nations in Kazan on Oct. 22-24, invited Pezeshkian to come to Russia on an official visit
- [Pakistan-Origin Man Gets Life Term For Murder Of Indian Restaurant Manager In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/pakistan-origin-man-gets-life-term-for-murder-of-indian-restaurant-manager-in-uk/): Shazeb Khalid was found guilty of the murder of Vignesh Pattabhiraman, 36, last month following a trial at Reading Crown Court and was sentenced at the same court earlier this week
- [Bangladesh: 35 Incidents Related to Durga Puja Since October 1; 17 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/bangladesh-35-incidents-related-to-durga-puja-since-october-1-17-arrested/): The five-day Hindu religious festival began with an invocation of Goddess Durga, an occasion called Maha Shasthi on Wednesday
- [US Expands Sanctions to Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' Of Oil Tankers In Response To Missile Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/us-expands-sanctions-to-irans-ghost-fleet-of-oil-tankers-in-response-to-missile-attack-on-israel/): The U.S. move adds petroleum and petrochemicals to an executive order that targets key sectors of Iran’s economy
- [What's Behind The Northern Lights That Dazzled The Sky Farther South Than Normal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/whats-behind-the-northern-lights-that-dazzled-the-sky-farther-south-than-normal/): NOAA’s Friday forecast shows continued higher-than-normal activity, but the chances for another overnight show are slim farther south of Canada and the northern Plains states.
- [Trump calls for death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens, police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/trump-calls-for-death-penalty-for-migrants-who-kill-us-citizens-police/): The Republican also pledged to ‘expedite the removals’ of migrants upon taking office, if re-elected on November 5.
- [Milton Leaves At Least 16 Dead, Millions Without Power in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/milton-leaves-at-least-16-dead-millions-without-power-in-florida/): More than two million households and businesses were still without power
- [Donald Trump Demonises Migrants In Campaign Speech Ahead Of November Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/donald-trump-demonises-migrants-in-campaign-speech-ahead-of-november-election/): Trump delivered as divisive a speech as he has ever given, wildly exaggerating local tensions and misleading his audience about immigration statistics and policy
- [Blinken Says US Wants Lebanon Solution, Not 'Broader Conflict'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/blinken-says-us-wants-lebanon-solution-not-broader-conflict/): “We continue to engage intensely to prevent broader conflict in the region,” Blinken told reporters after an East Asia Summit in Laos.
- [Israel Observes Yom Kippur Amid Firestorm Over Lebanon Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/israel-observes-yom-kippur-amid-firestorm-over-lebanon-strikes/): Two Sri Lankan peacekeepers were hurt in the second such incident in two days, the UNIFIL mission said Friday
- [Boeing To Cut 10% Of Workforce As It Sees Big Q3 Loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/boeing-to-cut-10-of-workforce-as-it-sees-big-q3-loss/): The company announced a series of belt-tightening measures and production delays in the wake of the nearly monthlong strike of 33,000 workers that has added to the company’s litany of problems
- ['Won’t Go Into Details': PM Modi Meets Canada's Trudeau On The Sidelines Of ASEAN Summit In Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/wont-go-into-details-pm-modi-meets-canadas-trudeau-on-the-sidelines-of-asean-summit-in-laos/): The CBC News on Friday said Trudeau described the meeting as a “brief exchange” when the two leaders met in Laos
- [Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/nicaragua-breaks-diplomatic-ties-with-israel-amid-ongoing-gaza-war/): In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel’s leaders as ‘fascist’ and ‘genocidal’ over Gaza war.
- [Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/12/why-are-only-some-us-senate-seats-up-for-grabs-what-to-know-in-500-words/): Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.
- [US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/us-imposes-sanctions-on-irans-oil-sector-over-missile-attack-on-israel/): US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.
- [Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/boeing-to-cut-10-workforce-delay-777x-delivery-as-strike-takes-toll/): The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.
- [Donald Trump to make his pitch to an all-female town hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/donald-trump-to-make-his-pitch-to-an-all-female-town-hall/): Polls show the former president lags behind his rival among female voters and has a troubled track record with women.
- [In new interview, JD Vance dodges questions about Trump’s 2020 defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/in-new-interview-jd-vance-dodges-questions-about-trumps-2020-defeat/): The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump’s record of election denialism.
- [Will Israel attack Iran’s nuclear sites?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/will-israel-attack-irans-nuclear-sites/): Israel is weighing up its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.
- [Israel Fires At UN Peacekeepers, Hezbollah Open To Ceasefire, IDF "Won't Stop In Lebanon Until..."](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/israel-fires-at-un-peacekeepers-hezbollah-open-to-ceasefire-idf-wont-stop-in-lebanon-until/): On October 11, Israel announced a review of claims that its troops injured four UN peacekeepers in Lebanon following explosions near the Naqura headquarters. UNIFIL reported the area was affected by explosions for the second time in 48 hours, leading to injuries among Blue Helmets. The Israeli military stated that their forces fired at a […]
- [Trump campaign requests military protection, fearing ‘Iran threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/trump-campaign-requests-military-protection-fearing-iran-threat/): There is no evidence that Iran was behind the two assassination attempts against the former president.
- [Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon being attacked by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/why-are-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-being-attacked-by-israel/): Israeli forces are attacking UN peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon.
- [Zelenskyy urges allies to maintain aid as Scholz pledges weapons package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/zelenskyy-urges-allies-to-maintain-aid-as-scholz-pledges-weapons-package/): Ukrainian president is on a European tour as he rallies support for his ‘victory plan’ to end Russia’s war.
- [Thousands trapped in Jabalia as Israel steps up attacks in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/thousands-trapped-in-jabalia-as-israel-steps-up-attacks-in-northern-gaza/): MSF says ‘no body allowed to get in or out’ in Jabalia as Israeli strikes across enclave kill dozens of Palestinians.
- [Families Of Passengers Who Died In Boeing Max Crashes Seek Justice, Challenge Plea Agreement In Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/11/families-of-passengers-who-died-in-boeing-max-crashes-seek-justice-challenge-plea-agreement-in-court/): The family members want the government to put Boeing on trial, where the company could face tougher punishment
- [Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000-metre peaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/nepali-teenager-hailed-as-hero-after-climbing-worlds-8000-metre-peaks/): Summiting all 14 “eight-thousanders” is considered the peak of mountaineering aspirations.
- [France’s Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/frances-marine-le-pen-questioned-in-court-at-eu-embezzlement-trial/): Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France.
- [‘Brutal, No Holds Barred’: Observers, Analysts React To India’s Harshest Diplomatic Rebuke to Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/brutal-no-holds-barred-observers-analysts-react-to-indias-harshest-diplomatic-rebuke-to-canada/): India and Canada on Monday expelled diplomats after Canada informed India that its envoy to Ottawa was a ‘person of interest’ in a probe by Canadian authorities.
- [Former Stasi official sentenced to 10 years for 1974 Berlin border murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/former-stasi-official-sentenced-to-10-years-for-1974-berlin-border-murder/): Czeslaw Kukuczka was shot in the back as he tried to flee from East Germany via the Berlin Wall on March 29, 1974.
- [Five beheaded bodies found next to road in Mexico’s Jalisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/five-beheaded-bodies-found-next-to-road-in-mexicos-jalisco/): The decapitated bodies in plastic bags were found just a week after a Mexican mayor was beheaded.
- [New Zealand beat Pakistan to enter Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/new-zealand-beat-pakistan-to-enter-womens-t20-world-cup-semifinals/): New Zealand’s 54-run win in Dubai results in a group-stage tournament exit for India and Pakistan.
- [NASA launches space mission to Jupiter moon in search for life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/nasa-launches-space-mission-to-jupiter-moon-in-search-for-life/): Europa Clipper is headed to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, where an ocean is thought to lie below the surface.
- [Chinese war games surrounded Taiwan with warships, aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/chinese-war-games-surrounded-taiwan-with-warships-aircraft/): The Chinese military surrounded Taiwan with warships and aircraft in a massive military drill.
- [NASA’s Europa Clipper Blasts Off, To Probe If Jupiter’s Icy Moon Can Host Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/nasas-europa-clipper-blasts-off-to-probe-if-jupiters-icy-moon-can-host-life/): Europa Clipper aims to conduct 49 flybys, gathering data on water plumes and the moon’s surface composition.
- [Israeli strike kills 18 in northern Lebanon as Hezbollah steps up attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israeli-strike-kills-18-in-northern-lebanon-as-hezbollah-steps-up-attacks/): Four people wounded in the attack that hit apartment building in Aitou village, Lebanese Red Cross says.
- [Acting US labour secretary to meet with Boeing and union to end impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/acting-us-labour-secretary-to-meet-with-boeing-and-union-to-end-impasse/): Julie Su’s intervention comes after Boeing unveiled plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce amid stalled labour talks.
- [Canada May Soon Respond With Similar Steps To India's Move Of Withdrawing Top Envoy, Diplomats | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/canada-may-soon-respond-with-similar-steps-to-indias-move-of-withdrawing-top-envoy-diplomats-exclusive/): Top government sources said Canada is putting unnecessary pressure on New Delhi for a “designated terrorist” and not providing enough evidence to support its stand
- [Hezbollah Clashes With IDF, Mounts New Attacks | Israel Vows "Forceful Response" to Avenge Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/hezbollah-clashes-with-idf-mounts-new-attacks-israel-vows-forceful-response-to-avenge-soldiers/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli military barracks in central Israel on October 14. Hezbollah fighters launched “a salvo of rockets” at the barracks “east of Netanya”, a statement from the Iran-backed group said. Earlier in the day, Hezbollah said its fighters launched “a rocket salvo” at the “Stella Maris” naval base near Haifa, […]
- [Zionist ‘safety patrols’ on campus have little concern for Jewish safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/zionist-safety-patrols-on-campus-have-little-concern-for-jewish-safety/): ‘Self-defence’ has vastly different meanings for the colonised and the coloniser.
- ['Atmosphere Of Extremism': India Recalls Canada High Commissioner In Massive Diplomatic Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/atmosphere-of-extremism-india-recalls-canada-high-commissioner-in-massive-diplomatic-row/): The government announced the withdrawal of the High Commissioner and other diplomats, citing concerns over their safety due to Trudeau govt’s actions amid rising extremism.
- [‘Canada Trying To Please Khalistanis’: Intel Sources On Why Indian Diplomat Was Named Person of Interest | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/canada-trying-to-please-khalistanis-intel-sources-on-why-indian-diplomat-was-named-person-of-interest-exclusive/): “The RCMP, which is investigating the case in a neutral way, has not given any evidence of Indian involvement. However, Trudeau wants the RCMP to give favourable results to nail India,” said top intelligence sources
- [Ukraine 'Burns' Russia Military Plane, Zelensky Seeks West's Support Over North Korea 'Entry' In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/ukraine-burns-russia-military-plane-zelensky-seeks-wests-support-over-north-korea-entry-in-war/): Ukraine has accused North Korea of not only supplying weapons but also sending soldiers to assist Russia in its war. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to adapt their strategy in response to Russia’s strengthening alliances. Zelensky’s appeals to allies for permission to use longer-range missiles against Russia’s military infrastructure have so far been unsuccessful. […]
- [Indian Enquiry Committee To Visit US For Probe In 'Failed Plot' to Kill Gurpatwant Pannun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/indian-enquiry-committee-to-visit-us-for-probe-in-failed-plot-to-kill-gurpatwant-pannun/): Indian national Nikhil Gupta was charged by federal prosecutors in November last year, in connection with his involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada
- [How did a ‘bank snooping’ scandal ensnare politicians in Italy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/how-did-a-bank-snooping-scandal-ensnare-politicians-in-italy/): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says her opponents want to derail democracy – but is that true?
- [Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israeli-strike-in-northern-lebanon-kills-at-least-18-people/): An Israeli strike on the northern Lebanese village of Aitou has killed at least 18 people.
- [India-Canada Ties Have Remained Frayed For Over Half A Decade, Here’s A Timeline Showing How Relations Soured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/india-canada-ties-have-remained-frayed-for-over-half-a-decade-heres-a-timeline-showing-how-relations-soured/): The relationship between India and Canada has been under pressure for over a half a decade as the Indian government remains unimpressed with the sheltering of Khalistani separatists in the country.
- [India furious as diplomats declared ‘persons of interest’ in Canada probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/india-furious-as-diplomats-declared-persons-of-interest-in-canada-probe/): New Delhi says it rejects ‘preposterous imputations’, alleging they are part of Canada PM Trudeau’s ‘political agenda’.
- [Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli base kills 4 soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/hezbollah-drone-attack-on-israeli-base-kills-4-soldiers/): Hezbollah launched a ‘swarm’ of drones to a military base and killing at least four soldiers. Here’s what we know.
- [In shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinian diaspora fights to be heard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/in-shadow-of-israels-war-on-gaza-palestinian-diaspora-fights-to-be-heard/): As Gaza war passes one-year mark, Palestinian Canadians are pushing back against hate and silencing of their community.
- [China Holds Fresh Drills Around Taiwan, Warns Against ‘Independence’ Bid, US Threatens “Escalation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/china-holds-fresh-drills-around-taiwan-warns-against-independence-bid-us-threatens-escalation/): China’s military has started a new round of war games with ships and aircraft operating near Taiwan. Beijing said that the wargames were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island.The drills come just days after the self-ruled democratic island marked its National Day on Oct 10.The exercises, dubbed Joint […]
- [MEA Summons Canadian Envoy After Ottawa Declares Indian Diplomat As 'Person Of Interest'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/mea-summons-canadian-envoy-after-ottawa-declares-indian-diplomat-as-person-of-interest/): The external affairs ministry lashed out the Canadian government after it sent a diplomatic communication saying Indian envoy and other Indian diplomats are ‘persons of interest’ in a probe.
- [Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over ‘inhumane treatment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/nigeria-boycotts-afcon-2025-qualifier-in-libya-over-inhumane-treatment/): Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says his team have been left at an abandoned airport for more than 17 hours.
- [Russia And China Hold Anti-Submarine Firing Exercises In Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/russia-and-china-hold-anti-submarine-firing-exercises-in-pacific/): Russian and Chinese warships have successfully conducted anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, as confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry on October 14. These exercises were part of a joint patrol initiative in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Interfax, the Russian Pacific Fleet’s press service indicated that the naval forces of both nations […]
- [“Too Weak to Lead…?” Harris Takes A Dig At Trump Accusing Him Of Withholding His Medical Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/too-weak-to-lead-harris-takes-a-dig-at-trump-accusing-him-of-withholding-his-medical-records/): During a recent address, US Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s transparency with voters, specifically regarding his refusal to release his medical records. She emphasised the importance of accountability in leadership, stating, “But here’s the thing about North Carolina; he’s not being transparent with the voters.” Harris further questioned the […]
- [Is the significant rise in life expectancy finally slowing down? Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/is-the-significant-rise-in-life-expectancy-finally-slowing-down-why/): Life expectancy is slowing down and the only way forward now is to slow the ageing process itself, study finds.
- [Scottish MP defiant after party sacks him over ‘abhorrent’ Gaza remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/scottish-mp-defiant-after-party-sacks-him-over-abhorrent-gaza-remark/): MP says ‘happy’ to repeat comment that if Israel wanted to commit Gaza genocide, it would have killed 10 times more.
- [Russia “Seizes” Another Settlement In Donetsk, Ukraine Reports Intense Fighting On Frontlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/russia-seizes-another-settlement-in-donetsk-ukraine-reports-intense-fighting-on-frontlines/): Russia said on Sunday that its forces had taken control of Mikhaylovka settlement in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, while Ukraine, on the same day, reported intense fighting on the frontlines, according to their latest reports on the conflict.
- [Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson Win 2024 Nobel Economics Prize For Work On Wealth Inequality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/acemoglu-johnson-and-robinson-win-2024-nobel-economics-prize-for-work-on-wealth-inequality/): Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson were able to show a relationship between institutions and prosperity by examining political and economic systems introduced by European colonists.
- [Israel Army Chief Visits Base Hit During Hezbollah Drone Attack That Left Four Soldiers Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israel-army-chief-visits-base-hit-during-hezbollah-drone-attack-that-left-four-soldiers-dead/): An Israeli military spokesperson reported on a drone strike at a military base in central Israel, near Benyamina, which occurred at approximately 7 PM. The attack was attributed to a Hezbollah drone that infiltrated from Lebanon, resulting in casualties. Emergency services quickly evacuated all injured personnel to hospitals, and efforts are underway to notify their […]
- [Israeli attack on Gaza hospital tent camp kills displaced Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital-tent-camp-kills-displaced-palestinians/): Several Palestinians have been killed and some injured in an Israeli attack on tents housing forcibly displaced people.
- [Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/acemoglu-johnson-and-robinson-win-2024-nobel-economics-prize/): The award is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1m).
- [WHO Investment Round: Make a commitment to our common health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/who-investment-round-make-a-commitment-to-our-common-health/): Invest in the World Health Organization for a healthier, safer world for all.
- [Why SpaceX rocket catch is such a big deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/why-spacex-rocket-catch-is-such-a-big-deal/): After SpaceX’s world-first success in catching a rocket booster as it returned to earth.
- [Deadly Israeli strike on hospital tent camp in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/deadly-israeli-strike-on-hospital-tent-camp-in-gaza/): Israeli jets bomb a camp housing displaced Palestinians on the grounds of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah.
- [What’s Israel doing in north Gaza now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/whats-israel-doing-in-north-gaza-now/): Tens of thousands are trapped in north Gaza as Israel’s siege cuts off all aid and necessities.
- [Pakistan capital under security lockdown before regional SCO summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/pakistan-capital-under-security-lockdown-before-regional-sco-summit/): Public holiday declared in Islamabad as Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
- [‘Right To Take Further Steps': MEA Vows Strong Response To Canada’s ‘Smear Campaign’ Against Indian Diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/right-to-take-further-steps-mea-vows-strong-response-to-canadas-smear-campaign-against-indian-diplomats/): India-Canada ties soured after last September said that Ottawa was “actively pursuing credible allegations” that Indian agents were potentially linked to the killing of Nijjar
- [South Korea on alert as North ‘to blow up border roads’ amid drones dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/south-korea-on-alert-as-north-to-blow-up-border-roads-amid-drones-dispute/): Seoul says it is ‘fully ready’ for any provocation as Pyongyang deploys eight artillery brigades to the border.
- [Hezbollah Fires “Squadron Of Drone” At Haifa IDF Base, Kills 4 Soldiers, Vows ‘Severe Strikes If…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/hezbollah-fires-squadron-of-drone-at-haifa-idf-base-kills-4-soldiers-vows-severe-strikes-if/): A Hezbollah drone attack on a military base in northern Israel has killed four soldiers and severely injured 60 others, the Israeli military has said. The attack on Oct 13 took place near the town of Binyamina, south of Haifa.The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it had targeted *IDF’s Golani Brigade camp with a “swarm” […]
- [Watch: In A First, SpaceX 'Catches' Falling Rocket Booster On Launchpad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/watch-in-a-first-spacex-catches-falling-rocket-booster-on-launchpad/): SpaceX successfully “caught” the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company’s quest for rapid reusability.
- [What Is THAAD, The US Anti-Missile Defence System Being Deployed In Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/what-is-thaad-the-us-anti-missile-defence-system-being-deployed-in-israel/): The United States has been privately urging Israel to calibrate its response to avoid triggering a broader war in the Middle East
- [Chinese military video shows major drill around Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/chinese-military-video-shows-major-drill-around-taiwan/): The Chinese military has released video showing its forces conducting a mock operation against Taiwan.
- [‘Burned and charred bodies’ as Israel hits tents at central Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/burned-and-charred-bodies-as-israel-hits-tents-at-central-gaza-hospital/): Videos from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital show rescuers scrambling to save people as they struggle to contain a major fire.
- [Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/why-hasnt-us-president-biden-made-any-state-visits-to-africa/): The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.
- ['Wait For The Final Fate': SFJ's Pannun Threatens Canadian MP Over Criticism Of Khalistani Extremism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/wait-for-the-final-fate-sfjs-pannun-threatens-canadian-mp-over-criticism-of-khalistani-extremism/): Arya’s powerful speech highlighted these incidents, urging law enforcement agencies to address Khalistani extremism with the seriousness it deserves
- [‘No Question Of A Pull-Aside': MEA Sources Firm On Question Over India-Pakistan Bilateral During SCO Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/no-question-of-a-pull-aside-mea-sources-firm-on-question-over-india-pakistan-bilateral-during-sco-meet/): The SCO member States will be represented by the Prime Ministers of China, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
- [Israel Says It Found Hezbollah Tunnel Shaft Near UN Base In Lebanon ‘Used To Transfer A Lot Of Arms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israel-says-it-found-hezbollah-tunnel-shaft-near-un-base-in-lebanon-used-to-transfer-a-lot-of-arms/): In a stretch of scrubby frontier less than 1,000 feet north of the concrete wall that divides Lebanon from Israel, two Israeli commanders stood in enemy territory and peered into a carved stone shaft. The hole, large enough for a man with a backpack, descended for about 25 feet before giving way to a horizontal […]
- [Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks women’s marathon world record in Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/kenyas-ruth-chepngetich-breaks-womens-marathon-world-record-in-chicago/): Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.
- [As ISIS-Type Hindu Killings Emerge In Bangladesh, Top Sources Say 'Jihadist Mindset' Is Taking Over The Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/as-isis-type-hindu-killings-emerge-in-bangladesh-top-sources-say-jihadist-mindset-is-taking-over-the-country/): The five-day Hindu religious festival began with an invocation of Goddess Durga, an occasion called Maha Shasthi on Wednesday
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 962](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-962/): As the war enters its 962nd day, these are the main developments.
- ['No Food In Nearly 2 Weeks': Kamala Harris Voices Concern After UN Agency Says Gaza Is At 'Breaking Point'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/no-food-in-nearly-2-weeks-kamala-harris-voices-concern-after-un-agency-says-gaza-is-at-breaking-point/): “Civilians must be protected and must have access to food, water, and medicine. International humanitarian law must be respected,” Harris said in a post on X
- [Kamala Harris Releases Medical Report, Drawing Contrast With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/kamala-harris-releases-medical-report-drawing-contrast-with-donald-trump-2/): Harris said Trump’s reluctance to provide a detailed medical reports is the latest example of his lack of transparency
- [US McDonalds Worker Left Red-Faced After She Fails To Recognise Ex-US President Bill Clinton | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/us-mcdonalds-worker-left-red-faced-after-she-fails-to-recognise-ex-us-president-bill-clinton-watch/): Blill Clinton urged churchgoers in Albany, Georgia, on Sunday to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the office he once held
- [Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/poorest-countries-in-worst-financial-shape-since-2006-world-bank-says/): Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.
- [Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/zelenskyy-accuses-north-korea-of-sending-soldiers-to-help-russia-in-war/): Ukraine’s president says his country and allies need to evolve their response in light of Russia’s deepening alliance.
- [Christian Villagers 'Trapped' In South Lebanon Crossfire Amid War Between Israel, Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/christian-villagers-trapped-in-south-lebanon-crossfire-amid-war-between-israel-hezbollah/): After almost a year of cross-border fire, Israel began conducting a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds and sent ground troops across the border late last month
- [Jaishankar To Reach Pakistan On Tuesday For SCO Summit, May Join Welcome Dinner Hosted By Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/jaishankar-to-reach-pakistan-on-tuesday-for-sco-summit-may-join-welcome-dinner-hosted-by-shehbaz-sharif/): A 15-member delegation from China, a 4-member delegation from Kyrgyzstan and a two-member delegation from Iran also reached Islamabad
- [Four Israeli Soldiers Killed In Hezbollah Strike On Military Base; Drone Used In Attack Believed To Be Mirsad-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/four-israeli-soldiers-killed-in-hezbollah-strike-on-military-base-drone-used-in-attack-believed-to-be-mirsad-1/): Hezbollah has been regularly firing rockets and drones into Israel for more than a year, but has reached further since the fighting escalated in late September
- [Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential race, polls suggest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/harris-losing-ground-to-trump-in-us-presidential-race-polls-suggest/): Democratic and Republican nominees locked in dead heat with less than a month until vote, according to new polling.
- [China Starts Military Drills Around Taiwan, With Planes And Ships Encircling The Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/china-starts-military-drills-around-taiwan-with-planes-and-ships-encircling-the-island/): Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday’s drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in the past two years
- [US Elections: It’s All About Democracy, Say Americans Backing Kamala Harris in ‘Blue Wall’ Washington D.C.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/us-elections-its-all-about-democracy-say-americans-backing-kamala-harris-in-blue-wall-washington-d-c/): The Capitol attack horror lingers on but Donald Trump has support on the issue of inflation and immigration. Republican supporters tell CNN-News18 how the gas prices, grocery bills have doubled since he left office
- [Man Arrested Near Donald Trump Rally In California Weeks After Second Assassination Attempt on Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/man-arrested-near-donald-trump-rally-in-california-weeks-after-second-assassination-attempt-on-him/): Trump’s rally on Saturday took place in the Coachella Valley, an area known for its annual music and arts festival
- [‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/a-name-a-function-and-a-philosophy-the-art-of-indonesian-batik/): The city of Solo is the centre of the country’s batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.
- [China starts new war games near democratic Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/china-starts-new-war-games-near-democratic-taiwan/): Beijing begins manoeuvres to north, south and east of island, days after President Lai made first National Day speech.
- [US sheriff says ‘probably prevented’ third Trump assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/us-sheriff-says-probably-prevented-third-trump-assassination-attempt/): Suspect faces firearms charges but denies he tried to harm ex-US president and Republican candidate at California rally.
- [How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/how-is-the-nobel-peace-prize-decided/): Japanese recipient of this year’s prize says those helping in Gaza should have been honoured.
- [Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/iceland-pm-calls-new-election-as-coalition-government-collapses/): PM Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for gov’t collapse.
- [Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/biden-surveys-hurricane-milton-destruction-in-florida-pledges-support/): US president says, ‘We’re doing everything we can’ as Florida residents assess damage from back-to-back hurricanes.
- [US deploying THAAD missile defence system, troops to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/us-deploying-thaad-missile-defence-system-troops-to-israel/): US says move underscores ‘ironclad commitment’ to Israel’s defence against ‘further missile attacks by Iran’.
- [More than 60 wounded in Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli military site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/more-than-60-wounded-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-on-israeli-military-site/): Hezbollah says it launched a ‘swarm of drones’ at an Israeli military camp in Binyamina, northern Israel.
- [Hezbollah Airs Slain Nasrallah’s Audio Message | Iran “Ready” For War | Israel Using Illegal Bombs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/hezbollah-airs-slain-nasrallahs-audio-message-iran-ready-for-war-israel-using-illegal-bombs/): Hezbollah aired an audio recording of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah just over two weeks after an Israeli air strike killed him in southern Beirut. “We count on you to defend your people, your families, your nation, your values, your dignity, and this holy and blessed land,” Nasrallah is heard saying in the audio. Iran’s […]
- [40 Injured In Israel As Hezbollah Drone Attack Targets Military Base Near Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/40-injured-in-israel-as-hezbollah-drone-attack-targets-military-base-near-haifa/): Hezbollah said it was a retaliation for the Basta and Nweiri airstrikes that killed at least 22.
- [Ukraine rights envoy urges response to alleged execution of captured troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/ukraine-rights-envoy-urges-response-to-alleged-execution-of-captured-troops/): Dmytro Lubinets says he sent letters to the United Nations and the International Red Cross regarding alleged killings.
- [Prepping for the worst: Election workers anticipate threats in US vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/prepping-for-the-worst-election-workers-anticipate-threats-in-us-vote/): In 2020, Donald Trump cast doubt on the voting results. Four years on, election officials still face the consequences.
- [Israel PM Netanyahu Wants To Seal Off Aid To North Gaza To Starve Out Hamas But Palestinian Civilians Could Suffer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israel-pm-netanyahu-wants-to-seal-off-aid-to-north-gaza-to-starve-out-hamas-but-palestinian-civilians-could-suffer/): Palestinians will have a week to leave the northern third of the Gaza Strip after which the Israeli forces will declare it a closed military zone.
- [China’s Li Could Inaugurate New Beijing-Funded Airport In Pakistan’s Restive Balochistan Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/chinas-li-could-inaugurate-new-beijing-funded-airport-in-pakistans-restive-balochistan-province/): Li will be in Islamabad to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and is expected to inaugurate the Gwadar International Airport.
- [Are the US and Israel creating a ‘new world order’ in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/are-the-us-and-israel-creating-a-new-world-order-in-the-middle-east/): The US and Israel are rearranging the Middle East to their liking, argues Center for International Policy’s Matt Duss.
- [UNIFIL says Israeli military forced entry at base in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/unifil-says-israeli-military-forced-entry-at-base-in-southern-lebanon/): UNIFIL says two Israeli tanks ‘destroyed the position’s main gate and forcibly entered the position’.
- [‘Bengalis Pulled Down Pak Army’s Pants, We’ll Break Their Jaws’: Pashtun Leader’s Bold Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/bengalis-pulled-down-pak-armys-pants-well-break-their-jaws-pashtun-leaders-bold-threat/): Pashtun leader Manzoor Pashteen in a fiery speech warned Pakistani generals and accused the government in Pakistan for clamping down on their rights.
- [In A First, SpaceX Catches Giant Starship Booster Back At Launch Pad | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/in-a-first-spacex-catches-giant-starship-booster-back-at-launch-pad-video/): During its last flight in June, SpaceX achieved its first successful splashdown with Starship, a prototype spaceship that Musk hopes will one day carry humans to Mars.
- [Ukraine Launches Probe Into Death Of Scribe Viktoria Roshchyna Who Was Arrested By Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/ukraine-launches-probe-into-death-of-scribe-viktoria-roshchyna-who-was-arrested-by-russia/): Viktoria Roshchyna travelled to eastern Ukraine and disappeared in August last year and Russian acknowledged this year that she was being held.
- [China “Fully Prepared” After Lai’s “Confrontational” Speech, US Warns Against “Provocation” | Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/china-fully-prepared-after-lais-confrontational-speech-us-warns-against-provocation-taiwan/): On October 13, Taiwan reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to its south amid concerns about the possibility of a new round of Chinese war games. Taiwan’s defence ministry said a Chinese navy group led by the carrier the Liaoning had entered waters near the Bashi Channel. The Bashi Channel connects the South China […]
- [THAAD: US Sending Air Defence Battery, Troops To Israel To Strengthen Defence Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/thaad-us-sending-air-defence-battery-troops-to-israel-to-strengthen-defence-against-iran/): THAAD or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery can eliminate short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.
- [Israel-UN Tussle: Netanyahu Tells Peacekeeping Troops To Get Out Of Harm’s Way As Tanks Enter Their Positions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israel-un-tussle-netanyahu-tells-peacekeeping-troops-to-get-out-of-harms-way-as-tanks-enter-their-positions/): Netanyahu said the UN chief must move peacekeepers deployed in south Lebanon out of “harm’s way”, saying Hezbollah was using them as “human shields”.
- [‘No Nuclear Assets But…’ Israel Has ‘Narrowed Down’ Targets For Iran Strike, Tehran Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/no-nuclear-assets-but-israel-has-narrowed-down-targets-for-iran-strike-tehran-vows-retaliation/): The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said that it struck two vital Israeli targets in the port of Eilat using drones. The Iraq–based armed group aligned with Iran has been launching attacks on Israeli targets ever since the war on Gaza began in early Oct. The Resistance has also been hitting American military bases in Iraq […]
- [Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/al-shifa-hospital-annihilation-and-resilience/): A year into the genocide in Gaza, survivors of the destruction of al-Shifa Hospital recount the tragedy.
- [Ukraine’s F-16 Viper “Shoots Down” Russia’s Supersonic Su-34 Jet About to “Drop Aerial Glide Bomb”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/ukraines-f-16-viper-shoots-down-russias-supersonic-su-34-jet-about-to-drop-aerial-glide-bomb/): The US-made F-16 jets in Ukraine may have had their first kill after weeks on the battlefield, according to several reports. One of Moscow’s fighter jets has been shot down by Ukrainian forces, according to a military blogger with links to the Russian air force. Several reports claim a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber has […]
- [Netanyahu Tells UN Peacekeepers To Leave Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/netanyahu-tells-un-peacekeepers-to-leave-southern-lebanon/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the UN to evacuate its peacekeepers from combat zones in Lebanon, citing their vulnerability to Hezbollah. Since October 10, five peacekeepers have been injured in various incidents linked to ongoing clashes, raising concerns over their safety amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah.
- [Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to win Shanghai Masters final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/top-ranked-jannik-sinner-beats-novak-djokovic-to-win-shanghai-masters-final/): The US Open and Australian Open champion levelled his career head-to-head record against Djokovic at 4-4.
- [The ICC’s credibility is hanging by a thread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/the-iccs-credibility-is-hanging-by-a-thread/): If the court does not issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant, it will lose its legitimacy.
- [Israeli Troops Capture Hezbollah Militant From Lebanon Tunnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israeli-troops-capture-hezbollah-militant-from-lebanon-tunnel/): Israel’s army released a video claiming to show a Hezbollah militant in a southern Lebanon tunnel. Troops found an underground compound with a hideout area and weapons. Both Israel and Hezbollah acknowledge an extensive tunnel network, reportedly expanded since the 2006 war, extending hundreds of kilometers.
- [Pakistan vs England second Test: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem dropped from squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/pakistan-vs-england-second-test-babar-shaheen-naseem-dropped-from-squad/): Babar and both leading pacers are being ‘rested on the basis of current form and fitness’, Pakistan Cricket Board says.
- [What is UNIFIL?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/what-is-unifil/): The United Nations peacekeeping force has been in Lebanon since 1978, but today they are threatened by Israel.
- [SpaceX ‘catches’ giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/spacex-catches-giant-starship-rocket-booster-in-fifth-flight-test/): SpaceX launches enormous rocket on boldest test flight yet, catching returning booster back at pad with mechanical arms.
- [Israeli siege of north Gaza kills 300 Palestinians and traps thousands more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/13/israeli-siege-of-north-gaza-kills-300-palestinians-and-traps-thousands-more/): At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during their siege and bombardment of northern Gaza.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 964](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-964/): As the war enters its 964th day, these are the main developments.
- [US state of Georgia reports record turnout on first day of early voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-state-of-georgia-reports-record-turnout-on-first-day-of-early-voting/): Georgia is one of several key battleground states set to decide the election, with turnout showing voter enthusiasm.
- [US threatens Israel but deploys troops, revealing policy inconsistency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-threatens-israel-but-deploys-troops-revealing-policy-inconsistency/): US threatened to withhold military aid to Israel, but deployed troops, anti-missile system at the same time.
- [Boeing shores up finances even as striking workers rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/boeing-shores-up-finances-even-as-striking-workers-rally/): Some analysts are sceptical of Boeing’s financial plans, saying short-term liquidity may be worse than thought.
- [Shaban al-Dalou: The Palestinian teen burned to death in Israeli bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/shaban-al-dalou-the-palestinian-teen-burned-to-death-in-israeli-bombing/): 19-year-old Shaban al-Dalou had filmed himself donating blood and narrating his family’s displacement in Deir el-Balah.
- [Palestinian man burned alive after Israeli strike on hospital courtyard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/palestinian-man-burned-alive-after-israeli-strike-on-hospital-courtyard/): A 20-year-old Palestinian man who was confined to a hospital bed was burned to death after an Israeli strike.
- [Hezbollah warns of more rockets unless Israel ends air and ground attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/hezbollah-warns-of-more-rockets-unless-israel-ends-air-and-ground-attacks/): Hezbollah vows to fire more rockets until Israel stops air strikes and ground invasion in Lebanon.
- [Who is lobbying for India’s Modi government on Capitol Hill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/who-is-lobbying-for-indias-modi-government-on-capitol-hill/): US-based Hindu American Foundation has laundered Modi gov’t’s track record on minorities, championed its interests.
- [Mozambique’s faded hotel squatters hope for change after polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/mozambiques-faded-hotel-squatters-hope-for-change-after-polls/): Around 4,000 people squatting at a once-luxurious hotel are hoping for a better life.
- [10 members of displaced family killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/10-members-of-displaced-family-killed-in-gaza/): 10 members of the Abu Taamiya family were killed by an Israeli airstrike in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
- [Hezbollah Threatens Attacks 'Anywhere In Israel', Mocks Netanyahu's 'No Mercy' Warning | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/hezbollah-threatens-attacks-anywhere-in-israel-mocks-netanyahus-no-mercy-warning-lebanon/): Hezbollah’s deputy chief and acting leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, made a series of statements addressing the ongoing conflict with Israel. Speaking in Arabic, he outlined Hezbollah’s new approach, describing it as the “equation of hurting the enemy,” with missiles and drones reaching Tel Aviv, as former leader Hassan Nasrallah had envisioned. He emphasised that since […]
- [Singapore Scrambles 2 Fighter Jets to Escort AI Express Plane After Bomb Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/singapore-scrambles-2-fighter-jets-to-escort-ai-express-plane-after-bomb-threat/): Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Air India Express received an email that there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 that was bound for Singapore
- [Trudeau Ally, Khalistan Backer Jagmeet Singh’s Demand For ‘Sanctions On Indian Diplomats’ Evokes Laughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/trudeau-ally-khalistan-backer-jagmeet-singhs-demand-for-sanctions-on-indian-diplomats-evokes-laughter/): Jagmeet Singh said that sanctions should be imposed on Indian diplomats, parroting Trudeau’s claims of Indian involvement in a killing of a separatist terrorist.
- [Air taxi growth demands efficient vertiports and traffic control systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/air-taxi-growth-demands-efficient-vertiports-and-traffic-control-systems/): Demand for air taxis is rising, but regulatory approval and consumer trust remain significant hurdles, analysts warn.
- [Have Israel’s wars on Gaza and Lebanon made Netanyahu more popular?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/have-israels-wars-on-gaza-and-lebanon-made-netanyahu-more-popular/): Some opinion polls suggest the Israeli prime minister’s approval ratings are rising.
- [Excitement as two new pandas arrive in US from China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/excitement-as-two-new-pandas-arrive-in-us-from-china/): The bears, part of China’s ‘panda diplomacy’, will stay in DC’s National Zoo under a 10-year agreement.
- [Watch: ‘Comet of the Century’ Lights Up Night Skies In First Visit In 80,000 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/watch-comet-of-the-century-lights-up-night-skies-in-first-visit-in-80000-years/): People on social media shared photos and videos of the ancient comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which appears once every 80,000 years.
- ['Rockets & Drones Reached Haifa, Tel Aviv' Hezbollah Vows Attacks 'Anywhere In Israel', Offers Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/rockets-drones-reached-haifa-tel-aviv-hezbollah-vows-attacks-anywhere-in-israel-offers-truce/): Hezbollah’s deputy chief Naim Qassem said the group was “at direct war with Israel” following the attack on Lebanon. Qassem said Hezbollah “will not be defeated” and urged Israelis to accept a ceasefire. Hezbollah was imposing “real losses and costs upon the enemy, by daily targeting Haifa and what is beyond it”, Qassem said. Meanwhile, […]
- [Israel Assured Biden It Won’t Strike Iranian Nuclear, Oil Sites, US Officials Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israel-assured-biden-it-wont-strike-iranian-nuclear-oil-sites-us-officials-claim/): The US believes that the sending of the THAAD battery and additional troops has allayed some of the concerns that Israel had.
- [US and Canada impose sanctions, blacklist pro-Palestinian group Samidoun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-and-canada-impose-sanctions-blacklist-pro-palestinian-group-samidoun/): Curbs against Palestinian prisoner support network imposed amid mounting pressure since Israel’s Gaza war began.
- [Worst drought in century devastates Southern Africa with millions at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/worst-drought-in-century-devastates-southern-africa-with-millions-at-risk/): Over 27 million lives affected by worst drought in a century, with 21 million children malnourished, says WFP.
- [Canada’s Trudeau Dials UK PM Starmer, Discusses ‘Allegations Under Discussion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/canadas-trudeau-dials-uk-pm-starmer-discusses-allegations-under-discussion/): UK PM Keir Starmer agreed that ‘rule of law’ is important while speaking to Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau over the phone call.
- [North Korea Blows Up Roads Connecting It To South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/north-korea-blows-up-roads-connecting-it-to-south/): North Korea detonated sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border with South Korea, the South’s military reported on October 15. The explosions occurred around midday, targeting northern parts of the roads and railways linked to the South, according to a statement from South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of […]
- [Row Won’t Impact India-Canada Bilateral Trade, Investment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/row-wont-impact-india-canada-bilateral-trade-investment-report/): Government sources said that Canadian investments can be routed through countries like Singapore, the UAE and the US because India remains a ‘preferred investment destination’.
- [‘Attempt To Garner Support From Radical Elements’: Ex-Diplomats Dismiss Canada’s Trudeau’s Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/attempt-to-garner-support-from-radical-elements-ex-diplomats-dismiss-canadas-trudeaus-claims/): Several former diplomats said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions show he wants to shore up his chances in the next elections.
- ['If Hezbollah Joins Iran's Attack...' Israel Faces Interceptor Missile Shortage As US Rushes THAAD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/if-hezbollah-joins-irans-attack-israel-faces-interceptor-missile-shortage-as-us-rushes-thaad/): Israel is facing a shortage of interceptor missiles amid attacks from Hezbollah and other Iranian allies. According to the Financial Times, the US is working to “close gaps” in Israel’s air defenses as it prepares for a possible escalating conflict with Iran. The US has pledged to deploy the THAAD anti-ballistic missile system ahead of […]
- [Students in Pakistan continue protests against alleged Lahore campus rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/students-in-pakistan-continue-protests-against-alleged-lahore-campus-rape/): Students rally after a rape is reported on social media over the weekend.
- [Timeline of tensions: How India-Canada relations soured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/timeline-of-tensions-how-india-canada-relations-soured/): Tensions between the two countries were brewing long before the latest diplomatic spat.
- [Reports: Jets finalising trade to acquire NFL wide receiver Davante Adams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/reports-jets-finalising-trade-to-acquire-nfl-wide-receiver-davante-adams/): The Jets are reportedly finalising a trade with the Raiders to reunite Adams with former star teammate Aaron Rodgers.
- [US governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over porn forum claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-governor-candidate-mark-robinson-sues-cnn-over-porn-forum-claims/): North Carolina’s Robinson denies report he wrote racially and sexually explicit posts and called himself a ‘black Nazi’.
- [A second Trump presidency has raised concerns of migrant workers’ rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/a-second-trump-presidency-has-raised-concerns-of-migrant-workers-rights/): Former US President Trump says if re-elected, there would be a return of ICE raids.
- [Trump Calls For A Doctor As Supporters Collapse at Pennsylvania Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/trump-calls-for-a-doctor-as-supporters-collapse-at-pennsylvania-event/): Republican nominee for president, Donald Trump, addressed the audience during a rally where two attendees required medical assistance. Acknowledging the situation, Trump called for a doctor, praising the “incredible” first responders and their swift action. He spoke about the dedication of his supporters, who had been waiting in the heat and expressed appreciation for the […]
- [UN Peacekeepers Reject Netanyahu Call To Leave Lebanon, Meloni Slams Israel's "Unjustified Attitude"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/un-peacekeepers-reject-netanyahu-call-to-leave-lebanon-meloni-slams-israels-unjustified-attitude/): UN peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move amid intensifying fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The UN’s refusal to abide by the Israeli directive comes after five “blue helmets” suffered injuries after an Israeli tank breached an UNIFIL post in Lebanon. Israel has faced severe criticism over […]
- [‘Our neighbours burned alive’: The bombing of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/our-neighbours-burned-alive-the-bombing-of-al-aqsa-martyrs-hospital/): Israel bombs a makeshift displacement camp in the courtyard of a central Gaza hospital, spreading fear.
- [Why has the India-Canada row escalated?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/why-has-the-india-canada-row-escalated/): India and Canada have kicked out one another’s diplomats after a row over who is responsible for the killing of a Sikh.
- [Irregular border crossings decline as EU immigration policy stiffens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/irregular-border-crossings-decline-as-eu-immigration-policy-stiffens/): Irregular crossings fell 42 percent in the first nine months of 2024, according to EU’s border agency Frontex.
- [US Adds To Israel’s Protection Or Crosses Iran’s ‘Red Line’ By Deploying THAAD, Troops To Tel Aviv?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-adds-to-israels-protection-or-crosses-irans-red-line-by-deploying-thaad-troops-to-tel-aviv/): The United States is sending an advanced missile defence system to Israel, along with about 100 American troops to operate it. This was revealed by the Pentagon in an official announcement over the weekend. It is the first deployment of US forces to Israel since the Hamas-led attacks there on Oct. 7, 2023.President Joe Biden […]
- [US Elections: Why Does Florida Count All Ballots On Polling Day, But California Needs Weeks To Announce Results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-elections-why-does-florida-count-all-ballots-on-polling-day-but-california-needs-weeks-to-announce-results/): The Constitution outlines general election principles, allowing states to determine specifics, impacting voter processes, result tabulation, and election security.
- [A sustainable global universal basic income can be done. Here is how](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/a-sustainable-global-universal-basic-income-can-be-done-here-is-how/): We have developed a model that can provide a global UBI through a ‘cap and share’ scheme for fossil fuels.
- [American News Outlets Do Not Hold The Elections, Yet They Call The Winners, Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/american-news-outlets-do-not-hold-the-elections-yet-they-call-the-winners-heres-why/): In modern elections, voters learn the presidential winner early through “race calls” by the AP and networks, despite the official Electoral College process following later.
- [OECD calls off antibribery mission to Hungary in unprecedented move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/oecd-calls-off-antibribery-mission-to-hungary-in-unprecedented-move/): Paris-based organisation cites government’s failure to act on its previous recommendations, some more than a decade old.
- [Video: Syrian war refugees return home to flee attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/video-syrian-war-refugees-return-home-to-flee-attacks-in-lebanon/): Refugees from Syria’s war have been arriving back in opposition-held areas after fleeing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
- [Protesters block New York stock exchange over US arms for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/protesters-block-new-york-stock-exchange-over-us-arms-for-israel/): Hundreds of protesters blockaded the New York Stock Exchange to demand the US stops arming and funding Israel’s wars.
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: How Does Electoral College Work As Voters Don’t Directly Elect The President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-presidential-elections-2024-how-does-electoral-college-work-as-voters-dont-directly-elect-the-president/): US Election 2024: When US voters cast their ballot, they are technically voting for a slate of electors who will then vote for president and vice president on a specific day in December. It is not necessary that the presidential candidate who gets the most Electoral College votes is the one favoured by the majority […]
- [Israel-Lebanon War: IDF ‘Finds’ Hezbollah Tunnel ‘Stocked with Iranian, Russian Arms’ Near UN Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israel-lebanon-war-idf-finds-hezbollah-tunnel-stocked-with-iranian-russian-arms-near-un-post/): The Israeli army took reporters to what they said was a Hezbollah tunnel shaft some 200 metres (219 yards) from a UN post in southern Lebanon on Sunday (October 13).Brigadier General Yiftach Norkin told reporters that the structure built by Hezbollah is “against every part of the 1701 decision (United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701) […]
- [‘Unstable’: Kamala On Trump After He Threatens Military Action Against ‘Enemy From Within’ Referring To Opponents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/unstable-kamala-on-trump-after-he-threatens-military-action-against-enemy-from-within-referring-to-opponents/): Kamala Harris said Donald Trump has become unhinged after he said “sick people, radical left lunatics” could be “very easily handled” by the US military if he is voted to power.
- [What is the THAAD antimissile system that the US is sending Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/what-is-the-thaad-antimissile-system-that-the-us-is-sending-israel/): Washington wants to test if its advanced THAAD system is useful against Iran’s new hypersonic ballistic missiles.
- [UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/un-warns-of-humanitarian-catastrophe-in-lebanon-amid-israel-hezbollah-war/): UNICEF, WFP call for support for hundreds of thousands displaced by fighting, with women and children bearing the brunt.
- [Countdown To US Presidential Election: Key Facts To Know Ahead Of November 5th Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/countdown-to-us-presidential-election-key-facts-to-know-ahead-of-november-5th-showdown/): With election day looming, data and trends offer insights into the November 5th race between former US president and Republican Donald Trump and US Vice President and Democrat Kamala Harris.
- [Air India's Delhi-Chicago Flight Receives Bomb Threat, Diverted To Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/air-indias-delhi-chicago-flight-receives-bomb-threat-diverted-to-canada/): This is the second bomb threat reported today which brings the total to five such incidents involving flights in the past two days.
- [Israeli forces ramp up north Gaza assault as 55 killed across enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israeli-forces-ramp-up-north-gaza-assault-as-55-killed-across-enclave/): Twelve bodies recovered in the Jabalia refugee camp, where the Israeli army launched a ground offensive 11 days ago.
- [Trump vs Harris-Ending the War on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/trump-vs-harris-ending-the-war-on-gaza/): Who wins the US election could mean big differences to the people of Gaza.
- [Israel’s Narrative on its war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israels-narrative-on-its-war-on-gaza/): Information warfare
- [Iran’s Qaani “Alive, Unhurt”, State TV Shows Quds Chief Attending Funeral of Slain IRGC Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/irans-qaani-alive-unhurt-state-tv-shows-quds-chief-attending-funeral-of-slain-irgc-commander/): Days after reports of house arrest and interrogation, Iranian state TV showed a person believed to be the Quds Force Commander, Esmail Qaani. Iran’s state TV showed a man, purportedly Qaani, at a funeral service in Iraq’s Karbala for a top Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Lebanon. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) General, Abbas […]
- [India Buys 31 Predator ‘Hunter-Killer’ Drones From US In Mega $4 Billion Defence Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/india-buys-31-predator-hunter-killer-drones-from-us-in-mega-4-billion-defence-deal/): The deal was signed in presence of top defence and strategy officials in New Delhi and was finalised weeks ahead of the US presidential elections.
- [Desperate journeys: Syrian refugees fleeing Israel’s assault on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/desperate-journeys-syrian-refugees-fleeing-israels-assault-on-lebanon/): From one war zone to another, and back again – how some of the most vulnerable cannot escape wherever they turn.
- [Israel says ‘national interests’ will dictate retaliation against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israel-says-national-interests-will-dictate-retaliation-against-iran/): PM Netanyahu’s office says it will consider US ‘opinions’, but Israel will make its own decision in attacking Iran.
- ['This Is Not What Allies Do': Trudeau Critics Call Out Canada's 'Khalistan Problem' As India Ties Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/this-is-not-what-allies-do-trudeau-critics-call-out-canadas-khalistan-problem-as-india-ties-collapse/): Tensions between India and Canada have escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of involvement in violence against Sikh separatists, though experts criticize the lack of a compelling evidence.
- [Russia’s Tu-134 ‘Used To Transport Defence Officials’ Set Ablaze Over 1,000 Km From Ukraine: HUR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/russias-tu-134-used-to-transport-defence-officials-set-ablaze-over-1000-km-from-ukraine-hur/): A Russian Tu-134 military transport aircraft was set on fire at a military airfield in Orenburg Oblast overnight on Oct. 13, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported. “Such Soviet aircraft are used, in particular, to transport the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry,” HUR said.
- ['Same Trudeau Saying Same Old Things': MEA Sources On Canadian PM's Allegations Against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/same-trudeau-saying-same-old-things-mea-sources-on-canadian-pms-allegations-against-india/): Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs rejected Trudeau claims, stating, “Same old Trudeau saying the same old things for the same old reasons”
- [To boost Ukraine’s army, feared patrols hunt for potential conscripts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/to-boost-ukraines-army-feared-patrols-hunt-for-potential-conscripts/): Officials stalk nightclubs, concerts and subway stations, looking for men who cannot serve or refuse to join the army.
- [Watch: Mexico Deploys 400 Additional Troops to Quell Violence Amid Infighting Within Sinaloa Cartel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/watch-mexico-deploys-400-additional-troops-to-quell-violence-amid-infighting-within-sinaloa-cartel/): Mexico has deployed 400 additional troops to curb escalating violence linked to internal conflicts within the Sinaloa Cartel. The infighting has intensified as factions compete for control, creating unrest in several regions. Authorities aim to stabilize affected areas and protect civilians amid clashes. The Sinaloa Cartel, long known for drug trafficking, is facing leadership struggles […]
- ['Open Admission Of Supporting...': Internet Reacts After Canadian Cop Accepts Khalistan Presence On Its Soil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/open-admission-of-supporting-internet-reacts-after-canadian-cop-accepts-khalistan-presence-on-its-soil/): With the admission of the presence of pro-Khalistani elements in the country, many people pointed out that Canada openly accepted their intent to openly ‘support radicalism.’
- [“We Expect India To…” Canada Expels Top New Delhi Diplomats, Links Them To Murder Of Sikh Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/we-expect-india-to-canada-expels-top-new-delhi-diplomats-links-them-to-murder-of-sikh-leader/): Tensions between India and Canada escalated on Monday after the Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected the “diplomatic communication” it received from Canada last week. The communication was linked to the probe into the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
- [Netanyahu Tells US Israel ‘Won’t Strike Iran’s Nuke Or…’: What Will Be On Bibi’s Hit List Now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/netanyahu-tells-us-israel-wont-strike-irans-nuke-or-what-will-be-on-bibis-hit-list-now/): Israel has assured its ally the United States that a planned retaliatory attack on Iran won’t target Tehran’s nuclear or oil facilities, as per a report. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has assured the senior White House figures including President Biden of limited counterstrike on Iran, reported The Washington Post.The reported pledge was made during a […]
- [Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/israel-kills-at-least-21-in-strike-on-christian-town-in-north-lebanon/): The attack in the Christian-majority town of Aitou hit a house rented to displaced families.
- [Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes monkey deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/activists-warn-of-dangers-as-hong-kong-zoo-probes-monkey-deaths/): Hong Kong’s oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.
- [Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/video-shows-north-korea-blowing-up-roads-to-the-south/): North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.
- [Palestinians in Gaza face asbestos danger from war rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/palestinians-in-gaza-face-asbestos-danger-from-war-rubble/): Asbestos in the vast piles of rubble left by Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza is a threat to Palestinians.
- [Taiwan reports surrounded by 153 Chinese military aircraft during drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/taiwan-reports-surrounded-by-153-chinese-military-aircraft-during-drills/): Exercises raise regional tension warns Taipei; US slams war games as it launches drills with Philippines.
- [Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/families-want-justice-blood-money-for-au-peacekeeper-killings-in-somalia/): As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
- [Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/nigeria-return-from-libya-as-algeria-and-cameroon-qualify-for-afcon-2025/): Nigeria’s claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.
- [India- Canada Tensions Escalate, NDP Chief Jagmeet Singh Demands Ban On The RSS Network In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/india-canada-tensions-escalate-ndp-chief-jagmeet-singh-demands-ban-on-the-rss-network-in-canada/): India- Canada tensions escalate, NDP Chief Jagmeet Singh demands ban on the RSS network in Canada
- [US Elections: In Kamala Harris’ Backyard California, It Isn’t Woke to Support Trump But He Has Fans Here Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/us-elections-in-kamala-harris-backyard-california-it-isnt-woke-to-support-trump-but-he-has-fans-here-too/): While there is strong support for Harris here, especially among women who seem to be yearning for US’s first woman President, many Americans admitted they liked Trump but would not say so on record
- [EU sanctions Iran over alleged missile transfers to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/eu-sanctions-iran-over-alleged-missile-transfers-to-russia/): European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.
- [Deep pain in a beautiful West Bank home: The Arrabis’ dead sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/deep-pain-in-a-beautiful-west-bank-home-the-arrabis-dead-sons/): Israeli soldiers killed one brother after another. Eventually all three were laid to rest beside their father.
- [Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/cuban-president-leads-pro-palestinian-march-in-havana/): Scheduled for October 7 to mark one year since Israel’s war on Gaza, the rally was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.
- [Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/australia-announces-plans-to-ban-debit-card-surcharges/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.
- [North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/north-korea-blows-up-roads-near-south-korean-border-as-tensions-soar/): Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.
- [Trudeau Says India Backing Criminal Activities On Its Soil As Questions Linger Over Canada's Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/trudeau-says-india-backing-criminal-activities-on-its-soil-as-questions-linger-over-canadas-claims/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused Indian agents of involvement in criminal activities on Canadian soil, including the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- [‘Desperate Trudeau Needs Sikh Support to Save Himself Next Year': Intel Sources on Canada's Soft Spot for Khalistanis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/desperate-trudeau-needs-sikh-support-to-save-himself-next-year-intel-sources-on-canadas-soft-spot-for-khalistanis/): Intel sources on Tuesday said Trudeau needs NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s support for his survival and wants to stay in power to run a minority government
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 963](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-963/): As the war enters its 963rd day, these are the main developments.
- [Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/russia-jails-french-researcher-laurent-vinatier-for-three-years/): Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.
- [Canada Alleges 'Lawrence Bishnoi Gang' Targeting Pro-Khalistani Elements Hours After India Pulls Diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/canada-alleges-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-targeting-pro-khalistani-elements-hours-after-india-pulls-diplomats/): The allegations surfaced at a time when the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is under law enforcement lens in India for its alleged involvement in the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique.
- [IDF Finds Hezbollah Bunker With Stocked Arms, Bikes For Israel Attack Bigger Than Oct 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/idf-finds-hezbollah-bunker-with-stocked-arms-bikes-for-israel-attack-bigger-than-oct-7/): The IDF captured the underground complex late last week near the international border after a Hezbollah fighter was located hiding inside the bunker
- [Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/google-signs-deal-with-startup-to-build-small-nuclear-reactors-to-power-ai/): Deal with Kairos Power comes as tech giants are scouring the globe for electricity sources to power data centres.
- ['Trudeau Helping Khalistani Forces, No Action Against Separatists': Indo-Canadian Journo Amid Diplomatic Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/trudeau-helping-khalistani-forces-no-action-against-separatists-indo-canadian-journo-amid-diplomatic-row/): Indo-Canadian journalist Deepak Punj has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for failing to address Khalistani violence and immigration issues, while also alleging police inaction against separatist groups in the country.
- [Harris slams Trump in Pennsylvania as US election race heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/harris-slams-trump-in-pennsylvania-as-us-election-race-heats-up/): Harris says second Trump term would be ‘dangerous’ as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.
- [Doctor pleads with world after attack on Gaza hospital grounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/doctor-pleads-with-world-after-attack-on-gaza-hospital-grounds/): Mohammed Tahir, a UK doctor on his third medical mission to Gaza, pleads with the world to do more to end the war.
- [Once dubbed ‘world’s worst’, Malaysia’s stock market is making a comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/15/once-dubbed-worlds-worst-malaysias-stock-market-is-making-a-comeback/): Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants.
- [US emergency responders, forecasters facing threats in wake of hurricanes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/us-emergency-responders-forecasters-facing-threats-in-wake-of-hurricanes/): Meteorologists are reporting abuse as misinformation swirls around recent deadly storms that hit the southeastern US.
- [UN Security Council says UNIFIL must be protected after Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/un-security-council-says-unifil-must-be-protected-after-israeli-attacks/): Security Council says ‘safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and premises’ in southern Lebanon must be protected.
- [India-Canada diplomatic row reignites: What to know and what comes next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/india-canada-diplomatic-row-reignites-what-to-know-and-what-comes-next/): Canada accuses Indian government agents of being involved in ‘serious criminal activity’, a claim India rejects.
- [How are US presidential candidates approaching the final campaign stretch?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/how-are-us-presidential-candidates-approaching-the-final-campaign-stretch/): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls with three weeks to go until the presidential election.
- [Israel intensifies assault on northern Gaza amid growing fears of siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/israel-intensifies-assault-on-northern-gaza-amid-growing-fears-of-siege/): Israeli attack kills at least 10 Palestinians queuing for food at a distribution centre in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
- [Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park as population thrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/kenya-relocates-50-elephants-to-a-larger-park-as-population-thrives/): Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano oversaw the translocation of five elephants to the expansive Aberdare National Park.
- [IDF Strike Kills 21 in Lebanon, Hezbollah Rockets Pound Israel, Iran Halts Indirect Talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/idf-strike-kills-21-in-lebanon-hezbollah-rockets-pound-israel-iran-halts-indirect-talks-with-us/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 14 vowed to strike Hezbollah without mercy. The statement came following a deadly drone strike on a military base in Israel, and retaliation would extend to targets in Beirut. PM Netanyahu visited the army base that was hit by a Hezbollah drone attack. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Red Cross […]
- [Kamala Harris promises ‘opportunity’ for Black men amid waning support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/kamala-harris-promises-opportunity-for-black-men-amid-waning-support/): With less than a month before the US presidential elections, Democrats fear declining support in important demographic.
- [Hezbollah Rockets Force Israelis into Shelters, Rights Groups Warn IDF Implementing Gaza Siege Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/hezbollah-rockets-force-israelis-into-shelters-rights-groups-warn-idf-implementing-gaza-siege-plan/): Displaced Palestinians woke up to their tents on fire in the early hours of Oct.14, after an Israeli air strike hit Al Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza. Palestinian medics reported several people killed and dozens of others wounded. The IDF said that it struck militants operating from a command center inside the medical centre’s compound. […]
- [An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could backfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/14/an-israeli-attack-on-irans-nuclear-facilities-could-backfire/): And recent Iraqi history can tell us how. 
- [North Korea blows up road, rail links with ‘hostile state’ South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/north-korea-blows-up-road-rail-links-with-hostile-state-south-korea/): Pyongyang says move is a response to the ‘grave political and military provocations of the hostile forces’.
- [Kamala Harris spars with Bret Baier over immigration in Fox News interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/kamala-harris-spars-with-bret-baier-over-immigration-in-fox-news-interview/): The Democratic presidential candidate defended track record and called for solutions to a ‘broken immigration system’.
- [Former One Direction member Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/former-one-direction-member-liam-payne-found-dead-in-buenos-aires/): Police say 31-year-old singer, who gained fame in pop supergroup, fell to death from a hotel in Argentina’s capital.
- [Texas man faces execution after clemency plea fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/texas-man-faces-execution-after-clemency-plea-fails/): Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter and is now set to be first execution in a shaken baby syndrome case.
- [Israeli jets pummel southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/israeli-jets-pummel-southern-lebanon-and-beirut-suburbs/): Mayor among 16 killed in an Israeli air strike on municipal building in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
- [Who’s the jailed gang leader at the centre of the Canada-India row?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/whos-the-jailed-gang-leader-at-the-centre-of-the-canada-india-row/): Canada has accused Indian diplomats of colluding with an international criminal gang led by a jailed gangster.
- [UNIFIL says Israeli tank fired at peacekeepers watchtower in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/unifil-says-israeli-tank-fired-at-peacekeepers-watchtower-in-lebanon/): UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon say ‘direct and apparently deliberate’ Israeli attack caused damage.
- [How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums’ futures?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/how-does-restitution-of-cultural-artefacts-affect-western-museums-futures/): Nations worldwide are reclaiming treasures looted by colonial rulers.
- [Columbia University suspends outspoken pro-Israel professor for harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/columbia-university-suspends-outspoken-pro-israel-professor-for-harassment/): Shai Davidai was temporarily suspended after he ‘repeatedly harassed and intimidated’ university staff.
- [India made ‘horrific mistake’ violating Canadian sovereignty, says Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/india-made-horrific-mistake-violating-canadian-sovereignty-says-trudeau/): The new statement deepens row between India and Canada over New Delhi’s alleged targeting of Sikh dissidents.
- [Russian whale watcher found alive after more than two months lost at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/russian-whale-watcher-found-alive-after-more-than-two-months-lost-at-sea/): A fishing boat found a Russian whale watcher who had been drifting at sea for more than two months.
- [What’s so spectacular about the new tomb discovery in Jordan’s Petra?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/whats-so-spectacular-about-the-new-tomb-discovery-in-jordans-petra/): The ancient city has drawn visitors for centuries and was made famous in a 1989 Indiana Jones film.
- [UK considering sanctions on Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/uk-considering-sanctions-on-israeli-ministers-smotrich-and-ben-gvir/): UK prime minister weighs sanctions on Israeli ministers over incendiary comments made about Palestinians.
- [Rights groups demand end to asylum seeker detentions in Guantanamo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/rights-groups-demand-end-to-asylum-seeker-detentions-in-guantanamo/): US cannot keep hiding its ‘mistreatment of asylum seekers by exiling them,’ says letter signed by 125 organisations.
- [Videos of Ukrainians being detained by conscription patrols go viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/videos-of-ukrainians-being-detained-by-conscription-patrols-go-viral/): Videos of Ukrainian men resisting detention at a rock concert in Kyiv have gone viral.
- [Palestinians ‘starving’ in northern Gaza as Israel presses assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/palestinians-starving-in-northern-gaza-as-israel-presses-assault/): Northern Gaza hospitals say food and medicine running out amid siege, as Israel continues bombardment across territory.
- [Teams, time: Australia vs South Africa – Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/teams-time-australia-vs-south-africa-womens-t20-world-cup-semifinal/): Australia will sweat on fitness of captain Healy while South Africa will look to avenge their defeat in 2023 final.
- [Govt Should Promptly, Clearly Articulate Its Stance—Congress On Canadian PM Trudeau's Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/govt-should-promptly-clearly-articulate-its-stance-congress-on-canadian-pm-trudeaus-allegations/): The opposition must be fully informed as safeguarding India’s global standing is a shared responsibility, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said
- [Israel Singles Out Canada As ‘Hotbed of Antisemitism’ As Incidents Surge By 670% Post-Hamas' October 7 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/israel-singles-out-canada-as-hotbed-of-antisemitism-as-incidents-surge-by-670-post-hamas-october-7-attacks/): Shooting at a Toronto Jewish school, daubing a Holocaust memorial with hakenkreuz and arson at a Vancouver synagogue raises alarm as antisemitic incidents surge.
- ['Iran's Nuclear Sites Protected', Israel Strike Kills 16 in Lebanon, Hezbollah Rockets Hit Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/irans-nuclear-sites-protected-israel-strike-kills-16-in-lebanon-hezbollah-rockets-hit-haifa/): Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes in the southern Nabatieh city killed 16 people, including the local mayor, and wounded 52 others.Hezbollah said it launched a third rocket attack at the northern Israeli town of Safed in 24 hours. Jordan told Iran it “will not allow any parties to violate its airspace”, as the Middle […]
- [Khalistan Sympathisers in Canadian Parliament Have Taken Trudeau for A Ride: Indian Govt Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/khalistan-sympathisers-in-canadian-parliament-have-taken-trudeau-for-a-ride-indian-govt-sources-exclusive/): The reaction came after Justin Trudeau acknowledged before an inquiry commission in Ottawa that he had not provided India with concrete proof regarding the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil
- [Zelensky Touts “Victory Plan” To Lawmakers, Rules Out Ceding Ukraine Land | Russia Fires 136 Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/zelensky-touts-victory-plan-to-lawmakers-rules-out-ceding-ukraine-land-russia-fires-136-drones/): Ukrainian air defences successfully downed 51 out of 136 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russian forces on 16 October, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The drones originated from Primorsko-Akhtarsk along the Sea of Azov, as well as Russia’s Kursk and Orel regions. Ukrainian electronic warfare units reportedly disabled over 60 drones, redirecting two back […]
- [Israeli soldiers celebrate destruction of Lebanese village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/israeli-soldiers-celebrate-destruction-of-lebanese-village/): Israeli soldiers recorded themselves celebrating the destruction of the Lebanese village of Mhaibib.
- [Mexico’s former public security chief to be sentenced in US drug case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/mexicos-former-public-security-chief-to-be-sentenced-in-us-drug-case/): Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa drug cartel.
- [Qatar urges ceasefires in Israel’s wars in Gaza, Lebanon at EU-GCC summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/qatar-urges-ceasefires-in-israels-wars-in-gaza-lebanon-at-eu-gcc-summit/): Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also calls for lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- [India Canada Tensions | Canada Doubles Down On Allegations Against In India | Canada News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/india-canada-tensions-canada-doubles-down-on-allegations-against-in-india-canada-news-news18/): India Canada Tensions | Canada Doubles Down On Allegations Against In India | Canada News | News18 Canada did this while having a support from USA. Canada could have a bloodbath on its streets if they don’t stop elements like Pannun: Amb Rajiv Dogra, Fmr Diplomat
- [Meghan Markle Fuels Speculations Of A Split With Harry After Appearing Without Wedding Ring At US Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/meghan-markle-fuels-speculations-of-a-split-with-harry-after-appearing-without-wedding-ring-at-us-event/): Rumours swirled over the internet regarding the fate of Meghan and Harry’s marriage after Markle was spotted without a wedding ring.
- ['Only Intel...': Justin Trudeau Admits Canada Had No Hard Evidence Linking India To Nijjar Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/only-intel-justin-trudeau-admits-canada-had-no-hard-evidence-linking-india-to-nijjar-killing/): Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said he was in possession of intel but no hard evidentiary proof with respect to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder.
- [Hezbollah Shows Missile Attack On Tel Aviv As Israeli Strikes Kill Lebanon Mayor Among Six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/hezbollah-shows-missile-attack-on-tel-aviv-as-israeli-strikes-kill-lebanon-mayor-among-six/): An Israeli strike on the municipal headquarters in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh killed the mayor and five others, officials said. The attack was among 11 strikes on Nabatiyeh city and its surroundings that created “a kind of belt of fire” in the area, reports said. The strikes sent a thick plume of smoke […]
- [Where is Cameroon’s Paul Biya — and why is his health a banned topic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/where-is-cameroons-paul-biya-and-why-is-his-health-a-banned-topic/): The 91-year-old president has been missing in action for over a month, fuelling rumours about his health.
- [Sikhs For Justice Is In Touch With Canadian PM Trudeau’s Office: Khalistani Terrorist Pannun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/sikhs-for-justice-is-in-touch-with-canadian-pm-trudeaus-office-khalistani-terrorist-pannun/): Pannun said his outfit Sikh for Justice has been in touch with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s office and shared info against India with them.
- [Puja Defiled, Priest Murdered 'Hindumisia' In Bangladesh? | Hindus In Bangladesh | Bangladesh News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/puja-defiled-priest-murdered-hindumisia-in-bangladesh-hindus-in-bangladesh-bangladesh-news/): Puja Defiled, Priest Murdered ‘Hindumisia’ In Bangladesh? | Hindus In Bangladesh | Bangladesh News ‘We have to open our doors and allow every Hindu around the World a right to return’ says Anand Ranganathan, Author on Hindus situation in BangladeshSadhbhuj Gaur Das, President, ISKCON, Ayodhya joins the conversation
- [The Israeli ‘General’s Plan’ for northern Gaza is unlikely to succeed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/the-israeli-generals-plan-for-northern-gaza-is-unlikely-to-succeed/): The Israeli army will find it hard to maintain control over the north due to various challenges.
- [Social Media and the UK Riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/social-media-and-the-uk-riots/): People & Power investigates the role of social media in the recent UK riots.
- [Fact check: Did Black wages in the US rise ‘massively’ under Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/fact-check-did-black-wages-in-the-us-rise-massively-under-donald-trump/): They did rise, but have risen even faster under Biden. And the US wage gap for Black and white men grew under Trump.
- [Roads Blocked In Beirut As Israeli Airstrikes Flatten Buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/roads-blocked-in-beirut-as-israeli-airstrikes-flatten-buildings/): On October 16, smoke rose from rubble in Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli strikes, leaving the area deserted. Witnesses reported blasts and plumes of smoke in multiple neighborhoods, with blocked roads and damaged storefronts. An evacuation order was issued, affecting only one building. Over the past year, Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,350 Lebanese […]
- [Iran Warns Of “Regretful” Response As Israel Finalises Targets, Biden Calls Netanyahu “F*cking Liar”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/iran-warns-of-regretful-response-as-israel-finalises-targets-biden-calls-netanyahu-fcking-liar/): Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated significantly as Israeli military officials outlined potential strike targets within Iran. Reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant were briefed on these targets, emphasising that Israel’s response would involve “sensitive coordination” with regional allies. While specific targets remain undisclosed, an Israeli source stated, “The […]
- [Israeli Airstrike On Lebanon’s Nabatieh Kills Mayor Ahmed Kahil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/israeli-airstrike-on-lebanons-nabatieh-kills-mayor-ahmed-kahil/): On October 16, smoke billowed over Nabatieh, Lebanon, following an Israeli strike that targeted a municipal building. The attack resulted in the deaths of Mayor Ahmed Kahil and at least five others. This strike occurred amid US concerns about escalating violence as Israel confronts Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The Israeli […]
- [Zelensky Presents “Victory Plan,” Rules Out Ceding Ukrainian Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/zelensky-presents-victory-plan-rules-out-ceding-ukrainian-territory/): On October 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his “Victory Plan” in Ukraine’s parliament. He emphasized that the solution to the conflict is “not a frozen conflict” and “not a trade in Ukraine’s territory or sovereignty.” Zelensky warned that without action, Putin could undermine diplomacy permanently. He is scheduled to present the plan again at an […]
- [Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/italy-sends-first-asylum-seekers-to-albania-under-controversial-deal/): Rome boasts of deal processing asylum seekers outside EU. Critics complain of ‘cruel experiment’ that undermines rights.
- [US issues 30-day ultimatum to Israel in threat to cut military aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-issues-30-day-ultimatum-to-israel-in-threat-to-cut-military-aid/): The US warns Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza in the coming 30 days or face cuts in US military aid.
- [Is the US government doing enough to help hurricane victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/is-the-us-government-doing-enough-to-help-hurricane-victims/): Damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton is estimated to be more than $100bn.
- ['Canadian Spy Agency Had Mole In Kanishka Bombing Plot': Old Report Resurfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/canadian-spy-agency-had-mole-in-kanishka-bombing-plot-old-report-resurfaces/): A report dated from 2003 is making rounds on the internet which signals the Canadian spy agency was aware that Air India Flight 182 would be bombed.
- [Russia Cites 'Clear' Putin-Kim Pact, Says Will Defend North Korea If Its Attacked By Seoul, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/russia-cites-clear-putin-kim-pact-says-will-defend-north-korea-if-its-attacked-by-seoul-us/): Russia pledged military assistance to North Korea if it is attacked, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. Tensions have flared on the Korean peninsula over Pyongyang’s destruction of roads leading to South Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct.14 submitted a treaty on strategic partnership with North Korea to the State Duma for […]
- [Protest in Paris against inaction on Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/protest-in-paris-against-inaction-on-gaza-genocide/): Thousands of people gathered in Paris to protest the lack of action from French and European leaders against Israel.
- [Netanyahu wants UNIFIL out of Lebanon. Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/netanyahu-wants-unifil-out-of-lebanon-why/): Experts warn a withdrawal will make it impossible to monitor violations of international law.
- [Zelenskyy says ‘victory plan’ to end Russia war includes NATO membership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/zelenskyy-says-victory-plan-to-end-russia-war-includes-nato-membership/): Ukrainian president tells parliament it’s ‘possible to end the war no later than next year’ if his proposal is followed.
- [Technical Officers Or Fighters? 10,000 North Korean Troops Fighting Ukraine For Kim’s Friend Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/technical-officers-or-fighters-10000-north-korean-troops-fighting-ukraine-for-kims-friend-putin/): North Korean soldiers have reportedly fled their positions near the border between the Bryansk and Kursk regions of Russia, just 7 km from Ukraine. Ukraine intelligence sources quoted by The Suspiline said Russian forces were currently hunting the 18 North Korean fighters. The Russian commanders in the area were allegedly trying to cover up the […]
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: What Are The Current Swing States, How Have They Become Important?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-presidential-elections-2024-what-are-the-current-swing-states-how-have-they-become-important/): US Election 2024: The seven swing states are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Washington DC and 20 states have voted for the same party in every presidential election since 1988
- [IRGC Commander Abbas Nilforoushan’s Funeral Held In Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/irgc-commander-abbas-nilforoushans-funeral-held-in-iraq/): A funeral for Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ deputy commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan was held in Kerbala on October 14. Nilforoushan was killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut alongside Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on September 27. This was one of two funerals, with a second planned in Najaf before his body is taken to Iran. Iran’s […]
- [Khalistani Extremists Have Developed Deep Roots in Canada with ISI Blueprint: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/khalistani-extremists-have-developed-deep-roots-in-canada-with-isi-blueprint-sources-exclusive/): The Justin Trudeau government, the sources said, has allowed protests, referendums, and shelter to known criminals
- [India Canada Ties Plummet | Trudeau Stunt To Cost Canada? | India Canada Relations News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/india-canada-ties-plummet-trudeau-stunt-to-cost-canada-india-canada-relations-news-news18/): India Canada Ties Plummet | Trudeau Stunt To Cost Canada? | India Canada Relations News | News18In a sharp escalation of diplomatic row between the two countries, Canada on Monday (October 14, 2024) accused India of making a “fundamental error,” as an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil last […]
- [Legends League allows long deprived fans to enjoy cricket again in Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/legends-league-allows-long-deprived-fans-to-enjoy-cricket-again-in-kashmir/): A T20 cricket league’s arrival attracts fans but leaves question marks over the sport’s future in the disputed valley.
- [Global conflicts driving up to 21,000 deaths daily from hunger: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/global-conflicts-driving-up-to-21000-deaths-daily-from-hunger-report/): Oxfam finds most food crises are ‘largely manufactured’ in new report published on World Food Day.
- [Record high deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war: What you should know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/record-high-deaths-in-the-russia-ukraine-war-what-you-should-know/): Recent reports suggest a million people killed to date, with a high civilian death toll in Ukraine over the summer.
- [South Lebanon Push A Smokescreen? Israel ‘Fortifies’ Area Near Golan ‘To Strike Hezbollah From East’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/south-lebanon-push-a-smokescreen-israel-fortifies-area-near-golan-to-strike-hezbollah-from-east/): Israeli troops have intensified operations along the Golan Heights, removing landmines and building new barriers near a demilitarised zone bordering Syria, according to a Reuters report. The IDF is reportedly moving the DMZ fence further into Syrian territory while constructing additional fortifications. Analysts believe these actions could signal an escalation against Hezbollah, with Israel aiming […]
- [Grand Egyptian Museum opens for trial run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/grand-egyptian-museum-opens-for-trial-run/): Egypt opens series of galleries in new flagship museum that neighbours the pyramids of Giza.
- [Kenya court says deputy president’s impeachment proceedings constitutional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/kenya-court-says-deputy-presidents-impeachment-proceedings-constitutional/): Last week, lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office.
- [Who bears responsibility for what happens on social media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/who-bears-responsibility-for-what-happens-on-social-media/): We discuss whether recent legal troubles signal a new era for the regulation of social media platforms.
- [How much does food cost in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/how-much-does-food-cost-in-gaza/): From $180/kg tomatoes to $60/kg sugar, Al Jazeera examines the cost of basic food items amid Israel’s assault on Gaza.
- [Israel resumes Beirut strikes despite US ‘opposition’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/israel-resumes-beirut-strikes-despite-us-opposition/): Israeli air strikes have hit Beirut’s Dahiyeh area despite US concerns over ‘scope’ of campaign in Lebanon.
- [Ready For A 'Decisive And Regretful' Response If Israel Attacks, Iran Warns UN Chief Guterres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/ready-for-a-decisive-and-regretful-response-if-israel-attacks-iran-warns-un-chief-guterres/): Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,350 people over the last year, the Lebanese health ministry said, and more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced
- [Video Shows Soldiers Raising Israeli Flag Near Monument In Southern Lebanon As IDF Strikes Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/video-shows-soldiers-raising-israeli-flag-near-monument-in-southern-lebanon-as-idf-strikes-beirut/): A video released on Monday (October 14) shows a group of soldiers putting an Israeli flag on a pole and raising it near a monument site in southern Lebanon.The location was verified by the shape of the walls, positions of the flagpole and plaque which match satellite imagery.A corroborating photograph of the plaque also shows […]
- [India-Canada Diplomatic Row Deepens as Canada’s Intel Chief Reveals Pakistan's Operations in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/india-canada-diplomatic-row-deepens-as-canadas-intel-chief-reveals-pakistans-operations-in-canada/): India Canada Diplomatic Row : Canada Intel chief reveals that Pakistan conducts intelligence operations in CanadaThe diplomatic tensions between India and Canada deepen as Canada’s intelligence chief reveals that Pakistan conducts intelligence operations on Canadian soil. What does this mean for Canada-India relations and the broader geopolitical landscape? Join us as we explore the implications […]
- [Kamala Harris Targets Trump's 'Mental Health' After Ex-US President Turns Town Hall Into 'Music Fest' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/kamala-harris-targets-trumps-mental-health-after-ex-us-president-turns-town-hall-into-music-fest-watch/): On Monday, Trump attended a Town Hall on Monday in Pennsylvania’s Oaks suburb moderated by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
- [Singapore scrambles fighters as bomb threat targets Air India jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/singapore-scrambles-fighters-as-bomb-threat-targets-air-india-jet/): Indian airlines have suffered a spate of bomb hoaxes in recent days.
- [Lionel Messi hat-trick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/lionel-messi-hat-trick-leads-argentina-to-6-0-win-over-bolivia/): Messi moved level with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks in men’s international football.
- [Genocide rages on, but it’s business as usual at the neoliberal university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/genocide-rages-on-but-its-business-as-usual-at-the-neoliberal-university/): In the new academic year, US university leaders appear even more determined to stifle pro-Palestinian speech and action.
- [Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 90, injures dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/nigeria-fuel-tanker-explosion-kills-over-90-injures-dozens/): Police say explosion on Jigawa state expressway happened as dozens of people rushed to the vehicle to collect fuel.
- [Drone video shows flooding in India’s Chennai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/drone-video-shows-flooding-in-indias-chennai/): Drone video shows flooding in a residential area of Chennai in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, after heavy rains.
- [Myanmar and China have world’s ‘worst environment’ for internet freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/myanmar-and-china-have-worlds-worst-environment-for-internet-freedom/): Freedom on the Net report says Kyrgyzstan showed sharpest downgrade, while Iceland had ‘freest online environment’.
- [Germany’s Thomas Tuchel named England football manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/germanys-thomas-tuchel-named-england-football-manager/): Tuchel is only the third non-British manager appointed to the position
- [What Is SCO? A Multilateral Body Whose High-Level Meeting Jaishankar Is Attending In Pakistan | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/what-is-sco-a-multilateral-body-whose-high-level-meeting-jaishankar-is-attending-in-pakistan-gfx/): The last Indian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad to attend the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference on Afghanistan that was held from December 8-9, 2015
- [North Korea Says 1.4 Million Youths Applied To Join Army For ‘Sacred War’ Against South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/north-korea-says-1-4-million-youths-applied-to-join-army-for-sacred-war-against-south-korea/): North Korean state media said on Wednesday around 1.4 million young people had applied to join or return to the army this week, blaming Seoul for a provocative drone incursion that had brought the “tense situation to the brink of war”.The fiery rhetoric comes after North Korea last week accused Seoul of sending drones over […]
- ['Must Address Glorification Of Terrorism': Hindu Outfit In Canada Slams Trudeau Amid Row With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/must-address-glorification-of-terrorism-hindu-outfit-in-canada-slams-trudeau-amid-row-with-india/): The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau’s allegations in September last year of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar
- [WATCH | Israel Claims UNRWA Clinic In Jabaliya Camp Being Used By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/watch-israel-claims-unrwa-clinic-in-jabaliya-camp-being-used-by-hamas/): The Israeli military said it uncovered a trove of Hamas weapons hidden inside a clinic in northern Gaza belonging to the embattled United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) group.The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that their troops were attacked by Hamas gunmen operating inside the clinic in Jabalia, with an airstrike called to kill the […]
- ['Cooperation With Legal Process Is The Next Step': UK Comments On Diplomatic Row Between Canada, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/cooperation-with-legal-process-is-the-next-step-uk-comments-on-diplomatic-row-between-canada-india/): The government of India’s cooperation with Canada’s legal process is the right next step over the “serious developments”, the UK said on Wednesday
- [North Korea claims 1.4 million apply to join army amid tensions with South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/north-korea-claims-1-4-million-apply-to-join-army-amid-tensions-with-south/): In escalating rhetoric, Pyongyang blames Seoul for drone incursion that brought ‘tense situation to the brink of war’.
- [Video shows aftermath of Israeli military strike on Lebanese town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/video-shows-aftermath-of-israeli-military-strike-on-lebanese-town/): Israeli air attacks have killed at least 10 people in a Lebanese town that faced Israeli massacres in 1996 and 2006.
- [Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, the gangster at the centre of India-Canada spat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/who-is-lawrence-bishnoi-the-gangster-at-the-centre-of-india-canada-spat/): Canadian officials this week said Bishnoi’s gang was targeting Sikh dissidents at the behest of the Indian government.
- ['If Trust Is Lacking...': In Pakistan, Jaishankar's Powerful SCO Speech Calls Out Cross-Border Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/if-trust-is-lacking-in-pakistan-jaishankars-powerful-sco-speech-calls-out-cross-border-terrorism/): Before Jaishankar left for Pakistan, India on Tuesday said it remains actively engaged in various mechanisms of the SCO
- ['They Stole Election From Biden’ Trump Accuses Democrats Of Conspiring Against Biden | Harris | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/they-stole-election-from-biden-trump-accuses-democrats-of-conspiring-against-biden-harris-us/): Donald Trump has a particular formula he uses to convey messages to his supporters and opponents alike: He highlights others’ wrongdoings even though he has committed similar acts himself.On Oct. 3, 2024, Trump accused the Biden administration of spending Federal Emergency Management Agency funds − money meant for disaster relief − on services for immigrants. […]
- [‘Missing in action’: Where has Palestinian Authority been since October 7?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/missing-in-action-where-has-palestinian-authority-been-since-october-7/): A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership.
- ['Unduly Influence Foreign Policy': Canadian Media Slams Trudeau Amid Diplomatic Row With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/unduly-influence-foreign-policy-canadian-media-slams-trudeau-amid-diplomatic-row-with-india/): As the ties between the two countries hit rock bottom, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly did not rule out imposing sanctions against India saying “everything is on the table”
- [Lufthansa pays record $4m fine for barring Jewish passengers from flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/lufthansa-pays-record-4m-fine-for-barring-jewish-passengers-from-flight/): German airline blocked 128 Jewish travellers over alleged misbehaviour of a few passengers, US authorities say.
- [Pleasantries With Pakistan PM To Morning Walk: Jaishankar's Historic Visit To Islamabad For SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/pleasantries-with-pakistan-pm-to-morning-walk-jaishankars-historic-visit-to-islamabad-for-sco-summit/): It is the first time in nearly nine years that India’s foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense
- [Canadian Plane Ferries Stranded Air India Passengers From Iqaluit Airport To Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/canadian-plane-ferries-stranded-air-india-passengers-from-iqaluit-airport-to-chicago/): The flight had 211 passengers, including 20 crew members
- [US Elections: In Joe Biden’s Backyard Delaware, Americans Say ‘Thank God, He Hung Up His Boots’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-elections-in-joe-bidens-backyard-delaware-americans-say-thank-god-he-hung-up-his-boots/): Delaware has only three electoral votes but the sentiment is clear here too — that Joe Biden’s political utility has run out and it was the best decision by the party to have Kamala Harris take over the reins of fighting this electoral battle
- [Musk pours $75m into pro-Trump group, underscoring influence on US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/musk-pours-75m-into-pro-trump-group-underscoring-influence-on-us-election/): SpaceX’s CEO endorsed Trump and is now leveraging his pocketbook to help the former president return to the White House.
- [Canada Acknowledged Pakistan’s ‘Support’ To Khalistanis Weeks Before Ties With India Hit Rock Bottom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/canada-acknowledged-pakistans-support-to-khalistanis-weeks-before-ties-with-india-hit-rock-bottom/): Lloyd highlighted that Pakistan’s engagement in Canadian politics is often aimed at countering India’s influence
- [Why Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Matters for India | EAM In Islamabad for SCO | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/why-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-matters-for-india-eam-in-islamabad-for-sco-news18/): Why Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Matters for India | EAM In Islamabad for SCO | News18 The significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for India. From enhancing regional security and fostering economic cooperation to addressing common challenges like terrorism and extremism, the SCO plays a crucial role in India’s foreign policy strategy. Discover how […]
- ['Bullied, Harassed Into Silence By PML-N Goons': Former Wife Of Imran Khan, Jemima Goldsmith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/bullied-harassed-into-silence-by-pml-n-goons-former-wife-of-imran-khan-jemima-goldsmith/): Khan, who has been behind bars since 2023, is accused of inciting people to violence
- [Australia to ban ‘dynamic pricing’ of tickets after Green Day uproar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/australia-to-ban-dynamic-pricing-of-tickets-after-green-day-uproar/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will outlaw ‘dodgy practices’ that rip off customers.
- [Harris rebuts criticism of prosecutor past in Charlamagne tha God interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/harris-rebuts-criticism-of-prosecutor-past-in-charlamagne-tha-god-interview/): The US vice president also pledged to decriminalise marijuana on the federal level, as part of criminal justice reforms.
- ['Why Be So Rigid': Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Vouches For Bilateral Talks With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/why-be-so-rigid-former-pakistan-foreign-minister-bilawal-vouches-for-bilateral-talks-with-india/): In an interview with ARY News, Bhutto Zardari urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting
- [US military amends records of those discharged with ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-military-amends-records-of-those-discharged-with-dont-ask-dont-tell/): Official says step helps to ‘redress the harms’ done by policy which forced LGBTQ service members to hide identity.
- [Indian Govt Has Said It Is Taking Seriously Allegations Of Plot To Kill American Citizen: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/indian-govt-has-said-it-is-taking-seriously-allegations-of-plot-to-kill-american-citizen-us/): India has denied the allegations but has constituted an internal investigations team to look into it
- ['Allegations Extremely Serious...': US Asks India To Cooperate With Canada On Probe Into Hardeep Nijjar's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/allegations-extremely-serious-us-asks-india-to-cooperate-with-canada-on-probe-into-hardeep-nijjars-killing/): India is not cooperating with Canada on the latter’s investigation into the killing of a Sikh separatist last year, the United States alleged Tuesday.
- [US Gives Israel 30 Days To Address Gaza Aid Crisis, Threatens To Curb Weapons Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/us-gives-israel-30-days-to-address-gaza-aid-crisis-threatens-to-curb-weapons-supply/): A similar letter that Blinken sent to Israeli officials in April led to more humanitarian assistance getting to the Palestinian territory
- [Afghan Taliban Impose Media Ban On Images Of Living Things](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/16/afghan-taliban-impose-media-ban-on-images-of-living-things/): The rules are part of legislation recently announced by Afghanistan’s Taliban government formalising their strict interpretations of Islamic law imposed since they swept to power in 2021
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 966](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-966/): As the war enters its 966th day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel PM Netanyahu Says Killing Of Hamas Chief 'Beginning Of The End' Of Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/israel-pm-netanyahu-says-killing-of-hamas-chief-beginning-of-the-end-of-gaza-war/): The Israeli military said that after a lengthy hunt, troops had on Wednesday “eliminated Yahya Sinwar in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip”
- [‘Sitting On Sofa, Face Covered’: Israel Releases Drone Footage of Room Where Yahya Sinwar Was Killed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/sitting-on-sofa-face-covered-israel-releases-drone-footage-of-room-where-yahya-sinwar-was-killed-video/): The Israeli forces released drone footage, claiming it shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s final moments.
- [‘He Will Become Model for Youth & Children’: Iran Says Yahya Sinwar’s Death Would Strengthen Spirit of Resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/he-will-become-model-for-youth-children-iran-says-yahya-sinwars-death-would-strengthen-spirit-of-resistance/): The Israeli military said that after a year-long hunt, troops had on Wednesday “eliminated Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organisation, in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip”
- [Texas state judge orders pause for controversial ‘shaken baby’ execution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/texas-state-judge-orders-pause-for-controversial-shaken-baby-execution/): Robert Roberson was scheduled to die in a US case where experts cast doubt on the evidence used in his conviction.
- [US charges Indian government employee in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/us-charges-indian-government-employee-in-foiled-sikh-separatist-murder-plot/): Case revolves around what the US says was an attempt to kill prominent Sikh separatist leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
- [Former Canadian Olympian charged in major US cocaine-smuggling case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/former-canadian-olympian-charged-in-major-us-cocaine-smuggling-case/): Snowboarder Ryan Wedding and 15 others are accused of shipping 60 tonnes of cocaine a year to the US and Canada.
- [Preview: New Zealand vs West Indies – Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/preview-new-zealand-vs-west-indies-womens-t20-world-cup-2024-semifinal/): West Indies won the tournament in 2016, while New Zealand will be hoping to enter their first final since 2010.
- [Kenya impeaches deputy president over ‘corruption, undermining government’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/kenya-impeaches-deputy-president-over-corruption-undermining-government/): Rigathi Gachagua, who has fallen out with President Ruto, was too ill to attend proceedings, his lawyers said.
- [Seeing double in Nigeria’s ‘twins capital of the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/seeing-double-in-nigerias-twins-capital-of-the-world/): The global average birth rate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, it is closer to 50 per 1,000.
- [Netanyahu says war on Gaza “not over yet” after death of Hamas’s Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/netanyahu-says-war-on-gaza-not-over-yet-after-death-of-hamass-sinwar/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war on Gaza is “not over yet” after the death of Hamas’s Sinwar.
- [World reacts to Israel claims Hamas leader Sinwar killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/world-reacts-to-israel-claims-hamas-leader-sinwar-killed/): Hamas has yet to comment on Israeli army claims their forces killed the group’s leader in southern Gaza on Wednesday.
- [US’s Harris reacts to news of Sinwar death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/uss-harris-reacts-to-news-of-sinwar-death/): US Vice President Kamala Harris has reacted to Israeli reports that it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- [US hails Israeli announcement of killing Sinwar, calls for Gaza ‘day after’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-hails-israeli-announcement-of-killing-sinwar-calls-for-gaza-day-after/): Biden and Harris say Sinwar’s death, which has yet to be confirmed by Hamas, brings the Gaza war closer to an end.
- [Israel’s Minister of Defence says Sinwar ‘eliminated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israels-minister-of-defence-says-sinwar-eliminated/): Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant announced the ‘elimination’ of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- [AI helping US Treasury bust fraudsters, saving billions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/ai-helping-us-treasury-bust-fraudsters-saving-billions/): The technology helped recover $1.3bn in tax fraud in the 2024 fiscal year, says the Treasury.
- [Advocates question US ‘threat’ to Israel over Gaza aid: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/advocates-question-us-threat-to-israel-over-gaza-aid-what-to-know/): Experts urge Washington to follow US law and immediately suspend aid to Israel as humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.
- [Diego Garcia remains a dark British-American secret in the Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/diego-garcia-remains-a-dark-british-american-secret-in-the-indian-ocean/): The recent Chagos deal between the UK and Mauritius is a true victory neither for Chagossians nor international law.
- [Yahya Sinwar Dead: How Israel Confirmed Identity of Hamas Leader Who Masterminded Oct 7 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/yahya-sinwar-dead-how-israel-confirmed-identity-of-hamas-leader-who-masterminded-oct-7-attacks/): Before Sinwar’s identity was confirmed, photos circulating online showed the body of a man resembling the Hamas leader with a gaping head wound, dressed in a military-style vest, half buried in the rubble of a destroyed building
- [Yahya Sinwar’s Death A 'Good Day' For Israel, US And The World: Joe Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/yahya-sinwars-death-a-good-day-for-israel-us-and-the-world-joe-biden/): Biden says Sinwar death ‘opportunity’ for Israel-Palestinians settlement
- ['Sinwar Killed In Gaza Operation' Israel Asks Hamas to Surrender, Hostage Families Seek Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/sinwar-killed-in-gaza-operation-israel-asks-hamas-to-surrender-hostage-families-seek-deal/): The Israel military confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in an operation in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct.16 “after a year-long pursuit”Foreign Minister Israel Katz said also said that Sinwar, “responsible for the massacre and atrocities of October 7, was eliminated.” The Israeli army and domestic security agency Shin Bet said Sinwar […]
- [US sanctions Chinese companies accused of making Russian drone parts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-sanctions-chinese-companies-accused-of-making-russian-drone-parts/): China has forged closer ties with Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, but it has repeatedly denied supplying weapons.
- [Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi falls into coma waiting for evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/al-jazeera-cameraman-fadi-al-wahidi-falls-into-coma-waiting-for-evacuation/): Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi has fallen into a coma waiting for Israeli authorities to approve his evacuation.
- [Trump vs Harris: Who is leading in US election polls?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/trump-vs-harris-who-is-leading-in-us-election-polls/): Al Jazeera tracks the latest polls with less than a month to go before US voters choose a new president on November 5.
- [Yahya Sinwar Was Killed 'By Chance': How Israel's Gaza Operation That Took Down Hamas Leader Unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/yahya-sinwar-was-killed-by-chance-how-israels-gaza-operation-that-took-down-hamas-leader-unfolded/): Yahya Sinwar was the mastermind behind the 7 October attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza
- ['Those Who Surrender Will Be Allowed To Live': After Sinwar's Death, Netanyahu Asks Hamas To Release Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/those-who-surrender-will-be-allowed-to-live-after-sinwars-death-netanyahu-asks-hamas-to-release-hostages/): The mastermind of October 7 attacks, Sinwar, became the chief of militant group in August after his predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an explosion in Iran.
- [Israel claims Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israel-claims-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-has-been-killed/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Israel says killed ‘most wanted man’ Hamas’s Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israel-says-killed-most-wanted-man-hamass-sinwar/): The Israeli military has said that its troops have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.
- [US shields Lebanese citizens from deportation amid Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-shields-lebanese-citizens-from-deportation-amid-israels-war/): Around 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the US can stay for 18 months and file for work permits under new status.
- [Family of Palestinian Burn Victim Recounts Harrowing Israeli Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/family-of-palestinian-burn-victim-recounts-harrowing-israeli-airstrike/): The family of Shaban al-Dalou, a Palestinian man burned to death in a recent Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital, recounted the traumatic incident. The attack, which Israel claims targeted a Hamas command center, resulted in multiple casualties, including al-Dalou’s mother. Eyewitness footage has raised international concerns about Israel’s military conduct, with the US State […]
- [British Air Force Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Air India Plane After Bomb Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/british-air-force-scrambles-fighter-jet-to-intercept-air-india-plane-after-bomb-threat/): Following an uneventful interception the aircraft was released to continue to its original destination under the direction of civilian air traffic control
- [Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced families in Jabalia kills 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israeli-strike-on-school-sheltering-displaced-families-in-jabalia-kills-28/): Latest attack on school-turned-shelter comes as Israeli forces press on with their ground assault in northern Gaza.
- [Without Secret Service reform, ‘another Butler can and will happen’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/without-secret-service-reform-another-butler-can-and-will-happen-report/): US agency has grown ‘complacent and static’, says independent review into the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump.
- [Zelenskyy vows to fight on even if allies do not support ‘victory plan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/zelenskyy-vows-to-fight-on-even-if-allies-do-not-support-victory-plan/): Ukrainian president is trying to rally support for his country amid uncertainty over future of US backing.
- [Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to $880m sex abuse payout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/archdiocese-of-los-angeles-agrees-to-880m-sex-abuse-payout/): The settlement to 1,353 alleged victims is the largest payout by a US Catholic diocese over decades-old abuse claims.
- [Hamas Chief Sinwar Killed In IDF's Gaza Strike? Gallant Brags 'Israel Will Reach Every Terrorist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/hamas-chief-sinwar-killed-in-idfs-gaza-strike-gallant-brags-israel-will-reach-every-terrorist/): The IDF is investigating the possibility that one of the three militants it killed in a recent Gaza battle was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “At this time, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed,” the Israeli military said in a statement. The army notes that there were no hostages present in the area where […]
- [Israel's Air Defence System Activates As Sirens Blare In Northern Regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israels-air-defence-system-activates-as-sirens-blare-in-northern-regions/): On October 16, Israel’s air defense systems activated in the north, followed by a blast and sirens. That same day, an Israeli airstrike destroyed municipal headquarters in southern Lebanon, killing 16, including the mayor, and wounding over 50. Lebanese officials condemned the attack, viewing it as evidence of Israel’s shift to targeting the Lebanese state. […]
- [Air India serial bomb threats: Why is it significant amid Canada tensions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/air-india-serial-bomb-threats-why-is-it-significant-amid-canada-tensions/): Several Indian carriers have been forced to divert flights or return to land following bomb threats this week.
- [Ngannou’s difficult return to MMA ahead of PFL debut fight against Ferreira](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/ngannous-difficult-return-to-mma-ahead-of-pfl-debut-fight-against-ferreira/): Francis Ngannou competes in MMA for the first time in three years, fighting Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight belt.
- [China Urges “Political Settlement” In Korean Peninsula | Seoul Fires Shots, Kim Blows Up Border Road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/china-urges-political-settlement-in-korean-peninsula-seoul-fires-shots-kim-blows-up-border-road/): North Korea officially designated South Korea as a “hostile state” following constitutional amendments, according to state media on October 17. The revisions align with Kim Jong Un’s decision to remove unification with the South as a national goal. South Korea strongly condemned both the constitutional change and the “hostile” label, with its Unification Ministry affirming […]
- [Fans Welcome BTS's J-Hope After Finishing Military Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/fans-welcome-btss-j-hope-after-finishing-military-service/): K-pop star J-Hope, a member of BTS, was discharged from South Korea’s military on October 17 after 18 months of service. Dressed in uniform and a black beret, the 30-year-old was greeted by fellow member Jin and around 100 cheering fans at a military base in Wonju. He is the second BTS member to complete […]
- [Israel investigating whether Hamas’s Sinwar killed in Gaza attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israel-investigating-whether-hamass-sinwar-killed-in-gaza-attack/): Israel’s army says it is investigating whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in an attack in Gaza.
- [Hezbollah Fires New Missiles Qader 2 & Nasr 1 At IDF Barracks & Tel Aviv, Threatens To 'Burn' Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/hezbollah-fires-new-missiles-qader-2-nasr-1-at-idf-barracks-tel-aviv-threatens-to-burn-haifa/): Hezbollah’s military media released specifications of the Qader 2 and Nasr 1 missiles, which were put into service on October 14. This comes after Hezbollah launched a barrage of missiles towards Tel Aviv’s suburbs in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanese cities and civilians. The group later released footage of the operation, showing that the […]
- [Is Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Dead? Israel 'Checking Possibility' As IDF Kills 3 In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/is-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-dead-israel-checking-possibility-as-idf-kills-3-in-gaza/): Yahya Sinwar, who masterminded the October 7 attacks on Israel, became the chief of Hamas in August after his predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an explosion in Iran
- [Liam Payne’s Death Sends Shockwaves Through British Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/liam-paynes-death-sends-shockwaves-through-british-media/): UK newspapers reported on October 17 the tragic death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, found dead in Argentina on October 16. The 31-year-old fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Police were called after reports of an aggressive man. Payne had previously opened up about his mental health struggles and used alcohol […]
- [Who Is Yahya Sinwar? Israel Army 'Checking' If Hamas Chief Was Killed In Gaza Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/who-is-yahya-sinwar-israel-army-checking-if-hamas-chief-was-killed-in-gaza-operation/): Israeli defence agencies stated that they “are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed”
- [Yahya Sinwar: How The ‘Butcher of Khan Younis’ Orchestrated Hamas’s October 7 ‘Big Project’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/yahya-sinwar-how-the-butcher-of-khan-younis-orchestrated-hamass-october-7-big-project/): Reports have emerged that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who masterminded the October 7 attacks in Israel last year, may have been killed
- [Fact check: Kamala Harris’s interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/fact-check-kamala-harriss-interview-with-fox-news-bret-baier/): Harris answered questions on immigration, Trump, policies that Tim Walz signed for immigrants, and her economic agenda.
- [How did so many people die in the Nigeria tanker explosion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/how-did-so-many-people-die-in-the-nigeria-tanker-explosion/): Victims of a fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria have been buried in a mass grave, after the deaths of more than 150 people
- [EU leaders to discuss stricter measures to curb arrivals of asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/eu-leaders-to-discuss-stricter-measures-to-curb-arrivals-of-asylum-seekers/): Governments will be looking for solutions including sending migrants abroad while their claims are processed.
- [UN Peacekeepers Threatened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/un-peacekeepers-threatened/): The UN’s mission is being tested.
- [Nijjar Was Top KTF Commando, Key To Canada's 'Khalistan Narrative', Say Top Intelligence Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/nijjar-was-top-ktf-commando-key-to-canadas-khalistan-narrative-say-top-intelligence-sources-exclusive/): Intelligence sources said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau started the “Khalistan narrative” well in time for the elections next year and separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s profile is ideal to keep the pot boiling
- [China’s Preference As The Next US President: Kamala Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/chinas-preference-as-the-next-us-president-kamala-harris/): During Trump’s presidency, the relations declined sharply and the two countries ended up in serious confrontation.
- ['Had Shared Request With Canada But No Action': India On Extradition of Bishnoi Gang Members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/had-shared-request-with-canada-but-no-action-india-on-extradition-of-bishnoi-gang-members/): The comments was made by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing addressing the ongoing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: How Are Runners Picked By Each Party? Who Are The Candidates This Time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-presidential-elections-2024-how-are-runners-picked-by-each-party-who-are-the-candidates-this-time/): US Election 2024: A delegate is a person chosen to represent their state or community at their party’s presidential nominating convention. He or she select a candidate to represent their party for the November polls. They are usually early supporters of a candidate, party activists or political leaders
- [Mass funerals held for over 150 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/mass-funerals-held-for-over-150-killed-in-nigeria-fuel-tanker-explosion/): Many killed while scooping up spilled petrol from road, rising fuel prices forcing them to take ‘desperate measures’.
- [Protester asks Israeli weapons firms for ‘baby killing technology’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/protester-asks-israeli-weapons-firms-for-baby-killing-technology/): Video shows a pro-Palestinian protester confronting Israeli weapons companies at a military convention.
- [How is Lebanon’s cash-strapped government responding to war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/how-is-lebanons-cash-strapped-government-responding-to-war/): The escalation of hostilities with Israel comes as Lebanon faces a power vacuum and economic meltdown.
- [Al Jazeera cameraman in a coma after being shot by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/al-jazeera-cameraman-in-a-coma-after-being-shot-by-israeli-forces/): Israel remains unresponsive to pleas to evacuate Fadi al-Wahidi, Ali al-Attar and other wounded journalists from Gaza.
- [‘Trudeau's Own Admission Indicate…’: India Reacts To Canada PM’s ‘No Hard Evidence’ Remark In Nijjar Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/trudeaus-own-admission-indicate-india-reacts-to-canada-pms-no-hard-evidence-remark-in-nijjar-case/): Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had not provided India with concrete proof regarding Nijjar’s killing on Canadian soil while testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa
- [US Capitol Riots: Donald Trump Calls Jan 6 A ‘Day Of Love’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-capitol-riots-donald-trump-calls-jan-6-a-day-of-love/): Trump claimed that thousands of protesters had stormed the Capitol Building because “they thought the election was a rigged election” and not because of him.
- [Fuel tanker explosion kills more than 150 people in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/fuel-tanker-explosion-kills-more-than-150-people-in-nigeria/): Deadly accidents are common in Nigeria, with most attributed to reckless driving and poor road conditions.
- [One Direction’s Liam Payne dead in Buenos Aires: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/one-directions-liam-payne-dead-in-buenos-aires-what-we-know/): Who was Liam Payne and how has he died at the age of 31?
- [Disease X: Are we ready for the next killer pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/disease-x-are-we-ready-for-the-next-killer-pandemic/): COVID-19 led to a golden age of medicine but also vaccine hesitancy. We explore global readiness for the next outbreak.
- [Muslims ‘in constant fear’ amid hate campaign in India’s Himachal Pradesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/muslims-in-constant-fear-amid-hate-campaign-in-indias-himachal-pradesh/): Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing anti-Muslim rallies for weeks, forcing many migrant workers to flee.
- [As Israel bombs Lebanon, Lebanese police try to coerce Syrians into leaving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/as-israel-bombs-lebanon-lebanese-police-try-to-coerce-syrians-into-leaving/): Syrian refugees are among those displaced in Lebanon from Israeli attacks. Many have nowhere to go and fear deportation.
- [New Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Sends Offering to Yasukuni War Shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/new-japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-sends-offering-to-yasukuni-war-shrine/): Yasukuni in central Tokyo is dedicated to 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who have perished in conflicts since the late 19th century.
- [Video: Mayor among victims of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/video-mayor-among-victims-of-israeli-attack-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli air raids across one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities included an attack on a local government building.
- [Bangladesh court seeks arrest of ex-PM Hasina for ‘crimes against humanity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/bangladesh-court-seeks-arrest-of-ex-pm-hasina-for-crimes-against-humanity/): Toppled leader is in India, which has bilateral extradition treaty with Bangladesh – but loophole could prevent return.
- [North Korea Says Constitution Now Defines South As 'Hostile' State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/north-korea-says-constitution-now-defines-south-as-hostile-state/): Relations between the two Koreas have deteriorated since Kim in January defined Seoul as his country’s “principal enemy” and said the North was no longer interested in reunification.
- ['Satisfied With Cooperation': US Govt On India's Probe Into Alleged Plot To Assassinate Pannun | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/satisfied-with-cooperation-us-govt-on-indias-probe-into-alleged-plot-to-assassinate-pannun-watch/): State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller was responding to a question on the visit of officials from the India Enquiry Committee
- [‘We will be watching’, US warns Israel on Gaza starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/we-will-be-watching-us-warns-israel-on-gaza-starvation/): US ambassador to the UN warned Israel that any policy of starvation in Gaza would have implications.
- [UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/un-report-says-1-1-billion-people-living-in-acute-poverty/): Index shows that 83.2 percent of the world’s poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
- [International Crimes Tribunal Issues Arrest Warrants Against Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina, 45 Others Over ‘Massacre’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/international-crimes-tribunal-issues-arrest-warrants-against-ex-bangladesh-pm-hasina-45-others-over-massacre/): The tribunal gave its decision on the charges related to the murders during the July-August mass uprising on Thursday
- [Paul Pogba ready to ‘give up money’ to play football for Juventus again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/paul-pogba-ready-to-give-up-money-to-play-football-for-juventus-again/): Midfielder wants to be in France’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the decision will be up to coach Deschamps.
- [West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/west-bank-villagers-return-to-shattered-zanuta-with-keys-but-no-homes/): Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They’ve now returned, but aren’t allowed to rebuild.
- [India hits out at ‘cavalier’ Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/india-hits-out-at-cavalier-trudeau-as-rift-with-canada-deepens/): Canadian PM said India made ‘horrific mistake’ by violating country’s sovereignty as relations plunge to new low.
- [Leaked US warning to Israel to ‘let aid in Gaza’ is merely a distraction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/leaked-us-warning-to-israel-to-let-aid-in-gaza-is-merely-a-distraction/): The Biden administration is trying to hide its complicity in genocide and help Harris win the election.
- [Israeli strike hits Syria’s Latakia, state media reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israeli-strike-hits-syrias-latakia-state-media-reports/): Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
- [Is China’s new stimulus enough to revive its economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/is-chinas-new-stimulus-enough-to-revive-its-economy/): China is trying to revive its economy from a COVID-era slump, but is it doing too little, too late?
- [TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/tsmc-posts-forecast-beating-profit-amid-soaring-demand-for-ai-chips/): World’s largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
- [In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Dragons’ Den cultural appropriation row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/in-taiwan-boba-tea-fans-bemused-at-dragons-den-cultural-appropriation-row/): Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
- [India all out for 46 in first cricket Test match against New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/india-all-out-for-46-in-first-cricket-test-match-against-new-zealand/): India are bowled out for their third lowest total in a Test innings after opting to bat first in overcast Bengaluru.
- [US Long-Range B-2 Stealth Bombers Target Underground Bunkers of Yemen's Houthi Rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-long-range-b-2-stealth-bombers-target-underground-bunkers-of-yemens-houthi-rebels/): The strike also appeared to be an indirect warning to Iran, the Houthis’ main benefactor, which has targeted Israel with ballistic missile attacks twice over the past year
- ['If You Make A Mistake, We Will...': Top Iranian Commander Vows To Respond ‘Painfully’ If Israel Attacks Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/if-you-make-a-mistake-we-will-top-iranian-commander-vows-to-respond-painfully-if-israel-attacks-tehran/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi landed in Cairo late on Wednesday for talks with Egyptian officials, the first such visit in years as part of a Middle Eastern tour
- [Israeli settlers’ ambitions for Lebanon and Greater Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israeli-settlers-ambitions-for-lebanon-and-greater-israel/): As Israel’s invasion of Lebanon escalates, some Israelis are pushing the idea of expanding Israel’s territory yet again.
- [How Israel’s Clever 'Pager-Bomb Design' Fooled Hezbollah Into A Plot To Decimate Iran-Backed Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/how-israels-clever-pager-bomb-design-fooled-hezbollah-into-a-plot-to-decimate-iran-backed-group/): The group had shifted to pagers at the start of the year after realising that cellphone communications were compromised by Israeli eavesdropping
- [JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/jd-vance-says-donald-trump-did-not-lose-the-2020-election/): The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump’s false claims of voter fraud.
- [Harris Fumes After Trump Clip Played During Fox Interview, Asserts Her Presidency 'Will Not Be' Biden's | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/harris-fumes-after-trump-clip-played-during-fox-interview-asserts-her-presidency-will-not-be-bidens-watch/): It was her first sit down with the network, and her first interview with a news outlet outside of her ideological comfort zone since becoming the Democratic nominee.
- [Israel Pounds Hezbollah Strongholds In Lebanon, Killing Mayor Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/israel-pounds-hezbollah-strongholds-in-lebanon-killing-mayor-beirut/): The Israeli military said its warplanes struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, where the Iran-backed militant group and its ally Amal hold sway
- [Trudeau Stands Exposed As No Evidence Has Been Collected against Indian Agents | India Canada News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/trudeau-stands-exposed-as-no-evidence-has-been-collected-against-indian-agents-india-canada-news/): CNN News18 MEGA Exclusive- Trudeau stands exposed as no evidence has been collected against Indian agentsTrack updates with Sakshi Litoriya
- ['Win For Indian Narrative': Canada Critics Jab Trudeau's 'No Hard Proof' Remark, Call Him Separatism Supporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/win-for-indian-narrative-canada-critics-jab-trudeaus-no-hard-proof-remark-call-him-separatism-supporter/): In what can be termed a “win for India”, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted he had no “hard evidentiary proof” of India’s involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a statement that supports India’s long-standing denial of the allegations.
- [Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/three-state-court-rulings-ease-voting-restrictions-ahead-of-us-elections/): Rulings in three states – including Georgia – reverse measures that would have limited some voters from casting ballots.
- ['Khalistani Extremism Is Rooted In Political Patronage': Canadian MP Amid Diplomatic Row With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/khalistani-extremism-is-rooted-in-political-patronage-canadian-mp-amid-diplomatic-row-with-india/): The ties between India and Canada had come under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September last year
- [Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/thailand-where-buddhism-reigns-challenges-malaysia-for-asias-halal-crown/): Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.
- [US says B2 bombers launched ‘precision strikes’ against Houthis in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/us-says-b2-bombers-launched-precision-strikes-against-houthis-in-yemen/): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes aimed at countering Houthis’ ‘destabilising behaviour’.
- [China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/china-accuses-japanese-vessel-of-illegally-entering-disputed-waters/): The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
- ['Trudeau Doing What He Does...Lying': Poilievre After Canadian PM Claims Conservatives At Risk Of Foreign Interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/trudeau-doing-what-he-does-lying-poilievre-after-canadian-pm-claims-conservatives-at-risk-of-foreign-interference/): Poilievre accused Trudeau of “lying” and called on him to release the names of parliamentarians alleged by a review committee to have wittingly or unwittingly acted on behalf of a foreign country
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 965](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-965/): As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
- ['Cavalier Behaviour': India's Sharp Retort To Justin Trudeau After His 'No Hard Proof' Admission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/17/cavalier-behaviour-indias-sharp-retort-to-justin-trudeau-after-his-no-hard-proof-admission/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had not provided India with concrete proof regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil
- ['Pakistan Can't Invite Investors So They Called Stage Charlatan Zakir Naik to Bully Their People': Ex-Afghanistan VP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/pakistan-cant-invite-investors-so-they-called-stage-charlatan-zakir-naik-to-bully-their-people-ex-afghanistan-vp/): Amrullah Saleh also said the controversial Islamic preacher’s praise of Taliban was “like rubbing salt and vinegar together” on the wounds of the Afghan people
- [Gunshot To Head, Finger Cut Off For DNA Analysis: Israeli Pathologist Shares Details Of Hamas Leader's Autopsy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/gunshot-to-head-finger-cut-off-for-dna-analysis-israeli-pathologist-shares-details-of-hamas-leaders-autopsy/): An pathologist said the Israeli troops cut off Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s finger for DNA analysis. He said he is “100 percent” certain about the identity of the body sent to the laboratory
- [Obama rallies for Harris in swing state and questions Trump’s competence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/obama-rallies-for-harris-in-swing-state-and-questions-trumps-competence/): Once a vulnerability, Democrats have turned questions of age and competence into a line of attack against Donald Trump.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 967](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-967/): As the war enters its 967th day, these are the main developments.
- ['Small, Ugly, Broken Figure': How Israeli Soldier Recounted Minutes Spent Alone With Yahya Sinwar's Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/small-ugly-broken-figure-how-israeli-soldier-recounted-minutes-spent-alone-with-yahya-sinwars-body/): In his post on Facebook, Lt Col Itamar Eitam spoke about the “pain” caused by Yahya Sinwar and how the world was a much better place without the Hamas leader in it
- [Canada Minister Says India's Remaining Diplomats Put 'On Notice' Despite Trudeau's 'No Hard Proof' Admission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/canada-minister-says-indias-remaining-diplomats-put-on-notice-despite-trudeaus-no-hard-proof-admission/): Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly on Friday said the remaining Indian diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to harm Canadian lives.
- [UN expands Haiti arms embargo to all types of weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/un-expands-haiti-arms-embargo-to-all-types-of-weapons/): The UN Security Council is trying to crack down rising levels of gang violence in Haiti by extending embargo on weapons.
- [Hamas Mourns Sinwar, Vows Not To Release Hostages Until War Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/hamas-mourns-sinwar-vows-not-to-release-hostages-until-war-ends/): The killing of Sinwar, the mastermind of the deadliest attack in Israeli history, had raised hopes of a turning point in the war, including for families of the Israeli hostages and Gazans enduring a dire humanitarian crisis.
- [Muslims join Buddhist, Christian fighters to topple Myanmar’s military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/muslims-join-buddhist-christian-fighters-to-topple-myanmars-military/): Muslims join fight under multiethnic leadership as groups once marginalized are embraced by Myanmar’s revolution.
- [Newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Mexico’s Sinaloa state capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/newspaper-offices-hit-by-gunfire-in-mexicos-sinaloa-state-capital/): Gunmen shoot at office building of respected Mexican newspaper in Sinaloa capital Culiacan.
- [What is gerrymandering in US elections? What to know in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/what-is-gerrymandering-in-us-elections-what-to-know-in-500-words/): Gerrymandering, the partisan redrawing of voting districts, is as old as the US and yet is still part of its elections.
- [At least 39 killed across Gaza as Israeli army escalates assault in north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/at-least-39-killed-across-gaza-as-israeli-army-escalates-assault-in-north/): Residents in northern Gaza’s Jabalia say Israeli tanks reach heart of camp amid siege and telecommunications blackout.
- [‘There is no day after’: What US, Israel want for Gaza after Sinwar’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/there-is-no-day-after-what-us-israel-want-for-gaza-after-sinwars-death/): Analysts say US push for Gaza post-war phase is ‘unrealistic’ as Israel vows to continue fighting in besieged territory.
- [Maduro ally freed in US prisoner exchange joins government cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/maduro-ally-freed-in-us-prisoner-exchange-joins-government-cabinet/): Colombian businessman Alex Saab will become new industry minister, in latest cabinet change since contested election.
- [What does Yahya Sinwar’s killing mean for the Palestinian resistance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/what-does-yahya-sinwars-killing-mean-for-the-palestinian-resistance/): The Hamas leader was killed in a firefight with Israeli forces in southern Gaza on Wednesday.
- [Biden says there’s ‘opportunity’ to end attacks between Iran and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/biden-says-theres-opportunity-to-end-attacks-between-iran-and-israel/): US president promotes ‘possibility of working for a ceasefire in Lebanon’ but says ending Gaza war is more difficult.
- [What’s happening in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/whats-happening-in-northern-gaza/): At least 450 people have been killed in an Israeli siege of the northern Gaza Strip.
- [Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira: MMA fight time, undercard, ring walks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/francis-ngannou-vs-renan-ferreira-mma-fight-time-undercard-ring-walks/): All the fight details as Cameroon’s Ngannou returns to MMA to take on Brazil’s Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight title.
- [Hezbollah Hiding Dead commanders, 1500 Members Killed: IDF, Putin Offers Iran-Israel Peace Mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hezbollah-hiding-dead-commanders-1500-members-killed-idf-putin-offers-iran-israel-peace-mediation/): The Israeli military reported that its troops killed two armed assailants who crossed from Jordan on October 18, lightly wounding two soldiers. Two Israeli soldiers, one of whom was a reservist, were lightly wounded in an exchange of fire with the attackers, the army said. The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan later claimed the two killed […]
- [Democrats On Edge As Trump Narrows The Gap With Harris In Battleground States In Final Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/democrats-on-edge-as-trump-narrows-the-gap-with-harris-in-battleground-states-in-final-weeks/): As the presidential election approaches, Kamala Harris is facing increasing challenges against Donald Trump, with recent polls showing her lead diminishing. Harris criticized Trump as “unstable” and seeking unchecked power, while Trump accused her of enabling crime by “importing” illegal immigrants. The race is tightening in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, traditionally […]
- [Hit by Boeing strike, supplier Spirit Aero to furlough 700 employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hit-by-boeing-strike-supplier-spirit-aero-to-furlough-700-employees/): Spirit says it does not have additional space to store the 767 and 777 fuselages it builds for Boeing planes.
- [No ‘let-up’: Biden urges allies to stand by Ukraine ahead of US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/no-let-up-biden-urges-allies-to-stand-by-ukraine-ahead-of-us-election/): Meeting between leaders of US, UK, Germany and France in Berlin yields ‘no consensus’ on long-range weapons for Ukraine.
- [Hamas Confirms Death of Yahya Sinwar, Says Hostages In Gaza 'Will Not Return Until...' | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hamas-confirms-death-of-yahya-sinwar-says-hostages-in-gaza-will-not-return-until-n18g/): Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday confirmed its leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza, a day after Israel announced his death. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement.Israeli security officials believe that Mohammad […]
- [Netanyahu Faces Pressure To End War In Gaza After Killing Of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/netanyahu-faces-pressure-to-end-war-in-gaza-after-killing-of-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar/): Netanyahu himself described Sinwar’s death as “the beginning of the end” to a conflict that has spread to Lebanon and Yemen, and said it could end if Hamas lays down its arms and return the 101 hostages held in Gaza
- [‘Narrow Perspective’: Ex-Afghan VP Lashes Out At Zakir Nair For Praising Taliban At Pak Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/narrow-perspective-ex-afghan-vp-lashes-out-at-zakir-nair-for-praising-taliban-at-pak-event/): Earlier in 2016, the controversial preacher had praised the Taliban for destroying the iconic Buddha statues in Afghanistan and had called the Buddhists ‘drug-addicts’.
- [Russia’s Putin says presence at G20 in Brazil will ‘wreck’ summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/russias-putin-says-presence-at-g20-in-brazil-will-wreck-summit/): President says ICC warrant could be a distraction, but downplays risk of arrest given ‘warm’ relations with Brazil.
- [10-year-old brother of Shaban al-Dalou dies from injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/10-year-old-brother-of-shaban-al-dalou-dies-from-injuries/): Abdul Ruhman, the 10-year-old brother of Shaban al-Dalou, has died from injuries he received in an Israeli strike.
- [Countries aiding Israel’s occupation may be ‘complicit’: UN experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/countries-aiding-israels-occupation-may-be-complicit-un-experts/): Independent UN commission calls on Israel to halt settlement expansion and return occupied land to Palestinians.
- [Canadian Parliament To Probe Alleged Involvement Of Indian Agents In 'Violent Criminal Activities'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/canadian-parliament-to-probe-alleged-involvement-of-indian-agents-in-violent-criminal-activities/): During an emergency meeting on Friday, members of the standing committee on public safety and national security in Canada unanimously agreed to conduct a study into the allegations
- [How was Yahya Sinwar killed? What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/how-was-yahya-sinwar-killed-what-we-know-so-far/): Israel and the US claim intelligence provided Sinwar’s whereabouts, but this is doubtful.
- [Attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’, says Italy’s Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/attacks-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-unacceptable-says-italys-meloni/): In Beirut, Meloni and Lebanon’s PM Mikati urge ‘diplomatic solution’ as Hezbollah pledges new phase of war with Israel.
- ['Won't Release Hostages Until...' Hamas Mourns Sinwar, IDF Rushes Troops To Fight Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/wont-release-hostages-until-hamas-mourns-sinwar-idf-rushes-troops-to-fight-hezbollah/): Belgian authorities announced that they are investigating possible war crimes by a Belgian-Israeli soldier fighting for Israel in Gaza. The federal prosecutor’s office said the investigation targets a Belgian member of an elite Israeli military unit with several dual passport holders. “We have opened a file on possible war crimes,” AFP reported citing a spokesperson […]
- [DNA, Fingerprint & Teeth Samples! How Israel Forensic Unit Identifies Yahya Sinwar In Gaza Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/dna-fingerprint-teeth-samples-how-israel-forensic-unit-identifies-yahya-sinwar-in-gaza-attack/): DNA, Fingerprint & Teeth Samples! How Israel Forensic Unit Identifies Yahya Sinwar In Gaza AttackYahya Sinwar, the chief architect of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war, was eliminated on Oct 17. The IDF troops operating in Gaza were not specifically targeting Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar. Israeli Soldiers were unaware that […]
- [Parties in Israel, defiance in Gaza over killing of Hamas leader Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/parties-in-israel-defiance-in-gaza-over-killing-of-hamas-leader-sinwar/): Some Israelis partied on the streets over the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- [Cuba forced to ‘paralyse economy’ amid desperate energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/cuba-forced-to-paralyse-economy-amid-desperate-energy-crisis/): Millions of Cubans face 12-hour blackouts per day, but prime minister says country ‘not yet in a bottomless abyss’.
- [Who Is Mohammad Sinwar? Younger Brother, Potential Hamas Successor After Gaza Chief's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/who-is-mohammad-sinwar-younger-brother-potential-hamas-successor-after-gaza-chiefs-killing/): Mohammad Sinwar is poised to lead Hamas, leveraging familial ties and military strategy, while Khalil al-Hayya takes on key political responsibilities
- [Palestinians Pray For Slain Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/palestinians-pray-for-slain-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar/): On October 18, 2024, Palestinians held Friday prayers in various mosques across Gaza to honor Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was recently martyred. The prayers took place in damaged mosques, reflecting the ongoing conflict’s toll on the community. Attendees expressed both pride and sadness, highlighting Sinwar’s commitment to the resistance. Speaker Akram Abou Marouf emphasized […]
- ['Ready To Talk To The PM': Putin Open To Partnering With Modi To Boost Presence Of Indian Films In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/ready-to-talk-to-the-pm-putin-open-to-partnering-with-modi-to-boost-presence-of-indian-films-in-russia/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan
- [UK’s Lammy visits China for ‘pragmatic’ reset of strained relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/uks-lammy-visits-china-for-pragmatic-reset-of-strained-relations/): Foreign secretary’s visit aims to shore up trade ties while challenging Beijing on support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Cori Bush on Palestinian liberation, Kamala Harris and the pro-Israel lobby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/cori-bush-on-palestinian-liberation-kamala-harris-and-the-pro-israel-lobby/): Marc Lamont Hill talks with the US congresswoman about the November elections and Palestinian liberation.
- [Will the US follow Israel into a full-blown war in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/will-the-us-follow-israel-into-a-full-blown-war-in-the-middle-east/): Marc Lamont Hill discusses the looming threat of a full-scale war in the region.
- [India Among Five Countries With Largest Number Of People Living In Poverty: UN Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/india-among-five-countries-with-largest-number-of-people-living-in-poverty-un-report/): India has 234 million people living in poverty, which is medium Human Development Index, placing the country among five globally with the largest number of people living in poverty
- [Hamas Confirms 'Painful Loss', Sinwar’s 'Body Moved To Secret Location', Jordanians Attack IDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hamas-confirms-painful-loss-sinwars-body-moved-to-secret-location-jordanians-attack-idf/): Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces, Khalil Hayya, head of Hamas in Gaza, has confirmed. Describing him as “steadfast, brave and intrepid”, Hayya said Sinwar “sacrificed his life to the cause of our liberation.” “He met his end standing brave, with his head held high, holding his firearm, firing until the last […]
- [Putin Says BRICS to Drive Majority of Global Economic Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/putin-says-brics-to-drive-majority-of-global-economic-growth/): Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on October 18 that the BRICS group is poised to drive most global economic growth in the coming years, outpacing developed Western nations. He will host a summit in Kazan from October 22-24, aiming to strengthen BRICS, which now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE alongside Brazil, Russia, India, […]
- [Hamas confirms leader Yahya Sinwar killed in combat in Gaza by Israeli army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hamas-confirms-leader-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-combat-in-gaza-by-israeli-army/): Group says captives held in Gaza will not return until Israel stops its attacks on Gaza and withdraws its forces.
- [What we know about how Yahya Sinwar was killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/what-we-know-about-how-yahya-sinwar-was-killed/): When an Israeli military drone filmed a Hamas fighter in a building in Gaza, they didn’t know it was Yahya Sinwar.
- [Yahya Sinwar may be dead, but there is no end in sight to this genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/yahya-sinwar-may-be-dead-but-there-is-no-end-in-sight-to-this-genocide/): News of Sinwar’s killing in Gaza will engender ever greater resistance, which Israel will use to justify more slaughter.
- [Hamas confirms Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza combat with Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hamas-confirms-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-gaza-combat-with-israeli-forces/): A senior Hamas official has confirmed that its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat with Israeli forces in Gaza.
- [NASA Moon Mission Challenge: Chance to Win Rs 25 Crore!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/nasa-moon-mission-challenge-chance-to-win-rs-25-crore/): As NASA plans a crewed lunar landing in September 2026, the agency invites participants worldwide to design and develop hardware systems for solid waste reuse on the lunar surface. Chances to win huge prize money
- [5 Israeli Troops Killed In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fires Precision-Guided Missiles in 'Escalatory Phase'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/5-israeli-troops-killed-in-lebanon-hezbollah-fires-precision-guided-missiles-in-escalatory-phase/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah announced the start of a new phase in its war against Israel on October 17. Hezbollah also claimed to have used precision-guided missiles and a new kind of suicide drone against Israeli troops for the first time. The group said its rockets targeted military positions and barracks, as well as Israeli settlements and […]
- [Immigration Racket, ISI Funding, Fake Referendums: News18 Decodes Pannun's Pernicious Plan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/immigration-racket-isi-funding-fake-referendums-news18-decodes-pannuns-pernicious-plan-exclusive/): According to intelligence sources, the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader is getting funding from the ISI, some money from innocent youths, and some donations in the name of war. He has made many gurdwaras of the UK, US, and Canada breeding grounds for anti-India sentiments and, according to witnesses, ISI operatives are regular visitors here
- [Bus Accident in Turkey Claims Six Lives and Injures 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/bus-accident-in-turkey-claims-six-lives-and-injures-25/): A tragic bus accident in Turkey’s Aksaray province on October 18 resulted in six fatalities and 25 injuries. The bus was en route from Balikesir to the popular tourist destination of Cappadocia when it rolled over on the Aksaray-Ankara motorway. Local governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu stated that the cause of the accident remains unclear, and […]
- [Justin Trudeau is a nauseating hypocrite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/justin-trudeau-is-a-nauseating-hypocrite/): The prime minister won’t let anyone get away with harming Canadian citizens (other than Israel).
- [Why almost eight million Venezuelans have fled their country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/why-almost-eight-million-venezuelans-have-fled-their-country/): We speak with young Venezuelans about life in the country and their hopes for the future.
- [South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea sending troops to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/south-koreas-spy-agency-says-north-korea-sending-troops-to-russia/): Russian navy ships moved 1,500 North Korean soldiers to Vladivostok, Seoul’s National Intelligence Service confirmed.
- [True Palestine Hero Or Cowardly Hamas Murderer? Drone Video Of Yahya Sinwar’s Last Moments Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/true-palestine-hero-or-cowardly-hamas-murderer-drone-video-of-yahya-sinwars-last-moments-sparks-debate/): Hezbollah meanwhile vowed to escalate fighting against Israel and its backer Iran said “the spirit of resistance” would be strengthened by the death of its Palestinian ally Sinwar in Gaza
- [Canadian Opposition Leader Says Justin Trudeau Using Nijjar's Murder To Divert Attention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/canadian-opposition-leader-says-justin-trudeau-using-nijjars-murder-to-divert-attention/): Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, also said the Khalistani militant who is the central figure in the whole controversy was a foreign terrorist who was somehow granted citizenship in 2007.
- [U.S. Calls Yahya Sinwar's Death 'day Of Relief,' Likens It To Aftermath Of Osama Bin Laden's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/u-s-calls-yahya-sinwars-death-day-of-relief-likens-it-to-aftermath-of-osama-bin-ladens-killing/): U.S. Calls Yahya Sinwar’s Death ‘day Of Relief,’ Likens It To Aftermath Of Osama Bin Laden’s KillingCiting that “Israel has every right to eliminate the leadership and military structure of Hamas,” US President Joe Biden on Thursday (October 17) extended unconditional support to Israel after it confirmed the killing of the top Hamas leader Yahya […]
- [Watch | Wounded Hamas Chief Sinwar Throws A Stick At Israeli Drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/watch-wounded-hamas-chief-sinwar-throws-a-stick-at-israeli-drone/): The Israeli military released drone footage purportedly capturing the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before his death. The video shows him in a damaged room, attempting to strike the drone while injured. Following this, the military targeted the building, leading to Sinwar’s death, confirmed through dental records and DNA. Found with him were […]
- [Kenya parliament approves new deputy president after Gachagua sacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/kenya-parliament-approves-new-deputy-president-after-gachagua-sacked/): Kithure Kindiki is set to take over from Rigathi Gachagua, who has filed a court application to stop his removal.
- [Who is Vikash Yadav, Indian agent accused by US in Sikh assassination plot?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/who-is-vikash-yadav-indian-agent-accused-by-us-in-sikh-assassination-plot/): A US indictment has named Yadav as the mastermind of the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
- ['A Blatant Interference': Lebanon's Caretaker PM Issues Rare Rebuke To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/a-blatant-interference-lebanons-caretaker-pm-issues-rare-rebuke-to-iran/): Lebanese PM Najib Mikati said on Friday that he was “surprised” by the comments, calling them “a blatant interference in Lebanese affairs
- [Biden Praises Sinwar’s Assassination, Pentagon Denies Involvement | Bibi Offers Hamas Leaders “Life”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/biden-praises-sinwars-assassination-pentagon-denies-involvement-bibi-offers-hamas-leaders-life/): US President Joe Biden congratulated the Israeli PM for “getting Sinwar” who had the blood of Americans, Israelis, and others on his hands. Biden called the Hamas leader’s killing In Rafah a “good day for the world,” adding it was “time for the war to end.”Israeli PM Benjamin said there could be an end to […]
- [Hamas Official Says Group Cannot Be Eliminated, Does Not Confirm Yahya Sinwar's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/hamas-official-says-group-cannot-be-eliminated-does-not-confirm-yahya-sinwars-death/): In a statement, he listed several Hamas leaders killed in the past, and said their deaths had boosted the group’s popularity
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: Who Are The Billionaires Bankrolling Donald Trump & Kamala Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/us-presidential-elections-2024-who-are-the-billionaires-bankrolling-donald-trump-kamala-harris/): US Election 2024: The most significant financial contributors to Trump’s campaign include Miriam Adelson, Elon Musk, Richard Uihlein, and Timothy Mellon. Harris has support of a dozen of billionaires, including hedge fund manager George Soros and investor Mark Cuban
- [David Headley, Rabinder Singh To Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: India's Wanted Terrorists & The US Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/david-headley-rabinder-singh-to-gurpatwant-singh-pannun-indias-wanted-terrorists-the-us-link/): A look at four men involved in terror attacks against India who are or were in the United States
- [Pannun A Terrorist, Goon, And Criminal Supported by Foreign Agencies to Defame India: Govt Sources to News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/pannun-a-terrorist-goon-and-criminal-supported-by-foreign-agencies-to-defame-india-govt-sources-to-news18/): The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader is Pakistani ISI’s plant in the United States to create Khalistan and it suits American agencies also, they added
- [British King Charles Arrives In Australia For Landmark Tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/british-king-charles-arrives-in-australia-for-landmark-tour/): The king is on a nine-day tour of his far-flung Australian and Samoan realms that will showcase a busy public barbecue, famed landmarks and pressing climate dangers.
- [Baby dies as asylum seekers’ boat sinks off French coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/baby-dies-as-asylum-seekers-boat-sinks-off-french-coast/): European Union leaders have called for new legislation to ‘speed up returns’ of asylum seekers from the 27-nation bloc.
- [As war rages in neighbouring Ukraine, Moldova readies for two crucial votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/as-war-rages-in-neighbouring-ukraine-moldova-readies-for-two-crucial-votes/): Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and referendum on EU ascension.
- [Who is Vikash Yadav? US Indictment in Pannun Case Offers Hints, Says He is Trained in Battle Craft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/who-is-vikash-yadav-us-indictment-in-pannun-case-offers-hints-says-he-is-trained-in-battle-craft/): The US indictment also says that Vikash Yadav served in India’s Central Reserve Police Force, India’s largest paramilitary force.
- [Israel “Settles Score” With Sinwar, Hunts Brother Muhammad | Video Shows Hamas Chief’s Last Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/israel-settles-score-with-sinwar-hunts-brother-muhammad-video-shows-hamas-chiefs-last-moments/): Israeli military drone footage appears to show the final moments of the wounded Hamas chief who in his last-ditch effort to save himself is seen throwing a stick at the UAV. The countdown to Sinwar death began at 10 am (Israel time) on Oct. 16 when Israel Defence Forces ( IDF) troops noticed a suspicious […]
- ['At A Great Time': UAE Introduces New Visa-On-Arrival Policy For Indian Travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/at-a-great-time-uae-introduces-new-visa-on-arrival-policy-for-indian-travellers/): This change provides a 14-day visa-on-arrival for eligible Indian nationals upon their arrival in the UAE
- [Israeli Military Says Killed Hezbollah Battalion Commander In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/israeli-military-says-killed-hezbollah-battalion-commander-in-lebanon/): Hezbollah has yet to comment on the claim
- [North Korea To Send '12,000 Soldiers' For Russia's War In Ukraine: Yonhap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/north-korea-to-send-12000-soldiers-for-russias-war-in-ukraine-yonhap/): Seoul’s defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, told lawmakers at the time that it was “highly likely” that the report was true
- [Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/kenya-deputy-president-rigathi-gachaguas-impeachment-why-it-matters/): Two years after taking office, Gachagua fell out with President Ruto, leading to his ouster from office.
- [Pakistan spinners take all 20 England wickets to level Test series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/pakistan-spinners-take-all-20-england-wickets-to-level-test-series/): Pakistan beat England by 152 runs to level three-game series on Day Four of second Test match in Multan.
- [PM Modi to Visit Russia For BRICS Summit Next Week, His 2nd Moscow Trip This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/pm-modi-to-visit-russia-for-brics-summit-next-week-his-2nd-moscow-trip-this-year/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October 22-23 for the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other BRICS leaders during his visit.
- [After Yahya Sinwar's Killing, Hezbollah Says Its War With Israel 'Entering A New Phase'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/after-yahya-sinwars-killing-hezbollah-says-its-war-with-israel-entering-a-new-phase/): Sinwar was a chief architect of the attack on southern Israel that precipitated the latest escalating conflicts in the Middle East
- [After 12 months of war, Israel is a changed state, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/after-12-months-of-war-israel-is-a-changed-state-analysts-say/): Year of conflict has strengthened the far right and emboldened an increasingly messianic leader, according to analysts.
- [Russian troops fight desperate battles for Ukraine’s east ahead of winter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/russian-troops-fight-desperate-battles-for-ukraines-east-ahead-of-winter/): Russia reportedly disregarding heavy casualties in bid to capture ground while vehicles can still manoeuvre.
- [Pakistan province shuts schools, universities amid student protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/pakistan-province-shuts-schools-universities-amid-student-protests/): Punjab authorities also ban gatherings as hundreds are arrested while protesting reports of a rape on a college campus.
- [From Threatening PM Modi to Asking Hindus to Leave US, Canada, How Pannun Has Been Spewing Venom Against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/from-threatening-pm-modi-to-asking-hindus-to-leave-us-canada-how-pannun-has-been-spewing-venom-against-india/): From threatening to blow up Air India aircraft to asking Hindus to leave the US and Canada, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued threats to India on videos.
- [How an X account pushed an unsubstantiated Tim Walz abuse allegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/how-an-x-account-pushed-an-unsubstantiated-tim-walz-abuse-allegation/): The pro-Trump account claimed a former student of Walz had accused the VP candidate of sexual abuse.
- [Suspicion, resentment, trauma, destruction – Beirut on the edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/suspicion-resentment-trauma-destruction-beirut-on-the-edge/): An Al Jazeera cameraman describes his attempts to report from Beirut, navigating fear and anger on the streets.
- [Seven killed in suicide bombing at cafe in Somalia’s Mogadishu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/seven-killed-in-suicide-bombing-at-cafe-in-somalias-mogadishu/): Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack in Somalia’s capital which left six others injured.
- [Immigration, populism and the far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/immigration-populism-and-the-far-right/): Mehdi Hasan goes Head to Head with Matthew Goodwin on the UK riots, immigration and the ‘new woke elite’.
- [US Describes Pannun As 'Victim, Attorney & Activist', Indictment Doesn't Point to Indian Government Hand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/us-describes-pannun-as-victim-attorney-activist-indictment-doesnt-point-to-indian-government-hand/): The US has claimed that the plot was to lure Pannun to a place where he could be easily executed, but later the plan changed amid urgency to target Pannun “at his house, office or the café he visited.”
- ['Pro-Khalistani Groups Getting Aggressive': Indians in Canada Raise Safety Concerns Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/pro-khalistani-groups-getting-aggressive-indians-in-canada-raise-safety-concerns-amid-tensions/): News18 spoke to various Indians in Canada, and who expressed that, so far, there has been no direct impact. However, their families in India have urged them to avoid going out alone, especially in areas with strong Khalistani support.
- [‘Used To Think Democrats Were Crazy…’: Trump Mocks Tim Walz Over Period Policy | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/used-to-think-democrats-were-crazy-trump-mocks-tim-walz-over-period-policy-video/): Donald Trump, during the dinner, attacked Democrate Tim Walz over his well-known image of protecting transgender rights
- ['This Is How Talks Move Forward': Nawaz Sharif Says EAM Jaishankar's Pakistan Visit A 'Good Beginning'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/this-is-how-talks-move-forward-nawaz-sharif-says-eam-jaishankars-pakistan-visit-a-good-beginning/): Jaishankar was in Pakistan on Tuesday and Wednesday for a meeting of governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, with the capital city under tight lockdown
- [Who Is Kash Patel, Trump Loyalist With Indian Roots Likely To Lead CIA If Republicans Win US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/who-is-kash-patel-trump-loyalist-with-indian-roots-likely-to-lead-cia-if-republicans-win-us-election/): Patel was born in 1980 in Garden City, New York to Gujarati Indian parents who had immigrated to the United States from East Africa.
- ['Dil Hai Chhota Sa…': AR Rahman’s Iconic Song In Campaign Video For Kamala Harris | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/dil-hai-chhota-sa-ar-rahmans-iconic-song-in-campaign-video-for-kamala-harris-watch/): In the video, Bhutoria highlights how these themes resonate with Vice President Harris’ message of hope and unity
- [China posts slowest growth since aftermath of ‘zero COVID’ curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/china-posts-slowest-growth-since-aftermath-of-zero-covid-curbs/): World’s second-largest economy grows 4.6 percent in third quarter amid weak consumer demand and property woes.
- [Canada Suspected Nijjar Was Killed In Faction Feud But Changed Tack Later, Trudeau's Former NSA Testifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/canada-suspected-nijjar-was-killed-in-faction-feud-but-changed-tack-later-trudeaus-former-nsa-testifies/): Thomas’s remark confirmed India’s stance that there is no involvement of the the Government of India in Nijjar’s killing and PM Justin Trudeau’s “baseless” allegations are part of his government’s smear campaign against New Delhi
- [Israel’s Netanyahu vows Gaza war ‘not over’ after Sinwar’s alleged killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/israels-netanyahu-vows-gaza-war-not-over-after-sinwars-alleged-killing/): Israeli leader describes alleged killing of Hamas leader as ‘beginning of the end’ of yearlong conflict.
- [Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged antigovernment activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/venezuela-arrests-five-foreigners-over-alleged-antigovernment-activity/): Maduro government announces detention of five foreigners, including three US citizens, amid post-election crackdown.
- [Taiwan Opens New Office in Mumbai, China Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/taiwan-opens-new-office-in-mumbai-china-reacts/): Mao said the one-China principle is a serious political commitment made by the Indian side and serves as the political foundation for China-India relations
- [US Sanctions Two Indians For Alleged Links With Houthi Network Transporting Iranian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/us-sanctions-two-indians-for-alleged-links-with-houthi-network-transporting-iranian-oil/): The US has sanctioned two Indian nationals, Rahul Rattanlal Warikoo and Dipankar Mohan Keot, for their involvement in a Houthi network transporting Iranian oil to fund militant activities.
- [Who Could Lead Hamas After Yahya Sinwar's Killing As Israel Looks To End War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/18/who-could-lead-hamas-after-yahya-sinwars-killing-as-israel-looks-to-end-war/): Yahya Sinwar’s death raised many questions linked to the future of war in Gaza with none being more pressing than who will replace him as Hamas leader.
- [Are BRICS countries already challenging the US-led world order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/are-brics-countries-already-challenging-the-us-led-world-order/): US economist Richard Wolff weighs in on BRICS, the systemic problems of the US economy, and the future of Israel.
- [Israel Strikes Hezbollah Intel HQ | US Urges Restraint In Beirut Strikes | Hamas Slams “New Nazis”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-strikes-hezbollah-intel-hq-us-urges-restraint-in-beirut-strikes-hamas-slams-new-nazis/): Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem has relocated to Tehran after fleeing Lebanon on October 5 due to fears of an Israeli assassination. His transfer was ordered by Iranian leaders, and since then, he has delivered three speeches, two from Tehran and one from Beirut. Meanwhile, Hamas condemned Arab silence regarding Israel’s actions, which they claim […]
- [UK Woman Fired After Returning From Maternity Leave Pregnant Again, Tribunal Rules Dismissal Was Unfair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/uk-woman-fired-after-returning-from-maternity-leave-pregnant-again-tribunal-rules-dismissal-was-unfair/): A tribunal found that a woman was unfairly fired from her job after returning from maternity leave while pregnant again
- [Diwali Celebrations By Members of Indian Diaspora Begin Across New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/diwali-celebrations-by-members-of-indian-diaspora-begin-across-new-york/): From Times Square in the heart of Manhattan to Pennsylvania, the Indian-American community has begun celebrations to mark Diwali, which is on October 31
- [Israel To Take Legal Action Against French President Macron Over Naval Trade Show Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-to-take-legal-action-against-french-president-macron-over-naval-trade-show-ban/): The decision to bar Israeli firms is the latest incident in a row fuelled by the Macron government’s unease over Israel’s conduct in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon
- [India, Brazil And African Countries Should Be Represented In UNSC: Russia's Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/india-brazil-and-african-countries-should-be-represented-in-unsc-russias-lavrov/): India has been at the forefront of years-long efforts calling for reform of the Security Council
- [Ukraine strikes key Russian explosives manufacturer, general staff says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/ukraine-strikes-key-russian-explosives-manufacturer-general-staff-says/): Kyiv has also struck storage infrastructure at a military airfield, in a rare aerial attack on Russia.
- ['Not A Shred Of Evidence’: Before Departing, Top Indian Diplomat Says Canada’s Claims Politically Motivated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/not-a-shred-of-evidence-before-departing-top-indian-diplomat-says-canadas-claims-politically-motivated/): India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, denies involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, citing lack of evidence and political motives
- [‘New Leaders Working In Total Secrecy’: How Hezbollah Is Staying In War Against Israel Amid Setbacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/new-leaders-working-in-total-secrecy-how-hezbollah-is-staying-in-war-against-israel-amid-setbacks/): Hezbollah has replenished its ranks of commanders and key leadership positions with operatives previously unknown to Israel, as per a report. An Israeli official told The New York Times that these individuals were once lower-level commanders. The reported move comes after Israel claimed to have struck Hezbollah’s munitions stores and killed thousands of its fighters, […]
- ['Too Many Indians In Canada, Go Back’: Indian-Origin Man Faces Hate Speech In Ontario | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/too-many-indians-in-canada-go-back-indian-origin-man-faces-hate-speech-in-ontario-video/): Ashwin Annamalai highlights a disturbing rise in hate crimes against the Indian community in Canada
- [Israel releases footage of its military rounding up Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-releases-footage-of-its-military-rounding-up-palestinians-in-gaza/): The Israeli army has released footage showing dozens of Palestinians being rounded up in besieged northern Gaza.
- [Pakistan's Coalition Govt Pushes Through 26th Constitutional Amendment Despite Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/pakistans-coalition-govt-pushes-through-26th-constitutional-amendment-despite-opposition/): The coalition government is set to table the proposed judicial reforms bill in the Senate and the National Assembly on Sunday.
- [‘Pillows, Plasma Screen…’ Sinwar Stocked Up Tunnel Under Family Home Hours Before Oct 7 Attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/pillows-plasma-screen-sinwar-stocked-up-tunnel-under-family-home-hours-before-oct-7-attack/): On October 19, the Israeli army released footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preparing for an underground stay before the October 7 attack. Sinwar was killed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on October 16 in Rafah. The footage shows him with his family in a tunnel, gathering supplies. IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari claimed […]
- [Republicans, Democrats Prepare For Long Legal Battles Ahead Of 2024 Election Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/republicans-democrats-prepare-for-long-legal-battles-ahead-of-2024-election-results/): As the 2024 election nears, Trump’s claims of election fraud stir legal battles. Both parties brace for potential challenges to results and voter integrity
- [Trump Hits McDonald's In Pennsylvania, Doubles Down On Harris Employment Claims At Fast-Food Giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/trump-hits-mcdonalds-in-pennsylvania-doubles-down-on-harris-employment-claims-at-fast-food-giant/): Donald Trump visits a Pennsylvania McDonald’s amid his claims about Kamala Harris’s past job
- [Libyan arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning Israeli embassy attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/libyan-arrested-in-germany-on-suspicion-of-planning-israeli-embassy-attack/): Prosecutors said accused exchanged information with a member of ISIL and was planning to use firearms in his assault.
- [Video: See the moment a seven-storey building collapses in Nairobi, Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/video-see-the-moment-a-seven-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi-kenya/): Video shows the moment a multi-storey building collapses in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
- [Kamala Harris Turns 60 Amid Intense Election Showdown With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/kamala-harris-turns-60-amid-intense-election-showdown-with-donald-trump/): Kamala Harris turns 60 amid a tight election with Donald Trump. As they battle in key states, age and mental fitness dominate the campaign dialogue
- [German Authorities Arrest Libyan Man Suspected Of Planning Attack On Israeli Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/german-authorities-arrest-libyan-man-suspected-of-planning-attack-on-israeli-embassy/): The prosecutor’s office said the suspect was a Libyan national whom they identified only as Omar A
- [Israel has taken human shields to a whole new criminal level](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-has-taken-human-shields-to-a-whole-new-criminal-level/): The use of Palestinian civilians as ‘human baits’ in Gaza demonstrates how racism informs Israel’s warfare practices.
- [Crowd of Palestinians helping ‘shredded child’ come under attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/crowd-of-palestinians-helping-shredded-child-come-under-attack-in-gaza/): Video shows the shocking moment a crowd of Palestinians are attacked as they try to help a badly wounded person.
- [Israeli massacre in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israeli-massacre-in-north-gazas-beit-lahiya/): An Israeli air strike hit a residential block killing close to 100 Palestinians while they slept in Beit Lahiya.
- [‘Why shouldn’t power be Black’? How Miriam Makeba won and lost the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/why-shouldnt-power-be-black-how-miriam-makeba-won-and-lost-the-us/): The Black South African singer defied the odds to become a household name in the US. Then she was cancelled.
- [Slain Hamas Yahya Sinwar's Wife Held $32,000 Birkin Bag In October 6 Escape Footage: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/slain-hamas-yahya-sinwars-wife-held-32000-birkin-bag-in-october-6-escape-footage-report/): Footage reveals Yahya Sinwar’s wife carrying a $32,000 Birkin bag during their escape
- [US Probes Intel Leak As Israel “Moves Military Assets, Preps Drones” For Retaliatory Attack On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/us-probes-intel-leak-as-israel-moves-military-assets-preps-drones-for-retaliatory-attack-on-iran/): The US is probing a leak of highly classified US intelligence about Israel’s plans for retaliation against Iran. The documents, dated October 15 and 16, began circulating online on October 18 after being posted on a Telegram account.The documents are marked top secret and have markings indicating they are meant to be seen only by […]
- [Elon Musk Promises $1M Daily For Supporters As He Rallies Behind Trump Ahead Of US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/elon-musk-promises-1m-daily-for-supporters-as-he-rallies-behind-trump-ahead-of-us-election/): Elon Musk pledges $1 million daily until the election to support the U.S. Constitution, awarding a check to a Trump supporter at a Pennsylvania rally
- [Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region votes for new parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/iraqs-semi-autonomous-kurdish-region-votes-for-new-parliament/): More than 1,000 candidates, including 368 women, are vying for election to the 100-seat regional parliament.
- [Why Netanyahu won’t let Israel stop fighting after killing Hamas’s Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/why-netanyahu-wont-let-israel-stop-fighting-after-killing-hamass-sinwar/): The Israeli PM has seized every opportunity to expand the fighting, and to sink any possible ceasefires.
- [Brazil’s Neymar set to return for Al Hilal after long injury layoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/brazils-neymar-set-to-return-for-al-hilal-after-long-injury-layoff/): Star footballer returns to training and travels with his Saudi Pro League club before their AFC Champions League match.
- [Hurricane Oscar barrels towards Cuba amid crippling power outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/hurricane-oscar-barrels-towards-cuba-amid-crippling-power-outage/): The storm is forecast to reach eastern Cuba on Sunday, bringing heavy rains, while millions remain without electricity.
- [Israel Attacks Hezbollah Intel HQ? IDF Releases Video ‘Showing Strikes On Group’s Infrastructure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-attacks-hezbollah-intel-hq-idf-releases-video-showing-strikes-on-groups-infrastructure/): Israel’s military said it had hit Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut, as reports emerged that Hashem Safieddine, the presumed successor to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was targeted during airstrikes in the Dahieh suburb.
- ['Escalatory Phase': Hezbollah Fires About 100 Projectiles Into Israel As Fighting Rages In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/escalatory-phase-hezbollah-fires-about-100-projectiles-into-israel-as-fighting-rages-in-lebanon/): Tensions escalate as Israel intercepts projectiles from Lebanon, with heavy airstrikes reported in Gaza and Hezbollah’s response intensifying the conflict
- [Prabowo vows to fight corruption as he is sworn in as Indonesia’s president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/prabowo-vows-to-fight-corruption-as-he-is-sworn-in-as-indonesias-president/): Former general won the February presidential race with nearly 60 percent of the vote to succeed Joko Widodo.
- [Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou knocks out Renan Ferreira in MMA return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/cameroons-francis-ngannou-knocks-out-renan-ferreira-in-mma-return/): Tearful Ngannou dedicates his comprehensive heavyweight title win to the memory of his late 15-month-old son Kobe.
- [Moldova votes for president, EU path amid Russian interference allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/moldova-votes-for-president-eu-path-amid-russian-interference-allegations/): As war in Ukraine rages, twin votes will determine if ex-Soviet republic leaves Russia’s orbit and moves towards West.
- [“World's First Haunted House Experience On…” Japan 'Zombie' Train Spooks Passengers | Halloween](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/worlds-first-haunted-house-experience-on-japan-zombie-train-spooks-passengers-halloween/): It’s usually a serene two-and-a-half-hour ride on Japan’s famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie apocalypse, with passengers screaming in terror.Organizers of Saturday’s adrenaline-filled trip, less than two weeks before Halloween, touted it as the “world’s first haunted house experience on a running shinkansen.”Aboard a chartered car of the shinkansen […]
- [Netanyahu Vows Iran Will ‘Pay Price’ For ‘Assassination Bid’, Tehran Says Hezbollah ‘Took Action’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/netanyahu-vows-iran-will-pay-price-for-assassination-bid-tehran-says-hezbollah-took-action/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Iran would “pay a heavy price” for the Oct 19 drone attack on his residence in Caesarea. Reacting to the attack, Netanyahu accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of trying to kill him and his wife.”The attempt by Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave […]
- [“Unprecedented Horror” | Gazans Flee Jabalia Amid Israeli Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/unprecedented-horror-gazans-flee-jabalia-amid-israeli-assault/): Gaza’s civil defence said over 400 had been killed in northern Gaza by October 19 during an Israeli op. The casualties occurred over a span of two weeks amidst the escalating conflict. Israeli military resumed its ground offensive in Jabalia, Gaza’s largest refugee camp, two weeks ago.
- [Ukraine's Drone Spots Russian Positions In Its Southern Territory, Responds With Rocket Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/ukraines-drone-spots-russian-positions-in-its-southern-territory-responds-with-rocket-fire-video/): A drone assisted Ukrainian forces in targeting a military training facility of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, located in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine.
- [US Election: Trump Calls Democrat Rival Harris "S**t Vice President" And Biden "Mentally Deficient"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/us-election-trump-calls-democrat-rival-harris-st-vice-president-and-biden-mentally-deficient/): Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a “s— vice president” during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal in a more aggressive fashion and with fresh vulgarity.”Bernie is radical left, and this one, Kamala, is further left,” Trump told the crowd at Arnold Palmer […]
- [David Headley An FBI Informant? Exclusive From Intel Sources On His 2 Jail Sentences Before Mumbai’s 26/11 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/david-headley-an-fbi-informant-exclusive-from-intel-sources-on-his-2-jail-sentences-before-mumbais-26-11-attacks/): Indian intelligence agencies say Headley may have been an FBI informant before his involvement with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The FBI has faced criticism for not acting sooner to prevent Headley’s involvement in the 26/11 attacks
- [‘No other land’: Palestinian Bedouins forced out under cover of Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/no-other-land-palestinian-bedouins-forced-out-under-cover-of-gaza-war/): Bedouins lived in Wadi as-Seeq for 50 years. After October 7, they were forced out of their homes.
- [At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/at-least-73-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-northern-gazas-beit-lahiya/): Attack levels a multistorey residential building, with many people trapped under the rubble and rescue efforts hampered.
- [India vs New Zealand: Black Caps record first Test win in India since 1988](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/india-vs-new-zealand-black-caps-record-first-test-win-in-india-since-1988/): Rachin Ravindra and Will Young guide Black Caps home on fifth day of the rain-hit first Test in Bengaluru.
- [Starving since the day he was born: How famine stalks Gaza’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/starving-since-the-day-he-was-born-how-famine-stalks-gazas-children/): Bereaved parents, doctors, aid workers and former US officials describe the human toll of Israel’s restrictions on aid.
- [Seven killed as ferry dock collapses on US Atlantic coast off Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/seven-killed-as-ferry-dock-collapses-on-us-atlantic-coast-off-georgia/): A team of engineers and construction specialists will begin an investigation into why the gangway collapsed.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 968](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-968/): As the war enters its 968th day, these are the main developments.
- [Messi scores hat-trick as Inter Miami enter Club World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/messi-scores-hat-trick-as-inter-miami-enter-club-world-cup-2025/): Inter Miami beat New England 6-2 to break the MLS regular season points record and seal a berth at the Club World Cup.
- [Marc Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after epic battle with Jorge Martin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/marc-marquez-wins-australian-motogp-after-epic-battle-with-jorge-martin/): Marquez overcomes a drop outside the top 10 to battle his way back in front and win his third race of the season.
- [Israel Shares Video Of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar In Gaza Tunnel Before October 7 Attack | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-shares-video-of-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-in-gaza-tunnel-before-october-7-attack-watch/): The footage shows Yahya Sinwar along with his wife and children moving belongings including a television, water, pillows and mattresses into a tunnel
- [Search Committee To Be Formed Soon To Reconstitute Election Commission, Says Bangladesh Chief Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/search-committee-to-be-formed-soon-to-reconstitute-election-commission-says-bangladesh-chief-adviser/): The search committee will be formed with six members as per the rules, the chief adviser’s personal assistant Mahfuj Alam said
- [Russia And Ukraine Each Bring Home 95 Prisoners Of War In Swap Mediated By UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/russia-and-ukraine-each-bring-home-95-prisoners-of-war-in-swap-mediated-by-uae/): Video posted on Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s Telegram account showed men, some wrapped in the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag, getting off a bus well after dark and being embraced by loved ones
- [Israel Strikes Beirut And Gaza As Netanyahu Vows 'Heavy Price' For Hezbollah Attack On His Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-strikes-beirut-and-gaza-as-netanyahu-vows-heavy-price-for-hezbollah-attack-on-his-home/): The Israeli strikes are seen as retaliation to Hezbollah’s attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a targeted drone attack near his holiday home in Caesarea, northern Israel.
- [Highly Classified US Intelligence Leaked, Documents Reveal Israel's Plans To Attack Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/highly-classified-us-intelligence-leaked-documents-reveal-israels-plans-to-attack-iran-report/): The documents, dated October 15 and 16, began circulating online Friday after being posted on Telegram by an account called “Middle East Spectator”
- [State of the race: Five takeaways 17 days out from the US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/state-of-the-race-five-takeaways-17-days-out-from-the-us-election/): What’s the latest on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Al Jazeera breaks down the week’s election news.
- [Kamala Harris’s campaign flexes celebrity support in Detroit and Atlanta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/kamala-harriss-campaign-flexes-celebrity-support-in-detroit-and-atlanta/): As Harris continues her tour through US swing states, musicians Usher and Lizzo campaign on her behalf.
- [Is the Western push for a post-war Gaza hasty and unrealistic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/is-the-western-push-for-a-post-war-gaza-hasty-and-unrealistic/): World leaders examine the future of Gaza after Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
- [Cuba struggles to get energy grid back online after nationwide blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/cuba-struggles-to-get-energy-grid-back-online-after-nationwide-blackout/): The faltering energy grid has left the island’s 10 million residents without power, fuelling public discontent.
- [‘These Are Kids You Ate’: ISIS Cooked, Fed Babies It Killed To Yazidi Hostage Rescued From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/these-are-kids-you-ate-isis-cooked-fed-babies-it-killed-to-yazidi-hostage-rescued-from-gaza/): Fawzia Amin Sido, a Yazidi woman, was rescued from captivity from Gaza and was taken hostage and sexually tortured by ISIS terrorists during the terror group’s rule.
- [India Alerts Canada About Khalistani Who Killed Shaurya Chakra Awardee & Now Works For Their Border Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/india-alerts-canada-about-khalistani-who-killed-shaurya-chakra-awardee-now-works-for-their-border-police/): India shared info on Khalistani terrorist Sandeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sunny, who killed Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu.
- [In a close presidential race, Trump is strategically ambiguous on abortion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/in-a-close-presidential-race-trump-is-strategically-ambiguous-on-abortion/): Experts say the Republican candidate is trying to obscure his stance on abortion to bolster his support among women.
- [Germany says UK taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/germany-says-uk-taking-lead-on-possible-eurofighters-for-turkey/): Ankara said last year it was eager to acquire Eurofighter jets, but the talks have been slow to get off the ground.
- [Iran Labels Israel “Source Of Insecurity” | Lebanon Mayor Killed | Palestinian Rams Into IDF Vehicle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/iran-labels-israel-source-of-insecurity-lebanon-mayor-killed-palestinian-rams-into-idf-vehicle/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of the possibility of an ever-expanding war in the West Asia region. Araghchi described the situation in the region as a “powder keg which can put the world in grave danger.”“The possibility of war is still high and no one wants this except the Zionist regime, but we are […]
- [Hezbollah’s Unit 127: How Terror Group’s Drone Division Powering Precision Strikes On Israeli Military Sites?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/hezbollahs-unit-127-how-terror-groups-drone-division-powering-precision-strikes-on-israeli-military-sites/): Hezbollah’s Unit 127’s aerial prowess comes from Iranian UAVs and training received from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- [Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/russia-ukraine-each-bring-home-95-prisoners-of-war-in-uae-mediated-swap/): The exchange was the 58th to take place since the beginning of the war, Ukraine says.
- [For US universities, Arab and Muslim lives do not matter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/for-us-universities-arab-and-muslim-lives-do-not-matter/): A recent leaked recording reveals institutionalised disregard for Muslim and Arab students’ wellbeing.
- [Arrow, Iron Dome Systems Not Enough For Iranian Attack As Israel Eyes More US-Made THAAD Batteries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/arrow-iron-dome-systems-not-enough-for-iranian-attack-as-israel-eyes-more-us-made-thaad-batteries/): Israel has requested a second THAAD missile battery from the US for protection against potential Iranian attacks, following a recent missile barrage. The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of one THAAD battery and US troops to enhance Israel’s air defences. President Biden emphasized that this support aims to defend Israel amid rising tensions. Iran has warned […]
- [SCO Summit: India-Pakistan Are Trying to Create Diplomatic Space For Renewed Bilateral Engagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/sco-summit-india-pakistan-are-trying-to-create-diplomatic-space-for-renewed-bilateral-engagement/): SCO Summit: India-Pakistan Are Trying to Create Diplomatic Space For Renewed Bilateral EngagementExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan this week, the first in nearly a decade, has produced a small but unexpected step towards a long overdue thaw in bilateral relations. Small, because there will be obstacles to overcome before even a limited […]
- [Drone Hits Netanyahu’s Residence | Hamas To Kill Hostages To Avenge Sinwar? Rockets Jolts Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/drone-hits-netanyahus-residence-hamas-to-kill-hostages-to-avenge-sinwar-rockets-jolts-israel/): A drone launched from Lebanon hit Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv, according to his spokesperson. Netanyahu and his family were not in Caesarea at the time of the attack, the statement added.Israeli media reported a major failure in an interception operation, as an infiltrating drone flew right beside the military helicopter searching […]
- [Bomb Scare Grounds Air New Zealand Flight In Australia; Police Confirm No Danger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/bomb-scare-grounds-air-new-zealand-flight-in-australia-police-confirm-no-danger/): Australian authorities kept the plane on the Sydney Airport tarmac with all flyers inside until they cleared the bomb threat.
- [‘UN Passport, $11 Cash &…’ What IDF ‘Found’ On Sinwar’s Body & What They Say About His ‘Escape Plan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/un-passport-11-cash-what-idf-found-on-sinwars-body-what-they-say-about-his-escape-plan/): Israeli forces discovered various items on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s body after his death on October 16. The findings included grenades, an assault rifle, nearly $11,000 in cash, a UNRWA employee’s passport, and personal items like prayer beads and letters to his son. Analysts suggest the presence of a fake ID and the passport indicate […]
- [South Korean Intelligence Claims North’s Kim Has Sent Troops To Russia To Help In Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/south-korean-intelligence-claims-norths-kim-has-sent-troops-to-russia-to-help-in-ukraine-war/): If North Korea enters the war, the relationship between the West and Pyongyang will become even more confrontational.
- [Is Sudan’s army regaining ground lost in the civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/is-sudans-army-regaining-ground-lost-in-the-civil-war/): Sudan’s army has launched a sweeping offensive to retake some major cities, but will it succeed?
- [How Israel is trying to generate civil strife in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/how-israel-is-trying-to-generate-civil-strife-in-lebanon/): Israel is hitting targets far from Hezbollah-controlled areas, spreading panic and fear across Lebanon.
- [Houthi Leader Next On Israel’s Target? US Says “Weakened” Hamas Can’t Replicate October 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/houthi-leader-next-on-israels-target-us-says-weakened-hamas-cant-replicate-october-7-attack/): The Palestinian militant group will likely replace Sinwar with a new political leader based outside of Gaza. Sinwar’s brother – Mohammad – is expected to assume a bigger role in directing the war against Israel in the territory, experts say. Like his brother, Mohammad Sinwar is a hardline militant who recently became Hamas’s military commander.Mousa […]
- [‘Trump Used US Secret Service Like Personal Government ATM’: Democrat House Panel Report Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/trump-used-us-secret-service-like-personal-government-atm-democrat-house-panel-report-claims/): The Democrats released a report where they alleged that Trump charged his US Secret Service detail twice as much compared to other guests.
- [Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition officials before election protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/gunmen-kill-two-mozambique-opposition-officials-before-election-protests/): Podemos party’s lawyer Elvino Dias and party representative Paulo Guambe killed before protests against disputed vote.
- [Autopsy Says Sinwar Killed By Bullet To The Head, Reveals Hamas Boss ‘Tied Cable Around Smashed Arm’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/autopsy-says-sinwar-killed-by-bullet-to-the-head-reveals-hamas-boss-tied-cable-around-smashed-arm/): An Israeli autopsy confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar died from a gunshot wound to the head, with shrapnel from an attack injuring his arm. During the encounter on October 16, Sinwar attempted to use a makeshift tourniquet, which ultimately failed. The IDF conducted the operation without prior intelligence of his presence. Lt. Col. Itamar […]
- [‘Are You Fit For The Toughest Job In The World’: Kamala Asks Trump If He’s Exhausted, He Calls Her A ‘Loser’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/are-you-fit-for-the-toughest-job-in-the-world-kamala-asks-trump-if-hes-exhausted-he-calls-her-a-loser/): Republican contender Donald Trump said Kamala Harris does not go to any events and called her a ‘loser’.
- [Teams, time: South Africa vs New Zealand – Women’s T20 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/teams-time-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-womens-t20-world-cup-final/): There will be a new name on the Women’s T20 World Cup as the Proteas and the White Ferns vie to become 2024 champions.
- [Middle East, Ukraine wars in focus as G7 defence ministers meet in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/middle-east-ukraine-wars-in-focus-as-g7-defence-ministers-meet-in-italy/): Italian defence minister warns global security framework is increasingly precarious due to competing world visions.
- [The Israeli mythmaking of Yahya Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/the-israeli-mythmaking-of-yahya-sinwar/): The way Sinwar was killed, a chance encounter, shows just how little the Israeli army knew about his whereabouts.
- ['I Won't Pay The Bill For This Stupid Company': Trump Left Pacing Rally Stage After 20-Minute Microphone Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/i-wont-pay-the-bill-for-this-stupid-company-trump-left-pacing-rally-stage-after-20-minute-microphone-cut/): It was the second time in a week that one of former US president Donald Trump’s events was interrupted. The last time, on October 14, he cut off a town hall and instead played music after multiple people in the audience needed medical attention
- [14 Years & Counting, How India is Struggling to Get Hold of 26/11 Conspirator David Headley from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/14-years-counting-how-india-is-struggling-to-get-hold-of-26-11-conspirator-david-headley-from-us/): According to Intelligence sources, US never cooperated with the extradition requests despite multiple attempts by India due to which the probe into the terror attack was never completed
- [‘Israel Delusional If It Thinks Resistance Will Collapse’ Houthis Condemn Sinwar’s Killing  Hamas 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/israel-delusional-if-it-thinks-resistance-will-collapse-houthis-condemn-sinwars-killing-hamas-1/): Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the Gaza war, has been killed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian enclave, Hamas confirmed on Friday.
- [Iran Tried To Assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu In Hezbollah Drone Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/iran-tried-to-assassinate-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-report/): Israeli news outlet Channel 12 citing a senior government official said Tehran tried to kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whose home came under Hezbollah fire.
- [Drone hits Netanyahu’s home as Hezbollah rockets target northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/drone-hits-netanyahus-home-as-hezbollah-rockets-target-northern-israel/): Sirens activated across northern Israel as ‘large volley of rockets’ is fired towards several areas, including Haifa.
- [“Violence Will Continue…”Sikhs Call For India's Consulates To Be Shut In Canada Over Nijjar Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/violence-will-continuesikhs-call-for-indias-consulates-to-be-shut-in-canada-over-nijjar-murder/): Amid the ongoing row between India and Canada over the assassination of a Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian former national security adviser (NSA) Jody Thomas stated that initial intelligence and police probe suggested that Nijjar was killed in retaliation for the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was accused of involvement in the 1985 […]
- [‘We’ll never forget’: Town grieves after deadly Nigeria fuel tanker blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/well-never-forget-town-grieves-after-deadly-nigeria-fuel-tanker-blast/): Survivors and relatives try to find peace after 170 mostly young people died after a tanker exploded in Jigawa State.
- [Hospitals in northern Gaza under Israeli fire as Jabalia attack kills 33](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/hospitals-in-northern-gaza-under-israeli-fire-as-jabalia-attack-kills-33/): Israeli forces move further into the centre of Jabalia as tanks surround hospitals, trapping patients, civilians.
- [Fact check: Can Trump use a 1798 law to carry out mass deportations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/fact-check-can-trump-use-a-1798-law-to-carry-out-mass-deportations/): The law has been used three times in history – but only when the United States has been at war with a foreign nation.
- [Should we all stop eating salmon? Why it’s suddenly become endangered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/should-we-all-stop-eating-salmon-why-its-suddenly-become-endangered/): Why have Atlantic salmon populations dropped so dramatically in British rivers, and is fish farming to blame?
- [North Korea “Found” Wreckage of South Korean Military Drone Amid Mounting Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/north-korea-found-wreckage-of-south-korean-military-drone-amid-mounting-tensions/): North Korea claimed Saturday it had discovered the remains of at least one crashed South Korean military drone in the capital Pyongyang, releasing images of the device that some analysts confirmed was South Korean.The nuclear-armed North recently accused Seoul of using drones to drop anti-regime propaganda leaflets on the capital.Pyongyang’s defence ministry spokesman said security […]
- [Yemen’s Houthis ‘Strike’ Cargo Ship In Arabian Sea With Drones Amid Rising Tensions In Mid East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/yemens-houthis-strike-cargo-ship-in-arabian-sea-with-drones-amid-rising-tensions-in-mid-east/): Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday they targeted a ship, which they identified as Megalopolis, in the Arabian Sea with drones, without specifying a date.Megalopolis, a Malta-flagged container ship, is currently en route to Oman’s Salalah port, according to LSEG data.Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson of the Houthi militants, said in a televised statement that the […]
- [US Elections: Abortion is for A Woman to Decide, Not A Man, Say Women in New York Amid Fears of Trump's Federal Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/us-elections-abortion-is-for-a-woman-to-decide-not-a-man-say-women-in-new-york-amid-fears-of-trumps-federal-ban/): Women yearning for the first female president of the United States said they wanted Kamala Harris to win as “men don’t like women in power” 
- [Left unchecked, Lebanon’s displacement crisis could tear the country apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/left-unchecked-lebanons-displacement-crisis-could-tear-the-country-apart/): Fear and government inaction are driving a displacement crisis that risks civil strife in war-torn Lebanon.
- [COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/covid-mpox-cholera-is-the-world-prepared-for-another-pandemic/): About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.
- [Hezbollah Drone Hits Town Where Netanyahu’s Residence Is Located, Says Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/hezbollah-drone-hits-town-where-netanyahus-residence-is-located-says-israel/): The Israeli military said a drone spotted crossing into the country from Lebanon “hit a structure in the area of Caesarea”, without elaborating and said there were no casualties
- [Are North Korean troops fighting for Russia against Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/are-north-korean-troops-fighting-for-russia-against-ukraine/): The possibility that North Korean personnel are deployed in Russia cannot be ruled out, experts say.
- [Guatemalan journalist receives house arrest after two years behind bars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/19/guatemalan-journalist-receives-house-arrest-after-two-years-behind-bars/): Jose Ruben Zamora has been waiting for a retrial in a Guatemala City prison for more than 800 days, prompting outcry.
- [Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/trump-leading-harris-among-arab-americans-poll-suggests/): The poll is the latest warning sign to Democrats that the war in Gaza is costing support among a key voting bloc.
- [Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/peruvian-ex-president-sentenced-to-more-than-20-years-in-bribery-case/): Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
- [Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/venezuelas-ex-oil-minister-arrested-for-alleged-ties-to-us/): Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela’s former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.
- [Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/brazil-victims-of-mining-disaster-take-bhp-to-court-in-london/): Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.
- [Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/can-brics-offer-a-counterbalance-to-the-existing-world-order/): Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world’s population doubles in strength.
- [Electricity finally begins to return in Cuba after multi-day power blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/electricity-finally-begins-to-return-in-cuba-after-multi-day-power-blackout/): School is out and all non-essential work places ordered closed until Thursday after the island’s power grid collapsed.
- [Police in Mozambique disperse opposition protest after disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/police-in-mozambique-disperse-opposition-protest-after-disputed-election/): Police use tear gas, clash with opposition protesters as post-election tensions soar.
- [Israel’s siege on north Gaza intensifies as thousands ‘trapped’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israels-siege-on-north-gaza-intensifies-as-thousands-trapped/): The Israeli military’s weeks long siege of northern Gaza is pushing the area to the point of “starvation.”
- [Early voting in full swing in US election, Harris and Trump tied in polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/early-voting-in-full-swing-in-us-election-harris-and-trump-tied-in-polls/): As the US election enters final two weeks the candidates are focusing on swing states hoping to pick up undecided voters
- [Biden ‘concerned’ about release of files on Israel’s plans to strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/biden-concerned-about-release-of-files-on-israels-plans-to-strike-iran/): White House says the apparent leak of secret US assessments on Israel’s preparations for the attack is ‘unacceptable’.
- [Trump US rallies leave behind unpaid dues, again and again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/trump-us-rallies-leave-behind-unpaid-dues-again-and-again/): With Donald Trump’s history of not paying his dues, some cities have started asking for upfront payment for his rallies.
- [Israelis 'Leak' Secrets of IDF Bases, Iron Dome to Iran; Hezbollah Claims Deadly Ambush In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israelis-leak-secrets-of-idf-bases-iron-dome-to-iran-hezbollah-claims-deadly-ambush-in-lebanon/): Seven Israelis have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, having carried out hundreds of tasks for Tehran, prosecutors sayThe suspects are all Jewish residents of Haifa and the north and include a soldier who deserted the military, as well as two minors The adult suspects are named as Azis Nisanov, Alexander Sadykov, Vyacheslav […]
- [Nova Music Festival Survivor Dies By Suicide On Birthday, Family Blames Israel Govt For Ignoring PTSD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/nova-music-festival-survivor-dies-by-suicide-on-birthday-family-blames-israel-govt-for-ignoring-ptsd/): Golan passed away on October 20 at her residence in Porat, northwest Israel after a year-long struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- [LAC Disengagement Complete, We'll Be Able To Do Patrolling Like In 2020:Jaishankar On China | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/lac-disengagement-complete-well-be-able-to-do-patrolling-like-in-2020jaishankar-on-china-news18/): LAC Disengagement Complete, We’ll Be Able To Do Patrolling Like In 2020:Jaishankar On China | News18India and China have reached an agreement on disengagement and border patrol along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas, said the Minister of External Affairs on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia […]
- [‘Double Standards Is A Very Mild Word For It’: EAM Jaishankar Slams Canada Amid Diplomatic Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/double-standards-is-a-very-mild-word-for-it-eam-jaishankar-slams-canada-amid-diplomatic-row/): Last week, New Delhi expelled Canadian Charge d’Affaires Stewart Wheeler and five other diplomats following Ottawa’s fresh allegations of the Indian government’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing in British Columbia.
- [Israel Told US It Seeks Free Rein In Lebanese Airspace To Disarm Hezbollah As Part Of Truce Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israel-told-us-it-seeks-free-rein-in-lebanese-airspace-to-disarm-hezbollah-as-part-of-truce-deal-report/): Israel told the US that giving its air force freedom to operate in Lebanon and allowing the IDF to engage in ‘active enforcement’ are conditions for arriving at a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.
- [Allan Lichtman, Prophet Of Presidential Elections Says Trump Is Underestimating Democratic Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/allan-lichtman-prophet-of-presidential-elections-says-trump-is-underestimating-democratic-votes/): Allan Lichtman, a renowned election historian, who has worked years in predicting about the US Presidential elections, has suddenly surprised everyone by claiming that everyone is underestimating Kamala Harris’ voters support. With a few days remaining for the main action of the US elections to begin, Allan Lichtman’s words now become even more crucial for […]
- [The Return: How Trump’s border policies tore a family apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/the-return-how-trumps-border-policies-tore-a-family-apart/): A family separated at the border and reunited in Guatemala receives an unexpected chance to return to the US.
- [Fethullah Gulen: From presidential ally to Turkey’s alleged coup mastermind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/fethullah-gulen-from-presidential-ally-to-turkeys-alleged-coup-mastermind/): Gulen, who lived in exile in the US before his death, was accused of being behind Turkey’s 2016 coup attempt.
- [US says it is seeking lasting end to war in Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-says-it-is-seeking-lasting-end-to-war-in-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible/): In Beirut, Biden’s envoy says he is ‘saddened’ by devastation in Lebanon as Israel’s US-backed offensive intensifies.
- [London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/london-police-officer-who-fatally-shot-chris-kaba-acquitted-of-murder/): Officer found not guilty in death of Chris Kaba, who was unarmed when he was shot in September 2022.
- [Israeli strikes hit school in Gaza’s Jabalia amid intensifying siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israeli-strikes-hit-school-in-gazas-jabalia-amid-intensifying-siege/): Israeli strikes have hit a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in north Gaza’s besieged Jabalia.
- [In Turkey, Gulen’s death marks opportunity to move on from coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/in-turkey-gulens-death-marks-opportunity-to-move-on-from-coup-attempt/): Fethullah Gulen, who has died aged 83, was blamed by Turkey for being behind a 2016 coup attempt.
- [Israel attacks branches of Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israel-attacks-branches-of-hezbollah-linked-finance-group-in-lebanon/): Bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon comes as the Health Ministry reports at least six people were killed.
- [US veteran Daniel Penny on trial in New York for fatal subway chokehold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-veteran-daniel-penny-on-trial-in-new-york-for-fatal-subway-chokehold/): Penny faces up to 15 years in prison for manslaughter in the racially-charged trial. 
- [Seoul demands ‘immediate withdrawal’ of North Korean troops in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/seoul-demands-immediate-withdrawal-of-north-korean-troops-in-russia/): South Korea summons Russian ambassador over Pyongyang’s alleged dispatch of soldiers to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
- [Britain's King Charles Gets Heckled Down Under, Will Australia Sever Ties With The Monarchy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/britains-king-charles-gets-heckled-down-under-will-australia-sever-ties-with-the-monarchy/): An Australian senator has defended heckling King Charles and accusing him of genocide after he addressed Australia’s Parliament House, telling the BBC that “he’s not of this land”.Lidia Thorpe, an Aboriginal Australian woman, interrupted the ceremony in the capital of Canberra by shouting for about a minute before she was escorted away by security.After making […]
- [Seven Israelis Arrested For Spying For Iran From Haifa, Northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/seven-israelis-arrested-for-spying-for-iran-from-haifa-northern-israel/): The police said the seven arrested were gathering sensitive information on IDF bases for over two years.
- [US Elections 2024: 15 Days Left To Go, But Harris, Trump Remain In Tight Contest Across Swing States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-elections-2024-15-days-left-to-go-but-harris-trump-remain-in-tight-contest-across-swing-states/): Harris and Trump are in tight contests in Georgia and Arizona, both swing states.
- [NBA 2024-25 season: Schedule, title favourites, key players, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/nba-2024-25-season-schedule-title-favourites-key-players-how-to-watch/): Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the new National Basketball Association (NBA) season in North America.
- [Does Musk’s daily $1m giveaway constitute election interference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/does-musks-daily-1m-giveaway-constitute-election-interference/): Elon Musk is giving money to registered voters who sign a petition created by his pro-Trump America PAC.
- [“Stay Out Of Conflicts…” Lebanon’s Govt’s Message Indicates Rift With Hezbollah As IDF Pounds Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/stay-out-of-conflicts-lebanons-govts-message-indicates-rift-with-hezbollah-as-idf-pounds-beirut/): In the first signs of strife between the Lebanese govt and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s caretaker PM has voiced rare criticism of the group. During a meeting with Italy’s PM in Beirut on October 18, Najib Mikati seemingly blamed the Iran-backed group for the war in Lebanon.“What is happening today is a lesson for all Lebanese to […]
- [Cuba News | Cuba Power Outage | Cuba Water Crisis | Cuba Water Shortage | Cuba News  | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/cuba-news-cuba-power-outage-cuba-water-crisis-cuba-water-shortage-cuba-news-n18g/): Cuba’s electrical system collapsed Friday, as mounting problems with a lack of oil and dilapidated infrastructure reached a crisis point, paralyzing the economy of the Communist nation.The Energy and Mining ministry announced the “total disconnection” of the national electricity system at 11:07 a.m., after the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant in the city of Matanzas […]
- [‘Max Hug Time 3 Minutes’: New Zealand Airport’s Signage Capping Farewell Cuddles Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/max-hug-time-3-minutes-new-zealand-airports-signage-capping-farewell-cuddles-sparks-debate/): The signage at the Dunedin international airport in New Zealand also directs flyers to the parking lot if they want to engage in fonder farewells.
- [Climate policies must not write off livestock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/climate-policies-must-not-write-off-livestock/): Cattle when grazed sustainably can be part of climate action and help vulnerable populations build resilience.
- [The Less Pollution There is in India, the Less We Have to Endure: Bhutan PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/the-less-pollution-there-is-in-india-the-less-we-have-to-endure-bhutan-pm/): The Bhutan PM said that the Global South looks for India’s leadership and if there is any country that can sort out today’s problems, it is India
- [‘If Indian Journalist Says Canadian Envoy Looked Grumpy Then…’: Jaishankar Lists ‘Specific’ Issues With Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/if-indian-journalist-says-canadian-envoy-looked-grumpy-then-jaishankar-lists-specific-issues-with-canada/): S Jaishankar said that whenever the Indian High Commissioner to Canada is threatened he has to accept it as ‘freedom of speech’.
- [IDF Footage 'Shows' Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar's Wife Hiding In Gaza Tunnel With Expensive Hermes Bag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/idf-footage-shows-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwars-wife-hiding-in-gaza-tunnel-with-expensive-hermes-bag/): Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of last year’s October 7 attacks, was Israel’s most wanted man. He was killed last Thursday (October 17) in Rafah, where he was forced to flee. Now the spotlight is on his wife Abu Zamar who was seen inside a Gaza tunnel with what appears to be a super luxe bag […]
- [‘Genocide unfolding’: 640 Palestinians killed in north Gaza in 17 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/genocide-unfolding-640-palestinians-killed-in-north-gaza-in-17-days/): Rescue workers banned from accessing besieged areas, making it difficult to ascertain the exact number of people killed.
- [Video: Forcibly displaced Palestinians filmed at north Gaza checkpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/video-forcibly-displaced-palestinians-filmed-at-north-gaza-checkpoint/): Video from Israel’s state news broadcaster shows crowds of forcibly displaced Palestinians at a military checkpoint.
- [India says it reached deal with China on army patrols along disputed border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/india-says-it-reached-deal-with-china-on-army-patrols-along-disputed-border/): The pact is part of a resolution to the four-year standoff at the contested border areas, India’s foreign ministry says.
- [IDF Colonel Killed in Gaza, Israel Deploys THAAD, US: Hard to Say What Attack on Iran Will Look Like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/idf-colonel-killed-in-gaza-israel-deploys-thaad-us-hard-to-say-what-attack-on-iran-will-look-like/): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Col Ehsan Daxa, commander of the 401st “Iron Tracks” Brigade, who was killed in northern Gaza on 20 October. Col Daxa’s tank struck an explosive device in Jabaliya, marking him as the highest-ranking officer to die in the ongoing conflict. Another officer from the same brigade […]
- [Moldova president blames interference for potential EU referendum loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/moldova-president-blames-interference-for-potential-eu-referendum-loss/): Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has blamed fraud for potential defeat in a referendum on joining the EU.
- [How the ‘grandmas of cricket’ inspired New Zealand to T20 World Cup glory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/how-the-grandmas-of-cricket-inspired-new-zealand-to-t20-world-cup-glory/): From the heartbreak of 2010 to being crowned champions in 2024, New Zealand’s Devine and Bates have seen it all.
- [‘Jews For Democrats’ Not So Much As Voters Reconsider Devotion, See Survival Of Israel In New Light](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/jews-for-democrats-not-so-much-as-voters-reconsider-devotion-see-survival-of-israel-in-new-light/): Donald Trump is looking to capitalise on the rift that has appeared between Jewish voters, some who feel Democrats have a growing faction which accuses Israelis of committing crimes in Gaza.
- [THAAD Sent To Israel Is Now In Place, Can Be Put Into Operation Quickly: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/thaad-sent-to-israel-is-now-in-place-can-be-put-into-operation-quickly-us/): US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said it is hard to say how Israel will strike Iran, contradicting his boss, Joe Biden, who said he had an idea.
- [Control Over Lebanese Skies For Ceasefire? Israel Shares Demands With US For Ending Hezbollah War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/control-over-lebanese-skies-for-ceasefire-israel-shares-demands-with-us-for-ending-hezbollah-war/): Israel is said to have given the US a document last week mentioning its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon. The Israel Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) gave the paper to the White House ahead of US President Joe Biden’s envoy Amos Hochstein’s visit to Beirut on Oct 21, reported Axios. […]
- [‘Reached An Understanding’: Jaishankar On Border Disengagement With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/reached-an-understanding-jaishankar-on-border-disengagement-with-china/): S Jaishankar said the rise of India and China in the current century will have to be managed with diplomacy as both powers lie close to each other.
- [Pakistan passes amendment empowering parliament to pick top judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/pakistan-passes-amendment-empowering-parliament-to-pick-top-judge/): The Supreme Court’s chief justice will now be selected by parliamentary committee and have a fixed term of three years.
- [Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israel-bombs-hezbollah-linked-finance-group-in-lebanon/): Al-Qard al-Hassan offers microcredit in a country where traditional banking system collapsed five years ago.
- [‘Died on the battefield’: Displaced Palestinians react to Sinwar’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/died-on-the-battefield-displaced-palestinians-react-to-sinwars-killing/): From sadness to despair, anger to resignation, Hamas leader’s death has shaken people in Gaza.
- [Nearly 200 countries gather at COP16 to discuss meeting 2022 treaty pledges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/nearly-200-countries-gather-at-cop16-to-discuss-meeting-2022-treaty-pledges/): Environmental leaders convene in Colombia to debate how to save nature from current rate of destruction.
- [As Israel’s siege on north Gaza continues, how are people coping?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/as-israels-siege-on-north-gaza-continues-how-are-people-coping/): Israeli forces launched an operation in the north on October 6, laying siege to hundreds of thousands of people.
- [King's Charles Royal Tour In Australia Continues With A Ceremonial Welcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/kings-charles-royal-tour-in-australia-continues-with-a-ceremonial-welcome/): King Charles and Queen Camilla will have a change of scene on their carefully curated trip to Australia as they travel to federal parliament for a welcome reception.After spending a sunny weekend in Sydney where they made their first official public appearances of the tour at a church service and NSW state parliament, the royal […]
- [Israel Announces ‘New Destructive Phase’ of War, Hits Hezbollah ‘Financier’ Al-Qard In Beirut Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/israel-announces-new-destructive-phase-of-war-hits-hezbollah-financier-al-qard-in-beirut-attack/): During a situational assessment on October 20, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called for the next phase of military operations against Hezbollah. The meeting took place at the northern border with the 98th Division, amid ongoing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) activities in southern Lebanon. Gallant outlined a strategy focused on transitioning from defeating enemy forces to […]
- [Political Violence During US Elections? Some Judges Fear It Could Be Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/political-violence-during-us-elections-some-judges-fear-it-could-be-coming/): A judge said he even prayed that Americans would accept the outcome of the November elections.
- [Gunmen kill seven people working on key tunnel project in India’s Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/gunmen-kill-seven-people-working-on-key-tunnel-project-in-indias-kashmir/): It is the second attack on non-local workers in the disputed region since a local government was sworn in last week.
- [Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan’s fans attacked by rivals in Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/bangladeshi-cricketer-shakib-al-hasans-fans-attacked-by-rivals-in-dhaka/): Protesters demanding star cricketer’s inclusion in the team were targeted by those opposing his return home, police say.
- [Video: Trump visits McDonald’s and Harris gets birthday wishes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/video-trump-visits-mcdonalds-and-harris-gets-birthday-wishes/): Candidate Donald Trump made a campaign stop at a McDonald’s, while Harris celebrated her birthday at a church.
- [’40 Rocks, Golden Horizon…’ Secret Arms Israel ‘Will’ Strike Iran With ‘Revealed’ In US Intel Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/40-rocks-golden-horizon-secret-arms-israel-will-strike-iran-with-revealed-in-us-intel-leak/): The ‘unauthorised release’ of classified US intelligence documents reportedly revealed Israel’s preparations for its potential retaliatory attack on Iran. The documents suggest that Tel Aviv is planning to strike Tehran with previously unknown weapons.These documents reportedly originated from the American National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (GEOINT) and the National Security Agency (NSA). The documents cite the existence […]
- [Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Refused Arab Offer To Escape Gaza After October 7 Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-refused-arab-offer-to-escape-gaza-after-october-7-attack-report/): Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, was the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war
- [Why is Ukraine’s army facing a desertion crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/why-is-ukraines-army-facing-a-desertion-crisis/): Thousands of men have abandoned their posts, blaming poor conditions on the front lines.
- [Seoul Summons Moscow Ambassador, Demands North Korea Troops Leave Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/seoul-summons-moscow-ambassador-demands-north-korea-troops-leave-russia/): About 1,500 North Korean special forces soldiers are already in Russia acclimatising, likely to head to the front lines soon
- [Video: Air attacks in Lebanon as Israel bombs ‘Hezbollah’s financial arm’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/video-air-attacks-in-lebanon-as-israel-bombs-hezbollahs-financial-arm/): Israel has targeted sites in Lebanon belonging to what they say is ‘Hezbollah’s financial arm’.
- [Moldova EU membership referendum hangs in the balance, early results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/moldova-eu-membership-referendum-hangs-in-the-balance-early-results-show/): Vote also shows incumbent President Sandu getting 41.91 percent in her re-election bid, likely forcing her into run-off.
- [US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-based-turkish-cleric-fethullah-gulen-dies/): Turkish Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says was behind a 2016 failed coup, has died in the United States.
- [US Election: Trump Serves Fries At Mcdonald's, Says 'Worked 15 Minutes More Than Kamala Harris'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-election-trump-serves-fries-at-mcdonalds-says-worked-15-minutes-more-than-kamala-harris/): Donald Trump took a break from politics to serve some crispy at McDonald’s in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania! Sporting an apron over his signature suit, he learned the secrets of frying up those famous fries while dishing out orders at the drive-thru. As he chit-chatted with the crew and handed out takeout bags, leaving the customers in […]
- [Fethullah Gulen, US-Based Cleric Accused Of Orchestrating A Turkish Coup, Dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/fethullah-gulen-us-based-cleric-accused-of-orchestrating-a-turkish-coup-dies/): Since the failed coup, his movement has been systematically dismantled in Turkey and its influence has declined internationally
- [Hindu Temple Being Reconstructed In Pakistan's Punjab After Nearly Seven Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/hindu-temple-being-reconstructed-in-pakistans-punjab-after-nearly-seven-decades/): Currently, there is no Hindu temple in Narowal district, forcing the Hindu community to perform their religious rituals at home or travel to temples in Sialkot and Lahore
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-969/): As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.
- [King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker on Australia visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/king-charles-heckled-by-indigenous-lawmaker-on-australia-visit/): British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.
- [US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dead at 83](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-based-turkish-cleric-fethullah-gulen-dead-at-83/): A former ally of Turkish President Erdogan, Gulen was accused of masterminding a failed coup in 2016 and lived in exile.
- [Ferrari’s Leclerc wins US Grand Prix as Norris, Verstappen clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/ferraris-leclerc-wins-us-grand-prix-as-norris-verstappen-clash/): Verstappen and Norris are separated by 57 points on the drivers’ championship table after the race, with Leclerc third.
- [Indigenous Australian senator heckles King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/indigenous-australian-senator-heckles-king-charles/): The UK’s King Charles was heckled by Aboriginal senator Lidia Thorpe as he finished a speech in Australia.
- [What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/what-is-shaken-baby-syndrome-and-why-might-a-texas-man-be-executed-for-it/): If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.
- [Beirut Residents Flee As Israel Strikes Lebanon Capital ‘Targeting’ Hezbollah Financier | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/beirut-residents-flee-as-israel-strikes-lebanon-capital-targeting-hezbollah-financier-lebanon/): Hundreds of Beirut residents fled their homes late on Sunday with multiple explosions heard across the Lebanese capital, as Israel prepared to attack sites linked to the financial operations of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group and told people to leave those areas immediately.
- [‘An Attack Could Occur': Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Issues Threat to Air India Passengers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/an-attack-could-occur-khalistani-terrorist-pannun-issues-threat-to-air-india-passengers/): The Khalistani separatist said as it is the “40th anniversary of the Sikh genocide, an attack could occur on an Air India flight”
- [UN Bags And Millions Of Shekels: Inside Slain Hamas Chief Sinwar's Bunker In Gaza | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/un-bags-and-millions-of-shekels-inside-slain-hamas-chief-sinwars-bunker-in-gaza-video/): Dental records, fingerprints and DNA testing provided final confirmation of Sinwar’s death for Israel and on Friday
- ['Not Your Land, Not My King': Britain's King Charles Heckled By Australian Lawmaker | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/not-your-land-not-my-king-britains-king-charles-heckled-by-australian-lawmaker-watch/): The country gained de facto independence in 1901, but has never become a fully fledged republic. King Charles is the current head of state
- [Hurricane Oscar Makes Landfall In Cuba Amid Huge Power Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/hurricane-oscar-makes-landfall-in-cuba-amid-huge-power-outage/): Oscar, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in eastern Cuba at 5:50 pm local time (2150 GMT) on Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center said
- [Helicopter Collides With Radio Tower In US State Of Texas | On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/helicopter-collides-with-radio-tower-in-us-state-of-texas-on-camera/): The crash happened at approximately 7:54 p.m. local time, according to officials
- [US Elections 2024: Pennsylvania Emerges As Must-Win For Both Kamala Harris, Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/us-elections-2024-pennsylvania-emerges-as-must-win-for-both-kamala-harris-donald-trump/): With the fast-changing political dynamics, both the nominees now consider Pennsylvania a must-win
- ['No Record Of Lying Kamala...': Trump Slams Harris During Photo Op At McDonald's Ahead Of Polls | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/no-record-of-lying-kamala-trump-slams-harris-during-photo-op-at-mcdonalds-ahead-of-polls-watch/): The campaign stunt was intended as a jab at opponent Kamala Harris, who says she worked at the fast-food franchise in her youth
- [Brazilian President Lula Cancels BRICS Trip After Minor Brain Injury From Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/brazilian-president-lula-cancels-brics-trip-after-minor-brain-injury-from-fall/): Lula, 78, will now participate in the BRICS meeting via videoconference. He was initially scheduled to depart at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
- [Vikash Yadav: Rogue Agent Or Thrown Under Bus After Cover Blown? The Jury Is Out | Homework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/21/vikash-yadav-rogue-agent-or-thrown-under-bus-after-cover-blown-the-jury-is-out-homework/): Vikash Yadav cannot be extradited to the US till his trial and a possible jail sentence is complete in the Delhi case, which acts as a ‘safety cover’ of sorts
- [Priest shot dead in southern Mexico after leaving Sunday service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/priest-shot-dead-in-southern-mexico-after-leaving-sunday-service/): Colleagues remember Marcelo Perez as outspoken champion of Indigenous, labour rights in Mexican state of Chiapas.
- [Israel ‘demolished’ watchtower in latest attack on UN Lebanon peacekeepers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-demolished-watchtower-in-latest-attack-on-un-lebanon-peacekeepers/): UNIFIL says Israeli forces ‘deliberately’ damaged one of its positions in southern Lebanon.
- [Trump visits McDonald’s as Harris speaks to churchgoers in swing state push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/trump-visits-mcdonalds-as-harris-speaks-to-churchgoers-in-swing-state-push/): US presidential candidates zero in on battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia as Election Day nears.
- [Gallant says Israel ‘destroying’ Hezbollah as bombing of Lebanon escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/gallant-says-israel-destroying-hezbollah-as-bombing-of-lebanon-escalates/): Israel has intensified attacks across Lebanon, leaving cities and villages devastated.
- [US election: Legal experts question Elon Musk’s planned cash giveaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/us-election-legal-experts-question-elon-musks-planned-cash-giveaways/): Plan to give $1m per day until November 5 election could violate law against using cash to induce voting, experts say.
- [‘Historic’: Egypt declared malaria free by the World Health Organization](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/historic-egypt-declared-malaria-free-by-the-world-health-organization/): Forty-four countries have been declared malaria free, but there were still 249 million cases in 2022.
- [India’s envoy to Canada rejects involvement in Sikh activist’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/indias-envoy-to-canada-rejects-involvement-in-sikh-activists-killing/): Sanjay Kumar Verma, who is being expelled from Canada, says had ‘nothing at all’ to do with Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder.
- [Iran “Identifies All Targets” For Retaliation | Israel Downplays Intel Leak | Hezbollah “Collapsing”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/iran-identifies-all-targets-for-retaliation-israel-downplays-intel-leak-hezbollah-collapsing/): Six Israeli hostages killed in Rafah were reportedly used as human shields for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. They endured months of captivity, surviving on energy bars before execution. The IDF released videos showing the tunnel where Sinwar was hiding and his family’s activities before the October 7 attack. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned […]
- [Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Financiers, Announces Imminent Strikes in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israel-targets-hezbollahs-financiers-announces-imminent-strikes-in-lebanon/): The registered nonprofit, sanctioned by both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, provides financial services and is also used by ordinary Lebanese.
- [Georgians rally in support of EU membership ahead of elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/georgians-rally-in-support-of-eu-membership-ahead-of-elections/): EU froze accession talks after Georgia government passed controversial ‘foreign influence law’ earlier this year.
- [Muizzu Introduces India's Unified Payment Interface To Boost Maldives' Economy, Financial Transactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/muizzu-introduces-indias-unified-payment-interface-to-boost-maldives-economy-financial-transactions/): Muizzu announces the introduction of India’s Unified Payment Interface in the Maldives
- [Israel's Security Cabinet To Discuss Response To Iran, Drone Attack On Netanyahu's Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/israels-security-cabinet-to-discuss-response-to-iran-drone-attack-on-netanyahus-home/): Fighting raged on two fronts Sunday as Israel targeted what it said was a Hezbollah “command centre” in the Lebanese capital
- [Mandela travelled on Trump’s plane in 1990: Who paid for it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/mandela-travelled-on-trumps-plane-in-1990-who-paid-for-it/): Donald Trump chartered a 727 for Nelson Mandela’s 1990 trip to the US. But it wasn’t a gift.
- [Could the US Senate flip to the right? Eight races to watch this election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/could-the-us-senate-flip-to-the-right-eight-races-to-watch-this-election/): Democrats hold a slim majority in Congress’s upper chamber. But that lead could erode with 34 Senate seats up for grabs.
- [Sudan’s army claims first defection of senior RSF commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/20/sudans-army-claims-first-defection-of-senior-rsf-commander/): The reported defection comes as Sudan’s army attempts to push back its former ally, the paramilitary RSF.
- [Are Air Taxis The Future? US Federal Govt Finalises Rules For Flying Car Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/are-air-taxis-the-future-us-federal-govt-finalises-rules-for-flying-car-operations/): The FAA introduces new rules for powered lift aircraft, paving the way for air taxis and urban mobility
- [Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/taiwan-says-blockade-would-be-act-of-war-as-china-holds-more-drills/): Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.
- [US Says It Seeks 'Accountability' On Results Of India's Probe Into Pannun Murder Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-says-it-seeks-accountability-on-results-of-indias-probe-into-pannun-murder-plot/): Last week, Vikas Yadav, a former Indian government official was charged by the US authorities for his alleged role in a foiled plot to assassinate Pannun
- ['World Leaders Told Me Trump Can't Win': Biden As Presidential Poll Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/world-leaders-told-me-trump-cant-win-biden-as-presidential-poll-nears/): President Joe Biden tore into his predecessor stating that the world leaders have told him that Donald Trump cannot win the polls.
- [India’s Foreign Secy To Brief Standing Committee On External Affairs To Discuss Israel Palestine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/indias-foreign-secy-to-brief-standing-committee-on-external-affairs-to-discuss-israel-palestine-war/): India’s foreign secretary to hold briefing for the standing committee on external affairs to discuss the ongoing Israel Palestine war
- [Modi, Xi to Hold First Bilateral Talks in 5 Years | A Timeline of Their Meetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/modi-xi-to-hold-first-bilateral-talks-in-5-years-a-timeline-of-their-meetings/): PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia, their first such meeting in five years.
- [Trump Vs Harris: 21 Million Americans Have Already Voted In US Presidential Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/trump-vs-harris-21-million-americans-have-already-voted-in-us-presidential-elections/): The US presidential elections are scheduled to be held on November 5
- [Watch: Modi, Xi And Putin Enjoy Gala Concert In Kazan Ahead Of BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/watch-modi-xi-and-putin-enjoy-gala-concert-in-kazan-ahead-of-brics-summit/): Leaders gather in Kazan for the BRICS summit, featuring a gala concert
- [Bill Gates Donates $50 Million To Support Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/bill-gates-donates-50-million-to-support-kamala-harris-presidential-campaign-report/): Bill Gates secretly donated $50 million to support Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, expressing concern over a potential second Trump presidency.
- [McDonald's Linked To One Death, Dozens Of Food Poisonings In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/mcdonalds-linked-to-one-death-dozens-of-food-poisonings-in-us-2/): The outbreak, which began in late September, spans 10 western states with most of the 49 cases concentrated in Colorado and Nebraska, the health agency said.
- [Unrest In Bangladesh As Protesters Demand Removal Of President Over Remarks On Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/unrest-in-bangladesh-as-protesters-demand-removal-of-president-over-remarks-on-hasina/): Protesters demand President Shahabuddin’s resignation amid turmoil over his comments on former PM Hasina. Police clash with demonstrators in Dhaka
- [Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/giuliani-ordered-to-hand-over-new-york-apartment-to-defamed-election-staff/): Former New York mayor was one of many associates of Donald Trump who made false claims over 2020 election.
- [Tokyo Metro shares soar in Japan’s biggest IPO in 6 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/tokyo-metro-shares-soar-in-japans-biggest-ipo-in-6-years/): Japanese subway operator’s shares soar as much as 47 percent in biggest listing since 2018.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-971/): As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.
- [Israel Confirms Killing Hashem Safieddine, Likely Successor To Slain Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israel-confirms-killing-hashem-safieddine-likely-successor-to-slain-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah/): On October 8, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the military has “taken out” Safieddine, without specifically naming him
- [BRICS 2024 LIVE: Modi, Xi To Hold First Meeting In 5 Years As India-China Resolve Border Stand-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/brics-2024-live-modi-xi-to-hold-first-meeting-in-5-years-as-india-china-resolve-border-stand-off/): BRICS 2024 LIVE: The meeting between Modi and XI holds significance as New Delhi and Beijing announced on Monday that they have agreed to patrol along the Line of Actual Control
- [McDonald’s linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/mcdonalds-linked-to-one-death-dozens-of-food-poisonings-in-us/): At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders, health officials say.
- [Kamala Harris Holds 46%-43% Lead Over Donald Trump Amid Voter Gloom, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/kamala-harris-holds-46-43-lead-over-donald-trump-amid-voter-gloom-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds/): Harris’ lead over Trump might not be enough to win the election even if it holds through Nov 5
- [US official hails Panama decree to strip sanctioned ships of registration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-official-hails-panama-decree-to-strip-sanctioned-ships-of-registration/): Stricter registration policies by the world’s largest ship registry come amid a push to crack down on oil smuggling.
- [Suspected Venezuelan gang members arrested fleeing New York state police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/suspected-venezuelan-gang-members-arrested-fleeing-new-york-state-police/): The two men are believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
- [Will the US pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/will-the-us-pressure-israel-to-allow-foreign-journalists-into-gaza/): Dozens of US House Democrats urge US President Joe Biden to push Israel for independent media access to Gaza.
- [Trump And Harris Fight For Must-Win Pennsylvania, 2024's Most Critical Swing State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/trump-and-harris-fight-for-must-win-pennsylvania-2024s-most-critical-swing-state/): Pennsylvania, the state that played a vital role in the US War of Independence, has emerged as the ground zero for the 2024 presidential elections. Political experts feel that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump are headed for a cliffhanger in the state.One needs 270 electoral college votes to win the […]
- [Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid scandal over draft exemptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/ukrainian-prosecutor-general-resigns-amid-scandal-over-draft-exemptions/): Andriy Kostin steps down after corruption scheme involving false disability diagnoses for draft exemptions is uncovered.
- [John Mearsheimer, Who Predicted The Russia-Ukraine War, Says Donald Trump Will Repeat His 2016 Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/john-mearsheimer-who-predicted-the-russia-ukraine-war-says-donald-trump-will-repeat-his-2016-win/): John Mearsheimer, the prominent political scientist known for his controversial prediction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has now forecasted a Donald Trump victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Mearsheimer argues that Trump’s anti-establishment appeal and America’s geopolitical fatigue could replicate his 2016 electoral success, setting the stage for a political shift in U.S. foreign and […]
- [Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO charged with operating sex-trafficking ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/former-abercrombie-fitch-ceo-charged-with-operating-sex-trafficking-ring/): Abercrombie’s Mike Jeffries and associates lured dozens of young men into sex acts from 2008-2015, says indictment.
- [Austria’s president tasks centre-right with forming government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/austrias-president-tasks-centre-right-with-forming-government/): Far-right Freedom Party came top in last month’s election but other parties have refused to govern with them.
- [US women having abortions at the same rate as before ban: New study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-women-having-abortions-at-the-same-rate-as-before-ban-new-study/): A study shows women in the US are getting around state bans by using telehealth to obtain abortion pills.
- [US charges Iranian official in alleged plot to kill activist in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-charges-iranian-official-in-alleged-plot-to-kill-activist-in-new-york/): US Justice Department says IRGC’s Ruhollah Bazghandi led murder-for-hire scheme to kill dissident Masih Alinejad.
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In California On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-california-on-election-day/): At the top of the ticket, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris — herself a Californian — will compete against Republican former President Donald Trump and look to win the state’s 54 electoral votes.
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In Florida On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-florida-on-election-day/): Republican former President Donald Trump has won Florida in both of his campaigns and the state’s 30 electoral votes are a cornerstone of his path to top Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In Washington DC On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-washington-dc-on-election-day/): Voters will elect the city’s non-voting delegate to the U.S. House, where Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton is running for an 18th term.
- [Trudeau’s Ministers Junked RCMP Embargo, Gave Classified Information On India To Washington Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/trudeaus-ministers-junked-rcmp-embargo-gave-classified-information-on-india-to-washington-post/): The leaks of classified information to Washington Post shows how Justin Trudeau is not consistent when it comes to handling leaks of classified information.
- [‘Plan for ethnic cleansing’: Israel’s north Gaza siege sets off alarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/plan-for-ethnic-cleansing-israels-north-gaza-siege-sets-off-alarms/): Analysts warn that the Israeli military’s siege on north Gaza could be the first step in the so-called “General’s Plan.”
- [Intel Docs On Israel’s Planned Attack Leaked On Telegram | Is The US Spying on Its Closest Ally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/intel-docs-on-israels-planned-attack-leaked-on-telegram-is-the-us-spying-on-its-closest-ally/): A Telegram channel posted what it says are “highly classified” US intelligence documents analyzing Israel’s plans to attack Iran.The channel for the “Middle East Spectator,” which describes itself as an “open-source news aggregator” independent of any government, said in a statement that it had “received, through an anonymous source on Telegram who refused to identify […]
- [Russia’s Putin welcomes world leaders for three-day BRICS summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russias-putin-welcomes-world-leaders-for-three-day-brics-summit/): President Putin hosts leaders including Xi and Modi at summit of bloc of developing economies.
- [El Chapo’s sons discussing plea with US government: Lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/el-chapos-sons-discussing-plea-with-us-government-lawyer/): Joaqin Guzman Lopez and his brothers are accused of taking the reins of the Sinaloa cartel after their father’s arrest. 
- [India, Pakistan Extend Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement For Five Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/india-pakistan-extend-kartarpur-sahib-corridor-agreement-for-five-years/): The renewed agreement will facilitate the visit of pilgrims from India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan through the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
- [Modi, Xi To Hold First Bilateral Meet In 5 Years As India, China End Border Stand-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/modi-xi-to-hold-first-bilateral-meet-in-5-years-as-india-china-end-border-stand-off/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a bilateral summit in Kazan on the sidelines of the BRICS leadership summit.
- [PM Modi, Xi Jinping To Hold Bilateral Meet Tomorrow On Sidelines Of Brics Summit | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/pm-modi-xi-jinping-to-hold-bilateral-meet-tomorrow-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-news18/): Pm Modi, Xi Jinping To Hold Bilateral Meet Tomorrow On Sidelines Of Brics SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping will hold bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Wednesday, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday.
- [Lee Hsien Yang, youngest son of Singapore founder, claims asylum in the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/lee-hsien-yang-youngest-son-of-singapore-founder-claims-asylum-in-the-uk/): Lee Hsien Yang says he was granted asylum due to Singapore’s ‘persecution’ against him and his family.
- [How India and China pulled back from a border war — and why now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/how-india-and-china-pulled-back-from-a-border-war-and-why-now/): The agreement allows the resumption of patrols along the disputed border in the Ladakh region.
- [Video shows Israeli strike collapse multi-storey building in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/video-shows-israeli-strike-collapse-multi-storey-building-in-beirut/): Video captured the moment an Israeli missile attack collapsed a multi-storey apartment building in southern Beirut.
- [PM Modi Meets Iranian President On Sidelines Of BRICS Summit In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/pm-modi-meets-iranian-president-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit-in-russia/): This was the first meeting between Modi and Pezeshkian, who became president in July after winning snap elections.
- [Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone attack on Netanyahu holiday home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/hezbollah-claims-responsibility-for-drone-attack-on-netanyahu-holiday-home/): Hezbollah spokesman also acknowledges that some of the group’s fighters have been taken captive by the Israeli military.
- [Why are the Central Park Five suing Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/why-are-the-central-park-five-suing-donald-trump/): The former president tried to justify calling for their execution in 1989 by falsely claiming that they had pled guilty.
- [Israel "Busts" Iran Spy Ring Targeting Nuke Scientist | Tehran Takes Leaf Out Of Mossad’s Playbook?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/israel-busts-iran-spy-ring-targeting-nuke-scientist-tehran-takes-leaf-out-of-mossads-playbook/): Israeli authorities have arrested seven East Jerusalem residents on suspicion of planning attacks in Israel, as per Israeli media reports. The suspects are all aged 19 to 23, officials in the police and Shin Bet said, as per the Times of Israel.The leader of the spy ring, a 23-year-old named Rami Alian, was recruited by […]
- [‘Direct Hit’: Hezbollah Drone Struck Netanyahu’s Caesarea Home, Pictures Of Damage Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/direct-hit-hezbollah-drone-struck-netanyahus-caesarea-home-pictures-of-damage-emerge/): The image of the drone’s impact on the building was shared by Israeli journalist Amit Segal.
- [US Elections 2024: Why is Voting Held on a Tuesday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-elections-2024-why-is-voting-held-on-a-tuesday/): This longstanding tradition dates back to 1845, when the US Congress established the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the official election date.
- [What Sinwar’s death reveals about war- and peacemaking in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/what-sinwars-death-reveals-about-war-and-peacemaking-in-palestine/): The West has tried to portray Hamas’s leader as an ‘obstacle’ to peace, hoping to obscure reality.
- [Russian invasion sends Ukraine population plummeting by 10 million: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russian-invasion-sends-ukraine-population-plummeting-by-10-million-un/): Exodus of refugees, collapsing fertility and war deaths, reportedly depleted Ukrainian numbers by about 25 percent.
- [Cuba Grid Collapses Again Raising Doubts About A Quick Fix | Cuba News | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/cuba-grid-collapses-again-raising-doubts-about-a-quick-fix-cuba-news-english-news-n18g/): Cuba Grid Collapses Again Raising Doubts About A Quick Fix | Cuba News | English News | N18GCuba’s electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, the fourth such failure in 48 hours, raising fresh doubts about a quick fix on an island already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.The blackout, after weeks of […]
- [Blinken, Netanyahu Meet As US Pushes For End To War In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/blinken-netanyahu-meet-as-us-pushes-for-end-to-war-in-gaza/): The top US diplomat has made several trips to West Asia in a bid to restore peace.
- [EU observers say ‘unjustified alteration’ of Mozambique election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/eu-observers-say-unjustified-alteration-of-mozambique-election-results/): Presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane accused security forces of killing his lawyer, Elvino Dias, over the weekend.
- [Video: Rescuers search for survivors after Israeli strike in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/video-rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-israeli-strike-in-beirut/): Video shows emergency crews searching the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut after Israeli air attacks.
- [Who to watch in the 2024-25 NBA season: Wemby, Antman, Ja, Zion, Giannis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/who-to-watch-in-the-2024-25-nba-season-wemby-antman-ja-zion-giannis/): From established players to breakout stars, here are five high-impact players to watch this NBA season.
- [Russia’s BRICS summit: What’s on the agenda and why it matters to Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russias-brics-summit-whats-on-the-agenda-and-why-it-matters-to-putin/): The summit, which leaders from two dozen nations will attend, is the largest event Russia has hosted in years.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza has set development back by 69 years, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/israels-war-on-gaza-has-set-development-back-by-69-years-un-says/): UNDP assessment says poverty will cross 74 percent in 2024, affecting 4.1 million people, in the Palestinian territory.
- [Israel: The Yemenite Children Affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/israel-the-yemenite-children-affair/): The disappearance of over 2,000 babies – suspected victims of irregular adoption – in Israel in 1949.
- [BRICS: United By US-led Sanctions, How Russia, Iran Could Use Summit To Their Advantage | Israel War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/brics-united-by-us-led-sanctions-how-russia-iran-could-use-summit-to-their-advantage-israel-war/): Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host leaders of the BRICS grouping in Kazan on Oct 22 for the meeting of the bloc. Putin will be meeting his counterparts from several countries including China, Turkey, and Iran.The meeting is aimed at defying predictions that the war in Ukraine and an international arrest warrant would […]
- [BRICS Summit: What Did Putin Say That Made PM Modi Laugh at Bilateral Meet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/brics-summit-what-did-putin-say-that-made-pm-modi-laugh-at-bilateral-meet/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit being hosted in Russia’s Kazan where India has also opened a Consulate
- [Peace Talks With Russia Depend On Outcome Of US Election: Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/peace-talks-with-russia-depend-on-outcome-of-us-election-zelensky/): Zelensky said he had good meetings with both contenders, Trump and Harris.
- [Blinken arrives in Israel amid missiles in bid to revive ceasefire push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/blinken-arrives-in-israel-amid-missiles-in-bid-to-revive-ceasefire-push/): Israel and Hezbollah swap strikes as US secretary of state launches long-shot ceasefire plan.
- [China confirms pact with India to ‘resolve’ conflict over disputed border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/china-confirms-pact-with-india-to-resolve-conflict-over-disputed-border/): Beijing signals ‘positive approval’ for deal as Chinese President Xi and Indian PM Modi attend BRICS summit in Russia.
- [Deadly Israel strike hits close to Beirut hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/deadly-israel-strike-hits-close-to-beirut-hospital/): Israel targets Beirut’s southern suburbs with heavy attacks after evacuation warnings.
- [New Zealand airport imposes three-minute limit on hugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/new-zealand-airport-imposes-three-minute-limit-on-hugs/): Measure intended to prevent extended embraces from causing traffic jams, but airport won’t have ‘hug police’.
- [Blinken Arrives in Israel as US Looks to Revive Cease-fire Efforts After Killing of Yahya Sinwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/blinken-arrives-in-israel-as-us-looks-to-revive-cease-fire-efforts-after-killing-of-yahya-sinwar/): Antony Blinken’s 11th visit to region comes hours after Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah fired barrage of rockets into Israel.
- [We Wish To Extend Our Support To Restore Peace: PM Modi To Putin During #BRICS Summit | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/we-wish-to-extend-our-support-to-restore-peace-pm-modi-to-putin-during-brics-summit-news18/): We have been constantly in touch regarding Russia-Ukraine conflict. India is ready to cooperate to restore peace. Humanity always comes first: PM Modi at bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during
- [Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Yars Missiles on Combat Patrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-yars-missiles-on-combat-patrol/): Russia has placed nuclear-capable missile launch systems on “combat patrol routes”, citing Russian media. The Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launcher systems were deployed in Novosibirsk, Siberia, with personnel and equipment readiness being checked for long-term field duty, according to TASS. The Yars RS-24, with a range of up to 7,500 miles, was first deployed […]
- [Putin Tells Modi ‘Our Ties Don’t Require Translation’ As PM Calls For Peaceful Resolution To Ukraine War In Kazan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/putin-tells-modi-our-ties-dont-require-translation-as-pm-calls-for-peaceful-resolution-to-ukraine-war-in-kazan/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was his second visit to Russia in the current year which goes on to show the depth of New Delhi-Moscow relationship.
- [Video: Israeli military claims killing of Hezbollah commander in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/video-israeli-military-claims-killing-of-hezbollah-commander-in-damascus/): Israel’s military says a strike in the Syrian capital Damascus has killed a Hezbollah commander.
- [Israeli minister calls for ‘migration’ of Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/israeli-minister-calls-for-migration-of-palestinians-from-gaza/): Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Gaza to be emptied of Palestinians and said it was possible to settle.
- [US election: 14 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/us-election-14-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning through key battleground states as the election race remains tight.
- [Four Killed As Israel Targets Southern Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/four-killed-as-israel-targets-southern-beirut/): Many people including a child have been killed in an Israeli air strike near the main government hospital in southern Beirut, the Lebanese health ministry says.The strike appeared to hit the car park of the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, a hospital source told Reuters news agency.
- [Hezbollah Fires Fresh Barrage of Rockets into Israel as Blinken Aims to Revive Ceasefire Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/hezbollah-fires-fresh-barrage-of-rockets-into-israel-as-blinken-aims-to-revive-ceasefire-efforts/): Hezbollah fired rockets at two bases near Tel Aviv just as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel to push for another ceasefire.
- [Russian Nationals Perform Krishna Bhajan To Welcome PM Modi In Kazan Ahead Of BRICS Summit | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russian-nationals-perform-krishna-bhajan-to-welcome-pm-modi-in-kazan-ahead-of-brics-summit-video/): The Russian nationals on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a soulful rendition of a ‘Krishna Bhajan’ following his arrival in Kazan.
- [‘Found Nasrallah’s Bunker Hiding $500m In Gold, Cash Under Beirut Hospital’ Says Israel | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/found-nasrallahs-bunker-hiding-500m-in-gold-cash-under-beirut-hospital-says-israel-hezbollah/): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Oct 21 said that an underground bunker was found beneath a Beirut hospital following airstrikes targeting Hezbollah’s financial network. The Israeli military spokesperson claimed the bunker contained “at least $500 million in cash and gold.”The IDF said the bunker at Sahel General Hospital was constructed by Hezbollah’s slain leader […]
- [How Tigray war rape victims turned to Rwandan genocide survivors to heal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/how-tigray-war-rape-victims-turned-to-rwandan-genocide-survivors-to-heal/): Women-to-women listening circles help heal trauma after brutal war left many with deep physical and psychological scars.
- [Mozambique police crack down on protesters alleging election fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/mozambique-police-crack-down-on-protesters-alleging-election-fraud/): Police in Mozambique fired tear gas at protesters joining a strike against alleged vote fraud by the ruling party.
- [Brics Summit 2024 | PM Narendra Modi Greets Indian Diaspora In Russia | Russia News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/brics-summit-2024-pm-narendra-modi-greets-indian-diaspora-in-russia-russia-news-today-news18/): Brics Summit 2024 | PM Narendra Modi greets Indian diaspora in Russia Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia’s Kazan on Tuesday for a two-day visit to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders.The BRICS Summit 2024, themed ‘Strengthening Multilateralism […]
- [Two plead guilty in Canada for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/two-plead-guilty-in-canada-for-killing-man-acquitted-in-air-india-bombing/): Ripudaman Singh Malik, acquitted in 2005 of attack that killed 329 people, was shot dead in British Columbia in 2022.
- [‘Messi-cam’ to livestream player’s every football move in MLS Cup on TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/messi-cam-to-livestream-players-every-football-move-in-mls-cup-on-tiktok/): Messi will wear a camera on his chest, streaming every move, assist and goal during his club’s run at the MLS Cup 2024.
- [Greta Thunberg – still making all the right enemies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/greta-thunberg-still-making-all-the-right-enemies/): They say she is using ‘the climate movement to throw her support behind the Palestinians’. Well, good on her.
- [South Korea mulls arms for Ukraine as North accused of sending troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/south-korea-mulls-arms-for-ukraine-as-north-accused-of-sending-troops/): South Korea warns it could reopen discussions regarding supply of arms to Ukraine.
- [Iran FM Araghchi Visits Bahrain To Discuss ‘Bilateral Cooperation’ Amid Fears of Israeli Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/iran-fm-araghchi-visits-bahrain-to-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-amid-fears-of-israeli-attack/): Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Gulf state’s capital Manama on Monday, state media reported, amid fears of conflict potentially spreading across the Middle East.The pair “discussed bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments, focusing on efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach peaceful solutions,” according to […]
- ['Positive Solution': China Welcomes LAC Breakthrough As Indian Army Chief Stresses Restoring Trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/positive-solution-china-welcomes-lac-breakthrough-as-indian-army-chief-stresses-restoring-trust/): China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh.
- [Who Is Lidia Thorpe? Indigenous Australian Senator Who Heckled King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/who-is-lidia-thorpe-indigenous-australian-senator-who-heckled-king-charles/): Thorpe made headlines on Monday after heckling King Charles shortly after his address to the Australian Parliament House in Canberra
- [Video: Child among victims of Israeli attack near Beirut hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/video-child-among-victims-of-israeli-attack-near-beirut-hospital/): Video shows a building on fire after an Israeli attack near a hospital in a residential area of southern Beirut.
- [Ex-UK foreign chief predicts quick end to Russia-Ukraine war if Trump wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/ex-uk-foreign-chief-predicts-quick-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-if-trump-wins/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, David Owen says the war will likely end with Russia taking some of Ukraine’s land.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 970](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-970/): As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments.
- ['Not Red Or Blue – We Are Golden': McDonald’s Says It’s Not Endorsing Presidential Candidate After Hosting Trump Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/not-red-or-blue-we-are-golden-mcdonalds-says-its-not-endorsing-presidential-candidate-after-hosting-trump-event/): Trump’s appearance led to some backlash on social media. Google searches for “boycott McDonald’s” briefly surged, and some Twitter users vowed not to return to the chain after Trump’s event
- [Bangladesh Interim Govt To 'Bar' Awami League From 'Political Participation’ In Fresh Blow To Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/bangladesh-interim-govt-to-bar-awami-league-from-political-participation-in-fresh-blow-to-sheikh-hasina/): The Bangladesh interim government is set to bar ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League and other like-minded parties from ‘political participation’.
- [Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/harvey-weinstein-diagnosed-with-bone-marrow-cancer-reports-say/): Jailed Hollywood producer is being treated in prison for chronic myeloid leukaemia, US media outlets report.
- [Israel Claims Hezbollah Bunker Under Beirut Hospital Contains 'Millions Of Dollars In Gold & Cash'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/israel-claims-hezbollah-bunker-under-beirut-hospital-contains-millions-of-dollars-in-gold-cash/): Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari made the allegations during a televised briefing on Monday
- ['Will Continue Campaigning For Khalistani Referendum': Terrorist Pannun To Canadian Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/will-continue-campaigning-for-khalistani-referendum-terrorist-pannun-to-canadian-media/): Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in an interview with CTV News, said he is not afraid of threats and will continue campaigning for the Khalistan referendum, while accusing India’s former High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, of hypocrisy.
- [Former Hollywood Producer Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed With Bone Marrow Cancer: US Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/former-hollywood-producer-harvey-weinstein-diagnosed-with-bone-marrow-cancer-us-media/): Harvey Weinstein, 72, has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and is undergoing treatment in a New York prison. He is serving a combined 39-year sentence after being convicted of multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
- [Departure Statement For PM Modi's Visit To Russia For BRICS Summit | PM Modi In Russia | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/departure-statement-for-pm-modis-visit-to-russia-for-brics-summit-pm-modi-in-russia-news18/): Departure Statement for Prime Minister’s visit to Russia for BRICS Summit – “I am departing today on a two-day visit to Kazan at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue […]
- [BRICS Summit 2024 LIVE: 'India Values Close Cooperation In BRICS,' Says PM Modi Ahead Of Russia Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/brics-summit-2024-live-india-values-close-cooperation-in-brics-says-pm-modi-ahead-of-russia-visit/): BRICS Summit 2024 LIVE: PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
- ['Strategic Logic, Economic Fit...': Jaishankar's 2-Minute Crash Course On Why Russia Ties Matter To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/strategic-logic-economic-fit-jaishankars-2-minute-crash-course-on-why-russia-ties-matter-to-india/): Since the era of the Cold War, Russia has been a time-tested ally for India with key cooperation in defence, oil, nuclear energy and space exploration
- [Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, think tank warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/southeast-asia-deepening-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-think-tank-warns/): ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.
- [PM Modi Embarks On 2-Day Visit To Russia For BRICS Summit; Set To Meet Putin, Other World Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/22/pm-modi-embarks-on-2-day-visit-to-russia-for-brics-summit-set-to-meet-putin-other-world-leaders/): On the sidelines of the BRICS summit, being held under the chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin.
- [UK's National Health Service Owes So Much To Indian Diaspora: Health Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/uks-national-health-service-owes-so-much-to-indian-diaspora-health-secretary/): “If I think about the way in which the NHS has been shaped in the last 76 years, we owe so much to the Indian diaspora here in Britain,” said Streeting
- [Trump Surrogate Elon Musk Is Giving $1 Million A Day To Swing State Voters, But Is It Legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/trump-surrogate-elon-musk-is-giving-1-million-a-day-to-swing-state-voters-but-is-it-legal/): Elon Musk is backing Donald Trump’s presidential campaign by offering $1 million to one registered voter daily in swing states until Election Day. Musk has contributed over $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC and is pushing a petition advocating for constitutional rights, focusing on free speech and the right to bear arms. Critics, including […]
- [McDonald's Takes E Coli Outbreak Causing Burgers Off Its Menu At One-Fifth Of US Stores](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/mcdonalds-takes-e-coli-outbreak-causing-burgers-off-its-menu-at-one-fifth-of-us-stores/): McDonald’s said it was searching for a new regional supplier for fresh onions
- [North Korean balloon dumps rubbish on South Korea’s presidential compound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/north-korean-balloon-dumps-rubbish-on-south-koreas-presidential-compound/): Local media report that ballon also carried leaflets ridiculing the South Korean president.
- ['Brokenist Is Not A Word': Opposition Mocks Trudeau's Defence On Immigration In Parliament | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/brokenist-is-not-a-word-opposition-mocks-trudeaus-defence-on-immigration-in-parliament-watch/): Trudeau’s Liberals recently suffered upsets in special elections in two districts in Toronto and Montreal that the party has held for years, raising doubts about Trudeau’s leadership
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 972](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-972/): As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments.
- [US mother says in lawsuit that AI chatbot encouraged son’s suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/us-mother-says-in-lawsuit-that-ai-chatbot-encouraged-sons-suicide/): Florida mother sues Character.AI and Google after 14-year-old son allegedly became obsessed with AI chatbot.
- ['Donald Trump Is A Fascist, Unfit to Serve': Kamala Harris At Pennsylvania Town Hall Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/donald-trump-is-a-fascist-unfit-to-serve-kamala-harris-at-pennsylvania-town-hall-event/): Kamala Harris called Donald Trump a “fascist” and “increasingly unstable,” citing former staffers who also deem him unfit to serve.
- [Turkey Retaliates After Ankara Terror Attack, Kills Several Militants In Airstrikes In Iraq, Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/turkey-retaliates-after-ankara-terror-attack-kills-several-militants-in-airstrikes-in-iraq-syria/): Five people were killed while over 20 were injured in a terror attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters on Wednesday.
- [Former American Model Claims Donald Trump 'Groped' Her In 'Twisted Game' With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/former-american-model-claims-donald-trump-groped-her-in-twisted-game-with-jeffrey-epstein/): Stacey Williams, who worked as a professional model in the 1990s, said she was groped by Trump in 1993 as part of a game with late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein.
- [How India, China Reached Complete Disengagement Deal Over 6 Months | Inside Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/how-india-china-reached-complete-disengagement-deal-over-6-months-inside-story/): Top sources said the disengagement and de-escalation on the LAC will be quick as well, with both sides eager to move fast to settle the issue
- [Attack on aerospace company near Turkey’s Ankara: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/attack-on-aerospace-company-near-turkeys-ankara-what-we-know/): The attack targeted aerospace and defence firm TUSAS while thousands of employees were on site.
- [Justin Trudeau Given Ultimatum To Resign By Liberal MPs; He Claims Party Is 'United'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/justin-trudeau-given-ultimatum-to-resign-by-liberal-mps-he-claims-party-is-united/): A smiling Justin Trudeau said Liberals are ‘strong and united’ after meeting with Liberal members of Parliament for three hours.
- [US charges Venezuelan media tycoon with money laundering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-charges-venezuelan-media-tycoon-with-money-laundering/): Raul Gorrin Belisario, owner of Globovision, allegedly took part in $1.2bn scheme to launder corrupt oil money.
- [Fury expects to knock out Usyk in heavyweight boxing title rematch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/fury-expects-to-knock-out-usyk-in-heavyweight-boxing-title-rematch/): Tyson Fury promises to be more focused ahead of the much-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.
- [McDonald’s shares tumble on E coli even as US head vows to improve safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/mcdonalds-shares-tumble-on-e-coli-even-as-us-head-vows-to-improve-safety/): Previous E. coli outbreaks at major US fast-food chains have caused consumers to shun those stores for months.
- [Biden announces $50bn G7 loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/biden-announces-50bn-g7-loan-to-ukraine-backed-by-frozen-russian-assets/): US Treasury Secretary Yellen says Russia will be ‘bear the costs of its illegal war, instead of taxpayers’ in the West.
- [Gisele Pelicot tells mass rape trial ‘it’s not us who should feel shame’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/gisele-pelicot-tells-mass-rape-trial-its-not-us-who-should-feel-shame/): Addressing French court for second time, Pelicot says she’s determined to change how society confronts sexual violence.
- [What impact has US, UK military assistance had on Israel’s war ambitions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/what-impact-has-us-uk-military-assistance-had-on-israels-war-ambitions/): Al Jazeera investigation reveals extent of international support for Israeli army’s assaults on Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Boeing CEO lays out cautious path to turnaround as strike vote awaited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/boeing-ceo-lays-out-cautious-path-to-turnaround-as-strike-vote-awaited/): CEO Ortberg said he is reviewing Boeing businesses and may downsize assets and workforce to focus on core businesses.
- [Al Jazeera decries ‘unfounded’ Israeli claims about its Gaza journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/al-jazeera-decries-unfounded-israeli-claims-about-its-gaza-journalists/): The network warns Israel against using allegations as a justification for targeting Al Jazeera journalists.
- [Israel escalates assault on Lebanon’s Tyre, striking city centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israel-escalates-assault-on-lebanons-tyre-striking-city-centre/): Israeli forces conducted their first air strikes in the centre of Lebanon’s Tyre, escalating their assault the city.
- [Al Jazeera rejects Israeli military ‘fabrications’ against journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/al-jazeera-rejects-israeli-military-fabrications-against-journalists/): Al Jazeera rejects Israeli military ‘fabrications’ against journalists
- [American Airlines fined $50m for mistreatment of disabled passengers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/american-airlines-fined-50m-for-mistreatment-of-disabled-passengers/): American Airlines gets record $50m fine for treatment of disabled customers and also damaging wheelchairs.
- [Gustavo Gutierrez, champion of Christian liberation theology, dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/gustavo-gutierrez-champion-of-christian-liberation-theology-dies/): An advocate for the world’s ‘poor and exploited’, Gutierrez had ideals that revolutionised the Latin American church.
- [Yunus Govt Outlaws Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League’s Student Wing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/yunus-govt-outlaws-sheikh-hasinas-awami-leagues-student-wing/): Yunus-led interim government accused Chhatra League of “murders, persecution, torture… and many other activities that threaten public security”.
- [US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris Slams Trump For 'Admiring' Hitler’s Generals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-elections-2024-kamala-harris-slams-trump-for-admiring-hitlers-generals/): Donald Trump had earlier sparked controversy after indicating that he would let loose the US military on political opponents.
- [IDF Says 6 Al Jazeera Journalists Are Hamas, Islamic Jihad Militants, Shares Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/idf-says-6-al-jazeera-journalists-are-hamas-islamic-jihad-militants-shares-names/): IDF said that they found documents in Gaza that validate their claim.
- [Cuba extends workplace, school shutdowns in wake of power blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/cuba-extends-workplace-school-shutdowns-in-wake-of-power-blackouts/): The energy-saving measures come as government struggles to restore grid and surveys hurricane that killed seven.
- [Bank of Canada cuts interest rates, says fight against inflation ‘worked’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rates-says-fight-against-inflation-worked/): The cut on Wednesday, the fourth in a row, was bigger than expected as September inflation sank below target.
- [Israeli strikes pound Lebanese southern coastal city of Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israeli-strikes-pound-lebanese-southern-coastal-city-of-tyre/): Hezbollah confirms death of Hashem Safieddine, who had been widely expected to be chosen as the group’s next leader.
- [Harris pounces on Gen Kelly claim that Trump said Hitler did ‘good things’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/harris-pounces-on-gen-kelly-claim-that-trump-said-hitler-did-good-things/): US vice president says the comments, which Trump denies saying, are a ‘window’ into who Republican candidate really is.
- [India China Ties | Politics Over Modi-Xi Meet | Hard Facts With Rahul Shivshankar | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/india-china-ties-politics-over-modi-xi-meet-hard-facts-with-rahul-shivshankar-news18/): A meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan was a given after the agreement on border patrolling was announced two days back. The meeting was the first formal bilateral meeting between the two since the 2020 face-off, though Modi and Xi had met at several multi-lateral forums.
- [US Elections That Went Down To The Wire: A Look At The Tightest Presidential Contests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-elections-that-went-down-to-the-wire-a-look-at-the-tightest-presidential-contests/): Here is a list of US electoral contests where candidates won the presidency by the slimmest of margins.
- [Deadly Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/deadly-heat/): Fault Lines examines the danger of extreme heat in Florida for workers while politicians roll back protections.
- [Trump, Harris turn to podcasts, and maybe Joe Rogan, for US election boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/trump-harris-turn-to-podcasts-and-maybe-joe-rogan-for-us-election-boost/): Trump expected to sit down with the world-renowned podcaster on Friday; a Harris interview is still unconfirmed.
- [At BRICS Meet, Leaders Call For Halt To Gaza War, Denounce Terrorism In All Forms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/at-brics-meet-leaders-call-for-halt-to-gaza-war-denounce-terrorism-in-all-forms/): The war in Gaza featured prominently in the Kazan meeting of BRICS leaders and they also discussed means to combat terrorism.
- [Explosions, Gunfire At Ankara Aerospace Company, 2 ‘Terrorists’ Killed | Turkey News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/explosions-gunfire-at-ankara-aerospace-company-2-terrorists-killed-turkey-news/): Turkish interior minister on Wednesday said that three people were killed while fourteen others were injured following an attack on the headquarters of Turkey’s aviation company TUSAS. Two terrorists were also neutralized by the security forces.”Two terrorists were neutralized in the terrorist attack targeting the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities.
- [Photos: Thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/photos-thousands-evacuated-as-tropical-storm-batters-philippines/): Tropical Storm Trami brought torrential rain to eastern Philippine cities and towns, causing widespread flooding.
- ['Doing It In Their Spare Time': UK PM On Labour Workers Backing Harris In US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/doing-it-in-their-spare-time-uk-pm-on-labour-workers-backing-harris-in-us-election/): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has accused the UK’s governing party of “blatant foreign interference” in the US elections, which will be conducted on November 5
- [Clashes Erupt As Bangladeshi Protesters Attempt To Storm Presidential Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/clashes-erupt-as-bangladeshi-protesters-attempt-to-storm-presidential-palace/): On October 22, hundreds of protesters besieged the presidential palace in Dhaka, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation. The unrest followed an interview in which Shahabuddin claimed he hadn’t confirmed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, suggesting she “may not have had the time” to provide a letter. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement held a rally, calling […]
- [Gunman, Explosion, Chaos In Ankara: Shocking Videos Capture Turkey Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/gunman-explosion-chaos-in-ankara-shocking-videos-capture-turkey-terror-attack/): Footage from the scene showed huge clouds of smoke and a large fire raging at the site in Kahramankazan, a small town near north of Ankara
- [Will Arkansas Go To Trump For Third Time In A Row, Here’s What To Expect On Nov 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/will-arkansas-go-to-trump-for-third-time-in-a-row-heres-what-to-expect-on-nov-5/): Barring 1992 and 1996, Arkansas has always backed a Republican in the US Elections.
- [Justin Trudeau Faces Leadership Test At Liberal Caucus Meet, Could Be Asked To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/justin-trudeau-faces-leadership-test-at-liberal-caucus-meet-could-be-asked-to-resign/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face disgruntled MPs at the Liberal caucus on Wednesday. Thirty MPs want him to step down from party chief’s role.
- [Explosion, gunshots heard outside Turkish military aircraft maker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/explosion-gunshots-heard-outside-turkish-military-aircraft-maker/): Gunmen were filmed firing outside of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara.
- [UK and Germany seal defence deal as they eye Russian threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/uk-and-germany-seal-defence-deal-as-they-eye-russian-threat/): The first defence pact between the two nations comes as British government pushes a reset with Europe.
- [China’s Xi and India’s Modi meet after border accord between two countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/chinas-xi-and-indias-modi-meet-after-border-accord-between-two-countries/): Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan.
- [Deaths Reported In Attack On Turkish Aviation Giant's Ankara Office, Hostages Taken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/deaths-reported-in-attack-on-turkish-aviation-giants-ankara-office-hostages-taken/): The Turkish authorities said it was a terrorist attack and the blast occurred during a major trade fair for the defence and aerospace industries.
- [‘Dead and wounded’ in attack near Ankara, Turkish minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/dead-and-wounded-in-attack-near-ankara-turkish-minister-says/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Why is Hungary’s Orban sending soldiers to Chad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/why-is-hungarys-orban-sending-soldiers-to-chad/): An unlikely friendship is budding between Budapest and N’Djamena with the goal of stemming migration to Europe.
- [Why has Trump accused the UK’s Labour Party of election interference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/why-has-trump-accused-the-uks-labour-party-of-election-interference/): The US Republican presidential candidate has filed a legal complaint against UK’s governing party for meddling.
- [How Republican-linked ads stir Israel tensions to undermine Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/how-republican-linked-ads-stir-israel-tensions-to-undermine-kamala-harris/): Ad campaign focused on Gaza in key swing states invokes ‘anti-Semitic and anti-Arab’ bigotry, advocate says.
- [In Meet With Xi, PM Modi Highlights Importance of Mutual Trust In India-China Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/in-meet-with-xi-pm-modi-highlights-importance-of-mutual-trust-in-india-china-ties/): PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia, their first such meeting in five years
- [First Iran-Saudi 'Naval Drill' In Red Sea? Riyadh Shuns Israel, Joins Hands With Arch-Enemy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/first-iran-saudi-naval-drill-in-red-sea-riyadh-shuns-israel-joins-hands-with-arch-enemy/): Iran-Saudi To Conduct Joint Military Drill In Red Sea | Major Middle East Shift Amid Tehran-Riyadh Rapprochement? Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to a report. The drill, though not confirmed by Riyadh, would be a first for the regional heavyweights.The two Middle East rivals, […]
- ['To Explore Fair Solution': India, China Special Teams To Meet Soon On Border Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/to-explore-fair-solution-india-china-special-teams-to-meet-soon-on-border-issues/): These Special Representatives will also oversee the management of peace and tranquility in border areas
- [Video shows blindfolded Palestinians taken for interrogation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/video-shows-blindfolded-palestinians-taken-for-interrogation/): Dozens of blindfolded Palestinian men can be seen being taken away in Israeli military trucks.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters in US rename historic university hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/pro-palestinian-protesters-in-us-rename-historic-university-hall/): Pro-Palestine protesters at the University of Minnesota were arrested after staging a sit-in inside a university hall.
- [US says ‘evidence’ North Korea has sent troops to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-says-evidence-north-korea-has-sent-troops-to-russia/): Seoul’s intelligence agency says double the number of soldiers previously stated sent to fight against Ukraine.
- ['No Place for Double Standards on Terrorism': Modi's Veiled Dig At China-Pakistan Bonhomie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/no-place-for-double-standards-on-terrorism-modis-veiled-dig-at-china-pakistan-bonhomie/): PM Modi took a veiled dig at China and its “all-weather friend” Pakistan at the 16th BRICS Summit by saying there was no place for “double standards” on terrorism.
- [Video: Beirut Residential Building Collapses Like Pack Of Cards After Israeli Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/video-beirut-residential-building-collapses-like-pack-of-cards-after-israeli-airstrike/): The building stood in a heavily trafficked area across the street from a large park, which has become a refuge for many displaced families
- [Who Is Ariane Tabatabai, Senior Pentagon Staffer Suspected of Leaking Israel’s Iran Attack Plan | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/who-is-ariane-tabatabai-senior-pentagon-staffer-suspected-of-leaking-israels-iran-attack-plan-us/): A senior Pentagon staffer is suspected of leaking the US intelligence on Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, as per a report. The suspected staffer has been identified as Ariane Tabatabai, an Iranian American, as per Sky News Arabic report.The report is said to be based on information shared by a senior source in […]
- [Pakistan’s ISI Link To Canada’s Trudeau, Khalistanis | Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/pakistans-isi-link-to-canadas-trudeau-khalistanis-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): The Trudeau government has allowed Khalistani protests, referendums and even given shelter to criminals, said top intel sources
- [In Copper State Arizona, Trump, Harris In Tight Race For 11 Electoral Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/in-copper-state-arizona-trump-harris-in-tight-race-for-11-electoral-votes/): There is no shortage of races in Arizona this election season. Here’s what to expect from the state on November 5.
- [Why are victims of a Brazil dam disaster suing miner BHP in a London court?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/why-are-victims-of-a-brazil-dam-disaster-suing-miner-bhp-in-a-london-court/): The mining giant faces a potential $47bn lawsuit filed by at least 600,000 people over the 2015 mining disaster.
- [Risking my life to feed people displaced by Israel’s war on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/risking-my-life-to-feed-people-displaced-by-israels-war-on-lebanon/): As Israel intensifies its bombardment of Lebanon, volunteers risk their lives to feed those displaced across the country
- [UK PM says ties with Trump ‘good’ after US election ‘interference’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/uk-pm-says-ties-with-trump-good-after-us-election-interference-claims/): Keir Starmer bats away accusations that Labour volunteers backing Kamala Harris made ‘illegal’ foreign contributions.
- [Israel Downs Rockets, Drones As Islamic Resistance Target “Vital” Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israel-downs-rockets-drones-as-islamic-resistance-target-vital-sites/): On October 23, Israel’s military shot down two rockets launched from Lebanon and intercepted two drones targeting Eilat. Sirens blared as residents took cover along the beach, but there were no immediate reports of injuries from the incidents. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the drone attacks on Eilat, stating they targeted “vital” […]
- [Xi And Modi Discuss Ukraine War With Putin As BRICS Considers Expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/xi-and-modi-discuss-ukraine-war-with-putin-as-brics-considers-expansion/): PM Modi told Putin in public that he wanted peace in Ukraine. Xi discussed the war in the Ukraine behind closed doors with the Kremlin chief
- [Here's What India Shared With Canada On Nijjar's 'Khalistani Credentials' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/heres-what-india-shared-with-canada-on-nijjars-khalistani-credentials-exclusive/): According to sources, a lookout circular was issued against Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2015 and a red-corner notice in 2016. His extradition had been sought from Canada many times in the past
- [Trudeau Playing With Khalistani, ISI Elements, Blaming India to Please Sikhs: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/trudeau-playing-with-khalistani-isi-elements-blaming-india-to-please-sikhs-intel-sources-exclusive/): The sources, responding to Trudeau’s assertion that some MPs told him about India’s involvement, said the prime minister should name the politicians “so that we can also reply with their credentials”
- [Video: Israeli forces attack Tyre in Lebanon and tell people to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/video-israeli-forces-attack-tyre-in-lebanon-and-tell-people-to-leave/): Video shows smoke rising after a series of Israeli air attacks on the city of Tyre in Lebanon.
- [Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/belarus-president-lukashenko-to-seek-seventh-term-in-january-vote/): Opposition calls for non-recognition of vote set to extend Lukashenko’s 30-year rule.
- [Trump vs Harris: Who’s leading in the US election polls as the vote looms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/trump-vs-harris-whos-leading-in-the-us-election-polls-as-the-vote-looms/): We track the latest polls with less than two weeks to go before US voters choose a new president on November 5.
- [Trump, the EU and the appeal of Orbanocracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/trump-the-eu-and-the-appeal-of-orbanocracy/): What drives the popularity of Hungary’s Viktor Orban is not his geopolitical game but his governance model.
- [Will Biden administration prosecute Elon Musk for his $1m lottery?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/will-biden-administration-prosecute-elon-musk-for-his-1m-lottery/): Experts doubt that Musk will be prosecuted — even though he might be violating election laws.
- [Gaza parents’ heartbreak as children’s clothes, shoes fall to pieces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/gaza-parents-heartbreak-as-childrens-clothes-shoes-fall-to-pieces/): Children are underdressed and exposed to the elements a year into Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [War and instability bring African governance progress to a halt: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/war-and-instability-bring-african-governance-progress-to-a-halt-report/): Democratic backsliding in Africa reflects global trend towards ‘strongman politics’ emboldening autocrats.
- [Why questions are being raised over the Greater Israel ideology?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/why-questions-are-being-raised-over-the-greater-israel-ideology/): We explore the rising influence of the ‘Greater Israel’ ideology amid military tensions in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Blinken Says Sinwar's Assassination ‘Key Chance’ To End Gaza War, Get Hostages Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/blinken-says-sinwars-assassination-key-chance-to-end-gaza-war-get-hostages-back/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his October 22 visit to Israel, indicated that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents a crucial opportunity to end the Gaza war. He stressed that this development could aid in bringing home hostages and ensuring Israel’s security. Israeli President Isaac Herzog supported Blinken’s view, noting that […]
- [‘We Support Dialogue And Diplomacy, Not War’: PM Modi At BRICS Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/we-support-dialogue-and-diplomacy-not-war-pm-modi-at-brics-event/): PM Modi said there was no room for double standards in case of serious issues
- [‘Let’s Join Forces To Counter Iran’ Israel Tells US, Tehran ‘Monitors’ Mideast American Army Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/lets-join-forces-to-counter-iran-israel-tells-us-tehran-monitors-mideast-american-army-bases/): On October 22, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Ali Jafari stated that Israel is unlikely to launch a significant attack against Iran, suggesting that any response from Israel may be limited and symbolic. His comments came amid reports of Israel planning retaliation for a missile strike from Iran on October 1. Jafari emphasised […]
- [Israel Ramps Up Pressure on Northern Gaza, 16 Killed as Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israel-ramps-up-pressure-on-northern-gaza-16-killed-as-tensions-escalate/): Israel stepped up its attacks on northern Gaza, killing 16 people on Saturday as a scheduled polio vaccination campaign by the WHO was postponed.
- ['Stronger, United': India Makes 'Multipolar World' Pitch With First Photo Of Expanded BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/stronger-united-india-makes-multipolar-world-pitch-with-first-photo-of-expanded-brics/): Calling it a “historic moment” towards an “inclusive and multipolar world”, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted the photo on social media as the leaders posed at the BRICS summit hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin
- [Putin Wants To “Strengthen” Ties With China To Boost “Global Security”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/putin-wants-to-strengthen-ties-with-china-to-boost-global-security/): At the BRICS summit in Kazan, President Vladimir Putin expressed his desire to strengthen ties with China to enhance global security. He noted that Russia and China are maintaining economic growth despite external challenges, highlighting their cooperation as a stabilizing factor in international affairs. Putin emphasized the need for closer coordination on multilateral platforms to […]
- [Sikh Woman Found Dead Inside Walk-in Oven In Canada Walmart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/sikh-woman-found-dead-inside-walk-in-oven-in-canada-walmart/): Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said they were called to a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm on Saturday
- [Israel Confirms Killing Of Safieddine, Boasts ‘Reached Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah, His Replacement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/israel-confirms-killing-of-safieddine-boasts-reached-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-his-replacement/): The Israeli army confirmed the killing of Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor of slain group chief Hassan Nasrallah. In an announcement on Oct 22, IDF said that it “eliminated” Safieddine in a strike in a southern Beirut suburb three weeks ago.The Israeli military said that Nasrallah’s apparent heir was killed along with the […]
- [India To Seek Extradition Of Terrorists In Canada: Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/india-to-seek-extradition-of-terrorists-in-canada-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): “The US, Canada, Australia and UK will be apprised on the terrorists operating from Canada,” sources said
- [Blinken Urges End To Middle East Conflict As Israel Bombs Lebanese Port City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/blinken-urges-end-to-middle-east-conflict-as-israel-bombs-lebanese-port-city/): Blinken calls for an end to the Gaza war, emphasising the need for a clear post-conflict plan and humanitarian aid for civilians
- [Sinaloa shootout: Mexico troops kill 19 suspected cartel members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/sinaloa-shootout-mexico-troops-kill-19-suspected-cartel-members/): Violence has surged in Sinaloa since the arrest in July of the cartel’s co-founder Ismael Zambada, now on trial in US.
- [Vinicius is going to win the Ballon d’Or, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/vinicius-is-going-to-win-the-ballon-dor-says-real-madrid-coach-ancelotti/): The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
- [Taxes and tractors in the US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/taxes-and-tractors-in-the-us-election/): We look at how the two main candidates in the US election plan to change the US economic landscape.
- [Ukraine’s army readies for high-stakes fight against Russia as winter nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/ukraines-army-readies-for-high-stakes-fight-against-russia-as-winter-nears/): Al Jazeera’s defence editor analyses the powers and vulnerabilities of Kyiv’s military as its support system slows down.
- [Video: Obama raps Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Harris rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/video-obama-raps-eminems-lose-yourself-at-harris-rally/): Former US President Barack Obama rapped lyrics from Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at a Harris rally.
- [Palestinians flee North Gaza amid Israeli bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/palestinians-flee-north-gaza-amid-israeli-bombardment/): Israel has carried out numerous deadly attacks since laying siege to the north of the enclave more than two weeks ago.
- [Who was Sukhdool Singh, Canadian Gangster, Whose Murder has been Blamed on India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/who-was-sukhdool-singh-canadian-gangster-whose-murder-has-been-blamed-on-india/): Sukhdool Singh Gill aka Sukha Duneke was shot dead last year in Winnipeg, Canada and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for his murder.
- [What Is 'Kalinka'? WWII-Era Russian Folk Song Played During BRICS Gala Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/what-is-kalinka-wwii-era-russian-folk-song-played-during-brics-gala-dinner/): BRICS leaders enjoyed a performance of “Kalinka” at a gala concert in Kazan, celebrating the song’s rich history and cultural significance
- [LeBron and Bronny James share court, make NBA history as Lakers beat Wolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/lebron-and-bronny-james-share-court-make-nba-history-as-lakers-beat-wolves/): LeBron James shared the court with his 20-year-old son Bronny and later called the moment ‘one of the greatest gifts’.
- [US election: 13 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/us-election-13-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both targeted Latino voters with their campaign activities on Tuesday.
- [Global warming worsening deadly flooding in Africa, warn scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/global-warming-worsening-deadly-flooding-in-africa-warn-scientists/): Africa is bearing the brunt of climate change despite producing tiny percentage of global emissions.
- [Images capture exact moment Israeli missile hit building in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/23/images-capture-exact-moment-israeli-missile-hit-building-in-beirut/): Photographs taken second by second show projectile frozen in mid-flight before obliterating the structure.
- [Putin Claims NATO Servicemen Directly Involved In Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/putin-claims-nato-servicemen-directly-involved-in-ukraine-war/): Russian President Putin said on Oct. 24 that NATO servicemen are directly involved in the Ukraine war. Putin claimed Russia did not escalate the Ukraine war, pointing to Western arms supplies to Kyiv.
- [Iran Avoiding War But Vows To Destroy “US’ Rabid Dog” Israel As Khamenei Urges Plans For Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/iran-avoiding-war-but-vows-to-destroy-us-rabid-dog-israel-as-khamenei-urges-plans-for-response/): Iran is readying for a war with Israel while at the same seeking to avoid one, The New York Times reported. This comes as Tehran waits for Tel Aviv’s response to its October 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.“Iran has ordered the armed forces to be prepared for war but also to try to avoid […]
- [South Korea condemns Russia’s move to seal defence pact with North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/south-korea-condemns-russias-move-to-seal-defence-pact-with-north-korea/): Seoul ‘strongly urges’ immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 973](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-973/): As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments.
- [Three journalists killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/three-journalists-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-southern-lebanon/): The Israeli military did not issue a warning prior to the attack, which is believed to have targeted the journalists.
- [US election: 11 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-election-11-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Trump hits Arizona and Nevada, while Harris concentrates on Georgia, where she is joined by Bruce Springsteen.
- [17 Israeli Strikes Rock Beirut's Southern Suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/17-israeli-strikes-rock-beiruts-southern-suburbs/): Israel conducted at least 17 raids overnight that levelled six buildings, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency, sending a huge ball of fire enveloped in a tower of smoke soaring into the night sky.
- [Putin Indicates Russia's Willingness To End Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/putin-indicates-russias-willingness-to-end-ukraine-conflict/): Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow is open to exploring options to end the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of solutions that reflect the “reality on the ground.” During a media briefing following the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Putin stated, “We are prepared to consider any options for peace agreements based on realities […]
- [How Do Indians View Diplomatic Standoff With Canada? News18 Survey Finds Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/how-do-indians-view-diplomatic-standoff-with-canada-news18-survey-finds-out/): News18 Network Pulse: India’s Verdict on Canada: How Indians view the standoff, role of Justin Trudeau and Modi government’s handling of situation
- [Microsoft CEO Nadella's 2024 Pay Rose 63% To $79 Million On Stock Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/microsoft-ceo-nadellas-2024-pay-rose-63-to-79-million-on-stock-awards/): Stock awards for Nadella, who earned $48.5 million in 2023, climbed to about $71 million from $39 million a year earlier
- [Ex-Member Of Pro-Kurdish Party Identified As Female Ankara Attacker | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/ex-member-of-pro-kurdish-party-identified-as-female-ankara-attacker-video/): Turkish media identifies Mine Sevjin Alcicek as the Ankara attacker. Meanwhile, Turkish drone strikes in Syria escalate
- [German Chancellor Scholz Arrives In India, Will Hold Talks With PM Modi To Bolster Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/german-chancellor-scholz-arrives-in-india-will-hold-talks-with-pm-modi-to-bolster-ties/): Shortly after his arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) greeted Scholz in German and shared pictures on X
- ['Trump Is Running To Be A Tyrant': US Rock Legend Springsteen At Star-Studded Kamala Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/trump-is-running-to-be-a-tyrant-us-rock-legend-springsteen-at-star-studded-kamala-rally/): Kamala Harris rallies in Georgia with Obama and Springsteen, emphasizing middle-class priorities and urging voters ahead of a close election against Trump
- ['Images Are A Serious Thing': Putin Does Not Deny Reports About North Korea Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/images-are-a-serious-thing-putin-does-not-deny-reports-about-north-korea-troops/): The United States said on Wednesday that it had seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine
- [Mel Gibson Rips Into Kamala Harris, Says US Vice President Has 'IQ Of A Fence Post'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/mel-gibson-rips-into-kamala-harris-says-us-vice-president-has-iq-of-a-fence-post/): Mel Gibson criticises Kamala Harris, calling her intelligence “appalling,” while Bruce Springsteen supports her, labeling Trump an “American tyrant” in a rally
- [Prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers who murdered parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/prosecutor-seeks-new-sentence-for-menendez-brothers-who-murdered-parents/): Authorities recommend brothers’ life sentence be revoked after new evidence of sexual assault emerges.
- [Bullying and harassments claims surge in UK’s financial sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/bullying-and-harassments-claims-surge-in-uks-financial-sector/): Reports of non-financial misconduct rose 72 percent between 2021 and 2023, according to survey by financial regulator.
- [Donald Trump Takes Narrow Lead Over Kamala Harris In Key Polls Ahead Of Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/donald-trump-takes-narrow-lead-over-kamala-harris-in-key-polls-ahead-of-elections/): Trump leads 48 per cent to 47 per cent, within four per cent margin of error for that portion of the poll
- [Israel And Hamas Signal Openness To Talks On Gaza War After Sinwar's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israel-and-hamas-signal-openness-to-talks-on-gaza-war-after-sinwars-killing/): Israel and Hamas discuss ceasefire talks, with the U.S. and Qatar facilitating negotiations amid escalating violence and humanitarian concerns in Gaza
- [US fast-food chains pull onions after McDonald’s E coli outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-fast-food-chains-pull-onions-after-mcdonalds-e-coli-outbreak/): At least 49 people have fallen ill in 10 US states due to contaminated food, according to health authorities.
- [Biden to apologise for Indigenous boarding school policy in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/biden-to-apologise-for-indigenous-boarding-school-policy-in-us/): Other countries including Canada and Australia have said sorry for previous policies of forced assimilation.
- [Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/hurricane-helene-damage-estimated-at-53bn-as-us-relief-bill-passes/): North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that’s still way short of likely cost.
- [Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/why-is-israel-targeting-al-jazeera-correspondents-in-gaza/): Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of being members of Palestinian armed groups.
- [Trump vows to oust special counsel, as he, Harris race through swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/trump-vows-to-oust-special-counsel-as-he-harris-race-through-swing-states/): Trump will rally Thursday evening in Arizona and Nevada; Harris to appear with Obama, Springsteen in Georgia.
- [At BRICS summit, Putin welcomes Trump’s comments on ending Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/at-brics-summit-putin-welcomes-trumps-comments-on-ending-ukraine-war/): Russian president welcomes US Republican presidential candidate’s comments to end fighting in Ukraine as ‘sincere’.
- [Al Jazeera locates young girl in Gaza seen carrying injured sister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/al-jazeera-locates-young-girl-in-gaza-seen-carrying-injured-sister/): Qamar and Sumaya Subuh were selling biscuits to earn an income for their family in Gaza when Sumaya was hit by a car.
- [Democrats Brace For Crack In Their Blue Wall, North Carolina Slips From Kamala Harris' Grasp?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/democrats-brace-for-crack-in-their-blue-wall-north-carolina-slips-from-kamala-harris-grasp/): The “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania have paved the way for the last two Democratic presidents to enter the White House. However, with just 14 days until the November 5 election, there are concerns within Kamala Harris’ campaign about whether the vice president can claim all three states. Recent discussions have centred […]
- [Canada to Reduce Immigration Targets as Trudeau Acknowledges His Policy Failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/canada-to-reduce-immigration-targets-as-trudeau-acknowledges-his-policy-failed/): Trudeau’s Liberal government was criticized for its plan to allow 500,000 new permanent residents into the country in each of the next two years. On Thursday, he said next year’s target will now be 395,000 new permanent residents and that the figure will drop to 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.
- [Putin Warns Of Middle East Conflagration And Debates Ukraine At BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/putin-warns-of-middle-east-conflagration-and-debates-ukraine-at-brics/): The BRICS summit, attended by more than 20 leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan, has shown the depth of Russia’s relations beyond the Western world.
- [Democrats Target "Fascist" Donald Trump After Former Aide Claims He Said Hitler Did "Good Things"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/democrats-target-fascist-donald-trump-after-former-aide-claims-he-said-hitler-did-good-things/): As the election in the United States enters its final stretch, the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris is amplifying scathing comments by a former top White House official, who served under Donald Trump, suggesting that the Republican candidate is a “fascist”.In remarks published in the New York Times late on Tuesday, Trump’s longest-serving White […]
- [Israelism: The awakening of young American Jews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israelism-the-awakening-of-young-american-jews/): When two young American Jews see how Israel treats Palestinians, it changes their lives, exposes a generational divide.
- [Canada to reduce new immigration by 21 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/canada-to-reduce-new-immigration-by-21-percent/): The immigration controls will limit the country to 1.1 million newcomers over the next three years.
- [Mozambique ruling party declared winner of election amid fraud claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/mozambique-ruling-party-declared-winner-of-election-amid-fraud-claims/): Frelimo party’s presidential candidate Daniel Chapo secures more than 70 percent of votes, election commission says.
- [Israel’s claim vs Victim’s relative’s account on Gaza hospital tent attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israels-claim-vs-victims-relatives-account-on-gaza-hospital-tent-attack/): Israel’s claim contradicting reality.
- [World ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction, UN’s Guterres warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/world-paying-terrible-price-for-climate-inaction-uns-guterres-warns/): Current policies to result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius (5.4F), report finds ahead of COP29 summit.
- [Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Wife Released On Bail In Toshkhana Corruption Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-wife-released-on-bail-in-toshkhana-corruption-case/): The release of Bushra Bibi came six months after an appeals court suspended a 14-year sentence the couple received after being found guilty of retaining and selling state gifts in violation of government rules
- [Chikungunya surge in Pakistan: What we know about the mosquito-borne virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/chikungunya-surge-in-pakistan-what-we-know-about-the-mosquito-borne-virus/): The virus causes severe joint pain, and cases have been steadily rising in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi since May.
- [US unveils new strategy to lead global AI race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/us-unveils-new-strategy-to-lead-global-ai-race/): White House memo says US should stay at the forefront of AI development while safeguarding rights and privacy. 
- [Fact check: Kamala Harris’s CNN town hall in Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/fact-check-kamala-harriss-cnn-town-hall-in-pennsylvania/): From abortion to immigration and tax rates, we fact check the Democratic candidate’s answers to voters’ questions.
- [Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza’s Nuseirat kills 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israeli-strike-on-school-turned-shelter-in-gazas-nuseirat-kills-17/): Al-Awda Hospital says 13 children and three women among those killed in Israeli air attack.
- [Al-Shifa Hospital vs Sahel General Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/al-shifa-hospital-vs-sahel-general-hospital/): We compare Israel’s justifications for attacking al-Shifa and Sahel General Hospital.
- [Israeli tank fires on northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israeli-tank-fires-on-northern-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital/): Video from the northern Gaza Strip shows an Israeli tank firing shells at the Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- [PM Modi's Recent Visit To The Brics Summit Marked A Significant Moment In International Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/pm-modis-recent-visit-to-the-brics-summit-marked-a-significant-moment-in-international-diplomacy/): PM Modi’s Recent Visit To The Brics Summit Marked A Significant Moment In International Diplomacy PM Modi’s recent visit to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, marked a significant moment in international diplomacyOne of the most noteworthy outcomes was his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping shares the significance of
- [Will Pakistan’s Imran Khan get out of jail after his wife’s release?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/will-pakistans-imran-khan-get-out-of-jail-after-his-wifes-release/): Leaders of Khans party are optimistic that their boss could also soon be set free, but analysts are less confident.
- [Four arrested in Spain over hate campaign against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/four-arrested-in-spain-over-hate-campaign-against-real-madrids-vinicius-jr/): Police said four people were detained in connection to an online campaign allegedly inciting hatred towards Vinicius Jr.
- [Ilan Pappé on being censored for pro-Palestine stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/ilan-pappe-on-being-censored-for-pro-palestine-stance/): “We are not intimidated by them and that’s why they are using everything in their ammunition to silence us.”
- [Qatar, US say Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/qatar-us-say-gaza-ceasefire-talks-to-resume-in-doha/): US Secretary of State Blinken says negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza war would reconvene ‘in the coming days’.
- [Can foreign policy tip the US presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/can-foreign-policy-tip-the-us-presidential-election/): Historically, domestic issues have played a greater role in US elections. But this year, foreign policy might be key.
- [Turkey Strikes Iraq, Syria As Erdogan Vows To Eliminate Kurdish Militants After Defence Firm Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/turkey-strikes-iraq-syria-as-erdogan-vows-to-eliminate-kurdish-militants-after-defence-firm-attack/): Turkey launched a series of airstrikes targeting 47 “terror sites” in Iraq and Syria after a deadly attack on a defence firm near Ankara. The strikes, which hit Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) locations, followed the explosion that killed five and injured 22 others. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack as “treacherous” and reinforced […]
- [We need leaders who see past their own interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/we-need-leaders-who-see-past-their-own-interests/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is President Natasa Pirc Musar.
- [Tragic scenes at hospital in midst of Israel’s north Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/tragic-scenes-at-hospital-in-midst-of-israels-north-gaza-siege/): The situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza has only worsened since Israel’s siege there.
- [North Koreans In Ukraine “Legitimate Targets” | Russia To Use “Dangerous Weapon” If NATO Joins War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/north-koreans-in-ukraine-legitimate-targets-russia-to-use-dangerous-weapon-if-nato-joins-war/): White House spokesman John Kirby announced that North Korean soldiers joining Russia in the Ukraine conflict will be considered “legitimate military targets” for Ukraine. He reported that at least 3,000 North Korean troops have recently entered eastern Russia for training, with concerns they may engage in combat. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin emphasized the […]
- [Venezuelan opposition leaders Machado, Gonzalez win EU’s top rights prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/venezuelan-opposition-leaders-machado-gonzalez-win-eus-top-rights-prize/): Pair honoured three months after election they say was rigged in favour of President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Tenured professor in the US dismissed over social media post on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/tenured-professor-in-the-us-dismissed-over-social-media-post-on-gaza/): “There’s always been this Palestine exception to free speech in the United States.”
- [All to know ahead of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/all-to-know-ahead-of-the-yankees-dodgers-world-series/): Key storylines to follow during Major League Baseball’s World Series showdown between New York and Los Angeles teams.
- [Is the Western model of governance collapsing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/is-the-western-model-of-governance-collapsing-2/): In this episode, our guest is veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of The Middle East Eye, David Hearst
- [Northern Gaza is what you imagine hell to be, and probably worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/northern-gaza-is-what-you-imagine-hell-to-be-and-probably-worse/): We are being strangled and the only thing that can stop our suffering is an end to Israel’s siege.
- [Is the Western model of governance collapsing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/is-the-western-model-of-governance-collapsing/): In this episode, our guest is veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of The Middle East Eye, David Hearst.
- [Gaza before a year of war VS Gaza after a year of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/gaza-before-a-year-of-war-vs-gaza-after-a-year-of-war/): We compare and contrast Gaza before a year of war vs Gaza after a year of war
- [Trump vs Harris: Ending the Russian-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/trump-vs-harris-ending-the-russian-ukraine-war/): How will Harris and Trump handle the Russia-Ukraine war if elected?
- [Israel’s “limited operations”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israels-limited-operations/): We compare and contrast Israel’s use of the word “limited” in its operations in Rafah and southern Lebanon.
- [Silicon Valley’s US election divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/silicon-valleys-us-election-divide/): How are tech giants taking sides in the 2024 US election?
- ['Declaring Me Person Of Interest Came As A Shock': Indian Envoy Targeted By Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/declaring-me-person-of-interest-came-as-a-shock-indian-envoy-targeted-by-trudeau/): The Indian High Commissioner to Canada who was targeted by Justin Trudeau said that declaring him a ‘person of interest’ by Canada came as a shock
- [Inside the battle to contain diseases in rainforests and cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/inside-the-battle-to-contain-diseases-in-rainforests-and-cities/): Can we prevent zoonotic diseases from spreading to humans and protect our cities from major future outbreaks?
- [France pledges $108m aid to Lebanon as PM Mikati seeks to expand army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/france-pledges-108m-aid-to-lebanon-as-pm-mikati-seeks-to-expand-army/): Israeli attack killed Lebanese soldiers as conference opened in Paris to rally support for cash-strapped country.
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: How Does Each State Manage Its Voting? Changes In Law Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/us-presidential-elections-2024-how-does-each-state-manage-its-voting-changes-in-law-explained/): US Election 2024: In California and Washington, all candidates compete on the same ballot and the top two vote-getters move on to the general election regardless of the party
- [Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, released from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/pakistan-ex-pm-imran-khans-wife-bushra-bibi-released-from-prison/): The couple was sentenced in January to 14 years in prison on what they claim are trumped-up corruption charges.
- [‘Where will I go?’: Hindu man dead, Muslims in India’s Bahraich face attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/where-will-i-go-hindu-man-dead-muslims-in-indias-bahraich-face-attack/): Ram Gopal Mishra was seen climbing a Muslim house and hoisting saffron flag on it moments before he was shot dead.
- [How US and UK military airlifts have supported Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/how-us-and-uk-military-airlifts-have-supported-israels-war-on-gaza/): Al Jazeera investigation revealed that the United States and United Kingdom have provided military support to Israel.
- [Jaishankar Interacts With Students In Kazan On Decision To Open New Indian Consulate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/jaishankar-interacts-with-students-in-kazan-on-decision-to-open-new-indian-consulate/): On Tuesday, Putin held bilateral talks with Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit
- ['Widespread Anxiety…': Jaishankar Flags Middle East Escalation At BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/widespread-anxiety-jaishankar-flags-middle-east-escalation-at-brics-summit/): External Affairs Minister raised the Middle East tensions issue at the BRICS Outreach Session in Kazan.
- [Setting A 'President': Siddaramaiah To Invite Obama For Congress’s Belagavi Centenary Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/setting-a-president-siddaramaiah-to-invite-obama-for-congresss-belagavi-centenary-event/): Karnataka minister HK Patil said the special invitation is expected to be sent soon and the state government is hopeful that the former US President, who admires Mahatma Gandhi, will accept it
- [Iran Vows “Crushing Response” To Attack On Nuclear Sites | US Mocks “Victim Of Aggression” | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/iran-vows-crushing-response-to-attack-on-nuclear-sites-us-mocks-victim-of-aggression-israel/): Israel is reportedly on the brink of launching an attack on Iran, according to an Israeli public broadcaster, despite US efforts to de-escalate tensions. The broadcaster, as cited by Anadolu Agency, reported that Israel is preparing for a potential strike in response to Iran’s recent rocket attack on Israel. The report suggests that while the […]
- [Video: Inside Russia’s major BRICS summit with global leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/video-inside-russias-major-brics-summit-with-global-leaders/): Russia is hosting a major summit of the BRICS countries and other nations that want to engage with the bloc.
- [Israeli military killed 165 children in occupied West Bank in past year: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israeli-military-killed-165-children-in-occupied-west-bank-in-past-year-un/): OHCHR reports death toll after Israeli military’s shooting of 11-year-old Abdullah Jamal Hawash in Nablus.
- [ICMD: A new tool to end impunity for those who violate the rules of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/icmd-a-new-tool-to-end-impunity-for-those-who-violate-the-rules-of-war/): A new initiative by RWI promises to revolutionise the way compliance with the rules of war is monitored globally.
- [Canada MPs Set October 28 Deadline For Trudeau To Step Down As Khalistan Row With India Boils Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/canada-mps-set-october-28-deadline-for-trudeau-to-step-down-as-khalistan-row-with-india-boils-over/): For weeks, anti-Trudeau MPs have been meeting in secret to convince members to band together and push him out of the top job to save the party from electoral ruin
- [Hezbollah Attacks Israel Arms Factory, Fires “New Drones” As Iran Vows Support Until “Final Victory”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/hezbollah-attacks-israel-arms-factory-fires-new-drones-as-iran-vows-support-until-final-victory/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of planning a major attack on Israeli territory, revealing details of a tunnel-based operation. In an interview with French outlets, Netanyahu said the plot involved jeeps, motorbikes, rockets and missiles and, if successful, could have been more devastating than the October 7 Hamas assault. He also pointed […]
- [NVIDIA AI | NVIDIA AI Summit 2024 News | Fireside Chat With Jensen Huang & Mukesh Ambani | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/nvidia-ai-nvidia-ai-summit-2024-news-fireside-chat-with-jensen-huang-mukesh-ambani-n18g/): NVIDIA AI | NVIDIA AI Summit 2024 News | Fireside Chat With Jensen Huang & Mukesh Ambani | N18G
- [Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus, military site near Homs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israel-strikes-syrian-capital-damascus-military-site-near-homs/): Air raids target the central Damascus neighbourhood of Kafr Sousa and a military facility in the west of the country.
- [US election: 12 days left – Who is ahead, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/us-election-12-days-left-who-is-ahead-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): With less than two weeks until voting day, Trump and Harris sharpen their attacks and pitches in key swing states.
- [North Korean troops in Ukraine ‘fair game’, US warns Russia as war rages on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/north-korean-troops-in-ukraine-fair-game-us-warns-russia-as-war-rages-on/): Reports intensify that up to 12,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia in preparation to fight alongside Moscow.
- [Israel bombs Lebanon’s ancient city of Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israel-bombs-lebanons-ancient-city-of-tyre/): Tyre is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to important archaeological sites.
- [Britain's King Charles Sips Narcotic Kava Drink, Becomes Samoan 'High Chief'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/britains-king-charles-sips-narcotic-kava-drink-becomes-samoan-high-chief/): Many Samoans are excited to host the king — his first-ever visit to the Pacific Island nation that was once a British colony
- [Russian Lawmakers Vote Unanimously To Ratify North Korea Defene Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/russian-lawmakers-vote-unanimously-to-ratify-north-korea-defene-treaty/): The Kremlin has declined to comment on these reports, saying that its treaty with North Korea has “clear” meaning and the wording “does not need to be clarified”
- [Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency loses half its value: Why and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/zimbabwes-gold-backed-currency-loses-half-its-value-why-and-whats-next/): Six months in, the gold-backed ZiG touted as a solution to the currency crisis is struggling to win confidence.
- [Deadly attack on aerospace firm in Turkey’s capital Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/deadly-attack-on-aerospace-firm-in-turkeys-capital-ankara/): At least four have been killed in an attack on the headquarters of a Turkish aerospace and defense company in Ankara.
- [Tesla reports better than expected profit, sending shares higher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/tesla-reports-better-than-expected-profit-sending-shares-higher/): Texas-based company reports $2.2bn profit for July to September, after back-to-back disappointing quarters.
- [Can BRICS reshape the financial world order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/can-brics-reshape-the-financial-world-order/): BRICS’s first summit since its expansion in 2023 discussed proposals to reduce reliance on US dollar and SWIFT system.
- [Harris calls Trump ‘unhinged’ after reported comments about Hitler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/harris-calls-trump-unhinged-after-reported-comments-about-hitler/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called Donald Trump ‘increasingly unhinged and unstable’.
- [Israeli air attack causes huge explosions in southern Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/israeli-air-attack-causes-huge-explosions-in-southern-beirut/): Huge explosions hit the Lebanese capital Beirut as Israeli forces carried out air raids, said to be targeting Hezbollah
- [Turkey strikes Iraq, Syria after attack on defence company near Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/turkey-strikes-iraq-syria-after-attack-on-defence-company-near-ankara/): Turkey says it hit targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which it blames for the attack on TUSAS.
- [Thousands evacuated as India’s eastern coast braces for Cyclone Dana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/thousands-evacuated-as-indias-eastern-coast-braces-for-cyclone-dana/): Flights to and from the capitals of Odisha and West Bengal will be suspended from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
- [Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Leadership in Jeopardy | Trudeau Faces Ultimatum Opposition Step Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/canadian-pm-justin-trudeaus-leadership-in-jeopardy-trudeau-faces-ultimatum-opposition-step-down/): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Leadership in Jeopardy | Trudeau Faces Ultimatum Opposition Step Down The majority of MPs want him out, citing poor performance. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership is under fire as Liberal MPs issue a deadline for him to decide whether to stay on as leader or step down. A majority of […]
- [Watch: Kamala Harris Fact-Checked On Fracking During Pennsylvania Town Hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/watch-kamala-harris-fact-checked-on-fracking-during-pennsylvania-town-hall/): Kamala Harris said, “No, Anderson, I pledged that I would not ban fracking,” when she was campaigning as the vice presidential nominee in 2020
- [Boeing workers vote to reject wage deal, extend strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/boeing-workers-vote-to-reject-wage-deal-extend-strike/): Nearly two-thirds of workers reject offer that includes a 35 percent pay rise.
- [2024 MLS Cup: Playoffs, schedule, brackets, Messi, teams, players, final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/2024-mls-cup-playoffs-schedule-brackets-messi-teams-players-final/): What’s the difference between the Supporters’ Shield and the MLS Cup? Which teams have qualified? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Harris teases court reform but offers few details in Pennsylvania town hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/harris-teases-court-reform-but-offers-few-details-in-pennsylvania-town-hall/): Democratic lawmakers have been slow to embrace calls for reform amid flagging public trust in highest judicial body.
- [Want to know who will win the US election? Take a look at the stock market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/want-to-know-who-will-win-the-us-election-take-a-look-at-the-stock-market/): The S&P 500 has a strong track record of predicting the winner of US elections, but old rulebooks may no longer apply.
- ['Maybe She Didn't…': Bangladesh President's Remark On Sheikh Hasina's Resignation Reignites Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/24/maybe-she-didnt-bangladesh-presidents-remark-on-sheikh-hasinas-resignation-reignites-debate/): Sheikh Hasina had fled to India on August 5 this year following massive student-led protests.
- [The scramble for the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/the-scramble-for-the-white-house/): With Harris and Trump neck and neck, they are throwing everything they can at voters.
- [Georgia votes in high-stakes election affecting EU membership ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/georgia-votes-in-high-stakes-election-affecting-eu-membership-ambitions/): An alliance of pro-Western opposition parties is challenging the ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream.
- [Israel On Alert After Iran ‘Missile Hub’ Attack, Tehran Downplays Strike, Claims ‘Limited Damage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-on-alert-after-iran-missile-hub-attack-tehran-downplays-strike-claims-limited-damage/): On October 26, the Israeli military announced the completion of overnight airstrikes on Iranian military sites in response to missile attacks from Iran on October 1. Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft participated in the strikes, which targeted missile manufacturing facilities and air defense systems. IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari confirmed the strikes achieved […]
- [Putin Takes Implicit Dig At West, Says Ukraine Being Used To Create Strategic Threats Against Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/putin-takes-implicit-dig-at-west-says-ukraine-being-used-to-create-strategic-threats-against-moscow/): In a powerful address at the extended Outreach/BRICS Plus format session in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin vehemently criticised the West’s strategy regarding Ukraine, branding it an “illusion” that is destined to fail. He asserted that Western nations are using Ukraine as a pawn to threaten Russia’s security while underestimating the unity and resilience of […]
- [US election: 10 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/us-election-10-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Harris to campaign with Michelle Obama in Michigan while Trump will have stops in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
- [Pakistan thrash England to win Test series after Noman, Sajid heroics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/pakistan-thrash-england-to-win-test-series-after-noman-sajid-heroics/): Pakistan beat England by nine wickets inside three days in the third Test to seal a 2-1 series win in Rawalpindi.
- [The legacy of Ziad Abu Helaiel – peacefully resisting Israel in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/the-legacy-of-ziad-abu-helaiel-peacefully-resisting-israel-in-west-bank/): Known for unarmed protest and settling disputes in his West Bank community, Abu Helaiel’s killing has left a ‘void’.
- [‘Controlled By Far-Left Activists’: Elon Musk Urges People To Stop Donating To Wikipedia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/controlled-by-far-left-activists-elon-musk-urges-people-to-stop-donating-to-wikipedia/): Earlier this year, the Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to Wikipedia taking strong objection to its failure to disclose information about those made edits on the entry page of news agency Asian News International
- [Iranian Army Says 2 Of Its Soldiers Killed While ‘Confronting' Missiles Launched By Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/iranian-army-says-2-of-its-soldiers-killed-while-confronting-missiles-launched-by-israel/): The Israeli military said on Saturday that conducted “precise strikes” on Iran in response to “months of continuous attacks from the regime”
- [Watch | Air Defence System Fires In Tehran’s Night Sky | Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/watch-air-defence-system-fires-in-tehrans-night-sky-israel-iran-conflict/): Iran appears to have downplayed the Israeli strike, an Iranian politics expert said, calling it a strategic move to save face and keep US constraint on Israel.Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense for Democracies, noted Iranian official media had been playing down the extent of the Saturday strike, staying away from […]
- [Once upon a time in Dahiyeh: Israel’s destruction of Lebanon’s communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/once-upon-a-time-in-dahiyeh-israels-destruction-of-lebanons-communities/): Israeli attacks on Dahiyeh this time clearly aim to tear apart the communities living there, residents and experts say.
- [Iran says Israeli strikes on military bases caused ‘limited damage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/iran-says-israeli-strikes-on-military-bases-caused-limited-damage/): Israeli army says its response to ‘months of attacks’ by Iran was complete and warns Tehran against retaliation.
- [Condemnation, calls for restraint: World reacts to Israeli strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/condemnation-calls-for-restraint-world-reacts-to-israeli-strikes-on-iran/): Israeli military says retaliatory attack ‘completed’, as Iran says strikes led to ‘limited damage’.
- ['Break Cycle Of Violence': US Urges Iran To 'Cease Attacks' After Israeli Strikes In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/break-cycle-of-violence-us-urges-iran-to-cease-attacks-after-israeli-strikes-in-tehran/): The Israeli military conducted air strikes against Iran on Saturday, hitting military bases and missile sites.
- [Scholz’s India Visit Marks Strengthened Indo-German Ties, Focus On Skilled Migration And Strategic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/scholzs-india-visit-marks-strengthened-indo-german-ties-focus-on-skilled-migration-and-strategic-partnership/): German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in India with a high-profile delegation of eight ministers, marking a new chapter in Indo-German relations.
- [Harris and Beyonce rally on abortion rights in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/harris-and-beyonce-rally-on-abortion-rights-in-texas/): Harris tells huge crowd that American women now have fewer reproductive rights than their mothers and grandmothers.
- [A nation torn between Russia, the West: Your simple guide to Georgia’s vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/a-nation-torn-between-russia-the-west-your-simple-guide-to-georgias-vote/): Experts say that Saturday’s elections will define where the Caucasus nation’s geopolitical future lies.
- [China Says Disengagement of Troops Going On 'Smoothly' In Eastern Ladakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/china-says-disengagement-of-troops-going-on-smoothly-in-eastern-ladakh/): China has said that the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh by the Chinese and Indian armies is going on ”smoothly.”
- [Israel Attacks Iran : IDF Confirms Strike On Iran Successful | Israel Iran War | Israel War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-attacks-iran-idf-confirms-strike-on-iran-successful-israel-iran-war-israel-war-news18/): Israel Attacks Iran : IDF Confirms Strike On Iran Successful | Israel Iran War | Israel War | News18
- [‘Does a Dalit’s life have no value?’: The murder of a teenage girl in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/does-a-dalits-life-have-no-value-the-murder-of-a-teenage-girl-in-india/): The 14-year-old’s family members say she was raped and murdered. As they seek justice, tensions erupt in their village.
- [Israel Deploys 100 Jets But Avoids Strikes On Iran’s Nuke, Oil Facilities | Behind The Scenes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-deploys-100-jets-but-avoids-strikes-on-irans-nuke-oil-facilities-behind-the-scenes/): Iran said the Israeli strikes targeted military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces, causing ‘limited damage’
- [Israel Says Attacks On Iran Complete, Military Targets Including Missile Plants Hit Across Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-says-attacks-on-iran-complete-military-targets-including-missile-plants-hit-across-tehran/): Israeli military said it has completed its strikes on Iran, which included missile plants and other sites. The attacks on Iran ended at about 5am local time (02:30 GMT), after hitting roughly 20 sites over the course of several hours, two Israeli officials have told The New York Times on condition of anonymity.Watch for more […]
- [‘A Mother Who Cares About World My Kids Live In’: Beyonce Endorses Kamala at Houston Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/a-mother-who-cares-about-world-my-kids-live-in-beyonce-endorses-kamala-at-houston-rally/): Houston is Beyonce’s hometown, and Harris’ presidential campaign has taken on Beyonce’s 2016 track “Freedom” as its anthem.
- [Israel says strikes on Iran are a part of its ‘duty to respond’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-says-strikes-on-iran-are-a-part-of-its-duty-to-respond/): Israel will do “whatever necessary” to defend itself, Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said.
- [Israel Vs Iran War | Israel Uses More Than 100 Planes To Attack Iran | Israel War News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-vs-iran-war-israel-uses-more-than-100-planes-to-attack-iran-israel-war-news-news18/): Israel uses more than 100 planes, including F-35 fighter jet, in attack on Iran
- [Israel War | Middle East Conflict Escalates, Iraq Announces Suspension Of Flights At All Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-war-middle-east-conflict-escalates-iraq-announces-suspension-of-flights-at-all-airports/): Middle East Conflict escalates, Iraq announces suspension of flights at all airports
- ['All Options Are On Launchers': Iran Hints At Retaliation After Israeli Missile Strikes In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/all-options-are-on-launchers-iran-hints-at-retaliation-after-israeli-missile-strikes-in-tehran/): After Israeli forces launched a series of “precise and targeted” airstrikes on military targets in Tehran, the Iranian military hinted at a possible retaliation.
- [Video shows Iranian air defence systems activate during Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/video-shows-iranian-air-defence-systems-activate-during-israeli-attack/): Footage shows Iranian air defence systems active in the skies over the capital Tehran during an Israeli attack.
- [Israel Conducts ‘Precise Strikes’ On Iran, Waves of Multiple Explosions Heard In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-conducts-precise-strikes-on-iran-waves-of-multiple-explosions-heard-in-tehran/): Iranian media reported at least two waves of multiple explosions over more than two hours in the capital and at nearby military bases
- [Video: Several Missiles Intercepted In Tehran As Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/video-several-missiles-intercepted-in-tehran-as-israel-strikes-iranian-military-targets/): The Iranian military said its air defense system intercepted the Israeli missiles over Tehran Province.
- [Chinese hackers target Trump, Vance and Harris campaign phones: US media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/chinese-hackers-target-trump-vance-and-harris-campaign-phones-us-media/): FBI is investigating alleged access to cellphone networks by people associated with Beijing.
- [Venezuelan opposition activist found dead after detention: Political party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/venezuelan-opposition-activist-found-dead-after-detention-political-party/): The Voluntad Popular party blames the Maduro government for death of co-founder Edwin Santos.
- [US presidential candidates join global shift rightward on immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-candidates-join-global-shift-rightward-on-immigration/): Experts say the far right’s influence has filtered into the mainstream, transforming elections in the US and abroad.
- [Can Europe change the course of Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/can-europe-change-the-course-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): A Dutch advisory body says European countries should do more to prevent a larger conflict.
- [13 ex-Trump officials back Kelly’s stand against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/13-ex-trump-officials-back-kellys-stand-against-trump/): The former Trump aides are ‘not surprised’ by Kelly’s claims Trump complimented Hitler and scorned the US constitution.
- [Biden apologises for ‘sin’ of Indigenous boarding school abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/biden-apologises-for-sin-of-indigenous-boarding-school-abuses/): Forced assimilation policy is a ‘sin on our soul’, said Biden in first-ever visit to Native American country.
- [Putin Says Russia Is Ready For Reasonable Compromises In Ukrainian Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/putin-says-russia-is-ready-for-reasonable-compromises-in-ukrainian-crisis/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on Friday (October 25) that Russia was ready for “reasonable compromises” with Ukraine.Speaking to Rossiya-1 TV channel, Putin said that Ukraine had already twice rejected Russian ceasefire initiatives relayed via Turkey but that Russian forces were advancing along the front. He described the behaviour of Ukrainian side […]
- [IDF Strikes Kill Dozens In Gaza, Israel Slams Deadly Hezbollah Rocket Attack On 'Muslim Town'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/idf-strikes-kill-dozens-in-gaza-israel-slams-deadly-hezbollah-rocket-attack-on-muslim-town/): Israeli forces reportedly laid siege to Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, detaining hundreds of staff patients and displaced people as they targeted suspected militant sites. Palestinian officials claimed dozens of civilians including children were killed in Israeli strikes. The IDF cited “intelligence information” on terrorist activities in the area and said it previously facilitated patient and […]
- [Lebanon added to money laundering ‘grey list’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/lebanon-added-to-money-laundering-grey-list/): Global watchdog adds Lebanon to its list of nations subject to increased monitoring of financial transactions.
- [Brazil seals $30bn compensation deal with BHP, Vale over 2015 dam collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/brazil-seals-30bn-compensation-deal-with-bhp-vale-over-2015-dam-collapse/): The dam collapse unleashed wave of tailings in disaster that killed 19 people, left hundreds homeless, flooded forests.
- [China Reports ‘Smooth Progress’ In Border Pact With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/china-reports-smooth-progress-in-border-pact-with-india/): India and China have started pulling back troops from their final two face-to-face positions on the disputed Himalayan frontier, China’s Foreign Ministry said on, heralding an end to a four-year military stand-off.The nuclear-armed neighbours struck a deal this week on patrolling the frontier, which paved the way for their leaders’ first formal talks in five […]
- [Israeli strike kills 14 children in deadly day for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israeli-strike-kills-14-children-in-deadly-day-for-gaza/): An Israeli strike on Gaza’s Khan Younis killed 14 children, 13 of them from the same family.
- [Israel must stop ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza, Jordan minister tells Blinken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israel-must-stop-ethnic-cleansing-in-gaza-jordan-minister-tells-blinken/): Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says regional war is getting worse because the Israeli gov’t ‘not listening’.
- [“My life will never be the same”: Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/my-life-will-never-be-the-same-ta-nehisi-coates-on-israel-and-palestine/): Ta-Nehisi Coates talks with Marc Lamont Hill about the ties between Palestinian oppression and systemic racism.
- [How impunity fuels Israel’s attacks on journalists in Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/how-impunity-fuels-israels-attacks-on-journalists-in-gaza-and-lebanon/): Israel continues to target journalists because of the global failure to hold it accountable for abuses, advocates say.
- [US Presidential Election 2024: What To Expect In West Virginia On Poll Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-election-2024-what-to-expect-in-west-virginia-on-poll-day/): Voters will also cast ballots for a full slate of federal and state contests, including a U.S. Senate race that will help decide control of the chamber next year
- [US Presidential Election 2024: What To Expect From Voters In Mississippi On November 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-election-2024-what-to-expect-from-voters-in-mississippi-on-november-5/): Mississippi has been reliably Republican for decades. The state last voted for a Democrat in 1976, when Jimmy Carter defeated incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford
- [Putin Mocks Trump's Threat To Bomb Moscow, Says Russia Has Nothing To Gain From Middle East Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/putin-mocks-trumps-threat-to-bomb-moscow-says-russia-has-nothing-to-gain-from-middle-east-conflict/): During a recent press conference, President Vladimir Putin asserted that threats against Russia only serve to strengthen its resolve. He cited Ukraine as an example of how strategic threats are created while disregarding Russia’s interests. Putin dismissed Donald Trump’s alleged missile threats as mere campaign rhetoric and expressed Moscow’s openness to peace talks regarding Ukraine. […]
- [Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Journalists Covering War In Lebanon As They Slept](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israeli-airstrike-kills-three-journalists-covering-war-in-lebanon-as-they-slept/): It was a rare airstrike on an area that had so far been spared airstrikes and has been used by the media as a base for covering the war
- [US to evacuate some diplomats from Haiti after recent gang attacks: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-to-evacuate-some-diplomats-from-haiti-after-recent-gang-attacks-reports/): A gang coalition controlling large parts of Haiti’s capital has ramped up attacks, several targeting US and UN staff.
- [Shipping firms to pay $102m settlement for Baltimore Bridge cleanup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/shipping-firms-to-pay-102m-settlement-for-baltimore-bridge-cleanup/): Many unresolved claims remain over the bridge collapse, which killed six people and disrupted local shipping for months.
- [‘If War Doesn’t Kill Us, Hunger Will’ Gazans Scramble For Bread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/if-war-doesnt-kill-us-hunger-will-gazans-scramble-for-bread/): Chaotic scenes unfolded as crowds of people gathered in front of a bakery in Deir Al-Balah on Thursday (October 24), in an attempt to secure bread for themselves and their families.Khalil Al-Shannar, a displaced man from Jabalia, was one of them. He said that he has been waiting since the early morning to get some […]
- [US Election: Why Confirming The Presidential Winner May Take Days After November 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-election-why-confirming-the-presidential-winner-may-take-days-after-november-5/): As ballots are counted, one candidate may appear to be leading based on early returns, only for a rival to close the gap as more votes are tallied
- [13 IDF Soldiers Killed In Hezbollah, Hamas Ambushes In Gaza & Lebanon | Israel Charges 'Iran Spies'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/13-idf-soldiers-killed-in-hezbollah-hamas-ambushes-in-gaza-lebanon-israel-charges-iran-spies/): The ongoing conflict in the region escalated with the Israeli military confirming the deaths of three soldiers during combat operations in the Gaza Strip, amidst heightened tensions following deadly Hezbollah ambushes in Lebanon. The fallen soldiers, all from Armored Battalion 196, were identified as Cpt. Barak Israel Sagan, Sgt. Ido Ben Zvi, and Sgt. Hillel […]
- [US Presidential Election 2024: What To Expect In Tennessee On November 5 Poll Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-election-2024-what-to-expect-in-tennessee-on-november-5-poll-day/): In the state Legislature, about half of Tennessee’s 33 state Senate seats and all 99 state House seats are up for election
- [US Presidential Election 2024: What To Expect In New Mexico On Polling Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-election-2024-what-to-expect-in-new-mexico-on-polling-day/): More than 60% of New Mexicans typically vote before Election Day. A 2023 law requires counties to post early and absentee results no later than 11 pm ET
- ['Harris Will Pick Your Pockets Bare', Says Donald Trump at Las Vegas Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/harris-will-pick-your-pockets-bare-says-donald-trump-at-las-vegas-rally/): Former U.S. President and Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, courted voters in Las Vegas, Nevada at a rally organized by Turning Point PAC and Turning Point USA on October 24.Trump was joined by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.S. Representative for Hawaii, Tulsi Gabbard.Trump’s speech focused on tax cuts, immigration, and jabs […]
- [At least 38 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/at-least-38-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gazas-khan-younis/): Dozens killed in southern Gaza attack as UN rights chief warns of ‘atrocity crimes’ in Israel’s offensive in north.
- [India-Canada: Should India Have The Right To Eliminate Terrorists If Foreign Govt Don't Cooperate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/india-canada-should-india-have-the-right-to-eliminate-terrorists-if-foreign-govt-dont-cooperate/): India-Canada: Should India Have The Right To Eliminate Terrorists If Foreign Govt Don’t Cooperate?
- [Kamala Harris Recalls Mother's Struggles In US As She Promises Aid To First-Time Homebuyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/kamala-harris-recalls-mothers-struggles-in-us-as-she-promises-aid-to-first-time-homebuyers/): The US Vice President made the tribute while announcing her policy plans to provide up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers
- [‘Ethnic cleansing’ happening in Gaza, Jordan’s FM tells Blinken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/ethnic-cleansing-happening-in-gaza-jordans-fm-tells-blinken/): Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned US Secretary of State Antony Blinken of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza.
- [Iran “Transmitted” Russian Satellite Images To Houthis For Missile & Drone Strikes On Red Sea Ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/iran-transmitted-russian-satellite-images-to-houthis-for-missile-drone-strikes-on-red-sea-ships/): Reports indicate that Russia supplied satellite data to Yemen’s Houthis earlier this year, aiding their attacks on ships in the Red Sea amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. The data was relayed through Iranian IRGC operatives embedded with the Houthis, enhancing their missile and drone capabilities. This support has disrupted global shipping, raising insurance costs and […]
- [Five Killed In Turkish Air Strikes In Northern Iraq Targeting PKK Allies: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/five-killed-in-turkish-air-strikes-in-northern-iraq-targeting-pkk-allies-report/): After the Ankara attack, Turkey’s defence ministry had announced strikes against sites linked to the PKK in Iraq and Syria
- [White-wing politics dominating US election spell trouble for the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/white-wing-politics-dominating-us-election-spell-trouble-for-the-world/): Whoever wins on November 5 will likely keep the banana republic on a destructive path.
- [At least 76 killed as Tropical Storm Trami batters the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/at-least-76-killed-as-tropical-storm-trami-batters-the-philippines/): Nearly 320,000 forced to leave their homes due to flooding and landslides while thousands stranded at air and seaports.
- [Americans left vulnerable while tax money funds military aid abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/americans-left-vulnerable-while-tax-money-funds-military-aid-abroad/): With US taxpayer money flowing abroad for military aid, why are Americans left vulnerable at home?
- [Apple iPhone 16 Is Now Illegal In Indonesia, Ban Leaves Tourists In The Lurch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/apple-iphone-16-is-now-illegal-in-indonesia-ban-leaves-tourists-in-the-lurch/): The ban stems from Apple’s failure to fulfill its investment commitments in Indonesia.
- [Hamas Ready To "Stop Fighting" But Rules Out Hostage Deal Without Ceasefire As Talks Resume | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/hamas-ready-to-stop-fighting-but-rules-out-hostage-deal-without-ceasefire-as-talks-resume-israel/): Israel said its spy chief will attend Gaza ceasefire talks, and Hamas vowed to stop fighting if a truce is reached. The remarks indicate a shift to revive the long-stalled efforts to end the year-long war.Previous bids to stop the year-long war have failed, though the US has voiced hope the killing of Yahya Sinwar […]
- [Zelenskyy Rejects UN Chief's Kyiv Visit Over BRICS Summit Participation In Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/zelenskyy-rejects-un-chiefs-kyiv-visit-over-brics-summit-participation-in-russia-report/): At the BRICS summit hosted by Russia, Antonio Guterres called for a “just peace” in Ukraine, urging Putin to end more than two years of fighting
- [Fearing China's Hypersonic Weapons, US Navy Seeks To Arm Ships With Patriot Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/fearing-chinas-hypersonic-weapons-us-navy-seeks-to-arm-ships-with-patriot-missiles/): How many PAC-3 interceptors the Navy will need is uncertain, but overall demand is “through the roof,” said Tom Karako, a missile defense expert
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: Where Do Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Stand On Issues That Matter The Most?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/us-presidential-elections-2024-where-do-donald-trump-kamala-harris-stand-on-issues-that-matter-the-most/): US Election 2024: From economy to abortion, immigration, Middle East and China, both Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are poles apart on a number of policies. Here’s a look at where they stand on key issues
- [Uganda sentences LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years for war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/uganda-sentences-lra-commander-thomas-kwoyelo-to-40-years-for-war-crimes/): Landmark trial marks first time Lord’s Resistance Army member has been brought to justice in the East African country.
- [Can Liz Cheney help Kamala Harris’s campaign? Or will she hurt her?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/can-liz-cheney-help-kamala-harriss-campaign-or-will-she-hurt-her/): Polls suggest some Republican voters are willing to back Harris. But she could also bleed votes because of Cheney.
- [How Israel Won the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/how-israel-won-the-west/): How Israel has come to occupy such a privileged, protected place in the Western world.
- [Israelis break into north Gaza as military’s deadly siege continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israelis-break-into-north-gaza-as-militarys-deadly-siege-continues/): Israelis demanding new settlements in Gaza have stormed the border fence.
- [Hezbollah Rocket, Grenade Attacks Kill 10 Israeli Soldiers, Radwan Commander Killed With Saffiedine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/hezbollah-rocket-grenade-attacks-kill-10-israeli-soldiers-radwan-commander-killed-with-saffiedine/): Nine Israeli soldiers have been killed in recent clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Five reserve soldiers died on Thursday due to a rocket attack during logistics operations. Four other soldiers were killed on October 23 in separate confrontations. The IDF reported serious injuries among several soldiers and claimed significant strikes against Hezbollah targets, including […]
- [Israeli forces storm Kamal Adwan Hospital during north Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israeli-forces-storm-kamal-adwan-hospital-during-north-gaza-siege/): Israeli forces have stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital, the main hospital serving the area of north Gaza.
- [Israel’s ‘war’ against the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israels-war-against-the-un/): Little is new in Israel’s current conflict with the international community in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [PKK claims attack on Turkish defence company near Ankara that killed five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/pkk-claims-attack-on-turkish-defence-company-near-ankara-that-killed-five/): Defence Ministry says it hit 34 targets of the outlawed group in north Iraq as Turkey arrests 176 suspects over assault.
- [5 Extradition Requests For Terrorists Resolved By Canada, Rest In Limbo: Indian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/5-extradition-requests-for-terrorists-resolved-by-canada-rest-in-limbo-indian-envoy/): New Delhi accuses Ottawa of doing next to nothing to stop the activities of Khalistani supporters who seek to undermine India’s sovereignty
- [News18 Survey: 95.77% Believe Canada Has Not Given Nijjar Case Evidence To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/news18-survey-95-77-believe-canada-has-not-given-nijjar-case-evidence-to-india/): News18 Network Pulse: India’s Verdict on Canada: Only a small percentage (4.19%) supported Canada’s claim that India was not cooperating in the investigation
- [Indian, Chinese Armies To Complete LAC Disengagement By October 28-29: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/indian-chinese-armies-to-complete-lac-disengagement-by-october-28-29-report/): The sources noted that the latest agreements apply only to the Depsang and Demchok areas, not to other friction zones
- [Remembering Shamshad Abdullaev, the world-class Uzbek poet too few knew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/remembering-shamshad-abdullaev-the-world-class-uzbek-poet-too-few-knew/): Dedicated to his art form, Abdullaev was embraced by unorthodox artists in ex-Soviet republics.
- [South African Indigenous people fight Big Oil to defend ancestors’ spirits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/south-african-indigenous-people-fight-big-oil-to-defend-ancestors-spirits/): As Shell hopes to begin oil exploration off the Eastern Cape coast, communities fight to protect their sacred waters.
- [Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital amid Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/patients-staff-trapped-in-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-amid-israeli-siege/): Israeli military surrounds compound of one of the few remaining medical facilities in the north after shelling building.
- [Israeli air strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/israeli-air-strike-kills-journalists-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli military accused of targeting media workers by attacking compound housing journalists from seven outlets.
- [News18 Survey: 82.35% Say Canada Ignoring Khalistanis’ Anti-India Activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/news18-survey-82-35-say-canada-ignoring-khalistanis-anti-india-activities/): News18 Network Pulse: India’s Verdict on Canada: While a small fraction (10.63%) of the respondents were unsure, 6.98% disagreed
- ['I Appreciate India’s Efforts...': Germany's Olaf Scholz Lauds PM Modi's Ukraine Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/i-appreciate-indias-efforts-germanys-olaf-scholz-lauds-pm-modis-ukraine-peace-push/): Scholz, who is on a visit to India, said, “We need to see a ceasefire in Middle-East.”
- [From Catholic saints to Persian rulers: How are hurricanes named?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/from-catholic-saints-to-persian-rulers-how-are-hurricanes-named/): Why do we give names to storms that can wreak terrible destruction, and how are names selected?
- [Can China’s Xi and India’s Modi reset rocky ties after border detente?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/can-chinas-xi-and-indias-modi-reset-rocky-ties-after-border-detente/): The two sides have revealed little about their deal. But there’s plenty at stake, from investments to TikTok.
- [Bruce Springsteen, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, rally for Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/bruce-springsteen-samuel-l-jackson-spike-lee-rally-for-harris/): Musician Bruce Springsteen condemned Donald Trump as “an American tyrant” at an election rally for Kamala Harris.
- [Why are some Taiwanese afraid of giving legislators more power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/why-are-some-taiwanese-afraid-of-giving-legislators-more-power/): Critics say changes to government oversight laws could pose a national security risk; supporters of reform disagree.
- [At least four killed in ambush on military vehicle in India’s Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/at-least-four-killed-in-ambush-on-military-vehicle-in-indias-kashmir/): Security forces deploy drones, helicopters to scan nearby forest to hunt the suspects following the attack in Gulmarg.
- [‘India-Germany Ties Strong Anchor In Era Of Tensions, Uncertainty’: PM Modi To Scholz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/india-germany-ties-strong-anchor-in-era-of-tensions-uncertainty-pm-modi-to-scholz/): German Chancellor Scholz earlier met PM Modi to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defense, trade, and clean energy during his Delhi visit
- [Flood risk as Cyclone Dana hits India, uprooting power lines and trees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/flood-risk-as-cyclone-dana-hits-india-uprooting-power-lines-and-trees/): No casualties reported after thousands evacuated; authorities warn of strong winds and torrential rains.
- [Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/britain-argues-over-assisted-dying-what-to-know-about-the-emotive-debate/): The legislation would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their lives.
- [Do Indians See Canada As An Unfriendly Nation? News18 Mega Survey Finds Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/do-indians-see-canada-as-an-unfriendly-nation-news18-mega-survey-finds-out/): News18 Network Pulse: India’s Verdict on Canada: A total of 33.78% view Canada as neither friendly nor unfriendly
- [Menendez Brothers, Jailed For Life For Killing Wealthy LA Parents, Could Be Freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/menendez-brothers-jailed-for-life-for-killing-wealthy-la-parents-could-be-freed/): The two borthers had plotted to murder Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez in a bid to hasten a $14 million inheritance
- [Putin Welcomes Trump's “Sincere” Remarks On Ending Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/putin-welcomes-trumps-sincere-remarks-on-ending-ukraine-war/): “I think he is being sincere. Of course we welcome statements like this, whoever they come from,” Vladimir Putin told reporters at the end of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
- [News18 Survey: 86.45% Say India Right In Expelling Canadian Envoys For Supporting Khalistanis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/25/news18-survey-86-45-say-india-right-in-expelling-canadian-envoys-for-supporting-khalistanis/): News18 Network Pulse: India’s Verdict on Canada: Responses were collected through interviews with the aid of an online questionnaire
- [Bolivia’s Morales says shots fired at his car as political tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/bolivias-morales-says-shots-fired-at-his-car-as-political-tensions-rise/): The former president claims it was an attempt to kill him amid power struggle within the ruling socialist party.
- [Israel expands its wars, but is it closer to ‘total victory’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/israel-expands-its-wars-but-is-it-closer-to-total-victory/): Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti argues that Israel’s plans will fail as long as Palestinians reject occupation.
- [Colombia’s president faces trouble – but blames opposition for ‘coup’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/colombias-president-faces-trouble-but-blames-opposition-for-coup/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims he is confronting a ‘coup’ as he faces an electoral investigation and scandals.
- [Rare Photos Of Prince William With Princess Diana At Homeless Shelter Surface Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/rare-photos-of-prince-william-with-princess-diana-at-homeless-shelter-surface-online/): The photos were released in Prince William’s upcoming documentary “Prince William: We Can End Homelessness”.
- [New Strikes Hit Beirut Post-Israeli Army’s Evacuation Order | Lebanon | Hezbollah | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/new-strikes-hit-beirut-post-israeli-armys-evacuation-order-lebanon-hezbollah-war/): 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)Lebanon state media reported 17 Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, with six buildings leveled and the vacated offices of a Hezbollah-linked broadcaster hit on Wednesday, after the Lebanese terror group fired rockets at central Israel as the country began marking the Simhat Torah holiday.
- [Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Honoured With Fiji's Highest Civilian Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/sri-sri-ravi-shankar-honoured-with-fijis-highest-civilian-award/): Fiji has become the sixth country to confer the highest civilian award upon Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, recognising the vast scope of his humanitarian work globally through his ‘The Art of Living Foundation’.
- [Trump Holds Huge Rally At Madison Square Garden A Week Ahead Of Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/trump-holds-huge-rally-at-madison-square-garden-a-week-ahead-of-election-day/): Donald Trump gears up for a pivotal rally at Madison Square Garden, spotlighting his campaign against Kamala Harris as Election Day approaches
- [Thousands Of Kindergartens Close Across China As The Country Faces Demographic Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/thousands-of-kindergartens-close-across-china-as-the-country-faces-demographic-crisis/): In 2023, the number of kindergartens fell by 14,808 to 274,400, the annual report by the Chinese education ministry stated
- [Deadly Truck Ramming In Israel Leaves One Dead And Dozens Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/deadly-truck-ramming-in-israel-leaves-one-dead-and-dozens-injured/): A truck ramming in central Israel kills one and injures over two dozen, while soldiers thwart a stabbing attempt in a separate incident
- [Israeli raid leaves north Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/israeli-raid-leaves-north-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-in-ruins/): Israeli soldiers have withdrawn after raiding Kamal Adwan Hospital in besieged northern Gaza, leaving extensive damage.
- [Gaza’s al-Shifa doctor: The struggle to save lives amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/gazas-al-shifa-doctor-the-struggle-to-save-lives-amid-war/): Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati on the fight to save lives amid Israeli attacks.
- [Echoes of a Lost Gaza – 2024 version](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/echoes-of-a-lost-gaza-2024-version/): Documentary filmmaker Mariam Shahin meets Gazans and reflects on how war has reduced their hopes and dreams to rubble.
- [Norwegian Scientists Reveal Secrets Of 800-Year-Old Corpse From Castle Well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/norwegian-scientists-reveal-secrets-of-800-year-old-corpse-from-castle-well/): Norwegian scientists reveal new insights about an 800-year-old corpse discovered in a castle well
- ['It Will Take Time To Implement': Jaishankar On India-China Disengagement Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/it-will-take-time-to-implement-jaishankar-on-india-china-disengagement-agreement/): Jaishankar outlines India’s troop disengagement in Ladakh as the first step toward restoring 2020 patrolling status
- [Video: Israel Relatives Of Hamas Attack Victims Interrupt Netanyahu's Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/video-israel-relatives-of-hamas-attack-victims-interrupt-netanyahus-speech/): One of the protesters repeatedly shouted, “My father was killed”.
- [US election 2024: the Arab American reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-election-2024-the-arab-american-reality/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Maya Berry.
- [What is the science behind the Christopher Columbus origins discovery?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/what-is-the-science-behind-the-christopher-columbus-origins-discovery/): A Spanish documentary has made history-changing claims, but the science behind its conclusions remains unclear.
- [Palestinians ‘starving to death’ in northern Gaza due to Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/palestinians-starving-to-death-in-northern-gaza-due-to-israeli-siege/): Oxfam official tells Al Jazeera Israel is using starvation as a weapon in its genocide against the Palestinians.
- [How American media incited genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/how-american-media-incited-genocide/): Commentaries published by US media outlets have openly demonised Palestinians and justified the mass killings in Gaza. 
- [Israel’s intention for Gaza seems to be “permanent occupation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/israels-intention-for-gaza-seems-to-be-permanent-occupation/): Israel’s intention for Gaza seems to be “permanent occupation”
- ['Neither Be Exaggerated Nor...': Iran's Khamenei Downplays Israel Attack, Vows Strong Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/neither-be-exaggerated-nor-irans-khamenei-downplays-israel-attack-vows-strong-response/): Without elaborating, Khamenei described the deadly attack as a “miscalculation”
- [Cash-Strapped Pakistan Seeks Additional 10 Billion Yuan Loan From China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/cash-strapped-pakistan-seeks-additional-10-billion-yuan-loan-from-china-report/): Pakistan has requested an additional 10 billion yuan (USD 1.4 billion) loan from China as the cashstrapped country has already used the existing 30 billion yuan (USD 4.3 billion) Chinese trade facility, a media report said on Sunday.
- [Tesla CEO Elon Musk Briefly Worked Illegally In US In The 1990s: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-briefly-worked-illegally-in-us-in-the-1990s-report/): Musk reportedly worked illegally in the U.S. during the 1990s while launching his startup, raising questions about his immigration status
- [Britain's King Charles III Set To Resume Full Schedule Amid Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/britains-king-charles-iii-set-to-resume-full-schedule-amid-cancer-treatment/): King Charles III plans to resume full royal duties in 2025 after a successful tour of Australia and Samoa, despite ongoing cancer treatment
- [US State Department official resigns over report findings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-state-department-official-resigns-over-report-findings/): “When historians look back and say how did this happen? I want to be the one saying we did not agree with that report. T
- [Truck rams into people at Tel Aviv bus stop, wounding dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/truck-rams-into-people-at-tel-aviv-bus-stop-wounding-dozens/): Truck driver rams vehicle into a crowd, injuring at least 40 people, before he is shot dead.
- [Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/azam-shaheen-back-in-pakistan-squad-for-australia-tour-in-november/): After resigning as white-ball captain four weeks ago, Babar Azam is selected for limited overs squad to tour Australia.
- [MIT Grad Student on Gaza Campus Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/mit-grad-student-on-gaza-campus-protests/): “We knew that we were going to have to mobilise more quickly in solidarity after the crackdown at Columbia.”
- [Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/superfood-red-espresso-made-from-south-african-tea-takes-off-globally/): The husband and wife duo behind a superfood ‘coffee’ focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.
- [Students at a Canadian university hunger strike for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/students-at-a-canadian-university-hunger-strike-for-palestine/): “I am paying tuition to a university that is contributing to the destruction, the annihilation of Palestinians.”
- [Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal receives racist insults at Bernabeu stadium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/barcelonas-lamine-yamal-receives-racist-insults-at-bernabeu-stadium/): The 17-year-old midfielder was targeted during Saturday’s Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- [Biden administration staffer quits over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/biden-administration-staffer-quits-over-gaza/): “I saw a policy that was really harming Palestinians through this kind of blind, destructive support of Israel.”
- [Israel’s claim of military superiority has “fallen into pieces”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/israels-claim-of-military-superiority-has-fallen-into-pieces/): Elijah Magnier describes why the Israeli military is incapable of carrying out attacks on Gaza on its own.
- [Floods and landslides in Philippines leave at least 136 dead or missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/floods-and-landslides-in-philippines-leave-at-least-136-dead-or-missing/): At least 36 people missing after Tropical Storm Trami forces more than half a million people to flee their homes.
- [‘Precise, Powerful’: Netanyahu Says Israel’s Attack On Iran Achieved All Objectives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/precise-powerful-netanyahu-says-israels-attack-on-iran-achieved-all-objectives/): Netanyahu says Israel kept good on its promise of retaliating against the attack conducted by Iran earlier this week.
- [Watch: Trump Claims Google's Sundar Pichai Called Him To Praise His McDonald's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/watch-trump-claims-googles-sundar-pichai-called-him-to-praise-his-mcdonalds-visit/): Donald Trump claims Sundar Pichai praised his McDonald’s visit, calling it a major event. He critiques Google for bias in search results about him
- [Bulgarians vote in another election, but end to political deadlock unlikely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/bulgarians-vote-in-another-election-but-end-to-political-deadlock-unlikely/): Opinion polls suggest no single party will win a parliamentary majority in the seventh election in four years.
- [Georgia ruling party wins election, says poll body amid opposition protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/georgia-ruling-party-wins-election-says-poll-body-amid-opposition-protests/): Result says Georgian Dream controls 150-seat parliament, but it is short of absolute majority to change constitution.
- [Francesco Bagnaia wins Thailand MotoGP to narrow Martin’s championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/francesco-bagnaia-wins-thailand-motogp-to-narrow-martins-championship-lead/): The reigning world champion closed the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin to 17 points with two races left.
- [Alana Hadid on the importance of Palestinian representation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/alana-hadid-on-the-importance-of-palestinian-representation/): “We are witnessing the ongoing Nakba and an ongoing genocide while we’re trying to educate the world.”
- [Trump courts Muslim voters as Kamala Harris holds rival rally in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/trump-courts-muslim-voters-as-kamala-harris-holds-rival-rally-in-michigan/): Donald Trump appealed to Muslim voters in the battleground state of Michigan as Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris.
- [Topuria retains featherweight title at UFC 308; Chimaev defeats Whittaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/topuria-retains-featherweight-title-at-ufc-308-chimaev-defeats-whittaker/): Ilia Topuria defends his featherweight championship against Max Holloway, while Khamzat Chimaev remains undefeated.
- [Japan’s ruling party likely to lose parliamentary majority in snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/japans-ruling-party-likely-to-lose-parliamentary-majority-in-snap-election/): While voters are weighing the governing party’s scandals, they are also sceptical due to the opposition’s inexperience.
- [US election: 9 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-election-9-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Harris will campaign on Sunday in Democratic stronghold of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania while Trump will visit New York.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 975](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-975/): As the war enters its 975th day, these are the main developments.
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Seriously Ill, Son Likely To Be Successor: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-seriously-ill-son-likely-to-be-successor-report/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989. There have been concerns over the succession after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash last year
- ['Not According To American Dictates': Netanyahu Says Iran Strikes Based On 'National Interest'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/not-according-to-american-dictates-netanyahu-says-iran-strikes-based-on-national-interest/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said there were “completely false” media reports floating that Israel avoided Iran’s gas and oil facilities due to pressure from the US
- [US Hires Chartered Flight to Deport Indians Who Stayed in Country Illegally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-hires-chartered-flight-to-deport-indians-who-stayed-in-country-illegally/): The statement said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to enforce US immigration laws and deliver tough consequences for those who enter unlawfully and encourages the use of lawful pathways.
- [US Cautions Iran Against 'Mistake' Of Retaliation As Tehran Warns To Defend Itself After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-cautions-iran-against-mistake-of-retaliation-as-tehran-warns-to-defend-itself-after-israeli-strikes-2/): Israeli forces, early on Saturday, conducted “precise strikes on military targets in Iran”, in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault by the latter on October 1. 
- [Japan Election 2024: New PM Shigeru Ishiba Faces Major Test Just Weeks After Taking Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/japan-election-2024-new-pm-shigeru-ishiba-faces-major-test-just-weeks-after-taking-office/): Voting began Sunday morning across Japan, where 1,344 candidates, including a record 314 women, are running for office.
- [Bangladesh’s new outcasts: Students from ex-PM Hasina’s party now in hiding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/bangladeshs-new-outcasts-students-from-ex-pm-hasinas-party-now-in-hiding/): Until August, they dominated college campuses and were accused of leading violent mobs against anti-Hasina protesters.
- [Michiko’s story: How a Japanese girl survived an atomic bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/michikos-story-how-a-japanese-girl-survived-an-atomic-bomb/): Michiko Kodama was a small child when the US atomic bomb hit her home city of Hiroshima in 1945.
- [US Cautions Iran Against 'Mistake' Of Retaliation As Tehran Warns To Defend Itself After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-cautions-iran-against-mistake-of-retaliation-as-tehran-warns-to-defend-itself-after-israeli-strikes/): Israeli forces, early on Saturday, conducted “precise strikes on military targets in Iran”, in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault by the latter on October 1. 
- ['Take Our Lives Seriously,' Michelle Obama Pleads as She Rallies for Kamala Harris in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/take-our-lives-seriously-michelle-obama-pleads-as-she-rallies-for-kamala-harris-in-michigan/): The former first lady described the assault on abortion rights as the harbinger of dangerous limitations on healthcare for women.
- [Dozens killed in ‘horrific’ Israeli bombing in Beit Lahiya: Gaza ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/dozens-killed-in-horrific-israeli-bombing-in-beit-lahiya-gaza-ministry/): Israeli air strikes have hit densely populated area in northern Gaza with no warning, killing at least 35 Palestinians.
- [Japan’s parliamentary election: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/japans-parliamentary-election-why-it-matters/): Japanese voters go to the polls after new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called a snap election.
- [Israeli forces detain medics, patients after violent raid on Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israeli-forces-detain-medics-patients-after-violent-raid-on-gaza-hospital/): Dozens of staff detained and parts of Kamal Adwan Hospital damaged during Israeli raid on the facility in north Gaza.
- [Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/could-the-republicans-lose-the-house-five-us-congressional-races-to-watch/): Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats.
- [Will Iran respond to Israel’s latest attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/will-iran-respond-to-israels-latest-attack/): Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday and said its objectives have been achieved.
- [‘National Interest, Not US Instructions’: Netanyahu On Israeli Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/national-interest-not-us-instructions-netanyahu-on-israeli-strikes-on-iran/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said targets in Iran were decided based on threat to Israeli national interests and not on US instructions.
- [Kansas Hasn’t Voted For A Democrat In 60 Years, Will It Change This Election Day?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/kansas-hasnt-voted-for-a-democrat-in-60-years-will-it-change-this-election-day/): Republicans hold both U.S. Senate seats and three of the four U.S. House seats in the state.
- [India Completely Rejects Targeting Of Our High Commissioner By Canada: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/india-completely-rejects-targeting-of-our-high-commissioner-by-canada-jaishankar/): Jaishankar said India will obviously take a tough position, which has been taken when its national interest, integrity and sovereignty are concerned
- [What To Expect In Minnesota On Election Day, Home Of Democratic Veep Candidate Walz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/what-to-expect-in-minnesota-on-election-day-home-of-democratic-veep-candidate-walz/): Minnesota voters will decide on Election Day how to award the state’s 10 presidential electoral votes, including whether to promote their twoterm governor to the vice presidency.
- [Reliably Republican Since 2020, Will Louisiana Spring A Surprise This Election Day?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/reliably-republican-since-2020-will-louisiana-spring-a-surprise-this-election-day/): The state has been reliably Republican in presidential contests since 2000, and much of the state — outside larger metropolitan areas such as New Orleans and Baton Rouge — has gone for the GOP.
- [Yahya Afridi Takes Oath As 30th Chief Justice Of Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/yahya-afridi-takes-oath-as-30th-chief-justice-of-pakistan/): The newly appointed Supreme Court Justice assumed the office after his predecessor, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, retired on Friday after completing his tenure
- [LAC Patrolling Agreement With China Doesn't Mean Everything Is Resolved, says Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/lac-patrolling-agreement-with-china-doesnt-mean-everything-is-resolved-says-jaishankar/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC does not mean that issues between the two countries have been resolved, however, the disengagement allows us to look at the next step.
- [Biden Got Heads-Up Before Israel Struck Iran, Hopes ‘This Is The End’ Of Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/biden-got-heads-up-before-israel-struck-iran-hopes-this-is-the-end-of-escalation/): US President Joe Biden said that Israeli airstrikes did not hit anything other than military targets and that the escalation should end now.
- [Bangladesh's Hindus 'Should Not Flee', Says RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/bangladeshs-hindus-should-not-flee-says-rss-leader-dattatreya-hosabale/): Nearly 650 people were killed in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the UN Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In Washington On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-washington-on-election-day/): Washington is a solidly Democratic state. The last Republican to carry the state in a presidential election was Ronald Reagan in 1984.
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In Iowa On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-iowa-on-election-day/): Iowa had among the narrowest presidential vote margins in the 2000 and 2004 elections, when it voted for Democrat Al Gore and then for Republican George W. Bush.
- [US Presidential Polls: What To Expect In Wyoming On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/us-presidential-polls-what-to-expect-in-wyoming-on-election-day/): The state gave Republican former President Donald Trump his largest victory in the 2020 election, a feat he would like to repeat
- [Rival sides claim victory in Georgia’s key elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/rival-sides-claim-victory-in-georgias-key-elections/): Rival exit polls release significantly different projections for the parliamentary election.
- [Pakistan’s Punjab Govt Lifts Ban On Meetings Of Ex-PM Imran Khan In Adiala Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/pakistans-punjab-govt-lifts-ban-on-meetings-of-ex-pm-imran-khan-in-adiala-jail/): Khan had said only three visitors are allowed to meet him in a week, whereas Nawaz Sharif used to meet with 40 people (when he was in jail)
- [Israel Releases Photos, Videos Of Iran Strikes, Female Fighter Pilots Sent On Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-releases-photos-videos-of-iran-strikes-female-fighter-pilots-sent-on-mission/): The Israeli Defence Forces carried out a strike against Iran to retaliate against the missile barrage launched earlier this month.
- [At Least 115 Dead, Dozens Missing In Massive Flooding And Landslides in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/at-least-115-dead-dozens-missing-in-massive-flooding-and-landslides-in-philippines/): The Philippine government shut down schools and government offices for the third day on Friday to keep millions of people safe on the main northern island of Luzon
- [Fate Of Mideast Hangs In Balance As Trump, Harris Offer Contrasting Plans To Defuse Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/fate-of-mideast-hangs-in-balance-as-trump-harris-offer-contrasting-plans-to-defuse-rising-tensions/): The differences in Middle East policy between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are stark. And it is most evident in two particular areas, one in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and two testy relations with Iran. Each leader’s approach reflects their broader political ideologies and strategic priorities. How […]
- [Israel strikes Iran: What we know so far and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-strikes-iran-what-we-know-so-far-and-whats-next/): Israel has warned Tehran against retaliating after residents in the city woke up to explosions.
- [Fact check: Does Donald Trump want to do away with the Affordable Care Act?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/fact-check-does-donald-trump-want-to-do-away-with-the-affordable-care-act/): Kamala Harris’s campaign claims that he does.
- [Expected, yet stressful. How Iranians reacted to Israel’s attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/expected-yet-stressful-how-iranians-reacted-to-israels-attack/): Life returned to its normal rhythm within hours in Iran, but a sense of trepidation remains.
- [Airstrikes On Military Sites Escalation In Israel's War On IRGC, Iran's Nukes & Regional Allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/airstrikes-on-military-sites-escalation-in-israels-war-on-irgc-irans-nukes-regional-allies/): Israel has been linked to various attacks against Iran, focusing on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Tehran’s nuclear program. Recent airstrikes on October 26, targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, escalated tensions following Iran’s missile barrage earlier. High-ranking IRGC members have been targeted, including a general killed on September 27 and seven members in a […]
- [Trump Jibes Kamala Harris Would Be 'Comatose' On Joe Rogan’s Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/trump-jibes-kamala-harris-would-be-comatose-on-joe-rogans-podcast/): Trump joked about what might happen if Harris were to appear on Rogan’s popular show, saying, ‘Can you imagine Kamala doing this show? She’d be lying on the floor’
- [Indian PhD Student Alleges Oxford University 'Forcibly Transferred' Her To Master's Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/indian-phd-student-alleges-oxford-university-forcibly-transferred-her-to-masters-course/): Lakshmi Balakrishnan said that she already holds two master’s degrees and had invested nearly £100,000 (around Rs 1.09 crore) in her education and living expenses at Oxford
- [Iran Soldiers Killed, Drone Factory Damaged But Israel Launched Weak Attack To Minimise Casualties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/iran-soldiers-killed-drone-factory-damaged-but-israel-launched-weak-attack-to-minimise-casualties/): Iran’s military said two soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes that targeted military bases in the provinces of Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran. The attacks are also reported to have damage a drone factory in Shamsabad, south of Tehran. Unverified reports on social media said three workers were killed at the factory. Meanwhile, Israel’s overnight retaliatory […]
- [US Presidential Election: Harris Focuses On abortion In Texas As Trump Heads To Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/us-presidential-election-harris-focuses-on-abortion-in-texas-as-trump-heads-to-michigan/): Texas hasn’t backed a Democratic president since 1976, and Republican Trump is almost certain to win the state’s 40 electoral college votes
- [‘Must Take Action On Hoax Bomb Threats’: IT Ministry Tells Social Media Platforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/must-take-action-on-hoax-bomb-threats-it-ministry-tells-social-media-platforms/): The ministry in its advisory directed social media platforms to take action against hoax bomb threat givers who disrupted air travel.
- [‘This Was Our Goal…’ US Official Says Biden, NSA Helped Netanyahu Design Attack On Iran | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/this-was-our-goal-us-official-says-biden-nsa-helped-netanyahu-design-attack-on-iran-israel/): The US collaborated with Israel to plan precision strikes on Iran conducted on October 26. While not directly involved, Washington encouraged Israel to ensure a targeted response with minimal civilian harm. President Biden emphasized the need to deter further attacks while reducing escalation risks during discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. A US official expressed […]
- [‘Exercise Restraint’: India Calls For De-Escalation Of Hostilities In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/exercise-restraint-india-calls-for-de-escalation-of-hostilities-in-west-asia/): The external affairs ministry said the current spate of hostilities in West Asia are to nobody’s benefit and urged parties involved to pursue diplomatic solutions.
- [Democrats Brace For Crack In Their Blue Wall, North Carolina Slips From Kamala Harris'Grasp?| News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/democrats-brace-for-crack-in-their-blue-wall-north-carolina-slips-from-kamala-harrisgrasp-news18/): Democrats Brace For Crack In Their Blue Wall, North Carolina Slips From Kamala Harris’Grasp?| News18USPresidentialElection: Crack in the Blue Wall? Kamala Harris may be losing Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in a big blow to Democrats in US elections
- [How the world keeps failing eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/how-the-world-keeps-failing-eastern-drc/): Old ‘peacebuilding’ schemes are obsolete in a country that is seeing new and ever-changing conflict dynamics.
- [Dozens killed by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s Gezira, aid groups say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/dozens-killed-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudans-gezira-aid-groups-say/): UNICEF calls for more international attention to ‘the forgotten crisis’ as about 25.6 million people face acute hunger.
- [Israel Ends ‘Precision Strikes’ On Iran’s Military Targets, Warns Tehran Against ‘New Escalation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-ends-precision-strikes-on-irans-military-targets-warns-tehran-against-new-escalation/): Saudi Arabia led Gulf warnings on Saturday of Israeli “escalation”, after Israel struck military targets in Iran, which backs Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Palestinian militants Hamas, already at war with Israel.
- [Israel Revealed Airstrike Targets In Advance? Tel Aviv Threatens “Bigger Attack” If Iran Retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/israel-revealed-airstrike-targets-in-advance-tel-aviv-threatens-bigger-attack-if-iran-retaliates/): Israel had reportedly sent a message to Iran on Oct. 25 ahead of its airstrikes in retaliation for Tehran’s Oct. 1 missile barrage. The Israelis warned the Iranians not to respond, as per an Axios report citing three sources with knowledge of the matter.The Israeli message was an attempt to limit the ongoing exchange of […]
- [Pakistan Ranks Third-Worst Country For Law And Order, Says World Justice Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/pakistan-ranks-third-worst-country-for-law-and-order-says-world-justice-project/): According to the report, Pakistan was ranked 140th along with Mali (141) and Nigeria (142) in terms of order and security
- [‘Well Aware Of Minority Women’s Conditions’: India’s Sharp Message To Pakistan At UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/well-aware-of-minority-womens-conditions-indias-sharp-message-to-pakistan-at-unsc/): Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, in his right of reply motion said Pakistan was indulging in “mischievous provocation”.
- [Suspected Sunni Militants Attack Iranian Border Guards' Convoy, Kill 10: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/suspected-sunni-militants-attack-iranian-border-guards-convoy-kill-10-report/): The assault came after Israel launched a major attack across Iran early Saturday morning
- [New Zealand inflict India’s first home Test series defeat in 13 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/new-zealand-inflict-indias-first-home-test-series-defeat-in-13-years/): New Zealand seal the three-match series – their first in India – with a 113-run win in the second Test in Pune.
- [Video | Israel's Netanyahu Holds Security Assessment Amid Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/video-israels-netanyahu-holds-security-assessment-amid-strikes-on-iran/): Videos carried by Iranian media on October 26 showed an air defence system continuously firing at apparently incoming projectiles in central Tehran. Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on Israel earlier this month, the latest attack in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals.
- [Iranians Worried As Israeli Launches Retaliatory Strikes On Military Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/iranians-worried-as-israeli-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-military-bases/): Israeli army has carried out strikes on military targets in Iran in response to what it said were months of attacks by “Iran and its proxies” in the region.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 974](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-974/): As the war enters its 974th day, these are the main developments.
- [Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/26/commonwealth-summit-in-samoa-why-wont-the-uk-discuss-slavery/): Commonwealth nations have pressured the UK to discuss reparations but prime minister Keir Starmer has resisted.
- [Pentagon says North Korea sent 10,000 troops to join Russian war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/pentagon-says-north-korea-sent-10000-troops-to-join-russian-war-in-ukraine/): US increases estimated number of North Korean troops sent to Russia amid fears Moscow’s war on Ukraine could expand.
- [Washington Post Owner Bezos Defends Decision To End US Presidential Endorsements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/washington-post-owner-bezos-defends-decision-to-end-us-presidential-endorsements/): Jeff Bezos defends the Washington Post’s choice not to endorse a presidential candidate amid subscription cancellations
- ['I'm Opposite Of Nazi,' Trump Fights Back Democratic Rhetoric As US Election Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/im-opposite-of-nazi-trump-fights-back-democratic-rhetoric-as-us-election-nears/): Trump defends against fascist claims at rallies as he battles Kamala Harris in a close election
- [Israel Bans UN Aid Agency, Palestinians Say 100,000 Residents Trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israel-bans-un-aid-agency-palestinians-say-100000-residents-trapped/): The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, said the vote opposes the U.N. charter and violates international law
- [Hundreds of US ballots destroyed after drop boxes targeted by fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/hundreds-of-us-ballots-destroyed-after-drop-boxes-targeted-by-fire/): Police believe incidents in which ballots were destroyed by fire in US states of Oregon and Washington are linked.
- [For Taiwan’s crucial chip industry, both Trump and Harris bring risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/for-taiwans-crucial-chip-industry-both-trump-and-harris-bring-risks/): Taiwan’s semiconductor sector is watching US election closely amid geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
- [In swing state Michigan, Harris promises to rethink education for jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/in-swing-state-michigan-harris-promises-to-rethink-education-for-jobs/): The vice president reaches out to non-college-educated voters in battleground stops.
- [Cases Rise In US E. Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s, Fast Food Chains Pull Onions From Menus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/cases-rise-in-us-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-mcdonalds-fast-food-chains-pull-onions-from-menus/): An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder has resulted in 75 confirmed cases and one death in Colorado. The source is suspected to be uncooked onions from Taylor Farms, prompting McDonald’s to remove the burger from menus in affected areas and halt sourcing from the supplier.
- [Philadelphia sues to halt Musk’s $1m giveaway to voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/philadelphia-sues-to-halt-musks-1m-giveaway-to-voters/): Critics say the giveway is an illegal attempt to register voters in swing states that may determine the Nov 5 election.
- [Tehran executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd over ‘terror’ conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/tehran-executes-german-iranian-jamshid-sharmahd-over-terror-conviction/): Sharmahd, a German citizen who holds US residency, was sentenced to death in 2023 for ‘leading terror operations’.
- [Sudanese people living through ‘nightmare of violence, hunger’: UN chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/sudanese-people-living-through-nightmare-of-violence-hunger-un-chief/): Antonio Guterres says millions going hungry and others face atrocities amid escalating attacks by rival forces.
- [What’s the focus for Harris, Trump in the last few days of the US campaign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/whats-the-focus-for-harris-trump-in-the-last-few-days-of-the-us-campaign/): Opinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight.
- [Bolivian government accuses Morales of staging assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/bolivian-government-accuses-morales-of-staging-assassination-attempt/): Two very different versions have emerged of Sunday’s incident when Morales says his car was hit by bullets.
- [More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/more-than-one-in-three-tree-species-at-risk-of-extinction-report/): The International Union for Conservation of Nature says tree species are at risk of extinction in 192 countries.
- [Israeli parliament approves bill to ban UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israeli-parliament-approves-bill-to-ban-unrwa/): UNRWA, which has been under Israeli attacks since the war began last year, provides essential aid to Palestinians.
- [Lebanese escape Israeli bombardment by fleeing to Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/lebanese-escape-israeli-bombardment-by-fleeing-to-syria/): Some Lebanese are escaping Israeli bombardment by finding safety in Syrian cities like Homs and Aleppo.
- [Israel’s siege of north Gaza kills more than 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israels-siege-of-north-gaza-kills-more-than-1000/): More than a 1,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 24-day siege of north Gaza.
- [Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe under fire for Puerto Rico remarks at Trump rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/comedian-tony-hinchcliffe-under-fire-for-puerto-rico-remarks-at-trump-rally/): ‘There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean,’ Tony Hinchcliffe said of Puerto Rico.
- [Biden casts early vote, presses for Gaza truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/biden-casts-early-vote-presses-for-gaza-truce/): US President Joe Biden says the White House is in talks with Egypt over a proposed two-day truce in Gaza.
- [Georgians protest to denounce ruling party win in elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/georgians-protest-to-denounce-ruling-party-win-in-elections/): Protests come after the opposition and the president said the vote was rigged in favour of the ruling party.
- [Netanyahu Seeks More Arab Peace Deals As Mossad Chief Returns From Truce Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/netanyahu-seeks-more-arab-peace-deals-as-mossad-chief-returns-from-truce-talks/): The comments came as Israel’s Mossad chief visited Doha and met with Hamas officials and also met CIA director William Burns and the Qatari PM.
- [Iran Striving To Develop Nuclear Bombs To Destroy Us: Israel PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/iran-striving-to-develop-nuclear-bombs-to-destroy-us-israel-pm-netanyahu/): Netanyahu said Iran could threaten the world at any point.
- [Hezbollah 'Ambushes IDF, Attacks Haifa Base', Israel Minister Abuses Protesters Seeking Hostage Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/hezbollah-ambushes-idf-attacks-haifa-base-israel-minister-abuses-protesters-seeking-hostage-deal/): Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev criticized early-morning anti-government protests outside her home. According to the Kan public broadcaster report, she abused the demonstrators while saying “f*** the protesters. ” “They protest outside my house from 6 a.m. F*** the protesters,” she reportedly said at a faction meeting of the Likud party. Unnamed ministers reportedly said […]
- [US Says 10,000 North Korean Soldiers Sent To Russia For Training For Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/us-says-10000-north-korean-soldiers-sent-to-russia-for-training-for-ukraine-war/): Joe Biden said the deployment was ‘very dangerous’ as it risked dangerous expansion of the Ukraine war.
- [NATO, Pentagon confirm deployment of North Korean troops to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/nato-pentagon-confirm-deployment-of-north-korean-troops-to-russia/): Ukrainian military intelligence had recorded the presence of North Korean units in Russia’s Kursk region.
- [Israel’s Mossad blamed for rising number of killings and sabotage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israels-mossad-blamed-for-rising-number-of-killings-and-sabotage/): Israel’s intelligence agency, known as the Mossad, has been blamed for a recent spate of killings and sabotage.
- [Traumatised horses saved from Israel’s bombs find refuge in Bekaa Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/traumatised-horses-saved-from-israels-bombs-find-refuge-in-bekaa-valley/): As Israel carpet-bombs Lebanon, one horse owner created a haven for horses who survived the shelling.
- [Iran Denies Israeli Aircraft Breached Airspace, Vows Response | Russia Says Worst Case Scenario Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/iran-denies-israeli-aircraft-breached-airspace-vows-response-russia-says-worst-case-scenario-over/): Iranian foreign minister said that Tehran would “respond firmly and effectively” to Israeli strikes on military sites. Asked by reporters if Israeli fighter jets had entered the Iranian airspace during the attack, Baghaei replied “No.” Meanwhile, Iranians attended mass funeral processions for four Army officers who were killed in the Israeli airstrikes. Iranian media said […]
- [Israeli Army Releases Video Showing Raid On Gaza Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israeli-army-releases-video-showing-raid-on-gaza-hospital/): The Israeli army said on Monday (October 28) that it had raided Gaza’s hospital Kamal Adwan and captured around 100 suspected Hamas militants during the raid.It also released a video that showed the raid on the hospital.Reuters was only able to verify the location of the part of the video as Jabalia by the building […]
- [Spooked By Lebanon Pager Blasts, Iran Bans Imports, Sale, Use Of Motorola Cell Phones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/spooked-by-lebanon-pager-blasts-iran-bans-imports-sale-use-of-motorola-cell-phones/): The decision was announced by Iranian deputy minister Mehdi Baradaran and is likely influenced by the pager blasts.
- [Four Indian Nationals Killed, One Injured In Fiery Tesla Crash In Toronto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/four-indian-nationals-killed-one-injured-in-fiery-tesla-crash-in-toronto/): Overspeeding suspected in Toronto crash which claimed four Indian lives. The Tesla hit the guard rail and ignited. The injured survivor was rescued by a passerby.
- [Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha, but ‘no breakthrough’ expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/gaza-ceasefire-talks-resume-in-doha-but-no-breakthrough-expected/): Israeli and US spy chiefs join talks in bid to reach a ceasefire deal, but analysts say a breakthrough is unlikely.
- [Israeli air strikes pummel Lebanese historic city of Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israeli-air-strikes-pummel-lebanese-historic-city-of-tyre/): Israel conducts bombing attacks on buildings in the ancient coastal city, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site
- [Gerard Depardieu: French actor’s sexual assault trial opens in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/gerard-depardieu-french-actors-sexual-assault-trial-opens-in-paris/): Depardieu was not present at the trial due to ill health, according to his lawyer.
- [Marwan Barghouti ‘brutally’ assaulted in Israeli prison, rights groups say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/marwan-barghouti-brutally-assaulted-in-israeli-prison-rights-groups-say/): The Palestinian leader held in solitary confinement reportedly suffers numerous injuries in the September 9 attack.
- [Mossad Chief in Doha, Shin Bet Head Visits Egypt, Will Hamas & Netanyahu Agree To 2-Day Gaza Truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/mossad-chief-in-doha-shin-bet-head-visits-egypt-will-hamas-netanyahu-agree-to-2-day-gaza-truce/): Mossad chief David Barnea flew to Doha on Oct. 27 to discuss attempts to move toward a hostage release deal with CIA Director and Qatari PM. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the officials will discuss “the various possibilities to restart negotiations.” Hamas will not be involved in this round of meetings, an […]
- [PM Modi Says Real Madrid-Barcelona Rivalry Captivates India’s Football Fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/pm-modi-says-real-madrid-barcelona-rivalry-captivates-indias-football-fans/): PM Modi in presence of Spanish counterpart Sanchez said the weekend El Clasico result was discussed widely by Indian football fans.
- [Israel wants to close the circle of history in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israel-wants-to-close-the-circle-of-history-in-gaza/): In 1948, Gaza became a haven for refugees. Now it may face the same fate as other depopulated Palestinian lands.
- [Video shows Russian fuel plant in flames after Ukrainian drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/video-shows-russian-fuel-plant-in-flames-after-ukrainian-drone-attack/): Video from Russia’s Voronezh region shows an ethanol plant in flames after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- [Around 40 Killed In Jihadist Attack On Army In Chad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/around-40-killed-in-jihadist-attack-on-army-in-chad/): The presidency said in a statement that the attack struck near Ngouboua in the west of the country, “tragically leaving about 40 people dead”
- [Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Issues Threat To Air India Flights On Specific Routes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/khalistani-terrorist-pannun-issues-threat-to-air-india-flights-on-specific-routes/): Khalistani terrorists have earlier bombed an Air India flight, the incident which is now known as Kanishka bombing, which killed scores of passengers.
- [Houthi 'Sub To Target US Warships', Hezbollah Shows Combat With IDF Amid Israeli Strikes In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/houthi-sub-to-target-us-warships-hezbollah-shows-combat-with-idf-amid-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/): The Houthis reportedly threatened to target U.S. warships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions. Meanwhile, Hezbollah engaged in combat with the IDF along the Israel-Lebanon border amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.
- [Syria Kurd Force Commander Denies Link to Deadly Ankara Attack Claimed by PKK | Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/syria-kurd-force-commander-denies-link-to-deadly-ankara-attack-claimed-by-pkk-turkey/): The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria denies links to a deadly attack near Ankara claimed by Kurdish PKK militants after Turkish strikes on Kurd-held Syria killed more than a dozen people in retaliation. “We opened an internal investigation and I can confirm that none of the attackers entered Turkey from […]
- [Gallant Says Hamas & Hezbollah 'No Longer Effective Tools of Iran', Netanyahu Must Update War Goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/gallant-says-hamas-hezbollah-no-longer-effective-tools-of-iran-netanyahu-must-update-war-goals/): The long running feud between Israeli PM Netanyahu and his Number 2 Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has once again come to the fore. In a recent letter, Gallant has warned Netanyahu on the lack of war strategy and clear direction. Gallant expressed serious concerns that while the threats to Israel evolve, the war’s objectives have […]
- ["This was planned to kill Evo" Bolivia's Ex-President Claim Assassination Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/this-was-planned-to-kill-evo-bolivias-ex-president-claim-assassination-attempt/): Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claimed he survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after unidentified men opened fire on his car.Appearing on his weekly radio show, Morale said shortly after leaving home for the radio station where he hosts a weekly show, hooded men fired several shots at the vehicle he was travelling in.”The […]
- [France’s hijab bans in sports ‘discriminatory’: UN experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/frances-hijab-bans-in-sports-discriminatory-un-experts/): ‘Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab must have equal rights in cultural and sporting life,’ UN experts say.
- [Erik ten Hag sacked as Manchester United manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/erik-ten-hag-sacked-as-manchester-united-manager/): The Dutchman was informed of his dismissal on Monday and he leaves Old Trafford after two and a half years in charge.
- [Racist jokes and anti-immigrant rhetoric at Trump rally in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/racist-jokes-and-anti-immigrant-rhetoric-at-trump-rally-in-new-york/): A major Donald Trump election rally in New York has been condemned over racist comments and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
- [Trump vs Harris: Where they stand on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/trump-vs-harris-where-they-stand-on-iran/): US-Iran Relations
- [Iran Downplays F-35 Breach, Warns Neighbours On Israeli Use of Airspace, Iraq Protests To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/iran-downplays-f-35-breach-warns-neighbours-on-israeli-use-of-airspace-iraq-protests-to-us/): Israeli fighter jets entered Iranian airspace during the attack on Iran on Oct. 26, CNN reported citing Israeli officials. The move represents a significant Israeli military capability against Iran, as per analysts.Earlier, a report said that Israeli F-35 fighter jets had entered Iran’s airspace for the first time and bombed targets near Tehran. About 100 […]
- [NATO Confirms North Korean Sent Troops to Help Russia in Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/nato-confirms-north-korean-sent-troops-to-help-russia-in-ukraine-war/): Rutte said that the move represents “a significant escalation” in North Korea’s involvement in the conflict and marks “a dangerous expansion of Russia’s war.”
- [Electoral College Breakdown | How State Votes Could Decide The Next U.S President | N18G | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/electoral-college-breakdown-how-state-votes-could-decide-the-next-u-s-president-n18g-news18/): Electoral College Breakdown | How State Votes Could Decide The Next U.S President | N18G | News18Approximately 244 million people are eligible to vote in the upcoming US presidential election on November 5. In 2020, about two-thirds of these eligible voters participated. The outcome of the next presidential election will hinge less on the national […]
- [Here’s Why Trump-Kamala Race, Tightest In Decades, Is The Ultimate US Election Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/heres-why-trump-kamala-race-tightest-in-decades-is-the-ultimate-us-election-showdown/): The polls have failed to project a clear winner and the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains close. Here’s what to expect on November 5.
- [Bodies of 16 migrants recovered off Tunisia’s eastern coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/bodies-of-16-migrants-recovered-off-tunisias-eastern-coast/): Samples have been taken to identify the bodies of the migrants and refugees ‘due to the extent of decomposition’.
- [‘Don’t Want To Be In A War With Vladimir Putin’: Trump’s Running Mate Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/dont-want-to-be-in-a-war-with-vladimir-putin-trumps-running-mate-vance/): JD Vance said it is counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy.
- [At Trump Rally, Speaker Claims Kamala Harris Started Career As Prostitute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/at-trump-rally-speaker-claims-kamala-harris-started-career-as-prostitute/): Businessman Grant Cardone told a packed Madison Square Garden that Kamala Harris and ‘her pimp handlers’ will destroy the US.
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: Why Is It Almost Impossible To Commit Voter Fraud In States?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/us-presidential-elections-2024-why-is-it-almost-impossible-to-commit-voter-fraud-in-states/): Crimes such as voting more than once, tampering with ballots, lying about your residence or casting someone else’ ballot can be punished with hefty fines and imprisonment. Non-US citizens who break election laws can be deported
- [Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a ‘death squad’ as mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/philippines-ex-president-duterte-says-he-kept-a-death-squad-as-mayor/): The former president admits he had instructed policemen to ‘encourage’ suspects to fight back to justify their killings.
- [Current climate pledges by nations ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal, UN body says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/current-climate-pledges-by-nations-miles-short-of-2030-goal-un-body-says/): The world’s current climate pledges would only cut emissions by 2.6 percent by 2030, says the UNFCCC.
- [Indian Man Dies While Trying to Cross English Channel After Boat Deflates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/indian-man-dies-while-trying-to-cross-english-channel-after-boat-deflates/): As many as 56 migrants have died this year while attempting to cross the English Channel through life-threatening means to reach Britain.
- [Who Are The Chinese Hackers Targeting The 2024 US Elections? How Serious Is The Breach? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/who-are-the-chinese-hackers-targeting-the-2024-us-elections-how-serious-is-the-breach-explained/): The Chinese hackers’ group, codenamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, exclusively collects counterintelligence on critical American assets and institutions during political campaigns
- [Fact-check: Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/fact-check-donald-trumps-madison-square-garden-rally-in-new-york-city/): Trump rallied his MAGA troops with angry words about immigration and mocked Kamala Harris. We fact check his claims.
- [Japan PM Ishiba says will stay in office despite election setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/japan-pm-ishiba-says-will-stay-in-office-despite-election-setback/): Sunday’s snap election was the governing party’s worst result in 15 years, exit polls and media showed.
- [Report from scene of major Israeli attack on north Gaza homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/report-from-scene-of-major-israeli-attack-on-north-gaza-homes/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout has been to the site of a major Israeli air attack on homes in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya.
- ['We Don't Seek War But...': Iran's President Warns of 'Appropriate Response' To Israeli Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/we-dont-seek-war-but-irans-president-warns-of-appropriate-response-to-israeli-attack/): Pezeshkian’s remarks came in reference to Israel’s overnight air attack on Saturday in retaliation for Iran’s missile barrage on October 1.
- [Egypt urges two-day truce as Israel kills 1,000 during northern Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/egypt-urges-two-day-truce-as-israel-kills-1000-during-northern-gaza-siege/): President Sisi’s plan includes exchanging four Israeli captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
- [McDonald's Burger tied to E Coli Wave Back on Menu After Testing Rules It Out As Source](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/mcdonalds-burger-tied-to-e-coli-wave-back-on-menu-after-testing-rules-it-out-as-source/): McDonald’s had pulled the Quarter Pounder burger from menus in several states after an E. coli outbreak was announced last week.
- [Israel ‘Gathered Months' Worth Of Intel’ In Iran Attack, US Hints Tehran’s Missile Capacity Intact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/israel-gathered-months-worth-of-intel-in-iran-attack-us-hints-tehrans-missile-capacity-intact/): Israel claims to have gathered a huge cache of intelligence on Iran during its Oct 26 retaliatory attack on the Islamic Republic. A senior Israeli security official told Channel 12 that “information gathered during the attack alone is equivalent to months of intelligence work.””Years of preparation and training cannot compare to a few hours of […]
- [Olympus CEO resigns over alleged purchase of illegal drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/olympus-ceo-resigns-over-alleged-purchase-of-illegal-drugs/): CEO Stefan Kaufmann was asked to resign following internal inquiry, Japanese firm says.
- [Modi, Spain’s Sanchez launch India’s first private military aircraft plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/modi-spains-sanchez-launch-indias-first-private-military-aircraft-plant/): The Tata Aircraft Complex will produce Airbus C-295 transport military aircraft in collaboration with Airbus Spain.
- [Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan’s white-ball cricket coach amid power rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/gary-kirsten-resigns-as-pakistans-white-ball-cricket-coach-amid-power-rift/): Kirsten leaves after six months into his role as the men’s ODI and T20 coach amid growing disagreements with the PCB.
- [South Africa’s legal team says ‘intent is clear’ in Israel’s Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/south-africas-legal-team-says-intent-is-clear-in-israels-gaza-genocide/): Monday is the ICJ’s deadline for South Africa to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza.
- [Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/why-could-a-silent-asthma-epidemic-be-sweeping-africa/): Millions of adolescents in Africa could be living unknowingly with asthma as cases go undiagnosed, researchers find.
- [Biden To Cast His Early-Voting Ballot For US Elections On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/biden-to-cast-his-early-voting-ballot-for-us-elections-on-monday/): Biden stepped away from the presidential race in July after a poor debate performance against Trump led to overwhelming pressure from Democrats to withdraw.
- [Secret Iranian Military Bases Damaged in Israeli Attack, Show Satellite Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/secret-iranian-military-bases-damaged-in-israeli-attack-show-satellite-images/): The secret Iranian military bases were linked to Iran’s controversial nuclear programme and another tied to its ballistic missile programme.
- [‘Children torn apart’ as Israel attacks Gaza school sheltering Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/children-torn-apart-as-israel-attacks-gaza-school-sheltering-palestinians/): Residents report a plane destroying the UN building, which collapsed on top of people, calling the raid a ‘massacre’.
- [US election: 8 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/us-election-8-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Trump is expected head to Georgia while Harris will try to energise voters in Michigan.
- [Ferrari’s Sainz wins Mexico F1; Norris closes gap on penalised Verstappen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/ferraris-sainz-wins-mexico-f1-norris-closes-gap-on-penalised-verstappen/): Verstappen’s two clashes with Norris cost him two points, closing the drivers’ gap with four races to go in the season.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 976](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-976/): As the war enters its 976th day, these are the main developments.
- [London Mayor Sadiq Khan Joins Thousands Of Hindus At Trafalgar Square Diwali Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-joins-thousands-of-hindus-at-trafalgar-square-diwali-event/): Thousands of people gathered at Trafalgar Square in central London to celebrate the annual Diwali event, also attended by mayor.
- [Elon Musk Introduces Himself as 'Dark Gothic MAGA' at Trump's New York Rally | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/elon-musk-introduces-himself-as-dark-gothic-maga-at-trumps-new-york-rally-video/): Elon Musk, who is one of the most prominent Trump supporters, called the election a “real battle” and urged people to vote for the ex-president.
- [Massive Setback For Japan PM Ishiba As Ruling Party Fails to Win Parliamentary Majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/massive-setback-for-japan-pm-ishiba-as-ruling-party-fails-to-win-parliamentary-majority/): The results marked the worst election for Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which could only get 215 seats in the parliament, down from 279.
- [Uruguay headed for run-off vote in presidential race, forecasts suggest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/uruguay-headed-for-run-off-vote-in-presidential-race-forecasts-suggest/): Leftist history teacher and centre-right veterinarian set for run-off vote next month, according to pollsters.
- [Trump attacks Harris at mega-rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/28/trump-attacks-harris-at-mega-rally-at-new-yorks-madison-square-garden/): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris rally supporters as US election race remains too close to call entering final stretch.
- [Plight of Gaza civilians ‘unbearable’ as Israel kills over 50 in a day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/plight-of-gaza-civilians-unbearable-as-israel-kills-over-50-in-a-day/): UN chief Guterres says death and injury in north Gaza are ‘harrowing’ and calls plight of Palestinians ‘unbearable’.
- [Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/bulgaria-centre-right-leads-in-snap-vote-fails-to-win-majority-exit-polls/): GERB party in the lead in parliamentary elections, but falls short of majority needed to end political instability.
- [EU urges probe into Georgia’s vote ‘irregularities’; PM rejects accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/eu-urges-probe-into-georgias-vote-irregularities-pm-rejects-accusations/): Georgia’s president has called for mass protests, but the Georgian PM says the ruling party’s victory ‘is impressive’.
- [Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority in blow to new PM Ishiba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/japans-ruling-coalition-loses-majority-in-blow-to-new-pm-ishiba/): The outcome is a serious blow for PM Ishiba as his Liberal Democratic Party suffers its worst result in 15 years.
- [Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/is-a-peace-deal-in-gaza-possible-after-the-killing-of-yahya-sinwar/): Leaders gather in Doha for yet another round of ceasefire talks, with hopes running high.
- [China Vows ‘Countermeasures’, ‘Deploys’ Drones, Jets Around Taiwan After US-Taipei $2bn Arms Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/china-vows-countermeasures-deploys-drones-jets-around-taiwan-after-us-taipei-2bn-arms-deal/): On October 27, China deployed 19 fighter jets and drones around Taiwan, coinciding with Beijing’s condemnation of recent US arms sales to the island. This deployment was part of a “joint combat readiness patrol,” marking the third such exercise reported by Taiwan this month. In response, Taiwan monitored the situation closely and deployed its own […]
- [Egypt Proposes Two-Day Truce In Gaza In Exchange For Four Israeli Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/egypt-proposes-two-day-truce-in-gaza-in-exchange-for-four-israeli-hostages/): Egypt proposes a two-day ceasefire in Gaza to exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners
- [Nepal Suspends Thai AirAsia's Permit Over Unauthorised Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/nepal-suspends-thai-airasias-permit-over-unauthorised-landing/): The flight of Thai AirAsia has been suspended for the time being and the General Sales Agent of the airlines in Nepal has also been cancelled.
- [Bangladesh Ex-Army Chief, 10 Former Ministers Summoned Over Alleged Genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/bangladesh-ex-army-chief-10-former-ministers-summoned-over-alleged-genocide/): On October 17, the tribunal issued arrest warrants against Hasina and 45 others, including her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and several of her former cabinet members
- ['Terror Attack' In Tel Aviv After Israel Attacks Iran, Hezbollah Kills 5 IDF Reservists In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/terror-attack-in-tel-aviv-after-israel-attacks-iran-hezbollah-kills-5-idf-reservists-in-lebanon/): On October 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the Israeli Air Force’s strike on Iranian missile targets, claiming it severely harmed Iran’s defence capacity and achieved its objectives. This statement was made during a state ceremony honouring soldiers who died in conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu expressed gratitude to the US for its […]
- [Israeli protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech as Gaza truce talks resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/israeli-protesters-interrupt-netanyahus-speech-as-gaza-truce-talks-resume/): Pressure is mounting on Netanyahu’s administration to secure a deal for the release of the remaining captives in Gaza.
- [In Blow For PM Ishiba, Japan’s Ruling Coalition To Lose Majority In Snap Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/in-blow-for-pm-ishiba-japans-ruling-coalition-to-lose-majority-in-snap-polls/): Ishiba’s LDP and its partner Komeito will likely fall short of a majority in the snap elections held on Sunday.
- [UNSC Emergency Meet Set For Monday At Iran's Request Amid Middle East Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/unsc-emergency-meet-set-for-monday-at-irans-request-amid-middle-east-escalation/): The UN Security Council convenes an emergency meeting on Monday at Iran’s request
- [US President Biden To Celebrate Diwali With Indian-Americans At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/us-president-biden-to-celebrate-diwali-with-indian-americans-at-white-house/): This would be President Biden’s last Diwali reception at the White House as he is not running for the presidential election
- [An urgent call to save the staff and patients of Gaza’s al-Awda Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/an-urgent-call-to-save-the-staff-and-patients-of-gazas-al-awda-hospital/): Hospitals have become prisons in northern Gaza. This is a desperate cry to humanity.
- [China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/27/china-vows-to-take-necessary-measures-over-2bn-us-arms-sale-to-taiwan/): Beijing says latest arms package violates China’s sovereignty, endangers peace in the region.
- [US election: 6 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-election-6-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): With just six days remaining before the election, both candidates are rallying support in key swing states.
- [Helicopter crew rescues child from house in flood-hit Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/helicopter-crew-rescues-child-from-house-in-flood-hit-spain/): A child was rescued by a helicopter crew after torrential rains caused floods that have killed several people in Spain.
- [New York City Declares School Holiday For Diwali; World Trade Centre Lit Up To Mark Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/new-york-city-declares-school-holiday-for-diwali-world-trade-centre-lit-up-to-mark-celebrations/): New York City will observe a school holiday on November 1 to mark the Diwali festival, reflecting the city’s commitment to cultural appreciation.
- [Donald Trump attempts to recover Latino support with Pennsylvania rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/donald-trump-attempts-to-recover-latino-support-with-pennsylvania-rally/): The Republican presidential candidate surrounded himself with Latino surrogates in Allentown as he weathered scandal.
- [Canada's Opposition Leader Calls Off Diwali Event, Indian Diaspora Says 'Unacceptable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/canadas-opposition-leader-calls-off-diwali-event-indian-diaspora-says-unacceptable/): The office of Leader of Opposition in Canada cancelled Diwali celebration event, drawing sharp reaction from the Indian diaspora.
- [Canada Admits To Leaking Info Against India On Nijjar Killing To Washington Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/canada-admits-to-leaking-info-against-india-on-nijjar-killing-to-washington-post/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s aide admitted on Tuesday to leaking ‘intelligence’ to US media on India’s alleged foreign intervention.
- [‘Not who we are’: Harris seeks finish line push at crowded US capital rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/not-who-we-are-harris-seeks-finish-line-push-at-crowded-us-capital-rally/): Democrat gave her ‘closing argument’ speech at the Ellipse, where Donald Trump riled up supporters on January 6, 2021.
- [Israel again bombs Gaza’s Beit Lahiya hours after killing 93 in one strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/israel-again-bombs-gazas-beit-lahiya-hours-after-killing-93-in-one-strike/): Fresh Israeli attack on northern Gaza town kills 19 as US expresses horror at earlier raid that killed 93 people.
- [EU hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, prompting rebuke from Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/eu-hikes-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-prompting-rebuke-from-beijing/): China’s Commerce Ministry promises to take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect the interests of Chinese firms.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 978](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-978/): As the war enters its 978th day, these are the main developments.
- ['We Did Not Play Any Role': US Welcomes India-China Agreement On Border Disengagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/we-did-not-play-any-role-us-welcomes-india-china-agreement-on-border-disengagement/): The US has reacted to the India-China border disengagement agreement and said that it didn’t have any role to play in it.
- [Israeli Tanks Enter Khiam Outskirts In Deep South Lebanon Incursion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/israeli-tanks-enter-khiam-outskirts-in-deep-south-lebanon-incursion-report/): The official National News Agency reported the entry of “a large number of tanks belonging to the Israeli occupation army” into the eastern outskirts of Khiam, some six kilometres (nearly four miles) from the border with Israel
- ['Will Take Necessary Measures': China Slams European Union Over EV Tariffs Of Up To 35.3%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/will-take-necessary-measures-china-slams-european-union-over-ev-tariffs-of-up-to-35-3/): The extra taxes have been controversial, with strong opposition from Germany and Hungary amid fears of provoking China’s ire and setting off a bitter trade war
- ['Will Hit Targets Spared Last Time If...': Israel Warns Iran Against Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/will-hit-targets-spared-last-time-if-israel-warns-iran-against-retaliation/): Israel’s military chief on Tuesday warned Iran not to pursue any retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes near Tehran last week.
- [‘Remember Hillary Said Deplorable…’: Donald Trump Reacts To Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/remember-hillary-said-deplorable-donald-trump-reacts-to-bidens-garbage-remark/): Biden’s comments drew swift backlash online, with Republicans immediately connecting them to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 remark that half of Trump’s supporters were “deplorables”
- [US tech stocks send Nasdaq to hit record high, as Alphabet beats forecasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-tech-stocks-send-nasdaq-to-hit-record-high-as-alphabet-beats-forecasts/): Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index rises 0.8 percent as investors bet on strong earnings from Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.
- [Harris makes final pitch to voters one week before US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/harris-makes-final-pitch-to-voters-one-week-before-us-election/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made her final pitch to voters one week before the US election.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia war is being pushed ‘beyond borders’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-russia-war-is-being-pushed-beyond-borders/): Ukrainian president’s remarks come as a number of North Korean troops arrive in Russia’s Kursk region.
- [Jeff Bezos Defends Blocking Kamala Harris  Endorsement As Subscribers Dump Washington Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/jeff-bezos-defends-blocking-kamala-harris-endorsement-as-subscribers-dump-washington-post/): Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a U.S. presidential candidate after a report that more than 200,000 people had canceled their digital subscriptions following the move.The decision blocked an endorsement of Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, the National Public Radio report said, and many people in messages […]
- [CNN bans panellist Ryan Girdusky who verbally attacked Mehdi Hasan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/cnn-bans-panellist-ryan-girdusky-who-verbally-attacked-mehdi-hasan/): CNN has banned a conservative commentator from the network after he targeted journalist Mehdi Hasan.
- [Why is Israel banning the UN’s relief agency for Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/why-is-israel-banning-the-uns-relief-agency-for-palestinians/): Israel’s parliament passed bills that would ban UNRWA from operating in Israeli territory.
- [More outrage after Trump calls controversial New York rally ‘a lovefest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/more-outrage-after-trump-calls-controversial-new-york-rally-a-lovefest/): Backlash is growing from the Sunday rally, where a comedian made crude jokes about migrants and Puerto Ricans.
- [Watch | Hamas Attacks Israeli Tank In Jabalia Refugee Camp | Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/watch-hamas-attacks-israeli-tank-in-jabalia-refugee-camp-gaza-war/): A video released by Hamas on October 28 is said to show an attack by the group on an Israeli tank in Jabalia.Reuters was not able to independently verify the location and date of the footage.Israeli tanks thrust deeper on Monday into two north Gaza towns and a historic refugee camp, trapping around 100,000 civilians, […]
- [30 Million Americans Cast Early Votes, Polls Show Trump Cutting Down Harris’ Lead | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/30-million-americans-cast-early-votes-polls-show-trump-cutting-down-harris-lead-us-news/): With Election Day approaching, over 30 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting. Recent polls reveal a tightening race, with Donald Trump gaining ground on Kamala Harris, who currently leads the race. Political analysts attribute the shift to increased Republican turnout and intensified campaigning in key battleground states. Both candidates are focusing […]
- [Iran Triples Military Budget, 'Israeli Strikes Kill Over 150' in Gaza & Lebanon, 4 Idf Troops Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/iran-triples-military-budget-israeli-strikes-kill-over-150-in-gaza-lebanon-4-idf-troops-killed/): Iran’s government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said on Oct. 29. Fatemeh Mohajerani announced a plan that would increase Iran’s military budget by 200% at a news conference in Tehran. However, Mohajerani did not elaborate and Tehran has not disclosed any figures. According to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, the Islamic […]
- [Connecticut Is Kamala Harris’ Safe Bet This Election, Here’s What To Expect On November 5?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/connecticut-is-kamala-harris-safe-bet-this-election-heres-what-to-expect-on-november-5/): Connecticut has voted Democratic in the last eight presidential elections.
- [Reliably Red Alabama Bodes Well From Donald Trump, Here’s What To Expect On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/reliably-red-alabama-bodes-well-from-donald-trump-heres-what-to-expect-on-election-day/): Alabama has not voted for a Democrat since 1976 when it voted for Jimmy Carter.
- [‘Hezbollah Rocket Attack’ Kills One in Israel As IDF Tanks Make 'Deepest' South Lebanon Incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/hezbollah-rocket-attack-kills-one-in-israel-as-idf-tanks-make-deepest-south-lebanon-incursion/): Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility for an October 29 drone strike on southern Israel. Israel’s military reported that the drone landed in an open area, without causing immediate casualties or damage. The Houthis also said they that launched missile attacks on three ships in the Red Sea. Reuters citing a a maritime security source said the […]
- [Russia’s Putin launches drill of nuclear forces simulating strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/russias-putin-launches-drill-of-nuclear-forces-simulating-strikes/): The exercise involved Russia’s full nuclear “triad” of ground, sea, and air-launched missiles
- [Trump singles out immigration as ‘biggest issue’ at Mar-a-Lago event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/trump-singles-out-immigration-as-biggest-issue-at-mar-a-lago-event/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump launched his final week of campaigning with an event at his Mar-a-Lago.
- [‘Our Pride’: A Japanese Village Awaiting Extinction Sees Hope In Its Lone Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/our-pride-a-japanese-village-awaiting-extinction-sees-hope-in-its-lone-child/): Ichinono is a hamlet in Japan’s Hyogo with a population below 60 and is a dying village.
- [Israel’s UNRWA ban a ‘new level in war against UN’, Palestinian envoy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israels-unrwa-ban-a-new-level-in-war-against-un-palestinian-envoy-says/): The Knesset passed a bill on Monday banning the UN agency for Palestine refugees from operating in Israel.
- [Eight wounded in new attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/eight-wounded-in-new-attack-on-unifil-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): UNIFIL says rocket attack likely fired by Hezbollah or ‘affiliated group’ hit its headquarters in Naqoura.
- [Russia Holds Fresh Nuclear Drills Under Putin’s Supervision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/russia-holds-fresh-nuclear-drills-under-putins-supervision/): Russia held the nuclear tests at a test site in the far-eastern Kamchatka peninsula.
- [Higher Prices For Chinese EVs In EU As New Import Levies Begin Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/higher-prices-for-chinese-evs-in-eu-as-new-import-levies-begin-thursday/): EU places five-year duties on Chinese EV imports; Germany warns of risks to jobs and growth.
- [Google Fined 2 Trillion Billion Rubles By Russian, Kremlin-Run Channels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/google-fined-2-trillion-billion-rubles-by-russian-kremlin-run-channels/): Google has been fined by state-affiliated Russian TV channels for not restoring their accounts and accounts of pro-Kremlin media outlets.
- [Instagram Down? Thousands Of Users Face Issues In Sending, Reading DMs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/instagram-down-thousands-of-users-face-issues-in-sending-reading-dms/): Instagram is experiencing a technical issue, with thousands of users reporting problems sending messages and accessing direct messages (DMs).
- [Musk In Washington? Trump Says ‘We’re Going To Bring Him In'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/musk-in-washington-trump-says-were-going-to-bring-him-in/): Republican Donald Trump on Monday (October 28) touted a role for Elon Musk in his administration if he wins the presidency, as he rallied supporters in Atlanta, Georgia.Millions of Americans have already cast their vote before the Nov. 5 election, which national polls including the latest one from Reuters/Ipsos, and surveys in swing states, show […]
- [Israel ‘Froze’ Iranian Radars During Attack, Tehran Says 'Minor Damages Repaired Immediately'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israel-froze-iranian-radars-during-attack-tehran-says-minor-damages-repaired-immediately/): Israel had reportedly breached Iranian radar systems just moments before the IDF launched its attack on Iran on Oct. 26. The reported breach even led to Iranian radar screens freezing on the night of attack, Israeli broadcaster KAN reported.Due to this possible breach, Iran’s ability to intercept targets was limited, KAN reported citing Iranian sources. […]
- [Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon hits airwaves after prison release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/ex-trump-strategist-steve-bannon-hits-airwaves-after-prison-release/): Completing his four-month term for contempt of Congress, Bannon said ‘we’re going to deliver a knock-out blow’.
- [What does UNRWA do and why has Israel banned it from West Bank, Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/what-does-unrwa-do-and-why-has-israel-banned-it-from-west-bank-gaza/): What are in the bills passed by Israel to ban the Palestinian refugee agency, and what services is it responsible for?
- ['Garbage Island' Joke Riles Puerto Ricans, Trump in Damage Control, Vance: Let's Have A Little Fun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/garbage-island-joke-riles-puerto-ricans-trump-in-damage-control-vance-lets-have-a-little-fun/): Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on October 27 stirred controversy with its harsh rhetoric. Several of Trump’s allies expressed dismay at the language used by speakers at the New York City event. An off-color joke about Puerto Rico by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe set a divisive tone at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally. This led […]
- [Nvidia-Backed AI Model Can Drastically Cut Drug Development Costs, Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/nvidia-backed-ai-model-can-drastically-cut-drug-development-costs-time/): Iambic Therapeutics’ Enchant model predicts how a given drug will perform at the earliest stage of development.
- [Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/conflict-condemns-sudan-to-huge-displacement-rampant-sexual-violence-un/): More than 14 million forced from their homes with hunger, disease and sexual violence rampant.
- [Qatar’s Akram Afif, Japan’s Kiko Seike win AFC Player of the Year awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/qatars-akram-afif-japans-kiko-seike-win-afc-player-of-the-year-awards/): Al Sadd forward Afif won the award for the second time after leading Qatar to the AFC Asian Cup title at home in 2023.
- [Israel’s UNRWA ban condemned as agenda of ‘ethnic cleansing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israels-unrwa-ban-condemned-as-agenda-of-ethnic-cleansing/): Israel’s ban of UNRWA has prompted alarm for Palestinians and concern from experts who say it could be ethnic cleansing.
- ['If You Follow Nasrallah's Path...' Israel Threatens To Assassinate New Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/if-you-follow-nasrallahs-path-israel-threatens-to-assassinate-new-hezbollah-chief-naim-qassem/): Hezbollah has announced Naim Qassem as its new head. Qassem, whose promotion from deputy leader was announced on Oct. 29, replaces Hassan Nasrallah as secretary-general of the Lebanon-based armed group. Nasrallah was killed in Beirut in late September by an Israeli strike. Many other senior Hezbollah officials have also been targeted since Israel turned its […]
- [Portland Police Says Ballot Box Arson Incidents Linked, Release Suspect’s Vehicle’s Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/portland-police-says-ballot-box-arson-incidents-linked-release-suspects-vehicles-images/): Police believe three suspected arsons at ballot drop boxes in the northwestern U.S. states of Washington and Oregon are linked, and have identified what they believe is a suspect vehicle in Oregon, officials said on Monday (October 28).Two separate blazes erupted Monday in Portland, Oregon, damaging three ballots, and in Vancouver, Washington, destroying hundreds, officials […]
- [Watch: Harris Caught Admitting She’s Struggling With Male Voters In Hot Mic Moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/watch-harris-caught-admitting-shes-struggling-with-male-voters-in-hot-mic-moment/): The conversation happened at a bar in Kalamazoo, Michigan when Kamala Harris was speaking to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
- [Fireworks store fires in India set off huge explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/fireworks-store-fires-in-india-set-off-huge-explosions/): Huge explosions were seen in two incidents involving stores of fireworks being set on fire in India.
- [Why are people boycotting Apple’s new iPhone 16?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/why-are-people-boycotting-apples-new-iphone-16/): We join the debate as protests over the iPhone 16 demand accountability for exploitation in mineral mining.
- [It’s raining bombs in a city by the sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/its-raining-bombs-in-a-city-by-the-sea/): Lebanon’s Tyre has seen Israeli-wrought destruction before and has recovered. It will rebuild yet again.
- [North Korean troops in Russia: How will it impact the Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/north-korean-troops-in-russia-how-will-it-impact-the-ukraine-war/): The US says it will not impose new limits on Ukraine’s use of its weapons if North Korea joins Russia’s war.
- [Black voters grapple with US electoral power – and the temptation of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/black-voters-grapple-with-us-electoral-power-and-the-temptation-of-trump/): Georgia’s traditionally Democrat-supporting 2.6 million Black voters are a growing segment. Can Trump make inroads?
- [Vatican body urges compensation for abused minors, action against priests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/vatican-body-urges-compensation-for-abused-minors-action-against-priests/): Vatican commission’s report is first-ever assessment of church’s efforts to address crisis of sexual abuse by clergy.
- [US Intel Leak: In ‘Clear Step Down’ Pentagon ‘Transfers’ Iran-Linked Tabatabai To ‘Education’ Dept](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-intel-leak-in-clear-step-down-pentagon-transfers-iran-linked-tabatabai-to-education-dept/): A Pentagon staffer suspected of leaking US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran has reportedly been transferred to a new role, as per a report. The move comes after the Iranian-origin staffer faced scrutiny due to her alleged role in the recent leak of ‘classified US intelligence documents.’Ariane Tabatabai, the Iranian American academic reported […]
- [Abortion In Constitution? Democrat Win? Colorado Votes On Mega Issues On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/abortion-in-constitution-democrat-win-colorado-votes-on-mega-issues-on-election-day/): Along with choosing between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Colorado voters will also decide whether or not to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution.
- [North Korea's Top Diplomat Visits Moscow, Amid Reports Of Troop Support For Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/north-koreas-top-diplomat-visits-moscow-amid-reports-of-troop-support-for-russia/): North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s visit to Russia is raising concerns, as Seoul and the Pentagon warn of North Korea’s military support for Russia in Ukraine.
- [Watch: Tram Derails And Plows Into IPhone And Computer Shop In Norway’s Oslo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/watch-tram-derails-and-plows-into-iphone-and-computer-shop-in-norways-oslo/): No one had suffered serious injuries at the accident and were treated at the scene.
- [China’s Sole Female Spaceflight Engineer Joins ‘Shenzhou-19 Mission’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/chinas-sole-female-spaceflight-engineer-joins-shenzhou-19-mission/): Chinese astronauts said on Tuesday they were braced for challenges faced in space as they were set to carry out the upcoming Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission, the country’s latest effort to make itself a major space power.China will send the three-member crew, two men and one woman, to replace the Chinese astronauts who’ve lived on the […]
- ['Have Sex At This Time...': China Urging Women To Get Pregnant As Birth Rate Declines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/have-sex-at-this-time-china-urging-women-to-get-pregnant-as-birth-rate-declines/): During the counseling sessions, Chinese government officials discuss women’s menstrual cycles and offer guidance on ideal intercourse timing to improve their likelihood of conception
- [A sudden Israeli bombing, then a Beirut family’s scramble for safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/a-sudden-israeli-bombing-then-a-beirut-familys-scramble-for-safety/): It was a regular evening at the Merhis’ home. Then a bomb ripped through their building, turning everything lethal.
- [Iran plans to increase military budget by 200 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/iran-plans-to-increase-military-budget-by-200-percent/): Defence spending boost needs parliament nod, comes as Iran and Israel exchanged tit-for-tat missile strikes in October.
- [Georgia to run partial recount amid claims of election fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/georgia-to-run-partial-recount-amid-claims-of-election-fraud/): Ballots in five randomly selected polling stations in each of Georgia’s 84 electoral districts will be recounted.
- [‘Island of garbage’: Why Puerto Ricans matter to the 2024 US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/island-of-garbage-why-puerto-ricans-matter-to-the-2024-us-election/): Remarks by a stand-up comedian at a Trump rally could swing the vote in battleground states like Pennsylvania.
- [Bacha Khan: Defying an Empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/bacha-khan-defying-an-empire/): The life of Pashtun leader Bacha Khan, who fought to end British colonial rule in India by non-violent means.
- [Who Is Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's New Leader And Hassan Nasrallah's Successor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/who-is-sheikh-naim-qassem-hezbollahs-new-leader-and-hassan-nasrallahs-successor/): Qassem has been serving as Hezbollah’s acting head since Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike on September 27.
- ['King Rama X' Is The Richest Monarch In The World, Britain's King Charles Not Even In Top 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/king-rama-x-is-the-richest-monarch-in-the-world-britains-king-charles-not-even-in-top-10/): The 66-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, was crowned King of Thailand after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej
- [US Election 2024: Why ‘Legacy Media’ Outlets Have Ditched The Tradition Of Endorsing Candidates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-election-2024-why-legacy-media-outlets-have-ditched-the-tradition-of-endorsing-candidates/): US Election 2024: Critics have alleged that Jeff Bezos (owner of The Washington Post) and Patrick Soon-Shiong (owner of The Los Angeles Times) do not want to annoy Donald Trump as polls suggest he has a 50-50 chance of victory
- [CNN bans conservative commentator after verbal attack on Mehdi Hasan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/cnn-bans-conservative-commentator-after-verbal-attack-on-mehdi-hasan/): US network says it has ‘zero room for racism’ after Girdusky tells Hasan: ‘I hope your beeper doesn’t go off.’
- [Israeli strikes reportedly kill more than 150 in northern Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israeli-strikes-reportedly-kill-more-than-150-in-northern-gaza-and-lebanon/): Attacks carried out as the humanitarian situation worsens and ceasefire talks are expected to be fruitless.
- [JD Vance questions reaction to racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/jd-vance-questions-reaction-to-racist-puerto-rico-joke-at-trump-rally/): Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance suggested that people should ‘take a chill pill’.
- [America is a decomposing myth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/america-is-a-decomposing-myth/): American ‘democracy’ is a sweet illusion meant to convince the gullible that party 1 is different from party 1a.
- [Hezbollah Names Naim Kassem As New Chief Month After Nasrallah's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/hezbollah-names-naim-kassem-as-new-chief-month-after-nasrallahs-killing/): Sheikh Naim Kassem, earlier this month vowed in a televised speech to “defeat our enemies and drive them out of our lands”
- [Israel Says Military Goals Against Hezbollah Achieved, Can Promote Diplomatic Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israel-says-military-goals-against-hezbollah-achieved-can-promote-diplomatic-resolution/): More than 2,700 people have been killed by Israeli bombardments of Lebanon a year after Hezbollah and Israel began trading fire.
- [How Did The Tiny Nation of Armenia Become India's Largest Arms Importer? | Explainer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/how-did-the-tiny-nation-of-armenia-become-indias-largest-arms-importer-explainer/): India’s arms sales to Armenia will strengthen its economy and signify a strategic alliance aimed at expanding influence in the geopolitically crucial South Caucasus region
- [Netanyahu Shrugs Off UNRWA Ban “Catastrophe”, Tells US ‘Lapid Did It’ As World Decries ‘Vendetta’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/netanyahu-shrugs-off-unrwa-ban-catastrophe-tells-us-lapid-did-it-as-world-decries-vendetta/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the opposition for halting UNRWA’s operations in Israel and the “occupied areas” after global outcry, as per a report. Netanyahu falsely told his ally the US that opposition MPs were the ones responsible for advancing anti-UNRWA legislation, as per an Axios report.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had reportedly raised […]
- [Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/hezbollah-names-naim-qassem-as-new-chief/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [The US Electoral College – How the South used slavery for political gain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/the-us-electoral-college-how-the-south-used-slavery-for-political-gain/): System to pick US president created in 1787, when the South found a way to inflate its numbers and political influence.
- [Trump Vs Harris: 'World's Most Accurate Economist' Picks His Clear Favourite In US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/trump-vs-harris-worlds-most-accurate-economist-picks-his-clear-favourite-in-us-election/): Christophe Barraud has based his forecast on various metrics, including betting odds, poll analyses and financial market signals
- [VP Nominee Tim Walz's Secret Affair With Chinese Official's Daughter Left Her Suicidal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/vp-nominee-tim-walzs-secret-affair-with-chinese-officials-daughter-left-her-suicidal-report/): Jenna Wang, 59, said she fell in love with Walz during his teaching stint in China in 1989 and their breakup left her feeling “like a prostitute”.
- [Pakistan: Polio Vaccinators Attacked, Held Hostage In Two Separate Incidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/pakistan-polio-vaccinators-attacked-held-hostage-in-two-separate-incidents/): No group claimed responsibility for the brutal attack
- [Burkina Faso putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/burkina-faso-putting-civilians-at-risk-amid-conflict-with-rebels-hrw/): Government accused of making people targets during August attack by al-Qaeda-linked armed group.
- [Israeli military wiped out 902 families in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/israeli-military-wiped-out-902-families-in-gaza/): Families killed in war.
- [Largest US Bank Sues Customers Over Viral TikTok Cheque Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/largest-us-bank-sues-customers-over-viral-tiktok-cheque-fraud/): Last month, the Wall Street Journal said the bank was investigating thousands of possible check fraud incidents
- [What Is 'Taiwan Independence' And Is Taiwan Already Independent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/what-is-taiwan-independence-and-is-taiwan-already-independent/): For decades, the Republic of China in Taipei also claimed to be the legitimate Chinese government
- [The US and Israel have nothing to gain from their war on the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/the-us-and-israel-have-nothing-to-gain-from-their-war-on-the-un/): By attacking the UN and the rules based order, these two rogue states are merely hastening their own decline.
- [Man City’s Rodri, Barcelona’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or amid Real Madrid snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/man-citys-rodri-barcelonas-bonmati-win-ballon-dor-amid-real-madrid-snub/): Real Madrid boycotted the award ceremony in an apparent protest as Vinicius did not win despite being the frontrunner.
- [Malaysia’s ex-leader Mahathir, 99, discharged from hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/malaysias-ex-leader-mahathir-99-discharged-from-hospital/): Southeast Asian country’s longest-serving prime minister had been hospitalised for a respiratory infection.
- [US election: 7 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-election-7-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): On Tuesday, Kamala Harris will be in Washington, DC, while Trump will be travelling to Pennsylvania.
- [US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-election-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-in-maps-and-charts/): Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 977](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-977/): As the war enters its 977th day, these are the main developments.
- [China's Xi Asked Biden To Change Official Language On Taiwan, US Refused | Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/chinas-xi-asked-biden-to-change-official-language-on-taiwan-us-refused-report/): While the US does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, it has opposed China’s increasing aggression near the island country and provided military support.
- [US Election: Probe Underway After Hundreds Of Ballots Destroyed In Vancouver, Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-election-probe-underway-after-hundreds-of-ballots-destroyed-in-vancouver-washington/): Police said incendiary devices started the fires in the drop boxes in Portland and Vancouver
- [Brazil Becomes Second BRICS Country After India Not To Join China’s BRI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/brazil-becomes-second-brics-country-after-india-not-to-join-chinas-bri/): In a major setback to China’s BRI, Brazil has decided against joining Beijing’s multibilliondollar initiative becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc not to endorse the mega project.
- ['Celebrated Openly And Proudly': US President Biden Hosts His Last White House Diwali Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/celebrated-openly-and-proudly-us-president-biden-hosts-his-last-white-house-diwali-celebrations/): US President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans.
- ['Preparing For War': In New Video, Israel Shows Hezbollah's Advance Tunnel System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/preparing-for-war-in-new-video-israel-shows-hezbollahs-advance-tunnel-system/): At least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes on three villages in eastern Lebanon’s city of Baalbek
- [Washington Post owner defends decision to end presidential endorsements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/washington-post-owner-defends-decision-to-end-presidential-endorsements/): Jeff Bezos claims giving such support can ‘create a perception of bias’.
- [‘Intolerable’, ‘dangerous precedent’: World condemns Israel’s UNRWA ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/intolerable-dangerous-precedent-world-condemns-israels-unrwa-ban/): Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
- [US finalises restrictions on AI, semiconductor investments in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/29/us-finalises-restrictions-on-ai-semiconductor-investments-in-china/): Treasury Department says curbs will ensure US investment does not advance technologies that threaten national security.
- ['Will Try To Go Beyond Disengagement':  Defence Minister On India-China Border Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/will-try-to-go-beyond-disengagement-defence-minister-on-india-china-border-truce/): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces consensus to restore India-China LAC situation
- [US election: 5 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-election-5-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Kamala Harris will visit two swing states, while Donald Trump travels to Nevada and New Mexico.
- [LA Dodgers’ stunning comeback beats NY Yankees, seals World Series 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/la-dodgers-stunning-comeback-beats-ny-yankees-seals-world-series-2024/): Dodgers bounced back from 5-0 down in Game 5 to complete series win in New York, with Freddie Freeman named the MVP.
- [US Detects H5N1 Bird Flu In A Pig For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-detects-h5n1-bird-flu-in-a-pig-for-the-first-time/): The US has detected H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time, raising concerns about potential virus transmission risks and prompting enhanced surveillance measures
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 979](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-979/): As the war enters its 979th day, these are the main developments.
- [Taiwan shuts down, braces for arrival of Super Typhoon Kong-rey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/taiwan-shuts-down-braces-for-arrival-of-super-typhoon-kong-rey/): Biggest typhoon in decades will hit Taiwan where schools and businesses have been suspended amid heavy rains, winds.
- [Lebanese PM Mikati ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Lebanon, Israel ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/lebanese-pm-mikati-cautiously-optimistic-about-lebanon-israel-ceasefire/): Lebanon’s caretake PM Najib Mikati said Washington’s Middle East envoy ‘suggested’ a ceasefire could be within reach.
- [‘Ready to die’: Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/ready-to-die-protesters-face-bullets-for-political-change-in-mozambique/): At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls.
- [Japan's Mount Fuji Remains Snowless For The First Time In 130 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/japans-mount-fuji-remains-snowless-for-the-first-time-in-130-years/): Mount Fuji has yet to receive snow as of October 2, marking the latest date in 130 years
- [India Canada Row News | Canada Government's Report Claims  Cyber Threat From India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/india-canada-row-news-canada-governments-report-claims-cyber-threat-from-india-news18/): India Canada Row | Canada Government’s report stokes row, claims cyber threat from India
- [North Korea Test-Fires ICBM In First Test Since Reports Of Troop Deployment To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/north-korea-test-fires-icbm-in-first-test-since-reports-of-troop-deployment-to-russia/): North Korea launches a powerful missile in its first test since allegations of troop deployments to Russia
- [Famous US Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin Endorses Donald Trump For President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/famous-us-moonwalker-buzz-aldrin-endorses-donald-trump-for-president/): Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald Trump for president, praising his leadership and space policies while criticizing Kamala Harris ahead of the election
- [What Joe Rogan, Washington Post dramas say about the US election and media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/what-joe-rogan-washington-post-dramas-say-about-the-us-election-and-media/): Trump and Harris have both shunned newspapers in favour of podcasts, highlighting media’s struggle for relevance.
- [Elon Musk ordered to appear in court to defend his $1m election giveaway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/elon-musk-ordered-to-appear-in-court-to-defend-his-1m-election-giveaway/): World’s richest man told to be present on Thursday morning but unclear if he will attend.
- [US Judge Orders Musk To Appear In Court Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway Lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-judge-orders-musk-to-appear-in-court-over-1-million-voter-giveaway-lawsuit/): Elon Musk faces court in Philadelphia over a lawsuit challenging his PAC’s $1M giveaway to voters
- ['Kamala, Joe Call Us All Garbage': Trump's Retort To Biden Ahead Of Election | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/kamala-joe-call-us-all-garbage-trumps-retort-to-biden-ahead-of-election-watch/): Biden’s remarks about Trump supporters backfire as he faces backlash for calling out racist comments at a rally
- [North Korea launches ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-towards-the-sea-south-korea-says/): North Korea may have test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, South Korea media report.
- [Former FTX executive Nishad Singh spared prison for cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/former-ftx-executive-nishad-singh-spared-prison-for-cooperation/): Singh had testified as a prosecution witness in the trial that led to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction.
- [Prosecutors push for 17-year sentence for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/prosecutors-push-for-17-year-sentence-for-pentagon-leaker-jack-teixeira/): A low-level airman, Teixeira pleaded guilty to sharing hundreds of classified files on the social media site Discord.
- [Military interaction with N Korea doesn’t breach int’l law: Russia UN envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/military-interaction-with-n-korea-doesnt-breach-intl-law-russia-un-envoy/): US and South Korean defence chiefs call on Pyongyang to withdraw its troops from Russia.
- [Israeli F-35s Escorted Netanyahu's Plane As Wife Sara Feared Hezbollah Attack Over Nasrallah Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/israeli-f-35s-escorted-netanyahus-plane-as-wife-sara-feared-hezbollah-attack-over-nasrallah-killing/): The Israeli Air Force scrambled two F-35s to escort Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane when he returned from the US last month. The demand came from Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, as per the Israeli Walla news site.Sara feared a Hezbollah attempt to shoot down the plane in retaliation for Israel’s assassination of its chief Hassan Nasrallah […]
- [Dozens of people dead after flash flood in Spain’s Valencia region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/dozens-of-people-dead-after-flash-flood-in-spains-valencia-region/): At least 95 people have died in flash floods that swept Spain’s Valencia region.
- [Angered over BRICS veto, Venezuela recalls ambassador to Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/angered-over-brics-veto-venezuela-recalls-ambassador-to-brazil/): Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry has accused Brazilian officials of making ‘interventionist, rude statements’.
- [A simple guide to the US election 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/a-simple-guide-to-the-us-election-2024/): From the primaries to the Electoral College, here’s how to make sense of the 2024 US election.
- [Haiti’s gangs inflict ‘extreme brutality’ as casualties rise – UN report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/haitis-gangs-inflict-extreme-brutality-as-casualties-rise-un-report/): Gang-fueled violence caused 1,745 casualties between July and September; police accused of summary executions, UN says.
- [Israel, Haiti top CPJ list of states where journalist murders go unpunished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/israel-haiti-top-cpj-list-of-states-where-journalist-murders-go-unpunished/): Committee to Protect Journalists says globally no one is held to account in 80% of cases where journalists are targeted.
- [Rent control battle in California heats up, opposing investors pump money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/rent-control-battle-in-california-heats-up-opposing-investors-pump-money/): Developers opposed to repeal of Costa-Hawkins Act have raised more than $124m in California.
- [What’s the impact of Sudan’s war on its people and the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/whats-the-impact-of-sudans-war-on-its-people-and-the-region/): The UN says sexual violence is ‘staggering’ and Sudan’s displacement crisis is the worst in the world.
- [North Korean Soldiers Wearing Russian Uniforms Moving Towards Ukraine: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/north-korean-soldiers-wearing-russian-uniforms-moving-towards-ukraine-us/): South Korea said at least 11,000 North Korean troops had been dispatched to Russia to fight against Ukraine, a move condemned by the US.
- [US Election: With 6 Days Left, Kamala Harris Runs Out Of Steam, Her Lead Over Trump Dwindlles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-election-with-6-days-left-kamala-harris-runs-out-of-steam-her-lead-over-trump-dwindlles/): With just six days until the U.S. election, Kamala Harris is losing momentum as her once-comfortable lead over Donald Trump narrows. Campaign analysts highlight shifts in voter sentiment and tightening polls, suggesting a closer race than initially expected. Both candidates are intensifying their efforts in key battleground states, with Harris focusing on turnout and Trump […]
- [Nepal Turns To China For Printing Controversial 100-Rupee Notes Featuring Indian Territories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/nepal-turns-to-china-for-printing-controversial-100-rupee-notes-featuring-indian-territories/): Nepal’s Cabinet had approved the design of the 100-rupee notes featuring disputed territories with India, despite New Delhi’s objections.
- [Canada Opens New Front, Claims India Building ‘Cyber Programmes’ To Destabilise Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/canada-opens-new-front-claims-india-building-cyber-programmes-to-destabilise-nation/): A new cyber threat report by the Canadian government identifies India as an adversary, a move that would be another blow to ties between the two amidst a massive diplomatic standoff.
- ['Not A Political Issue': Pakistan's Maryam Nawaz Again Calls for ‘Smog Diplomacy’ With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/not-a-political-issue-pakistans-maryam-nawaz-again-calls-for-smog-diplomacy-with-india/): Maryam Nawaz repeated calls for “smog diplomacy” with India over rising pollution and said she was thinking of writing a letter to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
- ['I Strongly Disagree': Harris Distances Herself From Biden's 'Garbage' Remark at Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/i-strongly-disagree-harris-distances-herself-from-bidens-garbage-remark-at-trump/): Kamala Harris appeared to blunt the impact of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remark aimed at Donald Trump’s supporters that kicked off a political storm in the US.
- [Vance Slams Kamala Harris Backer Vinod Khosla For Calling Trump Supporters ‘Garbage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/vance-slams-kamala-harris-backer-vinod-khosla-for-calling-trump-supporters-garbage/): Donald Trump’s running mate asked Kamala Harris’ campaign if they will return the contributions made by Khosla to her campaign.
- [UK’s Labour government raises taxes by 40bn pounds in first budget](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/uks-labour-government-raises-taxes-by-40bn-pounds-in-first-budget/): Finance minister Rachel Reeves has said the tax hike will be used to fund public services and bolster public finances.
- [Muscle Inc.: The New Frontier of Bodybuilding Drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/muscle-inc-the-new-frontier-of-bodybuilding-drugs/): Fitness influencers are marketing dangerous new classes of performance-enhancing drugs to their teenage followers.
- [Hezbollah says will only accept ‘suitable’ truce as Israel pounds Baalbek](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/hezbollah-says-will-only-accept-suitable-truce-as-israel-pounds-baalbek/): Hezbollah chief says the group will keep fighting Israel until its conditions for a ceasefire are met.
- [BRICS+ Group's Share In Global Goods Exports Can Overtake G7 By 2026: EY India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/brics-groups-share-in-global-goods-exports-can-overtake-g7-by-2026-ey-india/): From 2000 to 2023, the BRICS+ group’s share of global merchandise exports has risen from 10.7% to 23.3%, marking an impressive increase of 12.6 percentage points
- [Biden's 'Garbage' Gaffe As Trump Tries To Quell Joke Backlash, Harris Delivers Speech at Jan. 6 site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/bidens-garbage-gaffe-as-trump-tries-to-quell-joke-backlash-harris-delivers-speech-at-jan-6-site/): Republican candidate Donald Trump defended his New York rally, criticized for its divisive language, calling it a “love fest.” Trump’s comments from his Florida estate came two days after his Madison Square Garden rally, which faced backlash over a comedian’s offensive remarks. Tony Hinchcliffe, one of the speakers who opened for Trump, called the Caribbean […]
- [US Voters Employ Trackers and Cameras to Deter Political Sign Theft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-voters-employ-trackers-and-cameras-to-deter-political-sign-theft/): Tired of her Kamala Harris signs disappearing from her Springfield, Missouri, front yard, Laura McCaskill taped a tracking device to one to see where it might end up.That led her to a blue Kia sedan in a nearby town, where a young man admitted he had stolen her sign, along with dozens of others, according […]
- [Gaza ceasefire talks just “campaign fodder” for US elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/gaza-ceasefire-talks-just-campaign-fodder-for-us-elections/): Hafsa Halawa talks about why she thinks the Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Qatar are no more than political posturing.
- [President Biden denies referring to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/president-biden-denies-referring-to-trump-supporters-as-garbage/): US President Joe Biden has denied referring to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’ during an interview.
- [North Korea To Time Missile Launch Around US Election: South Korean Lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/north-korea-to-time-missile-launch-around-us-election-south-korean-lawmakers/): North Korea has moved into place a launcher ready for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), and may decide to set it off around the time of the U.S. presidential election, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday (October 30), citing military intelligence.Member of Parliament (MP), Lee Seong-kweun, said a mobile launcher has been deployed at a […]
- [“Hot Meals, Warm Beds” Ukraine Tempts North Koreans Troops, “K-Battalion” Chaos Within Russian Ranks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/hot-meals-warm-beds-ukraine-tempts-north-koreans-troops-k-battalion-chaos-within-russian-ranks/): Ukraine is enticing Russia-bound North Korean troops with comfortable beds and warm meals in exchange for their surrender. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency posted a statement on its “I Want to Live” Telegram chatbot.“Surrender! Ukraine provides you with protection, food, and warmth,” the statement said. Russians soldiers who had surrendered were now living in “comfortable barracks” […]
- ['Under 140 Pounds': Diddy's 'Freak Off' Parties Had Strict Weight Checks For Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/under-140-pounds-diddys-freak-off-parties-had-strict-weight-checks-for-girls/): Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges and is also accused of threatening women with blackmail.
- ['Matter Of Pride': Harris Over Trump For Indian Americans In US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/matter-of-pride-harris-over-trump-for-indian-americans-in-us-elections/): For a sizable number of Indian Americans, US Vice President Kamala Harris’s race to the White House is a momentous occasion as it is propelling the community into a notable force in the country’s political discourse
- [Heightened Security as Early Votes Surge, Ballots Flood LA Processing Centers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/heightened-security-as-early-votes-surge-ballots-flood-la-processing-centers/): With just one week to go until the U.S. election, hundreds of thousands of ballots are flooding into ballot processing centers around the country as millions of Americans cast their votes early.Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said there had been no reports of “credible threats” to the election.Polls have shown Kamala Harris and Donald […]
- [Israel Strikes Lebanon's Historic City of Baalbek Hours After Issuing Evacuation Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/israel-strikes-lebanons-historic-city-of-baalbek-hours-after-issuing-evacuation-orders/): Israel on Wednesday issued evacuation orders for residents of Baalbek and surrounding villages as it was preparing to strike Hezbollah targets.
- [Imran Khan’s PTI threatens Pakistan shutdown if ex-PM ‘mistreated’ in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/imran-khans-pti-threatens-pakistan-shutdown-if-ex-pm-mistreated-in-jail/): Party issues warning after allegations jailed leader is not being given proper food, electricity or time out of cell.
- [Director of north Gaza hospital won’t leave despite killing of his son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/director-of-north-gaza-hospital-wont-leave-despite-killing-of-his-son/): The director of the main hospital in Israel’s siege zone in north Gaza believes Israeli forces killed his son.
- [Europe, others must push Israel or Gaza faces “forever war”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/europe-others-must-push-israel-or-gaza-faces-forever-war/): Salman Shaikh talks about the role of Europe, and of UN Security Council members pushing for an end to the Gaza war.
- [‘Not Aware Of Any Expulsion’: US Refutes Reports Of Removal Of Indian Diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/not-aware-of-any-expulsion-us-refutes-reports-of-removal-of-indian-diplomats/): Matthew Miller said he is not aware of reports claiming that Washington is considering expelling Indian diplomats.
- [Iran Faces Tough Choices In Deciding How To ‘Appropriately’ Respond To Israel’s Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/iran-faces-tough-choices-in-deciding-how-to-appropriately-respond-to-israels-attack/): Iran has warned Israel of an “appropriate” response to Israel’s Oct. 26 strikes ‘targeting’ Tehran’s missile capability. How Tehran chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli aerial could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady.Tel Aviv’s ‘retaliatory’ attack on Iran was the first overt, large-scale attack on Iran by […]
- [Philippines' Duterte Confirms 'Death Squad' Of Gangsters In Shocking Testimony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/philippines-duterte-confirms-death-squad-of-gangsters-in-shocking-testimony/): Dutente confirmed the existence of a “death squad” of gangsters during his controversial “war on drugs” that killed thousands of people.
- [Walmart Workers Theorise Indian-Origin Woman May Have Been Pushed Into Oven In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/walmart-workers-theorise-indian-origin-woman-may-have-been-pushed-into-oven-in-canada/): Users on TikTok with experience at Walmart or those currently working for the chain have commented on the mechanics of the walk-in oven, suggesting that it would be nearly impossible to get trapped inside
- [Fighting Russia from a distance: Inside a Ukrainian drone school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/fighting-russia-from-a-distance-inside-a-ukrainian-drone-school/): As drones dominate the Russia-Ukraine war, even Ukrainians who aren’t conscripts are learning how to make and fly them.
- [Georgia prosecutors investigating allegations of election fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/georgia-prosecutors-investigating-allegations-of-election-fraud/): State prosecutors say probe comes at request of electoral commission as they summon President Salome Zourabichvili.
- [Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya declared disaster area amid Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/northern-gazas-beit-lahiya-declared-disaster-area-amid-israeli-siege/): The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.
- [Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/politics-and-starvation-gaza-learns-of-israels-decision-to-ban-unrwa/): Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline.
- [Kamala Harris’s pursuit of Republican voters may backfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/kamala-harriss-pursuit-of-republican-voters-may-backfire/): Chasing after neocon endorsements may cost the Democratic candidate Democratic and independent votes.
- [Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling KDP wins delayed elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/iraqi-kurdistans-ruling-kdp-wins-delayed-elections/): Ongoing disputes between the major parties – KDP and PUK – could complicate the formation of a new government.
- [Women’s football league in London ‘bans’ Somali Muslim player over clothing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/womens-football-league-in-london-bans-somali-muslim-player-over-clothing/): Former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail says a referee told her she must wear shorts to play in the UK-based league.
- [Why has Kamala Harris downplayed her gender and race on US campaign trail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/why-has-kamala-harris-downplayed-her-gender-and-race-on-us-campaign-trail/): Experts say that Harris has avoided highlighting ‘identity politics’, as rivals seek to paint her as a ‘DEI hire’.
- [Captives in Gaza not in Netanyahu’s “serious calculations”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/captives-in-gaza-not-in-netanyahus-serious-calculations/): Ibrahim Fraihat talks about why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t prioritising the release of captives.
- [Teen accused of UK Southport murders faces new ‘terrorism’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/teen-accused-of-uk-southport-murders-faces-new-terrorism-charge/): Police say after new charges that Southport stabbings were still not being treated as ‘terrorist related’.
- [India, China Complete Disengagement At Eastern Ladakh Border After 4-Year Standoff: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/india-china-complete-disengagement-at-eastern-ladakh-border-after-4-year-standoff-sources/): Ground-level talks will continue between local commanders and patrolling will commence soon
- [Nikki Haley Slams Trump's New York Rally, Says 'Masculinity Stuff' Making Women Uncomfortable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/nikki-haley-slams-trumps-new-york-rally-says-masculinity-stuff-making-women-uncomfortable/): Haley criticised the Trump campaign for being “overly masculine” after the ex-president’s New York sparked massive backlash for racist language.
- [Biden Says Ukraine Should Respond To North Korean Troop Incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/biden-says-ukraine-should-respond-to-north-korean-troop-incursion/): President Joe Biden stated that Ukraine should retaliate if North Korean troops enter the country, expressing concern about their deployment. He described the situation as “dangerous” following the Pentagon’s report that North Korea is sending 10,000 troops to Russia for training related to the Ukraine war. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh confirmed that some North Korean […]
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Says Biden's 'Garbage' Remark 'Seals The Deal' for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/vivek-ramaswamy-says-bidens-garbage-remark-seals-the-deal-for-trump/): Vivek Ramaswamy called Biden’s “garbage” remark as an “October surprise” after the US President responded to racist language at Trump’s New York rally.
- [US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-election-polls-trump-vs-harris-whos-leading-the-race/): With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race.
- [At least 51 dead after torrential rain, floods in Spain’s Valencia region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/at-least-51-dead-after-torrential-rain-floods-in-spains-valencia-region/): Emergency services continue search and rescue operations after flash floods hit southern and eastern Spain.
- [Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/sri-lanka-to-probe-corruption-in-handling-of-2021-cargo-ship-disaster/): Announcement follows allegations of corruption, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.
- [Ukraine, Russia Discuss Halting Strikes On Energy Plants: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/ukraine-russia-discuss-halting-strikes-on-energy-plants-report/): Ukraine and Russia are in the early stages of negotiations about potentially halting airstrikes on each other’s energy facilities.
- [Spain: 51 Killed in Flash Floods, Roads Turn Into Rivers as Rescue Efforts Underway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/spain-51-killed-in-flash-floods-roads-turn-into-rivers-as-rescue-efforts-underway-video/): Several roads and towns were left under water in Spain’s Valencia region following torrential rain on Tuesday as rescue efforts were underway.
- [Trump Claims 'Nobody Loves Puerto Ricans More Than I Do’ At Pennsylvania Rally After “Garbage” Gaffe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/trump-claims-nobody-loves-puerto-ricans-more-than-i-do-at-pennsylvania-rally-after-garbage-gaffe/): Donald Trump sought to distance himself from racist remarks made by allies at a New York rally by expressing gratitude for Latino support during a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He claimed no one loves the Latino and Puerto Rican communities more than he does and asserted he’s done more for Puerto Rico than any other […]
- [Presidential candidate Chase Oliver wants to disrupt US politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/presidential-candidate-chase-oliver-wants-to-disrupt-us-politics/): Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 US election.
- [Canada accuses India’s Amit Shah over campaign targeting Sikh separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/canada-accuses-indias-amit-shah-over-campaign-targeting-sikh-separatists/): Ottawa says the close ally of India’s PM is involved in an intimidation campaign against Sikh separatists.
- [The power of the Black vote in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/the-power-of-the-black-vote-in-the-us/): Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?
- [Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/fact-check-kamala-harriss-speech-at-the-white-house-ellipse/): Harris spoke at the site of Trump’s ‘Save America’ rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.
- [Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/botswana-elections-ruling-party-seeks-to-extend-58-years-in-power/): Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.
- [China Launches 14th Crewed Mission to Space with Shenzhou-19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/china-launches-14th-crewed-mission-to-space-with-shenzhou-19/): On October 30, China launched Shenzhou-19, its 14th crewed mission, sending three astronauts into low-Earth orbit for scientific experiments. Led by Cai Xuzhe, who previously flew on Shenzhou-14, the mission includes first-time astronauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze. Wang is China’s only female spaceflight engineer and the third Chinese woman in space. Half of the […]
- [Taliban's Bizarre New Rule: Afghan Women Banned From 'Hearing Each Other's Voice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/talibans-bizarre-new-rule-afghan-women-banned-from-hearing-each-others-voice/): The new decree, which was issued by the Taliban minister for the propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice, states that women cannot pray aloud in the presence of each other
- [‘From 50,000 to…’ Israel ‘Degrades’ Hezbollah Rocket Arsenal, Netanyahu ‘Mulls’ Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/from-50000-to-israel-degrades-hezbollah-rocket-arsenal-netanyahu-mulls-lebanon-ceasefire/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level security consultation on Oct. 29 regarding ending the war with Hezbollah, according to a report. The focus of the meeting convened by Netanyahu was related to a diplomatic solution to the war in Lebanon, as per Channel 12.A discussion was reportedly held on whether to end the conflict […]
- [US Presidential Elections: Hindu Priests In India Offer Prayers for Kamala Harris' Success | Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/us-presidential-elections-hindu-priests-in-india-offer-prayers-for-kamala-harris-success-trump/): On October 29, Hindu priests in Telangana conducted prayers for Kamala Harris ahead of the November 5 election. Organized by the Shyamala Gopalan Educational Foundation, the 11-day ritual seeks blessings for Harris’ success, honoring her mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan. With polls showing a tight race against Donald Trump, ensuring voter turnout is crucial, as over […]
- [Elon Musk Buys $35 Million Mansion In Texas For His 11 Children, Their Mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/elon-musk-buys-35-million-mansion-in-texas-for-his-11-children-their-mothers/): Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reportedly took a bold step into his real estate venture with the purchase of a 14,400-square-foot mansion in Texas.
- [Death and destruction as torrential rains lash Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/death-and-destruction-as-torrential-rains-lash-spain/): Heavy rain lashed much of eastern and southern Spain, flooding streets and disrupting rail and air travel.
- [Manchester United managerial target Amorim says ‘nothing decided yet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/manchester-united-managerial-target-amorim-says-nothing-decided-yet/): Sporting CP’s coach Amorim admitted the two clubs were in talks but did not confirm his intention to move to Man United.
- [What do we know about Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/what-do-we-know-about-hezbollahs-new-leader-naim-qassem/): Hezbollah, the Lebanese group famous for its secrecy, has appointed a new leader.
- [Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/heat-related-deaths-and-diseases-rising-due-to-climate-change-experts-warn/): Lancet report says average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than normal due to climate crisis.
- [King Charles III, Queen Camilla In Bengaluru For Private Wellness Retreat | All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/king-charles-iii-queen-camilla-in-bengaluru-for-private-wellness-retreat-all-you-need-to-know/): King Charles, who previously visited India multiple times as Prince of Wales, landed in Bengaluru on a four-day ‘super private’ visit on October 27.
- [Donald Trump's Social Media Firm Now Worth More Than Elon Musk's X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/donald-trumps-social-media-firm-now-worth-more-than-elon-musks-x/): Trump Media & Technology Group is now valued at over $10 billion after its shares more than quadrupled since late September
- [Kamala Harris Urges US To Turn Page On Donald Trump 'Chaos' In Mass White House Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/kamala-harris-urges-us-to-turn-page-on-donald-trump-chaos-in-mass-white-house-rally/): The Democratic vice president warned against Trump’s lust for “unchecked power” as she addressed a mass rally at the site where her Republican rival riled up a mob before the deadly January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol
- [Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/australia-to-boost-missile-production-after-china-tests-icbm-in-pacific/): Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters ‘missile age’.
- [Biden tries to end furore after seeming to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/biden-tries-to-end-furore-after-seeming-to-call-trump-supporters-garbage/): The outgoing president’s comments came as Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a major address.
- [Botswana election: Who is in the running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/botswana-election-who-is-in-the-running-and-whats-at-stake/): Some 1 million Batswana will vote amid worries about the economy as diamond dollars fall.
- [Ronaldo misses penalty as Al Nassr eliminated from Saudi King’s Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/ronaldo-misses-penalty-as-al-nassr-eliminated-from-saudi-kings-cup/): Portuguese star’s stoppage-time penalty flies over the bar and knocks over a young fan filming him from the stands.
- [What is the history of newspaper endorsements and can they swing elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/what-is-the-history-of-newspaper-endorsements-and-can-they-swing-elections/): <span>The Washington Post</span> and the Los Angeles Times are at the centre of a heated debate about endorsement and press freedom.
- [‘Horrific’ Israeli bombing of Gaza’s Beit Lahiya kills at least 93](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/horrific-israeli-bombing-of-gazas-beit-lahiya-kills-at-least-93/): Health Ministry says 25 children were killed in the Israeli attack on a residential building in northern Gaza.
- [Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/30/continued-conflict-leaves-myanmar-mired-in-crisis-un/): Human suffering at unprecedented levels and criminal networks ‘out of control’, UN special envoy warns.
- [Israeli strikes kill 95 Palestinians across Gaza, hospital targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/israeli-strikes-kill-95-palestinians-across-gaza-hospital-targeted/): The WHO condemns an Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital that damaged lifesaving supplies and injured staff.
- ['Deadliest Month' for Israel Troops in Gaza & Lebanon, IDF Strikes Beirut After Deadly Rocket Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/deadliest-month-for-israel-troops-in-gaza-lebanon-idf-strikes-beirut-after-deadly-rocket-attack/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met US officials on October 31 to discuss a possible deal to end the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Netanyahu told US envoys Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk that any deal with Lebanon must ensure Israel’s long-term oversight. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant also met the Americans diplomats or a separate […]
- [Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Successfully Completes Basic Military Training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/swedish-crown-princess-victoria-successfully-completes-basic-military-training/): The Swedish Armed Forces released a video showcasing Crown Princess Victoria’s basic military training at the Stockholm Amphibious Regiment. This training is part of her special officer program, aimed at preparing her for her future role as head of state. Announced in April, the training covers military tactics, science, and strategy. Sweden’s decision to join […]
- ['Easier To Get In Illegally': Musk Blasts US Immigration Policy, Says Trump Would Fix It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/easier-to-get-in-illegally-musk-blasts-us-immigration-policy-says-trump-would-fix-it/): Elon Musk criticises Biden’s immigration policies, claiming Donald Trump would fix the green card process
- [North Korea says video shows launch of new type of missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/north-korea-says-video-shows-launch-of-new-type-of-missile/): North Korean state TV has shown video of what it says was this week’s test of a new ballistic missile.
- [Labour government’s shift on Gaza not enough, say British Muslims, scholars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/labour-governments-shift-on-gaza-not-enough-say-british-muslims-scholars/): Despite the prime minister taking a slightly tougher line on Israel, the UK continues to supply weapons, avoid sanctions
- [Kamala Harris Holds Narrow Lead Against Trump In Key 'Blue Wall' States Ahead Of Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/kamala-harris-holds-narrow-lead-against-trump-in-key-blue-wall-states-ahead-of-election/): Harris holds slight leads over Trump in key ‘blue wall’ states, showing potential for a strong electoral path in upcoming elections
- [Bombing Of Polio Vaccination Drive In Western Pakistan Kills 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/bombing-of-polio-vaccination-drive-in-western-pakistan-kills-7/): A bombing near a girls’ school in western Pakistan killed seven, including five children
- [From Adams, Jefferson To Biden: List Of US Vice Presidents Who Became Presidents | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/from-adams-jefferson-to-biden-list-of-us-vice-presidents-who-became-presidents-gfx/): Discover how US Vice Presidents like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Joe Biden transitioned to the presidency, shaping American history and policy
- [Thais killed near Israel-Lebanon border, Israeli jets pound Beirut suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/thais-killed-near-israel-lebanon-border-israeli-jets-pound-beirut-suburbs/): Seven civilians killed in rocket fire from Lebanon as Israeli forces conduct deadly air raids on Lebanon’s Beirut.
- [Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/could-legal-bid-stop-cruel-uk-government-plan-to-axe-winter-fuel-benefit/): Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.
- ['Namaste': Harris' Running Mate Joins Diwali Celebrations; Hails Voice Of Indian-Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/namaste-harris-running-mate-joins-diwali-celebrations-hails-voice-of-indian-americans/): Tim Walz highlighted the “rising” political voice of the Indian-American community
- [US election: 4 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-election-4-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): On Friday Trump heads to Michigan, while Harris will focus on Wisconsin.
- [Iraq’s parliament elects new speaker, ending yearlong deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/iraqs-parliament-elects-new-speaker-ending-yearlong-deadlock/): Former Sunni speaker secured 182 votes in the 329-seat legislature with significant support from Shia political blocs.
- ['Will Stand With Hindu Canadians': Trudeau Extends Diwali Wishes Amid Row With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/will-stand-with-hindu-canadians-trudeau-extends-diwali-wishes-amid-row-with-india/): Trudeau extends Diwali wishes amid diplomatic tensions with India, as the community celebrates the festival of lights
- [Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House: AP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/transcript-of-bidens-garbage-remarks-altered-by-white-house-ap/): The news agency says the email it obtained shows a White House transcript was altered despite stenographers’ objections.
- [This African Country is Literally 8 Years Behind the Rest of the World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/this-african-country-is-literally-8-years-behind-the-rest-of-the-world/): This country in Africa follows is own calendar, which is vastly different from the Gregorian calendar the rest of the world follows. This traditional calendar puts the country eight years behind the rest of the world
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Coalition Party HQ In Dhaka Vandalised, Set On Fire Amid Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/sheikh-hasinas-coalition-party-hq-in-dhaka-vandalised-set-on-fire-amid-clashes/): Protesters against Sheikh Hasina were angered when Jatiya Party announced that it would hold a rally in Dhaka on Saturday
- [Watch: In A First, Defunct Boeing 737 Moved By Truck In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/watch-in-a-first-defunct-boeing-737-moved-by-truck-in-pakistan/): Historic first for Pakistan as a Boeing 737 is transported by road from Karachi to Hyderabad
- [‘Breaking Bad’ Moment In Canada As Police Bust ‘Largest Drug Superlab’; Gaganpreet Randhawa Key Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/breaking-bad-moment-in-canada-as-police-bust-largest-drug-superlab-gaganpreet-randhawa-key-suspect/): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized fentanyl, which amounted to more than 95,500,000 potentially lethal doses. The police said the amount of fentanyl seized could have taken the ‘life of every Canadian citizen twice over’
- [Rocket Barrages From Lebanon Kill Seven In Israel As Conflict Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/rocket-barrages-from-lebanon-kill-seven-in-israel-as-conflict-intensifies/): Four Thais killed by rocket fire from Lebanon in Israel, sparking sorrow and calls for peace from Thailand’s foreign minister
- [US election: Why is Kamala Harris losing Indian American voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-election-why-is-kamala-harris-losing-indian-american-voters/): She could become the Indian American president. So why is she bleeding votes – to Trump’s advantage?
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 980](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-980/): As the war enters its 980th day, these are the main developments.
- [Iran's Khamenei Orders 'Unimaginable' Retaliation Against Israel Following Recent Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/irans-khamenei-orders-unimaginable-retaliation-against-israel-following-recent-airstrikes/): Khamenei has ordered preparations for a reprisal attack against Israel following recent strikes on Iranian military sites
- [US News | Donald Trump Vows to Protect Hindu Americans, Condemns Minority Violence in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-news-donald-trump-vows-to-protect-hindu-americans-condemns-minority-violence-in-bangladesh/): Donald Trump Vows to Protect Hindu Americans, Condemns Minority Violence in BangladeshFormer US President Donald Trump has pledged to safeguard the interests of Hindu Americans, protecting them from the “anti-religion agenda of the radical left”. In a recent statement, Trump also condemned the violence against Hindus and other minority groups in Bangladesh, criticizing the current […]
- [Scientists Rebuild The Face Of 400-Year-Old Polish 'Vampire'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/scientists-rebuild-the-face-of-400-year-old-polish-vampire/): Now, using DNA, 3D printing and modelling clay, a team of scientists has reconstructed Zosia’s 400-year-old face
- [Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Fractures Foot While Deboarding Airplane in Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/pakistan-president-asif-ali-zardari-fractures-foot-while-deboarding-airplane-in-dubai/): In March 2023, he underwent an eye surgery in the United Arab Emirates
- [Botswana’s ruling party loses power after six decades, early results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/botswanas-ruling-party-loses-power-after-six-decades-early-results-show/): President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary majority in shock defeat.
- [One Suspect Held In Shooting Outside AP Dhillon's Home In Canada; Another 'Flees To India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/one-suspect-held-in-shooting-outside-ap-dhillons-home-in-canada-another-flees-to-india/): AP Dhillon’s home shooting leads to one arrest in Canada, while another suspect, Vikram Sharma, is believed to have fled to India
- [Donald Trump sues CBS over ‘misleading’ interview with rival Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/donald-trump-sues-cbs-over-misleading-interview-with-rival-kamala-harris/): Lawsuit against 60 Minutes demands $10bn in damages and claims footage was edited.
- [Video: Trump Sues CBS News For $10 Billion Over Harris’ 'Word Salad' Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/video-trump-sues-cbs-news-for-10-billion-over-harris-word-salad-interview/): Trump sues CBS over a “60 Minutes” interview with Harris, claiming $10 billion in damages for alleged partisan manipulation of news coverage
- [Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise offer to end weeks-long strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/boeing-workers-to-vote-on-38-pay-rise-offer-to-end-weeks-long-strike/): Striking workers to vote Monday on contract that includes 38 percent pay rise and $12,000 ratification bonus.
- [Allying with Trump, Elon Musk is the latest billionaire to seek gov’t power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/allying-with-trump-elon-musk-is-the-latest-billionaire-to-seek-govt-power/): Tesla and SpaceX CEO is eyeing a position as ‘Secretary of Cost Cutting’ if Republican prevails in November 5 election.
- [Harris says Trump’s comments about women are ‘very offensive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/harris-says-trumps-comments-about-women-are-very-offensive/): Vice president attacks former president after he says he will ‘protect women whether they like it or not’.
- [Trump, Harris head west in election race for Latino votes in swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/trump-harris-head-west-in-election-race-for-latino-votes-in-swing-states/): Both candidates hold events in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada, where Latino turnout could be key.
- [Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/africa-cdc-warns-mpox-is-not-under-control-appeals-for-resources/): AU health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ‘still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.
- [How are Green politics faring as the climate crisis worsens?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/how-are-green-politics-faring-as-the-climate-crisis-worsens/): Greens fared badly in European elections this year.
- [UK Prime Minister declines to label Gaza crisis a ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/uk-prime-minister-declines-to-label-gaza-crisis-a-genocide/): Green Party MP Carla Denyer urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to label the Gaza crisis as “genocide.”
- [US says 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine border expected in combat soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-says-8000-north-korean-troops-at-ukraine-border-expected-in-combat-soon/): Blinken says North Korean troops expected to deploy into combat against Ukrainian forces ‘in the coming days’.
- [‘Time for action’: Al Jazeera demands protection for journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/time-for-action-al-jazeera-demands-protection-for-journalists-in-gaza/): The network decries ‘systematic targeting’ of journalists and calls for them to be protected in Gaza and region.
- [Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/bill-clinton-criticised-for-saying-israel-forced-to-kill-gaza-civilians/): Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president’s comments ‘insulting’ and ‘counterproductive’.
- [Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Spain continues rising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/death-toll-from-catastrophic-flooding-in-spain-continues-rising/): The death toll from severe flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158 people.
- [Watch: Floods Tear Apart Bridge In Spain's Valencia As Death Toll Climbs To 155](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/watch-floods-tear-apart-bridge-in-spains-valencia-as-death-toll-climbs-to-155/): Rescuers also found eight dead bodies in a garage in La Torre, a suburb of Valencia.
- [White House Celebrates Diwali With Call For Unity, Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/white-house-celebrates-diwali-with-call-for-unity-freedom/): US President Joe Biden also separately extended wishes from the POTUS social media handles.
- [Can A Comedian's "Joke" On Puerto Rico Cost Donald Trump Latino Votes In The Biggest Swing State?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/can-a-comedians-joke-on-puerto-rico-cost-donald-trump-latino-votes-in-the-biggest-swing-state/): A comedian’s 11-minute act at Madison Square Garden last week was meant to rally Trump supporters. Instead, Tony Hinchcliffe’s remark calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” forced the Trump campaign on the defensve amid a tight race for the White House with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. Will a sour campaign joke cost Trump […]
- [Bangladesh's Hindus On Trump’s Mind This Diwali, Promises ‘Peace Through Strength’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/bangladeshs-hindus-on-trumps-mind-this-diwali-promises-peace-through-strength/): Donald Trump said that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have ignored Hindus all over the world and failed to pay attention to Hindu Americans.
- [Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill six medics as truce talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/israeli-strikes-in-southern-lebanon-kill-six-medics-as-truce-talks-continue/): Several killed in Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon as US envoys attend talks on ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
- [Spain floods death toll rises to 158 as rescuers search for survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/spain-floods-death-toll-rises-to-158-as-rescuers-search-for-survivors/): At least 155 deaths recorded in the eastern region of Valencia, two in Castilla-La Mancha and one in Andalusia.
- [‘On the razor’s edge’: How North Carolina could decide the US presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/on-the-razors-edge-how-north-carolina-could-decide-the-us-presidency/): Shifting demographics and a growing number of ‘unaffiliated’ voters have transformed North Carolina into a swing state.
- [Most Americans ‘anxious’, ‘frustrated’ about presidential campaign – Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/most-americans-anxious-frustrated-about-presidential-campaign-poll/): White voters are more likely to feel anxious and frustrated than Black and Hispanic voters, the US poll found.
- [Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/millions-of-indians-celebrate-diwali-the-festival-of-lights/): Many people light oil lamps and candles, and fireworks are set off as part of the celebrations.
- [Mohammad Yunus can go down in history as the architect of a new Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/mohammad-yunus-can-go-down-in-history-as-the-architect-of-a-new-bangladesh/): But only if he learns from the successes and failures of post-revolutionary transitions in other countries.
- [Seven Killed In Israel As Hezbollah Fires Rockets At Metula And Haifa, IDF Pounds Lebanon And Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/seven-killed-in-israel-as-hezbollah-fires-rockets-at-metula-and-haifa-idf-pounds-lebanon-and-syria/): Five people were killed and one seriously injured in a rocket strike near northern Israeli town of Metula. One of the killed was an Israeli citizen and the other four were foreign nationals, as per Israeli media reports.The rocket fired from Lebanon hit an agricultural area close to the northern border town. Another two people […]
- ['500 Incidents...' US Knows Its Weapons Are Killing Palestinians In Gaza, No Action Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/500-incidents-us-knows-its-weapons-are-killing-palestinians-in-gaza-no-action-against-israel/): The White House has received nearly 500 reports alleging US-supplied arms used in IDF’s attacks on Gaza caused unnecessary harm to civilians. White House has also failed to comply with its own policies requiring swift probe of such claims, according to a report by The Washington Post. The reports have come from various US govt. […]
- [Joe Biden 'Bites' Baby Dressed As Chicken At White House Halloween Celebrations | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/joe-biden-bites-baby-dressed-as-chicken-at-white-house-halloween-celebrations-watch/): The baby was one among 8,000 people, including students and children tied to the military, who were welcomed onto the South Lawn of the White House for the last time as Joe Biden leaves office in January
- [Trump Rides Trash Truck To Attack Biden | Kamala Harris Sidelines US President Amid ‘Garbagegate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/trump-rides-trash-truck-to-attack-biden-kamala-harris-sidelines-us-president-amid-garbagegate/): Former US president and Republican candidate for the White House Donald Trump pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck on Oct. 30. Trump’s move was aimed to draw attention to President Joe Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage.”Trump also drew comparisons of Biden’s gaffe with a controversial remark by Hillary Clinton […]
- [Real Madrid’s LaLiga match against Valencia postponed due to deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/real-madrids-laliga-match-against-valencia-postponed-due-to-deadly-floods/): The Spanish Football Federation adjusted this week’s LaLiga schedule in response to the disaster.
- [Survivors tell of brutal RSF attacks on Sudan’s Gezira state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/survivors-tell-of-brutal-rsf-attacks-on-sudans-gezira-state/): Survivors of the RSF’s attacks on Sudan’s Gezira state say they have witnessed mass killings and sexual violence.
- [Show us the money: How big money dominates the 2024 US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/show-us-the-money-how-big-money-dominates-the-2024-us-election/): Each election cycle, billions of dollars flow into US political campaigns. But where does all this cash come from?
- [In Georgia, four years of US election fraud claims resonate among voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/in-georgia-four-years-of-us-election-fraud-claims-resonate-among-voters/): Republican-dominated Spalding County shows how Trump’s false claims changed electorate and local election boards alike.
- [Israeli soldiers in Gaza surprised to be identified by their online posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/israeli-soldiers-in-gaza-surprised-to-be-identified-by-their-online-posts/): Israeli soldiers in Gaza are seemingly surprised that they are being identified through their social media posts.
- [Saudi Arabia Says Palestinian State Must For Normalisation With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/saudi-arabia-says-palestinian-state-must-for-normalisation-with-israel/): Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural meeting of a new alliance advocating for a Palestinian state, attended by nearly 90 nations and organizations. On October 30, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized that establishing a Palestinian state is crucial for Saudi Arabia’s normalization efforts with Israel, linking regional […]
- [Conflict-induced famine, hunger deaths likely in Gaza, Sudan in months: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/conflict-induced-famine-hunger-deaths-likely-in-gaza-sudan-in-months-un/): ‘Hunger hotspots’ include South Sudan, Mali and Haiti where millions are being pushed to the brink, new report says.
- [Harris’s Ellipse Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/harriss-ellipse-rally/): Kamala Harris’s ‘Closing Argument’
- [Marquez leads MotoGP riders against staging race in flood-hit Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/marquez-leads-motogp-riders-against-staging-race-in-flood-hit-valencia/): The six-time MotoGP world champion is one of several riders who believe the season-ending race should be held elsewhere.
- [Adversarial Journalism: Gaza, the US Vote, and the Future of News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/adversarial-journalism-gaza-the-us-vote-and-the-future-of-news/): Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill talks about the future of journalism, the US elections, and the Gaza war.
- [UN says one child a day killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon in past month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/un-says-one-child-a-day-killed-in-israels-war-on-lebanon-in-past-month/): As Israel expands its offensive and campaign of forced displacements, UNICEF says 10 children are injured daily.
- [Iran Vows 'Crushing Attack on Israel in Coming Days', Will Middle East Escalation Mar US Elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/iran-vows-crushing-attack-on-israel-in-coming-days-will-middle-east-escalation-mar-us-elections/): Iran will respond to Israel’s recent attack on its territory likely before the US presidential election on Nov. 5, as per a report. “The response of the Islamic Republic to the aggression of the Zionist regime will be definitive and painful,” a source told CNN. The source said the Iranian attack “will probably take place […]
- [Saudi Arabia Unveils FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid in Exclusive Media Tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/saudi-arabia-unveils-fifa-world-cup-2034-bid-in-exclusive-media-tour/): Saudi Arabia hosted a media tour of its FIFA World Cup™ 2034 exhibition, showcasing stadium models planned for completion by 2034. The event provided an in-depth look at the country’s bid, featuring details on proposed host cities and stadiums from the official bid book. Saudi Arabia was the sole bidder before the October 31 deadline, […]
- [Gaza paramedic realises woman killed in air attack is his mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/gaza-paramedic-realises-woman-killed-in-air-attack-is-his-mother/): ‘This is my mother!’ A paramedic responding to an Israeli strike on a Camp in Gaza realises his mom was killed.
- [Fact check: Would Trump slash social security and Medicare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/fact-check-would-trump-slash-social-security-and-medicare/): Kamala Harris claims Donald Trump would allow medical insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- [South Africa beat Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs for 2-0 series win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/south-africa-beat-bangladesh-by-an-innings-and-273-runs-for-2-0-series-win/): The hosts crumbled for 159 and 143 all out to hand South Africa their biggest Test win by margin and bag the series.
- [“86 Min Flight time, 7000 Km Altitude Reach”, North Korea Spooks US With ICBM Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/86-min-flight-time-7000-km-altitude-reach-north-korea-spooks-us-with-icbm-test/): North Korea claims it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, upgrading the “world’s most powerful strategic weapon”. Pyongyang on October 30 test launched a long-range missile that is theoretically capable of striking the US mainland. Japan’s defence minister, Gen Nakatani, said the missile flew higher and for longer than others tested by North Korea. Japan said […]
- ['Time Of Coming Together': From UK To UAE, World Leaders Extend Diwali Wishes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/time-of-coming-together-from-uk-to-uae-world-leaders-extend-diwali-wishes/): From UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, global leaders expressed their greetings on the microblogging site
- [Israel’s disregard for the UN “is not normal behaviour”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/israels-disregard-for-the-un-is-not-normal-behaviour/): Daniel Levy talks about the ways in which Israel has systematically attacked the United Nations and its institutions.
- [Spain races to find survivors as floods kill at least 95](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/spain-races-to-find-survivors-as-floods-kill-at-least-95/): The death toll could rise as search and rescue efforts continue and an unknown number of people are missing.
- [Will the UK Labour budget help grow the economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/will-the-uk-labour-budget-help-grow-the-economy/): The Labour Party has unveiled its first budget in 14 years.
- [India’s coach Gambhir blames flat wickets, T20s for poor Test batting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/indias-coach-gambhir-blames-flat-wickets-t20s-for-poor-test-batting/): ‘The more T20 cricket is played, the less people start defending,’ Gambhir says after his team’s home series loss.
- [The great British cheese heist: Who stole $390,000 of cheddar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/the-great-british-cheese-heist-who-stole-390000-of-cheddar/): Some of the ‘best cheddar cheese in the world’ has been stolen from a distributor in London – but who dunnit and how?
- [Six dead as boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arrives in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/six-dead-as-boat-carrying-rohingya-fleeing-myanmar-arrives-in-indonesia/): Ninety-six Rohingya refugees, including seven children, are stranded on Sumatra island after escaping on a rickety boat.
- [US Drafts Israel Lebanon Truce Deal, Hezbollah to Withdraw Beyond Litani River?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-drafts-israel-lebanon-truce-deal-hezbollah-to-withdraw-beyond-litani-river/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets and drones on October 30 at three military position in northern Israel, including near Haifa and Acre. The Iran-backed group said it launched a “combined attack using advanced rockets and a swarm of drones.” Hezbollah said its fighters also fired rockets at a military training camp southeast of […]
- [What we know about North Korea’s ICBM programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/what-we-know-about-north-koreas-icbm-programme/): North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, in what could mark a new chapter for its ICBM programme.
- [Ukraine prepares to fight North Korean troops in Kursk as war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/ukraine-prepares-to-fight-north-korean-troops-in-kursk-as-war-escalates/): South Korea, US say 3,000 North Korean troops are entering combat imminently. Experts unsure that’ll change war course.
- [UN should debate whether “to unseat Israel” from Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/un-should-debate-whether-to-unseat-israel-from-assembly/): Triestino Mariniello talks about the reasons why the United Nations should consider banning Israel from the UNGA.
- [UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon targeted 30 times in October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/un-peacekeeping-mission-in-south-lebanon-targeted-30-times-in-october/): UNIFIL attributes 20 incidents to the Israeli military of which it says seven were ‘clearly deliberate’ attacks.
- [Route to 270: How Trump or Harris would win the US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/route-to-270-how-trump-or-harris-would-win-the-us-election/): As the US election approaches, we explore the Electoral College routes for Trump and Harris to secure the presidency.
- [Israel ban on UNRWA raises question, “What is their plan?”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/israel-ban-on-unrwa-raises-question-what-is-their-plan/): Gry Ballestad talks about why Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA from the West Bank cannot be tolerated.
- [Trump Boards Garbage Truck, Thanks Favre Amid Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/trump-boards-garbage-truck-thanks-favre-amid-controversy/): Former US President Donald Trump boarded a garbage truck emblazoned with his “Make America Great!” slogan in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 30. Wearing a bright construction vest, he answered questions from the press and thanked former NFL quarterback Brett Favre for his endorsement. This stunt follows controversial remarks by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who referred […]
- [US Sanctions Indian Firms For Helping 'Russia's War Effort' In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-sanctions-indian-firms-for-helping-russias-war-effort-in-ukraine/): Among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department are 274 companies accused of supplying Russia with advanced technology.
- [Biden and First Lady Welcome Trick-or-Treaters in Panda Costume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/biden-and-first-lady-welcome-trick-or-treaters-in-panda-costume/): President Biden celebrated his final Halloween at the White House on October 30, with First Lady Jill Biden dressed as a panda. The event, titled “Hallo-READ!,” aimed to promote literacy by distributing books to children. Jill’s panda costume welcomed the new giant pandas that recently arrived at the National Zoo, adding a special touch to […]
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: Trump or Harris? Are Indian Americans Shifting Allegiance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-presidential-elections-2024-trump-or-harris-are-indian-americans-shifting-allegiance/): US Election 2024: A Carnegie Endowment International Peace survey shows that Indian Americans have historically favoured the Democratic Party. But there has been an incremental shift in the community’s voting behaviour in favor of the Republican Party this election
- [Flooded streets and wild waves as typhoon hits Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/flooded-streets-and-wild-waves-as-typhoon-hits-taiwan/): Video shows the effects of the biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in 30 years.
- [Israel’s outlawing of UNRWA will make life ‘unbearable’ for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/israels-outlawing-of-unrwa-will-make-life-unbearable-for-palestinians/): Israel banned the UN aid agency as part of broader attempt to expel Palestinians from their land, analysts say.
- [US fails to act on 500 cases where its weapons harmed Gaza civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/us-fails-to-act-on-500-cases-where-its-weapons-harmed-gaza-civilians/): US accused of ignoring evidence of civilian harm to continue ‘unconditional weapons transfers’ to Israel, reports say.
- [Lebanon’s displaced find solidarity and community in an empty hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/lebanons-displaced-find-solidarity-and-community-in-an-empty-hotel/): Forced from their homes, Lebanese civilians found refuge in an abandoned hotel – until the police tried to remove them.
- [Donald Trump boards garbage truck in response to Biden comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/donald-trump-boards-garbage-truck-in-response-to-biden-comment/): Donald Trump spoke to reporters from a branded campaign garbage truck in response to President Biden’s comment.
- [LAC Patrolling Begins Today As Indian, Chinese Soldiers Exchange Sweets After Disengagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/lac-patrolling-begins-today-as-indian-chinese-soldiers-exchange-sweets-after-disengagement/): Patrolling at Depsang and Demchok resumes today as India and China exchange sweets
- [Watch: IMF's Gopinath Shares White House Band Playing 'Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare' For Diwali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/watch-imfs-gopinath-shares-white-house-band-playing-om-jai-jagdeesh-hare-for-diwali/): Gita Gopinath this week celebrated Diwali at the White House
- [NSA Doval Stresses Need For Stable Indo-Pacific In Phone Call With US Counterpart Sullivan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/nsa-doval-stresses-need-for-stable-indo-pacific-in-phone-call-with-us-counterpart-sullivan/): Ajit Doval interacted with Jake Sullivan on phone call and held discussions over a range of issues including Defence cooperation.
- [New Hezbollah Chief Says Open To Truce With Israel If Offer Is Made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/10/31/new-hezbollah-chief-says-open-to-truce-with-israel-if-offer-is-made/): Naim Qassem’s statement came as Israel’s security cabinet met to discuss a possible truce, but also as Israel attacked the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek and said it had killed another senior Hezbollah commander.
- ["Not Giving Trump a Second Chance..." Cardi B Endorses Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/not-giving-trump-a-second-chance-cardi-b-endorses-kamala-harris/): On November 1, Cardi B endorsed Kamala Harris during her campaign stop in Wisconsin, vocally rejecting Donald Trump’s policies on women and reproductive rights. She expressed her determination not to give Trump a second chance, emphasizing her commitment to safeguarding her children’s future. Cardi criticized Trump’s notion of “protection,” stating it limits rights for women […]
- [India Accuses Canada Of 'Harassment & Intimidation' Of Consular Staff Through Surveillance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/india-accuses-canada-of-harassment-intimidation-of-consular-staff-through-surveillance/): Responding to a query during a media briefing here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said India has ‘formally protested’ to the Canadian government
- [India slams Canada for linking minister Amit Shah to Sikh separatist plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/india-slams-canada-for-linking-minister-amit-shah-to-sikh-separatist-plot/): Ottawa claims the key ally of Indian PM Modi was behind a campaign of violence and intimidation on Canadian soil.
- [TRUMP VS HARRIS: Where they stand on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/trump-vs-harris-where-they-stand-on-china/): What do Trump and Harris have planned?
- [Kemi Badenoch elected leader of UK’s Conservative Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/kemi-badenoch-elected-leader-of-uks-conservative-party/): Badenoch replaces former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will be opposition leader after party’s crushing election defeat.
- [Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police to flooded Valencia region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/spain-deploys-10000-more-soldiers-and-police-to-flooded-valencia-region/): Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in memory leaves 211 dead while dozens are still missing.
- [US election: How will results affect wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-election-how-will-results-affect-wars-in-gaza-ukraine-and-sudan/): Several wars raging around the globe could escalate or peter out based on the stance of the next US president.
- [How Israel’s starvation of Gaza is affecting Palestinians elsewhere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/how-israels-starvation-of-gaza-is-affecting-palestinians-elsewhere/): As a psychologist, I increasingly encounter eating disorders among Palestinians caused by sociopolitical trauma.
- [Trump Is Using Election Lies To Lay Groundwork For Challenging 2024 Results If He Loses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/trump-is-using-election-lies-to-lay-groundwork-for-challenging-2024-results-if-he-loses/): Trump has made election lies central to his 2024 campaign, issuing fevered warnings about fraud while promising to take retribution against people he sees as standing in his way
- [Russia Claims Capture Of New Villages As Troops Advance Rapidly In Eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/russia-claims-capture-of-new-villages-as-troops-advance-rapidly-in-eastern-ukraine/): The Russian defence ministry said its forces in the Donetsk region had “liberated” the large village of Kurakhivka close to the industrial town of Kurakhove
- [Spain Sends Thousands More Troops To Flood-Hit Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/spain-sends-thousands-more-troops-to-flood-hit-region/): Almost all the deaths have been recorded in eastern Valencia region, where thousands of security and emergency services personnel were frantically clearing debris in the search for bodies
- [UK Conservative Party Picks Kemi Badenoch As Its New Leader In Wake Of Election Defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/uk-conservative-party-picks-kemi-badenoch-as-its-new-leader-in-wake-of-election-defeat/): Badenoch defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick in a vote of almost 100,000 members of the right-of-centre party
- [US ex-police officer guilty of civil rights abuse in Breonna Taylor death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-ex-police-officer-guilty-of-civil-rights-abuse-in-breonna-taylor-death/): Jury found Brett Hankison used excessive force in botched police raid in 2020 in which Black woman was shot dead.
- [Khamenei warns Israel, US of ‘crushing response’ for actions against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/khamenei-warns-israel-us-of-crushing-response-for-actions-against-iran/): The supreme leader had struck a more cautious approach in earlier remarks after Israeli air strikes on Iran last week.
- ['Absurd': India Summons Canadian Official, Protests Allegations Against Amit Shah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/absurd-india-summons-canadian-official-protests-allegations-against-amit-shah/): In the diplomatic note, the Indian government protested references made to Amit Shah before a Canadian parliamentary committee.
- [UK Trial Of Pakistani Family Reveals Details Of Abuse In Murder Case Of 10-Year-Old](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/uk-trial-of-pakistani-family-reveals-details-of-abuse-in-murder-case-of-10-year-old/): Sara Sharif’s father, Urfan Sharif, faces trial for alleged abuse, including forcing his daughter to do sit-ups before her death
- [IDF "Kills" Top Hamas Official, Downs Drones From “Several Fronts”, US Sends Bombers to Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/idf-kills-top-hamas-official-downs-drones-from-several-fronts-us-sends-bombers-to-middle-east/): Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the US presence in the region as an aircraft carrier and its warships are preparing to leave, US officials said Friday.Austin ordered several B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft, tanker aircraft and Navy destroyers to deploy to the Middle […]
- [One journalist killed every four days in 2022-23, most cases unpunished: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/one-journalist-killed-every-four-days-in-2022-23-most-cases-unpunished-un/): UNESCO reports a 38 percent increase in journalist deaths and urges governments to stop impunity.
- [When is the US election and when will we know the results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/when-is-the-us-election-and-when-will-we-know-the-results/): As the US election approaches, we take a closer look at how the results will be processed and the potential timeline.
- [Salwar Kameez-Clad Woman Caught Stealing Halloween Candy In Canada Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/salwar-kameez-clad-woman-caught-stealing-halloween-candy-in-canada-sparks-row/): A woman in a salwar kameez was filmed stealing Halloween candy in Canada, sparking viral reactions
- ["Cheney Should Have Guns Trained on Her Face..." Trump Called "Unstable" for Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/cheney-should-have-guns-trained-on-her-face-trump-called-unstable-for-remark/): In a Tucker Carlson interview, Donald Trump suggested Liz Cheney should have “guns trained on her face,” calling her a “very dumb individual” and a “radical war hawk.” He criticized her stance on military intervention, implying her views are dangerous. Cheney responded, stating Trump’s violent remarks demonstrate he cannot be trusted with the presidency, highlighting […]
- [New York Authorities Euthanise Instagram Squirrel Star, Owner Outraged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/new-york-authorities-euthanise-instagram-squirrel-star-owner-outraged/): Internet celebrity squirrel Peanut has been euthanised after biting a government staffer
- [Over 100 staff accuse BBC of bias in coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/over-100-staff-accuse-bbc-of-bias-in-coverage-of-israels-war-in-gaza/): Employees say ‘Israel must be held to account for its actions’ and that failing to do so dehumanises Palestinians.
- [Terrified, starving, crushed: The agonising death of my grandfather in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/terrified-starving-crushed-the-agonising-death-of-my-grandfather-in-gaza/): My grandfather survived the first Nakba in 1948; he didn’t make it to the end of the second – this war waged by Israel.
- [Thousands Of Bangladeshi Hindus Rally To Demand Protection From Wave Of Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/thousands-of-bangladeshi-hindus-rally-to-demand-protection-from-wave-of-attacks/): Thousands of minority Hindus protested in Bangladesh, demanding government protection from violence
- [Israeli Airstrike Kills “One of Last” Hamas Commanders in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/israeli-airstrike-kills-one-of-last-hamas-commanders-in-gaza/): On November 1, the Israeli army released a video claiming to show an airstrike that killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab in Khan Younis, Gaza. Kassab was described as a key figure coordinating with other groups in the region. The release comes as prospects for a ceasefire between Israel and its adversaries, Hamas and […]
- [US election: 3 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-election-3-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Harris and Trump are locked in a dead heat, battling for control of Midwestern swing states.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 981](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-981/): As the war enters its 981st day, these are the main developments.
- [Missile Strike In Israel's Tira Injures 19 As Tensions With Hezbollah Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/missile-strike-in-israels-tira-injures-19-as-tensions-with-hezbollah-escalate/): Missile strike in Israel’s Sharon area injures 19, including 4 seriously. Conflict with Hezbollah escalates amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and Lebanon
- [What’s at stake for Russia’s Putin in the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/whats-at-stake-for-russias-putin-in-the-us-election/): Trump’s first term showed that while a win for him could help Russia in Ukraine, it would bring its own challenges, too.
- [Two years on, Tigray war survivors hope time will heal the scars of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/two-years-on-tigray-war-survivors-hope-time-will-heal-the-scars-of-war/): More than half the civilian casualties during the 2020-2022 Tigray war were left with disabilities after the conflict.
- ['Aim To Deepen Our Collaboration': PM Modi, Greece Counterpart Review Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/aim-to-deepen-our-collaboration-pm-modi-greece-counterpart-review-bilateral-ties/): Modi and his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have appreciated the momentum in bilateral ties following recent highlevel exchanges
- [Watch: Trump Rips Mic Off Podium After ‘Fix The Mic’ Chant During Election Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/watch-trump-rips-mic-off-podium-after-fix-the-mic-chant-during-election-rally/): Donald Trump dramatically rips a faulty microphone off the podium during a Milwaukee speech
- [What It Takes To Run For US President: Check Key Eligibility Criteria | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/what-it-takes-to-run-for-us-president-check-key-eligibility-criteria-gfx/): Learn the constitutional requirements to run for President of the United States, including citizenship, age, and residency criteria for candidates
- ['Until Victory Day': North Korea Vows To Stand By Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/until-victory-day-north-korea-vows-to-stand-by-russia-amid-ukraine-conflict/): North Korea pledges unwavering support for Russia amid rising tensions, with the U.S. warning of possible troop deployments to Ukraine
- [Pakistan Parliamentary Body Approves Bill To Raise Number Of SC Judges To 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/pakistan-parliamentary-body-approves-bill-to-raise-number-of-sc-judges-to-25/): A parliamentary panel in Pakistan has approved a controversial bill to increase Supreme Court judges from 17 to 25
- [Harris and Trump hold last Friday night rallies in battleground Milwaukee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/harris-and-trump-hold-last-friday-night-rallies-in-battleground-milwaukee/): The events capped a day of crisscrossing the US heartland.
- ['That Gay Guy': Tim Walz's Musk Remark Sparks Backlash As Election Campaign Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/that-gay-guy-tim-walzs-musk-remark-sparks-backlash-as-election-campaign-intensifies/): This row comes as the US election campaigns for both parties heat up in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin
- [Iron Beam: Israel Plans To Use High-Power Lasers To Shoot Down Missiles Amid Ongoing Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/iron-beam-israel-plans-to-use-high-power-lasers-to-shoot-down-missiles-amid-ongoing-conflict/): The Israeli defence ministry stated that the new anti-missile defence system, Iron Beam, will complement the country’s Iron Dome.
- [US Boosts Military Presence In Middle East With Eye On Israel-Iran Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-boosts-military-presence-in-middle-east-with-eye-on-israel-iran-escalation/): Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered more warplanes and Navy ships to the Middle East to bolster U.S. military presence
- [Arizona top prosecutor investigating Trump’s comments about ‘gunfire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/arizona-top-prosecutor-investigating-trumps-comments-about-gunfire/): Former president’s comments about Liz Cheney described as ‘deeply troubling’.
- [US Election 2024: User Errors, Fake Videos And Misinformation Debunked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-election-2024-user-errors-fake-videos-and-misinformation-debunked/): US officials warn of Russian disinformation amid election chaos, citing a fake video of a Haitian immigrant claiming multiple votes for Kamala Harris
- [China Extends Visa-Free Entry To Citizens From 9 More Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/china-extends-visa-free-entry-to-citizens-from-9-more-countries/): China announces visa-free entry for citizens from nine countries, including South Korea and Norway
- [White House Accused Of Editing Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark About Trump Supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/white-house-accused-of-editing-bidens-garbage-remark-about-trump-supporters/): The White House modified a transcript of President Biden’s controversial “garbage” remark about Trump supporters
- [Supreme Court rejects bid by GOP not to count some Pennsylvania ballots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/supreme-court-rejects-bid-by-gop-not-to-count-some-pennsylvania-ballots/): Republicans wanted some so-called provisional ballots to be rejected.
- [Despite stark differences on worker rights, unions split on Trump, Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/despite-stark-differences-on-worker-rights-unions-split-on-trump-harris/): Trump has garnered support among union members by tapping into issues that are top of mind of the broader electorate.
- [Armed group in Bolivia takes over military post in latest flare-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/armed-group-in-bolivia-takes-over-military-post-in-latest-flare-up/): The takeover is latest chapter in standoff between the Arce government and supporters of ex-president Evo Morales.
- [Trump And Harris Still Deadlocked In Polls, Fencesitters In 7 Battleground States To Decide US' Fate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/trump-and-harris-still-deadlocked-in-polls-fencesitters-in-7-battleground-states-to-decide-us-fate/): Kamala Harris and her supporters are campaigning vigorously in Pennsylvania as Democrats are focused on winning the kingmaker swing state. Meanwhile, Trump supporters are nervous but confident of his performance. Who will swing the undecided voters in their favour to win the tight race for White House? Sanjay Suri reports
- [UN should consider suspending Israel over genocide, says special rapporteur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/un-should-consider-suspending-israel-over-genocide-says-special-rapporteur/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has called for UN member states to consider suspending Israel.
- [Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/why-is-the-us-election-on-a-tuesday-in-november-what-to-know-in-500-words/): Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.
- [US election: Who do world leaders prefer for president – Harris or Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-election-who-do-world-leaders-prefer-for-president-harris-or-trump/): From Putin to Xi Jinping, European and NATO leaders to India’s Modi, who would world leaders prefer in the White House?
- [Russia strikes Kharkiv ‘police station’ as US boosts Ukraine’s military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/russia-strikes-kharkiv-police-station-as-us-boosts-ukraines-military/): At least one person killed in Kharkiv as Pentagon announces $425m in additional military assistance for Ukraine.
- [Political Commentator Chris Cillizza Says Trump Has The Momentum As Polls Move Away From Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/political-commentator-chris-cillizza-says-trump-has-the-momentum-as-polls-move-away-from-harris/): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in tight race for the White House. With no decisive lead for either candidate even in US battleground states, which way will America sway in the November 4 presidential election? Zakka Jacob asks US political commentator Chris Cillizza in this interview.
- [Lebanon PM Slams Israeli Attacks As US Pushes 'Unilateral Truce', UN Warns Heritage Sites In 'Peril'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/lebanon-pm-slams-israeli-attacks-as-us-pushes-unilateral-truce-un-warns-heritage-sites-in-peril/): The US has reportedly asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive talks to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. This was communicated by US envoy Amos Hochstein to Lebanese PM this week, as per Lebanese sources quoted by Reuters.The report comes as US stepped up diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between […]
- [Month-old infant among the dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Nuseirat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/month-old-infant-among-the-dozens-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-nuseirat/): Israeli strikes pounded Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp and the surrounding areas, killing dozens.
- [Will Hezbollah and Israel agree on a ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/will-hezbollah-and-israel-agree-on-a-ceasefire/): The Lebanese group has signalled it is open to a ceasefire with Israel if terms are ‘suitable’.
- [US agencies allege Russia link to video falsely claiming Georgia vote fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-agencies-allege-russia-link-to-video-falsely-claiming-georgia-vote-fraud/): Russia has previously dismissed allegations it is attempting to interfere in US presidential election.
- [Harris Ropes in JLo To Court Latino Votes, Trump Visits Largest Arab-majority City | US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/harris-ropes-in-jlo-to-court-latino-votes-trump-visits-largest-arab-majority-city-us-elections/): Donald Trump is set to visit Dearborn, Michigan which is America’s largest Arab-majority city. Trump’s Nov. 1 visit to Dearborn has been confirmed by a local business owner who first insisted the former president call for peace in Lebanon before hosting him.Sam Abbas, who is the owner of The Great Commoner in Dearborn, said Trump […]
- [Is the US election really a choice between genocide or fascism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/is-the-us-election-really-a-choice-between-genocide-or-fascism/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Trump’s ex-Chief of Staff and asks progressives: vote Blue or abandon Harris?
- [Mauritius blocks social media until after election amid wiretapping row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/mauritius-blocks-social-media-until-after-election-amid-wiretapping-row/): The leak of audio tapes that preceded the ban involved politicians, journalists and even foreign diplomats.
- [Russia Touts New Defence Treaty Ties With Iran, North Korea Vows To Stand With Putin 'Till Victory'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/russia-touts-new-defence-treaty-ties-with-iran-north-korea-vows-to-stand-with-putin-till-victory/): Russia and Iran will sign a strategic partnership agreement “in the near future,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. The announcement comes as political and military ties between the two countries deepen.Lavrov said that the treaty, which is being prepared, will include closer defence cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.The Russian top diplomat made the […]
- [Australian PM Albanese Celebrates Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas In Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/australian-pm-albanese-celebrates-diwali-bandi-chhor-diwas-in-sydney/): Albanese visited Sydney’s Murugan Temple to celebrate Diwali with the Tamil Australian community following a visit to a gurdwara in Glenwood.
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as ceasefire remains elusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-in-gaza-lebanon-as-ceasefire-remains-elusive/): Israeli attacks target a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp.
- [Kamala Harris, Donald Trump rallying in Wisconsin in final US election push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/kamala-harris-donald-trump-rallying-in-wisconsin-in-final-us-election-push/): Rival presidential candidates remain locked in a tight race four days before election day.
- [Japan and EU announce security partnership amid growing regional tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/japan-and-eu-announce-security-partnership-amid-growing-regional-tensions/): EU and Japan to enhance military ties through joint exercises and defence industry exchanges against regional threats.
- [US Imposes Sanctions on 15 Indian Entities For Supporting Russia's War Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-imposes-sanctions-on-15-indian-entities-for-supporting-russias-war-efforts/): The US imposed sanctions on several companies from India, China, Turkey and others for aiding Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine.
- [Death toll from Spain floods passes 200 as rescue teams search for missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/death-toll-from-spain-floods-passes-200-as-rescue-teams-search-for-missing/): Spain’s worst natural disaster in decades leaves many communities without power, water and aid.
- [Eight killed in Serbia train station roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/eight-killed-in-serbia-train-station-roof-collapse/): At least two people were hospitalised with serious injuries after the incident in the town of Novi Sad.
- [Trump "Supporter's" Or "Supporters"? White House Edits Biden Transcript Amid Fury Over Garbagegate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/trump-supporters-or-supporters-white-house-edits-biden-transcript-amid-fury-over-garbagegate/): White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers who document such remarks for posterity, according to two US government officials and an internal email obtained on Thursday by the Associated Press.Biden created […]
- [Watch: Dubai's Iconic Burj Khalifa Lights Up For Diwali, Netizens Left Awestruck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/watch-dubais-iconic-burj-khalifa-lights-up-for-diwali-netizens-left-awestruck/): The iconic skyscraper in Dubai lit up with ornate designs to pay tribute to the grand festival of Diwali, celebrated by millions globally.
- [Cheney slams ‘tyrant’ Trump after he suggests she should face firing squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/cheney-slams-tyrant-trump-after-he-suggests-she-should-face-firing-squad/): Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a ‘war hawk’ if she had guns pointed at her, prompting response by ex-lawmaker.
- [US Celebs, Hollywood Divided Over Trump vs Harris Battle:  Who’s Backing Whom For President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/us-celebs-hollywood-divided-over-trump-vs-harris-battle-whos-backing-whom-for-president/): Harris boasts a formidable lineup of supporters, including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Eminem, and others. In contrast, Trump has a smaller but notable group of endorsers, including Elon Musk, The Rock, and others
- [Putin "Surprised" by ‘Mediator’ Turkey Arming Ukraine, But Backs Ankara's BRICS Membership Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/putin-surprised-by-mediator-turkey-arming-ukraine-but-backs-ankaras-brics-membership-bid/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is “surprised” that Turkey supplies Ukraine with weapons while calling itself a mediator. Lavrov slammed Ankara saying “Turkish weapons” are being used by the Ukrainian military to kill Russian military personnel and civilians. However, Lavrov highlighted that Russia appreciates Turkey’s efforts to help resolve the Ukrainian crisis.
- ['Country Now Divided': Sheikh Hasina's Coalition Ally After Protesters Torch Party Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/country-now-divided-sheikh-hasinas-coalition-ally-after-protesters-torch-party-office/): The offices of the Jatiya Party, which was allied with Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, were set on fire by angry protesters on Thursday night amid clashes.
- [Valencia MotoGP race cancelled due to deadly flood damage in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/valencia-motogp-race-cancelled-due-to-deadly-flood-damage-in-spain/): MotoGP organisers confirmed that Valencia season finale will not go ahead after the region was devastated by floods.
- [Zelensky Warns Putin Seeks More Foreign Troops After North Korea Pact, Slams West's 'Zero' Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/zelensky-warns-putin-seeks-more-foreign-troops-after-north-korea-pact-slams-wests-zero-response/): President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted what he called his allies’ “zero” response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops for the war in Ukraine, saying on Thursday a weak reaction would encourage Russia’s Vladimir Putin to beef up the contingent.The Ukrainian leader, in an interview with South Korea’s KBS television channel, said he believed Moscow was […]
- [Global Watch | How China Is Altering Security Architecture Of Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/global-watch-how-china-is-altering-security-architecture-of-africa/): China’s increasing focus on security, particularly regarding its counterterrorism efforts in Africa, is undeniably aimed at safeguarding its national interests within the region
- [Death Toll in Spain's Worst-Ever Floods Rises to 205, Dozens Still Missing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/death-toll-in-spains-worst-ever-floods-rises-to-205-dozens-still-missing-video/): At least 202 people were killed in Spain’s Valencia region, which bore the brunt of the devastation of the recent floods.
- [Africa needs a true, progressive partner in the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/africa-needs-a-true-progressive-partner-in-the-white-house/): President Kamala Harris could present opportunities for inclusive and productive collaboration with Africa.
- [What is Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek and why is Israel targeting it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/what-is-lebanons-ancient-city-of-baalbek-and-why-is-israel-targeting-it/): Israel’s first citywide forced displacement calls for Lebanon’s eastern city of Baalbek were followed by air attacks.
- [As Trump, Harris woo Arab Americans, Michigan mayor readies to up pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/as-trump-harris-woo-arab-americans-michigan-mayor-readies-to-up-pressure/): Whoever wins, push for change in US Middle East policy will continue, Dearborn’s Abdullah Hammoud tells Al Jazeera.
- [Manchester United name Portugal’s Ruben Amorim as new manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/manchester-united-name-portugals-ruben-amorim-as-new-manager/): Amorim has signed a contract at the famous English club until June 2027, starting in his new role on November 11.
- [What issues are Americans facing this election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/what-issues-are-americans-facing-this-election/): We’ll explore the upcoming US elections and examine the key factors that influence voter decisions. 
- [Harris will not be a president for marginalised folks – in the US or abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/harris-will-not-be-a-president-for-marginalised-folks-in-the-us-or-abroad/): Anybody voting for Harris in this election should be honest about why.
- [Jailed Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi freed after presidential pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/jailed-algerian-journalist-ihsane-el-kadi-freed-after-presidential-pardon/): President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons 4,000 detainees to mark 70th anniversary of the independence war with France.
- [Hope still exists for Turkey-PKK detente, despite deadly attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/hope-still-exists-for-turkey-pkk-detente-despite-deadly-attack/): A push for a rapprochement, spearheaded by an unlikely source, could end a decades-long conflict.
- [Conservative Christians, Israel and the US vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/conservative-christians-israel-and-the-us-vote/): Conservative Christians, notably evangelicals, are key Republican voters, but some are breaking with party on Israel.
- [Chief of North Korea's “Storm Corps” Unit And Two Generals Among 500 Officers in Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/chief-of-north-koreas-storm-corps-unit-and-two-generals-among-500-officers-in-russia/): Ukraine has identified three North Korean generals among thousands of Korean People’s Army troops deployed to Russia to support its war effort. Ukraine’s delegation to the UN Security Council, stated that the three generals were among at least 500 North Korean officers sent to Russia. Ukraine claimed there were plans for North Korean troops to […]
- [Jennifer Lopez Rallies for Kamala Harris, Urges Voters to Take Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/jennifer-lopez-rallies-for-kamala-harris-urges-voters-to-take-action/): At a Las Vegas rally on October 31, Jennifer Lopez celebrated her Puerto Rican heritage while urging Kamala Harris supporters to embrace their emotions when voting. She emphasized the importance of action, stating that powerful people “love it when you do nothing.” Lopez encouraged the crowd to “be scared and outraged,” advocating for meaningful change. […]
- [Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly five years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/russia-sentences-former-us-consulate-worker-to-nearly-five-years-in-prison/): US had condemned arrest of Robert Shonov, who worked for more than 25 years in the now-shuttered mission in Vladivostok.
- [North Korea pledges to stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/north-korea-pledges-to-stand-by-russia-until-victory-in-ukraine/): Pyongyang’s top diplomat also tells Russian counterpart of US and South Korea nuclear plot against North Korea.
- [‘Hispanics love Trump’ declares Trump at New Mexico rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/hispanics-love-trump-declares-trump-at-new-mexico-rally/): Former US President Donald Trump visited Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 31 for a campaign rally, aiming to regain support in a state he lost by 10 points in 2020. He claimed, without evidence, that votes are rigged and anticipates fraudulent voting in the upcoming election. Trump also targeted Latino voters, addressing recent controversies, asserting […]
- [Two Dead, At Least Six Injured In Orlando Shooting During Halloween Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/two-dead-at-least-six-injured-in-orlando-shooting-during-halloween-celebrations/): The Orlando Police Department said in a social media post that it was conducting an investigation into a shooting in the city’s downtown area
- [‘I Am Puerto Rican…’: Jennifer Lopez Breaks Down At Harris Rally, Slams Trump | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/i-am-puerto-rican-jennifer-lopez-breaks-down-at-harris-rally-slams-trump-video/): Fighting back tears, Jennifer Lopez said the remarks on Puerto Rico made during Trump’s New York rally offended “humanity” and declared support for Harris.
- [‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/climate-diplomacy-can-smog-bring-india-and-pakistan-together/): Pakistan Punjab’s chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.
- [Five children among seven killed in attack on Pakistan polio vaccine drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/five-children-among-seven-killed-in-attack-on-pakistan-polio-vaccine-drive/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns attack near a girls’ school in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
- [Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/botswana-president-concedes-election-ending-his-partys-58-year-rule/): Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, ending the party’s 58-year rule.
- [Khamenei Orders Attack On Israeli Military Site, Iran Gets Its Own Iron Dome With Zoubin Air Defense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/khamenei-orders-attack-on-israeli-military-site-iran-gets-its-own-iron-dome-with-zoubin-air-defense/): Iran has taken a cue from its arch nemesis Israel, and deployed its new advanced air defense missile system ‘Zoubin’. Built indigenously, the ‘Zoubin’ system is capable of 360-degree interception, akin to Israel’s famed ‘Iron Dome’ air defense system system.
- [Russian Military Successfully Launches Spacecraft into Orbit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/russian-military-successfully-launches-spacecraft-into-orbit/): On October 31, the Russian Air Space Force successfully launched a Soyuz 2.1a medium-class rocket from the Plesetsk testing cosmodrome in the Archangelsk region. The rocket was carrying a spacecraft commissioned by the Russian Defense Ministry, although specific details about the payload were not disclosed. The ministry confirmed that both the launch and the delivery […]
- [Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki sworn in as deputy president after court challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/01/kenyas-kithure-kindiki-sworn-in-as-deputy-president-after-court-challenge/): Former interior minister replaces Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked after parliament impeached him in October.
- [Six Dead After Volcano Erupts In Eastern Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/six-dead-after-volcano-erupts-in-eastern-indonesia/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the popular tourist island of Flores, spewed a tower of ash and lava on nearby villages that were forced to evacuate
- [From Brampton Violence To Ram Dham Vandalism, Attacks On Hindu Temples In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/from-brampton-violence-to-ram-dham-vandalism-attacks-on-hindu-temples-in-canada/): In July this year, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a video directing Hindu Canadian MP Chandra Arya and his followers to return to India.
- ['Turn Page on Hatred, Division & Chart New Way Forward': Harris Appeals To US Voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/turn-page-on-hatred-division-chart-new-way-forward-harris-appeals-to-us-voters/): Harris said that during her campaign, she found that Americans from the so-called red states and the so-called blue states are ready to bend the arc of history toward justice
- [‘Leak, Frenzy, False…’ How Netanyahu Used 'Hamas Docs' To Quell Hostage Protests, ‘Prolong’ Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/leak-frenzy-false-how-netanyahu-used-hamas-docs-to-quell-hostage-protests-prolong-gaza-war/): A suspected leak of classified Gaza documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has jolted Israeli politics and outraged the families of hostages held by Hamas who have been pushing for a deal to get their loved ones home.Details of the case have been trickling out only slowly because of a gag order.But […]
- [Indian High Commission's Consular Camps In Canada Disrupted By Anti-India Elements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/indian-high-commissions-consular-camps-in-canada-disrupted-by-anti-india-elements/): The Indian High Commission in Canada blamed ‘anti-India elements’ for the violence outside the consular camp co-organised with the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton.
- ['Shouldn't Have Left White House in 2020': Trump Casts Doubt About Elections Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/shouldnt-have-left-white-house-in-2020-trump-casts-doubt-about-elections-again/): In remarks Sunday that bore no resemblance to his standard speech in the campaign’s closing stretch, the former president repeatedly cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and resurrected old grievances about being prosecuted after trying to overturn his defeat four years ago
- [3 Hindu Men Arrested From Temple In Canada's Surrey, Cops Yet To Disclose Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/3-hindu-men-arrested-from-temple-in-canadas-surrey-cops-yet-to-disclose-charges/): The officials said that no charges against the arrested Hindu youths were immediately revealed.
- ['Red Line Crossed': Canadian MPs Condemn Khalistani Attack On Devotees At Hindu Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/red-line-crossed-canadian-mps-condemn-khalistani-attack-on-devotees-at-hindu-temple/): Several Canadian MPs and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in the country have condemned the attack by alleged Khalistani extremists at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton.
- [US Presidential Polls: When and Where To Watch Election Streaming, Results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-presidential-polls-when-and-where-to-watch-election-streaming-results/): The US is moving to one of the most thrilling and competitive Presidential polls as Trump and Harris run close in latest data.
- [US Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Over 41 Million Americans Cast Their Votes In Early Voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-2024-live-updates-over-41-million-americans-cast-their-votes-in-early-voting/): US Election 2024 LIVE Updates: A latest poll indicating Harris leading in Iowa—a state Trump won comfortably in the last two elections—has raised the possibility of an unexpected result, although another survey showed her trailing there.
- [US election 2024: Arab Americans united in grief, divided on strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-2024-arab-americans-united-in-grief-divided-on-strategy/): Reeling from trauma of war on Gaza, Lebanon, community members say they face ‘impossible choices’ in upcoming election.
- [Devotees Attacked At Hindu Temple In Canada By Khalistani Extremists, Trudeau Condemns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/devotees-attacked-at-hindu-temple-in-canada-by-khalistani-extremists-trudeau-condemns/): Post Content
- [China’s small manufacturers anguish over Trump’s tariff plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/chinas-small-manufacturers-anguish-over-trumps-tariff-plans/): Republican candidate’s plans to slap tariffs of 60 percent or more on imports has businesses in China worried.
- [US election campaigns shift strategies as Latino voter allegiances change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-election-campaigns-shift-strategies-as-latino-voter-allegiances-change/): Latinos have long been considered Democratic supporters, but the demographic has been shifting to the right.
- [Trump or Harris?  Who do world leaders want to be president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/trump-or-harris-who-do-world-leaders-want-to-be-president/): From Putin to Netanyahu, here’s who world leaders would prefer to see in the White House.
- [Trump slams media in Pennsylvania as Harris stumps in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/trump-slams-media-in-pennsylvania-as-harris-stumps-in-michigan/): Republican presidential candidate also suggsted he should not have left the White House after 2020 election defeat.
- [Crowd hurls mud and insults at Spain royals, PM on visit to flood-hit town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/crowd-hurls-mud-and-insults-at-spain-royals-pm-on-visit-to-flood-hit-town/): Angry demonstrations over Spain’s flood response interrupt king’s visit to stricken Valencia suburb.
- [Why does the US election matter for the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/why-does-the-us-election-matter-for-the-world/): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on many foreign policy issues.
- [Here come the US election 2024 celebrity endorsements – but do they matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/here-come-the-us-election-2024-celebrity-endorsements-but-do-they-matter/): Celebrities have been revealing their presidential preferences, largely falling down on the side of Kamala Harris.
- [At least three killed as Israel bombards southern and eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/at-least-three-killed-as-israel-bombards-southern-and-eastern-lebanon/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits northern Israel near Lebanon border, vows to push Hezbollah back from frontier.
- ['They Have True Superpowers’: Marvel Star Ruffalo Calls On Native Americans To Back Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/they-have-true-superpowers-marvel-star-ruffalo-calls-on-native-americans-to-back-harris/): Mark Ruffalo endorsed Harris for the US election and lashed out at Trump for “ignoring and disrespecting” the Native people.
- [Harris Optimistic As Women Outpace Men In Early Voting, Trump 'Anxious' About Losing Female Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/harris-optimistic-as-women-outpace-men-in-early-voting-trump-anxious-about-losing-female-votes/): Former President Donald Trump is feeling anxious as Election Day approaches, despite predictions of his improved standing compared to 2020. Trump has been asking his aides for updates on his status and has been demanding more work from them.Trump received an internal memo from his chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, suggesting he is in a better […]
- [Schools to close as air pollution hits record high in Pakistan’s Lahore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/schools-to-close-as-air-pollution-hits-record-high-in-pakistans-lahore/): Unprecedented air pollution levels prompt authorities to take emergency measures.
- [Zelensky ‘To Deploy’ Ukraine-Made Hrim-2 Missile That ‘Can Reach Moscow’ Amid North Korea Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/zelensky-to-deploy-ukraine-made-hrim-2-missile-that-can-reach-moscow-amid-north-korea-threat/): Yehor Chernev, a People’s Deputy and head of Ukraine’s NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation, announced that concrete results from the use of Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles (likely the Hrim-2) would soon be revealed. This statement was made during a televised appearance, where Chernev highlighted that while some rockets had already been tested, there were ongoing issues related […]
- [Purging voters: Inside Republican efforts to restrict 2024 election vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/purging-voters-inside-republican-efforts-to-restrict-2024-election-vote/): The Republican party has filed lawsuits across key states to tighten voting rules. But could it backfire?
- [‘All Comes Down To…’ Trump, Harris Battle It Out For Key Swing States, Undecided Voters |US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/all-comes-down-to-trump-harris-battle-it-out-for-key-swing-states-undecided-voters-us-election/): In the current US election, the competition is getting intense as the polling day approaches. Identifying the frontrunner in the polls has become increasingly challenging. The swing states play a crucial role in the 2024 Presidential elections as they are strategically important in the Electoral College, where candidates must secure a majority to win.
- [India and China Made 'Some Progress' In Disengagement: EAM Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/india-and-china-made-some-progress-in-disengagement-eam-jaishankar/): The agreement was firmed up on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, a breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff.
- [South Africa’s Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on art’s role in resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/south-africas-sipho-hotstix-mabuse-on-arts-role-in-resistance/): Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse on the power of art in South Africa’s struggle for freedom and its relevance to today’s conflicts
- [Rights group calls for release of minors charged over Nigeria protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/rights-group-calls-for-release-of-minors-charged-over-nigeria-protests/): Scenes of young Nigerians fainting while in court in the capital Abuja sparked uproar from politicians, civil society.
- [Trump Leapfrogs Harris In Every Swing State As US Elections Draw Near, Shows New Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/trump-leapfrogs-harris-in-every-swing-state-as-us-elections-draw-near-shows-new-poll/): US Election 2024: The swing states haven’t historically aligned with any of the two parties- Republican and Democratic, and could sway either way.
- [Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of villages in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/satellite-images-reveal-israeli-destruction-of-villages-in-south-lebanon/): Satellite images reveal how Israeli attacks have caused extensive damage to more than a dozen villages in south Lebanon.
- [Can Trump repeat his 2016 victory by rallying working-class voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/can-trump-repeat-his-2016-victory-by-rallying-working-class-voters/): Low-income voters are a growing part of the electorate, and experts say Trump may have the advantage among them.
- [IDF “Kills” Hezbollah Rocket Unit Chief, Iran-Backed Group Executes ’26 Anti-Israel Ops In A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/idf-kills-hezbollah-rocket-unit-chief-iran-backed-group-executes-26-anti-israel-ops-in-a-day/): The Israeli army on Saturday said that it had killed Jaafar Khader Faour, a top commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Brigade rocket unit in southern Lebanon. The military said that he has been responsible for multiple attacks on Israel since October 2023.Hezbollah did not immediately comment or confirm Faour’s death.”Faour was responsible for multiple rocket attacks […]
- [“From Cursed Gaza…” Families of Hostages Call On Netanyahu To Bring Home Captives, ‘Rescue’ Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/from-cursed-gaza-families-of-hostages-call-on-netanyahu-to-bring-home-captives-rescue-soldiers/): In Tel Aviv, relatives and supporters rallied for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Ilan Dalal, father of hostage Guy Gilboa, urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring all abductees home. Since Hamas’s October 7 attack, Israel’s military response has resulted in over 43,000 Palestinian deaths, predominantly women and children, according to Gaza health officials.
- [Why is an Ecuador forest petitioning for the rights to a song?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/why-is-an-ecuador-forest-petitioning-for-the-rights-to-a-song/): The law in some countries is evolving to grant nature spots legal rights. What does it all mean?
- [India vs New Zealand – talking points: Rohit, Kohli, Ravindra, Patel, Gill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/india-vs-new-zealand-talking-points-rohit-kohli-ravindra-patel-gill/): From misfiring Indian stars Rohit and Kohli, to New Zealand’s players using ‘home’ advantage, here’s how India lost.
- [Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Jabalia in 2 days: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/over-50-children-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-gazas-jabalia-in-2-days-un/): UNICEF says ‘horrific level of child deaths’ occurring in northern Gaza as Israel’s month-long violent siege continues.
- [Outrage over Israeli warship passing through the Suez Canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/outrage-over-israeli-warship-passing-through-the-suez-canal/): Video showing an Israeli warship passing through the Suez Canal sparked outrage online.
- ['Had No Answer': When PM Modi's Question On India-Australia Ties Stumped Jaishankar In 2014](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/had-no-answer-when-pm-modis-question-on-india-australia-ties-stumped-jaishankar-in-2014/): EAM S Jaishankar shared the story from 2014 while addressing the Indian community in Brisbane, Australia on Sunday.
- [US Election 2024: ‘Want To See Me Knock...?’ Donald Trump Rants Over Mic Failures At Milwaukee Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-election-2024-want-to-see-me-knock-donald-trump-rants-over-mic-failures-at-milwaukee-rally/): During a November 2 campaign rally in Milwaukee, Donald Trump expressed frustration over a faulty microphone. As interruptions persisted, the ex-president jokingly asked supporters if they wanted to see him “knock the hell out backstage.” He removed the mic from its stand, venting his irritation about the situation while engaging with the crowd, suggesting he […]
- [Angry Flood Survivors Hurl Mud And Insults At Spain’s King Felipe | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/angry-flood-survivors-hurl-mud-and-insults-at-spains-king-felipe-video/): After being forced to seek protection from the mud, the king remained calm and made several efforts to speak to individual residents.
- [What to know about flash floods that killed over 200 people in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/what-to-know-about-flash-floods-that-killed-over-200-people-in-spain/): Rescue and search operations are under way in the wake of Spain’s deadliest disaster in living memory.
- [A Gaza child’s last will](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/a-gaza-childs-last-will/): My 10-year-old niece was killed by an Israeli bomb. Before she died, she decided to write a will.
- [‘Timing Left To…’ Iran Okays Israel Attack As US B-52 Bombers Reach Mideast Amid Escalation Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/timing-left-to-iran-okays-israel-attack-as-us-b-52-bombers-reach-mideast-amid-escalation-concerns/): The United States Central Command announced the deployment of B-52 Stratofortress bombers to the Middle East on Saturday, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following recent exchanges of military strikes.The Central Command deployed the strategic bombers from the 5th Wing at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota to its area of operations, which […]
- [The world’s oldest termite colony holds secrets – to the past and future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/the-worlds-oldest-termite-colony-holds-secrets-to-the-past-and-future/): The discovery of a 34,000-year-old mound in South Africa sheds light on the insects’ role in combating climate change
- [How one survivor of Canada’s residential schools reclaimed her identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/how-one-survivor-of-canadas-residential-schools-reclaimed-her-identity/): Martha Cardinal endured years of abuse. In order to heal, she says, she had to learn how to forgive her abusers.
- [Pakistan Shuts Primary Schools In Lahore After Air Quality Slips Into 'Dangerous' Category](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/pakistan-shuts-primary-schools-in-lahore-after-air-quality-slips-into-dangerous-category/): Lahore’s AQI, which measures a range of pollutants, exceeded 1,000 on Saturday –- well above the level of 300 considered “dangerous”.
- [Trump will ‘work hard’ instead of tanning his ‘beautiful white skin’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/trump-will-work-hard-instead-of-tanning-his-beautiful-white-skin/): Donald Trump says he’ll work hard to rescue the US economy even though he could’ve been relaxing at an oceanfront resort
- [Israel abducts alleged Hezbollah member in northern Lebanon coastal raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/israel-abducts-alleged-hezbollah-member-in-northern-lebanon-coastal-raid/): Video shows the moment Israeli forces abduct a Lebanese man from a town north of Beirut during a coastal raid.
- [IDF “Kills” Oct 7 Commander, Loses 3 Troops In Gaza As Israel Appears “Pessimistic” About Hamas Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/idf-kills-oct-7-commander-loses-3-troops-in-gaza-as-israel-appears-pessimistic-about-hamas-deal/): According to the sources, Sinwar maintained contact with senior Hamas officials via letters delivered in a method he devised, moved from place to place based on the presence of IDF forces in the area, relayed messages to Hamas members and mediators abroad and even informed his family when his nephew, who accompanied him died but […]
- ['Heartless': Elon Musk Slams Biden Administration Over Celebrity Squirrel's Euthanasia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/heartless-elon-musk-slams-biden-administration-over-celebrity-squirrels-euthanasia/): Peanut the Squirrel, who became an internet sensation, was seized by New York authorities on Wednesday and euthanised.
- [US Women’s March 2024: Huge rally in DC to back Harris, abortion rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-womens-march-2024-huge-rally-in-dc-to-back-harris-abortion-rights/): Thousands of women rally in Washington, DC for Harris and reproductive rights days before elections
- [Gaza death toll shows lack of “empathy” for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/gaza-death-toll-shows-lack-of-empathy-for-palestinians/): Francesca Albanese called out the lack of “empathy” for Palestinians devastated by the conflict in Gaza.
- [Kamala Harris Opens Saturday Night Live, Urges US To 'Keep Calm-ala' Before Election | Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/kamala-harris-opens-saturday-night-live-urges-us-to-keep-calm-ala-before-election-donald-trump/): On November 2, Vice President Kamala Harris surprised viewers by appearing on “Saturday Night Live” just days before the presidential election against Donald Trump. In a humorous segment, she appeared in a mirror opposite Maya Rudolph, who plays her on the show. They joked about her name, urging Americans to “end the drama-la” and to […]
- [Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP to force final round title battle with Martin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/bagnaia-wins-malaysia-motogp-to-force-final-round-title-battle-with-martin/): The Italian won the penultimate MotoGP in Sepang to force a final round championship showdown with Jorge Martin.
- [Iran: Female Student Arrested For Stripping To Protest Harassment At University: Report | Hijab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/iran-female-student-arrested-for-stripping-to-protest-harassment-at-university-report-hijab/): On November 3, Iranian authorities arrested a female student who protested by stripping outside Tehran Azad University. She alleged harassment by Basij militia, who ripped her headscarf and clothes. Videos showed her sitting in her underwear in protest. Some reports claimed she was transferred to a treatment center due to a mental disorder. The incident […]
- [British Airways' 'Flight To Nowhere' Returns After Technical Snag, Leaves Passengers Furious](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/british-airways-flight-to-nowhere-returns-after-technical-snag-leaves-passengers-furious/): The British Airways Boeing 777 was en route to Costa Rica from London on Tuesday but returned back after travelling over 4,000 miles due to a technical issue.
- ['If Kamala Wins...': Trump Attacks Harris Over Economy, Borders Days Before US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/if-kamala-wins-trump-attacks-harris-over-economy-borders-days-before-us-elections/): Trump claimed Harris would create a 1929-style economic depression and accused her of “betrayal” over rising illegal immigration.
- [Moldovans vote in tense presidential run-off amid Russian meddling claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/moldovans-vote-in-tense-presidential-run-off-amid-russian-meddling-claims/): Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu faces off Russia-friendly rival in elections amid claims of fraud and Russian meddling.
- [US Election 2024: Understanding the United States in 20 maps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-election-2024-understanding-the-united-states-in-20-maps/): Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.
- [India vs New Zealand third Test: Patel takes 11 as India lose by 25 runs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/india-vs-new-zealand-third-test-patel-takes-11-as-india-lose-by-25-runs/): New Zealand win third Test by 25 runs and the series 3-0 as hosts India are bowled out for 121 at the Wankhede Stadium.
- [US election: 2 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-election-2-days-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): Harris and Trump are locked in a dead heat in several swing states as one survey shows the Democrat leading in Iowa.
- [A Glimpse Of Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir’s Grand Annakut On Govardhan Puja](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/a-glimpse-of-abu-dhabi-baps-hindu-mandirs-grand-annakut-on-govardhan-puja/): The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is the first Hindu temple in UAE, situated in the capital’s Abu Mureikha area
- [Brandon Moreno beats Amir Albazi by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/brandon-moreno-beats-amir-albazi-by-unanimous-decision-at-ufc-fight-night/): Mexico’s former champion Moreno scored 49-46, 50-45, 50-45 against Iraq’s Albazi, who was on a six-fight winning streak.
- ['Donald Trump Is Weak': Kamala Harris Intensifies Attacks As US Election Day Approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/donald-trump-is-weak-kamala-harris-intensifies-attacks-as-us-election-day-approaches/): Trump and Harris made remarks at each other as they are making last-minute efforts before the US Presidential Elections on Tuesday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 982](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-982/): As the war enters its 982nd day, these are the main developments.
- [Iran Vows 'Teeth-Breaking' Response to Israel, US As Tensions Soar In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/iran-vows-teeth-breaking-response-to-israel-us-as-tensions-soar-in-middle-east/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the threats after Israel’s latest round of strikes on Iranian military sites last month.
- [US Elections 2024 Latest News | Kamala Harris Launches Fresh Attack On Donald Trump | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/us-elections-2024-latest-news-kamala-harris-launches-fresh-attack-on-donald-trump-news18/): US Elections 2024 | Kamala Harris launches fresh attack on Donald Trump, says, ” Trump Is Weak”
- [Woman Strips At Iran University In Protest Against Strict Dress Code: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/woman-strips-at-iran-university-in-protest-against-strict-dress-code-reports/): The woman was detained after her protest, with authorities reportedly claiming that she suffered from a mental disorder.
- ['Visited 3 Hindu Temples...': Trudeau Shares Diwali Video Amid India-Canada Tensions | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/visited-3-hindu-temples-trudeau-shares-diwali-video-amid-india-canada-tensions-watch/): Earlier, in his Diwali message, Trudeau had promised to stand with Hindu Canadians amid diplomatic tensions with India over Khalistani extremism.
- [Top Hezbollah Commander, Responsible For Rocket Attack On Children, Killed In Lebanon: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/03/top-hezbollah-commander-responsible-for-rocket-attack-on-children-killed-in-lebanon-israel/): The IDF said that the Hezbollah commander was responsible for rocket attacks in Israel from Lebanon since October last year.
- [How significant is North Korea’s support for Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/how-significant-is-north-koreas-support-for-russia/): Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to act before N Korean troops reach front](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-allies-to-act-before-n-korean-troops-reach-front/): Zelenskyy raises the prospect of a preemptive Ukrainian strike on camps where the North Korean troops are being trained.
- [Kamala Harris comes out swinging against Trump at Georgia rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/kamala-harris-comes-out-swinging-against-trump-at-georgia-rally/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris calls Republican candidate Donald Trump ‘unstable’.
- [Can Harris energise rural voters in the final stretch of the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/can-harris-energise-rural-voters-in-the-final-stretch-of-the-us-election/): Peach County, Georgia, offers a window into rural concerns — and could be a bellwether for the US presidential race.
- [Harris, Trump hit North Carolina in final weekend push before US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/harris-trump-hit-north-carolina-in-final-weekend-push-before-us-election/): The fate of the election is expected to be determined by the seven battleground states, which are being heavily courted.
- [Gaza polio vaccination drive resumes as Israel continues attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/gaza-polio-vaccination-drive-resumes-as-israel-continues-attacks/): WHO says six people, including four children, injured in strike on polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.
- [US Election 2024: Who Will Alaska Choose Come November 5?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-election-2024-who-will-alaska-choose-come-november-5/): In Alaska, all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same primary ballot. The top four vote-getters then move on to the general election.
- [Top "Hezbollah Official Captured" in Dramatic Israeli Navy Op, Khamenei Vows "Crushing Response"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/top-hezbollah-official-captured-in-dramatic-israeli-navy-op-khamenei-vows-crushing-response/): Israeli naval forces have reportedly landed in the coastal city of Batroun in northern Lebanon and captured a Hezbollah operative overnight between Friday and Saturday, according to Arab media.Axios reporter Barak Ravid later reported on X/Twitter that an Israeli official confirmed the operation.The terrorist captured is named Emad Fadel Amhaz, a senior member of Hezbollah, […]
- [‘Canadian Strategy To Attack’: India Reacts To Trudeau Govt's ‘Cyber Adversary’ Label](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/canadian-strategy-to-attack-india-reacts-to-trudeau-govts-cyber-adversary-label/): The MEA said the categorisation was an example of how Canada strategised to attack India.
- [Tropical Storm Lane Develops Over Pacific Ocean, Remains Distant From Mexican Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/tropical-storm-lane-develops-over-pacific-ocean-remains-distant-from-mexican-coast/): Subtropical Storm Patty is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches (about 2.5 to 5 centimetres) across the archipelago through Sunday
- [Who Is Kemi Badenoch, The First Black Woman To Lead UK's Tories?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/who-is-kemi-badenoch-the-first-black-woman-to-lead-uks-tories/): Like many Conservatives, Badenoch idolizes Margaret Thatcher, the party’s first female leader, who transformed Britain with her free-market policies in the 1980s
- [Polls Show Trump And Harris Tied In Battleground States, Can Undecided Voters Change The Election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/polls-show-trump-and-harris-tied-in-battleground-states-can-undecided-voters-change-the-election/): As the US presidential election approaches, national polls indicate a virtual tie between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. However, skepticism surrounds these polls, as the same pollsters inaccurately predicted a landslide victory for Hillary Clinton in 2016. The undecided voters, particularly in key battleground states, will likely determine the election’s outcome. […]
- [US Presidential Poll 2024: What To expect In Indiana On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-presidential-poll-2024-what-to-expect-in-indiana-on-election-day/): Two of the state’s top elected leadership positions will change hands after the Nov. 5 general election, with no incumbents running for governor or U.S. senator
- [Stand Up for Madinah: The US politician pushing for peace in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/stand-up-for-madinah-the-us-politician-pushing-for-peace-in-gaza/): A Democratic state representative, who opposes US support for Israel, fights to pass a ceasefire resolution for Gaza.
- [Mariner abducted in northern Lebanon coastal raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/mariner-abducted-in-northern-lebanon-coastal-raid/): Lebanese authorities launch investigation into suspected Israeli naval raid in Batroun.
- [Chunk Of Democratic Indian-Americans, Muslim Voters In Michigan Shift Support To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/chunk-of-democratic-indian-americans-muslim-voters-in-michigan-shift-support-to-trump/): Michigan is one of the seven battleground states in the 2024 elections with a razor-thin margin of victory expected
- [Ukraine's "Victory Plan" Revealed to Putin? After ATACMS, Furious Zelensky Eyes Tomahawk Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/ukraines-victory-plan-revealed-to-putin-after-atacms-furious-zelensky-eyes-tomahawk-missiles/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy strongly suggested in a video released on October 30 that Kyiv has requested supplies of long-range U.S. Tomahawk missiles, as he made critical remarks about “confidential” information he said had been leaked.Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km, far greater than any missile Ukraine currently has in its arsenal. Such […]
- [In Context: What Trump said about Cheney facing a firing squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/in-context-what-trump-said-about-cheney-facing-a-firing-squad/): With widespread interpretations of Trump’s remarks, we review his comments in their original context
- [US Election 2024: Harris And Trump Go Toe To Toe In Frenzied Final Campaign Weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/us-election-2024-harris-and-trump-go-toe-to-toe-in-frenzied-final-campaign-weekend/): Harris and Trump enter the final weekend of the most tense US presidential campaign of modern times with a flurry of swing-state rallies that will test their stamina
- [Attack On Central Israel Injures 11 As Iran's Leader Vows Punishing Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/attack-on-central-israel-injures-11-as-irans-leader-vows-punishing-response/): The predawn strike on Tira, which followed air raid sirens across central Israel, was one of several barrages fired from Lebanon early in the day
- [Donald Trump targets Liz Cheney as he courts Arab, Muslim voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/donald-trump-targets-liz-cheney-as-he-courts-arab-muslim-voters/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump again attacked Republican ex-lawmaker Liz Cheney.
- [Biggest, 'Most Complete' Dinosaur Skeleton To Go On Sale At Paris Auction On Nov 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/biggest-most-complete-dinosaur-skeleton-to-go-on-sale-at-paris-auction-on-nov-16/): The majestic Apatosaurus skeleton was discovered in Wyoming in the US in 2018 and measures 20.50 metres with approximately 80% of bones belonging to the same dinosaur
- [Air Monitor Records Pollution Level In Lahore 40 Times Above WHO Acceptable limit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/air-monitor-records-pollution-level-in-lahore-40-times-above-who-acceptable-limit/): For days, Lahore has been enveloped by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants caused by low-grade diesel fumes, smoke from seasonal agricultural burning and winter cooling
- [Polls Show Trump Gaining Among Arab American Voters, What Will A Second Term Mean For Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/polls-show-trump-gaining-among-arab-american-voters-what-will-a-second-term-mean-for-middle-east/): During a visit to Dearborn, Michigan on November 1, former president Donald Trump answered “We’re going to bring peace” when asked about a conversation he had with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump also talked up his connection with the Muslim and Lebanese communities, asserting his popularity among them and his expectations of securing their votes.Trump […]
- [Why many Arab voters in Michigan are flocking to Trump ahead of US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/why-many-arab-voters-in-michigan-are-flocking-to-trump-ahead-of-us-election/): Former president is gaining support in Arab community amid anger with Harris over Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon.
- [The Gaza factor in the US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/the-gaza-factor-in-the-us-election/): Voters distraught over the war in Gaza are torn between Harris and Trump.
- [Guatemalans celebrate “Day of the Dead” with Stunning Giant Kites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/guatemalans-celebrate-day-of-the-dead-with-stunning-giant-kites/): On November 1, the community of Santiago Sacatepequez in Guatemala celebrated the ‘Day of the Dead’ with giant kites. Hand-crafted from paper, these striking kites, which took months to create, carry handwritten messages for deceased loved ones. This century-old tradition symbolizes the connection between the living and the dead, as families believe the kites guide […]
- [Netanyahu Hints At Next Target, Iran Flaunts Capacity To Produce Nukes, Warns Of Doctrine Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/netanyahu-hints-at-next-target-iran-flaunts-capacity-to-produce-nukes-warns-of-doctrine-change/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on Thursday that Iran’s nuclear program could be Jerusalem’s next line of attack as Tehran promises to return fire following last week’s air strikes. “The supreme objective that I have set for the IDF and the security services is to prevent Iran from attaining nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu said while […]
- [UN Warns Of 'Apocalyptic' Situation In North Gaza, Population At 'Imminent Risk' Of Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/02/un-warns-of-apocalyptic-situation-in-north-gaza-population-at-imminent-risk-of-death/): Israel launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza last month, saying it wanted to stop Hamas militants regrouping there
- [“I suspect that the levity is a little bit inappropriate”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/i-suspect-that-the-levity-is-a-little-bit-inappropriate/): A journalist rebuked State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller for laughing during a question about aid in Gaza.
- [Canada’s largest port could see lockout of more than 700 workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/canadas-largest-port-could-see-lockout-of-more-than-700-workers/): The dispute between port foremen and their employers could disrupt crucial international shipments.
- [North Korea launches ballistic missile towards sea: South Korean military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-towards-sea-south-korean-military/): Japan’s government has also confirmed the launch of what is suspected to be a ballistic missile.
- ['Israeli Commandos' Abducted Lebanese Sea Captain In Four-Minute Raid, Father Denies Hezbollah Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israeli-commandos-abducted-lebanese-sea-captain-in-four-minute-raid-father-denies-hezbollah-link/): The father of a Lebanese sea captain kidnapped in a suspected Israeli naval operation has denied any ties for his son with Hezbollah.A Lebanese citizen was kidnapped on Friday by armed men in Batroun, about 30 kilometers north of Beirut.Lebanese authorities said that they were investigating whether Israel was behind the kidnap, saying that the […]
- [Video: Heavy rains hit Barcelona after floods in central and east Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/video-heavy-rains-hit-barcelona-after-floods-in-central-and-east-spain/): Flights and trains were cancelled in Barcelona on Monday after heavy rains caused flooding in parts of the city.
- [Trump and Harris hold final campaign rallies on eve of US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-and-harris-hold-final-campaign-rallies-on-eve-of-us-election/): In final day of campaigning, Trump and Harris remain neck and neck, scrambling to win votes in crucial swing states.
- [US election 2024: What are Harris and Trump’s positions on the key issues?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-2024-what-are-harris-and-trumps-positions-on-the-key-issues/): Here are the presidential candidates’ positions on the economy, immigration, foreign policy and more.
- [Putin meets N Korea foreign minister as Kyiv warns of troop deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/putin-meets-n-korea-foreign-minister-as-kyiv-warns-of-troop-deployment/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 11,000 North Korean troops are in Russia’s Kursk region bordering Ukraine.
- [How will domestic issues shape the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/how-will-domestic-issues-shape-the-us-election/): From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. 
- [At least 25 killed after traffickers capsize boat off Comoros: IOM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/at-least-25-killed-after-traffickers-capsize-boat-off-comoros-iom/): The UN migration agency says the boat sank on Friday between a Comoros island and the French island of Mayotte.
- [Netanyahu Aides Endangered Hostages, Forum Says As Israel Makes Fifth Arrest In Intel Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/netanyahu-aides-endangered-hostages-forum-says-as-israel-makes-fifth-arrest-in-intel-leak/): Israel officially notified the United Nations of its decision to sever ties with the agency supporting Palestinian refugees. The decision, condemned globally including by the US, came after lawmakers voted to ban the organisation vital to the occupied territories. The ban is set to take effect in late January, with the UNSC warning of severe […]
- [Nigeria president orders release of minors charged over protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/nigeria-president-orders-release-of-minors-charged-over-protests/): At least 30 minors were charged with treason and inciting a military coup after they took part in August protests.
- [Investors on the watch for who will be next US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/investors-on-the-watch-for-who-will-be-next-us-president/): Caution prevailed on Monday as the winner of the tightly contested presidential election may be unknown for days.
- [Ohio police officer found guilty of shooting a black man holding phone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/ohio-police-officer-found-guilty-of-shooting-a-black-man-holding-phone/): Andre Hill was holding his phone while walking toward a police officer when he was fatally shot
- [Canadian Cop, Part Of Khalistani Attack On Hindu Temple In Brampton, Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/canadian-cop-part-of-khalistani-attack-on-hindu-temple-in-brampton-suspended/): The suspended cop, identified as Harinder Sohi, was caught on camera holding a Khalistan flag as others in the protest chanted anti-India slogans.
- [Protests As Pro Kurdish Mayors Stripped of Posts In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/protests-as-pro-kurdish-mayors-stripped-of-posts-in-turkey/): Protesters clashed with police outside the municipal building in Turkey’s southeastern province of Mardin on Monday, 4 November, after Ankara removed three elected pro-Kurdish mayors from office. According to the interior ministry, the officials were dismissed due to convictions and charges related to terrorism, with state-appointed officials filling their positions.Governors were installed as replacements in […]
- [US Votes On Nov 5 But A Winner May Not Be Projected For Days Or Weeks, Will It Be Trump Or Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-votes-on-nov-5-but-a-winner-may-not-be-projected-for-days-or-weeks-will-it-be-trump-or-harris/): America is voting for its next president on Tuesday 5 November. Once polls close, depending on how close the contest is, it is possible a winner will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks. Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have been running neck-and-neck for weeks. National and swing state polls […]
- [Israeli Settlers Torch Cars In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israeli-settlers-torch-cars-in-west-bank/): On 4 November, Jewish settlers reportedly torched 20 cars on the outskirts of Ramallah in an attack on Palestinian property, marking one of their boldest raids in the area, which serves as the Palestinians’ administrative centre in the occupied West Bank. According to residents, a dozen masked attackers carrying petrol bombs targeted the Al-Bireh area […]
- [Democrats Try To Reverse Steep Decline In Black Support For Harris As Male Voters Drift To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/democrats-try-to-reverse-steep-decline-in-black-support-for-harris-as-male-voters-drift-to-trump/): A worrying trend for Democrats is that Kamala Harris hasn’t been able to match the level of support among blacks that other Democratic presidential candidates have received. CBS News reports that in 2020, Joe Biden beat Donald Trump among black voters 90% to 9%, and this year polls have Ms. Harris at a 78% to […]
- [At least 12 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel bombards Kamal Adwan hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/at-least-12-killed-in-gaza-attacks-as-israel-bombards-kamal-adwan-hospital/): Hospital director says staff and patients were wounded at the last partially functioning hospital in northern Gaza.
- [Israel Shows Soldiers And Tanks In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israel-shows-soldiers-and-tanks-in-lebanon/): Video footage released by the Israeli army on 4 November shows soldiers, tanks and armoured vehicles taking part in a ground assault on the outskirts of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry reported on 3 November that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has reached 2,986, with 13,402 people injured since October 2023. […]
- [Former Canadian Sikh Minister Slams Trudeau As 'Idiot' Over Khalistan Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/former-canadian-sikh-minister-slams-trudeau-as-idiot-over-khalistan-issue/): The 78-year-old former NDP premier of British Columbia blamed Trudeau of being responsible for what the column describes as the Canadian Sikh population
- [US Elections: Bengali Only Indian Language On New York's Ballot Papers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-elections-bengali-only-indian-language-on-new-yorks-ballot-papers/): The inclusion of Bengali on ballot papers is not just a courtesy but a legal requirement, with the mandate extending beyond just ballot papers to include other essential voting materials
- [Why are 10,000 giant spiders on the loose in the UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/why-are-10000-giant-spiders-on-the-loose-in-the-uk/): A rare, mammoth spider species is making a comeback in the United Kingdom, but scientists say there’s no need for fear.
- [Late-season Caribbean hurricane expected to hit Cuba this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/late-season-caribbean-hurricane-expected-to-hit-cuba-this-week/): If it forms, Rafael would be the 11th hurricane of the 2024 season and could strike western Cuba as a Category 1 storm.
- [“Survival becomes so difficult” in Gaza without UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/survival-becomes-so-difficult-in-gaza-without-unrwa/): Tamer Qarmout explains why Israel’s decision to unilaterally ban UNRWA will cost Palestinians lives.
- [Any Trump deal to end Gaza would likely be “tenuous”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/any-trump-deal-to-end-gaza-would-likely-be-tenuous/): Akbar Shahid Ahmed talks about how Trump, if re-elected, might try for a quick deal to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Iran Will Attack Israel With ‘All Resources’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/iran-will-attack-israel-with-all-resources/): The Iranian foreign ministry announced that the country would issue a “clear response” to Israel following recent attacks. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran’s methods of responding to the Zionist regime’s aggressions are well-defined, adding that the country would mobilise all material and spiritual resources in retaliation. This comes after an escalation […]
- [Trump Disputes Harris Lead In Iowa Amid Tight Race In Seven Battleground States | US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-disputes-harris-lead-in-iowa-amid-tight-race-in-seven-battleground-states-us-elections/): Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are in a close race in seven key battleground states. The New York Times/ Siena College poll reported that this comes just two days before the US presidential election. The opinion poll showed Vice President Harris with marginal leads in Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin and former […]
- [Spain Floods 2024 Updates | Spain Floods, Many Dead | Rescue Ops Underway | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/spain-floods-2024-updates-spain-floods-many-dead-rescue-ops-underway-news18-n18g/): News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtubeMore horrors emerged from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain’s most deadly natural disaster in living memory. Officials said Thursday that 155 people were killed by the floods in the hardest-hit region of Valencia.
- [How does voting work in the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/how-does-voting-work-in-the-us-election/): As Trump and Harris ride neck-and-neck towards Tuesday’s election, here is a guide to how the balloting works.
- [Trump vs Harris: American misogyny on the ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-vs-harris-american-misogyny-on-the-ballot/): Kamala Harris can still win this election, but her victory cannot erase the damage done by Trump’s anti-women MAGA cult.
- [Let’s make protecting children from violence a priority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/lets-make-protecting-children-from-violence-a-priority/): This week’s Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children is an opportunity to invest in our future.
- [From Abortion To Bobcat Hunting: US Vote Involves More Than Just The Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/from-abortion-to-bobcat-hunting-us-vote-involves-more-than-just-the-presidency/): Here is a look at who and what is up for a vote beyond the choice between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris
- [Ukraine ‘Attacks’ North Korean Soldiers in Kursk As Russia 'Arms' Kim's Troops With Snipers And RPGs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/ukraine-attacks-north-korean-soldiers-in-kursk-as-russia-arms-kims-troops-with-snipers-and-rpgs/): Ukraine has claimed that the first North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk to aid Moscow’s war have come under fire. The claim was made by, Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the counter-disinformation department at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. However, the official did not provide any more details on the circumstances of the […]
- [Heavy rains in Spain’s Barcelona amid search for flood victims in Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/heavy-rains-in-spains-barcelona-amid-search-for-flood-victims-in-valencia/): Alerts issued in Barcelona area as the same storm system that caused devastating Valencia floods hovers over Spain.
- [Kamala Harris’s last-ditch push to convince voters angry over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/kamala-harriss-last-ditch-push-to-convince-voters-angry-over-gaza-war/): The final stages of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign included a push to win over voters angered by the Gaza war.
- [Eight on trial in France in connection with murder of teacher Samuel Paty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/eight-on-trial-in-france-in-connection-with-murder-of-teacher-samuel-paty/): Samuel Paty was attacked and beheaded outside his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine near Paris in 2020.
- [Kemi Badenoch: UK Conservatives’ new leader fighting ‘left-wing nonsense’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/kemi-badenoch-uk-conservatives-new-leader-fighting-left-wing-nonsense/): She was a passionate supporter of Brexit and threw her weight behind the much-maligned Rwanda deportation scheme.
- [Spanish rescuers search garages for bodies after devastating floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/spanish-rescuers-search-garages-for-bodies-after-devastating-floods/): Thousands of emergency responders and volunteers distribute aid, clear debris, and search for bodies in flood-hit areas.
- [US Election 2024: How does the US measure up to the rest of the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-2024-how-does-the-us-measure-up-to-the-rest-of-the-world/): The US has the largest economy in the world, the highest healthcare costs and the biggest military budget.
- [Video: Deadly Indonesian volcano eruptions kill at least 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/video-deadly-indonesian-volcano-eruptions-kill-at-least-10/): This is what is left of villages on Indonesia’s Flores after the island’s Laki-Laki volcano erupted.
- [Kamala Harris' Path To The White House Hinges On Key Battleground Pennsylvania, Trump Falls Behind?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/kamala-harris-path-to-the-white-house-hinges-on-key-battleground-pennsylvania-trump-falls-behind/): Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are tied in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania in the latest survey. Pennsylvania has more electoral votes, 19, than any other battleground, and Pennsylvanians routinely pick winners, voting for 10 of the last 12 White House winners—the candidate who has won Pennsylvania has also won […]
- [Fate Of Arrested Iranian Woman Student Who Stripped To Protest Harassment Remains Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/fate-of-arrested-iranian-woman-student-who-stripped-to-protest-harassment-remains-unknown/): The unidentified woman stripped to her underwear outside Tehran’s prestigious Islamic Azad University to protest the harassment she faced from members of the Basij paramilitary force
- ['We Expect Justice': PM Modi Condemns Khalistani Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/we-expect-justice-pm-modi-condemns-khalistani-attack-on-hindu-temple-in-canada/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton by a group of people holding Khalistan flags.
- [US Election: Abortion, Immigration, Economy Are Biggest Issues, Where Do Trump And Harris Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-abortion-immigration-economy-are-biggest-issues-where-do-trump-and-harris-stand/): A day before election day in America, three issues seem to stand out for voters – the economy, immigration and abortion. When it comes to the economy, Trump, who implemented tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy during his presidency from 2017 to 2021, intends to impose tariffs exceeding 10 percent on all US imports, […]
- [On November 5, I will vote against genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/on-november-5-i-will-vote-against-genocide/): What I’ve seen in Palestine has convinced me not to vote for Kamala Harris for the sake of Palestinians and Americans.
- [How will US Election Day unfold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/how-will-us-election-day-unfold/): Here is an hour by hour breakdown of when the polls will open and close during the 2024 US general election.
- [Canada Police Accused Of Assaulting Hindu Devotees During Temple Protest | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/canada-police-accused-of-assaulting-hindu-devotees-during-temple-protest-video/): Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman claimed that the RCMP officer targeted Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect Khalistani protesters
- [Will abortion access decide the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/will-abortion-access-decide-the-us-election/): The US faces a pivotal election on November 5.
- [Israeli soldiers play piano in destroyed home in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israeli-soldiers-play-piano-in-destroyed-home-in-lebanon/): Israeli soldiers have filmed themselves playing a piano that was left standing in a destroyed home in southern Lebanon.
- ['Extreme Danger': Red Alert Issued For Barcelona, Warns Of More Rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/extreme-danger-red-alert-issued-for-barcelona-warns-of-more-rain/): The recurrent storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people
- [US Presidential Election 2024: Why Donkeys And Elephants Represent Democrats And Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-presidential-election-2024-why-donkeys-and-elephants-represent-democrats-and-republicans/): US Election 2024: German-born American political cartoonist Thomas Nast popularised the illustrations of donkeys and elephants, representing Democrats and Republicans, respectively, in the 19th Century
- [Iran To Use 'Unspecified, More Powerful' Weapons For “Complex’ Attack On Israel | Middle East War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/iran-to-use-unspecified-more-powerful-weapons-for-complex-attack-on-israel-middle-east-war/): Iran is planning a counterattack on Israel involving more powerful warheads and other weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported citing Iranian and Arab officials.This comes a day after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a harsh retaliation to Israel’s October 26 attack.The WSJ report also citied officials as saying that Iran isn’t planning to […]
- [Why Pennsylvania Is Crucial For Harris & Trump To Win US Election | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/why-pennsylvania-is-crucial-for-harris-trump-to-win-us-election-top-points/): To win the presidential race, a candidate needs 270 electoral college votes, and Pennsylvania holds 19 of these
- [Are voting machines secure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/are-voting-machines-secure/): Voting machines are a flashpoint for the 2024 US election. So, just how secure are they?
- ['We Expect Action..': MEA's Message To Canada Over Khalistani Attack On Hindu Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/we-expect-action-meas-message-to-canada-over-khalistani-attack-on-hindu-temple/): The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack at a Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton by a group of people holding Khalistan flags. 
- [US Election: Will It Be Kamala Harris Or Donald Trump? Here’s What Each Needs To Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-will-it-be-kamala-harris-or-donald-trump-heres-what-each-needs-to-win/): While there is no clear favourite to win, there are several critical factors that will driving voters’ decisions on Election Day. This is what to watch
- [Iran Sets Condition For 'Less Intense' Attack On Israel, CENTCOM Chief Reviews THAAD Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/iran-sets-condition-for-less-intense-attack-on-israel-centcom-chief-reviews-thaad-defence/): Iran’s president has said that a truce in Gaza could affect the “intensity” of Tehran’s response to Israel’s recent strikes on the country’s military sites. The remarks by Masoud Pezeshkian come amid US-led efforts to broker ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.However, Pezeshkian insisted that Iran will not leave “unanswered” […]
- [Bus plunges into Himalayan gorge in north India, killing at least 36 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/bus-plunges-into-himalayan-gorge-in-north-india-killing-at-least-36-people/): The accident took place in Marchula area of Almora district in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
- [Jewish academic arrested in UK over ‘terrorism’ after Gaza speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/jewish-academic-arrested-in-uk-over-terrorism-after-gaza-speech/): Retired Jewish professor Haim Bresheeth, a child of Holocaust survivors was arrested under a UK anti-terrorism law.
- [Australia vs Pakistan, first ODI: Captain Cummins leads hosts to nervy win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/australia-vs-pakistan-first-odi-captain-cummins-leads-hosts-to-nervy-win/): Cummins’s all-round performance took Australia to a two-wicket win in Melbourne for 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- [Backed By Trudeau Govt, Khalistanis Have Been Targeting Hindu Devotees Since 2022 | Recap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/backed-by-trudeau-govt-khalistanis-have-been-targeting-hindu-devotees-since-2022-recap/): Government sources said hate crimes against Hindus in Canada are state-sponsored and no probe into them has been conclusive since 2022 till date
- [Hindu, Sikh Groups in Canada Pass Resolution Against Khalistanis And Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/hindu-sikh-groups-in-canada-pass-resolution-against-khalistanis-and-trudeau/): According to sources, a meeting was conducted by the Khalsa Diwan Society Ross Street Vancouver Gurudwara where 36 societies of Hindus and Sikhs participated with almost 1,000 people present.
- [How Does US Presidential Election Work? What Is An Electoral College? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/how-does-us-presidential-election-work-what-is-an-electoral-college-explained/): US Election 2024: Each candidate running for President has their own group of electors (known as a slate). When voting for a Presidential candidate, the person is actually voting for his candidate’s preferred electors
- [‘Mute Spectator Trudeau Gave Green Signal For Canada Temple Attack’: Top Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/mute-spectator-trudeau-gave-green-signal-for-canada-temple-attack-top-intel-sources-exclusive/): Calling Canada “worse than Pakistan” for minorities, the sources said according to eyewitnesses, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police started attacking Hindu worshippers in the temple grounds, punching them in the head and beating them with batons
- [Harris says will end Gaza war in final election appeal to Arab Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/harris-says-will-end-gaza-war-in-final-election-appeal-to-arab-americans/): Harris risks losing support of Michigan’s 200,000-strong Arab Americans, who denounce the US handling of Israel’s war.
- [Palestine sets sights on FIFA World Cup 2026 despite Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/palestine-sets-sights-on-fifa-world-cup-2026-despite-israels-war-on-gaza/): Israel’s war on Gaza and restrictions in the occupied West Bank have ‘paralysed everything’, say Palestinian officials.
- [Israel notifies UN of ending ties with UNRWA amid warning of famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israel-notifies-un-of-ending-ties-with-unrwa-amid-warning-of-famine-in-gaza/): The move comes following the adoption of two controversial bills banning the UN agency from operating in Israel.
- [Quincy Jones, legendary music producer, dies at 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/quincy-jones-legendary-music-producer-dies-at-91/): Jones rose from running with gangs in Chicago to the heights of show business as a multi-talented music titan.
- [‘A Covert Op In The Dead Of The Night…’ Israel ‘Captures Iran’s Spy’ In Syria Who ‘Transported Milk’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/a-covert-op-in-the-dead-of-the-night-israel-captures-irans-spy-in-syria-who-transported-milk/): The Israeli military on Nov. 2 said it captured a Syrian spy working for Iran in recent months by crossing into Syrian territory near Quneitra. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the arrest had thwarted a planned attack by what it described as ‘Iranian terror networks.’ This disclosure aims to exert pressure on the […]
- [US NSA's 'Wealthy' Wife Roasted By Republican Candidate In Broken English | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-nsas-wealthy-wife-roasted-by-republican-candidate-in-broken-english-watch/): Republican candidate Lily Tang Williams lashed out at Jake Sullivan’s wife Maggie Goodlander after being accused of favouring the rich.
- [‘Used For Survival’ Israeli Opposition Lashes Out At Netanyahu Over Intel Leaks ‘To Foil Gaza Truce’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/used-for-survival-israeli-opposition-lashes-out-at-netanyahu-over-intel-leaks-to-foil-gaza-truce/): The Israel opposition leaders lashed out at the PM over his aide’s involvement in leaking classified ‘Hamas’ documents
- [Trump’s road to the election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trumps-road-to-the-election/): What is it like covering the Republican campaign?
- [Israel’s “impunity” shows it’s “held to no standard at all”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israels-impunity-shows-its-held-to-no-standard-at-all/): Daniel Levy on how Israel acts with impunity against its neighbours and the international community is complicit.
- [Harris’s road to the election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/harriss-road-to-the-election/): What is it like covering the Democratic campaign?
- [US election: 1 day left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-election-1-day-left-what-polls-say-what-harris-and-trump-are-up-to/): One day before Election Day, Trump and Harris focus on swing states as they aim to sway undecided voters.
- [“Little Filmmaker” initiative trains Palestinian kids during Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/little-filmmaker-initiative-trains-palestinian-kids-during-gaza-war/): The “Little Filmmaker” initiative aims to train children in Gaza to write and film stories inspired by the war.
- [“Murderers!”: Angry Crowds Throw Mud At Spain's King And Queen In Flood-Hit Valencia For](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/murderers-angry-crowds-throw-mud-at-spains-king-and-queen-in-flood-hit-valencia-for/): A furious crowd chanted “murderer” and tossed mud at King Felipe as he visited the areas worst affected by Spain’s worst ever flood-related disaster.Footage shows the moment the King was surrounded by angry locals who are still reeling as the death toll from the floods reaches 217 – and is likely to continue climbing.
- [Trump vs Harris: Who Has The Edge In Razor-Thin US Election Race? Pollsters Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-vs-harris-who-has-the-edge-in-razor-thin-us-election-race-pollsters-answer/): With hours left for the elections is US to begin, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are intensifying their efforts in key swing states, with polls indicating a historically tight race.
- [Gaza: Forever Changed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/gaza-forever-changed/): The realities after a year of conflict.
- [At least 10 dead as Indonesia’s Laki-Laki volcano erupts, burns homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/at-least-10-dead-as-indonesias-laki-laki-volcano-erupts-burns-homes/): The 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin volcano eruption on Flores Island forces authorities to evacuate several villages.
- [Record high air pollution shuts schools in Pakistan’s Lahore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/record-high-air-pollution-shuts-schools-in-pakistans-lahore/): Punjab’s capital tops list of world’s most polluted cities after recording its highest ever pollution reading of 1900.
- [Children in Gaza witness things “no child should ever see”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/children-in-gaza-witness-things-no-child-should-ever-see/): Rachael Cummings talks about the trauma children in Gaza sustain and the burdens placed upon them as a result of the war
- [‘Selling juice after getting PhD’: Desperation in Kashmir over lack of jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/selling-juice-after-getting-phd-desperation-in-kashmir-over-lack-of-jobs/): Realities on ground belie claims of economic prosperity after New Delhi imposed direct control over the region in 2019.
- [Trump Says He Wouldn't Mind If Someone ‘Shot Through’ The Media At Pennsylvania Rally | US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-says-he-wouldnt-mind-if-someone-shot-through-the-media-at-pennsylvania-rally-us-election/): Former President Donald Trump on Sunday leaned heavily into claims of election fraud and appeared to call for violence against members of the press at his rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, continuing an almost decadelong streak of attacking the media.
- [Houthis ‘Will Continue To Hit Israeli Ships’ In Red Sea Amid Reports Of Asset Sales To Foreign Firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/houthis-will-continue-to-hit-israeli-ships-in-red-sea-amid-reports-of-asset-sales-to-foreign-firms/): Yemen’s Houthis said on Sunday they would maintain their maritime blockade against Israeli vessels in response to “intelligence information” regarding Israeli shipping companies selling their assets to other companies.
- ['Cops Outnumbered, Hindus In Fear': First Reaction From Canadian Temple After Khalistani Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/cops-outnumbered-hindus-in-fear-first-reaction-from-canadian-temple-after-khalistani-attack/): Nayan Bramhabhatt, a priest at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Mandir, said police were outnumbered by Khalistani extremists and Hindus were scared of visiting temples.
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: What Are The Top 5 Issues That Matter The Most To Voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-presidential-elections-2024-what-are-the-top-5-issues-that-matter-the-most-to-voters/): US Election 2024: While abortion is an emotional issue for many Americans, jobs, economy, immigration and healthcare are also their top concerns. Let us look at what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ policy pledges are
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 983](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-983/): As the war enters its 983rd day, these are the main developments.
- [Politics, policies and Power: John Mearsheimer’s blunt analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/politics-policies-and-power-john-mearsheimers-blunt-analysis/): John Mearsheimer talks about the wars in Gaza, Ukraine & Lebanon and the global and regional powers support them.
- [Israel Carries Out Raid In Syria To Pick Up Syrian Citizen Connected to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israel-carries-out-raid-in-syria-to-pick-up-syrian-citizen-connected-to-iran/): The Israeli Army seized Ali Soleiman al-Assi, who was allegedly involved in Iranian initiatives targeting areas of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.
- [Israel Conducts Ground Raid Into Syria, Detains Iranian Terror Network Operative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israel-conducts-ground-raid-into-syria-detains-iranian-terror-network-operative/): Amid its war with Hamas, Israel has detained an alleged operative of an Iranian terror network in Syria, claiming to have thwarted a planned attack near the Golan Heights.
- [Chinese Astronauts Return To Earth Safely After Six-Month Stint In Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/chinese-astronauts-return-to-earth-safely-after-six-month-stint-in-space-station/): China launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship in April this year.
- [Israel Officially Notifies UN Of Its Decision To Cut Ties With Palestinian Refugee Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/israel-officially-notifies-un-of-its-decision-to-cut-ties-with-palestinian-refugee-agency/): The Israeli Parliament last month banned UNRWA from operating in the country after claiming that the organisation was infiltrated by Hamas.
- [Stunning Verstappen wins wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/stunning-verstappen-wins-wet-sao-paulo-grand-prix-from-17th-on-the-grid/): The Red Bull driver wins a chaotic race in Sao Paulo as McLaren’s Norris plunges from pole position to sixth.
- [With North Korea’s troops in Russia, South Koreans weigh role in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/with-north-koreas-troops-in-russia-south-koreans-weigh-role-in-ukraine/): South Korea’s president has suggested Seoul could supply weapons to Kyiv, marking a major foreign policy shift.
- [Pakistan Blames India As Lahore Becomes World's Most Polluted City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/pakistan-blames-india-as-lahore-becomes-worlds-most-polluted-city/): Pakistan Minister blamed India for the air pollution in Lahore stating that the matter cannot be solved without talks with India.
- [US Presidential Elections 2024: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of The Voting Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/us-presidential-elections-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-voting-day/): US Election 2024: Americans will soon vote for their next President. Here is a simple guide to the presidential vote, which will be closely watched around the world
- ['Jealousy': Celebrity Squirrel Peanut's Owners Share New Theories On Why It Was Euthanised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/jealousy-celebrity-squirrel-peanuts-owners-share-new-theories-on-why-it-was-euthanised/): Peanut, a beloved squirrel who became an internet sensation, was euthanised after New York officials raided the home of his owners, sparking a furore in the US.
- [US election 2024: The key issues driving votes in the swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-the-key-issues-driving-votes-in-the-swing-states/): We take a look at the major talking points in the battleground states and both candidates’ stance on them.
- [World’s “First Wooden Satellite” Lignosat To Orbit Earth For Six Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-lignosat-to-orbit-earth-for-six-months/): The world’s first wooden satellite, developed by Japanese researchers, was successfully launched into space from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on November 4. This pioneering project aims to test the use of timber in lunar and Mars exploration.LignoSat, created by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, will be transported to the International Space Station on a SpaceX […]
- [‘Most Important Day In…’: Polls Open In US, Trump, Kamala Urge Voters To Queue Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/most-important-day-in-polls-open-in-us-trump-kamala-urge-voters-to-queue-up/): Donald Trump said ‘this Election Day is the most important in the history of the US’. Kamala Harris told voters to vote if they ‘believe in the promise of America’.
- [Iran does not have ‘security’ view of female student who stripped in public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/iran-does-not-have-security-view-of-female-student-who-stripped-in-public/): Iran’s government says the woman is receiving treatment at a facility after first being taken to a police station.
- [Iran’s big question about US election: Will Trump or Harris seek diplomacy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/irans-big-question-about-us-election-will-trump-or-harris-seek-diplomacy/): Tehran says its tactics might change but who ends up winning the White House won’t alter its strategies.
- [Rafael expected to strengthen into hurricane before making landfall in Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/rafael-expected-to-strengthen-into-hurricane-before-making-landfall-in-cuba/): Tropical Storm Rafael is set to become a hurricane near the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night before reaching Cuba.
- [Equatorial Guinean Civil Servant's Hundreds of Sex Tapes Surface On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/equatorial-guinean-civil-servants-hundreds-of-sex-tapes-surface-on-social-media/): It is not the first time that sex tapes involving civil servants have been leaked on social media. But the affair has blown up to unprecedented proportions due to the notoriety of the officials involved
- [When Will Polls Close From East To West And How Soon Will A Winner Be Picked Between Trump & Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/when-will-polls-close-from-east-to-west-and-how-soon-will-a-winner-be-picked-between-trump-harris/): Election night in America will play out as the polls close from East to West after sundown. Republican nominee Donald Trump could see his side of the electoral vote count grow rapidly after early poll closings, particularly if there are earlier projections for more populous red states like Florida and Ohio. Some of the biggest […]
- [Thai ‘Celebrity’ Baby Hippo Picks Trump Over Harris In US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/thai-celebrity-baby-hippo-picks-trump-over-harris-in-us-election/): Thailand’s beloved baby hippo, Moo Deng, predicted a victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election set for November 5. On November 4, Moo Deng was presented with two fruit baskets marked with the names of the candidates, Trump and Democratic contender Kamala Harris. The baskets were filled with fruits such as dragon […]
- [How not to counter the political sway of Elon Musk’s X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/how-not-to-counter-the-political-sway-of-elon-musks-x/): Censoring Big Social Media is a slippery slope that can end up turning social networks into state-sanctioned media.
- [Three sentenced to death in Iran over killing of top nuclear scientist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/three-sentenced-to-death-in-iran-over-killing-of-top-nuclear-scientist/): Three suspects are accused of involvement in the murder of scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and spying for Israel.
- [Al Jazeera explains paths to victory for Trump and Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/al-jazeera-explains-paths-to-victory-for-trump-and-harris/): Swing states are pivotal in the race for the White House, with the outcome hinging on results in seven key battlegrounds
- [Tehran Says German-Iranian Terror Convict Jamshid Sharmahd Died Before Execution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/tehran-says-german-iranian-terror-convict-jamshid-sharmahd-died-before-execution/): On October 28, Iran announced the execution of Sharmahd, who had been sentenced to death in February 2023 over his role in a 2008 “terrorist” attack
- [Pro-Palestine activists storm French football headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/pro-palestine-activists-storm-french-football-headquarters/): Pro-Palestine activists staged a sit-in at the French Football Federation in Paris on Monday.
- [No state has an inherent ‘right to exist’, not even Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/no-state-has-an-inherent-right-to-exist-not-even-israel/): No provision of international law guarantees a state’s right to exist. Statehood is a political reality not a legal one.
- [US election: How have the seven swing states voted in the past?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-how-have-the-seven-swing-states-voted-in-the-past/): Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada hold the keys to the White House.
- [US election 2024: Could Jill Stein determine whether Trump or Harris wins?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-could-jill-stein-determine-whether-trump-or-harris-wins/): The Democrats and Trump alike think Stein could eat into the Harris vote. But what do the polls and history say?
- [Russia Rocket Takes Iran's Kowsar & Hodhod Satellites to Orbit, FBI Warns of Post-US Election Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/russia-rocket-takes-irans-kowsar-hodhod-satellites-to-orbit-fbi-warns-of-post-us-election-chaos/): A Russian rocket blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.The Soyuz rocket lifted off as scheduled from the Vostochny launchpad in far eastern Russia and put its payload into a designated orbit nine minutes after the launch. It was carrying […]
- [US Elections 2024: What Is The President's Salary And Perks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-elections-2024-what-is-the-presidents-salary-and-perks/): The President of the United States receives a salary of $400,000 annually which amounts to roughly Rs 3.36 crore.
- [Egypt Slammed For Israeli Warship Passage Through Suez Canal, Cites "Constantinople Convention"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/egypt-slammed-for-israeli-warship-passage-through-suez-canal-cites-constantinople-convention/): Arab social media has also been up in arms at the passage of an Israeli warship through the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea. A video over the weekend showed an Israeli warship raising Egyptian and Israeli flags while crossing the Suez Canal. According to maritime law and naval etiquette, the flag of the host […]
- [US Elections: Illegal Voters To Ballot Markings, 4 Viral Fraud Claims Fact Checked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-elections-illegal-voters-to-ballot-markings-4-viral-fraud-claims-fact-checked/): In 2024, there are voting fraud claims floating on the internet while Donald Trump’s cheating allegations from 2020 remain intact. Election officials, however, said these claims are baseless
- [US Election 2024: Polling Over In This Small Town Of New Hampshire And Result Is…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-polling-over-in-this-small-town-of-new-hampshire-and-result-is/): The tiny community in the northeastern state of New Hampshire has, for decades, kicked off Election Day at the stroke of midnight—hours before the rest of the country’s polling stations open
- [Echos of 2020: Trump again saying Democrats will “steal the election”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/echos-of-2020-trump-again-saying-democrats-will-steal-the-election/): Michael Traugott talks about how Donald Trump is trying to “seed” doubt over the integrity of the US electoral system.
- [Mexico’s migrant crackdown  | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/mexicos-migrant-crackdown-start-here/): How Mexico is cracking down on migrants trying to reach the US border.
- [Trump and Harris make final pitches ahead of knife-edge election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-and-harris-make-final-pitches-ahead-of-knife-edge-election/): The 2024 US presidential election campaign went right through to the early hours of voting day.
- [EU reliance on US for security “no longer tenable”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/eu-reliance-on-us-for-security-no-longer-tenable/): HA Hellyer talks about why European countries are reconsidering their heavy reliance on the White House for security.
- [Why have five been arrested over leaked Hamas documents in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/why-have-five-been-arrested-over-leaked-hamas-documents-in-israel/): PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman among those suspected of altering and leaking documents.
- [Child victims of Israel’s war in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/child-victims-of-israels-war-in-lebanon/): Children in Lebanon are paying a heavy price for Israel’s war with Hezbollah.
- [The consequences of growing up online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/the-consequences-of-growing-up-online/): As children of influencers and vloggers grow up, we explore the lasting effects of living in the public eye.
- [Harris or Trump? Voting under way in US election after turbulent race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/harris-or-trump-voting-under-way-in-us-election-after-turbulent-race/): Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are going head-to-head in a race that remains too close to call.
- [IDF Claims Rare Strikes on Hezbollah In Syria, Iraqi Fighters Launch 'Six' Drone Attacks On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/idf-claims-rare-strikes-on-hezbollah-in-syria-iraqi-fighters-launch-six-drone-attacks-on-israel/): The Israel’s Air Force said on Nov. 4 it had struck Hezbollah intelligence assets near Damascus in an attack. Warplanes “conducted an aerial operation and struck targets belonging to Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Syria”, the IDF* said. It was a rare acknowledgement by Israeli authorities of an attack against SyriaThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights […]
- [US Election 2024: Why Indian-American Voters Are Crucial, A Look At Community's Political Successes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-why-indian-american-voters-are-crucial-a-look-at-communitys-political-successes/): US Election 2024: Indian Americans have historically favoured the Democrats. But there has been an incremental shift in the community’s voting behaviour in favour of the Republican Party this election
- [Trump Vs Harris: Historic Firsts They Could Achieve With US Election Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-vs-harris-historic-firsts-they-could-achieve-with-us-election-victory/): As polling begins in US today, both Trump and Harris stand on the verge of making history in their own way if either wins the presidential race
- [Fact Check: Did Donald Trump ever mention ending the Affordable Care Act?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/fact-check-did-donald-trump-ever-mention-ending-the-affordable-care-act/): Trump says he has ‘never even thought about’ ending the Affordable Care Act. Is that true?
- [Eight members of far-right group arrested in Germany and Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/eight-members-of-far-right-group-arrested-in-germany-and-poland/): Prosecutors say Saxonian Separatists group sought to target ‘unwanted groups of people by means of ethnic cleansing’.
- [Donald Trump News Live: Will Trump Make A Comeback As US President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/donald-trump-news-live-will-trump-make-a-comeback-as-us-president/): For the US presidential election race, Trump’s platform includes tough immigration measures and economic reforms, even as he faces significant legal challenges
- [Arizona Result 2024 Updates: Immigration, Abortion Key Factors In Battle For Grand Canyon State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/arizona-result-2024-updates-immigration-abortion-key-factors-in-battle-for-grand-canyon-state/): Of the seven swing states, one of the most keenly watched battles will be in Arizona, which was among 2020’s tightest battles, with Joe Biden triumphing by just 10,457 votes
- [US Election 2024 LIVE: Polling Begins As Harris, Trump Square Off In Thrilling Contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-live-polling-begins-as-harris-trump-square-off-in-thrilling-contest/): Concerns about potential political violence have prompted officials to take a variety of measures to bolster security during and after Election Day
- [Kamala Harris LIVE Updates: Will US Get Its First Woman President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/kamala-harris-live-updates-will-us-get-its-first-woman-president/): Vice President and Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris entered the race after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27
- [Georgia Result 2024 Updates: Rocked By Fraud Charges In 2020, Will Georgia Pick Trump Or Harris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/georgia-result-2024-updates-rocked-by-fraud-charges-in-2020-will-georgia-pick-trump-or-harris/): Polls suggest Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in a tight race but demographic changes are likely to benefit Harris, who has courted minority voters across Georgia
- [North Carolina Election Result 2024 Updates: Will The State Support Trump Again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/north-carolina-election-result-2024-updates-will-the-state-support-trump-again/): Donald Trump’s path to the 270 electoral votes needed to capture the presidency gets more complicated if he loses North Carolina
- [US Elections 2024: Why Does New York's Ballot Paper Have Bengali But Not Hindi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-elections-2024-why-does-new-yorks-ballot-paper-have-bengali-but-not-hindi/): Following a lawsuit concerning language accessibility, New York was compelled to provide voting assistance in at least one South Asian language. Bengali, having the largest number of speakers, was selected after negotiations
- [Wisconsin Election Result 2024 Updates: Can Harris Turn The Tide In Her Favour?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/wisconsin-election-result-2024-updates-can-harris-turn-the-tide-in-her-favour/): Four of the past six presidential elections in Wisconsin have been decided by less than a point, or fewer than 23,000 votes
- [Pennsylvania Election Result 2024 Updates: Harris, Trump In Close Contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/pennsylvania-election-result-2024-updates-harris-trump-in-close-contest/): Four years ago, President Joe Biden beat former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania by more than 80,000 votes
- [Nevada Election Results 2024 Updates: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Tied In Latest Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/nevada-election-results-2024-updates-donald-trump-kamala-harris-tied-in-latest-poll/): As per the latest polls, Nevada is seeing a tight battle with the difference between Trump and Kamala being just about one per cent.
- [‘We will live here’ sings medical team in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/we-will-live-here-sings-medical-team-in-gaza/): A group of medical staff and journalists at a hospital in Gaza are seen singing a song of resilience.
- ['You Sense The Danger': Uncertainty, Tension In US As Trump, Harris Make Final Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/you-sense-the-danger-uncertainty-tension-in-us-as-trump-harris-make-final-push/): The US election between Trump and Harris is at a breaking point, with tensions rising, polls neck-and-neck, and fears of unrest
- [Kamala Harris Pins Hopes On Women Voters, But Trump Believes Abortion Is Not Key To Suburban Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/kamala-harris-pins-hopes-on-women-voters-but-trump-believes-abortion-is-not-key-to-suburban-votes/): Recent polls and early voting data suggest that women are showing considerably more support for Kamala Harris. This is so particularly among young women. At the heart of women’s concerns is the defining Roe v Wade case under which abortion rights had been granted nationally back in 1973. In 2022 the Supreme Court overturned that […]
- [Hamas "Rejects" Egypt's Proposal, Holds Talks With Fatah, Israel to Offer “$7 Mn” for Each Hostage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/hamas-rejects-egypts-proposal-holds-talks-with-fatah-israel-to-offer-7-mn-for-each-hostage/): Hamas has rejected a proposal for a short-term ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by Egypt, the US State Department said. The revelation was made in a US readout issued on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s call with Egyptian Foreign Minister on November 4. Blinken said “Hamas has once again refused to release even […]
- [More than 30 killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza as hospital hit again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/more-than-30-killed-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza-as-hospital-hit-again/): US says Israel still not doing enough to improve dire humanitarian situation, doesn’t outline consequences of failure.
- [Polls open for 2024 US Election Day as Kamala Harris, Donald Trump face off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/polls-open-for-2024-us-election-day-as-kamala-harris-donald-trump-face-off/): This Election Day culminates a campaign season defined by historic twists, but the results may be slow in coming.
- [North Korean troops reportedly on Russian front lines amid escalation fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/north-korean-troops-reportedly-on-russian-front-lines-amid-escalation-fears/): A combat role for Pyongyang’s troops risks entry of third state into conflict prompted by Moscow’s invasion in 2022.
- [Voters Cast Their Ballots In A Historic Presidential Race That Could Change America And The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/voters-cast-their-ballots-in-a-historic-presidential-race-that-could-change-america-and-the-world/): Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s nominee, is hoping to shatter a nearly 250-year-old glass ceiling to become the nation’s first-ever female president. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, is trying to become just the second defeated president in history to win a nonconsecutive term. Polls nationally and in the vital swing states […]
- [Watch: Snow Transforms Saudi's Al-Jawf, Bringing Unusual Winter, Storm Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/watch-snow-transforms-saudis-al-jawf-bringing-unusual-winter-storm-warnings/): Snow and heavy rains transform Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region, bringing snow-capped mountains, waterfalls
- [US Elections 2024 | Race To 270 Electoral Votes: These Are The Key States That Trump And Harris Must Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-elections-2024-race-to-270-electoral-votes-these-are-the-key-states-that-trump-and-harris-must-win/): US Elections 2024: Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will need to win at least three swing states to get them over the 270 line
- [Don’t Send Indian Diplomats To Canada Temples: SFJ | Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/dont-send-indian-diplomats-to-canada-temples-sfj-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): On Sunday, protesters carrying Khalistani flags clashed with devotees at a temple in Brampton. India has condemned the attack
- [What time do polls close in your state on Election Day in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/what-time-do-polls-close-in-your-state-on-election-day-in-the-us/): All across the US, American voters are headed to the polls. But the cut-off time to vote varies from state to state.
- [Fact Check – US Election 2024: Your guide to spotting falsehoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/fact-check-us-election-2024-your-guide-to-spotting-falsehoods/): There have been plenty of claims of voter fraud in the past and they are likely to resurface this election.
- [US Election: Electoral Maps Show How Blue, Red States Voted In 2020 Trump-Biden Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-electoral-maps-show-how-blue-red-states-voted-in-2020-trump-biden-race/): Explore the division between blue and red states in US politics, highlighting voting trends, key battlegrounds
- [Trump Warns He'll "Impose Tariffs on Mexico, China Over Fentanyl" if Elected President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-warns-hell-impose-tariffs-on-mexico-china-over-fentanyl-if-elected-president/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump warned on Monday that, if elected, he would punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
- [Trump Calls for "Death Penalty for Migrants", Vows "Largest Deportation" in US History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-calls-for-death-penalty-for-migrants-vows-largest-deportation-in-us-history-2/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for migrants who kill United States citizens or members of law enforcement, as part of an incendiary rally in Aurora, Colorado.
- [Myanmar military government chief on first visit to ally China since coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/myanmar-military-government-chief-on-first-visit-to-ally-china-since-coup/): Min Aung Hlaing travels to Beijing as conflict near Chinese border escalates.
- [As US election nears, migrants contemplate a perilous journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/as-us-election-nears-migrants-contemplate-a-perilous-journey/): Amid the anti-immigrant rhetoric of the presidential election, experts warn the humanity of migrants is being ignored.
- [US prosecutor warns against election interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-prosecutor-warns-against-election-interference/): The lead prosecutor of Philadelphia city issued a warning to anyone considering interfering with the elections.
- [Trump calls Harris a ‘disaster’ as he concludes final day of campaigning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-calls-harris-a-disaster-as-he-concludes-final-day-of-campaigning/): In his last appeal in Grand Rapids, former president claims people believe God ‘saved me in order to save America’.
- [Trump Calls for "Death Penalty for Migrants", Vows "Largest Deportation" in US History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-calls-for-death-penalty-for-migrants-vows-largest-deportation-in-us-history/): Trump vows to invoke Alien Enemies Act, calls for death penalty for migrants who kill Americans.
- [US Election 2024: When and Where To Watch Live Streaming And Results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-and-results/): The ultimate showdown between Trump and Harris takes place on Tuesday, with all eyes on swing states to decide the results of the tight race.
- [Kamala Harris Vs Donald Trump: Which Key US States Give Each Candidate The Edge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/kamala-harris-vs-donald-trump-which-key-us-states-give-each-candidate-the-edge/): As the US presidential race tightens, polling shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck
- [US Presidential Elections: Eight Key Dates You Need to Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-presidential-elections-eight-key-dates-you-need-to-know/): Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 US election in what polls show to be a tight race
- [Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon surpasses 3,000: Health Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/death-toll-from-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-surpasses-3000-health-ministry/): Ministry says 589 women and at least 185 children have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon over past 13 months.
- [Next Gen Diplomacy: Foreign Policy & Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/next-gen-diplomacy-foreign-policy-elections/): How does Gen Z view the future of US foreign policy?
- ['Deeply Concerning': Jaishankar Responds To Khalistani Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/deeply-concerning-jaishankar-responds-to-khalistani-attack-on-hindu-temple-in-canada/): Jaishankar’s comment came after PM Modi’s powerful response to the Khalistani attack on a Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton.
- [Hindu Temple Attack In Canada : Canadian Police Nabs Three Men | Canada News | World | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/hindu-temple-attack-in-canada-canadian-police-nabs-three-men-canada-news-world-news18/): Hindu Temple Attack In Canada : Canadian Police nabs three menEAM S Jaishankar condemns the attack, says, “What happened yesterday in Canada was deeply concerning”n18oc_world
- [Why Both Trump And Harris Are Confident Of US Election Win? Here Are Their X Factors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/why-both-trump-and-harris-are-confident-of-us-election-win-here-are-their-x-factors/): Locked up in a tight race, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have clear avenues to secure the presidency. Here are reasons why both have fair chances of a win in the US elections.
- [‘For The Record, Yes…’: Popular Podcaster Joe Morgan Endorses Donald Trump Ahead Of US Polling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/for-the-record-yes-popular-podcaster-joe-morgan-endorses-donald-trump-ahead-of-us-polling/): Trump’s recent interview with Rogan lasted about 3 hours and discussed a range of topics. It interview got over 45 million views on YouTube
- [US Election 2024: Why Pennsylvania Holds The Keys To The White House? Who Will Win It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-why-pennsylvania-holds-the-keys-to-the-white-house-who-will-win-it/): US Election 2024: Pennsylvania offers 19 of the 538 electoral votes. The state has been voting for 10 of the last 12 White House winners. The candidate who has won Pennsylvania has also won Michigan and Wisconsin in the past eight elections
- [How A 'Desi' Kamala Harris Presidency Could Impact Future Of US-India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/how-a-desi-kamala-harris-presidency-could-impact-future-of-us-india-ties/): One of the most talked-about aspects of a potential Harris presidency is her connection to India
- [Revisiting The Chaotic Contest Between Biden And Trump In 2020 That Changed America Forever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/revisiting-the-chaotic-contest-between-biden-and-trump-in-2020-that-changed-america-forever/): As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in a tight race, here’s a recap of the chaotic presidential contest between Trump and Biden in 2020.
- [How Biden’s Indigenous boarding school apology could impact the Native vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/how-bidens-indigenous-boarding-school-apology-could-impact-the-native-vote/): The Democrat issued a historic apology for a system that aimed to erase Indigenous culture. But will it mobilise voters?
- [Boeing workers vote to end seven-week strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/boeing-workers-vote-to-end-seven-week-strike/): International Association of Machinists votes to approve latest contract offer after rejecting two previous proposals.
- [US election: It’s voting day – What polls say; what Harris, Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-its-voting-day-what-polls-say-what-harris-trump-are-up-to/): Harris and Trump spent the eve of Election Day campaigning across swing states in a final push for votes.
- ['On Expected Lines': Pakistan Extends Army Chief's Tenure From 3 To 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/on-expected-lines-pakistan-extends-army-chiefs-tenure-from-3-to-5-years/): The amendment will be applicable to the current Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, who was scheduled to retire next year. His term will now be extended till 2027.
- [How A Donald Trump Victory In November 5 Election Could Impact US-India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/how-a-donald-trump-victory-in-november-5-election-could-impact-us-india-ties/): The US presidential polls are set to take place on Nov 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris going against the former US President
- [US Election 2024: Here's What You Need To Know About Vote Counting And Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-vote-counting-and-results/): As the US Election Day approaches, national and swing state polls have tightened, which could lead to a delay in vote counting in swing states.
- [‘We Are Loyal To Canada’: Hindus Hold Stir In Brampton Over Khalistani Attack on Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/we-are-loyal-to-canada-hindus-hold-stir-in-brampton-over-khalistani-attack-on-temple/): A Hindu body highlighted the multiple attacks on Hindu temples across Canada during the Diwali weekend and called to stop the “Hinduphobia” in the country
- [Russian rocket takes Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/russian-rocket-takes-iranian-satellites-into-orbit-as-ties-grow-closer/): The Iranian-made satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, were successfully placed into orbit by a Russian Soyuz-2.1 spacecraft.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 984](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-984/): As the war enters its 984th day, these are the main developments.
- [Trump praises Muslim supporters, says they could win him Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-praises-muslim-supporters-says-they-could-win-him-michigan/): Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised his Muslim supporters at one of his final campaign rallies.
- [Syria condemns deadly Israel air strikes on ‘civilian sites’ near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/syria-condemns-deadly-israel-air-strikes-on-civilian-sites-near-damascus/): Syria’s Foreign Ministry calls for ‘urgent action’ from the UN to stop ‘Israeli aggression’ against civilians.
- [What If The US Presidential Election Ends In A Trump-Harris Tie?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/what-if-the-us-presidential-election-ends-in-a-trump-harris-tie/): If neither Harris nor Trump wins the Electoral College majority in 2024, US Congress could decide the president
- [Spain Battles Worst Floods In Decades With 218 Dead And Thousands Still Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/spain-battles-worst-floods-in-decades-with-218-dead-and-thousands-still-missing/): Spain faces its worst floods in decades, with 218 dead and widespread damage. Rescue efforts intensify as experts blame climate change for the deadly disaster
- [Record 600 police officers sacked for misconduct in England and Wales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/record-600-police-officers-sacked-for-misconduct-in-england-and-wales/): Sackings come as UK police chiefs battle to restore public trust following a series of scandals.
- [Kamala Harris makes final push for votes in battleground Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/kamala-harris-makes-final-push-for-votes-in-battleground-pennsylvania/): Harris is making quick but crucial stops in a series of rallies across the swing state.
- [Furore In Egypt, Turkish Activists Storm Ship Carrying Explosives For Israel As It Docks In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/furore-in-egypt-turkish-activists-storm-ship-carrying-explosives-for-israel-as-it-docks-in-istanbul/): United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has urged Egypt to stop an arms ship from heading to Israel. “This is not just a moral duty, but a critical legal obligation to prevent further atrocities,” Albanese said, citing Israel’s “acts of genocide against the Palestinians.” The German ship MV Kathrin is reportedly carrying a 150-metric-ton shipment […]
- [Trump vows tariffs on Mexico over border issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-vows-tariffs-on-mexico-over-border-issues/): Trump vows a 25% tariff on Mexico over border issues
- [“We are not going back”: Harris rallies supporters on eve of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/we-are-not-going-back-harris-rallies-supporters-on-eve-of-election/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris rallied her supporters in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania.
- [Elon Musk’s $1m US voter giveaway to continue, Pennsylvania judge rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/elon-musks-1m-us-voter-giveaway-to-continue-pennsylvania-judge-rules/): The state’s top Democratic legal official says the giveaway in states likely to decide the US election is a ‘scam’.
- [What do people in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon think about the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/what-do-people-in-gaza-west-bank-and-lebanon-think-about-the-us-election/): People in the Middle East answer who they think will be a better US president for them – Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
- [Boeing workers start vote on latest offer to end strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/boeing-workers-start-vote-on-latest-offer-to-end-strike/): If workers reject Boeing’s offer for a third time, it will plunge the firm into further financial peril, uncertainty.
- [Trump or Harris? Gaza war drives many Arab and Muslim voters to Jill Stein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/04/trump-or-harris-gaza-war-drives-many-arab-and-muslim-voters-to-jill-stein/): Support for Green Party candidate grows as some voters stress the need to break away from Democrats and Republicans.
- [China hands death sentence to state secrets leaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/china-hands-death-sentence-to-state-secrets-leaker/): Former state agency employee condemned for leaking classified information to foreign intelligence agencies.
- [World reactions as Trump declares victory in US presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/world-reactions-as-trump-declares-victory-in-us-presidential-election/): As Trump claims win and leads in key battleground states, his Democratic rival Kamala Harris has not yet conceded.
- [A ‘revenge’ administration? What four more years of Trump could mean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/a-revenge-administration-what-four-more-years-of-trump-could-mean/): Experts warn of ‘slide to authoritarianism’ as Trump promises to crack down on critics, enact hardline policies.
- [‘First Lady’: Donald Trump Thanks Wife Melania During Mega Florida Speech, Hugs Her On Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/first-lady-donald-trump-thanks-wife-melania-during-mega-florida-speech-hugs-her-on-stage/): He also praised Melania’s book, calling it the top-selling book in the country
- [PM Modi’s ‘Friend’ Donald Trump Back As US President: What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/pm-modis-friend-donald-trump-back-as-us-president-what-it-means-for-india/): From trade, defence to immigration and China, how Donald Trump’s policies could impact America’s ties with India
- [Zelenskyy Congratulates Donald Trump On US Election Triumph | What This Means For Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/zelenskyy-congratulates-donald-trump-on-us-election-triumph-what-this-means-for-ukraine/): With Trump on the verge of winning this year’s US election, he promised to end all global wars in a victory speech in Florida.
- [Who Is Amish Shah? Democrat Leading In Arizona's 1st Congressional District Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-amish-shah-democrat-leading-in-arizonas-1st-congressional-district-race/): Amish Shah, a doctor and former Arizona lawmaker, is challenging Rep. David Schweikert for Congress.
- [Who Is JD Vance? The Vice President-Elect Of US Was Once A Harsh Critic Of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-jd-vance-the-vice-president-elect-of-us-was-once-a-harsh-critic-of-trump/): JD Vance, 40, is a venture capitalist and the author of the best-selling memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
- [Back In The Saddle, How Will Donald Trump Navigate Unstable Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/back-in-the-saddle-how-will-donald-trump-navigate-unstable-middle-east/): Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday beat his rival Kamala Harris to win the US presdiential race and return to the White House for a second term
- [Snow caps Japan’s Mount Fuji to end record lapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/snow-caps-japans-mount-fuji-to-end-record-lapse/): Reported snowfall on iconic mountain is the latest in 130 years following autumn warmth.
- [Police fire tear gas at Serbians protesting deadly station roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/police-fire-tear-gas-at-serbians-protesting-deadly-station-roof-collapse/): Demonstrators demand arrests and accountability after 14 people were killed and three others were critically injured.
- [Trump declares victory in 2024 US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-declares-victory-in-2024-us-election/): Donald Trump has declared victory in the presidential race, after several battleground states were called in his favour.
- [Trump: ‘God spared me for a reason’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-god-spared-me-for-a-reason/): ‘God spared my life for a reason’. Donald Trump referred to the apparent attempt on his life during the election race.
- [US Elections 2024 Latest News | JD Vance On Donald Trump's Victory | Trump Latest News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-elections-2024-latest-news-jd-vance-on-donald-trumps-victory-trump-latest-news-news18/): US Elections 2024 Latest News | JD Vance On Donald Trump’s Victory | Trump Latest News | News18 “We’ve just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the Unites States of America,” says JD Vance in his victory speech
- [As Donald Trump Set To Return To White House, Why US-China Economic War Could Be A Possibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/as-donald-trump-set-to-return-to-white-house-why-us-china-economic-war-could-be-a-possibility/): Analysts believe Donald Trump will impose massive tariffs on China. These could be 60% across the board or even higher in the event that he eliminates China’s Most Favoured Nation status
- ['Now I Can Say Vice President': Trump Hails JD Vance, His Wife After 'Political Victory' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/now-i-can-say-vice-president-trump-hails-jd-vance-his-wife-after-political-victory-watch/): Trump hailed the outcome as “an unprecedented and powerful mandate from the American people”
- ['Greatest Comeback': Netanyahu, Macron Among World Leaders Hailing Trump's US Poll Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/greatest-comeback-netanyahu-macron-among-world-leaders-hailing-trumps-us-poll-show/): Donald Trump has declared victory in the US presidential elections, receiving congratulatory messages from world leaders.
- [Trump Scripts History, Set To Become First US President To Win Non-Consecutive Terms In Over A Century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-scripts-history-set-to-become-first-us-president-to-win-non-consecutive-terms-in-over-a-century/): Trump is set to become the second US President in over a century to secure non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in 1897.
- ['Let's Work For...': PM Modi Congratulates 'Friend' Donald Trump On US Poll Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/lets-work-for-pm-modi-congratulates-friend-donald-trump-on-us-poll-victory/): Donald Trump raced way ahead of Kamala Harris in the US Presidential Polls. PM Modi congratulated Trump on the historic victory.
- [Donald Trump Praises Elon Musk in Victory Speech- 'He's Super Genius' | Trump Victory Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-praises-elon-musk-in-victory-speech-hes-super-genius-trump-victory-speech/): “Elon Musk saved a lot of lives. He’s a special guy, super genius. We’ve to protect our geniuses, we don’t have many of them”: Donald Trump is all praise for Tesla CEO in the victory speech. Donald Trump’s victory speech was filled with praise for Elon Musk, calling him a “super genius” and a “special […]
- [US Elections 2024 Latest news| Trump's Victory Speech : " This Campaign Has Been Historic" | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-elections-2024-latest-news-trumps-victory-speech-this-campaign-has-been-historic-news18/): US 2024 Elections Latest news| Trump’s Victory Speech : ” This Campaign Has Been Historic” | News18″This campaign has been historic in American history, we have built the biggest, most unified co-relation amongst all…” Donald Trump Talks About Unity In America Across Ethnicities, Race And Gender 
- [US Election And Iran's Conundrum: Could A Trump Victory Mean More Sanctions And Strikes On Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-and-irans-conundrum-could-a-trump-victory-mean-more-sanctions-and-strikes-on-tehran/): As the US elects its new president, the impact of its choice is felt far and wide with countries such as Iran likely to be directly affected by the outcome. Analysts say that Iran is grappling with a “particularly challenging reality as tensions with Washington are poised to remain high regardless of who wins.” The […]
- [Donald Trump Speech Highlights: US President-Elect Calls To Seal Borders, Vows To Stop Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-speech-highlights-us-president-elect-calls-to-seal-borders-vows-to-stop-wars/): Donald Trump vowed to stop all the wars going across the globe. Referring to Israel-Hamas, and Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump said, “We did not have wars for 4 Years. I’m going to stop wars.”
- [Afghan opium cultivation bouncing back amid Taliban clampdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/afghan-opium-cultivation-bouncing-back-amid-taliban-clampdown/): Poppy planting remains far below pre-ban levels, United Nations reports, despite rise of 19 percent year on year.
- [Harris supporters disperse after election night speech postponed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/harris-supporters-disperse-after-election-night-speech-postponed/): Kamala Harris supporters were seen leaving her watch party in Washington DC, after her speech was postponed.
- [Ex-defence contractor gets 15 years in massive US Navy corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/ex-defence-contractor-gets-15-years-in-massive-us-navy-corruption-scandal/): The Malaysian national was brought back to the US in 2023 after he snipped his GPS monitor and fled to Venezuela.
- [Australia spy chief says West faces new Russia, China, Iran, N Korea ‘axis’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/australia-spy-chief-says-west-faces-new-russia-china-iran-n-korea-axis/): Head of Australia’s Office of National Intelligence said the West must disrupt emerging ‘networks’ that pose a threat.
- [Republican candidate Trump takes early victory lap with Mar-a-Lago speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/republican-candidate-trump-takes-early-victory-lap-with-mar-a-lago-speech/): Though news outlets have not yet named him the winner, Trump celebrated his anticipated victory with allies and family.
- [Nintendo says Switch games will be playable on next console](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/nintendo-says-switch-games-will-be-playable-on-next-console/): Japanese gaming giant is expected to launch follow-up to its wildly popular console next year.
- [Elon Musk, RFK Jr Or Pompeo: Who Could Be Part Of Team Trump If The Republican Returns?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/elon-musk-rfk-jr-or-pompeo-who-could-be-part-of-team-trump-if-the-republican-returns/): So far, US media has projected that Trump has won in 24 states, including big prizes Texas and Ohio, key battlegrounds Georgia and North Carolina and other reliably Republican-leaning states
- [US Election Results: Trump Nears Victory With Wins In Key Swing States of Georgia, North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-results-trump-nears-victory-with-wins-in-key-swing-states-of-georgia-north-carolina/): The path to victory for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed after Republcian Donald Trump’s projected wins in swing states of North Carolina and Georgia. Harris, however, could still defeat him even if she falls short in these two states, with exactly 270 electoral college votes. Notably, by winning Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, she could […]
- ['We've Proven Our Critics Wrong': Donald Trump Claims US Election Win In Rousing Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/weve-proven-our-critics-wrong-donald-trump-claims-us-election-win-in-rousing-speech/): Republican candidate Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Florida as he inched closer to becoming the 47th President of the United States
- [US election: The day after – What results say; what Harris, Trump are up to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-the-day-after-what-results-say-what-harris-trump-are-up-to/): It’s too close to call, but Trump’s wins in Georgia and North Carolina give him more pathways to success than Harris.
- [US Presidential Election 2024: Revisit Trump Vs Biden 2020 Poll Contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-presidential-election-2024-revisit-trump-vs-biden-2020-poll-contest/): US Presidential Election 2024 is turning out to be a razor-thin contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
- [Who Is Raja Krishnamoorthi? All About The Indian-American Democrat Re-Elected In Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-raja-krishnamoorthi-all-about-the-indian-american-democrat-re-elected-in-illinois/): Krishnamoorthi, born in New Delhi, won the election against Republican candidate Mark Rice.
- [‘Let That Sink In’: Elon Musk Calls US 'Nation Of Builders' As Republicans Win Control Of Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/let-that-sink-in-elon-musk-calls-us-nation-of-builders-as-republicans-win-control-of-senate/): Neither party appeared to have a clear advantage in the battle for the House of Representatives, which Republicans now control by a narrow margin.
- [US Election 2024 Results: What Trump, Harris Have Won, What They Must Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-2024-results-what-trump-harris-have-won-what-they-must-win/): US Election 2024 Results: Trump could reach the 270 electoral vote threshold by carrying Georgia and Pennsylvania or by carrying Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin. He also can win by carrying Wisconsin and Arizona, as well as other combinations involving Nevada
- [On Cam, Bangladesh Army Cracks Down On Hindu Protesters As Post Against ISKCON Stirs Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/on-cam-bangladesh-army-cracks-down-on-hindu-protesters-as-post-against-iskcon-stirs-row/): The situation got tense in the port city’s Hazari Goli after trader Osman Mollah’s Facebook post calling ISKCON a “terrorist organisation” sparked a row
- [No Chance Of Win For Kamala Harris Against Donald Trump? How The Numbers Stack Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/no-chance-of-win-for-kamala-harris-against-donald-trump-how-the-numbers-stack-up/): US presidential polls: A candidate needs 270 out of the available 538 electoral votes to be declared the winner
- [Republicans flip the US Senate, ending two years of Democrat control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/republicans-flip-the-us-senate-ending-two-years-of-democrat-control/): The loss of Senate seats in Ohio and West Virginia tipped the balance of power in the upper house of the US Congress.
- [Despite setbacks, election denial continues to thrive in Republican Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/despite-setbacks-election-denial-continues-to-thrive-in-republican-party/): Despite facing a wave of defeats in the 2022 midterm elections, election deniers have continued to push false claims.
- [Re-election for Tlaib and Omar – first Muslim women to serve in US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/re-election-for-tlaib-and-omar-first-muslim-women-to-serve-in-us-congress/): Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar continue their political careers as the first two Muslim women to serve in the US Congress.
- [Republicans win control of the US Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/republicans-win-control-of-the-us-senate/): The AP says Republicans have won back control of the US Senate, giving the party a major power centre in Washington DC.
- [Netanyahu Fires Gallant Over ‘Lack Of Trust’ Amid Iran Threat; ‘Madness’ Opposition Decries Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/netanyahu-fires-gallant-over-lack-of-trust-amid-iran-threat-madness-opposition-decries-move/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Nov. 5, citing a lack of mutual trust during a time of war as his reason for doing so. Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, while Minister without Portfolio Gideon Sa’ar will replace Katz in the Foreign Ministry. Gallant warned that […]
- [US Elections 2024 Latest News |  Trump Wins 1st Swing State Of North Carolina | Trump Latest News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-elections-2024-latest-news-trump-wins-1st-swing-state-of-north-carolina-trump-latest-news/): CNN Projection: Trump wins 1st swing state of North Carolina.Here’s how he stands in rest
- [US Elections 2024 Latest News | Kamala Harris wins Virginia and Hawaii | Trump Vs Harris | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-elections-2024-latest-news-kamala-harris-wins-virginia-and-hawaii-trump-vs-harris-news18/): CNN Projection: Kamala Harris wins Virginia and Hawaii Kamala Harris has won the Virginia contest and secured the state’s 13 Electoral College votes.
- [Sacred Chants, Special ‘Abhishekam’ & Hope: Thulasendrapuram Prays For ‘Daughter’ Kamala Harris’ Big Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/sacred-chants-special-abhishekam-hope-thulasendrapuram-prays-for-daughter-kamala-harris-big-win/): Harris’ maternal grandfather PV Gopalan was born more than a century ago in Thulasendrapuram before migrating to state capital Chennai
- [US Election Result 2024: Donald Trump Inches Towards Victory As Republicans Win Senate Majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-result-2024-donald-trump-inches-towards-victory-as-republicans-win-senate-majority/): The Republican Party has won control of the US Senate with 51 seats, enabling them to influence key legislation and appointments.
- [Democrat Sarah McBride Becomes First Openly Transgender US Congress Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/democrat-sarah-mcbride-becomes-first-openly-transgender-us-congress-member/): Delaware’s Sarah McBride elected to U.S. House, becoming the first openly transgender person in Congress. She defeated Republican John Whalen III in the race
- [US Election Results: Trump Wins North Carolina, Ahead Of Harris In 3 Swing States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-results-trump-wins-north-carolina-ahead-of-harris-in-3-swing-states/): The US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is tightly contested, with results in key swing states still uncertain.
- [‘Game, Set and Match’: Elon Musk Rejoices As Trump Leads In Early Trends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/game-set-and-match-elon-musk-rejoices-as-trump-leads-in-early-trends/): Musk, the world’s richest man, will be spending election night with Donald Trump in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago resort, he said on X.
- [Will abortion prompt Arizona voters to lean more Democratic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/will-abortion-prompt-arizona-voters-to-lean-more-democratic/): Abortion is on the ballot in Arizona and nine other states during the US general election. Will it sway voters?
- [Philadelphia officials deny Trump’s claims of ‘massive cheating’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/philadelphia-officials-deny-trumps-claims-of-massive-cheating/): Philadelphia officials refuted Donald Trump’s claims of voter fraud after alleging “massive cheating” in the city.
- [Hundreds rally against genocide on Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/hundreds-rally-against-genocide-on-election-day/): Hundreds of protesters rally outside News Corp. headquarters in Manhattan to demand ‘no votes for genocide’.
- [Trump Leads Harris As Focus Turns To Swing States In Nail-Biting US Election Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-leads-harris-as-focus-turns-to-swing-states-in-nail-biting-us-election-race/): Harris and Trump each need at least 270 electoral votes to win the race for White House.
- [Florida Voters Reject Abortion Measure, Fail To Overturn Six-Week Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/florida-voters-reject-abortion-measure-fail-to-overturn-six-week-ban/): Florida voters rejected a measure to overturn the state’s abortion ban, marking a setback for pro-choice advocates
- [FBI says Russia behind hoax bomb threats targeting Georgia polling places](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/fbi-says-russia-behind-hoax-bomb-threats-targeting-georgia-polling-places/): Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state will not be intimidated by phony bomb threats.
- [Protesters reach Netanyahu’s residence after defence minister firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/protesters-reach-netanyahus-residence-after-defence-minister-firing/): Protesters in Israel demonstrated outside of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.
- [In Harris’s home of California, voters weigh economy, reproductive rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/in-harriss-home-of-california-voters-weigh-economy-reproductive-rights/): As the 2024 US election unfolds, voters in the city of San Francisco reveal the priorities that shape their votes.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 985](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-985/): As the war enters its 985th day, these are the main developments.
- [US Election 2024: Donald Trump Posts Video Message, Says 'Stay In Line' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-2024-donald-trump-posts-video-message-says-stay-in-line-watch/): Exit polls show a tight race between Trump and Harris in the 2024 election
- [Harris’s running mate Tim Walz says ‘choice couldn’t be starker’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/harriss-running-mate-tim-walz-says-choice-couldnt-be-starker/): Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz urged supporters to ‘get out and get this vote done’.
- [Excited and unnerved: New Yorkers flood the polls on US Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/excited-and-unnerved-new-yorkers-flood-the-polls-on-us-election-day/): New York City may be a left-wing stronghold, but the diversity of its five boroughs paint a picture of a divided US.
- [Russia rejects links to bomb scares at polling places in key US states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/russia-rejects-links-to-bomb-scares-at-polling-places-in-key-us-states/): Russian Embassy in Washington, DC says insinuations of Moscow’s interference in US election are ‘malicious slander’.
- [US Election 2024: Philadelphia Officials Reject Trump 'Massive Cheating' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-2024-philadelphia-officials-reject-trump-massive-cheating-claim/): Trump claims massive cheating in Philadelphia’s election, but officials deny allegations
- [Donald Trump Gets 19 Electoral Votes, Kamala Harris Gets 3, Who Will Take The Final Lead? | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-gets-19-electoral-votes-kamala-harris-gets-3-who-will-take-the-final-lead-news18/): Donald Trump Gets 19 Electoral Votes, Kamala Harris Gets 3, Who Will Take The Final Lead? | News18Polls are set to close in a closely fought US election. Democrat nominee and vice-president Kamala Harris and Republican nominee and former US president Donald Trump both urged voters to go out and cast their ballots. Vermont To […]
- [People across Israel protest defence minister’s firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/people-across-israel-protest-defence-ministers-firing/): Prime Minister Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Gallant have frequently clashed over Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Long lines as voters hope high turnout could win election for their side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/long-lines-as-voters-hope-high-turnout-could-win-election-for-their-side/): Voters are waiting in long lines at polling locations across the US, with all parties hoping for high turnout.
- [Kamala Harris calls voters from DNC phone bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/kamala-harris-calls-voters-from-dnc-phone-bank/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanks volunteers and calls voters at a phone bank.
- [Elon Musk Sued On US Election Day Over Daily $1 Million Giveaway To Voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/elon-musk-sued-on-us-election-day-over-daily-1-million-giveaway-to-voters/): Elon Musk opened the giveaway to voters in seven battleground states who signed a petition to support free speech and gun rights.
- [US Voters Decide Key Ballot Proposals from Abortion to Immigration and Minimum Wage | US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-voters-decide-key-ballot-proposals-from-abortion-to-immigration-and-minimum-wage-us-elections/): While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die.As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or reproductive rights on Tuesday’s ballots, about a half-dozen states are weighing the legalization of marijuana for […]
- [Video: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/video-israels-benjamin-netanyahu-fires-defence-minister-yoav-gallant/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defence minister Yoav Gallant, replacing him with Israel Katz.
- [How serious are Europe’s car industry problems?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/how-serious-are-europes-car-industry-problems/): France calls for delaying EU fines for missing EV production targets.
- [Spain announces 10.6 billion euro aid package for flood affected areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/spain-announces-10-6-billion-euro-aid-package-for-flood-affected-areas/): Package includes 838 million euros in cash handouts to small businesses and freelance workers affected by the disaster.
- [Trump more likely than Harris to end Gaza war “no matter what”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-more-likely-than-harris-to-end-gaza-war-no-matter-what/): Dan Perry talks about why many Israelis believe Trump, if re-elected, will agree to anything the Israeli government does
- [US vote won’t make “huge differences [to] Israeli genocide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-vote-wont-make-huge-differences-to-israeli-genocide/): Mohamad Elmasry explains why people who want the Gaza genocide to stop should not get their hopes up, in the US election
- [US voters cast ballots with security tight as election campaign nears end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-voters-cast-ballots-with-security-tight-as-election-campaign-nears-end/): Several states increase security measures amid bomb threats as Trump and Harris make final pleas to supporters.
- [US Capitol Police Arrest Man 'Smelling Like Fuel' At Visitor Centre On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-capitol-police-arrest-man-smelling-like-fuel-at-visitor-centre-on-election-day/): US Capitol Police arrested a man at the visitor centre on Election Day, armed with incendiary devices and smelling of fuel.
- [Trump Vs Harris: Will A Defeated President Be Re-Elected Or Will A Woman Be Commander-In-Chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trump-vs-harris-will-a-defeated-president-be-re-elected-or-will-a-woman-be-commander-in-chief/): It’s election day in America but the polls are so close, that either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could actually be two or three points better off – enough to win comfortably. Many voters, especially men, see Trump as a stronger leader than Harris. But the former President remains a deeply polarising figure. Voters concerned […]
- [Trudeau Condemns Recent Violence In Canada, But Doesn’t Mention Brampton Hindu Temple Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trudeau-condemns-recent-violence-in-canada-but-doesnt-mention-brampton-hindu-temple-attack/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the individuals who have been inciting violence neither represent the Hindu nor the Sikh community.
- [US Election 2024: Russian Email Domains Sent Fake Bomb Threats To Polling Sites, Says FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/us-election-2024-russian-email-domains-sent-fake-bomb-threats-to-polling-sites-says-fbi/): At least two polling sites targeted by the hoax bomb threats in the election battleground state of Georgia were briefly evacuated on Tuesday.
- [French court jails 18 members of English Channel people-smuggling network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/french-court-jails-18-members-of-english-channel-people-smuggling-network/): The longest sentence of 15 years is given to Iraqi national Mirkhan Rasoul, who was accused of leading the network.
- [Software glitch hits Pennsylvania county forcing extension of voting hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/software-glitch-hits-pennsylvania-county-forcing-extension-of-voting-hours/): Officials say a software issue which stops ballots being scanned has delayed many people from casting their vote.
- [Many 'X Factors' In US Election 2024, Expect Unpredictability: Dhruva Jaishankar | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/many-x-factors-in-us-election-2024-expect-unpredictability-dhruva-jaishankar-exclusive/): In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 on ground zero, the executive director of ORF America indicated that the winner in Pennsylvania, whether it is Trump or Harris, may go on to become the next US President
- [Ukraine And Middle East Wars And Global Economy, How Will A Trump Or Harris Victory Shape The World?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/ukraine-and-middle-east-wars-and-global-economy-how-will-a-trump-or-harris-victory-shape-the-world/): The world is bracing for a new American leader who could alter the course of wars and geopolitical rivalries. When America elects a president, the whole world watches – not just for the spectacle and the drama, but because such is the United States’s global influence that billions of people without a vote stand to […]
- ['Proud To Be American': Sunita Williams, Other Astronauts Vote From Space, Post Pic On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/proud-to-be-american-sunita-williams-other-astronauts-vote-from-space-post-pic-on-election-day/): On US Election Day, astronauts shared a photo from space, showcasing their ‘Proud to be American’ socks and celebrating voting.
- [Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/israels-benjamin-netanyahu-fires-defence-minister-yoav-gallant/): Netanyahu says he has lost confidence in Gallant over the management of Israel’s ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Video: Donald Trump ‘first to acknowledge’ if he loses a fair election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/video-donald-trump-first-to-acknowledge-if-he-loses-a-fair-election/): US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has cast his vote in Florida.
- [Asia’s export-driven economies brace for upheaval under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/asias-export-driven-economies-brace-for-upheaval-under-trump/): Former US president’s proposals for sweeping tariffs threaten to hobble exports that drive the region’s growth.
- [Iran Boasts Israel Can't Reach Its Underground Missiles, IDF's New Evac Order After Strikes In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/iran-boasts-israel-cant-reach-its-underground-missiles-idfs-new-evac-order-after-strikes-in-gaza/): Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force says that there is a missile stockpile in every city in Iran. Hajizadeh also said that Iran’s missile depots are built 500 meters undergroundThe Iranian foreign minister, speaking during a visit to Pakistan, that Tehran is not seeking “escalation” but has the right […]
- [Israel's PM Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Amid Ongoing Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/israels-pm-netanyahu-fires-defence-minister-yoav-gallant-amid-ongoing-gaza-war/): Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday night, with Israel Katz expected to step in as his replacement.
- [Pakistan: 2 Chinese Nationals Injured In Firing Incident At Karachi Police Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/pakistan-2-chinese-nationals-injured-in-firing-incident-at-karachi-police-station/): Police said a local security guard, who was later arrested, opened fire at them following a quarrel. Both were rushed to a hospital and one of the injured is critical
- [Fact Check: Would Donald Trump force states to monitor women’s pregnancies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/fact-check-would-donald-trump-force-states-to-monitor-womens-pregnancies/): Kamala Harris often claims that a Trump administration would interfere with pregnancies. But is that really true?
- [‘We expect to win’ says Trump’s running mate JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/we-expect-to-win-says-trumps-running-mate-jd-vance/): A confident Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke to reporters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Video: Israeli military attacks hospital in besieged north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/video-israeli-military-attacks-hospital-in-besieged-north-gaza/): Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital has patients fleeing from the hospital’s top floors as it was attacked by Israel’s military.
- [‘Entirely normal’: Why counting US votes takes time, is not a sign of fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/entirely-normal-why-counting-us-votes-takes-time-is-not-a-sign-of-fraud/): With Trump already setting ‘groundwork for yelling fraud’, experts stress vote count in tight US election may take days.
- [Trump’s Running Mate JD Vance ‘Feels Good’ After Vote In Cincinnati | Us Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trumps-running-mate-jd-vance-feels-good-after-vote-in-cincinnati-us-election/): Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance expressed optimism about the race after casting his vote in Cincinnati, Ohio, early on November 5. Speaking to reporters, the Ohio senator stated that he believes the country could enter a “golden age of prosperity” if Americans support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.Vance revealed he spoke with Trump at around […]
- [Trump's 'Greatest President' Pitch, Harris Cautions Supporters on Closest Election Race as US Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/trumps-greatest-president-pitch-harris-cautions-supporters-on-closest-election-race-as-us-votes/): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as Election Day voting began on Nov. 5. The bitter rivals wrapped up their campaign in what is being seen as the tightest and most volatile White House contest of modern times. Polling stations opened from 6:00 am (1100 GMT) in states including Virginia, North Carolina and […]
- [Putin Calls For ‘Fair World Order’ In Meeting With World Diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/putin-calls-for-fair-world-order-in-meeting-with-world-diplomats/): On November 5, President Vladimir Putin addressed newly arrived ambassadors from various countries, asserting Russia’s commitment to mutually beneficial cooperation while advocating for a fair world order. During the meeting with ambassadors from nations including Japan, Canada, Italy and Israel, Putin expressed opposition to “illegal” sanctions and restrictions imposed on Russia.Earlier that day, Russian Foreign […]
- [Five closest US elections: When California, New York were swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/05/five-closest-us-elections-when-california-new-york-were-swing-states/): This US election is too close to call, say experts, but it’s not the first time.
- [Kamala Harris Led Historic Campaign, Biden Says After Trump's Thumping Election Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/kamala-harris-led-historic-campaign-biden-says-after-trumps-thumping-election-win/): Biden praises Vice President Kamala Harris for her leadership, integrity, and vision, calling her a historic partner and champion for America’s future
- ['Not The Outcome We Had Hoped For: Obama Congratulates Trump On Election Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/not-the-outcome-we-had-hoped-for-obama-congratulates-trump-on-election-victory/): Donald Trump secured a historic victory in the US Presidential Election to become the 47th President of the United States.
- ['Inability To Provide Minimum Security': India Cancels Scheduled Consular Camps In Canada's Toronto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/inability-to-provide-minimum-security-india-cancels-scheduled-consular-camps-in-canadas-toronto/): Violent attacks were witnessed by Khalistani extremists on the Indian consulates in Canada.
- ['People Of America Have Spoken With Absolute Clarity': Elon Musk After Trump's Decisive Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/people-of-america-have-spoken-with-absolute-clarity-elon-musk-after-trumps-decisive-win/): Musk backs Donald Trump’s victory, leveraging political influence to protect his businesses from regulation
- [Elites vs. working class: Why some Democrats think they lost to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/elites-vs-working-class-why-some-democrats-think-they-lost-to-trump/): Democrats are pointing fingers in the aftermath of their party’s loss to Donald Trump and the Republicans.
- [Why This Indian Village Is Celebrating Donald Trump's Resounding Election Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/why-this-indian-village-is-celebrating-donald-trumps-resounding-election-win/): A sleepy Indian village celebrates Usha Vance, wife of J.D. Vance, hoping her success will improve their lives
- [What will Trump’s global agenda look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/what-will-trumps-global-agenda-look-like/): Here’s what experts say a second Trump presidency may mean for US foreign policy on key issues.
- [Hezbollah attack drones target Tel Aviv army base as Israel pounds Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/hezbollah-attack-drones-target-tel-aviv-army-base-as-israel-pounds-lebanon/): Plumes of smoke rise above Beirut as Israel strikes city after evacuations ordered for four southern neighbourhoods.
- [Australian PM Anthony Albanese wants ban on social media for under 16s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-wants-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s/): Legislation will be introduced into Australia’s parliament this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification.
- ['Doing Real Harm': Australia Moves To Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/doing-real-harm-australia-moves-to-ban-children-under-16-from-social-media/): Australia moves to ban social media for kids under 16, with PM Albanese vowing fines for platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram that fail to comply
- [US Election: Biden Calls Trump To Congratulate Him, Invites Him To White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-election-biden-calls-trump-to-congratulate-him-invites-him-to-white-house/): Biden congratulates Donald Trump on his victory, invites him to the White House for a smooth transition, and commits to uniting the country
- [Trump Tariffs, Interest Rates to “Make America Rich Again”? Abortion Rights Ballots Pass in 7 States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-tariffs-interest-rates-to-make-america-rich-again-abortion-rights-ballots-pass-in-7-states/): Donald Trump’s 2024 victory is expected to bring significant economic changes, including higher tariffs, lower taxes, and deregulation. Trump’s proposed tariffs, particularly on China and Mexico, could reshape international trade but may also harm US businesses and consumers. Experts predict these policies could reduce GDP, raise inflation, and increase national debt by $15 trillion. Trump’s […]
- [Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif returns to Instagram despite suppression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/al-jazeeras-anas-al-sharif-returns-to-instagram-despite-suppression/): Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif says Meta shut down his Instagram account, calling it content suppression.
- [New Faces, Loyal Allies: Trump Taps Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, RFK Jr For Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/new-faces-loyal-allies-trump-taps-tulsi-gabbard-elon-musk-rfk-jr-for-transition/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s friends and family will lead the presidential transition process.
- [‘There Needs To Be A Cleaning Of The House’: Ro Khanna Eyes Democrat Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/there-needs-to-be-a-cleaning-of-the-house-ro-khanna-eyes-democrat-leadership/): Democrats are entering a Trump presidency without a leader and a clear roadmap regarding the party’s future.
- [America Deserves A Badass Commander-In-Chief Right Now: Vivek Ramaswamy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/america-deserves-a-badass-commander-in-chief-right-now-vivek-ramaswamy/): Vivek Ramaswamy praises Donald Trump’s historic comeback, calling him the “badass commander-in-chief” America needs
- [Why Trump 2.0 Is Special For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/why-trump-2-0-is-special-for-india/): However, India also needs to be prepared for surprises, as President-elect Donald Trump is also highly unpredictable
- [5 People Killed In Arizona As Plane Crashes Through Airport Fence, Collides With Car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/5-people-killed-in-arizona-as-plane-crashes-through-airport-fence-collides-with-car/): A tragic small jet crash near Phoenix killed five people, including a 12-year-old boy
- [Kamala Harris concedes election but vows to fight on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/kamala-harris-concedes-election-but-vows-to-fight-on/): Kamala Harris acknowledged her loss to Donald Trump in a speech at Howard University, her alma mater.
- [‘Prophecy Fulfilled’: Ramaswamy Shares Video Where He Predicted ‘Electoral Landslide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/prophecy-fulfilled-ramaswamy-shares-video-where-he-predicted-electoral-landslide/): Vivek Ramaswamy is heard saying in the video that Republicans would need a 1980-84 like electoral landslide in the Nov 5 elections.
- [‘We Accept The Results…’: Kamala Harris Concedes Election Loss But Vows To Fight On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/we-accept-the-results-kamala-harris-concedes-election-loss-but-vows-to-fight-on/): Kamala Harris said that the light of America’s promise will burn bright if people do not give up fighting for their rights.
- [‘We warned you,’ Arab Americans in Michigan tell Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/we-warned-you-arab-americans-in-michigan-tell-kamala-harris/): A shift away from pro-Israel Democrats in communities like Dearborn underscores anger over war in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Kamala Harris concedes presidential election to Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/kamala-harris-concedes-presidential-election-to-donald-trump/): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has conceded the election to Republican candidate Donald Trump.
- [Tariffs, immigrants and fiscal policy: Trump’s second term as US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/tariffs-immigrants-and-fiscal-policy-trumps-second-term-as-us-president/): Analysts expect Republican to act on threats of imposing tariffs and blocking immigrants soon in his second term.
- [‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gazans dread Trump presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/israel-will-keep-invading-with-more-ease-gazans-dread-trump-presidency/): Biden was terrible but Palestinians fear Trump administration would let Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘get away with more’.
- [‘Golden Age Of American Innovation’: Google’s Pichai, Amazon’s Bezos Congratulate Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/golden-age-of-american-innovation-googles-pichai-amazons-bezos-congratulate-trump/): Sundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos sent congratulatory messages to Donald Trump as he was cast as the projected winner of the US elections.
- [US Allies In Asia Welcome Trump Win, China Hopes for ‘Peaceful’ Ties, Erdogan Congratulates 'Friend'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-allies-in-asia-welcome-trump-win-china-hopes-for-peaceful-ties-erdogan-congratulates-friend/): World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.Here are the first reactions, with the presidential election result still to be confirmed:Without directly mentioning Trump, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing that China hopes for “peaceful coexistence” with […]
- [UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’, UNRWA chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/un-agency-for-palestinians-facing-its-darkest-hour-unrwa-chief-says/): Philippe Lazzarini calls on the United Nations to prevent the ban on UNRWA in Israel and the occupied territories.
- [Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to concede defeat in US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-to-concede-defeat-in-us-election/): Democrat congratulates Republican during phone call, discusses importance of peaceful transfer of power, aide says.
- [Germany’s far-right AfD to expel members over links to ‘militant’ groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/germanys-far-right-afd-to-expel-members-over-links-to-militant-groups/): The political party that made gains in regional polls is labelled ‘right-wing extremist’ by Germany’s security services.
- [Trump Makes Stunning Comeback to White House, Becomes 1st Republican to Win Popular Vote in 20 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-makes-stunning-comeback-to-white-house-becomes-1st-republican-to-win-popular-vote-in-20-years/): Donald Trump was elected as the US president, marking a comeback four years after leaving office. Trump recaptured White House after a campaign marked by dark rhetoric that deepened the polarization in the country. The former president’s victory in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed him over the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win […]
- [His Own Judge And Jury: Will Victory Allow Trump To Pardon Himself In Criminal Cases?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/his-own-judge-and-jury-will-victory-allow-trump-to-pardon-himself-in-criminal-cases/): As Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, experts predict his second term could allow him to block key criminal cases against him, including federal charges related to classified documents and 2020 election interference. While state cases in Georgia and Manhattan remain difficult for Trump to influence, he could potentially pressure the DOJ to dismiss federal […]
- [At least 38 people killed in dozens of Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/at-least-38-people-killed-in-dozens-of-israeli-strikes-on-eastern-lebanon/): Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says he does not think ‘political action’ will end the war with Israel.
- [PM Modi Congratulated Donald Trump After He Claimed Victory Over Harris | US Election 2024 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/pm-modi-congratulated-donald-trump-after-he-claimed-victory-over-harris-us-election-2024-news18/): PM Modi Congratulated Donald Trump After He Claimed Victory Over Harris | US Election 2024 | News18Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday joined other leaders to congratulate his “friend” Donald Trump on winning the 2024 US Presidential election. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States.
- [US Election: With Trump Winning, His Proxy Musk To Take Charge Of ‘Efficiency’, RFK Jr. To…?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-with-trump-winning-his-proxy-musk-to-take-charge-of-efficiency-rfk-jr-to/): Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US elections has prompted key endorsements and strategic appointments. Prominent figures like Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to play significant roles in his administration. Trump proposed a government efficiency commission, led by Musk, to audit federal spending. He also hinted at appointing RFK […]
- [Can Donald Trump’s Second Term Spell Trouble For Prince Harry, Meghan Markle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/can-donald-trumps-second-term-spell-trouble-for-prince-harry-meghan-markle/): After the couple’s rift with the British royal family, Donald Trump has not held a favourable view of their new life in California’s Montecito. His second term coincides with Prince Harry’s precarious visa battle
- [What’s international reaction to Trump’s return to the US presidency?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/whats-international-reaction-to-trumps-return-to-the-us-presidency/): The Middle East, China, Ukraine, NATO and economic policy are key areas of concern.
- [Trump win sparks big rally in stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-win-sparks-big-rally-in-stocks/): Wall Street’s main indexes opened at record highs in anticipation of Trump’s pro-business approach.
- [Will Zelensky's 'Nuclear Blackmail' Work On Trump? Spanish PM Says US Aid To Ukraine At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/will-zelenskys-nuclear-blackmail-work-on-trump-spanish-pm-says-us-aid-to-ukraine-at-risk/): The Ukrainian Defense Ministry confirmed on Nov 5 that its troops had engaged North Korean units deployed to assist Russia. In an interview with South Korean TV, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed a “small engagement” with North Korean troops. A Kyiv official said Ukrainian troops fired artillery at North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk […]
- ['Drill, Baby, Drill': Week Away From COP29, Trump’s US Election Victory Worries Environmentalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/drill-baby-drill-week-away-from-cop29-trumps-us-election-victory-worries-environmentalists/): Donald Trump has vociferously supported extraction of more oil and gas in the US which is not only the world’s largest producer of fossil fuels, but also the biggest historical emitter of carbon dioxide
- [Modi Speaks To Trump After Election Win; US President-Elect Calls PM 'Magnificent Man'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/modi-speaks-to-trump-after-election-win-us-president-elect-calls-pm-magnificent-man/): Trump commended India as a “magnificent country” and said that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders he reached out to after his election victory.
- [JD Vance Set To Become Trump’s VP: Who Is He And What’s His Connection To India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/jd-vance-set-to-become-trumps-vp-who-is-he-and-whats-his-connection-to-india/): Vance will be the youngest US vice-president since Richard Nixon, who served two terms under Dwight Eisenhower, starting 1953
- [NATO's Future At Stake, EU Braces For Trump's 'Big Price' Threat, Orban: Defeat For Pro-War Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/natos-future-at-stake-eu-braces-for-trumps-big-price-threat-orban-defeat-for-pro-war-forces/): The American people may be about to rip up the Western alliance, again. This time could be a whole lot worse.Ahead of a United States presidential election that’s too close to call, top officials in European capitals are scrambling to prepare for Donald Trump’s return to the White House.Political analysts and pollsters working for governments […]
- [Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labour body over pager attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/lebanon-files-complaint-against-israel-at-un-labour-body-over-pager-attacks/): Labour Minister Mustafa Bayram says 4,000 civilians were killed or wounded in the September attacks.
- [US election 2024 results: How Black voters shifted towards Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-2024-results-how-black-voters-shifted-towards-trump/): Trump almost doubles support among Black voters compared with 2020, exit polls say. How and where? We break it down.
- [Four die in Greece after smuggler allegedly forces passengers off boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/four-die-in-greece-after-smuggler-allegedly-forces-passengers-off-boat/): Twenty-five other people found alive on island of Rhodes after swimming to shore, according to the Greek coastguard.
- ['Trump Was More Articulate...': Indian-American Congressman Thanedar On Why Harris Lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-was-more-articulate-indian-american-congressman-thanedar-on-why-harris-lost/): Shri Thanedar, who was re-elected in the US House of Representatives, said Trump was more articulate about issues while Harris looked ‘elite’.
- [Kamala Harris To Concede In Phone Call With Donald Trump, To Make Public Speech: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/kamala-harris-to-concede-in-phone-call-with-donald-trump-to-make-public-speech-report/): Sources said US Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call President-elect Donald Trump to concede the election while President Joe Biden is also planning to call the Republican and give a public speech
- [As Trump Makes White House Comeback, Take A Look At US Presidents Who Won Second Term | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/as-trump-makes-white-house-comeback-take-a-look-at-us-presidents-who-won-second-term-gfx/): Trump has become only the second US president to win two non-consecutive terms. Here are some key numbers about presidents who secured a second term
- [Pakistan’s Punjab shuts schools, sets up ‘smog war room’ over air pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/pakistans-punjab-shuts-schools-sets-up-smog-war-room-over-air-pollution/): Record-high air pollution is sending more people to hospitals and clinics, according to doctors in Lahore.
- [US election: Did Trump gain Latino vote despite ‘floating garbage’ jibe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-did-trump-gain-latino-vote-despite-floating-garbage-jibe/): Long held up as a Democrat base, the Latino vote reflects a truer picture of a community that refuses political labels.
- [Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s US election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/elon-musks-role-in-trumps-us-election-win/): The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has been loud in his vocal and financial support for Donald Trump.
- [In relation to Israel, Trump win comes with “two very big risks”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/in-relation-to-israel-trump-win-comes-with-two-very-big-risks/): Mustafa Barghouti, talks about the risks that Palestinians face now that Donald Trump is back in office.
- [Video: Global reactions to Trump’s victory in US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/video-global-reactions-to-trumps-victory-in-us-election/): World leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory as the US’s next president.
- [JD Vance, Newly Elected US Vice-President, Thanks Donald Trump And Wife Usha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/jd-vance-newly-elected-us-vice-president-thanks-donald-trump-and-wife-usha/): JD Vance, 40, is a venture capitalist and the author of the best-selling memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
- [Who Is Kash Patel, Donald Trump Loyalist, Who Could Be The Next CIA Chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-kash-patel-donald-trump-loyalist-who-could-be-the-next-cia-chief/): As a loyal supporter of Trump, Kash Patel has been a vocal advocate for the former president and now president-elect’s policies
- [Trump's 'America First' Policy Likely To Hit Work Permits For Eligible Indian H-1B Spouses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trumps-america-first-policy-likely-to-hit-work-permits-for-eligible-indian-h-1b-spouses/): Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda has focused on tighter immigration rules to give preference to American workers.
- [Medvedev Claims Trump's Return "Bad News" for Ukraine, Russia “open to Dialogue” Despite Low Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/medvedev-claims-trumps-return-bad-news-for-ukraine-russia-open-to-dialogue-despite-low-ties/): Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections would probably be bad news for Ukraine. He said that the Ukrainian authorities fell into the category of people Trump was likely to not want to spend too much money on. “The question is how much Trump will be forced to give […]
- [Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it nears Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/hurricane-rafael-becomes-a-category-2-storm-as-it-nears-cuba/): Rafael continues to strengthen and forecast to be near major Category 3 hurricane status at landfall in western Cuba.
- [Israel’s wartime row: What’s behind the rift between Netanyahu and Gallant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/israels-wartime-row-whats-behind-the-rift-between-netanyahu-and-gallant/): The prime minister has sacked his defiant defence minister in an attempt to settle a schism at the pinnacle of power.
- [Americans react as Donald Trump wins US presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/americans-react-as-donald-trump-wins-us-presidential-race/): Results show Trump beating Vice President Kamala Harris in a race far less tight than expected.
- ['So Close, Yet So Far': Hillary In 2016, Kamala In 2024—US Still Awaits First Woman President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/so-close-yet-so-far-hillary-in-2016-kamala-in-2024-us-still-awaits-first-woman-president/): Like Hillary Clinton in 2016, Kamala Harris had a shot at becoming the first woman to occupy the Oval Office but stumbled at the final hurdle
- [Donald Trump Is Back In White House: A Look At Controversies During His First Term | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-is-back-in-white-house-a-look-at-controversies-during-his-first-term-gfx/): Trump is the first president in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term. He is also the only person to be elected as a convicted felon — he will face sentencing in a New York court for fraud on November 26
- [Donald Trump Has Won, But Won't Be President Until Next Year – Here’s What Comes Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-has-won-but-wont-be-president-until-next-year-heres-what-comes-next/): It can take several more weeks for President-elect Donald Trump to take the oath of office, as the process to accurately count ballots falls into place along with state-wise certification of electoral college votes
- [Israel Airport Says Operations Unaffected After Hezbollah Claims Missile Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/israel-airport-says-operations-unaffected-after-hezbollah-claims-missile-strike/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an Israeli military base near the airport on Wednesday, the first such attack in more than a month of war
- [Awami League’s Letter to Trump Naming Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh PM Raises Eyebrows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/awami-leagues-letter-to-trump-naming-sheikh-hasina-as-bangladesh-pm-raises-eyebrows/): Hasina was ousted in August following intense student-led protests, during which crimes against Hindus and other minorities were condemned by Trump.
- [PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Congratulate Trump; TMC Offers Different Take](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/pm-modi-rahul-gandhi-kharge-congratulate-trump-tmc-offers-different-take/): Congress’s Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election
- [From Immigration To Abortion, What US Can Expect From Donald Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/from-immigration-to-abortion-what-us-can-expect-from-donald-trump-2-0/): Trump played down abortion as a second-term priority, even as he took credit for the Supreme Court ending a woman’s federal right to terminate a pregnancy and returning abortion regulation to state governments
- [Former Envoy Calls Trump's Win 'Historic', Says 'Better Times Ahead' For India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/former-envoy-calls-trumps-win-historic-says-better-times-ahead-for-india-us-ties/): While acknowledging potential trade challenges in the short term, former US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu noted that these issues would eventually be resolved
- [Trump Vows to 'Stop Wars & Fix Borders', Praises 'Genius' Elon Musk In Victory Speech | US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-vows-to-stop-wars-fix-borders-praises-genius-elon-musk-in-victory-speech-us-election/): Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election in the early hours of Wednesday (November 6), declaring an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” as he addressed supporters in Florida, despite many states still counting votes.The Republican nominee, flanked by family members and key allies, asserted wins in several battleground states and projected a Senate […]
- [It was anger that won Trump this election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/it-was-anger-that-won-trump-this-election/): It seems Americans had enough of being ignored, let down, patronised and left behind by the Democrats.
- [Indian Kashmir assembly issues resolution demanding restoration of autonomy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/indian-kashmir-assembly-issues-resolution-demanding-restoration-of-autonomy/): Non-binding call passed a month after opposition won regional election on promises to restore partial self-rule.
- [Donald Trump declared US election winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-declared-us-election-winner/): The AP has declared Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 US Presidential election.
- [Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/asia-braces-for-disruption-to-alliances-trade-after-trumps-victory/): Following decisive election win, Trump is expected to pursue more aggressive version of his ‘America first’ vision.
- [Trump presidency to focus on American “nation building”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-presidency-to-focus-on-american-nation-building/): Marwan Bishara on how a Trump presidency is expected to focus on domestic issues, while withdrawing from global policing
- [Trump foreign policy expected to abandon “rules of the game”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-foreign-policy-expected-to-abandon-rules-of-the-game/): Scott Lucas talks about why he believes a Trump presidency will drastically shift US foreign policy away from diplomacy.
- [Rishi Sunak, Wife Akshata Offer Prayers At Bengaluru's Raghavendra Swamy Mutt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/rishi-sunak-wife-akshata-offer-prayers-at-bengalurus-raghavendra-swamy-mutt/): The couple was accompanied by Sunak’s in-laws — Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty, who is a Rajya Sabha member
- [Donald Trump-Elon Musk Bonhomie Wasn't Hunky Dory From The Start But Then They Hit It Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-elon-musk-bonhomie-wasnt-hunky-dory-from-the-start-but-then-they-hit-it-off/): This new-found bonhomie between Tesla maker Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump did not exist before. There was a time when Musk told Trump to hang up his boots and sail into the sunset
- [Iran Downplays Impact Of Trump Victory; Hamas Wants US To End 'Blind Support' For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/iran-downplays-impact-of-trump-victory-hamas-wants-us-to-end-blind-support-for-israel/): In Gaza, Hamas, Iran’s ally in the region, said its position towards Trump’s new US administration would depend on its actions and policies towards Palestinians
- [US Elections 2024: List of Indian Americans Who Made It On Top](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-elections-2024-list-of-indian-americans-who-made-it-on-top/): Various Indian Americans came out on top in the elections in the United States.
- [Donald Trump’s Big Win, Republican Majority In Senate | 5 Takeaways From US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trumps-big-win-republican-majority-in-senate-5-takeaways-from-us-elections/): Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after defeating Kamala Harris in a closely-fought election.
- [Video: Donald Trump wins the US presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/video-donald-trump-wins-the-us-presidency/): Donald Trump has been elected US president for the second time, according to The Associated Press news agency.
- [What does Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 election mean for the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/what-does-kamala-harriss-loss-in-the-2024-election-mean-for-the-us/): Analysts say race and gender played a significant role in Harris’s defeat, but so did voter disillusionment.
- [Enlightened Americans must now rise up and resist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/enlightened-americans-must-now-rise-up-and-resist/): Having grabbed power again, Trump will likely destroy himself. But he must not be allowed to destroy America.
- [Marwan Bishara on ‘historic turning point’ for US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/marwan-bishara-on-historic-turning-point-for-us/): Marwan Bishara says Trump’s victory in the US election could mark a profound turning point in US political history.
- [What does Trump 2.0 mean for US foreign policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/what-does-trump-2-0-mean-for-us-foreign-policy/): Experts say Trump is likely to harden approach to Ukraine and China and infuse more unpredictability in Middle East.
- [Russia ratifies Pyongyang pact as N Korea, Ukraine troops in border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/russia-ratifies-pyongyang-pact-as-n-korea-ukraine-troops-in-border-clashes/): Ukraine and its allies say some North Korean soldiers are already deployed to fight in the Russian region of Kursk.
- ['Based On Principles Of Mutual Respect...': China Reacts To Donald Trump's Election Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/based-on-principles-of-mutual-respect-china-reacts-to-donald-trumps-election-victory/): Trump 2.0 is expected to impose massive tariffs on China with a goal to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the US.
- [Ivanka Trump, Elon Musk To Attend Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago Mansion Party: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/ivanka-trump-elon-musk-to-attend-donald-trumps-mar-a-lago-mansion-party-report/): Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election, defeating rival Kamala Harris.
- ['Convicted Felon, Oldest President': Donald Trump’s Historic Firsts With US Election Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/convicted-felon-oldest-president-donald-trumps-historic-firsts-with-us-election-victory/): Trump’s victory in the battleground state of Wisconsin took him past the finish line of 270 electoral votes required to win the White House.
- [Trump adviser calls 2024 election ‘the greatest political comeback’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trump-adviser-calls-2024-election-the-greatest-political-comeback/): Roger Stone told Al Jazeera that Donald Trump’s performance in the election was the ‘the greatest political comeback’
- [Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s new defence minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-israel-katz-israels-new-defence-minister/): As Israel wages war in Gaza and Lebanon, Prime Minister Netanyahu has replaced Yoav Gallant with a hardline ally.
- [US election results: Key takeaways as Trump wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/us-election-results-key-takeaways-as-trump-wins/): Trump makes inroads with Black voters; projected to win swing states North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
- [Who Is Usha Chilukuri Vance, Set to Become First Indian-Origin Second Lady Of US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/who-is-usha-chilukuri-vance-set-to-become-first-indian-origin-second-lady-of-us/): Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of JD Vance, traces her roots to Andhra Pradesh and is a Yale-graduated lawyer with a set of impressive credentials.
- ['No One Works Harder...': Trump's Granddaughter Kai Congratulates Him On US Election Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/no-one-works-harder-trumps-granddaughter-kai-congratulates-him-on-us-election-win/): Donald Trump inched closer to becoming the 47th President of the United States as he notched victories in key states.
- ['Cure Your Own Democracy': Russia's Response To US Accusations Of Election Interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/cure-your-own-democracy-russias-response-to-us-accusations-of-election-interference/): The statement was made by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova
- [Donald Trumps Kamala Harris In Historic White House Return, Becomes 47th US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trumps-kamala-harris-in-historic-white-house-return-becomes-47th-us-president/): Trump is the first president in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term
- [Fact Check: Were ICE officers told to avoid uniforms while US voting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/fact-check-were-ice-officers-told-to-avoid-uniforms-while-us-voting/): A viral claim suggests immigration officers were told not to wear uniforms to avoid scaring undocumented migrants. Not true.
- [Donald Trump claims US election victory after winning key swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/donald-trump-claims-us-election-victory-after-winning-key-swing-states/): The Republican candidate is on the cusp of winning 270 Electoral College votes, per the Associated Press.
- [Trump’s likely re-election plunges global economy into uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/06/trumps-likely-re-election-plunges-global-economy-into-uncertainty/): Global GDP could take a hit, and emerging economies would suffer if Trump imposes big tariffs. Will he follow through?
- [Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with ‘courageous’ Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/russias-putin-says-ready-for-dialogue-with-courageous-trump/): Putin congratulated Trump on winning the US election, saying he was ready for talks with the Republican president-elect.
- [Trump 2.0: Who is going to be in the US president-elect’s administration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-2-0-who-is-going-to-be-in-the-us-president-elects-administration/): As a second Trump administration looms, intense jockeying for key spots in his forthcoming cabinet has begun.
- [Biden urges Americans to ‘bring the temperature down’ after Trump win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/biden-urges-americans-to-bring-the-temperature-down-after-trump-win/): US President Joe Biden vows to ensure a peaceful transition following Republican Donald Trump’s election victory.
- [Trump’s return to US presidency pushes European leaders into a huddle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trumps-return-to-us-presidency-pushes-european-leaders-into-a-huddle/): Trump’s promise during his election campaign of stopping the war in Ukraine ‘within hours’ is worrying EU leaders.
- [What will Trump’s presidency mean for Israel, Palestinians and Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/what-will-trumps-presidency-mean-for-israel-palestinians-and-middle-east/): Pro-Israeli policies featured heavily in the US president-elect’s previous White House term.
- [Biden pledges ‘peaceful transition’, dodges ironies in US election defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/biden-pledges-peaceful-transition-dodges-ironies-in-us-election-defeat/): Joe Biden offered Donald Trump congratulations on his election victory, and also tried to console Democrats.
- [Four soldiers, two schoolchildren killed in attacks in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/four-soldiers-two-schoolchildren-killed-in-attacks-in-northwest-pakistan/): Roadside bomb kills four officers and wounds five others while two schoolchildren are killed in a mortar explosion.
- [Year 2024 to be the first to breach 1.5C warming limit: EU climate agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/year-2024-to-be-the-first-to-breach-1-5c-warming-limit-eu-climate-agency/): The warning comes days before nations are due to gather for crunch climate talks led by the UN.
- [Fallout after armed Israeli police detain two French gendarmes in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/fallout-after-armed-israeli-police-detain-two-french-gendarmes-in-jerusalem/): France’s foreign ministry said it would summon Israel’s ambassador over the incident.
- [Arab Americans desert the Democrats over support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/arab-americans-desert-the-democrats-over-support-for-israel/): Trump won the city of Dearborn, Michigan, which has the highest percentage of Arab Americans in the US.
- [US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter of a percentage point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-fed-cuts-interest-rates-by-quarter-of-a-percentage-point/): The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US president.
- [Indian Kashmir lawmakers scuffle over calls for partial autonomy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/indian-kashmir-lawmakers-scuffle-over-calls-for-partial-autonomy/): Indian-administered Kashmir lawmakers were forcibly ejected from parliament after scuffles broke out.
- [Israeli Police Briefly Arrest Two French Officials In 'Unacceptable' Move, Says Foreign Minister Barrot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/israeli-police-briefly-arrest-two-french-officials-in-unacceptable-move-says-foreign-minister-barrot/): The incident occurred when Barrot was due to visit the compound of The Church of the Pater Noster, located on the Mount of Olives in the city’s historic east
- [Netanyahu Keeping 'IDF in Gaza for No Reason' Gallant Says, Israel 'Strikes Lebanon Heritage Sites'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/netanyahu-keeping-idf-in-gaza-for-no-reason-gallant-says-israel-strikes-lebanon-heritage-sites/): The Lebanese army said an Israeli strike on a vehicle near a checkpoint in the southern city of Sidon killed three people. It said the attack also wounded three troops and four members of the Malaysian contingent of UNIFIL, who were manning the checkpoint. UNIFIL said a “convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was […]
- [Indian Officials Holds First-Ever Talks With Taliban’s Acting Defence Minister In Kabul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/indian-officials-holds-first-ever-talks-with-talibans-acting-defence-minister-in-kabul/): The meeting took place between JP Singh, India’s Joint Secretary responsible for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran, and Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s military chief since 2020.
- [Pakistan Calls US 'Old Friends', Says Trump's Election Won't Affect Ties With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/pakistan-calls-us-old-friends-says-trumps-election-wont-affect-ties-with-china/): Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson said President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President-elect Trump on his election win
- [Not Heard Anything Formally From Pakistan: India On 'Climate Diplomacy' Over Smog Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/not-heard-anything-formally-from-pakistan-india-on-climate-diplomacy-over-smog-issue/): Pakistan’s Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz recently called for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India and said that she would soon write to the chief minister of Punjab province in India
- [UN peacekeepers injured by Israeli attack in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/un-peacekeepers-injured-by-israeli-attack-in-lebanon/): Five UN peacekeepers were injured in an Israeli drone attack that targeted a car in Lebanon’s Sidon.
- [Trump 2.0 will not be like anything we have seen before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-2-0-will-not-be-like-anything-we-have-seen-before/): The US and the world should be prepared for the second coming of Trump and the new global order he will try to create.
- [NATO Flags 'Threats' To US, Seoul Warns Trump On North Korea-Russia Ties, 'Will Arm Ukraine If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/nato-flags-threats-to-us-seoul-warns-trump-on-north-korea-russia-ties-will-arm-ukraine-if/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that Seoul will supply arms to Ukraine if North Korea steps up its military cooperation with Russia. Yoon also discussed North Korea’s recent missile tests in a 12-minute phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Russia-North Korea growing ties are not only […]
- [US Elections: Nevada, Arizona 2 Swing States Yet To Be Called; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-elections-nevada-arizona-2-swing-states-yet-to-be-called-heres-why/): President-elect Donald Trump is currently leading in both the swing states of Arizona and Nevada, which are crucial in determining the overall American political landscape
- ['Fictosexual' Japanese Man Celebrates Sixth Marriage Anniversary With Virtual Wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/fictosexual-japanese-man-celebrates-sixth-marriage-anniversary-with-virtual-wife/): Akihiko Kondo, 41, is “happily married” with Hatsune Miku, a fictional vocaloid in the form of a 16-year-old pop singer with turquoise pigtails.
- [Russian President Putin Open To 'Constructive Dialogue' With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/russian-president-putin-open-to-constructive-dialogue-with-us/): The remarks by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov came after 78-year-old Republican leader Trump defeated his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris in a bitterly fought election
- [Entire island of Cuba without power after passage of Hurricane Rafael](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/entire-island-of-cuba-without-power-after-passage-of-hurricane-rafael/): Cubans are having a bad sense of deja vu after the second major hurricane and islandwide power outage in two weeks.
- [At least 12 displaced Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/at-least-12-displaced-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-school/): Israeli raids in Gaza kill 27 more Palestinians, including 19 in north – under a military siege for more than a month.
- [Police open fire at political protests in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/police-open-fire-at-political-protests-in-mozambique/): Hundreds of Mozambican protesters burned tyres as police fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse them on Thursday.
- ['Will Of People Always Prevails': Biden Assures Trump Of Peaceful Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/will-of-people-always-prevails-biden-assures-trump-of-peaceful-transition/): Biden’s remarks came after Kamala Harris called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory and concede defeat.
- [Protests against trade with Israel at Turkey port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/protests-against-trade-with-israel-at-turkey-port/): Protesters waving Palestinian flags gathered at Turkey’s Gemlik Borusan port on Wednesday.
- [South Africa vs India – T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/south-africa-vs-india-t20-series-match-times-squads-head-to-head-news/): Suryakumar Yadav leads a new-look Indian squad in a four-match T20 series as the Proteas seek to avenge the final loss.
- [Beyond abortion rights: Why did Kamala Harris lose women’s votes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/beyond-abortion-rights-why-did-kamala-harris-lose-womens-votes/): The number of American women voting Democratic declines after Joe Biden’s election to the presidency. Why?
- ['Donald Trump Cheated': Conspiracy Theories On Election Fraud Flood X After Result](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/donald-trump-cheated-conspiracy-theories-on-election-fraud-flood-x-after-result/): Data from research company PeakMetrics showed the number of such posts on the US election results exploded within 24 hours and peaked at 94,000 per hour receiving millions of views
- [Indian-Origin HubSpot Founder Sells Chat.com Domain To OpenAI For Over $15 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/indian-origin-hubspot-founder-sells-chat-com-domain-to-openai-for-over-15-million/): The domain now automatically redirects to OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT
- [Ending Ukraine War On Trump's 'Day 1' Agenda As Putin And Russian Brass Seek To 'Reset' Ties With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/ending-ukraine-war-on-trumps-day-1-agenda-as-putin-and-russian-brass-seek-to-reset-ties-with-us/): Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump “through acquaintances” instead of an official phone call. Russian independent news outlet Verstka reported Trump received informal and indirect congratulations from other top Russian officials. Earlier, the Kremlin said it was unaware of any plans for Putin to congratulate Trump, citing the US as an ‘unfriendly […]
- [Trump elected president: What happens to the court cases against him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-elected-president-what-happens-to-the-court-cases-against-him/): From January 6 to Stormy Daniels, can Trump now expect presidential immunity from charges? And if so, for how long?
- [Mozambique police fire tear gas at protesters denouncing ‘rigged’ election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/mozambique-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesters-denouncing-rigged-election/): Nation rocked by violence since October 9 vote, won by Frelimo party that has been in power for almost 50 years.
- [Clashes in Mozambique as opposition protests election ‘fraud’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/clashes-in-mozambique-as-opposition-protests-election-fraud/): Anger mounts after election authorities say Frelimo party won October vote, extending its 49-year rule.
- [Germany arrests US national accused of spying for China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/germany-arrests-us-national-accused-of-spying-for-china/): The accused worked for the US armed forces in Germany until recently, according to prosecutors.
- [Elon Musk's Son X Æ A-Xii Steals Spotlight In Viral 'Squad' Pic With Trump And Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/elon-musks-son-x-ae-a-xii-steals-spotlight-in-viral-squad-pic-with-trump-and-family/): Musk, known for keeping his family out of the public eye, took his son to the gathering following Trump’s victory over his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris
- ['Government Is Obligated': 3-year-old Moves Court As Lahore Remains World's Most Polluted City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/government-is-obligated-3-year-old-moves-court-as-lahore-remains-worlds-most-polluted-city/): The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore stayed on top of the global rankings with levels crossing much above the 800-mark on Thursday morning, making the air seriously dangerous for the residents
- [Kash Patel, Donald Trump's Likely Pick For CIA Chief, Said This About Ayodhya's Ram Mandir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/kash-patel-donald-trumps-likely-pick-for-cia-chief-said-this-about-ayodhyas-ram-mandir/): Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, is reportedly being considered for the CIA Director post after the Republican leader’s historic election victory.
- [IDF Strikes Near Beirut Airport As Soldier Killed By Hezbollah Rocket, Israel 'Buys' Next-Gen F-15s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/idf-strikes-near-beirut-airport-as-soldier-killed-by-hezbollah-rocket-israel-buys-next-gen-f-15s/): Hezbollah reported the death of Abu Haider Nasrallah, the uncle of its slain leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the IDF confirmed the death of Sgt. Ariel Sosnov, 20, in a Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel, bringing the total Israeli military casualties to 62. Hezbollah retaliated by launching missile […]
- [Trump's Old Video Of Telling The Late Larry King His 'Breath Is Very Bad' Resurfaces | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trumps-old-video-of-telling-the-late-larry-king-his-breath-is-very-bad-resurfaces-watch/): In a 1989 interview with CNN’s late Larry King, Trump abruptly told him that he had “bad breath” and asked to move his chair away from him.
- [UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/uk-blacklists-mercenary-groups-in-africa-in-latest-sanctions-against-russia/): ‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon as US election was happening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-and-lebanon-as-us-election-was-happening/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Gaza continued while attention was focused on the US elections and Donald Trump’s victory
- [Trump to worsen our plight: Palestinian, Lebanese victims of Israel’s wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-to-worsen-our-plight-palestinian-lebanese-victims-of-israels-wars/): Trump’s election win fuels concerns of increased Israeli aggression, diminishes hope for Palestinian self-determination.
- [Spooked By Trump 2.0, Bangladesh's Yunus Govt Targeting Hindus To Keep Hasina Out: Sources to News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/spooked-by-trump-2-0-bangladeshs-yunus-govt-targeting-hindus-to-keep-hasina-out-sources-to-news18/): After Sheikh Hasina’s departure, said the sources, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is concocting cases against Hindus. There is a bid to ban Hindu organisations in Bangladesh, including ISKCON and other prominent groups, they added
- [‘Will Join NATO Or Make Nukes’ Trump’s Win ‘Spooks’ Zelensky, Biden Rushes With Aid Allocation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/will-join-nato-or-make-nukes-trumps-win-spooks-zelensky-biden-rushes-with-aid-allocation/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s poll victory on Nov. 6 casts immediate doubt on US support for Ukraine amid the war with Russia. This fear has reportedly led US President Joe Biden and his administration ‘to sprint’ in its final days to secure long-term aid for Kyiv. Trump, who won decisively, has previously expressed admiration for […]
- [‘Too early to rejoice’: Why Russia isn’t celebrating Trump win – yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/too-early-to-rejoice-why-russia-isnt-celebrating-trump-win-yet/): Russia will gain from Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire but is unsure about how much he can do.
- [Australian Media Outlet Banned In Canada After Broadcasting EAM Jaishankar's Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/australian-media-outlet-banned-in-canada-after-broadcasting-eam-jaishankars-remarks/): India called out Canada’s hypocrisy towards freedom of speech for taking action against the news outlet, which carried a press conference of EAM S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong
- [‘Blood Feud!’ Post-Trump Win Iran ‘Ready’ For Israel War, Khamenei Under Duress For Nuclear Build-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/blood-feud-post-trump-win-iran-ready-for-israel-war-khamenei-under-duress-for-nuclear-build-up/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned of potential confrontation with Israel, including the possibility of a pre-emptive strike, following Donald Trump’s election victory. The Islamic Republic has reportedly planned counterattacks on Israel, leveraging powerful warheads and advanced weaponry. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, vowed retaliation for Israel’s October attack, while Israel anticipates escalating threats. Trump’s return intensifies […]
- [‘Endless’ wars: What Israel’s political drama means for Gaza, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/endless-wars-what-israels-political-drama-means-for-gaza-lebanon/): According to analysts, the sacking of Yoav Gallant removes the loudest voice in the room calling for a ceasefire.
- [At least 40 killed in Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/at-least-40-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-eastern-lebanon/): The series of attacks came after Hezbollah’s new leader said he did not think ‘political action’ would end the war.
- [Iran’s Khamenei: Hamas and Hezbollah resistance means ‘defeat’ for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/irans-khamenei-hamas-and-hezbollah-resistance-means-defeat-for-israel/): Khamenei said groups backed by Tehran have managed to increasingly repel Israel over four decades in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [What Happens To Pending Criminal & Civil Cases Against Donald Trump Now That He Has Been Re-Elected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/what-happens-to-pending-criminal-civil-cases-against-donald-trump-now-that-he-has-been-re-elected/): Donald Trump’s victory could essentially end the criminal cases brought against him at least for four years he occupies the White House. He faces prosecutions in a hush money case in New York, 2020 election interference, classified documents case
- ['Bring To Justice Those Behind Violence': India Asks Canada After Hindu Temple Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/bring-to-justice-those-behind-violence-india-asks-canada-after-hindu-temple-attack/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement while condemning the attack on the Hindu temple in Brampton
- ['An Opportunity For India': Jaishankar On Donald Trump’s Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/an-opportunity-for-india-jaishankar-on-donald-trumps-second-term/): Jaishankar told CEOs and business leaders in Australia that there are five important consequences with regard to business and diplomatic ties, of Donald Trump being elected
- [Israeli parliament passes law to deport relatives of ‘terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/israeli-parliament-passes-law-to-deport-relatives-of-terrorists/): Family members could be deported for expressing support for or withholding information about a ‘terror’ incident.
- [Don’t dare blame Arab and Muslim Americans for Trump’s victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/dont-dare-blame-arab-and-muslim-americans-for-trumps-victory/): We did not betray the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party betrayed us.
- ['The Whole Squad': Trump's Granddaughter Shares Family Photo With Elon Musk, Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/the-whole-squad-trumps-granddaughter-shares-family-photo-with-elon-musk-sparks-buzz/): Kai Trump’s tweet featuring a family photo with Elon Musk, but without Melania, has caught the attention of the internet. The image hints at Musk’s now closer ties to Trump.
- [Hindu Temple Attacks In Canada Were Planned Meticulously, Supported By State: Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/hindu-temple-attacks-in-canada-were-planned-meticulously-supported-by-state-intelligence-sources/): Sources, in fact, said that Indian Missions and consulates had knowledge of such attacks being planned and the same was communicated to authorities, but no police arrangements or warnings were given.
- [Indonesia’s Laki-Laki erupts eight times as gov’t eyes permanent relocation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/indonesias-laki-laki-erupts-eight-times-as-govt-eyes-permanent-relocation/): Amid the scramble for shelters, the authorities plan to move thousands of remaining residents from the danger zone.
- [PSG fans’ ‘Free Palestine’ tifo draws criticism from French minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/psg-fans-free-palestine-tifo-draws-criticism-from-french-minister/): The Paris club’s ultras fans unfurl a huge banner in support of Palestine and Lebanon during a Champions League match.
- [Breaking the cycle of child physical punishment in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/breaking-the-cycle-of-child-physical-punishment-in-the-philippines/): A photographer explores the persistence of ‘pamamalo’ or corporal punishment through the stories of three mothers.
- [Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/asia-pacific-leaders-hail-trump-as-questions-swirl-around-regional-security/): China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.
- [Ukrainian President Zelensky Praises Trump's 'Absolutely Convincing' US Election Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/ukrainian-president-zelensky-praises-trumps-absolutely-convincing-us-election-win/): In his nightly address on Wednesday (November 6), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated president-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized the scale of U.S. military and financial support for Kyiv and vowed to end the war with Russia quickly without saying how.
- [Videos: Amid Rights Concerns, Anti-Trump Protests Rock Parts Of US Hours After His Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/videos-amid-rights-concerns-anti-trump-protests-rock-parts-of-us-hours-after-his-win/): Donald Trump’s election win has sparked protests in major cities, including Philadelphia and Chicago, over concerns about rights and policies, especially around immigration and reproductive issues.
- [Harris Concedes Election To Trump, Vows To ‘Never Give Up’, Calls On Supporters To “Mobilise For…”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/harris-concedes-election-to-trump-vows-to-never-give-up-calls-on-supporters-to-mobilise-for/): On November 6, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 US presidential election to Donald Trump in a speech at Howard University. Despite the loss, she vowed to continue fighting for her campaign ideals, urging her supporters to “organize, mobilize, and stay engaged” for justice and freedom. Harris emphasized loyalty to the Constitution and called […]
- [Video: Germany’s ruling coalition collapses after finance minister sacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/video-germanys-ruling-coalition-collapses-after-finance-minister-sacked/): Germany’s ruling coalition has collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his finance minister over budget disputes.
- [US reinstates plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, other 9/11 suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-reinstates-plea-deals-for-khalid-sheikh-mohammed-other-9-11-suspects/): Military judge rules Defense Secretary Austin did not have the authority to rescind plea agreements with three accused.
- [Spain floods: Is Europe prepared for climate change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/spain-floods-is-europe-prepared-for-climate-change/): Spain’s devastating floods have raised concerns about EU preparedness for climate change.
- [Raging US wildfires fuelled by strong winds destroy homes in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/raging-us-wildfires-fuelled-by-strong-winds-destroy-homes-in-california/): Wildfires have spread in California, where thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate as homes burned.
- [Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trumps-election-deepens-ukraines-pessimism-as-russia-war-rages/): The mood among servicemen is sombre as a military expert predicts Ukraine has about eight months left of military aid.
- [Huge Fireball Explosion Over Beirut As Israel Intensifies Strikes On Lebanon | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/huge-fireball-explosion-over-beirut-as-israel-intensifies-strikes-on-lebanon-hezbollah/): A huge fireball lit up the sky over Beirut early on Thursday (Nov 7) amid at least four Israeli strikes targeting its southern suburbs, according to Lebanese broadcaster Al Jadeed TV.
- [Comeback Hero Donald Trump’s Victory Has Lessons For A Struggling Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/comeback-hero-donald-trumps-victory-has-lessons-for-a-struggling-congress/): The Grand Old Party must learn that negative campaigns can be counter-productive while nationalism and inward-looking policies help seal the deal
- [Brampton Temple Attack: Hindu Priest Suspended For Spreading ‘Violent Rhetoric’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/brampton-temple-attack-hindu-priest-suspended-for-spreading-violent-rhetoric/): Several videos which were doing rounds on the social media showed a group of protestors holding banners in support of Khalistan and disrupted the consular event attended by Indian officials.
- [Trump Secures 72.6 Million Votes, Becomes First Republican To Win Popular Vote In 20 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/trump-secures-72-6-million-votes-becomes-first-republican-to-win-popular-vote-in-20-years/): Donald Trump scripted history in many fronts as he secured the way to White House in the US Presidential Election 2024.
- [Canada Overhauls Visa Policy, Ends Ten-Year Tourist Visa Validity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/canada-overhauls-visa-policy-ends-ten-year-tourist-visa-validity/): Canada updates its visa policy, giving officers discretion to issue single or multiple-entry visas
- [South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/south-korea-says-not-ruling-out-supplying-weapons-to-ukraine/): President Yoon signals shift based on Pyongyang’s support for Russia and says would ‘prioritise defensive weapons’.
- [The Elon Musk effect: How Donald Trump gained from billionaire’s support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/the-elon-musk-effect-how-donald-trump-gained-from-billionaires-support/): Tech tycoon played pivotal role in Trump win, pumping money into campaign and using X to megaphone hardline MAGA views.
- ['Beyond A Landslide': How Trump's Historic Win Gave Republicans 'Unprecedented' Mandate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/beyond-a-landslide-how-trumps-historic-win-gave-republicans-unprecedented-mandate/): Trump wins the battleground state of Arizona, completing a sweep of key swing states in the 2024 election
- [What Melania Trump Said About US' Future Following Her Husband's Poll Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/what-melania-trump-said-about-us-future-following-her-husbands-poll-victory/): Melania Trump posted Americans have entrusted them (she and her husband) with an important responsibility, reflecting on Donald Trump’s win over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
- [Why America’s Minorities Ditched Tradition & Rolled Out Red Carpet For Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/why-americas-minorities-ditched-tradition-rolled-out-red-carpet-for-donald-trump/): Trump’s win involved surging support in a number of demographics and regions, but experts said pollsters failed to accurately predict races in states where the results differed significantly from the last election in 2020
- [‘We Are Entering A Dark Time…’ Harris Concedes The US Election To Donald Trump | Concession Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/we-are-entering-a-dark-time-harris-concedes-the-us-election-to-donald-trump-concession-speech/): US vice president Kamala Harris on Thursday called Donald Trump to congratulate him for winning the 2024 presidential election, AFP reported, citing one of her senior aides. Follow US elections LIVE updates here.
- [This Man Juggled Wife And 4 Girlfriends In The Same Building, Conned Them All Into Giving Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/this-man-juggled-wife-and-4-girlfriends-in-the-same-building-conned-them-all-into-giving-money/): The man used extorted funds to lure more women, including two university students and a nurse, taking Rs 1.7 lakh, Rs 1.18 lakh, and Rs 94,000
- [Raygun quits competitive breakdancing after Paris Olympics backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/raygun-quits-competitive-breakdancing-after-paris-olympics-backlash/): The Australian, ridiculed for her kangaroo hops at the games, says competing has become ‘really difficult’ for her.
- [More than 420,000 children affected by record drought in Amazon: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/more-than-420000-children-affected-by-record-drought-in-amazon-un/): UNICEF chief urges leaders at the upcoming COP29 summit in Azerbaijan to increase climate financing for children.
- [Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/inflation-versus-wages-trumps-stunning-comeback-explained-in-two-charts/): The rise in prices under the Biden administration proved fatal for Kamala Harris’s election hopes.
- [Xi Jinping Congratulates Trump, Calls For 'Right Way To Get Along', Manage Differences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/xi-jinping-congratulates-trump-calls-for-right-way-to-get-along-manage-differences/): Xi Jinping sent out a congratulatory message for Donald Trump, batting for dialogue and communication to manage differences.
- ['Time To Stand Strong': Canada's Jagmeet Singh Cautious After Donald Trump's US Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/time-to-stand-strong-canadas-jagmeet-singh-cautious-after-donald-trumps-us-poll-win/): “No matter the outcome of the US Election, let me say this: Hope is always better than fear and division. Tomorrow, we’ll be ready to stand up for Canada,” Jagmeet Singh posted.
- [‘Total Killer, Magnificent’: Trump’s Praises For PM Modi Over The Years Show Their Bromance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/total-killer-magnificent-trumps-praises-for-pm-modi-over-the-years-show-their-bromance/): Sources said Trump stated that the whole world loves PM Modi and that India was a magnificent country and PM Modi was a magnificent man
- [‘Retain Indian Talent, Revive Sanskrit’: Usha Vance's Grand Aunt Tells US Second Lady](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/retain-indian-talent-revive-sanskrit-usha-vances-grand-aunt-tells-us-second-lady/): Professor Santhamma further expressed immense pride in Usha’s achievements, noting that the Vance family’s connections to Andhra Pradesh run deep.
- [Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/biden-rushing-billions-in-aid-to-ukraine-as-trump-win-fuels-uncertainty/): Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.
- ['Liberal Media Meltdown': Trump's White House Return Sparks Big Left Vs Right Press Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/liberal-media-meltdown-trumps-white-house-return-sparks-big-left-vs-right-press-debate/): From television channels like CNN to ABC and MSNBC to print/online new outlets like The Guardian, micro blogging social media website X was full of posts on how the liberal media outlets were having a bad day of sorts.
- [US Election 2024: What Is ‘Samosa Caucus’? Who Are The Indian Americans Elected To Congress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-election-2024-what-is-samosa-caucus-who-are-the-indian-americans-elected-to-congress/): US Election 2024: The term ‘Samosa Caucus’ was coined in 2018. It previously had Shamal Thanedar from Michigan’s 13th district, Ami Bera from California’s 6th district, Ro Khanna from California’s 17th district, Pramila Jayapal from Washington’s 7th district and Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois’ 8th district
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 986](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-986/): As the war enters its 986th day, these are the main developments.
- [US election results: How did Donald Trump break the ‘blue wall’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/us-election-results-how-did-donald-trump-break-the-blue-wall/): Here’s how President-elect Donald Trump managed to defeat Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
- [Man Attempts Ramming Attack In East Jerusalem, Shot Dead By Israeli Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/man-attempts-ramming-attack-in-east-jerusalem-shot-dead-by-israeli-police/): A terrorist was neutralized after attempting a ramming attack in East Jerusalem’s Anata
- [Early German elections likely as Scholz fires minister, coalition collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/early-german-elections-likely-as-scholz-fires-minister-coalition-collapses/): Scholz to head a minority government with the Social Democrats and the Greens after firing finance minister.
- [Hurricane Rafael knocks out electricity throughout Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/hurricane-rafael-knocks-out-electricity-throughout-cuba/): Hurricane Rafael slams into southwest Cuba as a Category 3 storm, with 115 mph winds knocking out electricity.
- [Photos: Hurricane Rafael batters Cuba, plunging the island into a blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/photos-hurricane-rafael-batters-cuba-plunging-the-island-into-a-blackout/): Rafael is the fifth major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends at the end of November.
- [Bolivian Lawmakers Backing Morales Throw Flowers At VP, Forcing Suspension Of Arce’s Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/bolivian-lawmakers-backing-morales-throw-flowers-at-vp-forcing-suspension-of-arces-report/): On November 8, Bolivian lawmakers from the MAS party threw flowers and objects at Vice President David Choquehuanca during a chaotic session ahead of President Luis Arce’s annual address. The disruption forced Arce to deliver his speech from the presidential palace. Arce expressed regret over the incident, while Choquehuanca apologized for the “embarrassing behavior” of […]
- [Elon Musk Joins Trump’s “Excellent” Call With Zelensky Amid Advisory Role Buzz | Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/elon-musk-joins-trumps-excellent-call-with-zelensky-amid-advisory-role-buzz-russia-ukraine-war/): Billionaire Elon Musk took part in a phone call between the Ukrainian President and US President-elect Donald Trump after his election victory, as per a report. “I confirm it,” a Ukrainian presidency official told AFP about the call held shortly after Trump secured the presidential election win on Nov. 6.A high-ranking Ukrainian presidential source told […]
- [With Trump win, Africa braces for aid cuts, uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/with-trump-win-africa-braces-for-aid-cuts-uncertainty/): But it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East
- [Deadly explosion at Quetta railway station in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/deadly-explosion-at-quetta-railway-station-in-pakistan/): At least 24 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at the Quetta railway station in Pakistan.
- [‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in north Gaza: Food security experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/strong-likelihood-of-imminent-famine-in-north-gaza-food-security-experts/): Famine thresholds ‘may have already been crossed or else will be in the near future’, Famine Review Committee warns.
- [Who’s Farhad Shakeri? The Afghan Expat Iran Hired To Assassinate US President-Elect Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/whos-farhad-shakeri-the-afghan-expat-iran-hired-to-assassinate-us-president-elect-donald-trump/): The US government has brought charges against an Afghan national in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected as the next president. The Department of Justice on Nov. 8 unsealed an indictment against Farhad Shakeri, 51, alleging he was tasked with “providing a plan” to kill Trump. The […]
- ['Get Them Out': Donald Trump Plans To Withdraw US Troops From Northern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/get-them-out-donald-trump-plans-to-withdraw-us-troops-from-northern-syria/): Donald Trump wants to withdraw the US troops from northern Syria, as per an ally, the media reports said.
- [At least 24 killed in railway station bombing in Pakistan’s Quetta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/at-least-24-killed-in-railway-station-bombing-in-pakistans-quetta/): Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claims responsibility for ‘suicide’ attack.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 988](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-988/): As the war enters its 988th day, these are the main developments.
- [UN Security Council sanctions two generals from Sudan’s paramilitary RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/un-security-council-sanctions-two-generals-from-sudans-paramilitary-rsf/): Paramilitary group’s head of operations and West Darfur commander have been slapped with travel bans and asset freezes.
- [What is the 4B feminist movement from S Korea that’s taking off in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/what-is-the-4b-feminist-movement-from-s-korea-thats-taking-off-in-the-us/): Trump’s win has lead some US women to want to swear off men completely following sexist remarks and stance on abortion.
- [Pakistan's AQI Crosses 2100 Mark; Punjab Shuts Down Schools, Parks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/pakistans-aqi-crosses-2100-mark-punjab-shuts-down-schools-parks/): New pollution levels were set in Pakistan as AQI crossed 2,100 in Multan, forcing its government to shut down schools and parks.
- [Is Sunita Williams' Health Declining In Space? Here's What NASA Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/is-sunita-williams-health-declining-in-space-heres-what-nasa-says/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) for over 150 days after their Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned.
- [Palestinian Christians despair as Gaza homeland destroyed by Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/palestinian-christians-despair-as-gaza-homeland-destroyed-by-israels-war/): Khalil Sayegh recalls his childhood in Gaza’s Christian community and speaks of the loss of his father and sister.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Uses VPN To Congratulate Trump Due To X Ban In Pakistan, Users Mock Irony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/shehbaz-sharif-uses-vpn-to-congratulate-trump-due-to-x-ban-in-pakistan-users-mock-irony/): Shehbaz Sharif was quick to congratulate Trump on his victory, but users flagged that he used VPN to use X, banned in Pakistan.
- [21 Killed, 30 Injured In Blast At Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan's Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/21-killed-30-injured-in-blast-at-quetta-railway-station-in-pakistans-balochistan/): The explosion at Quetta’s railway station marks the latest incident of unrest in the restive Balochistan province, which has seen a surge in terrorist incidents.
- ['Desist From Falsehoods...': India Slams Pakistan At UN For Raking Up Kashmir Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/desist-from-falsehoods-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-for-raking-up-kashmir-again/): BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi gave a strong reply to Pakistan for referring to Jammu and Kashmir during a debate on UN peacekeeping operations.
- [US: 'Robotic Dogs' Deployed Outside Trump's Mar-A-Lago Residence After Election Win | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/us-robotic-dogs-deployed-outside-trumps-mar-a-lago-residence-after-election-win-watch/): These mechanical hounds were deployed outside Trump’s residence after his victory in the 2024 presidential race where he survived two assassination attempts.
- [Walz promises to protect Minnesota after Trump’s presidential win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/walz-promises-to-protect-minnesota-after-trumps-presidential-win/): Minnesota Governor and former Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz addressed supporters in his home state
- [South Korea’s military blames North Korea on GPS signal ‘jamming attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/south-koreas-military-blames-north-korea-on-gps-signal-jamming-attack/): The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, impacting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.
- ['Stop Dating...': Liberal Women Go On Sex Strike, Shave Heads To Protest Trump Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/stop-dating-liberal-women-go-on-sex-strike-shave-heads-to-protest-trump-win/): The ‘4B’ movement originated in South Korea in 2019 where women abstain from personal relationships with men like sex, marriage and babies.
- [UK activist’s Gaza hunger strike reaches two-week mark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/uk-activists-gaza-hunger-strike-reaches-two-week-mark/): Lizzie Greenwood’s hunger strike over the UK’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza is nearing the two-week mark.
- [The girl with sun-shaped earrings: A family remembers a murdered daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/the-girl-with-sun-shaped-earrings-a-family-remembers-a-murdered-daughter/): Family and friends piece together the events that led to the death of an ambitious student and loving daughter.
- [Elon Musk Joined Trump's Phone Call With Zelenskyy Amid Concerns Over Ukraine War: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/elon-musk-joined-trumps-phone-call-with-zelenskyy-amid-concerns-over-ukraine-war-reports/): Musk played a vital role in Trump’s presidential campaign, spending over $110 million of his personal fortune to ensure the President-elect’s victory.
- [Qatar Asks Hamas To Leave Doha Following US Request, Sources Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/qatar-asks-hamas-to-leave-doha-following-us-request-sources-say/): With efforts to pause the war – which has been a top priority for President Joe Biden – firmly stalled, US officials informed their Qatari counterparts about two weeks ago that they must stop giving Hamas refuge in their capital
- [UN warns of imminent famine in Gaza, urges humanitarian action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/un-warns-of-imminent-famine-in-gaza-urges-humanitarian-action/): A global food security committee warns famine is “imminent” in parts of northern Gaza
- [Russia seeks 6-year jail term for medic accused of criticising Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/russia-seeks-6-year-jail-term-for-medic-accused-of-criticising-ukraine-war/): Paediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova is on trial for statements allegedly made during a private appointment with a patient.
- [UN peacekeepers accuse Israel of ‘deliberate and direct’ attack in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/un-peacekeepers-accuse-israel-of-deliberate-and-direct-attack-in-lebanon/): The Israeli military, which has hit UNIFIL positions several times, denies responsibility despite footage.
- [Despite A Landslide Win Against Harris, Why Does Trump Have To Wait Months Before Taking Office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/despite-a-landslide-win-against-harris-why-does-trump-have-to-wait-months-before-taking-office/): Donald Trump will be returning to the White House after a landslide over his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. But it will take time for him to take charge. The US Congress will be validating the electoral results on January 6, 2025. After that, the President-elect will be sworn in at the inauguration ceremony, which takes […]
- [What could Donald Trump’s return to the White House mean for Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/what-could-donald-trumps-return-to-the-white-house-mean-for-europe/): There is anxiety among European leaders over trade, the future of NATO, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [US charges man allegedly tasked by Iran to plot Trump killing pre-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/us-charges-man-allegedly-tasked-by-iran-to-plot-trump-killing-pre-election/): Farhad Shakeri was tapped to plan assassination of former president, DOJ alleges, although he never followed through.
- [Iranian Man Charged In Plot To Kill Donald Trump Before US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/iranian-man-charged-in-plot-to-kill-donald-trump-before-us-election/): The department said it had charged two other individuals in connection with their alleged involvement in a plot to kill a U.S. citizen of Iranian origin in New York
- [Netanyahu 'Recorded' Gallant's Scuffle with Guard, Erdogan Asks Trump To 'Cut Off' Weapons To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/netanyahu-recorded-gallants-scuffle-with-guard-erdogan-asks-trump-to-cut-off-weapons-to-israel/): Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office reportedly collected sensitive security footage of recently fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and an IDF officer. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi was informed months ago that the PMO held “sensitive” footage of a senior military figure who had worked there. Halevi was told that the footage had been used in […]
- [At least 30 reported killed in weeks of post-vote violence in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/at-least-30-reported-killed-in-weeks-of-post-vote-violence-in-mozambique/): Soldiers deployed as Mozambicans protest the Frelimo party, which has held on to power for nearly half a century.
- [Netanyahu Orders 'Mossad Protection' For Israelis After Amsterdam Riot, Video Shows Anti-Arab Taunts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/netanyahu-orders-mossad-protection-for-israelis-after-amsterdam-riot-video-shows-anti-arab-taunts/): Israeli, Dutch and European leaders condemned “anti-Semitic” clashes that erupted in Amsterdam overnight after a Europa League football match. The violence flared after the game between home team Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv that Ajax won 5-0. Five people were hospitalised and 62 arrests were made as a result of the clashes, police said. The […]
- ['You're Selected To Pick Cotton': Racist Texts Raise Alarm In US After Trump's Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/youre-selected-to-pick-cotton-racist-texts-raise-alarm-in-us-after-trumps-win/): The anonymous text messages were sent to Black men, women and students, including schoolchildren and college-goers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies
- [Israeli football fans clash with protesters in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israeli-football-fans-clash-with-protesters-in-amsterdam-2/): Dozens of people arrested in Amsterdam after clashes between Israeli football fans and Palestine solidarity protesters.
- [Two million people at risk of starvation in Myanmar’s Rakhine: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/two-million-people-at-risk-of-starvation-in-myanmars-rakhine-un/): UNDP says without urgent action, 95 percent of the population will regress into survival mode.
- [Israel taps staunch supporter of illegal settlements as ambassador to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israel-taps-staunch-supporter-of-illegal-settlements-as-ambassador-to-us/): Yechiel Leiter’s selection comes days after Trump election victory and presages expected US-Israel policy shift.
- [Who is Susie Wiles? Meet Donald Trump’s Historic Choice For First Woman White House Chief Of Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/who-is-susie-wiles-meet-donald-trumps-historic-choice-for-first-woman-white-house-chief-of-staff/): President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as the top aide in his new administration. Susie Wiles will be the first woman in US history to hold the role of White House Chief of Staff. Susie Wiles is recognised, both within Trump’s circle and beyond, for orchestrating his most disciplined and effectively […]
- ['Hateful, Anti-Semitic': New Videos of Amsterdam Violence Emerge As Condemnation Pours In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/hateful-anti-semitic-new-videos-of-amsterdam-violence-emerge-as-condemnation-pours-in/): Some purported videos and images on social media showed people claiming that they are “not Jewish” to save themselves from the mob and injured people who tried “helping the Jews”
- [How Kamala Harris and the Democrats lost the 2024 US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/how-kamala-harris-and-the-democrats-lost-the-2024-us-election/): Marc Lamont Hill dissects the reasons behind a historic election victory for Donald Trump.
- [Turkey, Greece top diplomats meet to help mend ties between regional rivals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/turkey-greece-top-diplomats-meet-to-help-mend-ties-between-regional-rivals/): Athens and Ankara say no magical solution is reached in their latest talks but dialogue will continue.
- [Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon Leads Trump's Transition Team, Who's In Race For Top US Govt Posts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/former-wwe-ceo-linda-mcmahon-leads-trumps-transition-team-whos-in-race-for-top-us-govt-posts/): President-elect Trump appointed Susie Wiles as his chief of staff on November 7, marking his first key appointment for the incoming administration. Wiles, a respected figure within Trump’s team, is the first woman to hold this position. The transition team, led by Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, is expected to fill other important roles in […]
- [Botswana swears in Duma Boko as new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/botswana-swears-in-duma-boko-as-new-president/): Boko, 54, inaugurated just nine days after his party beat the Botswana Democratic Party, which ruled for six decades.
- [Israel’s lucrative relationship with the US tech industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israels-lucrative-relationship-with-the-us-tech-industry/): We examine whether the genocide in Gaza will damage Israel’s well-known tech sector.
- [Must Avoid 'Emotional response' To Israel, Khamenei Adviser Says, Trump's Plan For Iran Revealed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/must-avoid-emotional-response-to-israel-khamenei-adviser-says-trumps-plan-for-iran-revealed/): An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned against an “instinctive” response to Israel. Israeli warplanes struck military sites in Iran on Oct. 26 in retaliation for a large Iranian missile attack on Israel at the start of the month. “Israel aims to bring the conflict to Iran. We must act wisely […]
- [The Samosa Caucus: Indian-Americans Elected To US Congress | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/the-samosa-caucus-indian-americans-elected-to-us-congress-gfx/): A look at Indian Americans who have been elected to US Congress in recently held US Presidential elections.
- [Russia likely behind exploding parcels that threatened US flights: Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/russia-likely-behind-exploding-parcels-that-threatened-us-flights-poland/): Prosecutors say evidence shows ‘high probability’ that Moscow is behind July blasts in courier depots in EU states.
- [Israel’s new tactics in north Gaza stoke fears of ethnic cleansing campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israels-new-tactics-in-north-gaza-stoke-fears-of-ethnic-cleansing-campaign/): Thousands of starved civilians under intense bombardment are being denied almost every basic human right.
- [Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/bells-of-notre-dame-ring-for-first-time-since-2019-fire/): Moment marks milestone in the Paris cathedral’s restoration, five years after a blaze ripped through the Gothic gem.
- [Rauf leads rout as Pakistan level ODI series against Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/rauf-leads-rout-as-pakistan-level-odi-series-against-australia/): Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub star in Pakistan’s resounding nine-wicket win to level the three-game series in Australia.
- [Why is Germany supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/why-is-germany-supporting-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): The answer lies in Germany’s history – but it is not, as many assume tied to efforts to atone for the Nazi Holocaust.
- [Israeli Fans Attacked In Amsterdam Updates | Amsterdam Israel Fan News | Israel Vs Iran | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israeli-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-updates-amsterdam-israel-fan-news-israel-vs-iran-n18g/): Israeli Fans Attacked In Amsterdam Updates | Amsterdam Israel Fan News | Israel Vs Iran | N18GCity Hall officials in Amsterdam give a news conference. It comes after Amsterdam authorities said antisemitic rioters “actively sough out Israeli supports to attack and assault them” after a soccer match. Israel said it was sending planes to the […]
- [This Professional Cuddler Earns Rs 7,400 An Hour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/this-professional-cuddler-earns-rs-7400-an-hour/): With loneliness rising globally, many seek comfort in professional cuddlers. Aniko Rose offers companionship and hugs, helping people find connection during moments of joy and sorrow
- [Backers of incumbent accuse US voters of racism, sexism for electing felon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/backers-of-incumbent-accuse-us-voters-of-racism-sexism-for-electing-felon/): Supporters of VP Harris turn to tribal rhetoric to excuse devastating election loss against white-wing former strongman.
- [Nearly 70 percent of deaths in Gaza are women and children: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/nearly-70-percent-of-deaths-in-gaza-are-women-and-children-un/): Overall, 44 percent of the victims were children; the youngest was a day-old boy and the oldest was a 97-year-old woman.
- [India Deserves To Be In List of Global Superpowers: Russia's Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/india-deserves-to-be-in-list-of-global-superpowers-russias-putin/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the contacts between India and Russia in the security and defence sphere are developing.
- [Putin Ready To Discuss Ukraine With Trump While Upholding Russia's Demands: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/putin-ready-to-discuss-ukraine-with-trump-while-upholding-russias-demands-kremlin/): Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks after being asked at his daily news briefing if Putin’s readiness to talk to the Republican president-elect
- ['A Wise Investment'? Donald Trump Once Donated To Kamala Harris's Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/a-wise-investment-donald-trump-once-donated-to-kamala-harriss-campaign/): Records show that Donald Trump, back when he was a real-estate developer, made a generous donation for US Vice President Kamala Harris’s re-election bid as California attorney general
- [Massive Surge In US Google Searches For 'How To Move To Scotland' After Trump’s Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/massive-surge-in-us-google-searches-for-how-to-move-to-scotland-after-trumps-win/): Trends on Google showed a massive surge in searches from the US querying how to move away from the country. It said that around 76% of the searches were made in the US itself.
- [Trudeau Admits Khalistan Supporters’s Presence In Canada But No Words On Brampton Temple Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/trudeau-admits-khalistan-supporterss-presence-in-canada-but-no-words-on-brampton-temple-attack/): Trudeau went on to say that there are supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in Canada but they do not represent all Hindu Canadians as a whole
- [Hezbollah Bombs IDF Naval Base, Unveils Fateh 110 Missile, US Deploys F-15 Eagles, Houthis Down MQ-9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/hezbollah-bombs-idf-naval-base-unveils-fateh-110-missile-us-deploys-f-15-eagles-houthis-down-mq-9/): On November 7-8, Hezbollah launched missile attacks on Israeli military bases, including the Stella Maris naval base, Ramat David airbase, and Eliakim base near Haifa. The Iran-backed group also targeted settlements in northern Israel, including Manara and Kiryat Shmona, with rocket barrages. Hezbollah revealed the use of Fateh 110 ballistic missiles, which can strike vital […]
- [Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/thousands-evacuated-as-wildfires-ravage-homes-near-los-angeles/): Called the Mountain Fire, the blaze was spreading rapidly, with towering flames that sent residents fleeing for safety.
- [Israel Cries "Pogrom" as Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Get “ambushed" in Amsterdam, Bibi Rushes Rescue Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israel-cries-pogrom-as-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-get-ambushed-in-amsterdam-bibi-rushes-rescue-jets/): On November 7, Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam were ambushed and attacked by suspected pro-Palestinian assailants after their team’s loss to Ajax. Masked attackers shouted “Free Palestine,” stole passports, and beat fans in various locations. Ten Israelis were injured, and two others went missing. Former Prime Minister Bennett condemned the attacks as a “planned pogrom.” […]
- [Who Is Rishi Sethia, The Man Who Rubs Shoulders With The World’s Wealthiest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/who-is-rishi-sethia-the-man-who-rubs-shoulders-with-the-worlds-wealthiest/): Rishi Sethia’s influence spans finance, private equity, mining, and beyond, attracting billion-dollar investors who value his connections. He also founded ‘Enables,’ a London club for elite billionaires
- [‘Woke Mind Virus Killed My Son’: Elon Musk Reacts To Trans Daughter’s Criticism of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/woke-mind-virus-killed-my-son-elon-musk-reacts-to-trans-daughters-criticism-of-trump/): Vivian Jenna Wilson cited concerns over anti-trans regulations and the unwavering support for Trump among voters.
- [German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/german-opposition-hits-out-at-scholz-for-delaying-confidence-vote/): Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows over half of Germans agree.
- [Foreign Actors Exploiting Kuki Groups With Religion Card To Divide India's Northeast: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/foreign-actors-exploiting-kuki-groups-with-religion-card-to-divide-indias-northeast-sources-exclusive/): The Kuki groups will be used to create a separate state with areas of Manipur, Mizoram, Chin State from Myanmar, and Bangladesh’s Chittagong, warned the sources
- [North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/north-korean-troops-enter-battle-trump-win-throws-ukraine-aid-in-doubt/): Ukraine says it has started fighting North Korean troops in Kursk, but could eliminate them in their front-line bases.
- [US election results: How did opinion polls undercount Trump voters again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/us-election-results-how-did-opinion-polls-undercount-trump-voters-again/): It’s the third consecutive election in which opinion polls have underestimated Trump’s support.
- [Thousands Ordered To Evacuate As Wind-Fed Wildfire Burns Homes In Southern California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/thousands-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wind-fed-wildfire-burns-homes-in-southern-california/): California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.
- [Notre Dame Marks Arrival Of Paris Olympics’ Iconic Trackside Bell As Cathedral Reopening Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/notre-dame-marks-arrival-of-paris-olympics-iconic-trackside-bell-as-cathedral-reopening-nears/): Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes.
- [France slams Israel after gendarmes detained in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/france-slams-israel-after-gendarmes-detained-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Officers freed after brief detention during visit by France’s top diplomat, with both sides trading blame over incident.
- [More than 40 monkeys on the loose in US town after escaping lab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/more-than-40-monkeys-on-the-loose-in-us-town-after-escaping-lab/): Police say escapees are not carrying disease, describing them as ‘harmless and a little skittish’.
- ['He Voted For Trump': Internet Says Biden Looked Happiest During Speech After Harris Loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/he-voted-for-trump-internet-says-biden-looked-happiest-during-speech-after-harris-loss/): Joe Biden appeared unusually cheerful after Donald Trump’s re-election victory over Kamala Harris, garnering much attention of social media and public figures.
- [India can import Rushdie’s Satanic Verses after ban order ‘untraceable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/india-can-import-rushdies-satanic-verses-after-ban-order-untraceable/): A reader brought the case in 2019 after failing to find official proof of the ban on government websites.
- [‘Yesssss!’: Israel reacts to Donald Trump’s return to power in US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/yesssss-israel-reacts-to-donald-trumps-return-to-power-in-us-election/): It will be ‘slaughter as usual’ for Israel in Gaza and Lebanon under the incoming Trump administration, analysts say.
- [Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/trump-2-0-will-china-and-imran-khan-test-pakistan-ties-with-the-us/): Former PM’s team hopes Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. But China could pose a bigger test to ties.
- [Israeli football fans clash with protesters in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israeli-football-fans-clash-with-protesters-in-amsterdam/): Details of incidents unclear, but Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters damaged Palestinian flags in city before match.
- ["First-ever in US History..." Trump Picks Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/first-ever-in-us-history-trump-picks-susie-wiles-as-white-house-chief-of-staff/): US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will be his White House chief of staff. Wiles, 67, will become the first woman to hold the position in the US history.
- [Before He Became President, Donald Trump Had To Wait 3 Hours For Clearance To Land In Pune](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/before-he-became-president-donald-trump-had-to-wait-3-hours-for-clearance-to-land-in-pune/): In August 2014, during his visit to Pune, Donald Trump inaugurated Trump Towers, a luxury residential project by Panchshil Realty
- [Typhoon Yinxing Hits Northern Philippine With Heavy Rain and Winds, 21000 Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/typhoon-yinxing-hits-northern-philippine-with-heavy-rain-and-winds-21000-evacuated/): Typhoon Yinxing has made landfall in the Philippines, where locals are still recovering from recent powerful storms.More than 21,000 people have been evacuated from the Cagayan province in the country’s north.
- [‘Very Underrated’: Donald Trump's Towering Son Grabs Eyeballs During Victory Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/very-underrated-donald-trumps-towering-son-grabs-eyeballs-during-victory-speech/): Barron, Trump’s fifth and Melania’s only child, set social media abuzz after he accompanied the former president during his election victory speech
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 987](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-987/): As the war enters its 987th day, these are the main developments.
- [Cuba struggles in wake of Hurricane Rafael](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/cuba-struggles-in-wake-of-hurricane-rafael/): Cuba is facing widespread power outages and damage after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the island.
- [Two dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/two-dead-12-missing-after-fishing-boat-sinks-off-south-korea/): South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol orders all available resources and personnel to assist with search for survivors.
- [Zelensky Says 'Unacceptable' To Offer Russia Concessions To Halt Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/zelensky-says-unacceptable-to-offer-russia-concessions-to-halt-ukraine-war/): Ukraine and many in the West fear any settlement that rewards Putin would embolden the Kremlin leader and lead to more aggression.
- [Israeli Football Fans Attacked In Amsterdam, Forced To Chant 'Free Palestine' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/israeli-football-fans-attacked-in-amsterdam-forced-to-chant-free-palestine-video/): Following a soccer match in Amsterdam, fans of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv were reportedly attacked by assailants, some carrying Palestinian flags.
- [US authorities probe text messages invoking enslavement of Black people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/us-authorities-probe-text-messages-invoking-enslavement-of-black-people/): Texts telling recipients to go to ‘nearest plantation’ prompt alarm across US states.
- [Trump names his chief of staff in first major appointment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/trump-names-his-chief-of-staff-in-first-major-appointment/): Donald Trump made his first major appointment as president-elect, selecting Susie Wiles as his chief of staff.
- [US election result: Where did Harris and her campaign go wrong?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/us-election-result-where-did-harris-and-her-campaign-go-wrong/): A late start, a failure to differentiate herself from Biden, and the loss of key voting groups made victory impossible.
- [Who Is Susie Wiles? Donald Trump's Pick For First Woman White House Chief Of Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/who-is-susie-wiles-donald-trumps-pick-for-first-woman-white-house-chief-of-staff/): Susie Wiles, a veteran strategist who led Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, has been appointed as his White House Chief of Staff.
- ['Justin Trudeau Will Be…': Elon Musk Predicts Canadian PM's Future After Trump's Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/justin-trudeau-will-be-elon-musk-predicts-canadian-pms-future-after-trumps-win/): Elon Musk responded to an X user who sought “help” in removing Justin Trudeau from power in Canada.
- ['Value Free, Open Journalism': Australian Outlet After Canada Blocks Jaishankar's Presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/value-free-open-journalism-australian-outlet-after-canada-blocks-jaishankars-presser/): Jaiswal said the Canadian action of blocking the social media handles and certain pages of Australia Today smacked of “hypocrisy” towards freedom of speech
- ['Russia Does Not See Western Civilisation As An Enemy,' Putin Says In Foreign Policy Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/russia-does-not-see-western-civilisation-as-an-enemy-putin-says-in-foreign-policy-speech/): Kremlin dismisses Trump’s claim to end Ukraine war in a day as an overexaggeration, but agrees peace efforts are better than prolonging the conflict
- [MEA Slams Canada Over Their 'Hypocrisy' On 'Freedom Of Speech' | Canada Vs India Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/mea-slams-canada-over-their-hypocrisy-on-freedom-of-speech-canada-vs-india-intensifies/): Canada: MEA slams Canada over their ‘hypocrisy’ on ‘freedom of speech’; Canada banned a media outlet of Australia for airing S Jaishankar’s speech criticizing Canada
- [Putin, Zelenskyy offer duelling congratulations after Trump victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/08/putin-zelenskyy-offer-duelling-congratulations-after-trump-victory/): The presidents of Russia and Ukraine have both offered their congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Argentinian prosecutors charge three over death of singer Liam Payne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/argentinian-prosecutors-charge-three-over-death-of-singer-liam-payne/): Toxicology tests show One Direction star had cocaine, prescription drugs and alcohol in his system.
- [Israel killed over 3,100 people in Lebanon since October 2023: Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/07/israel-killed-over-3100-people-in-lebanon-since-october-2023-ministry/): Since genocide in Gaza began, Israel has also been at war with Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian group, Hamas.
- [US Elections: Republicans Close To House Control After Taking Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/us-elections-republicans-close-to-house-control-after-taking-senate/): This could give Republicans sweeping powers to potentially ram through a broad agenda of tax and spending cuts, energy deregulation and border security controls
- [Boeing 787 Run By Chinese Airline Returns To Rome After Engine Fire, Passengers Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/boeing-787-run-by-chinese-airline-returns-to-rome-after-engine-fire-passengers-safe/): The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, turned back and landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea
- [The sad story of Bibek, a shy Nepali mercenary who fought for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/the-sad-story-of-bibek-a-shy-nepali-mercenary-who-fought-for-russia/): As witnessed by a Ukrainian soldier on the front line in Donbas.
- [Israeli attack on Lebanon’s Almat kills 23, including seven children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/israeli-attack-on-lebanons-almat-kills-23-including-seven-children/): The village is located in a mostly Christian region and is outside Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds in Lebanon.
- [Trump Planning 1300-km "Korea-like" Buffer Zone in Ukraine? Republican Aide Warns "Crimea is Gone"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/trump-planning-1300-km-korea-like-buffer-zone-in-ukraine-republican-aide-warns-crimea-is-gone/): A senior advisor to Donald Trump has said Ukraine needs to be “realistic” in its aims for the war, as per reports. Speaking to the BBC, Republican party strategist Bryan Lanza said that the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea was “gone.”Lanza said Trump will focus on achieving peace in Ukraine rather than enabling the country to […]
- [At Least 23 Killed In Israeli Strike In Lebanon's Almat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/at-least-23-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-lebanons-almat/): Three people were also killed and two others wounded in an Israeli strike on Mashghara in the western part of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
- [Princess Kate Makes Two Consecutive Public Appearances After Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/princess-kate-makes-two-consecutive-public-appearances-after-cancer-treatment/): Princess Kate attended the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph and the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall.
- [‘Positive Signals’: Kremlin On Trump’s Ukraine War Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/positive-signals-kremlin-on-trumps-ukraine-war-stance/): Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Trump talked about how he can make a deal that can lead to peace.
- [Hyderabad's Loco Pilot Indira Eegalapati Set To Drive Riyadh Metro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/hyderabads-loco-pilot-indira-eegalapati-set-to-drive-riyadh-metro/): Currently, trial runs are going on and according to reports, the Riyadh Metro service is likely to become operational from early 2025.
- [The devastation brought by Spain’s floods of the century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/the-devastation-brought-by-spains-floods-of-the-century/): At least 212 people died in deadliest deluge in a European country since floods in Portugal in 1967 killed about 500.
- [Indian soldiers engaged in deadly gun battles with Kashmir rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/indian-soldiers-engaged-in-deadly-gun-battles-with-kashmir-rebels/): One rebel killed as two separate gunfights under way amid increase in armed attacks in the Indian-administered Kashmir.
- [China reasserts South China Sea sovereignty amid Philippine boundary laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/china-reasserts-south-china-sea-sovereignty-amid-philippine-boundary-laws/): China opposes the Philippine move to define the country’s maritime entitlements in the South China Sea.
- [US election results map 2024: How does it compare to 2020?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/us-election-results-map-2024-how-does-it-compare-to-2020/): Republicans have won a bigger share of votes in every state in 2024 compared to 2020.
- [Ukrainian Navy Unveils Corvette ‘Ivan Mazepa’ as it Undergoes Sea Trials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/ukrainian-navy-unveils-corvette-ivan-mazepa-as-it-undergoes-sea-trials/): The Ukrainian Navy released a video showcasing the Corvette ‘Ivan Mazepa’ undergoing trials. Commander Oleksii Neizhpapa praised the vessel’s “excellent performance” and highlighted its modern weapon systems, including a 76-mm OTO Melara artillery capable of firing 120 rounds per minute and a Gokdeniz 35-mm anti-aircraft gun. Upgrades focused on enhancing combat efficiency and protection. The […]
- [Gen Z speaks: Elections and the immigration divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/gen-z-speaks-elections-and-the-immigration-divide/): What do young people really think about US border policies?
- [The day after: Americans reflect on election result](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/the-day-after-americans-reflect-on-election-result/): Trump wins again
- [Israel bombs northern Gaza house killing 13 children amid ongoing siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/israel-bombs-northern-gaza-house-killing-13-children-amid-ongoing-siege/): At least 32 killed after Israel bombs a house in Jabalia as aid agencies say weeks of siege has choked off north Gaza.
- [Qatar suspends Gaza mediation efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/qatar-suspends-gaza-mediation-efforts/): Qatar has suspended its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas after a lack of progress in reaching a Gaza ceasefire
- [The EU Migration Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/the-eu-migration-pact/): Irregular migration into the EU has become the political football of the 21st century.
- [Video: AI robot’s painting sells for $1M at auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/video-ai-robots-painting-sells-for-1m-at-auction/): A painting produced by an AI-powered humanoid robot called Ai-Da has sold for more than $1 million.
- [Taliban To Attend First UN Summit Since 2021, Marking End To Global Isolation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/taliban-to-attend-first-un-summit-since-2021-marking-end-to-global-isolation/): Afghan Taliban officials will attend a major United Nations climate conference that starts next week, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, the first time they have attended since the former insurgents took power in 2021.
- [Russia-Ukraine News | Ukraine Attacks Moscow With 34 Drones, Biggest Strike On The Russian Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/russia-ukraine-news-ukraine-attacks-moscow-with-34-drones-biggest-strike-on-the-russian-capital/): Russia-Ukraine News | Ukraine Attacks Moscow With 34 Drones, Biggest Strike On The Russian Capital | News18Ukraine attacked Moscow on Sunday with at least 34 drones, the biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the war in 2022, forcing flights to be diverted from three of the city’s major airports and […]
- [Gangster Arshdeep Dalla, Nijjar’s Aide, Detained By Canadian Police In Shootout Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/gangster-arshdeep-dalla-nijjars-aide-detained-by-canadian-police-in-shootout-case/): Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Dalla, an aide of top deceased Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has been detained by the Canadian police.
- [Bangladesh's Interim Govt To Seek Interpol Help To Repatriate Ex-PM Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/bangladeshs-interim-govt-to-seek-interpol-help-to-repatriate-ex-pm-hasina/): Hasina and her party leaders face accusations of ordering brutal suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, resulting in numerous casualties during the July-August protests.
- [Israel “Weighs” Lebanon Ceasefire To Avert UNSC Crackdown, Hezbollah Says Bibi “Fears Us, Our Arms”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/israel-weighs-lebanon-ceasefire-to-avert-unsc-crackdown-hezbollah-says-bibi-fears-us-our-arms/): Israel has been weighing the possibility of a time-limited ceasefire at Israel’s northern border with Lebanon where it is fighting Hezbollah, as per a report. The move is aimed at averting a UN Security Council (UNSC) decision against Israel, according to a report by N12 News.The report noted that the details of the agreement are […]
- [Ukraine Attacks Moscow With 34 Drones In Biggest Strike Since War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/ukraine-attacks-moscow-with-34-drones-in-biggest-strike-since-war/): Russian air defences destroyed another 36 drones over other regions of Western Russia in three hours on Sunday, the defence ministry said.
- [UK PM Starmer Under Fire As British Hindus Express Fury Over Meat, Alcohol At Diwali Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/uk-pm-starmer-under-fire-as-british-hindus-express-fury-over-meat-alcohol-at-diwali-party/): British Hindus were shocked after the Diwali Party hosted by PM Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street served lamb kebabs and wine.
- [India Canada Row | Hindu Sikh Global Forum Holds Protest Against Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/india-canada-row-hindu-sikh-global-forum-holds-protest-against-attack-on-hindu-temple-in-canada/): India Canada Row | Hindu Sikh Global Forum Holds Protest Against Attack On Hindu Temple In Canada | N18GThe Hindu Sikh Global Forum organized a protest in Delhi following the recent attack on a temple near the Canadian Embassy. The protestors expressed outrage over the incident and called for stronger action to protect religious institutions […]
- [“They Want To Get Rid Of Me…” Iranian-American Activist Defies “Iranian Plot to Kill” Her And Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/they-want-to-get-rid-of-me-iranian-american-activist-defies-iranian-plot-to-kill-her-and-trump/): Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad expressed shock over an alleged Iranian plot to kill her and US President-elect Trump. Alinejad, who campaigns for women’s rights, sees the threat as a sign of her influence. The US Justice Department charged Afghan national Farhad Shakeri, linked to Tehran, for orchestrating the plot. Alinejad welcomed US law enforcement protection […]
- [Pakistan beat Australia by 8 wickets in third ODI to win series 2-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/pakistan-beat-australia-by-8-wickets-in-third-odi-to-win-series-2-1/): Pakistan dismiss hosts for 140 and chase the target in 27 overs to win their first ODI series in Australia since 2002.
- [“Isolate, Weaken…” Trump To Adopt “Maximum Pressure” Policy Against Iran To Avenge “Murder Plot”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/isolate-weaken-trump-to-adopt-maximum-pressure-policy-against-iran-to-avenge-murder-plot/): The US President-elect Donald Trump plans to pursue a “maximum pressure” policy so far as Iran is concerned, as per the Wall Street Journal. The reported strategy is aimed at forcing Tehran to reduce its support to armed allies in the Middle East and rein in its nuclear programme.As part of the plan, Trump is […]
- [UK, US carry out air strikes on Yemen, including Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/uk-us-carry-out-air-strikes-on-yemen-including-sanaa/): Air raids hit Houthi-held Yemeni capital, with no immediate reports of casualties, says Al Masirah TV.
- [Video: Clashes erupt in Valencia, Spain over gov’t flood response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/video-clashes-erupt-in-valencia-spain-over-govt-flood-response/): Violent clashes erupted in Valencia between police and protesters who were demanding accountability over flash floods in
- [Trump wins Arizona, completing clean sweep of all seven swing states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/trump-wins-arizona-completing-clean-sweep-of-all-seven-swing-states/): The AP has called Arizona for president-elect Donald Trump, four days after his victory.
- [Children among dozens killed in Israeli strike on northern Gaza house](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/children-among-dozens-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-northern-gaza-house/): At least 30 killed, including 13 children, in Israeli strike on a house in Jabalia as siege of Gaza’s north continues.
- [Israel Considering Time-Limited Ceasefire With Lebanon On Northern Border: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/israel-considering-time-limited-ceasefire-with-lebanon-on-northern-border-report/): As per reports, Israel is weighing a limited ceasefire to avert a UN Security Council decision on its campaign in Gaza.
- [“Killers” Thousands Protest In Spain, Smear Govt Palace Wall With Mud After Deadly Floods | Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/killers-thousands-protest-in-spain-smear-govt-palace-wall-with-mud-after-deadly-floods-valencia/): On November 9, thousands of protesters gathered in Valencia, Spain, demanding accountability for the government’s response to October’s deadly floods. Protesters blamed politicians for worsening the disaster that killed over 220 people. The protest, which remained largely peaceful, saw clashes with police. Demonstrators left muddy handprints and shoes at the government palace, with messages.
- [Bangladesh Interim Government Gets More Power: What It Means For India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/bangladesh-interim-government-gets-more-power-what-it-means-for-india-exclusive/): According to intelligence sources in India, the move is equivalent to establishing a dictatorial regime in Bangladesh’s Dhaka
- [Berlin Aglow With Music, Fireworks As Thousands Gather To Celebrate 35 Years Since Fall Of Wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/berlin-aglow-with-music-fireworks-as-thousands-gather-to-celebrate-35-years-since-fall-of-wall/): Berlin celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall on Nov. 9, with music, fireworks, and light displays from Potsdamer Platz to Brandenburg Gate. Under the motto “A festival for freedom,” the event emphasized unity, peace, and togetherness. Visitors praised the celebratory atmosphere, stressing the importance of sticking together for freedom, especially in challenging […]
- [24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/24-hours/): Palestinian filmmaker Alaa Damo, documents the events that took place over one day in Gaza to his friend Mosab Al Nadi.
- [Sorry Cinema](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/sorry-cinema/): Director, Ahmad Hassouna says ‘sorry’ to cinema as he struggles to survive in Gaza.
- [Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/mauritius-holds-parliamentary-election-with-cost-of-living-crisis-key-issue/): About a million people expected to choose 62 members to parliament with cost of living crisis on top of voters’ mind.
- [US Elections 2024 Latest News |  Final Us Polls Result Out , Donald Trump Wins Arizona | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/us-elections-2024-latest-news-final-us-polls-result-out-donald-trump-wins-arizona-news18/): US Elections 2024 | Final US Polls result out , Donald Trump wins Arizona
- [Yale Psychiatrist Tells Liberals 'It's Fine' To Cut Ties With Trump-Voting Family Members | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/yale-psychiatrist-tells-liberals-its-fine-to-cut-ties-with-trump-voting-family-members-watch/): Dr Amanda Calhoun said it was fine for those devastated by the election results to cut ties with Trump-supporting family members.
- [In Lebanon, ‘misleading’ and sporadic Israeli evacuation orders instil fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/in-lebanon-misleading-and-sporadic-israeli-evacuation-orders-instil-fear/): Israel fails to consistently warn residents of incoming attacks. When it does, there are sometimes mere minutes to flee.
- [Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo Excluded From Trump 2.0 Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/nikki-haley-mike-pompeo-excluded-from-trump-2-0-administration/): While Haley’s exclusion from Trump’s incoming cabinet was unsurprising, Pompeo was tipped as a contender for defence secretary at one point.
- [Donald Trump Sweeps All 7 Swing States, Secures 312 Electoral Votes In Big Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/donald-trump-sweeps-all-7-swing-states-secures-312-electoral-votes-in-big-victory/): Trump broke the so-called ‘blue wall’ and won all seven swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin.
- [Bangladesh News | Yunus Govt Gives More Powers To Itself , Passes Ordinance Of Dictatorship | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/bangladesh-news-yunus-govt-gives-more-powers-to-itself-passes-ordinance-of-dictatorship-news18/): CNNNews18’s Mega Exclusive, Yunus Govt gives more powers to itself, passes ordinance to establish dictatorship
- [Mauritius election: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/mauritius-election-amid-wiretapping-scandal-whats-at-stake/): The election is being held amid explosive allegations of wiretapping operations by government operatives.
- [India bets on Modi-Trump warmth to navigate choppy future with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/india-bets-on-modi-trump-warmth-to-navigate-choppy-future-with-us/): Tariffs and Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric could hurt India. The Modi-Trump friendship could be a saviour.
- ['Not Accurate': Qatar Denies Suspending Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Closing Down Hamas Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/not-accurate-qatar-denies-suspending-gaza-ceasefire-talks-closing-down-hamas-office/): Earlier reports claimed Qatar had suspended mediation efforts with Israel and Hamas and the Hamas political office “no longer served its purpose”.
- [Canada On 'High Alert' Bracing For Migrants Fleeing US After Trump's Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/canada-on-high-alert-bracing-for-migrants-fleeing-us-after-trumps-win/): US President-elect Donald Trump has promised the largest mass deportation in American history, accusing immigrants of “poisoning the blood of our country.”
- [Canada Police Make Fresh Arrest In Khalistani Attack On Brampton Hindu Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/canada-police-make-fresh-arrest-in-khalistani-attack-on-brampton-hindu-temple/): Scenes of protesters holding Khalistani flags attacking Hindu devotees in Brampton last week sent shockwaves across the world.
- [Thousands march in Valencia to protest flood response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/thousands-march-in-valencia-to-protest-flood-response/): Thousands of protesters march in the Spanish city of Valencia.
- [Thousands protest in Spain’s Valencia over handling of deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/thousands-protest-in-spains-valencia-over-handling-of-deadly-floods/): About 80 people are still missing and people are angry at the government after the deadliest deluge in decades.
- [Israel attacks displaced people camped at Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/israel-attacks-displaced-people-camped-at-gaza-hospital/): A number of attacks from north to south Gaza killed at least 44 Palestinians since dawn on Saturday.
- [Volcano eruption in Indonesia claims the lives of at least 9 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/volcano-eruption-in-indonesia-claims-the-lives-of-at-least-9-people/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia has erupted repeatedly, claiming at least nine lives.
- [Mike Rogers Being Considered For US Secretary Of Defence In Trump 2.0: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/mike-rogers-being-considered-for-us-secretary-of-defence-in-trump-2-0-report/): Rogers was re-elected to represent Alabama’s third Congressional District in the November 5 election, running unopposed
- [‘Crimea Is Gone…’ Trump Adviser Says Priority In Ukraine Is Peace, Not Return Of Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/crimea-is-gone-trump-adviser-says-priority-in-ukraine-is-peace-not-return-of-territory/): Ukraine has sought modern weapons from the United States as well as authorisation to use them on Russian targets but it has never called for U.S. forces to be deployed on its territory
- [New York Aiport Bomb Threat | Passengers Evacuated After Bomb Threat  | US News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/new-york-aiport-bomb-threat-passengers-evacuated-after-bomb-threat-us-news-news18-n18g/): New York Aiport Bomb Threat | Passengers Evacuated After Bomb Threat | US News | News18 | N18GA bomb scare at LaGuardia Airport in Queens led to the temporary evacuation of Terminal B and the suspension of flights early Saturday, officials said.A suspicious looking package found at the terminal’s TSA screening area at 5:35 a.m. […]
- [Qatar suspends mediation efforts on Gaza, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/qatar-suspends-mediation-efforts-on-gaza-officials-say/): The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
- [Where did Joe Biden fail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/where-did-joe-biden-fail/): The outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing.
- [Israeli attacks kill 40 as limited aid arrives in ravaged northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/israeli-attacks-kill-40-as-limited-aid-arrives-in-ravaged-northern-gaza/): The Israeli military killed more civilians and journalists in attacks across Gaza, especially its besieged north.
- ['No Longer Serves Purpose': Qatar To Suspend Mediation Efforts Between Hamas, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/no-longer-serves-purpose-qatar-to-suspend-mediation-efforts-between-hamas-israel/): A senior Hamas official said they were aware of Qatar’s decision to suspend mediation efforts, “but no one told us to leave.”
- [Qatar “To Pull Out of Mediation,” 7 Killed in IDF Strike on Lebanon’s Tyre, Iran’s Message to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/qatar-to-pull-out-of-mediation-7-killed-in-idf-strike-on-lebanons-tyre-irans-message-to-trump/): Qatar will stop trying to mediate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show a “sincere willingness” to return to the negotiating table, an official briefed on the matter told Reuters on Saturday, in the biggest setback to efforts to reach a truce since the war began.The small but influential Gulf […]
- [Priest Stabbed At Church In Rare Singapore Attack, Say Cops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/priest-stabbed-at-church-in-rare-singapore-attack-say-cops/): Singapore is one of Asia’s safest cities and violent crimes such as stabbings or shootings are extremely rare
- [Iran Warns Of Risk Of 'Expansion Of War' Beyond Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/iran-warns-of-risk-of-expansion-of-war-beyond-middle-east/): Iran’s arch-nemesis Israel has been waging a devastating war in the Gaza Strip against Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas
- [‘Bloodbath’: Railway station bombing in Quetta, Pakistan leaves 26 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/bloodbath-railway-station-bombing-in-quetta-pakistan-leaves-26-dead/): It was like ‘Judgement Day’, says one victim, after a suicide bomber targeted passengers waiting to board a train
- [EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/eu-pledges-unwavering-support-to-ukraine-after-donald-trumps-win/): The 27-member bloc’s foreign policy chief visited Kyiv and said EU support is necessary to fight Russian aggression.
- [Destruction in Beirut’s southern suburbs from Israeli air attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/destruction-in-beiruts-southern-suburbs-from-israeli-air-attacks/): Israeli air attacks have caused extensive destruction in residential areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [“No Internet, No Lights…” Putin’s ‘Sex Appeal’ To Russian Women To Boost Low Birth Rate Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/no-internet-no-lights-putins-sex-appeal-to-russian-women-to-boost-low-birth-rate-amid-war/): A ‘ministry of sex’ could be set up in Russia in the latest move to remedy the country’s drooping birth rate.Putin-loyalist Nina Ostanina, 68, chairwoman of the Russian parliament’s committee on Family Protection, Paternity, Maternity and Childhood, is scrutinising a petition demanding such a move. This comes as Putin’s officials are coming up with myriad […]
- ['President-Elect Trump To Meet Biden In Oval Office On Wednesday': White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/president-elect-trump-to-meet-biden-in-oval-office-on-wednesday-white-house/): President-Elect Donald Trump will be meeting the outgoing US President Joe Biden at the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11 am, the White House said in a statement.
- [What Is Donald Trump's Victory Margin Over Kamala Harris In US Elections? Result Of Arizona Will Decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/what-is-donald-trumps-victory-margin-over-kamala-harris-in-us-elections-result-of-arizona-will-decide/): Maricopa County estimated vote counting would run around 10 more days before every ballot is counted
- [Queen Camilla Has Chest Infection, Will Miss UK's Annual Remembrance Sunday Events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/queen-camilla-has-chest-infection-will-miss-uks-annual-remembrance-sunday-events/): The wife of King Charles III, was due to join the royal family at a “Festival of Remembrance” at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night
- ['Deliberately Avoiding Khalistanis': MP Chandra Arya Bashes Canadian Politicians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/deliberately-avoiding-khalistanis-mp-chandra-arya-bashes-canadian-politicians/): Chandra Arya comment comes in wake of several Canadian politician trying to portray the Brampton incident as a clash between the Canadian Hindu and Sikh communities
- [Unseen paths: Young and visually impaired in Costa Rica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/unseen-paths-young-and-visually-impaired-in-costa-rica/): A photographer explores the challenges and resilience of two teenagers with visual disabilities.
- [Fact-check: Did 20 million Democratic votes ‘disappear’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/fact-check-did-20-million-democratic-votes-disappear/): Social media posts are claiming that millions of votes are missing and the 2024 election was stolen. Not true.
- ['Completely Baseless': Iran Denies Involvement In Donald Trump Assassination Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/completely-baseless-iran-denies-involvement-in-donald-trump-assassination-plot/): A criminal complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan alleges that an unnamed official in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed a contact this past September to put together a plan to surveil and ultimately kill Trump
- [Canada Braces For Influx Of Migrants Fearing Massive Deportations By Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/canada-braces-for-influx-of-migrants-fearing-massive-deportations-by-trump/): With US President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, many fear a spike in illegal and irregular border crossings into Canada
- [“Hit-And-Run Squads Set Up, Addresses Shared…” How Amsterdam “Pogrom” Was Planned On Telegram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/hit-and-run-squads-set-up-addresses-shared-how-amsterdam-pogrom-was-planned-on-telegram/): Violent attacks against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans following a soccer match in Amsterdam on Thursday evening left several Israelis wounded and were likely to have been a result of a pre-planned attack against Jews organized in a Telegram group, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Friday. An alleged “Jew hunt” was announced well in advance […]
- [Buoyed By Trump Victory, Conservative Women Plan Baby Boom While Liberals Go On Sex Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/buoyed-by-trump-victory-conservative-women-plan-baby-boom-while-liberals-go-on-sex-strike/): Conservative women are hopeful of Trump sticking to his poll guarantees, especially improving tax laws, managing inflation, and curbing illegal immigration
- [North Korea's “GPS Jamming" Affecting South Korean Ships, Aircraft | Seoul Threatens to Use US Nukes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/north-koreas-gps-jamming-affecting-south-korean-ships-aircraft-seoul-threatens-to-use-us-nukes/): The South Korean military has accused North Korea of staging a Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming attack. “North Korea conducted GPS jamming provocations in Haeju and Kaesong yesterday and today [November 8-9],” Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.The move, Seoul says, has disrupted operations of ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea. […]
- [How are you? A question I struggle to answer in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/how-are-you-a-question-i-struggle-to-answer-in-gaza/): When my friends outside Gaza try to check on me, I do not know how to respond.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on occupied West Bank town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-in-raid-on-occupied-west-bank-town/): The Health Ministry says a young man was killed and two people were injured in an assault in the town of Aqqaba.
- [UNIFIL accuses Israeli forces of destroying its property in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/unifil-accuses-israeli-forces-of-destroying-its-property-in-lebanon/): UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have released footage they say shows an Israeli excavator destroying their property.
- [Trump’s win: The image, message and moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/trumps-win-the-image-message-and-moment/): Trump’s victory was as much about the political context as it was about the media moment.
- [Qatar Asks Hamas to Leave Under "US Pressure" | Biden Wants Gaza Deal Before Trump Returns as POTUS?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/qatar-asks-hamas-to-leave-under-us-pressure-biden-wants-gaza-deal-before-trump-returns-as-potus/): US pressure has likely been successful in forcing Qatar to agree to remove Hamas from the country amid an ongoing war in Gaza. Qatar told Hamas over a week ago that it must close its diplomatic office in Doha, as per a US official quoted by The Times of Israel.The reported move came as Washington […]
- [Walz Says He Will Protect Minnesota in First Speech Since Trump Win | USA News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/walz-says-he-will-protect-minnesota-in-first-speech-since-trump-win-usa-news-news18-n18g/): Walz Says He Will Protect Minnesota in First Speech Since Trump Win | USA News | News18 | N18GGov. Tim Walz spoke in his first speech since his and Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Walz emphasized his liberal policy record as Minnesota’s governor, vowing to safeguard […]
- [Bombing at Quetta Railway Station Leaves Dozens Dead in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/bombing-at-quetta-railway-station-leaves-dozens-dead-in-pakistan/): A bombing at Pakistan’s Quetta railway station on November 8 killed dozens and wounded over 40 people. Pakistani separatists claimed responsibility for the attack. Among the 25 confirmed dead, 14 were army personnel. Police suspect it may have been a suicide bombing, but investigations are ongoing. Authorities are also concerned the death toll could rise […]
- [Moment When Suicide Bomber Blew Up Busy Train Station in Pakistan’s Quetta | CCTV Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/moment-when-suicide-bomber-blew-up-busy-train-station-in-pakistans-quetta-cctv-video/): Pakistan is grappling with a surge in strikes by separatist ethnic militants in Balochistan province in the south and Islamist militants in its northwest
- [Bolivia court bars former leader Evo Morales from running for office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/bolivia-court-bars-former-leader-evo-morales-from-running-for-office/): The ruling prevents the country’s first Indigenous president from contesting elections scheduled in August 2025.
- [Tim Walz Vows to Defend Minnesota from 'Hateful Agenda' After Trump's Victory | US Election | Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/tim-walz-vows-to-defend-minnesota-from-hateful-agenda-after-trumps-victory-us-election-harris/): Tim Walz, the Democratic VP nominee and Governor of Minnesota, vowed to defend the state against a “hateful agenda” following Donald Trump’s victory. In a speech, Walz expressed concern over the next four years and questioned why many Americans chose a different path. He acknowledged the disappointment of his supporters but promised to stand ready […]
- [Canada Ends Popular Visa Scheme For Foreign Students. How Will It Affect Indian Aspirants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/canada-ends-popular-visa-scheme-for-foreign-students-how-will-it-affect-indian-aspirants/): Canada’s goal is to strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process, as well as a positive academic experience, a government presser said.
- [Houthis ‘Down’ US MQ-9 Drone In Yemen As Iran-Backed Group Vows To Block Israel’s Vessels In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/houthis-down-us-mq-9-drone-in-yemen-as-iran-backed-group-vows-to-block-israels-vessels-in-red-sea/): On Nov. 8, Yemen’s Houthi rebels released footage claiming to show the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone in al-Jawf’s al-Yutamah desert. The Houthi spokesperson confirmed the successful attack, stating their air defenses shot down the drone during a hostile mission. This marks the 12th such downing by Houthi forces in the ongoing conflict, […]
- [Boy who sleeps on his mother’s grave in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/boy-who-sleeps-on-his-mothers-grave-in-gaza/): Palestinian boy Zein Yousef has been sleeping at his mother’s grave since she was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza.
- [Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/nearly-380000-people-displaced-by-south-sudan-floods-un-says/): A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency.
- [Pentagon allows US military contractors to fix weapons in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/pentagon-allows-us-military-contractors-to-fix-weapons-in-ukraine/): US eases restrictions for a few contractors to work away from the front lines and says they won’t engage in combat.
- ['Senseless Killing Will End Soon': What We Know About Trump's Plans For Russia-Ukraine Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/senseless-killing-will-end-soon-what-we-know-about-trumps-plans-for-russia-ukraine-peace/): Trump has repeatedly vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine War soon, even though Ukraine has opposed any plea deal that forces it to give up occupied territories
- [Trump Preparing to Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement Before Taking Office: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/trump-preparing-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-agreement-before-taking-office-report/): Trump’s transition team is also shrinking the size of some national monuments to allow more drilling and mining and resuming LNG exports.
- [‘Sikhs Were Protesting Peacefully’: After Pannun, ISI ‘Stooge’ Tariq Kiani Defends Canada Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/09/sikhs-were-protesting-peacefully-after-pannun-isi-stooge-tariq-kiani-defends-canada-violence/): Kiani, in a 30-minute video, claimed Sikhs were protesting peacefully and it was Hindus who began the skirmishes on November 3, videos of which went viral on social media
- [PM Modi Congratulates Naveen Ramgoolam On His Election Win In Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/pm-modi-congratulates-naveen-ramgoolam-on-his-election-win-in-mauritius/): Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugauth has reportedly accepted that his coalition, L’Alliance Lepep, has suffered a ”huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary election.
- ['Will Announce Nationwide Protest March Date Shortly': Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/will-announce-nationwide-protest-march-date-shortly-ex-pak-pm-imran-khan/):  Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan made the comments during a conversation with journalists at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi
- [COP29 opens for talks on climate funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/cop29-opens-for-talks-on-climate-funding/): The United Nations climate summit has kicked off in Azerbaijan.
- [Israel’s Smotrich orders prep work for annexation of occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israels-smotrich-orders-prep-work-for-annexation-of-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank.
- [Wildfires spread in New York, New Jersey, prompting health advisories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/wildfires-spread-in-new-york-new-jersey-prompting-health-advisories/): The blaze kills one parks employee and prompts air quality alerts. Meanwhile California wildfire semi-contained.
- [Hundreds hospitalised in Pakistan as smog reaches record levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/hundreds-hospitalised-in-pakistan-as-smog-reaches-record-levels/): Hundreds of people have been hospitalised following days of record-breaking smog in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
- [Hezbollah Claims No Official Initiative Received to End Fighting with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/hezbollah-claims-no-official-initiative-received-to-end-fighting-with-israel/): Hezbollah’s chief spokesman on Monday said that the group has not received any official proposal to end the war with Israel and was prepared to wage a long fight if needed.”At this stage, we are still testing the waters and presenting initial ideas and having proactive discussions, but so far there is nothing official yet,” […]
- [“50,000 Russian & North Korean Troops” Amass Ahead of Kursk Op, "Heavy Losses" Awaiting Kim's Army?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/50000-russian-north-korean-troops-amass-ahead-of-kursk-op-heavy-losses-awaiting-kims-army/): Russia has reportedly mobilised a substantial force of 50,000 troops, bolstered by North Korean soldiers, in a strategic effort to reclaim areas within Kursk Oblast. According to US and Ukrainian officials, the offensive is expected to launch soon, with North Korean forces set to participate directly in combat, raising concerns over their lack of combat […]
- [US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/us-house-results-what-to-expect-as-republicans-eye-control-of-congress/): Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing Senate majority in boost to Trump’s legislative agenda.
- [Will COP29 yield a viable agreement on climate change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/will-cop29-yield-a-viable-agreement-on-climate-change/): Delegates gather in Azerbaijan for UN climate conference.
- [“Baseless Accusations…" Iran Denies Involvement In Plot To Assassinate Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/baseless-accusations-iran-denies-involvement-in-plot-to-assassinate-trump/): Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman denied his country’s involvement in an assassination plan targeting Donald Trump.The U.S. Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week’s election with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect.Investigators were told […]
- ['Northern Israel Under Attack': 90 Hezbollah Rockets Target Haifa, Four Hurt; IDF Retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/northern-israel-under-attack-90-hezbollah-rockets-target-haifa-four-hurt-idf-retaliates/): The Hezbollah rocket barrage, consisting of 90 rockets, was mostly intercepted by Israeli air defences even though cars and homes sustained damages.
- [Massive Rise In Indian Asylum Seekers To US, But Trump’s Deportation Plan Spells Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/massive-rise-in-indian-asylum-seekers-to-us-but-trumps-deportation-plan-spells-uncertainty/): India ranked as the fifth-largest nationality seeking defensive asylum and the seventh-largest for affirmative asylum applications in 2023
- [Boeing Plane Run By Chinese Airline Catches Fire Mid-Air, Returns To Rome | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/boeing-plane-run-by-chinese-airline-catches-fire-mid-air-returns-to-rome-watch/): The Shenzhen-bound Hainan Airlines flight was carrying 249 passengers and 16 crew members, all of whom landed safely at the Fiumicino airport in Rome
- [Who is Tom Homan? Trump Picks 'Face' Of Family Separation As 'Border Czar' To Crack Down On Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/who-is-tom-homan-trump-picks-face-of-family-separation-as-border-czar-to-crack-down-on-migrants/): US President-elect Donald Trump is bringing back hardline immigration official Tom Homan to oversee the country’s borders in the incoming administration. Trump says Homan, the former acting head of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, will be the “border czar” and in charge of  “all deportation of illegal aliens back to their country of […]
- [No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/no-trump-will-not-be-worse-than-biden-for-palestine-and-the-middle-east/): That is because the Biden administration simply continued the first Trump administration’s foreign policy in the region.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine up against 50,000-strong force in Russia’s Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-up-against-50000-strong-force-in-russias-kursk/): Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into the Russian border region in August.
- [China Exhibits “All-Round Warrior” Drone That Can Carry Missiles, Rockets Amid Rising Taiwan Tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/china-exhibits-all-round-warrior-drone-that-can-carry-missiles-rockets-amid-rising-taiwan-tension/): China has unveiled a large drone ship known as the “Killer Whale” ahead of the country’s largest air show in Zhuhai, as per reports. The ship will reportedly go on display at the Zhuhai Air Show, which opens on Nov. 12, alongside a collection of aerial drones. The trimaran, built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation, […]
- [Iran’s Axis of Resistance explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/irans-axis-of-resistance-explained-start-here/): What is the Axis of Resistance and can Iran still rely on it?
- [Video: Palestinian woman creates clothes from blankets in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/video-palestinian-woman-creates-clothes-from-blankets-in-gaza/): University professor Nidaa Aitta creates affordable winter clothing for displaced Palestinians by recycling blankets.
- [Israeli attack in Gaza siege zone kills 36 members of same family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israeli-attack-in-gaza-siege-zone-kills-36-members-of-same-family/): This girl was one of 36 members of the same family killed in an Israeli attack in north Gaza.
- [Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/europe-braces-for-a-swift-and-brutal-transition-to-the-world-of-trump/): Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war.
- [Saudi Crown Prince urges Israel to end wars on Gaza, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/saudi-crown-prince-urges-israel-to-end-wars-on-gaza-lebanon/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Israel to end its wars on Gaza and Lebanon.
- [ChatGPT Blocked 250,000 Image Requests Of Trump, Biden, Harris On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/chatgpt-blocked-250000-image-requests-of-trump-biden-harris-on-election-day/): OpenAI said it tracked and disrupted 20 deceptive operations globally who attempted to misuse its models.
- [Iran ‘Makes Fentanyl-Based Chemical Weapons’ That’ll ‘Incapacitate Israel’, To Share With Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/iran-makes-fentanyl-based-chemical-weapons-thatll-incapacitate-israel-to-share-with-hezbollah/): Iran has developed chemical weapons based on synthetic opioids, a US expert warned in an article written for the Combatting Terrorism Center at West Point. These powerful agents could incapacitate soldiers or civilians when added to grenades or artillery, wrote Matthew Levitt.Pharmaceutical-based agents, or PBA, are reportedly weaponised medicines that incapacitate or kill their victims. […]
- [‘Halt Immediately’: MBS At Arab Summit Demands Gaza, Lebanon Ceasefires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/halt-immediately-mbs-at-arab-summit-demands-gaza-lebanon-ceasefires/): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Israeli actions in amount to ‘genocide’.
- [“Pure Fiction…” Russia Denies Report Claiming Trump and Putin Spoke Recently](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/pure-fiction-russia-denies-report-claiming-trump-and-putin-spoke-recently/): The Kremlin on November 11 denied reports that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent days, and said Putin had no concrete plans yet to speak to Trump.The Washington Post first reported that the call had taken place, citing unidentified sources, and said that Trump had told Putin that […]
- [Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/biden-can-still-save-what-remains-of-gaza-and-his-sorry-legacy/): He can stop arming Israel now, and go down in history as a president who – albeit belatedly – put an end to a genocide.
- [COP29 Azerbaijan: What’s at stake at the 2024 global climate summit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/cop29-azerbaijan-whats-at-stake-at-the-2024-global-climate-summit/): The UN climate summit kicks off in Baku as activists such as Greta Thunberg label the event a ‘greenwash conference’.
- [Israel sees ‘progress’ in ceasefire talks with Lebanon, but no deal yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israel-sees-progress-in-ceasefire-talks-with-lebanon-but-no-deal-yet/): Israeli foreign minister’s remarks come a day after its defence minister claimed his country had defeated Hezbollah.
- [Biden Appears to Struggle to Walk on a Sandy Delaware Beach, First Lady Assists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/biden-appears-to-struggle-to-walk-on-a-sandy-delaware-beach-first-lady-assists/): U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden visited a Delaware beach before returning to Washington D.C. on Sunday (November 10), ahead of a meeting at the White House with President-elect Donald TrumpBiden will go through the top priorities for U.S. domestic and foreign policy with Trump when the two men meet on […]
- [‘Out Of Touch’: Democratic Governors Slammed After Sending Warnings To Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/out-of-touch-democratic-governors-slammed-after-sending-warnings-to-donald-trump/): The Trump transition team lashed out at Democrat governors of states California, New York and Illinois.
- [Embattled Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Keeps His Job Despite Poor Poll Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/embattled-japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-keeps-his-job-despite-poor-poll-results/): Ishiba was able to stay on as Japanese Prime Minister as MPs in parliament’s powerful lower house backed him.
- [Navin Ramgoolam Set Take Over As Mauritius PM After Pravind Jugnauth Concedes Poll Defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/navin-ramgoolam-set-take-over-as-mauritius-pm-after-pravind-jugnauth-concedes-poll-defeat/): Jugnauth said his outfit was “heading towards a big defeat” in Mauritius’ legislative elections.
- [Saudi Army Chief Visits Iran To Boost Defence Ties As MBS Hosts OIC-Arab League Meet On Israel War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/saudi-army-chief-visits-iran-to-boost-defence-ties-as-mbs-hosts-oic-arab-league-meet-on-israel-war/): Saudi Arabia’s top military official has visited Tehran for talks with Iranian officials in a rare high-level meeting, as per IRNA. The Saudi army chief Fayyad al-Ruwaili met his Iranian counterpart Gen. Mohammad Bagheri at the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff Headquarters on Nov. 10.The development of “defence diplomacy and the expansion of bilateral cooperation” […]
- ['Selective Blocking': Australia Today Calls Out Canada Ban After Jaishankar Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/selective-blocking-australia-today-calls-out-canada-ban-after-jaishankar-interview/): Jitarth Jai Bharadwaj, the managing editor of the Australia Today, alleged that his new outlet’s content was selectively blocked in Canada.
- [Netanyahu ‘Working From Fortified Bunker Under Office’ Since Hezbollah’s Caesarea Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/netanyahu-working-from-fortified-bunker-under-office-since-hezbollahs-caesarea-drone-attack/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified his security measures, now working from a fortified basement room on guidance from security officials. This move follows a reported drone attack by Hezbollah on his private residence, which heightened threats linked to escalating regional tensions. Security protocols at the PM’s office have reportedly been revised, leading to […]
- [Palestinian Civilians Chained, Beaten Up In Hamas 'Torture Video' Released By IDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/palestinian-civilians-chained-beaten-up-in-hamas-torture-video-released-by-idf/): The video is taken from CCTV footage uncovered by Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The military said they recovered videos of “brutal interrogations” captured between 2018 and 2020
- [Kamala Harris Paid Oprah Winfrey, Other Celebs To Help Her Presidential Campaign: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/kamala-harris-paid-oprah-winfrey-other-celebs-to-help-her-presidential-campaign-report/): The Harris campaign made the payment to Winfrey’s company, Harpo Productions, on October 15
- [Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/mauritius-pm-pravind-jugnauth-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-election/): Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looks set to take over the post of prime minister for a third time.
- [US President-Elect Trump Announces Tom Homan As Incoming “Border Czar” | US Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/us-president-elect-trump-announces-tom-homan-as-incoming-border-czar-us-politics/): Hardline immigration official Tom Homan will be in charge of overseeing the United States’s borders in the incoming Republican administration, President-elect Donald Trump has said.
- [COP29: Paris Agreement Goals On Climate Change 'In Great Peril,' Warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/cop29-paris-agreement-goals-on-climate-change-in-great-peril-warns-un/): The period from 2015-2024 will also be the warmest decade ever recorded, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report.
- [Kremlin says reports that Trump spoke to Putin are ‘pure fiction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/kremlin-says-reports-that-trump-spoke-to-putin-are-pure-fiction/): Kremlin denies media reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump spoke last week.
- [Israeli wars in Gaza, Lebanon on Arab-Islamic summit agenda in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israeli-wars-in-gaza-lebanon-on-arab-islamic-summit-agenda-in-saudi-arabia/): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanese PM Najib Mikati among those who will be attending the Riyadh meeting.
- [Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/japans-pm-ishiba-survives-parliament-vote-to-lead-minority-government/): Japanese lawmakers vote for Ishiba to stay PM, leading a minority government amid economic woes and security challenges.
- [Palestinian blood will now be “on Trump’s hands”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/palestinian-blood-will-now-be-on-trumps-hands/): Scott Lucas on how a Trump presidency may maintain the Biden administration’s policies on Israel, continuing Gaza’s war.
- [‘Children constantly coughing’: Pakistan’s record smog forces people home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/children-constantly-coughing-pakistans-record-smog-forces-people-home/): Punjab province has banned entry to parks, zoos and other public spaces to protect the public from polluted air.
- [Pannun Announces New Dates Of Temple Attacks In Canada, India Terms Threats ‘Terror Acts’: Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/pannun-announces-new-dates-of-temple-attacks-in-canada-india-terms-threats-terror-acts-intel-sources/): The SFJ founder said they would target Indian diplomats at Hindu temples on November 16-17, blaming them for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
- [Trump Warns Putin Not To ‘Escalate’ War; NATO Says ‘Troops Would Be In Ukraine If Not For Russia’s…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trump-warns-putin-not-to-escalate-war-nato-says-troops-would-be-in-ukraine-if-not-for-russias/): US President-elect Donald Trump recently discussed the Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging de-escalation amid ongoing conflict. Trump reportedly expressed his interest in a peaceful resolution and hinted at a possible territorial settlement, an approach sparking mixed reactions. While some Ukrainian officials saw potential for diplomacy, Trump’s stance has raised concerns about a […]
- [Dhaka Turns Into Fortress For Awami League Anti-Government Stir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/dhaka-turns-into-fortress-for-awami-league-anti-government-stir-exclusive/): Local sources say the Bangladesh Army arrested workers of Sheikh Hasina’s party ahead of the Sunday protest
- [Watch: IDF Says It Found “Huge Cache” Of Hezbollah Arms In Tunnel Under Lebanon Cemetery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/watch-idf-says-it-found-huge-cache-of-hezbollah-arms-in-tunnel-under-lebanon-cemetery/): In a shocking video, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) showed a tunnel “strategically” built under a cemetery in Lebanon, which the IDF troops dismantled later.
- ['Completely Untrue': Russia Denies Trump's Conversation With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/completely-untrue-russia-denies-trumps-conversation-with-putin/): The Washington Post reported that Trump told Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and discussed the goal of peace in Europe.
- [COP29 opens in Azerbaijan for talks centred on climate funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/cop29-opens-in-azerbaijan-for-talks-centred-on-climate-funding/): Delegates from nearly 200 countries join as negotiators seek increase in $100bn-a-year target for developing nations.
- [Why protests are a manifestation of power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/why-protests-are-a-manifestation-of-power/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Palestinian American activist and adjunct professor Amin Husain.
- [‘Defeated Hezbollah’ New Israeli Defence Minister Claims As Iran-Backed Group Hits North With Rocket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/defeated-hezbollah-new-israeli-defence-minister-claims-as-iran-backed-group-hits-north-with-rocket/): Israeli defence minister claims Israel has defeated Hezbollah, calls Nasrallah’s killing ‘crowning achievement’
- [US Women Launch Bizarre 'MATGA' Movement Glorifying Poisoning Men After Trump Win | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/us-women-launch-bizarre-matga-movement-glorifying-poisoning-men-after-trump-win-video/): Following Trump’s victory, women are taking inspiration from a 17th-century serial killer who sold poisons to kill abusive husbands.
- [Gangster Arshdeep Dalla's Arrest In Canada An Eyewash: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/gangster-arshdeep-dallas-arrest-in-canada-an-eyewash-sources/): According to sources, the Justin Trudeau government in Canada is under pressure not to open a full fledged probe against Dalla.
- [Trump announces immigration official Tom Homan as ‘border czar’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trump-announces-immigration-official-tom-homan-as-border-czar/): An expected appointment as Trump pledges to launch the largest deportation operation in the country’s history.
- [Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/gambhir-unconcerned-by-indias-wtc-final-scenarios-backs-rohit-and-kohli/): Captain Rohit likely to miss the opening Test in Perth as India look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters detained after defying Amsterdam ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/pro-palestinian-protesters-detained-after-defying-amsterdam-ban/): Hundreds of protesters gathered in the city’s Dam Square, chanting ‘Free Palestine’ and holding up placards.
- [Trump Appoints Elise Stefanik As American Ambassador To UN: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trump-appoints-elise-stefanik-as-american-ambassador-to-un-report/): Stefanik gained prominence with her aggressive speeches in support of Trump in the House and objecting to Biden’s victory in 2020.
- [CCTV Footage Shows Gunmen Open Fire In A Bar In Central Mexico Killing 10 And Injuring Seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/cctv-footage-shows-gunmen-open-fire-in-a-bar-in-central-mexico-killing-10-and-injuring-seven/): Gunmen attacked a bar in central Mexican city of Queretaro killing 10 people on Saturday, a local security official said. The attackers opened fire inside the Los Cantaritos bar in the city’s historic district, according to the head of Queretaro’s public security department Juan Luis Ferrusca.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 990](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-990/): As the war enters its 990th day, these are the main developments.
- [Donald Trump Appoints Tom Homan As US 'Border Czar', Makes Him In Charge Of Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/donald-trump-appoints-tom-homan-as-us-border-czar-makes-him-in-charge-of-deportation/): Donald Trump said that there is nobody better at policing and controlling the US Borders than Tom Homan.
- [US Man Shares Anti-Trump Posts On Social Media, Kills Four Family Members, Dies By Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/us-man-shares-anti-trump-posts-on-social-media-kills-four-family-members-dies-by-suicide/): A Minnesota man, Anthony Nephew, who shared anti-Trump posts and struggled with mental health issues, killed his ex-partner, wife, two sons, and then himself.
- [Who Is Tom Homan, Trump's Hawkish 'Border Czar'? Old Videos Of His Stance On Deportations Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/who-is-tom-homan-trumps-hawkish-border-czar-old-videos-of-his-stance-on-deportations-go-viral/): Tom Homan, the former ICE director under Trump 1.0, has been outspoken on deporting millions of undocumented immigrants in the US.
- [After Poll Rush, Trump Goes Golfing With Grandkids And Musk, Kamala Unwinds With Great-Nieces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/after-poll-rush-trump-goes-golfing-with-grandkids-and-musk-kamala-unwinds-with-great-nieces/): Both candidates were seen spending quality time with their loved ones after a chaotic and polarising presidential election.
- [Biden Struggles To Walk On Sandy Delaware Beach, First Lady Jill Offers Support | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/biden-struggles-to-walk-on-sandy-delaware-beach-first-lady-jill-offers-support-video/): The 81-year-old outgoing president stumbled many times as he trudged through the sand along with First Lady Jill Biden in Delaware.
- [Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book after outcry from Indigenous Australians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/jamie-oliver-pulls-childrens-book-after-outcry-from-indigenous-australians/): British celebrity chef says he is ‘devastated’ his fantasy book caused offence.
- ['Eye To Eye On Iran': Netanyahu Says He Spoke Thrice With Trump Over Past Few Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/eye-to-eye-on-iran-netanyahu-says-he-spoke-thrice-with-trump-over-past-few-days/): Israeli PM Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Trump about concerns over Iran and strengthening US-Israel ties. The talks also touched on expanding regional peace efforts.
- ['Legal Immigration System Broken In US': Vivek Ramaswamy Supports Trump's Deportation Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/legal-immigration-system-broken-in-us-vivek-ramaswamy-supports-trumps-deportation-plans/): Vivek Ramaswamy praised Donald Trump’s policies and said those who broke the law while entering the US have no right to stay.
- [Built Under Cemetery, Hezbollah's Secret Tunnel Dismantled By Israeli Forces | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/built-under-cemetery-hezbollahs-secret-tunnel-dismantled-by-israeli-forces-video/): The tunnel beneath a cemetery, laden with a significant array of weapons, including rifles and grenade launchers, spanned over a kilometre.
- [Russia, Ukraine Launch Biggest Drone Strikes Despite Trump's Call To Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/russia-ukraine-launch-biggest-drone-strikes-despite-trumps-call-to-putin/): Donald Trump called Putin on Sunday for the first time since his election victory and asked him to de-escalate the war in Ukraine.
- [Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trump-pressures-gop-senate-leadership-hopefuls-to-fill-cabinet-quickly/): President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees.
- [Hezbollah Commander Behind Assassination Of Ex-Lebanese PM Killed In Israeli Airstrike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/hezbollah-commander-behind-assassination-of-ex-lebanese-pm-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-report/): Salim Jamil Ayyash was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment by a UN-backed tribunal over ex-Lebanese PM Rafiq Hariri’s killing in 2005.
- [In First Call After Election Win, Trump Asks Putin Not To Escalate Ukraine War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/in-first-call-after-election-win-trump-asks-putin-not-to-escalate-ukraine-war-report/): The Kremlin said it has seen “positive signals” from Trump after the US President-elect vowed an immediate end to the Ukraine war.
- [Two Strong Earthquakes Jolt Cuba After Hurricanes And Blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/two-strong-earthquakes-jolt-cuba-after-hurricanes-and-blackouts/): The quakes cracked walls and damaged homes, but did not appear to have caused any deaths, according to preliminary reports.
- [Israel Urges Fans To Avoid Football Match With France After Amsterdam Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israel-urges-fans-to-avoid-football-match-with-france-after-amsterdam-violence/): Violent ‘anti-semitic’ clashes took place during a game between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch team Ajaz, wounding dozens.
- [Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trump-scholz-discuss-return-to-peace-in-europe/): US president-elect’s call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden’s re-election.
- [Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/haitis-transitional-council-moves-to-replace-pm-in-contentious-move/): Council sets out to replace interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, marking more political turmoil and instability.
- [Earthquake rocks Cuba as residents struggle to recover from recent storms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/earthquake-rocks-cuba-as-residents-struggle-to-recover-from-recent-storms/): Officials say efforts to assess damage are under way after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Cuba.
- [Canada remembers Murray Sinclair, trailblazing Indigenous judge and senator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/canada-remembers-murray-sinclair-trailblazing-indigenous-judge-and-senator/): Relatives, friends and leaders say Sinclair, who died this week aged 73, and his legacy will ‘never be forgotten’.
- [Dutch police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/dutch-police-arrest-pro-palestinian-protesters-in-amsterdam/): Police in Amsterdam beat pro-Palestinian protesters with batons and arrested more than 100.
- [Saudi armed forces chief visits Iranian counterpart for rare meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/saudi-armed-forces-chief-visits-iranian-counterpart-for-rare-meeting/): Iran’s General Mohammad Bagheri calls for increased security cooperation between the two countries.
- [Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/biden-will-push-trump-to-back-ukraine-in-transition-meeting-adviser/): The outgoing US president is expected to start making his pitch to Trump during a transition meeting on Wednesday.
- [Russia and Ukraine launch drone swarms in new offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-launch-drone-swarms-in-new-offensive/): Russia and Ukraine have unleashed hundreds of attack drones.
- [Netanyahu Admits Israel Behind Lebanon Pager Attack, "Discussed Iran" With Trump Thrice Within Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/netanyahu-admits-israel-behind-lebanon-pager-attack-discussed-iran-with-trump-thrice-within-days/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Sunday he had spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump over the past few days about the “Iranian threat” to Israeli security.“In the last few days, I have spoken three times with President-elect Donald Trump… Talks designed to further tighten the strong alliance between Israel and the […]
- [Bangladesh: Hasina's Opponents Foil Awami League's Bid To Hold Comeback Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/bangladesh-hasinas-opponents-foil-awami-leagues-bid-to-hold-comeback-rally/): The rally in Dhaka by the Awami League was to commemorate the death of a party activist on November 10, 1987, which had sparked a mass protest against former military dictator HM Ershad
- [Trump Sweeps All 7 Swing States With Arizona Victory, Rules Out Haley, Pompeo Administration Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/trump-sweeps-all-7-swing-states-with-arizona-victory-rules-out-haley-pompeo-administration-posts/): US President-elect Donald Trump is all set for his historic comeback to the White House. US President Joe Biden has invited him on Wednesday. Biden, who has pledged an orderly transfer of power, will meet Trump at the Oval office at 11 am. The US Secret Service has also stepped up Trump’s security after an […]
- [With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/with-us-house-election-gains-republicans-close-in-on-unified-power/): Republicans five seats short of a majority in House of Representatives, with 20 races still uncalled.
- [What does Trump’s comeback mean for East Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/what-does-trumps-comeback-mean-for-east-asia/): He’s marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports.
- [‘Rare event’: Canada records its first human bird flu case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/rare-event-canada-records-its-first-human-bird-flu-case/): A teenager from British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian flu; health authorities investigating.
- [Plan To Rename Lahore's Shadman Chowk After Bhagat Singh Scrapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/plan-to-rename-lahores-shadman-chowk-after-bhagat-singh-scrapped/): A plan to rename Shadman Chowk in Lahore city after Bhagat Singh and install his statue there has been scrapped in light of an opinion by a retired military official, the district government of the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province has told the high court.
- [Dutch Sleuths Revive Cold Case Of Teen Sex Worker’s Murder Using Interactive Hologram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/dutch-sleuths-revive-cold-case-of-teen-sex-workers-murder-using-interactive-hologram/): Detectives revive 2009 cold case of murdered teen sex worker, seeking justice for her using her hologram.
- [Netanyahu Acknowledges Israel Role In Hezbollah Pager Blasts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/netanyahu-acknowledges-israel-role-in-hezbollah-pager-blasts-report/): Post Content
- [Russia and Ukraine trade biggest drone attacks of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-trade-biggest-drone-attacks-of-conflict/): Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, while Russia reportedly fires 145 drones at Ukraine.
- [Amsterdam police arrest pro-Palestine demonstrators for defying protest ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/amsterdam-police-arrest-pro-palestine-demonstrators-for-defying-protest-ban/): The ban was imposed after violence involving Israeli football supporters around the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax game.
- [India will not travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PCB](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/india-will-not-travel-to-pakistan-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025-pcb/): Pakistan Cricket Board seeks advice from its government after India’s refusal to cross the border is confirmed.
- [Israeli football fans, pro-Palestinians attacked in Amsterdam: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/israeli-football-fans-pro-palestinians-attacked-in-amsterdam-what-we-know/): Tensions in Dutch capital had been brewing after Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans took down a Palestine flag.
- [Ukraine’s “Massive” Moscow Blitz, Russia Downs 34 Drones; US Rushes “500 Patriots, NASAMS” To Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/10/ukraines-massive-moscow-blitz-russia-downs-34-drones-us-rushes-500-patriots-nasams-to-kyiv/): The Biden administration will rush the delivery of over 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile (NASAMS) systems to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Nov. 9, citing a senior administration official.The deliveries come as the Biden administration is planning to rush the delivery of the remaining approximately $7 […]
- [Biden (maybe) wants Israel to stop using US bulldozers for ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/biden-maybe-wants-israel-to-stop-using-us-bulldozers-for-ethnic-cleansing/): But the outgoing US president’s support for all other aspects of Israel’s genocide remains ironclad.
- [Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/opposition-secures-landslide-victory-in-mauritius-election/): Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show.
- [Afghanistan’s Taliban Appoints Ikramuddin Kamil As Acting Consul In Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/afghanistans-taliban-appoints-ikramuddin-kamil-as-acting-consul-in-mumbai/): The Taliban appoints Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai to enhance Afghanistan’s diplomatic presence in India.
- ['Most Important Task...' Russia, China to Counter 'US Containment' As Trump Threatens To Drive Wedge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/most-important-task-russia-china-to-counter-us-containment-as-trump-threatens-to-drive-wedge/): Russia sees efforts by it and China to counter US attempts to contain the two countries as the “most important task”, as per an ally of President Vladimir Putin. Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, met China’s foreign minister Wang Yi for security talks in Beijing on Nov. 12 and stressed the need […]
- [Hezbollah Missile Kills Two In Israel’s Nahariya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/hezbollah-missile-kills-two-in-israels-nahariya/): Hezbollah Missile Kills Two In Israel’s Nahariya
- [Queen Camilla Resumes Public Engagements, But Will Cut Some Events Short](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/queen-camilla-resumes-public-engagements-but-will-cut-some-events-short/): Following chest infection recovery Queen Camilla resumes duties but shortens attendance at some scheduled public events.
- [Israel pounds Beirut suburbs with heavy daytime air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/israel-pounds-beirut-suburbs-with-heavy-daytime-air-strikes/): Israeli forces bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs, urging residents to evacuate before launching daytime air strikes.
- [Frank Auerbach, British-German painter, dies at 93](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/frank-auerbach-british-german-painter-dies-at-93/): Auerbach came to England in 1939 as a child refugee after fleeing from Nazi Germany.
- [North Korea Ratifies Defence Treaty With Russia, Kim Sent ‘Storm Corps' Soldiers but Not His A-team?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/north-korea-ratifies-defence-treaty-with-russia-kim-sent-storm-corps-soldiers-but-not-his-a-team/): North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia on November 12, sealing a deepening security cooperation with Moscow. The deal “was ratified as a decree” of Kim Jong Un, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. “The treaty will take effect from the day when both sides exchanged the ratification instruments,” KCNA said. […]
- [‘Want To See Permanent UNSC Seat For India’: UK At UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/want-to-see-permanent-unsc-seat-for-india-uk-at-unga/): The comments were made by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly.
- [Riots in Amsterdam as tensions remain high over Israeli fans’ violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/riots-in-amsterdam-as-tensions-remain-high-over-israeli-fans-violence/): A tram was set on fire during a night of riots in Amsterdam where tensions remain high.
- [What has happened in north Gaza siege since US 30-day warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/what-has-happened-in-north-gaza-siege-since-us-30-day-warning/): The 30 days that the US gave Israel to get more aid into its north Gaza siege zone have now expired.
- [How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/how-marco-rubio-has-shapeshifted-to-embrace-trumps-foreign-policy/): US senator appears to have softened his interventionist approach to foreign policy to fall in line with Trump’s stance.
- [Judge To Decide If Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Should Be Overturned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/judge-to-decide-if-trumps-hush-money-conviction-should-be-overturned/): A judge will decide if Trump’s hush money conviction stands and is set to weigh on presidential immunity and trial evidence at the centre.
- [Dramatic Visuals Erupt As Royal Caribbean Cruise Tilts In Atlantic Ocean, Passengers Run For Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/dramatic-visuals-erupt-as-royal-caribbean-cruise-tilts-in-atlantic-ocean-passengers-run-for-safety/): The Royal Caribbean confirmed one passenger was injured in the incident and several others reported minor injuries
- [Netanyahu Aide Dermer ‘Meets Trump’ To ‘Sort Out’ Hezbollah War As US, Israel Ready Ceasefire Draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/netanyahu-aide-dermer-meets-trump-to-sort-out-hezbollah-war-as-us-israel-ready-ceasefire-draft/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s close advisor, Ron Dermer, met with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss Israel’s plans in Gaza, Lebanon, and its broader strategy against Iran. The discussions centred on aligning future military and diplomatic efforts, with Israel reportedly expressing a desire to resolve the Lebanon conflict within weeks. At the same time, […]
- [Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Offers Free IVF Treatment, But Only With His Sperm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-offers-free-ivf-treatment-but-only-with-his-sperm/): The Moscow-based fertility clinic’s website states that the offer stands for women aged not more than 37 years with health conditions deemed “satisfactory” by their “reproductologist’s medical report”
- [2023 Pakistan Mosque Blasts: Cop Arrested For Sharing Map With Suicide Bomber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/2023-pakistan-mosque-blasts-cop-arrested-for-sharing-map-with-suicide-bomber/): A police officer was arrested for facilitating a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan, killing 101 people in January.
- [Amsterdam violence was “racist thugs … embracing” genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/amsterdam-violence-was-racist-thugs-embracing-genocide/): Daniel Levy says the clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, pro-Palestinian protesters not about anti-Semitism.
- [French newspapers take legal action against Elon Musk’s X over content use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/french-newspapers-take-legal-action-against-elon-musks-x-over-content-use/): Le Monde, Le Figaro and others accuse X of not paying for content distribution and seek legal redress.
- [Lebanon’s displaced brace for winter as ceasefire hopes fade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/lebanons-displaced-brace-for-winter-as-ceasefire-hopes-fade/): As the weather gets colder, hundreds of families have nowhere to go, no help coming, and no hope of peace.
- [Is this TikTok community ruining literature?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/is-this-tiktok-community-ruining-literature/): We explore the TikTok community affecting our reading habits. 
- [Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Fight time, date, where to watch, venue, undercard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-fight-time-date-where-to-watch-venue-undercard/): From fight night schedule to prize money and fighters’ quips, here’s Al Jazeera’s guide to Tyson vs Paul boxing contest.
- [Why is Trump’s election as US president prompting a Bitcoin surge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/why-is-trumps-election-as-us-president-prompting-a-bitcoin-surge/): Is record-high surge of cryptocurrencies due to expectation that Trump administration will be crypto-friendly?
- [COP29 host Azerbaijan brands oil and gas ‘gift from God’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/cop29-host-azerbaijan-brands-oil-and-gas-gift-from-god/): President Aliyev accuses West of hypocrisy for criticising country’s fossil-fuel dependence while buying its oil & gas.
- [At least 35 killed in China car ramming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/at-least-35-killed-in-china-car-ramming/): Police say a 62-year-old suspect drove his car into a crowd in southern Zhuhai, also injuring 43 people.
- [Moldova formally protests alleged Russian election meddling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/moldova-formally-protests-alleged-russian-election-meddling/): Chisinau accuses Moscow of undermining democratic process and condemned drones flown over its territory.
- [35 Killed, Dozens Wounded As Car Mows Down People At China's Zhuhai Sports Centre | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/35-killed-dozens-wounded-as-car-mows-down-people-at-chinas-zhuhai-sports-centre-video/): The 62-year-old driver, surnamed Fan, had driven “a small SUV through the gate and forced his way into the city’s sports centre, ramming people who were exercising on the internal roads of the sports centre”, police said in a statement
- [Thailand On Alert For Plot To Carry Out Terror Attack Targeting Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/thailand-on-alert-for-plot-to-carry-out-terror-attack-targeting-israelis/): Ynet, an Israeli news agency, said Thailand’s police in internal documents raised concerns about a plot to carry out attacks on Israelis in the country.
- [Hackers Leak Data of Israel's Top Nuke Scientist, Tel Aviv Issues "More Exposed" Threat To Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/hackers-leak-data-of-israels-top-nuke-scientist-tel-aviv-issues-more-exposed-threat-to-tehran/): Hackers allegedly connected to Iranian intelligence have reportedly exposed sensitive data on Israeli nuclear and defence officials, sparking significant concerns about cybersecurity and national security in Israel. According to Haaretz, the leaked information includes personal details, photos, and official documents linked to nuclear scientists and defence personnel, with specific mention of a leading scientist at […]
- [Buzz Grows Over Key Appointments In Trump 2.0: What Are The Early Policy Signals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/buzz-grows-over-key-appointments-in-trump-2-0-what-are-the-early-policy-signals/): Team Trump 2.0: The picks, known for tough stance on immigration, border security, environment, war, will push for ‘America First’
- [National Press Club hands Al Jazeera’s Wael Dahdouh press freedom award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/national-press-club-hands-al-jazeeras-wael-dahdouh-press-freedom-award/): Gaza bureau chief continues to work despite injuries and ‘unspeakable personal tragedies’ amid Israel’s bombardment.
- [Israel fails to meet US deadline to increase Gaza aid, rights groups say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/israel-fails-to-meet-us-deadline-to-increase-gaza-aid-rights-groups-say/): Humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘at worst point since the war began’, extracting ‘enormous cost’ for Palestinians.
- [Hate speech by “Zionist hooligans” goes unpunished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/hate-speech-by-zionist-hooligans-goes-unpunished/): Yanis Varoufakis deplores Western media’s “double standards” in reporting on clash of Maccabi and pro-Palestine protests
- [Fact check: Are late-term abortions ever ‘medically necessary’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/fact-check-are-late-term-abortions-ever-medically-necessary/): A US post on Threads claimed that abortion is never medically necessary in the last trimester. Is it?
- [Splinter Groups Of Bangladeshi Terror Outfit JMB Active In India: Intel Note | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/splinter-groups-of-bangladeshi-terror-outfit-jmb-active-in-india-intel-note-exclusive/): According to the report, JMB, ABT, ISIS, and AQ Bangladesh are all the same entity. Also, the NIA on Monday conducted extensive simultaneous searches at multiple locations across the country in connection with the activities promoted by some Bangladeshi nationals as part of al-Qaeda’s conspiracy to destabilise India
- [‘We Came At Them’: Elon Shares Video Of Jeffrey Sachs Saying US Provoked Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/we-came-at-them-elon-shares-video-of-jeffrey-sachs-saying-us-provoked-ukraine-war/): Sachs said the US, UK and NATO told Ukraine ‘we have your back but we may not have your front’.
- [Fact check: Are weekly wages in the US ‘lower than 50 years ago’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/fact-check-are-weekly-wages-in-the-us-lower-than-50-years-ago/): No. Senator Sanders’s data relies on a blip in 1973. Economists show wages are actually higher now than 50 years ago.
- [Israeli Ministers Warned To Not Assume Trump Will Back West Bank Annexation In Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/israeli-ministers-warned-to-not-assume-trump-will-back-west-bank-annexation-in-second-term/): According to Israel, the annexation of West Bank was discussed in Trump’s first term as well. The US has for decades backed a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine
- [Anti-Israel Violence Hits Amsterdam Again, Rioters Torch Tram, Destroy Vehicles | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/anti-israel-violence-hits-amsterdam-again-rioters-torch-tram-destroy-vehicles-video/): The streets of Amsterdam witnessed violence again in which rioters yelled anti-Israel chants and damaged the vehicles.
- [What Is Vivek Ramaswamy's Future In Trump 2.0 After Likely Snub For Secretary Of State?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/what-is-vivek-ramaswamys-future-in-trump-2-0-after-likely-snub-for-secretary-of-state/): Ramaswamy, one of the leading voices in Trump’s successful 2024 campaign, was reportedly shortlisted for the post of Secretary of State.
- ["Dangerous Plans…” Israel Sees Trump Victory As "Opportunity" to "Apply Sovereignty" On West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/dangerous-plans-israel-sees-trump-victory-as-opportunity-to-apply-sovereignty-on-west-bank/): Donald Trump’s election as the next president of the United States provides Israel with the opportunity to advance the annexation of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday.Addressing the press ahead of his Religious Zionism party’s weekly faction meeting in the Knesset, Smotrich welcomed Trump’s victory over incumbent Joe […]
- [Unrest in Amsterdam as further arrests made over Maccabi clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/unrest-in-amsterdam-as-further-arrests-made-over-maccabi-clashes/): The city council will hold an emergency debate over violence around last week’s UEFA match featuring Israeli team.
- [Court ruling is setback for Italy’s plan to send asylum seekers to Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/court-ruling-is-setback-for-italys-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-albania/): Under the deal, people from ‘safe’ countries are to be held in Albania while their claims for asylum are processed.
- [Video: Israeli attack kills Palestinians in Gaza ‘safe zone’ tent cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/video-israeli-attack-kills-palestinians-in-gaza-safe-zone-tent-cafe/): An Israeli drone attack hit a tent cafe in an area designated as ‘safe zone’ by Israeli forces in Gaza.
- [Oil giant Shell wins appeal on landmark emissions ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/oil-giant-shell-wins-appeal-on-landmark-emissions-ruling/): Dutch appeals court agrees Shell must act to protect climate but dismisses stipulated emissions cut.
- [Several killed in Israeli air attack in northern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/several-killed-in-israeli-air-attack-in-northern-lebanon/): Several people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in north Lebanon that hit a residential building.
- [Iran To Attack Israel ‘Before Trump Takes Office’, Katz Says ‘Time Right To Strike Tehran’s Nukes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/iran-to-attack-israel-before-trump-takes-office-katz-says-time-right-to-strike-tehrans-nukes/): Israel’s newly appointed defence minister, Israel Katz, highlighted the increased feasibility of a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing favourable diplomatic, operational, and tactical conditions. Following Donald Trump’s recent election victory, Katz’s statement has fuelled speculation that the new administration may embolden Israel in countering Iran. During his address, Katz referenced recent Israeli airstrikes as […]
- [Haircut For Wasim Akram's Cat Costs As Much As An iPhone!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/haircut-for-wasim-akrams-cat-costs-as-much-as-an-iphone/): The total cost of the procedure came to a staggering 1,000 Australian dollars – a sum that translates to approximately Rs 56,000 or around 1,85,000 Pakistani Rupees.
- [Why sectarian tensions continue to simmer in Pakistan’s Kurram district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/why-sectarian-tensions-continue-to-simmer-in-pakistans-kurram-district/): Pakistani authorities struggle to control months of tit-for-tat attacks between Shia and Sunni tribes in tribal region.
- ['Time To Reclaim Institutions From Radical Left': How Trump Plans To Overhaul Education System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/time-to-reclaim-institutions-from-radical-left-how-trump-plans-to-overhaul-education-system/): Trump has promised to fire radical Left accreditors for allowing ‘Marxist maniacs and Lunatics’ to dominate the education system.
- [Trump Taps Army Vet And China Critic Mike Waltz As His National Security Adviser, Is Xi Spooked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-taps-army-vet-and-china-critic-mike-waltz-as-his-national-security-adviser-is-xi-spooked/): President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Republican Representative Mike Waltz as his national security adviser. 50-year-old Mike Waltz is an ex-Army Green Beret who served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan. Mike Waltz’s background in defence policy and strong stances on China suggest a focus on addressing challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. As national security advisor, Waltz […]
- [How Trump 2.0 Cabinet Is Shaping Up? Who's Who In Key Appointments So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/how-trump-2-0-cabinet-is-shaping-up-whos-who-in-key-appointments-so-far/): Trump has not wasted much time to select allies in key posts of his administration and demanded a Senate vote bypass for other picks.
- [Fifth storm in less than a month bears down on the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/fifth-storm-in-less-than-a-month-bears-down-on-the-philippines/): Some 20 major storms hit the archipelago or its waters each year, but they are intensifying due to climate change.
- [Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/refugees-on-front-lines-of-global-climate-crisis-warns-un/): Climate hazards helping to double the number of displaced people to 120 million, UNHCR reports.
- [Donald Trump Is Expected To Name China And Iran "Hawk" Senator Marco Rubio As His Secretary of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/donald-trump-is-expected-to-name-china-and-iran-hawk-senator-marco-rubio-as-his-secretary-of-state/): President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, as he moves rapidly to fill out his foreign policy and national security team. Rubio has staked out a position as a foreign policy hawk, taking hard lines on China, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba in particular. The nomination of […]
- [Khalistani Arsh Dalla Charged With 11 Counts In Canada Firing Case | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/khalistani-arsh-dalla-charged-with-11-counts-in-canada-firing-case-exclusive/): News18 has exclusively accessed the chargesheet of the October 28 firing case, in which Arsh Dalla, Gurjant Singh have been arrested
- [Who Is Richard Allen, Convicted In Delphi Murder Trial For Killing 2 Indiana Teens In 2017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/who-is-richard-allen-convicted-in-delphi-murder-trial-for-killing-2-indiana-teens-in-2017/): The judge left the gag order restricting involved parties from speaking on the case until Allen is sentenced on December 20
- [Iraq To Change Marriage Laws, Allowing Men To Marry 9-Year-Old Girls: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/iraq-to-change-marriage-laws-allowing-men-to-marry-9-year-old-girls-report/): The amendment is intended to protect the young girls from “immoral relationships”, the ruling coalition has said.
- [Women Stock Up Hormone, Abortion Pills Before ‘Reproductive Apocalypse’ During Trump Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/women-stock-up-hormone-abortion-pills-before-reproductive-apocalypse-during-trump-term/): Reproductive health organisations also noted a rise in demand for emergency contraception and long-term birth control methods
- [Indians In Canada Under Threat? Concerns Grow As Khalistani Leaders Meet Pakistani Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/indians-in-canada-under-threat-concerns-grow-as-khalistani-leaders-meet-pakistani-groups/): Recent inputs suggest that with the support of local police and other administrative agencies, PKEs are successfully gathering information on Indians who are voicing opposition to Khalistan in Canada.
- ['Bidens Are Disgusting': Melania Declines To Meet First Lady Jill In White House. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/bidens-are-disgusting-melania-declines-to-meet-first-lady-jill-in-white-house-heres-why/): Melania Trump voiced anger over the 2022 FBI raid on her Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where agents ransacked her wardrobe.
- [Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-expected-to-pick-florida-senator-rubio-as-top-diplomat-reports-say/): US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel.
- [New Zealand PM apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/new-zealand-pm-apologises-to-victims-of-abuse-in-state-and-church-care/): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care.
- [Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/want-status-in-nigeria-an-informal-iphone-market-offers-dreams-and-despair/): In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted status symbol – the iPhone.
- [Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/ruud-van-nistelrooy-exits-manchester-united-as-amorim-takes-over/): The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester.
- [Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/israeli-attack-on-town-in-lebanons-far-north-kills-14-people-mayor/): Israeli missile destroys residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, where refugees and displaced people had fled for safety.
- [Who Is Marco Rubio? Trump’s Likely Pick For US Secretary Of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/who-is-marco-rubio-trumps-likely-pick-for-us-secretary-of-state/): He is known to be a hawk on China and Iran, which are expected to be priority areas for Trump’s incoming second administration
- [Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State | Trump Cabinet Members 2024 | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-expected-to-name-marco-rubio-as-secretary-of-state-trump-cabinet-members-2024-trump-n18g/): Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State | Trump Cabinet Members 2024 | Trump | N18GPresident-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state, three people familiar with his thinking said on Monday, as Mr. Trump moves rapidly to fill out his foreign […]
- [Who Is Mike Waltz? Trump's Pick For National Security Adviser, His Stance On US-India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/who-is-mike-waltz-trumps-pick-for-national-security-adviser-his-stance-on-us-india-ties/): Donald Trump has picked Republican Representative Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser. In that role, Waltz will be responsible for briefing Trump on key national security issues.
- [Bitcoin nears $90,000 as investors eye crypto-friendly Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/bitcoin-nears-90000-as-investors-eye-crypto-friendly-trump-administration/): The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential election.
- [US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/us-migrant-rights-advocates-raise-alarm-over-trump-appointments/): Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, experts say.
- [North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/north-korea-ratifies-landmark-mutual-defence-treaty-with-russia/): The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Kamala Harris Makes First Appearance With Joe Biden After US Election Defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/kamala-harris-makes-first-appearance-with-joe-biden-after-us-election-defeat/): The event, at historic Arlington National Cemetery, was also the first time Harris has been seen in public since her November 6 speech
- [EXCLUSIVE | Documents Reveal Khalistani Funding To Trudeau's Former Ally Jagmeet Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/exclusive-documents-reveal-khalistani-funding-to-trudeaus-former-ally-jagmeet-singh/): According to the documents, slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar donated to Jagmeet Singh’s NDP between 2014 and 2019.
- [US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/us-military-says-strikes-in-syria-targeted-iranian-backed-groups/): US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response to an attack on US forces.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 991](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-991/): As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.
- [Keir Starmer First UK PM Since Churchill to Attend Armistice Day in France | Armistice Day | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/keir-starmer-first-uk-pm-since-churchill-to-attend-armistice-day-in-france-armistice-day-n18g/): Keir Starmer First UK PM Since Churchill to Attend Armistice Day in France | Armistice Day | N18GKeir Starmer on Monday became the first British Prime Minister to attend Armistice Day commemorations in France since the Second World War when Winston Churchill joined General Charles de Gaulle for the event that marks the end of […]
- [Trump Selects 'China Hawk' Marco Rubio As Next US Secretary Of State: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-selects-china-hawk-marco-rubio-as-next-us-secretary-of-state-reports/): A top China hawk in the US Senate, Marco Rubio has long advocated for an aggressive policy towards America’s top adversaries.
- [Republicans Retain Majority In US House In Historic Victory, Complete 'Trifecta' Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/republicans-retain-majority-in-us-house-in-historic-victory-complete-trifecta-control/): This victory will give Republicans sweeping powers to potentially ram through a broad agenda of tax and spending cuts and other policies.
- [Pakistan Air Pollution: Lahore’s AQI At 856, UN Warns 11 Million Punjab Kids In Danger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/pakistan-air-pollution-lahores-aqi-at-856-un-warns-11-million-punjab-kids-in-danger/): Health officials say more than 40,000 people have been treated for respiratory ailments
- [New Zealand’s Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/new-zealands-luxon-apologises-to-victims-of-abuse-in-state-and-church-care/): New Zealand prime minister says government must take responsibility for ‘horrific’ abuse of some 200,000 people in care.
- [Trump Picks India Caucus Head Mike Waltz As National Security Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-picks-india-caucus-head-mike-waltz-as-national-security-adviser/): Post Content
- [Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-2-0-who-has-us-president-elect-picked-for-his-new-administration/): Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration. Here’s what to know.
- [In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/in-australias-outback-youth-crime-stymies-efforts-to-get-tourism-on-track/): Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away visitors.
- [Musk Factor: Tesla's Boss Is Exerting His Growing Influence And Putting His 'A-Team' In Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/musk-factor-teslas-boss-is-exerting-his-growing-influence-and-putting-his-a-team-in-trump-2-0/): Elon Musk’s role in delivering the US presidency for Donald Trump has given the world’s richest man a unique opportunity to reshape the federal government by placing his acolytes and allies inside the incoming administration. The billionaire’s influence continues after the election, with him joining Trump during a call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, […]
- [Trial over rape and murder of doctor in India begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trial-over-rape-and-murder-of-doctor-in-india-begins/): The trial over the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in India has begun.
- [Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/elon-musk-sticking-close-to-trump-influencing-us-transition-reports/): The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition.
- [ICC seeks external probe into misconduct claims against chief prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/icc-seeks-external-probe-into-misconduct-claims-against-chief-prosecutor/): Karim Khan denies allegations of sexual misconduct and says he will continue his duties.
- [At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/at-least-30-palestinians-killed-in-gaza-as-israeli-tanks-enter-nuseirat/): Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from attacks.
- [Trump’s Longtime Ally Stephen Miller Named Deputy Chief Of Policy In New Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/trumps-longtime-ally-stephen-miller-named-deputy-chief-of-policy-in-new-administration/): Trump names Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. JD Vance praised the hard-line immigration adviser.
- [‘Canadians Now Feel Unsafe’: Khalistani Separatists Force Brampton Mandir To Cancel Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/canadians-now-feel-unsafe-khalistani-separatists-force-brampton-mandir-to-cancel-event/): Brampton Mandir officials said that the event was cancelled after receiving official intelligence from Peel Regional Police.
- [Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/climate-action-will-continue-despite-trumps-return-us-envoy-tells-cop29/): John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on first day of summit.
- [Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/gunfire-hits-spirit-airlines-flight-approaching-port-au-prince-haiti/): The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.
- [Netanyahu Being Probed for "Hiding" He Knew Hamas Activated Israeli SIMs in Gaza Before Oct 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/netanyahu-being-probed-for-hiding-he-knew-hamas-activated-israeli-sims-in-gaza-before-oct-7-attack/): A probe into the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has yet again raised questions whether the PM had indications of a possible Hamas attack. The probe is finding whether the PM knew about the activation of Israeli SIM cards in Gaza, the first early indications of a Hamas attack on the night of October 6-7. This […]
- [‘Willing To Fly To Congratulate Personally, Sir’: Indonesia’s Prabowo Dials Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/willing-to-fly-to-congratulate-personally-sir-indonesias-prabowo-dials-donald-trump/): Prabowo uploaded a video on his official Instagram account on Monday where he is seen talking to Donald Trump.
- [Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/far-right-israeli-minister-orders-preparations-for-west-bank-annexation/): Israel’s Finance Minister Smotrich hopes US President-elect Trump will support plan to annex occupied West Bank in 2025.
- [Kamala For Supreme Court? Some Democrats Urge Liberal Justice Sotomayor To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/kamala-for-supreme-court-some-democrats-urge-liberal-justice-sotomayor-to-resign/): Justice Sonia Sotomayor is one of the most liberal voices in the US Supreme Court.
- [PM Modi Meets Russia's First Deputy PM Manturov; Discuss Trade, Energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/pm-modi-meets-russias-first-deputy-pm-manturov-discuss-trade-energy/): PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams on both sides for the implementation of decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Israeli Minister Hopes Trump Win Will Pave Way For Israeli Sovereignty In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/11/israeli-minister-hopes-trump-win-will-pave-way-for-israeli-sovereignty-in-west-bank/): Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich instructed Israeli authorities overseeing West Bank settlements “to prepare the necessary infrastructure” for extending sovereignty”.
- [UK Priest Who Officiated Royal Wedding Of Harry & Meghan Resigns Over Sex Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/uk-priest-who-officiated-royal-wedding-of-harry-meghan-resigns-over-sex-scandal/): Justin Welby, head of the Church of England, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps
- [US Vows "Firm Response" as North Korean Troops "Engage in Combat Ops", Kim Warns of "Suicidal Act"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-vows-firm-response-as-north-korean-troops-engage-in-combat-ops-kim-warns-of-suicidal-act/): The US State Department reported that North Korean troops have started combat operations alongside Russian forces at the Ukraine border. New footage shows North Korean troops being trained by their counterparts in speaking Russian and using Russian equipment. The first clip shows a Russian instructor say a word, with the North Koreans in full armour […]
- [Bezos Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott’s Net Worth Falls After She Sells 11% Of Her Amazon Shares](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/bezos-ex-wife-mackenzie-scotts-net-worth-falls-after-she-sells-11-of-her-amazon-shares/): Scott has donated $17.3 billion to nonprofits, placing her among America’s top philanthropists while selling $37 billion in shares.
- [A new deterrence for Lebanon is needed to avoid a long war with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/a-new-deterrence-for-lebanon-is-needed-to-avoid-a-long-war-with-israel/): For a ceasefire to happen, Hezbollah, the US and Israel need to return to Resolution 1701.
- [EU court rules Ukraine cannot trademark Russian warship insult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/eu-court-rules-ukraine-cannot-trademark-russian-warship-insult/): Ukraine wants to use defenders’ profane defiance on merchandise; court says political slogan does not qualify.
- [The Guardian to no longer post on ‘toxic media platform’ X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/the-guardian-to-no-longer-post-on-toxic-media-platform-x/): The British news outlet quits X citing ‘disturbing content’ on the platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.
- [IndiGo, Air India Cancel Flights To Bali Following Volcanic Eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/indigo-air-india-cancel-flights-to-bali-following-volcanic-eruption/): The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano located in a remote island in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted earlier this month and has resulted in ash clouds. These clouds could pose a threat to flight operations and as a result, many airlines have cancelled their services to Bali
- [DOGE: How A Shiba Inu Meme Became Trump, Elon Musk’s Tool To Drain The Swamp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/doge-how-a-shiba-inu-meme-became-trump-elon-musks-tool-to-drain-the-swamp/): Donald Trump has tapped Elon to lead DOGE – a tool to reduce bureaucracy in the US govt – and its name emerged from an internet meme.
- [US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-reiterates-support-for-ukraine-amid-uncertainty-over-trump-stance/): Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office.
- [Car ramming attack in China kills dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/car-ramming-attack-in-china-kills-dozens/): At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in a car ramming attack in China.
- [Video: Lebanon’s national carrier provides only flights out of war zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/video-lebanons-national-carrier-provides-only-flights-out-of-war-zone/): Providing the only way to fly out of Lebanon, Middle East Airlines has been operating every day despite Israeli attacks.
- [Musk gets Trump government ‘efficiency’ role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/musk-gets-trump-government-efficiency-role/): Here’s what we know about the job Elon Musk has just been given, leading an effort to slash US government.
- [US opens missile base in northern Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-opens-missile-base-in-northern-poland/): Part of NATO’s broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once Trump takes office.
- [Who is Mike Huckabee, the US evangelical, pro-settlement envoy to Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/who-is-mike-huckabee-the-us-evangelical-pro-settlement-envoy-to-israel/): The former Arkansas governor has previously questioned Palestinian identity and is opposed to a two-state solution.
- [Fact check: Was Elon Musk’s Starlink used to rig the US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/fact-check-was-elon-musks-starlink-used-to-rig-the-us-election/): Did the tech billionaire really use satellite-based technology to ‘steal’ the election for Donald Trump?
- [Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head Pentagon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/who-is-pete-hegseth-the-pro-israel-fox-news-host-picked-to-head-pentagon/): Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.
- [Samantha Markle Sues Half-Sister Meghan After Receiving Death Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/samantha-markle-sues-half-sister-meghan-after-receiving-death-threats/): Samantha claims Meghan portrayed her as a manipulative fame-seeker, which severely damaged her reputation in the public eye.
- [Orphaned At 13, Pregnant At 16, A School Dropout—This Woman Now Runs 3 Businesses and Earns In Lakhs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/orphaned-at-13-pregnant-at-16-a-school-dropout-this-woman-now-runs-3-businesses-and-earns-in-lakhs/): Paige’s life improved when she received a gift card, which she used to buy a Cricut Joy craft machine. She creating a Facebook page, Behind The Trend. Soon, orders and income began flowing in
- [Iran’s ‘Secret Weapon’ Against Israel Revealed? Tehran Builds ‘Defensive Tunnel That Links…’ | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/irans-secret-weapon-against-israel-revealed-tehran-builds-defensive-tunnel-that-links-war/): Iran is building a “defensive tunnel” in the capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Nov. 12. The development follows Israel’s recent air strikes on missile production facilities in the country. The tunnel, which is reportedly being built near the capital’s city centre, will link a station on the Tehran metro to the […]
- [Newlywed Mother Of Four Strangled To Death In Brazil After She Refused To Kiss Co-Worker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/newlywed-mother-of-four-strangled-to-death-in-brazil-after-she-refused-to-kiss-co-worker/): Police investigations revealed that suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he strangled the woman after she refused to kiss him
- [‘Family’: Lebanese villager won’t blame displaced people for Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/family-lebanese-villager-wont-blame-displaced-people-for-israeli-attack/): The villagers of Ain Yaaqoub spent days identifying charred remains. They fear Israel was targeting displaced people.
- [Who are Trump’s picks for his cabinet and administration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/who-are-trumps-picks-for-his-cabinet-and-administration/): Trump must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the heads of the 15 executive departments that make up the cabinet.
- [Video: Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Video Of Israeli Hostage In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/video-palestinian-islamic-jihad-releases-video-of-israeli-hostage-in-gaza/): The man identified himself as Sasha Trupanov and in the video told Israeli to pressure the govt into securing release of hostages.
- [Taliban Executes Convicted Killer At Stadium In Sixth Public Execution Since 2021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/taliban-executes-convicted-killer-at-stadium-in-sixth-public-execution-since-2021/): A convicted murderer was publicly executed by gunfire at a sports stadium in Gardez, Afghanistan.
- [Maryam Nawaz Slammed For 'Enjoying Fresh Geneva Air' As Pakistanis Struggle To Breathe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/maryam-nawaz-slammed-for-enjoying-fresh-geneva-air-as-pakistanis-struggle-to-breathe/): Maryam Nawaz travelled to Switzerland on Wednesday night, where she was joined by other family members, including her father and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who arrived from London
- [Relief For Imran Khan As Islamabad Court Acquits Him, Aides In Protest-Related Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/relief-for-imran-khan-as-islamabad-court-acquits-him-aides-in-protest-related-case/): The prosecutors alleged that there were violations of public order during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-led demonstrations.
- [Donald Trump Appoints William Joseph McGinley As White House Counsel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/donald-trump-appoints-william-joseph-mcginley-as-white-house-counsel/): The White House Counsel plays a key role in vetting Supreme Court candidates and nominees
- [Israel’s UNRWA ban is another declaration of genocidal intent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/israels-unrwa-ban-is-another-declaration-of-genocidal-intent/): Israel is attacking UNRWA because the UN agency helps Palestinians live.
- [Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/biden-dismisses-journalists-question-on-reaching-deal-for-gaza-captives/): As US president’s term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel’s war have not yielded results.
- ['Ban Women From Marrying After 25, Remove Uterus...': Japan Leader's Bizarre Remarks Spark Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/ban-women-from-marrying-after-25-remove-uterus-japan-leaders-bizarre-remarks-spark-row/): Naoki Hyakuta of Japan’s Conservative Party said women should be banned from marriage after 25 and their uteruses removed at 30.
- [Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns in abuse fallout: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-resigns-in-abuse-fallout-all-to-know/): Welby is accused of not taking sufficient action to stop one of the Church of England’s most prolific serial abusers.
- [Biden deflects from journalist’s Gaza deal question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/biden-deflects-from-journalists-gaza-deal-question/): US President Joe Biden asked a reporter if she can be “hit in the head”, in response to a Gaza deal question.
- [COP29: Pressure Mounts on Rich Nations As UK Sets New Climate Target, China Calls For Finance Mobilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/cop29-pressure-mounts-on-rich-nations-as-uk-sets-new-climate-target-china-calls-for-finance-mobilisation/): India has consistently urged developed countries to acknowledge their greater historical responsibility for emissions and take lead in mitigation and finance
- [US Ignores ‘Apocalyptic’ Gaza Crisis? Biden To Continue Arming Israel As It ‘Misses’ Aid Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-ignores-apocalyptic-gaza-crisis-biden-to-continue-arming-israel-as-it-misses-aid-deadline/): The US said it won’t limit arms transfers to Israel, after warning a month ago that it would consider doing so if the flow of aid to Gaza didn’t improve. The US State Department on Nov. 12 said that Israel was not in violation of US law when it comes to allowing aid into the […]
- [Joe Biden's Remark to Israeli Reporter About Hostage Deal Sparks Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/joe-bidens-remark-to-israeli-reporter-about-hostage-deal-sparks-criticism/): President Joe Biden asked a reporter if she could “get hit in the head” by a camera behind her after being asked about a hostage deal on Tuesday.
- [Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/palau-president-hits-out-at-china-as-re-election-confirmed/): Pro-US President Surangel Whipps Jr, whose nation recognises Taiwan, joins complaints over Beijing’s maritime claims.
- [Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/somaliland-goes-to-the-polls-amid-ethiopia-somalia-port-deal-row/): Small Somaliland is positioned in the middle of a regional spat that some experts fear could escalate further.
- [What do we know about the North Korean troops joining Russia’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/what-do-we-know-about-the-north-korean-troops-joining-russias-war/): Soldiers from the isolated communist state have no experience in modern warfare and a lot to learn on the battlefield.
- [35 Killed as ‘Upset’ Driver Rams Car Into Crowd at a Sports Center in China’s Zhuhai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/35-killed-as-upset-driver-rams-car-into-crowd-at-a-sports-center-in-chinas-zhuhai/): A man who authorities said was upset over his divorce settlement rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in southern China, killing 35 and severely injuring dozens of others, police said Tuesday.
- [The Rise Of Vivek Ramaswamy: From Successful Billionaire To Donald Trump's Key Ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/the-rise-of-vivek-ramaswamy-from-successful-billionaire-to-donald-trumps-key-ally/): Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk were selected by Donald Trump to lead the newly-formed ‘Department of Government Efficiency’.
- [Houthis Attack US Warships With Drones, Missiles, CENTCOM “Successfully Repels” Attacks In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/houthis-attack-us-warships-with-drones-missiles-centcom-successfully-repels-attacks-in-red-sea/): On November 12, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have carried out two military operations targeting U.S. naval vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas. The operation, which reportedly lasted for eight hours, involved multiple engagements and was described by Houthi officials as a significant military action. While the full details remain unclear, the attack represents […]
- [UN condemns ‘acts reminiscent of gravest international crimes’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/un-condemns-acts-reminiscent-of-gravest-international-crimes-in-gaza/): The UN’s aid chief said that the world is “witnessing acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes” in Gaza.
- [Somaliland eyes recognition as it goes to polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/somaliland-eyes-recognition-as-it-goes-to-polls/): Voting begins in Somaliland amid regional tensions and hopes for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.
- [14 Drown, 12 Missing In Pakistan After Bus Plunges Into River In PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/14-drown-12-missing-in-pakistan-after-bus-plunges-into-river-in-poks-gilgit-baltistan/): The bus was part of a wedding procession en route to Punjab province and the bride was rescued and later succumbed to her injuries.
- [Trump's New Israel Ambassador Mike Huckabee Once Said "There Is No Such Thing As A Palestinian"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trumps-new-israel-ambassador-mike-huckabee-once-said-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-palestinian/): Donald Trump has identified his picks for key positions likely to shape his administration’s role in the Middle East over the next four years. Trump announced that he would nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to the post of US ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, who has been a strong defender of Israel throughout his career, […]
- [Airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano spews ash miles into the sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/airlines-cancel-bali-flights-after-volcano-spews-ash-miles-into-the-sky/): Australia’s Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia halt flights following eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki.
- [UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan’s warring parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/un-calls-for-end-of-weapons-supplies-to-sudans-warring-parties/): UN political chief doesn’t name countries providing weapons to army and paramilitary forces, says it’s ‘unconscionable’.
- ['Miracle Of Miracles': Teachers' Quick Wit Saves Israeli Kindergarten Class From Hezbollah Drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/miracle-of-miracles-teachers-quick-wit-saves-israeli-kindergarten-class-from-hezbollah-drone/): The drone, one of 190 fired by Hezbollah on Monday, ripped through the classroom, but all students managed to escape unharmed.
- [Fighting Against Corruption & Dynasty Politics, Can Dissanayake Do A Modi In Sri Lanka Polls?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/fighting-against-corruption-dynasty-politics-can-dissanayake-do-a-modi-in-sri-lanka-polls/): In 2014, Narendra Modi had fought on a similar plank — a battle against what he called the corruption of the UPA and seeking an end to the Gandhi family’s dynastic politics
- [Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Of Futuristic Mega-City NEOM Amid Mounting Scepticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/saudi-arabia-replaces-ceo-of-futuristic-mega-city-neom-amid-mounting-scepticism/): There has been mounting scepticism over signature projects such as NEOM, a planned futuristic megacity in Saudi Arabia.
- [Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-signals-hard-line-on-china-with-hawkish-cabinet-picks/): US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.
- [Why New Zealand’s PM has apologised to 200,000 abused in state care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/why-new-zealands-pm-has-apologised-to-200000-abused-in-state-care/): The indigenous Maori population, who make up a majority of the survivors of state care, are unhappy with PM’s apology.
- [Match time, teams, head-to-head: Pakistan vs Australia – T20 cricket series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/match-time-teams-head-to-head-pakistan-vs-australia-t20-cricket-series/): Pakistan will look to emulate their ODI form when they play Australia in a three-match T20 series, starting in Brisbane.
- [Who Is Pete Hegseth? Trump Nominates Army Vet And Fox News Host As His Defense Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/who-is-pete-hegseth-trump-nominates-army-vet-and-fox-news-host-as-his-defense-secretary/): President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to be his next defense secretary and lead 1.3 million active-duty troops. The choice of Hegseth was outside the norm of the traditional defense secretary. But he has been a supporter of Trump since his first […]
- [Church Of England's Head Justin Welby, A Trump Critic, Resigns | What Is Sexual Abuse Scandal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/church-of-englands-head-justin-welby-a-trump-critic-resigns-what-is-sexual-abuse-scandal/): Justin Welby, who once likened Donald Trump to fascism, is accused of failing to inform police about sexual allegations on Smyth.
- [Autistic Boy Who Only Ate Burger And Fries Goes Blind: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/autistic-boy-who-only-ate-burger-and-fries-goes-blind-report/): A visit to the doctor brought to light that the child’s optic nerves weakened from malnutrition. Despite supplements and a revised diet with vitamins and vegetables, his eyesight couldn’t be restored
- [What Is DOGE? Trump Appoints Musk And Ramaswamy To Head New Department Of Government Efficiency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/what-is-doge-trump-appoints-musk-and-ramaswamy-to-head-new-department-of-government-efficiency/): President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second administration. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” Trump said in a statement.On the campaign […]
- [British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker Prize For Space-Station Novel 'Orbital'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/british-writer-samantha-harvey-wins-2024-booker-prize-for-space-station-novel-orbital/): She dedicated prize to everyone who speaks “for and not against Earth, for and not against dignity of other humans, other life.”
- [At least 14 dead after bus plunges into Indus river in northern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/at-least-14-dead-after-bus-plunges-into-indus-river-in-northern-pakistan/): The driver lost control at speed, veering off a bridge into the icy Indus river in northern Pakistan, local media report
- [Canadian Police Demand Money To Provide Protection To Hindu Groups: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/canadian-police-demand-money-to-provide-protection-to-hindu-groups-sources/): The Peel Police allegedly demanded $70,000 to provide protection to Hindu groups, sources said. Canadian Hindu organisations have accused the Justin Trudeau government of “abusing their civil rights.”
- ['Won't Go Gently': Vivek Ramaswamy Means Business In Message To Musk After Trump 2.0 Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/wont-go-gently-vivek-ramaswamy-means-business-in-message-to-musk-after-trump-2-0-post/): Indian-American GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy said he will withdraw himself from consideration for the Ohio Senate seat after the announcement.
- [Who Is Pete Hegseth? Fox News Host, Army Veteran And Now Trump's Pick For Secretary of Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/who-is-pete-hegseth-fox-news-host-army-veteran-and-now-trumps-pick-for-secretary-of-defence/): President-elect Donald Trump has named Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. He is also an author and a US military veteran.
- [Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy to head new government efficiency department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-names-musk-and-ramaswamy-to-head-new-government-efficiency-department/): Trump has previously teased creation of a new department to slash government spending and restructure federal agencies.
- [US military strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ fighters in Syria for a second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-military-strikes-iranian-backed-fighters-in-syria-for-a-second-day/): US military said it carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed armed group in Syria, its second operation in days.
- [British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel Orbital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/british-writer-samantha-harvey-wins-booker-prize-for-space-novel-orbital/): Judges say award recognises the ‘beauty and ambition’ of 136-page novel set on board the International Space Station.
- [Houthis launch missile, drone attacks on US warships off Yemen’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/houthis-launch-missile-drone-attacks-on-us-warships-off-yemens-coast/): The Iran-backed group launched drones, fired missiles at two US warships in an hours-long attack, the Pentagon says.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 992](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-992/): As the war enters its 992nd day, these are the main developments.
- [Trump Selects Fox News Host And Army Veteran Pete Hegseth As Secretary Of Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-selects-fox-news-host-and-army-veteran-pete-hegseth-as-secretary-of-defence/): Trump commended Pete Hegseth’s combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and called him a true believer in ‘America First’.
- ['America Will Keep Its Allies Close': Mike Waltz As Trump Names Him National Security Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/america-will-keep-its-allies-close-mike-waltz-as-trump-names-him-national-security-adviser/): Congressman Mike Waltz has expressed honour at being appointed National Security Advisor by President-elect Trump, vowing to uphold American values and strengthen alliances.
- [UN aid chief warns of ‘gravest crimes’ committed in Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/un-aid-chief-warns-of-gravest-crimes-committed-in-israels-war-on-gaza/): Joyce Msuya tells UN Security Council that the ‘daily cruelty we see in Gaza seems to have no limits’.
- [China “Pressuring" Philippines To Cede South China Sea Claims, Manila Eyes Typhon Missile Launchers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/china-pressuring-philippines-to-cede-south-china-sea-claims-manila-eyes-typhon-missile-launchers/): Filipino Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro claims China is increasing pressure on Manila to surrender its sovereign rights in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have clashed repeatedly this year over disputed areas in the South China Sea, including the contested Scarborough Shoal. China criticised the US for supporting the Philippines’ new maritime laws […]
- [Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy To Lead Trump's New 'Department Of Government Efficiency'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-to-lead-trumps-new-department-of-government-efficiency/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Picks John Ratcliffe As CIA Director, Kash Patel Misses Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/donald-trump-picks-john-ratcliffe-as-cia-director-kash-patel-misses-out/): Post Content
- [Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/pentagon-leaker-jack-teixeira-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison/): Prosecutors sought 17 years imprisonment for Teixeira’s ‘significant’ violations of the Espionage Act.
- [Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/despite-30-day-gaza-aid-ultimatum-us-says-support-for-israel-will-proceed/): US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel.
- [Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/canada-orders-binding-arbitration-to-end-port-lockout/): With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and economy, the government says.
- [Trump picks pro-settlement Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-picks-pro-settlement-mike-huckabee-as-us-ambassador-to-israel/): Huckabee’s history of supporting illegal West Bank settlements signals Trump’s possible Israel policy.
- [Germany set for snap elections in February](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/germany-set-for-snap-elections-in-february/): After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.
- [Spain’s flood-hit areas brace for new storms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/spains-flood-hit-areas-brace-for-new-storms/): Valencia official warns impact of new rainfall could be severe due to the amount of mud already on the ground.
- [US House to vote on anti-NGO bill that could target pro-Palestinian groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/us-house-to-vote-on-anti-ngo-bill-that-could-target-pro-palestinian-groups/): With Trump headed back to the White House, the bill empowers the incoming administration to crack down on any dissent.
- [State Department won’t say if Israel met Gaza aid deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/state-department-wont-say-if-israel-met-gaza-aid-deadline/): “We have not made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law.”
- [ICJ rules Armenia, Azerbaijan discrimination cases can proceed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/icj-rules-armenia-azerbaijan-discrimination-cases-can-proceed/): Top UN court confirms jurisdiction to hear the two countries’ mutual discrimination claims over Nagorno-Karabakh.
- [Israel’s Herzog says he hopes to see ‘results’ after Biden meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/israels-herzog-says-he-hopes-to-see-results-after-biden-meeting/): Israel’s President Isaac Herzog emphasised the US administration’s commitment to ‘changing the Middle East.’
- [Haiti could be ‘completely isolated’ as gunfire closes main airport again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/haiti-could-be-completely-isolated-as-gunfire-closes-main-airport-again/): US issues new alert after Spirit and JetBlue planes were hit by bullets on Monday amid rampant gang violence.
- [What should African leaders expect from Trump’s second term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/what-should-african-leaders-expect-from-trumps-second-term/): Africa has not been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent years.
- [Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/abu-ghraib-torture-survivors-win-us-civil-case-42m-damages/): Defence contractor CACI, whose employees worked at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib, ordered to pay damages after 15-year legal delays.
- [Biden Invites Trump To White House, But Why Is Melania Refusing To Go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/biden-invites-trump-to-white-house-but-why-is-melania-refusing-to-go/): Joe Biden has invited his successor Donald Trump to meet him at the White House on November 13. But incoming First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the customary White House meeting with First Lady Jill Biden. According to reports, Melania Trump is still upset with Biden for authorising FBI raids on their Mar-a-Lago estate […]
- [US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/us-sanctions-rsf-commander-accused-of-rights-abuses-in-sudans-darfur/): Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla is accused of leading a campaign marred by sexual and ethnically motivated violence.
- [Netanyahu's Office Says Intel Leak Suspects Pressured to Implicate Him, Hezbollah Attacks IDF Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/netanyahus-office-says-intel-leak-suspects-pressured-to-implicate-him-hezbollah-attacks-idf-base/): The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has suggested that law enforcement pressured suspects to implicate PM Netanyahu in the leaked documents scandal. Investigators suspect service members unlawfully took sensitive intelligence documents and gave them to a spokesman for the prime minister. The spokesman, Eli Feldstein, allegedly leaked such sensitive information to the foreign media, endangering […]
- [Trump’s Day One: Deportations, Border Wall, Scrapping Biden Humanitarian Programs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trumps-day-one-deportations-border-wall-scrapping-biden-humanitarian-programs/): Trump also is expected to end President Joe Biden’s humanitarian programs that allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to enter legally in recent years
- [Dozens killed, others displaced as Israel continues attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/dozens-killed-others-displaced-as-israel-continues-attacks-on-gaza/): People flee Beit Hanoon as the Israeli army tightens its siege and bombardment on northern Gaza.
- [Trump Prioritises The Border, Picks "Puppy Killer" Kristi Noem As The New Head Of Homeland Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-prioritises-the-border-picks-puppy-killer-kristi-noem-as-the-new-head-of-homeland-security/): US President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to CNN, citing sources familiar with the decision.Noem, 52, who made history as South Dakota’s first female governor after her election in 2018 and her re-election in 2022, was once […]
- [India-Russia Trade Likely To Reach USD 100 Billion Ahead of 2030 Timeline: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/india-russia-trade-likely-to-reach-usd-100-billion-ahead-of-2030-timeline-jaishankar/): The external affairs minister said New Delhi welcomes and fully reciprocates Moscow’s growing interest in exploring economic opportunities in India
- [Justin Welby resigns as archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/justin-welby-resigns-as-archbishop-of-canterbury-over-abuse-scandal/): Welby announces he is stepping down after an independent report finds he failed to tell police about abuse allegations.
- [Colombia declares a state of disaster after heavy flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/colombia-declares-a-state-of-disaster-after-heavy-flooding/): Columbia has declared a state of disaster after being hit with days of torrential flooding.
- [Democrat Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, defining Republican majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/democrat-gallego-wins-arizona-senate-race-defining-republican-majority/): The last pending Senate race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will hold a three-seat majority.
- [How the genocide destroyed our sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/how-the-genocide-destroyed-our-sea/): The seashore used to bring the Palestinians of Gaza joy and relief. It now brings suffering and pain.
- [Trump Taps South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem To Serve As His Homeland Security Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/trump-taps-south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-to-serve-as-his-homeland-security-secretary/): Noem will join Stephen Miller and Tom Homan – two key immigration hardliners.
- [Netanyahu Calls Scandal Probes “Organized Hunt" As Son Yair Slams Shin Bet 'Torture Of IDF Officers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/netanyahu-calls-scandal-probes-organized-hunt-as-son-yair-slams-shin-bet-torture-of-idf-officers/): Yair Netanyahu, the firebrand son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday accused the Shin Bet security service of trying to overthrow his father’s government and of torturing IDF soldiers.His series of posts on X came amid a flurry of probes into figures in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) relating to leaks of classified intelligence […]
- [From Airport to Palm Jumeirah in 12 Minutes: Dubai Greenlights Aerial Taxi Vertiport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/12/from-airport-to-palm-jumeirah-in-12-minutes-dubai-greenlights-aerial-taxi-vertiport/): Dubai’s new aerial taxi service promises quick trips connecting major locations in the city with zero emission electric aircraft.
- [Biden Warns Trump Of 'Direct War' With Russia, Memo Reveals Ukraine Plans For 'Fat Bomb' Nukes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/biden-warns-trump-of-direct-war-with-russia-memo-reveals-ukraine-plans-for-fat-bomb-nukes/): Ukraine could develop a nuclear bomb if US President-elect Trump halts military aid to Kyiv, as per a Ukrainian govt internal memo. Kyiv could use plutonium to make a nuclear bomb in a few months, an analytical memo prepared for Ukrainian defence ministry said.It would be similar to the Fat Man bomb dropped on Nagasaki […]
- [How did Kamala Harris’s campaign rack up a debt after record fundraising?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/how-did-kamala-harriss-campaign-rack-up-a-debt-after-record-fundraising/): The $20m spent on celebrity concerts draws scrutiny amid reports of a matching debt despite $1bn in earnings.
- [The Gaza genocide may not be in the news, but it hasn’t stopped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/the-gaza-genocide-may-not-be-in-the-news-but-it-hasnt-stopped/): Israel continues to systematically exterminate Palestinians in Gaza through relentless attacks and starvation.
- [Israel attacks south Beirut after new Lebanon evacuation warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israel-attacks-south-beirut-after-new-lebanon-evacuation-warning/): The Israeli military repeatedly launches attacks after issuing such alerts, leaving residents with minutes to escape.
- [Trump Jokes He 'Can't Get Rid Of' Elon Musk As Their Bromance Reaches New Heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trump-jokes-he-cant-get-rid-of-elon-musk-as-their-bromance-reaches-new-heights/): Musk, who was one of Trump’s most influential advisers during the presidential campaign, has become a prominent figure in the president-elect’s circle
- [Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez To Tie The Knot This Christmas In A Lavish Aspen Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-to-tie-the-knot-this-christmas-in-a-lavish-aspen-ceremony/): Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez are planning a winter wonderland wedding in Aspen, Colorado.
- [IDF Hits Gaza Safe Zone, “20 Aid Workers Killed” In A Month, Biden Discusses Hostages With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/idf-hits-gaza-safe-zone-20-aid-workers-killed-in-a-month-biden-discusses-hostages-with-trump/): The IDF on November 13 said it struck a rocket launcher positioned in the Israeli-designated “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza. The launcher was loaded and primed for an imminent attack on Israel, according to the Israeli military. The IDF said it took steps to mitigate civilian harm before carrying out the strike in the humanitarian […]
- [Republicans ‘Ready To Govern,’ House Speaker Says As GOP Readies For Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/republicans-ready-to-govern-house-speaker-says-as-gop-readies-for-trump-2-0/): House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Republicans are “ready to deliver” on President-elect Donald Trump’s mandate, ensuring they are more prepared for a second-term agenda.
- [‘I feel anger’: Spain braces for more storms after deadly flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/i-feel-anger-spain-braces-for-more-storms-after-deadly-flash-floods/): After more than 200 people were killed just two weeks ago, many on high alert again are furious with the government.
- [NATO leading military officer on Trump’s return and Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/nato-leading-military-officer-on-trumps-return-and-middle-east/): Admiral Rob Bauer on Trump’s re-election, and new alliances as global conflicts escalate.
- [Trump is back. What does it mean for the US and the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trump-is-back-what-does-it-mean-for-the-us-and-the-world/): Economist Jeffrey Sachs discusses how Trump’s victory could change US foreign policy in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
- [Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia quits ‘disinformation network’ X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/spanish-newspaper-la-vanguardia-quits-disinformation-network-x/): British news outlet The Guardian also said it would stop posting on Elon Musk’s X, calling it a ‘toxic media platform’.
- [Germany captain Kimmich regrets political stance at World Cup Qatar 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/germany-captain-kimmich-regrets-political-stance-at-world-cup-qatar-2022/): Joshua Kimmich says the national team’s 2022 protest of the ban on pro-LGBTQ+ armbands in Qatar was not a good image.
- [Inside the Philippines’ underground surrogacy industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/inside-the-philippines-underground-surrogacy-industry/): 101 East investigates the underground surrogacy industry in the Philippines.
- ['Against Bureaucracy Back Then Too': Vivek Ramaswamy Reacts To His Viral 2003 Graduation Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/against-bureaucracy-back-then-too-vivek-ramaswamy-reacts-to-his-viral-2003-graduation-speech/): In a 2003 graduation speech, Vivek Ramaswamy reflects on his high school journey, the impact of 9/11, and finding a personal faith identity. The video is viral on social media.
- [After Missing CIA Top Spot, Kash Patel Likely To Head FBI In New Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/after-missing-cia-top-spot-kash-patel-likely-to-head-fbi-in-new-trump-administration/): Christopher Wray, who is a Donald Trump appointee himself, is preparing for the possibility that he will be replaced after January 20
- ["Hugs, Not Bullets' Strategy Didn't Work", US Envoy To Mexico Slams Obrador's Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/hugs-not-bullets-strategy-didnt-work-us-envoy-to-mexico-slams-obradors-policy/): Mexico’s “hugs not bullets” security strategy of tackling criminal violence at its roots has failed, US ambassador Ken Salazar said Wednesday, in unusually blunt remarks that upset the Mexican government.The Latin American nation’s foreign ministry said it had protested in a diplomatic note sent to the US embassy.
- [Video: Massive explosion hits tent camp in Gaza ‘safe zone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/video-massive-explosion-hits-tent-camp-in-gaza-safe-zone/): Video captured the moment of an Israeli attack on a tent camp in Gaza’s al-Mawasi.
- [Maori politicians disrupt New Zealand parliament vote with haka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/maori-politicians-disrupt-new-zealand-parliament-vote-with-haka/): New Zealand’s parliament was interrupted by Maori politicians who performed a haka to protest against a new bill.
- [Iran willing to negotiate with UN nuclear agency, but not ‘under pressure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/iran-willing-to-negotiate-with-un-nuclear-agency-but-not-under-pressure/): IAEA chief Grossi visits Tehran for talks aimed at more monitoring cooperation at Iran’s nuclear sites.
- [UK-Based Anti-War Russian Chef Found Dead In Serbia Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/uk-based-anti-war-russian-chef-found-dead-in-serbia-hotel/): Zimin co-founded the ZIMA restaurant in London, served as senior contributor in numerous magazines and has co-authored several books, according to a ZIMA Instagram post.
- [What happened in Abu Ghraib and why did a US court award damages?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/what-happened-in-abu-ghraib-and-why-did-a-us-court-award-damages/): The case marks the first time victims of abuse at the hands of US soldiers in Iraq in 2004 have testified in court.
- [Protests against pro-Israel gala on eve of France-Israel match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/protests-against-pro-israel-gala-on-eve-of-france-israel-match/): There were clashes in Paris on Wednesday night between French police and pro-Palestine protesters.
- [World’s largest coral discovered in Pacific near Solomon Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/worlds-largest-coral-discovered-in-pacific-near-solomon-islands/): Scientists say coral ‘pulsing with life and colour’ is 300 years old and three times larger than previous record holder.
- [Amsterdam Police Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defying Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/amsterdam-police-detains-pro-palestinian-protesters-defying-ban/): Demonstrators chant ‘Amsterdam is saying no to genocide’ and ‘Free Palestine,’ days after Israeli soccer fans in the Dutch city were hunted down by gangs of masked assailants
- [Man Beats British-Pakistani Daughter To Death; Body Found With Fractures, Burns, Bite Marks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/man-beats-british-pakistani-daughter-to-death-body-found-with-fractures-burns-bite-marks/): A man in London admitted to causing the death of his 10-year-old daughter through severe physical abuse, but claimed he did not intend to harm her.
- [IDF Chief ‘Surprised' As Katz Says ‘Disarming Hezbollah’ Is War Aim, 6 Troops Killed in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/idf-chief-surprised-as-katz-says-disarming-hezbollah-is-war-aim-6-troops-killed-in-lebanon/): Israel lost six soldiers during clashes with Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on November 13. This was reportedly one of the heaviest single-day losses in the operation that began in late September against Hezbollah.The casualties occurred as Israeli troops pushed deeper into Lebanese territory amid an intensification of violence. The clashes came […]
- [Highest alert level raised as Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Usagi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/highest-alert-level-raised-as-philippines-braces-for-super-typhoon-usagi/): Weather agency warns of ‘life-threatening’ tidal surges in coastal area as another tropical storm forms in the Pacific.
- [Rights group says Gaza forced displacement is war crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/rights-group-says-gaza-forced-displacement-is-war-crime/): Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes with its deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Protests in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/protests-in-paris-over-pro-israel-gala-organised-by-far-right-figures/): The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli army, comes before a France-Israel football match in the capital.
- [What does a second Trump presidency mean for Big Tech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/what-does-a-second-trump-presidency-mean-for-big-tech/): US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to reshape tech industry policy.
- [Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters defying Amsterdam ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/police-detain-pro-palestinian-protesters-defying-amsterdam-ban/): Dutch police detained hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters who defied a ban on demonstrations.
- [US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/us-says-china-linked-hackers-behind-significant-cyberespionage-campaign/): FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance.
- [In Canada, Khalistanis Ask Canadians To ‘Go Back To England, Europe’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/in-canada-khalistanis-ask-canadians-to-go-back-to-england-europe-watch/): In a two-minute video of a ‘Nagar Kirtan’ in Canada, the procession can be heard terming locals “invaders”, a development that India termed as the “new normal”
- [Dominica To Honour PM Modi With Highest National Award For Help During Covid Pandemic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/dominica-to-honour-pm-modi-with-highest-national-award-for-help-during-covid-pandemic/): The North American island nation also lauded PM Modi’s dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica
- [‘Ugly, Overweight’: Old Reply Of Trump's Attorney General Pick On Abortion Protesters Goes Viral | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/ugly-overweight-old-reply-of-trumps-attorney-general-pick-on-abortion-protesters-goes-viral-video/): Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Matt Gaetz as his pick to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer in the justice department.
- [Trump Taps Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard To Be The New Director Of National Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trump-taps-former-democrat-tulsi-gabbard-to-be-the-new-director-of-national-intelligence/): Donald Trump on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as his incoming Director of National Intelligence and Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state.
- [Japanese police arrest US man for allegedly scratching letters into shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/japanese-police-arrest-us-man-for-allegedly-scratching-letters-into-shrine/): Tourist allegedly told police he defaced Shinto shrine as a ‘prank’.
- [Visualising the war in Sudan: Conflict, control and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/visualising-the-war-in-sudan-conflict-control-and-displacement/): The world’s worst internal displacement crisis, with at least 14 million people uprooted from their homes, is in Sudan.
- [Trump's Defence Secretary Pick Opposes Women In Combat Roles, 'Woke' Military Leaders | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trumps-defence-secretary-pick-opposes-women-in-combat-roles-woke-military-leaders-video/): Hegseth criticised the military’s changing standards, arguing that they are tailored to accommodate women in traditionally male-dominated roles.
- [Trump's Attorney General Pick Matt Gaetz Faced A Sex Trafficking Investigation, He Will Now Head DOJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trumps-attorney-general-pick-matt-gaetz-faced-a-sex-trafficking-investigation-he-will-now-head-doj/): Republican Matt Gaetz submitted his resignation from Congress “effective immediately,” House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Wednesday. Reportedly, Gaetz’s resignation comes the same day President-elect Donald Trump appointed the Florida Republican as his attorney general.
- [Bangladesh To Be Islamic Nation Soon? Attorney General’s Plea Wants ‘Secular’ Word Out Of Constitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/bangladesh-to-be-islamic-nation-soon-attorney-generals-plea-wants-secular-word-out-of-constitution/): The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman, also sought a change in the designation of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’
- ['Where's Soros Of The Right': Elon Musk Raises Hand, Sings 'God Bless America' With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/wheres-soros-of-the-right-elon-musk-raises-hand-sings-god-bless-america-with-trump/): Elon Musk raised his hand at Mar-a-Lago when asked, “Where is the George Soros of the Right?”. Following Trump’s election win, Musk is set to lead a proposed Department of Government Efficiency in his administration.
- [Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crime: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israels-forced-displacement-in-gaza-amounts-to-war-crime-hrw/): Rights group says Israel appears to have plans to permanently prevent Palestinians from returning to parts of Gaza.
- [Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/republicans-claim-us-house-achieving-trifecta-of-election-victories/): On Wednesday, the Republican Party cleared the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers.
- [Bluesky adds 1 million users after US election as users ditch X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/bluesky-adds-1-million-users-after-us-election-as-users-ditch-x/): Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 993](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-993/): As the war enters its 993rd day, these are the main developments.
- [US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/us-special-counsel-seeks-pause-in-trump-classified-documents-case/): Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump’s victory.
- [Man Killed After Two Explosions Outside Brazil's Supreme Court Ahead Of G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/man-killed-after-two-explosions-outside-brazils-supreme-court-ahead-of-g20/): The officials said that two strong blasts were heard at about 7:30 p.m. local time, shortly after the court’s session on Wednesday concluded.
- [Trump 2.0 Cabinet News: From US Billionare Elon Musk To Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trump-2-0-cabinet-news-from-us-billionare-elon-musk-to-pete-hegseth-as-defence-secretary-news18/): Trump 2.0 Cabinet News: From US Billionare Elon Musk To Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary | News18
- [‘Deliver Peace Through Strength’: US Senator Marco Rubio On Being Named As Secretary Of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/deliver-peace-through-strength-us-senator-marco-rubio-on-being-named-as-secretary-of-state/): Marco Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option for the top position, and he has in years past advocated for a muscular foreign policy concerning America’s geopolitical foes, including China, Iran, and Cuba.
- [Sri Lanka Votes In Key Election As President Eyes Parliament Win For Economic Reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/sri-lanka-votes-in-key-election-as-president-eyes-parliament-win-for-economic-reforms/): Sri Lankans are voting in snap parliamentary elections. President Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) party seeks a two-thirds majority to stabilise the country post-crisis.
- [FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/fbi-raids-home-of-polymarket-ceo/): CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations.
- [Who Is Tulsi Gabbard? Ex-Democrat & Trump's Choice For Director Of National Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/who-is-tulsi-gabbard-ex-democrat-trumps-choice-for-director-of-national-intelligence/): Tulsi Gabbard doesn’t have the typical intelligence experience of past officeholders, but she is a veteran who served in the US military for over two decades.
- [Russia Says IDF Strike Near Syria Base Unacceptable, Israel Seeks Putin's Help To 'Disarm Hezbollah'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/russia-says-idf-strike-near-syria-base-unacceptable-israel-seeks-putins-help-to-disarm-hezbollah/): On November 13, 2024, Russia urged Israel to avoid airstrikes near its Syrian military base in Hmeimim, following claims that Israel targeted Latakia, a key Assad stronghold, in October. The Russian military expressed concern that Israeli actions jeopardized Russian forces in the region. As Israel intensifies its strikes on Syrian and Hezbollah targets, Foreign Minister […]
- [Trump Picks Ex-Rep Tulsi Gabbard As Director Of National Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trump-picks-ex-rep-tulsi-gabbard-as-director-of-national-intelligence/): A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She recently moved from being a Democrat to a Republican member.
- [One dead after two reported explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/one-dead-after-two-reported-explosions-near-brazils-supreme-court/): Brazil’s Supreme Court has been evacuated as federal police swarm the area to investigate the evening attack.
- [Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/sri-lanka-parliamentary-elections-2024-whats-at-stake/): Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- [Trump picks loyalist Matt Gaetz of Florida as US attorney general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-picks-loyalist-matt-gaetz-of-florida-as-us-attorney-general/): Florida legislator says it will be ‘honour’ to serve as top prosecutor but could face a difficult confirmation process.
- [New Delhi chokes as winter haze thickens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/new-delhi-chokes-as-winter-haze-thickens/): New Delhi’s air quality is getting worse as a thick winter haze blankets the city.
- [Israel pounds southern Beirut as Lebanon awaits ceasefire proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/israel-pounds-southern-beirut-as-lebanon-awaits-ceasefire-proposals/): The Israeli army announced that six of its soldiers were killed during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- [US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-overdose-deaths-continue-downward-trend-giving-experts-hope/): Experts aren’t sure what is causing fewer overdose deaths, but they are hopeful the decline is sustainable.
- [Trump taps Cuban American Marco Rubio to lead the US State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-taps-cuban-american-marco-rubio-to-lead-the-us-state-department/): Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be Secretary of State, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
- [Elon Musk's Political Career Blasts Off As Trump Entrusts Him To Lead New Manhattan Project 'DOGE'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/elon-musks-political-career-blasts-off-as-trump-entrusts-him-to-lead-new-manhattan-project-doge/): Donald Trump is the President-elect, but the biggest winner of the election, appears to be Elon Musk. He’s the richest man in the world, he’s the CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, and now he has emerged as a significant political force in the incoming Trump administration. Musk has added more to his personal […]
- [US Missile Base in Poland ‘Attempt To Contain Russia's Military Potential’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/us-missile-base-in-poland-attempt-to-contain-russias-military-potential/): The Kremlin said on Wednesday (November 13) that the opening of a new U.S. missile base in Poland was part of an attempt to contain Russia by moving American military infrastructure closer to its borders.Dubbed “Aegis Ashore,” the U.S. base at Redzikowo is part of a broader NATO missile shield which the alliance says is […]
- [Entire generation in Gaza would lose education if UNRWA collapses, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/entire-generation-in-gaza-would-lose-education-if-unrwa-collapses-un-says/): UNRWA chief warns new Israeli law threatens education for 660,000 Gaza students and risks extremism and marginalisation.
- [Has the official response to Amsterdam’s violence been biased?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/has-the-official-response-to-amsterdams-violence-been-biased/): The Dutch city remains tense and divided after Israeli football fans provoke violence.
- [From Elon Musk To Pete Hegseth: Trump Fills New Team With MAGA Loyalists, Prioritises Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/from-elon-musk-to-pete-hegseth-trump-fills-new-team-with-maga-loyalists-prioritises-immigration/): President-elect Donald Trump is setting the tone for his second term with his appointees. Most of Trump’s picks so far are longtime loyalists who are hawks on China and Iran and follow Trump’s hardliner position on immigration and border. Trump has also rewarded more recent surrogates like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy by creating a […]
- [Trump meets Biden at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-meets-biden-at-the-white-house/): US President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday.
- [Republicans Pick John Thune As US Senate Leader, Snub Trump Loyalist Rick Scott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/republicans-pick-john-thune-as-us-senate-leader-snub-trump-loyalist-rick-scott/): Trump did not directly endorse Scott because he was aware of his unpopularity.
- [U.S News  | Trump-Biden Meeting In White House On Nov 13 For Traditional Post-Election Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/u-s-news-trump-biden-meeting-in-white-house-on-nov-13-for-traditional-post-election-exchange/): U.S News | Trump-Biden Meeting In White House On Nov 13 For Traditional Post-Election ExchangePresident Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office on November 13, 2024, reviving the traditional post-election meeting that was absent in 2020. This historic meeting comes after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 […]
- [Donald Trump Returns to The White House For Oval Meeting With Joe Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/donald-trump-returns-to-the-white-house-for-oval-meeting-with-joe-biden/): President-elect Donald Trump will return to Washington on Wednesday — entering the White House for the first time since he was voted out of office — to meet with President Joe Biden for a ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.Trump did not offer to Biden the same meeting in 2020, as he […]
- [Hezbollah Claims It Fired Ballistic Missiles At Israeli Army’s Tel Aviv Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/hezbollah-claims-it-fired-ballistic-missiles-at-israeli-armys-tel-aviv-headquarters/): Hezbollah said it used Qader-2 missiles to carry out the attack.
- [Republicans pick Thune over Trump loyalist as Senate majority leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/republicans-pick-thune-over-trump-loyalist-as-senate-majority-leader/): Senator John Thune of South Dakota beat Trump’s loyalist Rick Scott to lead the Republican-controlled Senate.
- [North Korean troops enter battlefield against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/north-korean-troops-enter-battlefield-against-ukraine/): North Korean troops have begun fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, as part of a major Russian offensive.
- [Azerbaijan leader accuses France of colonial ‘crimes’ in COP29 speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/azerbaijan-leader-accuses-france-of-colonial-crimes-in-cop29-speech/): French Ecology Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher says she will not take part in the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan.
- [Hezbollah 'Drone Attack On IDF HQ', Iran Leak Suspect Charged, US: 'Time For Israel to End the War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/hezbollah-drone-attack-on-idf-hq-iran-leak-suspect-charged-us-time-for-israel-to-end-the-war/): The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group has released a purported video of Israeli hostage Alexandre Troufanov on November 13. Troufanov’s family had authorised the publication of the 3-minute-long video, the Hostages and Missing Families’ Forum said. The man seen in the video matches the photograph of Alexandre Troufanov used on a poster calling for his release […]
- [Melania Trump To Stay In Trump Tower More Than White House During Second FLOTUS Stint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/melania-trump-to-stay-in-trump-tower-more-than-white-house-during-second-flotus-stint/): Melania Trump is likely to spend more time in Trump Tower in New York more to stay close to son Barron Trump.
- [Turkey Expects To Be Offered Partner Status In BRICS Bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/turkey-expects-to-be-offered-partner-status-in-brics-bloc/): Turkey requested to join the group as a full member earlier this year with the stated aim of “simultaneously” strengthening its ties with East and West
- [Russia Stages First Missile Attack on Ukraine Since August](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/russia-stages-first-missile-attack-on-ukraine-since-august/): Blasts boomed across Kyiv on Wednesday (November 13) morning after officials said Russia launched its first missile attack on the Ukrainian capital since August, forcing elderly women and small children to take shelter in an underground metro station.Ukrainians have been waiting for a big missile attack for months, worried that it could deal a new […]
- [The Return of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/the-return-of-trump/): Fault Lines examines how Donald Trump won back the White House, and what it means for the US and the world.
- [Is Israel committing ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/is-israel-committing-ethnic-cleansing-in-gaza/): ‘Ethnic cleansing’ is increasingly being used to describe Israel’s war in Gaza, but is the term appropriate?
- [Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/biden-is-a-lame-duck-president-but-can-he-still-put-pressure-on-israel/): The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. It is running out of time to do so.
- [How the anti-drug ‘kingpin strategy’ fuels violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/how-the-anti-drug-kingpin-strategy-fuels-violence-in-mexicos-sinaloa/): Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two drug lords.
- [Waltz, Rubio, Hegseth: What Trump’s Emerging Foreign Policy Team Tells Us About His Agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/waltz-rubio-hegseth-what-trumps-emerging-foreign-policy-team-tells-us-about-his-agenda/): The incoming US President Donald Trump’s roster of top foreign policy officials is starting to take shape. Trump has announced Elise Stefanik as his pick for the high-profile role of US ambassador to the United Nations. John Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence under Trump, is likely to head the CIA under Trump 2.0. […]
- [After Landslide Victory, Donald Trump Hints At Third Term In White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/after-landslide-victory-donald-trump-hints-at-third-term-in-white-house/): Speaking to House Republicans, Trump joked about a third term, raising eyebrows over potential challenges to presidential term limits.
- ['Will Determine If...': What Trump's NSA Pick Mike Waltz Said On US-India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/will-determine-if-what-trumps-nsa-pick-mike-waltz-said-on-us-india-ties/): Waltz said he was excited about the tremendous momentum in the relationship between the oldest and the largest democracies in the world
- [Can Donald Trump Run For 3rd Term? Here’s What US Constitution Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/can-donald-trump-run-for-3rd-term-heres-what-us-constitution-says/): Speaking to House Republicans, Donald Trump jokingly hinted towards a third term as US president raising eyebrows
- [Biden Welcomes Successor Donald Trump At White House, Assures Him Smooth Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/biden-welcomes-successor-donald-trump-at-white-house-assures-him-smooth-transition/): US President Joe Biden welcomed his successor (and also his predecessor) at the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office.
- [Heavy rains lash Spain after deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/heavy-rains-lash-spain-after-deadly-floods/): In the aftermath of deadly flooding, Spain closed schools and evacuated residents as heavy rains lashed the country.
- [Trump meets Biden at White House in US presidential transition meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/trump-meets-biden-at-white-house-in-us-presidential-transition-meeting/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Blinken says Israel met its goals, calls to end Israel-Hamas War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/blinken-says-israel-met-its-goals-calls-to-end-israel-hamas-war/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel met its strategic objectives in dismantling Hamas’s military operations
- [Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/germanys-scholz-to-request-vote-of-confidence-in-december/): Party leaders agree on dates for the vote of confidence on December 16 and a new election on February 23.
- [Netanyahu Hints at Strikes on Iran Oil Fields "to Cripple Economy" | IDF Empowered by Trump Return?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/netanyahu-hints-at-strikes-on-iran-oil-fields-to-cripple-economy-idf-empowered-by-trump-return/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that a third ballistic missile attack on Israel would cripple its economy, specifically targeting Iranian oil fields. He claimed Iran’s October missile strike cost Tehran $2.3 billion and criticized the regime for prioritizing hostility toward Israel over domestic development. Netanyahu stated that Israel could increase its economic pressure […]
- [Canada Gives Clean Chit To Its Officer Who Was Wanted In India Over Terrorism Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/canada-gives-clean-chit-to-its-officer-who-was-wanted-in-india-over-terrorism-charges/): Sandeep Singh Sidhu aka Sunny Toronto, who works as a border police official in Canada, was accused of promoting terrorist activities in India
- [‘A Victor’s Return’: Trump Back In Washington To Meet Biden, Republicans In Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/a-victors-return-trump-back-in-washington-to-meet-biden-republicans-in-congress/): Donald Trump landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and is being accompanied by Elon Musk.
- [China removes memorials to car ramming attack victims amid public outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/china-removes-memorials-to-car-ramming-attack-victims-amid-public-outrage/): The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.
- [France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/france-braces-for-israel-football-match-after-violence-in-amsterdam/): France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel’s aggressions.
- [Man charged in US for leaking secret documents about Israeli attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/man-charged-in-us-for-leaking-secret-documents-about-israeli-attack-on-iran/): Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.
- [Israel launches multiple strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/13/israel-launches-multiple-strikes-on-southern-suburbs-of-beirut/): This is the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
- [Sylvester Stallone Introduces Trump As 'Second George Washington' At Mar-A-Lago | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/sylvester-stallone-introduces-trump-as-second-george-washington-at-mar-a-lago-watch/): Stallone called Trump a “mythical character” and drew parallels with the first US president and the American Revolution.
- [In Amsterdam, clashes trigger a divisive blame game as old wounds reopen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/in-amsterdam-clashes-trigger-a-divisive-blame-game-as-old-wounds-reopen/): Violence that marred a football match between Israeli and Dutch teams scars the diverse city now searching for healing.
- [November’s full moon is the last supermoon in 2024: When and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/novembers-full-moon-is-the-last-supermoon-in-2024-when-and-how-to-watch/): This supermoon will reach its peak brightness on Friday at 4:29pm Eastern Time (21:29 GMT).
- [Here’s why the Gaza war is ‘consistent with genocide’, according to UN body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/heres-why-the-gaza-war-is-consistent-with-genocide-according-to-un-body/): The UN has released a report on the first nine months of Israel’s war on Gaza where it accuses Israel of genocide.
- [Russia, Ukraine and the Koreas: Could Trump rock emerging wartime deals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/russia-ukraine-and-the-koreas-could-trump-rock-emerging-wartime-deals/): South Korea could step back from aiding Kyiv, a proposal that was spurred by the North’s deployment to Russia.
- [Elon Musk 'Meets Iran Envoy' As Tehran Cites 'Open' Channels With US & Israel Seeks Trump Hard Line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/elon-musk-meets-iran-envoy-as-tehran-cites-open-channels-with-us-israel-seeks-trump-hard-line/): Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the UN, as per a New York Times report. During the Nov. 11 meeting held in New York, the two reportedly discussed how to defuse Iran-US tensions.The meeting between Musk and Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani lasted more than an hour and […]
- [UK PM Starmer's Office Apologises For 'Mistake' After Meat, Alcohol Served At Diwali Reception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/uk-pm-starmers-office-apologises-for-mistake-after-meat-alcohol-served-at-diwali-reception/): The Diwali Party hosted by PM Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street served lamb kebabs and wine, sparking uproar from British Indian Hindus.
- [Debate On Kashmir In UK: News18 Decodes Link To Pakistan’s ISI | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/debate-on-kashmir-in-uk-news18-decodes-link-to-pakistans-isi-exclusive/): The debate organised by Oxford Union on “independent Kashmir” invited Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur and Zafar Khan as speakers
- [Top polluting cities revealed as activists fume at COP29 fossil fuel lobby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/top-polluting-cities-revealed-as-activists-fume-at-cop29-fossil-fuel-lobby/): Oil giants commit $500m for sustainable energy, but campaigners say lobbyists have seized control of climate talks.
- [Clanging pans: Why Mozambique’s election protesters refuse to go away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/clanging-pans-why-mozambiques-election-protesters-refuse-to-go-away/): More than a month after a disputed election, protests still roil the country, even as shutdowns bleed the economy.
- [Fire at care home in Spain kills at least 10 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/fire-at-care-home-in-spain-kills-at-least-10-people/): Firefighters battle blaze in one room for two hours as local mayor cites smoke inhalation as likely cause of deaths.
- [Kim Jong Un Orders Mass Production Of Suicide Attack Drones, North Korean Artillery Seen In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/kim-jong-un-orders-mass-production-of-suicide-attack-drones-north-korean-artillery-seen-in-russia/): North Korea tested exploding drones designed to crash into targets, marking a significant step in its military capabilities. Kim Jong Un called for mass production of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are intended for use in modern warfare. This test coincided with joint military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan. North Korea’s […]
- [Ban ISKCON In Bangladesh, Say Islamist Groups | Exclusive From Local Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/ban-iskcon-in-bangladesh-say-islamist-groups-exclusive-from-local-sources/): “They want to purify Bangladesh by removing every Hindu from their land,” said sources, adding such a demand was made earlier too
- [A British WFH Engineer's Technical Error Left 7 Lakh Passengers Stranded. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/a-british-wfh-engineers-technical-error-left-7-lakh-passengers-stranded-heres-how/): A Level 2 Engineer working remotely during a busy weekend last year was unable to log in with his password, leading to chaos.
- [New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/new-storm-bears-down-on-the-philippines-after-typhoon-usagi-wrecked-havoc/): Series of storms triggered flash floods and landslides, killing dozens, displacing thousands and destroying homes.
- [US Hands Truce Proposal to Lebanon As Another IDF Officer Is Killed, Israel Denies "Gift" For Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/us-hands-truce-proposal-to-lebanon-as-another-idf-officer-is-killed-israel-denies-gift-for-trump/): US ambassador to Lebanon submitted a draft truce proposal to Lebanon’s speaker of parliament on Nov. 14, Reuters reported. The move is as part of an intense push to end the IDF-Hezbollah war, Reuters report added citing political sources.The report said that there is agreement on certain elements of a deal, but also sharp disagreements […]
- [Fan Scuffle Mars France-Israel Soccer Match Amid Heavy Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/fan-scuffle-mars-france-israel-soccer-match-amid-heavy-security/): There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday’s Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security inside the stadium, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.
- [Oxford Union's Kashmir Debate Stirs Row, 'Brave' Indian Student's Protest Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/oxford-unions-kashmir-debate-stirs-row-brave-indian-students-protest-video-goes-viral/): The British Hindus objected to the Kashmir debate, alleging that the Oxford Union invited two speakers linked to terrorism.
- [Could weight loss drugs fix UK’s unemployment problem?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/could-weight-loss-drugs-fix-uks-unemployment-problem/): US pharmaceuticals group Eli Lilly is to conduct trials of its weight-loss drugs in the UK.
- [Landslide Victory For Sri Lankan President's Party In Snap Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/landslide-victory-for-sri-lankan-presidents-party-in-snap-elections/): Election commission data showed that the National People’s Power coalition won at least 123 seats in the 225-member parliament after securing around 62% of the vote in ballots counted so far
- [‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/dantes-inferno-wildfires-scorch-new-york-amid-historic-drought/): For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.
- [North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/north-koreas-kim-orders-mass-production-of-attack-drones-state-media/): The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.
- [Thousands march on New Zealand capital against Indigenous treaty overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/thousands-march-on-new-zealand-capital-against-indigenous-treaty-overhaul/): Controversial legislation revises the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi granting Maori tribes land rights.
- [South Korean opposition leader convicted for violating election law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/south-korean-opposition-leader-convicted-for-violating-election-law/): Lee Jae-myung says he will appeal the court’s decision, which could bar him from running for president in 2027.
- [Smoke Pours From 44-story New York City Skyscraper After Reported Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/smoke-pours-from-44-story-new-york-city-skyscraper-after-reported-fire/): A fire continues to blaze atop a 44-story building in the Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s West Side, according to the New York City Fire Department.
- [Watch | Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul In Final Face-off Ahead Of Blockbuster Boxing Bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/watch-mike-tyson-slaps-jake-paul-in-final-face-off-ahead-of-blockbuster-boxing-bout/): Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul in a heated final face-off ahead of their blockbuster boxing match. The 58-year-old Tyson is set to face 27-year-old Paul in Texas on Friday, November 15, marking Tyson’s first professional fight in 19 years.
- ['You Are Not Special, Please Die': Student Horrified By AI Chatbot's Disturbing Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/you-are-not-special-please-die-student-horrified-by-ai-chatbots-disturbing-message/): During the discussion, the Michigan student asked the AI chatbot about the elderly care solution, and its response left him severely distressed.
- [From Gaetz To RFK Jr: Trump Challenges Republican Senators With Controversial Cabinet Picks? US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/from-gaetz-to-rfk-jr-trump-challenges-republican-senators-with-controversial-cabinet-picks-us-news/): President-elect Donald Trump is using his massive mandate to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks, who range from the predictable downright unconventional. Trump caught lawmakers off guard when he announced Fox News host and US Army veteran Pete Hegseth will lead the Pentagon. Then he picked Florida Representative Matt Gaetz to lead the […]
- [Maori MPs Stage Haka Protest In New Zealand Parliament Against Indigenous Treaty Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/maori-mps-stage-haka-protest-in-new-zealand-parliament-against-indigenous-treaty-bill/): New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty between the British and Indigenous Maori.
- [Who Is RFK Jr? Donald Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic To Lead The US Health Department | USA News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/who-is-rfk-jr-donald-trump-picks-vaccine-skeptic-to-lead-the-us-health-department-usa-news/): Donald Trump announced he will nominate the former independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr as the US secretary of health and human services (HHS) in his administration. Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, will be a contentious pick to lead the US health department, and the role will need to be confirmed by the Senate. Trained […]
- [Donald Trump Cabinet Appointments So Far: Loyalists, Firebrands, Stalwarts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/donald-trump-cabinet-appointments-so-far-loyalists-firebrands-stalwarts/): Donald Trump’s cabinet picks feature loyalists and controversial figures aligned with his policy goals, including stricter immigration enforcement, and a reduced government regulations.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Orders 'Mass Production' Of Attack Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-orders-mass-production-of-attack-drones/): The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine
- [Trump Picks His Personal Defence Lawyer Todd Blanche As Deputy Attorney General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/trump-picks-his-personal-defence-lawyer-todd-blanche-as-deputy-attorney-general/): A former federal prosecutor, Blanche has been a key figure on Trump’s defense team in the New York case that ended in a conviction in May.
- [How Arsh Dalla, India's Most Wanted, Became Khalistani Terrorist In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/how-arsh-dalla-indias-most-wanted-became-khalistani-terrorist-in-canada/): India has stepped up its extradition bid against Arsh Dalla following the denial of earlier requests made to Ottawa.
- [ICC Champions Trophy Row: Pakistan Provokes India, Cricket Board Announces Trophy Tour In PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/icc-champions-trophy-row-pakistan-provokes-india-cricket-board-announces-trophy-tour-in-pok/): The announcement came in the backdrop of a big controversy, with BCCI making it clear that the Indian team will not travel to the neighbouring country due to strained ties
- [Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: What’s behind the celebrity boxing craze?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-whats-behind-the-celebrity-boxing-craze/): The unexpected matchup is the latest in the trend of pitting internet celebrities against each other or former boxers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 994](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-994/): As the war enters its 994th day, these are the main developments.
- [For embattled Tiktok, Trump offers hope of a reprieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/for-embattled-tiktok-trump-offers-hope-of-a-reprieve/): Trump has pledged to ‘save TikTok’ despite leading the charge to ban the Chinese-owned app during his first term.
- [‘Lawful…': Peel Police Give Clean Chit To Canadian Cop Seen In Brampton Temple Attack Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/lawful-peel-police-give-clean-chit-to-canadian-cop-seen-in-brampton-temple-attack-video/): In the two-minute video, the police detailed the results of the investigation and explained the context for the video circulated on social media.
- [India-Canada tensions spill onto students, education consultancies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/india-canada-tensions-spill-onto-students-education-consultancies/): Diplomatic tensions and stricter immigration policies are hitting education consultants and students in India.
- [Sri Lanka’s leftist ruling coalition headed for landslide election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/sri-lankas-leftist-ruling-coalition-headed-for-landslide-election-win/): Sri Lankan president’s National People’s Power wins 62 percent of the vote, early results show.
- [Elon Musk Meets Iran UN Ambassador To Defuse Tension Under Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/elon-musk-meets-iran-un-ambassador-to-defuse-tension-under-trump-report/): Neither the Trump transition team nor Iran’s mission to the United Nations immediately confirmed the encounter
- [Donald Trump Picks Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F Kennedy Jr As Health Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/donald-trump-picks-anti-vaccine-activist-robert-f-kennedy-jr-as-health-secretary/): Robert F Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist and environmental health advocate, has been appointed by as Secretary of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's Party Headed For Landslide Win In Snap Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/sri-lankan-president-dissanayakes-party-headed-for-landslide-win-in-snap-elections/): Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) coalition is headed for a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, early results have suggested.
- [What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/what-does-the-republican-trifecta-mean-for-trump-and-his-agenda/): Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.
- [Indonesia’s shrinking middle class casts shadow on economic rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/indonesias-shrinking-middle-class-casts-shadow-on-economic-rise/): Nearly 10 million Indonesians have fallen out of the middle class since 2019, according to government statistics.
- [Trump chooses Robert F Kennedy Jr for Health and Human Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/trump-chooses-robert-f-kennedy-jr-for-health-and-human-services/): Vaccine sceptic and member of historic family takes on job of overhauling multiple health departments.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters rally against Israeli football match in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/pro-palestinian-protesters-rally-against-israeli-football-match-in-paris/): Pro-Palestinian protesters in Paris objected to France hosting the national football team of Israel.
- [Why isn’t the US holding Israel to account?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/why-isnt-the-us-holding-israel-to-account/): A United Nations special committee says Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza are consistent with genocide.
- [Indian students protest civil service exam test changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/indian-students-protest-civil-service-exam-test-changes/): Indian students protest civil service exam test changes
- [Trump’s transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit in US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trumps-transition-team-aims-to-kill-biden-ev-tax-credit-in-us-report/): Ending tax credit would gravely affect electric vehicle transition in US even as it would help Tesla beat competitors.
- [Israel 'Close' To Truce With Hezbollah, UN Report Slams ‘Starvation, AI-Assisted Bombing of Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israel-close-to-truce-with-hezbollah-un-report-slams-starvation-ai-assisted-bombing-of-gaza/): The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said airstrikes in Syria targeted buildings and command centers of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The strikes are a “significant blow” to the Gaza Strip-based Palestinian militant group and its operatives, the Israeli military says. Syria’s Defense Ministry reported that the strikes killed 15 people in Damascus’s Mazzeh district and nearby […]
- [Sudan war death toll much higher than previously recorded, new study finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/sudan-war-death-toll-much-higher-than-previously-recorded-new-study-finds/): Researchers estimate 60,000 deaths in Khartoum state in war’s first 14 months, far higher than other assessments.
- [Not a parody: The Onion acquires Alex Jones’s InfoWars in auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/not-a-parody-the-onion-acquires-alex-joness-infowars-in-auction/): Satirical website buys platform of US conspiracy theorist, who has been ordered to pay $1.5bn to Sandy Hook families.
- [WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/who-warns-of-measles-resurgence-as-cases-exceed-10-million-in-2023/): The disease killed 107,500 people in 2023, most of them under the age of five.
- [‘Shouldn’t Turn A Blind Eye’: Ex-Defence Officials Tell US Congress Aliens Are Among Us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/shouldnt-turn-a-blind-eye-ex-defence-officials-tell-us-congress-aliens-are-among-us/): Ex-US defence officials and journalist Michael Shellenberger testified before a congressional committee claiming that the US govt conducted a secret UFO retrieval program.
- [New Zealand MP Performs Traditional Haka Dance In Parliament, Rips Up Copy Of Indigenous Treaty Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/new-zealand-mp-performs-traditional-haka-dance-in-parliament-rips-up-copy-of-indigenous-treaty-bill/): The Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on the Indigenous Treaty Bill that would reinterpret an 184-year-old treaty
- [Iran Plans Clinics To Give Psychiatric Treatment To Women Flouting Nation’s Hijab Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/iran-plans-clinics-to-give-psychiatric-treatment-to-women-flouting-nations-hijab-laws/): The clinics will be named “hijab removal treatment clinic” and these will offer “scientific and psychological treatment for hijab removal”.
- [EU Slaps Meta With Nearly 800 Million Euro Fine, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/eu-slaps-meta-with-nearly-800-million-euro-fine-heres-why/): The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive branch and top antitrust enforcer, issued the 797.72 million euro ($841 million) penalty after its long-running investigation found that the company abused its dominant position and engaged in anti-competitive behaviour
- [India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/indias-capital-new-delhi-shuts-all-primary-schools-as-air-quality-worsens/): The pollution in New Delhi is likely to stay ‘severe’ on Friday, after which it will improve to ‘very poor’.
- [US Secret Service Agent Invited Ex-Girlfriend To Obamas' Hawaii Home, Had Sex In Michelle's Bathroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/us-secret-service-agent-invited-ex-girlfriend-to-obamas-hawaii-home-had-sex-in-michelles-bathroom/): According to the book, the officer had in fact sent her “several photos” of the house a week earlier she was called at the place
- [At least 15 people killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/at-least-15-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-syrias-damascus/): Israel has ramped up attacks on Iran-linked targets in Syria since it began its war on Gaza last year.
- [South African authorities blockade illegal mine with 4,000 people inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/south-african-authorities-blockade-illegal-mine-with-4000-people-inside/): South African authorities are blocking supplies for an estimated 4,000 people who are underground in an illegal mine.
- [Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israels-maximalist-demands-unlikely-to-lead-to-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/): Israel says it is open to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but analysts say no truce is on the horizon.
- [Another late season storm brewing in Caribbean, threatening Central America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/another-late-season-storm-brewing-in-caribbean-threatening-central-america/): It is forecast to become Tropical Storm Sara on Thursday near Central America before moving east towards the US.
- [No Back Channel Diplomacy With India On Champions Trophy: Pakistan Foreign Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/no-back-channel-diplomacy-with-india-on-champions-trophy-pakistan-foreign-office/): The spokesperson of Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, was asked questions at the weekly press briefing regarding the status of the cricket tournament scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year
- [Want To Work At DOGE? Here’s How You Can Apply; Elon, Vivek To Review Your Application](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/want-to-work-at-doge-heres-how-you-can-apply-elon-vivek-to-review-your-application/): While it remains unclear how DOGE will operate, its recent job listing said applicants will be vetted by Musk and Ramaswamy.
- [Russia Warns 'NATO Destruction' Over Ukraine Long Strikes, Says Ready To Talk Peace With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/russia-warns-nato-destruction-over-ukraine-long-strikes-says-ready-to-talk-peace-with-trump/): Russian spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned France that long-range missiles sent to Ukraine could target the French Embassy in Moscow. Zakharova slammed the French Defence Minister’s backing for Ukrainian strikes “beyond the frontline” with long-range Scalp missiles. “I would like to say this to Sebastien Lecornu: When the Kyiv regime strikes ‘beyond the frontline,’ let’s hope […]
- [Netanyahu Top Aide Grilled On 'Blackmailing IDF Officer', Intel Leak Suspect Claims PM 'Wanted More'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/netanyahu-top-aide-grilled-on-blackmailing-idf-officer-intel-leak-suspect-claims-pm-wanted-more/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, faces investigation for allegedly blackmailing an IDF officer to alter wartime records. The case involves a sensitive video recording from the PM’s office, which Braverman denies. Meanwhile, Netanyahu is under scrutiny for reportedly knowing about illegal classified leaks to the press, despite his office’s denials. A […]
- [Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/trumps-us-election-leaves-ukraine-scrambling-for-eu-military-assistance/): Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington and Brussels as possible.
- [Meta fined 798 million euros ($846m) for breaking EU antitrust rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/meta-fined-798-million-euros-846m-for-breaking-eu-antitrust-rules/): EU says Meta automatically ties its ad service – Facebook Marketplace – to Facebook, creating an unfair advantage.
- [Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria’s Damascus, Kill 15, Injure Dozens In Residential Areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israeli-airstrikes-hit-syrias-damascus-kill-15-injure-dozens-in-residential-areas/): Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus, killing 15 and injuring 16. It said it was targeting assets linked to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
- [‘You’ll Receive Painful Blows, Keep Waiting’: Iran Warns Israel Of Retribution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/youll-receive-painful-blows-keep-waiting-iran-warns-israel-of-retribution/): Salami said that ‘Zionists have now become Iran’s target’.
- [Iran Vows to Pursue Nuclear Programme for Security, UN Chief Warns Israeli Attack Will Trigger War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/iran-vows-to-pursue-nuclear-programme-for-security-un-chief-warns-israeli-attack-will-trigger-war/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will not engage in nuclear talks under pressure, blaming former President Trump for the current deadlock after his withdrawal from the nuclear deal. Araghchi reiterated Iran’s commitment to nuclear negotiations based on past agreements, emphasizing that cooperation depends on the seriousness of other parties. IAEA chief Rafael […]
- [Israel, Gaza and the fight for justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israel-gaza-and-the-fight-for-justice/): “The international community has let impunity fester.”
- [Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn comes out of retirement before 2026 games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/olympic-ski-champion-lindsey-vonn-comes-out-of-retirement-before-2026-games/): The 40-year-old returns from a five-year hiatus and is rejoining the USA ski team before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
- [COP 29: Developed economies must learn to prioritise lives over profits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/cop-29-developed-economies-must-learn-to-prioritise-lives-over-profits/): The ‘Wall Street Climate Consensus’ cannot be allowed to shape the new climate finance deal being negotiated in Baku.
- [Al Jazeera wins Amnesty International award for Colorado River reporting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/al-jazeera-wins-amnesty-international-award-for-colorado-river-reporting/): Journalists Megan O’Toole and Jillian Kestler-D’Amours win award for report on Indigenous fight for water rights in US.
- [Tulsi Gabbard Throwback: When Trump 2.0 Pick Slammed Pakistan Army, Was Dubbed A Russian Spy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/tulsi-gabbard-throwback-when-trump-2-0-pick-slammed-pakistan-army-was-dubbed-a-russian-spy/): Gabbard, who served four terms in Congress, has made several high-profile statements regarding the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh
- [Man Dies While Planting Bomb Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court, Explosion Videos Surface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/man-dies-while-planting-bomb-outside-brazils-supreme-court-explosion-videos-surface/): The attack happened on Wednesday night hours before Rio G20 and Xi Jinping’s Brasilia visit.
- ['Is This Cheese?' Woman Appears Shocked After Drugs Worth Rs 161 Crore Found In Her Bag At Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/is-this-cheese-woman-appears-shocked-after-drugs-worth-rs-161-crore-found-in-her-bag-at-airport/): When authorities at Chichago’s O’Hare International Airport asked her about the drugs in her bag, the woman asked, “Is this cheese?”
- [Russia's Kursk Offensive Before Trump Takes Office, Kim's North Korean Troops New Wagner For Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/russias-kursk-offensive-before-trump-takes-office-kims-north-korean-troops-new-wagner-for-putin/): The Russian military has assembled a force of 50,000 soldiers, including North Korean troops, as it prepares to begin an assault aimed at reclaiming territory seized by Ukraine in the Kursk region of Russia. A new US assessment concludes that Russia has massed the force without having to pull soldiers out of Ukraine’s east — […]
- [As Pakistan chokes on smog, is the government doing enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/as-pakistan-chokes-on-smog-is-the-government-doing-enough/): Authorities in the worst-hit Punjab province launch mobile clinics and shut schools amid record pollution levels.
- [It is time for Israel to be removed from the United Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/it-is-time-for-israel-to-be-removed-from-the-united-nations/): Its genocidal wars, apartheid practices and attacks on UN agencies and staff mean Israel should not remain a member.
- [Facing China, Trump to be “direct” in dealings with Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/facing-china-trump-to-be-direct-in-dealings-with-africa/): Cameron Hudson talks about how Trump’s approach to competing with China in Africa will dramatically differ from Biden’s.
- [Fact check: What are Trump’s plans for US economy, immigration, abortion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/fact-check-what-are-trumps-plans-for-us-economy-immigration-abortion/): What details do we know about US president-elect’s campaign promises for immigration, education, healthcare, abortion?
- [Why is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s new intel tsar, so controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/why-is-tulsi-gabbard-trumps-new-intel-tsar-so-controversial/): An isolationist in a key role for US-backed wars, Gabbard’s positions on Iran, Russia, Syria and India will be watched.
- [Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide’: UN committee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israels-warfare-methods-in-gaza-consistent-with-genocide-un-committee/): Israel ‘using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population’.
- [Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for US attorney general?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/who-is-matt-gaetz-trumps-pick-for-us-attorney-general/): Gaetz has been a controversial lawmaker and was until this week the subject of sexual misconduct investigations.
- [India To Seek Nijjar Aide Arsh Dalla's Extradition As Canada Denies Appeal For Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/india-to-seek-nijjar-aide-arsh-dallas-extradition-as-canada-denies-appeal-for-arrest/): India To Seek Nijjar Aide Arsh Dalla’s Extradition As Canada Denies Appeal For Arrest
- [Big Embarrassment For US As Pentagon Official Uses Chinese Fighter Jet's Photo For Veterans Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/big-embarrassment-for-us-as-pentagon-official-uses-chinese-fighter-jets-photo-for-veterans-day/): The post, shared on Instagram and X, featured an image of a twin-engine fighter jet resembling China’s J-35
- [China's Military Drills Show Its H-6 Bombers Are Ready To Strike Deep Into US Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/chinas-military-drills-show-its-h-6-bombers-are-ready-to-strike-deep-into-us-territory/): China’s H-6 bombers were deployed during military drills near Taiwan and the Taiwanese defence ministry detected them conducting simulated attack drills.
- [Haiti Police And Vigilantes Accused of Deadly Attack on Ambulance, US Halts Flights After Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/haiti-police-and-vigilantes-accused-of-deadly-attack-on-ambulance-us-halts-flights-after-firing/): The US banned all civilian flights to Haiti for a month after three planes near Port-au-Prince were hit by gunfire. The FAA’s move followed a Spirit Airlines jet from Florida being hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince and rerouting to the Dominican Republic. A flight attendant suffered minor injuries, and images posted online appeared to show […]
- [Gaza aid supply goes from ‘bad to worse’ after Israel misses US deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/gaza-aid-supply-goes-from-bad-to-worse-after-israel-misses-us-deadline/): Palestinians are forced to queue for hours for food they say is scarce due to Israel’s disruption of aid to the enclave.
- [Was violence toward Iraeli football fans unprovoked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/was-violence-toward-iraeli-football-fans-unprovoked/): Follow the sequence of events.
- [Israeli forces demolish mosque in Negev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/israeli-forces-demolish-mosque-in-negev/): Israeli forces have demolished a mosque in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran in the Negev.
- [The view from Gaza: What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/the-view-from-gaza-what-the-us-decision-not-to-punish-israel-looks-like/): The US decision not to follow through on its past warning to Israel carries fatal consequences for many trapped in Gaza.
- [Thousands fleeing RSF attacks in Sudan tell of extreme violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/thousands-fleeing-rsf-attacks-in-sudan-tell-of-extreme-violence/): Thousands of people were forced out of their homes when the Rapid Support Forces attacked Gezira state.
- [Countries at COP29 urged to invest trillions to cope with climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/countries-at-cop29-urged-to-invest-trillions-to-cope-with-climate-change/): Report urges $6.5 trillion annual investment in climate action by 2030 to meet targets and avoid future costs.
- [What Does Stephen Miller’s Appointment Mean For Indian Techies, H-1B Seekers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/14/what-does-stephen-millers-appointment-mean-for-indian-techies-h-1b-seekers/): A meeting held in the Trump tower in 2017 with tech CEOs, Trump and Stephen Miller attending sheds some light on how he’ll approach the H1-B visa issue.
- [Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic – UFC 309: MMA heavyweight championship fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/jon-jones-vs-stipe-miocic-ufc-309-mma-heavyweight-championship-fight/): Jones sends Miocic into retirement with a brutal back kick to the ribs on UFC 309 fight night in New York.
- [Super Typhoon Man-yi fells power lines, causes tidal surges in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/super-typhoon-man-yi-fells-power-lines-causes-tidal-surges-in-philippines/): The storm is expected to make second landfall in the northern Aurora province as tens of thousands are displaced.
- [“No excuse” for FIFA, UEFA silence over Israeli fan violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/no-excuse-for-fifa-uefa-silence-over-israeli-fan-violence/): Mouin Rabbani questions why FIFA and UEFA haven’t responded to the violence involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam
- [Mountain collapses in DR Congo revealing tonnes of copper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/mountain-collapses-in-dr-congo-revealing-tonnes-of-copper/): Video shows a mountain collapsing in Katanga, DR Congo, revealing massive quantities of copper.
- [PM Modi To Be Honoured With Nigeria's Second Highest National Honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pm-modi-to-be-honoured-with-nigerias-second-highest-national-honour/): PM Modi is currently on a three-nation visit, including to Nigeria.
- [Yasser and Fathi Arafat remembered, 20 years after their deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/yasser-and-fathi-arafat-remembered-20-years-after-their-deaths/): Tarek Arafat tells what it was like to grow up with a famous father and even more famous uncle.
- [A day in the life of a New Delhi roadside barber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-new-delhi-roadside-barber/): They come from far and wide to provide affordable haircuts and grooming services to the city’s labourers.
- [Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/germany-thrash-bosnia-7-0-netherlands-beat-hungary-4-0-in-nations-league/): Netherlands’s win was halted due to a medical emergency on Hungary’s assistant coach Adam Szalai.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 996](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-996/): As the war enters its 996th day, these are the main developments.
- [Brazil's First Lady Swears At Elon Musk In Viral Video, He Reacts With 'Lol' Emoji](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/brazils-first-lady-swears-at-elon-musk-in-viral-video-he-reacts-with-lol-emoji/): Brazil’s first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event at which she spoke about the need to regulate social media to rein in misinformation
- [Israel News | Second Attack On Netanyahu's Home: Flash Mobs Fired, No Damage Reported | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/israel-news-second-attack-on-netanyahus-home-flash-mobs-fired-no-damage-reported-news18/): Israel News | Second Attack On Netanyahu’s Home: Flash Mobs Fired, No Damage Reported | News18
- ['Need To Maintain Human Control Over Nuclear Weapons': Biden-Xi Discuss AI Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/need-to-maintain-human-control-over-nuclear-weapons-biden-xi-discuss-ai-risks/): Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met at APEC summit in Peru and discussed areas of cooperation and areas of differences.
- [At APEC 2024, Chinese leader Xi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/at-apec-2024-chinese-leader-xi-tells-biden-hes-ready-to-work-with-trump/): While Chinese President Xi Jinping never mentioned Trump by name, his message emphasised need for ‘mutual respect’.
- [Trump Picks 'Climate Skeptic' Chris Wright As Energy Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/trump-picks-climate-skeptic-chris-wright-as-energy-secretary/): Wright is a founder of Liberty Energy, which serves the energy companies that have massively increased US fossil fuel production.
- [Ali Khamenei Secretly Elected His Son As Iran's Next Leader: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/ali-khamenei-secretly-elected-his-son-as-irans-next-leader-reports/): Reports indicated that Ali Khamenei may abdicate before his death and let his son succeed him on the post.
- ['Crossed All Red Lines': Israel After Flash Bombs Fired At Netanyahu's Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/crossed-all-red-lines-israel-after-flash-bombs-fired-at-netanyahus-home/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the incident crossed “all red lines” in a post on X early on Sunday.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Nigeria, Receives Grand Welcome From Indian Diaspora | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pm-modi-arrives-in-nigeria-receives-grand-welcome-from-indian-diaspora-video/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Nigeria in the first leg of his three-nation visit.
- [What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/what-have-trump-administration-nominees-said-about-israel-and-its-wars/): While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump’s picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.
- [How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/how-will-donald-trumps-cabinet-picks-affect-his-foreign-policy/): The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.
- [Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/eight-killed-in-stabbing-attack-at-school-in-eastern-china-police-say/): Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say.
- [Israel escalates Lebanon bombardment as officials considers ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/israel-escalates-lebanon-bombardment-as-officials-considers-ceasefire-plan/): The Israeli military said the attacks were directed at Hezbollah infrastructure, including a weapons storage facility.
- [Israeli air raid on Gaza City school-turned-shelter kills 10 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/israeli-air-raid-on-gaza-city-school-turned-shelter-kills-10-people/): The strike took place at a UN-run school in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
- [Spooked By “Amazing” Houthi Arms, US Deploys F 35C To Red Sea, Stealth Jets ‘Draw First Kill’ | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/spooked-by-amazing-houthi-arms-us-deploys-f-35c-to-red-sea-stealth-jets-draw-first-kill-war/): The US military led an international task force in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden deploying F-35C stealth fighter jets for their first combat missions. These missions targeted Houthi rebel facilities in Yemen marking a significant operational milestone. The airstrikes, executed from November 9 to 10, hit multiple Houthi weapons storage sites, which housed […]
- [Massive Surge In India Google Searches For Legal Immigration, H1B Visa After Trump’s Win In US Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/massive-surge-in-india-google-searches-for-legal-immigration-h1b-visa-after-trumps-win-in-us-polls/): The people in Punjab led the search for the query on Google, followed by those in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala.
- [Trump’s Day 1 Plan: ‘Bankrupt Iran’? Tehran Denies Musk Meeting, Vows Nuclear Cooperation With… | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/trumps-day-1-plan-bankrupt-iran-tehran-denies-musk-meeting-vows-nuclear-cooperation-with-us/): Mnuchin, left, and then-vice president Mike Pence. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)US President-elect Donald Trump is planning on reviving his “maximum pressure strategy to bankrupt Iran” as soon as he takes office, according to a report citing a national security expert familiar with the Trump transition.The Financial Times says that Trump’s transition team is preparing executive orders […]
- ['We Need A British Trump': UK Ex-PM Elizabeth Truss Calls For 'Best Reforms'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/we-need-a-british-trump-uk-ex-pm-elizabeth-truss-calls-for-best-reforms/): Truss, who served as the British prime minister for just 49 days in 2022, was asked about the ties between India and the UK amid changing geopolitical situations.
- ['It's Going To Be Fun': Vivek Ramaswamy Details DOGE Plan, Indicates Massive Govt Job Cuts in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/its-going-to-be-fun-vivek-ramaswamy-details-doge-plan-indicates-massive-govt-job-cuts-in-us/): Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they will livestream every week to update the American public on the progress of the works by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- [G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/g7-backs-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-says-he-wants-to-end-war-next-year/): Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so the war with Russia ends in 2025 ‘through diplomatic means’.
- [What’s ‘Deus Vult’? A Tattoo That Could End Trump Pick Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Dream | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/whats-deus-vult-a-tattoo-that-could-end-trump-pick-pete-hegseths-pentagon-dream-us-news/): Pete Hegseth, nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of Defence, faces scrutiny over allegations of extremism linked to a tattoo reading “Deus Vult.” National Guard member DeRicko Gaither flagged the tattoo to leadership, citing its associations with white supremacist groups. Experts warn the phrase, once a Crusader rallying cry, is now linked to […]
- [8 Killed, 17 Injured As Student Goes On Stabbing Spree In China's Wuxi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/8-killed-17-injured-as-student-goes-on-stabbing-spree-in-chinas-wuxi/): The attack took place in the evening at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Jiangsu province
- [Seven Feared Dead In Deadly Attack On Security Check Post In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/seven-feared-dead-in-deadly-attack-on-security-check-post-in-pakistan/): The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack. However, neither the provincial government nor any senior law enforcement official have come out with any statement.
- [Media bias, inaccuracy and the violence in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/media-bias-inaccuracy-and-the-violence-in-amsterdam/): What one night of violence revealed about the western media’s failings on Israel and Palestine.
- [Zelensky Panics As NATO Nation Dials Putin? Ukraine Fears ‘Other Calls’ Will Follow Scholz’s Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/zelensky-panics-as-nato-nation-dials-putin-ukraine-fears-other-calls-will-follow-scholzs-move/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Germany’s Olaf Scholz on Friday of playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the chancellor spoke by phone to the Kremlin chief for the first time in almost two years.In the call, Scholz “condemned Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and called on President Putin to end […]
- [Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Unanimous Decision in Lackluster Fight | Boxing Match | Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/jake-paul-defeats-mike-tyson-by-unanimous-decision-in-lackluster-fight-boxing-match-texas/): Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a highly anticipated boxing match on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Despite Tyson’s legendary status, the 58-year-old was slow and struggled, landing only 18 punches compared to Paul’s 78. Tyson fought professionally for the first time in nearly 20 years, and after the fight, […]
- [After Disengagement, Focus Should Be On De-escalation: Jaishankar On Eastern Ladakh Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/after-disengagement-focus-should-be-on-de-escalation-jaishankar-on-eastern-ladakh-row/): Jaishankar said it is ‘reasonable’ to expect some improvement in India-China relations following the final round of disengagement but hesitated to say that there could be a reset of the ties.
- [“Out!” Ecuador Protests Against Noboa Over Blackouts, Crime, and Economic Crisis | Quito Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/out-ecuador-protests-against-noboa-over-blackouts-crime-and-economic-crisis-quito-protest/): Protests erupted on Nov. 15 in Quito against President Noboa’s government, sparked by blackouts, rising crime, and the ongoing economic crisis. The demonstration, one of the most intense in the capital, saw clashes between protesters and security forces, with burning tires and tear gas used. Protesters, including students and activists, chanted slogans like “Out, Noboa, […]
- [Narendra Modi’s Guyana Connection, Spanning Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/narendra-modis-guyana-connection-spanning-decades/): This will not be Narendra Modi’s first visit to Guyana, as he travelled to the Caribbean region in 2000, including stops in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago
- [Hits don’t match the hype in disappointing Tyson vs Paul fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/hits-dont-match-the-hype-in-disappointing-tyson-vs-paul-fight/): Booing fans, a weary 58-year-old fighter and lack of aggression mar one of the most hyped boxing fights of the year.
- [Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/georgia-election-body-confirms-ruling-partys-disputed-win-amid-protests/): Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.
- [Zambia’s Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/zambias-kariba-dam-crisis-is-one-of-inequality/): For far too long the Zambian and other African governments have prioritised urban over rural communities.
- [Watch: Moment Israel’s “Dumb Bomb” Strikes Photographer’s Childhood Neighbourhood | Hezbollah War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/watch-moment-israels-dumb-bomb-strikes-photographers-childhood-neighbourhood-hezbollah-war/): On November 15, AP photographer Hassan Ammar captured dramatic images of a rocket striking an 11-storey residential building in Beirut, followed by a massive explosion. Ammar, who grew up near the building, rushed to the scene after Israel issued a warning targeting the structure. During Lebanon’s civil war, the building was on the front line. […]
- [Truce To Backfire On Hezbollah? Trump To Use Ceasefire Window To ‘Lift All Restrictions On Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/truce-to-backfire-on-hezbollah-trump-to-use-ceasefire-window-to-lift-all-restrictions-on-israel/): Amid escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to lift all restrictions and delays on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel immediately after his inauguration, Israeli Channel 12 News reports.The assurance from Trump’s team came as Israel is considering a 60-day cease-fire with Hezbollah, which would provide a […]
- [Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/volunteers-mobilise-as-south-africa-says-it-will-rescue-trapped-miners/): Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called ‘criminal’ of food, water and medicine.
- [Gabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/gabon-votes-in-referendum-on-new-constitution-after-military-coup-last-year/): Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.
- [PM Modi Emplanes For Three-Nation Visit, To Attend G20 Summit In Brazil | Full Itinerary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/pm-modi-emplanes-for-three-nation-visit-to-attend-g20-summit-in-brazil-full-itinerary/): The visit marks significant milestones, including first visit by Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years and to Guyana in over 50 years.
- [Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul | Influencer Paul Beats Iron Mike Tyson In Drab Fight Which Crashes Netflix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-influencer-paul-beats-iron-mike-tyson-in-drab-fight-which-crashes-netflix/): 27-year-old Jake Paul, comprehensively won the fight against boxing great Mike Tyson 79-73. Billed as the biggest boxing match of 2024, the fight went the distance at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was clearly the better of the two fighters as 58-year-old Mike Tyson, was slow in his reflex. The effect […]
- [Dutch coalition gov’t survives after minister quits over Amsterdam violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/dutch-coalition-govt-survives-after-minister-quits-over-amsterdam-violence/): Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar unexpectedly resigned to protest alleged racist comments by some cabinet members.
- [Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/four-time-champions-ghana-out-of-afcon-2025-after-1-1-draw-with-angola/): The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.
- [Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/philippines-evacuates-thousands-as-super-typhoon-man-yi-nears/): President Marcos directs government to prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’, with millions at risk from storm surges.
- [‘The atmosphere was electric’ – the fall and rise of Morocco’s cinemas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/the-atmosphere-was-electric-the-fall-and-rise-of-moroccos-cinemas/): An important focus for socialising and learning until the 1980s, Morocco’s art-deco cinemas are undergoing a revival.
- ['No Intent To Assassinate Trump': Iran's Message To US Post Act Of War Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/no-intent-to-assassinate-trump-irans-message-to-us-post-act-of-war-threat/): The US had warned Tehran that any attempts on Donald Trump’s life would be considered an “act of war”.
- [Take Three | Watch CNN-News18 Editors Exclusive Conversation On Trump's Historic Win In US Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/take-three-watch-cnn-news18-editors-exclusive-conversation-on-trumps-historic-win-in-us-elections/): Take Three | Watch CNN-News18 Editors Exclusive Conversation On Trump’s Historic Win In US Elections
- [Paul beats Tyson as former heavyweight champ fails to turn the clock back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/paul-beats-tyson-as-former-heavyweight-champ-fails-to-turn-the-clock-back/): Boxing icon Tyson showed his age against social media phenomenon Paul, who won points in front of 72,300 fans.
- [Xi-Biden meet: Tariffs to Taiwan, what ails US-China ties as Trump looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/xi-biden-meet-tariffs-to-taiwan-what-ails-us-china-ties-as-trump-looms/): Trump’s presidency could see escalating trade wars. But ties have been rocky under Biden too.
- [Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/ten-newborns-killed-in-north-india-hospital-fire/): The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi.
- [Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/spies-like-them-the-intelligence-war-between-iran-israel/): As Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon continue without pause, the region’s long-fought shadow wars are gaining form.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 995](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-995/): As the war enters its 995th day, these are the main developments.
- [‘Stripped of our human dignity’: What it means to be hungry in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/stripped-of-our-human-dignity-what-it-means-to-be-hungry-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera contributor describes what it’s like to starve alongside her family under Israel’s relentless bombardment.
- [Russia Ukraine News | German Leader Scholz Urge Russian President To Engange In Peace Talks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/russia-ukraine-news-german-leader-scholz-urge-russian-president-to-engange-in-peace-talks-news18/): Russia Ukraine News | German Leader Scholz Urge Russian President To Engange In Peace Talks | News18
- [Netflix Down In US, India Ahead Of Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Boxing Bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/netflix-down-in-us-india-ahead-of-mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-boxing-bout/): Thousands of users reported of Netflix outage across India and the US.
- [Trump Picks Campaign Aide Karoline Leavitt, 27, For White House Press Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/trump-picks-campaign-aide-karoline-leavitt-27-for-white-house-press-secretary/): Leavitt will be the youngest person to ever hold the title of White House press secretary
- [Who Is Karoline Leavitt? Donald Trump’s Pick As Youngest White House Press Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/who-is-karoline-leavitt-donald-trumps-pick-as-youngest-white-house-press-secretary/): Donald Trump called Karoline Leavitt “highly effective communicator” stating that she will “excel at the podium” at White House.
- [Trump 2.0 Cabinet | Trump Picks Karoline Leavitt, Youngest Ever White House Press Secretary | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/trump-2-0-cabinet-trump-picks-karoline-leavitt-youngest-ever-white-house-press-secretary-news18/): Trump 2.0 Cabinet | Trump Picks Karoline Leavitt, Youngest Ever White House Press Secretary | News18
- [‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/need-a-change-sri-lankas-leftist-win-sparks-hopes-bridges-old-divides/): President Dissanayake’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.
- [‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/dastardly-deeds-family-of-malcolm-x-sues-us-agencies-over-assassination/): The civil rights leader’s family has accused the CIA, FBI and NYPD of concealing prior knowledge of the assassination.
- [US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/us-south-korea-and-japan-slam-dangerous-ties-between-russia-north-korea/): Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.
- [House Speaker Johnson resists calls to make Matt Gaetz ethics report public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/16/house-speaker-johnson-resists-calls-to-make-matt-gaetz-ethics-report-public/): The probe, slated to be released Friday, has been left in limbo after Gaetz resigned his role as House representative.
- [Protesters storm parliament in Abkhazia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/protesters-storm-parliament-in-abkhazia/): Protesters in the breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia stormed the parliament building
- [Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon as officials study US ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/israel-ramps-up-attacks-on-lebanon-as-officials-study-us-ceasefire-plan/): Israeli air strikes flattened five buildings in the Lebanese capital Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [What does Trump’s foreign policy team mean for the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/what-does-trumps-foreign-policy-team-mean-for-the-middle-east/): President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy team is quickly taking shape.
- [What action can developing nations take to tackle the climate crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/what-action-can-developing-nations-take-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis/): Financing is one of the main sticking points at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan.
- [Putin Lists Russia's Truce Demands In First Call With Scholz Since 2022, Ukraine Slams "Appeasement"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/putin-lists-russias-truce-demands-in-first-call-with-scholz-since-2022-ukraine-slams-appeasement/): Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held their first phone conversation since December 2022.The Kremlin said the two leaders had a “detailed and frank exchange of views” on Ukraine in what reports said was an hour-long call. Putin stressed that any peace deal must address Russia’s security interests and must take into […]
- [American Arrested For Carving Letters Into Japan Shrine Gate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/american-arrested-for-carving-letters-into-japan-shrine-gate/): A 65-year-old American tourist was arrested in Tokyo on November 13 for allegedly carving alphabetical characters into the pillar of a torii gate at the Meiji Jingu Shrine. This incident highlights Japan’s growing challenge of dealing with unruly visitors amidst a surge in inbound tourism. The country received nearly 27 million tourists by September, contributing […]
- [Xi Jinping Opens China-Funded Port In Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/xi-jinping-opens-china-funded-port-in-peru/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte participated in the virtual opening ceremony of the Chancay Port on November 14. Xi arrived in Peru earlier in the day to begin a state visit and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. During the ceremony, the leaders listened to updates from transportation officials from […]
- [How controversial is Trump’s pick of RFK Jr as US health secretary?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/how-controversial-is-trumps-pick-of-rfk-jr-as-us-health-secretary/): More about Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump’s health secretary pick who is sceptical of vaccines, the FDA and fluoride.
- [Typhoon Usagi wreaks havoc in Philippines as another storm approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/typhoon-usagi-wreaks-havoc-in-philippines-as-another-storm-approaches/): The Philippines is picking up the pieces after Typhoon Usagi flooded villages and forced thousands to evacuate.
- [Israel ‘Destroyed’ Iran’s Nuke Site, Tehran Promised Not To Kill Trump, Houthi Arms 'Scare' Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/israel-destroyed-irans-nuke-site-tehran-promised-not-to-kill-trump-houthi-arms-scare-pentagon/): Iran provided a written assurance to the Biden administration last month that it would not seek to assassinate then-GOP nominee Donald Trump. The October 14 message was aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington ahead of Trump’s potential return, as per the WSJ. The US sent Iran a “private written warning” in September that […]
- [‘Make Argentina Great Again’ Trump Meets President Javier Milei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/make-argentina-great-again-trump-meets-president-javier-milei/): US President-elect Donald Trump hosted Argentine President Javier Milei at a gala at his Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida on November 14. Milei became the first leader to meet Trump following his presidential election victory last week. During the event, Trump praised Milei for his achievements in Argentina, calling his work “incredible” and encouraging him to […]
- [German Chancellor Holds Talks With Putin On Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says 'Will Lead Nowhere'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/german-chancellor-holds-talks-with-putin-on-ukraine-zelenskyy-says-will-lead-nowhere/): Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks, condemning Russia’s war of aggression against Kyiv.
- [Germany’s Scholz speaks to Russia’s Putin for first time in two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/germanys-scholz-speaks-to-russias-putin-for-first-time-in-two-years/): The Russian leader said he is open to talks, but intends to keep the territory Moscow seized in Ukraine.
- [Biden Finalises $6.6b CHIPS Award For TSMC As Trump Threatens Tariffs, China Warns US On Lai Transit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/biden-finalises-6-6b-chips-award-for-tsmc-as-trump-threatens-tariffs-china-warns-us-on-lai-transit/): The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion funding agreement with Taiwan’s TSMC to build advanced chip facilities in Arizona, a move to boost US semiconductor production. This deal, part of the CHIPS Act, aims to address national security concerns and reduce reliance on Taiwan for leading-edge chips. Former President Trump criticized the initiative, calling […]
- [LA Residents Stage Bear Attacks On Cars For Insurance, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/la-residents-stage-bear-attacks-on-cars-for-insurance-arrested/): Security camera footage released by the California Department of Insurance on 13 November showed a man in a bear costume entering and damaging luxury cars. Authorities also released images of the costume used in the incidents. Four residents of Los Angeles were arrested and accused of falsely claiming a bear caused the damage, defrauding three […]
- [Project Esther: A Trumpian blueprint to crush anticolonial resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/project-esther-a-trumpian-blueprint-to-crush-anticolonial-resistance/): The Heritage Foundation strategy offers an insight into the persecution anti-Zionists will face in Trump’s America.
- [Israel 'Strikes Hezbollah' In Beirut Amid Trump's Ceasefire 'Deadline'; Iranian Officials In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/israel-strikes-hezbollah-in-beirut-amid-trumps-ceasefire-deadline-iranian-officials-in-lebanon/): Israel continued strikes on Lebanon amid indications of movement in US-led diplomatic contacts towards ending the conflict. On Nov 15, an Israeli airstrike flattened a building near a busy Beirut junction amid intensified strikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas. The attack struck near the Tayouneh junction in an area where the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs meet other parts […]
- [Hamas 'Ready For Ceasefire' In Gaza, Urges Trump To 'Pressure' Israel Into Ending War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/hamas-ready-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-urges-trump-to-pressure-israel-into-ending-war/): A senior Hamas official said US-President elect Donald Trump should put “pressure” on Israel to end the ongoing war in Gaza.
- [French court orders release of Lebanon’s Georges Ibrahim Abdallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/french-court-orders-release-of-lebanons-georges-ibrahim-abdallah/): Abdallah was given a life sentence for his role in the murders of US’s Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimant.
- [What a second Trump presidency means for the Middle East and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-the-middle-east-and-ukraine/): Marc Lamont Hill discusses the impact of a second Trump presidency on US foreign policy and global crises.
- [Two Drunk British Soldiers Caught Having Sex In Rs 75 Crore Military Helicopter: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/two-drunk-british-soldiers-caught-having-sex-in-rs-75-crore-military-helicopter-report/): The UK Army personnel noticed the rotors of the chopper swaying up and down with strange noises coming from the inside.
- [Donald Trump Hosts Argentina's President Milei In First World Leader Meet Post-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/donald-trump-hosts-argentinas-president-milei-in-first-world-leader-meet-post-election/): Milei, who is known for his populist agenda and drastic economic reforms, praised Trump’s political comeback, calling his reelection “the greatest political comeback in history”
- [Crux Decode: Will Trump's Pro-Israel Picks Embolden Netanyahu And His Allies To Annex The West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/crux-decode-will-trumps-pro-israel-picks-embolden-netanyahu-and-his-allies-to-annex-the-west-bank/): US President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel. This was one of the first ambassador appointments that the new President elect has made, since winning the November 5th election. Huckabee has a close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has also repeatedly expressed […]
- [Tihar Jail Heightens Shraddha Walkar Murder Accused's Security Amid Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/tihar-jail-heightens-shraddha-walkar-murder-accuseds-security-amid-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-threat/): Aftab Poonawalla is currently lodged in Tihar jail for the gruesome murder of his live-in partnership Shraddha Walkar in 2022.
- [Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/protesters-storm-parliament-in-breakaway-georgian-region-of-abkhazia/): Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia.
- [Aid-Desperate Ukraine Offers To Replace US Soldiers In Europe, Trump Says 'War Has Got to Stop'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/aid-desperate-ukraine-offers-to-replace-us-soldiers-in-europe-trump-says-war-has-got-to-stop/): Ukraine is exploring ways to gain support from President-elect Trump, with Mikhail Podoliak suggesting Ukraine could replace US troops in Europe and offer rare minerals like lithium and titanium. Podoliak also discussed Ukraine’s “victory plan,” which calls for NATO membership and no territorial concessions to Russia, but faces mixed reactions in the West. While Trump […]
- [Croatian PM sacks health minister accused of corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/croatian-pm-sacks-health-minister-accused-of-corruption/): Prosecutors accuse suspects of ‘accepting and giving bribes, abuse of position and authority and money laundering’.
- [The role sport boycotts play in Israel’s war on Gaza.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/the-role-sport-boycotts-play-in-israels-war-on-gaza/): We explore what role the sports field could play in a movement to boycott Israel over its war on Gaza.
- [Woman With Rare Disease Waiting For Blindness To 'Cure' Hallucinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/woman-with-rare-disease-waiting-for-blindness-to-cure-hallucinations/): Despite her condition, the elderly woman sees hope in complete blindness, believing it will end her constant hallucinations, providing a sense of peace and relief
- [Attorney General Asks Netanyahu To Sack Ben-Gvir, US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions On Far-Right Ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/attorney-general-asks-netanyahu-to-sack-ben-gvir-us-lawmakers-seek-sanctions-on-far-right-ministers/): Israel Attorney General has told PM Netanyahu that he must reevaluate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s tenure. This comes in the wake of allegations of Ben Gvir’s illegal intervention into operational police matters and his politicization of police promotions. The two have clashed repeatedly over Ben Gvir’s handling of the police, with the AG […]
- [Pakistan's Punjab Province Declares Health Emergency Due To Smog, 2 Million Seek Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/pakistans-punjab-province-declares-health-emergency-due-to-smog-2-million-seek-treatment/): About 1.93 people across the province experienced respiratory diseases and heart problems amid thick smog in Lahore and other cities.
- [COP29: India Pushes For $1.3 Trillion Annual Climate Finance, Stronger Action By Developed Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/cop29-india-pushes-for-1-3-trillion-annual-climate-finance-stronger-action-by-developed-nations/): India strongly asserted that bringing in elements of any new goal outside the Paris Agreement’s mandate is unacceptable, and ruled out any scope for negotiating the 2015 accord
- [Pakistan Fails To Find Buyer For State-Owned Airlines, Bid's Live Telecast Adds Insult to Injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/15/pakistan-fails-to-find-buyer-for-state-owned-airlines-bids-live-telecast-adds-insult-to-injury/): The government set a minimum sale price of 85 billion Pakistani rupees (approximately Rs 250 crore) for a 60% stake in PIA.
- [PM Modi Meets Joe Biden, Brazil President At G20 Summit In Rio de Janeiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/pm-modi-meets-joe-biden-brazil-president-at-g20-summit-in-rio-de-janeiro/): Post Content
- [Video: Mother of paralysed Al Jazeera journalist goes on hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/video-mother-of-paralysed-al-jazeera-journalist-goes-on-hunger-strike/): Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi’s mother has started a hunger strike in plea for him to leave Gaza for treatment.
- [Argentina’s Stolen Identity: A 46-year search for the truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/argentinas-stolen-identity-a-46-year-search-for-the-truth/): Stolen at birth during Argentina’s dictatorship, a 46-year-old man finally finds his biological family.
- [In Poland, where criticising Israel remains taboo, Gaza solidarity rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/in-poland-where-criticising-israel-remains-taboo-gaza-solidarity-rises/): A Polish artist is among those raising awareness about alleged atrocities committed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
- [Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/acute-food-insecurity-to-hit-most-people-in-south-sudan-next-year-says-un/): Almost 7.7 million people will be classified as acutely food insecure in the country as it grapples with floods and war.
- [Bernie Sanders pushes to block US arms sale to Israel: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/bernie-sanders-pushes-to-block-us-arms-sale-to-israel-all-you-need-to-know/): US Senate is set to vote this week on ‘historic’ resolutions to halt a $20bn weapons deal with Israel.
- [Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ukraine-gets-green-light-to-use-us-long-range-missiles-whats-next/): Biden authorises Ukraine to use ATACMS inside Russia, angering Moscow, which accuses Washington of escalating conflict.
- [After Qatar Ouster, Hamas Shifts Base to Turkey? Israel Prez "Blocked" From Entering Turkey Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/after-qatar-ouster-hamas-shifts-base-to-turkey-israel-prez-blocked-from-entering-turkey-airspace/): Senior Hamas members have left Qatar last week for Turkey, the Times of Israel reported quoting an Arab diplomat. The move comes after Doha said it was walking away from efforts to mediate an end to the war in Gaza. The unnamed Arab diplomat though downplayed the significance of the move for Hamas, as per […]
- [‘Invaders’: Viral Video Shows Khalistan Sympathiser Targeting Canadians | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/invaders-viral-video-shows-khalistan-sympathiser-targeting-canadians-exclusive/): In a video of a religious procession in Surrey, Khalistan supporter and YouTuber Indi Jaswal is allegedly seen asking Canadians to go to Europe or England
- [Here's What PM Modi Gifted To Nigerian President During His Historic Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/heres-what-pm-modi-gifted-to-nigerian-president-during-his-historic-visit/): PM Modi concluded a productive visit to Nigeria on Sunday, where he was awarded the country’s second-highest civilian honour.
- [What Happens When AQI Hits 999, Is There Any Measurement Beyond That? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/what-happens-when-aqi-hits-999-is-there-any-measurement-beyond-that-explained/): When the AQI reaches 999, it is considered an emergency situation. In most cases, the AQI never exceeds 500, even in places with severe pollution.
- [Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s Brother Anmol Taken Into Police Custody In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/gangster-lawrence-bishnois-brother-anmol-taken-into-police-custody-in-us/): Intelligence sources said that a non-bailable warrant was issued against Anmol earlier this month
- [Trudeau Admits Mistakes In Handling Canadian Immigration System, Announces Policy Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/trudeau-admits-mistakes-in-handling-canadian-immigration-system-announces-policy-change/): Trudeau pointed out that some individuals and organisations, including fake colleges and large corporations, have been exploiting the immigration system for their own gain.
- [Kim Seeks ‘Limitless’ Nukes, Slams US Support for Ukraine; China 'Will Not Sit Idly' Xi Tells Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/kim-seeks-limitless-nukes-slams-us-support-for-ukraine-china-will-not-sit-idly-xi-tells-biden/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged a “limitless” expansion of his nuclear programme to counter US-led threats. Kim also slammed the US for enhancing nuclear deterrence with South Korea and strengthening ties with Japan, likening it to an “Asian NATO.” Kim made the comments at a conference with army officials on Nov. 15, as […]
- [Masked Men Break Into Windsor Castle; Smash Through Security Gate, Scale Fence, Steal 2 Vehicles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/masked-men-break-into-windsor-castle-smash-through-security-gate-scale-fence-steal-2-vehicles/): King Charles and Queen Camilla were not inside at the time of the incident but Prince William and his family were believed to be at Adelaide Cottage, which is part of the sprawling estate
- ['Pouring Oil On Fire': Russia Seethes As Biden’s Missile Move Ups The Ukraine Stakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/pouring-oil-on-fire-russia-seethes-as-bidens-missile-move-ups-the-ukraine-stakes/): Russia had earlier warned that any such decision by the US would mean that Washington and NATO were in direct confrontation with Moscow.
- [Tottenham’s Bentancur banned for seven games over racist remark about Son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/tottenhams-bentancur-banned-for-seven-games-over-racist-remark-about-son/): Uruguayan midfielder found guilty of ‘aggravated breach’ in comments about his South Korean club captain Son Heung-min.
- [Russia accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine war with missile decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/russia-accuses-biden-of-escalating-ukraine-war-with-missile-decision/): Kremlin says any decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia would mean the US was directly involved.
- [Aaqib Javed replaces Jason Gillespie as interim Pakistan white-ball coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/aaqib-javed-replaces-jason-gillespie-as-interim-pakistan-white-ball-coach/): Javed’s interim appointment runs until March 9, 2025, coinciding with the end of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
- [How Donald Trump Could Bypass Senate To Install His Cabinet Picks | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/how-donald-trump-could-bypass-senate-to-install-his-cabinet-picks-explained/): Most of Trump’s Cabinet picks easily won confirmation during his first 2017-2021 term in office. But the Senate rejected some candidates and others, like Labor Secretary nominee Andrew Puzder, were forced to withdraw after it became clear they would not have enough support to win a confirmation vote
- [Bangladesh ex-ministers face ‘massacre’ charges, Hasina probe deadline set](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/bangladesh-ex-ministers-face-massacre-charges-hasina-probe-deadline-set/): International Crimes Tribunal asks to complete probe against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and submit report by December 17.
- [Access to climate education is a matter of justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/access-to-climate-education-is-a-matter-of-justice/): Educational systems across the world are not preparing new generations to take action on climate change.
- [New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog as pollution reading breaks record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/new-delhi-shrouded-in-toxic-smog-as-pollution-reading-breaks-record/): India’s capital shuts schools and halts construction after air pollution shoots up to its worst level this season.
- [‘Starting WW 3!’ Trump Allies Furious As Biden Lifts Long-Range Weapons Ban On Ukraine | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/starting-ww-3-trump-allies-furious-as-biden-lifts-long-range-weapons-ban-on-ukraine-russia/): US President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, as per US officials. Biden’s decision is a major change in US policy which comes only two months before he demits the Oval Office. It’s the first time that Biden allowed the Ukrainian military to use the system […]
- [Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/sri-lanka-leader-reappoints-amarasuriya-as-pm-retains-finance-and-defence/): Dissanayake picks a 21-member cabinet as he plans sweeping reforms, including a campaign promise of a new constitution.
- [Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/philippines-us-sign-military-intelligence-sharing-deal-to-counter-china/): The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally’s national defence.
- [A Muslim perspective on abortion: Beyond ‘pro-choice’ and ‘pro-life’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/a-muslim-perspective-on-abortion-beyond-pro-choice-and-pro-life/): The binary of the US debate fails to reflect Islam’s nuanced approach to abortion, grounded in divine law and ethics.
- [Philippines cleans up as Super Typhoon Man-yi leaves deadly trail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/philippines-cleans-up-as-super-typhoon-man-yi-leaves-deadly-trail/): At least eight people are reportedly killed as sixth major storm hits the country in less than a month.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US long-range missiles will ‘speak for themselves’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-us-long-range-missiles-will-speak-for-themselves/): The US says it will allow Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike inside Russia.
- [Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/delhi-shuts-schools-bans-construction-as-pollution-levels-hit-new-high/): Schools go online until further notice because of toxic smog in the latest bid to ease Indian capital’s health crisis.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 997](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-997/): As the war enters its 997th day, these are the main developments.
- [‘Overwhelming Love’: Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Wakes Up To Sudden Fame After Paul-Tyson Fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/overwhelming-love-ring-girl-sydney-thomas-wakes-up-to-sudden-fame-after-paul-tyson-fight/): The Paul-Tyson flight brought about a sudden fame to a college student present during the match as a ring girl, Sydney Thomas.
- [Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei In Coma? But His Office Shares Pic Meeting Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/iran-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-in-coma-but-his-office-shares-pic-meeting-envoy/): The image posted on Khamenei’s X account shows him in his office talking to Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani
- [‘I will not be silent’: Australia censures senator for King Charles protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/i-will-not-be-silent-australia-censures-senator-for-king-charles-protest/): Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets as Senate expresses disapproval of protest against the monarch.
- ['Inbox Full Of...': Death Threats To Indian-American CEO Over 84-Hour Workweeks For Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/inbox-full-of-death-threats-to-indian-american-ceo-over-84-hour-workweeks-for-employees/): The Indian-American CEO of a startup received death threats for listing demanding requirements for the job in his company.
- [24-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered In Car Boot In London, Indian-Origin Husband Absconding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/24-year-old-woman-found-murdered-in-car-boot-in-london-indian-origin-husband-absconding/): The UK police are investigating the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was found in a car boot in east London, and have launched a manhunt for her Indian-origin husband.
- ['Proud British Citizen With Good Indian Values': Sudha Murty Praises Son-In-Law Rishi Sunak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/proud-british-citizen-with-good-indian-values-sudha-murty-praises-son-in-law-rishi-sunak/): Murty’s statement came as she joined Sunak and her daughter Akshata Murty as the guest of honour at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s annual Diwali gala in London.
- [Trump taps Big Tech critic Brendan Carr to lead communications agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/trump-taps-big-tech-critic-brendan-carr-to-lead-communications-agency/): Republican has accused major tech platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel’.
- [Biden Allows Ukraine To Use Weapons Sent By US To Strike Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/biden-allows-ukraine-to-use-weapons-sent-by-us-to-strike-russia/): Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range attacks in the coming days, the sources said, without revealing details due to operational security concerns.
- ['Make America Healthy Again...': Robert F Kennedy Jr Enjoys Fast Food He Once Called 'Poison'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/make-america-healthy-again-robert-f-kennedy-jr-enjoys-fast-food-he-once-called-poison/): Robert F Kennedy Jr was pictured with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, sharing a McDonald’s meal aboard Trump’s plane, days after he was picked to lead the Health and Human Services Department.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Brazil To Participate In G20 Summit After Nigeria Visit | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/pm-modi-arrives-in-brazil-to-participate-in-g20-summit-after-nigeria-visit-updates/): PM Modi arrived in the Rio de Janerio after wrapping up his visit to Nigeria, where he held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- [Israel Eliminates Hezbollah's Chief Spokesperson Mohammed Afif In Central Beirut Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/israel-eliminates-hezbollahs-chief-spokesperson-mohammed-afif-in-central-beirut-strikes/): Israel’s strike in central Beirut is a rare one as the IDF has been bombing city’s southern suburbs since the beginning of war.
- [Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/lebanese-australians-reminded-of-past-wars-as-israel-attacks-lebanon-again/): Israel’s latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia’s Lebanese community.
- [Australian veteran broadcaster arrested over alleged sexual offences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/australian-veteran-broadcaster-arrested-over-alleged-sexual-offences/): Radio host Alan Jones previously denied allegations of indecent assault aired by local media.
- [Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/biden-no-reversal-of-us-clean-energy-advances-ahead-of-trump-presidency/): Biden became the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon, where he emphasised fight against climate change.
- [Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/is-there-any-way-to-stop-the-war-in-sudan/): The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians.
- [Pope Francis urges inquiry into Gaza genocide allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pope-francis-urges-inquiry-into-gaza-genocide-allegations/): The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel’s conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.
- [Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/biden-to-allow-ukraine-to-use-us-weapons-inside-russia-reports/): Move comes as Biden heads into his final months in US office, with Trump believed to be more favourable towards Russia.
- [‘Pro-Putin’ Trump’s Win Leaves Ukraine At Europe’s Mercy As Russia ‘Escalates’ War: Will EU Step Up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pro-putin-trumps-win-leaves-ukraine-at-europes-mercy-as-russia-escalates-war-will-eu-step-up-2/): As Ukraine faces increasing pressure to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia, officials have emphasized the importance of security guarantees over territorial boundaries. Despite losing ground in the east, Ukraine insists on maintaining its claim over occupied territories and will not formally renounce them. Talks, however, are expected to focus on ensuring a ceasefire holds, with […]
- [India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/india-police-arrest-23-after-violence-erupts-in-northeast-state-of-manipur/): Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community, were recovered on Friday.
- [Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/bangladeshs-yunus-seeks-time-says-election-roadmap-after-reforms/): The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in address marking 100 days in power.
- [IDF Strike Kills Two Lebanese Soldiers, Synagogue Damaged in Haifa Attack, Hezbollah Official Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/idf-strike-kills-two-lebanese-soldiers-synagogue-damaged-in-haifa-attack-hezbollah-official-killed/): An Israeli airstrike on a building in central Beirut killed Hezbollah’s media relations chief Mohammed Afif according to Lebanese security sources. The strike occurred in the Ras al-Naba’a neighbourhood, not in Hezbollah’s stronghold in the southern suburbs. Lebanese media also reported an unusual airstrike in the area, which targeted a building possibly housing the Syrian […]
- [India Stepped Out Of Comfort Zone, Embraced Innovation: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/india-stepped-out-of-comfort-zone-embraced-innovation-pm-modi/): PM Modi while addressing the Indian diaspora in Nigeria said India is creating new pathways for progress.
- [‘Could Give Russia A Major Win’: Democrats Cast Doubt On Tulsi Gabbard's Inclusion In Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/could-give-russia-a-major-win-democrats-cast-doubt-on-tulsi-gabbards-inclusion-in-trump-2-0/): Gabbard’s comments on Russia, seen as supportive, have sparked fear that her inclusion in Trump 2.0 could weaken US national security.
- [On 1,000th Day Of War, Russia Targets Ukraine With Fierce Missile, Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/on-1000th-day-of-war-russia-targets-ukraine-with-fierce-missile-drone-attacks/): Zelenskyy said Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones in a large-scale attack across Ukraine.
- [After Nigeria Visit, PM Modi Heads To Rio For G20 Summit: Here's A Look At His Schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/after-nigeria-visit-pm-modi-heads-to-rio-for-g20-summit-heres-a-look-at-his-schedule/): PM Modi thanked Nigeria for a productive visit that he said would invigorate the friendship between India and the West African country.
- [Biden Becomes First Sitting US President To Visit Amazon Rainforest Ahead Of G20 Rio Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/biden-becomes-first-sitting-us-president-to-visit-amazon-rainforest-ahead-of-g20-rio-summit/): Biden, whose tenure ends in January, began the historic trip to Manaus amid fears that Donald Trump would undo his green policies.
- [Trump's Defence Secretary Pick Paid Woman To Head Off Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/trumps-defence-secretary-pick-paid-woman-to-head-off-sexual-assault-lawsuit-report/): Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, was accused of sexual assault in 2017, and he denied any wrongdoing.
- [Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/trump-nominates-climate-change-sceptic-chris-wright-as-energy-secretary/): Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said ‘there is no climate crisis’ and champions fossil fuel production.
- [Pope Francis Calls For Probe Into Genocide Allegations Against Israel's Campaign In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pope-francis-calls-for-probe-into-genocide-allegations-against-israels-campaign-in-gaza/): Earlier in September, Pope Francis had called Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon “immoral” and disproportionate.
- [Gold Watch Gifted To Captain Who Saved Titanic Survivors Sells for Record $2 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/gold-watch-gifted-to-captain-who-saved-titanic-survivors-sells-for-record-2-million/): Captain Arthur Rostron diverted his passenger ship, the Carpathia, to rescue over 700 people from the sinking Titanic.
- [After Shells & Troops, North Korea Sending Its Long-Range Koksan Artillery to Russia to Hit Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/after-shells-troops-north-korea-sending-its-long-range-koksan-artillery-to-russia-to-hit-ukraine/): Rare North Korean long-range cannon geo-located to flatcars heading west in Siberia may be Pyongyang’s latest arms reinforcement to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, news reports and open source researchers said on Friday.The popular pro-Russia Telegram channel Vodevoda Veshchaet (150,000+ subscribers) was the first to publish images of heavy artillery pieces on flatcars. The single photograph […]
- [Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/japans-troops-to-train-with-us-australian-forces-amid-concerns-over-china/): Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about ‘dangerous conduct’ by the Chinese military.
- [Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah's Main Spokesperson As Lebanon Considers Ceasefire Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/israeli-strike-kills-hezbollahs-main-spokesperson-as-lebanon-considers-ceasefire-proposal/): Israeli warplanes pounded central Beirut as Lebanese officials are considering their response to a US-brokered ceasefire proposal.
- [‘Pro-Putin’ Trump’s Win Leaves Ukraine At Europe’s Mercy As Russia ‘Escalates’ War: Will EU Step Up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pro-putin-trumps-win-leaves-ukraine-at-europes-mercy-as-russia-escalates-war-will-eu-step-up/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed Kyiv’s desire to end the war with Russia next year through diplomatic means. He stated that talks with US President-elect Donald Trump would be taken seriously, with Ukraine focusing on achieving peace through negotiations. Zelensky believes the war will end sooner with Trump in power. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Lloyd […]
- [Bangladesh To Seek Sheikh Hasina's Extradition From India, Says Muhammud Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/bangladesh-to-seek-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-from-india-says-muhammud-yunus/): Yunus had long promised to extradite Hasina from India over the deaths of hundreds of protesters during a mass uprising against her.
- ['Hindi Becoming Popular In Nigeria': PM Modi Addresses Indian Community In Abuja | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/hindi-becoming-popular-in-nigeria-pm-modi-addresses-indian-community-in-abuja-watch/): PM Modi also thanked the people of Nigeria for a rousing welcome and bestowing him with the country’s second-highest civilian honour.
- [Democrats, next time try fighting for the working class](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/democrats-next-time-try-fighting-for-the-working-class/): The Democratic Party’s decision to abandon working-class voters is bearing the expected disastrous results.
- [Video: Super typhoon Man-yi forces mass evacuation in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/video-super-typhoon-man-yi-forces-mass-evacuation-in-the-philippines/): Super Typhoon Man-yi has hit the Philippines’ main island of Luzon with winds up to 185 kilometres per hour.
- [Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/jorge-martin-of-spain-wins-2024-motogp-championship-in-barcelona/): Jorge Martin finishes third in the Barcelona MotoGP to become first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.
- [Drunk Man Killed By French Police In Paris After 'Threatening Messages': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/drunk-man-killed-by-french-police-in-paris-after-threatening-messages-report/): According to a source, the man was “very drunk” and brandished a dummy gun shouting “Allahu Akbar” in a Paris suburb.
- [Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets In Response To 'Massive' Russian Attack On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-in-response-to-massive-russian-attack-on-ukraine/): Russia launched a “hellish” barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least nine people across the country.
- [India's Free Trade Pacts Not Paused, All Talks Progressing As Per Schedule: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/indias-free-trade-pacts-not-paused-all-talks-progressing-as-per-schedule-official/): Besides the EU and the UK, India is negotiating these agreements with Australia, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Oman.
- [Xi Warns Biden Not To Cross 'Red Line' By Supporting Taiwan As China Prepares For Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/xi-warns-biden-not-to-cross-red-line-by-supporting-taiwan-as-china-prepares-for-trump/): Xi Jinping listed Taiwan, human rights and China’s development interests as key red lines in his conversation with Biden.
- [Iran “Secretly Elected” Its Next Supreme Leader? Khamenei’s "Son to Succeed Him" Amid Protest Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/iran-secretly-elected-its-next-supreme-leader-khameneis-son-to-succeed-him-amid-protest-fears/): Tehran has secretly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as his successor, signalling preparations for a leadership transition amid concerns over Ali Khamenei’s health. The selection took place on September 26 when 60 members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts convened at Khamenei’s demand. The experts were reportedly instructed to decide […]
- [Israeli strike on Beirut building kills Hezbollah spokesman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/israeli-strike-on-beirut-building-kills-hezbollah-spokesman/): Mohammad Afif was a long-time media advisor to Hezbollah’s former secretary general Hassan Nasrallah.
- [Banana Art Controversy: Is This $1 Million Artwork Worth the Hype?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/banana-art-controversy-is-this-1-million-artwork-worth-the-hype/): Maurizio Cattelan’s artwork *”Comedian”*, featuring a banana taped to a wall, is set to sell for $1 million to $1.5 million at Sotheby’s auction on November 20. Debuted at Art Basel in 2019, the piece has sparked controversy and curiosity. While the original fruit is gone, the banana is regularly replaced, as part of the […]
- [Xi’s Implicit Warning To Trump? China Tells Biden ‘Taiwan And…’ Are Four Red Lines US Mustn’t Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/xis-implicit-warning-to-trump-china-tells-biden-taiwan-and-are-four-red-lines-us-mustnt-cross/): Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States on Saturday not to cross a “red line” in support for Taiwan, but told his counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing was willing to work with the incoming administration of Donald Trump.Biden and Xi met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, two […]
- [Israeli attack targets Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/israeli-attack-targets-gaza-school-sheltering-displaced-palestinians/): At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli strike on a UN-run school in northern Gaza.
- [Yunus on Hasina: She can call herself Bangladesh PM, reality differs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/yunus-on-hasina-she-can-call-herself-bangladesh-pm-reality-differs/): At COP29, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval.
- [Israel bombs residential building in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, killing 50](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/israel-bombs-residential-building-in-north-gazas-beit-lahiya-killing-50/): Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.
- [PM Modi In Nigeria: How Nigerian Media Covered The Historic Visit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pm-modi-in-nigeria-how-nigerian-media-covered-the-historic-visit/): Prime Minister Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora as he arrived in Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday.
- [Powerful Super Typhoon Man-Yi Causes Destruction In Catanduanes, Heads For Luzon In Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/powerful-super-typhoon-man-yi-causes-destruction-in-catanduanes-heads-for-luzon-in-philippines/): Typhoon Man-yi struck the northern Philippines on Nov. 16, causing widespread destruction. The powerful storm hit the eastern province of Catanduanes with winds up to 195 km/h and gusts reaching 240 km/h. Thousands fled to shelters, including churches and malls, as authorities issued life-threatening warnings. Videos from Catanduanes showed fallen trees, downed powerlines, and flooded […]
- [Georgia's Election Chief Splashed With Paint Amid Protests Over Controversial Polls | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/georgias-election-chief-splashed-with-paint-amid-protests-over-controversial-polls-watch/): Georgia’s parliamentary elections on October 26 were mired in controversy, with opposition parties accusing fraud and Russian interference.
- [US Reports First Case Of New Mpox Strain 'Clade 1'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/us-reports-first-case-of-new-mpox-strain-clade-1/): The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health
- [PM Modi, Tinubu Discuss India-Nigeria Strategic Ties, Threats Posed By Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/pm-modi-tinubu-discuss-india-nigeria-strategic-ties-threats-posed-by-terrorism/): Modi’s visit to Nigeria is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years.
- [Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/russia-launches-massive-attack-on-ukraines-energy-infrastructure/): Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.
- [Video: War has reduced one of Gaza’s best-loved restaurants to a food kiosk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/video-war-has-reduced-one-of-gazas-best-loved-restaurants-to-a-food-kiosk/): One of Gaza’s oldest restaurants, that survived multiple wars on the enclave has been reduced to a basic food kiosk.
- [‘All Red Lines Crossed!’ Three Held After Flash Bombs Fired At Netanyahu’s Caesarea Home Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/all-red-lines-crossed-three-held-after-flash-bombs-fired-at-netanyahus-caesarea-home-amid-war/): Three people were arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after a pair of flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea and landed in the yard, the Israel Police said.No damage was reported in the incident and a joint statement from the security bodies noted that Netanyahu and his […]
- [Caught On Cam: Georgia Election Commission Chief Doused In Paint After Divisive Parliamentary Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/caught-on-cam-georgia-election-commission-chief-doused-in-paint-after-divisive-parliamentary-vote/): On November 16, Georgia’s Election Commission Chief, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, was attacked by opposition official David Kirtadze. Kirtadze, a member of the UNM opposition party, threw paint at Kalandarishvili during a meeting to confirm the final election results. The incident occurred after Kirtadze attempted to speak without following protocol, which led officials to turn off his […]
- [Mapping Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s healthcare system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/mapping-israeli-attacks-on-lebanons-healthcare-system/): Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 286 attacks on medical facilities.
- [Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/two-saved-from-abandoned-south-africa-gold-mine-after-court-orders-rescue/): Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.
- [Xi Takes Centre Stage At APEC With Biden Off To Side, China Beats US In Asia Pacific Influence War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/xi-takes-centre-stage-at-apec-with-biden-off-to-side-china-beats-us-in-asia-pacific-influence-war/): At the APEC summit on November 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage in the family photo, while US President Joe Biden was positioned at the back corner. Xi arrived early, while Biden was the last leader to arrive. The seating arrangement raised concerns about Washington’s diminishing role in the Asia-Pacific region amid growing […]
- [Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/jon-jones-sends-stipe-miocic-into-retirement-in-front-of-trump/): Jones pulls off a stunning knockout of Miocic at UFC 309, folding his opponent with a spinning back kick.
- [Gaza children with no family left “just wandering the streets”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/gaza-children-with-no-family-left-just-wandering-the-streets/): Mohamad Elmasry talks about a recent Human Rights Watch report that focused on forced displacements.
- [The UK’s NHS to roll out free antismoking pill. Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/the-uks-nhs-to-roll-out-free-antismoking-pill-will-it-work/): The UK’s National Health Service hopes the drug will help reduce the cost of treating serious illnesses.
- [Senegal votes as President Faye eyes parliamentary majority to push reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/senegal-votes-as-president-faye-eyes-parliamentary-majority-to-push-reforms/): More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.
- [African states making Russia/China deals has “implications”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/african-states-making-russia-china-deals-has-implications/): Ebenezer Odabare talks about why African countries need to consider the consequences when choosing foreign partners.
- [Trump “bad” for climate change but all not lost if …](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/trump-bad-for-climate-change-but-all-not-lost-if/): Adair Turner on how a Trump administration is expected to push back on climate action, but says there are other options.
- [Trail of destruction as Typhoon Man-yi lashes the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/17/trail-of-destruction-as-typhoon-man-yi-lashes-the-philippines/): Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing hundreds of thousands of people
- [Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/brazil-arrests-five-suspects-in-alleged-lula-assassination-plot/): Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
- [EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/eu-court-starts-hearing-case-over-hungarys-alleged-anti-lgbtq-law/): The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
- [Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/hong-kong-democracy-activists-jailed-who-are-they-whats-the-case-about/): The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a ‘coup’.
- [Qatar Confirms Hamas Left Doha, Decision On Office Soon | 'No Business As Usual' US Warns Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/qatar-confirms-hamas-left-doha-decision-on-office-soon-no-business-as-usual-us-warns-turkey/): The United States will make clear to the government of Turkey that there can be no more business as usual with Hamas, the State Department said on Monday (November 18), when asked about reports that some Hamas leadership that had been in Qatar had moved to Turkey.State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, who did not confirm […]
- [Maori 'Haka' Chants Echo As Thousands Protest New Zealand's Indigenous Bill | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/maori-haka-chants-echo-as-thousands-protest-new-zealands-indigenous-bill-watch/): More than 35,000 demonstrators poured into the harbourside city of Wellington, shutting down busy streets as their spirited procession inched its way towards parliament
- [Understanding Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/understanding-irelands-solidarity-with-palestine/): We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
- [Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/recess-appointments-can-trump-bypass-senate-to-appoint-gaetz-other-aides/): Donald Trump’s support for ‘recess appointments’ fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
- [Germany, Finland Hint at Russian 'Sabotage' As Sweden Says Second Sea Cable Cut in Baltic Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/germany-finland-hint-at-russian-sabotage-as-sweden-says-second-sea-cable-cut-in-baltic-sea/): German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks like an act of sabotage and a “hybrid action”, without knowing who is to blame.A 1,170km (730-mile) telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany was severed in the early hours of Monday, while a 218km internet link between Lithuania […]
- [Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Alarm In Pakistan. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/donald-trumps-cabinet-picks-spark-alarm-in-pakistan-heres-why/): Pakistan has been rattled over key Trump picks who have called for boosting US-India ties and punishing Islamabad for promoting terrorism.
- [Poverty hit Palestinians repair banknotes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/poverty-hit-palestinians-repair-banknotes-in-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza are being forced to pay to have tattered banknotes repaired.
- [Pro-Palestine protests at G20 summit in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/pro-palestine-protests-at-g20-summit-in-brazil/): Protesters near the G20 summit in Brazil are calling upon world leaders to get a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Mixed feelings in Lebanon as anticipation of a ceasefire builds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/mixed-feelings-in-lebanon-as-anticipation-of-a-ceasefire-builds/): Anticipation of further Israeli strikes and hopes for a ceasefire compete for hearts and minds in Lebanon.
- [US envoy: ‘Real opportunity’ for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/us-envoy-real-opportunity-for-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/): US envoy Amos Hochstein said he sees a “real opportunity” for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
- [BJP ordered to take down campaign video stigmatising Muslims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/bjp-ordered-to-take-down-campaign-video-stigmatising-muslims/): India’s ruling BJP party has been told to take down an election campaign video depicting Muslims taking over a house.
- [This woman has been charged with hate crimes against a Palestinian couple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/this-woman-has-been-charged-with-hate-crimes-against-a-palestinian-couple/): A woman that attacked a Palestinian couple in the US has now been charged with two hate crime counts.
- [Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/germany-says-sabotage-presumed-in-damaged-baltic-sea-telecom-cables/): European nations say Russia deploying ‘hybrid activities’ against NATO and EU, but haven’t blamed Moscow for incidents.
- [More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/more-than-200-children-killed-in-lebanon-amid-israeli-bombardment-un/): Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
- [Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/mass-rape-victim-gisele-pelicot-condemns-cowardice-of-accused-abusers/): Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
- [Mansarovar Yatra Resumption, Direct India-China Flights: What Jaishankar Discussed With Wang Yi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/mansarovar-yatra-resumption-direct-india-china-flights-what-jaishankar-discussed-with-wang-yi/): Both sides recognised that the recent disengagement process along the LAC had contributed to peace and tranquility in border areas.
- [Delayed, Cancelled, Re-Scheduled: Over 100 Air India Passengers Stranded In Phuket For 80 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/delayed-cancelled-re-scheduled-over-100-air-india-passengers-stranded-in-phuket-for-80-hours/): Air India said that the flight was initially cancelled after the crew onboard ran into Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) issues. Later, the Airbus A320 aircraft encountered technical issues and was taken back to Phuket.
- [Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Base With US Long-range Missiles After Biden’s Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/ukraine-strikes-russian-military-base-with-us-long-range-missiles-after-bidens-approval/): This comes a day after the Biden administration authorised Ukraine to use US-made weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory
- [Son Of Norway's Crown Princess Arrested On Suspicion of Rape: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/son-of-norways-crown-princess-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape-police/): Police did not say when the alleged rape occurred, but only that “the victim must have been unable to resist the act”.
- [Israel To Rejig Iran Nuke Attack Plan Post-Trump Takeover, Vows To Attack Hezbollah Despite Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/israel-to-rejig-iran-nuke-attack-plan-post-trump-takeover-vows-to-attack-hezbollah-despite-truce/): The Israeli PM said that Tel Aviv’s ability to act against Iran’s nuclear programme “will be reevaluated” once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office in Jan. Benjamin Netanyahu made the remarks during a hearing of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Nov. 18.He also said that Israel’s decision to refrain from attacking “certain […]
- [Australia vs India: Mitch Marsh’s take on 2024 Border-Gavaskar Test series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/australia-vs-india-mitch-marshs-take-on-2024-border-gavaskar-test-series/): Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh tells Al Jazeera his thoughts ahead of the clash between the two best Test teams.
- [President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/president-challenges-election-results-as-georgia-cracks-down-on-protesters/): President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to ‘widespread violations’.
- [Putin Expected To Visit India, Dates Being Finalised As Preparations Underway, Confirms Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/putin-expected-to-visit-india-dates-being-finalised-as-preparations-underway-confirms-kremlin/): Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been cautious about where he travels abroad these days, is likely to visit India in the coming months.
- [Russia's Putin Brings New Order That Hikes Use of Nuclear Arms As Ukraine War Marks 1,000 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/russias-putin-brings-new-order-that-hikes-use-of-nuclear-arms-as-ukraine-war-marks-1000-days/): Putin’s endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy comes on the 1,000th day after he sent troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022
- [India, China Discuss Next Steps In Ties Following Disengagement Process In Eastern Ladakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/india-china-discuss-next-steps-in-ties-following-disengagement-process-in-eastern-ladakh/): Jaishankar and Wang held delegation-level talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro late on Monday
- [US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Lebanon for ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/us-envoy-amos-hochstein-arrives-in-lebanon-for-ceasefire-talks/): Top Biden administration official visits Beirut hours after Israeli military strikes the centre of Lebanese capital.
- [Israel’s attacks on Lebanon’s healthcare system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/israels-attacks-on-lebanons-healthcare-system/): Part of Israel’s strategy against Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to involve attacking the healthcare system.
- [Are ATACMS missiles ‘too late’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/are-atacms-missiles-too-late-for-ukrainian-strikes-on-russia/): Washington has reportedly allowed Ukraine to attack deep within Russia, a move that has provoked Putin.
- [Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with pledge to ‘never submit’ to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/ukraine-marks-1000-days-of-war-with-pledge-to-never-submit-to-russia/): Kyiv warns against appeasement of Moscow; Russia insists victory coming, lowers threshold for use of nuclear weapons.
- [Iran criticises EU shipping sanctions, denies sending missiles to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/iran-criticises-eu-shipping-sanctions-denies-sending-missiles-to-russia/): Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians’ fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.
- [No more monkey mania as Thai city clamps down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/no-more-monkey-mania-as-thai-city-clamps-down/): The city of Lopburi has rounded up and sterilised macaques after they became rampant.
- [On genocide, Trump will be no different from Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/on-genocide-trump-will-be-no-different-from-biden/): Trump picked ‘staunchly pro-Israel’ cadres for his administration, like all other US presidents of the past 75 years.
- [Facing genocide while disabled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/facing-genocide-while-disabled/): Palestinians with disabilities in Gaza have experienced immense suffering due to displacement and the absence of care.
- [Thousands protest as Maori rights march reaches New Zealand parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/thousands-protest-as-maori-rights-march-reaches-new-zealand-parliament/): Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in front of New Zealand’s parliament against proposed changes to Maori rights.
- [Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/oppositions-abdullahi-wins-presidential-election-in-breakaway-somaliland/): ‘Irro’ took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.
- [‘No Golden Bullet’ Putin ‘Moved’ Critical Asset Out Of ATACMS Range, Ukraine Divided Over Biden Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/no-golden-bullet-putin-moved-critical-asset-out-of-atacms-range-ukraine-divided-over-biden-move/): The decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with ATACMS could be a decisive boost for Kyiv, the Ukrainian foreign minister has said. “It could be a game changer. The longer Ukraine can strike, the shorter the war will be,” Andrii Sybiha told reporters on Nov. 18.He argued that Kyiv has the “full right […]
- [G20 Summit Updates | S Jaishankar, Chinese Foreign Minister Meet For First Time Since Border Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/g20-summit-updates-s-jaishankar-chinese-foreign-minister-meet-for-first-time-since-border-deal/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It marked their first meeting since India and China signed the border disengagement deal in October.The two leaders discussed disengagement along the India-China border, among other global issues. Commenting on […]
- [Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/parts-of-great-barrier-reef-record-highest-coral-deaths-due-to-heat-storms/): Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world’s largest living structure.
- [Trump’s promise to end war has Ukraine on “tenterhooks”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/trumps-promise-to-end-war-has-ukraine-on-tenterhooks/): Samir Puri on how long Ukraine may be able to use US-made missiles against targets inside Russia, why they’re nervous.
- [Sitting A Lot Raises Risk Of Heart Attack That Even Working Out Can’t Undo: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/sitting-a-lot-raises-risk-of-heart-attack-that-even-working-out-cant-undo-study/): Researchers said even switching to a standing desk would not cancel the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle
- [Tel Aviv suburb hit by rocket fired from Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/tel-aviv-suburb-hit-by-rocket-fired-from-lebanon/): A rocket fired from Lebanon injured at least six people and sparked a fire in Tel Aviv on Monday night.
- [Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/tens-of-thousands-march-in-new-zealand-maori-rights-protest/): One of New Zealand’s largest ever protests in support of Maori rights drew 42,000 people to parliament.
- [G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/g20-leaders-call-for-comprehensive-ceasefires-in-gaza-and-lebanon/): Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the ‘product of political decisions’.
- [North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/north-koreas-kim-meets-russian-minister-amid-deepening-ties/): North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
- [Trump bucks Washington “establishment” with Defence Secretary pick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/trump-bucks-washington-establishment-with-defence-secretary-pick/): Niall Stanage talks about why Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of defence secretary is raising concern.
- [Tens of thousands protest New Zealand Maori rights bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/tens-of-thousands-protest-new-zealand-maori-rights-bill/): Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.
- [UK Announces Relaunch Of FTA Talks With India After Modi-Starmer Meet In Rio de Janeiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/uk-announces-relaunch-of-fta-talks-with-india-after-modi-starmer-meet-in-rio-de-janeiro/): Following Starmer and Modi’s meeting, Downing Street said the UK would seek a new strategic partnership with India, including a trade agreement.
- [Trump Picks Former Lawmaker Sean Duffy As Next Transportation Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/trump-picks-former-lawmaker-sean-duffy-as-next-transportation-secretary/): Sean Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, was a member of the Financial Services Committee.
- [‘Many’ children injured in car crash at school in China, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/many-children-injured-in-car-crash-at-school-in-china-reports-say/): Videos circulating on Chinese social media show screaming children and people lying injured on the ground.
- ['No Foul Play': Canada Police On Death Of Indian-Origin Woman Inside Walmart Oven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/no-foul-play-canada-police-on-death-of-indian-origin-woman-inside-walmart-oven/): The Halifax Police have concluded their investigation into the death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, found in a Walmart bakery oven, ruling out foul play.
- ['Matt Gaetz Paid For Sex': Lawyer For Two Women Who Testified To US House Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/matt-gaetz-paid-for-sex-lawyer-for-two-women-who-testified-to-us-house-panel/): The committee also heard from the formerly underage woman herself, who testified that Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 998](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-998/): As the war enters its 998th day, these are the main developments.
- [‘Noted Progress In Disengagement’: Jaishankar After Meeting Chinese Counterpart At G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/noted-progress-in-disengagement-jaishankar-after-meeting-chinese-counterpart-at-g20/): Jaishankar had earlier said the disengagement part of the “problem” with China along the Line of Actual Control had been put at rest
- ['Condemn Terrorism In All Its Forms': G20 Rio Summit Calls For Peaceful Resolutions To Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/condemn-terrorism-in-all-its-forms-g20-rio-summit-calls-for-peaceful-resolutions-to-wars/): The G20 Rio Declaration emphasised addressing humanitarian crises, including in Gaza and Lebanon, while reaffirming support for a two-state solution and condemning terrorism.
- [Biden, Trudeau Miss Traditional G20 'Family Photo' With World Leaders; Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/biden-trudeau-miss-traditional-g20-family-photo-with-world-leaders-heres-what-happened/): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also missed the picture and later posed with Biden and Trudeau in a separate huddle.
- [Israeli Airstrike Kills 4, Injures Several In Central Beirut Near Key Govt Buildings: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/israeli-airstrike-kills-4-injures-several-in-central-beirut-near-key-govt-buildings-report/): The airstrike occurred in a part of Beirut close to several Lebanese government buildings not affiliated with Hezbollah and foreign diplomatic buildings
- [Hong Kong jails all 45 pro-democracy activists in largest security case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/hong-kong-jails-all-45-pro-democracy-activists-in-largest-security-case/): Academic Benny Tai sentenced to 10 years, while others receive sentences of between four years and seven years.
- [Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches India’s 4,700-Kg GSAT-N2 Satellite Into Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/elon-musks-spacex-launches-indias-4700-kg-gsat-n2-satellite-into-space/): The GSAT-N2 satellite is designed to provide data and internet services to remote regions and enable in-flight Internet connectivity across India
- [Global South Hit By Food, Fuel, Fertiliser Crisis Due To Conflicts: PM Modi At G20 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/global-south-hit-by-food-fuel-fertiliser-crisis-due-to-conflicts-pm-modi-at-g20-summit/): PM Modi made the remarks at the G20 session on ‘Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty’.
- [PM Modi Holds Talks With World Leaders On Sidelines Of G20 Summit To Boost Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-world-leaders-on-sidelines-of-g20-summit-to-boost-ties/): On sidelines of G20 Summit, PM Modi on Monday interacted with several world leaders, including from US, UK Italy, Singapore and Spain, among other nations.
- [Trump taps ex-lawmaker and Fox Business host for transportation secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/trump-taps-ex-lawmaker-and-fox-business-host-for-transportation-secretary/): US president-elect says former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will usher in a ‘golden age of travel’.
- [Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/israeli-strikes-hit-component-of-irans-nuclear-programme-netanyahu/): PM says last month’s attacks hit Tehran’s nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.
- [Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/biden-issues-more-israeli-settler-sanctions-ahead-of-trump-term/): Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.
- [US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/us-no-frills-pioneer-spirit-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/): The Florida-based airline is the first major US airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2011.
- [Ongoing search for survivors after building collapses in Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ongoing-search-for-survivors-after-building-collapses-in-tanzania/): Rescue workers continue to search for survivors two days after a 4-storey building collapsed in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
- [US ATACMS missiles challenge Russian red line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/us-atacms-missiles-challenge-russian-red-line/): The United States has given Ukraine permission to use US-made ATACMS missiles to hit targets inside Russia.
- [At least five people killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/at-least-five-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanons-capital/): Latest attack in central Beirut strikes a building near parliament and several embassies, causing ‘great damage’.
- [Al Jazeera 360 pushes back against Swedish claims film is ‘dangerous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/al-jazeera-360-pushes-back-against-swedish-claims-film-is-dangerous/): Al Jazeera 360 documentary Behind Closed Doors focuses on families whose children were removed by European authorities.
- [Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ecuador-declares-60-day-state-of-emergency-to-help-battle-wildfires/): State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.
- [UNRWA Chief asks: What’s the plan for Palestinian refugees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/unrwa-chief-asks-whats-the-plan-for-palestinian-refugees/): Philippe Lazzarini, says there is ‘no plan B’ if Israel bans the agency from supporting Palestinian refugees
- [IDF Deploys Artillery In Lebanon For the First Time Since Withdrawal in 2000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/idf-deploys-artillery-in-lebanon-for-the-first-time-since-withdrawal-in-2000/): For the first time since the IDF’s withdrawal from Lebanon, an artillery battery from the 411th “Keren” Battalion has been deployed in the country to support combat operations. The deployment marks a significant escalation, extending the range of IDF artillery fire into Lebanese territory. Heavy artillery strikes targeted deep into Lebanon as the IDF advanced […]
- [US Hits Israeli Settler Group With Sanctions Over West Bank Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/us-hits-israeli-settler-group-with-sanctions-over-west-bank-violence/): Settler violence had been on the rise prior to the eruption of the Gaza war, and has worsened since the conflict began over a year ago
- [Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/russia-vetoes-sudan-ceasefire-resolution-at-un-security-council/): UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach ‘national ceasefire’.
- [Russia Says Biden Fueling Ukraine War, NATO Nation Doubts ATACMS Will Make Difference On Battlefield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/russia-says-biden-fueling-ukraine-war-nato-nation-doubts-atacms-will-make-difference-on-battlefield/): The Kremlin said Biden’s outgoing administration will escalate tensions by permitting Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. Kremlin Spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said that Putin has already explained that it is not Ukraine who would deliver these but the countries who grant permission to do so. Russian officials have repeatedly cautioned that the West is […]
- [Mercosur Deal Talks Anger French Farmers, Protests Across France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/mercosur-deal-talks-anger-french-farmers-protests-across-france/): Farmers across France staged protests on November 18 against a potential trade deal between Europe and Mercosur countries. The demonstrations included highway blockades near Paris as farmers voiced concerns about the deal’s impact on agriculture. President Macron reaffirmed his opposition to the Mercosur agreement, aligning with farmers’ criticisms of the deal. Michel-Edouard Leclerc, president of […]
- [Trump Confirms Plan To Declare National Emergency, Use Military For Mass Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/trump-confirms-plan-to-declare-national-emergency-use-military-for-mass-deportations/): Trump’s team was reportedly evaluation steps to unlock Pentagon resources to expand detention space and deport illegal immigrants.
- [Ethnic violence surges again in India’s Manipur state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ethnic-violence-surges-again-in-indias-manipur-state/): Government buildings were ransacked and cars set on fire in India’s Manipur state.
- [Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/trump-says-ready-to-use-military-national-emergency-for-mass-deportations/): US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign vow, but questions over authority remain.
- [Is Gaza stuck between outgoing and incoming US administrations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/is-gaza-stuck-between-outgoing-and-incoming-us-administrations/): The Biden administration was complicit in Israeli war crimes, but will things be even worse under Trump’s White House?
- [Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/brazilian-president-lula-unveils-anti-poverty-hunger-alliance-at-g20/): Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadow the gathering of the world’s largest economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- [Bangladesh Receives First Direct Cargo Shipment From Pakistan In Possible Shift In Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/bangladesh-receives-first-direct-cargo-shipment-from-pakistan-in-possible-shift-in-relations/): Bangladesh’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus had earlier held meetings with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders, but not PM Modi.
- [Trump Attends UFC Fight As Musk Suggests Public Should Weigh In On Treasury Pick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/trump-attends-ufc-fight-as-musk-suggests-public-should-weigh-in-on-treasury-pick/): Trump has already announced many picks for the new administration in recent days, however, Treasury is the most important slot he has left to fill
- ['People-Centric Decisions Of India Taken...': PM Modi Addresses G20 Summit In Rio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/people-centric-decisions-of-india-taken-pm-modi-addresses-g20-summit-in-rio/): PM Modi extended support to Brazil’s initiative for a ‘global alliance against hunger and poverty’ and called for reform of global governance institutions.
- [Netanyahu Says Israel’s Retaliatory Strike Hit 'Specific Component' Of Iran’s Nuclear Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/netanyahu-says-israels-retaliatory-strike-hit-specific-component-of-irans-nuclear-program/): Speaking in the Knesset, Netanyahu said the attack had degraded Iran’s defence and missile production capabilities.
- [Al Jazeera series on children in care attacked by Sweden’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/al-jazeera-series-on-children-in-care-attacked-by-swedens-government/): Sweden’s PM has said an AJ documentary series on children taken into social care poses a security threat to his country.
- [We can’t fight the climate crisis without fighting militarism | All Hail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/we-cant-fight-the-climate-crisis-without-fighting-militarism-all-hail/): The impact of war is so much more than just the emissions from tanks, ships and warplanes.
- [G20 summit in Brazil: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/g20-summit-in-brazil-whats-on-the-agenda-and-why-it-matters/): Discussions are likely to be complicated by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to launch a tariff war.
- [Ukrainian teacher-turned-soldier shoots down Russian missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ukrainian-teacher-turned-soldier-shoots-down-russian-missile/): Ukraine Air Force shares video of a former preschool teacher shooting down a Russian missile
- [Ready To Deliver On Modi-Xi Common Understandings To Improve Ties: China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/ready-to-deliver-on-modi-xi-common-understandings-to-improve-ties-china/): At their Kazan meeting, the two leaders endorsed the India-China agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and issued directions to revive various bilateral dialogue mechanisms, signalling attempts to normalise ties that were hit by a deadly military clash in 2020
- [‘F*** You, Elon Musk’: Brazil’s First Lady Janja Lula Da Silva Slams Billionaire At G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/f-you-elon-musk-brazils-first-lady-janja-lula-da-silva-slams-billionaire-at-g20/): Brazil’s First Lady Janja Lula da Silva caused a stir at a G20 event in Rio De Janeiro by swearing at Elon Musk during a discussion on combating fake news and regulating social media networks. Amid her speech, a ship’s horn interrupted, prompting her to joke, “I think it’s Elon Musk,” followed by the remark, […]
- [South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/south-african-miners-trapped-underground-what-you-need-to-know/): Police officials surrounded the mine and cut off suppliers to the illegal miners, hoping to force them out.
- [It’s time for G20 to take the initiative to help build a fairer world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/its-time-for-g20-to-take-the-initiative-to-help-build-a-fairer-world/): The G20 countries coming together in Brazil can help lay the foundations for a new, more just global order.
- [Conditions severely worsen in the destroyed shelters of Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/conditions-severely-worsen-in-the-destroyed-shelters-of-khan-younis/): Video shows the severely worsening conditions for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis living in destroyed shelters.
- [Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Teams, schedule, times, players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/australia-vs-india-border-gavaskar-trophy-teams-schedule-times-players/): What’s at stake as India face Australia in the five-match Test series? Who are the key players? Al Jazeera answers.
- [Large food convoy violently looted in Gaza, UNRWA says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/large-food-convoy-violently-looted-in-gaza-unrwa-says/): At least 98 vehicles from a 109-truck convoy were lost Saturday in one of the worst such incidents, the UN agency says.
- [Netanyahu Aide Under Suicide Watch In Prison, “Gave Hostage Data" to Bild to Help PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/netanyahu-aide-under-suicide-watch-in-prison-gave-hostage-data-to-bild-to-help-pm/): A former aide to the Israeli PM is suspected of liaising between officials in the Prime Minister’s Office and Germany’s tabloid to leak a secret document, Channel 13 reported. Eli Feldstein, the central suspect in the security documents leak, allegedly leaked a sensitive document to the Bild German newspaper. Yisrael Einhorn, who is currently overseas, […]
- [How Factory Pollution May Be Linked To Unexpected Snowfall | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/18/how-factory-pollution-may-be-linked-to-unexpected-snowfall-explained/): A study by scientists found that industrial pollution can trigger a phenomenon that results in more snowfall in nearby areas.
- [Hezbollah Says Israel 'Cannot Impose Conditions' For Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/hezbollah-says-israel-cannot-impose-conditions-for-truce/): Israel expanded the focus of its operations from Gaza to Lebanon, vowing to secure the north and allow tens of thousands of people displaced by the cross-border fire to return home
- ['You Are A Champion Among Leaders': Guyana's President Praises PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/you-are-a-champion-among-leaders-guyanas-president-praises-pm-modi/): PM Modi became the first Indian leader to visit Guyana in 56 years and was accorded a ceremonial welcome.
- [Republicans Push To Bar Trans People From Using Women’s Bathrooms After McBride’s Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/republicans-push-to-bar-trans-people-from-using-womens-bathrooms-after-mcbrides-win/): House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, from using women’s restrooms in Capitol
- [Tottenham appeal against length of Bentancur ban for racial slur on Son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/tottenham-appeal-against-length-of-bentancur-ban-for-racial-slur-on-son/): Tottenham accept misconduct ruling against Uruguayan midfielder but appeal against length of seven-game ban.
- [Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/australia-vs-india-kohli-and-rohit-in-spotlight-for-border-gavaskar-trophy/): Australia and India resume a rivalry ready to challenge the Ashes as Test cricket’s number one.
- [US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-another-un-security-council-resolution-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire/): The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of captives.
- [US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-gaza-ceasefire/): Vote marks fourth time Joe Biden’s administration has vetoed a UNSC Gaza ceasefire resolution since Israel’s war began.
- [Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/biden-has-pivoted-to-allow-ukraine-to-use-us-missiles-in-russia-why-now/): Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.
- [Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/delhi-air-pollution-why-has-india-failed-to-clean-up-its-toxic-smog/): State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.
- [How was a UN aid convoy robbed near Israeli military positions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/how-was-a-un-aid-convoy-robbed-near-israeli-military-positions/): Israeli and US media have reported aid robberies taking place within sight of Israeli military positions
- [Biden trying to “spare” Ukraine a “humiliating defeat” against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/biden-trying-to-spare-ukraine-a-humiliating-defeat-against-russia/): Stefan Wolff on how US permission to allow Ukraine to attack military targets inside Russia may “even” the battlefield.
- [ICC sentences Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz to 10 years over Mali war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/icc-sentences-al-hassan-ag-abdoul-aziz-to-10-years-over-mali-war-crimes/): Al Hassan was convicted in June of war crimes during the 2012-13 period, when Ansar al-Din ruled Timbuktu.
- [All That Remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/all-that-remains/): Fault Lines follows the journey of a 13-year-old amputee from Gaza named Leyan as she seeks treatment in the US.
- [Police in Georgia break up protest camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/police-in-georgia-break-up-protest-camp/): Police in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi have dragged away and arrested anti-government protesters.
- [Who Is Dr Mehmet Oz? Trump Picks TV Host To Head Public Health Insurance Program | Trump Latest News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/who-is-dr-mehmet-oz-trump-picks-tv-host-to-head-public-health-insurance-program-trump-latest-news/): Donald Trump has chosen talk show host and surgeon Mehmet Oz, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Oz has been on US television screens for nearly 20 years, first appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2004. He went on to have his own talk show – The Dr Oz Show, […]
- [Israeli attack hits hospital as doctors work to save patient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israeli-attack-hits-hospital-as-doctors-work-to-save-patient/): Video shows doctors working to save patients amid heavy Israeli attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza.
- [Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/russian-lawmakers-endorse-bill-banning-child-free-propaganda/): Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries from adopting Russian children.
- [US restricting Ukraine’s strikes to Kursk a “signal” to North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-restricting-ukraines-strikes-to-kursk-a-signal-to-north-korea/): Yuliya Kazdobina on Ukrainian reaction to US setting a limit on where US made weapons can be used inside Russia.
- [It is time to support Pacific Ocean stewards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/it-is-time-to-support-pacific-ocean-stewards/): Pacific Island nations are working to protect their waters from the impact of climate change, but can’t do it alone.
- [Israeli posturing over Lebanon ceasefire “not the reality”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israeli-posturing-over-lebanon-ceasefire-not-the-reality/): Menachem Klein talks about Netanyahu’s flawed strategy for imposing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. 
- [Israel Reaches Out To 'Expert' Ukraine To Counter Iranian Kamikaze Drones After Initial Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israel-reaches-out-to-expert-ukraine-to-counter-iranian-kamikaze-drones-after-initial-snub/): Israeli companies are now engaging with Ukraine’s defense sector to tackle the increasing threat of Iranian drones. This shift follows Israel’s earlier dismissal of Ukraine’s warnings. Ukraine’s extensive drone expertise, gained through its ongoing war, is attracting interest from Western firms. Ukrainian officials previously sought Israeli cooperation but faced rejection, a source of frustration. With […]
- [Will the House ethics panel release report on Gaetz misconduct allegations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/will-the-house-ethics-panel-release-report-on-gaetz-misconduct-allegations/): The House speaker is against the release of the report that looks into the sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz.
- [More than two dozen gang members killed after attempted attack in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/more-than-two-dozen-gang-members-killed-after-attempted-attack-in-haiti/): Police and armed residents have killed 28 gang members after they attempted to attack a suburb of Haiti’s capital.
- [Why have British farmers marched on UK’s Parliament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/why-have-british-farmers-marched-on-uks-parliament/): British farmers say they will be forced to sell farms under inheritance tax reforms.
- [Iraq conducts first national census in nearly 40 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/iraq-conducts-first-national-census-in-nearly-40-years/): Count stokes tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan, with fears that reduced numbers will lessen Kurdish clout in sectarian system.
- [Video: Al Jazeera journalist injured while reporting on Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/video-al-jazeera-journalist-injured-while-reporting-on-israeli-attack/): Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat has been injured while reporting on an Israeli attack that hit a house in Gaza City.
- [How we survive Israel’s war on the West Bank | Close Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/how-we-survive-israels-war-on-the-west-bank-close-up/): As Israeli raids intensify in the occupied West Bank, a paramedic and a released prisoner fight to survive.
- [‘Over 60%’ Of Seized Hezbollah Arms ‘From Russia Smuggled Via Syria’, Israel ‘Mulls Deal’ With Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/over-60-of-seized-hezbollah-arms-from-russia-smuggled-via-syria-israel-mulls-deal-with-assad/): Israeli troops operating in south Lebanon have found large amounts of Russian arms in Hezbollah’s possession, as per a Wall Street Journal report. Many of the weapons were originally owned by the Syrian military, which has been supplied by Russia for years, as per the WSJ report.It is unclear exactly how the weapons reached the […]
- [Rajnath Singh Holds Talks With Chinese Counterpart Weeks After Ladakh Disengagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/rajnath-singh-holds-talks-with-chinese-counterpart-weeks-after-ladakh-disengagement/): The meeting took place in the capital city of Laos on the sidelines of a conclave of 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners
- [Why our brains are wired to ignore the climate crisis | All Hail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/why-our-brains-are-wired-to-ignore-the-climate-crisis-all-hail/): How big industries, politicians and the media have warped public understanding and action on the climate crisis.
- [Pakistan preparing major offensive against Balochistan separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/pakistan-preparing-major-offensive-against-balochistan-separatists/): The military has not elaborated on the details of the operation, which comes after a series of deadly attacks.
- [‘No US Warships In Middle East’ Biden Withdraws USS Abraham Lincoln After Houthi Attack In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/no-us-warships-in-middle-east-biden-withdraws-uss-abraham-lincoln-after-houthi-attack-in-red-sea/): Pentagon officials revealed on 19 November that the USS Abraham Lincoln left the Red Sea “over the weekend,” ending a three-month deployment and leaving West Asia without a US carrier strike group for just the second time in over a year.According to US officials, the USS Harry S. Truman strike group will reportedly move to […]
- [Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/argentina-close-on-world-cup-as-messi-helps-martinez-level-up-with-maradona/): Holders Argentina close on World Cup place as Lautaro Martinez joins Diego Maradona as country’s fifth leading scorer.
- [Israeli “rampage” one year ago “smashed” al-Shifa Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israeli-rampage-one-year-ago-smashed-al-shifa-hospital/): Mads Gilbert marks the 1 year anniversary of Israel’s attack on Al-Shifa hospital, and Palestinian spirit of resistance.
- [Russia ‘Mass Produces Nuclear Shelters’, Biden Okays Banned Mines For Ukraine, NATO Nations On Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/russia-mass-produces-nuclear-shelters-biden-okays-banned-mines-for-ukraine-nato-nations-on-alert/): Russia has begun mass production of bomb shelters that can protect against a variety of threats, the country’s emergency ministry’s research institute said. The “KUB-M” mobile shelters can offer protection against a range of threats, including shockwaves and radiation from a nuclear blast, shrapnel, debris, and fires. The standard unit accommodates 54 people, but additional […]
- [No Evidence, Trudeau Government Just Defaming India: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/no-evidence-trudeau-government-just-defaming-india-sources-exclusive/): Naming top leadership without evidence is nothing but an attempt to spoil the complete diplomatic relationship, say intelligence sources
- [Ugandan opposition politician ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya, taken to military jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ugandan-opposition-politician-kidnapped-in-kenya-taken-to-military-jail/): Kizza Besigye’s wife says he was seized in Nairobi, is being held in Kampala, and calls for his immediate release.
- [From far-right gains to the economy: What’s at stake in Germany’s election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/from-far-right-gains-to-the-economy-whats-at-stake-in-germanys-election/): Germans will head to the polls early next year after the coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed.
- [When Trump Shaved The Head Of His Education Chief Pick Linda McMahon’s Husband In WWE Ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/when-trump-shaved-the-head-of-his-education-chief-pick-linda-mcmahons-husband-in-wwe-ring/): In a staged feud, Trump shaved Vince McMahon’s head after their dramatic rivalry culminated on April 1, 2007.
- [Philippines and Indonesia reach deal to return Filipina death row convict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/philippines-and-indonesia-reach-deal-to-return-filipina-death-row-convict/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Mary Jane Veloso to come home after ‘long and difficult journey’.
- [Candles in Kyiv for 1,000 days of Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/candles-in-kyiv-for-1000-days-of-ukraine-war/): People in Ukraine marked 1,000 days of war by lighting 1,000 candles in the capital, Kyiv.
- [Sharp rise recorded in landmine casualties in 2023, warns report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/sharp-rise-recorded-in-landmine-casualties-in-2023-warns-report/): Civilians, including children, make up 84 percent of landmine casualties, with the highest numbers last year in Myanmar.
- [Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/retiring-rafael-nadals-career-ends-as-spain-is-ousted-at-davis-cup/): Nadal’s superlative career was celebrated in front of his home crowd after Netherlands upset Spain in the Davis Cup.
- [Guardiola to sign one-year contract extension at Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/guardiola-to-sign-one-year-contract-extension-at-manchester-city/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to have agreed to extend his contract until the end of next season.
- [Efforts brew to revive ‘green deserts’ in southern India’s tea country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/efforts-brew-to-revive-green-deserts-in-southern-indias-tea-country/): Environmentalists say industrial-scale tea farming has destroyed the soil’s nutrients and led to conflict with animals.
- [MSF cites police violence as operations suspended in Haitian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/msf-cites-police-violence-as-operations-suspended-in-haitian-capital/): Move follows ambulance attack in which patients were executed and staff tear-gassed.
- [Iran warns European powers IAEA censure will ‘complicate’ nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/iran-warns-european-powers-iaea-censure-will-complicate-nuclear-talks/): Tehran reportedly offers to stop expanding high-enriched uranium stockpile during visit by UN nuclear watchdog chief.
- [US Closes Embassy In Kyiv Over Potential Air Attack From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-closes-embassy-in-kyiv-over-potential-air-attack-from-russia/): On Tuesday, Putin lowered the threshold for a nuclear response to a wider range of conventional attacks, heightening nuclear risks
- [Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/police-clash-with-protesters-in-georgia-over-disputed-election-results/): Round-the-clock demonstrations called in Tbilisi amid claims that elections last month were influenced by Russia.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1000/): These were the key developments on the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- ['Preserve Food, Medication At Home': Sweden, Finland Warn Citizens Amid Fears Of Nuclear War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/preserve-food-medication-at-home-sweden-finland-warn-citizens-amid-fears-of-nuclear-war/): Sweden and Finland have updated their civil preparedness guidelines to help citizens prepare for war, power outages, and extreme weather, against the backdrop of Ukraine conflict.
- [India Urges COP29 To Ground Final Decision On Equity, Climate Justice, As Talks Enter Crunch Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/india-urges-cop29-to-ground-final-decision-on-equity-climate-justice-as-talks-enter-crunch-time/): India also firmly highlighted how the developed countries have resorted to unilateral measures hindering climate actions in the Global South.
- [Canada Boosts Screening For Flyers To India, Says Beware Of Terror Attacks In Fresh Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/canada-boosts-screening-for-flyers-to-india-says-beware-of-terror-attacks-in-fresh-alert/): Canadian Air Transport Security Authority will carry out the additional screening measures for Indian flyers
- [In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/in-indias-tribal-dominated-jharkhand-bjp-labels-muslims-as-bangladeshis/): BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in a key region.
- [An A-Z of the children Israel killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/an-a-z-of-the-children-israel-killed-in-gaza/): Israeli attacks have killed at least 17,400 children in Gaza. That is one child killed every 30 minutes.
- [PM Modi To Be Conferred With Highest Honours From Guyana, Barbados; International Awards Rise To 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/pm-modi-to-be-conferred-with-highest-honours-from-guyana-barbados-international-awards-rise-to-19/): With the announcement of two new awards, the number of international honours for PM Modi reached 19.
- ['Body Stuffed In Car Boot, Vehicle Abandoned': How Indian-Origin Man Killed Wife In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/body-stuffed-in-car-boot-vehicle-abandoned-how-indian-origin-man-killed-wife-in-london/): Police are investigating the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was found in a car in east London on November 14. Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is the prime suspect.
- [Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-takes-stand-in-collusion-trial/): Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of city’s people.
- [Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ukraine-to-get-us-land-mines-for-use-against-russian-forces-reports/): US President Biden’s decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.
- [Trump Names Linda McMahon For Education Secretary. All About The WWE Co-Founder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/trump-names-linda-mcmahon-for-education-secretary-all-about-the-wwe-co-founder/): Trump praised the wrestling mogul and said her knowledge in education and business will empower the younger generation
- [Modi Becomes First Indian PM To Visit Guyana in 56 years, Receives Ceremonial Welcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/modi-becomes-first-indian-pm-to-visit-guyana-in-56-years-receives-ceremonial-welcome/): PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and will address a special sitting of Guyana’s parliament
- [Donald Trump Joins Elon Musk for SpaceX’s Starship Launch | Donald Trump News | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/donald-trump-joins-elon-musk-for-spacexs-starship-launch-donald-trump-news-english-news-n18g/): Donald Trump Joins Elon Musk for SpaceX’s Starship Launch | Donald Trump News | English News | N18GPresident-elect Donald Trump joined Elon Musk to watch the launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket from south Texas.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israeli-pm-netanyahu-offers-5m-reward-for-captives-freed-from-gaza/): Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu offers cash rewards, safe way out of war-torn Gaza as inducements to free Israeli captives.
- ['Whoever Brings Us Hostages...': Netanyahu Makes Rare Gaza Visit, Vows To End Hamas Rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/whoever-brings-us-hostages-netanyahu-makes-rare-gaza-visit-vows-to-end-hamas-rule/): Benjamin Netanyahu visited Gaza and vowed to end Hamas’s rule. He also offered a $5 million reward for each hostage’s return.
- [PM Modi Meets Australian Counterpart Albanese In Brazil, Launches Renewable Energy Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/pm-modi-meets-australian-counterpart-albanese-in-brazil-launches-renewable-energy-partnership/): Both leaders welcomed the launch of the Renewable Energy Partnership, as agreed during the first India-Australia Annual Summit.
- [Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers as death toll passes 40](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/israeli-attack-kills-3-more-lebanese-soldiers-as-death-toll-passes-40/): The number of Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 reported to reach 41 after latest attack.
- [Rio Tinto employees report rise in bullying, sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/rio-tinto-employees-report-rise-in-bullying-sexual-assault/): Half of survey respondents also say mining giant’s workplace culture has improved ‘a lot’ or ‘a little’.
- [US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/us-recognises-venezuelan-opposition-leader-gonzalez-as-president-elect/): US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election.
- [Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/prosecutors-open-to-delaying-trumps-sentencing-in-hush-money-case/): Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
- [Musk to launch SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/musk-to-launch-spacex-starship-rocket-with-trump-at-his-side/): The president-elect travels to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire’s Starship rocket.
- [Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/manure-tractors-and-anger-farmers-in-france-protest-eu-mercosur-deal/): French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal
- [British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/british-farmers-protest-against-tractor-tax-on-inheritance/): Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov’t says it’s needed to raise funds.
- [Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/trump-picks-pro-tariff-billionaire-howard-lutnick-for-us-commerce-secretary/): US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his ‘tariff and trade agenda’.
- [Severe injuries change 12-year-old Mazyouna’s life in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/severe-injuries-change-12-year-old-mazyounas-life-in-gaza/): Mazyouna, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, is suffering from severe injuries following an Israeli strike on her home.
- [Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/fact-check-is-the-us-government-spending-millions-on-transgender-monkeys/): President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency – but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?
- [Could Russia’s loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/could-russias-loosened-nuclear-doctrine-lead-to-a-test-detonation/): Russia has loosened the limits on its use of nuclear weapons, but this doesn’t necessarily mean imminent use.
- [PM Modi Calls For Efforts Towards A More Sustainable Future At G20 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/pm-modi-calls-for-efforts-towards-a-more-sustainable-future-at-g20-summit/): Modi said it is essential for developed countries to fulfil their commitments to provide technology and finance in a timely manner to the developing nations
- [Russia's Nuclear War Warning To West, Zelensky Vows ATACMS Strikes, Ukraine Fight On Day 1000 Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/russias-nuclear-war-warning-to-west-zelensky-vows-atacms-strikes-ukraine-fight-on-day-1000-of-war/): Russian Foreign Minister asked the West to carefully read Moscow’s new nuclear doctrine. President Putin signed a decree lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike after the US allowed Ukrainian ATACMS strikes inside Russia. However, Lavrov said, Russia will do everything possible to prevent the breakout of a nuclear war. The Russian foreign minister also […]
- [PM Modi, Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau Captured In One Frame In G20 Photo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/pm-modi-joe-biden-justin-trudeau-captured-in-one-frame-in-g20-photo/): Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have soured over Khalistani extremism and attacks on Hindu temples.
- [Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/haitian-authorities-say-28-alleged-gang-members-killed-by-police-residents/): Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
- [Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/why-are-new-zealands-maori-protesting-over-colonial-era-treaty-bill/): Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
- [Ukraine Allocates 60% Of Budget To Defence And Security As War With Russia Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/ukraine-allocates-60-of-budget-to-defence-and-security-as-war-with-russia-escalates/): Kyiv’s decision came on the 1,000th day of the war, which escalated after US approved the use of long-range weapons for Ukraine.
- [ATACMS For Ukraine: ‘Bargaining Power’ Or ‘Curse Of War’? What Does Biden’s Move Mean For Zelensky?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/atacms-for-ukraine-bargaining-power-or-curse-of-war-what-does-bidens-move-mean-for-zelensky/): US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine’s use of US-made ATACMS missiles to target Russia, reversing a long-standing policy. The decision follows Ukraine’s year-long use of the missiles against Russian targets in occupied Ukrainian territories, previously restricted from striking Russian soil. The move comes as North Korean troops join Russia near Kursk, where Ukraine holds […]
- [Russia Revises Nuclear Policy. Does This Make The Use Of Atomic Weapons More Likely?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/russia-revises-nuclear-policy-does-this-make-the-use-of-atomic-weapons-more-likely/): Better known as Russia’s nuclear doctrine, the revamped version signed Tuesday by Putin spells out the circumstances that allow him to use Moscow’s atomic arsenal, the world’s largest
- [Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/russia-warns-ukraines-atacms-attacks-mark-new-phase-of-war/): Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as ‘irresponsible’ by the West.
- [How does the G20 enforce its policies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/how-does-the-g20-enforce-its-policies/): G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy.
- [Palestinian Canadians condemn ‘betrayal’ of faltering Gaza visa scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/palestinian-canadians-condemn-betrayal-of-faltering-gaza-visa-scheme/): Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
- [Ukraine Hits Russia With First US ATACMS Missiles After Biden Nod, Putin Signs New Nuclear Doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/ukraine-hits-russia-with-first-us-atacms-missiles-after-biden-nod-putin-signs-new-nuclear-doctrine/): Russia’s foreign minister said Ukraine’s ATACMS missile attack on Bryansk was a clear signal that the West wants escalation. Earlier, Ukraine’s military claimed a strike on the arsenal of the 1046th Logistics Support Centre in the area of Karachev in Bryansk region of Russia. Kyiv’s forces have previously deployed the ATACMS only against Russian targets […]
- [Big Setback For Pakistan As China Looks Beyond CPEC After Series of Attacks On Chinese Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/big-setback-for-pakistan-as-china-looks-beyond-cpec-after-series-of-attacks-on-chinese-citizens/): Despite China raising the matter repeatedly, Pakistan has failed to keep its promises to provide adequate safety to Chinese nationals.
- [North Korea Could Deploy 100,000 Soldiers To Russia, Zelensky Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/north-korea-could-deploy-100000-soldiers-to-russia-zelensky-warns/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the presence of North Korean troops in Russia could escalate to 100,000, raising significant concerns about Moscow’s military strategy. Speaking via live video call to parliament, Zelensky highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had already deployed 11,000 North Korean troops near Ukraine’s borders. He criticised some European leaders for […]
- [PM Modi Meets Brazilian President Lula; Takes Stock of Full Range Of Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/pm-modi-meets-brazilian-president-lula-takes-stock-of-full-range-of-bilateral-ties/): While opening the bilateral meeting, President Lula told Prime Minister Modi that a lot of things that they have tried to do in their G20 have been inspired by the G20 in India
- [Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/hong-kong-jails-pro-democracy-activists-over-controversial-election/): Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.
- [Zelenskyy marks 1,000 days of war, urges EU to push Russia harder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/zelenskyy-marks-1000-days-of-war-urges-eu-to-push-russia-harder/): Marking 1,000 days of war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the EU it’s time to ramp up pressure.
- [Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/indonesia-shock-saudi-arabia-in-world-cup-qualifier/): Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
- [Brazil Police Arrest Soldiers At G20 Over 2022 Assassination Attempt on President Lula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/brazil-police-arrest-soldiers-at-g20-over-2022-assassination-attempt-on-president-lula/): The soldiers were arrested on the second day of the G20 Summit in Rio for planning a ‘coup’ against Lula da Silva in 2022.
- [Hezbollah Rockets Pound Tel Aviv As Israel Strikes Beirut, US Says Lebanon Ceasefire In Grasp If...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/hezbollah-rockets-pound-tel-aviv-as-israel-strikes-beirut-us-says-lebanon-ceasefire-in-grasp-if/): The Israeli military said that some 40 projectiles were fired from Lebanon into central and northern Israel on Nov.19. Israeli first responders reported that four people were lightly injured “while in a concrete building where the windows shattered.” On Nov.18, a Hezbollah fired around 100 rockets including one that hit a building and killed a […]
- [Want To Leave US After Trump’s Victory? This Italy Village Offers $1 Homes To Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/want-to-leave-us-after-trumps-victory-this-italy-village-offers-1-homes-to-americans/): Ollolai, a village on the Italian island of Sardinia has sniffed a potential opportunity to persuade foreigners to relocate to the village, which is witnessing a trend of depopulation
- [Khalistan | India-Canada Bilateral | Justin Trudeau | The Right Stand With Anand Narasimhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/khalistan-india-canada-bilateral-justin-trudeau-the-right-stand-with-anand-narasimhan/): The Khalistanis in Canada have done it again. After badmouthing India and blaming the country for their woes, they have found a new opponent — Canadians themselves.In a brazen act of entitlement, the Khalistan sympathisers termed Canadians “invaders” and asked them to “go back to England and Europe”, a viral two-minute video of a ‘Nagar […]
- [Car Rams Into Students Outside Primary School In China, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/car-rams-into-students-outside-primary-school-in-china-several-injured/): CCTV footage showed a SUV hit people outside a primary school in Changde city in Hunan province as students were coming in for the day.
- [Iran Says 'No Charges' Against Student Who Stripped In Protest Over Strict Dress Code](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/19/iran-says-no-charges-against-student-who-stripped-in-protest-over-strict-dress-code/): The footage of a female student stripping to her underwear at an Iranian University became viral, prompting strong reactions.
- [General Kim Yong Bok Oversees 11,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Putin Gets More Guns From Kim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/general-kim-yong-bok-oversees-11000-north-korean-troops-in-russia-putin-gets-more-guns-from-kim/): North Korean Colonel General Kim Yong Bok, a key figure in Pyongyang’s special forces, is reportedly overseeing the integration of North Korean troops into Russian forces in Ukraine. Kim’s unit, specializing in covert operations, has deployed around 11,000 troops to Russia’s Kursk Oblast, with some already engaged in combat. In addition, North Korea has sent […]
- [At Least 50 Killed After Gunmen Open Fire In Pakistan's Kurram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/at-least-50-killed-after-gunmen-open-fire-in-pakistans-kurram/): Sunni and Shiite Muslim tribes have been engaged in intermittent fighting for several months in Kurram.
- [Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Ukraine's Dnipro | Caught On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russian-ballistic-missile-strikes-ukraines-dnipro-caught-on-cam/): Ukraine said the nuclear-capable missile had targeted the central city of Dnipro, however, the Kremlin declined to confirm it had launched the strike
- [ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant, Hamas’s Deif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-israels-netanyahu-and-gallant-hamass-deif/): The International Criminal Court has announced that it is issuing international arrest warrants.
- [ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/icc-issues-arrest-warrant-for-israeli-pm-netanyahu-for-war-crimes-in-gaza/): Court also issues warrants for former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif.
- [Who is Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, charged with fraud by the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/who-is-indian-billionaire-gautam-adani-charged-with-fraud-by-the-us/): The US has charged one of India’s richest men, Gautam Adani, with fraud alleging a multibillion-dollar bribery scheme.
- [An A to Z of the children killed by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/an-a-to-z-of-the-children-killed-by-israel-in-gaza/): Israel has killed at least 17,400 children in its war on Gaza.
- [Russian Spokesperson Gets Call During Briefing, Told Not To Comment On Ukraine Strike | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russian-spokesperson-gets-call-during-briefing-told-not-to-comment-on-ukraine-strike-video/): The caller instructed Maria Zakharova not to comment on the missile strike involving the “Yuzhmash” aerospace manufacturer in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro
- [ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant Over ‘War Crimes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-yoav-gallant-over-war-crimes/): The Chamber issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from October 8, 2023 to May 20, 2024
- [This 24-Year-Old In Bali Earns Rs 2.5 Crore Working Just 5 Hours A Day, Here's His Secret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/this-24-year-old-in-bali-earns-rs-2-5-crore-working-just-5-hours-a-day-heres-his-secret/): In an interview with CNBC Make It, Steven Guo revealed his routine: focused work in the morning, afternoon surfing, and evenings exploring Bali’s vibrant culture
- [Russia Puts US Missile Base In Poland On Priority Targets List As Ukraine War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-puts-us-missile-base-in-poland-on-priority-targets-list-as-ukraine-war-escalates/): The air defence base, located in the town of Redzikowo near the Baltic coast, is part of NATO’s broader missile shield. It was officially opened on November 13
- [Serbia arrests 11 as anger surges over roof collapse at train station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/serbia-arrests-11-as-anger-surges-over-roof-collapse-at-train-station/): Deadly incident occurred after Novi Sad station was renovated, protesters blaming sloppy work led by corrupt officials.
- [Inside Italy’s designer bag sweatshops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/inside-italys-designer-bag-sweatshops/): 101 East goes undercover in Italy to expose the sweatshops making bags for some of the world’s leading luxury brands.
- [Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/could-rfk-jr-trumps-presumptive-health-secretary-ban-vaccines/): RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.
- [Biden’s last-minute permission to strike deep inside Russia divides Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/bidens-last-minute-permission-to-strike-deep-inside-russia-divides-europe/): Britain and France have long agitated for a more aggressive posture, but Germany still refuses to give Taurus missiles.
- [Canadian Billionaire Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Dozens Of Women When They Were Minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/canadian-billionaire-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-dozens-of-women-when-they-were-minors/): Robert Miller, the founder of Future Electronics in Pointe-Claire, was included in Forbes magazine’s list of the wealthiest people in the world in 2016
- [Russia "Downs" Ukraine's Storm Shadows, Putin's 'New Tactics' Rattle US, Zelensky 'Shuns' Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-downs-ukraines-storm-shadows-putins-new-tactics-rattle-us-zelensky-shuns-crimea/): Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time, Kyiv has claimed as two British-made Storm Shadow missiles are shot down in Russian airspace.Russia had threatened to strike Kyiv with a “massive” new missile in retaliation for Ukraine using Western weapons.The Russian military could be readying to launch RS-26 Rubezh missile, an intermediate […]
- [What Is Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Russia Fired At Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/what-is-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-russia-fired-at-ukraine/): The ICBM has the capacity to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
- [Fairy Tale Over? Expert Suggests Prince Harry Prioritising Himself Over Meghan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/fairy-tale-over-expert-suggests-prince-harry-prioritising-himself-over-meghan/): A body language expert has suggested that Harry is now going to prioritise himself and is undertaking solo engagements in Canada, where he is attending Invictus Games events and was not joined by Meghan
- [Australia vs India: Bumrah backs Kohli to shine in Border-Gavaskar series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/australia-vs-india-bumrah-backs-kohli-to-shine-in-border-gavaskar-series/): Fresh from a shock home defeat by New Zealand, India begin Australia tour with question marks over Virat Kohli’s form.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 88, including children in their sleep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-at-least-88-including-children-in-their-sleep/): Air raids on Beit Lahiya and Gaza City come as humanitarian crisis worsens in besieged territory.
- [Ex-Teacher In Maryland Jailed For 30 Years For Having Sex With Minor Student Over 20 Times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/ex-teacher-in-maryland-jailed-for-30-years-for-having-sex-with-minor-student-over-20-times/): A former school teacher in Maryland has been sentenced to three decades on charges of sexual offences with one of her minor students at least 20 times.
- [This Asian City Is The New Sex Tourism Hub; Is Rising Poverty A Factor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/this-asian-city-is-the-new-sex-tourism-hub-is-rising-poverty-a-factor/): In this city, young women, driven by financial hardship, turn to sex work, facing challenges like multiple abortions. Half of their clients are foreign nationals
- [US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at UN, Hamas Fumes, US Dems Fail to Block Arms Sales to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-vetoes-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-at-un-hamas-fumes-us-dems-fail-to-block-arms-sales-to-israel/): The US on Nov. 20 vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. All other members of the 15-seat council voted in favor of the resolution, which was sponsored by the panel’s 10 non-permanent members. Only the US used its veto as a permanent council member to […]
- [How is Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines still flying amid rockets, missiles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/how-is-lebanons-middle-east-airlines-still-flying-amid-rockets-missiles/): Despite unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, skies, MEA and other airlines are still flying. Here’s how, and why.
- [UK former deputy PM John Prescott dies aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/uk-former-deputy-pm-john-prescott-dies-aged-86/): Tony Blair leads tributes to ‘incredibly direct’ deputy, known for not pulling his punches – on one occasion, literally.
- [Australia vs India: Cummins eyes Border-Gavaskar bounce-back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/australia-vs-india-cummins-eyes-border-gavaskar-bounce-back/): Australia head into the first Test against India on Friday seeking to end four series of dominance by the tourists.
- [Romania sanctuary seeks to save bears as hunting resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/romania-sanctuary-seeks-to-save-bears-as-hunting-resumes/): Country is allowing 481 of the protected animals to be killed this year and says the bear population is too large.
- ['Smear Campaign': How The Western Media Has Amplified Canada's Anti-India Rant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/smear-campaign-how-the-western-media-has-amplified-canadas-anti-india-rant/): Canada’s The Globe and Mail recently claimed in an article that “Canadian security agencies believe Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India knew about Nijjar’s killing”.
- [Angela Merkel, in Memoir, Recalls Tricks for Dealing with Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/angela-merkel-in-memoir-recalls-tricks-for-dealing-with-donald-trump/): Written before Trump’s reelection, the book expresses the “heartfelt hope” that Vice President Kamala Harris would defeat her rival
- [Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile At Ukraine For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-fires-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-ukraine-for-first-time/): The air attack comes after Ukraine used US and UK-made missiles to strike military targets deep inside Russian territory this week.
- [Two 59-Year-Old Women In Norway Discover They Were Switched At Birth In 1965](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/two-59-year-old-women-in-norway-discover-they-were-switched-at-birth-in-1965/): After a week, the mother returned home with the wrong baby. Despite noticing differences in skin color and hair, she attributed them to the baby’s grandmother
- [How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/how-has-the-unsc-voted-since-the-beginning-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council voted on.
- [Why is the US dollar so strong?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/why-is-the-us-dollar-so-strong/): The dollar has rallied on Donald Trump’s presidential victory.
- [Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/belarus-leader-lukashenko-pardons-32-prisoners-convicted-for-extremism/): Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.
- [Hezbollah Vows to Attack Tel Aviv Centre, Kills IDF Soldier, Civilian Who Unlawfully Entered Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/hezbollah-vows-to-attack-tel-aviv-centre-kills-idf-soldier-civilian-who-unlawfully-entered-lebanon/): The Israeli military said on Nov. 20 that a soldier and a 71-year-old civilian were killed in Lebanon during a gun battle with Hezbollah. According to the army, Ze’ev ‘Jabo’ Hanoch Erlich was killed as he entered Lebanon without required approvals, though accompanied by a soldier.Earlier on Nov. 20, the IDF announced the death of […]
- ['Sell Tesla, SpaceX Stock': Musk Mocks Jeff Bezos, Alleges He Believed Trump Would Lose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/sell-tesla-spacex-stock-musk-mocks-jeff-bezos-alleges-he-believed-trump-would-lose/): Elon Musk has alleged that Jeff Bezos urged others to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock, believing Donald Trump would lose the presidential election.
- [Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile on Ukraine, Air Force Reports | Russia Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-launches-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-on-ukraine-air-force-reports-russia-ukraine/): Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile on Ukraine, Air Force Reports | Russia Ukraine Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine from its southern Astrakhan region on Thursday morning, Kyiv’s air force said.It is the first time Russia has used such a powerful, long-range missile during its ongoing invasion of its neighbor, and comes after […]
- [Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, US prosecutors argue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly-us-prosecutors-argue/): US Department of Justice says Google has ‘deprived rivals’ of opportunities to expand their search engine market share.
- [US Govt Calls For Breakup Of Google, Chrome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-govt-calls-for-breakup-of-google-chrome/): Google is expected to appeal the ruling, prolonging the process for years and potentially leaving the final say to the US Supreme Court.
- ['No Remote Work': Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Outline DOGE Plan For Federal Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/no-remote-work-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-outline-doge-plan-for-federal-workers/): Musk and Ramaswamy suggested that ending remote work would result in mass resignations that would help them trim the size of the government.
- [US House committee withholds report on Trump attorney general pick Gaetz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-house-committee-withholds-report-on-trump-attorney-general-pick-gaetz/): Matt Gaetz has faced allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl, drug use, and misappropriating campaign funds.
- [Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/australia-proposes-32m-fine-for-social-media-firms-flouting-under-16s-ban/): Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.
- [Excluding faith: US deny imprisoned Dr Aafia Siddiqui visits from an imam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/excluding-faith-us-deny-imprisoned-dr-aafia-siddiqui-visits-from-an-imam/): Why does the US Bureau of Prisons not allow the “most oppressed Muslim woman in the world” to receive religious solace?
- ['Working Overtime? Come With Me': Chinese Robot Convinces 12 Big Ones To Quit Work | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/working-overtime-come-with-me-chinese-robot-convinces-12-big-ones-to-quit-work-video/): A robot named Erbai in Shanghai convinced 12 other robots to come home with it, in a staged experiment, showcasing AI’s ability to mimic human-like empathy.
- [FBI Arrests Man Charged With Planning To Bomb New York Stock Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/fbi-arrests-man-charged-with-planning-to-bomb-new-york-stock-exchange/): Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempt to use explosive device to damage, destroy building used in interstate commerce.
- [‘Do you sell cars?’: Jaguar’s rebrand prompts mockery, confusion online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/do-you-sell-cars-jaguars-rebrand-prompts-mockery-confusion-online/): British luxury automaker’s advertising campaign features models of varying ages, genders and races – but no cars.
- [Video: Sundhnukagigar Volcano Erupts In Iceland, Forces Evacuation Of Grindavik Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/video-sundhnukagigar-volcano-erupts-in-iceland-forces-evacuation-of-grindavik-town/): A volcanic eruption occurred near Grindavik on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting the evacuation of the fishing village known for its Blue Lagoon hot spa.
- [London Tops World's Best Cities 2025, No Indian City In Top 100: Where Do Delhi, Mumbai Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/london-tops-worlds-best-cities-2025-no-indian-city-in-top-100-where-do-delhi-mumbai-stand/): London is the best city in the world followed by New York and Paris. Where do Delhi and Mumbai stand in World’s Best Cities 2025?
- [Khalistani Groups Threaten Fresh Protests Against Hindus In Canada, No Action Taken: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/khalistani-groups-threaten-fresh-protests-against-hindus-in-canada-no-action-taken-sources/): Top intelligence sources said that there has been no pressure from the Justin Trudeau government on these Khalistani groups.
- [5 Days, 4 Honours: How PM Modi Has Emerged As The Trusted Voice Of Global South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/5-days-4-honours-how-pm-modi-has-emerged-as-the-trusted-voice-of-global-south/): PM Narendra Modi has been vocal about the issues of the Global South at all multilateral forums and has sought an approach to solve these issues.
- [Day After Shut Down Fearing 'Air Attack', US Embassy Resumes Services In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/day-after-shut-down-fearing-air-attack-us-embassy-resumes-services-in-kyiv/): The US Embassy had closed its Embassy in Kyiv yesterday fearing retaliation by Moscow of the missile strike by Ukraine.
- [Google Asks Employees To 'Think Twice' On Internal Messages To Avoid Antitrust Suits: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/google-asks-employees-to-think-twice-on-internal-messages-to-avoid-antitrust-suits-report/): Google has reportedly advised employees to avoid speculation and sarcasm in internal communications and has enabled “off the record” messaging to minimise risks of antitrust lawsuits.
- [Elon Musk Joins Call As Google Boss Sundar Pichai Dials Donald Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/elon-musk-joins-call-as-google-boss-sundar-pichai-dials-donald-trump-report/): Google CEO Sundar Pichai had initially dialled US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his big win
- ['Empire Of Light': Magritte Painting Sets New Auction Record, Sells For Over $121 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/empire-of-light-magritte-painting-sets-new-auction-record-sells-for-over-121-million/): The art, titled “Empire of Light (L’Empire des lumieres),” sold for $121 million at a Christie’s auction in New York on Tuesday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,001](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1001/): These were the key developments on the 1,001st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-secret-war-remembered-as-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-austin-visits-laos/): Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’.
- [PM Modi Proposes 7 'Key Pillars' To Strengthen Ties Between India, Caribbean Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/pm-modi-proposes-7-key-pillars-to-strengthen-ties-between-india-caribbean-nations/): Modi made the remarks on Wednesday as he joined leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit here.
- [PM Modi Receives Dominica's Highest National Award, Dedicates It To People Of India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/pm-modi-receives-dominicas-highest-national-award-dedicates-it-to-people-of-india/): PM Modi is in the last leg of his three-nation visit and was conferred with the highest national award of Dominica.
- [Ukraine Fires UK's 'Storm Shadow' Into Russia Day After Using US-Made Missile: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/ukraine-fires-uks-storm-shadow-into-russia-day-after-using-us-made-missile-report/): Ukraine fired British ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles to strike military targets deep inside Russian territory.
- [Gautam Adani Charged In US With Alleged Bribery, Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/gautam-adani-charged-in-us-with-alleged-bribery-fraud/): Adani is accused of bribing Indian government officials to secure lucrative contracts and defrauding investors by making false statements about bribery and corruption.
- [Musk, Ramaswamy outline ‘drastic’ cuts as US gov’t efficiency tsars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/musk-ramaswamy-outline-drastic-cuts-as-us-govt-efficiency-tsars/): Trump allies say they will ‘liberate individuals and businesses from illicit regulations never passed by Congress’.
- [Israel Did Not Hit Iran Nuke Site: UN, Hezbollah 'Reads US Proposal, Ceasefire In Netanyahu's Hands'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israel-did-not-hit-iran-nuke-site-un-hezbollah-reads-us-proposal-ceasefire-in-netanyahus-hands/): The US has warned Iraq of imminent Israeli airstrikes unless it prevents Iran-backed fighters from attacking Israel. The UK has expressed willingness to risk personnel and aircraft to defend Israel from Iran. Meanwhile, the IAEA chief stated that Iran’s Parchin site, targeted by Israel, is not considered a nuclear facility. Israel’s Foreign Minister urged the […]
- [US Senate votes down effort to withhold weapons to Israel amid Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-senate-votes-down-effort-to-withhold-weapons-to-israel-amid-gaza-war/): The push led by Senator Bernie Sanders falls short, but advocates say it shows progress for Palestinian rights movement.
- [Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for massive US fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/archegoss-bill-hwang-sentenced-to-18-years-in-prison-for-massive-us-fraud/): Hwang had been convicted in July on 10 criminal charges including wire and securities fraud, market manipulation.
- [National Security law under scrutiny as Jimmy Lai takes the stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/national-security-law-under-scrutiny-as-jimmy-lai-takes-the-stand/): Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s ‘Apple Daily,’ testified Wednesday in his national security trial
- [Indian conglomerate chair Gautam Adani indicted in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/indian-conglomerate-chair-gautam-adani-indicted-in-the-us/): One of the richest people in the world, Gautam Adani, was indicted over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.
- [At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/at-least-150-people-killed-over-past-week-in-haitis-port-au-prince-un/): UN official warns millions of Haitians ‘being held hostage’ amid surge in gang-related violence in Haitian capital.
- [11,000 North Korean Troops In Kursk, Some have joined Ukraine war: Seoul, Putin Gifts Animals To Kim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/11000-north-korean-troops-in-kursk-some-have-joined-ukraine-war-seoul-putin-gifts-animals-to-kim/): South Korean lawmakers revealed that 11,000 North Korean troops joined Russian forces in Kursk in October, some already participating in the Ukraine war. North Korea has also supplied additional weapons, including howitzers and rocket launchers. Meanwhile, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s recent meeting with Putin raised speculation about Kim Jong Un’s potential visit […]
- [COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/cop29-negotiators-seek-climate-finance-deal-as-deadline-looms/): Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.
- [Hezbollah chief: ‘Halt to hostilities is now in Israel’s hands’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/hezbollah-chief-halt-to-hostilities-is-now-in-israels-hands/): Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says his group has reviewed the US-drafted ceasefire proposal to end fighting with Israel.
- [Comcast to spin off cable TV networks as ‘streaming won’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/comcast-to-spin-off-cable-tv-networks-as-streaming-won/): Pool of cable subscribers is shrinking as millions cut the cord and rely on streaming services for their entertainment.
- ['Climate Finance Is Legal Obligation, Not Charity': G77 Demands Trillion-Dollar Deal At COP29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/climate-finance-is-legal-obligation-not-charity-g77-demands-trillion-dollar-deal-at-cop29/): Disappointed by the talks so far, developing country blocs, united in their demand, declared that they will continue engaging until the very last minute
- [Who Is Sean Duffy? Ex Congressman And Fox Business Host Picked By Trump As Transportation Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/who-is-sean-duffy-ex-congressman-and-fox-business-host-picked-by-trump-as-transportation-secretary/): Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy to be the next Transportation Secretary. The former congressman will replace Pete Buttigieg in January to oversee a huge federal portfolio of infrastructure spending and transit regulations. Duffy served in the US House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, representing Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. He most recently was co-host […]
- [Ukraine Slams Allies For Closing Embassies Over Russia Missile Threat, Putin 'Open' To Trump's Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ukraine-slams-allies-for-closing-embassies-over-russia-missile-threat-putin-open-to-trumps-truce/): On November 20, the US closed its Kyiv embassy due to a potential air attack, advising citizens to shelter and stock up on essentials. This followed Ukraine’s use of US ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, granted by President Biden’s administration. Russia’s recent missile and drone strikes damaged Ukraine’s power grid, killing seven. Meanwhile, Putin remains […]
- [The pogrom that wasn’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/the-pogrom-that-wasnt/): The events of November 7 in Amsterdam demonstrate that Zionism is crumbling and Palestinian solidarity is strong.
- [Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/lula-and-xi-sign-dozens-of-trade-deals-as-brazil-china-ties-deepen/): Presidents of China and Brazil hail ‘new phase’ in relations between two countries, which are major trading partners.
- [Palestinian UN ambassador calls out Security Council inaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/palestinian-un-ambassador-calls-out-security-council-inaction/): “The wrong nationality, the wrong faith, the wrong skin colour.”
- [Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/republicans-support-bathroom-ban-after-us-transgender-lawmaker-elected/): Republicans have pushed an effort barring first federal transgender lawmaker from women’s restrooms in the US Capitol.
- [What does the change in Russia’s nuclear policy mean for global security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/what-does-the-change-in-russias-nuclear-policy-mean-for-global-security/): President Vladimir Putin paves the way for broader use of atomic weapons.
- [US Vetoes UN Resolution For Ceasefire In Gaza, Says No Link With Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-un-resolution-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-says-no-link-with-hostage-release/): Many diplomats hoped Donald Trump’s election win would prompt Joe Biden to become more flexible in his few remaining weeks.
- [‘Ludicrous’: India Reacts To New Canadian Media Report On Nijjar Killing Amid Diplomatic Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ludicrous-india-reacts-to-new-canadian-media-report-on-nijjar-killing-amid-diplomatic-row/): The report came as diplomatic tensions between India and Canada remain strained over Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
- [PM Modi Bats For Seven Proposals To Boost India-CARICOM Ties. What Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/pm-modi-bats-for-seven-proposals-to-boost-india-caricom-ties-what-are-they/): The Prime Minister also met Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and planted a sapling in Georgetown as part of the ‘Ek Ped, Raat Ke Naam’ initiative
- [From Ringside To White House: Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon Joins Trump Cabinet | Trump Latest News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/from-ringside-to-white-house-former-wwe-ceo-linda-mcmahon-joins-trump-cabinet-trump-latest-news/): Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the president-elect’s pick for education secretary in his upcoming administration. In a statement, Trump said: “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families. […]
- [At least 36 killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/at-least-36-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-syrias-palmyra-state-media/): Syrian Ministry of Defence statement says attack causes ‘significant material damage’, state media report.
- [US approves landmine shipment for Ukraine after refusing for years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/us-approves-landmine-shipment-for-ukraine-after-refusing-for-years/): The Biden administration has changed its policy and approved a shipment of landmines for Ukraine.
- [Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ukraine-fires-uk-made-storm-shadow-missiles-into-russia/): Russia’s foreign intelligence chief says attempts by NATO countries to help Ukraine will not go unpunished.
- [‘AI Jesus’ For Confessions Stuns Churchgoers In This Country | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ai-jesus-for-confessions-stuns-churchgoers-in-this-country-watch/): The program is part of a religious-themed art project called Deus Ex Machina or God in the machine which is developed by a team from the Immersive Realities Research Lab at the Lucerne University.
- [India, Guyana Sign 5 Pacts; Vow To Expand Ties In Diverse Areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/india-guyana-sign-5-pacts-vow-to-expand-ties-in-diverse-areas/): The two sides inked five agreements that will provide for cooperation in a range of sectors such as hydrocarbons, healthcare, culture and agriculture.
- [PM Modi, Guyanese President Plant Sapling In Georgetown Under ‘Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam’ Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/pm-modi-guyanese-president-plant-sapling-in-georgetown-under-ek-ped-ma-ke-naam-initiative/): On June 5, Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign on the World Environment Day.
- [Donald Trump's Lawyers Urge Judge To Ignore Prosecutors And Dismiss Hush Money Conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/donald-trumps-lawyers-urge-judge-to-ignore-prosecutors-and-dismiss-hush-money-conviction/): Echoing their arguments since Trump’s win, his lawyers said in a letter Wednesday to Judge Juan M. Merchan that continuing with the case will interfere with Trump’s preparations for returning to the White House and impede his ability to run the country
- [After Australia, UK Also Considering Banning Social Media For Children Under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/after-australia-uk-also-considering-banning-social-media-for-children-under-16/): UK’s Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said “everything was on the table” and that he would do “what it takes” to keep people safe online..
- [Brazil's Lula Says He And Xi Put 'Peace First' In A World Plagued By Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/brazils-lula-says-he-and-xi-put-peace-first-in-a-world-plagued-by-conflict/): Lula stressed Brazil’s joint effort with China to end the war in Ukraine, which includes a roadmap that Kyiv has rejected
- [Thousands in Greece strike to protest soaring living costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/thousands-in-greece-strike-to-protest-soaring-living-costs/): Demonstrations held in Athens and Thessaloniki against rising prices, low wages and unaffordable housing.
- [‘Bomb cyclone’ slams western US, leaving one dead and 600,000 without power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/bomb-cyclone-slams-western-us-leaving-one-dead-and-600000-without-power/): Authorities warn that severe winds and heavy rains are expected across the northwestern United States through Friday.
- [Ukraine Slams Western Allies For Embassy Closures, Says Russia Launched ‘Psychological Op’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ukraine-slams-western-allies-for-embassy-closures-says-russia-launched-psychological-op/): The warnings of fresh strikes come as Moscow looks to retaliate against Ukraine for firing US-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory for the first time and with the Kremlin accusing outgoing US President Joe Biden of dragging out the war
- [Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan Gets Bail In Second Toshakhana Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/ex-pak-pm-imran-khan-gets-bail-in-second-toshakhana-case/): Imran Khan, 72, has been in jail since his arrest on August 5, 2023 and it was not immediately clear if he would be released now.
- [Russian Lawmakers Give Final Backing To Ban On 'Child-free Propaganda'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/russian-lawmakers-give-final-backing-to-ban-on-child-free-propaganda/): The draft laws ban any person, organisation or government official from promoting a “child-free” lifestyle or encouraging people, both in person and online, not to have children
- [Australia Won't Force Social Media Users To Share Personal Details When Child Ban Takes Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/australia-wont-force-social-media-users-to-share-personal-details-when-child-ban-takes-effect/): After the bill becomes law, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the ban on younger children before they face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic breaches
- [36 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Syria's Palmyra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/20/36-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-syrias-palmyra/): State news agency SANA said the Israeli strike “targeted residential buildings and the industrial area” of the city
- [Russian 'Missile Threat' Shuts Ukraine Parliament, NATO Nations Fear Putin's 'Destructive Response'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/russian-missile-threat-shuts-ukraine-parliament-nato-nations-fear-putins-destructive-response/): Ukraine’s parliament canceled Friday’s session due to the threat of a Russian missile strike targeting Kyiv’s government district. Lawmakers, including Yevgenia Kravchuk, cited increased risks of attacks, prompting criticism from MP Oleksiy Goncharenko, who deemed the decision counterproductive. The cancellation follows heightened tensions after Russia tested a new intermediate-range missile, prompting NATO-Ukraine Council talks next […]
- [Arms to Israel: Will countries halt sales in wake of ICC arrest warrants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/arms-to-israel-will-countries-halt-sales-in-wake-of-icc-arrest-warrants/): The arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant could lead to countries rethinking arms deals with Israel, experts say
- [Lava flow from Iceland volcano creeps towards homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/lava-flow-from-iceland-volcano-creeps-towards-homes/): A lava flow from Iceland’s Grindavik volcano is creeping towards homes and a popular geothermal spa.
- [Is the growing power of Big Tech a threat to democracy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/is-the-growing-power-of-big-tech-a-threat-to-democracy/): Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis discuss Big Tech in politics.
- [Haiti’s children ‘dragged into hell’ as gang violence rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/haitis-children-dragged-into-hell-as-gang-violence-rages/): Many Haitian children face stark choice of joining a gang or suffering from violence, poverty and hunger engulfing them.
- [Security Screening To Media Leak: Exclusive On Canada’s Flip-Flops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/security-screening-to-media-leak-exclusive-on-canadas-flip-flops/): Indian agency sources said such flip-flops are abnormal in Canada and show the pressure of Khalistani groups on the Canadian government
- [Russia Flaunts 'Advanced Weapons For Potential Destruction' Of New US Missile Base In Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/russia-flaunts-advanced-weapons-for-potential-destruction-of-new-us-missile-base-in-poland/): Russia has labeled the new US missile base in Redzikowo, Poland, a “priority target,” warning it heightens nuclear risks. The base, officially inaugurated on November 13, is part of NATO’s “Aegis Ashore” missile shield, aimed at countering missile threats. Poland and NATO maintain the base serves defensive purposes, with Polish officials citing it as proof […]
- ['Third World War Has Begun': Ukraine's Ex-Military Commander On Russia's Missile Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/third-world-war-has-begun-ukraines-ex-military-commander-on-russias-missile-attack/): A former commander-in-chief of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, claimed that the direct involvement of North Korean troops and Iranian weapons on behalf of Russia was a significant factor in the war’s global expansion
- [Ukraine parliament cancels session over Russia missile strike threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/ukraine-parliament-cancels-session-over-russia-missile-strike-threat/): President Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s use of new hypersonic missile, which Kremlin says was a warning to the West.
- [How Gen Z is Redefining Corporate Marketing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/how-gen-z-is-redefining-corporate-marketing/): Gen Z creatives are taking over corporate social media marketing. Does going viral actually lead to business success?
- [A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/a-strong-treaty-can-end-plastic-pollution-and-save-lives/): Failure to do so is not an option.
- [Will Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant ever be arrested?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/will-israels-netanyahu-and-gallant-ever-be-arrested/): The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israel’s PM and former Defence Minister.
- [What do we know about Russia’s new ballistic missile, Oreshnik?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/what-do-we-know-about-russias-new-ballistic-missile-oreshnik/): Moscow says the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable weapon, was used in an attack on Ukraine amid escalating tensions.
- [Israel bombs Gaza after the ICC issues arrest warrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/israel-bombs-gaza-after-the-icc-issues-arrest-warrants/): 24 hours after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinians in Gaza are still being bombed.
- [China Moves Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Students To State Schools | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/china-moves-tibetan-buddhist-monastery-students-to-state-schools-exclusive/): The Lhamo Kirti Monastery school was completely shut down as part of China’s broader initiative to control the Tibetan education
- [After ICC Warrant, Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Arrest In These Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/after-icc-warrant-benjamin-netanyahu-faces-arrest-in-these-countries/): All 124 member countries of the Rome Statute – a 1998 treaty under which the ICC was formed – are now compelled to detain Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in the Gaza war
- [Netanyahu Slams ICC Arrest Warrant, US Rejects “Flawed Process”, Orban Invites Bibi to Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/netanyahu-slams-icc-arrest-warrant-us-rejects-flawed-process-orban-invites-bibi-to-hungary/): The Hungarian premier Viktor Orban announced that he will invite his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to Hungary despite the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) yesterday against him and the former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. Orban said this in his usual Friday interview with the broadcaster “Radio Kossuth”. “We have no […]
- [Bomb disposal team sent to London Gatwick airport after terminal evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/bomb-disposal-team-sent-to-london-gatwick-airport-after-terminal-evacuated/): Police say a ‘suspected prohibited item’ was discovered in luggage in the facility’s south terminal.
- [Two Australians Among Six Dead After Suspected Methanol Poisoning In Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/two-australians-among-six-dead-after-suspected-methanol-poisoning-in-laos/): Two Danish citizens, an American and a Briton have also died after what media described as a night out in adventure town Vang Vieng.
- [Pro-Palestinian groups sue Dutch gov’t for failing to stop Gaza ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/pro-palestinian-groups-sue-dutch-govt-for-failing-to-stop-gaza-genocide/): The NGOs want the Netherlands to ban the export and transit of weapons, weapon parts, and dual-use items to Israel.
- [Canada: 24% Parents Eating Less So Their Children Can Eat More, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/canada-24-parents-eating-less-so-their-children-can-eat-more-says-report/): The report said there are six million families with children under 18 in Canada. It said parents compromising on their food choices are more likely to face other severe food-related challenges
- [Khalistanis Blocked Crucial Life Certificate Events For Elderly Indians in Canada: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/khalistanis-blocked-crucial-life-certificate-events-for-elderly-indians-in-canada-sources-to-news18/): Not giving life certificates by the embassy leads to the cancellation of pensions. The plan of the Khalistani groups is to show the Indian government and mission in a bad light, the sources added
- [‘Flights Delayed, Don’t Go Back’: Passengers Evacuated From UK’s Gatwick Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/flights-delayed-dont-go-back-passengers-evacuated-from-uks-gatwick-airport/): Post Content
- [South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/south-korea-says-russia-sent-north-korea-missiles-in-exchange-for-troops/): South Korea’s national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital.
- [ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but …](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/icc-arrest-warrants-netanyahu-is-certainly-a-criminal-but/): There’s a reasonable basis to believe, when it comes to Israel-Palestine, that justice is not ultimately an option.
- [Australia vs India: Bumrah stars as Kohli and co toil – first Test Day One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/australia-vs-india-bumrah-stars-as-kohli-and-co-toil-first-test-day-one/): India are skittled for 150 before reducing Australia to 67-7 in Perth on the opening day of Border-Gavaskar Test series.
- [Which Country’s Passport Is The Most Expensive? It Is Not US Or UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/which-countrys-passport-is-the-most-expensive-it-is-not-us-or-uk/): India’s passport ranks 82nd in the Henley Passport Index 2024, granting visa-free access to 58 countries. According to a Compare The Market report, it costs Rs 1,400 and Rs 19,000 to issue a passport. A 10-year US passport is priced at Rs 13,868.
- [UK Police Conduct Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/uk-police-conduct-controlled-explosion-near-us-embassy-in-london/): The US embassy said on X that the police had closed a road near the building out of “an abundance of caution”.
- [World Chess Championship final 2024: Schedule, format, prize money, players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/world-chess-championship-final-2024-schedule-format-prize-money-players/): All the details about the biggest two weeks in chess as a young Indian grandmaster takes on the Chinese world champion.
- [Clocks In This Swiss Town Never Strike 12, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/clocks-in-this-swiss-town-never-strike-12-heres-why/): Have you ever heard of a town where clocks never strike 12? In this Swiss town, all clocks stop at 11, and everything, from churches to celebrations, revolves around the number 11
- [‘Incompetence, Inability To Ensure Safety’: Cops Force Canada Temple To Cancel Event Under Khalistani Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/incompetence-inability-to-ensure-safety-cops-force-canada-temple-to-cancel-event-under-khalistani-pressure/): The Vaishno Devi Temple administration demanded that the Halton Police take immediate action to provide viable solutions for Hindu Canadians
- [NASA Captures 'Fire-Breathing Guitar' In Space. What Is This Phenomenon? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/nasa-captures-fire-breathing-guitar-in-space-what-is-this-phenomenon-explained/): The ‘Guitar Nebula’ offers new insights into the behaviour of high-energy particles like electrons and positrons as they travel through interstellar space.
- [Iceland Volcano Eruption | Iceland Volcano News | Iceland Volcano Erupts for Seventh Time | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/iceland-volcano-eruption-iceland-volcano-news-iceland-volcano-erupts-for-seventh-time-n18g/): Iceland Volcano Eruption | Iceland Volcano News | Iceland Volcano Erupts for Seventh Time | N18GIceland Volcano Erupts for Seventh Time in a Year | Iceland Volcano.A volcanic fissure near Grindavik, Iceland, erupted for the tenth time in three years, prompting the evacuation of the fishing village. The eruption, less intense than previous ones, sent […]
- [US Charges Against Adani, 7 Others Could Lead to Arrest Warrants, Extradition Bid: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/us-charges-against-adani-7-others-could-lead-to-arrest-warrants-extradition-bid-report/): Adani Group has denied charges saying the allegations by US prosecutors are “baseless” and the conglomerate is “compliant with all laws”.
- [Canada's Trudeau to Cut Sales Tax, Send Checks to Millions of Canadians as Election Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/canadas-trudeau-to-cut-sales-tax-send-checks-to-millions-of-canadians-as-election-looms/): The measures come as a cost of living crisis has left voters unhappy with Trudeau and ahead of an election that could come anytime between this fall and next October
- [Guardiola signs two-year contract extension at Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/guardiola-signs-two-year-contract-extension-at-manchester-city/): Pep Guardiola has ended speculation about his future as Manchester City manager by signing a new two-year deal.
- [Iran says activating ‘advanced’ centrifuges after IAEA censure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/iran-says-activating-advanced-centrifuges-after-iaea-censure/): UN nuclear watchdog condemns Iran for failing to cooperate fully and seeks answers on uranium found at two locations.
- [Telangana Student Accidentally Shoots Himself Dead During Birthday Celebration In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/telangana-student-accidentally-shoots-himself-dead-during-birthday-celebration-in-us/): Birthday celebration took a fatal turn for an Indian student in the US as his gun misfired, claiming his life.
- [At least 42 killed in sectarian violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/at-least-42-killed-in-sectarian-violence-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Gunmen open fire on buses carrying Shia pilgrims in Kurram, where clashes with Sunnis have escalated in recent months.
- [In Gaza dreams die, but hope remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/in-gaza-dreams-die-but-hope-remains/): As a doctor, I hoped to leave Gaza to improve my qualifications, but my dream to study abroad was shattered.
- [Trump Chooses Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi To Head The DOJ After Matt Gaetz Withdraws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/trump-chooses-former-florida-attorney-general-pam-bondi-to-head-the-doj-after-matt-gaetz-withdraws/): President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick to run the Justice Department. Trump’s first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration as concerns grew he wouldn’t garner enough GOP support to be confirmed. Pam Bondi has a long track record in law enforcement and previously served as Florida’s […]
- [Musk Mocks Ellen DeGeneres With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Conspiracy Theory After US Departure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/musk-mocks-ellen-degeneres-with-sean-diddy-combs-conspiracy-theory-after-us-departure/): Famous daytime show host Ellen and her wife moved out of the USA following Donald Trump’s presidential win, according to reports.
- ['Just Slept & Cried Every Minute': Elon Musk's Ex-Wife Reveals Custody Battle For Her Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/just-slept-cried-every-minute-elon-musks-ex-wife-reveals-custody-battle-for-her-kids/): Elon Musk’s wife has opened up on the financial and emotional toll she took during custody battle with the billionaire in court.
- [Mapping the impact of climate change on global displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/mapping-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-global-displacement/): As COP29 concludes, Al Jazeera examines the 359 million weather-related displacements recorded worldwide since 2008.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,002](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1002/): These were the key developments on the 1,002nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Singapore hangs third drug trafficker in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/singapore-hangs-third-drug-trafficker-in-a-week/): Southeast Asian city-state is among a handful of countries that impose the death penalty for drug offences.
- ['Ready To Fight': UK Warns Russia Against Invading Eastern European NATO Members, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/ready-to-fight-uk-warns-russia-against-invading-eastern-european-nato-members-says-report/): The UK military is prepared to fight Russian forces if Eastern Europe is invaded, stated Deputy Defence chief Rob Magowan, amid rising tensions following Ukraine’s strikes on Russian targets with US-supplied missiles.
- [US state of Alabama carries out third execution by nitrogen gas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/us-state-of-alabama-carries-out-third-execution-by-nitrogen-gas/): Carey Grayson executed using controversial method after being convicted of the 1994 murder of a hitchhiker.
- [Old is gold: Why Bollywood is turning to re-releases amid string of flops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/old-is-gold-why-bollywood-is-turning-to-re-releases-amid-string-of-flops/): As more and more contemporary films fail, producers and exhibitors fall back on time-tested fare to lure viewers back.
- ['Would Like More Prime Ministers Like Him': Cricket Legend Clive Lloyd Praises PM Modi | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/would-like-more-prime-ministers-like-him-cricket-legend-clive-lloyd-praises-pm-modi-watch/): West Indies legend Clive Lloyd heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi after their meeting in Guyana.
- [Mumbai Terror Accused Rana Appeals To US Supreme Court Against Extradition To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/mumbai-terror-accused-rana-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-against-extradition-to-india/): Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals after losing the legal battle in lower courts and several federal courts.
- [Why has Indian billionaire Gautam Adani been charged in a US bribery case?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/why-has-indian-billionaire-gautam-adani-been-charged-in-a-us-bribery-case/): It’s the latest in a recent series of fraud allegations trailing the embattled billionaire’s Adani Group.
- ['World Must Respond': Ukraine's Zelenskyy Calls Russian Strike 'Clear Escalation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/world-must-respond-ukraines-zelenskyy-calls-russian-strike-clear-escalation/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia’s attack on its territory using a new type of ballistic missile was the second step toward escalation.
- [Culture, Cuisine, Cricket: PM Modi Highlights India-Guyana Connect During Historic Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/culture-cuisine-cricket-pm-modi-highlights-india-guyana-connect-during-historic-visit/): PM Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit in Guyana on Thursday as he departed for India.
- [‘Trying To Make Life Multiplanetary’: Elon Musk Denies To-Do List Shared By TIME Magazine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/trying-to-make-life-multiplanetary-elon-musk-denies-to-do-list-shared-by-time-magazine/): The Tesla CEO denied the to-do list which included ‘installing human brain chip’ and ‘flying to Mars’
- ['Speculative': Now, Trudeau Govt Rejects Canadian Media Report Naming PM Modi, Jaishankar, Doval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/speculative-now-trudeau-govt-rejects-canadian-media-report-naming-pm-modi-jaishankar-doval/): The Justin Trudeau government has reacted to the reports about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NSA Doval and S Jaishankar.
- [Bitcoin nears $100,000 as investors bet on crypto-friendly Trump policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/bitcoin-nears-100000-as-investors-bet-on-crypto-friendly-trump-policies/): World’s popular digital currency rises as high as $99,073 on expectations Trump will ease legal and regulatory hurdles.
- [Air Defence Systems for Ukraine & Israel Impact US 'War Readiness' Against China, Top Admiral Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/air-defence-systems-for-ukraine-israel-impact-us-war-readiness-against-china-top-admiral-warns/): Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are eating into US stockpiles of air defences and to say otherwise would be “dishonest”, the top US admiral in the Indo-Pacific region has said. The Biden administration has given Kyiv a full array of defences, including Patriot missiles and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile systems. The US last […]
- [Trump Picks Pam Bondi As Attorney General Hours After Matt Gaetz Withdraws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/trump-picks-pam-bondi-as-attorney-general-hours-after-matt-gaetz-withdraws/): Pam Bondi has been an outspoken defender of Trump and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.
- [What are the ICC countries where Netanyahu and Gallant may face arrest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/what-are-the-icc-countries-where-netanyahu-and-gallant-may-face-arrest/): More than 120 countries that are part of the International Criminal Court are obliged to enforce the arrest warrants.
- [All to know about Man Utd’s manager Ruben Amorim before first EPL match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/all-to-know-about-man-utds-manager-ruben-amorim-before-first-epl-match/): Al Jazeera takes a closer look at Portuguese coach as he takes charge of his first Manchester United match on Sunday.
- [How US politicians responded to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/how-us-politicians-responded-to-netanyahus-icc-arrest-warrant/): Biden administration ‘fundamentally rejects’ decision as lawmakers issue threats and call for sanctions against court.
- [Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/can-colombias-talks-with-the-comuneros-del-sur-help-achieve-total-peace/): Government talks with armed groups have stalled. Experts say a smaller-scale ‘territorial’ approach might be the answer.
- [Israel pounds eastern and southern Lebanon as truce talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israel-pounds-eastern-and-southern-lebanon-as-truce-talks-continue/): US mediator Amos Hochstein said a ceasefire was ‘within our grasp’ during a visit to Lebanon.
- [What are the implications of US’s UN Security Council veto, ICC warrants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/what-are-the-implications-of-uss-un-security-council-veto-icc-warrants/): The United States vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations Security Council.
- ['Where Is The Money?' No Clarity On Climate Finance As COP29 Talks Enter Last Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/where-is-the-money-no-clarity-on-climate-finance-as-cop29-talks-enter-last-day/): The two-week conference concludes on Friday, but developed nations are yet to divulge the amount they are willing to contribute to replace the $100 billion target
- [White House ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC warrants for Israeli leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/white-house-fundamentally-rejects-icc-warrants-for-israeli-leaders/): The White House says it is working with Israel on a response to the ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
- [Putin: Russia tested intermediate-range missile on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/putin-russia-tested-intermediate-range-missile-on-ukraine/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia tested a new intermediate-range missile in combat conditions on Ukraine.
- [Brazil police accuse ex-President Bolsonaro of involvement in coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/brazil-police-accuse-ex-president-bolsonaro-of-involvement-in-coup-attempt/): Police accuse Jair Bolsonaro and several former officials of involvement in plot after 2022 election defeat.
- [Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz withdraws from US attorney general consideration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/trump-loyalist-matt-gaetz-withdraws-from-us-attorney-general-consideration/): The former congressman said he had become a ‘distraction’ following renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations.
- [Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/senegals-ruling-pastef-party-secures-large-majority-in-parliament/): Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.
- [US SEC chair Gensler to step down upon Trump takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-sec-chair-gensler-to-step-down-upon-trump-takeover/): US President-elect Donald Trump had said he would remove Gary Gensler as Securities and Exchange Commission chair.
- [Going bananas: Duct-taped fresh fruit sells for millions at Sotheby’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/going-bananas-duct-taped-fresh-fruit-sells-for-millions-at-sothebys/): A banana duct-taped to a wall is causing a stir in the art world again. It just sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s.
- [Under Fire Over Sex Scandal, Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Trump's Attorney General Pick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/under-fire-over-sex-scandal-matt-gaetz-withdraws-as-trumps-attorney-general-pick/): His withdrawal came a day after meeting with senators to seek their support for his confirmation as head of the US Justice Department
- [PM Modi Participates In 'Ram Bhajan' Event In Guyana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/pm-modi-participates-in-ram-bhajan-event-in-guyana/): PM Modi’s involvement in this religious event reinforced the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Guyana.
- [Israel Cries 'Anti-Semitism' As ICC Issues Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant; EU Says Decision Binding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israel-cries-anti-semitism-as-icc-issues-warrants-for-netanyahu-gallant-eu-says-decision-binding/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused the ICC of anti-Semitism after arrest warrants were issued for him and former Defense Minister Gallant, calling it a “modern Dreyfus trial.” He claimed the charges were part of an effort by ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to avoid sexual harassment accusations. The warrants, linked to alleged war crimes, were issued […]
- [Indian Embassy Cancels More Consular Camps In Canada Over Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/indian-embassy-cancels-more-consular-camps-in-canada-over-security-concerns/): The decision came days after Khalistani extremists allegedly attacked devotees within the Hindu Sabha temple premises in Brampton
- [Elon Musk Slams US Immigration After Conservative Activist Shares Vaccine Mandate Twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/elon-musk-slams-us-immigration-after-conservative-activist-shares-vaccine-mandate-twist/): American conservative activist Riley Gaines vented on TikTok about how she had been married for more than 2.5 years now and her husband still did not have a green card due to a vaccine mandate
- [‘There’ll Always Be A Response’: Putin Warns West Of Allowing Ukraine To Use Their Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/therell-always-be-a-response-putin-warns-west-of-allowing-ukraine-to-use-their-weapons/): The Kremlin leader also warned the conflict had taken on “elements of a global character” and stressed Moscow was ready for “any scenario” in its confrontation with Kyiv and the West.
- [Kenya cancels more than $2.5bn in deals with Adani after US indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/kenya-cancels-more-than-2-5bn-in-deals-with-adani-after-us-indictment/): The deals had been sharply criticised over lack of transparency and value for money.
- [Ukraine accuses Russia of launching intercontinental ballistic missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-launching-intercontinental-ballistic-missile/): President Vladimir Putin says Russia tested a hypersonic intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine.
- [Bill Clinton Recalls Frustration During Interview Over Affair Questions In New Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/bill-clinton-recalls-frustration-during-interview-over-affair-questions-in-new-book/): In his new book, ‘Citizen: My Life After the White House,’ Clinton admits that he has never directly apologised to Lewinsky
- [PM Modi Pays Homage To Mahatma Gandhi In Guyana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-mahatma-gandhi-in-guyana/): PM Modi recalled Bapu’s eternal values of peace and non-violence which continue to guide humanity.
- [UK imposes sanctions on Isabel dos Santos, Ukrainian oligarch Firtash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/uk-imposes-sanctions-on-isabel-dos-santos-ukrainian-oligarch-firtash/): The measures are a part of the Labour government tightening Britain’s anti-corruption sanctions regime.
- [‘Gym Rat in Gaza’: Bodybuilder Mohamed Hatem overcomes adversity amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/gym-rat-in-gaza-bodybuilder-mohamed-hatem-overcomes-adversity-amid-war/): Exercising in Gaza presents unique challenges, but one resident copes by working out whenever and wherever he can.
- [Race Historicised: Fanon & Colonial Psychosis | DigiDocs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/race-historicised-fanon-colonial-psychosis-digidocs/): Fanon is a short film that explores the fascinating story of Frantz Fanon.
- [Netanyahu, Gallant wanted for arrest by International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/netanyahu-gallant-wanted-for-arrest-by-international-criminal-court/): The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
- [Russia Fires First ICBM At Ukraine After 'New Weapon' Threat, Zelensky Slams 'Crazy Putin'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-fires-first-icbm-at-ukraine-after-new-weapon-threat-zelensky-slams-crazy-putin/): Russia reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine for the first time, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack, accusing President Putin of using Ukraine as a “training ground” for new weapons. The missile, likely an RS-26 Rubezh, reportedly did not carry a nuclear warhead. In […]
- [World reacts to ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/world-reacts-to-icc-arrest-warrants-for-israels-netanyahu-gallant/): ICC said it had found ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe that Israeli officials were responsible for starvation in Gaza.
- ['Identify Those Who Create Conflict, Not Engage', Says PM As Russia-Ukraine War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/identify-those-who-create-conflict-not-engage-says-pm-as-russia-ukraine-war-escalates/): Modi assured that in any crisis, anywhere in the world, India’s ‘sincere effort is to be the first responder and reach out to offer help’
- ['Russia, China Sympathiser': Nikki Haley Slams Tulsi Gabbard's Appointment As US Intelligence Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/russia-china-sympathiser-nikki-haley-slams-tulsi-gabbards-appointment-as-us-intelligence-chief/): In an interview on her YouTube channel, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley asked if the US was “comfortable” with someone who has “defended Iran, Syria, Russia and China”
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects ICC Arrest Warrant, Compares It To ‘Dreyfus Trial’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israeli-pm-netanyahu-rejects-icc-arrest-warrant-compares-it-to-dreyfus-trial/): Netanyahu said the judges were “driven by anti-Semitic hatred of Israel” and vowed that the arrest warrants would “not prevent the State of Israel from defending its citizens”.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant issued ICC arrest warrants: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israels-netanyahu-gallant-issued-icc-arrest-warrants-whats-next/): This is the first time there has been an indictment for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu since Israel’s war on Gaza began.
- [Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/ukraine-fires-uk-made-storm-shadow-missiles-at-russia-what-we-know/): A day after Kyiv fires the Anglo-French missiles into Russia, Moscow hits Ukraine with an ICBM, reports say.
- [Israel bombards Gaza as the US blocks another ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/israel-bombards-gaza-as-the-us-blocks-another-ceasefire/): Israel launched attacks across Gaza, killing about 90 Palestinians, as the US blocked a fourth Gaza ceasefire resolution
- [UN’s Guterres pushes COP29 negotiators to seal deal after draft spurned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/uns-guterres-pushes-cop29-negotiators-to-seal-deal-after-draft-spurned/): As Baku summit winds down, rich and poor countries at odds over how fight against climate change will be financed.
- [Spain’s deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/spains-deadly-floods/): Journalist Sonia Gallego takes us through scenes of anger and devastation over Spain’s deadly floods.
- [US police bodycam shows officer kill homeowner, after he called 911](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-police-bodycam-shows-officer-kill-homeowner-after-he-called-911/): Brandon Durham called police to report intruders in his home in Las Vegas. But police shot him, not his attacker.
- [US Government Asked to Force Google To Sell Off Chrome Internet Browser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/us-government-asked-to-force-google-to-sell-off-chrome-internet-browser/): The U.S. Department of Justice will ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome internet browser.That’s according to a report Monday by Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the plans.The same judge ruled in August that Google illegally monopolized the search market, helped by the dominance of Chrome, which is estimated to […]
- [Afghanistan: Caught between climate change and global indifference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/21/afghanistan-caught-between-climate-change-and-global-indifference/): To withhold climate assistance is to punish the Afghan population for the acts of its leaders.
- [Missing Rabbi’s Body Found In UAE, Israel Vows Action Against ‘Anti-Semitic’ Murderer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/missing-rabbis-body-found-in-uae-israel-vows-action-against-anti-semitic-murderer/): The rabbi, an Israeli-Moldovan national, was being searched for by the UAE’s interior ministry, which is also investigating his case.
- [Israeli forces bomb mosque in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/israeli-forces-bomb-mosque-in-gazas-nuseirat-refugee-camp/): Video shows the moment Israeli forces bombed the al-Faruq Mosque in central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp.
- [Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth F1 title at Las Vegas Grand Prix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/red-bulls-max-verstappen-wins-his-fourth-f1-title-at-las-vegas-grand-prix/): Verstappen edges Norris in the race and becomes the sixth man to claim four world championship titles, all in a row.
- [Director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital injured in attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/director-of-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-injured-in-attack/): The director of the main partially-functioning hospital in besieged north Gaza was injured in an Israeli drone strike.
- [Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/brazilian-legend-marta-zambias-banda-inspire-orlando-pride-to-nwsl-title/): Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game.
- [Djokovic hires Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open tennis Grand Slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/djokovic-hires-andy-murray-as-coach-for-australian-open-tennis-grand-slam/): Former rivals team up before new tennis season as Djokovic seeks record 25th singles and 11th Australian Open title.
- [Chennai’s secret: How the Indian city mints world-beating chess champions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/chennais-secret-how-the-indian-city-mints-world-beating-chess-champions/): As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city of chess stars cheers him on.
- [Design Changes May Delay India-Russian Vande Bharat Project, Matter Escalated To Diplomatic Level](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/design-changes-may-delay-india-russian-vande-bharat-project-matter-escalated-to-diplomatic-level/): The modifications sought by Indian Railways include increasing the number of toilets from three to four per car and including pantry cars and luggage zones, which weren’t in the original design
- ['Ensure That War Ends Next Year': Zelenskyy Awaits Trump's Plan To End Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/ensure-that-war-ends-next-year-zelenskyy-awaits-trumps-plan-to-end-ukraine-conflict/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he awaits Donald Trump’s proposals to end war with Russia.
- [One Shot Dead, 3 Policemen Injured After Gunfire Erupts Near Israeli Embassy In Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/one-shot-dead-3-policemen-injured-after-gunfire-erupts-near-israeli-embassy-in-jordan/): After gunshots were heard, the Jordanian police responded swiftly and cordoned off an area in the vicinity of the Israeli embassy in the capital Amman.
- [‘India Counted 640 Million Votes In 1 Day’: Elon Musk Hails Electoral System, Jabs US Process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/india-counted-640-million-votes-in-1-day-elon-musk-hails-electoral-system-jabs-us-process/): Elon Musk praised the electoral system in India and also took a swipe at the same in the United States.
- [Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/trump-backs-staunchly-anti-muslim-florida-lawmaker-to-run-for-us-congress/): Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel’s killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect’s support.
- [Thousands protest against sexual violence in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/thousands-protest-against-sexual-violence-in-france/): The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- [What does the use of more powerful weapons mean for Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/what-does-the-use-of-more-powerful-weapons-mean-for-ukraine/): Russia uses hypersonic missile for first time in the war after Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russian territory.
- [Trudeau Calls Canadian Officials ‘Criminals’ Over Fake Report On Nijjar Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trudeau-calls-canadian-officials-criminals-over-fake-report-on-nijjar-killing/): This came after a Canadian newspaper published a report claiming that PM Modi knew of the plot behind Nijjar’s killing last year.
- [Security Tightened In Islamabad Ahead Of Planned Protest By Imran Khan's Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/security-tightened-in-islamabad-ahead-of-planned-protest-by-imran-khans-party/): Pakistan on Saturday closed down highways towards the national capital, partially suspended internet and mobile services, halted public transport, blocked important roads here with containers and deployed heavy security as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party seemed adamant about its protest march on Sunday.
- [ICC Warrants Are Binding, Cannot Pick And Choose: EU's Borrell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/icc-warrants-are-binding-cannot-pick-and-choose-eus-borrell/): All EU member states are signatories to the ICC’s founding treaty, called the Rome Statute.
- [Trudeau Dances At Taylor Swift’s Concert Amid Anti-Israel Riots In Montreal | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trudeau-dances-at-taylor-swifts-concert-amid-anti-israel-riots-in-montreal-video/): Trudeau was criticised heavily for his absence during the pro-Palestine riots as he was seen dancing at a Taylor Swift concert.
- [NATO Nation Turkey Invites US Fury? After Qatar’s Hamas Officials, Gaza Leaders To ‘Move’ To Ankara?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/nato-nation-turkey-invites-us-fury-after-qatars-hamas-officials-gaza-leaders-to-move-to-ankara/): Israeli sources reported that Hamas leaders in Gaza may relocate to Turkey, following Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s visit to Ankara. At least two senior Hamas officials have already moved from Qatar to Turkey. However, both Turkey and Hamas denied these claims, with Turkish officials stating that Hamas members occasionally visit, but their political bureau […]
- [More than 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 48 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/more-than-100-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-in-48-hours/): Director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says several staff wounded in Israeli bombardment.
- [NATO Chief Mark Rutte Holds Talks With Trump On 'Global Security Issues'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/nato-chief-mark-rutte-holds-talks-with-trump-on-global-security-issues/): This was Rutte’s first meeting with Trump since his election win. Trump has previously been critical of the Western alliance.
- [From Poland’s Lask To Spain’s Rota: Key NATO Bases In Reach Of Russia’s Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/from-polands-lask-to-spains-rota-key-nato-bases-in-reach-of-russias-oreshnik-hypersonic-missile/): As Russia fired its new ‘Oreshnik’ hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine’s Dnipro, President Vladimir Putin warned the West of possible strikes on its military sites. Putin said Moscow ‘reserves the right’ to use its weapons against military facilities of countries that “allow their weapons to be used against our facilities”. Defence experts across the world […]
- [‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/exponentially-worse-immigrant-rights-groups-brace-for-second-trump-term/): Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.
- [Ukraine Lost Over 40 Percent of Land in Russia's Kursk Region, Senior Kyiv Military Source Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/ukraine-lost-over-40-percent-of-land-in-russias-kursk-region-senior-kyiv-military-source-says/): The General Staff source said the Kurakhove region was the most threatening for Kyiv now as Russian forces were advancing there at 200-300 meters (yards) a day.
- [‘Will Make Nuclear Bomb…’ Iran Fumes At IAEA Censure, Threatens Trump To Revive JCPOA Or Pay Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/will-make-nuclear-bomb-iran-fumes-at-iaea-censure-threatens-trump-to-revive-jcpoa-or-pay-up/): A top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Larijani, told the US that Iran would refrain from building a nuclear bomb if Washington meets certain conditions, including compensation for damages. This statement followed Iran’s proposal for a new nuclear deal with President-elect Donald Trump. Larijani emphasized that Iran’s uranium enrichment could be limited, but any […]
- [UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/un-climate-talks-in-disarray-as-developing-nations-stage-walkout/): Small islands and least-developed nations say their climate finance interests were ignored.
- [Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/rahul-silences-doubters-as-india-openers-dominate-australia/): India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218.
- [Israel and its supporters cannot gaslight the law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/israel-and-its-supporters-cannot-gaslight-the-law/): Arguments that the ICC is ‘criminalising’ self-defence by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are absurd.
- [“I’m Tired…” Mexico Migrants Risk Life, Limb To Reach US Border As Trump Vows Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/im-tired-mexico-migrants-risk-life-limb-to-reach-us-border-as-trump-vows-immigration-crackdown/): Hundreds of migrants, including children, climb onto a moving train in Veracruz to reach the US. After walking long distances on foot, travelling atop the train offers a brief respite for the weary migrants. However, the journey remains dangerous, with risks of falling leading to severe injuries or death. Many migrants are rushing to the […]
- [US Warned Ukraine Of Oreshnik Missile? Zelensky Seeks NATO’s ‘Advanced…’ As Rutte Meets Trump |Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/us-warned-ukraine-of-oreshnik-missile-zelensky-seeks-natos-advanced-as-rutte-meets-trump-putin/): Ukraine seeks updated air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack on Dnipro, with President Zelensky urging action from Western allies to counter escalating aggression. The US warned Kyiv of Russia’s experimental “Oreshnik” missile, tested in the strike, which Putin confirmed is combat-ready. Zelensky criticized Russia’s actions as international crimes, calling China’s restraint calls ineffective. Meanwhile, […]
- [Multiple Cases Registered Against Imran Khan's Wife for Her Alleged Remarks on Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/multiple-cases-registered-against-imran-khans-wife-for-her-alleged-remarks-on-saudi-arabia/): At least four cases were registered against Bushra Bibi under the Telegraph Act of 1885 and other provisions on the complaint of citizens who blamed her for inciting religious hatred in Saudi Arabia.
- [Israeli Strikes In Beirut Kill 11 As Diplomats Desperately Push For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/israeli-strikes-in-beirut-kill-11-as-diplomats-desperately-push-for-ceasefire/): US envoy Amos Hochstein traveled to the region this week in an attempt to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.
- [Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/philippines-vp-sara-duterte-threatens-marcos-assassination-if-she-is-killed/): The president’s security has been boosted after his deputy’s ‘active threat’ that were ‘made so brazenly in public’.
- [1000 days of war and the toll on Ukraine’s media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/1000-days-of-war-and-the-toll-on-ukraines-media/): The war in Ukraine hits a new escalation point and the battle of narratives sharpens.
- [Israel ‘Targets’ Hezbollah Boss Qassem In Beirut Attack, Houthis Fire Hypersonic Missile At IDF Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/israel-targets-hezbollah-boss-qassem-in-beirut-attack-houthis-fire-hypersonic-missile-at-idf-base/): At least 11 people have reportedly been killed and 63 injured in an overnight Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut on November 22. Lebanon’s health ministry initially said “the Israeli enemy strike on Basta al-Fawqa in Beirut killed four people and injured 63 others”. The Israeli military, in its latest strike on Beirut on […]
- [Storm Bert Causes Power Outages, Disrupts Travel in UK and Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/storm-bert-causes-power-outages-disrupts-travel-in-uk-and-ireland/): Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind, rain, snow and ice were also in place for most of the United Kingdom, according to a Met Office weather forecast.
- [China: Huawei Eyes 100,000 Apps for Harmony OS Amid U.S. Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/china-huawei-eyes-100000-apps-for-harmony-os-amid-u-s-tensions/): Despite the setbacks from U.S. sanctions, Huawei remains committed to advancing its operating system, urging developers and government bodies to adopt Harmony in their daily operations.
- [China Discovers Massive Gold Reserve in Hunan; What Is It Worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/china-discovers-massive-gold-reserve-in-hunan-what-is-it-worth/): Under its 2021–2025 development plan, China boosted domestic reserves of strategic resources, raising investment in mineral exploration by 8% to 110.5 billion yuan (Rs 1.27 lakh crore)
- [Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/dozens-killed-as-sectarian-violence-flares-up-in-pakistans-kurram/): Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- [Roads blocked with containers, army called in as Pakistan seals capital Islamabad ahead of PTI protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/roads-blocked-with-containers-army-called-in-as-pakistan-seals-capital-islamabad-ahead-of-pti-protest/): The ruling government has blocked all roads leading to the capital with shipping containers, imposed Section 144 for at least two months, prohibiting any public gathering in Islamabad.
- [Six Injured in Five-vehicle Crash in Japan, Check Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/six-injured-in-five-vehicle-crash-in-japan-check-details/): The six people were taken to hospital, one of whom, a man, was seriously injured.
- [‘Will Comply’: UK Indicates Netanyahu Could Be Arrested On ICC Warrant If He Visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/will-comply-uk-indicates-netanyahu-could-be-arrested-on-icc-warrant-if-he-visits/): Hungary and the US were among the countries that rejected the ICC decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
- [Royal Tour of India in Offing for King Charles, Queen Camilla: Media Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/royal-tour-of-india-in-offing-for-king-charles-queen-camilla-media-report/): The Britain’s King and Queen made a “private stopover” at a wellness resort in Bengaluru last month on their way back from Australia and Samoa.
- [IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/imf-approves-third-review-of-sri-lankas-2-9bn-bailout-but-warns-of-risks/): Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.
- [Facing the fear of water: Refugees learn to swim in Lesbos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/facing-the-fear-of-water-refugees-learn-to-swim-in-lesbos/): Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming programme helps them embrace the sea.
- [Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/laos-pledges-justice-after-suspected-tainted-alcohol-kills-tourists/): Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.
- [Trump Picks Fox News Panellist For Surgeon General, Weldon For CDC, Makary Given FDA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trump-picks-fox-news-panellist-for-surgeon-general-weldon-for-cdc-makary-given-fda/): Weldon is a doctor and a Republican while Janette Nesheiwat is a contributor for Fox News.
- [Canada Confirms First Case Of Clade I Monkeypox](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/canada-confirms-first-case-of-clade-i-monkeypox/): The case, linked to travel, involves an individual associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I monkeypox in central and eastern Africa.
- [Texas Approves Curriculum Allowing Bible Teachings In Elementary Schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/texas-approves-curriculum-allowing-bible-teachings-in-elementary-schools/): The lessons are optional for schools to adopt as early as next school year, and districts can receive at least 40 US dollars per student for using state-approved materials, local media reported, citing local legislation.
- [‘Do You Believe This Tyrant Will…’: Trump Ally Pours Water On Ukraine Peace Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/do-you-believe-this-tyrant-will-trump-ally-pours-water-on-ukraine-peace-plans/): President-elect Donald Trump Senate ally Mike Rounds said the US could be deceiving itself if it believes it can negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Despite Bitcoin Nearing $100,000 Mark, This Veteran Investor Still Isn't Selling His Holdings; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/despite-bitcoin-nearing-100000-mark-this-veteran-investor-still-isnt-selling-his-holdings-heres-why/): Christopher Wood’s decision to hold his Bitcoin investments despite its price rise reflects a broader belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential.
- [Israeli missiles strike residential building in central Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/israeli-missiles-strike-residential-building-in-central-beirut/): At least four people have been killed in the attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according to the Health Ministry.
- [Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/are-underwater-pipelines-cables-being-sabotaged-in-the-baltic-sea-why/): A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two years.
- [18 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/18-killed-in-sectarian-violence-in-paks-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-province/): The tribes are targeting each other with heavy and automatic weapons. So far, 18 people have been killed and 30 injured in the clashes.
- [Philippine Vice President Threatens To Have President Killed If She Is Assassinated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/philippine-vice-president-threatens-to-have-president-killed-if-she-is-assassinated/): Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said she had spoken to an assassin and instructed him to kill President Marcos, his wife and the speaker of the Philippine House if she were to be killed.
- [‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/genocide-free-cola-makes-a-splash-in-the-united-kingdom/): Cola Gaza offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.
- [Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trump-picks-billionaire-investor-scott-bessent-as-treasury-secretary/): Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs.
- [Police Officer Kills Pet Dog Mistaken For Coyote In US; Locals Support Owner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/police-officer-kills-pet-dog-mistaken-for-coyote-in-us-locals-support-owner/): The incident has the animal’s owner fuming, with the community supporting him, but that local police are describing it as a sad mix-up.
- [Israel To Annex Palestinian West Bank, Claims Reporter Behind US Nord Stream Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/israel-to-annex-palestinian-west-bank-claims-reporter-behind-us-nord-stream-leak/): Seymour Hersh on his Substack blog said Israel will soon formally announce that it has taken over the Palestinian West Bank.
- [Pakistan Reports Two More Polio Cases. Total Tally Now 52](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/pakistan-reports-two-more-polio-cases-total-tally-now-52/): The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
- [Who Is Justin Sun Who Bought 'Duct-Taped Banana’ Artwork For $6 Million?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/who-is-justin-sun-who-bought-duct-taped-banana-artwork-for-6-million/): Chinese-born ‘Crypto King’ Justin Sun who is the founder of Tron and the CEO of BitTorrent, has added to his acquisitions by purchasing this artwork, enhancing his collection
- [California Face Record Rain, Heavy Snow: Power Cut In Seattle For Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/california-face-record-rain-heavy-snow-power-cut-in-seattle-for-days/): A major storm, causing heavy snow and record rain in Northern California led to killing of two people and knocking out of power in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1003/): These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [‘Tireless Advocate Of MAGA’: Trump Taps Sebastian Gorka For Key Counterterrorism Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/tireless-advocate-of-maga-trump-taps-sebastian-gorka-for-key-counterterrorism-role/): Trump called Sebastian Gorka a tireless advocate of the ‘America First’ agenda.
- [2 Men Convicted of Charges Related to Human Smuggling After Scheme Led to Indian Family's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/2-men-convicted-of-charges-related-to-human-smuggling-after-scheme-led-to-indian-familys-death/): Shand was to pick up 11 Indian migrants on the Minnesota side of the Canadian border, prosecutors said. Only seven survived the foot crossing.
- [Biden, Macron Discuss Ukraine War, Lebanon Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/biden-macron-discuss-ukraine-war-lebanon-ceasefire-deal/): French officials have declined to comment if Ukraine is using its SCALP missiles to strike Russia.
- [California: First Confirmed Bird Flu Infection in US Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/california-first-confirmed-bird-flu-infection-in-us-child/): H5N1 bird flu has been spreading widely in the US among wild birds, poultry and a number of other animals over the last few years.
- [A 15-Floor Building Completely Underground With Swimming Pool, Supermarket!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/a-15-floor-building-completely-underground-with-swimming-pool-supermarket/): This building which spans 15 floors and is 200 feet underground offers a gym, pet park, cinema hall, library and medical unit for daily needs
- [Trump Weighs Ex-Intel Chief Richard Grenell As Special Envoy For Russia-Ukraine War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trump-weighs-ex-intel-chief-richard-grenell-as-special-envoy-for-russia-ukraine-war-report/): Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing Richard Grenell as a special envoy to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- [North Korea Warns of 'Immediate Action' Over US-South Korea-Japan Military Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/north-korea-warns-of-immediate-action-over-us-south-korea-japan-military-drills/): The three-day drill, named “Freedom Edge,” involved fighter jets, marine patrol aircraft, and the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
- [Cheating On Your Spouse Is No Longer A Crime In New York — Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/cheating-on-your-spouse-is-no-longer-a-crime-in-new-york-heres-why/): New York defined adultery as when a person “engages in sexual intercourse with another person at a time when he has a living spouse, or the other person has a living spouse.” 
- [Indian-American Minorities Unite To Honour PM Modi With Global Peace Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/indian-american-minorities-unite-to-honour-pm-modi-with-global-peace-award/): Indian-American minorities set up the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) in Maryland to foster unity among Indian-American minority communities.
- [US Indicts Indian National For Conspiring To Illegally Export Aviation Components To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/us-indicts-indian-national-for-conspiring-to-illegally-export-aviation-components-to-russia/): If convicted, Sanjay Kaushik faces maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and up to USD 1 million for each count in the indictment.
- [‘Soon Entering Combat Against Ukraine’: US On 10,000+ North Korean Troops In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/soon-entering-combat-against-ukraine-us-on-10000-north-korean-troops-in-russia/): Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Saturday that the North Korean troops have been integrated into the Russian formations.
- [Soldier students: Job training gives hope to Myanmar’s military defectors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/soldier-students-job-training-gives-hope-to-myanmars-military-defectors/): Defectors from Myanmar’s military and police are learning skills that could put them on a new path after years of war.
- [Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer To Lead US Labour Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/trump-nominates-lori-chavez-deremer-to-lead-us-labour-department/): Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Oregon House member who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
- [US Securities And Exchange Commission's Bid To Sanction Elon Musk Rejected By Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/23/us-securities-and-exchange-commissions-bid-to-sanction-elon-musk-rejected-by-judge/): The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Elon Musk violated laws in early 2022 by waiting at least 10 days too long to disclose he had begun accumulating Twitter stock.
- [Gatwick Airport south terminal evacuated over security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/gatwick-airport-south-terminal-evacuated-over-security-concerns/): Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage.
- [‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/a-new-perch-trump-loyalist-matt-gaetz-confirms-us-congress-departure/): In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump’s ‘America First army’.
- [WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/who-says-mpox-remains-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern/): UN health agency says its decision is ‘based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.’
- [What do the ICC arrest warrants mean for Israel and its allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/what-do-the-icc-arrest-warrants-mean-for-israel-and-its-allies/): Fury in US and Israel. EU says it will uphold ICC’s request.
- [Russia Says Oreshnik Missile 'Frightened' Zelensky, Biden Trying To 'Muck Up' Trump's Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/russia-says-oreshnik-missile-frightened-zelensky-biden-trying-to-muck-up-trumps-peace-plan/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused US President Joe Biden of disrupting Donald Trump’s peace plans in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use ATACMS missiles against Russia. Lavrov compared Biden’s actions to Barack Obama’s 2016 expulsion of Russian diplomats, suggesting they were deliberate efforts to hinder Trump’s dialogue with Moscow. Moscow escalated with new missile […]
- [$250 Billion Per Year By 2035? COP29 Draft Deal Leaves Developing Countries Shocked, Disappointed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/250-billion-per-year-by-2035-cop29-draft-deal-leaves-developing-countries-shocked-disappointed/): This is far short of the $600 billion per year in public grants that the G77, the biggest bloc of 130 developing nations, demanded from developed countries to meet the $1.3 trillion goal
- [Funerals held for 42 people killed by gunmen in Pakistan’s Kurram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/funerals-held-for-42-people-killed-by-gunmen-in-pakistans-kurram/): Funerals have been held for 42 people killed when gunmen fired on a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Pakistan’s Kurram.
- [Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/zimbabwe-opposition-leader-found-guilty-of-attending-unlawful-gathering/): Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention.
- [Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/nicaragua-approves-reforms-boosting-power-of-president-ortega-and-his-wife/): Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
- [Man City vs Tottenham: Pep latest, kickoff time, team news, where to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/man-city-vs-tottenham-pep-latest-kickoff-time-team-news-where-to-watch/): Pep Guardiola leads Man City out for the first time since signing a two-year extension when Tottenham visit on Saturday.
- [PM Modi's Showcases India's Rich Heritage With Special Gifts For World Leaders; See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/pm-modis-showcases-indias-rich-heritage-with-special-gifts-for-world-leaders-see-pics/): Modi presented special gifts to world leaders to showcase India’s rich culture and diversity during his whirlwind three-nation tour.
- [Ispwich Town vs Manchester United: EPL – Amorim, kickoff, where to follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/ispwich-town-vs-manchester-united-epl-amorim-kickoff-where-to-follow/): Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game with Manchester United on Sunday when the club visit Ipswich Town.
- [Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/israel-bombards-beirut-suburbs-as-fighting-rages-in-southern-lebanon/): Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.
- [Harshita Brella Death: Family Claims Husband Preplanned Murder And Fled To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/harshita-brella-death-family-claims-husband-preplanned-murder-and-fled-to-india/): Harshita Brella’s mortal remains were found from the boot of a car in east London on November 14.
- [Judge delays Trump sentencing, lets him seek dismissal of NY conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/judge-delays-trump-sentencing-lets-him-seek-dismissal-of-ny-conviction/): New York judge cancels a sentencing hearing previously scheduled for November 26 without setting a new date.
- [‘It’s a joke’: $250bn climate finance offer met with scorn at COP29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/its-a-joke-250bn-climate-finance-offer-met-with-scorn-at-cop29/): Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion annually to deal with the damage caused by climate change and to adapt.
- [Donald Trump’s Hush Money Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/donald-trumps-hush-money-sentencing-postponed-indefinitely/): This is a major win for Trump, who was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payment to an adult film actress.
- [Top North Korean General “Injured” In Ukraine Strike | Putin Paid In Oil, Missiles For Kim’s Troops?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/top-north-korean-general-injured-in-ukraine-strike-putin-paid-in-oil-missiles-for-kims-troops/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is sending troops and weapons to Russia not for the sake of his growing friendship with Vladimir Putin, but in exchange for adequate oil supplies from Moscow.A report by BBC, citing satellite imagery analysis from Open Source Source Centre, a non-profit UK-based research group, said Russia is estimated to […]
- ['Obscene, Excessive, Unethical': King Charles's Coronation Cost UK Taxpayers £72 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/obscene-excessive-unethical-king-charless-coronation-cost-uk-taxpayers-72-million/): Critics have argued taxpayer spending on the events was too large and out of touch given the huge demands on stretched public funds and economising in recent years by many Britons
- [Is it really a ‘natural’ disaster? | All Hail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/is-it-really-a-natural-disaster-all-hail/): Human factors contribute to how devastating the impact of weather events is.
- [Israeli strike hits Beirut as Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 3,500](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-as-lebanons-death-toll-surpasses-3500/): The city’s southern suburbs have been hit repeatedly in recent months
- [Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/who-is-pam-bondi-trumps-new-nominee-for-us-attorney-general/): Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter.
- [Rift In NATO Over ICC’s Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu, Ukraine's Long-Range Missiles Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/22/rift-in-nato-over-iccs-arrest-warrant-against-netanyahu-ukraines-long-range-missiles-use/): Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons and an ICC warrant against Netanyahu have widened a rift within NATO.
- [Hezbollah’s 250+ Missile Barrage Shakes Israel’s Tel Aviv, Residents Panic | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/hezbollahs-250-missile-barrage-shakes-israels-tel-aviv-residents-panic-watch/): Mayhem in parts of Tel Aviv as Hezbollah missiles and attack drones caused damage to civic infrastructure in Israel’s Tel Aviv and southern regions.
- ['Arrest Warrant Not Enough': Iran's Khamenei Calls For 'Death Sentence' For Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/arrest-warrant-not-enough-irans-khamenei-calls-for-death-sentence-for-netanyahu/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was referring to the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gallant.
- [Mo Salah ‘disappointed’ Liverpool have not tabled a new contract offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/mo-salah-disappointed-liverpool-have-not-tabled-a-new-contract-offer/): The star Egyptian striker is out of contract at Anfield after the end of the current English Premier League season.
- [Resolving India’s population woes requires political maturity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/resolving-indias-population-woes-requires-political-maturity/): Discouraging population control may have short-term political benefits, but it will harm the country in the long run.
- [Mosque-temple spat: Why has India’s Sambhal exploded into violent clashes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/mosque-temple-spat-why-has-indias-sambhal-exploded-into-violent-clashes/): Claims that a mosque was built over a temple stoked tensions, but India’s top court shares blame, say lawyers.
- [Targeting humanitarians? More aid workers killed in 2024 than ever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/targeting-humanitarians-more-aid-workers-killed-in-2024-than-ever/): This is the most lethal year to be a humanitarian worker. Of 281 aid workers killed, most have been in Palestine.
- [UNESCO is failing victims of Japan’s historical colonial exploitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/unesco-is-failing-victims-of-japans-historical-colonial-exploitation/): And we, the international community, are letting it happen. 
- [Arrests after Muslims killed in mosque survey violence in India’s Sambhal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/arrests-after-muslims-killed-in-mosque-survey-violence-in-indias-sambhal/): Cases filed against over 2,000 people a day after four Muslim men killed in violence over survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
- [Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/gang-recruitment-of-haitian-children-soars-by-70-percent-un/): Haitian gangs increasingly target children, using them as informants, fighters, and forced labor, says UNICEF report.
- [“340 Rockets…” Hezbollah Blitz Hits Israel As Netanyahu ‘Approves’ US-Backed Lebanon Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/340-rockets-hezbollah-blitz-hits-israel-as-netanyahu-approves-us-backed-lebanon-ceasefire-deal/): Israel and Lebanon are reportedly close to a ceasefire agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. On 24 November, Israeli and US officials confirmed that Tel Aviv had approved a preliminary deal with Lebanon, though final approval from Israel’s security cabinet is pending. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held high-level discussions with senior ministers and intelligence chiefs […]
- [Russian Plane Engine Catches Fire During Landing In Turkey, All Passengers Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russian-plane-engine-catches-fire-during-landing-in-turkey-all-passengers-evacuated-video/): All 89 passengers and six crew were safely evacuated from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane
- [Suspects In Israeli Rabbi Kogan’s Murder Are Uzbek Nationals: UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/suspects-in-israeli-rabbi-kogans-murder-are-uzbek-nationals-uae/): Israeli-Moldovan rabbi Tzvi Kogan was killed in the UAE last week.
- [Bitcoin Investor Announces ‘Biggest Treasure Hunt in American History’, Issues Open Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/bitcoin-investor-announces-biggest-treasure-hunt-in-american-history-issues-open-challenge/): The investor informed that each treasure is locked in a puzzle box, opened only by solving its puzzle. He warned treasure hunters against forcing the boxes open
- [Cargo Plane Crashes Into House, Bursts Into Flame In Lithuania; One Killed | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/cargo-plane-crashes-into-house-bursts-into-flame-in-lithuania-one-killed-watch/): The DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius Airport, skidded towards a house and burst into flames, shows footage of the incident.
- [Bangladesh Detains Hindu Leader Krishna Das Prabhu At Dhaka Airport, Bars Him From Leaving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/bangladesh-detains-hindu-leader-krishna-das-prabhu-at-dhaka-airport-bars-him-from-leaving/): Krishna Das Prabhu, a prominent Hindu leader, was detained at Dhaka airport and taken to an undisclosed location.
- [‘Must Change Relations Between Men And Women’: French Prosecutor On Pelicot Rape Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/must-change-relations-between-men-and-women-french-prosecutor-on-pelicot-rape-trial/): The prosecutor said the trial, where a man is being tried for enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife, is shaking up French society.
- [Marine Le Pen Threatens To Topple French Govt Over Budget Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/marine-le-pen-threatens-to-topple-french-govt-over-budget-standoff/): The firebrand right-wing leader said that she would back a no confidence motion that could topple French PM Michel Barnier’s government.
- [Opposition protesters rally outside Georgia’s parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/opposition-protesters-rally-outside-georgias-parliament/): Opposition protesters gathered outside Georgia’s parliament early on Monday saying last month’s election was rigged.
- [Philippines’s Marcos vows to fight ‘troubling’ threat of VP Sara Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/philippiness-marcos-vows-to-fight-troubling-threat-of-vp-sara-duterte/): President says in a recorded national address that ‘criminal plans’ against him, first lady should not be overlooked.
- [India beat Australia by 295 runs; take 1-0 lead in Border-Gavaskar Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/india-beat-australia-by-295-runs-take-1-0-lead-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/): Captain Bumrah and fellow pacer Siraj take 3 wickets apiece as hosts are bowled out for 238 in the first Test at Perth.
- [Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/pakistan-detains-over-4000-imran-khan-supporters-before-islamabad-rally/): Thousands of supporters of former PM march to the capital, demanding his release from jail and government’s resignation.
- [Malaysian court orders return of Swatch watches seized over LGBTQ designs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/malaysian-court-orders-return-of-swatch-watches-seized-over-lgbtq-designs/): Home Minister says government will await court’s full judgement before deciding on next move.
- [Heavy rains flood tents in Gaza, bringing further misery to Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/heavy-rains-flood-tents-in-gaza-bringing-further-misery-to-palestinians/): Food and other items spoiled as hundreds of tents of displaced Palestinians flooded amid ongoing Israeli onslaught.
- [Can Zelensky Now Clone Putin’s Oreshnik? Ukraine Finds Russia’s ‘Experimental’ Missile’s Debris |War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/can-zelensky-now-clone-putins-oreshnik-ukraine-finds-russias-experimental-missiles-debris-war/): Ukraine’s Security Service on Nov. 24 displayed the wreckage of the new Russian experimental hypersonic ballistic missile dubbed “unstoppable” by Moscow. The missile called Oreshnik – Russian for hazel tree – struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Nov. 21.Ukraine’s SBU security service displayed metal fragments varying in sizes in front […]
- [Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/taiwan-reports-sighting-of-chinese-balloon-near-island/): Taipei’s defence ministry says 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships were detected until early Monday.
- [Employee Fired For Napping At Work Sues Company, Awarded Rs 40 Lakh Compensation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/employee-fired-for-napping-at-work-sues-company-awarded-rs-40-lakh-compensation/): The South China Morning Post reported that the incident involved a manager from China’s Jiangsu province, who had served 20 years at a department store
- [Palestinians face heavy rain in Gaza’s tent camps as winter arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/palestinians-face-heavy-rain-in-gazas-tent-camps-as-winter-arrives/): Displaced Palestinians forced into makeshift tent camps by Israel’s war are facing cold weather and rain.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,005](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1005/): These were the key developments on the 1,005th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Russian Firm TMH Eyes Expansion Beyond Vande Bharat Trains, Plans To Export From India: CEO Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russian-firm-tmh-eyes-expansion-beyond-vande-bharat-trains-plans-to-export-from-india-ceo-interview/): TMH has already established direct partnerships with Indian suppliers for the Vande Bharat project, moving away from European intermediaries in the post-sanctions environment.
- ['Huge Pressure On China': Xi Advisor Terms Musk's Department In Trump 2.0 'Biggest Threat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/huge-pressure-on-china-xi-advisor-terms-musks-department-in-trump-2-0-biggest-threat/): The US Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under Trump’s second term, poses a challenge to China’s system, a Beijing official has said.
- [In Laos, methanol poisoning deaths send chill through a backpacker paradise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/in-laos-methanol-poisoning-deaths-send-chill-through-a-backpacker-paradise/): Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following the deaths of six tourists blamed on tainted alcohol.
- [Russian Forces Capture British Man Fighting With Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russian-forces-capture-british-man-fighting-with-ukraine-report/): Russian forces captured a British mercenary fighting with the Ukrainian army in Russia’s Kursk region, which is still partially controlled by Kyiv forces.
- [Donald Trump Plans To Remove Transgender Members From US Military: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/donald-trump-plans-to-remove-transgender-members-from-us-military-report/): Donald Trump reportedly plans to ban transgender individuals from serving in the US military, potentially discharging 15,000 active service members, a report has suggested.
- [Russian Firm THM Eyes Expansion Beyond Vande Bharat Trains, Plans To Export From India: CEO Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russian-firm-thm-eyes-expansion-beyond-vande-bharat-trains-plans-to-export-from-india-ceo-interview/): TMH has already established direct partnerships with Indian suppliers for the Vande Bharat project, moving away from European intermediaries in the post-sanctions environment.
- [Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/yamandu-orsi-wins-uruguays-run-off-presidential-election/): The left-wing Broad Front candidate emerged victorious in a tight race against governing-party candidate Alvaro Delgado.
- [Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/hard-right-populist-takes-shock-lead-in-romanias-presidential-vote/): NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.
- [In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/in-uruguay-a-presidential-run-off-focused-on-democratic-coexistence/): Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of Uruguay’s election.
- [Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/israel-sanctions-haaretz-due-to-articles-that-hurt-israeli-state/): The Haaretz news outlet called the decision ‘another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy’.
- [Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/iran-to-meet-with-germany-france-uk-in-nuclear-talks/): The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a lack of cooperation.
- [Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/rival-sectarian-groups-agree-to-seven-day-ceasefire-in-pakistan/): Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30 people.
- [Warring Tribes In Northwest Pakistan Agree To 7-Day Ceasefire After Bloodshed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/warring-tribes-in-northwest-pakistan-agree-to-7-day-ceasefire-after-bloodshed/): This comes after 42 Shiites were killed last Thursday after an attack on their convoy in Kurram district triggered retaliatory attacks that left dozens more dead from both communities
- [Hezbollah Fires “250 Rockets, Long-range Missiles” at Tel Aviv, IDF Hits “command Centres" in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hezbollah-fires-250-rockets-long-range-missiles-at-tel-aviv-idf-hits-command-centres-in-beirut/): On November 24, Hezbollah launched around 180 rockets at Israel, targeting military sites including Tel Aviv’s intelligence base and Ashdod’s naval base. The Israeli military intercepted about 55 rockets, with damage and injuries reported in northern and central Israel. In response, Israel struck Hezbollah command centers in Beirut. The EU’s Josep Borrell warned Lebanon is […]
- [UAE Confirms Arrest Of Three Suspects In Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/uae-confirms-arrest-of-three-suspects-in-israeli-moldovan-rabbis-murder/): Tzvi Kogan, 28, was an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who ran a Kosher grocery store. He went missing on Thursday.
- [Hezbollah Says Destroyed 6 Israeli Tanks In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hezbollah-says-destroyed-6-israeli-tanks-in-southern-lebanon/): Hezbollah fighters “destroyed” five Israeli tanks “on the eastern outskirts of the town of Bayada”
- [Iran Preparing To 'Respond' To Israel, Says Adviser To Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/iran-preparing-to-respond-to-israel-says-adviser-to-supreme-leader/): On October 26, Israeli fighter jets carried out three waves of attacks on Iranian military targets.
- [Pakistan: Thousands Of Imran Khan's Supporters Arrested Ahead Of Islamabad Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/pakistan-thousands-of-imran-khans-supporters-arrested-ahead-of-islamabad-protest/): Police arrested 4,000 supporters of Imran Khan as his party planned a massive protest in Islamabad calling for his release.
- [Winter Storms Likely Across US During Thanksgiving While States Grapple With Power Outages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/winter-storms-likely-across-us-during-thanksgiving-while-states-grapple-with-power-outages/): California and Washington are still recovering from damage and power outages after a series of storms across the US.
- [Hezbollah Using ‘Copy' of Israeli Missile That Iran "Reverse-engineered" to Fight IDF in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hezbollah-using-copy-of-israeli-missile-that-iran-reverse-engineered-to-fight-idf-in-lebanon/): Hezbollah is believed to have been using a copy of an Israeli missile to fight Israeli forces in the ongoing war in Lebanon. The group is using advanced missiles which were reverse-engineered from an Israeli weapon it captured in a past war, The New York Times reported. Hezbollah fighters reportedly seized the original Israeli Spike […]
- [India Views Italy As Key Partner In Europe, Influential Player In Mediterranean: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/india-views-italy-as-key-partner-in-europe-influential-player-in-mediterranean-jaishankar/): Jaishankar said that the frequent interactions at various levels between the two countries are a sign of the depth and breadth of their bilateral ties
- [The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/the-us-says-it-wants-a-ceasefire-in-lebanon-so-whats-the-hold-up/): Israel and the US want deep political changes in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah and Iran.
- [US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/us-universities-brace-for-education-policies-overhaul-under-trump/): School initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion are likely to be first on the chopping block.
- ["Uzbeks Sent by Iran" Killed Chabad Rabbi in UAE, Fled to Turkey? Israel Vows to Hunt Down "Killers"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/uzbeks-sent-by-iran-killed-chabad-rabbi-in-uae-fled-to-turkey-israel-vows-to-hunt-down-killers/): Israel said that an Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been murdered and vowed to track down the killers. Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s body was recovered after his abandoned car was found an hour’s drive away from his home. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called Kogan’s alleged assassination “anti-semitic terrorist attack.” Rabbi […]
- [Severed Horse Head, Pregnant Cow: Sicilian Mafia Recreates Godfather Scene In 'Horrific' Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/severed-horse-head-pregnant-cow-sicilian-mafia-recreates-godfather-scene-in-horrific-threat/): The discovery of a horse head and the body of a pregnant cow has spooked a Sicilian town, with police probing it as a mafia intimidation tactic.
- [Rabbi Kogan, Murdered In UAE, Nephew Of Rabbi Killed In 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/rabbi-kogan-murdered-in-uae-nephew-of-rabbi-killed-in-26-11-mumbai-terror-attacks-report/): Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg is the uncle of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, a Jewish cleric murdered in the UAE.
- ['Tolerance' Festival In Bangladesh Scrapped After Islamist Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/tolerance-festival-in-bangladesh-scrapped-after-islamist-threats/): Devotees of Lalon Shah, a 17th-century Bengali social reformer, had organised an event that promotes a mix of Hinduism and Sufism.
- [Russia ‘Recruits’ Yemeni Mercenaries To Fight In Ukraine As EU Mulls Sending Taurus Missiles To Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/russia-recruits-yemeni-mercenaries-to-fight-in-ukraine-as-eu-mulls-sending-taurus-missiles-to-kyiv/): Russia has recruited Yemeni men, aided by Houthi-linked operations, to fight in Ukraine, promising high salaries but forcing enlistment upon arrival. This highlights Moscow’s growing ties with Iran and militant groups amid its war with Ukraine. Analysts note a rising influx of foreign fighters, including North Korean troops. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces territorial losses in Kursk […]
- [Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/israeli-attacks-kill-six-across-gaza-army-issues-new-evacuation-order/): Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on the facility.
- [The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/the-west-the-icc-and-mtu-wetu-in-israel/): The mobilisation of an imagined identity is very effective in scaring off prosecutors and intimidating judges.
- [Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/far-right-in-strong-position-as-romania-votes-in-presidential-election/): Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.
- [Hamas Says Hostage "Killed in IDF Strike", IDF on "Outskirts of Litani River”, Bombs Syria Crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hamas-says-hostage-killed-in-idf-strike-idf-on-outskirts-of-litani-river-bombs-syria-crossing/): Hamas’s armed wing said an Israeli woman taken hostage during the October 2023 attack had been killed in northern Gaza. Hamas claimed the female Israeli hostage had been killed in an area of northern Gaza that had been struck by Israeli forces. Hamas claimed that communication with the woman’s captors had recently been restored after […]
- [Hezbollah Fires Over 180 Rockets Into Israel, At Least 7 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hezbollah-fires-over-180-rockets-into-israel-at-least-7-injured/): Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah
- [Man Stabbed In Front Of Tourists Near UK Parliament On Westminster Bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/man-stabbed-in-front-of-tourists-near-uk-parliament-on-westminster-bridge/): The man was rushed to a hospital as he suffered a stab injury. The incident is not being probed as a terror-related one.
- [COP29: Climate Deal Reached, But Poorer Nations Reject $300 Billion Pledge As 'Paltry'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/cop29-climate-deal-reached-but-poorer-nations-reject-300-billion-pledge-as-paltry/): After two weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan
- [The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/the-imf-and-the-world-bank-must-be-abolished-to-save-the-planet/): These two institutions enslave climate-stricken nations with debt, worsening the impact of any climate disaster.
- [Norway In Shock As ObGyn Accused Of Raping 87 Women Over Two Decades Stands Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/norway-in-shock-as-obgyn-accused-of-raping-87-women-over-two-decades-stands-trial/): Arne Bye, 55, has been accused of raping 87 women in 20 years while performing invasive examinations and filming them.
- [Annexation of the occupied West Bank is Israel’s “big prize”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/annexation-of-the-occupied-west-bank-is-israels-big-prize/): Tamer Qarmout on what Israel has in mind for the occupied West Bank now that Gaza lies in ruins.
- [Security for Israel means “force … killing … destruction”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/security-for-israel-means-force-killing-destruction/): Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and regional security.
- [Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/fire-destroys-hundreds-of-shanty-homes-in-manila-port-slum/): A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands of residents homeless.
- [“Deep consensus” in Israel that genocide in Gaza is “justified”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/deep-consensus-in-israel-that-genocide-in-gaza-is-justified/): Ori Goldberg on why, despite Israel’s internal unrest, many Israelis support Netanyahu’s Gaza war policies.
- [Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/valencia-floods-mayor-pledges-legal-action-over-crisis-response/): Flood-hit Paiporta mayor pledges to hold leaders accountable for crisis handling, with legal action if necessary.
- [ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu an “incredible step forward”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/icc-arrest-warrant-for-netanyahu-an-incredible-step-forward/): Francesca Albanese talks about how the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants could be expanded.
- [‘Putin’s Gen, 500 North Korean Troops…’ UK’s Storm Shadow Makes First Kill In Russia-Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/putins-gen-500-north-korean-troops-uks-storm-shadow-makes-first-kill-in-russia-ukraine-war/): On November 20, Ukraine used UK-French-made Storm Shadow missiles in an attack on Russian forces, killing hundreds, including a general and 18 officers. The strike also targeted a Russian command post and military facility in Kursk, potentially linked to Russian President Putin. Additionally, North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region suffered losses, with 500 soldiers […]
- [Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers After UN Censure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/iran-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-european-powers-after-un-censure/): The US, Britain, France and Germany proposed a resolution criticising Iranian measures to boost its nuclear programme.
- [Canada’s gov’t condemns protests against NATO’s ‘complicity’ with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/canadas-govt-condemns-protests-against-natos-complicity-with-israel/): Canada’s government has condemned anti-NATO protests in Montreal that turned violent on Friday as ‘anti-Semitic’.
- [Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/uruguay-runoff-election-voters-to-choose-between-leftist-rightwing-bloc/): Leftist alliance hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing President Luis Lacalle Pou.
- [Poor nations say $300B pledge agreed at COP29 is way less than they need](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/poor-nations-say-300b-pledge-agreed-at-cop29-is-way-less-than-they-need/): Developing nations hit hardest by climate change say they were pressured to accept an ‘insultingly low’ deal at COP29.
- [Hezbollah says it hit Ashdod naval base and Tel Aviv; three wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hezbollah-says-it-hit-ashdod-naval-base-and-tel-aviv-three-wounded/): Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 20 in Beirut attack as EU top diplomat calls for ceasefire.
- [Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/why-was-ground-beef-recalled-in-the-us-over-possible-e-coli-contamination/): At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald’s.
- [Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer break records with $3m-plus deals in IPL auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/rishabh-pant-shreyas-iyer-break-records-with-3m-plus-deals-in-ipl-auction/): Lucknow picks Pant for $3.2m, making him the most expensive IPL player, followed by Iyer at $3.17m, taken by Punjab.
- [Philippines VP Sparks Row After Publicly Threatening To 'Assassinate' President Marcos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/philippines-vp-sparks-row-after-publicly-threatening-to-assassinate-president-marcos/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and VP Sara Duterte, once political partners in 2022, are now bitter rivals.
- [Israeli Army Issues New Evacuation Orders In Gaza City Suburb After Hamas Fires Rockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/israeli-army-issues-new-evacuation-orders-in-gaza-city-suburb-after-hamas-fires-rockets/): Israel’s evacuation orders in Gaza’s Shejala suburb set off a new wave of displacement after Hamas targeted an Israeli military base.
- [Drone Captures Moment Fire Engulfed Shanty Homes In Manila Leaving Hundreds Homeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/drone-captures-moment-fire-engulfed-shanty-homes-in-manila-leaving-hundreds-homeless/): A large fire razes dozens of shanty homes in downtown Manila on November 24 leaving hundreds of residents without homes. The fire starts around 8 a.m. (0000 GMT) along a shanty community in Manila’s port area and is put out eight hours later. Firefighters have yet to discover the cause of the fire which is […]
- [Three Days, 82 Killed: Shia-Sunni Violence Rocks Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/three-days-82-killed-shia-sunni-violence-rocks-pakistan/): Pakistan, predominantly a Sunni nation, includes the Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan and has a significant Shiite population.
- [How big was Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/how-big-was-donald-trumps-2024-election-victory/): It was clear, but not a landslide by historical standards.
- [‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/optical-illusion-key-takeaways-from-cop29-at-baku/): Climate finance deal criticised at COP29 as inadequate, lacking real money and clear grants for developing countries.
- [Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/dying-in-hell-the-fate-of-palestinian-medics-jailed-by-israel/): One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He’s not the only one.
- [Rooted in the West Bank: 25 years of defying settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/rooted-in-the-west-bank-25-years-of-defying-settler-violence/): Atta remains steadfast on his farm in the occupied West Bank as he faces violence and intimidation from settlers.
- [Zelensky Claims Putin Aims To Push Ukrainian Troops Out Of Kursk By January 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/zelensky-claims-putin-aims-to-push-ukrainian-troops-out-of-kursk-by-january-2025/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks about the ongoing conflict in the Kursk region and the situation on the front line. Zelensky states that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to push Ukrainian troops out of the Kursk region by January 20th next year. He emphasizes that Putin’s recent missile strikes are not just for show but […]
- [Will Hulk Hogan Serve In Trump 2.0 Cabinet? Here's What The WWE Legend Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/will-hulk-hogan-serve-in-trump-2-0-cabinet-heres-what-the-wwe-legend-says/): Hulk Hogan strongly supported the President-elect during the campaign run and said he will “bring America back”.
- [Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/pakistani-capital-in-lockdown-before-march-by-imran-khans-supporters/): Authorities suspend mobile and internet services in Islamabad as ex-PM’s supporters plan march seeking his release.
- [Lost homes and rising seas: A Nigerian coastal community fears extinction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/lost-homes-and-rising-seas-a-nigerian-coastal-community-fears-extinction/): In Akodo-Ise in Lagos, homes, livelihoods and even graves have been lost to ocean encroachment due to climate change.
- [Australia 12-3 after Kohli, Jaiswal centuries power India in Perth Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/australia-12-3-after-kohli-jaiswal-centuries-power-india-in-perth-test/): Hosts lose three wickets in 4 overs in pursuit of a target of 534 to win the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- [EU member states must enact ICC arrest warrants, says foreign policy chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/eu-member-states-must-enact-icc-arrest-warrants-says-foreign-policy-chief/): The EU’s foreign policy chief tells member states they are obliged to implement the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
- [Russia ‘Testing Cousins Of Oreshnik’ Designed 5 Years After US Unilaterally Dumped Nuke Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/russia-testing-cousins-of-oreshnik-designed-5-years-after-us-unilaterally-dumped-nuke-treaty/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan: Islamabad In Lockdown Ahead Of Planned Protest By Imran Khan's PTI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/pakistan-islamabad-in-lockdown-ahead-of-planned-protest-by-imran-khans-pti/): Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned the Imran Khan-led PTI that a sit-in or a protest will not be allowed in Islamabad as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is due to arrive in the capital
- [Bangladesh Seeks To Review Major Energy Projects Including One With India’s Adani Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/bangladesh-seeks-to-review-major-energy-projects-including-one-with-indias-adani-group/): India said its cooperation with Bangladesh in the power and energy sector was one of the crucial pillars of bilateral ties.
- [How Modi won back India’s big economic prize five months after losing it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/how-modi-won-back-indias-big-economic-prize-five-months-after-losing-it/): The BJP’s record win in Maharashtra underscores how it has bounced back from its setback in parliamentary elections.
- [Hamas says female captive killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/hamas-says-female-captive-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-northern-gaza/): The Israeli army did not confirm or deny the claim as it continues to hit Gaza, killing dozens since Saturday.
- [Jay Bhattacharya, Kolkata-Born Physician, Leads As Trump's Choice To Head US Health Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/jay-bhattacharya-kolkata-born-physician-leads-as-trumps-choice-to-head-us-health-body/): Donald Trump won the November 5 US Presidential election and will assume the office next January.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1004/): These were the key developments on the 1,004th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [‘Immediate, Permanent Ceasefire’: UN’s On Gaza, Israel-Lebanon War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/immediate-permanent-ceasefire-uns-on-gaza-israel-lebanon-war/): Volker Turk said there should be an end to the killings and the destruction in Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Director of Gaza hospital goes back to work after drone attack injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/director-of-gaza-hospital-goes-back-to-work-after-drone-attack-injury/): The director of the main hospital in besieged north Gaza is back at work after being injured in an Israeli drone attack.
- [‘Team Taiwan’ return home to heroes’ welcome after baseball win over Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/team-taiwan-return-home-to-heroes-welcome-after-baseball-win-over-japan/): Fans scream and confetti cannons explode as Taiwan’s baseball team ride in military vehicles through the capital.
- [South Korea court convicts man for dodging military draft by gaining weight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/south-korea-court-convicts-man-for-dodging-military-draft-by-gaining-weight/): The man and his friend devised a plan for him to put on excessive weight in order to trick the conscription system.
- [Glacial Shifts: Redrawing geopolitical maps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/glacial-shifts-redrawing-geopolitical-maps/): A little bit of Italy is about to become a little bit of Switzerland.
- [Ukraine Plant ‘Intact’ Post-Oreshnik Attack, Putin ‘To Send Unstoppable’ Missile To Asia-Pacific If…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/ukraine-plant-intact-post-oreshnik-attack-putin-to-send-unstoppable-missile-to-asia-pacific-if/): Russia has suggested deploying missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, including the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, as a countermeasure to US actions, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. Speaking on Nov. 25, Ryabkov confirmed there are no international restrictions preventing such deployment and linked potential moves to US missile systems near Russian territory. He added […]
- [Bangladesh Police Attack Protesters Demanding Jailed Hindu Monk Chinmoy Prabhu’s Release | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/bangladesh-police-attack-protesters-demanding-jailed-hindu-monk-chinmoy-prabhus-release-video/): A video going viral on social media shows police lathicharging protesters and firing sound grenades at them in Chittagong.
- [Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/thousands-rally-across-the-world-calling-for-end-to-violence-against-women/): UN report says average of 140 women and girls were killed each day in 2023 by their intimate partner or close relative.
- [Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/imran-khan-supporters-in-showdown-with-pakistan-forces-what-we-know/): Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse advancing protesters.
- [Israel reportedly set to approve ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/israel-reportedly-set-to-approve-ceasefire-with-lebanons-hezbollah/): Israel’s security cabinet expected to give US/France truce deal green light after agreement from Lebanon and Hezbollah.
- [‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/worst-case-scenario-ukraine-awaits-trumps-presidency-with-trepidation/): The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.
- [Climate Change: Are women the answer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/climate-change-are-women-the-answer/): Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.
- [Israel strikes across Lebanon during reports of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/israel-strikes-across-lebanon-during-reports-of-ceasefire-deal/): Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Beirut on Monday evening during reports of a potential ceasefire deal.
- [Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/pakistan-tests-china-like-digital-firewall-to-tighten-online-surveillance/): The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens’ online use.
- [Police fire tear gas as thousands continue to protest in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/police-fire-tear-gas-as-thousands-continue-to-protest-in-pakistan/): Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown.
- [Philippine VP Duterte denies assassination plot against President Marcos Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/philippine-vp-duterte-denies-assassination-plot-against-president-marcos-jr/): Relations between powerful vice president and president continue to deteriorate, as investigators summon Duterte.
- ['Not Ending War…’ Israel To Okay Lebanon Truce Today, Critics Decry “Surrender Deal” | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/not-ending-war-israel-to-okay-lebanon-truce-today-critics-decry-surrender-deal-hezbollah/): Israel’s security cabinet is set to decide on whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, as per reports. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet “will decide on Nov. 26 evening on the ceasefire deal.”The security cabinet is likely to convene for a meeting to […]
- [Trump will deliver the final death blow to the liberal order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/trump-will-deliver-the-final-death-blow-to-the-liberal-order/): The current international order, already on its last legs due to the West’s support for Israel, won’t survive Trump 2.0.
- [At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/at-least-four-killed-as-ex-pakistan-pm-khans-supporters-enter-islamabad/): Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister’s release.
- [What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/what-are-trumps-plans-for-tariffs-on-china-canada-and-mexico/): US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants flow into the country.
- [Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/hong-kongs-top-court-rules-in-favour-of-same-sex-couple-rights/): Judge rules that the government’s policies favouring heterosexual couples ‘cannot be justified’.
- ['UN Must Intervene To Save Minorities': ISKCON Spokesman On Hindu Monk’s Arrest In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/un-must-intervene-to-save-minorities-iskcon-spokesman-on-hindu-monks-arrest-in-bangladesh/): Radharaman Das said Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was being punished for leading a peaceful protest in Bangladesh to seek protection for the Hindu community
- ['Safeguard Hindus': MEA Condemns Chinmoy Prabhu's Arrest In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/safeguard-hindus-mea-condemns-chinmoy-prabhus-arrest-in-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [‘What many of us feel’: ‘Enshittification’ named word of the year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/what-many-of-us-feel-enshittification-named-word-of-the-year/): Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.
- [Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Denied Bail, Charged With Sedition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/bangladeshi-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das-denied-bail-charged-with-sedition/): A court on Tuesday denied bail to Bangladeshi Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu who was arrested at Dhaka Airport. 
- [Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/imran-khan-supporters-breach-lockdown-in-pakistans-islamabad/): Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march inside the country’s capital.
- [Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/ronaldo-scores-two-goals-as-al-nassr-win-afc-champions-league-tie-in-qatar/): Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite.
- [Special Counsel Jack Smith Dismisses Election Subversion, Classified Documents Cases Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/special-counsel-jack-smith-dismisses-election-subversion-classified-documents-cases-against-trump/): Special counsel Jack Smith dropped the federal election subversion and the mishandling of classified documents cases against President-elect Donald Trump, seeking the cases’ dismissal in court filings. US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan formally dismissed the case without prejudice. Smith’s criminal pursuit of Trump over the last two years, represented a unique chapter in American […]
- [TikTok Influencer, Who Flaunted Her Stolen Items Worth $500 In Video, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/tiktok-influencer-who-flaunted-her-stolen-items-worth-500-in-video-arrested/): The 22-year-old influencer, identified as Marlena Velez, allegedly stole 16 items worth more than $500.
- [Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Detained, Protesters Demanding Release Targeted; Over 20 Hurt | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/bangladeshi-hindu-monk-detained-protesters-demanding-release-targeted-over-20-hurt-news18/): | Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Detained, Protesters Demanding Release Targeted; Over 20 HurtISKON Seeks Indian Government’s InterventionBangladeshi Hindu religious leader Krishna Das Prabhu was detained at Dhaka Airport on Monday by the nation’s authorities and was barred from leaving the country and taken to an undisclosed location, CNN-News18 has learned.Hindu rights advocacy and civil society groups […]
- [Most Women Killed By Partners Or Family At 'Deadliest Place' Home: UN Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/most-women-killed-by-partners-or-family-at-deadliest-place-home-un-report/): The UN reports that 51,100 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members in 2023, making the home the deadliest place for women.
- [Tear Gas Fired As Imran Khan's Supporters March To Islamabad; 1 Killed In Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/tear-gas-fired-as-imran-khans-supporters-march-to-islamabad-1-killed-in-clashes/): Police used tear gas to disperse the supporters of Imran Khan and at least one person died in clashes, according to reports.
- [‘Baseless Allegations': ISKCON Seeks India's Intervention As Bangladesh Arrests Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/baseless-allegations-iskcon-seeks-indias-intervention-as-bangladesh-arrests-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das/): The ISKCON temple demanded the Bangladesh government to immediately release its leader and stated that they are a peace-loving Bhakti movement.
- [Leaders make final push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in S Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/leaders-make-final-push-for-plastic-pollution-treaty-at-talks-in-s-korea/): Island nations say recycling insufficient to solve problem when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced yearly.
- [French prosecutors seek maximum 20-year sentence for man in mass rape case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/french-prosecutors-seek-maximum-20-year-sentence-for-man-in-mass-rape-case/): Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to their home to rape her over a nine-year period.
- [Pakistan ISI Wants UAE To Mediate Between Army And Imran Khan, Ex-PM's Life Under Threat: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/pakistan-isi-wants-uae-to-mediate-between-army-and-imran-khan-ex-pms-life-under-threat-sources/): The UAE had earlier refused to intervene because of unpopular sentiments against Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir.
- [Donald Trump Vows To Impose 25% Tariffs On Imports From Canada, Mexico, Extra 10% Tariff On China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/donald-trump-vows-to-impose-25-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada-mexico-extra-10-tariff-on-china/): Trump said the executive order to this effect would be signed on the first day of his presidency on January 20, 2025.
- [Trump Vows 25% Tariffs On Canada, Opposition Leader Jagmeet Singh Calls On Ottawa To Fight Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/trump-vows-25-tariffs-on-canada-opposition-leader-jagmeet-singh-calls-on-ottawa-to-fight-back/): The Canadian leader’s call for government action came after Trump vowed to impose tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.
- ['Honouring Will Of People': Joe Biden, First Lady Jill To Attend Trump's Inauguration In January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/honouring-will-of-people-joe-biden-first-lady-jill-to-attend-trumps-inauguration-in-january/): The decision stunned many as then-President Donald Trump refused to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
- [Trump promises 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, extra 10% tariff on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/trump-promises-25-tariff-on-mexico-and-canada-extra-10-tariff-on-china/): US president-elect says measures will remain until countries stamp out illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.
- [Total Energies pauses investments into Adani Group on bribery charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/total-energies-pauses-investments-into-adani-group-on-bribery-charges/): Impact of US indictment of group’s chairman is spreading as multiple projects say they are reviewing deals with Adani.
- [Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon but claims ceasefire deal ‘close’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/israel-intensifies-attacks-on-lebanon-but-claims-ceasefire-deal-close/): After previous hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire were dashed, US officials warn that negotiations are not complete.
- [One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/one-killed-dozens-injured-as-supporters-of-imran-khan-protest-in-pakistan/): Supporters of the former prime minister are marching to the capital, Islamabad, demanding his release from jail.
- [15000 Transgender Troops Could Be Booted Out If Trump Signs Executive Order On Jan 20 | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/15000-transgender-troops-could-be-booted-out-if-trump-signs-executive-order-on-jan-20-us-news/): US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to remove all transgender members from the US military soon after he returns to the White House. Trump is expected to sign an executive order on January 20, the first day he is back in the Oval Office. The order will lead to as many as 15,000 people, believed […]
- [What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/what-do-elon-musk-and-vivek-ramaswamy-plan-to-do-with-doge/): Musk wants to slash government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. Can they?
- [Lithuania investigates deadly plane crash near Vilnius Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/lithuania-investigates-deadly-plane-crash-near-vilnius-airport/): A DHL cargo plane crashed near Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport, killing one crew member.
- [Jaishankar Says India ‘Favours Two-State Solution’ On Palestine Issue, Supports Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/jaishankar-says-india-favours-two-state-solution-on-palestine-issue-supports-ceasefire/): Jaishankar said the situation in West Asia is deeply concerning.
- [‘We Must Ask Ourselves…’: Germany Fears Outside Hand In DHL Cargo Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/we-must-ask-ourselves-germany-fears-outside-hand-in-dhl-cargo-plane-crash/): The DHL cargo plan crashed near Vilnius’s airport. Lithuanian officials have not yet linked it to the recent sabotage cases.
- [Prosecutors Dump Trump’s Election Interference, Classified Documents Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/prosecutors-dump-trumps-election-interference-classified-documents-cases/): Prosecutors dismiss election interference and classified documents cases against President-elect Trump, citing Justice Department policy on presidential immunity.
- [US special counsel moves to dismiss Trump’s 2020 election interference case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/us-special-counsel-moves-to-dismiss-trumps-2020-election-interference-case/): US prosecutors cite Trump’s return to White House in January, longstanding policy not to prosecute sitting presidents.
- [Biden gives final Thanksgiving turkey pardons of his presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/biden-gives-final-thanksgiving-turkey-pardons-of-his-presidency/): Joe Biden performed his final presidential pardons of Thanksgiving holiday turkeys.
- ['Detention Without Reason Worrisome': Govt Sources On Hindu Leader's Arrest In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/detention-without-reason-worrisome-govt-sources-on-hindu-leaders-arrest-in-bangladesh/): Sources said the Centre has time and again advised Hindu leaders in Bangladesh to remain vigilant about their own safety. The Indian embassy has not received any information on the arrest of the Hindu leader
- [Policeman Killed As Imran Khan's Supporters March Towards Islamabad, Cops 'Taken Hostage'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/policeman-killed-as-imran-khans-supporters-march-towards-islamabad-cops-taken-hostage/): Imran Khan issued a “final call” for his supporters on November 13 for nationwide protests against the “stolen mandate”.
- [Russia Says Trump Wants Peace, Biden Doesn't; France, UK ‘Revive' Talks on Sending Troops to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russia-says-trump-wants-peace-biden-doesnt-france-uk-revive-talks-on-sending-troops-to-ukraine/): France and UK are not ruling out leading a “military coalition” in Ukraine if incoming US President Donald Trump disengages Washington from the conflict. Le Monde reports that Lonon and Paris have revived sensitive, classified talks over sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine. The debate on sending troops to Ukraine, initiated by […]
- [Donald Trump Jr Emerges As Powerful Political Force In US After Helping His Father Win Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/donald-trump-jr-emerges-as-powerful-political-force-in-us-after-helping-his-father-win-second-term/): President-elect Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr lobbied for JD Vance to become his running mate and made several media appearances.
- [Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From War-Ravaged Ukraine, Lebanon In Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/jaishankar-meets-counterparts-from-war-ravaged-ukraine-lebanon-in-rome/): Jaishankar also met counterparts from the UK and France in Rome.
- [UN evacuation in Haiti, police assault stronghold of gang leader ‘Barbecue’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/un-evacuation-in-haiti-police-assault-stronghold-of-gang-leader-barbecue/): Insecurity in Haiti is rising again, forcing embassies and UN agencies to evacuate capital amid gang-fuelled violence.
- [At least eight migrants drown in shipwreck off Greek island of Samos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/at-least-eight-migrants-drown-in-shipwreck-off-greek-island-of-samos/): Six children died in the disaster, while the police found 36 survivors alive on Samos and three people were rescued.
- [Macy’s Employee Delays Quarterly Report Card By Hiding Expenses Worth Rs 1297 Crore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/macys-employee-delays-quarterly-report-card-by-hiding-expenses-worth-rs-1297-crore/): The employee hid up to $154 million (Rs 1,297.63 crores) of expenses from Q4 of 2021 through the fiscal quarter ended November 2.
- [Indian Septuagenarian Charged In Singapore For Molesting Four Women On US-Bound Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/indian-septuagenarian-charged-in-singapore-for-molesting-four-women-on-us-bound-flight/): Balasubramanian Ramesh molested one woman four times and targeted the three others once each aboard SIA flight from the US to Singapore.
- [Sectarian Violence In Pakistan Resumes As Shia-Sunni Groups Break Ceasefire: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/sectarian-violence-in-pakistan-resumes-as-shia-sunni-groups-break-ceasefire-report/): At least 88 people were killed in sectarian violence last week as tensions between Shia and Sunni Muslims rose over a land dispute.
- [Flooding in Gaza compounds hardship of people displaced by Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/flooding-in-gaza-compounds-hardship-of-people-displaced-by-israeli-attacks/): Gaza’s Government Media Office says about 10,000 tents either washed away or were damaged due to the storm.
- [Could protests by Imran Khan supporters lead to more political instability?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/could-protests-by-imran-khan-supporters-lead-to-more-political-instability/): Security forces seal off Islamabad as demonstrators demand former Pakistani prime minister be released from jail.
- [Pakistan’s capital in lockdown as Imran Khan supporters protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/pakistans-capital-in-lockdown-as-imran-khan-supporters-protest/): Supporters of ex-Pakistani Prime Minister Iman Khan are descending on Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
- ['Pro-Russia' Candidate Takes Surprise Lead In Romania Election After Slamming NATO, Ukraine Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/pro-russia-candidate-takes-surprise-lead-in-romania-election-after-slamming-nato-ukraine-aid/): A Romanian hard-right NATO critic and pro-Russia candidate who now leads Romania’s presidential race. Calin Georgescu eliminated the EU-leaning premier Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a December runoff. Calin Georgescu was in pole position with 22.95% of the ballot, followed by Elena Lasconi, the centre-right mayor of a small town. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, with 19.15% […]
- [Bangladesh: Protesters Demanding Hindu Monk Krishna Das’s Release Attacked | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/bangladesh-protesters-demanding-hindu-monk-krishna-dass-release-attacked-watch/): Protests broke out in Dhaka, Chittagong and Barishal demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das.
- [Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/georgian-ruling-party-reopens-parliament-despite-opposition-boycott/): Opposition parties call results of October elections ‘illegitimate’ and refuse to take their seats in new parliament.
- [‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/a-seismic-shift-how-us-president-joe-biden-altered-perceptions-of-age/): Experts say Republicans tapped into angst over out-of-touch politicians to profit from concerns about Biden’s age.
- [Intense Israeli attacks cause carnage in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/intense-israeli-attacks-cause-carnage-in-lebanons-capital-beirut/): Israel hits Hezbollah strongholds in and outside Beirut a day after Lebanese group claims 50 attacks on Israeli targets.
- [Deadly clashes over India mosque survey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/deadly-clashes-over-india-mosque-survey/): At least five people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters over the survey of a mosque in India.
- ['Want To See My…': Jensen Huang's Pickup Line That Stole His Wife's Heart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/want-to-see-my-jensen-huangs-pickup-line-that-stole-his-wifes-heart/): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the odds were stacked against him when he met first his wife as a 17-year-old freshman. She was 19, but he used homework as an excuse to spend time with her
- [DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Into House In Vilnius Airport Landing | Lithuania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/dhl-cargo-plane-crashes-into-house-in-vilnius-airport-landing-lithuania/): A DHL cargo plane crashed as it came in to land at Lithuania’s Vilnius airport early on Monday (November 25), skidding into a house and killing one person on the aircraft.The three other people onboard were injured but no one on the ground was hurt, officials said.The scheduled flight was operated by airline Swiftair on […]
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Demands ‘Execution Warrant’ For Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-demands-execution-warrant-for-netanyahu/): The supreme leader of Iran, which backs the Hamas and Hezbollah militants fighting Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, said on Monday (November 25) that death sentences should be issued for Israeli leaders, not arrest warrants.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was commenting on a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli […]
- [With nowhere else to go, Sudanese refugees in Lebanon plead for evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/with-nowhere-else-to-go-sudanese-refugees-in-lebanon-plead-for-evacuation/): What options are left for the refugees increasingly terrified of Israel’s war on Lebanon?
- [Israeli govt boycott of Haaretz is bad “politically and morally”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/israeli-govt-boycott-of-haaretz-is-bad-politically-and-morally/): Gideon Levy on why the Israeli government’s boycott of Haaretz newspaper undermines freedom of speech, Gaza war coverage
- [Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay’s next president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/who-is-yamandu-orsi-uruguays-next-president/): Left-wing leader considered political heir of ex-President Jose Mujica vows to promote ‘national dialogue’.
- [Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/flash-floods-and-landslides-kill-16-people-on-indonesias-sumatra-island/): Rescue workers use excavators and bare hands to find disaster victims in Karo district, one of three affected.
- [Rejecting warrant for Netanyahu makes the US a “rogue superpower”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/rejecting-warrant-for-netanyahu-makes-the-us-a-rogue-superpower/): Stephen Zunes on why the ICC warrant again Netanyahu and Gallant are deemed insignificant for countries like the US. 
- [Destruction after deadly landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/destruction-after-deadly-landslides-and-flashfloods-hit-indonesias-sumatra/): Landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia’s northern Sumatra Island following torrential rains.
- [Russia hoping for “sanctions relief” with any peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/russia-hoping-for-sanctions-relief-with-any-peace-deal/): Pavel Felgenhauer on what Russia hopes to gain in the wake of negotiating a possible peace deal to end the Ukraine war.
- ['World Experiencing Severe Stress': Jaishankar Calls For Immediate Ceasefire In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/world-experiencing-severe-stress-jaishankar-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-middle-east/): Jaishankar called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and expressed support for a two-state solution.
- [How Iran Honed Missiles To Breach Israeli Defences Despite 'Washing Machine Printed Circuit Boards'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/how-iran-honed-missiles-to-breach-israeli-defences-despite-washing-machine-printed-circuit-boards/): Iran fired more than 300 ballistic missiles at Israel in April and October, including some of its most advanced models. Tehran has invested heavily in improving their accuracy, and about 10 percent of them hit the Nevatim Airbase, according to satellite images.However, a peek inside one missile’s “brain” suggests Iran’s development efforts are somewhat limited.The […]
- [At Least 17 Missing After Egyptian Tourist Boat Sinks In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/at-least-17-missing-after-egyptian-tourist-boat-sinks-in-red-sea/): The governorate received a report shortly before dawn Monday of a distress call made from the yacht, which had left Marsa Alam for a five-day journey.
- [Pakistan Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Imran Khan's Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/pakistan-police-use-tear-gas-on-protesters-demanding-imran-khans-release/): Police in Pakistan’s northwestern district of Attock fired tear gas on November 25 as they clashed with supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who were protesting for his release and marching towards the capital Islamabad.Highways leading to Islamabad were blocked as supporters of Khan, led by members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, […]
- [Man Searching for Missing Daughter Found Dead Near Los Angeles Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/man-searching-for-missing-daughter-found-dead-near-los-angeles-airport/): Ryan Kobayashi, 58, died after jumping from a parking structure near LAX early Sunday morning while looking for his daughter, Hannah.
- [Body of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Murdered in UAE Repatriated: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/body-of-israeli-moldovan-rabbi-murdered-in-uae-repatriated-report/): Israel denounced the murder of Tzvi Kogan, 28, as an anti-semitic “terrorist attack” after his body was discovered.
- [Tourist Yacht Sinks In Red Sea, Egyptian Officials Say 17 Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/tourist-yacht-sinks-in-red-sea-egyptian-officials-say-17-missing/): Rescuers saved 28 people from the vessel and airlifted some of them.
- [Deadliest place for women is home, says UN report on gender violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/deadliest-place-for-women-is-home-says-un-report-on-gender-violence/): It says about 60 percent of 85,000 women and girls killed in 2023 were by an intimate partner or a family member.
- [Egypt tourist boat sinks off Red Sea, 17 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/egypt-tourist-boat-sinks-off-red-sea-17-missing/): At least 28 rescued after the boat, called Sea Story and carrying 45 people, sinks near the coastal town of Marsa Alam.
- [Severe damage in Israel after barrage of rockets from Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/severe-damage-in-israel-after-barrage-of-rockets-from-hezbollah/): Video shows Hezbollah rockets causing extensive damage and setting cars on fire across Israeli cities.
- [Israel “no longer respecting press freedom”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/israel-no-longer-respecting-press-freedom/): Frank Smyth talks about the consequences of an Israeli government boycott of the Haaretz newspaper.
- [Israel deliberately killed three Lebanon journalists, rights watchdog says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/israel-deliberately-killed-three-lebanon-journalists-rights-watchdog-says/): Human Rights Watch says the Israeli attack on the journalists in October was carried out using a US-produced bomb.
- [German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Nominated As Party's Top Election Candidate: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-nominated-as-partys-top-election-candidate-report/): German is preparing for elections that are taking place earlier than scheduled as Scholz’s three-party coalition collapsed in November.
- [Iran-Linked Hackers 'Breach Israeli Spy Front, Collect 40 Tb of Data on Mossad, Unit 8200'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/iran-linked-hackers-breach-israeli-spy-front-collect-40-tb-of-data-on-mossad-unit-8200/): An Iranian-linked hacker group claims to have obtained a trove of documents that purportedly name hundreds of Israeli spies. Handala– named after a symbolic Palestinian cartoon character– has claimed a slew of cyber attacks in response to killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. On Nov 24, the hacker group claimed to have infiltrated Silicom, an […]
- [Meghan Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Sans Harry, Sparking Separation Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/meghan-hosts-thanksgiving-dinner-sans-harry-sparking-separation-rumours/): Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, said they are going through a professional separation.
- [‘Enough is enough’: Pakistan’s Islamabad on edge before PTI siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/enough-is-enough-pakistans-islamabad-on-edge-before-pti-siege/): Locals are unhappy about movement restrictions and an internet blackout before a rally by former PM Imran Khan’s PTI.
- [Donald Trump’s motley cabinet is getting a bum and a dumb rap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/donald-trumps-motley-cabinet-is-getting-a-bum-and-a-dumb-rap/): His cabinet picks look like a bunch of boy scouts and girl guides in comparison with many of those who preceded them.
- [Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/who-is-calin-georgescu-romanian-right-wing-candidate-leading-the-election/): The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.
- ["Arrest Not Enough" Khamenei Wants Death Sentence For Netanyahu, Iran 'Prepares’ Israel Attack Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/arrest-not-enough-khamenei-wants-death-sentence-for-netanyahu-iran-prepares-israel-attack-plan/): Iranian authorities are preparing to respond to Israel’s Oct. 26 attack on its soil, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader has said. “Military officials are planning various strategies to respond to Israel,” Ali Larijani said in an interview with Tasnim News. The statement was followed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s call for a death sentence against […]
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal 'Very Close' As Strikes Continue In Lebanon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/25/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-deal-very-close-as-strikes-continue-in-lebanon-report/): Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah escalated dramatically since September, resulting in over 3,000 deaths in Lebanon.
- [Gold Prices Drop By Nearly Rs 16,000 In Nepal, Consumers Make A Beeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/gold-prices-drop-by-nearly-rs-16000-in-nepal-consumers-make-a-beeline/): The price of hallmark gold in Nepal dropped from Rs 1,67,200 per tola on Sunday to Rs 1,51,300 per tola on Monday.
- [Imran Khan's Supporters Halt Islamabad Protest After Crackdown Leaves 4 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/imran-khans-supporters-halt-islamabad-protest-after-crackdown-leaves-4-dead/): At least four people were killed and over 50 injured as authorities cracked down on Imran Khan’s protesting supporters.
- [US envoy explains Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/us-envoy-explains-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-agreement/): “We don’t have to be fast, we have to be smart.” US envoy Amos Hochstein has told Al Jazeera.
- [Russia VS Ukraine – The dangerous new phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russia-vs-ukraine-the-dangerous-new-phase/): As winter descends, both Russia and Ukraine are deploying new resources in hopes of gaining a strategic foothold.
- [“Fear” Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will mean another Sykes-Picot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/fear-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-will-mean-another-sykes-picot/): Rami Khouri on why the Lebanon ceasefire negotiations may turn into another Western-led, carving up of the Middle East. 
- [Bangladesh News Today | Bangladesh Govt Considering Ban On ISKCON | Hindus In Bangladesh | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/bangladesh-news-today-bangladesh-govt-considering-ban-on-iskcon-hindus-in-bangladesh-news18/): Bangladesh News Today | Bangladesh Govt Considering Ban On ISKCON | Hindus In Bangladesh | News18 | Bangladesh govt considering imposing a ban on ISKCON: Sources n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Displaced returning to southern Lebanon amid hopes ceasefire will hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/displaced-returning-to-southern-lebanon-amid-hopes-ceasefire-will-hold/): People quick to start making their way back to homes amid signs that Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding.
- [South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/south-korean-capital-hit-by-record-november-snowfall/): Seoul is blanketed in snow, the bad weather snarling traffic, knocking out power and grounding hundreds of flights.
- [Pakistan police crackdown clears Khan protesters from Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/pakistan-police-crackdown-clears-khan-protesters-from-islamabad/): Lockdown in the capital lifted after protesters, who forced their way into city on Tuesday amid deadly clashes, cleared.
- [Lebanon’s political families: The Jumblatt dynasty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/lebanons-political-families-the-jumblatt-dynasty/): The Jumblatt family has led Lebanon’s Druze community for generations amid civil war and political assassinations.
- [‘We’ve Always Called For De-Escalation’: India Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/weve-always-called-for-de-escalation-india-welcomes-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): Netanyahu said the length of it would depend on what happened in Lebanon
- [Elon Musk Pushes His Preferred Political Picks On X, Trump Isn't Always Swayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/elon-musk-pushes-his-preferred-political-picks-on-x-trump-isnt-always-swayed/): Musk posted or reposted about Trump’s cabinet picks more than 70 times between November 7 and 20, a Reuters review found.
- [Thousands returning home to south Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/thousands-returning-home-to-south-lebanon-after-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/): Families start making their way home, defying Israeli military warning not to return to areas it had forcibly evacuated.
- [Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia handed four-year ban for avoiding dope test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/indian-wrestler-bajrang-punia-handed-four-year-ban-for-avoiding-dope-test/): Punia, who was at the forefront of protests against former wrestling body chief Brij Bhushan Singh, says he is innocent.
- [Bangladesh HC To Hear Petition Seeking Ban On ISKCON Amid Intensified Crackdown On Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/bangladesh-hc-to-hear-petition-seeking-ban-on-iskcon-amid-intensified-crackdown-on-hindus/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,007](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1007/): These were the key developments on the 1,007th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Man City ‘weak and fragile’ but Guardiola defends team after Feyenoord loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/man-city-weak-and-fragile-but-guardiola-defends-team-after-feyenoord-loss/): Manager admits his team are defensively ‘not stable’ after conceding three goals in 15 minutes in the Champions League.
- [China launches corruption probe against Defence Minister Dong Jun: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/china-launches-corruption-probe-against-defence-minister-dong-jun-report/): Investigation is part of a broader probe into military corruption that unseated Dong’s two predecessors.
- [Celebrations and heavy traffic as Lebanon ceasefire begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/celebrations-and-heavy-traffic-as-lebanon-ceasefire-begins/): People in Lebanon celebrated and thousands of cars filled the roads to return home after a ceasefire deal.
- [Russia woos Namibia to mine uranium, sparking water safety fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russia-woos-namibia-to-mine-uranium-sparking-water-safety-fears/): Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.
- [Pakistan Latest | Pak Tensions: Bushra Bibi, Amin Gandapur Mysteriously Disappear Amid Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/pakistan-latest-pak-tensions-bushra-bibi-amin-gandapur-mysteriously-disappear-amid-protest/): Pakistan Latest | Pak Tensions: Bushra Bibi, Amin Gandapur Mysteriously Disappear Amid Protest : Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, and K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur mysteriously disappear from Islamabad’s D Chowk amid crackdown on protesters, say sources. There was a massive, overwhelming turnout of Pakistanis at D-Chowk (in support of Imran Khan). n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App […]
- [Donald Trump Appoints Jay Bhattacharya as National Institutes of Health Director | U.S. News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/donald-trump-appoints-jay-bhattacharya-as-national-institutes-of-health-director-u-s-news/): | Donald Trump Appoints Jay Bhattacharya as National Institutes of Health Director | U.S. News Donald Trump appoints Jay Bhattacharya as National Institutes of Health director President-elect Donald Trump has announced Indian-origin Dr Jay Bhattacharya as the Director of National Institutes of Health, the country’s top public funder of medical research with a budget of around […]
- ['Presenting Different Narrative': ISKCON Bangladesh Flags Biased Media Coverage Of Lawyer's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/presenting-different-narrative-iskcon-bangladesh-flags-biased-media-coverage-of-lawyers-death/): A lawyer was killed after protests outside a court in Chittagong demanding the release of a Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu.
- [Temples Attacked, Advocate Killed As Hindu Monk’s Arrest Pushes Bangladesh To Edge | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/temples-attacked-advocate-killed-as-hindu-monks-arrest-pushes-bangladesh-to-edge-top-points/): ISKCON’s Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesman of a newly formed Hindu group leading protests seeking for the protection of minorities after a regime change in Bangladesh, has been charged with sedition
- [JMB Cadre Active In Bangladesh, Hindus May Face Attacks On Streets And In Jails, New Intel Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/jmb-cadre-active-in-bangladesh-hindus-may-face-attacks-on-streets-and-in-jails-new-intel-warns/): A top-level official aware of the intelligence said that this year, JMB leaders managed to break out of jail, raising concerns for Hindus and other minorities.
- ['He'll Be Killed Like Bhutto, Jinnah': Why Imran Khan's Close Aide Wants Democratic Set-Up 'Like India' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/hell-be-killed-like-bhutto-jinnah-why-imran-khans-close-aide-wants-democratic-set-up-like-india-exclusive/): Slamming Pakistan’s army chief for ‘killing his own civilians’, Dr Salman Ahmed said the former Pakistan prime minister would be punished for bringing about a revolution
- [ISKCON Leader Arrested In Bangladesh As Jamaat Is Upset With Hindu Unity: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/iskcon-leader-arrested-in-bangladesh-as-jamaat-is-upset-with-hindu-unity-sources/): “Jamaat feels the Hindus movement may give space to Awami League and legitimate polls in Bangladesh and they may be banned again,” sources said.
- [Trump names first administration veterans Greer, Hassett to economic posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/trump-names-first-administration-veterans-greer-hassett-to-economic-posts/): US president-elect taps Jamieson Greer and Kevin Hassett as trade representative and top economic adviser, respectively.
- ['Stop Atrocities Against Hindus In Bangladesh': Pawan Kalyan Slams Yunus, Demands UN Intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/stop-atrocities-against-hindus-in-bangladesh-pawan-kalyan-slams-yunus-demands-un-intervention/): Pawan Kalyan slammed Yunus over arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and raised issue of atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- [Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins, Netanyahu Gives Three Reasons For The Pact | N18G | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-begins-netanyahu-gives-three-reasons-for-the-pact-n18g-hezbollah/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has listed three reasons behind announcing an agreement to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also said that the ceasefire length would depend on what happens in Lebanon. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Mexican President Warns Trump Tariffs Will Kill Jobs, Hints At Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/mexican-president-warns-trump-tariffs-will-kill-jobs-hints-at-retaliation/): Sheinbaum said she would also seek a call with Trump and send a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- [Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/australia-moves-step-closer-to-world-first-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/): House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to pass legislation targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
- [Namibia elections 2024: Who’s in the running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/namibia-elections-2024-whos-in-the-running-and-whats-at-stake/): As a wave of election upsets batters the region, the Southern African country could be next.
- [Netanyahu Says Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Duration Depends On Lebanon, Gives 3 Reasons Behind Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/netanyahu-says-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-duration-depends-on-lebanon-gives-3-reasons-behind-pact/): : Big update on Middle East crisis; Israel-Hezbollah agrees on a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of conflict that claimed thousands of lives.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has listed three reasons behind announcing an agreement to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also said that the ceasefire length would depend on what happens in […]
- [Bangladesh Temple Attack Update | 3 Hindu Temples Attacked In Bangladesh | Hindu Bangladesh | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/bangladesh-temple-attack-update-3-hindu-temples-attacked-in-bangladesh-hindu-bangladesh-news18/): Bangladesh Temple Attack Update | 3 Hindu Temples Attacked In Bangladesh | Hindu Bangladesh | News18 : 3 Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh including a Kali Mata temple. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['US, India Stronger When Working Together': Blinken Meets EAM Jaishankar For G7 In Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/us-india-stronger-when-working-together-blinken-meets-eam-jaishankar-for-g7-in-italy/): Antony Blinken has said the US and India are stronger when working together. He, along with EAM S Jaishankar have also reaffirmed the importance of deepening US-India cooperation.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Peace Deal Designed To Ensure Permanent Cessation Of Hostilities: Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-peace-deal-designed-to-ensure-permanent-cessation-of-hostilities-biden/): Biden said what is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations will not be allowed to threaten the security of Israel again.
- [US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/us-stock-market-surges-to-record-high-despite-trumps-tariff-threats/): The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect’s tariff announcements roil European and Asian markets.
- [Vietnam’s richest man is vying to dethrone Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/vietnams-richest-man-is-vying-to-dethrone-asias-ride-hailing-king-grab/): Pham Nhat Vuong’s Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in fiercely competitive market.
- [Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins, Netanyahu Gives Three Reasons For The Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-begins-netanyahu-gives-three-reasons-for-the-pact/): The war in Lebanon followed nearly a year of limited cross-border exchanges of fire begun by Hezbollah
- [Trump Picks Kolkata-Born Jay Bhattacharya As Director Of National Institutes Of Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/trump-picks-kolkata-born-jay-bhattacharya-as-director-of-national-institutes-of-health/): Donald Trump has nominated Jay Bhattacharya as Director of the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya has vowed to reform American scientific institutions and restore public trust in science.
- [3 Temples Targeted In Bangladesh's Chattogram Amid Voilent Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/3-temples-targeted-in-bangladeshs-chattogram-amid-voilent-clashes/): The development is part of the violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1006/): These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/breaking-norms-trump-signs-transition-memorandum-with-biden-white-house/): US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
- [What does government boycott of Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/what-does-government-boycott-of-haaretz-mean-for-press-freedom-in-israel/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet approves proposal to sanction the country’s oldest newspaper.
- [Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro plotted election coup: Police report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/brazil-ex-president-bolsonaro-plotted-election-coup-police-report/): An 884-page report by Brazil’s police details former President Bolsonaro’s alleged attempt to overturn 2022 election.
- [US says drones spotted near its military bases in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/us-says-drones-spotted-near-its-military-bases-in-england/): US air force says the drones do not appear ‘hostile’ and there has been no impact.
- [Protesters head to Islamabad to demand the release of ex-PM Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/protesters-head-to-islamabad-to-demand-the-release-of-ex-pm-imran-khan/): Tension rise in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clash with security forces
- [Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/biden-announces-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-agreement/): US President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is ‘designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities’.
- [Chilean President Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/chilean-president-boric-rejects-allegations-of-sexual-harassment/): Authorities confirm criminal investigation being conducted over allegations of harassment.
- [As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/as-the-people-of-basta-await-ceasefire-israel-escalates-attacks-on-lebanon/): Tired of fleeing, the people who took refuge in Basta are staying put, despite the violence.
- [Ceasefire between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/ceasefire-between-lebanons-hezbollah-and-israel-what-to-know/): A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel is one step closer, but what are the details and will it hold?
- [Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire With Hezbollah With 'Full Freedom Of Action In Lebanon', IDF Pounds Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/netanyahu-backs-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-with-full-freedom-of-action-in-lebanon-idf-pounds-beirut/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he backed a US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah. However, the duration of the ceasefire “depends on what will happen in Lebanon. In full understanding with the United States, we maintain full military freedom of action.”Netanyahu warned that Israel “will attack” if Hezbollah violates the agreement and tries to arm itself” […]
- [Netanyahu says he will present Lebanon ceasefire deal to cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/netanyahu-says-he-will-present-lebanon-ceasefire-deal-to-cabinet/): Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will present a ceasefire deal to his cabinet that would stop the fighting in Lebanon.
- [Syrian Civil Defence creates early warning system for schools in Idlib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/syrian-civil-defence-creates-early-warning-system-for-schools-in-idlib/): The Syrian Civil Defence team created an early warning system to detect warplanes for schools in Idlib.
- [Russia Expels UK Diplomat For 'Spying', Bars Entry Of Ministers; London Denies Accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/russia-expels-uk-diplomat-for-spying-bars-entry-of-ministers-london-denies-accusations/): Russia said the British diplomat was spying on Russia but the UK denied the charges.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire To Start Wednesday Morning After 13 Months Of Fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-to-start-wednesday-morning-after-13-months-of-fighting/): US-based news agency the Hill, which broke the news of the ceasefire first, said Netanyahu and Biden will announce the agreement, at separate intervals.
- [Kremlin Slams " Irresponsible" Discussion on Arming Ukraine with Nuclear Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/kremlin-slams-irresponsible-discussion-on-arming-ukraine-with-nuclear-weapons/): Discussion in the West about arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons is “absolutely irresponsible”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on November 26.The New York Times reported last week that some unidentified Western officials had suggested that U.S. President Joe Biden could give Ukraine nuclear weapons, though there were fears such a step would have serious implications.Peskov […]
- [‘Will Comply With Respective Obligations’: G7 On Netanyahu’s ICC Arrest Warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/will-comply-with-respective-obligations-g7-on-netanyahus-icc-arrest-warrant/): The host country Italy’s foreign minister asked who is going to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister and said Netanyahu won’t travel to nations where he’d be arrested.
- [‘People Will Come To The Table, Sooner The Better’: Jaishankar On Ukraine, Gaza Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/people-will-come-to-the-table-sooner-the-better-jaishankar-on-ukraine-gaza-wars/): Jaishankar warned that no solution will emerge from the battlefield referring to the Ukraine war.
- [Video: Israeli military bombs school shelter in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/video-israeli-military-bombs-school-shelter-in-gaza-city/): The Israeli military has targeted a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
- [Panic in central, western Beirut as Israel warns of air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/panic-in-central-western-beirut-as-israel-warns-of-air-strikes/): Thousands of panicked Beirut residents are fleeing after an Israeli threat of imminent air strikes in the city’s west.
- [Walt Disney agrees to pay $43.3m to settle pay discrimination suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/walt-disney-agrees-to-pay-43-3m-to-settle-pay-discrimination-suit/): The suit was filed in 2019 after the plaintiff learned that six men with same job title earned substantially more.
- [IDF strikes Beirut, Hezbollah Attacks Israel Amid Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/idf-strikes-beirut-hezbollah-attacks-israel-amid-ceasefire-talks/): Explosions hit Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday (November 26) while expectations grew that Israel would reach a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.A senior Israeli official said Israel was set to approve a U.S. plan for a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group on Tuesday, clearing the way for an end to the conflict that has killed […]
- [Paris Airport Shuts Runways In Search For A Runaway Dog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/paris-airport-shuts-runways-in-search-for-a-runaway-dog/): Since the dog, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage last Tuesday during an unloading operation, there has been an intense search for the pet, owned by an Austrian tourist.
- [Ajahn Siripanyo: Who Is Thai-Malaysian Man Who Gave Up His Father's Billions To Be A Monk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/ajahn-siripanyo-who-is-thai-malaysian-man-who-gave-up-his-fathers-billions-to-be-a-monk/): This Thai-Malaysian monk’s journey is no different than the successful lawyer, Julian Mantle’s journey in Robin Sharma’s bestseller ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets US' Blinken In Italy, Discusses Bilateral Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/eam-jaishankar-meets-us-blinken-in-italy-discusses-bilateral-partnership/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Italy on an official visit from November 24-26 to participate in the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, met Blinken in Fiuggi.
- [Five Survivors, Four Bodies Recovered From Capsized Red Sea Tourist Boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/five-survivors-four-bodies-recovered-from-capsized-red-sea-tourist-boat/): The dive boat was hit by a large wave near southeastern Egypt’s Marsa Alam.
- [Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/imran-khan-calls-for-fight-till-the-end-as-pakistan-govt-rules-out-talks/): Tensions rise as security forces clash with protesters calling for release of imprisoned former prime minister.
- [Egg prices tick up in US amid efforts to halt spread of bird flu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/egg-prices-tick-up-in-us-amid-efforts-to-halt-spread-of-bird-flu/): Price for a dozen eggs has increased by more than 60 percent over the last year as millions of birds killed.
- [140 Women Killed Every Day: UN Report On Femicide Reveals Home Is The Most Dangerous Place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/140-women-killed-every-day-un-report-on-femicide-reveals-home-is-the-most-dangerous-place/): The report stated that 60% of all female homicide cases were committed by male relatives, underscoring the vulnerability of women in their own households.
- [Iran Developed Fentanyl-Based Chemical Weapons Deployable Via Drones, US Experts Warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/iran-developed-fentanyl-based-chemical-weapons-deployable-via-drones-us-experts-warn/): The Institute for Science and International Security and a Washington Institute senior fellow warned that Iran has made weapons out of fentanyl.
- [Lawyer Killed In Clash Over Hindu Monk’s Release In Bangladesh, Mohd Yunus Urges Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/lawyer-killed-in-clash-over-hindu-monks-release-in-bangladesh-mohd-yunus-urges-peace/): Mohd Yunus has said that he has ordered an investigation into the matter and directed the law enforcement agencies to increase the security in Chittagong.
- [Russia Fires 188 Drones As ATACMS Hit S-400, Airbase; Biden Readies Nuclear Weapons For Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/russia-fires-188-drones-as-atacms-hit-s-400-airbase-biden-readies-nuclear-weapons-for-ukraine/): Ukraine hit Russia with US-supplied ATACMS missiles twice over the last three days, Moscow says. Russia’s defence ministry said both strikes targeted Russian forces’ positions in the Kursk region. The first one took place on Nov.23, and two out of five missiles launched at a Russian S-400 air defence system hit the target, damaging its […]
- [Russia expels British diplomat for alleged spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/russia-expels-british-diplomat-for-alleged-spying/): Moscow claims diplomat was ‘conducting intelligence and subversive work’ against national security.
- [Canada, Mexico leaders stress cooperation after Trump tariffs threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/canada-mexico-leaders-stress-cooperation-after-trump-tariffs-threat/): Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum urge dialogue as Donald Trump plans to hit US neighbours with 25-percent tariffs.
- [Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat in Red Sea: Egypt official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/four-bodies-recovered-from-capsized-tourist-boat-in-red-sea-egypt-official/): Authorities says five more people have been rescued, bringing the total to 33 survivors while seven remain missing.
- [Pakistan’s Champions Trophy fate to be decided by ICC on November 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/pakistans-champions-trophy-fate-to-be-decided-by-icc-on-november-29/): The ICC will decide next steps for the Pakistan-hosted tournament after India refused to travel to the country.
- [‘No One Will Win A Trade War’: China Warns Trump After Major Tariff Hike Vow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/no-one-will-win-a-trade-war-china-warns-trump-after-major-tariff-hike-vow/): China also said that it believes that China-US economic and trade ties are mutually beneficial in nature.
- [UK’s John Tinniswood, World’s Oldest Man, Dies At 112](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/uks-john-tinniswood-worlds-oldest-man-dies-at-112/): John Tinniswood was born in the same year the Titanic sank and lived through two World Wars and two pandemics.
- [‘Committed To Upholding Communal Harmony, Arrest Of Krishna Das Misconstrued’: Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/committed-to-upholding-communal-harmony-arrest-of-krishna-das-misconstrued-bangladesh/): Bangladesh’s interim government and its external affairs ministry also reacted to the Indian counterpart’s statement on the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das.
- [Dhaka's Jatrabari Turns Into Battlefield As Rival Students Clash In Bangladesh Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/dhakas-jatrabari-turns-into-battlefield-as-rival-students-clash-in-bangladesh-capital/): Chaos broke out on the streets of Bangladesh on Monday (November 25) as thousands of students of rival colleges engaged in violent clashes, local media reported.In footage provided by local broadcaster Channel 24, large groups of protesters appeared to surround several individuals. One clip showed an angry crowd hitting a person on the ground with […]
- [South African miners trapped underground: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/south-african-miners-trapped-underground-whats-the-latest/): Officials have arrested a group of 14 people who emerged unassisted, including a teenage boy.
- [Video: Israeli finance minister says it is ‘necessary to occupy Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/video-israeli-finance-minister-says-it-is-necessary-to-occupy-gaza/): Israel’s finance minister told a settler lobbying group that it is “necessary to occupy the Gaza Strip”.
- [China Shadows US Spy Plane, Warns On Missiles For Japan, Philippines | Taiwan Changes Air Raid Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/china-shadows-us-spy-plane-warns-on-missiles-for-japan-philippines-taiwan-changes-air-raid-alert/): Taiwan lowered the threshold for triggering air raid alarms amid Chinese incursion concerns, sparking fears it may reduce citizens’ time to seek shelter. Taiwan’s defense minister, Wellington Koo, said the change was necessary due to escalating Chinese hostilities in the Taiwan StraitKoo also assured that China will not remain “unchallenged within Taiwan’s vicinity.” Taiwan issues […]
- [Chinese Warplanes, Ships Track US Navy Plane Transiting Taiwan Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/chinese-warplanes-ships-track-us-navy-plane-transiting-taiwan-strait/): American military ships and aircraft regularly transit the waterway separating China from self-ruled Taiwan but a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was trailed by the Chinese.
- [Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture Jolted By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/japans-ishikawa-prefecture-jolted-by-magnitude-6-4-earthquake/): Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture Jolted By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake
- [Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/why-is-us-prosecutor-jack-smith-dropping-charges-against-trump/): The federal criminal case against Trump relating to 2020 election interference will no longer go ahead.
- [Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/georgian-parliament-bats-away-protests-to-set-presidential-vote/): Despite claims its election victory is illegitimate, Georgian Dream party plans vote for new president on December 14.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal 'Close', Says US; Security Cabinet To Discuss Truce Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-deal-close-says-us-security-cabinet-to-discuss-truce-plan/): Israeli minister Sharren Haskel said that the security cabinet will meet to discuss the fine print of the truce deal.
- [Record 188 Russian Drone Barrage Pummels Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/record-188-russian-drone-barrage-pummels-ukraine/): Ukraine said Russia launched Shahed drones targeting their infrastructure.
- [Germany, Lithuania Drag Russia Into DHL Plane Crash, Sweden Wants Chinese Ship In Cable Cut Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/germany-lithuania-drag-russia-into-dhl-plane-crash-sweden-wants-chinese-ship-in-cable-cut-probe/): Germany has raised the possibility of outsider involvement behind the Nov. 25 crash of a cargo plane near the Lithuanian capital’s airport. The plane, which was coming from the German city of Leipzig, crashed about one kilometre from Vilnius airport. The DHL cargo jet hit several buildings as it skidded several hundred metres, according to […]
- [Russia Says Ukraine Fired Two More US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles, Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/russia-says-ukraine-fired-two-more-us-supplied-atacms-missiles-vows-retaliation/): Russia said Ukraine targeted military installations in Kursk as well as an airfield.
- [Pannun Threatens Air India’s US, UK, European Ops, Tries To Court Trump’s MAGA Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/pannun-threatens-air-indias-us-uk-european-ops-tries-to-court-trumps-maga-base/): The Khalistani terrorist threatened to shut down operations of Air India by January 26.
- [Israel’s UNRWA ban is a spectacular own goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/israels-unrwa-ban-is-a-spectacular-own-goal/): By banning UNRWA, Israel has unwittingly elevated Palestinian refugees to a higher level of global protection.
- [Why I want to arrest Myanmar’s military leader | Close Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/why-i-want-to-arrest-myanmars-military-leader-close-up/): A teacher-turned-rebel joins a people’s fighting force to take back Myanmar from military rule.
- [Bangladesh police clash with protesters as Hindu leader detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/bangladesh-police-clash-with-protesters-as-hindu-leader-detained/): A court in Chittagong denied bail to the man charged with sedition as India cautioned about justice for minorities.
- [War on women: Sexual violence in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/war-on-women-sexual-violence-in-sudan/): We take a closer look at how the conflict in Sudan is impacting women.
- [Legal cases against Donald Trump dismissed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/legal-cases-against-donald-trump-dismissed/): US President-elect Donald Trump had two criminal cases against him abandoned.
- [Ukraine Hit US-Picked Russian Targets With ATACMS? UK ‘Sent’ Dozens Of Storm Shadows To Kyiv Before…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/26/ukraine-hit-us-picked-russian-targets-with-atacms-uk-sent-dozens-of-storm-shadows-to-kyiv-before/): John Kirby, a senior White House official, has confirmed that Ukraine is allowed to use Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to fire at targets inside Russia”Right now, they are able to use ATACMS to defend themselves on an immediate need basis”, Kirby told reporters on Nov. 25.He added that Ukraine is allowed to use the […]
- [Travelling doctor takes healthcare to Argentina’s remote areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/travelling-doctor-takes-healthcare-to-argentinas-remote-areas/): Few outsiders reach Cerro Chani, which has extreme temperatures, and no schools or other essential services.
- [US Advances $680 mn Arms Sale To Israel Even As Biden Pushes For Gaza Deal After Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/us-advances-680-mn-arms-sale-to-israel-even-as-biden-pushes-for-gaza-deal-after-lebanon-ceasefire/): US President Joe Biden is said to have provisionally approved a $680mn weapons sale to Israel, the Financial Times reported. The move comes as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect in Lebanon on Nov. 27.The ceasefire agreement ended the most direct confrontation in years between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, […]
- [Pakistan determined to host full ICC Champions Trophy despite India impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/pakistan-determined-to-host-full-icc-champions-trophy-despite-india-impasse/): PCB chief says he will ‘make the best decision for Pakistan’ at the upcoming ICC board meeting on the tournament’s fate.
- [China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/china-says-top-military-official-suspended-placed-under-investigation/): Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister as ‘slanderous’.
- [Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/russia-threatens-europe-with-strikes-while-gnawing-at-ukraines-east/): Moscow threatens retaliation for permitting Ukraine to strike inside Russia, keeping alive its implied nuclear menace.
- [Is China better prepared for another trade row with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/is-china-better-prepared-for-another-trade-row-with-the-us/): China has moved to support its exporters before tariff hikes, as pledged by US President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Pakistan's Political Crisis Sees No End, Thousands Jailed As Support Rally Turns Violent In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/pakistans-political-crisis-sees-no-end-thousands-jailed-as-support-rally-turns-violent-in-islamabad/): With no end to Pakistan’s political crisis, the march which began as a support rally turned violent on Tuesday leading to arrest of thousands of Imran Khan’s supporters.
- [Canadian visa programmes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/canadian-visa-programmes/): Canada’s Ukrainian travel plan vs. Gaza visa programme
- [Nine members of a family killed in Nuseirat as Israel bombards Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/nine-members-of-a-family-killed-in-nuseirat-as-israel-bombards-gaza/): Residential buildings hit across the enclave as UN accuses Israel of denying 82 bids to deliver aid to Gaza’s north.
- [Bangladesh Court Refuses To Pass Order On ISKCON Ban, Snubs Petitioner's 'Top Priority' Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/bangladesh-court-refuses-to-pass-order-on-iskcon-ban-snubs-petitioners-top-priority-plea/): The Bangladesh court has declined to issue an immediate order to ban the activities of ISKCON amidst rising communal tensions after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu.
- [How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/how-south-africas-famo-music-gave-birth-to-lesothos-terrorist-gangs/): Lesotho’s government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them ‘terrorist’ organisations as violence escalates. 
- [Jaishankar Meets PM Modi As Concerns Grow Over Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/jaishankar-meets-pm-modi-as-concerns-grow-over-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Massive protests have rocked Bangladesh after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu at Dhaka airport on November 25
- [When Donald Trump Helped ISKCON Hold Their New York Rath Yatra In 1976 | Throwback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/when-donald-trump-helped-iskcon-hold-their-new-york-rath-yatra-in-1976-throwback/): In July 2024, when Trump escaped an assassination attempt at him during an election rally in Pennsylvania, ISKCON had called it divine intervention in return for his favour for the organisation.
- [“Will Answer With Fire” IDF Warns Hezbollah On Truce Violation, Khamenei Vows Israel’s ‘Departure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/will-answer-with-fire-idf-warns-hezbollah-on-truce-violation-khamenei-vows-israels-departure/): Hezbollah said it has achieved “victory” over Israel after a truce between the two sides took effect. “Victory from God almighty was the ally of the righteous cause,” said a statement from the Iran-backed group released on Nov. 27. Hezbollah managed “to achieve victory over the delusional enemy that could not undermine its resolve or […]
- [At least three dead as South Korea battles heavy snow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/at-least-three-dead-as-south-korea-battles-heavy-snow/): Record snowfall in and around Seoul creates travel headache, with flights and ferries cancelled.
- [‘Massive enemy attack’: Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/massive-enemy-attack-russia-strikes-ukraines-energy-infrastructure/): Russian missile attacks reported across Ukraine with power cuts declared in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Donetsk regions.
- [Mbappe needs ‘love and support’ after Real Madrid’s loss to Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/mbappe-needs-love-and-support-after-real-madrids-loss-to-liverpool/): The French striker missed a penalty as Madrid’s loss brought them to the brink of elimination from the Champions League.
- [Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/ukraine-urged-to-lower-conscription-age-to-18-us-to-send-kyiv-more-weapons/): Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine.
- ['Energy Sector Under Massive Attack': Ukraine Minister Amid Fresh Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/energy-sector-under-massive-attack-ukraine-minister-amid-fresh-airstrike/): An official said the national power grid operator Ukrenergo had “urgently introduced emergency power cuts”
- [Singer Mary Millben Urges World Leaders To Condemn Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh After ISKCON Priest's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/singer-mary-millben-urges-world-leaders-to-condemn-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh-after-iskcon-priests-arrest/): Mary Millben stressed the need to preserve religious freedom and the safety of all people of faith globally.
- [Game evoking Oct. 7 Hamas attack pulled after police appeal, creator says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/game-evoking-oct-7-hamas-attack-pulled-after-police-appeal-creator-says/): Computer game distributor said Operation al-Aqsa Flood removed from Stream at request of UK police, emails show.
- [The Missile Gamble: Russia And Ukraine Increase Their Bargaining Chips Before Trump Takes Office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/the-missile-gamble-russia-and-ukraine-increase-their-bargaining-chips-before-trump-takes-office/): The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated into a missile brinkmanship reminiscent of Cold War tensions. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the test-firing of a new intermediate-range missile last week, a move he described as a response to recent US and UK-supplied long-range missile strikes by Ukraine targeting military sites within Russia. While the […]
- [22-Year-Old YouTuber Freezes To Death In Snowstorm After Sending Tragic Last Message To His Grandmother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/22-year-old-youtuber-freezes-to-death-in-snowstorm-after-sending-tragic-last-message-to-his-grandmother/): Storm De Beul, a nature lover who ‘enjoyed being alone’, was found dead in Lapland on October 30.
- [Joe Rogan responds after Australian media boss decries ‘repulsive’ impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/joe-rogan-responds-after-australian-media-boss-decries-repulsive-impact/): Chair of Australia’s national broadcaster claims podcaster preys on ‘people’s vulnerabilities’ and ‘fear’.
- [Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/luxury-brands-are-betting-big-on-india-and-so-are-counterfeiters/): As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.
- [Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/dozens-killed-as-armed-groups-attack-syrian-military-in-northern-aleppo/): The Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham armed group and allied forces are reported to have captured Syrian army weapons depots.
- [Microsoft employee fired for Pro-Palestinian vigil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/microsoft-employee-fired-for-pro-palestinian-vigil/): Following a pro-Palestinian vigil at Microsoft HQ, two employees were dismissed. Did they violate company policies?
- [Donald Trump Picks Retired General Keith Kellogg As His Ukraine Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/donald-trump-picks-retired-general-keith-kellogg-as-his-ukraine-envoy/): Trump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal.
- [Joe Biden Readies $725 Million Arms Aid Package For Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/joe-biden-readies-725-million-arms-aid-package-for-ukraine-report/): The package is also expected to include cluster munitions, which are typically found in Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets fired by HIMARS launchers
- [UK police launch new probe into associates of late Harrods boss al-Fayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/uk-police-launch-new-probe-into-associates-of-late-harrods-boss-al-fayed/): London police say they are investigating associates on suspicion of ‘assisting and facilitating’ sexual abuse.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,008](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1008/): These were the key developments on the 1,008th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [ATACMS Strikes On Russia, Biden's Desperate Bid To Stop "Ukrainian Surrender" Before Trump Returns?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/atacms-strikes-on-russia-bidens-desperate-bid-to-stop-ukrainian-surrender-before-trump-returns/): Amid Russia’s battlefield gains, Biden allowed Ukraine to use Western missiles and landmines to strengthen its position ahead of potential negotiations. Trump’s pledge to cut aid and end the war in 24 hours complicates matters, while US officials fear Ukraine may concede territory. Critics argue Biden’s delayed decisions emboldened Moscow and weakened Kyiv. Concerns over […]
- ["Gaza Delinked From Lebanon, Breather for IDF" Israel Debates Netanyahu's Ceasefire With Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/gaza-delinked-from-lebanon-breather-for-idf-israel-debates-netanyahus-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/): Israel has agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire deal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which got into effect from early Nov 27. Hezbollah leaders signaled tentative support for the agreement, potentially offering both sides a pathway to end the conflict. The agreement calls for a 60-day ceasefire, with Israeli troops retreating and Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, […]
- [Hezbollah Readies Public Funeral for Nasrallah, 'Wounded' Leader Appears After Ceasefire With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/hezbollah-readies-public-funeral-for-nasrallah-wounded-leader-appears-after-ceasefire-with-israel/): Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Mahmud Qomati, announced preparations for an official public funeral for former chief Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike on September 27, 2024 in Beirut but the group held off on a public funeral due to fear of Israeli strikes. In pictures shared by Lebanese media on Nov.27, Wafiq Safa […]
- [China, Mexico, Canada Warn Against Trade War As Trump Vows To Hike Tariffs On Day One Of Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/china-mexico-canada-warn-against-trade-war-as-trump-vows-to-hike-tariffs-on-day-one-of-presidency/): US President-elect Donald Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico on day one of his presidency. He also vows to add an extra 10% on goods coming from China. Trump has cited drugs and illegal migrants crossing the US border, as the reason for the tariffs. China has […]
- [France Claims 'Netanyahu Immunity' After 'Deal', Israel Asks ICC To Suspend Warrant Pending Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/france-claims-netanyahu-immunity-after-deal-israel-asks-icc-to-suspend-warrant-pending-appeal/): Israel said it will file an appeal against ICC arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ex-defence minister. Tel Aviv also asked the top court to suspend the warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant pending the outcome of the appeal. US Senator Lindsey Graham warned countries against enforcing ICC arrest warrants targeting Israeli […]
- [Trump ally Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US consumer protection bureau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/trump-ally-elon-musk-calls-to-delete-us-consumer-protection-bureau/): Musk, a confidante of the president-elect, is set to co-lead Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency.
- [Mexico warns Trump-proposed tariffs to cost 400,000 US jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/mexico-warns-trump-proposed-tariffs-to-cost-400000-us-jobs/): Mexico emphasises interconnectedness of economic ties with US – and the mutual threat of tariffs.
- [FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/fbi-confirms-trump-cabinet-picks-targeted-with-bomb-threats-swatting/): An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government.
- [Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as UN chief sees ‘ray of hope’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-holds-as-un-chief-sees-ray-of-hope/): Thousands of displaced people set out to return home to southern Lebanon, but others heed Israeli warnings to stay out.
- [Will the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/will-the-us-brokered-ceasefire-in-lebanon-hold/): Agreement ends more than a year of fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli military.
- [Massive toll from a year of Israeli attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/massive-toll-from-a-year-of-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon/): A huge disparity in the amount of death and destruction has become clear in Lebanon and Israel.
- [Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/biden-oks-680m-israel-arms-sale-despite-new-gaza-ceasefire-push-reports/): Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce.
- [ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/icc-prosecutor-seeks-arrest-warrant-for-myanmar-military-leader/): The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader.
- [Protests halted in Islamabad after clashes leave seven dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/protests-halted-in-islamabad-after-clashes-leave-seven-dead/): Islamabad is recovering after violent protest led by Imran Khan’s supporters.
- [Video: Namibians vote in contested presidential and parliamentary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/video-namibians-vote-in-contested-presidential-and-parliamentary-elections/): Namibian voters waited in long queues to cast their votes in one of the nation’s most competitive elections.
- [Several Of Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks Targeted By Bomb Threats, 'Swatting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/several-of-donald-trumps-cabinet-picks-targeted-by-bomb-threats-swatting/): The threats were made Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and law enforcement acted quickly to ensure the safety of those targeted, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said
- [Israel Denies Authority Of ICC, Will Appeal Netanyahu, Gallant Arrest Warrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-denies-authority-of-icc-will-appeal-netanyahu-gallant-arrest-warrants/): Netanyahu said that he met US Senator Lindsey Graham who debriefed him about efforts in US Congress against ICC.
- [US Forcing Ukraine To Increase Troop Strength By Drafting 18-Year-Olds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/us-forcing-ukraine-to-increase-troop-strength-by-drafting-18-year-olds/): The US feels Ukraine must lower its mobilization age to 18 to help its forces that have been badly outmanned by Russian armed forces.
- [Planning Maldives Trip? Travellers Will Now Have To Pay Hefty Fees To Leave Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/planning-maldives-trip-travellers-will-now-have-to-pay-hefty-fees-to-leave-country/): The Maldives has hiked its departure tax for the maintenance of its primary tourist hub amid a slew of economic challenges.
- [Germany, Russia Expel Journalists In Tit-For-Tat Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/germany-russia-expel-journalists-in-tit-for-tat-move/): Germany denied that it closed a state-run Russian news outlet’s bureau.
- [US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/us-slaps-sanctions-on-venezuelan-officials-over-post-election-crackdown/): The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.
- [Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/netanyahu-says-israel-to-appeal-against-icc-arrest-warrants-over-gaza-war/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel urged the court to suspend the warrants against him and Yoav Gallant.
- [What Does Donald Trump Eat In A Day? A Look At His Unconventional Diet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/what-does-donald-trump-eat-in-a-day-a-look-at-his-unconventional-diet/): Trump’s food philosophy is simple: he prefers familiar, chain-based meals for their consistency and cleanliness
- [Celebrations in Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/celebrations-in-beirut-as-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-takes-effect/): Activity returned to the streets of Beirut on Wednesday (November 27) after a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group started.People were seen waving Hezbollah flags, some held up a large portrait of its late leader Hassan Nasrallah while cars blared their horns in celebration.The ceasefire came into effect at 0200 GMT on Wednesday […]
- [China Frees 3 US Citizens In Swap After Years Of ‘Wrongful Detention’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/china-frees-3-us-citizens-in-swap-after-years-of-wrongful-detention/): The White House said China freed Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung.
- [Imran Khan's Wife, Close Aide Mocked For 'Fleeing' Protests Amid Police Crackdown | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/imran-khans-wife-close-aide-mocked-for-fleeing-protests-amid-police-crackdown-watch/): Police launched a midnight crackdown on Imran Khan’s protesting supporters, firing tear gas and arrested hundreds in Islamabad.
- [Russian rouble drops to lowest level against the dollar in 32 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russian-rouble-drops-to-lowest-level-against-the-dollar-in-32-months/): Currency falls beyond 110 to the US dollar for first time since just after Ukraine invasion, Russian state media report.
- [Set To Breach 1.5°C Threshold, Has The World Given Up On Climate Goals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/set-to-breach-1-5c-threshold-has-the-world-given-up-on-climate-goals/): The world is set to exceed the 1.5°C global warming target as projected by recent reports.
- [Netanyahu Cites 'Iran Threat' After Ceasefire With Hezbollah, Trump Plans Maximum Pressure on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/netanyahu-cites-iran-threat-after-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-trump-plans-maximum-pressure-on-tehran/): Israeli prime minister listed three main reasons to pursue a ceasefire with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to Netanyahu, cessation of hostilities in Lebanon will help Israel to focus on the “Iranian threat.” He said Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran and allied to Hamas, was considerably weaker than it had been at the start […]
- [How and why UNIFIL failed to ‘keep peace’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/how-and-why-unifil-failed-to-keep-peace-in-lebanon/): And will continue to fail unless its mandate and aims change.
- [China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/china-releases-three-us-citizens-in-final-days-of-biden-term-white-house/): US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.
- [South Korea’s Seoul hit by heaviest November snowfall on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/south-koreas-seoul-hit-by-heaviest-november-snowfall-on-record/): Seoul, South Korea’s capital, was blanketed by the heaviest November snowfall on record.
- [Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/hell-and-high-water-gaza-waits-for-a-ceasefire-of-its-own/): Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect.
- [‘Is She Drunk’: Kamala Harris’ Emotional Video After US Election Defeat Sparks Concerns | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/is-she-drunk-kamala-harris-emotional-video-after-us-election-defeat-sparks-concerns-watch/): Kamala Harris, the US vice president, released an emotional video addressing her supporters but her critics said she looked dishevelled.
- ["Intel On Kim's Troops" Ukraine's Offer To South Korea For Weapons Aid, Russia Threatens Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/intel-on-kims-troops-ukraines-offer-to-south-korea-for-weapons-aid-russia-threatens-response/): A Ukrainian delegation, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, visited South Korea on Nov. 27, seeking weapons aid, including anti-air missiles and artillery. While South Korea has previously provided non-lethal support to Ukraine, reports of North Korean troop deployment to aid Russia may prompt Seoul to reconsider its stance on arms. President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
- [Israel and the US’s demands for increased Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-and-the-uss-demands-for-increased-gaza-aid/): Did Israel fail to meet US demands for increasing aid in Gaza?
- [How a small Lebanese town became a haven from Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/how-a-small-lebanese-town-became-a-haven-from-israels-war/): The people of Bar Elias say it is their moral duty to host newcomers uprooted by Israel’s invasion.
- [What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/whats-next-for-imran-khans-pti-after-islamabad-protest-setback/): Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.
- [What does Lebanon’s ceasefire mean for Gaza, as Israeli attacks continue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/what-does-lebanons-ceasefire-mean-for-gaza-as-israeli-attacks-continue/): As a ceasefire deal is reached in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues to scale up attacks across Gaza.
- [Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/photos-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-begins-after-a-year-of-fighting/): Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.
- [Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/private-contractors-in-us-eye-windfall-from-trumps-push-to-deport-migrants/): Trump’s pledge to pursue ‘mass deportation’ is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.
- [Foreign Secretary To Debrief Parliamentary Panel on Bangladesh Unrest, India-Canada-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/foreign-secretary-to-debrief-parliamentary-panel-on-bangladesh-unrest-india-canada-us-ties/): The foreign secretary will debrief the parliamentary panel in the coming month.
- [“Just Like Lebanon…” Biden Vows To Start Gaza Ceasefire Talks As Hamas Shows Readiness | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/just-like-lebanon-biden-vows-to-start-gaza-ceasefire-talks-as-hamas-shows-readiness-hezbollah/): A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, effective November 27, has reignited hopes for a Gaza truce. President Biden pledged fresh efforts for a ceasefire, urging Hamas to release hostages and allow humanitarian aid. Macron highlighted the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire as a potential pathway to peace in Gaza. Netanyahu views the ceasefire as an opportunity to refocus […]
- [Ceasefire deal with Hezbollah gives Israel “free hand in Gaza”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/ceasefire-deal-with-hezbollah-gives-israel-free-hand-in-gaza/): Alon Liel onwhat Israel’s next move will be, after negotiating a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
- [Lindsey Graham ICC reactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/lindsey-graham-icc-reactions/): US senator welcomes and rejects different ICC arrest warrants.
- [Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/russian-lawmakers-give-final-nod-on-record-military-funding-boost/): Massive increase in spending builds on last year’s record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.
- [Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement takes effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-agreement-takes-effect/): A ceasefire agreement ending 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.
- [Israeli govt “shooting itself in the legs” by boycotting Haaretz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israeli-govt-shooting-itself-in-the-legs-by-boycotting-haaretz/): Akiva Eldar on the impact of the Israeli government’s crackdown on the newspaper, Haaretz, and previously on Al Jazeera.
- [Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/georgias-governing-party-taps-pro-russian-ex-footballer-for-president/): Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as a shoo-in given Georgian Dream’s influence over electoral college vote.
- [Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/gukesh-beats-ding-liren-in-game-3-ties-world-chess-championship-final/): Indian teenager makes comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one in Singapore.
- [Keir Starmer’s remarks on genocide in Croatia vs Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/keir-starmers-remarks-on-genocide-in-croatia-vs-gaza/): What were Keir Starmer’s remarks regarding genocide in Croatia and Gaza?
- [Pakistan Army’s Crackdown On Stir: Exclusive From Sources Close To Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/pakistan-armys-crackdown-on-stir-exclusive-from-sources-close-to-imran-khan/): Pakistan’s stir in support of Imran Khan was suspended as the clash left at least six dead even as PTI claimed “hundreds” were killed
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Iran ‘Welcomes’ End Of “Aggression” In Lebanon, US Hopes For “New Start”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-iran-welcomes-end-of-aggression-in-lebanon-us-hopes-for-new-start/): Iran welcomed the end of Israel’s “aggression” in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group backed by Tehran.Hailing the news of the end of Israel’s “aggression against Lebanon”, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement stressed Iran’s “firm support for the Lebanese government, nation and […]
- [NASA Discovers Asteroid That Can Make Every Person On Earth Billionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/nasa-discovers-asteroid-that-can-make-every-person-on-earth-billionaire/): NASA announced its spacecraft will orbit asteroid 16 Psyche for 26 months, collecting data to uncover its history and other valuable insights
- [Biden Announces Push For Gaza Ceasefire As Hamas Signals Willingness For Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/biden-announces-push-for-gaza-ceasefire-as-hamas-signals-willingness-for-truce/): Israel-Hamas Ceasefire On The Cards? Biden, however, said that the truce will ensure that Hamas is not in power anymore in Gaza.
- [10 Killed, 21 Injured In Sectarian Clashes In Pakistan's Northwest Despite Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/10-killed-21-injured-in-sectarian-clashes-in-pakistans-northwest-despite-ceasefire/): The clashes between Alizai and Bagan tribes in Kurram district started on Friday last week following Thursday’s attack on a convoy of passenger vans near Parachinar in which 47 people were killed
- [A ‘new page’: World reacts to Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/a-new-page-world-reacts-to-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/): Agreement greeted with relief in Lebanon and beyond, with some pushing for ‘urgent steps’ to end Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [The ceasefire in Lebanon will not last long](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/the-ceasefire-in-lebanon-will-not-last-long/): Israel has a long track record of violating ceasefires, agreements, and resolutions meant to keep peace in the region.
- [Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/hezbollah-israel-ceasefire-deal-details/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has the right to strike Lebanon if Hezbollah breaches ceasefire.
- [Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/who-is-jay-bhattacharya-trumps-anti-lockdown-pick-to-head-the-nih/): Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.
- [Taiwan’s Olympic medallist Lin Yu-ting quits boxing event over gender issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/taiwans-olympic-medallist-lin-yu-ting-quits-boxing-event-over-gender-issue/): Taiwanese officials withdraw Lin from the event in the UK to ‘avoid further harm’ to the Paris 2024 gold medallist.
- [Bangladesh's Yunus Compelled To Keep Jamaat Members Around To Protect Own Interests: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/bangladeshs-yunus-compelled-to-keep-jamaat-members-around-to-protect-own-interests-sources-exclusive/): According to top intelligence sources, Muhammad Yunus, who is leading an interim government, seeks to safeguard his economic and political interests. For this, he is compelled to keep Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami members within his circle, they added
- [Lululemon Looters: Couple, Part Of Ring That Stole Clothes Worth $1 Million, Charged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/lululemon-looters-couple-part-of-ring-that-stole-clothes-worth-1-million-charged/): They stole items, swapped security sensors, and returned merchandise for refunds, targeting multiple Lululemon stores across the US.
- [ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military regime chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/icc-prosecutor-seeks-arrest-warrant-for-myanmar-military-regime-chief/): Karim Khan promises further arrests will be pursued in bid for justice and accountability by persecuted Rohingya.
- [Al Jazeera reports from ruins of Lebanese town after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/al-jazeera-reports-from-ruins-of-lebanese-town-after-ceasefire/): Following the Lebanon ceasefire deal, thousands of people plan to return to their homes in the south.
- [Hezbollah Leader, Who Survived Israeli Strike, Seen Touring Beirut Post-Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/hezbollah-leader-who-survived-israeli-strike-seen-touring-beirut-post-ceasefire/): Israel Lebanon Ceasefire: Hezbollah senior leader Wafiq Safa survived an Israeli assassination attempt in October.
- [Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Starts, “Iran Threat, Hamas…” Netanyahu Lists 3 Reasons For Hezbollah Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-starts-iran-threat-hamas-netanyahu-lists-3-reasons-for-hezbollah-deal/): After several weeks of negotiations led by the US, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has finally seen the light of the day. Before the ceasefire deal went into effect on Nov. 27 at 4 am (local time) an unnamed US official promised reporters that “all fire will stop from all parties”. The truce comes […]
- [The difficulty of working as a medic in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/the-difficulty-of-working-as-a-medic-in-gaza/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is British plastic surgeon, Dr Victoria Rose.
- [Lebanese PM calls on Israel to commit to truce and withdraw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/27/lebanese-pm-calls-on-israel-to-commit-to-truce-and-withdraw/): Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati comments on ceasefire deal.
- [No 'Operation True Promise 3' But Iran Threatens To Revive Nuclear Program, Bibi Fires Warning Shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/no-operation-true-promise-3-but-iran-threatens-to-revive-nuclear-program-bibi-fires-warning-shot/): A report reveals that Iran, despite escalating tensions with Israel and Western powers, is recalibrating its approach following Donald Trump’s re-election. Iran’s hesitancy to retaliate against Israel stems from Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” policies and concerns over regional instability. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu remains committed to halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions, vowing decisive action. Amid EU […]
- [Syrian Insurgents Breach Second Largest City Of Aleppo, Clash With Govt Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/syrian-insurgents-breach-second-largest-city-of-aleppo-clash-with-govt-forces/): The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said the insurgents blew up two car bombs at the city’s western edge on Friday
- [Hindus Safe In Bangladesh, No Plan To Ban ISKCON: Yunus’s Press Secretary To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/hindus-safe-in-bangladesh-no-plan-to-ban-iskcon-yunuss-press-secretary-to-news18/): After Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest, Shafikul Islam, press secretary to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said that India should not have issued a statement on the “internal matter”
- [Putin's 'Secret' Daughter, Born From Alleged Affair With Cleaner, Hiding In Paris: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/putins-secret-daughter-born-from-alleged-affair-with-cleaner-hiding-in-paris-report/): Putin’s daughter is believed to be born from his affair with Svetlana Krivonogikh, an ex-cleaner who is now one of the richest women in Russia.
- [Australia Shocker: Woman Butchers Husband With Power Saw, Dumps Body In 30 Plastic Bags](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/australia-shocker-woman-butchers-husband-with-power-saw-dumps-body-in-30-plastic-bags/): Nirmeen Noufl, 53, was charged with murder and desecrating a body after allegedly killing her husband to escape an abusive marriage.
- [Putin Hopes ‘Smart’ Trump Will End War | Need More Weapons, Not Mobilisation, Ukraine Tells US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/putin-hopes-smart-trump-will-end-war-need-more-weapons-not-mobilisation-ukraine-tells-us/): Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that US President-elect Donald Trump would de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. Putin noted that he did not know the details of the meeting between Trump and outgoing President Biden but suggested that Biden’s escalation of the situation could set the stage for Trump to distance himself from the conflict. […]
- [Pakistan Forces Push 'Praying' Man Off 25-Feet Tall Container During Pro-Imran Khan Rally | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/pakistan-forces-push-praying-man-off-25-feet-tall-container-during-pro-imran-khan-rally-video/): A video of the incident, which has gone viral, shows the man allegedly offering namaz when security forces pushed him off the shipping container
- [Teenagers climb out of illegal South African gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/teenagers-climb-out-of-illegal-south-african-gold-mine/): A group of teenagers have climbed out of an illegal gold mine in South Africa.
- [Apartheid economy continues to haunt South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/apartheid-economy-continues-to-haunt-south-africa/): The recent spate of deaths across the country linked to ‘spaza shops’ exposes the enduring legacy of apartheid.
- ['This Is Cool': Elon Musk Lauds Apple's Heartwarming Airpods Pro 2 Ad With Hearing Aid Feature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/this-is-cool-elon-musk-lauds-apples-heartwarming-airpods-pro-2-ad-with-hearing-aid-feature/): Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 features a hearing aid feature that also offers a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature.
- [Pakistan Army’s Crackdown Killed Hundreds: Imran Khan’s Sister Aleema | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/pakistan-armys-crackdown-killed-hundreds-imran-khans-sister-aleema-exclusive/): We are being told that a lot of people are dead, and the count could be as high as 200. It’s a massacre, says Aleema Khanum on D Chowk crackdown
- [Bangladesh Freezes Bank Accounts Of Arrested Hindu Leader, 17 Others Linked With ISKCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/bangladesh-freezes-bank-accounts-of-arrested-hindu-leader-17-others-linked-with-iskcon/): The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) sent these directives to different banks and financial institutions on Thursday
- [China, Russia Jets Enter South Korea's ADIZ, Putin’s Defence Chief Hails “Expanding” Ties With North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/china-russia-jets-enter-south-koreas-adiz-putins-defence-chief-hails-expanding-ties-with-north/): Eleven Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Nov. 29. An ADIZ is a broader area than a country’s airspace in which it tries to control aircraft for security reasons.The incident occurred over a period of four hours, prompting South Korea to launch fighter jets, South Korea’s military […]
- [China Wants To Officially Recognise Taliban: Inside Details Of Meeting | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/china-wants-to-officially-recognise-taliban-inside-details-of-meeting-exclusive/): Yue Xiayong, special Chinese representative for Afghanistan, told his Talibani counterpart the security of their citizens is key for China. Taliban asked for Chinese weapons against the US
- [‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/most-dangerous-stage-the-view-from-russia-as-ukraine-war-escalates/): Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets.
- [Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris unveiled after 2019 fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/restored-notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris-unveiled-after-2019-fire/): Macron inspects results of 700-million-euro restoration, including 19th-century Gothic spire returned to former glory.
- [South Africa’s police minister promises to clamp down on illegal mining](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/south-africas-police-minister-promises-to-clamp-down-on-illegal-mining/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Senzo Mchunu says they don’t know how many people remain trapped in Stilfontein mine.
- [After Lebanon, Netanyahu "Ready" For Ceasefire In Gaza, Hamas Drops Key Demands That Blocked A Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/after-lebanon-netanyahu-ready-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-hamas-drops-key-demands-that-blocked-a-deal/): After agreeing to a truce with Hezbollah, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he may accept a pause in fighting in the Gaza strip. “I am ready for a ceasefire at any time”, Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview to Channel 14.However, at he stressed that he will not accept an end to […]
- [Australian children react to social media ban for minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/australian-children-react-to-social-media-ban-for-minors/): We’ve been talking to children in Australia about the country’s new social media ban for under 16s.
- [Notre-Dame Cathedral In Paris Set For Grand Reopening: Here's What to Expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris-set-for-grand-reopening-heres-what-to-expect/): A medieval Gothic masterpiece, Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) is one of the French capital’s most beloved and visited monuments.
- [Alaskan Woman’s ‘Turkey Bomb’ Tradition Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Remote Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/alaskan-womans-turkey-bomb-tradition-delivers-thanksgiving-meals-to-remote-families/): Esther Keim, an Alaska resident, has started a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition by delivering turkeys to remote families in need. For the third year, Keim pilots her small plane to drop 30 to 40 turkeys to households off the grid, where grocery access is limited. Inspired by a neighbor’s past act of kindness, Keim wanted to […]
- ['Concerned Over Surge In Extremist Rhetoric': India On Violence In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/concerned-over-surge-in-extremist-rhetoric-india-on-violence-in-bangladesh/): The Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern over the ongoing violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
- [Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/iran-plans-to-install-6000-centrifuges-to-enrich-uranium-iaea-says/): UN nuclear watchdog’s report comes as Iran prepares to hold talks with European nations over its nuclear programme.
- [UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/uk-mps-face-crucial-vote-on-divisive-assisted-dying-bill/): Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives.
- [Violent Clashes Erupt in Tbilisi as Protests Emerge Over Suspension of EU Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/violent-clashes-erupt-in-tbilisi-as-protests-emerge-over-suspension-of-eu-talks/): On November 29, protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi, Georgia, following government actions that included suspending EU accession talks and budgetary grants until 2028. Masked youth attempted to storm parliament, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. The Interior Ministry reported three injured officers. The EU criticized […]
- [4 Dead, 80,000 Evacuated As Severe Floods Ravage Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/4-dead-80000-evacuated-as-severe-floods-ravage-malaysia/): Heavy rain has led to severe floods in Malaysia as thousands of emergency services personnel have been deployed in vulnerable areas.
- [French President Macron Recognises 1944 Massacre Of West African Soldiers For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/french-president-macron-recognises-1944-massacre-of-west-african-soldiers-for-first-time/): Around 400 West African soldiers were killed by French soldiers on December 1, 1944, after an alleged mutiny over unpaid wages.
- [Police and protesters clash in Georgia over EU talks delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/police-and-protesters-clash-in-georgia-over-eu-talks-delay/): Georgian police fired water cannons at people protesting in Tbilisi over the government’s EU delay.
- [China jails journalist for seven years on espionage charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/china-jails-journalist-for-seven-years-on-espionage-charges/): Dong Yuyu, a former editor at Guangming Daily, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.
- [Ireland votes in close-run election dominated by housing crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/ireland-votes-in-close-run-election-dominated-by-housing-crisis/): Polls show centre-right incumbents Fine Gael and Fianna Fail running neck and neck with leftist-nationalist Sinn Fein.
- ['I Will Still Use It': Australia's Social Media Ban For Under-16s Sparks Anger, Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/i-will-still-use-it-australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-sparks-anger-relief/): Australia approved the world-first social media ban for children under 16 amid concerns over the mental health of kids.
- ['Return To Campus': US Universities Warn Foreign Students Amid Trump's Immigration Plans Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/return-to-campus-us-universities-warn-foreign-students-amid-trumps-immigration-plans-fears/): US universities are urging international students and staff to return before President-elect Donald Trump’s second term amid fears of stricter immigration policies and mass deportations.
- [IDF Targets Hezbollah Operatives, Netanyahu Instructs Chilling Response In Case Of Truce Violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/idf-targets-hezbollah-operatives-netanyahu-instructs-chilling-response-in-case-of-truce-violation/): The IDF carried out a number of strikes in Lebanon for the first time since the ceasefire. This included a strike on a Hezbollah medium-range rocket facility after identifying activity there. The IDF said it carried an airstrike against two Hezbollah operatives who entered a known rocket launching site in southern Lebanon. The operatives were […]
- [Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/georgia-protesters-clash-with-police-after-pm-suspends-eu-membership-talks/): European Parliament rejects election results as Georgia’s president accuses Kobakhidze of waging ‘war’ on his people.
- [Cars to fruit: The goods set to get pricier under Trump’s tariff plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/cars-to-fruit-the-goods-set-to-get-pricier-under-trumps-tariff-plans/): US president-elect’s proposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico would raise the prices of numerous products.
- [Lebanon’s displaced wrestle with grief and despair as they return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/lebanons-displaced-wrestle-with-grief-and-despair-as-they-return-home/): Lebanon’s displaced families are relieved the war with Israel is over and are now picking up the pieces of their lives.
- [Elon Musk, Donald Trump Groove To 'YMCA' At Mar-A-Lago As Melania, Barron Look On | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/elon-musk-donald-trump-groove-to-ymca-at-mar-a-lago-as-melania-barron-look-on-watch/): Donald Trump and Elon Musk have become very close since the billionaire helped him win the presidential election on November 5.
- [Which countries recognise Palestine in 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/which-countries-recognise-palestine-in-2024/): The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 146 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.
- [Chad ends military cooperation with France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/chad-ends-military-cooperation-with-france/): As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad’s top diplomat says country is ‘very jealous of its sovereignty’.
- [Hindus In Bangladesh | British MP Bob Blackman Condemns The Attack On Hindus In Bangladesh | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/hindus-in-bangladesh-british-mp-bob-blackman-condemns-the-attack-on-hindus-in-bangladesh-news18/): British MP Bob Blackman condemns the attack on Hindus in Bangladesh n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Former Trump Advisor Johnnie Moore Sounds Alarm on Bangladesh's Existential Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/former-trump-advisor-johnnie-moore-sounds-alarm-on-bangladeshs-existential-threat/): “Situation in Bangladesh is an existential threat not only for the minorities of Bangladesh but also for the entire country,” says Johnnie Moore (Trump’s ex-advisor ) Former Trump advisor Johnnie Moore warns that the situation in Bangladesh poses an existential threat not only to minorities but the entire country, citing concerns over human rights and […]
- [This Country Offers 'Wives On Rent'; Rental Contracts State Duration And Payment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/this-country-offers-wives-on-rent-rental-contracts-state-duration-and-payment/): This controversial new industry has become a key income source, especially for young individuals struggling to secure a living wage through conventional employment methods
- [UFO Sighted Over US Capitol Hill? Mysterious Lights Spark Fears In Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/ufo-sighted-over-us-capitol-hill-mysterious-lights-spark-fears-in-washington-dc/): The fear was amplified by the fact that the sighting occurred just weeks after similarly focussed Congress hearing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,009](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1009/): These were the key developments on the 1,009th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Russia and Ukraine to exchange more children after Qatar-brokered deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/russia-and-ukraine-to-exchange-more-children-after-qatar-brokered-deal/): Nine children to be returned to their families in Russia and Ukraine in the latest humanitarian exchange.
- [‘Death in the air’: How is life different in world’s most polluted city?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/death-in-the-air-how-is-life-different-in-worlds-most-polluted-city/): India’s capital New Delhi is swamped by smog, and air pollution kills 2 million Indians a year. But some suffer more.
- [Mexico President Downplays Risk Of Trade War With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/mexico-president-downplays-risk-of-trade-war-with-donald-trump/): After their call, Sheinbaum and Trump offered differing accounts of what they had discussed regarding migration
- ['Angela, Forgive Me': Putin Denies Intentionally Scaring Merkel With Dog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/angela-forgive-me-putin-denies-intentionally-scaring-merkel-with-dog/): Merkel, who has a well-documented fear of the animals, recalled the tense encounter in her memoir released Tuesday, accusing Putin of inviting the pet as a “demonstration of power” and taking glee in her discomfort
- ['Yunus Is Failing': Trump’s Ex-Spiritual Advisor Says Hindus Being Persecuted In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/yunus-is-failing-trumps-ex-spiritual-advisor-says-hindus-being-persecuted-in-bangladesh/): BThe former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom said the global Christian community stood with the Hindu community in Bangladesh
- [Trump Posts AI-Generated Thanksgiving Clip Mocking Biden, Kamala | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/trump-posts-ai-generated-thanksgiving-clip-mocking-biden-kamala-watch/): The video depicts President Joe Biden engaging in conversation with other Democrats at what appears to be a Thanksgiving dinner.
- [Chinese Woman Scams Scores Of Men Through Fake Marriages, Earns Rs 35 Lakh In 3 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/chinese-woman-scams-scores-of-men-through-fake-marriages-earns-rs-35-lakh-in-3-months/): A woman in China defrauded men seeking marriage, earning over Rs 35 lakh through “flash weddings” facilitated by matchmaking agencies that concealed her divorce status.
- [Netanyahu Threatens 'Intensive War' If Hezbollah Breaches Fragile Truce With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/netanyahu-threatens-intensive-war-if-hezbollah-breaches-fragile-truce-with-israel/): Hours before, the Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah weapons facility in south Lebanon, where it said “terrorist activity was identified”. Earlier it opened fire on people it said were in breach of the truce
- [Protests Rock Georgia After PM Postpones EU Bid; Police Use Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/protests-rock-georgia-after-pm-postpones-eu-bid-police-use-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-video/): Thousands rallied in the capital Tbilisi and cities across Georgia after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the decision amid a post-election crisis that saw the country’s president challenge the legitimacy of the newly elected parliament and government
- [Indian Consular Officials In Canada Told They Were Under Audio, Video Surveillance: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/indian-consular-officials-in-canada-told-they-were-under-audio-video-surveillance-mea/): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response in Rajya Sabha also said “respect for each other’s concerns, territorial integrity and sovereignty are essential for a stable bilateral relationship”
- ['Will Do Everything...' Netanyahu Warns Iran After Top Diplomat Talks Of Revising Nuclear Doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/will-do-everything-netanyahu-warns-iran-after-top-diplomat-talks-of-revising-nuclear-doctrine/): The renewed war of words between the Middle East foes came as Iran prepares to hold key nuclear talks with European governments on Friday which have been overshadowed by their joining with Washington to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog
- [Freedom Of Religion Must Be Preserved: UK MP Over Attacks On Hindus in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/freedom-of-religion-must-be-preserved-uk-mp-over-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Chinmoy Krishna, also known as Krishna Prabhu Das, was taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday at 4:30 pm
- [Canada sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/canada-sues-google-alleging-anti-competitive-conduct-in-advertising/): The antitrust watchdog wants Google to sell two ad tech tools and is seeking a penalty as well.
- [At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up bombing in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/at-least-42-palestinians-killed-as-israel-ramps-up-bombing-in-central-gaza/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza have improved.
- [On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/on-second-day-of-truce-israel-and-lebanon-trade-accusations-of-violations/): Israeli military says it fired on people in southern Lebanon who were violating the Hezbollah ceasefire agreement.
- [Could the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal be a step towards regional peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/could-the-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-deal-be-a-step-towards-regional-peace/): Pause in hostilities renews a push to end Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [Rain and protest dampen Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/rain-and-protest-dampen-macys-annual-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-new-york/): Police arrested 21 protesters after they unfurled a banner in the middle of the parade route to protest the war in Gaza.
- [Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/venezuela-approves-bill-targeting-domestic-supporters-of-us-sanctions/): Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.
- [Video: Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/video-russia-launches-major-attack-on-ukraines-energy-systems/): More than a million Ukrainian civilians have no electricity after Russia attacked the country’s energy infrastructure.
- [Ambulance crew and journalists targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/ambulance-crew-and-journalists-targeted-by-israeli-forces-in-gaza/): Video shows the moment an ambulance crew was directly shot at by Israeli soldiers in Nuseirat, Gaza.
- [UK and Iraq sign security deal to curb people smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/uk-and-iraq-sign-security-deal-to-curb-people-smuggling/): British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says countries must work more closely to tackle people smuggling.
- [Emotional returns to destroyed homes in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/emotional-returns-to-destroyed-homes-in-lebanon/): Thousands of displaced Lebanese people have started returning to their homes after a ceasefire agreement.
- [Canada to boost border security amid Trump tariff threat: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/canada-to-boost-border-security-amid-trump-tariff-threat-what-to-know/): Rights advocates urge Canada to push back against US president-elect’s ‘inflamed, bullying narrative about the border’.
- [IRGC General Killed in Syria, Israel Strikes Lebanon In Ceasefire Violation: Hezbollah, Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/irgc-general-killed-in-syria-israel-strikes-lebanon-in-ceasefire-violation-hezbollah-army/): Hezbollah and Israel have accused each other of violating the ceasefire that took effect on November 27 after more than a year of fighting. Lebanese officials reported that Israeli fire wounded two people in a border village, while the Israeli military claimed to have targeted “suspects” in southern Lebanon, accusing them of breaching the ceasefire. […]
- ['Grateful For The Invitation': Mark Zuckerberg Dines With Trump After Years Of Strained Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/grateful-for-the-invitation-mark-zuckerberg-dines-with-trump-after-years-of-strained-ties/): Zuckerberg has been trying to mend ties with Trump since his Meta platform banned the ex-President after the 2021 US Capitol attack.
- ['It’s Self-Driving, But...': Vir Das Jabs Trump-Musk Bonhomie In Emmy Monologue | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/its-self-driving-but-vir-das-jabs-trump-musk-bonhomie-in-emmy-monologue-video/): In his almost six-minute monologue, Das didn’t shy away from taking jabs at a variety of topics, from the entertainment industry to global politics
- [Russia Warns Of Retaliation If US Stations Missiles In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/russia-warns-of-retaliation-if-us-stations-missiles-in-japan/): Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported that Japan and US aim to compile a joint military plan for a possible Taiwan emergency that includes deploying missiles
- [Trump Appointees Pete Hegseth And Elise Stefanik Get Bomb Threats, FBI Swings Into Action | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/trump-appointees-pete-hegseth-and-elise-stefanik-get-bomb-threats-fbi-swings-into-action-us-news/): Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, and Elise Stefanik, who has been tapped as US’ ambassador to the United Nations, were among several cabinet nominees and appointees of the president-elect’s incoming administration who were targeted with bomb threats and so-called “swatting”. The homes of Howard Lutnick, Trump’s choice for commerce secretary and Lee Zeldin, […]
- [Georgia to suspend EU accession talks until 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/georgia-to-suspend-eu-accession-talks-until-2028/): PM announces suspension after the European Parliament adopted a resolution rejecting the results of Georgia’s election.
- [China's Army Notes 'Great Progress' In Implementing Border Agreement With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/chinas-army-notes-great-progress-in-implementing-border-agreement-with-india/): India and China reached an agreement on October 21 to end the four-year standoff in eastern Ladakh and resume patrolling in the border areas.
- [Putin Calls Trump 'Intelligent Politician', Says He's 'Not Safe' After Assassination Attempts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/putin-calls-trump-intelligent-politician-says-hes-not-safe-after-assassination-attempts/): Putin said he was shocked by the events in the US election campaign, particularly the assassination attempts on Trump.
- [Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/lebanese-see-hope-and-beauty-ahead-in-fragile-ceasefire/): Although the truce between Israel and Hezbollah is fragile, people in Lebanon are celebrating it.
- [Trump Aims Direct Talks With Kim As North Korea Cements Ties With Russia, Expands Missile Production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/trump-aims-direct-talks-with-kim-as-north-korea-cements-ties-with-russia-expands-missile-production/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s team is considering holding direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Reuters reported. Trump’s initiative is aimed to ease tensions and reduce the risk of armed conflict, according to the report.The discussions would aim to revive US-North Korea relations, though the potential outcome remains uncertain. North Korea has largely ignored […]
- [Video: Trans-Pacific drug running submarine intercepted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/video-trans-pacific-drug-running-submarine-intercepted/): A global naval operation resulted in the seizure of 225 tonnes of cocaine in a semisubmersible that was seized.
- [Is Trumpism changing the game in US politics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/is-trumpism-changing-the-game-in-us-politics/): US historian Geoff Kabaservice argues that Americans don’t feel that the status quo in their country benefits them.
- [Putin Compares Russian Oreshnik Missile To Nukes, Threatens To Strike Kyiv 'Decision Making Centres'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/putin-compares-russian-oreshnik-missile-to-nukes-threatens-to-strike-kyiv-decision-making-centres/): Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of targeting “decision-making centers” in Kyiv in response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Western-made long-range missiles. He confirmed the continued testing of the Oreshnik missile in combat, describing its destructive power, which could turn anything in its strike zone into dust. Putin claimed that a mass launch of […]
- [Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/is-netanyahu-immune-from-icc-arrest-warrant-as-france-claims/): Paris has argued that the warrants issued for war crimes are not valid as Israel is not a member of the ICC.
- [Net migration to UK hit record 906,000 in 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/net-migration-to-uk-hit-record-906000-in-2023/): Numbers fell 20 percent from the record high to 728,000 in the year to June 2024.
- [Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/imran-khan-bushra-bibi-face-terrorism-charges-after-islamabad-protests/): The latest charges against Pakistan’s former PM and his wife add to mounting political tensions.
- [Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/australia-passes-legislation-banning-under-16s-from-social-media/): Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m).
- [Russia Could Fire 'Oreshnik' Hypersonic Missile At Kyiv: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/russia-could-fire-oreshnik-hypersonic-missile-at-kyiv-putin/): Putin said a massive aerial bombardment of Ukraine’s energy facilities was in response to Kyiv striking Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles
- [Why is Myanmar’s military leader wanted by the ICC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/why-is-myanmars-military-leader-wanted-by-the-icc/): The ICC is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing. Here’s why.
- [Netanyahu dreams of a greater Israel, but his own world has just shrunk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/netanyahu-dreams-of-a-greater-israel-but-his-own-world-has-just-shrunk/): The ICC arrest warrant may encourage national courts to use universal jurisdiction to prosecute Israeli war crimes.
- [The Investigator: War crimes and justice during the Yugoslav wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/the-investigator-war-crimes-and-justice-during-the-yugoslav-wars/): A former war crimes investigator for The Hague tribunal returns to the Balkans to see if justice was ever delivered.
- [How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/how-does-trump-envoy-keith-kellogg-want-to-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Here’s how Kellogg’s plan to end the war in Ukraine compares with Trump’s and Zelenskyy’s plans.
- [UK court convicts former soldier of passing intelligence to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/uk-court-convicts-former-soldier-of-passing-intelligence-to-iran/): Daniel Abed Khalife, who joined army at 16, claimed he was inspired by TV show Homeland to work as double agent.
- [Syrian rebels claim advances in new assault on govt forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-claim-advances-in-new-assault-on-govt-forces/): Rebel groups in Syria say they have taken control of villages in the northwest.
- [Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is a “deja vu” of the 2006 war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-is-a-deja-vu-of-the-2006-war/): Sami Nader on why the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah may fail to prevent future hostilities. 
- [‘Unjustly Arrested’: Bangladesh Ex-PM Hasina Demands Release Of Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/unjustly-arrested-bangladesh-ex-pm-hasina-demands-release-of-hindu-monk-chinmoy-das/): Prabhu, a monk who led multiple protests against atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, was arrested by the Dhaka Police’s Detective Branch on November 25
- [Trump Taps Retired General to End Ukraine War, Russia Warns of 'Death Sentence' for Zelensky’s Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/trump-taps-retired-general-to-end-ukraine-war-russia-warns-of-death-sentence-for-zelenskys-army/): President-elect Donald Trump has nominated retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia to address the ongoing conflict. Kellogg, with a distinguished military background, aims to lead peace talks, emphasizing negotiation as the key to ending the war. Meanwhile, Russia’s UN deputy ambassador, Dmitry Polyanskiy, warns Trump’s potential aid cuts to […]
- [Australian Parliament Passes World-First Ban On Social Media For Children Under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/australian-parliament-passes-world-first-ban-on-social-media-for-children-under-16/): The Australian Parliament has passed a social media ban for young children under 16 that will become a world-first law.
- [Female ‘war on terror’ prisoner Aafia Siddiqui denied imam visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/female-war-on-terror-prisoner-aafia-siddiqui-denied-imam-visits/): US prison authorities have denied access to spiritual support for Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
- [Pay To Mourn? This Cemetery Is Charging People To Visit Graves Of Loved Ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/pay-to-mourn-this-cemetery-is-charging-people-to-visit-graves-of-loved-ones/): VIP pass, priced between £5.50 (Rs 532) and £11 (Rs 1,064), will grant visitors extended access to the cemetery.
- [Israel Fires At South Lebanon After Suspects Violate Ceasefire With Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/israel-fires-at-south-lebanon-after-suspects-violate-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/): The Israeli military accused some suspects of violating the ceasefire with Hezbollah by arriving in several parts of south Lebanon.
- [At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/at-least-13-killed-many-more-feared-dead-as-landslides-bury-uganda-homes/): Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.
- [Is AI to blame for teen’s suicide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/28/is-ai-to-blame-for-teens-suicide/): Is AI to blame for teen’s suicide?
- [Hostage Edan Urges Trump To Get Him Out In New Video As Hamas Says ‘Open To All Ideas’ Of Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/hostage-edan-urges-trump-to-get-him-out-in-new-video-as-hamas-says-open-to-all-ideas-of-gaza-truce/): Hamas’s armed wing released a video on Nov. 30 showing an American-Israeli hostage captured during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. In the unverified video, Edan Alexander addresses US President-elect Donald Trump in English and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew. He calls on Israelis to put pressure on the Israeli government to secure […]
- [Trump picks anti-‘deep state’ crusader Kash Patel to lead FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/trump-picks-anti-deep-state-crusader-kash-patel-to-lead-fbi/): Patel has vowed to downsize the top intelligence body and pursue ‘conspirators’ in the government and media.
- [Thousands mourn ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/thousands-mourn-ex-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-in-beirut/): Thousands of mourners have gathered in southern Beirut where Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,011](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1011/): These were the key developments on the 1,011th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Romanians vote in parliamentary elections as far right hopes to make gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/romanians-vote-in-parliamentary-elections-as-far-right-hopes-to-make-gains/): Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election.
- [Trump Will Replace FBI Director Christopher Wray With Kash Patel Who Wanted To Shut Down The Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/trump-will-replace-fbi-director-christopher-wray-with-kash-patel-who-wanted-to-shut-down-the-agency/): President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. Patel has heavily criticized the FBI and called for the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC, to be dismantled and turned into a “museum of the deep state.” Current FBI Director Christopher Wray has three years remaining in his 10-year term […]
- [‘Our seeds, our roots’: Sowing hope as Israeli bombs fell on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/our-seeds-our-roots-sowing-hope-as-israeli-bombs-fell-on-lebanon/): An agroecological collective in the Bekaa Valley has built a ‘seed library’ to preserve the region’s farming heritage.
- [Who is Louise Haigh and why has she resigned as UK’s transport minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/who-is-louise-haigh-and-why-has-she-resigned-as-uks-transport-minister/): Labour party’s Haigh was the youngest member of PM Keir Starmer’s cabinet when a decade-old fraud case resurfaced.
- [MLS Cup final 2024: LA Galaxy vs NY Red Bulls confirmed on December 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/mls-cup-final-2024-la-galaxy-vs-ny-red-bulls-confirmed-on-december-7/): The New York and Los Angeles teams will face-off for the biggest prize in North American football.
- [ISI-Linked Cocaine Seized In US, Two Canadians Arrested For Smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/isi-linked-cocaine-seized-in-us-two-canadians-arrested-for-smuggling/): Pver 1,100 pounds of cocaine were recovered during checking in the US. Two Canadian nationals were arrested for smuggling.
- [Donald Trump Warns Of 100% Tariffs On BRICS Nations Over Plans To Replace US Dollar | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/donald-trump-warns-of-100-tariffs-on-brics-nations-over-plans-to-replace-us-dollar-us-news/): US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on BRICS countries, if they undercut the US dollar or replace it with another currency for international transactions. His remarks follow a BRICS meeting in October that discussed boosting non-dollar transactions. The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other countries. “The idea […]
- [Khalistani Protesters Tried To Disrupt Consular Camp At Hindu Temple: Canadian Journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/khalistani-protesters-tried-to-disrupt-consular-camp-at-hindu-temple-canadian-journalist/): The Indian diplomats have organised a consular camp inside the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough to assist elderly Indian nationals for their pensions.
- [Hamas Video Shows US-Israeli Hostage Calling On Netanyahu, Trump For Help; White House Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/hamas-video-shows-us-israeli-hostage-calling-on-netanyahu-trump-for-help-white-house-reacts/): Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) when he was kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attacks last year.
- [New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/new-zealand-vs-england-bethell-carse-guide-visitors-to-eight-wicket-win/): Debutant Bethell’s quick 50 and Carse’s six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.
- [2 More Hindu Monks Arrested In Bangladesh, ISKCON Calls For Safety Prayers Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/2-more-hindu-monks-arrested-in-bangladesh-iskcon-calls-for-safety-prayers-today/): The Hindus have been subjected to attacks under the Yunus government in Bangladesh for months.
- [Death Toll In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rises To 124 As Gunbattle Rages On Between Shia, Sunni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/death-toll-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-rises-to-124-as-gunbattle-rages-on-between-shia-sunni/): More than 170 people have been injured in the sectarian violence raging for the last ten days, authorities said.
- [Israel Eyes War With Iran’s ‘Axis’ In Syria Now? IDF Hits Syrian Army Site As Rebels Overrun Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/israel-eyes-war-with-irans-axis-in-syria-now-idf-hits-syrian-army-site-as-rebels-overrun-aleppo/): Syrian rebels in the last opposition enclave in northern Syria have launched a wide-scale military operation against the Syrian army and seized territory in the first such advance in years, army and rebel sources say.The rebel offensive has overrun at least 10 areas under the control of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in northwestern Aleppo province, […]
- [Donald Trump Picks Indian-American Kash Patel As New FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/donald-trump-picks-indian-american-kash-patel-as-new-fbi-director/): Kash Patel is the latest Indian-origin pick by Donald Trump in his new administration starting January next year.
- [Bangladesh News | ISKCON Centers In Bangladesh Has Called For A Global Prayer Protest This Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/bangladesh-news-iskcon-centers-in-bangladesh-has-called-for-a-global-prayer-protest-this-sunday/): | In response to escalating attacks on Hindus. ISKCON centers in Bangladesh has called for a global prayer protest this Sunday, December 1. Devotees in over 150 countries will gather to chant and pray for the safety of Bangladeshi minorities n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Donald Trump Picks Indian-American Kash Patel As New FBI Director | Trump News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/donald-trump-picks-indian-american-kash-patel-as-new-fbi-director-trump-news-today-news18/): | Donald Trump Picks Indian-American Kash Patel As New FBI Director n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Qatar GP: Formula 1 qualifying – Vestappen gets pole, Piastri wins sprint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/qatar-gp-formula-1-qualifying-vestappen-gets-pole-piastri-wins-sprint/): Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1’s Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday’s qualifying.
- [Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/georgias-president-will-not-step-down-until-illegitimate-election-rerun/): Pro-EU critic of ruling Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.
- [Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/will-australias-ban-on-under-16s-using-social-media-work/): The move has divided opinion internationally on how to protect children online.
- [Trump Warns BRICS Nations With 100% Tariff  If They Undercut US Dollar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/trump-warns-brics-nations-with-100-tariff-if-they-undercut-us-dollar/): Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the US dollar
- [Israel kills three World Central Kitchen aid workers as it pounds Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/israel-kills-three-world-central-kitchen-aid-workers-as-it-pounds-gaza/): US-based food charity says it is pausing operations in Gaza after Israeli air attack hits vehicle carrying its workers.
- [Israeli attacks kill two, wound six in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/israeli-attacks-kill-two-wound-six-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire that ended nearly 14 months of war.
- [NATO Offer For Ukraine-controlled Areas Could End 'Hot Stage' Of War, Says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/nato-offer-for-ukraine-controlled-areas-could-end-hot-stage-of-war-says-zelenskyy/): Zelenskyy’s remarks on Friday signaled a possible way forward to the difficult path Ukraine faces to future NATO membership
- [Zelensky Ready For NATO Deal Minus Russia-Held Areas; UK Says Putin Has ‘Limited’ Oreshnik Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/zelensky-ready-for-nato-deal-minus-russia-held-areas-uk-says-putin-has-limited-oreshnik-missiles/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that NATO membership must be extended to Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.Speaking to UK broadcaster Sky News, the Ukrainian leader laid out his legal arguments for joining the transatlantic military alliance, arguing his country could not legally recognise occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian because it would be contrary […]
- [Two More Aides Of Hindu Leader Chinmoy Das Arrested In Bangladesh, Claims ISKCON Kolkata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/two-more-aides-of-hindu-leader-chinmoy-das-arrested-in-bangladesh-claims-iskcon-kolkata/): His comments comes comes in the backdrop of unconfirmed reports of arrest of three more ISKCON monks, days after the arrest of spiritual leader Chinmay Das.
- [‘Multifaceted Personality’: PM Modi Condoles Demise Of Researcher Prithwindra Mukherjee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/multifaceted-personality-pm-modi-condoles-demise-of-researcher-prithwindra-mukherjee/): Dr Prithwindra was conferred with Padma Shri 2020 for his work in the field of literature and education.
- ["Lies, Sleeps Around..." US Defence Secy Pick Pete Hegseth's Mother Accuses Him Of Abusing Women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/lies-sleeps-around-us-defence-secy-pick-pete-hegseths-mother-accuses-him-of-abusing-women/): The mother of Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defence, accused him of mistreating women over the years and exhibiting a lack of moral character. In 2018 email, which has been made public by The New York Times now, Penelope Hegseth wrote “On behalf of all the women (and I know […]
- ['No Systematic Attack On Minorities, Chinmoy Das Arrested On Specific Charges': Bangladesh Tells UN Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/no-systematic-attack-on-minorities-chinmoy-das-arrested-on-specific-charges-bangladesh-tells-un-forum/): The arrest of a Hindu leader in Dhaka has been “misconstrued” and he was arrested on specific charges, Bangladesh has told a UN forum on minority issues, claiming that there has been no systematic attack on minorities in the country.
- [Iceland holds parliamentary election after government’s collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/iceland-holds-parliamentary-election-after-governments-collapse/): The legislative election takes place after the collapse of a fragile coalition, with the economy being a top concern.
- [What The Huge Show Of Support For Imran Khan In Islamabad Says About Pakistan’s Changing Politics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/what-the-huge-show-of-support-for-imran-khan-in-islamabad-says-about-pakistans-changing-politics/): TGens of thousands of protesters belonging to the party of Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan, jailed for the last one year, invaded the tree-lined streets of the federal capital of Islamabad earlier this week.It was no easy feat for them to get there. They used raw power and powerful vehicles to remove massive shipping […]
- [Hindus In Bangladesh Under Attack | Three Hindu Temples In Bangladesh's Chattogram Vandalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/hindus-in-bangladesh-under-attack-three-hindu-temples-in-bangladeshs-chattogram-vandalised/): | ISKCON, celebrated by west but Dhaka cooks up charges? India alarmed by developmentThree Hindu temples were vandalised by a slogan-shouting mob on Friday (November 29, 2024) in Bangladesh’s Chattogram which has witnessed protests and violence since a former ISKCON member was booked under sedition charges.The attack took place around 2.30 p.m. in the port […]
- [Israel Hezbollah War | Can The Israel Hezbollah Ceasefire Hold? | Israel Hezbollah Latest News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/israel-hezbollah-war-can-the-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-hold-israel-hezbollah-latest-news/): A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah continued to hold on Friday despite claims from both sides that the other has violated it.The 60-day United States and French-brokered ceasefire agreement took effect at 4am on Wednesday after nearly 14 months of cross-border attacks and just over two months after an Israeli escalation that wrought widespread […]
- [Zelensky Suggests NATO Membership Could End ‘Hot Stage’ Of War With Russia | Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/zelensky-suggests-nato-membership-could-end-hot-stage-of-war-with-russia-putin/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO to grant Ukraine membership within its internationally recognized borders during a Sky News interview on Nov. 29. He emphasized that no partial NATO membership offer has been made for territories under Ukrainian control. Zelenskyy argued that granting membership would help de-escalate the conflict but stressed that any invitation must […]
- [Putin’s Top Official Proposes Oreshnik Attack On Zelensky’s ‘Impenetrable’ Bunker | Russia-Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/putins-top-official-proposes-oreshnik-attack-on-zelenskys-impenetrable-bunker-russia-ukraine/): A senior Russian MP Aleksey Zhuravlyov listed apparent targets of the newly unveiled and tested ‘Oreshnik’ hypersonic ballistic missile. One of the targets mentioned by Zhuravlyov is being seen as an open assassination threat to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The missile, dubbed “unstoppable” by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was fired at Ukraine’s Dnipro area on […]
- [Israeli Fighter Jet Targets ‘Hezbollah Rocket Launcher’ In Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/israeli-fighter-jet-targets-hezbollah-rocket-launcher-in-southern-lebanon-amid-ceasefire/): On November 29, an Israeli fighter jet targeted Hezbollah’s portable medium-range rocket launcher in southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strike was in response to detected “terrorist activity” and rocket launcher movements, despite a ceasefire established on November 27. Israeli troops remain active in the region, addressing threats that violate the truce. […]
- [Kim Backs Russia's Right to Self-Defence Against Ukraine, Accuses US Of Fanning Flames Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/kim-backs-russias-right-to-self-defence-against-ukraine-accuses-us-of-fanning-flames-of-war/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, blaming Ukraine’s long-range weapons on “US military intervention” and affirming Moscow’s right to self-defense. During the November 29 meeting, Kim pledged to expand military and strategic ties under a June 2024 partnership pact with Russia. Amid rising Korean peninsula tensions, North Korea has […]
- [After Chinmoy Das, Another Hindu Priest Arrested In Bangladesh: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/after-chinmoy-das-another-hindu-priest-arrested-in-bangladesh-report/): ISKCON Kolkata’s Vice-President and spokesperson Radharaman Das shared the picture of the young priest and claimed that he has been arrested.
- [Indian Student From Telangana Shot Dead At Chicago Gas Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/indian-student-from-telangana-shot-dead-at-chicago-gas-station/): A youth from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in United States where he was working, family members said on Saturday.
- [Khalistani Terrorist Arsh Dalla Granted Bail In Canada Amid India's Push For His Extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/khalistani-terrorist-arsh-dalla-granted-bail-in-canada-amid-indias-push-for-his-extradition/): Intelligence sources told News18 that Dalla’s bail was granted despite non-cooperation from the Indian authorities
- [’12,500 Hezbollah Targets…’ Israel Lists War Gains, Hamas To Attend Egypt Truce Talks Amid US Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/12500-hezbollah-targets-israel-lists-war-gains-hamas-to-attend-egypt-truce-talks-amid-us-push/): A Hamas delegation is set to arrive in Cairo on Nov. 20 for talks with Egyptian officials on a ceasefire, Hamas senior official Basem Naim told Reuters. The visit comes amid reports that Egypt instructed the Palestinian group it has to be more flexible on allowing Israeli troops to remain in Gaza. The announcement came […]
- [Ukrainian men face sexual torture in Russian detention centres: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/ukrainian-men-face-sexual-torture-in-russian-detention-centres-un/): The UN says most reported cases of sexual violence against men occur in detention centres.
- [Israel doubles down on its critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/israel-doubles-down-on-its-critics/): Be it ICC arrest warrants or media criticism, Israel is pushing back hard.
- [US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/us-approves-385m-arms-sale-to-taiwan/): Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.
- [Syrian army announces temporary withdrawal from Aleppo after rebel assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/syrian-army-announces-temporary-withdrawal-from-aleppo-after-rebel-assault/): Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in northwest and it was regrouping to launch a ‘counterattack’.
- [I am starving in Gaza and I don’t believe the world can’t do anything](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/i-am-starving-in-gaza-and-i-dont-believe-the-world-cant-do-anything/): Israel tried to starve Gaza before and the international community reacted. Why isn’t it doing anything now?
- [How Suriname and Guyana plan to share oil and gas wealth with citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/how-suriname-and-guyana-plan-to-share-oil-and-gas-wealth-with-citizens/): Suriname will distribute revenues from new oil and gas discoveries among its more than 600,000 citizens.
- [Pro-EU Protesters Set Barricades On Fire In Clash with Police Outside Georgian Parliament | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/pro-eu-protesters-set-barricades-on-fire-in-clash-with-police-outside-georgian-parliament-russia/): Police in Tbilisi used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters on Nov. 30 amid ongoing demonstrations over Georgia’s suspended EU membership bid. Protests erupted for a second night outside parliament following the Nov. 28 announcement, with some demonstrators attempting to breach barriers. The Interior Ministry reported 43 arrests during clashes. The unrest follows […]
- [Russia Bombs Syrian Rebels As They Claim ‘Most Of Aleppo’ Amid ‘Turkey-Approved’ Attack | Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/russia-bombs-syrian-rebels-as-they-claim-most-of-aleppo-amid-turkey-approved-attack-assad/): Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city on Nov. 30, three military sources told Reuters. The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions now control ‘most of’ Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor. This came as opposition forces against President Bashar al-Assad […]
- [Bangladesh Violence: Another ISKCON Center Aandalized In Bhairav, Bangladesh: Kolkata ISKCON VP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/bangladesh-violence-another-iskcon-center-aandalized-in-bhairav-bangladesh-kolkata-iskcon-vp/): : Another ISKCON center vandalized in Bhairav, Bangladesh. Kolkata ISKCON VP makes a big claim as violence persists n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/analysis-can-the-hezbollah-israel-ceasefire-hold/): Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.
- [Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/vote-counting-under-way-in-ireland-as-exit-poll-shows-tight-three-way-race/): Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.
- [Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/namibia-faces-election-chaos-as-voting-extended-after-irregularities/): Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
- [‘Lies, Sleeps Around…’: US Defence Pick's Mother Accuses Son Of Abusing Women For Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/lies-sleeps-around-us-defence-picks-mother-accuses-son-of-abusing-women-for-years/): The explosive email by Pete Hegseth’s mother sent to him in 2018 surfaced weeks before new administration takes office next year.
- [Hindu Bodies In India Slam Bangladesh's Yunus Govt Over Attack On Temples, Seek UN Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/hindu-bodies-in-india-slam-bangladeshs-yunus-govt-over-attack-on-temples-seek-un-action/): Bangladesh situation: Bangladesh is facing protests from all ends, including in India over its treatment of Hindu minorities.
- [North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/north-koreas-kim-says-russia-has-right-to-self-defence-against-ukraine/): Pyongyang will ‘invariably support’ Russia ‘to defend its sovereignty’, Kim tells visiting Russian defence chief.
- [Kosovo PM blames Serbia for explosion at canal supplying power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/kosovo-pm-blames-serbia-for-explosion-at-canal-supplying-power-plants/): Blast cuts off crucial water supplies to two plants, with fears much of the country could be left without power.
- [Robert Sobukwe, the South African leader once as revered as Mandela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/robert-sobukwe-the-south-african-leader-once-as-revered-as-mandela/): Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle.
- [At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/at-least-27-dead-after-boat-capsizes-in-nigeria/): Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.
- [Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/why-has-palestinian-authoritys-mahmoud-abbas-nominated-a-successor-now/): Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health.
- ['They Don't Have Any Remorse': Bangladesh Accuses India Of 'Double Standards' Over Minorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/they-dont-have-any-remorse-bangladesh-accuses-india-of-double-standards-over-minorities/): MEA said India has consistently and strongly raised with Bangladeshi government threats and “targeted attacks” on Hindus.
- [US-Based Supermodel Luciana Curtis, Family Held Hostage At Gunpoint In Brazil, Escapes Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/us-based-supermodel-luciana-curtis-family-held-hostage-at-gunpoint-in-brazil-escapes-ordeal/): The Brazil-born model was taken hostage along with her husband and kid at gunpoint in Sao Paulo.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,010](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1010/): These were the key developments on the 1,010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Justin Trudeau Dines With Donald Trump At Mar-A-Lago Resort Amid Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/justin-trudeau-dines-with-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-resort-amid-tariff-threat/): Trump-Trudeau Meeting: Justin Trudeau met Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida amid tariff threat.
- [Universities Urge Foreign Students To Return To Campus Ahead Of Trump's Swearing-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/universities-urge-foreign-students-to-return-to-campus-ahead-of-trumps-swearing-in/): Trump will take the oath of office on January 20 and has announced that he will sign several executive orders on issues of economy and immigration on his first day
- ['Prevented Enemy From Destroying...': Hezbollah Chief Declares 'Divine Victory' Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/prevented-enemy-from-destroying-hezbollah-chief-declares-divine-victory-against-israel/): A US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Wednesday, bringing an end to months of conflict. Hezbollah chief termed it a victory.
- [Mob Vandalises 3 Temples In Bangladesh's Chattogram Amid Unrest Hindu Monk's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/mob-vandalises-3-temples-in-bangladeshs-chattogram-amid-unrest-hindu-monks-arrest/): Police said the damage to the temples was minimal after the confrontation between the two sides, with both groups throwing brickbats at each other
- [Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/30/amazon-faces-indian-court-scrutiny-for-labour-conditions-at-warehouse/): Workers detail stories of an unsafe work environment and unreasonable targets at a major warehouse.
- [Fear of Trump tariffs drive shoppers for Black Friday deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/fear-of-trump-tariffs-drive-shoppers-for-black-friday-deals/): Inflation-fatigued shoppers were looking for deals as they worried about higher prices next year on back of tariffs.
- [What’s next after Syrian opposition forces’ surprise offensive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/whats-next-after-syrian-opposition-forces-surprise-offensive/): Fighting around Aleppo and Idlib reaches its most intense level in years.
- [Leicester sign van Nistelrooy as manager after his impressive Man Utd spell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/leicester-sign-van-nistelrooy-as-manager-after-his-impressive-man-utd-spell/): Leicester City appoint Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager following Dutchman’s release by Manchester United.
- [Five Canadian news media outlets sue OpenAI for copyright breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/five-canadian-news-media-outlets-sue-openai-for-copyright-breach/): The case is a part of a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI over data used to train generative AI systems.
- [Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/hezbollah-chief-says-will-work-with-lebanon-army-to-implement-ceasefire/): Hezbollah considers the ceasefire to signal a victory larger than 2006, but remains ready for war, its leader said.
- [Encircled by geopolitical risks, Armenia builds a lively tech startup scene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/encircled-by-geopolitical-risks-armenia-builds-a-lively-tech-startup-scene/): Ex-Soviet state is betting on a growing tech eco-system to drive its economy in region rife with geopolitical tensions.
- [A first look at the fully restored Notre Dame Cathedral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/a-first-look-at-the-fully-restored-notre-dame-cathedral/): French President Emmanuel Macron got an early look at the interior of the fully restored Notre Dame de Paris.
- [As Mexico advances plan to dissolve watchdog agencies, critics cry foul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/as-mexico-advances-plan-to-dissolve-watchdog-agencies-critics-cry-foul/): The proposal passed both houses of Mexico’s Congress, leading critics to fear weakened government transparency.
- [At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up Gaza attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/at-least-42-palestinians-killed-as-israel-ramps-up-gaza-attacks/): Medics say an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed al-Kahlout, head of the Intensive Care Unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- [In Pics | France Presents Restored Notre Dame Cathedral 5 Years After Gutted By Fire; Macron Lauds Artisans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/in-pics-france-presents-restored-notre-dame-cathedral-5-years-after-gutted-by-fire-macron-lauds-artisans/): French President Emmanuel Macron praised on Friday the more than 1,000 craftspeople who helped rebuild Paris’ NotreDame Cathedral in what he called “the project of the century”, fiveandahalf years after fire gutted the Gothic masterpiece.
- [Hezbollah Offers To Boost Lebanon Army's 'Capacity', IDF Strikes Gaza, Hamas Claims West Bank Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/hezbollah-offers-to-boost-lebanon-armys-capacity-idf-strikes-gaza-hamas-claims-west-bank-attack/): On November 29, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing, claimed responsibility for a shooting near Ariel in the West Bank. The attack targeted a bus carrying Israeli soldiers and settlers, leaving eight people injured, including three seriously. The assailant, 46-year-old Samir Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, ambushed the bus, shattering its windshield with over a dozen […]
- [Israeli attack kills Kamal Adwan Hospital’s ICU director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/israeli-attack-kills-kamal-adwan-hospitals-icu-director/): An Israeli drone killed Dr. Ahmed Al-Kahlout, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
- [Muslim charities face discrimination as Palestinians are desperate for aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/muslim-charities-face-discrimination-as-palestinians-are-desperate-for-aid/): Muslim charities are getting kicked off payment platforms by mainstream financial firms for no discernible reason.
- [UK MPs Back Historic Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Adults To Request Assisted Dying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/uk-mps-back-historic-bill-allowing-terminally-ill-adults-to-request-assisted-dying/): The issue had deeply divided MPs, who were given a free vote without being constrained by party lines when deciding on this significant new legislation
- [Hindus Safe In Bangladesh, No Plan To Ban ISKCON: Yunus’s Press Secretary To News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/hindus-safe-in-bangladesh-no-plan-to-ban-iskcon-yunuss-press-secretary-to-news18-n18g/): Shafikul Islam, press secretary to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, on Friday said that Hindus were “safe” in the country and there were no plans to ban International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He, however, added that India should not have issued a statement on the “internal matter”.Talking to CNN-News18, Islam said, “Hindus are safe […]
- [UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/uk-mps-vote-to-advance-assisted-dying-bill/): The vote advances the assisted-dying legislation for England and Wales to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.
- [Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund takes a stake in Audi’s future F1 team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/qatars-sovereign-wealth-fund-takes-a-stake-in-audis-future-f1-team/): Qatar Investment Authority has announced it will be a ‘long-term investor and partner’ to Audi’s F1 team from 2026.
- [Russia, Iran Pledge to Defend Assad As Rebels 'Enter' Aleppo, Syria Army 'Retakes Certain Positions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/russia-iran-pledge-to-defend-assad-as-rebels-enter-aleppo-syria-army-retakes-certain-positions/): Syrian forces have lost 50 towns and villages to rebels since November 27, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Over 50 villages and towns in the Aleppo and Idlib regions are now under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions. The rebels have advanced into the southwestern and western neighbourhoods […]
- [At Least 100 Passengers Missing, 8 Dead After Boat Capsizes In Northern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/at-least-100-passengers-missing-8-dead-after-boat-capsizes-in-northern-nigeria/): The boat was taking the passengers from Kogi state along the river to neighboring Niger early Friday morning when it capsized.
- [First Glimpse Of Notre Dame Cathedral’s Restored Interior Unveiled, 5 Years After Fire | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/first-glimpse-of-notre-dame-cathedrals-restored-interior-unveiled-5-years-after-fire-n18g/): Notre Dame Cathedral’s restored interior was unveiled after five years of reconstruction, following the devastating fire in 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron led the first tour, highlighting the luminous stained-glass windows. The restoration cost around $738.5 million, with contributions from French billionaires. The cathedral will reopen to the public on December 7, 2023 ,notredamerestoration Mobile […]
- [Rashid Khalidi: This genocide ‘worse than any phase of Palestinian history’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/rashid-khalidi-this-genocide-worse-than-any-phase-of-palestinian-history/): ‘This is a systematic attempt to make Gaza unlivable, to immiserate that population,’ historian says.
- [Could Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ trigger NATO retaliation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/could-russian-hybrid-warfare-trigger-nato-retaliation/): German intelligence chief says Russia’s hybrid war could prompt NATO allies to invoke the mutual defence Article 5.
- [Bolsonaro hoping Trump’s return will help political comeback in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/bolsonaro-hoping-trumps-return-will-help-political-comeback-in-brazil/): ‘Trump is back, and it’s a sign we’ll be back, too,’ Brazil’s ex-president tells WSJ amid coup attempt accusations.
- [Liverpool vs Man City: kickoff time, team news, where to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/liverpool-vs-man-city-kickoff-time-team-news-where-to-watch/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola asks for patience from the club’s owners before Liverpool clash on Sunday.
- [Why are people turning to social media for financial advice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/why-are-people-turning-to-social-media-for-financial-advice/): We talk to content creators who share their ideas on money matters online.
- ['Better Than Other Bananas': Crypto Mogul Eats Banana Artwork He Bought For $6.2 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/better-than-other-bananas-crypto-mogul-eats-banana-artwork-he-bought-for-6-2-million/): Video shows Sun taking a bite of the banana after delivering a speech in which he described the artwork as “iconic” and compared conceptual art to cryptocurrency
- [Gukesh and Ding Liren draw Game 4 of tied World Chess Championship final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/gukesh-and-ding-liren-draw-game-4-of-tied-world-chess-championship-final/): Indian teenager and China’s reigning world champion record second draw of 14-game final in Singapore.
- [Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/rebel-groups-launch-attacks-on-syrias-aleppo-city/): Syria’s army says its forces ‘continue to repel the major offensive launched by armed terrorist groups’ on Aleppo city.
- ['Angela, I am Sorry' Putin Denies Bid To Scare German Chancellor With Dog Koni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/11/29/angela-i-am-sorry-putin-denies-bid-to-scare-german-chancellor-with-dog-koni/): Russian President Vladimir Putin denied deliberately using his black Labrador, Koni, to intimidate German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a 2007 meeting in Sochi, a moment Merkel described as an ordeal in her memoir Freedom. Merkel, who has a phobia of dogs, recalled asking aides in 2006 to request Putin not bring the pet to their […]
- [Renewed fighting in Syria leaves thousands internally displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/renewed-fighting-in-syria-leaves-thousands-internally-displaced/): Thousands of people are displaced in Syria after intense fighting between opposition groups and government forces.
- [There are no ‘humanitarian zones’ or ‘evacuation orders’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/there-are-no-humanitarian-zones-or-evacuation-orders-in-gaza/): It is time the world starts using the correct terminology for Israel’s actions in Gaza: genocide.
- [Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/biden-in-angola-whats-behind-the-last-ditch-africa-trip/): It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.
- [This School In Australia Allows Students To Take Smoking Breaks, Parents Concerned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/this-school-in-australia-allows-students-to-take-smoking-breaks-parents-concerned/): The school believes that it helps students who are addicted to cigarettes to manage their stress and control violent tendencies.
- ['Flagrant Violation': Lebanon Says 2 Killed In Israeli Strikes Despite Fragile Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/flagrant-violation-lebanon-says-2-killed-in-israeli-strikes-despite-fragile-ceasefire/): Lebanon and Israel brokered a truce that came into effect on November 27, saying neither side can carry out military operations.
- [‘Bid To Redraw Regional Map In Line With US Interests’: Syria’s Assad On Rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/bid-to-redraw-regional-map-in-line-with-us-interests-syrias-assad-on-rebels/): Bashar al-Assad made the comments during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- [IDF Says Cpt. Omer Neutra Was Killed On Oct. 7 | Israeli Min ‘Wants Netanyahu Ousted’ | Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/idf-says-cpt-omer-neutra-was-killed-on-oct-7-israeli-min-wants-netanyahu-ousted-gaza-truce/): The Israeli military on Dec. 2 announced that an American-Israeli soldier who was believed to have been captured alive by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 was killed that day. The Israel Defence Forces said that Capt. Omer Neutra’s body was taken by the Palestinian armed group to Gaza. In a statement announcing the death, the […]
- [Joe Biden pardons son Hunter: What it means and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters/): Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. Here is what we know.
- [Syria, Russia forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/syria-russia-forces-step-up-air-raids-in-a-bid-to-slow-opposition-advance/): Joint Syrian-Russian strikes hit residential areas in Idlib city, causing destruction and killing several civilians.
- [56 Dead After Controversial Refereeing Decision Sparks Violence, Stampede In Guinea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/56-dead-after-controversial-refereeing-decision-sparks-violence-stampede-in-guinea/): The stampede happened during a tournament held in honour of Guinea leader Mamady Doumbouya.
- [Impeachment Bid Filed Against Philippine Veep Who Threatened President Bongbong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/impeachment-bid-filed-against-philippine-veep-who-threatened-president-bongbong/): Civil society activists in the bid accused Sara Duterte of violating the Philippine constitution.
- [Israel ‘Blocks’ Iran Plane ‘With Hezbollah Arms’ Over Syria, ‘Bombs’ Lebanon, Houthis Hit US Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israel-blocks-iran-plane-with-hezbollah-arms-over-syria-bombs-lebanon-houthis-hit-us-warship/): An Iranian flight suspected to be ferrying arms to Hezbollah was blocked by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) over Syria, as per reports. The Israeli media reported that the interception occurred overnight between Oct. 30 and Dec. 1. IAF fighter jets reportedly flew up to the Iranian plane over Syria and ordered it to turn […]
- [Georgian opposition leader Zurab Japaridze arrested as pro-EU protest rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/georgian-opposition-leader-zurab-japaridze-arrested-as-pro-eu-protest-rages/): The police action comes as protesters refuse to back down over the government delaying talks about joining the EU.
- [‘Major compromise’: How Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shifted goals to end Russia war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/major-compromise-how-ukraines-zelenskyy-shifted-goals-to-end-russia-war/): For the first time, Zelenskyy has said the war could end without Ukraine getting back all of its territory from Russia.
- [Who are Turkiye’s ‘Newborn Gang’ and why are they on trial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/who-are-turkiyes-newborn-gang-and-why-are-they-on-trial/): Turkiye is gripped by the ongoing trial and the crimes against newborn babies that are behind it.
- [Pakistan Court Sends Imran Khan To 14-day Judicial Remand In Seven Fresh Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/pakistan-court-sends-imran-khan-to-14-day-judicial-remand-in-seven-fresh-cases/): The new cases were registered against Khan for his recent calls for protests that resulted in violent incidents across Pakistan.
- [Donald Trump's Tariff Threat To BRICS Over US Dollar Will Backfire, Says Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/donald-trumps-tariff-threat-to-brics-over-us-dollar-will-backfire-says-russia/): Trump had threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS member countries, of which India is part of, if they created a new currency.
- [Pakistan ramps up military operations amid surge in violent attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/pakistan-ramps-up-military-operations-amid-surge-in-violent-attacks/): The military says it killed eight ‘terrorists’ over the weekend. But analysts say Pakistan’s response is inadequate.
- [Video: Protesters in Georgia shoot fireworks at riot police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/video-protesters-in-georgia-shoot-fireworks-at-riot-police/): Protesters in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi aimed fireworks at police on the fourth straight night of demonstrations.
- [Report from bombed Syrian hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/report-from-bombed-syrian-hospital/): Reporter in Syria Nour Qormosh has been seeing the damage from an air attack on Aleppo’s university hospital.
- [India’s Jasprit Bumrah ‘one of the greatest fast bowlers ever’: Travis Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/indias-jasprit-bumrah-one-of-the-greatest-fast-bowlers-ever-travis-head/): ‘It’s going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him,’ Head says of Bumrah.
- [Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/russia-races-ahead-of-nato-in-weapons-production-for-ukraine-war-sipri/): A new SIPRI study lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis.
- [Kicking Against Oppression: Afghan Women in Football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/kicking-against-oppression-afghan-women-in-football/): How one woman’s passion for football led to her fight for women’s rights.
- [Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/germanys-scholz-pledges-680m-in-military-aid-on-surprise-ukraine-visit/): German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war.
- [US Surgeon Breaks Down Reading Stories From Gaza Doctors As Hamas, Israel Talk Ceasefire | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/us-surgeon-breaks-down-reading-stories-from-gaza-doctors-as-hamas-israel-talk-ceasefire-lebanon/): US paediatric surgeon Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan broke down in tears at a UN hearing as she recounted stories from her medical colleagues in Gaza about the ‘pain and depravity’ they are enduring. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Mamata Banerjee Makes A BIG Statement In Assembly Over Bangladesh Unrest | Breaking News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/mamata-banerjee-makes-a-big-statement-in-assembly-over-bangladesh-unrest-breaking-news-news18/): | Mamata Banerjee makes a BIG statement in Assembly! Urges Centre to send peacekeeping forces to Bangladesh amidst ongoing unrest. Will the Centre respond? n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Cursed Art? This Painting Doesn't Let Its Owners Sleep, Keeps Getting Resold Every Few Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/cursed-art-this-painting-doesnt-let-its-owners-sleep-keeps-getting-resold-every-few-days/): According to a report, a Hastings charity shop has a supposedly ‘cursed’ painting of a girl which was returned twice after being sold. Its previous owners have reported having sleepless nights and anxiety, which have led then to quickly resell the artwork
- [Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/dozens-feared-dead-after-stampede-breaks-out-at-guinea-football-match/): Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
- [Israel “failed” to force Hezbollah to succumb through war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israel-failed-to-force-hezbollah-to-succumb-through-war/): Hassan Barari on why Israel came out ahead in the war in Lebanon, even though neither side actually “won”.
- [Tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters rally in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/tens-of-thousands-of-pro-eu-protesters-rally-in-georgia/): Police in Georgia use tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators as pro-EU protests continue for a fourth day.
- [PM Modi Invited Putin To India, Dates To be Figured Out Soon, Says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/pm-modi-invited-putin-to-india-dates-to-be-figured-out-soon-says-kremlin/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Putin have met on numerous occasions in the recent past. PM Modi has invited Putin to visit India.
- ['Miscarriage Of Justice': Donald Trump Slams Biden's Presidential Pardon For Son Hunter | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/miscarriage-of-justice-donald-trump-slams-bidens-presidential-pardon-for-son-hunter-us/): US President-elect Donald Trump has slammed outgoing President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” The pardon, issued on Sunday, absolves Hunter Biden of convictions related to gun crimes and tax violations.In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned whether the pardon extended to individuals imprisoned for […]
- [Syrian Rebels ‘Seize’ Russia’s Pantsir, ‘Invade’ Assad’s Aleppo Palace, Vow To ‘Kick Out’ Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/syrian-rebels-seize-russias-pantsir-invade-assads-aleppo-palace-vow-to-kick-out-hezbollah/): Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air defence system, according to images circulating on social media. Images appear to show Russian equipment, including a Pantsir-S1 missile system, in the hands of rebel forces in AleppoThe claim was confirmed by the US-based think tank, Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which […]
- [Israel likely to maintain “low-level conflict” in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israel-likely-to-maintain-low-level-conflict-in-lebanon/): Randa Slim on why the recently negotiated ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah may prove to be short-lived.
- [Contempt Notice Issued To Sundar Pichai Over Defamatory Video Against Spiritual Guru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/contempt-notice-issued-to-sundar-pichai-over-defamatory-video-against-spiritual-guru/): The court issued the notice after Google failed to comply with a Bombay High Court order from March 31, 2024, directing YouTube to remove the video
- [Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/olympic-champions-sifan-hassan-letsile-tebogo-named-athletes-of-the-year/): Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in a week at the 2024 Games, where Tebogo won the men’s 200m gold.
- [Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/australian-police-arrest-13-in-largest-cocaine-bust-in-countrys-history/): Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m.
- [Israel committing war crimes in Gaza, says former army chief Moshe Yaalon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israel-committing-war-crimes-in-gaza-says-former-army-chief-moshe-yaalon/): Moshe Yaalon, ex-army chief and defence minister, claims northern Gaza is being ‘cleared of Arabs’.
- [Syrian Rebel Fighters Take Stock Of Gains As Those Displaced In Civil War Returned Homes | Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/syrian-rebel-fighters-take-stock-of-gains-as-those-displaced-in-civil-war-returned-homes-aleppo/): Fighters from the Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham armed group have swept into the city of Aleppo after a lightning offensive, forcing the Syrian army to withdraw from the northern city after eight years.The rebel assault is the most intense fighting seen in northwestern Syria since 2020, when Russia and Turkiye agreed to a deal to de-escalate […]
- [Joe Biden Pardons His "Unfairly Prosecuted" Son Hunter, Trump Asks About "J-6 Hostages" | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/joe-biden-pardons-his-unfairly-prosecuted-son-hunter-trump-asks-about-j-6-hostages-us-news/): Joe Biden has issued “a full and unconditional” pardon to his son Hunter Biden, covering convictions on federal gun and tax charges. The decision marks a reversal for the president, who had repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. In the statement, Joe Biden said […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1012/): These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Bangladesh News | 63 ISKCON Priests Denied Entry to India Despite Valid Visas | Attack on Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/bangladesh-news-63-iskcon-priests-denied-entry-to-india-despite-valid-visas-attack-on-hindus/): | 63 ISKCON priests stopped from travelling to India despite having valid visas and documentsA shocking incident has come to light where 63 ISKCON priests were stopped from traveling to India despite possessing valid visas and documents. The priests were turned back at the Benapole border checkpoint in Bangladesh, citing ‘suspicious travel’ as the reason […]
- [Tiffany Trump’s Father-in-Law Massad Boulos To Serve As Adviser On Arab, Middle Eastern Affairs | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/tiffany-trumps-father-in-law-massad-boulos-to-serve-as-adviser-on-arab-middle-eastern-affairs-us/): Donald Trump has selected billionaire Massad Boulos to serve as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulous is the father-in-law of the president-elect’s daughter Tiffany and was heavily involved in campaigning for Trump in Muslim American communities in battleground states. This is the second time that the president-elect has chosen a family […]
- [Georgia Woman, Adopted At Young Age, Discovers Biological Father Had Been Her Facebook Friend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/georgia-woman-adopted-at-young-age-discovers-biological-father-had-been-her-facebook-friend/): Tamuna Museridze, a 40-year-old journalist in Georgia, discovered her biological father was her Facebook friend for three years during a search for her birth parents.
- [Kash Patel, Trump's Indian-Origin Pick For FBI Chief, Joins X; Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/kash-patel-trumps-indian-origin-pick-for-fbi-chief-joins-x-elon-musk-reacts/): Elon Musk, who has been picked to head the newly created efficiency department in Trump 2.0, congratulated Kash Patel on being nominated to run the FBI.
- [Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/romanias-governing-party-set-to-win-election-despite-far-right-resurgence/): Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.
- [Former Drummer Of My Chemical Romance Bob Bryar Dies At Age 44](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/former-drummer-of-my-chemical-romance-bob-bryar-dies-at-age-44/): Bob Bryar who played on the band’s career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,” has died, according to the band
- [Indian Passengers, Stranded In Kuwait For Over 13 Hours, Depart For Manchester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/indian-passengers-stranded-in-kuwait-for-over-13-hours-depart-for-manchester/): Indian passengers stranded for 13 hours at Kuwait Airport departed for Manchester early Monday aboard a Gulf Air flight. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait confirmed their departure.
- [US News Today |  Outgoing US President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden | Joe Biden News Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/us-news-today-outgoing-us-president-joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-biden-joe-biden-news-today/): US News Today | Outgoing US President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden | Joe Biden News Today | Outgoing US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden, sparing him from sentencing on gun crime & tax convictions. This pardon can’t be overturned by President-elect Donald Trump n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtub
- [‘Miscarriage Of Justice’: Trump On Biden's Pardon For Son Hunter, Reminds Him Of 'J6 Hostages'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/miscarriage-of-justice-trump-on-bidens-pardon-for-son-hunter-reminds-him-of-j6-hostages/): Biden pardoned his son Hunter in gun and tax convictions, removing chances of him going to prison. Trump slammed him for the move.
- ['Maternity Leave, Pensions': Belgium Becomes First Country To Recognise Rights Of Sex Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/maternity-leave-pensions-belgium-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-rights-of-sex-workers/): Belgium decriminalised sex work in 2022, joining other countries which took a similar step, including Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Turkey.
- ['He Was Singled Out': Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Over Gun Crime And Tax Convictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/he-was-singled-out-joe-biden-pardons-his-son-hunter-over-gun-crime-and-tax-convictions/): Joe Biden termed charges against his son politically motivated stating that he was singled out only because Hunter was his son.
- [US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledging not to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/us-president-joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-despite-pledging-not-to/): Outgoing US president says his son was ‘selectively’ and ‘unfairly’ prosecuted due to his family name.
- [Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/georgia-protests-spread-as-prime-minister-dismisses-call-for-new-elections/): Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party’s path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.
- [Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/negotiators-fail-to-agree-on-un-treaty-to-curb-global-plastic-pollution/): As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, the countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.
- [Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attack near Jenin in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/four-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attack-near-jenin-in-occupied-west-bank/): Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war.
- [Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren fail to secure team title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/verstappen-wins-qatar-grand-prix-after-mclaren-fail-to-secure-team-title/): Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors’ title.
- [Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/social-democrats-win-icelands-snap-elections-as-incumbents-punished/): Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.
- [Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/trump-taps-lebanon-born-massad-boulos-as-arab-and-middle-east-adviser/): Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.
- [What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/whats-next-for-syrias-president-bashar-al-assad-and-his-allies/): A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.
- [‘Suspicious Travel’: Bangladesh Bars 54 ISKCON Monks From Entering India After Arresting Four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/suspicious-travel-bangladesh-bars-54-iskcon-monks-from-entering-india-after-arresting-four/): Authorities said Bangladesh barred the ISKCON monks from entering India after receiving instructions from ‘higher authorities’.
- [Meet 10-Year-Old Krish Arora, A 10-Year-Old Child Prodigy With IQ Higher Than Einstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/meet-10-year-old-krish-arora-a-10-year-old-child-prodigy-with-iq-higher-than-einstein/): Krish Arora, 10, has an IQ of 162, which is higher than Einstein and Hawking. He plays the piano, is an ace chess player and even tutors his friends
- [Trump Taps Lebanese-American Massad Boulos For Middle East Advisor Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/trump-taps-lebanese-american-massad-boulos-for-middle-east-advisor-role/): Massad Boulos amassed Arab American and Muslim voters for Donald Trump during his campaign.
- [Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/senegal-seeks-answers-80-years-after-french-colonial-massacre-of-soldiers/): Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
- [Russian Troops ‘Face Big Loss’ In Syria HTS Attack, Assad ‘Loses’ Aleppo, Iran Warns US ‘Not To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/russian-troops-face-big-loss-in-syria-hts-attack-assad-loses-aleppo-iran-warns-us-not-to/): The Syrian army reported on Saturday that dozens of its soldiers were killed in a large-scale assault led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Rebel forces claim to have entered Aleppo for the first time since the government reclaimed the city in 2016, marking a significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.The Syrian […]
- [Donald Trump Picks Indian-American Kash Patel As FBI Director. Here's What May Happen Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/donald-trump-picks-indian-american-kash-patel-as-fbi-director-heres-what-may-happen-next/): Kash Patel is a controversial figure even among Trump loyalists and has proposed a set of radical reforms in the FBI.
- [Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/ding-dommaraju-tied-after-six-games-at-world-chess-championship/): Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.
- [Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/death-toll-from-sectarian-violence-in-northwest-pakistan-rises-to-130/): Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.
- [Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/syrian-rebels-push-towards-hama-as-government-forces-launch-counterattacks/): Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition’s surprise advance in northwest Syria.
- [Four Drones Vs One Radar: Ukraine Deals Big Blow To Russia? ‘Destroys’ Putin’s $24m Radar | Oreshnik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/four-drones-vs-one-radar-ukraine-deals-big-blow-to-russia-destroys-putins-24m-radar-oreshnik/): Ukrainian intelligence forces report they have successfully destroyed a Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar system in the Donetsk region, dealing a significant blow to Russian military capabilities in the Russia-Ukraine war.In drone footage posted on the GUR (Ukraine Intelligence Service) website on Friday, a video uploaded from YouTube shows what GUR claims is a Russian 1L219M […]
- [Stranded Indian Flyers At Kuwait Airport Claim EU, US Pax Given Preferential Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/stranded-indian-flyers-at-kuwait-airport-claim-eu-us-pax-given-preferential-treatment/): It was claimed that the Indian passengers were harassed and the airline reportedly provided accommodation only to passengers from the European Union, the UK and the US.
- [‘Once They Knew…’: Bangladeshi Mob Thrashes Tourist After Finding Out He's Indian, Hindu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/once-they-knew-bangladeshi-mob-thrashes-tourist-after-finding-out-hes-indian-hindu/): An Indian tourist, Sayan Ghosh, who recently visited Bangladesh met an irate mob, who he claims targeted him for being an Indian and a Hindu.
- [It’s time to tax fossil fuels and shipped goods to fund climate resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/its-time-to-tax-fossil-fuels-and-shipped-goods-to-fund-climate-resilience/): Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.
- [Mapping who controls what in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/mapping-who-controls-what-in-syria/): Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.
- [This Country Brings World's First Law Granting Maternity Leave, Pensions To Sex Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/this-country-brings-worlds-first-law-granting-maternity-leave-pensions-to-sex-workers/): The new law grants employment protections and social coverage to sex workers, and also allows them to refuse clients or services.
- [Houthis’ Ballistic Missile Hits Israel, ‘Incident’ Reported Near Red Sea As Rebels Vow Gaza Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/houthis-ballistic-missile-hits-israel-incident-reported-near-red-sea-as-rebels-vow-gaza-support/): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Dec. 1 amid an ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels. The missile reportedly targeted central Israel where air raid sirens were activated across vast areas, including Modi’in, Rehovot, and parts of the Judean foothills. The missile was intercepted by the Arrow […]
- [Syrian rebel advance brings exiled Aleppo residents back to city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/syrian-rebel-advance-brings-exiled-aleppo-residents-back-to-city/): Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad’s forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.
- [Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth’s future and its colonial past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/patricia-scotland-on-the-commonwealths-future-and-its-colonial-past/): The Commonwealth faces questions about its relevance amid climate change and inequality. Can it adapt to changes?
- [Syrian Insurgents Claim ‘Most Of Aleppo’, Dealing Major Setback to Assad As Forces Regroup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/syrian-insurgents-claim-most-of-aleppo-dealing-major-setback-to-assad-as-forces-regroup/): On Nov. 30, thousands of Syrian insurgents entered Aleppo, capturing key sites like the old citadel with minimal resistance. A displaced resident expressed gratitude for their return. The previous day, airstrikes targeted insurgent reinforcements, killing 20 fighters near residential areas. Syria’s armed forces confirmed redeploying and preparing for a counterattack, acknowledging insurgent presence but noting […]
- [UK Woman Fined Rs 2 Lakh For Failing To Pay Parking Fee Within 5 Minutes. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/uk-woman-fined-rs-2-lakh-for-failing-to-pay-parking-fee-within-5-minutes-heres-why/): Rosey Hudson said the car park machine in Derby was out of order and she had to pay via her phone for parking, yet she was still fined.
- [Taiwan’s Lai Gets ‘Red Carpet Treatment’ At US Stop On Pacific Trip, China Condemns ‘Arrangement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/taiwans-lai-gets-red-carpet-treatment-at-us-stop-on-pacific-trip-china-condemns-arrangement/): Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the US as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his first since assuming office.He was greeted at a Honolulu hotel by cheering supporters who put festive leis around his neck.The stopover in Hawaii and one planned for the territory […]
- [Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/who-is-kash-patel-the-trump-loyalist-tapped-to-run-the-fbi/): Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm’s length.
- [Video: Norwegian minister pushes for European action to recognise Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/video-norwegian-minister-pushes-for-european-action-to-recognise-palestine/): Norway’s foreign minister says his country is taking the lead in pushing to establish a Palestinian state.
- [UNRWA pauses aid through key Gaza crossing as hunger stalks Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/unrwa-pauses-aid-through-key-gaza-crossing-as-hunger-stalks-palestinians/): Suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza comes as Israeli attacks kill almost 100 Palestinians in the last 24 hours.
- [‘Maya blue’: The mystery dye recreated two centuries after it was lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/maya-blue-the-mystery-dye-recreated-two-centuries-after-it-was-lost/): A ceramicist retraces his Maya roots to recreate a long-lost pre-Hispanic pigment that survived for over a millennium.
- [US surgeon breaks down reading stories from Gaza doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/us-surgeon-breaks-down-reading-stories-from-gaza-doctors/): US paediatric surgeon Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan broke down in tears at a UN hearing as she recounted stories from Gaza.
- [Loving it: Populist on populist violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/loving-it-populist-on-populist-violence/): Trump’s fans in Canada are outraged now that he has threatened tariffs.
- [Israel to be “more forceful” with any Hezbollah “skirmishes”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/israel-to-be-more-forceful-with-any-hezbollah-skirmishes/): Drew Mikhael on why Israel may consider ratcheting up its military response to any ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.
- [“Still Shaking…” Hamas Hostage Mother Pleads Netanyahu To Get Edan Released In Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/still-shaking-hamas-hostage-mother-pleads-netanyahu-to-get-edan-released-in-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on Nov. 30, demanding a deal with Hamas to release hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attack. Yael Alexander, mother of hostage Edan, expressed deep emotion after watching a video of her son calling for a deal to free all hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu assured the family of […]
- ['This Is Nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy Blasts New York's $220 Million-Deal With Pakistan-Owned Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/this-is-nuts-vivek-ramaswamy-blasts-new-yorks-220-million-deal-with-pakistan-owned-hotel/): The 1,200-room Roosevelt Hotel in New York is owned by the Pakistani government and is used to shelter illegal immigrants.
- [Russia’s Big Kill In Syria? Rebel Leader ‘Dead’ In Aleppo Strike, HTS ‘Hits’ Iran Embassy | Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/russias-big-kill-in-syria-rebel-leader-dead-in-aleppo-strike-hts-hits-iran-embassy-assad/): The leader of the Islamist group that entered Aleppo has been killed in a Russian airstrike, Arab media reported. Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air force targeted Syrian rebels on Dec. 1 in support of the Syrian government’s army, according to Russian news agencies. Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is wanted by the […]
- [Israel kills Gaza aid workers from World Central Kitchen, Save The Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/israel-kills-gaza-aid-workers-from-world-central-kitchen-save-the-children/): World Central Kitchen was forced to pause operations after three more of its employees were killed in Israeli attacks.
- [‘We’ll Fight…’ Thousands Pay Tribute To Slain Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah | Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/well-fight-thousands-pay-tribute-to-slain-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): On November 30, thousands gathered in Beirut’s suburbs to honor slain Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The memorial was held at the site of his death during an Israeli strike in September. Beams of light illuminated the night as attendees listened to his past speeches, wept, and held pictures of him. The event followed a […]
- [Over 300 Insurgents Killed As Russia Carries Out Strikes In Syria's Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/over-300-insurgents-killed-as-russia-carries-out-strikes-in-syrias-aleppo/): The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched in offensive in Syria’s Aleppo, the biggest flare-up in the civil war since 2020.
- [Syria's Aleppo No Longer In Control Of Assad Govt For First Time As Insurgents Sweep City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/syrias-aleppo-no-longer-in-control-of-assad-govt-for-first-time-as-insurgents-sweep-city/): As the rebel group began its offensive on Wednesday, insurgents seized several towns and villages in Aleppo.
- [China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/china-blasts-us-arms-sale-to-taiwan-president-lais-visit-to-hawaii/): Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam.
- ['Trying To Make Bangladesh Part Of India': Mob Heckles Woman Journalist In Dhaka | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/trying-to-make-bangladesh-part-of-india-mob-heckles-woman-journalist-in-dhaka-video/): The woman journalist suffered a panic attack as she experienced a horrific encounter with a mob in the heart of Dhaka on Saturday.
- [Biden Seen Holding Book Criticising Israel for Settler-Colonialism and Apartheid In Palestine | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/biden-seen-holding-book-criticising-israel-for-settler-colonialism-and-apartheid-in-palestine-us/): On Nov. 29, President Joe Biden was photographed leaving a Nantucket bookstore with a copy of The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by historian Rashid Khalidi, which discusses settler colonialism and Palestinian resistance. Biden, a strong Israel supporter and self-declared Zionist, has backed Israel’s actions in Gaza. It is unclear if he purchased the book, […]
- [Syrian rebels seize control of Aleppo city in a lightning offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/syrian-rebels-seize-control-of-aleppo-city-in-a-lightning-offensive/): Syrian rebels wrest control of Aleppo city from the Syrian government forces after eight years.
- [Thousands Of Georgians Hit The Streets To Oppose Government After Break With EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/01/thousands-of-georgians-hit-the-streets-to-oppose-government-after-break-with-eu/): Riot police responded by firing water cannons and tear gas into the crowds.
- [Unknown Disease Kills 143 In Congo, Those Dead Suffered High Fever, Severe Headaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/unknown-disease-kills-143-in-congo-those-dead-suffered-high-fever-severe-headaches/): Most affected were women and children. The deaths from the unknown disease happened in southwestern Congo.
- [French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/french-no-confidence-motion-is-pm-barniers-government-about-to-fall/): French lawmakers introduced a vote of no-confidence against MIchel Barnier’s administration over a budget dispute.
- [Wolves to lose ‘strictly protected’ status in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/wolves-to-lose-strictly-protected-status-in-europe/): The wolf’s protection status will be lowered from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’.
- [South Korean president declares martial law in shock decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-korean-president-declares-martial-law-in-shock-decision/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has unexpectedly declared martial law across the country.
- [Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/georgia-protests-whats-behind-them-and-whats-next/): Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
- [Muqeem takes five wickets as Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe to win T20 series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/muqeem-takes-five-wickets-as-pakistan-defeat-zimbabwe-to-win-t20-series/): Pakistan wins by 10 wickets to take a 2-0 lead with one match to play in the three-game series.
- [This year, Arab-American political power came to the fore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/this-year-arab-american-political-power-came-to-the-fore/): Arab Americans no longer ‘accept crumbs’, they want their ‘share of the pie’ in US politics.
- [Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/crime-against-humanity-why-has-a-court-found-belgium-guilty-of-kidnapping/): Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families in Belgian colonies because they were mixed-race.
- [South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law, Accuses Opposition Of Siding With North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-korean-president-declares-emergency-martial-law-accuses-opposition-of-siding-with-north/): South Korea’s President Yoon declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of paralyzing government and pro-North Korea sympathies.
- ['No Immunity For Lebanon' Israel Threatens Severe War If Ceasefire With Hezbollah Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/no-immunity-for-lebanon-israel-threatens-severe-war-if-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-fails/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel will “penetrate deeper” into Lebanon if the ceasefire with Hezbollah fails. Katz warned Lebanon’s government that if Israel “returns to war”, it will no longer make “a distinction between Lebanon and Hezbollah.” The US pressured Israel to limit its response to Hezbollah’s Dec. 2 mortar attack and […]
- [Asteroid Hurtles Towards Earth, Find Out Where It Will Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/asteroid-hurtles-towards-earth-find-out-where-it-will-crash/): The impact with Earth will happen late Tuesday evening (Indian Standard Time).
- [Georgia’s PM accuses opposition of orchestrating protest violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/georgias-pm-accuses-opposition-of-orchestrating-protest-violence/): Irakli Kobakhidze warns opposition leaders and NGOs will be held accountable for mounting antigovernment protests.
- [The Future of Ageing: Global Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/the-future-of-ageing-global-challenges/): We take a look at how ageing of populations around the world will affect our everyday lives.
- [South Korea’s President Yoon declares emergency martial law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-koreas-president-yoon-declares-emergency-martial-law/): President Yoon said he will rebuild a free and democratic country through the martial law.
- [Who are the major players in the battle for Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/who-are-the-major-players-in-the-battle-for-syria/): Syrian opposition fighters have pushed government forces out of Aleppo and taken control of the city.
- [Bangladeshi Radical Groups Jostling To Attack Hindus In Bid To Outdo Each Other: Intel Note | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladeshi-radical-groups-jostling-to-attack-hindus-in-bid-to-outdo-each-other-intel-note-exclusive/): These groups are competing in many areas, including funding, recruitment, and support, the note says
- [Erdogan Using Syria Rebels To Pressure Assad To…? What Will Turkey Gain From ‘Opening’ Aleppo Front?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/erdogan-using-syria-rebels-to-pressure-assad-to-what-will-turkey-gain-from-opening-aleppo-front/): Turkish President looks to be exploiting the weakened positions of Iran and Hezbollah in Syria to establish new dynamics on the ground. Turkey’s foreign ministry said the operation was a response to a series of recent attacks on Idlib in violation of de-escalation agreements.Assad’s ally Russia has been “heavily” bombing rebel positions in the northwest […]
- [NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese ‘sabotage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/nato-to-step-up-action-against-russian-chinese-sabotage/): Infrastructure in several NATO states has been damaged in recent months, with ‘sabotage’ suspected.
- [Syria tracker: Maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/syria-tracker-maps-and-charts/): Here’s what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 3, 2024.
- [Palestinian boy grows vegetables for the hungry in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/palestinian-boy-grows-vegetables-for-the-hungry-in-gaza/): 16-year-old Emad Abu Zanouna started his own vegetable garden in the Khan Younis displacement camp.
- [Police accused of killings during India mosque protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/police-accused-of-killings-during-india-mosque-protests/): The brother of an Indian Muslim killed during protests to defend a mosque in Uttar Pradesh says police are responsible.
- [Russia to “rescue” Assad regime “very unlikely”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/russia-to-rescue-assad-regime-very-unlikely/): Omer Ozkizilcik on why one of the Syrian regime’s biggest allies may not provide assistance following recent offensive.
- [Oli Meets Xi As Nepal Accepts Chinese Assistance Worth $24 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/oli-meets-xi-as-nepal-accepts-chinese-assistance-worth-24-million/): Nepal’s KP Sharma Oli also signed a nine-point agreement with Xi Jinping.
- [Chinese scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/chinese-scientists-rush-to-climate-proof-potatoes/): Potatoes crucial to global food security but vulnerable to climate change, which threatens disease and blight.
- [Ukrainians condemn US call to lower conscription age amid Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/ukrainians-condemn-us-call-to-lower-conscription-age-amid-russias-war/): Rift between allies emerges after Washington suggested teenagers join the war amid Ukrainian demands for more US aid.
- [Can Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/can-donald-trump-enact-tariffs-without-congress-and-can-anyone-stop-him/): Raising tariffs on US goods may hurt the economy, but can Trump push them through anyway?
- [Bangladesh Mission In Tripura Halts Visa Services Following Security Breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-mission-in-tripura-halts-visa-services-following-security-breach/): Hundreds in Agartala marched to the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office on Monday to protest attacks on Hindu minorities in the country.
- [Iran’s Iraq Ally Tells Sudani To Deploy Army To Syria, Hezbollah ‘Not Ready To Send Fighters | Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/irans-iraq-ally-tells-sudani-to-deploy-army-to-syria-hezbollah-not-ready-to-send-fighters-assad/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah, reeling from a devastating war with Israel, will not send fighters to northern Syria for now, as per a report. Hezbollah does not currently intend to send fighters to northern Syria to support the Syrian army there, three sources told Reuters on Dec. 2. According to Reuters, no requests had been made by […]
- [Israel continues to pound Gaza, issue new evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/israel-continues-to-pound-gaza-issue-new-evacuation-orders/): Israeli military has ordered areas of Khan Younis cleared while at least 14 people killed in strikes in northern Gaza.
- [Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Agartala Mission Breach: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-summons-indian-envoy-over-agartala-mission-breach-report/): The Bangladeshi external affairs ministry summoned Pranay Kumar Verma, India’s high commissioner to Bangladesh, to protest the security breach of Agartala Assistant High Commission.
- [Dubois to defend world heavyweight title against Parker in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/dubois-to-defend-world-heavyweight-title-against-parker-in-saudi-arabia/): Dubois’ clash with Parker headlines a stacked boxing lineup with a Beterbiev-Bivol rematch the co-main event in Riyadh.
- [Heavy rains cause deadly landslide and floods in Tamil Nadu, southern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/heavy-rains-cause-deadly-landslide-and-floods-in-tamil-nadu-southern-india/): A landslide caused by heavy rains killed seven members of the same family in India’s Tamil Nadu state.
- [‘Rooted in this land until death’: A Palestinian family’s olive harvest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/rooted-in-this-land-until-death-a-palestinian-familys-olive-harvest/): How one family endured settler violence and army raids in their occupied West Bank village to harvest their land.
- [Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/ukraine-slams-failed-1994-security-guarantee-urges-nato-membership/): Kyiv reiterates call for formal invitation as security alliance diplomats meet to discuss war.
- [Namibia set for first female president as disputed election count advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/namibia-set-for-first-female-president-as-disputed-election-count-advances/): Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading the presidential race but could be forced into a run-off vote.
- [Malaysia, Thailand brace for more rains after floods kill more than 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/malaysia-thailand-brace-for-more-rains-after-floods-kill-more-than-30/): With tens of thousands already displaced, both countries set up shelters in anticipation of further downpours.
- [Manchester Woman Suffering From Stomach Pain For 14 Years Has This Disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/manchester-woman-suffering-from-stomach-pain-for-14-years-has-this-disease/): Roya Rasouli explained that this gynaecological disease, affecting millions globally, causes uterine-like tissue to grow outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and significant disruption in daily life
- [This Virus Causes Eyes To Bleed, Alert Issued In 17 Countries After 15 Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/this-virus-causes-eyes-to-bleed-alert-issued-in-17-countries-after-15-deaths/): According to experts there is no specific treatment for this virus. The mortality rate ranges from 24% to 88%. The treatment is primarily supportive, addressing the symptoms
- [Syrian hospital hit in air attack on opposition-held Idlib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/syrian-hospital-hit-in-air-attack-on-opposition-held-idlib/): Several people were killed in an air attack on a hospital in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib province.
- [Rebel advance in Syria “bodies very ill” for Assad Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/rebel-advance-in-syria-bodies-very-ill-for-assad-forces/): Joshua Landis on why Syrian government forces were quickly overrun in Aleppo, president Al-Assad may seek assistance.
- [Syria Rebels Seize Aleppo Airport, Tighten Grip On Hama As Assad's Forces Try To Halt HTS Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/syria-rebels-seize-aleppo-airport-tighten-grip-on-hama-as-assads-forces-try-to-halt-hts-offensive/): Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebels seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a surprise offensive this week. The rebels also claimed control of the city’s international airport. According to reports, the Syrian rebels later advanced south, towards the central city of Hama. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin’s Syria Dreams Punctured As Aleppo Falls? Russian Army ‘Flees’ Damascus As Rebels Make Gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/putins-syria-dreams-punctured-as-aleppo-falls-russian-army-flees-damascus-as-rebels-make-gains/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Guinea Stadium Crush Kills 56 People After Disputed Refereeing Decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/guinea-stadium-crush-kills-56-people-after-disputed-refereeing-decision/): A soccer match in southeast Guinea turned deadly, leaving 56 dead after violence and a crush erupted during a tournament honoring military leader Mamady Doumbouya. The tragedy unfolded in Nzerekore, one of Guinea’s largest cities, where a controversial refereeing decision sparked chaos. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Hezbollah won’t “keep silent” for long if Gaza war continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/hezbollah-wont-keep-silent-for-long-if-gaza-war-continues/): Mouin Rabbani on what Hezbollah’s next move might look like, ifIsrael refuses to end the war on Gaza.
- [Rebel offensive may prompt “immediate” US withdrawal from Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/rebel-offensive-may-prompt-immediate-us-withdrawal-from-syria/): Caroline Rose on how a Trump administration may react to an intensified war in Syria.
- [Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus govt over persecution of Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-slams-muhammad-yunus-govt-over-persecution-of-hindus/): | Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus govt over persecution of Hindus in the country in an audio tapeNews18 decodes her statement n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Moment Of Deep Concern': Priti Parel Urges UK Govt For Action Against Bangladesh Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/moment-of-deep-concern-priti-parel-urges-uk-govt-for-action-against-bangladesh-violence/): Priti Patel has expressed deep concern over the rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, urging the UK government to take action and engage with Bangladeshi authorities.
- [Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal Meets Pope Francis At World Interfaith Conference In Vatican City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/sadiq-ali-shihab-thangal-meets-pope-francis-at-world-interfaith-conference-in-vatican-city/): During his meeting with Pope Francis, Panakkad Syed Sadiqali Shihab Thangal presented him with the book ‘Islamic Art and Architecture: An Introduction’
- [Russian Actress Swept To Death By Gaint Wave While Filming Yoga On Thai Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/russian-actress-swept-to-death-by-gaint-wave-while-filming-yoga-on-thai-beach/): According to reports from Thailand news, a bystander attempted to rescue the actress but was unsuccessful.
- [Vietnam court upholds tycoon’s death sentence for $12bn bank fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/vietnam-court-upholds-tycoons-death-sentence-for-12bn-bank-fraud/): Truong My Lan’s life could still be spared if she pays back three-quarters of the assets she embezzled.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Lebanese Exhume War Victims For ‘Proper Burial’ | Tyre | Truce Violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-lebanese-exhume-war-victims-for-proper-burial-tyre-truce-violation/): Dozens of Lebanese mourners gathered at a temporary cemetery in Tyre on Monday to exhume the coffins of loved ones and give them a proper burial in their hometowns. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Manchester United coaching exit ‘hurt’ Ruud van Nistelrooy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/manchester-united-coaching-exit-hurt-ruud-van-nistelrooy/): United’s former interim manager says he was disappointed to leave the club after Ruben Amorim’s arrival.
- [Donald Trump Warns Hamas Of Repercussions If Hostages Are Not Released Before January 20, 2025 | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/donald-trump-warns-hamas-of-repercussions-if-hostages-are-not-released-before-january-20-2025-us/): US President-elect Donald Trump warned Hamas of massive repercussions if hostages are not released by the time he takes office. “If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, […]
- [Biden Administration Approves Sale Of $1.17 Billion Worth Helicopter Equipment To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/biden-administration-approves-sale-of-1-17-billion-worth-helicopter-equipment-to-india/): The Biden administration’s approval of sale of major defense equipment to India comes weeks ahead of its completion of its four-year term.
- [Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Ties with India Amidst The Unrest: Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-seeks-stronger-ties-with-india-amidst-the-unrest-foreign-adviser-md-touhid-hossain/): | Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Ties with India Amidst The Unrest: Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain Bangladesh foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that Bangladesh wants a “normal and friendly” relationship with India based on mutual interests. Hossain briefed foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka at state guest house Padma. @Kuheena11Sharma with latest! n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [No Lawyer Appears For Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das During Bail Hearing At Bangladesh Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/no-lawyer-appears-for-hindu-monk-chinmoy-das-during-bail-hearing-at-bangladesh-court/): Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, who has been raising voice for atrocities against religious minorities in Bangladesh, was arrested on charges of sedition last month.
- [Bangladesh Lawyers Seek Ban on Indian Channels Amid Hindu Unrest | Bangladesh Unrest News Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-lawyers-seek-ban-on-indian-channels-amid-hindu-unrest-bangladesh-unrest-news-today/): | Amid Bangladesh Hindu Unrest, Lawyers In Bangladesh File a Plea in High Court To Seek Ban On Indian ChannelsAmid the ongoing Hindu unrest in Bangladesh, a plea has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court to seek a ban on Indian channels. This development comes after a series of violent incidents targeting the Hindu […]
- [COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/covid-19-likely-came-from-a-lab-us-committee-finds/): Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a ‘laboratory or research-related accident’.
- [Advocate, Who Defended Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das Prabhu, Attacked In Bangladesh: ISKCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/advocate-who-defended-hindu-monk-chinmoy-das-prabhu-attacked-in-bangladesh-iskcon/): Advocate Ramen Roy, reportedly in critical condition at a hospital, was attacked after several people ransacked his home, according to reports.
- [Bangladesh News | British MPs Raise Concerns Over Minority Atrocities | UK Parliament Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-news-british-mps-raise-concerns-over-minority-atrocities-uk-parliament-debate/): : British MPs raise concern over atrocities against the minorities in Bangladesh in the UK parliament In a significant development, British MPs have voiced deep concerns in the UK Parliament over the alleged atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. This urgent debate sheds light on the alarming situation faced by minority communities, with calls for international […]
- [Trump Latest News Today | US President-elected Donald Trump Warns Hamas Terrorists | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/trump-latest-news-today-us-president-elected-donald-trump-warns-hamas-terrorists-news18/): Trump Latest News Today | US President-elected Donald Trump Warns Hamas Terrorists | News18 US President-elect Donald Trump warns Hamas terrorists; said, ‘release hostages or face repercussions…’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Canada Should Become 51st State Of USA’: Trump After Trudeau Says 25% Tariff Would Kill Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/canada-should-become-51st-state-of-usa-trump-after-trudeau-says-25-tariff-would-kill-economy/): Trump-Trudeau dinner meet: Trump conveyed his message to Trudeau that he wants to see change on ground before January 20 in regards to illegal immigration from Canadian border into US.
- [Jill Convinced President Biden To Pardon Son Hunter In Criminal Cases: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/jill-convinced-president-biden-to-pardon-son-hunter-in-criminal-cases-report/): Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday night pardoned his son, Hunter, saving him from a possible jail term for severe criminal charges.
- [Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in first overseas trip since election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/trump-to-attend-notre-dame-reopening-in-first-overseas-trip-since-election/): US president-elect says he will visit Paris for ‘very special day’ celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.
- [‘Hell To Pay In Middle East’: Trump Issues Deadline To Hamas On Release Of Gaza Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/hell-to-pay-in-middle-east-trump-issues-deadline-to-hamas-on-release-of-gaza-hostages/): Donald Trump issued stern warning to Hamas ahead of his inauguration on January 20 next year, stating there will be “hell to pay” if hostages in Gaza are not released.
- [Petition In Bangladesh High Court Seeks Ban On Indian TV Channels Amid Attack On Hindus: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/petition-in-bangladesh-high-court-seeks-ban-on-indian-tv-channels-amid-attack-on-hindus-report/): A petition filed in Bangladesh’s High Court has sought a ban on Indian TV channels, alleging propaganda and threats to sovereignty.
- ['Big Fat Indian Wedding': JD Vance's Thanksgiving Picture With Wife's Indian Family Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/big-fat-indian-wedding-jd-vances-thanksgiving-picture-with-wifes-indian-family-goes-viral/): The family picture has now gone viral on social media, showing Vance’s family in traditional Indian attire, which resonated with many Indians.
- [Elon Musk's $55.8 Billion Tesla Deal Rejected Again In US Court, He Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/elon-musks-55-8-billion-tesla-deal-rejected-again-in-us-court-he-reacts/): McCormick found multiple flaws in Tesla’s ratification attempt, including “material misstatements” in documents provided to shareholders about effect of their vote.
- [A glimpse of future airpower on display at biennial China airshow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/a-glimpse-of-future-airpower-on-display-at-biennial-china-airshow/): The China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai attracts 600,000 visitors and billions in sales.
- [Musk’s $101bn Tesla pay package again rejected by US judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/musks-101bn-tesla-pay-package-again-rejected-by-us-judge/): Judge says Tesla’s ‘unprecedented theories’ do not support argument to reverse previous ruling scrapping pay deal.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,013](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1013/): These were the key developments on the 1,013th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Can A Rebel Group Change The Course Of Syria's 13-Year Civil War And Overthrow Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/can-a-rebel-group-change-the-course-of-syrias-13-year-civil-war-and-overthrow-assad/): Watch on Crux Decode | The rapid military advance of a Syrian rebel group this past week has dramatically shifted the frontlines and upended long-held assumptions about a Middle East conflict that appeared stuck in a stalemate.The group behind these dramatic developments, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has held a consequential but checkered role in the […]
- [Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger forced out in surprise move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-in-surprise-move/): The departure of Gelsinger, whose career spanned more than 40 years, underscores the turmoil at Intel.
- [How are powers involved in Syria reacting to the opposition offensive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/how-are-powers-involved-in-syria-reacting-to-the-opposition-offensive/): Advances by opposition fighters raise questions over how Russia, Iran, Turkiye, Arab states and the US will respond.
- [US unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/us-unleashes-another-crackdown-on-chinas-chip-industry/): Move is President Biden’s administration’s last major effort to stymie China’s ability to access and produce chips.
- [Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/romanian-court-upholds-presidential-election-first-round-results/): Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu will face centre-right contender Elena Lasconi in December 8 run-off.
- [Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/trump-says-hell-to-pay-if-captives-in-gaza-not-released/): Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in January.
- [‘Blatant corruption’: Biden under fire for pardoning his son Hunter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/blatant-corruption-biden-under-fire-for-pardoning-his-son-hunter/): Republicans pounce on the decision as evidence of corruption and abuse of power. Some Democrats are also critical.
- [Victims of Israel-Hezbollah conflict reburied in Lebanon after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/victims-of-israel-hezbollah-conflict-reburied-in-lebanon-after-ceasefire/): Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, the remains of some of those killed are being relocated from Tyre’s temporary cemetery
- [French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/french-government-faces-no-confidence-vote-amid-budget-dispute/): Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government is likely to collapse with parties from right and left rallying against it.
- [Israeli attacks kill two people in Lebanon; Hezbollah responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israeli-attacks-kill-two-people-in-lebanon-hezbollah-responds/): Lebanese group says it launches a ‘warning’ attack in response to ‘repeated’ Israeli violations of fragile ceasefire.
- [Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/hamas-says-33-captives-killed-in-gaza-as-palestinian-factions-hold-talks/): Hamas’s announcement comes as the group and Fatah discuss the Palestinian Authority’s management of post-war Gaza.
- [‘No Food, Lodging For Bangladeshis’: Tripura Hoteliers Temporarily Bar Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/no-food-lodging-for-bangladeshis-tripura-hoteliers-temporarily-bar-services/): The All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners’ Association on Monday said Bangladeshi citizens will not be allowed to take up lodgings in hotels of the state in a notification.
- [George Clooney Feels 'Duped' By Barack Obama After Democrats' Election Debacle. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/george-clooney-feels-duped-by-barack-obama-after-democrats-election-debacle-heres-why/): George Clooney published a strongly-worded op-ed in July asking Joe Biden to quit the presidential race, which changed the tide of the polls.
- [‘Will Respond Forcefully’: Netanyahu On Lebanese Hezbollah’s Alleged Ceasefire Violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/will-respond-forcefully-netanyahu-on-lebanese-hezbollahs-alleged-ceasefire-violation/): The Lebanese militant group targeted a military position on Monday at Har Dov.
- [Hezbollah Bombs IDF Over 'Ceasefire Violation', Russia-Iran Vow Syria Defence, Turkey Blames Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/hezbollah-bombs-idf-over-ceasefire-violation-russia-iran-vow-syria-defence-turkey-blames-assad/): Hezbollah on Dec. 2 claimed its first attack on an Israeli position since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week. Hezbollah said its strike in the Kfar Shouba disputed territory on the Lebanon-Israel border, was an “initial defensive and warning response.” It cited “repeated ceasefire violations” by Israeli, “including firing […]
- [Bangladesh Demands Thorough Probe Into Attack On Its High Commission In Agartala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/bangladesh-demands-thorough-probe-into-attack-on-its-high-commission-in-agartala/): Bangladesh Foreign Ministry alleged that the Agartala protesters were allowed to enter the premises following which they vandalised the flag pole and desecrated the national flag of Bangladesh.
- [Scholz Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine After Putin Call, Russia Hopes Trump 'Doesn’t Incite War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/scholz-makes-surprise-visit-to-ukraine-after-putin-call-russia-hopes-trump-doesnt-incite-war/): German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in two and a half years. Scholz pledged an additional 650 million euros ($680 million) in military support to Ukraine by December-end. The package includes IRIS-T air defence systems, Leopard 1 tanks and armed drones, a German defence ministry spokesperson said. The Kremlin said Scholz […]
- [‘Appalling’: ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/appalling-icc-president-says-threats-sanctions-put-court-in-jeopardy/): US politicians are threatening to sanction court officials over the arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Bangladesh Wants Friendly Ties With India, Says Foreign Adviser Amid Attacks On Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/bangladesh-wants-friendly-ties-with-india-says-foreign-adviser-amid-attacks-on-hindus/): Bangladesh foreign adviser Hossain said attacks on minorities are isolated and took place during other regimes as well.
- [After Agartala’s Bangladesh Mission Breach, India Ramps Up Diplomatic Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/after-agartalas-bangladesh-mission-breach-india-ramps-up-diplomatic-security/): Protesters breached the office of the Assistant High Commissioner (AHC) of Bangladesh in Tripura.
- [Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/senegal-marks-80th-anniversary-of-french-massacre/): It’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal.
- [Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian groups that took Aleppo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/who-are-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-and-the-syrian-groups-that-took-aleppo/): HTS is the largest of the armed opposition groups that routed regime forces from Aleppo. Here’s an overview.
- [Israel and the ICC: A legal scholar’s response to The Washington Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/israel-and-the-icc-a-legal-scholars-response-to-the-washington-post/): The ICC’s arrest warrants for Gaza do not demonstrate its ‘bias’; rather, they redeem its legitimacy.
- [India Will Explore Closer Collaboration With US Under Trump 2.0: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/india-will-explore-closer-collaboration-with-us-under-trump-2-0-jaishankar/): Jaishankar asserted that India’s strategic convergences with the US have grown deeper, providing more collaborative possibilities.
- [‘My Throat, Eyes Burn’: Age-Reversing CEO Bryan Johnson On Mumbai’s Air Quality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/my-throat-eyes-burn-age-reversing-ceo-bryan-johnson-on-mumbais-air-quality/): Bryan Johnson is famous for his methods which he claims can reverse aging.
- [Protests Rock Georgia As Pro-Russia Govt Cracks Down On Pro-EU Demonstrators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/protests-rock-georgia-as-pro-russia-govt-cracks-down-on-pro-eu-demonstrators/): The Georgian Dream party of Irakli Kobakhidze is being accused of bringing the country close to Russia.
- [Bushra Bibi An ISI Stooge? Buzz Grows In Pakistan As Imran Khan’s Wife 'Defies' Instructions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/bushra-bibi-an-isi-stooge-buzz-grows-in-pakistan-as-imran-khans-wife-defies-instructions-exclusive/): Sources told CNN-News18 that the former PM wanted Bibi to go to Juman Park after her release, but it was a no-show, adding that her choice of words in videos for Khan was irrelevant to the current struggle
- [‘Deeply Regrettable’: India On Breach Of Bangladesh HC Office In Agartala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/deeply-regrettable-india-on-breach-of-bangladesh-hc-office-in-agartala/): Protesters breached the premises of Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala.
- [Syrian Rebels ‘Trained’ By Ukraine’s Khimik Troops Infamous For ‘Destroying’ Russian Weapons | Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/02/syrian-rebels-trained-by-ukraines-khimik-troops-infamous-for-destroying-russian-weapons-assad/): Russian forces are said to be facing significant losses during battles against anti-government rebels in Syria. The offensive thrust into Syria’s Aleppo that began on Nov. 27, is being carried out by a coalition of Islamist militant groups.According to reports on some Islamist social media sites, Idlib-based rebel groups had received operational training from special […]
- [Threat of RSF invasion looms over el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/threat-of-rsf-invasion-looms-over-el-fasher-in-sudans-darfur/): Displaced people are taking up arms to defend themselves against the paramilitary and the atrocities it is known for.
- [Russia says ‘many’ countries eager to host Ukraine talks but no grounds yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/russia-says-many-countries-eager-to-host-ukraine-talks-but-no-grounds-yet/): Kremlin says Qatar and a number of other countries willing to host negotiations but conditions are not yet right.
- [Police raid Georgia opposition parties’ offices as protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/police-raid-georgia-opposition-parties-offices-as-protests-continue/): The opposition Coalition for Change party says its leader Nika Gvaramia is detained by police.
- [World chess champ Ding and teen challenger Gukesh tied past halfway mark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/world-chess-champ-ding-and-teen-challenger-gukesh-tied-past-halfway-mark/): Gukesh Dommaraju gives up strong position in middle game with inaccurate moves in eighth match of world championship.
- [Masked Gunman Shoots CEO Of A Healthcare Company In Manhattan In Broad Daylight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/masked-gunman-shoots-ceo-of-a-healthcare-company-in-manhattan-in-broad-daylight/): The investigators are saying that it may have been a case of targeted killing. The gunman was waiting in the area for some time before shooting Brian Thompson.
- [US Asks Ukraine to Mobilise Soldiers, NATO Wants to 'Change Trajectory of Conflict Once and for All'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/us-asks-ukraine-to-mobilise-soldiers-nato-wants-to-change-trajectory-of-conflict-once-and-for-all/): NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday (December 4) NATO allies must provide enough support to Ukraine to “change the trajectory” in the war.Speaking at a press conference after a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, Rutte said the alliance’s members were working to deliver on their pledges to Ukraine and said a new command […]
- [Hasina In First Public Address Accuses Yunus of Genocide, Worries For Minorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/hasina-in-first-public-address-accuses-yunus-of-genocide-worries-for-minorities/): Sheikh Hasina said there were plans to assassinate her and her sister the same way her father was killed.
- [Georgians show “sheer anger” over suspended EU membership bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/georgians-show-sheer-anger-over-suspended-eu-membership-bid/): Alex Scrivener of the Democratic Security Institute talks about why massive protests in Georgia broke out.
- [US healthcare executive fatally shot in New York: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/us-healthcare-executive-fatally-shot-in-new-york-reports/): Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a major US insurance company.
- [Fear and loathing in Culiacan, Sinaloa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/fear-and-loathing-in-culiacan-sinaloa/): ‘The situation’ in the home city of one of Mexico’s most notorious cartels is explosive and likely to get much worse.
- [Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/democrats-win-final-seat-in-us-house-cutting-into-republican-majority/): Republicans hold a 220-215 majority in House of Representatives but will have to deal with three early vacancies.
- [Another Rebel Group In Myanmar Gives Nod To China-Mediated Peace Talks With Junta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/another-rebel-group-in-myanmar-gives-nod-to-china-mediated-peace-talks-with-junta/): The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) expressed its agreement to end more than a year of renewed fighting.
- [Syria’s Hama On Edge As Assad’s Army Wages Counterattack Against Islamist Rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/syrias-hama-on-edge-as-assads-army-wages-counterattack-against-islamist-rebels/): Hama is crucial for Assad and the army needs to safeguard the city to stop the Islamist-led rebels from advancing towards Damascus.
- [IDF Warns Troops Facing Gaza War Crime Charges Against Foreign Travel As Report Reveals Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/idf-warns-troops-facing-gaza-war-crime-charges-against-foreign-travel-as-report-reveals-violations/): The IDF warned 30 soldiers to avoid traveling abroad after war crimes allegations from pro-Palestinian groups, citing risk of arrest. Some soldiers were evacuated from Europe, and the army urged caution in posting Gaza footage. Complaints also targeted senior Israeli officials at the ICC. Meanwhile, Netanyahu emphasized strict adherence to a Lebanon ceasefire, while clashes […]
- [Turkiye President in “much weaker position than previous years”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/turkiye-president-in-much-weaker-position-than-previous-years/): Sultan Barakat on what lengths Turkiye went, to protect its regional interests, in response to opposition taking Aleppo.
- [Tech wars: Why has China banned exports of rare minerals to US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/tech-wars-why-has-china-banned-exports-of-rare-minerals-to-us/): The two countries have imposed tit-for-tat export restrictions for months to hamper technological and AI development.
- [Syrian opposition forces must brace for “coming pushback”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/syrian-opposition-forces-must-brace-for-coming-pushback/): Ranj Alaaldin on what the Syrian opposition forces must now prepare for, now that they’ve captured the city of Aleppo. 
- [Video: UN aid worker describes dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/video-un-aid-worker-describes-dire-humanitarian-conditions-in-gaza/): UNRWA emergency officer Louise Wateridge tells Al Jazeera about the desperate shortage of humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- [How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/how-south-korea-woke-up-to-the-shortest-martial-law-in-history/): And how a nation quashed its first attempted coup in more than 40 years, in just a matter of hours.
- [“Rapid collapse” of front lines in Syria due to complacency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/rapid-collapse-of-front-lines-in-syria-due-to-complacency/): Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi on what led to the Syrian government being caught off-guard by opposition forces taking Aleppo.
- [Israel “suffocating” humanitarian aid intended for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/israel-suffocating-humanitarian-aid-intended-for-gaza/): Ahmed Bayram on the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza, and its worsening effects as winter approaches.
- [Georgia Pro-EU Protests: Cops Beat Up Opposition Leader, Raid Party Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/georgia-pro-eu-protests-cops-beat-up-opposition-leader-raid-party-headquarters/): Nika Gvaramia was beaten and arrested after the nation’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to punish opponents.
- [China Imposes Tit-For-Tat Semiconductor Restrictions On US As Trump's Tariffs Set To Fuel Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/china-imposes-tit-for-tat-semiconductor-restrictions-on-us-as-trumps-tariffs-set-to-fuel-trade-war/): Beijing said on Dec. 3 that it would restrict exports to the US of some key components in making semiconductors. Among the materials banned from export are metals gallium, antimony and germanium, Beijing’s commerce ministry said.Exports of graphite, another key component, will also be subject to “stricter reviews of end-users and end-uses”, the ministry said.The […]
- [Bangladesh Issues Order To All Missions Abroad To Grant Visas For Pakistanis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/bangladesh-issues-order-to-all-missions-abroad-to-grant-visas-for-pakistanis/): Bangladesh foreign ministry sent a letter from the Security Services Division (SSD) ordering visa facilitation for Pakistani citizens or people of Pakistani origin.
- [Netanyahu, the ICC and the new world disorder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/netanyahu-the-icc-and-the-new-world-disorder/): By issuing an arrest warrant for the Israeli PM, the International Criminal Court now faces a threat to its survival.
- [Would Trump impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/would-trump-impose-100-percent-tariffs-on-brics-nations/): US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations if they replace the dollar.
- [Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/guinea-rights-groups-say-death-toll-in-stadium-stampede-too-low/): Guinea’s military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information will result in arrests.
- [Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/millions-without-power-as-cuba-hit-by-another-nationwide-blackout/): Authorities say Antonio Guiteras power plant shut down overnight, prompting collapse of national power grid.
- [“Crumbling” Syrian army front line may have “domino effect”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/crumbling-syrian-army-front-line-may-have-domino-effect/): Andreas Krieg on why Syrian opposition forces were met with little resistance by country’s military, when taking Aleppo.
- [Syrian conflict is actually “two offensives”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/syrian-conflict-is-actually-two-offensives/): Robert Geist Pinfold on what, how new elements of the Syrian conflict are emerging, after opposition forces took Aleppo.
- [Notre-dame Cathedral To Reopen After Five Years Of Restoration | Notre Dame Cathedral | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/notre-dame-cathedral-to-reopen-after-five-years-of-restoration-notre-dame-cathedral-n18g/): After a five-year-long restoration, Paris’ iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen on Saturday, December 7, 2024, marking a remarkable recovery from the devastating fire in 2019 that nearly destroyed the historic landmark. The reconstructed cathedral has been revitalised with enhanced features, including its blond stonework, bronze liturgical furnishings, and luminous interiors, offering a renewed […]
- [Hunter Biden’s ‘WeedSlut’ Ex, Zoe Kestan, Opens Up About 11-Month Drug-Filled Affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/hunter-bidens-weedslut-ex-zoe-kestan-opens-up-about-11-month-drug-filled-affair/): Designer Zoe Kestan met Hunter Biden at a strip club in Manhattan where she worked as a dancer and began a drug-fuelled relationship that ended after 11 months.
- [Israeli forces arrest medics in West Bank hospital raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/israeli-forces-arrest-medics-in-west-bank-hospital-raid/): Video shows the moment Israeli forces arrest medical staff at the Turkish Hospital in Tubas, in the occupied West Bank.
- [‘It isn’t safe’: South African first responders attacked while saving lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/it-isnt-safe-south-african-first-responders-attacked-while-saving-lives/): Ambulance crews and paramedics are increasingly being robbed and their vehicles hijacked while they are working.
- [South Koreans in shock after President’s failed martial law declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-koreans-in-shock-after-presidents-failed-martial-law-declaration/): South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, before parliament forced him to back down.
- [South Korea president faces impeachment after martial law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-korea-president-faces-impeachment-after-martial-law/): South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings for President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [Israeli settlers mount attacks in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/israeli-settlers-mount-attacks-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian government condemns ‘terrorist militias,’ slams international community for ‘failure’ to stop violence.
- [South Korea’s long history of martial law – and impeachments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-koreas-long-history-of-martial-law-and-impeachments/): Calls to impeach President Yoon grows after he was forced to reverse his decision to impose martial law in South Korea.
- [Nepal Renews Belt And Road Deal With China, Signs Framework Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/nepal-renews-belt-and-road-deal-with-china-signs-framework-agreement/): A pact was signed seven years ago but Kathmandu and Beijing could not progress with the plan of bringing Nepal into BRI’s ambit.
- [New Dawn For Ron? DeSantis Could Replace Hegseth As Trump’s Defence Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/new-dawn-for-ron-desantis-could-replace-hegseth-as-trumps-defence-secretary/): Donald Trump could pick the Florida governor for the top cabinet role, sidelining Hegseth over sexual allegation assault he faces.
- [‘Big Shift’: Iran Sends ‘Butcher of Aleppo’ To Syria, Russia ‘Leaves’ Tartus Base Used By Elite…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/big-shift-iran-sends-butcher-of-aleppo-to-syria-russia-leaves-tartus-base-used-by-elite/): An Iranian commander who led the battle to retake Aleppo in 2017 is said to have returned to the war-torn nation of Syria as a new rebel offensive unfolds. Javad Ghaffari, a senior figure in the IRGC, was reported to have arrived in Damascus on Dec. 3, Iran’s state media reports. Ghaffari was sanctioned by […]
- [Renowned Jewish academic arrested after pro-Palestinian speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/renowned-jewish-academic-arrested-after-pro-palestinian-speech/): A British Jewish academic, and a son of Holocaust survivors was arrested in London after a Pro Palestinian speech.
- [‘Dramatic Shifts In Syria Front Lines…’ Syrian Special Envoy Tells UNSC As Rebels Approach Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/dramatic-shifts-in-syria-front-lines-syrian-special-envoy-tells-unsc-as-rebels-approach-hama/): A vast swathe of Syrian territory — containing approximately 7 million people — has come under the control of non-State actors, including the terrorist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and armed opposition groups, the Organization’s senior official for that country told the Security Council today, as he warned that more bloodshed could be on its way. […]
- [Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guards Of Firing Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiping’ Govt Vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/philippines-accuses-chinese-coast-guards-of-firing-water-cannon-sideswiping-govt-vessel/): Vessels from China and the Philippines have crashed several times in the past year.
- [After Aleppo, HTS Rebels “At Gates” Of Hama; US ‘Destroys Weapons’ Posing Imminent Threat’ In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/after-aleppo-hts-rebels-at-gates-of-hama-us-destroys-weapons-posing-imminent-threat-in-syria/): The US military conducted a self-defense strike in Syria on December 3, targeting weapons near the Military Support Site Euphrates after rockets and mortars were fired at US forces. The US strike eliminated mobile launchers, a tank, and mortars, with General Patrick S. Ryder noting prior attacks by Iranian-backed militias and Syrian forces. Meanwhile, Syria […]
- [‘Dangerous Times’: UK Foreign Minister Says Russia’s ‘Hand’ Visible In Global Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/dangerous-times-uk-foreign-minister-says-russias-hand-visible-in-global-conflicts/): Lammy said alleged Russian involvement in global conflicts are a rising concern for all.
- [South Korean Opposition Moves To Impeach Yoon Over Martial Law Imposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-korean-opposition-moves-to-impeach-yoon-over-martial-law-imposition/): Yoon Suk Yeol’s defence minister also offered to resign after his boss’s extraordinary but short-lived imposition of martial law in South Korea.
- [Second impeachment motion filed against Philippines VP Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/second-impeachment-motion-filed-against-philippines-vp-duterte/): The motion follows a bid on Monday to unseat the VP, who has become mired in a political power struggle with president.
- [Government of French PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/government-of-french-pm-michel-barnier-faces-no-confidence-vote/): National Assembly to debate two motions brought by the far left and hard right.
- [French Government At Risk Of Collapse As It Faces No-Confidence Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/french-government-at-risk-of-collapse-as-it-faces-no-confidence-votes/): The far-right National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen is expected to vote for the no-confidence motion put forward by the left.
- [‘World on fire’: UN aid agency warns of tough choices as funding falls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/world-on-fire-un-aid-agency-warns-of-tough-choices-as-funding-falls/): OCHA hopes to reach 190 million people in ‘dire need’ amid double whammy of spiralling conflict and climate crisis.
- [Yoon’s Martial Law Bid Political Suicide? South Korea President Faces Impeachment Over ‘Treason’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/yoons-martial-law-bid-political-suicide-south-korea-president-faces-impeachment-over-treason/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a surprise martial law on Dec. 4 just hours after he imposed it on Dec. 3. In a dramatic, late-night address, Yoon accused the opposition of paralysing the government with “anti-state activities” before announcing an emergency. It was the first time a South Korean President had declared martial […]
- [Man Googles 'How Long It Takes To Remarry After Spouse Dies', Booked For Wife's Murder In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/man-googles-how-long-it-takes-to-remarry-after-spouse-dies-booked-for-wifes-murder-in-us/): Naresh Bhatt is accused of first-degree murder, defiling a body and an earlier charge of concealment of body after his wife disappeared.
- [Confrontation between Philippines and Chinese ships in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/confrontation-between-philippines-and-chinese-ships-in-south-china-sea/): The Philippines Coast Guard accused Chinese vessels of aggressive and dangerous actions in the South China Sea.
- [Dead but not counted: Hidden victims of Pakistan’s latest political clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/dead-but-not-counted-hidden-victims-of-pakistans-latest-political-clash/): Al Jazeera spoke to family members of PTI supporters whose deaths last week were denied by the government.
- [Video: Staff at besieged Gaza hospital injured in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/video-staff-at-besieged-gaza-hospital-injured-in-israeli-attack/): Medical staff at Gaza’s besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital have been injured in the latest Israeli attack on the facility.
- [WATCH | Asteroid Burns Like "Fireball" After Entering Atmosphere Above Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/watch-asteroid-burns-like-fireball-after-entering-atmosphere-above-russia/): An asteroid entered Earth’s atmosphere at 16:15 UTC/17:15 CET, creating a fireball over Yakutia witnessed by people in the region. The object was discovered roughly 12 hours ago and is thought to have been around 70 cm across. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/pakistan-rest-afridi-for-south-africa-tests-with-eye-on-champions-trophy/): Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ ahead of Pakistan’s home ICC event in 2025.
- [South Korean opposition submits impeachment bill for President Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-korean-opposition-submits-impeachment-bill-for-president-yoon/): The motion is expected to be voted on in coming days as opposition parties denounce ‘serious act of rebellion’.
- [Martial Law In South Korea: A Timeline Of Country's Biggest Political Crisis In Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/martial-law-in-south-korea-a-timeline-of-countrys-biggest-political-crisis-in-decades/): President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves by abruptly announcing an emergency martial law in South Korea, which was later called off.
- [WATCH | South Korea Opp Leader Climbs Fences To Enter Parliament Amid Martial Law | Yoon Suk-yeol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/watch-south-korea-opp-leader-climbs-fences-to-enter-parliament-amid-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol/): Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s opposition party, livestreamed himself climbing over blockade walls to reach the parliament amid martial law. This comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared a state of emergency and accused the opposition of being ‘anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime’. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [South Korea’s Opposition Party Urges Yoon Suk To Resign Or Face Impeachment Over Martial Law Decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-koreas-opposition-party-urges-yoon-suk-to-resign-or-face-impeachment-over-martial-law-decree/): South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Mr. Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Protests call for South Korean president to quit over martial law order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/protests-call-for-south-korean-president-to-quit-over-martial-law-order/): President Yoon Suk-yeol faces huge pressure to leave office after he imposed a short-lived martial law.
- [Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/bangladesh-beat-west-indies-by-101-runs-to-level-test-series/): Taijul Islam’s five-for helps the visitors win the second Test at Sabina Park and level the two-match series.
- [People walk miles searching for bread amid Gaza’s war shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/people-walk-miles-searching-for-bread-amid-gazas-war-shortages/): Millions of Palestinians face the threat of famine as food supplies reach new lows.
- [Why did South Korea declare martial law, what’s next for President Yoon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/why-did-south-korea-declare-martial-law-whats-next-for-president-yoon/): South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol called for martial law and then backed down. Here is what we know.
- [Divided Straits: The internal divide over Taiwan’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/divided-straits-the-internal-divide-over-taiwans-future/): As Carey prepares to defend Taiwan, she discovers not everyone thinks the same way.
- ['Elon Musk Is Right': Bernie Sanders Lends Support to Donald Trump's DOGE, Netizens React](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/elon-musk-is-right-bernie-sanders-lends-support-to-donald-trumps-doge-netizens-react/): Bernie Sanders, who had been a vocal critic of Elon Musk, praised his new DOGE initiative and lambasted the Pentagon’s excessive spending.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,014](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1014/): These were the key developments on the 1,014th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- ['Ethnic Cleansing Of Hindus': British MP Blackman As UK Raises Concerns Over Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/ethnic-cleansing-of-hindus-british-mp-blackman-as-uk-raises-concerns-over-bangladesh/): Several UK MPs raised concerns over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August.
- [Russia Boosts Weapons Production For Ukraine War As Western Rivals Grapple With Supply Chain Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/russia-boosts-weapons-production-for-ukraine-war-as-western-rivals-grapple-with-supply-chain-issues/): New research shows Russia’s top defense contractors outpaced US and European rivals in revenue last year, boosting weapons production more effectively. President Putin recently said Russia’s production of advanced missile systems exceeds that of the NATO military alliance by 10 times. Figures released by SIPRI in its annual report raise questions on the West’s ability […]
- [Martial Law Lifted In South Korea Hours After It Was Imposed As Parliament Votes Against](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/martial-law-lifted-in-south-korea-hours-after-it-was-imposed-as-parliament-votes-against/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had accused the opposition of colluding with communist North Korean forces.
- [Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty to two fraud counts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/celsius-founder-alex-mashinsky-pleads-guilty-to-two-fraud-counts/): Mashinsky was one of several crypto moguls charged with fraud after a slump in prices in 2022 caused firms to collapse.
- [US says it carried out strike against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/us-says-it-carried-out-strike-against-imminent-threat-in-syria/): The attack comes as violence in Syria intensifies, with opposition fighters advancing against government positions.
- [South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift marital law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-koreas-president-yoon-says-he-will-lift-marital-law/): Decision comes after parliament votes to reject his martial law declaration and cabinet approves reversal of decision.
- [Bhopal gas leak survivors call for justice 40 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bhopal-gas-leak-survivors-call-for-justice-40-years-on/): In 1984, an industrial gas leak led to half a million people being poisoned and thousands being killed in Bhopal, India.
- [Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/namibia-elects-nandi-ndaitwah-as-countrys-first-woman-president/): Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off.
- [Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/meta-says-ai-had-only-modest-impact-on-global-elections-in-2024/): The tech firm says its defences were able to defeat AI-driven misinformation operations from gaining an online foothold.
- [Biden makes historic visit by a US president to Angola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/biden-makes-historic-visit-by-a-us-president-to-angola/): President Joe Biden made history as the first US president to visit Angola.
- [China hits back against US chip crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/china-hits-back-against-us-chip-crackdown/): Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips.
- [South Korean parliament votes against president’s martial law declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-korean-parliament-votes-against-presidents-martial-law-declaration/): South Korea’s parliament voted to revoke President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law.
- [South Korea martial law: How did we get here?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-korea-martial-law-how-did-we-get-here/): The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.
- [One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon as Netanyahu says war is not over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/one-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-lebanon-as-netanyahu-says-war-is-not-over/): Israeli officials threaten to expand attacks on Lebanon if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses.
- [Donald Trump To Attend Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/donald-trump-to-attend-notre-dame-cathedral-reopening/): Trump’s visit to Paris’ Notre Dame comes following an invitation from Macron and will be his foreign trip.
- [Hamas, Fatah To Form Joint Committee To Run Post-War Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/hamas-fatah-to-form-joint-committee-to-run-post-war-gaza/): The plan needs Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s approval to come into fruition.
- [Syria Rebels Inch Closer To Hama, As Assad’s Army Ups Resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/syria-rebels-inch-closer-to-hama-as-assads-army-ups-resistance/): The recent uprising against Assad ended four years of relative calm in Syria.
- [Troops Storm South Korea Parliament, MPs Defy Martial Law As Yoon Vows Crackdown On Pro-North Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/troops-storm-south-korea-parliament-mps-defy-martial-law-as-yoon-vows-crackdown-on-pro-north-forces/): South Korean forces stormed the Parliament after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an emergency martial law against “pro-North, anti-state forces” on Dec. 3. Yoon described the imposition of martial law as “inevitable to guarantee the continuity of a liberal South Korea.” This comes after Yoon’s approval rating dropped to 19% in the latest Gallup poll […]
- [Can efforts to revive ceasefire negotiations for Gaza make progress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/can-efforts-to-revive-ceasefire-negotiations-for-gaza-make-progress/): Israeli bombardments carry on across Gaza, causing more deaths and devastation.
- [Bangladesh Violence | Bangladesh Hindus | The Hard Facts With Rahul Shivshankar | Politics | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/bangladesh-violence-bangladesh-hindus-the-hard-facts-with-rahul-shivshankar-politics-news18/): The bail hearing for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, scheduled for Tuesday (3 December) at a court in Chattogram, Bangladesh, has been postponed until 2 January due to the absence of a lawyer to represent him. The delay comes amid growing concerns for the safety of his legal team.The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) […]
- [Ukraine Wants 'Real Guarantees' As NATO Promises Weapons To Fight Russia, Dodges Membership Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/ukraine-wants-real-guarantees-as-nato-promises-weapons-to-fight-russia-dodges-membership-demand/): Ukraine on Tuesday called for “full” NATO membership as the only guarantee of security in the face of the Russian invasion, ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers.”We are convinced that the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine, as well as a deterrent to further Russian aggression against Ukraine and other states, is […]
- [Netanyahu Thanks Trump For 'Strong' Statement On Hostages Held By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-strong-statement-on-hostages-held-by-hamas/): In a social media post, US President-elect Donald Trump called for hostages held in Gaza to be released by the time he takes office in January failing which there would be “hell to pay”
- [South Korea Forces Try To Storm Parliament Amid Protests Over President Yoon's Emergency Martial Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/south-korea-forces-try-to-storm-parliament-amid-protests-over-president-yoons-emergency-martial-law/): South Korea’s president has declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of antistate activities.Entrance to the National Assembly was sealed on Tuesday and parliamentarians were barred from entering the building, according to local news outlet Yonhap.While making the announcement in a late-night televised address, President Yoon Suk-yeol said he will rebuild a free and democratic […]
- [LinkedIn Cofounder Reid Hoffman Could Leave US Due To Trump Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/linkedin-cofounder-reid-hoffman-could-leave-us-due-to-trump-win/): Reid Hoffman, a Kamala Harris supporter, also helped finance a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump.
- [UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/un-raises-alarm-over-syria-as-opposition-groups-press-hama-offensive/): Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.
- [US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-irans-shadow-fleet-of-oil-tankers/): The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran’s use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.
- [Is the battle for Aleppo part of Syria’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/is-the-battle-for-aleppo-part-of-syrias-war/): Opposition forces stormed into regime-held areas, shaking the status quo and bringing the war back into the spotlight.
- [Martial Law In Korea: Helicopters Roar, Tanks Roll As Protesters, Cops Clash In Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/martial-law-in-korea-helicopters-roar-tanks-roll-as-protesters-cops-clash-in-seoul/): Tanks were seen rolling through the city of Seoul as choppers flew overhead after Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
- [Pakistan Envoy Meets Hasina-Rival Khaleda Zia In Dhaka | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/pakistan-envoy-meets-hasina-rival-khaleda-zia-in-dhaka-video/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) officials accompanied Khaleda Zia and Pakistan envoy Syed Maroof.
- [Where was the Lebanese government as Israel waged war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/where-was-the-lebanese-government-as-israel-waged-war/): As Israel relentlessly bombed Lebanon, the country’s military largely stayed out of the war.
- [UK Issues Travel Warning, Advises Against Non-Essential Visits To Parts Of Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/03/uk-issues-travel-warning-advises-against-non-essential-visits-to-parts-of-bangladesh/): Bangladesh remains on edge as it faces heat over incidents of attacks on Hindu and other minority groups by Islamist hardliners.
- [Hezbollah backs Syria’s al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/hezbollah-backs-syrias-al-assad-as-opposition-forces-intensify-offensive/): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns tens of thousands in Syria are at risk.
- [Lavrov Slams 'NATO Fantasies' Of Sending Troops To Ukraine Amid OSCE Faceoff With US, Kyiv Diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/lavrov-slams-nato-fantasies-of-sending-troops-to-ukraine-amid-osce-faceoff-with-us-kyiv-diplomats/): Russia and Ukraine traded barbs at a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) in Europe on Dec.5. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov a “war criminal.” Sybiha and other Ukrainian officials got up and left the room when Lavrov’s speech began. Lavrov arrived in Malta on his […]
- [Shooter Wrote ‘Deny, Depose, Defend’ On Bullets With Which He Shot UnitedHealthcare CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/shooter-wrote-deny-depose-defend-on-bullets-with-which-he-shot-unitedhealthcare-ceo/): Officials of the NYPD said the words were engraved in the shell casings and live rounds left behind in the scene.
- [Suspect Who Shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Seen Grinning In Newly Released Photo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/suspect-who-shot-unitedhealthcare-ceo-seen-grinning-in-newly-released-photo/): The fresh photos were released on Thursday morning.
- [Israel wants to continue war on Gaza, but to what end?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/israel-wants-to-continue-war-on-gaza-but-to-what-end/): US political scientist Stephen Zunes argues that the only way to stop Israeli war crimes is to change US policy.
- [Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported third-country migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bahamas-rejects-trump-proposal-to-take-in-deported-third-country-migrants/): Countries across the Americas are bracing for US president-elect’s plan to carry out a mass deportation operation.
- [Hezbollah "Designed To Be Disrupted", Rebuilding Fighting Capabilities Against Israel: US Intel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/hezbollah-designed-to-be-disrupted-rebuilding-fighting-capabilities-against-israel-us-intel/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been significantly degraded militarily by Israel, as per US intelligence accessed by Reuters. However, US warns that the Iran-backed group will likely try to rebuild to pose a long-term threat to America and its regional allies.US intelligence agencies assessed in recent weeks that Hezbollah, even amid Israel’s military campaign, had begun to […]
- [Bangladesh Set To Remove Founder Sheikh Mujibur’s Image On Currency With That Of July Uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bangladesh-set-to-remove-founder-sheikh-mujiburs-image-on-currency-with-that-of-july-uprising/): The new notes printed by Bangladesh’s central bank will not include images of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’.
- [France’s Macron to address the nation after Barnier submits resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/frances-macron-to-address-the-nation-after-barnier-submits-resignation/): Macron asked Barnier and his government to continue in a caretaker capacity ‘until the appointment of a new government’.
- [Meet the Polish pro-Palestinian artist challenging taboos about Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/meet-the-polish-pro-palestinian-artist-challenging-taboos-about-israel/): Artist Igor Dobrowolski is ensuring pro-Palestinian messages have a place in Poland.
- ['Ukraine Losing War' NATO Nation Sounds Alarm, Alliance Shifts Focus On Ceasefire With Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/ukraine-losing-war-nato-nation-sounds-alarm-alliance-shifts-focus-on-ceasefire-with-russia/): A relative of Vladimir Putin accidentally disclosed classified Russian casualty figures from the war in Ukraine during a parliamentary hearing last month.Ana Tsivilyova, daughter of Putin’s cousin and a deputy defence minister, revealed that 48,000 relatives had submitted DNA samples to track missing soldiers.The sensitive data was exposed during a meeting with lawmakers, as shown […]
- [Silencer On Gun, Timing: How A Masked Gunman Murdered The CEO Of UnitedHealthcare And Got Away | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/silencer-on-gun-timing-how-a-masked-gunman-murdered-the-ceo-of-unitedhealthcare-and-got-away-us/): A suspect is on the loose in what police called the “brazen” targeted attack of Brian Thompson, the CEO of major insurance group UnitedHealthcare who was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel ahead of an investor conference. Thompson was walking toward the New York Hilton Midtown, when he was ambushed. Surveillance footage captured the suspect […]
- [‘Investing In India Is Profitable’: Putin Lauds PM Modi At Investment Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/investing-in-india-is-profitable-putin-lauds-pm-modi-at-investment-forum/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country is ready to set up manufacturing operations in India while lauding PM Modi’s ‘Make In India’.
- [French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/french-government-falls-whats-next-for-macron-le-pen-france/): French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power.
- [Brazilian vet hopes to rescue heron with cup stuck in throat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/brazilian-vet-hopes-to-rescue-heron-with-cup-stuck-in-throat/): A Brazilian biologist who spotted a heron with a plastic cup stuck in its throat is on a mission to save it.
- [Syrian opposition fighters enter Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syrian-opposition-fighters-enter-hama/): Syrian opposition fighters enter the city of Hama. Government forces have withdrawn from the area.
- [Theatre of Violence: The ICC’s landmark trial of a former child soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/theatre-of-violence-the-iccs-landmark-trial-of-a-former-child-soldier/): A Ugandan defence lawyer asks whether the International Criminal Court (ICC) is imposing a new form of colonialism.
- [French Newspaper Mediapart Exposes Investigative Reporting Outlet OCCRP's 'Hidden Links' With US Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/french-newspaper-mediapart-exposes-investigative-reporting-outlet-occrps-hidden-links-with-us-govt/): Mediapart revealed billionaire and philanthropist George Soros funded OCCRP, founded by Drew Sullivan
- [Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/who-takes-over-if-south-koreas-president-yoon-is-removed/): If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president.
- [Syrians fleeing war zones with “whatever they could carry”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syrians-fleeing-war-zones-with-whatever-they-could-carry/): Ahmed Bayram talks about the challenges civilians in Syria had to face in order to escape from the latest armed conflict
- [“Forget about” Israel withdrawing from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/forget-about-israel-withdrawing-from-gaza/): Gideon Levy, a columnist for Haaretz, talks about what he sees as proof of Israel’s intent to remain in Gaza.
- [Bangladesh mission in India attacked: Why are ties in freefall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bangladesh-mission-in-india-attacked-why-are-ties-in-freefall/): India-Bangladesh relations further strained as two nations trade accusations of alleged attacks on Hindus.
- [Video: People flee North Gaza after Israel’s ‘leave-or-die’ orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/video-people-flee-north-gaza-after-israels-leave-or-die-orders/): Israel issued more forced evacuation orders for people in northern Gaza.
- [“Entire neighbourhoods” in Gaza being levelled by Israeli contractors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/entire-neighbourhoods-in-gaza-being-levelled-by-israeli-contractors/): Jehad Abusalim on how Israel is decimating the Gaza Strip, and what that means for the people living there.
- [Crux Decode: Will Trump's '100% Tariffs' Threat To BRICS Spark A Trade War And Destabilize Markets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/crux-decode-will-trumps-100-tariffs-threat-to-brics-spark-a-trade-war-and-destabilize-markets/): In a recent statement, US President-elect Donald Trump issued a stark warning to the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE—threatening to impose 100% tariffs on their goods if they proceed with plans to establish a new BRICS currency that could rival the US dollar. […]
- [French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote, Deepening Political and Economic Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/french-government-collapses-after-no-confidence-vote-deepening-political-and-economic-concerns/): On December 4, French opposition lawmakers ousted the government through a no-confidence vote, with far-right and left-wing lawmakers uniting to secure 331 votes, surpassing the required 288. National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet confirmed the adoption of the motion, forcing Prime Minister Michel Barnier to submit his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. As per Article 50 […]
- [Georgian police drag away opposition leader amid political crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/georgian-police-drag-away-opposition-leader-amid-political-crisis/): The leader of Georgia’s main opposition party was knocked to the ground and dragged away by police in Tbilisi.
- [After Taking Aleppo, Syrian Rebels Stun Assad's Army In Hama, Jittery Putin Blames "External Forces"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/after-taking-aleppo-syrian-rebels-stun-assads-army-in-hama-jittery-putin-blames-external-forces/): Syrian rebels are said to have encircled the key city of Hama “from three sides”, a war monitor has said. Hama is strategically located in central Syria and, for the army, it is crucial to safeguarding the capital Damascus.The rebels are now present at a distance of three to four kilometres from Hama,” the Syrian […]
- [Hegseth pushes for Defense Secretary role amid concerns over allegations and congressional doubts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/hegseth-pushes-for-defense-secretary-role-amid-concerns-over-allegations-and-congressional-doubts/): Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for US Defense Secretary, expressed confidence in his confirmation despite GOP doubts. Speaking to journalists, Hegseth emphasized his commitment to prioritizing military effectiveness, as directed by Trump. He highlighted discussions with Senate leaders and Armed Services Committee members, focusing on aligning the Defense Department with global threats and fostering a […]
- [There is now a window of opportunity for peace in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/there-is-now-a-window-of-opportunity-for-peace-in-syria/): The opposition taking control of Aleppo may give it enough leverage to jumpstart peace negotiations.
- [Biden’s pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bidens-pardon/): Biden’s reversal on pardoning Hunter.
- [Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/ukraine-sanctions-georgian-leaders-over-crackdown-on-pro-eu-protests/): President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for ‘handing the country over to Putin’.
- [Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/afghanistans-rashid-nabi-urge-taliban-to-revoke-ban-on-womens-education/): The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education.
- [How much does food cost in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/how-much-does-food-cost-in-gaza-2/): AJLabs breaks down the cost of food and other essentials in the besieged enclave.
- [Rising to the Challenge: Morocco’s short-statured football team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/rising-to-the-challenge-moroccos-short-statured-football-team/): The inspirational story of the Moroccan football team that raises awareness of dwarfism through sport.
- [Syrian opposition fighters claim to have entered the key city of Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syrian-opposition-fighters-claim-to-have-entered-the-key-city-of-hama/): The Syrian military denies the claims as state media reports that the attack had been repelled.
- [Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/ukraine-seeks-to-ensure-weapons-supply-as-russia-hammers-its-defences/): Kyiv’s forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine.
- [Papa Biden is a liar, and American justice is a lie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/papa-biden-is-a-liar-and-american-justice-is-a-lie/): The brouhaha over President Biden’s predictable volte-face to pardon his wayward son is missing an obvious point.
- [French PM Michel Barnier Meets Macron To Resign After Losing No-Confidence Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/french-pm-michel-barnier-meets-macron-to-resign-after-losing-no-confidence-vote/): Michel Barnier’s ouster deepened the political crisis in France as it faces a budgetary crisis to tackle a looming economic crisis.
- [Trump Picks Crypto-Friendly Washington Lawyer Paul Atkins As SEC Chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/trump-picks-crypto-friendly-washington-lawyer-paul-atkins-as-sec-chair/): Donald Trump’s selection of Atkins to SEC chair was cheered by the cryptocurrency industry.
- [Amnesty Accuses Israel Of Genocide In Gaza; Israel Terms Report ‘Blood Libel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/amnesty-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza-israel-terms-report-blood-libel/): Amnesty accused Israel of deliberately creating life-threatening conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Syrian Rebels Advance In Hama After Taking Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syrian-rebels-advance-in-hama-after-taking-aleppo/): Opposition forces intensify their assault on Hama, forcing thousands to flee the area.
- ['Did You Buy A Slave?': This US Man Is Being Panned For Making His Filipino Wife Work At Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/did-you-buy-a-slave-this-us-man-is-being-panned-for-making-his-filipino-wife-work-at-home/): According to a report, Ivan and Stephanie, from different countries, met through a Filipino dating app. Ivan thought that it would be more economical to bring Stephanie to America
- [Shujayya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/shujayya/): Shujayya follows a family in Gaza reeling from the devastating consequences of the 2014 Israeli bombing.
- [Children ‘incinerated’ in Israeli attack on ‘safe zone’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/children-incinerated-in-israeli-attack-on-safe-zone-in-gaza/): Women and children were “incinerated” in an Israeli attack on tents in a so-called ‘safe zone’ in Gaza.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed: Who are the victim and suspect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-killed-who-are-the-victim-and-suspect/): Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, triggering a frantic manhunt.
- [India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/india-captain-rohit-drops-down-the-order-for-second-test-in-adelaide/): Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists.
- [Qatar Resumes Gaza Mediation Role As Trump Envoy Pushes For Deal, Israel Gives New Proposal To Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/qatar-resumes-gaza-mediation-role-as-trump-envoy-pushes-for-deal-israel-gives-new-proposal-to-hamas/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy is said to have traveled to Qatar and Israel in late November. Steve Witkoff’s visits were aimed to kick-start efforts to reach a Gaza truce and hostage release deal before Trump takes office, as per reports. Witkoff reportedly met separately with Israeli PM Netanyahu and Qatari PM […]
- [Mexican Actress Dies After Consuming Amazonian Frog Venom During Spiritual Cleansing Ritual](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/mexican-actress-dies-after-consuming-amazonian-frog-venom-during-spiritual-cleansing-ritual/): Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez, 33, ingested the frog venom during a spiritual retreat ceremony in Mexico and experienced severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
- [UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson Shot Dead in Targeted Attack Outside Manhattan Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/unitedhealth-ceo-brian-thompson-shot-dead-in-targeted-attack-outside-manhattan-hotel/): Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 4. The 50-year-old was killed at 6:45 am while en route to UnitedHealth Group’s investor conference. Surveillance footage showed the gunman waiting outside the hotel five minutes before Thompson’s arrival. After shooting him in the […]
- [Israel’s buffer zone, created by bombing Lebanon with white phosphorous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/israels-buffer-zone-created-by-bombing-lebanon-with-white-phosphorous/): Israel hit southern Lebanon 191 times with white phosphorus, is that tied to its dreams of a buffer zone?
- [Video: Bahamas politician hurls parliament mace out of window](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/video-bahamas-politician-hurls-parliament-mace-out-of-window/): Video from the Bahamas shows an opposition MP staging a protest in parliament.
- [Bitcoin Hits $100,000 Amid Optimism for Pro-Crypto Policies Under Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bitcoin-hits-100000-amid-optimism-for-pro-crypto-policies-under-trump-administration/): Bitcoin reached a record high of $100,000, driven by optimism for favorable cryptocurrency regulations under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump, a strong supporter of digital assets, nominated crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC and pledged to transform the US into the “crypto capital of the planet.” He emphasized US-led crypto growth and innovation, fueling […]
- [How Sudan’s civil war is unfolding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/how-sudans-civil-war-is-unfolding/): What’s driving Sudan’s conflict, casualties, and displacement crisis?
- [South Korea’s Yoon focus of police ‘treason’ probe over martial law chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/south-koreas-yoon-focus-of-police-treason-probe-over-martial-law-chaos/): Complaints submitted with police accuse the president and other officials of ‘treason’ for declaring martial law.
- [Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/amnesty-international-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza/): A new report by human rights organisation Amnesty International has found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
- [French PM Michel Barnier's Govt Ousted In 'Historic' No-Confidence Vote: What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/french-pm-michel-barniers-govt-ousted-in-historic-no-confidence-vote-what-happens-next/): Barnier’s government collapsed as 331 members of the 577-member National Assembly voted for the no-confidence motion against him.
- [After pledging renewal, South Korea’s Yoon shakes faith in economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/after-pledging-renewal-south-koreas-yoon-shakes-faith-in-economy/): South Korean leader’s bid to erase ‘Korea discount’ sputters after martial law declaration rattles markets.
- [US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/us-says-salt-typhoon-chinese-hacking-group-behind-major-metadata-theft/): Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around world targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’.
- [Weapon contamination in Ethiopia wrecks limbs and dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/weapon-contamination-in-ethiopia-wrecks-limbs-and-dreams/): Unexploded ordnance in Tigray continues to pose a serious threat to children, who are often the most affected.
- [Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/cricket-australia-defends-afghanistan-boycott-after-hypocrisy-accusation/): Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.
- [Palestinians call for action to halt Israeli attacks on West Bank hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/palestinians-call-for-action-to-halt-israeli-attacks-on-west-bank-hospitals/): The Israeli military has apprehended an injured Palestinian in Nablus, in violation of international law.
- [Russian President Putin Praised PM Modi And His 'India First' Policy | World News | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/russian-president-putin-praised-pm-modi-and-his-india-first-policy-world-news-english-news/): : Russian President Putin praised PM Modi and his ‘India First’ policy at one of the global forums. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Harry Potter Sword Replicas In Japan Recalled For Being 'Too Authentic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/harry-potter-sword-replicas-in-japan-recalled-for-being-too-authentic/): The replica of the Godric Gryffindor has possibly violated the country’s sword and firearms control law.
- [Bitcoin tops $100,000 after Trump picks crypto-friendly SEC chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/bitcoin-tops-100000-after-trump-picks-crypto-friendly-sec-chair/): Cryptocurrency surges to new high after Paul Atkins is nominated to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- [US Says South Korea's President Yoon 'Badly Misjudged' Martial Law Declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/us-says-south-koreas-president-yoon-badly-misjudged-martial-law-declaration/): US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Washington was caught unawares of the plan by its key ally.
- [13 Workers Missing After Railroad Construction Site Collapses In China, Rescue Efforts On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/13-workers-missing-after-railroad-construction-site-collapses-in-china-rescue-efforts-on/): The collapse occurred on Wednesday at a construction site on a section of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway and residents were evacuated.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO's Shooter Visited Starbucks Before Firing At Him From Close Range: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/unitedhealthcare-ceos-shooter-visited-starbucks-before-firing-at-him-from-close-range-report/): UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in Midtown Manhattan. Police are using surveillance footage, facial recognition, and forensic evidence to identify and apprehend the suspect.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,015](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1015/): These were the key developments on the 1,015th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [After Hunter, Biden Considering Preemptive Pardons For Officials Ahead Of Trump Return: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/after-hunter-biden-considering-preemptive-pardons-for-officials-ahead-of-trump-return-report/): Biden’s aides are concerned about a range of officials being targeted by Trump, as shown with his pardon of Hunter Biden.
- [Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/amnesty-international-accuses-israel-of-committing-genocide-in-gaza/): The human rights group concludes that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning report.
- [France Plunges Into Political Crisis As PM Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/france-plunges-into-political-crisis-as-pm-barnier-loses-no-confidence-vote/): Michel Barnier’s government is the first to be ousted in over 60 years, making him the shortest-serving PM in French history.
- [South Korean Defence Minister Resigns After Row Over Imposition Of Martial Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/south-korean-defence-minister-resigns-after-row-over-imposition-of-martial-law/): South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Yoon Suk Yeol has accepted the resignation of, who has now nominated Choi Byung-hyuk.
- [Trump Nominates Elon Musk-Allied Billionaire Jared Isaacman As Next NASA Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/trump-nominates-elon-musk-allied-billionaire-jared-isaacman-as-next-nasa-chief/): Jared Isaacman, the CEO of Shift4 company, has flown to space twice on private missions despite having no government or NASA experience.
- [Colombia’s President Petro replaces finance minister embroiled in scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/colombias-president-petro-replaces-finance-minister-embroiled-in-scandal/): Ricardo Bonilla is the second finance minister to depart Petro’s government, which faces legislative hurdles and probes.
- [South Korea’s defence minister resigns after martial law crisis: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/south-koreas-defence-minister-resigns-after-martial-law-crisis-report/): South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned following short-lived martial law.
- [Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history, amid US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/mexico-announces-largest-fentanyl-seizure-in-its-history-amid-us-pressure/): The government also revealed it had detained thousands of migrants, as it attempts to appease Trump’s border concerns.
- [NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/nato-chief-urges-increased-defence-spending-as-trump-presidency-looms/): Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient.
- [At least 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on homes, camps in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/at-least-50-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-homes-camps-in-gaza/): Deadliest attack is on displacement camp in al-Mawasi in south as bombardment in besieged north continues.
- [Will South Korea survive the biggest challenge to its democracy in decades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/will-south-korea-survive-the-biggest-challenge-to-its-democracy-in-decades/): Political showdown comes after president’s aborted attempt to impose martial law.
- [Khalistani Group SFJ Launches 'Kill Modi Politics' Campaign In UK, Sources Tell News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/khalistani-group-sfj-launches-kill-modi-politics-campaign-in-uk-sources-tell-news18/): The ‘Kill Modi Politics’ and ‘Wanted’ banners of the Prime Minister and external affairs minister S Jaishankar have been conspicuously displayed at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, West Bromwich, they added
- ["Communications Compromised..." Kash Patel Is Latest Target Of 'Iranian Hackers' | Trump Latest News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/communications-compromised-kash-patel-is-latest-target-of-iranian-hackers-trump-latest-news/): Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the FBI, was recently informed by the bureau that he had been targeted as part of an Iranian hack. According to a CNN report, the hackers are believed to have accessed at least some of Patel’s communications. Members of Trump’s inner circle have been targeted by foreign […]
- [Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of HTS in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/who-is-abu-mohammed-al-golani-leader-of-hts-in-syria/): With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Golani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.
- [ Insurance executive fatally shot in Manhattan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/insurance-executive-fatally-shot-in-manhattan/): UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on a New York City street.
- [Biden tours Angola railway project to boost Africa-West trade links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/biden-tours-angola-railway-project-to-boost-africa-west-trade-links/): President Biden visits Angola to promote a $550M US-backed railway project.
- [Trump nominates Musk collaborator to head space agency NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/trump-nominates-musk-collaborator-to-head-space-agency-nasa/): Jared Isaacman, who made the first private spacewalk in September, is among latest picks by US-president elect.
- [French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/french-pm-michel-barniers-government-loses-confidence-vote/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Assad Gives Syria Soldiers 50% Pay Hike, US Says Rebels Took Advantage of 'Distracted' Russia, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/assad-gives-syria-soldiers-50-pay-hike-us-says-rebels-took-advantage-of-distracted-russia-iran/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s recent advances in Syria show Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran, are distracted. Washington’s top diplomat also brushed aside allegations that the US was fuelling the conflict in Syria. Antony Blinken also warned against a resurgence of the Islamic State group in Syria. The US military […]
- [Trump Taps Iraq War Veteran Daniel Driscoll To Serve As Army Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/trump-taps-iraq-war-veteran-daniel-driscoll-to-serve-as-army-secretary/): Driscoll was serving as a senior adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance.
- [How Climate Change, Conflicts, Global South's Rise Challenged UN’s Relevance In 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/how-climate-change-conflicts-global-souths-rise-challenged-uns-relevance-in-2024/): From climate change to conflicts, the UN is seeing its relevance decline as those in need of help from the global body say it is unable to meet expectations.
- [Syria gov’t forces battle opposition fighters near city of Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/syria-govt-forces-battle-opposition-fighters-near-city-of-hama/): Fierce battles continue in the outskirts of Hama as Syrian opposition fighters advance after capturing much of Aleppo.
- [At a camp in Mexico, migrants weigh the prospect of a second Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/at-a-camp-in-mexico-migrants-weigh-the-prospect-of-a-second-trump-term/): Facing threats of a crackdown at the US border, migrants consider whether they can arrive before Trump’s inauguration.
- [Trump has won the culture war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/trump-has-won-the-culture-war/): Progressive forces will need a bold new vision if they are to stand a chance in future elections.
- [Namibia elects its first female president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/namibia-elects-its-first-female-president/): Namibia has elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president.
- [South Korea Martial Law : Protesters Hold March Against President Yoon Over | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-korea-martial-law-protesters-hold-march-against-president-yoon-over-news18-n18g/): South Korean protesters hold candle-light vigil and march down the downtown Seoul against President Yoon Suk Yeol who declared martial law then lifted it due to the parliament vote. South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon after he declared martial law. The surprise declaration of martial law in the major […]
- [Philippines-China Clash Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal, Taiwan President Visits US territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/philippines-china-clash-near-disputed-scarborough-shoal-taiwan-president-visits-us-territory/): The Philippines and China exchanged accusations after a confrontation near Scarborough Shoal, where Manila claimed China’s Coast Guard fired water cannons and “sideswiped” a Philippine vessel. The Chinese side denied this, asserting that Philippine ships came too close and acted provocatively. The incident is part of ongoing tensions since China seized the shoal in 2012. […]
- [From Bangladesh to Haiti: How Coups Turned Regimes Into Ruins In 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/from-bangladesh-to-haiti-how-coups-turned-regimes-into-ruins-in-2024/): Several nations in 2024 saw bids to overthrow the government either by military or political means.
- [South Korea's President Yoon Reverses Martial Law After Lawmakers Defy Him | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/south-koreas-president-yoon-reverses-martial-law-after-lawmakers-defy-him-english-news-n18g/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.In South Korea’s biggest political crisis in decades, Yoon shocked the nation and […]
- [Georgia Violence: Georgian Opposition Leader Violently Detained By Police, His Party Says | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/georgia-violence-georgian-opposition-leader-violently-detained-by-police-his-party-says-n18g/): The leader of one of Georgia’s four main opposition parties has been detained by police in the capital Tbilisi after being knocked to the ground and falling unconscious, his party said on Wednesday.The opposition Coalition for Change party published a video on X showing Nika Gvaramia, the party’s leader, being carried by the arms and […]
- [‘Any Attempt At Rescue Will Lead To Neutralization Of Hostages’: Hamas Warns Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/04/any-attempt-at-rescue-will-lead-to-neutralization-of-hostages-hamas-warns-israel/): Hamas said that it has prior information that Israel is planning to launch a rescue operation like it did in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1017/): Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [S Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law crisis as impeachment vote looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/s-koreas-yoon-apologises-for-martial-law-crisis-as-impeachment-vote-looms/): South Korean lawmakers are scheduled to vote on an opposition motion to impeach the president for declaring martial law.
- [Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/ghana-elections-who-is-running-and-whats-at-stake/): The country’s historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time.
- [The Palestinian boy who wanted to be like Ronaldo, killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/the-palestinian-boy-who-wanted-to-be-like-ronaldo-killed-by-israel/): Israeli soldiers opened fire on 14-year-old Naji al-Baba and his friends as they played in the woods near Hebron.
- [‘Hindus have changed’: A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/hindus-have-changed-a-sleepy-indian-state-becomes-anti-muslim-tinderbox/): The northeastern state of Tripura does not have a history of inter-religious clashes. That’s changing under Modi’s BJP.
- [White House Addresses Biden’s Debatable Pardon For Son Hunter: ‘Circumstances Have Changed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/white-house-addresses-bidens-debatable-pardon-for-son-hunter-circumstances-have-changed/): Biden’s pardon of his son on Monday came after he had repeatedly promised he would allow the US justice system to play out.
- [After Aleppo And Hama, Homs Is Within Reach, Will Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/after-aleppo-and-hama-homs-is-within-reach-will-syrian-rebels-overthrow-assad-next/): Watch on Decode | Syrian rebels stormed into the city of Hama this week as government forces withdrew. This is a significant step bringing the rebels one step closer to the capital Damascus. The swift advance on Hama, one of Syria’s largest cities, and the retreat of government forces were confirmed by both the rebels […]
- ['Target is Damascus': Turkey's Erdogan As Rebels Advance; Iran Evacuates Military From Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/target-is-damascus-turkeys-erdogan-as-rebels-advance-iran-evacuates-military-from-syria/): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hoped that the Syrian rebel forces advance against President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces.
- ['Truly Sorry': South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Apologises For Martial Law Debacle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/truly-sorry-south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-apologises-for-martial-law-debacle/): South Korean lawmakers are set to vote later Saturday on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
- [Elon Musk Spent $270 Million To Help Trump Win US Polls, Becomes Biggest Political Donor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/elon-musk-spent-270-million-to-help-trump-win-us-polls-becomes-biggest-political-donor/): SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world’s richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump’s White House campaign, funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.
- [Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris To Reopen 5 Years After Fire: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris-to-reopen-5-years-after-fire-all-you-need-to-know/): Notre Dame Reopening: US President-elect Donald Trump and dozens of heads of state and government accepted invites from French President Emmanuel Macron.
- [Haiti’s multinational police mission denies reports of unpaid wages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/haitis-multinational-police-mission-denies-reports-of-unpaid-wages/): Kenyan-led force hits back after report states that nearly 20 officers have resigned from the force due to unpaid wages.
- [US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/us-judge-affirms-naval-academy-consideration-of-race-in-admissions-process/): Decision could tee up another battle over considerations of race in university admissions before US Supreme Court.
- [Syria’s evolving war shifts balance against Assad regime, allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/syrias-evolving-war-shifts-balance-against-assad-regime-allies/): Israel has bombed what it says was a ‘Hezbollah smuggling route’ on the Lebanon-Syria border.
- [Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 11 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-at-least-11-people/): Governor says strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region sets a service station on fire, killing at least nine people.
- [Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/why-is-the-opposition-capture-of-hama-in-syria-so-important/): Syrian rebels have captured the strategic and symbolically significant city of Hama. This is why it matters.
- [Food crisis as 1.5 million Syrians could be displaced, says WFP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/food-crisis-as-1-5-million-syrians-could-be-displaced-says-wfp/): The ongoing fighting in Syria is expected to displace around 1.5 million people, says the UN World Food Programme.
- [India Issues Travel Advisory For Syria Amid Escalating Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/india-issues-travel-advisory-for-syria-amid-escalating-tensions/): “In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in the advisory.
- [Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/trump-backs-his-pentagon-chief-nominee-pete-hegseth-as-controversies-mount/): The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct.
- ['Worst-Ever Attack On Hindus': Ex-Diplomat, Former IB Chief In Civil Society Group That Slams Bangladesh’s Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/worst-ever-attack-on-hindus-ex-diplomat-former-ib-chief-in-civil-society-group-that-slams-bangladeshs-yunus-govt/): Supported by the RSS and other organisations, the civil society group will stage a symbolic protest march to the Bangladesh embassy in Delhi on December 10, which is also coinciding with Human Rights Day
- [Putin Announces Plan To Deploy Oreshnik Missiles In Belarus By Late 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/putin-announces-plan-to-deploy-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-by-late-2025/): Russia fired the Oreshnik at a Ukrainian city last month in what Putin described as a first test of the weapon in combat conditions
- [Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Homs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/thousands-flee-as-syrian-insurgents-advance-to-doorstep-of-homs/): The insurgents, led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have vowed to march to Homs and the capital, Damascus, Assad’s seat of power.
- [McLaren’s F1 title hopes rise as Ferrari’s take a hit in Abu Dhabi finale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/mclarens-f1-title-hopes-rise-as-ferraris-take-a-hit-in-abu-dhabi-finale/): Chares Leclerc gets 10 place grid penalty for battery change at Abu Dhabi GP in blow to Ferrari title hopes.
- [Why did Syria’s opposition forces choose now to attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/why-did-syrias-opposition-forces-choose-now-to-attack/): The war in Syria had been at a stalemate for years until surprise rebel offensive against the Assad regime.
- [US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/us-appeals-court-upholds-tiktok-law-forcing-its-sale/): The ruling now increases the possibility of an unprecedented ban in just six weeks of TikTok in the US.
- [Federal Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring Sale Or Ban Of TikTok In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/federal-appeals-court-upholds-law-requiring-sale-or-ban-of-tiktok-in-us/): A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the US..
- [Assad 'Loses' Deir Ezzor To US Ally SDF, Syrian Rebels March on Homs, HTS Lists Offensive Goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/assad-loses-deir-ezzor-to-us-ally-sdf-syrian-rebels-march-on-homs-hts-lists-offensive-goal/): Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says ultimate goal of rebels is to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. “It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal,” al-Jolani said of the offensive which has seen rebels seize Aleppo and Hama in a matter of days. The rebels were just […]
- [Everton vs Liverpool: EPL, kickoff time, team news, where to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/everton-vs-liverpool-epl-kickoff-time-team-news-where-to-watch/): Everton host Liverpool for the final time at Goodison Park on Saturday but the Reds’ manager is prioritising the win.
- ['India Now Supposedly An Enemy': Taslima Nasreen Slams Bangladesh's Shift Towards Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/india-now-supposedly-an-enemy-taslima-nasreen-slams-bangladeshs-shift-towards-pakistan/): Nasreen expressed her disappointment over the growing ties between Bangladesh & Pakistan, highlighting the stark contrast between the historical relationship Bangladesh had with India
- [Israel Eliminates Head Of Hamas' Aerial Defense Unit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/israel-eliminates-head-of-hamas-aerial-defense-unit/): Al-Najar was one of the masterminds of the aerial infiltration into Israel on October 7.
- [Israeli President Calls Elon Musk To Discuss Revival Of Hostage Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/israeli-president-calls-elon-musk-to-discuss-revival-of-hostage-talks-report/): President Herzog had made a call to Musk, who has been appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), at the request of hostage family members
- [Cholera outbreak in South Sudan ‘rapidly escalating’, aid group warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/cholera-outbreak-in-south-sudan-rapidly-escalating-aid-group-warns/): Doctors Without Borders says fears growing that outbreak will spread from Upper Nile state to surrounding areas.
- [Starc far from ‘slow’ as career best gives Australia the edge over India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/starc-far-from-slow-as-career-best-gives-australia-the-edge-over-india/): Australia dominate the first day of the second Test against India as Mitchell Starc takes career-best bowling figures.
- [Bahamas setback: What’s Trump’s plan to expel migrants to third countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/bahamas-setback-whats-trumps-plan-to-expel-migrants-to-third-countries/): Trump’s incoming administration wants to send immigrants to countries they have no links to, reports say.
- [Greta Thunberg on Gaza: “This has shown the true colours of the world”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/greta-thunberg-on-gaza-this-has-shown-the-true-colours-of-the-world/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to renowned activist and environmentalist Greta Thunberg.
- [EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc announce ‘win-win’ free trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/eu-and-south-americas-mercosur-bloc-announce-win-win-free-trade-deal/): Agreement reached after more than 20 years of negotiations still faces backlash from some EU countries, such as France.
- [Climate Justice, Indigenous rights, and the settler-colonial mindset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/climate-justice-indigenous-rights-and-the-settler-colonial-mindset/): Marc Lamont Hill in conversation with activist Nick Estes about Indigenous rights and the need for climate justice.
- [Secret Service Chief Ronald Rowe Unleashes On Congressman At Trump Assassination Attempt Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/secret-service-chief-ronald-rowe-unleashes-on-congressman-at-trump-assassination-attempt-hearing/): A Congressional hearing into two failed assassination attempts on Donald Trump during his presidential campaign turned into a shouting match. Texas Representative Pat Fallon questioned Secret Service chief Ronald Rowe’s appearance at a ceremony commemorating the 9/11 attacks. “Do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes, Congressman,” Rowe retorted as both men accused each other of […]
- [Romania’s top court annuls results of presidential election’s first round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/romanias-top-court-annuls-results-of-presidential-elections-first-round/): Constitutional Court says move aims to ensure ‘correctness, legality’ of process amid Russian interference claims.
- [Israeli forces strike, storm Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital with ‘no warning’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/israeli-forces-strike-storm-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-with-no-warning/): The World Health Organization says Israel issued no warning for the strike on the hospital that killed four staff.
- [What might four more years of Donald Trump look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/what-might-four-more-years-of-donald-trump-look-like/): What is next for the United States as it embarks on a second Trump presidency. 
- [Meet Axel Pons, Former Racing Star Who Has Been Walking Barefoot For Six Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/meet-axel-pons-former-racing-star-who-has-been-walking-barefoot-for-six-years/): Axel Pons, son of renowned racer Sito Pons, pursued motorcycle racing before stepping away in 2016. After briefly venturing into modeling, he embarked on his barefoot journey around the world in 2019
- [Biden Lights National Christmas Tree in Final Presidential Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/biden-lights-national-christmas-tree-in-final-presidential-ceremony/): President Joe Biden attended the annual National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, marking the last of his presidency. Biden wished the crowd a Merry Christmas and invoked the “light of liberty” for America. In his remarks, he expressed gratitude, offered blessings, and honored US troops. The ceremony, a tradition celebrated for over 100 years, […]
- [India's Foreign Secretary To Visit Bangladesh On December 9 Amid Rising Attacks On Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/indias-foreign-secretary-to-visit-bangladesh-on-december-9-amid-rising-attacks-on-hindus/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed in a press briefing that Misri will meet his Bangladeshi counterpart and there will be several other meetings during the visit
- [Drones, Guided Missiles: How Homegrown Military Tech Is Powering Rebel Offensive In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/drones-guided-missiles-how-homegrown-military-tech-is-powering-rebel-offensive-in-syria/): A lightning offensive and rapid gains by Syrian rebels, have stunned Assad’s forces. As rebels gain more ground in northwestern Syria, locally made weapons are credited as a vital source for their success.Analysts say that just five years ago rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was a beleaguered jihadist force, fighting to survive. Now, in its […]
- [The Dior Saga: How This Luxury Handbag Sparked One Of South Korea's Biggest Political Scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/the-dior-saga-how-this-luxury-handbag-sparked-one-of-south-koreas-biggest-political-scandals/): The scandal has resurfaced at a time when pressure is mounting for President Yoon’s impeachment, following his decision to declare martial law on Tuesday night
- [Melbourne Synagogue Fire Believed Deliberate; Police Search for Two Masked Suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/melbourne-synagogue-fire-believed-deliberate-police-search-for-two-masked-suspects/): A synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was deliberately set on fire by masked arsonists, prompting police to search for two suspects. Victorian Police Detective Inspector Chris Murray stated the attack was targeted, though the motive remains unclear. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act as antisemitic, calling it a shocking attack on Australian values and the […]
- [How Diamond Batteries Can Provide Continuous Power For Thousands Of Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/how-diamond-batteries-can-provide-continuous-power-for-thousands-of-years/): The battery’s longevity stems from carbon-14, with a 5,700-year half-life. Thus it will retain 50% of its power even after millennia
- [Pakistan’s Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/pakistans-imran-khan-warns-of-civil-disobedience-amid-legal-woes-protests/): Former PM makes new threat days after security forces cracked down on a major protest by his party and supporters.
- [Who accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/who-accuses-israel-of-committing-genocide-in-gaza/): Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. They aren’t the only ones reaching this assessment.
- [Thousands flee Syria’s Homs city as opposition forces close in: War monitor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/thousands-flee-syrias-homs-city-as-opposition-forces-close-in-war-monitor/): Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are near outskirts of Homs, according to <span>Syrian Observatory for Human Rights</span>.
- [Israeli forces attack and raid hospital in Gaza siege zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/israeli-forces-attack-and-raid-hospital-in-gaza-siege-zone/): Israeli forces have raided Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital in the latest of a series of attacks on the facility.
- [No, President Yoon’s attempted coup was not a desperate act of nostalgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/no-president-yoons-attempted-coup-was-not-a-desperate-act-of-nostalgia/): Authoritarianism is still very much in vogue, in Washington and Seoul alike.
- [From 2nd Lady To FBI Boss: These 4 Indian-Americans Are Key To The Success Of Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/from-2nd-lady-to-fbi-boss-these-4-indian-americans-are-key-to-the-success-of-trump-2-0/): These include a doctor from Kolkata, who will head the US Health Department, a woman from Andhra Pradesh set to become the Second Lady.
- [Russia 'Will Use Any Means To Defend Itself' Lavrov On Oreshnik Strike, General Contradicts Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/russia-will-use-any-means-to-defend-itself-lavrov-on-oreshnik-strike-general-contradicts-putin/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview broadcast on Thursday (Dec. 5), said the use of a hypersonic missile in the Ukraine war sought to make the West understand that Moscow was ready to use any means to ensure no “strategic defeat” would be inflicted on Moscow.Lavrov also said it was a “very serious […]
- [Israel kills dozens of civilians across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/israel-kills-dozens-of-civilians-across-gaza/): Israeli forces target several residential buildings in Gaza City, Rafah and central areas of the Gaza Strip.
- [Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/messis-miami-to-open-expanded-2025-club-world-cup-against-egypts-al-ahly/): The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.
- [Indian Student Stabbed To Death By Roommate In Canada, Accused In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/indian-student-stabbed-to-death-by-roommate-in-canada-accused-in-custody/): Gurasis Singh, hailing from Punjab’s Ludhiana, was stabbed to death by his roommate following a physical altercation in the kitchen.
- [Syrian Rebels Liberate Hama, Celebrate Victory Over Assad Forces After Week-Long Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/syrian-rebels-liberate-hama-celebrate-victory-over-assad-forces-after-week-long-offensive/): Syrian rebels celebrated the capture of Hama on December 5 after a decisive advance. Fighters from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham cheered and chanted, claiming victory over Assad’s forces, with plans to continue their campaign toward Damascus. Celebratory gunfire echoed as residents expressed joy and relief, welcoming the rebels and marking it as a historic moment. Local […]
- [Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/waqf-bill-why-indian-muslims-worry-about-modi-plan-for-14bn-endowments/): Muslim land endowments in India span an area twice the size of Mauritius. Now a battle for their control is on.
- [Hong Kong court rejects first legal challenge to 2024 national security law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/hong-kong-court-rejects-first-legal-challenge-to-2024-national-security-law/): Judge dismisses bid for early release by man sentenced to five years in prision for ‘inciting secession’.
- [IV bag contamination suspected to have killed 13 children in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/iv-bag-contamination-suspected-to-have-killed-13-children-in-mexico/): President says situation ‘under control’ but episode marks new low for underfunded system in ‘critical’ condition.
- ['You're Welcome': Trump As Bitcoin Surges Past Over $100,000 After His Election Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/youre-welcome-trump-as-bitcoin-surges-past-over-100000-after-his-election-win/): Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark after Trump nominated cryptocurrency backer Paul Atkins to head the US securities regulator.
- [New York Museum Unveils $45 Million On-Loan Plant-Eating Dinosaur Fossil 'Apex'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/new-york-museum-unveils-45-million-on-loan-plant-eating-dinosaur-fossil-apex/): The American Museum of Natural History unveiled the 11-foot and 20-foot-long almost complete skeleton of the Jurassic Period dinosaur.
- [Lavrov Warns West on 'Strategic Defeat,' Stresses Russia's Red Lines and Hypersonic Resolve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/lavrov-warns-west-on-strategic-defeat-stresses-russias-red-lines-and-hypersonic-resolve/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, stated that Russia is prepared to “use any means” to prevent a strategic defeat, targeting the US and its allies supplying weapons to Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized the significance of Moscow’s recent hypersonic missile use as a warning to the West, asserting it demonstrated Russia’s […]
- [Are we your perfect victims now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/are-we-your-perfect-victims-now/): In memory of Mahmoud Almadhoun, the beloved Gaza Soup Kitchen chef killed in a Israeli drone attack on November 30.
- [Russia ready to use ‘any means’ to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/russia-ready-to-use-any-means-to-prevent-defeat-in-ukraine-lavrov/): Russia’s top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine.
- [Arsonists Target Melbourne Synagogue, Breakthrough For Israel And Hamas In Egypt-Proposed Gaza Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/arsonists-target-melbourne-synagogue-breakthrough-for-israel-and-hamas-in-egypt-proposed-gaza-deal/): A devastating fire ripped through the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on the morning of Dec. 6. The arson wounded two people and caused significant damage to the historic building, as per reports. Australian police are treating the incident as “deliberately lit fire” and said that two masked individuals appear to have started the blaze.Meanwhile, […]
- [Couple Caught During Mile-High Romp Near Plane's Cockpit, Crew Under Fire For Leaking Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/couple-caught-during-mile-high-romp-near-planes-cockpit-crew-under-fire-for-leaking-video/): A leaked X-rated clip of the incident, now surfacing on social media, allegedly shows the woman kneeling while performing the act on her partner.
- [China Promoting 'Love Education' Amid Declining Interest In Marriage, Kids. How Will It Work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/china-promoting-love-education-amid-declining-interest-in-marriage-kids-how-will-it-work/): Despite being the world’s second-most populous country, China is facing a rapidly aging population as more and more youth are moving away from marriages.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,016](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1016/): These were the key developments on the 1,016th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/biden-mulls-preemptive-pardons-for-us-officials-in-trumps-firing-line/): Outgoing US administration fears revenge attacks against critics like former Republican legislator Liz Cheney.
- [Joe Biden Appears To Doze Off At African Summit, Internet Says 'He Does Not Care'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/joe-biden-appears-to-doze-off-at-african-summit-internet-says-he-does-not-care/): Joe Biden was captured with his eyes closed during a summit in Angola, sparking online speculation about whether he dozed off. The incident has reignited debates over Biden’s age.
- [Colombia: 23-Year-Old Hitwoman 'The Doll' Held For Murder Of Ex-Lover, Multiple Gang Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/colombia-23-year-old-hitwoman-the-doll-held-for-murder-of-ex-lover-multiple-gang-killings/): Karen Juliath Ojeda Rodriguez, 23, allegedly led a small cadre of hitmen in her reign of terror in Colombia’s Barrancabermeja before being arrested.
- [Woman Who Snuck On New York-Paris Flight Charged As 'Stowaway'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/woman-who-snuck-on-new-york-paris-flight-charged-as-stowaway/): Svetlana Dali, a Russian with US residency, is alleged to have bypassed a checkpoint at New York airport, before sneaking aboard a Delta Airlines flight.
- [World Bank announces record $100bn support for world’s poorest countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/world-bank-announces-record-100bn-support-for-worlds-poorest-countries/): International development organisation says sum will be deployed to support 78 countries that ‘need it most’.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Hama as Syrian opposition fighters enter city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/al-jazeera-reports-from-hama-as-syrian-opposition-fighters-enter-city/): There were scenes of celebration on the streets of Hama in Syria as opposition fighters entered the city centre.
- [Trump taps hawkish former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/trump-taps-hawkish-former-senator-david-perdue-as-ambassador-to-china/): US president-elect says ex-Georgia senator will help maintain a ‘productive working relationship with China’.
- ['Apparently Did It 10-12 Times…': Prince Harry Breaks Silence On Divorce Rumours With Meghan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/apparently-did-it-10-12-times-prince-harry-breaks-silence-on-divorce-rumours-with-meghan/): Prince Harry highlighted the constant interest in the couple’s life, which was “definitely not a good thing” and shared his goals.
- [Bangladesh News | Bangladesh Calls Back Its Diplomats From India Amid Diplomatic Tensions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/bangladesh-news-bangladesh-calls-back-its-diplomats-from-india-amid-diplomatic-tensions-news18/): Bangladesh News | Bangladesh Calls Back Its Diplomats From India Amid Diplomatic Tensions | News18 Bangladesh calls back two of its senior diplomats from India amid diplomatic tensions between the two nations over persecution of Hindus in Dhaka n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue As US Ambassador To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/trump-nominates-former-senator-david-perdue-as-us-ambassador-to-china/): Perdue, who is one of the richest Senators in the US, was hailed as a “loyal supporter” by Trump, who also credited his business experience.
- [Can Indian billionaire Gautam Adani be tried in the US for India ‘crimes’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/can-indian-billionaire-gautam-adani-be-tried-in-the-us-for-india-crimes/): The recent allegations by US prosecutors highlight jurisdictional complexities that could determine Adani’s fate.
- [Inscription On Bullets, Fake ID, New Video Deepen Mystery Over UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/inscription-on-bullets-fake-id-new-video-deepen-mystery-over-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooter/): UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel on December 4. The police have found messages on the bullets and said he stayed at a hotel using a fake ID.
- [South Korea’s ruling party leader calls for suspension of Yoon’s powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/south-koreas-ruling-party-leader-calls-for-suspension-of-yoons-powers/): Han Dong-hoon says ‘credible evidence’ shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
- [Macron Remains Defiant In Face Of Calls To Resign, Vows To Stay In Office Till Term Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/macron-remains-defiant-in-face-of-calls-to-resign-vows-to-stay-in-office-till-term-expires/): Parties have blamed Macron of exacerbating the crisis with his ill-fated decision of snap elections that left no party with a majority in the Parliament.
- ['Must Lead By Example': India Calls Out Developed Nations For Climate Crisis At Key ICJ Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/must-lead-by-example-india-calls-out-developed-nations-for-climate-crisis-at-key-icj-hearing/): India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday.
- [Syrian Rebels Take Control Of Key City Of Hama In Devastating Blow To Assad's Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/syrian-rebels-take-control-of-key-city-of-hama-in-devastating-blow-to-assads-army/): Hama is strategically located in central Syria and was crucial for the Army to secure the capital and seat of power in Damascus.
- [Bangladesh Recalls Diplomats From India's Kolkata, Tripura Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/bangladesh-recalls-diplomats-from-indias-kolkata-tripura-amid-rising-tensions/): Two senior Bangladeshi diplomats in India were “urgently” recalled on Thursday amid the rising tensions between both nations.
- [US police release images of person of interest in UnitedHealth CEO’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/us-police-release-images-of-person-of-interest-in-unitedhealth-ceos-murder/): New York Police Department releases CCTV stills showing a man wearing a hooded jacket with his face clearly visible.
- [Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/paraguay-expels-visiting-chinese-envoy-who-urged-lawmakers-to-reject-taiwan/): China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America where trade concerns have led countries to end relations with Taiwan.
- [US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal MAX 737 crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/06/us-judge-rejects-boeing-plea-deal-in-fatal-max-737-crashes/): Ruling creates uncertainty around Boeing’s criminal prosecution in connection with development of its bestselling plane.
- [Memphis rejects federal calls for police oversight after Tyre Nichols probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/memphis-rejects-federal-calls-for-police-oversight-after-tyre-nichols-probe/): Police practices in the US city came under scrutiny following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
- [Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Hamas official says talks resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-dozens-as-hamas-official-says-talks-resume/): Israel struck displacement camp in al-Mawasi as Amnesty says Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide.
- [Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/russias-lavrov-clashes-with-blinken-at-osce-meeting/): Blinken emphasizes Ukraine’s sovereign right to make choices about its future without interference from Moscow.
- [Cuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/cuba-restores-power-grid-but-planned-outages-to-resume-amid-energy-crisis/): School and work activities resume, but Cuban authorities say policy of rolling, five-hour daily blackouts will continue.
- [South Korea President Yoon under investigation for martial law chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/south-korea-president-yoon-under-investigation-for-martial-law-chaos/): South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol for sedition after his martial law declaration spark chaos
- [Syrian opposition forces capture Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syrian-opposition-forces-capture-hama/): Syrian opposition fighters have entered and taken control of large parts of the city of Hama.
- [Syria Army Confirms Hama Fall, HTS Warns Iraq, Hezbollah 'Stands By' Assad, Russia Vows Military Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/syria-army-confirms-hama-fall-hts-warns-iraq-hezbollah-stands-by-assad-russia-vows-military-aid/): The Syrian army withdrew from Hama after insurgents breached its defenses in the latest setback for President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement came after rebels said they had entered Hama after three days of intense clashes with government forces on its outskirts. The Syrian army said it redeployed from Hama and took positions outside the city […]
- [PM Modi Sends High-Level Indian Delegation To Attend Kerala Priest's Ordination At Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/pm-modi-sends-high-level-indian-delegation-to-attend-kerala-priests-ordination-at-vatican/): Koovakad is one of the 21 priests elevated to the rank of cardinal in a special announcement by Pope Francis on October 6
- [‘Muhammad’ Now UK’s Most Favourite Name For Baby Boys, 'Olivia' Top Choice For Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/05/muhammad-now-uks-most-favourite-name-for-baby-boys-olivia-top-choice-for-girls/): Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales in 2023 with over 4,600 registrations.
- [Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren clinch F1 Constructors’ title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/norris-wins-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-mclaren-clinch-f1-constructors-title/): Lando Norris’s victory allows McLaren to win the Formula One Constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998.
- [Who is Bashar al-Assad, Ousted Syrian Leader Whose Family Ruled With Iron Fist For Half A Century?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/who-is-bashar-al-assad-ousted-syrian-leader-whose-family-ruled-with-iron-fist-for-half-a-century/): The Syrian government fell on December 8, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule as rebels entered Damascus after a swift offensive. Opposition sources claim President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, though his whereabouts remain unclear. Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali called for free elections, marking a potential new era for Syria. Assad, initially seen as […]
- [Canada’s Sukh Dhaliwal Threatened Me Over 1984 Riots Motion: MP Chandra Arya | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/canadas-sukh-dhaliwal-threatened-me-over-1984-riots-motion-mp-chandra-arya-exclusive/): The incident allegedly took place after Dhaliwal, MP for Surrey-Newton in B.C., attempted to get unanimous consent from the House on a motion to condemn the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India as “genocide”
- [Turkiye urges inclusivity, fair treatment of minorities in post-Assad Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/turkiye-urges-inclusivity-fair-treatment-of-minorities-in-post-assad-syria/): Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stresses importance of national unity and sovereignty after fall of Bashar al-Assad gov’t.
- [Syria Civil War LIVE: Damascus Cancels Flight Ops Till December 18, West Hails Fall Of 'Barbaric' Assad Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syria-civil-war-live-damascus-cancels-flight-ops-till-december-18-west-hails-fall-of-barbaric-assad-regime/): Syria Civil War: Russia, a close ally, said President Bashar al-Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions on a peaceful transfer of power
- [Syrian Rebels Storm Presidential Palace; Loot Furniture, Assad’s Personal Belongings| Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-rebels-storm-presidential-palace-loot-furniture-assads-personal-belongings-watch/): Several videos were doing rounds the corner on social media where people were seen roaming and filming inside the presidential palace.
- [Syria’s Bashar al-Assad: The president who lost his homeland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrias-bashar-al-assad-the-president-who-lost-his-homeland/): Overthrown president leaves a country in ruins and questions about what’s next.
- [Exiled Syrians around the world celebrate the end of Assad’s rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/exiled-syrians-around-the-world-celebrate-the-end-of-assads-rule/): Syrians in cities around the world are celebrating Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
- [Video: Detainees released from notorious Syrian prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/video-detainees-released-from-notorious-syrian-prisons/): Videos show the moments opposition fighters opened jail cells in notorious Syrian regime prisons to free detainees.
- [Russia Confirms Assad's 'Resignation' As Syrian President, Says 'He Left The Country'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/russia-confirms-assads-resignation-as-syrian-president-says-he-left-the-country/): Syrian rebels declared the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad following the complete seizure of Damascus on Sunday.
- [Three Bangladesh Nationalist Party Fronts March To Indian High Commission In Dhaka | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/three-bangladesh-nationalist-party-fronts-march-to-indian-high-commission-in-dhaka-news18/): 3 Bangladesh Nationalist Party fronts march to Indian High Commission in Dhaka accusing Indian government of sabotaging Bangladesh Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Assad’s Flight Out of Damascus Crashes? IL-76 ‘Carrying’ Syria Prez ‘Goes Off Radar’ Near Al-Suwayri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/assads-flight-out-of-damascus-crashes-il-76-carrying-syria-prez-goes-off-radar-near-al-suwayri/): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fled the country as rebels captured Damascus on December 8, signaling the potential collapse of his regime. Conflicting reports suggest Assad may be in Latakia, near Russia’s Khmeimim airbase, or in Tehran. Speculation grew after a flight from Damascus disappeared from radar, with some claiming Assad was aboard. While opposition […]
- [Who Is Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, Leader Of The Insurgency That Overthrew Syria's Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/who-is-abu-mohammed-al-golani-leader-of-the-insurgency-that-overthrew-syrias-assad/): Al-Golani’s ties to al-Qaida stretch back to 2003, when he joined extremists battling US troops in Iraq. The Syrian native was detained by the US military but remained in Iraq
- [20-Year-Old Indian-Origin Man Shot Dead In Canada, 2nd Case After Student Fatally Stabbed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/20-year-old-indian-origin-man-shot-dead-in-canada-2nd-case-after-student-fatally-stabbed/): The victim was reportedly identified Harshandeep Singh, a Sikh security guard. The incident took place on December 6, the second such case this week as a 22-year-old Indian student was fatally stabbed in Ontario
- [Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/ghanas-former-president-john-mahama-wins-election/): Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama.
- [Sergey Lavrov on Syria, Ukraine, and Russia’s global strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/sergey-lavrov-on-syria-ukraine-and-russias-global-strategy/): Russian foreign minister discusses Syria’s crisis, Ukraine conflict and Moscow’s role in global diplomacy at Doha Forum.
- [Joyous celebrations across Syria after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/joyous-celebrations-across-syria-after-al-assads-fall/): Syrian opposition fighters have declared that the country has been “liberated” after they stormed the capital.
- [Canadian MP Opposes Motion To Declare 1984 Riots As 'Genocide', Accuses Khalistani Lobby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/canadian-mp-opposes-motion-to-declare-1984-riots-as-genocide-accuses-khalistani-lobby/): Chandra Arya said that he was the only Member of Parliament present to oppose the motion, and his single objection was enough to prevent its approval
- [Israeli Raids Rock Syria, Target Air Defence Bases Near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/israeli-raids-rock-syria-target-air-defence-bases-near-damascus/): Two large explosions rock the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday.
- [France Welcomes Fall Of Syria's Assad, Turkey Urges War Displaced Citizens’ Homecoming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/france-welcomes-fall-of-syrias-assad-turkey-urges-war-displaced-citizens-homecoming/): Paris appealed to the citizens for “unity and reconciliation, and condemned all forms of extremism
- [Israel’s war on Gaza – Fatima Bhutto and Dominique de Villepin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/israels-war-on-gaza-fatima-bhutto-and-dominique-de-villepin/): Fatima Bhutto and former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin on the global response to Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad Regime: Who Are They? What Territories Do They Control?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-rebels-overthrow-assad-regime-who-are-they-what-territories-do-they-control/): The Syrian rebels are led by the most powerful insurgent group in the country, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army
- [Assad Regime Shocked By Rebel Takeover Of Syria: What Comes Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/assad-regime-shocked-by-rebel-takeover-of-syria-what-comes-next/): Assad’s downfall has disrupted the “Axis of Resistance” that connects Tehran to Hezbollah in Lebanon through Syria.
- [What Happened To Bashar Al-Assad After Rebel Takeover Of Syria? Flight Path Sparks Mystery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/what-happened-to-bashar-al-assad-after-rebel-takeover-of-syria-flight-path-sparks-mystery/): Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fled the country on Sunday as rebel groups reached Damascus, leading to the fall of his regime.
- ['Challenges From Gaza To Lebanon To Syria': Jaishankar At Manama Dialogue In Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/challenges-from-gaza-to-lebanon-to-syria-jaishankar-at-manama-dialogue-in-bahrain/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed to the crisis-ridden Middle East amid the swiftly developing situation in Syria, where rebels have overthrown the Bashar al-Assad regime
- [Ex-Syrian PM to supervise state bodies until transition, al-Julani says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/ex-syrian-pm-to-supervise-state-bodies-until-transition-al-julani-says/): Bashar al-Assad-appointed Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali says gov’t ready to ‘extend its hand’ to opposition.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,018](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1018/): Here are the key developments on the 1,018th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/opposition-fighters-seize-al-assad-presidential-palace-in-syrias-damascus/): Syrian rebels have taken over the Presidential Palace in Damascus as Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts remain unknown.
- [UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/uns-syria-envoy-expresses-cautious-hope-after-al-assads-fall/): Geir Pedersen says Syria is at a ‘watershed moment’, acknowledges ‘immense’ challenges ahead.
- [‘Tyrant Ousted’: Syria Rebels ‘Capture’ Damascus After Homs, Assad’s PM To Lead Till ‘Transfer Of…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/tyrant-ousted-syria-rebels-capture-damascus-after-homs-assads-pm-to-lead-till-transfer-of/): On December 8, Islamist-led Syrian rebels claimed to have captured Damascus, with President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fleeing the country. The rebels announced the end of Assad’s rule, seizing key locations including the public broadcasting building and breaking into the infamous Sednaya prison to release prisoners. Thousands celebrated in the streets, chanting for freedom. Syrian Prime […]
- [What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/what-happened-in-syria-how-did-al-assad-fall/): Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. Here is how it unravelled.
- [World reacts to Bashar al-Assad’s fall, capture of Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/world-reacts-to-bashar-al-assads-fall-capture-of-syrias-damascus/): Opposition fighters’ lightning advance into the capital marks a historic turning point for the country.
- ['World Is Waiting': Trump Urges Putin To End Ukraine War As Assad Regime Collapses In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/world-is-waiting-trump-urges-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-as-assad-regime-collapses-in-syria/): Trump’s remarks came after he met Zelenskyy in Paris along with Macron and held discussions about Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Celebrations, Gunfire In Damascus After Syrian Opposition Fighters Reach Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/celebrations-gunfire-in-damascus-after-syrian-opposition-fighters-reach-capital/): Celebrations erupted in Damascus early on Sunday after insurgents said they had entered the Syrian capital following their advance across the country. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Donald Trump Calls For Immediate Ceasefire Amis Tensions In Syria | Syria War | Trump News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/donald-trump-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-amis-tensions-in-syria-syria-war-trump-news-news18/): | Donald Trump calls for immediate ceasefire amid escalating tensions in Syria urges Putin to act immediatelyand he has also requested China to help in establishing peace n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Syrian PM ‘ready to support transition of power’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-pm-ready-to-support-transition-of-power/): Syrian Prime Minster Mohammed al-Jalali says he’s ready to support a transition of power.
- [Syrian Rebels Declare Damascus 'Liberated' In First Televised Address, Army Says Fight Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-rebels-declare-damascus-liberated-in-first-televised-address-army-says-fight-continues/): Bashar Al-Assad fled the country on Sunday as rebels fought their way into Damascus after days of fighting and capturing other major cities.
- [The Great Rescue Of 2015: How Russia’s Intervention Kept Syria’s Assad In Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/the-great-rescue-of-2015-how-russias-intervention-kept-syrias-assad-in-power/): Syria Civil War: On September 30, 2015, the Russian Federation entered Syria, stopping the rebels and saving the Bashar Assad regime in Damascus
- [Syrian Rebels Topple Statues Of Assad's Father, Drag It Along Road In Dramatic Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-rebels-topple-statues-of-assads-father-drag-it-along-road-in-dramatic-video/): Many supporters of the rebel group described the moment as “symbolic,” noting that Bashar al-Assad had previously tortured rebel forces during years of civil war.
- [Overjoyed Syrian opposition supporters interrupt Al Jazeera live report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/overjoyed-syrian-opposition-supporters-interrupt-al-jazeera-live-report/): Syrian opposition supporters interrupted Al Jazeera reporter Zeina Khodr with cheers of victory during her live report.
- [Celebrations in Damascus as Assad regime falls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/celebrations-in-damascus-as-assad-regime-falls/): People celebrated in the streets of Damascus after Syria’s opposition fighters toppled the Assad regime.
- [Opposition fighters on state TV say Syria ‘has been liberated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/opposition-fighters-on-state-tv-say-syria-has-been-liberated/): Syrian opposition fighters have spoken on state TV to say that ‘the regime of tyrant Basar al-Assad has been toppled’.
- [Celebrations in Damascus as Syrian opposition declares end of al-Assad rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/celebrations-in-damascus-as-syrian-opposition-declares-end-of-al-assad-rule/): Crowds gather at a main square after opposition fighters seize Syrian capital.
- [Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/australia-beat-india-by-10-wickets-in-adelaide-test-to-level-series-1-1/): Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar series.
- [Tensions Surround In South Korea After President Yoon Suk Yeol Announces Martial Law | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/tensions-surround-in-south-korea-after-president-yoon-suk-yeol-announces-martial-law-world-360/): | | Tensions also surround South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the entire country into a political chaos declaring ‘Martial Law’ and revoking it hours later after a major outcry n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel-Hezbollah War: Escalating Conflict Sparks Fears of Full-Scale War | Middle East Conflict News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/israel-hezbollah-war-escalating-conflict-sparks-fears-of-full-scale-war-middle-east-conflict-news/): | | Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon And Hezbollah’s retaliation has raised concerns about a potential full-scale conflictTensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached a boiling point, with Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah’s retaliation sparking concerns of a potential full-scale conflict. As the situation continues to escalate, Donald Trump has weighed in, warning Hamas. Stay […]
- [Trump, Macron's 17-Second 'Aggressive' Handshake At Notre Dame Reopening Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/trump-macrons-17-second-aggressive-handshake-at-notre-dame-reopening-goes-viral-watch/): Trump and Macron’s 17-second handshake in Paris didn’t break their previous record of 29 seconds during a 2017 event. 
- [Bashar Al-Assad, The President Who Ignited Syrian Civil War And Oversaw 500,000 Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/bashar-al-assad-the-president-who-ignited-syrian-civil-war-and-oversaw-500000-killings/): Syria was thrown into a civil war by President Bashar Al-Assad as he led a bloody crackdown on the peaceful protestors in 2011. Assad fled the country on Sunday, as a result of rebels storming Damascus.
- [England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/england-thump-new-zealand-by-323-runs-to-win-second-test-take-series/): Visitors secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series despite Blundell’s defiant century in New Zealand’s second innings.
- [Hamas Releases Video Of Israeli Hostage, His Mother Calls Netanyahu For 'Release'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/hamas-releases-video-of-israeli-hostage-his-mother-calls-netanyahu-for-release/): The Israeli hostage called for public pressure on the Israeli government to secure the release of all captives held in Gaza.
- [LA Galaxy beat NY Red Bulls 2-1 to lift MLS Cup for the sixth time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/la-galaxy-beat-ny-red-bulls-2-1-to-lift-mls-cup-for-the-sixth-time/): Galaxy end their 10-year trophy drought with a record-extending sixth title, thanks to goals from Paintsil and Joveljic.
- ['Great Man': Trump Meets Prince William After Paris Notre Dame Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/great-man-trump-meets-prince-william-after-paris-notre-dame-ceremony/): Donald Trump met with Prince of Wales William and held discussions over a range of global issues.
- [Syrian PM Says Ready For Handover Of Power As Damascus Falls To Rebels, Biden Monitors Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-pm-says-ready-for-handover-of-power-as-damascus-falls-to-rebels-biden-monitors-situation/): President Bashar Al-Assad fled Damascus as rebel forces stormed the Syrian capital on Sunday, leading to the fall of his regime.
- [Opposition fighters take Syrian capital, Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/opposition-fighters-take-syrian-capital-damascus/): Opposition forces declare Syria free of Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country.
- [Pope Francis Elevates Indian Priest As Cardinal, PM Modi Says 'Matter Of Immense Pride'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/pope-francis-elevates-indian-priest-as-cardinal-pm-modi-says-matter-of-immense-pride/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other senior leaders and heads of churches across India have welcomed the announcement with joy and pride.
- [Syrian President Assad Flees Damascus As Rebels Storm Capital, Take Over Television Network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrian-president-assad-flees-damascus-as-rebels-storm-capital-take-over-television-network/): The Bashar Al-Assad regime collapsed as the rebel forces entered Damascus on Sunday, forcing the President to flee the capital city, according to sources.
- [Ahead Of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Scheduled Visit To Bangladesh Attacks On Hindus Have Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/ahead-of-foreign-secretary-vikram-misris-scheduled-visit-to-bangladesh-attacks-on-hindus-have-rise/): Ahead of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s scheduled visit to Bangladesh on Monday, attacks on the Hindu community have escalated, drawing sharp condemnation from India n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/biden-administration-unveils-new-988m-us-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/): In waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia.
- [Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/three-police-officers-in-brazil-sentenced-in-tear-gas-suffocation-case/): The three officers were convicted in the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a Black man who died in police custody.
- [World leaders gather for reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/world-leaders-gather-for-reopening-of-notre-dame-cathedral-in-paris/): French President Emmanuel Macron thanks all who ‘saved, helped, rebuilt’ beloved cathedral after devastating 2019 fire.
- [22 Terrorists, 6 Soldiers Killed During Security Operations In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/22-terrorists-6-soldiers-killed-during-security-operations-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): There has been an uptick in terrorism incidents by militants & separatist groups in Pakistan in recent months as TTP and other outfits have intensified actions against security forces
- ['Net Is Tightening': New York Mayor On UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Suspected Killer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/net-is-tightening-new-york-mayor-on-unitedhealthcare-ceos-suspected-killer/): Mayor Eric Adams also said detectives knew the name of the fresh-faced suspect, an image of whom was released by investigators Thursday
- [France's Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens After Five-Year Restoration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/frances-notre-dame-cathedral-reopens-after-five-year-restoration/): Ulrich commanded the cathedral to “open your doors” and he entered the magnificently-restored edifice.
- [‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/not-our-fight-president-elect-trump-distances-us-from-syrias-conflict/): In a morning social media post, Republican Donald Trump indicated the US should have ‘nothing to do’ with Syria’s war.
- [Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/qatar-says-momentum-building-back-up-in-gaza-ceasefire-efforts/): Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war.
- [‘Final Phase Begins’: Syria Rebels ‘Encircle’ Damascus, ‘Capture’ Daraa, US Anticipates Assad’s Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/final-phase-begins-syria-rebels-encircle-damascus-capture-daraa-us-anticipates-assads-fall/): On December 7, 2024, Syrian rebels claimed they were about 20 km from Damascus after taking control of Daraa province. Rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani announced the final phase of their campaign to encircle the capital. Meanwhile, the Syrian defense ministry denied these claims, stating forces had not withdrawn from the area. The rapid rebel […]
- [‘No Proposal For BRICS Currency’: EAM Jaishankar After Trump’s Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/no-proposal-for-brics-currency-eam-jaishankar-after-trumps-tariff-threat/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that diplomats have to tell themselves, it’s a messy world.
- [Macron To Host Trilateral Talks With Donald Trump, Zelensky As Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/macron-to-host-trilateral-talks-with-donald-trump-zelensky-as-russia-ukraine-war-intensifies/): Macron welcomed Trump to the Elysée Palace in Paris on Saturday, ahead of the historic reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by fire.
- [Syrian opposition reach Damascus countryside in rapid advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/syrian-opposition-reach-damascus-countryside-in-rapid-advance/): Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance.
- [Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/syria-war-to-have-massive-effect-on-lebanon-us-envoy-hochstein/): The US diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.
- [Germany’s far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/germanys-far-right-afd-picks-chancellor-candidate-first-time/): Alice Weidel’s nomination comes before snap elections expected in February next year.
- ['Not Our Fight': Trump Reacts As Syrian Rebels Close In On Damascus In Big Challenge To Assad | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/not-our-fight-trump-reacts-as-syrian-rebels-close-in-on-damascus-in-big-challenge-to-assad-top-updates/): Rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani announced that their forces had entered the final phase of encircling Damascus, signalling an imminent challenge to Assad’s control
- [South Korean president’s party blocks impeachment vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/south-korean-presidents-party-blocks-impeachment-vote/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s People Power Party staged a walkout in parliament, blocking an impeachment vote.
- [Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/russia-turkiye-iran-want-immediate-end-to-fighting-in-syria-lavrov/): Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’ as Syrian rebels advance.
- [A year into Javier Milei’s presidency, Argentina’s poverty hits a new high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/a-year-into-javier-mileis-presidency-argentinas-poverty-hits-a-new-high/): In Argentina, the poverty rate has surpassed 50 percent in the wake of wide-ranging austerity measures and deregulation.
- [Explosion Cause Several Injuries, Damaged Apartments In The Hague](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/explosion-cause-several-injuries-damaged-apartments-in-the-hague/): At least five homes were destroyed in the incident, authorities said, but it remained unclear how many were trapped under the rubble.
- [Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/where-does-iran-stand-on-syrias-fast-moving-conflict/): Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet.
- [Pakistan protests & the state’s battle for control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/pakistan-protests-the-states-battle-for-control/): Digital blackouts in Pakistan as the establishment and protesters face-off.
- [After Hama, Assad Loses ‘Cradle Of Revolution’? Syrian Rebels ‘Capture’ Daraa ‘Post-Deal With Army’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/after-hama-assad-loses-cradle-of-revolution-syrian-rebels-capture-daraa-post-deal-with-army/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Hezbollah Send 2,000 Fighters To Syria Amid Rebel Offensive: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/hezbollah-send-2000-fighters-to-syria-amid-rebel-offensive-report/): The rebel coalition in Syria has already seized two of Syria’s main cities, Aleppo in the north and Hama in the centre
- [Syria rebels say encircling Damascus as govt denies falling back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/syria-rebels-say-encircling-damascus-as-govt-denies-falling-back/): Earlier, a war monitor and Abdel Ghani said rebels were within 20 kilometres of Damascus as government forces fall back in the face of the offensive gathering even more momentum
- [South Korea vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/south-korea-vote-to-impeach-president-yoon-suk-yeol-fails/): A governing party walkout deprived the opposition of the votes needed to remove the president.
- [Live interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/live-interview-with-russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov/): The discussion will touch upon wide-ranging issues including Syria and the wider region.
- [Border-Gavaskar: Head hammers 140 as Australia tighten grip on India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/border-gavaskar-head-hammers-140-as-australia-tighten-grip-on-india/): Australia dominate the second day of the second Test against India in Adelaide as the hosts look to level the series.
- [There’s a biodiversity crisis and our food system is driving it | All Hail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/theres-a-biodiversity-crisis-and-our-food-system-is-driving-it-all-hail/): The staggering impact our global food system is having on the planet’s biodiversity.
- [Angola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/angolas-path-to-prosperity-lies-in-its-sun-and-soil-not-its-oil/): Investing in solar electricity and agriculture can help the country diversify its economy and uplift its rural areas.
- [South Korea President Survives Impeachment As Ruling Party Boycotts Ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/south-korea-president-survives-impeachment-as-ruling-party-boycotts-ballot/): Opposition parties, which hold 192 seats in the 300-seat parliament filed the impeachment motion, which needed 200 votes to pass.
- [Israel’s attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital and Nuseirat home in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/israels-attacks-on-kamal-adwan-hospital-and-nuseirat-home-in-northern-gaza/): The strike comes as Gaza’s health system is collapsing amid repeated attacks by the Israeli military.
- [Clashes Erupt Outside Georgia Parliament Between Police, Pro-EU Protesters | Tbilisi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/clashes-erupt-outside-georgia-parliament-between-police-pro-eu-protesters-tbilisi/): Georgian police on Wednesday raided the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in an apparent attempt to squelch a wave of mass protests triggered by the governing party’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Bangladesh Force Didn’t Enter Assam To Stop Temple Construction, Work Is On, Clarifies Top BSF Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/bangladesh-force-didnt-enter-assam-to-stop-temple-construction-work-is-on-clarifies-top-bsf-official/): The incident occurred on Thursday when there were reports that a team of Border Guard Bangladesh entered into the Indian side and tried to stop the workers repairing the temple
- [Prince William To Meet Donald Trump At Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony In Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/prince-william-to-meet-donald-trump-at-notre-dame-reopening-ceremony-in-paris/): The elder son of King Charles III and heir to the throne will attend the reopening of the cathedral, restored after a 2019 fire, on behalf of the UK.
- [Qatar Engaging With Trump Administration On Gaza War, Hopes For Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/qatar-engaging-with-trump-administration-on-gaza-war-hopes-for-ceasefire-deal/): The war in Gaza has been raging for over 14 months, with much of the tiny enclave laid to waste and more than 44,000 Palestinians killed.
- [Opposition forces take Syria’s Daraa as Astana talks set up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/opposition-forces-take-syrias-daraa-as-astana-talks-set-up/): Daraa, known as the ‘cradle of the revolution’ is fourth city al-Assad loses in a single week.
- [Australia’s social media dilemma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/australias-social-media-dilemma/): Will Australia’s social media ban jeopardise digital rights?
- [Another Hindu Temple Attacked In Bangladesh, Idol Of Deities Set Ablaze: ISKCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/another-hindu-temple-attacked-in-bangladesh-idol-of-deities-set-ablaze-iskcon/): ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das said that the religious organisation’s Namhatta Centre and deities of idols were set on fire.
- [‘Unification, Restructuring…’ HTS Chief Jolani Reveals Secret Behind Lightning Syria Assault | Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/unification-restructuring-hts-chief-jolani-reveals-secret-behind-lightning-syria-assault-hama/): In an exclusive CNN interview, Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani emphasized the goal of overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad as his coalition advances. Head of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), formed from a former al-Qaeda affiliate, Jolani expressed intentions to replace Assad’s regime with a government built on democratic principles and a people-elected council. This marked […]
- [Polls open in Ghana in litmus test for democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/polls-open-in-ghana-in-litmus-test-for-democracy/): The West African country considered a beacon of democratic stability is holding presidential and legislative elections.
- [Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/notre-dame-cathedral-reopens-five-years-after-devastating-blaze/): Reconstruction work after the fire in Paris in 2019 required about 2,000 workers.
- ['Very Sorry…': South Korean President Yoon Apologises For Declaring Martial Law, Refuses To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/very-sorry-south-korean-president-yoon-apologises-for-declaring-martial-law-refuses-to-resign/): South Korea’s president apologised Saturday (December 7, 2024) for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [French Chocolatier Builds A 60kg, 90cm Chocolate Model Of Notre Dame Cathedral Ahead Of Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/07/french-chocolatier-builds-a-60kg-90cm-chocolate-model-of-notre-dame-cathedral-ahead-of-inauguration/): A chocolatier built a large chocolate model of the Notre Dame Cathedral in a candy shop in Paris, a concept of consumerism ahead of the grand opening n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Can Donald Trump end birthright citizenship in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/can-donald-trump-end-birthright-citizenship-in-the-us/): The 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship. Amending it is a lengthy, difficult process.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir repeals protest restrictions after strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/pakistan-administered-kashmir-repeals-protest-restrictions-after-strike/): The climbdown in the geopolitically sensitive region comes amid growing anger against the administration.
- [Syrian opposition forces had momentum to go “all the way”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrian-opposition-forces-had-momentum-to-go-all-the-way/): Stephen Zunes on what important domestic factors allowed Syria’s opposition forces to overthrow the Assad regime.
- [Woman Blackmails 300 Men in 8 Months, Extorts Rs 15 Lakh Using A Smartphone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/woman-blackmails-300-men-in-8-months-extorts-rs-15-lakh-using-a-smartphone/): According to a report, the Spanish police arrested a 26-year-old woman linked to 311 fraud cases, extorting Rs 15 lakh over eight months
- [Turkish Drone Strike Kills 11 Civilians In Northern Syria After Assad's Ouster: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/turkish-drone-strike-kills-11-civilians-in-northern-syria-after-assads-ouster-report/): Turkey has extended support to the Syrian rebel forces for years to oust the Iranian and Russian-backed Assad rule.
- [IDF Claims Drone Launched From Yemen Hits Building in Central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/idf-claims-drone-launched-from-yemen-hits-building-in-central-israel/): A drone hit a residential building in central Israel on Monday (December 9), the Israeli army said.The drone hit a 15th-floor balcony in the city of Yavne and no injuries have been reported, the army said in a social media post on X.Video showed smoke billowing from the building and Israeli emergency services working at […]
- [Assad's Ouster In Syria Shatters Iran's 'Axis Of Resistance' In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/assads-ouster-in-syria-shatters-irans-axis-of-resistance-in-middle-east/): Assad’s government was brought down by an Islamist-led rebel alliance after 14 years of civil war that claimed half a million lives.
- [China To Muslim Brotherhood: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Global Outreach | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/china-to-muslim-brotherhood-bangladesh-jamaat-e-islamis-global-outreach-exclusive/): According to top intelligence sources, the growing engagement between Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and China will have significant impact on regional politics and diplomacy
- [No surprise Americans are ‘rooting for’ the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/no-surprise-americans-are-rooting-for-the-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killer/): There is a class war raging in the US, and the healthcare system is one of its most violent fronts.
- [Russia gave asylum to deposed Syrian President al-Assad, Kremlin confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/russia-gave-asylum-to-deposed-syrian-president-al-assad-kremlin-confirms/): The decision to grant asylum to Bashar al-Assad comes amid concerns over Russian military bases in Syria.
- [Evacuations under way in Philippines as Mt Kanlaon volcano erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/evacuations-under-way-in-philippines-as-mt-kanlaon-volcano-erupts/): Around 54,000 people will be covered by the evacuation efforts, as authorities prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’.
- [Fact-check: Donald Trump’s latest claims on tariffs, murders and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/fact-check-donald-trumps-latest-claims-on-tariffs-murders-and-more/): Trump discussed deportation, birthright citizenship, tariffs, false claims, and pardons for January 6 convicts.
- [Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr inside a new Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/al-jazeeras-zeina-khodr-inside-a-new-damascus/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr redeployed from Lebanon to Damascus as the Syrian president fled. Watch her journey here.
- [South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/south-africa-sweep-sri-lanka-2-0-to-lead-world-test-championship-table/): Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table.
- [What’s next for Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/whats-next-for-syria/): Al Jazeera’s Nada Qaddourah was at the Doha Forum to ask policy makers how can a peaceful resolution in Syria be reached
- [Russia Confirms Providing Political Asylum To Assad After His Govt Falls In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/russia-confirms-providing-political-asylum-to-assad-after-his-govt-falls-in-syria/): Rebel forces in Syria launched a lightning offensive against the Army, ending 50 years of the Assad family’s rule as the President fled the country.
- [Iran’s Ambassador To Syria Hails Assad’s ‘Good Decision’ To Cede Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/irans-ambassador-to-syria-hails-assads-good-decision-to-cede-power/): Iran’s Ambassador to Syria praised President Assad’s “good decision” to cede power, highlighting the importance of political concessions in Syria’s future. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [After Losing Assad, Iran Eyes Nuclear Bomb To Reclaim Mideast Clout? US, Israel Hail Syria Rebellion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/after-losing-assad-iran-eyes-nuclear-bomb-to-reclaim-mideast-clout-us-israel-hail-syria-rebellion/): “Syria was one of the arms of resistance. We should note that the situation is sensitive but not dangerous,” Iranian Supreme Leader’s representative reportedly said. We shouldn’t forget that Iran is the ultimate target of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),” he added, referring to the Syrian rebels.Iranian foreign minister has said that the behaviour of rebels […]
- [Israeli strikes on Gaza flour distribution line, residential area kill 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-flour-distribution-line-residential-area-kill-22/): Palestinians searching for food amid massive shortage and hunger ‘targeted’ in Jabalia refugee camp and Rafah.
- [South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/south-africa-vs-pakistan-t20-series-when-where-teams-head-to-head/): Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday.
- [Beirut under Israeli bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/beirut-under-israeli-bombing/): As Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, as much as a quarter of the country’s residents are displaced.
- [Syrians who fled home rejoice at Assad’s ouster, although some are cautious](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrians-who-fled-home-rejoice-at-assads-ouster-although-some-are-cautious/): Syrians across the Middle East celebrate the fall of the al-Assad regime and express hope to return to their homeland.
- [We Don't Want To Be In Putin's Army: Kerala Boys In Russian Warzone Seek Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/we-dont-want-to-be-in-putins-army-kerala-boys-in-russian-warzone-seek-help/): Binil and Jain, both from Kerala are stranded in Russian-occupied territory amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Despite their best effort since September, they have not got much help from the Indian Embassy in Moscow
- [Assad’s Fall May Boost IS Presence In India, Reignite Kashmir Issue, Warn Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/assads-fall-may-boost-is-presence-in-india-reignite-kashmir-issue-warn-intel-sources-exclusive/): Sources said Indian nationals who joined Islamic State in Syria may attempt to return to India, which could lead to increased terror activities in the country
- [India Raised Concerns On Safety Of Minorities In Bangladesh: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/india-raised-concerns-on-safety-of-minorities-in-bangladesh-mea/): Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said the talks with Bangladesh gave India an opportunity to take stock of the situation after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government
- [Israeli Tanks Cross Into Buffer Zone Separating Occupied Golan Heights From Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/israeli-tanks-cross-into-buffer-zone-separating-occupied-golan-heights-from-syria/): Israeli army tanks and armoured vehicles crossed the border fence, marking the so-called Alpha line and entering the buffer zone which separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria on Sunday night. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/benjamin-netanyahus-corruption-trial-what-you-need-to-know/): The Israeli prime minister is facing corruption charges that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
- [South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon as leadership crisis grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/south-korea-imposes-travel-ban-on-president-yoon-as-leadership-crisis-grows/): Overseas travel ban has been issued against the embattled leader after his short-lived attempt to enforce martial law.
- [Images of Syria’s opposition flag raised at the embassy in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/images-of-syrias-opposition-flag-raised-at-the-embassy-in-russia/): The three-starred flag of the Syrian opposition groups has been installed over the Syrian embassy building in Moscow.
- [EU climate monitor says 2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/eu-climate-monitor-says-2024-certain-to-be-hottest-year-on-record/): The Copernicus Climate Change Service says this year is sure to eclipse 2023 as the hottest yet.
- [Foreign Secy Vikram Misri's holds talks with his B'deshi counterpart in Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/foreign-secy-vikram-misris-holds-talks-with-his-bdeshi-counterpart-in-dhaka/): India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s holds talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin in Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus in the country. News18’s @siddhantvm shares his inputs on what all is being discussed”This is a good beginning”: Senior B’desh journalist also shares his inputsIndia’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad […]
- [Syrian Opposition Flag Raised At Embassy In Moscow Hours After Assad Gets Asylum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrian-opposition-flag-raised-at-embassy-in-moscow-hours-after-assad-gets-asylum/): Syrian opposition forces raised their flag at the Syrian embassy in Moscow after ousting Bashar al-Assad, who reportedly fled to Russia.
- [Did toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/did-toxic-algae-kill-hundreds-of-elephants-in-botswana/): More than 350 elephants in Botswana died from toxic waterholes contaminated with cyanobacteria in 2020.
- [Taiwan raises alert to ‘high’ amid presence of Chinese warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/taiwan-raises-alert-to-high-amid-presence-of-chinese-warships/): Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas.
- [S Jaishankar On Syrian Civil War: 'Need For All Parties To Work For Unity Of Syria' | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/s-jaishankar-on-syrian-civil-war-need-for-all-parties-to-work-for-unity-of-syria-news18/): S Jaishankar On Syrian Civil War: ‘Need For All Parties To Work For Unity Of Syria’ | News18 | ‘Need For All Parties To Work For Unity of Syria’ External Affair Minister S Jaishankar issues statement amid Syrian Civil War n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Celebrates Assad's Fall, But A Terrorist Could Rule Syria Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/us-celebrates-assads-fall-but-a-terrorist-could-rule-syria-soon/): As per the UNSC, “Abu Mohammed al-Jolani is the leader of Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant aka Jabhat al-Nusrah, a Syria-based terrorist group.”
- [End Of Syrian Civil War: What It Means For India, Russia, Israel & America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/end-of-syrian-civil-war-what-it-means-for-india-russia-israel-america/): International governments welcomed the end of the Assads’ autocratic government, as they sought to take stock of a new-look Middle East
- [Assad ‘Gets Asylum In Russia’, Iran Says Ousted Syria Leader ‘Never Sought Help’ Amid Rebel Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/assad-gets-asylum-in-russia-iran-says-ousted-syria-leader-never-sought-help-amid-rebel-attack/): Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family are in Moscow, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies. The announcement comes only hours after he reportedly fled the country as rebels entered Damascus.”Assad and members of his family have arrived in Moscow,” Russian news agencies TASS and Ria Novosti reported. “Russia granted them asylum on […]
- [All eyes on what Trump will “put on the table” for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/all-eyes-on-what-trump-will-put-on-the-table-for-ukraine/): Pavel Felgenhauer on what Russia can expect from a Trump administration, while Ukraine pushes even harder for NATO.
- [Roads to Syria’s capital jammed after fall of Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/roads-to-syrias-capital-jammed-after-fall-of-assad/): Thousands of cars jamming roads to Damascus as displaced people return to the capital after the Assad regime fell.
- [“No debating” about genocide in Gaza if “roles were reversed”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/no-debating-about-genocide-in-gaza-if-roles-were-reversed/): Susan Abulhawa, talks about if the roles of Israel and Palestine were reversed, the world wouldn’t debate ‘genocide’.
- [Tonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/tonga-prime-minister-resigns-ahead-of-no-confidence-vote/): Siaosi Sovaleni’s resignation ends a standoff with King Tupou VI, who said the PM no longer had his confidence.
- [Britain “simply not holding the Israeli govt to account”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/britain-simply-not-holding-the-israeli-govt-to-account/): Christopher Doyle talks about the one thing that’s even more important than supplying humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- [Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/baseball-star-juan-soto-lands-world-record-15-year-765m-deal-with-ny-mets/): The Dominican baseball player moves to the Mets as free agent after playing last season for the New York Yankees.
- [“An important new beginning” for Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/an-important-new-beginning-for-syria/): Kenneth Roth on the brutality of the Assad regime and what the future may be for Syria under HTS-led opposition forces. 
- ['Need To Work Towards Preserving Unity, Sovereignty': India On Syria Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/need-to-work-towards-preserving-unity-sovereignty-india-on-syria-crisis/): Syria Crisis: India reacted to the turmoil in Syria where President Bashar Al-Assad was ousted by rebel forces on Sunday.
- [Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/why-is-canada-scrambling-to-counter-russia-china-in-the-arctic/): Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals.
- [Fall of Assad government ‘is act of justice’, says Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/fall-of-assad-government-is-act-of-justice-says-biden/): Syria is at a moment of opportunity but also risk and uncertainty, says US President Joe Biden.
- [How can Palestinians heal amidst violence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/how-can-palestinians-heal-amidst-violence/): A Palestinian trauma therapist shares her story of survival and healing methods.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1019/): Here are the key developments on the 1,019th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Haiti gang killed 110 people over witchcraft accusation, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/haiti-gang-killed-110-people-over-witchcraft-accusation-rights-group-says/): The killings are a personal vendetta of a gang boss who believed witchcraft caused his son’s death, according to RNDDH.
- [Foreign Secretary Arrives In Dhaka To Hold Talks Amid Strained India-Bangladesh Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/foreign-secretary-arrives-in-dhaka-to-hold-talks-amid-strained-india-bangladesh-ties/): Vikram Misri’s visit marks the first high-level official visit after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took over in Bangladesh.
- [Pannun Threatens Canadian Hindu MP Chandra Arya For Opposing 1984 Riots Motion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/pannun-threatens-canadian-hindu-mp-chandra-arya-for-opposing-1984-riots-motion/): Top Indian intelligence sources have said that the Canadian government is allowing Pannun to speak against their sitting MPs.
- [Life under bombardment in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/life-under-bombardment-in-beirut/): As Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, as much as a quarter of the country’s residents are displaced.
- [Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl with ‘Diddy’ in 2000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/jay-z-accused-in-lawsuit-of-raping-13-year-old-girl-with-diddy-in-2000/): Billionaire musician, who’s married to superstar Beyonce, denies ‘heinous’ allegations calling it a ‘blackmail attempt’.
- [Australia’s PM launches anti-Semitism task force after synagogue arson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/australias-pm-launches-anti-semitism-task-force-after-synagogue-arson/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces task force as police say they are treating attack as ‘terrorism’.
- [Syria War | Bashar Assad Fled To Moscow And Received Asylum | Putin News | Bashar Al Assad | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syria-war-bashar-assad-fled-to-moscow-and-received-asylum-putin-news-bashar-al-assad-news18/): Syria War | Bashar Assad Fled To Moscow And Received Asylum | Putin News | Bashar Al Assad | News18 Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. Syria President Assad, his family arrive in Moscow after Russia grants them asylum n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Won't Allow ISIS To Reconstitute’: US Strikes Terror Camps In Syria After Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/wont-allow-isis-to-reconstitute-us-strikes-terror-camps-in-syria-after-assads-fall/): Syrian civil war: The US conducted airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria stating that it would not allow the terrorist organisation to take advantage of the current situation.
- [India's Foreign Secretary In Bangladesh To Hold Talks Amid Attacks On Hindus | India News| News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/indias-foreign-secretary-in-bangladesh-to-hold-talks-amid-attacks-on-hindus-india-news-news18/): India’s Foreign Secretary In Bangladesh To Hold Talks Amid Attacks On Hindus | India News| News18India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri lands in Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus in the country, will hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart. | Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Meet Hasib Aziz, 'Liberal' Yunus's Top Cop Who Is Implicating Hindus in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/meet-hasib-aziz-liberal-yunuss-top-cop-who-is-implicating-hindus-in-bangladesh/): It was under Aziz’s command that the police in Bangladesh registered the outrageous sedition case against ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das, drawing sharp international reactions.
- [Syria Civil War Live Updates: US Conducts Airstrikes To Eliminate ISIS Camps After Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syria-civil-war-live-updates-us-conducts-airstrikes-to-eliminate-isis-camps-after-assads-fall/): Syria Civil War Live Updates: The situation in Syria remains evolving after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad who fled from Damascus to Russia on Sunday.
- [Biden On Syria: Moment Of Risk And Uncertainty, Hails The Fall Of Bashar Assad's Regime | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/biden-on-syria-moment-of-risk-and-uncertainty-hails-the-fall-of-bashar-assads-regime-news18/): Biden On Syria: Moment Of Risk And Uncertainty, Hails The Fall Of Bashar Assad’s Regime | News18Outgoing US President Joe Biden hails the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria as a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression Biden hails fall of Assad’s regime. However, Biden warns of a “moment of risk and uncertainty” […]
- [End Of Assad's Rule May Hit India's Trade, Energy Cooperation With Syria, Say Top Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/end-of-assads-rule-may-hit-indias-trade-energy-cooperation-with-syria-say-top-intel-sources-exclusive/): Sources said the Assad regime was favourable to India on the Kashmir issue after the abrogation of Article 370 and his departure will benefit terrorist organisations like ISIS, which will have a ripple effect in India
- [‘Fascist Govt’: Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus Over Chinmoy Prabhu’s Arrest, Calls Him ‘Mastermind’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/fascist-govt-sheikh-hasina-slams-yunus-over-chinmoy-prabhus-arrest-calls-him-mastermind/): Sheikh Hasina slammed the Yunus regime over the arrest of religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu and alleged persecution of minorities.
- [Who Is Rajendra Meghwar, Pakistan Police's First Hindu Officer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/who-is-rajendra-meghwar-pakistan-polices-first-hindu-officer/): According to a report, ASP Rajendra Meghwar said that serving in the police enables him to better support minorities and contribute meaningfully to his community
- [Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/trump-lays-out-agenda-including-mass-deportations-in-tv-interview/): US president-elect promises to make good on election pledges of ending birthright citizenship, expanding tariffs.
- [Assad Backed India After Removal Of Art 370 In J&K But The Power Vacuum May Lead To Instability....](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/assad-backed-india-after-removal-of-art-370-in-jk-but-the-power-vacuum-may-lead-to-instability/): | | Mega Exclusive | Backed India After Removal Of Art 370 in J&K but the power vacuum may lead to instability as Assad’s departure will affect Indian business and security interests n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Syrian Rebels Find Assad's Private Garage With Porches, Ferraris, More Luxury Cars | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrian-rebels-find-assads-private-garage-with-porches-ferraris-more-luxury-cars-videos/): Syrian Islamist rebels have seized Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia. Videos from an abandoned garage reveal a massive collection of luxury cars.
- [Inside Assad's Hidden 'Family Bunker' In Syria, Footage Reveals Surprising Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/inside-assads-hidden-family-bunker-in-syria-footage-reveals-surprising-details/): Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fled the country on Sunday, leading to the fall of his regime in the country.
- [‘Net tightening’ around UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYC mayor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/net-tightening-around-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-nyc-mayor-says/): New York Mayor Eric Adams says the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson will be brought to justice.
- [Syria News  | Syrian Rebels Have Declared That The Country Has Been “Liberated” | Syria War | Newa18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syria-news-syrian-rebels-have-declared-that-the-country-has-been-liberated-syria-war-newa18/): Syria News | Syrian Rebels Have Declared That The Country Has Been “Liberated” | Syria War | Newa18 | Rebels have declared that the country has been “liberated” after they stormed the capital and announced that President Bashar Al Assad had fled Damascus n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Fundamental Act Of Justice': Biden On Assad's Ouster, Flags Terror Records Of Syrian Rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/fundamental-act-of-justice-biden-on-assads-ouster-flags-terror-records-of-syrian-rebels/): Joe Biden — set to step down in January and make way for Republican Donald Trump’s return to power — said Washington will assist Syrians in rebuilding.
- [U.S Central Command Carried Out Airstrikes On The Isis Operatives In Central Syria | News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/u-s-central-command-carried-out-airstrikes-on-the-isis-operatives-in-central-syria-news18-breaking/): | US Central Command Carried Out Airstrikes On The ISIS Operatives In Central SyriaThe United States says it has carried out dozens of air strikes on ISIL (ISIS) targets in Syria following the stunning collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/us-announces-air-strikes-on-isil-targets-in-syria-after-al-assads-fall/): US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure group does not exploit end of Syrian leader’s rule.
- [Syria's Assad Granted Asylum In Moscow, Russia Requests UNSC Emergency Meet | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrias-assad-granted-asylum-in-moscow-russia-requests-unsc-emergency-meet-top-points/): Syrian rebels have seized Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad’s 50-year family rule and prompting his asylum in Russia. The development marks a historic turning point in the Middle East.
- [Bangladesh Cops File Fresh Case Against Hindu Monk Chinmoy Das, His Followers In Chittagong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/bangladesh-cops-file-fresh-case-against-hindu-monk-chinmoy-das-his-followers-in-chittagong/): The complaint was filed by Enamul Haque, a businessman and activist of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, in the court of Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate.
- [US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/us-caught-by-surprise-as-syria-overthrows-al-assad-analysis/): Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.
- [What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/what-the-collapse-of-the-syrian-regime-says-about-the-arab-region/): The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.
- [Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrians-around-the-world-celebrate-the-fall-of-bashar-al-assad/): Syrians celebrate Bashar al-Assad’s fall as rebels seize control of Damascus, forcing him to flee.
- [Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrias-deposed-former-leader-al-assad-in-moscow-russian-media/): Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ‘humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.
- [‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/a-number-not-a-name-in-syria-freed-prisoners-recall-horrors-of-the-past/): Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.
- [‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/new-history-written-says-hts-leader-al-julani-in-syria-victory-speech/): Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.
- [Will Rebels' Flag Officially Symbolise Syria? Here's All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/will-rebels-flag-officially-symbolise-syria-heres-all-you-need-to-know/): With the end of Baath party’s regime, the development could lead to a significant change – a new official flag for the country that had its fair share of flag changes.
- [Iran, Israel Relationship Or Absence Of It Source Of Concern: EAM Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/iran-israel-relationship-or-absence-of-it-source-of-concern-eam-jaishankar/): In his remarks, Jaishankar also referred to the situation in the Red Sea and said the security domain is a key area for strategic regional cooperation.
- [Over 900 Killed, Including 138 Civilians, Since Syria Rebel Offensive: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/over-900-killed-including-138-civilians-since-syria-rebel-offensive-report/): The toll includes 138 civilians, 380 Syrian troops and allied fighters, and 392 rebels.
- [Ousted Syrian President Assad, His Family In Russia, Granted Asylum: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/ousted-syrian-president-assad-his-family-in-russia-granted-asylum-report/): Earlier in the day, Russia announced that Assad had resigned from the post of the President of Syria and left the country to an unknown destination.
- [Ibn Khaldun’s asabiyya and Bashar al-Assad’s rapid downfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/ibn-khalduns-asabiyya-and-bashar-al-assads-rapid-downfall/): The Syrian army disintegrated in the face of the opposition offensive because of low morale and years of mismanagement.
- [Syrians ride on toppled Assad statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrians-ride-on-toppled-assad-statue/): Syrians celebrating in Latakia were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former president Hafez al-Assad.
- [Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral Holds First Mass After 5-Year Long Restoration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/paris-notre-dame-cathedral-holds-first-mass-after-5-year-long-restoration/): The inaugural mass was led by Paris archbishop Laurent Ulrich with 150 bishops and more than 100 priests from the capital in attendance, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron.
- [Will 'Probably' Reduce War Aid To Ukraine: Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/will-probably-reduce-war-aid-to-ukraine-donald-trump/): The interview was taped Friday, ahead of three-way talks between Trump, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky over the weekend in Paris.
- ['Victory To Islamic Nation': Leader Of Syria's Biggest Rebel Faction Hails Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/victory-to-islamic-nation-leader-of-syrias-biggest-rebel-faction-hails-assads-fall/): Calling himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, instead of his nom de guerre, he told hundreds of people that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.”
- [Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/gukesh-defeats-ding-takes-6-5-lead-in-world-chess-championship/): The Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju moves a step closer to becoming the youngest chess world champion.
- [How A Syrian Teen’s Graffiti Triggered President Al Assad’s Fall 13 Years Ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/how-a-syrian-teens-graffiti-triggered-president-al-assads-fall-13-years-ago/): The graffiti was the response of years of frustration, as it was a way to express themselves for Mouawiya and his friends, who were abused by the authoritarian police.
- ['Syrians Should Decide Country's Future': Assad's Close Ally Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/syrians-should-decide-countrys-future-assads-close-ally-iran/): Iran has been a staunch supporter of Assad throughout the nearly 14-year civil war.
- [Trump Calls For 'Immediate Ceasefire' In Ukraine After Meeting Zelenskyy In Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/trump-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-ukraine-after-meeting-zelenskyy-in-paris/): Trump claimed that Moscow and Kyiv have both lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers in a war that “should never have started”
- ['Directed IDF To Seize Buffer Zone': Netanyahu After Fall Of Assad Regime In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/directed-idf-to-seize-buffer-zone-netanyahu-after-fall-of-assad-regime-in-syria/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said a 50-year-old “disengagement agreement” with Syria had collapsed and “Syrian forces have abandoned their positions”
- [How Syria’s opposition fighters overthrew Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/how-syrias-opposition-fighters-overthrew-assad/): Syrian opposition fighters have overthrown Bashar al-Assad after taking control of the capital Damascus.
- [Israeli attacks on central Gaza kill at least 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/israeli-attacks-on-central-gaza-kill-at-least-16/): Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed 44,708 as Israeli forces continue siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- [Israel grabs buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights after al-Assad falls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/israel-grabs-buffer-zone-in-syrias-golan-heights-after-al-assad-falls/): Israeli forces also bomb weapons depots in southern Syria and the capital Damascus, Israeli media reports.
- [Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/08/taking-syria-the-oppositions-battles-shown-in-11-maps-for-11-days/): In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.
- [‘From the heart of the north, we are happy for your freedom’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/from-the-heart-of-the-north-we-are-happy-for-your-freedom/): A young girl in northern Gaza sends a heartfelt message to the people of Syria, congratulating them on their freedom.
- [Why is Europe pausing Syrian asylum claims after al-Assad’s fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/why-is-europe-pausing-syrian-asylum-claims-after-al-assads-fall/): Some European countries are freezing asylum applications for people from Syria in the wake of the fall of its regime.
- [Syrian fighters name Mohammed al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/syrian-fighters-name-mohammed-al-bashir-as-caretaker-prime-minister/): Al-Bashir headed the HTS-led Syrian Salvation Government (SSG) in the northwest area of Idlib.
- [Syrian Toddler Freed By Rebels From Assad’s Prison Known As ‘Human Slaughterhouse’ | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/syrian-toddler-freed-by-rebels-from-assads-prison-known-as-human-slaughterhouse-video/): Bashar al-Assad was ousted from Syria on Sunday as the rebels stormed Damascus. They also freed the prisoners from Sednaya prison, known as Assad’s “human slaughterhouse”.
- [It is time for justice and accountability in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/it-is-time-for-justice-and-accountability-in-syria/): But that is no easy task.
- [US and UK sanction gold smuggler Kamlesh Pattni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/us-and-uk-sanction-gold-smuggler-kamlesh-pattni/): Pattni featured heavily in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigation, which looked at gold smuggling in Southern Africa.
- [Argentina court dismisses rape charges against France rugby’s Jegou, Aurado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/argentina-court-dismisses-rape-charges-against-france-rugbys-jegou-aurado/): The dropping of charges against Hugo Aurad and Oscar Jego draws a line under a dark period for France’s rugby community.
- [Erdogan's Syria Gamble Finally Pays Off? How Turkey Gains After Backing Rebels For The Last 13 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/erdogans-syria-gamble-finally-pays-off-how-turkey-gains-after-backing-rebels-for-the-last-13-years/): Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to emerge as a major winner from the fall of Bahsar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. This comes after years of instability and isolation caused by the 13-year Syrian civil war on his doorstep. The Turkish leader declared a “new diplomatic and political reality in Syria” after backing Syria’s […]
- [Who Is Mohammed al-Bashir? The Engineer Who Left Job To Join Revolution Will Now Lead Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/who-is-mohammed-al-bashir-the-engineer-who-left-job-to-join-revolution-will-now-lead-syria/): Bashir, a Syrian engineer and politician, previously led the Salvation Government, affiliated with HTS, which governed only parts of northwestern Syria and Idlib.
- [Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/scenes-from-syria-the-fall-of-al-assad-in-10-videos/): Must-see moments as opposition fighters brought Bashar al-Assad’s brutal rule over Syria to a dramatic end.
- [What is Sora Turbo and is it a game-changer for artificial intelligence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/what-is-sora-turbo-and-is-it-a-game-changer-for-artificial-intelligence/): Launch triggers an online frenzy among users, causing the company to temporarily halt new account creations.
- [Experts: International law has failed Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/experts-international-law-has-failed-gaza/): Israel’s genocide in Gaza has killed tens of thousands. Al Jazeera asks why international law has been disregarded.
- [Rethinking the UN: Reform or obsolescence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/rethinking-the-un-reform-or-obsolescence/): We talk to the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories about the genocide in Gaza.
- [Voluntary carbon market has failed the human rights test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/voluntary-carbon-market-has-failed-the-human-rights-test/): Our organisations’ research showed that carbon projects can badly harm the communities they claim to benefit.
- [Russia's Only Overseas Naval Base At Stake In Syria After Assad's Fall, Putin Seeks Erdogan's Help?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/russias-only-overseas-naval-base-at-stake-in-syria-after-assads-fall-putin-seeks-erdogans-help/): Russia’s warships are missing from its base in Syria a day after rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, new satellite imagery shows. In satellite images from earlier this month, several warships can be seen docked at the Russian naval base in Tartus, on the Mediterranean Sea. However, in a photo taken on Dec. 9, the Russian […]
- [Syria Rebels Name Mohammed al-Bashir Head Of Transitional Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/syria-rebels-name-mohammed-al-bashir-head-of-transitional-govt/): Bashar Al-Assad was ousted on Sunday following days of fighting by the rebel groups. They have named Mohammed al-Bashir as the head of the transitional government.
- [The secret tunnels beneath Assad’s Syrian palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/the-secret-tunnels-beneath-assads-syrian-palace/): Syrians have found a network of tunnels under the presidential palace of deposed president Bashar al-Assad.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu arrives at court in long-running corruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israels-netanyahu-arrives-at-court-in-long-running-corruption-trial/): Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in court to testify at his long-running corruption trial.
- [“Fears” over what “comes next” from Syrian opposition forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/fears-over-what-comes-next-from-syrian-opposition-forces/): Ibrahim Olabi talks about what Syria and its citizens can expect now that the opposition forces have ousted Assad regime
- [Israeli army moves into Syria amid political chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israeli-army-moves-into-syria-amid-political-chaos/): The Israeli military has entered Syria following the fall of the Assad government.
- [Al-Assad may become a “bargaining chip” for Russian interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/al-assad-may-become-a-bargaining-chip-for-russian-interests/): Samuel Ramani on what’s next for the deposed Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad after opposition forces toppled his rule
- [South Korean parliament passes bill seeking counsel probe of Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/south-korean-parliament-passes-bill-seeking-counsel-probe-of-yoon/): The governing party is also discussing Yoon’s potential resignation as early as February and holding a snap election.
- [Al Jazeera discovers bodies showing signs of torture in Syrian morgue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/al-jazeera-discovers-bodies-showing-signs-of-torture-in-syrian-morgue/): Al Jazeera’s Omar Al-Hajj has gained access to the Harasta military hospital on the outskirts of Damascus.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu Takes To Witness Stand For First Time In His Trial Over Corruption Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israeli-pm-netanyahu-takes-to-witness-stand-for-first-time-in-his-trial-over-corruption-charges/): Netanyahu will answer during his appearances to charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.
- [Syria’s New “Salvation Govt” Takes Shape? Rebel Bashir Likely Next PM, Jolani Talks ‘Power Transfer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/syrias-new-salvation-govt-takes-shape-rebel-bashir-likely-next-pm-jolani-talks-power-transfer/): A day after Assad’s ouster, the Syrian rebel leader reportedly met with the outgoing Syrian Prime Minister. During the meeting on Dec. 9, HTS chief Mohammed al-Jolani discussed the “transfer of power”, with Mohammed al-Jalali. Jolani met Jalali “to coordinate a transfer of power that guarantees the provision of services” to Syria’s people, said a […]
- [Dozens kidnapped by rifle-wielding men in northwest Nigeria village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/dozens-kidnapped-by-rifle-wielding-men-in-northwest-nigeria-village/): Armed men took more than 50 women and children in the northwestern town of Kakin Dawa.
- [Luigi Mangione: Suspect In Killing Of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson Charged With Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/luigi-mangione-suspect-in-killing-of-unitedhealth-ceo-brian-thompson-charged-with-murder/): Authorities arrested a suspect and charged him with murder Monday (December 9, 2024) in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer in Pennsylvania spotted a man who officers found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Sorry I Have Not Been Able To…': When Ex-US President Wrote To SM Krishna](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/sorry-i-have-not-been-able-to-when-ex-us-president-wrote-to-sm-krishna/): SM Krishna, who passed away this morning, played a crucial role in one of the US Presidential polls as a law student.
- [Meghan Markle Once Turned Down Ex-ESPN Host Who Believed She Was ‘Obtainable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/meghan-markle-once-turned-down-ex-espn-host-who-believed-she-was-obtainable/): The television host in a podcast appearance recalled the meeting with the now-Duchess of Sussex at a celebrity flag football game in February 2014.
- [‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/a-blow-to-putins-prestige-what-al-assads-fall-means-for-russia/): As Syria’s longtime leader gets shelter in Moscow, analysts say Russia’s Middle East ambitions are likely to continue.
- [The end of Syria’s forever war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/the-end-of-syrias-forever-war/): Rapid advances by Syrian opposition forces end a war that began with peaceful protests before spiralling out of control.
- [Analysis: Al-Assad’s fall is Iran and Russia’s loss, but are there winners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/analysis-al-assads-fall-is-iran-and-russias-loss-but-are-there-winners/): Turkiye stands to gain, while Israel feels insecure about what comes next.
- [After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/after-taking-damascus-syrias-opposition-begins-government-formation/): HTS-linked Mohammed al-Bashir has been tasked with forming a transitional government.
- [Deadly Israeli air strikes target Nuseirat camp in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/deadly-israeli-air-strikes-target-nuseirat-camp-in-gaza/): Palestinian Civil Defence says a woman and three children were among those killed.
- [After Golan Buffer Zone, Israel Shows “Troops Entering Syria”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/after-golan-buffer-zone-israel-shows-troops-entering-syria/): Israeli troops were spotted in Syrian territory near the U.N.-monitored buffer zone with the occupied Golan Heights on December 9. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described the military presence as “limited and temporary,” aimed at ensuring Israel’s security and preventing threats in the aftermath of Syrian President Assad’s potential overthrow. On December 8, Israeli forces […]
- [Israel ‘Launches One of Its Largest Attack Ops’ In Syria, Rains Bombs, Deploys Tanks Near Damascus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israel-launches-one-of-its-largest-attack-ops-in-syria-rains-bombs-deploys-tanks-near-damascus/): Explosions have been heard in Damascus, and its surrounding areas as Israel continues to pound the Syrian capital. According to a war monitor, Israel had “destroyed the most important military sites in Syria” since the fall of Assad.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported around 300 Israeli air strikes on Syrian territory since Oct. […]
- [‘Governor Trudeau Of State Of Canada’: Trump Mocks Justin Trudeau After Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/governor-trudeau-of-state-of-canada-trump-mocks-justin-trudeau-after-tariff-threat/): Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the US from Canada and Mexico unless they stem the flow of migrants and drugs
- [Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/will-the-french-political-crisis-help-marine-le-pens-far-right-rn-party/): Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos.
- [How al-Assad’s regime fell: Key moments in Syria and a breakdown of events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/how-al-assads-regime-fell-key-moments-in-syria-and-a-breakdown-of-events/): Here’s an explanation of the last two days of fighting that brought down al-Assad in Syria.
- [British Indian Student Anoushka Kale Elected President Of Historic Cambridge Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/british-indian-student-anoushka-kale-elected-president-of-historic-cambridge-union/): Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old student who is reading English Literature at Sidney Sussex College at Cambridge University, is among the few South Asian heritage female members to take on the prestigious role.
- [S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: How a Ukrainian video game hit by war is breaking records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-how-a-ukrainian-video-game-hit-by-war-is-breaking-records/): S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation.
- [Israel launches large-scale attack on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israel-launches-large-scale-attack-on-syria/): The Israeli military launched a large-scale attack on Syria on Monday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1020/): Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Barrage of Israeli attacks destroys ‘important military sites in Syria’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/barrage-of-israeli-attacks-destroys-important-military-sites-in-syria/): Some 250 Israeli air strikes have hit Syria in 48 hours, reports the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
- [Israel Seizes Syrian Golan Heights Buffer Zone. All About The Dispute & India’s Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israel-seizes-syrian-golan-heights-buffer-zone-all-about-the-dispute-indias-stance/): India has advocated for a Syrian-led political process that is inclusive of all segments of Syrian society, including Alawites, Kurds, and other minority groups
- [Thousands rally in Georgia’s 12th day of pro-EU protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/thousands-rally-in-georgias-12th-day-of-pro-eu-protests/): People demanding a new vote and return to EU integration gathered in Tbilisi for the 12th consecutive day of protest.
- [Benjamin Netanyahu To Testify In Corruption Trial For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/benjamin-netanyahu-to-testify-in-corruption-trial-for-first-time/): Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in his corruption trial, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, while denying any wrongdoing.
- [Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/where-do-six-million-syrian-refugees-live-today/): In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq.
- [FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in Qatar: Teams, schedule, tickets, stadiums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/fifa-intercontinental-cup-2024-in-qatar-teams-schedule-tickets-stadiums/): FIFA’s new-look club competition will see Real Madrid play in the final at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium on December 18.
- [Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/deadly-landslides-flash-floods-hit-indonesias-java-island/): More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter Identified As He Unmasked To 'Flirt': How He Was Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooter-identified-as-he-unmasked-to-flirt-how-he-was-arrested/): Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. He was first identified through surveillance footage, then captured at a McDonald’s.
- [Tokyo Brings 4-Day Workweek To Boost Family Time Amid Record Low Fertility Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/tokyo-brings-4-day-workweek-to-boost-family-time-amid-record-low-fertility-rates/): Tokyo also introduced a new policy that allows parents of elementary school children to trade part of their salary for the option to leave work early
- [China launches investigation into US chipmaker Nvidia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/china-launches-investigation-into-us-chipmaker-nvidia/): Chip giant accused of violating China’s antimonopoly laws days after Washington announced new export controls.
- [Rape, Electric Shocks At Saydnaya Prison: Thousands Freed From Syria's 'Human Slaughterhouse'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/rape-electric-shocks-at-saydnaya-prison-thousands-freed-from-syrias-human-slaughterhouse/): The fall of Syria’s Assad regime has led to the discovery of the notorious Saydnaya prison, where thousands suffered torture and executions. Families of the disappeared gathered outside, hoping to reunite with loved ones.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/ukraines-zelenskyy-praises-trump-as-leader-feared-by-putin/): Ukrainian leader says he is grateful for Trump’s ‘strong resolve’ to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
- [Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/who-is-luigi-mangione-the-suspect-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder/): Man, 26, arrested at McDonald’s outlet with a gun and fake IDs on his person, according to police.
- [360 Degree View | Why ISKCON Faces The Brunt of Violence In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/360-degree-view-why-iskcon-faces-the-brunt-of-violence-in-bangladesh/): Senior officers of the intelligence agencies posted in Bangladesh said that the ISKCON centres were identified as the ‘nerve centres’ of Hindu mobilisation, specially in Chittagong and Rangpur.
- [Trump Nominates Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon As Assistant Attorney General For Civil Rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/trump-nominates-indian-american-harmeet-dhillon-as-assistant-attorney-general-for-civil-rights/): Indian-American attorney Harmeet K Dhillon as been appointed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights by Donald Trump. Dhillon is known for her battles against tech censorship.
- [Ex-Ivy League Student Luigi Mangione Arrested For UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/ex-ivy-league-student-luigi-mangione-arrested-for-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder/): A 26-year-old man was arrested on Monday in possession of a weapon matching the one used for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- [What Is The McDonald's Gold Card That Bill Gates And Warren Buffett Have?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/what-is-the-mcdonalds-gold-card-that-bill-gates-and-warren-buffett-have/): Warren Buffett had first revealed the existence of the McDonald’s Gold Card in a 2007 interview, where he explained how it works. He even mentioned that Bill Gates has a similar card
- [Murdoch fails to amend family trust in court succession saga: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/murdoch-fails-to-amend-family-trust-in-court-succession-saga-report/): Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, is seeking to put his son Lachlan in control of empire.
- [What are Israel’s plans in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/what-are-israels-plans-in-syria/): Israel moves to seize more Syrian land near the Golan Heights after rebels topple former President Bashar al-Assad.
- [How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/how-have-palestinian-groups-reacted-to-the-ouster-of-syrias-al-assad/): Palestinian factions say they hope the new Syrian authorities will support Palestine’s struggle for freedom and justice.
- [Man arrested over insurance executive murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/man-arrested-over-insurance-executive-murder/): New York City police have announced the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson.
- [NYC ad agencies Omnicom, Interpublic to form $30bn marketing powerhouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/nyc-ad-agencies-omnicom-interpublic-to-form-30bn-marketing-powerhouse/): The advertising titans, behind campaigns like ‘Got Milk’ and ‘Priceless’, aim to create the world’s largest ad agency.
- [Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq condemn Israel’s ‘dangerous’ land grab in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/qatar-saudi-arabia-iraq-condemn-israels-dangerous-land-grab-in-syria/): Arab statements come as Israel continues to step up strikes across Syria after ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
- [UN urges patience as European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/un-urges-patience-as-european-countries-suspend-syrian-asylum-decisions/): UN refugee agency chief says returning refuges to Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad should be ‘voluntary’ and ‘safe’.
- [Protests continue as South Korea’s Yoon faces travel ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/protests-continue-as-south-koreas-yoon-faces-travel-ban/): Protest continues in Seoul, with thousands demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
- ['Transfer Of Power' In Syria As HTS Leader Al-Jolani Meets Outgoing PM, Erdogan Defends Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/transfer-of-power-in-syria-as-hts-leader-al-jolani-meets-outgoing-pm-erdogan-defends-strikes/): included six children, all members of the same family, as per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Meanwhile, Turkey-backed fighters claimed on Telegram to have “taken control of Manbij after fierce battles.” The Turkey-backed rebels were seen celebrating as they drove in armoured vehicles through the streets and greeting residents. Reuters confirmed the location as […]
- [Al Jazeera reporter nearly drowned out by celebrations in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/al-jazeera-reporter-nearly-drowned-out-by-celebrations-in-damascus/): Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar’s live report from Damascus was nearly drowned out by celebratory gunfire.
- [‘Person of interest’ in custody over United Healthcare CEO shooting: NYPD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/person-of-interest-in-custody-over-united-healthcare-ceo-shooting-nypd/): Police have been searching for gunman since Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘brazen’ Midtown Manhattan attack.
- [Video captures ‘explosive eruption’ of Philippine volcano](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/video-captures-explosive-eruption-of-philippine-volcano/): Timelapse video captured the “explosive eruption” of the Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon volcano.
- [ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US crackdown law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/bytedance-tiktok-seek-temporary-halt-to-us-crackdown-law/): The companies have asked an appeals court to temporarily block the law that would enforce a ban on the app in the US.
- [Hope and disbelief as thousands released from Syrian prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/hope-and-disbelief-as-thousands-released-from-syrian-prisons/): Thousands of regime prisoners are suddenly free in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
- [Merriam-Webster announces ‘polarisation’ as 2024 word of the year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/merriam-webster-announces-polarisation-as-2024-word-of-the-year/): The term has been most frequently used in the US before elections to describe race relations, politics, ideology.
- [India replaces central bank governor in a surprise move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/india-replaces-central-bank-governor-in-a-surprise-move/): With India’s economic growth slowing down and inflation rising, the new governor will have challenges to deal with.
- [Seeing Gaza from Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/seeing-gaza-from-berlin/): The past 14 months of genocide in Gaza have brought alienation but also a sense of new belonging.
- [‘Top priority’: US renews push to find Austin Tice after al-Assad toppled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/top-priority-us-renews-push-to-find-austin-tice-after-al-assad-toppled/): The US journalist is believed to be among 135,000 people detained or disappeared by Syrian government during war.
- [After Trump’s Appeal, Russia Says Open To Negotiations On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/after-trumps-appeal-russia-says-open-to-negotiations-on-ukraine/): Trump had called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Ukraine after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
- [Syrian Islamist Rebels Vow 'March From Damascus To Jerusalem', Iran Sent Plane To Rescue Assad But..](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrian-islamist-rebels-vow-march-from-damascus-to-jerusalem-iran-sent-plane-to-rescue-assad-but/): Purported footage from a mosque in Damascus shows Syrian rebels vowing to march on Jerusalem after ending the Assad family’s rule. “From here (Damascus) to Jerusalem. We’re coming for Jerusalem. Patience, people of Gaza, patience” vows an Islamist rebel spokesman. He is surrounded by a group of gunmen who respond with cries of “Allahu akbar! […]
- [Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouses’: What to know about Syria’s prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/assads-human-slaughterhouses-what-to-know-about-syrias-prisons/): Bashar al-Assad’s apparatus ran more than 100 detention facilities where it tortured indiscriminately.
- [How Assad held power while Syria crumbled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/how-assad-held-power-while-syria-crumbled/): For over two decades, Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria. Al Jazeera’s Saba Al-Kasim looks at how.
- [Daniel Penny acquitted in New York subway choking death of Jordan Neely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/daniel-penny-acquitted-in-new-york-subway-choking-death-of-jordan-neely/): Viral videos of Neely’s death raised questions about race relations, social services and excessive force in the US.
- [Syria’s White Helmets director says Sednaya Prison was ‘hell’ for detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrias-white-helmets-director-says-sednaya-prison-was-hell-for-detainees/): Raed al-Saleh tells Al Jazeera rescuers found bodies in ovens and executions took place daily at notorious facility.
- [Syrians reclaim hope as they return after years of exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrians-reclaim-hope-as-they-return-after-years-of-exile/): At the Bab Al-Hawa crossing on the border with Turkey, Syrians flood back home with a newfound hope.
- [Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/dings-comeback-win-over-gukesh-ties-world-chess-championship-final/): Chinese titleholder forces India’s teenaged challenger to resign in Game 12 and tie the scores at six points each.
- [Russia Turns To Syria's 'New Rulers' To Protect Bases, 'Assad In Moscow, No Meeting With Putin Yet'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/russia-turns-to-syrias-new-rulers-to-protect-bases-assad-in-moscow-no-meeting-with-putin-yet/): The Kremlin stated that the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria would be discussed with the country’s new rulers following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that it was too early to speculate about the fate of the bases and highlighted that any decisions would be made in consultation with […]
- ['Creates Tensions': Yunus Rakes Up Hasina's Speeches From India During Meet With Misri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/creates-tensions-yunus-rakes-up-hasinas-speeches-from-india-during-meet-with-misri/): Yunus described relations between India and Bangladesh as “very solid” after attacks on Hindus in recent weeks became a source of concern for New Delhi.
- [Germany Suspends Syrian Asylum Decisions Citing 'Unclear Situation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/germany-suspends-syrian-asylum-decisions-citing-unclear-situation/): Germany took in almost one million Syrians, Europe’s biggest diaspora from the ravaged country, with the bulk arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel
- [Taiwan Accused Chinese Ships of Conducting ‘Grey Zone Harassment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/taiwan-accused-chinese-ships-of-conducting-grey-zone-harassment/): Video and still images released by Taiwan’s coast guard on Monday showed what it identified as Chinese coast guard vessels 2901 and 1301 out at sea closely watched by Taiwan’s coast guard personnel. China currently has nearly 90 navy and coast guard ships in waters near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and […]
- [Missile Frigate INS Tushil Inducted Into Indian Navy In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/missile-frigate-ins-tushil-inducted-into-indian-navy-in-russia/): The warship is expected to significantly bolster the Indian Navy’s operational capability in the Indian Ocean, a region that has witnessed increasing forays by China’s PLA Navy in the last few years
- [Video: Who is the leader of Syria’s HTS rebels?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/video-who-is-the-leader-of-syrias-hts-rebels/): Here’s a closer look at the Syrian opposition leader known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani.
- [Houthis claim attack on central Israel in response to Gaza ‘massacres’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/houthis-claim-attack-on-central-israel-in-response-to-gaza-massacres/): The Yemeni group says it will continue its ‘support operations’ until Israel ends its war and siege on the Gaza Strip.
- [Rebel Unity Under Threat, Isis To Make Syria Comeback After Assad's Ouster? US, Turkey Concerned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/rebel-unity-under-threat-isis-to-make-syria-comeback-after-assads-ouster-us-turkey-concerned/): The stunning collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks a historic shock in the Middle East. In 12 days, rebels advanced from the north and south to capture Damascus, ending the Assads’ 50-year rule. Assad’s key backers —Russia and Iran– were too preoccupied with their own conflicts to intervene. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu […]
- [US Defense Chief Warns of China Threat to Rules-Based Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/us-defense-chief-warns-of-china-threat-to-rules-based-order/): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned of China’s intent and increasing capability to change the rules-based international order when speaking to U.S. sailors at the Yokosuka naval base in Japan on December 9.”And so we want to see this region, this area remain open to freedom of navigation and the ability to fly the skies […]
- [Germany pauses asylum applications for Syrians after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/germany-pauses-asylum-applications-for-syrians-after-al-assads-fall/): Syrians in Germany cheer toppling of al-Assad as an official suggests offering people 1,000 euros to return.
- [Families search Syria’s Sednaya Prison for loved ones after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/families-search-syrias-sednaya-prison-for-loved-ones-after-al-assads-fall/): Rescue teams scour the notorious prison near Damascus for detainees and hidden underground cells.
- [Israel Says Troop Presence in Syria 'Temporary' As IDF Opens 'Fourth Front' After Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/israel-says-troop-presence-in-syria-temporary-as-idf-opens-fourth-front-after-assads-fall/): Israel says it has launched strikes on Syria to prevent hostile actors from taking control of Assad regime’s chemical and other weapons. Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar said Israel had troops deployed to critical points across Syrian territory as a “temporary security measure.” The new Israeli deployment includes the summit of Mount Hermon and areas […]
- [Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus Regime As 'Fascist', Vows Justice For Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/sheikh-hasina-slams-yunus-regime-as-fascist-vows-justice-for-atrocities/): In a virtual address to a gathering of overseas Awami League supporters in London on Sunday, Hasina accused Yunus of being the “mastermind” behind the July-August turmoil that ousted her government and vowed to bring him and his allies to justice under Bangladeshi law
- [Syrian Rebel Flag Flies Over Embassy In Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/09/syrian-rebel-flag-flies-over-embassy-in-moscow/): Russian news agencies reported that Bashar al-Assad was in Moscow with his family after rebel fighters raced into Damascus unopposed, ending nearly six decades of the Assad family’s rule.The Kremlin said on Monday that it was too early to say what the future would hold for Russia’s military bases in Syria, adding that it would […]
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/syrias-al-sharaa-promises-to-punish-those-who-tortured-killed-detainees/): HTS leader seeks ‘justice’ for detainees as Syria’s new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.
- [Damascus’s joy and worry as people wonder: What happens after al-Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/damascuss-joy-and-worry-as-people-wonder-what-happens-after-al-assad/): People at Bashar al-Assad’s villa in the Syrian capital celebrate but also express concern over Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
- [Saudi Arabia’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2034: What to know about the event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/saudi-arabias-hosting-of-fifa-world-cup-2034-what-to-know-about-the-event/): Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.
- [Has Assad’s Ouster “Shaken" Putin? Syria Base Pullout A Blow to Russia's Africa & Mideast Ambitions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/has-assads-ouster-shaken-putin-syria-base-pullout-a-blow-to-russias-africa-mideast-ambitions/): The Kremlin on December 11 played down the damage to Russian influence in the Middle East from the fall of Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad. Russia’s military bases in Syria were a major asset for Moscow until the Assad regime’s stunning collapse in a rapid offensive by rebels. Russian military sites in Syria include a naval […]
- [Syrian Rebels Seize Control of Assad’s Palace in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/syrian-rebels-seize-control-of-assads-palace-in-damascus/): Rebels were seen inside the Damascus Presidential Palace on December 10, days after they seized the capital and ousted Syria’s Bashar al-Assad.Reuters footage showed rebels sitting at the entrance of the palace, while others roamed the hallways of the palace, which is also known as Qasr al-Shaab.A family photograph stood on a table, while damaged […]
- [Georgia has set a precedent that could undermine EU enlargement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/georgia-has-set-a-precedent-that-could-undermine-eu-enlargement/): Other candidate countries may follow suit and refuse to embark on reform while enjoying EU-granted privileges.
- [The human cost of al-Assad’s rule on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/the-human-cost-of-al-assads-rule-on-syria/): Dead, jailed, tortured, displaced. AJLabs looks at the human toll of 13 years of the war in Syria.
- [France and Germany in turmoil; how would that affect EU economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/france-and-germany-in-turmoil-how-would-that-affect-eu-economy/): Paris and Berlin that make up almost half of the eurozone economy face political and economic woes.
- [Saudi Arabia named FIFA World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/saudi-arabia-named-fifa-world-cup-2034-host-morocco-to-co-stage-2030/): FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.
- [Romania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/romanias-pro-european-parties-agree-to-form-coalition-government/): The coalition will potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential election.
- [US judge rejects The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’s Infowars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/us-judge-rejects-the-onions-purchase-of-alex-joness-infowars/): Onion CEO expresses disappointment in judge’s decision, but satirical website remains interested in purchasing Infowars.
- [Bank of Canada slashes interest rates with another jumbo cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/bank-of-canada-slashes-interest-rates-with-another-jumbo-cut/): Bank of Canada governor also said potential tariffs by Trump posed a ‘major new uncertainty’.
- [Bangladesh Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/bangladesh-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das-again/): Local media reported that Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Saiful Islam, who is on vacation, rejected the bail plea, citing the absence of a lawyer’s letter of attorney for Das
- [Russia Vows No Concessions As Zelensky Seeks 'Guarantees' From Trump, Putin Touts Nuke Alternative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/russia-vows-no-concessions-as-zelensky-seeks-guarantees-from-trump-putin-touts-nuke-alternative/): Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks mandatory DNA testing for new army recruits “is a good suggestion.” His comments came a week after deputy defence minister Anna Tsivileva disclosed potential Russian casualty figures from the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once […]
- [In First Interview, Diddy's Accuser Shares Feeling 'Powerless' At Music Mogul's Hands: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/in-first-interview-diddys-accuser-shares-feeling-powerless-at-music-moguls-hands-report/): Doe admitted the trauma has shaped his life in profound ways, contributing to the end of his marriage and a struggle with mental health
- [What could Trump’s return to the White House mean for Latin America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/what-could-trumps-return-to-the-white-house-mean-for-latin-america/): Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties.
- [Haiti’s ‘vodou’ murders: Why did a gang kill nearly 200 people?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/haitis-vodou-murders-why-did-a-gang-kill-nearly-200-people/): Rights groups say the killings specifically targeted elderly people and Vodou practitioners.
- [US-Backed SDF Surrenders To Turkey? After Manbij, Erdogan Eyes Victory Over The Kurds In Kobani?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/us-backed-sdf-surrenders-to-turkey-after-manbij-erdogan-eyes-victory-over-the-kurds-in-kobani/): The US-mediated ceasefire between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) halted fighting in Manbij on December 11. SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi confirmed the truce aims to protect civilians and enable SDF withdrawal. Turkey continues targeting Kurdish groups linked to the PKK, while advancing towards Kobani amid escalated offensives in […]
- [Afghanistan's Acting Minister For Refugees Khalil Haqqani Killed In Kabul Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/afghanistans-acting-minister-for-refugees-khalil-haqqani-killed-in-kabul-blast/): Afghanistan’s minister for refugees, Khalil Haqqani, killed in a blast in the country’s capital city Kabul.
- [Fact check: Did UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect post viral Substack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/fact-check-did-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-post-viral-substack/): Publishing platform Substack removed a post purporting to be by Luigi Mangione, suspect in killing of Brian Thompson.
- [‘Entire days without food’: Fighting hunger in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/entire-days-without-food-fighting-hunger-in-gaza/): Six Palestinians describe how they try to feed their families amid severe food shortages.
- [Real-life ‘Succession’: What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/real-life-succession-what-is-the-latest-murdoch-family-drama-all-about/): Disagreements over the ownership of the Murdoch Family Trust have led to a legal battle.
- [Syrians set fire to Hafez al-Assad’s grave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/syrians-set-fire-to-hafez-al-assads-grave/): Syrians have set fire to the grave of former president Hafez al-Assad, father of the ousted leader Bashar.
- [OnlyFans Star Breaks Down After Having Sex With 100 Men In 24 Hours | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/onlyfans-star-breaks-down-after-having-sex-with-100-men-in-24-hours-watch/): Despite her emotional reaction, the British adult entertainment star has now announced a new challenge: to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours
- [Israel Takes Advantage of Assad's Fall, Expands Firing And Spying Range With Mount Hermon Positions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/israel-takes-advantage-of-assads-fall-expands-firing-and-spying-range-with-mount-hermon-positions/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/russia-tells-citizens-not-to-travel-to-united-states/): Russians should also avoid heading to Canada and most EU states, warns Moscow’s Foreign Ministry.
- [The Only Doctor: The struggle for healthcare in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/the-only-doctor-the-struggle-for-healthcare-in-the-us/): After working for years without pay, the only doctor in a poor rural area faces the imminent closure of her clinic.
- [Russia's Latakia Base "Under Siege", Putin Sends Forces for Quick Pullout of Troops and Equipment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/russias-latakia-base-under-siege-putin-sends-forces-for-quick-pullout-of-troops-and-equipment/): Ukrainian military intelligence claim Russia has begun a large-scale pullout from Syria, evacuating its ground forces, as one of its bases comes under siege. While one of the bases, where Russian troops are stationed, is under siege, the Tartus port has been secured by special forces.This comes a day after reports citing satellite imagery said […]
- [Risk of nuclear weapon use rising, warn Nobel Peace Prize winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/risk-of-nuclear-weapon-use-rising-warn-nobel-peace-prize-winners/): The risk of nuclear weapons being used again is “higher than it has ever been before”, say Nobel Prize winners.
- [‘Abandoned’: Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/abandoned-ukraine-war-veterans-who-fought-russia-feel-snubbed-forgotten/): Thousands of discharged troops are locked in a bureaucratic struggle, fighting for a legal status to ease their plight.
- [Video: Paramilitary attack kill dozens of civilians in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/video-paramilitary-attack-kill-dozens-of-civilians-in-sudan/): An artillery attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed dozens of civilians.
- [With Al-Assad gone, Syria’s power dynamics “quite complicated”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/with-al-assad-gone-syrias-power-dynamics-quite-complicated/): Salma Daoudi on the ideological challenges the Syrian opposition forces will have to address.
- [Afghan refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in blast: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/afghan-refugee-minister-khalil-ur-rahman-haqqani-killed-in-blast-reports/): Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani entered government after the Taliban seized power following US-led drawdown in 2021.
- ['Stay Away From Iran Or…’ Netanyahu Warns New Syria Regime As Israel Pounds ‘Assad’s Weapons’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/stay-away-from-iran-or-netanyahu-warns-new-syria-regime-as-israel-pounds-assads-weapons/): The Israeli PM on Dec. 10 warned the new rulers in Syria not to follow in the footsteps of the previous regime of Iran-backed ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The warning came as the new regime in Syria is taking shape with Mohammed al-Bashir being appointed as the country’s caretaker Prime Minister. Al-Bashir previously headed the […]
- [Thailand Announces e-Visa In India From January 1, 60-day Visa Exemption For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/thailand-announces-e-visa-in-india-from-january-1-60-day-visa-exemption-for-indians/): Post Content
- [“Inclusivity” in Syria key to avoiding “infighting, chaos”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/inclusivity-in-syria-key-to-avoiding-infighting-chaos/): Mohamad Elmasry on what Syria’s opposition forces will have to do, to keep the country from spiralling into conflict.
- [Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/irans-khamenei-says-al-assad-ouster-a-us-israel-plot-blames-neighbour/): Supreme leader says Iranian intel warned of ‘enemy’ threats, denies ‘axis of resistance’ weakened by fall of key ally.
- [Ukraine says aerial attack sparks fire at key Russian oil depot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/ukraine-says-aerial-attack-sparks-fire-at-key-russian-oil-depot/): Local governor says fire extinguished after Ukraine claims attack on site that fuels pipeline for military supplies.
- [Attacks on Syria by Israel raise question, “Where does all this end?”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/attacks-on-syria-by-israel-raise-question-where-does-all-this-end/): Robert Geist Pinfold talks about Israel’s attacks on Syria, and questions Israel’s logic when seizing more territory.
- [Want To Go Back To School? This Japanese Company Can Make It Happen For Just One Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/want-to-go-back-to-school-this-japanese-company-can-make-it-happen-for-just-one-day/): A Japanese company named Undokaiya has launched a programme for tourists called ‘Your High School’. Under this initiative, visitors to Japan can experience a day in a Japanese secondary school
- [Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/al-assads-fall-in-syria-whats-at-stake-for-china/): China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza residential areas kill at least 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-residential-areas-kill-at-least-29/): Bombardment across besieged territory continues and humanitarian crisis deepens after 14 months of Israeli attacks.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1021/): Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Taiwan Accuses 'Troublemaker' China Of Expanding Military Drills Around Island Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/taiwan-accuses-troublemaker-china-of-expanding-military-drills-around-island-nation/): China has ramped up military activity and stagged its biggest maritime drills in years near Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory.
- ['Top Priority': Trump On Solving Ukraine Crisis, Calls Middle East "Less Difficult Situation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/top-priority-trump-on-solving-ukraine-crisis-calls-middle-east-less-difficult-situation/): Trump had recently appealed for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect Calms Down After First Meal In Jail, A Slice of Pizza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-suspect-calms-down-after-first-meal-in-jail-a-slice-of-pizza/): Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt. He is now facing extradition to New York for trial.
- [Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/taiwan-blames-troublemaker-china-for-huge-naval-drills-near-shores/): The island tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours.
- [Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/dozens-of-civilians-killed-in-two-days-of-intense-fighting-in-sudan/): More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.
- [Fighters who overthrew al-Assad claim control of Syria’s Deir Az Zor city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/fighters-who-overthrew-al-assad-claim-control-of-syrias-deir-az-zor-city/): Commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said the city and its military airport are fully ‘liberated’.
- [Pakistan Army Planned Brutal Crackdown On Protesting Imran Khan Supporters: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/pakistan-army-planned-brutal-crackdown-on-protesting-imran-khan-supporters-sources/): Sources added that the plan was devised to remove protesters from D-Chowk, a symbolic location in the heart of Islamabad.
- ['Enemies Can't Resist': Trump Uses Pic With Jill Biden To Sell New Perfumes, Sets Internet On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/enemies-cant-resist-trump-uses-pic-with-jill-biden-to-sell-new-perfumes-sets-internet-on-fire/): Trump cheekily used his photo with Jill Biden in Paris to launch his new “Fight, Fight, Fight” perfume line, which amused social media users.
- [Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/ghana-to-botswana-why-african-voters-are-throwing-out-ruling-parties/): Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.
- [Video: Suspect in killing of US health firm chief shouts to reporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/video-suspect-in-killing-of-us-health-firm-chief-shouts-to-reporters/): The suspect in the killing of a health firm CEO in New York, shouted in protest as he was brought into court.
- [US: Utah Man Drives Car Through Dealership Hours After Purchasing Over 'As-Is' Policy | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/us-utah-man-drives-car-through-dealership-hours-after-purchasing-over-as-is-policy-video/): Michael Murray, 35, purchased a Subaru Outback from a dealership in Sandy, but later demanded a full refund after discovering mechanical issues with the car.
- [Why is Israel attacking Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/why-is-israel-attacking-syria/): What does Israel gain by attacking Syria in the wake of al-Assad’s overthrow?
- [127 Killed In Two Days Of Bombardments As Sudan's Brutal Civil War Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/127-killed-in-two-days-of-bombardments-as-sudans-brutal-civil-war-intensifies/): The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary RSF has intensified with airstrikes, artillery strikes and the use of barrel bombs.
- [Google pulls bad McDonald’s reviews after Luigi Mangione’s arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/google-pulls-bad-mcdonalds-reviews-after-luigi-mangiones-arrest/): Tech giant says reviews responding to employee’s tip-off that led to suspect’s arrest violate its policies.
- [Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/japanese-atomic-bomb-survivors-accept-nobel-peace-prize/): Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, honoured for fighting to abolish nuclear weapons.
- [Bangladesh Acknowledges Attacks On Hindus, Says '88 Cases Filed, 70 Arrested So Far'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/bangladesh-acknowledges-attacks-on-hindus-says-88-cases-filed-70-arrested-so-far/): Bangladesh has acknowledged more than 80 incidents of communal violence against minorities, mostly Hindus, since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August.
- ['I'm Not Evil': US Man Sentenced For Leaping Over Desk To Attack Las Vegas Judge | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/im-not-evil-us-man-sentenced-for-leaping-over-desk-to-attack-las-vegas-judge-video/): Deobra Redden, 31, was sentenced to 26 to 65 years for attacking Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus in the courtroom in January.
- [Trump teases speedy environmental permitting for $1bn investments in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/trump-teases-speedy-environmental-permitting-for-1bn-investments-in-us/): The president-elect’s proposal came with scant details, but environmental groups likened it to a corporate ‘bribe’.
- ['Unprecedented Attack': Indian-origin PhD Student Suspended From MIT For Pro-Palestine Essay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/unprecedented-attack-indian-origin-phd-student-suspended-from-mit-for-pro-palestine-essay/): MIT said Prahlad Iyengar’s pro-Palestine essay for a student-led publication could potentially incite violent protests on campus.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder Suspect Has Outburst Before Entering Court, Yells ‘Completely Out of…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder-suspect-has-outburst-before-entering-court-yells-completely-out-of/): In court, Mangione appeared calm, looking around at the reporters, counting them, and even smiling at times
- [South Korea's Ex-Defence Minister Attempts Suicide In Custody After Failed Martial Law Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/south-koreas-ex-defence-minister-attempts-suicide-in-custody-after-failed-martial-law-bid/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law last week, which drew widespread outrage and was shot down by lawmakers.
- [South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/south-korean-police-raid-presidential-office-ex-minister-attempts-suicide/): Developments comes as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [60 at Gaza hospital at risk of starving to death, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/60-at-gaza-hospital-at-risk-of-starving-to-death-authorities-say/): Health Ministry warns patients could die from lack of food, water as UN official briefs Security Council on conditions.
- [75 Indians Evacuated From Syria Following Bashar Al Assad's Fall | Syria News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/75-indians-evacuated-from-syria-following-bashar-al-assads-fall-syria-news-today-news18/): | 75 Indians evacuated from following Bashar al ‘s fall. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israeli Airstrikes Pound Syria, Destroy 80% Military Assets In 'Historic' Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/israeli-airstrikes-pound-syria-destroy-80-military-assets-in-historic-campaign/): Israel launched a 48-hour campaign in Syria, destroying most of Assad’s military assets to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile elements.
- [After Foreign Secretary Misri's Visit, Bangladesh Govt Arrests Anti-Social Elements | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/after-foreign-secretary-misris-visit-bangladesh-govt-arrests-anti-social-elements-english-news/): | A day after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raised concerns over the safety of minorities during his Bangladesh visit, the local government has swung into action against the anti-social elements who vandalised and looted Hindu properties, and put them behind bars.This comes after Misri met Bangladesh foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain in Dhaka and flagged […]
- [Donald Trump To End Birthright Citizenship. What Is It And How It Could Affect Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/donald-trump-to-end-birthright-citizenship-what-is-it-and-how-it-could-affect-indians/): Birthright citizenship ensures that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen
- ['Hindu Lives Matter': Protests In Canada Against Alleged Atrocities On Others In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/hindu-lives-matter-protests-in-canada-against-alleged-atrocities-on-others-in-bangladesh/): Hindu community members in Canada protested outside the Bangladesh Consulate in Toronto against alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, raising slogans like ‘Hindu Lives Matter’.
- [US starts investigation into Nicaragua human rights and labor abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/us-starts-investigation-into-nicaragua-human-rights-and-labor-abuses/): Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
- [Trump Lays Out 100-Day Plan, Will Pardon Jan 6 Defendants On 'Day One', End Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/trump-lays-out-100-day-plan-will-pardon-jan-6-defendants-on-day-one-end-birthright-citizenship/): US President-elect Donald Trump is going to act on his election promises of mass deportations, new tariffs and pardons for the January 6 defendants on day one of his second term. In his first television interview since his re-election, Trump revealed his plans to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of […]
- [Houthis clash with US Navy ships in the Gulf of Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/houthis-clash-with-us-navy-ships-in-the-gulf-of-aden/): The US military says it has intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Yemen-based group.
- [Did A Botched Back Surgery Push Ivy League Grad Luigi Mangione To Kill Insurance CEO Brian Thompson?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/did-a-botched-back-surgery-push-ivy-league-grad-luigi-mangione-to-kill-insurance-ceo-brian-thompson/): Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, belonging to a prominent Baltimore family, has been arrested in connection with the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson in New York City. Despite coming from a life of privilege, Mangione had a troubling few months. In the summer, he abruptly cut off ties with friends and […]
- [Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO attacker Mangione fights New York extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/accused-unitedhealthcare-ceo-attacker-mangione-fights-new-york-extradition/): Mangione appears in court day after arrest in Pennsylvania for murder of Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan.
- [‘Our homes were destroyed’ Palestinian residents return to Yarmouk camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/our-homes-were-destroyed-palestinian-residents-return-to-yarmouk-camp/): Residents of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp have started returning to their homes.
- [Kenyan police tear gas protesters marching against femicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/kenyan-police-tear-gas-protesters-marching-against-femicide/): Police in Nairobi used tear gas to disperse protesters demanding an end to femicide.
- [Police fire tear gas at Kenya protesters rallying against femicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/police-fire-tear-gas-at-kenya-protesters-rallying-against-femicide/): Hundreds gather in Kenya’s capital to rally against gender-based violence.
- [How can Syria be rebuilt and who will pay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/how-can-syria-be-rebuilt-and-who-will-pay/): Years of war and sanctions have left much of the country in ruins.
- [China-Taiwan War Imminent? PLA Sends 90 Ships in Biggest Naval Deployment Around Island in 30 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/china-taiwan-war-imminent-pla-sends-90-ships-in-biggest-naval-deployment-around-island-in-30-years/): China has deployed an “alarming” number of ships in its biggest maritime mobilisation around Taiwan in years, Taipei says. Taiwanese forces were on high alert in anticipation of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) staging war games and whether they “turn into war”. Beijing has voiced fury over Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s US stopovers and call […]
- [Argentina’s Milei emerges as blueprint for global far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/argentinas-milei-emerges-as-blueprint-for-global-far-right/): One year into his presidency, Milei has fast become a symbol of what the global far right hope to achieve.
- [Two presidents, two sons, different standards of outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/two-presidents-two-sons-different-standards-of-outrage/): Hunter Biden was accused of influencing policy for personal gain. His critics aren’t upset over Trump Jr’s similar role.
- [US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/us-sanctions-china-cyber-firm-for-potentially-deadly-ransomware-attack/): Some firewalls targeted in the US were protecting critical infrastructure companies, the US Treasury Department says.
- [‘Never Thought He Would Self-Destruct’: Friends Of Suspect In UnitedHealth CEO’s Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/never-thought-he-would-self-destruct-friends-of-suspect-in-unitedhealth-ceos-murder/): Suspect Luigi Mangione’s family and friends are still in shock wondering how someone with a promising life could have possibly committed such a brazen crime.
- [Erdogan Vows To Stop 'Syria Division', Israel Warns Rebels On Jerusalem March, Interim PM In Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/erdogan-vows-to-stop-syria-division-israel-warns-rebels-on-jerusalem-march-interim-pm-in-charge/): President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Syria must remain united and warned Turkey will act against any threat to its territory. Erdogan said: “From now on, we cannot allow Syria to be divided once again. We must never consent to the country’s lands becoming a conflict zone again. We cannot accept any provocation that will […]
- [Netanyahu at court to take the stand for the first time in corruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/netanyahu-at-court-to-take-the-stand-for-the-first-time-in-corruption-trial/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered a Tel Aviv courthouse on December 10 to take the stand for the first time in a long-running corruption trial that will likely force him to juggle between the courtroom and war room for weeks.Netanyahu arrived around 10 a.m. (0800 GMT) while a few dozen protesters gathered outside, some […]
- [After Foreign Secretary Misri's Visit, Bangladesh Govt Arrests Anti-Social Elements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/after-foreign-secretary-misris-visit-bangladesh-govt-arrests-anti-social-elements/): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Dhaka on Monday and held meeting with Touhid Hossain. He raised concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
- [‘Step towards justice’: US indicts ex-military officials for Syria abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/step-towards-justice-us-indicts-ex-military-officials-for-syria-abuses/): Officers Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud behind torture of detainees, including US citizens, prosecutors say.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/israels-netanyahu-decries-absurd-charges-at-corruption-trial-appearance/): Netanyahu took the stand for about four hours and will resume testifying on Wednesday.
- [Ivy League Grad, Wealth Family Background: All About Suspect In US Insurance CEO's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/ivy-league-grad-wealth-family-background-all-about-suspect-in-us-insurance-ceos-killing/): A standout student, Mangione graduated at the top of his high school class in 2016. According to Mangione’s LinkedIn profile, he is employed as a data engineer at TrueCar, a California-based online auto marketplace
- [Trump's Justice Department Secretly Obtained Phone Records Of FBI Pick Kash Patel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/trumps-justice-department-secretly-obtained-phone-records-of-fbi-pick-kash-patel-report/): Donald Trump has announced Indian-American Kash Patel as his pick for the FBI.
- [What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/what-is-iran-signalling-since-the-fall-of-syrias-bashar-al-assad/): A stalwart Assad ally for decades, Iran has to decide how it will approach the new Syria.
- [Iran's Power Undiminished After Assad's Fall, IRGC Chief Boasts Amid Blame Game Over Rebel Takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/irans-power-undiminished-after-assads-fall-irgc-chief-boasts-amid-blame-game-over-rebel-takeover/): The Commander in Chief of the IRGC* has reassured lawmakers that Iran remains a regional power despite the fall of the Syrian government. Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson for the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, shared details of the closed session. Rezaei highlighted Major General Hossein Salami’s “confidence in Iran’s capabilities.” Ebrahim Rezaei, also […]
- [Syrians Tear Down Assad Poster, Topple Statue Outside Damascus Library](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/syrians-tear-down-assad-poster-topple-statue-outside-damascus-library/): Video released on social media on December 10 showed Syrians tearing down a poster of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and knocking down a statue of his father outside a library in Damascus.In one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations, the fall of Assad’s government on Sunday (December 8) wiped […]
- ['India-Russia Friendship Higher Than Highest Mountain': Rajnath In Meeting With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/india-russia-friendship-higher-than-highest-mountain-rajnath-in-meeting-with-putin/): Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during his three-day visit to Russia.
- [Negotiations Over Ukraine War Could Start 'In Winter': Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/negotiations-over-ukraine-war-could-start-in-winter-poland/): Poland has been one of Ukraine’s strongest backers against Russia’s full-scale invasion that began in February 2022.
- [Firefighters in US battling a wildfire in Malibu, California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/firefighters-in-us-battling-a-wildfire-in-malibu-california/): Malibu wildfire forces evacuation of residents near Pepperdine University, students seek shelter in campus library.
- [Brazil’s President Lula ‘stable’ after emergency surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/brazils-president-lula-stable-after-emergency-surgery/): Doctors say left-wing leader will remain under observation for a few days after surgery for intracranial haemorrhage.
- [Pakistan’s military charges former spy chief over ‘political activities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/10/pakistans-military-charges-former-spy-chief-over-political-activities/): Lieutenant-General Faiz Hamid, under arrest since August, is the first spy chief accused of helping a political party.
- [Police, protesters scuffle near South Korean president’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/police-protesters-scuffle-near-south-korean-presidents-home/): Police and pro-impeachment protesters scuffled near the home of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-across-gaza-including-15-guarding-aid-trucks/): Attacks come after the UN General Assembly approves a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- [Syrian Interim Govt Vows 'Rule Of Law' After Assad's Fall Amid US Warnings Of Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/syrian-interim-govt-vows-rule-of-law-after-assads-fall-amid-us-warnings-of-escalation/): Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group and its allies, which brought a sudden end to 5 decades of iron-fisted rule by his clan
- ['Prison Will No Silence Me,' Says Jailed Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/prison-will-no-silence-me-says-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi/): The 52-year-old has been jailed multiple times over 25 years, most recently since November 2021, for advocating against the mandatory hijab and capital punishment in Iran
- [Turkish Spy Chief in Damascus, Israel ‘Destroys 86% of Russian Air Defence Systems in Syria’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/turkish-spy-chief-in-damascus-israel-destroys-86-of-russian-air-defence-systems-in-syria/): Israel declared total air superiority over Syria following an extensive bombing campaign that dismantled most of Syria’s air defence systems. The Israeli Air Force reported the destruction of 86% of Syria’s air defences, including Russian-made systems like SA-22 Pantsir-S1 and SA-17 Buk, which had posed challenges since 2013. This operation enabled Israel to strike Iranian […]
- ['Biggest Mistake Was..': Trump's Savage Reply To Time Magazine On Harris' Failed Presidential Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/biggest-mistake-was-trumps-savage-reply-to-time-magazine-on-harris-failed-presidential-bid/): Trump further went on to say that Harris’ campaign was “doomed from the start” during an interview for Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” issue
- [IRGC Didn't Fight Syria Rebels As 'Assad's Army Was Merely Watching', HTS Denies US-Israeli Backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/irgc-didnt-fight-syria-rebels-as-assads-army-was-merely-watching-hts-denies-us-israeli-backing/): Ahmed al-Golani, the leader of the rebel alliance that toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has vowed to dissolve the security forces of the previous regime and shut down notorious prisons known for torture and killings. Rights groups estimate nearly 60,000 people were tortured and killed in Assad-run facilities, with Syrians now searching these infamous prisons […]
- [3 Men File Suit Against Sean 'Diddy', Accuse Him Of Drugging And Raping Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/3-men-file-suit-against-sean-diddy-accuse-him-of-drugging-and-raping-them/): The lawsuit filed on Thursday alleged that Sean “Diddy” Combs raped the men when they were unconscious.
- [American man found near Damascus after seven months in Syrian prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/american-man-found-near-damascus-after-seven-months-in-syrian-prison/): Travis Timmerman, an American from Missouri, says he was held for seven months in Syria’s infamous Sednaya prison
- [Israeli attack kills guards protecting Gaza aid convoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/israeli-attack-kills-guards-protecting-gaza-aid-convoy/): At least 12 people were killed in two Israeli strikes that targeted guards protecting an aid convoy in southern Gaza.
- [After Syria: Is there a chance for Iran-US rapprochement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/after-syria-is-there-a-chance-for-iran-us-rapprochement/): Political scientist Vali Nasr argues Iran-US relations can improve as Iran’s footprint across the Middle East shrinks.
- [At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/at-least-nine-people-die-six-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-tunisia/): Coastguard rescues 27 people on the boat when it broke down and took on water due to bad weather.
- [Blinken says Washington working to bring home US citizen found in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/blinken-says-washington-working-to-bring-home-us-citizen-found-in-syria/): Travis Timmerman says he was detained after crossing into Syria on a Christian pilgrimage earlier this year.
- [Meta Donates $1 Million To Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/meta-donates-1-million-to-donald-trumps-inauguration-fund/): The donation comes just weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago
- [France Starts Military Withdrawal from Chad, Marking End of Sahel Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/france-starts-military-withdrawal-from-chad-marking-end-of-sahel-presence/): France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena, the French army said, two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defense cooperation pact with Paris.In a surprise move, the government of Chad – an ally of the West in […]
- [TIME Magazine names Donald Trump ‘Person of the Year’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/time-magazine-names-donald-trump-person-of-the-year/): Magazine says we are ‘living in the Age of Trump’ as US president-elect makes mass deportation, foreign policy plans.
- ['SUV-Sized', 'Like Small Cars': US Drone Mystery Deepens With Reports Of 180 Sightings Per Night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/suv-sized-like-small-cars-us-drone-mystery-deepens-with-reports-of-180-sightings-per-night/): Besides causing anxiety and frustration among New Jersey residents, the unexplained drone sightings have prompted heightened security concerns among security officials at a local, federal as well as military level
- [Syrian Rebels Torch Tomb of Hafez al-Assad in Qardaha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/syrian-rebels-torch-tomb-of-hafez-al-assad-in-qardaha/): The tomb of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s father Hafez was torched in his hometown of Qardaha, AFP footage taken Wednesday showed, with rebel fighters in fatigues and young men watching it burn.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor told AFP the rebels had set fire to the mausoleum, located in the Latakia heartland […]
- [It’s time the world understands a nuclear war cannot be won](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/its-time-the-world-understands-a-nuclear-war-cannot-be-won/): We all need to listen to the survivors of nuclear war, and support their quest to rid the world of all nuclear weapons.
- [Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/biden-commutes-nearly-1500-sentences-pardons-39-people/): White House says move marks largest act of clemency in a single day in modern US history.
- [Media groups condemn Israel over Gaza journalist ‘massacre’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/media-groups-condemn-israel-over-gaza-journalist-massacre/): Two separate reports by media freedom organisations found Israel killed an unprecedented number of journalists.
- [Video: Captagon drug stockpiles uncovered in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/video-captagon-drug-stockpiles-uncovered-in-syria/): Millions of psychoactive Captagon pills have been discovered in Syria.
- [What happened to little Sara Sharif and did Britain let her down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/what-happened-to-little-sara-sharif-and-did-britain-let-her-down/): The murdered 10-year-old’s father Urfan and stepmother Beinash Batool have been convicted of abuse and murder in the UK.
- [India’s Gukesh beats China’s Ding to become youngest chess world champion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/indias-gukesh-beats-chinas-ding-to-become-youngest-chess-world-champion/): Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju prevailed in a thrilling endgame that had been expected to end in a draw.
- [Syria after Assad | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/syria-after-assad-start-here/): What’s next for Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad?
- [Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency In US, Sentences Of 1,500 Criminals Commuted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/biden-grants-largest-single-day-clemency-in-us-sentences-of-1500-criminals-commuted/): The White House said the nearly 1,500 people granted commuted sentences – “the most ever in a single day” – had been serving them at home for at least one year
- [Millions of Captagon Pills Found At Syrian Airbase, 'Poor Man's Cocaine' Behind Assad's Empire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/millions-of-captagon-pills-found-at-syrian-airbase-poor-mans-cocaine-behind-assads-empire/): Syrian rebels have uncovered a drug empire that thrived under the ousted Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad. Several videos emerging from Syria allegedly show facilities where massive amount of Captagon pills were found.Millions of Captagon pills were discovered near Mazzeh Military Airport in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, as per Al-Arabiya news.Syrian […]
- [Why Are Young Girls Employed In Kim Jong Un's Special Train?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/why-are-young-girls-employed-in-kim-jong-uns-special-train/): According to Konstantin’s book, Kim Jong Un’s train features female conductors, known as the ‘pleasure brigade.’ Beautiful girls from all over North Korea are selected for this role
- [Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/biden-aides-in-middle-east-in-diplomatic-push-for-syria-gaza/): Two-pronged diplomatic push sees Blinken visit Jordan, Turkiye, while Jake Sullivan holds talks in Israel, Qatar, Egypt.
- [Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/redrawing-the-map-israel-seeks-to-remake-the-middle-east-to-its-own-design/): Following its new attacks on Syria, Israel’s leaders and much of its media tout the creation of a new Middle East. 
- [Punjab Student Killed In Canada As Tree Falls On Her During Bonfire With Friends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/punjab-student-killed-in-canada-as-tree-falls-on-her-during-bonfire-with-friends/): A family friend, who is assisting with a fundraising campaign to send Rittika Rajput’s body back to Punjab, said she was from a low-income family and her mother works as a seamstress
- [IDF Releases Video of Troops Operating In Syria Buffer Zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/idf-releases-video-of-troops-operating-in-syria-buffer-zone/): The Israeli Army released footage on Tuesday (December 11) showing what it said were troops operating in the buffer zone to protect “the residents of the Golan Heights and all Israeli civilians.”Israel denied on Tuesday it had advanced into Syria beyond a buffer zone with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since the overthrow of Syrian President […]
- [Trump Will Be Honoured As Time's Person Of The Year & Ring The New York Stock Exchange Bell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/trump-will-be-honoured-as-times-person-of-the-year-ring-the-new-york-stock-exchange-bell/): Trump was also Time’s Person of the Year in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House.
- [Exploited in South Korea: Migrant workers fight for their rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/exploited-in-south-korea-migrant-workers-fight-for-their-rights/): With a rapidly shrinking population, South Korea is welcoming foreign workers, but many face exploitation and danger.
- [Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/why-are-mysterious-drones-flying-over-new-jersey/): The drones have been flying over critical infrastructure such as US military research facilities and police departments.
- [“Stability is a must” in divided Syria, as is an “inclusive” govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/stability-is-a-must-in-divided-syria-as-is-an-inclusive-govt/): Tamer Qarmout on what crucial steps the Syrian opposition forces will have to take in order to speed reconstruction. 
- [How the US funds Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/how-the-us-funds-israels-war-on-gaza/): Find out how the US funds Israel’s war on Gaza and where the money goes.
- [At a Syria morgue, people search for loved ones killed by Assad regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/at-a-syria-morgue-people-search-for-loved-ones-killed-by-assad-regime/): People rushed to morgues in Damascus to search for loved ones who perished in Bashar al-Assad’s infamous prisons.
- [US Warns Ukraine of Oreshnik Attack “In Coming Days” as Kyiv's ATACMS Strike Russian Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/us-warns-ukraine-of-oreshnik-attack-in-coming-days-as-kyivs-atacms-strike-russian-airbase/): Russia has vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing ATACMS on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. In the latest attack, Moscow said on Dec. 11 Ukraine fired six ATACMS missiles at a military airfield in the port city of Taganrog.“Two of the missiles were shot down while the others were deflected […]
- [Watch | Dramatic Footage of Destroyed Naval fleet at Syria’s Latakia Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/watch-dramatic-footage-of-destroyed-naval-fleet-at-syrias-latakia-port/): Drone footage from Syria’s Latakia showed damage caused to ships in the port on December 11 after Israel said it had conducted strikes on Syrian naval facilities.Over the past 48 hours, following the collapse of the government of President Bashar al-Assad, the Israeli military said jets had conducted more than 350 strikes on targets including […]
- ['It Will Get Worse' First Indian Returnee From Syria Describes Harrowing Experience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/it-will-get-worse-first-indian-returnee-from-syria-describes-harrowing-experience/): Bhushan, a resident of Ghaziabad, who had gone to Syria on a short business trip, became the first of 75 Indian nationals to return to India
- [South Korea opposition parties submit new motion to impeach President Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/south-korea-opposition-parties-submit-new-motion-to-impeach-president-yoon/): President denies rebellion charges as police make new attempt to raid presidential office over failed martial law bid.
- [Anti-Zionist activist harassed for pro-Palestinian film screening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/anti-zionist-activist-harassed-for-pro-palestinian-film-screening/): Gaia Dan, an Israeli anti-Zionist activist, says they face intimidation and surveillance from Israeli police.
- [Russia has “no choice” but to work with opposition to stay in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/russia-has-no-choice-but-to-work-with-opposition-to-stay-in-syria/): Alexey Muraviev talks about what Russia’s next move may look like, to maintain its military presence in Syria.
- [EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/eu-approves-full-schengen-membership-for-bulgaria-romania/): Approval comes after Austria lifted its veto, claiming its demands on tackling illegal immigration had been met.
- [Kyiv ups call for air defences as Trump warns aid to Ukraine could be cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/kyiv-ups-call-for-air-defences-as-trump-warns-aid-to-ukraine-could-be-cut/): The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris as Russia inched ahead in Donetsk.
- [Israel “taking advantage” of chaos in Syria to “settle scores”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/israel-taking-advantage-of-chaos-in-syria-to-settle-scores/): Marwan Bishara, talks about the many acts of aggression Israel has committed against its neighbours in name of security.
- [US Shocker: Two-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Dead Mom In California, Boyfriend Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/us-shocker-two-year-old-accidentally-shoots-dead-mom-in-california-boyfriend-arrested/): Jessica Mina, 22, was accidentally shot dead after her toddler managed to access an unsecured loaded gun in her apartment.
- [Pachuca shock Botafogo 3-0 in Qatar, advance in FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/pachuca-shock-botafogo-3-0-in-qatar-advance-in-fifa-intercontinental-cup/): Mexico’s Pachuca became the first team to lift the FIFA Derby of the Americas trophy by defeating Botafogo in Doha.
- [Ireland hears the call of Palestine, but is it free to answer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/ireland-hears-the-call-of-palestine-but-is-it-free-to-answer/): Ireland’s economic dependency on the US appears to limit its ability to support Palestinians on the global stage.
- [UN demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/un-demands-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza-how-did-your-country-vote/): The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour with Germany and Italy voting in favour for the first time.
- [Camera Captures Dramatic Moment A Prisoner ‘Unaware’ Of Assad’s Ouster Is Freed From Syria Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/camera-captures-dramatic-moment-a-prisoner-unaware-of-assads-ouster-is-freed-from-syria-jail/): In a dramatic video, CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward on December 11 captured the moment a Syrian prisoner was found and freed. The man had been held in a windowless cell for three months and was abandoned to die. Syria’s prisons are infamous for reported extrajudicial executions and human rights abuses. In the now […]
- ['Justifiable Homicide': Donations Pour In For Luigi Mangione After UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/justifiable-homicide-donations-pour-in-for-luigi-mangione-after-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder/): Luigi Mangione, 26, who is an Ivy League graduate hailing from a rich family, is accused of killing UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
- [Australia plans to tax tech giants if they fail to pay news outlets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/australia-plans-to-tax-tech-giants-if-they-fail-to-pay-news-outlets/): Firms like Meta face tax if they don’t pay for news driving traffic to their sites, depriving media firms of revenue.
- [Syria’s PM says al-Assad military collaborators to be brought to justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/syrias-pm-says-al-assad-military-collaborators-to-be-brought-to-justice/): Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war.
- [Akhundzada Faction Wants To Remove Haqqani From Leading Afghanistan: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/akhundzada-faction-wants-to-remove-haqqani-from-leading-afghanistan-sources-exclusive/): Sources have said that Akhundzada’s biggest concern is that Haqqani is not working for Afghanistan but his own vested interests.
- [Israel forces Palestinians in Maghazi camp to flee for their lives again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/israel-forces-palestinians-in-maghazi-camp-to-flee-for-their-lives-again/): Israel has again ordered the forced evacuation of Palestinians after it claimed rocket attacks originated from the area.
- [South Korea's President Vows To 'Fight To The End' As His Own Party Seeks To Impeach Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/south-koreas-president-vows-to-fight-to-the-end-as-his-own-party-seeks-to-impeach-him/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party moved closer to his impeachment after he abruptly declared a short-lived martial law declaration.
- [Russia's Latakia Base "Under Siege", Putin Sends Forces for Quick Pullout of Troops and Equipment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/russias-latakia-base-under-siege-putin-sends-forces-for-quick-pullout-of-troops-and-equipment-2/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION‘RUSSIAN INTEL SLEUTHS FLEW ASSAD OUT OF SYRIA’“ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AS PART OF HUMANITARIAN GESTURE”RUSSIA WON’T HAND OVER ASSAD TO ICC: KREMLIN‘ASSADS FAMILY OWN $40M WORTH MOSCOW LUXURY APARTMENTS’
- [South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ over martial law fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/south-koreas-yoon-vows-to-fight-to-the-end-over-martial-law-fallout/): South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged to fight “to the end” just days ahead of another impeachment vote.
- [US: Plane Crashes Onto Texas Highway, Splits In Half; Four Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/us-plane-crashes-onto-texas-highway-splits-in-half-four-injured-video/): The twin-engine Piper PA-31 propeller aircraft crashed into three cars on the road and split into two, injuring four people.
- [Prince William, Kate Middleton Begin Preparations To Be King And Queen: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/prince-william-kate-middleton-begin-preparations-to-be-king-and-queen-report/): Prince William and Kate Middleton have had a difficult year after the latter was diagnosed with cancer.
- [32-Year-Old Indian Student Dies In Car Crash In Leicestershire, Three Others Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/32-year-old-indian-student-dies-in-car-crash-in-leicestershire-three-others-injured/): Indian student Chiranjeevi Panguluri, 32, died in a car crash in Leicestershire, UK, while three others were injured. One person was briefly arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
- [‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/our-lives-dont-matter-bangladeshi-hindus-under-attack-after-hasina-exit/): Bangladeshi Hindus – seen as allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina – face mounting threats, amid anti-India sentiments.
- [Big Blow To Taliban Administration | Afghanistan News | Khalil-Ur-Rahman Haqqani Dead | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/big-blow-to-taliban-administration-afghanistan-news-khalil-ur-rahman-haqqani-dead-news18/): : A suicide bombing in killed Taliban refugee minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani & two others, marking the deadliest attack on a senior official since their return to power n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Forced to Flee South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/forced-to-flee-south-lebanon/): A Lebanese journalist documenting the conflict with Israel has no choice but to evacuate his family from the south.
- [Trump taps failed candidate Kari Lake to lead Voice of America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/trump-taps-failed-candidate-kari-lake-to-lead-voice-of-america/): US-president elect names supporter known for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election.
- [South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/south-koreas-yoon-vows-to-fight-to-the-end-as-leadership-hangs-in-limbo/): South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support behind impeachment.
- [Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/artificial-solar-eclipse-why-are-satellites-trying-to-block-the-sun/): European Space Agency launches Proba-3 to create an artificial solar eclipse and study the sun’s atmosphere, the corona.
- [Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/somalia-ethiopia-agree-on-compromise-to-end-tension-turkish-leader-says/): Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1022/): Here are the key developments on the 1,022nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Trump Invites Xi Jinping To Inauguration After His 'Tariff' Threat Towards China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/trump-invites-xi-jinping-to-inauguration-after-his-tariff-threat-towards-china/): Trump has promised a more aggressive approach towards China by increasing tariffs and nominating China hawks in his cabinet.
- [FBI Director Wray Says He'll Resign Before Trump Takes Office To Pave Way For Kash Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/fbi-director-wray-says-hell-resign-before-trump-takes-office-to-pave-way-for-kash-patel/): Christopher Wray was appointed as the FBI Director in Trump’s first term but they later had a falling out over several issues.
- [Israeli drone attack on Gaza aid convoy kills 12 as hunger crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/israeli-drone-attack-on-gaza-aid-convoy-kills-12-as-hunger-crisis-deepens/): The bombing was the latest Israeli attack targeting security guards escorting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
- [ChatGPT Back Online After Brief Outage Globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/chatgpt-back-online-after-brief-outage-globally/): Users were shown the message ‘ChatGPT is currently unavailable’ when they tried to access the chatbot.
- [Elon Musk Becomes First Person To Reach $400 Billion Net Worth Milestone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/elon-musk-becomes-first-person-to-reach-400-billion-net-worth-milestone/): World’s richest person Elon Musk’s net worth topped $400 Billion, making him the first person ever to touch the historic milestone.
- [Fingerprints, shell casings link Luigi Mangione to murder scene, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/fingerprints-shell-casings-link-luigi-mangione-to-murder-scene-police-say/): New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says crime lab analysis shows matches to gun, snack wrapper and water bottle.
- [Brazil’s President Lula to undergo additional surgery for brain bleed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/brazils-president-lula-to-undergo-additional-surgery-for-brain-bleed/): Hospital says the Brazilian leader is doing well as he prepares for a second surgery this week following a fall at home.
- [UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/un-general-assembly-demands-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-supports-unrwa/): UN members vote overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- [Across Asia, the ‘manosphere’ cheers the return of Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/across-asia-the-manosphere-cheers-the-return-of-donald-trump/): Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.
- [Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/brian-mast-pro-israel-hawk-set-to-lead-us-house-foreign-policy-panel/): Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.
- [Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon amid shaky ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/israeli-strikes-kill-five-in-southern-lebanon-amid-shaky-ceasefire/): Attacks on several towns come as officials from countries including the US, France meet with Lebanon official in Beirut.
- [Zelenskyy slams Orban over call with Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/zelenskyy-slams-orban-over-call-with-russias-putin-to-discuss-ukraine/): Kyiv urges unity among its allies on isolating Putin and says discussions on the war must include Ukraine.
- [Will the status of Syrian refugees in Europe change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/will-the-status-of-syrian-refugees-in-europe-change/): Several European countries pause Syrian asylum requests days after the al-Assad dynasty collapsed.
- [FBI head Wray to step down, clearing way for controversial Trump pick Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/fbi-head-wray-to-step-down-clearing-way-for-controversial-trump-pick-patel/): Trump has regularly criticised Wray for role in probes into former president and was widely expected to fire him.
- [Nightly protests in Georgia continue unabated, but have a routine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/nightly-protests-in-georgia-continue-unabated-but-have-a-routine/): Protests in Georgia for almost two weeks over the government’s decision to suspend European Union accession talks.
- [Deraa residents seek a new Syria amid optimism and poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/deraa-residents-seek-a-new-syria-amid-optimism-and-poverty/): In Deraa, the birthplace of Syria’s uprising, scars of war remain, but hope grows.
- [Rebels Torch Tomb of Assad's Father, Jolani Vows To Punish 'Torturers', New PM 'Guarantees Rights'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/rebels-torch-tomb-of-assads-father-jolani-vows-to-punish-torturers-new-pm-guarantees-rights/): Syria’s rebel leader vowed not to pardon officials involved in torture, as families sought missing detainees after mass releases“We will not pardon those involved in torturing detainees,” Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani saidAl-Jolani also urged “countries to hand over any of those criminals who may have fled so they can be […]
- [Syria’s gangster couple is on the lam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/syrias-gangster-couple-is-on-the-lam/): The fraudulent masks of Bashar al-Assad and his ‘desert rose’ wife Asma are finally off.
- [US man who faked drowning to face charges after returning from Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/us-man-who-faked-drowning-to-face-charges-after-returning-from-europe/): Month-long search for Ryan Borgwardt after faked death in Wisconsin cost $35,000, law enforcement officials say.
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Accuses “Masterminds” US & Israel for Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/irans-supreme-leader-accuses-masterminds-us-israel-for-assads-fall/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on December 11 Iran had evidence that the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was a result of a plan by the U.S., Israel and one of Syria’s neighbours that he did not name.Following Assad’s fall from power, Iran’s foreign ministry called for a national dialogue to form […]
- [All Questions Comprehensively Answered, Says Shashi Tharoor After Foreign Secretary's Briefing On Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/all-questions-comprehensively-answered-says-shashi-tharoor-after-foreign-secretarys-briefing-on-bangladesh/): Vikram Misri appeared in a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs led by Congress lawmaker Dr Shashi Tharoor. Sources said several MPs had questions about what the situation was on the ground, especially with the foreign secretary’s visit to Bangladesh this month and reports of violence against minorities appearing in the media […]
- [Mystery Drones Spotted Over New Jersey Have Iranian Connection, Congressman Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/mystery-drones-spotted-over-new-jersey-have-iranian-connection-congressman-claims/): Unidentified drones were reported flying over multiple counties in New Jersey, causing widespread concern.
- [Iran Enforces Strict Hijab Laws; Offenders To Face Death Penalty Or Up To 15 Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/iran-enforces-strict-hijab-laws-offenders-to-face-death-penalty-or-up-to-15-years-in-prison/): The new law has drawn strong criticism from Amnesty International, which warns that it criminalises peaceful dissent and curtails women’s rights
- [South Korea Police Attempt Raid on Yoon's Office, North Reports Martial Law Fiasco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/south-korea-police-attempt-raid-on-yoons-office-north-reports-martial-law-fiasco/): South Korean police tried to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office on December 11 but have not been able to enter the main building, local news reported, as an investigation into his decision last week to impose martial law widened.A presidential security service official said earlier in the day that a police raid was underway, […]
- [Trump will throw US clean power into question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/trump-will-throw-us-clean-power-into-question/): Donald Trump’s election sent clean energy stocks tumbling, and some firms have paused investments.
- [Khamenei Blames US-Israel For Assad's Ouster, Alludes To Turkish Role, Russia Slams Golan Occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/khamenei-blames-us-israel-for-assads-ouster-alludes-to-turkish-role-russia-slams-golan-occupation/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said that Iran has evidence showing the US and Israel had plotted to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In an apparent reference to Turkey, Khamenei also highlighted the role of a “neighbouring country” in the rebel offensive. Khamenei said that Assad’s fall will not weaken Iran’s “axis of resistance” and […]
- [Malibu Fire News | California Wildfire Forces Malibu Evacuations Amid High Winds | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/malibu-fire-news-california-wildfire-forces-malibu-evacuations-amid-high-winds-n18g/): No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated. Corina Knoll reported from Los Angeles, and Isabelle Taft from New York. Source: Reuters and AP News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia Vows Retaliation After Ukrainian ATACMS Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/russia-vows-retaliation-after-ukrainian-atacms-strike/): Putin called that retaliation for Kyiv firing US ATACMS and British Storm Shadow long-range missiles against targets on Russian territory.
- [Tomb Of Ousted Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's Father Set Ablaze In Qardaha | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/11/tomb-of-ousted-syrian-president-bashar-al-assads-father-set-ablaze-in-qardaha-video/): The footage showed parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed.
- [Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/saudi-hosted-un-talks-fail-to-produce-deal-to-tackle-global-drought/): A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026.
- [Gaza’s libraries will rise from the ashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/gazas-libraries-will-rise-from-the-ashes/): The mass destruction of libraries is a direct attack on the Palestinian identity and spirit of learning.
- [Israel Strengthens Golan Heights Presence In Response To Heightened Conflict | News18 |  N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/israel-strengthens-golan-heights-presence-in-response-to-heightened-conflict-news18-n18g/): Israel has expanded its occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights this week by seizing a UN-supervised demilitarized buffer zone, hours after the downfall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.Assad fled Syria to Russia where he was given asylum after anti-regime groups captured the capital Damascus on Sunday, putting an end to the rule of the Baath […]
- [South Korea's Yoon Defiant After Impeachment Over Martial Law Bid, Celebrations Erupt In Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/south-koreas-yoon-defiant-after-impeachment-over-martial-law-bid-celebrations-erupt-in-seoul/): South Korean lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a “victory of the people.” Under the constitution, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was appointed by Yoon, became the acting president. The motion was passed after some of Yoon’s People Power Party members joined the opposition, surpassing […]
- [Pakistan cricket: Controversial Amir retires from international stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/pakistan-cricket-controversial-amir-retires-from-international-stage/): Mohammad Amir, who was once jailed in the United Kingdom for spot-fixing, has retired from Pakistan cricket.
- [Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/jenin-brigades-commander-killed-as-pa-forces-raid-occupied-west-bank-camp/): Coalition of armed groups in occupied Palestinian territory condemns killing of Yazid Ja’ayseh as ‘serious violation’.
- [One dead, dozens missing after two boats sink off Greece’s Gavdos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/one-dead-dozens-missing-after-two-boats-sink-off-greeces-gavdos/): Greek coastguard search to find dozens of missing migrants, assisted by Italian frigate, helicopters.
- [‘Until my last breath’: Searching for relatives at Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/until-my-last-breath-searching-for-relatives-at-syrias-slaughterhouse/): Thousands of prisoners have been released from the notorious Sednaya prison, but many are still missing.
- [Images and narratives of Syria’s historic moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/images-and-narratives-of-syrias-historic-moment/): In the wake of al-Assad’s fall, a profusion of Syrian voices and stories that have been suppressed.
- [India vs Australia: Border-Gavaskar third Test opens with a near washout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/india-vs-australia-border-gavaskar-third-test-opens-with-a-near-washout/): The first day of the third Test is a near washout as Australia and India are left frustrated by rain in Brisbane.
- [Jeddah-Bound IndiGo Flights Makes Emergency Landing In Karachi; Later Flies Back To Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/jeddah-bound-indigo-flights-makes-emergency-landing-in-karachi-later-flies-back-to-delhi/): IndiGo said the captain diverted the flight to Karachi, where a doctor attended to the passenger upon arrival.
- [Israel Vs Syria War News | Israel Bombs Near Damascus As Syrians Celebrate Freedom | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/israel-vs-syria-war-news-israel-bombs-near-damascus-as-syrians-celebrate-freedom-n18g/): Israeli air strikes that shook the Syrian capital targeted the headquarters of the army’s fourth division and a radar battalion in the nearby countryside.Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Damascus and other towns and cities across the country on Friday to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad. News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Thai police arrest two after deadly bomb attack at festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/thai-police-arrest-two-after-deadly-bomb-attack-at-festival/): Police say a member of rebel group KNU clashed with ‘rival gangster’ in Tak province, but group denies involvement.
- [Who Is Han Duck-Soo, South Korea's Acting President After Yoon's Impeachment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/who-is-han-duck-soo-south-koreas-acting-president-after-yoons-impeachment/): South Korea’s Constitution does not specify how much the prime minister is empowered to do in carrying out the leadership role.
- [Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/could-israels-netanyahu-be-about-to-agree-to-a-gaza-ceasefire/): Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now?
- [Syrians Visit Ousted President Bashar Al-Assad's Summer Resort For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/syrians-visit-ousted-president-bashar-al-assads-summer-resort-for-first-time/): Bashar Al-Assad was ousted following days of fighting by the rebels last week.
- [Pro-Khalistan SFJ Protests Against Russia For Supporting India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/pro-khalistan-sfj-protests-against-russia-for-supporting-india-exclusive/): According to sources, Khalistani supporters believe Russian media platforms RT India and Sputnik have started running a global disinformation campaign against Khalistan referendum at the behest of the Modi regime
- ["Didn’t Even Rally His Troops..." How Desperate Assad ‘Deceived’ Everyone Before Fleeing Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/didnt-even-rally-his-troops-how-desperate-assad-deceived-everyone-before-fleeing-syria/): Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad kept his plans to flee Syria secret, deceiving aides, officials, and even relatives, Reuters reported. Just hours before fleeing to Moscow, Assad assured around 30 army and security chiefs at the defense ministry that Russian military support was imminent. He urged ground forces to hold their positions, according to a […]
- [US court denies TikTok’s plea to stop likely ban until Supreme Court review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/us-court-denies-tiktoks-plea-to-stop-likely-ban-until-supreme-court-review/): TikTok spokesperson says the company’s Chinese owners plan to take its case to the Supreme Court.
- [Could eating dark chocolate reduce the risk of diabetes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/could-eating-dark-chocolate-reduce-the-risk-of-diabetes/): A new study has found that people eating several portions of dark chocolate per week were less likely to develop type 2.
- [Israel bombards hospital, school in Gaza, a day after Nuseirat massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/israel-bombards-hospital-school-in-gaza-a-day-after-nuseirat-massacre/): Israel continues bombing and burning homes in northern Gaza and bombing Khan Younis in the south.
- [South Korea MPs Vote To Impeach President Yoon After Massive Protests Over Martial Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/south-korea-mps-vote-to-impeach-president-yoon-after-massive-protests-over-martial-law/): The South Korea National Assembly passed the motion in a 204-85 vote on Saturday
- [The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa’s forests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/the-secret-treasure-trove-still-hidden-in-africas-forests/): The ‘last biotic frontier’ lies hidden right above our heads in the continent’s fascinating tree canopies.
- [Georgia’s governing party set to install former footballer as new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/georgias-governing-party-set-to-install-former-footballer-as-new-president/): Ex-Man City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is only candidate standing in a vote put to politicians rather than the people.
- [South Korea national assembly votes to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/south-korea-national-assembly-votes-to-impeach-president-yoon-suk-yeol/): Some members of Yoon’s conservative People Power Party backed the impeachment providing the crucial votes.
- [Zelensky Visits Ukraine's First Underground Advanced Surgical Team In Zaporizhzhia Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/zelensky-visits-ukraines-first-underground-advanced-surgical-team-in-zaporizhzhia-region/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Ukraine’s first underground advanced surgical group in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1024/): Here are the key developments on the 1,024th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, barefoot school ‘offers hope’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/40-years-after-bhopal-gas-tragedy-barefoot-school-offers-hope/): Former students at a school for children of survivors of the 1984 disaster recall families’ struggles in the aftermath.
- [Switzerland Suspends Most Favoured Nation Status To India Over Nestle Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/switzerland-suspends-most-favoured-nation-status-to-india-over-nestle-ruling/): Switzerland cited a 2023 ruling by Indian Supreme Court in a case relating to Vevey-headquartered Nestle for its decision to withdraw the MFN status.
- [OpenAI Whistleblower Indian-American Suchir Balaji Found Dead In San Francisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/openai-whistleblower-indian-american-suchir-balaji-found-dead-in-san-francisco/): Suchir Balaji was anticipated to have knowledge which was crucial for the legal proceedings in the case against OpenAI.
- [Satellite Images Reveal Iran's New Drone Ship In Persian Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/satellite-images-reveal-irans-new-drone-ship-in-persian-gulf/): The satellite images were reviewed by Maxar Technologies, confirming the presence of drone ship in the Persian Gulf.
- [No More Daylight Saving Time in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/no-more-daylight-saving-time-in-us/): In the United States, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November
- [Will South Korea’s President Yoon survive second impeachment motion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/will-south-koreas-president-yoon-survive-second-impeachment-motion/): The stakes are high for President Yoon Suk-yeol as the opposition tries again to impeach him for declaring martial law.
- [Singapore steps up executions and pressure on anti-death penalty groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/singapore-steps-up-executions-and-pressure-on-anti-death-penalty-groups/): Singapore has executed nine people so far this year and dozens more are on death row for drug trafficking offences.
- [US citizen imprisoned in Syria has been released and flown to Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/us-citizen-imprisoned-in-syria-has-been-released-and-flown-to-jordan/): Travis Timmerman, 29, was imprisoned in Syria after crossing into the country on a Christian pilgrimage in June.
- [‘Inconvenient’: Trump aims to end ‘costly’ daylight saving time in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/inconvenient-trump-aims-to-end-costly-daylight-saving-time-in-the-us/): The United States is one of the only countries in the world where people change their clocks twice per year.
- [More than 30 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on Nuseirat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/more-than-30-palestinians-killed-in-an-israeli-strike-on-nuseirat/): Over 30 Palestinians, including women and children were killed in an Israeli airstrikes on Nuseirat.
- [District attorney seeks death penalty in case highlighted in US election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/district-attorney-seeks-death-penalty-in-case-highlighted-in-us-election/): The murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray has been held up by Donald Trump as evidence of the dangers of migration.
- [Will Syria’s new leadership be inclusive and recognised by world powers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/will-syrias-new-leadership-be-inclusive-and-recognised-by-world-powers/): Ahmed al-Sharaa is promising justice, stability and unity.
- [Turkiye’s Erdogan offers to mediate in Sudan-UAE disputes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/turkiyes-erdogan-offers-to-mediate-in-sudan-uae-disputes/): The Sudanese army accuses the UAE of providing weapons to its rival, the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
- [How does AI threaten our environment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/how-does-ai-threaten-our-environment/): We examine the potential threats of artificial intelligence to our environment and human life.
- [Protesters turn K-Pop light sticks into symbol of resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/protesters-turn-k-pop-light-sticks-into-symbol-of-resistance/): K-Pop fans are using the glowing symbols of their favourite bands to light up their protests against President Yoon.
- [UN human rights office resumes activities in Venezuela despite Maduro clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/un-human-rights-office-resumes-activities-in-venezuela-despite-maduro-clash/): Commissioner Volker Turk indicates he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the violence following Venezuela’s contested election.
- [Murder Case Filed Against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Over Paramilitary Soldiers' Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/murder-case-filed-against-imran-khan-bushra-bibi-over-paramilitary-soldiers-deaths/): Three soldiers of paramilitary Rangers were crushed to death and another was seriously injured in a car accident allegedly driven by a PTI supporter during the protest in Islamabad.
- ['Multiple' Drones Entered New Jersey Naval Station's Airspace: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/multiple-drones-entered-new-jersey-naval-stations-airspace-report/): The naval station, located in Colts Neck said it was aware of the unexplained sightings across New Jersey.
- [What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/what-does-bashar-al-assads-fall-mean-for-syria-and-the-region/): Now what for Syria? Middle East experts and a former US diplomat join Marc Lamont Hill to unpack the fall of al-Assad.
- [McKinsey to pay $650m to settle US opioid consulting probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/mckinsey-to-pay-650m-to-settle-us-opioid-consulting-probe/): Prosecutors say McKinsey provided Purdue advice on measures it could take to ‘turbocharge’ OxyContin sales.
- [Syrians celebrate regime’s fall across the nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/syrians-celebrate-regimes-fall-across-the-nation/): Scenes of celebration unfold in Syria on the first Friday after the fall of a brutal regime that ruled for years.
- [Blinken meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad to discuss ISIL, Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/blinken-meets-iraqi-pm-in-baghdad-to-discuss-isil-syria/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced stop in Baghdad to discuss Syria and ISIL with the Iraqi PM.
- [Elon Musk’s election talk sparked concern in swing state, emails reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/elon-musks-election-talk-sparked-concern-in-swing-state-emails-reveal/): Musk’s claims made in social media posts about US vote worried officials in Pennsylvania.
- [Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel as Gaza war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/dutch-court-rejects-bid-to-halt-arms-exports-to-israel-as-gaza-war-rages/): Court says ‘all claims dismissed’ after rights groups file lawsuit to stop arms sales, citing genocide convention.
- [US' Blinken Urges Mideast Nations To Support A Peaceful Syrian Political Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-blinken-urges-mideast-nations-to-support-a-peaceful-syrian-political-transition/): The outgoing Biden administration is particularly concerned that a power vacuum in Syria could exacerbate already heightened tensions in the region
- [With words they try to jail us: US universities are not citadels of freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/with-words-they-try-to-jail-us-us-universities-are-not-citadels-of-freedom/): Today, the American university – just like the American nation-state – is once again at peak repression.
- [England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/england-to-face-serbia-in-european-qualifying-for-2026-world-cup/): The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage.
- [Blinken meets Iraq PM to discuss Syria future, fight against ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/blinken-meets-iraq-pm-to-discuss-syria-future-fight-against-isil/): US secretary of state visits the Middle East after Bashar al-Assad’s government collapses.
- [“I’m looking for my uncle” A personal story from Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/im-looking-for-my-uncle-a-personal-story-from-syria/): Sarah Kassim is searching for her uncle, who had been locked away in one of Bashar al-Assad’s prisons.
- [All Indians Who Wished To Return Home Brought Back From Syria: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/all-indians-who-wished-to-return-home-brought-back-from-syria-mea/): India has evacuated from Syria all its nationals who wished to return home after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar Assad’s authoritarian government in the Arab nation.
- [Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/who-is-francois-bayrou-frances-new-prime-minister/): The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.
- [Trump Weighs Direct Strike On Iran As Tehran’s “Axis Of Resistance” Weakens Post Assad’s Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/trump-weighs-direct-strike-on-iran-as-tehrans-axis-of-resistance-weakens-post-assads-fall/): US President-elect Donald Trump could authorise preventative airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The pre-emptive strikes would be aimed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon, Wall Street Journal reportsAccording to the report, Trump’s transition team is mapping out a “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy to deter Iran. The incoming US administration is also mulling powerful […]
- [France’s Macron names centrist ally Francois Bayrou as new prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/frances-macron-names-centrist-ally-francois-bayrou-as-new-prime-minister/): Veteran politician tasked with hauling nation from crisis after the previous government was toppled.
- [How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/how-indias-gukesh-dommaraju-became-chess-king-in-a-cricket-crazy-country/): Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Here’s how he got there.
- [Researchers conclude at least 80,000 missing Syrians have been killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/researchers-conclude-at-least-80000-missing-syrians-have-been-killed/): The head of Syria’s Network for Human Rights says only 33,000 detainees have been found and freed from Syria’s prisons.
- [Reports of executions of Assad officials in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/reports-of-executions-of-assad-officials-in-syria/): Reports of former regime officials being executed in Syria have to be understood in context.
- [Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/celebration-in-damascus-as-world-leaders-discuss-challenges-facing-syria/): Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to form inclusive government but UN says situation remains ‘fluid’.
- [Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/fears-in-drc-as-mystery-disease-kills-dozens-mainly-children/): More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- [Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/russia-intensifies-assaults-on-ukraine-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration/): Putin’s army is stepping up attacks in an apparent bid to strengthen Trump’s argument for cutting aid to Kyiv.
- [Francois Bayrou Named As New French Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/francois-bayrou-named-as-new-french-prime-minister/): Francois Bayrou, head of the MoDem group that is allied to Macron’s party, was appointed nine days after Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by parliament.
- [IDF "Preparing" to Strike Iran Nuke Sites as Netanyahu Warns "Tehran Next", Blinken Woos Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/idf-preparing-to-strike-iran-nuke-sites-as-netanyahu-warns-tehran-next-blinken-woos-erdogan/): The Israel military is said to be mulling a strike on Iran’s nuclear sites following the fall of the` Assad regime in Syria. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is continuing to increase its readiness and preparations for such potential strikes in Iran, as per the Times of IsraelThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) also fears that […]
- [Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/pakistan-cricket-gillespie-quits-ahead-of-south-africa-tour-aqib-promoted/): Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.
- [China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/china-sentences-ex-premier-league-footballer-li-tie-to-20-years-in-prison/): Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China’s sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.
- ["Was Never Beaten But..." US Citizen Travis Timmerman Found In Damascus After 7 Months In Syria Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/was-never-beaten-but-us-citizen-travis-timmerman-found-in-damascus-after-7-months-in-syria-jail/): Days after Assad’s fall, a missing US citizen was found wandering the streets outside the Syrian capital of Damascus barefoot. The man was identified later as Travis Pete Timmerman, last seen in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, in late May.He appears to be among the thousands of people released from Syria’s notorious prisons after the overthrow […]
- [Elon Musk Fires Back At SEC Amid Neuralink Investigation, Calls Agency 'Weaponised'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/elon-musk-fires-back-at-sec-amid-neuralink-investigation-calls-agency-weaponised/): The US Securities and Exchange Commission reopened an investigation into Elon Musk’s Neuralink, preparing to press more charges against him.
- ['Both Sides Agreed To Put Restraints': Jaishankar on India-China Border Agreement In LS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/both-sides-agreed-to-put-restraints-jaishankar-on-india-china-border-agreement-in-ls/): Jaishankar earlier told the Parliament that full disengagement has been achieved in eastern Ladakh and that the India-China ties have seen some improvements.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1023/): Here are the key developments on the 1,023rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/after-the-bulldozer-indian-muslims-grapple-with-loss-amid-demolished-homes/): From death to the loss of relationships, India’s wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering trail of despair.
- [US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-unveils-500m-military-aid-for-ukraine-as-russia-closes-in-on-key-city/): Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year.
- [Dozens killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/dozens-killed-in-israeli-air-strike-on-gazas-nuseirat-refugee-camp/): Israeli air strike targets post office sheltering displaced Palestinian families and nearby houses in Nuseirat.
- [26-Year-Old Orphan Discovers He's The Son Of Millionaires, Rejects Their Millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/26-year-old-orphan-discovers-hes-the-son-of-millionaires-rejects-their-millions/): According to a report, 26-year-old Shi Qinshuai was abducted at three months. His parents searched for him for decades without success. His family who has spent more than Rs 1 crore searching for him was finally reunited with their son
- [US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Hails Fall Of Assad Regime | US News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-hails-fall-of-assad-regime-us-news-today-news18/): US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Hails Fall Of Assad Regime | US News Today | News18U.S State Secy, Antony Blinken hails fall of Assad regime. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism for the Syrian people following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, stating that Syrians now have “hope,” Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [EAM S Jaishankar's Brief Response On China-India Disengagement Process | China News | India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/eam-s-jaishankars-brief-response-on-china-india-disengagement-process-china-news-india-news18/): : : EAM S Jaishankar speaks in the Lok Sabha; gives detailed response on India-China disengagement processAIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi asks questions on Nepal currency issue & protection Bangladeshi Hindus n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/why-a-bill-on-religious-seminaries-is-pakistans-latest-flashpoint/): Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
- [Several IndiGo Flyers Stranded In Istanbul With No Food, Stay; Many Vent On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/several-indigo-flyers-stranded-in-istanbul-with-no-food-stay-many-vent-on-social-media/): Passengers alleged that the IndiGo flights from Turkey to India were cancelled and they were stranded in Istanbul with no food or proper accommodation facilities.
- [US Charges Former Head Of Syria's Adra Prison For Torturing Assad's Opponents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-charges-former-head-of-syrias-adra-prison-for-torturing-assads-opponents/): Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 72, allegedly ran Damascus Central Prison from 2005 to 2008, where detained opponents of Assad were subjected to horrific abuse.
- [D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Champion In Chess History After Beating China's Ding Liren | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/d-gukesh-becomes-youngest-world-champion-in-chess-history-after-beating-chinas-ding-liren-news18/): India’s D Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest World Champion in Chess history after beating China’s Ding Liren in nail-biting final Game 14 of the n180c_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Palestinians decry ‘barbaric’ Israel strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/palestinians-decry-barbaric-israel-strike-on-gazas-nuseirat-refugee-camp/): Several members of same family were killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza.
- [Trump Says He Won't Do Business With Countries Who Refuse To Take Back Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/trump-says-he-wont-do-business-with-countries-who-refuse-to-take-back-migrants/): Trump seeks to launch the biggest mass deportation in US history as illegal immigration rose in the country under Biden’s term.
- [D Gukesh Scripts History, Beats Ding Liren To Win World Chess Championship In Historic Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/d-gukesh-scripts-history-beats-ding-liren-to-win-world-chess-championship-in-historic-game/): : D Gukesh scripts history making India proud at the global stage; he became the youngest World Champion with his triumphant victory against China’s Ding. PM Modi congratulated Gukesh n18oc_liven18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/trump-backs-dockworkers-in-fight-over-automation/): US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the ‘distress, hurt, and harm’ caused to workers.
- [Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/indonesias-prabowo-steers-strategic-middle-path-amid-china-us-rivalry/): Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.
- [US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-watchdog-cites-fbi-missteps-but-avoids-blame-in-report-on-january-6-riot/): The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
- [US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/13/us-president-elect-trump-invites-chinas-xi-jinping-to-his-inauguration/): Experts say Trump’s invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.
- [Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/venezuela-releases-more-than-100-people-imprisoned-after-contested-election/): The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.
- [‘Climate of terror’: New York’s migrants and asylum seekers brace for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/climate-of-terror-new-yorks-migrants-and-asylum-seekers-brace-for-trump/): More than 200,000 asylum seekers and migrants have arrived in the US city in the past two years. Many fear deportation.
- [The Trump administration could reverse progress on AI regulation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/the-trump-administration-could-reverse-progress-on-ai-regulation/): Trump’s pick for the US FTC chair is expected to push back against regulating AI, undermining efforts so far.
- [Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/hundreds-march-at-mazen-al-hamadas-funeral-in-damascus/): Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found dead this week.
- [Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/will-biden-administrations-final-push-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-succeed/): Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/frances-macron-set-to-name-new-prime-minister-on-friday/): French president’s office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier’s resignation last week.
- [Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/chemical-weapons-watchdog-urges-probe-in-syria-after-al-assad-toppled/): Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.
- [Blinken meets with Jordanian leaders, focuses on Syria’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/blinken-meets-with-jordanian-leaders-focuses-on-syrias-future/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of a “unified approach” to Syria during meetings in Jordan.
- [Brazil’s Lula recovering after ‘successful’ second surgery: Doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/12/brazils-lula-recovering-after-successful-second-surgery-doctors/): Brazilian president is doing well and should be discharged early next week, his medical team says.
- [Semi-Naked Pictures Of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad Go Viral After Rebels Storm His Mansions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/semi-naked-pictures-of-syrias-bashar-al-assad-go-viral-after-rebels-storm-his-mansions/): Unflattering pictures of Assad recovered from his mansions showed him posing in his underwear, riding a motorcycle in his briefs and wearing a tiny speedo while surrounded by people.
- [Death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 45,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/death-toll-from-israels-war-on-gaza-surpasses-45000/): As war approaches 15th month, Palestinians endure ‘unbearable’ loss, with 52 dead taken to hospitals in past day alone.
- [Bangladesh plans to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bangladesh-plans-to-hold-elections-in-late-2025-or-early-2026/): Interim leader Muhammad Yunus says implementing full list of electoral reforms could delay elections by a few months.
- [Israel kills Al Jazeera cameraman in targeted air attack on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israel-kills-al-jazeera-cameraman-in-targeted-air-attack-on-gaza/): Al Jazeera Media Network has condemned the Israeli killing of cameraman Ahmed Al-Louh in Gaza as a “heinous crime”.
- [Israeli missiles hit Syria as plans for new Golan Heights settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israeli-missiles-hit-syria-as-plans-for-new-golan-heights-settlements/): Eyewitness footage shows the moment an Israeli air attack hit the Syrian coastal city of Tartous.
- [30 North Korean Soldiers Killed Or Wounded In Russia's Kursk Region, Ukraine Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/30-north-korean-soldiers-killed-or-wounded-in-russias-kursk-region-ukraine-claims/): Ukraine earlier claimed that at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers had been deployed to aid Russia’s war against Kyiv, even in the Kursk border region.
- [Teenager Charged With Killing Of Indian-Origin Man In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/teenager-charged-with-killing-of-indian-origin-man-in-uk/): Leicestershire Police said the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to being a minor, appeared at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates’ Court charged with manslaughter.
- [South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant as court begins review of impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/south-koreas-yoon-remains-defiant-as-court-begins-review-of-impeachment/): Constitutional Court to hold its first public hearing on December 27 as Yoon announces his defence team.
- [Israel strikes missile depots, air defences in Syria’s Tartous region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israel-strikes-missile-depots-air-defences-in-syrias-tartous-region/): While Israel continues blitz on sites in Syria, new administration in Damascus forges ahead with international outreach.
- [Putin’s Troops Face Food, Water Crisis In Post-Assad Syria As Russia Pulls Out ‘Representatives’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/putins-troops-face-food-water-crisis-in-post-assad-syria-as-russia-pulls-out-representatives/): Russian military personnel still in Syria are experiencing a lack of food and drinking water as an evacuation of troops and equipment continues, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry (GUR).The Russian personnel are experiencing the problems at military bases in Tartus and Hmeimim and on ships anchored offshore in the […]
- [Israeli attacks in Gaza kill dozens, including children and a journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israeli-attacks-in-gaza-kill-dozens-including-children-and-a-journalist/): Israeli air and ground attacks on homes and shelters in Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, including women and children.
- [Video: More than a thousand may be dead in Mayotte cyclone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/video-more-than-a-thousand-may-be-dead-in-mayotte-cyclone/): Cyclone Chido is the most powerful to hit the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte in almost a century.
- [Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/is-israel-trying-to-entrench-its-occupation-of-the-golan-heights/): Since the fall of the al-Assad regime, Israel has attacked Syria to deepen the occupation of the Golan Heights.
- ['Exceptional' Cyclone Chido Rips Through France's Mayotte, Toll May Be In Thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/exceptional-cyclone-chido-rips-through-frances-mayotte-toll-may-be-in-thousands/): Cyclone Chido caused major damage to Mayotte’s airport and cut off electricity, water and communication links when it barrelled down on France’s poorest territory on December 14
- [‘Have 1,000 Complaints Of Attacks On Minorities’: Arrested Hindu Monk’s Lawyer Arrives In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/have-1000-complaints-of-attacks-on-minorities-arrested-hindu-monks-lawyer-arrives-in-india/): In India for treatment, Rabindra Ghosh – the lawyer of Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu Das, the monk arrested in Bangladesh — said that the situation is “very bad” for minorities under the Yunus-led regime
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1026/): Here are the key developments on the 1,026th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies aged 73](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/indian-music-legend-zakir-hussain-dies-aged-73/): Tabla player brought Indian classical music to the world, collaborating with greats like former Beatle George Harrison.
- [India in trouble as rain slows Australia’s charge at third Test in Brisbane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/india-in-trouble-as-rain-slows-australias-charge-at-third-test-in-brisbane/): Bad weather continues to hamper the third Test with most of day three rained out, making a draw the most likely result.
- [‘No Interest’: Israel Downplays Syria Attacks? Saudi, Iraq Slam Netanyahu’s Golan ‘Sabotage’ Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/no-interest-israel-downplays-syria-attacks-saudi-iraq-slam-netanyahus-golan-sabotage-plan/): The Israeli army advanced inside Syria and was spotted 15 kilometres from the Damascus-Beirut highway, as per the Lebanese Al Maydeen news outlet. According to the report, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had taken control of the all-important sweet water source in southern Syria.Al Mayadeen also reported on Dec. 15 that “Israel wiped out Syria’s […]
- [Trump Advisor Alex Bruesewitz Collapses On Stage During Speech At NYC Gala Event | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/trump-advisor-alex-bruesewitz-collapses-on-stage-during-speech-at-nyc-gala-event-video/): Advisor to Donald Trump, Alex Bruesewitz, collapsed on stage during an event in New York while introducing Dan Scavino. He appeared to slur his words before fainting, videos showed.
- [At least 38 killed in drone attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher: Activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/at-least-38-killed-in-drone-attack-on-sudans-el-fasher-activists/): RSF ramps up attacks on North Darfur, as rights group accuses the paramilitaries of sexual violence in South Kordofan.
- [Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/is-francafrique-ending-why-senegal-is-cutting-military-ties-with-france/): A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.
- [Millionaire Wills Property Worth 2 Million Pounds To Village, But With ‘No Profit’ Clause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/millionaire-wills-property-worth-2-million-pounds-to-village-but-with-no-profit-clause/): The French millionaire owning property worth Rs 21.5 crore, left his entire estate to his village in his will. However, he has attached a condition to it that no profit should be derived from the amount
- [Hundreds feared dead on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/hundreds-feared-dead-on-mayotte-after-cyclone-chido/): Mayotte, a territory off the coast of Africa, is significantly poorer than the rest of France.
- [Taliban’s Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/talibans-khalil-ur-rahman-haqqani-killed-why-it-matters/): The most high-profile assassination in Afghanistan since 2021 has sparked questions over divisions within the Taliban.
- [Israel bombs another UN-run school in Gaza ‘without warning’, killing 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israel-bombs-another-un-run-school-in-gaza-without-warning-killing-20/): Gaza’s Health Ministry reports at least 69 people dead as a result of several Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours.
- [Bangladesh News | Sheikh Hasina Attacks Yunus Calls Him Fascist | Bangladesh Hindu Riots | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bangladesh-news-sheikh-hasina-attacks-yunus-calls-him-fascist-bangladesh-hindu-riots-news18/): | Sheikh Hasina attacks Yunus; Hasina calls Yunus ‘fascist’ n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Bangladesh General Elections To Be Held In Late 2025 Or Early 2026: Muhammad Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bangladesh-general-elections-to-be-held-in-late-2025-or-early-2026-muhammad-yunus/): Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that the general elections in Bangladesh will be held late next year or early in 2026.
- [This US Sheriff Sent His Own Drone To Follow Mysterious Objects In New Jersey Sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/this-us-sheriff-sent-his-own-drone-to-follow-mysterious-objects-in-new-jersey-sky/): Dozens of unidentified drones have been reported flying over New Jersey, including a recent sighting of over 50 drones.
- [NSA Ajit Doval Likely To Visit China For Special Representative Talks: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/nsa-ajit-doval-likely-to-visit-china-for-special-representative-talks-sources/): Post Content
- [Democrats Urge Biden To Limit A President's Nuclear Authority Before Trump's Inauguration | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/democrats-urge-biden-to-limit-a-presidents-nuclear-authority-before-trumps-inauguration-us-news/): Democratic lawmakers are urging Joe Biden to curb the presidential authority to utilize nuclear weapons before Donald Trump takes office in January. Currently a sitting president is the sole authority to authorize the use of nuclear weapons. But Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ted Lieu, have written to Biden, telling him to change the current […]
- ['Muhammad Yunus A Fascist...': Sheikh Hasina's Fresh Attack On Bangladesh's Interim Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/muhammad-yunus-a-fascist-sheikh-hasinas-fresh-attack-on-bangladeshs-interim-leader/): Sheikh Hasina has accused Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus of leading an undemocratic, fascist regime that suppresses the spirit of the Liberation War and neglects public welfare.
- [Netanyahu Holds 'Very Warm' Phone Call With 'Friend' Trump; Both Discuss Gaza War, Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/netanyahu-holds-very-warm-phone-call-with-friend-trump-both-discuss-gaza-war-syria/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-agree-to-grace-period-in-ecowas-withdrawal/): The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.
- [Iran Vows To ‘Bury Israel In Syria’, Katz Seeks Defence Budget Hike, Bibi’s Govt ‘Okays’ Golan Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/iran-vows-to-bury-israel-in-syria-katz-seeks-defence-budget-hike-bibis-govt-okays-golan-plan/): Iran has issued a strong challenge to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. Major General Hossein Salami, the IRGC chief, stated that Syrian youth will reclaim their homeland. He echoed Ayatollah Khamenei’s remarks, stressing Syria’s liberation from foreign occupation and militant forces.Salami condemned foreign powers for tearing Syria apart. He specifically […]
- [Palestinian journalist, Gaza Civil Defence workers killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/palestinian-journalist-gaza-civil-defence-workers-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Ahmed Allouh is the third journalist killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours.
- [Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-approves-plan-to-surge-settler-population-in-occupied-golan-heights/): Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader al-Assad, weeks before Trump becomes US president again.
- [New Jersey Drones Mystery: Spying, Military Drills Or 'Project Blue Beam' In Action? | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/new-jersey-drones-mystery-spying-military-drills-or-project-blue-beam-in-action-us-news/): For nearly a month, mysterious drones have surfaced across New Jersey. Eyewitnesses say the drones are at least six feet wide, sparking fears about their origin and purpose. With no clear answers from the White House or the FBI, numerous conspiracy theories are floating around. Some are linking the drones to a secretive military operation. […]
- [‘Neither Starlink Nor Starshield…’ Russia ‘Develops Kalinka’ That Can ‘Disrupt’ Ukraine’s Drone Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/neither-starlink-nor-starshield-russia-develops-kalinka-that-can-disrupt-ukraines-drone-edge/): In a major concern for the United States and its allies, as well as Elon Musk– the world’s richest man, Russia has reportedly developed a state-of-the-art system, which has the ability to detect and counter signals from SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, that have proven crucial for Ukraine ongoing war effort against Russia.Ukrainian forces have relied heavily […]
- [What to know about Syria’s new caretaker government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/what-to-know-about-syrias-new-caretaker-government/): The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.
- [Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/syrians-return-to-the-homes-they-fled-only-to-find-them-levelled/): Qaboun neighbourhood in Damascus was almost completely destroyed by al-Assad forces in revenge for perceived opposition.
- [Brazil’s Lula released from hospital after brain bleed surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/brazils-lula-released-from-hospital-after-brain-bleed-surgery/): Doctors say leftist leader has been cleared to work while recovering at home after being rushed to hospital last week.
- [Assad’s ’Prisons’ & The Hitler Connection: How Nazi Brunner ‘Designed’ Syria’s ‘Torture’ Methods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/assads-prisons-the-hitler-connection-how-nazi-brunner-designed-syrias-torture-methods/): Images, described as horrific, started circulating online from Syrian prisons following the liberation of inmates by rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad. This has led to some people seeing a direct link to the Nazis, in particular, Alois Brunner, a commanding officer in the Nazi paramilitary SS who fled to Syria in 1954. Brunner was […]
- [Heavy Snowfall In New York, Tornado In California As Winter Storms Sweep US | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/heavy-snowfall-in-new-york-tornado-in-california-as-winter-storms-sweep-us-video/): Inclement weather plagued several areas in the United States, with an intense ice storm in the Midwest and a tornado in California that injured a few people.
- [Israel Says It Will Shut Embassy In Ireland Over 'Extreme Anti-Israel Policies' Amid Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-says-it-will-shut-embassy-in-ireland-over-extreme-anti-israel-policies-amid-gaza-war/): Tensions between Israel and Ireland were high after the latter’s recognition of a Palestinian state in May and its backing of South Africa’s genocide case in Gaza.
- [Israel To Double Presence In Golan Heights Citing Threats From Syria Despite Rebels' Moderate Tone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-to-double-presence-in-golan-heights-citing-threats-from-syria-despite-rebels-moderate-tone/): Since Assad’s fall, Israel has carried out strikes on Syria’s strategic weapons stockpiles to prevent them from falling into the hands of ‘hostile elements’.
- [Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-to-close-embassy-in-ireland-after-dublin-backs-gaza-genocide-case/): Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy ‘deeply regrettable’.
- [The cost of mass deportation from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/the-cost-of-mass-deportation-from-the-us/): One of Donald Trump’s campaign promises was removing migrants — but can he afford to do it?
- [South Korean leaders seek calm after President Yoon’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/south-korean-leaders-seek-calm-after-president-yoons-impeachment/): Main opposition party says it will not seek to impeach the acting president after martial law attempt.
- [Authorities say 22 rescued from Afghanistan mine collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/authorities-say-22-rescued-from-afghanistan-mine-collapse/): No casualties reported after hours-long rescue in Samangan province in northern Afghanistan.
- [After Assad, His Inner Circle Flees Syria? ‘Black Box' Mamlouk 'In Lebanon’, ‘Butcher Of Daraya’ In…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/after-assad-his-inner-circle-flees-syria-black-box-mamlouk-in-lebanon-butcher-of-daraya-in/): The alleged escape of Ali Mamlouk, a senior Syrian intelligence officer and confidant of former president Bashar al-Assad to Beirut has raised several questions in Lebanon, Lebanese newspaper Nidaa al-Watan reported in recent days. Nidaa al-Watan reported that Mamlouk is hiding at a luxury hotel in the southern suburbs of Beirut under Hezbollah’s protection rather […]
- [11 Dead As Cyclone Chido Wreaks Havoc In French Territory Of Mayotte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/11-dead-as-cyclone-chido-wreaks-havoc-in-french-territory-of-mayotte/): Mayotte, the poorest island under French control in Africa, was devastated by Category 4 Cyclone Chido which brought winds in excess of 220 kph.
- [Schools Reopen, Leaders Shun Hostilities: What Happened In Syria A Week After Assad's Ouster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/schools-reopen-leaders-shun-hostilities-what-happened-in-syria-a-week-after-assads-ouster/): A week following Assad’s downfall, the US made contact with rebel forces, where participants demanded all parties to cease hostilities.
- [The genocide kills dreams, not just people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/the-genocide-kills-dreams-not-just-people/): On October 18, an Israeli bomb killed Palestinian artist Mahasen Al-Khateeb, her art, her dreams and her aspirations.
- [Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza school highlights war on Palestinian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/deadly-israeli-attack-on-gaza-school-highlights-war-on-palestinian-children/): School-age children and younger have been attacked and killed as they sheltered in classrooms in Gaza City.
- [Israel Rains ‘61 Missiles’ On Syria, Hits ‘Iran’s Missile Tunnel’, ‘Crossing Red Line’, Jolani Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-rains-61-missiles-on-syria-hits-irans-missile-tunnel-crossing-red-line-jolani-warns/): Israel launched more than 60 strikes on Syrian territory on Dec. 14, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. According to the report, Israel fired 61 missiles at Syrian military sites in less than five hours on Dec. 14. A Jordan-based Al-Ghad TV report stated that Israeli strikes targeted strategic military assets tied to […]
- [Why is the PA raiding Jenin camp, fighting the Jenin Brigades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/why-is-the-pa-raiding-jenin-camp-fighting-the-jenin-brigades/): The Palestinian Authority surrounded the camp before launching a raid.
- [The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/the-world-bank-should-reconsider-its-mega-dam-project-in-tajikistan/): Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster.
- [Video: Cheers and criticism as South Korea’s parliament impeaches President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/video-cheers-and-criticism-as-south-koreas-parliament-impeaches-president/): South Koreans have expressed a range of opinions about the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/rwanda-dr-congo-peace-talks-hit-snag-as-mediator-angola-calls-off-meeting/): DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand for DRC direct dialogue with M23.
- [Indian-Origin CEO Asks If He Can Get US Green Card, Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/indian-origin-ceo-asks-if-he-can-get-us-green-card-elon-musk-reacts/): Earlier, the tech billionaire had responded to Srinivas’ comment about the convoluted US immigration system.
- [Mauritius issues arrest warrant against former central bank governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/mauritius-issues-arrest-warrant-against-former-central-bank-governor/): Harvesh Kumar Seegolam faces questions in a probe into alleged conspiracy to defraud case.
- [Lazzarini: Can UNRWA survive Israel’s campaign and funding cuts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/lazzarini-can-unrwa-survive-israels-campaign-and-funding-cuts/): Philippe Lazzarini discusses UNRWA’s future amid Israeli accusations, funding cuts, and Gaza’s deepening crisis.
- [Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/five-bali-nine-ring-members-return-to-australia-after-19-years-in-prison/): Diplomatic efforts have resolved a saga that strained relations between the two countries.
- [Ball-kicking protesters in Georgia decry new president Mikheil Kavelashvili](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/ball-kicking-protesters-in-georgia-decry-new-president-mikheil-kavelashvili/): Georgia’s ruling party has selected former football player Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country’s new president.
- [Kenya’s devastating drought is the worst in 40 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/kenyas-devastating-drought-is-the-worst-in-40-years/): The extreme conditions are leaving millions without food or clean water.
- [Lost Syrian Weapons Supply Route After Fall Of Bashar Al-Assad Regime: Hezbollah Chief Qassem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/lost-syrian-weapons-supply-route-after-fall-of-bashar-al-assad-regime-hezbollah-chief-qassem/): Hezbollah head Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the Lebanese armed group had lost its supply route through Syria, in his first comments since the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad nearly a week ago by a sweeping rebel offensive. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [At Kenya’s ‘Maasai Olympics’, women run to bridge the gender gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/at-kenyas-maasai-olympics-women-run-to-bridge-the-gender-gap/): Organisers encourage more women to participate in the annual event traditionally dominated by men.
- [Syria’s schools reopen a week after al-Assad’s overthrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/syrias-schools-reopen-a-week-after-al-assads-overthrow/): Officials said most schools were opening around the country, a week after the dramatic overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Israel’s expansion ambition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israels-expansion-ambition/): Does the growth of Israeli settlements and military expansion threaten a viable Palestinian state?
- [Sheikh Hasina Involved In Enforced Disappearances: Bangladesh Commission | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/sheikh-hasina-involved-in-enforced-disappearances-bangladesh-commission-english-news-n18g/): An inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh said in a provisional report that it has found ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s involvement in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance.The Commission for Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance estimated that the number of enforced disappearances would be over 3,500.”The commission has found evidence of former prime minister […]
- [Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israel-intensifies-syria-attacks-but-hts-leader-says-doesnt-want-conflict/): De facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa slams Israelis attacks, but says Syria cannot afford to enter a new conflict.
- [Israeli forces storm Gaza school sheltering displaced killing at least 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/israeli-forces-storm-gaza-school-sheltering-displaced-killing-at-least-15/): Remaining displaced, many women and children, reportedly being forced out of Khalil Oweida School by Israeli forces.
- [Danish Merchant, Dawood Ibrahim's Aide, Arrested In Mumbai For Running Drug Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/danish-merchant-dawood-ibrahims-aide-arrested-in-mumbai-for-running-drug-operations/): Danish Merchant aka Danish Chikna is believed to be operating a drugs factory in Dongri that is tied to Dawood Ibrahim’s operations.
- [Head, Smith score centuries as Australia dominate India in third Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/head-smith-score-centuries-as-australia-dominate-india-in-third-test/): Australia stage a middle order fightback to pass 400 against India on day two of the third Test in Brisbane.
- [Video: Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital attacked during Al Jazeera interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/video-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-attacked-during-al-jazeera-interview/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout was reporting on aid in a Gaza hospital, when an Israeli attack struck nearby.
- [ABC News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/abc-news-agrees-to-pay-15m-to-settle-trump-defamation-suit/): The lawsuit stemmed from a top anchor’s inaccurate on-air remarks about a sexual abuse case involving Trump.
- [‘Heavy’ toll feared after French island territory hit by cyclone Mayotte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/heavy-toll-feared-after-french-island-territory-hit-by-cyclone-mayotte/): Officials report at least two deaths, damage to properties as ‘unexpectedly violent’ cyclone hits island territory.
- [Blinken confirms US in direct contact with HTS in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/blinken-confirms-us-in-direct-contact-with-hts-in-syria/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed the Biden administration is in direct contact with the Syrian rebels.
- [The bitter final showdown over British coal, as sun sets on ‘dirtiest fuel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/the-bitter-final-showdown-over-british-coal-as-sun-sets-on-dirtiest-fuel/): The county of Cumbria in northern England is the battleground for a war raging over plans to build a new coal mine.
- [Sheikh Hasina Involved In Enforced Disappearance: Bangladesh Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/sheikh-hasina-involved-in-enforced-disappearance-bangladesh-commission/): The five-member Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted an interim report titled “Unfolding The Truth” to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1025/): Here are the key developments on the 1,025th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Balomania: The beauty and dangers of illegal hot air balloons in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/balomania-the-beauty-and-dangers-of-illegal-hot-air-balloons-in-brazil/): A secret society of giant hot-air balloon makers in Brazil risk everything to create and fly their masterpieces.
- [YouTube Singer Arrested For Not Wearing Hijab During Virtual Concert In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/youtube-singer-arrested-for-not-wearing-hijab-during-virtual-concert-in-iran/): Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube, a lawyer said.
- [Fashion Chain Mango's Founder Dies After Falling Down Ravine In Hiking Accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/fashion-chain-mangos-founder-dies-after-falling-down-ravine-in-hiking-accident/): While Mango did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said Isak Andic was out hiking in the mountains near Barcelona with several family members
- ['My Husband Will Kill Me': Harshita Brella Warned Family Weeks Before Murder In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/my-husband-will-kill-me-harshita-brella-warned-family-weeks-before-murder-in-uk/): Harshita Brella was found to be dead on November 14 and her husband Pankaj Lamba became a prime suspect in her murder case.
- [Donald Trump To Get $15 Million From ABC News In Defamation Suit Over Anchor's 'Rape' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/donald-trump-to-get-15-million-from-abc-news-in-defamation-suit-over-anchors-rape-remark/): ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos had claimed in his March 10 show that Donald Trump had been civilly found liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.
- [Outcry after RFK Jr linked to effort to nix US approval for polio vaccine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/outcry-after-rfk-jr-linked-to-effort-to-nix-us-approval-for-polio-vaccine/): Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has sought to distance himself from his lawyer’s polio vaccine petition.
- [Pachuca shock Al Ahly to face Real Madrid in FIFA Intercontinental final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/15/pachuca-shock-al-ahly-to-face-real-madrid-in-fifa-intercontinental-final/): Pachuca defeated Al Ahly on penalties to set up Intercontinental Cup final with Spanish giants Real Madrid in Qatar.
- [ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/icj-weighs-legal-responsibility-for-climate-change-future-of-our-planet/): The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island nations.
- [US Secretary of State Blinken acknowledges contact with Syria’s HTS rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/us-secretary-of-state-blinken-acknowledges-contact-with-syrias-hts-rebels/): Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, has been designated a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ in US since Trump’s term in 2018.
- [Can Syria’s new leadership establish a legal system to ensure fair trials?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/can-syrias-new-leadership-establish-a-legal-system-to-ensure-fair-trials/): Syrians demand justice for crimes committed during the Assad regime.
- [Italy grants Argentina’s Milei citizenship sparking outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/italy-grants-argentinas-milei-citizenship-sparking-outrage/): Critics call the decision ‘intolerable discrimination’ against those on ‘an arduous journey to gain citizenship’.
- [Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic dies in mountain accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/mango-clothing-chain-founder-isak-andic-dies-in-mountain-accident/): The 71-year-old businessman slipped and fell from a cliff while hiking with relatives near Barcelona, Spain.
- [Brazil’s former defence minister arrested in attempted coup probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/brazils-former-defence-minister-arrested-in-attempted-coup-probe/): Brazilian police accuse Walter Braga Netto of meddling in investigation into alleged plot to overturn 2022 election.
- [Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/eight-arab-countries-vow-to-support-peaceful-transition-process-in-syria/): Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination.
- [Six Indian Nationals Trapped In Myanmar Job Scam Released For Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/six-indian-nationals-trapped-in-myanmar-job-scam-released-for-deportation/): The Indian Embassy has also given a detailed, updated list of suspected agents, agencies and compounds involved in these criminal activities too along with a contact number
- [At least nine killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/at-least-nine-killed-in-drone-attack-on-hospital-in-sudans-darfur/): The Rapid Support Forces have been blamed for an attack on the last remaining hospital in the city of el-Fasher.
- [Iran jails journalist Reza Valizadeh for ‘hostile’ US collaboration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/iran-jails-journalist-reza-valizadeh-for-hostile-us-collaboration/): The Iranian-American journalist has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to his lawyer.
- [4 Held For Vandalising Hindu Temple In North Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/14/4-held-for-vandalising-hindu-temple-in-north-bangladesh/): Police also filed a case against 12 named persons and 150-170 unidentified people.
- [Mass graves discovered across Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/mass-graves-discovered-across-syria/): Syrians are uncovering mass graves suspected of holding thousands of bodies.
- [Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Share Rare Picture With Kids In Holiday Card, Internet Alleges AI Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/meghan-markle-prince-harry-share-rare-picture-with-kids-in-holiday-card-internet-alleges-ai-use/): After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a rare picture of their two children, the internet questioned the authenticity of the image citing ‘irregularities’.
- [NASA's Sunita Williams Poses For Christmas Photo In Santa Hats From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/nasas-sunita-williams-poses-for-christmas-photo-in-santa-hats-from-space/): The image was posted following a recent cargo delivery by the SpaceX Dragon capsule, which included holiday gifts and supplies for the crew
- [‘Bomb Hidden…’ Putin’s Nuclear Force Chief Kirilov Killed ‘By Ukraine’s SBU’, Russia Seeks ‘Revenge’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/bomb-hidden-putins-nuclear-force-chief-kirilov-killed-by-ukraines-sbu-russia-seeks-revenge/): A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service on Tuesday morning in the most high-profile killing of its kind.Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed […]
- ['Inclusive' Administration Needed In Syria: Turkey's Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/inclusive-administration-needed-in-syria-turkeys-erdogan/): Erdogan said there was no place for terrorist organisations in the region, referring specifically to Islamic State and Kurdish militant groups.
- [Israel using Syria to “intimidate other people”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israel-using-syria-to-intimidate-other-people/): Rami Khouri on why Israel’s military tactics, and attacks against Syria, are counterproductive to its long-term security
- [Lebanon’s political families: The Gemayel dynasty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/lebanons-political-families-the-gemayel-dynasty/): The Gemayel family has led Lebanon’s Maronite Christians for generations through politics, assassinations and civil war.
- [Chelsea and Ukraine star Mykhailo Mudryk fails drugs test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/chelsea-and-ukraine-star-mykhailo-mudryk-fails-drugs-test/): The London-based club confirms the 23-year-old tests positive for a banned substance.
- [US Drone Pilot 'Loses Control' After Encounter With Mystery UFO In New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/us-drone-pilot-loses-control-after-encounter-with-mystery-ufo-in-new-jersey/): Michael B, a paranormal investigator, was trying to examine a suspicious flying object when his drone malfunctioned unexpectedly
- [Canadian Deputy PM Quitting Over ‘Policy Clashes’ Big Setback For Justin Trudeau: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/canadian-deputy-pm-quitting-over-policy-clashes-big-setback-for-justin-trudeau-sources-to-news18/): Trudeau is also facing significant challenges from the Khalistani front. His ploy to ‘appease minorities’ has also received flak
- [Assad ‘Sent Planeloads Of $250M In Cash To Russia In…’: Putin’s Fee For Quashing Syria Rebellion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/assad-sent-planeloads-of-250m-in-cash-to-russia-in-putins-fee-for-quashing-syria-rebellion/): Syria’s fallen Bashar al-Assad regime airlifted approximately $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019, amid escalating Western sanctions and deepening financial dependence on Russia for military and economic support, according to records uncovered by the Financial Times.Documents obtained by the British daily reveal that Syria’s central bank flew shipments of US dollars […]
- [Women bear brunt of war in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/women-bear-brunt-of-war-in-sudan/): Sexual violence has been widespread, impacting many women and girls in Sudan.
- [Corpses, men who don’t know their names: Scenes from a Damascus hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/corpses-men-who-dont-know-their-names-scenes-from-a-damascus-hospital/): Over 100,000 Syrians were disappeared by the Assad regime. At a hospital in Damascus, their families search desperately.
- [Guns are silent, but war lingers for Ogaden’s former women rebel fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/guns-are-silent-but-war-lingers-for-ogadens-former-women-rebel-fighters/): Rebels from Ethiopia’s Somali region have had a rocky transition to civilian life, even years after the 2018 peace deal.
- [‘Free Hostages Or…’, Trump Warns Hamas, Iran Takes Dig At US, Says ‘Can End Gaza War Overnight By…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/free-hostages-or-trump-warns-hamas-iran-takes-dig-at-us-says-can-end-gaza-war-overnight-by/): US President-elect Donald Trump said that he is working to secure the release of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. “We are trying to help very strongly in getting the hostages back,” Trump said on Dec. 16 during his first news conference since his election victory.The incoming US President reiterated that Hamas must reach a […]
- [Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/stokes-not-blaming-injury-on-workload-as-new-zealand-thump-england/): New Zealand claim consolation 423-run victory in third and final Test as injured England captain Ben Stokes watched on.
- [Mass grave found near Syria’s capital could contain 100,000 bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/mass-grave-found-near-syrias-capital-could-contain-100000-bodies/): Burial sites are emerging across Syria after the ousting of al-Assad, accused of widespread extrajudicial killings.
- [Video: Syria’s Al-Sharaa demands an end to Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/video-syrias-al-sharaa-demands-an-end-to-israeli-attacks/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Syria’s new administration leader Ahmed al-Sharaa urged an end to Israeli attacks.
- [Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Govt Is In Crisis After Finance Min Chrystia Freeland Resigned | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/canadian-pm-justin-trudeaus-govt-is-in-crisis-after-finance-min-chrystia-freeland-resigned-n18g/): Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.The resignation of Freeland, 56, who also stepped down as finance minister, marked the first open dissent against Prime Minister Trudeau from within his cabinet, and may threaten his hold on power.Despite […]
- [Bumrah, India avoid follow-on as third Australia Test heads for draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/bumrah-india-avoid-follow-on-as-third-australia-test-heads-for-draw/): A spirited final wicket stand by India in Brisbane all but guarantees a drawn result to the third Test at the Gabba.
- [Bomb blast kills Russian chief of nuclear protection forces in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/bomb-blast-kills-russian-chief-of-nuclear-protection-forces-in-moscow/): The chief of Russian nuclear protection forces, Igor Kirillov has been killed in a bomb blast in Moscow.
- [Jagmeet Singh Joins Calls For Trudeau’s Resignation Amid Deputy’s Exit, Cites Trump Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/jagmeet-singh-joins-calls-for-trudeaus-resignation-amid-deputys-exit-cites-trump-tariff-threat/): Calls for Justin Trudeau’s resignation: He said Canadians were struggling to fight high costs of living and on top of that Donald Trump’s tariff threat had endangered jobs
- [Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Quake Crushes Buildings In Port Vila's Vanuatu, Casualties Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/powerful-7-3-magnitude-quake-crushes-buildings-in-port-vilas-vanuatu-casualties-reported/): The quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometres (35 miles), some 30 kilometres off the coast of Efate, Vanuatu’s main island, at 12:47 pm (0147 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey
- [Two charged over US tech used in deadly drone attack on soldiers in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/two-charged-over-us-tech-used-in-deadly-drone-attack-on-soldiers-in-jordan/): An Iranian American and a Swiss Iranian have been arrested for allegedly exporting sensitive US technology to Iran.
- [First Friday prayers in Damascus after Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/first-friday-prayers-in-damascus-after-assad/): Syrians gathered freely for Friday prayers for the first time since Assad’s fall.
- [Israel attacks Gaza City amid attempts to reach ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israel-attacks-gaza-city-amid-attempts-to-reach-ceasefire-deal/): Ten killed in Israeli attack on a house in Gaza City as the US says negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza are continuing.
- [Israel Entrenches Syria Hold? Troops At Mt Hermon, Golan To Get ‘2,000 Living Units’ For Winter Stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israel-entrenches-syria-hold-troops-at-mt-hermon-golan-to-get-2000-living-units-for-winter-stay/): Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Homs and the Sayyidah Zaynab area near Damascus on Dec. 16, as per Russia’s Sputnik news agency. An Israeli helicopter landed near a military site in the Damascus area on the evening of Dec. 16 evening, Sputnik reported.According to the report, Israeli soldiers entered the site and left approximately 20 […]
- [Cyclone Chido France News | Cyclone Chido Wreaks Havoc on French Island | Cyclone News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/cyclone-chido-france-news-cyclone-chido-wreaks-havoc-on-french-island-cyclone-news-n18g/): French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the death toll on cyclone-hit Mayotte would be “too heavy”, speaking after visiting the island on Monday (December 16).Emergency workers searched for survivors on Monday and battled to restore services in Mayotte, France’s poorest overseas territory, where hundreds or even thousands, are feared dead from the worst cyclone to […]
- [“Wheels of justice now turning” for Syrian torture victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/wheels-of-justice-now-turning-for-syrian-torture-victims/): Roger Lu Phillips talks about what the new Syrian government will have to do to bring justice to Assad regime’s victims.
- [Chief Of Russia’s Nuclear Defence Forces Killed In Moscow Explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/chief-of-russias-nuclear-defence-forces-killed-in-moscow-explosion/): According to the Russian Investigative Committee, the explosive device was hidden in a scooter parked near the entrance of a residential building
- [Calling for Syrian refugees to leave now is “madness”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/calling-for-syrian-refugees-to-leave-now-is-madness/): Louise Calvey talks about why forcing Syrian refugees settled in Europe to return home now would be a grave mistake.
- [Thousands of bodies found in Syria’s mass graves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/thousands-of-bodies-found-in-syrias-mass-graves/): Al-Assad and his father Hafez have been accused of widespread extrajudicial killings, including mass executions.
- [“Euphoria” in Syria could quickly turn to “frustration”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/euphoria-in-syria-could-quickly-turn-to-frustration/): Mohamad Elmasry talks about the challenges Syrians face that could easily disrupt the current mood.
- [Chief of Russian nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow bomb blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/chief-of-russian-nuclear-protection-forces-killed-in-moscow-bomb-blast/): Chief of Russia’s Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence killed outside an apartment building.
- [Judge Cites 'Unofficial Act', Denies Trump's Bid To Dismiss Conviction In Hush Money Case | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/judge-cites-unofficial-act-denies-trumps-bid-to-dismiss-conviction-in-hush-money-case-us-news/): A New York judge ruled against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his hush money conviction thrown out, rejecting his argument that a recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity applied to the case. Judge Juan Merchan ruled that the immunity granted to presidents for official acts did not extend to the […]
- [Syria’s Last Chapter: Hope in Idlib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/syrias-last-chapter-hope-in-idlib/): A father’s struggle for survival in Idlib, Syria, in the final four years of war before the fall of the al-Assad regime.
- [Judge rejects Trump’s bid to throw out Stormy Daniels hush money conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/judge-rejects-trumps-bid-to-throw-out-stormy-daniels-hush-money-conviction/): A New York judge rejected a claim by Trump’s lawyers that he is immune from prosecution as a former US president.
- [‘Like Grandfather Nehru…’: Ex-Pak Minister Hails Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Palestine’ Bag In Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/like-grandfather-nehru-ex-pak-minister-hails-priyanka-gandhis-palestine-bag-in-parliament/): Though the former Pakistan minister praised Priyanka Gandhi for her move to express solidarity with Palestinians, BJP leaders criticised her on Monday and called her not for not speaking on Bangladesh
- [Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/magnitude-7-4-earthquake-strikes-near-vanuatu-capital/): Tsunami threat has passed for nearby islands after earthquake strikes near Vanuatu’s capital Porta Vila.
- [Philippines Senate ratifies new defence pact with Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/philippines-senate-ratifies-new-defence-pact-with-japan/): New pact cements deepening military ties between the Philippines and Japan as tensions with China grow in the region.
- [North Korean soldiers reported killed fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/north-korean-soldiers-reported-killed-fighting-alongside-russia-in-ukraine/): Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim some 30 North Korean troops have been killed or injured.
- ['Won't Allow Our Land...': Sri Lanka Assures India Amid China's Hambantota Port Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/wont-allow-our-land-sri-lanka-assures-india-amid-chinas-hambantota-port-ops/): Colombo’s commitment towards defence cooperation with India came after President Dissanayake held a key discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [Canada Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland Resigns Due To Rift With Trudeau Over Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/canada-deputy-pm-chrystia-freeland-resigns-due-to-rift-with-trudeau-over-tariff-threats/): Freeland, who also stepped down as finance minister, marked the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet
- [US Court Denies Donald Trump's Bid To Toss Out Hush Money Conviction In Big Setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/us-court-denies-donald-trumps-bid-to-toss-out-hush-money-conviction-in-big-setback/): A judge Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to have his hush money conviction dismissed.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1027/): Here are the key developments on the 1,027th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Media freedom watchdog decries Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/media-freedom-watchdog-decries-israels-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza/): CPJ says the Israeli military ‘continues to act with total impunity when it comes to the killing of journalists’.
- [Why is Israel shutting down its embassy in Ireland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/why-is-israel-shutting-down-its-embassy-in-ireland/): Ireland, which has recognised the State of Palestine, says it stands for human rights and international law.
- [Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/trump-lauds-ouster-of-syrias-al-assad-as-unfriendly-takeover-by-turkiye/): US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term.
- [Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning kills 12 in Georgia: Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-kills-12-in-georgia-authorities/): India says 11 of its citizens died in the incident in the Caucasus country, which remains under investigation.
- [Former FBI informant pleads guilty to phony bribery scheme involving Bidens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/former-fbi-informant-pleads-guilty-to-phony-bribery-scheme-involving-bidens/): The fake bribery scheme involving US President Biden and his son, Hunter, was central to Republican impeachment inquiry.
- [Three people dead in school shooting in US state of Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/three-people-dead-in-school-shooting-in-us-state-of-wisconsin/): There have been 322 school shootings in the US in 2024, the second highest number since 1966.
- [Who will rebuild? Syrians in Damascus suburb ask tough questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/who-will-rebuild-syrians-in-damascus-suburb-ask-tough-questions/): In the Damascus suburb of Darayya, the scale of destruction is staggering.
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim hypersonic missile attack against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/yemens-houthis-claim-hypersonic-missile-attack-against-israel/): The Israeli military says the ‘Palestine 2’ missile, which activated sirens in Tel Aviv, was intercepted.
- [Bitcoin surges past $107,000 on hopes for US strategic reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bitcoin-surges-past-107000-on-hopes-for-us-strategic-reserve/): Bitcoin and crypto catapult into the spotlight as investors wager Trump will usher in friendlier US rules for crypto.
- [Madison School Shooting: 5 Dead, Including Gunman, Multiple Injured In Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/madison-school-shooting-5-dead-including-gunman-multiple-injured-in-wisconsin/): Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference that at least five people were killed in the incident, including the suspected shooter.
- [US Delivers First Batch Of Abrams To Taiwan, Chinese State Media Mocks Tank's 'Failure' In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/us-delivers-first-batch-of-abrams-to-taiwan-chinese-state-media-mocks-tanks-failure-in-ukraine/): Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.Washington has long been Taipei’s most important ally and biggest arms supplier angering Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its own territory.The M1A2 tanks the first […]
- [Israeli strike kills Palestinian grandfather Khaled Nabhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israeli-strike-kills-palestinian-grandfather-khaled-nabhan/): An Israeli strike killed Khaled Nabhan, a Palestinian grandfather known for his emotional goodbye to his granddaughter.
- [How Israeli quadcopters are killing Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/how-israeli-quadcopters-are-killing-palestinians-in-gaza/): Israeli remote-controlled quadcopters have been filmed dropping bombs and firing on Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announce $100bn US investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/trump-softbank-ceo-masayoshi-son-announce-100bn-us-investment/): Son had made a similar pledge in 2016 to spend $50bn over Donald Trump’s four-year US presidential term.
- [Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/several-countries-slam-israeli-plans-to-expand-settlements-in-syrias-golan/): US military says it kills ISIL fighters as EU warns that Iran and Russia should have ‘no place’ in Syria’s future.
- [Choking heron released after veterinary operation to remove cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/choking-heron-released-after-veterinary-operation-to-remove-cup/): A heron that was spotted in Brazil with a plastic cup stuck in its throat has been treated by a vet.
- [Trump says Turkiye carried out “unfriendly takeover” in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/trump-says-turkiye-carried-out-unfriendly-takeover-in-syria/): US President-elect Donald Trump called Turkish President Erdogan carried out an “unfriendly takeover” in Syria.
- ['Stop Whitewashing Mistakes, Turn The Knife Inward': Xi Jinping's Message To CCP On Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/stop-whitewashing-mistakes-turn-the-knife-inward-xi-jinpings-message-to-ccp-on-corruption/): Xi has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, in which over a million party officials, including two defence ministers, were prosecuted.
- [Chinese Businessman Linked To Prince Andrew Denies Being Spy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/chinese-businessman-linked-to-prince-andrew-denies-being-spy/): Yang said he had decided to waive his anonymity and was appealing against a decision to revoke his permission to stay in the UK.
- [NYC Mayor's Top Aide Resigns Amid Corruption Investigations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/nyc-mayors-top-aide-resigns-amid-corruption-investigations/): Ingrid Lewis-Martin’s resignation Sunday was a planned retirement, Adams’ office said in a statement.
- ['Russia Won't Retreat From Red Lines' Putin Claims Advantage In Ukraine, '189 settlements Liberated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/russia-wont-retreat-from-red-lines-putin-claims-advantage-in-ukraine-189-settlements-liberated/): President Vladimir Putin said that Russian forces hold the initiative on front lines, claiming that 189 Ukrainian settlements have been “liberated” during 2024. Putin also accused the US of pumping Kyiv with weapons and money, to weaken Russia. Putin also said that the large number of men signing up for the Russian military was helping […]
- [Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/germany-set-for-new-elections-after-chancellor-scholz-loses-confidence-vote/): After collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, elections will take place on February 23, seven months ahead of schedule.
- [Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France’s Mayotte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/cyclone-chido-what-to-know-about-storm-that-devastated-frances-mayotte/): Officials fear hundreds of people could be dead as a result of the cyclone, which ravaged France’s poorest department.
- [Canada finance minister resigns as PM Trudeau grapples with new Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/canada-finance-minister-resigns-as-pm-trudeau-grapples-with-new-trump-term/): Chrystia Freeland cites Canadian government’s response to Donald Trump’s US tariff threats in resignation letter.
- [German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Triggers Early Elections On February 23](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-loses-confidence-vote-triggers-early-elections-on-february-23/): Scholz had called for the confidence vote himself after his three-party coalition government imploded last month, leaving him with a minority government.
- [“They Bring Us To The Red Line” Putin Accuses West of Forcing Russia to Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/they-bring-us-to-the-red-line-putin-accuses-west-of-forcing-russia-to-respond/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (December 16) accused the West of pushing Russia to its “red lines” – situations it has publicly made clear it will not tolerate – and said Moscow had been forced to respond.Putin told a meeting of defence officials that Russia was watching the U.S. development and potential deployment of […]
- [Bowel cancer is rising among under 50s: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bowel-cancer-is-rising-among-under-50s-what-to-know/): Cases of colorectal cancer among younger people are rising in the UK, Chile and New Zealand. Why?
- [‘Soul of my soul’: Israeli shelling kills Gaza grandfather who moved world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/soul-of-my-soul-israeli-shelling-kills-gaza-grandfather-who-moved-world/): Advocates pay tribute to Khaled Nabhan, Palestinian grandfather who became known for his grief, charity and defiance.
- [Genocide Israel is living in the past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/genocide-israel-is-living-in-the-past/): A state founded on apartheid and settler colonialism is no longer viable.
- [Trump and tariffs – what you need to know | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/trump-and-tariffs-what-you-need-to-know-start-here/): What are tariffs, and could president-elect Trump’s plans backfire?
- [Vijay Diwas 2024 | India Bangladesh Relations | #therightstand with Anand Narasimhan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/vijay-diwas-2024-india-bangladesh-relations-therightstand-with-anand-narasimhan-news18/): India’s 1971 military triumph over Pakistan is celebrated as Vijay Diwas. With the liberation of Bangladesh, the surrender of Pakistan, and a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to justice and compassion, this 13-day conflict came to an end. Nationwide, Indians from all walks of life commemorate this special day on December 16 each year. Bangladesh was […]
- [12 Indian Nationals Killed Due To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/12-indian-nationals-killed-due-to-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-georgia/): A preliminary investigation revealed that a power generator was placed in an indoor area, which was turned on probably after the power supply was turned off on Friday.
- [Assad Using US Reporter As Leverage? Hostage Hunter Believes Austin Tice Still 'Hidden in Damascus'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/assad-using-us-reporter-as-leverage-hostage-hunter-believes-austin-tice-still-hidden-in-damascus/): A former prisoner leading a private effort to help find captive US journalist Austin Tice is concerned that deposed Syrian leader Assad may be hiding him. Nizar Zakka, who was detained in Iran on spying charges, now runs Hostage Aid Worldwide, a group working to free kidnapped civilians. Both Zakka’s group and the US government […]
- ['Found Ourselves At Odds': Big Setback For Trudeau As His Deputy PM Freeland Resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/found-ourselves-at-odds-big-setback-for-trudeau-as-his-deputy-pm-freeland-resigns/): Chrystia Freeland was widely considered as one of Trudeau’s closest allies and most powerful cabinet ministers, but a rift between them has increased in recent weeks.
- [16-Year-Old Murders Entire Family, Makes Drunken Confession To Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/16-year-old-murders-entire-family-makes-drunken-confession-to-police/): The accused was then taken to a nearby hospital for detox and then booked into a juvenile justice center in Albuquerque.
- [Taiwan Receives First US-Made Abrams Battle Tanks Amid Tensions With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/taiwan-receives-first-us-made-abrams-battle-tanks-amid-tensions-with-china/): Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.Washington has long been Taipei’s most important ally and biggest arms supplier — angering Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its own territory.The M1A2 tanks — […]
- [‘Within Days…’ Hamas Says Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal ‘Closer Than Ever’ As Netanyahu Dials Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/within-days-hamas-says-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-deal-closer-than-ever-as-netanyahu-dials-trump/): An unnamed Hamas leader is quoted by the Saudi Asharq News outlet saying that a ceasefire and hostage release deal is unprecedently close at hand. The member of the Palestinian armed group added that the US, a close ally of Israel, must now put pressure on the PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a deal. The […]
- [EU Imposes Sanctions On Dozens More Russian Officials, Targets Shadow Oil & Gas Fleet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-dozens-more-russian-officials-targets-shadow-oil-gas-fleet/): Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas, or carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, was also targeted
- [South Korea Court Reviews Yoon's Impeachment as Investigators Plan Questioning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/south-korea-court-reviews-yoons-impeachment-as-investigators-plan-questioning/): The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now under review by the country’s Constitutional Court.That began Monday only days after the opposition-controlled parliament impeached Yoon over his short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3.A spokesperson for the court said the first hearing will be held on December 27. The court has […]
- [West Bank residents protest Palestinian Authority operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/west-bank-residents-protest-palestinian-authority-operations/): Protesters marched in the occupied West Bank to condemn the Palestinian Authority’s operations in the Jenin refugee camp
- [Israeli airstrike targets another UN-run school in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/israeli-airstrike-targets-another-un-run-school-in-gaza/): Israeli forces have bombed the UN-run, Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz School, in southern Khan Younis.
- [Suspected Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew banned from UK. What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/suspected-chinese-spy-linked-to-prince-andrew-banned-from-uk-what-to-know/): A 50-year-old businessman allegedly entered royal residences and was reportedly told he was in Andrew’s top circle.
- [Mbappe in Real Madrid squad for FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/mbappe-in-real-madrid-squad-for-fifa-intercontinental-cup-final-in-qatar/): Leg injury Kylian Mbappe sustained in the Champions League has not kept him from being named for football’s FIFA final.
- [Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/bashar-al-assad-releases-first-statement-since-he-fled-syria/): Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency’s Telegram, say state fell into ‘hands of terrorism’.
- [North Korean 'Casualties' In Kursk, NATO Nation Sees 'Partial Territorial Losses For Ukraine'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/north-korean-casualties-in-kursk-nato-nation-sees-partial-territorial-losses-for-ukraine/): The Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Directorate of Intelligence said on Monday that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in weekend battles in Russia’s western Kursk region, prompting commanders to send reinforcements to frontline units.”North Korean army units are being re-equipped after losses in assaults” around the villages of Plekhovo, Vorozhba and […]
- [This Bitcoin Investor Could Have Been a Trillionaire Had He Not Ordered Pizza One Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/this-bitcoin-investor-could-have-been-a-trillionaire-had-he-not-ordered-pizza-one-day/): Laszlo Hanyecz who bought two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins was the first person to use this mode of transaction commercially on May 22, 2010
- [In First Remark, Assad Says He Planned To Continue Fighting Rebels, But Russia Evacuated Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/in-first-remark-assad-says-he-planned-to-continue-fighting-rebels-but-russia-evacuated-him/): Assad said that he stayed in Damascus till the early morning of December 8 and left the country only in the evening of that day
- [UK PM Starmer 'Concerned' About China Challenge Amid Spy Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/uk-pm-starmer-concerned-about-china-challenge-amid-spy-row/): Starmer last month became the first UK prime minister since 2018 to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [US Warship Docks In Cambodia After 8 Years Amid China Naval Base Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/us-warship-docks-in-cambodia-after-8-years-amid-china-naval-base-concerns/): A US Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia.Cambodia’s government has suggested the port call reflects an upgrade in often-strained relations.The USS Savannah, carrying a crew of about 100, docked Monday at the port of Sihanoukville on the […]
- [Woman Pays Rs 1 Crore For Lover’s Divorce, Then Takes Matter to Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/woman-pays-rs-1-crore-for-lovers-divorce-then-takes-matter-to-court/): As part of an agreement to secure a divorce between her boyfriend and his wife, the woman had transferred Rs 1,39,93,569 to Yang’s account. However, the wife did not divorce her husband even after a year.
- [Russia’s Putin Cheers 'Landmark' 2024, Says Troops Have Upper Hand In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/russias-putin-cheers-landmark-2024-says-troops-have-upper-hand-in-ukraine/): Addressing top military generals in an end-of-year meeting, the Kremlin leader struck a defiant and optimistic tone, claiming his troops had the upper hand across the entire front line.
- [The full truth about the CIA’s post-9/11 torture programme must be known](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/the-full-truth-about-the-cias-post-9-11-torture-programme-must-be-known/): Ten years after a congressional report on US torture was published, there has been almost no accountability or redress.
- [Former Brazil and Milan star striker Adriano bids farewell to football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/former-brazil-and-milan-star-striker-adriano-bids-farewell-to-football/): The 42-year-old was considered one of the world’s great forwards in the early 2000s before his career was derailed.
- [Syria’s new rulers must not repeat the past mistakes of Lebanon and Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/syrias-new-rulers-must-not-repeat-the-past-mistakes-of-lebanon-and-iraq/): The authorities now controlling Damascus have been sending mixed signals about the future direction of Syria.
- [‘Hung By Wrists, Lost 40kg’: How Syria’s Ghazi Was Nabbed By Assad’s Mukhabarat, Thrown In 1.2m Cell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/16/hung-by-wrists-lost-40kg-how-syrias-ghazi-was-nabbed-by-assads-mukhabarat-thrown-in-1-2m-cell/): Since rebels ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, numerous ex-prisoners are shedding light on the human rights abuses in his ‘human slaughterhouses,’ Assad, who is now in Russia, was known for ruling Syria with an iron fist and often throwing dissidents in prisons.For five and a half months Ghazi Mohammed al-Mohammed languished in one of President […]
- [Filipina freed from Indonesia death row reunites with family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/filipina-freed-from-indonesia-death-row-reunites-with-family/): A Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia for drug offences was reunited with her family.
- [First Syria flight takes off from Damascus airport since Assad’s downfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/first-syria-flight-takes-off-from-damascus-airport-since-assads-downfall/): As efforts get under way to restart economy, UN envoy calls for ‘free and fair elections’ after transition.
- [First flight leaves Damascus after the fall of the al-Assad regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/first-flight-leaves-damascus-after-the-fall-of-the-al-assad-regime/): The first flight to leave Damascus since the fall of Bashar al-Assad has taken off for Aleppo.
- [Sunita Williams, Fellow Astronaut Face More Time In Space, Return Delayed Till Late March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/sunita-williams-fellow-astronaut-face-more-time-in-space-return-delayed-till-late-march/): A fresh crew needs to launch before Wilmore and Williams can return and the next mission has been bumped more than a month, according to the space agency
- [Israel's Tel Aviv Revenge Coming Soon? Iran Blamed for "Orchestrating" Houthi Attacks, US Hits Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/israels-tel-aviv-revenge-coming-soon-iran-blamed-for-orchestrating-houthi-attacks-us-hits-yemen/): Israel’s defence establishment is said to have lost patience with the Houthis and may be ready to act, as per The Jerusalem Post. This after the Yemen-based group claimed to have struck a “military target” near Tel Aviv on Dec. 16 with ‘Palestine 2’ hypersonic missile.The Israeli army is planning to strike Yemen in response […]
- [Kamal Adwan ICU on fire after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/kamal-adwan-icu-on-fire-after-israeli-attack/): The intensive care unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital caught fire after an Israeli attack on the facility.
- [Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/isabel-dos-santos-from-africas-richest-woman-to-dirty-money-probe/): Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
- [Family of US-Turkish activist killed by Israeli soldiers meet Blinken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/family-of-us-turkish-activist-killed-by-israeli-soldiers-meet-blinken-2/): The family of the US-Turkish activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, have met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
- [Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/armenian-christians-in-jerusalems-old-city-feel-the-walls-closing-in/): One of the oldest communities in Jerusalem begins to fracture under pressure from forces they say threaten them.
- [Did Donald Trump Get A 'New Haircut'? Here's How The Internet Reacted To Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/did-donald-trump-get-a-new-haircut-heres-how-the-internet-reacted-to-viral-video/): In the videos doing rounds on the internet, Donald Trump appeared in an unusual hairstyle sparking speculations that he had a new haircut.
- [Jaishankar Speaks To Israeli Counterpart, Discusses Situation In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/jaishankar-speaks-to-israeli-counterpart-discusses-situation-in-west-asia/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar amid signs of a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
- [Iran ‘Rapidly Approaching’ Nuclear Bomb, Warns IAEA, Says JCPOA ‘Not Relevant’ As Tehran ‘Enriches'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/iran-rapidly-approaching-nuclear-bomb-warns-iaea-says-jcpoa-not-relevant-as-tehran-enriches/): IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated on Dec. 16 that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) is no longer viable, citing Iran’s uranium enrichment to 60%. Grossi emphasized the need for new negotiations involving global powers to address Iran’s nuclear progress. Western nations condemned Iran’s actions, accusing Tehran of escalating its nuclear program. The UN Security Council […]
- [Fury vs Usyk 2: Fight time, undercard, ring walk, prize money, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/fury-vs-usyk-2-fight-time-undercard-ring-walk-prize-money-how-to-watch/): Al Jazeera’s guide to the heavyweight boxing rematch as Oleksandr Usyk defends three world titles against Tyson Fury.
- [Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/majdal-shams-home-to-the-druze-perches-uneasily-at-the-edge-of-war/): Druze community in the Golan Heights grapples with identity under Israeli occupation.
- [‘Weapons, Troops Near Syria…’ Turkey ‘Plans Attack’ On Kurd-Held Kobane, Face Off With US Imminent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/weapons-troops-near-syria-turkey-plans-attack-on-kurd-held-kobane-face-off-with-us-imminent/): Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, the Wall Street Journal reports citing unnamed senior US officials. The move has raised alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by US-backed Syrian Kurds, WSJ report adds.Turkey has concentrated a large number of forces including […]
- [We are part of nature – not apart from it | All Hail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/we-are-part-of-nature-not-apart-from-it-all-hail/): Anthropocentrism – why we presume to control the world, trying to bend it to our every will and convenience.
- [What will happen to al-Assad’s Captagon empire now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/what-will-happen-to-al-assads-captagon-empire-now/): The trade of the illegal drug has flourished over the past decade in Syria. What happens to it now?
- [Video: Mangione charged with ‘act of terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/video-mangione-charged-with-act-of-terrorism/): Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing health insurance CEO Brian Thompson has been charged with murder.
- [Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/mayotte-toll-still-unknown-as-french-territory-reels-from-chido-devastation/): Authorities fear hundreds or more could have been killed as number of victims unclear several says after cyclone.
- [SFJ Claims Russian Embassy In Canada Aided Nijjar’s Assassination, Offers Money To ‘Track’ Ambassadors | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/sfj-claims-russian-embassy-in-canada-aided-nijjars-assassination-offers-money-to-track-ambassadors-exclusive/): Sikhs For Justice claimed that the Russian embassy in Ottawa hacked Nijjar’s Telegram account in May 2023 to facilitate India in tracking his movements, resulting in his assassination
- [Bangladesh Cancels Death Sentence To ULFA-I Chief Paresh Barua In 2004 Arms Haul Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/bangladesh-cancels-death-sentence-to-ulfa-i-chief-paresh-barua-in-2004-arms-haul-case/): According to the report, a two-member bench led by Justice Mostafa Zaman Islam pronounced the verdict
- [Plane Goes 'Out Of Control' In Hawaii, Crashes Into Vacant Building; 2 Killed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/plane-goes-out-of-control-in-hawaii-crashes-into-vacant-building-2-killed-video/): The Kamaka Air-operated plane went out of control during a training flight and crashed into a vacant building, killing two pilots aboard.
- [Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/antetokounmpo-leads-bucks-to-nba-cup-tournament-title-over-thunder/): A triple-double by Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed Milwaukee to defeat the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder by 16 points.
- [EU research funds flow to Israel despite outrage over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/eu-research-funds-flow-to-israel-despite-outrage-over-gaza-war/): Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250m since the war on Gaza began.
- [Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/russia-detains-suspect-over-murder-of-general-igor-kirillov/): Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
- [Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/search-continues-for-missing-after-drc-boat-capsizing-kills-at-least-25/): Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river.
- [Gaza ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/gaza-ceasefire-talks-heat-up-again-amid-deadly-israeli-attacks/): Israel has said it will maintain military control over Gaza just like in the occupied West Bank even if there is a deal.
- [Trouble Mounts For Justin Trudeau As Ex-Ally NDP Threatens To Support Confidence Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/trouble-mounts-for-justin-trudeau-as-ex-ally-ndp-threatens-to-support-confidence-vote/): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s former ally Jagmeet Singh said it would support a ceasefire against the PM if he doesn’t resign by February, when Singh will get eligibility for his pension.
- [Is Starlink Being Used In Riot-Hit Manipur? Elon Musk Says Satellite Beams In India…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/is-starlink-being-used-in-riot-hit-manipur-elon-musk-says-satellite-beams-in-india/): Starlink is seeking approval from the Indian government to offer satellite broadband services, with the Musk-owned company working to address potential security concerns as part of the process
- ['Eyes Of Israel…’ Netanyahu Says IDF To Occupy Mt. Hermon ‘Until…’, HTS Chief Decries Syria Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/eyes-of-israel-netanyahu-says-idf-to-occupy-mt-hermon-until-hts-chief-decries-syria-bombing/): The Israeli PM entered Syrian territory on Dec. 17 during a security tour of the buffer zone seized by Israel after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would stay in the buffer zone on the Syrian border “until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel’s security.”He made the comments from the […]
- [Biden Administration Relaxes H-1B Visa Rules For American Companies: How Will It Help Indians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/biden-administration-relaxes-h-1b-visa-rules-for-american-companies-how-will-it-help-indians/): H-1B is the most sought-after visa, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations. Most of them come from India and China.
- [Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/mary-jane-veloso-filipina-nearly-executed-in-indonesia-arrives-home/): Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.
- [Man Freed From Syrian Prison Turns Out To Be Notorious Assad Regime Torturer: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/man-freed-from-syrian-prison-turns-out-to-be-notorious-assad-regime-torturer-report/): A man freed from a Syrian prison by a CNN journalist was revealed to be Salama Mohammad Salama, a notorious figure involved in war crimes and extortion.
- [India’s Ashwin retires from international cricket after Brisbane Test draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/indias-ashwin-retires-from-international-cricket-after-brisbane-test-draw/): Veteran spinner calls time after rain forces an early end to the third Test, with the five-match series tied 1-1.
- [Bad News For Sunita Williams As NASA Announces Another Delay In Return of Stranded Astronauts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/bad-news-for-sunita-williams-as-nasa-announces-another-delay-in-return-of-stranded-astronauts/): Sunita Williams and her colleague Barry Wilmore were initially slated to spend eight days at ISS, but technical issues in their Starliner spacecraft forced an extended stay in space.
- [Zelenskyy Claims Russia Burning Faces Of Dead North Korean Soldiers To Conceal Identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/zelenskyy-claims-russia-burning-faces-of-dead-north-korean-soldiers-to-conceal-identity/): On Monday, Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence agency reported that North Korean units fighting for Russia suffered at least 30 casualties
- [Trump sues Des Moines Register newspaper, claiming ‘election interference’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/trump-sues-des-moines-register-newspaper-claiming-election-interference/): US president-elect’s lawsuit comes days after reaching defamation settlement with ABC News.
- [Russia Says It Has Developed New Cancer Vaccine, Will Distribute It For Free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/russia-says-it-has-developed-new-cancer-vaccine-will-distribute-it-for-free/): Russia’s Health Ministry announced it has developed its own mRNA vaccines to treat cancer that will be distributed to the public in early 2025.
- [Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/vanuatu-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-14-as-rescuers-search-for-survivors/): UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.
- [Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder, Terrorism In UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/luigi-mangione-charged-with-murder-terrorism-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing/): Mangione is an Ivy League graduate who hails from a prominent family in Maryland. He was arrested on December 9 and charged with the murder of Thompson.
- [Russia Passes Law To Recognise Taliban Govt In Afghanistan, Syria's New Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/russia-passes-law-to-recognise-taliban-govt-in-afghanistan-syrias-new-leadership/): Russia’s parliament passed a law enabling courts to lift bans on designated terrorist groups, signaling efforts to normalise ties with the Afghan Taliban and Syria’s new leadership.
- [‘They Tax Us, We Tax Them’: Trump Wants To Impose Reciprocal ‘High Tariff’ On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/they-tax-us-we-tax-them-trump-wants-to-impose-reciprocal-high-tariff-on-india/): Trump pointed out that countries like India and Brazil impose high tariffs on certain US products
- ['Ready To Work With India': China Ahead Of Crucial Meeting With Ajit Doval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/ready-to-work-with-india-china-ahead-of-crucial-meeting-with-ajit-doval/): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend the Special Representatives talks in China to discuss the restoration of bilateral ties following the October 21 border agreement.
- [Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/real-madrids-vinicius-junior-and-barcelonas-bonmati-win-fifa-best-awards/): Real Madrid, Brazil forward Vinicius Junior and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati claim top FIFA Best awards.
- [Rashford says he’s ready for new challenge amid Man United exit rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/rashford-says-hes-ready-for-new-challenge-amid-man-united-exit-rumours/): Marcus Rashford responds to being dropped in Manchester derby by admitting Old Trafford exit could loom large.
- [US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/us-lawmakers-urge-biden-administration-to-halt-offensive-weapons-to-israel/): Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance.
- [US releases Guantanamo Bay detainee Bajabu to Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/us-releases-guantanamo-bay-detainee-bajabu-to-kenya/): Twenty-nine prisoners remain at the US detention facility in Cuba after the transfer of Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu.
- [Mangione charged with ‘act of terrorism’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/mangione-charged-with-act-of-terrorism-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing/): A grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of shooting Brian Thompson, on an additional ‘terrorism’ charge.
- [Aid efforts intensify in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido’s destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/aid-efforts-intensify-in-mayotte-after-cyclone-chidos-destruction/): Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, levelling neighbourhoods in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
- [Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/mysterious-disease-in-drc-is-severe-malaria-health-authorities-say/): Health authorities said the disease presents in the form of a respiratory illness.
- [What’s at stake in Germany’s election at home and internationally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/whats-at-stake-in-germanys-election-at-home-and-internationally/): Poll in February triggered after Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote.
- [Grieving the Gaza granddad who wept for the ‘soul of his soul’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/grieving-the-gaza-granddad-who-wept-for-the-soul-of-his-soul/): Khaled Nabhan grieved peacefully for his granddaughter Reem last year. On Monday, Israel killed him in Gaza, too.
- [UN envoy warns Israeli attacks in Syria are destabilising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/un-envoy-warns-israeli-attacks-in-syria-are-destabilising/): UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned that Israeli attacks inside Syria are undermining the country.
- [Conor McGregor announces boxing bout against Logan Paul in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/conor-mcgregor-announces-boxing-bout-against-logan-paul-in-india/): Conor McGregor’s announcement, if true, is the latest in a long line of celebrity boxing exhibitions.
- [UN envoy warns Syria’s war ‘has not ended yet’ as US says truce extended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/un-envoy-warns-syrias-war-has-not-ended-yet-as-us-says-truce-extended/): US State Department spokesman says ceasefire between Kurdish armed group and Turkey-backed fighters extended.
- [Oil washes up on Russia’s Black Sea coast after tanker spill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/oil-washes-up-on-russias-black-sea-coast-after-tanker-spill/): Oil has washed up along tens of kilometres of Russia’s Black Sea coastline after two of its tankers were badly damaged.
- [NATO Takes Over Coordination Of Military Aid To Ukraine From US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/nato-takes-over-coordination-of-military-aid-to-ukraine-from-us-report/): The step, coming after a delay of several months, gives NATO a more direct role in the war against Russia’s invasion while stopping well short of committing its own forces.
- [Israeli Troops Will Occupy Buffer Zone Inside Syria For Foreseeable Future: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israeli-troops-will-occupy-buffer-zone-inside-syria-for-foreseeable-future-netanyahu/): Israel seized a swath of southern Syria along the border with the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.
- [“Never again” says UN envoy to Syria on visit to Sednaya prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/never-again-says-un-envoy-to-syria-on-visit-to-sednaya-prison/): Relatives of missing prisoners at Syria’s Sednaya prison expressed their anger during a UN visit on Monday.
- [Tottenham lose Bentancur ban appeal for racist comment about South Koreans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/tottenham-lose-bentancur-ban-appeal-for-racist-comment-about-south-koreans/): The English Football Association reject Tottenham’s appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur’s ban for racist remark.
- [‘Israel Will Be Eliminated’ Iran's Khamenei Downplays Impact of Assad’s Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israel-will-be-eliminated-irans-khamenei-downplays-impact-of-assads-ouster/): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated on December 17 that the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad does not signify that ‘the resistance’ in the region will cease.Khamenei told the crowd, who were chanting “death to Israel,” that “Israel will be eradicated,” not Hezbollah forces.Meanwhile, during his weekly press conference, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, […]
- ['Jolani Might Use Chemical Weapons' Israel Slams 'Whitewashing Of Syria Jihadis' As EU Woos HTS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/jolani-might-use-chemical-weapons-israel-slams-whitewashing-of-syria-jihadis-as-eu-woos-hts/): Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister accused the head of the group that led the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria of being “a wolf in (sheep’s) clothes.” Speaking at a press conference, Haskel held up a photo collage of Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, showing him while a member of jihadist organisations. “I’m not sure that this person […]
- [Why Is Meghan Markle Disappointed With Sister-In-Law Kate Middleton?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/why-is-meghan-markle-disappointed-with-sister-in-law-kate-middleton/): Sources said Meghan Markle is reportedly frustrated after Kate Middleton did not intervene to resolve the ongoing feud between her and Prince Harry, as well as the rest of the family, including Prince William
- [Can the International Criminal Court survive the next four years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/can-the-international-criminal-court-survive-the-next-four-years/): The arrest warrants it issued for Israeli leaders left the court facing an existential threat.
- [Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/powerful-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-vanuatus-capital/): Initial images from Port Vila, Vanuatu, show severe damage from a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
- [Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/antiwhaling-activist-paul-watson-released-as-denmark-rejects-extradition/): Copenhagen rejects Japan’s extradition request over a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic.
- [My mother’s shattered dream of family reunion in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/my-mothers-shattered-dream-of-family-reunion-in-gaza/): My mother passed away with a broken heart. She lived most of her life forcibly separated from her beloved brother.
- [No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/no-security-threat-from-reported-drone-sightings-us-federal-agencies-state/): Agencies issue joint statement in response to more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in past few weeks.
- [Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/palestinians-sue-state-department-over-us-assistance-to-israels-military/): Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of violating US law barring aid to military units involved in rights abuses.
- [Irish support for Palestinians stands firm, despite Israeli anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/irish-support-for-palestinians-stands-firm-despite-israeli-anger/): Israel may have withdrawn its ambassador, but Irish support for Palestinians is deep-rooted.
- [Video: Car pulled from indoor swimming pool in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/video-car-pulled-from-indoor-swimming-pool-in-california/): Firefighters in California removed a vehicle from a swimming pool after the driver crashed through a fitness centre.
- [Will Justin Trudeau Step Down? | Justin Trudeau News | #brasstacks With Zakka Jacob | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/will-justin-trudeau-step-down-justin-trudeau-news-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob-news18/): Allies abandon: Will Justin Trudeau step down? What is happening in Canada? Why did the deputy PM resign? What role does Donald Trump has to play in this?Why is Trudeau facing backlash?Watch With Zakka Jacob n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russian General in Charge of Nuclear Protection Forces Killed in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/russian-general-in-charge-of-nuclear-protection-forces-killed-in-moscow/): A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces in Moscow on Tuesday (December 17), Russia’s investigative committee said.Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who is chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside an apartment building on Ryazansky Prospekt, which starts road some […]
- [BRI Likely To Be 'Renegotiated', China Our Friend Like India, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tells News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/bri-likely-to-be-renegotiated-china-our-friend-like-india-sri-lankan-foreign-minister-tells-news18/): Sri Lanka’s new government is likely to discuss the projects under BRI with China and also talk about Beijing’s other commitments, including central highways. Additionally, there will also be talks around the lease of Hambantota Port, a proposed refinery, and other projects
- [Real Madrid vs Pachuca: FIFA Intercontinental Cup final – team news, Mbappe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/real-madrid-vs-pachuca-fifa-intercontinental-cup-final-team-news-mbappe/): Spanish giants and European champions Real Madrid face Mexico’s Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Doha.
- [Mali’s gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/malis-gold-mining-disputes-and-the-fight-for-economic-justice/): Mali is right to demand a greater share of revenues from mining. This is not economic malpractice. It is sovereignty.
- [US Woman Buys Ancestral Home In Italy For Rs 85, Spends Rs 4 Crore On Renovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/us-woman-buys-ancestral-home-in-italy-for-rs-85-spends-rs-4-crore-on-renovation/): The house, which dates back to the 17th century, was part of a series of properties up for auction in this historic Sicilian village.
- [Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/magnitude-7-4-earthquake-strikes-near-vanuatu-capital-2/): A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Tuesday (December 17), damaging buildings and cars, with at least one person reported killed.Footage from Vanuatu state broadcaster VBTC showed vehicles crushed under a building that collapse on a street lined with retailers. The broadcaster reported one person had been trapped in a collapsed building.Footage […]
- [Canada News | Justin Trudeau Facing Political Crisis, Can He Survive As Canada's Leader? | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/canada-news-justin-trudeau-facing-political-crisis-can-he-survive-as-canadas-leader-n18g/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has been thrown into fresh disarray with the abrupt departure of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland.Without directly referring to the news, the prime minister told party donors at an event in Ottawa: “It’s obviously been an eventful day. It has not been an easy day.”In her scathing resignation letter […]
- [Iran's Khamenei Says Israel 'Cannot Besiege Hezbollah By Using Syria', Rebels To Join Army: Jolani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/irans-khamenei-says-israel-cannot-besiege-hezbollah-by-using-syria-rebels-to-join-army-jolani/): Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, dismissed Israel’s belief that it can besiege Hezbollah through Syria to eliminate the group, calling it a “delusion,” local media outlets reported Tuesday, citing the Iranian Fars news agency.On Dec. 8, Syrian rebels ousted former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, cutting the weapons supply line between Iran and Hezbollah that runs […]
- [Pope Francis Likely To Visit India After 2025: Cardinal George Koovakad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/pope-francis-likely-to-visit-india-after-2025-cardinal-george-koovakad/): Fifty-one-year-old Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis on December 7.
- [How Trump’s tariff threat pushed Canada’s Trudeau to brink of resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/how-trumps-tariff-threat-pushed-canadas-trudeau-to-brink-of-resignation/): Canada’s embattled prime minister faces fresh calls to resign after top minister steps down over possible ‘tariff war’.
- [The Lost Souls of Syria: The fight for justice using the ‘Caesar files’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/the-lost-souls-of-syria-the-fight-for-justice-using-the-caesar-files/): Syrian civilians battle for accountability in court, using smuggled photographs to expose government atrocities.
- [Trump's Assistant Attorney General Nominee, Harmeet Dhillon, Joins 'Punjab vs Panjab' Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/trumps-assistant-attorney-general-nominee-harmeet-dhillon-joins-punjab-vs-panjab-debate/): The controversy began after Diljit Dosanjh, while announcing his Chandigarh concert, used the term “Panjab”
- [Trudeau's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Quits Amid Tariff Row, Trump: 'She Won't Be Missed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/trudeaus-finance-minister-chrystia-freeland-quits-amid-tariff-row-trump-she-wont-be-missed/): Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, PM Justin Trudeau’s most powerful and loyal minister, announced she was resigning from the CabinetThe move stunned the country and raised questions about how much longer the unpopular Trudeau can stay in his job. Freeland, also deputy prime minister, said Trudeau told her on Dec. 13 that he no longer […]
- [Who is Kim Keon-hee, described as South Korea’s ‘Lady Macbeth’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/who-is-kim-keon-hee-described-as-south-koreas-lady-macbeth/): The country’s first lady has been accused of corruption and stock price manipulation in the past.
- [Moment top Russian general killed in blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/moment-top-russian-general-killed-in-blast/): Video has emerged showing the moment General Igor Kirillov was killed in an explosion.
- [Cyclone Chido Kills At Least 34 People In Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/cyclone-chido-kills-at-least-34-people-in-mozambique/): The small French island of Mayotte bore the brunt of the storm, and hundreds or even thousands are believed to have been killed there before it moved on.
- [Schools Reopen, Migrants Back Home, US Contacts Rebels: How Syria Fared Since Assad's Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/schools-reopen-migrants-back-home-us-contacts-rebels-how-syria-fared-since-assads-fall/): Former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from the Syria by the rebels, after which he took asylum in Russia.
- [Israel Budget Passes But Vote Shows Cracks In Netanyahu's Coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israel-budget-passes-but-vote-shows-cracks-in-netanyahus-coalition/): Ben-Gvir said on X that his faction would no longer be bound by the coalition’s positions, including the budget law, and would operate independently.
- [US Urges Americans In Bengaluru To Register For 'Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/us-urges-americans-in-bengaluru-to-register-for-smart-traveller-enrollment-programme/): Speaking to CNN-News 18, Carlton Benson, Chief of American Citizen Services at the US Consulate General in India, explained the importance of STEP, stressing that it is a free service provided by the US Dept of State
- [Pope Francis Autobiography Reveals Bombing Plot During His Visit To Iraq In 2021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/pope-francis-autobiography-reveals-bombing-plot-during-his-visit-to-iraq-in-2021/): Francis recalled his historic March 2021 trip to Iraq, the first ever by a pope. COVID-19 was still raging and security concerns were high, especially in Mosul.
- [TikTok Suspected Of Meddling In Romania's Presidential Election, Investigation Launched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/tiktok-suspected-of-meddling-in-romanias-presidential-election-investigation-launched/): The European Commission is escalating its scrutiny of TikTok after Romania’s top court canceled results of first round of voting that resulted in unknown far-right candidate becoming front-runner.
- [Syrian Troops Told To Stay Away From Russians, Damascus Asks Moscow To 'Reconsider' Syria Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/syrian-troops-told-to-stay-away-from-russians-damascus-asks-moscow-to-reconsider-syria-presence/): The fall of Assad regime in Syria has cast doubts on Russia’s influence and its presence in the country. Troops loyal to Syria’s new interim government, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now man the entrance gateway to the port in Tartus.The port of Tartus is home to Russia’s only naval base outside the […]
- [Israel’s jailing of journalists “almost on a par with China”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/israels-jailing-of-journalists-almost-on-a-par-with-china/): Jodie Ginsberg talks about the many different ways the Israeli government has targeted journalists covering the Gaza war
- [Russian general Igor Kirillov killed in Moscow: What do we know so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/russian-general-igor-kirillov-killed-in-moscow-what-do-we-know-so-far/): Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service claims responsibility for the bomb blast in the Russian capital.
- [Did Israel use a white phosphorus blitz to create a buffer zone in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/did-israel-use-a-white-phosphorus-blitz-to-create-a-buffer-zone-in-lebanon/): Israel used white phosphorus bombs almost 200 times in southern Lebanon during the past year.
- [CNN faces backlash over ‘staged’ Syrian prisoner rescue report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/cnn-faces-backlash-over-staged-syrian-prisoner-rescue-report/): Criticism mounts as US channel backtracks on identity of prisoner who worked as intelligence officer in Assad regime.
- [Mass graves add evidence of Assad regime’s torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/mass-graves-add-evidence-of-assad-regimes-torture/): Celine Kasem on the collection of evidence that explains what it was like living under decades of abuse by Assad regime.
- [Family of US-Turkish activist killed by Israeli soldiers meet Blinken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/17/family-of-us-turkish-activist-killed-by-israeli-soldiers-meet-blinken/): The family of the US-Turkish activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, have met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
- [Military Secrets "Traded" For Safe Passage To Moscow? How Assad Helped Israel Bomb Key Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/military-secrets-traded-for-safe-passage-to-moscow-how-assad-helped-israel-bomb-key-targets/): Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad reportedly “traded” his country’s military secrets to Israel in exchange for safe passage out of the country. Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper reported that Assad shared classified military information with Israel before fleeing to Russia as his regime collapsed. The Hurriyet report claimed Assad shared details of weapons stockpiles, missile launchers, and […]
- [Why There Is Ruckus Over The Word 'Bihari' In Pakistan? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/why-there-is-ruckus-over-the-word-bihari-in-pakistan-heres-the-truth-behind-viral-video/): The MLA strongly objected to the word ‘Bihari’ in Pakistan’s Sindh assembly and said that the word is being misinterpreted.
- [Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/why-has-california-declared-a-state-of-emergency-over-bird-flu/): Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported.
- [Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/turkiye-refutes-us-claims-of-ceasefire-with-syrian-kurdish-fighters/): Ankara vows to continue operations in northern Syria as fears grow over an assault on the Kurdish-held town of Kobane.
- [W.E.B. Du Bois: The Power Of Double Consciousness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/w-e-b-du-bois-the-power-of-double-consciousness/): W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the founders of the NAACP, the first civil rights organisation in America.
- [From Gaza to the Arctic: A Palestinian filmmaker caught between two worlds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/from-gaza-to-the-arctic-a-palestinian-filmmaker-caught-between-two-worlds/): Mohamed Jabaly finds himself stateless in Norway when the Gaza border suddenly closes.
- [Premier League: Everton bought by Texas-based Friedkin Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/premier-league-everton-bought-by-texas-based-friedkin-group/): Everton become 10th Premier League club under American ownership after purchase by Texas-based Friedkin Group.
- [Palestinian man builds below-ground home for his family in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/palestinian-man-builds-below-ground-home-for-his-family-in-gaza/): Tayseer Obaid has been displaced nine times during the war on Gaza. He’s now made a below-ground home for his family.
- [Returning to Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/returning-to-syria/): What’s next for Syrian refugees after the fall of Bashar al-Assad?
- [Syrians are returning to face the challenge of rebuilding a life back home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/syrians-are-returning-to-face-the-challenge-of-rebuilding-a-life-back-home/): Forcibly displaced Syrians are returning after years in exile. For many, the places they called home are in ruins.
- [Christmas in Damascus is different this year, after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/christmas-in-damascus-is-different-this-year-after-al-assads-fall/): The ancient Old City comes alive with lights, music and joy, Syrians talk about their their hopes now al-Assad is gone.
- [Good News For Indians! US Announces New Rules For H-1B Visa Appointments From New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/good-news-for-indians-us-announces-new-rules-for-h-1b-visa-appointments-from-new-year/): The US embassy announced the new rules to streamline the visa application process, promising reduced wait times and a fair chance to everyone for a visa interview appointment
- [Video: Private jet crashes into homes in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/video-private-jet-crashes-into-homes-in-argentina/): Eyewitness video shows a private jet in flames after it crashed into homes in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.
- [North Koreans killed in Kursk as they enter Russia-Ukraine war in earnest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/north-koreans-killed-in-kursk-as-they-enter-russia-ukraine-war-in-earnest/): Ukraine targets Russia’s mercenaries saying ‘there is no reason for Koreans to fight and die for Putin.’
- [Lawmaker shot dead in parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/lawmaker-shot-dead-in-parliament-in-breakaway-georgian-region-of-abkhazia/): President’s press service said Vakhtang Golandzia was shot dead while another politician was hurt in the incident.
- [The Cyprus-Gaza maritime aid corridor was a harmful publicity stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/the-cyprus-gaza-maritime-aid-corridor-was-a-harmful-publicity-stunt/): The aid initiative did not help Palestinians and actively undermined the very concept of humanitarianism.
- [Global elites – wanted or not – have a lot in common](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/global-elites-wanted-or-not-have-a-lot-in-common/): Sure, al-Assads did live in ‘quiet luxury’ amid hungry masses, but so do enlightened leaders of ‘liberal democracies’.
- [Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/putin-plans-to-meet-bashar-al-assad-says-russia-not-defeated-in-syria/): Vladimir Putin says he has not met the deposed Syrian ruler since he fled Damascus for the Russian capital.
- [Turkey Denies Trump’s “unfriendly Syria Takeover” Claim, Blinken Reminds Hts of "Taliban Isolation"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/turkey-denies-trumps-unfriendly-syria-takeover-claim-blinken-reminds-hts-of-taliban-isolation/): Turkey rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that its involvement in Syria was an “unfriendly takeover.” Trump praised Turkey for its actions, but Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that it was not a takeover but rather the will of the Syrian people shaping the future. He stressed that Turkey’s focus is on cooperation, not […]
- [Israeli attacks pummel Gaza’s north as UN denounces lack of aid access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israeli-attacks-pummel-gazas-north-as-un-denounces-lack-of-aid-access/): Children are among the victims of Israeli strikes on Gaza’s besieged north and central areas, as aid is blocked.
- [India to play 2025 Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan: ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/india-to-play-2025-champions-trophy-on-neutral-ground-not-pakistan-icc/): The world cricketing body announces ICC events hosted in either country to be played at neutral venues until 2027.
- [Israeli School Damaged by Yemeni Missile Shrapnel, IDF Hits Sanaa Power Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israeli-school-damaged-by-yemeni-missile-shrapnel-idf-hits-sanaa-power-plant/): Sirens sound across central Israel on 19 December as the Israeli military intercepts a missile launched from Yemen. At 2:35 a.m. local time, sirens activate and footage from Tel Aviv shows the Iron Dome defence system intercepting the projectile followed by a loud explosion. The Israeli Air Force attributes the launch to Yemen’s Houthis who […]
- [The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/the-russian-tanker-disaster-and-an-oil-leak-in-kerch-strait-what-it-means/): During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far worse than usual.
- [Video: Israeli airstrikes target Yemen after Houthi missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/video-israeli-airstrikes-target-yemen-after-houthi-missile-attack/): Israeli missiles struck Yemen’s capital Sanaa and the port of Hodeidah, where video showed large fires burning.
- [I am stuck in a box like Schrodinger’s in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/i-am-stuck-in-a-box-like-schrodingers-in-gaza/): My existence has become identified by the superposition of the states of being simultaneously alive and dead.
- [Liam Lawson named as new Red Bull F1 driver alongside Verstappen for 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/liam-lawson-named-as-new-red-bull-f1-driver-alongside-verstappen-for-2025/): Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world championship team.
- ['I Don't Take Orders From Anyone': Italian PM Meloni Defends Friendship With Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/i-dont-take-orders-from-anyone-italian-pm-meloni-defends-friendship-with-elon-musk/): Italian PM Meloni defended her friendship with Elon Musk after their frequent meetings attracted attention, including rumours that they were dating.
- [French Man Found Guilty Of Inviting Strangers To Rape Drugged Wife, Handed 20-Year Jail Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/french-man-found-guilty-of-inviting-strangers-to-rape-drugged-wife-handed-20-year-jail-term/): Gisele Pelicot, 71, attracted global attention after it was revealed that she was drugged by her husband Dominique and raped by over 80 men over 10 years.
- [Dozens killed in two passenger bus crashes in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/dozens-killed-in-two-passenger-bus-crashes-in-afghanistan/): At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between Kabul and southern Kandahar city.
- [Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes ‘multiple’ deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/stampede-at-youth-festival-in-nigeria-causes-multiple-deaths/): Security forces arrest organisers of event, which was attended by about 5,000 people drawn by ‘exciting prizes’.
- [At least 20 men, including husband, found guilty in Pelicot rape trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/at-least-20-men-including-husband-found-guilty-in-pelicot-rape-trial/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [As Gaza war rages, Deutsche Welle insiders accuse outlet of pro-Israel bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/as-gaza-war-rages-deutsche-welle-insiders-accuse-outlet-of-pro-israel-bias/): Journalists at the German media network say newsroom leaders instil fear and dehumanise Palestinian suffering.
- [Yemen's Capital Under Attack, IDF Bombs Houthi Targets After Missile Is Fired At Central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/yemens-capital-under-attack-idf-bombs-houthi-targets-after-missile-is-fired-at-central-israel/): A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen’s capital Sanaa and a port city early on December 19. A Houthi-controlled TV outlet said that some of the strikes targeted power stations in the capital, as well as the Ras Isa oil terminal on the Red Sea. The Houthi-controlled Al-Masirah TV later reported that the strikes […]
- [Malaysians held in US’s Guantanamo Bay prison returned home after 18 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/malaysians-held-in-uss-guantanamo-bay-prison-returned-home-after-18-years/): Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a ‘glaring, longstanding stain’ on United States rights record.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1029/): Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Israel committing ‘acts of genocide’ by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israel-committing-acts-of-genocide-by-cutting-off-water-in-gaza-hrw-says/): Human Rights Watch says Israel is intentionally cutting off water supplies and destroying infrastructure in Gaza.
- [‘It’s chaos’: Aftermath of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/its-chaos-aftermath-of-cyclone-chido-in-mayotte/): Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, possibly causing thousands of deaths as residents struggle to find water and food.
- [Chaos At Chicago Airport As Travelers Hit Each Other With ‘Wet Floor’ Signs: Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/chaos-at-chicago-airport-as-travelers-hit-each-other-with-wet-floor-signs-video/): A video from Chicago Airport shows a chaotic brawl involving four men using wet-floor signs as weapons.
- [Justin Trudeau's Crisis Deepens As More Liberal MPs Call For His Resignation. What's His Next Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/justin-trudeaus-crisis-deepens-as-more-liberal-mps-call-for-his-resignation-whats-his-next-move-2/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s struggles continue to grow amid a growing number of calls for his resignation, including from members of his own Liberal Party. Around 15 Liberal MPs have now publicly called on Trudeau to step down and make way for someone else to lead the party.Two more Liberal MPs – Brendan Hanley […]
- [52 Killed In Afghanistan As Buses Collide With Fuel Tanker, Truck On Highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/52-killed-in-afghanistan-as-buses-collide-with-fuel-tanker-truck-on-highway/): A bus collided with a fuel tanker and another crashed into a truck on the highway connecting the capital Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar.
- [In Nigeria’s crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/in-nigerias-crude-capital-a-plan-to-win-the-war-against-oil-theft/): Through security measures, including gunboats, authorities in Rivers State hope to stop criminals and help production.
- [Justin Trudeau's Crisis Deepens As More Liberal MPs Call For His Resignation. What's His Next Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/justin-trudeaus-crisis-deepens-as-more-liberal-mps-call-for-his-resignation-whats-his-next-move/): Canadian PM Trudeau’s future in power is being increasingly tested amid a growing number of Liberal MPs calling on him to step down after deputy PM Chrystia Freeland’s resignation.
- [Tracking Diplomats Equal To Planning Terror Attack, Says Russia After SFJ Alleges Role In Nijjar Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/tracking-diplomats-equal-to-planning-terror-attack-says-russia-after-sfj-alleges-role-in-nijjar-killing/): The secessionist group had claimed that Russia facilitated the assassination of Nijjar by providing “signals intelligence” to Pavan Kumar Rai, the RAW head in Canada, who has since been expelled by the Justin Trudeau government
- [100 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting For Russia: South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/100-north-korean-soldiers-killed-fighting-for-russia-south-korea/): Western officials estimate that North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers to help Moscow as both countries boosted their military ties in the face of US-imposed sanctions.
- [Wisconsin School Shooter’s Dark Past: Natalie Rupnow Linked To Site Showing Gruesome Deaths, Beheadings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/wisconsin-school-shooters-dark-past-natalie-rupnow-linked-to-site-showing-gruesome-deaths-beheadings/): Natalie Rupnow opened fire at the Madison campus of the K-12 Abundant Life Christian School inside a classroom during study hall.
- [Has Serbia hacked activists’, journalists’ phones? Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/has-serbia-hacked-activists-journalists-phones-why/): Amnesty International claims Serbian activists’ phones hacked by police with spyware tools, raising privacy concerns.
- [U.S Fed's Hawkish Stance Sparks Global Equity Markets Sell-Off. Sensex Tanks 900 Points | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/u-s-feds-hawkish-stance-sparks-global-equity-markets-sell-off-sensex-tanks-900-points-news18/): | US Fed’s Hawkish Stance Sparks Global Equity Markets Sell-Off. Sense x drops 1000 pointsStock Market Update: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Thursday following weak global market trends after the US Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts next year.The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early […]
- [UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/un-security-council-told-of-north-korean-missiles-used-by-russia-in-ukraine/): Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Jokes Canada Becoming 51st US State 'A Great Idea'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/donald-trump-jokes-canada-becoming-51st-us-state-a-great-idea/): His suggestion raised eyebrows in Ottawa with some commenting that it was “not funny,” humiliating and a not-so-subtle threat on the part of the incoming US leader.
- ['Women Are Delicate Flowers, Not Housemaids': Khamenei Despite Shrinking Women's Rights In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/women-are-delicate-flowers-not-housemaids-khamenei-despite-shrinking-womens-rights-in-iran/): Khamenei’s remarks came amid escalating restrictions on women, including the country’s strict hijab rule that has sparked widespread protests.
- [‘Lost Faith’: Toronto Police Union Seeks Trudeau’s Resignation Amid Proposal To Change Criminal Code](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/lost-faith-toronto-police-union-seeks-trudeaus-resignation-amid-proposal-to-change-criminal-code/): Fresh calls for Trudeau’s resignation: The proposed changes include amendments to the criminal code to ensure repeat offenders are held accountable and stricter bail conditions for violent crimes
- [Russia Detains Uzbek Man In Chemical Weapons Chief's Killing, Says He Was Recruited By Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/russia-detains-uzbek-man-in-chemical-weapons-chiefs-killing-says-he-was-recruited-by-ukraine/): Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Army’s chemical weapons division, was killed with an explosive device hidden inside a scooter outside an apartment building in Moscow.
- [Israel launches air strikes on Yemen power plants, oil facility, port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israel-launches-air-strikes-on-yemen-power-plants-oil-facility-port/): Local media reports that Israel has attacked power plants, a port, and an oil facility in Yemen.
- [Amazon workers to strike in US during busy Christmas season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/amazon-workers-to-strike-in-us-during-busy-christmas-season/): Teamsters union says workers in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco to walk off the job over pay and conditions.
- [Two directors of Epic Games, Tencent resign amid antitrust investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/two-directors-of-epic-games-tencent-resign-amid-antitrust-investigation/): The US Department of Justice says it expressed concerns directors’ positions on two company boards violated Clayton Act.
- [Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 11, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/arson-at-karaoke-bar-in-vietnams-hanoi-kills-11-police-say/): Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security says suspected perpetrator confessed to starting blaze after dispute with staff.
- [Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/blinken-says-iran-had-bad-year-but-nuclear-negotiations-possible/): Top US diplomat says Iran should ‘focus on itself’ and stop getting involved in ‘misadventures throughout the region’.
- [US Imposes More Sanctions On Entities Contributing To Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/us-imposes-more-sanctions-on-entities-contributing-to-pakistans-ballistic-missile-programme/): The US slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency National Development Complex (NDC) for contributing to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme.
- [Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/historic-operation-returns-almost-1000-trafficked-animals-to-madagascar/): Inside an international operation to repatriate endangered lemurs and tortoises trafficked from Madagascar to Thailand.
- [Facing government shutdown, Trump and Republican allies scuttle budget bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/facing-government-shutdown-trump-and-republican-allies-scuttle-budget-bill/): Trump was one of several prominent Republicans in the incoming administration to denounce the bill on social media.
- [Turkish FM denies Trump claim of ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/turkish-fm-denies-trump-claim-of-unfriendly-takeover-by-turkiye-in-syria/): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan tells Al Jazeera the only ‘takeover’ in Syria was ‘the will of the Syrian people’.
- [US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/us-identifies-65-year-old-in-louisiana-as-first-severe-case-of-bird-flu/): Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.
- [As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/as-trump-2-0-looms-taiwans-chip-industry-braces-for-upheaval/): Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.
- [US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/us-fed-cuts-interest-rates-but-cautions-for-year-ahead/): Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk.
- [Turkish FM on post-Assad Syria: Strategy vs reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/turkish-fm-on-post-assad-syria-strategy-vs-reality/): Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses Ankara’s role, influence and challenges in fractured, post-Assad Syria.
- [US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s challenge to looming ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-tiktoks-challenge-to-looming-ban/): The top US court will hear arguments on January 10 on whether the law that would ban the platform violates free speech.
- [Real Madrid beat Pachuca to claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/real-madrid-beat-pachuca-to-claim-fifa-intercontinental-cup-in-qatar/): Europe’s most successful club overcome Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFA’s new look global club crown.
- [UK decries ‘gangster threat’ after Russia’s Medvedev warns journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/uk-decries-gangster-threat-after-russias-medvedev-warns-journalists/): Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, appeared to threaten senior staff at The Times newspaper.
- [Marble tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments auctioned for $5m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/marble-tablet-inscribed-with-the-ten-commandments-auctioned-for-5m/): The tablet sold by Sotheby’s is the oldest known inscription in stone of the ancient text in Paleo-Hebrew script.
- [At least 13 dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off India’s Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/at-least-13-dead-after-naval-vessel-hits-passenger-boat-off-indias-mumbai/): Search-and-rescue operations continuing after an Indian naval boat hit a passenger ferry with more 100 passengers.
- [Human remains found near Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/human-remains-found-near-sayyida-zeinab-shrine-in-damascus/): Syria’s White Helmets made a grim discovery in Damascus, uncovering 21 bodies and other remains
- [‘My first time shopping Damascus,’ Sarah in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/my-first-time-shopping-damascus-sarah-in-syria/): For Sarah Kassim and many other Syrians, the fall of the Assad regime means they can visit the capital.
- [An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/an-open-letter-from-mathematicians-against-the-genocide-in-gaza/): The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it.
- [Are Russian and Ukrainian tactics being shaped by return of Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/are-russian-and-ukrainian-tactics-being-shaped-by-return-of-donald-trump/): Russian general assassinated in Moscow in sophisticated Ukrainian operation.
- [A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/a-syrian-civil-defence-official-said-the-white-helmets-rescuers/): A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers discovered unidentified bodies and remains in a medicine warehouse in a Damascus suburb. The remains are believed to belong to more than 20 people, including children, as per TRT news. An AFP video journalist said the warehouse strewn with medicine boxes was located just around […]
- [Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/prime-minister-of-mauritius-reopens-talks-with-uk-over-chagos-islands-deal/): Mauritius’s prime minister says he issued ‘counterproposals’ to UK over Chagos Islands deal.
- [North Korean Leader Visits Late Father and Grandfather’s Tomb to Pay Tribute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/north-korean-leader-visits-late-father-and-grandfathers-tomb-to-pay-tribute/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday (December 17) visited a mausoleum for his father Kim Jong Il and grandfather Kim Il Sung, to pay tribute to his father, state media reported on Wednesday (December 18).Kim made the visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where his father and grandfather lie in state, […]
- [Kim's Army Facing Big Casualties in Kursk? Kyiv Says Russia “Burning Faces” of Dead North Korean Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/kims-army-facing-big-casualties-in-kursk-kyiv-says-russia-burning-faces-of-dead-north-korean-men/): Ukrainian President Zelensky released a video accusing Russian soldiers of burning the faces of dead North Korean troops. Zelensky claimed that North Korean troops faces were burnt to hide their identities before burial in Russia’s Kursk region. Zelensky claimed that after the first combat with Ukrainian forces, the Russian army “burnt the faces of North […]
- [Confusion Or Coverup: Mysterious Drones Over East Coast Lead To Calls For Military Intervention | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/confusion-or-coverup-mysterious-drones-over-east-coast-lead-to-calls-for-military-intervention-us/): In a month, mysterious drone sightings have spread from New Jersey to across the East Coast. This has put pressure on federal agencies to provide more information about the aircraft. Officials have urged calm and said there is no evidence suggesting that the sightings pose a security threat. But no one is any closer to […]
- [Russia says Uzbek man confesses to assassination of general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/russia-says-uzbek-man-confesses-to-assassination-of-general/): Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek suspect in the killing of Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov in a bombing in Moscow.
- [Mexico’s Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team but no replacement named](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/mexicos-sergio-perez-leaves-red-bull-f1-team-but-no-replacement-named/): Perez departs the team after a poor season in 2024 where he failed to help Red Bull win the Constructors’ championship.
- [Watch | North Koreans Get a New Western-style Beer Bar in Pyongyang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/watch-north-koreans-get-a-new-western-style-beer-bar-in-pyongyang/): North Korea’s capital Pyongyang has a new landmark beer restaurant in one of its new districts.It follows the traditions of Taedonggang Beer, North Korea’s main big brew. The beer bar and restaurant is in the new district, called Hwasong, east of the capital Pyongyang.It’s one of three new suburbs built in the past two years […]
- [Syria Mass Graves Expose Assad's "Machinery of Death", Regime “Buried 100,000 Bodies" Near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/syria-mass-graves-expose-assads-machinery-of-death-regime-buried-100000-bodies-near-damascus/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Palestinian freedom cannot rest on the oppression of others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/palestinian-freedom-cannot-rest-on-the-oppression-of-others/): Palestinians do not owe Bashar al-Assad anything. An oppressor cannot be a true ally of a liberation movement.
- [We must stand up to hijab bans in all sports in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/we-must-stand-up-to-hijab-bans-in-all-sports-in-france/): I know very well the pain of being denied the right to play sport because of a hijab ban. Such discrimination must stop.
- [‘Not guilty’ pleas entered for suspect over murders in UK’s Southport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/not-guilty-pleas-entered-for-suspect-over-murders-in-uks-southport/): Axel Rudakubana, 18, did not speak when asked at Liverpool Crown Court if he was guilty of killing three young girls.
- [US state of Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran after 27 year legal battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/us-state-of-indiana-executes-joseph-corcoran-after-27-year-legal-battle/): Joseph Corcoran had paranoid schizophrenia when he killed four people, including his brother, in 1997, his lawyers say.
- [‘Death was everywhere’: Syria’s chemical weapon victims share their trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/death-was-everywhere-syrias-chemical-weapon-victims-share-their-trauma/): Since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria’s chemical weapon victims have recounted their trauma without fear of reprisal.
- [Ten killed in an Israeli Airstrike Near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/ten-killed-in-an-israeli-airstrike-near-kamal-adwan-hospital-in-beit-lahiya/): Fire raged through the rubble in the early hours of Wednesday (December 18) after an Israeli strike hit a house near Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya.The strike, which hit a residential building just outside the hospital, stroke right before midnight leaving at least ten people dead, medics at the hospital said.Speaking on Tuesday […]
- [Russia Detains Uzbek Man Over Nuclear Chief's Murder, Blames West 'Accomplices', US Denies Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/russia-detains-uzbek-man-over-nuclear-chiefs-murder-blames-west-accomplices-us-denies-role/): Russia’s security service has detained a 29-year-old Uzbek man over the killing of Russia’s chemical weapons chief and his assistant in Moscow. Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, was killed on Dec.17 after a scooter with a remotely detonated explosive blew up outside a residential block, just 7 km from the Kremlin. “An Uzbek citizen, born in […]
- ['Canadians Want...': Trump Reprises '51st State' Joke, Mocks Trudeau Amid Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/canadians-want-trump-reprises-51st-state-joke-mocks-trudeau-amid-crisis/): This time, US President-elect Donald Trump claimed that it was Canadians who want Canada to become America’s 51st state
- [Liberia’s parliament catches fire for second time in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/liberias-parliament-catches-fire-for-second-time-in-a-week/): Liberia’s parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week.
- [This festive season, Gaza is starving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/this-festive-season-gaza-is-starving/): Winter has made life amid genocide all the more miserable for us.
- [What options does Trudeau have as Canadian PM faces calls to resign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/what-options-does-trudeau-have-as-canadian-pm-faces-calls-to-resign/): After top minister’s resignation this week, Justin Trudeau is under pressure to step down before a looming election.
- [Top France court upholds Nicolas Sarkozy’s corruption conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/top-france-court-upholds-nicolas-sarkozys-corruption-conviction/): Sarkozy’s lawyer says the former president plans to appeal the verdict to the European Court of Human Rights.
- [Mansarovar Yatra Resumption, Border Issues: What Doval Discussed With Chinese FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/mansarovar-yatra-resumption-border-issues-what-doval-discussed-with-chinese-fm/): As per Chinese foreign ministry, the two sides agreed to continue to strengthen cross-border exchanges and cooperation, and promote the resumption of Indian pilgrims’ pilgrimage to Tibet, China.
- [Iran key services shut as rial plunges amid energy crisis, regional tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/iran-key-services-shut-as-rial-plunges-amid-energy-crisis-regional-tension/): Iranians reel from worsening power cuts, fuel shortages, partial shutdowns and a falling purchasing power.
- [Netanyahu Tours Syrian Buffer Zone, Says IDF Will Remain on Mt Hermon Until…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/netanyahu-tours-syrian-buffer-zone-says-idf-will-remain-on-mt-hermon-until/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing Tuesday atop a strategic Syrian mountain inside the UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Golan Heights that Israel seized this month, the defence minister said.Netanyahu, Defence Minister Israel Katz and the heads of the armed forces and the domestic security agency visited “outposts at the summit of […]
- [MBS Okay With Bibi’s ‘Vague Palestine Vow’? Saudi, Israel ‘Reach Breakthrough’ In Normalisation Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/mbs-okay-with-bibis-vague-palestine-vow-saudi-israel-reach-breakthrough-in-normalisation-deal/): Israel and Saudi Arabia reportedly reached a breakthrough in normalization talks, potentially facilitating a hostage release deal and progress toward ending the Gaza war. According to Haaretz, the agreement includes Israel offering a vague commitment to a “path towards Palestinian statehood,” enabling Saudi Arabia to maintain its pledge to support Palestinians while normalizing ties. The […]
- [Marcus Rashford told Man United is ‘better with him’ by Ruben Amorim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/18/marcus-rashford-told-man-united-is-better-with-him-by-ruben-amorim/): Wantaway Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been told he has a future at the club by head coach Ruben Amorim.
- [What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/what-are-the-implications-of-israels-attacks-on-yemen/): Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.
- [Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/erdogan-urges-end-of-foreign-support-for-kurdish-fighters-in-syria/): Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria.
- [Several Injured In Germany After Car Drove Into Crowd At Christmas Market; Driver Arrested: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/several-injured-in-germany-after-car-drove-into-crowd-at-christmas-market-driver-arrested-police/): On 19 December 2016 in Berlin, an Islamist extremist attacker drove a truck into a crowd of Christmas market-goers, leaving 13 people dead.
- [US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-consumer-watchdog-sues-big-banks-over-widespread-fraud-on-zelle-app/): Customers of banks named in lawsuit lose more than $870m over seven years since Zelle was introduced, watchdog says.
- [Thousands of Syrians celebrate new government in Umayyad Square](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/thousands-of-syrians-celebrate-new-government-in-umayyad-square/): Thousands of Syrians, many newly returned to the country after the fall of Assad, celebrated in Umayyad Square.
- [Elon Musk backs Germany’s far-right AfD before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/elon-musk-backs-germanys-far-right-afd-before-elections/): Germans expected to vote on February 23 after centre-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapses.
- [How Canada’s Trudeau Govt Gave Asylum To Thousands Of Khalistani Militants | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/how-canadas-trudeau-govt-gave-asylum-to-thousands-of-khalistani-militants-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has evidence of how Khalistani elements have been given asylum in Canada since 2013 and the trend increased manifold after 2019, the year Trudeau saved his government by getting NDP’s Jagmeet Singh onboard
- [US Welcomes 'Positive Messages' From Jolani, Drops $10M Bounty; Erdogan Vows to ‘Crush IS, PKK'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-welcomes-positive-messages-from-jolani-drops-10m-bounty-erdogan-vows-to-crush-is-pkk/): US diplomats met with the Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) which led the Syrian rebel offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Barbara Leaf, the top US diplomat for the Middle East, said Washington was scrapping a a $10 million bounty on al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Meanwhile, the US military […]
- [US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-charges-irgc-officer-with-killing-of-american-citizen-in-iraq/): US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani.
- [Canada’s Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/canadas-trudeau-reshuffles-cabinet-amid-persistent-pressure-to-resign/): Shake-up comes as prime minister is mulling his future as Liberal Party leader after top minister’s resignation.
- [Russia targets Ukrainian capital with missile salvo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/russia-targets-ukrainian-capital-with-missile-salvo/): Russia reportedly used hypersonic missiles in a rush-hour attack on Kyiv.
- [UNRWA chief slams Sweden’s ‘disappointing’ decision to end funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/unrwa-chief-slams-swedens-disappointing-decision-to-end-funding/): Stockholm says decision comes in response to Israel’s plan to ban the UN agency starting in late January.
- [Israeli settlers defaced a mosque and set it on fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/israeli-settlers-defaced-a-mosque-and-set-it-on-fire/): Israeli settlers broke into the Bar al-Walidain mosque, defacing it with hateful slogans and setting it on fire.
- [Orban Fears Assassination Bid On Trump Ahead Of Jan.20 Inauguration, Musk Backs Germany's AfD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/orban-fears-assassination-bid-on-trump-ahead-of-jan-20-inauguration-musk-backs-germanys-afd/): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed concern for Donald Trump’s safety before the US presidential inauguration, urging caution and prayers. Orban, the first EU leader to endorse Trump, believes his leadership could end the Ukraine war, framing it as a US-Russia proxy conflict. He criticized George Soros’s influence in Europe, calling for patriots to reclaim […]
- [Canada's Justin Trudeau Reshuffles Cabinet, Adds 8 New MPs Amid Calls To Step Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/canadas-justin-trudeau-reshuffles-cabinet-adds-8-new-mps-amid-calls-to-step-down/): Canadian PM Trudeau is facing widespread unpopularity and calls to step down as his last ally NDP said it will vote to bring the Liberal government down.
- [Biden Cancels Nearly $4.3 Billion In Student Loan Debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/biden-cancels-nearly-4-3-billion-in-student-loan-debt/): The Biden administration on Friday canceled another $4.28 billion in student debt for nearly 55,000 public service workers, the U.S. Department of Education said in a statement.
- [Israel Tells Soldier To 'Flee' Sri Lanka Over War Crime Arrest, Netanyahu 'Skips' Auschwitz Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/israel-tells-soldier-to-flee-sri-lanka-over-war-crime-arrest-netanyahu-skips-auschwitz-ceremony/): The Rzeczpospolita newspaper said Netanyahu would be absent from the January 27 observances because of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has accused Israel’s leader of committing war crimes against Palestinian civilians. Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladysław Teofil Bartoszewski told the paper that Poland, as a signatory to the ICC, […]
- ['Trudeau Failed In Biggest Job': Jagmeet Singh-led NDP To Vote To Bring Canada Govt Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/trudeau-failed-in-biggest-job-jagmeet-singh-led-ndp-to-vote-to-bring-canada-govt-down/): Jagmeet Singh’s latest move may prove to be a death blow for Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party, as it had been relying on the NDP to survive future confidence votes.
- [Spain court sentences ex-IMF chief to more than four years over corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/spain-court-sentences-ex-imf-chief-to-more-than-four-years-over-corruption/): Rato found guilty of multiple offences including corruption and money laundering.
- [More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/more-than-700-killed-in-siege-of-sudans-el-fasher-un-says/): UN report finds at least 782 civilians killed since May ‘amid regular and intensive shelling’ of the North Darfur city.
- [Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/aston-villa-vs-man-city-epl-preview-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window.
- [ISIS Leader Abu Yusif Killed In Precision US Strike In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/isis-leader-abu-yusif-killed-in-precision-us-strike-in-syria/): The strike was conducted in an area formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russian forces.
- [IDF 'Seizes Syrian Army Base, Opens Fire On Protesters' As Turkey-Iran Slam Israeli 'Expansionism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/idf-seizes-syrian-army-base-opens-fire-on-protesters-as-turkey-iran-slam-israeli-expansionism/): Israeli forces established a military outpost at a former Syrian army base in Maariyah, southern Syria, on December 19, blocking farmers’ access. Located near the Golan Heights, the village lies outside the 1974 ceasefire buffer zone. The IDF stated its operations aim to secure Israel’s northern border. Israel’s capture of the 400-square-km zone has sparked […]
- [Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more oil and gas from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/trump-threatens-tariffs-if-eu-doesnt-buy-more-oil-and-gas-from-us/): EU spokesman says 27-nation bloc, which already buys most US oil and gas exports, open to talks with president-elect.
- [‘The only remaining colonialist country is Israel’: Gideon Levy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/the-only-remaining-colonialist-country-is-israel-gideon-levy/): What’s Netanyahu’s endgame in Syria? Marc Lamont Hill discusses it with author and columnist Gideon Levy.
- [What future for Syrian refugees after Bashar al-Assad’s fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/what-future-for-syrian-refugees-after-bashar-al-assads-fall/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to the director of Human Rights Watch’s Refugee and Migrant Rights Division, Bill Frelick.
- [Putin Attacks 'Ethnic Jew' Zelensky Over Ukraine Church Ban, 'He's Never Been Seen In A Synagogue'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/putin-attacks-ethnic-jew-zelensky-over-ukraine-church-ban-hes-never-been-seen-in-a-synagogue/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday used antisemitic rhetoric during his lengthy end-of-year press conference, accusing people including “ethnic Jews” of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church.During the press conference, Putin was asked about punitive measures some European countries have taken against the Russian Orthodox Church in the wake of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine […]
- ['Buy More Oil, Gas From US Or Face Tariffs': Trump's Stark Warning To Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/buy-more-oil-gas-from-us-or-face-tariffs-trumps-stark-warning-to-europe/): Trump has continued using the threat of tariffs as a negotiating tactic for countries that he feels are treating the US unfairly, including Canada.
- [Biden cancels another $4.2bn in US student loans before leaving office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/biden-cancels-another-4-2bn-in-us-student-loans-before-leaving-office/): Move brings total in student loan forgiveness during Joe Biden’s term as president to $180bn, Education Department says.
- [‘Be Mindful Of Public Comments’: India Lodges Protest Over Comments By Muhammad Yunus' Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/be-mindful-of-public-comments-india-lodges-protest-over-comments-by-muhammad-yunus-aide/): In a now-deleted Facebook post, Alam said India should recognise the uprising that forced the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
- [US Calls 'Ally' Pakistan's Missile Program 'Emerging Threat', Islamabad Slams 'Biased' Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-calls-ally-pakistans-missile-program-emerging-threat-islamabad-slams-biased-sanctions/): A senior White House official has termed Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile program an “emerging threat” to the US. The White House deputy National Security Adviser’s remarks underscored how far the once-close ties between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated since the 2021 fall of Afghanistan government. Jon Finer also raised questions about whether Pakistan has shifted […]
- [PM's Kuwait Visit: Hala Modi Mega Diaspora Event To Have 5,000 Attendees, Bilateral Ties To Get Big Boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/pms-kuwait-visit-hala-modi-mega-diaspora-event-to-have-5000-attendees-bilateral-ties-to-get-big-boost/): PM Modi will review with the leadership of Kuwait the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including areas such as politics, trade, investment, energy, culture, and people-to-people ties, and the steps that both sides need to take to further enhance them during the two-day visit from Saturday, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said
- [Southern Africa’s liberation movements have lost their political mojo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/southern-africas-liberation-movements-have-lost-their-political-mojo/): Support for former freedom fighters is dwindling across the region due to their inability to govern effectively.
- [‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/many-more-russian-war-criminals-on-our-list-ukraine-vows-more-attacks/): Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.
- [Man Spends Rs 55 Lakh On His To-Be Bride, Turns Out She Was Already Married](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/man-spends-rs-55-lakh-on-his-to-be-bride-turns-out-she-was-already-married/): The to-be bride, claiming it was a customary practice, asked the man for Rs 22 lakh as a “bride price,” a traditional custom in China.
- ["Non-Syrian Kurdish Fighters Would Leave if..." SDF Declares, Turkey Says “Won't Halt Military Op”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/non-syrian-kurdish-fighters-would-leave-if-sdf-declares-turkey-says-wont-halt-military-op/): The commander of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) appears to have extended an olive branch to Turkey. The SDF commander said that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters will leave if a complete ceasefire is agreed with Turkey in northern Syria. The withdrawal of non-Syrian Kurdish fighters is one of the major demands of neighbouring Turkey. Ankara deems […]
- [Fury out for revenge in boxing rematch against Usyk in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/fury-out-for-revenge-in-boxing-rematch-against-usyk-in-saudi-arabia/): Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with the Brit’s legacy at stake.
- [US officials on first diplomatic trip to Syria since al-Assad’s removal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-officials-on-first-diplomatic-trip-to-syria-since-al-assads-removal/): Team to hold talks with country’s new leaders, including HTS that Washington hadesignated as a terrorist organisation.
- [Who is Kyle Clifford, crossbow suspect accused of killing three UK women?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/who-is-kyle-clifford-crossbow-suspect-accused-of-killing-three-uk-women/): Clifford, who denies murdering the wife and daughters of a BBC presenter, has also been charged with raping one of them.
- [Israeli settlers set mosque on fire in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/israeli-settlers-set-mosque-on-fire-in-occupied-west-bank/): Governor of Salfit says the settlers had previously entered the village ‘under the protection of the Israeli army’.
- [India Renews 'No Proof' Charge Against Canada Over Nijjar's Murder, Forms Panel On US Inputs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/india-renews-no-proof-charge-against-canada-over-nijjars-murder-forms-panel-on-us-inputs/): MoS for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that formation of committee was part of ongoing security cooperation with the US.
- [Putin Offers Asylum To Zelensky, Russia Hits Ukrainian Facilities In Retaliation For ATACMS Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/putin-offers-asylum-to-zelensky-russia-hits-ukrainian-facilities-in-retaliation-for-atacms-attacks/): Russia launched a massive attack Thursday on Ukraine’s energy sector, forcing emergency power outages as temperatures dropped to freezing across the country. Ukraine’s energy grid has been heavily targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of “terror” tactics by trying to plunge Ukrainian cities into darkness and cut […]
- [1 Cup Coffee For 25,000 Pounds. Influencer Shows The Extent Of Inflation In Syria | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/1-cup-coffee-for-25000-pounds-influencer-shows-the-extent-of-inflation-in-syria-watch/): Elona Karafin, a popular travel content creator, captured a moment that showed the extreme economic challenges in Syria.
- ['Open New Chapter In Bilateral Ties': MEA On PM Modi's Visit To Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/open-new-chapter-in-bilateral-ties-mea-on-pm-modis-visit-to-kuwait/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Kuwait beginning Saturday will help in opening a new chapter in bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
- [Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/why-has-drc-filed-criminal-charges-against-apple-over-conflict-minerals/): Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.
- [At least eight migrants drown after boat collision off Greece’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/at-least-eight-migrants-drown-after-boat-collision-off-greeces-coast/): Authorities say at least eight people died after the driver lost control of the boat as he attempted to flee.
- [This winter, there are no blessings and no goodness in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/this-winter-there-are-no-blessings-and-no-goodness-in-gaza/): The rain and cold weather have devastated two million Palestinians who are already barely surviving.
- [Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/malaysia-to-resume-search-for-missing-malaysian-airlines-mh370/): Flight MH370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014.
- [Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/who-are-the-51-men-in-gisele-pelicot-rape-case-will-old-cases-be-reopened/): Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s.
- [Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Wants To Fix Relations With Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif: 'Top Priority'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-wants-to-fix-relations-with-pakistans-shehbaz-sharif-top-priority/): Muhammad Yunus said he was determined to revive the moribund eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- [Zelensky Blasts Putin’s Oreshnik Threats, 'High-Tech' Duel Proposal With West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/zelensky-blasts-putins-oreshnik-threats-high-tech-duel-proposal-with-west/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky questioned the sanity of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference at a European Council meeting on Thursday. Zelensky reacted to Putin’s offer to engage in a missile duel, suggesting the testing of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile on Ukraine’s air defences. “Do you think he is a sane […]
- ['President Musk' Makes His Presence Felt In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/president-musk-makes-his-presence-felt-in-washington/): Democrats have painted the tech billionaire as unstable and a megalomaniac, and hope calling him “President Musk” will needle Trump.
- [Netanyahu Says Strikes Against Houthis Helping "Entire World", Iran Slams "Flagrant Violation"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/netanyahu-says-strikes-against-houthis-helping-entire-world-iran-slams-flagrant-violation/): Israel’s PM Netanyahu has warned Iran-backed Houthis following the country’s air strikes on Yemen on December 19. Netanyahu warned the “last arm of Iran’s axis of evil”, saying the Houthis “will pay a heavy price” if they harm Israel. The warning came after Israel launched strikes against ports and energy infrastructure in Houthi-held parts of […]
- [Lab-Grown Mini Brains Not Only Survived In Space But Grew Healthier. Here's Why It's A Big Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/lab-grown-mini-brains-not-only-survived-in-space-but-grew-healthier-heres-why-its-a-big-deal/): The researchers found that the brain had matured rapidly during its time in space, and the rate of maturation was much faster than that of the organoids on Earth
- [Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/sri-lanka-navy-rescues-over-100-rohingya-adrift-in-the-indian-ocean/): The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port of Trincomalee.
- [A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/a-miracle-pakistani-survivor-of-a-deadly-mediterranean-sea-crossing/): A harrowing journey costing $7,000 and the lives of many of his compatriots was ‘not worth the risk’, Hassan Ali says.
- [Russian President Vladimir Putin Said 'ready To Compromise With Trump' | Russia Ukraine | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/russian-president-vladimir-putin-said-ready-to-compromise-with-trump-russia-ukraine-news18/): Russian President Vladimir Putin Said ‘ready To Compromise With Trump’ | Russia Ukraine | News18Russian President Vladimir Putin said he his ready to negotiate with US President-elect Donald Trump over the ongoing war in Ukraine n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Far-Right Influencer Nick Fuentes Claims Assassination Attempt At His Home: ‘God Have Mercy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/far-right-influencer-nick-fuentes-claims-assassination-attempt-at-his-home-god-have-mercy/): Nick Fuentes reflected on the incident in a series of X posts alleging that the armed individual “made an attempt on my life.”
- [Blasts reported as Ukraine says missile attack targets capital Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/blasts-reported-as-ukraine-says-missile-attack-targets-capital-kyiv/): Mayor says air defences are operating across the city after attack on Friday morning.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1030/): Here are the key developments on the 1,030th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [US Envoy Garcetti Pitches For 'Lower Tariffs' Amid Trump's High Taxes Threat To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-envoy-garcetti-pitches-for-lower-tariffs-amid-trumps-high-taxes-threat-to-india/): Donald Trump had vowed to impose reciprocal taxes on India if the country continued to levy high taxes on the American goods.
- ['Pakistan Developing Missiles Capable Of Striking Targets In US': White House Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/pakistan-developing-missiles-capable-of-striking-targets-in-us-white-house-official/): Deputy NSA Jon Finer’s surprise revelation underscored how far once-close ties between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated since 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- [US Govt Opposes Mumbai Terror Attacks Convict's Petition Against Extradition to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-govt-opposes-mumbai-terror-attacks-convicts-petition-against-extradition-to-india/): The US government has urged the Supreme Court to reject Tahawwur Rana’s plea against extradition to India, where he faces charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
- [Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/trump-backed-spending-bill-voted-down-as-us-government-shutdown-looms/): US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown.
- [UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/unitedhealth-ceo-murder-suspect-luigi-mangione-faces-court-in-new-york/): Mangione faces new federal charges in the US that carry the possibility of the death penalty.
- [Ukraine Claims Its "Real And Operational" Laser Can Down Russian Jets From Over 2km Away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/ukraine-claims-its-real-and-operational-laser-can-down-russian-jets-from-over-2km-away/): Ukraine has developed the Tryzub, a laser weapon modeled on a UK prototype, capable of downing jets over 2 km away. The system marks Ukraine’s entry into high-power laser technology, joining a global push for cost-effective directed-energy weapons. Militaries are increasingly adopting lasers to counter drones, missiles, and hypersonic threats. Meanwhile, Ukraine is advancing drone […]
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killing Suspect Luigi Mangione Faces New Federal Murder Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-suspect-luigi-mangione-faces-new-federal-murder-charge/): Luigi Mangione agreed to return to New York to face a state murder charge Thursday at a morning court appearance in Pennsylvania.
- [Putin Says Russia Ready To Compromise With Trump On Ukraine War, Has No Conditions For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/putin-says-russia-ready-to-compromise-with-trump-on-ukraine-war-has-no-conditions-for-talks/): Discussing the continued presence of Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, Putin said Kyiv’s troops would be forced out, but declined to say exactly when that would happen.
- [An Indian state used citizens’ data on political beliefs to deny benefits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/an-indian-state-used-citizens-data-on-political-beliefs-to-deny-benefits/): Andhra Pradesh’s governing party weaponised data to wrongfully deny welfare benefits to opposition-inclined voters.
- [US Court Removes Prosecutor Fani Willis From Georgia Election Case Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-court-removes-prosecutor-fani-willis-from-georgia-election-case-against-trump/): The case against Trump and others had already been largely stalled for months while the Georgia Court of Appeals considered the pretrial appeal.
- [Putin Lauds India's Growing Economy Days After Praising 'Make In India' Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/putin-lauds-indias-growing-economy-days-after-praising-make-in-india-initiative/): Russian President Vladimir Putin had lauded Prime Minister Modi’s ‘India-first’ policy and the ‘Make in India’ initiative while expressing Russia’s willingness to establish manufacturing operations in India.
- [US says it has 2,000 troops in Syria, not 900 as previously declared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/us-says-it-has-2000-troops-in-syria-not-900-as-previously-declared/): Pentagon says the additional forces have been in Syria for ‘a while’, before fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
- [Trump intervened to sink US debt ceiling bill. What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/trump-intervened-to-sink-us-debt-ceiling-bill-what-happens-next/): The president-elect’s late intervention to sink the bipartisan bill leaves lawmakers scrambling to reach an agreement.
- [Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 73](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/cyclone-chido-death-toll-in-mozambique-rises-to-73/): At least 66 of the deaths occurred in the northern Cabo Delgado province, national disaster centre says.
- [US imposes more sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis amid escalation with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/us-imposes-more-sanctions-on-yemens-houthis-amid-escalation-with-israel/): US penalties target Sanaa central bank governor, as Houthis say they are undeterred by US and Israeli attacks.
- [Israel escalates Gaza bombardment as ceasefire talks intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israel-escalates-gaza-bombardment-as-ceasefire-talks-intensify/): US and Arab mediators are working round-the-clock to hammer out a ceasefire deal as Israeli attacks continue.
- [Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/pakistan-slams-us-sanctions-on-ballistic-missile-programme/): Pakistan’s foreign ministry warns sanctions have ‘dangerous implications’ for the ‘strategic stability of the region’.
- [Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/why-is-apple-being-sued-by-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/): Tech giant accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.
- [In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/in-the-dark-how-rolling-blackouts-have-transformed-life-in-ecuador/): A historic drought has stymied Ecuador’s hydroelectric power system, leaving many without electricity for hours on end.
- [France’s largest rape trial ordeal ends with defendants found guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/frances-largest-rape-trial-ordeal-ends-with-defendants-found-guilty/): Gisele Pelicot, the victim at the centre of France’s largest ever rape trial, was cheered as she left court on Thursday.
- [Luigi Mangione arrives in NY to face murder, terrorism charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/luigi-mangione-arrives-in-ny-to-face-murder-terrorism-charges/): Luigi Mangione was returned to New York to face charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- [Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/zelenskyy-says-us-europe-must-work-together-to-secure-ukraine-peace/): Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States.
- [Syria’s interim gov’t pledges justice, jobs, and security in ‘new era’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/syrias-interim-govt-pledges-justice-jobs-and-security-in-new-era/): Speaking to Al Jazeera, Syria’s new interim gov’t spokesperson says plans to establish a fair justice system a priority.
- [Israeli attacks kill at least 32 Palestinians in 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-32-palestinians-in-24-hours/): Palestinians experienced a deadly 24 hours in Gaza, with at least 32 people killed by widespread Israeli attacks.
- [Fury vs Usyk 2: Boxing title bout pair dragged away from 11-minute face-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/fury-vs-usyk-2-boxing-title-bout-pair-dragged-away-from-11-minute-face-off/): Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute faceoff ahead of title fight.
- [Macron surveys cyclone devastation in Mayotte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/macron-surveys-cyclone-devastation-in-mayotte/): French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido left the island in ruins.
- ['Russia Not Defeated' Putin Says Achieved Goals in Syria, Israel 'Main beneficiary' Of Assad Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/russia-not-defeated-putin-says-achieved-goals-in-syria-israel-main-beneficiary-of-assad-ouster/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said the fall of ex-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not a “defeat” for Russia. Assad fled to Moscow earlier this month after a shock rebel advance ended half a century of rule by the Assad family. The Kremlin leader said he had yet to meet with Assad in Moscow, but planned […]
- [Palestinian Authority refuses to back down in fight with Jenin fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/palestinian-authority-refuses-to-back-down-in-fight-with-jenin-fighters/): Residents in the Jenin camp have lived with days of clashes between PA security forces and local fighters.
- [Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/georgia-court-disqualifies-prosecutor-fani-willis-from-trump-election-case/): The decision adds further uncertainty to the case, which alleges Trump and his allies tried to overturn the 2020 race.
- [CIA Chief In Qatar Amid Optimism for Gaza Deal, Netanyahu Fears "Far-Right May Sabotage" Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/cia-chief-in-qatar-amid-optimism-for-gaza-deal-netanyahu-fears-far-right-may-sabotage-agreement/): CIA Director William J. Burns is in Qatar to mediate Israel-Hamas negotiations, aiming for a Gaza ceasefire and hostages exchange. Talks suggest releasing 30 hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a potential 45-60 day truce. Mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and the US seeks progress, but disagreements remain over hostages, prisoners, and displaced Gazans’ return. Israeli PM […]
- [Why does Europe fear a quick end to the Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/why-does-europe-fear-a-quick-end-to-the-ukraine-war/): Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky argues that a Ukraine deal favoring Russia threatens other European countries.
- ["THAAD Is Poor Man's S-400" Putin Dares US To Intercept Hypersonic Oreshnik In Ukraine Missile Duel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/thaad-is-poor-mans-s-400-putin-dares-us-to-intercept-hypersonic-oreshnik-in-ukraine-missile-duel/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Brazil court orders Adele to delete song ‘copied’ from local musician](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/brazil-court-orders-adele-to-delete-song-copied-from-local-musician/): A plagiarism claim of the song “Million Years Ago” by British singer Adele has been made.
- [Premier League: Wolves hire Pereira from Saudi Pro League’s Al Shabab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/premier-league-wolves-hire-pereira-from-saudi-pro-leagues-al-shabab/): Vitor Pereira leaves Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to take immediate charge at the English Premier League strugglers.
- ['Need Something More Interesting Than Porn': Putin Calls For Alternatives To Adult Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/need-something-more-interesting-than-porn-putin-calls-for-alternatives-to-adult-content/): Putin emphasised on the need for alternatives to porn sites, saying there should be “something more interesting”.
- ['100 North Korean Troops Killed Fighting for Russia', US Fears Putin Close to Accepting Kim's Nukes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/100-north-korean-troops-killed-fighting-for-russia-us-fears-putin-close-to-accepting-kims-nukes/): A South Korean lawmaker has claimed that at least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed in the ongoing war. Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military, including to the Kursk border region.The South Korean lawmaker made the remarks after a briefing by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) […]
- [EU research money flows to Israel amid war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/eu-research-money-flows-to-israel-amid-war-on-gaza/): Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250 million in EU funding.
- [Is global trade transforming?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/is-global-trade-transforming/): Geopolitical tensions, climate change and technology are changing the way goods and services are moved across borders.
- [US Man Stabs Anderson Express President During Conference, Arrested After Short Chase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/us-man-stabs-anderson-express-president-during-conference-arrested-after-short-chase/): The man was hired earlier this month for accounting role and was considered by his colleague as having “a quiet demeanour”.
- [United Front Work Department: What Is China's 'Magic Weapon' Caught In Prince Andrew Spy Row?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/19/united-front-work-department-what-is-chinas-magic-weapon-caught-in-prince-andrew-spy-row/): The story of businessman Yang Tengbo, or alleged spy “H6”, has put into focus how Chinese espionage functions overseas, especially in a world grappling to thwart security threats from the Asian giant
- [Women to play major role in rebuilding Syria says head of women’s affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/women-to-play-major-role-in-rebuilding-syria-says-head-of-womens-affairs/): Syria’s new head of women’s affairs has told Al Jazeera that women will play a major role in rebuilding Syria.
- [Celebrating with Christian friends in Syrian church, Sarah in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/celebrating-with-christian-friends-in-syrian-church-sarah-in-syria/): For Sarah Kassim and many Syrians, al-Assad’s regime marked a period of sectarianism. Now Sarah freely visits the church
- [‘Historic achievement’: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/historic-achievement-vietnams-ho-chi-minh-citys-first-metro-line-opens/): Huge queues spilled out of the stations as the $1.7bn project officially opened after years of delays.
- ['This Is Cruelty, Not War': Pope Francis Condemns Israel's Strikes On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/this-is-cruelty-not-war-pope-francis-condemns-israels-strikes-on-gaza/): It comes a day after the 88-year-old Argentine lamented an Israeli airstrike that killed seven children from one family on Friday, according to Gaza’s rescue agency
- [Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/rebuilding-syria-requires-much-more-than-bricks-and-mortar/): The very social fabric that holds Syrian people together needs to be repaired.
- [The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/the-humble-south-african-shoe-that-hollywood-a-listers-british-royals-love/): After a funky makeover, the national shoe is being worn by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.
- [Israel accused of bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital ICU risking patients, medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/israel-accused-of-bombing-kamal-adwan-hospital-icu-risking-patients-medics/): The hospital’s director has called for international intervention to protect patients and Gaza’s health system.
- [Cannibalism in Britain? How early Bronze Age bones reveal a grim tale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/cannibalism-in-britain-how-early-bronze-age-bones-reveal-a-grim-tale/): Prehistoric remains from nearly 4,000 years ago point to a grisly period of cannibalism in the UK.
- [Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/dozens-dead-after-ferry-capsizes-in-dr-congo-official/): At least 38 dead and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River.
- [US Missile Hits Own Jet, Pilot Injured Over Red Sea After America Bombs ‘Houthi Targets’ In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/us-missile-hits-own-jet-pilot-injured-over-red-sea-after-america-bombs-houthi-targets-in-yemen/): In a shocking incident of friendly fire, a US Navy cruiser accidentally shot down a US fighter jet over the Red Sea. Both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. This occurred amidst heightened US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following attacks on Israel. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video: Israeli military attacks barely functioning North Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/video-israeli-military-attacks-barely-functioning-north-gaza-hospital/): Israeli forces have launched more attacks on the barely functioning Kamal Adwan Hospital in besieged North Gaza.
- [I am living my own Nakba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/i-am-living-my-own-nakba/): I have lost my home and I feel I may be losing my homeland, too.
- [Crowds mourn victims of deadly car-ramming attack at German Christmas marke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/crowds-mourn-victims-of-deadly-car-ramming-attack-at-german-christmas-marke/): A memorial service was held on Saturday for the victims of the deadly car-ramming attack in Magdeburg, Germany.
- [Germany Found Taleb A Posed ‘No Threat’ After Probing Christmas Market Attack Suspect Post-Saudi Tip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/germany-found-taleb-a-posed-no-threat-after-probing-christmas-market-attack-suspect-post-saudi-tip/): Authorities investigated a Saudi doctor with a history of anti-Islam rhetoric as the suspected driver in a car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg that killed five people and injured scores.The Friday evening attack on crowds gathered to celebrate the Christmas season could sharpen a fierce debate in Germany over […]
- [PM Modi Receives Kuwait's Highest Civilian Honour, His 20th International Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/pm-modi-receives-kuwaits-highest-civilian-honour-his-20th-international-award/): US Presidents Clinton and Bush and UK royal King Charles III are also recipients of the ‘The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer’.
- [4 Killed After Ambulance Helicopter Crashes Into Hospital In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/4-killed-after-ambulance-helicopter-crashes-into-hospital-in-turkey/): The helicopter was taking off from the Mugla Training and Research Hospital, carrying two pilots, a doctor and another medical worker.
- [Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/trump-threatens-to-take-back-control-of-panama-canal-over-ridiculous-fees/): Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.
- [US Military Airstrikes Hit ‘Houthi Targets’ in Sanaa Amid Escalating Tensions | Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/us-military-airstrikes-hit-houthi-targets-in-sanaa-amid-escalating-tensions-yemen/): The U.S. military said it conducted precision airstrikes on December 21 against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.In a statement, the U.S. military’s Central Command said the strikes aimed to “disrupt and degrade Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels […]
- [Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/famous-sports-stars-who-died-in-2024-beckenbauer-oj-west-mays-kiptum/): A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024.
- [At least 38 People Killed As Bus And Truck Collide In Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/at-least-38-people-killed-as-bus-and-truck-collide-in-brazil/): A packed bus collided with a truck and burst into flames early on December 21 in Brazil, killing more than 30 people, the fire department said.After removing all of the victims from a major highway near the town of Teofilo Otoni in Minas Gerais, the state’s fire department reported that of the 45 people on […]
- [‘Suicidal Empathy’: Elon Musk Reacts To Reports On Germany Refusing To Extradite Saudi Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/suicidal-empathy-elon-musk-reacts-to-reports-on-germany-refusing-to-extradite-saudi-suspect/): Musk, on Friday, called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to resign in response to a deadly attack at a German Christmas market
- ['Special Welcome': PM Modi Receives 'Guard Of Honour' Ahead Of Talks With Top Kuwaiti Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/special-welcome-pm-modi-receives-guard-of-honour-ahead-of-talks-with-top-kuwaiti-leaders/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was accorded a Ceremonial Welcome and Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace in Kuwait.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,032](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1032/): Here are the key developments on the 1,032nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘India, Kuwait Share Multifaceted Ties Rooted In History’: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/india-kuwait-share-multifaceted-ties-rooted-in-history-pm-modi/): Modi, who became the first Indian PM to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years, said the two nations are poised to transform their traditional buyer-seller ties into a strategic partnership
- [‘India Has Cheapest Mobile Data': PM Modi To Indian Workers In Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/india-has-cheapest-mobile-data-pm-modi-to-indian-workers-in-kuwait/): PM Modi in Kuwait: He also said video calling is very cheap in India and people can stay connected with their family members
- [PM Modi Attends Opening Ceremony Of Gulf Cup, Meets Kuwait Emir | PM Modi In Kuwait | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/pm-modi-attends-opening-ceremony-of-gulf-cup-meets-kuwait-emir-pm-modi-in-kuwait-news18/): | PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Gulf Cup, meets Kuwait Emir n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Navy Pilots Eject Safely After Fighter Jet Shot Down In Apparent 'Friendly Fire' Over Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/us-navy-pilots-eject-safely-after-fighter-jet-shot-down-in-apparent-friendly-fire-over-red-sea/): Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S military said.
- [Three Killed in “Turkish Drone Strike” in Syria, Former Assad Forces Surrender Weapons to Rebel HTS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/three-killed-in-turkish-drone-strike-in-syria-former-assad-forces-surrender-weapons-to-rebel-hts/): Syria’s new rulers appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister after Assad’s ouster, aiming to build international relations. US diplomats met Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, discussing political transition. Former Assad army members surrendered weapons to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seeking reconciliation. Turkey and Germany supported disarming Kurdish militias and integrating them into Syria’s security. The […]
- [38 People Dead, 13 Injured In Crash Between Passenger Bus, Truck in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/38-people-dead-13-injured-in-crash-between-passenger-bus-truck-in-brazil/): The bus had reportedly departed from Sao Paulo and was carrying 45 passengers.
- [Former Assad Forces Surrender Weapons to HTS Fighters in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/former-assad-forces-surrender-weapons-to-hts-fighters-in-damascus/): Members of former deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s army and security forces queued outside a building in Damascus on Saturday (December 21) to hand over their weapons and begin settlement procedures under the supervision of members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now the de facto ruling authority.The men and women also returned state-issued valuables, and […]
- [PM Modi Attends Arabian Gulf Cup Opening Ceremony, Meets Kuwait Emir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/pm-modi-attends-arabian-gulf-cup-opening-ceremony-meets-kuwait-emir/): Kuwait is hosting the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup with participation from eight countries, including GCC nations, Iraq, and Yemen
- [US Carries Out ‘Precise’ Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Houthis In Yemen’s Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/us-carries-out-precise-airstrikes-against-iran-backed-houthis-in-yemens-capital/): The US military also said that it attacked multiple Houthi one-way drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea.
- [German Christmas Market Attack Suspect Held Anti-Islam Views: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/german-christmas-market-attack-suspect-held-anti-islam-views-report/): The Saudi suspect in Germany’s deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views.
- [Usyk defeats Fury in unanimous points decision to retain heavyweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/usyk-defeats-fury-in-unanimous-points-decision-to-retain-heavyweight-title/): Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia to retain his undisputed heavyweight boxing crown.
- [‘An ethical crisis of its own making’: Democrats blast Supreme Court ethics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/an-ethical-crisis-of-its-own-making-democrats-blast-supreme-court-ethics/): In a new report, Democrats on US Senate Judiciary Committee call out alleged ethical lapses among high court justices.
- [US says it conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/us-says-it-conducted-strikes-against-houthi-targets-in-yemens-capital/): US strikes on Sanaa come amid recent series of attacks between the Yemeni rebel group and the Israeli military.
- [Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/syrian-authorities-appoint-hts-figures-as-foreign-defence-ministers/): Asaad Hassan al-Shibani appointed foreign minister, and Murhaf Abu Qasra named defence minister.
- [Germans mourn five people killed, 200 injured in Christmas market attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/germans-mourn-five-people-killed-200-injured-in-christmas-market-attack/): A memorial service takes place in the cathedral of Magdeburg, a city shaken by the deadly incident.
- [Is the US willing to take action against foreign powers fuelling Sudan war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/is-the-us-willing-to-take-action-against-foreign-powers-fuelling-sudan-war/): President Joe Biden hopes to negotiate a ceasefire before leaving office in January.
- [‘No concern for Palestinian suffering’: Ex-official slams US’s Gaza policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/no-concern-for-palestinian-suffering-ex-official-slams-uss-gaza-policy/): Former State Department official Mike Casey says the US government is pursuing Israel’s interests over its own.
- [At least 13 people killed in Nigeria stampedes at charity events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/at-least-13-people-killed-in-nigeria-stampedes-at-charity-events/): At least 10 killed in the capital, Abuja, and three killed in the town of Okija during charity distributions.
- [Albania bans TikTok for one year after school stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/albania-bans-tiktok-for-one-year-after-school-stabbing/): The decision comes after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a classmate following a social media fight.
- ['Trade, Commerce Important Pillars Of India-Kuwait Bilateral Ties': PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/trade-commerce-important-pillars-of-india-kuwait-bilateral-ties-pm-modi/): PM Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, and received a resounding welcome from the Indian community in the Gulf country.
- [Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/biden-signs-funding-bill-into-law-averting-us-government-shutdown/): President hails the passage of the legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire.
- [India Condemns 'Horrific' Attack At Christmas Market In Germany That Killed 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/india-condemns-horrific-attack-at-christmas-market-in-germany-that-killed-5/): A Saudi doctor rammed his vehicle into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing five people, including a young child.
- [At least 32 people killed as bus and truck collide in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/at-least-32-people-killed-as-bus-and-truck-collide-in-brazil/): Passenger bus collides with truck near town of Lajinha in southeastern state of Minas Gerais, fire officials say.
- [PM Modi Visits Labour Camp In Kuwait: A Look At His Past Interactions With Indian Workers Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/pm-modi-visits-labour-camp-in-kuwait-a-look-at-his-past-interactions-with-indian-workers-abroad/): PM Modi visited the Gulf Spic labour camp in the Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait during his two-day visit, 90% of which is inhabited by Indian workers.
- ["Mass Drone Attack" on Russia's Kazan Forces Airport Closure, Ukraine Retrieves Bodies Of 503 Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/mass-drone-attack-on-russias-kazan-forces-airport-closure-ukraine-retrieves-bodies-of-503-troops/): Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack on Kazan, striking residential buildings on December 21. Eight drones targeted multi-story structures, with six causing direct damage. Russian air defenses destroyed or neutralized several drones, while flights at nearby airports were temporarily halted. Tatarstan’s leader condemned the attack on civilians. Meanwhile, Ukraine intensified its military operations, using advanced […]
- [Russia’s Kazan Hit By ‘Ukrainian Drones’, Residential Buildings Damaged, Airport Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/russias-kazan-hit-by-ukrainian-drones-residential-buildings-damaged-airport-closed/): Eyewitness footage showed a moment of purported Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday (December 21) .Reuters was able to confirm the location from building characteristics, position of nearby buildings and trees that matched with file and satellite imagery of the area. Date was verified by Russian state […]
- [Syria and the stakes for regional powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/syria-and-the-stakes-for-regional-powers/): The fall of al-Assad has set off a new phase of jigsaw puzzling in the region.
- [‘Either Assad Will Fall Or…’ US ‘Trained, Funded’ Anti-IS Fighters Who Powered HTS’ Syria Rebellion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/either-assad-will-fall-or-us-trained-funded-anti-is-fighters-who-powered-hts-syria-rebellion/): In the first indication that Washington had prior knowledge of the offensive, the group known as Revolutionary Commando Army (RCA) revealed it had been told to scale-up its forces and “be ready” for an attack that could lead to the end of the Assad government, the Telegraph reported. The RCA fighters, trained by Britain and […]
- [US Drones News | What We Know About Mysterious Drone Sightings | US Drones Sighting | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/us-drones-news-what-we-know-about-mysterious-drone-sightings-us-drones-sighting-news18/): Mysterious flying objects overhead. Concern and confusion. And calls for military intervention.This isn’t the plot of “War of the Worlds,” but rather the result of numerous possible drone sightings in recent weeks. The flying objects have been spotted over residential neighborhoods, restricted sites and critical infrastructure. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India-China News | NSA Doval Meets Chinese FM | Will India-China Peace Last Long? | #world360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/india-china-news-nsa-doval-meets-chinese-fm-will-india-china-peace-last-long-world360/): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on December 18 for the 23rd round of the Special Representatives’ talks, which are being held after a gap of five years. The meet is a crucial step in navigating a relationship that has been on thin ice for far […]
- [PM's Kuwait Visit: 'Hala Modi' Mega Diaspora Event | PM Modi Interacts With Indian Labours At Camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/pms-kuwait-visit-hala-modi-mega-diaspora-event-pm-modi-interacts-with-indian-labours-at-camp/): With a touching encounter at a labor camp in the Mina Abdullah region, which houses about 1,500 Indian laborers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic trip to Kuwait. PM Modi spoke with people from different Indian states, listening to their stories and making sure they were safe, demonstrating his dedication to the welfare of […]
- [Justin Trudeau's Biggest Acid Text | Will Trudeau Resign? | Why Is her Under Pressure? | #world360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/justin-trudeaus-biggest-acid-text-will-trudeau-resign-why-is-her-under-pressure-world360/): At the Liberal Party’s annual holiday gathering, Trudeau put on his party face, despite being blindsided the day before by the snap resignation of one of his most trusted allies, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, just hours before she was due to deliver an economic statement in Parliament.But even as some members of his own party […]
- ['India Will Be World's Growth Engine': PM Addresses 'Hala Modi' Event In Kuwait | Top Quotes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/india-will-be-worlds-growth-engine-pm-addresses-hala-modi-event-in-kuwait-top-quotes/): PM Modi, the first Indian leader to visit Kuwait in 43 years, sought to highlight India’s achievements in several fields like space and startup ecosystem during the ‘Hala Modi’ event.
- [Eight sentenced in France in connection with murder of teacher Samuel Paty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/eight-sentenced-in-france-in-connection-with-murder-of-teacher-samuel-paty/): Teacher was stabbed and beheaded outside his school in Paris in 2020 after an online hate campaign.
- [How Israeli Pilots Dropped "80 Bombs on Five Targets" in Yemen, Struck Sanaa "2000 Km Away"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/how-israeli-pilots-dropped-80-bombs-on-five-targets-in-yemen-struck-sanaa-2000-km-away/): On December 19, Israeli pilots successfully executed an airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen, marking Israel’s first direct attack on Sanaa. The operation, involving 14 fighter jets and 60 munitions, aimed at Houthi ports in response to their ongoing attacks. Pilots faced significant challenges, including mid-flight fuel tank malfunctions and anti-aircraft fire. Despite these hurdles, […]
- [The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/the-iran-led-axis-of-resistance-in-the-aftermath-of-syrias-upheaval/): Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.
- [JD Vance Slams 'Misleading' Headlines On German Car Attack Involving Saudi Man: ‘Who Was Driving?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/jd-vance-slams-misleading-headlines-on-german-car-attack-involving-saudi-man-who-was-driving/): Germany Car Attack: JD Vance wrote on X, “Our prayers go to the people affected by this terrible attack on a Christmas market in Germany. What a ghastly attack so close to Christmas.”
- [Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/governments-and-banks-once-mocked-bitcoin-now-they-want-in-on-it/): After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher.
- [Trump and the return of the National ‘Emergy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/trump-and-the-return-of-the-national-emergy/): A new war on migrants, aimed at distracting from actual problems, is about to begin in America.
- [Ramayana, Mahabharata In Arabic: PM Modi Meets Translator & Publisher, Signs Epics In Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/ramayana-mahabharata-in-arabic-pm-modi-meets-translator-publisher-signs-epics-in-kuwait/): PM Modi landed in Kuwait on a historic two-day visit where he will hold several key meetings, including an address to the Indian diaspora.
- [King Charles Jokes About His Health In Chat With India-Origin Man Amid Cancer Treatment: ‘I’m Still Alive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/king-charles-jokes-about-his-health-in-chat-with-india-origin-man-amid-cancer-treatment-im-still-alive/): King Charles resumed public duties in April after his cancer diagnosis and gradually increased his engagements in the year.
- [What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/what-are-non-crime-hate-incidents-which-have-become-so-hated-in-the-uk/): Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found.
- [Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, Russia takes Donetsk town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/ukrainian-drones-strike-deep-into-russia-russia-takes-donetsk-town/): Residential buildings have been hit in the Russian city of Kazan, causing no casualties.
- [Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/pakistan-jails-25-imran-khan-supporters-over-attacks-on-military-sites/): Military court convicts civilians involved in 2023 unrest, with rights groups slamming ruling as ‘intimidation tactic’.
- [‘You Won Hearts’: Woman Thanks PM Modi For Meeting Her 101-Year-Old Grandpa In Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/you-won-hearts-woman-thanks-pm-modi-for-meeting-her-101-year-old-grandpa-in-kuwait/): PM Narendra Modi embarked on two-day historic visit to Kuwait, first by an Indian PM in 43 years. He made the day of an X user who requested him to meet her grandfather upon arrival.
- [‘Crater The Size of…’: Houthi Missile Hits Tel Aviv, Injures 16, Israel’s Interception Bid ‘Fails’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/crater-the-size-of-houthi-missile-hits-tel-aviv-injures-16-israels-interception-bid-fails/): Israel’s military said Saturday it had failed to intercept a “projectile” launched from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv, with the national medical service saying 16 people were lightly wounded.Yemen’s Iranian-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile attacks against Israel since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago, most of which have […]
- [US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/us-state-dept-gives-nod-to-5bn-in-potential-arms-sales-for-egypt/): Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches,
- [Who’s Taleb? Saudi Doc ‘Who Drove His BMW’ Into Germany Christmas Market, Killing 2, Injuring Dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/whos-taleb-saudi-doc-who-drove-his-bmw-into-germany-christmas-market-killing-2-injuring-dozens/): A driver rammed a car into a large crowd of revellers at a Christmas market in central Germany on Friday evening, killing at least two people and injuring more than 60 before he was arrested, authorities said.One of the dead was a young child, said Reiner Haseloff, premier of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The incident […]
- [Don’t switch off – the world’s children have never needed you more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/dont-switch-off-the-worlds-children-have-never-needed-you-more/): We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.  
- [The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/the-desperate-last-stand-to-save-a-forest-from-tesla/): In the German forest of Grunheide, hundreds of protesters occupied the trees to protest Tesla’s expansion plans.
- [Kazan Attack: Massive Fire Erupts As 8 Drones Fly Into Buildings In Russian City, Chilling Videos Surface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/kazan-attack-massive-fire-erupts-as-8-drones-fly-into-buildings-in-russian-city-chilling-videos-surface/): Kazan Drone Attack: Following the attack, authorities in Kazan launched emergency response efforts and residents were evacuated from the affected buildings.
- [Yemen’s Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/yemens-houthis-hit-tel-aviv-israel-with-missile/): Latest tit-for-tat attack follows Israeli air strikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah, which killed nine people earlier this week.
- [Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/israel-kills-7-children-from-one-family-in-air-strike-on-gaza/): UNRWA says Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ as Israel continues its bombing campaign amid worsening living conditions.
- [Ukraine Launches Drone Attack On Residential Buildings In Kazan, Causing Fire | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/ukraine-launches-drone-attack-on-residential-buildings-in-kazan-causing-fire-english-news/): An operational headquarters has been established in the area following the attack by Ukrainian drones on three residential buildings in the capital of Tatarstan, APA reports citing TASS.Immediately after the incident, the evacuation of residents from the affected residential complex began. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Pegasus Maker As US Judge Finds NSO Guilty In Spyware Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/whatsapp-wins-lawsuit-against-pegasus-maker-as-us-judge-finds-nso-guilty-in-spyware-case/): WhatsApp had filed a lawsuit in the US against NSO Group which makes Pegasus spyware. The US judge ruled in favour of WhatsApp.
- [US Tariff Threat, Recession Worry Add To Trudeau’s Woes As Approval Ratings Tank To All-Time Low | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/us-tariff-threat-recession-worry-add-to-trudeaus-woes-as-approval-ratings-tank-to-all-time-low-exclusive/): Sources have told CNN-News18 that the Canadian PM is under pressure on the economy front as the US tariff threat is likely to push Canada into recession
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1031/): Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/could-mosquitoes-deliver-vaccines-against-malaria/): Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.
- ['High Attendance Despite Holidays Shows Recognition Of Meditation': Sri Sri Ravi Shankar At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/high-attendance-despite-holidays-shows-recognition-of-meditation-sri-sri-ravi-shankar-at-un/): The United Nations is hosting the inaugural World Meditation Day event, following the unanimous adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution designating December 21 as World Meditation Day.
- [PM In Kuwait | PM Narendra Modi Embarks on Two-Day Kuwait Visit: Key Highlights | Watch | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/pm-in-kuwait-pm-narendra-modi-embarks-on-two-day-kuwait-visit-key-highlights-watch-news18/): | PM Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to “Today, I am embarking on a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah…” PM Modi begins his 2-day visit to Kuwait, accepting the invitation of HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Stay tuned for updates on this […]
- [Donald Trump, Wife Melania's Kiss At Baseball Game Goes Viral, Internet Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/donald-trump-wife-melanias-kiss-at-baseball-game-goes-viral-internet-reacts/): The undated photo showed Donald Trump sharing a kiss with his wife Melania Trump during a baseball match.
- [‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/trapped-inside-the-children-suffocating-in-the-smog-of-lahore/): Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.
- [Flesh-Eating Squirrels Spotted Hunting Animals In The Wild In A ‘Shocking’ First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/flesh-eating-squirrels-spotted-hunting-animals-in-the-wild-in-a-shocking-first/): New research published in the Journal of Ethology documented California ground squirrels of all ages and genders hunting and eating voles.
- [8 Idols Vandalised In Bangladesh Amid Increasing Cases Of Attacks On Hindu Temples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/8-idols-vandalised-in-bangladesh-amid-increasing-cases-of-attacks-on-hindu-temples/): The relations between India and Bangladesh deteriorated further in recent weeks over continued attacks on Hindus.
- ['Head Down, Put Hands Behind': How German Cops Arrested Christmas Market Car Attack Suspect | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/head-down-put-hands-behind-how-german-cops-arrested-christmas-market-car-attack-suspect-video/): German Christmas Market Car Attack: A video recorded by a bystander captured the suspect’s arrest on a walkway in the middle of the road.
- [‘Incompetent Fool’: Elon Musk Asks German Chancellor To Quit Over Christmas Market Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/incompetent-fool-elon-musk-asks-german-chancellor-to-quit-over-christmas-market-attack/): Elon Musk asked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to resign, describing him as an “incompetent fool” after the deadly attack in Christmas market that killed two and left dozens injured.
- ['Opportunity To Plan Future Ties': PM Modi Emplanes For Two-Day Historic Visit To Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/opportunity-to-plan-future-ties-pm-modi-emplanes-for-two-day-historic-visit-to-kuwait/): PM Modi on Saturday morning departed for a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Kuwait.
- [Who Is Taleb? The 50-Year-Old Saudi Doctor Behind Car Attack In Germany's Christmas Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/who-is-taleb-the-50-year-old-saudi-doctor-behind-car-attack-in-germanys-christmas-market/): Germany Attack: Two people were killed while 60 others were injured as a car rammed into crowd at Christmas market. Authorities called it a deliberate attack and arrested Saudi national.
- [Canada: PM Trudeau Looks Set To Lose After Key Ally NDP Vows To Topple Him | Canada News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/canada-pm-trudeau-looks-set-to-lose-after-key-ally-ndp-vows-to-topple-him-canada-news-news18/): Canada: PM Trudeau Looks Set To Lose After Key Ally NDP Vows To Topple Him | Canada News | News18 | : Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally NDP vows to topple him n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Video Shows Horrific Moment When Car Crashed Into Crowd At Christmas Market In Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/video-shows-horrific-moment-when-car-crashed-into-crowd-at-christmas-market-in-germany/): German Christmas Market Car Attack Footage: The incident, which has been called a deliberate “attack” by the local authorities, occurred at 7:04 PM near the Town Hall.
- [US House Passes Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Sends To Senate Hours Before Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/us-house-passes-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown-sends-to-senate-hours-before-deadline/): The Senate has to act on the bill before midnight, or else the federal agencies will start shutting down.
- [Assassination Threat To Elon Musk? Netizens Call Out Cryptic Viral Post Against X CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/assassination-threat-to-elon-musk-netizens-call-out-cryptic-viral-post-against-x-ceo/): A recent post on social media platform X suggesting an assassination attempt on Elon Musk has gone viral, triggering controversy online.
- [Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/21/last-minute-budget-bill-to-prevent-us-government-shutdown-prevails-in-house/): The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.
- [Two dead as car slams into Christmas market crowd in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/two-dead-as-car-slams-into-christmas-market-crowd-in-germany/): The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.
- [Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/starbucks-workers-union-goes-on-strike-in-us-cities/): Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.
- [US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/us-congress-debates-last-minute-spending-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown/): Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.
- [Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/20/israeli-forces-fire-at-syrian-protesters-in-deraa-wounding-one/): Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.
- [China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/china-claims-cooperation-in-baltic-sea-cable-probe-sweden-says-otherwise/): Sweden’s foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutors to probe Chinese ship linked to two severed cables.
- [Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/why-is-trump-threatening-to-take-over-the-panama-canal/): The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with the US in 1977.
- [Yemen facing ‘highest burden’ of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/yemen-facing-highest-burden-of-global-cholera-outbreak-who-warns/): Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera burden and 18 percent of mortality.
- [Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/venezuela-says-it-has-released-another-177-imprisoned-election-protesters/): About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.
- [‘We’re Not For Sale’: Greenland Leader’s Frosty Response To Trump Over Ownership Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/were-not-for-sale-greenland-leaders-frosty-response-to-trump-over-ownership-bid/): Greenland PM Mute Egede said that people of Greenland must not lose their struggle for freedom.
- [Sweden Accuses China Of Blocking Probe Into Baltic Sea Cable Damage, Beijing Denies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/sweden-accuses-china-of-blocking-probe-into-baltic-sea-cable-damage-beijing-denies/): Beijing insists it cooperated in the probe but Sweden sought more access to the implicated vessel.
- [Meet The Indian-Americans Appointed To Key Roles In Trump 2.0 | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/meet-the-indian-americans-appointed-to-key-roles-in-trump-2-0-gfx/): Here are the Indian-Americans appointed to key positions by US President-elect Donald Trump in his second term.
- [Bangladesh Launches $5 Billion Corruption Probe Into Sheikh Hasina, Kin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/bangladesh-launches-5-billion-corruption-probe-into-sheikh-hasina-kin/): Bangladesh anti-corruption mission said it is probing embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant.
- [Growing Number Of MPs From Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Own Party Want Him To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/growing-number-of-mps-from-canadian-pm-justin-trudeaus-own-party-want-him-to-resign/): Trudeau loyalists say that a large number of Liberal caucus members now want him to resign.
- [Former Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Accused Of 'Regularly' Paying Women, Teen For Sex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/former-trump-ag-pick-matt-gaetz-accused-of-regularly-paying-women-teen-for-sex/): Matt Gaetz is accused of violating multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office.
- [Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/biden-commutes-most-federal-death-sentences-before-trump-term/): White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead.
- [Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/bangladesh-tells-india-it-wants-ex-pm-hasina-back-for-judicial-process/): Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her rule.
- [What is pickleball and why is it popular in India’s urban hubs like Mumbai?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/what-is-pickleball-and-why-is-it-popular-in-indias-urban-hubs-like-mumbai/): Pickleball, invented in the US, has become a popular community sport in India’s built-up metropolitan spaces.
- [Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to ‘terrorism’ in US healthcare CEO murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/luigi-mangione-pleads-not-guilty-to-terrorism-in-us-healthcare-ceo-murder/): Mangione faces three state murder charges, including murder as an ‘act of terrorism’, and separate federal charges.
- [Mozambique’s controversial election result upheld: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/mozambiques-controversial-election-result-upheld-what-to-know/): Country’s top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party’s win, raising fears as opposition promises more protests.
- [Bangladeshi Traders Forced To Import From Pakistan As Second Container Ship Docks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/bangladeshi-traders-forced-to-import-from-pakistan-as-second-container-ship-docks-report/): Another container ship from Pakistan carrying unknown items has reached Bangladesh’s Chittagong port.
- [US Insurance CEO Killer Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty To ‘Terrorist’ Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/us-insurance-ceo-killer-luigi-mangione-pleads-not-guilty-to-terrorist-murder/): Mangione is charged in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson.
- [Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/germany-debates-migration-and-motives-after-deadly-christmas-market-attack/): As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration.
- [Millions in bonds for Israel put US states at odds with investment policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/millions-in-bonds-for-israel-put-us-states-at-odds-with-investment-policies/): US states spend millions on Israeli investments but risk non-compliance with their own policies.
- [Gaza’s Christmas in the shadow of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/gazas-christmas-in-the-shadow-of-war/): Ramez al- Souri is a Palestinian Christian living in Gaza. He’s struggling to find hope during the Christmas season.
- [Video: Trump rejects claims Elon Musk has too much influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/video-trump-rejects-claims-elon-musk-has-too-much-influence/): Trump told his supporters at a rally that billionaire ally Elon Musk was ‘not taking the presidency’.
- [Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/mozambique-top-court-confirms-ruling-partys-win-in-disputed-election/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [‘Time Traveller’ Claims Journey From 1932 To 2050, Leaves Police Baffled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/time-traveller-claims-journey-from-1932-to-2050-leaves-police-baffled/): In 2006, a man named Sergey Ponomarenko claimed that he had traveled from 1932 to Kyiv. Wearing old-era clothes and carrying an antique camera, he left police officials shocked
- [PM Modi Mourns Germany's Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack, Lanka Easter Bombing Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/pm-modi-mourns-germanys-magdeburg-christmas-market-attack-lanka-easter-bombing-victims/): PM Modi warned against people who cause disharmony and violence in society while referring to the Magdeburg Christmas Market terror attack.
- [‘Stand by our Syrian brothers’, says Jordan FM after meeting al-Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/stand-by-our-syrian-brothers-says-jordan-fm-after-meeting-al-sharaa/): The Jordanian foreign minister says Jordan is ready to help rebuild Syria as he holds talks with Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [‘Completely False’: Amazon’s Bezos Slams Reports Of Plans To Spend $600Mn On His Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/completely-false-amazons-bezos-slams-reports-of-plans-to-spend-600mn-on-his-wedding/): Jeff Bezos refuted the reports and said ‘none of this is happening’.
- [Govt In Touch With Indians Injured In Germany’s Magdeburg Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/govt-in-touch-with-indians-injured-in-germanys-magdeburg-terror-attack/): The embassy in Berlin said it is in touch with the seven injured in the terror attack on a German Christmas market.
- [Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/church-holds-christmas-mass-amid-horrors-of-israels-war-in-gaza/): Christians in Gaza celebrate mass as Pope Francis doubled down on his condemnation of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/over-1000-north-korean-soldiers-killed-or-wounded-in-ukraine-war-seoul/): South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa begins building new administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/syrias-al-sharaa-begins-building-new-administration/): Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa has set the tone for the country’s new administration stressing unity.
- [Watch | Small Plane Crashes Into Brazilian City, Killing All 10 People Onboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/watch-small-plane-crashes-into-brazilian-city-killing-all-10-people-onboard/): A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that’s popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers and crew on board and injuring more than a dozen people on the ground, Brazil’s Civil Defence Agency said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Jaishankar Leaves For Six-Day Trip To US Tomorrow, To Discuss Bilateral, Global Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/jaishankar-leaves-for-six-day-trip-to-us-tomorrow-to-discuss-bilateral-global-issues/): Jaishankar will discuss bilateral, regional and global issues with his counterparts during his visit, which is his second US trip in the third Modi government.
- [Escalating Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 50 Palestinians in 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/escalating-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-50-palestinians-in-24-hours/): Hospitals report casualties from Israeli attacks on aid convoys, schools, and civilian vehicles.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/key-takeaways-from-trumps-first-rally-speech-after-november-election-win/): Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia.
- [‘Absolute Necessity’: Donald Trump Wants Greenland Under US Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/absolute-necessity-donald-trump-wants-greenland-under-us-control/): Donald Trump said that the US needs Greenland for national security and freedom across the world.
- [Biden Converts Death Sentences To Life Imprisonment For 37 Death Row Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/biden-converts-death-sentences-to-life-imprisonment-for-37-death-row-prisoners/): Mass killer Dylann Roof, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Robert Bowers were among those whose death sentence was not repealed.
- [Suspect arrested after woman fatally set on fire on New York subway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/suspect-arrested-after-woman-fatally-set-on-fire-on-new-york-subway/): The attack took place on the F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn.
- [US higher education is staring at an uncertain future under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/us-higher-education-is-staring-at-an-uncertain-future-under-trump/): President Trump and his VP Vance will not forget their promises to ‘honestly and aggressively attack universities’
- [Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/nissan-honda-announce-merger-creating-worlds-third-largest-carmaker/): Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.
- [UK Becoming 'Western Capital' For Islamic Rulings With 85 Sharia Courts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/uk-becoming-western-capital-for-islamic-rulings-with-85-sharia-courts-report/): As Sharia councils exert influence over marriages and divorce, over 100,000 Islamic marriages in the UK have gone unregistered with civil authorities.
- [Bangladesh Sends Diplomatic Note To India Seeking Return Of Ousted Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/bangladesh-sends-diplomatic-note-to-india-seeking-return-of-ousted-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina/): Post Content
- [Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/pakistan-picks-dubai-as-icc-champions-trophy-neutral-venue-for-india-games/): The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches.
- [China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/china-slams-philippines-decision-to-acquire-us-typhon-missile-system/): China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.
- [Video: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill displaced civilians, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/video-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-displaced-civilians-including-children/): A series of Israeli attacks on displacement camps and designated “safe zones” in Gaza has killed several Palestinians.
- [Who Is Asma Al-Assad, Syria's Controversial First Lady Who Filed For Divorce From Ousted President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/who-is-asma-al-assad-syrias-controversial-first-lady-who-filed-for-divorce-from-ousted-president/): Asma al-Assad was a UK-born investment banker who moved to Syria and married Bashar al-Assad in 2000. Feted for her looks and glamourous style, Asma’s image crumbled in the wake of a brutal civil war.
- [Gaza toddlers got the polio vaccine, then an Israeli bomb took their legs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/gaza-toddlers-got-the-polio-vaccine-then-an-israeli-bomb-took-their-legs/): An Israeli bomb killed three-year-old Hanan and 22-month-old Misk’s mother and made them amputees.
- [Israel bombs al-Mawasi camps, school amid wave of attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/israel-bombs-al-mawasi-camps-school-amid-wave-of-attacks-across-gaza/): UN’s Lazzarini says world must not become ‘numb’ after Israeli strikes kill about 50 Palestinians within 24 hours.
- [Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/malaysias-scandal-hit-1mdb-sues-amicorp-seeks-1bn-for-alleged-fraud/): The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp ‘played a vital role’ in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn.
- [Migrant Arrested For Lighting Woman On Fire In US Subway, Watching Her Burn To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/migrant-arrested-for-lighting-woman-on-fire-in-us-subway-watching-her-burn-to-death/): The 33-year-old suspect set the woman’s clothing on fire with a lighter and watched her burn to death as the incident alarmed commuters and police officers.
- [South Korea's Opposition Threatens to Impeach Acting President Han Over Martial Law Counsel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/south-koreas-opposition-threatens-to-impeach-acting-president-han-over-martial-law-counsel/): Han Duck-soo, who took over from PM to President after the downfall of Yoon Suk Yeol, is under pressure to appoint a special counsel to probe his predecessor’s failed martial law bid.
- [Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/slovak-pm-fico-holds-talks-with-putin-during-surprise-russia-trip/): Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1033/): Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Germany Christmas Market Attack: Suspect Had History Of Troubling Social Media Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/germany-christmas-market-attack-suspect-had-history-of-troubling-social-media-posts/): Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, who killed five people in the Christmas market attack, was dissatisfied with Germany’s immigration policies and opposed treatment of refugees.
- [Terror Suspect's Arrest From Bengal Concerning, Bangladesh Hosting Terror Groups: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/terror-suspects-arrest-from-bengal-concerning-bangladesh-hosting-terror-groups-sources-exclusive/): Sources say Bangladesh is becoming a hub for all terror groups including Lashkar, ISIS and Al Qaeda.
- [From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/from-trump-to-bitcoin-inflation-and-china-the-big-economic-trends-of-2024/): Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.
- [Years of reporting on Syria, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/years-of-reporting-on-syria-the-road-to-damascus-and-the-fall-of-al-assad/): What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads’ mass graves felt like.
- [‘Don't Mess With Us’: Ex-Mossad Agents Make Sensational On-Air Revelation About Hezbollah Pager Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/dont-mess-with-us-ex-mossad-agents-make-sensational-on-air-revelation-about-hezbollah-pager-plot/): Pager blasts and walkie-talkie explosions had rocked Lebanon in September this year. Israeli spy agency Mossad carried out one of the most remarkable counterintelligence operations in world.
- [‘Unhappy’ With Asylum In Moscow, Asma al-Assad Wants A Divorce To Return To UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/unhappy-with-asylum-in-moscow-asma-al-assad-wants-a-divorce-to-return-to-uk/): Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce because she wants to return to the United Kingdom. According to reports, Asma al-Assad is dissatisfied with her life in Moscow, where the Assads have resided in exile. Asma has reportedly applied to a Russian court seeking special permission to leave the […]
- [5 Honours In 10 Years: How PM Modi Silenced Critics With His Middle East Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/5-honours-in-10-years-how-pm-modi-silenced-critics-with-his-middle-east-policy/): Kuwait became the fifth country in the Middle East to bestow upon PM Modi the highest honour of ‘Order of Mubarak the Great’.
- [Health Matters | 'Too Good To Be True': Russia Claims Cancer Vaccine Discovery, Oncologists Sceptical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/health-matters-too-good-to-be-true-russia-claims-cancer-vaccine-discovery-oncologists-sceptical/): Developing vaccines for cancer is more challenging because cancer cells look more like our normal, healthy cells, making it harder for the immune system to recognize them as threats.
- [This Couple Welcomed Twin Girls Via IVF In 1986. Now They Are Suing The Doctor For 'Medical Rape'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/this-couple-welcomed-twin-girls-via-ivf-in-1986-now-they-are-suing-the-doctor-for-medical-rape/): A DNA test by one of the daughters in Janaury 2023 revealed that the doctor had used another man’s sperm during the IVF process without informing or obtaining consent from the couple. It also came to light that the girl had 16 half-siblings
- [Ousted Syrian President Assad’s Wife Unhappy In Russia? What Led Her To File For Divorce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/ousted-syrian-president-assads-wife-unhappy-in-russia-what-led-her-to-file-for-divorce/): The British wife of Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce after expressing dissatisfaction with her life in Moscow.
- [Who Is Sriram Krishnan? Indian-American And Elon Musk's Trusted Is Trump's AI Policy Advisor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/who-is-sriram-krishnan-indian-american-and-elon-musks-trusted-is-trumps-ai-policy-advisor/): Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan has been named as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI. Krishnan is considered to have close relationship with Elon Musk.
- [India Has Redefined Its Engagement With Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries | Free Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/india-has-redefined-its-engagement-with-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-countries-free-trade/): | India has redefined its engagement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, receiving nearly 89% of FDI from the region in the last decade-Negotiating A Free Trade Agreement With Gulf Nations n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Names Indian-American Entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan Senior Policy Advisor On AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/trump-names-indian-american-entrepreneur-sriram-krishnan-senior-policy-advisor-on-ai/): Indian American entrepreneur and tech leader Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Trump Vows To 'Stop Transgender Lunacy' On Day One Of Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/trump-vows-to-stop-transgender-lunacy-on-day-one-of-presidency/): He also vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports,” adding that “it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.”
- [Can Elon Musk Be US President One Day? Donald Trump Says ‘I Can Tell You...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/can-elon-musk-be-us-president-one-day-donald-trump-says-i-can-tell-you/): Donald Trump was largedly criticised for assigning a major role to Elon Musk in his incoming administration with the latter being dubbed as “President Musk”. Trump has responded to criticism.
- [Small plane crashes into Brazil town popular with tourists, killing 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/small-plane-crashes-into-brazil-town-popular-with-tourists-killing-10/): Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.
- [As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/as-south-korea-draws-visitors-chasing-beauty-dodgy-practices-pose-risks/): Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.
- [Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/trump-rejects-taunts-that-elon-musk-is-real-power-behind-us-president-elect/): Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition.
- [Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/thousands-protest-in-serbia-as-anger-mounts-over-train-station-accident/): Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15.
- [Will the Christmas market attack divide Germans further over immigration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/will-the-christmas-market-attack-divide-germans-further-over-immigration/): German authorities say the suspect supports a right-wing party.
- [Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/expelled-from-aleppo-as-children-these-fighters-returned-as-its-liberators/): Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams.
- [Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/turkiye-fm-meets-syrias-new-leader-calls-for-lifting-of-global-sanctions/): Meeting comes two days after Turkiye’s Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss new structure in Syria.
- [US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/us-army-says-two-navy-pilots-shot-down-over-red-sea-in-friendly-fire/): Incident not result of ‘hostile fire’, says US military, as Houthis claim their attack on US carrier downed aircraft.
- [‘There Is Hunger’: How Three Stampedes At Christmas Charity Events Killed 67 In Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/there-is-hunger-how-three-stampedes-at-christmas-charity-events-killed-67-in-nigeria/): Deadly stampedes are common in Nigeria due to poor safety measures, with growing desperation making crowd control more difficult, say analysts.
- [Khamenei Taunts Israel, Says ‘Hamas, Hezbollah Alive’, Warns Iran Doesn’t Need “Proxies” To Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/khamenei-taunts-israel-says-hamas-hezbollah-alive-warns-iran-doesnt-need-proxies-to-attack/): On December 22, 2024, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejected claims by Israel and Western officials that Iran utilizes proxy forces in the region. Khamenei insisted groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, driven by their own beliefs, not as agents of Iran. He also warned that Iran could act without proxies if […]
- [NASA’s Parker Probe To Zoom Right Into Sun’s Hot Atmosphere, Fly Closer Like Never Before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/nasas-parker-probe-to-zoom-right-into-suns-hot-atmosphere-fly-closer-like-never-before/): NASA’s Parker Probe will pass within 3.8 million miles of the Sun.
- [2 US Pilots Shot Down Over Red Sea In 'Friendly Fire' Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/2-us-pilots-shot-down-over-red-sea-in-friendly-fire-incident/): United States Central Command said late on Saturday that both US pilots were recovered alive but “initial assessments indicate that one of the crew members sustained minor injuries”
- [German Authorities Received Tipoffs Last Year About Suspect In Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/german-authorities-received-tipoffs-last-year-about-suspect-in-magdeburg-christmas-market-attack/): Magdeburg attacker, a Saudi doctor with a history of threats, killed five and injured over 200 at Christmas market.
- [India, Kuwait Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/india-kuwait-strengthen-counter-terrorism-cooperation-condemn-cross-border-terrorism/): India and Kuwait condemn terrorism in all forms, pledge cooperation in counter-terrorism operations, cybersecurity and dismantling terror networks.
- [Plane Crashes Into Shops, Homes In Brazil’s Gramado, Over 10 Feared Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/plane-crashes-into-shops-homes-in-brazils-gramado-over-10-feared-dead/): The plane reportedly first struck the chimney of a building, then the second floor of a house, before crashing into a furniture store.
- [Russia’s Putin pledges ‘destruction’ on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/russias-putin-pledges-destruction-on-ukraine-after-kazan-drone-attack/): Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘massive’ drone attack that hit luxury apartment in city, some 1,000km from the frontier.
- [What Is The Order Of Mubarak Al-Kabeer? Kuwaiti Honour Awarded To PM Modi Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/what-is-the-order-of-mubarak-al-kabeer-kuwaiti-honour-awarded-to-pm-modi-explained/): Kuwaiti emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah conferred upon PM Modi the nation’s greatest civilian honour.
- [‘19 UAVs Overnight…’ Ukraine Launches Aerial Barrage On Russia As Putin Vows Kazan Attack Revenge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/19-uavs-overnight-ukraine-launches-aerial-barrage-on-russia-as-putin-vows-kazan-attack-revenge/): Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed intensified retaliation against Ukraine following a drone attack on Kazan, targeting a luxury apartment block. While Ukraine has not commented, the attack marks escalating aerial strikes in the conflict. Putin warned of severe consequences for such actions and reiterated readiness to mend ties with the West under favorable terms. Meanwhile, […]
- [In Special Gesture, Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sees Off PM Modi at Airport as He Departs for India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/in-special-gesture-kuwaiti-prime-minister-sees-off-pm-modi-at-airport-as-he-departs-for-india/): Modi’s visit to Kuwait was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years
- [Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/moldovas-deputy-pm-on-russias-influence-and-the-eu-membership-push/): Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.
- [China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/china-says-us-playing-with-fire-by-giving-taiwan-more-military-aid/): Beijing calls on US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait.
- [Separate Stampedes In Food Queues At Christmas Charity Events In Nigeria Kill 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/separate-stampedes-in-food-queues-at-christmas-charity-events-in-nigeria-kill-32/): The incidents occurred in Okija and in the capital city of Abuja at food distribution centres.
- [‘They’ll Regret’: Putin Vows More Destruction In Ukraine After Kazan Drone Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/theyll-regret-putin-vows-more-destruction-in-ukraine-after-kazan-drone-strikes/): The drone attack carried out by Ukraine hit a luxury apartment block in Kazan.
- ['Burn In Hell': Teacher Who Raped 12-Year-Old, Got Pregnant With His Child, Jailed For 25 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/burn-in-hell-teacher-who-raped-12-year-old-got-pregnant-with-his-child-jailed-for-25-years/): Alissa McCommon from US’ Tennessee was charged for heinous sex crimes she committed on five victims out of a possible 21.
- [The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/the-colombian-coffee-growers-protecting-the-spectacled-bear/): South America’s only native bear is under threat. Coffee farmers in the Andes are doing something about it
- [Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/women-will-play-a-key-role-in-a-new-syria-says-minister/): Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country.
- [Saudi Doctor Suspected Of Ramming Car Into German Christmas Market Appears Before Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/saudi-doctor-suspected-of-ramming-car-into-german-christmas-market-appears-before-judge/): A suspect arrested after an apparent attack on a German Christmas market was brought before a judge on Saturday night.Several German media outlets have identified the man as Taleb A., withholding his last name in line with privacy laws.The 50-year-old is being investigated for five counts of suspected murder and 205 counts of suspected attempted […]
- [Putin To Replace ‘Loyal Assad’ With ‘US Man’ Haftar? Russia Eyes Libya As Syria Military Clout Wanes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/putin-to-replace-loyal-assad-with-us-man-haftar-russia-eyes-libya-as-syria-military-clout-wanes/): The reports began trickling in barely 24 hours after Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad was ousted. “Several Assad regime officials arrive in Libya’s Benghazi,” read a headline on a local Libyan news site on Monday, December 9 – the morning after rebels arrived in Damascus to find the Syrian president had fled.While Assad was taken to […]
- [Khamenei Says Iran Doesn’t Have Proxy Forces, Says It Wouldn’t Need Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/khamenei-says-iran-doesnt-have-proxy-forces-says-it-wouldnt-need-them/): Khamenei said Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis fight because they have ‘faith’.
- [German Christmas market attack suspect to face murder charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/german-christmas-market-attack-suspect-to-face-murder-charges/): Police said the man has been issued a warrant for pre-trial detention on five counts of murder.
- [‘Act Of Terror’, Iran’s Syria Embassy Staffer ‘Shot Dead’, Israeli Troops ‘Opens Fire’ In Quneitra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/act-of-terror-irans-syria-embassy-staffer-shot-dead-israeli-troops-opens-fire-in-quneitra/): Iran condemned the killing of embassy staffer Seyed Davoud Bitaraf in Damascus on December 15, blaming “terrorist elements.” The body was recently transferred to Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged Syria’s new rebel-led transitional government to identify and punish the perpetrators. Baghaei also mentioned reopening Iran’s Syrian embassy, contingent on security preparations. Meanwhile, Israel […]
- [Video Claims to Show Missile Debris From ‘Ukrainian Attack’ On Russia’s Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/video-claims-to-show-missile-debris-from-ukrainian-attack-on-russias-kursk/): Russia and Ukraine on Friday accused each other of launching deadly missile strikes, with Moscow saying at least five were killed by a missile strike on its Kursk border region after a dawn attack on Ukraine’s capital killed one man.Ukraine struck the small town of Rylsk in Russia’s Kursk region, killing five and wounding 12, […]
- [India, Kuwait Cement Partnership with Defence Deal, Solar Energy Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/22/india-kuwait-cement-partnership-with-defence-deal-solar-energy-cooperation/): The MEA listed four key outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait. Both nations signed a milestone agreement in the field of defence.
- [Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem amid Israeli killings of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/sombre-christmas-in-bethlehem-amid-israeli-killings-of-palestinians/): Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as birthplace of Jesus.
- [Could ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/could-ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-be-extradited-from-india/): Formal extradition request sent by Dhaka for her return to face trial.
- [Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/two-gaza-civil-defence-workers-killed-as-israel-launches-multiple-strikes/): At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.
- ['$90,000, Cocaine, Underage Girl' What's In House Ethics Committee Report On Matt Gaetz? | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/90000-cocaine-underage-girl-whats-in-house-ethics-committee-report-on-matt-gaetz-us-news/): The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz revealed that the former Florida congressman regularly paid women for “engaging in sexual activity”, had sex with a 17-year-old girl, and used or possessed illegal drugs, among many other damning allegations. The report was made public weeks after Gaetz withdrew from consideration as Donald Trump’s pick for […]
- [NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/nasa-probe-attempts-closest-ever-approach-to-the-sun/): With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby.
- [Turkey Mulls ‘Joint Op’ With Syria Against Kurd Forces As US-Backed SDF Skips Jolani's Rebel Merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/turkey-mulls-joint-op-with-syria-against-kurd-forces-as-us-backed-sdf-skips-jolanis-rebel-merger/): Ankara and Damascus may conduct a joint military operation in Syria against Kurdish rebel forces if they refuse to lay down their arms, a Turkish newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.The interim Syrian government will urge the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Islamic State* to drop the weapons and join […]
- [‘In Today’s Bangladesh…’: Hasina Flags Threats To Minorities In Christmas Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/in-todays-bangladesh-hasina-flags-threats-to-minorities-in-christmas-message/): Sheikh Hasina in her Christmas message said communal harmony is at risk in Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh.
- [Bethlehem Marks Second Subdued Christmas Under Shadow Of Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/bethlehem-marks-second-subdued-christmas-under-shadow-of-gaza-war/): The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas were nowhere to be found:
- [Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/balkans-snowstorm-leaves-tens-of-thousands-of-homes-without-power/): Harsh weather causes havoc across the region, with snow drifts also shutting down highways and halting trains.
- [Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/trump-promises-death-penalty-for-rapists-murderers-after-biden-pardons/): During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history.
- [‘Gen Z’s Ted Bundy’ What Explains The Obsession With Murder Accused Luigi Mangione?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/gen-zs-ted-bundy-what-explains-the-obsession-with-murder-accused-luigi-mangione/): Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing the top executive at one of the largest health insurers in America, has been declared by many on social media as a modern-day hero. A fundraiser for his legal defence raised thousands of dollars before being removed. Online stores are selling T-shirts bearing his face and messages like, […]
- ['Santa Claus' Outruns Florida Cops In High-Speed Chase On Motorcycle | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/santa-claus-outruns-florida-cops-in-high-speed-chase-on-motorcycle-video/): The chase unfolded when a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus was cruising through Beverly Hills when a highway patrol officer spotted him recklessly
- [Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/iran-to-lift-ban-on-whatsapp-google-play-state-media-report/): Authorities vote to allow Meta’s instant messaging platform and Google Play as first step to scale back internet curbs.
- [What’s blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/whats-blocking-a-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza/): Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues that dehumanisation of Palestinians by Israel blocks peace efforts in Gaza.
- [Starbucks strike expands to more than 300 US stores: Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/starbucks-strike-expands-to-more-than-300-us-stores-union/): Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain’s busiest times of the year.
- [In Afghanistan, Trump will have to play a balancing game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/in-afghanistan-trump-will-have-to-play-a-balancing-game/): Taken too far, incoming US president’s pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.
- ["I Am Safe" Trump Breaks Silence On Taunts Of Elon Musk's Growing Influence In Washington | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/i-am-safe-trump-breaks-silence-on-taunts-of-elon-musks-growing-influence-in-washington-us-news/): There is no doubt that billionaire Elon Musk holds major sway in Trump 2.0. But can he become president one day? It’s a resounding ‘no’ from President-elect Donald Trump, who responded to growing criticism over Musk’s outsized role in the incoming administration. The Democratic camp has been referring to the world’s richest person as “President […]
- [‘First Step In Removing Internet Limitations’: Iran Lifts Ban On WhatsApp, Google Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/first-step-in-removing-internet-limitations-iran-lifts-ban-on-whatsapp-google-play/): Iranian communication minister Hashemi said a positive majority vote was reached in favour of lifting the limitations.
- [Bethlehem marks melancholic Christmas for second year in shadow of Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/bethlehem-marks-melancholic-christmas-for-second-year-in-shadow-of-gaza-war/): The excitement and cheer that typically descends on town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas are nowhere to be found.
- [Uncertainty Clouds Fate Of Syrians In Egypt After Assad Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/uncertainty-clouds-fate-of-syrians-in-egypt-after-assad-ouster/): Egypt last week ratified a new law giving the government the power to determine refugee status.
- [Kurdish-Led Forces Push Back Turkish-Backed Syrian Rebels In Tense Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/kurdish-led-forces-push-back-turkish-backed-syrian-rebels-in-tense-offensive/): Since the fall of the totalitarian rule of Bashar Assad earlier this month, clashes have intensified between the U.S.-backed group and the SNA
- [Bernie Madoff’s $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme: The Largest Financial Fraud In History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/bernie-madoffs-65-billion-ponzi-scheme-the-largest-financial-fraud-in-history/): Bernard Madoff orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of $65 billion over two decades.
- [Fire Breaks Out At Eiffel Tower, 1,200 Visitors Evacuated: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/fire-breaks-out-at-eiffel-tower-1200-visitors-evacuated-report/): As per the police, the fire broke out between in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors.
- [King Charles Meets Kate Middleton As Plans For William’s Ascent To Throne Take Shape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/king-charles-meets-kate-middleton-as-plans-for-williams-ascent-to-throne-take-shape/): Kate Middleton is expected to step up sooner than expected, a source close to the UK’s royal family said.
- [Famine spreading in war-torn Sudan, UN-backed report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/famine-spreading-in-war-torn-sudan-un-backed-report-says/): IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan’s largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in North Darfur.
- [Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/have-north-korean-fighters-died-in-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- [FAA lifts groundstop of American Airlines flights after technical issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/faa-lifts-groundstop-of-american-airlines-flights-after-technical-issue/): Brief halt to flights in US had threatened the travel plans of millions of people during busy holiday period.
- [Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/syria-says-ex-rebel-groups-agree-to-integrate-under-defence-ministry/): De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups.
- [India to play ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, not Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/india-to-play-icc-champions-trophy-matches-in-dubai-not-pakistan/): The ICC revised schedule for the tournament has India playing group matches, semifinal 1 and final, if required, in UAE.
- [A fight for holiday equality: How Black Santas shaped US civil rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/a-fight-for-holiday-equality-how-black-santas-shaped-us-civil-rights/): In 1969, Otis Moss Jr led a push to ensure diversity among Santa Clauses. But the fight, he says, continues to this day.
- [Why is Blake Lively making claims of a smear campaign against her?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/why-is-blake-lively-making-claims-of-a-smear-campaign-against-her/): The It Ends With Us star is accusing co-star Justin Baldoni of ‘sexual harassment’.
- [American Airlines Flights Take To The Skies Again After Technical Glitch Grounded Planes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/american-airlines-flights-take-to-the-skies-again-after-technical-glitch-grounded-planes/): This sudden technical glitch has affected thousands of passengers who were scheduled to fly out for Christmas Eve.
- [Attack On Locals Linked To Defunct Indian Mission In Afghanistan's Jalalabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/attack-on-locals-linked-to-defunct-indian-mission-in-afghanistans-jalalabad/): The attack was made on the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad, which was reportedly closed since 2020. However, a staff of Afghan locals continued operations there.
- [Gay Couple In US Sentenced To 100 Years For Raping Adopted Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/gay-couple-in-us-sentenced-to-100-years-for-raping-adopted-sons/): A search warrant at the couple’s home revealed substantial evidence of child sexual abuse including surveillance footage, over seven terabytes of digital evidence, and phone data with graphic photos and videos
- [Five convicted over Amsterdam clashes with Israeli football fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/five-convicted-over-amsterdam-clashes-with-israeli-football-fans/): Men found guilty of crimes including kicking fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and inciting violence in chat groups.
- [What climate records were broken in 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/what-climate-records-were-broken-in-2024/): As global temperatures continue to climb, AJLabs visualizes the records broken this year of climate extremes.
- [Protests as controversial election result upheld in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/protests-as-controversial-election-result-upheld-in-mozambique/): Protests erupted on Maputo’s streets as Mozambique’s top court confirmed the ruling party’s victory.
- [UN condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza’s humanitarian systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/un-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-gazas-humanitarian-systems/): Israeli forces planted explosives outside Gaza’s Kamal Adwan and the UN condemned Israel’s repeated attacks on hospitals
- [Video: Protests follow the burning of a Christmas tree in Syrian town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/video-protests-follow-the-burning-of-a-christmas-tree-in-syrian-town/): Christians protested in Damascus to demand protection for minorities after a Christmas tree was seen burning in a town.
- [Is Ukraine’s largest church still pro-Russian?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/is-ukraines-largest-church-still-pro-russian/): Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions persist.
- [Europe Paying Price Of 'Sheltering' Wanted Terrorists, Pannun's Case Similar, Say Indian Agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/europe-paying-price-of-sheltering-wanted-terrorists-pannuns-case-similar-say-indian-agencies/): The accused in the Christmas market attack on December 20 was a wanted man in Saudi Arabia, which had warned Germany about extraditing him seven years ago
- [What Is A Royal Warrant? Why Did The British Royal Family Cut Ties With Cadbury?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/what-is-a-royal-warrant-why-did-the-british-royal-family-cut-ties-with-cadbury/): According to some insiders, Cadbury supplies to the royal family declined after Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The late Queen was known to enjoy Cadbury’s Bournville chocolates
- [US Citizen Jailed In Russia Slapped Second 15-Year Jail Term For Espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/us-citizen-jailed-in-russia-slapped-second-15-year-jail-term-for-espionage/): Gene Spector faces espionage charges but details around the case were not disclosed.
- [Explosive Factory Blast Kills 12 In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/explosive-factory-blast-kills-12-in-turkey/): Ali Yerlikaya said that four others were injured along with the 12 dead when a blast ripped through an explosives factory.
- [Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank as clashes continue in Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/israeli-forces-raid-occupied-west-bank-as-clashes-continue-in-jenin/): One killed, 18 others detained amid ongoing violent Israeli incursions into the occupied Palestinian territories.
- [A stolen generation: South Korean adoptees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/a-stolen-generation-south-korean-adoptees/): Today on The Stream: We explore the consequences for the Korean adoptee diaspora following the 1953 Korean War.
- [Enough with buck-passing, child abuse in the church is systemic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/enough-with-buck-passing-child-abuse-in-the-church-is-systemic/): Resignations by incompetent leaders are welcome, but what we really need is true institutional responsibility.
- [Al Jazeera condemns Fatah campaign against it in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/al-jazeera-condemns-fatah-campaign-against-it-in-west-bank/): Fatah has banned Al Jazeera from reporting from the Jenin governorate.
- [Russia Threatens To Pull The Plug On WhatsApp In 2025 Amid Crackdown On Foreign Apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/russia-threatens-to-pull-the-plug-on-whatsapp-in-2025-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-apps/): Russian senator Artyom Sheykin and Duma official Oleg Matveychev said the ball is now in WhatsApp’s court, whether it should choose to comply or leave.
- [Bangladeshi Court Frees Minister Who Helped Terrorists Attack India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/bangladeshi-court-frees-minister-who-helped-terrorists-attack-india/): BNP’s Abdus Salam helped HuJI and terrorists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in their plans to attack India.
- [Trump's Republican Leader Shares 'Public Execution' Video of Immigrant, Sparks Outrage Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/trumps-republican-leader-shares-public-execution-video-of-immigrant-sparks-outrage-online/): Soon after the video was posted online, social media users started condemning the video, with many highlighting the alarming nature of Gomez’s proposal.
- [Far-Right Activist Slams Trump Pick Sriram Krishnan, Internet, Elon Musk School Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/far-right-activist-slams-trump-pick-sriram-krishnan-internet-elon-musk-school-her/): Laura Loomer faced criticism from Trump supporters for criticising Donald Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as his AI advisor.
- [Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies aged 90](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/acclaimed-indian-filmmaker-shyam-benegal-dies-aged-90/): Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.
- [Droughts, floods, wildfires: 2024 natural disasters in pictures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/droughts-floods-wildfires-2024-natural-disasters-in-pictures/): An array of climate emergencies has killed, injured and displaced thousands across the globe this year.
- [Australia’s Konstas, 19, to make debut in fourth Test against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/australias-konstas-19-to-make-debut-in-fourth-test-against-india/): Sam Konstas’s inclusion against India makes him the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australian history.
- [Baking hope in Gaza: Making Christmas cookies in a displacement tent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/baking-hope-in-gaza-making-christmas-cookies-in-a-displacement-tent/): A baker tries to bring a little joy into a displacement camp as everyone prays for an end to Israel’s brutal war.
- [Russia says two missing after cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/russia-says-two-missing-after-cargo-ship-sinks-in-mediterranean/): Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says.
- [South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/south-korea-opposition-considering-move-to-impeach-acting-president/): Following impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo.
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts/): Hawaii’s Mount Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth launched jets of a molten lava eruption.
- [Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/kohli-jaiswal-sparkle-t20-world-cup-mandhana-and-sana-arise-2024-review/): From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of pace bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, here are our picks.
- [‘More bullets’: Analysts mull whether Russia will move to Libya after Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/more-bullets-analysts-mull-whether-russia-will-move-to-libya-after-syria/): Russia’s potential redeployment to Libya carries consequences for Moscow, Tripoli and beyond.
- [Gaza appeals for help as Israeli army attacks key hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/gaza-appeals-for-help-as-israeli-army-attacks-key-hospitals/): The Israeli military is targeting Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and al-Awda Hospital.
- [Merry Christmas 2024 Wishes Live Updates: World Leaders Extend Greetings As People Keep Traditions Alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/merry-christmas-2024-wishes-live-updates-world-leaders-extend-greetings-as-people-keep-traditions-alive/): Christmas 2024 LIVE Updates: Festivities have begun across India and worldwide as people await to celebrate Jesus Christ’s birthday. Check latest updates here
- [Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/hong-kong-police-announce-bounties-on-overseas-pro-democracy-activists/): Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.
- [Will Kate Middleton Skip Royal Family Christmas Amid Cancer Recovery? Prince Harry, Meghan Invited?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/will-kate-middleton-skip-royal-family-christmas-amid-cancer-recovery-prince-harry-meghan-invited/): Royal Family Christmas Celebrations: Kate Middleton announced in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer but the type of cancer and the details of her treatment were not shared.
- [Legs Chopped Off For Liking FB Post, Boiling Water Poured On Wounds: Inside Myanmar's Prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/legs-chopped-off-for-liking-fb-post-boiling-water-poured-on-wounds-inside-myanmars-prisons/): Former journalist Maung Maung shared that one of the prisoners was arrested for liking a Facebook post. He had his legs cut off, boiling water poured on his wounds, and was tortured under the sun until he fainted
- [‘They’re gone’: Victims’ families in Syria demand truth, justice, closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/theyre-gone-victims-families-in-syria-demand-truth-justice-closure/): Thousands of Syrian families believe their missing loved ones were killed during the war and now seek truth and justice.
- [Blast at explosives factory in Turkiye kills 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/blast-at-explosives-factory-in-turkiye-kills-12/): Officials say four people were injured in the explosion at a munitions factory in Balikesir province.
- [Video: Mangione pleads not guilty to CEO murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/video-mangione-pleads-not-guilty-to-ceo-murder/): Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom.
- [Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Spewing 80-Meter-High Lava Fountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/watch-hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts-spewing-80-meter-high-lava-fountains/): Kilauea Volcano Erupts: The Hawaii Volcano Observatory said that the eruption was limited to the volcano’s summit caldera which is a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes national park.
- [From Attacks On Minorities To Hasina's Extradition Appeal: Irritants In India-Bangladesh Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/from-attacks-on-minorities-to-hasinas-extradition-appeal-irritants-in-india-bangladesh-ties/): Instead of strengthening ties with India, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is taking steps that appear to be anti-India.
- [Tonga elects new prime minister after predecessor’s sudden resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/tonga-elects-new-prime-minister-after-predecessors-sudden-resignation/): ‘Aisake Valu Eke, former finance minister, is set to lead the Pacific nation until elections in November 2025.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu tells Knesset ‘some progress’ made on Gaza deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/israels-netanyahu-tells-knesset-some-progress-made-on-gaza-deal/): Netanyahu, who has been repeatedly accused of sabotaging ceasefire talks, did not provide a timeline for a deal.
- [Wanted Indian Drugs Smuggler Sunil Yadav Shot Dead In US, Lawrence Bishnoi's Gang Claims Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/wanted-indian-drugs-smuggler-sunil-yadav-shot-dead-in-us-lawrence-bishnois-gang-claims-responsibility/): Sunil Yadav was known to get drugs into India through the Pakistan route and his name.
- [Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attacker: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/germany-magdeburg-christmas-market-attacker-what-we-know-so-far/): The suspect, originally from Saudi Arabia, shared Islamophobic messages online and criticised German refugee policies.
- [Donald Trump Wants US To Buy And Control Panama, Greenland and Canada: ‘Absolute Necessity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/donald-trump-wants-us-to-buy-and-control-panama-greenland-and-canada-absolute-necessity/): Donald Trump first discussed the idea privately and publicly confirmed it in 2019, though he ultimately downplayed his interest However, he resurfaced the idea.
- [US-Japan steel deal goes to Biden for final decision after panel deadlocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/us-japan-steel-deal-goes-to-biden-for-final-decision-after-panel-deadlocks/): Committee on Foreign Investment in the US fails to agree on national security risks of proposed takeover of US Steel.
- [Part Of Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses Due To Powerful Storm In US; 3 Rescued, Alert Issued | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/part-of-santa-cruz-wharf-collapses-due-to-powerful-storm-in-us-3-rescued-alert-issued-video/): Santa Cruz Pier Collapse: A report quoted officials as calling the debris a serious hazard. They warned the public to be careful on or near the water as debris continues to spread over the next week.
- [Fire Spreads From Boat To Another At Florida Fort, 1 Dead, 5 Missing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/fire-spreads-from-boat-to-another-at-florida-fort-1-dead-5-missing-video/): Multiple 911 calls described an explosion near the marina’s fuel docks, igniting a blaze that consumed one boat and spread to a second vessel before firefighters were able to contain it
- [Christmas 2024: 10 Traditions From Around The World You Didn’t Know About!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/christmas-2024-10-traditions-from-around-the-world-you-didnt-know-about/): Christmas 2024: Discover unique and unusual Christmas traditions around the world, from KFC dinners in Japan to roller skating to church in Venezuela, making the holiday even more special.
- [‘Your Words Touched Me’: US Singer Mary Millben Praises PM Modi For Honouring Jesus At Christmas Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/your-words-touched-me-us-singer-mary-millben-praises-pm-modi-for-honouring-jesus-at-christmas-event/): Last month Millben voiced her support for Republican Donald Trump as believed Trump was the better choice for strengthening ties with India
- [US’ ‘House Of Horrors’: Georgia Men Sentenced To 100 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Adopted Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/us-house-of-horrors-georgia-men-sentenced-to-100-years-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-adopted-sons/): William Dale Zulock and Zachary Jacoby Zulock pleaded guilty on several counts. They will not be eligible for parole for the entire 100 years, the court said.
- [Former US President Bill Clinton Hospitalised With Fever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/former-us-president-bill-clinton-hospitalised-with-fever-2/): President Bill Clinton has been hospitalised in Washington for observation after developing a fever. Clinton has faced multiple health challenges over the years.
- [US NSA Sullivan, Yunus Commit To Protect Human Rights In Bangladesh 'Regardless Of Religion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/us-nsa-sullivan-yunus-commit-to-protect-human-rights-in-bangladesh-regardless-of-religion/): The call comes less than a month before the Biden administration passes on the power to Donald Trump, who would be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20 next year
- [Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas chief Haniyeh for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/israel-acknowledges-it-assassinated-hamas-chief-haniyeh-for-first-time/): Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will ‘behead’ its leaders as it did to Hamas.
- [Watch: Scared North Korean Soldiers Run Helter-Skelter As Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Chase Them In Russia’s Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/watch-scared-north-korean-soldiers-run-helter-skelter-as-ukraines-kamikaze-drones-chase-them-in-russias-kursk/): Russia-Ukraine War: In the footage, Ukraine’s kamikaze drones are seen circling troops before flying directly at them.
- [Israel Claims Responsibility For Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/israel-claims-responsibility-for-hamas-leader-ismail-haniyehs-assassination-in-iran/): Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the first time publicly to Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran and its archenemy Israel in a region shaken by Israel’s war in Gaza and the conflict in Lebanon.
- [EAM Jaishankar On 6-Day Visit To US, Discussions On Bilateral, Global Issues Likely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/eam-jaishankar-on-6-day-visit-to-us-discussions-on-bilateral-global-issues-likely/): EAM S Jaishankar will visit the US from December 24-29, marking India’s first high-level engagement after Donald Trump’s re-election.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Son Takes On Bangladesh's Yunus Govt Over Extradition Move: 'Desperate Bid...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/sheikh-hasinas-son-takes-on-bangladeshs-yunus-govt-over-extradition-move-desperate-bid/): Sheikh Hasina Extradition:
- [Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/former-us-president-bill-clinton-hospitalised-with-fever/): Clinton, 78, admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1034/): Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Guatemala finds children taken by Jewish sect after abuse investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/guatemala-finds-children-taken-by-jewish-sect-after-abuse-investigation/): The Jewish sect, Lev Tahor, has accused Guatemala authorities of religious persecution.
- [Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/canada-records-almost-50000-deaths-from-fentanyl-since-2016/): The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.
- [UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/un-raises-death-toll-for-recent-cite-soleil-massacre-in-haitis-capital/): The UN now says 207 people were killed in a slum neighbourhood of the capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this month.
- [Germany’s AfD rallies in Magdeburg, site of deadly Christmas market attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/germanys-afd-rallies-in-magdeburg-site-of-deadly-christmas-market-attack/): The far-right party holds ‘memorial’ rally for victims of car-ramming attack that has inflamed debate on migration.
- [Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director pleads for help before it’s ‘too late’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-director-pleads-for-help-before-its-too-late/): Israel orders emptying of facility with nearly 400 civilians inside, including babies who need oxygen and incubators.
- [Why is the UK denying treatment to children from Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/why-is-the-uk-denying-treatment-to-children-from-gaza/): The UK denies entry to a four-year-old amputee to receive treatment.
- [France unveils new government as battle over budget looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/france-unveils-new-government-as-battle-over-budget-looms/): Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year.
- [King Charles To Give Christmas Speech From Hospital Chapel Amid Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/king-charles-to-give-christmas-speech-from-hospital-chapel-amid-cancer-treatment/): Palace officials said that King Charles’ treatment was moving in a positive direction and would continue into next year.
- ["Rip-Off Will Stop" Trump Wants To Regain Control Of Panama Canal Amid China's Growing Influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/23/rip-off-will-stop-trump-wants-to-regain-control-of-panama-canal-amid-chinas-growing-influence/): President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino.Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona, Trump also said he would not let the canal fall into […]
- [The US won’t reign in Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/the-us-wont-reign-in-israel-in-gaza/): International relations professor Hassan Barari says the US will allow Israel to continue causing hunger in Gaza
- [Curfew Imposed Amid Anger Over 'Old' Shrine Attack Video, Assad Aides Ambush And Kill 14 Syrian Cops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/curfew-imposed-amid-anger-over-old-shrine-attack-video-assad-aides-ambush-and-kill-14-syrian-cops/): On December 24, Syria’s rebel authorities reported the death of 14 interior ministry personnel in an ambush by Assad loyalists in Tartus. The security forces were attacked while attempting to arrest a former officer linked to Sednaya prison. The violence followed protests over an alleged attack on an Alawite shrine, leading to curfews in several […]
- [Donald Trump Jabs Justin Trudeau: 'If Canada Becomes Part Of US, Will Significantly Cut Taxes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/donald-trump-jabs-justin-trudeau-if-canada-becomes-part-of-us-will-significantly-cut-taxes/): Donald Trump published a more lengthy “Merry Christmas” message that claimed Chinese soldiers were operating the Panama Canal.
- [347 Skiers Rescued By Helicopter In French Alps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/347-skiers-rescued-by-helicopter-in-french-alps/): Hundreds of skiers had to be rescued by helicopter on Christmas Eve after chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down. Dramatic video shows skiers at SuperDevoluy resort in Dévoluy hanging below a helicopter near a motionless chairlift. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Bashar al-Assad's Wife Asma 'Severely Ill' With 50 Per Cent Survival Chance: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-severely-ill-with-50-per-cent-survival-chance-report/): Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s wife is reportedly critically ill with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia and has been isolated in Moscow to minimise infection risks.
- [Syria says 14 policemen killed in ambush by forces loyal to al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/syria-says-14-policemen-killed-in-ambush-by-forces-loyal-to-al-assad/): Attack comes after police impose curfews following protests prompted by online video of an attack on an Alawite shrine.
- [China To Build World's Largest Dam In Tibet Which Poses Risks To India And Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/china-to-build-worlds-largest-dam-in-tibet-which-poses-risks-to-india-and-bangladesh/): The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
- [Kazakhstan Plane Crash | Oxygen Masks Released Before Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/kazakhstan-plane-crash-oxygen-masks-released-before-azerbaijan-airlines-plane-crashed/): Oxygen masks on the Embraer EMBR3 jet flying from Azerbaijan to Russia were seen in the cabin before the crash near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [How George Soros became ‘Enemy Number 1’ for India’s Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/how-george-soros-became-enemy-number-1-for-indias-modi/): The BJP has accused the billionaire of funding initiatives critical of Modi, aimed at destabilising India.
- [Why did an Azerbaijan Airline plane crash in Kazakhstan? What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/why-did-an-azerbaijan-airline-plane-crash-in-kazakhstan-what-we-know/): At least 38 people killed after passenger plane crashes near Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan launches criminal case.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,036](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1036/): Here are the key developments on the 1,036th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/taiwans-presidential-hopeful-ko-charged-with-bribery-misusing-donations/): Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.
- [Japan Airlines Hit by Massive Cyberattack Delaying Flights, Ticket Sales Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/japan-airlines-hit-by-massive-cyberattack-delaying-flights-ticket-sales-halted/): Japan Airlines Cyberattack: The issue was identified and the airline said that it had temporarily shut down a router that caused the system malfunction.
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: External Damages, Pilot’s Distress Call Spark ‘Sabotage’ Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/azerbaijan-airlines-plane-crash-external-damages-pilots-distress-call-spark-sabotage-theories/): The shrapnel marks on the rear fuselage of the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft, which crashed near the city of Aktau, sparked several ‘sabotage’ theories.
- [5 Journalists Among 10 Killed In Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/5-journalists-among-10-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza/): Israel-Gaza War: Palestinian media and local reporters said the vehicle was marked as a media van and was used by journalists to report from inside the hospital and Nuseirat camp.
- [Body Found In Wheel Well Of United Airlines Flight Upon Arrival In Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/body-found-in-wheel-well-of-united-airlines-flight-upon-arrival-in-hawaii/): The body was discovered in one of the compartments that house the aeroplane’s landing gear, according to officials.
- [Japan Airlines hit by cyber attack, delaying some flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/japan-airlines-hit-by-cyber-attack-delaying-some-flights/): JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.
- [Manhattan Taxicab Hits Many At Busy Herald Square On Christmas Day, 6 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/manhattan-taxicab-hits-many-at-busy-herald-square-on-christmas-day-6-injured/): A taxi in Manhattan’s Herald Square hit multiple people, injuring six pedestrians. The driver was possibly suffering a medical episode, some officials said.
- [Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/five-journalists-killed-in-israeli-strike-near-gaza-hospital/): Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when their vehicle was struck.
- [On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/on-20th-anniversary-of-worlds-worst-tsunami-experts-warn-of-complacency/): More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.
- [Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/biden-trump-send-different-christmas-messages-in-us/): Trump shares social media post attacking ‘radical left lunatics’ and says Canada could become 51st US state.
- [Why have protests continued for weeks in Mozambique?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/why-have-protests-continued-for-weeks-in-mozambique/): Hundreds shot, thousands arrested in crackdown since disputed presidential election in October.
- [Protests in Syria after ‘old’ video shows attack on Alawite shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/protests-in-syria-after-old-video-shows-attack-on-alawite-shrine/): Thousands hit the streets as police impose curfews in four cities as a preventive measure.
- [Jailbreak amid Mozambique protests sees 1,500 prisoners escape, 33 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/jailbreak-amid-mozambique-protests-sees-1500-prisoners-escape-33-killed/): Suspected riot erupts inside prison in Maputo, with some officials denying incident is linked to post-election unrest.
- [Calls for global peace during Christmas celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/calls-for-global-peace-during-christmas-celebrations/): Christians worldwide observe Christmas, but celebrations are subdued in Bethlehem during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Japan Raises Concerns Over China's Territorial Disputes With Other Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/japan-raises-concerns-over-chinas-territorial-disputes-with-other-nations/): Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, on his first trip to China since assuming the post in October, sounded positive after meetings with Chinese Premier and Foreign Minister.
- [Embattled Trudeau In Christmas Message Asks Canadians To Set Divisions Aside | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/embattled-trudeau-in-christmas-message-asks-canadians-to-set-divisions-aside-watch/): Justin Trudeau asked Canadians to embrace the festive cheer and set all political division aside in his Christmas message.
- [UK's King Charles, Under Cancer Treatment, Hails Doctors In Christmas Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/uks-king-charles-under-cancer-treatment-hails-doctors-in-christmas-speech/): The year has been traumatic for the royals after Buckingham Palace said in February the 76-year-old had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.
- [‘Putin Deliberately Chose Christmas To…’: Zelenskyy Slams Russia Over Energy Grid Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/putin-deliberately-chose-christmas-to-zelenskyy-slams-russia-over-energy-grid-strikes/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin choosing Christmas to attack is inhumane.
- [‘Terror Attack’: Russian Company Owning Cargo Ship That Exploded In Mediterranean Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/terror-attack-russian-company-owning-cargo-ship-that-exploded-in-mediterranean-claims/): Russian state owner says cargo ship blast in the Mediterranean sea was ‘terrorist attack’.
- [Pope Francis Calls Upon People To 'Silence Arms, Overcome Divisions' In Christmas Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/pope-francis-calls-upon-people-to-silence-arms-overcome-divisions-in-christmas-address/): Pope Francis called for arms to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine and in the Middle East, singling out Christian communities in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
- [Gunmen Open Fire at Haiti’s Largest Hospital, Killing 3, Haitians "Massacred" for Practicing Voodoo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/gunmen-open-fire-at-haitis-largest-hospital-killing-3-haitians-massacred-for-practicing-voodoo/): On December 25, armed men opened fire on journalists and police gathered for the reopening of Haiti’s largest hospital, killing at least three, including two reporters. The attack, attributed to the Viv Ansanm gang, also wounded several others. Local media reported the incident occurred at the State University of Haiti Hospital in Port-au-Prince. Prime Minister’s […]
- [Houses Of Christian Tripura Community Torched In Bangladesh On Christmas Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/houses-of-christian-tripura-community-torched-in-bangladesh-on-christmas-eve/): 17 homes of Christian Tripura community in Bandarban were torched by “unknown miscreants”.
- ['Surrender Or Burial', Erdogan Warns Kurd Fighters, Syria Slams Khamenei Call To Sow 'Chaos'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/surrender-or-burial-erdogan-warns-kurd-fighters-syria-slams-khamenei-call-to-sow-chaos/): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on December 25 that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down their weapons or “be buried”, amid hostilities between Turkey-backed Syrian fighters and the militants since the fall of Bashar al-Assad this month.Following Assad’s departure, Ankara has repeatedly insisted that the Kurdish YPG militia must disband, asserting that the […]
- [Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/is-russia-planning-a-false-flag-attack-on-moldova/): Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region.
- [Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks face challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-talks-face-challenges/): At least 25 people killed across Palestinian enclave since dawn as Hamas says new conditions by Israel delay ceasefire.
- [Erdogan says YPG ‘will be buried’ in Syria if it doesn’t lay down arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/erdogan-says-ypg-will-be-buried-in-syria-if-it-doesnt-lay-down-arms/): Ankara has repeatedly insisted that the Kurdish YPG militia must disband and called on the US to stop supporting it.
- [Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan Hours After Envoy's Kabul Visit, Taliban Vow To Punish ‘Cowardly Act'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/pakistan-strikes-afghanistan-hours-after-envoys-kabul-visit-taliban-vow-to-punish-cowardly-act/): Pakistan airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan on December 24 killed 46 civilians, including women and children, according to the Taliban. The strikes targeted four areas in Paktika province, with Afghan officials identifying many victims as Waziristani refugees. Pakistan’s military claimed the airstrikes targeted “terrorist hideouts,” killing 20 militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Tensions between Pakistan […]
- [Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/desi-bouterse-surinames-fugitive-former-president-dies-at-79/): Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists.
- [Sajad Shakoor brings hope and halal meals to California prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/sajad-shakoor-brings-hope-and-halal-meals-to-california-prisoners/): Shakoor spent 15 years in prison where he learned to love cooking. He turned the passion into a career after his release
- [Russia Bound Azerbaijan Airlines Plane With Over 60 Passengers Crashes Near Kazakhstan's Aktau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/russia-bound-azerbaijan-airlines-plane-with-over-60-passengers-crashes-near-kazakhstans-aktau/): Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with 67 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials say.Authorities in Azerbaijan, where the flight originated, say there were at least 30 survivors.Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 caught fire as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the Kazakh city of Aktau.The plane was en […]
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Survivor Captures Footage From Inside Plane After Deadly Crash | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/azerbaijan-airlines-survivor-captures-footage-from-inside-plane-after-deadly-crash-video/): A flyer inside the crashed flight captured footage following moments after the crash.
- [Bangladesh Court Frees BNP Leader #AbdusSalamPintu | #TheRightStand with Anand Narasimhan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/bangladesh-court-frees-bnp-leader-abdussalampintu-therightstand-with-anand-narasimhan-news18/): Bangladesh Court frees former BNP minister who funded PAK based terrorist to attack on IndiaWatch with Anand Narasimhan | News18 n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/at-christmas-pope-calls-for-silence-of-arms-says-gaza-situation-grave/): In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.
- [Syrian armed groups to unite under one army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/syrian-armed-groups-to-unite-under-one-army/): Syrian factions agree to disband and come together to form a national army, under the new Ministry of Defence.
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts-shooting-jets-of-lava-into-the-sky/): The eruption remains within the mountain’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- [Made International Payments Using Bitcoins Mined In Russia: Russian Finance Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/made-international-payments-using-bitcoins-mined-in-russia-russian-finance-minister/): Anton Siluanov said transactions using bitcoins are already ongoing and began as part of an experimental regime to counter Western sanctions.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Son Claims Yunus Govt Weaponising Judiciary For 'Political Witch Hunt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/sheikh-hasinas-son-claims-yunus-govt-weaponising-judiciary-for-political-witch-hunt/): Wazed’s allegations, as a long post on X, came two days after the interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking Hasina’s extradition from India.
- [‘Hanukkah Sameach’: PM Modi Extends Hanukkah Greetings To Israeli PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/hanukkah-sameach-pm-modi-extends-hanukkah-greetings-to-israeli-pm-netanyahu/): PM Modi said he hopes the radiance of Hannukah will illuminate the lives of people with hope and peace.
- [Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/iran-says-syrias-future-unclear-after-foreign-minister-hits-back/): The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria.
- [Disabled boy in Gaza dreams of playing with friends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/disabled-boy-in-gaza-dreams-of-playing-with-friends/): Mohammed Saeed Shabaan is an 8-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza who lost his limbs in a fire several years ago.
- [Sombre Christmas in the occupied city of Bethlehem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/sombre-christmas-in-the-occupied-city-of-bethlehem/): There are no Christmas decorations or lit trees for Palestinian Christians in the city of Bethlehem.
- [Kazakhstan Plane Crash | 32 People Survive After Passenger Plane Crashes Near Kazakhstan's Aktau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/kazakhstan-plane-crash-32-people-survive-after-passenger-plane-crashes-near-kazakhstans-aktau/): CNN-News18 accesses exclusive footage of rescue teams looking for survivors32 people have survived after a passenger plane on way to Russia crashes near Kazakhstan’s Aktau n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Denmark Boosts Defence Spending For Greenland After Trump Offers To 'Buy' Strategic Arctic Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/denmark-boosts-defence-spending-for-greenland-after-trump-offers-to-buy-strategic-arctic-island/): The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory.Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the package was a “double digit billion amount” in krone, or at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn).He described the timing of the announcement as […]
- [Maniac Slashes Two People In New York City’s Grand Central Station In Separate Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/maniac-slashes-two-people-in-new-york-citys-grand-central-station-in-separate-attacks/): The maniac knifed a man after an argument and then ran up some stairs and slashed another woman on the neck after getting into an argument with her.
- [Canada Introduces Changes In Express Entry System, Indian Aspirants Likely To Be Impacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/canada-introduces-changes-in-express-entry-system-indian-aspirants-likely-to-be-impacted/): The changes in the Express Entry system in Canada will come into effect in spring 2025 after which those applying for PR will not get extra points for holding job offers.
- [NORAD, US Army Wing Tracking Santa Claus, Confirms His Christmas Deliveries Have Begun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/norad-us-army-wing-tracking-santa-claus-confirms-his-christmas-deliveries-have-begun/): NORAD, a US military command, began tracking Santa in 1955. Each year children receive real-time updates on his worldwide gift delivery.
- [Video: Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/video-passenger-plane-crashes-in-kazakhstan-during-emergency-landing/): An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after requesting an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.
- [Syrian Christians attend first Christmas Eve service since al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/syrian-christians-attend-first-christmas-eve-service-since-al-assads-fall/): Sednaya’s historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by a decade of war.
- [Christmas Is Celebrated As A Second Valentine's Day In Japan. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/christmas-is-celebrated-as-a-second-valentines-day-in-japan-heres-why/): After the Second World War, American culture began to spread in Japan, bringing Christmas along with it. Over time, the holiday evolved into something uniquely Japanese
- [Firefighter Bodycam Footage Shows Kazakhstan Crash Aftermath | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/firefighter-bodycam-footage-shows-kazakhstan-crash-aftermath-watch/): Bodycam footage released by Kazakh rescuers showed the rescue operation undertaken following the Azerbaijan plane crash.
- [Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/nigerias-celebratory-detty-december-turns-sombre-amid-economic-woes/): Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.
- [Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/could-the-houthis-be-next-yemenis-reflect-on-the-fall-of-syrias-al-assad/): Bashar al-Assad’s fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.
- ['Most Victims Were Refugees': Taliban Says Pakistan Air Strikes Killed 46 People in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/most-victims-were-refugees-taliban-says-pakistan-air-strikes-killed-46-people-in-afghanistan/): Mohammad Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed that 50 people, including 27 women and children, have died in the strikes.
- [Oxygen Tank Inside Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Exploded Moments Before Crash: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/oxygen-tank-inside-azerbaijan-airlines-flight-exploded-moments-before-crash-reports/): An oxygen tank exploded and people fell unconscious moments before the plane crashed.
- [Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/russian-attacks-kill-one-in-ukraine-damage-energy-infrastructure/): One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.
- [Palestinian fighters blow up Israeli military vehicle in West Bank clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/palestinian-fighters-blow-up-israeli-military-vehicle-in-west-bank-clashes/): Hamas’ armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked as clashes continue.
- [Houthi Missile Sends Israelis to Shelters "5th Time in a Week", Iran Slams IDF for Haniyeh's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/houthi-missile-sends-israelis-to-shelters-5th-time-in-a-week-iran-slams-idf-for-haniyehs-killing/): On December 24, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at central Israel, targeting a military site in Tel Aviv. The Israeli military intercepted the projectile before it crossed into Israeli territory. This attack follows a previous missile launch from the Houthis the night before. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed retaliation, […]
- [Watch: Princess Charlotte's Mischievous Reactions At Kate Middleton's Christmas Carol Service Steal The Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/watch-princess-charlottes-mischievous-reactions-at-kate-middletons-christmas-carol-service-steal-the-show/): Prince William and Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte was seen helping her brother Louis, known for his funny facial impressions at public events, hold his candle.
- [Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/colombia-is-defending-its-sovereignty-from-the-power-of-global-corporations/): Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.
- [Did artificial intelligence shape the 2024 US election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/did-artificial-intelligence-shape-the-2024-us-election/): Experts feared AI deepfakes in elections, but traditional misinformation methods like social media claims prevailed.
- [Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/pakistan-air-strikes-in-afghanistan-spark-taliban-warning-of-retaliation/): The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistani Taliban.
- [Pakistan Launches Rare Airstrikes In Afghanistan, 20 Killed | Pakistan Afghanistan War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/pakistan-launches-rare-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-20-killed-pakistan-afghanistan-war-news18/): | Pakistan Launches Rare Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Killing 20; Taliban Threatens Retaliation. Taliban Govt Says ‘It Will Retaliate’ n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Video Shows Pakistan's Airstrikes On Afghanistan's Paktika Province That Killed 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/video-shows-pakistans-airstrikes-on-afghanistans-paktika-province-that-killed-20/): The airstrikes targeted militant hideouts of Pakistani Taliban, which have been responsible for several deadly attacks in Pakistan.
- [25 Survive Azerbaijan Airlines Crash In Kazakhstan, 42 Feared Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/25-survive-azerbaijan-airlines-crash-in-kazakhstan-42-feared-dead/): An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan today. There were reportedly 25 survivors on the plane.
- [Photos: Moments of joy and hope in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/photos-moments-of-joy-and-hope-in-2024/): In 12 frames, people around the world – playing, celebrating, dancing and smiling – as we look back through 2024.
- [Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/azerbaijan-passenger-plane-crashes-in-kazakhstan/): Authorities says 14 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near the city of Aktau.
- [Christmas for pessimists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/christmas-for-pessimists/): This year, a chance encounter with a fellow pessimist helped me find some Christmas magic in the imperial capital.
- ['Irony Of Fate': Denmark Boosts Greenland Defence After Trump Pushes For US Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/irony-of-fate-denmark-boosts-greenland-defence-after-trump-pushes-for-us-control/): Trump recently said bringing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, under US control was an “absolute necessity”, which was met with scorn from the island’s letters.
- [Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Could Go Bankrupt In 2025? ‘No Substantial Income…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-could-go-bankrupt-in-2025-no-substantial-income/): Royal Family News: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a £80 million contract with the streaming giant in 2020 after they stepped down as senior working royals.
- [Passenger Plane On Way To Russia Crashes Near Kazakhstan's Aktau, Many Feared Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/passenger-plane-on-way-to-russia-crashes-near-kazakhstans-aktau-many-feared-dead/): The ill-fated plane was travelling from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya but was rerouted due to fog in Grozny, as per reports.
- [The Moment When Passenger Plane With 72 On Board Crashed In Kazakhstan | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/the-moment-when-passenger-plane-with-72-on-board-crashed-in-kazakhstan-watch/): According to local news agency Tengrinews, the aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, went down near the Kazakh city of Aktau.
- [Bangladesh Releases Terrorists | Bangladeshi Court Frees Leader Linked to Terror Plots Against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/bangladesh-releases-terrorists-bangladeshi-court-frees-leader-linked-to-terror-plots-against-india/): | Bangladeshi court sparks outrage as it frees BNP leader Abdus Salam Pintu, accused of aiding HuJI and PoK-based terrorists in plotting attacks on A Bangladesh court has freed BNP member Abdus Salam Pintu, known for aiding Pakistan-based HuJI and PoK terrorists in attacking India. The move raises questions about justice and counter-terror efforts. Find […]
- [The Bald Eagle Is US' Official Bird Now. It's Joe Biden's Choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/the-bald-eagle-is-us-official-bird-now-its-joe-bidens-choice/): The flurry of activity comes as Joe Biden is pushing his final priorities before handing power to President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20.
- [South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/south-koreas-yoon-defies-second-summons-over-martial-law-decree/): Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.
- [‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/im-broken-the-women-enduring-domestic-violence-amid-israeli-war-on-gaza/): As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.
- [Russia Launches 'Massive' Missile Attack At Ukraine's Kharkiv, Moscow Shoots Down 59 Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/russia-launches-massive-missile-attack-at-ukraines-kharkiv-moscow-shoots-down-59-drones/): Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said a series of explosions were heard in the city as ballistic missiles were seen heading towards the city.
- [US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/us-uk-eu-condemn-pakistans-convictions-for-civilians-why-it-matters/): The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1035/): Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Vows Death Penalty For 'Rapists, Murderers, Monsters To Protect Americans'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/donald-trump-vows-death-penalty-for-rapists-murderers-monsters-to-protect-americans/): This comes as Joe Biden, in his final month in office, announced he was converting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal inmates awaiting execution to life without the possibility of parole.
- [US Air Force's Christmas Message: Santa's Work Will Not Be Affected By 'Mystery Drones'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/us-air-forces-christmas-message-santas-work-will-not-be-affected-by-mystery-drones/): Santa’s journey this year comes after weeks of mysterious sightings of alleged drones in New Jersey, sparking worldwide curiosity.
- [Israeli forces kill at least 8 in occupied West Bank raids, drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/israeli-forces-kill-at-least-8-in-occupied-west-bank-raids-drone-strikes/): Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid.
- [IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/imf-egypt-reach-deal-to-unlock-1-2bn-to-shore-up-strained-public-finances/): Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.
- [Sunita Williams' Christmas Photo Sparks Conspiracy Theories. Here's What NASA Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/sunita-williams-christmas-photo-sparks-conspiracy-theories-heres-what-nasa-said/): Sunita Williams appeared with other NASA astronauts wearing Santa caps near a Christmas tree, sparking speculation on whether they were actually in space.
- [Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/taiwan-struggles-to-reconcile-climate-ambitions-and-chip-manufacturing/): The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.
- [US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/us-government-agency-targeting-foreign-disinformation-shuts-down/): State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.
- [Iran Denounces Israel's 'Brazen Admission' Of Killing Ismail Haniyeh: 'Heinous Crime'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/iran-denounces-israels-brazen-admission-of-killing-ismail-haniyeh-heinous-crime/): Ismail Haniyeh, who was seen as leading Hamas’s negotiation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, was killed in a guesthouse in Tehran on July 31.
- [Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes In Afghanistan Killing 15, Taliban Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/25/pakistan-conducts-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-killing-15-taliban-vows-retaliation/): The Taliban’s Ministry of Defence has vowed to retaliate following the airstrike on Barmal, Paktika.
- [Armed men open fire on journalists during reopening of Haiti hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/armed-men-open-fire-on-journalists-during-reopening-of-haiti-hospital/): Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence is rare.
- [At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/24/at-least-21-killed-in-mozambique-unrest-after-top-courts-election-decision/): After Monday’s ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.
- [Should boxing be banned as a sport?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/should-boxing-be-banned-as-a-sport/): Recent high-profile bouts are making boxing as popular as ever but science points to potential risks for the athletes.
- [Rebels Nab Assad's Sednaya Torture In-Charge, Iran Rejects 'Baseless' Claims Of Syria Interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/rebels-nab-assads-sednaya-torture-in-charge-iran-rejects-baseless-claims-of-syria-interference/): Syria’s new authorities arrested Mohammed Kanjo Hassan, a former military official who issued death sentences at Sednaya prison. Hassan, arrested after deadly clashes in Tartus, is the highest-ranking officer detained since President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Additionally, Syria’s new rulers appointed Anas Hassan Khattab, a former Al-Qaeda commander, as head of the intelligence agency. Meanwhile, tensions […]
- [NASA Spacecraft Makes History, Survives Closest-Ever Approach To Sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/nasa-spacecraft-makes-history-survives-closest-ever-approach-to-sun/): NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, which has swept the Sun 21 times, came within 3.8 million miles from the solar surface while moving at 430,000 miles per hour, while enduring brutal temperatures.
- [Manmohan Singh Offered Scholarships For My Children When I Was In Jail: Malaysian PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/manmohan-singh-offered-scholarships-for-my-children-when-i-was-in-jail-malaysian-pm/): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the former prime minister, who died Thursday, as “the midwife of India’s emergence as one of the world’s economic giants”.
- [Bangladesh's Yunus Offers Condolences On 'Close Friend' Manmohan Singh's Demise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/bangladeshs-yunus-offers-condolences-on-close-friend-manmohan-singhs-demise/): Referring to him as a “close friend”, Yunus described Manmohan Singh as a person of great humility, a visionary leader and a statesman and praised his unwavering dedication for people’s welfare.
- [When Manmohan Singh's 'People Of India Love You' Remark To US' Bush Created A Flutter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/when-manmohan-singhs-people-of-india-love-you-remark-to-us-bush-created-a-flutter/): Manmohan Singh’s gushing praise of Bush in what was seen as a sweeping declaration created a flutter.
- ['At Least One Loud Bang Before...': Passenger Recounts Horror Of Azerbaijan Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/at-least-one-loud-bang-before-passenger-recounts-horror-of-azerbaijan-plane-crash/): Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting.
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Links Plane Crash To 'Physical And Technical External Interference'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/azerbaijan-airlines-links-plane-crash-to-physical-and-technical-external-interference/): Post Content
- [Did a Russian ‘shadow ship’ cut the Finland-Estonia undersea Baltic cable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/did-a-russian-shadow-ship-cut-the-finland-estonia-undersea-baltic-cable/): Finnish authorities have boarded a ship in the Baltic Sea that the West suspects is linked to Russia.
- [Doctors and patients forced out of Gaza hospital during Israeli raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/doctors-and-patients-forced-out-of-gaza-hospital-during-israeli-raid/): Israeli forces have reportedly stormed northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital and forced out all the patients and staff.
- [Who Is Abdul Rehman Makki? Lashkar Terrorist And 26/11 Attack Plotter Dies In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/who-is-abdul-rehman-makki-lashkar-terrorist-and-26-11-attack-plotter-dies-in-pakistan/): Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki was a Lashkar terrorist who died in Pakistan. He was involved in planning several terror attacks in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- [Days After Deadly Plane Crash, Azerbaijan Airlines Suspends Flights To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/days-after-deadly-plane-crash-azerbaijan-airlines-suspends-flights-to-russia/): The suspension of flights comes as analysts and media reports claim the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet was shot down by Russian air forces.
- [Hafiz Saeed's Brother-In-Law And Close Aide Abdul Rahman Makki Dies In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/hafiz-saeeds-brother-in-law-and-close-aide-abdul-rahman-makki-dies-in-pakistan/): Makki was also head of foreign and political affairs of Jamaat-ud-Dawa. He was allegedly involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks
- [China Lauds Manmohan Singh’s 'Positive Contribution' To Development of India-China Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/china-lauds-manmohan-singhs-positive-contribution-to-development-of-india-china-relations/): Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Manmohan Singh was a renowned economist of India and had made a positive contribution to the development of India-China relations.
- [Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/photos-russia-ukraine-war-in-2024/): ‘All-encompassing’ war nears three years with Ukrainian soldiers losing morale and territory.
- [North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/north-korean-soldier-captured-in-ukraine-war-dies-south-koreas-spy-agency/): Intel report comes days after Ukraine’s president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers ‘killed or wounded’ in combat.
- [Prince Harry Wanted Role In Royal Family But Queen Elizabeth 'Hated' The Idea Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/prince-harry-wanted-role-in-royal-family-but-queen-elizabeth-hated-the-idea-because/): Royal Family News: Prince Harry wanted to be “half in the royal family and half out”, a royal author claimed but Queen Elizabeth II was unsure of this arrangement.
- [Pizza Delivery Boy Stabs Woman 14 Times Over Rs 170 Tip. Victim Later Finds Out She's Pregnant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/pizza-delivery-boy-stabs-woman-14-times-over-rs-170-tip-victim-later-finds-out-shes-pregnant/): In a turn of events, the injured woman while being treated for her wounds at a local hospital found out that she was pregnant.
- [Abdul Rehman Makki, 26/11 Terror Attacks Accused Dies In Pakistan | 26/11 Attack News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/abdul-rehman-makki-26-11-terror-attacks-accused-dies-in-pakistan-26-11-attack-news-news18/): | Abdul Rehman Makki, 26/11 terror attacks accused dies in . The LeT deputy leader died of a heart attack after undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lahore n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Osamu Suzuki, Who Led Japanese Automaker Into India, Passes Away At 94](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/osamu-suzuki-who-led-japanese-automaker-into-india-passes-away-at-94/): Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
- [Israel attacks Yemen’s main airport while UN health chief boards flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/israel-attacks-yemens-main-airport-while-un-health-chief-boards-flight/): Israel attacked Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday.
- [India announces seven days of mourning for ex-PM Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/india-announces-seven-days-of-mourning-for-ex-pm-manmohan-singh/): Singh, one of the architects of India’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, held office from 2004 to 2014.
- [Mohamed Salah on Liverpool’s League title bid: This year feels different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/mohamed-salah-on-liverpools-league-title-bid-this-year-feels-different/): Salah commented after Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
- [South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/south-korean-parliament-votes-to-impeach-acting-president/): South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.
- [US 'Helps' Israel In Cutting 'Iran Terror Arm' In Yemen, Houthis Fire Missile To Avenge Sanaa Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/us-helps-israel-in-cutting-iran-terror-arm-in-yemen-houthis-fire-missile-to-avenge-sanaa-strike/): On December 26, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Yemen, targeting civilian facilities in Sanaa and Hodeidah with US-UK coordination. The operation, involving 100 aircraft, destroyed Sanaa Airport’s control tower and landing aids, as well as infrastructure in Hodeidah. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized the goal of eradicating Iran-linked terrorist groups. UN officials condemned the […]
- [South Korea's Opposition-Controlled National Assembly Votes to Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/south-koreas-opposition-controlled-national-assembly-votes-to-impeach-acting-president-han-duck-soo/): Han’s impeachment means he will be stripped of the powers and duties of the president until the Constitutional Court decides whether to dismiss or reinstate him.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,037](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1037/): Here are the key developments on the 1,037th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Two sailors killed in annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/two-sailors-killed-in-annual-sydney-to-hobart-yacht-race/): Crew members died after being struck by the sail boom in separate incidents, organisers say.
- [India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/indias-top-order-in-trouble-against-australia-on-second-day-of-fourth-test/): Steve Smith’s heroics and India’s late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test.
- [Vladimir Putin Predicts Russia Will Win Ukraine War In 2025: 'God Is With Us'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/vladimir-putin-predicts-russia-will-win-ukraine-war-in-2025-god-is-with-us/): Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that God is on the side of his country when he was asked whether Moscow would secure victory in 2025.
- [Japan's ‘Black Widow’ Killer Chisako Kakehi, Who Murdered Her Lovers With Cyanide, Dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/japans-black-widow-killer-chisako-kakehi-who-murdered-her-lovers-with-cyanide-dies/): Chisako Kakehi was sentenced to death for the murder of three men, including her husband, and the attempted murder of another man about a decade ago in a case that gripped Japan.
- ['Mild-Mannered, Reluctant King': How World Media Covered Manmohan Singh's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/mild-mannered-reluctant-king-how-world-media-covered-manmohan-singhs-death/): Former PM Manmohan Singh’s death was covered globally with several media outlets highlighting his contributions, controversies, and legacy.
- [Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Slams Racism Against Indians: ‘My Stepdad’s Indian And...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/elon-musks-ex-grimes-slams-racism-against-indians-my-stepdads-indian-and/): Sharing that she grew up in a half-Indian household after her mother married Ravi Sidhoo, the director of Vancouver-based East India Carpets, Grimes said, “My stepdad’s Indian.”
- [‘Modern slavery’: Trapped in Iraq, Nigerian women cry out for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/modern-slavery-trapped-in-iraq-nigerian-women-cry-out-for-help/): Nigerian women recruited to work as domestic helpers in the Middle Eastern country say they face severe abuse.
- [FBI ‘Found Covid Was Leaked From China Lab’ But Joe Biden Was Kept In Dark: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/fbi-found-covid-was-leaked-from-china-lab-but-joe-biden-was-kept-in-dark-report/): Covid lab leak theory: Intelligence officials excluded the findings from the report which was sent to US President Joe Biden, as per the report.
- [Elon Musk Is Planning His Very Own City In Texas: Can Anyone Move To 'Starbase'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/elon-musk-is-planning-his-very-own-city-in-texas-can-anyone-move-to-starbase/): Starbase will be located in coastal South Texas which is home to the SpaceX rocket launch facilities. If the city comes into existence, it will be a first for any company or business leader in the world.
- [WHO chief says he was metres away from Israeli attack on Yemen airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/who-chief-says-he-was-metres-away-from-israeli-attack-on-yemen-airport/): Houthi media says three people killed in the attacks on the airport and three killed after Israel hit city of Hodeidah.
- [South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as currency plunges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/south-koreas-acting-president-faces-impeachment-vote-as-currency-plunges/): Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.
- ['When He Speaks, People Listen': From Obama To Merkel, How Global Leaders Saw Dr Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/when-he-speaks-people-listen-from-obama-to-merkel-how-global-leaders-saw-dr-manmohan-singh/): While late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe considered Dr Manmohan Singh his “guru”, former US President Barack Obama saw him as a “historic figure.”
- [Denmark Strait Cataract: World's Tallest And Largest Waterfall Hidden Under Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/denmark-strait-cataract-worlds-tallest-and-largest-waterfall-hidden-under-water/): The Denmark Strait Cataract lies in the Arctic Circle between Greenland and Iceland. Spanning an area of 480 kilometres, it reaches a height of 3,505 metres, making it the tallest and largest waterfall in the world
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Says H-1B 'Broken' But A Solution For US Is Fewer Reruns Of 'Friends' Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/vivek-ramaswamy-says-h-1b-broken-but-a-solution-for-us-is-fewer-reruns-of-friends-show/): Calling for a cultural shift, Vivek Ramaswamy asserted, “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long.”
- [How World Leaders Paid Tribute To Manmohan Singh: 'One Of India’s Most Illustrious Sons'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/how-world-leaders-paid-tribute-to-manmohan-singh-one-of-indias-most-illustrious-sons/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Manmohan Singh a “champion of the US-India strategic partnership” and reflected on his role in advancing the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.
- [What climate records were broken in 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/what-climate-records-were-broken-in-2024-2/): As global temperatures continue to climb, 2024 is poised to overtake 2023 as the hottest year in recorded history.
- [WHO Chief Caught Up In Israeli Strike On Yemen Airport: 'Just A Few Meters From...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/who-chief-caught-up-in-israeli-strike-on-yemen-airport-just-a-few-meters-from/): The Israeli military said it attacked infrastructure used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the international airport in the capital Sanaa.
- [Russia Warns Against Reports Claiming Surface-To-Air Missile Caused Kazakhstan Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/russia-warns-against-reports-claiming-surface-to-air-missile-caused-kazakhstan-plane-crash/): The Kremlin cautioned against speculations regarding the Azerbaijani jet crash, suggesting that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash.
- ['Thoughtful, Honest And A Man With Uncommon Wisdom': When Barack Obama Praised Manmohan Singh At World Forums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/thoughtful-honest-and-a-man-with-uncommon-wisdom-when-barack-obama-praised-manmohan-singh-at-world-forums/): In his memoir “A Promised Land”, former US President Barack Obama paid tribute to Manmohan Singh describing him as a “man with uncommon wisdom”.
- [Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/azerbaijan-probe-finds-russian-missile-caused-deadly-crash-reports-say/): Azerbaijan officials cited in multiple reports say Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 was downed by Russia’s air defences.
- [Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/unlikely-political-thor-emerges-from-south-koreas-martial-law-crisis/): Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik’s rigorous adherence to constitutional procedure seen as key to overturning martial law.
- [France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/france-hands-over-first-base-in-chad-during-withdrawal-from-former-colony/): Chad’s army chief says French troops left in vehicles from base in the north of the country for the capital, N’Djamena.
- [‘Canal is Panamanian’: Panama’s president rejects Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/canal-is-panamanian-panamas-president-rejects-trump-threats/): Jose Raul Mulino rejects prospect of talks with Donald Trump, who threatened US could retake control of Panama Canal.
- [Israel kills five medical staff as another baby freezes to death in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israel-kills-five-medical-staff-as-another-baby-freezes-to-death-in-gaza/): Doctor, lab technician and two maintenance workers among those killed as fourth baby in three days dies of cold.
- [Bangladesh to investigate 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/bangladesh-to-investigate-2009-paramilitary-mutiny-massacre/): Dhaka says it will probe the botched mutiny, including the role of alleged ‘foreign’ backers.
- [Is Israel using starvation as a war tactic in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/is-israel-using-starvation-as-a-war-tactic-in-gaza/): Food supplies are dwindling as Israeli forces continue relentless attacks.
- [Retraction of US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/retraction-of-us-backed-gaza-famine-report-draws-anger-scrutiny/): Report by USAID-funded network said ‘highly likely’ the threshold for famine has been surpassed in northern Gaza.
- [Advocates launch legal push for Argentina, Chile to arrest Israeli soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/advocates-launch-legal-push-for-argentina-chile-to-arrest-israeli-soldier/): Hind Rajab Foundation has been pursuing legal cases against Israeli soldiers across the globe, citing war crimes.
- [Israeli Strikes On Sanaa Airport Miss WHO Chief 'By Metres', Netanyahu Vows To 'Finish' Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israeli-strikes-on-sanaa-airport-miss-who-chief-by-metres-netanyahu-vows-to-finish-houthis/): Israeli officials confirmed that the Air Force carried out its largest strike to date in Yemen, targeting key infrastructure, including Sanaa International Airport. WHO* chief Tedros Adhanom said he and other UN officials were at the airport during the strike, adding that “one of our plane’s crew members was injured.”According to Yemeni media, the control […]
- [‘Son Of Jhelum’: Pakistani Ex-Minister From Imran Khan's Party Pays Tribute To Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/son-of-jhelum-pakistani-ex-minister-from-imran-khans-party-pays-tribute-to-manmohan-singh/): Fawad Chaudhry, a minister in Imran Khan’s cabinet, called Manmohan Singh the ‘son of Jhelum’. Singh was born in undivided India’s Gah, which went to Pakistan after partition.
- [Israel kills five Palestinian journalists in attack on media van](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israel-kills-five-palestinian-journalists-in-attack-on-media-van/): The Israeli genocide has killed at least 38 more Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including five journalists.
- [Syria's New Regime Launches Operation Against Assad Loyalists After Ambush, Three Killed In Tartus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/syrias-new-regime-launches-operation-against-assad-loyalists-after-ambush-three-killed-in-tartus/): Syrian security forces on Thursday launched a security crackdown in a region where 14 policemen were killed a day earlier in an ambush blamed on loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad’s regime, state media reported.The new administration’s security forces said its aim was to “control security, stability, and civil peace, and to pursue the remnants […]
- [Record number of migrants died in attempt to reach Spain this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/record-number-of-migrants-died-in-attempt-to-reach-spain-this-year/): More than 10,000 migrants perished – average of 30 a day – in 2024 while trying to reach Spain, NGO says in new report.
- [Sudan’s war came to represent the worst of humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/sudans-war-came-to-represent-the-worst-of-humanity/): The AU has a responsibility to intervene to protect civilians.
- [India’s former PM Manmohan Singh dies aged 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/indias-former-pm-manmohan-singh-dies-aged-92/): Singh, 92, governed as India’s 14th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014.
- [China Tests 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet, Videos Take Social Media By Surprise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/china-tests-6th-generation-stealth-fighter-jet-videos-take-social-media-by-surprise/): A fifth-generation J-20S was flying along with the sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, China defence observers on social media said.
- [Apathy Or Fear Of Consequences? No Cop Or Bystander Tried To Save A Burning Woman In An NYC Subway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/apathy-or-fear-of-consequences-no-cop-or-bystander-tried-to-save-a-burning-woman-in-an-nyc-subway/): A woman died after she was set on fire by a drunk migrant in a subway in New York City. As the flames engulfed her body, shocking footage revealed how onlookers and even police officers either watched, filmed or walked past without offering any help. Many are speculating that the bystanders’ reluctance to intervene could […]
- [Two-thirds of US adults tuning out political news, poll finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/two-thirds-of-us-adults-tuning-out-political-news-poll-finds/): After months of presidential election coverage, new poll highlights years-long trend of political fatigue in US.
- [Pakistan military court sentences 60 more civilians over pro-Khan protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/pakistan-military-court-sentences-60-more-civilians-over-pro-khan-protests/): Former PM Imran Khan’s nephew, two retired army officers among those sentenced over attacks on military sites in 2023.
- [Russia Asks Trump To Make 'First Move' On Ukraine, Rejects Temporary Truce, Biden Rushes More Arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/russia-asks-trump-to-make-first-move-on-ukraine-rejects-temporary-truce-biden-rushes-more-arms/): Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow rejects a “weak” ceasefire, fearing the West would use it to re-arm Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a legally binding peace deal ensuring security for Russia and its neighbors. Lavrov also highlighted Russia’s willingness to engage with the incoming Trump administration, urging the US to make […]
- ['A Christmas Mircale': Man Reunites With Long-Lost Family 75 Years After Being Adopted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/a-christmas-mircale-man-reunites-with-long-lost-family-75-years-after-being-adopted/): Dixon Handshaw, 75, found his biological family after a change in New York law allowed him to access his birth records.
- [Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport, Hodeidah power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israel-strikes-yemens-sanaa-airport-hodeidah-power-plant/): Israel launches air strikes on Yemen targeting Sanaa airport, military base and a power plant in Hodeidah.
- [Israel Strikes Sana'a Airport In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israel-strikes-sanaa-airport-in-yemen/): Israel carried out strikes at Sana’a Airport In Yemen.
- [Five Airports, Including Four In Moscow, Closed Down Temporarily: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/five-airports-including-four-in-moscow-closed-down-temporarily-report/): The Russian aviation watchdog did not give any reason for the closure of the airports.
- [As Trump’s tariff threat looms, what would a US-Canada ‘trade war’ mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/as-trumps-tariff-threat-looms-what-would-a-us-canada-trade-war-mean/): Experts say 25-percent US tariffs along with retaliatory measures by Canada would hurt economies of both countries.
- [‘Surge of weapons’: How much Ukraine aid did Biden approve after Trump win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/surge-of-weapons-how-much-ukraine-aid-did-biden-approve-after-trump-win/): Fearing new US president will cut help to Kyiv, Biden administration scrambles to send military aid for war with Russia.
- [Video: Hundreds break out from Mozambique prison amid civil unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/video-hundreds-break-out-from-mozambique-prison-amid-civil-unrest/): More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped in Maputo as Mozambique experiences escalating civil unrest.
- [Returning to my destroyed house in Homs, Sarah in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/returning-to-my-destroyed-house-in-homs-sarah-in-syria/): “They stole the life from this house.” Sarah Kassim returns to what is left of her childhood home in Syria.
- [Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years since the Tsunami tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/memorials-held-across-asia-to-mark-20-years-since-the-tsunami-tragedy/): Memorials were held in several countries across Asia for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
- [Bird Hit, Poor Weather Or Russian Missile? Why Did Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash In Kazakhstan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/bird-hit-poor-weather-or-russian-missile-why-did-azerbaijan-airlines-plane-crash-in-kazakhstan/): An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. Passengers wearing oxygen masks were seen before impact, with visible wing damage. Initially attributed to a bird strike, theories suggest Russian air defenses mistook it for a Ukrainian drone. Azerbaijan launched a criminal investigation, working with Kazakh authorities. A black box was recovered […]
- [Protests in Syria as ‘old’ video showing attack on shrine surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/protests-in-syria-as-old-video-showing-attack-on-shrine-surfaces/): Thousands of people in Syria have taken to the streets to protest a video showing an attack on an Alawite shrine.
- [Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/azerbaijan-observes-day-of-mourning-for-air-crash-victims/): An investigation is under way into the cause of the crash that killed 38 of 67 people on board the Embraer 190 aircraft.
- [Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/parliament-blaze-and-a-deadlock-why-is-liberia-in-a-political-crisis/): Are there links between the fire that gutted parts of parliament and a legislative impasse involving Speaker Koffa?
- [Musk’s rise is symptomatic of our neo-feudal capitalist times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/musks-rise-is-symptomatic-of-our-neo-feudal-capitalist-times/): Trump’s ‘billionaire boys club’ has parallels in other supposedly liberal democracies around the world.
- [Israeli Ultranationalist Minister Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa Mosque, Challenging Status Quo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israeli-ultranationalist-minister-ben-gvir-visits-al-aqsa-mosque-challenging-status-quo/): Israel officially upholds decades-old rules barring non-Muslim prayer at Al-Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, also revered by Jews.
- [Israel Hamas War | Five Journalists Killed In Fresh Israeli Strikes On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israel-hamas-war-five-journalists-killed-in-fresh-israeli-strikes-on-gaza/): Five journalists from the Al-Quds Today channel were killed early Thursday when an Israeli airstrike struck their broadcasting van near al-Awda Hospital in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Palestinian officials and media reports.The journalists were covering events at the hospital when the vehicle, marked with the word “PRESS” in large red letters, was hit.The […]
- [Russian Air Missile May Have Shot Down Azerbaijani Aircraft That Killed 38: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/russian-air-missile-may-have-shot-down-azerbaijani-aircraft-that-killed-38-reports/): According to Russian independent media outlet Meduza, footage of the plane shows traces of a large surface-to-air missile impact on the tail section of the plane.
- ['Act Of Sabotage': Official Documents Damaged In Massive Fire At Bangladesh Secretariat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/act-of-sabotage-official-documents-damaged-in-massive-fire-at-bangladesh-secretariat/): The fire broke out in Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat and it was brought under control after nearly six hours of firefighting efforts.
- [Young Prince Takes Over Estranged Harry’s Spot In UK Royal Family's Christmas Tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/young-prince-takes-over-estranged-harrys-spot-in-uk-royal-familys-christmas-tradition/): In a first, Prince George took part in the Sandringham football tradition, filling Prince Harry’s role amid ongoing family tensions.
- [Babies in Gaza die of hypothermia as living conditions worsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/babies-in-gaza-die-of-hypothermia-as-living-conditions-worsen/): Doctors say three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in a displacement camp in southern Gaza.
- [Curry’s Olympics, NBA LeBron-Bronny, and Caitlin Clark fever: 2024 review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/currys-olympics-nba-lebron-bronny-and-caitlin-clark-fever-2024-review/): Basketball took off in 2024, taking centre stage on the global sports news calendar at key points of the year.
- [Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/memorials-held-across-asia-to-mark-20-years-of-devastating-tsunami/): The 2004 tsunami caused devastation across 14 countries, killing 220,000. Asia holds memorials honouring the lives lost.
- [Three babies freeze to death in Gaza refugee camp amid Israeli blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/three-babies-freeze-to-death-in-gaza-refugee-camp-amid-israeli-blockade/): Father of three-week-old victim Sila Mahmoud al-Faseeh says family slept on cold sand in tent exposed to bitter winds.
- [South Korea’s opposition files motion to impeach acting president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/south-koreas-opposition-files-motion-to-impeach-acting-president/): Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.
- [Truce Path To Nowhere, Any Ukraine Deal Should Guarantee Russia’s Security: Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/truce-path-to-nowhere-any-ukraine-deal-should-guarantee-russias-security-lavrov/): Lavrov said a weak truce agreement will allow Western nations to arm Ukraine once more.
- [Taiwan Holds First War Game to Counter China’s Military Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/taiwan-holds-first-war-game-to-counter-chinas-military-pressure/): Taiwan’s first war game focused on countering grey-zone warfare and preparing for possible Chinese invasions.
- [Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/australias-batsmen-take-control-against-india-on-day-one-of-fourth-test/): Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne.
- [In Quneitra, nobody can celebrate al-Assad’s fall amid Israel’s invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/in-quneitra-nobody-can-celebrate-al-assads-fall-amid-israels-invasion/): Israel has taken advantage of the collapse of the al-Assad regime to advance into southwestern Syria.
- [This Woman Was Encouraging Her Husband To Cheat, He Wised Up To Her Con In Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/this-woman-was-encouraging-her-husband-to-cheat-he-wised-up-to-her-con-in-time/): A Chinese husband grew suspicious of his wife’s unusual behaviour, uncovering a shocking marriage fraud. The wife and her boyfriend, burdened with debt, conspired with accomplices to trap a man via a matchmaking app
- [Aleppo’s soap makers, now making their soaps in a free Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/aleppos-soap-makers-now-making-their-soaps-in-a-free-syria/): The al-Jubailis have owned and operated their soap factory for generations, and they plan to keep doing so.
- [Israeli public focused on hostages as famine looms in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/israeli-public-focused-on-hostages-as-famine-looms-in-gaza/): “The Israeli public is overwhelmed with the issue of the hostages.”
- [Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/biden-condemns-russias-outrageous-christmas-attack-on-ukraine/): Biden promises surge in weapons deliveries to Ukraine after drone and missile barrage hits its power grid.
- [Video: Israeli attack kills five journalists inside press vehicle in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/26/video-israeli-attack-kills-five-journalists-inside-press-vehicle-in-gaza/): Five Journalists from Al-Quds Today channel have been killed by an Israeli military strike on their broadcasting van.
- [New Georgian president sworn in as predecessor refuses to stand aside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/new-georgian-president-sworn-in-as-predecessor-refuses-to-stand-aside/): Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia’s new president as pro-EU predecessor refuses to recognise his legitimacy.
- [Ex-Footballer Mikhail Kavelashvili Becomes Georgia's New President Amid Political Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/ex-footballer-mikhail-kavelashvili-becomes-georgias-new-president-amid-political-crisis/): Kavelashvili’s inauguration is expected to further escalate months-long pro-EU protests, as demonstrators accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of “stealing” the October general elections.
- [Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/calls-for-the-release-of-gaza-hospital-director-detained-by-israel/): Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel.
- [Amsterdam-Bound Plane Slides Off Runway During Emergency Landing In Norway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/amsterdam-bound-plane-slides-off-runway-during-emergency-landing-in-norway-video/): An Amsterdam-bound flight veered off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway after an emergency landing
- [‘Should I Say My Last Words’: Jeju Air Flyer's Last Message To Family Moments Before Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/should-i-say-my-last-words-jeju-air-flyers-last-message-to-family-moments-before-plane-crash/): A Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 on board. A heartbreaking message that a flyer wrote to a family member moments before the plane crash has surfaced.
- ["Patients Stripped Naked, IDF Shot Through Windows.." Over 240, Including Kamal Adwan Director Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/patients-stripped-naked-idf-shot-through-windows-over-240-including-kamal-adwan-director-held/): The Israeli military completed an operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, detaining 240 individuals, including hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya, suspected of Hamas ties. The IDF claimed the hospital was used as a Hamas stronghold, finding weapons and arresting operatives allegedly involved in attacks, including the October 7 assault. Hamas denied these allegations and […]
- [Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 151](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/passenger-plane-crashes-at-south-korean-airport-killing-151/): Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
- [A Year of Youth Protests: Reclaiming Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/a-year-of-youth-protests-reclaiming-power/): On The Stream: We look back at various student protest movements prompted by young people in 2024.
- [Bird Strike, Landing Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: Series Of Events In South Korea Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/bird-strike-landing-gear-glitch-belly-landing-series-of-events-in-south-korea-plane-crash/): The death toll in South Korea plane crash has climbed to 85, with reports claiming that two people have been rescued and all others are feared dead.
- [179 Feared Dead As Plane Crashes Into A Wall And Bursts Into Flames At South Korea's Muan Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/179-feared-dead-as-plane-crashes-into-a-wall-and-bursts-into-flames-at-south-koreas-muan-airport/): A Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, crashed at the Muan International Airport in South Korea , likely killing 179 of the 181 people onboard. Two survivors – one crew member and one passenger, were pulled from the wreckage, but rescuers have warned that there is little hope of finding anyone else alive. The […]
- [South Korea Plane Crash LIVE: Boeing Extends Condolences After 179 Die In Jeju Air Mishap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/south-korea-plane-crash-live-boeing-extends-condolences-after-179-die-in-jeju-air-mishap/): South Korea Plane Crash LIVE: A major plane crash in South Korea left 179 dead, while only two survived the accident.
- [New Footage Claims To Show Bird Hit, Sparks In Engine Before Deadly South Korea Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/new-footage-claims-to-show-bird-hit-sparks-in-engine-before-deadly-south-korea-plane-crash/): A bird strike is suspected to have caused the malfunction in the landing gear of the Boeing 737-800 jet, leading to its fatal crash at South Korea’s Muan Airport.
- [Jeju Air Flight Crash Lands In South Korea, 181 Were Onboard, Over 85 Casualties Reported |  News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/jeju-air-flight-crash-lands-in-south-korea-181-were-onboard-over-85-casualties-reported-news18/): A flight from Thailand to South Korea’s Muan International Airport turned fatal for scores of people after the plane veered off the runway and burst into flames early Sunday. The crash has resulted in the death of 85 people so far. The flight, said to be a Boeing 737-800, was carrying 175 passengers and six […]
- [Air Canada Plane Narrowly Escapes Disaster As Aircraft Skids Down Runway, Wing Catches Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/air-canada-plane-narrowly-escapes-disaster-as-aircraft-skids-down-runway-wing-catches-fire-video/): The passengers gave a detailed account of the fearful incident and said that they saw fire emitting off the wing of the Air Canada plane on Saturday night.
- [Death Toll Mounts To 62 In South Korea Plane Crash | South Korea News | South Korea Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/death-toll-mounts-to-62-in-south-korea-plane-crash-south-korea-news-south-korea-plane-crash/): | Death toll mounts to 62 in South Korea Plane Crash n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/chad-votes-in-first-parliamentary-election-in-over-a-decade-what-to-know/): The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.
- [29 Killed As Plane With 181 On Board Veers Off Runway, Hits Fence In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/29-killed-as-plane-with-181-on-board-veers-off-runway-hits-fence-in-south-korea-2/): As many as 29 people were killed and many suffered injuries after a flight veered off the runway and hit the fence while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
- [On Cam: Horrific Video Of South Korean Passenger Plane Going Up In Flames Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/on-cam-horrific-video-of-south-korean-passenger-plane-going-up-in-flames-surfaces/): A passenger plane went up in flames while landing at an airport in South Korea on Sunday. The video of the horrific incident surfaced.
- ['I've Always Liked H1-B': Trump Backs Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy In Worker Visas Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/ive-always-liked-h1-b-trump-backs-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-in-worker-visas-debate/): Donald Trump’s insistent calls for sharp curbs on immigration were central to his election victory in November over President Joe Biden. He has vowed to limit legal immigration.
- [29 Killed As Plane With 181 On Board Veers Off Runway, Hits Fence In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/29-killed-as-plane-with-181-on-board-veers-off-runway-hits-fence-in-south-korea/): As many as 29 people were killed and many suffered injuries after a flight veered off the runway and hit the fence while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
- [Dozens killed in South Korea’s Muan as plane veers off runway and crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/dozens-killed-in-south-koreas-muan-as-plane-veers-off-runway-and-crashes/): At least 28 killed after Jeju Air plane drives off runway and crashes at the Muan International Airport in S Korea.
- [Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/syrian-authorities-crack-down-on-remnants-of-bashar-al-assads-rule/): Push comes as Syria’s new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.
- [How serious are the implications of South Korea’s political crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/how-serious-are-the-implications-of-south-koreas-political-crisis/): Two presidents have been impeached in a month and their replacement is under pressure.
- [Bhutan Honours Ex-PM Manmohan Singh By Holding Special Prayers, King Attends Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/bhutan-honours-ex-pm-manmohan-singh-by-holding-special-prayers-king-attends-funeral/): Bhutan’s national flag was flown at half-mast across the country as a sign of respect for Manmohan Singh while King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended his funeral in Delhi today.
- [Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/voting-begins-in-chad-as-opposition-parties-call-for-election-boycott/): Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party’s power.
- [Leicester City vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/leicester-city-vs-man-city-epl-preview-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Before their trip to Leicester City, coach Pep Guardiola has assured fans he won’t walk away from Man City’s crisis.
- [NATO Boosts Baltic Sea Presence, Seized Russian "Shadow Fleet" Tanker Was "Spying on NATO Ships"?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/nato-boosts-baltic-sea-presence-seized-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-was-spying-on-nato-ships/): NATO will bolster its presence in the Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of undersea power cables and internet lines. Finland requested NATO support following damage to the Estlink 2 cable connecting Finland and Estonia. Finnish authorities seized the Russian-linked tanker Eagle S, suspected of causing the damage, and found it equipped with spy devices monitoring […]
- [Pakistan Soldier Killed In Border Clash With Afghan Forces, Days After Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/pakistan-soldier-killed-in-border-clash-with-afghan-forces-days-after-airstrikes/): Sporadic fighting, including with heavy weaponry, erupted overnight between border forces on the frontier between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan
- [Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/zelenskyy-accuses-slovakia-of-opening-second-energy-front-against-ukraine/): Ukrainian president’s criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.
- [Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/top-5-january-transfer-targets-rashford-salah-osimhen-alexander-arnold/): With European football’s January transfer window approaching, Al Jazeera looks at the top talent on the table.
- [When burning hospitals are no longer news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/when-burning-hospitals-are-no-longer-news/): The silence over the demise of Kamal Adwan Hospital is deafening. The world has fully accepted Israel’s genocide.
- [Press Bodies Urge Bangladesh’s Interim Govt To Reinstate Sacked Journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/press-bodies-urge-bangladeshs-interim-govt-to-reinstate-sacked-journalists/): FCCA urged the Samay TV’s management to take back the five journalists and allow them to do what they have been doing faithfully for years.
- [South Korea’s Yoon Authorised 'Shooting' During Martial Law Bid: Prosecutors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/south-koreas-yoon-authorised-shooting-during-martial-law-bid-prosecutors/): Yoon, who was stripped of his duties by the National Assembly this month, is under investigation for his short-lived attempt to scrap civilian rule.
- ['F**k Yourself': Elon Musk's Response To MAGA Supporter As Immigration Debate Heats Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/fk-yourself-elon-musks-response-to-maga-supporter-as-immigration-debate-heats-up/): Elon Musk gave a fierce reply to a MAGA supporter who attempted to use his own words to justify the removal of the H-1B visa, through which US companies hire workforce from countries like India.
- [Stampede At Australian Store After Owner Encourages Customers To 'Rob' It | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/stampede-at-australian-store-after-owner-encourages-customers-to-rob-it-video/): As part of a Boxing Day Sale, StreetX Founder Daniel Bradshaw encouraged customers to “rob” his stores, saying there were 400 T-shirts to find.
- [How concerned are Israelis by what their government is doing in their name?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/how-concerned-are-israelis-by-what-their-government-is-doing-in-their-name/): Israel has been attacking hospitals and displacement shelters for more than a year now, killing tens of thousands.
- [Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/putin-apologises-to-azerbaijans-president-over-tragic-plane-crash/): Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.
- [‘Tragic Incident’: Russia’s Putin Apologises Over Azerbaijan Plane Crash That Killed 38](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/tragic-incident-russias-putin-apologises-over-azerbaijan-plane-crash-that-killed-38/): Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting from southern Russia where Ukrainian drones were reported to be attacking several cities.
- [Enabling genocide? Former Biden officials reflect on the president’s legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/enabling-genocide-former-biden-officials-reflect-on-the-presidents-legacy/): As Biden’s term ends, federal workers who resigned over his Gaza policies share how they think he will be remembered.
- [Afghan Taliban Strikes 'Several Points' In Pakistan In Retaliation For Airstrikes That Killed 46](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/afghan-taliban-strikes-several-points-in-pakistan-in-retaliation-for-airstrikes-that-killed-46/): Pakistani strikes targeting “terrorist hideouts” in an eastern border region of Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban government said on Wednesday.
- [North Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital 'shut' After IDF “Storms, Sets Fire” to Facility, Iran Hits Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/north-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-shut-after-idf-storms-sets-fire-to-facility-iran-hits-out/): On December 27, the Israeli military targeted Hamas fighters near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, following the deaths of five hospital staff members. The IDF claimed the hospital was used as a hideout for terrorists. Hamas denied any military presence there, accusing Israeli forces of storming the facility and evacuating patients and staff. The […]
- ['Faced A Dangerous Attack': WHO Chief Shares Video Of Narrow Escape From Israeli Attack On Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/faced-a-dangerous-attack-who-chief-shares-video-of-narrow-escape-from-israeli-attack-on-yemen/): WHO Chief Tedros Ghebreyesus and a UN team narrowly escaped an Israeli attack on the main airport of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Thursday.
- [Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/afghan-taliban-hit-several-points-in-pakistan-in-retaliation-for-attacks/): The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.
- [Russia 'Hits' F-16 After Spies 'Locate' Secret Ukraine Bases, Billionaire Readies $145,000 Reward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/russia-hits-f-16-after-spies-locate-secret-ukraine-bases-billionaire-readies-145000-reward-2/): A US-made F-16 aircraft was shot down in the Zaporizhia region as it was preparing to launch a missile strike, Russian News Agency, Tass, reported.“The F-16 aircraft was in position to launch a missile strike on the region, and it was shot down.” This was reported to TASS by Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Commission […]
- [Sirens Blare in Jerusalem, IDF “Downs Houthi Missile”, UN Says Sanaa Airport "Not a Military Target"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/sirens-blare-in-jerusalem-idf-downs-houthi-missile-un-says-sanaa-airport-not-a-military-target/): On December 28, Israel’s military intercepted a missile fired from Yemen before it reached Israeli territory. The missile launch followed Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s infrastructure, including the Sanaa airport, where six people died. The UN refuted claims of military use of the airport, emphasizing its civilian role in humanitarian operations. The missile interception involved the […]
- [Disturbing Bodycam Footage Shows US Cops Brutally Beating Handcuffed Inmate To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/disturbing-bodycam-footage-shows-us-cops-brutally-beating-handcuffed-inmate-to-death/): Robert Brooks, 43, was pronounced dead after the shocking assault by correctional officers at a state prison in New York. the city’s Attorney General has ordered a probe into the incident.
- [Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/photos-india-mourns-former-prime-minister-manmohan-singh-in-state-funeral/): Singh, who died aged 92, cremated in funeral with full military honours as politicians and the public mourn his death.
- [Video: Israel Uses THAAD System To Intercept Houthi Missile, In A First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/video-israel-uses-thaad-system-to-intercept-houthi-missile-in-a-first/): Videos showed the THAAD system launching an interceptor followed by the voice of an American soldier saying, “Eighteen years I’ve been waiting for this.”
- [Video: In A First, Israel Uses US Anti-Missile THAAD system To Counter Houthi Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/video-in-a-first-israel-uses-us-anti-missile-thaad-system-to-counter-houthi-attack/): Videos showed the THAAD system launching an interceptor followed by the voice of an American soldier saying, “Eighteen years I’ve been waiting for this.”
- [Reddy-made hundred rescues India against Australia and lights up MCG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/reddy-made-hundred-rescues-india-against-australia-and-lights-up-mcg/): Indian youngster hits maiden Test century to bring balance to the third Test in Australia.
- [One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/one-in-six-children-live-in-conflict-zones-this-year-unicef/): More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.
- [Bird Flu Virus Likely Mutated In US Patient Who Contracted Severe Case: What Does This Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/bird-flu-virus-likely-mutated-in-us-patient-who-contracted-severe-case-what-does-this-mean/): Health experts said while the new finding is concerning, it is not a cause for alarm as the virus has been causing sporadic, mostly mild illnesses in people, and nearly all infected worked on dairy or poultry farms
- [‘This horror must end’: WHO condemns Israeli assault on key Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/this-horror-must-end-who-condemns-israeli-assault-on-key-gaza-hospital/): Israeli forces storm Kamal Adwan Hospital, putting the last remaining medical facility in northern Gaza out of service.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1038/): Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Supporters Are No Longer Fans Of Elon Musk. Reason? Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/donald-trump-supporters-are-no-longer-fans-of-elon-musk-reason-immigration/): Elon Musk, who immigrated to the United States on an H-1B visa himself, said that the country must attract top global talent in order to maintain its technological and economic dominance.
- [Justin Trudeau Pays Homage To Manmohan Singh: ‘Built Strong Bridges With Canada’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/justin-trudeau-pays-homage-to-manmohan-singh-built-strong-bridges-with-canada/): In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Justin Trudeau stated, “Manmohan Singh’s passing is a loss for India and the world.”
- ['True Statesman': Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Condole Former PM Manmohan Singh's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/true-statesman-joe-biden-first-lady-jill-condole-former-pm-manmohan-singhs-death/): Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday condoled the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
- [North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/north-koreans-die-in-droves-even-as-russia-unleashes-firepower-on-ukraine/): Ukraine’s defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.
- [Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/analysis-why-have-pakistans-ties-with-the-afghan-taliban-turned-frigid/): For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?
- [News, songs, movies and games: What the world searched for in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/news-songs-movies-and-games-what-the-world-searched-for-in-2024/): Al Jazeera breaks down the top trends and most searched terms on Google in 2024.
- [Jaishankar Meets Trump's NSA Pick Waltz, Discusses Bilateral Ties, Global Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/28/jaishankar-meets-trumps-nsa-pick-waltz-discusses-bilateral-ties-global-issues/): Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to the US from Dec 24-29. This was the first highest-level in-person meeting between the Indian government and the incoming Trump administration.
- [African victims of clergy abuse deserve justice and accountability, too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/african-victims-of-clergy-abuse-deserve-justice-and-accountability-too/): Anglican and Catholic churches must not forget or ignore the abuse predatory priests inflicted on boys across Africa.
- [Turkiye to allow pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed PKK founder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/turkiye-to-allow-pro-kurdish-party-to-visit-jailed-pkk-founder/): DEM Party expected to hold face-to-face meeting with Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in prison for 25 years.
- [Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/olmo-closer-to-barcelona-exit-after-registration-request-rejected/): Barcelona midfielder left in limbo with exit looming after Spanish court rejects player’s registration.
- [US homelessness up 18 percent in last year amid cost of living crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/us-homelessness-up-18-percent-in-last-year-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/): Continued rise in homelessness in the United States driven largely by lack of affordable housing options, experts say.
- [Mozambique president-elect urges ‘unity’ amid unrest, citizens fleeing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/mozambique-president-elect-urges-unity-amid-unrest-citizens-fleeing/): Daniel Chapo says he will be ‘president of all’, calls for ‘non-violence’ after week of protests against vote-rigging.
- [More than 30,000 Syrians returned home since al-Assad’s fall, Turkiye says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/more-than-30000-syrians-returned-home-since-al-assads-fall-turkiye-says/): Many who fled the civil war hope to return, as Syrians hold day of remembrance for victims of al-Assad regime.
- [What are the implications of the latest Israeli attacks on Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/what-are-the-implications-of-the-latest-israeli-attacks-on-yemen/): More targets bombed in Yemen; another missile fired at Tel Aviv.
- [Leaving X: The right move or a leap into the unknown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/leaving-x-the-right-move-or-a-leap-into-the-unknown/): Some news outlets are abandoning Musk’s divisive platform – but is migrating to alternatives, like Bluesky, a solution?
- [NASA probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the Sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/nasa-probe-makes-history-with-closest-ever-approach-to-the-sun/): Parker Solar Probe is operating normally after passing just 6.1 million kilometres above the Sun’s surface, NASA says.
- [Who Is Choi Sang-Mok, South Korea's 2nd Acting President In Weeks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/who-is-choi-sang-mok-south-koreas-2nd-acting-president-in-weeks/): Choi, 61, a veteran economic technocrat who has served for more than 30 years at the finance ministry, takes on an unprecedented role
- ['Breakfast In Amritsar, Lahore Lunch, Kabul Dinner': Pak Leader Recalls Manmohan Singh's Wishes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/breakfast-in-amritsar-lahore-lunch-kabul-dinner-pak-leader-recalls-manmohan-singhs-wishes/): Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri said that Manmohan Singh will be remembered in history as a man who devoted himself to the improvement of bilateral relations between the two countries.
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: All You Need To Know About Mishap That Killed 38 On Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/azerbaijan-airlines-plane-crash-all-you-need-to-know-about-mishap-that-killed-38-on-board/): Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Azerbaijan’s Baku flew hundreds of miles off its scheduled route to Grozny, in Russia’s southern Chechnya region, and crashed on the opposite shore of the Caspian Sea.
- ['Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Which Crashed Diverted Amid Fog, Ukrainian Drone Alert': Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/azerbaijan-airlines-flight-which-crashed-diverted-amid-fog-ukrainian-drone-alert-russia/): Russia has said it’s important to wait for an investigation to finish its work to understand what happened. Four Azerbaijani sources said the plane had been struck by Russian air defences.
- [North Korean Troops Facing Mass Casualties On Front Lines Of Russia-Ukraine War: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/north-korean-troops-facing-mass-casualties-on-front-lines-of-russia-ukraine-war-white-house/): North Korea’s mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Russia’s U.N. mission declined to comment.
- ['Israel Bombed Syria a Little' Jolani Wants US To Mediate Peace, THAAD Intercepted Houthi Missile?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/israel-bombed-syria-a-little-jolani-wants-us-to-mediate-peace-thaad-intercepted-houthi-missile/): Yemen’s Houthis said they launched an attack on the Ben Gurion airport and another “active target” in Tel Aviv using a hypersonic missile and a drone. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that a US THAAD missile defence battery, which was deployed in Israel’s following Iran’s October 1 attack, had participated in the interception of the Houthi […]
- [Canadian ministers to talk tariffs with Trump aides in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/canadian-ministers-to-talk-tariffs-with-trump-aides-in-florida/): Visit by Canada’s foreign affairs and finance ministers comes as country hopes to avoid 25-percent US tariffs.
- [US sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvi, founder of Georgia’s ruling party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/us-sanctions-bidzina-ivanishvi-founder-of-georgias-ruling-party/): Sanctions come amid mass protests against the Georgian government’s decision to pause EU accession efforts.
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Says 'External Interference' Caused Plane Crash, Russia Claims Drone 'Diversion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/azerbaijan-airlines-says-external-interference-caused-plane-crash-russia-claims-drone-diversion/): Azerbaijan Airlines says the jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day experienced “physical and technical external interference,” according to an early investigation. But as questions swirl about Russia’s possible involvement in the crash, the country’s aviation chief said a “Ukrainian drone attack” was taking place in the Chechnya region at the time the plane […]
- [Italy says working to free journalist under arrest in Iran for over a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/italy-says-working-to-free-journalist-under-arrest-in-iran-for-over-a-week/): Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio and Chora Media, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, authorities said.
- [Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/did-russian-air-defence-down-the-azerbaijani-plane-in-kazakhstan/): Holes and pockmarks on the plane, an arrest and history are all prompting suspicion of Russia.
- [“Israel does not care at all about international law.”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/israel-does-not-care-at-all-about-international-law/): Israel targeting hospitals in Gaza repeatedly
- [Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/driver-who-killed-35-in-china-car-ramming-sentenced-to-death/): Court in southern China’s Zhuhai that sentenced Fan Weiqiu, 62, said his ‘criminal motive was extremely despicable’.
- [Russia 'Hits' F-16 After Spies 'Locate' Secret Ukraine Bases, Billionaire Readies $145,000 Reward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/russia-hits-f-16-after-spies-locate-secret-ukraine-bases-billionaire-readies-145000-reward/): A US-made F-16 aircraft was shot down in the Zaporizhia region as it was preparing to launch a missile strike, Russian News Agency, Tass, reported.“The F-16 aircraft was in position to launch a missile strike on the region, and it was shot down.” This was reported to TASS by Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Commission […]
- [“No infrastructure left” in Palestinian Yarmouk camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/no-infrastructure-left-in-palestinian-yarmouk-camp/): Middle East Analyst Haizam Amirah-Fernandez says rebuilding Syria’s Yarmouk camp will be challenging as “security still
- [Israeli soldiers burn Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, force hundreds to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/israeli-soldiers-burn-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-force-hundreds-to-leave/): Health officials say they have lost contact with staff at the northern Gaza hospital after Israel forced 350 people out.
- [Will AI drive explosive economic growth or is it just hype?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/will-ai-drive-explosive-economic-growth-or-is-it-just-hype/): Nations and companies around the world are weighing up AI’s costs and benefits.
- [Russia’s security service says jailed American leaked biotechnology secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/russias-security-service-says-jailed-american-leaked-biotechnology-secrets/): Eugene Spector, a US citizen born in Russia, has been sentenced to 15 years in a maximum security Russian penal colony.
- [‘Played Role In Improving Bilateral Ties’: Pakistan's Deputy PM Pays Tribute To Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/played-role-in-improving-bilateral-ties-pakistans-deputy-pm-pays-tribute-to-manmohan-singh/): Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi last night. Condolences poured in from across the globe in which world leaders remembered the ex-PM.
- [IDF 'Authorised' Killing of 20 Gaza Civilians for Each Hamas Fighter After Oct.7 Attack, Report Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/idf-authorised-killing-of-20-gaza-civilians-for-each-hamas-fighter-after-oct-7-attack-report-says/): A New York Times investigation revealed that Israel loosened its rules of engagement in response to the October 7 Hamas attack, allowing up to 20 civilian casualties per strike targeting low-ranking Hamas militants. Some strikes endangered over 100 civilians, including a fatal strike on Hamas commander Shaldan al-Najjar, killing him and 20 family members. While […]
- [‘One Of The Greatest Champions Of Strategic Partnership’: US, Russia Pay Tributes To Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/one-of-the-greatest-champions-of-strategic-partnership-us-russia-pay-tributes-to-manmohan-singh/): Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 in Delhi on Thursday evening. Several world leaders and nations have paid tributes to former Prime Minister, including the United States and Russia.
- [Uneasy calm settles over Syria’s Homs after brief outbreak of violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/uneasy-calm-settles-over-syrias-homs-after-brief-outbreak-of-violence/): A tense calm prevails after checkpoints were set up by the new security forces in the country’s third-largest city.
- [What did 2024 tell us about US voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/what-did-2024-tell-us-about-us-voters/): As year comes to an end, Trump’s resurgence reveals voting trends that could define US politics in the years ahead.
- [Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/nearly-70-killed-after-boat-capsizes-en-route-to-spain/): The makeshift boat was carrying about 80 people when it capsized on December 19, Malian authorities said.
- [Authorities find 12 bodies in clandestine graves in northern Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/authorities-find-12-bodies-in-clandestine-graves-in-northern-mexico/): Skeletal remains discovered in Mexican border state of Chihuhua taken to lab for possible identification, officials say.
- [Putin Threatens More Oreshnik Strikes On Ukraine, Says Ready For Talks In 'Neutral' NATO Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/putin-threatens-more-oreshnik-strikes-on-ukraine-says-ready-for-talks-in-neutral-nato-nation/): An injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces has died, Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing a statement from South Korea’s spy agency.The soldier is believed to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured since Pyongyang deployed forces to support Russia’s war in Ukraine.South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said it had confirmed […]
- [Flashback 2024: World’s Biggest News Events That Made Headlines | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/flashback-2024-worlds-biggest-news-events-that-made-headlines-gfx/): Here are the biggest global news and political events that made the headlines.
- [Health worker displaced by Israeli attacks in Gaza dies of ‘extreme cold’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/health-worker-displaced-by-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-dies-of-extreme-cold/): Many people in Gaza lack adequate shelter and are malnourished after more than a year of Israeli attacks and blockades.
- [At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/at-least-6000-inmates-escape-from-mozambique-jail-what-we-know/): Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.
- [German president dissolves parliament, confirms February vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/27/german-president-dissolves-parliament-confirms-february-vote/): Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who lost confidence vote this month, will act as caretaker chancellor at time of rising turmoil.
- [Bangladesh Says in Touch with Myanmar Govt, Rebel Army Over Border Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/bangladesh-says-in-touch-with-myanmar-govt-rebel-army-over-border-tensions/): The development came after the rebel Arakan Army gained control over the 271-km border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. Bangladesh has reportedly mobilised additional forces in the area.
- [2024 was a year of anti-Palestinian censorship and active art rebellion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/2024-was-a-year-of-anti-palestinian-censorship-and-active-art-rebellion/): For 12 months, artists and art workers across the world stood up in solidarity with Palestine and against repression.
- [Thai Influencer Dies After Chugging Two Bottles Of Whiskey In Rs 75,000 Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/thai-influencer-dies-after-chugging-two-bottles-of-whiskey-in-rs-75000-challenge/): Social media influencer Thanakarn Kanthee, 27, was hired to drink whiskey at a party, with 10,000 baht (Rs 25,000) for each bottle. After guzzling two bottles, he collapsed and later died.
- [Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif Slammed For Not Offering Condolences On Manmohan Singh’s Demise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/shehbaz-nawaz-sharif-slammed-for-not-offering-condolences-on-manmohan-singhs-demise/): While condolence messages poured in from around the world, neither Shehbaz nor Nawaz Sharif made any comment on Manmohan Singh’s demise. Pakistan’s official reaction was from FM Ishaq Dar.
- [As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/as-pakistan-afghanistan-attack-each-other-whats-next-for-neighbours/): Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.
- [‘Global silence and abandonment’ as Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/global-silence-and-abandonment-as-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-destroyed/): Northern Gaza’s last operational major health facility is being destroyed by Israeli forces.
- [How did South Korea’s Jeju Air plane crash? Here’s what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/how-did-south-koreas-jeju-air-plane-crash-heres-what-we-know/): Acting President Choi Sang-mok orders an extensive probe into the crash and the country’s airline safety systems.
- [Inflation down, poverty up as Milei takes chainsaw to Argentina’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/inflation-down-poverty-up-as-milei-takes-chainsaw-to-argentinas-economy/): Reduced government spending brings significant changes to Argentina’s economy under Milei’s leadership.
- [Russia accused of shooting down passenger jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/russia-accused-of-shooting-down-passenger-jet/): Azerbaijan’s President has directly accused Russia of shooting down an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed.
- [Gaza Kamal Adwan Hospital chief Abu Safia held at Israeli army base: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/gaza-kamal-adwan-hospital-chief-abu-safia-held-at-israeli-army-base-report/): Hussam Abu Safia, who documented Israeli abuses, reportedly detained at Sde Teiman base known for ‘brutality, torture’.
- [Spotify Users Find Porn Videos In Search Results, Content Removed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/spotify-users-find-porn-videos-in-search-results-content-removed/): The issue came to light when a Reddit user posted a screenshot of a Spotify search that had a pornographic video into the suggested results.
- [Smash-And-Grab Thefts In Canada Jewellery Stores Raise Security Concerns | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/smash-and-grab-thefts-in-canada-jewellery-stores-raise-security-concerns-exclusive/): Earlier this month, two incidents were reported from Toronto and one from Kitchener in Ontario province while the latest was reported from Montreal, in which an Indian-origin man was robbed
- [Last video of Kamal Adwan Hospital director before arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/last-video-of-kamal-adwan-hospital-director-before-arrest/): Israeli military video shows the last time the director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital was seen before being detained.
- [NYT ‘investigates’ genocide, uncovers nothing but ‘loosened standards’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/nyt-investigates-genocide-uncovers-nothing-but-loosened-standards/): According to the US paper of record, Israel never intended to ‘erase the Gaza Strip from the face of Earth’.
- [Sixth baby dies from severe cold in Gaza as Israel raids hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/sixth-baby-dies-from-severe-cold-in-gaza-as-israel-raids-hospitals/): One-month-old Ali al-Batran dies a day after twin brother as enclave suffers bitter temperatures under Israeli bombs.
- [Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/why-has-russia-rejected-trumps-ukraine-truce-plan/): Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough.
- [Syria and Ukraine seek ‘strategic partnerships’ as senior officials meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/syria-and-ukraine-seek-strategic-partnerships-as-senior-officials-meet/): Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visits Damascus to strengthen ties after years of Russian influence.
- [Mourners pay respects to South Korean air disaster victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/mourners-pay-respects-to-south-korean-air-disaster-victims/): Investigators are searching for evidence into the cause of South Korea’s worst air crash in decades.
- [The end of fear in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/the-end-of-fear-in-syria/): Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani recounts his experiences in in the first days after al-Assad.
- [Biden Announces Fresh $2.5 Billion Military Aid Package For Ukraine Before Leaving Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/biden-announces-fresh-2-5-billion-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-before-leaving-office/): Biden is using his final weeks in office to increase military aid for office as the war nears the three-year mark. The United States has provided up to $175 in nearly three years of the war.
- [Serbia charges 13, including ex-minister, in train station roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/serbia-charges-13-including-ex-minister-in-train-station-roof-collapse/): Fatal collapse of railway station roof in the city of Novi Sad killed 15 people and prompted protests last month.
- [South Korea Plane Crash | Pilot Made ‘Mayday’ Call On Bird Strike Before Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/south-korea-plane-crash-pilot-made-mayday-call-on-bird-strike-before-crash/): South Korea’s Transport Ministry official, in a press briefing on Monday, said that the pilot of the Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 told the air traffic control that the aircraft had suffered a bird strike and declared mayday shortly before the plane crashed on Sunday morning. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia Opposes Western Peacekeepers In Ukraine: 'We Are Not Satisfied...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/russia-opposes-western-peacekeepers-in-ukraine-we-are-not-satisfied/): This comes as Trump, who comes to power in three weeks, claimed he can strike a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours.
- [EU Breathes Sigh Of Relief As Russia Hawk Poland Replaces Hungary As Bloc's Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/eu-breathes-sigh-of-relief-as-russia-hawk-poland-replaces-hungary-as-blocs-presidency/): Poland is expected to bring a more conciliatory approach to the EU’s rotating presidency after Hungary’s position on the Russia-Ukraine War “irritated” other EU governments.
- [South Korea: Day After Deadliest Crash, Second Jeju Air Flight Suffers Landing Gear Problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/south-korea-day-after-deadliest-crash-second-jeju-air-flight-suffers-landing-gear-problem/): This happened a day after a Jeju Air Plane crashed on Sunday at South Korea’s Muan Airport, killing 179 out of 181 passengers aboard.
- [China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/china-court-hands-schoolboy-a-life-sentence-for-murder/): Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.
- [Palestinian Authority’s raid on Jenin appeals to Israeli, Western interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/palestinian-authoritys-raid-on-jenin-appeals-to-israeli-western-interests/): The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and the US.
- [Frenchman Convicted Of 'Mass Rape' Of His Wife Says He Won't Appeal Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/frenchman-convicted-of-mass-rape-of-his-wife-says-he-wont-appeal-sentence/): Dominique Pelicot, 71, was found guilty of aggravated rape on December 19 and was given a 20-year prison term for inviting strangers to rape his wife for nearly 10 years.
- [Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Kerala Student Found In Scotland River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/body-of-missing-22-year-old-kerala-student-found-in-scotland-river/): Santra Saju from Kerala was enrolled at the Heriot-Watt University in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
- [Australia beat India in ‘one of the best’ Tests to take series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/australia-beat-india-in-one-of-the-best-tests-to-take-series-lead/): Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
- [How the world voted in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/how-the-world-voted-in-2024/): The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
- [Salah says new Liverpool deal is ‘far away’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/salah-says-new-liverpool-deal-is-far-away/): Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is a long way from extending his contract at Liverpool, which expires in the summer.
- [Jimmy Carter Dies At 100 | Biden Mourns Loss Of ‘Remarkable Leader’ | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/jimmy-carter-dies-at-100-biden-mourns-loss-of-remarkable-leader-us-news/): ‘Jimmy Carter, a man for all times’: Joe Biden mourns death of longest-living US President n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Statesman Of Great Vision': PM Modi Condoles Former US President Jimmy Carter's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/statesman-of-great-vision-pm-modi-condoles-former-us-president-jimmy-carters-death/): PM Modi condoled the demise of former US president Jimmy Carter and praised him as a statesman of great vision who worked tirelessly for global peace.
- [Owner Of Rs 11 Crore Yet Penniless. How A Shopkeeper's Fraud Changed This Lottery Winner's Fortune](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/owner-of-rs-11-crore-yet-penniless-how-a-shopkeepers-fraud-changed-this-lottery-winners-fortune/): According to a report, the man requested the shopkeeper to hold onto two of his lottery tickets and transferred the cost to him. The shopkeeper had also sent a photograph of two tickets to him. One of those tickets won Rs 11.7 crore
- [Video: US President Joe Biden pays tribute to Jimmy Carter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/video-us-president-joe-biden-pays-tribute-to-jimmy-carter/): Joe Biden remembered former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100.
- [Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/three-foreigners-die-in-bangkok-hotel-fire-authorities-say/): Fire broke out on fifth floor of hotel near popular Khao San Road, fire department says.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,040](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1040/): Here are the key developments on the 1,040th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [No privacy, constant struggles for women in Gaza’s crowded tent camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/no-privacy-constant-struggles-for-women-in-gazas-crowded-tent-camps/): With much of Gaza levelled by Israel, Palestinian women try to preserve their modesty and dignity in displacement camps.
- [Nearly 16,000 Indian Workers Replaced Palestinians In Israel's Construction Sector In A Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/nearly-16000-indian-workers-replaced-palestinians-in-israels-construction-sector-in-a-year/): Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, Israel has recruited thousands of Indian workers to fill gaps in its construction sector, a report has claimed.
- [Mississippi Tornado | At Least Four Dead As Twisters Rip Across Southern US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/mississippi-tornado-at-least-four-dead-as-twisters-rip-across-southern-us/): The National Weather Service said two tornadoes hit around Bude and the city of Brandon, ripping roofs from several buildings. Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern US over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Taliban Bans Women From Working In NGOs In Afghanistan, Threatens Closure For Non-Compliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/taliban-bans-women-from-working-in-ngos-in-afghanistan-threatens-closure-for-non-compliance/): In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan.
- [Croatia’s Milanovic to face rival in election run-off next month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/croatias-milanovic-to-face-rival-in-election-run-off-next-month/): Incumbent president narrowly missed an outright win, securing 49.1% of the vote, while rival Primorac garnered 19.35%.
- [Jimmy Carter: The father of Arab-Israeli normalisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/jimmy-carter-the-father-of-arab-israeli-normalisation/): With the Camp David Accords, the late US president set in motion the gradual Arab abandonment of the Palestinian cause.
- ['A Champion Among Leaders': How The World Applauded India Under PM Modi In 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/a-champion-among-leaders-how-the-world-applauded-india-under-pm-modi-in-2024/): In 2024, the world increasingly acknowledged India’s pivotal role as a growth engine, a technological innovator, and a leader in sustainability.
- [At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/at-least-71-people-killed-in-ethiopia-road-accident/): A truck packed with passengers plunged into a river in Sidama state, regional authorities said.
- [Why Nepal’s Gurkha fighters want to join India’s army again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/why-nepals-gurkha-fighters-want-to-join-indias-army-again/): Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.
- [Video: Five things Jimmy Carter will be remembered for](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/video-five-things-jimmy-carter-will-be-remembered-for/): Jimmy Carter was a one-term US president but many of his achievements came after he left office.
- [Canada News Updates | Trouble Mounts For Justin Trudeau As Opposition Plans No-Trust Vote | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/canada-news-updates-trouble-mounts-for-justin-trudeau-as-opposition-plans-no-trust-vote-news18/): Trouble Mounts For Justin Trudeau, Opposition Plans No-Trust Vote. The Conservatives say they will move a motion of non-confidence in the federal Liberal government in the new year.If all goes according to the Conservatives’ plan, MPs in the House of Commons could be voting on a motion of non-confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government […]
- [Bangladeshi Americans Urge Trump to Protect Minorities in Bangladesh | Minorities In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/bangladeshi-americans-urge-trump-to-protect-minorities-in-bangladesh-minorities-in-bangladesh/): | Bangladeshi Americans Urge Donald Trump To Protest the Minorities in Bangladesh A coalition of Bangladeshi American Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians has appealed to President-elect Donald Trump to intervene and protect minority communities in Bangladesh from ongoing atrocities and radicalization. They urge Trump to secure the release of falsely imprisoned monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and […]
- [Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Nobel Laureate And Visionary Humanitarian Died At The Age Of 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/jimmy-carter-former-us-president-nobel-laureate-and-visionary-humanitarian-died-at-the-age-of-100/): Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. Carter served as the 39th president for one term from 1977 until 1981, and was the longest-lived president in US history. US President Joe Biden described Carter as “a man of principle, faith and humility,” while President-elect Donald Trump said Americans owe Carter a “debt of […]
- ['H-1B Visa System Broken, Needs Major Reform': Elon Musk Days After 'Will Go To War' Vow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/h-1b-visa-system-broken-needs-major-reform-elon-musk-days-after-will-go-to-war-vow/): Elon Musk had earlier defended the H-1B visas system, however, he has now called for a “major reform” in the system.
- [Which Plane Seat Is The Safest In A Crash And Who Has The Best Survival Chances?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/which-plane-seat-is-the-safest-in-a-crash-and-who-has-the-best-survival-chances/): According to a study in case of a crash, the death rate for those seated at the rear seats of the plane was 32 per cent. In the middle seats, the death rate was 39 per cent, and in the front 38 per cent
- [Israel's Deep-Rooted Spy Network Found Out About Hezbollah Leader's 4 Mistresses: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/israels-deep-rooted-spy-network-found-out-about-hezbollah-leaders-4-mistresses-report/): During the surveillance, Mossad learned that Fuad Shukr felt “guilty” of juggling four women at once and married them all this year to correct his feelings.
- [South Korea’s worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/south-koreas-worst-ever-plane-crash-highlights-dangers-of-bird-strikes/): Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.
- [Elon Musk On OpenAI Researcher Suchir Balaji’s Death: ‘This Doesn’t Seem Like Suicide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/elon-musk-on-openai-researcher-suchir-balajis-death-this-doesnt-seem-like-suicide/): Suchir, a 26-year-old former OpenAI employee, was was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26.
- ['Extraordinary Statesman': Biden, Trump, Starmer, Other World Leaders Remember Jimmy Carter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/extraordinary-statesman-biden-trump-starmer-other-world-leaders-remember-jimmy-carter/): The world leaders reflected on Jimmy Carter’s journey and his contributions to peace, democracy and social justice.
- [OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s Father Speaks Out: ‘I Was The Last Person To Talk To Him’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-father-speaks-out-i-was-the-last-person-to-talk-to-him/): Speaking at a vigil for the 26-year-old, Suchir Balaji’s father revealed that he was the last person to speak with his son, adding that the OpenAI whistleblower was happy and showed no signs of depression.
- [Taliban Bans Windows Overlooking Women's Spaces: 'Can Lead To Obscene...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/taliban-bans-windows-overlooking-womens-spaces-can-lead-to-obscene/): Municipal authorities would have to monitor construction sites to ensure it is not possible to see into neighbours’ homes.
- ['Black Moon' To Mark End Of 2024, Here's How To Experience The Rare Celestial Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/black-moon-to-mark-end-of-2024-heres-how-to-experience-the-rare-celestial-event/): A ‘Black Moon’ is a rare phenomenon that occurs when a second new moon appears within a single calendar month.
- [South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/south-korea-authorities-seek-arrest-of-yoon-over-martial-law-declaration/): Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.
- [Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies At 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/former-us-president-jimmy-carter-dies-at-100-2/): Jimmy Carter was the longest-living president in US history. He died at 100 in his hometown.
- [Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/jimmy-carter-nobel-winning-humanitarian-and-ex-us-president-dies-aged-100/): Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history.
- [Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/why-are-us-republicans-debating-the-future-of-h-1b-high-skill-work-visas/): Visa dispute highlights divide between Trump supporters like tech tycoon Elon Musk and immigration hardliners.
- [Incumbent Milanovic to win Croatia’s presidential election: Early results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/incumbent-milanovic-to-win-croatias-presidential-election-early-results/): Opposition Social Democrats’ candidate on track to win second term in office, according to preliminary results.
- [Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/why-are-relations-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan-so-tense/): Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week.
- [Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/former-us-president-jimmy-carter-dies-at-100/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Who is Hussam Abu Safia, director of key Gaza hospital detained by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/who-is-hussam-abu-safia-director-of-key-gaza-hospital-detained-by-israel/): Head of one of northern Gaza’s last partially functioning hospitals arrested as Israeli military raids the facility.
- [Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/syrias-de-facto-leader-says-holding-elections-could-take-up-to-four-years/): It’s the first time Ahmed al-Sharaa has commented on an electoral timeline since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
- [Bangladeshi Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Seriously Ill In Prison, Denied Proper Treatment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/bangladeshi-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-seriously-ill-in-prison-denied-proper-treatment-report/): Bangladeshi Hindu groups called for nationwide prayers at every temple on January 1.
- ['Can Lead To Obscene Acts': Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Women's Areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/can-lead-to-obscene-acts-taliban-leader-bans-windows-overlooking-womens-areas/): Taliban’s supreme leader said seeing women working in kitchens or courtyards can “lead to obscene acts” and encouraged homeowners to build a wall to obstruct the view.
- [Italian Tourist Killed In Egypt Shark Attack, Another Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/italian-tourist-killed-in-egypt-shark-attack-another-injured/): The shark attack in Egypt’s Red Sea killed a tourist and injured another Italian national, according to an Italian foreign ministry source.
- [‘Deeply Saddened’: EAM Jaishankar Extends Condolences To South Korea After Muan Air Tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/deeply-saddened-eam-jaishankar-extends-condolences-to-south-korea-after-muan-air-tragedy/): Jaishankar said India’s thoughts are with people affected by the air tragedy that killed 179.
- [Beyond the US election: Seven stories that shaped the Americas in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/beyond-the-us-election-seven-stories-that-shaped-the-americas-in-2024/): The region has faced economic crises, a disputed vote in Venezuela, gangs in Haiti and cartel violence in Mexico.
- [South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finish to enter Test championship final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/south-africa-beat-pakistan-in-tense-finish-to-enter-test-championship-final/): South Africa seal their place in World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win.
- [Russia ‘Foils Kyiv Plot’ to Kill Officer With ‘Speaker Bomb', N Korea Vows 'Toughest' Strategy on US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/russia-foils-kyiv-plot-to-kill-officer-with-speaker-bomb-n-korea-vows-toughest-strategy-on-us/): Russia’s FSB claims to have foiled a Ukrainian assassination plot targeting a Russian officer and pro-war blogger with a bomb concealed in a speaker. The device, retrieved by a Russian citizen allegedly acting under Ukrainian military intelligence orders, contained 1.5 kg of TNT. Separately, Ukraine’s air force struck a Shahed drone depot in Russia’s Oryol […]
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu News | Netanyahu Undergoes Prostate Surgery | Netanyahu Health News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/israeli-pm-netanyahu-news-netanyahu-undergoes-prostate-surgery-netanyahu-health-news-n18g/): Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, will have his prostate removed during surgery on Sunday while under complete anesthesia.Netanyahu’s office reported that during the prime minister’s examination at the Hadassah Hospital on Wednesday, an infection in the urinary tract caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate was found. Doctors decided to proceed with […]
- [China Builds Over 200 Detention Facilities As Xi Jinping Expands Anti-Corruption Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/china-builds-over-200-detention-facilities-as-xi-jinping-expands-anti-corruption-drive/): The ‘liuzhi’ detention facilities have sparked concerns of widespread abuse, torture and forced confessions as they seek to consolidate Xi Jinping’s grip on power and all aspects of society.
- [Outgoing Georgian President Gives Defiant Speech As She Leaves Presidential Palace | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/outgoing-georgian-president-gives-defiant-speech-as-she-leaves-presidential-palace-n18g/): Salome Zourabichvili, who previously refused to step down, said she would leave the palace but would remain the country’s legitimate officeholder in the wake of a controversial general election. Georgian Dream candidate Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as the new head of state after an election many Georgians believe to have been rigged by Moscow […]
- [Is China worried about Trump’s threats of a trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/is-china-worried-about-trumps-threats-of-a-trade-war/): Chinese analyst Victor Gao argues that the US will not be able to stop China’s growth.
- [The world should not forget Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/the-world-should-not-forget-afghanistan/): In 2024, Afghanistan’s multiple crises worsened, and yet little help was extended to it. Afghans feel abandoned.
- [Azerbaijani leader asks Russia to ‘admit guilt’ in plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/azerbaijani-leader-asks-russia-to-admit-guilt-in-plane-crash/): Ilham Aliyev accuses Russia of firing at Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft and trying to cover up cause of disaster.
- ['What Happened? Why Am I Here?' South Korea Plane Crash Survivor Asks In Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/what-happened-why-am-i-here-south-korea-plane-crash-survivor-asks-in-hospital/): The survivor, identified as Lee, appeared to experience shock as he suffered from a fractured left shoulder and head injuries after the plane crash killed all but two of the 181 passengers.
- [2 Killed, 6 Injured Due To Tornadoes In Texas, Mississippi Amid Severe Storms In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/2-killed-6-injured-due-to-tornadoes-in-texas-mississippi-amid-severe-storms-in-us/): Severe stormy weather has produced up to 40 tornadoes from Texas to Alabama as hail and gusty winds continued in several states.
- [Twenty-day-old baby dies of cold in Gaza, fifth such fatality this winter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/twenty-day-old-baby-dies-of-cold-in-gaza-fifth-such-fatality-this-winter/): Jumaa al-Batran is fifth infant to die from winter-related causes as Israeli genocide causes harsh living conditions.
- [‘Great Statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu Pays Tribute to Ex-PM Manmohan Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/great-statesman-maldives-president-muizzu-pays-tribute-to-ex-pm-manmohan-singh/): Muizzu in the Indian High Commission’s condolence book wrote that former PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s 2011 visit cemented Mauritius-India ties.
- [Senegal’s foreign minister on sovereignty, alliances, and change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/senegals-foreign-minister-on-sovereignty-alliances-and-change/): Yassine Fall discusses Senegal’s vision for economic independence and diplomacy.
- [Israel Could Keep Areas Near North Gaza As Closed Buffer Zone If Fighting Ends: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/israel-could-keep-areas-near-north-gaza-as-closed-buffer-zone-if-fighting-ends-reports/): Israeli forces order Beit Hanoun residents to evacuate amid ongoing offensive, citing militant rocket fire.
- [179 Dead, 2 Survivors In South Korea's Worst-Ever Aviation Disaster: Here's What You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/179-dead-2-survivors-in-south-koreas-worst-ever-aviation-disaster-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crashed into a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, killing 179 out of 181 passengers aboard. This is the worst aviation disaster in the country since 1997.
- [Calls for Israel to release director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/calls-for-israel-to-release-director-of-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital/): Israel’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital has been condemned amid demands to release director whose whereabouts are unknown.
- [Elon Musk Reacts To Racist Photo Showing Trump AI Advisor Sriram Krishnan As Butter Chicken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/elon-musk-reacts-to-racist-photo-showing-trump-ai-advisor-sriram-krishnan-as-butter-chicken/): A user uploaded a photo of Sriram Krishnan depicting him as a plate of butter chicken.
- [Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/bumrah-gives-india-a-shot-at-victory-but-australia-lead-by-333/): Australia’s tail pushes the lead past 300 on fourth day of fourth Test but Jasprit Bumrah keeps Indian hopes alive.
- [Video: Georgia’s new president sworn in as predecessor refuses to step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/video-georgias-new-president-sworn-in-as-predecessor-refuses-to-step-down/): Mikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgia’s new president in parliament.
- [Close Call! Toddler Nearly Falls Off Volcano's Edge, Hawaii National Park Issues Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/close-call-toddler-nearly-falls-off-volcanos-edge-hawaii-national-park-issues-warning/): The park said the child wandered away from the parents and ran straight towards the 400-foot cliff edge. He was grabbed “in the nick of time” by his mother.
- ['It Was An Accident': Azerbaijan President Says Passenger Plane Shot At From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/it-was-an-accident-azerbaijan-president-says-passenger-plane-shot-at-from-russia/): Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said the plane which crashed into Aktau was damaged due to shooting from Russia. At least 38 people were killed in the plane crash on Wednesday.
- [Video: Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes during landing in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/video-jeju-air-plane-crashes-and-explodes-during-landing-in-south-korea/): A plane crash has killed almost everyone on board the South Korean Jeju Air Flight 2216.
- [Voting under way in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/voting-under-way-in-chads-contentious-parliamentary-election/): Voters to choose a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils but the opposition has called for a boycott.
- [How ‘scientist’ whales are helping uncover the secrets of climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/how-scientist-whales-are-helping-uncover-the-secrets-of-climate-change/): Southern right whales are thriving again. Now they face an even bigger threat – the Anthropocene era.
- [North Korea Vows 'Toughest' Anti-US Counteraction Policy Weeks Before Trump Takes Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/north-korea-vows-toughest-anti-us-counteraction-policy-weeks-before-trump-takes-office/): Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump held talks three times during the latter’s first term to dial down long-standing tensions between the two countries, before the talks collapsed in 2018.
- [Houthis "Down 13th MQ-9 Drone” With Soviet KuB SAM, IDF Hits Gaza Launchers That Fired at Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/29/houthis-down-13th-mq-9-drone-with-soviet-kub-sam-idf-hits-gaza-launchers-that-fired-at-jerusalem/): Yemen’s Houthis claimed on December 28 they intercepted a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over al-Bayda province using domestically-made surface-to-air missiles. The group stated the drone was conducting a “hostile mission” and marked the 13th aircraft downed during their campaign, “Battle of Promised Conquest and Holy Jihad,” in Gaza’s support. The Houthis also claimed a hypersonic […]
- [Thousands march in Bangladesh calling for prosecution of overthrown PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/thousands-march-in-bangladesh-calling-for-prosecution-of-overthrown-pm/): Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t is accused of killing hundreds of protesters last summer.
- [Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/puerto-rico-suffers-nearly-island-wide-power-outage-on-new-years-eve/): Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure has struggled to recover after 2017’s Hurricane Maria, a powerful Category 4 storm.
- [US military court clears way for possible plea deals for 9/11 suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/us-military-court-clears-way-for-possible-plea-deals-for-9-11-suspects/): Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin sought to throw out a possible deal in a case complicated by accusations of CIA torture.
- [US sanctions Russia and Iran over accusations of election interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/us-sanctions-russia-and-iran-over-accusations-of-election-interference/): The US says affiliates of the Iranian and Russian governments worked to sow division during the 2024 elections.
- [Auckland and Sydney welcome 2025 with big celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/auckland-and-sydney-welcome-2025-with-big-celebrations/): Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025, while Sydney put on its largest ever fireworks display.
- ['One Can Stop China's 'Reunification' With Taiwan': Xi Jinping In His New Year Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/one-can-stop-chinas-reunification-with-taiwan-xi-jinping-in-his-new-year-message/): China regards democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory. But Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s claims and says only its people can decide their future
- [Berlin Police Detain Man Who Attacked 2 People With Knife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/berlin-police-detain-man-who-attacked-2-people-with-knife/): Germany is still reeling from the deadly Christmas market attack this month in which five people were killed and more than 200 were injured in the eastern city of Magdeburg
- [Gaza’s 2024: A year of war and misery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/gazas-2024-a-year-of-war-and-misery/): Al Jazeera takes a closer look at events in Gaza over 2024, as Israel continued and escalated its brutal war.
- [Belgian woman runs marathon every day in 2024 in world record bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/belgian-woman-runs-marathon-every-day-in-2024-in-world-record-bid/): The 55-year-old ran 15,444 kilometres (9,596 miles) over the course of a year.
- [US Strikes Huthi Targets In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/us-strikes-huthi-targets-in-yemen/): It said US Navy and Air Force aircraft had destroyed “seven cruise missiles and one-way attack UAVs over the Red Sea
- [Freezing conditions are killing babies in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/freezing-conditions-are-killing-babies-in-gaza/): A growing number of babies are freezing to death in Gaza’s camps as Israel continues its bombardment and blockade.
- [Yemen’s Houthis defiant after new US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/yemens-houthis-defiant-after-new-us-strikes/): CENTCOM says it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen, days after Israel targeted the country.
- [Celebrations as the world begins to welcome the New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/celebrations-as-the-world-begins-to-welcome-the-new-year/): Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in 2025 in style.
- [Indian-Origin Doctor Among 2 Killed In UAE Plane Crash: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/indian-origin-doctor-among-2-killed-in-uae-plane-crash-report/): Sulaymaan Al Majid was co-piloting the aircraft with a 26-year-old Pakistani woman who also died in the accident.
- [South Korea’s Muan turns into mass funeral site after deadly plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/south-koreas-muan-turns-into-mass-funeral-site-after-deadly-plane-crash/): A sea of people wearing black, waiting for the remains of their loved ones, throng Muan’s airport, two days after crash.
- [Biden’s ‘Netanyahu first, US second’ strategy was a total disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/bidens-netanyahu-first-us-second-strategy-was-a-total-disaster/): The Biden administration’s unconditional support to Israel has upended the whole US national security strategy.
- [Surviving 2024 in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/surviving-2024-in-gaza/): This year, I survived genocide. It burned my soul, but it also planted a seed of hope.
- [Maduro and Trump: Two inaugurations for two rivals on a collision course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/maduro-and-trump-two-inaugurations-for-two-rivals-on-a-collision-course/): During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was a fierce critic of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Will that change?
- [A Year of Censorship: Social Media Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/a-year-of-censorship-social-media-crackdown/): On the Stream, we look at how censorship on the internet has increased and ask what freedom of expression means online.
- [Sde Teiman: Israel’s notorious detention facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/sde-teiman-israels-notorious-detention-facility/): Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia from Kamal Adwan Hospital is believed to be detained at Israel’s infamous Sde Teiman.
- [Know their names: The Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/know-their-names-the-palestinian-journalists-killed-by-israel-in-gaza/): Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, at least 217 journalists and media workers have been killed.
- [Norovirus is spiking in the US: What do we need to know?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/norovirus-is-spiking-in-the-us-what-do-we-need-to-know/): The CDC has already reported a significant rise in clusters of infections, just two months into norovirus season.
- [Welcome 2025: World Rings In New Year With Hopes For A Better Tomorrow | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/welcome-2025-world-rings-in-new-year-with-hopes-for-a-better-tomorrow-watch/): New Year 2025 has already arrived in some countries like New Zealand and Australia with a gleaming display of fireworks and festivities as the clock struck midnight.
- [Panic at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport during Houthi missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/panic-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-during-houthi-missile-attack/): Video shows the moment sirens ring in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion airport as Houthis launch missiles at Israel from Yemen.
- [Trinidad and Tobago imposes state of emergency over gang wars. What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/trinidad-and-tobago-imposes-state-of-emergency-over-gang-wars-what-to-know/): The dual island nation has recorded hundreds of murders linked to gang violence this year.
- [How the world voted in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/how-the-world-voted-in-2024-2/): In the biggest election year in history, almost 1.7 billion people voted worldwide.
- [Video: Ethiopia truck crash kills at least 70 wedding party guests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/video-ethiopia-truck-crash-kills-at-least-70-wedding-party-guests/): A truck carrying wedding party guests has crashed in Ethiopia, killing more than 70 people.
- [China’s Xi highlights ‘world peace’ in New Year’s message to Russia’s Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/chinas-xi-highlights-world-peace-in-new-years-message-to-russias-putin/): Chinese leader underscores ‘rapidly evolving changes not seen in a century and the turbulent international situation’.
- [How Pakistan changed in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/how-pakistan-changed-in-2024/): Violent attacks soared. Political instability grew. Censorship deepened. Economic green shoots, gold medal gave hope.
- [Gaza hospitals on ‘brink of total collapse’ from Israel attacks: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/gaza-hospitals-on-brink-of-total-collapse-from-israel-attacks-un/): UN report says 136 strikes on Gaza hospitals have caused critical damage and casualties among medical personnel.
- [It's New Year 2025 In New Zealand's Auckland: Watch Dazzling Fireworks In The City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/its-new-year-2025-in-new-zealands-auckland-watch-dazzling-fireworks-in-the-city/): New Year 2025 Celebrations: Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland’s Indigenous tribes.
- [2024 Was The Deadliest For Pakistani Security Forces In 9 Years, Think Tank Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/2024-was-the-deadliest-for-pakistani-security-forces-in-9-years-think-tank-says/): The Center for Research and Security Studies said in its report that this year was the deadliest for Pakistani security forces in 9 years.
- [Why Do We Count Down To The New Year? A Look At The Origins Of Countdowns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/why-do-we-count-down-to-the-new-year-a-look-at-the-origins-of-countdowns/): The tradition of counting down to the New Year became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. But how did this practice start, and what makes it such an integral part of celebrating the year’s end?
- [China Vice Foreign Minister Expresses Condolences Over Ex-PM Manmohan Singh's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/china-vice-foreign-minister-expresses-condolences-over-ex-pm-manmohan-singhs-death/): Dr Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms, died in Delhi on December 26. He was 92.
- [Russia, Ukraine trade dozens of attacks as sea drone downs Mi-8 helicopter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/russia-ukraine-trade-dozens-of-attacks-as-sea-drone-downs-mi-8-helicopter/): Flurry of attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere comes as Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter for the first time.
- [Elon Musk Doesn't Like His Name. So He Changed It On X To... 'Kekius Maximus'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/elon-musk-doesnt-like-his-name-so-he-changed-it-on-x-to-kekius-maximus/): Elon Musk’s display photo on X now shows ‘Pepe the Frog’ wearing golden armour and holding a video game controller- which has been trending online since a long time.
- [China Defends COVID-19 Data Sharing: 'Did Not Hold Anything Back...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/china-defends-covid-19-data-sharing-did-not-hold-anything-back/): The WHO has repeatedly criticised China for lack of transparency and cooperation regarding data sharing over the origins of COVID-19.
- [Video: Longest-held Guantanamo Bay detainee repatriated to Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/video-longest-held-guantanamo-bay-detainee-repatriated-to-tunisia/): The US military has released Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi from the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
- [Family of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia calls on Israel to release him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/family-of-gaza-doctor-hussam-abu-safia-calls-on-israel-to-release-him/): Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s family is calling for his immediate release, as Israeli attacks on other Gaza hospitals continue.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,041](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1041/): Here are the key developments on the 1,041st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Settle Their Divorce After 8-Year Long Legal Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolie-settle-their-divorce-after-8-year-long-legal-dispute/): Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer said on Dec. 30, bringing an apparent end to one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Jeju Air Plane Crash | Only Two Survivors Recovering In Seoul Hospital | South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/jeju-air-plane-crash-only-two-survivors-recovering-in-seoul-hospital-south-korea/): The two survivors of South Korea’s deadliest plane crash in decades were recovering at separate hospitals in Seoul on Monday, as investigators began far-reaching probes into both the fatal crash and the country’s broader aviation operations. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [How Does Gold Reach The Earth's Surface? Scientists Unearth Full Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/how-does-gold-reach-the-earths-surface-scientists-unearth-full-story/): According to scientists, when gold encounters sulphur, it leads to a chemical reaction. This transforms the precious metal into a “gold trisulphide complex”
- [Israel’s war on Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/israels-war-on-gaza-12-months-12-pictures/): Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 45,541 Palestinians and wounded 108,338 since October 7, 2023.
- [The pope is right about Israel and Gaza. This is cruelty, not war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/the-pope-is-right-about-israel-and-gaza-this-is-cruelty-not-war/): The pontiff simply says what needs to be said.
- [Heartbreaking Last Photo Of Boy, 3, Youngest Victim Killed In South Korea Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/heartbreaking-last-photo-of-boy-3-youngest-victim-killed-in-south-korea-plane-crash/): South Korea Plane Crash: Kang Ko, his wife Jin Lee Seon and their son were killed when the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Muan International Airport.
- [Brazilian Woman Kills 3 With Arsenic-Laced Christmas Cake: ‘Has A Peppery Taste But…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/brazilian-woman-kills-3-with-arsenic-laced-christmas-cake-has-a-peppery-taste-but/): Terezinha Silva dos Anjos, from Torres in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, added arsenic to the cake she prepared and three women died after eating the cake in a family get-together.
- [US military releases long-held Guantanamo detainee to Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/us-military-releases-long-held-guantanamo-detainee-to-tunisia/): Transfer from the US military prison is the fourth in two weeks by the outgoing Biden administration.
- [‘Moral imperative’: WHO presses China to share COVID origins data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/moral-imperative-who-presses-china-to-share-covid-origins-data/): Beijing insists it has shared information on the coronavirus ‘without holding anything back’.
- [Missing Kerala Student Found Dead In Scotland River, Family Says No Signs Of Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/missing-kerala-student-found-dead-in-scotland-river-family-says-no-signs-of-assault/): Santra Saju completed her schooling in the UAE and got her degree from Kochi before moving to Scotland for higher education.
- [71 Killed As Overloaded Truck Plunges Into River In Southern Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/71-killed-as-overloaded-truck-plunges-into-river-in-southern-ethiopia/): At least 71 people died when an overloaded truck plunged into a river in Ethiopia’s Sidama region. Many of the victims were returning from a wedding ceremony.
- [Quad Foreign Ministers Vow To Work Vigorously Towards Free And Stable Indo-Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/quad-foreign-ministers-vow-to-work-vigorously-towards-free-and-stable-indo-pacific/): The foreign ministers of the member nations of Quad made the pledge in a joint statement commemorating the 20th anniversary of “Quad cooperation”.
- [Year Ender 2024: World's Biggest Crisis And Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/year-ender-2024-worlds-biggest-crisis-and-conflicts/): In 2024, the world saw an increased number of conflicts, which also included the already running Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. Middle East tensions further heightened the global instability.
- [China, Russia Have Always Moved Forward 'Hand In Hand', Xi Tells Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/china-russia-have-always-moved-forward-hand-in-hand-xi-tells-putin/): Exchanging New Year greetings with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Xi lauded the mutual trust and strategic coordination between both countries and expressed his desire to maintain close ties.
- [South Korean air disaster casts scrutiny on concrete runway embankment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/south-korean-air-disaster-casts-scrutiny-on-concrete-runway-embankment/): Jeju Air Flight 2216 exploded into flames after slamming into a concrete structure at the end of the runway.
- [Who Is Nimisha Priya, Indian Nurse On Death Row For Murder In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/who-is-nimisha-priya-indian-nurse-on-death-row-for-murder-in-yemen/): Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has sanctioned the death sentence for the Indian nurse, who has been in jail since 2017 on murder charges.
- [OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s Mother Speaks Out: ‘Elon Musk Believes It’s A Murder’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-mother-speaks-out-elon-musk-believes-its-a-murder/): Suchir Balaji’s mother Poornima Rao said that following the death of her son, the medical examiner did not ask her about his mental state.
- [Borrowing Friend's Lipstick For New Year's Party? Lesson From Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton 'Clash'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/borrowing-friends-lipstick-for-new-years-party-lesson-from-meghan-markle-kate-middleton-clash/): In 2017, a woman filed a lawsuit against Sephora alleging that she contracted oral herpes (Human herpes virus 1 or HSV-1) from sampling lipstick. Prince Harry says sharing lipsticks is “an American thing”, pretty common among girls raised in 1990s California.
- [New Year's Eve 2024: Which Country Celebrates New Year First And Who’s Last?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/new-years-eve-2024-which-country-celebrates-new-year-first-and-whos-last/): New Year’s Eve 2024: Christmas Island (Kiritimati) in Kiribati will be the first to welcome 2025, while Baker and Howland Islands, southwest of Hawaii, will be the last.
- [‘Something has been taken away’: Pakistan’s well-kept FGM secret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/something-has-been-taken-away-pakistans-well-kept-fgm-secret/): Pain. Betrayal. Nightmares. For thousands of Pakistani women, genital mutilation is a reality rarely talked about.
- [Over 30 Indian-Origin 'Unsung Heroes' On King Charles' 2025 New Year Honours List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/over-30-indian-origin-unsung-heroes-on-king-charles-2025-new-year-honours-list/): The 2025 New Year Honours List has recognised over 1,200 individuals, including over 30 Indian-origin professionals, for outstanding contributions across various sectors.
- [Video: Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen Hours After Warning Houthi Militants To Halt Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/video-israel-intercepts-missile-from-yemen-hours-after-warning-houthi-militants-to-halt-attacks/): Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen by Houthi rebels on December 30, 2024, before it entered Israeli airspace. No casualties were reported.
- [North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/north-koreas-kim-hails-comrade-putin-in-new-years-greeting/): North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine.
- [Fierce fighting in Khartoum endangers Sudanese civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/fierce-fighting-in-khartoum-endangers-sudanese-civilians/): The army’s bid to retake the capital from a paramilitary has led to fierce clashes and high civilian casualties.
- [Nimisha Priya's Death Sentence Sanctioned By Yemen President, India Extends 'All Possible Help'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/nimisha-priyas-death-sentence-sanctioned-by-yemen-president-india-extends-all-possible-help/): Nimisha Priya death sentence: Yemen President Rashad al-Alimi approved the death sentence of the 36-year-old nurse.
- [Indian-American Congressman Brings Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia Amid H-1B Row, Calls Out Racism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/indian-american-congressman-brings-resolution-condemning-hinduphobia-amid-h-1b-row-calls-out-racism/): Several of Trump’s supporters and immigration hardliners have been increasingly pushing for scrapping the H-1B visa programme amid debate over immigration
- [On Cam: Jet Carrying Gonzaga Basketball Team Narrowly Avoids Collision At Los Angeles Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/on-cam-jet-carrying-gonzaga-basketball-team-narrowly-avoids-collision-at-los-angeles-airport/): A jet carrying Gonzaga University men’s basketball team narrowly avoided a collision at Los Angeles International Airport on December 27. No injuries were reported.
- [Muhammad Yunus-Led Bangladesh Govt To Announce ‘Proclamation Of July Uprising’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/muhammad-yunus-led-bangladesh-govt-to-announce-proclamation-of-july-uprising/): The proclamation will be prepared with the participation and consensus of all and presented before the nation, according to a top Bangladeshi official.
- ['Rise In Gang Violence': State Of Emergency Declared In Trinidad And Tobago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/rise-in-gang-violence-state-of-emergency-declared-in-trinidad-and-tobago/): The declaration followed a weekend marred by a spate of gang-related violence that resulted in multiple deaths.
- [Five Years On, WHO Urges China To Share Covid Origins Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/five-years-on-who-urges-china-to-share-covid-origins-data/): The WHO recounted how on December 31, 2019, its country office in China picked up a media statement from the health authorities in Wuhan concerning cases of “viral pneumonia” in the city
- [‘Can’t Let Social Media Owners Decide’: Scholz Attacks Musk For ‘Meddling’ In German Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/cant-let-social-media-owners-decide-scholz-attacks-musk-for-meddling-in-german-polls/): The German government on Monday accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of trying to influence its upcoming election with a guest opinion piece for the Welt am Sonntag newspaper
- [South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/south-korean-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-yoon-over-martial-law-decree/): Court’s issuance of warrant marks first time South Korean authorities have sought to detain a sitting president. 
- ['Major Cybersecurity Incident': China 'State-sponsored' Actor Hacked US Treasury Workstations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/major-cybersecurity-incident-china-state-sponsored-actor-hacked-us-treasury-workstations/): The incident happened earlier this month, when the actor compromised a third-party cybersecurity service provider and was able to remotely access the Treasury workstations and some unclassified documents, as per a Treasury spokesperson
- [South Korea Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/south-korea-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol/): Investigators probing Yoon over his declaration of martial law requested the warrant Monday after the suspended president failed to report for questioning a third time
- [Setback For Trump As US Court Upholds Sexual Abuse Verdict, Asks Him To Pay USD 5 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/setback-for-trump-as-us-court-upholds-sexual-abuse-verdict-asks-him-to-pay-usd-5-million/): Trump denied the allegations and appealed the verdict on the grounds that two other women who said Trump had sexually assaulted them too should not have been allowed to testify
- [Trinidad and Tobago announces state of emergency to combat gang violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/trinidad-and-tobago-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-gang-violence/): Officials linked the state of emergency to the proliferation of illegal, high-powered firearms in the Caribbean nation.
- [China blamed by US for Treasury Department hack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/china-blamed-by-us-for-treasury-department-hack/): Unclassified documents were stolen after a hack earlier this month, according to a letter sent by Treasury to Congress.
- [India launches its first space docking mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/india-launches-its-first-space-docking-mission/): If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve the milestone.
- [Moments that defined 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/moments-that-defined-2024/): As a turbulent year draws to an end, here are some of its main events in photos. 
- [Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/syria-fm-says-will-visit-saudi-arabia-in-first-official-trip-abroad/): Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Syria’s newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in Damascus.
- [What’s behind Israel’s siege of north Gaza and is Gaza City next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/whats-behind-israels-siege-of-north-gaza-and-is-gaza-city-next/): Israel carries out hospital attacks in northern Gaza and Gaza City.
- [Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/trump-endorses-mike-johnson-to-return-as-us-house-speaker-despite-backlash/): President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill.
- [US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/us-president-biden-announces-2-5bn-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/): Administration of US President Joe Biden has committed more than $65bn in support since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- [Winter rains worsen horrors faced by displaced Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/winter-rains-worsen-horrors-faced-by-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza/): International aid agencies say Israeli forces have been hampering aid deliveries, making humanitarian crisis even worse.
- [Drone footage shows destruction of Zabadani from Syria’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/drone-footage-shows-destruction-of-zabadani-from-syrias-war/): Exclusive drone footage reveals the extensive destruction in Zabadani, which endured heavy shelling during Syria’s war.
- [Searching for my father in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/searching-for-my-father-in-syria/): With the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrians search prisons, hospitals, and morgues for loved ones.
- [Russia, Ukraine swap more than 300 POWs in deal mediated by UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/russia-ukraine-swap-more-than-300-pows-in-deal-mediated-by-uae/): While Russian Defence Ministry says 150 prisoners were swapped, Zelenskyy welcomes 189 Ukrainians home.
- [Maysaa Sabrine becomes first woman to lead Syria’s central bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/maysaa-sabrine-becomes-first-woman-to-lead-syrias-central-bank/): Sabrine has become the first female governor of the Syrian central bank in its more than 70-year history.
- [‘Want Protected, Autonomous Zones For Hindus’: Global Bengali Hindu Coalition To Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/want-protected-autonomous-zones-for-hindus-global-bengali-hindu-coalition-to-yunus/): The Global Bengali Hindu Coalition said there is pro-jihadist regime in Dhaka and urged India to take note of the situation.
- [Chinese Teen Sentenced To Life For 'Vile' Murder Of Classmate, Another Gets 12-Year Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/chinese-teen-sentenced-to-life-for-vile-murder-of-classmate-another-gets-12-year-term/): Zhang and Li, both 13 years when the crime happened, conspired to kill their classmate Wang and bury his body in a greenhouse, while sharing his money between them.
- [Over 68,000 Jeju Air Flyers Cancel Tickets En Masse Following Deadly Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/over-68000-jeju-air-flyers-cancel-tickets-en-masse-following-deadly-crash/): Korean news agencies said that of the cancelled reservations 33,000 were for domestic flights while over 34,000 were for international routes.
- [Appeals court upholds Trump sexual abuse, defamation liability verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/appeals-court-upholds-trump-sexual-abuse-defamation-liability-verdict/): President-elect loses appeal in E Jean Carroll case connected to alleged 1990s attack, must pay $5m.
- [Dominique Pelicot won’t appeal conviction in ex-wife’s rape trial in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/dominique-pelicot-wont-appeal-conviction-in-ex-wifes-rape-trial-in-france/): The Frenchman was jailed for 20 years for drugging and raping his then-wife and soliciting dozens of men to do the same.
- [Five charged, including manager, in death of singer Liam Payne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/five-charged-including-manager-in-death-of-singer-liam-payne/): One Direction singer had alcohol and cocaine in his system at the time of his death, an autopsy finds.
- [Kenya police fire tear gas at protest against alleged government abductions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/kenya-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protest-against-alleged-government-abductions/): Several, including politician, reportedly among those detained by police in Nairobi at site of antigov’t protests.
- ['Deference To Privacy': Congress On Why Gandhis Skipped Manmohan Singh's Ashes Immersion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/deference-to-privacy-congress-on-why-gandhis-skipped-manmohan-singhs-ashes-immersion/): Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 at the age of 92 and his ashes were immersed in the Yamuna river on Sunday. Several BJP leaders criticised the Gandhi family for being absent.
- [Ukraine Spooked By Al-Sharaa's Russia Praise, Sends Top Diplomat to Damascus With Zelensky's Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/ukraine-spooked-by-al-sharaas-russia-praise-sends-top-diplomat-to-damascus-with-zelenskys-message/): Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga urged Syria’s de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to expel Russia from the country Sybiga made an unannounced visit to Damascus as Russia negotiates the fate of its naval base in Tartus and its air base at Hmeimim, its only military outposts outside the former Soviet Union. The visit of Kyiv’s top […]
- [Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/afghanistans-taliban-rulers-say-will-close-all-ngos-employing-women/): Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked.
- [Taiwan Board Game Invites Players To Imagine Chinese Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/taiwan-board-game-invites-players-to-imagine-chinese-invasion/): Amid tensions with China, a new board game invites players to imagine a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Titled ‘2045,’ the game allows players to role-play as armed forces, sleeper agents, politicians, and citizens in the days leading up to a fictional invasion. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [71 Killed After Overcrowded Truck Plunges Into River In Southern Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/30/71-killed-after-overcrowded-truck-plunges-into-river-in-southern-ethiopia/): Some of the passengers were returning from a wedding ceremony, according to officials. Traffic police in the region had reported the truck was overloaded, which likely caused the accident.
- [Syrian Foreign Minister tells Al Jazeera new government will heal divisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syrian-foreign-minister-tells-al-jazeera-new-government-will-heal-divisions/): Syria’s Foreign Minister Assad al Shaibani says the new administration is determined to heal divisions in the country.
- [Kerala-born Norwegian Contacts Family In India Months After Lebanon Pager Blasts | Here's What He Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/kerala-born-norwegian-contacts-family-in-india-months-after-lebanon-pager-blasts-heres-what-he-said/): Lebanon Pager Blasts: While the uncle claimed that the 37-year-old has returned to Norway, the information could not be independently verified.
- [‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/modern-plunderers-lobito-corridor-plans-bring-fear-hesitation-in-drc/): Will the US-supported project be a hub for regional trade, or a new gateway to plunder DR Congo’s natural resources?
- [Who is Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans truck attack suspect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/who-is-shamsud-din-jabbar-the-new-orleans-truck-attack-suspect/): The suspect in the car-ramming attack in New Orleans has been identified as a US military veteran from Texas.
- [Jailed Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Denied Bail, Set To Appeal In Bangladesh High Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/jailed-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das-denied-bail-set-to-appeal-in-bangladesh-high-court/): Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested on sedition charges in Bangladesh, was denied bail during a court hearing in the country today. His arrest has sparked concerns over minority rights.
- [Weather agency says China experienced hottest year on record in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/weather-agency-says-china-experienced-hottest-year-on-record-in-2024/): In the last four years, China has logged its four warmest years since comparable temperature recordings began in 1961.
- [At Least 11 Shot At New York Nightclub, Cops Rush To Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/at-least-11-shot-at-new-york-nightclub-cops-rush-to-spot/): Mass shooting at New York Nightclub: The New York Police Department has classified the situation as active, with officers working to secure the area and protect the public
- [Muhammad Yunus- Led Bangladesh Interim Government Deliberately Delaying Election To 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/muhammad-yunus-led-bangladesh-interim-government-deliberately-delaying-election-to-2026/): Bangladesh Elections: Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after a popular revolution in August, said that general elections in Bangladesh will be held in late 2025 or early 2026.
- [Singapore economy grows 4%, beating forecasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/singapore-economy-grows-4-beating-forecasts/): Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation.
- [New Orleans Attack: Video Shows Suspect Dodging Police Barricade Before Crashing Truck Into Crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-attack-video-shows-suspect-dodging-police-barricade-before-crashing-truck-into-crowd/): New Orleans Attack: The video showed the attacker, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, allegedly navigating around a police cruiser barricade before driving a truck into a crowd of revelers on New Year.
- [New Orleans New Year's Day Ramming: Here's A List Of Major Vehicle Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-new-years-day-ramming-heres-a-list-of-major-vehicle-attacks/): Several such attacks have taken place over the past two decades, some inspired by extremist politics and others blamed on mental illness or misogyny
- [Armed Man Kills At Least 10, Including 2 Children, In Shooting Rampage In Montenegro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/armed-man-kills-at-least-10-including-2-children-in-shooting-rampage-in-montenegro/): The shooter, who was on the run, also seriously wounded four people, said minister Danilo Saranovic at a news conference.
- [Parts Of UK Flooded By Heavy Rain As Wild Weather Continues To Disrupt New Year's Events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/parts-of-uk-flooded-by-heavy-rain-as-wild-weather-continues-to-disrupt-new-years-events/): Several communities in the Manchester area were flooded, with several homes evacuated and cars submerged up to their roofs on roads and in parking lots after nearly a month’s worth of rain fell in two days.
- [Israel attacks Gaza ‘humanitarian zone’, killing at least 11, wounding 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/israel-attacks-gaza-humanitarian-zone-killing-at-least-11-wounding-15/): Women, children among dead as Israel’s military again attacks civilians sheltering in so-called humanitarian safe zone.
- [US-Born Army Veteran, 'Inspired' By ISIS: All About New Orleans Attack Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/us-born-army-veteran-inspired-by-isis-all-about-new-orleans-attack-suspect/): The Pentagon said Jabbar had served in the army as a human resource specialist and an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, and then in the army reserve until 2020.
- [In Video Before New Orleans Attack, ISIS-Inspired Driver Said He Planned To Kill Own Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/in-video-before-new-orleans-attack-isis-inspired-driver-said-he-planned-to-kill-own-family/): Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a white Ford pickup truck flying an Islamic State flag into throngs of people in New Orleans, had earlier expressed the desire to join ISIS and kill his family.
- [South Korea Police Raid Muan Airport Over Jeju Air Crash That Killed 179](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/south-korea-police-raid-muan-airport-over-jeju-air-crash-that-killed-179/): South Korean and US investigators, including from Boeing, have been combing the crash site in southwestern Muan since the disaster to establish a cause, with both black boxes found and decoding work ongoing
- [Bangladesh Rewriting History? New Textbooks To Say Ziaur Rahman Declared 1971 Independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/bangladesh-rewriting-history-new-textbooks-to-say-ziaur-rahman-declared-1971-independence/): Bangladesh Rewriting textbooks on 1971 war: The new textbooks, with several changes, are being distributed among primary and secondary students starting from January 1
- [Two Explosions, One Car-Rental App: Are New Year Terror Attacks Connected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/two-explosions-one-car-rental-app-are-new-year-terror-attacks-connected/): Elon Musk, too, wrote on X, suggesting that the two cases were perhaps linked in some way.
- [Saudi Arabia Executes 6 Iranians For Drug Trafficking, Tehran Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/saudi-arabia-executes-6-iranians-for-drug-trafficking-tehran-protests/): The Iranians were put to death in Dammam, on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, for having “clandestinely introduced hashish” into Saudi Arabia.
- [New Orleans Attack: Aspiring Nurse, Football Star, Single Mother, Father Of 2 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-attack-aspiring-nurse-football-star-single-mother-father-of-2-killed/): Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New Orleans New Year’s Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories
- [What Is Islamic State & What Attacks Has It Inspired By Offshoots And Lone Wolves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/what-is-islamic-state-what-attacks-has-it-inspired-by-offshoots-and-lone-wolves/): The investigation is expected to look in part at any support or inspiration that driver Shamsud-Din Jabbar may have drawn from that violent Middle East-based group, or from any of at least 19 affiliated groups around the world
- [South Korean police raid airport, Jeju Air offices after deadly crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/south-korean-police-raid-airport-jeju-air-offices-after-deadly-crash/): Police searches come as aviation authorities are probing the cause of the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
- [15 Dead In New Orleans As Driver With ISIS Flag Targets Crowds; FBI Says More People Involved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/15-dead-in-new-orleans-as-driver-with-isis-flag-targets-crowds-fbi-says-more-people-involved/): FBI has labeled the early Wednesday attack as an act of terrorism and suspects the driver did not act alone.
- ['Picked Wrong Vehicle': Elon Musk Reacts As Trump Hotel Video Shows Cybertruck Limited Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/picked-wrong-vehicle-elon-musk-reacts-as-trump-hotel-video-shows-cybertruck-limited-damage/): A new video of the blast in front of the Trump Las Vegas Hotel released by the police shows that the exterior part of the cybertruck was mostly intact after the attack
- [One Killed As Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel In Las Vegas | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/one-killed-as-tesla-cybertruck-explodes-outside-trump-hotel-in-las-vegas-video/): Tesla Cybertruck Explosion: Tesla chief Elon Musk said that the explosion was “caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck,” adding in a post on X that it was “unrelated to the vehicle itself.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1043/): Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [At least 10 killed in mass shooting in Montenegro, suspect kills himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/at-least-10-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-montenegro-suspect-kills-himself/): Suspected gunman in shooting rampage in Cetinje town shoots himself in the head after being surrounded by police.
- [Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syrias-foreign-minister-rebuilding-a-nation-after-al-assads-fall/): Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.
- [One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/one-dead-after-tesla-truck-catches-fire-outside-of-trump-hotel-in-las-vegas/): Authorities say they are investigating the incident, in which seven people sustained minor injuries.
- [Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/fireworks-in-hawaii-home-spark-deadly-explosion-killing-at-least-three/): Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast.
- [Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/palestinian-authority-suspends-al-jazeera-operations-in-the-west-bank/): PA accuses network of broadcasting ‘inciting material’ and ‘stirring strife’ in the country.
- [At least 10 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/at-least-10-dead-as-a-truck-rams-a-new-years-crowd-in-new-orleans/): FBI authorities are investigating the attack as an act of ‘terrorism’ and have identified the suspect as a US citizen.
- [Cybertruck bursts into flames outside Trump hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/cybertruck-bursts-into-flames-outside-trump-hotel/): A Tesla Cybertruck was filmed on fire at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
- [Gaza population falls 6 percent since start of war, statistics agency says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/gaza-population-falls-6-percent-since-start-of-war-statistics-agency-says/): Population has declined by about 160,000 since Israel’s assault on Gaza began, Palestinian statistics agency says.
- [Celebrating New Year on the streets of Damascus, Sarah in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/celebrating-new-year-on-the-streets-of-damascus-sarah-in-syria/): Sarah Kassim celebrated a New Year “full of freedom” with thousands of other Syrians in Damascus.
- [Kim Jong Un Receives New Year’s Card From Xi, Attends Festivities With Daughter Ju Ae](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/kim-jong-un-receives-new-years-card-from-xi-attends-festivities-with-daughter-ju-ae/): Kim Jong Un and daughter Ju Ae attended New Year’s celebrations with fireworks and ice displays.
- ['Our Presence Will Be Felt': Pakistan Begins Two-Year Term As UNSC Non-Permanent Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/our-presence-will-be-felt-pakistan-begins-two-year-term-as-unsc-non-permanent-member/): Pakistan’s top diplomat Akram promised that Pakistan’s influence will be strongly felt as it begins its tenure in the UNSC.
- [Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/mitch-mcconnells-legacy-a-grim-reaper-for-us-bipartisanship/): McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.
- [Mumbai Court Hands 20-Year Jail Terms To 8 Pakistanis Found With 232Kg Heroin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/mumbai-court-hands-20-year-jail-terms-to-8-pakistanis-found-with-232kg-heroin/): Mumbai court delivers maximum punishment to eight Pakistanis for ₹7 crore heroin seizure in 2015.
- [India Presses Pakistan For Expediting Release Of 183 Indian Fishermen, Civilian Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/india-presses-pakistan-for-expediting-release-of-183-indian-fishermen-civilian-prisoners/): New Delhi pressed Pakistan to provide immediate consular access to the 18 civilian prisoners and fishermen who are in Islamabad’s custody.
- [Schengen Expansion: Romania, Bulgaria End Land Border Controls For Free Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/schengen-expansion-romania-bulgaria-end-land-border-controls-for-free-travel/): The Schengen Area’s expansion sees Romania and Bulgaria join the 25-member bloc.
- ['Criminals Coming In Are Far Worse': Trump Links New Orleans Terror Attack To Illegal Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/criminals-coming-in-are-far-worse-trump-links-new-orleans-terror-attack-to-illegal-immigration/): As many as 10 people died and at least 30 were injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on the New Year’s Day in New Orleans.
- [‘Hell-Bent On Carnage’: What We Know About The Driver Who Rammed Into New Orleans Crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/hell-bent-on-carnage-what-we-know-about-the-driver-who-rammed-into-new-orleans-crowd/): Police officials said the suspect was “hell-bent on creating the carnage he did” and added that he died in a gunfight with cops.
- [Israeli attacks kill at least 20 Palestinians across Gaza on New Year’s Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-20-palestinians-across-gaza-on-new-years-day/): Attacks reported from Jabalia in the north, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis.
- [Truck ramming attack kills at least 10 people in New Orleans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/truck-ramming-attack-kills-at-least-10-people-in-new-orleans/): An armed man in a truck has ploughed through a crowd in the US city of New Orleans, killing at least 10 people.
- [‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/we-are-waging-an-existential-war-m23s-bertrand-bisimwa-on-drc-conflict/): Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.
- [Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/russian-gas-flow-to-europe-via-ukraine-stopped-who-does-it-hurt/): Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries.
- [Al-Shifa was a dream and a nightmare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/al-shifa-was-a-dream-and-a-nightmare/): The hospital was my dream workplace, but it turned into a place of death and despair.
- [‘Shame On Him’: Tech Mogul Elon Musk Takes Swipe At German President Steinmeier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/shame-on-him-tech-mogul-elon-musk-takes-swipe-at-german-president-steinmeier/): Elon Musk’s comments came while interacting with a social media post which called German President Steinmeier “an anti-democratic tyrant”.
- [Israelis celebrate the new year while their army kills Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/israelis-celebrate-the-new-year-while-their-army-kills-palestinians-in-gaza/): While Israeli revelers partied in Tel Aviv, Palestinians in Gaza spent New Year’s Eve fleeing Israeli bombardment.
- [Fire Shots, Chaos On Streets: What Happened After Driver Rammed Into New Orleans Crowd | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/fire-shots-chaos-on-streets-what-happened-after-driver-rammed-into-new-orleans-crowd-video/): At least 10 people died while 30 were injured after a vehicle rammed into a crowd in New Orleans on the New Year’s day.
- [At least 10 killed, dozens injured as truck crashes into New Orleans crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/at-least-10-killed-dozens-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-new-orleans-crowd/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/iran-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-france-uk-germany-on-january-13-report/): The next round of talks with European powers will take place one week before Trump’s return to the White House.
- [Shocking Video Shows Passenger Pushed Onto Tracks In New York City Subway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/shocking-video-shows-passenger-pushed-onto-tracks-in-new-york-city-subway/): Passenger survives after being pushed onto NYC subway tracks.
- [Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Succeeds Pankaj Mohan Sinha At Western Air Command](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/air-marshal-jeetendra-mishra-succeeds-pankaj-mohan-sinha-at-western-air-command/): The Western Air Command, overseeing Ladakh’s airspace, now has Air Marshal Jeetendra, a seasoned fighter pilot.
- [IDF Confirms It Killed One Of The Key Hamas Commander Who Led October 7 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/idf-confirms-it-killed-one-of-the-key-hamas-commander-who-led-october-7-attacks/): Abd al-Hadi Sabah, a key figure in the Kibbutz Nir Oz massacre, was killed in southern Gaza by Israeli forces.
- [India, Pakistan Exchange List Of Nuclear Installations As Part Of 1988 Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuclear-installations-as-part-of-1988-pact/): The exchange of nuclear installations lists between India and Pakistan continues for the 34th consecutive year under an agreement signed in 1988.
- [Vehicle Rams Into Crowd In New Orleans, One Reported Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/vehicle-rams-into-crowd-in-new-orleans-one-reported-dead/): A car rammed into a crowd in US’ New Orleans. Multiple casualties are feared.
- [Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/five-sport-events-to-watch-in-2025-from-champions-trophy-to-afcon/): In a year packed with top international tournaments, Al Jazeera picks the top five must-watch events of 2025.
- [In New Year speech, Putin tells Russians ‘everything will be fine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/in-new-year-speech-putin-tells-russians-everything-will-be-fine/): ‘Upbeat’ address was delivered exactly 25 years since the Russian president took over from predecessor Boris Yeltsin.
- [‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/ready-to-engage-syrias-foreign-minister-calls-for-lifting-of-sanctions/): In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Hassan al-Shibani details the new administration’s goals and challenges ahead.
- [Doctor in Gaza was detained as “warning to other physicians”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/doctor-in-gaza-was-detained-as-warning-to-other-physicians/): Dr Ali Elaydi says the arrest of the Dr Hussam Abu Safia in Gaza is meant as a warning to other doctors
- [Video: Ivory Coast becomes latest African country to expel French troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/video-ivory-coast-becomes-latest-african-country-to-expel-french-troops/): Ivory Coast has become the latest African country to expel France’s military from its nation.
- [Israeli Strikes Kill 12 In Gaza As War Grinds Into New Year With No End In Sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/israeli-strikes-kill-12-in-gaza-as-war-grinds-into-new-year-with-no-end-in-sight/): Israel-Hamas War: One strike hit a home in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, the most isolated and heavily destroyed part of the territory, where Israel has been waging a major operation since early October.
- [Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/romania-bulgaria-join-borderless-schengen-zone-after-13-year-wait/): Identification checks at Bulgaria and Romania’s land borders have ceased, opening free travel to the rest of the EU.
- ['Land Mafias Wanted To Sell My Sisters': In Murder Video, UP Man Reveals Why He Killed Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/land-mafias-wanted-to-sell-my-sisters-in-murder-video-up-man-reveals-why-he-killed-family/): The clip emerged hours after 24-year-old Arshad killed his family, made a video of the murders and shared it online.
- ['Autopsy Report Indicates Struggle, Head Injury': Suchir Balaji's Mother Rejects Suicide Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/autopsy-report-indicates-struggle-head-injury-suchir-balajis-mother-rejects-suicide-ruling/): Suchir Balaji’s mother has rejected the suicide ruling, citing the second autopsy. She has alleged the autopsy has suggested a head injury and signs of struggle.
- [Video: US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/video-us-launches-wave-of-air-strikes-on-yemens-capital/): US Central Command has released video saying it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and other locations in Yemen.
- [Heavy rains continue to compound misery of displaced Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/heavy-rains-continue-to-compound-misery-of-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza/): Tents across Gaza are flooded after several days of rain, with many poorly constructed and leaking.
- [Ivory Coast says French troops to leave country after decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/ivory-coast-says-french-troops-to-leave-country-after-decades/): Ivory Coast is latest West African nation to expel troops of former colonial power after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
- [When Jimmy Carter Broke Protocol With A Kiss On Queen Mother’s Lips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/when-jimmy-carter-broke-protocol-with-a-kiss-on-queen-mothers-lips/): Former US President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel laureate and longest-lived US president since 2019, passed away on December 29 in Georgia
- [Why is hypothermia killing Gaza’s children?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/why-is-hypothermia-killing-gazas-children/): Babies are at higher risk of dying from severe cold as they generate less heat than adults. Hunger compounds the risks.
- [International community has left Gaza’s children to freeze and starve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/international-community-has-left-gazas-children-to-freeze-and-starve/): Amjad Shawa, the head of the Palestinian NGOs Network in Gaza, says that the international community has failed Gaza
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,042](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1042/): Here are the key developments on the 1,042nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/us-treasury-hacked-are-china-and-the-us-stepping-up-their-cyberwar/): Department of the Treasury calls cyberattack a ‘major incident’, accuses China-backed hackers.
- [Ukrainian Drone Destroys Russian Mi-8 Helicopter For First Time: 'Going Down' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/ukrainian-drone-destroys-russian-mi-8-helicopter-for-first-time-going-down-video/): Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv military intelligence destroyed a Russian helicopter and damaged another one in the Black Sea using one of its naval drones.
- [South Korea says initial data extracted from Jeju Air cockpit recorder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/south-korea-says-initial-data-extracted-from-jeju-air-cockpit-recorder/): Officials say all 179 victims from deadliest crash on South Korean soil have been identified.
- [Russian gas supply to Europe via Ukraine halted after transit deal expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/russian-gas-supply-to-europe-via-ukraine-halted-after-transit-deal-expires/): Five-year gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expired on Wednesday as Kyiv refuses to extend the deal amid war.
- [Panama says canal ‘forever’ theirs, despite Trump’s threat of retaking it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/panama-says-canal-forever-theirs-despite-trumps-threat-of-retaking-it/): Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino has vowed the canal will forever stay under Panama’s control.
- [‘Treat us like humans’: Fishing wars trap Indians in Sri Lankan waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/treat-us-like-humans-fishing-wars-trap-indians-in-sri-lankan-waters/): A record number of Indian fisherfolk were arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024 amid depleting catch in Indian waters.
- [Russia To End Gas Exports To Europe Via Kyiv As Transit Deal Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/russia-to-end-gas-exports-to-europe-via-kyiv-as-transit-deal-expires/): Russia-Ukraine War: The five-year gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expired in early hours of Jan. 1, 2025, while Kyiv has repeatedly said it would not extend the agreement amid the war.
- [‘Lack of humanity’: Why Azerbaijan is angry with Russia over plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/lack-of-humanity-why-azerbaijan-is-angry-with-russia-over-plane-crash/): Russia’s failure to let the plane land and its refusal to take responsibility for the crash are upsetting a key partner.
- [Is Israel backing out of the Lebanon ceasefire terms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/is-israel-backing-out-of-the-lebanon-ceasefire-terms/): Israeli media announced the army may stay past the 60-day agreed upon withdrawal date.
- ['Peace Will Not Be Given...': Zelensky Vows Ukraine Will Do Everything In 2025 To Stop Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/peace-will-not-be-given-zelensky-vows-ukraine-will-do-everything-in-2025-to-stop-russia/): In his new year’s address Zelensky said that Ukraine had to continue to fight to gain the upper hand — both on the battlefield and ahead of any prospective peace talks.
- [South Korea’s Yoon will be arrested within deadline, anti-graft chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/south-koreas-yoon-will-be-arrested-within-deadline-anti-graft-chief-says/): Chief of Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials warns that anyone blocking arrest can be prosecuted.
- [Aligarh Man Enters Pakistan To Meet Lover He Met On Facebook; Family Stumbles On His Story Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/aligarh-man-enters-pakistan-to-meet-lover-he-met-on-facebook-family-stumbles-on-his-story-online/): This is not the first time that a cross-border love story has been reported. Among the ones that made headlines were stories of Seema Haider and Iqra Jeewani.
- [Not A Happy New Year For Justin Trudeau As Key Ally Jagmeet Singh Wants Him Gone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/not-a-happy-new-year-for-justin-trudeau-as-key-ally-jagmeet-singh-wants-him-gone/): Jagmeet Singh said that he would declare a loss of confidence in the Trudeau-led Liberal government- which could trigger an early election if other opposition parties support his move.
- [Massive Volcanic Eruption Worse Than 1815's Tambora Could Spell Doom This Century, Warn Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/massive-volcanic-eruption-worse-than-1815s-tambora-could-spell-doom-this-century-warn-scientists/): Scientists warn that a catastrophic volcanic eruption could occur this century, with humanity unprepared. They note that the 1815 Tambora eruption in Indonesia caused a ‘year without summer’, but the next eruption could be far more devastating
- ['Inauspicious Start To 2025': Lightning Strikes US Capitol, Netizens Link It To Trump | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/inauspicious-start-to-2025-lightning-strikes-us-capitol-netizens-link-it-to-trump-video/): Lightning struck the US Capitol building and Washington Monument simultaneously on New Year’s Eve.
- [After Xi's 'Reunification' Call, Lai Says Taiwan Must Show 'Determination' To Defend Itself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/after-xis-reunification-call-lai-says-taiwan-must-show-determination-to-defend-itself/): Self-ruled Taiwan faces the constant threat of invasion from China, which claims the island as part of its territory and has refused to renounce the use of force to bring it under its control
- [Indonesia’s Apple and Google bans frustrate country’s tech fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/indonesias-apple-and-google-bans-frustrate-countrys-tech-fans/): Jakarta has banned sales of the iPhone16 and Google Pixel under regulations that require phones to use local components.
- [US Capitol Riot Fugitive Seeks Asylum In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/us-capitol-riot-fugitive-seeks-asylum-in-canada/): Images on social media showed Vo and his mother Annie — who fled Vietnam in 1991 and was granted asylum in the United States — smiling inside the Capitol that day. She was arrested in March and is awaiting trial
- [Indian-Origin Man Jailed In Singapore For Hurling Racial Slurs, Assaulting Cashier At Cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/indian-origin-man-jailed-in-singapore-for-hurling-racial-slurs-assaulting-cashier-at-cafe/): A 27-year-old Indian-origin man in Singapore has been sentenced to four weeks in jail and fined SGD 4,000 for racially abusing and assaulting a cafe cashier.
- [Honolulu-Bound Hawaiian Airlines Flight Returns To Seattle After Reports Of Fumes In Cockpit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/honolulu-bound-hawaiian-airlines-flight-returns-to-seattle-after-reports-of-fumes-in-cockpit/): A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu made an emergency return to Seattle shortly after takeoff due to reports of cockpit fumes. The plane landed safely.
- [US Sanctions Russian, Iranian Groups Over Disinformation Targeting American Voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/us-sanctions-russian-iranian-groups-over-disinformation-targeting-american-voters/): The United States has sanctioned Russian and Iranian groups for using disinformation campaigns to manipulate voters ahead of this year’s November election.
- [Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/panama-commemorates-canal-handover-despite-trumps-call-for-us-control/): President José Raúl Mulino offered a moment of silence for the late Jimmy Carter who helped engineer the canal’s return.
- [In India’s east, farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/01/in-indias-east-farmers-risk-jail-to-grow-lucrative-cannabis-crop/): Cultivation of banned drug brings relative riches to farmers willing to risk conflict with the law.
- [Ecuador confirms charred bodies belong to four missing boys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/ecuador-confirms-charred-bodies-belong-to-four-missing-boys/): A judge has ordered 16 military members to remain behind bars while a probe into the deaths continues.
- [Syria de facto leader al-Sharaa meets Christian clerics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2024/12/31/syria-de-facto-leader-al-sharaa-meets-christian-clerics/): Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria.
- [British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/british-minister-says-musk-misinformed-on-uk-child-grooming-scandals/): British Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Musk’s views are ‘misjudged and certainly misinformed’.
- [German and French foreign ministers meet new rulers in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/german-and-french-foreign-ministers-meet-new-rulers-in-syria/): French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock have visited Syria’s capital.
- [US Surgeon General Calls For Cancer Warning Labels On Alcoholic Drinks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/us-surgeon-general-calls-for-cancer-warning-labels-on-alcoholic-drinks/): Shares of US-listed alcoholic beverage makers fell between 1% and 2% in premarket trading, with Brown-Forman Corp leading the declines
- [Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/who-is-tommy-robinson-and-why-is-elon-musk-throwing-his-weight-behind-him/): Musk posted on X calling for jailed right-wing UK activist Robinson to be released.
- [Liverpool vs Man Utd preview; kickoff and team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/liverpool-vs-man-utd-preview-kickoff-and-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team will not be fooled on Sunday by Manchester United’s lowly league position.
- [Al Jazeera in Palestine: A timeline of coverage against all odds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/al-jazeera-in-palestine-a-timeline-of-coverage-against-all-odds/): The network has continued to report on the plight of Palestinians, despite intimidation.
- [Panama reports sharp drop in irregular migration through Darien Gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/panama-reports-sharp-drop-in-irregular-migration-through-darien-gap/): The Central American country notched a 41 percent decline in Darien Gap crossings in 2024 over the previous year.
- [Fire Engulfs Eight-Story Building In South Korea's Seongnam, Dozens Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/fire-engulfs-eight-story-building-in-south-koreas-seongnam-dozens-rescued/): The fire department deployed 82 vehicles and equipment south of Seoul to bring the blaze under control
- [UN human rights chief: Investigate Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/un-human-rights-chief-investigate-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-hospitals/): The UN Higher Commissioner for Human Rights questioned Israeli claims of Hamas operating from Gaza hospitals.
- [‘Feel Like Batman’: Cybertruck Bomber Brags To Ex-Girlfriend On Renting Tesla Vehicle He Blew Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/feel-like-batman-cybertruck-bomber-brags-to-ex-girlfriend-on-renting-tesla-vehicle-he-blew-up/): The bomber, who was confirmed a US Army soldier, left text messages to his ex-girlfriend days before he blew up Tesla vehicle outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
- [In Kenya, not even the cartoonists are safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/in-kenya-not-even-the-cartoonists-are-safe/): Amid Ruto’s crackdown on dissent, a popular young cartoonist critical of his government went missing on Christmas Eve.
- [What lies ahead for the global economy in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/what-lies-ahead-for-the-global-economy-in-2025/): Inflation, geopolitical tensions and trade rows have hampered the global economy in 2024. What’s in store in 2025?
- [Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/biden-blocks-sale-of-us-steel-to-japans-nippon-steel/): Biden cites need to ‘level playing field’ in long anticipated blocking of $14.6bn sale likely to roil ties with Tokyo.
- [Alexander-Arnold ‘fully committed’ to Liverpool amid Real Madrid interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/alexander-arnold-fully-committed-to-liverpool-amid-real-madrid-interest/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot says defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is not distracted by rumours of a move to Real Madrid.
- [Nimisha Priya Case: What Is Diya Or Blood Money And Who Decides The Amount?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/nimisha-priya-case-what-is-diya-or-blood-money-and-who-decides-the-amount/): According to reports, Iran may help the Indian woman humanitarian grounds. Iran wields influence over Yemen’s Houthi rebels. They see this episode as an opportunity to strengthen ties with India
- ['Trump Strong And Unpredictable, Can Help End Russia-Ukraine War': Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/trump-strong-and-unpredictable-can-help-end-russia-ukraine-war-zelenskyy/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it won’t be possible to end the almost three years of war in one day, as Donald Trump claimed during his election campaign he could do.
- [China Plays Down Reports Of Huge Respiratory Infection Outbreak, Says Country Safe For Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/china-plays-down-reports-of-huge-respiratory-infection-outbreak-says-country-safe-for-travel/): China on Friday played down reports of a massive outbreak of flu in the country overwhelming hospitals. Videos circulating on social media show overcrowded hospitals.
- [26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Seeks Review Of India Extradition Order, Cites 'Double Jeopardy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-seeks-review-of-india-extradition-order-cites-double-jeopardy/): An attorney for Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana has urged the US Supreme Court to review the lower court’s decision to extradite him to India, citing the principle of double jeopardy which prevents a person from being tried or punished twice for the same offence.
- [India Vows To Take Measures To 'Protect Interests' Over China's Proposed Brahmaputra Dam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/india-vows-to-take-measures-to-protect-interests-over-chinas-proposed-brahmaputra-dam/): New Delhi urged Beijing to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas
- ['No Credibility': India Rejects US Media Report On Maldives President's Impeachment Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/no-credibility-india-rejects-us-media-report-on-maldives-presidents-impeachment-plot/): The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the US media report on the alleged impeachment plot of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
- ['Illegal Occupation': India Protests China's Establishment Of New Counties In Ladakh Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/illegal-occupation-india-protests-chinas-establishment-of-new-counties-in-ladakh-region/): New Delhi stressed that the creation of these new counties will not alter India’s consistent and long-standing stance on its sovereignty over the area
- [Musk calls for release of jailed UK far-right activist ‘Tommy Robinson’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/musk-calls-for-release-of-jailed-uk-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson/): Elon Musk has called for the release of jailed UK far-right activist and anti-Islam campaigner ‘Tommy Robinson’.
- [Decorated US soldier identified as Trump Hotel Tesla explosion driver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/decorated-us-soldier-identified-as-trump-hotel-tesla-explosion-driver/): Investigators say an active US Special Forces member was responsible for Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump Hotel.
- [Carter was a successful peacemaker – but he did not succeed in Bosnia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/carter-was-a-successful-peacemaker-but-he-did-not-succeed-in-bosnia/): His 1994 handshake with Radovan Karadzic was a stain on his legacy.
- [PA’s brutal siege on Jenin only deepens its crisis of legitimacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/pas-brutal-siege-on-jenin-only-deepens-its-crisis-of-legitimacy/): The people of Palestine will not forget the loss of life or the shabiya-style beatings and torture.
- [Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza with ceasefire talks set to resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-in-gaza-with-ceasefire-talks-set-to-resume/): As an Israeli delegation heads to Doha for talks, Israeli forces kill at least 26 people in attacks across Gaza.
- ['Relevant T-Word Is Terrorism, Not Tango': India Responds To Pakistan Minister's Remark On Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/relevant-t-word-is-terrorism-not-tango-india-responds-to-pakistan-ministers-remark-on-ties/): Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called upon India to “create an environment to help improve the relations”.
- [‘Highest price for war’: Russia lost 430,000 soldiers in 2024, says Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/highest-price-for-war-russia-lost-430000-soldiers-in-2024-says-ukraine/): Casualties understood to have reached record levels last year as Russia seized less than 1 percent of Ukrainian lands.
- [Climate Change: Youth Voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/climate-change-youth-voices/): On The Stream: We hear from young activists on their journey to educate and help tackle climate change.
- [Childbirths In 'Aged' South Korea Rebound For First Time In 9 Years In 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/childbirths-in-aged-south-korea-rebound-for-first-time-in-9-years-in-2024/): A total of 242,334 babies were born last year, up 3.1 per cent from a year earlier, according to resident registration data from the interior ministry.
- [Curry breaks NBA three-pointer record as Warriors trounce 76ers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/curry-breaks-nba-three-pointer-record-as-warriors-trounce-76ers/): Stephen Curry scores 30 points as he makes all eight 3-point attempts in Warriors’ 139-105 win over 76ers.
- [One killed, four injured as barrage of Russian drones hits Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/one-killed-four-injured-as-barrage-of-russian-drones-hits-ukraines-kyiv/): Ukraine says its air defences shot down 60 out of 93 Russian drones as Moscow escalates its aerial attacks.
- [China Invents Mind-Reading Machine, Can Decode Thoughts In Real-Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/china-invents-mind-reading-machine-can-decode-thoughts-in-real-time/): According to a report, brain-computer interface (BCI) technology lets patients control software, move objects, interact with AI, and manage digital avatars through speech
- [South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/south-korea-extends-boeing-737-800-inspections-as-jeju-air-wreckage-lifted/): Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by country’s airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash.
- [French, German foreign ministers visit Damascus to meet Syria’s new rulers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/french-german-foreign-ministers-visit-damascus-to-meet-syrias-new-rulers/): Germany’s Annalena Baerbock offers ‘outstretched hand’, but underlines EU ‘expectations’ on diversity and tolerance.
- [India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/india-drop-rohit-sharma-but-batters-struggle-again-in-australia/): Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India.
- [South Korean investigators abandon attempt to arrest president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/south-korean-investigators-abandon-attempt-to-arrest-president/): After a six-hour standoff, South Korean investigators have abandoned attempts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol at home.
- [Israel Conducts 'Operation Many Ways' In Syria, Destroys Underground Missile Facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/israel-conducts-operation-many-ways-in-syria-destroys-underground-missile-facility/): The Israeli military conducted “Operation Many Ways” on September 8, 2024, successfully destroying an Iranian-funded underground precision missile production site in Syria’s Masyaf.
- ['Give Independence To Bangladeshi Hindus': Bengali-Hindu UK Politician Pushpita Gupta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/give-independence-to-bangladeshi-hindus-bengali-hindu-uk-politician-pushpita-gupta/): A Labour Councilor, a Bangladeshi who had to leave her motherland and a Hindu, Pushpita’s work may be at the heart of London, but she travelled across Bangladesh every year, until the coup of sorts that forced Hasina to seek temporary refuge in India.
- [Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/frexit-why-ivory-coast-is-joining-african-campaign-to-expel-french-troops/): Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France.
- [New Virus In China: What Is Human Metapneumovirus Or HMPV? Symptoms, Treatment Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/new-virus-in-china-what-is-human-metapneumovirus-or-hmpv-symptoms-treatment-explained/): China sees a seasonal rise in respiratory diseases during winters. Reports have indicated a recent surge in human metapneumovirus cases, especially among those under 14, alongside pathogens like rhinovirus
- [Tesla Cybertruck Driver Broke Up With Wife Days Before Explosion, Left Home After Argument: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/tesla-cybertruck-driver-broke-up-with-wife-days-before-explosion-left-home-after-argument-report/): The Tesla driver who denoted a Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas had reportedly broke up with his wife recently. The police are investigating if his motive was personal or political.
- [Bomb-Making Materials And Open Quran: What FBI Found In New Orleans Attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar's Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/bomb-making-materials-and-open-quran-what-fbi-found-in-new-orleans-attacker-shamsud-din-jabbars-home/): New Orleans Attack: In Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s trailer home bomb-making materials, a Quran open to a passage glorifying violence and a workbench set up for assembling explosives were found.
- ['US Is Laughing Stock': Donald Trump Blames 'Open Borders' After New Orleans, Las Vegas Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/us-is-laughing-stock-donald-trump-blames-open-borders-after-new-orleans-las-vegas-attacks/): The USA is breaking down – A violent erosion of Safety, National Security, and Democracy is taking place all across our Nation, Donald Trump wrote on X.
- [Biden to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/biden-to-block-nippon-steels-takeover-of-us-steel-reports-say/): US president expected to announce decision to block proposed sale of Pittsburgh-based steelmaker as early as Friday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,044](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1044/): Here are the key developments on the 1,044th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Syria’s ‘Princesses of Freedom’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/syrias-princesses-of-freedom/): Khijou and Samar al-Khateeb were tortured in Bashar al-Assad’s prisons and lost family to the system.
- [Tesla Cybertruck Blast Suspect Shot Himself In Head Before Explosion, His Motivation 'Unknown'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/tesla-cybertruck-blast-suspect-shot-himself-in-head-before-explosion-his-motivation-unknown/): Las Vegas police said he had been identified as the “driver” of the vehicle, and that the coroner had ruled he had died by suicide.
- [‘US Will Relentlessly Pursue ISIS’: Joe Biden’s Stern Message On New Orleans Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/us-will-relentlessly-pursue-isis-joe-bidens-stern-message-on-new-orleans-attack/): New Orleans Terrorist Attack: Shamsud Din Jabbar indicated his support for the terrorist organisations in the videos he made, Joe Biden said.
- [Mysterious Virus HMPV Affecting Children And Elderly Grips China 5 Years After Covid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/mysterious-virus-hmpv-affecting-children-and-elderly-grips-china-5-years-after-covid/): China HMPV Outbreak: As per China’s CDC website, the human metapneumovirus is an RNA virus that belongs to the Pneumoviridae, Metapneumovirus genus.
- [Small Plane Crashes Into Warehouse In Southern California, 2 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/small-plane-crashes-into-warehouse-in-southern-california-2-dead/): A small plane crashed into a commercial building in Fullerton, California, killing two people and injuring 18. The crash caused a fire and prompted evacuations in the area.
- [Investigators Trying To Arrest South Korean President Blocked By Military Unit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/investigators-trying-to-arrest-south-korean-president-blocked-by-military-unit-report/): Officials from the Corruption Intelligence Office which is probing Yoon over his declaration of martial law entered the compound but were “blocked by a military unit inside”, Yonhap said.
- [South Korea authorities seek to arrest Yoon at suspended leader’s residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/south-korea-authorities-seek-to-arrest-yoon-at-suspended-leaders-residence/): Yoon faces becoming the first sitting president to be detained in country’s history.
- [US President Biden awards presidential medal to Trump critic Liz Cheney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/us-president-biden-awards-presidential-medal-to-trump-critic-liz-cheney/): A total of 20 recipients were honoured, including two who had investigated the attack on the US Capitol in January 2021.
- [Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/maduro-government-offers-reward-for-location-of-exiled-opposition-candidate/): Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears.
- [Ecuadorian President Noboa names interim vice president amid spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/ecuadorian-president-noboa-names-interim-vice-president-amid-spat/): Noboa has tussled with Vice President Veronica Abad over questions of insubordination as new general elections approach.
- [Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/record-number-of-migrants-refugees-reached-canary-islands-by-sea-in-2024/): Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
- [Calls grow for release of jailed poet al-Qaradawi after arrest in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/calls-grow-for-release-of-jailed-poet-al-qaradawi-after-arrest-in-lebanon/): Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi was held due to an Egyptian arrest warrant, a Lebanese official said.
- [FBI says New Orleans New Year attacker inspired by ISIL, acted alone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/fbi-says-new-orleans-new-year-attacker-inspired-by-isil-acted-alone/): The suspect in the New Orleans New Year attack acted alone but was inspired by ISIL, the FBI said.
- [Are Ukraine war sanctions hurting the EU more than Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/are-ukraine-war-sanctions-hurting-the-eu-more-than-russia/): Kyiv shuts pipelines, but EU imports of Russian liquefied gas by ship hit a record high.
- [US soldier identified as dead in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/us-soldier-identified-as-dead-in-las-vegas-cybertruck-explosion-reports/): Federal law enforcement searched a home in Colorado in connection to the explosion that injured seven on Wednesday.
- [Photos: More than 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/photos-more-than-70-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): Head of the enclave’s police, his deputy and a journalist among those who lost their lives.
- [At least 27 people killed, dozens rescued after two shipwrecks off Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/at-least-27-people-killed-dozens-rescued-after-two-shipwrecks-off-tunisia/): All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, says director of civil protection in Sfax.
- [Deadly cross-border attacks taking toll on Pakistan, Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/deadly-cross-border-attacks-taking-toll-on-pakistan-afghanistan/): The Pakistani government and Afghan Taliban have a long history of working together, but tensions are now on the rise.
- [FBI releases timeline of deadly New Orleans truck-ramming attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/fbi-releases-timeline-of-deadly-new-orleans-truck-ramming-attack/): Authorities revealed they now believe suspect Shamsud-Dim Jabbar acted alone in the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street.
- [500-kilogram metallic object falls from the sky in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/500-kilogram-metallic-object-falls-from-the-sky-in-kenya/): A 500-kilogram metallic object crashed into Mukuku village in Makueni County, Kenya this week.
- [Woman Smashes Drunkard Husband’s Face With Boulder, Then Cuts Him Into Two Pieces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/woman-smashes-drunkard-husbands-face-with-boulder-then-cuts-him-into-two-pieces/): The Belagavi woman said her husband was fighting with her over a piece of land she owned.
- [Germany Arrests Hundreds For Attacking Cops, Firefighters With Crackers On New Year's Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/germany-arrests-hundreds-for-attacking-cops-firefighters-with-crackers-on-new-years-eve/): Four hundred people were arrested after 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve.
- [US Tech Workers Seek End To Foreign Student Work Permits Amid H-1B Debate, May Impact Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/us-tech-workers-seek-end-to-foreign-student-work-permits-amid-h-1b-debate-may-impact-indians/): The US Tech Workers have demanded Donald Trump to scrap the OPT programme, claiming it is being misused to get H-1B visa. They claimed that locals graduates are being subjected to “unfair competition”.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least 63 Palestinians across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-63-palestinians-across-gaza/): At least 63 Palestinians have been killed by widespread Israeli attacks across Gaza, the deadliest day since October.
- ['New Orleans Attacker Joined ISIS, Planted 2 Homemade Bombs': FBI Probe Reveals New Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-attacker-joined-isis-planted-2-homemade-bombs-fbi-probe-reveals-new-details/): The FBI said the New Orleans attacker who rammed into a crowd of New Year’s acted alone and had joined the ISIS terror group.
- [Netizens Found This Major Blunder In Meghan Markle’s Instagram Debut Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/netizens-found-this-major-blunder-in-meghan-markles-instagram-debut-post/): Meghan Markle kicks off 2025 with an Instagram video, but eagle-eyed fans notice a curious detail in the clip.
- [‘Radicalisation, Not Religion’ Reason Behind New Orleans Attack: Terrorist Shamsud-Din's Brother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/radicalisation-not-religion-reason-behind-new-orleans-attack-terrorist-shamsud-dins-brother/): Shamsud-Din Jabbar, US citizen and army veteran, mowed down people in New Orleans, killing 15. He had pledged allegiance to the ISIS in a Facebook video and had an ISIS flag on his truck.
- [‘Crime against journalism’: Gaza Journalists decry PA’s Al Jazeera ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/crime-against-journalism-gaza-journalists-decry-pas-al-jazeera-ban/): Journalists in Gaza say the Palestinian Authority must reverse decision to ban Al Jazeera in the occupied territory.
- [Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/musk-calls-for-jailed-uk-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson-to-be-released/): US technology billionaire says Tommy Robinson, who is serving in 18-month prison sentence, ‘should be freed’.
- [Pakistani Man Released From Gorakhpur Jail Set To Return Home After 16 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/pakistani-man-released-from-gorakhpur-jail-set-to-return-home-after-16-years/): Mansoor Ahmed was arrested near the India-Nepal border in Bahraich for entering India without a visa or passport.
- [Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit for new government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syria-fm-in-saudi-arabia-on-first-foreign-visit-for-new-government/): Syria’s top diplomat arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first foreign visit for Syria’s new government.
- [What we know about the New Orleans attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/what-we-know-about-the-new-orleans-attack/): US military veteran from Texas is the suspect in the New Orleans car-ramming attack that killed more than 15 people.
- ['Cowardly': PM Modi Condemns Attack On New Year Crowd In New Orleans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/cowardly-pm-modi-condemns-attack-on-new-year-crowd-in-new-orleans/): At least 15 people were killed and 30 others were injured after a truck rammed into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Day at New Orleans in the United States.
- [This White House Secret Tunnel Offers Protection Even From Atomic Bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/this-white-house-secret-tunnel-offers-protection-even-from-atomic-bomb/): The White House features a tunnel network designed for emergency evacuations. This ensures a discreet and secure exit for the President, their family, and staff during crises
- [India Commits Rs 8.4 Crore To Develop Boatyard In Northern Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/india-commits-rs-8-4-crore-to-develop-boatyard-in-northern-sri-lanka/): India allocates LKR 290 million to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard to enhance livelihood opportunities and fisheries infrastructure in Sri Lanka.
- [Amid Debate Over H1B, Know These 19 Other US Visas Open To Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/amid-debate-over-h1b-know-these-19-other-us-visas-open-to-indians/): The US offers around 20 different types of visas for Indians, each tailored to specific purposes and needs.
- [Ousted Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad Targeted In Alleged Poisoning Plot In Moscow: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/ousted-syrian-leader-bashar-al-assad-targeted-in-alleged-poisoning-plot-in-moscow-report/): An alleged poisoning attempt has been made on ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad
- [Germany accuses Musk of election meddling over AfD support: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/germany-accuses-musk-of-election-meddling-over-afd-support-what-we-know/): Elon Musk praised AfD and its leader Alice Weidel in an opinion piece for German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
- [Do not fall for simplistic portrayals of the New Orleans attacker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/do-not-fall-for-simplistic-portrayals-of-the-new-orleans-attacker/): We owe it to the public, the victims and marginalised communities to challenge official narratives when necessary.
- [Donald Trump and the great Panama Canal tantrum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/donald-trump-and-the-great-panama-canal-tantrum/): The incoming president wants to punish Panama for failing to appreciate ‘the extraordinary generosity’ of the US.
- [How Sunita Williams Witnessed 16 Sunrises And Sunsets On New Year’s Day | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/how-sunita-williams-witnessed-16-sunrises-and-sunsets-on-new-years-day-explained/): Sunita Williams, a veteran astronaut, was supposed to be on the ISS for only eight days as part of a mission aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
- [New Orleans Attack Shows US On Radar Of ISIS-Inspired Lone Wolves: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-attack-shows-us-on-radar-of-isis-inspired-lone-wolves-intel-sources-exclusive/): A major motivating factor for such attackers, sources said, is the belief that the removal of Bashar al-Assad in Syria by small jihadi groups demonstrates the vulnerability of even superpowers
- [New Orleans Offered PS5 In Exchange For Guns To Boost Public Safety Day Before Deadly Crowd Ramming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-offered-ps5-in-exchange-for-guns-to-boost-public-safety-day-before-deadly-crowd-ramming/): Many New Orleans residents participated in the drive where they exchanged firearms for video game consoles through a city-supported gun buyback initiative.
- [Syria in 2024: A year that changed everything in a war-torn nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syria-in-2024-a-year-that-changed-everything-in-a-war-torn-nation/): Syrians celebrate the end of al-Assad’s regime, despite continuing challenges and the destruction across the country.
- [Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader charged with sedition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/bangladesh-court-again-rejects-bail-for-hindu-leader-charged-with-sedition/): Krishna Das Prabhu faces sedition charges for leading rallies demanding better security for minorities in Chattogram.
- [Video: UN team witnesses the devastation of north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/video-un-team-witnesses-the-devastation-of-north-gaza/): Humanitarian teams from the United Nations and the World Health Organisation have arrived in northern Gaza.
- [The Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/the-palestinian-authority-suspends-al-jazeera-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): The Palestinian authority has suspended Al Jazeera’s operations in the occupied West Bank, which Al Jazeera denounced.
- [Syria’s new rulers must avoid polarising country further](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syrias-new-rulers-must-avoid-polarising-country-further/): With many players vying for power in Syria, the country could face many challenges in the coming years.
- [Children, High-Ranking Officers Among 10 Killed In Israeli Airstrike In Southern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/children-high-ranking-officers-among-10-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-southern-gaza/): An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed 10 people, including three children and two senior Hamas police officers. The attack where displaced people were sheltering.
- [‘We Will Free Her’: Iran Offers Help Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Facing Death Row In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/we-will-free-her-iran-offers-help-kerala-nurse-nimisha-priya-facing-death-row-in-yemen/): Nimisha Priya case: According to News18 sources, the Kerala nurse was arrested in an area which is not under the rule of the Houthis and other countries are trying to help her
- [Montenegro Gunman Dies By Suicide After Shooting At Least 12 People Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/montenegro-gunman-dies-by-suicide-after-shooting-at-least-12-people-dead/): A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed at least 12 people, including children, in a shooting spree following a bar fight. The shooter, identified as Aco Martinovic, later took his own life.
- [India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/india-clears-toxic-waste-from-bhopal-gas-leak-site-40-years-after-disaster/): Authorities say incinerating poison is environmentally safe as activists raise alarm over potential water contamination.
- [Chilling Videos Of New Orleans Attack Show Panic On Street As Speeding Truck Rushes Past Many](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/chilling-videos-of-new-orleans-attack-show-panic-on-street-as-speeding-truck-rushes-past-many/): New CCTV footage show Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s pickup truck speeding through crowded streets in New Orleans, causing chaos as pedestrians scrambled for safety.
- [Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/02/syria-fm-in-saudi-arabia-on-maiden-trip-as-new-rulers-reset-regional-ties/): Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.
- [Justin Trudeau Likely To Quit As Liberal Party Leader, But May Continue As Canada PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/justin-trudeau-likely-to-quit-as-liberal-party-leader-but-may-continue-as-canada-pm/): Reports say Trudeau is likely to resign this week, with 131 out 153 MPs against him. As per reports, Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic province caucuses have decided to remove Trudeau.
- [‘Positive Announcements’ Expected During US NSA Sullivan’s India Visit: Top Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/positive-announcements-expected-during-us-nsa-sullivans-india-visit-top-govt-sources/): Jake Sullivan is expected to meet the top Indian leadership and hold crucial talks with India’s NSA Ajit Doval about various aspects of the India-US strategic partnership, including defence, security, and technology cooperation
- [US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-authorities-say-new-orleans-attacker-travelled-to-egypt-canada/): US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.
- [Canada PM Justin Trudeau Likely To Resign This Week Amid Dissent Within His Party: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canada-pm-justin-trudeau-likely-to-resign-this-week-amid-dissent-within-his-party-report/): Justin Trudeau is reportedly poised to resign amid mounting dissent within his Liberal Party and declining public support. His decision is expected before a Wednesday caucus meeting.
- [US Hit By Massive Winter Storm, 63 Million Affected, 2 States Declare Emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-hit-by-massive-winter-storm-63-million-affected-2-states-declare-emergency/): About 63 million people in the U.S. were under some kind of winter weather advisory, watch or warning on Sunday, according to Bob Oravec with the National Weather Service.
- [Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/hamas-says-its-ready-to-free-34-captives-under-ceasefire-deal-reports-say/): Israeli and Hamas officials are holding talks in Qatar in renewed push to secure ceasefire deal.
- [Fernandes and Amorim upset with United after impressive draw at Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/fernandes-and-amorim-upset-with-united-after-impressive-draw-at-liverpool/): Manchester United hold title-chasing Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield, but frustrate their club captain and manager.
- [Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi’s family appeal to Lebanese PM for release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/egyptian-activist-al-qaradawis-family-appeal-to-lebanese-pm-for-release/): Al-Qaradawi’s family seeks Lebanese PM’s intervention to prevent his deportation to Egypt, fearing risks to his life.
- [New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/new-austrian-conservative-leader-ready-for-coalition-talks-with-far-right/): In major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so.
- [M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/m23-rebels-take-key-town-of-masisi-as-they-advance-in-eastern-drc/): The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.
- [How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza’s medical facilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/how-can-world-powers-stop-israel-from-attacking-gazas-medical-facilities/): The United Nations says the health system in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse amid relentless Israeli attacks.
- [Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk as war casualties mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/ukraine-launches-new-offensive-in-russias-kursk-as-war-casualties-mount/): Ukrainian forces have been launching counteroffensives in Kursk in an effort to hold on to seized territory.
- [Bangladesh Cancels Judges' Training Programme In India Amid Strained Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/bangladesh-cancels-judges-training-programme-in-india-amid-strained-ties/): The cancellation order came a day after the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported that 50 lower judiciary judges would undergo a one-day training programme from February 10.
- ['Farage Doesn't Have What It Takes': Musk Calls For New Reform UK Leader Weeks After Mar-A-Lago Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-musk-calls-for-new-reform-uk-leader-weeks-after-mar-a-lago-meet/): Elon Musk had met Nigel Farage at Donald’s Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida where it is claimed that talks were held for the donation of large sum to the UK’s party.
- [Israeli forces kill 200 in three days in Gaza, overwhelming hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/israeli-forces-kill-200-in-three-days-in-gaza-overwhelming-hospitals/): Although Israel claims it is targeting Hamas fighters, most of the victims are women and children.
- [‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/i-refuse-a-cheap-death-israel-kills-palestinian-journalist-in-gaza/): Israel kills Mohammad Hijazi, taking the number of media workers killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 to 220.
- [Lawyer fears Egyptian poet could be tortured if extradited from Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/lawyer-fears-egyptian-poet-could-be-tortured-if-extradited-from-lebanon/): A lawyer for activist and poet Abdul Rahman Yusuf has told Al Jazeera that he would be at risk if extradited to Egypt.
- [Hezbollah Violating Ceasefire, Will Be Forced To Act: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/hezbollah-violating-ceasefire-will-be-forced-to-act-israel/): Israel said Hezbollah militants are yet to withdraw beyond the Litani river as agreed in the ceasefire deal.
- [Nasrallah Aide Says Hezbollah Chief Was ‘Leading War From Operations Room’ When Israel Struck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/nasrallah-aide-says-hezbollah-chief-was-leading-war-from-operations-room-when-israel-struck/): Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September.
- [Nigeria’s defence chief on human rights abuse reports and security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/nigerias-defence-chief-on-human-rights-abuse-reports-and-security/): General Christopher Musa addresses the Boko Haram challenge, corruption reports, and more.
- [Dramatic video of an avalanche in Utah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/dramatic-video-of-an-avalanche-in-utah/): Video shows the dramatic moment an avalanche gathers speed as it slides down a mountain in the Cottonwood Canyons.
- [Mukesh Chandrakar: Indian media bodies seek probe into murder of journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/mukesh-chandrakar-indian-media-bodies-seek-probe-into-murder-of-journalist/): Three arrested after Mukesh Chandrakar’s body found on January 3 in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur stuffed in a septic tank.
- [New Zealand Relaxes Visa Rules To Combat Labour Shortages, Indian Migrants May Be Impacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/new-zealand-relaxes-visa-rules-to-combat-labour-shortages-indian-migrants-may-be-impacted/): The New Zealand government has relaxed various visa rules for immigrants seeking job opportunities in the country. Indians are likely to be impacted by the new changes.
- [Leopard Kills Blackbuck Near Statue Of Unity, Seven Deer Die Out Of Panic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/leopard-kills-blackbuck-near-statue-of-unity-seven-deer-die-out-of-panic/): Seven blackbuck died out of fear after seeing the big cat take down one of their group members.
- [Turkey Turns Truce Maker In Sudan As African Nation Accepts Mediation Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/turkey-turns-truce-maker-in-sudan-as-african-nation-accepts-mediation-offer/): Sudan’s army chief welcomed the offer extended by Turkey’s government.
- [Flights Resume In Four Russian Cities After Brief Safety Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/flights-resume-in-four-russian-cities-after-brief-safety-halt/): Reports suggest that the airports were closed due to a risk of Ukrainian drone strikes.
- [Heavy Snow, Freezing Rain Forces Airport Closures, Road Blocks In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/heavy-snow-freezing-rain-forces-airport-closures-road-blocks-in-uk/): Many sporting events have been cancelled and the PL fixture between United and Liverpool will undergo inspection before kickoff to see if it will be held.
- [Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrives in Qatar for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/syrian-foreign-minister-asaad-al-shaibani-arrives-in-qatar-for-talks/): Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states.
- [Winter storm hammers eastern US; over 60 million face blizzard conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/winter-storm-hammers-eastern-us-over-60-million-face-blizzard-conditions/): At least 62 million people are in the path of the storm as state of emergency declared in several US states.
- [The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig’s Queer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/the-dark-side-of-william-burroughs-wife-killer-behind-daniel-craigs-queer/): The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America’s most influential figures in literature.
- [‘Genocidal Rape’: Musk Questions UK’s Starmer Over Silence On Pakistani Rape Gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/genocidal-rape-musk-questions-uks-starmer-over-silence-on-pakistani-rape-gangs/): Elon Musk has recently attacked the UK government over multiple issues.
- [Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/why-has-ivory-coasts-national-dish-attieke-become-a-global-icon/): UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object.
- [Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/palestinian-authority-suppresses-criticism-of-jenin-operation-in-west-bank/): The PA’s ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.
- [Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/naomi-osaka-suffers-abdominal-injury-in-run-up-to-australian-open/): Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set.
- [Motorcycle-Sized 276 Kilo Tuna Fish Sold For Rs 11 Crore In Japan Auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/motorcycle-sized-276-kilo-tuna-fish-sold-for-rs-11-crore-in-japan-auction/): The sold bluefin tuna fish, roughly the size of a motorbike, is the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious new year auction held in Japan.
- [Ex-US Army Officer Faces Charges Of Attempting To Join Hezbollah 'To Kill Jews'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/ex-us-army-officer-faces-charges-of-attempting-to-join-hezbollah-to-kill-jews/): Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, who served in active-duty status in the US Army, has been indicted for supporting a terrorist organisation and making false statements.
- [Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/palestinian-man-mourns-his-mother-outside-morgue-in-gaza/): A Palestinian man was seen crying outside the door of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s morgue in Deir el-Balah.
- [Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/syria-to-resume-international-flights-from-damascus-airport-next-week/): Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.
- [Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/australia-beat-india-to-reclaim-border-gavaskar-trophy-and-enter-wtc-final/): Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
- [Heatwave Sizzles Australia: Bushfires Ravages Victoria State, Fire Bans Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/heatwave-sizzles-australia-bushfires-ravages-victoria-state-fire-bans-issued/): The huge blaze that has ripped through Victoria’s Grampians National Park has affected homes, farmlands and vast areas of the national park.
- [Italy’s Meloni Flies To Mar-a-Lago To Meet Trump | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/italys-meloni-flies-to-mar-a-lago-to-meet-trump-video/): Videos shared on social media showed Meloni welcomed with loud applause.
- [Thousands Of South Koreans Brave Bitter Cold To Rally For, Against Yoon's Arrest As Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/thousands-of-south-koreans-brave-bitter-cold-to-rally-for-against-yoons-arrest-as-deadline-looms/): Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached for his botched attempt to declare martial law, is the first sitting president to face arrest, sparking furious protests.
- [New York Implements Controversial Driver Toll To Ease Traffic, Residents Voice Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/new-york-implements-controversial-driver-toll-to-ease-traffic-residents-voice-opposition/): The new move puts Kathy Hochul-led New York’s government on a collision course with President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/why-is-honduras-threatening-to-expel-us-troops/): Honduras’ threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1046/): Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Take Decisions Thinking Your Kids Are Hostages’: Captive’s Kin To Netanyahu As Hamas Releases Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/take-decisions-thinking-your-kids-are-hostages-captives-kin-to-netanyahu-as-hamas-releases-video/): Hamas hostages released a video of 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag and told the Israeli government to secure her release.
- [Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/where-i-find-hope-amid-the-hurt-and-heartache/): Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope.
- ['This Is Significant': Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Claims North Korean Troops In Kursk Suffered Heavy Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/this-is-significant-ukraines-zelenskyy-claims-north-korean-troops-in-kursk-suffered-heavy-losses/): Western and Ukrainian officials estimate that some 11,000 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region.
- [‘Getting Ready To Ride Out The Storm’: Car, Truck Crashes Galore As Winter Grips Central US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/getting-ready-to-ride-out-the-storm-car-truck-crashes-galore-as-winter-grips-central-us/): A winter storm caused crashes and overturned vehicles across Kansas, prompting emergency declarations in Missouri and Arkansas amid treacherous road conditions.
- ['Travesty': Elon Musk Seethes At Joe Biden’s Presidential Medal For George Soros Amid MAGA Rage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/travesty-elon-musk-seethes-at-joe-bidens-presidential-medal-for-george-soros-amid-maga-rage/): George Soros has been criticised by right-wing politicians for funding politicians who have been soft on crime, blaming it for increased criminal activities in some states.
- [Washington Post Junks Cartoonist’s Sketch Of Bezos, Zuckerberg Bowing To Trump, She Quits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/washington-post-junks-cartoonists-sketch-of-bezos-zuckerberg-bowing-to-trump-she-quits/): Ann Telnaes drew a sketch of media executives bowing before US President-elect Trump while offering him bags of money.
- [King Charles III 'Deeply Saddened' Over Death Of Royal Nanny's Stepson In New Orleans Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/king-charles-iii-deeply-saddened-over-death-of-royal-nannys-stepson-in-new-orleans-attack/): Edward Pettifer, 31, was the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny Tiggy Pettifer. He was one of the 15 victims of the horrifying New Year attack in New Orleans.
- [Messi, Hillary Clinton, George Soros Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom By Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/05/messi-hillary-clinton-george-soros-awarded-presidential-medal-of-freedom-by-biden/): Others who received the prestigious award included singer-activist Bono, basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actor Denzel Washington.
- [Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/austrian-chancellor-to-resign-after-coalition-talks-collapse/): Nehammer says his People’s Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes.
- [Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/arsenal-held-at-brighton-while-man-city-bounce-back-continues/): Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton to dent their Premier League title hopes, while holders Man City win again.
- [Can Europe and Syria do business and what does each want?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/can-europe-and-syria-do-business-and-what-does-each-want/): European foreign ministers meet Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus.
- [Biden notifies US Congress of planned $8bn arms sales to Israel: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/biden-notifies-us-congress-of-planned-8bn-arms-sales-to-israel-reports/): Package to include precision-guided munitions, artillery shells and air-to-air missiles, according to US media reports.
- [Russia promises retaliation after saying Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/russia-promises-retaliation-after-saying-ukraine-fired-us-supplied-missiles/): Outgoing US President Joe Biden has authorised Kyiv to use the long-range weapons against Russia.
- [Bomb Attack On Bus In Pakistan's Balochistan Leaves 4 Dead, Over 30 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/bomb-attack-on-bus-in-pakistans-balochistan-leaves-4-dead-over-30-injured/): Police officer Roshan Baloch said that eight of the wounded were in critical condition, and that the rest were stable.
- [Biden To Honor Hillary Clinton, George Soros With Highest US Civilian Honour, Elon Musk Calls It 'A Travesty'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/biden-to-honor-hillary-clinton-george-soros-with-highest-us-civilian-honour-elon-musk-calls-it-a-travesty/): The prestigious award is being bestowed to the individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States.
- [50 Bangladeshi Judicial Officers To Undergo Training In India Amid Diplomatic Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/50-bangladeshi-judicial-officers-to-undergo-training-in-india-amid-diplomatic-tensions/): The Law Ministry has given permission to 50 judicial officials of subordinate courts to undergo training at the National Judicial Academy and State Judicial Academy at Bhopal
- [Delhi Police Deports 132 Foreign Nationals In 2024 For Overstaying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/delhi-police-deports-132-foreign-nationals-in-2024-for-overstaying/): The deported individuals included 116 Nigerians, seven from Ivory Coast, three each from Guinea and Uzbekistan, two each from Ghana and Uganda, and one from Senegal
- [World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/worlds-oldest-person-dies-in-japan-aged-116/): Tomiko Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture, in central Japan.
- [Silence on Israel’s massacres of journalists is dangerous to all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/silence-on-israels-massacres-of-journalists-is-dangerous-to-all/): International media’s reluctance to show solidarity with Palestinian journalists could backfire.
- [Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon’s arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/rival-camps-protest-in-south-korea-as-authorities-press-for-yoons-arrest/): Prosecutors ask acting president to order security forces to comply with arrest warrant for impeached leader Yoon.
- [Fire at market in northern China kills at least eight people and injures 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/fire-at-market-in-northern-china-kills-at-least-eight-people-and-injures-15/): Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at a busy market in the city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province.
- [Israeli forces kill teenager amid intensified raids in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/israeli-forces-kill-teenager-amid-intensified-raids-in-occupied-west-bank/): Military installs snipers on rooftops surrounding Balata camp during fierce raid that killed Muhammad Medhat Amin Amer.
- [Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/could-a-board-game-help-prepare-taiwan-for-war-with-china/): The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan.
- [8 Killed, 15 Injured After Fire Breaks Out At China Food Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/8-killed-15-injured-after-fire-breaks-out-at-china-food-market/): The fire at the Liguang market broke out at around 8:40 am (local time) and was extinguished after 10 am, the district government said. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
- [US NSA Jake Sullivan To Visit India On Jan 5-6; Talks On Chinese Dams On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/us-nsa-jake-sullivan-to-visit-india-on-jan-5-6-talks-on-chinese-dams-on-agenda/): Washington also expects that topics such as civilian nuclear cooperation, artificial intelligence, space, military licensing and Chinese economic overcapacity will be brought up in the visit
- [New Orleans attacker: How false claims about the suspect spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/new-orleans-attacker-how-false-claims-about-the-suspect-spread/): A Fox News report fuelled the spread of misinformation online – including a claim the suspect was an illegal immigrant.
- [Israel orders evacuation of Gaza’s critical Indonesian, al-Awda hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/israel-orders-evacuation-of-gazas-critical-indonesian-al-awda-hospitals/): Many of those being treated or seeking shelter at the two hospitals came from the destroyed Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- [Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/syrias-fm-to-head-to-uae-qatar-and-jordan-to-build-partnerships/): War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.
- [India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/india-shrug-off-bumrah-injury-to-claim-first-innings-lead-in-australia/): India captain Jasprit Bumrah is forced off with injury on Day Two of the fifth Test but Australia fail to capitalise.
- [The US soldiers returning to Vietnam in search of mass graves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/the-us-soldiers-returning-to-vietnam-in-search-of-mass-graves/): American veterans help Vietnamese veterans locate mass burial sites 50 years after the war.
- ['Stay On The Line And Hear Them Die': New Recordings Unveil Horror Of Hamas Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/stay-on-the-line-and-hear-them-die-new-recordings-unveil-horror-of-hamas-hostages/): The new recordings showed an interaction between a Shin Bet official and one of the Hamas militants, who threatened to shoot all hostages en route to Gaza if the Israeli Army opened fire.
- [Myanmar’s military regime to free thousands of prisoners in amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/myanmars-military-regime-to-free-thousands-of-prisoners-in-amnesty/): Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports.
- [Love Designer Handbags? Thailand PM Has 200 Of Them Worth $2 Million. Her Net Worth Is…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/love-designer-handbags-thailand-pm-has-200-of-them-worth-2-million-her-net-worth-is/): Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has 75 watches valued at 162 million baht, 39 timepieces and 217 handbags worth 76 million baht, as per the declaration.
- ['HMPV Reoccurs In Winters': China Downplays Outbreak, Indian Doctors Agree With Explanation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/hmpv-reoccurs-in-winters-china-downplays-outbreak-indian-doctors-agree-with-explanation/): Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak: Chinese foreign ministry assured tourists and citizens that it is safe to travel in the country.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,045](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1045/): Here are the key developments on the 1,045th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘I feel helpless’: India-Bangladesh tensions deny patients medical access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/i-feel-helpless-india-bangladesh-tensions-deny-patients-medical-access/): India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.
- ['Not A Terrorist, Needed To Cleanse My Mind': US Cybertruck Bomber In Suicide Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/not-a-terrorist-needed-to-cleanse-my-mind-us-cybertruck-bomber-in-suicide-note/): Matthew Livelsberger, a member of the elite Green Berets, killed himself in a rented Tesla cybertruck, which exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, injuring seven people.
- [Washington DC Shooting Leaves 5 Hospitalised, Police Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/washington-dc-shooting-leaves-5-hospitalised-police-probe-on/): The shooting took place at the 1500 block of Harry Thomas Way in Northeast DC on Friday night, leaving five people injured. Police said the shooting likely stemmed from a dispute.
- [PM Modi's $20,000 Diamond Becomes Most Expensive Gift To Biden Family In 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/pm-modis-20000-diamond-becomes-most-expensive-gift-to-biden-family-in-2023/): The 7.5-carat diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, valued at $20,000, was easily the most costly gift presented to Biden family in 2023.
- [Watch: Kamala Harris Forgets Pledge of Allegiance In ‘Most Embarrassing Moment Yet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/watch-kamala-harris-forgets-pledge-of-allegiance-in-most-embarrassing-moment-yet/): Following the blunder, Vice President-elect JD Vance was spotted laughing. Donald Trump Junior shared the video on X (formerly known as Twitter) along with three laughing emojis.
- ['Misjudged, Misinformed': British Minister Criticises Elon Musk's Intervention In UK Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/misjudged-misinformed-british-minister-criticises-elon-musks-intervention-in-uk-politics/): This came after Musk accused British PM Keir Starmer of failing to bring “rape gangs” to justice as the head of the CPS from 2008-2013 and even supported dissolution of UK Parliament.
- [Mysterious 500-Kg ‘Red And Hot Space Object’ Falls From Sky In Kenya Village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/mysterious-500-kg-red-and-hot-space-object-falls-from-sky-in-kenya-village/): The “red and hot” ring- suspected to be rocket parts- was found by villagers, the Kenyan Space Agency said, adding that it “secured the area and retrieved the debris“.
- [What Is 'Rabbit Fever,' Infectious Disease Rising Over 50% In US? All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/what-is-rabbit-fever-infectious-disease-rising-over-50-in-us-all-you-need-to-know/): In recent years, cases of tularemia, also known as ‘rabbit fever,’ have risen by more than 50% in the US.
- [Donald Trump To Be Sentenced In Hush Money Case 10 Days Before Taking Office. Will He Go To Jail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/donald-trump-to-be-sentenced-in-hush-money-case-10-days-before-taking-office-will-he-go-to-jail/): The judge said that instead of incarceration he was leaning towards an unconditional discharge — meaning the real estate tycoon would not be subject to any conditions.
- [Republican Mike Johnson Re-Elected US House Speaker In Dramatic Floor Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/republican-mike-johnson-re-elected-us-house-speaker-in-dramatic-floor-vote/): Mike Johnson was able to flip two remaining holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.
- [Suchir Balaji's Backup Drive On OpenAI Testimony Missing, Says Journalist Amid Mystery Over His Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/suchir-balajis-backup-drive-on-openai-testimony-missing-says-journalist-amid-mystery-over-his-death/): OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco Apartment on December 14 last year. Authorities ruled his death as a suicide while parents asserted that it was a murder.
- [Q&A: Leader of Myanmar’s shadow government talks civil war strategy in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/qa-leader-of-myanmars-shadow-government-talks-civil-war-strategy-in-2025/): Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) seeks to deal a decisive blow to the country’s military rulers in 2025.
- [FBI suspects soldier behind Las Vegas Cybertruck blast suffered from PTSD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/04/fbi-suspects-soldier-behind-las-vegas-cybertruck-blast-suffered-from-ptsd/): The soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, was found dead in the wreckage of the New Year’s Day explosion outside a Trump hotel.
- [Brighton vs Arsenal preview; kickoff time, team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/brighton-vs-arsenal-preview-kickoff-time-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players to ‘flip the coin’ in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
- [New Orleans mourns as Bourbon Street reopens after truck-ramming attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/new-orleans-mourns-as-bourbon-street-reopens-after-truck-ramming-attack/): Residents have erected a makeshift memorial to the victims, as local businesses prepare for the tourist high season.
- [Finnish court upholds oil tanker seizure in undersea cables probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/finnish-court-upholds-oil-tanker-seizure-in-undersea-cables-probe/): Finland seized Eagle S tanker carrying Russian oil on suspicion that it damaged the Finnish-Estonian Estlink 2 power.
- [New York judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush-money case for January 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/new-york-judge-sets-trumps-sentencing-in-hush-money-case-for-january-10/): Trump had been convicted in May of 34 counts of falsifying business statements in relation to a hush-money payment.
- [Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/republicans-re-elect-mike-johnson-as-us-house-speaker-in-nail-biting-vote/): The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.
- [What are the chances of another Iran nuclear deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/what-are-the-chances-of-another-iran-nuclear-deal/): Iran and European powers to meet days before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
- [Like Father, Like Son: Trudeau Clan's K-Love Continuum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/03/like-father-like-son-trudeau-clans-k-love-continuum/): Both Justin Trudeau and his father, Pierre Trudeau, have been criticised for taking a relatively soft stance on the Khalistani issue
- [Strong earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse, tremors felt in Nepal’s Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/strong-earthquake-hits-tibets-shigatse-tremors-felt-in-nepals-kathmandu/): Tremors from the powerful earthquake were reported in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, where buildings were shaking.
- [US Reports First Death From H5N1 Bird Flu In Louisiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-reports-first-death-from-h5n1-bird-flu-in-louisiana/): A Louisiana patient, over 65 years of age, with underlying health issues, has become the first US fatality from H5N1 bird flu, contracted through exposure to backyard chickens and wild birds.
- [Trump Reacts To Trudeau's Resignation, Renews Call For Canada To Become 51st US State | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/trump-reacts-to-trudeaus-resignation-renews-call-for-canada-to-become-51st-us-state-news18/): | Trump reacts to Trudeau’s resignation, renews call for Canada to become 51st US state “The Great State of Canada” Trump tweets, reigniting the debate on US-Canada relations. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Donald Trump On Justin Trudeau's Resignation: 'Canada Must Merge With US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/donald-trump-on-justin-trudeaus-resignation-canada-must-merge-with-us/): Justin Trudeau Resigns: Claiming that such a merger would eliminate tariffs, lower taxes and ensure Canada’s security against threats from Russia and China, Donald Trump asserted, “Together, what a great nation it would be!!!”
- [Earthquake News LIVE: Tremors Felt In Bihar, Assam, Bengal, Delhi-NCR; Tibet-Nepal Region Epicenter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/earthquake-news-live-tremors-felt-in-bihar-assam-bengal-delhi-ncr-tibet-nepal-region-epicenter/): Earthquake Today News LIVE Updates: The jolts were also felt in the Indian state of Bihar, which borders Nepal. The tremors were reported in Patna, Saharsa, Sitamarhi, Madhubani and Arrah, among other districts.
- [US transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-transfers-11-yemeni-detainees-from-guantanamo-bay-prison-to-oman/): Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a ‘glaring, longstanding stain’ on the US.
- [World Stares At Another Pandemic From China? All You Need To Know About Human Metapneumovirus | HMPV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/world-stares-at-another-pandemic-from-china-all-you-need-to-know-about-human-metapneumovirus-hmpv/): Five years after Covid-19, China is facing a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that causes flu-like symptoms. Social media posts and videos indicate crowded hospitals and a state of emergency, but China has downplayed concerns, attributing the spike to the “winter season”. Doctors have cautioned that HMPV has been around […]
- [US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-reports-first-death-linked-to-bird-flu-in-louisiana/): The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.
- [Ex-New York Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/ex-new-york-mayor-and-trump-ally-rudy-giuliani-found-in-contempt-of-court/): Giuliani has been under pressure to turn over assets to pay $148m to Georgia election workers he allegedly defamed.
- [US Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-congress-certifies-donald-trumps-victory-in-2024-presidential-election/): Quiet proceeding contrasts with efforts by Trump’s own supporters to overturn his 2020 loss by storming US Capitol.
- [US envoy says Israeli army will withdraw completely from south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-envoy-says-israeli-army-will-withdraw-completely-from-south-lebanon/): As Israel pulls out of western sector, Amos Hochstein promises full Israeli withdrawal with 60-day deadline looming.
- [‘Packing up our things’: January 6 prisoners prepare for Trump pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/packing-up-our-things-january-6-prisoners-prepare-for-trump-pardons/): The fourth anniversary of the US Capitol riot was met with hope by those convicted for trying to overturn 2020 election.
- [Kamala Harris announces Donald Trump’s election win as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/kamala-harris-announces-donald-trumps-election-win-as-president/): Vice President Kamala Harris announced Donald Trump’s presidential election victory after Congress certified the results
- [Trudeau leaving Canadian leadership after nearly a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/trudeau-leaving-canadian-leadership-after-nearly-a-decade/): Justin Trudeau was prime minister of Canada for nearly a decade. What did he achieve and how did he fall?
- [How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/how-are-western-sanctions-affecting-syrias-post-assad-transition/): Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition.
- [Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/israeli-attacks-target-palestinians-across-gaza-amid-ceasefire-talks/): World Food Programme condemns Israeli forces for firing at one of its convoys in Gaza in ‘unacceptable’ incident.
- [States Declare 'Emergency' As Severe Winter Storm Brings Heaviest Snowfall In A Decade | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/states-declare-emergency-as-severe-winter-storm-brings-heaviest-snowfall-in-a-decade-us-news/): A severe winter storm has hit the United States, prompting travel and work disruptions from Kansas City to Washington. Nationwide, over 60 million people were under some sort of weather alert and airlines in the US have cancelled more than 1,300 flights after the severe winter storm. Gusty winds brought blizzard conditions to Kansas and […]
- [Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/venezuela-announces-the-release-of-146-election-protesters-from-prison/): The Maduro government says it has released a total of 1,515 people detained during its post-election crackdown.
- [How to end the conflict in eastern DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/how-to-end-the-conflict-in-eastern-drc/): M23 rebel fighters have taken control of two towns in North Kivu province.
- [Shooting in the occupied West Bank kills three Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/shooting-in-the-occupied-west-bank-kills-three-israelis/): A shooting took place near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, killing three Israelis and wounding several.
- [US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-steel-nippon-sue-biden-administration-over-decision-to-block-merger/): The lawsuit alleges US President Joe Biden violated the companies’ right to a fair merger review.
- [‘Despite Best Efforts…’ Justin Trudeau Resigns As Canada PM, Musk Takes Dig, Says ‘2025 Looks Good’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/despite-best-efforts-justin-trudeau-resigns-as-canada-pm-musk-takes-dig-says-2025-looks-good/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Jan. 6 in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signalled growing turmoil within his government. Trudeau said “internal battles” mean that he “cannot be the best option” in the next election. He planned to stay […]
- [‘Just Like Justin’: Trudeau Rival Poilievre Says Liberals Want To Keep Ripping Off Canadians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/just-like-justin-trudeau-rival-poilievre-says-liberals-want-to-keep-ripping-off-canadians/): Conservative party chief Pierre Poilievre said that Liberals will replace Justin Trudeau with another leader “to keep ripping off”.
- [‘Trudeau Has Let Down’: Jagmeet Singh Vows To End Liberal Government’s Reign In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/trudeau-has-let-down-jagmeet-singh-vows-to-end-liberal-governments-reign-in-canada/): Once a Justin Trudeau ally, the NDP leader has accused Trudeau of failing Canadians, vowing to end the Liberal government’s reign and trigger fresh elections.
- [Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Resigns Ahead Of General Elections As Discontent Grows | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-resigns-ahead-of-general-elections-as-discontent-grows-news18-n18g/): In a big shift in the Canadian politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday amid rising discontent over his leadership. Trudeau’s resignation comes after the abrupt departure of his finance minister that signalled growing turmoil within his government. However, now Trudeau will serve as interim PM until a new leader of the Liberal […]
- [Who is Justin Trudeau? The Teacher Who Became Canada’s Second-Youngest Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/who-is-justin-trudeau-the-teacher-who-became-canadas-second-youngest-prime-minister/): Trudeau’s rise to power was swift, and in 2015, at the age of 43, he became the second-youngest Prime Minister in Canadian history, after Joe Clark
- ['Many People In Canada Love Being 51st State': Trump Reacts To Trudeau's Resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/many-people-in-canada-love-being-51st-state-trump-reacts-to-trudeaus-resignation/): Trump, who has vowed to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports that could prove devastating to the Canadian economy, had on multiple occasions said that Canada should be part of the US
- [Nimisha Priya's Case Handled By Houthis, Death Penalty Not Ratified By President: Yemen Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/nimisha-priyas-case-handled-by-houthis-death-penalty-not-ratified-by-president-yemen-embassy/): The 37-year-old nurse is presently lodged in a jail in Sana’a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis
- [Three Israelis killed in shooting attack in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/three-israelis-killed-in-shooting-attack-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinian communities in West Bank should look like Gaza’s ‘Jabalia’.
- [Why has Justin Trudeau resigned – and what’s next for Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/why-has-justin-trudeau-resigned-and-whats-next-for-canada/): After spats with allies, pressure from Donald Trump and falling poll numbers, Trudeau has decided to call it quits.
- [Canadian PM Trudeau announces plan to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canadian-pm-trudeau-announces-plan-to-resign/): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced he is suspending parliament and will resign from office.
- [Turkiye says Kurdish-led armed groups in Syria will be ‘eliminated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/turkiye-says-kurdish-led-armed-groups-in-syria-will-be-eliminated/): FM Hakan Fidan says only ‘a matter of time before YPG is eliminated’ in Syria, urges West to cease supporting group.
- [US top doctor wants cancer warning on alcohol: What does the science say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-top-doctor-wants-cancer-warning-on-alcohol-what-does-the-science-say/): The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels in the last 35 years.
- [Difficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/difficult-to-trust-the-resource-nationalism-of-nigers-military-government/): Indigenisation efforts led by leaders more concerned with self-preservation than national progress often spell disaster.
- [Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/pakistan-search-for-positives-after-south-africa-complete-test-series-sweep/): South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town.
- [Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE Updates: Trudeau Steps Down As PM, Liberal Party Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/justin-trudeau-resignation-live-updates-trudeau-steps-down-as-pm-liberal-party-chief/): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has resigned as the leader of the Canadian Liberal Party after facing opposition from his own party members.
- ['I'm A Fighter': Trudeau Says He Is Resigning As Canada PM, Liberal Party Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/im-a-fighter-trudeau-says-he-is-resigning-as-canada-pm-liberal-party-chief/): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s popularity started to dip following the Covid-19 pandemic but inflation, price rise and tussle with India also played its part.
- [Chinese Woman With Rare Condition Takes On Dual Roles Of 'Mother' And 'Father'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/chinese-woman-with-rare-condition-takes-on-dual-roles-of-mother-and-father/): The woman’s unusual situation has sparked widespread attention on mainland social media after she shared her condition
- [Why does Donald Trump want to pardon the rioters from the January 6 attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/why-does-donald-trump-want-to-pardon-the-rioters-from-the-january-6-attack/): Trump has described supporters who stormed Capitol to overturn 2020 election as ‘patriots’ and ‘political prisoners’.
- [Canada’s Trudeau steps down as Liberal Party leader amid pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canadas-trudeau-steps-down-as-liberal-party-leader-amid-pressure/): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns amid pressure from within his party and low public approval ratings.
- [How the Justin Trudeau era changed Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/how-the-justin-trudeau-era-changed-canada/): After nearly a decade as Canada’s prime minister, experts say Trudeau leaves behind a mixed legacy and deep divisions.
- [What are Syria’s new diplomatic efforts looking to achieve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/what-are-syrias-new-diplomatic-efforts-looking-to-achieve/): Al Jazeera’s James Bays in Damascus weighs in on the new diplomatic efforts and the public’s concerns.
- [Justin Trudeau To Step Down As Head Of Canada’s Liberal Party: What Happens Now | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/justin-trudeau-to-step-down-as-head-of-canadas-liberal-party-what-happens-now-news18/): Amidst widespread unpopularity, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will likely step down as head of the Liberal Party on Monday (January 6). This precedes a party-wide caucus slated to be held on Wednesday, according to a report in Canadian newspaper The Globe and The Mail.While it is not currently known if his resignation as party […]
- [‘Turkey’s Syria Mercenaries’ Clash With PKK, ‘Over 100 Dead’, US ‘To Ease’ Aid Curbs Amid HTS Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/turkeys-syria-mercenaries-clash-with-pkk-over-100-dead-us-to-ease-aid-curbs-amid-hts-appeal/): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralised” 32 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in the country.A rebellion by groups close to Turkey ousted Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad last month. Since then, Turkey-backed Syrian […]
- [Hush Money Case: Donald Trump's Lawyers Ask Judge To Halt Friday's Sentencing While They Appeal To Block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/hush-money-case-donald-trumps-lawyers-ask-judge-to-halt-fridays-sentencing-while-they-appeal-to-block/): In a decision last week, the judge signaled he is not likely to sentence Trump, a Republican, to any punishment for his historic conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
- [Canada's Increasingly 'Pro-Terror' Stance After Trudeau Came To Power In 2015: A Timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canadas-increasingly-pro-terror-stance-after-trudeau-came-to-power-in-2015-a-timeline/): For India, Justin Trudeau’s term will be most remembered for the sharp dip in Indo-Canadian ties over the killing of ‘designated’ terrorist and pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
- [What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/what-is-behind-us-strategy-of-keeping-troops-in-post-assad-syria/): Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes shape.
- [Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/iran-nuclear-programme-nearing-point-of-no-return-frances-macron-says/): French president says Paris will engage with the incoming Trump administration in the US on the ‘Iranian question’.
- [Who Could Replace Trudeau As Liberal Party Leader? Two Indian-Origin Contenders Among 8 In Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/who-could-replace-trudeau-as-liberal-party-leader-two-indian-origin-contenders-among-8-in-race/): A recent report claimed Trudeau is expected to step down as leader of the Liberal Party before a national caucus meeting on Wednesday, paving the way for an interim leader.
- [Kim's Missile Flies 1100 Km, Lands Near Japan, US Warns Russia Could Give North Korea Space Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/kims-missile-flies-1100-km-lands-near-japan-us-warns-russia-could-give-north-korea-space-tech/): North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile as the top US diplomat met officials in Seoul, South Korea said on Jan. 6. “North Korea sent unknown ballistic missile towards the East Sea,” South Korea’s military said.The missile flew around 1,100 kilometres (680 miles), the South Korean military said. The North Korean missile appeared to have fallen […]
- [A 2024 To Forget: How Tussle With India, Support For Khalistan Spelt Doom For Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/a-2024-to-forget-how-tussle-with-india-support-for-khalistan-spelt-doom-for-trudeau/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to step aside from his role as Liberal Party head and Canadian PM and pave the way for a leadership contest.
- [Inside Syria’s notorious Palestine Branch: Tales of torture and fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/inside-syrias-notorious-palestine-branch-tales-of-torture-and-fear/): Palestine Branch targeted rebellious neighbourhoods in Damascus during the early stages of the Syrian revolution.
- [At the EU’s external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/at-the-eus-external-border-in-bulgaria-the-refugee-horror-story-continues/): I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.
- [Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/ex-french-leader-sarkozy-on-trial-over-alleged-gaddafi-funds-all-to-know/): If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a ‘corruption pact’ with the late Libyan leader.
- [Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/austrian-president-tasks-far-right-leader-with-forming-government/): FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, the first headed by the far right since World War II.
- [‘Should US Liberate Britain…’: Musk, Starmer Clash Again Over Pakistani Child Abuse Gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/should-us-liberate-britain-musk-starmer-clash-again-over-pakistani-child-abuse-gangs/): Elon Musk has targeted UK PM Keir Starmer over his country’s response to the Rotherham, Oldham and Rochdale child sex abuse cases.
- [Indian Student Alleges ‘Biased’ Probe On Hate Campaign At LSE, Says Major Campuses ‘Hijacked’ By Left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/indian-student-alleges-biased-probe-on-hate-campaign-at-lse-says-major-campuses-hijacked-by-left/): Last year, Satyam Surana had alleged that he was targeted and called a ‘fascist’ while campaigning for the student union elections at London School of Economics (LSE).
- [Ukraine “Stuns” Russian Army in New Kursk Offensive, Putin Ally Lukashenko Apologises To Zelensky?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/ukraine-stuns-russian-army-in-new-kursk-offensive-putin-ally-lukashenko-apologises-to-zelensky/): Russia has acknowledged that Ukraine has launched a “counterattack” in the western border region of Kursk. It was not immediately clear how much Ukraine had advanced in the region, where Kyiv’s forces began a shock ground offensive last August.However, pro-Kremlin military bloggers reported earlier that a powerful new offensive was underway. Ukraine used two tanks, […]
- [Justin Trudeau Likely To Step Down As Canada Liberal Party Leader Today Amid Growing Dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/justin-trudeau-likely-to-step-down-as-canada-liberal-party-leader-today-amid-growing-dissent/): Trudeau’s resignation would leave the party without a leader just months before the next legislative elections, scheduled for the end of October
- [China Anchors 'Monster Ship' In South China Sea, Philippine Coast Guard Says  | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/china-anchors-monster-ship-in-south-china-sea-philippine-coast-guard-says-news18-n18g/): The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbour.The China coastguard’s 165-meter ‘monster ship’ entered Manila’s 200-nautical mile EEZ on July 2, spokesperson for the PCG Jay Tarriela told […]
- ['Bring Them Home Now': Gal Gadot Calls For Hostage Release After New Hamas Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/bring-them-home-now-gal-gadot-calls-for-hostage-release-after-new-hamas-video/): The undated three-and-a-half-minute video recording of Liri Albag was released by Palestinian group Hamas’ armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday
- [UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/uk-prime-minister-starmer-slams-lies-after-musk-tirade/): Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.
- [Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/pakistan-taliban-threatens-military-run-businesses-amid-rising-violence/): The threat marks an escalation in the group’s fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
- [Nigeria’s military launch offensive on new rebel group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/nigerias-military-launch-offensive-on-new-rebel-group/): Nigeria’s military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.
- ['Dam Over Brahmaputra Won't Impact Water Flows To India': China After New Delhi Raises Concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/dam-over-brahmaputra-wont-impact-water-flows-to-india-china-after-new-delhi-raises-concern/): Last month, China approved plans to build a dam over the Brahmaputra River called Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet close to the Indian border.
- [Biden Bans New Offshore Oil, Gas Drilling In Most Federal Waters In Last-Minute Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/biden-bans-new-offshore-oil-gas-drilling-in-most-federal-waters-in-last-minute-action/): Biden’s actions, focusing on clean energy economy, could be difficult for President-elect Donald Trump to unwind, since they would likely require an act of Congress to repeal.
- [South Korea Plane Crash | Remains Of All 179 Victims Sorted In South Korea's Worst Plane Crash |N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/south-korea-plane-crash-remains-of-all-179-victims-sorted-in-south-koreas-worst-plane-crash-n18g/): The bodies of all 179 people killed in the tragic passenger jet crash in Muan County, the deadliest plane crash in South Korea’s history, have been sorted, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Saturday.On Sunday at 09:07 local time, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which was traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, with 175 passengers—including […]
- [South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/south-korea-authorities-seek-extension-of-warrant-to-arrest-impeached-yoon/): Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
- [What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/what-is-a-polar-vortex-the-weather-event-causing-winter-storms-in-the-us/): The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
- [Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/indonesia-kicks-off-first-free-meal-programme-for-children-pregnant-women/): By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
- [Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/nine-killed-in-roadside-bomb-attack-in-central-india/): Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
- [Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/israeli-forces-use-ambulance-to-raid-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
- [US To Ease Curbs On Indian Firms' Access To Nuclear Tech: Sullivan On Last New Delhi Trip As NSA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/us-to-ease-curbs-on-indian-firms-access-to-nuclear-tech-sullivan-on-last-new-delhi-trip-as-nsa/): US NSA Jake Sullivan said the India-US partnership was the most consequential of the 21st century, underscoring the need for a step-by-step process to build trust.
- [Ajit Doval’s Leadership Bolstered India-US Collaboration On Emerging Tech: US NSA Jake Sullivan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/ajit-dovals-leadership-bolstered-india-us-collaboration-on-emerging-tech-us-nsa-jake-sullivan/): Ajit Doval’s Leadership Bolstered India-US Collaboration On Emerging Tech: US NSA Jake Sullivan
- [‘Spreading Lies…’: UK PM Starmer Hits Back At Elon Musk On Child Sexual Abuse Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/spreading-lies-uk-pm-starmer-hits-back-at-elon-musk-on-child-sexual-abuse-claims/): Addressing the issue of grooming gangs, the Prime Minister described child sexual exploitation as “utterly sickening” and acknowledged the systemic failures that left victims unheard for years.
- [Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/russians-in-kursk-region-shaken-as-ukraine-launches-new-offensive/): Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.
- [Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/seven-wicket-rashid-leads-afghanistan-to-test-series-win-over-zimbabwe/): Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
- [Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/palestinian-authority-shuts-down-several-al-jazeera-websites/): The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank last week.
- [Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/indonesia-sack-football-coach-shin-in-search-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-spot/): South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
- [34 Hostages to Be Released Dead or Alive? Hamas Unsure, Israel Fumes, "Slow Progress" in Doha Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/34-hostages-to-be-released-dead-or-alive-hamas-unsure-israel-fumes-slow-progress-in-doha-talks/): Hamas is said to have agreed with Israel on a list of 34 hostages to be released in the first phase of a potential ceasefire deal. On January 5, a Hamas official told AFP that the group was ready to free 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel.”Hamas has agreed […]
- [India-US Ties Get a Boost! Jake Sullivan Meets Nation Security Advisor Ajit Doval | News18 India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/india-us-ties-get-a-boost-jake-sullivan-meets-nation-security-advisor-ajit-doval-news18-india/): | Big boost to Indo-US ties U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s 2-day visit to India marks a significant milestone in Indo-US ties. Sullivan will engage in crucial talks with Indian NSA Ajit Doval, focusing on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) and other key bilateral issues ¹.This meeting underscores the depth of the India-US relationship, with […]
- ['Old Practice To Blame Neighbours': India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes On Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/old-practice-to-blame-neighbours-india-condemns-pakistan-airstrikes-on-afghanistan/): India slammed Pakistan over airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed over 40 people and said that it is the “old habit” of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its failures.
- [Golden Globes 2025 Winners | 82nd Golden Globe Awards 2025 | Golden Globes Highlights |News18| N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/golden-globes-2025-winners-82nd-golden-globe-awards-2025-golden-globes-highlights-news18-n18g/): Golden Globes 2025 Winners | 82nd Golden Globe Awards 2025 | Golden Globes Highlights |News18| N18G “Lights, camera, action! The stars align at the Golden Globe 2025, watch as Hollywood’s finest shine bright ✨ ” n18oc_worldn18oc_liveNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why Justin Trudeau Is Under Pressure To Resign As Liberal Party Leader | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/why-justin-trudeau-is-under-pressure-to-resign-as-liberal-party-leader-exclusive/): According to analysts, Justin Trudeau is under pressure over the Liberal party’s loss in Montreal and Toronto bypolls. Indian government sources say his Khalistani card did not work for him
- [Israeli attack kills 13 members of a family in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/israeli-attack-kills-13-members-of-a-family-in-gaza-city/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout, one of the few journalists in northern Gaza, has been to the scene of an Israeli attack.
- [Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/malaysia-court-grants-jailed-ex-pm-najib-access-to-house-arrest-decree/): Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak’s appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court.
- [North Korea Fires Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile During Blinken's Visit To Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/north-korea-fires-intermediate-range-ballistic-missile-during-blinkens-visit-to-seoul/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a visit to Seoul, said a North Korean intermediate-range ballistic missile test was carried out on Monday.
- [Canada's Justin Trudeau Likely to Resign as Liberal Party Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/canadas-justin-trudeau-likely-to-resign-as-liberal-party-leader/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pressure Mounts On Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Tribunal Issues Another Arrest Warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/pressure-mounts-on-sheikh-hasina-bangladesh-tribunal-issues-another-arrest-warrant/): The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh, founded by Hasina herself, filed two warrants against the former PM and others over alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
- [North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/north-korea-fires-missile-as-blinken-meets-south-korean-officials/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1047/): Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [HMPV Updates: Maharashtra And Delhi Government Has Now Issued Health Advisory | China Virus In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/hmpv-updates-maharashtra-and-delhi-government-has-now-issued-health-advisory-china-virus-in-india/): | and government has now issued health advisory on Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) to prevent the potential spread..An eight-month-old child in Bengaluru has tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid a surge in such cases in China. The child was receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city.According to the details, the child does […]
- [HMPV China Virus Updates: Karnataka Health Minister Calls Emergency | China Virus News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/hmpv-china-virus-updates-karnataka-health-minister-calls-emergency-china-virus-news-news18/): | Karnataka Health Minister calls emergency meeting on HMPV case that was earlier detected in BengaluruTwo cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Bengaluru after an eight-month-old and a three-month-old child tested positive for the same, amid a surge in such cases in China.The children were admitted to hospitals for treatment, after […]
- [Nepal's Buddha Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Flame Detected In Engine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/nepals-buddha-air-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-flame-detected-in-engine/): The Air Buddha flight carried 76 people on board, including the crew. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- ['Prison For Starmer': Elon Musk Ups Rhetoric Against British PM Over 'Rape Gangs', Islamophobia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/prison-for-starmer-elon-musk-ups-rhetoric-against-british-pm-over-rape-gangs-islamophobia/): Elon Musk has severely criticised Starmer for failing to prosecute perpetrators thousands of child sexual exploitation crimes during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions.
- [‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Perez’ win top film awards at Golden Globes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/the-brutalist-and-emilia-perez-win-top-film-awards-at-golden-globes/): Demi Moore also triumphs in actress category while ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top TV honours at 82nd Golden Globes.
- [Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/musk-turns-on-uk-politician-farage-over-jailed-far-right-activist/): Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s U-turn comes after publicly backing Farage’s populist Reform UK party.
- [Amit Yoran, CEO Of US Cybersecurity Company Tenable, Dies At 54 After Battle With Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/amit-yoran-ceo-of-us-cybersecurity-company-tenable-dies-at-54-after-battle-with-cancer/): Yoran had an influential career in the cybersecurity field, serving as president of RSA Security and Founder-CEO of NetWitness prior to his position at Tenable.
- [Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/why-trumps-blow-hot-blow-cold-on-china-worries-india/): After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump?
- [New Orleans Attacker Jabbar Visited City Twice, Recorded Video With Meta Glasses, Says FBI | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/06/new-orleans-attacker-jabbar-visited-city-twice-recorded-video-with-meta-glasses-says-fbi-watch/): Shamsud-Din Jabbar had carried out a truck attack in New Orleans on the New Year’s Day, killing at least 14 people and leaving dozens injured.
- [Trump Follows Up 'Economic Force' Threat With Unified US-Canada Map, Paints All In US Flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-follows-up-economic-force-threat-with-unified-us-canada-map-paints-all-in-us-flag/): Donald Trump has once again expressed his desire to absorb Canada into the US as its 51st State, drawing sharp retort from PM Justin Trudeau who said there is no chance of this happening.
- [Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok ‘assassination’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/former-cambodian-opposition-mp-shot-dead-in-bangkok-assassination/): Lim Kimya, 74, had refused to flee Cambodia even after former PM Hun Sen threatened to make opposition MPs lives ‘hell’.
- [US bans medical debt from credit reports as Biden nears exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-bans-medical-debt-from-credit-reports-as-biden-nears-exit/): Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says change will strike $49bn in medical debt from credit reports.
- [‘Not Snowball's Chance In Hell’: Trudeau Reacts Sharply To Trump's Threat On US-Canada Merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/not-snowballs-chance-in-hell-trudeau-reacts-sharply-to-trumps-threat-on-us-canada-merger/): Donald Trump once again expressed his desire to absorb Canada into the United States and said that he would do it using “economic force”. Justin Trudeau retorted to Trump’s threat.
- [‘All Hell Will Break Out In Middle East...’: Trump's Deadline For Hamas To Return Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/all-hell-will-break-out-in-middle-east-trumps-deadline-for-hamas-to-return-hostages/): Donald Trump said, “All hell will break out. If those hostages aren’t back, I don’t want to hurt your negotiation, if they’re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East.”
- [US Court Refuses Trump's Request To Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-court-refuses-trumps-request-to-delay-sentencing-in-hush-money-trial/): New York appeals court judge refused to further delay United States President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case.
- [‘We Won’t Back Down’: Mélanie Joly Reacts To Donald Trump’s US-Canada Merger Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/we-wont-back-down-melanie-joly-reacts-to-donald-trumps-us-canada-merger-remark/): Joly said US President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks showed a complete lack of understanding of what made Canada a strong country
- [‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/massacres-women-children-killed-as-israel-bombs-gazas-safe-zone/): Al Jazeera’s correspondent says fear dominates in Gaza as Israeli attacks intensify, targeting ‘humanitarian safe zone’.
- [China’s millionaires eye the exit as economic storm clouds gather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/chinas-millionaires-eye-the-exit-as-economic-storm-clouds-gather/): Some 15,200 Chinese millionaires were expected to relocate in 2024, according to Henley & Partners.
- [Will Austria’s Freedom Party form a coalition and create stable government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/will-austrias-freedom-party-form-a-coalition-and-create-stable-government/): Herbert Kickle first far-right leader since World War II to be invited to form a government.
- [‘Hell will break loose’: Trump hints at military moves in Mideast, Americas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/hell-will-break-loose-trump-hints-at-military-moves-in-mideast-americas/): Trump does not rule out US military force to retake Panama Canal, doubles down on Gaza threats in broad news conference.
- [Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/venezuelan-opposition-candidate-claims-son-in-law-has-been-kidnapped/): Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against Nicolas Maduro in July elections, says masked men abducted son-in-law in Caracas.
- [Mark Zuckerberg's Meta To Replace Third Party Fact Checkers With Community Notes Like Musk's X | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-to-replace-third-party-fact-checkers-with-community-notes-like-musks-x-us/): Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta announced that it is replacing its fact-checking programme on Facebook and Instagram with a ‘community notes’ programme, a model similar to the one used by Elon Musk’s microblogging platform X. The system – which Meta says it has seen “work on X” – sees people of different viewpoints agree on notes which […]
- [Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/lebanon-approves-extradition-of-egyptian-activist-al-qaradawi-to-uae/): Amnesty International warns Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi could be at risk of human rights violations if extradited to UAE.
- [US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-release-of-trump-investigations-report/): Trump has denounced the investigations against him as politically motivated and the special counsel report as ‘fake’.
- [Trump previews “hell” in Middle East if Israel-Hamas deal not reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/trump-previews-hell-in-middle-east-if-israel-hamas-deal-not-reached/): Officials with the Biden and Trump administrations say Israel-Hamas negotiations are on the verge of a deal.
- [Iran Rushes IRGC To Natanz Nuclear Site As It Starts ‘Eqtedar’ Drills Over ‘New US, Israel Threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/iran-rushes-irgc-to-natanz-nuclear-site-as-it-starts-eqtedar-drills-over-new-us-israel-threat/): Iran’s military showcased its air defence weaponry on Tuesday (January 7) in demonstration exercises.Missiles and radars were on display at the drills in the southern province of Isfahan.The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, said it was necessary to test the weapons systems in an environment close to that of a real-world scenario.In October […]
- [What Is The Grooming Gangs Scandal And Why Is Elon Musk Attacking Keir Starmer Over It? | UK News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/what-is-the-grooming-gangs-scandal-and-why-is-elon-musk-attacking-keir-starmer-over-it-uk-news/): Billionaire Elon Musk has reignited a political row about gangs of men who groomed and sexually assaulted girls in Northern England over several decades. In the past week, President-elect Trump’s closest advisor has shared a flurry of posts on his social media platform X, accusing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other senior politicians of […]
- [France’s far-right Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/frances-far-right-jean-marie-le-pen-dies-at-96/): Jean-Marie Le Pen was instrumental in shaping French far-right politics, even though he never won the presidency.
- [Hope for a new Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/hope-for-a-new-syria/): Journalist Nour Qormosh shares his experience covering the days before and after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [International flights resume at Damascus airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/international-flights-resume-at-damascus-airport/): Syrians rejoice as they return home onboard the first international flight to Damascus in 13 years.
- [Trump Says Will Merge Canada With US Using ‘Economic Force’; Biden Lauds Trudeau In Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/trump-says-will-merge-canada-with-us-using-economic-force-biden-lauds-trudeau-in-phone-call/): Biden said the US-Canada alliance is stronger because of Justin Trudeau.
- [‘Have To Do Something’: Trump Hints At Using Military Force To Seize Panama Canal, Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/have-to-do-something-trump-hints-at-using-military-force-to-seize-panama-canal-greenland/): Donald Trump said the Panama Canal is “vital” for the US and Greenland is essential for ensuring “national security”.
- [‘Going To Put It Back On Day One’: Trump Vows To Undo Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/going-to-put-it-back-on-day-one-trump-vows-to-undo-bidens-offshore-drilling-ban/): Donald Trump said he would go to the courts seeking justice if need arose and blamed Team Biden for hurting the transition process.
- [‘Neutral, Non-Interfering’: Spain On How Musk's X, Social Media Platforms Should Behave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/neutral-non-interfering-spain-on-how-musks-x-social-media-platforms-should-behave/): The Spanish government said social media platforms should act with “absolute neutrality and above all, without interfering”.
- [‘Will Treat You Well’: Donald Trump Jr Reaches Greenland With Message From Father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/will-treat-you-well-donald-trump-jr-reaches-greenland-with-message-from-father/): His father in a press conference did not rule out using military force to merge Greenland with the US.
- [Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Halts Release Of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/trump-appointed-judge-temporarily-halts-release-of-special-counsel-jack-smiths-report/): The report is a much-anticipated document which describes the charging decisions of Trump’s hoarding of classified documents and election overturning bid cases.
- [US says Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, announces sanctions on leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-says-sudans-rsf-committed-genocide-announces-sanctions-on-leaders/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US committed to ‘holding accountable those responsible for these atrocities’.
- [Brazil Says Indonesia Will Join BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/brazil-says-indonesia-will-join-brics/): Brazil is the bloc’s current president and Indonesia on several occasions expressed its desire to join the group.
- [UK To Criminalise Creation, Sharing Of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/uk-to-criminalise-creation-sharing-of-sexually-explicit-deepfakes/): New laws will criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfakes, with tough penalties for perpetrators.
- [Elon Musk Reacts To Drastic Population Decline In India, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/elon-musk-reacts-to-drastic-population-decline-in-india-china/): Elon Musk has often expressed concern over global population decline, warning that “population collapse is coming.”
- [US authorities seek to identify bodies found in JetBlue wheel well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-authorities-seek-to-identify-bodies-found-in-jetblue-wheel-well/): Workers had found the bodies during a routine inspection after the flight landed in Florida from New York.
- [First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/first-international-flight-since-al-assads-removal-lands-in-syria/): Qatar Airways flight lands at Damascus International Airport, carrying nationals returning after years away.
- [Social media giant Meta scraps fact-checking for ‘community notes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/social-media-giant-meta-scraps-fact-checking-for-community-notes/): Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, says allowing fact-checkers to assess content ‘became a tool to censor’.
- [‘My Grandmother Would've Been A Grooming Gang Victim In Today's UK’: Elon’s Latest Dig At Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/my-grandmother-wouldve-been-a-grooming-gang-victim-in-todays-uk-elons-latest-dig-at-starmer/): Elon Musk continues to pressure the UK government over the Rotherham sex scandal.
- [India Offers Condolences For Tibet Quake Victims, Omits Mention Of China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/india-offers-condolences-for-tibet-quake-victims-omits-mention-of-china/): The Central Tibetan Administration announced a prayer service in Dharamshala for victims, emphasizing unity among Tibetans worldwide during this crisis.
- [UK's Hindu, Sikh Groups Reject ‘Asian’ Label For UK’s Pakistani Grooming Gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/uks-hindu-sikh-groups-reject-asian-label-for-uks-pakistani-grooming-gangs/): UK’s Hindu and Sikh groups highlight objections to vague terminology, calling for open discussions on the ethnicity of perpetrators.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Passport Revoked By Bangladesh's Yunus Govt Over Genocide Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/sheikh-hasinas-passport-revoked-by-bangladeshs-yunus-govt-over-genocide-charges/): Besides Hasina, the passports of other 96 individuals were revoked by the interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
- [Pakistan Slashes 150,000 Federal Jobs In Major Cost-Cutting Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/pakistan-slashes-150000-federal-jobs-in-major-cost-cutting-drive/): The government is restructuring ministries and cutting vacant jobs. A minister said 80 departments were consolidated into 40.
- [Who will replace Trudeau as Canada’s Liberal party leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/who-will-replace-trudeau-as-canadas-liberal-party-leader/): With Trudeau’s nine-year stint as prime minister ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over his role.
- [Paris marks ten years since Charlie Hebdo, Jewish supermarket attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/paris-marks-ten-years-since-charlie-hebdo-jewish-supermarket-attacks/): France commemorated the tenth anniversary of attacks against Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket.
- [John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/john-mahama-sworn-in-as-ghanas-president-promises-to-reset-the-country/): With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time.
- [Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/danish-pm-says-greenland-not-for-sale-as-donald-trump-jr-visits-island/): Before his son’s ‘private’ visit, President-elect Donald Trump again says he wants Greenland to ‘become part of’ US.
- [‘Never Been A Better Time To Come Together’: Rivals Getty Images, Shutterstock To Merge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/never-been-a-better-time-to-come-together-rivals-getty-images-shutterstock-to-merge/): The new company is named Getty Image Holdings and will be valued at around $3.7 billion dollars.
- [Last Days of the Bibby Stockholm: Life aboard the UK’s migrant barge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/last-days-of-the-bibby-stockholm-life-aboard-the-uks-migrant-barge/): Living on a UK migrant barge, an asylum seeker battles depression through running while awaiting an asylum decision.
- [At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China’s Tibet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/at-least-126-killed-after-strong-earthquake-hits-chinas-tibet/): Rescue efforts are under way after an earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far away as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
- [French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/french-far-right-leader-jean-marie-le-pen-dies-aged-96/): Co-founder of the National Front led the party for decades and was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration.
- [Tensions Erupt As BSF, Border Guards Bangladesh Clash Over Barbed Wire Fence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/tensions-erupt-as-bsf-border-guards-bangladesh-clash-over-barbed-wire-fence/): The situation became tense after the BSF started erecting the barbed wire fence along India-Bangladesh border to increase security.
- ['No Tariffs, Low Taxes…’ Trump Woos Canada To Be 51st US State As Trudeau Resigns, Greenland Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/no-tariffs-low-taxes-trump-woos-canada-to-be-51st-us-state-as-trudeau-resigns-greenland-next/): US President-elect Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by suggesting Canada’s merger with the US. Trump’s remarks came only hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Jan. 6.Trudeau announced his resignation amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and a low public approval rating. “Many people in Canada LOVE being the […]
- [‘Tell Him To Get Lost’: Elon Musk’s Father Errol Urges Britishers To 'Ignore' His Son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/tell-him-to-get-lost-elon-musks-father-errol-urges-britishers-to-ignore-his-son/): Elon Musk recently took on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the “Pakistani grooming gangs”, who have sexually abused thousands of young girls over the years.
- [Senator’s Husband Snubs Kamala Harris, Refuses To Shake Hands | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/senators-husband-snubs-kamala-harris-refuses-to-shake-hands-watch/): Bruce Fischer avoids eye contact and declines VP Harris’ handshake after Senator Deb Fischer’s swearing-in ceremony.
- [2 Bodies Are Found In Landing Gear Of JetBlue Plane At Florida Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/2-bodies-are-found-in-landing-gear-of-jetblue-plane-at-florida-airport/): The bodies were located in the wheel well area Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
- [The secret to a balanced diet? Better roads, say scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/the-secret-to-a-balanced-diet-better-roads-say-scientists/): A new study challenges the conventional wisdom that crop diversity alone addresses nutritional deficiencies.
- [Maldives Defence Minister To Visit India, Year After Indian Troops Withdrew From Male](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/maldives-defence-minister-to-visit-india-year-after-indian-troops-withdrew-from-male/): Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon will meet counterpart Rajnath Singh and visit Goa and Mumbai.
- [Inspired By Elon Musk's X, Zuckerberg Replaces Meta's Fact-Checkers With 'Community Notes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/inspired-by-elon-musks-x-zuckerberg-replaces-metas-fact-checkers-with-community-notes/): Zuckerberg claimed the change would promote “free expression” on Meta’s platforms.
- [Houthis “Foil US Assault”, Two Israeli Soldiers Killed, IDF “Fired 16 Bullets" on WFP Aid Convoys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/houthis-foil-us-assault-two-israeli-soldiers-killed-idf-fired-16-bullets-on-wfp-aid-convoys/): Yemen’s Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, said on Monday (January 6) the militant group had struck U.S. and Israeli targets.Sarea said the Houthis had targeted the American aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman, north of the Red Sea, and that the US was attempting to attack Yemen – a mission they say they foiled.He also said […]
- [Boeing 737 With 173 Onboard Makes Emergency Landing At Moscow's Vnukovo Airport: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/boeing-737-with-173-onboard-makes-emergency-landing-at-moscows-vnukovo-airport-report/): Utair said the emergency landing was due to a stabiliser malfunction.
- [As battles against Russia intensify, Ukraine’s manpower struggles worsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/as-battles-against-russia-intensify-ukraines-manpower-struggles-worsen/): Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is waging fierce battles in the east while they attempt a renewed offensive in Kursk.
- [Israel extends closure of Al Jazeera office in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/israel-extends-closure-of-al-jazeera-office-in-occupied-west-bank/): The move follows a raid last September by Israeli forces that shut Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office for 45 days.
- [South Korean court extends arrest warrant for impeached Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/south-korean-court-extends-arrest-warrant-for-impeached-yoon/): The impeached former president has refused questioning three times since his bungled December 3 martial law decree.
- [Gang violence killed more than 5,600 people in Haiti in 2024: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/gang-violence-killed-more-than-5600-people-in-haiti-in-2024-un/): Violent gangs control most of the Caribbean country’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
- [What To Know About The Standoff Outside South Korea’s Presidential Compound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/what-to-know-about-the-standoff-outside-south-koreas-presidential-compound/): Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused arrest, prompting a standoff with investigators and security forces outside South Korea’s presidential compound.
- [Druze Rebel Groups "Ready to Join" New Syria Army, Turkey Threatens YPG, "150 Arrested" in Homs City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/druze-rebel-groups-ready-to-join-new-syria-army-turkey-threatens-ypg-150-arrested-in-homs-city/): Two rebel groups from Syria’s Druze minority have expressed their readiness to join the national army following the fall of the Assad regime. The new Syrian rulers face the challenge of rebuilding state institutions including the army, shaped by the Assad family’s five-decade rule. The Druze rebels added that they would reject “any factional or […]
- [Kim Jong Un Oversees Hypersonic Missile Test Designed To Strike Targets In Pacific Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/kim-jong-un-oversees-hypersonic-missile-test-designed-to-strike-targets-in-pacific-region/): Kim Jong Un vows unmatched nuclear deterrence after testing missile amid condemnation from US and South Korea.
- [Firebrand Far-Right French Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies Aged 96](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/firebrand-far-right-french-leader-jean-marie-le-pen-dies-aged-96/): Jean-Marie Le Pen is the father of Emmanuel Macron’s rival Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Front.
- [Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/israeli-settler-attacks-against-palestinians-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have carried out a series of arson attacks across the occupied West Bank.
- [Carnival season offers New Orleans hope following truck attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/carnival-season-offers-new-orleans-hope-following-truck-attack/): Hundreds take part in a parade honouring the life of Joan of Arc in the heart of the historic French Quarter.
- [Good riddance, Justin Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/good-riddance-justin-trudeau/): The outgoing Canadian prime minister was a ‘progressive’ fraud and a liar. History will judge him harshly.
- [‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/its-the-only-way-migrants-army-face-off-along-s-africa-zimbabwe-border/): South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.
- [Donald Trump’s Son To Visit Greenland Amid Father’s Interest In Buying Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/donald-trumps-son-to-visit-greenland-amid-fathers-interest-in-buying-island/): The Greenland foreign ministry said that Greenland is open for tourists who want to visit.
- [Trump Slams American Daily Report On Tariffs: 'Fake News' Claims Shift In Policy | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/trump-slams-american-daily-report-on-tariffs-fake-news-claims-shift-in-policy-n18g/): In a sharp rebuttal to a Washington Post story, US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting his aides are considering scaling back tariffs on critical imports. Posting on Truth Social, Trump labeled the story “Fake News,” claiming the article, which cited anonymous sources, was “wrong” and misleading.“The story in the Washington Post, quoting so-called anonymous […]
- [Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/deadly-earthquake-hits-tibets-shigatse-what-we-know-so-far/): Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
- [Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/gaza-aid-effort-at-breaking-point-warns-un/): OCHA chief says attacks by Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave.
- [Israeli “commitment” needed for release of Hamas captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/israeli-commitment-needed-for-release-of-hamas-captives/): Israel may need to make a “commitment” to secure the release of more than 30 captives being held in Gaza.
- [US diverting military funds from Egypt to Lebanon, report claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-diverting-military-funds-from-egypt-to-lebanon-report-claims/): The White House is to send $95m to Lebanon, citing regional security, while eyeing human rights concerns in Egypt.
- [“15000 Killed in Kursk…” Zelensky Claims Russia Suffered Heavy Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/15000-killed-in-kursk-zelensky-claims-russia-suffered-heavy-losses/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has suffered “nearly 15,000 irreversible losses” over the course of five months of fighting in the Kursk region. He mentioned that during the ongoing operation, Russia has lost 38,000 soldiers in this direction alone, with a significant portion of these losses being irreversible. Zelensky also highlighted that Russia […]
- [Israeli Troops Withdraw From Lebanon's Naqoura, US Shifts Aid Worth $95 Million From Egypt to Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/israeli-troops-withdraw-from-lebanons-naqoura-us-shifts-aid-worth-95-million-from-egypt-to-beirut/): Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein said Israeli forces began withdrawing from a south Lebanon border town on January 6. It is the second such pullout since a November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Hochstein said the Israeli military had started its withdrawal from Naqoura, which lies south of the blue line.The withdrawal came after […]
- [Indian Workers Can Soon Renew H-1B Visas Without Leaving US. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/indian-workers-can-soon-renew-h-1b-visas-without-leaving-us-heres-how/): Indians occupy the maximum number of H-1B visa holders in the United States. The development came amid a call from the far-right to end the H-1B programme.
- [North Korea Tests ‘New Hypersonic Missile’ Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/north-korea-tests-new-hypersonic-missile-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration/): Footage aired by North Korean broadcaster KRT on January 7 showed what the country described as a successful test-fire of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM) launched on January 6. The move has been condemned by South Korea. This test occurred less than two weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump, who had held unprecedented […]
- [Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/turkiyes-road-ahead-in-a-post-assad-syria/): Challenges and opportunities await Ankara as its neighbour reimagines itself after decades of dictatorship.
- [US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/us-pauses-select-restrictions-on-syria-offering-hope-on-western-sanctions/): Washington opens the way for some transactions, in a move seen as an ‘important step’ towards easing sanctions.
- [No food, no sleep, no hope in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/no-food-no-sleep-no-hope-in-gaza/): Even those who are supposed to help and bring relief in Gaza are falling into despair.
- [Over 50 Killed As Earthquake Strikes Tibet's Shigatse City, Xi Jinping Orders All Out Rescue Effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/over-50-killed-as-earthquake-strikes-tibets-shigatse-city-xi-jinping-orders-all-out-rescue-effort/): More than 50 people were killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Tibet’s holy Shigatse City. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Tingri county in Shigatse city. Tingri is about 400 km southwest of Tibet’s capital Lhasa and is on the border with Nepal. Two more earthquakes hit the region shortly after the […]
- [Three feared dead in northeast India mine accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/three-feared-dead-in-northeast-india-mine-accident/): Rescue operations still under way as nine others remain trapped in flooded Assam coal mine.
- [Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/indonesia-joins-brics-group-of-emerging-economies/): Indonesia joins Russia, China and others in the group, which is viewed as a counterweight to the West.
- [Dozens killed and injured in earthquake in China’s Tibet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/dozens-killed-and-injured-in-earthquake-in-chinas-tibet/): Videos have captured the moments a powerful earthquake hit the Chinese region of Tibet, reportedly killing dozens.
- [Who Is Pierre Poilievre? Trudeau's Arch-Rival Poised To Become Canada's Next PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/who-is-pierre-poilievre-trudeaus-arch-rival-poised-to-become-canadas-next-pm/): With Trudeau announcing his resignation as Canada’s PM, all eyes are now on Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party who is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister.
- ['I'll Wing It': Trudeau As His Speech Papers Blow Off Podium Before His Address | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/ill-wing-it-trudeau-as-his-speech-papers-blow-off-podium-before-his-address-video/): Just before Justin Trudeau’s speech announcing his resignation, gusts of wind scattered his notes. Unfazed, he quipped, “I’ll wing it,” and delivered his remarks.
- [Who Is Anita Anand, Tamil-Origin Canadian In Race To Become Canada’s Next PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/who-is-anita-anand-tamil-origin-canadian-in-race-to-become-canadas-next-pm/): Anita Anand secured COVID-19 vaccines as Public Services Minister. As Defence Minister, Anand played a key role in supporting Ukraine during the war with Russia and addressed Canadian Armed Forces personnel issues
- [Hush Money Case: US Judge Rejects Trump's Request To Delay Sentencing Scheduled This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/hush-money-case-us-judge-rejects-trumps-request-to-delay-sentencing-scheduled-this-week/): New York Judge Juan Merchan ruled earlier that Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case should be held on January 10 despite his upcoming inauguration.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,048](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1048/): Here are the key developments on the 1,048th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/north-korea-says-test-of-new-hypersonic-missile-successful/): New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials making it more lethal, Pyongyang says.
- [UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/uk-politicians-urge-england-to-boycott-afghanistan-at-champions-trophy/): In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.
- [Seattle Police Officer, Who Fatally Struck Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula, Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/seattle-police-officer-who-fatally-struck-indian-student-jaahnavi-kandula-fired/): Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 while driving at high speed, has been fired for violating department policies.
- ['If I Have One Regret...': Trudeau Reflects On Journey After Announcing Resignation As Canada PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/if-i-have-one-regret-trudeau-reflects-on-journey-after-announcing-resignation-as-canada-pm/): Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as Canadian PM and Liberal Party leader amid soaring unpopularity and party revolt in an election year.
- ['When Starmer Called Trump...': Elon Musk Hits Back At Macron Over Election Interference Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/when-starmer-called-trump-elon-musk-hits-back-at-macron-over-election-interference-claims/): A growing number of European leaders have expressed frustration with Elon Musk over his controversial posts targeting UK PM Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- [Melania Loves That Elon Musk Is Now Donald Trump’s ‘Babysitter’: ‘She Has No Issues’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/melania-loves-that-elon-musk-is-now-donald-trumps-babysitter-she-has-no-issues/): Elon Musk has been with Donald Trump at the latter’s Palm Beach property “nearly every single day” and “weighing in” on White House decisions, reports claimed.
- [Kamala Harris Presides Over Certification Of Her Election Loss As House Speaker Smirks | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/kamala-harris-presides-over-certification-of-her-election-loss-as-house-speaker-smirks-watch/): Kamala Harris became the first woman in US history to certify her own election defeat, receiving a standing ovation before declaring the count to be sufficient for Trump to take office.
- [Nepal Tremors Remind Of Deadly 2015 Catastrophe. Here's What Experts Say About 'Quake-Prone' Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/nepal-tremors-remind-of-deadly-2015-catastrophe-heres-what-experts-say-about-quake-prone-nation/): Nepal Earthquake News: According to Nepal government’s post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) report, the Himalayan state is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.
- [5 Killed In Eastern US As Millions Hit By Snow In Deadly Winter Storm | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/07/5-killed-in-eastern-us-as-millions-hit-by-snow-in-deadly-winter-storm-video/): Eastern US was hit by unprecedented snow and freezing rain due to a deadly winter storm system, leaving over 175,000 without power and cancelling more than 2,000 flights.
- [5 Killed As 6 Wildfires Surround Los Angeles County, Economic Loss Touches $50 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/5-killed-as-6-wildfires-surround-los-angeles-county-economic-loss-touches-50-billion/): Los Angeles Wildfires: A new fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles on Wednesday evening
- [Trudeau To Cross Paths With Trump Tonight? Eyes On Canadian PM's US Visit Amid 'Merger' Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/trudeau-to-cross-paths-with-trump-tonight-eyes-on-canadian-pms-us-visit-amid-merger-call/): Justin Trudeau is also scheduled to meet “American business leaders”, hours after Trump suggested he would use “economic force” to acquire Canada.
- [Video: CNN’s Anderson Cooper Shows 'Apocalyptic' Los Angeles As Wildfires Wreck Havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/video-cnns-anderson-cooper-shows-apocalyptic-los-angeles-as-wildfires-wreck-havoc/): Los Angeles Wildfire: CNN anchor Anderson Cooper reported live in front of homes in Pasadena engulfed in flames reflecting on the damage caused by the wildfires.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,050](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1050/): Here are the key developments on the 1,050th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Hollywood A-list Celebrities Flee Homes As Los Angeles Wildfires Rage, Elon Musk Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/hollywood-a-list-celebrities-flee-homes-as-los-angeles-wildfires-rage-elon-musk-shares-video/): Los Angeles Wildfire: The fire started in the Pacific Palisades before spreading toward the Malibu stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway forcing residents to evacuate.
- ['This Is What Biden Is Leaving Me': Trump Blames Outgoing President For California Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/this-is-what-biden-is-leaving-me-trump-blames-outgoing-president-for-california-wildfires/): Donald Trump has slammed Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their handling of the devastating California wildfires, stressing mismanagement of water resources.
- [As Trump talks up trade war with China, fears rise for rare earths supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/as-trump-talks-up-trade-war-with-china-fears-rise-for-rare-earths-supply/): Beijing dominates the production of critical elements used in the production of electronics, vehicles and weapons.
- [Brazil marks the anniversary of the January 8 attack on its capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/brazil-marks-the-anniversary-of-the-january-8-attack-on-its-capital/): President Lula attended the event to denounce the ‘coup’ against him, led by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro.
- [US Fed officials expected slower rate cuts in 2025, say December minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-fed-officials-expected-slower-rate-cuts-in-2025-say-december-minutes/): Minutes of the December meeting show a division on decision to cut rates and the 0.25 percent cut was ‘close call’.
- [Barcelona defeat Athletic without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/barcelona-defeat-athletic-without-olmo-to-reach-spanish-super-cup-final/): Barcelona reach the final of the Spanish Super Cup with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia.
- [‘We must stand together’: European leaders warn Trump over Greenland threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/we-must-stand-together-european-leaders-warn-trump-over-greenland-threat/): Trump’s refusal to rule out using military force, economic coercion to seize island causes disquiet, calls for unity.
- [How is Sudan’s conflict worsening the humanitarian crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/how-is-sudans-conflict-worsening-the-humanitarian-crisis/): Half of Sudan’s population faces acute food shortages.
- [Tesla Cybertruck Bomber Used ChatGPT To Plan Explosion Outside Trump Hotel In Las Vegas | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/tesla-cybertruck-bomber-used-chatgpt-to-plan-explosion-outside-trump-hotel-in-las-vegas-us-news/): The decorated soldier behind the Tesla Cybertruck bombing outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas last week used the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT to plan the New Year’s Day attack. US Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, asked ChatGPT for information about how he could put together an explosive, how fast a round […]
- [Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt in credit reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/industry-groups-sue-over-biden-ban-on-medical-debt-in-credit-reports/): Consumer watchdog said new rule would lead to rising credit scores and an additional 22,000 low-cost mortgages annually.
- [Russian strike kills 13 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/russian-strike-kills-13-in-ukraines-zaporizhzhia/): The attack came hours after Ukraine’s military struck a depot deep inside Russia.
- [Three Wildfires Burn Los Angeles, Authorities Say "No Possibility" Of Containing Them | California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/three-wildfires-burn-los-angeles-authorities-say-no-possibility-of-containing-them-california/): Three out-of-control wildfires are raging in the suburbs of Los Angeles, forcing more than 30,000 people to flee. More than 1,400 firefighters are working to contain the blazes, but authorities say there is “no possibility” of bringing the fires under control yet as the Santa Ana winds and dry weather conditions worsen the situation. Los […]
- [US Justice Department to release only part of Trump investigation report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-justice-department-to-release-only-part-of-trump-investigation-report/): It’s unlikely that the rest of the report, on the mishandling of classified documents, will be released under Trump.
- [Israeli attacks kill 46 in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/israeli-attacks-kill-46-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-talks-continue/): Death toll rises as Gaza healthcare further collapses, deadly raids continue in occupied West Bank.
- [Fourth wildfire erupts in Los Angeles as flames rapidly spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/fourth-wildfire-erupts-in-los-angeles-as-flames-rapidly-spread/): Four separate wildfires have now been reported in the Los Angeles area.
- [Los Angeles Wildfires: Fireballs Engulf Homes, Upscale Palisades Reduced To Ashes | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/los-angeles-wildfires-fireballs-engulf-homes-upscale-palisades-reduced-to-ashes-videos/): Los Angeles wildfire news: Authorities have told people in the Los Angeles area that at times they should not even wait for an evacuation order but flee if fires rage.
- [Trump Posts Clip of Prof Calling Netanyahu ‘Dark Son Of A B#&*# Obsessed’ With US-Iran War | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-posts-clip-of-prof-calling-netanyahu-dark-son-of-a-b-obsessed-with-us-iran-war-israel/): On January 8, US President-elect Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social featuring Professor Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Israeli PM Netanyahu. Sachs accused Netanyahu of pressuring the US to go to war with Iran and manipulating the Iraq invasion. Meanwhile, President Biden discussed Saudi Arabia’s desire to recognize Israel and shift from oil to nuclear […]
- [‘Acting Like A Troll’: Jagmeet Singh Reacts To Trump’s Threats To Merge Canada With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/acting-like-a-troll-jagmeet-singh-reacts-to-trumps-threats-to-merge-canada-with-us/): Jagmeet Singh joins Doug Ford in countering Trump who said he would use “economic force” to make Canada the 51st state of the US.
- [Bodies of 2 Israeli Hostages Recovered By Soldiers In Gaza, Says Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/bodies-of-2-israeli-hostages-recovered-by-soldiers-in-gaza-says-defence-minister/): Defence Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Zaydani and his son Hamzah were recovered in an operation.
- [UK MP Demands End To Aid For Pakistan Over Grooming Gangs, Gets Backing From Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/uk-mp-demands-end-to-aid-for-pakistan-over-grooming-gangs-gets-backing-from-elon-musk/): Rupert Lowe’s comments come amid ongoing discussions surrounding the UK’s ‘Grooming Gangs Scandal’, which has drawn significant media attention
- ['Mexican America': Mexico Pens New Name For US After Trump Plans Renaming Of Gulf Of Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/mexican-america-mexico-pens-new-name-for-us-after-trump-plans-renaming-of-gulf-of-mexico/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum trolled Donald Trump by displaying a 17th-century world map showing North America as “Mexican America”.
- [Rebel leader tells Al Jazeera they’re ‘fighting for survival’ in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/rebel-leader-tells-al-jazeera-theyre-fighting-for-survival-in-dr-congo/): M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa has told Al Jazeera that the rebel group’s fight in eastern DR Congo is one for survival.
- [California Wildfires LIVE: Officials Warn Of ‘Devastating Loss’ Wildfires Burn Out Of Control | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/california-wildfires-live-officials-warn-of-devastating-loss-wildfires-burn-out-of-control-n18g/): A fast-moving brush fire that erupted Tuesday in Los Angeles threatened homes and triggered thousands of evacuations, prompting city and state officials to declare a state of emergency.Dangerous winds continued to sweep Southern California late into the evening as firefighters struggled to get the explosive fire under control.The Pacific Palisades fire, which had grown to […]
- ['Akhand America?' President-Elect Donald Trump Shares US Map With Canada As 51st State | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/akhand-america-president-elect-donald-trump-shares-us-map-with-canada-as-51st-state-news18/): Donald Trump on Canada: President-elect Donald Trump sparked outrage by sharing a US map with Canada as its 51st state, calling to erase borders for “security”. Trudeau rejected the notion, calling it absurd. n18oc_politicsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘We Absolutely Refute…’: EU Dismisses Zuckerberg’s Censorship Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/we-absolutely-refute-eu-dismisses-zuckerbergs-censorship-claims/): Zuckerberg, while removing fact-checkers from Meta, said Europe has made it difficult to build anything innovative because of laws institutionalising censorship.
- [‘Forgotten’: How one Mexican city struggles against big industry for water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/forgotten-how-one-mexican-city-struggles-against-big-industry-for-water/): A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
- [Wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/wildfires-evacuations-across-californias-los-angeles-what-we-know/): With strong winds in California, the Palisades, Hurst, and Eaton fires to continue to blaze through Los Angeles.
- [Spain’s Sanchez says Musk incites hatred, warns against fascism in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/spains-sanchez-says-musk-incites-hatred-warns-against-fascism-in-europe/): Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has raised alarm across Europe with a string of attacks on the continent’s leaders.
- [‘Had The Best Chance Of Beating Him’: Biden Says He Could Have Defeated Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/had-the-best-chance-of-beating-him-biden-says-he-could-have-defeated-trump/): Biden, however, said that he was not looking to be president at the age of 85-86.
- [Trump Greenland Obsession | Trump News | US News | Salvatore Babones | Brass Tacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-greenland-obsession-trump-news-us-news-salvatore-babones-brass-tacks-news18/): is certainly not going to join the US. Trudeau may have found that things are going to be tough for him. Interesting he made that trip to Mar-a-Lago. Possible that Trump-Musk pressure had an affect: Salvatore Babones n18oc_world Watch Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [California Wildfires Latest: Thousands Without Power, Homes Of Several Celebs On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/california-wildfires-latest-thousands-without-power-homes-of-several-celebs-on-fire/): California Wildfires Latest: There are three major fires that ripped through the Los Angeles area.
- ['Not A New Virus': WHO Says HMPV Spike Linked To Seasonal Trends Amid China Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/not-a-new-virus-who-says-hmpv-spike-linked-to-seasonal-trends-amid-china-concerns/): Dr. Harris noted that hMPV is a common virus that usually spreads during winter and spring.
- ['Greenland May Become Independent But Not US State': Denmark Amid Trump's Bid To Seize Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/greenland-may-become-independent-but-not-us-state-denmark-amid-trumps-bid-to-seize-island/): Danish foreign minister Rasmussen said after Greenland PM Egede met with Danish king Frederik.
- [US Jumps At ‘Once-In-30-Yr Chance’ To Oust Hezbollah, ‘Offers Saudi Cash’ To Influence Lebanon Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-jumps-at-once-in-30-yr-chance-to-oust-hezbollah-offers-saudi-cash-to-influence-lebanon-polls/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump hints at military moves in Middle East and Americas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-hints-at-military-moves-in-middle-east-and-americas/): Incoming US President Donald Trump said “all hell will break out” in the Middle East if Israeli captives aren’t released
- [A disturbing pattern of repression is emerging in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/a-disturbing-pattern-of-repression-is-emerging-in-europe/): Authoritarianism is creeping into Europe under the guise of cracking down on pro-Palestinian activism.
- [Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt sentencing in New York hush-money case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-halt-sentencing-in-new-york-hush-money-case/): US president-elect set to be sentenced in New York criminal case 10 days before beginning second term.
- ['Girl, You're No Longer...': Elon Musk Reacts To Trudeau’s Comment On Canada-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/girl-youre-no-longer-elon-musk-reacts-to-trudeaus-comment-on-canada-us-ties/): Musk’s response followed Trudeau’s comment on X, where the Canadian PM said Canada will never be part of the United States
- [Trump Seeks Supreme Court Intervention To Block Hush Money Case Sentencing In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-seeks-supreme-court-intervention-to-block-hush-money-case-sentencing-in-new-york/): Trump’s attorneys have pointed to the Supreme Court’s ruling giving him broad immunity from criminal prosecution as they tried to have his New York conviction tossed out
- [Trump To Kill Zelensky’s NATO Dream? Says ‘Know How Putin…’; Russia’s Saratov Faces Ukrainian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/trump-to-kill-zelenskys-nato-dream-says-know-how-putin-russias-saratov-faces-ukrainian-drones/): Ukraine said on Jan. 7 that its forces struck a Russian military “command post” in Russia’s Kursk region during “combat operations.” Kyiv made the remarks while backtracking on a claim it had launched a fresh offensive in the border area.Meanwhile, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) have reported the elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers in […]
- ['Everyone Will Despise Indians…': Woman’s Rant On Wedding Procession Sparks Racist Reactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/everyone-will-despise-indians-womans-rant-on-wedding-procession-sparks-racist-reactions/): The woman, Sadie Crowell, posted a video of a wedding procession somewhere in Canada and complained about the loud noise early in the morning.
- [Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/ukraine-says-ready-to-replace-hungary-in-eu-and-nato/): Kyiv says it will fill in should Budapest elect to join Russian-led blocs instead.
- [Children killed by Israeli drone strike in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/children-killed-by-israeli-drone-strike-in-occupied-west-bank/): Two children were among three Palestinians from the same family killed in an Israeli drone attack in Tammun.
- [India Conveys Readiness To Support Maldives’ Defence Preparedness At Rajnath, Maumoon Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/india-conveys-readiness-to-support-maldives-defence-preparedness-at-rajnath-maumoon-meet/): Maumoon visited India almost a year after Indian troops withdrew from Maldives.
- [Cricket, Security & Aid: What Foreign Secretary Misri Discussed With Taliban Minister In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/cricket-security-aid-what-foreign-secretary-misri-discussed-with-taliban-minister-in-dubai/): Vikram Misri’s meeting with the Taliban defence minister is among the first high-level meetings between New Delhi and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
- [Furious Trump Blames Carter, Says Panama Canal "Operated by China," Wants Greenland for US Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/furious-trump-blames-carter-says-panama-canal-operated-by-china-wants-greenland-for-us-security/): President-elect Donald Trump suggested reclaiming the Panama Canal, citing its importance to US security, while criticizing its control by Panama and China. He also attacked former President Carter’s 1977 decision to transfer ownership to Panama, calling it a “mistake.” Trump’s remarks sparked backlash from Panama’s Foreign Minister, who reaffirmed the canal’s sovereignty. Additionally, Trump expressed […]
- [Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/iran-releases-italian-journalist-cecilia-sala-from-jail/): Tehran denies Sala’s December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman’s arrest in Italy on a US warrant.
- [Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/fakhar-zaman-confident-of-returning-for-pakistan-at-icc-champions-trophy/): The opener aims for comeback as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years.
- [Why has the US accused Sudanese militias of genocide – but not Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/why-has-the-us-accused-sudanese-militias-of-genocide-but-not-israel/): The US says forces active within Sudan are guilty of many of the same war crimes that Israel is accused of.
- [‘How About We Buy Alaska And…’: Canadian Leader Counters Donald Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/how-about-we-buy-alaska-and-canadian-leader-counters-donald-trumps-threats/): Ontario Premier Doug Ford was reacting to US President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to make Canada the 51st state of the US.
- [Most of Iran's Forces Fled Syria After Assad's Fall? Turkey Threatens Military Action Against YPG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/most-of-irans-forces-fled-syria-after-assads-fall-turkey-threatens-military-action-against-ypg/): Iran has reportedly withdrawn most of its forces from eastern Syria, including elite units from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Many of the Iranian and proxy fighters fled across the border to Iraq while others headed to Iran or Lebanon, The Wall Street Journal reported.Iranian forces reportedly withdrew […]
- [Who Is Abdul Qadir Mumin? Meet Islamic State’s Elusive New Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/who-is-abdul-qadir-mumin-meet-islamic-states-elusive-new-leader/): Abdul Qadir Mumin is controlling the global Islamic State network, experts believe.
- [Will Bangladesh’s Yunus Government Release Convicted Terrorist Major Zia? Reports Spark Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/will-bangladeshs-yunus-government-release-convicted-terrorist-major-zia-reports-spark-row/): A former Bangladesh Army officer turned terrorist, Major Zia is accused of orchestrating heinous extremist activities and poses a significant threat to regional stability
- [11th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue Focuses on Equality, Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/11th-india-eu-human-rights-dialogue-focuses-on-equality-freedom/): India and EU stress eliminating discrimination, countering religious hatred and enhancing women empowerment at Delhi human rights meet.
- [Can Syria’s new leaders fix the broken economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/can-syrias-new-leaders-fix-the-broken-economy/): After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria’s economy is in ruins.
- [Former Assad military officers reconcile with Syria’s new authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/former-assad-military-officers-reconcile-with-syrias-new-authorities/): Former Syrian military officers who worked under the Assad regime are registering with the new administration.
- [Syria’s stolen lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/syrias-stolen-lives/): Former Syrian detainee Bassam Ezzedine is on a mission to help prisoners of the fallen regime to find their families.
- [Alois Brunner, the Nazi ‘butcher’ who trained Syrian security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/alois-brunner-the-nazi-butcher-who-trained-syrian-security/): Brunner hid in Damascus for decades and is said to have taught torture tactics to Hafez al-Assad’s intelligence service.
- [Greenland PM To Meet Danish King Frederik After Trump Hints At Using Force To Seize Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/greenland-pm-to-meet-danish-king-frederik-after-trump-hints-at-using-force-to-seize-island/): Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede had earlier said that the island is not for sale.
- [Mercedes Driver Faces Teen Cyclists' Fury After Rampage, Car Left in Ruins | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/mercedes-driver-faces-teen-cyclists-fury-after-rampage-car-left-in-ruins-video/): The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday afternoon along West Olympic Boulevard.
- [NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/nato-gaza-and-greenland-key-takeaways-from-trumps-news-conference/): Trump’s grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel’s war on Gaza, and Greenland.
- [Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/sudans-military-pushes-back-rebels-in-second-city-of-omdurman/): Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and ammunition depot.
- [Strong winds drive wildfires across Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/strong-winds-drive-wildfires-across-los-angeles/): Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
- [Missing Australian Hiker Found Alive After Two Weeks, Survived On Berries, Discarded Muesli Bars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/missing-australian-hiker-found-alive-after-two-weeks-survived-on-berries-discarded-muesli-bars/): Hadi Nazari went missing a day after Christmas Day in the Kosciuszko National Park.
- [Chinese Actor Was Trafficked To Myanmar To Work For Scammers, Thai Cops Who Rescued Him Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/chinese-actor-was-trafficked-to-myanmar-to-work-for-scammers-thai-cops-who-rescued-him-say/): Wang Xing was duped into working for scammers who lured him with a promise of a job casting by a major Thai entertainment company.
- [France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/france-coach-didier-deschamps-says-hell-leave-after-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.
- [Thousands flee as winds drive wildfires into Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/thousands-flee-as-winds-drive-wildfires-into-los-angeles/): Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration.
- ["Already in Hell..." Hamas Slams Trump’s "All Hell Warning," Envoy Predicts ‘Good Things' by Jan 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/already-in-hell-hamas-slams-trumps-all-hell-warning-envoy-predicts-good-things-by-jan-20/): US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated a warning to Hamas, saying “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if Israeli hostages kidnapped in the Oct. 7 2024 attack were not returned to their families by the time he took office.Trump was speaking to journalists at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida, where he […]
- [Palestinian Activist’s Fizzy Plan: Sell A Soft Drink (Like Coca-Cola) To Rebuild Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/palestinian-activists-fizzy-plan-sell-a-soft-drink-like-coca-cola-to-rebuild-gaza/): Israel-Hamas War: Creator of Gaza Cola, Osama Qashoo, has recently launched the Coca-Cola alternative in London, to rebuild al Karama hospital in northern Gaza.
- [India Has Extended Sheikh Hasina’s Visa Against The Backdrop Of Calls For Extradition | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/india-has-extended-sheikh-hasinas-visa-against-the-backdrop-of-calls-for-extradition-news18/): | has extended Sheikh Hasina’s visa against the backdrop of growing calls in for her extradition. The news arrives a day after the Interim Govt of Bangladesh revoked Sheikh Hasina’s passport over violence during the July uprising. The International Crimes Tribunal already issued arrest warrant for Hasina, deadline set for Feb 12. In Dec the Yusuf […]
- [‘No Plans To Allow Pakistan Army In Bangladesh’: Yunus' Aide Tells News18 | EXCLUSIVE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/no-plans-to-allow-pakistan-army-in-bangladesh-yunus-aide-tells-news18-exclusive/): Yunus’ aide opened up on various issues concerning India and Bangladesh in exclusive interview with CNN-News18. He spoke about Sheikh Hasina, Chinmoy Das, growing closeness with Pakistan and more.
- [Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/thai-police-hunt-hitman-for-shooting-of-cambodian-opposition-figure/): Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday’s shooting.
- [India Extends Sheikh Hasina’s Visa Amid Calls For Her Extradition From Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/india-extends-sheikh-hasinas-visa-amid-calls-for-her-extradition-from-dhaka/): The development comes a day after the interim government of Bangladesh revoked Sheikh Hasina’s passport
- [Rebuilding Syria’s economy: Can stability return after war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/rebuilding-syrias-economy-can-stability-return-after-war/): Syria’s new leadership faces an economy devastated by war and sanctions, with inflation and a decimated currency.
- [Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs: Tottenham’s Postecoglou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/even-salah-would-struggle-for-goals-at-spurs-tottenhams-postecoglou/): Tottenham manager berates his team’s recent slump in form ahead of their League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.
- [What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/what-is-hmpv-the-respiratory-virus-surging-in-china/): HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.
- [Russia gained 4,000sq km of Ukraine in 2024. How many soldiers did it lose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/russia-gained-4000sq-km-of-ukraine-in-2024-how-many-soldiers-did-it-lose/): Verifying casualty figures for soldier in the Russia-Ukraine war is difficult, as experts call it ‘a war of narratives’.
- [EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/eu-blasts-russia-for-weaponising-gas-in-moldova/): Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election.
- [Meghan Markle Mourns Death Of Her Dog: 'He Was With Me For Everything'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/meghan-markle-mourns-death-of-her-dog-he-was-with-me-for-everything/): Meghan Markle had adopted the beagle from an animal rescue in Canada in 2015 and she said that the dog had been “with me for everything” ever since.
- [Light aircraft crashes at tourist hotspot in Australia, killing 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/light-aircraft-crashes-at-tourist-hotspot-in-australia-killing-3/): Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the crash off island located near Perth, Western Australia.
- [Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/turkiye-threatens-military-action-against-kurdish-forces-in-syria/): Foreign Minister Fidan threatens military action against PKK-linked YPG group if they fail to meet Ankara’s demands.
- [Houses Burnt, Vehicles Abandoned: Terrifying Videos Capture Palisades Wildfire Devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/houses-burnt-vehicles-abandoned-terrifying-videos-capture-palisades-wildfire-devastation/): A fast-moving wildfire in Los Angeles, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, has forced tens of thousands to evacuate from the Pacific Palisades area. The blaze has destroyed hundreds of homes.
- [Donald Trump Desires To Absorb Canada After Trudeau's Resignation | US-Canada Relations | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/donald-trump-desires-to-absorb-canada-after-trudeaus-resignation-us-canada-relations-news18/): | desires to absorb after Trudeau’s resignationPrime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s willingness to use “economic force” to absorb Canada into the United States by reiterating what his Canadian government has said for some time: merging countries is not in the realm of possibility. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Five Years After Pandemic, Humans Still Continue To Battle Deadly Covid-19 Virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/five-years-after-pandemic-humans-still-continue-to-battle-deadly-covid-19-virus/): Omicron variant KP.3.1.1 is the most common subvariant present in today’s world, five years after pandemic broke out
- [Hush Money Case | Donald Trump Sentencing to Proceed: Appeals Court Rejects Delay | U.S. News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/hush-money-case-donald-trump-sentencing-to-proceed-appeals-court-rejects-delay-u-s-news/): | Appeals court won’t delay Trump sentencing in hush-money caseA New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s request to delay his sentencing in the felony hush money case. Trump’s lawyers had sought to postpone the sentencing, but the appeals court rejected the bid, paving the way for the sentencing to proceed on Friday. This […]
- [‘His Hatred…': Elon Musk Doubles Down On Criticism Of George Soros With Israel Barb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/his-hatred-elon-musk-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-george-soros-with-israel-barb/): George Soros was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Joe Biden.
- [Three Dead, As Many Injured After Seaplane Crashes off Australian Tourist Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/three-dead-as-many-injured-after-seaplane-crashes-off-australian-tourist-island/): Only one of the seven people aboard the Cessna 208 Caravan was rescued without injury after the crash Tuesday afternoon on Rottnest Island, police said.
- [US Congressman Challenges Biden Administration’s Decision To Investigate Adani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/us-congressman-challenges-biden-administrations-decision-to-investigate-adani/): The five-term Republican lawmaker said that targeting entities that invest tens of billions of dollars and create tens of thousands of jobs for Americans only harms the US in the long run
- [Alleged Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate Wants To Be UK PM. He Is Flanked By... Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/alleged-sex-trafficker-andrew-tate-wants-to-be-uk-pm-he-is-flanked-by-elon-musk/): This comes after Elon Musk called for King Charles III to dissolve parliament and hold a general election while expressing his concerns regarding child grooming gangs in the UK.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/venezuelas-maduro-says-us-nationals-among-group-of-mercenaries-detained/): President Maduro said the group included mercenaries and ‘hit men’, describing two US detainees as ‘very high level’.
- [With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/with-trump-looming-pakistan-braces-for-foreign-policy-challenges-in-2025/): Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally.
- [‘Highly Dangerous’ Los Angeles Wildfire Forces 30,000 To Evacuate, Emergency Declared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/highly-dangerous-los-angeles-wildfire-forces-30000-to-evacuate-emergency-declared/): Los Angeles Wildfire: Evacuation orders were in place for approximately 30,000 residents and more than 10,000 homes were threatened, as per the Los Angeles Fire Department.
- ['Your X Posts Could Get Someone Killed': TED Chief Reminds Elon Musk Of Journalism Tenets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/your-x-posts-could-get-someone-killed-ted-chief-reminds-elon-musk-of-journalism-tenets/): TED chief Chris Anderson has urged Elon Musk to exercise caution and fairness in his social media posts, asserting that some could have dangerous real-world consequences.
- [Donald Trump Mulling Military Action To Take Panama Canal And Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/donald-trump-mulling-military-action-to-take-panama-canal-and-greenland/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed Donald Trump’s suggestion to make Canada the 51st American state.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,049](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1049/): Here are the key developments on the 1,049th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [ChatGPT Was Used To Plan Tesla Cybertruck Attack Outside Trump Hotel, OpenAI responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/08/chatgpt-was-used-to-plan-tesla-cybertruck-attack-outside-trump-hotel-openai-responds/): Tesla Cybertruck Explosion: OpenAI said it was committed to seeing its tools used “responsibly” and that they’re designed to refuse harmful instructions.
- [Meta’s move to end fact-checking reflects turn toward freewheeling internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/metas-move-to-end-fact-checking-reflects-turn-toward-freewheeling-internet/): Mark Zuckerberg’s invocation of ‘cultural tipping point’ comes as number of fact-checking initiatives has plateaued.
- [Los Angeles fires burn 10,000 structures as new blaze spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/los-angeles-fires-burn-10000-structures-as-new-blaze-spreads/): Third blaze breaks out in West Hills as authorities battle to bring existing fires under control.
- [‘Not Willing To Take Any Nonsense…’: Prince William ‘Seizing’ Power From King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/not-willing-to-take-any-nonsense-prince-william-seizing-power-from-king-charles/): Prince William has asserted that Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew are not welcome in the royal family anymore, the report claimed.
- [Donald Trump, Elon Musk Blame ‘Diversity’ For Los Angeles Wildfires, Not Climate Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/donald-trump-elon-musk-blame-diversity-for-los-angeles-wildfires-not-climate-change/): Elon Musk responded “True” to a post from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones about the fires being “part of a larger globalist plot to wage economic warfare and deindustrialize the United States.”
- [Biden Calls For A Meet On Los Angeles Fire | Biden Pledges Full Federal Aid For California Wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/biden-calls-for-a-meet-on-los-angeles-fire-biden-pledges-full-federal-aid-for-california-wildfire/): | Biden calls for a meet on fire briefs on federal response. Travel advisories issuedUS President Joe Biden convenes senior White House and government officials for a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires affecting California. Vice President Kamala Harris attends. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Los Angeles Wildfires Rage As Officials Fear Rise In Death Toll; 179,000 Under Evacuation Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-as-officials-fear-rise-in-death-toll-179000-under-evacuation-orders/): Los Angeles Wildfires: The Eaton fire near Pasadena burned over 5,000 structures while Pacific Palisades, the largest of the fires burning in Los Angeles, destroyed over 5,300 structures.
- [Trump Looking For 'Quiet Place' With Obama, Lip Reader Reveals What They Want To Discuss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trump-looking-for-quiet-place-with-obama-lip-reader-reveals-what-they-want-to-discuss/): What caught everyone’s attention was the conversation between the Republican and Democratic leaders, who had shared a tense relationship for over a decade.
- [‘Like A Bomb Was Dropped’: Horrifying Drone Shots Show Wildfire-Ravaged Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/like-a-bomb-was-dropped-horrifying-drone-shots-show-wildfire-ravaged-los-angeles/): Los Angeles Wildfires: In drone footage, bare frames of homes and yards littered with debris were seen over a destroyed neighbourhood where small patches of fires remained.
- ['Canadians Like It': Trump Reveals Why He Called Trudeau Governor And Canada 51st State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/canadians-like-it-trump-reveals-why-he-called-trudeau-governor-and-canada-51st-state/): Donald Trump has termed Canada as the US’ 51st state on numerous occasions, drawing reactions from PM Justin Trudeau. Trump has now revealed the reason behind calling Trudeau a Governor.
- [‘Germany Really Needs You’: Elon Musk Hosts Far-Right AfD Leader Alice Weidel on X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/germany-really-needs-you-elon-musk-hosts-far-right-afd-leader-alice-weidel-on-x/): Elon Musk hosted a conversation with Alice Weidel, AfD’s chancellor candidate. In the chat, he introduced her as “the leading candidate to run Germany.”
- [US Supreme Court Rejects Donald Trump's Bid To Delay New York Hush Money Sentencing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/us-supreme-court-rejects-donald-trumps-bid-to-delay-new-york-hush-money-sentencing/): The trial judge in Donald Trump’s case said last week he was not inclined to sentence the Republican president-elect to prison and would likely grant him unconditional discharge.
- [Trudeau Dubs Trump's Threat To Make Canada 51st US State ‘Distraction’ From Tariff Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trudeau-dubs-trumps-threat-to-make-canada-51st-us-state-distraction-from-tariff-fallout/): Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to make Canada the 51st State of the US. Justin Trudeau has termed the threats as “distraction” from the fallout of his tariff threats.
- [Historians say Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy includes grim failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/historians-say-jimmy-carters-human-rights-legacy-includes-grim-failures/): While experts say the late US president set a high bar for human rights, he also had notable failings while in office.
- [Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/vanishing-voices-the-fight-for-cultural-preservation/): On The Stream: How conflict and neglect threaten humanity’s cultural heritage?
- [‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/much-more-persecution-venezuela-braces-for-nicolas-maduros-inauguration/): On Friday, Maduro is set to start a third term. Will his inauguration continue his post-election crackdown on dissent?
- [US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-house-votes-to-advance-bill-to-sanction-icc-over-israel-arrest-warrants/): The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu over Gaza.
- [Real Madrid meet Barcelona in Supercopa final after defeating Mallorca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/real-madrid-meet-barcelona-in-supercopa-final-after-defeating-mallorca/): European and Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 3-0 to set up a Spanish Supercopa final with Barcelona.
- [Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/poland-says-it-will-protect-benjamin-netanyahu-from-potential-arrest/): PM Donald Tusk says Israeli prime minister will not be detained despite ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Is the world at greater risk of more wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/is-the-world-at-greater-risk-of-more-wars/): Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels.
- [Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/venezuela-opposition-leader-arrested-a-day-before-maduros-inauguration/): Machado was arrested after re-appearing in public for the first time in months to join an antigovernment protest.
- [Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/elon-musk-hosts-leader-of-germanys-far-right-afd-on-x-ahead-of-election/): Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s Meloni insists ‘no danger’.
- [US presidents gather for state funeral of Jimmy Carter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-presidents-gather-for-state-funeral-of-jimmy-carter/): Former US presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump sat next to each at the state funeral service for Jimmy Carter.
- [Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/swiss-national-held-by-iran-on-spying-charges-dies-in-prison/): Swiss embassy in Tehran confirms death, seeks clarification on how prisoner died.
- [Five Fires Rage In California, Palisades Turns To 'Ash', Celebs Lose Homes As Hollywood Hills Burn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/five-fires-rage-in-california-palisades-turns-to-ash-celebs-lose-homes-as-hollywood-hills-burn/): Apocalyptic scenes have emerged across Los Angeles County, where deadly wildfires that are destroying homes remain mostly uncontained. At least five people have died in the blazes, and about 130,000 people are under evacuation warnings or orders. A fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills near the world-famous Hollywood sign, with many A-listers like Billy […]
- ['Elon Musk No Threat To Democracy, George Soros Is': Italian PM Giorgia Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/elon-musk-no-threat-to-democracy-george-soros-is-italian-pm-giorgia-meloni/): “Musk poses no threat to democracy. George Soros is,” Meloni said.
- [No, Sri Lanka’s Tamil question has not been resolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/no-sri-lankas-tamil-question-has-not-been-resolved/): The nationwide electoral success of the anti-establishment NPP does not mean Tamil nationalism is on the decline.
- [Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/who-is-joseph-aoun-the-new-president-of-lebanon/): Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country’s 14th president after a two-year vacancy.
- [US And Saudi Backed Army Chief Joseph Aoun Is New Lebanon President, Big Shift From Iran & Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-and-saudi-backed-army-chief-joseph-aoun-is-new-lebanon-president-big-shift-from-iran-hezbollah/): Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president, ending a two-year power vacuum. He secured 99 votes in the second voting round, signaling a new era for Lebanon. Aoun pledged to uphold the constitution, preserve sovereignty, and prioritize the army’s role in maintaining peace. He called for dialogue with Syria on sovereignty and borders, and […]
- [‘She Appears Irritated’: Netizens Say Kamala Harris ‘Jealous’ After Seeing Obama, Trump Chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/she-appears-irritated-netizens-say-kamala-harris-jealous-after-seeing-obama-trump-chat/): Social media users were saying that US vice president Kamala Harris was irritated to see Barack Obama and Donald Trump having a chat, sharing smiles.
- [‘Brief Moment Of National Unity’: Trump, Obama, Biden, Kamala Attend Jimmy Carter’s Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/brief-moment-of-national-unity-trump-obama-biden-kamala-attend-jimmy-carters-funeral/): Former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former vice president Mike Pence and Democrat Al Gore also attended the state funeral.
- [Putin Open To Contact With Trump After January 20, Says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/putin-open-to-contact-with-trump-after-january-20-says-kremlin/): There are currently no requests for contact from the US side, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
- [Officials From Pakistan, Bangladesh, Invited For 'Undivided India' Event; Islamabad Confirms Participation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/officials-from-pakistan-bangladesh-invited-for-undivided-india-event-islamabad-confirms-participation/): Representatives from the Middle East and Southwest Asia are also on the guest list
- [Lebanese lawmakers elect president after more than two-year gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/lebanese-lawmakers-elect-president-after-more-than-two-year-gap/): Lebanon’s parliament selected army chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, ending a more than two-year gap.
- [New York's Top Court Refuses To Block Trump Sentencing in Hush Money Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/new-yorks-top-court-refuses-to-block-trump-sentencing-in-hush-money-case/): Despite Trump’s legal arguments, the court said it is in public interest to move forward with Friday’s sentencing.
- [Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/jimmy-carter-honoured-with-state-funeral-in-washington-dc/): President Joe Biden will deliver eulogy for Carter, remembered for his defence of democracy and humanitarian work.
- [Soft Skin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/soft-skin/): Soft Skin is a short film from the “From Ground Zero” collection.
- [New York’s top court rejects Trump bid to delay hush-money case sentencing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/new-yorks-top-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-delay-hush-money-case-sentencing/): US president-elect is already appealing to Supreme Court to prevent sentencing this week for his criminal conviction.
- [Russia says closely watching Trump’s Greenland claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/russia-says-closely-watching-trumps-greenland-claims/): Europena Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says that Greenland’s sovereignty must be respected.
- [Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/chads-presidency-attacked-coup-attempt-boko-haram-or-drunk-fighters/): Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.
- [Lebanon's US-Backed Army Chief Joseph Aoun Elected President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/lebanons-us-backed-army-chief-joseph-aoun-elected-president/): Aoun is Lebanon’s fifth army commander to become president, and the fourth in a row.
- [Ukraine Pilot Shoots Down '6 Russia Missiles', Putin Deploys 'Entire' S-500 Regiment At Kerch Bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/ukraine-pilot-shoots-down-6-russia-missiles-putin-deploys-entire-s-500-regiment-at-kerch-bridge/): Russia deployed its entire S-500 air defense regiment to secure the Kerch Bridge, a key symbol of control over Crimea. The S-500, capable of neutralizing hypersonic weapons, highlights Russia’s increasing efforts to protect critical infrastructure amidst escalating Ukrainian strikes targeting air defenses and command centers. Ukrainian forces previously damaged Russian naval assets in Crimea. Kyiv […]
- [‘More Efficient Govt To Rebuild Nation’: Chandra Arya Announces Canadian PM Bid To Replace Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/more-efficient-govt-to-rebuild-nation-chandra-arya-announces-canadian-pm-bid-to-replace-trudeau/): Chandrya Arya, Nepean’s Indian-origin MP, said he would run small, efficient government to rebuild Canada.
- [Creating warm clothes for Gaza’s displaced children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/creating-warm-clothes-for-gazas-displaced-children/): Two siblings in Gaza are keeping displaced children warm by making clothes and distributing them free of charge.
- [‘Know Any Private Firefighters’: LA CEO’s ‘Tone Deaf’ Post Amid Raging Wildfires Sparks Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/know-any-private-firefighters-la-ceos-tone-deaf-post-amid-raging-wildfires-sparks-fury/): People online complained of “resource” hogging and said Keith Wasserman’s message was “tone deaf”.
- [Israel Blocks Probe Into 'Hamas' Sexual Crimes’ on Oct 7, Rejects UN Access to Palestinian Prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/israel-blocks-probe-into-hamas-sexual-crimes-on-oct-7-rejects-un-access-to-palestinian-prisons/): Israel is reportedly obstructing a UN probe into alleged sexual violence committed during the Hamas-led 7 October attacks. According to a report, Tel Aviv rejected a request from Pramila Patten, a top UN official in charge of probing allegations of sex crimes in the conflict.The UN has requested that Israeli detention centres be probed as […]
- ["Defeated Badly…” Top Iran General Admits Syria Loss, US, France ‘Could Secure’ Border With Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/defeated-badly-top-iran-general-admits-syria-loss-us-france-could-secure-border-with-turkey/): Iran’s top-ranking general in Syria has contradicted the official line taken by Iran’s leaders on the sudden downfall of their ally Bashar al-Assad. The general is reported to have admitted during a speech last week that Iran had suffered a major defeat.The speech given by Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati at a mosque in Tehran surfaced […]
- [Biden Becomes Great-Grandfather As Granddaughter Naomi Gives Birth To Baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/biden-becomes-great-grandfather-as-granddaughter-naomi-gives-birth-to-baby/): Naomi Biden Neal, gave birth to her first child, a boy, with husband Peter Neal in Los Angeles. The baby’s name is William Brannon Neal IV.
- [Israeli soldiers told not to publish war videos as some flee vacations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/israeli-soldiers-told-not-to-publish-war-videos-as-some-flee-vacations/): A holidaying Israeli soldier was forced to flee Brazil after a judge ordered an investigation into his wartime conduct.
- [Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/lebanon-parliament-elects-army-chief-joseph-aoun-as-president/): The appointment breaks a deadlock that has left the country without a head of state since October 2022.
- [South Africa’s sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/south-africas-sports-minister-joins-calls-for-afghanistan-cricket-boycott/): McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan.
- [Scenes of destruction from Los Angeles wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/scenes-of-destruction-from-los-angeles-wildfires/): A drive along streets in the US state of California shows the kind of destruction left by several wildfires.
- [How big are the California wildfires – and why did they spread so fast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/how-big-are-the-california-wildfires-and-why-did-they-spread-so-fast/): Here’s what started the deadly California wildfires, prompting evacuation of at least 130,000 people.
- [US Won’t Forcefully Take Greenland, Trump Sending Message To China: Italy PM Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-wont-forcefully-take-greenland-trump-sending-message-to-china-italy-pm-meloni/): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dismissed speculation that the US would also use force to take over the Panama Canal.
- [Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Kremlin Declines To Accept That Russian Forces Shot Down Plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/azerbaijan-airlines-crash-kremlin-declines-to-accept-that-russian-forces-shot-down-plane/): Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who is an ally of Russia, said “guilt” lay with Russia and accused it of “concealment” of facts surrounding the accident.
- [Tanks Roll on Chad Streets as Military "Foils" Armed Assault on Presidential Complex, 19 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/tanks-roll-on-chad-streets-as-military-foils-armed-assault-on-presidential-complex-19-killed/): On January 8, gunmen attacked Chad’s presidential palace, leading to clashes that resulted in 19 deaths, including 18 attackers and one security personnel. The assailants attempted to storm the complex but were quickly overpowered by the presidential guard. The attackers, described by government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah as a group of amateurs armed with machetes and […]
- [‘We've Interests In The Arctic Region’: Russia On Trump’s Greenland Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/weve-interests-in-the-arctic-region-russia-on-trumps-greenland-threats/): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov appeared to heave a sigh of relief saying the “development of the situation is, thank God, at the level of statements so far”.
- [UK Plans Sanctions Targeting Chinese Boatmakers, Migrant Smugglers To Stop Influx Of Illegals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/uk-plans-sanctions-targeting-chinese-boatmakers-migrant-smugglers-to-stop-influx-of-illegals/): UK foreign minister David Lammy said the sanctions will target the often-Chinese makers of the boats and motors they use.
- [Historic 100-Year-Old Starbucks In California 'Unrecognisable' After Wildfire Destruction | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/historic-100-year-old-starbucks-in-california-unrecognisable-after-wildfire-destruction-video/): The historic outlet, commissioned in 1924, was a beloved landmark in the village but was reduced to ashes in the wake of the devastating fires
- [Hollywood stars lose homes as out-of-control wildfires engulf Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/hollywood-stars-lose-homes-as-out-of-control-wildfires-engulf-los-angeles/): Fast-moving blaze kills at least five and puts 130,000 under evacuation orders in the heartland of US film industry.
- [Three Gaza hospitals face imminent closure as latest Israeli raids kill 50](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/three-gaza-hospitals-face-imminent-closure-as-latest-israeli-raids-kill-50/): UN warns that lack of fuel threatens to shut down more medical facilities across the besieged territory.
- [WATCH | Wildfires Burning Los Angeles Visible From Space, Satellite Captures Large Plumes Of Smoke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/watch-wildfires-burning-los-angeles-visible-from-space-satellite-captures-large-plumes-of-smoke/): The satellite images released by Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) showed the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire rapidly growing in size in Los Angeles.
- [‘The Strength You’ve Shown…’: Prince William Honours Wife Kate Middleton On Her Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/the-strength-youve-shown-prince-william-honours-wife-kate-middleton-on-her-birthday/): Prince William said he and their children princes George, Louis and princess Charlotte, are “proud of her”, referring to her battle with cancer.
- [Mozambique’s opposition leader returns as supporters clash with police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/mozambiques-opposition-leader-returns-as-supporters-clash-with-police/): Mozambique’s main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned to the country on Thursday from self-imposed exile.
- [Elon Musk in politics – the pros and cons | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/elon-musk-in-politics-the-pros-and-cons-start-here/): ‘President’ Elon Musk – what to make of the billionaire’s new political power.
- [Behind Trump’s threat: Why is Greenland so strategically important?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/behind-trumps-threat-why-is-greenland-so-strategically-important/): The US President-elect does not rule out force to take over the Danish territory – home to a US military base.
- [Italian Journalist Returns Home After 3 Weeks in Iranian Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/italian-journalist-returns-home-after-3-weeks-in-iranian-custody/): Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed after spending three weeks in an Iranian prison. She returns home and reunites with her parents and partner at Rome’s Ciampino airport on January 8. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally greets Sala alongside Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Sala’s detention in Tehran was due to charges of “violating […]
- [Islamic Extremist Group Hizb ut-Tahrir To Hold ‘Caliphate Conference’ In Canada: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/islamic-extremist-group-hizb-ut-tahrir-to-hold-caliphate-conference-in-canada-sources-to-news18/): The planned conference aims to establish a Muslim caliphate governed by Islamic Sharia law
- [Will Lebanon finally elect a president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/will-lebanon-finally-elect-a-president/): Lebanon’s parliament is to vote for the country’s next president after a two-year void.
- [Muslims of the world are much more united than they think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/muslims-of-the-world-are-much-more-united-than-they-think/): Those mistaking the Ummah’s political and cultural diversity for disunity are playing into the hands of our oppressors.
- [Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after officials meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/taliban-calls-india-a-significant-regional-partner-after-officials-meet/): Senior foreign ministry officials of two countries hold highest-level talks since group’s takeover of Kabul in 2021.
- [Draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel “untenable”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/draft-exemption-for-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-untenable/): Dan Perry talks about the “conundrum” Netanyahu faces regarding military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
- [Burning house collapses in California wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/burning-house-collapses-in-california-wildfires/): Video shows the moment a house in Los Angeles collapsed as it was consumed by one of several wildfires in California.
- [Ukraine takes another bite out of Russia as Moscow grinds on in Donetsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/ukraine-takes-another-bite-out-of-russia-as-moscow-grinds-on-in-donetsk/): Ukraine also announced significant investments in unmanned and long-range systems, where it has an edge.
- [Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/why-are-donald-trumps-allies-cheering-for-pakistans-imran-khan/): From Richard Grenell to Matt Gaetz, their comments reflect overseas PTI campaigning for Khan’s release. Will it work?
- [Canada Supreme Court Grants Bail To Four Indians Accused In Hardeep Singh Nijjar Murder Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/canada-supreme-court-grants-bail-to-four-indians-accused-in-hardeep-singh-nijjar-murder-case/): The four accused in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case have been granted bail by the Canadian Supreme Court. The court has also issued their release order.
- [Hardeep Singh Nijjar Case: Supreme Court Of Canada Grants Bail To Accused | Canada News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/hardeep-singh-nijjar-case-supreme-court-of-canada-grants-bail-to-accused-canada-news-news18/): | Hardeep Singh Nijjar Death Case | Supreme Court Of Canada grants bail to accused due to lack of evidence n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [IDF Recovers Body of Hostage From Rafah Tunnel in “Complex” Gaza Op, US Claims Deal "Very Close"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/idf-recovers-body-of-hostage-from-rafah-tunnel-in-complex-gaza-op-us-claims-deal-very-close/): The Israeli military said on Jan. 8 that its troops recovered the body of a hostage from a tunnel in southern Gaza. The Israeli military said that the body was brought back to Israel following a “complex and difficult operation.” The body of Bedouin Arab hostage Youssef al-Zayadna was found as mediators in Doha kept […]
- [‘For Ethiopia’s heritage’: Family fights to reclaim war hero’s stolen medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/for-ethiopias-heritage-family-fights-to-reclaim-war-heros-stolen-medal/): Medal Italian colonial soldiers stole from Prince Damtew resurfaces at auction 87 years after the war hero was executed.
- [Clashes in Mozambique as main opposition leader Mondlane returns from exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/clashes-in-mozambique-as-main-opposition-leader-mondlane-returns-from-exile/): Injuries reported as police fire tear gas and live ammunition as Venancio Mondlane lands in Maputo after disputed vote.
- [19 killed in assault on Chad presidential complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/19-killed-in-assault-on-chad-presidential-complex/): At least 19 people have been killed in Chad where security forces said they had prevented an attack by armed fighters.
- [US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-withholds-wada-dues-calls-for-reforms-to-global-anti-doping-watchdog/): The move comes in the wake of WADA’s controversial handling of positive doping tests by Chinese swimmers.
- [Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/syrians-mark-a-month-since-al-assads-overthrow-with-concert-in-capital/): Thousands attend the concert in Damascus to mark the end of al-Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war.
- [Brazil’s Neymar says FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/brazils-neymar-says-fifa-world-cup-2026-will-be-his-last/): Injury-prone forward wants to ‘work very hard’ to be with the Brazilian team at the next World Cup.
- [US recognises RSF genocide vs. US Denies Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/us-recognises-rsf-genocide-vs-us-denies-gaza-genocide/): The US’s hypocritical stance on genocide.
- [UK MPs Say No To Grooming Gangs Inquiry. Keir Starmer Gives ‘Reasonable’ Explanation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/uk-mps-say-no-to-grooming-gangs-inquiry-keir-starmer-gives-reasonable-explanation/): UK PM Keir Starmer said “reasonable people could agree or disagree” on whether there should be a fresh probe and acknowledged that there were mixed views about the same.
- [Crowd crush at India’s Tirupati temple kills six as thousands seek entry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/crowd-crush-at-indias-tirupati-temple-kills-six-as-thousands-seek-entry/): Dozens of others injured after thousands of devotees queue outside one of the most visited Hindu temples in south India.
- [EXCLUSIVE | Indian Officials-Taliban Meet To Review Afghan Relationship | Taliban News Today |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/exclusive-indian-officials-taliban-meet-to-review-afghan-relationship-taliban-news-today-news18/): | CNN-News18 Exclusive On Indian Officials-Taliban Meet To review Afghan RelationshipManoj Kumar Gupta with exclusive inputs n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk's Starlink To Offer Free Services In Wildfire-Affected Areas As Los Angeles Burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/elon-musks-starlink-to-offer-free-services-in-wildfire-affected-areas-as-los-angeles-burns/): Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to help those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The fires have killed at least five people.
- [California Wildfires Burn Out Of Control, Hollywood Hills On Fire, Stars Flee | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/california-wildfires-burn-out-of-control-hollywood-hills-on-fire-stars-flee-us-news/): Six wildfires are now burning across Los Angeles County, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing over 100,000 residents to flee. The newest to break out is the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, where evacuation orders have been issued. CNN’s Anderson Cooper reported live in front of homes in Altadena, […]
- [Tump shows he “doesn’t really have a plan” for Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/tump-shows-he-doesnt-really-have-a-plan-for-middle-east/): Rami Khouri, comments on Trump saying that “all hell” will break loose if Hamas doesn’t release Israeli captives.
- [Los Angeles Wildfire Live Updates: Sixth Wildfire Erupts In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-wildfire-live-updates-sixth-wildfire-erupts-in-los-angeles/): Los Angeles Wildfire LIVE Updates: The Palisades Fire- scorching the seaside area between Malibu and Santa Monica- exploded to more than 15,800 acres and has destroyed at least 1,000 structures.
- ['Long-Term Arrangement': Sheikh Hasina’s India Stay Extended Amid Dhaka's Extradition Calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/long-term-arrangement-sheikh-hasinas-india-stay-extended-amid-dhakas-extradition-calls/): Sheikh Hasina’s India Stay Extended: Officials privy to the matter said her extended stay was a special arrangement as India has a tradition of taking care of its guests
- [Hunter Biden's Malibu Home Completely Destroyed In Los Angeles Wildfires: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/hunter-bidens-malibu-home-completely-destroyed-in-los-angeles-wildfires-report/): Hunter Biden’s Malibu home, a luxury property with stunning Pacific Ocean views, has been completely destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires, reports have claimed.
- [India-Afghanistan Talks In Dubai Diplomatic, Positive Engagement: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/india-afghanistan-talks-in-dubai-diplomatic-positive-engagement-sources/): India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently met Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai.
- [The “broader legacy” of Jean-Marie Le Pen and France’s far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/the-broader-legacy-of-jean-marie-le-pen-and-frances-far-right/): Hugo Drochon, talks about the death of French far-right politician, Jean-Marie Le Pen
- [Disbarred Indian-Origin Attorney Arrested For Scamming 17 Couples With Fake Wedding Venue Bookings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/disbarred-indian-origin-attorney-arrested-for-scamming-17-couples-with-fake-wedding-venue-bookings/): Promises by her attorney and family to repay all the scam victims have led to her possibly escaping serving jail time for fraud.
- [Legislation Introduced In US House To Terminate Pakistan's Designation As Major Non-NATO Ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/legislation-introduced-in-us-house-to-terminate-pakistans-designation-as-major-non-nato-ally/): The bill was first introduced in the US House of Representatives by Biggs in January 2019 and then in every Congress since then. It has failed to make any legislative progress in all the previous attempts.
- [Los Angeles Wildfire Live Updates: Blaze Breaks Out in Hollywood Hills As Thousands Evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/los-angeles-wildfire-live-updates-blaze-breaks-out-in-hollywood-hills-as-thousands-evacuate/): Los Angeles Wildfire LIVE Updates: The Palisades Fire- scorching the seaside area between Malibu and Santa Monica- exploded to more than 15,800 acres and has destroyed at least 1,000 structures.
- [Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/chad-say-military-foiled-armed-assault-on-presidential-complex-19-killed/): The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’Djamena
- [Japanese crime boss admits to conspiring to sell nuclear material to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/09/japanese-crime-boss-admits-to-conspiring-to-sell-nuclear-material-to-iran/): Takeshi Ebisawa faces a maximum punishment of life in prison after pleading guilty to six counts in a Manhattan court.
- [California Governor Admits Empty Hydrants "Impaired" The Fight Against Los Angeles Wildfires | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/california-governor-admits-empty-hydrants-impaired-the-fight-against-los-angeles-wildfires-us/): California’s governor Gavin Newsom has called for an independent investigation into how critical fire hydrants ran out of water and “impaired” the fight against the Los Angeles area wildfires. At least 11 people have been killed in the fires so far and more than 10,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed as six destructive […]
- [Afghan Taliban Snubs Muslim Girls' Education Summit In Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai Attends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/afghan-taliban-snubs-muslim-girls-education-summit-in-pakistan-malala-yousafzai-attends/): Pakistan said it had extended an invitation to Kabul but no one from the Taliban-led government attended the conference amid strained relations between the two countries.
- ['Sexual Pervert, Should Die In Prison': Daughter Of Frenchman Convicted Of Wife's Mass Rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/sexual-pervert-should-die-in-prison-daughter-of-frenchman-convicted-of-wifes-mass-rape/): Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of drugging his ex-wife and allowing dozens of strangers to rape her for over a decade. His daughter Darian also claimed to be drugged and raped, which he denied.
- [Trump 2.0 can open the door for a greener world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/trump-2-0-can-open-the-door-for-a-greener-world/): And Brazil’s Lula can lead the way.
- [‘Wait For Surprise’: Houthis To ‘Punish’ Israel As Yemen Attack Kills 1, ‘Iron Dome’ On ‘High Alert’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/wait-for-surprise-houthis-to-punish-israel-as-yemen-attack-kills-1-iron-dome-on-high-alert/): The Israeli Air Force struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, as Israeli officials threatened to hunt down the leaders of the Iran-backed group unless they stopped their drone and missile attacks.Israel’s airstrikes came shortly after a US-led coalition reportedly hit Houthi sites in the Harf Sufyan District, north of Sanaa. Israeli officials said the […]
- ['Working Well': Elon Musk's Neuralink Implants Third Patient With Brain-Computer Device](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/working-well-elon-musks-neuralink-implants-third-patient-with-brain-computer-device/): Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp is one of several start-ups working on brain-computer implants that help patients control external technologies and treat conditions like paralysis.
- ['Not Politicising Human Tragedy': California Governor Invites Trump To Visit Wildfire Victims After Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/not-politicising-human-tragedy-california-governor-invites-trump-to-visit-wildfire-victims-after-jibe/): In a letter addressed to Trump, Newsom, a Democrat, urged the Republican leader not to “politicise a human tragedy” and to stop spreading “disinformation” about the wildfires
- [Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/will-iran-build-a-nuclear-bomb-while-trump-is-in-power-in-the-us/): The West’s last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October.
- [Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/is-climate-change-to-blame-for-the-california-wildfires/): Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
- [Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/thousands-protest-in-south-korea-as-yoon-resists-second-arrest-attempt/): Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree.
- [Premier League Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/premier-league-everton-appoint-moyes-as-manager-for-second-time/): Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club.
- [Two Doctors Face Fine Of Rs 11 Crore After One Goes For Drinks Leaving Behind Dying Patient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/two-doctors-face-fine-of-rs-11-crore-after-one-goes-for-drinks-leaving-behind-dying-patient/): The doctors enclosed left the woman under the care of three unregistered nurses after which she died from blood loss
- [Tim Cook, Who Draws A Salary Of Rs 544 Crore From Apple, Gets 18% Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/tim-cook-who-draws-a-salary-of-rs-544-crore-from-apple-gets-18-hike/): In 2024, the compensation of Tim Cook was $74.6 million (Rs 643 crore) in comparison to $63.2 million (Rs 544 Crore) the year before
- [Dozens killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/dozens-killed-in-myanmar-military-air-attack-in-rakhine-state-un-says/): Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.
- [Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/jeju-air-black-boxes-ceased-recording-before-plane-crash-south-korea-says/): Transport ministry is investigating cause of the data loss following worst-ever aviation disaster in country’s history.
- [Leaving a permanent record of humanity on the moon – in 100 billion pixels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/leaving-a-permanent-record-of-humanity-on-the-moon-in-100-billion-pixels/): ‘Sanctuary on the Moon’ is a lunar time capsule that provides a detailed guide to life on Earth for our future selves.
- [Amazon Axes Diversity Programmes Before Trump's Return, Meta Orders Tampon Removal From Bathrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/amazon-axes-diversity-programmes-before-trumps-return-meta-orders-tampon-removal-from-bathrooms/): Amazon and Meta have dialled back their DEI programmes ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the office this month. Mark Zuckerberg has also ordered the removal of tampons from men’s bathrooms.
- [Chaos In Los Angeles As Millions Receive False Emergency Alerts Amid Deadly Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/chaos-in-los-angeles-as-millions-receive-false-emergency-alerts-amid-deadly-wildfires/): Huge fires in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles and around Altadena have consumed 35,000 acres, razing thousands of buildings and killing 10 people.
- [Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/second-synagogue-in-sydney-australia-defaced-with-anti-semitic-graffiti/): Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars.
- [Los Angeles Stripped Off Millions From Fire Budget Before Wildfire. Where Did The Money Go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/los-angeles-stripped-off-millions-from-fire-budget-before-wildfire-where-did-the-money-go/): In a Fox News report, it was highlighted that amid the budget cuts in the fire department, LA officials allocated thousands of dollars to programmes aiming at the welfare of transgenders
- [South Korea Jeju Air Jet's Last 4 Minutes Before Crash Missing From Black Boxes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/south-korea-jeju-air-jets-last-4-minutes-before-crash-missing-from-black-boxes/): The black boxes, which contained data of the crashed Jeju Air flight in which 179 people were killed, stopped recording things four minutes before the tragic incident
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1052/): Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Why is India courting the Taliban now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/why-is-india-courting-the-taliban-now/): Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.
- [Zuckerberg Claims Biden Govt Pressured Meta ‘Super Hard’ To Censor Posts On COVID Vaccine Side Effects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/zuckerberg-claims-biden-govt-pressured-meta-super-hard-to-censor-posts-on-covid-vaccine-side-effects/): Mark Zuckerberg claimed that the Biden administration pressured Meta to take down posts related to side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines in the US.
- [President Biden To Deliver His Farewell Address On January 15 From Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/president-biden-to-deliver-his-farewell-address-on-january-15-from-oval-office/): US President Joe Biden is set to deliver his farewell address from the Oval Office, days before Donald Trump takes oath as the 47th president
- [Los Angeles Wildfires: What Ignited Deadly Blaze? Investigators Explore Array Of Possibilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/los-angeles-wildfires-what-ignited-deadly-blaze-investigators-explore-array-of-possibilities/): The deadly wildfires have so far claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed thousands of businesses and homes since they erupted on Tuesday. The authorities are exploring multiple sources of ignition.
- ['Despicable Charade': Trump Calls Out Democrats After Unconditional Discharge In Hush Money Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/despicable-charade-trump-calls-out-democrats-after-unconditional-discharge-in-hush-money-case/): Trump has been sentenced to an “unconditional discharge” for his conviction on 34 charges of business fraud related to hush money payment
- [Trump Not Allowed To Own A Gun, Will Have To Provide DNA Sample But Can Still Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/trump-not-allowed-to-own-a-gun-will-have-to-provide-dna-sample-but-can-still-vote/): The hush money trial case, involving Donald Trump, came to an end after the judge delivered a sentence of an unconditional discharge, closing it with no punishment.
- [Biden Extends Protection To Nearly 1 Million Immigrants Days Before Trump Takes Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/biden-extends-protection-to-nearly-1-million-immigrants-days-before-trump-takes-office/): Joe Biden increased number of immigrants eligible for TPS since taking office in 2021. The status, which is available to people whose home country experienced a natural disaster now covers over 1 million people from 17 nations.
- [PM Modi To Visit France For AI Summit, May Announce Defence Deals With Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/pm-modi-to-visit-france-for-ai-summit-may-announce-defence-deals-with-macron/): India and France are likely to announce two large defence deals worth $10 billion which have been in the pipeline during PM Modi’s visit.
- [Myanmar’s rebels liberate territory – administrating it is the next battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/myanmars-rebels-liberate-territory-administrating-it-is-the-next-battle/): Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
- [Guantanamo at 23: What’s next for the ‘lawless’ detention facility?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/guantanamo-at-23-whats-next-for-the-lawless-detention-facility/): With 15 inmates remaining, advocates urge Biden to release more Gitmo detainees before he leaves office on January 20.
- [Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/meta-amazon-nix-diversity-inclusion-programmes-ahead-of-trump-term/): Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third consecutive term as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/venezuelas-maduro-sworn-in-for-third-consecutive-term-as-president/): Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.
- [Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/biden-extends-temporary-status-for-immigrants-from-ukraine-venezuela/): The US’s decision to renew the ‘temporary protected status’ comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.
- [Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/can-a-new-president-change-lebanons-fortunes/): Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis.
- [US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/us-supreme-court-critical-of-tiktok-arguments-against-looming-ban/): A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.
- [The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/the-un-can-end-the-middle-east-conflict-by-welcoming-palestine-as-a-member/): The June 2025 UN Conference on Palestine can be the long-awaited turning point for the region.
- ["Godspeed For Your Second Term" Donald Trump Gets Unconditional Discharge In Hush Money Case | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/godspeed-for-your-second-term-donald-trump-gets-unconditional-discharge-in-hush-money-case-us/): 10 days before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump was handed an “unconditional discharge” in the hush money case, which means he is a convicted felon but will face no further penalties. Justice Merchan handed out unconditional discharge on all 34 charges, as expected. Merchan told the court that he has determined that unconditional discharge is […]
- [Trump receives no punishment for felony hush money conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trump-receives-no-punishment-for-felony-hush-money-conviction/): A judge did not impose fines, jail time, or probation on US President-elect Donald Trump for his hush money conviction.
- [Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/greenland-does-not-want-to-be-american-or-danish-pm-says/): Mute Egede, who previously said territory ‘not for sale’, underlined people’s desire to be ‘master of own house’.
- [‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/i-lost-everything-fire-crews-battle-unprecedented-los-angeles-blazes/): Officials hope improved wind conditions will allow firefighters to contain wildfires that have devastated the US city.
- [2024 Becomes Warmest Year On Record, Crosses Key 1.5°C Threshold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/2024-becomes-warmest-year-on-record-crosses-key-1-5c-threshold/): Experts feel that the world is now entering a phase where temperatures will be consistently above the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold.
- [20 Jets, 50 Bombs, 3 Targets: Israel Hits Houthis Sites Across Yemen In Response To Missile Barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/20-jets-50-bombs-3-targets-israel-hits-houthis-sites-across-yemen-in-response-to-missile-barrage/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including key infrastructure like the Hezyaz power plant and Ras Isa ports, in retaliation for missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed group. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed continued retaliation, emphasizing the threat posed by the Houthis and their Iranian ties. The strikes […]
- [Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Sworn In After Months Of Protests Alleging Voter Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/venezuela-president-nicolas-maduro-sworn-in-after-months-of-protests-alleging-voter-fraud/): Several foreign governments, including the US, have rejected Maduro’s victory citing credible evidence validated by election observers that his opponent Edmundo Gonzalez had won the election.
- [Amorim says Man Utd keen to keep Mainoo and Garnacho](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/amorim-says-man-utd-keen-to-keep-mainoo-and-garnacho/): Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim says the club are keen to extend Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho’s contracts.
- [Amid genocide, the tide is turning on Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/amid-genocide-the-tide-is-turning-on-palestine/): Pro-Palestine activists could not end Israel’s genocide, but managed to shift the public opinion on the conflict.
- [Venezuela’s President Maduro begins third term amid international protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/venezuelas-president-maduro-begins-third-term-amid-international-protest/): A new wave of protest accompanied Maduro’s inauguration, after a contested July election spurred fraud accusations.
- [Israel launches air raids on power station, ports in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/israel-launches-air-raids-on-power-station-ports-in-yemen/): Benjamin Netnayahu says Houthis ‘will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against’ Israel.
- [US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/us-targets-russias-oil-sector-with-sweeping-sanctions/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’.
- [Tennis number one Sinner has doping hearing at sport court fixed for April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/tennis-number-one-sinner-has-doping-hearing-at-sport-court-fixed-for-april/): The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule on allegations of doping by tennis’s world number one Jannik Sinner in April.
- [All to know about the 2025 Australian Open: Schedule, seeds, prize money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/all-to-know-about-the-2025-australian-open-schedule-seeds-prize-money/): Who are the favourites and when are the finals? Al Jazeera gives a low-down on the year’s first tennis Grand Slam.
- ["What Hell Looks Like" Neighborhoods Destroyed, Distraught Residents Flee From Los Angeles WildFires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/what-hell-looks-like-neighborhoods-destroyed-distraught-residents-flee-from-los-angeles-wildfires/): Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, as officials warn more high winds could further fan the flames. Four major wildfires are still raging across Los Angeles County. Whole neighborhoods have been devastated, with as many as 10,000 structures destroyed by the coastal Palisades Fire. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Biden Imposes Toughest Sanctions Yet On Russian Oil To Aid Ukraine Peace Under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/biden-imposes-toughest-sanctions-yet-on-russian-oil-to-aid-ukraine-peace-under-trump/): Biden’s last-minute move is meant to cut Russia’s oil revenues for the Ukraine war and is an attempt to give leverage to the Trump administration to reach a peace deal.
- [US Sanctions 8 Senior Venezuelan Officials As Nicolas Maduro Sworn In For Third Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/us-sanctions-8-senior-venezuelan-officials-as-nicolas-maduro-sworn-in-for-third-term/): The US, Canada, the UK and the EU have supported the Venezuelan opposition’s claims of widespread fraud and repression in the elections that saw Maduro winning a third term.
- [Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term after disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-sworn-in-for-third-term-after-disputed-election/): The Venezuelan president promises period of peace and prosperity as the opposition and US continue to reject his rule.
- ["Be Ready For War" Israeli Panel Urges Netanyahu To Get More F-15s To Confront Turkey In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/be-ready-for-war-israeli-panel-urges-netanyahu-to-get-more-f-15s-to-confront-turkey-in-syria/): Turkey and Israel could be heading towards direct military confrontation as the two countries find each other on opposite sides of the Syria conflict. According to an Israeli defence panel, Tel Aviv must prepare for a direct confrontation with Ankara.The Nagel Committee said Turkey’s ambitions to restore its Ottoman-era influence could lead to heightened tensions […]
- ['A Truly Extraordinary Case': New York Judge In Trump's Hush Money Case Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/a-truly-extraordinary-case-new-york-judge-in-trumps-hush-money-case-verdict/): New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge in the hush money case, making him the first convicted felon to take office, albeit without a jail term or a fine.
- [Trump sentenced in New York hush-money case days before taking office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trump-sentenced-in-new-york-hush-money-case-days-before-taking-office/): Donald Trump avoids jail time or a fine but the US president-elect’s criminal conviction will be on his record.
- [Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/italy-foreign-minister-meets-syrias-new-rulers-calls-for-sanctions-talks/): Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.
- [Israeli settlers set fires, vandalise buildings in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/israeli-settlers-set-fires-vandalise-buildings-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have set fire to farmland and wrote racist slogans in Abu Falah village in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iran Unveils New ‘Rezvan’ Suicide Drone, IRGC Begins Final Phase of Drill, Assad Blocked Iran From..](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/iran-unveils-new-rezvan-suicide-drone-irgc-begins-final-phase-of-drill-assad-blocked-iran-from/): Iran’s IRGC unveiled the Rezvan loitering munition drone during its Great Prophet 19 drills, designed for rapid deployment and targeted attacks. The drone features a 20-kilometer range and streams live video for precision targeting. The IRGC also announced plans to integrate 1,000 new drones into its forces. The final phase of the Payambar-e-A’azam 19 exercises […]
- [Pakistan’s Balochistan Caught In US Vs China? Exclusive From Local Sources On Zehri Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/pakistans-balochistan-caught-in-us-vs-china-exclusive-from-local-sources-on-zehri-attack/): “Americans also have an interest in this area due to strategic reasons and possibly they want China to go out…China is upset due to ongoing attacks in the area and Pakistan army’s non-compliance about the safety of the Chinese workers,” said sources close to Pak establishment
- [Russia Breaches Frontline River in East Ukraine, Himars "Hits" Donetsk Market, Trump to Meet Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/russia-breaches-frontline-river-in-east-ukraine-himars-hits-donetsk-market-trump-to-meet-putin/): Russian forces established a bridgehead on Ukraine’s side of the Oskil River, intensifying battles in eastern Kharkiv. Ukrainian official Andrii Besedin reported rapid Russian advances near Kupiansk. Simultaneously, Ukrainian attacks with HIMARS and drones targeted Russian-occupied areas and industrial zones, sparking significant fires. US President-elect Donald Trump plans to meet Putin, aiming to negotiate peace, […]
- [Trump Sentenced To 'Unconditional Release' In Hush Money Case Days Before His White House Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trump-sentenced-to-unconditional-release-in-hush-money-case-days-before-his-white-house-return/): The verdict cements Trump’s conviction before he returns to power before while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine.
- [Trudeau's Liberal Party To Announce Canada's New PM On March 9; Who Are In Fray](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trudeaus-liberal-party-to-announce-canadas-new-pm-on-march-9-who-are-in-fray/): Trudeau’s Liberal Party leader said it would conclude the leadership race on March 9 and a new leader would be announced on the same day, following Trudeau’s decision to step down as PM.
- [Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/lakurawa-the-new-armed-group-wreaking-havoc-on-the-nigeria-niger-border/): Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
- [Why does Trump want Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/why-does-trump-want-greenland/): Incoming President Donald Trump has repeated his desire to take control of Greenland, despite being condemned.
- [Bangladesh's Interim Govt Clarifies Hasina's Visa Extension Not Linked To Extradition Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/bangladeshs-interim-govt-clarifies-hasinas-visa-extension-not-linked-to-extradition-request/): Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest
- ['US Is Our Only Interlocuter': Turkey Rules Out French Troops In Syria Citing Security Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/us-is-our-only-interlocuter-turkey-rules-out-french-troops-in-syria-citing-security-threats/): Turkish FM Hakan Fidan accused Paris of turning a blind eye to Turkey’s own security concerns and called on the country to repatriate its own “jihadist nationals” from Syria.
- [UK’s First Legal Drug Consumption Room Ready To Open In Glasgow | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/uks-first-legal-drug-consumption-room-ready-to-open-in-glasgow-watch/): The pilot facility in Scotland’s Glasgow — funded by a £2 million (USD 2.5 million) Scottish government grant — will allow users to take their own drugs in a clean environment under medical supervision.
- [Liverpool wary of Accrington’s ‘Champions League final’ in FA Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/liverpool-wary-of-accringtons-champions-league-final-in-fa-cup/): Double-chasing Liverpool will not underestimate Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup on Saturday, according to Arne Slot.
- [Union Berlin appeals court ruling over Bochum goalkeeper hit by lighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/union-berlin-appeals-court-ruling-over-bochum-goalkeeper-hit-by-lighter/): Union Berlin appeal decision to award match to Bochum after their keeper was struck by a lighter in December.
- [Watch | Ukraine Strikes Donetsk Supermarket With US-made HIMARS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/watch-ukraine-strikes-donetsk-supermarket-with-us-made-himars/): Ukraine’s army struck a supermarket on Friday in the Russian-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine in an attack that used U.S.-supplied missiles, a senior Russian-backed official said.Local Donetsk News Agency said one civilian was killed and at least six others wounded, citing Denis Pushilin, the head of self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic incorporated by Russia.There […]
- [Sense of impunity ‘absolute’: The NGO holding Israeli soldiers to account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/sense-of-impunity-absolute-the-ngo-holding-israeli-soldiers-to-account/): The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage as proof of war crimes.
- [“Putin Wants to Meet..” Trump Says Meeting Being Arranged | Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/putin-wants-to-meet-trump-says-meeting-being-arranged-ukraine-war-2/): As the United States is busy preparing for the President-elect’s inauguration at the White House on January 20, Donald Trump has revealed that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being set up, but shied from offering a timeline for talks.The revelation about the upcoming Trump-Putin meet was made by the incoming US President […]
- [“Putin Wants to Meet..” Trump Says Meeting Being Arranged | Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/putin-wants-to-meet-trump-says-meeting-being-arranged-ukraine-war/): As the United States is busy preparing for the President-elect’s inauguration at the White House on January 20, Donald Trump has revealed that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being set up, but shied from offering a timeline for talks.The revelation about the upcoming Trump-Putin meet was made by the incoming US President […]
- [Trump sentencing to proceed in New York after Supreme Court rejects appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/trump-sentencing-to-proceed-in-new-york-after-supreme-court-rejects-appeal/): Two conservative justices join three liberal members in a 5-4 decision to clear the way for the sentencing.
- [England captain Buttler should be spared Afghanistan boycott decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/england-captain-buttler-should-be-spared-afghanistan-boycott-decision/): Former England bowler Steve Harmison says any decision to boycott playing Afghanistan must not land with the captain.
- [Israeli soldiers hide in white van to arrest Palestinian man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/israeli-soldiers-hide-in-white-van-to-arrest-palestinian-man/): Security camera video captured the moment Israeli forces hiding in a commercial vehicle arrested a Palestinian man.
- [Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen Delivers Free Meals to Fire-Ravaged Los Angeles | California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/jose-andres-world-central-kitchen-delivers-free-meals-to-fire-ravaged-los-angeles-california/): Celebrity chef Jose Andres brought his World Central Kitchen food relief team to a fire-devastated area of Los Angeles on Thursday (January 9) to provide free meals to first responders and people affected by the wildfires.World Central Kitchen was founded by Andres in 2010 after he travelled to Haiti to help following an earthquake that […]
- [5 Things That Will Happen If Canada Really Becomes 51st US State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/5-things-that-will-happen-if-canada-really-becomes-51st-us-state/): Global discussions arose after US President-elect Donald Trump claimed on social media that Canada expressed interest in becoming the 51st state of United States
- [Israeli settlers commit arson and vandalism in spate of West Bank attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/israeli-settlers-commit-arson-and-vandalism-in-spate-of-west-bank-attacks/): Settlers burn Palestinian farm shed and spray racist slogans in Hebrew on the outskirts of Khirbet Abu Falah.
- ['Protect America': Elon Musk Biographer Details Why He Thinks Billionaire Is ‘Going Mad’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/protect-america-elon-musk-biographer-details-why-he-thinks-billionaire-is-going-mad/): Seth Abramson alleged that Elon Musk is “going mad” and that the Tesla boss has previously struggled with mental health, drug use, and stress.
- [IDF "Downs Houthi Drones", Bombs Hezbollah, Kills Hamas Commander, US Claims "Real Progress" in Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/idf-downs-houthi-drones-bombs-hezbollah-kills-hamas-commander-us-claims-real-progress-in-deal/): The Israeli Air Force intercepted three drones, likely launched by Yemen’s Houthis on the evening of January 9, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. The incident marks the first attack in days by the Iran-backed Yemeni militant group. No injuries or damage were reported in the attacks, with only one of the three UAVs seemingly […]
- [Which Hollywood stars have lost their homes in the California wildfires?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/which-hollywood-stars-have-lost-their-homes-in-the-california-wildfires/): Celebrities have lost homes but a social media post showing the Hollywood sign burning proved to be false.
- [Venezuelan opposition leader arrested on eve of Maduro swearing-in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/venezuelan-opposition-leader-arrested-on-eve-of-maduro-swearing-in/): Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested after appearing in public for the first time in months.
- [Winter Storm Cora Brings South US To A Halt, Cities Order 'No Driving', 'Boil Water'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/winter-storm-cora-brings-south-us-to-a-halt-cities-order-no-driving-boil-water/): Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Thursday as the northern half of the state girded for snow and ice.
- [South Korea’s presidential security chief resigns after ‘bloodshed’ warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/south-koreas-presidential-security-chief-resigns-after-bloodshed-warning/): Park Jong-joon says citizens concerned about violence if authorities push ahead with bid to arrest suspended president.
- [Sudan’s RSF tried to polish its image but its crimes are being recognised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/sudans-rsf-tried-to-polish-its-image-but-its-crimes-are-being-recognised/): Paramilitary force’s image tarnished by US genocide designation, say experts, as survivors hope for justice.
- [Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/deaths-from-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-undercounted-by-41-percent-study-finds/): The Lancet medical journal estimates actual number of deaths in first nine months of war much higher than official toll.
- [Aerial views show widespread destruction from LA fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/aerial-views-show-widespread-destruction-from-la-fire/): Aerial views over Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades area show entire neighbourhoods destroyed.
- [Wall Street May Cut 200,000 Jobs As AI Set To Take Over These Roles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/wall-street-may-cut-200000-jobs-as-ai-set-to-take-over-these-roles/): Wall Street Job Cuts: Chief information and technology officers indicated that on average they expect a net 3% of their workforce to be cut, the survey showed.
- [Meta, Facebook to drop fact-checkers: What does this mean for social media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/meta-facebook-to-drop-fact-checkers-what-does-this-mean-for-social-media/): Meta owned social media platforms ends third-party fact-checking, adopting community notes as its replacement.
- [Donald Trump says a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin is being set up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/donald-trump-says-a-meeting-with-russias-vladimir-putin-is-being-set-up/): Trump calls the Russia-Ukraine war ‘a bloody mess’ and signals his intention to discuss the conflict with Putin.
- [Australia violated rights of asylum seekers held in Nauru, UN watchdog says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/australia-violated-rights-of-asylum-seekers-held-in-nauru-un-watchdog-says/): UN Human Rights Committee ruling covers cases involving 25 refugees who endured years of arbitrary detention.
- [Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party to elect new leader on March 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/canada-pm-justin-trudeaus-liberal-party-to-elect-new-leader-on-march-9/): Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and former central banker Mark Carney poised to seek party leadership.
- [Los Angeles Pipelines Strained, Hydrants Empty As Firefighters Battle Apocalyptic California Fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/los-angeles-pipelines-strained-hydrants-empty-as-firefighters-battle-apocalyptic-california-fires/): As five destructive wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles county, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand. CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports from Topanga, California, where he shows how crews are working tirelessly to build containment lines and douse flames in the area. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Earth records hottest ever year in 2024 and crosses key 1.5C threshold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/earth-records-hottest-ever-year-in-2024-and-crosses-key-1-5c-threshold/): EU’s climate monitor says climate crisis is pushing temperatures to levels never experienced by modern humans.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,051](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1051/): Here are the key developments on the 1,051st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Los Angeles Wildfires Toll Rises To 24, Many Remain Missing; Winds Likely To Intensify Blazes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/los-angeles-wildfires-toll-rises-to-24-many-remain-missing-winds-likely-to-intensify-blazes/): At least 24 people have so far died in the Los Angeles wildfires, while thousands others have been displaced. The authorities have warned of worsening conditions due to powerful winds.
- ['Canada Is Not For Sale': Trudeau's Former Ally Jagmeet Singh Warns Trump Over Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/canada-is-not-for-sale-trudeaus-former-ally-jagmeet-singh-warns-trump-over-tariff-threat/): Jagmeet Singh reiterated his call for retaliatory tariffs on the US after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports if the country does not improve border security.
- [Zelenskyy ‘ready to hand over’ captured N Korea soldiers for Ukrainian POWs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/zelenskyy-ready-to-hand-over-captured-n-korea-soldiers-for-ukrainian-pows/): Offer comes after Ukraine announced capturing two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region.
- [UK’s Starmer touts plan to ‘turbocharge’ living standards with AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/uks-starmer-touts-plan-to-turbocharge-living-standards-with-ai/): British Prime Minister says AI has the potential to ‘transform the lives of working people’.
- [Barcelona hand Real Madrid latest El Clasico hammering in Supercopa final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/barcelona-hand-real-madrid-latest-el-clasico-hammering-in-supercopa-final/): Barcelona beat Spanish and European champions Real Madrid 5-2 in the final of the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia.
- [Firefighters battle to corral Los Angeles fires before strong winds return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/firefighters-battle-to-corral-los-angeles-fires-before-strong-winds-return/): US death toll rises as strong winds are expected to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas.
- [Iran welcomes return of national held in Italy in spat involving the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/iran-welcomes-return-of-national-held-in-italy-in-spat-involving-the-us/): The US had asked Italy to arrest and extradite the Iranian national for allegedly transferring drone technology.
- ["Stay Inside And Avoid Toxic Smoke" Deadly Wildfires Trigger Health Emergency In Los Angeles | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/stay-inside-and-avoid-toxic-smoke-deadly-wildfires-trigger-health-emergency-in-los-angeles-us/): Multiple wildfires tearing through Los Angeles are pumping toxic clouds into the air, blanketing a vast region with choking fumes. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and wear an N95 mask if they step outside. The fires have reduced homes, businesses, cars, and vegetation to ash. That means plastics, chemicals, fuel, and building materials […]
- [Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/can-germanys-afd-win-more-power-in-februarys-general-election/): The far-right party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, tries to woo voters with her extreme views.
- [Could Israel be planning a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ for optics only?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/could-israel-be-planning-a-gaza-ceasefire-for-optics-only/): US journalist Ryan Grim says it may be risky for Israel to reject a ceasefire in Gaza, even if just to placate Trump.
- [Nigeria Army Pilot Mistakes Civilians For Criminal Gangs, 16 Killed In Air Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/nigeria-army-pilot-mistakes-civilians-for-criminal-gangs-16-killed-in-air-raid/): A military jet hit a group of residents who mobilised from several neighbouring villages to confront bandits who had attacked a village in Nigeria’s Zurmi district, killing 16 people.
- [Jan 6 Protesters Responsible For Violence 'Obviously' Shouldn't Be Pardoned: JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/jan-6-protesters-responsible-for-violence-obviously-shouldnt-be-pardoned-jd-vance/): Trump and his supporters have advocated for the rioters convicted for the January 6, 2021 violence at the US Capitol – who tried to stop Joe Biden’s election victory – for years.
- [Los Angeles Wildfire: Death Toll Rises To 16 As Crews Fight Heavy Winds To Save Homes, Landmarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/los-angeles-wildfire-death-toll-rises-to-16-as-crews-fight-heavy-winds-to-save-homes-landmarks/): Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said.
- [Israeli siege of north Gaza leaves 5,000 dead, missing after 100 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/israeli-siege-of-north-gaza-leaves-5000-dead-missing-after-100-days/): The Israeli military has only intensified its siege of the north and attacks across Gaza amid renewed ceasefire talks.
- [Syria does not need a ‘handshake litmus test’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/syria-does-not-need-a-handshake-litmus-test/): The Syrian leadership’s handshake choices will not determine the country’s future.
- [US Warship ‘Flees Post-9-Hr’ Houthi Strike, Iran Makes Nuclear Sites ‘Attack-Proof’, To Add 1,000…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/us-warship-flees-post-9-hr-houthi-strike-iran-makes-nuclear-sites-attack-proof-to-add-1000/): On January 12, Iran expanded military drills to include two nuclear sites, Fordo and Khondab, in addition to the Natanz facility. The exercises, dubbed Eqtedar, will run until mid-March and involve Iran’s army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Meanwhile, Iran’s military is set to receive new equipment, including a destroyer and 1,000 strategic drones, […]
- [Russia claims to have seized new villages in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/russia-claims-to-have-seized-new-villages-in-eastern-ukraine/): Russian Defence Ministry says its soldiers captured Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalinove in the Kharkiv region.
- [Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/fact-check-la-fires-drive-falsehoods-including-by-trump-about-water-use/): Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true?
- [Arctic ‘Panics’ As NATO Partner Denmark ‘Sends Private Messages’ To Trump On Greenland, ‘Offers…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/arctic-panics-as-nato-partner-denmark-sends-private-messages-to-trump-on-greenland-offers/): Denmark recently communicated with President-elect Trump’s team, offering to discuss enhanced US military presence in Greenland but rejecting its sale. Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, faces growing geopolitical interest as climate change exposes Arctic resources. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized independence, rejecting American or Danish control. Denmark may soften independence terms due to Trump’s […]
- [How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/how-strategic-is-wad-madani-city-retaken-by-sudanese-army/): The army’s recapture of the agricultural and trading hub means the RSF will be cut off from parts of the country.
- [Does Drinking Tap Water Cause Dementia? Here's How 27 Million UK Citizens Are At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/does-drinking-tap-water-cause-dementia-heres-how-27-million-uk-citizens-are-at-risk/): While drinking tap water in the UK is considered safe, a new study showed that millions of people are exposed to ‘soft water’, which contains low levels of calcium and magnesium.
- [Sabalenka, Zverev and Habib shine on rain-hit first day at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/sabalenka-zverev-and-habib-shine-on-rain-hit-first-day-at-australian-open/): Hady Habib becomes first Lebanese player to win a Grand Slam match on an eventful first day at Melbourne Park.
- [UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from Alaska Airlines flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/ufc-champion-khabib-nurmagomedov-removed-from-alaska-airlines-flight/): The retired UFC fighter was involved in a seating dispute with Alaska Airlines staff and later escorted off the plane.
- [Battle to save LA from fires amid criticism authorities were ill-prepared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/battle-to-save-la-from-fires-amid-criticism-authorities-were-ill-prepared/): Firefighters are battling the worst wildfires ever to hit Los Angeles while criticism mounts over poor preparations.
- [UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off plane after exit row seat dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/ufc-star-khabib-nurmagomedov-escorted-off-plane-after-exit-row-seat-dispute/): A video of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov being escorted off an American airline has gone viral.
- [Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/activists-back-us-professor-forced-from-columbia-over-palestine-advocacy/): Katherine Franke says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
- [HMPV Cases Declining In Northern China, Says Country's Health Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/hmpv-cases-declining-in-northern-china-says-countrys-health-official/): A surge of HMPV cases in northern China had sparked concern in other countries over the past few days, although experts say it is unlike COVID-19 as it had been present for decades.
- [‘Don’t Legitimise The Taliban’: Malala Yousafzai Warns Muslim Leaders, Urges True Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/dont-legitimise-the-taliban-malala-yousafzai-warns-muslim-leaders-urges-true-leadership/): In a powerful speech at a girls’ education summit in Islamabad, Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to reject the Taliban’s oppressive policies towards women and advocate for true Islamic values.
- [Russian Forces Steadily Advance Through Eastern Ukraine, Capture Two New Villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/russian-forces-steadily-advance-through-eastern-ukraine-capture-two-new-villages/): Kalinove and Yantarne were captured by the Russian forces. These two Ukrainian villages lie in the Donetsk region.
- [Crowd crush at free lunch event at Damascus mosque kills four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/crowd-crush-at-free-lunch-event-at-damascus-mosque-kills-four-people/): Four people were killed and several others injured in an apparent crowd crush outside Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
- [Israel kills Palestinian children in attack on north Gaza school shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/israel-kills-palestinian-children-in-attack-on-north-gaza-school-shelter/): An Israeli air strike has hit a school in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
- [Watch | Hikers Caught off Guard As Smoke and Flames Engulf Los Angeles | California Wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/watch-hikers-caught-off-guard-as-smoke-and-flames-engulf-los-angeles-california-wildfire/): Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force.One group of hikers were surprised by the smoke and flames as they walked along a hillside to meditate. The video they shot shows them fleeing the scene.The flames drove residents to make desperate escapes from burning homes through ferocious winds and towering […]
- [Iran’s IRGC Chief Tours Underground ‘Missile City’ Housing Missiles That Can Reach Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/irans-irgc-chief-tours-underground-missile-city-housing-missiles-that-can-reach-israel/): Hossein Salami, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, visited an underground missile base, state TV reported on Friday, airing images of the top commander touring the facility in an undisclosed location.The report said the underground base was “located in the mountains” and had been used to launch a missile attack at Tehran’s regional foe Israel. […]
- [Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Officials Meet Indian Envoy Pranay Verma Over Border Issues: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/bangladesh-foreign-ministry-officials-meet-indian-envoy-pranay-verma-over-border-issues-report/): Bangladeshi media outlets reported that Verma was summoned to discuss Bangladesh-India border-related issues.
- [Donald Trump Wants To Buy Greenland: Here's What It Could Cost The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/donald-trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-heres-what-it-could-cost-the-us/): Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to take control of Greenland, calling it essential for US national defence, prompting protests from Danish and Greenland’s leaders.
- [‘25mn Barrel…’ Iran Rushes ‘To Sell China-Stored Oil’ To ‘Raise Funds’ For Allies Amid Israel Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/25mn-barrel-iran-rushes-to-sell-china-stored-oil-to-raise-funds-for-allies-amid-israel-threat/): ran has shipped nearly 3 million barrels of oil from a Chinese storage site to fund militias in the Middle East. The oil comes from a 25-million-barrel stockpile sent to China in 2018, initially to avoid US sanctions. China approved the shipment after discussions with Iranian officials, despite previous hesitations. This oil is vital for […]
- [Ukraine ‘Captures’ Two ‘Alive’ North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia In Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/ukraine-captures-two-alive-north-korean-soldiers-fighting-for-russia-in-kursk/): Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, the first such claim by Kyiv since North Korea sent thousands of troops to shore up Moscow’s war effort on the other side of the world.Zelenskyy made the comments days after Ukraine, facing […]
- [Bangladesh's Yunus Calls On UK To Investigate Graft Scandal Involving Sheikh Hasina's Niece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/bangladeshs-yunus-calls-on-uk-to-investigate-graft-scandal-involving-sheikh-hasinas-niece/): Muhammad Yunus accused British minister Tulip Siddiq of acquiring properties through unlawful means during her aunt Sheikh Hasina’s regime, adding pressure on her to resign.
- [Faig Ahmed’s rugs: weaving tradition and Surrealism in art](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/faig-ahmeds-rugs-weaving-tradition-and-surrealism-in-art/): The Azerbaijani artist redefines heritage with contemporary art.
- [Top Western, Arab officials gather in Saudi Arabia to discuss Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/top-western-arab-officials-gather-in-saudi-arabia-to-discuss-syria/): Top West and Middle East diplomats and ministers meet to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s ouster.
- [Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/chads-ruling-party-wins-majority-in-controversial-parliamentary-election/): Electoral body says President Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.
- ['Say No To Olaf Scholz': Elon Musk Ahead Of Germany's Snap Elections Next Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/say-no-to-olaf-scholz-elon-musk-ahead-of-germanys-snap-elections-next-month/): Elon Musk has targeted Olaf Scholz in a series of incendiary posts, calling him an “incompetent fool”. Musk has backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) party in the snap polls next month.
- [Lebanon Seeks ‘Strategic Ties’ With Sharaa, Syria ‘Foils’ IS Bid To Blow Up Shia Shrine With IEDs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/lebanon-seeks-strategic-ties-with-sharaa-syria-foils-is-bid-to-blow-up-shia-shrine-with-ieds/): Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati visited Damascus on 11 January for talks with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of government since the Syrian civil war began in 2011. Mikati’s visit followed the Islamist-led rebels’ December seizure of Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Al-Sharaa expressed hope for stronger ties, […]
- [Donald Trump Inauguration Guest List:  Who’s Invited, Who’s Not And Are VIP Passes Running Out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/donald-trump-inauguration-guest-list-whos-invited-whos-not-and-are-vip-passes-running-out/): US President-elect Donald Trump wants the world to attend his inauguration ceremony and has broken with US foreign policy and invited world leaders to his swearing-in ceremony.
- ['What's Wrong With Them': Trump Calls California Leaders 'Incompetent' Over LA Fire Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/whats-wrong-with-them-trump-calls-california-leaders-incompetent-over-la-fire-response/): With over a week left before his return to the White House, Trump has repeatedly accused California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom of failing to tackle the blaze.
- [Myanmar Army's Air Strike Kills 15 Civilians In Kachin State Amid Heavy Fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/myanmar-armys-air-strike-kills-15-civilians-in-kachin-state-amid-heavy-fighting/): Myanmar’s ruling junta has been accused of carrying out multiple attacks on civilian targets as it struggles to quell resistance to its 2021 coup.
- [Celebrations in Sudan as army retakes key city of Wad Madani from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/celebrations-in-sudan-as-army-retakes-key-city-of-wad-madani-from-rsf/): There were celebrations in several cities in Sudan as news spread that the Sudanese Armed Forces captured Wadi Madani.
- [Remembering Matilda, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/remembering-matilda-the-last-survivor-of-the-transatlantic-slave-trade/): Her name at birth was Abake – meaning ‘born to be loved by all’ among the Tarkar people of Western Africa.
- [‘Before Jan…’ Netanyahu Crumbles Under Trump Pressure? Rushes Team To Qatar For Hostage Deal | Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/before-jan-netanyahu-crumbles-under-trump-pressure-rushes-team-to-qatar-for-hostage-deal-hamas/): Steve Witkoff, the US President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, arrived in Israel on January 11 to push for progress in ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations. During his visit, Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his trip to Qatar, which is mediating talks between Hamas and Israel. According to Israeli officials cited by […]
- [Global Trade In 2025: How Geopolitics, Donald Trump And AI Will Shape The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/global-trade-in-2025-how-geopolitics-donald-trump-and-ai-will-shape-the-world/): Experts said Indian exporters and importers should work hand in hand with the government to deal with these challenges.
- [Incumbent expected to win as Croatians vote in presidential run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/incumbent-expected-to-win-as-croatians-vote-in-presidential-run-off/): Zoran Milanovic, a NATO critic, is on track to win the run-off vote after securing 49 percent votes in round one.
- [I believe Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/i-believe-donald-trump/): When the US president-elect threatens Greenland, Panama and my country, Canada, I don’t think he’s joking.
- [Before and after photos show scale of destruction from LA wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/before-and-after-photos-show-scale-of-destruction-from-la-wildfires/): At least 16 people are now confirmed dead from fires that have left communities in ruins across Los Angeles.
- [Sherpa Amitabh Kant’s Book Outlines How PM Modi’s Sharp Deadline Achieved G20 Consensus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/sherpa-amitabh-kants-book-outlines-how-pm-modis-sharp-deadline-achieved-g20-consensus/): An hour before the start of the G20 Summit in New Delhi PM Modi told Sherpa Amitabh Kant that he wanted a “consensus” very soon on the leaders’ declaration.
- [Do boycotts against Israel work? Fatima Bhutto & Omar Barghouti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/do-boycotts-against-israel-work-fatima-bhutto-omar-barghouti/): Fatima Bhutto and BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti on the fight to defend Palestinian rights and end Israeli occupation.
- [Fire Retardant Airstrikes Target Spread Of Los Angeles Palisades Wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/fire-retardant-airstrikes-target-spread-of-los-angeles-palisades-wildfire/): The Palisades fire consumed more homes over the past 24 hours and spread over an additional 1,000 acres (400 hectares).
- [Woman Travels Inside Luggage System After Mistaking Conveyor Belt For Walkway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/woman-travels-inside-luggage-system-after-mistaking-conveyor-belt-for-walkway-video/): The elderly woman went inside the luggage area after she mistakenly climbed the baggage conveyor belt at a Russian airport
- [Six Dead, Eight Injured In Most Restaurant Cylinder Blast, Czech Authorities Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/six-dead-eight-injured-in-most-restaurant-cylinder-blast-czech-authorities-say/): At a restaurant in Most, Czech Republic, a propane-butane cylinder explosion at a restaurant led to loss of lives and damage.
- [New Orleans Attacker Fired At Police Before They Shot Him Dead, Bodycam Footage Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/new-orleans-attacker-fired-at-police-before-they-shot-him-dead-bodycam-footage-shows/): New Orleans Attack: The video shows the attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, firing at cops from inside his crashed pickup truck before officers fired back, killing him.
- ["Truly Apocalyptic" How Wildfires Tore Through Los Angeles And Wiped Out Entire Neighborhoods | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/truly-apocalyptic-how-wildfires-tore-through-los-angeles-and-wiped-out-entire-neighborhoods-us/): Multiple wildfires fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds have killed 16 and burned more than 35,000 acres in Los Angeles county. Shocking videos of before and after show the scale of the destruction from the Pacific Palisades fire, which left the coastline along the famous Malibu neighbourhood scorched black and buildings along the water burned […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1053/): Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [India sweat on Bumrah’s fitness for Champions Trophy as Shami returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/india-sweat-on-bumrahs-fitness-for-champions-trophy-as-shami-returns/): Injured Bumrah’s omission from the T20 series against England raises doubts over his return for the ICC event.
- [‘Voy! I’m coming!’: The blind footballers of South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/voy-im-coming-the-blind-footballers-of-south-sudan/): Against a backdrop of violence and hardship, a group of young men defy the odds.
- [Donald Trump’s Mideast Envoy Meets Israel’s Netanyahu To Push Hostage Rescue, Gaza Truce Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/donald-trumps-mideast-envoy-meets-israels-netanyahu-to-push-hostage-rescue-gaza-truce-talks/): After Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Netanyahu, the Israeli PM dispatched aides to Qatar to advance talks for release of hostages.
- [‘Escalation In Anti-Semitic Crime’: Synagogue Attacked In Australia’s New South Wales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/escalation-in-anti-semitic-crime-synagogue-attacked-in-australias-new-south-wales/): An incident of anti-Semitic graffiti being scribbled on a synagogue’s premise was reported from an inner suburb of Newtown in Melbourne.
- [New Zealand name pace-heavy squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/new-zealand-name-pace-heavy-squad-for-icc-champions-trophy-2025/): Santner will lead the Black Caps after taking over the captaincy from Williamson, who is also part of the 15-man squad.
- [Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/jack-smith-who-led-trump-prosecutions-leaves-us-justice-department/): A former war crimes prosecutor, Smith was appointed in November 2022 – nearly two years after the US Capitol attack.
- [External Affairs Minister Will Represent India In Donald Trump Swearing In Ceremony | Trump News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/external-affairs-minister-will-represent-india-in-donald-trump-swearing-in-ceremony-trump-news/): Minister will represent Govt of India at the swearing in ceremony of elect Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Greenland PM Ready To Speak To Trump, Denmark Sends Private Messages To US President-Elect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/greenland-pm-ready-to-speak-to-trump-denmark-sends-private-messages-to-us-president-elect/): Denmark sent private messages to US President-elect Donald Trump’s team where they expressed willingness to discuss boosting Greenland’s security.
- [Jaishankar To Attend Donald Trump’s Swearing-In At US President-Elect’s Invitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/jaishankar-to-attend-donald-trumps-swearing-in-at-us-president-elects-invitation/): The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee extended the invitation to US President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration to the Government of India, who will be represented by S Jaishankar.
- ['Fire Away, No Pun Intended': Joe Biden Tells Kamala Harris Amid Los Angeles Wildfire Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/fire-away-no-pun-intended-joe-biden-tells-kamala-harris-amid-los-angeles-wildfire-meet/): Joe Biden is facing criticism on social media for using the phrase “fire away” during a disaster response meeting. He later added “no pun intended” to his remark.
- ['He Fine-Tuned ChatGPT': Suchir Balaji's Mother Slams OpenAI For Not Recognising Son, Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/he-fine-tuned-chatgpt-suchir-balajis-mother-slams-openai-for-not-recognising-son-musk-reacts/): The authorities have ruled Suchir Balaji’s death a suicide, but his family believes it was a cold-blooded murder and has since called for an FBI investigation.
- [Before-And-After Video Shows How Los Angeles Fires Levelled Pacific Palisades Into Blackened Rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/before-and-after-video-shows-how-los-angeles-fires-levelled-pacific-palisades-into-blackened-rubble/): Los Angeles wildfires: The area once had expensive homes and popular cafes but all of it now is darkened with soot and blackened into rubble.
- [Los Angeles Wildfires Kill At Least 16, Dozens Missing As Flames Devastate Neighbourhoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/los-angeles-wildfires-kill-at-least-16-dozens-missing-as-flames-devastate-neighbourhoods/): Wildfires across Los Angeles County have claimed 16 lives, left 13 missing, and destroyed nearly 12,000 structures, making it the most destructive fire event in the region’s history.
- [Ukraine Captures Two North Korean Soldiers Fighting For Russia In Kursk Region: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/12/ukraine-captures-two-north-korean-soldiers-fighting-for-russia-in-kursk-region-report/): Kyiv, the United States and South Korea have accused nuclear-armed North Korea of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine.
- [Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as winds expected to pick up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/firefighters-race-to-contain-la-wildfires-as-winds-expected-to-pick-up/): Evacuation orders throughout the Los Angeles area cover 153,000 residents, with 57,000 structures at risk.
- [Israel steps up Gaza attacks amid renewed ceasefire push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/israel-steps-up-gaza-attacks-amid-renewed-ceasefire-push/): Netanyahu sends high-level delegation to Qatar to ‘advance’ ceasefire talks on same day military attacked school, homes.
- [What’s next for Yemen as Israel attacks again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/whats-next-for-yemen-as-israel-attacks-again/): Air strikes across the country as Houthis target US naval ships in Red Sea.
- [‘Stop Zelensky…’ Trump-Putin Meet Agenda Leaked? Drone Blitz Hits Russia, Ukraine Faces UAV Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/stop-zelensky-trump-putin-meet-agenda-leaked-drone-blitz-hits-russia-ukraine-faces-uav-attack/): Russia and Ukraine escalated drone warfare, with Russia intercepting 85 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine targeting a Russian ammo depot. Russian drones caused damage across seven Ukrainian regions, but no casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Ukraine captured two alleged North Korean soldiers in Kursk, raising questions about foreign fighters in Russia’s forces. President Putin reportedly plans to […]
- [Are Crocodiles Pretending To ‘Drown’ To Lure Humans Into Water? Here’s What Experts Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/are-crocodiles-pretending-to-drown-to-lure-humans-into-water-heres-what-experts-say/): As per the viral video, a crocodile can be seen upside down and waving their limbs in the air above the water’s surface in the Barito River in Borneo, Indonesia.
- ['Appalling, Acting Like Royals': Meghan And Harry Face Backlash Over Visit To LA Fire Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/appalling-acting-like-royals-meghan-and-harry-face-backlash-over-visit-to-la-fire-victims/): The couple visited the Pasadena Convention Center, which has been converted into an evacuation site for people affected by the Eaton fire
- [‘Wake Up, Europe’: Alarm Bells Ring As Musk Sets Sights On EU Post-Trump Win, Backs German Far Right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/wake-up-europe-alarm-bells-ring-as-musk-sets-sights-on-eu-post-trump-win-backs-german-far-right/): Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent.The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany, demanded the release of jailed U.K. anti-Islam extremist Tommy Robinson and called British […]
- [Sudan army says its forces enter Wad Madani in push to retake city from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/sudan-army-says-its-forces-enter-wad-madani-in-push-to-retake-city-from-rsf/): The military says it is working to ‘clean up the remaining rebel pockets’ inside the capital of Gezira state.
- [Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/thousands-gather-in-germany-to-protest-far-right-afd-congress/): Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD’s candidate for chancellor.
- [Crux Decode: Trump's Threats On Greenland, Panama Canal, Canada A Throwback To An Old Foreign Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/crux-decode-trumps-threats-on-greenland-panama-canal-canada-a-throwback-to-an-old-foreign-policy/): In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated a desire to annex territory far beyond the United States. He has said that America should take Greenland and Panama Canal, using either military or economic pressure. He has also routinely derided Canada as the 51st state of the United States. He has reignited discussions around […]
- [Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/ukraine-says-it-captured-two-north-korean-soldiers-in-russias-kursk/): Wounded soldiers taken to Kyiv for questioning by Ukrainian investigators in cooperation with South Korean intelligence.
- [Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/lebanons-pm-meets-syrias-de-facto-leader-in-damascus/): Lebanon’s Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss relations, including smuggling between countries and border challenges.
- [Real Madrid vs Barcelona preview; Supercopa final, El Clasico, team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-preview-supercopa-final-el-clasico-team-news/): Before the final, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warns against mistakes from 4-0 El Clasico thrashing by Barca.
- [‘Unseen Power…’ Iran Unveils New ‘Missile City’ Stocked With ‘Hi-Tech Arms’ That ‘Can Hit Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/unseen-power-iran-unveils-new-missile-city-stocked-with-hi-tech-arms-that-can-hit-israel/): On January 10, 2025, Iran’s IRGC unveiled a new underground missile base, referred to as a “missile city,” equipped with advanced missiles like Emad, Qadr, and Qiam. The base, used in Iran’s 2024 operations against Israel, was shown by IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami and Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. The facility is part […]
- [Pakistan’s ISI Has Deeply Penetrated Kabul: Sources Close To Amrullah Saleh | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/pakistans-isi-has-deeply-penetrated-kabul-sources-close-to-amrullah-saleh-exclusive/): Removing ‘Indian proximity sentiments’ from Afghan media are allegedly a prime objective of the ISI in Kabul
- [Biden Deals Blow To Putin’s War Chest? Russia Decries ‘Toxic’ New US, UK Energy Sanctions That Can…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/biden-deals-blow-to-putins-war-chest-russia-decries-toxic-new-us-uk-energy-sanctions-that-can/): On January 10, the US and UK imposed new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, targeting Gazprom Neft and other oil majors. The sanctions include 180 Russian ships and oil companies, fulfilling a G7 commitment to reduce Russian energy revenues. The US also sanctioned nearly 400 individuals and entities, including oil traders and subsidiaries. Meanwhile, President […]
- [Los Angeles Fire | California Wildfires, President Joe Biden Takes Stick | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fire-california-wildfires-president-joe-biden-takes-stick-world-360-news18/): Following the devastating wildfires in California, US President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cover the costs of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months.Biden also spoke about the deployment of extensive federal resources, including firefighters, aircraft, and military personnel, to assist in combating the fires and safeguarding […]
- [Donald Trump Repeats Tariff Threat To Impact Justin Trudeau's Succession? | World 36 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/donald-trump-repeats-tariff-threat-to-impact-justin-trudeaus-succession-world-36-news18/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about turning Canada into the United States’ 51st state are just a distraction from the consequences of Trump’s tariff threats. “President Trump, who is a very skillful negotiator, is getting people to be somewhat distracted by that, by that conversation, to take away from […]
- [Justin Trudeau Steps Down As The PM Of Canada And Liberal Party Leader | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/justin-trudeau-steps-down-as-the-pm-of-canada-and-liberal-party-leader-world-360-news18/): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he intends to step down from the top job and as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party once a new party leader is chosen. Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new Liberal Party leader is chosen, he also said. Trudeau […]
- [UK's Pakistan Grooming Gangs Scandal, Elon Musk Brings Spotlight Back | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/uks-pakistan-grooming-gangs-scandal-elon-musk-brings-spotlight-back-world-360-news18/): Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of being “deeply complicit in the mass rapes in exchange for votes”. Mr Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal while head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) between 2008 and 2013. In response, […]
- [Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/monfils-becomes-the-oldest-player-to-win-an-atp-tour-singles-title/): At 38, Gael Monfis becomes the oldest winner of an ATP title by beating Zizou Bergs in New Zealand.
- [Israel’s image crisis and the limits of propaganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/israels-image-crisis-and-the-limits-of-propaganda/): Deepening cracks in Israel’s narrative: critiques and questions are getting harder to ignore.
- [Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/syrian-intelligence-says-it-thwarted-isil-attempt-to-blow-up-shia-shrine/): The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria.
- [Major Setback To Gaza Ceasefire Deal? Hamas Says, ‘Most Hostages Missing’ As US Hints At Truce By…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/major-setback-to-gaza-ceasefire-deal-hamas-says-most-hostages-missing-as-us-hints-at-truce-by/): The family of an Israeli captive held in Gaza has filmed a video message for US President-elect Donald Trump accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas.Hamas has lost track of the majority of the hostages held in captivity in northern Gaza due to Israel’s military activities in […]
- [Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/11/bandits-in-nigeria-ambush-and-kill-21-government-backed-fighters/): Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1055/): Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/hunter-biden-prosecutor-chastises-president-for-maligning-justice-system/): Special Counsel David Weiss says president’s claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
- [Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/philippines-protests-chinas-deployment-of-monster-ship-in-maritime-zone/): Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.
- ['Anyone Could Beat Kamala': Trump Shares Hillarious Spoof Of His Viral Chat With Obama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/anyone-could-beat-kamala-trump-shares-hillarious-spoof-of-his-viral-chat-with-obama/): Last week, Donald Trump and Barack Obama’s video chatting at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral went viral
- [Why is thyroid cancer more common in women?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/why-is-thyroid-cancer-more-common-in-women/): One woman talks about being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer after years of medical oversight.
- [What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/what-is-waste-colonialism-and-why-has-thailand-banned-imports-of-plastic/): China had taken in nearly half of the world’s plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
- [Australia’s economy was the envy of the world. Now it’s falling behind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/australias-economy-was-the-envy-of-the-world-now-its-falling-behind/): After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes.
- [Qatar's Final Gaza Truce Deal Sent To Israel And Hamas After 'Breakthrough'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/qatars-final-gaza-truce-deal-sent-to-israel-and-hamas-after-breakthrough/): Israel-Hamas War: In the first stage, 33 hostages would be set free. These include children, women, including female soldiers, men above 50, wounded and sick.
- [Poland Man Admits Tossing A Coin To Decide If He Should Kill And Then Rapes Teen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/poland-man-admits-tossing-a-coin-to-decide-if-he-should-kill-and-then-rapes-teen/): The accused claimed that he had met the teen when she was coming back from a party and took her to his flat where he committed the heinous crime
- [Los Angeles Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24 As Strong Winds Forecast: Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfires-death-toll-rises-to-24-as-strong-winds-forecast-top-updates/): Los Angeles Wildfires: Evacuation orders have been given to 105,000 residents while another 87,000 residents have been warned that they may have to evacuate.
- [Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/operation-under-way-to-rescue-trapped-miners-from-south-african-gold-mine/): The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
- [North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/north-korea-launches-multiple-short-range-ballistic-missiles/): South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
- [Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over LA wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/southern-california-edison-faces-lawsuits-over-la-wildfires/): In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at base of a transmission tower owned by the utility.
- [Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/biden-delivers-final-foreign-policy-speech-as-gaza-ceasefire-talks-continue/): US president seeks to defend legacy on the global stage before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
- [Video: Amputee doctor in Gaza carries on hospital work despite injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/video-amputee-doctor-in-gaza-carries-on-hospital-work-despite-injury/): Dr. Khaled al-Saedni works at a hospital in Gaza and tells how he cares for patients after losing a leg.
- [In scorched neighbourhoods, a few Los Angeles homes stand untouched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/in-scorched-neighbourhoods-a-few-los-angeles-homes-stand-untouched/): The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history.
- [Israel and Hamas “on the brink” of ceasefire deal, Biden says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/israel-and-hamas-on-the-brink-of-ceasefire-deal-biden-says/): US President Joe Biden said Israel and Hamas are “on the brink” of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [US lists white supremacist Terrorgram network as ‘terrorist group’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/us-lists-white-supremacist-terrorgram-network-as-terrorist-group/): The network, which largely operates on Telegram, has been linked to a series of violent attacks, officials say.
- [Venezuela’s attorney general seeks arrest of opposition leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/venezuelas-attorney-general-seeks-arrest-of-opposition-leader/): Attorney General Tarek Saab says he has appealed to Interpol for the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, who lives in exile.
- [After US-Backed Prez, Lebanon Gets ‘Anti-Hezbollah’ PM? Lebanon MPs Pick Nawaf Salam Over Mikati](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/after-us-backed-prez-lebanon-gets-anti-hezbollah-pm-lebanon-mps-pick-nawaf-salam-over-mikati/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday picked international jurist Nawaf Salam to form a government for the war-scarred country and pull it out of economic crisis.A majority of Lebanese lawmakers endorsed Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, after two years of caretaker government.”The president of the republic […]
- [‘Possible This Week’: US On Gaza Deal As Qatar Ruler Meets Biden's, Trump's Envoys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/possible-this-week-us-on-gaza-deal-as-qatar-ruler-meets-bidens-trumps-envoys/): Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Steve Witkoff, Trump’s possible Middle East envoy and Brett McGurk, the current US envoy to the Middle East.
- [Will the West move fast enough to lift al-Assad-era sanctions on Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/will-the-west-move-fast-enough-to-lift-al-assad-era-sanctions-on-syria/): Damascus launches a diplomatic outreach to push for an end to restrictions.
- [‘Trudeau Broke The System’: Soaring Costs, PR Chaos Crush Immigrants' Canadian Dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/trudeau-broke-the-system-soaring-costs-pr-chaos-crush-immigrants-canadian-dream/): Canada has always been welcoming to foreigners but things changed for immigrants seeking permanent residency.
- [‘Can We Take Something Seriously For Once?’: Influencers Slammed For Glamourising LA Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/can-we-take-something-seriously-for-once-influencers-slammed-for-glamourising-la-wildfires/): The fires, which started on January 7, have already claimed the lives of 10 people, destroyed entire neighbourhoods, and forced 1,80,000 people to evacuate their homes
- [Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/israel-may-burn-gaza-schools-but-palestinians-shall-resist/): Education is at the core of Palestinian identity and even at the risk of death, Palestinians still pursue it.
- [US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/us-says-gaza-truce-deal-possible-this-week-as-israel-ramps-up-attacks/): Nothing is guaranteed yet, but an agreement could take shape soon, angering hardliners in Israel.
- [Biden administration proposes new rules to tighten grip on AI chip flows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/biden-administration-proposes-new-rules-to-tighten-grip-on-ai-chip-flows/): Regulations would restrict access to AI chips for gaming and AI products and data centres in 120 countries.
- [Is Musk Elon Trying To Legitimise Far Right Parties From England To France To Germany? | Crux Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/is-musk-elon-trying-to-legitimise-far-right-parties-from-england-to-france-to-germany-crux-decode/): Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently intensified his attacks on European politicians, particularly targeting leaders in countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain. His criticisms have sparked significant backlash from these governments, raising questions about foreign interference and whether this was to advance his business interests, as well […]
- [Watch | China’s Smart Dragon-3 Launches Satellite Group Into Space From Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/watch-chinas-smart-dragon-3-launches-satellite-group-into-space-from-sea/): A Smart Dragon 3 rocket lifted off on Monday in East China’s Shandong Province, sending the satellite group CentiSpace 01 into the planned orbit.The rocket blasted off at 11 am (Beijing Time) from the sea near the city of Haiyang. Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Los Angeles Fires Delay Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/los-angeles-fires-delay-meghan-markles-new-netflix-series-with-love-meghan/): The new show will drop on March 4 on streaming platform Netflix.
- [Trump To Kill Zelensky’s NATO Dream? Says ‘Know How Putin…’; Russia’s Saratov Faces Ukrainian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/trump-to-kill-zelenskys-nato-dream-says-know-how-putin-russias-saratov-faces-ukrainian-drones-2/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland from Denmark is not a “crazy idea,” a former NATO official said on a WABC radio show. The former supreme allied commander of NATO in Europe, however, dismissed the possibility of military intervention.James Stavridis instead advocated for economic engagement as a means to strengthen ties with the […]
- [India Striving For Closer Partnership With European Union: EAM Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/india-striving-for-closer-partnership-with-european-union-eam-jaishankar/): Jaishankar said India has a strong interest in the Mediterranean region.
- [Top ICJ Judge Nawaf Salam Set To Be Lebanon's New Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/top-icj-judge-nawaf-salam-set-to-be-lebanons-new-prime-minister/): Salam is currently serving as the head of the International Court of Justice and his nomination was made by Western-backed groups as well as independents in the Lebanese parliament.
- [Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/lebanons-president-names-icj-judge-nawaf-salam-as-pm-designate/): The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
- [Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/mozambique-opens-new-parliament-amid-opposition-protests-and-boycotts/): About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.
- [Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/armed-groups-kill-at-least-40-farmers-in-nigerias-borno-state/): Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
- [Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/video-saudi-arabia-hosts-diplomatic-meetings-on-lifting-syria-sanctions/): Talks among Western and Middle Eastern diplomats were held in Riyadh on Sunday.
- [The short shelf life of corporate DEI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/the-short-shelf-life-of-corporate-dei/): ‘Wokeism’ is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.
- [Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/iran-releases-dual-german-national-as-it-attends-talks-with-european-powers/): Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.
- [Relative Of Jack The Ripper Victim Demands New Probe After New DNA Evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/relative-of-jack-the-ripper-victim-demands-new-probe-after-new-dna-evidence/): Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer who terrorized London’s Whitechapel district in 1888, targeting women.
- [Iran Arms Up Key Nuclear Plants, IRGC Rehearses Defending Critical Sites From ‘Israeli Attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/iran-arms-up-key-nuclear-plants-irgc-rehearses-defending-critical-sites-from-israeli-attack/): Iran held air defence exercises over the weekend, state media reported, as the country braces for more friction with arch-enemy Israel and the United States under incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.Drills reported on January 11 are part of two-months-long exercises launched on January 4 which have already included war games in which the elite Revolutionary […]
- [Ukraine Trying To Cut Gas Pipelines To Turkey, Europe: Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/ukraine-trying-to-cut-gas-pipelines-to-turkey-europe-russia/): The Russian defence ministry said Ukraine had fired nine attack drones on Saturday at a gas compressor station which is a part of the TurkStream pipeline.
- [Biden Puts New Curbs On AI Chip Exports Aimed At China, NVIDIA Says New Rule ‘Does Nothing To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/biden-puts-new-curbs-on-ai-chip-exports-aimed-at-china-nvidia-says-new-rule-does-nothing-to/): Chip titan Nvidia said in a blog post that “while cloaked in the guise of an ‘anti-China’ measure, these rules would do nothing to enhance US security”.
- [Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/pakistan-watches-with-caution-as-old-ally-taliban-gets-closer-to-india/): While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
- [British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/british-heavyweight-boxer-tyson-fury-announces-retirement/): The British boxer made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
- [Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/coaching-pods-get-mixed-reaction-from-top-players-at-australian-open-2025/): New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the match.
- [Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/why-fire-hydrants-and-water-supply-failed-during-los-angeles-wildfires/): The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts.
- [100 days of siege in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/100-days-of-siege-in-north-gaza/): 5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
- [Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/djokovic-alcaraz-and-sinner-in-australian-open-round-two-but-kyrgios-out/): Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
- [Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-japans-kyushu/): The earthquake was at a depth of 37 kilometres, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.
- [Why Bangladesh Is Trying To Halt India’s Border Fencing Project: Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/why-bangladesh-is-trying-to-halt-indias-border-fencing-project-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): Top intelligence sources said Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), too, is key in halting these projects
- ['Disappointing To See Misinformation': Vaishnaw Fact-Checks Zuckerberg’s Claim On 2024 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/disappointing-to-see-misinformation-vaishnaw-fact-checks-zuckerbergs-claim-on-2024-polls/): In a post on X, Vaishnaw stated that Zuckerberg’s statement about incumbent governments losing post-Covid, including India, was “factually incorrect”
- [Days After Firing Fact Checkers, Zuckerberg Gets A Fact Check From Ashwini Vaishnaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/days-after-firing-fact-checkers-zuckerberg-gets-a-fact-check-from-ashwini-vaishnaw/): Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Railways Minister, also commented on the YouTube video of the Joe Rogan podcast featuring Mark Zuckerberg, correcting the Meta founder.
- [Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/why-are-california-inmates-deployed-to-help-fight-la-wildfires/): Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA’s wildfires.
- [Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/trumps-all-hell-comments-a-threat-to-hamas-says-us-vp-elect-vance/): JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out ‘final’ Hamas battalions.
- [Syrian engineers disarm landmines planted by Assad regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/syrian-engineers-disarm-landmines-planted-by-assad-regime/): Bomb disposal teams in Idlib are working to disarm landmines planted by the Assad regime.
- [Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/death-threats-interrogation-why-football-referee-mahsa-ghorbani-left-iran/): Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.
- [Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/nigerian-air-raid-targeting-bandits-mistakenly-kills-civilians/): Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State.
- [How China Plans To Kill 3 Birds With One Stone With Mega Dam Near Tibet | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/how-china-plans-to-kill-3-birds-with-one-stone-with-mega-dam-near-tibet-exclusive/): Sources told CNN-News that by building the dam, China intends to end the Tibet issue, weaponise water, and gain control over downstream countries like India and Bangladesh
- [What Are Super Scoopers? Here’s What To Know About The Mega Planes Dousing Los Angeles Fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/what-are-super-scoopers-heres-what-to-know-about-the-mega-planes-dousing-los-angeles-fires/): These Super Scoopers from Canada have been used by emergency responders in southern California which has been ravaged by wildfires.
- [Bangladesh Sues Sheikh Hasina, UK Anti-Corruption Minister Tulip, Kin For Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/bangladesh-sues-sheikh-hasina-uk-anti-corruption-minister-tulip-kin-for-corruption/): These graft cases are linked to land grabbing where plots at lucrative locations near Dhaka were allegedly illegally allotted by Sheikh Hasina for herself and her kin.
- [Iran Unveils ‘Seraj’ Air Defence to Protect Nuke Sites, IRGC Gets 1000 New Drones With 2000-km Range](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/iran-unveils-seraj-air-defence-to-protect-nuke-sites-irgc-gets-1000-new-drones-with-2000-km-range/): The Iranian military unveiled a laser-powered air defence system amid heightened tensions with Israel and the US. The weapon, which the Iranian state media called a state-of-art system, was launched during Iran’s Air Defence Forces’ military drills.The equipment, named Seraj was unveiled on Jan 12 during exercises near the country’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility. Tehran’s […]
- [Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/russia-prepared-for-any-scenario-on-ukraine-war-as-trump-presidency-nears/): The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has not endorsed any tentative plans.
- [North Korean Soldiers Captured By Ukrainians Have Shown No Desire To Defect, Says Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/north-korean-soldiers-captured-by-ukrainians-have-shown-no-desire-to-defect-says-seoul/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said one of the North Korean soldier has expressed his desire to remain in Ukraine, while another wants to return home.
- [‘Elon Has Been Very Clear’: Jeff Bezos Rules Out Threat From Musk-Trump Ties In Space Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/elon-has-been-very-clear-jeff-bezos-rules-out-threat-from-musk-trump-ties-in-space-race/): Bezos told a news agency that he is optimistic about the Trump administration’s space agenda.
- [Indian Youth Dies Fighting For Russian Army On Ukraine Frontline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/indian-youth-dies-fighting-for-russian-army-on-ukraine-frontline/): Binil died while fighting on the frontlines of the country’s war with Ukraine, NoRKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs Department) said and communicated to the Thrissur district administration.
- [DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels, but fighting persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/dr-congo-says-several-towns-recaptured-from-rebels-but-fighting-persists/): Despite recent military gains, eastern DRC remains mired in conflict, mainly as a result of the M23 rebellion.
- [Donald Trump and the Bitcoin rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/donald-trump-and-the-bitcoin-rise/): Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 in 2024. Donald Trump has been pro-crypto for some time. Did that influence its rise?
- [Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/lebanon-president-joseph-aoun-starts-consultations-for-pm-selection/): Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.
- [Before and after images show destruction of LA fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/before-and-after-images-show-destruction-of-la-fires/): A before and after video of a walking tour around the LA neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades shows the destruction caused
- [Qatar Hands 'Final' Draft Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal To Israel And Hamas: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/qatar-hands-final-draft-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal-to-israel-and-hamas-report/): An official familiar with the talks said a breakthrough was reached after midnight following talks between Israel’s spy chiefs, US President-elect Trump’s Middle East envoy and Qatar’s PM.
- [Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/photos-india-kicks-off-a-huge-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela/): Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation on earth.
- [Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Calls Off Debut Launch Of Massive New Rocket At Last Minute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-calls-off-debut-launch-of-massive-new-rocket-at-last-minute/): The 320-foot (98-metre) New Glenn rocket was supposed to blast off before dawn with a prototype satellite from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, before it was called off.
- [India Summons Top Bangladeshi Diplomat Over Border Fencing Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/india-summons-top-bangladeshi-diplomat-over-border-fencing-row/): This came after Bangladesh’s Foreign Office summoned Indian envoy Pranay Verma to discuss border-related issues between the two countries.
- [Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded fighting Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/seoul-says-300-north-korean-soldiers-killed-2700-wounded-fighting-ukraine/): Casualties among North Koreans assisting Russia ‘have surpassed 3,000’, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency.
- [Mysterious Shortage Of Doughnuts Across Dunkin' Stores In US Leaves Customers Puzzled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/mysterious-shortage-of-doughnuts-across-dunkin-stores-in-us-leaves-customers-puzzled/): Dunkin’ stores across Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island ran out of doughnuts last week, causing frustrations among customers. Some employees called it a supply chain issue.
- [Chinese School Asks Students To Sign "Suicide Disclaimer", Take Blame For Their Actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/chinese-school-asks-students-to-sign-suicide-disclaimer-take-blame-for-their-actions/): The authorities have stepped into the matter after the school came into firing for making students sign a letter which freed them from any blams if pupils try to kill or harm themselves
- [Fueled By Extreme Heat And Strong Winds, A Huge 'Firenando' Formed In California | Los Angeles Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/fueled-by-extreme-heat-and-strong-winds-a-huge-firenando-formed-in-california-los-angeles-fire/): Even as firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires in Los Angeles, dramatic footage now shows a fire tornado swirling as the fire spreads toward Mulholland Drive in the Santa Monica Mountains. A fire tornado, also known as a ‘firenado’, occurs when a fire and turbulent winds create a spinning column of fire, ash and […]
- [Italian Man Who Lived Alone On Island For 32 Years Dies 3 Years After Returning To Civilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/italian-man-who-lived-alone-on-island-for-32-years-dies-3-years-after-returning-to-civilisation/): In 1989, Morandi set out for Polynesia to escape consumerism and society. During his journey, he reached the island, and coincidentally, the island’s caretaker was close to retirement, so Mauro took over the role
- [The Khalistan Assassinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/the-khalistan-assassinations/): A murder that rocked the Sikh community in British Columbia, Canada.
- [Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/cummins-hazlewood-return-as-australia-name-icc-champions-trophy-squad/): World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title.
- [Rehearsal and walkthrough for Donald Trump’s inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/rehearsal-and-walkthrough-for-donald-trumps-inauguration/): A rehearsal with stand-ins is held at the Capitol before the inauguration of US President-elect Trump.
- [Ibrahim Zadran returns for Afghanistan in Champions Trophy squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/ibrahim-zadran-returns-for-afghanistan-in-champions-trophy-squad/): Prolific opener makes a comeback from injury but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out as he recovers from hand sprain.
- [Thousands of Hindus bathe in sacred waters at India’s Kumbh Mela festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/thousands-of-hindus-bathe-in-sacred-waters-at-indias-kumbh-mela-festival/): The festival that attracts over 400 million people takes place where Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers meet.
- [Thabo Bester: Prison Break](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/thabo-bester-prison-break/): Thabo Bester is South Africa’s most notorious con man.
- [Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/austrian-woman-kidnapped-by-unknown-assailants-in-niger/): Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in the city of Agadez.
- [North Korean Soldiers In Ukraine Ordered To Kill Themselves Before Capture, 300 Dead: Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/north-korean-soldiers-in-ukraine-ordered-to-kill-themselves-before-capture-300-dead-seoul/): South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun said at least 300 North Korean soldiers were killed in the war so far, with all combatants ordered to kill themselves before getting captured.
- [China’s exports hit record high as Trump tariffs loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/chinas-exports-hit-record-high-as-trump-tariffs-loom/): Exports rose 10.7 percent in 2024, beating economists’ forecasts, customs data shows.
- [Biden speaks with Israel’s Netanyahu, urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/biden-speaks-with-israels-netanyahu-urges-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Call comes as Israel keeps up its siege on north Gaza, with at least 5,000 killed and missing in 100 days.
- [Pressure On UK PM Starmer To Sack Sheikh Hasina's Niece Over Graft Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/pressure-on-uk-pm-starmer-to-sack-sheikh-hasinas-niece-over-graft-scandal/): Tulip Siddiq, who is the British anti-corruption minister, has been accused of unlawfully acquiring properties from allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s regime.
- [Thousands Escaping Los Angeles Wildfires Won't Be Able To Return Before Thursday: Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/thousands-escaping-los-angeles-wildfires-wont-be-able-to-return-before-thursday-officials/): The deadly fires in Los Angeles have killed 24 people so far, and strong winds forecast this week have threatened further devastation, which means that evacuees won’t be able to go back.
- [Why California Prisoners Are Earning Reduced Sentences Amid Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/why-california-prisoners-are-earning-reduced-sentences-amid-wildfires/): According to California Department of Corrections 931 inmates are battling wildfires, working 24-hour shifts to create fire breaks and clear vegetation, controlling wildfire spread
- ['You're Alive': Man Cries Out With Happiness Upon Reunion With His Dog Oreo In LA Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/youre-alive-man-cries-out-with-happiness-upon-reunion-with-his-dog-oreo-in-la-wildfires/): A man, who had been searching for his beloved dog for days amid the chaotic and deadly Los Angeles wildfire, was finally able to reunite with his pet Oreo
- [Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks With UK, France And Germany Ahead Of Trump's Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/iran-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-uk-france-and-germany-ahead-of-trumps-return/): Iran had expressed willingness to revive the 2015 nuclear deal scrapped by Trump in his first term amid international criticism over its rising nuclear stockpile.
- [Indian-Origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya Enters PM Race To Replace Trudeau: Who Is He?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/indian-origin-canadian-mp-chandra-arya-enters-pm-race-to-replace-trudeau-who-is-he/): Chandra Arya announced a slew of reforms to resolve the crises surrounding Canada’s financial and housing issues. His announcement followed Trudeau’s decision to step down as PM.
- [10 Quakes In 12 Hours: How The Earth Shook On January 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/10-quakes-in-12-hours-how-the-earth-shook-on-january-11/): On January 11, 10 earthquakes were recorded in Tibet and Afghanistan within a span of 12 hours, with tremors felt as far as India. While eight earthquakes occurred in Tibet, the ground shook twice in Afghanistan
- [How Did Palisades Fire Start That Engulfed Los Angeles? Reports Point To NYE Fireworks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/how-did-palisades-fire-start-that-engulfed-los-angeles-reports-point-to-nye-fireworks/): In the satellite image captured 20 minutes after the Palisades Fire broke out, the smoke was seen rising from the same area where the fire had started on New Year’s Eve
- [Trudeau Urges US Consumers To Consider Harm Of Trump's 25% Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/trudeau-urges-us-consumers-to-consider-harm-of-trumps-25-tariff-threats/): Trump said last week that the U.S doesn’t need oil, or anything else, from Canada. But almost a quarter of the oil that the U.S. consumes each day comes from Canada.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,054](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1054/): Here are the key developments on the 1,054th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts Elon Musk as ‘truly evil’ in MAGA split](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/13/trump-ally-steve-bannon-blasts-elon-musk-as-truly-evil-in-maga-split/): Former Trump adviser tells Italian newspaper that Tesla CEO intends to implement ‘techno-feudalism on a global scale’.
- [Japan’s tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/japans-tourist-arrivals-hit-all-time-high-as-weak-currency-draws-masses/): Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.
- [Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/tunisias-revolution-14-years-on-the-emperor-has-no-clothes/): The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.
- [Meta India's VP Apologizes for Mark Zuckerberg's Remark On 2024 General Elections | Meta | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/meta-indias-vp-apologizes-for-mark-zuckerbergs-remark-on-2024-general-elections-meta-news18/): | Meta India’s VP apologizes for Mark Zuckerberg’s remark on 2024 General Elections, which stated that all the Incumbent Governments originally lost elections in 2024. n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/la-wildfires-day-9-whats-the-latest-who-are-victims-and-whats-next/): Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting authorities to issue a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday.
- [Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/iran-president-denies-plot-to-kill-trump-calls-for-him-to-pursue-peace/): Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line with Tehran, returns to power.
- [TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’ ahead of ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/tiktok-users-in-us-flock-to-chinas-instagram-ahead-of-ban/): Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.
- [Olympic champion Zheng ousted as Australian Open 2025 delivers first shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/olympic-champion-zheng-ousted-as-australian-open-2025-delivers-first-shock/): Zheng exits after second round loss to unseeded Siegemund as former champions Sabalenka and Osaka battle through.
- [South Korean President Arrested | South Korea's Political Crisis Deepens: Yoon's 2nd Arrest | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-korean-president-arrested-south-koreas-political-crisis-deepens-yoons-2nd-arrest-news18/): | President arrested, was under investigation on charges of insurrectionSouth Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested over his failed martial law attempt, sparking a political crisis in the country. This marks the first time a sitting South Korean president has been arrested in history. Yoon’s lawyers argue that the arrest attempts are […]
- [Firefighters Struggle As Winds Play Catalyst To Los Angeles Wildfires: Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/firefighters-struggle-as-winds-play-catalyst-to-los-angeles-wildfires-top-updates/): Los Angeles Wildfires: The weather agency said that winds, combined with severely dry conditions, have created a “ Particularly Dangerous Situation” which means that any new fire could explode in size.
- [India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/indias-disappearing-camels-how-a-law-to-save-them-is-wiping-them-out/): As global camel population rises, it’s on drastic decline in India. Experts say law passed in Rajasthan is main reason.
- [Indian-Origin Nurse Stabbed In Neck With Scissors By 'Angry' Patient At UK Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/indian-origin-nurse-stabbed-in-neck-with-scissors-by-angry-patient-at-uk-hospital/): Achamma Cherian was stabbed with a pair of scissors by a patient in his 30s while she was on duty at the acute medical unit in Oldham Royal Hospital.
- [6 killed in Israeli drone strike on occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/6-killed-in-israeli-drone-strike-on-occupied-west-banks-jenin-refugee-camp/): An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the Jenin refugee camp.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1056/): Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Meta Layoffs: Mark Zuckerberg To Fire 3,600 'Low Performers', Says Will Hire New People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/meta-layoffs-mark-zuckerberg-to-fire-3600-low-performers-says-will-hire-new-people/): Meta Layoffs: Mark Zuckerberg said, “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster.”
- [US watchdog sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-watchdog-sues-elon-musk-over-late-disclosure-of-twitter-stake/): US Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk’s failure to disclose stake allowed him to underpay $150m for shares.
- [Kate Middleton Says She Is In Remission From Cancer: 'It Is A Relief To Now...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/kate-middleton-says-she-is-in-remission-from-cancer-it-is-a-relief-to-now/): Kate Middleton revealed last March she had been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy.
- [Elon Musk Sued In US For Not Disclosing ‘Large Stake’ In Twitter Before Buying Platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/elon-musk-sued-in-us-for-not-disclosing-large-stake-in-twitter-before-buying-platform/): Elon Musk has been sued in a Washington federal court for disclosing his stake in Twitter beyond the stipulated time before the purchase of the platform.
- [South Korea's Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested After Dramatic Standoff: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-koreas-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-arrested-after-dramatic-standoff-report/): Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyers have argued attempts to detain Yoon are illegal and are designed to publicly humiliate him.
- [Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/australia-warns-of-strongest-possible-action-if-citizen-killed-in-ukraine/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov’t working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed by Russian forces.
- [South Korean investigators enter President Yoon’s home in second arrest bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-korean-investigators-enter-president-yoons-home-in-second-arrest-bid/): Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.
- [Liverpool held at Forest while Man City stumbles as two-goal lead let slip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/liverpool-held-at-forest-while-man-city-stumbles-as-two-goal-lead-let-slip/): Premier League leaders Liverpool come back to draw at Nottingham Forest but holders Man City let lead slip at Brentford.
- [Video: Hope in Gaza amid talk of ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/video-hope-in-gaza-amid-talk-of-ceasefire/): Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share hopes for what is to come after the war on Gaza ends.
- [Biden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/biden-administration-expected-to-lift-terror-designation-for-cuba-report/): The decision would reverse a move during Donald Trump’s first term to re-name Cuba a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’.
- [How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/how-the-trump-administration-threatens-internet-freedoms/): Trump picks to lead gov’t agencies like FCC, FTC may censor speech and make the internet less free.
- [Trump announces ‘external revenue service’ to collect foreign tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/trump-announces-external-revenue-service-to-collect-foreign-tariffs/): Trump said on social media that the new department would be created on his first day when he takes office on January 20.
- [Analysis: Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/analysis-sudan-faces-possible-darfur-division-as-war-progresses/): A de facto partition of Sudan between army and RSF could lead to total state disintegration, analysts say.
- [UK minister resigns after being named in Bangladesh corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/uk-minister-resigns-after-being-named-in-bangladesh-corruption-probe/): Anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq quits amid questions over ties to toppled Bangladeshi leader, Sheikh Hasina.
- [Ukraine launches largest air attacks on Russia since start of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/ukraine-launches-largest-air-attacks-on-russia-since-start-of-war/): The Russian military says the attacks will not go unanswered and launches more projectiles towards Ukraine.
- [Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/rescuers-recover-36-bodies-and-82-survivors-from-south-african-gold-mine/): Hundreds more survivors and dozens more bodies still underground, according to a miners rights group.
- [Estimated 20 million gather so far for India’s Maha Kumbh Mela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/estimated-20-million-gather-so-far-for-indias-maha-kumbh-mela/): An estimated 20 million people have so far gathered in northern India for the Maha Kumbh Mela.
- [Russia's Top Diplomat Praises Trump's Views On Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/russias-top-diplomat-praises-trumps-views-on-ukraine-conflict/): Lavrov specifically praised Trump’s comments earlier this month in which he said that NATO’s plans to open its doors to Ukraine had led to the hostilities.
- [‘33 Hostages For 1,000…’ Hamas ‘Okays’ Gaza Ceasefire Draft, Netanyahu Cabinet To Back Hostage Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/33-hostages-for-1000-hamas-okays-gaza-ceasefire-draft-netanyahu-cabinet-to-back-hostage-deal/): Hamas said on Jan. 14 that it hopes for a “clear and comprehensive” deal at the conclusion of ongoing talks in Qatar’s Doha for a truce in Gaza. The Palestinian group said in a statement that it had held consultations with leaders of other Palestinian factions.The statement said that Hamas informed the Palestinian factions “of […]
- [“Auto Fire”: New Massive Wildfire Breaks Out In Southern California Amid Strong Winds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/auto-fire-new-massive-wildfire-breaks-out-in-southern-california-amid-strong-winds/): A new fast-moving wildfire broke out in southern California’s Ventura County on January 13, sending firefighters and first responders to battle the massive blaze amid strong winds.Aerial images from local media showed the blaze burning against a backdrop of lights from the county. At 0530 GMT, the fire measured approximately 1,033 feet (308 metres) from […]
- [Will Create 'External Revenue Service' For Tariffs: Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/will-create-external-revenue-service-for-tariffs-donald-trump/): This comes as Trump, who posted the statement on social media, has promised sweeping levies on allies and adversaries as he seeks to pressure partners into tackling issues including migration and drug trafficking
- [Amid Gaza Truce Talks, Blinken Calls For Post-conflict Plan On Governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/amid-gaza-truce-talks-blinken-calls-for-post-conflict-plan-on-governance/): Blinken acknowledged the misgivings of Israel — where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a far-right government and expects even stronger US support under President-elect Donald Trump — but pleaded for a new approach
- [Qatar-brokered Gaza Truce Deal In 'Final Stages': What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/qatar-brokered-gaza-truce-deal-in-final-stages-what-we-know-so-far/): Mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have intensified efforts to finalise the deal in recent days. Qatar said the agreement was in its “final stages”
- ['Secretary Of Genocide': Blinken Heckled During Gaza Post-war Plan Speech | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/secretary-of-genocide-blinken-heckled-during-gaza-post-war-plan-speech-video/): In his farewell remarks on the Middle East, Antony Blinken laid out plans for the post-war management of Gaza.However, he was repeatedly interrupted by protesters.
- [Donald Trump's Republican Allies In US House Float Greenland's Purchase Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/donald-trumps-republican-allies-in-us-house-float-greenlands-purchase-bill/): The bill, if passed, will allow the president to enter into negotiations with Denmark on Jan. 20, when Trump takes office
- [Is a Gaza ceasefire deal possible this time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/is-a-gaza-ceasefire-deal-possible-this-time/): Hopes are running high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza might finally be reached.
- [Brazil expresses concern over Meta’s changes to content moderation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/brazil-expresses-concern-over-metas-changes-to-content-moderation/): Brazilian attorney general says that Meta’s move to loosen curbs on hate speech may put it at odds with country’s laws.
- [Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/who-is-nawaf-salam-lebanons-pm-designate-amid-political-shift/): Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.
- [From Manhattan To Chicago: Los Angeles Wildfires Are Big Enough To Swallow Entire Cities | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/from-manhattan-to-chicago-los-angeles-wildfires-are-big-enough-to-swallow-entire-cities-us-news/): The Eaton and Palisades fires are likely the second and fourth most destructive in California history. The total area burned by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires is about 60 square miles, an area larger than Paris. In fact the blazes are big enough to swallow entire cities in America. For instance – all of […]
- [Canada's Intelligence To Monitor Liberal Party Leadership Race For Signs Of 'Foreign Interference'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/canadas-intelligence-to-monitor-liberal-party-leadership-race-for-signs-of-foreign-interference/): Top intelligence sources said foreign interference in Canada’s elections has always been a concern, highlighting China’s alleged involvement in the 2019 and 2021 polls
- [UK Minister Quits While Facing Questions Over Links To Ousted Bangladeshi Leader Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/uk-minister-quits-while-facing-questions-over-links-to-ousted-bangladeshi-leader-sheikh-hasina/): Starmer offered Siddiq the possibility of returning to government, saying “the door remains open to you going forward.”
- [Britain's Princess Of Wales Says Her Cancer Is In Remission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/britains-princess-of-wales-says-her-cancer-is-in-remission/): It is the first time the Princess of Wales had offered any detail on her diagnosis.
- [France’s new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/frances-new-pm-announces-renegotiation-of-contested-pension-reforms/): Francois Bayrou wants to hold more talks in order to prevent another collapse of government amid budget debates.
- [Free Trade Agreement Talks with India Have Been Relaunched: UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/free-trade-agreement-talks-with-india-have-been-relaunched-uk/): British Indian Labour MP Jeevun Sandher asked Foreign Secretary David Lammy about the steps being taken to get a “good UK-India trade deal over the line”.
- ['Shadow Of Sinwar’ Haunts Israel? Hamas ‘Rebuilds’ Under New Boss Mohammed, IDF ‘Working Hard’ To…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/shadow-of-sinwar-haunts-israel-hamas-rebuilds-under-new-boss-mohammed-idf-working-hard-to/): The killing of Yahya Sinwar, at the hands of Israeli forces last year, dealt a severe blow to the Palestinian militant group. Sinwar was Hamas’ military chief and the alleged mastermind behind the October 7 attacks on southern Israel.However, reports now say that Hamas may now be slowly rebuilding itself under a new leader who […]
- [India Halts Trade With US-Sanctioned Russian Companies And Tankers, Government Source Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/india-halts-trade-with-us-sanctioned-russian-companies-and-tankers-government-source-says/): India will allow Russian oil cargoes booked before Jan. 10 to discharge at ports in line with sanctions parameters, the official told reporters on condition of anonymity.
- [Michelle Obama To Skip Donald Trump's Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/michelle-obama-to-skip-donald-trumps-inauguration/): No explanation was given for why Michelle Obama was skipping Trump’s inauguration. She also did not attend last week’s state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter.
- [Ugandan military court rules opposition figure can be tried for treachery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/ugandan-military-court-rules-opposition-figure-can-be-tried-for-treachery/): The move escalates the case against Kizza Besigye as a treachery conviction is punishable by the death penalty.
- [Israeli historian says Zionism entering its ‘last phase’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/israeli-historian-says-zionism-entering-its-last-phase/): Israeli historian Ilan Pappe has told Al Jazeera that he believes Zionism is entering its “last phase”.
- [Biden will be remembered for genocide in Gaza | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/biden-will-be-remembered-for-genocide-in-gaza-ajopinion/): Biden will be remembered as the American president who oversaw the genocide of Gaza, says Omar H. Rahman.
- [World Economic Forum: Trump, Zelenskyy, Scholz Among 60 Leaders To Address Davos Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/world-economic-forum-trump-zelenskyy-scholz-among-60-leaders-to-address-davos-meet/): The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will convene under the theme, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.
- [The whataboutery in African debates on solidarity with Gaza is misplaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/the-whataboutery-in-african-debates-on-solidarity-with-gaza-is-misplaced/): Not standing in solidarity with Gaza because of the need to make African conflicts visible is the wrong approach.
- [Israel maintains furious rate of attacks on Gaza amid hopes for ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/israel-maintains-furious-rate-of-attacks-on-gaza-amid-hopes-for-ceasefire/): Israeli attacks kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, raising death toll since October 7, 2023 to 46,645.
- [UK's Princess Kate Visits Hospital To Thank Staff After Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/uks-princess-kate-visits-hospital-to-thank-staff-after-cancer-treatment/): Kate, 43, underwent a course of preventative chemotherapy after major abdominal surgery a year ago revealed the presence of cancer
- [NATO launches new Baltic Sea mission to protect undersea cables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/nato-launches-new-baltic-sea-mission-to-protect-undersea-cables/): NATO chief Mark Rutte says ‘Baltic Sentry’ mission to protect critical undersea cables following string of incidents.
- [Message from the Amazon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/message-from-the-amazon/): earthrise meets the Ashaninka who are mobilising global action for the planet from their ancestral lands in the Amazon.
- [Brazilian teen Fonseca lights up Australian Open as Medvedev faces fine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/brazilian-teen-fonseca-lights-up-australian-open-as-medvedev-faces-fine/): Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in men’s draw while Paolini, Rybakina and Raducanu advance in women’s draw on day three.
- [Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/pete-hegseth-trumps-pentagon-pick-faces-senate-confirmation-hearing/): US senators set to grill Hegseth, who has Republican backing, over contentious past statements and controversies.
- [Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/lebanons-pm-designate-nawaf-salam-promises-to-rescue-reform-and-rebuild/): Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.
- [Why I won’t stop telling Gaza’s stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/why-i-wont-stop-telling-gazas-stories/): I continue to report from Gaza because I want to make a record of our existence – our dignity, resilience and hope.
- [After Kerala Youth's Death At Warfront, MEA Seeks Early Discharge Of Indians In Russian Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/after-kerala-youths-death-at-warfront-mea-seeks-early-discharge-of-indians-in-russian-military/): Following the death of the Indian national from Kerala, India has reiterated to Russia its demand for an early discharge of the Indian nationals recruited by the Russian military, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- [Ben Gvir says ceasefire plan is a ‘surrender’ to Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/ben-gvir-says-ceasefire-plan-is-a-surrender-to-hamas/): Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, says the ceasefire talks constitute a ‘surrender’ deal.
- [Qatar says Gaza ceasefire closer than any time before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/qatar-says-gaza-ceasefire-closer-than-any-time-before/): Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman has said major issues that have prevented a Gaza ceasefire deal have been addressed.
- [Irregular migration into EU dropped sharply in 2024: Border agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/irregular-migration-into-eu-dropped-sharply-in-2024-border-agency/): Despite falling total, number of people crossing border from Belarus and Russia jumped 192 percent.
- [Haiti displacement surpasses one million people: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/haiti-displacement-surpasses-one-million-people-un/): Children account for more than half of Haiti’s displaced population, which has tripled amid relentless gang violence.
- [Gaza ceasefire deal in ‘final stages’: Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/gaza-ceasefire-deal-in-final-stages-qatar/): Moderators say negotiations are at their ‘closest point’ yet, with expectations of a imminent deal.
- [Lebanon appoints new prime minister after two years of political paralysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/lebanon-appoints-new-prime-minister-after-two-years-of-political-paralysis/): After two years of political turmoil and paralysis, Lebanon has appointed a new prime minister.
- [Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement For Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Says 'Hoping For Good News'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/hamas-accepts-draft-agreement-for-gaza-ceasefire-israel-says-hoping-for-good-news/): Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, said officials.
- [North Korea Ballistic Missiles "Fly 250 Km, Land in Sea of Japan," South Korea Alert, US Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/north-korea-ballistic-missiles-fly-250-km-land-in-sea-of-japan-south-korea-alert-us-warns/): North Korea fired ‘several short-range ballistic missiles’ into the sea on the morning of January 14, according to Seoul’s military. The launch came as the Japanese foreign minister visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials.”The South Korean military detected several short-range ballistic missiles fired into the East Sea,” Seoul’s military said. […]
- [‘Brad Pitt’ Dates French Woman, Dupes Her Of 800,000 Euros](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/brad-pitt-dates-french-woman-dupes-her-of-800000-euros/): Anne claimed that the scammer used AI-generated videos and photos to convince her that he was the actor and sparked off an online romance with her.
- [Russia accuses US and Ukraine of targeting TurkStream gas pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/russia-accuses-us-and-ukraine-of-targeting-turkstream-gas-pipeline/): Washington encouraging Ukraine to sabotage last remaining pipeline carrying Russian gas into the EU, claims Moscow.
- [Gaza attacks continue despite advanced ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/gaza-attacks-continue-despite-advanced-ceasefire-talks/): Israel’s attacks across Gaza have not slowed, despite widespread optimism over a ceasefire deal to end Gaza genocide.
- [Where are the LA fires still burning, and why are they so destructive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/where-are-the-la-fires-still-burning-and-why-are-they-so-destructive/): The wildfires raging through Los Angeles are the most destructive and likely the deadliest in the county’s history.
- [Donald Trump's Look-Alike Sings To Sell Pudding In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/donald-trumps-look-alike-sings-to-sell-pudding-in-pakistan/): Bagga, 53, pushes his colourful wooden cart along the road delivering the milky pudding, a black jacket over his beige shalwar kameez tunic to keep out the winter cold.
- [Gaza Truce Talks In 'Final Stages', Major Issues Addressed, Deal Possible 'Very Soon': Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/gaza-truce-talks-in-final-stages-major-issues-addressed-deal-possible-very-soon-qatar/): Qatar further said that obstacles to a deal between Israel and Hamas for a truce and hostage exchange had been overcome.
- [What’s happening with South Korea’s impeachment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/whats-happening-with-south-koreas-impeachment/): Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Seoul as President Yoon Suk’s impeachment trial was adjourned.
- [Hundreds of prisoners fighting LA fires for barely a dollar a day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/hundreds-of-prisoners-fighting-la-fires-for-barely-a-dollar-a-day/): Almost 1,000 US prisoners have been fighting the Los Angeles fires for pay as little as roughly a dollar a day.
- [Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfires-day-8-whats-the-latest-whats-next-as-winds-rage/): As authorities continue battling dangerous blazes, we explore what lies ahead this Tuesday.
- [What Is Phos-Chek? Pink Powder Helping Firefighters Battle Los Angeles Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/what-is-phos-chek-pink-powder-helping-firefighters-battle-los-angeles-wildfires/): Thousands of gallons of the powder- Phos-Chek- has been used to contain Los Angeles wildfires. The substance is a fire retardant and has been widely used across the US since the 1960s.
- [Pakistan Snooping On Afghanistan's Airspace? Exclusive From Sources Close To Saleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/pakistan-snooping-on-afghanistans-airspace-exclusive-from-sources-close-to-saleh/): “Sa-adat Mohammad serves as an ISI officer tasked with gathering intelligence on the Afghan aviation system. He oversees an extensive network of informants and collaborators within airports,” said sources close to Saleh
- [Saudi Arabia announces plans to enrich and sell uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/saudi-arabia-announces-plans-to-enrich-and-sell-uranium/): Energy minister says yellowcake project is part of strategy to monetise all minerals.
- [Israeli historian Ilan Pappe: ‘This is the last phase of Zionism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/israeli-historian-ilan-pappe-this-is-the-last-phase-of-zionism/): Pappe talks to Al Jazeera on ‘neo-Zionism’, ceasefire talks, the second coming of Trump and ‘indoctrination’ in Israel.
- [Miners in South Africa standoff call for help as health declines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/miners-in-south-africa-standoff-call-for-help-as-health-declines/): Video filmed by South African miners involved in a months-long standoff with police shows dire conditions underground.
- [Los Angeles wildfires prompt sports teams, fans to honour first responders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/los-angeles-wildfires-prompt-sports-teams-fans-to-honour-first-responders/): The Rams, Lakers and Clippers all dedicated their games to the community and first responders amid the LA wildfires.
- [Trump escaped conviction for ‘criminal efforts to retain power’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/trump-escaped-conviction-for-criminal-efforts-to-retain-power-report/): Special counsel says Trump would have been convicted for bid to overturn 2020 poll if not for his 2024 election win.
- [Donald Trump Would Be Convicted If He Wasn’t Elected: US Justice Department Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/donald-trump-would-be-convicted-if-he-wasnt-elected-us-justice-department-report/): The report details Jack Smith’s decision to bring a four-count indictment against Trump, accusing him of plotting to obstruct the collection and certification of votes following his 2020 defeat by Democratic President Joe Biden.
- [Millions On Edge As 'Dangerous' Santa Ana Winds Pick Up, Threaten To Start New Fires In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/millions-on-edge-as-dangerous-santa-ana-winds-pick-up-threaten-to-start-new-fires-in-los-angeles/): Fire crews in the Los Angeles area are still battling two large blazes. Forecasters are warning of dangerously high winds with gusts of up to 70mph which could spark new fires. LA Mayor Karen Bass says winds are predicted to be “close to hurricane force level” and “urgent preparations” are being made. Red flag weather […]
- [South Korea adjourns impeachment trial as Yoon remains elusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/south-korea-adjourns-impeachment-trial-as-yoon-remains-elusive/): Seeking to evade arrest, suspended president skips hearing over a failed martial law bid.
- [Guardiola admits Man City should have signed more players in the summer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/guardiola-admits-man-city-should-have-signed-more-players-in-the-summer/): The Premier League title-holders have been hit by injury problems and poor form as they trail Liverpool by 12 points.
- [Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/young-people-mark-coming-of-age-day-in-japan/): People gathered to admire the elaborate outfits worn to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- [Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/sierra-leone-declares-emergency-over-mpox-outbreak/): The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
- [Firefighter village sprouts on Malibu beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/firefighter-village-sprouts-on-malibu-beach/): Firefighters from across North America are battling the fires in Los Angeles while living on a beach in Malibu.
- [US man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/us-man-charged-with-stalking-wnba-and-indiana-fever-star-caitlin-clark/): Clark told police she feared for her safety and had altered her appearance in public after receiving the messages on X.
- [TikTok says report of potential sale to Elon Musk ‘pure fiction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/tiktok-says-report-of-potential-sale-to-elon-musk-pure-fiction/): Video-sharing platform dismisses report claiming Chinese government is considering sale to tech billionaire.
- [Author Neil Gaiman Raped 'Family Nanny In Outdoor Pool': Shocking Allegations Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/author-neil-gaiman-raped-family-nanny-in-outdoor-pool-shocking-allegations-emerge/): Eight women shared allegations of assault, coercion, or abuse by Neil Gaiman in a New York Magazine article titled “There Is No Safe Word”.
- [Elon Musk May Acquire TikTok As China Explores Potential Sale: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/elon-musk-may-acquire-tiktok-as-china-explores-potential-sale-report/): The US government passed a law last year that requires TikTok’s ByteDance to either sell the wildly popular platform or shut it down.
- [Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu Discuss Progress On Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal | Israel Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/14/joe-biden-benjamin-netanyahu-discuss-progress-on-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-deal-israel-gaza-war/): Israeli PM speaks to Joe Biden about the progress in Gaza ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Joe Biden about the progress in negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal.“The prime minister discussed with the American president the progress in the negotiations to release our hostages and updated him on the […]
- ['Stand Guard': In Farewell Speech, Joe Biden Warns Of 'Dangerous Oligarchy' Under Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/stand-guard-in-farewell-speech-joe-biden-warns-of-dangerous-oligarchy-under-donald-trump/): In a somber farewell address, US President Joe Biden urged Americans to safeguard the nation’s democratic values as Donald Trump prepares to take office.
- [Benjamin Netanyahu Thanks Donald Trump, Joe Biden For Help With Gaza Hostage Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/benjamin-netanyahu-thanks-donald-trump-joe-biden-for-help-with-gaza-hostage-deal/): Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to thank them for helping to secure a deal, his office said.
- [Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Live: Biden Says 'Deal Negotiated Under My Administration, But Terms Will Be...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-live-biden-says-deal-negotiated-under-my-administration-but-terms-will-be/): Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Live Updates The United States and Qatar announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, bringing an end to the Gaza war that went on for over a year.
- [Global Internet Outage Today? What Is The Viral Claim And Its Simpsons Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/global-internet-outage-today-what-is-the-viral-claim-and-its-simpsons-connection/): The video showed an episode from Simpsons which suggested that the global internet shutdown will be caused due to sharks chewing through the undersea cables.
- [US-Based Short-seller Hindenburg Research Disbanded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/us-based-short-seller-hindenburg-research-disbanded/): Hindenburg Research, a US investment research firm known for shortselling, and whose reports resulted in wiping out billions of dollars of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, has been shut down
- [Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/key-takeaways-as-trump-nominees-face-us-senate-confirmation-hearings/): Figures like Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe faced questions over concerns about Trump prosecuting political rivals.
- [Four words that bear significance to the happy news of a Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/four-words-that-bear-significance-to-the-happy-news-of-a-gaza-ceasefire/): Relief. Gratitude. Acknowledge. Shame.
- [How will Trump approach — and possibly transform — presidential power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/how-will-trump-approach-and-possibly-transform-presidential-power/): The power of the presidency has grown for decades, but experts say Trump could go further in his second term.
- [Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League match report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-match-report/): Arsenal close to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool after north London turnaround against Spurs.
- [US firms boost imports ahead of Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-firms-boost-imports-ahead-of-trump-tariffs/): Companies built strategic inventories as Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 10 to 60 percent on Chinese imports.
- [What’s in the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/whats-in-the-first-stage-of-the-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal/): The first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is the same as what was presented in spring 2024.
- [See the scenes of celebration in Gaza as Hamas agrees to ceasefire terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/see-the-scenes-of-celebration-in-gaza-as-hamas-agrees-to-ceasefire-terms/): Palestinians celebrate the news of Hamas agreeing to ceasefire terms.
- [Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/thousands-across-gaza-celebrate-ceasefire-announcement/): Qatar says Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire starting on Sunday to halt the devastating 15-month war in Gaza.
- [Can Russia and Iran challenge the Western-led global order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/can-russia-and-iran-challenge-the-western-led-global-order/): Iran and Russia to sign a 20-year strategic partnership agreement.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza: 15 months, 15 pictures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/israels-war-on-gaza-15-months-15-pictures/): Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 46,707 Palestinians and wounded 110,265 since October 7, 2023.
- [US bans dye Red No. 3 from foods, saying it causes cancer in lab rats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-bans-dye-red-no-3-from-foods-saying-it-causes-cancer-in-lab-rats/): The ban on Wednesday in food items comes more than three decades after the dye was barred in cosmetics.
- [Vague wording of Israel-Hamas ceasefire text could be issue: Analyst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/vague-wording-of-israel-hamas-ceasefire-text-could-be-issue-analyst/): The text for the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is purposefully vague, says Sultan Barakat.
- [World reacts to Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/world-reacts-to-israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-announcement/): Officials welcome announcement of truce agreement, call for surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- [Ceasefire in Gaza: A fragile calm amid unending struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/ceasefire-in-gaza-a-fragile-calm-amid-unending-struggle/): Is this really a step towards peace or just another chapter in a story of delayed justice and extended suffering?
- [Gaza Celebrates As Hamas, Israel Seal Ceasefire-Hostage Deal, Trump Says His Win Paved Way For Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/gaza-celebrates-as-hamas-israel-seal-ceasefire-hostage-deal-trump-says-his-win-paved-way-for-truce/): Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, a US official confirmed Wednesday, in the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration.The deal, which was earlier announced by a source briefed on talks in Qatar, comes after Biden had pushed strongly for an accord before Donald […]
- [Record Donations, Sold Out VIP Passes: All About Donald Trump's Inauguration On January 20 | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/record-donations-sold-out-vip-passes-all-about-donald-trumps-inauguration-on-january-20-us-news/): The second inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is so sought after, that his inaugural committee has reportedly stopped ticket sales for major donors. Donors who put in million dollars for the inauguration of the president-elect, have reportedly been put on waitlist as tickets for several programmes scheduled for the inauguration in Washington D.C have been […]
- [‘Trump And I Spoke As One’: Biden On Gaza Accord Between Israel, Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/trump-and-i-spoke-as-one-biden-on-gaza-accord-between-israel-hamas/): Joe Biden and Donald Trump both appeared to take credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza that will likely end 15 months of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- [Reports say Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/reports-say-israel-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal/): Celebrations in Gaza following reports that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal.
- [South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 bodies pulled from mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-africa-accused-of-horrific-crackdown-as-78-bodies-pulled-from-mine/): The Democratic Alliance, the second-biggest party in the governing coalition, calls for an independent inquiry.
- [Trudeau meets with Canada’s provincial leaders to plan for Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/trudeau-meets-with-canadas-provincial-leaders-to-plan-for-trump-tariffs/): Canadian leaders pledged to pursue a ‘strong’ response if slapped with the 25-percent tariffs Trump has threatened.
- [Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal: Qatari PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/israel-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal-qatari-pm/): Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, the Qatari Prime Minister has announced.
- [Let’s rejoice the ceasefire, but also make sure Gaza is allowed to recover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/lets-rejoice-the-ceasefire-but-also-make-sure-gaza-is-allowed-to-recover/): What we witnessed in Gaza was the destruction of an entire society. Healing will not be easy.
- [The human toll of Israel’s war on Gaza – by the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/the-human-toll-of-israels-war-on-gaza-by-the-numbers/): After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire. Al Jazeera breaks down the impact on human life.
- [‘Staying alive was luck’: Joy and despair as Gaza ceasefire nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/staying-alive-was-luck-joy-and-despair-as-gaza-ceasefire-nears/): Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire deal, Qatar, US say, leaving Palestinians with mixed feelings, and an urge to return home.
- [Biden says US, Israeli pressure on Hamas led to Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/biden-says-us-israeli-pressure-on-hamas-led-to-gaza-ceasefire/): US President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is the agreement the US introduced in spring 2024.
- [Smiles, Tears & Hugs: Thousands Celebrate Israel-Hamas Ceasefire On Gaza Streets | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/smiles-tears-hugs-thousands-celebrate-israel-hamas-ceasefire-on-gaza-streets-watch/): Several videos surfaced on social media showing people gathering in groups, hugging, and taking photos with their mobile phones to mark the announcement
- [‘Below $3 Per $1,000 of…’ LA Fires, Uninsured California Homes, And The Climate Change Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/below-3-per-1000-of-la-fires-uninsured-california-homes-and-the-climate-change-connection/): California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Losses MountThe California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.As of last Friday, the FAIR Plan had just $377 million available to pay claims, according to the office of Senator Alex […]
- [How Will The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Play Out? A Look At How Mediators Planned Gaza Accord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/how-will-the-israel-hamas-ceasefire-play-out-a-look-at-how-mediators-planned-gaza-accord/): Doha and Cairo played a major role in the mediation process as it hosted Israel, Hamas, US and the UN and helped plan out the Gaza Accord.
- ['Would Ensure Gaza Never Again Become Terrorist Safe Haven': Donald Trump On Israel-Hamas Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/would-ensure-gaza-never-again-become-terrorist-safe-haven-donald-trump-on-israel-hamas-deal/): Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed Middle East tensions
- [Danish PM Tells Trump It Is Up To Greenland To Decide On Independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/danish-pm-tells-trump-it-is-up-to-greenland-to-decide-on-independence/): Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, said last week that U.S. control of Greenland was an ”absolute necessity”
- [Israel And Hamas Reach Deal On Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Release | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/israel-and-hamas-reach-deal-on-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release-english-news-news18-n18g/): A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, Hamas and Israeli officials and a source briefed on the negotiations told NBC News on Wednesday.The hard-won agreement will also free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, as well as Palestinianis in Israeli jails, bringing the first real break […]
- [US Bans Red Food Dye Over Possible Cancer Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-bans-red-food-dye-over-possible-cancer-risk/): The decision follows a petition filed in November 2022 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and other advocacy groups, which cited the “Delaney Clause”.
- [Gaza Death Toll: How Many Palestinians Has Israel's Campaign Killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/gaza-death-toll-how-many-palestinians-has-israels-campaign-killed/): Palestinian health authorities say Israel’s ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 38,000 people, mostly civilians
- [What do we know about a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/what-do-we-know-about-a-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza/): Ceasefire reportedly agreed, including a prisoner exchange and aid surge, after more than 460 days of conflict.
- [Hamas approves proposal for Gaza truce, captive exchange with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/hamas-approves-proposal-for-gaza-truce-captive-exchange-with-israel/): Palestinian group says it delivered its approval of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement to mediators.
- [High-Powered Govt Panel Submits Report On Criminal, Terror Groups Hurting India, US Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/high-powered-govt-panel-submits-report-on-criminal-terror-groups-hurting-india-us-security/): According to sources, as part of its work, the committee interviewed numerous officials from various agencies and scrutinised relevant documents. Following a thorough inquiry, the committee submitted its report to the government, recommending legal action against one individual
- [Hamas, Israel Agree On Gaza Truce Designed To End 15-Month War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/hamas-israel-agree-on-gaza-truce-designed-to-end-15-month-war-report/): The deal was finalized after months of intermittent negotiations led by Egyptian and Qatari mediators with support from the US.
- ['We Have A Deal...': Trump Becomes First World Leader To Announce Gaza Accord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/we-have-a-deal-trump-becomes-first-world-leader-to-announce-gaza-accord/): Trump had warned earlier that there would be hell to pay if hostages were held in Gaza and his middle east envoy Witkoff also helped push the accord.
- [From Oct 7 Attacks To Ceasefire, Here's A Timeline Of 15-Month Israel-Hamas Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/from-oct-7-attacks-to-ceasefire-heres-a-timeline-of-15-month-israel-hamas-conflict/): The landmark agreement comes at a significant time, as it is happening just a few days ahead of the January 20 inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.
- [Rubio, pro-Israel hawk set to be Trump’s top diplomat, vows ‘America First’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/rubio-pro-israel-hawk-set-to-be-trumps-top-diplomat-vows-america-first/): US Senator Marco Rubio says, under Donald Trump, the State Department’s top priority ‘will be the United States’.
- [What to know about the LA Fire Department’s budget](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/what-to-know-about-the-la-fire-departments-budget/): Have budget cuts fuelled the Los Angeles fires? Mayor Bass defends decisions as winds drive blazes.
- [Israeli strikes target Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp amid negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/israeli-strikes-target-gazas-bureij-refugee-camp-amid-negotiations/): Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp killed several people amid negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
- [Poland's Leader Accuses Russia of Planning Acts Of Sabotage Against 'Airlines Around The World'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/polands-leader-accuses-russia-of-planning-acts-of-sabotage-against-airlines-around-the-world/): Tusk spoke at a news conference in Warsaw alongside Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy.
- [FSB Officer’s ‘Body Found’ In Defence Ministry Building, Russia’s Drone, Missile Blitz Hits Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/fsb-officers-body-found-in-defence-ministry-building-russias-drone-missile-blitz-hits-ukraine/): Russia launched a massive attack firing dozens of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian energy sector, Kyiv said on Jan. 15. Moscow’s latest move ramps up a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine. The barrage came just one day after Kyiv said it had carried out its largest aerial […]
- [Steve Jobs' 1974 Letter On Desire To Attend Kumbh Auctioned For Over Rs 4 Cr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/steve-jobs-1974-letter-on-desire-to-attend-kumbh-auctioned-for-over-rs-4-cr/): The letter, addressed to his childhood friend Tim Brown, was sent just before his birthday
- [US AI Chip Export Restrictions Could Impact India's AI Infrastructure Plans: IESA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-ai-chip-export-restrictions-could-impact-indias-ai-infrastructure-plans-iesa/): India’s National AI Mission, with a ₹10,000 crore investment, may face hurdles under proposed US AI chip export limits.
- [UN’s Volker Turk meets with Syria’s al-Sharaa, visits Sednaya prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/uns-volker-turk-meets-with-syrias-al-sharaa-visits-sednaya-prison/): Volker Turk has become the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Syria.
- [Video: Mozambique’s Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/video-mozambiques-chapo-sworn-in-as-president-after-disputed-election/): Daniel Chapo was sworn in as the president of Mozambique in a low-key ceremony in the nation’s capital.
- [Is A Ceasefire In Gaza Imminent? Here’s What To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/is-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-imminent-heres-what-to-know/): The war in Gaza was triggered due to a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 which killed over 1,200 Israelis. The retaliatory Israeli attack has killed over 43,300 Palestinians.
- [US Ends Curbs On Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 2 Other Entities To Boost Nuclear Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-ends-curbs-on-bhabha-atomic-research-centre-2-other-entities-to-boost-nuclear-cooperation/): Indian Rare Earths, IGCAR and BARC were removed from a list of entities barred from accessing nuclear tech.
- [What concerns does the use of AI in news raise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/what-concerns-does-the-use-of-ai-in-news-raise/): AI’s role in news raises concerns about journalistic integrity, deepfakes, misinformation and accountability.
- [No child should ever see the horrors of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/no-child-should-ever-see-the-horrors-of-gaza/): As a nurse working in the disintegrating healthcare system, I have seen too many Palestinian children suffer.
- [Near Mid-Air Collision Between Two Flights Averted In US, Probe Ordered | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/near-mid-air-collision-between-two-flights-averted-in-us-probe-ordered-video/): A video by Flightradar24 showed how close these flights came within a few hundred metres of each other while approaching Phoenix airport.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad Approve Truce, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/gaza-ceasefire-deal-hamas-palestinian-islamic-jihad-approve-truce-says-report/): A source told news agency AFP that an agreement was reached between Hamas and PIJ after which mediators were informed of the prisoner-hostage exchange deal and ceasefire.
- [Chapo sworn in following Mozambique’s disputed presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/chapo-sworn-in-following-mozambiques-disputed-presidential-election/): Security was tight around ceremony as opposition says more than 300 killed in protests claiming election fraud.
- [The man behind the graffiti that sparked the Syrian revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/the-man-behind-the-graffiti-that-sparked-the-syrian-revolution/): The Syrian revolution was sparked by a few teens who wrote anti-government graffiti on the walls of their school.
- [Israel has declared war on the promise of a strong, democratic Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/israel-has-declared-war-on-the-promise-of-a-strong-democratic-syria/): After being quite comfortable with al-Assad’s tyranny for decades, Israel now fears what Syrian democracy could do.
- [‘We’re not pirates’, say hijackers who seized Chinese ship off Somali coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/were-not-pirates-say-hijackers-who-seized-chinese-ship-off-somali-coast/): After seven-week hijack, Puntland locals say they are victims of foreign trawlers. But China calls the attack ‘vicious’.
- [Who is Tulip Siddiq and why has she resigned as UK minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/who-is-tulip-siddiq-and-why-has-she-resigned-as-uk-minister/): The MP resigned on Tuesday over links to her aunt, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [Mensik dumps Ruud out of Australian Open but Djokovic powers on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/mensik-dumps-ruud-out-of-australian-open-but-djokovic-powers-on/): Sixth-seeded Ruud becomes latest victim of a teenaged player’s dominance over favourites on day four in Melbourne.
- [Biden says ‘soul of America’ at stake as Trump inauguration nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/biden-says-soul-of-america-at-stake-as-trump-inauguration-nears/): Outgoing US president urges unity before farewell address from the White House, just days before Trump takes office.
- [Russia hopes for talks with Trump that sideline Ukraine and Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/russia-hopes-for-talks-with-trump-that-sideline-ukraine-and-europe/): The incoming US leader’s terms to help end the war remain unclear as fighting rages in western Russia and east Ukraine.
- [India To Co-Chair Paris AI Summit; PM Modi, Macron To Attend, Trump, Musk Invited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/india-to-co-chair-paris-ai-summit-pm-modi-macron-to-attend-trump-musk-invited/): India will co-chair the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence which will be attended by PM Modi.
- [‘Historic Opportunity To Forge Ties’: Xi Jinping To Sri Lankan President Dissanayake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/historic-opportunity-to-forge-ties-xi-jinping-to-sri-lankan-president-dissanayake/): The island nation’s president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is on a visit to Beijing where he met Xi Jinping.
- [Pezeshkian Says Iran “Never” Plotted to Kill Trump, Denies Setback to Tehran's Influence in Mideast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/pezeshkian-says-iran-never-plotted-to-kill-trump-denies-setback-to-tehrans-influence-in-mideast/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran “never” plotted the assassination of Donald Trump during the 2024 US election. Speaking to NBC’s News, Pezeshkian said that “Iran has never attempted to nor does it plan to assassinate anyone.”Pezeshkian said that there was no plot “whatsoever” by Tehran to assassinate the US president-elect.The Iranian president termed the […]
- [India’s jaded batting stars return to domestic cricket in search of runs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/indias-jaded-batting-stars-return-to-domestic-cricket-in-search-of-runs/): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant turn up for Ranji Trophy after failing to impress against Australia.
- [Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/fact-check-what-did-pete-hegseth-say-in-defence-confirmation-hearing/): From his comments on waterboarding to claims about his military record, did Hegseth tell the truth?
- [Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr boxing bout scheduled for April in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/conor-benn-vs-chris-eubank-jr-boxing-bout-scheduled-for-april-in-london/): The ‘second generation’ contest will see the British boxers face-off after Benn’s suspension delayed the original fight.
- [Bangladesh top court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/bangladesh-top-court-acquits-ex-pm-khaleda-zia-in-corruption-case/): Verdict is latest judicial victory for Zia who was released from house arrest following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
- [Armed conflict and climate change driving global economic uncertainty: WEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/armed-conflict-and-climate-change-driving-global-economic-uncertainty-wef/): The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 warns wars and extreme weather are buffeting economic confidence.
- [Fact check: Did Joe Biden keep these 99 promises?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/fact-check-did-joe-biden-keep-these-99-promises/): Joe Biden’s campaign focused on COVID-19, racial justice, climate change and tax reforms. We tracked 99 promises.
- [What would be the global impact of Trump’s economic policies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/what-would-be-the-global-impact-of-trumps-economic-policies/): Tariffs and tax cuts are at the core of Donald Trump’s economic policies.
- [Taylor Swift Concert In Shanghai In 2025? Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/taylor-swift-concert-in-shanghai-in-2025-heres-what-we-know/): Zhang Qi, deputy director of Shanghai’s culture and tourism bureau, confirmed on Tuesday that they had met with Swift’s team in the city
- [Chinese RedNote Users Welcome American ‘TikTok Refugees’, Seek ‘Cat Tax’, Exchange Homeworks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/chinese-rednote-users-welcome-american-tiktok-refugees-seek-cat-tax-exchange-homeworks/): Chinese users asked foreign users, mostly from the US where TikTok faces a ban, to share pictures of their pet to continue using the platform.
- ["3000 Forces, 5 Hour-long Standoff..." How South Korea Finally Arrested Impeached President Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/3000-forces-5-hour-long-standoff-how-south-korea-finally-arrested-impeached-president-yoon/): South Korean investigators on Wednesday arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol in his residence in central Seoul, according to a joint investigation unit.A motorcade was seen leaving the gates of his hillside residence where Yoon has been holed up for weeks behind barbed wire barriers and a small army of personal security guards.Earlier more than 3,000 […]
- ["Inadvertent": Meta Apologises For Zuckerberg Error After House Panel Warning | English News| News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/inadvertent-meta-apologises-for-zuckerberg-error-after-house-panel-warning-english-news-news18/): Amid the massive row over Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg’s remark on the 2024 general election, an India representative of the social media giant apologised today for the “inadvertent error”.Responding to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s post fact-checking Zuckerberg’s remark on 2024 elections across the globe, Meta India’s vice-president (public policy) Shivnath Thukral said, “Dear Honourable Minister […]
- [Canada Revises Family Open Work Permits, Expected To Benefit Thousands Of Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/canada-revises-family-open-work-permits-expected-to-benefit-thousands-of-indians/): Starting January 2025, only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers can apply for open work permits.
- [What is this pink powder coating Los Angeles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/what-is-this-pink-powder-coating-los-angeles/): A bright pink powder has coated homes and hillsides around Los Angeles during the devastating wildfires. What is it?
- [India’s navy expands fleet with eyes on Indian Ocean rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/indias-navy-expands-fleet-with-eyes-on-indian-ocean-rivalry/): New Delhi launches three domestically built vessels as it seeks to compete with China for influence across Asia Pacific.
- [South Korea’s President Yoon arrested: What happened and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-koreas-president-yoon-arrested-what-happened-and-whats-next/): Hundreds of officers push past Yoon’s small army of personal security to take the impeached leader into custody.
- [South Korea’s president arrested: what happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/south-koreas-president-arrested-what-happened/): South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on insurrection charges for martial law attempt.
- [Iran Adds Spy Ship ‘Zagros’ To Its Armada To Protect Its Nuclear Sites | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/iran-adds-spy-ship-zagros-to-its-armada-to-protect-its-nuclear-sites-watch/): Zagros is made with “electronic sensors”, interceptors, and other cyber and intelligence capabilities.
- [‘No Factual Basis’: Beijing On US Ban On Smart Cars With Chinese Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/no-factual-basis-beijing-on-us-ban-on-smart-cars-with-chinese-tech/): China said the move to bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market is representative of “typical protectionism and economic coercion”.
- [‘Malicious’: China After US Bans Imports From Firms Using Forced Uyghur Labour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/malicious-china-after-us-bans-imports-from-firms-using-forced-uyghur-labour/): The US said it is adding 37 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act entity list.
- [Bangladesh Top Court Acquits Hasina Rival Khalida Zia In Graft Case, Paves Way For Fighting Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/bangladesh-top-court-acquits-hasina-rival-khalida-zia-in-graft-case-paves-way-for-fighting-polls/): Khaleda Zia was accused of stealing $173,000 in foreign donations for an orphanage trust which was set up when she was the prime minister.
- [Russian attacks force power cuts in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/russian-attacks-force-power-cuts-in-ukraine/): Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy grid.
- [LA construction crew on self-appointed mission to clean up fire debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/la-construction-crew-on-self-appointed-mission-to-clean-up-fire-debris/): After fighting blazes, local contractor and his team stay behind to clean up Pacific Palisades streets.
- [The genocide has left me feeling like a stranger in my own homeland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/the-genocide-has-left-me-feeling-like-a-stranger-in-my-own-homeland/): The war has destroyed my community, my city, my sense of belonging and has left me in a state of deep alienation.
- [Rescue operation to free trapped miners in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/rescue-operation-to-free-trapped-miners-in-south-africa/): Al Jazeera’s Hatu Mutasa reports from Stilfontein, South Africa, as rescue workers bring trapped miners to the surface.
- [Pakistan PM Orders Probe After Airlines’ Eiffel Tower Ad Evokes 9/11 Memories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/pakistan-pm-orders-probe-after-airlines-eiffel-tower-ad-evokes-9-11-memories/): Following the backlash, Pakistani finance minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Shehbaz Sharif directed a probe into the post.
- [US calls for post-conflict vision as Gaza ceasefire nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/us-calls-for-post-conflict-vision-as-gaza-ceasefire-nears/): Hamas has recruited nearly as many fighters as it has lost amid Israel’s war on Gaza, US official says.
- [“Secretary of Genocide…” Antony Blinken Heckled by Pro-Palestinian Protester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/secretary-of-genocide-antony-blinken-heckled-by-pro-palestinian-protester/): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s farewell address was marred by heckling and yelling of protesters on Tuesday as he laid out plans for the post-war management of strife-torn Gaza strip. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [UK News | Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Niece Tulip Siddiq Quits As UK's Treasury Minister | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/uk-news-ousted-pm-sheikh-hasinas-niece-tulip-siddiq-quits-as-uks-treasury-minister-news18/): Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s niece Tulip Siddiq quits as UK’s Treasury Minister over allegations of links to Bangladeshi finances n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/who-says-at-least-8-dead-in-suspected-marburg-outbreak-in-tanzania/): Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
- [Six Palestinians killed by Israeli drone attack on Jenin camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/15/six-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-drone-attack-on-jenin-camp/): At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
- [What to know about TikTok’s looming US ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-to-know-about-tiktoks-looming-us-ban/): TikTok is due to shut down in the US on Sunday, but a reprieve from the White House seems likely.
- [Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Says Deal With Hamas To Release Hostages Reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-says-deal-with-hamas-to-release-hostages-reached/): Benjamin Netanyahu said that the deal to return hostages held in the Gaza has been reached after his office said that there were last minute snags in finalizing the ceasefire.
- ['You War Criminal': Top US Diplomat Antony Blinken Heckled During Gaza War Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/you-war-criminal-top-us-diplomat-antony-blinken-heckled-during-gaza-war-briefing/): The incident happened at the US State Department where several journalists were interrupting Antony Blinken as he defended outgoing US President Joe Biden’s handling of Israel’s 15-month war with Hamas.
- [SpaceX's Starship Fails In Space After Launch, Disrupts Air Traffic; Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/spacexs-starship-fails-in-space-after-launch-disrupts-air-traffic-elon-musk-reacts/): SpaceX mission control lost contact with newly upgraded Starship, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, eight minutes after liftoff from its Texas rocket facilities.
- [Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Postpones Cabinet Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-postpones-cabinet-vote-on-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Benjamin Netanyahu blamed a last-minute dispute with Hamas for holding up the approval as rising tensions in Netanyahu’s government coalition raised concerns about the implementation of the deal.
- [SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/spacexs-starship-breaks-up-mid-flight-forcing-airlines-to-avoid-debris/): Elon Musk acknowledges mission failure, posting on X that ‘success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed’.
- [Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American anger with Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/trumps-role-in-gaza-ceasefire-fuels-arab-american-anger-with-biden/): Incoming US president suggests that he pressured Israel to take the deal, which is supposed to go into effect on Sunday.
- [Mark Carney, ex-Bank of Canada governor, launches bid to replace Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/mark-carney-ex-bank-of-canada-governor-launches-bid-to-replace-trudeau/): Carney slams Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre at his leadership campaign launch and vows to build Canada’s economy.
- [Brazil Supreme Court nixes Bolsonaro’s effort to attend Trump inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/brazil-supreme-court-nixes-bolsonaros-effort-to-attend-trump-inauguration/): The passport of Jair Bolsonaro, a former far-right president, had been confiscated as part of ongoing investigations.
- [‘Devastating’: Wildfire ravages historic Black community in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/devastating-wildfire-ravages-historic-black-community-in-los-angeles/): In Altadena, California, a community rallies together to respond to deadly wildfires, despite widespread property loss.
- [Can the ceasefire agreement lead to lasting peace in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/can-the-ceasefire-agreement-lead-to-lasting-peace-in-gaza/): Deal between Israel and Hamas seeks to end 15 months of war.
- [‘We lost so many’: Gaza cautiously waits for ceasefire as bombing continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/we-lost-so-many-gaza-cautiously-waits-for-ceasefire-as-bombing-continues/): Palestinians express hope that the worst is now over, but Israel keeps up heavy bombardments.
- [Romania sets May date for new presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/romania-sets-may-date-for-new-presidential-election/): The first round will take place on May 4, with a second on May 18 if no candidate wins more than 50 percent.
- [Trump will keep TikTok from ‘going dark’, adviser says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/trump-will-keep-tiktok-from-going-dark-adviser-says/): TikTok is planning to shut its app in the US on Sunday when a ban kicks in.
- [Iconic US filmmaker David Lynch, famous for Twin Peaks, dead at 78](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/iconic-us-filmmaker-david-lynch-famous-for-twin-peaks-dead-at-78/): Lynch won acclaim for his strange and dreamlike sequences and was honoured with a lifetime achievement Oscar in 2019.
- [US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/us-imposes-sanctions-on-sudans-army-chief-abdel-fattah-al-burhan/): The Sudanese general has been accused of ‘lethal attacks’ on civilians during an ongoing war with the RSF paramilitary.
- [Journalists interrupt Blinken with questions about US support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/journalists-interrupt-blinken-with-questions-about-us-support-for-israel/): Two Journalists interrupted Secretary Antony Blinken’s remarks at the State Department about Us support for Israel.
- [UK government announces new local inquiries into child sex abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/uk-government-announces-new-local-inquiries-into-child-sex-abuse/): Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says government will also undertake a ‘rapid’ review of child sexual abuse in the UK.
- [Palestinian doctors hope ceasefire will revive Gaza’s healthcare sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/palestinian-doctors-hope-ceasefire-will-revive-gazas-healthcare-sector/): Hospital staff in Gaza say truce will go a long way in restoring medical services and vital supplies.
- [Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy in the Gaza ceasefire talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/who-is-steve-witkoff-trumps-envoy-in-the-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): Steve Witkoff was little known to the public before he turned out to be a key player in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks.
- [Israel Accuses Hamas Of Reneging On Gaza Deal, Cabinet Delays Vote, US 'Confident' Of Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israel-accuses-hamas-of-reneging-on-gaza-deal-cabinet-delays-vote-us-confident-of-resolution/): Israel’s Prime Minister has said that his cabinet will not meet as scheduled to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal. Despite Qatar and the US declaring a deal has been reached, Israel’s cabinet has yet to vote on it.The Israeli cabinet was set to meet on the morning of Jan.16 to ratify the deal, with the […]
- [‘Loose End’ Tied, Gaza Truce To Start As Planned, Confirms Blinken As Israel, Hamas Trade Blame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/loose-end-tied-gaza-truce-to-start-as-planned-confirms-blinken-as-israel-hamas-trade-blame/): Israel blamed Hamas for the hold-up, accusing it of extorting “last minute concessions”.
- [Over 40 Pakistanis Among Dead In Boat Capsize Near Morocco While En Route To Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/over-40-pakistanis-among-dead-in-boat-capsize-near-morocco-while-en-route-to-spain/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif sought a report on the incident from authorities and said that strict action would be taken against those involved in the heinous act of human trafficking
- [UK Announces National 'Audit' Of Child Sexual Exploitation By Grooming Gangs Amid Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/uk-announces-national-audit-of-child-sexual-exploitation-by-grooming-gangs-amid-row/): The issue was at the centre of a political firestorm earlier this month when the Tesla boss Elon Musk posted a series of incendiary comments about UK PM on his X platform
- [French PM Francois Bayrou Survives First No-Confidence Vote As Opposition Motion Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/french-pm-francois-bayrou-survives-first-no-confidence-vote-as-opposition-motion-fails/): The challenge in the National Assembly came after Bayrou’s statement this week on his government policy agenda
- [How will Trump handle protesters? Critics point to his 2017 inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/how-will-trump-handle-protesters-critics-point-to-his-2017-inauguration/): The ‘J20’ prosecutions set a dangerous precedent for future crackdowns on dissent, advocates warn.
- [Venezuela releases prominent rights advocate Carlos Correa from detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/venezuela-releases-prominent-rights-advocate-carlos-correa-from-detention/): The free-speech advocate was among several activists detained ahead of President Nicolas Maduro’s swearing-in last week.
- [Student Stabs Female Teacher, Classmate To Death Inside School In Slovakia, Injures Another](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/student-stabs-female-teacher-classmate-to-death-inside-school-in-slovakia-injures-another/): The victims are both female and are aged 51 and 18. The person injured was also another 18 year-old woman.
- [Weather Conditions Improve In Los Angeles But Weatherman Says Respite Will Be Short-Lived](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/weather-conditions-improve-in-los-angeles-but-weatherman-says-respite-will-be-short-lived/): The National Weather Service said there are high chances of renewed Red Flag warnings starting again Sunday.
- [UK’s Starmer Signs ‘Landmark’ 100-Year Accord With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/uks-starmer-signs-landmark-100-year-accord-with-ukraines-zelenskyy/): Keir Starmer’s agreement came during an unannounced visit to Ukraine and as blasts rocked Kyiv.
- [Deciphering Trump: How much is talk, how much is real?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/deciphering-trump-how-much-is-talk-how-much-is-real/): US President-elect Donald Trump assumes office with a wide-ranging ‘Day One’ list of executive orders.
- [Medvedev makes shock exit at Australian Open; Sinner, Swiatek progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/medvedev-makes-shock-exit-at-australian-open-sinner-swiatek-progress/): Defending champ Jannik Sinner moved through to the third round while last year’s runner-up, Daniil Medvedev, is out.
- [UK, Ukraine leaders sign ‘landmark’ 100-year agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/uk-ukraine-leaders-sign-landmark-100-year-agreement/): PM Keir Starmer says UK will deliver a ‘mobile air defence system’ and bolster maritime cooperation with Ukraine.
- [Video: Gaza activist pre-records will days before his killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/video-gaza-activist-pre-records-will-days-before-his-killing/): Video shows the will of Palestinian activist and journalist Ahmed Abu al-Roos who was killed in Gaza.
- [Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What’s left of Gaza and its people?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israel-hamas-ceasefire-whats-left-of-gaza-and-its-people/): A ceasefire agreement has been announced between Israel and Hamas, but what will displaced Palestinians come back to?
- [Trump's Secretary Of State Pick Marco Rubio Vows To Confront "Dangerous" China, Stop Taiwan Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/trumps-secretary-of-state-pick-marco-rubio-vows-to-confront-dangerous-china-stop-taiwan-invasion/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [American Political Scientist John Mearsheimer In An Exclusive Conversation On Israel-Hamas Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/american-political-scientist-john-mearsheimer-in-an-exclusive-conversation-on-israel-hamas-ceasefire/): As the world watches the Gaza ceasefire deal unfold, Ukrainians on the front lines remain doubtful about the end of their own war with Russia. In this video, hear from Ukrainians who are grappling with the harsh realities of their ongoing conflict, as they reflect on the state of their nation and the prospects of […]
- [Divorce On The Cards? Here’s Why Michelle Obama Is Skipping Trump’s Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/divorce-on-the-cards-heres-why-michelle-obama-is-skipping-trumps-inauguration/): Michelle Obama and Barack Obama were not seen together at another high-profile event where former and current US presidents and first ladies were seen.
- [Drunk Pilot Pulled From Cockpit Just In Time, Removed By Cops Ahead Of Takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/drunk-pilot-pulled-from-cockpit-just-in-time-removed-by-cops-ahead-of-takeoff/): The pilot, identified as David Paul Allsop, was taken into custody at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for allegedly showing up to work under the influence of alcohol
- ["Any Arrangement" Trump Leaves Door Open, Iran Hardliners Slam Pezeshkian For 'Abandoning' Soleimani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/any-arrangement-trump-leaves-door-open-iran-hardliners-slam-pezeshkian-for-abandoning-soleimani/): Iran’s hardliners slammed the country’s president for his recent statements on US President-elect Donald Trump. President Masoud Pezeshkian in an interview to US media outlet on Jan. 14, denied Iran’s intention to assassinate Trump.Speaking to NBC News, Pezeshkian dismissed accusations that Iran planned to avenge the killing of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani. Gen. Soleimani was […]
- [Qatar’s PM calls on Israeli forces to withdraw from Syria buffer zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/qatars-pm-calls-on-israeli-forces-to-withdraw-from-syria-buffer-zone/): Sheikh Mohammed also promises to support the new administration and the rehabilitation of Syria’s infrastructure.
- [NASA's Stuck Astronaut Sunita Williams Steps Out On Spacewalk After 7 Months In Orbit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/nasas-stuck-astronaut-sunita-williams-steps-out-on-spacewalk-after-7-months-in-orbit/): Indian-origin Sunita Williams, the station’s commander, had to tackle some overdue outdoor repair work alongside NASA’s Nick Hague.
- [Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush a Manchester City transfer target: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/frankfurts-omar-marmoush-a-manchester-city-transfer-target-all-to-know/): The Eintracht Frankfurt star is having a breakout Bundesliga season, and his profile is growing rapidly outside Germany.
- [‘Massacre’: Did South Africa starve dozens of trapped miners to death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/massacre-did-south-africa-starve-dozens-of-trapped-miners-to-death/): Rights groups say police used starvation as a weapon to force out illegal miners, resulting in close to 80 deaths.
- [Celebrations across the world after Gaza ceasefire deal is announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/celebrations-across-the-world-after-gaza-ceasefire-deal-is-announced/): There were scenes of celebration on the streets across the Middle East and beyond after the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [Star Player Caught Smuggling His Girlfriend Into Room In Suitcase; Here's What Happened Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/star-player-caught-smuggling-his-girlfriend-into-room-in-suitcase-heres-what-happened-next/): Zhang Xingliang, 20, who is a member of the Guangzhou Loong Lions in southern China’s Guangdong province, was found to have violated the team’s management rules
- [Pope Francis Falls, Bruises Arm At Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/pope-francis-falls-bruises-arm-at-vatican/): Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm but did not suffer any fracture.
- [Kyiv "Captures 27 Troops" in Kursk, "Russian Troops Execute" Australian Soldier, Drones Bomb Tambov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/kyiv-captures-27-troops-in-kursk-russian-troops-execute-australian-soldier-drones-bomb-tambov/): The Ukrainian military claimed on Jan. 16 to have captured more than two dozen troops in the western Russian region of Kursk. “Ukrainian paratroopers together with adjacent units captured 27 enemy servicemen in the Kursk region,” the Ukrainian military said.Kyiv’s forces said the captured troops were from various regions of Russia and also the occupied […]
- [‘No Basis To Netayahu’s Claims’: Hamas Slams Allegations Of Backtracking On Gaza Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/no-basis-to-netayahus-claims-hamas-slams-allegations-of-backtracking-on-gaza-deal/): Netanyahu had claimed Hamas was backtracking on Gaza accord agreements to “extort last-minute concessions”.
- [Kremlin Junks Poland’s Claim That It Planned Airline Attacks, Air Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/kremlin-junks-polands-claim-that-it-planned-airline-attacks-air-terror/): Russia said Poland’s allegations were completely unsubstantiated.
- [This how the Gaza ceasefire announcement unfolded in Gaza and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/this-how-the-gaza-ceasefire-announcement-unfolded-in-gaza-and-israel/): The announcement of a Gaza ceasefire agreement has left many Palestinians and Israelis with ‘mixed feelings.’
- [Biden showed ‘double standard’ on human rights amid Israel’s Gaza war: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/biden-showed-double-standard-on-human-rights-amid-israels-gaza-war-hrw/): Human Rights Watch’s annual report says liberal democracies were generally ‘not reliable’ on human rights.
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza after ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-in-gaza-after-ceasefire-announcement/): The Israeli military has launched attacks across Gaza hours after the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas.
- [Australian Mom Poisons Baby Girl, Posts Her Video Online For Donations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/australian-mom-poisons-baby-girl-posts-her-video-online-for-donations/): The mother from Brisbane is accused of filming and posting images of the baby’s “immense distress and pain” for online donations.
- [This Insect, Dormant For 17 Years, Will Awaken In 2025 To Impact 5 Crore Lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/this-insect-dormant-for-17-years-will-awaken-in-2025-to-impact-5-crore-lives/): According to scientific report, billions of ‘Brood XIV’ cicadas will emerge this spring after 17 years underground. These insects are expected to surface across over 13 US states
- [John Mearsheimer, Who Predicted Russia-Ukraine War, Says Truce Between Israel And Hamas Won't Last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/john-mearsheimer-who-predicted-russia-ukraine-war-says-truce-between-israel-and-hamas-wont-last/): John Mearsheimer, the prominent political scientist known for his controversial prediction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has now forecast that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will not last and that both warring sides will be back to fighting soon. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Man With Huge Gambling Debt Earns Rs 5,000 Daily Praising Strangers On Japan's Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/man-with-huge-gambling-debt-earns-rs-5000-daily-praising-strangers-on-japans-streets/): The man was captured on the streets of Japan in viral videos praising people.
- [Los Angeles Wildfires Were Larger And Burned Hotter Than They Would Have If...Bombshell Report | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/los-angeles-wildfires-were-larger-and-burned-hotter-than-they-would-have-if-bombshell-report-us/): The fires that have ravaged Los Angeles over the past week were larger and burned hotter than they would have in a world without planet-warming fossil fuel pollution, according to scientists at the University of California. Their report says the fires likely still would have occurred in a world without climate pollution, but they would […]
- [Will Gaza Accord Ensure Netanyahu’s Political Survival? Opponents To Truce Deal Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/will-gaza-accord-ensure-netanyahus-political-survival-opponents-to-truce-deal-emerge/): Several groups and Israel PM Netanyahu’s far-right allies have opposed the ceasefire deal.
- ["Gaza Deal Agonising But..." Israel PM Calls It 'Right Move', Iran Hails 'Victory' Of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/gaza-deal-agonising-but-israel-pm-calls-it-right-move-iran-hails-victory-of-palestinians/): Iran on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Hamas and Israel as a “victory” for Palestinians and a “defeat” for Israel.The long-awaited agreement, announced late Wednesday by Qatar and the United States, would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a […]
- ['Not Much Time To Think': Canada PM Trudeau Hints At Quitting Politics After Political Setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/not-much-time-to-think-canada-pm-trudeau-hints-at-quitting-politics-after-political-setback/): Trudeau has been a MP since 2008, representing the riding of Papineau in Quebec. He has been re-elected in every election since, most recently in 2021, when he won 50.3% of the vote
- [Patients Dying In Hospital Corridors In UK As Health Standards Collapse: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/patients-dying-in-hospital-corridors-in-uk-as-health-standards-collapse-report/): Nurses of the UK’s NHS said that patient safety is compromised and that they are having to treat patients in cramped spaces, even during emergencies.
- [What is Red Dye 3 and why has the US FDA banned it in food and drinks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/what-is-red-dye-3-and-why-has-the-us-fda-banned-it-in-food-and-drinks/): The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye.
- [Donald Trump plans to ‘save’ TikTok from looming US ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/donald-trump-plans-to-save-tiktok-from-looming-us-ban/): His camp says he is exploring options to ‘create space to put deal in place’ after media report on executive order plan.
- [Trump versus the Gulf of Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/trump-versus-the-gulf-of-mexico/): At the end of the day, there is nothing ‘beautiful’ about imperialism.
- [‘Forced Israel To Retreat, Great Victory For Palestinian Resistance’: Iran On Gaza Accord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/forced-israel-to-retreat-great-victory-for-palestinian-resistance-iran-on-gaza-accord/): Ayatollah Khamenei took to X to claim that the Palestinian ‘Resistance’ forced Israel out of the blockaded coastal enclave.
- [Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto To Grace Republic Day Celebrations In New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/indonesian-president-prabowo-subianto-to-grace-republic-day-celebrations-in-new-delhi/): The visit marks a key moment in bilateral relations between New Delhi and Jakarta while aligning with India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.
- [Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal, what are the next steps?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israel-and-hamas-reach-gaza-ceasefire-deal-what-are-the-next-steps/): The deal spread over 84 days will see a surge in humanitarian aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces and captive exchange.
- [Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/fact-check-did-gavin-newsom-cut-100m-in-fire-prevention-funding/): Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?
- [Suchir Balaji's Mother Claims Her Son Had ‘Documents Against OpenAI’, Elon Musk Backs Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/suchir-balajis-mother-claims-her-son-had-documents-against-openai-elon-musk-backs-her/): Poornima Rao, the mother of Suchir Balaji, claimed that her son’s death was not suicide and she said that there have been major lapses in the investigation.
- [Gazans Say Israel Struck War-Ravaged Enclave Hours After Accord Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/gazans-say-israel-struck-war-ravaged-enclave-hours-after-accord-announcement/): Israel said that on Thursday militants in Gaza fired a missile at an Israel as well but it did not cause any damage.
- [Blue Origin's New Glenn Rockets Into Orbit, Faces Hiccup With Booster Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/blue-origins-new-glenn-rockets-into-orbit-faces-hiccup-with-booster-landing/): Blue Origin’s inaugural orbital mission sets the stage for rivalry with SpaceX.
- [Teary Ons Jabeur struggles with asthma flare-up at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/teary-ons-jabeur-struggles-with-asthma-flare-up-at-australian-open/): Asthma attack leaves the Tunisian tennis player in tears as she battles her way through her second-round match.
- [What’s in the Hamas-Israel Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/whats-in-the-hamas-israel-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): The deal to end 15-months of war in Gaza comes in 3 main stages. Soraya Lennie breaks down the details.
- ['Is That A Joke': Joe Biden On Whether Donald Trump Deserves Credit For Gaza Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/is-that-a-joke-joe-biden-on-whether-donald-trump-deserves-credit-for-gaza-deal/): Joe Biden acknowledged that the deal will be implemented after he leaves office and said his team has been working with Donald Trump’s incoming team.
- ['Creating Last-Minute Crisis': Israel Accuses Hamas Of 'Reneging' On Parts Of Gaza Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/creating-last-minute-crisis-israel-accuses-hamas-of-reneging-on-parts-of-gaza-deal/): The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced on Wednesday, bringing an end to the war in Gaza. Israel has accused Hamas of “reneging” on parts of the deal.
- ["33 Hostages, 3 Phases, Complete Withdrawal..." How Will Israel And Hamas Implement Gaza Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/33-hostages-3-phases-complete-withdrawal-how-will-israel-and-hamas-implement-gaza-ceasefire/): Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced that negotiators had reached a deal on Wednesday (January 15) for a ceasefire in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas.At a news conference in Doha, Al Thani said the ceasefire would take effect on Sunday (January 19) and negotiators are working with Israel and […]
- [Muckraking financial firm Hindenburg Research to disband, founder says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/muckraking-financial-firm-hindenburg-research-to-disband-founder-says/): Renowned short-seller Nate Anderson says his work has been ‘intense, and at times, all-encompassing’.
- [Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on test flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/jeff-bezoss-blue-origin-launches-new-glenn-rocket-on-test-flight/): The rocket’s first attempt to launch on Monday was scrubbed around because ice had accumulated on a propellant line.
- [‘Russians in Kherson train on civilians’: Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/russians-in-kherson-train-on-civilians-deadly-drones-stalk-south-ukraine/): Residents and officials accuse Russians of ‘human safaris’ with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
- [Blinken’s statements on Israel’s objective and failure to destroy Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/blinkens-statements-on-israels-objective-and-failure-to-destroy-hamas/): According to the Biden administration, has Israel destroyed Hamas?
- [Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What’s the latest, and how can you help?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/los-angeles-wildfires-day-10-whats-the-latest-and-how-can-you-help/): Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu says cabinet will not meet to approve ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israels-netanyahu-says-cabinet-will-not-meet-to-approve-ceasefire-deal/): Netanyahu’s office blames Hamas for causing ‘last-minute crisis’; Palestinian group says it is committed to agreement.
- [What Palestinians are hoping for after Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/what-palestinians-are-hoping-for-after-gaza-ceasefire/): We spoke to Palestinians in Gaza about their hopes for after the ceasefire agreement takes effect.
- [This PM Got Down On One Knee For Italy’s Giorgia Meloni On Her Birthday| Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/this-pm-got-down-on-one-knee-for-italys-giorgia-meloni-on-her-birthday-watch/): In the clip, Edi Rama can be heard explaining to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni that the lightweight scarf was the work of an Italian designer who had relocated to Albania.
- [Hindenburg Research Shutdown, Founder Leaves A Message | Hindenburg News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/hindenburg-research-shutdown-founder-leaves-a-message-hindenburg-news-today-news18/): Hindenburg Research is now going to be disbanded The founder clarifies that there is no personal issue behind this decision n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza removes protective gear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/al-jazeera-reporter-in-gaza-removes-protective-gear/): Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif greeted the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal by taking off his press gear.
- [Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in ‘attempted burglary’ at Mumbai home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/bollywood-star-saif-ali-khan-stabbed-in-attempted-burglary-at-mumbai-home/): Khan is currently in surgery after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
- [Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal After 15 Months of War | Gaza Truce Deal | World News Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israel-and-hamas-reach-ceasefire-deal-after-15-months-of-war-gaza-truce-deal-world-news-today/): | After 15 months of war and 46000 causalities later and has reached a dealAfter 15 months of devastating conflict and 46,000 casualties, Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire agreement. This breakthrough comes as a significant relief to the people of Gaza and Israel, who have borne the brunt of the war.The ceasefire […]
- [India Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement |](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/india-welcomes-israel-hamas-ceasefire-agreement/): | In a significant development, the Ministry of External Affairs has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This breakthrough comes after months of intense conflict and diplomatic efforts. The ceasefire agreement is a major step towards lasting peace and stability in the region.The agreement has been hailed as a significant achievement, with many […]
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-in-gaza-after-ceasefire-deal-announced/): One Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City killed 18 people as Palestinians await the start of the ceasefire on Sunday.
- [‘Key to space ambitions’: India succeeds in historic space docking mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/key-to-space-ambitions-india-succeeds-in-historic-space-docking-mission/): Only the US, Russia and China have previously docked in space. The expertise is critical for advanced missions.
- ['Will Lead To Sustained Supply Of Assistance In Gaza': India Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/will-lead-to-sustained-supply-of-assistance-in-gaza-india-welcomes-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal/): A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was struck to bring the war in Gaza to an end and release hostages under Hamas’ captivity. India has welcomed the development in the Middle East.
- [Gujarat Man Is On FBI's List Of 10 Most-Wanted Fugitives: 'He's Extremely Dangerous'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/gujarat-man-is-on-fbis-list-of-10-most-wanted-fugitives-hes-extremely-dangerous/): Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel is on the list of FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives for the murder of his wife in April 2015.
- [Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/biden-takes-aim-at-oligarchs-and-extreme-wealth-in-farewell-address/): US President Joe Biden said ‘powerful forces’ threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
- [Biden’s role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal overshadowed by nemesis Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/bidens-role-in-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-overshadowed-by-nemesis-trump/): As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1057/): Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Bannon vs Musk: How Trump’s U-turn on H-1B visas has split MAGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/bannon-vs-musk-how-trumps-u-turn-on-h-1b-visas-has-split-maga/): Trump’s tech allies are at loggerheads with the MAGA camp over a visa programme that brings in foreign workers.
- [TikTok planning complete US shutdown as ban deadline looms, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/tiktok-planning-complete-us-shutdown-as-ban-deadline-looms-reports-say/): Popular video-sharing platform preparing to go fully dark in the US from Sunday, reports say.
- [Joe Biden Administration Thanks Donald Trump After Gaza Deal: ‘Critical In Getting…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/16/joe-biden-administration-thanks-donald-trump-after-gaza-deal-critical-in-getting/): State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller thanked Donald Trump for working with the Joe Biden administration and said that his support was important for the deal.
- [Police volunteer found guilty in India doctor rape case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/police-volunteer-found-guilty-in-india-doctor-rape-case/): Female doctor’s bloodied body was found in a classroom at a state-run college and hospital in Kolkata last August.
- [Two Iranian Supreme Court justices killed in Tehran shooting attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/two-iranian-supreme-court-justices-killed-in-tehran-shooting-attack/): Assailant kills himself after shooting senior justices in the centre of the Iranian capital.
- [Here's What US President-Elect Donald Trump Wants To Do Right After Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/heres-what-us-president-elect-donald-trump-wants-to-do-right-after-inauguration/): Trump campaigned on the promise of carrying out the largest mass deportation of illegal immigrants in US history. His arrival in the White House will be dogged by abortion rights and immigration.
- [Four ‘Killed’ In Overnight ‘Russian Attack’ On Ukraine’s Capital Kyiv Ahead Of Trump’s Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/four-killed-in-overnight-russian-attack-on-ukraines-capital-kyiv-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration/): Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least four people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes.Russia launched 39 Shahed drones, other simulator drones and four ballistic missiles in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Ukrainian air […]
- [What is ‘Dreams on a Pillow’, the Palestinian game about the Nakba?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/what-is-dreams-on-a-pillow-the-palestinian-game-about-the-nakba/): The game is based on the events of the 1948 Nakba, referring to the ethnic cleansing of 750,000 Palestinians.
- [Doorbell Camera Captures First-Ever Sound Of ‘Spectacular’ Meteorite Hitting Earth: Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/doorbell-camera-captures-first-ever-sound-of-spectacular-meteorite-hitting-earth-watch/): Joe Velaidum shared that he had been standing at the exact impact spot just minutes before the meteorite struck.
- [‘Suddenly Lights Went Out…’ Trapped Visitors Rescued From Malfunctioning Chile Ferris Wheel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/suddenly-lights-went-out-trapped-visitors-rescued-from-malfunctioning-chile-ferris-wheel/): Visitors were trapped on a malfunctioning Ferris wheel in Chile after the lights suddenly went out. Firefighters rescued the visitors after hours of being stuck on the ride. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/analysis-russia-iran-strengthen-alliance-after-syria-setback/): The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.
- [Four killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/four-killed-in-russian-drone-and-missile-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv/): Explosions in Kyiv at dawn as Russian missiles and drones strike the city’s central district.
- [Elon Musk Hosts India Global Forum Business Delegation At SpaceX | Elon Musk News Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/elon-musk-hosts-india-global-forum-business-delegation-at-spacex-elon-musk-news-today-news18/): | hosts India Global Forum business delegation at … Elon Musk hosted a delegation of prominent Indian business leaders at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas on Friday, marking a unique opportunity for direct engagement between the tech mogul and top Indian entrepreneurs. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [South Korea's Yoon Leaves Detention Centre For First Time Since Arrest To Attend Court Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/south-koreas-yoon-leaves-detention-centre-for-first-time-since-arrest-to-attend-court-hearing/): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the detention center for the first time since his arrest. He attended a court hearing in Seoul on January 18 to fight the request for his extended detention. Yoon faces accusations of insurrection following a weeks-long standoff with authorities. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza to come into effect Sunday morning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/israel-hamas-ceasefire-in-gaza-to-come-into-effect-sunday-morning/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- ['Escaped Death By 20-25 Mins': Sheikh Hasina Alleges Assassination Plot After Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/escaped-death-by-20-25-mins-sheikh-hasina-alleges-assassination-plot-after-ouster/): Sheikh Hasina said there were numerous assassination plots hatched against her and said it “was the will of Allah” that she survived so far. Hasina was ousted last year after massive protests.
- ['Out Of Respect...': OpenAI On Suchir Balaji's Death After His Mother Alleges 'Murder'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/out-of-respect-openai-on-suchir-balajis-death-after-his-mother-alleges-murder/): Suchir Balaji’s Death: OpenAI said in a statement, “Suchir was a valued member of our team and we are still heartbroken by his passing.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,059](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1059/): Here are the key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal: Which Palestinian prisoners could be released?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/israel-gaza-ceasefire-deal-which-palestinian-prisoners-could-be-released/): Thousands of Palestinian prisoners could be released in exchange for Israeli captives as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [Palestine’s President Abbas says ready to govern Gaza after ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/palestines-president-abbas-says-ready-to-govern-gaza-after-ceasefire-deal/): Palestinian president reiterates call for ‘an immediate ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal’ from besieged territory.
- [India Russia News | 12 Indian Nationals Lost Their Lives For Serving The Russian Military | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/india-russia-news-12-indian-nationals-lost-their-lives-for-serving-the-russian-military-news18/): At least 12 Indian nationals have lost their lives for serving the Russian Military in the Russia Ukraine conflict, claims MEA n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/does-imran-khan-conviction-threaten-pakistans-pti-government-negotiations/): The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. What now?
- [Barack Obama's Birthday Post For 'Love Of His Life' Wife Michelle Amid Divorce Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/barack-obamas-birthday-post-for-love-of-his-life-wife-michelle-amid-divorce-rumours/): Barack Obama’s post comes amid rumours about the couple’s divorce following reports of Michelle Obama skipping the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
- [Canada Warns Of 'Biggest Trade War With US' Amid Donald Trump Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/canada-warns-of-biggest-trade-war-with-us-amid-donald-trump-tariff-threats/): Donald Trump said he plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports as part of his economic and foreign policy plans that also target Mexico, China and other trade partners.
- [Trump Latest News | Trump's Swearing In Ceremony Shifted Indoors Due To Severe Cold | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/trump-latest-news-trumps-swearing-in-ceremony-shifted-indoors-due-to-severe-cold-news18/): | Trump’s swearing in ceremony shifted indoors due to severe cold Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ahead Of Swearing In Ceremony Donald Trump And Xi Jinping Discuss Top Issues On Phone Call | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/ahead-of-swearing-in-ceremony-donald-trump-and-xi-jinping-discuss-top-issues-on-phone-call-news18/): | Ahead of swearing in ceremony Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss top issues over phone callTrump dials Xi Jinping Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel News LIVE: Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Set To Start On Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/israel-news-live-israel-approves-gaza-ceasefire-deal-set-to-start-on-sunday/): Israel News LIVE: The deal, which will take effect from Sunday, would see a pause in fighting in Gaza and lead a phased release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners.
- [‘Fields were solitary’: Migration raids send chill across rural California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/fields-were-solitary-migration-raids-send-chill-across-rural-california/): With Trump set to take office Monday, advocates fear the raids signal a new push to target undocumented labourers.
- [Man Utd vs Brighton preview: Kickoff time, team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/man-utd-vs-brighton-preview-kickoff-time-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim warns of ongoing ‘rollercoaster’ as club attempt at stormy rebuild continues.
- [Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israeli-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-deal-with-hamas/): The deal is due to take effect from Sunday and involves the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
- [Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/gaza-atrocities-will-haunt-antony-blinken-says-former-us-diplomat/): Hala Rharrit calls for accountability for US officials who ensured the flow of arms to Israel despite abuses in Gaza.
- [What’s needed on the ground to implement the Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/whats-needed-on-the-ground-to-implement-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Palestinians in Gaza desperately need aid as 15 months of war has caused a humanitarian crisis.
- [Qatari PM details Gaza ceasefire implementation, monitoring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/qatari-pm-details-gaza-ceasefire-implementation-monitoring/): Qatar’s prime minister detailed monitoring mechanisms for the Gaza ceasefire and defended his country’s role.
- [Former CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking files on Israel’s Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/former-cia-employee-pleads-guilty-to-leaking-files-on-israels-iran-strikes/): Asif William Rahman has pled guilty to transmitting classified national defence information, US Justice Department says.
- [More than 230,000 displaced in DRC since start of the year, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/more-than-230000-displaced-in-drc-since-start-of-the-year-un-says/): The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world.
- [A frosty presidential inauguration? Trump moves ceremony indoors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/a-frosty-presidential-inauguration-trump-moves-ceremony-indoors/): US President-elect Donald Trump faces one of the coldest inauguration days in modern history when he is sworn in Monday.
- [Qatar’s PM calls for Gaza ceasefire agreement to be ‘fully implemented’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/qatars-pm-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-to-be-fully-implemented/): In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Sheikh Mohammed shares details on Gaza truce negotiations and Syria talks.
- [CNN found guilty for defaming US navy veteran evacuating Afghans for a fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/cnn-found-guilty-for-defaming-us-navy-veteran-evacuating-afghans-for-a-fee/): Plaintiff had accused CNN of his destroying his reputation by branding him a profiteer who exploited desperate Afghans.
- [Biden Commutes Sentences Of Nearly 2,500 People In Historic Clemency Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/biden-commutes-sentences-of-nearly-2500-people-in-historic-clemency-move/): In December, Biden also commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row
- [‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/law-of-the-land-biden-signals-equal-rights-amendment-should-be-ratified/): The outgoing US president called on others to ‘affirm’ the amendment, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex.
- [What has Netanyahu won and lost by agreeing to Israel-Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-has-netanyahu-won-and-lost-by-agreeing-to-israel-gaza-ceasefire/): Israeli PM may lose influential supporters but could still rework his alliances and survive politically.
- [ICC chief prosecutor meets Syria’s de facto leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/icc-chief-prosecutor-meets-syrias-de-facto-leader/): ICC’s Karim Khan makes unannounced visit to Damascus for talks on ‘accountability for alleged crimes’.
- [Elon Musk Hosts India Global Forum Leaders At SpaceX's Starbase Facility In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/elon-musk-hosts-india-global-forum-leaders-at-spacexs-starbase-facility-in-texas/): The gathering, led by IGF Founder Manoj Ladwa, allowed Indian entrepreneurs to engage directly with Musk and explore SpaceX’s cutting-edge space exploration facilities
- [Donald Trump Inauguration To Be Moved Indoors Due to Freezing Temperatures: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/donald-trump-inauguration-to-be-moved-indoors-due-to-freezing-temperatures-report/): The last time a swearing-in was moved indoors was for former Republican President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration
- [Israel’s Security Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Deal With Hamas, Hostages to Be Released "as Planned"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israels-security-cabinet-approves-ceasefire-deal-with-hamas-hostages-to-be-released-as-planned/): Israel’s security cabinet recommended approving a deal on Friday (January 17) that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants. The deal will now go to the full cabinet for approval before the ceasefire goes into effect. The prime minister’s office said that if a deal is passed, the […]
- [What Are Russia's Strategic Treaties With Iran, North Korea And China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-are-russias-strategic-treaties-with-iran-north-korea-and-china/): All three countries are adversaries of the United States, and Russia has used its ties with them to help blunt the impact of Western sanctions and boost its war effort in Ukraine
- [White House Backs TikTok To Remain Available For Americans, Trump Says Decision Up To Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/white-house-backs-tiktok-to-remain-available-for-americans-trump-says-decision-up-to-him/): US President-elect Donald Trump said the decision on the future of the TikTok app in the United States will be up to him
- [Trump To Select Agent Who Covered Him During Assassination Attempt As Secret Service Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/trump-to-select-agent-who-covered-him-during-assassination-attempt-as-secret-service-director/): Donald Trump Jr said his father will be naming Sean Curran, who heads the president-elect’s personal detail as special agent in charge, to be Secret Service director.
- [Brentford vs Liverpool preview: Kickoff time, team news, how to stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/brentford-vs-liverpool-preview-kickoff-time-team-news-how-to-stream/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot says before Brentford trip that Premier League leaders face sterner tests to come.
- [Trump speaks with China’s Xi, says leaders will make world ‘more peaceful’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/trump-speaks-with-chinas-xi-says-leaders-will-make-world-more-peaceful/): ‘It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together,’ incoming US president says after call with Xi Jinping.
- [Iran, Russia "Can Finalise Nuclear Plant Agreements" as Pezeshkian Meets Putin Ahead of Trump Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/iran-russia-can-finalise-nuclear-plant-agreements-as-pezeshkian-meets-putin-ahead-of-trump-return/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Russian President Putin in Moscow to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Jan. 17 that the new treaty will add “momentum” to their bilateral ties. Pezeshkian reportedly told Putin that the two countries could finalise agreements on the construction of a nuclear power plant […]
- [Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/russia-and-iran-presidents-sign-partnership-treaty-in-moscow/): Iranian and Russian leaders praise deal covering areas including politics, security, trade, transport and energy.
- [US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/us-supreme-court-upholds-law-banning-tiktok/): The court rules unanimously that the law did not violate free speech protections.
- [Djokovic ‘big fan’ of Collins’s Melbourne crowd response; Alcaraz advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/djokovic-big-fan-of-collinss-melbourne-crowd-response-alcaraz-advances/): Novak Djokovic, who is on course to face Carlos Alcaraz, backs Danielle Collins’s kisses to hostile spectators.
- [Macron urges Israel to accelerate troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/macron-urges-israel-to-accelerate-troop-withdrawal-from-southern-lebanon/): Emmanuel Macron is the first foreign head of state to visit Beirut since Joseph Aoun was elected as Lebanon’s president.
- [Mukesh, Nita Ambani To Attend US President-Elect Trump's Inauguration On January 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/mukesh-nita-ambani-to-attend-us-president-elect-trumps-inauguration-on-january-20/): The Ambanis are expected to attend several events with prominent business and political leaders during Trump’s inauguration. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20.
- [US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold By Chinese Parent Company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/us-supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-unless-sold-by-chinese-parent-company/): The decision came against the backdrop of unusual political agitation by President-elect Donald Trump, who vowed that he could negotiate a solution
- [Colombia’s Petro suspends talks with ELN rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/colombias-petro-suspends-talks-with-eln-rebels/): Move comes in response to ELN attacks in country’s northeast, which President Gustavo Petro describes as war crimes.
- [What has the UK promised Ukraine in Starmer’s 100-year deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-has-the-uk-promised-ukraine-in-starmers-100-year-deal/): Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the partnership agreement would ensure Ukraine’s ‘security’.
- [Donald Trump, Xi Jinping Hold Talks Over Phone Days Before Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/donald-trump-xi-jinping-hold-talks-over-phone-days-before-inauguration/): Xi has sent Vice-President Han Zheng to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, marking the first time a senior Chinese official will be present at a US presidential inauguration.
- ['This Will Be Talking Point No. 1': As Bengaluru Gets US Consulate, Jaishankar Shares His Agenda For Trump Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/this-will-be-talking-point-no-1-as-bengaluru-gets-us-consulate-jaishankar-shares-his-agenda-for-trump-inauguration/): On Friday, the site dedication ceremony was carried out, though the consulate won’t be starting visa services soon
- [Gaza ceasefire won’t last without political process, analysts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/gaza-ceasefire-wont-last-without-political-process-analysts-warn/): Israeli government has repeatedly sought to back out of truces, and this time could be no different, experts say.
- [Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/biden-grants-clemency-to-2500-people-convicted-of-nonviolent-drug-crimes/): Outgoing US president says move is ‘important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities’.
- [Starlink’s global power play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/starlinks-global-power-play/): What is the cost of Starlink’s unmatched internet access?
- [What is left of Gaza after 15 months of Israel’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-is-left-of-gaza-after-15-months-of-israels-war/): Most of Gaza’s buildings and landscape are in ruins after 15 months of Israel’s war.
- [Can a ceasefire end settler colonial genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/can-a-ceasefire-end-settler-colonial-genocide/): The ceasefire may put an end to mass slaughter in Gaza, but it won’t halt the structural genocide of Palestinians.
- [Houthis Vow To Attack Israel If Gaza Ceasefire Is Breached, Erdogan Warns "Oppressor" Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/houthis-vow-to-attack-israel-if-gaza-ceasefire-is-breached-erdogan-warns-oppressor-netanyahu/): Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to keep up their attacks if Israel violates the Gaza ceasefire deal. The warning to Israel came directly from a top Houthi leader who vowed to monitor the implementation of the truce deal. The Gaza ceasefire deal, brokered by international mediators including the US, Qatar and Egypt, is expected […]
- [Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal With Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israeli-security-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-deal-with-hamas/): Israel’s security cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire deal that involves the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails
- [Man Wins Rs 7.10 Cr In Lottery, Company Takes His Money To Share With Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/man-wins-rs-7-10-cr-in-lottery-company-takes-his-money-to-share-with-employees/): The incident was reported from China’s Ningbo, Zhejiang province, and originally took place in March 2019
- [Gaza ceasefire deal, explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/gaza-ceasefire-deal-explained-start-here/): Will the ceasefire deal lead to a permanent end to Israel’s war on Gaza?
- [Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan jailed for 14 years over corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/former-pakistani-pm-imran-khan-jailed-for-14-years-over-corruption/): Supporters of Imran Khan have protested outside Pakistan’s parliament, after a court sentenced Khan to jail.
- [LA wildfires: Is insurance the next battlefront for California residents?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/la-wildfires-is-insurance-the-next-battlefront-for-california-residents/): Before the Los Angeles wildfires, insurers such as State Farm started to pull out of fire-prone California.
- [‘Symbol of resistance’: Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his prime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/symbol-of-resistance-lumumba-the-congolese-hero-killed-before-his-prime/): Many are still haunted by the aborted legacy of DR Congo’s first prime minister, who was murdered on January 17, 1961.
- ["Reckless Deal..." Ben Gvir Threatens to Quit if Israel Ratifies Gaza Deal, Netanyahu in Trouble?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/reckless-deal-ben-gvir-threatens-to-quit-if-israel-ratifies-gaza-deal-netanyahu-in-trouble/): Israel’s hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Thursday he would resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.Israeli media outlets reported earlier that the cabinet was expected to vote to ratify the agreement on Friday, but there has been no confirmation […]
- [In Meet With Trump, Zuckerberg Blamed Ex-Facebook Official For Meta’s 'Culture' Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/in-meet-with-trump-zuckerberg-blamed-ex-facebook-official-for-metas-culture-issues/): The meeting took place in November last year at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. These comments came despite the fact that Sandberg has not worked with Meta for over two years.
- [More than 100 people killed in Gaza since ceasefire agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/more-than-100-people-killed-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-agreed/): Israel’s war in Gaza has killed at least 46,788 Palestinians and wounded 110,453 since October 7, 2023.
- [Gauff dominates Fernandez at Austalian Open but Osaka retires injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/gauff-dominates-fernandez-at-austalian-open-but-osaka-retires-injured/): World number three Coco Gauff beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to reach third round at Australia Open.
- [Russia hands jail sentences to three Alexey Navalny lawyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/russia-hands-jail-sentences-to-three-alexey-navalny-lawyers/): Lawyers face up to five years in jail on charges of links to Navalny’s groups, which the Kremlin deems ‘extremist’.
- [US Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Boy And Having His Baby, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/us-teacher-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-13-year-old-boy-and-having-his-baby-arrested/): The incident came to light after the teenager’s father noticed striking resemblance of the baby with his son on a Facebook post in December 2024.
- [‘Make Russia Small Again’: Ukraine on edge as Trump heads to White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/make-russia-small-again-ukraine-on-edge-as-trump-heads-to-white-house/): Everyday Ukrainians hope Trump can bring peace while Kyiv’s forces are on the back foot on the front lines.
- [ICC chief prosecutor says Israel made ‘no real effort’ to probe Gaza crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/icc-chief-prosecutor-says-israel-made-no-real-effort-to-probe-gaza-crimes/): Karim Khan’s defence of Gaza war crimes allegations against Netanyahu comes amid delays over ceasefire ratification.
- [Haaland and Manchester City agree new 10-year contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/haaland-and-manchester-city-agree-new-10-year-contract/): Norway striker Erling Haaland will be aged 34 when his deal with Premier League champions expires.
- [Searching for hope in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/searching-for-hope-in-syria/): The Assad regime disappeared my brother in 2018. Now that my country is free, I have renewed hope that I may find him.
- [WATCH | Mexico Seizes Over Two Tonnes Of Drugs In High-speed Sea Pursuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/watch-mexico-seizes-over-two-tonnes-of-drugs-in-high-speed-sea-pursuit/): Mexican authorities announced they had intercepted three boats near the coast of Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday (January 15), seizing 2.19 tons of cocaine. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [New H-1B Visa Rules Come Into Effect Today: What Does It Mean For Indian Workers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/new-h-1b-visa-rules-come-into-effect-today-what-does-it-mean-for-indian-workers/): According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the H-1B visa program will be modernised by clarifying requirements, improving efficiency, and offering greater benefits and flexibility to both petitioners and beneficiaries
- [What Is £190m Al-Qadir Trust Case In Which Imran Khan, His Wife Bushra Are Convicted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/what-is-190m-al-qadir-trust-case-in-which-imran-khan-his-wife-bushra-are-convicted/): Imran Khan’s legal troubles continue to rise as he was convicted in the high-profile Al-Qadir Trust case along with his wife Bushra Bibi in Pakistan.
- [Donald Trump Will Feel Arctic Chill On Coldest Inauguration Day In 40 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/donald-trump-will-feel-arctic-chill-on-coldest-inauguration-day-in-40-years/): Donald Trump will be sworn in at noon when the temperature will likely be in the high teens or low 20s, making it the second- or third-coldest Inauguration Day in recent history.
- [Will Pam Bondi, attorney general pick, retract claims of ‘stolen’ election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/will-pam-bondi-attorney-general-pick-retract-claims-of-stolen-election/): Fact checking what Bondi said about Trump claims, election falsehoods, crime rates at her Senate confirmation hearing.
- [LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/la-wildfires-day-11-what-is-the-latest-and-what-do-investigations-show/): Firefighters progressed due to a temporary easing of winds, but officials caution that hazardous conditions could return
- [“Better Be Done Before I Take Oath…” Trump Warns as Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Gaza Truce Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/better-be-done-before-i-take-oath-trump-warns-as-israel-delays-cabinet-vote-on-gaza-truce-deal/): Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams have signed a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Doha, an Arab official from one of the mediating countries confirms to The Times of Israel.The deal was announced Wednesday, but the negotiating teams continued meeting afterwards in order to finalize implementation details, the official says.A particular point of dispute was […]
- [SpaceX Starship explodes, leaving a trail of fiery debris across the sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/spacex-starship-explodes-leaving-a-trail-of-fiery-debris-across-the-sky/): SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has exploded only minutes after taking off on a test flight, leaving trails of debris.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Sentenced To 14 Years Jail In Al-Qadir Trust Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-sentenced-to-14-years-jail-in-al-qadir-trust-case/): Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment while his wife Bushra got 7 years jail as punishment in the Al-Qadir Trust case in Pakistan.
- [Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to jail in corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-wife-sentenced-to-jail-in-corruption-case/): The convictions threaten to derail talks between Khan’s PTI and the government aimed at settling a long-running feud.
- [Nintendo shares tumble as Switch 2 reveal disappoints fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/nintendo-shares-tumble-as-switch-2-reveal-disappoints-fans/): Japanese gaming company’s stock price falls as much as 7.2 percent as teaser for new console fails to impress.
- [“Criminal, Why Are You Not in The Hague?” Blinken Heckled Again Over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/criminal-why-are-you-not-in-the-hague-blinken-heckled-again-over-gaza/): Antony Blinken, who is set to leave office after Trump’s inauguration has been under tight scrutiny for providing Israel with weapons and diplomatic support n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel’s national security minister threatens to resign over ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/israels-national-security-minister-threatens-to-resign-over-ceasefire/): Itamar Ben-Gvir and his far-right party threaten to leave government over Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning as authorities seek longer detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/south-koreas-yoon-refuses-questioning-as-authorities-seek-longer-detention/): Anticorruption agency says it will ask court to extend impeached president’s detention by up to 20 days.
- [At least 12 Maoist rebels killed by India’s security forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/at-least-12-maoist-rebels-killed-by-indias-security-forces/): About 3,000 officers were involved in the operation in Chhattisgarh state, a stronghold of the armed rebellion.
- [China’s population falls for third year in a row as birthrate declines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/chinas-population-falls-for-third-year-in-a-row-as-birthrate-declines/): China’s population continues to fall for third straight year due to declining birthrate and amid concerns for economy.
- [‘China Most Unbalanced Economy, Will Squeeze Bad Actors Like Iran’: Trump's Treasury Secy Pick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/china-most-unbalanced-economy-will-squeeze-bad-actors-like-iran-trumps-treasury-secy-pick/): Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent called China the “most unbalanced economy” in the world and also vowed to impose sanctions on Iran in the incoming administration.
- [Indian-Origin Man Gets 8 Years Of Imprisonment For Attempted Attack on White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/indian-origin-man-gets-8-years-of-imprisonment-for-attempted-attack-on-white-house/): Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023.
- [Pakistan pulls closer to post-Hasina Bangladesh amid shared India concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/pakistan-pulls-closer-to-post-hasina-bangladesh-amid-shared-india-concerns/): Pakistan and Bangladesh have edged closer as politics in both countries ride on a general anti-India sentiment.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,058](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1058/): Here are the key developments on the 1,058th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/at-least-80-people-killed-in-northeast-colombia-as-eln-peace-talks-fail/): Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
- [‘Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent’, says President Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/today-the-guns-in-gaza-have-gone-silent-says-president-biden/): US President Joe Biden has spoken about the Gaza ceasefire deal hours after it took effect.
- [A Dancer, A Vet Nurse, A Football Fan: 3 Hostages Hamas Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/a-dancer-a-vet-nurse-a-football-fan-3-hostages-hamas-released-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal-israel/): Three female hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari, were freed under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 19. The hostages were handed over to the Red Cross, who then transferred them to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for medical care. Their families expressed relief, though acknowledging the long recovery ahead. Israel also released a […]
- [TikTok Comes Back Online Moments After Trump Pledged To Delay Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/tiktok-comes-back-online-moments-after-trump-pledged-to-delay-ban/): TikTok Ban In US: TikTok appears to be coming back online just hours after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to restore the banned app.
- [Donald Trump's 'Meme Coin' Soars To Record High Ahead Of Inauguration: Here's How You Can Buy It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/donald-trumps-meme-coin-soars-to-record-high-ahead-of-inauguration-heres-how-you-can-buy-it/): Trump launched a cryptocurrency “meme coin” called $TRUMP on Friday, which skyrocketed to an astounding $8 billion in less than three hours of launch and sparked a buzz in the crypto community.
- [Biden Says 'Guns In Gaza Have Gone Silent' Under A Ceasefire Deal He Outlined In May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/biden-says-guns-in-gaza-have-gone-silent-under-a-ceasefire-deal-he-outlined-in-may/): US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that “the guns in Gaza have gone silent” under a ceasefire deal he outlined in May.
- [Fireworks And Festivities: Trump Makes Dramatic Return To Washington For Historic Inauguration | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/fireworks-and-festivities-trump-makes-dramatic-return-to-washington-for-historic-inauguration-us/): US President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington with his family, supporters and political allies ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President on January 20. Trump held a reception for around 500 guests ahead of a grand “Make America Great Again” victory rally in the run-up to his swearing in ceremony. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What does the resilience of Gaza’s people tell the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/what-does-the-resilience-of-gazas-people-tell-the-world/): Ceasefire comes after 15 months of Israel’s devastating war on the Palestinian territory.
- [First aid trucks enter Gaza on Day 1 of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/first-aid-trucks-enter-gaza-on-day-1-of-ceasefire-deal/): The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [Trump's Inauguration | Thousands Gather To Protest Trump Inauguration | Trump Oath Ceremony | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/trumps-inauguration-thousands-gather-to-protest-trump-inauguration-trump-oath-ceremony-n18g/): Thousands Gather To Protest Trump Inauguration.From world leaders to tech giants to business tycoons, the who’s who across the globe is hoping for a pass to the January 20 event at the Capitol building in Washington DC in which Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US. Vice-President JD Vance […]
- [Hostage Romi Gonen's Father Sheds Tears Of Joy As Hamas Frees His Daughter | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/hostage-romi-gonens-father-sheds-tears-of-joy-as-hamas-frees-his-daughter-video/): As part of the first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas has agreed to release 33 hostages, including children, women—such as female soldiers—and individuals over the age of 50
- [Watch: Exact Moment When Hamas Handed Over 3 Israeli Hostages To Red Cross In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/watch-exact-moment-when-hamas-handed-over-3-israeli-hostages-to-red-cross-in-gaza/): Three Israeli hostages – Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher – finally returned home after 15 months of captivity in Gaza on the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- [Hamas releases first three Israeli captives as Gaza ceasefire takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/hamas-releases-first-three-israeli-captives-as-gaza-ceasefire-takes-hold/): The first phase of the agreement is supposed to last 42 days and see the release of more captives and prisoners.
- [Man Utd suffer 3-1 loss to Brighton as Onana error compounds misery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/man-utd-suffer-3-1-loss-to-brighton-as-onana-error-compounds-misery/): Andre Onana’s howler seals United’s home loss as struggling Spurs endure another Premier League defeat at Everton.
- [Is The 'Capture' Of Two North Korean Soldiers A Turning Point In Russia Ukraine War? | Crux Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/is-the-capture-of-two-north-korean-soldiers-a-turning-point-in-russia-ukraine-war-crux-decode/): Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the soldiers, who were wounded, received medical care under the Geneva Convention and were transported to Kyiv for interrogation. The Ukrainian government highlighted the unprecedented nature of capturing foreign soldiers in the conflict, with potential […]
- [Trump Says He Will Issue Executive Order To Get TikTok Back Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/trump-says-he-will-issue-executive-order-to-get-tiktok-back-up/): Google and Apple removed the app from their digital stores to comply with a federal law that required them to do so.
- [Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/syrian-minister-rejects-kurdish-led-sdfs-proposal-for-own-military-bloc/): Integrating Syria’s myriad armed groups into unified command structure is a priority of the new government.
- [Chaotic scenes as Hamas releases Israeli captives to ICRC in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/chaotic-scenes-as-hamas-releases-israeli-captives-to-icrc-in-gaza/): Watch as Al Jazeera live broadcast the tense moment the armed wing of Hamas handed over three Israeli female captives.
- [One more broken promise to close Guantanamo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/one-more-broken-promise-to-close-guantanamo/): US President Biden could have closed Guantanamo, but like his predecessors, opted to maintain this symbol of injustice.
- ['Something Needs To Change': Elon Musk Opposes TikTok Ban, Pushes China To Start X Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/something-needs-to-change-elon-musk-opposes-tiktok-ban-pushes-china-to-start-x-services/): Elon Musk opposed the ban on Tiktok, saying it goes contrary to freedom of speech and expression. At the same time, he called out the ban on X platform in China, describing it “unbalanced”.
- [Smotrich Vows To Overthrow Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir’s Party Quits Govt Over 'Disgraceful’ Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/smotrich-vows-to-overthrow-netanyahu-ben-gvirs-party-quits-govt-over-disgraceful-gaza-ceasefire/): The far-right Otzma Yehudit party left Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government on January 19 after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas. Three ministers, including Itamar Ben Gvir, resigned, criticizing the deal as a “surrender to terrorism.” The decision ends their coalition membership and raises concerns about Netanyahu’s government stability. While Netanyahu retains […]
- [Al Jazeera reporter captures relief, joy and hope as Gaza ceasefire begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/al-jazeera-reporter-captures-relief-joy-and-hope-as-gaza-ceasefire-begins/): Al Jazeera’s digital correspondent Maram Humaid captured the reactions of Palestinians in Gaza.
- [‘No Red Lines’: Houthis Warn US, Israel of ‘Consequences’ After 4 Yemen Attacks Post-Gaza Truce Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/no-red-lines-houthis-warn-us-israel-of-consequences-after-4-yemen-attacks-post-gaza-truce-deal/): On January 19, the US military launched airstrikes on Al-Azraqeen, Yemen, following Houthi claims of attacking the USS Harry Truman. The Houthis reported targeting the US carrier with drones and missiles, marking their eighth attack on it. Additionally, the group claimed strikes on Israeli targets and warned of consequences against any aggression during the Gaza […]
- [The Palestinians killed waiting for the Gaza ceasefire to come into force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/the-palestinians-killed-waiting-for-the-gaza-ceasefire-to-come-into-force/): During the wait between the Gaza ceasefire announcement and its implementation, Israel killed another 141 Palestinians.
- [Video: Palestinians returning to north Gaza shocked by destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/video-palestinians-returning-to-north-gaza-shocked-by-destruction/): With a ceasefire in force, Palestinians have begun returning to what remains of their homes in northern Gaza.
- [Alim Qasimov: The voice of mugham tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/alim-qasimov-the-voice-of-mugham-tradition/): Legendary Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov shares his journey, preserving and redefining the ancient art of mugham music.
- [Mukesh, Nita Ambani Meet US President-Elect Donald Trump Ahead Of His Inauguration | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/mukesh-nita-ambani-meet-us-president-elect-donald-trump-ahead-of-his-inauguration-watch/): The Ambanis will be among several prominent business and political leaders from across the world during Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday.
- [The ceasefire will not bring our lives back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/the-ceasefire-will-not-bring-our-lives-back/): I have experienced the pain of war in exile for almost a year. It hurts me to know our return is not possible.
- [How does the use of AI affect human relationships?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/how-does-the-use-of-ai-affect-human-relationships/): Is the intersection of technology and psychology possible through the use of AI in human relationships?
- [I’m a Latino preparing for Trump’s mass deportation of migrants | Close Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/im-a-latino-preparing-for-trumps-mass-deportation-of-migrants-close-up/): He arrived in the US as an undocumented child. Now a permanent resident, he fears Trump will deport his loved ones.
- [Hamas To Release 3 Hostages Today As Gaza Truce Deal Begins | Who Are They](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/hamas-to-release-3-hostages-today-as-gaza-truce-deal-begins-who-are-they/): Hamas gave Israel the names of the three female hostages to be freed as part of the ceasefire deal, pausing a 15-month-old war in the Middle East
- [Which foreign leaders are attending Trump’s inauguration – and who isn’t?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/which-foreign-leaders-are-attending-trumps-inauguration-and-who-isnt/): In a break from tradition, US President-elect Donald Trump has invited world leaders and heads of far-right parties.
- [ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/asean-tells-myanmar-military-rulers-peace-should-be-priority-not-election/): Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
- [Djokovic to play Alcaraz in quarterfinals at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/djokovic-to-play-alcaraz-in-quarterfinals-at-australian-open/): Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in a huge final-eight matchup at Melbourne Park.
- [‘Kiss the soil’: Displaced Palestinians return home after Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/kiss-the-soil-displaced-palestinians-return-home-after-gaza-ceasefire/): Forcibly displaced Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes after Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect.
- [Ceasefire: Gaza’s day of hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/ceasefire-gazas-day-of-hope/): After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal.
- [What to know about Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/what-to-know-about-donald-trumps-presidential-inauguration/): Who will be attending? How does an inauguration work? Will there be protests? We answer these questions and more.
- [‘Joy beyond measure’: Celebrations in Gaza as long-awaited ceasefire begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/joy-beyond-measure-celebrations-in-gaza-as-long-awaited-ceasefire-begins/): Palestinians in Gaza hail ceasefire as thousands start preparations to return home following 15 months of war.
- [Donald Trump, Melania Attend Pre-Inauguration Bash, Watch Fireworks Together | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/donald-trump-melania-attend-pre-inauguration-bash-watch-fireworks-together-us-news/): Donald Trump and Melania Trump attend a pre-inauguration celebration, enjoying a spectacular fireworks display together. The event highlights key moments leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration in Washington, DC. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Gets Names of 3 Hamas Hostages To Be Freed, Announces Gaza Ceasefire After Hours-long Delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-gets-names-of-3-hamas-hostages-to-be-freed-announces-gaza-ceasefire-after-hours-long-delay/): On Jan. 19, Israel received the names of three hostages set to be released as part of a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas. The list of captives, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Shtanbar Khair, was disclosed by Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida in a Telegram post. The truce was delayed but began at […]
- [Indoor Event, Limited Guests, And More: A Look At Trump's Inauguration Ceremony Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/indoor-event-limited-guests-and-more-a-look-at-trumps-inauguration-ceremony-tomorrow/): Donald Trump Inauguration: The US Capitol where Trump’s inauguration will take place is representative of the remarkable political comeback he made in November.
- [Video: Why was the start of the Gaza ceasefire delayed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/video-why-was-the-start-of-the-gaza-ceasefire-delayed/): Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating as a ceasefire has come into effect, after being delayed for more than two hours.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,060](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1060/): Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Ceasefire in Gaza officially goes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/ceasefire-in-gaza-officially-goes-into-effect/): A long-awaited ceasefire has officially gone into effect in the Gaza Strip, bringing an end to 15 months of war.
- [Palestinians in Gaza celebrate the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/palestinians-in-gaza-celebrate-the-ceasefire/): Ceasefire announced more than two hours later than scheduled due to Israel-Hamas dispute over naming captives.
- [The Value of the Truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/the-value-of-the-truth/): How much is Ruth Thalía’s truth worth? Is it enough to kill her?
- [Iran Unveils Underground Naval Base As It Seeks To Counter ‘Israeli Threat’ To Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/iran-unveils-underground-naval-base-as-it-seeks-to-counter-israeli-threat-to-nuclear-sites/): Iran has unveiled an underground naval base capable of taking on “enemies big and small”.Footage broadcast on state TV shows a large number of speedboats lined up in what appears to be an underground tunnel. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Gaza Ceasefire | Hamas Announces Release Of 3 Hostages, Paving Way For Ceasefire | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hamas-announces-release-of-3-hostages-paving-way-for-ceasefire-news18/): | Hamas announces release of 3 hostages, paving way for potential Gaza truceThis development comes after vowed to continue fighting until the names were handed over, as per the agreement. n18oc_breakingnewsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Coco Gauff laments TikTok shutdown, reaches Australian Open quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/coco-gauff-laments-tiktok-shutdown-reaches-australian-open-quarterfinals/): The world number two wrote ‘RIP TikTok’ on a camera after the match in reference to the app’s discontinuation in the US.
- [Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-hamas-ceasefire-takes-effect-in-gaza/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Timeline: The path to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/timeline-the-path-to-the-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza/): The ceasefire deal began on Sunday, January 19. Here’s a look at the long road to a deal that could end the Gaza war.
- [Dozens of Supporters of South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Storm Seoul Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/dozens-of-supporters-of-south-koreas-impeached-president-yoon-storm-seoul-court/): A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk-yeol’s detention for up to 20 days, leading to violent protests by hundreds of angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows, and broke in.Shortly after the court’s decision was announced at about 3am on Sunday (18:00 GMT on Saturday), his supporters swarmed the building, overwhelming […]
- [Trump May Visit India After Taking Office, Likely To Invite PM Modi For White House Meet: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/trump-may-visit-india-after-taking-office-likely-to-invite-pm-modi-for-white-house-meet-report/): According to familiar sources, a preliminary level of talks were initiated when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Washington DC around Christmas last month.
- [Israel Gaza War | IDF Launches Strikes On Terror Sites In Gaza After Hamas Breaches Truce | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-gaza-war-idf-launches-strikes-on-terror-sites-in-gaza-after-hamas-breaches-truce-news18/): | launches strikes on terror sites in Gaza after Hamas breaches truce and misses deadline to release hostage names. The strikes target senior Hamas leaders, command centers, and rocket launch sites. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ceasefire Not In Effect, Says Israel, Attacks In Gaza Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/ceasefire-not-in-effect-says-israel-attacks-in-gaza-continue/): Israeli authorities and Hamas are stuck on one clause. Israel wants names of hostages that will be released. Hamas is saying technical issues caused the delay.
- [TikTok goes dark for US users ahead of Trump’s inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/tiktok-goes-dark-for-us-users-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration/): The ban follows months of legal battles and heightened scrutiny over the popular app’s Chinese ownership.
- [Netanyahu says Israel has a right to keep fighting in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/netanyahu-says-israel-has-a-right-to-keep-fighting-in-gaza/): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a right to continue military operations in Gaza.
- [Gaza Ceasefire News Today | Israel Demands List Of Hostages To Be Freed By Hamas | Israel Vs Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/gaza-ceasefire-news-today-israel-demands-list-of-hostages-to-be-freed-by-hamas-israel-vs-hamas/): | Netanyahu On Gaza Ceasefire, Demands List Of Hostages To Be Freed By HamasHamas is supposed to release three hostages today n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Displaced Gaza Families Prepare To Return Home As Ceasefire Looms | Israel-Hamas War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/displaced-gaza-families-prepare-to-return-home-as-ceasefire-looms-israel-hamas-war/): The ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas was delayed to take effect as per the agreement by 6.30 am GMT or 8.30 am Gaza local time. An hour before the deadline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the ceasefire in Gaza would not begin unless Hamas provided his government with […]
- [Palestinians in Gaza desperate to travel abroad for life-saving treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/palestinians-in-gaza-desperate-to-travel-abroad-for-life-saving-treatment/): Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive.
- [Israel delays Gaza ceasefire due to captive names not provided](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-delays-gaza-ceasefire-due-to-captive-names-not-provided/): Israeli PM says the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas releases the names of the first phase captives.
- [Islam Makhachev retains lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/islam-makhachev-retains-lightweight-belt-against-renato-moicano-at-ufc-311/): In an epic, action-filled bantamweight title match, Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against Umar Nurmagomedov.
- [Donald Trump’s Inauguration: Schedule, Where To Watch And Other Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/donald-trumps-inauguration-schedule-where-to-watch-and-other-details/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration is scheduled to be held on Monday on the west front of the US Capitol.
- [Provide List Of Hostages Or No Ceasefire, Says Netanyahu; Hamas Claims ‘Technical Delay’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/provide-list-of-hostages-or-no-ceasefire-says-netanyahu-hamas-claims-technical-delay/): Netanyahu made the announcement one hour before the ceasefire deadline.
- [Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won’t start until Hamas gives captives list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/netanyahu-says-gaza-ceasefire-wont-start-until-hamas-gives-captives-list/): Israeli PM orders army not to begin truce until names are released. Hamas says delay due to ‘technical field reasons’.
- [Donald Trump, Melania Attend Pre-Inauguration Bash, Watch Fireworks Together | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/donald-trump-melania-attend-pre-inauguration-bash-watch-fireworks-together-video/): The US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on Monday. His wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner also attended the event.
- [Three-Stage Gaza Ceasefire Set To Begin With Promise To Stabilize West Asia: Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/three-stage-gaza-ceasefire-set-to-begin-with-promise-to-stabilize-west-asia-top-points/): A possible end of the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas could lead to broader stability in West Asia and allow hostages to return to families and Gazans to their homes.
- [TikTok Tells Users In US That It Is Going Dark, Trump Teases A 'Reprieve'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/tiktok-tells-users-in-us-that-it-is-going-dark-trump-teases-a-reprieve/): There were posts on X and unverified news reports that claimed that the ban on social media platform has come into effect in the US.
- [Israel Hamas Ceasefire |  Israel Hamas Ceasefire Deal To Begin Today | Israel Hamas War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/israel-hamas-ceasefire-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-to-begin-today-israel-hamas-war-news18/): | Israel Hamas ceasefire deal to begin today. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, ” As of Today we have returned home” n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza Ceasefire LIVE: Israel, Hamas Truce To Come Into Effect, Ending 15 Months Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/gaza-ceasefire-live-israel-hamas-truce-to-come-into-effect-ending-15-months-of-war/): Gaza Ceasefire LIVE Updates: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will come into effect on January 19, Sunday, ending 15 months of war.
- [Trump admin to launch immigration raids on day one amid deportation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/trump-admin-to-launch-immigration-raids-on-day-one-amid-deportation-push/): Several large cities are reportedly expected to be hit by Trump’s immigration authorities shortly after inauguration.
- ["Next President Will Decide" Biden Washes Hands Off, Will Trump Issue Executive Order On TikTok?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/next-president-will-decide-biden-washes-hands-off-will-trump-issue-executive-order-on-tiktok/): The federal ban on TikTok is set to take effect on January 19 after the Supreme Court upheld the law. Reports suggest that President-elect Donald Trump is mulling an executive order that would quickly reinstate the app. But he may have limited options, and his attempts to stop it could be challenged in court. n18oc_world […]
- [Israel must withdraw from Lebanon by January 26 deadline: President Aoun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/israel-must-withdraw-from-lebanon-by-january-26-deadline-president-aoun/): Lebanon’s new president’s comments come after the UN chief called on Israel to end its ‘occupation’ of southern Lebanon.
- [South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, formally arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/south-koreas-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-formally-arrested/): A court in Seoul grants request for an arrest warrant, saying there was ‘concern’ that Yoon could ‘destroy evidence’.
- [A First In 40 Years: 'Dangerous' Cold Weather Moves Trump's Inauguration To Inside The Capitol | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/a-first-in-40-years-dangerous-cold-weather-moves-trumps-inauguration-to-inside-the-capitol-us/): President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will take place indoors due to dangerously cold weather being forecast next week in Washington. The ceremony will now take place inside the US Capitol’s rotunda, rather than outside the building. The inaugural parade will also be held indoors at Washington’s Capital One Arena in downtown Washington about […]
- [Houthis to halt Israel, Red Sea attacks if Gaza truce comes into force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/houthis-to-halt-israel-red-sea-attacks-if-gaza-truce-comes-into-force/): Spokesman al-Bukhaiti says Houthis will stop operations in support of Gaza when truce comes into effect on Sunday.
- [‘Heartbreaking’: More than 60 killed in Nigeria tanker explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/heartbreaking-more-than-60-killed-in-nigeria-tanker-explosion/): The death toll likely to go up in the latest tanker explosion in Africa’s largest economy amid rising fuel cost.
- [Liverpool leave it late as Nunez brace downs Brentford](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/liverpool-leave-it-late-as-nunez-brace-downs-brentford/): Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scores twice in injury time at Brentford as Reds’ extend lead at top to seven points.
- [Ceasefire deal: What do we know about Israel’s captives held in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/ceasefire-deal-what-do-we-know-about-israels-captives-held-in-gaza/): There are believed to be about 100 Israeli captives still being held in Gaza, including soldiers and civilians.
- ['Won't Proceed Until...': Netanyahu On Gaza Ceasefire, Demands List Of Hostages To Be Freed By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/wont-proceed-until-netanyahu-on-gaza-ceasefire-demands-list-of-hostages-to-be-freed-by-hamas/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said that Israel won’t proceed with the Gaza ceasefire until it receives a list of hostages to be released by Hamas.
- [Dozens Injured, Trapped In Ski Lift Accident In Northern Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/dozens-injured-trapped-in-ski-lift-accident-in-northern-spain/): Around 80 people remain trapped, hanging in the chairlift at the ski resort of Astun, in the province of Huesca, according to state media reports.
- [Hours Before Gaza Ceasefire, Netanyahu Plays Hardball Till Israel Gets Names Of Hostages From Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/hours-before-gaza-ceasefire-netanyahu-plays-hardball-till-israel-gets-names-of-hostages-from-hamas/): Hours before a ceasefire deal is slated to go into effect in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has still not received a list of the names of the hostages Hamas is slated to release, which could hold up the agreement. “We will not move forward with the outline until we receive a list […]
- [‘Mass Deportations, Pardon For Jan. 6 Rioters’: What To Expect From Trump On First Day In Office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/mass-deportations-pardon-for-jan-6-rioters-what-to-expect-from-trump-on-first-day-in-office/): US President-elect Donald Trump’s Day 1 agenda includes mass deportations, reversing Biden-era immigration policies, lifting regulations, pardoning January 6 rioters, and tackling inflation through oil drilling. He plans over 100 executive orders, reinstating policies like Title 42 and “Remain in Mexico.” Trump aims to end birthright citizenship and clean energy mandates, revoking offshore drilling and […]
- ['Sintex Ka Design': Pakistan's EO-1 Satellite Trolled As 'Water Tank' On Social Media Amid PM Sharif’s Praise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/sintex-ka-design-pakistans-eo-1-satellite-trolled-as-water-tank-on-social-media-amid-pm-sharifs-praise/): However, the satellite’s launch quickly sparked a wave of memes and jokes online, with many users drawing comparisons between the rocket’s shape and a water tanker
- [Biden’s Ukraine disaster was decades in the making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/bidens-ukraine-disaster-was-decades-in-the-making/): US securocrats pushed for expansionist policies in the 1990s that set the West and Russia on a path of confrontation.
- [Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man at the Gaza ceasefire talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/who-is-steve-witkoff-trumps-man-at-the-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): The real estate magnate and Trump golf partner is said to have played a key role in the deal.
- [Pakistan Woman Seema Haider's First Husband Seeks Indian Govt's Help To Reunite With Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/pakistan-woman-seema-haiders-first-husband-seeks-indian-govts-help-to-reunite-with-children/): Seema’s first husband Ghulam Haider in a recent video message appealed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for “justice”
- [A ceasefire agreement at last – but will it hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/a-ceasefire-agreement-at-last-but-will-it-hold/): Understanding the details of the ceasefire deal and why so much remains in the balance.
- [California Wildfires 2025 | What We Know About the Wildfires in Southern California | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/california-wildfires-2025-what-we-know-about-the-wildfires-in-southern-california-news18/): The wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles have razed neighborhoods, killed at least 27 people and forced desperate evacuations. The two largest rank among the most deadly and destructive blazes in California history.The sights of thick columns of smoke, eerie orange skies and beloved landmarks in ashes have instilled a new sense of vulnerability […]
- [‘21-Mile Runway’: New Airstrip ‘Appears’ In Yemen Island, ‘Built By US Ally UAE’ Amid Houthi Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/21-mile-runway-new-airstrip-appears-in-yemen-island-built-by-us-ally-uae-amid-houthi-attacks/): On January 17, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for rocket and drone attacks on Israeli cities and the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. The Houthis, expressing solidarity with Palestinians, vowed to continue operations against Israel and its allies. The group also targeted key shipping routes in the region. In […]
- ['Success Requires Sacrifice': After L&T Chairman, Crunch Fitness CEO Sparks Debate On Work-Life Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/success-requires-sacrifice-after-lt-chairman-crunch-fitness-ceo-sparks-debate-on-work-life-balance/): Jim Rowley, who has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, stressed that pursuing greatness often involves imbalances in personal and professional life
- [What has Donald Trump promised to do on day one of his second term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/what-has-donald-trump-promised-to-do-on-day-one-of-his-second-term/): The president-elect takes office on January 20, after a campaign that featured dozens of promises of executive action.
- [Doctors on the front lines in Gaza – Dr Victoria Rose & Fatima Bhutto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/doctors-on-the-front-lines-in-gaza-dr-victoria-rose-fatima-bhutto/): Fatima Bhutto interviews plastic surgeon Victoria Rose on the destruction of the healthcare system in Gaza by Israel.
- [The Women’s March faced controversy and division. Will a rebrand be enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/the-womens-march-faced-controversy-and-division-will-a-rebrand-be-enough/): In 2017, the Women’s March rallied record crowds to protest Donald Trump’s presidency. This year its aims are different.
- [Australian Open: Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu in straight sets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/australian-open-iga-swiatek-routs-emma-raducanu-in-straight-sets/): Poland’s Iga Swiatek cruises past Emma Raducanu in straight sets in battle of former Grand Slam winners in Melbourne.
- [Israeli government agrees on Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/israeli-government-agrees-on-gaza-ceasefire/): Israel’s government has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza, which is to begin on Sunday morning.
- [Hezbollah Chief Says Gaza Ceasefire Deal Shows 'Persistence of Resistance' Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/hezbollah-chief-says-gaza-ceasefire-deal-shows-persistence-of-resistance-against-israel/): The remarks were the first in public by the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group since Israel and Hamas reached the accord on Wednesday.
- [Qatar Says Israel-Hamas Ceasefire To Go Into Effect At 6:30 GMT On Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/qatar-says-israel-hamas-ceasefire-to-go-into-effect-at-630-gmt-on-sunday/): The largely-devastated territory is expected to see a surge in humanitarian aid.
- [‘Pretty crazy’: Tien youngest since Nadal into Australian Open last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/pretty-crazy-tien-youngest-since-nadal-into-australian-open-last-16/): At 19 years of age, Learner Tien becomes the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since Rafael Nadal.
- [Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/18/forgotten-no-more-the-black-south-africans-who-died-in-wwi-africa/): A memorial being unveiled in Cape Town this week recognises the deaths of 1,772 predominantly Black non-combatants.
- [No tariffs on Day 1, but Trump promises to ‘drill, baby, drill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/no-tariffs-on-day-1-but-trump-promises-to-drill-baby-drill/): Long-debated tariff threats do not materialise on first day of Trump’s presidency but haven’t gone away.
- [Donald Trump And Melania's Awkward Kiss Moment At Oath Ceremony Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-and-melanias-awkward-kiss-moment-at-oath-ceremony-goes-viral-watch/): Watch the viral awkward moment between Donald Trump and Melania Trump at his second presidential oath ceremony.
- [‘Panama Canal Is And Will Remain Panamanian’: Panama President Fires Back At Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/panama-canal-is-and-will-remain-panamanian-panama-president-fires-back-at-donald-trump/): US President Donald Trump said the waterway that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans is American and will be taken back.
- [Trump Declares National Emergency At Mexico Border, 'US Will Recognize Only Male & Female Genders'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-declares-national-emergency-at-mexico-border-us-will-recognize-only-male-female-genders/): Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his inaugural address on Monday (January 20), prioritizing a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself as a national savior chosen by God.The speech echoed many of the themes he sounded at his first inauguration in 2017 when […]
- [Palestinian child killed by Israeli sniper despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/palestinian-child-killed-by-israeli-sniper-despite-ceasefire/): An Israeli sniper shot dead a Palestinian child in Rafah in an apparent violation of the ceasefire agreement.
- [Palestinians in Gaza look ahead with hope and fear amid uncertain ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/palestinians-in-gaza-look-ahead-with-hope-and-fear-amid-uncertain-ceasefire/): Displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share mixed emotions, losses, and their plans for the future after the truce.
- [Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president, denouncing ‘American decline’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-sworn-in-as-47th-us-president-denouncing-american-decline/): Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions.
- [Former US President Biden leaves Capitol as Trump assumes presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/former-us-president-biden-leaves-capitol-as-trump-assumes-presidency/): Former US President Joe Biden has departed the Capitol in Washington, DC following Donald Trump’s inauguration.
- [Donald Trump Ends CBP One App That Allowed Legal Entry To Nearly 1 Million Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-ends-cbp-one-app-that-allowed-legal-entry-to-nearly-1-million-migrants/): A notice on the website of Customs and Border Protection Monday just after Trump was sworn in let users know that the app that had been used to allow migrants to schedule appointments at eight southwest border ports of entry is no longer available. The notice said that existing appointments have been cancelled
- [Donald Trump Inauguration: Here’s The Full Text Of The US President’s Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-inauguration-heres-the-full-text-of-the-us-presidents-speech/): Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Donald Trump.
- [Report on the widespread destruction from Rafah in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/report-on-the-widespread-destruction-from-rafah-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports on the widespread destruction from Rafah in southern Gaza.
- [Key takeaways as Donald Trump is sworn in as 47th US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/key-takeaways-as-donald-trump-is-sworn-in-as-47th-us-president/): The Republican leader took his oath of office under the Capitol rotunda, as frigid weather forced the ceremony indoors.
- ['Will Send Millions Of Criminal Aliens Back': Trump To Declare National Emergency At Mexico Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/will-send-millions-of-criminal-aliens-back-trump-to-declare-national-emergency-at-mexico-border/): Trump, who campaigned on a platform of clamping down on migration and whose policies are popular with people who fret over changing demographics, also intends to put an end to the centuries-old practice of granting citizenship automatically to anyone born in the United States
- ['Was Saved By God To Make America Great Again': Trump Makes Sweeping Promises In Inaugural Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/was-saved-by-god-to-make-america-great-again-trump-makes-sweeping-promises-in-inaugural-address/): President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems.
- [From George Washington To Donald Trump: Here's A List Of All US Presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/from-george-washington-to-donald-trump-heres-a-list-of-all-us-presidents/): List Of All US Presidents: Since the office was established in 1789, there have been 47 presidencies, with 45 individuals holding the position of president.
- [With 'America First' Agenda, Donald Trump Vows To Launch 'Tariff' Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/with-america-first-agenda-donald-trump-vows-to-launch-tariff-wars/): Since his election victory in November, Trump has taken aim at allies and adversaries alike, raising the prospect of fresh tariffs to push other countries towards tougher action on US concerns
- ['Drill, Baby, Drill': Trump Announces US Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement, Expand Drilling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/drill-baby-drill-trump-announces-us-will-withdraw-from-paris-agreement-expand-drilling/): The Republican leader also said his administration would declare a “national energy emergency” to significantly expand drilling in the world’s top oil and gas producer and scrap upcoming stringent pollution standards for cars and trucks, which he has derided as an “electric vehicle mandate.
- [Donald Trump Says US Will Recognise 'Only Two Genders', End Diversity Programs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-says-us-will-recognise-only-two-genders-end-diversity-programs/): President Trump plans to issue executive orders targeting diversity programs and gender identity policies, declaring only two genders, male and female. These moves will likely face legal challenges.
- [Jeff Bezos' Fiancée Lauren Sánchez Trolled For Wearing 'Inappropriate Lace Bra' At Trump Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/jeff-bezos-fiancee-lauren-sanchez-trolled-for-wearing-inappropriate-lace-bra-at-trump-inauguration/): Social media users slammed Lauren Sánchez as being ‘incredibly inappropriate dressed for a state occasion’.
- [China Is Operating': Donald Trump Vows US 'Taking Back' Panama Canal Despite 'Peacemaker' Pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/china-is-operating-donald-trump-vows-us-taking-back-panama-canal-despite-peacemaker-pledge/): President Trump, in his second inaugural address, vowed to take back the Panama Canal, citing Chinese influence. He also pledged an “America First” policy and cast himself as a peacemaker.
- [Trump Vows To 'Plant Stars And Stripes' On Mars, Gets A Thumbs Up From Elon Musk | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-vows-to-plant-stars-and-stripes-on-mars-gets-a-thumbs-up-from-elon-musk-watch/): US President Donald Trump vowed to send American astronauts to “plant the Stars and Stripes” on the planet Mars during his inaugural address at the Capitol
- [US Second Lady Usha's Photo At Husband JD Vance's Swearing-In Goes Viral: 'Absolutely Beautiful' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/us-second-lady-ushas-photo-at-husband-jd-vances-swearing-in-goes-viral-absolutely-beautiful-video/): Usha Chilukuri Vance won hearts on social media after she proudly watched her husband, US Vice President JD Vance, take the oath of office while holding their daughter
- [Trump condemns “radical and corrupt establishment” at inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-condemns-radical-and-corrupt-establishment-at-inauguration/): US President Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to condemn the “radical and corrupt establishment.”
- [Trump: “Our golden age has just begun”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-our-golden-age-has-just-begun/): “The future is ours and our golden age has just begun,” US President Donald Trump concluded in his inauguration speech.
- [Biden Pardons Five More Family Members Minutes Ahead Of Trump's Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/biden-pardons-five-more-family-members-minutes-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th US President At Capitol | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-sworn-in-as-47th-us-president-at-capitol-watch/): Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President, replacing Joe Biden after a bitter and violent electoral campaign. Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants and resolve global conflicts.
- [Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg Shares Frame At Trump Inauguration | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/musk-bezos-zuckerberg-shares-frame-at-trump-inauguration-video/): Trump Inauguration: Tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai joined Trump’s remarkable return to the presidency on Monday
- [‘Golden Age Of America Begins Now’: Trump’s First Remarks On White House Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/golden-age-of-america-begins-now-trumps-first-remarks-on-white-house-return/): Donald Trump declared the start of a “Golden Age of America” in his first remarks upon returning to the White House.
- [Palestinian developer creating computer game on Nakba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/palestinian-developer-creating-computer-game-on-nakba/): A video game developed by a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank hopes to tell the story of the 1948 Nakba.
- [Yemen’s Houthis to only target Israel-linked ships following Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/yemens-houthis-to-only-target-israel-linked-ships-following-gaza-ceasefire/): Group says it will stop attacking Israeli-linked ships when all phases of the Gaza ceasefire deal are completed.
- [GREENLAND: WHY DOES THE US WANT IT?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/greenland-why-does-the-us-want-it/): Greenland isn’t the only country in Trump’s sights.
- [Bidens welcome Trumps to White House ahead of Trump inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/bidens-welcome-trumps-to-white-house-ahead-of-trump-inauguration/): US President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
- [Online dating’s untold dangers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/online-datings-untold-dangers/): A sexual violence researcher discusses the dangers of online dating, and who the onus is on for user safety.
- [Rescuers find dozens of bodies in Gaza rubble amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/rescuers-find-dozens-of-bodies-in-gaza-rubble-amid-israel-hamas-ceasefire/): Palestinian officials estimate 10,000 bodies are under the debris covering Gaza after the devastating 15-month war.
- [Donald Trump takes oath of office to start second term as US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-takes-oath-of-office-to-start-second-term-as-us-president/): Donald Trump has taken the oath of office, officially starting his second term as President of the United States.
- [What can the world expect from Trump 2.0?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/what-can-the-world-expect-from-trump-2-0/): Donald Trump begins his second term as the US president.
- [‘Welcome Home’: Joe Biden, Jill Host Donald Trump, Melania At White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/welcome-home-joe-biden-jill-host-donald-trump-melania-at-white-house-watch/): US President Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump to the White House before Trump’s inauguration. Biden and Trump, along with their wives, exchanged brief remarks and rode together to the Capitol.
- [Trump Breaks from Tradition, Invites Xi & Other World Leaders to Inauguration As 47th US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-breaks-from-tradition-invites-xi-other-world-leaders-to-inauguration-as-47th-us-president/): US President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for a second term on Jan. 20 – this time as the 47th US president. Both Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are set to take the oath of office and begin a new administration in the White House.However, unlike traditional inaugurations of US presidents, this […]
- [Elon Musk's DOGE In Trouble? Trump’s New Department Accused Of Transparency Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/elon-musks-doge-in-trouble-trumps-new-department-accused-of-transparency-violations/): One of the first executive orders Trump plans to sign as president will be aimed at establishing the DOGE, according to reports
- [Did Trump’s promise bring back TikTok in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/did-trumps-promise-bring-back-tiktok-in-the-us/): A pending executive order by Donald Trump is set to fully reinstate the app after a nationwide ban started on Saturday.
- [Syrians are ready to rebuild their country, but they need solidarity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/syrians-are-ready-to-rebuild-their-country-but-they-need-solidarity/): Syria is not ready to welcome back its refugees. It needs international support to get there.
- [India vs England – T20 series: Match schedule, squads, head-to-head, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/india-vs-england-t20-series-match-schedule-squads-head-to-head-news/): World champions India look to experiment and rebuild for the 2026 World Cup as they host England in a five-match series.
- [Who are the Palestinian prisoners released by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/who-are-the-palestinian-prisoners-released-by-israel/): Palestinians are celebrating the release of 90 prisoners, including 69 women, most of whom were held without charges.
- [UK Teenager Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Southport Girls And Ricin, Terrorism Charges | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/uk-teenager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-southport-girls-and-ricin-terrorism-charges-news18-n18g/): A British teenager on Monday unexpectedly pleaded guilty to charges of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England in July, a crime that horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting.Axel Rudakubana, 18, changed his pleas from not guilty to guilty on what was due to be the […]
- [Ending Birthright Citizenship, Defining 'Only Two Sexes': These Could Be Trump’s First Executive Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/ending-birthright-citizenship-defining-only-two-sexes-these-could-be-trumps-first-executive-orders/): Renaming the Gulf of Mexico and ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants could be on Trump’s cards once he takes office.
- [Has democracy failed in Israel? Fatima Bhutto & Yuli Novak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/has-democracy-failed-in-israel-fatima-bhutto-yuli-novak/): Fatima Bhutto interviews Israeli political activist Yuli Novak on Zionism, Israeli militarism and the cost of dissent.
- [Trump’s inauguration: Schedule of events and who will attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trumps-inauguration-schedule-of-events-and-who-will-attend/): A look at what will happen and who will be there for Donald Trump’s historic return as US president.
- [Lewis Hamilton arrives at Ferrari headquarters ahead of new F1 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/lewis-hamilton-arrives-at-ferrari-headquarters-ahead-of-new-f1-season/): The seven-time F1 world champion opens up a new chapter in his career with an iconic photo shoot at Ferrari HQ in Italy.
- [Will US President-elect Trump end the Russia-Ukraine war in 100 days?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/will-us-president-elect-trump-end-the-russia-ukraine-war-in-100-days/): Trump’s team aim to end the conflict by April, but the Republican leader’s terms to Moscow are unclear.
- [Sinner fights dizziness to set up de Minaur quarterfinal at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/sinner-fights-dizziness-to-set-up-de-minaur-quarterfinal-at-australian-open/): Swiatek, Svitolina, Keys, Sonego and Shelton also make it through to the last-eight stage on a hot day in Melbourne.
- [Gaza doctors relieved but fear for the future after Israel-Hamas ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/gaza-doctors-relieved-but-fear-for-the-future-after-israel-hamas-ceasefire/): The WHO says only half of Gaza’s 36 hospitals remain partially operational after 15 months of Israeli attacks.
- [Jaishankar Carrying Letter Penned By PM Modi For US President Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/jaishankar-carrying-letter-penned-by-pm-modi-for-us-president-donald-trump/): The External Affairs Minister is representing PM Modi as his special envoy at Trump’s inauguration.
- [‘Open To Dialogue’: Putin Congratulates Donald Trump, Hopes For Peace In Ukraine Under His Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/open-to-dialogue-putin-congratulates-donald-trump-hopes-for-peace-in-ukraine-under-his-presidency/): Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration ceremony.
- [Taliban's Deputy Leader Urges Afghan Govt To Lift Education Ban On Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/talibans-deputy-leader-urges-afghan-govt-to-lift-education-ban-on-girls/): The Taliban have earned global criticism – even from Islamic scholars – for its harsh restrictions on women, including barring girls from attending schools after sixth grade.
- [Hamas, Iran Welcome Gaza Ceasefire, Mock Israel’s ‘Biggest Defeat’, West Hails Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/hamas-iran-welcome-gaza-ceasefire-mock-israels-biggest-defeat-west-hails-hostage-release/): World leaders welcomed the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity on 19 January, describing it as overdue good news. Leaders including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the development while urging the implementation of the three-phase Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. However, global reactions largely overlooked the concurrent release of […]
- [In Last-minute Order, Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley To Guard Against Trump's Potential 'Revenge'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/in-last-minute-order-biden-pardons-fauci-milley-to-guard-against-trumps-potential-revenge/): Fauci, who helped coordinate the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, raised the ire of Trump when he refused to back Trump’s unfounded claims.
- [Iran Expresses Hopes Trump Administration Will Adopt 'Realistic' Approach To Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/iran-expresses-hopes-trump-administration-will-adopt-realistic-approach-to-region/): Iran also lambasted the outgoing administration of Joe Biden over its support for Israel in its war with Hamas. In 2018, Trump withdrew the US from a landmark nuclear deal with Tehran.
- [What Is The Philadelphi Corridor And Why Does Netanyahu Want Control Over It? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/what-is-the-philadelphi-corridor-and-why-does-netanyahu-want-control-over-it-explained/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu argued that controlling the Philadelphi corridor is essential to block Hamas smuggling tunnels and prevent attacks like October 7, 2023 which led to the war
- ['Disgrace': Pope Francis On Trump's Plans Of Mass Deportation of Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/disgrace-pope-francis-on-trumps-plans-of-mass-deportation-of-immigrants/): Many US bishops have firmly opposed Trump’s deportation plan, with the incoming archbishop of Washington DC, Cardinal Robert McElroy, saying such policies were “incompatible with Catholic doctrine”.
- [UK teenager pleads guilty to killing young girls in knife attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/uk-teenager-pleads-guilty-to-killing-young-girls-in-knife-attack/): The crime had horrified the nation and was followed by days of nationwide rioting against migrants in August.
- [Donald Trump To Be Sworn In Today: Some Interesting Facts About US Presidential Inaugurations | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-to-be-sworn-in-today-some-interesting-facts-about-us-presidential-inaugurations-gfx/): Donald Trump is set to return to the White House as the 47th US President, with a grand inauguration ceremony on Monday (January 20) inside the Capitol premises.
- [OnlyFans Adult Model Bonnie Claims Sleeping With 1,000 Men In 12 Hours; Co-Star Reveals Shocking Secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/onlyfans-adult-model-bonnie-claims-sleeping-with-1000-men-in-12-hours-co-star-reveals-shocking-secrets/): Bonnie Blue, 25-year-old OnlyFans adult model from Nottinghamshire, made a shocking claim of sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours
- [‘A better future for all between the river and the sea’ | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/a-better-future-for-all-between-the-river-and-the-sea-ajopinion/): Maoz Inon’s parents were killed in Hamas’s October 7 attack.
- [$Trump vs $Melania: Donald Trump Meme Coin Price Crashes After Wife Melania Also Launches Token | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-vs-melania-donald-trump-meme-coin-price-crashes-after-wife-melania-also-launches-token-us/): Incoming first lady Melania Trump followed Donald Trump’s lead by launching a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency meme coin, ahead of his inauguration. But in the process, $Melania briefly tanked the price of her husband’s coin by as much as 50 percent. $Trump has gained a market cap of $8.87 billion, while Melania’s coin has a market cap […]
- [Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/aerial-photos-show-scale-of-israeli-destruction-in-gaza/): Many are returning to their homes, but more than a year of Israeli bombardment has left most houses in ruins.
- [India police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of junior doctor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/india-police-volunteer-gets-life-sentence-for-rape-murder-of-junior-doctor/): Killing of the 31-year-old medic at state hospital in Kolkata city highlighted chronic issue of violence against women.
- [Indian Student From Hyderabad Shot Dead In US, Family Left In 'Complete Shock'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/indian-student-from-hyderabad-shot-dead-in-us-family-left-in-complete-shock/): Koyyada Ravi Teja, 26, was shot by unidentified miscreants in Washington DC and died on the spot after suffering serious bullet injuries.
- [How does Trump’s age at inauguration compare to other presidents?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/how-does-trumps-age-at-inauguration-compare-to-other-presidents/): At 78 years and 7 months, Donald Trump will become the oldest president in US history on inauguration day.
- [Trump Grooves To 'YMCA', Busts Out 'Viral' Dance Move At Pre-Inauguration Rally In Washington | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-grooves-to-ymca-busts-out-viral-dance-move-at-pre-inauguration-rally-in-washington-watch/): As the band started their performance, Trump couldn’t refrain from dancing besides clapping for them
- [Is Vivek Ramaswamy Departing DOGE? After Trump's New Remarks, Netizens Think They Have An Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/is-vivek-ramaswamy-departing-doge-after-trumps-new-remarks-netizens-think-they-have-an-answer/): Several reports indicated that Ramaswamy was departing DOGE, which he was to lead with Elon Musk, over friction with staff. However, Trump’s comments suggest otherwise.
- [Mukesh And Nita Ambani Invited To Donald Trump's Swearing-in Ceremony As The 47th President | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/mukesh-and-nita-ambani-invited-to-donald-trumps-swearing-in-ceremony-as-the-47th-president-news18/): Mukesh and Nita Ambani have been invited to Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States.! n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Saw Sky Through Small Squares…’ Israel Frees 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Hamas Hostages Return Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/saw-sky-through-small-squares-israel-frees-90-palestinian-prisoners-as-hamas-hostages-return-home/): Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on January 19 under a truce deal, coinciding with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages. The exchange marked the first phase of a ceasefire agreement, bringing a 15-month war in Gaza to a halt. A senior Hamas official stated the next group of hostages would be freed on January 25. […]
- [90 Palestinian prisoners freed under Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/90-palestinian-prisoners-freed-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): There were scenes of celebration in the occupied West Bank as Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners.
- [China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/china-executes-two-men-for-committing-deadly-revenge-on-society-crimes/): Fan Weiqu had rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35, while Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people in a stabbing attack.
- [Iran Sentences Pop Singer Tataloo To Death For 'Insulting' Prophet Mohammed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/iran-sentences-pop-singer-tataloo-to-death-for-insulting-prophet-mohammed/): The 37-year-old underground musician had been living in Istanbul since 2018 before Turkish police handed him over to Iran in December 2023.
- [Video: US President-elect Trump hails Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/video-us-president-elect-trump-hails-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Ahead of his second inauguration US President-elect Donald Trump spoke of achieving peace in the Middle East.
- [Oxfam says billionaires’ wealth soared in 2024, with 4 ‘minted’ every week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/oxfam-says-billionaires-wealth-soared-in-2024-with-4-minted-every-week/): Group’s report comes as the world’s political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
- [UK's Richest 10% Extracted Half Of India's Wealth During Colonialism: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/uks-richest-10-extracted-half-of-indias-wealth-during-colonialism-report/): The UK extracted $64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and $33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent.
- [Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meetings With Counterparts From Japan, Australia In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/jaishankar-holds-bilateral-meetings-with-counterparts-from-japan-australia-in-washington/): An initiative of the Donald Trump administration in its first term, QUAD comprises Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
- [Did Pakistani Army Hang YouTubers Sana Amjad, Shoaib Chaudhary For Praising India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/did-pakistani-army-hang-youtubers-sana-amjad-shoaib-chaudhary-for-praising-india/): Sana Amjad and Shoaib Chaudhary were popular in both Pakistan and India for their street interviews and public reaction videos, where they also touched upon India-related topics.
- [Martin Luther King Jr, Kennedy Murders: Can Trump’s Declassification Answer Questions That Haunted The US For Decades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-kennedy-murders-can-trumps-declassification-answer-questions-that-haunted-the-us-for-decades/): The US assassinations of 1960s: The US never got all answers and hence could never stop speculating about the incidents. The real-life drama percolated into the reel, making it a topic of many a movies, shows and investigative articles and books
- [Australian TV host apologises to Djokovic over ‘offensive, racist’ jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/australian-tv-host-apologises-to-djokovic-over-offensive-racist-jibe/): Tennis great refused an on-court interview following ‘insulting and offensive’ comments towards him and Serbian fans.
- [How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/how-do-donald-trumps-executive-orders-compare-to-all-other-us-presidents/): Recent presidents of the United States have issued fewer executive orders.
- [Trump promises end of ‘four years of American decline’ at MAGA rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-promises-end-of-four-years-of-american-decline-at-maga-rally/): Trump promises crackdown on US-Mexico border, more oil drilling, reining in workforce and removing diversity programmes.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Next Hostage-Prisoner Swap on Saturday | Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/gaza-ceasefire-deal-next-hostage-prisoner-swap-on-saturday-israel-hamas-hostage-deal-news/): A significant development has taken place in the Gaza ceasefire deal, with the next hostage-prisoner swap scheduled to take place on Saturday. As part of the agreement, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages over a six-week period, including women, children, and hostages over 50 years old ¹. The first phase of the ceasefire has […]
- ['He's An Enthusiastic Supporter': Elon Musk's Son X Joins Him At Trump's Pre-Inauguration Rally | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/hes-an-enthusiastic-supporter-elon-musks-son-x-joins-him-at-trumps-pre-inauguration-rally-watch/): Donald Trump is set to mark an extraordinary return to the White House as the 47th US President, with a grand inauguration ceremony on Monday in the US Capitol.
- [Why Will Trump Take Oath On Two Bibles? Here's All You Need To Know About The Tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/why-will-trump-take-oath-on-two-bibles-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tradition/): Donald Trump is all set to enter the White House as the US President again after his inauguration ceremony inside Capitol on Monday. He will also deliver his inaugural address, outlining his plans.
- [Palestinians hoping to return to Gaza’s Rafah find city in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/palestinians-hoping-to-return-to-gazas-rafah-find-city-in-ruins/): As an Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, rubble is all that’s left in large swaths of southern Gaza’s Rafah.
- [Oath, Speech & Galas: How Trump's Inauguration Event Would Look Like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/oath-speech-galas-how-trumps-inauguration-event-would-look-like/): In recent years, presidents have been sworn in from enormous temporary platform on the Capitol’s scenic West Lawn. This year, owing to frigid forecast, it will take place inside in Capitol Rotunda.
- [Trump Proposes '50% US Ownership' Of TikTok: 'Without Our Approval, There Is No...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-proposes-50-us-ownership-of-tiktok-without-our-approval-there-is-no/): Donald Trump, who is set for his inauguration on Monday, said that he will issue an executive order to delay the TikTok ban enforcement for 90 days.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,061](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1061/): Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Passes 1st Hurdle As Israel-Hamas Exchange 3 Hostages For 90 Palestinian Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/gaza-ceasefire-passes-1st-hurdle-as-israel-hamas-exchange-3-hostages-for-90-palestinian-prisoners/): Israel said that it has released 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages on Sunday. This completed the first phase of the three-phased truce between Israel and Hamas.
- [Trump Vows To Prevent World War 3 In Inauguration Eve Speech, Elon Musk Joins Him On Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-vows-to-prevent-world-war-3-in-inauguration-eve-speech-elon-musk-joins-him-on-stage/): United States president-elect Donald Trump said that he will prevent World War III from taking place after coming to power and his supporter Elon Musk said that he will make America strong “for centuries”
- [Donald Trump's Meme Coin Tanks As Melania’s Crypto Enters The Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trumps-meme-coin-tanks-as-melanias-crypto-enters-the-market/): Three days after the launch of Donald Trump’s meme coin, his wife, Melania Trump, introduced her own rival meme coin.
- [Trump Vows Big Before Inauguration, Says 'Will Quickly Release JFK, Robert Kennedy, MLK Assassination Files'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trump-vows-big-before-inauguration-says-will-quickly-release-jfk-robert-kennedy-mlk-assassination-files/): Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on Monday after his inauguration event. He has vowed to make public classified files related to assassination of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
- [Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/tears-hugs-greet-90-palestinian-women-children-freed-from-israeli-prisons/): Jubilant crowds of relatives, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners.
- [Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration LIVE: Trump Vows To 'Quickly Release' JFK, Robert Kennedy, MLK Assassination Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-presidential-inauguration-live-trump-vows-to-quickly-release-jfk-robert-kennedy-mlk-assassination-files/): Donald Trump Inauguration Live Updates: Donald Trump is set to make a historic comeback to the White House on Monday with a swearing-in ceremony inside the Capitol.
- [Do Good For Future Generations: Father’s Message From Karnataka For Canada PM Contender Chandra Arya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/do-good-for-future-generations-fathers-message-from-karnataka-for-canada-pm-contender-chandra-arya/): “[Chandra Arya] should work towards building and cementing good relations with other countries, especially India,” says Govindaiah
- [Captives released by Hamas as part of Gaza ceasefire arrive back in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/captives-released-by-hamas-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire-arrive-back-in-israel/): Three Israeli captives have been returned to Israel from Gaza after Hamas released them as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/19/my-children-my-children-the-gaza-family-killed-minutes-before-ceasefire/): The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn’t know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.
- [Aid trucks arriving in Gaza but distribution will be a challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/aid-trucks-arriving-in-gaza-but-distribution-will-be-a-challenge/): Aid has started to flow into Gaza following the ceasefire announcement, but the main challenge is getting it to people.
- [Indian American-Led Group Among Those Suing Trump Admin Over Order Ending Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/indian-american-led-group-among-those-suing-trump-admin-over-order-ending-birthright-citizenship/): Aarti Kohli, executive director of the Asian Law Caucus, said “Trump’s playbook is served by mayhem and panic”.
- ['How Can We Stop...': Lip Reader Reveals What Obama Told Bush At Trump Inauguration | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/how-can-we-stop-lip-reader-reveals-what-obama-told-bush-at-trump-inauguration-video/): Jackie, a content creator, shared her interpretation of the brief exchange of words between the two former presidents.
- [Bangladesh Vows To Pursue Hasina's Return From India, May Seek Global Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/bangladesh-vows-to-pursue-hasinas-return-from-india-may-seek-global-support/): Last year, Dhaka sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking the extradition of Hasina.
- [Could Indian-American Usha Vance Lose Her US Citizenship After Trump's Order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/could-indian-american-usha-vance-lose-her-us-citizenship-after-trumps-order/): President Donald Trump announced plans to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants or those whose mothers were in the country legally but temporarily.
- ['US Needs Greenland' Trump Says Denmark Will 'Come Along' On Sale, 'Panama Broke Promise On Canal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/us-needs-greenland-trump-says-denmark-will-come-along-on-sale-panama-broke-promise-on-canal/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Oaf Schitz’: Musk Takes Aim At Scholz After He Slams Billionaire For Backing Extreme-Right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/oaf-schitz-musk-takes-aim-at-scholz-after-he-slams-billionaire-for-backing-extreme-right/): The feud between billionaire Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began following the Magdeburg Christmas market terror attack.
- ['We Don't Want To Be Americans': Greenland PM To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/we-dont-want-to-be-americans-greenland-pm-to-trump/): Greenland’s PM also said that Greenlanders do not want to be Danish either, while Denmark said “no country can just help themselves to Greenland”.
- [Trump pardons 1500 Jan 6 prisoners, commutes other sentences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-pardons-1500-jan-6-prisoners-commutes-other-sentences/): US President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1500 prisoners who participated in the attack on the US Capitol.
- [Trump policies raise concern over Palestine’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-policies-raise-concern-over-palestines-future/): Trump’s presidency raises concern for Palestinians over the rebuilding of Gaza and revoked sanctions on Israeli settlers
- [Israel’s top general resigns over ‘terrible’ 7 October failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israels-top-general-resigns-over-terrible-7-october-failures/): Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.
- [Trump’s Cabinet 2.0: Picks For Key White House Roles Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trumps-cabinet-2-0-picks-for-key-white-house-roles-revealed/): A look at how Trump’s new Cabinet 2.0 is shaping up as appointees prepare for Senate hearings.
- [Putin, Xi Vow 'Just Global Order' As Trump Warns Russia On Ukraine, Threatens China With Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/putin-xi-vow-just-global-order-as-trump-warns-russia-on-ukraine-threatens-china-with-tariffs/): President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged to take bilateral ties to “new heights” and stressed on a “just global multipolar order” in a video call on Jan. 21. Since taking office on January 20, US President Donald Trump has threatened heavy tariffs on China and warned Russia of “big trouble” if it […]
- [Israel Launches Major Military Operation In West Bank As Fighting Stops In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israel-launches-major-military-operation-in-west-bank-as-fighting-stops-in-gaza/): Jenin has seen repeated Israeli incursions and gunbattles with militants in recent years, even before Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack ignited the war in Gaza.
- [How Israel shaped the narrative and its impact on Dutch politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/how-israel-shaped-the-narrative-and-its-impact-on-dutch-politics/): Israel’s portrayal of Amsterdam Maccabi violence as anti-Semitic sparked a debate on anti-Islam and immigration issues.
- [‘We will drill, baby, drill’: Why Trump wants US out of Paris climate deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/we-will-drill-baby-drill-why-trump-wants-us-out-of-paris-climate-deal/): For a second time, Donald Trump promises to pull the US from a global agreement that most countries are party to.
- [Israeli army launches attack on Jenin refugee camp in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israeli-army-launches-attack-on-jenin-refugee-camp-in-west-bank/): Israel has launched an attack on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, killing at least seven Palestinians.
- [Rubio officially sworn into office as US Secretary of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/rubio-officially-sworn-into-office-as-us-secretary-of-state/): Former Senator Marco Rubio has officially begun his tenure as US Secretary of State.
- [Donald Trump Ends Work From Home For Government Employees In First Round Of Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/donald-trump-ends-work-from-home-for-government-employees-in-first-round-of-orders/): The measure was one of several executive orders Trump signed during a public event at an arena in Washington attended by thousands of his supporters.
- ['Settler Riots' in West Bank After Trump Revokes Sanction, US Prez Doubts Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/settler-riots-in-west-bank-after-trump-revokes-sanction-us-prez-doubts-gaza-ceasefire-will-hold/): US President Donald Trump cancelled an executive order that enabled sanctions against Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. An initial IDF probe into a Jan. 20 settler attack on two West Bank Palestinian villages found that dozens of assailants were involved. The probe found that “dozens of Israeli civilians, some of them masked, arrived […]
- [Djokovic beats Alcaraz at Australian Open; will play Zverev in semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/djokovic-beats-alcaraz-at-australian-open-will-play-zverev-in-semifinal/): Ten-time Melbourne champion fights back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 and set up a semifinal against Alexander Zverev.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy questions Trump’s commitment to Europe & NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/ukraines-zelenskyy-questions-trumps-commitment-to-europe-nato/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the commitment of US President Donald Trump to Europe’s security.
- [From 60% Tariff To ‘We’ll See’: Trump Defers China Import Duty, Eyes Feb 1 Action On Mexico, Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/from-60-tariff-to-well-see-trump-defers-china-import-duty-eyes-feb-1-action-on-mexico-canada/): On 20 Jan. 2025, US President Donald Trump announced plans to investigate trade deficits but refrained from immediately imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Trump cited concerns over illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking as reasons for considering a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, with potential action by 1 Feb. A presidential memo […]
- [Facebook Users Claim Meta Made Them Follow Trump, Vance Without Prior Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/facebook-users-claim-meta-made-them-follow-trump-vance-without-prior-approval/): A report, however, pointed out that the confusion could be due to the POTUS, FLOTUS and VP accounts that change following an administration change.
- [Crypto Coins Launched By Trump, Melania Crash Post US President's Oath-Taking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/crypto-coins-launched-by-trump-melania-crash-post-us-presidents-oath-taking/): The value of the newly launched meme coin, named after Trump, plummeted by nearly 50% to $34.4, after hitting a peak of $74.59.
- [Herzi Halevi Resigns As Israel's Army Chief, Takes Accountability For October 7 Failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/herzi-halevi-resigns-as-israels-army-chief-takes-accountability-for-october-7-failures/): Israel’s army chief Herzi Halevi stepped down after admitting responsibility for the military’s October 7 failures against Hamas.
- [Jaishankar, Marco Rubio To Hold Bilateral, Attend Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/jaishankar-marco-rubio-to-hold-bilateral-attend-quad-foreign-ministers-meeting/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Marco Rubio, the new US secretary of state, will hold a bilateral meeting.
- [Sabalenka won’t let Badosa friendship dent Grand Slam ‘three-peat’ dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/sabalenka-wont-let-badosa-friendship-dent-grand-slam-three-peat-dream/): The best friends will meet in the Australian Open semifinals as Sabalenka looks for a third straight title in Melbourne.
- [The call to remember](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/the-call-to-remember/): earthrise explores how the Indigenous call to remember our place within nature is resonating in the UK.
- [Elon Musk at Trump’s inauguration: What’s the history of the Nazi salute?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/elon-musk-at-trumps-inauguration-whats-the-history-of-the-nazi-salute/): SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making gesture at President Trump rally similar to Nazi salute.
- [I dream of a quiet, drone-free Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/i-dream-of-a-quiet-drone-free-gaza/): A ceasefire has been declared, but the torment from the skies has not stopped.
- [Mbappe says mental shift helped change his Real Madrid ‘situation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/mbappe-says-mental-shift-helped-change-his-real-madrid-situation/): French superstar has silenced his doubters in recent weeks after struggling to settle in with the Spanish giants.
- [Biden Offers Quick Prayers At Trump's Oath-Taking Event, Video Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/biden-offers-quick-prayers-at-trumps-oath-taking-event-video-goes-viral-watch/): Biden’s reactions were captured following Senator Amy Klobuchar’s announcement of Trump and his deputy JD Vance’s arrival for the peaceful transfer of power.
- [Tanzania Confirms Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, WHO Issues Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/tanzania-confirms-deadly-marburg-virus-outbreak-who-issues-warning/): The Marburg virus, a deadly relative of Ebola, has resurfaced in Tanzania, infecting nine and killing eight. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a travel warning. No vaccine or specific treatment exists.
- [World leaders express hope, fear as Donald Trump returns to White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/world-leaders-express-hope-fear-as-donald-trump-returns-to-white-house/): Political leaders across the world urge good relations with the new president, with some expressing concern.
- [After 15-months of war, how strong is Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/after-15-months-of-war-how-strong-is-hamas/): Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas, but armed members have been out in the open in Gaza. So how strong is Hamas?
- [Former Syrian prisoner on torture and imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/former-syrian-prisoner-on-torture-and-imprisonment/): Mahmoud was arrested at the age of 17 for protesting during Bashar al-Assad’s regime and was released 7 years later.
- [Russia, Ukraine continue strikes despite Trump promise to bring swift peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/russia-ukraine-continue-strikes-despite-trump-promise-to-bring-swift-peace/): Trump says Zelenskyy ‘wants peace deal’ and Putin must accept; Moscow says ‘no specific proposals’ from Washington.
- [At Least 66 Killed In Fire At Turkey's Ski Resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/at-least-66-killed-in-fire-at-turkeys-ski-resort/): Turkey’s interior minister Ali Yerlikaya added that at least 51 other people were injured during the fire incident early Tuesday.
- [Israeli army launches deadly attack on Jenin refugee camp in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israeli-army-launches-deadly-attack-on-jenin-refugee-camp-in-west-bank/): At least two Palestinians killed, 25 wounded in an attack on the camp.
- [Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/can-trump-really-take-over-the-panama-canal-rename-the-gulf-of-mexico/): Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. But it would not be easy.
- [Video: What Gaza doctors are saying about the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/video-what-gaza-doctors-are-saying-about-the-ceasefire/): The ceasefire in Gaza has brought respite for doctors after 15 months of relentless work helping casualties of war.
- [Full speech: Donald Trump’s second inauguration address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/full-speech-donald-trumps-second-inauguration-address/): Beginning his second term, Trump takes oath as 47th president, pledging to ‘restore America promise’.
- [Taliban Announces Release Of 2 Americans Held In Afghanistan In Prisoner Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/taliban-announces-release-of-2-americans-held-in-afghanistan-in-prisoner-exchange/): The deal came as Joe Biden, who oversaw the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, handed over power to President Donald Trump on Monday
- [WHO 'Regrets' Donald Trump's Decision To Pull US From Organisation; China Promises Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/who-regrets-donald-trumps-decision-to-pull-us-from-organisation-china-promises-support/): This marks the second time Trump has sought to sever ties with the WHO. During his first term, the United States issued a notice of intent to withdraw, accusing the organization of being overly influenced by China during the pandemic’s early stages
- [Trump Inauguration 2025 | Donald Trump Withdraws US From World Health Organization | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-inauguration-2025-donald-trump-withdraws-us-from-world-health-organization-news18/): | Donald Trump withdraws from WHO, WHO responds, urges US to reconsider the decision n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [South Korea’s President Yoon defends martial law call at impeachment trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/south-koreas-president-yoon-defends-martial-law-call-at-impeachment-trial/): Yoon says special forces soldiers sent to National Assembly on December 3 were not there to disable the legislature.
- [Trump on Mars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-on-mars/): The destructive policies Trump outlined at his inauguration may indeed make an escape to other planets more appealing.
- [Fire at ski resort in Turkiye kills at least 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/fire-at-ski-resort-in-turkiye-kills-at-least-10/): A hotel fire broke out in a ski resort in northwestern Turkiye, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more.
- [What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/what-is-an-executive-order-and-what-orders-did-trump-sign-on-day-1/): We take a look at some of the most significant executive actions signed by President Donald Trump.
- [“He Knew The Youth Vote” Trump Gushes Over Barron As He Steals The Spotlight At His Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/he-knew-the-youth-vote-trump-gushes-over-barron-as-he-steals-the-spotlight-at-his-inauguration/): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s son Barron was 10 years old when his father was inaugurated for the first time in 2017. Now standing 6 foot 7 inches tall, the 18-year-old stole the spotlight at Trump’s second inauguration. Currently studying at New York University, Barron played a key role in his […]
- [Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/landslides-and-flash-floods-kill-at-least-16-in-indonesia/): Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people.
- [Trump lifts US sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-lifts-us-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli officials welcome new president’s decision to remove sanctions imposed by the Biden administration.
- [Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he’s coming for Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/elon-musk-believes-he-got-trump-elected-now-hes-coming-for-europe/): Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference – but even that won’t be easy.
- [Elon Musk accused of Nazi salutes at Trump inauguration event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/elon-musk-accused-of-nazi-salutes-at-trump-inauguration-event/): Tech mogul Elon Musk has denied making Nazi salutes at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump.
- [How climate change fuelled the LA wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/how-climate-change-fuelled-the-la-wildfires/): Climate change has extended wildfire seasons in California, turning winter fires into a year-round crisis.
- [Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/biden-hands-preemptive-pardons-to-family-allies-citing-trump-retaliation/): Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and immunologist Anthony Fauci among those offered protection.
- [Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/is-hezbollah-weakened-as-lebanon-shifts-towards-new-governance/): Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?
- [“Hitler Attack Is So Tired” Elon Musk Defends Straight Arm Salutes At Trump Inauguration Rally | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/hitler-attack-is-so-tired-elon-musk-defends-straight-arm-salutes-at-trump-inauguration-rally-us/): Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come under fire after making back-to-back hand gestures resembling the Nazi salute during a speech celebrating the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Addressing Trump supporters at the Capital One Arena, Musk said “This one really mattered. Thank you for making it happen! Thank you,” as he thumped his right hand […]
- ['You're Fired!': Donald Trump Sacks 4 Officials Appointed By Joe Biden On Day 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/youre-fired-donald-trump-sacks-4-officials-appointed-by-joe-biden-on-day-1/): Donald Trump said, “My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration.”
- ['Great Honour To Represent India': Jaishankar In Front Row Seat At Trump's Swearing-in Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/great-honour-to-represent-india-jaishankar-in-front-row-seat-at-trumps-swearing-in-ceremony/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India as Special Envoy to PM during Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday, signifying the importance of India-US ties.
- [Video:  Trump ‘not confident’ on Gaza ceasefire future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/video-trump-not-confident-on-gaza-ceasefire-future/): US President Donald Trump told reporters he was “not confident” of the Gaza ceasefire deal holding.
- [Hotel fire at Turkiye ski resort kills at least 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/hotel-fire-at-turkiye-ski-resort-kills-at-least-10/): Officials say fire broke out overnight in the restaurant of the hotel in the northwestern Bolu province.
- [Israeli settlers attack West Bank villages under army’s protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israeli-settlers-attack-west-bank-villages-under-armys-protection/): Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages, set vehicles on fire and injure several residents in the West Bank.
- [Bonnie Blue 'Ready For Round Two' Of Sex Marathon After Sleeping With Over 1,000 Men In A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/bonnie-blue-ready-for-round-two-of-sex-marathon-after-sleeping-with-over-1000-men-in-a-day/): Bonnie Blue, the OnlyFans star who made headlines for sleeping with over 1,000 men in 12 hours, has said she is now “ready for round two”. She revealed that she did not take any painkillers after her first sex marathon.
- [Dance Baby Dance: Trump Makes Some Killer Moves With A Sword, Musk's Steps Steal The Thunder | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/dance-baby-dance-trump-makes-some-killer-moves-with-a-sword-musks-steps-steal-the-thunder-watch/): President Donald Trump, who is known for his constant dancing steps, added another flavour to his moves as he held a military sword in his hand at a ball. Elon Musk’s moves also stole the thunder.
- [Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-critics-say-inauguration-optics-show-oligarchy-in-action/): In a break with tradition, Silicon Valley CEOs feature prominently at presidential inauguration.
- [Gauff stunned by Badosa in Australian Open quarters; Zverev beats Paul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/gauff-stunned-by-badosa-in-australian-open-quarters-zverev-beats-paul/): Paula Badosa, who almost quit tennis in 2024, has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal with a straight-sets win.
- ['Hoodie & Shorts': US Senator Ditches Formal Inaugural Dress Code At Trump's Swearing-In | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/hoodie-shorts-us-senator-ditches-formal-inaugural-dress-code-at-trumps-swearing-in-watch/): Fetterman, 55, did not mind the severe cold outside Capitol Rotunda as he arrived at Trump’s inauguration in a black hoodie, grey shorts and sneakers.
- [US To Exit WHO Citing 'COVID-19 Mishandling', Trump's Move Puts Many Health Programs At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/us-to-exit-who-citing-covid-19-mishandling-trumps-move-puts-many-health-programs-at-risk/): The US withdrawal could significantly impact WHO’s funding, as the country is the top donor and partner to WHO, contributing through assessed contributions and voluntary funding, according to WHO’s website.
- [Immigration Crackdown, Pardons To Capitol Rioters: List Of Executive Orders Trump Signed On Day 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/immigration-crackdown-pardons-to-capitol-rioters-list-of-executive-orders-trump-signed-on-day-1/): On his first day as President, Donald Trump issued sweeping executive orders, including pardoning Capitol rioters, reshaping immigration, and more. Here’s a complete list of his orders.
- [Fact check: Was Trump truthful in his inauguration day speeches?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/fact-check-was-trump-truthful-in-his-inauguration-day-speeches/): Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.
- [South African humanitarian in pro-Israeli crosshairs over Palestine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/south-african-humanitarian-in-pro-israeli-crosshairs-over-palestine-support/): Imtiaz Sooliman, driving force behind prominent African aid agency Gift of the Givers, says his work is not political.
- [Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/taliban-announces-release-of-two-us-citizens-in-prisoner-swap-deal/): Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
- [US Immigration Crackdown Starts As Donald Trump Announces Emergency At Mexico Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/us-immigration-crackdown-starts-as-donald-trump-announces-emergency-at-mexico-border/): Donald Trump declared that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.
- [Marco Rubio, Who Backed India Against Pak Terrorism, Confirmed Secretary Of State In Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/marco-rubio-who-backed-india-against-pak-terrorism-confirmed-secretary-of-state-in-trump-2-0/): Marco Rubio was confirmed the Secretary of State of the United State in the new Donald Trump administration on Monday. He is seen as a backer of US-India ties.
- [Setback For Global Climate Action, Say Experts As Trump Vows To Pull US Out Of Paris Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/setback-for-global-climate-action-say-experts-as-trump-vows-to-pull-us-out-of-paris-agreement/): Trump is a climate-sceptic and vociferously supports fossil fuel extraction in the world’s biggest historical emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) at a time when global warming is at a record high
- [Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-grants-clemency-to-all-charged-over-january-6-us-capitol-attack/): US president sweeps away years-long effort to punish those responsible for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
- [Watch: Donald Trump's 'Biblical Error' During His Oath As US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/watch-donald-trumps-biblical-error-during-his-oath-as-us-president/): Trump held two Bibles in his hand – one used by Abraham Lincoln for his inauguration in 1861 and another given by his mother – during his swearing-in as the 47th US President.
- ['Wanted Her As VP...': Donald Trump Heaps Praises On Usha Vance, Says 'She's Smarter'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/wanted-her-as-vp-donald-trump-heaps-praises-on-usha-vance-says-shes-smarter/): Donald Trump took the oath as US President and JD Vance as his deputy on Monday. Trump lauded the Vice President and his wife Usha and termed her “smarter than him”.
- [Trump Discovers Joe Biden's Letter In Oval Office Drawer, Says 'Maybe I'll Read It First' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-discovers-joe-bidens-letter-in-oval-office-drawer-says-maybe-ill-read-it-first-video/): Donald Trump, while signing executive orders, discovered a letter from his predecessor Joe Biden in an Oval Office desk drawer. He joked the letter could have been in the drawer for years.
- [‘I Have A Very Tall Son’: Barron Wows Everyone At Inauguration, Including Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/i-have-a-very-tall-son-barron-wows-everyone-at-inauguration-including-donald-trump/): Donald Trump said, “I have a very tall son named Barron… has anyone ever heard of him?” as the attendees broke into loud cheer.
- [Nazi Salute? Elon Musk's One-Armed Gesture At Trump Rally Sparks Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/nazi-salute-elon-musks-one-armed-gesture-at-trump-rally-sparks-controversy/): Elon Musk, who has posted a dozen times on his social network X since making the gesture, did not immediately react to the swirling controversy.
- [Donald Trump Flings His Pens Used For Signing Executive Orders Into Crowd | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/donald-trump-flings-his-pens-used-for-signing-executive-orders-into-crowd-watch/): Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday after the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. He signed several executive orders, some reversing decisions by previous Biden administration.
- [Trump Inauguration | US Immigration Policy Will Be World's Greatest, Says Kash Patel | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-inauguration-us-immigration-policy-will-be-worlds-greatest-says-kash-patel-news18-2/): Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, delivered a powerful speech at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, emphasizing the need for stronger immigration policies. He praised the current administration’s efforts to enforce constitutional law and order, highlighting the alarming statistics of drug overdoses, rapes, and homicides in the past year. Patel stressed that […]
- [Trump Inauguration | US Immigration Policy Will Be World's Greatest, Says Kash Patel | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-inauguration-us-immigration-policy-will-be-worlds-greatest-says-kash-patel-news18/): Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, delivered a powerful speech at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, emphasizing the need for stronger immigration policies. He praised the current administration’s efforts to enforce constitutional law and order, highlighting the alarming statistics of drug overdoses, rapes, and homicides in the past year. Patel stressed that […]
- [U.S President Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders | Trump Induguration | Trump To Stop Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/u-s-president-donald-trump-signs-executive-orders-trump-induguration-trump-to-stop-ukraine-war/): Donald Trump has immediately come into action after his swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States. After coming to the White House, he straight away went to the Oval Office and signed his first executive order that included withdrawing America from the Paris Climate Treaty, exactly what he did during his first […]
- [Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/musk-accused-of-giving-nazi-salute-during-trump-inauguration-celebrations/): Anti-Defamation League defends tech billionaire for making ‘awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,062](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1062/): Here are the key developments on the 1,062nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- ['Hope They Come Out Tonight': Trump Pardons Capitol Rioters Soon After White House Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/hope-they-come-out-tonight-trump-pardons-capitol-rioters-soon-after-white-house-return/): Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on Monday. Soon after taking oath, he signed a record number of executive orders, including issuing pardon for the Capitol rioters.
- ['Bad Abuser': Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs On Mexico, Canada From February 1 | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/bad-abuser-trump-threatens-25-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-from-february-1-watch/): Trump brought forth a slew of executive orders aimed at everything from regulations to free speech to immigration, which also included an ‘America First’ trade policy.
- [Donald Trump Withdraws From Paris Climate Agreement And WHO: 'Unfair One-Sided'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/donald-trump-withdraws-from-paris-climate-agreement-and-who-unfair-one-sided/): Donald Trump said that US- world’s second biggest emitter- was leaving the agreement owing to the “unfair one-sided Paris climate accord rip off”.
- [Why Did Vivek Ramaswamy Quit DOGE Hours After Donald Trump's Swearing-In?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/why-did-vivek-ramaswamy-quit-doge-hours-after-donald-trumps-swearing-in/): Vivek Ramaswamy is quitting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his plans to run for Governor of Ohio in 2026, a formal announcement of which is awaited.
- [Palestinians find dozens of bodies under rubble in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/palestinians-find-dozens-of-bodies-under-rubble-in-gaza/): An estimated 10,000 bodies are believed to be buried under the debris covering Gaza after the devastating 15-month war.
- [Supporters swarm US capital as Donald Trump sworn in for second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/supporters-swarm-us-capital-as-donald-trump-sworn-in-for-second-term/): Trump assumes office at an indoor inauguration ceremony, while supporters gather at the Capital One Arena to celebrate.
- [Trump gives preview of next four years as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trump-gives-preview-of-next-four-years-as-president/): It is only Donald Trump’s first day back in office as US president, but he has given a clear preview of what to expect.
- [Trump’s new meme coin and crypto token soar on his first day in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/trumps-new-meme-coin-and-crypto-token-soar-on-his-first-day-in-office/): Trump’s promise to usher in a ‘golden age’ for crypto is a sharp contrast from his predecessor.
- [Donald Trump lays out executive orders in address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/donald-trump-lays-out-executive-orders-in-address/): During his inauguration address US President Donald Trump outlined a series of executive actions.
- [Dozens protest in Washington, DC during Trump inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/dozens-protest-in-washington-dc-during-trump-inauguration/): Dozens of people gathered at a park near central Washington, DC to protest a wide range of issues.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy To Leave Trump And Musk’s DOGE, To Run For Ohio Governor: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/20/vivek-ramaswamy-to-leave-trump-and-musks-doge-to-run-for-ohio-governor-report/): Donald Trump had named Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead the government agency efficiency booster along with Elon Musk.
- [Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions, 'Talks With Putin Very Soon', Zelensky Wants 200,000 Peacekeepers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-threatens-russia-sanctions-talks-with-putin-very-soon-zelensky-wants-200000-peacekeepers/): On 21 Jan. 2025, US President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of new sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Trump, who had pledged to resolve the conflict swiftly after his inauguration on 20 Jan., criticised Putin for not making a deal and […]
- [‘Relationship Not Well Served If Visas Take This Late’: Jaishankar To Rubio During Bilateral Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/relationship-not-well-served-if-visas-take-this-late-jaishankar-to-rubio-during-bilateral-meeting/): ‘We Need To Be Bolder, Bigger, Ambitious’: Jaishankar On Bilateral Meeting With US Marco Rubio
- [From Sky to Sty: Flight Attendant Quits Job To Become Pig Farmer, Earns Fortune In Just 2 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/from-sky-to-sty-flight-attendant-quits-job-to-become-pig-farmer-earns-fortune-in-just-2-months/): Yang Yanxi, originally from Heilongjiang province in Northeastern China, worked as a flight attendant in Shanghai Airlines for five years after graduating
- [‘I don’t sleep:’ US immigrant communities brace for Trump crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/i-dont-sleep-us-immigrant-communities-brace-for-trump-crackdown/): Trump has rolled back a decade-old policy prohibiting immigration arrests at schools, churches and hospitals.
- [After the pause in Israel’s war on Gaza: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/after-the-pause-in-israels-war-on-gaza-whats-next/): After 15 months of relentless killing and destruction, Israel signed a ceasefire deal with Hamas. What’s next?
- [Palestinian’s last moments before being killed by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/palestinians-last-moments-before-being-killed-by-israeli-forces/): Palestinian Ahmed Obeidi’s family filmed the final moments of his life before he was shot dead.
- [Prince Harry settles legal claim against Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspapers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/prince-harry-settles-legal-claim-against-rupert-murdochs-uk-newspapers/): Publisher agrees to pay ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claims
- [For Trudeau’s successor, safeguarding Canada’s economy a ‘daunting’ task](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/for-trudeaus-successor-safeguarding-canadas-economy-a-daunting-task/): Domestic pressures and US tariff threat pose major challenges for Justin Trudeau’s successor.
- [Iran says Swiss national who died in custody photographed military sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/iran-says-swiss-national-who-died-in-custody-photographed-military-sites/): Iran’s judiciary maintains that the unidentified man died by suicide after being arrested for espionage.
- [Houthis 'Coordinate' Israel-Linked Galaxy Crew's Release With Hamas, Trump Plans Middle East Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/houthis-coordinate-israel-linked-galaxy-crews-release-with-hamas-trump-plans-middle-east-visit/): Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader more than a year after they seized the Bahamas-flagged vessel off the Yemeni Red Sea coast, Houthi-owned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday.It said the crew were handed to Oman “in coordination” with the three-day-old ceasefire in Gaza’s war between Israel and Palestinian militant […]
- [Sikh Youth Killed In Gang-related Shooting In Canada, Cops Say 'Targeted Attack'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/sikh-youth-killed-in-gang-related-shooting-in-canada-cops-say-targeted-attack/): Police identified the victim as Gurvinder Uppal, 29, who they said was killed in a “targeted attack”. This came over a month after an Indian-origin man was shot dead in Edmonton.
- [‘Get Armed To Survive, Don't Save On Security Spending’: Poland Tells Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/get-armed-to-survive-dont-save-on-security-spending-poland-tells-europe/): Donald Tusk, Poland PM, indicated to the European Parliament that they agree to Donald Trump’s proposal to increase defence spending.
- ['Make A Deal': Trump Reaches Out To Russia's Putin Over Ukraine, Then Fires A Sanction Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/make-a-deal-trump-reaches-out-to-russias-putin-over-ukraine-then-fires-a-sanction-warning/): Trump said he would have no choice but to impose sanctions on Russian exports if a deal is not finalised to end the Ukraine conflict. The US President had vowed a quick resolution to the war.
- ['Bhakt NRI Friends...': Memes Flood Internet As Indian Immigrants' Fate Hang In Balance After Trump's Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/bhakt-nri-friends-memes-flood-internet-as-indian-immigrants-fate-hang-in-balance-after-trumps-order/): Many users playfully advised NRIs to come back following Trump’s order affecting US’ immigration.
- [Rare southern snowstorm blankets US Gulf Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/rare-southern-snowstorm-blankets-us-gulf-coast/): “Dangerously cold temperatures” and record snow have blanketed large sections of the US Gulf Coast.
- [Why has US President Trump removed sanctions on Israeli settlers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/why-has-us-president-trump-removed-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers/): The Israeli far-right has celebrated Trump lifting sanctions imposed on some settlers by his predecessor Joe Biden.
- [Crew Of Galaxy Leader, Kidnapped By Houthis A Year Ago, Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/crew-of-galaxy-leader-kidnapped-by-houthis-a-year-ago-released/): The Houthi militants handed over the crew to Omani authorities and said the move was in support of the ceasefire agreement.
- [Man Kills Wife Before Taking His Life, Confesses To Murder In Chilling Facebook Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/man-kills-wife-before-taking-his-life-confesses-to-murder-in-chilling-facebook-post/): The shooting took place at the couple’s five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, located 18 miles southwest of Raleigh
- [‘Monumental Victory’: Prince Harry Basks In Legal Triumph Over The Sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/monumental-victory-prince-harry-basks-in-legal-triumph-over-the-sun/): Harry sued Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers for illegally obtaining private information about him from 1996 till 2011.
- [Trump ‘scraps’ birthright citizenship: Who will it affect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-scraps-birthright-citizenship-who-will-it-affect/): Trump’s supporters say the programme has been misused as several Democrat-led states file a legal challenge.
- [Trump administration orders DEI employees to be put on leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-administration-orders-dei-employees-to-be-put-on-leave/): US president is pursuing an aggressive push against diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.
- [Yemen’s Houthis release crew of seized ship after Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/yemens-houthis-release-crew-of-seized-ship-after-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): The Houthis have warned they will resume attacks on international commercial shipping if Israel reneges on Gaza truce.
- [Stargate: What is Trump’s new $500bn AI project?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/stargate-what-is-trumps-new-500bn-ai-project/): AI giants join forces for a massive project aimed at growing technology in the United States.
- [Rishi Sunak’s To Move To California? Former UK PM Takes Up New Roles At Oxford, Stanford](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/rishi-sunaks-to-move-to-california-former-uk-pm-takes-up-new-roles-at-oxford-stanford/): Rishi Sunak will join Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government and Stanford’s Hoover Institution. He remains an MP for Richmond and Northallerton, denying rumors of moving to California.
- [Germany Stabbing: Man From Afghanistan Knifes 41-Year-Old, Toddler To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/germany-stabbing-man-from-afghanistan-knifes-41-year-old-toddler-to-death/): The 28-year-old also injured two others. The attack took place in the city of Aschaffenburg.
- [Over a million people flee to South Sudan as Sudan conflict grinds on: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/over-a-million-people-flee-to-south-sudan-as-sudan-conflict-grinds-on-un/): The war in Sudan erupted in April 2023, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army (SAF).
- [Chain Pulling Or Fire Rumours? What Led To Train Tragedy In Maharashtra's Jalgaon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/chain-pulling-or-fire-rumours-what-led-to-train-tragedy-in-maharashtras-jalgaon/): Ayush Prasad, the District Commissioner of Jalgaon, said that people may have jumped from the train due to a rumour of a fire and then were struck by another train.
- [Top Hezbollah Leader Sheikh Hammadi Gunned Down Outside His Lebanon Residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/top-hezbollah-leader-sheikh-hammadi-gunned-down-outside-his-lebanon-residence/): So far nobody has claimed the responsibility for the killing of Hezbollah leader Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hammadi.
- [The defence of Elon Musk’s salute is a symptom of a much deeper problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/the-defence-of-elon-musks-salute-is-a-symptom-of-a-much-deeper-problem/): There is a renewed attempt in the US, Europe and beyond to minimise and sanitise the horrors of Nazism. 
- [Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/panama-and-china-push-back-against-trumps-canal-threats/): Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere.
- [Why is ‘anti-Semitism watchdog’ ADL defending Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/why-is-anti-semitism-watchdog-adl-defending-elon-musks-nazi-salute/): A group that says it fights anti-Semitism rushed to defend Elon Musk over his apparent Nazi salutes.
- [Israel’s top general resigns over Oct 7 failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/israels-top-general-resigns-over-oct-7-failures/): Israel’s army chief has resigned over security and intelligence ‘failures’ of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct 7 2023.
- [What Is Stargate? Unveiled By Trump, A $500 Billion AI Project Backed by OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/what-is-stargate-unveiled-by-trump-a-500-billion-ai-project-backed-by-openai-softbank-oracle/): The US under Trump is embarking on a $500 billion AI infrastructure project, with Trump unveiling Stargate to secure global leadership in the business-critical technology.
- [Colombia seeks to reassert control as rebel fighting kills over 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/colombia-seeks-to-reassert-control-as-rebel-fighting-kills-over-100/): Government sends troops into coca-rich northeast Catatumbo region in bid to quell hostilities among rebel groups.
- [Migrants stranded in Mexico as appointments to enter US cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/migrants-stranded-in-mexico-as-appointments-to-enter-us-cancelled/): Hope turns into despair for migrants when appointments to enter the US are revoked as Trump takes office.
- [Video: New videos capture extent of Gaza destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/video-new-videos-capture-extent-of-gaza-destruction/): Videos filmed in the first days of the Gaza ceasefire have shown the extent of the destruction there.
- [Sinner dominates De Minaur to reach Australian Open semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/sinner-dominates-de-minaur-to-reach-australian-open-semifinals/): Jannik Sinner, the defending Australian Open champion, destroyed local hope Alex De Minaur in just 108 minutes.
- [Did Trump lie in his second inaugural address?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/did-trump-lie-in-his-second-inaugural-address/): Did Donald Trump start his 2nd term telling the truth? We fact-check his inaugural address
- [EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/eu-must-boost-defence-spending-to-counter-russias-threat-says-kallas/): Russia poses an existential threat to the EU’s security, says foreign policy chief Kallas.
- [Deadly Israeli raid in Jenin leads to mass displacement, destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/deadly-israeli-raid-in-jenin-leads-to-mass-displacement-destruction/): Israeli forces continue operation in occupied West Bank city, a day after 10 Palestinians were killed.
- [Prince Harry Reaches Settlement With Murdoch Papers After Apology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/prince-harry-reaches-settlement-with-murdoch-papers-after-apology/): Prince Harry sued Murdoch’s papers over alleged phone hacking and unlawful information gathering.
- [See Trump’s reaction as bishop pleads for protection of minorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/see-trumps-reaction-as-bishop-pleads-for-protection-of-minorities/): Donald Trump’s reaction as a bishop made a direct plea to the US president to protect minorities.
- [Mapping 1,800 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank since October 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/mapping-1800-israeli-settler-attacks-in-the-west-bank-since-october-2023/): An average of four incidents of settler violence have taken place each day in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
- [Lewis Hamilton drives Ferrari F1 car for the first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/lewis-hamilton-drives-ferrari-f1-car-for-the-first-time/): The seven-time world champion delighted Italian fans with his debut behind the wheel of a 2023-specification F1 Ferrari.
- [Australia probes suspected foreign funding of anti-Semitic attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/australia-probes-suspected-foreign-funding-of-anti-semitic-attacks/): Police believe ‘foreign actors’ paying local criminals to commit crimes amid a surge in anti-Semitic incidents.
- [‘US Green Card Holder, Anti-Gaza War’: Who Was Abdelaziz Kaddi? The Man Who Stabbed Five In Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/us-green-card-holder-anti-gaza-war-who-was-abdelaziz-kaddi-the-man-who-stabbed-five-in-tel-aviv/): A foreign national stabbed five people in Israel’s Tel Aviv before being shot dead, Israeli authorities said. The stabbing incident took place in a bustling nightlife spot of Israel’s commercial capital on the evening of Jan. 21.”A terrorist with a knife started stabbing people on Nahalat Binyamin Street, wounding four civilians” before hurting a fifth […]
- [As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/as-gold-prices-surge-ghana-faces-looming-crisis-over-illegal-mining/): Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country’s rivers and soil, activists say.
- [‘Stargate’: Trump Announces Up To $500 Billion In AI Infrastructure Investment | US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/stargate-trump-announces-up-to-500-billion-in-ai-infrastructure-investment-us-president/): In a major announcement, former President Donald Trump revealed plans to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure under a new initiative dubbed “Stargate.” The investment aims to accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence, strengthen national security, and position the U.S. as a global leader in AI technology. This move comes amid growing global competition […]
- [Trump's Midnight Post Makes A Comeback. This Time It's For 'Nasty' Bishop Who Pleaded For Queers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trumps-midnight-post-makes-a-comeback-this-time-its-for-nasty-bishop-who-pleaded-for-queers/): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to criticise Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde who pleaded with him to show mercy on transgender people
- [Israel’s scorched earth campaign leaves Gaza in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/israels-scorched-earth-campaign-leaves-gaza-in-ruins/): As Palestinians return home, mounds of rubble stretch across Gaza’s refugee camps and cities.
- [Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/rescuers-in-indonesia-search-for-survivors-after-landslide-kills-19-in-java/): Heavy rains in Pekalongan cause a devastating landslide, blocking a main road and burying houses.
- [Exclusive: Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra's Future | Internal Security, Infra Plans | Davos News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/exclusive-devendra-fadnavis-on-maharashtras-future-internal-security-infra-plans-davos-news/): | In an exclusive conversation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shares his vision for the state’s future. Fadnavis emphasizes Maharashtra’s position as the powerhouse of the Indian economy and highlights the state’s achievements in internal security. He also discusses the government’s infrastructure plans, including the development of […]
- [Trump Pardons Dark Web 'Silk Road' Creator Ross Ulbricht. Here's Who He Is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-pardons-dark-web-silk-road-creator-ross-ulbricht-heres-who-he-is/): President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce his decision to grant clemency to ‘Silk Road’ creator Ross Ulbricht
- [Elon Musk’s First Public Appearance With Shivon Zilis: All About The Mother Of His 3 Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/elon-musks-first-public-appearance-with-shivon-zilis-all-about-the-mother-of-his-3-kids/): In a picture which has been widely shared on social media platform X, Elon Musk is seen interacting with Ivanka Trump as Shivon Zilis looks on
- [Customised Cancer Treatment In 48 Hours? Trump’s $500B AI Plan Stargate Sparks Hopes And Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/customised-cancer-treatment-in-48-hours-trumps-500b-ai-plan-stargate-sparks-hopes-and-debate/): The project- named Stargate- was launched by OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle in order to provide new technology with the help of large data centers based in Texas.
- [Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/turkiyes-victory-party-leader-umit-ozdag-faces-trial-for-inciting-hatred/): Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots.
- [Turkiye arrests nine amid anger over deadly hotel fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/turkiye-arrests-nine-amid-anger-over-deadly-hotel-fire/): Questions rise over safety measures at the Grand Kartal Hotel at a ski resort in the Bolu Mountains.
- [‘Skull without a jaw’: Gaza survivors search for what remains of the dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/skull-without-a-jaw-gaza-survivors-search-for-what-remains-of-the-dead/): Palestinians are taking the opportunity provided by the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to search for the remains of loved ones.
- [Historic Snowstorm Hits US South, 4 Killed And More Than 2,100 Flights Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/historic-snowstorm-hits-us-south-4-killed-and-more-than-2100-flights-cancelled/): The area around New Orleans, Louisiana is facing blizzard-like whiteout conditions and the US is battling the worst snowfall since 1963
- [‘Smarter Than AI? Not A Chance’, Says OpenAI's Sam Altman About His Future Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/smarter-than-ai-not-a-chance-says-openais-sam-altman-about-his-future-child/): Sam Altman reflected on what skills his kid might need to thrive in an AI-driven world as he said that in the time to come raw intelligence will take a backseat.
- [US' Marco Rubio Calls Quad Nations "Allies", But India Says "Partner & Friend" Instead | Quad Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/us-marco-rubio-calls-quad-nations-allies-but-india-says-partner-friend-instead-quad-meet/): | In a recent development, US Senator Marco Rubio referred to the Quad countries as “allies”, but India has chosen to describe itself as a “partner and friend” instead. This distinction sets India apart from US allies Australia and Japan. What implications does this have for the future of the Quad alliance? Watch to find […]
- [Most Canadians Want An Immediate Election. Reason? Donald Trump And His ‘Threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/most-canadians-want-an-immediate-election-reason-donald-trump-and-his-threats/): Justin Trudeau’s leadership also received a favourable response in the survey as six in ten (59%) think he should be leading the response against Donald Trump’s threats.
- [Superb Swiatek, resilient Keys set up Australian Open semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/superb-swiatek-resilient-keys-set-up-australian-open-semifinal/): Swiatek continues her ruthless run with a straight-sets win over Navarro as Keys stages comeback to beat Svitolina.
- [Israel launches deadly raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/israel-launches-deadly-raid-on-occupied-west-banks-jenin-refugee-camp/): Israeli forces kill at least 10 people and injure dozens in an assault expected to last several days.
- [Have Trump’s tariff threats helped China boost its exports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/have-trumps-tariff-threats-helped-china-boost-its-exports/): Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on China from February.
- ['Most Relatable Family': JD, Usha Vance & Kids Steal Spotlight At Trump's Inauguration Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/most-relatable-family-jd-usha-vance-kids-steal-spotlight-at-trumps-inauguration-parade/): JD Vance was accompanied by his Indian-American Usha Chilukuri and their three children Ewan, 7, Vivek, 4, and Mirabel, 3, as he took oath as the 50th US Vice-President.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,063](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1063/): Here are the key developments on the 1,063rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Places All Federal Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Staff On Paid Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/donald-trump-places-all-federal-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-staff-on-paid-leave/): The memo informed that all the employees will be put on paid administrative leave as the agencies prepare to close all DEI-related offices.
- [Death Toll In Turkey Ski Resort Fire Rises To 76, More Than 50 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/death-toll-in-turkey-ski-resort-fire-rises-to-76-more-than-50-injured/): The government appointed six prosecutors to lead an investigation into the blaze, which is believed to have started in the hotel’s restaurant section
- [India Resilient To US' WHO Shake-Up, But Global Health Plans, Funding Face Uncertainty: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/india-resilient-to-us-who-shake-up-but-global-health-plans-funding-face-uncertainty-experts/): Public health experts believe that shortfall in funding due to United States’ decision to exit the World Health Organization is likely to be compensated by China, European Union and BRICS nations, and the real impact would be visible only after one-two years
- [Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Legally Challenged By 22 Democratic-Led States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-legally-challenged-by-22-democratic-led-states/): At issue in these cases is the right to citizenship granted to anyone born in the US, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
- ['Big Money, High Quality People': Trump Announces $500 Billion Joint AI Venture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/big-money-high-quality-people-trump-announces-500-billion-joint-ai-venture/): The joint venture – Stargate – between OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank will start building out data centres and electricity generation for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas.
- [Who Is Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop Who Made A Plea To Trump On LGBTQ, Immigrants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/who-is-mariann-edgar-budde-bishop-who-made-a-plea-to-trump-on-lgbtq-immigrants/): Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde On Donald Trump: Mariaan Edgar Budde is the spiritual leader for 86 Episcopal congregations and ten Episcopal schools in the Columbia district and four Maryland counties.
- [Marco Rubio Sends Clear Warning To China Over Its Actions In Sea In First Quad Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/marco-rubio-sends-clear-warning-to-china-over-its-actions-in-sea-in-first-quad-meet/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held Quad ministerial meeting with his counterparts India’s S Jaishankar, Australia’s Penny Wong and Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya in Washington DC
- [Trump announces $500bn ‘Stargate’ venture to build up AI infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-announces-500bn-stargate-venture-to-build-up-ai-infrastructure/): US president says venture will be the largest AI infrastructure project in history ‘by far’.
- [Is Donald Trump Open To Elon Musk Buying TikTok? US President's Crisp Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/is-donald-trump-open-to-elon-musk-buying-tiktok-us-presidents-crisp-reply/): TikTok was taken offline temporarily for users shortly before a law that said it must be sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance on national security grounds, or be banned, took effect.
- [S Jaishankar Attends First Quad Meet In Trump 2.0, Meets Secretary Of State Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/s-jaishankar-attends-first-quad-meet-in-trump-2-0-meets-secretary-of-state-rubio/): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is on a US visit after receiving an invitation from the US government for Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony as the country’s 47th president
- [Justin Trudeau Says Canada Will ‘Respond Robustly’ If Trump Imposes ‘Unfair Tariffs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/justin-trudeau-says-canada-will-respond-robustly-if-trump-imposes-unfair-tariffs/): Donald Trump said that his administration will impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico from as early as February 1.
- [Donald Trump Says He Doesn’t Want To Stop H-1B Visa: ‘US Needs Very Competent People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/donald-trump-says-he-doesnt-want-to-stop-h-1b-visa-us-needs-very-competent-people/): Donald Trump On H1B Visa: US President Donald Trump said that he likes “very competent people” coming into the country at all levels.
- [Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-pardons-ross-ulbricht-creator-of-dark-web-marketplace-silk-road/): Ulbricht was given two life sentences, plus 40 years for running a site that allegedly facilitated $183m in drug sales.
- [ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/adl-faces-backlash-for-defending-elon-musks-raised-arm-gesture/): After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute.
- [Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-administration-removes-four-star-coast-guard-leader-in-firing-spree/): Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
- [Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-rescinds-guidance-protecting-sensitive-areas-from-immigration-raids/): For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.
- [‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/there-will-be-changes-marco-rubio-confirmed-as-us-secretary-of-state/): In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
- [Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/controversial-raphinha-winner-seals-nine-goal-thriller-for-barca-at-benfica/): Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
- [Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/xi-and-putin-discuss-relations-with-trump-ukraine-and-taiwan/): Leaders discussed their prospective contacts with new US administration during a wide-ranging video call, Kremlin says.
- [Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trumps-un-ambassador-pick-says-israel-has-biblical-right-to-west-bank/): At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US’s defence of Israel and advance Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda.
- [M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/m23-rebels-seize-key-eastern-drc-town-of-minova/): Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
- [How is the world viewing Donald Trump’s inaugural address?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/how-is-the-world-viewing-donald-trumps-inaugural-address/): The US president laid out a populist agenda in speech to the nation.
- [Israeli Army Chief Resigns, Opposition Asks Netanyahu to 'Follow Lead', Hamas To Free Four Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/israeli-army-chief-resigns-opposition-asks-netanyahu-to-follow-lead-hamas-to-free-four-hostages/): Israeli military chief Major-General Herzi Halevi quit citing what he described as his responsibility for “failure” during the Hamas-led attack. In a statement, Halevi says he is leaving the military after “recognizing my responsibility for the failure of the IDF on October 7.”Until March 6, Halevi said, he will complete the investigations into the October […]
- ['Legacy Media Is Pure...': Musk Responds To Backlash Over 'Nazi Salute' Gesture At Trump Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/legacy-media-is-pure-musk-responds-to-backlash-over-nazi-salute-gesture-at-trump-event/): Elon Musk faced backlash after making two consecutive hand gestures during an event celebrating Trump’s inauguration, which drew comparisons to a Nazi salute.
- [First raft of lawsuits target US birthright citizenship, other Trump orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/first-raft-of-lawsuits-target-us-birthright-citizenship-other-trump-orders/): Donald Trump signs record 26 executive orders on second term’s first day, including an effort to restrict citizenship.
- [Far-right Oath Keepers, ex-Proud Boys leaders released after Trump pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/far-right-oath-keepers-ex-proud-boys-leaders-released-after-trump-pardons/): Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, who received some of longest sentences for the US Capitol attack, freed from prison.
- [Trump’s pick for UN ambassador dodges question on Palestinian rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/trumps-pick-for-un-ambassador-dodges-question-on-palestinian-rights/): Elise Stefanik refused to say whether she believes Palestinians have a right to self-determination.
- [Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/qatar-pm-hopes-palestinian-authority-will-return-to-gaza-when-war-ends/): Sheikh Mohammed says Palestinians in Gaza – and not any other country – should dictate the way the enclave is governed.
- [Who In Israel Has Resigned Over The Oct 7 Security Breakdown, And Who Hasn't?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/who-in-israel-has-resigned-over-the-oct-7-security-breakdown-and-who-hasnt/): Netanyahu, who was prime minister for all but one of the 14 years leading up to the attack, has not taken responsibility.
- [Exclusive-Pakistan Says It Has Agreed $1 Billion Loan With Two Middle East Banks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/exclusive-pakistan-says-it-has-agreed-1-billion-loan-with-two-middle-east-banks/): The loans were short-term, or up to one year, Aurangzeb added.
- [‘Vast Majority Aren’t Criminals’: Bishop Urges Trump To Have Mercy On Immigrants | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/vast-majority-arent-criminals-bishop-urges-trump-to-have-mercy-on-immigrants-video/): Washington’s Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made the request at the interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation at the Washington National Cathedral.
- ['He Can Call It Whatever He Wants': Mexico's President Amused By Trump's Order To Rename Gulf Of Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/he-can-call-it-whatever-he-wants-mexicos-president-amused-by-trumps-order-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico/): Sheinbaum on Tuesday had been working through the raft of executive orders from Trump that relate to Mexico.
- [Prince Harry court battle against Murdoch UK newspapers delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/21/prince-harry-court-battle-against-murdoch-uk-newspapers-delayed/): British prince and former senior MP Tom Watson are suing News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful activities.
- [Thousands Evacuated In Los Angeles As Fast Moving New Hughes Fire Rages In Southern California | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/thousands-evacuated-in-los-angeles-as-fast-moving-new-hughes-fire-rages-in-southern-california-us/): A new, fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands of people to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes fire ignited 45 miles north-west of the city of Los Angeles, near Castaic Lake in a mountainous area that borders several residential areas […]
- [Sudanese army battles RSF over control of oil refinery near Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/sudanese-army-battles-rsf-over-control-of-oil-refinery-near-khartoum/): The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are fighting for control over the al-Jili oil refinery.
- [Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/western-liberals-have-lessons-to-learn-from-austrias-far-right-turn/): Putin-friendly, far-right FPO’s imminent rise to power in Austria is a direct consequence of liberal, centrist failings.
- [What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-on-workplace-diversity-programmes-say/): The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.
- [‘Innocent Gesture’: Argentina President Milei Defends Elon Musk, Slams ‘Wokeism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/innocent-gesture-argentina-president-milei-defends-elon-musk-slams-wokeism/): Argentina’s President Javier Milei defended Elon Musk’s hand salute, criticized “woke ideology,” and praised leaders like Trump and Netanyahu at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- [Activists Project Image Of Elon Musk’s Raised-Arm Salute With ‘Heil’ Next To It On Tesla Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/activists-project-image-of-elon-musks-raised-arm-salute-with-heil-next-to-it-on-tesla-plant/): German group the Center for Political Beauty and British activists Led by Donkeys were behind the act, the groups said.
- [Iran Close to Making 5 Nuclear Bombs? China Sends ‘1000 Tons of Missile Fuel’, Khamenei Slams Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/iran-close-to-making-5-nuclear-bombs-china-sends-1000-tons-of-missile-fuel-khamenei-slams-trump/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei denied claims that Iran was weakened after over a year of conflict with Israel, challenging enemies to test Tehran’s resilience. He rebuffed statements from Trump, Biden, and Netanyahu, who highlighted Iran’s reduced influence in the region. Meanwhile, IAEA Chief Grossi warned of insufficient monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program as Tehran’s stockpile […]
- [ISI Chief's Dhaka Visit Points To Pakistan's 'Northeast India Ambition', Say Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/isi-chiefs-dhaka-visit-points-to-pakistans-northeast-india-ambition-say-intelligence-sources/): The meeting between ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik and Bangladeshi general Muhammad Faizur Rahman has set alarm bells ringing for India amid rising security concerns along its eastern and northeastern borders
- [As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/as-trump-turns-to-fossil-fuels-europe-sprints-ahead-with-renewables/): Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.
- [Trump latest: Executive orders, DEI shake-up and the US-Mexico border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-latest-executive-orders-dei-shake-up-and-the-us-mexico-border/): We delve into the latest news and updates from the Trump administration.
- [Keys defeats Swiatek to reach Australian Open final against Sabalenka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/keys-defeats-swiatek-to-reach-australian-open-final-against-sabalenka/): Sabalenka will aim for a third straight Australian Open title against Keys, who eliminated Swiatek in a three-set epic.
- [For US Conservatives, DEI is code for ‘Don’t Ever Integrate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/for-us-conservatives-dei-is-code-for-dont-ever-integrate/): The end goal of the war against affirmative action is to return the US to a state of quasi-legal racial segregation.
- [MBS Pledges $600 Billion Investments During Call With Trump, Witkoff Hopes To Expand Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/mbs-pledges-600-billion-investments-during-call-with-trump-witkoff-hopes-to-expand-abraham-accords/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. The two spoke on phone on Jan. 22 during which MBS told Trump that Riyadh would massively expand its investments and trade with the US. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler passed on congratulations from his father, during the call, […]
- [Reprieve For Meta In India As Tribunal Suspends Five-Year Data Sharing Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/reprieve-for-meta-in-india-as-tribunal-suspends-five-year-data-sharing-ban/): CCI in November imposed a ban on data-sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta entities.
- [Mapping the Hughes wildfire that is scorching the Los Angeles mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/mapping-the-hughes-wildfire-that-is-scorching-the-los-angeles-mountains/): New wildfire scorches 3,750 hectares (9,266 acres) near Castaic Lake, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Los Angeles.
- [Video: Dozens of panda cubs brought together for Lunar New Year celebration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/video-dozens-of-panda-cubs-brought-together-for-lunar-new-year-celebration/): Conservation groups in China’s Sichuan province brought dozens of panda cubs together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
- [What’s going on in the occupied West Bank, and why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/whats-going-on-in-the-occupied-west-bank-and-why-now/): Almost as soon as Israeli leaders agreed to the Gaza ceasefire, they launched another assault in the occupied West Bank.
- [Palestinians clean up the rubble of their destroyed homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/palestinians-clean-up-the-rubble-of-their-destroyed-homes/): Palestinians returning to their destroyed homes in Gaza have begun to clean up the rubble.
- [Sean Curran, Who Rushed To Help Trump During Assassination Bid, Is Named US Secret Service Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/sean-curran-who-rushed-to-help-trump-during-assassination-bid-is-named-us-secret-service-director/): US President Donald Trump nominated Sean Curran, the head of his personal security detail, as the director of the Secret Service. Curran was one of the Secret Service agents who helped protect Trump during a failed assassination bid at an election rally in Pennsylvania last year. “Sean is a Great Patriot, who has protected my […]
- [First Turkish Airlines Plane Lands In Syria In 13 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/first-turkish-airlines-plane-lands-in-syria-in-13-years/): Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi also landed in Syria with 344 passengers and aid.
- [ChatGPT Down For Millions Globally, Users Spark Meme Fest On X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/chatgpt-down-for-millions-globally-users-spark-meme-fest-on-x/): Users on social media site X complained that they were not able to access the site.
- [Spiralling inequality won’t fix itself. We need a movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/spiralling-inequality-wont-fix-itself-we-need-a-movement/): We must push for alternatives to the current world order.
- [New wildfire near LA turns sky orange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/new-wildfire-near-la-turns-sky-orange/): A new wildfire north of Los Angeles in the US turned skies orange and triggered mandatory evacuation orders.
- [Death toll in deadly Indonesia flooding, landslides rises to 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/death-toll-in-deadly-indonesia-flooding-landslides-rises-to-21/): Rescuers retrieved four more bodies after they resumed their search, bringing the death toll to 21.
- [Taiwan to cull 120,000 green iguanas to restore ‘balance of nature’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/taiwan-to-cull-120000-green-iguanas-to-restore-balance-of-nature/): Experts say May and June are hatching periods, the most appropriate time to catch larvae and juveniles.
- [From Cameroon to Nigeria, separatist conflicts keep children out of school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/from-cameroon-to-nigeria-separatist-conflicts-keep-children-out-of-school/): In Cameroon’s southwest and Nigeria’s southeast, violence has disrupted the education of hundreds of thousands.
- [Gabon heads for April 12 presidential polls in bid to end military rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/gabon-heads-for-april-12-presidential-polls-in-bid-to-end-military-rule/): Interim leader Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in August 2023, is expected to run for president.
- [‘We see you’: How a Russian spy ship prompted a UK scramble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/we-see-you-how-a-russian-spy-ship-prompted-a-uk-scramble/): Secretary of State for Defence John Healey said the Russian spy ship entered British waters on Monday.
- [Two Palestinians killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/two-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-tank-fire-in-southern-gaza/): Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire after an agreement that went into effect on Sunday.
- [IDF "Kills" Two Gunmen In Jenin With 'Pressure Cooker' Tactic, Fierce Clashes With PIJ In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/idf-kills-two-gunmen-in-jenin-with-pressure-cooker-tactic-fierce-clashes-with-pij-in-west-bank/): Israeli soldiers and Shin Bet agents reportedly killed two Palestinian gunmen near the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on January 22. A source told Times of Israel that the two men were killed in the Wadi Burqin area following a raid that lasted four hours.A16-year-old boy is also said to be among […]
- [Meta Denies Of Forcing Users To Follow Donald Trump’s Administration’s Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/meta-denies-of-forcing-users-to-follow-donald-trumps-administrations-accounts/): Meta said the follow and unfollow requests are taking time to go through as these accounts are changing hands.
- [‘Apologise For Anti-Pakistan Propaganda To Get Starlink Approval’: Pakistan To Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/apologise-for-anti-pakistan-propaganda-to-get-starlink-approval-pakistan-to-musk/): Pakistani senators want Musk to apologise for saying that Pakistani-origin men sexually abused women in the UK over a period of many years in Rotherham.
- [Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Embark On Two-Day China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-to-embark-on-two-day-china-visit/): Vikram Misri will attend the meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism in Beijing.
- [Sudan’s army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/sudans-army-battles-rsf-for-control-of-oil-refinery-near-khartoum/): Fighting also reported in el-Fasher after RSF issued ultimatum to army to leave its last stronghold in the country.
- [NATO Countries Must Pay 'Fair Share' Before Enlarging Alliance: US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/nato-countries-must-pay-fair-share-before-enlarging-alliance-us-envoy/): The envoy blasted Trump’s predecessor for not speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the new US president was pressuring Ukraine and Russia “to the table”
- [Russia Sees ‘No New Elements’ In Trump’s Sanctions Threat, Remains Ready For ‘Equal Dialogue’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/russia-sees-no-new-elements-in-trumps-sanctions-threat-remains-ready-for-equal-dialogue/): Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin is recording all nuances and are observing Donald Trump’s statements.
- [Israeli Raid Forces Hundreds Of Palestinians To Leave Refugee Camp In West Bank: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/israeli-raid-forces-hundreds-of-palestinians-to-leave-refugee-camp-in-west-bank-report/): Jenin governor Kamal Abu al-Rub said hundreds of camp residents were leaving after being asked by the Israeli army but the IDF says it did not issue any such order.
- [Israeli army continues deadly raid in Jenin, two more killed in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/israeli-army-continues-deadly-raid-in-jenin-two-more-killed-in-west-bank/): Israel’s Iron Wall campaign targets Palestinian occupied territory after Gaza truce, intensifying West Bank operations.
- [Omar Marmoush signs with Man City on transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/omar-marmoush-signs-with-man-city-on-transfer-from-eintracht-frankfurt/): After weeks of speculation, Marmoush agrees to a deal with the Premier League champions that runs until 2029.
- [New Wildfire Near Los Angeles Engulfs 9,400 Acres | California Wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/new-wildfire-near-los-angeles-engulfs-9400-acres-california-wildfire/): A new wildfire near Los Angeles has rapidly spread, engulfing 9,400 acres of land. The fire, which erupted in the California region, is currently threatening homes and prompting evacuations as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blaze. As California continues to battle frequent wildfires, this new incident adds to the growing concerns about fire safety, […]
- [IDF Admits Hamas Commander It Declared Dead in May 2024, is Alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/idf-admits-hamas-commander-it-declared-dead-in-may-2024-is-alive/): In a surprising turn of events, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has admitted that a Hamas commander, who they had previously declared dead in May 2024, is actually still alive. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Senate Committees To Confirm Trump's Cabinet Choices In Marathon Sessions Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/senate-committees-to-confirm-trumps-cabinet-choices-in-marathon-sessions-today/): Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20. His nominees will appear for back-to-back meetings today at Capitol Hill.
- [Trump Dials Saudi Prince MBS For First Call To Foreign Leader Since Taking Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-dials-saudi-prince-mbs-for-first-call-to-foreign-leader-since-taking-office/): After his inauguration, Donald Trump talked about possibly heading to Saudi Arabia again as his first foreign trip, like he did in 2017.
- [Crew of hijacked ship Galaxy Leader freed by Yemen’s Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/crew-of-hijacked-ship-galaxy-leader-freed-by-yemens-houthis/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader vessel that they seized in November 2023.
- [Why is Donald Trump pivoting to fossil fuels?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/why-is-donald-trump-pivoting-to-fossil-fuels/): The president says he is unleashing oil in a dramatic U-turn in US energy policy.
- [One killed in Ukraine as Trump threatens Russia with sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/one-killed-in-ukraine-as-trump-threatens-russia-with-sanctions/): Exchange of fire intensifies as Moscow and Kyiv vie for advantage in early days of Trump’s new term.
- [Video: Thai same-sex couples marry as equality law takes effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/video-thai-same-sex-couples-marry-as-equality-law-takes-effect/): Hundreds of gay couples have married in Thailand as a new law took effect that allows same-sex unions.
- [US Capitol Rioter, Who Got Pardon From Donald Trump, Arrested On Weapons Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-capitol-rioter-who-got-pardon-from-donald-trump-arrested-on-weapons-charges/): Daniel Ball was taken into custody on a separate indictment returned by federal prosecutors in Florida that charged him for unlawfully possessing a gun as a felon.
- [Houthis Release Galaxy Leader Crew “in Support Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/houthis-release-galaxy-leader-crew-in-support-gaza-ceasefire/): he Houthis have recently released the crew members of the Galaxy Leader, a ship that was seized earlier. This move is being seen as a gesture to support the ceasefire efforts in Gaza. The release has drawn attention to ongoing conflicts in the region and highlights the complex international dynamics surrounding the situation. The release […]
- [Trump To Relist Houthis As “Terrorists," 162 Bodies Recovered in Gaza, Israel 'Kills' PIJ Fighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-to-relist-houthis-as-terrorists-162-bodies-recovered-in-gaza-israel-kills-pij-fighter/): The Israeli military said on Jan. 22 that it had killed an Islamic Jihad fighter in Gaza. It’s the first such reported death since the start of a ceasefire with Hamas in the Palestinian territory.The Israel Defence Forces said its troops in southern Gaza “identified several armed suspects who posed a threat.” The IDF said […]
- [Vietnam police announce dismantling of $1.2bn money laundering ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/vietnam-police-announce-dismantling-of-1-2bn-money-laundering-ring/): Police in Da Nang say bust is biggest money laundering case ever exposed in the central coastal city.
- [QUAD Meet 2025 | Had Brief Discussion With Rubio, Waltz On Situation In Bangladesh: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/quad-meet-2025-had-brief-discussion-with-rubio-waltz-on-situation-in-bangladesh-jaishankar/): | EAM S Jaishankar had a brief discussion on Bangladesh with newly-appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Is Kamala Harris Blaming Her Husband For Election Loss? Report Points To His Affairs, Scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/is-kamala-harris-blaming-her-husband-for-election-loss-report-points-to-his-affairs-scandals/): A report, citing alleged scandals and affairs, has claimed that Kamala Harris is blaming her husband, Doug Emhoff, for her 2024 presidential election loss.
- [Elon Musk Calls To 'Defund' Wikipedia. Trans Daughter Weighs In On His 'Nazi Salute' Like Gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/elon-musk-calls-to-defund-wikipedia-trans-daughter-weighs-in-on-his-nazi-salute-like-gesture/): Elon Musk, who has been facing criticism for waking his right arm in what appeared to many a “Nazi salute”, is now trolling Wikipedia and calling for its defunding
- [Real Madrid first club to generate billion-euro revenue in a season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/real-madrid-first-club-to-generate-billion-euro-revenue-in-a-season/): LaLiga giants top the Football Money League ahead of Manchester City and PSG, as Manchester United climb up to fourth.
- [Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after Donald Trump’s Paris exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/bloomberg-to-fund-un-climate-body-after-donald-trumps-paris-exit/): Bloomberg pledges financial support to UN climate body following Trump’s exit from the Paris Agreement.
- [New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/new-rapidly-growing-wildfire-breaks-out-north-of-los-angeles/): A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, evacuations ordered for 31,000 people.
- ['PM Modi's Special Envoy Is Treated...': Jaishankar On His Front Row Seat At Trump's Swearing-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/pm-modis-special-envoy-is-treated-jaishankar-on-his-front-row-seat-at-trumps-swearing-in/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the swearing-in ceremony of US President Donald Trump and had Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s letter for the president
- [As Trump vows to end war, Ukraine’s deep strikes weaken Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/as-trump-vows-to-end-war-ukraines-deep-strikes-weaken-russia/): Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and war production with increasing success.
- [Watch: JD Vance Calls Tour Of Trump's Oval Office One Of 'Coolest Moments Of Life'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/watch-jd-vance-calls-tour-of-trumps-oval-office-one-of-coolest-moments-of-life/): JD Vance made his first visit to the Oval Office after taking oath as the country’s vice-president
- [Davos 2025 Summit Updates | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Leads Indian Delegation | Trump News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/davos-2025-summit-updates-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-leads-indian-delegation-trump-news/): | “People of India have immense confidence in Modi government,” says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as he leads Indian delegation at Davos 2025 summit n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/minister-says-israel-applying-lessons-from-gaza-in-west-bank-operation/): Israel’s defence minister says military applying ‘method’ from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,064](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1064/): Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Trump Removes Ban On Discrimination In Federal Workplace. What is Equal Employment Opportunity Act Of 1965?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-removes-ban-on-discrimination-in-federal-workplace-what-is-equal-employment-opportunity-act-of-1965/): The six-decade-old executive order which was passed to ban discrimination in federal workplaces was rolled back by US President Donald Trump
- [US: 4 Cops Sustain Bullet Injuries In San Antonio Shooting, Scene Still Active](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-4-cops-sustain-bullet-injuries-in-san-antonio-shooting-scene-still-active/): According to the police, all four officers had suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the site is still active
- [Sean Curran, Who Rushed To Aid Trump During Assassination Bid, Named US Secret Service Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/sean-curran-who-rushed-to-aid-trump-during-assassination-bid-named-us-secret-service-director/): Sean Curran has been appointed the new Director of the US Secret Service, as Donald Trump praised his leadership and courage during an assassination attempt on him at a rally in Pennsylvania.
- [Donald Trump Opens Up On TikTok Security Risks, Immigration In First Interview Since Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/donald-trump-opens-up-on-tiktok-security-risks-immigration-in-first-interview-since-inauguration/): Donald Trump appeared in first television interview since his Jan 20 inauguration, and spoke in detail about TikTok security risks, illegal immigration into the US and Joe Biden’s pardons.
- [Jubilation as Thailand’s marriage equality law comes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/jubilation-as-thailands-marriage-equality-law-comes-into-effect/): Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.
- [South Korea’s anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/south-koreas-anti-graft-agency-recommends-insurrection-charges-for-yoon/): Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to ‘disrupt the constitutional order’.
- [Elon Musk Questions Trump-Backed AI Project, Attacks Sam Altman: 'They Don’t Have Money'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/elon-musk-questions-trump-backed-ai-project-attacks-sam-altman-they-dont-have-money/): Space X CEO Elon Musk raised questions over the value of the investment in the Stargate AI project which is backed by US President Donald Trump
- [‘Happy 20th Anniversary’: Trump, Melania Complete 2 Decades Of Marriage | A Look At Their Journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/happy-20th-anniversary-trump-melania-complete-2-decades-of-marriage-a-look-at-their-journey/): Donald Trump and his wife Melania completed 20 years of marriage on January 22. Trump shared a throwback picture of their wedding to wish his wife.
- [Hundreds Of LGBTQ+ Couples To Wed In Thailand As Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/hundreds-of-lgbtq-couples-to-wed-in-thailand-as-landmark-same-sex-marriage-law-takes-effect/): Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples full legal rights under the Marriage Equality Act.
- [Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-administration-promises-ironclad-support-for-philippines-security/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.
- [New Fire Near Los Angeles Burns Over 9,000 Acres, 31,000 People Ordered To Evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/new-fire-near-los-angeles-burns-over-9000-acres-31000-people-ordered-to-evacuate/): Los Angeles Wildfires: Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 8,000 acres (3,200 hectares) in just a few hours.
- [Elon Musk Wanted Vivek Ramaswamy ‘Out’ Of Trump’s DOGE Due To ‘Differences’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/elon-musk-wanted-vivek-ramaswamy-out-of-trumps-doge-due-to-differences-report/): Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced to drop out of the new DOGE in Trump 2.0. He is now planning to run for Ohio Governor, according to reports.
- [US House Clears Laken Riley Act In First Legislative Win For Trump's Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-house-clears-laken-riley-act-in-first-legislative-win-for-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): The Republican-led US Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, mandating pretrial detention for undocumented immigrants, marking a major early victory for President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- [New US wildfire rips through mountain area north of Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/new-us-wildfire-rips-through-mountain-area-north-of-los-angeles/): Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.
- [Trump begins process to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-begins-process-to-relist-yemens-houthis-as-terrorist-organisation/): US president orders aid agency to cut ties with entities that have paid rebel group or opposed efforts to counter it.
- [Musk clashes with OpenAI’s Altman over $500bn Stargate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/musk-clashes-with-openais-altman-over-500bn-stargate/): Hours after Trump announced the $500bn plan for Stargate, Musk questioned the value of the investment.
- [US military sends troops to Mexico border amid Trump immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-military-sends-troops-to-mexico-border-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown/): The deployment is part of Trump’s executive action to declare a ‘national emergency’ at the US’s southern border.
- [Real Madrid cruise past Salzburg, but Man City hit by PSG turnaround](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/real-madrid-cruise-past-salzburg-but-man-city-hit-by-psg-turnaround/): Holders Real Madrid keep alive automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, but PSG dent Man City hopes.
- [Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on US health agency reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trump-administration-orders-immediate-pause-on-us-health-agency-reports/): Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.
- [ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/icc-seeks-answers-after-italy-frees-libyan-war-crimes-suspect/): The Italian government unexpectedly freed Osama Elmasry Njeem because of a legal technicality.
- [Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/syria-foreign-minister-says-removing-sanctions-key-to-restoring-stability/): Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria’s new constitution will represent all of the country’s communities.
- [Teenager kills female student in Nashville school shooting, US police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/teenager-kills-female-student-in-nashville-school-shooting-us-police-say/): Police say that a 17-year-old student in the southern city of Nashville opened fire in a high school cafeteria.
- ["Not a Gift From US…” Panama Files UN Complaint Over Trump’s Threat to Seize Canal, Russia Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/not-a-gift-from-us-panama-files-un-complaint-over-trumps-threat-to-seize-canal-russia-warns/): Panama President Jose Raul Mulino rebuked US President Donald Trump’s claim on the Panama Canal, asserting it was not a US gift and belongs to Panama. At Davos, Mulino emphasized Panama’s sovereignty, rejecting foreign interference and adhering to neutrality. Panama filed a UN complaint over Trump’s threats and audited Hong Kong-linked port operators. Meanwhile, Russia […]
- [Death and displacement from Israeli operation across Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/death-and-displacement-from-israeli-operation-across-jenin/): The Israeli military is carrying out a destructive operation across the occupied West Bank’s Jenin.
- [Syria’s FM calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/syrias-fm-calls-on-economic-sanctions-to-be-lifted-for-stability/): Syria’s foreign minister calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability.
- ['Not Looking to Hurt Russia But' Trump Threatens Sanctions, Zelensky Reveals Putin's ‘Ultimatum’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/not-looking-to-hurt-russia-but-trump-threatens-sanctions-zelensky-reveals-putins-ultimatum/): US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin of sanctions and tariffs unless a deal to end the Ukraine war is made immediately. Trump praised Russia’s WWII contributions but emphasized the need for peace. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed Russia had demanded his resignation, offering pro-Russian Viktor Medvedchuk as his replacement. The ultimatum included recognizing Russian […]
- [How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/how-trumps-executive-orders-will-roll-out-if-courts-allow-them/): From Mount Denali to EVs, we break down 26 executive orders Donald Trump signed on his Inauguration Day.
- [Advocates and family react as Trump cancels Afghan refugee resettlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/advocates-and-family-react-as-trump-cancels-afghan-refugee-resettlement/): Afghans, some already approved to arrive in the US, are left in limbo after the president suspends refugee resettlement.
- [Irish parliament delays vote for prime minister after speaking rights row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/irish-parliament-delays-vote-for-prime-minister-after-speaking-rights-row/): The process of nominating a new prime minister led to widespread disorder and clashes.
- [Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/trumps-middle-east-envoy-will-enter-gaza-as-part-of-inspection-team/): Steve Witkoff says he seeks to assure the Gaza ceasefire deal will reach its second phase, despite Trump’s doubts.
- ['Clearly Prioritising Ties': Jaishankar Says Trump Admin Was Keen To Have India At Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/clearly-prioritising-ties-jaishankar-says-trump-admin-was-keen-to-have-india-at-inauguration/): Jaishankar made these comments while sharing his impressions of the Trump administration’s approach to India during a press conference in Washington DC
- ['Open To Legitimate Return Of Indian Citizens Who Went To US Illegally': Jaishankar In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/open-to-legitimate-return-of-indian-citizens-who-went-to-us-illegally-jaishankar-in-us/): As Trump has taken a strong stance on illegal immigration, a recent report claimed India has agreed to take back at least 18,000 Indians living illegally in the United States.
- ['They Don't Actually Have Money': Elon Musk Slams Trump-Backed Mega AI Venture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/they-dont-actually-have-money-elon-musk-slams-trump-backed-mega-ai-venture/): Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence called Stargate that would be led by Japanese giant SoftBank and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
- [Israel's War Goal Remains Unmet As Hamas Reclaims Gaza’s Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/israels-war-goal-remains-unmet-as-hamas-reclaims-gazas-streets/): Despite Israel unleashing a fierce bombardment of Gaza that left most of the territory in ruins, Hamas appears to have survived, dealing a blow to Netanyahu’s war objectives.
- [What does the future of Syria hold after the fall of the Assad regime?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/what-does-the-future-of-syria-hold-after-the-fall-of-the-assad-regime/): Today on The Stream: We ask Syrians what they think the future holds following the fall of the Assad regime.
- [‘The battlefield is about to shift’: West Bank braces for rising violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/the-battlefield-is-about-to-shift-west-bank-braces-for-rising-violence/): As Israel presses ahead with West Bank raid on Jenin, Palestinians fear more attacks from military and settlers.
- [Oxfam Report On Colonialism | Colonialism In India | UK News | #brasstacks With Zakka Jacob](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/22/oxfam-report-on-colonialism-colonialism-in-india-uk-news-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob/): UK extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, says Oxfam report Zakka Jacob decodes how British looted India Watch With Zakka Jacob n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Less than slaves’: The Palestinians detained by Israel despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/less-than-slaves-the-palestinians-detained-by-israel-despite-ceasefire/): Israel has arrested more Palestinians than it has released as a result of its ceasefire deal with Hamas.
- [Hamas names four Israeli captives to be released in latest ceasefire swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/hamas-names-four-israeli-captives-to-be-released-in-latest-ceasefire-swap/): Hamas says four female soldiers to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.
- [Australian Open women’s singles final preview: How to watch, follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/australian-open-womens-singles-final-preview-how-to-watch-follow-stream/): Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Madison Keys of the US are set for epic women’s singles final in Melbourne on Saturday.
- [How is education in Gaza defying Israel’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/how-is-education-in-gaza-defying-israels-war/): Teachers in tents keep the flame of learning burning brightly.
- [Delay In Release Leads To Indian Fisherman’s Death In Pakistan Jail, Eighth Case In 2 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/delay-in-release-leads-to-indian-fishermans-death-in-pakistan-jail-eighth-case-in-2-years/): This stands as the eighth such case where an Indian fisherman died in a Pakistan jail awaiting his release after completion of an ordered prison term.
- [Hamas Names Four Israeli Female Soldiers To Be Released In Gaza Hostage Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/hamas-names-four-israeli-female-soldiers-to-be-released-in-gaza-hostage-deal/): Hamas released the names of four Israeli hostages who are expected to be released on Saturday, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- ['Not In A Rush' Saudi Demands Palestine State For Ties with Israel As Trump Pushes Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/not-in-a-rush-saudi-demands-palestine-state-for-ties-with-israel-as-trump-pushes-abraham-accords/): Saudi officials expressed no rush to normalize relations with Israel, emphasizing prerequisites like a two-state solution. Trump, meanwhile, expects Saudi Arabia’s eventual inclusion in the Abraham Accords. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans trips to Saudi Arabia and Israel, focusing on a ceasefire deal and normalization talks. Trump seeks to bolster US-Saudi ties, urging $1 trillion […]
- [Arsenal’s Arteta eager to bolster attacking options in January window](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/arsenals-arteta-eager-to-bolster-attacking-options-in-january-window/): Manager says the club are looking for a new striker to bolster their Premier League title bid.
- [Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/cradock-four-why-apartheid-victims-are-suing-south-africas-government/): Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.
- [Colombia’s Petro decrees emergency powers amid deadly border area violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/colombias-petro-decrees-emergency-powers-amid-deadly-border-area-violence/): Violence between armed groups in the Catatumbo region has displaced more than 32,000 people, rights groups estimate.
- [Putin's Big Claim On Ukraine Crisis: 'If Victory Wasn't Stolen From Trump In 2020...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/putins-big-claim-on-ukraine-crisis-if-victory-wasnt-stolen-from-trump-in-2020/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is ready for negotiations on Ukraine, fuelling expectations of a meeting between him and Donald Trump soon.
- [Guerrilla violence sparks displacement crisis in northeast Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/guerrilla-violence-sparks-displacement-crisis-in-northeast-colombia/): Thousands have escaped a sudden outbreak of drug-related violence between two armed groups in northeastern Colombia.
- [UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/un-suspends-trips-into-houthi-held-areas-of-yemen-after-more-staff-detained/): The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.
- [Man City vs Chelsea: EPL preview – kickoff time, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/man-city-vs-chelsea-epl-preview-kickoff-time-how-to-follow-stream/): Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City entertain Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League before facing Club Brugge in Europe.
- [Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFL, MLK assassinations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/why-is-trump-releasing-the-last-files-on-jfk-rfl-mlk-assassinations/): Donald Trump wants to declassify remaining documents related to the assassination of John F Kennedy, RFK and MLK.
- [Russia: Putin Awaiting US ‘Signals’ As Trump Claims Ukraine Wants To Settle War, 'Zelensky No Angel'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/russia-putin-awaiting-us-signals-as-trump-claims-ukraine-wants-to-settle-war-zelensky-no-angel/): Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump and Moscow is waiting for word from Washington that it is ready too, Kremlin said on Friday (January 25).Trump said on Thursday he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with […]
- [Canada’s Liberal leadership race: Who’s running to replace Justin Trudeau?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/canadas-liberal-leadership-race-whos-running-to-replace-justin-trudeau/): Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are frontrunners, experts say.
- [Afghanistan: The price of peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/afghanistan-the-price-of-peace/): The disastrous 20-year US mission in Afghanistan which ended in failure, the limits of power and long-term scars of war.
- [Ruined Gaza mosque hosts first Friday prayers since ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/ruined-gaza-mosque-hosts-first-friday-prayers-since-ceasefire/): Worshippers gathered in a ruined Gaza mosque for their first Friday prayers since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
- [UN says Israel using ‘unlawful lethal force’ in raids on Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/un-says-israel-using-unlawful-lethal-force-in-raids-on-jenin/): Israeli forces block all four main entrances to the occupied West Bank city as the deadly raids enter a fourth day.
- [Israelis Await Names Of Next 4 Hostages To Be Freed By Hamas Under Gaza Ceasefire Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israelis-await-names-of-next-4-hostages-to-be-freed-by-hamas-under-gaza-ceasefire-agreement/): As a fragile six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered its sixth day, Israelis waited anxiously for the names of the next four hostages who will be released from among the more than 90 still held in Gaza.
- [Trump Hopes to Solve Iran Nuclear Crisis Without Israeli Strikes, Revokes Security for Pompeo, Hook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/trump-hopes-to-solve-iran-nuclear-crisis-without-israeli-strikes-revokes-security-for-pompeo-hook/): US President Donald Trump expressed hopes for resolving the Iranian nuclear crisis without Israel needing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump plans to appoint Steve Witkoff as his envoy to address Iran diplomatically. The Trump administration is focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons through negotiations, avoiding military action. Trump also revoked security for […]
- [Australian Open: Sinner sets up Zverev final after trouncing Shelton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/australian-open-sinner-sets-up-zverev-final-after-trouncing-shelton/): World number one Jannick Sinner overcomes American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach Australian Open final.
- [Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/pakistans-political-deadlock-deepens-as-pti-withdraws-from-negotiations/): Analysts expect ex-PM Imran Khan’s party to return to street agitations, but some experts believe it’s making a mistake.
- [Inside the Lebanese border town Israeli forces turned to ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/inside-the-lebanese-border-town-israeli-forces-turned-to-ruins/): All signs of life have disappeared from this ruined Lebanese town near the border with Israel.
- [Israel targets southern Lebanon; Netanyahu says army to not leave by Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israel-targets-southern-lebanon-netanyahu-says-army-to-not-leave-by-sunday/): Under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon by January 26.
- [‘Freedom Of Speech Can't Be…’: India On Violent Protests Against ‘Emergency’ Movie In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/freedom-of-speech-cant-be-india-on-violent-protests-against-emergency-movie-in-uk/): Several reports emerged of disruptions in the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ in the UK theatres. The MEA expressed concerns over the intimidation by pro-Khalistan elements.
- [UK’s ‘100-year partnership’ with Ukraine is a meaningless political stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/uks-100-year-partnership-with-ukraine-is-a-meaningless-political-stunt/): The century-long commitment will not do much to counter the shift in Western policy towards Ukraine under Trump.
- [Fact check: Can Trump really erase Biden’s ‘health legacy’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/fact-check-can-trump-really-erase-bidens-health-legacy/): Trump’s early health moves suggest he aims to dismantle Biden’s drug cost and insurance expansions. What’s next?
- [‘Will Take Up Matter With US…’: MEA On Khalistani Terrorist Pannun's Presence At Trump's Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/will-take-up-matter-with-us-mea-on-khalistani-terrorist-pannuns-presence-at-trumps-event/): The Ministry of External Affairs said that India will continue to raise the matters related to the anti-India activities with the US government.
- [Sanya Malhotra Is Proud Of Sky Force Director Abhishek Anil Kapur: ‘You Have Come A Long Way’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/sanya-malhotra-is-proud-of-sky-force-director-abhishek-anil-kapur-you-have-come-a-long-way/): Sanya Malhotra heaped praises on Sky Force’s director Abhishek Anil Kapur.
- ['Border Fencing Important To Stop Crime': India Amid Clash With Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/border-fencing-important-to-stop-crime-india-amid-clash-with-bangladesh/): The MEA spokesperson stressed that the aim is to tackle issues such as human smuggling, cattle smuggling, and other illegal activities
- [Israel Woos Reluctant Trump to Delay Lebanon Withdrawal, Impatient Hezbollah Demands Pullout on Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israel-woos-reluctant-trump-to-delay-lebanon-withdrawal-impatient-hezbollah-demands-pullout-on-time/): Israel has asked the US for an additional 30 days to carry out the withdrawal of its troops from southern Lebanon, according to reports. The move comes only days ahead of the 60-day deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah is due to expire.Under the terms of the deal signed on Nov. 27, the […]
- [This Salt Is The World's Most Expensive, Costs Rs 7,500 For 250 Grams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/this-salt-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-costs-rs-7500-for-250-grams/): Korean bamboo salt, also known as purple bamboo salt or Jugyeom, is created through an intricate process. It has been used in Korean cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries
- [Development done right: Why Africa needs more than good intentions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/development-done-right-why-africa-needs-more-than-good-intentions/): Leaders in Davos should focus on taking tangible steps to accelerate Africa’s inclusive growth agenda.
- [‘This guy is dangerous’: British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/this-guy-is-dangerous-british-pakistanis-fear-musk-is-stoking-racism/): Some fear collective punishment could be a consequence of the billionaire’s relentless posts on child sex abuse cases.
- [Watch: Ukraine's Azov Brigade Use Newly Arrived Howitzers on Frontline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/watch-ukraines-azov-brigade-use-newly-arrived-howitzers-on-frontline/): In this video, Ukraine’s Azov Brigade demonstrates the use of newly arrived howitzers on the frontlines. The howitzers provide critical firepower as they are deployed in various combat situations, contributing to Ukraine’s defense efforts. The footage showcases the equipment in action, highlighting its importance in the ongoing conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Kamala Harris Spotted Grocery Shopping With Husband, But Why Is Her Bag Being Trolled?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/kamala-harris-spotted-grocery-shopping-with-husband-but-why-is-her-bag-being-trolled/): Kamala Harris was seen grocery shopping with her husband Doug Emhoff at a store in California. Locals filmed the couple at and outside the store, waving at the cameras.
- [Watch | North Gaza Readies Tent Camps For Return of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/watch-north-gaza-readies-tent-camps-for-return-of-palestinians/): Preparations are underway in North Gaza as tent camps are being set up in anticipation of the return of Palestinians displaced by recent conflicts. The camps are being established to provide shelter and basic necessities to those who have lost their homes. n18oc_crux
- [India Appoints Jitender Pal Singh As Next Ambassador To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/india-appoints-jitender-pal-singh-as-next-ambassador-to-israel/): Jitender Pal Singh, currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Israel.
- [Israeli forces ‘block entrances to Jenin’ as deadly raid enters fourth day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israeli-forces-block-entrances-to-jenin-as-deadly-raid-enters-fourth-day/): In addition to Jenin governorate, Israeli forces have been stepping up their operation across the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump latest: JFK killing files released, birthright citizenship bar halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/trump-latest-jfk-killing-files-released-birthright-citizenship-bar-halted/): We also delve into the latest from Davos, cryptocurrency, and other executive orders.
- [“Field Executions…” IDF, PA Raid West Bank, Israel Plans "Fresh Operations", Palestinians Flee Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/field-executions-idf-pa-raid-west-bank-israel-plans-fresh-operations-palestinians-flee-jenin/): The Jenin deputy governor said Israeli forces have blockaded the four entrances to the city of Jenin and the camp, preventing entry and exit. Israeli military raids have been reported in several locations across the occupied West Bank for the third day.These raids also coincide with the operations carried out by Palestinian Authority (PA) security […]
- [Elon Musk Cheats In Video Games? His Ex-Partner Grimes Shares What She ‘Observed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/elon-musk-cheats-in-video-games-his-ex-partner-grimes-shares-what-she-observed/): Elon Musk was accused of “account boosting”, a practice where players pay others to enhance their game rankings. In a leaked conversation, the billionaire reportedly admitted to doing this.
- [Australian Open: Injured Djokovic booed off but targets more Grand Slams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/australian-open-injured-djokovic-booed-off-but-targets-more-grand-slams/): Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will seek a record 25th Grand Slam title despite retiring injured from the Australian Open.
- [Progress made as firefighters battle new blaze near Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/progress-made-as-firefighters-battle-new-blaze-near-los-angeles/): Massive response under way as 4,000 firefighters combat blaze near Los Angeles.
- ["Russia Lost 800,000 Soldiers..." Trump Says Ready to Meet Putin "Immediately"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/russia-lost-800000-soldiers-trump-says-ready-to-meet-putin-immediately/): Donald Trump claims Russia has lost 800,000 soldiers in the ongoing conflict. Trump expresses readiness to meet with Vladimir Putin immediately to address the situation. n18oc_crux
- ['Russia-Ukraine War Would End If...': Trump's Saudi Arabia Hint At World Economic Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/russia-ukraine-war-would-end-if-trumps-saudi-arabia-hint-at-world-economic-forum/): Donald Trump, in a video address at the WEF, urged global companies to manufacture in the US or face tariffs, while linking oil prices to the Ukraine war and calling for lower interest rates.
- [Donald Trump's Immigration Crackdown: 500 Arrested, Hundreds Deported In Just 3 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/donald-trumps-immigration-crackdown-500-arrested-hundreds-deported-in-just-3-days/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US authorities have arrested 538 illegal migrants and deported hundreds.
- [Thousands flock to smell plant that reeks of dead rat, rotting rubbish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/thousands-flock-to-smell-plant-that-reeks-of-dead-rat-rotting-rubbish/): Huge crowds queued in Sydney to catch a whiff of the flower that smells like ‘hot rubbish’
- [ICC lawyer seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/icc-lawyer-seeks-arrest-of-taliban-leaders-over-persecution-of-women/): The ICC’s chief prosecutor announced he is seeking arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders.
- [US To Exit World Health Organisation By January, 2026: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/us-to-exit-world-health-organisation-by-january-2026-un/): The United States will leave the World Health Organisation on January 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of mishandling the pandemic and other international health crises.
- [California Fire | New Fire in Ventura County, California Forces Evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/california-fire-new-fire-in-ventura-county-california-forces-evacuations/): A new wildfire in Ventura County, California, prompts evacuations as it rapidly spreads. n18oc_crux
- [Two killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/two-killed-in-russian-drone-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv-region/): Ukraine also sends volley of drones into Russia, with air defences intercepting attacks on 13 regions, including Moscow.
- [Drug marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht speaks on Trump pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/drug-marketplace-founder-ross-ulbricht-speaks-on-trump-pardon/): Silk Road founder thanks US president for ‘amazing blessing’ in video message after his release from prison.
- [242 Million Children In 85 Countries Hit By Extreme Weather Disruptions: UNICEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/242-million-children-in-85-countries-hit-by-extreme-weather-disruptions-unicef/): According to UNICEF, one in seven school-going children worldwide missed school in 2021 due to extreme weather, with low-income countries hardest hit
- [Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial ‘Australia Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/captain-cook-statue-vandalised-again-before-controversial-australia-day/): A statue of the British explorer is splashed with red paint and vandalised in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
- [‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/dam-for-a-dam-india-china-edge-towards-a-himalayan-water-war/): Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.
- [Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/donald-trump-says-he-plans-to-reach-out-to-north-koreas-kim-jong-un/): During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018 and 2019.
- [Trump Orders Declassification Of Last Secret File On Assassination Of John F Kennedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/trump-orders-declassification-of-last-secret-file-on-assassination-of-john-f-kennedy/): Trump signed an executive order that will also release documents on the 1960s assassinations of JFK’s younger brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr
- [Extreme weather disrupts schooling for nearly 250 million kids, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/extreme-weather-disrupts-schooling-for-nearly-250-million-kids-unicef-says/): UN agency says students in 85 countries experienced climate-related disruptions last year.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,065](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1065/): Here are the key developments on the 1,065th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Air pollution in Thailand’s Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/air-pollution-in-thailands-bangkok-forces-more-than-350-schools-to-close/): Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.
- [Elon Musk Says He Will ‘Lose His Mind’ Over ‘Nazi Salute’ Posts On His X Feed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/elon-musk-says-he-will-lose-his-mind-over-nazi-salute-posts-on-his-x-feed/): Elon Musk sparked controversy as he appeared to do the “Nazi salute” during US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony when he addressed a crowd.
- [United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/united-nations-confirms-us-will-leave-world-health-organization-in-2026/): The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding.
- [Man, Waiting To Have Sex With Bonnie Blue, Dragged Out Of Queue By Mother: 'Put Your Clothes On'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/man-waiting-to-have-sex-with-bonnie-blue-dragged-out-of-queue-by-mother-put-your-clothes-on/): A 19-year-old man was dragged out of a queue by his furious mother at an event where OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue set a controversial world record. The incident was captured by a TikTok creator.
- [US Healthcare Executive Jacob Walden, Father Of 5, Made Child Porn For 4 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/us-healthcare-executive-jacob-walden-father-of-5-made-child-porn-for-4-years/): The Long Island healthcare executive, who is a father to five kids, has been indicted on child porn charges and has been remanded to a federal jail.
- ['Blatantly Unconstitutional': US Judge Blocks Trump's Order Ending Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/blatantly-unconstitutional-us-judge-blocks-trumps-order-ending-birthright-citizenship/): A federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of non-citizen parents, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”
- [Indians Rush For C-Sections As Deadline Of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/indians-rush-for-c-sections-as-deadline-of-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-approaches/): As per the new changes brought by US President Donald Trump regarding birthright citizenship, all the babies born to non-permanent residents after February 20 will not get citizenship of the country automatically
- [Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/trump-orders-release-of-last-files-on-assassinations-of-jfk-rfk-and-mlk/): US president says ‘everything will be revealed’ on JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades.
- [After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/after-stabbings-chinas-social-media-firms-face-scrutiny-over-hate-speech/): Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online.
- [Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/sudans-army-accused-of-ethnic-killings-after-recapturing-strategic-city/): Sudan’s army was welcomed after taking Wad Madani, but has been accused of carrying out reprisal attacks since then.
- [Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-pulls-security-protections-for-mike-pompeo-john-bolton/): Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-judge-blocks-trumps-order-restricting-birthright-citizenship/): Trump’s order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.
- [What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/what-is-israels-deadly-iron-wall-military-raid-in-the-west-banks-jenin/): The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across the governorate.
- [Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/italy-defends-expulsion-of-libyan-war-crimes-suspect/): Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects.
- [Peace, prosperity, & respect: Trump lays out lofty goals at Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/peace-prosperity-respect-trump-lays-out-lofty-goals-at-davos/): US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum about his lofty goals.
- [Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/purdue-pharma-sacklers-to-pay-7-4bn-in-new-opioid-settlement/): The deal is $1bn more than a settlement from last year that was rejected by the US Supreme Court.
- [Trump Defends January 6 Pardons ‘They Were Protesting The Vote’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-defends-january-6-pardons-they-were-protesting-the-vote/): Former U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack during a recent interview. He cited their lengthy imprisonment, often in solitary confinement, and described their treatment as harsh and unjust. Trump argued that they were protesting what they believed to be a rigged election and […]
- [US President Trump threatens tariffs at 2025 Davos World Economic Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/us-president-trump-threatens-tariffs-at-2025-davos-world-economic-forum/): Trump repeats familiar grievances and threatens allies like Canada and the European Union with tariffs.
- [UK teen who killed three girls at dance class sentenced to 52 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/uk-teen-who-killed-three-girls-at-dance-class-sentenced-to-52-years/): Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana will likely spend the rest of his life in jail for murdering three girls.
- [ICC prosecutor applies for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/icc-prosecutor-applies-for-arrest-warrants-for-two-taliban-leaders/): Prosecutor Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe two leaders responsible for ‘crime against humanity’.
- [Who got the nod? The complete list of 2025 Oscar nominations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/who-got-the-nod-the-complete-list-of-2025-oscar-nominations/): The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were delayed after deadly wildfires raged through the Los Angeles area.
- [‘OPEC Can End Ukraine War By Lowering Oil Prices’: Trump Tells Global Elites In Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/opec-can-end-ukraine-war-by-lowering-oil-prices-trump-tells-global-elites-in-davos/): Donald Trump said he was surprised that the OPEC nations did not lower the oil prices earlier.
- [Hamas Leader That Israel Claimed Had Killed Emerges Post-Ceasefire In New Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/hamas-leader-that-israel-claimed-had-killed-emerges-post-ceasefire-in-new-video/): Senior Hamas commander Hussein Fayyad was seen in newly released video footage by the militant group. Israel earlier said that it had eliminated Fayyad.
- [Trump Asks Saudi to Lower Oil Prices to End Russia-Ukraine War, NATO Gets US Dressing Down At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/trump-asks-saudi-to-lower-oil-prices-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-nato-gets-us-dressing-down-at-davos/): At the WEF in Davos, Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices, claiming it would immediately end the Ukraine war. He emphasized Ukraine’s readiness to negotiate and expressed a desire to meet Vladimir Putin to stop the carnage. U.S. envoy Richard Grenell criticized NATO allies for insufficient defense spending, warning against […]
- [How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/how-do-donald-trumps-pardons-compare-with-other-us-presidents/): Just hours into his second term, Trump pardons about 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2001, Capitol attack.
- [China Can Help In Ending Ukraine War, Have Good Relations With Xi: Trump At WEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/china-can-help-in-ending-ukraine-war-have-good-relations-with-xi-trump-at-wef/): Trump said that China holds great power in resolving the current situation and expressed willingness to work together to end the war in Ukraine. He also said Ukraine was ready for a deal.
- [Netanyahu Defends Elon Musk, Says He Was 'Falsely Smeared' Over Nazi Salute Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/netanyahu-defends-elon-musk-says-he-was-falsely-smeared-over-nazi-salute-row/): Musk himself has already dismissed the criticism over his inauguration gesture
- [The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/the-january-6-pardons-who-has-trump-ordered-to-be-released/): As one of his first actions as president, Trump pardoned hundreds of his supporters. Here’s a look at who he set free.
- [Israel continues Jenin raid as two Palestinians killed in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/israel-continues-jenin-raid-as-two-palestinians-killed-in-west-bank/): Thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced as the Israeli army ordered evacuations of multiple areas.
- [Hezbollah demands Israeli forces complete withdrawal from Lebanon on time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/hezbollah-demands-israeli-forces-complete-withdrawal-from-lebanon-on-time/): Israel says the ceasefire agreement is not being implemented fast enough.
- [Over 2,000 LGBTQ Couples Say ‘I Do’ As Thai Same-Sex Marriage Law Comes Into Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/over-2000-lgbtq-couples-say-i-do-as-thai-same-sex-marriage-law-comes-into-force/): Thailand and Taiwan are nations that allow same-sex marriages. Nepal has provisionally recognised same-sex union.
- ['Never Forget': UK's Queen Camilla At Holocaust Memorial Day In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/never-forget-uks-queen-camilla-at-holocaust-memorial-day-in-london/): The London event came days before the 80th anniversary commemorations for the liberation of Auschwitz in Poland, to remember the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II.
- [‘If You Don’t Make In America, There’ll Be Tariffs’: Trump To Economic Leaders In Davos WEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/if-you-dont-make-in-america-therell-be-tariffs-trump-to-economic-leaders-in-davos-wef/): President Donald Trump announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that companies investing in America will benefit from lower taxes, while those not making in America may face high tariffs.
- [Russia Dares Trump On Sanctions, Seeks 'Respectful Talks', Ukraine Praises ‘Strong Signal’ to Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/russia-dares-trump-on-sanctions-seeks-respectful-talks-ukraine-praises-strong-signal-to-putin/): The Kremlin dismissed Donald Trump’s recent calls for Russia to end its Ukraine offensive as unremarkable, emphasizing Moscow’s openness to “mutually respectful” dialogue. Trump threatened sanctions if Russia doesn’t negotiate peace, drawing Kremlin skepticism about his reliance on such measures during his first presidency. Ukraine welcomed Trump’s strong message, viewing it as a boost for […]
- [Can Trump put ‘America first’ and also make peace in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/can-trump-put-america-first-and-also-make-peace-in-the-middle-east/): The US president wants to be a ‘peacemaker’. He also wants to stay out of a Gaza conflict he says is ‘not our war’.
- [Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilise its citizens to fight?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/why-is-ukraine-struggling-to-mobilise-its-citizens-to-fight/): Many Ukrainians have come to the realisation that their state is distributing the burdens and benefits of war unfairly.
- [Micheal Martin returns as Irish prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/micheal-martin-returns-as-irish-prime-minister/): The Fianna Fail leader was elected for a second time after chaos in Ireland’s parliament subsided.
- ['Killer Who Murdered Three Girls In Obsessed With Violence, Genocide': Prosecutors To UK Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/23/killer-who-murdered-three-girls-in-obsessed-with-violence-genocide-prosecutors-to-uk-court/): Axel Rudakubana killed the three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in UK’s Stockport.
- [Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan Appoints New Party President For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/pakistan-jailed-imran-khan-appoints-new-party-president-for-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Khan appointed Member of National Assembly Junaid Akbar as the party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur, the incumbent provincial party president.
- [Hamas Opposes Trump's Plan To 'Clean Out' Gaza By Relocating Palestinians: 'Encouraging War Crimes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/hamas-opposes-trumps-plan-to-clean-out-gaza-by-relocating-palestinians-encouraging-war-crimes/): Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to return home to Gaza as a fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has entered its second week. Trump’s new plan evoked strong reactions from Hamas.
- [South Korea’s prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon for insurrection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/south-koreas-prosecutors-indict-impeached-president-yoon-for-insurrection/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Israeli forces kill 2-year-old Palestinian girl in occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israeli-forces-kill-2-year-old-palestinian-girl-in-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Palestinian man also dies from injuries after being shot by Israeli forces as attacks on West Bank intensify.
- [‘Can Tear Off Limbs, Rupture…’: Trump ‘Ends’ Biden’s Hold On 2,000-Pound Bombs To Israel | Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/can-tear-off-limbs-rupture-trump-ends-bidens-hold-on-2000-pound-bombs-to-israel-gaza/): In a dramatic shift, former President Donald Trump is accused of taking decisive action that has ended President Biden’s authority over sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, as tensions escalate in Gaza. The move is described as capable of causing significant damage, with claims that these bombs can tear off limbs and rupture buildings. What does […]
- [2 Killed, 32 Wounded By Israeli Troops In Lebanon On Deadline For Withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/2-killed-32-wounded-by-israeli-troops-in-lebanon-on-deadline-for-withdrawal/): As part of the ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel on November 27, the Israeli Army is supposed to withdraw over a 60-day period that ends on Sunday. Israel is likely to miss that deadline.
- [Ethnic cleansing feared as Trump asks Jordan, Egypt to take Gaza residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/ethnic-cleansing-feared-as-trump-asks-jordan-egypt-to-take-gaza-residents/): Trump says relocation may be temporary or long-term as he announces lifting of hold on 2,000-pound bombs for Israel.
- [Bowie’s Berlin: Up against the wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/bowies-berlin-up-against-the-wall/): David Bowie’s 1987 concert in West Berlin could be heard on the other side of the wall in Eastern Germany.
- [Israel kills 3, wounds dozens in south Lebanon in breach of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israel-kills-3-wounds-dozens-in-south-lebanon-in-breach-of-ceasefire-deal/): Attacks come on the day Israeli troops were supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanon and allow people to return home.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,067](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1067/): Here are the key developments on the 1,067th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Did Suchir Balaji Commit Suicide? New Crime Scene Photos Cast Doubts On OpenAI Whistleblower's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/did-suchir-balaji-commit-suicide-new-crime-scene-photos-cast-doubts-on-openai-whistleblowers-death/): OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead at his one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco. While police declared it a suicide, his parents insist their son was murdered.
- [Sudan army in Wad Madani is a ‘joyous victory’ for the people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/sudan-army-in-wad-madani-is-a-joyous-victory-for-the-people/): “We’ll celebrate today. But we know that the war [in Sudan] is far from over.”
- [Voting under way in Belarus with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/voting-under-way-in-belarus-with-lukashenko-set-to-extend-30-year-rule/): Longtime leader Lukashenko is set to win a seventh terms as he runs unopposed by genuine challengers.
- [Mbappe scores first LaLiga hat-trick for Real Madrid in win over Valladolid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/mbappe-scores-first-laliga-hat-trick-for-real-madrid-in-win-over-valladolid/): Mbappe’s scoring outburst on Saturday night caps off a red-hot streak of eight goals in his last five games.
- [Sex Parties, Orgies To NDAs For Prostitutes: Report Reveals WEF Global Elite’s ‘50 Shades Of Grey In Davos’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/sex-parties-orgies-to-ndas-for-prostitutes-report-reveals-wef-global-elites-50-shades-of-grey-in-davos/): Multiple women at once, BDSM and there is a popular sexual act too. High-end escort agencies tell DailyMail how the WEF meet in Davos means big business for them
- [The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/the-murder-of-malcolm-caldwell/): Who killed Malcolm Caldwell?
- [Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/will-the-eu-ease-syria-sanctions-inside-the-blocs-dilemma/): The EU foreign ministers will gather Monday to discuss and potentially agree on proposals to ease sanctions on Syria.
- [Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/belarus-presidential-election-whos-taking-on-lukashenko-does-it-matter/): President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term, hoping to extend his 30-year rule over Belarus.
- [American Singer Mary Millben Extends Greetings On Republic Day, Sings Indian National Anthem To Wish Indians | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/american-singer-mary-millben-extends-greetings-on-republic-day-sings-indian-national-anthem-to-wish-indians-watch/): Mary Millben is the singer who performed the Indian national anthem at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC in 2023.
- [Trump Ends Biden Administration's Pause On Providing 2,000-Pound Bombs To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/trump-ends-biden-administrations-pause-on-providing-2000-pound-bombs-to-israel/): Biden put the hold on delivery of those bombs due to concern over impact they could have on the civilian population, particularly in Gaza’s Rafah, during Israel’s war in the Palestinian enclave.
- ['Clean Out The Whole Thing': Trump Pressures Jordan, Egypt To Take Palestinians From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/clean-out-the-whole-thing-trump-pressures-jordan-egypt-to-take-palestinians-from-gaza/): Donald Trump has suggested his plan for the Gaza Strip, stating that he wants to “clean out the whole thing” as it is in “a real mess”.
- ['It's Not Stopped, Thank God': Ukraine's Zelenskyy On Trump Govt Halting Foreign Aids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/its-not-stopped-thank-god-ukraines-zelenskyy-on-trump-govt-halting-foreign-aids/): The United States announced that it would pause all foreign aid for 90 days, except for the ones going to Israel and Egypt.
- [At least 12 peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/at-least-12-peacekeepers-killed-in-eastern-dr-congo-fighting/): Nine South African and three Malawian peacekeeping soldiers have been killed by M23 rebels, authorities say.
- [Israel and Hamas complete second swap of captives, prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/israel-and-hamas-complete-second-swap-of-captives-prisoners/): Israel and Hamas completed their second swap, exchanging 200 Palestinian prisoners for four female Israeli soldiers.
- [US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-senate-confirms-kristi-noem-as-homeland-security-secretary/): Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs.
- [Could the war between Russia and Ukraine end soon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/could-the-war-between-russia-and-ukraine-end-soon/): US President Donald Trump ramps up diplomatic pressure to end the war.
- [Senate Confirms Kristi Noem As US Homeland Security Secy, Calls Her ‘Decisive, Committed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/senate-confirms-kristi-noem-as-us-homeland-security-secy-calls-her-decisive-committed/): Some Democrats supported Kristi Noem, a Trump ally who was pledged to implement the US President’s vision.
- [Mexico Rejects US Request For Military Aircraft To Deport Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/mexico-rejects-us-request-for-military-aircraft-to-deport-migrants/): US military aircraft carried out two similar flights, each with about 80 migrants, to Guatemala on Friday
- [Trump Uses Executive Power To Restore Anti-abortion Pacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/trump-uses-executive-power-to-restore-anti-abortion-pacts/): Trump also issued an executive order related to the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for abortion coverage in the US
- [‘It Was Horrendous’: Denmark Officials On Trump’s Call With Danish PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/it-was-horrendous-denmark-officials-on-trumps-call-with-danish-pm/): Donald Trump told the Danish PM Mette Frederiksen that he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland.
- [Israel Bans North Gaza Entry Over Hamas Not Releasing Hostage Yehud, Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/israel-bans-north-gaza-entry-over-hamas-not-releasing-hostage-yehud-frees-200-palestinian-prisoners/): On January 25, a Gaza ceasefire deal led to a prisoner swap, with four Israeli women hostages freed after 15 months in captivity. The women were paraded in Gaza City before returning home to Israel, while celebrations unfolded in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, with 70 deported to Egypt. Prominent among them […]
- [Israeli forces fire on crowds near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/israeli-forces-fire-on-crowds-near-gazas-netzarim-corridor/): Video from near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor showed crowds ducking and running for cover amid Israeli gunfire.
- [Sinner vs Zverev: Australian Open final preview – start time, how to follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/sinner-vs-zverev-australian-open-final-preview-start-time-how-to-follow/): Jannick Sinner targets a second successive Australian Open title as he faces Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s men’s final.
- [Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/yemens-houthi-rebels-release-153-prisoners-of-war/): The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed.
- [Trump’s ICE Agents Arrest “538 Migrants”, Deport Hundreds To Guatemala, Mexico Ready To Work With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/trumps-ice-agents-arrest-538-migrants-deport-hundreds-to-guatemala-mexico-ready-to-work-with-us/): The headline refers to a recent operation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who arrested 538 migrants as part of immigration enforcement actions. This move is consistent with former President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration, focusing on cracking down on undocumented immigrants. n18oc_crux
- [Newly Released Footage Shows Slain Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Leading Militants Into War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/newly-released-footage-shows-slain-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-leading-militants-into-war-watch/): The unseen footage, aired by Al Jazeera, shows Sinwar on the battlefields of Gaza, directing military operations in the Rafah area
- [Jeju Air Crash: Plane Received Bird Activity Warning Just Before Fatal Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/jeju-air-crash-plane-received-bird-activity-warning-just-before-fatal-incident/): The government plans to release the preliminary report by Monday, which will be sent to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, the United States, France and Thailand
- [When the symbols of Ukrainian resistance fade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/when-the-symbols-of-ukrainian-resistance-fade/): War fervour has subsided in Ukraine, but not the desire to live and the drive to carry on against all odds.
- [70 Palestinian Prisoners Released By Israel Arrive In Egypt As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/70-palestinian-prisoners-released-by-israel-arrive-in-egypt-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): The prisoners transferred from the Ktziot prison in Israel’s Negev desert into Egypt are part of a group of 200 prisoners released in exchange for four Israeli hostages
- [Israel Blocks Return Of Displaced Palestinians To Northern Gaza Until Release Of Woman Hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/israel-blocks-return-of-displaced-palestinians-to-northern-gaza-until-release-of-woman-hostage/): Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Hamas failed to prioritise the return of female civilians, including Arbel Yehud
- [Trump’s Attempt To End Birthright Citizenship Would Overturn More Than A Century Of Precedent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/trumps-attempt-to-end-birthright-citizenship-would-overturn-more-than-a-century-of-precedent/): President Donald Trump has said since his first administration that he wants to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right for everyone born in the United States.This week he issued an executive order that would eliminate it, upending more than a century of precedent. On Thursday, however, a federal judge temporarily blocked it after 22 states […]
- [Did Rubio Tell Wang Trump Doesn’t Back Taiwan Independence? US, China Clash Over Differing Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/did-rubio-tell-wang-trump-doesnt-back-taiwan-independence-us-china-clash-over-differing-accounts/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Jan. 24, marking his first conversation with Beijing since taking office. Rubio emphasized US commitment to regional allies and expressed concern over China’s actions against Taiwan and in the South China Sea. He also affirmed Washington’s position on Taiwan’s non-independence. Wang warned […]
- [Maha Kumbh: Diplomats From Russia, Ukraine, 73 Other Nations To Take Holy Dip At Sangam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/maha-kumbh-diplomats-from-russia-ukraine-73-other-nations-to-take-holy-dip-at-sangam/): Officials of the MEA and the Ministry of Home Affairs are busy making preparations to ensure a smooth experience for the diplomats
- ['Fix Catholic Church First': Trump's Border Czar Fires Back At Pope Francis Over Deportation Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/fix-catholic-church-first-trumps-border-czar-fires-back-at-pope-francis-over-deportation-plan/): Trump’s immigration officials have arrested more than 1,000 people in two days as part of his plan to deport thousands of illegal immigrants. Pope Francis had called these plans a “disgrace”.
- [UN Suspends Travel In Parts Of Yemen After Houthis Detain 7 Staffers Post-Trump’s “Terrorist” Label](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/un-suspends-travel-in-parts-of-yemen-after-houthis-detain-7-staffers-post-trumps-terrorist-label/): On January 25, 2025, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels had detained seven UN staff members. In response, the UN suspended staff movement in Houthi-controlled areas due to rising humanitarian concerns. Guterres demanded the immediate release of the workers, emphasizing that detaining aid staff impedes efforts to assist millions in need. The […]
- [Deadly drone attack targets hospital in Sudan’s Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/deadly-drone-attack-targets-hospital-in-sudans-darfur/): Attacks on hospitals rampant in besieged el-Fasher, where army-aligned militias are pushing back RSF fighters.
- [Exploring the ethics behind ‘true crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/exploring-the-ethics-behind-true-crime/): Today on The Stream: We examine the global obsession with ‘true crime’ and whether it hurts or helps communities.
- [Ceasefire in Gaza while the West Bank burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/ceasefire-in-gaza-while-the-west-bank-burns/): Trump is sworn in as a fragile Gaza ceasefire holds, while Israeli violence peaks in the West Bank.
- [German Aerospace Engineer Sets World Record After Staying 120 Days Under Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/german-aerospace-engineer-sets-world-record-after-staying-120-days-under-water/): Rudiger Koch, 59, lived in a submerged capsule near Panama for 120 days, breaking the previous record of 100 days held by American Joseph Dituri.
- [India-Indonesia To Strengthen Ties In Cybersecurity, Maritime Security & De-radicalisation: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/india-indonesia-to-strengthen-ties-in-cybersecurity-maritime-security-de-radicalisation-pm-modi/): Prime Minister welcomed Indonesia’s membership in BRICS and reiterated India’s commitment to collaborating on the interests of Global South countries
- [British Museum Partly Closed After Fired Contractor 'Shuts Down' IT Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/british-museum-partly-closed-after-fired-contractor-shuts-down-it-systems/): A spokesperson for the museum said the fired contractor was arrested after trespassing into the museum and shutting down several of its systems
- [Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers After 15 Months in Captivity | Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/hamas-releases-four-female-israeli-soldiers-after-15-months-in-captivity-gaza-ceasefire/): Hamas militants on Saturday released four female Israeli soldiers they held captive for 15 months to the Red Cross in a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in Israel.It’s the second exchange since a fragile ceasefire took effect last weekend, halting the fighting in Gaza for at least six weeks during which dozens […]
- [Australian Open: Madison Keys – Teenage prodigy to Grand Slam champ at 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/australian-open-madison-keys-teenage-prodigy-to-grand-slam-champ-at-29/): Madison Keys wins her first Grand Slam by ending Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of a third straight Australian Open title.
- [‘My heart is split in two’: The women returning to homes in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/my-heart-is-split-in-two-the-women-returning-to-homes-in-northern-gaza/): Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return home.
- [30 killed In Drone Attack On Hospital In Sudan's Darfur Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/30-killed-in-drone-attack-on-hospital-in-sudans-darfur-region/): Since April 2023, the Sudanese army has been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have seized nearly the entire vast western region of Darfur.
- [Tears Of Joy As Families Cheer Release Of 4 Israeli Women Soldiers By Hamas In Truce Deal | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/tears-of-joy-as-families-cheer-release-of-4-israeli-women-soldiers-by-hamas-in-truce-deal-video/): The four women, who had been held captive for over 15 months, returned to Israel after Hamas militants handed them over to the Red Cross
- ['Hope You Will Act Accordingly': China Sends Veiled Warning To US Secretary Of State Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/hope-you-will-act-accordingly-china-sends-veiled-warning-to-us-secretary-of-state-rubio/): The short phrase seemed aimed at Rubio’s vocal criticism of China and its human rights record when he was a US senator, which prompted the Chinese government to put sanctions on him twice in 2020.
- [Who Are The Four Israeli Women Soldiers Released By Hamas As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/who-are-the-four-israeli-women-soldiers-released-by-hamas-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire/): The release of the four comes days into a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and is part of a long and uncertain process aimed at eventually ending the war
- [Pakistan Court Sentences 4 To Death Under Controversial Blasphemy Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/pakistan-court-sentences-4-to-death-under-controversial-blasphemy-law/): Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have attracted severe global criticism for giving the death penalty to those accused of insulting Islam. Critics of the law say it is used to settle personal disputes.
- [Budding Architect, Musician, Psychologist, Triathlete: The 4 Israeli Hostages Hamas Released | Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/budding-architect-musician-psychologist-triathlete-the-4-israeli-hostages-hamas-released-gaza/): The four Israeli hostages released by Hamas were individuals with diverse and notable backgrounds. Among them were a budding architect, a musician, a psychologist, and a triathlete. Their release came as part of a larger series of exchanges between Hamas and Israel, following the ongoing conflict. Each of these hostages had their own personal and […]
- [Lukashenko: Before 2025 election, ‘still afraid of the people’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/lukashenko-before-2025-election-still-afraid-of-the-people/): As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.
- [US ‘Freezes’ Ukraine Projects, Military Aid ‘Halted’ After Rubio Order, State Dept ‘Shocked’ | Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-freezes-ukraine-projects-military-aid-halted-after-rubio-order-state-dept-shocked-trump/): The headline refers to a recent development in U.S. foreign policy involving Ukraine. According to the report, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has issued an order that has led to a suspension or freezing of certain projects and military aid to Ukraine. The move has reportedly left the U.S. State Department “shocked” or surprised, as it […]
- [4 Israeli Women Soldiers, Held By Hamas For 477 Days, Freed In Second Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/4-israeli-women-soldiers-held-by-hamas-for-477-days-freed-in-second-hostage-release/): Hamas Releases Hostages: The hostages—IDF soldiers Liri Albag, 19; Daniella Gilboa, 20; Karina Ariev, 20; and Naama Levy, 20—were among seven female soldiers abducted from the Nahal Oz base.
- [Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/hamas-releases-four-israeli-soldiers-held-in-gaza-as-part-of-ceasefire-deal/): Israel expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/philippines-stops-research-survey-in-disputed-sea-amid-chinas-harassment/): Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.
- [US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-hits-record-arms-sales-in-2024-driven-by-ukraine-demand/): US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.
- [Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/spain-plans-100-house-tax-on-foreigners-will-it-fix-the-housing-crisis/): Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.
- [Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/protests-in-slovakia-after-prime-minister-fico-tilts-towards-russia/): Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
- [Joy Among Sky Gazers As Planet Parade Lights Up Night Sky | Check Where To Watch In The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/joy-among-sky-gazers-as-planet-parade-lights-up-night-sky-check-where-to-watch-in-the-us/): This celestial event began on January 21 and will peak around January 29.
- [Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/pete-hegseth-confirmed-as-us-defence-chief-in-tiebreaker-senate-vote/): Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
- [Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/between-bombs-and-books-the-lasting-impact-of-war-on-lebanese-students/): A young man from Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village – both students marked by war forever.
- [From Vijay Mallya To Nirav Modi, A Look At Fugitives India Wants To Extradite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/from-vijay-mallya-to-nirav-modi-a-look-at-fugitives-india-wants-to-extradite/): Tahawwur Rana Extradition: India is trying to bring back several other offenders who had turned fugitives. Here’s a look at 5 key extradition battles being fought by India abroad.
- ['Domestic Tyrant...': French Woman Sentenced To Life For Starving Daughter To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/domestic-tyrant-french-woman-sentenced-to-life-for-starving-daughter-to-death/): The court in the southern city of Montpellier convicted Sandrine Pissarra, 54, of inflicting acts of torture and barbarity on her daughter Amandine.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1066/): Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [US Man Arrested For Threatening To 'Assassinate' Donald Trump On TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-man-arrested-for-threatening-to-assassinate-donald-trump-on-tiktok/): Douglas Thrams was arrested from Indiana and charged with making “interstate communications with a threat to injure.”
- [US Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth As Donald Trump's Defence Secretary In 51-50 Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-senate-confirms-pete-hegseth-as-donald-trumps-defence-secretary-in-51-50-vote/): Pete Hegseth’s confirmation process has been mired in allegations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement of veterans’ charities, all of which he has denied
- [US Supreme Court Clears Mumbai Terror Attack Convict Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-supreme-court-clears-mumbai-terror-attack-convict-tahawwur-ranas-extradition-to-india/): India was seeking the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, as he was wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case.
- [Myanmar Conflict On Agenda For Talks Between PM Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/myanmar-conflict-on-agenda-for-talks-between-pm-modi-indonesian-president-prabowo-today/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is on his first state visit to India after taking office in October and will attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations as a chief guest
- [‘Trump’s Agenda…’: US Halts All Foreign Aid Except For Israel And Egypt, Ukraine Shunted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/trumps-agenda-us-halts-all-foreign-aid-except-for-israel-and-egypt-ukraine-shunted/): The order will impact military aid to Ukraine which received billions of dollars in weapons under Donald Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden.
- [Canada Caps International Student Permits For Second Year In A Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/canada-caps-international-student-permits-for-second-year-in-a-row/): Canada will issue 437,000 study permits this year, a 10% reduction from 2024, according to a Friday statement from the immigration ministry
- [Trump Administration Orders Federal Agencies To Terminate Diversity Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/trump-administration-orders-federal-agencies-to-terminate-diversity-staff/): The axing of jobs aimed at combating discrimination such as racism and sexism is the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures the 78-year-old Republican has put in place
- [US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/25/us-suspends-new-funds-for-aid-programmes-excepting-israel-and-egypt/): Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.
- [‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/fear-is-the-point-immigrant-rights-groups-brace-for-fight-against-trump/): Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.
- [Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/target-becomes-latest-us-firm-to-end-dei-initiatives/): The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov’t jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.
- [Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/trump-decree-paves-way-for-muslim-ban-targeting-pro-palestine-students/): Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.
- [US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/us-president-trump-threatens-to-abolish-fema-during-tour-of-north-carolina/): After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.
- [Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israeli-drone-attack-kills-two-in-expanding-occupied-west-bank-operation/): Israeli attack on vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which has displaced thousands.
- [Hamas To Release 4 Israeli Women Soldiers, Netanyahu Rejects Deadline For Israel's Lebanon Pullout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/hamas-to-release-4-israeli-women-soldiers-netanyahu-rejects-deadline-for-israels-lebanon-pullout/): Hamas announced plans to release four Israeli female soldiers—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—on Jan. 25 in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. This follows the Jan. 19 swap of three Israeli women for 90 Palestinian detainees. Israel confirms 94 hostages remain held in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu resists full Lebanon withdrawal […]
- [Palestinian family returns to destroyed home in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/palestinian-family-returns-to-destroyed-home-in-gaza/): The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was meant to mark an end to the misery of displacement for Palestinians…
- [Who are the female Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/who-are-the-female-israeli-soldiers-being-released-by-hamas/): A second round of prisoners are to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel on Saturday as part of a ceasefire.
- [China Warns No Winners In Trade War As Trump Boasts Of ‘Tariff Power’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/china-warns-no-winners-in-trade-war-as-trump-boasts-of-tariff-power/): China has warned that there are no winners in a trade war after former President Donald Trump softened his stance on tariffs. In a statement on January 23, 2025, Trump expressed a preference to avoid imposing tariffs on China, acknowledging their significant impact on the country. Meanwhile, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that trade […]
- [US Freezes Passport Applications With ‘X’ Gender Marker After Trump's ‘Only Male-Female’ Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/us-freezes-passport-applications-with-x-gender-marker-after-trumps-only-male-female-policy/): Donald Trump had said in his inaugural address that the United States recognises only two genders — male and female — as both are “immutable biological reality”.
- [Putin Links Ukraine War to 'Stolen Trump Victory', Says US President Too 'Smart' To Sanction Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/putin-links-ukraine-war-to-stolen-trump-victory-says-us-president-too-smart-to-sanction-russia/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees with Donald Trump’s claim that he would have prevented the Ukraine war from starting in 2022, “if his victory hadn’t been stolen in 2020”. Putin said he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine and also questioned Volodymyr Zelensky’s legitimacy as Ukraine president. “The […]
- [Israeli bulldozer filmed destroying roadway in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israeli-bulldozer-filmed-destroying-roadway-in-occupied-west-bank/): An Israeli bulldozer was filmed ripping up parts of a road in the occupied West Bank town of al-Yamoun.
- [Fire at major Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/fire-at-major-russian-oil-refinery-after-ukrainian-drone-attack/): People were filmed fleeing a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Ryazan after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- [Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/military-governor-of-drcs-north-kivu-province-killed-in-m23-rebel-assault/): Local authorities say Major General Peter Cirimwami dies after being wounded on the front lines.
- [US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/us-judge-bans-some-january-6-rioters-from-capital-without-court-permission/): Order comes days after President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people sentenced in relation to the January 6 attack.
- [Israelis Thank Trump For Hostage Release Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/israelis-thank-trump-for-hostage-release-efforts/): On January 24, Israelis expressed their gratitude towards US President Donald Trump for helping secure a ceasefire, with the next group of hostages set to be released on January 25. Ayelet Samerano, mother of hostage Yonatan Samerano, called on Trump to continue supporting efforts until all hostages are freed. Hamas confirmed that the release would […]
- [Russia Wants France, UK Without Nukes For Disarmament Talks With US As Trump Reveals Putin Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/russia-wants-france-uk-without-nukes-for-disarmament-talks-with-us-as-trump-reveals-putin-offer/): Russia seeks to restart nuclear disarmament talks with the US under President Trump, emphasizing urgency after the 2023 collapse of the “New START” treaty. Trump previously discussed denuclearization with Putin, suggesting China could also join future agreements. Both nations currently adhere to warhead limits but lack a replacement treaty. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed considering […]
- [Are Barack Obama And Jennifer Aniston A Couple? Why Their Dating Rumors Are Trending Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/24/are-barack-obama-and-jennifer-aniston-a-couple-why-their-dating-rumors-are-trending-again/): A video of Megyn Kelly, host of The Megyn Kelly Show, has been circulating on X, where she commented on rumours of a potential separation between Barack and Michelle Obama
- [Putin Hails Lukashenko's "Solid" 7th Victory As Belarus President, West Slams "Sham" Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/putin-hails-lukashenkos-solid-7th-victory-as-belarus-president-west-slams-sham-election/): Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has been declared the winner of presidential election, according to the country’s electoral body. Lukashenko, who faced no serious challenge from the four other candidates, took 86.8% of the vote, according to initial results. The Belarusian leader has won every presidential election since 1994 with the latest victory being his seventh […]
- [US Defense Chief Says Military Will Keep Aiding 'Mass Deportations'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/us-defense-chief-says-military-will-keep-aiding-mass-deportations/): Colombia turned back two US military aircraft with its citizens aboard over the weekend, prompting Trump to threaten economic tariffs that ultimately pushed the US ally to back down
- [Trump To Order End To DEI In Military, Reinstate Troops Who Refused Covid Vaccines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trump-to-order-end-to-dei-in-military-reinstate-troops-who-refused-covid-vaccines/): Hegseth has promised to bring major changes to the Pentagon and he has made eliminating DEI from the military a top priority.
- ['Complex': Italy's Georgia Meloni Downplays Trump's Gaza Comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/complex-italys-georgia-meloni-downplays-trumps-gaza-comments/): The US president said on Saturday that he wanted Jordan and Egypt to take people from from Gaza, suggesting “we just clean out that whole thing” — an idea quickly rejected by Palestinian leaders
- ['Will Work Together For Global Peace': PM Modi, Trump Discuss Bilateral Ties Over Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/will-work-together-for-global-peace-pm-modi-trump-discuss-bilateral-ties-over-phone-call/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump, a week after his second inauguration as the US President
- [UK Has First Right To Buy Greenland From Denmark? A 1917 Deal ‘Trump Has Never Heard Of’ Says…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/uk-has-first-right-to-buy-greenland-from-denmark-a-1917-deal-trump-has-never-heard-of-says/): US President Donald Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland could be foiled by Britain under a pact signed over a century ago, a former diplomat told The Times. Trump has expressed an interest in making the Arctic Island, an autonomous territory of Denmark, part of the US. He has not ruled out using military or economic […]
- ['As Lord Hanuman Stood Unwavering...': Ukraine Envoy To Skip Diplomats' Maha Kumbh Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/as-lord-hanuman-stood-unwavering-ukraine-envoy-to-skip-diplomats-maha-kumbh-visit/): Earlier it was reported that diplomats of 73 countries including Russia and Ukraine would visit Prayagraj to take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam during ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.
- [In Major Breakthrough, India & China Agree To Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Direct Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/in-major-breakthrough-india-china-agree-to-resume-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-direct-flights/): Along with Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumption, the two sides have also agreed to resume direct flights between the two nations, promote cross-border river cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
- [Fact check: Trump’s first-week immigration orders – what are the effects?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/fact-check-trumps-first-week-immigration-orders-what-are-the-effects/): Trump enacted controversial immigration plans in his first week back. What are the short and long-term effects?
- [Palestinians reunited with loved ones in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/palestinians-reunited-with-loved-ones-in-north-gaza/): Palestinians are reuniting with their loved ones in north Gaza as tens of thousands made the journey back home.
- [Trump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trump-spotlight-a-clash-with-colombia-and-what-lies-ahead-on-monday/): We delve into the clash over deportations between Trump and Colombia’s Petro, and we explore what lies ahead on Monday.
- [How Trump coerced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening US tariff war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/how-trump-coerced-colombia-to-accept-deportees-by-threatening-us-tariff-war/): Donald Trump threatened US tariffs on imports from Colombia after Bogota initially refused deportation flights.
- [Sora’s power to blur reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/soras-power-to-blur-reality/): Meet Sora, the AI video-generating model from OpenAI that’s reshaping reality.
- ['Guru Vowed To Bed 1,000 Virgins': UK Woman Exposes Yoga Centre's Descent Into Sex Cult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/guru-vowed-to-bed-1000-virgins-uk-woman-exposes-yoga-centres-descent-into-sex-cult/): In 2017, the woman was looking for a job as a teacher in London when she came across the Tara Yoga Centre near Old Street.
- [Iran Fires AI-Powered Missiles As Israel "Makes Decision To Attack" Nuke Facilities, Seeks Trump Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/iran-fires-ai-powered-missiles-as-israel-makes-decision-to-attack-nuke-facilities-seeks-trump-nod/): On 26 January 2025, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested potential military action against Iran within the coming months, highlighting regional challenges and strategic opportunities in a letter to newly appointed US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Katz stated Israel’s readiness to act against Iran’s nuclear facilities, a position echoed in recent reports, including one […]
- [North Koreans are ‘disciplined’, armed with high-quality ammo, says Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/north-koreans-are-disciplined-armed-with-high-quality-ammo-says-ukraine/): Ukraine’s new enemies are learning on the battlefield but have fatal orders to follow to avoid capture, says Kyiv.
- [India’s BJP-ruled Uttarakhand implements ‘totally biased’ common civil code](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/indias-bjp-ruled-uttarakhand-implements-totally-biased-common-civil-code/): Introducing Uniform Civil Code to replace India’s patchwork of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance is a BJP goal.
- [On the Auschwitz anniversary, Europe cannot ignore its far-right problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/on-the-auschwitz-anniversary-europe-cannot-ignore-its-far-right-problem/): Far-right leaders may be paying respects today, but their power reflects the growing threat of genocidal violence.
- [Did Donald Trump propose the ethnic cleansing of Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/did-donald-trump-propose-the-ethnic-cleansing-of-gaza/): US President Donald Trump has proposed clearing Palestinians out of Gaza and moving them to Jordan and Egypt.
- [Top Fuji TV executives in Japan resign over sex scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/top-fuji-tv-executives-in-japan-resign-over-sex-scandal/): Chairman and president step down to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to celebrity host.
- [Please Enjoy Our Tragedies: Art as a Voice for Myanmar’s Forgotten Struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/please-enjoy-our-tragedies-art-as-a-voice-for-myanmars-forgotten-struggle/): An artist flees Myanmar following the 2021 coup and uses art to keep the world engaged in the plight of his nation.
- [Wrapping up Joe Biden’s presidential legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/wrapping-up-joe-bidens-presidential-legacy/): Joe Biden ended his presidency with a 36% approval rate, far below recent presidents. AJLabs breaks down his term.
- [Porn Star Bonnie Blue's Record-Breaking Sex Marathon Video Featuring 1,057 Men Removed From OnlyFans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/porn-star-bonnie-blues-record-breaking-sex-marathon-video-featuring-1057-men-removed-from-onlyfans/): The 25-year-old adult content star broke the internet with claims that she slept with 1,057 men from 1 pm to 1 am at a secret London event.
- [‘Hell on Earth’: Who were the victims killed by the Nazis in Auschwitz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/hell-on-earth-who-were-the-victims-killed-by-the-nazis-in-auschwitz/): January 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the notorious Nazi concentration camp in Poland.
- [Netizens Can't Stop Talking About Melania Trump's Meeting With California Governor, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/netizens-cant-stop-talking-about-melania-trumps-meeting-with-california-governor-heres-why/): Melania was pictured deboarding Air Force One with US President Donald Trump who arrived in California on Thursday to meet the locals who suffered in the wildfires
- [Hamas Declares ‘Victory’ As Palestinians Return To North Gaza, Israel ‘Withdraws’ From Netzarim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/hamas-declares-victory-as-palestinians-return-to-north-gaza-israel-withdraws-from-netzarim/): On 27 January 2025, Israel announced that Palestinians could return to northern Gaza following an agreement with Hamas for the release of six hostages. Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee confirmed that movement through the Netzarim Corridor would be permitted from 7 am on foot and from 9 am for vehicles, provided no fighters or weapons […]
- [US Suspends Funding To Bangladesh After Trump Orders 90-Day Freeze On All Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/us-suspends-funding-to-bangladesh-after-trump-orders-90-day-freeze-on-all-foreign-aid/): Trump claimed in his first batch of executive orders that foreign aid provided by the US was “not aligned” with America’s “interests and values.”
- [Alexander Lukashenko wins seventh straight term in ‘sham’ Belarus election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/alexander-lukashenko-wins-seventh-straight-term-in-sham-belarus-election/): Election officials say Lukashenko received 86.8 percent of vote amid accusations the vote was neither free nor fair.
- [Displaced Palestinians Return to Gaza City After 15-Month Blockade | Israel Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/displaced-palestinians-return-to-gaza-city-after-15-month-blockade-israel-gaza-war/): Displaced Palestinian families began returning home to northern Gaza on January 27 in cars, trucks and on rickshaws that were overloaded with mattresses, food, and tents that served as shelters for over a year for those in the central and southern areas of the enclave.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a post on X […]
- [Palestinians return to north Gaza after over a year, Hamas hails ‘victory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/palestinians-return-to-north-gaza-after-over-a-year-hamas-hails-victory/): Thousands of Palestinians head on foot to what is left of their homes after 15 months of war and forced displacement.
- [Mass protests across Greece to demand justice for Tempe train crash victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/mass-protests-across-greece-to-demand-justice-for-tempe-train-crash-victims/): A passenger train packed with students collided with a freight train in February 2023 killing fifty-seven people.
- [Long walk home: Palestinians march on foot to north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/long-walk-home-palestinians-march-on-foot-to-north-gaza/): Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians cross the so-called Netzarim Corridor to their homes in northern Gaza.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reporter talks to Palestinians arriving in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/video-al-jazeera-reporter-talks-to-palestinians-arriving-in-north-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout has been speaking to displaced Palestinians who’ve been allowed back in north Gaza.
- [Trump’s Tariff ‘Spooks’ Colombia, Petro ‘Accepts’ US Army Planes Deporting Migrants ‘Like Criminals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trumps-tariff-spooks-colombia-petro-accepts-us-army-planes-deporting-migrants-like-criminals/): Tensions between the United States and Colombia have escalated after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs and sanctions on Colombia for refusing to accept military deportation flights. Trump warned of increased tariffs on Colombian products such as coffee. In retaliation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro imposed matching tariffs on US imports and barred US military […]
- [Trump, Starmer Discuss Gaza & Economy, Promise To Meet Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trump-starmer-discuss-gaza-economy-promise-to-meet-soon/): Starmer praised Trump for his “role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza”, while the US President welcomed the release of British-Israeli national Emily Damari.
- [Six Killed, 31 Wounded In LPG Tanker Explosion In Pakistan's Punjab Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/six-killed-31-wounded-in-lpg-tanker-explosion-in-pakistans-punjab-province/): The incident took place at the Industrial Estate in Multan’s Hamid Pur Kanora area, according to rescue authorities
- [Trump Crackdown On Gurdwaras In New York, New Jersey In Hunt For 'Undocumented Aliens'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trump-crackdown-on-gurdwaras-in-new-york-new-jersey-in-hunt-for-undocumented-aliens/): On Saturday and Sunday, more than 1,000 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for “illegal” immigration in US
- [Palestinians Return Home To North Gaza After Israel, Hamas Reach Deal For Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/palestinians-return-home-to-north-gaza-after-israel-hamas-reach-deal-for-hostage-release/): Israel had been preventing vast crowds of Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the truce, but they reached a deal for the release of more hostages.
- ['Something Moving Under Water': Republican Congressman Claims Aliens Living In Ocean Depths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/something-moving-under-water-republican-congressman-claims-aliens-living-in-ocean-depths/): Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett, an advocate for UFO transparency, makes a shocking revelation based on an admiral’s alleged account of a fast-moving ship underwater
- [Duck DNA, bird feathers found in ill-fated Jeju Air jet engines: Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/duck-dna-bird-feathers-found-in-ill-fated-jeju-air-jet-engines-probe/): Both engines of Boeing 737-800 jet contained DNA from Baikal teals, a migratory duck that flies to South Korea.
- [‘Declaration of war’: M23 rebels claim to have captured key DR Congo city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/declaration-of-war-m23-rebels-claim-to-have-captured-key-dr-congo-city/): Witnesses say they saw rebels enter centre of eastern city of Goma amid gunfire, as UN calls for an end to offensive.
- [Video: Thousands of Palestinians pack road on return to north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/video-thousands-of-palestinians-pack-road-on-return-to-north-gaza/): Videos show thousands of Palestinians packing Gaza’s coastal road to make their way back to north Gaza.
- [Who is Kush Desai? Trump Taps Ex-Indian-American Journalist As Deputy Press Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/who-is-kush-desai-trump-taps-ex-indian-american-journalist-as-deputy-press-secretary/): Desai brings a wealth of experience to Trump’s communications office, having served as Deputy Battleground States and Pennsylvania Communications Director at the Republican National Committee.
- [‘China And India Should Commit To Mutual Support Rather Than Suspicion, Alienation’: Wang Yi Tells Misri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/china-and-india-should-commit-to-mutual-support-rather-than-suspicion-alienation-wang-yi-tells-misri/): China and India should commit to mutual understanding and support rather than “mutual suspicion”, and “alienation”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
- [Palestinians return to north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/palestinians-return-to-north-gaza/): Tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians have been returning on foot to north Gaza.
- [UN experts slam Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah’s arrest in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/un-experts-slam-palestinian-journalist-ali-abunimahs-arrest-in-switzerland/): They call the arrest of Electronic Intifada website’s founder ‘shocking’ and urge Switzerland to release him.
- [Pakistan vs West Indies – second Test: Warrican leads 120-run comeback win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/pakistan-vs-west-indies-second-test-warrican-leads-120-run-comeback-win/): Warrican’s nine wickets help visitors wrap up the second Test in three days and level the two-match series 1-1.
- [Millions in China head home for Lunar New Year in ‘record high’ migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/millions-in-china-head-home-for-lunar-new-year-in-record-high-migration/): People throng railway stations and airports as millions return home to celebrate the new year, which begins Wednesday.
- ['I Don't Shake Hands With White Slavers...': Colombian President Hits Back At Trump Amid Tariff War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/i-dont-shake-hands-with-white-slavers-colombian-president-hits-back-at-trump-amid-tariff-war/): Colombia succumbed to Donald Trump’s pressure and accepted defeat in the tariff war with the United States. But before the agreement, the Colombian President lashed out at Trump in a long post.
- [After the bloodshed: Can Bangladesh’s Awami League resurrect itself?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/after-the-bloodshed-can-bangladeshs-awami-league-resurrect-itself/): Five months after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won’t apologise; others want a reckoning
- [Kansas City Chiefs set up NFL Super Bowl date with Philadelphia Eagles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/kansas-city-chiefs-set-up-nfl-super-bowl-date-with-philadelphia-eagles/): Taylor Swift celebrated with Travis Kelce as Kansas City beat Buffalo Bills 32-29 for a place in February 9 Super Bowl.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,068](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1068/): Here are the key developments on the 1,068th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [January 6 Rioters Are Rejecting Trump's Presidential Pardon: 'Insult To Rule Of Law...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/january-6-rioters-are-rejecting-trumps-presidential-pardon-insult-to-rule-of-law/): Trump pardoned nearly everyone criminally charged in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol after taking office. However, some rejected his pardon and took responsbility for their actions.
- [Handcuffed & Mistreated: Brazil To Seek Explanations From US Over 'Degrading Treatment' Of Deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/handcuffed-mistreated-brazil-to-seek-explanations-from-us-over-degrading-treatment-of-deportees/): Last Friday, Brazilian deportees from the US arrived in Brazil in handcuffs. Upon arrival, some of the passengers also reported mistreatment during the flight
- [Colombian President Cheating On Wife? Viral Video With Trans Woman Resurfaces Amid Tariff War With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/colombian-president-cheating-on-wife-viral-video-with-trans-woman-resurfaces-amid-tariff-war-with-us/): Gustavo Petro’s suspected affair with transsexual newscaster Linda Yepes last year surfaced amid a tariff war with Trump. However, Colombia conceded to Trump’s terms mere hours later.
- [US Pauses Tariffs, Sanctions On Colombia After Migrant Deportation Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/us-pauses-tariffs-sanctions-on-colombia-after-migrant-deportation-agreement/): The announcement comes after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants from the United States
- [CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 escaped from a lab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/cia-says-more-likely-covid-19-escaped-from-a-lab/): The intelligence agency says it has ‘low confidence’ in assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information.
- [Israel Says Palestinians Can Return To Gaza Strip As Hamas Agrees To Release 6 More Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/israel-says-palestinians-can-return-to-gaza-strip-as-hamas-agrees-to-release-6-more-hostages/): Israel had been stopping vast number of Palestinians from using a coastal road to return to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the truce agreement by not releasing civilian women hostages.
- [Trump's 'FAFO' Attack On Colombia Tariffs Goes Viral, Elon Musk Comments 'Awesome'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trumps-fafo-attack-on-colombia-tariffs-goes-viral-elon-musk-comments-awesome/): US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to slam Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who refused to accept any US military planes which had deported migrants, and used the abbreviation “FAFO in the meme that is interpreted as “F*** Around, Find Out”
- [Colombia Takes U-Turn On US Deportation Flights Amid Tariffs War, Says 'We Accept All Trump's Terms'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/colombia-takes-u-turn-on-us-deportation-flights-amid-tariffs-war-says-we-accept-all-trumps-terms/): The US and Colombia had entered a tariff war after Trump imposed sanctions due to South American country’s refusal to allow US flights to land. However, Colombia has now agreed to “all terms” of US.
- [Trump Sanctions Colombia For Refusing Deportation Flights, Says 'It's Just The Beginning'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/trump-sanctions-colombia-for-refusing-deportation-flights-says-its-just-the-beginning/): Colombia turned away incoming US aircraft for deportation of immigrants. Trump announced sanctions on the South American country, while Bogota responded with 25% tariff on US goods, waging tariff war.
- [Palestinians condemn Trump’s proposal to ‘clean out’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/palestinians-condemn-trumps-proposal-to-clean-out-gaza/): Palestinian Authority rejects proposal as a violation of its ‘red lines’ as Gaza residents insist they will remain.
- [What can keep the Gaza ceasefire deal on track?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/what-can-keep-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal-on-track/): The Israeli army blocks northern Gaza crossing points after prisoner-captive exchanges.
- [Trump orders sanctions on Colombia after Petro blocks deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/trump-orders-sanctions-on-colombia-after-petro-blocks-deportation-flights/): President Petro says Bogota will block US deportation flights until migrants are guaranteed ‘dignified treatment’.
- [‘I’d crawl if I have to’: Palestinians eager to return to northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/id-crawl-if-i-have-to-palestinians-eager-to-return-to-northern-gaza/): At least two Palestinians killed after Israel delays their return to the north and fires at crowds.
- [‘On Foot, Bikes…’ South Lebanon ‘Residents March Home’ As Israel Opens Fire, ‘Kills 15’ | Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/on-foot-bikes-south-lebanon-residents-march-home-as-israel-opens-fire-kills-15-hezbollah/): On January 26, 2025, Israeli fire killed 15 people and injured 83 in southern Lebanon, as residents returned home following the ceasefire deadline. Among the dead was a Lebanese soldier. The Israeli military confirmed opening fire on civilians and Hezbollah supporters approaching Israeli-deployed villages, citing “imminent threats.” The UN warned conditions remain unsafe for return […]
- [Heir To Rs 2,500-Crore Company, Man Gets Life Term For Killing Best Friend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/heir-to-rs-2500-crore-company-man-gets-life-term-for-killing-best-friend/): Thomas is the grandson of Sir Stanley Thomas, whose family founded Peter’s Pies, a prominent bakery firm in south Wales.
- [Colombia's President Says Govt Won't Accept Deportation Flights from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/colombias-president-says-govt-wont-accept-deportation-flights-from-us/): Petro added that his country would receive Colombians in “civilian airplanes” and “without treatment like criminals”.
- [Sudan’s army chief visits recaptured HQ, vows to ‘eradicate’ RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/sudans-army-chief-visits-recaptured-hq-vows-to-eradicate-rsf/): Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visits key military site as WHO chief denounces deadly attack on hospital in Darfur region.
- [UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/un-chief-calls-for-rwandan-forces-to-leave-drc-as-rebels-press-offensive/): Antonio Guterres urges the M23 rebels to immediately cease all hostile actions as thousands of civilians flee Goma.
- [Trump Govt. ‘Suspends’ Entry Schemes For Migrants ‘Fleeing Most Desperate Places’, Including Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/trump-govt-suspends-entry-schemes-for-migrants-fleeing-most-desperate-places-including-ukraine/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-why-is-israel-still-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire.
- [Now, it is time to grieve in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/now-it-is-time-to-grieve-in-gaza/): The ceasefire has not put an end to my people’s suffering; it has only given them time to mourn.
- [Why Syria is so coveted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/why-syria-is-so-coveted/): It is the most complete and consequential Arab state.
- [Tens of thousands of Greeks seek justice for victims of Tempe train crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/tens-of-thousands-of-greeks-seek-justice-for-victims-of-tempe-train-crash/): Fifty-seven people were killed when a freight train and a passenger train collided in February 2023.
- [Crux Decode | Trump To "Meet" Putin, Can He Succeed Where Biden Failed In Ending Russia Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/crux-decode-trump-to-meet-putin-can-he-succeed-where-biden-failed-in-ending-russia-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions about whether he can succeed in ending the Russia-Ukraine war, where President Joe Biden has struggled. The upcoming meeting could signal a shift in U.S. foreign policy and its approach to resolving the conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Indian Diaspora Vs Pro-Khalistan Mob Outside Indian High Commission In London | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/indian-diaspora-vs-pro-khalistan-mob-outside-indian-high-commission-in-london-watch/): Members of the Indian diaspora held counter-protests against a pro-Khalistan mob outside the High Commission building in London on Republic Day.
- [Thousands protest ‘Invasion Day’ in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/thousands-protest-invasion-day-in-australia/): Thousands of people protested Australia’s national day, marking the arrival of the first British colonisers in 1788.
- [Israel kills Lebanese civilians as its army ignores withdrawal deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israel-kills-lebanese-civilians-as-its-army-ignores-withdrawal-deadline/): Israeli troops have opened fire and killed civilians in southern Lebanon on the day they were supposed to withdraw.
- [Naomi Girma joins Chelsea for world record women’s football transfer fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/naomi-girma-joins-chelsea-for-world-record-womens-football-transfer-fee/): The London club reportedly sign the American defender to a world record deal for a female footballer.
- [What’s behind Hamas’s slogans and ‘gift bags’ during captive release?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/whats-behind-hamass-slogans-and-gift-bags-during-captive-release/): The second release of Israeli captives held in Gaza was an opportunity for Hamas to convey a message, says analysts.
- ['Move Beyond Past Guilt': Elon Musk Makes Surprise Appearance At German Far-Right Campaign Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/move-beyond-past-guilt-elon-musk-makes-surprise-appearance-at-german-far-right-campaign-event/): Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday.
- [‘US Could Soon Be Bigger Nation’, Says Trump Amid Report of ‘Fiery’ Call With Denmark Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/us-could-soon-be-bigger-nation-says-trump-amid-report-of-fiery-call-with-denmark-over-greenland/): US President Donald Trump reportedly had a contentious 45-minute phone call with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen over Greenland’s sale, threatening tariffs and measures. Frederiksen dismissed Trump’s claims, emphasizing Greenland’s autonomy. The Arctic island’s strategic and resource importance sparked interest from both the US and EU. Greenland’s PM Mute Egede rejected US acquisition plans, stressing independence. […]
- [Iranian Nobel Laureate Says 2022 Protests Led To 'Profound Changes' In Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/iranian-nobel-laureate-says-2022-protests-led-to-profound-changes-in-country/): The death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, days after the morality police arrested her in Tehran for an alleged breach of the Islamic republic’s strict dress code for women, triggered nationwide protests.
- [Video: Released Palestinian prisoners reunite with their families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/video-released-palestinian-prisoners-reunite-with-their-families/): Palestinian prisoners released during the Gaza ceasefire deal have been reuniting with their families.
- [Jannik Sinner wins second Australian Open tennis title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/jannik-sinner-wins-second-australian-open-tennis-title/): The Italian completes a straight-sets win over world number two Alexander Zverev to remain perfect in Grand Slam finals.
- [At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/at-least-20-nigerian-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-remote-army-base/): Suspected ISWAP fighters target army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state.
- [Polish president talks about Trump’s return, security and EU challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/polish-president-talks-about-trumps-return-security-and-eu-challenges/): Andrzej Duda discusses the Ukraine war and balancing global alliances as Donald Trump comes back to the White House.
- [Why are there so many Palestinian children in Israeli prisons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/why-are-there-so-many-palestinian-children-in-israeli-prisons/): Twenty-three child prisoners released but more than 300 minors remain in Israeli custody, many of them without charges.
- [‘Anyone Who Moves…’ Israel Warns Lebanese ‘Not To Return’ To South, ‘Kills 3’ Amid Pullout Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/anyone-who-moves-israel-warns-lebanese-not-to-return-to-south-kills-3-amid-pullout-deadline/): Israel has warned Lebanese civilians not to return to southern Lebanon amid rising tensions. The warning follows military actions that have reportedly resulted in three deaths, coinciding with a pullout deadline. The situation reflects ongoing conflict and instability in the region. n18oc_crux
- [Daughter Texts Her Mom 'Did You Make It Home Alive', Later Finds She Died In Her Car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/daughter-texts-her-mom-did-you-make-it-home-alive-later-finds-she-died-in-her-car/): Maureen Branigan, 30, said she never believed her mother Debbie, 52, would pass away after she sent that text. Debbie Branigan died due to cardiac arrest after years of serious medical issues.
- [Glamorous Getaway Lands Drug Lord Behind Bars In UK, Thanks To Wife’s Social Media Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/glamorous-getaway-lands-drug-lord-behind-bars-in-uk-thanks-to-wifes-social-media-posts/): Luis Grijalba, 43, wanted in the US for exporting cocaine from Costa Rica, travelled to London to ring in the New Year with his wife, Estefania McDonald Rodriguez.
- [Covid-19 'More Likely' Leaked From Chinese Lab: CIA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/covid-19-more-likely-leaked-from-chinese-lab-cia/): The assessment came after John Ratcliffe was confirmed as the CIA director in Trump’s second term. Ratcliffe had earlier promised to make the assessment of Covid-19’s origins a priority.
- [Israel’s “Failed” Attempt to “Ethnically Cleanse” Gaza Picked up by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israels-failed-attempt-to-ethnically-cleanse-gaza-picked-up-by-trump/): Abdullah Al-Arian, from Georgetown University in Qatar talks about the strength of Gazans to resist being relocated
- [Al Jazeera reporter caught in Israeli gunfire at Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/al-jazeera-reporter-caught-in-israeli-gunfire-at-gazas-netzarim-corridor/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid captured the moment Israeli forces opened fire on displaced Palestinians.
- [Israel “Recycling” it’s System of Deporting Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/israel-recycling-its-system-of-deporting-palestinians/): Xavier Abu Eid, a political analyst talks about Israel deporting Palestinian prisoners and losing their right of return
- [South Korean Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted For Insurrection Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/south-korean-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-indicted-for-insurrection-charges/): In a statement, prosecutors said they had “indicted Yoon Suk Yeol with detention today on charges of being the ringleader of an insurrection”
- [At Least 18 Killed In Gasoline Tanker Explosion In Southern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/at-least-18-killed-in-gasoline-tanker-explosion-in-southern-nigeria/): The accident happened along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in the southeastern state of Enugu after the tanker, laden with gasoline, lost control and rammed into 17 vehicles
- [Trump Urges Egypt And Jordan To Take In Palestinians From Gaza; Here's Why They Might Refuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/trump-urges-egypt-and-jordan-to-take-in-palestinians-from-gaza-heres-why-they-might-refuse/): President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the warravaged Gaza Strip is likely to be met with a hard “no” from the two U.S. allies.
- [Trump Floats Plan To ‘Clean Out’ Gaza, ‘Send Palestinians To…’; Israel Says Hamas Violated Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/26/trump-floats-plan-to-clean-out-gaza-send-palestinians-to-israel-says-hamas-violated-ceasefire/): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently proposed a plan to “clean out” Gaza, a move he suggested would involve forcibly removing Palestinians from the region. His comments come amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. Trump’s statement has sparked controversy, as it calls for drastic action toward Palestinians living in Gaza, […]
- [What a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/what-a-us-exit-from-the-who-means-for-global-healthcare/): US withdrawal from WHO means missing February’s meeting, reducing influence and hindering global health efforts.
- [England down India to keep T20 series alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/england-down-india-to-keep-t20-series-alive/): England beat India by 26 runs in Rajkot in the third T20 international to keep the five-match cricket series alive.
- [UNRWA chief warns against Israel’s ‘disastrous’ impending ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/unrwa-chief-warns-against-israels-disastrous-impending-ban/): UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s ban would ‘heighten instability and deepen despair’ at a ‘critical moment’.
- [Colombian Planes Bring Back Deportees As Trump Flaunts Border Crackdown, Brazil Summons US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/colombian-planes-bring-back-deportees-as-trump-flaunts-border-crackdown-brazil-summons-us-envoy/): A Colombian Air Force jet was expected to land back in the country early Tuesday carrying 110 Colombians deported from the United States.The flight from San Diego, along with another traveling from Houston back to Colombia, follows a dispute sparked Sunday when Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow U.S. military planes to send deported […]
- [US deportation flights land in Colombia after Trump-Petro row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/us-deportation-flights-land-in-colombia-after-trump-petro-row/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro welcomes ‘free and dignified’ deportees, stressing that migrants are not criminals.
- [Gaza’s Path to Recovery Post Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/gazas-path-to-recovery-post-ceasefire/): UNICEF on ceasefire and road ahead in Gaza.
- [How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/how-many-people-has-israel-killed-in-lebanon-since-the-ceasefire/): In the two months since the Israel-Hezbollah truce began, Israeli forces have killed at least 83 people.
- [Victory and defeat in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/victory-and-defeat-in-gaza/): For 15 months, death did not defeat us.
- [Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/protesters-attack-french-us-rwandan-embassies-in-drc/): Demonstrators attack embassies of France, Belgium, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and the United States in Kinshasa.
- [Trump Administration Intensifies Its Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants | USA News | news18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-administration-intensifies-its-crackdown-on-illegal-immigrants-usa-news-news18-n18g/): Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have slowed significantly as President Biden prepares to leave office and as President-elect Donald J. Trump, who promised to crack down on immigration, is days away from retaking power.More than 46,000 people crossed the border illegally in November, the lowest number during the Biden administration. Though overall crossings ticked […]
- [“Raised Enough Money for Third Term…” Trump ‘Jokes’ At Republican Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/raised-enough-money-for-third-term-trump-jokes-at-republican-conference/): Former US President Donald Trump jokingly suggested the possibility of running for a third term during a speech to House Republicans. While the US Constitution enforces a two-term limit for the presidency, Trump has made similar remarks in the past. Recently, Representative Andy Ogles proposed a constitutional amendment to revise presidential term limits. Ogles stated […]
- [South Korean Passenger Plane Catches Fire, 176 People Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/south-korean-passenger-plane-catches-fire-176-people-evacuated-video/): According to the National Fire Agency, three people were slightly injured during evacuation down inflatable slides, but the fire was completely extinguished
- [US Latest News | Donald Trump's First Week In Office | Trump Administration | N18G | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/us-latest-news-donald-trumps-first-week-in-office-trump-administration-n18g-news18/): In less than a week, America’s administration has abandoned the world’s main health agency, ditched a global treaty on the climate crisis, and told refugees already approved to fly to the US that they were not welcome and could no longer come. Trump’s rapid-fire decisions in his first week have left the country divided. Supporters […]
- [Multi-Agency Raids Launched Across The U.S., Targeting Criminal Immigrants | Tom Homan Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/multi-agency-raids-launched-across-the-u-s-targeting-criminal-immigrants-tom-homan-interview/): CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan about Immigration and Customs Enforcement potentially conducting raids on schools and churches. Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/russian-diplomats-make-first-visit-to-syria-since-al-assads-removal/): The visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria.
- [Did Joe Biden Attempt To Assassinate Putin? Tucker Carlson Makes Explosive Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/did-joe-biden-attempt-to-assassinate-putin-tucker-carlson-makes-explosive-claim/): Tucker Carlson, whose claim lacks any concrete evidence, has stoked a widespread row with his remarks.
- [Borders Must Not Be "Moved By Force", Germany Warns Trump On Greenland, Denmark Urges European Unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/borders-must-not-be-moved-by-force-germany-warns-trump-on-greenland-denmark-urges-european-unity/): Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged European unity after Donald Trump again stressed his designs on Greenland. Frederiksen said Europe was “based on the idea that cooperation rather than confrontation will lead to peace, progress and prosperity.”“Let us honour that idea,” she said as she met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the first leg of […]
- [PM Modi Likely To Visit White House In February: Donald Trump | Brass Tacks | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-white-house-in-february-donald-trump-brass-tacks-pm-modi-news18/): US President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would probably be visiting the White House for a meeting with him in February.US President Trump told reporters on Monday aboard Air Force One on his way back to Joint Base Andrews from Florida.“I had a long talk with him this morning (Monday). He […]
- ['Set Clear Boundaries': 'World's Most Wanted Girlfriend' On Why She Turned Down 5,000 Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/set-clear-boundaries-worlds-most-wanted-girlfriend-on-why-she-turned-down-5000-men/): Model Vera Djikmans, who received 5,000 applications from men who want to date her, said only three men fulfilled her “strict” criteria, and she has put her “boyfriend search” on hold at the moment
- [Trump’s genocidal plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza was there all along](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trumps-genocidal-plan-to-clean-out-gaza-was-there-all-along/): The US president has clearly had only Israeli and real estate interests at heart.
- [Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom crossing enroute to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/aid-trucks-pass-through-kerem-shalom-crossing-enroute-to-gaza/): Humanitarian aid trucks arrived at the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday, enroute to Gaza.
- [‘Forced Labour, Held In Dark Tunnels’: Released Hostages, IDF ‘Reveal’ How Hamas ‘Treated’ Captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/forced-labour-held-in-dark-tunnels-released-hostages-idf-reveal-how-hamas-treated-captives/): Some of the hostages released from Gaza during the ceasefire had been held in Hamas tunnels for up to eight months straight, deprived of daylight and with little to no human contact, an Israeli general said on Monday.Three Israeli civilians and four soldiers — all women — have been released so far in the ceasefire, […]
- [Trump's Tariff Threat Worked On Colombia, But His Plans For Canada And Mexico Carry Higher Stakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trumps-tariff-threat-worked-on-colombia-but-his-plans-for-canada-and-mexico-carry-higher-stakes/): After forcing Colombia to accept deportees by threatening a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump is readying the same move against Canada and Mexico.
- [US: 17-Year-Old TikTok Star Killed In Shooting Incident At California Mall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/us-17-year-old-tiktok-star-killed-in-shooting-incident-at-california-mall/): Around the time of her death, Nahsiyah Turner — known as Siyah to her fans — had 2,20,000 followers on TikTok, which has now increased to more than 3 lakh while her Instagram has over 36,000
- [Trump Order Set To Pause HIV, Malaria Drugs Supply To Poor Countries: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-order-set-to-pause-hiv-malaria-drugs-supply-to-poor-countries-report/): The move is part of a wider freeze on U.S. aid and funding put in place since Trump took office on Jan. 20, while programmes are reviewed.
- [California’s wildfire tragedy: A wake-up call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/californias-wildfire-tragedy-a-wake-up-call/): We ask how deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have been exacerbated by climate change.
- [The Crimean Tatar imprisoned by Russia, promoted to high office by Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/the-crimean-tatar-imprisoned-by-russia-promoted-to-high-office-by-ukraine/): Nariman Dzhelyal has been appointed as Ukraine’s new ambassador to Turkiye after facing jail at the Kremlin’s hands.
- [How are Trump’s deportation targets reacting to his threats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/how-are-trumps-deportation-targets-reacting-to-his-threats/): From Colombia to India, here is how Trump’s deportation targets are reacting to ICE arrests and deportation flights.
- [Serbia's PM Milos Vucevic Resigns Amid Anti-Corruption Protests Over Deadly Canopy Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/serbias-pm-milos-vucevic-resigns-amid-anti-corruption-protests-over-deadly-canopy-collapse/): The canopy collapse, which killed 15 people in the northern city of Novi Sad, has become a flashpoint reflecting wider discontent with the increasingly autocratic rule of Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic
- [Al Jazeera reporter’s journey back home to north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/al-jazeera-reporters-journey-back-home-to-north-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary documented her emotional journey back home to northern Gaza.
- [Video: What children in Gaza are saying about the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/video-what-children-in-gaza-are-saying-about-the-ceasefire/): We spoke to children in Gaza about what the ceasefire has meant to them after 15 months of fear and displacement.
- [UK military support to Israel ‘could be breach of international law’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/uk-military-support-to-israel-could-be-breach-of-international-law/): The UK government actively complicit in Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people, according to a new report.
- [In the wake of LA’s wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/in-the-wake-of-las-wildfires/): Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reflects on the devastating impact of the LA wildfires
- [What’s DeepSeek and why is it sending shockwaves through global tech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/whats-deepseek-and-why-is-it-sending-shockwaves-through-global-tech/): A new Chinese-developed AI assistant, DeepSeek, has crashed tech markets in the US.
- [Serbia’s PM Milos Vucevic resigns as protests raise political pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/serbias-pm-milos-vucevic-resigns-as-protests-raise-political-pressure/): Milos Vucevic steps down in bid to calm anger over deadly roof collapse that expanded into antigovernment rallies.
- ["It's Been Hell" Trump Doubles Down On Moving Gazans To Egypt And Jordan, Iran Threatens Israel, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/its-been-hell-trump-doubles-down-on-moving-gazans-to-egypt-and-jordan-iran-threatens-israel-us/): US President Donald Trump doubles down on his desire for Egypt and Jordan to take in Gazans. Trump has reportedly suggested that Palestinians would be better off somewhere not “associated with violence.” “I’d like to get them living in an area where they can live without disruption and revolution and violence,” Trump told reporters aboard […]
- [Jasprit Bumrah, Amelia Kerr named ICC Cricketers of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/jasprit-bumrah-amelia-kerr-named-icc-cricketers-of-the-year/): Both T20 World Cup-winning players cap off a standout 2024 with two awards each as Mandhana and Omarzai win ODI prizes.
- [Russia and Ukraine forces face off in intense fighting on front lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/russia-and-ukraine-forces-face-off-in-intense-fighting-on-front-lines/): Ukraine reports heavy fighting in Donetsk. Russia claims capture of village in Kharkiv region.
- [Ethiopia to Israel: Secret Journeys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/ethiopia-to-israel-secret-journeys/): The secret transportation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the 1980s by the Mossad and the CIA.
- ['Going To Put America First': Trump Calls China, India ‘Tremendous Tariff-Makers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/going-to-put-america-first-trump-calls-china-india-tremendous-tariff-makers/): The remark came against the backdrop of reports suggesting that Prime Minister Modi is likely to meet Trump in Washington as early as next month.
- [This Zoo Is Selling Tiger Urine As Cure For Arthritis Much To The Anger Of Doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/this-zoo-is-selling-tiger-urine-as-cure-for-arthritis-much-to-the-anger-of-doctors/): A zoo in China is selling Siberian tiger urine for arthritis at 50 yuan per bottle. Doctors and pharmacists reject the claim, citing no scientific evidence of its efficacy
- ['Not Elon's Office': No Workspace At White House For Musk, Trump's New DOGE Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/not-elons-office-no-workspace-at-white-house-for-musk-trumps-new-doge-head/): Elon Musk, who was reportedly eyeing an office inside the Oval Office of the famed West Wing, will have to be content with remaining at the Eisenhower Executive Office building
- [India Sees Middle East Region As 'Crucial Passage To World Beyond,' Says Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/india-sees-middle-east-region-as-crucial-passage-to-world-beyond-says-jaishankar/): Jaishankar said the endeavours of India and the Middle East can be projected further into Africa, Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia
- [Bangladesh needs systemic reform to end rights abuse: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/bangladesh-needs-systemic-reform-to-end-rights-abuse-hrw/): NGO warns interim government must act to avoid return of rights abuses seen under former PM.
- [Israeli operation in occupied West Bank forcibly displaces Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/israeli-operation-in-occupied-west-bank-forcibly-displaces-palestinians/): Video shows Palestinians fleeing their homes during an Israeli raid in Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank.
- [At least 17 people killed as fighting in DR Congo’s Goma intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/at-least-17-people-killed-as-fighting-in-dr-congos-goma-intensifies/): The M23 rebel group has declared the key city of Goma under its control, signalling a big blow to the Congolese army.
- [China’s DeepSeek Jolts US Tech Stocks, Nvidia Faces ‘Biggest Wipe-Out’, “Wake-up Call”, Warns Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/chinas-deepseek-jolts-us-tech-stocks-nvidia-faces-biggest-wipe-out-wake-up-call-warns-trump/): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Chinese startup DeepSeek’s technology should act as spur for American companies and said it was good that companies in China have come up with a cheaper, faster method of artificial intelligence.”The release of DeepSeek, AI from a Chinese company should be a wakeup call for our industries […]
- [Donald Trump Signs Order To Likely Ban Transgender Troops In Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/donald-trump-signs-order-to-likely-ban-transgender-troops-in-future/): Trump and Hegseth had described parts of the anticipated orders throughout the day, but the exact language did not drop until late Monday.
- [Elon Musk’s Mother Comes To ‘Charming’ Usha Vance’s Rescue Amid Racist Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/elon-musks-mother-comes-to-charming-usha-vances-rescue-amid-racist-attacks/): Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk reacted to a post questioning why JD Vance’s wife Usha Vance was not acknowledged despite being the second lady of the United States.
- [Neymar and Saudi team Al Hilal agree to terminate contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/neymar-and-saudi-team-al-hilal-agree-to-terminate-contract/): The often-injured Brazilian star, who joined Al Hilal in 2023, departs the club with seven months remaining on his deal.
- [Lake Tanganyika fishers fight for their future amid declining catches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/lake-tanganyika-fishers-fight-for-their-future-amid-declining-catches/): From 2020-2024, fish production dropped 20% in the world’s longest freshwater lake serving Tanzania and its neighbours.
- [Italy restarts bid to deport migrants to Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/italy-restarts-bid-to-deport-migrants-to-albania/): Italian naval ship lands 49 people in Albania in a third transfer under controversial 2023 deal between Rome and Tirana.
- [Chained, Handcuffed Migrants Board US Deportation Flights After Trump Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/chained-handcuffed-migrants-board-us-deportation-flights-after-trump-order/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [“No Apologies…” Trump Hails His Immigration Policies Amid Migrant Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/no-apologies-trump-hails-his-immigration-policies-amid-migrant-deportations/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Five-year-old among two killed in Israeli attacks amid Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/five-year-old-among-two-killed-in-israeli-attacks-amid-gaza-ceasefire/): Israeli forces continue ceasefire violations as thousands of Palestinians try to return to their homes in northern Gaza.
- [Trump latest: Migration crackdown, DeepSeek’s rise, what’s ahead on Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-latest-migration-crackdown-deepseeks-rise-whats-ahead-on-tuesday/): We take a look at the latest developments on immigration, as well as the next steps for Trump’s administration.
- [Donald Trump Hints At Removing Income Tax For US Citizens: ‘It’s Time To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/donald-trump-hints-at-removing-income-tax-for-us-citizens-its-time-to/): Donald Trump said that he would introduce across-the-board import tariffs to replace income tax imposed on US citizens.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals Whether He Was Fired By Elon Musk From DOGE: ‘We Discussed…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/vivek-ramaswamy-reveals-whether-he-was-fired-by-elon-musk-from-doge-we-discussed/): Asserting that both of them had “different and complementary approaches” to running DOGE, Vivek Ramaswamy said that they were both “on the same page”.
- [Australian Science Minister On DeepSeek Privacy Concerns: 'Need To Be Very Careful'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/australian-science-minister-on-deepseek-privacy-concerns-need-to-be-very-careful/): Australian Science Minister Ed Husic said, “There are a lot of questions that will need to be answered in time on quality, consumer preferences, data and privacy management.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,069](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1069/): Here are the key developments on the 1,069th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [What’s DeepSeek, China’s AI startup sending shockwaves through global tech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/whats-deepseek-chinas-ai-startup-sending-shockwaves-through-global-tech/): Chip giant Nvidia shed nearly $600bn in market value after Chinese AI model cast doubt on supremacy of US tech firms.
- [Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/denmark-to-pump-2bn-into-arctic-security-as-trump-eyes-greenland/): Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.
- [What Is China's Panda Diplomacy And How Does It Boost Global Soft Power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/what-is-chinas-panda-diplomacy-and-how-does-it-boost-global-soft-power/): Hua-Hua, a popular panda in Chengdu, China, attracts thousands of visitors and has over 10,000 followers on China’s TikTok. Panda diplomacy boosts soft power and funds conservation.
- [PM Modi Becomes First Leader From Indo-Pacific Region To Speak To Trump. Here’s Why The Call Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/pm-modi-becomes-first-leader-from-indo-pacific-region-to-speak-to-trump-heres-why-the-call-matters/): The US President’s conversation with PM Modi on the former’s seventh day in office also signifies that US, under Trump 2.0, believes that India and US are the two driving forces in the region
- [Mexican Cartels Fire At Patrol Agents As Donald Trump Ramps Border Security: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/mexican-cartels-fire-at-patrol-agents-as-donald-trump-ramps-border-security-report/): Neither the Border Patrol agents nor the suspected cartel members were hit during the gunfire.
- [Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-says-microsoft-in-talks-to-buy-tiktok/): US president says there’s ‘great interest’ in purchasing video-sharing platform facing ban on national security grounds.
- [‘Five babies in incubator’: HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/five-babies-in-incubator-hrw-on-danger-to-pregnant-women-babies-in-gaza/): Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.
- [Colombian President’s Daughter Mocks Trump’s Deportation Plan With A Cheeky Dolphin Meme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/colombian-presidents-daughter-mocks-trumps-deportation-plan-with-a-cheeky-dolphin-meme/): The daughter of Colombia’s President said that the Latin American country should send back an American sex tourist for every Colombian deported from the US.
- [US Family Of 4 Found Dead Inside Their Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/us-family-of-4-found-dead-inside-their-home-in-apparent-murder-suicide/): Investigators said that Paul Swarner fatally shot his wife and their two children before turning the gun on himself.
- ['Wake-Up Call For US': Donald Trump After China's Deepseek Rattles America's AI Industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/wake-up-call-for-us-donald-trump-after-chinas-deepseek-rattles-americas-ai-industry/): The Chinese artificial intelligence startup’s chatbot surged to become the most downloaded free app on Apple’s US App Store, displacing OpenAI’s ChatGPT and rattling America’s tech sector.
- [Donald Trump Says Microsoft Is In Talks To Acquire TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/donald-trump-says-microsoft-is-in-talks-to-acquire-tiktok/): Donald Trump has previously said that he was in discussions with several parties about purchasing TikTok and expects to make a decision on the app’s future within the next 30 days.
- [Tech Stocks Plummet: Nvidia Tumbles 17% As Chinese Rival DeepSeek Shakes Up AI Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/tech-stocks-plummet-nvidia-tumbles-17-as-chinese-rival-deepseek-shakes-up-ai-market/): A Chinese company called DeepSeek said it had developed a large language model that can compete with US giants at perhaps a fraction of the cost.
- [Donald Trump Wants To Build Israeli-Style 'Iron Dome' Missile Shield: ‘US Needs To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/donald-trump-wants-to-build-israeli-style-iron-dome-missile-shield-us-needs-to/): Donald Trump said the Iron Dome order was among four executive actions he will sign, along with one that would “get transgender ideology the hell out of our military.”
- [PM Modi Likely To Visit US In February, Says Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-us-in-february-says-donald-trump/): PM Modi and Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Monday, where they discussed bilateral ties and emphasised their shared commitment to working together for global peace and stability.
- [Trump announces four new executive orders, including to build ‘Iron Dome’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-announces-four-new-executive-orders-including-to-build-iron-dome/): Announced in Florida, Trump’s latest orders also target military diversity programmes and transgender service members.
- [Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-fires-us-federal-prosecutors-involved-in-probes-of-his-behaviour/): The move breaks with federal norms against punishing civil servants for actions taken under a different administration.
- [Switzerland releases, deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/switzerland-releases-deports-palestinian-american-journalist-ali-abunimah/): The Electronic Intifada’s executive director says his offence was ‘being a journalist who speaks up for Palestine’.
- [Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledges non-citizens deported from US to Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/claudia-sheinbaum-acknowledges-non-citizens-deported-from-us-to-mexico/): The Mexican president announced more than 4,000 people were sent to her country during Trump’s first week in office.
- [UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/un-chief-expresses-concern-over-trumps-freeze-on-us-foreign-aid/): Experts say Trump administration’s order to halt foreign assistance will ‘cost many, many lives’.
- [Auschwitz survivors commemorate 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/auschwitz-survivors-commemorate-80th-anniversary-of-the-camps-liberation/): Auschwitz survivors and world leaders commemorated the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation in Poland.
- [US arrests nearly 1,000 people in undocumented migrant crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/us-arrests-nearly-1000-people-in-undocumented-migrant-crackdown/): US immigration officials arrested nearly 1,000 people in a single day as a part of a sweeping nationwide operation.
- [Large crowds of displaced Palestinians head to northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/large-crowds-of-displaced-palestinians-head-to-northern-gaza/): Thousands of displaced Palestinians walked along the main roads leading to northern Gaza.
- [Israeli air strike kills two Hamas fighters in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/israeli-air-strike-kills-two-hamas-fighters-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): The attack in Tulkarem comes as Israeli raids on the nearby Jenin area of the occupied West Bank enter a seventh day.
- [China’s DeepSeek causes rout among AI-linked stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/chinas-deepseek-causes-rout-among-ai-linked-stocks/): Shock to financial markets came from Chinese firm whose AI app it says was made at a fraction of US AI models.
- [‘Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/branded-satellite-images-show-star-of-david-carved-into-gaza/): The symbol, apparently created by Israeli tanks, can be seen from space in the Palestinian enclave.
- [Israel says 8 of 33 on Hamas list of captives to be freed are already dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/israel-says-8-of-33-on-hamas-list-of-captives-to-be-freed-are-already-dead/): Israel says next release of captives will take place on Thursday, followed by another on Saturday.
- [8 Ceasefire Deal Hostages "Dead", "Netanyahu Not In His Senses", Smotrich Hails Trump's Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/8-ceasefire-deal-hostages-dead-netanyahu-not-in-his-senses-smotrich-hails-trumps-gaza-plan/): Israel says a Hamas list shows that eight of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead.Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told journalists Monday (January 27) that Hamas said the other 25 are alive. Israel overnight said it had received a list with information on the status […]
- [UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds To Visit India In February To Finalise FTA Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/uk-trade-secretary-jonathan-reynolds-to-visit-india-in-february-to-finalise-fta-talks/): The Cabinet minister reaffirmed the British government’s commitment to improve trade between India as the fifth and the UK as the sixth largest economies of the world.
- [Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/israel-forces-kill-two-in-south-lebanon-as-displaced-people-try-to-return/): Seventeen people also wounded a day after Israeli forces killed 24 people in south Lebanon following delayed withdrawal.
- [The day millennials’ hip-hop went to the Klan’s ball](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/the-day-millennials-hip-hop-went-to-the-klans-ball/): Amid all the celebrations of Trump returning to US power, turncoat rappers kissing his ring have left the rawest wound.
- [Is the deportation dispute between Colombia and the US really over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/is-the-deportation-dispute-between-colombia-and-the-us-really-over/): Furious row defused after US President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions over migration.
- ['It’s Lonely...': Royal Expert Claims Prince Harry Is In 'Exile' After Family Split](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/its-lonely-royal-expert-claims-prince-harry-is-in-exile-after-family-split/): “I think Meghan [Markle] is undoubtedly the dominant person in their relationship,” royal expert Fitzwilliams said.
- [‘Large Scale Malicious Attack’: Chinese AI Start-Up DeepSeek Degrades Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/large-scale-malicious-attack-chinese-ai-start-up-deepseek-degrades-service/): Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek on Monday said that they degraded their service for a brief period owing to a “large-scale malicious attack.”
- [Rwanda-DRC tension: Have rebels taken control of Congolese city? What next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/rwanda-drc-tension-have-rebels-taken-control-of-congolese-city-what-next/): M23 fighters have been pressing to capture strategic eastern city for months and intensified offensives in recent days.
- [California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/california-rains-help-douse-wildfires-but-risk-toxic-runoff-mudslides/): Expert warns of ‘fairly high danger of mud, debris flows’ as crews work to put out final pockets of LA-area blazes.
- [A ‘revolving door’ for political prisoners? Venezuelan families cry foul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/a-revolving-door-for-political-prisoners-venezuelan-families-cry-foul/): As President Nicolas Maduro takes up his third term, critics accuse him of continued abuses against rivals.
- [Residents flee Goma as M23 rebels enter DRC’s largest eastern city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/residents-flee-goma-as-m23-rebels-enter-drcs-largest-eastern-city/): Fighting in and around the city has escalated despite calls from the UN Security Council for the rebels to withdraw.
- [M23 rebels claim capture of key DR Congo city of Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/m23-rebels-claim-capture-of-key-dr-congo-city-of-goma/): The M23 armed rebel group said it has captured the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern city of Goma on Monday.
- [France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/france-says-eu-will-lift-some-sanctions-on-syria-after-al-assads-fall/): European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.
- [Israel Says Hamas List Shows 8 Of 33 Hostages To Be Freed In First Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire Are Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/27/israel-says-hamas-list-shows-8-of-33-hostages-to-be-freed-in-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-are-dead/): Israel says a Hamas list shows that eight of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead.
- [Trump signs bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-signs-bill-targeting-undocumented-immigrants-accused-of-crimes/): Donald Trump signed into law a bill requiring the federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
- [How will US tech firms react to DeepSeek?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/how-will-us-tech-firms-react-to-deepseek/): Chinese artificial intelligence startup says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.
- [Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/syrias-ahmed-al-sharaa-named-president-for-transitional-period/): Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.
- [US Fed leaves rates unchanged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/us-fed-leaves-rates-unchanged/): US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Trump’s tariffs.
- [Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/millions-celebrate-the-lunar-new-year-around-the-world/): As the Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, millions across the world are celebrating.
- [Trump Warns 'Hamas Sympathisers' in US, Syria Asks Russia To Hand Over Assad, Hamas To Free Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-warns-hamas-sympathisers-in-us-syria-asks-russia-to-hand-over-assad-hamas-to-free-hostages/): U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledge to deport non-citizen college students and others who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a White House official said.A fact sheet on the order promises “immediate action” by the Justice Department to prosecute “terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against […]
- [‘Gulf of America’: Mexico lodging complaint over Google Maps change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/gulf-of-america-mexico-lodging-complaint-over-google-maps-change/): Mexico is lodging a complaint with Google after it changed “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” for US users.
- [Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/israel-says-eight-captives-to-be-released-thursday-under-gaza-truce-deal/): Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.
- [Russia Demands US-UN Probe Into Biden's 'Putin Assassination Plot'; 'Zelensky Can't Sign Peace Deal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/russia-demands-us-un-probe-into-bidens-putin-assassination-plot-zelensky-cant-sign-peace-deal/): A Russian lawmaker has invoked the threat of nuclear war in responding to an unfounded claim by Tucker Carlson that Vladimir Putin was the subject of a U.S. assassination plot.Russian parliamentary speaker Vyacheslav Volodin responded to the American right-wing broadcaster’s assertion—which was not backed up by evidence, that the Biden administration had tried to assassinate […]
- [NIA Team Set To Travel To US Today For Extradition Of 26/11 Convict Tahawwur Rana: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/nia-team-set-to-travel-to-us-today-for-extradition-of-26-11-convict-tahawwur-rana-report/): The NIA has submitted the names of the officers to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and also informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- [Indian-origin Bishop Accused of Misconduct in UK, Denies Wrongdoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/indian-origin-bishop-accused-of-misconduct-in-uk-denies-wrongdoing/): Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool who is originally from Kerala and ordained into the Church of North India in 1994, featured on ‘Channel 4 News’ on Tuesday night
- [White House Rescinds Order Freezing Federal Grants After Widespread Confusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/white-house-rescinds-order-freezing-federal-grants-after-widespread-confusion/): The White House has rescinded President Trump’s freeze on federal aid funding, which had caused chaos and was temporarily blocked by a judge, according to US media reports.
- [Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels "Seize Goma City" From Congo Army | US, China Urge to “Halt" Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/rwanda-backed-m23-rebels-seize-goma-city-from-congo-army-us-china-urge-to-halt-offensive/): Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have reportedly seized control of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, within two days, with clashes leaving over 100 dead. The rebels overwhelmed local hospitals, forced UN peacekeepers to shelter in their bases, and seized Goma’s international airport, a strategic move to cut off aid. The US expressed deep concern and […]
- ['No Definitive Link To Foreign State': Canada Probe Vindicates India's Stand On Nijjar Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/no-definitive-link-to-foreign-state-canada-probe-vindicates-indias-stand-on-nijjar-killing/): The Canadian report, however, blamed India for running a “disinformation campaign” following PM Justin Trudeau’s announcement of country’s suspected involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
- [Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/satellite-images-show-star-of-david-carved-into-gaza/): Satellite images show the Star of David carved into Gaza reportedly by Israeli tanks.
- [Hear from undocumented immigrants deported from the United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/hear-from-undocumented-immigrants-deported-from-the-united-states/): Humiliation. Desperation. Anger. Hear from some of the undocumented Latin American immigrants deported from the US.
- [Bank of Canada cuts interest rates, warns trade conflict will ‘hurt’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rates-warns-trade-conflict-will-hurt/): Bank of Canada governor warned that a tariff war with the US would ‘badly hurt’ economic activity in Canada.
- [Israeli soldier dons women’s lingerie during occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/israeli-soldier-dons-womens-lingerie-during-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Video shows an Israeli soldier wearing women’s lingerie during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
- [Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/rwanda-backed-m23-strengthens-its-control-over-drcs-goma/): Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.
- [IDF Troops, One From Iron Dome Unit, Arrested for “Spying for Iran”, IRGC Buys Russian Su-35 Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/idf-troops-one-from-iron-dome-unit-arrested-for-spying-for-iran-irgc-buys-russian-su-35-jets/): Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Monday, amid Western concerns about Tehran and Moscow’s growing military cooperation.This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets. However, Ali Shadmani, who was quoted by the Student News Network, did not clarify how many […]
- [Turkey Dispatches Aid Ship to Gaza via Egypt’s Arish Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/turkey-dispatches-aid-ship-to-gaza-via-egypts-arish-port/): A Turkish aid ship carrying over 10,000 tents, 15,000 blankets, portable toilets, and generators docked at Egypt’s Arish port on January 29. Turkish Ambassador Salih Mutlu stated that if the ceasefire holds, Turkey may send two or more aid ships monthly. The Israel-Hamas truce requires 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily, including 50 carrying […]
- [Bangladesh: Awami League Planning To 'Strike Back'? Protests, Blockades, Bandh From Feb 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/bangladesh-awami-league-planning-to-strike-back-protests-blockades-bandh-from-feb-1/): After at least six months since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, the Awami League issued a statement calling the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government “illegal and unconstitutional”
- [At Least 18 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Remote South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/at-least-18-killed-after-small-plane-crashes-in-remote-south-sudan/): The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital
- [Lewis Hamilton crashes Ferrari at Barcelona F1 track test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/lewis-hamilton-crashes-ferrari-at-barcelona-f1-track-test/): Hamilton, F1’s most successful driver of all-time, had the accident while testing a 2023-specification car in Spain.
- [Canada’s foreign minister Joly to meet Rubio as US tariff threat looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/canadas-foreign-minister-joly-to-meet-rubio-as-us-tariff-threat-looms/): Canada working to prevent steep tariffs that US President Donald Trump says could be imposed as early as February 1.
- [Women’s football match cancelled in Bangladesh after religious protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/womens-football-match-cancelled-in-bangladesh-after-religious-protests/): Students from religious school vandalise venue set to host women’s match, a day after similar incident in another city.
- ["Migrant Not A Criminal” Colombia Slams Trump On Deportees, ICE Widens Crackdown On Illegal Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/migrant-not-a-criminal-colombia-slams-trump-on-deportees-ice-widens-crackdown-on-illegal-migrants/): Two Colombian air force planes carrying deportees from the United States arrived in Bogota on Tuesday (January 28), the government said, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to lift visa restrictions and other measures on Colombian citizens.Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro averted an economic disaster over the weekend after diplomats from his government […]
- [Canadian Commission Report Alleging Indian Interference 'False And Fabricated', Sources Tell News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/canadian-commission-report-alleging-indian-interference-false-and-fabricated-sources-tell-news18/): According to the government sources, India has very specifically asked Canada to take action against individuals who have committed major crimes and, in the past decade, almost 30 dossiers have been given to Canada, with no reply
- [Russian Spokeswoman Wishes Chinese Happy New Year In Mandarin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/russian-spokeswoman-wishes-chinese-happy-new-year-in-mandarin/): Moscow launched Chinese New Year celebrations on January 28 with lion and dragon dances and a Chinese-themed market. Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui attended, with Zakharova extending New Year wishes in Mandarin. The market featured red lanterns, dragon figures, and symbols of Russia-China ties. Despite a small Chinese population, interest in […]
- [Changing the System from Within](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/changing-the-system-from-within/): earthrise explores two movements guiding us back to harmony with nature – one rooted in Buddhism, the other in science.
- [A US-Hamas dialogue could shift us from war to peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/a-us-hamas-dialogue-could-shift-us-from-war-to-peace/): Signals from both sides that they are open to talks should be taken seriously and encouraged. 
- [Jordan, Egypt Push Back As Trump Reasserts Gaza ‘Clean Out’ Plan, Can He Convince Arabs? | Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/jordan-egypt-push-back-as-trump-reasserts-gaza-clean-out-plan-can-he-convince-arabs-decode/): US President Donald Trump, now newly re-elected, has proposed that Jordan and Egypt take in more Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza, sparking renewed debate over the future of nearly two million displaced people. Trump made the suggestion in a call with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and later stated he would ask Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi […]
- [Who will pay for rebuilding Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/who-will-pay-for-rebuilding-gaza/): With mass destruction and millions of tonnes of rubble, rebuilding Gaza requires tens of billions of dollars.
- [Video: Dozens hurt in Israeli air attack in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/video-dozens-hurt-in-israeli-air-attack-in-south-lebanon/): Dozens of people were reported injured in Israeli air attacks on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon
- [Plane crash in South Sudan kills at least 20 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/plane-crash-in-south-sudan-kills-at-least-20-people/): The plane crashed near oil fields shortly after takeoff for the capital, Juba.
- [Fact check: What might Trump’s federal funding freeze stop?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/fact-check-what-might-trumps-federal-funding-freeze-stop/): Trump’s funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?
- [Latest Trump highlights you need to know: Funding freeze to Laken Riley Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/latest-trump-highlights-you-need-to-know-funding-freeze-to-laken-riley-act/): Here’s a roundup of the latest updates from Trump’s administration along with what to expect on Wednesday.
- [Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/russia-tight-lipped-on-syrian-demand-of-al-assad-for-military-bases/): Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.
- [What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians: By the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/what-israels-unrwa-ban-means-for-millions-of-palestinians-by-the-numbers/): Israel orders UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by Thursday.
- [Deadly crowd crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/deadly-crowd-crush-at-indias-mahakumbh-mela-all-to-know/): About 400 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the world’s largest religious festival on Wednesday.
- [Stampede At Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Casualties feared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/stampede-at-maha-kumbh-mela-in-prayagraj-casualties-feared/): A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, killed at least 7 people, with reports from AFP suggesting 15 deaths. Tens of millions gathered for the auspicious holy dip during the six-week Hindu festival. Devotees described chaos, with Laxmi recalling how police beat people and a crowd surged, leading to her sister-in-law’s death. […]
- [9 Indians Killed In Road Accident In Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/9-indians-killed-in-road-accident-in-saudi-arabia/): Nine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate in Jeddah is providing support and is in touch with authorities and families.
- [IDF to "Indefinitely" Stay on Mt Hermon, Russian Delegation in Syria, Trump to Pull Out US Troops?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/idf-to-indefinitely-stay-on-mt-hermon-russian-delegation-in-syria-trump-to-pull-out-us-troops/): Israeli troops who seized strategic ground in southern Syria after Assad’s fall will remain on Mount Hermon “indefinitely,” Defence Minister Israel Katz said. Israel says its troops have taken up positions inside a UN-monitored demilitarised zone within Syria, and some have ventured beyond it. Israeli officials previously said that the moves were limited and temporary, […]
- [Putin Inspects Drone And Car Manufacturing In Samara Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/putin-inspects-drone-and-car-manufacturing-in-samara-region/): Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a drone manufacturing center in Togliatti, Samara region, on January 28, where he was shown drones designed for agriculture and logistics. In September, he toured a drone and electronic warfare facility in St. Petersburg. Drones have played a key role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with frequent attacks from both […]
- [Trump offers federal workers buyout, promises eight months severance pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-offers-federal-workers-buyout-promises-eight-months-severance-pay/): Millions of federal workers in US receive buyout offers as new administration aims for government overhaul.
- [Woman, Toddler Killed In Ukrainian Drone Attack On Russia Targeting Oil Refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/woman-toddler-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russia-targeting-oil-refinery/): Strikes between Russia and Ukraine have escalated after Donald Trump won last year’s US presidential election, with the Republican seeking a swift end to the fighting.
- [Palestinian killed as Israeli army expands deadly raids in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/palestinian-killed-as-israeli-army-expands-deadly-raids-in-west-bank/): Severely injured man was detained by Israeli forces until he bled to death following a raid in the suburb of Irtah.
- [Video: Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/video-deadly-crush-at-indias-mahakumbh-religious-festival/): Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival
- [“Huge consequences” for Palestinians if Israel bans UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/huge-consequences-for-palestinians-if-israel-bans-unrwa/): Philippe Lazzarini from UNRWA, talks about the profound consequences of an Israeli ban on UNRWA.
- [Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/military-governments-lead-west-african-trio-out-of-ecowas-regional-bloc/): ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.
- [Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, what does that mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/doomsday-clock-is-now-89-seconds-to-midnight-what-does-that-mean/): For the first time in three years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second.
- [“Monumental effort” ahead for aid agencies in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/monumental-effort-ahead-for-aid-agencies-in-northern-gaza/): UNRWA’s director of planning talks about the struggles to supply assistance to those returning to northern Gaza
- [US revokes security clearance of former military chief Milley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/us-revokes-security-clearance-of-former-military-chief-milley/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also orders investigation into Trump critic Milley’s actions and military grade.
- [Doomsday Clock Moved Closest Ever To Midnight Over Nuclear Threats, AI Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/doomsday-clock-moved-closest-ever-to-midnight-over-nuclear-threats-ai-fears/): The Doomsday Clock is a metaphorical clock conceptualised in 1947 to illustrate how near humanity is to a worldwide catastrophe, often highlighting the dangers of nuclear conflict, climate change, or other existential risks
- [Israel Defence Minister Says IDF Troops Will Remain Atop Syria’s Mount Hermon Indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/israel-defence-minister-says-idf-troops-will-remain-atop-syrias-mount-hermon-indefinitely/): Israel’s Defense Minister announced that IDF troops will maintain a permanent presence on Mount Hermon in Syria, citing ongoing security concerns. The decision underscores Israel’s commitment to safeguarding its northern borders. n18oc_crux
- [Chinese Lunar New Year starts as millions celebrate the Year of the Snake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/chinese-lunar-new-year-starts-as-millions-celebrate-the-year-of-the-snake/): People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.
- [Analysis: Hamas has been hit hard by Israel, but is not out in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/analysis-hamas-has-been-hit-hard-by-israel-but-is-not-out-in-gaza/): Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power.
- [Trump Halts ‘Biden’s $50M Gaza Condoms Funding Plan’, Ex-Official Slams ‘Outlandish’ Claim | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-halts-bidens-50m-gaza-condoms-funding-plan-ex-official-slams-outlandish-claim-israel/): US President Donald Trump invited Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on Feb. 4, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said on Jan. 28. “Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during Trump’s second term,” the statement said.A White House official confirmed an […]
- [Killer of Ripudaman Malik Who Was Acquitted In 1985 Air India Bombings Gets Life Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/killer-of-ripudaman-malik-who-was-acquitted-in-1985-air-india-bombings-gets-life-term/): Tanner Fox was sentenced by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge after he pleaded guilty in October to the second-degree murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik in 2022.
- [US Deportation Flights Land In Colombia After Trump Petro Row Over Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/us-deportation-flights-land-in-colombia-after-trump-petro-row-over-immigrants/): U.S. deportation flights have started landing in Colombia following tensions between President Trump and President Petro over immigration policies. The move comes after a dispute over the handling of migrants and deportations. n18oc_crux
- [AI game-changer or overhyped? DeepSeek faces scrutiny over bold claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/ai-game-changer-or-overhyped-deepseek-faces-scrutiny-over-bold-claims/): Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey among tech leaders to cast doubts on Chinese startup’s claimed budget and chip use.
- [Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/russia-claims-nuclear-plant-targeted-during-massive-ukrainian-drone-attack/): Russia and Ukraine continue to swap daily barrages, with the prospects of ceasefire talks appearing slim.
- [North Korea's Kim Calls For ‘Bolstering Nuclear Forces In 2025’ Amid Rising Tensions With US, Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/north-koreas-kim-calls-for-bolstering-nuclear-forces-in-2025-amid-rising-tensions-with-us-seoul/): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for strengthening the country’s nuclear capabilities in 2025, citing rising tensions with the U.S. and South Korea. This move comes as the region faces escalating security concerns and military developments. n18oc_crux
- [“Trump Wants to Stoke Fear…” Chicago Mayor Slams Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-wants-to-stoke-fear-chicago-mayor-slams-immigration-crackdown/): Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently criticized former President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, accusing him of using fear tactics to fuel division and undermine the nation’s values. Lightfoot condemned Trump’s rhetoric and proposed policies, which she believes target immigrant communities and heighten societal fears around immigration. n18oc_crux
- [Bittersweet homecoming for Palestinians returning to Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/bittersweet-homecoming-for-palestinians-returning-to-gaza-city/): Displaced people returning to their homes find a city in ruins after 15 months of Israeli bombardment.
- [Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/tyres-burned-embassies-attacked-in-dr-congos-kinshasa-protests/): Burning tyres and looted embassies mark chaotic Kinshasa protests against international inaction in DR Congo conflict.
- [Jim Acosta, Anti-Trump CNN Anchor, Quits On Air Instead Of Settling For Late-Night Time Slot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/jim-acosta-anti-trump-cnn-anchor-quits-on-air-instead-of-settling-for-late-night-time-slot/): The resignation came after CNN chairman Mark Thompson’s offered anchor Jim Acosta a live late-night East Coast show which would air prime-time on the West Coast
- [Stuck In Space For 7 Months, Sunita Williams Says She's 'Trying To Remember How To Walk'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/stuck-in-space-for-7-months-sunita-williams-says-shes-trying-to-remember-how-to-walk/): Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, stranded in space for months, opened up about things she had not done for months. US President Trump has called on Elon Musk and SpaceX to bring her back.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,070](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1070/): Here are the key developments on the 1,070th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Several reported killed in crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/several-reported-killed-in-crush-at-indias-mahakumbh-religious-festival/): The crowd crush occurred at the world’s largest religious event for Hindus, attended by hundreds of millions of people.
- [DeepSeek - The AI That Scared Silicon Valley, 1 Trillion Impact | The Breakfast Club | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/deepseek-the-ai-that-scared-silicon-valley-1-trillion-impact-the-breakfast-club-news18/): DeepSeek – the AI that scared Silicon valleyChina’s AI start-up has triggered a $1 trillion tech sell-off in US and European markets with Nvidia alone taking $600 billion hit. We decode why its rise is a big challenge to global AI powers and what it means for India on The Breakfast Club. “All the major […]
- [No More Condoms For Gaza? Trump Administration Freezes $50 Million In Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/no-more-condoms-for-gaza-trump-administration-freezes-50-million-in-funding/): White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found “that there was about to be $50 million taxpayer dollars that went out the door to fund condoms in Gaza”.
- [Elon Musk Says Trump Asked SpaceX To Bring Back 'Stranded' Sunita Williams From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/elon-musk-says-trump-asked-spacex-to-bring-back-stranded-sunita-williams-from-space/): Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Wilmore launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule last June, but technical issues forced them to stay at the ISS for months, instead of eight days.
- [Trump Signs Order To Ban Federal Support For 'Barbaric' Child Gender Transitions, Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-signs-order-to-ban-federal-support-for-barbaric-child-gender-transitions-elon-musk-reacts/): Trump’s executive order said it would not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support child gender transition procedures, saying they were “maiming” and “sterilising” children.
- [US Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on Federal Grants, Loans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/us-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-administrations-freeze-on-federal-grants-loans/): Trump’s plan to pause federal grants and loans plunged the US government – and states and organisations that rely on federal funding – into panic and confusion, with Democrats calling it illegal.
- [Trump signs order to defund gender transitions for LGBTQ youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-signs-order-to-defund-gender-transitions-for-lgbtq-youth/): LGBTQ rights group GLADD says Trump’s rhetoric is ‘appallingly inaccurate, incoherent, and extreme’.
- [As Pakistanis die in fresh Mediterranean tragedy, a question lingers: Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/as-pakistanis-die-in-fresh-mediterranean-tragedy-a-question-lingers-why/): Pakistani men, including some with a level of financial stability, are embarking on a dangerous new route to Europe.
- [Sam Altman Praises ‘Impressive’ DeepSeek With A Promise: ‘OpenAI Will Deliver...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/sam-altman-praises-impressive-deepseek-with-a-promise-openai-will-deliver/): Praising DeepSeek’s efforts, Sam Altman said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “DeepSeek’s R1 is an impressive model, particularly around what they’re able to deliver for the price.”
- [Podcasters And Influencers Get Front Row Seats In Trump’s White House Briefing Room](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/podcasters-and-influencers-get-front-row-seats-in-trumps-white-house-briefing-room/): US President Donald Trump has leveraged new media during his 2024 campaign as he appeared on podcasts hosted by Joe Rogan, Theo Von and the Nelk Boys.
- [India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/india-hopes-mahakumbh-will-bring-in-investors-but-economists-are-sceptical/): Uttar Pradesh state has pumped in millions for the 45-day festival, which is largest gathering of Hindus every 12 years.
- [Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/who-is-celebrating-the-chinese-lunar-new-year-of-the-snake-and-how/): Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
- [US Senate blocks bill sanctioning ICC over Israeli arrest warrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/us-senate-blocks-bill-sanctioning-icc-over-israeli-arrest-warrants/): UN experts have warned that US sanctions over Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest warrant would erode international order.
- [Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US Senators calling RFK Jr a ‘predator’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/caroline-kennedy-sends-letter-to-us-senators-calling-rfk-jr-a-predator/): The former ambassador denounces Trump’s cabinet nominee as preying ‘on the desperation of parents of sick children’.
- [Exhausted Palestinians arrive in Gaza City to no homes, killed family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/exhausted-palestinians-arrive-in-gaza-city-to-no-homes-killed-family/): Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza for the second day, walking kilometres to reach home.
- [What might be the fallout of forcing Palestinians from their land?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/what-might-be-the-fallout-of-forcing-palestinians-from-their-land/): US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians is rejected by Jordan and Egypt.
- [Danish PM says received European backing against Trump’s Greenland push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/danish-pm-says-received-european-backing-against-trumps-greenland-push/): Mette Frederiksen says ‘no reason to believe that there is a military threat to Greenland or Denmark’.
- [GM stock slumps on tariff fears even as revenues exceed expectations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/gm-stock-slumps-on-tariff-fears-even-as-revenues-exceed-expectations/): GM stock plunged 10 percent, putting it on track for its worst day since the COVID pandemic early days.
- [Trump administration’s federal funding freeze spurs anxiety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-administrations-federal-funding-freeze-spurs-anxiety/): White House defends decision as Democrats and non-profit groups warn of ‘devastating’ consequences.
- [UN Security Council meeting addresses Israel’s UNRWA ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/un-security-council-meeting-addresses-israels-unrwa-ban/): The United Nations Security Council convened on Tuesday to address Israel’s UNRWA ban.
- [Embassies burned, looted in DRC capital Kinshasa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/embassies-burned-looted-in-drc-capital-kinshasa/): Protesters attacked several embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu to meet with Trump at White House next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/israels-netanyahu-to-meet-with-trump-at-white-house-next-week/): Israeli PM will be the first foreign leader to meet US president at White House since his second inauguration last week.
- [Netanyahu First Foreign Leader To Be Invited By Trump In Second Term, Meeting On February 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/netanyahu-first-foreign-leader-to-be-invited-by-trump-in-second-term-meeting-on-february-4/): The Trump-Netanyahu meeting comes after the US president repeatedly claimed credit for sealing an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which came after months of fruitless negotiations
- [Palestinians reject Trump’s relocation plan as they return to Gaza’s north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/palestinians-reject-trumps-relocation-plan-as-they-return-to-gazas-north/): Tens of thousands have moved back to Gaza’s north this week, even as Trump suggests move to Jordan and Egypt.
- [‘Got Painful Bruises, But Family Is So Proud’: Bonnie Blue Opens Up About Record-Breaking 1,057-Sex Stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/got-painful-bruises-but-family-is-so-proud-bonnie-blue-opens-up-about-record-breaking-1057-sex-stunt/): Earlier this month, she came to social media to make a shocking claim of sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours as part of an attempt to create a world record
- [US Pauses Foreign Assistance To Pakistan For Re-evaluation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/us-pauses-foreign-assistance-to-pakistan-for-re-evaluation/): According to the US embassy here, the AFCP fund “helps protect historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions like indigenous languages and crafts around the world”
- [Trump Invites Netanyahu To White House, 'Send Israelis To Greenland' Iran Mocks Gaza "Clean Out"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/trump-invites-netanyahu-to-white-house-send-israelis-to-greenland-iran-mocks-gaza-clean-out/): US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he travels to Washington “very soon”. Netanyahu’s office confirmed that he will meet Trump in the White House on February 4, making him the first foreign leader to receive such an invitation in Trump’s second term. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Ukraine Conflict Would End In Months Without Western Backing: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/ukraine-conflict-would-end-in-months-without-western-backing-putin/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said everything would be over in a month and a half or two
- ['He's Right': Internet Divided After Driver Denies Ride To 220-kg Rapper Dank Demoss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/hes-right-internet-divided-after-driver-denies-ride-to-220-kg-rapper-dank-demoss/): The Detroit-based musician has filed a lawsuit against the cab driver’s employer Lyft, over “unfair treatment”. The rideshare company later issued a statement saying it “condemns all forms of discrimination”
- [India Rejects Canadian Commission’s Report On Foreign Interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/india-rejects-canadian-commissions-report-on-foreign-interference/): Post Content
- [Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/28/italys-meloni-says-she-is-being-investigated-over-release-of-libya-suspect/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement.
- [Brazil's Lula Vows To Reciprocate If Trump Imposes Tariffs, Calls For Mutual Respect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/brazils-lula-vows-to-reciprocate-if-trump-imposes-tariffs-calls-for-mutual-respect/): Trump this week named Brazil alongside India and China whom he believes meant the US “harm” and threatened potential tariffs. The United States runs a trade surplus with Brazil, the first since 2008.
- [After 6 Months, Hamas Confirms Death Of October 7 Attack Mastermind Mohammad Deif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/after-6-months-hamas-confirms-death-of-october-7-attack-mastermind-mohammad-deif/): Mohammad Deif planned the October 7 attacks on Israel and was among Israel’s most wanted men for nearly three decades. The Israeli military said it killed Deif in an airstrike in August 2024.
- [Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/nicaragua-approves-constitutional-reforms-giving-president-expansive-powers/): Critics say the reforms are the latest to further concentrate power in the hands of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
- [Is $50 million being used to fund condoms in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/is-50-million-being-used-to-fund-condoms-in-gaza/): In this episode of Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial takes a look at Donald Trump’s claim
- [Uganda confirms one person dead in Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/uganda-confirms-one-person-dead-in-ebola-outbreak/): A nurse in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, dies after contracting the highly infectious haemorrhagic fever.
- [FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Greets With ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ At Confirmation Hearing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/fbi-director-nominee-kash-patel-greets-with-jai-shri-krishna-at-confirmation-hearing-watch/): At his confirmation hearing, Patel braced for deeply skeptical questioning from Senate Democrats about his loyalty to the president and stated desire to overhaul the bureau.
- [Washington Crash: Trump Says Authorities Have 'Strong Opinions' On Causes; Blames Obama, Biden For Air Safety Lapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/washington-crash-trump-says-authorities-have-strong-opinions-on-causes-blames-obama-biden-for-air-safety-lapses/): Trump questioned why the Army helicopter didn’t turn as the lights of the American Airlines passenger jet were “blazing”.
- [Who Are The 8 Hostages, Including 5 Thai Nationals, Freed In Latest Israel-Hamas Truce Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/who-are-the-8-hostages-including-5-thai-nationals-freed-in-latest-israel-hamas-truce-deal/): Prior to Thursday, Hamas had already released seven hostages, with 290 prisoners freed
- [Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/syrias-baath-party-dissolved-what-happens-next/): Why has Syria’s interim leadership dissolved all military factions and the constitution?
- [Sorrow, elation as Palestinians witness the release of Israeli captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/sorrow-elation-as-palestinians-witness-the-release-of-israeli-captives/): As two Israelis are freed in Gaza’s Khan Younis, Palestinians – many in celebration – gathered to watch the handover.
- [DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/drc-leader-vows-vigorous-response-as-rwanda-backed-fighters-advance/): President Felix Tshisekedi blasts the ‘silence and inaction’ of the international community over the M23 offensive.
- [Guantanamo to hold ‘illegal aliens’: The Constitution v The President, 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/guantanamo-to-hold-illegal-aliens-the-constitution-v-the-president-2-0/): A new chapter is about to begin in Guantanamo’s long history as a site of American international law violations. 
- [Donald Trump Talks So Much That Even His White House Stenographers Are Struggling To Keep Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/donald-trump-talks-so-much-that-even-his-white-house-stenographers-are-struggling-to-keep-up/): There were more than 22,000 on Inauguration Day, then another 17,000 when Trump visited disaster sites in North Carolina and California.
- [Iraqi Man Salwan Momika Who Carried Out Quran Burnings Killed, Sweden PM Suspects "Foreign Power"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/iraqi-man-salwan-momika-who-carried-out-quran-burnings-killed-sweden-pm-suspects-foreign-power/): An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm, authorities said Thursday.Salwan Momika, 38, staged several burnings and desecrations of Islam’s holy book in Sweden in 2023. Videos of the Quran burnings got worldwide publicity and raised anger and criticism in several Muslim nations, leading […]
- [What's The Secret Behind Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg's New Bromance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/whats-the-secret-behind-elon-musk-mark-zuckerbergs-new-bromance/): Zuckerberg praised Elon Musk’s X and its Community Notes system, saying there is no harm in admitting when someone does something better. This marked a rare agreement between the two.
- [Germany’s Merkel blasts CDU leader for cooperating with far-right AfD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/germanys-merkel-blasts-cdu-leader-for-cooperating-with-far-right-afd/): Friedrich Merz, head of the centre-right CDU, relied on support from AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration.
- [‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/that-is-sealed-panama-president-says-no-discussions-over-canal-with-us/): Panama will not negotiate control of its strategic canal during Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says.
- ["Send Them to Guantanamo Bay..." Trump Plans to Expand "Notorious" 9/11 Prison for 30,000 Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/send-them-to-guantanamo-bay-trump-plans-to-expand-notorious-9-11-prison-for-30000-migrants/): US President Donald Trump has ordered the construction of a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay which he said would hold as many as 30,000 people.He said the facility at the US Navy base in Cuba, which would be separate from its high-security military prison, would house “the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American […]
- [Does Donald Trump plan to force Gaza’s population to neighbouring states?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/does-donald-trump-plan-to-force-gazas-population-to-neighbouring-states/): What has been the response to such a plan and is it even legal?
- [Lives of Gaza’s child amputees forever changed despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/lives-of-gazas-child-amputees-forever-changed-despite-ceasefire/): The ceasefire has brought relief to Gaza but it cannot bring back the thousands of limbs lost by Palestinian children.
- [Canada’s temporary foreign worker scheme ‘inherently exploitative’: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/canadas-temporary-foreign-worker-scheme-inherently-exploitative-amnesty/): Rights group urges Canada to end ‘closed’ work permits that leave migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
- [Israelis celebrate closure of UNRWA as ban comes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israelis-celebrate-closure-of-unrwa-as-ban-comes-into-effect/): Video shows Israelis spray painting over an UNRWA sign as Israel’s ban on the agency came into effect on Thursday.
- [Salwan Momika, Iraqi man who burned Quran in Sweden, killed in shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/salwan-momika-iraqi-man-who-burned-quran-in-sweden-killed-in-shooting/): Five people arrested over murder as the Swedish prime minister said the shooting could be linked to a foreign power.
- [‘Too Many Planes In Close Airspace’: Washington’s Reagan National Airport Among World’s Most Complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/too-many-planes-in-close-airspace-washingtons-reagan-national-airport-among-worlds-most-complex/): Reagan National Airport is under scrutiny after a mid-air collision near Washington, DC. Over 60 people are feared dead, with 28 bodies recovered so far.
- [Will Russia Views, Assad Meeting Hurt Tulsi Gabbard’s Chances as Trump's Intel Chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/will-russia-views-assad-meeting-hurt-tulsi-gabbards-chances-as-trumps-intel-chief/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US-Born Girl Shot Dead By Father In Pakistan Over Tiktok Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-born-girl-shot-dead-by-father-in-pakistan-over-tiktok-videos/): The shooting happened on Tuesday in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, said Babar Baloch, a local police chief
- [American Airlines CEO Blames Military Chopper For Deadly Crash: 'They're Experienced Pilots'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/american-airlines-ceo-blames-military-chopper-for-deadly-crash-theyre-experienced-pilots/): All 67 people are believed to have been killed after an American Airlines flight collided with a US military chopper in Washington. US President Donald Trump said the crash could have been prevented.
- [The Palestine Laboratory – EP 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/the-palestine-laboratory-ep-1/): Uncovering how Israel profits from surveillance technologies using occupied Palestinian territories as a testing ground.
- [Deadly US plane crash with dozens on board: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/deadly-us-plane-crash-with-dozens-on-board-what-we-know-so-far/): An army helicopter crashed into an American Airlines plane carrying 64 people including staff.
- [No survivors likely in US midair collision, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/no-survivors-likely-in-us-midair-collision-officials-say/): Emergency officials said there are likely no survivors from a midair collision between a jet and a helicopter.
- [Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/is-the-us-sending-50m-in-condoms-to-gaza-as-trump-claims/): The US president has listed the stopping of condoms to Gaza as an accomplishment. But is he thinking of the wrong Gaza?
- [Educationist, IDF Observer, Agriculture Expert: Three Israeli Hostages Released By Hamas In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/educationist-idf-observer-agriculture-expert-three-israeli-hostages-released-by-hamas-in-gaza/): Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals released by Hamas on Jan. 30 as part of the third hostage-prisoner swap under the ceasefire deal. The three Israelis who were released are IDF soldier Agam Berger, 20, and civilians Arbel Yehud, 29, and Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, While Agam Berger was handed over to the Red […]
- [UK Could Become An ‘Islamist Nation With Nuclear Weapons’: British MP Suella Braverman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/uk-could-become-an-islamist-nation-with-nuclear-weapons-british-mp-suella-braverman/): Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC this week, the former UK minister said there was a need to “Make Britain Great Again”.
- [Israeli PM Orders Delay To Release Of Palestinian Prisoners Scheduled For Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israeli-pm-orders-delay-to-release-of-palestinian-prisoners-scheduled-for-today/): This came after Palestinian militants freed three Israeli hostages and five foreigners in a Gaza ceasefire deal. Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned the scenes during the release.
- [Video: What we know about the Washington DC plane & helicopter crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/video-what-we-know-about-the-washington-dc-plane-helicopter-crash/): Rescue teams have been searching the Potomac River in DC after a crash between a passenger plane and a military plane.
- [Agam Berger Freed: Israelis Slam Hamas For ‘Propaganda’ Video; Ex-Hostages Jump In Joy | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/agam-berger-freed-israelis-slam-hamas-for-propaganda-video-ex-hostages-jump-in-joy-watch/): The videos of Agam Berger being paraded on stage by Hamas before being released also sparked reactions on the internet.
- [Hamas Frees Eight Hostages As Third Gaza Truce Swap Begins, Israel To Release 110 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/hamas-frees-eight-hostages-as-third-gaza-truce-swap-begins-israel-to-release-110-palestinians/): Palestinian militants freed three Israeli hostages and five foreigners in a Gaza ceasefire deal. Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned the scenes during the release. A fourth exchange is set for the weekend.
- [Yeonpyeong: Living in the conflict zone of North and South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/yeonpyeong-living-in-the-conflict-zone-of-north-and-south-korea/): 101 East visits the islanders caught in the ongoing tensions between North and South Korea.
- [Ronaldo meets UFC fighter Magomedov before Saudi Arabia MMA event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/ronaldo-meets-ufc-fighter-magomedov-before-saudi-arabia-mma-event/): Football star Cristiano Ronaldo caught up with UFC fighter Shara Magomedov before Saturday’s huge fight night in Riyadh.
- [Israeli captive Arbel Yehud freed in Gaza handover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israeli-captive-arbel-yehud-freed-in-gaza-handover/): Crowds surrounded Israeli captive Arbel Yehud as she was freed by Islamic Jihad in Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [Fact check: RFK Jr’s statements during Senate confirmation hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/fact-check-rfk-jrs-statements-during-senate-confirmation-hearing/): Kennedy Jr denied and downplayed past controversial comments during his hearing for HHS secretary.
- [US Veep Vance Warns Republicans Against Voting ‘No’ On Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr Confirmations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-veep-vance-warns-republicans-against-voting-no-on-tulsi-gabbard-rfk-jr-confirmations/): JD Vance said if Republicans vote against the nominations of Gabbard and RFK Jr it would be an insult to new voters who voted for Donald Trump.
- [Ex-Rebel Chief Ahmad Sharaa Named Syrian President, Assad-era Baath Party, Army & Parl Dissolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/ex-rebel-chief-ahmad-sharaa-named-syrian-president-assad-era-baath-party-army-parl-dissolved/): Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been declared president for the transitional phase on January 29, Syrian state media reported. Sharaa was appointed “as the country’s president in the transitional phase”, state news agency SANA reported, quoting military official Hassan Abdel Ghani. The report added that Sharaa would also represent the country “in international […]
- [Hamas Parades Israeli Female Soldier On Stage Before Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/hamas-parades-israeli-female-soldier-on-stage-before-release/): Hamas paraded an Israeli female soldier, held captive during the conflict, on stage before her release. The event was part of a prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel. n18oc_crux
- [Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/key-trump-updates-you-need-to-know-rfk-patel-and-gabbard-face-hearings/): Here’s what we know about the Guantanamo Bay announcement, upcoming hearings and other key developments.
- [Video: What’s happening in DR Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/video-whats-happening-in-dr-congo/): Hospitals in eastern DR Congo are struggling to cope with casualties as rebel group M23 battles government troops
- [Challenging misconceptions that hinder Muslim response to child abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/challenging-misconceptions-that-hinder-muslim-response-to-child-abuse/): Islamic law and ethics require us to help bring the abusers of children to justice, whoever they may be.
- [Trump’s freeze on international aid causes “massive shocks”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trumps-freeze-on-international-aid-causes-massive-shocks/): The consequences for global stability of the Trump administration’s decision to pause international aid.
- [Ukraine says Russian drone strike killed four people in Sumy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/ukraine-says-russian-drone-strike-killed-four-people-in-sumy/): The Ukrainian military said Russia launched 81 drones overnight, 37 of which were shot down.
- [Russia focuses on seizing Ukraine’s Pokrovsk amid reports of heavy losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/russia-focuses-on-seizing-ukraines-pokrovsk-amid-reports-of-heavy-losses/): Russia concentrates on Donetsk hoping for a decisive breakthrough, as Ukraine claims Moscow has lost almost 835,000 men.
- [Meta agrees $25m payout to Trump over suspended accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/meta-agrees-25m-payout-to-trump-over-suspended-accounts/): Settlement seen as big victory for US president as Meta’s Zuckerberg bows to new administration on various fronts.
- [UK Woman Charged In Court For Bombarding Her Lover’s Ex With Videos Of Her Farting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/uk-woman-charged-in-court-for-bombarding-her-lovers-ex-with-videos-of-her-farting/): The jailing of Rhiannon Evans for sending Deborah Prytherch, her boyfriend’s ex, is the first time a person has been jailed in the UK for “cyber-farting”.
- [Female Israeli captive freed in ceremony among northern Gaza rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/female-israeli-captive-freed-in-ceremony-among-northern-gaza-rubble/): Israeli captive soldier Agam Berger has been handed over to the Red Cross in a ceremony among the rubble of Gaza.
- [The UN’s agency for Palestinians is now banned in Gaza. What now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/the-uns-agency-for-palestinians-is-now-banned-in-gaza-what-now/): Israel’s ban on the UN’s refugee agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, has come into force. Soraya Lennie explains.
- [Israel’s ban on UNRWA comes into effect despite backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israels-ban-on-unrwa-comes-into-effect-despite-backlash/): Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA employees of involvement in the October 7 attack without providing proof.
- [Adesanya vs Imavov: UFC Fight Night 250 start time, undercard, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/adesanya-vs-imavov-ufc-fight-night-250-start-time-undercard-how-to-watch/): All the key fight details as Israel Adesanya clashes with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in the Middle East.
- [US figure skaters, former Russian world champions on board crashed plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-figure-skaters-former-russian-world-champions-on-board-crashed-plane/): The skaters, returning from a Kansas camp, were among the 64 passengers on the plane that crashed near Washington, DC.
- [Video: Syria’s al-Sharaa sets out priorities as transitional president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/video-syrias-al-sharaa-sets-out-priorities-as-transitional-president/): Former Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has given a speech in Damascus
- [Trump to Detain 30,000 Migrants at Guantanamo Bay's 'Notorious' Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trump-to-detain-30000-migrants-at-guantanamo-bays-notorious-prison/): Trump plans to house 30,000 migrants at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, known for its controversial history. The move has sparked widespread criticism due to the prison’s notoriety for human rights concerns. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Bodies Pulled Out Of Potomac River After Plane Collides Black Hawk Helicopter In Washington DC | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/bodies-pulled-out-of-potomac-river-after-plane-collides-black-hawk-helicopter-in-washington-dc-us/): An American Airlines flight collided in mid-air with with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, with both crashing in the Potomac River. The jet, which was coming from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and three US Army soldiers were on board the military […]
- [Hamas Releases Israeli Soldier That It Held Captive In Gaza, To Free Seven Other Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/hamas-releases-israeli-soldier-that-it-held-captive-in-gaza-to-free-seven-other-hostages/): Hamas has released a kidnapped Israeli soldier and plans to free seven other hostages.
- [Salwan Momika, Iraqi Refugee Who Burnt Quran Several Times, Shot Dead In Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/salwan-momika-iraqi-refugee-who-burnt-quran-several-times-shot-dead-in-sweden/): Salwan Momika Shot Dead: Salwan Momika repeatedly burnt the Quran in 2023 in Sweden sparking outrage in Muslim countries.
- [Rohingya refugees’ boat runs aground in Indonesia’s Aceh province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/rohingya-refugees-boat-runs-aground-in-indonesias-aceh-province/): Over 70 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia after fleeing Myanmar.
- [Video shows moment US passenger plane collides with helicopter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/video-shows-moment-us-passenger-plane-collides-with-helicopter/): Video captured by a web camera shows the moment a US passenger plane collided with a military helicopter.
- [Israeli female soldier released in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israeli-female-soldier-released-in-gaza-as-part-of-ceasefire-deal/): In return, Israel is due to release 110 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons later today.
- [Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/gulf-of-mexico-or-gulf-of-america-google-maps-and-contentious-geography/): Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change
- [NASA’s Bennu Asteroid Samples Reveal Building Blocks Of Life, Say Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/nasas-bennu-asteroid-samples-reveal-building-blocks-of-life-say-scientists/): The revelation, in two studies published, is the result of work on just 120 grams of material — about the weight of a banana — collected from Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft in 2020.
- [Lab-Grown Eggs And Sperm Closer To Reality, May Bring Forth 'Multiplex Parenting': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/lab-grown-eggs-and-sperm-closer-to-reality-may-bring-forth-multiplex-parenting-report/): According to the UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, scientists are close to developing in-vitro gametogenesis (IVG) to create eggs and sperm in labs. This may revolutionise reproduction and even enable same-sex couples, singles or multiple parents to have biological children
- [Watch | West Bank’s Jenin in Ruins After IDF Raids, Israeli Troops “To Stay”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/watch-west-banks-jenin-in-ruins-after-idf-raids-israeli-troops-to-stay/): The West Bank’s Jenin lies in ruins following intense IDF raids, with widespread destruction across the city. Israeli troops have announced plans to remain in the area for the foreseeable future. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video Shot Days Before American Airlines Crash Shows Helicopters Close To Plane At Reagan Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/video-shot-days-before-american-airlines-crash-shows-helicopters-close-to-plane-at-reagan-airport/): A video, shot from a departing plane at Reagan Airport, shows multiple helicopters flying dangerously close to aircraft. This comes in the wake of the helicopter-jet crash over the airport.
- [Husband Hopes Wife, Who Texted Moments Before Washington Plane Crash, Is Saved As Rescue Ops Face Hurdles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/husband-hopes-wife-who-texted-moments-before-washington-plane-crash-is-saved-as-rescue-ops-face-hurdles/): Emergency responders face dark, cold and windy conditions as they rescue victims of the crash that occurred following a collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter.
- [Afghan women cricketers reunite in first game after fleeing Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/afghan-women-cricketers-reunite-in-first-game-after-fleeing-taliban/): Refugee cricketers hope the charity match can help ‘open doors for Afghan women in education and sport’ in the future.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,071](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1071/): Here are the key developments on the 1,071st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [American Airlines Plane, Black Hawk Helicopter crash at Reagan Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/american-airlines-plane-black-hawk-helicopter-crash-at-reagan-airport/): The passenger plane was about to land at Reagan Washington National Airport after flying from Kansas.
- [‘PAT25, Do You Have CRJ In Sight’: Air Traffic Controller's Last Message Before US Jet-Chopper Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/pat25-do-you-have-crj-in-sight-air-traffic-controllers-last-message-before-us-jet-chopper-crash/): As many as 64 people were on board in the American Airlines plane during the time of the deadly mid-air crash that killed several passengers.
- [Trump Reacts 'NOT GOOD!!!', Says Helicopter-Jet Crash 'Should Have Been Prevented'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trump-reacts-not-good-says-helicopter-jet-crash-should-have-been-prevented/): US President Donald Trump questioned the control tower after a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet crashed near Washington
- [US Nurse Twerks Over Disabled Patient For TikTok Video, Cops ‘Disgusted And Appalled’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-nurse-twerks-over-disabled-patient-for-tiktok-video-cops-disgusted-and-appalled/): Georgia Healthcare worker’s Tiktok video: Police said that they are also reviewing a second video of the healthcare worker dancing over another person who appears to be disabled.
- [Trains Back On Track In Bangladesh As Rail Union Calls Off Strike In Big Relief For Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trains-back-on-track-in-bangladesh-as-rail-union-calls-off-strike-in-big-relief-for-yunus-govt/): Railway services had come to a standstill in Bangladesh as train drivers and railway employees began an indefinite strike on Tuesday, January 28
- ['Saw Stream Of Sparks': Moment When Passenger Plane Collided With US Army Helicopter Mid-Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/saw-stream-of-sparks-moment-when-passenger-plane-collided-with-us-army-helicopter-mid-air/): US Plane Crash: An eyewitness said that after the collision the plan lit up a very bright yellow, and there was a stream of sparks underneath it.
- [Trudeau Ready For ‘Strong’ Response Against Trump Tariffs: ‘Canada Knows The Stakes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trudeau-ready-for-strong-response-against-trump-tariffs-canada-knows-the-stakes/): Reiterating his previous warnings about economic hardships that Canada would face in case of a potential trade war with the US, Justin Trudeau said, “We all know the stakes here.”
- [OpenAI CEO Altman Planning To Visit India Next Week Amid Chinese DeepSeek Challenge: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/openai-ceo-altman-planning-to-visit-india-next-week-amid-chinese-deepseek-challenge-report/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had last visited India in 2023 when he had met PM Modi and discussed potential of AI in boosting India’s tech industry. He is reportedly planning to visit New Delhi.
- [Reagan Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Search, Rescue Operations Underway In Potomac River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/reagan-airport-plane-crash-live-updates-search-rescue-operations-underway-in-potomac-river/): An American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air near Reagan Washington National Airport, crashing into the Potomac River.
- [Trump Asks Federal Employees To Come Back To Office By February 6 Or Face Termination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trump-asks-federal-employees-to-come-back-to-office-by-february-6-or-face-termination/): The federal employees have been asked to either resign or come to the office and work in person till February 6 in the US
- [‘Tough Place To Get Out Of’: Trump Orders 30,000-Person Migrant Detention Facility At Guantanamo Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/tough-place-to-get-out-of-trump-orders-30000-person-migrant-detention-facility-at-guantanamo-bay/): The Guantanamo Bay facility, which has so far been used to hold terrorists, will now also house illegal immigrants with criminal records.
- [Israel to free 110 Palestinian prisoners in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israel-to-free-110-palestinian-prisoners-in-latest-gaza-ceasefire-exchange/): The 110 Palestinians due to be released from Israeli prisons today also include 30 children.
- [Trump pledges to deport ‘Hamas sympathisers’ on college campuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trump-pledges-to-deport-hamas-sympathisers-on-college-campuses/): Council on American-Islamic Relations accuses US president of smearing students opposing genocide in Gaza.
- [Plane collides with helicopter midair in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/plane-collides-with-helicopter-midair-in-washington-dc/): Ronald Reagan National airport halts all takeoffs and landings following midair collision.
- [3 Israelis, 5 Thais Hostages To Be Freed By Hamas In Exchange For 110 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/3-israelis-5-thais-hostages-to-be-freed-by-hamas-in-exchange-for-110-palestinians/): In the previous two swaps, seven Israeli hostages were freed by militants in exchange for 290 prisoners — almost all Palestinians, with the exception of one Jordanian.
- [Meta To Pay $25 Million To Settle A Lawsuit Filed By Trump After Jan. 6 Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/meta-to-pay-25-million-to-settle-a-lawsuit-filed-by-trump-after-jan-6-suspension/): Zuckerberg visited Trump in November at his private Florida club to try to mend fences with the then incoming president Trump
- [US Man Used A 3-Month-Old To Wipe Snow Off His Car For A TikTok Video. Cops Said…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-man-used-a-3-month-old-to-wipe-snow-off-his-car-for-a-tiktok-video-cops-said/): Texas Man’s Viral TikTok Video: The 3-month-old was placed on the windshield and pushed across the car with the snow by the man who was seen laughing.
- [Plane Crashes Into Potomac River Near Ronald Reagan Airport In Washington: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/plane-crashes-into-potomac-river-near-ronald-reagan-airport-in-washington-report/): A plane has crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Airport near Washington, according to some media reports. 
- [Trump suggests he wants ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Is it feasible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/trump-suggests-he-wants-ethnic-cleansing-in-gaza-is-it-feasible/): Analysts say political realities, including refusals from Egypt and Jordan, prevent mass displacement of Palestinians.
- [US President Trump to transfer undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/us-president-trump-to-transfer-undocumented-immigrants-to-guantanamo/): The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has garnered a reputation for human rights abuses during the US ‘war on terror’.
- [Real Madrid or Bayern await rattled Man City in Champions League playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/real-madrid-or-bayern-await-rattled-man-city-in-champions-league-playoffs/): Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester City avoid Champions League banana skins ahead of Friday’s draw.
- [Former US Senator Bob Menendez given 11-year prison sentence for bribery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/former-us-senator-bob-menendez-given-11-year-prison-sentence-for-bribery/): Menendez, once a powerful figure in US foreign policy, was found guilty of selling influence to the Egyptian government.
- [‘We will suffocate’: Palestinian refugees in Gaza fear UNRWA ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/we-will-suffocate-palestinian-refugees-in-gaza-fear-unrwa-ban/): Israel’s new ban on the UN agency leaves many in Gaza worried about who will help them now.
- [President al-Sharaa and no more Baath party: What else has Syria announced?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/president-al-sharaa-and-no-more-baath-party-what-else-has-syria-announced/): Ahmed al-Sharaa has been Syria’s de facto leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.
- [Trump administration reverses course on federal aid freeze after backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/trump-administration-reverses-course-on-federal-aid-freeze-after-backlash/): Order caused widespread confusion across federal government, with healthcare and housing programmes thrown into flux.
- [Qatari emir to visit Syria on Thursday: Al Jazeera sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/qatari-emir-to-visit-syria-on-thursday-al-jazeera-sources/): Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/29/rfk-jrs-view-on-vaccines-comes-under-fire-at-contentious-us-senate-hearing/): Trump’s nominee to lead federal health department says he is ‘not anti-vaccine’ as Democrats zero in on past remarks.
- [Plane Crashes On Road In Philadelphia, Multiple Homes On Fire, 6 Reported Killed | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/plane-crashes-on-road-in-philadelphia-multiple-homes-on-fire-6-reported-killed-videos/): A plane crashed in Philadelphia early Saturday, setting multiple homes on fire, with casualties feared. Several videos of the plane crash were captured on cameras.
- [A rush to normalcy? New Orleans truck attack survivors struggle with trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/a-rush-to-normalcy-new-orleans-truck-attack-survivors-struggle-with-trauma/): Witnesses traumatised by the violence on New Year’s Day have expressed frustration with a lack of mental health support.
- [Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/trump-at-odds-with-us-military-veterans-over-snarled-afghan-relocations/): Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.
- [What’s happening in Myanmar? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/whats-happening-in-myanmar-start-here/): Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.
- [White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/white-house-announces-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china/): The White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China.
- [Trump envoy arrives in Venezuela to meet Maduro about deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-envoy-arrives-in-venezuela-to-meet-maduro-about-deportation-flights/): Despite tense relations, Maduro government has suggested it could coordinate with Trump on immigration enforcement.
- [Iran warns that any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/iran-warns-that-any-attack-on-its-nuclear-sites-would-trigger-all-out-war/): Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would ‘immediately and decisively’ to an US or Israeli attack.
- [WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/whatsapp-says-its-users-targeted-by-israeli-spyware-company-paragon/): An official at the Meta-owned platform says it detected attempts by Paragon to hack its users’ accounts.
- [India beat England to seal T20 cricket series as sub Rana vexes Buttler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/india-beat-england-to-seal-t20-cricket-series-as-sub-rana-vexes-buttler/): India survive late England rally after a mini-collapse of their own to seal five-match series with a game to spare.
- [German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/german-parliament-rejects-opposition-migration-bill-backed-by-far-right-afd/): Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining ‘firewall’ against working with far right.
- [Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/why-incarcerated-workers-play-a-key-role-in-fighting-californias-fires/): Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.
- [Leader of Rebels Who Toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad Named Country's Interim President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/leader-of-rebels-who-toppled-syrian-president-bashar-assad-named-countrys-interim-president/): All the armed factions in the country would be disbanded, Abdul Ghani said, and would be absorbed into state institutions.
- [Canada, Mexico leaders brace for Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/canada-mexico-leaders-brace-for-trumps-tariffs/): Mexico’s Sheinbaum and Canada’s Trudeau say they are ready to respond should Trump impose 25% tariffs.
- [Russia Compares Trump's Iron Dome to Reagan 'Star Wars' Missile Shield, 'Won't Help Reduce Tensions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/russia-compares-trumps-iron-dome-to-reagan-star-wars-missile-shield-wont-help-reduce-tensions/): Moscow on Friday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to build an “iron dome” missile defence system in the United States, saying it risked turning space into an arena of “confrontation.”In an executive order on Monday, Trump called for the creation of an “Iron Dome for America” to counter ballistic and hypersonic missile threats, reviving […]
- [From Avocados To Autos, Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico Could Hit Close To Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/from-avocados-to-autos-trump-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-could-hit-close-to-home/): Trump’s tariffs threaten to blow up the trade agreement he himself negotiated with America’s neighbours in his first term.
- [Trump Tariffs On Mexico And Canada Could Land This Weekend; Here Are Some Goods In Crosshairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-tariffs-on-mexico-and-canada-could-land-this-weekend-here-are-some-goods-in-crosshairs/): President Donald Trump said this week that tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico will arrive Saturday.
- ['Was For Kids Of Slaves': Donald Trump Hopeful SC Will Uphold His Birthright Citizenship Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/was-for-kids-of-slaves-donald-trump-hopeful-sc-will-uphold-his-birthright-citizenship-ban/): Donald Trump claims birthright citizenship was for slaves’ children, not immigrants. His executive order to restrict it was blocked. GOP senators introduced a bill to limit it.
- [What will shape Syria’s future?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/what-will-shape-syrias-future/): Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to unify the country in his first speech to the nation.
- [Can Trump fulfil his grandiose foreign policy promises?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/can-trump-fulfil-his-grandiose-foreign-policy-promises/): Political scientist John Mearsheimer argues that Trump can’t ethnically cleanse Gaza or resolve the Ukraine war.
- [France Readies Troops For Greenland As Denmark Snubs Trump On Arctic Region, NATO Clash Imminent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/france-readies-troops-for-greenland-as-denmark-snubs-trump-on-arctic-region-nato-clash-imminent/): Tensions over Greenland escalated after French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot suggested sending troops to the region, following a heated exchange between US President Trump and Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen. Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland sparked the conflict, with France’s intervention potentially challenging American foreign policy. Although unlikely, military action could disrupt NATO, weakening US […]
- [Hamas names three more Israeli captives to be freed in Gaza ceasefire swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/hamas-names-three-more-israeli-captives-to-be-freed-in-gaza-ceasefire-swap/): Palestinian Prisoner’s Media Office says 90 Palestinian prisoners to be swapped for the captives on Saturday.
- [Elon Musk is the X-factor in the new Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/elon-musk-is-the-x-factor-in-the-new-trump-administration/): With Trump on his side, the tech-billionaire appears to be gearing up to remake the world according to his own whims.
- [Hamas leaders say they are ‘ready’ to talk with Trump. Do they trust him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/hamas-leaders-say-they-are-ready-to-talk-with-trump-do-they-trust-him/): After ceasefire, Hamas leaders are open to talk with ‘anyone’ who can advance their cause – even US President Trump.
- [Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu in court as Turkish opposition fears crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-in-court-as-turkish-opposition-fears-crackdown/): Ekrem Imamoglu denies charges that he tried to influence Turkiye’s judiciary in remarks he made about officials.
- [Trump to Hit Canada & Mexico With 25% Tariffs, Warns BRICS Against Replacing US Dollar | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-to-hit-canada-mexico-with-25-tariffs-warns-brics-against-replacing-us-dollar-us-news/): US President Donald Trump has said he will follow through with his threat to hit imports from Canada and Mexico with 25% border taxes, known as tariffs, on 1 February.But he added that a decision about whether this would include oil from those countries had not yet been made.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, […]
- [Egyptian protesters reject Trump’s Palestinian resettlement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/egyptian-protesters-reject-trumps-palestinian-resettlement-plan/): Crowds gathered on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing to protest Trump’s Palestinian removal plan.
- [Key Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopening for medical evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/key-rafah-crossing-between-gaza-and-egypt-reopening-for-medical-evacuations/): EU restarts monitoring the key border crossing which has been closed to people since May 2024 amid Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Thousands of Nigerian children detained in Kano over ‘security threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/thousands-of-nigerian-children-detained-in-kano-over-security-threat/): Thousands of children in the northern Nigerian city of Kano are struggling to survive on the streets.
- [‘Like the drug trade’: Argentina debates limiting online gambling for teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/like-the-drug-trade-argentina-debates-limiting-online-gambling-for-teens/): Experts say reform is needed to stop teens from betting online, but Javier Milei has threatened to veto a recent bill.
- ['We Do A Lot for Them' Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Refusing Palestinians, 'Nothing left In Gaza'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/we-do-a-lot-for-them-trump-warns-jordan-egypt-on-refusing-palestinians-nothing-left-in-gaza/): US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that Jordan and Egypt will support a proposal to resettle Palestinians in their countries rather than in a rebuilt Gaza Strip, despite flat refusals from both countries to consider the move.“They will do it. They will do it. They’re gonna do it, okay? We do a lot for […]
- [EU Cautions Pakistan: Trade Benefits Depend On Addressing Rights, Free Speech Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/eu-cautions-pakistan-trade-benefits-depend-on-addressing-rights-free-speech-issues/): Pakistan risks losing its GSP+ status as the EU demands reforms on civil rights, press freedom and issues related punishments over so-called blasphemy.
- [Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Over Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/norway-seizes-russian-crewed-ship-over-suspected-baltic-sea-cable-sabotage/): Norway detains Silver Dania over suspected involvement in recent Baltic Sea cable damage amid rising regional tensions.
- [We Are In Touch With Families Of 3 Indian Nationals Missing In Iran: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/we-are-in-touch-with-families-of-3-indian-nationals-missing-in-iran-mea/): “We are aware of these cases and we are in regular touch with the families of the three missing Indian nationals. They reportedly travelled for business purposes. Their families lost contact with them shortly after their arrival in Iran,” according to the MEA spokesperson
- [Cops Fear Brazilian Porn Star Who Fell To Her Death While Filming Threesome Was Murdered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/cops-fear-brazilian-porn-star-who-fell-to-her-death-while-filming-threesome-was-murdered/): Anna Polly’s lifeless body was found last week at an apartment-cum-hotel in Nova Iguacu, a town in the outskirts of Rio De Janeiro.
- [Democracy doesn’t exist in the United States: Chris Hedges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/democracy-doesnt-exist-in-the-united-states-chris-hedges/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with the former war correspondent about liberal democracy and Trump’s second term.
- [DC plane crash: What we know about the victims and ongoing investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/dc-plane-crash-what-we-know-about-the-victims-and-ongoing-investigation/): Young figure skaters Spencer Lane and Jinna Han were on the American Airlines flight that collided with the Black Hawk.
- [Syrian Interim President Pledges National Dialogue, US Kills Top Operative of Al-Qaeda’s Syria Arm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/syrian-interim-president-pledges-national-dialogue-us-kills-top-operative-of-al-qaedas-syria-arm/): Syria’s interim president has promised to hold a “national dialogue” on the war-ravaged country. Ahmed Al-Sharaa made the remarks in his first address to the nation after he was appointed interim president for a “transitional period” a day earlier. Sharaa listed maintaining “civil peace” under “a single authority” among the priorities of his government and […]
- [Trump To Announce Sweeping Trade Tariffs, Canada, Mexico Brace For Impact, Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-to-announce-sweeping-trade-tariffs-canada-mexico-brace-for-impact-disruptions/): Trump’s tariff ultimatum risks shattering decades-old trade ties, prompting fears of economic disruption across North America.
- [Gaza’s Rafah Crossing reopening for medical evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/gazas-rafah-crossing-reopening-for-medical-evacuations/): The Rafah Crossing, a vital route for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is reopening for medical evacuations.
- [DR Congo’s M23 rebels threaten ‘march’ to capital city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/dr-congos-m23-rebels-threaten-march-to-capital-city/): The Rwanda-backed rebels taking over territory in DR Congo have vowed to fight all the way to the capital.
- [DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/dr-congos-rebels-vow-to-take-kinshasa-after-claiming-capture-of-goma/): Rebels promise to march to Kinshasa as they capture Goma and advance towards Bukavu in eastern DR Congo.
- [Champions League draw: Real Madrid face Man City in playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/champions-league-draw-real-madrid-face-man-city-in-playoff/): Defending champions Real Madrid face the team they replaced as holders, Man City, following the draw in Switzerland.
- [Hamas To Free Israeli-American, Two Other Hostages As Part Of Ceasefire Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/hamas-to-free-israeli-american-two-other-hostages-as-part-of-ceasefire-swap/): Abu Obeida, Hamas spokesperson, said that Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and Ofer Kalderon will be freed on Saturday.
- [Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/gaza-ceasefire-at-risk-if-unrwa-forced-to-stop-operations/): UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency
- [Mexico Writes To Google After Tech Giant Complies With Trump Order To Rename Gulf Of Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/mexico-writes-to-google-after-tech-giant-complies-with-trump-order-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico/): Google said users in the US will see the body of water known as the Gulf of Mexico renamed as the Gulf of America.
- [Tulsi Gabbard’s India Connect: A Hindu, Krishna Devotee, Oaths On Bhagavad Gita & Support For Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/tulsi-gabbards-india-connect-a-hindu-krishna-devotee-oaths-on-bhagavad-gita-support-for-modi/): US President Donald Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence: A practising Vaishnava Hindu, Tulsi Gabbard said the discrimination she faces is not just personal, but part of a broader attempt to foster religious bigotry against Hindus and Hinduism
- [Myanmar Junta Extends State Of Emergency By Six Months As It Struggles To Contain Revolts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/myanmar-junta-extends-state-of-emergency-by-six-months-as-it-struggles-to-contain-revolts/): Myanmar remains mired in a bloody, multi-sided conflict and the junta faces opposition from armed ethnic rebels.
- [Kremlin Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says BRICS Never Planned Common Currency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/kremlin-dismisses-trumps-tariff-threat-says-brics-never-planned-common-currency/): BRICS discussions revolve around investment cooperation, not currency creation, Kremlin said, countering Trump’s repeated tariff warnings.
- [PM Modi, US President Donald Trump Discussed Arranging Early Visit Over Phone Call: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/pm-modi-us-president-donald-trump-discussed-arranging-early-visit-over-phone-call-mea/): Post Content
- [Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/is-elon-musk-a-nazi-and-can-he-get-european-far-right-hardliners-elected/): Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts.
- [Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/ukraine-drone-attack-sparks-fire-at-key-russian-oil-refinery/): Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia’s critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week.
- [Did Trump’s firing aviation officials raise the risk of the DC plane crash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/did-trumps-firing-aviation-officials-raise-the-risk-of-the-dc-plane-crash/): Experts say Trump firing aviation officials and ending DEI programmes likely did not affect aircraft.
- [Trump Blames DEI Policies for Midair DC Crash, Probe Says Control Tower Staffing Was "Not Normal"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-blames-dei-policies-for-midair-dc-crash-probe-says-control-tower-staffing-was-not-normal/): US President blamed diversity hires for the deadly mid-air collision between a plane and an army chopper in Washington on January 30. Donald Trump accused former president Joe Biden of reducing standards at America’s aviation agency to the “lowest level.” Trump said diversity practices under Joe Biden and Barack Obama have kept out good employees […]
- [Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/which-countries-will-trumps-foreign-aid-suspension-hurt-most/): The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.
- [Indian-Origin Woman, Figure Skating Icons, Groom-To-Be Pilot: Who Are The Washington Crash Victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/indian-origin-woman-figure-skating-icons-groom-to-be-pilot-who-are-the-washington-crash-victims/): The husband of Asra Hussain Raza received a text from her moments before the crash.
- [Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/three-million-hindus-take-holy-dip-a-day-after-fatal-crowd-crush/): The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.
- [Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/myanmar-military-extends-state-of-emergency-for-another-six-months/): The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year.
- [Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/israel-attacks-lebanons-bekaa-valley-violates-ceasefire-deal-again/): In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon
- [Washington DC Airport Crash: Two Chinese Among Victims, Beijing Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/washington-dc-airport-crash-two-chinese-among-victims-beijing-confirms/): The Chinese foreign ministry expressed “deep condolences to the victims” and their families.
- [Jai Shri Krishna, Touching Parents’ Feet To Support For Ayodhya’s Ram Temple: Times Kash Patel Kept His Faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/jai-shri-krishna-touching-parents-feet-to-support-for-ayodhyas-ram-temple-times-kash-patel-kept-his-faith/): “I’d like to welcome my father, Pramod, and my mother, Anjana, who are sitting here today. They travelled to get here from India. My sister, Nisha, is also here…It means the world that you guys are here. Jai Shri Krishna,” said Kash Patel, who earlier touched his parents’ feet
- [Pakistani Father Shoots His 15-Year-Old Daughter For Creating TikTok Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/pakistani-father-shoots-his-15-year-old-daughter-for-creating-tiktok-videos/): The 15-year-old girl’s father did not like his daughter’s presence on TikTok and asked her to stop creating such videos
- [With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/with-frances-military-influence-in-africa-gone-can-it-rely-on-soft-power/): The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.
- [Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/pakistan-sacks-blacklists-dozens-of-officials-after-mediterranean-deaths/): The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
- [Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/thousands-call-for-impeachment-of-philippines-vice-president-sara-duterte/): Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds.
- [‘Scared To Go Nearby’: Sinkhole Size Of An Olympic Pool Swallows 74-Year-Old Man In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/scared-to-go-nearby-sinkhole-size-of-an-olympic-pool-swallows-74-year-old-man-in-japan/): The sinkhole may have happened due to corroded sewage pipes, authorities in Yashio said.
- [Elon Musk Too Busy To Go Home. So… DOGE’s Headquarters Are His New 'Bedroom'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/elon-musk-too-busy-to-go-home-so-doges-headquarters-are-his-new-bedroom/): Elon Musk has been invited to spend the night in the White House’s Lincoln Bedroom, he told attendees at a recent black-tie dinner hosted by the Alfalfa Club.
- [Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/black-boxes-recovered-from-plane-in-deadly-american-airlines-crash-near-dc/): National Transportation Safety Board says it will ‘leave no stone unturned’ in probe of midair collision.
- [Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-insists-jordan-and-egypt-will-take-palestinians-from-gaza/): “They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/two-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-forces-in-occupied-west-banks-jenin/): At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.
- [OnlyFans Pornstar Falls Off Brazil Hotel Balcony While Filming Threesome, Dies: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/onlyfans-pornstar-falls-off-brazil-hotel-balcony-while-filming-threesome-dies-report/): Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, an OnlyFans pornstar, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Rio de Janeiro on January 23 while filming a scene. The police are investigating the case.
- [Doug Burgum, Trump’s Man To Implement ‘Drill Baby Drill’ Agenda, Bags Senate Confirmation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/doug-burgum-trumps-man-to-implement-drill-baby-drill-agenda-bags-senate-confirmation/): Former North Dakota governor Burgum is the US Interior Department lead under which he will oversee the US’ vast public lands and waters.
- [“US Will Have You Back in 7 Hours…” 80 Guatemalan Migrants Deported From Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/us-will-have-you-back-in-7-hours-80-guatemalan-migrants-deported-from-texas/): In a recent operation, 80 Guatemalan migrants were deported from Texas back to their home country. The US government assures swift deportations, with return times as short as 7 hours. n18oc_crux
- [EAM Jaishankar Calls Trump an ‘American Nationalist’ | India-US Relations | Trump | Latest Update](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/eam-jaishankar-calls-trump-an-american-nationalist-india-us-relations-trump-latest-update/): ndia’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a bold statement, calling Donald Trump an “American nationalist”, emphasizing the strong ties between India and the U.S.. But what does this mean for bilateral relations and global diplomacy?
- ['India Stands In Solidarity With US': PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives In DC Plane Crash | PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/india-stands-in-solidarity-with-us-pm-modi-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-dc-plane-crash-pm-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed anguish at the loss of lives in a collision between two aircraft in Washington DC. All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst US aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, […]
- [DC Plane Crash: Only One Air Traffic Controller At Tower, Staffing ‘Not Normal’, Says FAA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/dc-plane-crash-only-one-air-traffic-controller-at-tower-staffing-not-normal-says-faa/): One air traffic controller was only present in the tower when the mid-air collision between a passenger jet and the helicopter took place over Washington DC, as per the FAA
- [Trump Blames Diversity Hiring Under Biden, Obama For Deadly Chopper-Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-blames-diversity-hiring-under-biden-obama-for-deadly-chopper-plane-crash/): Trump blamed diversity hiring efforts under Biden and Obama for the deadly chopper-plane crash, offering no evidence to support the claim. The crash, which occurred on January 30, killed 67 people. n18oc_crux
- [Elon Musk Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize For 'Free Speech'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/elon-musk-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize-for-free-speech/): Elon Musk Nobel Peace Prize: European Parliament member Branko Grims said that a petition for the Nobel Peace Prize for Elon Musk had been submitted to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
- ['You Want Me To Go Swimming?' Trump Raps Journalist On Being Asked If He Will Visit DC Plane Crash Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/you-want-me-to-go-swimming-trump-raps-journalist-on-being-asked-if-he-will-visit-dc-plane-crash-site/): US President Donald Trump got agitated when asked if would visit the DC plane crash site because it is Potomac River. However, he said that he would be meeting the families of the victims
- [Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/guantanamo-deportations-whats-trumps-plan-why-is-it-controversial/): The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates.
- [Trump's FBI Director Pick Kash Patel Says He Faced Racism: 'Was Told To Go Back, Called Terrorist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trumps-fbi-director-pick-kash-patel-says-he-faced-racism-was-told-to-go-back-called-terrorist/): Indian American Kash Patel’s family members, including his father and mother, who flew from India, were present at the Capitol Hill during the confirmation process.
- [How 'Dark Oxygen' Discovered In Ocean Depths Changes Centuries Of Scientific Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/how-dark-oxygen-discovered-in-ocean-depths-changes-centuries-of-scientific-theory/): Researchers found that some Pacific Ocean rocks can produce oxygen, called ‘dark oxygen’, without sunlight, challenging the idea that oxygen generation only relies on photosynthesis
- [Tiny Watch Saving 1,00,000+ Babies | TIME’s Best Invention | Ratul Narain’s Bempu |Preterm Baby Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/tiny-watch-saving-100000-babies-times-best-invention-ratul-narains-bempu-preterm-baby-care/): Every year, millions of newborns face the life-threatening risk of hypothermia, a silent killer for premature babies. In 2020, India recorded the highest number of preterm births, making neonatal care more urgent than ever.Meet Ratul Narain, an innovator who grew up in the US but found his mission in India—creating Bempu, a temperature-tracking watch that […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1072/): Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Trump pledges to go ahead with 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico from Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-pledges-to-go-ahead-with-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-from-saturday/): The US president says he ‘may or may not’ exclude oil imports from tariffs.
- [Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel Face Tough Questions During Senate Confirmation Hearings. Key Takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/tulsi-gabbard-kash-patel-face-tough-questions-during-senate-confirmation-hearings-key-takeaways/): Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough questions during the Senate confirmation hearings for DNI and FBI Director, respectively, amid scrutiny over their past actions and affiliations.
- [Watch: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Take First Spacewalk Together After 8 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/watch-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-take-first-spacewalk-together-after-8-months/): Sunita Williams- Butch Wilmore Spacewalk: US space agency NASA said that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore completed their primary objectives during the spacewalk.
- [For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/for-india-budget-tightrope-walk-between-creating-jobs-and-govt-deficit/): Growth is slowing but there is ‘no room for fiscal leniency’ if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.
- [Singapore’s anti-scam law casts critical eye on ‘benevolent paternalism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/singapores-anti-scam-law-casts-critical-eye-on-benevolent-paternalism/): The city-state has granted authorities powers to freeze bank accounts to protect suspected scam victims from themselves.
- [Washington DC Plane Crash: Trump Blames Biden's Diversity Hires, Black Box Recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/washington-dc-plane-crash-trump-blames-bidens-diversity-hires-black-box-recovered/): The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were recovered from the passenger jet by the investigators
- [Trump Threatens BRICS Nations With 100% Tariff If They Undercut US Dollar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/trump-threatens-brics-nations-with-100-tariff-if-they-undercut-us-dollar/): Trump has vowed to pursue a protectionist agenda, threatening hefty tariffs on neighbours and rivals. If BRICS countries continue with their plans, Trump warned, they “should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US Economy,” he wrote
- [A ray of sunshine for Myanmar’s wounded rebels as civil war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/31/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-myanmars-wounded-rebels-as-civil-war-rages/): The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war recover from injuries.
- [What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/what-is-the-role-for-out-of-power-democrats-on-big-tech/): As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.
- [Brazil’s Lula says any US tariffs would be reciprocated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/brazils-lula-says-any-us-tariffs-would-be-reciprocated/): The Brazilian leader says he is looking for a relationship based on mutual respect after Trump threatens tariffs.
- [Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/key-takeaways-from-tulsi-gabbards-us-senate-confirmation-hearing/): Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.
- [What are the risks of violence in the eastern DRC spreading regionally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/what-are-the-risks-of-violence-in-the-eastern-drc-spreading-regionally/): M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.
- [Syria’s new transition as al-Sharaa is named President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/syrias-new-transition-as-al-sharaa-is-named-president/): The Baath party has been dissolved and Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional period in Syria.
- [Hamas confirms the killing of military commander Mohammed Deif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/hamas-confirms-the-killing-of-military-commander-mohammed-deif/): Israel said it had killed Deif in an air attack in July, but Hamas did not confirm his death until Thursday.
- [Key takeaways from US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/key-takeaways-from-us-senate-confirmation-hearing-for-fbi-pick-kash-patel/): Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI’s headquarters.
- [Chaotic crowds complicate third Israel-Hamas exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/chaotic-crowds-complicate-third-israel-hamas-exchange/): Israel and Palestinian armed groups led by Hamas completed a tense third exchange of captives for prisoners.
- [Israel Frees Palestinians After ‘Guarantees On Safe Hostage Return', Slams Hamas For 'Shocking' Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/01/30/israel-frees-palestinians-after-guarantees-on-safe-hostage-return-slams-hamas-for-shocking-swap/): Three more Israeli hostages — two females and an 80-year-old man — were released in Gaza Thursday as the third hostages-for-prisoners swap agreed to by Israel and Hamas got underway, but the chaotic nature of the handover of two of the Israelis angered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the extent that he delayed his country’s […]
- [Israel carries out massive simultaneous explosions across Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/israel-carries-out-massive-simultaneous-explosions-across-jenin/): Israel has carried out several simultaneous explosions in the Jenin refugee camp, destroying as many as 20 homes.
- [Israel and Hamas complete fourth prisoner-captive exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/israel-and-hamas-complete-fourth-prisoner-captive-exchange/): Israel and Hamas complete their fourth prisoner-captive exchange as part of phase one of the ceasefire agreement.
- [“Handcuffed, Hungry, Abused…” Freed Israeli Hostages Describe Hamas Captivity in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/handcuffed-hungry-abused-freed-israeli-hostages-describe-hamas-captivity-in-gaza/): On February 1, three Israeli hostages were released from Gaza under a ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas after 484 days in captivity. Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Calderon suffered from food shortages, frequent relocations, and constant taunting, doubting their release until the last moment. Bibas endured severe psychological abuse, including false claims about his family’s […]
- [Canada’s Trudeau Announces 25% Counter Tariffs On U.S Goods | Trump News | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/canadas-trudeau-announces-25-counter-tariffs-on-u-s-goods-trump-news-english-news-n18g/): After the White House confirmed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods would go into affect on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced incoming counter tariffs against the U.S. “Tonight, I am announcing Canada will be responding to the U.S. trade action with 25 per cent tariffs against a $155 billion worth of […]
- [Netanyahu flies to US to discuss ‘victory over Hamas’ with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/netanyahu-flies-to-us-to-discuss-victory-over-hamas-with-trump/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Washington DC
- [Horrorism, MK-84 bombs and medical responsibility in the wake of a genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/horrorism-mk-84-bombs-and-medical-responsibility-in-the-wake-of-a-genocide/): Gaza’s hospitals have been targeted repeatedly, including with US-made 2000-pound bombs. US doctors can’t remain silent.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/israels-netanyahu-travels-to-us-to-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-with-trump/): Trump, who has claimed credit for the Israel-Hamas deal, is expected to host Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
- [Ukraine, Russia Trade Blame Over Kursk School Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/ukraine-russia-trade-blame-over-kursk-school-bombing/): Moscow claims Ukraine struck a boarding school, while Kyiv says Russian bombs killed civilians in an occupied town.
- [South Africa Deputy President Lauds Hindu Community’s Role In Nation-Building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/south-africa-deputy-president-lauds-hindu-communitys-role-in-nation-building/): Launching the first phase of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha MultiCultural Centre and Temple, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said BAPS’s principles resonate with South Africa’s national ethos of Ubuntu.
- [Italy Takes Back 43 Migrants in 3rd Failed Attempt to Keep Them Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/italy-takes-back-43-migrants-in-3rd-failed-attempt-to-keep-them-out/): Forty-three migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh who were detained in camps in Albania have returned to Italy after a Rome court ordered their transfer on 1 February. The migrants had been picked up in the Mediterranean and sent to Albania earlier in the week as part of Italy’s plan to process asylum seekers outside the […]
- [How white nationalists infiltrated the wellness movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/how-white-nationalists-infiltrated-the-wellness-movement/): An emerging parallel economy peddles purity, health and fitness to promote wellbeing – and a political worldview.
- [Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/global-alarm-condemnation-as-trump-tariffs-hit-mexico-canada-and-china/): Mexico and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs while China warns that there is no winner in a trade war.
- [The power of literature in times of war: Fatima Bhutto & Ahmed Masoud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/the-power-of-literature-in-times-of-war-fatima-bhutto-ahmed-masoud/): Fatima Bhutto interviews Gaza writer Ahmed Masoud on the power of literature in times of war.
- [UK To Become First Country To Criminalise AI Tools Used For Child Abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/uk-to-become-first-country-to-criminalise-ai-tools-used-for-child-abuse/): The government will make it illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate sexualised images of children, punishable by up to five years in prison
- [How Things Stand In China-US Trade Tensions With Trump 2.0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/how-things-stand-in-china-us-trade-tensions-with-trump-2-0/): Trump said that Chinese exports to the United States would be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff in addition to the various rates of duties they already face.
- [Japan Sinkhole That Swallowed Driver Widens Further, Residents Nearby Urged To Evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/japan-sinkhole-that-swallowed-driver-widens-further-residents-nearby-urged-to-evacuate/): The efforts to rescue the septuagenarian truck driver swallowed by the sinkhole has also been halted.
- [Netanyahu Heads To US, Israel Appoints Zamir As New Army Chief, Trump, Sisi ‘Discuss’ Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/netanyahu-heads-to-us-israel-appoints-zamir-as-new-army-chief-trump-sisi-discuss-gaza-plan/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to the United States, where he will likely engage in talks with US leaders. Meanwhile, Israel has appointed Major General Herzi Halevi’s successor, Major General Kobi Zamir, as the new army chief. In parallel, US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are reportedly discussing a […]
- [Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Arrives In Saudi Arabia For First Foreign Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/interim-syrian-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-first-foreign-visit/): Sharaa is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, though the exact timing of their discussions remains undisclosed.
- [More than 700 killed as DR Congo military fights M23 rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/more-than-700-killed-as-dr-congo-military-fights-m23-rebels/): Rwanda-backed rebels capture eastern DRC’s largest city of Goma as conflict intensifies in the central African nation.
- [‘Will Be In New Delhi By Nightfall’: Putin Ally Volodin Heads To India For ‘Important Talks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/will-be-in-new-delhi-by-nightfall-putin-ally-volodin-heads-to-india-for-important-talks/): Russian parliament’s speaker Volodin said India is a strategic partner and that both Moscow and New Delhi have long-standing relations of trust.
- [Dahiyeh’s restaurant scene bounces back after Israel’s war on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/dahiyehs-restaurant-scene-bounces-back-after-israels-war-on-lebanon/): Despite the challenges, Dahiyeh’s restaurants are picking themselves up out of the rubble.
- [Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/real-madrid-beaten-by-espanyol-after-late-romero-goal/): The LaLiga leaders upset by Carlos Romero’s 85th minute strike that snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts.
- [Canada Hits Trump With 25% Retaliatory Tariff, China To Drag US To WTO, Mexico Considers ‘Plan B’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/canada-hits-trump-with-25-retaliatory-tariff-china-to-drag-us-to-wto-mexico-considers-plan-b/): Retaliatory actions taken against the US in response to trade policies. Canada has imposed a 25% retaliatory tariff on US goods, likely in response to tariffs the US placed on Canadian imports. China plans to take the US to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over trade disputes, and Mexico is considering an alternative strategy, or […]
- [Trudeau says Canada will retaliate by imposing 25% tariffs on US imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/trudeau-says-canada-will-retaliate-by-imposing-25-tariffs-on-us-imports/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s been left with no option but to respond by imposing 25% tariffs on US.
- [How executive orders shape presidential power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/how-executive-orders-shape-presidential-power/): AJLabs examines the data behind executive orders.
- [US strikes in Somalia killed ‘key’ ISIL figures, says regional government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/us-strikes-in-somalia-killed-key-isil-figures-says-regional-government/): Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.
- [Medical plane carrying child and mother crashes in Philadelphia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/medical-plane-carrying-child-and-mother-crashes-in-philadelphia/): A medical transport plane carrying a Mexican girl who had just completed treatment crashed in Philadelphia.
- [Mavericks trade Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/mavericks-trade-doncic-to-lakers-for-anthony-davis-reports/): Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal.
- [US Strikes Somalia After Trump ‘Ordered’ Attack On 'ISIS Attack Planner'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/us-strikes-somalia-after-trump-ordered-attack-on-isis-attack-planner/): US forces conducted airstrikes on Islamic State group targets in Somalia on 1 February, according to former US President Donald Trump. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the strikes targeted a senior ISIS attack planner. The US military’s Africa Command released images of fighter jets taking off for the operation. US Defence […]
- [Netanyahu Heads To US For Trump Meeting Amid Gaza Ceasefire, First Leader To Visit DC Since Jan 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/netanyahu-heads-to-us-for-trump-meeting-amid-gaza-ceasefire-first-leader-to-visit-dc-since-jan-20/): Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, according to the Israeli PMO. The two leaders will discuss Hamas, Iran among other issues.
- [Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/rubio-lands-in-panama-as-trump-threatens-to-take-back-canal/): The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.
- ['You Don't Know...': Trump Admin Calls Out Selena Gomez For Crying Over Deportation Of Mexicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/you-dont-know-trump-admin-calls-out-selena-gomez-for-crying-over-deportation-of-mexicans/): The White House released a video featuring mothers whose children were allegedly killed by illegal immigrants, criticising Selena Gomez’s emotional plea over deportation policies.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,074](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1074/): Here are the key developments on the 1,074th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [US Identifies Third Soldier Killed In Washington DC Helicopter Crash As Awardee For Multiple Medals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/us-identifies-third-soldier-killed-in-washington-dc-helicopter-crash-as-awardee-for-multiple-medals/): Captain Rebecca Lobach, 28, was an officer with the US Army aviation with over 450 flight hours. She died in the chopper-jet collision in Washington DC this week.
- [Elon Musk's DOGE Commission Gains Access to Sensitive Treasury Payment Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/elon-musks-doge-commission-gains-access-to-sensitive-treasury-payment-systems/): Department of Government Efficiency, run by Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems
- [Pakistan Army Chief Visits Restive Balochistan Amid Deadly Clashes That Killed 41 In 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/pakistan-army-chief-visits-restive-balochistan-amid-deadly-clashes-that-killed-41-in-24-hours/): The Pakistan army chief was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing security situation in the province which was also attended by senior security and intelligence officials.
- [Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/trump-imposes-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china/): Republican US president imposes 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China. 
- [Women, Children Among 54 Killed In Sudan Market Attack, Over 150 Injured As Civil War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/women-children-among-54-killed-in-sudan-market-attack-over-150-injured-as-civil-war-escalates/): The attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sabrein Market was the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the escalated civil war that has wrecked the northeastern African country.
- [Canada Imposes 25% Retaliatory Tariffs On $155 Billion In US Imports Against Trump Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/canada-imposes-25-retaliatory-tariffs-on-155-billion-in-us-imports-against-trump-order/): Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico have warned of retaliation.
- [Imavov knocks out Adesanya to stake UFC title claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/imavov-knocks-out-adesanya-to-stake-ufc-title-claim/): Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia.
- [Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/syrias-ahmed-al-sharaa-to-visit-saudi-arabia-on-sunday/): Syria’s leader will be in Saudi Arabia for two days and is expected to discuss bolstering relations.
- [Twelve killed in Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/twelve-killed-in-russian-missile-drone-attack-on-ukraine/): Twelve civilians die in Russian missile attack on Ukraine, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure.
- [Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/niche-to-mainstream-evolution-of-halal-tourism-in-global-travel-industry/): Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032.
- [Israeli drone strike kills child, injures two in West Bank’s Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/israeli-drone-strike-kills-child-injures-two-in-west-banks-jenin/): The drone targeted civilians near the Saadi family council, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old child.
- [Thousands protest in Serbia to mark three months since deadly roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/thousands-protest-in-serbia-to-mark-three-months-since-deadly-roof-collapse/): Tens of thousands march in Novi Sad, blocking roads and bridges in protest against government corruption.
- [How will a US aid freeze impact countries around the word?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/how-will-a-us-aid-freeze-impact-countries-around-the-word/): The US stops nearly all foreign aid as Trump pushes America-First policy.
- [Camp Hill Virus, Close Relative Of Nipah, Discovered In Alabama Shrews In US Sparking Pandemic Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/camp-hill-virus-close-relative-of-nipah-discovered-in-alabama-shrews-in-us-sparking-pandemic-concerns/): Camp Hill virus, related to Nipah, has emerged in North America, with fears mounting about its potential spread from animals to humans.
- [Donald Trump Fires Indian-American US Consumer Protection Chief Rohit Chopra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/donald-trump-fires-indian-american-us-consumer-protection-chief-rohit-chopra/): Rohit Chopra, known for challenging banking practices, is fired, marking another step in Trump’s quick reshaping of US agencies.
- [Salah double helps Liverpool beat Bournemouth; while Forest enjoy 7-0 rout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/salah-double-helps-liverpool-beat-bournemouth-while-forest-enjoy-7-0-rout/): Mohamed Salah scored both goals as Liverpool win 2-0 at Bournemouth to extend Premier League lead to nine points.
- [IDF Admits Hamas’ Hawajri Isn’t Dead; Israel Frees 183 Palestinian Prisoners; Rafah Crossing Reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/idf-admits-hamas-hawajri-isnt-dead-israel-frees-183-palestinian-prisoners-rafah-crossing-reopens/): The IDF launched interceptor missiles at a suspicious target near Nirim, later confirming it was a false alarm. Meanwhile, Hamas and Israel completed their fourth hostage-prisoner swap, with Hamas releasing three hostages and Israel freeing 183 Palestinian prisoners. Reports indicate signs of torture and abuse among released prisoners. The Rafah border crossing reopened for medical […]
- ['We Will Find You, Kill You': Trump Says He Ordered Airstrikes On 'ISIS Attack Planner' In Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/we-will-find-you-kill-you-trump-says-he-ordered-airstrikes-on-isis-attack-planner-in-somalia/): Trump took credit for airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Somalia, citing the elimination of senior militants and no reported civilian casualties.
- [World’s Largest Military Command Center In The Works In China To 'Protect' Leaders In A Nuclear War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/worlds-largest-military-command-center-in-the-works-in-china-to-protect-leaders-in-a-nuclear-war/): China is constructing a massive military complex in western Beijing, which US intelligence believes will serve as a wartime command center. Satellite images reveal a 1,500-acre site, reportedly ten times the size of the Pentagon, with deep underground bunkers for protection during conflicts, including nuclear war. The project aligns with China’s military expansion ahead of […]
- [All 6 People Aboard Medical Jet That Crashed In Philadelphia Killed: Mexico's President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/all-6-people-aboard-medical-jet-that-crashed-in-philadelphia-killed-mexicos-president/): The plane was registered in Mexico. Jet Rescue is based in Mexico and has operations both there and in the U.S. The crash came just two days after the deadliest U.S. air disaster in a generation.
- [‘I Never Gave Up’: Emotions Run High As Israeli Hostages Reunite With Families | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/i-never-gave-up-emotions-run-high-as-israeli-hostages-reunite-with-families-watch/): Hamas on February 1 released three Israeli hostages in the fourth exchange of the ceasefire deal.
- [Palestinians released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/palestinians-released-by-israel-show-signs-of-torture-starvation/): Palestinians released from Israeli jails show signs of torture and starvation, said Palestinian Prisoner’s Society.
- [Deadly artillery shelling hits Omdurman market in Sudan, 56 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/deadly-artillery-shelling-hits-omdurman-market-in-sudan-56-killed/): The Health Ministry said at least 158 people were also wounded in Saturday’s attack that was blamed on the RSF.
- [North Korean Troops ‘Quit Kursk After…’; Ex-Gen. Says Ukraine Wasted Money On ‘WWII Era…’| Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/north-korean-troops-quit-kursk-after-ex-gen-says-ukraine-wasted-money-on-wwii-era-russia/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Kamala Harris Interview: CBS Hands Over Transcript After Trump Sues CBS For Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/kamala-harris-interview-cbs-hands-over-transcript-after-trump-sues-cbs-for-bias/): Donald Trump said broadcaster CBS edited the “60 Minutes” interview in a way that made Kamala Harris appear “deceptively” better.
- [Arab ministers reject Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/arab-ministers-reject-trumps-call-to-displace-palestinians-from-gaza/): US president has suggested that Egypt and Jordan should to take in Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Advice To Shift Palestinians From Gaza To Egypt, Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/arab-nations-reject-trumps-advice-to-shift-palestinians-from-gaza-to-egypt-jordan/): Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League in a joint statement slammed Trump’s idea.
- [Three Dead, Eight Injured In Retirement Home Fire Near Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/three-dead-eight-injured-in-retirement-home-fire-near-paris/): The retirement home is located in the town of Bouffémont, which lies close to Paris.
- [‘24,000 Assault…’ Trump’s New Gift To Netanyahu? Israel Will Have To Pay ‘Big Price’ Hamas Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/24000-assault-trumps-new-gift-to-netanyahu-israel-will-have-to-pay-big-price-hamas-warns/): Hamas has warned that Israel will face significant consequences following reports that the U.S. under Trump’s administration may provide 24,000 assault rifles to Israel. The move is seen as a potential gift to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but Hamas has threatened a “big price” for any increased military support. n18oc_crux
- [Father Freed But Wife, Kids Captive: Israel Wants Clarity From Hamas On Shiri Bibas, Her Babies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/father-freed-but-wife-kids-captive-israel-wants-clarity-from-hamas-on-shiri-bibas-her-babies/): Shiri Bibas and her two small boys, Ariel and Kfir remain in Hamas captivity. Husband and father Yarden Bibas was released by Hamas on Saturday.
- [7 Km A Day In Tiny Cell, Solving Maths: How This Israeli Hostage Spent Days In Hamas Captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/7-km-a-day-in-tiny-cell-solving-maths-how-this-israeli-hostage-spent-days-in-hamas-captivity/): Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes, 80, was freed by Hamas after 70 days in isolation. He survived in a tiny cell without glasses. His release was part of a ceasefire exchange.
- [Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners, Dozens Reach Egypt For Medical Treatment Through Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/israel-frees-palestinian-prisoners-dozens-reach-egypt-for-medical-treatment-through-rafah/): Rafah crossing has been closed since May after Israel seized the Palestinian side.
- [Dozens of soldiers, armed attackers killed in southwest Pakistan violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/dozens-of-soldiers-armed-attackers-killed-in-southwest-pakistan-violence/): Unknown fighters reportedly fire at a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries trying to dismantle a roadblock.
- ['Neighbourhood First': India Hikes Budget Share For Maldives To Rs 600 Cr After Muizzu’s Damage Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/neighbourhood-first-india-hikes-budget-share-for-maldives-to-rs-600-cr-after-muizzus-damage-control/): Budget 2025: On Saturday, India scaled up the budgetary allocation for the island nation by nearly Rs 130 crore, to Rs 600 crore from Rs 470 crore last year. However, the amount is still short of the pre-dispute allocation in 2023-24 of Rs 770.90 crore
- [‘Strategic Mistake’ Mexico Warns Trump As He Reasserts Tariff Threat, Canada, China On Edge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/strategic-mistake-mexico-warns-trump-as-he-reasserts-tariff-threat-canada-china-on-edge/): Mexico has issued a warning to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his renewed threat to impose tariffs. This move is being described as a “strategic mistake,” likely referring to the negative economic consequences such tariffs could have for both Mexico and the broader international community. n18oc_crux
- [Elephant Tramples Tourist Trying To Save His Grandchildren To Death In South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/elephant-tramples-tourist-trying-to-save-his-grandchildren-to-death-in-south-africa/): The incident happened at Kruger National Park in South Africa when children were chased by elephants.
- [Donald Trump Fires Prosecutors Involved In January 6 Cases, Ousts FBI Agents Involved With Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/donald-trump-fires-prosecutors-involved-in-january-6-cases-ousts-fbi-agents-involved-with-probe/): In retaliation for Jan. 6 probes, Trump ousts DOJ prosecutors and demands FBI agent names for potential firings.
- [India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/indias-budget-gives-tax-relief-to-middle-class-to-boost-spending-growth/): Income tax rates slashed as the world’s fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.
- [Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/is-us-egg-shortage-bidens-fault-as-trump-spokesperson-claims/): Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too.
- [A historic spectacle: The return to north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/a-historic-spectacle-the-return-to-north-gaza/): Few images hold as much symbolism as those of Palestinians returning.
- [Palestinian patients on way to Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after 9 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/palestinian-patients-on-way-to-egypt-as-rafah-crossing-opens-after-9-months/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Congo On The Brink: Who Are The M23 Rebels And Why Are They Fighting Again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/congo-on-the-brink-who-are-the-m23-rebels-and-why-are-they-fighting-again/): M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have seized control of Goma, a major city in eastern DRC.
- [Who Are The Three Israeli Men That Hamas Freed After Holding Them Captive For Over A Year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/who-are-the-three-israeli-men-that-hamas-freed-after-holding-them-captive-for-over-a-year/): Yarden Bibas, 35, Keith Siegel, 65, and Ofer Kalderon, 54, were released after being kept in Hamas captivity in Gaza for more than 15 months.
- [Norway Frees Russian-Crewed Cargo Ship After No Link Found To Baltic Cable Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/norway-frees-russian-crewed-cargo-ship-after-no-link-found-to-baltic-cable-damage/): The Silver Dania, seized at Latvia’s request over suspected sabotage, was freed by Norwegian police, who found no connection between the vessel and the damaged subsea cable.
- [A Carpenter, Family Man & Nature Lover: The 3 Israeli Hostages Freed By Hamas | Yarden Bibas | Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/a-carpenter-family-man-nature-lover-the-3-israeli-hostages-freed-by-hamas-yarden-bibas-gaza/): Three Israeli hostages, including a carpenter, a family man, and a nature lover, were freed by Hamas after being held captive in Gaza. The release follows ongoing negotiations and efforts to secure their freedom. Their stories highlight the diverse lives and backgrounds of those caught in the conflict. n18oc_crux
- [70-80 Terrorists Ambush Pakistan Paramilitary Vehicle, Kill 18 Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/70-80-terrorists-ambush-pakistan-paramilitary-vehicle-kill-18-soldiers/): At least 70-80 armed assailants blocked the road and attacked the paramilitary vehicle.
- [Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda, Check Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/kenya-on-high-alert-over-sudan-ebola-virus-outbreak-in-uganda-check-details/): The WHO said it is working closely with Ugandan health authorities to revitalise a robust surveillance and case management system, community mobilization, and risk communication in response to the outbreak.
- [The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/the-pa-and-israel-are-allies-in-silencing-the-truth/): I witnessed firsthand the PA’s brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
- [How MAGA fell out with ‘Indian Tech-Bros’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/how-maga-fell-out-with-indian-tech-bros/): It is no surprise the fragile alignment between Indian professionals and the “America First” movement is unravelling.
- [Union Budget 2025: India’s FDI Strategy Gets A Boost With Bilateral Investment Treaty Revamp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/union-budget-2025-indias-fdi-strategy-gets-a-boost-with-bilateral-investment-treaty-revamp/): The government announced a revamp of its model Bilateral Investment Treaty to attract foreign investors.
- [The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/the-alaskan-hero-dogs-who-prevented-a-diphtheria-epidemic-in-1925/): One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention.
- [Colombia Offers To Pay 'Dignified' Deportation Of Citizens From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/colombia-offers-to-pay-dignified-deportation-of-citizens-from-us/): Colombia is expecting the return of around 27,000 migrants whose deportation orders have been signed in the last six months by the Trump administration
- [Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/air-ambulance-carrying-child-5-others-crashes-in-us-city-of-philadelphia/): A young Mexican girl who had been in the US for medical care, her mother, and flight and medical crews were on board.
- [Rishi Sunak, Narayana Murthy Attend Jaipur Literature Festival | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/rishi-sunak-narayana-murthy-attend-jaipur-literature-festival-video/): The duo was spotted together at the event, which is being held at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur from January 30 to February 3
- [Hamas Releases Two Israeli Hostages In Fourth Swap Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/hamas-releases-two-israeli-hostages-in-fourth-swap-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Yarden Bibas, 35, and French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon, 54, were both freed in a carefully organised handover in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,073](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1073/): Here are the key developments on the 1,073rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Hamas releases two Israeli captives in Gaza, third to be freed shortly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/hamas-releases-two-israeli-captives-in-gaza-third-to-be-freed-shortly/): Hamas hands over Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas to the Red Cross in Gaza’s Khan Younis.
- ['More Innocent Souls Lost': Trump Says 'Sad' Over Philadelphia Plane Crash That Killed 6](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/more-innocent-souls-lost-trump-says-sad-over-philadelphia-plane-crash-that-killed-6/): Trump, while offering his condolences, praised the efforts of first responders and sent his best wishes to those affected by the crash
- [‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/beautiful-board-how-chess-saved-an-indian-village-from-alcohol-gambling/): The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.
- [India Warns Maldives' Fiscal Stability At Risk From Recent Trade Pacts, Without Naming China & Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/india-warns-maldives-fiscal-stability-at-risk-from-recent-trade-pacts-without-naming-china-turkey/): Much of the money the Maldives owes is to China and India, which have extended $1.37 billion and $124 million, respectively, in loans, World Bank data shows
- [Hamas Set To Release Three Israelis In Fourth Stage Of Hostage Swap Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/hamas-set-to-release-three-israelis-in-fourth-stage-of-hostage-swap-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Saturday is also expected to see the first Palestinians travelling from Gaza to Egypt through the newly reopened Rafah crossing
- [US Woman Stranded In Pakistan After Failed Marriage Plan, Son Says She Is 'Mentally Unstable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/us-woman-stranded-in-pakistan-after-failed-marriage-plan-son-says-she-is-mentally-unstable/): Onijah Andrew Robinson, 33, flew to Karachi in October last year to marry 19-year-old Nidal Ahmed Memon, whom she had met online
- [Trudeau Warns Of Tough Times As Canada Plans 'Forceful But Reasonable' Response To US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/trudeau-warns-of-tough-times-as-canada-plans-forceful-but-reasonable-response-to-us-tariffs/): US President Donald Trump has set a Saturday deadline to slap a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico
- [Dashcam Footage Captures Moment Small Plane Crashes Near Philadelphia Mall | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/dashcam-footage-captures-moment-small-plane-crashes-near-philadelphia-mall-video/): The footage shows the Learjet 55 falling from the sky in a streak of white before crashing into the ground, exploding into a massive fireball
- [Venezuela Releases Six Americans After Trump Envoy Meets President Nicolas Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/venezuela-releases-six-americans-after-trump-envoy-meets-president-nicolas-maduro/): The visit by Richard Grenell came as a shock to many Venezuelans who hoped that Trump would continue the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued against Maduro during his first term
- [Trump To Impose 25% Tariffs On Canada & Mexico, 10% On China, Starting Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/trump-to-impose-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-10-on-china-starting-saturday/): The White House made the announcement but did not specify whether there would be any exemptions to the measures, which could lead to rapid price increases for US consumers
- [Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/01/four-years-after-coup-myanmar-regime-prepares-for-violent-messy-polls/): Pressure is building on Myanmar’s rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
- [PM Narendra Modi To Meet President Donald Trump In Washington During Two-Day US Visit From Feb 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/pm-narendra-modi-to-meet-president-donald-trump-in-washington-during-two-day-us-visit-from-feb-12/): This is PM Modi’s first meeting with Donald Trump following the latter’s return to the White House.
- [Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/senior-isil-somalia-commander-captured-in-puntland/): Police say Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, head of the group’s assassination squad, surrendered to authorities.
- [Satellite images show Israel building military bases in Syria buffer zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/satellite-images-show-israel-building-military-bases-in-syria-buffer-zone/): Images verified by Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit shed light on Israel’s plans after it expanded area of control in Syria.
- [Global stocks swoon as Trump tariffs hit markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/global-stocks-swoon-as-trump-tariffs-hit-markets/): Economists say tariffs would slow global growth and drive prices higher.
- [Trump, Sheinbaum announce one-month pause in threatened Mexico tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-sheinbaum-announce-one-month-pause-in-threatened-mexico-tariffs/): Mexico’s president said 10,000 troops will deploy to the border as she negotiates to stop threatened 25-percent tariffs.
- [Mexico’s president details call with Trump that paused tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/mexicos-president-details-call-with-trump-that-paused-tariffs/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum explained what happened in her call with Trump that paused tariffs.
- [‘India-Russia Ties Seen As Very Special Globally’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Hosts Russian Counterpart Volodin In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/india-russia-ties-seen-as-very-special-globally-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-hosts-russian-counterpart-volodin-in-delhi/): Birla made the comments during the visit of a Russian Parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, to the Parliament House on Monday.
- [Chelsea star Sam Kerr faces trial, accused of racially harassing policeman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/chelsea-star-sam-kerr-faces-trial-accused-of-racially-harassing-policeman/): Australia’s all-time leading international goal scorer pleaded not guilty over incident in south-west London in 2023.
- [Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trumps-tariffs-the-us-will-now-find-out-just-how-much-it-needs-mexico/): The American jobs that Trump claims are ‘threatened’ by Mexico actually depend on it to exist.
- [Moscow bombing kills pro-Russian paramilitary leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/moscow-bombing-kills-pro-russian-paramilitary-leader/): A bombing at a Moscow apartment building killed paramilitary leader Armen Sarkisyan.
- [Israeli forces killed 70 in West Bank this year, Health Ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/israeli-forces-killed-70-in-west-bank-this-year-health-ministry-says/): PA accuses Israel of waging an ‘all-out war’ on the Palestinian people to carry out ‘ethnic cleansing’ plans.
- [Spain footballer Hermoso tells court Rubiales kiss ruined ‘happiest day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/spain-footballer-hermoso-tells-court-rubiales-kiss-ruined-happiest-day/): Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso appeared as a witness on the first day of Luis Rubiales’s trial.
- [Trump Pauses Tariffs As Mexico Agrees To Deploy 10,000 Troops Along US Border To Curb Drug Smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-pauses-tariffs-as-mexico-agrees-to-deploy-10000-troops-along-us-border-to-curb-drug-smuggling/): Claudia Sheinbaum said the US will pause tariffs for a month.
- [What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/what-is-usaid-and-how-central-is-it-to-us-foreign-policy/): Elon Musk’s criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.
- [Analysis: Jordan faces ‘geopolitical blackmail’ after Trump Gaza demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/analysis-jordan-faces-geopolitical-blackmail-after-trump-gaza-demand/): Analysts say the new US administration of Donald Trump could lead to major disruptions in the Kingdom of Jordan.
- [Car bombing kills 20 in northern Syria’s Manbij: Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/car-bombing-kills-20-in-northern-syrias-manbij-presidency/): Syrian president’s office denounces the ‘terrorist’ attack and pledges to pursue accountability for perpetrators.
- [‘Just Spoke To Justin’: Trump Dials Trudeau As US Says Canada ‘Misunderstood’ President’s Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/just-spoke-to-justin-trump-dials-trudeau-as-us-says-canada-misunderstood-presidents-order/): President Trump discussed tariffs with PM Trudeau, aiming to stop fentanyl flow. Trump ordered tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking a trade war. Canada misunderstood the order.
- [Man convicted of hate crimes over Quran burnings in Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/man-convicted-of-hate-crimes-over-quran-burnings-in-sweden/): Court hands suspended sentence to Salwan Najem, whose fellow anti-Muslim campaigner Salwan Momika was killed last week.
- [As Sudan’s RSF surrounds Darfur’s el-Fasher, ethnic killings feared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/as-sudans-rsf-surrounds-darfurs-el-fasher-ethnic-killings-feared/): The Rapid Support Forces are waging all-out war to conquer the state capital and cement control over all of Darfur.
- [‘Colonial erasure’: Iran slams Trump plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/colonial-erasure-iran-slams-trump-plan-to-clean-out-gaza/): Iran joins other countries in Middle East in rejecting Trump’s proposal for displacing Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.
- [Car bomb kills at least 18 women in northern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/car-bomb-kills-at-least-18-women-in-northern-syria/): A car bomb in northern Syria’s Manbij killed at least 18 women and one man, most of them agricultural workers.
- [Greece Earthquake: PM Mitsotakis Calls For Calm Amid Santorini Tremors; Schools Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/greece-earthquake-pm-mitsotakis-calls-for-calm-amid-santorini-tremors-schools-closed/): Known for its spectacular cliffside views and a dormant volcano, Santorini and neighbouring Aegean Sea islands have been hit by hundreds of tremors since last week
- [Danish Leader Rasmus Paludan Burns Quran To Protest Salwan Momika’s Murder, His Companion’s Jailing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/danish-leader-rasmus-paludan-burns-quran-to-protest-salwan-momikas-murder-his-companions-jailing/): The Swedish-Danish leader’s protest comes a week after the death of activist Salwan Momika and amid the jailing of Momika’s companion Salwan Najem.
- [South African minister suggests withholding minerals after Trump aid cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/south-african-minister-suggests-withholding-minerals-after-trump-aid-cut/): South Africa’s minister of mineral resources has suggested halting their supply of minerals to the US.
- [Tense calm, fears for the future in DRC’s Goma a week after M23 takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/tense-calm-fears-for-the-future-in-drcs-goma-a-week-after-m23-takeover/): Tens of thousands of IDPs are leaving and routine is tentatively returning, as residents hope for peace despite crisis.
- [Netanyahu Reaches US As Trump Team ‘Preps Wording of Israel-Saudi Deal Statement’ Before ‘Big Meet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/netanyahu-reaches-us-as-trump-team-preps-wording-of-israel-saudi-deal-statement-before-big-meet/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 2 said that talks with Israel and other countries on the Middle East were “progressing.” The comments come as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reaches Washington ahead of his discussions on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire on Feb. 3. The statement also comes amid a report that Trump […]
- [USAID Staff Locked Out As Musk Says Trump Agreed To Shut Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/usaid-staff-locked-out-as-musk-says-trump-agreed-to-shut-agency/): Elon Musk claims the US aid agency is “beyond repair” and must be dismantled, triggering chaos as employees lose access to offices and systems.
- [Chinese Nationals In Karachi Drop Harassment Complaint After Pakistan Govt Pledges Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/chinese-nationals-in-karachi-drop-harassment-complaint-after-pakistan-govt-pledges-probe/): Six Chinese businessmen withdrew their petition after Sindh authorities assured an investigation into claims of police restrictions on their movement.
- [Trump vs South Africa: The Land Reform Controversy Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-vs-south-africa-the-land-reform-controversy-explained/): Trump threatens to cut US funding over South Africa’s land expropriation policy, while Ramaphosa insists the law is fair and necessary to correct historical injustices.
- [Moscow bomb reportedly kills pro-Russian Ukrainian separatist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/moscow-bomb-reportedly-kills-pro-russian-ukrainian-separatist/): Pro-Russian paramilitary leader Armen Sarkisyan killed, while Ukraine eyes attacks on recruitment centres.
- [Why Gaza’s death toll was raised to nearly 62,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/why-gazas-death-toll-was-raised-to-nearly-62000/): Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel’s war on the enclave to 61,709.
- [Russia accelerating executions of Ukrainian POWs: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/russia-accelerating-executions-of-ukrainian-pows-un/): A report finds that Russian troops committed 79 executions in the last six months or so.
- [Deadly Blast In Moscow Luxury Apartment Kills Eastern Ukrainian Warlord, Russia Blames Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/deadly-blast-in-moscow-luxury-apartment-kills-eastern-ukrainian-warlord-russia-blames-kyiv/): Sarkisyan, a paramilitary figure from eastern Ukraine, died when an explosive ripped through a luxury apartment complex. Russia called it an assassination.
- [‘Buy Canadian’: US-Made Booze, Items Goes Off Shelves In Response To Trump’s Tariff ‘Treachery’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/buy-canadian-us-made-booze-items-goes-off-shelves-in-response-to-trumps-tariff-treachery/): Many Canadians said the tariffs instilled national pride in Canadians.
- [From Colonisers To Friends & Strategic Partners: Decoding India's Bond With 'Lakshman' France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/from-colonisers-to-friends-strategic-partners-decoding-indias-bond-with-lakshman-france/): With PM Modi set to visit France for a two-day trip in 2025, the ties between the two nations are poised to strengthen further
- [Displaced people in DR Congo face uncertain future after fleeing Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/displaced-people-in-dr-congo-face-uncertain-future-after-fleeing-goma/): More than 100,000 people left Kanyaruchinya camp following M23 takeover of the city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- [What Trump’s ‘deportation blitz’ looks like in Ciudad Juarez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/what-trumps-deportation-blitz-looks-like-in-ciudad-juarez/): In a Mexican city already devastated by US policies, mass deportations are only bringing more misery.
- [Destruction after Israeli forces blew up Palestinian homes in Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/destruction-after-israeli-forces-blew-up-palestinian-homes-in-jenin/): At least 20 homes in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin were left in ruins after Israeli forces blew them up.
- [Netanyahu’s US visit: Who is he meeting, and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/netanyahus-us-visit-who-is-he-meeting-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Iran and its allies, and Arab neighbours in the Middle East are all on the agenda.
- [South Africa rejects Trump’s accusations over expropriation act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/south-africa-rejects-trumps-accusations-over-expropriation-act/): The US president stated he will cut all funding to the country.
- [Palestinian family reunites in north Gaza for first time in Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/palestinian-family-reunites-in-north-gaza-for-first-time-in-israels-war/): See the heartwarming moment this Palestinian mother of four reunites with her husband in northern Gaza.
- [As Germany braces for election, backing the far-right AfD no longer a taboo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/as-germany-braces-for-election-backing-the-far-right-afd-no-longer-a-taboo/): The hardline part has ‘an increasing influence on public opinion’, say analysts, as voters prioritise migration.
- [Spain’s Hermoso says no consent given for World Cup kiss at Rubiales trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/spains-hermoso-says-no-consent-given-for-world-cup-kiss-at-rubiales-trial/): Jenni Hermoso says at trial of ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales that the kiss ‘stained’ her 2023 World Cup win.
- [Both Canadians and Americans to feel “pinch” of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/both-canadians-and-americans-to-feel-pinch-of-tariffs/): “Trade barriers don’t create winners, protectionism hurts both sides, they lead to shared losses.”
- ['Invitation To PM Wasn't Discussed': Jaishankar Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Lies' Over Trump Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/invitation-to-pm-wasnt-discussed-jaishankar-slams-rahul-gandhis-lies-over-trump-inauguration/): Rahul Gandhi alleged that EAM Jaishankar went to the US in December to seek an invitation for PM Modi to Trump’s inauguration.
- [Devastated roads and lurking bombs hindering Gaza aid effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/devastated-roads-and-lurking-bombs-hindering-gaza-aid-effort/): Distribution of supplies arriving is being curtailed by destroyed roads and the threat of unexploded ordnance.
- [Gaza death toll close to 62,000 as missing added](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/gaza-death-toll-close-to-62000-as-missing-added/): Local authorities add 14,000 people, missing and presumed dead, to the list.
- [Patterns of mass graves in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/patterns-of-mass-graves-in-syria/): Our digital investigations team, Sanad, looks at patterns of mass graves in Syria.
- [As Mexico and Canada hit back, China pulls punches on Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/as-mexico-and-canada-hit-back-china-pulls-punches-on-trumps-tariffs/): Analysts say Beijing hopes to seize moral high ground with referral of tariffs to World Trade Organization.
- [Tariff War: Canada To Sue US At WTO, EU Vows ‘Firm Response’ As Trump Warns of Levy “Pretty Soon”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/tariff-war-canada-to-sue-us-at-wto-eu-vows-firm-response-as-trump-warns-of-levy-pretty-soon/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 2 said he will discuss the punishing tariffs he has levied on Canada and Mexico with both countries on Feb. 3. However, the US president added that he doesn’t “expect anything very dramatic” to happen during the talks. The remarks come a day after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on […]
- [Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/gaza-authorities-revise-war-death-toll-to-61700/): The death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza has been revised to more than 61,700 people according to government officials.
- [De’Aaron Fox traded to Spurs to play with Wembanyama: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/deaaron-fox-traded-to-spurs-to-play-with-wembanyama-reports/): The All-Star guard will form one of the NBA’s best 1-2 combinations in San Antonio, teaming up with Victor Wembanyama.
- [Police crack down on resurgent protests in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/police-crack-down-on-resurgent-protests-in-georgia/): Opposition leader Nika Melia and former mayor Gigi Ugulava arrested during a rally in Tbilisi.
- [Tariff War: China Renews Threat to Retaliate Against US Levies; Here's What It Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/tariff-war-china-renews-threat-to-retaliate-against-us-levies-heres-what-it-says/): China has reiterated its threat to take “necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests” following Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of precursor chemicals for fentanyl.
- [South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa To Engage Trump After He Threatens To Cut Off Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/south-africas-cyril-ramaphosa-to-engage-trump-after-he-threatens-to-cut-off-funding/): Trump threatened to cut off funding for South Africa, citing land confiscations. Ramaphosa said there was no other significant funding provided by the US except for South Africa’s HIV/Aids programme.
- [Asian markets dive as Trump kicks off trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/asian-markets-dive-as-trump-kicks-off-trade-war/): Stock markets in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea fell as US prepares tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
- [Jailed Indian Muslims fight Delhi election to ‘set the record straight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/jailed-indian-muslims-fight-delhi-election-to-set-the-record-straight/): The courts, they believe, haven’t delivered justice. Now, they’re going to people, seeking redemption.
- [Trump threatens tariffs against EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-threatens-tariffs-against-eu/): US President Donald Trump has said that trade tariffs on the European Union ‘will definitely happen’.
- [Man United’s Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/man-uniteds-marcus-rashford-joins-aston-villa-on-loan/): The ongoing saga around the England international’s future is settled with Rashford calling the move a ‘new challenge’.
- [Pakistani Cop Shot Dead On First Day Of Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/pakistani-cop-shot-dead-on-first-day-of-nationwide-polio-vaccination-drive/): Two motorcycle riders opened fire on the officer while he was travelling to guard polio vaccinators in the area of Jamrud town in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an official said.
- ['Crush His War Machine': UK PM Starmer Pushes European Leaders To 'Bear Down' On Russia's Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/crush-his-war-machine-uk-pm-starmer-pushes-european-leaders-to-bear-down-on-russias-putin/): Starmer will be the first British PM to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday. will discuss plans for a UK-EU defence and security partnership to tackle “generational threats”.
- [US national anthem booed at NBA game in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/us-national-anthem-booed-at-nba-game-in-canada/): The US national anthem is booed at an NBA game in Canada after President Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods.
- ['Nonsensical': North Korea Slams US In 1st Criticism Of Trump Govt Over 'Rogue State' Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/nonsensical-north-korea-slams-us-in-1st-criticism-of-trump-govt-over-rogue-state-remarks/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called North Korea a “rogue state”, at a time when Donald Trump has expressed willingness to restart diplomacy efforts with Kim Jong Un.
- [Elon Musk Slams USAID As 'Criminal' Amid DOGE System Access Dispute, Agency Staff Put On Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/elon-musk-slams-usaid-as-criminal-amid-doge-system-access-dispute-agency-staff-put-on-leave/): CNN reported that two senior security officials at USAID were put on forced leave after they barred staff from Musk’s DOGE from accessing classified documents
- [Grammys 2025: Here is a list of top winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/grammys-2025-here-is-a-list-of-top-winners/): From Beyonce to Shakira and Chappell Roan, here’s a look at at artists honoured at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,075](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1075/): Here are the key developments on the 1,075th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- ['Don't Know Where It Went': Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Received $75 Billion Out Of US-Approved $177 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/dont-know-where-it-went-zelenskyy-says-ukraine-received-75-billion-out-of-us-approved-177-billion/): Zelenskyy said Ukraine received less than half of what was approved by the US and he was unaware of where those funds went. This came after Trump froze all foreign aid except Israel and Egypt.
- [Trump Vows Tariffs On European Union Very Soon: ‘Took Advantage Of Us’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-vows-tariffs-on-european-union-very-soon-took-advantage-of-us/): Tariff war: Trump said the European Union had taken advantage of US which was at a $300 billion deficit and tariffs will “definitely” happen
- [Panama Withdraws From China Deal As Trump Issues New Threat: 'Something Very Powerful...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/panama-withdraws-from-china-deal-as-trump-issues-new-threat-something-very-powerful/): Trump has repeatedly threatened to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, accusing it of ceding control to China and violating the agreement made with the US in 1999.
- [Donald Trump Doubles Down On 25% Canada Tariffs: 'We Subsidise Them But For What'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/donald-trump-doubles-down-on-25-canada-tariffs-we-subsidise-them-but-for-what/): Tariff war: Donald Trump said American had been allowing Canada to send in everything and it had been a “one-way street”
- ['Americans Will Be Astonished By Canadian Response': PM Candidate On Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/americans-will-be-astonished-by-canadian-response-pm-candidate-on-trumps-tariffs/): Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, which will come into effect on Tuesday. Chrystia Freeland, who is running to replace Justin Trudeau as PM, dubbed Trump’s move as “utter madness”.
- [USAID officials put on leave as Elon Musk says time for agency to ‘die’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/usaid-officials-put-on-leave-as-elon-musk-says-time-for-agency-to-die/): US President Donald Trump says he will end all funding to South Africa over government’s land confiscations.
- [United Airlines Flight Catches Fire During Takeoff In Houston, People Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/united-airlines-flight-catches-fire-during-takeoff-in-houston-people-evacuated-video/): United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a “reported engine issue” on Sunday as one of its wings caught fire during takeoff.
- [Watch: Canadian Hockey Fans Boo US National Anthem After Trump's 25% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/watch-canadian-hockey-fans-boo-us-national-anthem-after-trumps-25-tariffs/): Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Canadian products, a move did not go down well with Canada’s Hockey fans who booed at the US national anthem during a game.
- [‘Check Labels, Choose Canada’: Trudeau Urges People To Go Local After US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/check-labels-choose-canada-trudeau-urges-people-to-go-local-after-us-tariffs/): US-Canada tariff war: Trudeau on Sunday announced that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $106 billion worth US imports in a retaliatory move against Donald Trump
- [Arsenal keep title hunt alive with 5-1 hammering of Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/arsenal-keep-title-hunt-alive-with-5-1-hammering-of-manchester-city/): Arsenal thrash champions Man City at the Emirates to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points.
- [Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/germans-protest-at-conservative-cooperation-with-far-right-on-migration/): Protesters say CDU head Merz broke post-Nazi norm of never passing any rule with the support of far-right parties.
- [Hezbollah slain leader Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/hezbollah-slain-leader-nasrallah-to-be-buried-in-lebanon-on-february-23/): Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.
- [Could conflict in eastern DR Congo expand across region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/could-conflict-in-eastern-dr-congo-expand-across-region/): M23 rebels have taken control of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
- [Syria’s Sharaa Snubs Iran to Meet MBS in First Trip Abroad, Saudi Seeks to Shift Middle East Power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/syrias-sharaa-snubs-iran-to-meet-mbs-in-first-trip-abroad-saudi-seeks-to-shift-middle-east-power/): Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Saudi Arabia on February 2, his first foreign trip since taking power. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The leaders discussed strengthening ties and lifting international sanctions on Syria. This visit reflects Syria’s shift away from Iran, with Gulf nations […]
- [Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah's Funeral To Be Held On February 23](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallahs-funeral-to-be-held-on-february-23/): Hezbollah’s current chief Naim Qassem also confirmed for the first time that leading official Hashem Safieddine had been chosen to succeed Nasrallah before he too was killed in an Israeli raid in October.
- [DC Plane Crash: Third US Soldier Inside Black Hawk Identified As Captain Rebecca Lobach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/dc-plane-crash-third-us-soldier-inside-black-hawk-identified-as-captain-rebecca-lobach/): Captain Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer, was the third soldier killed in a Black Hawk helicopter collision with an American Airlines jet, killing 67 near Reagan Airport.
- [Israel destroys buildings in West Bank’s Jenin after killing elderly man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/israel-destroys-buildings-in-west-banks-jenin-after-killing-elderly-man/): Explosions heard throughout Jenin, part of Israeli military operation in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.
- [UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/uk-to-become-first-country-to-criminalise-ai-child-abuse-tools/): UK will make it a crime to possess, create or distribute AI tools that generate sexual content targeting children.
- [Serbian Students Led An Overnight Bridge Blockade In Novi Sad Protesting The Government | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/serbian-students-led-an-overnight-bridge-blockade-in-novi-sad-protesting-the-government-n18g/): Serbian students continue the blockade of three main bridges in Novi Sad to protest the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people in November. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [How have Canada, China and Mexico responded to Trump’s tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/how-have-canada-china-and-mexico-responded-to-trumps-tariffs/): The US president’s new tariffs prompt retaliation and spark concerns over global trade disruptions and inflation.
- [Why was Luka Doncic traded to the Lakers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/why-was-luka-doncic-traded-to-the-lakers/): The Mavs trade of superstar Luka Doncic has the whole NBA asking why Dallas made the bombshell, three-team exchange.
- [Canada’s brewing disquiet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/canadas-brewing-disquiet/): The frontrunners in the Liberals’ leadership race cannot offer the change the party needs to tackle Trump and elections.
- [Israel Fires At 'Suspicious' Vehicle In Gaza, 4 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/israel-fires-at-suspicious-vehicle-in-gaza-4-injured/): The Israeli military said an Israeli aircraft fired on what the military described as a suspicious vehicle moving towards northern Gaza outside the inspection route laid down by the ceasefire agreement.
- [Amid Tariff Row, Donald Trump Calls For Canada To Become US' '51st State' Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/amid-tariff-row-donald-trump-calls-for-canada-to-become-us-51st-state-again/): While claiming the United States pays “hundreds of billions of dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada,” apparently referring to the US trade deficit with its neighbor, Trump said “without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country.”
- [‘Pain Worth The Price’: Trump To Americans After Imposing Tariffs On China, Canada, Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/pain-worth-the-price-trump-to-americans-after-imposing-tariffs-on-china-canada-mexico/): Donald Trump said the tariffs on the key trading nations are necessary for making America great again.
- [Trump Strikes ‘IS Attack Planner’ in Somalia as Puntland Army Takes IS ‘Strategic Mountain Base'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/trump-strikes-is-attack-planner-in-somalia-as-puntland-army-takes-is-strategic-mountain-base/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [2 Indian Students Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Car Crash In Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/2-indian-students-killed-2-seriously-injured-in-car-crash-in-ireland/): Two Indian students in their 20s have been killed and two others remain in hospital with serious injuries after the car they were travelling in struck a tree in County Carlow, southern Ireland.
- [‘Life Is Stable Here’: Japan Grandma Prefers Being Jailed To Get Free Food, Medical Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/life-is-stable-here-japan-grandma-prefers-being-jailed-to-get-free-food-medical-care/): Akiyo said there are good people in Tokyo’s Tochigi Women’s Prison and that she feels life is a bit stable behind bars.
- [Does ‘cancel culture’ help or hinder free speech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/does-cancel-culture-help-or-hinder-free-speech/): Today on The Stream: Has the line between accountability and censorship blurred with the rise of cancel culture?
- [Syria’s President al-Sharaa meets Saudi Arabia’s MBS in first foreign trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/syrias-president-al-sharaa-meets-saudi-arabias-mbs-in-first-foreign-trip/): Syria’s leader is in Saudi Arabia to garner support for his transitional government.
- [‘1,000km Range, Can Reach US…’ Iran ‘Test-Fires’ Anti-Warship Missile After ‘All-Out War’ Threat If…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/1000km-range-can-reach-us-iran-test-fires-anti-warship-missile-after-all-out-war-threat-if/): Iran has reportedly test-fired an anti-warship missile with a 1,000 km range, capable of reaching U.S. naval vessels. The missile launch comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran threatening an “all-out war” if its interests are targeted. The test underscores Iran’s military capabilities and defiance. The development signals potential instability in regional security dynamics. n18oc_crux
- [US Excludes India As Donald Trump Orders First Set Of Tariffs On China, Mexico And Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/us-excludes-india-as-donald-trump-orders-first-set-of-tariffs-on-china-mexico-and-canada/): India contributes only 3.2 per cent of America’s overall trade deficit and ranks ninth in the list of highest contributors to the US trade deficit.
- [‘My Mind Closer To Jakarta’: PM Modi Presides Over Inauguration Of Indonesia Murugan Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/my-mind-closer-to-jakarta-pm-modi-presides-over-inauguration-of-indonesia-murugan-temple/): PM Modi lauds Indonesia’s pluralism and deep cultural ties with India during virtual address at Murugan Temple ceremony.
- [Rafael Grossi: Is the world edging closer to nuclear conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/02/rafael-grossi-is-the-world-edging-closer-to-nuclear-conflict/): IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on nuclear threats, global tensions, and the future of atomic security.
- [Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-says-us-will-take-over-and-own-gaza-in-redevelopment-plan/): US president pledges to turn enclave into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’.
- [Trump doubles down on US “ownership” of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-doubles-down-on-us-ownership-of-gaza/): US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping Gaza.
- [‘Gaza is not a place for people to be living’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/gaza-is-not-a-place-for-people-to-be-living/): US President Donald Trump said the only reason Palestinians want to live in Gaza is because they have no alternative.
- [Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI may go to trial in part, judge says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/elon-musks-lawsuit-against-openai-may-go-to-trial-in-part-judge-says/): The case is part of a grudge match between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman which is playing out in court.
- [Is US President Donald Trump using tariffs as a negotiating tactic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/is-us-president-donald-trump-using-tariffs-as-a-negotiating-tactic/): US trade taxes on Canada and Mexico have been paused for 30 days.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkey’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/syrias-al-sharaa-turkeys-erdogan-talk-kurdish-fighters-defence-pacts/): Turkey meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.
- [How plausible is Trump’s plan to send 30,000 deportees to Guantanamo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/how-plausible-is-trumps-plan-to-send-30000-deportees-to-guantanamo/): Donald Trump wants to send up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
- [Al-Sharaa Invites Erdogan To Syria as Turkey Offers "Support to Fight Terrorism", Eyes Defence Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/al-sharaa-invites-erdogan-to-syria-as-turkey-offers-support-to-fight-terrorism-eyes-defence-pact/): Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Turkey on February 4 for discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marking a significant step in improving ties between the two nations. Erdogan pledged support to Syria in combating terrorism, including threats from ISIS and the PKK, while al-Sharaa extended an invitation for Erdogan to visit Syria soon. Talks […]
- [IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from Russia attacks on Ukraine power grids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/iaea-chief-warns-of-nuclear-risk-from-russia-attacks-on-ukraine-power-grids/): Moscow has bombarded Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during its three-year invasion but avoided attacking nuclear sites.
- [South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/south-africa-leader-calls-elon-musk-over-distortions-after-trump-attack/): President Ramaphosa called after US leader said he would suspend aid to South Africa over its land reform policy.
- [‘Unfair’ to tell Palestinians they’ll return to Gaza in 5 years, US Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/unfair-to-tell-palestinians-theyll-return-to-gaza-in-5-years-us-adviser/): Advisers to Donald Trump said his “cleaning out” Gaza comment referred to a long-range plan to make it habitable
- [Bill Gates Opens Up On Relationship With ‘Serious’ Girlfriend Paula Hurd. Who Is She?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/bill-gates-opens-up-on-relationship-with-serious-girlfriend-paula-hurd-who-is-she/): Gates, 69, left a special shoutout for Hurd in the acknowledgements of his memoir, “Source Code,” which published on February 4.
- [Five people shot at education centre in central Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/five-people-shot-at-education-centre-in-central-sweden/): Five people are in hospital after being shot at an education centre in central Sweden.
- [Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trumps-new-missile-shield-for-the-us-challenges-and-dangers/): President’s new missile defence project raises questions about cost, feasibility and global security.
- [Trump Deportation News | US Starts Deporting Indian Migrants | #brasstacks with Zakka Jacob |Newws18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trump-deportation-news-us-starts-deporting-indian-migrants-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob-newws18/): A US military plane began deporting Indian migrants, implementing US President Donald Trump’s hardline stance against an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants in the United States.Watch with Zakka Jacob n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [American Dream Over For Thousands Of People As US Begins Mass Deportations | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/american-dream-over-for-thousands-of-people-as-us-begins-mass-deportations-gfx/): On February 4, the first flight carrying Indian nationals deported from the US took off, marking a key moment in Donald Trump’s push for “the largest deportation in American history”. Here’s a look at illegal immigrants in the US, Trump’s mass deportation drive, and the staggering cost to America.
- ['Life Wasn't Good As Florist': Grandma, 72, Shares Life As Escort, Reveals ‘Gift’ That Paid Her Mortgage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/life-wasnt-good-as-florist-grandma-72-shares-life-as-escort-reveals-gift-that-paid-her-mortgage/): A former Christian in her 70s, Caroline decided to take up sex work later in life and also appeared on Olivia Attwood’s Getting Filthy Rich. 
- [A thousand days of Israeli impunity, still no justice for Shireen Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/a-thousand-days-of-israeli-impunity-still-no-justice-for-shireen-abu-akleh/): A full 1,000 days since Israel killed Shireen Abu Akleh, no one has been held accountable despite efforts for justice.
- [In West Bank, Israel denies Jenin families right to bury loved ones at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/in-west-bank-israel-denies-jenin-families-right-to-bury-loved-ones-at-home/): China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.
- [Food prices skyrocket in DR Congo’s Goma after M23 takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/food-prices-skyrocket-in-dr-congos-goma-after-m23-takeover/): NGO ActionAid and locals say cost of some items has risen between 18% and 160% as conflict blocks aid and supplies.
- [Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby’s baby killing conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/medical-experts-dispute-evidence-in-lucy-letbys-baby-killing-conviction/): Lucy Letby is serving 15 life sentences for seven baby deaths at neonatal units between 2015-16.
- [Iran Desperate to Declare Itself "Nuclear Power” To Thwart Trump's Greenlight To Israeli Strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/iran-desperate-to-declare-itself-nuclear-power-to-thwart-trumps-greenlight-to-israeli-strikes/): US intelligence agencies have assessed that Tehran is exploring ways to quickly develop a nuclear weapon if the country’s leadership decides to pursue one. A secret team of Iranian nuclear scientists is working to develop a nuclear bomb quickly even if it means pursuing a cruder approach, the New York Times reported.The development comes even […]
- [Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa Performs Umrah Pilgrimage in Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/syrias-interim-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-performs-umrah-pilgrimage-in-mecca/): Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa performed the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca on Monday during his inaugural foreign visit to Saudi Arabia since assuming office.Al-Sharaa arrived in Jeddah before travelling to Mecca, where he was seen wearing the traditional garments associated with the pilgrimage.Earlier, al-Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to […]
- [What tariffs is China imposing on the US – and why are they significant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/what-tariffs-is-china-imposing-on-the-us-and-why-are-they-significant/): China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.
- [Trial of Salman Rushdie attacker to launch with tricky jury selection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trial-of-salman-rushdie-attacker-to-launch-with-tricky-jury-selection/): Hadi Matar accused of attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing the author on stage in 2022 in the United States.
- ['US Can Outsource Its Prison System' | El Salvador Offers To Jail 'Dangerous American Criminals'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/us-can-outsource-its-prison-system-el-salvador-offers-to-jail-dangerous-american-criminals/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the US-Mexico border on 3 February as part of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Hegseth, in his first trip as Pentagon chief, met troops stationed at the border and observed the situation firsthand. He emphasised the Defence Department’s readiness to use “any assets necessary” to detain and expel illegal immigrants, […]
- [Gunman Kills Two Israeli Soldiers In West Bank, Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/gunman-kills-two-israeli-soldiers-in-west-bank-shot-dead/): Israeli soldiers killed a person who opened fire on them at a post near the village of Tayasir in the occupied West Bank, the military said on February 4.It said the shooter was killed during exchanges of fire but gave no details.Video from the area captured the sound of what appeared to be gunshots.Reuters was […]
- [Is this the death of the English major?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/is-this-the-death-of-the-english-major/): We’re examining the global decline in demand for English degrees as students increasingly turn to STEM fields.
- [Why is Elon Musk’s DOGE accused of leading a hostile takeover of US gov’t?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/why-is-elon-musks-doge-accused-of-leading-a-hostile-takeover-of-us-govt/): The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has suddenly extended his authority over multiple US government agencies.
- [Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China explained visually](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/donald-trumps-trade-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-explained-visually/): Mexico, Canada and China account for more than 40 percent of total goods traded with the United States.
- [New drone video shows wreckage from midair collision near DC airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/new-drone-video-shows-wreckage-from-midair-collision-near-dc-airport/): Investigators used a drone over the Potomac River to survey the wreckage from the midair collision near DC airport.
- [Trump ‘Asks’ Congress To Okay ‘$1bn Arms Aid’ For Israel As Netanyahu Visits US For ‘Big Meetings’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trump-asks-congress-to-okay-1bn-arms-aid-for-israel-as-netanyahu-visits-us-for-big-meetings/): The US president said that he is not sure the Gaza ceasefire will hold, a day before he was to meet with Netanyahu. Trump’s remark appears to be an extension of his admission on his first day in office that he had no confidence that the ceasefire would hold.Asked by Trump in the Oval Office […]
- [5 People Shot At In School In Sweden's Orebro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/5-people-shot-at-in-school-in-swedens-orebro/): “There has been a shooting at the school. Four people have been shot. The extent of the injuries is unclear. The operation is ongoing,” police said in a statement,
- [Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/six-times-trump-criticised-democrats-for-things-he-also-supported/): Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.
- [Ronaldo says he is better than Messi in greatest football player debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/ronaldo-says-he-is-better-than-messi-in-greatest-football-player-debate/): Cristiano Ronaldo wants to settle oft-debated topic of whether he or fellow star Lionel Messi is greatest to every play.
- [The ‘Netzarim Corridor’ is not a corridor, it is a nightmare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/the-netzarim-corridor-is-not-a-corridor-it-is-a-nightmare/): Israel’s large land grab in the middle of Gaza has been a source of endless terror for those of us living near it.
- [Five people shot at school in Sweden’s Orebro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/five-people-shot-at-school-in-swedens-orebro/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Protests across US cities against Trump’s anti-migrant crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/protests-across-us-cities-against-trumps-anti-migrant-crackdown/): Thousands of demonstrators across the US are protesting President Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
- [Hidden Strength: South Sudan | Africa’s New Directions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/hidden-strength-south-sudan-africas-new-directions/): Informal sector business owners and vendors are the backbone of South Sudan’s economy.
- [Thousands of displaced Sudanese return to Gezira state, post-RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/thousands-of-displaced-sudanese-return-to-gezira-state-post-rsf/): Thousands of people are returning home to Wad Madani in Sudan.
- [New USAID ‘Acting Head’ Rubio Vows To ‘Stop Insubordination To Trump’ Amid Musk’s ‘Shut Down’ Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/new-usaid-acting-head-rubio-vows-to-stop-insubordination-to-trump-amid-musks-shut-down-threat/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 3 February that he had assumed control of USAID, accusing the agency of “insubordination” to President Donald Trump’s policies. This follows Trump’s ally Elon Musk calling USAID a “criminal organisation” and pledging to dismantle it, with Musk also accusing the agency of funding bioweapon research without evidence. […]
- [Fire At A Sydney Factory Causes Explosions, Sends Huge Plumes Of Smoke Above City's West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/fire-at-a-sydney-factory-causes-explosions-sends-huge-plumes-of-smoke-above-citys-west/): A massive fire broke out at a factory in Sydney’s west on Tuesday, causing explosions and sending thick smoke into the sky. Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire in St. Marys. Residents within an 800-meter radius were evacuated as 100 firefighters battled the blaze. No injuries have been reported, according to local […]
- [SADC must act now to save Mozambique from becoming a failed state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/sadc-must-act-now-to-save-mozambique-from-becoming-a-failed-state/): The elections are over, and a new president is sworn in. But all is still not well in the Southern African nation.
- [North Korean troops reportedly pulled back from Russia-Ukraine front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/north-korean-troops-reportedly-pulled-back-from-russia-ukraine-front-line/): Soldiers sent by Pyongyang to Russia’s Kursk region halt combat after suffering major casualties, South Korea says.
- [Palestinian man, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/palestinian-man-2-israeli-soldiers-killed-in-west-bank-attack/): Two Israeli soldiers killed in northern occupied West Bank after Palestinian man opens fire at a security checkpoint.
- [Rubio Views Deportation Flight in Panama As Trump prioritises Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/rubio-views-deportation-flight-in-panama-as-trump-prioritises-immigration-crackdown/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio observed a deportation flight carrying 43 migrants in Panama. This flight was part of Trump’s immigration crackdown, aiming to deter illegal crossings. Rubio, on a Central American tour, focused on immigration policies during his visit. The US has provided Panama with financial aid for deportations, which have significantly decreased […]
- [Antarctica: The last untouched continent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/antarctica-the-last-untouched-continent/): There are more than 500 billion reasons why Antarctica could be under threat.
- [Indian Immigrants On Board US Military Flight Won't Land In Delhi, To Be Debriefed At Amristar Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/indian-immigrants-on-board-us-military-flight-wont-land-in-delhi-to-be-debriefed-at-amristar-centre/): According to sources, It’s also crucial to identify those responsible for facilitating the illegal crossings.
- [“Equalise it…” Trump Demands Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals In Exchange For More US War Aid | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/equalise-it-trump-demands-ukraines-rare-earth-minerals-in-exchange-for-more-us-war-aid-russia/): On February 3, President Donald Trump stated that he wants Ukraine to provide rare earth minerals in exchange for US financial support for its war against Russia. Trump emphasized the need for “equalization” of the nearly $300 billion in US aid, urging Ukraine to guarantee compensation with its valuable resources, while expressing frustration over European […]
- [Hamas Survives to Fight, Israel’s Security Erodes As Netanyahu Placates Hostage Families with Truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/hamas-survives-to-fight-israels-security-erodes-as-netanyahu-placates-hostage-families-with-truce/): During this past week, Israel and Hamas conducted a tense hostage and prisoner swap. The exchange turned chaotic as crowds of Palestinians surged to glimpse Israeli captives. Hamas freed eight hostages, including Israelis and Thai workers. The event angered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who briefly halted the release of Palestinian prisoners.The deal was part […]
- [Hezbollah military dealt “huge blow”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/hezbollah-military-dealt-huge-blow/): Hezbollah’s military have been dealt a serious blow.
- [OpenAI joins forces with South Korean tech giant Kakao after DeepSeek scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/openai-joins-forces-with-south-korean-tech-giant-kakao-after-deepseek-scare/): OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has signed a deal with South Korean tech giant Kakao.
- [Why did Trump pause Canada, Mexico tariffs? Inside 24 hours of chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/why-did-trump-pause-canada-mexico-tariffs-inside-24-hours-of-chaos/): Experts say the primary objective of these tariffs was to ‘stop the flow of the illegal drug fentanyl into the US.
- [Businesses close in protest against Trump’s immigration policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/businesses-close-in-protest-against-trumps-immigration-policies/): Many US businesses closed in protest against Trump’s immigration policies on a ‘day without immigrants’.
- [Why OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s Parents Think He Was Murdered, Have Sued US Cops For ‘Cover-Up’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/why-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-parents-think-he-was-murdered-have-sued-us-cops-for-cover-up/): In an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, Suchir’s mother Poornima Rao explained why they filed lawsuit against the San Francisco Police’s investigation: “The police declared the death a case of suicide without checking the CCTV footage…It’s the height of cover-up!”
- [From Energy To Health: How Trump's USAID Freeze Could Impact Key Projects In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/from-energy-to-health-how-trumps-usaid-freeze-could-impact-key-projects-in-india/): USAID is a humanitarian and development agency of the US government, employing around 10,000 people worldwide with an annual budget in the tens of billions.
- [El Salvador Offers To House “Criminals” Deported From US In Its Jails, Says Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/el-salvador-offers-to-house-criminals-deported-from-us-in-its-jails-says-rubio/): On February 3, El Salvador offered to house dangerous criminals deported by the US The proposal came after talks between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Nayib Bukele. El Salvador agreed to accept not only its own deported citizens but also criminals from other nations, including US citizens or legal residents. Further details […]
- [China Slaps 15% Counter Tariff On US, As Mexico, Canada Cut Deals With Trump, EU Braces For Levies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/china-slaps-15-counter-tariff-on-us-as-mexico-canada-cut-deals-with-trump-eu-braces-for-levies/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 delayed the start of 25% tariffs on neighbour Canada for a month after making a similar move in Mexico’s case. This comes after Ottawa struck a last-minute deal to tighten border measures against the flow of migrants and the drug fentanyl.The move seems to have pulled the North […]
- [Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss fragile Gaza ceasefire with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/israels-netanyahu-to-discuss-fragile-gaza-ceasefire-with-trump/): The meeting comes as talks on second phase of truce are due, with US president saying no guarantees peace will hold.
- [Before Trump: The long US history of tariff wars with Canada and the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/before-trump-the-long-us-history-of-tariff-wars-with-canada-and-the-world/): From a chicken war to a banana brawl, here’s a history of tariff wars the US has fought in.
- [Greece’s ‘Instagram island’ of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/greeces-instagram-island-of-santorini-rattled-by-200-earthquakes/): Thousands of locals flee the picturesque island as experts say rolling tremors ‘not linked to volcanic activity’.
- [Trump compares Israel’s ‘tiny land’ in the Middle East to a pen on his desk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trump-compares-israels-tiny-land-in-the-middle-east-to-a-pen-on-his-desk/): US President Donald Trump compares Israel’s ‘tiny land’ in the Middle East to a pen on his desk.
- [Man City sign Gonzalez, Tel joins Spurs on transfer deadline day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/man-city-sign-gonzalez-tel-joins-spurs-on-transfer-deadline-day/): Nico Gonzalez’s acquisition by Man City takes their total spend on new players to $223m during the transfer window.
- [Uganda starts clinical trial to combat Sudan strain of Ebola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/uganda-starts-clinical-trial-to-combat-sudan-strain-of-ebola/): Uganda initiates Ebola trial after a nurse’s death from the virus.
- [El Salvador offers to jail US convicts in ‘unprecedented’ proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/el-salvador-offers-to-jail-us-convicts-in-unprecedented-proposal/): President Bukele’s proposal includes imprisoning US criminals in El Salvador’s largest prison for a fee.
- [Jaishankar Pushes For Multipolarity: 'Different Standards Applied To Neighbours In East & West'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/jaishankar-pushes-for-multipolarity-different-standards-applied-to-neighbours-in-east-west/): Jaishankar criticised what he called “different standards” being applied to India’s neighbours in the East and West and asserted that the world has entering a time of multipolarity.
- [‘Criminalised for politics’: Rohingya caught in Delhi election crossfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/criminalised-for-politics-rohingya-caught-in-delhi-election-crossfire/): AAP and challenger BJP ‘outdo’ each other in attacking mainly Muslim refugees to consolidate votes in February 5 polls.
- [Rwandan-backed M23 rebels declare ceasefire in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/rwandan-backed-m23-rebels-declare-ceasefire-in-drc/): The M23 armed group said it will pause its advance across DR Congo for humanitarian reasons.
- [China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs On US Imports, Trump To Speak To Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/china-imposes-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-imports-trump-to-speak-to-xi-jinping/): China opposed the 10% tariffs imposed by Trump, saying it would challenge the decision at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) citing a violation of international trade rules.
- [Fact Check: JFK Assassination Video Was Available Online Long Before Trump's Declassification Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/fact-check-jfk-assassination-video-was-available-online-long-before-trumps-declassification-order/): The JFK assassination video was available online much before US President Donald Trump’s January 23, 2025 executive order and not released following it
- [Maha Kumbh 2025 Updates: Bhutan King To Take Holy Dip At Sangam | Yogi Adityanath | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/maha-kumbh-2025-updates-bhutan-king-to-take-holy-dip-at-sangam-yogi-adityanath-news18/): Learn more about the symbolic gesture of unity and reverence as Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck prepares to take a holy dip at Sangam with Yogi Adityanath. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Over 10,000 Visitors Celebrate First ‘Patotsav’ Of BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/over-10000-visitors-celebrate-first-patotsav-of-baps-hindu-mandir-abu-dhabi/): The Patotsav is an auspicious date whereby sacred traditional rituals and ceremonies are invoked to honour and celebrate the anniversary of the Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’, the consecration of deities in the central shrine
- [OpenAI chief Altman inks deal with S Korea’s Kakao after DeepSeek upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/openai-chief-altman-inks-deal-with-s-koreas-kakao-after-deepseek-upset/): Partnership will allow South Korean tech firm to use ChatGPT for its artificial intelligence services.
- [China retaliates with tariffs on US goods after Trump’s move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/china-retaliates-with-tariffs-on-us-goods-after-trumps-move/): China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levy.
- [Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/trump-to-withdraw-us-from-un-rights-council-extend-unrwa-funds-ban-report/): The US president is expected to sign the orders cutting ties with the UN agencies as Netanyahu visits the White House.
- ['A Deal With Ukraine...': Trump Says He Wants Country's Rare Earth Elements In Exchange For Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/a-deal-with-ukraine-trump-says-he-wants-countrys-rare-earth-elements-in-exchange-for-support/): Trump said Ukraine must grant the US access to its rare earth materials as a condition for continued aid, while also claiming progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Meet Indian-Origin Engineer Akash Bobba, Ex-Meta Intern Who Joined Elon Musk's DOGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/meet-indian-origin-engineer-akash-bobba-ex-meta-intern-who-joined-elon-musks-doge/): Akash Bobba is among the six young engineers who have been roped into critical roles in Elon Musk’s DOGE. However, their inexperience in government affairs has been a cause of concern.
- [Suchir Balaji's Parents File Lawsuit Demanding Probe In His Death: 'Cops Not Giving...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/suchir-balajis-parents-file-lawsuit-demanding-probe-in-his-death-cops-not-giving/): OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead at his one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco last year and his parents have insisted that he was murdered, despite cops calling it a suicide.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,076](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1076/): Here are the key developments on the 1,076th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Advocates warn Trump’s threat to deport pro-Palestine students harms all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/advocates-warn-trumps-threat-to-deport-pro-palestine-students-harms-all/): Critics say Trump’s attempt to combat anti-Semitism on campus promotes fear and repression among immigrants.
- [Elon Musk accused of ‘coup’, running shadow gov’t as DOGE tightens control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/elon-musk-accused-of-coup-running-shadow-govt-as-doge-tightens-control/): Tech billionaire has upended the federal bureaucracy in the two weeks since US President Donald Trump took office.
- [Two Airport Authority Workers Arrested For Leaking Video Of Washington DC Mid-Air Collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/two-airport-authority-workers-arrested-for-leaking-video-of-washington-dc-mid-air-collision/): At least 67 people were killed, including 3 soldiers, as an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter and both aircraft crashed in the Potomac River in Washington.
- ['Insensitive': South Africa Teacher Cuts Off Religious Thread From Hindu Student's Wrist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/insensitive-south-africa-teacher-cuts-off-religious-thread-from-hindu-students-wrist/): The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has called for action by education authorities after the teacher allegedly cut off the sacred thread from the wrist of the Hindu student.
- [Donald Trump Says Elon Musk 'Can't Do And Won't Do' Anything Without Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/donald-trump-says-elon-musk-cant-do-and-wont-do-anything-without-approval/): Elon Musk “can’t do and won’t do” anything without “our approval,” Trump told reporters.
- ['Just Had A Good Call': Trudeau Says Trump Agreed To 30-Day Pause In Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/just-had-a-good-call-trudeau-says-trump-agreed-to-30-day-pause-in-tariffs/): Trudeau agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the border and made new commitments to coordinate with the US to combat fentanyl and money laundering after Trump’s tariff threats.
- [US Deports Indian Migrants On Military Aircraft Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/us-deports-indian-migrants-on-military-aircraft-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown-report/): Indian migrants are being deported from the US as part of Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. Homeland Security has also moved to end deportation protections for Venezuelans.
- ['Just Getting Started': This Is What Has Kept Donald Trump Busy After Taking Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/just-getting-started-this-is-what-has-kept-donald-trump-busy-after-taking-office/): Donald Trump has signed over 45 executive orders, removed DEI from government and military, ordered federal workers back, reinstated 440 journalists, among other decisions, the White House said.
- [Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/petro-vs-trump-the-diplomatic-standoff-that-could-shape-colombias-future/): The clash between Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump over deportations could have major political and economic consequences.
- [‘We will not stand idly’: Rights groups file suit against Trump asylum ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/04/we-will-not-stand-idly-rights-groups-file-suit-against-trump-asylum-ban/): The move is the latest challenge to Trump’s hardline immigration policies, arguing that barring asylum violates US law.
- [Echoing Trump, Ecuador announces 27-percent tariffs on Mexican goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/echoing-trump-ecuador-announces-27-percent-tariffs-on-mexican-goods/): President Daniel Noboa also ordered a greater military presence at local ports due to ‘destabilisation’ by armed groups.
- [Gaza authorities plead for tents, accuse Israel of obstructing aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/gaza-authorities-plead-for-tents-accuse-israel-of-obstructing-aid/): Government Media Office says securing temporary shelters is the ‘most pressing’ humanitarian need in Gaza.
- [Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform Party leads in UK poll for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/nigel-farages-right-wing-reform-party-leads-in-uk-poll-for-first-time/): If a general election were held tomorrow, 25 percent of British voters would choose Reform, YouGov poll suggests.
- [Trump delays Canada tariffs, but anger and calls to rethink US ties persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-delays-canada-tariffs-but-anger-and-calls-to-rethink-us-ties-persist/): Canada faces calls to reduce its ‘dependence’ on the US amid threats by President Donald Trump to impose stiff tariffs.
- [Trump orders creation of sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-orders-creation-of-sovereign-wealth-fund-says-it-could-buy-tiktok/): Investors were surprised by the news because the US runs a deficit and doesn’t have the finances needed for such a fund.
- [NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/nato-chief-says-european-defence-without-us-will-not-work/): Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance.
- [Israeli military truck rams vendor’s cart in Tulkarem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/israeli-military-truck-rams-vendors-cart-in-tulkarem/): Video shows an Israeli military truck ramming into a Palestinian vendor’s cart in Tulkarem, occupied West Bank.
- [What’s behind surge in Israeli attacks on Palestinian homes in West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/whats-behind-surge-in-israeli-attacks-on-palestinian-homes-in-west-bank/): Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterates pledge to ‘redraw’ the Middle East as he arrives in the US for talks with Trump.
- [US Secretary of State Rubio says he has become ‘acting director’ of USAID](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-says-he-has-become-acting-director-of-usaid/): The Trump administration has sought to rein in US assistance abroad, with his advisers warning USAID could be closed.
- [Ex-UK soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years for spying for Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/ex-uk-soldier-daniel-khalife-sentenced-to-14-years-for-spying-for-iran/): Court says Khalife, who previously escaped from jail, passed information to ‘enemy state’ for more than two years.
- [Trump tariffs top agenda at EU meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-top-agenda-at-eu-meeting/): European Union leaders gathered on Monday amidst the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump on imports.
- [Towards a Trump Tower in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/towards-a-trump-tower-in-gaza/): Trump’s proposed land grab in Gaza is an especially egregious manifestation of Orientalist psychosis.
- [Global condemnation for Trump’s plan to force Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/global-condemnation-for-trumps-plan-to-force-palestinians-from-gaza/): US allies and adversaries are saying Trump’s plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza is not acceptable.
- [‘Strictly prohibited’: UN officials denounce Trump’s Gaza plan as unlawful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/strictly-prohibited-un-officials-denounce-trumps-gaza-plan-as-unlawful/): UN officials decry US President Trump’s Gaza displacement plan, saying ethnic cleansing goes against international law.
- [Vigil held for Sweden school shooting victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/vigil-held-for-sweden-school-shooting-victims/): People in Orebro laid flowers and lit candles outside the school where Sweden’s deadliest gun attack took place.
- [Rubio says people can ‘move back in’ to Gaza after reconstruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/rubio-says-people-can-move-back-in-to-gaza-after-reconstruction/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Following Trump, Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/following-trump-argentina-withdraws-from-world-health-organization/): Javier Milei echoed Trumpian criticisms of the UN agency, blaming it for economic shortfalls during COVID-19.
- [Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/italy-officials-say-accused-libyan-freed-over-icc-warrant-inaccuracies/): International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees.
- [What’s behind Trump’s call to take over Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/whats-behind-trumps-call-to-take-over-gaza/): Trump has said Palestinians could leave Gaza while the US takes over – but is he serious?
- [Key questions about Trump’s Gaza takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/key-questions-about-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan/): US president Donald trump says the US will take over Gaza to turn it into the ‘riviera’ of the Middle East.
- [American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/american-ally-sdf-not-yet-notified-of-us-plan-for-syria-withdrawal/): Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.
- [Trump Says 'Everybody Loves' His Gaza Takeover Plan, Israeli Minister Vows To 'Bury Palestine State’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-says-everybody-loves-his-gaza-takeover-plan-israeli-minister-vows-to-bury-palestine-state/): US President Donald Trump said “everybody loves” his proposal to take over Gaza despite Palestinian outrage and widespread international condemnation, including from Israel’s staunchest Western allies. Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to “definitively bury” the idea of a Palestinian state, warning that “those who carried out the worst massacre on our land will […]
- [US Postal Service Backtracks On China, Hong Kong Shipping Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/us-postal-service-backtracks-on-china-hong-kong-shipping-ban/): The US Postal Service reversed its decision to suspend package shipments from China and Hong Kong after fears of trade disruptions surfaced following new tariffs imposed by President Trump.
- [‘Trump is a madman’: Palestinian in Gaza mocks US president’s takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-is-a-madman-palestinian-in-gaza-mocks-us-presidents-takeover-plan/): Palestinians have widely rejected President Trump’s plan, and one 72-year-old says leaving Gaza would be ‘like death’.
- [Trump Says Will Jail US Convicts Abroad In A 'Heartbeat' As El Salvador Offers Its Notorious Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-says-will-jail-us-convicts-abroad-in-a-heartbeat-as-el-salvador-offers-its-notorious-prison/): US President Donald Trump expressed openness to El Salvador’s offer to house convicted criminals, including US citizens, in the country’s mega-prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). Trump called it a cost-effective deterrent. Following a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the proposal gained attention, though concerns about legality remain. Bukele’s offer includes accepting […]
- [Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Revoking Birthright US Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/second-federal-judge-blocks-trumps-order-revoking-birthright-us-citizenship/): A federal judge ordered a second temporary pause on Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, ruling against the administration’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
- [How Canada’s carbon pricing scheme became a ‘political football’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/how-canadas-carbon-pricing-scheme-became-a-political-football/): Liberal leadership hopefuls cool on unpopular policy, as Conservatives hope to make ‘carbon tax’ a key election issue.
- [‘Non-negotiable’: Saudi Arabia flatly rejects Trump’s Gaza takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/non-negotiable-saudi-arabia-flatly-rejects-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan/): Establishing a Palestinian state ‘is a firm, unwavering position’, Foreign Ministry says, rejecting Trump’s Gaza plan.
- [Iran Ready to Address Trump's 'Main Concern' As US President Hints At Nuke Deal, Denies Strike Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/iran-ready-to-address-trumps-main-concern-as-us-president-hints-at-nuke-deal-denies-strike-plans/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed US President Donald Trump’s renewed maximum pressure campaign, calling it a “failed experiment”. Trump’s latest sanctions aim to cut Tehran’s oil exports to zero, prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, limit its ballistic missile programme and halt its support for terrorism. Iran maintains its nuclear programme is peaceful, with […]
- [Ismaili Muslim Leader Aga Khan, a "Direct Descendant of Prophet", Dies at 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/ismaili-muslim-leader-aga-khan-a-direct-descendant-of-prophet-dies-at-88/): The Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims, died in Lisbon on Tuesday (February 4) at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X.The Aga Khan was known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the […]
- ['Deep Differences': After US, Argentina Announces To Quit World Health Organization](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/deep-differences-after-us-argentina-announces-to-quit-world-health-organization/): Milei’s decision was based on “deep differences regarding health management especially during the (Covid-19) pandemic,” spokesman Manuel Adorni told reporters, adding Argentina would not “allow an international body to interfere in our sovereignty
- [‘Thought We Voted For America First’: Republicans React To Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera Of The Middle East’ Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/thought-we-voted-for-america-first-republicans-react-to-trumps-gaza-riviera-of-the-middle-east-plan/): Republican senators were divided on whether to support Donald Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East”.
- [Violent Mob Vandalises Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's House In Dhaka | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/violent-mob-vandalises-bangabandhu-sheikh-mujibur-rahmans-house-in-dhaka-video/): Irate mobs set ablaze the residence and memorial of Bangladesh founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rehman in Dhaka’s Dhanmundi.
- [How US politicians responded to Trump’s proposal for US to ‘own’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/how-us-politicians-responded-to-trumps-proposal-for-us-to-own-gaza/): Democrats express shock as Republicans heap praise on president for suggesting ethnic cleansing of Palestinian enclave.
- [It is time to move the UN and international law out of the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/it-is-time-to-move-the-un-and-international-law-out-of-the-west/): Israel’s impunity has brought us to a tipping point where the current international system is no longer viable.
- [One Dead, Five Wounded In Ohio Cosmetics Warehouse Shooting, Manhunt For Suspect On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/one-dead-five-wounded-in-ohio-cosmetics-warehouse-shooting-manhunt-for-suspect-on/): The suspect was at work “for some time” before shooting, cops said, indicating that it could have been a targeted shooting.
- [Xi, Zardari Discuss CPEC Projects, China-Pakistan "Ironclad" Friendship In High-Level Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/xi-zardari-discuss-cpec-projects-china-pakistan-ironclad-friendship-in-high-level-talks/): Xi and Zardari in their discussions talked about CPEC and maintaining close high-level exchanges.
- [Interim Govt Making All Efforts To Bring Back Sheikh Hasina, Others From India: Bangladesh Home Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/interim-govt-making-all-efforts-to-bring-back-sheikh-hasina-others-from-india-bangladesh-home-adviser/): Hasina has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami League’s 16-year regime
- [US Postal Service will accept packages from China, Hong Kong after freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/us-postal-service-will-accept-packages-from-china-hong-kong-after-freeze/): Postal Service says working with US border agency on ‘efficient collection mechanism’ for Donald Trump’s China tariffs.
- [Trump must not be allowed to torpedo the Palestinian right to remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-must-not-be-allowed-to-torpedo-the-palestinian-right-to-remain/): US president’s latest comments confirm Israel’s wholesale destruction of Gaza is aimed at removing Palestinians.
- [Could Canada really stop oil flow to the US in response to Trump tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/could-canada-really-stop-oil-flow-to-the-us-in-response-to-trump-tariffs/): Canada, which sends nearly all its crude oil to the US, has little leverage as the US buys most of Ottawa’s products.
- [Russia, Ukraine Exchange 300 Prisoners Of War In Latest Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/russia-ukraine-exchange-300-prisoners-of-war-in-latest-swap/): Zelenskyy said some of the Ukrainian soldiers freed by Russia were held for more than two years.
- [Philippine Congress Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte Amid Corruption Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/philippine-congress-impeaches-vice-president-sara-duterte-amid-corruption-allegations/): Sara Duterte is from the Duterte family, whose popularity grew rapidly after Rodrigo Duterte was swept to power in 2016.
- [Saudis Reject US' Gaza Takeover Plan, Hamas Blasts “Racist” Trump, China Opposes “Forced Transfer"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/saudis-reject-us-gaza-takeover-plan-hamas-blasts-racist-trump-china-opposes-forced-transfer/): US President Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza after relocating Palestinians sparked international controversy. Trump reiterated his proposal via video, with US envoy Steve Witkoff emphasizing a better life for Palestinians outside Gaza. Leaders like Itamar Ben Gvir supported the plan, while Hamas and global figures condemned it. Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia and […]
- [Palestinians in Gaza react to Trump’s takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/palestinians-in-gaza-react-to-trumps-takeover-plan/): We asked Palestinians in Gaza for their response to US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan.
- [Sweden school shooting: What we know about the victims and attacker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/sweden-school-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims-and-attacker/): Swedish police warn that the death toll from the shooting in Risbergska School in Orebro city may rise.
- [Four examples of Trump’s neverending support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/four-examples-of-trumps-neverending-support-for-israel/): Trump’s pronouncement on Gaza isn’t the first time he has voiced his wholehearted support of Israel.
- [China says US should focus on drug use ‘at home’ instead of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/china-says-us-should-focus-on-drug-use-at-home-instead-of-tariffs/): China’s foreign ministry said the United States should focus on reducing drug use at home rather than tariffs.
- [‘Ready For Talks With Trump’: Hamas Says Discussions ‘Necessary’ After US President Floats Gaza Takeover Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/ready-for-talks-with-trump-hamas-says-discussions-necessary-after-us-president-floats-gaza-takeover-plan/): Hamas said it has never objected to having contacts with the US administrations, even when Joe Biden was president.
- ['Greatest Friend of Israel...' Netanyahu Says Trump 'Cuts To The Chase', US President Returns Praise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/greatest-friend-of-israel-netanyahu-says-trump-cuts-to-the-chase-us-president-returns-praise/): US resident Donald Trump warned of further violence if a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel failed. The US president made the remarks during his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.Netanyahu said that Israel is preparing to send a high-level delegation to Doha to discuss continued implementation of the Gaza […]
- [USAID, Facing Elon Musk’s Ire, Once Funded Terror Group Tied To Pakistan’s Hafiz Saeed: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/usaid-facing-elon-musks-ire-once-funded-terror-group-tied-to-pakistans-hafiz-saeed-report/): The USAID provided $110,000 to Michigan-based charity HHRD which had ties to Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, which is a US-designated terror group.
- [Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/philippine-house-impeaches-vice-president-sara-duterte/): Lawmakers vote to send articles of impeachment against Duterte to the Senate for trial.
- [Trump announces plan for US takeover of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-announces-plan-for-us-takeover-of-gaza/): President Donald Trump says he wants the US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza to redevelop the territory.
- [Netanyahu Praises Trump as Israel’s ‘Greatest Friend’ in the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/netanyahu-praises-trump-as-israels-greatest-friend-in-the-white-house/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heaped praise on President Trump at a press conference Tuesday, saying he’s done more for the Jewish state than any other U.S. president in history.“You are the greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House,” Mr. Netanyahu said. “That’s why the people have such enormous respect for you.” n18oc_world […]
- [Trump Wants Iran “Obliterated” if It Assassinates Him, Reimposes 'Maximum Pressure', Bibi Hails Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-wants-iran-obliterated-if-it-assassinates-him-reimposes-maximum-pressure-bibi-hails-move/): US President Trump said he has “left instructions” for Iran to be “obliterated” if its assassins killed him. The remarks came on the day Trump signed an executive order restoring his “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran. “That would be a terrible thing for them to do not because of me if they did that they […]
- [Belgium Train Station Shooting: Manhunt On For Two Suspects In Brussels’ Metro Tunnels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/belgium-train-station-shooting-manhunt-on-for-two-suspects-in-brussels-metro-tunnels/): There were no injuries in the shooting and officials believe that it could have been a drug-related shooting.
- [‘Trump Can Go To Hell, We’re The Owners’: Palestinians Vow To Stay Put In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-can-go-to-hell-were-the-owners-palestinians-vow-to-stay-put-in-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza said that they are not assets of Donald Trump.
- [Trump Holds ‘Constructive’ Talks With Russia, Ukraine, Zelensky ‘Ready’ To ‘Compromise’ With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-holds-constructive-talks-with-russia-ukraine-zelensky-ready-to-compromise-with-putin/): US President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 5 that “very constructive” talks are underway with Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing war, describing it as a “human tragedy.” Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump highlighted the staggering death toll and the devastation across Ukrainian cities, stressing the need for an urgent resolution. […]
- [Elon Musk, Washington’s New Power Broker, Seizes Control Of US Govt Agencies, Sparks Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/elon-musk-washingtons-new-power-broker-seizes-control-of-us-govt-agencies-sparks-concerns/): Musk’s takeover of key federal agencies has given him sweeping control over government operations, triggering panic and legal challenges.
- [US protesters outraged by Trump’s Gaza plan during Netanyahu visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/us-protesters-outraged-by-trumps-gaza-plan-during-netanyahu-visit/): Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House.
- [‘Empty Words’: Kremlin Dismisses Zelenskyy’s Comment On ‘Direct Talks’ With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/empty-words-kremlin-dismisses-zelenskyys-comment-on-direct-talks-with-putin/): The Kremlin pointed to a decree signed by Zelenskyy that barred direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin in 2022.
- [Iran Is Willing To Give Trump Diplomacy 'Another Chance', Says Senior Iranian Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/iran-is-willing-to-give-trump-diplomacy-another-chance-says-senior-iranian-official/): The official said Tehran wanted the United States to “rein in Israel if Washington is seeking a deal” with the Islamic Republic.
- [Trump’s Plan To Take Over Gaza Akin To Pouring Oil On Fire: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trumps-plan-to-take-over-gaza-akin-to-pouring-oil-on-fire-hamas/): Hamas said that the US occupying the Gaza Strip is aggressive to Palestinians and will not bring stability to the region.
- [‘Will Do It In A Heartbeat’: Trump Backs El Salvador Offer To Jail Illegal Migrants In Its Notorious Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/will-do-it-in-a-heartbeat-trump-backs-el-salvador-offer-to-jail-illegal-migrants-in-its-notorious-prison/): El Salvador’s strongman president, Nayib Bukele, offered to incarcerate illegal migrants in CECOT, a high-security prison filled with notorious criminals.
- [Gaza transformed into rubble-strewn wasteland after Israeli bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/gaza-transformed-into-rubble-strewn-wasteland-after-israeli-bombardment/): Infrastructure in Gaza, including roads, water and electricity, is left in ruins by Israeli attacks.
- [Injured Cummins set to miss Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/injured-cummins-set-to-miss-australias-icc-champions-trophy-bid/): Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury, personal reasons.
- [Internet Explodes With Memes As Trump, Elon Musk Move To Shut USAID: 'Amazon Prime Cancels...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/internet-explodes-with-memes-as-trump-elon-musk-move-to-shut-usaid-amazon-prime-cancels/): Trump and Elon Musk have called for shutting down the USAID, branding it a “criminal organisation” led by “radical lunatics”. Almost all employees have been put on leave and ordered to return.
- [Who Is Aga Khan? All About The Spiritual Leader, His Net Worth, Ex-Wives & Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/who-is-aga-khan-all-about-the-spiritual-leader-his-net-worth-ex-wives-children/): Aga Khan’s strong connections with the UK earned him British citizenship and he shared a close bond with the British royals, including King Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
- [Saudi Counters Trump, Says No Ties With Israel Without Palestinian State, Reiterates ‘Firm Support’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/saudi-counters-trump-says-no-ties-with-israel-without-palestinian-state-reiterates-firm-support/): On February 5, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its stance against normalizing relations with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state. This came after President Trump claimed Riyadh hadn’t made the two-state solution a condition for peace. Saudi officials emphasized their support for a Palestinian state on pre-1967 lines. Meanwhile, Trump announced that many countries would […]
- [‘Change History…’ Netanyahu Hails Trump’s Gaza ‘Takeover By US’ Plan, Hamas Slams ‘Recipe For Chaos’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/change-history-netanyahu-hails-trumps-gaza-takeover-by-us-plan-hamas-slams-recipe-for-chaos/): US President Donald Trump revealed a plan for America to take over the Gaza Strip and turn the territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump made the stunning proposal to audible gasps during a joint press conference with the Israeli Prime Minister on Feb. 4.Trump did not immediately offer details on how the […]
- [18 Indians Rescued From Libya’s Benghazi After Being Stranded For Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/18-indians-rescued-from-libyas-benghazi-after-being-stranded-for-weeks/): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the rescued had been stranded in the city for several weeks.
- [After Landing In Amritsar From US, Some Illegal Migrants Will Be Taken To Detention Centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/after-landing-in-amritsar-from-us-some-illegal-migrants-will-be-taken-to-detention-centres/): Sources said that the US military aircraft carried over 100 illegal immigrants. Most of the people belong to Gujarat and Punjab, they added.
- [Saudi Arabia Counters Trump, Says No Israel Normalisation Without Palestinian State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/saudi-arabia-counters-trump-says-no-israel-normalisation-without-palestinian-state/): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, “We renew the kingdom’s rejection and strong condemnation of the crimes of the Israeli occupation authority against the Palestinian people.”
- [Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US ‘taking over’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/watch-full-trump-netanyahu-press-conference-on-us-taking-over-gaza/): Watch the full press conference with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [UN ambassadors reject Trump’s plan to take over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/un-ambassadors-reject-trumps-plan-to-take-over-gaza/): The UN ambassadors of Palestine and Russia have rejected Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over Gaza.
- [Fears, anguish and frustration in a northern UK town hit by racist riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/fears-anguish-and-frustration-in-a-northern-uk-town-hit-by-racist-riots/): Middlesbrough, which has witnessed several episodes of discriminatory violence, is far from healed, say residents.
- [Australia Backs Two-State Solution For Palestine After Trump's Gaza Takeover Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/australia-backs-two-state-solution-for-palestine-after-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan/): Trump suggested that the US take “ownership” in redeveloping Gaza and the displaced Palestinians be permanently resettled outside the war-torn region, triggering a furore.
- [China To Probe Google Over Anti-Monopoly Laws Amid Trade War With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/china-to-probe-google-over-anti-monopoly-laws-amid-trade-war-with-us/): Google’s core search engine and services are blocked in China, where US internet titans have long struggled with doing business due to the “Great Firewall” that blocks politically sensitive content.
- [Fact Check: Post Suggesting UK’s Contribution To Climate Change Is Negligible Is Misleading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/fact-check-post-suggesting-uks-contribution-to-climate-change-is-negligible-is-misleading/): UK has emitted so much greenhouse gas since the start of the Industrial Revolution, and these historical emissions are still accumulated in the atmosphere today, contributing to the climate crisis
- [The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/the-aga-khan-spiritual-leader-of-ismaili-muslims-dies-aged-88/): Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world.
- [World reaction to Trump’s comments on ethnic cleansing in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/world-reaction-to-trumps-comments-on-ethnic-cleansing-in-gaza/): Hamas calls Trump’s idea a ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement.
- [Women negotiating for peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/women-negotiating-for-peace/): The ceasefire is just a pause, it won’t solve the issue.
- [What Donald Trump said about his plans to ‘take over’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/what-donald-trump-said-about-his-plans-to-take-over-gaza/): Transcript from his news conference with Netanyahu where the US president unveiled his plans.
- [Australia Backs Two-State Solution As Trump Reveals Gaza Takeover Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/australia-backs-two-state-solution-as-trump-reveals-gaza-takeover-plan/): Australia reaffirms its support for a two-state solution in the Middle East, amid rising tensions. This comes as President Trump reveals a controversial plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza, proposing the resettlement of Palestinians. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Meet Alexis Wilkins, Trump's FBI Chief Pick Kash Patel's Country Star Girlfriend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/meet-alexis-wilkins-trumps-fbi-chief-pick-kash-patels-country-star-girlfriend/): Alexis Wilkins is a country music star who has been dating Kash Patel for over two years. Patel, the FBI Director nominee, recently appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1077/): Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/insane-rights-advocates-denounce-trumps-call-for-us-to-own-gaza/): US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.
- [Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/amid-ceasefire-goma-residents-race-to-bury-2000-bodies/): Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week’s battles, fearing disease spread.
- [Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/google-drops-pledge-not-to-use-ai-for-weapons-surveillance/): Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with ‘international law and human rights’.
- [Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/is-south-africa-confiscating-land-targeting-some-groups-as-trump-claims/): US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what’s the truth of the matter?
- ['I Will Not Be Kind To Him': Zelenskyy Says He Would Agree To Direct Talks With 'Enemy' Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/i-will-not-be-kind-to-him-zelenskyy-says-he-would-agree-to-direct-talks-with-enemy-putin/): Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for security guarantees to guard against future Russian actions. Putin had agreed to hold talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly to Zelenskyy.
- [‘More Nations To Join Abraham Accords Soon', Says Trump Hinting At Israel-Saudi Normalization Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/more-nations-to-join-abraham-accords-soon-says-trump-hinting-at-israel-saudi-normalization-deal/): Trump announced that more nations will soon join the Abraham Accords, hinting at a potential normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The statement came during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu., , , , n18oc_crux
- [1 Lakh Eggs Stolen From US Grocer As Brid Flu Triggers Price Hike, Cops Say They're Worth $40K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/1-lakh-eggs-stolen-from-us-grocer-as-brid-flu-triggers-price-hike-cops-say-theyre-worth-40k/): 1 lakh eggs stolen from US store: Police said the heist targeted the back of a lorry at Pete & Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle on February 1 at 8:40 pm
- [CIA Offers ‘Buyouts’ To Entire Staff As Donald Trump Wants To Cut Down Workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/cia-offers-buyouts-to-entire-staff-as-donald-trump-wants-to-cut-down-workforce/): CIA Buyout Offers: The buyout offer tells US federal employees that they can quit their jobs and receive roughly eight months of pay and benefits.
- [Donald Trump Sends Illegal Indian Immigrants On A Military Plane | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/donald-trump-sends-illegal-indian-immigrants-on-a-military-plane-english-news-news18-n18g/): A US military C-17 aircraft has taken off with illegal migrants to India, marking the first deportation under President Trump’s return to the White House. The Trump administration is utilizing military resources to address its immigration agenda, including sending additional troops to the US-Mexico border and using military aircraft to deport migrants. This move follows […]
- [This US State, Which Has Two Elon Musk's Facilities, Has Banned China's Deepseek](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/this-us-state-which-has-two-elon-musks-facilities-has-banned-chinas-deepseek/): Deepseek created a storm in the AI industry, outperforming OpenAI’s ChatGPT and becoming the number one downloaded app on the App Store. However, it also sparked concerns of security risks.
- [Trump Signs Executive Order To Impose 'Maximum Pressure On Iran' | Trump Latest News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-signs-executive-order-to-impose-maximum-pressure-on-iran-trump-latest-news-n18g/): Donald Trump Signs Executive Order To Impose ‘Maximum Pressure On Iran’. This order comes just before US President Trump is set to meet Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Review of U.S. Funding and Ties to U.N. | English News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-review-of-u-s-funding-and-ties-to-u-n-english-news/): President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday calling for a general review of U.S. funding and involvement in the United Nations, casting uncertainty on the leadership role the United States has played as the global body’s top donor.“I’ve always felt that the U.N. has tremendous potential,” Mr. Trump said before signing the order in […]
- [Trump Proposes US ‘Takeover’ of Gaza After Netanyahu Meet, Says All Palestinians ‘Should Leave’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-proposes-us-takeover-of-gaza-after-netanyahu-meet-says-all-palestinians-should-leave/): Trump proposed a U.S. “takeover” of Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, suggesting that all Palestinians should leave. The plan marks a shift from longstanding U.S. policy and calls for resettling Palestinians in neighboring countries. n18oc_crux
- ['Indians Are Justifiably Outraged': Age-Reversing CEO On Pollution, Abrupt Departure From Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/indians-are-justifiably-outraged-age-reversing-ceo-on-pollution-abrupt-departure-from-podcast/): Bryan Johnson made headlines when he visited India to promote his book “Don’t Die”, during which he abruptly left a podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath due to poor air quality.
- [As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: ‘Palestine is not for sale’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/as-trump-meets-netanyahu-protesters-chant-palestine-is-not-for-sale/): Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM’s visit and Trump’s call for forced displacement in Gaza.
- [USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/usaid-places-staff-on-leave-recalls-personnel-overseas/): Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.
- [Donald Trump Withdraws US From UN Human Rights Council: 'Get Your Act Together'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/donald-trump-withdraws-us-from-un-human-rights-council-get-your-act-together/): UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric reiterated the Human Rights Council’s importance and UNRWA’s work in delivering critical services to Palestinians.
- [Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Offshore Of Indonesia's North Maluku, No Tsunami Alert Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/magnitude-6-2-earthquake-hits-offshore-of-indonesias-north-maluku-no-tsunami-alert-yet/): Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Maluku province, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.
- ['They Would Be Obliterated': Trump Says He Left 'Instructions' For US Officials If Iran Assassinates Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/they-would-be-obliterated-trump-says-he-left-instructions-for-us-officials-if-iran-assassinates-him/): Trump signed an executive order calling for the US government to impose maximum pressure on Iran over allegations that the latter is trying to develop nuclear weapons.
- [Trump Predicts ‘Long-Term’ US Control In Gaza As Protests Erupt Over Netanyahu's White House Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-predicts-long-term-us-control-in-gaza-as-protests-erupt-over-netanyahus-white-house-visit/): Trump said he and his team have been discussing the possibility of resettlement with Jordan, Egypt, and other countries in the region
- [Trump Says Palestinians Have ‘No Alternative’ But to Leave Gaza | Trump Netanyahu Meet | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-says-palestinians-have-no-alternative-but-to-leave-gaza-trump-netanyahu-meet-n18g/): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza and he would like to see neighboring countries Jordan and Egypt take the displaced Palestinians. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [The Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader Of Ismaili Muslims, Dies At Age 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/the-aga-khan-spiritual-leader-of-ismaili-muslims-dies-at-age-88/): Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. The Ismailis, a sect originally centered in India, expanded to large communities in east Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East.
- [Washington DC Plane Crash: All 67 Bodies Recovered From Potomac River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/washington-dc-plane-crash-all-67-bodies-recovered-from-potomac-river/): Washington DC Plane Crash: Crews are still working to recover the wreckage of the passenger plane — a Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by American Airlines — from the frigid waters of the Potomac.
- [Trump Says US Will 'Take Over' Gaza Strip, Permanently Resettle Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/trump-says-us-will-take-over-gaza-strip-permanently-resettle-palestinians/): Trump did not rule out sending troops to Gaza and described his vision for the Strip as an “international, unbelievable peace”. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s “outside the box” thinking.
- [Donald Trump announces US aims to ‘take over’ Gaza during Netanyahu’s visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/donald-trump-announces-us-aims-to-take-over-gaza-during-netanyahus-visit/): The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.
- [Why a Bangladesh mob burned down home of independence icon Mujibur Rahman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/why-a-bangladesh-mob-burned-down-home-of-independence-icon-mujibur-rahman/): The attack followed a controversial speech by ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, Rahman’s daughter, from exile in India.
- [Trump Accuses ICC Of 'Abusing Its Power', Slaps Sanctions For 'Baseless' Probe Targeting US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trump-accuses-icc-of-abusing-its-power-slaps-sanctions-for-baseless-probe-targeting-us-israel-2/): | Accuses ICC Of ‘Abusing Its Power’, Slaps Sanctions For ‘Baseless’ Probe Targeting US, IsraelUnited States President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) for carrying out “baseless” investigations against the country and its close ally Israel, said the White House.In the order signed by Trump, it was […]
- [Trans women, girls barred from female sport under NCAA rule change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trans-women-girls-barred-from-female-sport-under-ncaa-rule-change/): US governing body for college sport updates policy to align with Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sport.
- [Trump Administration Plans To Slash All But Fraction Of Staff In USAID Amid Row: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trump-administration-plans-to-slash-all-but-fraction-of-staff-in-usaid-amid-row-report/): Washington’s primary humanitarian aid agency has been a target of a government reorganization program spearheaded by businessman Elon Musk, a close Trump ally, since the Republican president took office on January 20.
- [Trump Accuses ICC Of 'Abusing Its Power', Slaps Sanctions For 'Baseless' Probe Targeting US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trump-accuses-icc-of-abusing-its-power-slaps-sanctions-for-baseless-probe-targeting-us-israel/): Trump signed an order in which it was alleged that the ICC “abused its power” by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- [As Jaishankar Calls For Crackdown On Illegal Migration Industry, US Says 'Only People To Benefit Are...' | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/as-jaishankar-calls-for-crackdown-on-illegal-migration-industry-us-says-only-people-to-benefit-are-top-points/): Deported Indians From US: American official’s statement comes at a time when deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from US has sparked a debate in India, with Opposition targeting government over “inhumane” treatment being meted out to deportees.
- [Torres hat-trick leads Barcelona Copa del Rey rout at Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/torres-hat-trick-leads-barcelona-copa-del-rey-rout-at-valencia/): Ferran Torres scores three of Barcelona’s first four goals in a 5-0 Copa del Rey quarterfinal win at Valencia.
- [US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/us-judge-delays-trump-buyout-offer-meant-to-thin-out-public-servants/): Trump and allies such as billionaire Elon Musk have carried out blitz campaign meant to thin the government workforce.
- [Palestinians return home in Gaza, but without their loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/palestinians-return-home-in-gaza-but-without-their-loved-ones/): More than 61,700 Palestinians were killed by Israel in the Gaza war. Now, their family members are returning home.
- [Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-involvement-helps-pga-tour-get-closer-to-liv-golf-deal-commissioner/): PGA commissioner wants the US president to negotiate a deal with the breakaway LIV Golf in hopes of ending the division.
- [‘Based on a falsehood’: Panama president denies US claim on canal fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/based-on-a-falsehood-panama-president-denies-us-claim-on-canal-fees/): Panama’s president says a State Department claim that it agreed to waive canal fees for the US government is false.
- [Trump announces plan to launch task force against ‘anti-Christian bias’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-announces-plan-to-launch-task-force-against-anti-christian-bias/): At a prayer breakfast, Trump said the task force would prosecute the ‘targeting’ of Christians within government.
- [A referendum on crime? What to know about Ecuador’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/a-referendum-on-crime-what-to-know-about-ecuadors-presidential-election/): President Daniel Noboa hopes to secure a full four-year term but faces concerns over high crime and economic issues.
- [People relying on USAID face uncertainty after Trump funding freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/people-relying-on-usaid-face-uncertainty-after-trump-funding-freeze/): Thousands of aid projects, from food assistance to vaccinations, partially-funded by USAID, face uncertainty.
- [What purpose does Trump’s media strategy serve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/what-purpose-does-trumps-media-strategy-serve/): The US president’s controversial proposals are garnering global attention.
- [Trump To Impose Sanctions On World Court For Targeting US & Its Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-to-impose-sanctions-on-world-court-for-targeting-us-its-allies/): The order will place financial and visa sanctions on individuals and their family members who assist in ICC investigations of US citizens or US allies
- [Is Handcuffing Of Deportees Allowed? A Look At What US Laws Say Amid Furore Over Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/is-handcuffing-of-deportees-allowed-a-look-at-what-us-laws-say-amid-furore-over-deportation/): A political debate has erupted over the deportation of Indians who tried illegally entering the US after video of them returning shackled surfaced.
- [Susie Wiles' Wide-Eyed Stare At Donald Trump As He Unveiled His Plan For Gaza Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/susie-wiles-wide-eyed-stare-at-donald-trump-as-he-unveiled-his-plan-for-gaza-goes-viral/): US President Donald Trump’s staffer Susie Wiles’ expression as her boss announced his plans for the Gaza Strip has gone viral on social media.
- [DR Congo court issues arrest warrant for rebel leader Corneille Nangaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/dr-congo-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-rebel-leader-corneille-nangaa/): Nangaa is the leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23 fighters.
- [Trump administration imposes first Iran sanctions since taking office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-administration-imposes-first-iran-sanctions-since-taking-office/): US penalties target Iran’s ‘oil network’ as Donald Trump pledges to bring back ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran.
- [Iranian Woman Strips Naked, Jumps On Police Car To Protest Against Hijab Rule | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/iranian-woman-strips-naked-jumps-on-police-car-to-protest-against-hijab-rule-video/): In a bold protest, the woman was seen yelling at police officers and jumping on a car’s windshield in a busy street. The move was seen as a protest against Iran’s strict hijab rules.
- [Rajnath Singh, US Counterpart Discuss Defence Ties In Phone Call Amid Deportation Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/rajnath-singh-us-counterpart-discuss-defence-ties-in-phone-call-amid-deportation-row/): The phone conversation between Singh and Hegseth came amid some anguish in India over the US deporting over 100 Indians in a military transport aircraft
- [Where does Trump’s renewed ‘maximum pressure’ leave any Iran-US deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/where-does-trumps-renewed-maximum-pressure-leave-any-iran-us-deal/): Trump says he wants Iran to prosper, but signed a presidential memorandum to pledge more action against Iran.
- [Meet Saikat Chakrabarti, Indian-Origin Political Advisor Running Against Nancy Pelosi In US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/meet-saikat-chakrabarti-indian-origin-political-advisor-running-against-nancy-pelosi-in-us-congress/): Saikat Chakrabarti is a political adviser who previously worked as the chief of staff for Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He is competing against Pelosi in San Francisco.
- [Ukraine Will Use Kursk To Bargain With Russia, Zelensky Says As Trump Envoy Set To Unveil Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/ukraine-will-use-kursk-to-bargain-with-russia-zelensky-says-as-trump-envoy-set-to-unveil-peace-plan/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the significance of Ukraine’s operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, calling it an “important part” of any future negotiation process to end the war. Marking six months since the operation, he emphasised its strategic importance in maintaining control while inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s […]
- [Israel follows US in withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/israel-follows-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-human-rights-council/): Organisation’s spokesperson says Israel’s observer status means it cannot formally withdraw from the body.
- [World Sets New Record For Warmest January Despite La Niña's Cooling Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/world-sets-new-record-for-warmest-january-despite-la-ninas-cooling-impact/): The impact of warming was well evident over India too, where the monthly average temperatures were 0.94℃ above the long-term average – with the third-warmest January since 1901, after 1958 and 1990
- [Video Shows Indians Hiding In Panama Jungle On 'Donkey Route' To Enter US | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/video-shows-indians-hiding-in-panama-jungle-on-donkey-route-to-enter-us-watch/): Several deportees have shared their experiences of being abandoned halfway by the agents who had promised to help them, leaving them stranded in remote areas
- [UK Firm Launches ‘World’s First’ ‘Cruelty-Free’ Dog Bites Made Of Cultivated Chicken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/uk-firm-launches-worlds-first-cruelty-free-dog-bites-made-of-cultivated-chicken/): Pets at Home launched Chick Bite, a combination of plant-based ingredients with lab-grown chicken. The makers believe it eliminates the need of slaughtering animals.
- [NFL Super Bowl 59: Time, date, teams, halftime, how to watch, Taylor Swift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/nfl-super-bowl-59-time-date-teams-halftime-how-to-watch-taylor-swift/): Superbowl LIX promises to be one of the most high-profile NFL finales in years with two superb teams going head-to-head.
- [Indian deportees recall traumatic conditions on military flight from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/indian-deportees-recall-traumatic-conditions-on-military-flight-from-us/): At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the US and sent to India in shackles aboard a US Air Force plane.
- [Thousands in Gaza struggle in tents amid cold, stormy weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/thousands-in-gaza-struggle-in-tents-amid-cold-stormy-weather/): Displaced Palestinians languish in makeshift tent encampments as harsh winds and rain hit the Gaza Strip.
- [After Trump Leaves Instructions To "Obliterate" Iran, Tehran MP Threatens To "Kill" The US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/after-trump-leaves-instructions-to-obliterate-iran-tehran-mp-threatens-to-kill-the-us-president/): Tehran dismissed US President Trump’s warning over any attempt by Iran to assassinate him, and called the remarks “provocative”. On February 4, US President Donald Trump said he has “left instructions” for Iran to be “obliterated” if its assassins killed him. Meanwhile, an Iranian lawmaker said he would kill Trump after the US president threatened […]
- [Bangladesh’s Yunus Blames Hasina For Vandalism, Arson At Her Father’s Home After Giving Mobs Free Hand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bangladeshs-yunus-blames-hasina-for-vandalism-arson-at-her-fathers-home-after-giving-mobs-free-hand/): The house no 32 in Bangladesh’s Dhanmondi is the residence of Bangladesh founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.
- [Which countries have banned DeepSeek and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/which-countries-have-banned-deepseek-and-why/): DeepSeek is banned on government devices in South Korea, Australia and Taiwan. More countries might follow suit.
- [Trump’s plan to colonise Gaza is rooted in an old white fantasy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trumps-plan-to-colonise-gaza-is-rooted-in-an-old-white-fantasy/): The US president’s imagined entitlement to other people’s land is very familiar to Africans.
- [Marcelo, ex-Real Madrid and Brazil captain, retires from football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/marcelo-ex-real-madrid-and-brazil-captain-retires-from-football/): Marcelo, who played at Real Madrid for 15 seasons, announced his departure from professional football at the age of 36.
- [S Korea orders airports to install bird detection cameras after air crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/s-korea-orders-airports-to-install-bird-detection-cameras-after-air-crash/): Ministry of Land aims to install at least one camera in each of 15 domestic airports after deadly air crash in December.
- [‘Degrading’: India opposition MPs protest US deportees’ return in shackles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/degrading-india-opposition-mps-protest-us-deportees-return-in-shackles/): India’s foreign minister tells Parliament that New Delhi is engaging with US to ensure deportees are not mistreated.
- [Palestinians share images of pre-war Gaza after Trump’s ‘riviera’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/palestinians-share-images-of-pre-war-gaza-after-trumps-riviera-plan/): Palestinians have been sharing images of Gaza before Israel’s war and its US-funded bombs, after President Trump’s plan.
- [Trump should be “cautious, practical” with plan for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-should-be-cautious-practical-with-plan-for-gaza/): Trumps comments on Gaza
- ["Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" US President Trump Signs Executive Order On Transgender Athletes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/keeping-men-out-of-womens-sports-us-president-trump-signs-executive-order-on-transgender-athletes/): President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign. The order will establish sweeping mandates AND direct federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, to interpret federal Title IX rules as prohibiting the participation of transgender girls […]
- ['Modi, Amit Shah Our Enemy': Did JeM, Lashkar Ally With Hamas To Fight For Kashmir? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/modi-amit-shah-our-enemy-did-jem-lashkar-ally-with-hamas-to-fight-for-kashmir-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources said Palestinian militant group Hamas has joined hands with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is a concerning development in the region’s security dynamics
- [Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Hasina’s Speech, Lodges ‘Strong Protest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bangladesh-summons-indian-envoy-over-hasinas-speech-lodges-strong-protest/): The interim government failed to contain the damage caused by irate mobs to Bangladesh founding father’s memorial in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi.
- [Violent storm destroys tents of displaced people in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/violent-storm-destroys-tents-of-displaced-people-in-gaza/): A powerful storm has swept through Gaza, worsening conditions for displaced people.
- [Israel Will Turn Over Gaza To US After War, No American Soldiers Would Be Needed: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/israel-will-turn-over-gaza-to-us-after-war-no-american-soldiers-would-be-needed-trump/): Donald Trump said that his Gaza proposal does not include US soldiers in Gaza.
- [Bhutan’s climate crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bhutans-climate-crisis/): 101 East visits Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom struggling with the climate crisis.
- [Which countries, other than the US, offer birthright citizenship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/which-countries-other-than-the-us-offer-birthright-citizenship/): At least 33 countries, mostly in the Americas, provide automatic citizenship to anyone born within their borders.
- [Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/panama-canal-denies-us-claim-of-free-passage-for-government-vessels/): Panama Canal Authority says ready to hold a dialogue with Washington, DC, regarding transit of American wartime vessels.
- [Tunisia’s Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/tunisias-ennahdha-party-slams-lengthy-jail-term-for-its-leader-ghannouchi/): Opposition party criticises ‘political trial’, saying it is reminiscent of pre-2011 revolution government.
- [Mega Terrorist Meet In PoK: LeT, JeM Host Palestinian Hamas Militants At ‘Narrative-Building’ Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/mega-terrorist-meet-in-pok-let-jem-host-palestinian-hamas-militants-at-narrative-building-rally/): According to sources, the entire event was an effort to build a narrative to equate the Gaza Strip to Jammu and Kashmir.
- [No Response Conveyed To Bangladesh On Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition, Govt Tells Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/no-response-conveyed-to-bangladesh-on-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-govt-tells-parliament/): The Minister Of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that Dhaka sought the extradition of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [Bangladesh protesters attack family home of exiled PM Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bangladesh-protesters-attack-family-home-of-exiled-pm-hasina/): Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh attacked the old family home of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [The Palestine Laboratory – EP 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/the-palestine-laboratory-ep-2/): Exposing how Israel’s sales of military technology is aiding state control around the world.
- [North Koreans ‘disappear’ amid heavy Russian casualties in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/north-koreans-disappear-amid-heavy-russian-casualties-in-ukraine-war/): South Korea’s assessment comes as Ukraine’s stout defence takes a growing toll for every square kilometre Russia seizes.
- [Sudanese relief workers in the capital fear reprisals from army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/sudanese-relief-workers-in-the-capital-fear-reprisals-from-army/): Local aid workers say they are trying to flee Khartoum out of fear the army will treat them as RSF collaborators.
- [Record-breaking snowfall disrupts daily life in northern Japan’s Hokkaido](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/record-breaking-snowfall-disrupts-daily-life-in-northern-japans-hokkaido/): The Hokkaido prefectural government said heavy snowfall has disrupted traffic and led to airport closures.
- [Iran Unveils Its Largest Naval Military Project: What We Know On 'Martyr Bahman Bagheri'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/iran-unveils-its-largest-naval-military-project-what-we-know-on-martyr-bahman-bagheri/): Described by Tangsiri as the “largest naval military project” in the history of the Islamic republic, the carrier is capable of launching long-range missiles in addition to carrying drones and helicopters.
- [Hamas Executed Gay Terrorists Within Its Ranks Who Raped Male Israeli Victims: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/hamas-executed-gay-terrorists-within-its-ranks-who-raped-male-israeli-victims-report/): In a report, it was revealed that some of the male Israeli hostages of the Oct 7 attack were raped by male Hamas fighters who were later executed
- [UK’s Grenfell Tower, site of deadly 2017 blaze, to be demolished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/uks-grenfell-tower-site-of-deadly-2017-blaze-to-be-demolished/): Some relatives of the fire victims who want the site preserved say they feel ‘ignored’ by the government.
- [Israeli Army To Help Willing Gazans To Leave Strip, Settle Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/israeli-army-to-help-willing-gazans-to-leave-strip-settle-abroad/): The development followed Trump’s shock announcement that the US plans to take over Gaza
- [Netanyahu Gifts Donald Trump A Golden Pager To 'Commemorate' Israel's Deadly Attack On Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/netanyahu-gifts-donald-trump-a-golden-pager-to-commemorate-israels-deadly-attack-on-hezbollah/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Donald Trump a golden pager and a regular pager when he called on the US President at the White House. The gift was seen as reference to Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah in 2023. Trump reportedly thanked Netanyahu for the unusual present and said “that was a great […]
- [Miami’s Jimmy Butler traded to Golden State Warriors: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/miamis-jimmy-butler-traded-to-golden-state-warriors-reports/): The trade of Butler ends a two-month standoff between the disgruntled six-time All-Star forward and the Miami Heat.
- [UN chief Guterres warns against ethnic cleansing in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/un-chief-guterres-warns-against-ethnic-cleansing-in-gaza/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
- [Neymar plays for Santos in emotional return after 12 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/neymar-plays-for-santos-in-emotional-return-after-12-years/): In a much-anticipated return to his first club Santos, the Brazilian star took to the field against Botafogo.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,078](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1078/): Here are the key developments on the 1,078th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Violent Israeli raids forcibly displace 26,000 Palestinians in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/violent-israeli-raids-forcibly-displace-26000-palestinians-in-west-bank/): Israeli military raids in two West Bank refugee camps have displaced thousands of Palestinian families since December.
- [Shashi Tharoor: Manner In Which The Us Was Deporting Indian Citizens Was "Unnecessary" | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/shashi-tharoor-manner-in-which-the-us-was-deporting-indian-citizens-was-unnecessary-news18/): ‘There is no need to handcuff illegal Indian immigrants and I’m only unhappy the U.S sent them in military plane’ says Congress leader Shashi TharoorCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said that the US has the right to deport a person if they are staying there illegally. However, he stated that the manner in which the US […]
- [Official On Row Over Handcuffed US Deportees: 'Standard Safety Protocol...They've Broken Law'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/official-on-row-over-handcuffed-us-deportees-standard-safety-protocol-theyve-broken-law/): As per the official, the immigrants were brought in handcuffs to ensure there is no scuffle between them and US officials on the flight
- [From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/from-street-names-to-textbooks-senegal-is-rewriting-french-colonial-memory/): New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.
- [Why does Trump want a US sovereign wealth fund?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/why-does-trump-want-a-us-sovereign-wealth-fund/): Trump has demanded a plan to create a sovereign wealth fund to invest in global assets – ‘perhaps with TikTok’, he said.
- [US officials walk back elements of Trump’s Gaza takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/us-officials-walk-back-elements-of-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan/): Trump’s top aides say displacement would be temporary after the United Nations warns of ethnic cleansing.
- [US Posts Video Of 'Illegal Aliens' Returning To India, Says Such People 'Will Be Removed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/us-posts-video-of-illegal-aliens-returning-to-india-says-such-people-will-be-removed/): The video of the return of 104 illegal Indian immigrants back to their country was shared by USBP on X
- ["Temporary Relocation, No US Boots on Ground..." Trump Aides Clarify On Prez’s Gaza ‘Takeover’ Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/temporary-relocation-no-us-boots-on-ground-trump-aides-clarify-on-prezs-gaza-takeover-plan/): The Trump administration appeared to backtrack on the President’s shock plan to remove Palestinians and launch a US takeover of the Gaza Strip. A day after Trump said “the US will take over” and “own” Gaza and that Palestinians would “go to other countries,” his administration sought to downplay expectations. US Secretary of State Marco […]
- [Could Trump’s tariffs upend the world’s economic order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/could-trumps-tariffs-upend-the-worlds-economic-order/): US president’s tariffs against Mexico and Canada are on hold for now, but the trade dispute with China rumbles on.
- [Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bangladesh-protesters-torch-family-home-of-ousted-pm-sheikh-hasina/): Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina’s Awami League supporters.
- [U.S. President Donald Trump Signs An Executive Order TO Ban Transgender Athletes | U.S. News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/u-s-president-donald-trump-signs-an-executive-order-to-ban-transgender-athletes-u-s-news/): | US President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Jaishankar To Give Statement In Parliament Today Over Deportation Of 104 Indians From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/jaishankar-to-give-statement-in-parliament-today-over-deportation-of-104-indians-from-us/): Post Content
- [Malaysia says forced resettlement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/malaysia-says-forced-resettlement-of-palestinians-would-be-ethnic-cleansing/): Foreign Ministry says it ‘strongly opposes’ displacement of residents from Gaza after Trump floats redevelopment plan.
- [German Skier Swept Away By Avalanche On Europe's Highest Mountain, Airbag Saves His Life | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/german-skier-swept-away-by-avalanche-on-europes-highest-mountain-airbag-saves-his-life-video/): The horrific video of the incident was captured by another skier at Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain. The victim skier survived death by a whisker and sustained injuries.
- [Hyderabad Man Gets Trafficked To Myanmar Then Imprisoned In Thailand, Family Seeks Help From MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/hyderabad-man-gets-trafficked-to-myanmar-then-imprisoned-in-thailand-family-seeks-help-from-mea/): The family members of Shaik Ashraf said that Rs 3.5 lakh was borrowed by his wife to pay off a Myanmar company and release the man
- [Bangladesh: Sheikh Mujibur’s Burnt House Dismantled Amid Demands For Ban On Awami League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/bangladesh-sheikh-mujiburs-burnt-house-dismantled-amid-demands-for-ban-on-awami-league/): The developments came amid a growing demand for a blanket ban on the political party founded by Rehman, Awami League
- [Indian-American Chandrika Tandon Wins 2025 Grammy | Grammy 2025 Updates | The Breakfast Club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/indian-american-chandrika-tandon-wins-2025-grammy-grammy-2025-updates-the-breakfast-club/): Indian-American Chandrika Tandon Wins 2025 Grammy!
- [Son Of 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Threatens To Take Kashmir From India At Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/son-of-26-11-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-threatens-to-take-kashmir-from-india-at-rally/): Hafiz Saeed is the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and his organisations LeT and JuD have been designated as terrorist organisations by both the US and the United Nations.
- [Donald Trump Tells Afghan Reporter He Can't Understand Her 'Beautiful' Accent| Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/donald-trump-tells-afghan-reporter-he-cant-understand-her-beautiful-accent-watch/): Afghan journalist Nazira Karimi asked Donald Trump about his plans for Afghanistan and whether he would recognise the Taliban government.
- [Rubio, Trump’s top diplomat, to skip G20 over ‘anti-Americanism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/rubio-trumps-top-diplomat-to-skip-g20-over-anti-americanism/): US secretary of state says he will not attend talks in South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law.
- [‘They're Doing Very Bad Things’: US Top Diplomat Marco Rubio To Skip G20 In South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/theyre-doing-very-bad-things-us-top-diplomat-marco-rubio-to-skip-g20-in-south-africa/): Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that “South Africa is confiscating land” and “certain classes of people” were being treated “very badly”.
- ['Why Am I Still Alive?' Emotional Sheikh Hasina's Message As Mob Destroys Bangladesh Founder's House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/why-am-i-still-alive-emotional-sheikh-hasinas-message-as-mob-destroys-bangladesh-founders-house/): There was reportedly a social media call for ‘Bulldozer Procession’ as Sheikh Hasina was supposed to make her address at 9 pm (BST).
- [Japan Airlines Plane Collides With Parked Delta Aircraft In US, Triggers Panic | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/japan-airlines-plane-collides-with-parked-delta-aircraft-in-us-triggers-panic-video/): The incident took place on the back of fears concerning aviation in the US following back-to-back plane crash incidents in Washington DC and Philadelphia.
- [Musk Warns 'Mysterious Drop' In Media Outlets' Revenue After Trump Govt Ends $8 Million Politico Contracts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/musk-warns-mysterious-drop-in-media-outlets-revenue-after-trump-govt-ends-8-million-politico-contracts/): Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found out about the Politico subscriptions which were worth nearly $8.4 million annually
- [‘Won’t Watch Men Beat Females’: Trump Signs Order To Bar Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/wont-watch-men-beat-females-trump-signs-order-to-bar-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports/): Trump’s Executive Order: “The war on women’s sports is over,” Trump said at a signing ceremony
- ['Doesn't Mean Boots On Ground': White House Clarifies Trump's Gaza 'Takeover' Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/doesnt-mean-boots-on-ground-white-house-clarifies-trumps-gaza-takeover-proposal/): The White House has clarified Donald Trump’s Gaza “take over” remark which drew sharp reactions, including from Hamas. Trump had proposed to “rebuild” the war-torn Palestinian territory.
- [Pakistan PM Says Want To Resolve All Issues With India Through Talks 'Including Kashmir'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/pakistan-pm-says-want-to-resolve-all-issues-with-india-through-talks-including-kashmir/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks as he reiterated his “unwavering” support for the Kashmiri people.
- [Mexico Deploys 10,000 Officers At US Border As Part Of Deal To Avoid Trump’s Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/mexico-deploys-10000-officers-at-us-border-as-part-of-deal-to-avoid-trumps-tariffs/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised she would send the country’s National Guard to reinforce the border and crack down on fentanyl smuggling.
- ['Hands And Legs Cuffed, Clothes Stolen': Deportees Describe Horrific Journey Back To India From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/hands-and-legs-cuffed-clothes-stolen-deportees-describe-horrific-journey-back-to-india-from-us/): Jaspal Singh, who was among 104 deportees brought in a US aircraft on Wednesday, claimed that their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and they were unshackled only after landing at the Amritsar airport.
- [Trump signs order to bar trans women and girls from female sports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/06/trump-signs-order-to-bar-trans-women-and-girls-from-female-sports/): LGBT rights groups condemn latest executive order directed at transgender Americans.
- [Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump’s Gaza displacement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/palestinians-react-with-fury-resignation-to-trumps-gaza-displacement-plan/): US President Trump has called for the takeover of Gaza and for Palestinians to leave – but what do they think?
- [Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/guatemala-agrees-to-increase-number-of-us-deportation-flights-it-accepts/): In 2024, roughly 66,000 people were deported from the US to Guatemala. Under Trump, that number is expected to rise.
- [Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/why-is-donald-trump-so-obsessed-with-gaza/): US president proposes taking over Strip and resettling Palestinians, prompting outrage.
- [Iran calls for OPEC to unite against potential US oil sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/05/iran-calls-for-opec-to-unite-against-potential-us-oil-sanctions/): Iranian president urges members to unite after Trump again initiates ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions campaign.
- [Trump Appointed Judge Blocks His Order Placing Thousands Of USAID Workers On Leave, Ends 30-Day Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-appointed-judge-blocks-his-order-placing-thousands-of-usaid-workers-on-leave-ends-30-day-deadline/): US District Judge Carl Nichols, appointed by US President Donald Trump himself, dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback.
- [Will the ICC be “yet another victim buried in the rubble of Gaza?”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/will-the-icc-be-yet-another-victim-buried-in-the-rubble-of-gaza/): War crimes prosecutor Reed Brody talks about what’s needed now, now that Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the ICC.
- [Indian National Arrested By US Immigration Authorities On Sexual Assault Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/indian-national-arrested-by-us-immigration-authorities-on-sexual-assault-charges/): Jaspal Singh, 29, is charged with “assault with sexual motivation”, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Seattle said.
- [Upset Over Being Asked To Switch Seats, Flyer Breaks Plane’s Window In Mid-Air Brawl | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/upset-over-being-asked-to-switch-seats-flyer-breaks-planes-window-in-mid-air-brawl-watch/): A passenger aboard a Frontier Airlines flight was angry after being asked to switch seats.
- [Trump, Japan’s Ishiba play nice despite tariff threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-japans-ishiba-play-nice-despite-tariff-threat/): Leaders pledge to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’, announce compromise on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal.
- [Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/missing-alaska-plane-found-with-all-10-people-on-board-presumed-dead/): Deadly crash is the third aviation disaster in the US in little over a week.
- [Why has Pakistan’s Punjab province imposed a complete ban on kite flying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/why-has-pakistans-punjab-province-imposed-a-complete-ban-on-kite-flying/): The new penalties will also target kite makers and transporters, in addition to those who fly kites.
- [Indian-Origin Man Gets 25 Years In Jail For Drink Driving Crash That Killed 2 Teens In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/indian-origin-man-gets-25-years-in-jail-for-drink-driving-crash-that-killed-2-teens-in-us/): On a night in May 2023, Amandeep Singh was driving at 150 km/h while drunk and under the influence of cocaine, causing a crash that killed two teen tennis players.
- [‘Like Covered In Blood’: River Near Argentina Capital Turns Red, Gives Out Putrid Stench](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/like-covered-in-blood-river-near-argentina-capital-turns-red-gives-out-putrid-stench/): The stream on the outskirts of Buenos Aires emanated a stench and woke people up in the vicinity, residents blamed pollution.
- [Elon Musk Sends Teen DOGE Recruits, Including Indian-American, To Decide Fate Of US Govt Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/elon-musk-sends-teen-doge-recruits-including-indian-american-to-decide-fate-of-us-govt-employees/): At a townhall event in Virginia, veteran federal workers said 19-year-old and fresh graduates are asking them what value they bring to the table.
- [Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-freezes-aid-to-south-africa-amid-spat-over-land-expropriation-law/): Trump’s executive order comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country would not be ‘bullied.’
- [Rare 300-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Fetches $11.3 Million In New York Auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/rare-300-year-old-stradivarius-violin-fetches-11-3-million-in-new-york-auction/): The “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius,” once owned by renowned violinists Joseph Joachim and Si-Hon Ma, fetched $11.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
- [Trump Approves Sales Of Bombs, Missiles Worth $7.4 Billion To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-approves-sales-of-bombs-missiles-worth-7-4-billion-to-israel/): The US says the sale will improve Israel’s ability to meet current and future threats and add to IAF’s abilities.
- [What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/what-does-trumps-ethnic-cleansing-proposal-mean-for-ceasefire-deal/): US president’s call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say.
- [Seeking re-election, President Daniel Noboa centres Ecuador’s crime wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/seeking-re-election-president-daniel-noboa-centres-ecuadors-crime-wave/): From prison riots to power outages, Daniel Noboa’s first term has set the stage for tough battles ahead.
- [‘Joe, You’re Fired’: In Tit For Tat Move, Donald Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/joe-youre-fired-in-tit-for-tat-move-donald-trump-revokes-bidens-security-clearance/): Trump said his predecessor does not need access to classified information and revoked his security clearances.
- [Alaska Air Disaster: Missing Plane Found Wrecked On Sea Ice, No Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/alaska-air-disaster-missing-plane-found-wrecked-on-sea-ice-no-survivors/): A Bering Air commuter plane bound for Nome crashed on sea ice, killing all 10 aboard.
- [Trump Cuts South Africa’s Aid, Citing Land Law Which He Claims Targets White Farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-cuts-south-africas-aid-citing-land-law-which-he-claims-targets-white-farmers/): Citing land expropriation concerns, Trump halted US aid to South Africa and accused its government of racial discrimination against Afrikaner farmers.
- [Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-strips-biden-of-security-clearance-access-to-intelligence-briefings/): US president says ‘no need’ for predecessor to have access to classified information.
- [Talha Saeed’s Speech On Kashmir And India Guided By Pakistan Army As Part Of Strategy: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/talha-saeeds-speech-on-kashmir-and-india-guided-by-pakistan-army-as-part-of-strategy-sources-to-news18/): While speaking out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah at the rally where Hamas representatives were present too, Talha Saeed also demanded that his father Hafiz Saeed be released and promised to ‘liberate Kashmir from India at any cost’
- [Madras HC Slams Chennai Airport Customs For Seizing Sri Lankan Woman’s ‘Thaali Kodi’, Calls It Annihilation Of Hindu Culture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/madras-hc-slams-chennai-airport-customs-for-seizing-sri-lankan-womans-thaali-kodi-calls-it-annihilation-of-hindu-culture/): The court held that the confiscation of the gold jewellery from the petitioner, Thanushika, was illegal and directed the immediate release of the ornaments
- [Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/protests-continue-in-slovakia-against-pm-ficos-pro-russia-stance/): Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.
- [Why is Trump pulling the plug on USAID?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/why-is-trump-pulling-the-plug-on-usaid/): Thousands of employees have been placed on leave and aid recipients in more than 130 countries have been left in limbo.
- [Syrian whistleblower ‘Caesar’ reveals himself to Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/syrian-whistleblower-caesar-reveals-himself-to-al-jazeera/): Syrian whistleblower “Caesar” has revealed his identity to the world in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera.
- [Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: LaLiga – team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid-laliga-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): A look at the Madrid derby as LaLiga leaders and defending champions Real host second-placed Atletico on Saturday.
- [As Trump’s anti-migrant push gains steam, advocates urge Canada to act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/as-trumps-anti-migrant-push-gains-steam-advocates-urge-canada-to-act/): Rights advocates say Canada, by upholding deal curbing asylum at US border, is ‘complicit’ in Trump’s migrant crackdown.
- [Bangladesh Navy Chief Meets Pak COAS In Rawalpindi As Military Diplomacy Between The Two Nations Intensifies | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/bangladesh-navy-chief-meets-pak-coas-in-rawalpindi-as-military-diplomacy-between-the-two-nations-intensifies-exclusive-details/): Last month, Pakistani ISI’s Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar and other senior officials visited Dhaka
- [Hamas Names 3 Hostages To Be Freed Under Ceasefire Deal On Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/hamas-names-3-hostages-to-be-freed-under-ceasefire-deal-on-saturday/): Hamas on Friday announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- ['Close It Down': Donald Trump Demands USAID Closure Amid Democrats' Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/close-it-down-donald-trump-demands-usaid-closure-amid-democrats-protest/): Democrats in Congress say it would be unconstitutional for Trump to shut down government agencies without the greenlight from the legislature
- ['Back To Plastic': US President Trump Slams Eco-Friendly Paper Straws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/back-to-plastic-us-president-trump-slams-eco-friendly-paper-straws/): Donald Trump pledged action against paper straws, which are unpopular with many consumers but create less plastic pollution.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Israel To Release 183 Inmates In Fifth Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/gaza-ceasefire-deal-israel-to-release-183-inmates-in-fifth-hostage-prisoner-swap-with-hamas/): Among those to be released are 18 serving life sentences, 54 with lengthy sentences, and 111 from Gaza who were arrested after October 7
- [UK Demands Access To Encrypted Data Stored By Apple Users In Cloud Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/uk-demands-access-to-encrypted-data-stored-by-apple-users-in-cloud-service/): The request was made by the Home Office under the Investigatory Powers Act, which legally prevents the details of such notices from being made public
- [After Meta And Google, Accenture Scraps Diversity And Inclusion Goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/after-meta-and-google-accenture-scraps-diversity-and-inclusion-goals/): The company will start “sunsetting” the diversity goals it set in 2017, along with career development programs for “people of specific demographic groups”, said the memo from CEO Julie Sweet.
- [Nearly 11,000 Migrants Deported From US To Mexico Since Trump Took Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/nearly-11000-migrants-deported-from-us-to-mexico-since-trump-took-office/): Earlier this week, Sheinbaum reached a deal with Trump to pause threatened tariffs on Mexican goods in exchange for deploying thousands of National Guard police to the country’s northern border
- [Justin Trudeau Says Donald Trump's Talk Of Absorbing Canada A 'Real Thing': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/justin-trudeau-says-donald-trumps-talk-of-absorbing-canada-a-real-thing-report/): Trudeau made the remarks during a closed-door session of business and labor leaders on how best to respond to Trump’s threats of tariffs on Canadian imports
- [‘Denying our truth’: Fighting residential school denialism in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/denying-our-truth-fighting-residential-school-denialism-in-canada/): Rejecting the full history of the institutions and the harms Indigenous children faced is a form of hate, survivors say.
- [Why has Trump hit the world criminal court with sanctions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/why-has-trump-hit-the-world-criminal-court-with-sanctions/): Asset freezes, travel bans against International Criminal Court officials ordered in protest against Netanyahu warrant.
- ["No Hezbollah In Government..." Lebanon President Distances Himself From Trump Envoy's "Red Line"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/no-hezbollah-in-government-lebanon-president-distances-himself-from-trump-envoys-red-line/): US Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasized that Hezbollah’s involvement in Lebanon’s government is a “red line” for the Trump administration. She expressed gratitude to Israel for defeating Hezbollah and highlighted US efforts to prevent Iran from funding terror proxies. Ortagus also affirmed the US commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Amid Hezbollah’s […]
- [Bangladesh Interim Govt Warns Of Action Against Vandalism, Blames Ex-PM Hasina | The Hard Facts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/bangladesh-interim-govt-warns-of-action-against-vandalism-blames-ex-pm-hasina-the-hard-facts/): Bangladesh’s interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Friday it will contain vandalism and arson taking place across the country amid concern from a major Bangladeshi opposition political party and neighboring India over attacks on a historic house linked to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Mobs targeting supporters of Hasina have vandalized […]
- [Israeli army demolishes homes in Jenin, continues raids across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/israeli-army-demolishes-homes-in-jenin-continues-raids-across-west-bank/): Israeli forces demolish houses in Jenin refugee camp, local sources report, as assault continues for third week.
- [Man City name Ballon d’Or winner Rodri in squad for Champions League run in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/man-city-name-ballon-dor-winner-rodri-in-squad-for-champions-league-run-in/): Manchester City include Rodri in their Champions League squad as hopes rise of return from injury this season.
- [World leader react to Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/world-leader-react-to-trump-sanctions-on-international-criminal-court/): Countries condemn US sanctions on the ICC alleging impunity for serious crimes and weakening international law.
- ['Made In Individual Capacity': India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Amid Sheikh Hasina's Speech Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/made-in-individual-capacity-india-summons-bangladesh-envoy-amid-sheikh-hasinas-speech-row/): The MEA clarified that Hasina’s remarks were made in her “individual capacity” and that India has “no role to play.”
- [Why Did US Use Military Aircraft To Deport Indians? MEA Says…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/why-did-us-use-military-aircraft-to-deport-indians-mea-says/): On Tuesday, a US military aircraft landed at Amritsar airport with 104 handcuffed Indians with shackled legs.
- [“85 Islamic State Fighters Killed in 2 Days” in Somalia Offensive, Puntland Army Seizes “50 Bases”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/85-islamic-state-fighters-killed-in-2-days-in-somalia-offensive-puntland-army-seizes-50-bases/): Forces from Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive. The group hopes their campaign against the IS will draw increased international support, according to officials and Reuters reporters.The advances come against an IS faction that has gained in importance and was the target last week of […]
- [New York Temporarily Shutters Bird Markets After Seven Cases Of Avian Flu Detected In City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/new-york-temporarily-shutters-bird-markets-after-seven-cases-of-avian-flu-detected-in-city/): The order came after seven cases of bird flu were found in poultry during routine inspections of live bird markets in the New York City boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
- [UK’s Royal Navy Expands Ceremonial Dress Code To Include Saris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/uks-royal-navy-expands-ceremonial-dress-code-to-include-saris/): Lance Corporal Jack Kanani recently made the announcement of the update to the dress code as part of the force’s wider “Cultural Equivalent” initiative.
- [“Dehumanisation of Palestinians is so normalised,” Poet Mohammed El Kurd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/dehumanisation-of-palestinians-is-so-normalised-poet-mohammed-el-kurd/): Marc Lamont Hill discusses the dehumanisation of Palestinians with author and poet Mohammed El-Kurd.
- ["Tremendous Fraud" Trump To Keep Only 294 of 10,000 USAID Staff, Mocks Their 'Ridiculous' Projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/tremendous-fraud-trump-to-keep-only-294-of-10000-usaid-staff-mocks-their-ridiculous-projects/): The Trump administration has unveiled plans to slash USAID’s global workforce of over 10,000 to fewer than 300 employees, sources told Reuters. The cuts would leave just 12 staff in the Africa bureau and eight in the Asia bureau, effectively dismantling the agency. Former USAID chief J. Brian Atwood, who led the agency for six […]
- [Frontline of Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/frontline-of-care/): People & Power explores the role of Lebanese citizens in the absence of the state.
- [Hungary to ban pro-democracy groups, media outlets receiving US aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/hungary-to-ban-pro-democracy-groups-media-outlets-receiving-us-aid/): Under Orban, Hungary has for years enacted crackdowns on NGOs and the country’s independent media.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,079](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1079/): Here are the key developments on the 1,079th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Bangladesh Interim Govt Warns Of Action Against Vandalism, Blames Ex-PM Hasina For Havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/bangladesh-interim-govt-warns-of-action-against-vandalism-blames-ex-pm-hasina-for-havoc/): Mobs targeting supporters of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina have vandalized homes and businesses in various parts of the country since Wednesday night.
- [India Raised Concerns With US Over Treatment Of Indians On Deportation Flight: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/india-raised-concerns-with-us-over-treatment-of-indians-on-deportation-flight-sources/): Earlier today, the MEA said that the issue of “mistreatment of deportees” is “valid” and emphasised they will keep addressing any instances of mistreatment that come to their attention.
- ['Iran Made Concessions, Trump Tore Up Nuclear Deal' | Khamenei Says 'Unwise' To Negotiate With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/iran-made-concessions-trump-tore-up-nuclear-deal-khamenei-says-unwise-to-negotiate-with-us/): Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, warned against negotiations with the US, calling them unwise and dishonorable, emphasizing that problems won’t be solved this way. Khamenei criticized the US for attempting to “redraw” the world map, referencing President Trump’s plans for Gaza. He also vowed reciprocal actions if the US or Israel escalated attacks on Iran. […]
- [Trump Administration Plans To Cut USAID Staff Worldwide, Reducing Workforce To Under 300](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trump-administration-plans-to-cut-usaid-staff-worldwide-reducing-workforce-to-under-300/): The plan would leave fewer than 300 staffers on the job out of what are currently 8,000 direct hires and contractors
- [Small Aircraft Crashes Into Vehicles In Brazil’s Sao Paulo, 2 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/small-aircraft-crashes-into-vehicles-in-brazils-sao-paulo-2-killed/): A piece of the plane hit a bus, injuring one woman inside, while a motorcyclist was struck by another piece of wreckage, the firefighters’ statement said. Both were receiving medical care.
- [Fact check: Did Clinton set the precedent for mass federal worker buyouts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/fact-check-did-clinton-set-the-precedent-for-mass-federal-worker-buyouts/): In early 1990s, Clinton signed an act allowing $25,000 buyouts for federal workers. How does Trump’s approach differ?
- [Thousands of Palestinians flee Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/thousands-of-palestinians-flee-israeli-raids-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli raids have pushed thousands of Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
- [UN warns against regional spread of DR Congo conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/un-warns-against-regional-spread-of-dr-congo-conflict/): ‘Worst may be yet to come’ says UN human rights chief as DRC and Rwanda deny responsibility and blame one another.
- [US demands Hezbollah be omitted from Lebanon government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/us-demands-hezbollah-be-omitted-from-lebanon-government/): Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus says armed group has been defeated and is no longer a threat.
- [ICC Vows To ‘Provide Justice’ Despite Trump Sanctions For ‘Illegitimate’ US, Israel Probes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/icc-vows-to-provide-justice-despite-trump-sanctions-for-illegitimate-us-israel-probes/): US President Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court’s “illegitimate and baseless” probes targeting US and Israel. Trump signed an executive order to this effect on Feb. 6 and said The Hague had “abused its power” by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli PM.The order says the US will impose “tangible and significant consequences” […]
- [From Condoms In Afghanistan To Promoting Atheism In Nepal: USAID's Controversial Spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/from-condoms-in-afghanistan-to-promoting-atheism-in-nepal-usaids-controversial-spending/): USAID’s spending on projects that, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio described, appear unrelated to US interests, has sparked outrage both domestically and internationally
- [China blasts US as Panama quits Belt and Road Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/china-blasts-us-as-panama-quits-belt-and-road-initiative/): Amid pressure from the US, Panama is first Latin American country to leave Beijing’s global infrastructure club.
- [80 Killed As  Rival Paramilitaries Fight In Southern Sudan, Says UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/80-killed-as-rival-paramilitaries-fight-in-southern-sudan-says-un/): The United Nations warned Thursday that two southern Sudan states were “on the brink of catastrophe” after a recent eruption of violence reportedly killed at least 80 people in one city. n18oc_crux
- [‘Not All US Illegal Immigrants Are Poor, Some Own 100 Acres Here’: Punjab DSP Blames Peer Pressure | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/not-all-us-illegal-immigrants-are-poor-some-own-100-acres-here-punjab-dsp-blames-peer-pressure-exclusive/): Devinder Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Punjab’s Tanda, “It is peer pressure at work. Basically, it is copycat syndrome. They see those around them going to foreign countries and decide to join them.”
- [Netanyahu Hails Trump's "Day After Hamas" Plan, Rubio Reveals "Interim" Blueprint for Gazans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/netanyahu-hails-trumps-day-after-hamas-plan-rubio-reveals-interim-blueprint-for-gazans/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gaza is “not habitable” due to hazards like unexploded weapons and urged regional countries to help rebuild. He emphasized that people must live elsewhere during rebuilding. Rubio also highlighted President Trump’s proposal for Gaza, calling it a push to get countries with economic and technological resources to […]
- [Meghan Markle Was Accused Of Flirting With Prince William Due To Her Constant 'Hugs & Kisses': New Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/meghan-markle-was-accused-of-flirting-with-prince-william-due-to-her-constant-hugs-kisses-new-book/): Meghan’s spontaneous nature clashed with the more reserved personality of William, which, according to Quinn, only added to the awkwardness of the situation
- [Bringing Back Nation's Lost Stature, Working Unitedly With US On Agenda Of Canadian PM Candidate Ruby Dhalla | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/bringing-back-nations-lost-stature-working-unitedly-with-us-on-agenda-of-canadian-pm-candidate-ruby-dhalla-exclusive/): Considering she is an immigrant herself, Dhalla highlights the need to distinguish between legal and illegal immigrants
- ['Real Cancer Is Gangs Working To Send People Illegally': India To Take Up Deportation Issue With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/real-cancer-is-gangs-working-to-send-people-illegally-india-to-take-up-deportation-issue-with-us/): Post Content
- ['Normalise Indian Hate': Staffer At Musk's DOGE Quits After Old 'Racist' Posts Resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/normalise-indian-hate-staffer-at-musks-doge-quits-after-old-racist-posts-resurface/): Reports indicate that Elez has strong connections with Musk and worked as a software engineer at both X and SpaceX, companies owned by Musk.
- [Elon Musk is a global problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/elon-musk-is-a-global-problem/): The far-right billionaire seems to be trying to replicate all across the world what he already has achieved in the US.
- [Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/iran-dismisses-talks-with-us-as-it-blasts-new-sanctions/): Iran said the US sanctions will prevent it from conducting legitimate trade with partners.
- [Canelo Alvarez drops Jake Paul fight to sign Saudi Arabia deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/canelo-alvarez-drops-jake-paul-fight-to-sign-saudi-arabia-deal/): Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has dropped plans to fight Jake Paul by signing with Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia.
- ["500 Troops, 8 Waves of Attacks..." Ukraine "Advances 5 Km" in New Kursk Offensive, Russia Jolted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/500-troops-8-waves-of-attacks-ukraine-advances-5-km-in-new-kursk-offensive-russia-jolted/): Russia claimed to have foiled a Ukrainian counter-offensive in the Kursk Region, repelling all attacks on February 6. This came soon after the Russian defence ministry said that Kyiv’s army had launched a fresh offensive in the border region.Russia’s defence ministry said Ukraine launched eight waves of attacks near the villages of Ulanok and Cherkasskaya […]
- [Fact Check: Did Moderna’s CEO Confess To Making A COVID Vaccine Before The Pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/fact-check-did-modernas-ceo-confess-to-making-a-covid-vaccine-before-the-pandemic/): The claim that Moderna’s CEO confessed to creating a COVID vaccine before the pandemic is false. His remarks at Davos 2023 referred to the company’s overall production numbers in 2019 and the massive scale-up needed when the pandemic hit
- [River in Argentina turns blood red](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/river-in-argentina-turns-blood-red/): A river near Argentina’s capital has turned blood red, alarming residents and prompting officials to investigate.
- [Philippines’ Duterte mulls presidential bid amid impeachment fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/philippines-duterte-mulls-presidential-bid-amid-impeachment-fight/): Sara Duterte impeached over allegedly threatening to kill the president, violating the constitution and corruption.
- [Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trumps-fear-mongering-on-south-africas-land-reform-exposes-his-hypocrisy/): Trump suggests land justice in South Africa is a threat, but many US land seizures are all necessary and just.
- [How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/how-grand-theft-auto-is-helping-nigerians-survive-rampant-police-abuse/): ‘Cops and robbers’-type online gameplay is helping young people re-enact and process real-life challenges with police.
- [Trump’s foul solution to the Palestinian problem was aided by Biden, too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trumps-foul-solution-to-the-palestinian-problem-was-aided-by-biden-too/): The US president finally said out loud what his predecessors always tried to hide behind more agreeable language.
- [As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/as-greece-declares-emergency-over-santorini-earthquakes-whats-next/): The island has been experiencing near-constant tremors since late January, with thousands of earthquakes recorded.
- [Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager celebrating Lebanon attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/netanyahu-gifts-trump-golden-pager-celebrating-lebanon-attacks/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given US President Donald Trump a golden pager.
- ['Law & Order Situation': Group Trespasses Premises Of Indian Consulate in Seattle, Authorities Called In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/law-order-situation-group-trespasses-premises-of-indian-consulate-in-seattle-authorities-called-in/): Unidentified individuals trespassed into the Indian Consulate in Seattle after office hours, despite requests to leave. Local authorities were called, and further action is being taken.
- [India cuts key interest rate for first time since 2020 amid slowing growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/india-cuts-key-interest-rate-for-first-time-since-2020-amid-slowing-growth/): Reserve Bank of India announces first rate cut in nearly five years as world’s most populous nation faces slowdown.
- [What’s behind Trump’s ban on transgender women in US women’s sports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/whats-behind-trumps-ban-on-transgender-women-in-us-womens-sports/): The directive could strip federal funding from schools that allow trans women and girls to compete in women’s events.
- [What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/what-are-rare-earth-minerals-why-does-us-president-trump-want-ukraines/): The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.
- [Strong winds and heavy rain pummelling Gaza’s survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-pummelling-gazas-survivors/): Winter weather conditions are worsening the plight of Palestinians sheltering among the enclave’s ruins.
- [Trump sanctions ‘illegitimate’ International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trump-sanctions-illegitimate-international-criminal-court/): The US president ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members.
- [‘Inhuman’: As Modi visits Trump, outrage over shackled Indian deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/inhuman-as-modi-visits-trump-outrage-over-shackled-indian-deportees/): On Wednesday, the US deported 104 Indians on the longest such military flight used so far, before Modi’s visit.
- [US Formally Seizes Second Plane Belonging To Venezuelan President Maduro. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/us-formally-seizes-second-plane-belonging-to-venezuelan-president-maduro-heres-why/): The latest plane seized is a Dassault Falcon 200EX with the tail number YV-3360 and was under US sanctions.
- [‘That Was A Great Operation’: Trump To Netanyahu After Receiving 'Golden Pager' As Gift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/that-was-a-great-operation-trump-to-netanyahu-after-receiving-golden-pager-as-gift/): Israel’s Mossad had conducted one of the most daring operations in the history to use pagers as explosives against Hezbollah militants.
- [Trump's FBI Nominee Kash Patel's Senate Confirmation: 'Enemies List’ Rocks Vote Delayed | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trumps-fbi-nominee-kash-patels-senate-confirmation-enemies-list-rocks-vote-delayed-n18g/): US Senate Democrats forced a week-long delay in the confirmation process for Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director over two alleged “enemies lists”.Patel, a former Trump administration lawyer, is accused of promoting a list of Trump’s political adversaries and endorsing retribution against them, raising serious concerns about his fitness for the role. n18oc_worldMobile App – […]
- [Who Is Meher Afroz Shaon, Bangladeshi Actress Arrested For Treason After Her Home Was Burnt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/who-is-meher-afroz-shaon-bangladeshi-actress-arrested-for-treason-after-her-home-was-burnt/): Meher Afroz Shaon, a Bangladeshi actress, was arrested for treason. Her family’s house near Norundi railway station in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila was burned down before her arrest. The house belonged to her father, Mohammad Ali, an engineer
- [What Is Darien Gap? A Dangerous 97 KM Forest Area Which Migrants Cross To Reach US Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/what-is-darien-gap-a-dangerous-97-km-forest-area-which-migrants-cross-to-reach-us-border/): When migrants try to illegally enter the United States, they often go through dangerous crossings which include the deadly Darien Gap which is a vast jungle between Colombia and Panama.
- [Trump’s gutting of USAID sends chill through Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/trumps-gutting-of-usaid-sends-chill-through-southeast-asia/): NGOs across Southeast Asia say they will struggle to continue their work without US funding.
- [US Imposes Sanctions On Indian Company, Nationals For Shipping Iranian Oil To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/us-imposes-sanctions-on-indian-company-nationals-for-shipping-iranian-oil-to-china/): On Thursday, the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions on the firms and people who were working in a network to facilitate the shipment of Iranian oil to China
- [Bering Air Flight Carrying 10 People Disappears From Radar Near Nome, Alaska: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/bering-air-flight-carrying-10-people-disappears-from-radar-near-nome-alaska-report/): A Bering Air flight with 10 people onboard went missing near Nome, Alaska, while en route from Unalakleet. Search efforts are underway.
- [Santorini Hit By 'Hundreds Of Earthquakes', Greece Declares State Of Emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/santorini-hit-by-hundreds-of-earthquakes-greece-declares-state-of-emergency/): Santorini Earthquake: This comes after a magnitude 5.2 tremor- the most powerful recorded since activity started on January 31- struck late Wednesday.
- [AI-Driven, Personalised Vaccine Shows Good Results In Treating Late-Stage Kidney Cancer: Nature Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/07/ai-driven-personalised-vaccine-shows-good-results-in-treating-late-stage-kidney-cancer-nature-study/): In the latest study, researchers found the main genetic mutations in renal cell cancer, possibly by using artificial intelligence (AI). The scientists injected mRNA vaccine made against proteins produced by these mutations in cancer.
- [South Africa ‘Fears’ Trump Might Scrap AGOA Deal After USAID Fund Halt Amid Tensions Over Land Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/south-africa-fears-trump-might-scrap-agoa-deal-after-usaid-fund-halt-amid-tensions-over-land-law/): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law that allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities — namely White farmers — without compensation, as well as the country’s stance against Israel and its war in Gaza.Trump said in the order the […]
- [Watch: Drone Footage Shows Destruction In North Gaza After Israeli Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/watch-drone-footage-shows-destruction-in-north-gaza-after-israeli-withdrawal-from-netzarim-corridor/): Drone footage captured the devastation near Gaza’s Netzarim corridor after Israel’s withdrawal on Feb. 9. The pullout followed a prisoner-hostage swap between Israel and Hamas. A Hamas official confirmed Israel’s complete withdrawal from the corridor’s eastern part, celebrating it as a victory while deploying police to manage returning Palestinians. n18oc_crux
- [Florida police catch suspected drug dealer on horseback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/florida-police-catch-suspected-drug-dealer-on-horseback/): ‘Get that bad man.’ Newly-released bodycam video shows police on horseback in Jacksonville, Florida.
- [Israel withdraws from Netzarim Corridor as part of Gaza ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/israel-withdraws-from-netzarim-corridor-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire-agreement/): The Israeli military has left behind massive destruction after withdrawing from the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.
- [Slave Scammers | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/slave-scammers-true-crime-reports/): Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in scamming farms across Southeast Asia.
- [Displaced Gazans Return To ‘Devastated’ North Gaza As Israel Withdraws From Netzarim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/displaced-gazans-return-to-devastated-north-gaza-as-israel-withdraws-from-netzarim/): On February 9, Palestinians displaced by the Gaza conflict moved north as the Israeli army withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor. This corridor, once a military zone, had been described as a “death trap” by Al Jazeera. The IDF’s pullout followed the fifth prisoner-hostage swap between Israel and Hamas on February 8. n18oc_crux
- [Ecuador votes in presidential election led by Daniel Noboa, Luisa Gonzalez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/ecuador-votes-in-presidential-election-led-by-daniel-noboa-luisa-gonzalez/): The vote is effectively a referendum on 37-year-old incumbent Daniel Noboa.
- [Indian forces kill 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/indian-forces-kill-31-suspected-maoist-rebels-in-chhattisgarh-state/): Two security personnel also killed in deadliest combat this year and the second major fight in less than a month.
- [Kremlin Reacts To Reports Of Trump-Putin Call, Says Cannot 'Confirm Or Deny'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/kremlin-reacts-to-reports-of-trump-putin-call-says-cannot-confirm-or-deny/): Washington and Moscow have not officially confirmed any communication between the leaders since Trump took office on a pledge to swiftly end the Ukraine fighting
- [Chile president imposed curfews amid state of emergency in wildfire-affected regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/chile-president-imposed-curfews-amid-state-of-emergency-in-wildfire-affected-regions/): Chile declared a state of emergency in Nuble and Maule on Feb 6 due to wildfires. President Boric announced curfews to protect life, forests, and properties, warning arsonists of 20 years in prison. Authorities reported 15 active fires, worsened by temperatures over 40°C, and over 60 arrests were made in connection. n18oc_crux
- [‘Guess What, We’ll Do The Job’: Israel's Netanyahu Wants To Execute Donald Trump’s Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/guess-what-well-do-the-job-israels-netanyahu-wants-to-execute-donald-trumps-gaza-plan/): Netanyahu said that Donald Trump’s Gaza “rebuilding” proposal is the “first fresh idea” he heard in years with regards to the coastal enclave.
- [Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/israeli-forces-withdraw-from-gazas-netzarim-corridor/): Withdrawal from corridor, which cut off northern Gaza from rest of Strip, is part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal.
- [Israel kills eight-month-pregnant woman in occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/israel-kills-eight-month-pregnant-woman-in-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Israeli forces open fire on a family at Nur Shams camp, killing a Palestinian woman and critically injuring her husband.
- [‘Will Allow Only Those To Return…’ Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As US Eyes Big Israel Arms Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/will-allow-only-those-to-return-netanyahu-backs-trumps-gaza-plan-as-us-eyes-big-israel-arms-aid/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza the “first fresh idea in years.”“It has the potential to change everything in Gaza,” says Netanyahu, speaking to Fox News’ Mark Levin in a pre-recorded interview.It is the third interview granted to a friendly media outlet during the six-day trip […]
- [Pakistan: Imran Khan's Party Rules Out Possibility Of Resuming Talks With Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/pakistan-imran-khans-party-rules-out-possibility-of-resuming-talks-with-govt/): Imran Khan’s PTI refused to attend the fourth round of talks citing the government’s failure to form a judicial commission to probe the May 9 riots and November 2024 protests.
- [Stay In India, Modi Government Provides Enough Opportunities: Jalandhar Man Deported From US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/stay-in-india-modi-government-provides-enough-opportunities-jalandhar-man-deported-from-us-exclusive/): Ratinder Singh to News18: “We entered the US illegally via Mexico. The minute we reached Mexico, the border patrol team caught us and sent us in detention for 19 days.”
- [Israeli Army Completes Its Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor In Gaza: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/israeli-army-completes-its-withdrawal-from-netzarim-corridor-in-gaza-hamas/): The full withdrawal of troops from the corridor took place a day after Hamas and Israel conducted their fifth hostage-prisoner swap
- [‘Like They Came From Concentration Camps’ Freed ‘Emaciated’ Hostages Compared To Holocaust Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/like-they-came-from-concentration-camps-freed-emaciated-hostages-compared-to-holocaust-survivors/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night threatened Hamas with elimination following the release of three Israeli hostages in emaciated condition earlier in the day, vowing to destroy the Palestinian Islamist terror group.Netanyahu described the organization as “monsters” and said US President Donald Trump agreed with him that Hamas must not remain in power in […]
- [Intruding Monkey Leads To Nation-Wide Blackout In Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/intruding-monkey-leads-to-nation-wide-blackout-in-sri-lanka/): The power outage, which began around 11:30 am (0600 GMT), had yet to be fully restored after three hours.
- [One dead after landslide hits China’s Sichuan province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/one-dead-after-landslide-hits-chinas-sichuan-province/): Rescue efforts continue to find at least 28 missing people as landslide buries nearly a dozen homes.
- [How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/how-do-global-perceptions-of-africa-affect-the-continent/): We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.
- [Bangladesh Launches Major Crackdown On Sheikh Hasina's Loyalists, Calls It 'Operation Devil Hunt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/bangladesh-launches-major-crackdown-on-sheikh-hasinas-loyalists-calls-it-operation-devil-hunt/): The operation was launched after a group was students was allegedly attacked by “gangs” linked to former PM Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted last year.
- [Freed Israeli Hostage, Waiting To See Wife, Daughters, Finds They Were Killed By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/freed-israeli-hostage-waiting-to-see-wife-daughters-finds-they-were-killed-by-hamas/): Eli Sharabi, freed after 490 days in Hamas captivity, returned home only to learn that his wife, daughters, and brother were killed in the October 7 attack.
- [Indians Deported From USA | Deported Indian Says, We Have No Complain From The Indian Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/indians-deported-from-usa-deported-indian-says-we-have-no-complain-from-the-indian-govt/): | Deported from US, Ratinder speaks out in an exclusive interaction with CNNNews18 Manoj Kumar Gupta, says “We’re ourselves at fault, not Indian govt. We need help, not blame” News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Say Cheese, Embrace Snow And Festivities: Why A Swiss Winter Vacation Should Be On Your Bucket List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/say-cheese-embrace-snow-and-festivities-why-a-swiss-winter-vacation-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/): Dreaming of your next vacation? Start planning now for a snowy escape to Switzerland, where winter transforms the Alps into a wonderland. From snow-covered peaks to cozy cheese fondue and festive Christmas markets, Swiss Decembers are pure magic.
- [German police break up pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/german-police-break-up-pro-palestinian-protest-in-berlin/): Video shows German police violently dispersing protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin.
- [Kosovo votes in election seen as referendum on PM Albin Kurti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/kosovo-votes-in-election-seen-as-referendum-on-pm-albin-kurti/): The polls will determine who leads Kosovo’s stalled normalisation talks with neighbouring Serbia.
- [Dozens missing in China landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/dozens-missing-in-china-landslide/): A search and rescue operation is underway in China after a landslide buried homes in Sichuan province.
- [Freed Israeli, Thai hostages Reunite With Families After Months-long Gaza Captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/freed-israeli-thai-hostages-reunite-with-families-after-months-long-gaza-captivity/): Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Feb. 8 reunited with their families after 15 months in captivity. Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy appeared weak and were taken to hospitals in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, five Thai hostages freed on Jan. 30 arrived in Bangkok on Feb. 9, reuniting with their families. n18oc_crux
- [Israel Releases Before-After Pictures Showing 'Frail, Pale' Condition Of Hostages: 'There Are No Words'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/israel-releases-before-after-pictures-showing-frail-pale-condition-of-hostages-there-are-no-words/): Hamas made the three hostages make a public statement before a crowd in Gaza ahead of their release. The emaciated and frail condition of the abductees sparked concern in Israel.
- [Dricus du Plessis beats Sean Strickland, defends title at UFC 312](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/dricus-du-plessis-beats-sean-strickland-defends-title-at-ufc-312/): The South African retains his middleweight belt with a unanimous decision over a bloodied Strickland in Sydney.
- [‘Truly thankful’: Thai captives return to Bangkok after over a year in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/truly-thankful-thai-captives-return-to-bangkok-after-over-a-year-in-gaza/): The five men were released last month in southern Gaza as part of ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.
- [Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘founding father’ and first president, dies aged 95](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/sam-nujoma-namibias-founding-father-and-first-president-dies-aged-95/): Nujoma was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
- [Benjamin Netanyahu “is not interested in the second stage”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/benjamin-netanyahu-is-not-interested-in-the-second-stage/): Netanyahu “is not interested in the second stage” of the ceasefire deal, according to laywer Mohammad Dahleh.
- [From survivor to detective: A life fighting child sexual abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/from-survivor-to-detective-a-life-fighting-child-sexual-abuse/): After being abused by his grandfather, Robert Shilling went on to help rescue thousands of children.
- ['Utterly Insane': Elon Musk Claims $50 Billion Treasury Fraud After US Judge Blocks DOGE Data Access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/utterly-insane-elon-musk-claims-50-billion-treasury-fraud-after-us-judge-blocks-doge-data-access/): Musk protested against a US judge’s order halting his DOGE team from accessing personal and financial data stored at the Treasury Department. The DOGE is tasked with cutting federal costs.
- [British PM Keir Starmer Sacks Minister Over 'Badly Misjudged' Comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/british-pm-keir-starmer-sacks-minister-over-badly-misjudged-comments/): Starmer dismissed Andrew Gwynne as a junior health minister following anti-semitic, racist and sexist remarks made by the latter. Gwynne has also been suspended from the Labour Party.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,081](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1081/): Here are the key developments on the 1,081st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [What happens to Palestinians if UNRWA collapses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/what-happens-to-palestinians-if-unrwa-collapses/): UNRWA has been a lifeline for millions of Palestinian refugees. What happens to them if it shuts down?
- [After Biden, Trump Revokes Security Clearances For Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/after-biden-trump-revokes-security-clearances-for-antony-blinken-jake-sullivan/): Trump also revoked the clearances of Biden’s Deputy General Lisa Monaco, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the latter two leading cases against him.
- [Why Is Opposition Outraged Over Handcuffs On Indian Illegal Immigrants | Trump Deportation | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/why-is-opposition-outraged-over-handcuffs-on-indian-illegal-immigrants-trump-deportation-news18/): | Why is opposition outraged over handcuffs on Indian illegal immigrants that were deported from US n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico After They Pledge To Boost Border Enforcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/trump-agrees-to-pause-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico-after-they-pledge-to-boost-border-enforcement/): | Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza News | Donald Trump Remarks On Gaza Sparks A Global Outage | Gaza War | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/gaza-news-donald-trump-remarks-on-gaza-sparks-a-global-outage-gaza-war-world-360-news18/): | Trump digs in on Gaza takeover and Palestinian resettlement n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Emboldened By Trump, Thousands Demand Overthrow Of Iranian Govt; 'Your Demise Has Arrived'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/emboldened-by-trump-thousands-demand-overthrow-of-iranian-govt-your-demise-has-arrived/): The Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), which is banned in Iran, organised the protest. Two NCRI members face imminent execution and six more have been sentenced to death.
- [7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Caribbean, Tsunami Warnings Issued In Several Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/7-6-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-caribbean-tsunami-warnings-issued-in-several-islands/): The US National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands following the 7.6-magnitude earthquake. Cuba has requested people to leave beachfront areas.
- [41 Killed In Bus-Truck Collision In Southern Mexico, 18 Skulls Recovered From Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/41-killed-in-bus-truck-collision-in-southern-mexico-18-skulls-recovered-from-spot/): A bus collided with a truck in southern Mexico’s Tabasco state, killing 41 people as the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Recovery efforts were underway.
- [Trump Says He Spoke To Russia's Putin, Says He Wants To 'See People Stop Dying' In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/trump-says-he-spoke-to-russias-putin-says-he-wants-to-see-people-stop-dying-in-ukraine/): Trump has repeatedly emphasised that the war would have never taken place if he was President and vowed to bring a quick end to fighting. Russia and Ukraine have also signalled willingness for talks.
- [Donald Trump's Threats Of Making Canada 51st US State 'A Real Thing', Says Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/donald-trumps-threats-of-making-canada-51st-us-state-a-real-thing-says-trudeau/): Trudeau’s comments to business and labour leaders in a closed-door session were mistakenly carried by a loudspeaker. This comes after Trump repeatedly threatened to make Canada the 51st US State.
- [Trump Orders Secret Service For Full Disclosure On Assassination Attempts, Says 'No Excuses': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/trump-orders-secret-service-for-full-disclosure-on-assassination-attempts-says-no-excuses-report/): Donald Trump has ordered the Secret Service to disclose all details about the two assassination attempts against him, questioning the suspects’ possession of multiple phones and foreign apps.
- [Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/real-madrid-rescued-by-mbappe-after-alvarez-penalty-for-atletico/): Real striker Kylian Mbappe’s second-half equaliser cancels out Julian Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in Madrid derby.
- [Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/iran-ready-to-negotiate-with-us-but-not-under-trumps-maximum-pressure/): ‘Maximum pressure’ policy pushed by US ‘would not be a negotiation but a form of surrender’, Iranian FM says.
- [Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/israeli-air-strike-kills-six-in-eastern-lebanon-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): Israeli drone attack targets the Shaara area in eastern Bekaa region.
- [What are the implications of Trump’s sanctions against ICC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/what-are-the-implications-of-trumps-sanctions-against-icc/): The International Criminal Court receives a wave of support after it’s hit with US sanctions.
- ["Gaza Deal May End If…” Hamas Accuses IDF of “Slow Killing” as Freed Palestinians Get Hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/gaza-deal-may-end-if-hamas-accuses-idf-of-slow-killing-as-freed-palestinians-get-hospitalised/): Hamas accused Israel of adopting a policy it described as the “slow killing” of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails after seven inmates freed on Saturday were admitted to hospital.“The fact that seven prisoners were transferred to hospitals immediately after their release… reflects the systematic assaults and mistreatment of our prisoners by the Israeli prison […]
- [On idle talk and genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/on-idle-talk-and-genocide-in-gaza/): For 15 months, meaningless statements and idle talk kept the genocide in Gaza going. It is time to put an end to them.
- [DR Congo summit directs army chiefs to enforce ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/dr-congo-summit-directs-army-chiefs-to-enforce-ceasefire/): The Rwanda-backed M23 is closing on the town of Kavumu in South Kivu in an offensive that has left thousands dead.
- [Hezbollah Commander Killed by "Leftover Israeli Munitions,” IDF Bombs “Weapons Sites” in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/hezbollah-commander-killed-by-leftover-israeli-munitions-idf-bombs-weapons-sites-in-lebanon/): IDF spokesperson in Arabic Col. Avichay Adraee announced Friday that Hezbollah field commander Abbas Haidar was killed along with his family when an explosive device accidentally detonated at his home in Tayr Harfa, near Tyre in southern Lebanon. Lebanese reports earlier in the day attributed the blast to “leftover Israeli munitions.” “I remind the Lebanese […]
- ['I Want ISIS To Kill All Of You': CAIR Official Noora Shalash Assaults, Abuses Jews In US | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/i-want-isis-to-kill-all-of-you-cair-official-noora-shalash-assaults-abuses-jews-in-us-video/): Noora Shalash, a former CAIR official, was filmed making antisemitic remarks and assaulting Jewish men in NYC.
- ['Meghan Is Terrible': Trump Won't Deport Prince Harry, Says 'He's Got Enough Problems With His Wife'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/meghan-is-terrible-trump-wont-deport-prince-harry-says-hes-got-enough-problems-with-his-wife/): It comes after questions were raised about why Harry was permitted entry into the US after admitting to drug use in his memoir Spare. 
- ['Conservative Movement Is Alive & Well': US Singer Mary Millben Congratulates BJP On Historic Delhi Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/conservative-movement-is-alive-well-us-singer-mary-millben-congratulates-bjp-on-historic-delhi-win/): Mary Millben, who has been a vocal supporter of the BJP and its leadership, took to social media platform X to celebrate the win
- [Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/lebanon-names-new-government-after-two-year-caretaker-cabinet/): PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined.
- [Super bowl halftime show: What to expect from Kendrick Lamar’s performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/super-bowl-halftime-show-what-to-expect-from-kendrick-lamars-performance/): Lamar is the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
- [Sudan army claims major advances against RSF in greater Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/sudan-army-claims-major-advances-against-rsf-in-greater-khartoum/): Development marks one of army’s most significant advances since war broke out between army chief al-Burhan and RSF.
- [US Ready To Resettle 'Persecuted South African Farmers' After Freezing Aid Over Land Seizure Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/us-ready-to-resettle-persecuted-south-african-farmers-after-freezing-aid-over-land-seizure-law/): The statement comes after Trump issued an executive order on Friday to freeze US aid to South Africa
- [War-torn Lebanon Forms First Government in Over 2 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/war-torn-lebanon-forms-first-government-in-over-2-years/): President Joseph Aoun announced that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.
- [Trump’s Aid Freeze Keeps Life-saving Programs Shut, Sparks “mayhem”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trumps-aid-freeze-keeps-life-saving-programs-shut-sparks-mayhem/): The U.S. State Department and White House did not respond to requests for comment as yet.
- [Seven Palestinians freed by Israel admitted to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/seven-palestinians-freed-by-israel-admitted-to-hospital/): Palestinians in need of treatment due to ‘brutality they were subjected to’ by Israeli authorities.
- [Who Are Palestinian Prisoners Released in Exchange for Israeli Hostages?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/who-are-palestinian-prisoners-released-in-exchange-for-israeli-hostages/): Israel views the security prisoners as terrorists, while Palestinians see them as freedom fighters resisting a decades-long military occupation
- [Israel Begins Releasing 183 Palestinian Prisoners After Hamas Frees Three Male Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/israel-begins-releasing-183-palestinian-prisoners-after-hamas-frees-three-male-hostages/): Israel released dozens of Palestinian prisoners on Feb. 8 in exchange for three hostages freed by Hamas. This marked the fifth hostage-prisoner swap under the Gaza ceasefire deal. A jubilant crowd welcomed the freed prisoners in Ramallah. Israel plans to release 183 prisoners by day’s end. Four ex-prisoners, in critical condition, were hospitalized in the […]
- [Trump’s blitzkrieg: Overwhelm, confuse, confound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trumps-blitzkrieg-overwhelm-confuse-confound/): Trump’s ‘days of thunder’ and the hijacking of the US government.
- [Who’s Joseph Pelzman? Prof, Ex-USAID Staffer Who ‘Sent’ Trump Gaza Plan, Proposed ‘China-Styled…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/whos-joseph-pelzman-prof-ex-usaid-staffer-who-sent-trump-gaza-plan-proposed-china-styled/): US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s Palestinians and then redevelop the Gaza Strip has sent shockwaves worldwide. Rejected by the Arab world and much of the international community, it has been welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an idea that “could change history,” “worth listening carefully to,” and “the first original idea […]
- [Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Over 100 Palestinian Prisoners Freed From Israeli Jails Arrive In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/gaza-ceasefire-deal-over-100-palestinian-prisoners-freed-from-israeli-jails-arrive-in-gaza/): The 183 prisoners released by Israel were part of a larger swap deal with Hamas that has temporarily paused the war in the Gaza Strip
- [“Let’s Do the Deal…” Zelensky Offers Trump Ukraine's Rare Minerals for War Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/lets-do-the-deal-zelensky-offers-trump-ukraines-rare-minerals-for-war-support/): Ukrainian President Zelensky urged Donald Trump to make a deal involving Ukraine’s rare earth resources. Zelensky emphasized the value of the deposits and Ukraine’s need for security. He stated that Ukraine requires assistance to protect its resources from Russian aggression. Trump previously expressed interest in receiving critical minerals from Ukraine in exchange for financial support […]
- [Why Is Trump Punishing South Africa & Who Are The Afrikaners He Wants To Give Refugee Status To?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/why-is-trump-punishing-south-africa-who-are-the-afrikaners-he-wants-to-give-refugee-status-to/): The Trump administration said the South African government was allowing violent attacks against Afrikaner farming communities
- [Tanzania Hosts Summit as East Africa Tackles Rising Conflict in Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/tanzania-hosts-summit-as-east-africa-tackles-rising-conflict-in-congo/): The summit brings together leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as tensions between Rwanda and Congo reach a boiling point.
- [Trump to Fire Some FBI Agents Who Probed January 6 Capitol Riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-to-fire-some-fbi-agents-who-probed-january-6-capitol-riots/): President Trump announced plans to fire some FBI agents involved in the January 6 probe, citing corruption. He made this statement during a news conference with Japan’s prime minister on February 7. The administration has agreed not to publicly release the names of the FBI agents working on the Capitol attack investigations, as part of […]
- [China hunts for survivors following landslide in Sichuan province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/china-hunts-for-survivors-following-landslide-in-sichuan-province/): Beijing’s emergency ministry reports two people have been rescued and 200 relocated.
- [Zelensky Offers "Rich Ukraine" to Trump to Keep Russia at Bay, Toretsk "Seized", Kim's Army Returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/zelensky-offers-rich-ukraine-to-trump-to-keep-russia-at-bay-toretsk-seized-kims-army-returns/): One of Donald Trump’s many startling announcements this past week was a demand that Ukraine give the US access to its mineral wealth – in return for military aid. Ukraine is believed to be rich in valuable ‘rare earth’ metals that are needed for manufacturing batteries, smart phones, electric vehicles – and weapons.00:00 – INTRODUCTION […]
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Meets Top Hamas Leaders In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-khamenei-meets-top-hamas-leaders-in-tehran/): Iranian TV said the Palestinian leaders were in Tehran to congratulate Khamenei on the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution
- [Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/do-elon-musk-and-doge-have-power-to-close-us-government-agencies/): Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.
- [‘BJP has system sewn up’: Kejriwal’s AAP loses Delhi in assembly elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/bjp-has-system-sewn-up-kejriwals-aap-loses-delhi-in-assembly-elections/): Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach.
- [‘Corruption At Levels…’ Trump Calls For USAID ‘Shut Down’, Judge Blocks Aid Staff Suspension Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/corruption-at-levels-trump-calls-for-usaid-shut-down-judge-blocks-aid-staff-suspension-order/): A judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from placing 2,200 workers at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on paid leave, hours before it was due to happen. Judge Carl Nichols issued a “limited” temporary restraining order, in response to a last-minute lawsuit filed by two unions trying to save the agency. The […]
- [Trump Approves $7.4 Billion Arm Sale To Israel Despite Democratic Lawmakers' Request For Pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/trump-approves-7-4-billion-arm-sale-to-israel-despite-democratic-lawmakers-request-for-pause/): The announcement came as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for meetings with Trump, administration officials and members of Congress
- [Rescuers Search for Some 30 People After a Landslide in Southwest China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/rescuers-search-for-some-30-people-after-a-landslide-in-southwest-china/): The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including firefighters following the landslide in a village in Junlian county. Two people were pulled out alive, state broadcaster CCTV said.
- [Israeli Hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, Ben Ami Freed By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/israeli-hostages-eli-sharabi-or-levy-ben-ami-freed-by-hamas/): Hamas released three Israeli hostages on February 8 in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners. Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza. They were driven across the border to Israel for medical checks before reuniting with their families. Israeli officials condemned […]
- [Israel Receives Three Hostages Freed By Hamas In Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/israel-receives-three-hostages-freed-by-hamas-in-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Israel confirmed that its forces received three Israeli hostages. They will be taken for medical treatment and to be reunited with their relatives after 16 months in captivity
- [US courts halt DOGE access to Treasury records, USAID furlough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/us-courts-halt-doge-access-to-treasury-records-usaid-furlough/): The judgements are the latest in the growing series blocking Trump and Musk’s disruption of the government.
- [‘Looks 10 Years Older’ Hamas Frees Hostages Sharabi, Levy, Ami, Families Anguished To See Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/looks-10-years-older-hamas-frees-hostages-sharabi-levy-ami-families-anguished-to-see-condition/): Hamas is released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday — the fifth such swap since the ceasefire in Gaza went into effect in January and the first since President Donald Trump proposed that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip, drawing backlash from allies and stakeholders in the region […]
- [Canada & Philippines Finalize Defense Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/canada-philippines-finalize-defense-pact-amid-south-china-sea-tensions/): In August 2023, Canada joined the U.S., Australia, and the Philippines in air and naval drills promoting freedom of navigation.
- [US Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Accessing Treasury Data In Emergency Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/us-judge-blocks-elon-musks-doge-team-from-accessing-treasury-data-in-emergency-order/): Musk, the world’s richest person, is leading Trump’s federal cost-cutting efforts under the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- [Zelensky says 'Let's do a deal', offering Trump mineral partnership, seeking security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/zelensky-says-lets-do-a-deal-offering-trump-mineral-partnership-seeking-security/): The U.S. president said he wanted Ukraine to supply the U.S. with rare earths and other minerals in return for financially supporting its war effort.
- [Hamas Frees Three Israeli Hostages, Parades Them On Stage In Gaza Before Handover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/hamas-frees-three-israeli-hostages-parades-them-on-stage-in-gaza-before-handover/): Hamas militants presented three Israeli hostages in Deir el-Balah before their handover to the Red Cross. Hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami are to be released under a ceasefire deal.
- [‘Definition Of Evil’: Parents To Indian-American Who Killed Their Kids While Driving Drunk, Against Traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/definition-of-evil-parents-to-indian-american-who-killed-their-kids-while-driving-drunk-against-traffic/): The parents told driver Amandeep Singh that he is making them go though “inhuman torture” and has given them a life sentence.
- [Baltic states cut last Russian energy link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/baltic-states-cut-last-russian-energy-link/): Ex-Soviet nations warn of sabotage and cyberattack threat as they cut power links with Moscow to hook up to EU network.
- [‘Woke Up A New Man’: World’s Second Person Known To Be Living With Pig Kidney Is Now Dialysis Free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/woke-up-a-new-man-worlds-second-person-known-to-be-living-with-pig-kidney-is-now-dialysis-free/): Tim Andrews got in shape and is now free from dialysis and said he woke up a new person in the recovery room.
- [Hamas and Israel set for fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/hamas-and-israel-set-for-fifth-prisoner-swap-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Exchange of three Israelis and 183 Palestinians comes as Trump casts uncertainty over second ceasefire phase.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,080](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1080/): Here are the key developments on the 1,080th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [The Maronite community sheltering Lebanon’s displaced in Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/the-maronite-community-sheltering-lebanons-displaced-in-cyprus/): After Israel launched its full-scale offensive in Lebanon in September, many fled to the Mediterranean island.
- [People Scrap For Rods, Bricks From Ruins Of Sheikh Hasina’s Father’s Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/people-scrap-for-rods-bricks-from-ruins-of-sheikh-hasinas-fathers-home/): Some people said that the building was constructed with “their money” as they hammered away at bricks and cut rods poking out of the pulled down building.
- [After Targeting USAID, Who Is Next In Donald Trump’s Crosshairs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/08/after-targeting-usaid-who-is-next-in-donald-trumps-crosshairs/): Donald Trump could target the US Dept of Education, change federal labour laws and tighten the restrictions to access on abortion pills.
- [How Sudan and Palestine made it to the Super Bowl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/how-sudan-and-palestine-made-it-to-the-super-bowl/): The Sudanese and Palestinian people have made it clear they will not let systemic suppression silence them.
- [US judge orders Trump administration to obey halt on spending freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/us-judge-orders-trump-administration-to-obey-halt-on-spending-freeze/): Judge rules US government has defied previous ruling that suspended Trump’s sweeping order to freeze federal spending.
- [PA’s Abbas ends programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pas-abbas-ends-programme-of-allowances-to-families-of-slain-palestinians/): Decree says families of Palestinians jailed or killed by Israel may apply for social welfare assistance like others.
- [Outrage after Israeli police raid famed Palestinian bookshops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/outrage-after-israeli-police-raid-famed-palestinian-bookshops/): Israeli police raided the famed Education Bookshop in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Hamas Says It Is Postponing Next Hostage Release, Claiming Israel Has Broken Terms Of Deal | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hamas-says-it-is-postponing-next-hostage-release-claiming-israel-has-broken-terms-of-deal-n18g/): Hamas has said the next hostage release scheduled to take place in Gaza on Saturday will be postponed “until further notice,” accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal.Israel described the postponement as a “complete violation of the ceasefire” and called on the Israeli military to prepare for “any possible scenario” in Gaza. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [‘Weather Didn’t Deter’: PM Modi Thanks Indians In France For Braving Biting Cold To Welcome Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/weather-didnt-deter-pm-modi-thanks-indians-in-france-for-braving-biting-cold-to-welcome-him/): PM Modi was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian community in France as he reached Paris for the AI summit.
- [Guatemala bus crash kills more than 50 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/guatemala-bus-crash-kills-more-than-50-people/): A bus in Guatemala City fell from a highway and plunging into a polluted ravine, killing more than 50 people.
- [Amid 'Modi Ki Guarantee' Chants, PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome In France | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/amid-modi-ki-guarantee-chants-pm-modi-receives-rousing-welcome-in-france-watch/): PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in France. He will co-chair the AI Action Summit with President Macron and honor Indian soldiers at Mazargues War Cemetery.
- [PM Modi arrives in Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with President Macron | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-arrives-in-paris-to-co-chair-ai-action-summit-hold-talks-with-president-macron-n18g/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday landed at Orly Airport in the French capital, Paris, where he is scheduled to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.The AI Action Summit will bring together global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on […]
- [Syria’s oldest music shop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/syrias-oldest-music-shop/): Established in 1923, this is Syria’s oldest music shop.
- [Hamas suspends release of Israeli captives over ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hamas-suspends-release-of-israeli-captives-over-ceasefire-violations/): Qassam Brigades’ Abu Obeida says Hamas committed to terms of ceasefire agreement as long as Israel adheres to deal.
- [Hamas accuses Netanyahu of ‘intentionally sabotaging’ ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hamas-accuses-netanyahu-of-intentionally-sabotaging-ceasefire/): A Hamas official told Al Jazeera that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “sabotaging” the ceasefire.
- [Pm Modi At AI Summit In France: India Poised To Lead Global Ai Revolution, Say Tech Giants | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-at-ai-summit-in-france-india-poised-to-lead-global-ai-revolution-say-tech-giants-n18g/): As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, India is emerging as a global leader in AI innovation, talent, and adoption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to France for the AI Action Summit in Paris underscores India’s rising influence in global AI governance and policy-making. India’s participation in AI discussions at the highest level further […]
- [Hamas delays captive release, says Israel ignoring ceasefire terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hamas-delays-captive-release-says-israel-ignoring-ceasefire-terms/): Hamas says it is delaying the next release of captives held in Gaza until further notice.
- [PM Modi France Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Reaches Paris For AI Action Summit, Meeting With Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-france-visit-live-updates-pm-modi-reaches-paris-for-ai-action-summit-meeting-with-macron/): PM Modi France Visit Live Updates: PM Modi is visiting France for three days to co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Macron, hold bilateral talks with him and address business leaders.
- ["India & Europe Can Be a Third Way..." Modi, Macron to Push for Tech Sovereignty at Paris AI Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/india-europe-can-be-a-third-way-modi-macron-to-push-for-tech-sovereignty-at-paris-ai-summit/): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, France’s President Emmanuel Macron said that both leaders want to push for tech sovereignty. The two leaders are scheduled to attend the AI Summit in Paris this week. In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost and France TV, Macron emphasised that pushing for tech sovereignty on a […]
- [PM Modi France Visit Updates: PM Modi Reaches Paris For AI Action Summit, Meeting With Macron | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-france-visit-updates-pm-modi-reaches-paris-for-ai-action-summit-meeting-with-macron-n18g/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris on February 11th, highlighting India’s growing influence on the global stage. The Prime Minister left for Paris this afternoon where he will be joined by other global leaders. On the other hand, U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll announce […]
- [Trump accused of leading a ‘multipronged’ attack on US media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-accused-of-leading-a-multipronged-attack-on-us-media/): While Trump regularly targets those critical of him, his attacks on the US press have escalated since he was elected.
- [Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-says-no-right-of-return-for-palestinians-under-his-gaza-proposal/): Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, ‘No, they wouldn’t.’
- [Will Trump back down from his threats of tariffs and trade wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/will-trump-back-down-from-his-threats-of-tariffs-and-trade-wars/): Economist Joseph Gagnon argues that tariffs and the shuttering of USAID won’t resolve the US national deficit.
- [‘I Would Own It’: Trump Says Palestinians Would Have No Right Of Return To Gaza Under His Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/i-would-own-it-trump-says-palestinians-would-have-no-right-of-return-to-gaza-under-his-plan/): Donald Trump said his Gaza takeover plan should be thought of as a “real estate development for the future.”
- [Israel Bombs Hezbollah's Syria-Lebanon “Arms Smuggling” Tunnel, Strikes “Weapons, Rocket Launchers”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/israel-bombs-hezbollahs-syria-lebanon-arms-smuggling-tunnel-strikes-weapons-rocket-launchers/): The Israeli military said it carried out an air strike on Sunday targeting a tunnel on the border between Syria and Lebanon used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to smuggle weapons.Israeli “aircraft conducted a precise intelligence based strike on an underground tunnel crossing from Syrian territory into Lebanese territory that was used by Hezbollah […]
- [At least 30 people killed in Guatemala bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/at-least-30-people-killed-in-guatemala-bus-crash/): Officials say rescue efforts under way to save people trapped in the wreckage.
- [Macron, Modi team up on AI summit as US, China race ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/macron-modi-team-up-on-ai-summit-as-us-china-race-ahead/): France’s Macron and India’s Modi have teamed up to co-host an AI summit as the US and China race ahead.
- [Bodies of migrants in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/bodies-of-migrants-in-libya-mass-graves-had-gunshot-wounds-un-says/): IOM urges ‘dignified recovery’ and identification of dozens of bodies discovered in two mass graves in Libya.
- [Romania’s President Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat by far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/romanias-president-iohannis-resigns-after-impeachment-threat-by-far-right/): Iohannis made his decision following mounting pressure from the far right after an annulled election.
- [‘15gm Of Explosive…’ Russia Drone Unit ‘Receives Glasses That Detonate When Turned On’ | Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/15gm-of-explosive-russia-drone-unit-receives-glasses-that-detonate-when-turned-on-ukraine-war/): In an incident resonant with the Israeli “pager attacks” on Hezbollah, a batch of glasses for use by Russian drone operators was found to be booby-trapped, as per TASS. The devices were reportedly provided by an anonymous supplier in response to a request by Russian volunteers, the report said.Each contained a plastic explosives charge designed […]
- [Our ‘return’ to northern Gaza is not the end of exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/our-return-to-northern-gaza-is-not-the-end-of-exile/): The ongoing Nakba will end only when the world decides to uphold our right of return.
- [Sudan army-aligned foreign ministry sets path to elections amid civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/sudan-army-aligned-foreign-ministry-sets-path-to-elections-amid-civil-war/): The plan includes a transitional government, a civilian prime minister and a national dialogue with civil society.
- [Man City vs Real Madrid – Champions League: Start time, news, how to follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/man-city-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-start-time-news-how-to-follow/): Defending UCL title holders Real Madrid travel to Manchester to play a struggling City in the opening knockout match.
- [Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/why-have-baltic-states-unplugged-from-russias-electricity-grid/): Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Used “Decoy Plane” Amid Iran Assassination Fear, Pezeshkian Vows “Won't Yield", IRGC Slams US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-used-decoy-plane-amid-iran-assassination-fear-pezeshkian-vows-wont-yield-irgc-slams-us/): Iran’s threat to assassinate President Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign led his team to take extreme precautions, which included riding on a decoy plane to throw off would-be pursuers.After law enforcement told Trump that Iran had snuck operatives into the country who had access to surface-to-air missiles, the president’s team worried that his easily […]
- [Israel keeps bombing Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/israel-keeps-bombing-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Israel has repeatedly attacked Lebanon despite the November ceasefire deal.
- [Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/elation-confusion-mark-israels-reaction-to-trumps-gaza-comments/): US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say.
- [Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US of fake diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/irans-pezeshkian-accuses-us-of-fake-diplomacy/): Iran doesn’t seek war, but it will not bow to Trump’s efforts to tear revolution down, says President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- [Pakistan Navy stages multinational counter-terrorism exercises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pakistan-navy-stages-multinational-counter-terrorism-exercises/): Pakistan’s special forces practiced marine counter-terrorism operations as part of the multination AMAN-2025.
- [Fact-check: Trump’s Super Bowl LIX interview with Fox’s Bret Baier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/fact-check-trumps-super-bowl-lix-interview-with-foxs-bret-baier/): In his Super Bowl LIX interview, Trump addressed his administration’s economic aims. How accurate were his statements?
- [Erdogan says Trump’s Gaza takeover plan is ‘not worth discussing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/erdogan-says-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan-is-not-worth-discussing/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s proposals for Gaza
- [Trump is using tariffs as “tool” for specific “objectives”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-is-using-tariffs-as-tool-for-specific-objectives/): William Lee talking about President Trump’s use of tariffs to gain economic objectives
- [Russia poker-faced on dialogue with US over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/russia-poker-faced-on-dialogue-with-us-over-ukraine-war/): Kremlin officials coy on US suggestions of progress towards Trump’s goal of swiftly ending conflict.
- [Macron Takes A Dig At US Over Banning China’s DeepSeek, Says ‘Don’t Shun Tech Over Its Origins But…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/macron-takes-a-dig-at-us-over-banning-chinas-deepseek-says-dont-shun-tech-over-its-origins-but/): In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost and France TV, French president Emmanuel Macron ruled out banning Chinese AI technologies like DeepSeek. While speaking at the Paris AI summit, Macron also took a dig at the US for banning the AI app, saying France does not ban technology based on its place of origin. Watch for […]
- [Nour in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/nour-in-gaza/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Violence-Hit Ecuador Chooses Next President | Ecuador Poltiics News | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/violence-hit-ecuador-chooses-next-president-ecuador-poltiics-news-english-news-news18-n18g/): Some 14 million Ecuadorans began voting Sunday to decide who will lead their violence-wracked Andean nation through its worst crisis in half a century.Sixteen candidates are vying to become president for the next four years, including hawkish young incumbent Daniel Noboa and his leftist opponent Luisa Gonzalez.The campaigns have been dominated by concerns about a […]
- [Hamas Slams Trump’s ‘Real Estate Dealer Mentality’ As He Says US ‘Committed To Owning’ Gaza, Offers…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hamas-slams-trumps-real-estate-dealer-mentality-as-he-says-us-committed-to-owning-gaza-offers/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 9 reiterated his controversial proposal to take control of Gaza, prompting a global backlash. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One, Trump said he is committed to “buying and owning” the war-ravaged enclave. He said Gaza should be thought of as a “big real estate site” and other […]
- [Returning home to Tal Rifaat, Syrians find ruins and rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/returning-home-to-tal-rifaat-syrians-find-ruins-and-rubble/): Tal Rifaat’s returnees grapple with extensive war damage, crumbling infrastructure, and a need for extensive rebuilding.
- [Uganda battles new Ebola outbreak – and a vaccine hesitancy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/uganda-battles-new-ebola-outbreak-and-a-vaccine-hesitancy-crisis/): Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy.
- [Trump’s Gaza ceasefire a “smokescreen” for “ethnic cleansing plan”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trumps-gaza-ceasefire-a-smokescreen-for-ethnic-cleansing-plan/): Mohamad Elmasry, talks about he precarious developments in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and why the ceasefire is at a
- [‘Trump Announced $500bn, We’ll…’ France Unveils Billion Euro UAE Deal To Make ‘Clean’ Data Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-announced-500bn-well-france-unveils-billion-euro-uae-deal-to-make-clean-data-centre/): At the Paris AI summit, French president Emmanuel Macron announced his plan to unveil an Artificial Intelligence (AI) project that is being seen as a rival to US president Donald Trump’s Stargate. The project will see private sector investments in billions of Euros from the UAE, Canada and the US. Watch for more details n18oc_crux
- [Petro prompts Colombian government chaos with demand for resignations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/petro-prompts-colombian-government-chaos-with-demand-for-resignations/): Move follows an attack on the cabinet by President Petro live on TV as ministers criticise appointment of aide.
- [Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/why-a-china-deal-has-set-off-a-cook-islands-new-zealand-spat/): The strategic agreement comes as Beijing moves to deepen its ties in the Pacific region.
- [White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/white-victimhood-to-g20-whats-behind-trumps-attacks-on-south-africa/): Trump’s freeze on aid to South Africa caps years of growing tension over everything from Russia and China to Israel.
- [Palestinians returning to ‘toxic wasteland’ in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/palestinians-returning-to-toxic-wasteland-in-northern-gaza/): Rubbish flooding the streets of Gaza City is creating new health risks, residents say.
- [‘If They Charge Us…’ Trump Mulls Reciprocal Tariffs As China’s Tit-for-Tat Levies On US Take Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/if-they-charge-us-trump-mulls-reciprocal-tariffs-as-chinas-tit-for-tat-levies-on-us-take-effect/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 9 announced that he would impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The move is the latest in a slew of trade levies that Trump has announced since his inauguration as America’s 47th president last month. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he will announce the […]
- [Saudi Arabia Bans Children From Hajj 2025, Changes Visa Rules for 14 Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/saudi-arabia-bans-children-from-hajj-2025-changes-visa-rules-for-14-nations/): Saudi Arabia bans children from Hajj 2025 for safety amid excessive overcrowding. It has also announced priority for first-time pilgrims
- [Super Bowl halftime performer detained for Palestine & Sudan flag protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/super-bowl-halftime-performer-detained-for-palestine-sudan-flag-protest/): A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained for raising the Palestinian and Sudanese flags.
- [Sakiet: The Story of a Massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/sakiet-the-story-of-a-massacre/): The bombing of a Tunisian town that escalated internationally, part of the history of colonialism in North Africa.
- [US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/us-committed-to-buying-and-owning-gaza-says-trump/): President Donald Trump said the US is committed to “buying and owning” Gaza.
- [Hasina Out, Khaleda Keen To Come Back, But Bangladesh’s Yunus Doesn't Want To Leave | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/hasina-out-khaleda-keen-to-come-back-but-bangladeshs-yunus-doesnt-want-to-leave-exclusive/): According to a blueprint accessed exclusively by CNN-News18 and sources, Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has been working to stay in power for long, relying on Jamat-e-Islami, students and anti-India sentiment
- [Over 1,300 Arrested After Bangladesh Launches 'Operation Devil Hunt' Against Hasina's Loyalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/over-1300-arrested-after-bangladesh-launches-operation-devil-hunt-against-hasinas-loyalists/): Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim government ordered “Operation Devil Hunt” on Saturday after student activists were injured during vandalism at the house of an Awami League leader on the outskirts of Dhaka.
- [Trump Mocks Taylor Swift After She Gets Booed At Super Bowl: 'MAGA Is Very Unforgiving'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-mocks-taylor-swift-after-she-gets-booed-at-super-bowl-maga-is-very-unforgiving/): Taylor Swift’s confused look went viral as she was booed by fans during the NFL Super Bowl on Sunday, while Trump was received with loud cheers as he saluted to the national anthem.
- [Ecuador set for run-off in presidential election dominated by security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/ecuador-set-for-run-off-in-presidential-election-dominated-by-security/): Surge in support sees left-wing challenger Luisa Gonzalez neck and neck with incumbent President Daniel Noboa.
- [Donald Trump’s hypocritical land grab remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/donald-trumps-hypocritical-land-grab-remarks/): We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s claim that South Africa is conducting a land grab vs. his plan for the US to own.
- [‘I was running out of money’: After quitting wartime Russia, some return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/i-was-running-out-of-money-after-quitting-wartime-russia-some-return/): Russia’s war saw many flee due to the fear of persecution or being drafted, but some life abroad fraught with challenge.
- [Macron Says ‘Jobs Will Change’ Amid AI Revolution, Stresses ‘It Won’t Replace Humans’ | Paris Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/macron-says-jobs-will-change-amid-ai-revolution-stresses-it-wont-replace-humans-paris-summit/): French President Emmanuel Macron said that he does not believe Artificial Intelligence will replace humans while stressing that the technology should be used ‘like an assistant to speed up mundane tasks.’ Macron made the during the ongoing AI summit in Paris where he also asked the workforce ‘to prepare and train’ for a new way […]
- [PM Modi France Visit | PM Modi & President Macron Join Forces: AI Action Summit And Beyond | News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-france-visit-pm-modi-president-macron-join-forces-ai-action-summit-and-beyond-news/): PM Modi leaves for France to co-chair the AI Action Summit. French President Macron and PM Modi will also travel to Marseille to inaugurate the first Indian Consulate in France and visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project. Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Protester with Palestinian flag interrupts Lamar’s Super Bowl show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/protester-with-palestinian-flag-interrupts-lamars-super-bowl-show/): Demonstrator detained after unfurling flag with the words ‘Gaza’ and ‘Sudan’ at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
- [Elon Musk Backs UK MP's 'English Only' Call Over Bengali Signage At London Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/elon-musk-backs-uk-mps-english-only-call-over-bengali-signage-at-london-station/): Elon Musk backed British MP Rupert Lowe’s call for London station names to be in “English only,” slamming Whitechapel Station’s Bengali signage. The signage was installed in 2022.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,082](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1082/): Here are the key developments on the 1,082nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Our lifeline’: Kashmiris fear losing orchards, land to mega Modi projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/our-lifeline-kashmiris-fear-losing-orchards-land-to-mega-modi-projects/): Residents fear losing vast tracts of agricultural land as New Delhi pushes a slew of roads, railways and other projects.
- [Sylvia Wynter: Beyond man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/sylvia-wynter-beyond-man/): Radical philosopher, Sylvia Wynter calls on us to rethink the very notion of what it is to be human.
- [Bangladesh Calls India's Statement On Vandalism Of Mujibur Rehman's Residence 'Unwarranted'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/bangladesh-calls-indias-statement-on-vandalism-of-mujibur-rehmans-residence-unwarranted/): India had voiced anguish over the destruction of the historic residence of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the “act of vandalism’ should be strongly condemned.
- [Trump Directs Treasury To Stop Production Of Pennies As Part Of Cost-Cutting Measure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-directs-treasury-to-stop-production-of-pennies-as-part-of-cost-cutting-measure/): The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.
- [Trump says will impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-says-will-impose-25-tariffs-on-imports-of-steel-aluminium/): US president announces latest tariffs following trade measures directed at Canada, Mexico and China.
- [Super Bowl: Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat in thumping win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/super-bowl-eagles-deny-chiefs-historic-three-peat-in-thumping-win/): Philadelphia Eagles beat Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to lift Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
- [Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit To France, Macron Says India And Europe Need To Seize AI Opportunities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-to-france-macron-says-india-and-europe-need-to-seize-ai-opportunities/): French President Emmanuel Macron is set to co-host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- [France’s Macron Says He And PM Modi Will Push For Tech Sovereignty At AI Summit. ‘Won’t Depend On US, China…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/frances-macron-says-he-and-pm-modi-will-push-for-tech-sovereignty-at-ai-summit-wont-depend-on-us-china/): Macron who would be hosting the AI Action Summit in Paris beginning today, highlighted the strategic autonomy of US and China in the AI sector and emphasised the need to push French and Indian talent in the AI sector.
- ['What's Going On?': Taylor Swift Gets Booed At Super Bowl, Trump Receives Loud Cheers | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/whats-going-on-taylor-swift-gets-booed-at-super-bowl-trump-receives-loud-cheers-watch/): Swift appeared confused and her subtle side-eye went viral on social media as she realised the boos were directed at her. In contrast, Donald Trump received loud cheers at the event.
- [‘Indelible Part Of USA’: Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico, Declares Feb 9 As ‘Gulf Of America Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/indelible-part-of-usa-trump-renames-gulf-of-mexico-declares-feb-9-as-gulf-of-america-day/): Donald Trump’s move comes as tension between his administration and Mexico have been on the rise after he announced 25% tariffs on the Mexican imports, a move which he paused later.
- [US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/us-committed-to-buying-and-owning-gaza-trump-says/): US president says other countries in the Middle East could be tasked with rebuilding parts of the war-ravaged enclave.
- [Trump Says He's Committed To 'Buying, Owning' Gaza, Could Allow Mideast States To Help Rebuild](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-says-hes-committed-to-buying-owning-gaza-could-allow-mideast-states-to-help-rebuild/): Trump’s plans to take control of Gaza have sparked global outrage and have been rejected by several world leaders. Israeli PM Netanyahu has promised to speed up plans to emigrate Gazans.
- [Trump Expands Lawsuits Against CBS Over Edited Kamala Harris Interview, Demands $20 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-expands-lawsuits-against-cbs-over-edited-kamala-harris-interview-demands-20-billion/): In the amended lawsuit against CBS News, Republican U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson was included as an additional plaintiff
- [Trump Announces Sweeping 25% Tariffs On Steel, Aluminium Imports In Latest Trade Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/trump-announces-sweeping-25-tariffs-on-steel-aluminium-imports-in-latest-trade-escalation/): Trump also said he would announce massive new reciprocal tariffs, which could match other countries’ tariffs on US goods dollar-for-dollar as part of his latest trade policy overhaul.
- [‘No thanks’: White South Africans turn down Trump’s US immigration offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/no-thanks-white-south-africans-turn-down-trumps-us-immigration-offer/): US president’s executive order provides resettlement for Afrikaners ‘who are victims of unjust racial discrimination’.
- [Trump says Musk to uncover billions in ‘fraud and abuse’ at US Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/trump-says-musk-to-uncover-billions-in-fraud-and-abuse-at-us-pentagon/): Billionaire Elon Musk is presiding over a purge of US government jobs that critics call an ‘evisceration of democracy’.
- ['City Of Earth': Saudi’s $63-Billion Diriyah Project Woos Indian Investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/city-of-earth-saudis-63-billion-diriyah-project-woos-indian-investors/): Indian companies are increasingly looking to invest in Saudi Arabia’s $63-billion Diriyah giga project.
- [40 Maha Kumbh-Bound Pilgrims Injured In Bus Accident In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/40-maha-kumbh-bound-pilgrims-injured-in-bus-accident-in-nepal/): Forty Nepalese pilgrims were injured in a bus accident in Surkhet, Nepal, while heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Six passengers are in critical condition. Rescue operations were conducted.
- [At Least 3 Killed as IDF Fires at Gazans "Approaching" North Border, Saudi, Arab Nations Slam Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/at-least-3-killed-as-idf-fires-at-gazans-approaching-north-border-saudi-arab-nations-slam-israel/): Israeli troops shot and killed at least three Palestinians on Sunday as groups of people approached the border fence in multiple locations along the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said its forces opened fire to disperse crowds near Kibbutz Nahal Oz and east of Gaza City, warning that individuals who approach the security perimeter would […]
- [“Bomb the Hell Out of It..." Trump Warns Iran, Sends Written Message, Tehran Ready to Talk but...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/bomb-the-hell-out-of-it-trump-warns-iran-sends-written-message-tehran-ready-to-talk-but/): US President Donald Trump said he would prefer to make a deal with Iran rather than “bombing the hell out of it.” Trump reiterated that Israel would not carry out a strike against Iran if there was an agreement, the New York Post reported. Iran has said it is ready to negotiate with the United […]
- [Musk To Lead Hunt For ‘Hundreds Of Billions In Fraud’ Within US Govt: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/musk-to-lead-hunt-for-hundreds-of-billions-in-fraud-within-us-govt-trump/): President Donald Trump has declared that Elon Musk will lead efforts to expose large-scale fraud and waste in federal agencies.
- ["Better Not Say..." Trump Confirms Putin Call, Kim Backs "Just War" as Ukraine Loses Donetsk Village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/better-not-say-trump-confirms-putin-call-kim-backs-just-war-as-ukraine-loses-donetsk-village/): US President Donald Trump said he had held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, discussing efforts to end the Moscow-Kyiv war, according to The New York Post.Speaking to The Post on Friday, Trump declined to specify how many times the two leaders had spoken but insisted that Putin is eager to see […]
- [Libya finds two mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants, refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/libya-finds-two-mass-graves-with-bodies-of-nearly-50-migrants-refugees/): Rights groups and UN agencies have documented systematic abuse in Libya including torture, rape and extortion.
- [Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/heres-how-israel-is-repeatedly-violating-the-lebanon-ceasefire/): A November 27 ceasefire was supposed to end violent attacks, but Israel has continued sporadic strikes on Lebanon.
- [Dalai Lama's Elder Brother, Who Headed Talks With China, Dies At 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/dalai-lamas-elder-brother-who-headed-talks-with-china-dies-at-97/): The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former chairman of the Tibetan government-in-exile in India, Gyalo Thondup, who led several rounds of talks with China and worked with foreign governments for the Tibetan cause, has died. He was 97.
- [Baltic States End Energy Ties With Russia, Switch To European Power Grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/baltic-states-end-energy-ties-with-russia-switch-to-european-power-grid/): The Baltic Sea region is on high alert following power cable, telecom and gas pipeline outages between the Baltics and Sweden or Finland
- [Lebanon Gets First Govt in Over 2 Years as IDF ‘Weakens’ Hezbollah, Who Are the New Ministers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/lebanon-gets-first-govt-in-over-2-years-as-idf-weakens-hezbollah-who-are-the-new-ministers/): Lebanon has formed its first full-fledged government since 2022, with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vowing to implement financial reforms and oversee post-war reconstruction, reported Reuters. However, the process was marked by strong US opposition to Hezbollah’s role in the cabinet.The 24-member cabinet, evenly split between Christian and Muslim sects, was announced after weeks of […]
- [Palestinians Claim Israeli Forces Killed Two, Including Pregnant Woman, In West Bank Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/palestinians-claim-israeli-forces-killed-two-including-pregnant-woman-in-west-bank-raid/): Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank’s Tulkarem and killed two women. The IDF claimed that it targeted terrorists.
- [Syrian Finance Minister: Renaissance or false hope?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/syrian-finance-minister-renaissance-or-false-hope/): Syria’s Mohammed Abazeed on the transitional government’s recovery plan.
- [Big Tech is powering Trump’s immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/big-tech-is-powering-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): And the only way to resist it is grassroots mobilisation against the all-powerful broligarchy.
- [Health concerns and outrage mark fifth Gaza ceasefire prisoner swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/health-concerns-and-outrage-mark-fifth-gaza-ceasefire-prisoner-swap/): At least eight Palestinians were taken to hospital upon their release from Israeli jails during the fifth prisoner swap.
- [Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/09/saudi-arabia-slams-netanyahus-suggestion-it-should-host-palestinian-state/): The kingdom reiterated that ‘the Palestinian people have a right to their land’ and cannot be ‘expelled’.
- [UK's Princess Catherine Visits Women’s Jail, Meets Ex-Prisoners, Staff Of Prison's Mother And Baby Unit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/uks-princess-catherine-visits-womens-jail-meets-ex-prisoners-staff-of-prisons-mother-and-baby-unit/): A former inmate told Kate Middleton that parental support was better in jail than outside.
- [Key takeaways from the meeting with Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/key-takeaways-from-the-meeting-with-trump-and-jordans-king-abdullah/): The focus of the meeting was Trump’s plan that the US take over Gaza and Palestinians be displaced to Jordan and Egypt.
- [Real Madrid storm back at Man City in Champions League to control tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/real-madrid-storm-back-at-man-city-in-champions-league-to-control-tie/): Real Madrid come from behind twice at Manchester City to win 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
- [Zelensky Offers Land Swaps As Trump Says Prisoner Release Marks Start Of Ukraine War’s End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/zelensky-offers-land-swaps-as-trump-says-prisoner-release-marks-start-of-ukraine-wars-end/): Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release.
- [PM Modi Pays Tribute To Savarkar In Marseille, Recalls City's Connection To Freedom Fighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-savarkar-in-marseille-recalls-citys-connection-to-freedom-fighter/): PM Modi highlighted the city’s role in India’s freedom struggle, thanking French activists who stood by Savarkar.
- [In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/in-change-in-crypto-enforcement-sec-and-binance-seek-pause-in-lawsuit/): Joint motion is first clear effort to retreat from US regulator’s prior crypto enforcement under Democratic leadership.
- [‘Discussed Incredible Opportunities AI Will Bring To India’: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Meets PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/discussed-incredible-opportunities-ai-will-bring-to-india-google-ceo-sundar-pichai-meets-pm-modi/): Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit
- [Russia Frees American Teacher Marc Fogel After Secret US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/russia-frees-american-teacher-marc-fogel-after-secret-us-talks/): Russia releases detained schoolteacher Marc Fogel following a discreet visit by US envoy Steve Witkoff as Trump seeks to reset relations with Moscow.
- [US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/us-trade-partners-criticise-trump-for-25-percent-steel-aluminium-tariffs/): Allies like Canada called the tariffs ‘unacceptable’, arguing they weaken economic integration and hurt economies.
- [Palestinian father reunites with his lost baby after a year of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/palestinian-father-reunites-with-his-lost-baby-after-a-year-of-war/): A father was able to reunite with his lost son after a family took him in and ensured his survival during the Gaza war.
- [Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/starbucks-sued-by-us-state-of-missouri-for-using-dei-policies/): Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas.
- [Wave Of Lawsuits Target US President Donald Trump’s Executive Actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/wave-of-lawsuits-target-us-president-donald-trumps-executive-actions/): Trump swiftly introduced a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping policies on immigration, inclusivity and the economy. But his opponents have wasted no time in pushing back.
- [‘We’re Going To Take It’: In Front Of Jordan King Abdullah, Trump Repeats His Gaza Takeover Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/were-going-to-take-it-in-front-of-jordan-king-abdullah-trump-repeats-his-gaza-takeover-plan/): Donald Trump said that he believes the US will have a parcel of land each in Egypt and Jordan.
- [Joy in Israel, restrictions in Palestine for released captives, prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/joy-in-israel-restrictions-in-palestine-for-released-captives-prisoners/): In Israel, released captives are welcomed with joy; in Palestine, celebrations are banned.
- [Trump Says Hamas Wants To 'Play Tough Guy', Netanyahu Threatens Gaza Fighting If Hostages Not Freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-says-hamas-wants-to-play-tough-guy-netanyahu-threatens-gaza-fighting-if-hostages-not-freed/): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that “intense fighting” will resume in Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages. Hamas said the hostage release scheduled for Feb.15 was postponed due to Israel failing to meet its commitments under a ceasefire agreement, including on aid, and the deaths of three Gazans at the weekend. Netanyahu said […]
- [India A Responsible Nuclear Power Leading Global Stability Under PM Modi's Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/india-a-responsible-nuclear-power-leading-global-stability-under-pm-modis-leadership/): Given the shared vision for clean energy and nuclear security, India and France can play a pivotal role in ensuring global nuclear peace and stability
- [Yemen’s Houthis warn they are ready to attack Israel if Gaza war resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/yemens-houthis-warn-they-are-ready-to-attack-israel-if-gaza-war-resumes/): Announcement comes after Hamas said it would pause release of captives, citing Israeli violations of ceasefire.
- [Trump hosts Jordan’s King Abdullah II after Gaza ‘take over’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-hosts-jordans-king-abdullah-ii-after-gaza-take-over-plan/): President Donald Trump met Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House, pressing him to take in Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Can simplifying AI rules in Europe create competition for US and China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/can-simplifying-ai-rules-in-europe-create-competition-for-us-and-china/): Europe to cut red tape to make artificial intelligence advancements easier.
- ['Gaza War Will Begin Again': Israel Warns Hamas If Hostages Not Returned By Saturday Noon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/gaza-war-will-begin-again-israel-warns-hamas-if-hostages-not-returned-by-saturday-noon/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday warned that IDF will resume the war in Gaza if Hamas does not release nine hostages by the deadline of noon Saturday.
- ['India Becoming Preferred Global Investment Destination': PM Modi At CEO Forum In Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/india-becoming-preferred-global-investment-destination-pm-modi-at-ceo-forum-in-paris/): PM Modi, who is on a visit to France, called on French people to come and visit the country, saying, “This is the right time to come to India.”
- ['Kids Really Enjoyed The Gifts,' Says US Vice-President JD Vance On Meeting 'Gracious, Kind' PM Narendra Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/kids-really-enjoyed-the-gifts-says-us-vice-president-jd-vance-on-meeting-gracious-kind-pm-narendra-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the birthday celebrations of Vivek, US Vice-President JD Vance’s son with US Second Lady Usha Chilukuri, Vance’s wife, on Wednesday on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit.
- [Netanyahu threatens to resume Israel’s war on Gaza if captives not released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/netanyahu-threatens-to-resume-israels-war-on-gaza-if-captives-not-released/): The ceasefire has been called into question as Hamas accuses Israel of violating key provisions of the agreement.
- [Who will Israelis blame if the Gaza ceasefire breaks down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/who-will-israelis-blame-if-the-gaza-ceasefire-breaks-down/): Hamas announces that the release of captives held in Gaza will be suspended, citing Israeli violations.
- [USAID And Ecosystem: Conspiracy Is Out | Congress | Rahul Gandhi | Soros | Viral | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/usaid-and-ecosystem-conspiracy-is-out-congress-rahul-gandhi-soros-viral-n18s/): There has been growing speculation about the role of USAID and its involvement in various ecosystems within Bharat. Concerns have been raised about whether foreign-funded organizations influence policy-making, activism, and narratives in a way that aligns with external interests rather than national priorities. While some view this as strategic international cooperation, others see it as […]
- [PM Modi To Pay Tributes To India's World War Heroes At Mazargues Cemetery In France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modi-to-pay-tributes-to-indias-world-war-heroes-at-mazargues-cemetery-in-france/): The Prime Minister has been a staunch proponent of giving due respect to soldiers, especially those whose sacrifices may have been forgotten over the years since they laid down their lives far away from the motherland
- [‘Outraged’: WFP says staff member dies while detained in northern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/outraged-wfp-says-staff-member-dies-while-detained-in-northern-yemen/): Agency confirms death of staffer a day after UN pauses operations in northern Yemen due to Houthi detentions.
- ['Part of Ukraine Is Already Russia' Kremlin Laps Up Trump Remarks; Mystery US Flight Lands In Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/part-of-ukraine-is-already-russia-kremlin-laps-up-trump-remarks-mystery-us-flight-lands-in-moscow/): The Kremlin said Tuesday that a “significant part” of Ukraine “wants to be Russia,” hours after US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday.”Addressing the three-year conflict between Moscow and Kyiv in a Fox News interview that aired Monday, Trump said: “(Ukraine) may make a deal, they may not make […]
- [Watch: PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting US Vice President JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/watch-pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-us-vice-president-jd-vance/): US Vice President JD Vance and PM Modi held a bilateral meeting in Paris, France.
- [M23 fighters resume attacks in DR Congo after two-day pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/m23-fighters-resume-attacks-in-dr-congo-after-two-day-pause/): Fighters continue advancing on South Kivu province despite ceasefire calls from regional leaders.
- [UK Govt Follows Trump's Footsteps, Targets Indian Restaurants In Big Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/uk-govt-follows-trumps-footsteps-targets-indian-restaurants-in-big-immigration-crackdown/): Termed as a “UK-wide blitz”, the crackdown was extended to Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores and car washes, which employ migrant workers.
- [Multipolar World Ensures AI Development With Least Bias: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/multipolar-world-ensures-ai-development-with-least-bias-jaishankar/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said there is a need to shape the global discourse in the domain of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- [Football star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racial harassment in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/football-star-sam-kerr-found-not-guilty-of-racial-harassment-in-england/): The Chelsea striker is cleared of racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer ‘stupid and white’.
- [Greenland No More? US Lawmaker Wants To Rename It ‘Red…’ After Acquisition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/greenland-no-more-us-lawmaker-wants-to-rename-it-red-after-acquisition/): The Kingdom of Denmark, which maintains that the island is not for sale, owns Greenland, a place that Trump has long sought to acquire.
- [Trump Drops Idea To ‘Bomb Hell Out of Iran’? Says ‘Can Do A Deal’ As Tehran ‘Advances’ Nuclear Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-drops-idea-to-bomb-hell-out-of-iran-says-can-do-a-deal-as-tehran-advances-nuclear-tech/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 said that he thinks his administration will reach a deal with Iran on halting its nuclear programme. “I think we’re gonna make a deal in Iran,” he told Fox News, adding that he prefers Israel not “bomb the hell out of them.”Trump described Tehran as “frightened” due to […]
- [‘Nicest Guy, Total Killer’: The Ones Where ‘Friends’ PM Modi, US President Trump Praised Each Other](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/nicest-guy-total-killer-the-ones-where-friends-pm-modi-us-president-trump-praised-each-other/): Ahead of his US visit on February 12, PM Narendra Modi wrote on X: “I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump. Although this will be our first meeting following his historic electoral victory and inauguration in January, I have a very warm recollection of working together in his first term in building a […]
- [Why the Gaza ceasefire is in jeopardy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/why-the-gaza-ceasefire-is-in-jeopardy/): Hamas says it won’t release any more Israeli captives as part of the Gaza ceasefire.
- [‘Eat the Rich’: A Growing Class Divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/eat-the-rich-a-growing-class-divide/): We explore rising class consciousness among Gen Z and millennials and the growing awareness of economic inequality.
- [Who sells the most steel and aluminium to the US and who is facing tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/who-sells-the-most-steel-and-aluminium-to-the-us-and-who-is-facing-tariffs/): Donald Trump plans to place 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, valued at about $50bn in 2024.
- [Trump Imposes 25% Steel & Aluminum Tariffs On "Friends and Foes Alike", EU Threatens Countermeasures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-imposes-25-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-friends-and-foes-alike-eu-threatens-countermeasures/): President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States with no exceptions or exemptions.Although the United States gets most of its steel from Canada, Brazil and Mexico, the tariffs are largely — albeit indirectly — aimed at China.“This is a big deal — making America […]
- [Teacher admits to stabbing pupil to death in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/teacher-admits-to-stabbing-pupil-to-death-in-south-korea/): Teacher at Daejeon elementary school has not yet been arrested for killing of 7-year-old girl, police say.
- [Macron Says AI Summit ‘Wake Up Call’ For EU’s Tech Sector, Modi Assures Creation Of ‘New Jobs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/macron-says-ai-summit-wake-up-call-for-eus-tech-sector-modi-assures-creation-of-new-jobs/): French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 10 said that the ongoing Paris AI summit was “a wakeup call” for a European strategy to get competitive in a tech world now dominated by the US and China. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is co-chairing the event along with Macron, addressed what he called AI’s […]
- [Woman Flies 350 Km Daily To Work, Calls It 'More Cost-Efficient' Than Renting Nearby Her Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/woman-flies-350-km-daily-to-work-calls-it-more-cost-efficient-than-renting-nearby-her-office/): Racheal Kaur, an assistant manager at AirAsia, flies daily from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and back, earning the title “super commuter.”
- [One dead, eight sickened in Uganda’s new Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/one-dead-eight-sickened-in-ugandas-new-ebola-outbreak/): Uganda’s Health Ministry has confirmed nine Ebola cases in the country.
- [The Gazafication of Jenin will not succeed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/the-gazafication-of-jenin-will-not-succeed/): Palestinian resistance is an idea that cannot be bombed away.
- [Sudan scene of world’s worst humanitarian crisis: African Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/sudan-scene-of-worlds-worst-humanitarian-crisis-african-union/): Conflict hampering delivery of aid to a population suffering attacks and threat of famine.
- [How to amplify African voices in the art world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/how-to-amplify-african-voices-in-the-art-world/): “I’m all about collaborating with the girls.”
- [Woman jailed in Sweden for keeping Yazidi slaves in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/woman-jailed-in-sweden-for-keeping-yazidi-slaves-in-syria/): The 52-year-old gets 12 years in jail for ‘genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes’ by ISIL in 2015.
- [Did Israel violate the Gaza ceasefire? What to know about Hamas’s pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/did-israel-violate-the-gaza-ceasefire-what-to-know-about-hamass-pause/): Hamas says it will halt its captive releases until Israel complies with the terms of the ceasefire agreed between them.
- [Vance rails against AI regulation in Paris as US faces off with EU, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/vance-rails-against-ai-regulation-in-paris-as-us-faces-off-with-eu-china/): US vice president warns global leaders against striking AI deals with ‘authoritarian regimes’ in a veiled jab at China.
- [Gaza in need of shelter and supplies as winter storms hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/gaza-in-need-of-shelter-and-supplies-as-winter-storms-hit/): The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is being exacerbated as displaced Palestinians face a shortage of shelter.
- [Rubiales ‘totally sure’ Hermoso consented to kiss at World Cup, trial hears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/rubiales-totally-sure-hermoso-consented-to-kiss-at-world-cup-trial-hears/): Spain ex-football chief Luis Rubiales told his version of events over alleged forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso at World Cup.
- [Trump ‘Considers’ To Exempt Australia From 25% Steel, Aluminium Tariff After Call With Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-considers-to-exempt-australia-from-25-steel-aluminium-tariff-after-call-with-albanese/): US President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call on Feb. 11 with Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese. Earlier, Trump removed exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of […]
- [Furious EasyJet Passenger Puts Man In Headlock, Slaps Him For 'Dropping Chips' Mid-Air | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/furious-easyjet-passenger-puts-man-in-headlock-slaps-him-for-dropping-chips-mid-air-video/): The visuals circulating on social media show how a passenger attacked a young man for allegedly dropping his crisps and other snacks around him.
- [The US held migrants at Guantanamo before. Is Trump’s approach different?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/the-us-held-migrants-at-guantanamo-before-is-trumps-approach-different/): The US has held migrants at Guantanamo before, with fewer than 100 in recent years. How does Trump’s approach differ?
- [PM Modi Says India's G20 Presidency Paved The Way For A Responsible AI In World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modi-says-indias-g20-presidency-paved-the-way-for-a-responsible-ai-in-world/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has the largest AI talent pool in the world and said that the country is ready share its experience and expertise
- [Can Technology Replace Humans? In France, PM Modi Answers 'The Most Asked Question'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/can-technology-replace-humans-in-france-pm-modi-answers-the-most-asked-question/): PM Narendra Modi said that Artificial Intelligence can help transform millions of lives. He added that countries should invest in skilling and re-skilling of their people for an AI driven future.
- [PM Modi Delivers a Groundbreaking Address at AI Action Summit 2025 | Modi In France | AI Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modi-delivers-a-groundbreaking-address-at-ai-action-summit-2025-modi-in-france-ai-summit/): – In this electrifying keynote address at the , Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines India’s extraordinary journey in building a state-of-the-art digital public infrastructure for over 1.4 billion citizens—all achieved at an impressively low cost. PM Modi emphasizes that technology must be deeply rooted in local ecosystems to drive inclusive growth, foster cultural integration, and […]
- [PM Modi’s Remarks On Dangers Of AI Lauded By JD Vance: ‘I Appreciate His Point...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modis-remarks-on-dangers-of-ai-lauded-by-jd-vance-i-appreciate-his-point/): PM Modi France Visit: Cautioning about the dangers of AI, PM Modi said, “Some people worry about machines becoming superior in intelligence to humans.”
- [Trump Suggests Ceding Ukraine To Russia? Putin’s Minister Warns US-Moscow Ties ‘On Verge of Rupture’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-suggests-ceding-ukraine-to-russia-putins-minister-warns-us-moscow-ties-on-verge-of-rupture/): US President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 left open the possibility that Ukraine “may be Russian someday.” “They may make a deal, they may not make a deal. They may be Russian someday, or they may not be Russian someday,” Trump told Fox News in an interview.The US leader reiterated that the conflict in Ukraine […]
- [The UK’s ruling Labour government ‘paved the way for Reform to rise’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/the-uks-ruling-labour-government-paved-the-way-for-reform-to-rise/): Al Jazeera interviews Professor Aurelien Mondon on the rise of populism.
- [Bomb blast kills at least five in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/bomb-blast-kills-at-least-five-in-afghanistan/): Police say Taliban security personnel were among those killed in the as-yet unclaimed attack.
- [UN Chief Urges Hamas To Proceed With Planned Hostage Releases After Trump's Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/un-chief-urges-hamas-to-proceed-with-planned-hostage-releases-after-trumps-threat/): Hamas threatened to postpone further exchanges under a fragile ceasefire deal it said Israel was violating, prompting a threat from Donald Trump to end the ceasefire.
- [Private Jets Collide At Arizona’s Scottsdale Airport, Killing At Least 1 Person, Injuring others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/private-jets-collide-at-arizonas-scottsdale-airport-killing-at-least-1-person-injuring-others/): At least one person was killed and others were injured when two private jets collided on Feb. 10 at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, US, authorities said. The mishap took place when a midsize business jet skidded off the runway and collided with another jet that was parked. Watch for more details. n18oc_crux
- [PM Modi Arrive For AI Action Summit In Paris. A look at LIVE Visuals | PM Modi In France | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/pm-modi-arrive-for-ai-action-summit-in-paris-a-look-at-live-visuals-pm-modi-in-france-news18/): | arrive for AI Action Summit in .A look at LIVE Visuals n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['AI Is Reshaping Our Economy, Security': PM Modi In Paris AI Summit With Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/ai-is-reshaping-our-economy-security-pm-modi-in-paris-ai-summit-with-macron/): PM Modi was earlier welcomed with a hug by French President Emmanuel Macron at a welcome dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris
- ['AI Writing Code For Century': PM Modi Pushes For Inclusion At AI Summit In France | Top Quotes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/ai-writing-code-for-century-pm-modi-pushes-for-inclusion-at-ai-summit-in-france-top-quotes/): PM Modi called on world leaders to pull together resources and address concerns related to cyber security, disinformation and deepfakes.
- [Super Bowl performer explains Palestine-Sudan flag protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/super-bowl-performer-explains-palestine-sudan-flag-protest/): The Super Bowl halftime performer who staged a protest with the flags of Palestine and Sudan told us why he had to act.
- [Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/ukraine-may-be-russian-someday-trump/): US president and Kyiv suggest a deal on rare earths could compensate Washington for aid.
- [‘Just Warning’ Says Hamas After Trump Warns To ‘Cancel’ Gaza Deal, Demands All Hostages Be Freed By…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/just-warning-says-hamas-after-trump-warns-to-cancel-gaza-deal-demands-all-hostages-be-freed-by/): US President Donald Trump set a Saturday deadline for all hostages to be released from Gaza, saying that otherwise “all hell” would break out and he would call for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to be canceled.Trump’s latest extraordinary intervention in the Middle East came after Hamas threatened to postpone any further hostage-prisoner exchanges, placing the fragile […]
- [Biased Faction In US Govt Manipulated Online Content On PM Modi In 2019 Elections: Former US Diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/biased-faction-in-us-govt-manipulated-online-content-on-pm-modi-in-2019-elections-former-us-diplomat/): Former US Diplomat claimed that some factions in the US State Department Worked Towards Moderating Content Of PM Modi And BJP
- [Trump Warns 'All Hell Is Going To Break Out' If Gaza Hostages Aren’t Returned By Hamas By Feb. 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-warns-all-hell-is-going-to-break-out-if-gaza-hostages-arent-returned-by-hamas-by-feb-15/): US President Donald Trump said on Feb.10 that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday on Feb. 15 or he would propose cancelling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and “let hell break out.”Trump’s comments came after Hamas announced the postponement of any further hostage releases citing Israeli truce violations, which […]
- [Elon Musk's Net Worth Falls Below $400 Billion. Is Donald Trump To Blame?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/elon-musks-net-worth-falls-below-400-billion-is-donald-trump-to-blame/): Elon Musk Net Worth: Tesla’s stock has fallen 27%- impacting Elon Musk’s wealth as the shares and options of the company make up more than 60% of billionaire’s wealth.
- [FBI Finds 2,400 New JFK Assassination Secret Files After Trump’s Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/fbi-finds-2400-new-jfk-assassination-secret-files-after-trumps-order/): Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has been nominated as Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, believes that both his father’s and uncle’s deaths were part of broader conspiracies
- [Luka Doncic makes LA Lakers debut with win against Utah Jazz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/luka-doncic-makes-la-lakers-debut-with-win-against-utah-jazz/): Five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic begins LA Lakers career just over a week after his blockbuster trade from Dallas.
- [Israeli offensive on occupied West Bank forcibly displaced 40,000: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/israeli-offensive-on-occupied-west-bank-forcibly-displaced-40000-un/): The UN says 44 deaths in the occupied West Bank since January were linked to operations in Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas.
- [Trump Implies Ukraine 'May Be Russian Someday' Ahead Of JD Vance's Meeting With Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-implies-ukraine-may-be-russian-someday-ahead-of-jd-vances-meeting-with-zelenskyy/): Trump is pressing for a swift end to the conflict, while Zelenskyy is calling for tough security guarantees from Washington as part of any deal with Russia.
- [Trump says Gaza ceasefire should end on Saturday if captives not freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-says-gaza-ceasefire-should-end-on-saturday-if-captives-not-freed/): US President Donald Trump suggested Israel should cancel the ceasefire in Gaza if all captives are not released.
- [‘Tug of war’: Chagos Islands deal tearing families apart in Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/tug-of-war-chagos-islands-deal-tearing-families-apart-in-mauritius/): Mauritius awaits Trump’s approval for UK to hand over archipelago, with Chagossians at odds over what’s in it for them.
- [Corruption derailing climate fight, watchdog warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/corruption-derailing-climate-fight-watchdog-warns/): Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
- [As Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Trump, can he resist US pressure on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/as-jordans-king-abdullah-meets-trump-can-he-resist-us-pressure-on-gaza/): Trump’s comments on displacing Palestinians from Gaza faces strong opposition from Jordan and Arab countries.
- [UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/un-suspends-operations-in-yemens-houthi-stronghold-after-staff-detained/): The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel.
- ['I Don't Trust OpenAI': Elon Musk Ups The Ante After Sam Altman Rejects His $97.4 Billion Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/i-dont-trust-openai-elon-musk-ups-the-ante-after-sam-altman-rejects-his-97-4-billion-offer/): A Musk-led group proposed to purchase the nonprofit that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion, but Altman rejected the unsolicited bid. This marks the latest in the feud between two tech leaders.
- [North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/north-korea-warns-of-retaliation-after-us-nuclear-submarine-docks-in-busan/): Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port.
- [Google switches name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/google-switches-name-of-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america-for-us-users/): California-based internet giant says the name of the body of water will depend on location of the user.
- [‘Great, Great Victory’: PM Modi Praises JD Vance As He Makes His Debut On World Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/great-great-victory-pm-modi-praises-jd-vance-as-he-makes-his-debut-on-world-stage/): PM Modi engaged with Vance during a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday
- [At Least One Dead, 4 Others Injured After Deadly Jet Collision At Arizona Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/at-least-one-dead-4-others-injured-after-deadly-jet-collision-at-arizona-airport/): The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the collision of two jets at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,083](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1083/): Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Bangladesh Stall Displaying Taslima Nasreen's Book Attacked: 'Supporting Jihadists'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/bangladesh-stall-displaying-taslima-nasreens-book-attacked-supporting-jihadists/): Taslima Nasreen News: According to police and eyewitnesses, the incident took place on Monday at the book stall of Sabyasachi Publication set up at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.
- [Trump Steps Up Trade War, Slaps 25% Tariffs On All Steel And Aluminum Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-steps-up-trade-war-slaps-25-tariffs-on-all-steel-and-aluminum-imports/): Before he signed executive orders imposing the measures, global stock markets rose as traders with “tariff fatigue” appeared to shrug off Trump’s plans.
- [Indian Restaurants Targeted As Starmer Launches Trump-Style 'UK-Wide Blitz' On Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/indian-restaurants-targeted-as-starmer-launches-trump-style-uk-wide-blitz-on-illegal-immigrants/): UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighted a “record-breaking” January as immigration enforcement teams raided 828 premises – including Indian restaurants and nail bars – arresting 609 people.
- [Modi In Paris: 15-Member Sikh Delegation Welcomes PM, Says 'First Prime Minister Who...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/modi-in-paris-15-member-sikh-delegation-welcomes-pm-says-first-prime-minister-who/): PM Modi received a resounding welcome from the Indian community as he arrived for a three-day visit to France, after which he was greeted by President Emmanuel Macron.
- ['All Hell Will Break Loose': Trump Warns Gaza Ceasefire May End By Saturday If All Hostages Not Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/all-hell-will-break-loose-trump-warns-gaza-ceasefire-may-end-by-saturday-if-all-hostages-not-released/): Trump said Monday he would call for the end of the ceasefire if every Israeli hostage was not released by noon on Saturday
- [French President Emmanuel Macron Receives PM Modi With A Warm Hug Ahead Of Paris Dinner | WATCH](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/french-president-emmanuel-macron-receives-pm-modi-with-a-warm-hug-ahead-of-paris-dinner-watch/): PM Modi In Paris: At the dinner, the prime minister also met US Vice President JD Vance, who is also in France to attend the AI Summit
- ['No Thank You But...' Sam Altman Rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 Billion Offer To Buy OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/no-thank-you-but-sam-altman-rejects-elon-musks-97-4-billion-offer-to-buy-openai/): Elon Musk and a group of investors previously launched an effort to purchase OpenAI after the Tesla CEO criticised the AI company for abandoning its open-source and non-profit mission.
- [Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, raising new trade war fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-raising-new-trade-war-fears/): US president says measures are a response to domestic industry being ‘pummelled by both friend and foe alike’.
- [Trump administration to ban transgender people from military enlistment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/trump-administration-to-ban-transgender-people-from-military-enlistment/): The Republican leader has repeatedly sought to limit the ability of transgender people to serve in US armed forces.
- [Key Moments From PM Modi’s Day 1 Of France Visit: Meeting Macron, JD Vance And Diaspora Welcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/key-moments-from-pm-modis-day-1-of-france-visit-meeting-macron-jd-vance-and-diaspora-welcome/): PM Modi was greeted by the Indian diaspora in France on arrival in Paris. He will co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- [Elon Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/elon-musk-led-group-makes-97-4bn-bid-for-openai/): Musk’s bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of the startup.
- [PM Modi, US VP Vance, France’s Macron Interact During Dinner Hosted By French President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/10/pm-modi-us-vp-vance-frances-macron-interact-during-dinner-hosted-by-french-president/): The Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Modi, US Vice President JD Vance and French President Emmanuel Macron had an interaction.
- [After Spat With Vladimir Putin’s Rumoured Partner, Russian Gymnastics Team Chief Quits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/after-spat-with-vladimir-putins-rumoured-partner-russian-gymnastics-team-chief-quits/): Irina Viner and Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva got into a spat during the BRICS games and have been fighting since.
- [‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-effect-how-us-tariffs-51st-state-threats-are-shaking-up-canada/): Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump’s threats.
- [US President Donald Trump To Meet Russia’s Putin In Saudi Arabia, Says Ukraine Needs Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-president-donald-trump-to-meet-russias-putin-in-saudi-arabia-says-ukraine-needs-elections/): Donald Trump earlier in the day spoke to US President Putin and agreed to start Ukraine peace talks immediately.
- [Kamal Adwan’s detained director alleges torture by Israeli authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/kamal-adwans-detained-director-alleges-torture-by-israeli-authorities/): Lawyers for Kamal Adwan Hospital’s Dr. Hussam Abu Safia had their first contact with the director.
- [French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/french-troops-to-exit-senegal-by-end-of-2025/): Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.
- [Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/hamas-delegation-in-egypt-as-mediators-push-to-maintain-gaza-ceasefire/): Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.
- [Scientist Warns ‘City-Killer’ Asteroid, Possibly Headed Towards Earth, May Be Too Late To Deflect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/scientist-warns-city-killer-asteroid-possibly-headed-towards-earth-may-be-too-late-to-deflect/): The 2024 YR4 asteroid, with a 1-in-43 chance of hitting Earth in 2032, is under close observation as experts debate the effectiveness of current deflection methods.
- [Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/tulsi-gabbard-confirmed-as-us-director-of-national-intelligence/): The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.
- [Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/syrias-leader-russias-putin-make-first-contact-since-al-assads-fall/): Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa’s first phone call with Russian president since taking power.
- [Trump seeks ‘successful conclusion’ to Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-seeks-successful-conclusion-to-russia-ukraine-war/): The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.
- [India Among Top 10 Countries Hardest Hit By Climate-Related Extreme Weather: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/india-among-top-10-countries-hardest-hit-by-climate-related-extreme-weather-report/): There were more than 400 extreme weather events recorded in India during 1993-2022, causing losses of nearly USD 180 billion (inflation-adjusted) and at least 80,000 fatalities
- [Who Is Tulsi Gabbard, US' First Hindu-American Spy Chief Chosen By Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/who-is-tulsi-gabbard-us-first-hindu-american-spy-chief-chosen-by-donald-trump/): The US Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as US Director of National Intelligence with a 52-48 vote. Gabbard, a former Democrat, secured Republican support.
- [How will Trump’s second term reshape US role in the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/how-will-trumps-second-term-reshape-us-role-in-the-world/): US president’s latest actions may have caused irreparable damage.
- [Gaza hospital chief Abu Safia detained, tortured in Israeli jail: Lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/gaza-hospital-chief-abu-safia-detained-tortured-in-israeli-jail-lawyer/): The 51-year-old Hussam Abu Safia was detained by the Israeli army from Gaza in December.
- [Workers saved from burning factory in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/workers-saved-from-burning-factory-in-brazil/): Watch the moment workers in Rio de Janeiro were rescued from the window ledge of a factory after it caught fire.
- [Toy Train, Jigsaw Puzzle, Alphabet Set: PM Modi's Eco-Friendly Gifts For US Vice President JD Vance's Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/toy-train-jigsaw-puzzle-alphabet-set-pm-modis-eco-friendly-gifts-for-us-vice-president-jd-vances-kids/): During his visit to France, PM Modi met US Vice President JD Vance and his family, including his Indian-American wife, Usha Vance, and their children
- [Israel Warns Hamas 'Hell Just as Trump Promised' If Gaza Hostages Not Freed; Egypt, Jordan Vow Unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/israel-warns-hamas-hell-just-as-trump-promised-if-gaza-hostages-not-freed-egypt-jordan-vow-unity/): Israel’s defence minister threatened a war of greater intensity in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t release hostages by the noon of Feb. 15. “The gates of hell will open upon them, just as the President of the United States promised,” Israel Katz said. The new Gaza war will be of “another intensity from the one before […]
- [After Russia’s Putin, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Receives Phone Call From US President Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/after-russias-putin-ukraines-zelenskyy-receives-phone-call-from-us-president-donald-trump/): US President Donald Trump spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a long call with Russia’s Putin
- [US defence chief signals major shift in Ukraine support in first NATO meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-defence-chief-signals-major-shift-in-ukraine-support-in-first-nato-meet/): NATO membership for Ukraine ‘not realistic’ and Kyiv must abandon hopes of returning to pre-2014 borders, Hegseth says.
- [Art as survival: Gaza’s creators transform pain into protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/art-as-survival-gazas-creators-transform-pain-into-protest/): Amid Israel’s scorched earth campaign in Gaza, young artists are trying to turn pain into hope.
- ["Some Things I Say Will Be Incorrect" Musk Walks Back Gaza Condoms Claim, Trump Fires USAID Officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/some-things-i-say-will-be-incorrect-musk-walks-back-gaza-condoms-claim-trump-fires-usaid-officer/): US billionaire Elon Musk appeared to walk back the Trump administration’s claim that the previous administration allocated $50 million in condoms for Gaza. Musk conceded that “some of the things that I say will be incorrect” when asked about White House claims about condoms being sent to Gaza. Musk’s remarks came as the US President […]
- [Trump Administration Rules Out NATO Membership For Ukraine As 'Unrealistic', Zelenskyy Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-administration-rules-out-nato-membership-for-ukraine-as-unrealistic-zelenskyy-reacts/): Defence Secretary Hegseth said that while US wants to see a prosperous Ukraine, the return to its pre-2014 border was an “unrealistic objective”.
- ['We Want To Stop...': Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine War Over Phone Call, Agree To Start Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/we-want-to-stop-trump-putin-discuss-ukraine-war-over-phone-call-agree-to-start-negotiations/): Trump said Russia had lost tens of millions of people in the war and both leaders wanted an end to the nearly three-year war. This came shortly after the US ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine.
- [US rules out pre-2014 borders and NATO membership for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-rules-out-pre-2014-borders-and-nato-membership-for-ukraine/): US Defense Secretary says that restoring Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is ‘unrealistic’ and ruled out NATO membership.
- [Germany: A Far Right Reckoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/germany-a-far-right-reckoning/): People & Power investigates the reasons behind the rise of the far right in Germany.
- [Egypt, Jordan, and the US aid game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/egypt-jordan-and-the-us-aid-game/): Forced to choose between aid cuts and taking displaced Palestinians, Egypt and Jordan may look for aid elsewhere.
- [Palestinian mother returns to destroyed home in North Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/palestinian-mother-returns-to-destroyed-home-in-north-gaza/): This is the moment a Palestinian mother broke down as she returned to her home in North Gaza without her husband.
- [UAE's Ambassador to Washington Says US Gaza Approach 'Difficult'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/uaes-ambassador-to-washington-says-us-gaza-approach-difficult/): UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba acknowledged the U.S. approach to Gaza as “difficult” but emphasized seeking solutions.
- [PM Narendra Modi Visit To US | Trump, Trade And Tariffs | #brasstacks with Zakka Jacob | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-narendra-modi-visit-to-us-trump-trade-and-tariffs-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob-news18/): There will be a lot of discussion about strategic convergence and economy. Both US and India have well developed economies and it is important to keep the winning streak. Expect some bold decisions, says Atul Keshap, President, U.S.-India Business CouncilWatch with Zakka Jacob n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Disrupting IAEA Rotation At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-disrupting-iaea-rotation-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/): Ukraine accused Russia of disrupting the IAEA mission’s rotation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, signaling safe passage but then initiating hostilities. No comment from Russia.
- [US Senate Confirms Appointment Of Tulsi Gabbard As US Director Of National Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-senate-confirms-appointment-of-tulsi-gabbard-as-us-director-of-national-intelligence/): Post Content
- [PM Modi Gifts Exquisite Dokra Artwork To President Macron, Silver Hand-Engraved Mirror To French First Lady](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-gifts-exquisite-dokra-artwork-to-president-macron-silver-hand-engraved-mirror-to-french-first-lady/): Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday left Marseille in France for Washington DC for the second leg of his two-nation visit
- [Amid deadly raids, Israeli army orders evacuation of another West Bank camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/amid-deadly-raids-israeli-army-orders-evacuation-of-another-west-bank-camp/): Israeli army storms Nur Shams camp as it continues three-week ‘open war against existence of Palestinian people’.
- [How Pakistan’s Imran Khan is losing a remittance war against the government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/how-pakistans-imran-khan-is-losing-a-remittance-war-against-the-government/): Despite Khan’s calls to the diaspora to stop sending money back home, remittances are soaring — even from supporters.
- [Paris AI summit: Why won’t US, UK sign global artificial intelligence pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/paris-ai-summit-why-wont-us-uk-sign-global-artificial-intelligence-pact/): While some countries want to ensure inclusion in development of AI, others call for low regulation.
- [In A Special Gesture, France's Macron Personally Sees Off PM Modi At Marseille Airport | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/in-a-special-gesture-frances-macron-personally-sees-off-pm-modi-at-marseille-airport-photos/): PM Narendra Modi concluded his France visit with a warm send-off from President Emmanuel Macron.
- [Arab League chief warns of regional instability over Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/arab-league-chief-warns-of-regional-instability-over-trumps-gaza-plan/): Arab League chief rejects US President Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza of Palestinians.
- [‘Palestinians cannot be transferred’ from Gaza, Jordanian FM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/palestinians-cannot-be-transferred-from-gaza-jordanian-fm-says/): Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi tells Al Jazeera that Jordan remains opposed to Trump’s Gaza takeover plan.
- [PM Narendra Modi France Visit | Former Ambassador Ashok Sajjanha's Exclusive | #plainspeak | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-narendra-modi-france-visit-former-ambassador-ashok-sajjanhas-exclusive-plainspeak-news18/): French President Macron came to see off PM Modi, this is very very rare and unique. It displays the confidence and trust that both leaders shares with each other, says Former Ambassador Ashok Sajjanha’sWatch n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Modi Embarks On 2-Day US Visit: Meeting With Donald Trump, Elon Musk On Agenda | Full Itinerary Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-embarks-on-2-day-us-visit-meeting-with-donald-trump-elon-musk-on-agenda-full-itinerary-here/): PM Modi Visits US: PM Modi’s visit to the US will include discussions regarding trade, strategic defence cooperation and global security challenges with US President Donald Trump.
- [US Senators Mock “Foolish” Khamenei For Refusing Talks, Iran Slams "Reckless" Trump's Bombing Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-senators-mock-foolish-khamenei-for-refusing-talks-iran-slams-reckless-trumps-bombing-threat/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for improving the country’s military capabilities, including the “accuracy” of missiles after US President Donald Trump’s threat to use force if Tehran refuses to negotiate its nuclear programme. “Say that we previously set a limit for the accuracy of our missiles, but we now feel this limit is no […]
- [US Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Special Needs Student, Told Him To Bring Gun To School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-teacher-had-sexual-relationship-with-special-needs-student-told-him-to-bring-gun-to-school/): The teacher manipulated the student for cash by convincing him that he was “the one”. She also introduced him to drugs like fentanyl and told him to bring a gun to school and shoot a colleague.
- [East Timor has a historic opportunity to break ASEAN deadlock on Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/east-timor-has-a-historic-opportunity-to-break-asean-deadlock-on-myanmar/): It can lead the way on holding Myanmar’s military government accountable at the ICC.
- [UN Says Sheikh Hasina's Govt Behind Possible 'Crimes Against Humanity' In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/un-says-sheikh-hasinas-govt-behind-possible-crimes-against-humanity-in-bangladesh/): The UN rights office said it had “reasonable grounds to believe” that “murder, torture, imprisonment and infliction of other inhumane acts have taken place” under Hasina’s government.
- [Russian Missile Attack: Russian Missile Strike On The Ukrainian Capital | Russia Ukraine War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/russian-missile-attack-russian-missile-strike-on-the-ukrainian-capital-russia-ukraine-war-n18g/): A predawn Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital killed at least one civilian and injured four others on Wednesday, sparking several fires in the city of three million people, Ukrainian officials said. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Who is Marc Fogel, the US teacher released by Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/who-is-marc-fogel-the-us-teacher-released-by-russia/): The 63-year-old arrived back on US soil late Tuesday night after three years in a Russian penal colony.
- [Russia rejects swapping Ukrainian territory for Kyiv-held parts of Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/russia-rejects-swapping-ukrainian-territory-for-kyiv-held-parts-of-kursk/): The Kremlin says Ukrainian forces will be ‘destroyed’ or pushed out of seized Russian territories.
- [Netanyahu threatens to resume Gaza war within days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/netanyahu-threatens-to-resume-gaza-war-within-days/): Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will end the ceasefire in Gaza if all captives are not released.
- [Barcelona to play Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/barcelona-to-play-atletico-madrid-in-copa-del-rey-semifinals/): The draw for Spain’s oldest football competition also has Real Madrid playing Real Sociedad in the other semifinal.
- [How Trump took an Israeli idea and presented it as his own](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/how-trump-took-an-israeli-idea-and-presented-it-as-his-own/): The US president’s full endorsement of Israeli war crimes builds on the decades-old Western policy of Israeli impunity.
- [Israel Hits Rafah, ‘Kills 1’ As IDF ‘Okays’ Gaza War Plan, Hamas Leaders ‘Stop Using Phone’ Fearing…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/israel-hits-rafah-kills-1-as-idf-okays-gaza-war-plan-hamas-leaders-stop-using-phone-fearing/): An Israeli drone strike in Rafah, southern Gaza, killed one person and injured another, according to Palestinian media. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating it targeted two suspects retrieving a drone flown from Israel into Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF approved battle plans for Gaza should the ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas collapse, deploying […]
- [Australian Nurses Say They ‘Won’t Treat Israeli Patients But Kill Them’ In TikTok Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/australian-nurses-say-they-wont-treat-israeli-patients-but-kill-them-in-tiktok-video/): Australian Nurses TikTok Video: The video- which was widely shared on social media- purportedly shows two New South Wales health workers talking about Israeli patients.
- [Greece elects conservative Tassoulas as president despite protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/greece-elects-conservative-tassoulas-as-president-despite-protests/): Constantine Tassoulas’s candidacy had led to anger among demonstrators decrying Greece’s worst rail disaster.
- [Fear and condemnation in Gaza as Israel threatens to resume war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/fear-and-condemnation-in-gaza-as-israel-threatens-to-resume-war/): Hamas insists on ceasefire despite Israeli threat to resume ‘intense fighting’ in Gaza if captives are not released.
- [Turning the Tide: Mali | Africa’s New Directions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/turning-the-tide-mali-africas-new-directions/): Mali struggles to turn around a security situation that has hampered development and social progress.
- [Minister in Libya’s national unity government injured in gun attack on car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/minister-in-libyas-national-unity-government-injured-in-gun-attack-on-car/): UN-recognised government condemns assassination attempt targeting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Adel Jumaa.
- [Trump talks up ‘progress’ on Ukraine war after release of US prisoner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-talks-up-progress-on-ukraine-war-after-release-of-us-prisoner/): Video shows moments after the release of US prisoner Marc Fogel, amid US President Trump talks of ending Ukraine’s war.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Matches, start time, India vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/icc-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-matches-start-time-india-vs-pakistan/): All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.
- ["Generous" Putin Frees American Marc Fogel in "Very Fair" Deal With US | What Did Trump Exchange?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/generous-putin-frees-american-marc-fogel-in-very-fair-deal-with-us-what-did-trump-exchange/): Moscow on Tuesday freed an American prisoner after the first-known visit by a member of President Donald Trump’s administration to Russia, in a deal the White House said bodes well for ending the Ukraine war.The White House said Trump secured the release of Marc Fogel, an American jailed since 2021 on drug charges, as part […]
- [Elon Musk’s Son Seen Picking His Nose At Oval Office | Watch Donald Trump’s Reaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/elon-musks-son-seen-picking-his-nose-at-oval-office-watch-donald-trumps-reaction/): Elon Musk’s Son In White House: The White House shared a short clip in which Elon Musk’s son X was seen standing beside the US President’s table.
- ['Occurred To Me That I Was Dying': Salman Rushdie Testifies About 2022 Knife Attack In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/occurred-to-me-that-i-was-dying-salman-rushdie-testifies-about-2022-knife-attack-in-new-york/): Rushdie suffered life-threatening injuries when a stranger rushed at him in 2022 and slashed him repeatedly with a knife. The renowned author was blinded in an eye and spent months recovering.
- [PM Modi In France | PM Modi Honours Indian Soldiers Of World War 1 At Mazargues War Cemetery |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-in-france-pm-modi-honours-indian-soldiers-of-world-war-1-at-mazargues-war-cemetery-news18/): | All the brave soldiers answered the call of duty & fought with unwavering courage: PM Modi after visiting the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille honoring Indian soldiers of World War 1 n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Grimes Angry At Elon Musk For Taking Their Son To Oval Office: ‘Thanks For Alerting Me’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/grimes-angry-at-elon-musk-for-taking-their-son-to-oval-office-thanks-for-alerting-me/): Canadian musician Grimes, who shares three children with the Tesla CEO, said on X (formerly Twitter), “He should not be in public like this.”
- [PM Modi Visits Mazargues Cemetery With French President Macron, Pays Homage To India's World War Heroes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-visits-mazargues-cemetery-with-french-president-macron-pays-homage-to-indias-world-war-heroes/): During a solemn ceremony held at the site, Prime Minister Modi laid a wreath composed of tricolour-themed flowers. French President Emmanuel Macron, who accompanied him, also laid a wreath
- [Scorned US Man Stabs Ex-Girlfriend 35 Times As Her 2-Year-Old Son ‘Disturbingly Watched’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/scorned-us-man-stabs-ex-girlfriend-35-times-as-her-2-year-old-son-disturbingly-watched/): Jose William Funes-Zabala stabbed Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara in her apartment in Hempstead after he learnt that she had started dating someone.
- [Trump fails to rule out Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-fails-to-rule-out-israeli-annexation-of-the-occupied-west-bank/): US President Donald Trump refused to guarantee that Israel will not annex the occupied West Bank.
- [Watch: Modi-Macron Magic Shines In Marseille As Leaders Inaugurate Indian Consulate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/watch-modi-macron-magic-shines-in-marseille-as-leaders-inaugurate-indian-consulate/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were seen waving to the crowd from the balcony of Indian consulate
- [Former Bangladesh gov’t behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/former-bangladesh-govt-behind-possible-crimes-against-humanity-says-un/): UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people.
- [Will China and the US head into a full-blown trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/will-china-and-the-us-head-into-a-full-blown-trade-war/): The US and China’s tit-for-tat tariffs are ratcheting up economic tensions between the two nations.
- [Jordan Offers Gaza Concession To Trump? Says ‘Will Take In…’, As US Prez Insists On ‘Having’ Enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/jordan-offers-gaza-concession-to-trump-says-will-take-in-as-us-prez-insists-on-having-enclave/): Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Feb. 11 became the first Arab leader to meet US President Donald Trump in the White House since his second term began on Jan. 20. The White House sit-down with Trump, however, put Abdullah in a delicate situationTrump doubled down on his idea of exiling Palestinians and placing a rebuilt […]
- [PM Modi France Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Honours Fallen Indian Soldiers At Mazargues Cemetery In Marseille](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-france-visit-live-updates-pm-modi-honours-fallen-indian-soldiers-at-mazargues-cemetery-in-marseille/): PM Modi France Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi entered the last day of his three-day visit to France on Wednesday.
- [Nathan Thrall confronts Israel’s occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/nathan-thrall-confronts-israels-occupation/): Pulitzer Prize winner Nathan Thrall talks about Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
- [Children in Haiti falling prey to gruesome gang violence, Amnesty warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/children-in-haiti-falling-prey-to-gruesome-gang-violence-amnesty-warns/): Report estimates that more than a million children live in areas controlled by or under the influence of armed gangs.
- [Macron & Modi: Tracing A Special Friendship Marked By Extraordinary Gestures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/macron-modi-tracing-a-special-friendship-marked-by-extraordinary-gestures/): On the first day, President Macron spent time with PM Modi at the dinner hosted by him. The camaraderie continued the next day at the AI Action Summit, which was co-hosted by India and France
- [Netanyahu “looking for excuse [to] restart war” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/netanyahu-looking-for-excuse-to-restart-war-in-gaza/): Khaled Elgindy, talks about Trump’s statement that, that, unless Hamas returns all Israeli captives by Feb 15, “all hell
- [Elon Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/elon-musk-appears-at-white-house-defending-doges-work/): The billionaire Trump ally pushes back at criticism over transparency, saying his department’s work is ‘common sense’.
- [Jordanian foreign minister rejects Trump’s Gaza displacement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/jordanian-foreign-minister-rejects-trumps-gaza-displacement-plan/): Jordan’s foreign minister told Al Jazeera his country rejects the US president’s plan to take over Gaza
- [Mark Zuckerberg Says He Was Almost Sentenced To Death In Pakistan: ‘Not Worried But…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/mark-zuckerberg-says-he-was-almost-sentenced-to-death-in-pakistan-not-worried-but/): Mark Zuckerberg On Pakistan: The lawsuit accused Facebook of hosting content that violates Pakistan’s strict blasphemy laws, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
- ['We Conquered India': Indian-Origin Woman Faces Racial Abuse By UK Man On Train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/we-conquered-india-indian-origin-woman-faces-racial-abuse-by-uk-man-on-train/): Gabrielle Forsyth faced the ordeal when she was returning back home from her work and started talking to a fellow passenger about the charity she works in which supports immigrants
- [Iran denounces ‘reckless’ Trump remarks on nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/iran-denounces-reckless-trump-remarks-on-nuclear-deal/): Iran’s envoy to UN Amir Saeid Iravani warns the US that ‘any act of aggression will have severe consequences’.
- [What's In A Name: Google Maps Shows 'Gulf of Mexico' As 'Gulf Of America' For US Users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/whats-in-a-name-google-maps-shows-gulf-of-mexico-as-gulf-of-america-for-us-users/): Gulf of Mexico Renamed: Google previously said it has “a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.”
- [Xi Jinping Doesn't Want Any Information About China's Military To Be Shared Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/xi-jinping-doesnt-want-any-information-about-chinas-military-to-be-shared-online/): The rules, announced over the weekend and taking effect on March 1, come as China is rapidly building up and modernizing its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to match the military might of the United States.
- [Why are gold prices soaring amid US President Trump’s tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/why-are-gold-prices-soaring-amid-us-president-trumps-tariffs/): Fears of trade wars and geopolitical uncertainty appear to have boosted gold prices.
- [North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘slaughter, robbery’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/north-korea-condemns-trumps-gaza-takeover-plan-as-slaughter-robbery/): North Korea has called for the US to stop ‘encroaching upon the dignity and sovereignty’ of the Palestinian people.
- [Philippines agency recommends charging VP Sara Duterte over alleged plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/philippines-agency-recommends-charging-vp-sara-duterte-over-alleged-plot/): The National Bureau of Investigation calls for a probe into Sara Duterte’s comments about having the president killed.
- ['Disgusting': Australian PM After Sydney Nurses Say They Killed Israeli Patients, Threaten To Kill More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/disgusting-australian-pm-after-sydney-nurses-say-they-killed-israeli-patients-threaten-to-kill-more/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese condemned a viral video of Sydney nurses making antisemitic threats against Jewish patients, calling it “disgusting” and “vile.”
- [PM Modi In France | PM Modi To Honor Indian Soldiers At Marseille War Cemetery | Macron | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-in-france-pm-modi-to-honor-indian-soldiers-at-marseille-war-cemetery-macron-news18/): : PM Modi to honor Indian soldiers at Marseille War Cemetery Mazargues War Cemetery in France’s Marseille contains a memorial that honours the memory of Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending foreign lands during the World Wars | n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Narendra Modi Meets US Vice President JD Vance Vance Hails Him As Gracious And Kind | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-narendra-modi-meets-us-vice-president-jd-vance-vance-hails-him-as-gracious-and-kind-news18/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance discussed India investing in U.S. nuclear technology according to the Vice President’s office. The two men met in France where they are both attending the AI Action Summit, co-chaired by Mr Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Prior to Mr Modi’s travel, the government had […]
- [US H-1B Visa: Stuart Anderson (NFAP) says H-1B Visas A Lifeline For The U.S Economy | Trump | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-h-1b-visa-stuart-anderson-nfap-says-h-1b-visas-a-lifeline-for-the-u-s-economy-trump-news18/): : Stuart Anderson (NFAP) tells that H-1B visas aren’t just beneficial to Indians—they’re a lifeline for the U.S. economy. Listen in! n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US schoolteacher Marc Fogel released by Russia, White House says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/us-schoolteacher-marc-fogel-released-by-russia-white-house-says/): White House says US President Trump and special envoy Witkoff ‘negotiated an exchange’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,084](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1084/): Here are the key developments on the 1,084th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Canada Appoints New Fentanyl Czar To Coordinate Fight Against Smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/canada-appoints-new-fentanyl-czar-to-coordinate-fight-against-smuggling/): Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on all imports from Canada unless the government does more to stop the flow of fentanyl across the border
- [Trump Powers DOGE To Make Staff Cuts, Musk Aims $1 Trillion In Savings By Identifying Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/trump-powers-doge-to-make-staff-cuts-musk-aims-1-trillion-in-savings-by-identifying-fraud/): Elon Musk, alongside Donald Trump, announced efforts to downsize the US federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming to cut $1 trillion in spending.
- [In PM Modi's Last Leg Of France Visit, New Indian Consulate, Nuclear Project Tour On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/in-pm-modis-last-leg-of-france-visit-new-indian-consulate-nuclear-project-tour-on-agenda/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to France on February 10, where he participated in the AI Action Summit. He has entered the last leg of his trip.
- [‘Elon Musk Insecure, Not A Happy Person’: Sam Altman Jabs Tesla CEO Amid OpenAI Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/elon-musk-insecure-not-a-happy-person-sam-altman-jabs-tesla-ceo-amid-openai-bid/): Elon Musk has reportedly offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion, triggering an ugly exchange between himself and Sam Altman who later described the Tesla CEO as an “insecure” person.
- [President Daniel Noboa questions first-round results of Ecuador’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/president-daniel-noboa-questions-first-round-results-of-ecuadors-election/): The right-wing incumbent is set to face his left-leaning rival, Luisa Gonzalez, in a second round of voting in April.
- [FBI says it has discovered thousands of new files on JFK assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/fbi-says-it-has-discovered-thousands-of-new-files-on-jfk-assassination/): Law enforcement agency says about 2,400 newly discovered records are being transferred to archives for declassification.
- [‘Screaming because of the pain’: Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing at trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/screaming-because-of-the-pain-salman-rushdie-recounts-stabbing-at-trial/): American-Lebanese Hadi Matar, 23, is accused of attempting to kill The Satanic Verses author in frenzied 2022 attack.
- [China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/china-says-us-naval-patrol-of-taiwan-strait-poses-security-risk/): The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.
- [After Key Bilaterals, Inviting French Industries To India, PM Modi In Marseille For Final Leg Of France Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/11/after-key-bilaterals-inviting-french-industries-to-india-pm-modi-in-marseille-for-final-leg-of-france-trip/): PM Modi on his second day of France trip made a strong case for combining Indian talent and French technology to spur a global transformation.
- [After Australia’s ban, Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/after-australias-ban-indonesia-mulls-minimum-age-for-social-media/): Jakarta says it is preparing legislation to protect minors from ‘physical, mental, or moral perils’.
- [PM Modi Trump Meeting | India Advocates Peace On Russia Ukraine Conflict, Says PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pm-modi-trump-meeting-india-advocates-peace-on-russia-ukraine-conflict-says-pm-modi-news18/): : China is very imp. player and can help us with peace between and . I hope China, India and US can all work together.: I have been in regular touch with Russia and Ukraine. I want to clarify again, India is not neutral. We advocate peace n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Missed You A Lot’: US President Donald Trump Hugs PM Modi, Gifts Him A Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/missed-you-a-lot-us-president-donald-trump-hugs-pm-modi-gifts-him-a-book/): US President Trump and PM Modi shared a warm hug at the White House. Trump praised Modi as a “great leader,” and Modi congratulated Trump on his election victory.
- [PM Modi Meet Trump | We Have Decided To Launch "Autonomous System Industry Alliance, Says PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-meet-trump-we-have-decided-to-launch-autonomous-system-industry-alliance-says-pm-modi/): PM Modi, US President Trump Address Joint Press ConferencePM Modi: India and US can together shape a better world. We have decided to launch “Autonomous System Industry Alliance”.. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Modi Meet Trump | India And America Will Work Together On AI, Says PM Narendra Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-meet-trump-india-and-america-will-work-together-on-ai-says-pm-narendra-modi-news18/): PM Modi, US President Trump Address Joint Press ConferencePM Modi: 21st century is tech driven… India and America will work together on AI, Semi conductors, Quantum, Bio Technology… n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump launches reciprocal tariffs amid concerns of economic turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trump-launches-reciprocal-tariffs-amid-concerns-of-economic-turmoil/): US president says levies will restore a sense of ‘fairness’ to trade relations with other countries.
- [‘Whatever They’re Charging Us...’: Donald Trump On How Much Tariffs He Will Impose On Indian Goods | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/whatever-theyre-charging-us-donald-trump-on-how-much-tariffs-he-will-impose-on-indian-goods-watch/): Donald Trump said “India has more tariffs than nearly any other country” as he announced reciprocal tariffs.
- [‘Very Hard Place To Do Business’: Trump On Elon Musk’s Possible India Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/very-hard-place-to-do-business-trump-on-elon-musks-possible-india-plans/): US President Trump said Elon Musk wants to expand business in India, but the country poses challenges for foreign investors. Musk met with PM Modi in Washington DC.
- [‘It Was A Delight’: PM Modi Interacts With Elon Musk’s Kids In US, Shares Adorable Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/it-was-a-delight-pm-modi-interacts-with-elon-musks-kids-in-us-shares-adorable-photos/): PM Narendra Modi met Elon Musk and his children in Washington DC, discussing space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Modi highlighted India’s reforms and ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’
- [Russia Mocks 'Dazed' Europe As Bloc Rejects Trump's 'Dirty Ukraine Deal' With Putin, Backs Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/russia-mocks-dazed-europe-as-bloc-rejects-trumps-dirty-ukraine-deal-with-putin-backs-zelensky/): The EU’s top diplomat warned that a “dirty” peace deal on Ukraine between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was bound to fail. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth took a harsher tone against the bloc’s criticism of Trump making “concessions” to Putin after denying that the US president had “betrayed” Ukraine.Hegseth also warned Europe against treating […]
- [Israel is killing Palestinian journalists with “impunity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/israel-is-killing-palestinian-journalists-with-impunity/): “We’ve never seen a conflict where so many journalists have been killed … ever.”
- [Zelenskyy wants plan to ‘stop Russia’ before US peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/zelenskyy-wants-plan-to-stop-russia-before-us-peace-talks/): Ukrainian president says it was ‘not very pleasant’ that Trump called Putin before speaking to him.
- [US says 5,000 soldiers deployed along Mexico border, could increase further](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/us-says-5000-soldiers-deployed-along-mexico-border-could-increase-further/): General says US has also stepped up surveillance of cartels in Mexico, raising concerns about possible military strikes.
- [Modi US Visit | PM Modi Meeting US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz | India US Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/modi-us-visit-pm-modi-meeting-us-national-security-advisor-michael-waltz-india-us-relations/): | “Defence, technology and security are important aspects of ,” says PM Modi after meeting US national security advisor n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Narendra Modi Meets Vivek Ramaswamy At Blair House In Washington |PM Narendra Modi In USA |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-narendra-modi-meets-vivek-ramaswamy-at-blair-house-in-washington-pm-narendra-modi-in-usa-news18/): PM Narendra Modi Meets Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [At least 25 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Jenin this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/at-least-25-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-forces-in-jenin-this-year/): Since a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has increased the frequency and intensity of its attacks in the occupied West Bank.
- [Havertz hits Arsenal’s Premier League hopes as knee surgery ends season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/havertz-hits-arsenals-premier-league-hopes-as-knee-surgery-ends-season/): Arsenal title hopes hit by another injury in their forward line as Kai Havertz is ruled out for the rest of the season.
- [US-Russia talks cannot exclude Ukraine, Zelenskyy insists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/us-russia-talks-cannot-exclude-ukraine-zelenskyy-insists/): Ukraine’s prime minister said he will not accept any negotiations with Russia that do not have Ukrainian involvement.
- [Can Donald Trump end Russia’s war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/can-donald-trump-end-russias-war-in-ukraine/): The US president is reaching across the divide and says Russia and Ukraine both want peace.
- [Senate Confirms Vaccine Sceptic Trump Pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Next US Health Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/senate-confirms-vaccine-sceptic-trump-pick-robert-f-kennedy-jr-as-next-us-health-secretary/): The Senate has confirmed RFK Jr. as the new Health and Human Services secretary, putting the vaccine skeptic in charge of a $1.7 trillion department.
- [Watch: Elon Musk Brings Special Gift For PM Modi, His Kids Join Him For High-Profile Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/watch-elon-musk-brings-special-gift-for-pm-modi-his-kids-join-him-for-high-profile-meeting/): Elon Musk, donning a black MAGA cap, met PM Modi in Blair House in Washington, accompanied by three of his children.
- [Russia’s Shadow on Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/russias-shadow-on-africa/): Russia’s presence in Africa – stabilising force or template for its expanding influence over the continent?
- [What America’s Muslims can teach you about resisting political oppression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/what-americas-muslims-can-teach-you-about-resisting-political-oppression/): There are important lessons in the Muslim American experience that can help opposing voices survive Trump’s second term.
- [US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/us-senate-confirms-robert-f-kennedy-jr-as-health-and-human-services-leader/): While Republicans hailed RFK’s ‘fresh perspective’, Democrats warned his vaccine scepticism was ‘dangerous’ and ‘wrong’.
- [Ronaldo heads the 100 top-paid athletes in 2024, but no women make the list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/ronaldo-heads-the-100-top-paid-athletes-in-2024-but-no-women-make-the-list/): Portuguese striker pulls in $260m, far ahead of rest of top five: Stephen Curry, Tyson Fury, Lionel Messi, LeBron James.
- [Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/australian-police-probe-video-of-nurses-bragging-about-killing-israelis-2/): Two Australian nurses are being investigated by police over a video which showed them bragging about killing Israelis.
- [USAID Employees Want Judge to Keep Blocking Trump's Effort to Pull Most of Them off Job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/usaid-employees-want-judge-to-keep-blocking-trumps-effort-to-pull-most-of-them-off-job/): USAID employees seek to block Trump’s staff cuts and halt foreign aid. Judge Carl Nichols temporarily stopped the plan, which critics say undermines aid. Trump claims wastefulness.
- [Lantern Festival celebrated with lights, rice dumplings in Taiwan and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/lantern-festival-celebrated-with-lights-rice-dumplings-in-taiwan-and-china/): Lanterns in Taiwan symbolise peace and prosperity, originating to signal safety from bandits.
- [Dozens of injuries from car ramming in Germany’s Munich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/dozens-of-injuries-from-car-ramming-in-germanys-munich/): German police have detained an Afghan asylum seeker after a car ramming in Munich left at least 28 people injured.
- [Hamas says three captives to be released amid ceasefire deal collapse fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/hamas-says-three-captives-to-be-released-amid-ceasefire-deal-collapse-fears/): Hamas says it will release captives according to truce timeline after Israeli violations and fears deal would not hold.
- [From Jawaharlal Nehru, Morarji Desai To PM Modi: Indian PMs And Their US Visits In Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/from-jawaharlal-nehru-morarji-desai-to-pm-modi-indian-pms-and-their-us-visits-in-photos-2/): Jawaharlal Nehru first visited the US in 1949. Indira Gandhi’s first visit was in 1966. Rajiv Gandhi addressed the US Congress in 1985. Narendra Modi has visited the US multiple times since 2014.
- [Congo News | Humanitarian Catastrophe Looms In East Congo As Rebels Push South, Official Says | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/congo-news-humanitarian-catastrophe-looms-in-east-congo-as-rebels-push-south-official-says-n18g/): The advancement of Rwanda-supported M23 rebels into South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, risks a major humanitarian crisis in an already displaced population. Despite international mediation, the Tutsi-led rebels’ progress has displaced thousands and is exacerbating shortages of goods and increased regional tensions. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India Doesn't Expect Major Impact From Donald Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/india-doesnt-expect-major-impact-from-donald-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-sources/): Modi-Trump Meet: Tariffs are expected to be on the table as the two world leaders meet in the White House during PM Modi’s two-day visit to the United States.
- [Donald Trump’s ‘Shock And Awe’ Reciprocal Tariffs To Be Announced Tonight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/donald-trumps-shock-and-awe-reciprocal-tariffs-to-be-announced-tonight/): Donald Trump Announces US Tariffs: Donald Trump said, “Very simply, it’s if they charge us, we charge them”- explaining why he intends to enact reciprocal tariffs.
- ["Won't Allow Hamas To Redo Gaza" Israel Minister Barkat Says Some Palestinians 'Want To Collaborate'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/wont-allow-hamas-to-redo-gaza-israel-minister-barkat-says-some-palestinians-want-to-collaborate/): After President Trump announced that the US will take over Gaza and turn it into the “riviera of the Middle East”, Israeli Minister Nir Barkat pitched for a “Palestinian Emirate” and said there are many in the region who are willing to collaborate with Israel, expand the Abraham Accords and work towards long lasting peace.n18oc_world […]
- [NATO Allies Insist Ukraine, Europe Must Be In Peace Talks As Trump Touts Putin Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/nato-allies-insist-ukraine-europe-must-be-in-peace-talks-as-trump-touts-putin-meeting/): NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be included in peace talks. US denies betraying Ukraine. European leaders stress their involvement is crucial for lasting peace. NATO’s future questioned.
- [Will Not Accept US-Russia Peace Deal Reached Without Ukraine: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/will-not-accept-us-russia-peace-deal-reached-without-ukraine-zelenskyy/): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukraine would not accept any bilateral agreement on its fate reached by Moscow and Washington without Kyiv’s involvement, and called for Europe to have a seat at the table in negotiations to end the war.
- [Europe Fumes Over Trump 'Concessions' To Putin, Nato Fears Minsk III, US Defends 'Negotiated Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/europe-fumes-over-trump-concessions-to-putin-nato-fears-minsk-iii-us-defends-negotiated-peace/): The US defence secretary has said that President Donald Trump’s efforts to seek an end to the Ukraine war were “certainly not a betrayal” of Kyiv. Ukraine’s European allies accused the US president of making concessions to Russia after he agreed to launch peace talks during a phone call with Putin. It is Europe’s responsibility […]
- [Hamas Confirms To Release More Hostages As Planned, Paving Way To Resolve Ceasefire Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/hamas-confirms-to-release-more-hostages-as-planned-paving-way-to-resolve-ceasefire-dispute/): The militant group said Egyptian and Qatari mediators have affirmed that they will work to “remove all hurdles,” and that it would implement the truce deal.
- [From Jawaharlal Nehru, Morarji Desai To PM Modi: Indian PMs And Their US Visits In Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/from-jawaharlal-nehru-morarji-desai-to-pm-modi-indian-pms-and-their-us-visits-in-photos/): Jawaharlal Nehru first visited the US in 1949. Indira Gandhi’s first visit was in 1966. Rajiv Gandhi addressed the US Congress in 1985. Narendra Modi has visited the US multiple times since 2014.
- [President's Rule Imposed In Manipur Days After CM Biren Singh's Resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/presidents-rule-imposed-in-manipur-days-after-cm-biren-singhs-resignation/): Biren Singh was facing huge backlash from the opposition parties over violence in Manipur in which 250 people lost their lives
- [Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/kuwait-apprehends-members-of-international-gang-after-cyberattacks/): The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information.
- [Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/champions-trophy-2025-is-this-pakistan-sports-moment-to-shine-finally/): Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Is it ready for show time?
- [‘Challenges Turned Into Opportunities’: Former Ambassadors Reflect on India-US Ties Ahead of Trump-Modi Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/challenges-turned-into-opportunities-former-ambassadors-reflect-on-india-us-ties-ahead-of-trump-modi-meet/): Meera Shankar, former Ambassador of India to the United States, said India should not be a “prime target” for trade tariffs
- [What Palestinians in Gaza are saying about a possible return to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/what-palestinians-in-gaza-are-saying-about-a-possible-return-to-war/): Palestinians brace for war after Israeli leaders said that if captives aren’t released the onslaught will continue.
- [India’s Adani withdraws from troubled $442m Sri Lanka wind power projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/indias-adani-withdraws-from-troubled-442m-sri-lanka-wind-power-projects/): Conglomerate founded by billionaire Gautam Adani says it withdrew from the projects as they were ‘financially unviable’.
- [As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/as-the-drc-battles-rwanda-backed-m23-whats-needed-to-stop-the-fighting/): Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
- [Hamas to release three captives Saturday amid ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/hamas-to-release-three-captives-saturday-amid-ceasefire-talks/): Hamas says it will release three captives on Saturday, after concerns of a breakdown in the ceasefire deal.
- [Trump’s Gaza ‘plan’: What it is, why it’s unworkable and globally rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trumps-gaza-plan-what-it-is-why-its-unworkable-and-globally-rejected/): We examine Trump’s proposal for Gaza, his statements and the responses it has generated.
- [DeepSeek disrupts Big Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/deepseek-disrupts-big-tech/): How is DeepSeek changing the AI arms race?
- [PM Modi Is Expected To Take Up The Cause Of Indians Migrating To The U.S. On H1B Visas | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-is-expected-to-take-up-the-cause-of-indians-migrating-to-the-u-s-on-h1b-visas-n18g/): Prime minister Narendra Modi will meet his “friend” Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday as India prepares to further cut levies on American goods to escape the American president’s salvo of tariffs.Mr Modi’s trip to the US comes amid growing anger in India over the humiliating deportation by the US of over a 100 undocumented […]
- [New US Tariffs On India? Trump’s Cryptic Post Sparks Speculation Ahead Of Meet With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/new-us-tariffs-on-india-trumps-cryptic-post-sparks-speculation-ahead-of-meet-with-pm-modi/): Donald Trump US Tariffs: In the post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote, “Three great weeks, perhaps the best ever, but today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs!!! make America great again!!!”
- [Trump Says Putin And Zelenskiy Both Expressed Desire For Peace During Phone Calls | N18G | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trump-says-putin-and-zelenskiy-both-expressed-desire-for-peace-during-phone-calls-n18g-news18/): Trump spoke to Putin and Zelensky on separate phone calls and revealed that both sides wanted to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which is now entering it’s third year. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/mcilroy-spoke-to-trump-on-pga-liv-deal-says-new-start-needed/): Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says US president can likely smooth a deal for golf following PGA-LIV split.
- [Suicide attacker detonates explosives near Afghan ministry in Kabul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/suicide-attacker-detonates-explosives-near-afghan-ministry-in-kabul/): Attacker detonated himself after he was stopped from entering the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing in Kabul.
- [European leaders seek seat in Ukraine peace talks after Trump calls Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/european-leaders-seek-seat-in-ukraine-peace-talks-after-trump-calls-putin/): European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined.
- [Israel to Bomb Iran’s Fordow, Natanz Nuke Sites by Mid 2025? Two "Potential Strike" Options Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/israel-to-bomb-irans-fordow-natanz-nuke-sites-by-mid-2025-two-potential-strike-options-revealed/): A recent US intelligence analysis concluded that Israel is weighing major strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this year, the Wall Street Journal reported. As per the assessment produced during former President Biden’s final month in office, Tel Aviv is seeking to press its advantage against Tehran. Another report by The Washington Post said Israel may […]
- [PM Modi US Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Meet Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-us-visit-live-updates-pm-modi-to-meet-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy/): PM Modi US Visit LIVE Updates: During his two-day visit to the US, PM Modi and Trump will hold high-stakes talks and bilateral discussions in the White House.
- [PM Modi To Meet Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy & NSA Michael Waltz In Washington Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-to-meet-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-nsa-michael-waltz-in-washington-today/): The PM, who is staying at Blair House in Washington DC, will also meet National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy before heading to the White House to meet his “friend” Trump for the first meeting since the US President’s inauguration.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads: India, Pakistan and full team lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/icc-champions-trophy-2025-squads-india-pakistan-and-full-team-lineups/): How have the teams shaped up and who will lead them? All to know about the eight nations competing in the tournament.
- [Ukraine presses on in Kursk; Denmark warns Russia could wage war in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/ukraine-presses-on-in-kursk-denmark-warns-russia-could-wage-war-in-europe/): Meanwhile, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians are said to have returned to the front lines.
- [Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/australia-china-trade-barbs-over-midair-encounter-above-south-china-sea/): Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion.
- [At least 20 injured after car drives into crowd in Germany’s Munich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/at-least-20-injured-after-car-drives-into-crowd-in-germanys-munich/): At least 20 injured, some of them seriously, after a car drove into a group of people in Munich, authorities said.
- [Pakistan’s fight against maternal mortality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pakistans-fight-against-maternal-mortality/): 101 East meets the tireless midwives helping Pakistan’s mothers give birth safely amid a climate crisis.
- [No NATO seat or US troops: Trump’s new roadmap to end Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/no-nato-seat-or-us-troops-trumps-new-roadmap-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): US does not think NATO membership, full restoration of territory are feasible for Ukraine, says Trump’s defence chief.
- [Security Guard Slaps, Throws Out Woman Placing Order At Los Angeles Taco Bell | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/security-guard-slaps-throws-out-woman-placing-order-at-los-angeles-taco-bell-video/): A security guard at a Taco Bell in Los Angeles slapped a woman after she allegedly refused to leave while ordering food. The incident, caught on video, left the other customers in shock.
- [Several Injured After Car Drives Into Crowd In Munich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/several-injured-after-car-drives-into-crowd-in-munich/): A car drove into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring several people, according to Munich police. The incident occurred in the center of the Bavarian state capital.
- [‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/i-saw-him-kill-people-libya-and-italys-shadowy-migrant-deals/): Italy is accused of releasing Libyan officials wanted on international warrants in return for limiting migrant flows.
- [Syria FM to join Arab, Western powers at Paris summit to discuss transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/syria-fm-to-join-arab-western-powers-at-paris-summit-to-discuss-transition/): Asaad al-Shaibani is attending a conference expected to address issues including lifting EU sanctions.
- [Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Turkiye’s Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pakistan-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-turkiyes-erdogan/): Turkish leader to hold high-level talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
- [Honda, Nissan end merger talks, scuttling $60bn deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/honda-nissan-end-merger-talks-scuttling-60bn-deal/): The potential tie-up would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, rivaling US and Chinese companies.
- [1 Killed, 3 Wounded As Suicide Bomber Sets Off Explosion Near Kabul Government Offices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/1-killed-3-wounded-as-suicide-bomber-sets-off-explosion-near-kabul-government-offices/): Afghanistan Suicide Bomber Attack: An explosion occurred near government offices in Kabul, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior said.
- ["Will Open Gates of Hell if.." Israel Warns Hamas of ‘New Gaza War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/will-open-gates-of-hell-if-israel-warns-hamas-of-new-gaza-war/): Israeli defence minister says there will be war if hostages are not releasedisrael n18oc_crux
- [Taiwan Department Store Explosion Updates | Taiwan Store Blast News: One Life Lost | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/taiwan-department-store-explosion-updates-taiwan-store-blast-news-one-life-lost-news18-n18g/): Explosion at a department store in Taiwan kills one person and leaves 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities say. n18oc_liven18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Hints at Russia-Ukraine Deal After Dialling Putin & Zelensky, MBS to Join Meeting in Saudi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trump-hints-at-russia-ukraine-deal-after-dialling-putin-zelensky-mbs-to-join-meeting-in-saudi/): US President Donald Trump on February 13 predicted a ceasefire in Ukraine in the “not too distant future.” Trump made the remarks at the White House, just hours after revealing that he had spoken to Putin and Zelensky over the phone.This was the first confirmed contact between Trump and Putin since the Republican leader returned […]
- [In US Talks, NSA Ajit Doval To Bat For New Tech To Push 'Make In India', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/in-us-talks-nsa-ajit-doval-to-bat-for-new-tech-to-push-make-in-india-atmanirbhar-bharat-exclusive/): Top government sources told CNN-News18 that the approach will allow India to acquire critical technologies while also promoting domestic manufacturing
- [‘The majority of the Greenlandic population wants independence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/the-majority-of-the-greenlandic-population-wants-independence/): Al Jazeera interviews Greenland-based professor Birger Poppel on the rising tensions stoked by US President Trump.
- [Trump Predicts Ukraine Truce in “Not Too Distant Future” After Call With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trump-predicts-ukraine-truce-in-not-too-distant-future-after-call-with-putin/): U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a ceasefire in Ukraine in the “not too distant future,” adding Wednesday that the country — which is fighting off a Russian invasion — needs fresh elections “at some point.”Trump was speaking to reporters at the White House hours after revealing that he had spoken to Russian leader Vladimir Putin […]
- [Explosion at Taiwan department store kills one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/explosion-at-taiwan-department-store-kills-one/): Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least seven as search and rescue efforts continue.
- [Rebuilding Gaza: What it would take to win this uphill battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/rebuilding-gaza-what-it-would-take-to-win-this-uphill-battle/): Israel’s bombing transformed Gaza into a rubble-strewn disaster zone, complicating efforts to rebuild.
- [Western Australia braces for ‘dangerous’ Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/western-australia-braces-for-dangerous-category-5-tropical-cyclone-zelia/): Australian emergency services warn of potential threat to life and have issued shelter and evacuation warnings.
- [Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/yemens-houthis-emerge-from-gaza-war-emboldened-and-with-more-enemies/): Once a largely local threat, Houthis now challenge Israeli and Western interests, leading to increased focus.
- [Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/australian-police-probe-video-of-nurses-bragging-about-killing-israelis/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says footage of hospital staff saying they would deny care is ‘sickening and shameful’.
- [Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/israel-killed-majority-of-record-number-of-journalists-slain-in-2024-cpj/): The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.
- [US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/us-frees-jailed-russian-cybercriminal-as-trump-builds-bridges-with-moscow/): Alexander Vinnik’s release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.
- [As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/as-trump-imposes-no-exceptions-tariffs-asian-allies-hope-for-a-reprieve/): Japan, South Korea and Australia seek to change mercurial US president’s mind on exemptions for tariffs.
- [Video Of Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, Training Hard With US Military, Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/video-of-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-training-hard-with-us-military-goes-viral/): Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed to lead the National Intelligence of the USA. She also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to the country on Wednesday.
- [Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/trump-says-putin-wants-peace-in-ukraine-will-begin-talks-on-ending-war/): Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine’s NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
- [As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/as-modi-meets-trump-can-he-get-india-tariff-waivers-iran-respite/): Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1085/): Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Tulsi Gabbard A Strong Votary Of India-US Friendship’: PM Modi Meets New National Intelligence Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/tulsi-gabbard-a-strong-votary-of-india-us-friendship-pm-modi-meets-new-national-intelligence-chief/): PM Modi In USA: Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as the new Director of National Intelligence of the US. She met PM Modi upon his arrival in Washington DC on Wednesday.
- [Elon Musk to Meet PM Modi: What to Expect? | India-US Trade Ties |](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/elon-musk-to-meet-pm-modi-what-to-expect-india-us-trade-ties/): Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his US visit. This meeting comes at a crucial time, especially if the White House announces reciprocal tariffs ahead of the Trump-Modi meet. In this video, we’ll discuss what to expect from this meeting and how it may impact India-US […]
- [PM Modi Meets Elon Musk: What's on the Agenda? | India's EV Future & Starlink Launch | ISRO | S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-meets-elon-musk-whats-on-the-agenda-indias-ev-future-starlink-launch-isro-s/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Tesla chief Elon Musk, and the agenda is packed with exciting discussions! From electric vehicles to an early license for Starlink, and deeper collaboration between SpaceX and ISRO, this meeting is expected to shape India’s future in the EV and space sectors.Musk has been looking to bring […]
- [PM Modi Lands In US To Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora Ahead Of Meeting With President Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/pm-modi-lands-in-us-to-warm-welcome-from-indian-diaspora-ahead-of-meeting-with-president-trump/): Diaspora Indians had lined up outside the Blair House to catch a glimpse of PM Modi.
- [For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/13/for-china-usaids-demise-could-be-a-soft-power-win-in-southeast-asia/): Washington’s retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.
- [PM Modi To Stay In Blair House During US Visit, Here’s What To Know About The American Presidential Guesthouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/pm-modi-to-stay-in-blair-house-during-us-visit-heres-what-to-know-about-the-american-presidential-guesthouse/): The Blair House has a rich history and has hosted monarchs and famous world leaders.
- [Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/everton-slow-liverpools-premier-league-charge-with-injury-time-leveller/): Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
- [Modi-Musk Meeting Expected During PM’s US Visit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/modi-musk-meeting-expected-during-pms-us-visit-report/): Prime Minister Modi is expected to meet Elon Musk during his US visit, with discussions likely to focus on Starlink’s long-pending entry into India, according to a report by Reuters.
- [Donald Trump Likely To Sign Order On Reciprocal Tariffs Before Meeting PM Modi: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/donald-trump-likely-to-sign-order-on-reciprocal-tariffs-before-meeting-pm-modi-report/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump’s tariff plan could be announced before he meets PM Modi.
- [White House Says US Citizen Among Three Detainees Freed By Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/12/white-house-says-us-citizen-among-three-detainees-freed-by-belarus/): The freed detainees were brought out of Belarus via Lithuania.
- [US Vice-President Vance Meets Zelenskyy, Says US Seeks ‘Durable Peace’ In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/us-vice-president-vance-meets-zelenskyy-says-us-seeks-durable-peace-in-ukraine/): Following his first meeting with Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference, Vance emphasized the need for a lasting resolution to the Ukraine war and indicated future talks would follow.
- [‘Disrespectful’: Nigeria Slams Canada After It Refuses Visa To Its Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/disrespectful-nigeria-slams-canada-after-it-refuses-visa-to-its-army-chief/): Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, was denied a visa to travel to Canada for an event. Ottawa did not disclose why it did so.
- [US Eyes Tariffs On Countries With Major Trade Surplus. Know Who They Are](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/us-eyes-tariffs-on-countries-with-major-trade-surplus-know-who-they-are/): The White House stated that the Trump administration would first review countries with the largest trade deficits or significant imbalances with the United States.
- [Top US Universities May Set Up Campuses In India As Modi-Trump Talks Pave Way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/top-us-universities-may-set-up-campuses-in-india-as-modi-trump-talks-pave-way/): Both leaders resolved to strengthen collaborations between the higher education institutions through efforts such as joint and dual degree and twinning programmes, establishing joint Centres of Excellence, and setting up of offshore campuses of premier educational institutions of the US in India, said the joint statement
- [Consider Arab Gaza Rebuilding Plan, Can’t Take More Palestinians: Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/consider-arab-gaza-rebuilding-plan-cant-take-more-palestinians-jordan/): Jordan said 35% of its population are refugees and it cannot take anymore Palestinian refugees.
- [Can AI and automated planes help prevent plane crashes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/can-ai-and-automated-planes-help-prevent-plane-crashes/): Artificial Intelligence is playing a crucial role in other walks of life. Can it also prevent loss of life in the air?
- [Zelenskyy meets with JD Vance amid Russia negotiation concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/zelenskyy-meets-with-jd-vance-amid-russia-negotiation-concerns/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US officials for the first time since Donald Trump’s call with Putin.
- [Pakistan Rankled By Joint Statement By India & Usa On Terrorism, Calls It 'One-Sided' | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pakistan-rankled-by-joint-statement-by-india-usa-on-terrorism-calls-it-one-sided-n18g/): Pakistan on Friday (February 14) expressed its displeasure after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump denounced its support to terrorism in the region and clearly asked it to not let its territory be used by terrorist outfits to launch attacks on other countries. In a joint statement following Modi-Trump meet, India […]
- [Pope Francis Hospitalised For Bronchitis Treatment, Weekend Events Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pope-francis-hospitalised-for-bronchitis-treatment-weekend-events-cancelled/): Pope Francis was hospitalised Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old’s pontiff’s health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least..
- [Barack, Michelle Obama Dismiss Divorce Speculations With Warm Valentine’s Day Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/barack-michelle-obama-dismiss-divorce-speculations-with-warm-valentines-day-messages/): Barack Obama in his message said that former US first lady and his wife Michelle Obama still takes his breath away.
- [‘Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Come Here Illegally…’: White House Pens Valentine’s Poem For Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/roses-are-red-violets-are-blue-come-here-illegally-white-house-pens-valentines-poem-for-migrants/): White House released a pink card decorated with hearts, and the stern faces of President Donald Trump and his border chief Thomas Homan.
- [‘Across Europe I fear free speech is in retreat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/across-europe-i-fear-free-speech-is-in-retreat/): US Vice President JD Vance told European leaders that “free speech is in retreat” across their continent.
- [Trump’s tariffs could spur push to rewrite North America trade pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trumps-tariffs-could-spur-push-to-rewrite-north-america-trade-pact/): The Trump administration is trying to rewrite numerous trade rules to extract concessions from allies and adversaries.
- [Has the protection of human rights gone out of fashion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/has-the-protection-of-human-rights-gone-out-of-fashion/): Rights groups are decrying violations as they play out for all the world to see.
- [Hamas Names Three Israeli Hostages Set For Release As Shaky Gaza Ceasefire Holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/hamas-names-three-israeli-hostages-set-for-release-as-shaky-gaza-ceasefire-holds/): Hamas named three Israeli hostages to be released in a weekend trade for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, signaling the Gaza ceasefire deal is holding.
- [Musk's Tactics Frustrate Senior White House Staff, Pose Problems For Trump To Balance Team: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/musks-tactics-frustrate-senior-white-house-staff-pose-problems-for-trump-to-balance-team-report/): Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and her team have at times felt out of the loop as Musk’s DOGE seeks to fire thousands of federal workers while accessing sensitive data and disrupting operations.
- [Modi Meets Trump As India & U.S Unveil Strategic & Trade Agreements | PM Modi- Trump Meet | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/modi-meets-trump-as-india-u-s-unveil-strategic-trade-agreements-pm-modi-trump-meet-n18g/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shared warm hugs during their first in-person meeting since Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US President on January 20. During the meeting, Trump called Modi a “much better negotiator than me”, while Modi played on Trump’s “MAGA”, or “Make America Great Again”, catchphrase, saying he […]
- [What Are The Reciprocal Tariffs Announced BY Trump And Which Countries Will Be Hit The Hardest? | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/what-are-the-reciprocal-tariffs-announced-by-trump-and-which-countries-will-be-hit-the-hardest-us/): President Donald Trump unveiled a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on US imports. Reciprocal tariffs are charges on imported goods that the US government intends to impose on international trade partners in an amount equal to the current tariffs that other nations have imposed on American goods. It’s Trump’s […]
- [Canadian Woman Tries To Engage Shark For Photograph,Gets Her Both Hands Bitten Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/canadian-woman-tries-to-engage-shark-for-photographgets-her-both-hands-bitten-off/): The incident happened off a Caribbean beach in the Turks and Caicos islands.
- [Iran accuses Israel of disrupting Lebanon flights amid rising tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/iran-accuses-israel-of-disrupting-lebanon-flights-amid-rising-tensions/): Hezbollah and Lebanese officials deny Israel’s claims of using Beirut’s airport for arming the group.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/icc-champions-trophy-2025-world-cup-winners-australia-thumped-in-warm-up/): Australia lose by 147-run margin in final Champions Trophy warm-up as Sri Lanka take series 2-0.
- [Manchester United’s Amorim has ‘connection’ with Tottenham’s Postecolgou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/manchester-uniteds-amorim-has-connection-with-tottenhams-postecolgou/): Man Utd travel to Tottenham on Sunday with the former’s coach Ruben Amorim admitting both sides face similar troubles.
- [DR Congo’s M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/dr-congos-m23-fighters-seize-bukavu-airport-before-african-union-summit/): Rebels seize a strategic airport as the president seeks international support.
- [Judges To Weigh On Musk-Led DOGE’s Power Over Access To Federal Payment Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/judges-to-weigh-on-musk-led-doges-power-over-access-to-federal-payment-systems/): Two federal judges will decide whether Elon Musk’s government efficiency team can access Treasury payment systems and sensitive data at key US agencies.
- [‘Staged-Managed Nuclear Blackmail’: Russia On Zelenskyy's Chernobyl Drone Strike Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/staged-managed-nuclear-blackmail-russia-on-zelenskyys-chernobyl-drone-strike-claim/): Russia dismissed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claim that a Russian drone struck the Chernobyl plant as a staged provocation to secure more Western aid.
- [Left in the lurch: Asylum seekers respond to Trump’s CBP One cancellation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/left-in-the-lurch-asylum-seekers-respond-to-trumps-cbp-one-cancellation/): US president dissolves the app migrants use for asylum appointments. Some say that has left them in a dangerous limbo.
- [Weaponising anti-Semitism won’t save Israel’s reputation | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/weaponising-anti-semitism-wont-save-israels-reputation-ajopinion/): Targeting pro-Palestinian students will not save Israel’s reputation in the US, according to CAIR’s Nihad Awad.
- [Hezbollah Slams Lebanon 'Ban' On Iranian Planes As Israel Claims Funds Smuggled Via Beirut Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/hezbollah-slams-lebanon-ban-on-iranian-planes-as-israel-claims-funds-smuggled-via-beirut-airport/): Protesters blocked the road to Lebanon’s only commercial airport with burning tires on Thursday after a passenger plane from Iran wasn’t allowed to fly to Beirut, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported.It appeared the protesters’ ire was directed at the Lebanese government and airport authorities, who they said had capitulated to Israeli pressure to cancel […]
- [‘Truly A Special Bond’: US President Trump Shares Recap Of PM Modi’s White House Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/truly-a-special-bond-us-president-trump-shares-recap-of-pm-modis-white-house-visit-watch/): US President Donald Trump shared a video on social media recapping key moments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House.
- [‘All For Nothing’: Deported From US, UP Youth Recounts Rs 37-Lakh Loss, Dunkee & Humiliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/all-for-nothing-deported-from-us-up-youth-recounts-rs-37-lakh-loss-dunkee-humiliation/): “We were handcuffed and shackled, legs bound in chains, hands restrained tightly. My fellow travellers and I were transported to a detention centre where we spent the next 22 days under strict surveillance,” says Pilibhit’s Gurpreet Singh, 24
- [‘Israeli Threat’: Iran Bars Lebanese Flights From Repatriating Stranded Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/israeli-threat-iran-bars-lebanese-flights-from-repatriating-stranded-citizens/): Israel claims civilian flights are being used to smuggle funds to Beirut to help re-arm Hezbollah.
- [Africa’s leaders must address weaponisation of rape in Sudan’s conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/africas-leaders-must-address-weaponisation-of-rape-in-sudans-conflict/): Sudan’s women and girls have endured horrific sexual violence throughout this war. They deserve support and protection.
- [Three captives in Gaza, 369 Palestinians held by Israel to be released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/three-captives-in-gaza-369-palestinians-held-by-israel-to-be-released/): Palestinian group in Gaza says a total of 369 prisoners held in Israeli jails are expected to be released on Saturday.
- [Workers are cannibalised by the capitalist class: Nancy Fraser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/workers-are-cannibalised-by-the-capitalist-class-nancy-fraser/): Professor Nancy Fraser tells Marc Lamont Hill why she believes capitalism is at the root of multiple world crises.
- [Afghan Asylum Seeker Who Rammed Car Into Crowd In Munich Had 'Islamist Orientation': Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/afghan-asylum-seeker-who-rammed-car-into-crowd-in-munich-had-islamist-orientation-police/): The 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, identified by German media as Farhad N., is accused of deliberately driving a Mini Cooper into a trade union demonstration in Munich.
- [New York Doctor Hit With Hefty Fine For Sending Abortion Pills To Texas Patient: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/new-york-doctor-hit-with-hefty-fine-for-sending-abortion-pills-to-texas-patient-report/): Maggie Carpenter was accused in December of violating Texas state laws by prescribing abortion medication via telemedicine to a 20-year-old woman near Dallas.
- [‘Please don’t do this’: Afghan families in Pakistan caught in crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/please-dont-do-this-afghan-families-in-pakistan-caught-in-crackdown/): More than 2 million Afghans in Pakistan could face a new deportation wave as Islamabad issues tough new rules.
- [Why Ukraine’s mineral deposits could be key to ending the war with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/why-ukraines-mineral-deposits-could-be-key-to-ending-the-war-with-russia/): Ukraine has handed a draft deal to the US that would give Washington access to precious minerals for war support.
- [Israeli raids cause widespread destruction in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/israeli-raids-cause-widespread-destruction-in-the-west-bank/): Israel’s weeks-long raid on the occupied West Bank has displaced thousands of Palestinians and caused destruction.
- [Liverpool vs Wolves – Premier League preview: Slot, team news, kickoff time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/liverpool-vs-wolves-premier-league-preview-slot-team-news-kickoff-time/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks for the first time following his sending off in the Merseyside derby at Everton.
- [The damage done when the journalists get the story wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/the-damage-done-when-the-journalists-get-the-story-wrong/): Canadian media’s baseless China hysteria not only tarnished reputations, but also diverted attention from real threats.
- [Suspect confesses to Munich car ramming that injured dozens in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/suspect-confesses-to-munich-car-ramming-that-injured-dozens-in-germany/): German authorities are treating the incident, which injured at least 36 people, as attempted murder.
- [Zelenskyy 'Ready' For Talks With Russia After US, Ukraine Agree On How To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/zelenskyy-ready-for-talks-with-russia-after-us-ukraine-agree-on-how-to-end-war/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said that he is ready for direct negotiations with Russia, but only after Kyiv aligns its stance with the US and Europe on a unified approach to ending the war.
- [Man Burning Quran Outside Turkish Consulate In London Attacked By Knife | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/man-burning-quran-outside-turkish-consulate-in-london-attacked-by-knife-video/): Footage shared on social media showed a man setting fire to a book, believed to be the Quran, and holding it up as it burned.
- [Have Trump, Musk and DOGE really unearthed ‘fraud’ in government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/have-trump-musk-and-doge-really-unearthed-fraud-in-government/): US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk allege federal fraud in projects relating to diversity and climate change.
- [Pope Francis hospitalised in Rome with bronchitis, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pope-francis-hospitalised-in-rome-with-bronchitis-vatican-says/): Leader of world’s 1.4 billion Catholics admitted to the Gemelli Hospital for diagnostic tests and further treatment.
- [Displaced Palestinians wait for aid amid the rubble of Gaza’s destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/displaced-palestinians-wait-for-aid-amid-the-rubble-of-gazas-destruction/): Aid groups warn that Israel blocking essential supplies to rebuild homes is worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
- [Indian-Origin Singaporean Jailed For Making Call To Kill Former President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/indian-origin-singaporean-jailed-for-making-call-to-kill-former-president/): Vickreman published the social media post as he felt aggrieved over the executions of drug traffickers.
- ["US, Israel Can't Eliminate" Iran Vows "1,000 Nuke Sites" if Attacked, IRGC "Prepared to Retaliate"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/us-israel-cant-eliminate-iran-vows-1000-nuke-sites-if-attacked-irgc-prepared-to-retaliate/): Iranian president has said that Tehran’s enemies cannot deprive his country of its ability to build new nuclear facilities if existing ones are attacked. Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks after reports said that Israel is mulling a pre-emptive attack on Iran’s nuclear sites by mid-2025. The WaPo (Washington Post) reported that Israel is considering a […]
- [Stranded Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore To Return To Earth On This Date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/stranded-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-to-return-to-earth-on-this-date/): Williams and Wilmore, originally scheduled to return in late March or April, will now head home in mid-March aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, Endeavor.
- [Ex-Premier League footballer gets suspended jail term for secret sex video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/ex-premier-league-footballer-gets-suspended-jail-term-for-secret-sex-video/): Former Nottingham Forest and South Korea striker Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term in sex video scandal.
- [What they lost: Families in terror as Israel raids West Bank camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/what-they-lost-families-in-terror-as-israel-raids-west-bank-camps/): Israel killed Essam Awad’s son. He tried to stay in the home Muhammed was raised in, but Israel forced him out.
- [ICC Champions Trophy: Prize pot to climb to $6.9m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/icc-champions-trophy-prize-pot-to-climb-to-6-9m/): Prize money increased for Champions Trophy as International Cricket Council adds weight to push to reboot tournament.
- [Drone strikes Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Russia says not to blame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/drone-strikes-chornobyl-nuclear-plant-in-ukraine-russia-says-not-to-blame/): Radiation levels are normal at Chornobyl, IAEA says, as world leaders gather in Munich to discuss Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Trump’s Gaza takeover ‘plan’ puts Egypt in a tough spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trumps-gaza-takeover-plan-puts-egypt-in-a-tough-spot/): Egypt must balance internal stability and US foreign aid when weighing its counter-offer to Trump’s Gaza plan.
- [“Relocate Jews to US” Houthis Take a Dig at Trump, Vow Attack if Gaza War Resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/relocate-jews-to-us-houthis-take-a-dig-at-trump-vow-attack-if-gaza-war-resumes/): Yemen’s Houthi leader said they will take immediate military action if the U.S. and Israel attack Gaza. n18oc_crux
- ['One-Sided, Misleading': Pakistan Reatcs To Bold India-US Joint Statement On Cross-Border Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/one-sided-misleading-pakistan-reatcs-to-bold-india-us-joint-statement-on-cross-border-terrorism/): In the joint statement, India and the US called on Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, and Pathankot attacks.
- ['I Thought It Had Eaten Me': Humpback Whale Briefly Swallows Kayaker In Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/i-thought-it-had-eaten-me-humpback-whale-briefly-swallows-kayaker-in-chile/): Adrián Simancas was kayaking in Bahía El Águila in the strait of Magellan when the whale engulfed him and his yellow kayak for a few seconds before letting him go. He was unharmed. Simancas’s father, Dell, who was kayaking with him, recorded the incident íaelaguila n18oc_crux
- [Is Russia running out of weapons and manpower for its war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/is-russia-running-out-of-weapons-and-manpower-for-its-war-in-ukraine/): As Ukrainian attacks wipe out their tanks and armoured vehicles, Moscow’s troops adopt new tactics amid ammunition woes.
- [TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/tiktok-returns-to-us-app-stores-after-trump-delays-ban/): Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid security concerns from some US officials.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/icc-champions-trophy-2025-history-winners-india-vs-pakistan-top-players/): A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.
- [Zelenskyy says Russian drone strikes Chernobyl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/zelenskyy-says-russian-drone-strikes-chernobyl/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian drone attack caused a fire at the former Chernobyl plant.
- [At least 10 killed by bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/at-least-10-killed-by-bomb-blast-in-pakistans-balochistan/): Officials said an improvised explosive device struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in the country’s southwest.
- [Ex-Philippine leader Duterte suggests killing senators in a bomb blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/ex-philippine-leader-duterte-suggests-killing-senators-in-a-bomb-blast/): Former president rallies the opposition as his family seeks to challenge the congressional majority of President Marcos.
- [Father Records Terrifying Moment When Whale Swallows His Son. Watch What Happens Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/father-records-terrifying-moment-when-whale-swallows-his-son-watch-what-happens-next/): Whale Swallows Man: The moment was captured in a terrifying video which showed the giant mammal swallowing Adrian Simancas before releasing him unharmed.
- [“A Lot of Forks in This Game" Trump Says Ukraine Will Be “Part of” Talks as Kyiv Rejects Munich Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/a-lot-of-forks-in-this-game-trump-says-ukraine-will-be-part-of-talks-as-kyiv-rejects-munich-meet/): President Donald Trump said that US, Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet at a security conference in Munich on Feb 14. The meeting in the German city will bring together “high-level people” from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington, Trump announced. “They’re having a meeting in Munich tomorrow. Russia is going to be there with our people. […]
- [US attorneys general sue to challenge Elon Musk and DOGE’s authority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/us-attorneys-general-sue-to-challenge-elon-musk-and-doges-authority/): A new lawsuit challenges Trump ally’s government agency, saying it was unlawfully given ‘virtually unchecked power’.
- [Malaysia’s economy grows 5.1% in 2024 on strong investment, domestic demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/malaysias-economy-grows-5-1-in-2024-on-strong-investment-domestic-demand/): Central bank says Southeast Asian economy on track for robust investment, exports and household spending going forward.
- [Munich car ramming: What happened, who’s the suspect, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/munich-car-ramming-what-happened-whos-the-suspect-whats-next/): The Munich incident took place during an election campaign in which immigration and security are prominent issues.
- [Trump Promises F-35 Jets for India on PM Modi's Visit to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trump-promises-f-35-jets-for-india-on-pm-modis-visit-to-us/): US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) the United States will sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, which would join the elite club of countries with state-of-the-art stealth planes. n18oc_crux
- [What Next For 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana After US President Trump’s Nod For Extradition To India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/what-next-for-26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-after-us-president-trumps-nod-for-extradition-to-india/): “The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is in touch with its American counterpart to finalise the date. A team of NIA officials is likely to visit USA as soon as the MEA clearance received,” government sources said
- [At least 6 killed in fire at South Korean hotel construction site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/at-least-6-killed-in-fire-at-south-korean-hotel-construction-site/): Casualty figures and damages are still being assessed after firefighters rescued workers from the blaze in Busan city.
- [‘I thought I was dead’, says kayaker swallowed by whale in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/i-thought-i-was-dead-says-kayaker-swallowed-by-whale-in-chile/): A kayaker who was briefly swallowed by a whale in Chile says he thought he was dead, before being spat back out unharmed
- [Dozens of children raped by armed men in eastern DRC, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/dozens-of-children-raped-by-armed-men-in-eastern-drc-unicef-says/): UN agency says children as young as 12 are also being enlisted or coerced to join the fighting by armed groups.
- [Why is Donald Trump discontinuing the penny?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/why-is-donald-trump-discontinuing-the-penny/): The one cent coin costs more to produce than its value and is nearly obsolete in retail. But it has its supporters.
- [PM Modi In US | Elon Musk On Meeting PM Modi – ‘It Was An Honor,’ Says Tesla Chief | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pm-modi-in-us-elon-musk-on-meeting-pm-modi-it-was-an-honor-says-tesla-chief-news18/): ‘It Was A Delight’: PM Modi Interacts With Elon Musk’s Kids In US, Shares Adorable PhotosPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s son X Æ A-12, nicknamed ‘X’, and his two other kids in Washington DC’s Blair House on Thursday.The founder of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of social media site […]
- [Girls Be Girling: Women Around The World Celebrate Valentine's Alternative Galentine's Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/girls-be-girling-women-around-the-world-celebrate-valentines-alternative-galentines-day/): Galentine’s Day 2025: The day celebrates women’s love and friendship and a lot of women shared how they are marking the day on social media.
- [Shivon Zilis Accompanies Elon Musk To PM Modi Meet In US: All About The Mother Of His 3 Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/shivon-zilis-accompanies-elon-musk-to-pm-modi-meet-in-us-all-about-the-mother-of-his-3-kids/): PM Modi posted pictures of the meet on X stating: “It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk ’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!”
- [Trump administration bars AP reporters for third day, news agency says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trump-administration-bars-ap-reporters-for-third-day-news-agency-says/): AP boss Julie Pace condemns ‘deeply troubling escalation’ in spat over Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
- [India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/india-to-receive-billions-in-us-weapons-including-f-35-stealth-jets-trump/): India’s Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump agreed on a security agenda that will also address ‘terrorism’.
- ['A Great Leader': 7 Things That Donald Trump Said About PM Modi During White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/a-great-leader-7-things-that-donald-trump-said-about-pm-modi-during-white-house-meeting/): During his two-day official visit to the US, PM Modi arrived at the White House, where Trump greeted him with a warm hug and said, “We missed you a lot.”
- ['Mr PM, You Are Great': Camaraderie On Display As Modi Meets Trump At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/mr-pm-you-are-great-camaraderie-on-display-as-modi-meets-trump-at-white-house/): US President Donald Trump warmly welcomed PM Narendra Modi at the White House, praised his leadership, announced Mumbai blasts mastermind Tahawwur Rana’s extradition, and addressed India’s tariff concerns.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,086](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1086/): Here are the key developments on the 1,086th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘India Ready To Take Back Its Citizens’: PM Modi On Illegal Immigrants In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/india-ready-to-take-back-its-citizens-pm-modi-on-illegal-immigrants-in-us/): PM Modi’s remark came just days after 104 Indians, who were staying illegally in the US, were deported and returned to India.
- [Elon Musk Live | Musk Calls For US Govt To Delete Entire Agencies |  DOGE Musk News | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/elon-musk-live-musk-calls-for-us-govt-to-delete-entire-agencies-doge-musk-news-trump-n18g/): Elon Musk called Thursday to “delete entire agencies” from the United States’ federal government. Musk has consolidated control over large swaths of the government with President Donald Trump’s blessing since assuming leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency. n18oc_liven18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US, India Refer To Pakistan In Joint Statement: 'Scourge Of Terrorism Must Be Fought'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/us-india-refer-to-pakistan-in-joint-statement-scourge-of-terrorism-must-be-fought/): India and US called on Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks and ensure that its territory is not used to carry out cross-border terrorist attacks.
- [Why are Elon Musk and Sam Altman engaged in a war of words over OpenAI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/why-are-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-engaged-in-a-war-of-words-over-openai/): Two of Silicon Valley’s most prominent tech titans are at loggerheads over the future of the creator of ChatGPT.
- [‘I Will Leave This To PM Modi’: Donald Trump Quips As He Dismisses Query On Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/i-will-leave-this-to-pm-modi-donald-trump-quips-as-he-dismisses-query-on-bangladesh/): Donald Trump On Bangladesh Crisis: US President Donald Trump dismissed a question on the Bangladesh crisis and said, “I’ll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi.”
- [Trump Offers Top-End Jets, F-35, To India In Modi Bromance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trump-offers-top-end-jets-f-35-to-india-in-modi-bromance/): PM Narendra Modi Meets Donald Trump: Successive US administrations have seen India as a key partner with like-minded interests in the face of a rising China, and Trump announced that the new administration was ready to sell one of the top US military prizes.
- [Donald Trump Says He Can’t Understand Indian Reporter’s Accent: ‘It’s A Little Bit Tough For Me’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/donald-trump-says-he-cant-understand-indian-reporters-accent-its-a-little-bit-tough-for-me/): Donald Trump claimed that he could “understand a word” of the question that was being asked to him by the reporter.
- ['Can't Trust Putin': Ukraine Rejects Trump's 'High-Level' Munich Meeting With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/cant-trust-putin-ukraine-rejects-trumps-high-level-munich-meeting-with-russia/): Donald Trump said he had agreed with Putin to soon start Ukraine peace talks and exchange friendly visits — a sea change after years in which the Russian president was internationally isolated.
- [Judge halts Trump order barring gender-affirming care for transgender teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/judge-halts-trump-order-barring-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-teens/): The judge’s temporary restraining order is a setback for Trump’s efforts to roll back transgender rights and services.
- [PM Modi Meets Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Discusses Innovation And Biotechnology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/pm-modi-meets-indian-origin-entrepreneur-vivek-ramaswamy-discusses-innovation-and-biotechnology/): PM Modi met Indian-American billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and the two leaders discussed the India-US ties, innovation, among other things.
- [‘Better, Tougher Negotiator’: Trump Heaps Praise On PM Modi, Says ‘No Competition’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/better-tougher-negotiator-trump-heaps-praise-on-pm-modi-says-no-competition-watch/): US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a “much tougher negotiator” compared to him.
- [At Trump Meet, PM Modi's Strong Message On Russia-Ukraine War: 'India Not Neutral, It Sides With...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/at-trump-meet-pm-modis-strong-message-on-russia-ukraine-war-india-not-neutral-it-sides-with/): PM Narendra Modi Meets Donald Trump: The PM reiterated India’s stand on peace during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
- ['MAGA Plus MIGA': After Meeting With Trump, PM Modi Sets New Mantra For India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/maga-plus-miga-after-meeting-with-trump-pm-modi-sets-new-mantra-for-india-us-ties/): PM Modi emphasised the joint vision of ‘MAGA’ and ‘MIGA’, saying that together it becomes a “mega partnership for prosperity” and such “mega spirit” gives new scale to the India-US relationship. 
- [Donald Trump's Sharp Reply On Khalistani Elements In US: 'We're Working With India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/donald-trumps-sharp-reply-on-khalistani-elements-in-us-were-working-with-india/): Donald Trump On Khalistanis In US: Donald Trump reacted sharply to the question of Khalistani separatists in the US working against India.
- [Trump eyes summit with Xi and Putin, says he wants military budgets halved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trump-eyes-summit-with-xi-and-putin-says-he-wants-military-budgets-halved/): US president says Washington’s existing nuclear arsenal could destroy the world ‘100 times over’.
- [Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with India’s Narendra Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-meeting-with-indias-narendra-modi/): The Indian prime minister praised Trump while angling to avoid the steep ‘reciprocal’ tariffs the US president plans.
- [Trump Announces Extradition Of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana To India, PM Modi Thanks Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/trump-announces-extradition-of-26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-india-pm-modi-thanks-him/): US President Trump confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to India during a press conference with PM Modi.
- [Israeli Bid To Shoot Down Iran’s Flights Behind Lebanon’s Ban? ‘US Said…’ Hezbollah Demands Reversal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/israeli-bid-to-shoot-down-irans-flights-behind-lebanons-ban-us-said-hezbollah-demands-reversal/): Lebanon denied permission for Iranian flights to land in Beirut twice this week after the United States warned Israel might shoot the planes down, a Lebanese security source tells AFP.Israel has on several occasions accused Hezbollah of using the airport in Beirut to bring in weapons and money from Iran. The group — and Lebanese […]
- [Sharaa Warms Up to Assad Allies? Russia Flies Cash To Syria, Iran Reports "Messages" From New Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/sharaa-warms-up-to-assad-allies-russia-flies-cash-to-syria-iran-reports-messages-from-new-regime/): Syria’s central bank said a batch of Syrian currency had arrived at Damascus airport from Russia, where banknotes were printed under the rule of toppled President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported on Friday.The central bank did not specify the amount of currency that had arrived but a source with knowledge of the […]
- [Syrian passer-by praised for helping stop deadly stabbing attack in Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/syrian-passer-by-praised-for-helping-stop-deadly-stabbing-attack-in-austria/): Watch the moment the suspect in a deadly knife attack in Austria was caught after fatally stabbing a 14-year-old.
- [Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/russian-drones-hit-ukraine-power-plant-leaving-residents-in-the-cold/): French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [I stayed until the end, Dr Abu Nujaila. We will remember and rebuild](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/i-stayed-until-the-end-dr-abu-nujaila-we-will-remember-and-rebuild/): The self-sacrifice of Palestinian doctors in Gaza has inspired a new generation of medical students. I am one of them.
- [Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reach centre of Bukavu in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/rwanda-backed-m23-rebels-reach-centre-of-bukavu-in-dr-congo/): M23 rebels have advanced into the centre of Bukavu, South Kivu’s capital, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- [At Least 48 Killed As Gold Mine Collapses In Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/at-least-48-killed-as-gold-mine-collapses-in-mali/): Mali Goldmine Collapse: A local official confirmed the cave-in, while the Kenieba gold miners’ association also put the deaths at 48.
- [Rubio And Netanyahu Discussed The Aftermath Of The Hamas Attack And Gaza Situation | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/rubio-and-netanyahu-discussed-the-aftermath-of-the-hamas-attack-and-gaza-situation-n18g/): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he kicked of a Mideast tour in Israel on Sunday. It comes as Arab leaders reel from President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip to other countries and redevelop it under U.S. ownership. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile […]
- [Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Doesn’t See Europe ‘At the Table Directly’ In Russia-US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/trumps-ukraine-envoy-doesnt-see-europe-at-the-table-directly-in-russia-us-talks/): Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy said Europe won’t participate in Ukraine peace talks. Washington sent a questionnaire asking European capitals about security contributions for Kyiv. Trump shocked allies by calling Putin without consulting them or Kyiv. Kellogg stated the US would mediate between Ukraine and Russia but reassured Europeans their interests would still be considered. n18oc_crux
- [Alexei Navalny Supporters Commemorate His First Death Anniversary As Russian Opposition Falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/alexei-navalny-supporters-commemorate-his-first-death-anniversary-as-russian-opposition-falters/): Remembrance events will take place as Russia’s opposition movement — driven into exile by unprecedented repression — has been plagued by infighting and badly weakened since the loss of its figurehead.
- [Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo smashes half-marathon world record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/ugandas-jacob-kiplimo-smashes-half-marathon-world-record/): Two-time world cross-country champion clocks 56 minutes, 42 seconds at World Athletics race in Barcelona.
- [One year since Alexei Navalny’s death, his widow accuses Putin of cover-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/one-year-since-alexei-navalnys-death-his-widow-accuses-putin-of-cover-up/): Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin
- [France to Host Emergency Meet Ahead of ‘Russia-US Talks In Saudi’, Zelensky Seeks European Army To…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/france-to-host-emergency-meet-ahead-of-russia-us-talks-in-saudi-zelensky-seeks-european-army-to/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel 2,000-Pound MK-84 Bombs From US After Trump Lifts Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/israel-2000-pound-mk-84-bombs-from-us-after-trump-lifts-curbs/): Israel received a shipment of MK-84 bombs from the US after President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed by the Biden administration. The shipment arrived on February 15 at Ashdod port. The Biden administration had previously withheld the 2,000-pound bombs due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza but had sent thousands after the October […]
- [Video: Protesters around the world condemn Trump’s ‘takeover’ plan for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/video-protesters-around-the-world-condemn-trumps-takeover-plan-for-gaza/): Demonstrators in cities across the globe are protesting against US President Donald Trump’s ‘takeover’ plan for Gaza.
- [Europe-like ‘Marshall Plan’ For Gaza: Saudi Prince Proposes Alternative To Trump’s ‘Takeover’ Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/europe-like-marshall-plan-for-gaza-saudi-prince-proposes-alternative-to-trumps-takeover-bid/): Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to develop a plan for Gaza’s future as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera cleared of its Palestinian inhabitants, 10 sources said.Draft ideas will be discussed at a meeting in Riyadh this month of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and […]
- ['Peace Not War Is In Focus For Russia And US': Kremlin On Trump-Putin Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/peace-not-war-is-in-focus-for-russia-and-us-kremlin-on-trump-putin-talks/): Dmitry Peskov said the first meeting between Putin and Trump had a special significance given current circumstances.
- [‘Europe Needs Its Own Army’ Zelensky Says Trump Sidelined Bloc In Talks With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/europe-needs-its-own-army-zelensky-says-trump-sidelined-bloc-in-talks-with-putin/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the creation of a European armed forces, citing Ukraine’s fight against Russia as proof of its necessity. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he warned that Europe cannot always rely on US support. He also referenced Trump’s talks with Putin, emphasizing Ukraine’s role in any future peace negotiations regarding the […]
- [Thousands mark Statehood Day of Serbia with anticorruption protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/thousands-mark-statehood-day-of-serbia-with-anticorruption-protest/): Student rally in the central city of Kragujevac has drawn thousands of people demanding an end to rampant corruption.
- [Serbian students protest gov’t corruption in their tens of thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/serbian-students-protest-govt-corruption-in-their-tens-of-thousands/): Tens of thousands of students in Serbia are demanding accountability, in the latest wave of anti-government protests
- [Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/taiwan-detects-dozens-of-chinese-aircraft-near-island/): Chinese jets tell Canadian warship transiting through the Taiwan Strait to change course.
- [New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Kills Over A Dozen, Including Maha Kumbh Pilgrims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/new-delhi-railway-station-stampede-kills-over-a-dozen-including-maha-kumbh-pilgrims/): A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Feb. 15 killed over a dozen people, including three children. Many victims were pilgrims heading to Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh festival. Injured passengers were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital. Delhi’s caretaker CM Atishi confirmed 15 deaths, while PM Narendra Modi acknowledged the incident without mentioning casualties. n18oc_crux
- [2 Killed In Israeli Strike Against 'Armed Individuals' In Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/2-killed-in-israeli-strike-against-armed-individuals-in-gaza-amid-fragile-ceasefire-deal/): Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange.
- [RSF escalates attacks on Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/rsf-escalates-attacks-on-sudans-famine-stricken-zamzam-refugee-camp/): The paramilitary group is trying to tighten its grip on Darfur, a traditional stronghold.
- [Stampede at New Delhi railway station kills at least 18 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/stampede-at-new-delhi-railway-station-kills-at-least-18-people/): A stampede at a railway station in New Delhi, India has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more.
- [Israeli raids, assaults continue across occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/israeli-raids-assaults-continue-across-occupied-west-bank/): Some of the attacks were by Israeli settlers backed by soldiers.
- [DR Congo’s M23 rebels enter centre of strategic city Bukavu: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/dr-congos-m23-rebels-enter-centre-of-strategic-city-bukavu-report/): Local officials and witnesses report seeing rebels enter the eastern DRC’s second largest city after a rapid advance.
- [US Plane Carrying Third Batch Of 157 Deported Indians To Land In Amritsar Today: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/us-plane-carrying-third-batch-of-157-deported-indians-to-land-in-amritsar-today-sources/): The third batch of Indian deportees is expected to land at Amritsar airport in Punjab on Sunday as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration.
- ['No Way This Will Happen': Canada Rejects Trump's Proposal To Bring Russia Back In G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/no-way-this-will-happen-canada-rejects-trumps-proposal-to-bring-russia-back-in-g7/): Trump recently proposed Russia to be re-admitted to G7, after it was excluded from the group following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
- [Elon Musk’s DOGE Cancels $21 Million US Funding To 'Boost Voter Turnout in India', BJP Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/elon-musks-doge-cancels-21-million-us-funding-to-boost-voter-turnout-in-india-bjp-responds/): The Elon Musk-led DOGE in its latest move under the Donald Trump administration cancelled millions of dollars in funding for several countries, including the $21 million intended for “boosting voter turnout in India.”
- [Has Elon Musk Welcomed His 13th Child? Tesla CEO Reacts To US Influencer Claiming To Be Mother Of His Baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/has-elon-musk-welcomed-his-13th-child-tesla-ceo-reacts-to-us-influencer-claiming-to-be-mother-of-his-baby/): Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair made a shocking announcement, saying Elon Musk was the father of her baby. Musk did not directly acknowledge her claim but reacted to a five-year-old post.
- [Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Charity Donated Over $600,000 To Democratic-Linked Causes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/meghan-markle-prince-harrys-charity-donated-over-600000-to-democratic-linked-causes-report/): The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly funnelled hundreds of thousands of dollars to Democrat-linked causes, including the nonprofit operated by Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley in 2023.
- [Muhsin Hendricks, World's First Openly Gay Imam, Shot Dead In South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/muhsin-hendricks-worlds-first-openly-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa/): The imam, who ran a mosque intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims, was in a car with another person when a vehicle stopped in front of them and blocked their exit, police said.
- [US, Russian Officials To Start Talks In Saudi Arabia Ahead Of Trump-Putin Meet Over Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/us-russian-officials-to-start-talks-in-saudi-arabia-ahead-of-trump-putin-meet-over-ukraine-war/): US Representative Michael McCaul said the talks aimed to arrange a meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “bring peace”.
- [Echoing Trump, UK PM Starmer Pushes For Greater Role Of Europe To 'Secure Ukraine's Future'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/echoing-trump-uk-pm-starmer-pushes-for-greater-role-of-europe-to-secure-ukraines-future/): Starmer, who is also expected to visit US President Donald Trump in Washington soon, added that the UK “will work to ensure we keep the US and Europe together”.
- ['If It Saves Country, It's Not Illegal': Trump Quotes Napoleon Amid Legal Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/if-it-saves-country-its-not-illegal-trump-quotes-napoleon-amid-legal-challenges/): Trump, who took office on January 20, has made broad assertions of executive power that appear headed toward US Supreme Court showdowns.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,088](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1088/): Here are the key developments on the 1,088th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Children among 15 killed in crush at New Delhi train station in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/children-among-15-killed-in-crush-at-new-delhi-train-station-in-india/): Indian officials said the accident happened amid a surge of passengers waiting for trains to a Hindu religious festival.
- [Mother, daughter die after being injured in Munich car ramming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/mother-daughter-die-after-being-injured-in-munich-car-ramming/): A two-year-old girl and her mother have died from injuries suffered in car-ramming attack earlier this week in Munich.
- [Europe to be excluded from Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US envoy confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/europe-to-be-excluded-from-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-us-envoy-confirms/): US confirms Europe excluded from Ukraine peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s war.
- [How realistic is the African Union’s call for reparatory justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/how-realistic-is-the-african-unions-call-for-reparatory-justice/): African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers at a summit in Ethiopia.
- [Thousands take part in London rally against Donald Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/thousands-take-part-in-london-rally-against-donald-trumps-gaza-plan/): The protest comes after Hamas handed over three male Israeli captives as part of the ceasefire agreement
- [Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/hamas-israel-exchange-captives-and-prisoners-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.
- [Does Elon Musk Hold 'Real' Power Over US President? Trump’s Reply Silences Critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/does-elon-musk-hold-real-power-over-us-president-trumps-reply-silences-critics/): The Republican president is famously prickly about being outshone by anyone in his entourage, and there has been widespread speculation that Musk’s high profile could lead to his downfall
- [Trump Media Loses More Than $400 Million In 2024 As Donald Takes Helm Of Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/trump-media-loses-more-than-400-million-in-2024-as-donald-takes-helm-of-presidency/): The parent company of President Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400.9 million last year and its annual revenue declined 12% to $3.6 million.
- [IDF ‘Prepares Offensive Plans' as Israel Mulls Over Trump's ‘Release All Hostages' Warning to Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/idf-prepares-offensive-plans-as-israel-mulls-over-trumps-release-all-hostages-warning-to-hamas/): The Israeli army chief Saturday (February 15) said the IDF was ‘preparing offensive plans’ amid efforts to secure the release of all hostages.“Alongside the great excitement with the return of each hostage, we remember in the IDF our duty to return everyone,” said Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.“We are making great efforts to do so while […]
- [US Military Aircraft Carrying Second Batch Of Indian Immigrants Lands In Amritsar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/us-military-aircraft-carrying-second-batch-of-indian-immigrants-lands-in-amritsar/): This is the second United States military aircraft which has landed at Amritsar airport with deported Indian illegal immigrants
- [Four released Palestinians in critical condition, hospitalised in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/four-released-palestinians-in-critical-condition-hospitalised-in-ramallah/): Released Palestinians report severe malnutrition and physical abuse in Israeli prisons.
- [Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/real-madrid-draw-at-osasuna-after-bellingham-sees-red/): Defending champions Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna to stall their title charge in Pamplona.
- [John Mearsheimer, Who Predicted Russia-Ukraine War, Says Zelensky Won't Take Trump's Deal With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/john-mearsheimer-who-predicted-russia-ukraine-war-says-zelensky-wont-take-trumps-deal-with-putin/): John Mearsheimer the prominent political scientist known for his controversial prediction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says President Trump is moving in a “fundamentally different direction” because Washington believes Moscow will win the war and Kyiv can’t recover from its losses. But Mearsheimer also says that Volodymyr Zelensky is unlikely to accept a deal that Trump […]
- [“All Israel can do is obstruct. And this is what it’s doing.”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/all-israel-can-do-is-obstruct-and-this-is-what-its-doing/): Benjamin Netanyahu wants to make the ceasefire deal look as difficult as possible, says commentator Ori Goldberg.
- [ICC Champions Trophy: Top 5 players; Afridi, Azam, Buttler, Gill, Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/icc-champions-trophy-top-5-players-afridi-azam-buttler-gill-maxwell/): Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 19, Al Jazeera picks five players to watch.
- [Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Enter Second Congo City as Uganda Military Chief Threatens to Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/rwanda-backed-m23-rebels-enter-second-congo-city-as-uganda-military-chief-threatens-to-attack/): Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo on Friday entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu, local and civil society leaders said, the latest ground gained since a major escalation of their yearslong fighting with government forces.The M23 rebels entered the city’s Kazingu and Bagira zone and were advancing towards the centre of the city of about […]
- [Palestinians burn ‘humiliating’ shirts after release from Israeli prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/palestinians-burn-humiliating-shirts-after-release-from-israeli-prisons/): Freed Palestinians burn ‘racist’ shirts forced onto them by Israel in exchange for captives after tense negotiations.
- [“This is the largest breach in American history”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/this-is-the-largest-breach-in-american-history/): A lawsuit was filed to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing US Treasury Department records.
- [Woman Kills Her Toddlers To Continue Sex Work, Searched Ways On Internet To Murder Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/woman-kills-her-toddlers-to-continue-sex-work-searched-ways-on-internet-to-murder-them/): The court sentenced Louise Porton to 32 years of life imprisonment for killing her two daughters who were allegedly disrupting her sex work
- [Protests over train station collapse grip Serbia, demand government action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/protests-over-train-station-collapse-grip-serbia-demand-government-action/): Students march in Serbia, seeking justice for train station victims and accountability for corruption and nepotism.
- [Arab Unity Unravels? UAE Sees ‘No Contender’ To Trump’s Gaza Plan, Israel Says Sisi ‘Double-Dealing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/arab-unity-unravels-uae-sees-no-contender-to-trumps-gaza-plan-israel-says-sisi-double-dealing/): Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to develop a plan for Gaza’s future as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera cleared of its Palestinian inhabitants, 10 sources said.Draft ideas will be discussed at a meeting in Riyadh this month of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and […]
- ["2000 Tons Chinese Chemical, Two Iranian Ships..." Xi Helping Khamenei Build 400 Ballistic Missiles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/2000-tons-chinese-chemical-two-iranian-ships-xi-helping-khamenei-build-400-ballistic-missiles/): The first of two vessels carrying 1,000 tons of a Chinese-made chemical that could be a key component in fuel for Iran’s military missile program has anchored outside the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas on Thursday, ship tracking data shows. It could be a signal that Iran’s missile production is back to business as usual […]
- [Israel Frees Hundreds of Palestinian Prisoners After 3 Captives Released In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/israel-frees-hundreds-of-palestinian-prisoners-after-3-captives-released-in-gaza/): Israel freed 369 Palestinian prisoners on Feb. 15 after Hamas released three Israeli hostages. The first bus carrying ex-prisoners arrived in Ramallah, greeted by joyous crowds. Another convoy reached Gaza’s Khan Younis with 333 freed detainees. n18oc_crux
- [Germany rebuffs ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine at Munich security summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/germany-rebuffs-dictated-peace-for-ukraine-at-munich-security-summit/): Chancellor Olaf Scholz also rejected the call by US Vice President JD Vance to open Germany’s door to far-right parties.
- [Sudan army retakes more of capital Khartoum from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/sudan-army-retakes-more-of-capital-khartoum-from-rsf/): Sudanese military makes gains in the capital as paramilitaries retain key positions.
- [Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/jannik-sinner-banned-from-tennis-for-three-months-in-doping-case/): The world number one reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency after two positive drug tests in 2024.
- ["Will Meet Only One Russian, With Putin if..." Zelensky at Munich Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/will-meet-only-one-russian-with-putin-if-zelensky-at-munich-conference/): At the Munich Conference, Zelensky stated he will meet Putin only after a “common plan” is agreed with the US and Europe to end the war. He ruled out other Russian meetings. Zelensky also revealed that Trump gave him his personal phone number during their recent call, describing the conversation as positive and humorous. n18oc_crux
- [‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/over-the-precipice-un-chief-sounds-alarm-on-dr-congo-fighting/): Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.
- [Video: Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/video-israeli-captives-and-palestinian-prisoners-released/): Three Israeli captives have been released in Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.
- [Lives on the line: Low pay has US wildland firefighters quitting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/lives-on-the-line-low-pay-has-us-wildland-firefighters-quitting/): As wildfires get worse, firefighters are struggling to combat blazes and remain in a job with poor labour conditions.
- [What explains Trump’s fixation on South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/what-explains-trumps-fixation-on-south-africa/): Trump targets South Africa over ‘human rights violations’ against white farmers.
- [Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages In Latest Swap Under Fragile Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/israel-hamas-ceasefire-hamas-releases-three-israeli-hostages-in-latest-swap-under-fragile-truce/): Hamas released three more Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip in the sixth such exchange following days of tense negotiations that threatened to undo the precarious ceasefire.In return, Israel began returning 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails on Saturday, most without any charges or convictions. It is the largest number of Palestinians to be […]
- [Football Fan, Tennis Player, Engineer: Who Are The 3 Israeli Hostages Released By Hamas? | Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/football-fan-tennis-player-engineer-who-are-the-3-israeli-hostages-released-by-hamas-gaza/): Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages on Saturday (February 15, 2025), parading them before a crowd in the southern Gaza Strip before handing them over to the Red Cross as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. n18oc_crux
- [Elon Musk's Father Claims Obama Is 'Queer', Married To Michelle Who Is A 'Man'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/elon-musks-father-claims-obama-is-queer-married-to-michelle-who-is-a-man/): Father of billionaire Elon Musk, Errol Musk, made a bizarre claim that the gender of US former First Lady Michelle Obama is male
- [M23 Rebels Seize Kavumu Airport, Advance into Bukavu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/m23-rebels-seize-kavumu-airport-advance-into-bukavu/): M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized Kavumu airport in eastern DRC and advanced into Bukavu on Feb. 14. A social media video confirmed their presence, and a rebel spokesperson claimed control of the area. Residents reported militants in Bukavu’s northern district. The rebels pushed south after capturing Goma last month, escalating tensions in the region. […]
- [The West has been in denial about censorship for far too long](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/the-west-has-been-in-denial-about-censorship-for-far-too-long/): It is time for Western societies to stop lecturing others and open their eyes to their own realities of repression.
- [Hamas Frees 3 More Israeli Hostages In Exchange For Palestinian Prisoners Under Gaza Truce Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/hamas-frees-3-more-israeli-hostages-in-exchange-for-palestinian-prisoners-under-gaza-truce-deal/): The Red Cross delivered the three hostages to the Israeli military, which said they were being taken for medical treatment.
- [Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages in Sixth Ceasefire Swap for 369 Palestinian Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/hamas-releases-three-israeli-hostages-in-sixth-ceasefire-swap-for-369-palestinian-prisoners/): Hamas released three Israeli hostages, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha Troufanov, in Khan Younis on Feb. 15. They were handed to the Red Cross and then transferred to Israeli forces. In exchange, Israel freed 369 Palestinian prisoners. This was the sixth such swap since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in January, aiming to sustain the […]
- [‘Russia Not Preparing For Dialogue’: Zelenskyy Asks Europe To Set Up Its Own Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/russia-not-preparing-for-dialogue-zelenskyy-asks-europe-to-set-up-its-own-army/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pitched the idea of setting up a “European army” for the security of the continent, claiming that Russia is “not preparing for dialogue” to end the war.
- [Despite ceasefire, Israel still destroying homes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/despite-ceasefire-israel-still-destroying-homes-in-gaza/): Analysis of satellite images shows Israel has destroyed dozens of homes in bpossible reach of the ceasefire terms.
- [Trump ‘To Use’ Economic, Army ‘Tools’ If Putin Rejects Peace Deal, Zelensky Demands…| Russia-Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/trump-to-use-economic-army-tools-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal-zelensky-demands-russia-ukraine/): Vice President JD Vance warned on Thursday that the United States could hit Russia with economic and military “tools of leverage” if Russian leader Vladimir Putin doesn’t negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine in good faith.Speaking to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Vance said the option of sending US troops to Ukraine was “on […]
- [Bilateral With US Not Meant To Create Tension, Say Top Govt Sources As China Slams ‘Chess Board’ Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/bilateral-with-us-not-meant-to-create-tension-say-top-govt-sources-as-china-slams-chess-board-politics/): Reacting to an upset China, top Indian government sources said the bilateral with US is not about creating any regional imbalance
- [How It Feels To Be Inside A Whale's Mouth? Kayaker's Terrifying First-Hand Experience: 'Felt Slimy...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/how-it-feels-to-be-inside-a-whales-mouth-kayakers-terrifying-first-hand-experience-felt-slimy/): Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, in Bahía El Águila when a giant humpback whale emerged and swallowed him up. The incident was caught on camera.
- [Hamas releases three Israeli captives as fragile ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/hamas-releases-three-israeli-captives-as-fragile-ceasefire-holds/): Israel set to return 369 Palestinian prisoners being held in Israeli jails as part of the sixth phase of the exchange.
- [‘Most Wanted’ Dutch Drugs Baron Marco Ebben, Who Once Faked Death, Shot Dead In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/most-wanted-dutch-drugs-baron-marco-ebben-who-once-faked-death-shot-dead-in-mexico/): Marco Ebben, 32, was shot on Thursday in Atizapan de Zaragoza, a municipality about 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the capital Mexico City.
- [JD Vance's Warning To Germany: 'We Tolerated Greta Thunberg, Now You Survive Elon Musk':](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/jd-vances-warning-to-germany-we-tolerated-greta-thunberg-now-you-survive-elon-musk/): The German head of state urged European leaders to keep calm in the face of a blizzard of disruptive policy announcements from Washington.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine has ‘low chance’ of survival without US backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-has-low-chance-of-survival-without-us-backing/): Ukraine’s president expresses concern that Washington may no longer be a ‘strategic partner’ to Kyiv.
- [‘Most wanted’ Dutch drug kingpin who once faked death killed in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/most-wanted-dutch-drug-kingpin-who-once-faked-death-killed-in-mexico/): Marco Ebben was one of Europe’s ‘most wanted fugitives’ for smuggling drugs from Brazil to the Netherlands.
- [Starlink In Bangladesh Soon? Muhammad Yunus- Elon Musk Hold Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/starlink-in-bangladesh-soon-muhammad-yunus-elon-musk-hold-talks/): Elon Musk spoke with Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is leading a caretaker administration in Bangladesh following a student-led revolution last year.
- [Can Trump really deport 11 million migrants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/can-trump-really-deport-11-million-migrants/): Donald Trump is promising the biggest deportation push in US history. AJLabs examines whether the system can handle it.
- [Global Democracy Under Threat? Jaishankar's Sharp Counter: 'Will Start By Sticking Up My Finger...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/global-democracy-under-threat-jaishankars-sharp-counter-will-start-by-sticking-up-my-finger/): EAM S Jaishankar highlighted India as a democracy that delivers and said he differs in the view that democracy is in trouble globally.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,087](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1087/): Here are the key developments on the 1,087th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [UN commander injured as Lebanese protesters torch car near Beirut airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/un-commander-injured-as-lebanese-protesters-torch-car-near-beirut-airport/): UNIFIL deputy commander injured when the convoy he was travelling in was attacked by protesters who torched UN vehicle.
- ['Five Months Ago...': MAGA Influencer Ashley St. Clair Says She Gave Birth To Elon Musk's 'Secret 13th Child'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/five-months-ago-maga-influencer-ashley-st-clair-says-she-gave-birth-to-elon-musks-secret-13th-child/): The DOGE chief, who is a follower of St. Clair on the platform, shared several posts on different topics within the hour following her surprising announcement.
- [Second Flight Set To Land In Amritsar Carrying Indian Deportees From U.S. | Trump's Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/second-flight-set-to-land-in-amritsar-carrying-indian-deportees-from-u-s-trumps-deportation/): | Second flight set to land in Amritsar carrying Indian deportees from U.S. Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Suspect In Canada's Biggest Gold Heist Traced. He Is Currently Working In Chandigarh As...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/suspect-in-canadas-biggest-gold-heist-traced-he-is-currently-working-in-chandigarh-as/): Simran Preet Panesar, 31, was allegedly involved in the theft of 22 million Canadian dollars worth of gold bars from a storage facility. He was traced living in Chandigarh with his family.
- [US Army Bans Transgender People From Enlisting After Donald Trump Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/us-army-bans-transgender-people-from-enlisting-after-donald-trump-order/): The decision by the US Army comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness”.
- [Jaishankar Meets Ukraine FM In Munich, Discusses Bilateral Ties, Efforts To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/jaishankar-meets-ukraine-fm-in-munich-discusses-bilateral-ties-efforts-to-end-war/): PM Modi has asserted that India is “not neutral” when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine war and it sides with peace. US President Trump has opened negotiations with both Moscow and Kyiv to end the war.
- [Nearly 10,000 Govt Employees Fired As Trump, Musk Oversee Massive Layoffs At US Agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/15/nearly-10000-govt-employees-fired-as-trump-musk-oversee-massive-layoffs-at-us-agencies/): The Department of Veterans Affairs, looking after healthcare to veterans, announced it had laid off over 1,000 employees still in their probationary period.
- [Osasuna vs Real Madrid: LaLiga – preview, team news, kickoff time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/osasuna-vs-real-madrid-laliga-preview-team-news-kickoff-time/): Defending champions Real Madrid target a return to winning ways in LaLiga when they travel to Osasuna on Saturday.
- [Champions Trophy: Pakistan lose to New Zealand in warm-up series decider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/champions-trophy-pakistan-lose-to-new-zealand-in-warm-up-series-decider/): New Zealand gears up for Champions Trophy by beating Pakistan in tri-nation series final.
- [Vance slams Europe on free speech, migration in first international speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/vance-slams-europe-on-free-speech-migration-in-first-international-speech/): The US vice president calls Trump a ‘new sheriff in town’ as he offers harsh words for Washington’s European allies.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for united US-Europe support against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/14/ukraines-zelenskyy-calls-for-united-us-europe-support-against-russia/): Ukraine’s president meets leaders at Munich Security Conference amid a push to end Russia-Ukraine war.
- [At least eight injured as Delta plane flips upon arrival in Toronto airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/at-least-eight-injured-as-delta-plane-flips-upon-arrival-in-toronto-airport/): No deaths have been reported in the dramatic crash, which took place amid severe winter weather in Canada.
- [Inside the El Salvador prison where the US could send its own citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/inside-the-el-salvador-prison-where-the-us-could-send-its-own-citizens/): El Salvador’s president offered to hold US citizen convicts in his “Terrorism Confinement Center.”
- [DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/drc-rebels-promise-security-after-seizing-bukavu-in-countrys-east/): M23 rebels pledge to restore security in Bukavu as an escalation in fighting fans fears of an all-out regional war.
- [Video: Tight security ahead of Pakistan’s first ICC tournament in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/video-tight-security-ahead-of-pakistans-first-icc-tournament-in-decades/): Pakistan has put security measures in place as it prepares to host the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy.
- ['Why invite Europe?' Russia Sets Tone For Peace Talks With US In Saudi, Zelensky: Ukraine Sidelined](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/why-invite-europe-russia-sets-tone-for-peace-talks-with-us-in-saudi-zelensky-ukraine-sidelined/): Russia’s foreign minister has dismissed the prospect of a place for Europe at talks between the US and Russia to end the fighting in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference alongside his Serbian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov said: ‘If they are going to weasel out some cunning ideas about freezing the conflict, while actually intending – […]
- [M23 rebels tighten their grip on major city in eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/m23-rebels-tighten-their-grip-on-major-city-in-eastern-drc/): Rwandan-backed M23 rebels patrol major intersections in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province.
- [Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/trump-fires-hundreds-of-federal-aviation-workers-weeks-after-deadly-crash/): Personnel from DOGE are set to visit FAA headquarters on Monday as union says US workforce is ‘already stretched thin’.
- [Prince Harry Gets New Nickname Inspired By Mother Diana: ‘People's…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/prince-harry-gets-new-nickname-inspired-by-mother-diana-peoples/): Prince Harry is in Canada for the Invictus Games and will now be returning to the US. He has recently been given a new nickname by the Royal fans.
- [China Condemns US After 'Taiwan Independence' Cut From Govt Website](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/china-condemns-us-after-taiwan-independence-cut-from-govt-website/): Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taipei in recent years, luring away its political allies and holding vast military drills around the island
- [Sick Pope Francis Receiving Treatment At Gemelli, Rome Hospital Dubbed ‘Vatican III’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/sick-pope-francis-receiving-treatment-at-gemelli-rome-hospital-dubbed-vatican-iii/): Pope John Paul II named the hospital ‘Vatican III’ and quipped that it ranked third after St Peter’s Square and Castel Gandolfo.
- [Israel Says Committed To Donald Trump's Plan For Gaza Displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/israel-says-committed-to-donald-trumps-plan-for-gaza-displacement/): Arriving in the kingdom after talks in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio — on his first visit to the Middle East — met de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the State Department said
- [‘SpaceX Engineers Will Make Air Travel Safer’: Musk Sends Team To US Air Traffic Command Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/spacex-engineers-will-make-air-travel-safer-musk-sends-team-to-us-air-traffic-command-center/): Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has been fined previously by the US Air Traffic Control System Command Center. Musk’s team also visits following the Washington crash.
- [Donald Trump's Envoy Says US Will Not 'Impose' Deal On Ukraine To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/donald-trumps-envoy-says-us-will-not-impose-deal-on-ukraine-to-end-war/): Kellogg is set to arrive in Ukraine on Wednesday for three days of talks that will include a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky
- [Elon Musk's Love Life In Spotlight After Ashley St. Clair's Claim | A Look At His Past Romances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/elon-musks-love-life-in-spotlight-after-ashley-st-clairs-claim-a-look-at-his-past-romances/): Elon Musk has been in the middle of a social media storm created by Ashley St. Clair who claimed that Musk is the father of her child.
- [Netanyahu says Israel ‘committed’ to Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/netanyahu-says-israel-committed-to-trumps-gaza-plan/): Israeli prime minister hails US push to build ‘different Gaza’ as cabinet prepares to discuss second stage of ceasefire.
- [What is holding up the implementation of the Teesta River Project?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/what-is-holding-up-the-implementation-of-the-teesta-river-project/): Protests are taking place in Bangladesh over a water-sharing dispute with India.
- [US Envoy Rubio in Saudi With Trump's Gaza Plan, Netanyahu Vows 'Neither Hamas Nor PA Will Be There'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/us-envoy-rubio-in-saudi-with-trumps-gaza-plan-netanyahu-vows-neither-hamas-nor-pa-will-be-there/): Russia said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Tuesday that will focus on ending the war in Ukraine and restoring “the whole complex” of Russia-US ties.Rubio arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday on a previously planned trip. US National Security Advisor […]
- [Anti-Elon Musk Protest Movement Expected To Ramp Up In US With Congress On Recess](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/anti-elon-musk-protest-movement-expected-to-ramp-up-in-us-with-congress-on-recess/): Hundreds of protests are scheduled outside congressional offices and Tesla dealerships, with organizers hoping to send a pointed message to members of Congress who are on recess this week.
- [Border Guard Bangladesh Delegation Lands In Delhi, Talks With BSF Begin Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/border-guard-bangladesh-delegation-lands-in-delhi-talks-with-bsf-begin-tomorrow/): The 55th Director General-Level Border Coordination Conference between the two forces will be held at the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters on Lodhi Road on Tuesday
- [Video: Senior Hamas official killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Sidon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/video-senior-hamas-official-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-lebanons-sidon/): An Israeli strike targeted and killed a person in a vehicle in Lebanon’s Sidon.
- [‘We will last six months’ if Trump pulls US military aid from Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/we-will-last-six-months-if-trump-pulls-us-military-aid-from-ukraine/): Trump’s recent statements and planned meeting with Putin raise fresh uncertainty about Washington’s support.
- [‘Fall Like 1971’: Parts Of Balochistan Ready To Declare Liberation, Pakistan MP Tells Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/fall-like-1971-parts-of-balochistan-ready-to-declare-liberation-pakistan-mp-tells-parliament/): Pakistan’s Balochistan has been facing a separatist movement since its independence. Following recent political and economic issues, separatism has surged.
- [Google In Soup Over Trump's 'Gulf Of America' Move As Mexico Warns Of Suing Tech Giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/google-in-soup-over-trumps-gulf-of-america-move-as-mexico-warns-of-suing-tech-giant/): Sheinbaum had announced on Friday that her government was considering legal action against Google, saying: “If necessary, we will file a civil suit”
- ['I'll Return, Avenge Our Martyrs': Sheikh Hasina Calls Yunus A 'Terrorist' In Address To Awami Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/ill-return-avenge-our-martyrs-sheikh-hasina-calls-yunus-a-terrorist-in-address-to-awami-workers/): Sheikh Hasina, in a virtual address to supporters, said she will return to Bangladesh to bring to justice those who are engaging in lawlessness.
- [US, Russia confirm high-level Ukraine talks without Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/us-russia-confirm-high-level-ukraine-talks-without-kyiv/): Ukraine’s president says he “knew nothing about” high-level talks between the US and Russia to end Moscow’s war.
- [Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/which-countries-are-the-top-military-spenders-and-where-does-europe-rank/): The US, the world’s largest military spender, allocates $880bn to defence – more than the next eight countries combined.
- [Trump Leaves Bangladesh To PM | Is This Why China Jittery? | The Right Stand | Engslish News| News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/trump-leaves-bangladesh-to-pm-is-this-why-china-jittery-the-right-stand-engslish-news-news18/): In a surprising move, the Trump administration has canceled $29 million in U.S. funding aimed at strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh, just days after President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision, announced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), comes amid ongoing concerns over political turmoil in Bangladesh following […]
- ['Couldn't Afford Then...': Nita Ambani's Keynote Address At Harvard Makes Her Mother Proud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/couldnt-afford-then-nita-ambanis-keynote-address-at-harvard-makes-her-mother-proud/): In a heartfelt message, she recounted how her 90-year-old mother had been deeply moved by the opportunity for her to speak at the prestigious university
- [Unchilding Palestine’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/unchilding-palestines-children/): Israeli and Western portrayal of Palestinian children as adults aims to cover up their murder, maiming and imprisonment.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/icc-champions-trophy-2025-pakistans-punishment-ends-as-cricket-is-back/): Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event.
- [Pope’s hospitalisation extended to treat ‘complex’ condition, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/popes-hospitalisation-extended-to-treat-complex-condition-vatican-says/): It remains unclear how long Pope Francis will remain in hospital as he seeks treatment for respiratory tract infection.
- [UK Ready To Deploy Troops In Ukraine As European Leaders To Hold War Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/uk-ready-to-deploy-troops-in-ukraine-as-european-leaders-to-hold-war-talks/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ready to send troops to Ukraine if needed. European leaders will meet in Paris to discuss security amid US-Russia talks.
- [Several US States Brace For Severe Polar Vortex, 'Life-Threatening Cold' Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/several-us-states-brace-for-severe-polar-vortex-life-threatening-cold-warning-issued/): The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening cold” into Tuesday, with temperatures in northeastern Montana predicted to dip as low as 45 degrees below zero (-42.7 degrees Celsius).
- [In First Appeal To US Supreme Court, Donald Trump Wants Help To Fire Watchdog Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/in-first-appeal-to-us-supreme-court-donald-trump-wants-help-to-fire-watchdog-head/): The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the president to fire Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel. This is Trump’s first appeal since returning to office.
- [Saudi, Qatar ‘Rush’ To Mediate US-Iran Nuclear Deal As Israel Vows To ‘Finish Tehran Job’ With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/saudi-qatar-rush-to-mediate-us-iran-nuclear-deal-as-israel-vows-to-finish-tehran-job-with-trump/): Saudi Arabia is open to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in pursuit of a new deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear program, CNN has learned.The kingdom is concerned that Iran may be more inclined to pursue a nuclear weapon now that its regional proxies – long viewed as a deterrent against Israeli attacks – […]
- [KIIT Appeals To Nepali Students To Resume Classes Amid Protests Over Girl's Suicide; PM Oli Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/kiit-appeals-to-nepali-students-to-resume-classes-amid-protests-over-girls-suicide-pm-oli-reacts/): The Nepalese government sent two officials from its New Delhi embassy to look into the matter, the Nepalese Prime Minister said.
- [In A Special Gesture, PM Modi Receives Amir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani At Delhi Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/in-a-special-gesture-pm-modi-receives-amir-of-qatar-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-at-delhi-airport/): Hamad Al-Thani, who is on a state visit to India on February 17-18, will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold talks with PM Modi on Tuesday
- ['I Can Be A Girlfriend...': OnlyFans Star Offered To Spend Valentine's Night With Singles, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/i-can-be-a-girlfriend-onlyfans-star-offered-to-spend-valentines-night-with-singles-arrested/): An adult star on OnlyFans offered to spend a night with men who were single on the Valentine’s Night, an announcement which landed her into trouble.
- [Lebanon wary Israeli military will not meet withdrawal deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/lebanon-wary-israeli-military-will-not-meet-withdrawal-deadline/): Israeli military expected to remain at strategic locations despite ceasefire condition of retreat by February 18.
- [Ukraine War To End Soon? Top Russia, US Officials In Saudi Arabia For First Meet Since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/ukraine-war-to-end-soon-top-russia-us-officials-in-saudi-arabia-for-first-meet-since-2022/): US President Donald Trump is pushing for a swift resolution to the three-year conflict, though has not yet outlined a plan to bring the warring sides to the negotiating table
- ['His First Child Died...': Elon Musk's Father Opens Up About Billionaire Son's Parenting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/his-first-child-died-elon-musks-father-opens-up-about-billionaire-sons-parenting/): Speaking during an interview on the South African podcast Wide Awake, Errol was direct in his criticism of Elon’s approach to parenting
- [Germany, Poland Reject UK's 'Premature Talk' Of Troops in Ukraine, Trump Eyes Ceasefire 'By Easter'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/germany-poland-reject-uks-premature-talk-of-troops-in-ukraine-trump-eyes-ceasefire-by-easter/): British prime minister Keir Starmer has said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed. With fears that Europe could be sidelined in negotiations to end Ukraine war, Starmer said he was willing to put “our own troops on the ground if necessary.”Keir Starmer’s remarks come ahead of key meeting by European leaders […]
- ['Get Elon Out Of White House': Trump-Musk Bromance Leaves Some Republicans Fuming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/get-elon-out-of-white-house-trump-musk-bromance-leaves-some-republicans-fuming/): Republicans initially sided with Trump assigning a Washington DC outsider government reforms but now feel the execution was “flawed”.
- [It is not Trump that betrayed Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/it-is-not-trump-that-betrayed-ukraine/): Those who set it on a path to full-scale war with Russia did.
- [Syrian man who stopped Austria knife attack describes ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/syrian-man-who-stopped-austria-knife-attack-describes-ordeal/): A Syrian delivery driver who helped halt a deadly stabbing rampage in Austria by driving his car into the attacker
- [Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/uganda-drops-military-trial-as-opposition-leaders-health-falters/): Kizza Besigye has grown ‘critically ill’ during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.
- [To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/to-avoid-another-conflict-in-the-horn-of-africa-now-is-the-time-to-act/): Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is working to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia. He must be stopped.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan lose warm-up match to New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/icc-champions-trophy-2025-afghanistan-lose-warm-up-match-to-new-zealand/): New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.
- [Prominent gay imam shot dead in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/prominent-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa/): The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent openly-gay imam, in South Africa has shocked the LGBTQ community.
- [Musk’s Child Says She Found Out About Her Siblings Online As Ashley St Clair Claims Elon Fathered Her Baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/musks-child-says-she-found-out-about-her-siblings-online-as-ashley-st-clair-claims-elon-fathered-her-baby/): Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, humorously reacted on TikTok to Ashley St. Clair’s claim of being pregnant with Musk’s child, noting frequent online discoveries of new half-siblings.
- ['Forced To Remove Turbans, Tortured': Deportees Share Horrific Experiences On US Deportation Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/forced-to-remove-turbans-tortured-deportees-share-horrific-experiences-on-us-deportation-flight/): As the US crackdown on illegal immigration intensified under the Trump administration, hundreds of Indians were sent back, many facing severe hardship
- [Russia Says No Point In Inviting Europeans To Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/russia-says-no-point-in-inviting-europeans-to-ukraine-talks/): Lavrov’s comments came ahead of his visit to Saudi Arabia to meet US officials and as European leaders convene in Paris for an emergency summit on Ukraine, amid alarm at Washington’s diplomatic outreach to Moscow
- [Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/israel-plans-1000-unit-expansion-for-occupied-west-bank-settlement-ngo/): Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.
- [Israel ‘Kills’ Woman In Lebanon, ‘Hits’ Hezbollah ‘Weapons Site’ As IDF Pullout Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/israel-kills-woman-in-lebanon-hits-hezbollah-weapons-site-as-idf-pullout-deadline-looms/): The Hezbollah chief on Feb.16 put the ball in the court of the Lebanese government to ensure that Israeli forces withdraw from its territory by the truce deadline. “Israel must fully withdraw on Feb. 18, it has no excuse,” Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem said in a televised address. A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed […]
- [OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji, 26, Died By Suicide, Final Autopsy Report Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balaji-26-died-by-suicide-final-autopsy-report-reveals/): OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s final autopsy report confirms he died by suicide. His parents said that they are reviewing the report’s findings.
- [Zelenskyy In Saudi Arabia On Wednesday; Trump, Putin Could Be There Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/zelenskyy-in-saudi-arabia-on-wednesday-trump-putin-could-be-there-too/): Zelenskyy said that he will visit Saudi Arabia with his wife as part of a “long-planned” official visit.
- [Ukraine President To Visit Saudi Arabia, Russia And Us To Hold Talks In Saudi Arabia | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/ukraine-president-to-visit-saudi-arabia-russia-and-us-to-hold-talks-in-saudi-arabia-news18/): Ukraine president to visit Saudi Arabia, Russia and US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk's DOGE Seeks Access To US Tax Office, Internal Revenue Service Systems: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/elon-musks-doge-seeks-access-to-us-tax-office-internal-revenue-service-systems-report/): Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to sensitive IRS systems. The White House argues this access is needed to uncover waste and fraud in government spending.
- [China Accuses US Of 'Backpedalling' After Washington Drops Line On Taiwan Independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/china-accuses-us-of-backpedalling-after-washington-drops-line-on-taiwan-independence/): China’s reaction came after the US State Dept removed the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence” from its fact sheet. The US does not recognise Taiwan as a country but is its strongest backer.
- [Palestinian boy injured as Israel continues raids across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/palestinian-boy-injured-as-israel-continues-raids-across-west-bank/): A 13-year-old boy was injured by bullet shrapnel outside a school as Israeli forces raided Nablus.
- [Russia confirms Ukraine talks with US in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/russia-confirms-ukraine-talks-with-us-in-saudi-arabia/): Kremlin confirms high-level meeting on restoring relations and potential peace talks on Ukraine for Tuesday.
- [Fact Check: False Claim About Bill Gates Calling For 'Depopulation By Vaccines' Resurfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/fact-check-false-claim-about-bill-gates-calling-for-depopulation-by-vaccines-resurfaces/): An old newspaper carrying a misleading claim about Bill Gates calling to reduce population by using vaccination has gone viral again
- [Israeli Cabinet To Meet On Gaza Truce Phase 2 Amid US Pressure, Bibi ‘Preventing’ Talks, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/israeli-cabinet-to-meet-on-gaza-truce-phase-2-amid-us-pressure-bibi-preventing-talks-says-report/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is working to prevent the implementation of the hostage deal’s second phase, a senior Israeli security official told Ynet. The anonymous senior Israeli security official said it amounts to a violation of the hostage deal.The deal stipulated that the parties begin holding negotiations regarding phase two of the deal no later […]
- ['Can't Do A Thing': Iran Slams Netanyahu's Vow To 'Finish The Job' Against Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/cant-do-a-thing-iran-slams-netanyahus-vow-to-finish-the-job-against-tehran/): Netanyahu told a Jerusalem news conference with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Israel would “finish the job” against Iran with the support of the United States.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-pakistan-and-two-other-matches-to-watch/): In addition to the India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match.
- ['Stripes Look Like A Mess': Chinese Zoo Paints Donkeys To Look Like Zebras, Leaves Netizens Annoyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/stripes-look-like-a-mess-chinese-zoo-paints-donkeys-to-look-like-zebras-leaves-netizens-annoyed/): The Chinese zoo admitted that painting the donkeys black and white to make them look like zebras was a tactic to attract visitors, but netizens were annoyed by the ‘pretty bad’ paint job.
- [Why Trump's 'Leave It To Modi' Remark Complicates China's Plans To Control Debt-Trapped Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/why-trumps-leave-it-to-modi-remark-complicates-chinas-plans-to-control-debt-trapped-bangladesh/): China’s agitation stems from its huge stakes in Bangladesh which, top Indian government sources said, are part of its broader South Asian strategy
- [‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/no-more-silence-israelis-face-gaza-war-backlash-on-sri-lankas-beaches/): For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.
- [South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/south-korea-removes-deepseek-from-app-stores-pending-privacy-review/): Personal Information Protection Commission says Chinese start-up accepted proposal to suspend downloads of AI chatbot.
- [Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/drone-footage-shows-destruction-of-north-gaza-after-500-days-of-war/): New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.
- [China’s Xi hosts summit with business leaders, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/chinas-xi-hosts-summit-with-business-leaders-including-alibabas-jack-ma/): Chinese leader meets corporate leaders amid economic challenges including slowing down and high youth unemployment.
- [Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/afghanistans-taliban-makes-debut-diplomatic-trip-to-japan/): Delegation says Taliban seeks ‘dignified’ global interaction as it builds ‘strong’ and ‘developed’ Afghanistan.
- [Titan Submersible Implosion: Chilling Audio Captures Final 20 Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/titan-submersible-implosion-chilling-audio-captures-final-20-seconds/): OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded near the Titanic wreck on June 18, 2023, killing five. The company faces controversy over alleged safety negligence in its design and operations
- [One Doctor, Nearly 300 Victims: Frenchman To Go On Trial For Raping Patients, Mostly Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/one-doctor-nearly-300-victims-frenchman-to-go-on-trial-for-raping-patients-mostly-children/): Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting 299 former patients, 256 of whom are children. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years.
- [Egg Prices Jump To Record High In US Amid Bird Flu Outbreak. Check How Much A Carton Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/egg-prices-jump-to-record-high-in-us-amid-bird-flu-outbreak-check-how-much-a-carton-costs/): Over 70 people have been infected in the bird flu outbreak from last year which has driven up egg prices, due to which consumers are facing difficulties in purchasing eggs.
- [‘Help Free ISKCON Monk In Bangladesh’: UK Body Writes To ‘Hindu’ Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/help-free-iskcon-monk-in-bangladesh-uk-body-writes-to-hindu-tulsi-gabbard/): Chinmoy Krishna Das has become the face of persecution in Bangladesh following his arrest on November 25 last year on charges of sedition
- [Fact Check: AI-Generated Video Of Fire At Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Falsely Shared As Real On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/fact-check-ai-generated-video-of-fire-at-dubais-burj-khalifa-falsely-shared-as-real-on-social-media/): A viral video claiming Burj Khalifa was on fire was debunked by PTI Fact Check Desk. The video was AI-generated, with several inconsistencies and confirmed by AI detection tools
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1089/): Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/us-drops-wording-saying-it-does-not-support-taiwan-independence/): US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording.
- ['Trump's Plan Only Viable Path': Netanyahu Backs US Proposal To Transfer Palestinians From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/trumps-plan-only-viable-path-netanyahu-backs-us-proposal-to-transfer-palestinians-from-gaza/): Israeli PM Netanyahu endorsed US President Donald Trump’s plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, calling it the only viable path for regional stability.
- [France Shocker: Man Murders 11-Year-Old Girl After Losing A Game Of Fortnite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/france-shocker-man-murders-11-year-old-girl-after-losing-a-game-of-fortnite/): The suspect was frustrated after losing a game of Fortnite, after which he left his home to vent his frustration. He crossed paths with the victim and attempted to rob her.
- ['I Disagree...': Marco Rubio Defends JD Vance's Speech On Free Speech, Elon Musk Applauds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/i-disagree-marco-rubio-defends-jd-vances-speech-on-free-speech-elon-musk-applauds/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparred with a journalist while discussing Vice President JD Vance’s combative speech in Munich, where he accused European allies of censoring free speech.
- [Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/trump-says-he-could-meet-putin-soon-as-ukraine-europe-reel-from-outreach/): UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
- [US Asks Europeans What They Need For Ukraine Security Guarantees, Document Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/us-asks-europeans-what-they-need-for-ukraine-security-guarantees-document-shows/): The U.S. asked European allies what they need from Washington to join Ukraine security plans, including troop deployment, force size, and more sanctions on Russia.
- [Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/israeli-soldiers-used-80-year-old-palestinian-as-gaza-human-shield-report/): With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.
- [At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/at-least-9-dead-including-8-in-kentucky-as-winter-storms-batter-the-us/): Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
- [US-Israel Vow There Will Be No Nuclear Iran, 'Goals Aligned On Hezbollah', IDF Opens Fire In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/us-israel-vow-there-will-be-no-nuclear-iran-goals-aligned-on-hezbollah-idf-opens-fire-in-lebanon/): Israel and the United States are determined to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Speaking after meeting Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said they discussed a number of issues, “none more important than Iran”.”Israel and America […]
- [Jaishankar Discusses Bilateral Ties, BIMSTEC In Meeting With Bangladesh Foreign Adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/jaishankar-discusses-bilateral-ties-bimstec-in-meeting-with-bangladesh-foreign-adviser/): Hossain met Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman as part of efforts to prevent further strains in bilateral ties.
- [German President's X Account Hacked: First Changed To Hitler Profile, Then To Bihar Govt Handle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/german-presidents-x-account-hacked-first-changed-to-hitler-profile-then-to-bihar-govt-handle/): German President’s X Account Hacked: The hack was flagged by several X users when the account’s username was changed to @adolf_gov and its description was changed to “Make Germany Great Again”.
- [Will the US and Israel succeed in ethnic cleansing of Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/will-the-us-and-israel-succeed-in-ethnic-cleansing-of-gaza/): Author Pankaj Mishra argues that Israel’s war on Gaza has dealt a fatal blow to morality and international law.
- [Mass Deportation | 119 Indians Deported from US Land in Amritsar | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/mass-deportation-119-indians-deported-from-us-land-in-amritsar-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-reacts/): 119 Indians deported from the US have arrived in Amritsar, triggering a major political row. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has hit out, saying, “Don’t make Punjab a deportation centre!” His strong reaction has sparked debates on illegal immigration, US deportation policies, and the role of the Indian government in addressing the crisisThird batch of deported […]
- [U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Held Talks With Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/u-s-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-held-talks-with-israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-news18-n18g/): PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Secretary Rubio, my dear friend Marco, it’s great to welcome you in Jerusalem with your delegation. It’s great to welcome you in Jerusalem as Secretary of State of the United States. I have to say that this visit comes in the wake of a historic visit to Washington. I said and I […]
- [Rubio Slams 'Same tired ideas' on Gaza, Netanyahu Hails Trump's 'Bold Vision', Warns Hamas Of 'Hell'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/rubio-slams-same-tired-ideas-on-gaza-netanyahu-hails-trumps-bold-vision-warns-hamas-of-hell/): An Israeli airstrike killed three policemen east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on February 16, the Hamas-run interior ministry said, calling it a breach of the fragile ceasefire that US, Egypt and Qatar brokered between the two sides last month.It said the policemen were deployed in the area to secure the entry of […]
- [Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/rubio-says-hamas-must-be-eradicated-casting-doubt-on-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): US secretary of state endorses Israel’s war aims in the Gaza Strip during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- [IPL schedule, fixtures announced for the 2025 tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/ipl-schedule-fixtures-announced-for-the-2025-tournament/): World’s most lucrative and watched annual T20 tournament announces key matches and dates ahead of next month’s kickoff.
- [Europe’s Trump dilemma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/europes-trump-dilemma/): Even the biggest EU proponents of preserving a close bond with the US know Europe cannot afford to remain dependent.
- [African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/african-art-renaissance-voices-from-the-continent-and-the-diaspora/): Exploring contemporary African art with three influential women bridging the continent and its global diaspora.
- [Marco Rubio meets Netanyahu as Israel strikes Rafah despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/marco-rubio-meets-netanyahu-as-israel-strikes-rafah-despite-ceasefire/): US Secretary of State made no mention of Palestinians in a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets, how to stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/icc-champions-trophy-2025-teams-schedule-venues-tickets-how-to-stream/): Al Jazeera’s lowdown on cricket’s elite ODI tournament as holders Pakistan host their first ICC event in 29 years.
- ['Will Open Gates Of Hell In Gaza': Netanyahu Warns Hamas Over Failure To Return All Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/16/will-open-gates-of-hell-in-gaza-netanyahu-warns-hamas-over-failure-to-return-all-hostages/): Netanyahu treatened Hamas to return all hostages while also warning that Israel will open “gates of hell” in Gaza if all captives are not returned.
- [US, Russia Hold Key Talks On Ending Ukraine War, Agree To Set Up High-Level Teams | Takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-russia-hold-key-talks-on-ending-ukraine-war-agree-to-set-up-high-level-teams-takeaways/): Top US and Russian officials held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, agreeing to work towards ending the Ukraine war and restoring diplomatic ties. Here are the takeaways.
- [‘Will Check With President Trump’: Musk Mulls Giving Americans $5,000 Checks Using DOGE Savings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/will-check-with-president-trump-musk-mulls-giving-americans-5000-checks-using-doge-savings/): Elon Musk has responded to a proposal for “DOGE Dividend” that would give the American taxpayers a $5,000 refund check from the DOGE savings.
- [More than $50bn needed to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s war on enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/more-than-50bn-needed-to-rebuild-gaza-after-israels-war-on-enclave/): Researchers conclude that $53.2bn is needed for extensive reconstruction and recovery efforts over the next 10 years.
- [Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Putin this month, hits out at Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trump-says-he-will-probably-meet-putin-this-month-hits-out-at-ukraine/): US president dismisses Kyiv’s complaints that it is being sidelined in talks to end the war in Ukraine.
- [Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/federal-prosecutor-blames-trump-administration-pressure-for-resignation/): In announcing her resignation, Denise Cheung said a Trump appointee pushed her to launch a criminal probe without cause.
- [US judge declines to halt Trump’s push to slash federal workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-judge-declines-to-halt-trumps-push-to-slash-federal-workforce/): Judge Tanya Chutkan has ruled against a 14-state effort to get a restraining order against DOGE efforts to access data.
- [Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/pope-francis-has-pneumonia-in-both-lungs-vatican-says/): Vatican says Francis’s respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis but that he remains ‘in good spirits’.
- [Video: Israel partially withdraws troops from Lebanon as deadline expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/video-israel-partially-withdraws-troops-from-lebanon-as-deadline-expires/): Thousands of Lebanese civilians are going back to their villages after the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops.
- [Judge orders leaders of cult-like ‘Zizian’ group to be held without bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/judge-orders-leaders-of-cult-like-zizian-group-to-be-held-without-bail/): Jack LaSota, a blogger known as Ziz, was arrested with two other suspects and tied to a series of six recent killings.
- [How will Lebanon’s new leadership grapple with Israel’s partial withdrawal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/how-will-lebanons-new-leadership-grapple-with-israels-partial-withdrawal/): Israel’s defence minister says some troops will remain in five positions.
- [Ukraine rejects US-Russia talks as Moscow says no NATO peacekeepers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/ukraine-rejects-us-russia-talks-as-moscow-says-no-nato-peacekeepers/): Ukraine’s president has rejected high-level US-Russia talks on ending the war on his country.
- [Video shows moment Delta passenger plane crash lands and rolls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/video-shows-moment-delta-passenger-plane-crash-lands-and-rolls/): Video from inside the cockpit of another plane captured the moment a Delta jet crash landed in Toronto.
- [Zelenskyy demands Ukraine involvement after US-Russia talks on war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/zelenskyy-demands-ukraine-involvement-after-us-russia-talks-on-war/): Ukrainian president says no decision on how to end Russia’s war on his country can be made without consulting Kyiv.
- [Israel refuses to fully withdraw from Lebanon: Here’s what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-refuses-to-fully-withdraw-from-lebanon-heres-what-to-know/): Israel will keep troops in five locations in Lebanon, defying a ceasefire agreement that came into effect in November.
- [Honduras reaches agreement to extend extradition treaty with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/honduras-reaches-agreement-to-extend-extradition-treaty-with-the-us/): Honduras reverses previous position that it would not extend the treaty, seen as a symbol of heavy-handed US presence.
- [‘Welcome Gesture’: US Thanks Russia For Releasing American Prisoner, Urges To Free More Arrested Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/welcome-gesture-us-thanks-russia-for-releasing-american-prisoner-urges-to-free-more-arrested-citizens/): Russian media said Kalob Wayne Byers, 28, was caught with cannabis gummies.
- [Hamas To Hand Over Bodies Of Abducted Israeli Toddlers Kfir, Ariel, Their Mother Shiri Bibas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/hamas-to-hand-over-bodies-of-abducted-israeli-toddlers-kfir-ariel-their-mother-shiri-bibas/): Hamas said it will hand over the bodies of hostages Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir.
- [Russia Rejects NATO Troops Or Membership For Ukraine, US Seeks 'Concessions By All' In Saudi Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/russia-rejects-nato-troops-or-membership-for-ukraine-us-seeks-concessions-by-all-in-saudi-talks/): Russia and the U.S. on February 18 agreed to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, America’s top diplomat said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the two sides agreed broadly to […]
- [Native American activist Leonard Peltier released from US prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/native-american-activist-leonard-peltier-released-from-us-prison/): Supporters celebrate the release of an Indigenous activist imprisoned for killing of FBI agents after a flawed trial.
- [American economist Jeffrey Sachs Interview: Can Trump End The Russia-Ukraine War? | #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/american-economist-jeffrey-sachs-interview-can-trump-end-the-russia-ukraine-war-brasstacks/): | In a multi-polar world we need multi-polar governance. India should be a permanent member of US Security Council: Jeffrey Sachs, US Economist Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Zelensky Postpones Saudi Visit Over 'Unfair' Russia-US Talks, Erdogan Pitches Turkey As 'Ideal Host'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/zelensky-postpones-saudi-visit-over-unfair-russia-us-talks-erdogan-pitches-turkey-as-ideal-host/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday criticised the ongoing talks between Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, saying Ukraine is being left out of discussions about its own future.Zelenskyy, who was on an official visit to Turkey, stated, “These talks are taking place between representatives of Russia and the United States about Ukraine – […]
- [Pakistani Forces Kill 30 Islamist Militants Trying To Impose Shariah Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/pakistani-forces-kill-30-islamist-militants-trying-to-impose-shariah-law/): Pakistani forces killed the militants in South Waziristan near the border with Afghanistan.
- [British couple detained in Iran charged with spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/british-couple-detained-in-iran-charged-with-spying/): The couple said they had ignored warnings not to travel to Iran as part of their global motorbike trip.
- [Soros Network Fleeing To Europe After Trump's USAID Crackdown? Hungary PM Says 'Won't Let Them...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/soros-network-fleeing-to-europe-after-trumps-usaid-crackdown-hungary-pm-says-wont-let-them/): President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend US overseas funding shocked many NGO networks globally, which had been receiving grants under the initiative.
- [Trump’s Ukraine policy shift: How are European leaders planning to respond?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/trumps-ukraine-policy-shift-how-are-european-leaders-planning-to-respond/): European leaders are scrambling for responses after Trump reached out to Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
- [Hamas to release six Israeli captives, hand over four bodies this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/hamas-to-release-six-israeli-captives-hand-over-four-bodies-this-week/): Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in Gaza, says six Israeli captives will be released on Saturday under a ceasefire deal.
- [Zelenskyy Postpones Saudi Visit After US-Russia Meet, Says EU, UK, Turkey Should Be Involved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/zelenskyy-postpones-saudi-visit-after-us-russia-meet-says-eu-uk-turkey-should-be-involved/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia about the Ukraine war, highlighting the lack of Ukrainian participation during his visit to Turkey.
- [Trump Backs Taiwan Independence? China Fumes At US State Department's 'Wrong Signal To Separatists'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/trump-backs-taiwan-independence-china-fumes-at-us-state-departments-wrong-signal-to-separatists/): China accused the Trump administration of “serious regression” after the State Department dropped the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence” from its website last week. “It sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces in Taiwan,” Beijing said, calling it “another example of the U.S. stubborn adherence to the wrong policy of using […]
- [Qatar Investment Authority To Open India Office, Announces $10 Billion Investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/qatar-investment-authority-to-open-india-office-announces-10-billion-investment/): Qatar Investment Authority plans to open an office in India and invest $10 billion, according to a report.
- [Is the Israeli-Lebanon truce a ceasefire or a cover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/is-the-israeli-lebanon-truce-a-ceasefire-or-a-cover/): Did Israel use the Lebanon ceasefire as a cover to solidify its military presence?
- [Tren de Aragua: America’s new bogeyman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/tren-de-aragua-americas-new-bogeyman/): The ‘extraordinarily violent’ Venezuelan gang is the latest source of US hallucinations about horrors of migration.
- [Gaza ceasefire “imperative” for children’s needs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/gaza-ceasefire-imperative-for-childrens-needs/): “We need to ensure that aid continues to flow.”
- [Real Madrid vs Man City: UEFA Champions League – team news, preview, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/real-madrid-vs-man-city-uefa-champions-league-team-news-preview-start/): Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Manchester City must not be underestimated in their Champions League playoff.
- [New Video Shows Moment Delta Airlines Plane Crash-Landed After A Fiery Flip | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/new-video-shows-moment-delta-airlines-plane-crash-landed-after-a-fiery-flip-watch/): Delta Airlines Plane Crash: While attempting to land, the plane flipped onto its roof, as seen in videos widely shared on social media.
- [Israel ‘Occupies’ 5 ‘Strategic Sites’ In South Lebanon Post-Troop Pullout As Ceasefire Deadline Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-occupies-5-strategic-sites-in-south-lebanon-post-troop-pullout-as-ceasefire-deadline-ends/): Israeli troops withdrew from all but five points in south Lebanon on Tuesday, February 18, allowing displaced residents to return to border villages largely destroyed in more than a year of hostilities. Israel is “temporarily remaining in five strategic high points” in southern Lebanon, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Tuesday, the deadline for Israel to […]
- [‘They’d Have No Problems’: Fear Of Trump Influencing Vatican Politics Grows Amid Pope Francis’ Illness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/theyd-have-no-problems-fear-of-trump-influencing-vatican-politics-grows-amid-pope-francis-illness/): Observers of Vatican politics speaking to an American news outlet said that the Trump administration could be looking for “someone less confrontational” instead of Pope Francis.
- ['Only Trump Can End Ukraine War', Says Marco Rubio As US-Russia Hold Talks Without Kyiv, EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/only-trump-can-end-ukraine-war-says-marco-rubio-as-us-russia-hold-talks-without-kyiv-eu/): Russia-Ukraine War: Marco Rubio asserted that only US President Donald Trump has been able to “drive the war (in Ukraine) to a conclusion.”
- [More Than 200 Killed In Three-Day Sudan Paramilitary Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/more-than-200-killed-in-three-day-sudan-paramilitary-assault/): Sudan Conflict: The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), locked in a nearly two-year war with the regular army, “attacked unarmed civilians in areas with no military presence” in Al-Kadaris and Al-Khelwat villages in White Nile state.
- [Hamas To Handover Six Living Hostages, Four Dead Bodies, Israel Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/hamas-to-handover-six-living-hostages-four-dead-bodies-israel-confirms/): Israel PM Netanyahu’s office said that four more hostage bodies will be returned next week.
- [US-Russia talks sideline Ukraine and Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-russia-talks-sideline-ukraine-and-europe/): The talks could lead to a summit later this month between US President Trump and Russian President Putin.
- [Why are white South Africans mocking Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/why-are-white-south-africans-mocking-donald-trump/): Thousands of white South Africans have been mocking their privilege after US President Donald Trump offered them asylum.
- [A letter from Gaza to Mr Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/a-letter-from-gaza-to-mr-trump/): Gaza was already the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ and it will be again – when we, the Palestinians, rebuild it.
- [‘Stealing’ Chocolates Costs 13-Year-Old Pakistani Maid Her Life: ‘She Was Tortured, Beaten…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/stealing-chocolates-costs-13-year-old-pakistani-maid-her-life-she-was-tortured-beaten/): The case in Rawalpindi sparked widespread outrage and posts with the hashtag #JusticeforIqra, reigniting a debate over child labour and the mistreatment of domestic workers in Pakistan.
- [US, Russia To Name Teams For Negotiating Ending Conflict In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-russia-to-name-teams-for-negotiating-ending-conflict-in-ukraine/): While no immediate breakthrough was announced, the agreement to continue discussions shows the US is looking forward to an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand – start, teams, preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/icc-champions-trophy-2025-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-start-teams-preview/): Al Jazeera takes a close look at hosts Pakistan against New Zealand before their Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday.
- [Israel accused of series of Gaza ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-accused-of-series-of-gaza-ceasefire-violations/): Israel has been accused of a series of violations to the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
- [UN human rights chief accuses M23 rebels of ‘summary executions’ in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/un-human-rights-chief-accuses-m23-rebels-of-summary-executions-in-drc/): Volker Turk says his office has ‘confirmed’ cases of rebels killing and recruiting children in eastern DRC.
- [Ukraine War About To Enter Its Fourth Year: A Look At Key Facts And Figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/ukraine-war-about-to-enter-its-fourth-year-a-look-at-key-facts-and-figures/): A look at how much area Russia has seized from Ukraine, how North Korean troops joined war and Ukraine’s counter-offensives.
- [Iran Slams Trump's "Nice Words Accompanied by Threats", IRGC Warns Israel Of “True Promise 3”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/iran-slams-trumps-nice-words-accompanied-by-threats-irgc-warns-israel-of-true-promise-3/): An Iranian military commander has warned Israel that it would launch a third direct attack in due course. IRGC Deputy Commander Ali Fadavi, however, gave no details about the potential attack against Israel, which Iran codenames ‘True Promise.'”Operation True Promise 3 will occur at the right time,” Fadavi said, referring to Iran’s previous missile salvos […]
- [Putin's Mission De-Nazification, Wagner Rebellion, Trump Grand Entry: Listing Key Events In War In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/putins-mission-de-nazification-wagner-rebellion-trump-grand-entry-listing-key-events-in-war-in-ukraine/): Russia launched a military operation to ‘rid Ukraine of Nazis’, it said. It also faced a rebellion in the meantime and now Trump looks to pull the US out of supporting the war.
- [Sudan paramilitaries kill hundreds in White Nile villages: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/sudan-paramilitaries-kill-hundreds-in-white-nile-villages-ngo/): Rebel RSF forces reportedly carried out field executions and shot at people trying to flee across the Nile.
- [US man shot two Israeli tourists thinking they were Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-man-shot-two-israeli-tourists-thinking-they-were-palestinians/): Two Israelis in Miami were shot by a man who’d told police he’d carried out the attack thinking they were Palestinians.
- [Israel Withdraws From South Lebanon But Maintain Presence In Five ‘Strategic Points’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-withdraws-from-south-lebanon-but-maintain-presence-in-five-strategic-points/): Israel said it will take action if the Lebanese Hezbollah violates ceasefire agreements.
- [‘Not DOGE Employee, No Formal Decision-Making Authority’: White House Clears Air On Elon Musk's Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/not-doge-employee-no-formal-decision-making-authority-white-house-clears-air-on-elon-musks-role/): The office of administration categorised Musk as “an employee of the White House… as a non-career Special Government Employee” and a “Senior Advisor to the President.”
- [Meta To Lay 50,000 Kilometres Undersea Cable To Link Five Continents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/meta-to-lay-50000-kilometres-undersea-cable-to-link-five-continents/): Tech giants like Meta have recently expanded into the subsea cable industry, a domain long controlled by specialised firms such as SubCom (USA), ASN (France), NEC (Japan), and HMN (China).
- [Turkiye arrests 282 amid bid to reconcile with PKK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/turkiye-arrests-282-amid-bid-to-reconcile-with-pkk/): Turkiye’s arrests of people with alleged “terror” ties come despite a government effort to end Kurdish conflict.
- [UN calls for calm as violence flares in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/un-calls-for-calm-as-violence-flares-in-south-sudan/): Fighting reportedly broke out in Nasir in Upper Nile state on February 14 and 15, the UN mission in South Sudan says.
- [Rubio Meets MBS As Saudis Seek ‘Arab Alternative’ To Trump’s Gaza Plan, Egypt Seeks ‘Safe Areas’ In…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/rubio-meets-mbs-as-saudis-seek-arab-alternative-to-trumps-gaza-plan-egypt-seeks-safe-areas-in/): Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Feb. 17 said a special agency would be established for the “voluntary departure” of Gazans. This came after Israel expressed commitment to a US proposal to take over the Palestinian territory and expel its residents. Earlier this month, Katz said he had ordered the army to formulate a plan […]
- [Putin 'Ready' To Speak To Zelenskyy But Kremlin Questions Ukraine President’s Legitimacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/putin-ready-to-speak-to-zelenskyy-but-kremlin-questions-ukraine-presidents-legitimacy/): The Kremlin stated that Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to Volodymyr Zelenskyy if necessary, but questioned Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as Ukrainian president, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
- [Bonnie Blue Gets A Challenger? Porn Star Aims To Set Record By Sleeping With 1,000 Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/bonnie-blue-gets-a-challenger-porn-star-aims-to-set-record-by-sleeping-with-1000-men/): Annie Knight, who is the most sexually active woman in Australia”, said that she is trying to find a boyfriend for her
- [AI: who’s responsible for children’s safety?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/ai-whos-responsible-for-childrens-safety/): “ I miss his laugh for sure, his funniness. I also miss how gentle he could be.”
- [Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-just-wanted-to-destroy-in-southern-lebanon-despite-the-ceasefire/): In Naqoura, returning townspeople are saddened and perplexed by the ferocity of seemingly pointless destruction.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Who will win the tournament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/icc-champions-trophy-2025-who-will-win-the-tournament/): The world’s top-ranked ODI team, the holders and the 2000 champions firming as favourites to lift the trophy once again.
- [Ukrainians express concerns over US-Russia ‘peace’ deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/ukrainians-express-concerns-over-us-russia-peace-deal/): As US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the Ukraine war
- [Mexico waits for Google response before filing lawsuit over Gulf dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/mexico-waits-for-google-response-before-filing-lawsuit-over-gulf-dispute/): Mexico has objected to Google changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the ‘Gulf of America’ for users in the US.
- [Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-increases-unlawful-detention-of-palestinians/): Palestinian prisoners are being unlawfully detained in Israel
- [Returning to our homes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/returning-to-our-homes-in-gaza/): After 15 months of war, thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to northern Gaza.
- [Palestinian bookseller recalls ‘inhumane’ treatment in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/palestinian-bookseller-recalls-inhumane-treatment-in-israeli-prison/): A Palestinian bookseller who was detained after his store was raided by Israeli recalls ‘inhumane’ prison treatment.
- [Philippine VP Duterte’s backers ask Supreme Court to throw out impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/philippine-vp-dutertes-backers-ask-supreme-court-to-throw-out-impeachment/): Lawyers supporting Duterte say impeachment was rushed through without due process.
- [India, Qatar Establish Strategic Partnership After PM Modi Holds Talks With Amir In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/india-qatar-establish-strategic-partnership-after-pm-modi-holds-talks-with-amir-in-delhi/): The two leaders met each for high-level talks earlier in the day, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying that a “new milestone” is on the cards for this “special” bilateral partnership.
- [US, Russia Begin High-Level Talks In Saudi Arabia As Trump Seeks Swift End To Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-russia-begin-high-level-talks-in-saudi-arabia-as-trump-seeks-swift-end-to-ukraine-war/): The two sides were expected to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine and restore American-Russian relations, while possibly paving way for a meeting between Trump and Putin.
- [Suchir Balaji’s Family Rejects Final Autopsy Report, Sends Hair Found In Apartment For Testing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/suchir-balajis-family-rejects-final-autopsy-report-sends-hair-found-in-apartment-for-testing/): OpenAI Whistleblower Death: Although the final autopsy report classified Suchir Balaji’s death as a suicide, his parents maintain that he had been murdered.
- [PM Modi & Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, Hold Delegation-Level Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/pm-modi-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-amir-of-the-state-of-qatar-hold-delegation-level-meet/): | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, in Delhi Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Zelensky Slams ‘Putin-Pleasing’ Trump, ‘Weak’ Europe, As Saudi Hosts US-Russia Meet Without Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/zelensky-slams-putin-pleasing-trump-weak-europe-as-saudi-hosts-us-russia-meet-without-ukraine/): Ukrainian president said in an interview with ARD that the US was trying to “please” Moscow in talks on Kyiv and warned of Europe’s military “weakness.” Earlier, the Ukrainian president said Kyiv was not invited to the discussions between US and Russian top diplomats in Riyadh. Meanwhile, top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi […]
- [Toronto Delta plane crash: Why the aircraft flipped upside down on landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/toronto-delta-plane-crash-why-the-aircraft-flipped-upside-down-on-landing/): Delta plane originating from Minnesota crash-lands at Toronto airport amid strong winds and snowfall but all 80 survive.
- [Israel withdrawing troops from Lebanon as deadline expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/israel-withdrawing-troops-from-lebanon-as-deadline-expires/): Israel pulling out most forces according to ceasefire but refusal to leave some border areas spreads uncertainty.
- [In Sudan, violence, hunger and death haunt displaced families at every turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/in-sudan-violence-hunger-and-death-haunt-displaced-families-at-every-turn/): The RSF assault on Zamzam camp forced thousands to flee to Tawila, where hunger already stalks the villagers.
- [Costa Rica Offers To Accept Deported Indians And Central Asian Migrants From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/costa-rica-offers-to-accept-deported-indians-and-central-asian-migrants-from-us/): US Deportations: The offer from Costa Rica comes after Panama and Guatemala also said that they will collaborate with the US to repatriate deported migrants.
- [Elon Musk's Daughter On Tesla Boss’ 13th Child: ‘Don’t Know How Many Siblings I Have’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/elon-musks-daughter-on-tesla-boss-13th-child-dont-know-how-many-siblings-i-have/): Ashley St. Clair claimed to have had a child with Elon Musk. She publicly claimed that Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child in a X (formerly Twitter) post.
- [Returning to Gaza, a stranger in my own city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/returning-to-gaza-a-stranger-in-my-own-city/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid was forced to flee from her home in Gaza City due to Israel’s war.
- ['We Were Hanging Like Bats When The Plane Flipped': Delta Passenger Recounts Moment Of Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/we-were-hanging-like-bats-when-the-plane-flipped-delta-passenger-recounts-moment-of-impact/): A Delta Airlines plane crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, injuring 17. The flight from Minneapolis overturned on an icy runway, with three critically injured. Passengers recall the horror
- [Delta Plane Crash: Flight Attendant Evacuates Passengers Dangling Upside Down As Plane Sits On Its Roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/delta-plane-crash-flight-attendant-evacuates-passengers-dangling-upside-down-as-plane-sits-on-its-roof/): A passenger onboard the Delta Air Lines plane that crash-landed and stopped upside down at Toronto Airport shared the video online.
- ['We Were Hanging Like Bats When The Plane Flipped': Delta Passenger Recounts Crash-Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/we-were-hanging-like-bats-when-the-plane-flipped-delta-passenger-recounts-crash-landing/): A Delta Airlines plane crash-landed at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, injuring 17. The flight from Minneapolis overturned on an icy runway, with three critically injured. Passengers recall the horror
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,090](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1090/): Here are the key developments on the 1,090th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Egypt developing Gaza reconstruction plan to counter Trump’s ‘take over’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/egypt-developing-gaza-reconstruction-plan-to-counter-trumps-take-over/): Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, has confirmed Cairo is ‘actively developing’ a reconstruction plan for Gaza.
- [Francesco Rivella, Man Behind Your Favourite Nutella, Dies On Valentine's Day At 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/francesco-rivella-man-behind-your-favourite-nutella-dies-on-valentines-day-at-97/): Rivella, who created the world’s most famous chocolate and hazelnut spread, began his career at an Italian chocolate and confectionary company in 1952.
- [‘Serious concerns’ as new video emerges of Australian captured by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/serious-concerns-as-new-video-emerges-of-australian-captured-by-russia/): The previously unseen footage of POW Oscar Jenkins shows him appearing emaciated, weak and complaining of a broken arm.
- [US man who shot Israeli visitors thought they were Palestinians, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/us-man-who-shot-israeli-visitors-thought-they-were-palestinians-police-say/): Mordechai Brafman, 27, charged with two counts of attempted murder over shooting at Miami Beach in Florida.
- [Elon Musk's Note Of Praise For Lavrov As US, Russian Officials Set To Meet In Saudi Arabia Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/elon-musks-note-of-praise-for-lavrov-as-us-russian-officials-set-to-meet-in-saudi-arabia-today/): US and Russian officials are set to meet today in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to the Ukraine war and repair their fractious ties after Trump spoke to Putin and Zelenskyy.
- [‘Almost Untraceable’: Elon Musk’s DOGE Finds $4.7 Trillion Treasury Payments Lacked Critical Codes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/almost-untraceable-elon-musks-doge-finds-4-7-trillion-treasury-payments-lacked-critical-codes/): Tthe transactions were reportedly missing the Treasury Account Symbol, an identification code that connects a Treasury payment to a budget line item
- [Trump Unveils Trade Policy With Reciprocal Tariffs: 'Will Bring Fairness, Prosperity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/trump-unveils-trade-policy-with-reciprocal-tariffs-will-bring-fairness-prosperity/): Trump unveiled his trade policy to bring about a level playing field for American workers, addressing “unfair” trade practices like subsidies, VAT systems and non-monetary barriers.
- [Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to US taxpayers’ data, sparking privacy fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/elon-musks-doge-seeks-access-to-us-taxpayers-data-sparking-privacy-fears/): Democratic lawmakers express concern that Tesla CEO is seeking to weaponise the tax system against his rivals.
- [European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without Russian peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/european-leaders-warn-against-ukraine-ceasefire-without-russian-peace-deal/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns that ‘fragile ceasefire’ with Russia would be a ‘prelude’ to another war launched by Moscow.
- [Delta Airlines Carrying 80 Flips Upside Down During Landing At Toronto Airport, 19 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/delta-airlines-carrying-80-flips-upside-down-during-landing-at-toronto-airport-19-injured/): The Delta aircraft with 76 passengers and four crew members on board flipped upside down while landing, following a snowstorm that engulfed the airport. A child was among those critically injured.
- [Argentina’s Javier Milei faces fraud allegations over cryptocurrency post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/argentinas-javier-milei-faces-fraud-allegations-over-cryptocurrency-post/): Critics have accused Milei of involvement in the rapid rise and fall of a cryptocurrency, costing investors thousands.
- [Delta Air Lines Plane Crashes While Landing In Toronto; 18 Injured Including 1 Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/delta-air-lines-plane-crashes-while-landing-in-toronto-18-injured-including-1-child/): Video from the scene shows the Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR upside down on the snowy tarmac as emergency workers hose it down.
- [Trump’s tariffs present fresh headache for India’s slowing economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/18/trumps-tariffs-present-fresh-headache-for-indias-slowing-economy/): India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is facing a slowdown in a sign of deeper problems.
- [Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/barcelona-top-laliga-as-lewandowski-penalty-seals-rayo-vallecano-win/): Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona to the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
- [Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/alcaraz-beats-cilic-in-straight-sets-to-advance-at-qatar-open/): Spain’s Carlo Alcaraz beats Croatia’s Marin Cilic to progress to the last 16 of the Qatar Open.
- [US airliner flips on back in crash landing at Toronto airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/17/us-airliner-flips-on-back-in-crash-landing-at-toronto-airport/): A Delta Air Lines plane crash landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, ending up upside down and in flames.
- ['Sound Argument': Elon Musk Backs Indian-Origin X User Rebuking 'White South Africans Aren't Africans' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/sound-argument-elon-musk-backs-indian-origin-x-user-rebuking-white-south-africans-arent-africans-claim/): An Indian-origin man weighed in on the “white South Africans are not Africans” debate. His remarks were lauded publicly by Elon Musk on X.
- [South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/south-koreas-president-yoon-in-court-for-preliminary-rebellion-hearing/): Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.
- [Trump Administration Takes Aim At Pentagon Spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trump-administration-takes-aim-at-pentagon-spending/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review to reallocate $50 billion from the 2026 budget, targeting an 8% annual cut, shifting funds from Biden-era programs to Trump priorities.
- [Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trump-says-he-could-give-20-of-doge-savings-back-to-americans/): US president’s proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive.
- [Trump's Big Claim On Biden Admin's $21 Mn USAID To India: 'Trying To Get Somebody Else Elected'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trumps-big-claim-on-biden-admins-21-mn-usaid-to-india-trying-to-get-somebody-else-elected/): Donald Trump has made an explosive claim on the Indian elections over the $21 million revelation under USAID. He said that his government would take up the matter with the Indian counterpart.
- ['Zelensky Cannot Claim To Represent...': Elon Musk Backs Trump's Call For Ukraine Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/zelensky-cannot-claim-to-represent-elon-musk-backs-trumps-call-for-ukraine-elections/): Elon Musk backed Trump’s call for Ukrainian elections during wartime, criticizing Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy accused Trump of being misled by Russian disinformation.
- [‘Americans Open To Negotiations Without Any Bias’: Putin Lauds Russia-US Meet On Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/americans-open-to-negotiations-without-any-bias-putin-lauds-russia-us-meet-on-ukraine-war/): Putin lauded the “very friendly atmosphere” for the meeting between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia this week and said that the Americans were “open to work together”.
- [US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-declares-drug-cartels-criminal-gangs-global-terrorist-organisations/): Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an ‘invasion’ of the US to justify harsh measures.
- [Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/brazils-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-slams-coup-accusations-against-him/): The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil’s government of being ‘authoritarian’.
- [Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 to reach Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/real-madrid-beat-manchester-city-3-1-to-reach-champions-league-last-16/): Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as dominant Madrid secure a 6-3 aggregate win over City at the Bernabeu.
- [Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/apple-unveils-souped-up-version-of-its-cheapest-iphone/): The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices.
- [Global glacier melt is accelerating, new study finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/global-glacier-melt-is-accelerating-new-study-finds/): A new study published in Nature finds ice is melting at a ‘concerning’ rate, with repercussions for sea-level rise.
- [Video: Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s president in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/video-qatars-emir-holds-talks-with-irans-president-in-tehran/): Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has visited Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran.
- [Pope’s tests show ‘slight improvement’ as Italy PM Meloni visits hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/popes-tests-show-slight-improvement-as-italy-pm-meloni-visits-hospital/): Prime Minister Georgia Meloni says pope was ‘alert and responsive’ and cracking jokes during hospital visit.
- ['Nobody is Excluding Ukraine' Putin Hails Trump's 'First Step' On Ending War, Slams 'Boorish' Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/nobody-is-excluding-ukraine-putin-hails-trumps-first-step-on-ending-war-slams-boorish-europe/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Ukraine would not be excluded from negotiations to end the war, but success would depend on raising the level of trust between Moscow and Washington.Putin, speaking a day after Russia and the United States held their first talks on how to end the three-year conflict, also said […]
- [What does the shift in geopolitical power mean for Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/what-does-the-shift-in-geopolitical-power-mean-for-ukraine/): Ukrainian and European Union leaders not invited to Russia-US talks in Riyadh.
- [Growing sinkhole swallows main street of English village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/growing-sinkhole-swallows-main-street-of-english-village/): A growing sinkhole swallowed the main street of a village near London.
- [‘Dictator’: Trump feuds with Zelenskyy amid negotiations over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/dictator-trump-feuds-with-zelenskyy-amid-negotiations-over-ukraine-war/): In a social media post, Trump accused Zelenskyy of profiting from the US ‘gravy train’ and avoiding wartime elections.
- [‘Pope Francis Alert, Cheerful’: Italy PM Meloni Shares Update As Catholic Church Leader Fights Double Pneumonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/pope-francis-alert-cheerful-italy-pm-meloni-shares-update-as-catholic-church-leader-fights-double-pneumonia/): Meloni said she was happy to have found Pope Francis to be alert and responsive.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hits back at Trump’s claim on who started the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/ukraines-zelenskyy-hits-back-at-trumps-claim-on-who-started-the-war/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hits back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine started the war.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan crushed by New Zealand in opening game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/icc-champions-trophy-2025-pakistan-crushed-by-new-zealand-in-opening-game/): New Zealand storm to 60-run victory in Champions Trophy opener as hosts Pakistan see their top order crumble in Karachi.
- [Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/qatars-emir-holds-talks-with-irans-president/): Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says regional challenges ‘necessitate coordination’.
- [Spain Arrests Crew of Migrant Boat After 8 Deaths, Including Baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/spain-arrests-crew-of-migrant-boat-after-8-deaths-including-baby/): Spanish police arrested seven crew members of a migrant boat from Senegal, which arrived in El Hierro on December 28 with 224 people. Passengers alleged eight were killed, including a 14-month-old child. A Canarias court suggested victims were targeted due to nationality. The suspects remain jailed pending investigation. n18oc_crux
- [‘Very Unfair To US If He Built Factory There’: Elon Musk’s Tesla India Plans Irk Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/very-unfair-to-us-if-he-built-factory-there-elon-musks-tesla-india-plans-irk-trump/): Donald Trump said that it is “impossible” for Musk to sell a car in India.
- [Trump Attacks 'Dictator' Zelensky As Ukraine President Says US-Russia Talks Ended Putin "Isolation"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trump-attacks-dictator-zelensky-as-ukraine-president-says-us-russia-talks-ended-putin-isolation/): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on February 19 dismissed the claims about his approval ratings being at 4% as Russian disinformation and said attempts to replace him during the war against Russia would not work.The Ukrainian president said President Trump helped “Putin to come out of years of isolation,” adding that the U.S. leader lives in the […]
- [At Least One Dead In Plane Crash Involving Two Planes In US’ Arizona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/at-least-one-dead-in-plane-crash-involving-two-planes-in-us-arizona/): Police officials said the crash involved two planes, both of which were occupied at the time of the crash.
- [White House trolls with mocking ‘ASMR’ video of shackled deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/white-house-trolls-with-mocking-asmr-video-of-shackled-deportees/): Official White House social media accounts posted what it called an ‘ASMR’ video of undocumented immigrant deportation.
- ["Modern Artillery, AI Systems" China Displays Defence Products at 2025 UAE Expo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/modern-artillery-ai-systems-china-displays-defence-products-at-2025-uae-expo/): China showcased cutting-edge defense products at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition in UAE. The event featured 1,565 companies from 65+ countries, highlighting space defense, AI, and unmanned systems. The China Pavilion, among the largest, presented an advanced autoloading artillery system with a modular, unmanned turret for fully automated battlefield operations. n18oc_crux
- [Indians Among 300 US Deportees Seen Begging, Crying For Help From Panama Hotel Where They’re Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/indians-among-300-us-deportees-seen-begging-crying-for-help-from-panama-hotel-where-theyre-held/): Deportees are now being detained in a Panamanian hotel and will be transferred to a facility near the Darien gap until repatriation is done.
- ['Better Move Fast Or...': After Zelenskyy's 'Disinformation' Dig, Trump Calls Him ‘Dictator Without Elections’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/better-move-fast-or-after-zelenskyys-disinformation-dig-trump-calls-him-dictator-without-elections/): US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have engaged in a war of words following the meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.
- [Lebanon Rejects US-French Offer To Spur IDF Pullout, Beirut Airport To Shut During Nasrallah Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/lebanon-rejects-us-french-offer-to-spur-idf-pullout-beirut-airport-to-shut-during-nasrallah-funeral/): The US and France are proposing the deployment of private contractors in Lebanon as Israel refuses to fully pull out its troops from the country. Israel wishes to remain in south Lebanon until Feb. 28 at the very least, the Middle East Eye quotes a US diplomatic source as saying.The Israeli military wants to “supervise […]
- [US-Russia Talks: Five takeaways from Rubio-Lavrov meeting on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-russia-talks-five-takeaways-from-rubio-lavrov-meeting-on-ukraine-war/): Zelenskyy accuses the US of ending Moscow’s isolation as the US and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war and reviving ties.
- [Q&A Jonathan Haggerty: MMA world champion talks ONE 171 Wei Rui fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/qa-jonathan-haggerty-mma-world-champion-talks-one-171-wei-rui-fight/): The mixed martial arts star is in Doha, Qatar before his ONE world title fight against China’s Wei Rui on February 20.
- [What are the risks of Trump’s tariffs for the US and the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/what-are-the-risks-of-trumps-tariffs-for-the-us-and-the-world/): Donald Trump’s tariff policies are starting to take shape and they’ve led to condemnation across the globe.
- [Putin rates US talks ‘highly’, says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/putin-rates-us-talks-highly-says-russia-ready-to-negotiate-over-ukraine/): Russia’s president says that he is ready for new negotiations to take place and that Ukraine will not be excluded.
- [Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/far-right-set-to-make-strides-in-a-german-election-dominated-by-immigration/): Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.
- [Trump And Musk Defend DOGE Cuts, Judge Chutkan Refuses To Block Access To Federal Data | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trump-and-musk-defend-doge-cuts-judge-chutkan-refuses-to-block-access-to-federal-data-us-news/): A federal judge in Washington denied an urgent request to block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing employees or accessing sensitive records from half a dozen government agencies. The decision came just a few hours before Musk and President Donald Trump’s joint interview on Fox News. Musk said their goal […]
- [US universities target pro-Palestine students with suspensions, campus bans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-universities-target-pro-palestine-students-with-suspensions-campus-bans/): As pro-Palestine protests on US campuses grow smaller, advocates point to increasingly harsh disciplinary measures.
- [Sharaa's HTS "Hits" Russia Base in Syria, Israel Bombs Arms Depot, US Kills Qaeda Affiliate Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/sharaas-hts-hits-russia-base-in-syria-israel-bombs-arms-depot-us-kills-qaeda-affiliate-member/): Unidentified drones attacked a Russian-controlled air base in Syria overnight, Iran-linked media reported early Tuesday, as Moscow seeks to maintain its military presence following the ouster of its closest ally in the region.“Anti-aircraft guns inside the Russian-controlled Hmeimim air base in Syria are intercepting unidentified drones flying over the Russian base,” wrote Sabereen News, a […]
- [Sensing Delhi-Dhaka Discontent, China Opens Its Medical Sector To Woo Bangladeshis, Invests $230 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/sensing-delhi-dhaka-discontent-china-opens-its-medical-sector-to-woo-bangladeshis-invests-230-million/): The Chinese envoy to Bangladesh said three hospitals had been specially designated for Bangladeshi patients and that China has invested $230 million after Yunus took over.
- [Putin Says He ‘Would Be Pleased To Meet’ Trump, Hails US-Russia Talks In Saudi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/putin-says-he-would-be-pleased-to-meet-trump-hails-us-russia-talks-in-saudi/): Vladimir Putin said that preparations are ongoing for the meeting and said that Trump has acknowledged that any settlement related to Ukraine will take longer than expected.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs India: Start, teams, preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/icc-champions-trophy-2025-bangladesh-vs-india-start-teams-preview/): Al Jazeera takes a close look at favourites India against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday.
- [In the Shadow of the Serengeti: The lawyer fighting for Maasai land rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/in-the-shadow-of-the-serengeti-the-lawyer-fighting-for-maasai-land-rights/): A Maasai human rights lawyer fights to stop the evictions of his people from their homelands in Tanzania.
- [The reasons why America has abandoned democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/the-reasons-why-america-has-abandoned-democracy/): I believe most Americans have abandoned democracy because democracy has abandoned most Americans.
- [Dozens of false killer whales stranded in Australia to be euthanised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/dozens-of-false-killer-whales-stranded-in-australia-to-be-euthanised/): Dozens of dolphins known as false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia’s Tasmania are to be euthanised.
- [Jude Bellingham suspended for two LaLiga games after red card upheld](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/jude-bellingham-suspended-for-two-laliga-games-after-red-card-upheld/): Midfielder Jude Bellingham will not play for Real Madrid in LaLiga until March 9, adding to the club’s recent struggles.
- [Trump’s extremist border policies are part of a global authoritarian moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trumps-extremist-border-policies-are-part-of-a-global-authoritarian-moment/): Successive government in the US, the UK and Australia have embraced and exchanged brutal migration policies for years.
- [US Woman's Appreciation For WFH Goes Viral After She Gets Fired As Part Of DOGE Cuts, Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-womans-appreciation-for-wfh-goes-viral-after-she-gets-fired-as-part-of-doge-cuts-musk-reacts/): The woman had earlier written on social media about how working from home is convenient and now she was fired as part of the federal restructuring of the US government
- [Rs 1.50 Per Five Mosquitoes - Dead Or Alive: Philippine Village Fights Dengue With Cash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/rs-1-50-per-five-mosquitoes-dead-or-alive-philippine-village-fights-dengue-with-cash/): A Philippine village combats dengue fever by offering residents a small bounty for every 5 mosquitos caught.
- [NATO In Ukraine ‘Under Any Flag’ Unacceptable, Russia’s Lavrov Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/nato-in-ukraine-under-any-flag-unacceptable-russias-lavrov-says/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated that NATO membership for Ukraine and the presence of NATO troops, even under different flags, were unacceptable. He emphasized that NATO’s expansion and Ukraine’s absorption into the alliance posed a direct threat to Russia’s sovereignty. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s stance against any NATO military presence in Ukraine. n18oc_crux
- [Man From Amazonian Tribe Makes Brief Contact With Modern Society Looking For Fire, Struggles To Use Lighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/man-from-amazonian-tribe-makes-brief-contact-with-modern-society-looking-for-fire-struggles-to-use-lighter/): The Amazon is home to the largest number of uncontacted tribes and Brazil, as a policy, does not initiate contact with them.
- [‘Completely Independent Politician’: Russia Pats Donald’s Back For Chiding 'Pathetic' Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/completely-independent-politician-russia-pats-donalds-back-for-chiding-pathetic-zelensky/): Russia praised Donald Trump for chiding the Ukraine President after the latter slammed the US for leaving the nation out of the talks with Russia in Saudi.
- [Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Living In Russian 'Disinformation Space' Over Approval Rating Comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/zelenskyy-says-trump-is-living-in-russian-disinformation-space-over-approval-rating-comments/): Zelenskyy replied in a news conference in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv that “we have seen this disinformation. We understand that it is coming from Russia”
- [Israeli drone attack kills 1 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/israeli-drone-attack-kills-1-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-deal/): The incident marks the first death since Israeli troops withdrew from most of the border area on Tuesday.
- [How could US aid cuts affect families of ISIL fighters stuck in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/how-could-us-aid-cuts-affect-families-of-isil-fighters-stuck-in-syria/): Officials in Syria have told Al Jazeera’s that US aid cuts could destabilise the camps where ISIL fighters are detained.
- [Brawls, Mayhem As Anti-Israel Protesters Flood Orthodox Jew Neighbourhood In New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/brawls-mayhem-as-anti-israel-protesters-flood-orthodox-jew-neighbourhood-in-new-york-city/): Tensions erupted in Brooklyn’s Borough Park as anti-Israel activists clashed with pro-Israel demonstrators. The protest turned violent, leading to one arrest.
- [Dozens of False Killer Whales Stranded on Tasmania Beach to be ‘Euthanised’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/dozens-of-false-killer-whales-stranded-on-tasmania-beach-to-be-euthanised/): At least 90 of 150 stranded false killer whales in Tasmania will be euthanized. Rescue teams struggled due to harsh weather and the remote location. Experts determined euthanasia was necessary for animal welfare. This marks the first large mass stranding of false killer whales in Tasmania in 50 years. n18oc_crux
- [Israeli army’s Jenin raid enters 2nd month; mass displacement in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/israeli-armys-jenin-raid-enters-2nd-month-mass-displacement-in-west-bank/): Thousands flee Jenin as Israeli army continues demolitions, marking largest displacement in decades across West Bank.
- [Ukrainians are looking past NATO to a European security architecture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/ukrainians-are-looking-past-nato-to-a-european-security-architecture/): Ukrainian politicians express little confidence in direct talks over their heads between Russia and the US.
- [Gaza urgently needs a more effective humanitarian approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/gaza-urgently-needs-a-more-effective-humanitarian-approach/): Palestinian families need to be supported in a way that affords them dignity and hope.
- [‘Should’ve Never Started It…’: Trump Rips Into Zelenskyy For Rebuking US-Russia Meet, Sends Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/shouldve-never-started-it-trump-rips-into-zelenskyy-for-rebuking-us-russia-meet-sends-envoy/): Donald Trump at a press conference made it appear as if Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started the war.
- [Putin ‘Not Interested' in Peace Deal, Trump Envoy Sidelined in Talks, Saudi Wanted Ukraine Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/putin-not-interested-in-peace-deal-trump-envoy-sidelined-in-talks-saudi-wanted-ukraine-presence/): As US and Russia hold talks on ending the Ukraine war, intelligence from US and close allies shows that Putin still wants to control all of Ukraine. “We have zero intelligence that Putin is interested in a real peace deal right now,” a US congressional official told NBC news.Putin is sending representatives to Saudi Arabia […]
- [Pope Francis Breathing On His Own Despite Pneumonia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/pope-francis-breathing-on-his-own-despite-pneumonia-report/): The Vatican in a statement said that the pope spent a peaceful fifth night at the Gemelli hospital.
- [‘Living In Disinformation Space’: Zelensky Chides Trump For Blaming Him For Starting Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/living-in-disinformation-space-zelensky-chides-trump-for-blaming-him-for-starting-ukraine-war/): Trump also claimed that Zelensky’s popularity dipped to 4%.
- [70% People Deported From US Are From Punjab Or Haryana: Govt sources | US Deportation | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/70-people-deported-from-us-are-from-punjab-or-haryana-govt-sources-us-deportation-news18/): | 70% people deported from US are from Punjab or Haryana: Govt sources on Opposition’s questions about deportee flights landing in Amritsar n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/offensive-agricole-burkina-faso-africas-new-directions/): Burkina Faso has started an agricultural development strategy to achieve food sovereignty by 2025.
- [Afghan embassy says nationals face arrests, expulsions in Pakistan capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/afghan-embassy-says-nationals-face-arrests-expulsions-in-pakistan-capital/): The embassy says Afghan nationals face forced relocations in Islamabad amid rising tensions between the neighbours.
- [Pope Francis Tells Aides He May Not Survive Battle With Pneumonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/pope-francis-tells-aides-he-may-not-survive-battle-with-pneumonia/): The 88-year-old pontiff was rushed to hospital last Friday and has since been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs
- [Diala Ayesh on arrest and detention in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/diala-ayesh-on-arrest-and-detention-in-israel/): Diala Ayesh is a former Palestinian prisoner in Israel talks about unlawful detention in Israel
- [KIIT Student’s Body Sent To Nepal 3 Days After Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/kiit-students-body-sent-to-nepal-3-days-after-death/): Mool Pravah Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj (ABNES) criticized the police’s handling of the case, urging further investigation.
- [‘Short-Sighted’ Zelensky Rubs Trump The Wrong Way? US Blames Ukraine For Russia’s War, Demands Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/short-sighted-zelensky-rubs-trump-the-wrong-way-us-blames-ukraine-for-russias-war-demands-polls/): The White House has slammed the Ukrainian leader as “short-sighted” for refusing to sign a deal that would grant US access to Kyiv’s mineral resources, reported AP. The proposal was reportedly a key topic of Zelensky’s recent talks with US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference.Trump has demanded the “equivalent of $500 […]
- [Fear grips Kashmir as young man kills himself after alleged police torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/fear-grips-kashmir-as-young-man-kills-himself-after-alleged-police-torture/): Makhan Din consumes pesticide inside mosque after a night of alleged beatings, as another civilian is shot dead by army.
- [Thutmose II’s tomb is Egypt’s biggest archaeological discovery since 1922](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/thutmose-iis-tomb-is-egypts-biggest-archaeological-discovery-since-1922/): Archaeologists uncover Thutmose II’s 3,500-year-old tomb, marking a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt’s Thebes region.
- [Hamas offers to release all captives for end to Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/hamas-offers-to-release-all-captives-for-end-to-israels-war-on-gaza/): Hamas says it seeks a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli pullout, rejecting conditions for its removal from Gaza.
- [Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/rapper-aap-rocky-found-not-guilty-in-gun-assault-case/): US Rapper A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of his partner Rihanna in court, after a jury found him not guilty.
- [Lebanon’s political families: The Karami Dynasty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/lebanons-political-families-the-karami-dynasty/): The Karami family, Sunni by faith, produced three Lebanese prime ministers during the country’s most turbulent times.
- [Australia’s PM denies double standard after alleged attacks on Muslim women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/australias-pm-denies-double-standard-after-alleged-attacks-on-muslim-women/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says any attack on a person on the basis of their faith is ‘reprehensible’.
- [Bookstore raids in Kashmir by police prompt widespread criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/bookstore-raids-in-kashmir-by-police-prompt-widespread-criticism/): Police in Indian-administered Kashmir raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to major Islamic organisation.
- [Man who threw pipe bomb at Japan’s ex-PM Kishida gets 10 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/man-who-threw-pipe-bomb-at-japans-ex-pm-kishida-gets-10-years-in-prison/): Court says the attack was a serious challenge to democracy and posed a significant danger to many people.
- [Nepali Envoy Urges Students To Resume Studies: ‘Pleased With Indian Govt Actions In KIIT Suicide Case’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/nepali-envoy-urges-students-to-resume-studies-pleased-with-indian-govt-actions-in-kiit-suicide-case/): A Nepali student died in a hostel room on Sunday afternoon, leading to massive protests on the campus. The Nepali Ambassador to India has expressed satisfaction over the ongoing investigation.
- ['Sunita Williams Left In Space For Political Reasons': Musk, Trump's Claims Against Biden Admin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/sunita-williams-left-in-space-for-political-reasons-musk-trumps-claims-against-biden-admin/): Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed the Biden administration left NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded in space for political reasons.
- [US Condemns 'Dangerous' Manoeuvres By Chinese Navy In South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-condemns-dangerous-manoeuvres-by-chinese-navy-in-south-china-sea/): In a post on X, Ambassador MaryKay Carlson also called on China “to refrain from coercive actions and settle its disputes peacefully in accordance with international law.”
- [Australian Billionaire Clive Palmer Launches Trump-Inspired Political Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/australian-billionaire-clive-palmer-launches-trump-inspired-political-party/): Palmer was critical of mass immigration and said the party would only recognise two genders, reflecting positions also favoured by Trump.
- [As Sudan’s army routs RSF from Khartoum, Sudanese reactions are mixed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/as-sudans-army-routs-rsf-from-khartoum-sudanese-reactions-are-mixed/): Sudan’s civilians are bearing the brunt of the battle for Khartoum between the army and RSF.
- [Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn in damages over Australia mining project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/aboriginal-group-seeks-1-1bn-in-damages-over-australia-mining-project/): The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation filed the landmark case against Western Australia’s state government.
- [Made in India, For the Universe: Manufacturing in Space For Space | Atmanirbhar Bharat | IIT Madras](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/made-in-india-for-the-universe-manufacturing-in-space-for-space-atmanirbhar-bharat-iit-madras/): Made In India, For The UniverseITT Madras is working on India’s next frontier – Manufacturing in space for spaceImagine a future where India plays a crucial role in manufacturing in space, not just for Earth but for the universe. IIT Madras is working on making this vision a reality. Prof. S Subbiah, Faculty Coordinator of […]
- ['Illegal Alien Deportation Flight': White House Posts Video Of Immigrants In Shackles, Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/illegal-alien-deportation-flight-white-house-posts-video-of-immigrants-in-shackles-elon-musk-reacts/): Amid reports of mistreatment of Indian deportees, the White House posted a video titled “ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,” showing shackled immigrants boarding a deportation plane.
- [US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/us-condemns-dangerous-moves-by-chinese-navy-helicopter-in-south-china-sea/): Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.
- [Trump, Musk lavish each other with praise as they defend cost-cutting drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trump-musk-lavish-each-other-with-praise-as-they-defend-cost-cutting-drive/): US president claims DOGE will save hundreds of billions of dollars without cutting healthcare and welfare benefits.
- [Can new Africa Energy Bank power a continent while protecting the planet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/can-new-africa-energy-bank-power-a-continent-while-protecting-the-planet/): A long-planned bank to fund oil and gas projects in Africa must balance profit with climate considerations, experts say.
- [Dhaka To Continue Efforts To Extradite Hasina For In-Person Trial, Says Muhammad Yunus’ Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/dhaka-to-continue-efforts-to-extradite-hasina-for-in-person-trial-says-muhammad-yunus-office/): A Bangladesh interim government spokesperson cited a United Nations fact-finding report and said Hasina committed crimes against humanity during her tenure
- [More than 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/more-than-150-false-killer-whales-stranded-on-beach-in-australias-tasmania/): Only 90 of the 157 stranded marine animals appear to still be alive as rescue teams race against the clock to save them.
- ['Wanted Someone Smarter, Settled On Him': Donald Trump On Appointing Elon Musk To Head DOGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/wanted-someone-smarter-settled-on-him-donald-trump-on-appointing-elon-musk-to-head-doge/): President Donald Trump said he couldn’t find anyone “smarter” than Elon Musk to head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- [KIIT Suicide: Nepal Govt Warns Of No NOC To Students To Study In Odisha If Situation Not Resolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/kiit-suicide-nepal-govt-warns-of-no-noc-to-students-to-study-in-odisha-if-situation-not-resolved/): KIIT campus witnessed unrest after a Nepali student allegedly died by suicide in the hostel on Sunday afternoon. The Nepali government has warned of no NOC to students if the situation is not resolved.
- [India's Space Revolution: Beyond Earth's Orbit | ISRO Chief K Sivan Exclusive | India Space News TBC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/indias-space-revolution-beyond-earths-orbit-isro-chief-k-sivan-exclusive-india-space-news-tbc/): India’s Space Revolution: Beyond Earth’s OrbitJoin us as we explore India’s remarkable space journey with former ISRO chief K Sivan. From cost-effective missions to international collaborations, India has made significant strides in space exploration. K Sivan shares his insights on the nation’s space story, journey so far, and what lies ahead. Discover the milestones, challenges, […]
- [Mumbai, Kolkata Vulnerable? NASA Says Chances Of 'City-Killer' Asteroid Hitting Earth Even More Higher Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/mumbai-kolkata-vulnerable-nasa-says-chances-of-city-killer-asteroid-hitting-earth-even-more-higher-now/): NASA is tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, with a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth. Major cities like Mumbai and Dhaka are in the risk zone. The asteroid may explode midair with massive force.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,091](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1091/): Here are the key developments on the 1,091st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Prosecutors in Brazil charge ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/prosecutors-in-brazil-charge-ex-president-bolsonaro-over-alleged-coup-plot/): Jair Bolsonaro and dozens of others have been charged over an alleged plot to overturn his 2022 election loss.
- ['India Has A Lot More Money': Trump Questions $21 Million Voter Turnout Funds After DOGE Red Flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/india-has-a-lot-more-money-trump-questions-21-million-voter-turnout-funds-after-doge-red-flag/): Donald Trump questioned the need to fund India for voter turnout and backed the DOGE’s decision to cancel the $21 million to the country.
- [Trump Says He Will Introduce 25% Tariffs On Autos, Pharmaceuticals And Chips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/19/trump-says-he-will-introduce-25-tariffs-on-autos-pharmaceuticals-and-chips/): An auto import tariff of 25% would be a game-changer for a global auto industry that is already reeling from uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariff drama.
- ['Deeply Troubling': India Raises Concerns Over USAID Revelation, Calls It 'Interference In Internal Matters'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/deeply-troubling-india-raises-concerns-over-usaid-revelation-calls-it-interference-in-internal-matters/): India expressed concerns over the ‘election interference bid’ revelation made by Donald Trump and said that the agencies are investigating the matter.
- [Bus explosions near Israel’s Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/bus-explosions-near-israels-tel-aviv-what-happened-what-we-know-so-far/): Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.
- [Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/dubois-replaced-by-bakole-for-parker-heavyweight-fight-in-saudi-arabia/): Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.
- [Hamas Accused Of 'Serious Violation' After Israel Receives ‘Anonymous Body' Instead of Shiri Bibas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/hamas-accused-of-serious-violation-after-israel-receives-anonymous-body-instead-of-shiri-bibas/): Israel said on Feb. 21 that one of the bodies returned from Gaza is not that of Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas. The Palestinian group said on Feb 20 handed over four hostage bodies under the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.Hamas said the remains included those of Bibas and her two young sons, […]
- ['Despised By Ukrainians': Elon Musk Ups Ante Against Zelenskyy, Throws Him A Challenge As Ties Worsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/despised-by-ukrainians-elon-musk-ups-ante-against-zelenskyy-throws-him-a-challenge-as-ties-worsen/): Ties between the US and Ukraine took a turn for the worse when Trump called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections” after the latter disapporved of US-Russia talks where Kyiv was not invited.
- [Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/hundreds-of-chinese-airlifted-home-after-crackdown-on-myanmar-scam-centres/): Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.
- [Three Buses, 5kg Bombs, A 'Planned' Attack: Israel Targets West Bank After Explosions Rock Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/three-buses-5kg-bombs-a-planned-attack-israel-targets-west-bank-after-explosions-rock-tel-aviv/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [3 Buses Explode In Tel Aviv In 'Suspected Terror Attack', West Bank accused](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/3-buses-explode-in-tel-aviv-in-suspected-terror-attack-west-bank-accused/): Three buses exploded in Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack, with the West Bank being accused of involvement. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Haven't Heard From Them': Trump Claims BRICS 'Broke Up' After 150% Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/havent-heard-from-them-trump-claims-brics-broke-up-after-150-tariff-threat/): Trump had previously made similar threats before taking office, indicating that BRICS nations would face 100% tariffs on imports to the US should they try to introduce a new currency.
- [Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israel-claims-one-body-returned-by-hamas-was-not-of-female-captive-in-gaza/): Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not their mother.
- [What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/what-do-countries-call-themselves-the-stories-behind-their-original-names/): Around half of the world’s countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.
- [China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/china-says-philippines-illegally-flew-planes-over-south-china-sea-islands/): The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
- [Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/bathing-once-every-10-days-the-reality-of-northern-gazas-water-crisis/): Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.
- [US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/us-deports-dozens-of-venezuelan-migrants-from-guantanamo-bay/): President Maduro said the handover was a ‘direct request’ from his government to the US.
- [Singer of Canadian Anthem At Hockey Game Changes Lyrics To Protest Trump's 51st State Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/singer-of-canadian-anthem-at-hockey-game-changes-lyrics-to-protest-trumps-51st-state-remarks/): Canada defeated the US in a thrilling 3-2 game to secure the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament title on Thursday, amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
- ['Trump Wants To Be Emperor of the World...': Brazil's Lula Slams US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/trump-wants-to-be-emperor-of-the-world-brazils-lula-slams-us-president/): Brazil’s President Lula criticized U.S. President Trump, accusing him of wanting to become “emperor of the world” with his recent decisions. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/are-white-afrikaners-at-risk-in-south-africa-not-really-most-say/): As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.
- [22 Minutes! French Scientists Break World Record With 'Artificial Sun' Reactor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/22-minutes-french-scientists-break-world-record-with-artificial-sun-reactor/): France’s WEST tokamak set a record by sustaining plasma for 1,337 seconds, surpassing China’s EAST. This milestone marks progress towards stable nuclear fusion for energy
- [Israel Denies Returned Hostage Body Is Bibas' Mother, Accuses Hamas Of Killing Boys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israel-denies-returned-hostage-body-is-bibas-mother-accuses-hamas-of-killing-boys/): The Israeli military said it had identified the remains of Ariel and Kfir, Shiri’s two sons handed over by the militant group as part of a hostage-prisoner swap.
- ['US Funding To Improve India Voter Turnout A Kickback Scheme': Trump's New Remarks Amid Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/us-funding-to-improve-india-voter-turnout-a-kickback-scheme-trumps-new-remarks-amid-row/): Donald Trump has called the alleged US allocation of $21 million for voter turnout in India a ‘kickback scheme’. He had speculated that the Biden administration might be trying to influence Indian elections.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1093/): Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- ['For Bureaucracy': Elon Musk Waves Javier Milei’s Chainsaw As DOGE Pushes For Govt Spending Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/for-bureaucracy-elon-musk-waves-javier-mileis-chainsaw-as-doge-pushes-for-govt-spending-cuts/): President Donald Trump created DOGE after taking office last month, to reduce federal spending by nearly USD 2 trillion.
- [Netanyahu takes aim at West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/netanyahu-takes-aim-at-west-bank-after-bus-explosions-near-tel-aviv/): Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.
- [Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/musk-vows-to-fix-x-after-polls-show-high-support-for-ukraines-zelenskyy/): Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform’s fact-checking tool is being ‘gamed’ by governments and media.
- [Watch Trump Aide's Bollywood-Style Celebratory Message For Kash Patel: 'Dushmann Ki Waat Lavali'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/watch-trump-aides-bollywood-style-celebratory-message-for-kash-patel-dushmann-ki-waat-lavali/): Donald Trump’s assistant Dan Scavino posted a clip from popular song ‘Malhari’ from the movie ‘Bajirao Mastani’.
- [US Refusing To Co-Sponsor UN Resolution Backing Ukraine As Tensions Rise: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/us-refusing-to-co-sponsor-un-resolution-backing-ukraine-as-tensions-rise-report/): In a stark shift towards Ukraine, the US is reportedly refusing to support the UN’s resolution backing Kyiv’s territorial integrity and a G7 statement condemning Russian aggression.
- ['Those Who Harm Americans...': Kash Patel's 'Warning' After Becoming FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/those-who-harm-americans-kash-patels-warning-after-becoming-fbi-director/): Kash Patel, a loyal supporter of Trump, has publicly criticised the FBI and alarmed critics by naming officials he believed should be investigated.
- [As Trump Escalates Attacks, Will Zelensky Push Back Or Cede Ukrainian Territory To Putin's Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/as-trump-escalates-attacks-will-zelensky-push-back-or-cede-ukrainian-territory-to-putins-russia/): The recent talks in Riyadh between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov mark the most extensive high-level engagement between Moscow and Washington in the last three years. These discussions signal a shift in the dynamics of the Ukraine conflict and more importantly, the broader European security landscape. Zelensky has […]
- [Israel Rocked By 3 Bus Explosions In 'Suspected Terror Attack'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israel-rocked-by-3-bus-explosions-in-suspected-terror-attack/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused “Palestinian terrorist organisations” of carrying out the blasts, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold a security meeting.
- [Brazil's Supreme Court Orders Elon Musk's X To Pay $1.4 Million Over Non-Compliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/brazils-supreme-court-orders-elon-musks-x-to-pay-1-4-million-over-non-compliance/): Elon Musk, the owner of X, and Brazilian judge Alexandre De Moraes – a foe of former president Jair Bolsonaro – sparred for months over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets Russian Counterpart Sergey Lavrov In Johannesburg, Share Views On Global Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/eam-jaishankar-meets-russian-counterpart-sergey-lavrov-in-johannesburg-share-views-on-global-issue/): External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have exchanged views on bilateral and international issues. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. They exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral and international issues, interaction within the UN, G20 and BRICS. […]
- [US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-senate-confirms-kash-patel-for-a-10-year-term-to-lead-the-fbi/): Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his ‘political activities’ may affect his leadership.
- [Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/video-red-cross-buries-18-bodies-in-mass-grave-amid-bukavu-clashes/): After clashes in Bukavu between armed groups including the M23 Rebels, the remains of some of the victims were buried.
- [Three buses explode in Israel’s Bat Yam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/three-buses-explode-in-israels-bat-yam/): Three explosions took place on empty buses in separate car parks near Tel Aviv in the city of Bat Yam.
- [Canada faces lawsuit over delays in Gaza visa programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/canada-faces-lawsuit-over-delays-in-gaza-visa-programme/): Palestinian families are suing Canada over visa delays they say leave people at risk of life-threatening harms in Gaza.
- [Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/can-the-relationship-between-the-us-and-ukraine-be-saved/): Donald Trump launches tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [US envoy cancels press conference with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Kyiv talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-envoy-cancels-press-conference-with-ukraines-zelenskyy-after-kyiv-talks/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had a ‘good and detailed’ conversation with Keith Kellogg on security and investment.
- [US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-sanctions-rwanda-minister-over-drc-fighting/): Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.
- ['He Did This While Kids Were Dying': Elon Musk Slams Zelenskyy Over His Old Vogue Shoot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/he-did-this-while-kids-were-dying-elon-musk-slams-zelenskyy-over-his-old-vogue-shoot/): Elon Musk slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his 2022 Vogue photoshoot and questioned its timing which coincided with the Russia-Ukraine war
- [PM Modi To Inaugurate SOUL Leadership Conclave On February 21, Bhutanese PM To Deliver Keynote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-soul-leadership-conclave-on-february-21-bhutanese-pm-to-deliver-keynote/): The conclave will foster an ecosystem of collaboration and thought leadership, facilitating learning from both failures and successes, to inspire young audiences
- [Zelenskyy And Trump’s Ukraine Envoy's News Conference Gets Cancelled Amid Growing Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/zelenskyy-and-trumps-ukraine-envoys-news-conference-gets-cancelled-amid-growing-tensions/): A news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries over how to end the almost threeyear war with Russia.
- [US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-switches-stance-on-ukraine-war-seeking-500bn-in-payback/): A war of words has broken out between Trump and Zelenskyy, while Europe feels the US is no longer a dependable ally.
- [Zelensky-Trump Envoy Hushed Meeting As US Asks Ukraine To 'Tone It Down' And Sign Minerals Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/zelensky-trump-envoy-hushed-meeting-as-us-asks-ukraine-to-tone-it-down-and-sign-minerals-deal/): The White House on Thursday intensified its efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging Kyiv to tone down its criticisms and quickly finalise a minerals deal pushed by US President Donald Trump.“They need to tone it down and take a hard look and sign that deal,” Fox News quoted Mike Waltz, the White House National […]
- [US Senate Approves Kash Patel As New FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-senate-approves-kash-patel-as-new-fbi-director/): Patel’s confirmation comes despite concerns from Democrats about his qualifications and fears that he may align too closely with US President Donald Trump’s agenda
- [Bulldozers and trucks carrying mobile homes seen entering Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/bulldozers-and-trucks-carrying-mobile-homes-seen-entering-gaza/): Bulldozers, building materials and housing units have been seen at the Rafah crossing.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Gill steers nervy win against Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/icc-champions-trophy-2025-indias-gill-steers-nervy-win-against-bangladesh/): Opener Shubman Gill carries his bat with a century to lead India to victory against spirited Bangladesh in Dubai.
- [UK Prison Officer Jailed For A Year After Admitting Inappropriate Relationship With Inmate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/uk-prison-officer-jailed-for-a-year-after-admitting-inappropriate-relationship-with-inmate/): Their relationship, which lasted for five months, saw them exchange thousands of texts and calls – many of which were sexual in nature
- [South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/south-africa-urges-cooperation-at-g20-meeting-amid-tensions-over-ukraine/): President Cyril Ramaphosa tells grouping international law is key to solving world crises.
- [Pope’s supporters gather outside hospital over health concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/popes-supporters-gather-outside-hospital-over-health-concerns/): Supporters of Pope Francis gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to pay tribute to the 88-year-old.
- [Iran Leaders to Join Hezbollah’s ‘Show of Strength’ at Nasrallah Funeral Amid Fear of Israel Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/iran-leaders-to-join-hezbollahs-show-of-strength-at-nasrallah-funeral-amid-fear-of-israel-attack/): An Israeli newspaper reported that Israel may strike the funeral of former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah if it turns into a “show of force”. Hezbollah is preparing for a massive turnout for the funeral, an opportunity for a show of strength for the group after a bruising war with Israel. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Meet Veena Reddy, USAID's Ex-India Chief Who Is In Middle Of $21 Million Voter Turnout Funding Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/meet-veena-reddy-usaids-ex-india-chief-who-is-in-middle-of-21-million-voter-turnout-funding-row/): US President Donald Trump alleged that Joe Biden’s administration had tried to manipulate India’s general elections by sanctioning a $21 million grant to USAID which was later cancelled
- [What If Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hits Earth? Why We Can't Just 'Nuke' It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/what-if-asteroid-2024-yr4-hits-earth-why-we-cant-just-nuke-it/): While Apophis, measuring a considerably larger 1,148 feet in diameter, was once feared as a potential threat to Earth, a 2021 analysis significantly downgraded the risk
- [Hamas releases bodies of four Israeli captives including Bibas family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-releases-bodies-of-four-israeli-captives-including-bibas-family/): Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli captives who’d been held in Gaza, including the Bibas family.
- [Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump’s proverbial ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/why-the-billionaire-class-is-kissing-trumps-proverbial-ring/): The billionaire set and the massive corporations they represent are not showing deference to the president.
- [Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/spains-ex-football-chief-luis-rubiales-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault/): Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.
- [Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/reality-of-war-clashes-with-trumps-demand-for-ukraine-vote-analysts-say/): As Trump joins Russia in tying national elections to any peace deal, analysts question Moscow’s true motives.
- [Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/marco-rubio-a-traditionalist-hawk-in-the-age-of-trump/): The ‘might makes right’ worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump’s foreign policy.
- [Malcolm X assassinated 60 years ago redux](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/malcolm-x-assassinated-60-years-ago-redux/): The Nation of Islam minister was a polarising figure who advocated for Black separatism, self-defence and cultural pride
- [Iran Warned of ‘Betrayal’ Amid Warming Russia-US Ties Over Ukraine, Air Defences “at High Readiness”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/iran-warned-of-betrayal-amid-warming-russia-us-ties-over-ukraine-air-defences-at-high-readiness/): Conservative Iranian press warned the Pezeshkian regime of Iran’s betrayal by close-ally Russia. Moscow may sacrifice Iranian interests in exchange for concessions from Washington, wrote Jomhouri Eslami, a conservative daily based in Tehran. The newspaper referred to the ongoing US-Russia negotiations over Ukraine that began earlier this week in Riyadh. The Iranian daily speculated that […]
- [Blasts Over Kyiv as Russia Targets Ukraine With "161 Drone, 14 Missiles"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/blasts-over-kyiv-as-russia-targets-ukraine-with-161-drone-14-missiles/): Russian forces launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine, targeting gas infrastructure and power supply. Ukraine’s air defenses downed drones over Kyiv, with debris reported but no damage. Russia launched 161 Shahed drones and 14 missiles. Odesa’s power grid was hit again. Ukrainian defenses intercepted 80 drones across 11 oblasts, officials confirmed. n18oc_crux
- ['We’re Doomed': White House's X Post Calling Trump 'King' Triggers Online Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/were-doomed-white-houses-x-post-calling-trump-king-triggers-online-backlash/): Following his administration’s endeavors to overturn New York City’s congestion pricing initiative, Trump took to Truth Social, referring to himself as “king.
- [Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/arab-leaders-set-to-meet-to-counter-trumps-gaza-plan/): The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.
- [Hamas Slammed For 'Parading' Dead Hostages It Says Include Shiri Bibas, Her Sons And Elderly Israeli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-slammed-for-parading-dead-hostages-it-says-include-shiri-bibas-her-sons-and-elderly-israeli/): Israel has received the bodies of four hostages taken alive by Hamas in its attack on 7 October 2023.It is the first time the group has returned captives dead since the ceasefire began last month.Hamas says the bodies are those of a mother and two children from the Bibas family, whose unknown fate has gripped […]
- [Thousands Flee to Burundi Amid M23 Rebels Advance In Eastern Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/thousands-flee-to-burundi-amid-m23-rebels-advance-in-eastern-congo/): Thousands of displaced Congolese, including children, have fled to Burundi, escaping violence as Congo battles Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. UNHCR estimates 10,000–15,000 arrivals, mostly from Bukavu. The conflict has killed thousands and risks regional war. Rwanda denies supporting M23, citing threats from a Hutu militia. Burundi hosts 91,000 refugees, mostly Congolese, for decades. n18oc_crux
- [Donald Trump Calls For Takeover Of Governance Of Washington DC: 'Too Much Crime...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/donald-trump-calls-for-takeover-of-governance-of-washington-dc-too-much-crime/): Donald Trump emphasized the need to enhance safety in Washington, D.C., stating, ‘I think we should take over Washington, D.C. — make it safe.’
- [Elon Musk Opens Up On His Role In Trump’s Administration For Next 4 Years: 'As Long As I Can Be...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/elon-musk-opens-up-on-his-role-in-trumps-administration-for-next-4-years-as-long-as-i-can-be/): Elon Musk will work with President Trump as long as he can be helpful, despite concerns over conflicts of interest. Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency but has no formal authority.
- [Palestinians say the occupied West Bank & Gaza hard to tell apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/palestinians-say-the-occupied-west-bank-gaza-hard-to-tell-apart/): Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say the Israel is using the same tactics it used in Gaza to forcibly expel them.
- [US B-1B Bomber Joins South Korea Drills, North Says It ‘Won’t Sit Idle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/us-b-1b-bomber-joins-south-korea-drills-north-says-it-wont-sit-idle/): South Korea and the US conducted a joint air drill featuring a B-1B bomber on February 20, demonstrating extended deterrence against North Korea’s nuclear threats. Meanwhile, North Korea condemned the US-Australia AUKUS submarine deal, calling it a regional threat. KCNA accused the US of seeking regional dominance, warning nuclear states won’t remain passive. n18oc_crux
- [Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/fact-check-did-ukraine-start-its-war-with-russia-as-trump-claims/): Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.
- [Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/israel-increases-unlawful-detention-of-palestinians-2/): Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/icc-champions-trophy-2025-blow-to-pakistan-as-zaman-out-of-tournament/): Pakistan’s Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament.
- [After splinter, can Sudan’s anti-war coalition reinvent itself?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/after-splinter-can-sudans-anti-war-coalition-reinvent-itself/): Sudan’s antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, splintered into two entities. One joined RSF and the other professes neutrality.
- ['Drunk' Judge Kills Wife While Watching 'Breaking Bad'. She Utters 'He Shot Me' In Her Last Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/drunk-judge-kills-wife-while-watching-breaking-bad-she-utters-he-shot-me-in-her-last-moments/): Judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been charged with murder after she fatally shot his wife over an argument in 2023
- [“Can’t Sell Ukraine” Zelensky Reminds US Didn't Send $500 Bn, Putin "Offers US Oil, Arctic Access"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/cant-sell-ukraine-zelensky-reminds-us-didnt-send-500-bn-putin-offers-us-oil-arctic-access/): The Ukrainian president has rejected US demands for $500 billion in mineral wealth from Ukraine to repay Washington for wartime aid. Volodymyr Zelensky said that US had supplied nowhere near that sum so far and offered no specific security guarantees in the agreement. The Ukrainian leader said the draft deal proposed the US taking ownership […]
- [Rekha Gupta of India’s ruling BJP sworn in as chief minister of Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/rekha-gupta-of-indias-ruling-bjp-sworn-in-as-chief-minister-of-delhi/): Gupta’s ascent to power hands control of the capital city to Prime Minister Modi’s party for the first time in 27 years.
- [What’s going on with the Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/whats-going-on-with-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): The clock is ticking towards phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal but there are still major questions over the accord.
- [Hamas Displays Coffins On Stage Before Handing Over Bodies Of Bibas Family & Oded Lifshitz To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-displays-coffins-on-stage-before-handing-over-bodies-of-bibas-family-oded-lifshitz-to-israel/): Hamas handed over coffins with the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including those of the Bibas family. The transfer of the bodies is the first by Hamas since its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war, and is taking place under a fragile ceasefire that has seen living hostages exchanged for Palestinians held […]
- [Reports Of Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh ‘Exaggerated’, Says BGB As BSF Seeks Peace In DG-Level Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/reports-of-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh-exaggerated-says-bgb-as-bsf-seeks-peace-in-dg-level-talks/): On the issue of border fencing too, Bangladesh raised its objections. While India is committed to fencing the border with Bangladesh, BGB said better coordination is required before proceeding
- [Hamas Transfers Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages, Including 2 Children, to Red Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-transfers-bodies-of-4-israeli-hostages-including-2-children-to-red-cross/): Hamas handed over four Israeli hostage bodies to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, including Shiri Bibas, her sons Kfir and Ariel, and Oded Lifshitz. Before the transfer, Hamas displayed their coffins on stage. This marks the first body repatriation since Hamas’ October 7 attack and is part of a fragile ceasefire agreement. gaza n18oc_crux
- [Taliban Power Struggle: Haqqani-Kandahari Rift Deepens As Key Names Stay Away From Kabul | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/taliban-power-struggle-haqqani-kandahari-rift-deepens-as-key-names-stay-away-from-kabul-exclusive/): The Kandahari faction aims to curtail the Haqqanis’ power, viewing them as prioritising personal interests over Afghanistan’s welfare
- [Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 boxing: Start time, fight card, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/beterbiev-vs-bivol-2-boxing-start-time-fight-card-how-to-watch/): All to know about the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol world title fight, plus Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker preview.
- [Trump vs Zelenskyy: What’s behind escalating war of words?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trump-vs-zelenskyy-whats-behind-escalating-war-of-words/): Trump called Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.
- [Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia seen shackled in new video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/detained-gaza-doctor-hussam-abu-safia-seen-shackled-in-new-video/): The detained director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital has been shown in shackles in a video on Israeli media.
- [Fake flight tickets target migrants ahead of German election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/fake-flight-tickets-target-migrants-ahead-of-german-election/): Fake tickets for a one-way flight out of Germany for undocumented migrants have been handed out by the far-right AfD.
- [Palestinians in Gaza work to rebuild Jabalia’s central market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/palestinians-in-gaza-work-to-rebuild-jabalias-central-market/): Jabalia’s once-bustling market lies in ruins, but vendors in Gaza are clearing the rubble by hand
- ['Nothing To Do With Civil Rights Of Sikhs': SFJ's Pannun Silent On 'Mistreatment Of Migrants' By US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/nothing-to-do-with-civil-rights-of-sikhs-sfjs-pannun-silent-on-mistreatment-of-migrants-by-us-exclusive/): Top Intelligence sources have said that Pannun’s silence on the issue of America sending illegal migrants in chains to India is puzzling.
- [Putin "Sends 2500 Troops Into Ukraine” in Fresh Attack, Trump Says "Russia Has the Cards" in Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/putin-sends-2500-troops-into-ukraine-in-fresh-attack-trump-says-russia-has-the-cards-in-talks/): US President Donald Trump on Feb 20 said the Russians “have the cards” in any negotiation to end the war in Ukraine. This came after Trump branded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” who refuses to hold elections. The new US administration has initiated negotiations with Russia aimed to end the three-year-old war in Ukraine. […]
- [Hamas Hands Over Dead Bodies Of 4 Hostages, Including 2 Young Boys, To Israel Under Truce Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-hands-over-dead-bodies-of-4-hostages-including-2-young-boys-to-israel-under-truce-deal/): Hamas has handed over the dead bodies of four hostages to Israel under the fragile truce deal on Thursday.
- [Hamas releases bodies of four Israelis held captive in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/hamas-releases-bodies-of-four-israelis-held-captive-in-gaza/): Hamas said all four, including two children, were killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza.
- [UN warns M23 advances threaten regional conflict in eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/un-warns-m23-advances-threaten-regional-conflict-in-eastern-drc/): Fears of regional conflict grow as M23 captures cities in eastern DRC, prompting UN concern over strategic advances.
- [Fact Check: Did Trump Ban Indian Customer Service?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/fact-check-did-trump-ban-indian-customer-service/): BOOM found that the viral video is from a satirical YouTube channel – Sobering Satire. The video on the channel states that it contains a voice-over by a Trump impersonator, and that AI was used to alter the visuals
- [‘They’re Safe, Have Basic Amenities’: India After US Deportees Seen Crying For Help At Panama Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/theyre-safe-have-basic-amenities-india-after-us-deportees-seen-crying-for-help-at-panama-hotel/): The Indian embassy in Panama has informed that they have access to the hotel where the US deportees have been detained
- [Who is running in the German elections and what are the key issues?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/who-is-running-in-the-german-elections-and-what-are-the-key-issues/): German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.
- [Israeli army kills three Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/israeli-army-kills-three-palestinians-in-west-bank-refugee-camp-assault/): Israeli soldiers storm the Far’a refugee camp, killing three, as raids and arrests continue across the West Bank.
- [Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/mali-filmmaker-souleymane-cisse-father-of-african-cinema-dies-at-age-84/): Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury’s prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,092](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1092/): Here are the key developments on the 1,092nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Trump Says ‘World War III Not Far Away’ But Won't Happen In His Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trump-says-world-war-iii-not-far-away-but-wont-happen-in-his-presidency/): Donald Trump criticised Zelenskyy for doing a “terrible job” in Ukraine as its war with Russia still continues.
- [Trump’s Claim Of Attempt To Influence Indian Elections Reaffirm Modi’s Assertions During 2024 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/trumps-claim-of-attempt-to-influence-indian-elections-reaffirm-modis-assertions-during-2024-polls/): Government sources pointed out that in multiple election speeches last year in April and May, Modi said foreign powers are making attempts to influence India’s elections, but they are doomed to fail
- [Why are Trump supporters claiming Google data is exposing DC corruption?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/why-are-trump-supporters-claiming-google-data-is-exposing-dc-corruption/): MAGA figures are seizing on Google searches to claim Washington elites are fearful of being exposed for crimes.
- [Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/20/australia-new-zealand-monitor-unusual-movement-of-three-chinese-warships/): Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.
- [Can Arabs stop Trump’s Gaza displacement proposal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/can-arabs-stop-trumps-gaza-displacement-proposal/): Some Arab leaders have met to discuss an alternative plan for the Strip devastated by 15 months of Israeli war.
- [Israel Delays Release of 620 Palestinian Prisoners Amid Netanyahu's Meet, Hamas Frees Sixth Captive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/israel-delays-release-of-620-palestinian-prisoners-amid-netanyahus-meet-hamas-frees-sixth-captive/): Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners scheduled for Feb 22 after Hamas freed six living hostages under the truce deal. Palestinian police withdrew from the handover site near Ramallah after being informed of the delay. Israeli officials linked it to a security assessment by PM Netanyahu. Freed hostage Hisham al-Sayed, held for nearly […]
- [Vatican Says Pope Francis Is In Critical Condition: 'Remains Alert But Is In More Pain'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/vatican-says-pope-francis-is-in-critical-condition-remains-alert-but-is-in-more-pain/): Pope Francis Health: Pope Francis received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan and India prepare blockbuster showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/icc-champions-trophy-2025-pakistan-and-india-prepare-blockbuster-showdown/): Pakistan hope seam attack tip the balance against India in a must-win Champions Trophy clash in Dubai.
- [Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/netanyahu-playing-dirty-games-to-sabotage-gaza-truce-deal-hamas/): The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal.
- [Active Shooter Situation Reported At UPMC Memorial Hospital In Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/active-shooter-situation-reported-at-upmc-memorial-hospital-in-pennsylvania/): Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting: The police responded to what they described as a “an active threat” at the hospital, they said. 
- [1 Killed In Knife Attack During Protest In France, Official Say Suspect Was On 'Terror Watchlist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/1-killed-in-knife-attack-during-protest-in-france-official-say-suspect-was-on-terror-watchlist/): The attack was carried out by a 37-year-old suspect who is on a terror prevention watchlist, prosecutor Nicolas Heitz said
- [Bad Omen? Earthquakes Incoming? Doomsday Fish Spotting In Mexico Sparks Jitters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/bad-omen-earthquakes-incoming-doomsday-fish-spotting-in-mexico-sparks-jitters/): Doomsday Fish Spotted In Mexico: In Japanese folklore, the appearance of the oarfish is considered a harbinger of impending disaster, particularly earthquakes.
- [Bulgaria's Anti-Euro Protesters Attack EU Building With Molotov Cocktails, Set Entrance On Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/bulgarias-anti-euro-protesters-attack-eu-building-with-molotov-cocktails-set-entrance-on-fire-video/): Bulgaria Protests: Bulgarian government condemned the attack on the EU buildings, saying that such attacks “are unacceptable and contradict the principles of the rule of law”.
- ['If We Don’t Leave India Behind On Progress, Then My Name Is Not Shehbaz Sharif': Pakistan PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/if-we-dont-leave-india-behind-on-progress-then-my-name-is-not-shehbaz-sharif-pakistan-pm/): Sharif confidently proclaimed that Pakistan’s future is destined for greatness and promised to guide the country towards prosperity
- [Mali’s army says investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/malis-army-says-investigating-soldiers-accused-of-killing-24-civilians/): The Tuareg independence movement blamed soldiers and Russian mercenaries for the killing of civilians.
- [Alice Weidel: The far-right leader shaping Germany’s AfD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/alice-weidel-the-far-right-leader-shaping-germanys-afd/): As Germany heads to the polls, a look at the politician cultivating the anti-immigrant party’s ‘image of competence’.
- [Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/trump-fires-top-us-general-cq-brown-in-major-pentagon-shake-up/): The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.
- [Jaishankar Reacts To USAID Row: 'If There’s Something To It, Country Should Know'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/jaishankar-reacts-to-usaid-row-if-theres-something-to-it-country-should-know/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the “country should know who the people are involved in” USAID funding row
- ['Nationalists Kind Respect Each Other': Jaishankar On Modi-Trump Chemistry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/nationalists-kind-respect-each-other-jaishankar-on-modi-trump-chemistry/): Speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, Jaishankar said that both leaders are committed to the interests of their respective countries
- [What Led Trump To Unleash His "Dictator" Attack On Zelensky And Will Putin Be The Biggest Winner?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/what-led-trump-to-unleash-his-dictator-attack-on-zelensky-and-will-putin-be-the-biggest-winner/): Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelensky for the war against Russia, called him a dictator and accused him of strong-arming the US into spending hundreds of billions of dollars. While Trump has viewed Zelensky skeptically for years, things took a turn after the Ukrainian President publicly expressed his displeasure at being excluded from the […]
- [Man Utd survive late VAR penalty drama to fightback for draw at Everton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/man-utd-survive-late-var-penalty-drama-to-fightback-for-draw-at-everton/): Manchester United come from behind to draw at Goodison Park in the Premier League but late VAR drama enrages Everton.
- [India, Qatar Elevate Ties To 'Strategic Partnership' As Emir Meets PM Modi | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/india-qatar-elevate-ties-to-strategic-partnership-as-emir-meets-pm-modi-world-360-news18/): Qatar and India have agreed today to elevate their ties to a strategic partnership and an agreement in this regard was exchanged between the two nations. The decision was announced after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani in New Delhi. n18oc_world
- [Zelenskyy 'Not Ready' To Sign Deal Granting US Access To Ukraine's Minerals: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/zelenskyy-not-ready-to-sign-deal-granting-us-access-to-ukraines-minerals-report/): US President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to give US companies access as compensation for the tens of billions of dollars of aid delivered under his predecessor Joe Biden
- [Iran Stages Massive Zolfaqar Drills Amid Israel Threat, Can Rebuild Nuke Capacity “Within Months”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/iran-stages-massive-zolfaqar-drills-amid-israel-threat-can-rebuild-nuke-capacity-within-months/): Iran launched large-scale Zolfaghar 1403 drills on Feb. 22 amid tensions with Israel and the US over its nuclear program. The Army-led exercises span from Makran’s coast to the northern Indian Ocean, involving infantry, air defense, and naval units. Iran unveiled new drones and its first SIGINT vessel, expanding military capabilities. Rear Admiral Sayyari warned […]
- [Allowing racist tropes about Romani people to persist is dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/allowing-racist-tropes-about-romani-people-to-persist-is-dangerous/): The myth of ‘criminality’ was once used to justify genocidal violence against the Roma. And yet it persists today.
- [USAID Controversy | Donald Trump Calls $21 Million USAID Fund To India ‘Kickback Scheme’ | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/usaid-controversy-donald-trump-calls-21-million-usaid-fund-to-india-kickback-scheme-news18/): US President Donald Trump once again hit out at the now cancelled $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout’ in India, calling it a “kickback scheme”. n18oc_world
- [Arab Counter To Trump’s Gaza Plan Ready? Saudi Holds ‘Confidential’ Talk As US Prez Backtracks On…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/arab-counter-to-trumps-gaza-plan-ready-saudi-holds-confidential-talk-as-us-prez-backtracks-on/): Saudi Arabia is holding confidential talks as Arab nations prepare a counter to Trump’s Gaza plan amid his backtracking on certain aspects. n18oc_crux
- [Meet Shi Zhengli- The ‘Batwoman’ Who Discovered New Coronavirus In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/meet-shi-zhengli-the-batwoman-who-discovered-new-coronavirus-in-china/): New Bat Coronavirus: The study that found the new bat coronavirus was led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned virologist known as “batwoman” due to her extensive research on bat coronaviruses.
- [Freed Israeli Hostage Kisses Foreheads Of Two Hamas Members | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/freed-israeli-hostage-kisses-foreheads-of-two-hamas-members-watch/): Hamas Releases Hostages: Malki Shem Tov, father of Omer Shem Tov, told The Times of Israel, that his son’s happy demeanor was seen at the time of the release.
- [US ‘Threatens to Shut Off Starlink", Russia to Concede $300 Bn in Frozen Assets for Ukraine Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/us-threatens-to-shut-off-starlink-russia-to-concede-300-bn-in-frozen-assets-for-ukraine-deal/): Donald Trump urged Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin to negotiate peace, stressing the need to halt the war’s devastation. He also revealed the US is close to finalizing a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine, which could impact Starlink access. Meanwhile, early US-Russia talks explore using $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction. […]
- [Germany: Will the far right beat the ‘firewall’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/germany-will-the-far-right-beat-the-firewall/): Germany’s far-right AfD surges in the polls after meddling from Elon Musk and US Vice President JD Vance.
- [Mentally Ill, Techie, Doting Dad &…: Who Are The 5 Israeli Hostages Hamas Freed After Bibas Debacle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/mentally-ill-techie-doting-dad-who-are-the-5-israeli-hostages-hamas-freed-after-bibas-debacle/): Hamas has released five out of six hostages scheduled to be freed in the latest exchange on Saturday, with the first two Israeli hostages being released in Rafah and three others in Nuseirat. In return, Israel is set to release over 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The Nir Oz kibbutz announced that Israeli hostage Shiri […]
- [Hamas Releases Last Hostages Under Gaza Ceasefire's First Phase, Next Stage Truce Uncertain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/hamas-releases-last-hostages-under-gaza-ceasefires-first-phase-next-stage-truce-uncertain/): Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: The first two- Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu- were released in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
- [Hamas releases two more Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/hamas-releases-two-more-israeli-captives-in-gaza-as-part-of-ceasefire/): Israel is expected to release 602 Palestinians from its prisons as part of the latest exchange.
- [Trump Tells Putin and Zelensky to 'Get Together' to End Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/trump-tells-putin-and-zelensky-to-get-together-to-end-ukraine-war/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [From India To Egypt, 10 Countries Likely To Be Most Populated By 2100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/from-india-to-egypt-10-countries-likely-to-be-most-populated-by-2100/): By 2100, many African countries will witness exponential growth in their population.
- [World’s Nuclear Powers: A List Of Nations With Atomic Capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/worlds-nuclear-powers-a-list-of-nations-with-atomic-capabilities/): Some NPT members have been suspected of breaking the rules, but none have successfully built nuclear weapons—except for those who already had them.
- [Iran Threatens To Raze 'Tel Aviv To The Ground', Israel Says 'We Are Ready'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/iran-threatens-to-raze-tel-aviv-to-the-ground-israel-says-we-are-ready/): A high-ranking Iranian general said the planned ‘Operation True Promise 3’ would be launched, which can “destroy Israel”. Iran had launched two aerial attacks in April and October last year.
- [Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/salman-rushdie-attacker-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder/): Matar was found guilty of attempted murder in the second degree for his attack on the famed novelist.
- [Hamas ‘Returns Shiri Bibas’ Body’ After Uproar, Israel ‘To Transfer Misidentified’ Gazan’s Remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/hamas-returns-shiri-bibas-body-after-uproar-israel-to-transfer-misidentified-gazans-remains/): Human remains returned by Hamas to Israel on Friday are those of hostage Shiri Bibas, her family said Saturday, two days after the Palestinian militant group returned the wrong body. n18oc_crux
- [A Glimpse Into Kash Patel's $30 Million Net Worth: Florida Mansion, Bitcoin Portfolio And Super Luxury Cars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/a-glimpse-into-kash-patels-30-million-net-worth-florida-mansion-bitcoin-portfolio-and-super-luxury-cars/): Kash Patel’s Net Worth: Patel was officially sworn in as the new Director of the FBI on Friday, becoming one of the most influential appointees of the Trump administration.
- [Indian-Origin MP Ruby Dhalla 'Disqualified' From Canada PM Race: 'Shocking, Deeply Disappointing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/indian-origin-mp-ruby-dhalla-disqualified-from-canada-pm-race-shocking-deeply-disappointing/): Indian-origin Canadian MP Ruby Dhalla came to know on television that was being disqualified from the race to replace Trudeau as PM over “serious violations”.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,094](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1094/): Here are the key developments on the 1,094th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Hamas releases remains of captive Shiri Bibas after ‘mix-up of bodies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/hamas-releases-remains-of-captive-shiri-bibas-after-mix-up-of-bodies/): Family members and forensic experts confirm that the new remains turned over by Hamas belong to the deceased Bibas.
- [Israeli army kills two Palestinian children in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/israeli-army-kills-two-palestinian-children-in-occupied-west-bank/): Ayman and Rimas were both ‘targeted’ with ‘lethal force by Israeli soldiers’, said a child rights organisation.
- [As Trump Escalates Attacks, Will Zelensky Push Back Or Cede Ukrainian Territory To Putin's Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/as-trump-escalates-attacks-will-zelensky-push-back-or-cede-ukrainian-territory-to-putins-russia-2/): The recent talks in Riyadh between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov mark the most extensive high-level engagement between Moscow and Washington in the last three years. These discussions signal a shift in the dynamics of the Ukraine conflict and more importantly, the broader European security landscape. Zelensky has […]
- [PM Modi Will Be The Guest Of Honour For Mauritius' National Day Celebrations On March 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/pm-modi-will-be-the-guest-of-honour-for-mauritius-national-day-celebrations-on-march-12/): Mauritius commemorates its National Day on March 12th every year to mark the anniversary of its independence from British rule in 1968
- [Who Is Adam Schiff, Whose 'Sycophant' Remarks On Kash Patel Angered Elon Musk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/who-is-adam-schiff-whose-sycophant-remarks-on-kash-patel-angered-elon-musk/): Democratic Senator Adam Schiff said Kash Patel was a “political hack” and a “sycophant” who was unfit to lead the FBI. Patel and Elon Musk had earlier called Schiff a “criminal”.
- [Donald Trump Changes 145-Year-Old Office Desk After Musk’s Son Wiped His Snot On It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/donald-trump-changes-145-year-old-office-desk-after-musks-son-wiped-his-snot-on-it/): The Resolute Desk, made from the wood of the once-abandoned British Arctic exploration ship HMS Resolute, was a gift to President Rutherford Hayes from Queen Victoria in 1880.
- [The rise of the far right in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/the-rise-of-the-far-right-in-europe/): As AfD is polling second in Germany, we look at how the far-right rose to popularity in Europe over the last 25 years.
- [Donald Trump Repeats And Steer USAID Around India Again | "Efforts Of 21$ Million | US News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/donald-trump-repeats-and-steer-usaid-around-india-again-efforts-of-21-million-us-news-news18/): | | Donald trump Repeats USAID Charge Yet Again, Says ‘USAID Funding Efforts Of 21$ MN To Promote Voter Turnout In India’ n18oc_politicsn18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Restoration Of India-China Trust Meets Expectations Of Both Sides, Chinese FM Tells Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/restoration-of-india-china-trust-meets-expectations-of-both-sides-chinese-fm-tells-jaishankar/): Jaishankar and Wang Yi agreed that India and China should trust, support, and achieve mutual success with each other, as they are two ancient civilisations and neighbours.
- [Kash Patel, Trump's New FBI Chief, Has Roots In This Gujarati Village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/kash-patel-trumps-new-fbi-chief-has-roots-in-this-gujarati-village/): Kash Patel was sworn in as the 9th FBI Director under the Trump administration. He was born in New York to Gujarati immigrant parents from East Africa and pursued a career in law.
- [Trump Aims To Strike Critical Mineral Deal With Ukraine. Why It Matters And What Could Stand In The Way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/trump-aims-to-strike-critical-mineral-deal-with-ukraine-why-it-matters-and-what-could-stand-in-the-way/): Trump and his negotiators have launched an intense pressure campaign against the Ukrainian president, implying that the United States might abandon the war-torn nation and align with Russia
- [Is Kash Patel Dating Someone? All About New FBI Director’s Love Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/is-kash-patel-dating-someone-all-about-new-fbi-directors-love-life/): Kash Patel was formally sworn in as the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director by US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday in the presence of his girlfriend and family members.
- [Hadi Matar, Who Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie, Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/hadi-matar-who-stabbed-author-salman-rushdie-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder/): Jurors, who deliberated for less than two hours, also found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of assault for wounding a man who was on stage with Rushdie at the time.
- [Watch: Kash Patel Takes Oath On Bhagavad Gita As Trump's FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/watch-kash-patel-takes-oath-on-bhagavad-gita-as-trumps-fbi-director/): Kash Patel was sworn in as FBI chief by Attorney General Pam Bondi after he was confirmed in the position by the US Senate in a 51-49 vote.
- ['Living The American Dream': New FBI Director Kash Patel Proudly Exhibits His Indian Origins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/living-the-american-dream-new-fbi-director-kash-patel-proudly-exhibits-his-indian-origins/): Kash Patel, while taking oath as FBI director, said anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You’re talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead, he added.
- [Why an Irish news site has been drawn into JD Vance’s attacks on Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/why-an-irish-news-site-has-been-drawn-into-jd-vances-attacks-on-europe/): After US vice president’s broadside, a conservative media outlet is accusing police of attacking media freedom.
- [Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/hermoso-will-appeal-rubiales-forced-kiss-verdict/): Prosecutors had sought a prison term for ex football chief Luis Rubiales for assault and coercion against Jenni Hermoso.
- [Arab leaders discuss alternative to Trump Gaza plan at Saudi Arabia meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/arab-leaders-discuss-alternative-to-trump-gaza-plan-at-saudi-arabia-meet/): Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain seek to hash out plan to avoid Palestinian displacement.
- [Trump says he will ‘recommend’ rather than force Gaza expulsion plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/trump-says-he-will-recommend-rather-than-force-gaza-expulsion-plan/): US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on forcibly expelling Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/apple-in-a-first-drops-end-to-end-cloud-encryption-for-uk-users/): The move comes after UK security officials demanded backdoor access to the encrypted material, Washington Post said.
- [Hamas says remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas given to Red Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/hamas-says-remains-of-israeli-captive-shiri-bibas-given-to-red-cross/): Hamas says it has handed the remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross.
- [France’s Bardella cancels CPAC speech after Steve Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/frances-bardella-cancels-cpac-speech-after-steve-bannons-nazi-gesture/): Steve Bannon denied that his gesture was a Nazi salute and described it as a ‘wave’.
- [Sinn Fein leaders to boycott White House visit over US Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/sinn-fein-leaders-to-boycott-white-house-visit-over-us-gaza-plan/): Michelle O’Neill says Trump’s comment on the mass expulsion of Palestinians is ‘something I cannot ignore’.
- [Trump ramps up Zelenskyy attacks as US official says mineral deal close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/trump-ramps-up-zelenskyy-attacks-as-us-official-says-mineral-deal-close/): US president unrelenting in criticism of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid wider US policy shift on Ukraine.
- [What can stop M23 advance in Democratic Republic of the Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/what-can-stop-m23-advance-in-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/): Fighting is intensifying in the east of the country as diplomacy appears to fail.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/icc-champions-trophy-2025-south-africa-beat-afghanistan-by-107-runs/): South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.
- ['Unacceptable': India Reacts To Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks During Pakistan Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/unacceptable-india-reacts-to-turkish-president-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-during-pakistan-visit/): India lodged a strong protest against Turkish President Erdogan’s Kashmir remarks during his visit to Pakistan and said that such comments on India’s internal matters are unacceptable.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs India: Start, team news, preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/icc-champions-trophy-2025-pakistan-vs-india-start-team-news-preview/): Al Jazeera takes a close look as hosts Pakistan face rivals and favourites India in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.
- [Pope Francis’s condition not life threatening, medical team says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/pope-franciss-condition-not-life-threatening-medical-team-says/): The pontiff is responding to drug therapy and sepsis has not been detected, doctors say.
- [Hamas Blames Hostage Body “Mix Up” On Israeli Bombing, Bibas Family Say Want Shiri Back, Not Revenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/hamas-blames-hostage-body-mix-up-on-israeli-bombing-bibas-family-say-want-shiri-back-not-revenge/): Israeli officials accused Hamas of murdering two child hostages, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, with their bare hands, contradicting Hamas’s claim that they died in an airstrike. Their bodies were among four handed over to the Red Cross on Feb. 20. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed justice, while Hamas admitted a possible mix-up of bodies. Meanwhile, […]
- [Pope Francis ‘not out of danger’ as doctors keep him hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/pope-francis-not-out-of-danger-as-doctors-keep-him-hospitalised/): Doctors for Pope Francis say he is improving but “not out of danger.”
- [Donald Trump Defends Putin In Tirade Against Zelenskyy, Says Latter 'Has No Cards'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/donald-trump-defends-putin-in-tirade-against-zelenskyy-says-latter-has-no-cards/): Donald Trump continued his abrasive tone against Zelenskyy as he said, “I’ve been watching for years, and I’ve been watching him negotiate with no cards.”
- [Iran Warns ‘True Promise 3 Will Destroy Israel', Rejects UN Call To 'Prove' It Does Not Seek Nukes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/iran-warns-true-promise-3-will-destroy-israel-rejects-un-call-to-prove-it-does-not-seek-nukes/): An Iranian general warned that the next attack on Israel would be large enough to destroy Tel Aviv and Haifa. General Jabbari announced “Operation True Promise 3” amid tensions over possible US-backed Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran has conducted military drills showcasing new weaponry, with 50,000 Basij forces participating. Meanwhile, Israeli security is […]
- [Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection Tool For UK Users Amid Privacy Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/apple-removes-advanced-data-protection-tool-for-uk-users-amid-privacy-dispute/): ADP is a tool offered to Apple customers to ensure only account holders can access photos or documents they have stored online through the Cloud as part of end-to-end encryption
- [Finland, Sweden probe suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/finland-sweden-probe-suspected-sabotage-of-undersea-telecoms-cable/): Finnish operator Cinia said it detected problems on C-Lion1 fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany.
- [Uncertainty grows among refugees and migrants as Germany heads to the polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/uncertainty-grows-among-refugees-and-migrants-as-germany-heads-to-the-polls/): Rights groups say migrants and refugees live in an atmosphere of fear amid a far-right resurgence.
- [Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League – kickoff, team news, preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/everton-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-kickoff-team-news-preview/): Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says Europa League draw cannot distract from Premier League clash at Everton.
- [US Refuses To Call Russia Aggressor Amid Spat with Ukraine, Johnson: 'Brute Force' Trump Can End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/us-refuses-to-call-russia-aggressor-amid-spat-with-ukraine-johnson-brute-force-trump-can-end-war/): US House Speaker Mike Johnson ruled out new Ukraine aid, backing Trump as the force to end the war. He defended Trump’s peace efforts and talks with Russia, urging patience. Johnson delayed Biden’s $61 billion aid package but later agreed to pass it. Trump pushed Kyiv for resource revenue as repayment, escalating tensions with Zelensky. […]
- [Invisible Disabilities: Raising Awareness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/invisible-disabilities-raising-awareness/): On The Stream: We explore the challenges faced by individuals living with invisible disabilities.
- [Israel’s mistreatment of detainees called ‘war crimes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israels-mistreatment-of-detainees-called-war-crimes/): Rights groups describe Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians in detention as ‘war crimes’.
- [Nina Khrushcheva: ‘It’s Putin and Trump against the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/nina-khrushcheva-its-putin-and-trump-against-the-world/): How is a Trump-Putin alliance affecting Europe and Ukraine? Marc Lamont Hill talks to historian Nina Khrushcheva.
- [Musk Parades Argentine President's 'Chainsaw Gift', Defends DOGE Cuts At CPAC Victory Lap for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/musk-parades-argentine-presidents-chainsaw-gift-defends-doge-cuts-at-cpac-victory-lap-for-trump/): Elon Musk wielded a chainsaw on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday (February 20), telling cheering attendees it was “the chainsaw for bureaucracy”.The chainsaw was handed to Musk by Argentinian President Javier Milei, who is set to meet with Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump and the head of the International Monetary […]
- [Russia May Declare ‘Victory’ Against Ukraine On Third Anniversary Of War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/russia-may-declare-victory-against-ukraine-on-third-anniversary-of-war-report/): The report comes days after the US and Russia held high-level talks on the Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia. Tensions between US President Donald Trump and Zelenskyy have also been on the rise lately.
- [From Zhōngguó to Magyarország on Int’l Mother Language Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/from-zhongguo-to-magyarorszag-on-intl-mother-language-day/): You’ve probably tasted food from Zhōngguó and seen photos of Magyarország and just never realised it.
- [“Frustrated” Trump Asks Zelensky to “Come Back to Table” as US Presents "Improved" Minerals Draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/frustrated-trump-asks-zelensky-to-come-back-to-table-as-us-presents-improved-minerals-draft/): The Trump administration has given Ukraine an “improved” draft for a minerals agreement after Zelensky rejected the initial offer. The White House national security adviser said that Zelensky needs to come back to the negotiating table and strike a critical minerals deal n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin has “three wins without having to negotiate anything”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/putin-has-three-wins-without-having-to-negotiate-anything/): A former US diplomat explains how Vladimir Putin has secured major gains in Ukraine without making concessions.
- [Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/debt-brake-how-this-fiscal-rule-could-shape-germanys-election/): This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.
- [Far Right Rises, Left Makes Comeback, Conservatives Hold Sway, But Who Will Win Germany's Election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/far-right-rises-left-makes-comeback-conservatives-hold-sway-but-who-will-win-germanys-election/): On February 23, Germany will vote for a new government in a snap election that was triggered by the collapse of the centre-left coalition of Chancellor Olaf Scholz last year. There are four candidates running for German Chancellor, with the conservative CDU leading the race. But the far-right AfD is grabbing headlines over their stand […]
- [‘Heavens Shake…’: Netanyahu On Death Of Bibas Brothers In ‘Monster’ Hamas Captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/heavens-shake-netanyahu-on-death-of-bibas-brothers-in-monster-hamas-captivity/): Israel-Hamas War: Condemning Hamas’ depravity, Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Today is a tragic day. It’s a day of boundless sorrow, of indescribable pain.”
- [Macron Hints France May Give Security Guarantees to Ukraine, Musk Slams "Despised" Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/macron-hints-france-may-give-security-guarantees-to-ukraine-musk-slams-despised-zelensky/): US tech billionaire Elon Musk attacked Volodymyr Zelensky, saying the Ukrainians “despised” their president. The Tesla founder also said that US President Trump was right to leave him out of talks with Russia aimed at ending the Ukraine war. Musk launched into a tirade against Zelensky, accusing him of running a “massive graft machine feeding […]
- [Another Pandemic Coming? China Scientists Find New Bat Coronavirus That Can Infect Humans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/another-pandemic-coming-china-scientists-find-new-bat-coronavirus-that-can-infect-humans/): New Bat Coronavirus: HKU5-CoV-2 can bind to the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE2) receptor, the same receptor used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect human cells, as per the research.
- [US President Trump’s claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/us-president-trumps-claims-about-zelenskyy-and-ukraine-fact-checked/): Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.
- [Real draw Madrid derby in Champions League; Liverpool face PSG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/real-draw-madrid-derby-in-champions-league-liverpool-face-psg/): Defending champions Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico in the Champions League last 16, while Liverpool play PSG.
- [Argentina’s president gifts chainsaw to Trump adviser Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/argentinas-president-gifts-chainsaw-to-trump-adviser-elon-musk/): See the moment President Trump’s billionaire adviser on government spending Elon Musk was given a chainsaw.
- [No Women Or Children Restrained In Flights After Issue Flagged With US: India On Deportation Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/no-women-or-children-restrained-in-flights-after-issue-flagged-with-us-india-on-deportation-row/): MEA said it is verifying whether the individuals involved are Indian citizens, following reports of Indian nationals allegedly being deported to Panama from the US
- [‘India Wants Ukraine, Russia To Resort To Dialogue, Diplomacy’: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/india-wants-ukraine-russia-to-resort-to-dialogue-diplomacy-mea/): India once again made its position clear on the Russia-Ukraine war and said that both countries need to resort to dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing war.
- [Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/lebanon-to-hold-funeral-of-slain-hezbollah-leader-nasrallah-on-sunday/): Tens of thousands of people expected to attend rites at huge sports stadium on the outskirts of capital, Beirut.
- [FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/fact-check-us-department-of-government-efficiency/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency
- [Israel says Hamas returned unknown body, not that of captive Shiri Bibas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israel-says-hamas-returned-unknown-body-not-that-of-captive-shiri-bibas/): Israel accused Hamas of a “violation of utmost severity” after tests revealed Shiri Bibas’ remains were not returned.
- [African Union is in desperate need of a new beginning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/african-union-is-in-desperate-need-of-a-new-beginning/): As the new AUC chair, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf will need to reform his organisation, before he attempts to reform Africa.
- [Israel to step up West Bank attacks after bus explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/21/israel-to-step-up-west-bank-attacks-after-bus-explosions/): Israel says it will step up attacks on the occupied West Bank after bombs exploded on three empty buses in Tel Aviv.
- [Leaders hail Merz for German election win amid warnings on far-right surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/leaders-hail-merz-for-german-election-win-amid-warnings-on-far-right-surge/): Global leaders congratulate conservative leader Friedrich Merz, but others focus on the success of the AfD.
- [Explosion Rocks Russian Consulate In France's Marseille, No Casualties Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/explosion-rocks-russian-consulate-in-frances-marseille-no-casualties-reported/): Unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails inside the Russian consulate and a stolen car was also found in the premises, according to several reports.
- [German Election Winner Merz Vows ‘Independence’ From US, Europe’s ‘Militarisation’ Amid Trump Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/german-election-winner-merz-vows-independence-from-us-europes-militarisation-amid-trump-threat/): Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU alliance secured victory in the February 23 elections, with leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved record gains, nearly doubling its vote share to over 20 percent amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and security concerns. Merz has pledged a crackdown on irregular immigration and […]
- [Miscreants Attack Bangladesh Air Force Base In Cox's Bazar; 1 Killed, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/miscreants-attack-bangladesh-air-force-base-in-coxs-bazar-1-killed-several-injured/): Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Salahuddin confirmed an investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events and the individuals responsible.
- ['Will Need A Washroom': How An Indian-Origin Billionaire's Daughter Survived Inhumane Ugandan Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/will-need-a-washroom-how-an-indian-origin-billionaires-daughter-survived-inhumane-ugandan-jail/): Vasundhara Oswal, daughter of billionaire Pankaj Oswal, was arrested in Uganda on false charges. Despite bail, she faced inhumane prison treatment. The case was dismissed.
- [Israeli fighter jets fly over Nasrallah funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/israeli-fighter-jets-fly-over-nasrallah-funeral/): Four Israeli military jets flew low over crowds gathered in Beirut for the funeral of Hezbollah leaders
- [Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/japan-philippines-to-boost-military-ties-amid-severe-environment/): Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.
- [India’s Kohli shuts ‘outside noise’ in landmark century against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/indias-kohli-shuts-outside-noise-in-landmark-century-against-pakistan/): Kohli’s unbeaten century helps him cross 14,000 runs in ODIs and seal India’s place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
- [Ukraine marks war’s third anniversary with support mired in uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/ukraine-marks-wars-third-anniversary-with-support-mired-in-uncertainty/): EU leaders in Kyiv, Moscow rejects Trump’s push for swift ceasefire, competing UN votes scheduled.
- [Tracing Pope Francis's Journey: From A Chemical Technician To The Papacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/tracing-pope-franciss-journey-from-a-chemical-technician-to-the-papacy/): Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, joined the Jesuits in 1958 and rose to be elected as the pope in 2013. Here’s all about his journey and ascension.
- [At Least 4 Indian Cardinals Will Vote For The Next Pope. Here's Who They Are](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/at-least-4-indian-cardinals-will-vote-for-the-next-pope-heres-who-they-are/): Pope Francis In Hospital: Of the 252 cardinals, 138 are currently under the age of 80, making them eligible to participate in the conclave. India currently has six cardinals, with one aged 80, one 79 and the rest below 80
- [Three Years Of Russia-Ukraine War: Here's Where Things Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/three-years-of-russia-ukraine-war-heres-where-things-stand/): European leaders reached Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war as Trump’s decision to resume diplomacy with Russia rattled most leaders and plunged Ukraine’s security into uncertainty.
- [Video: Zelenskyy offers to swap presidency for Ukraine NATO membership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/video-zelenskyy-offers-to-swap-presidency-for-ukraine-nato-membership/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered to leave office in exchange for Ukrainian membership of NATO.
- [Conflicts trigger globe’s highest rate of internet shutdowns in 2024: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/conflicts-trigger-globes-highest-rate-of-internet-shutdowns-in-2024-ngo/): Wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar among those spurring ‘digital violence’.
- [Pakistan Intel Warns Of Alleged Plot To 'Kidnap Foreigners' Attending Champions Trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/pakistan-intel-warns-of-alleged-plot-to-kidnap-foreigners-attending-champions-trophy/): Pakistan’s Intelligence Bureau issued a high alert, cautioning security forces about a suspected plot by “active covert groups” to abduct foreign guests attending the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,096](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1096/): Here are the key developments on the 1,096th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: Three years of fighting in satellite images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/russia-ukraine-war-three-years-of-fighting-in-satellite-images/): Using before and after satellite imagery, Al Jazeera documents the destruction across Ukraine since the war began.
- [6 Months Since Md Yunus Took Over, Bangladesh's Economic Woes Remain Unsolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/6-months-since-md-yunus-took-over-bangladeshs-economic-woes-remain-unsolved/): Reports indicate a decline in credit growth, private sector expansion, and activity in the IT sector. The job market, particularly in IT manufacturing, has shrunk, resulting in job losses
- ['Everyone Was Afraid': Passenger Aboard New York-Delhi Flight Diverted To Rome Recalls Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/everyone-was-afraid-passenger-aboard-new-york-delhi-flight-diverted-to-rome-recalls-horror/): American Airlines flight AA292 departed New York’s JFK International Airport on Feb 22 and was scheduled to arrive at Delhi but was diverted to Rome due to a “potential security threat”.
- [Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/germanys-merz-calls-for-independence-from-us-as-conservatives-win-vote/): Hard-right Alternative for Germany comes second in parliamentary elections, doubling vote share from 2021.
- ['NATO Most Cost-Effective Solution For...': Zelenskyy After Offering To Quit As President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/nato-most-cost-effective-solution-for-zelenskyy-after-offering-to-quit-as-president/): In a shock announcement, Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he was ready to quit as Ukrainian President if Kyiv could join the NATO, amid pushback from the Trump administration.
- [Donald Trump's Big Step On USAID: 2,000 Workers Fired, Thousands Placed On Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/donald-trumps-big-step-on-usaid-2000-workers-fired-thousands-placed-on-leave/): This is one of the biggest steps taken by Donald Trump and Elon Musk in their goal to dismantle the USAID as part of their efforts to cut the size of the federal government.
- ['I Bear Responsibility': Olaf Scholz After His Party's Bruising Defeat In German Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/i-bear-responsibility-olaf-scholz-after-his-partys-bruising-defeat-in-german-elections/): German Elections 2025 Results: Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) endured one of its worst results in post-war Germany, coming third behind conservative alliance and far-right AfD.
- [Friedrich Merz, Set To Be Next German Chancellor, Wants To Achieve 'Real Independence' From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/friedrich-merz-set-to-be-next-german-chancellor-wants-to-achieve-real-independence-from-us/): German Elections 2025 Results: Merz’s Conservative alliance secured the highest votes in a high-stakes German elections held on Sunday, making him the best choice for the next Chancellor.
- [Students Of Dhaka Came Out In Midnight Protest For Worsening Law And Order Situation In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/students-of-dhaka-came-out-in-midnight-protest-for-worsening-law-and-order-situation-in-bangladesh/): | Students of various educational institutes of came out in midnight protest for the worsening law and order situation in Bangladesh . They demanded resignation of Home Advisor Lft General Jahangir Alam Choudhury . n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump administration moves to fire or put on leave nearly all USAID workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/trump-administration-moves-to-fire-or-put-on-leave-nearly-all-usaid-workers/): Humanitarian assistance experts have warned agency’s demise will harm vulnerable people and weaken US soft power.
- [Germany's Conservative Alliance Wins High-Stakes Election, Far-Right AfD Comes Second: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/germanys-conservative-alliance-wins-high-stakes-election-far-right-afd-comes-second-reports/): Friedrich Merz is likely to replace Olaf Scholz as the next German Chancellor. Merz has promised to crack down on illegal immigrants after public fears following a spate of deadly attacks.
- ['People Got Tired of No Common-Sense Agendas': Trump After Conservatives Win German Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/people-got-tired-of-no-common-sense-agendas-trump-after-conservatives-win-german-elections/): US President Donald Trump welcomed Germany’s poll results, saying the German people rejected policies lacking common sense. 
- [Why has Israel suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/why-has-israel-suspended-the-release-of-palestinian-prisoners/): Future of Gaza ceasefire at risk after Israel suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners.
- [German election 2025 live results: By the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/german-election-2025-live-results-by-the-numbers/): About 59 million Germans were eligible to vote in snap elections to decide who will govern eurozone’s largest economy.
- [Some US agencies tell federal workers to ignore Musk email](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/some-us-agencies-tell-federal-workers-to-ignore-musk-email/): Billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk emailed federal workers asking them to list what they had done last week.
- [Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/germanys-cdu-ahead-in-election-exit-poll-strong-support-for-far-right/): Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.
- [Zelensky Offers to “Step Down as President" for Peace or NATO Membership for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/zelensky-offers-to-step-down-as-president-for-peace-or-nato-membership-for-ukraine/): On the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to quit as Ukraine’s president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance. “If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready. … I can exchange […]
- [Liverpool go 11 points clear as Salah inspires 2-0 win over Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/liverpool-go-11-points-clear-as-salah-inspires-2-0-win-over-manchester-city/): Salah grabs a goal and an assist as Liverpool take a major step towards lifting the Premier League title.
- [Can the US and Russia resolve the Ukraine war without Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/can-the-us-and-russia-resolve-the-ukraine-war-without-ukraine/): Experts debate the future of Ukraine as the US warms up to Russia and US-European relations shift.
- [Germany's Conservatives Win Elections: Friedrich Merz To Replace Olaf Scholz; AfD Increases Vote Share](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/germanys-conservatives-win-elections-friedrich-merz-to-replace-olaf-scholz-afd-increases-vote-share/): The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) increased its vote share to at least 19.5 percent.
- [Gaza Fighting to Resume "Any Moment"? IDF Tanks in North West Bank After 22 Years, Hezbollah Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/gaza-fighting-to-resume-any-moment-idf-tanks-in-north-west-bank-after-22-years-hezbollah-warns/): Israel is prepared to resume fighting in Gaza “at any moment,” Netanyahu stated, vowing to achieve war objectives. Defense Minister Katz warned of intensified IDF action if necessary. Israel expanded military operations in the West Bank, deploying a tank division in Jenin and evacuating three refugee camps. IDF established military posts inside Syria’s buffer zone. […]
- [Who Is Friedrich Merz, Twice Rejected As Merkel's Successor But Now Poised To Be Next German Chancellor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/who-is-friedrich-merz-twice-rejected-as-merkels-successor-but-now-poised-to-be-next-german-chancellor/): Merz was considered a failed politician only seven years ago and was twice rejected as Angela Merkel’s successor.
- [Vatican Says Pope Francis Remains In 'Critical Condition', Tests Reveal Mild Kidney Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/vatican-says-pope-francis-remains-in-critical-condition-tests-reveal-mild-kidney-issue/): The Vatican said that the Pope’s prognosis remains guarded because of the “complexity” of his clinical condition.
- [Kohli century leads India to win as Pakistan left on Champions Trophy brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/kohli-century-leads-india-to-win-as-pakistan-left-on-champions-trophy-brink/): India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai to leave their rivals on the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.
- [Israel won’t allow Syria military forces south of Damascus: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-wont-allow-syria-military-forces-south-of-damascus-netanyahu/): PM Netanyahu has demanded the ‘full demilitarisation’ of southern Syria, where Israel has illegally expanded its forces.
- [Israeli Tanks Roll Into West Bank For The First Time Since 2002; IDF Clears Out Palestinian Refugee Camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israeli-tanks-roll-into-west-bank-for-the-first-time-since-2002-idf-clears-out-palestinian-refugee-camps/): Israeli tanks entered the West Bank for the first time since 2002, intensifying military operations in Jenin. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated troops will stay for a year to combat terrorism.
- [Sudan’s RSF, accused of genocide, signs charter to form rival government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/sudans-rsf-accused-of-genocide-signs-charter-to-form-rival-government/): The charter states creating a government of ‘peace and unity’ despite concerns from rights groups and global actors.
- [“Toughest negotiations” surrounding Gaza hostage exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/toughest-negotiations-surrounding-gaza-hostage-exchange/): “He [Netanyahu] wants to get as many of the hostages back without paying, really, the price for it.”
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy offers to leave office in exchange for peace, NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/ukraines-zelenskyy-offers-to-leave-office-in-exchange-for-peace-nato/): Ukrainian president has been criticised by US President Trump, who called him a ‘dictator’.
- [‘Pause Responses’: FBI Chief Kash Patel To Employees On Elon Musk’s Productivity Check Email](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/pause-responses-fbi-chief-kash-patel-to-employees-on-elon-musks-productivity-check-email/): Kash Patel said the FBI will conduct its reviews in accordance with the agency’s procedures.
- [Germany 2025 Elections | Large-gains for Far-right AfD, Lead for Merz Predicted as Germans Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/germany-2025-elections-large-gains-for-far-right-afd-lead-for-merz-predicted-as-germans-vote/): Nearly 60 million Germans voted on Feb 23, with polls indicating a leadership change. The CDU-CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, holds a strong lead but needs a coalition partner. The far-right AfD is polling second but remains politically isolated. Immigration and economic decline dominate the election debate. Coalition talks could delay forming a government for […]
- [Bomb Threat Forces Delhi-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert To Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/bomb-threat-forces-delhi-bound-american-airlines-flight-to-divert-to-rome/): The American Airlines released a statement confirming that it was diverted to Rome “due to a potential security threat onboard”.
- [‘Let Us Work Together’: Yunus Urges Elon Musk To Launch Starlink In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/let-us-work-together-yunus-urges-elon-musk-to-launch-starlink-in-bangladesh/): Yunus sent him a letter earlier in February where he said that Starlink connectivity into Bangladesh would have “transformational impact”.
- [‘Is Celebrating Holi A Crime…’: Uproar After Pakistani University Sends Show-Cause Notice To Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/is-celebrating-holi-a-crime-uproar-after-pakistani-university-sends-show-cause-notice-to-students/): The Pakistani university, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), said that it was an old case and said it did not file FIR against students.
- [Zelenskyy Says Ready To Quit As President In Exchange For Ukraine Joining NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/zelenskyy-says-ready-to-quit-as-president-in-exchange-for-ukraine-joining-nato/): Zelenskyy said he will immediately resign if Ukraine is made a member of NATO.
- [Video: Trump lauds first month back in power before adoring crowd at CPAC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/video-trump-lauds-first-month-back-in-power-before-adoring-crowd-at-cpac/): At this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, US President Donald Trump revelled in the spotlight.
- [Thousands attend funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/thousands-attend-funeral-of-ex-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-in-beirut/): Tens of thousands of mourners have attended the public funeral service for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- [The protests in Serbia are historic, the world shouldn’t ignore them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/the-protests-in-serbia-are-historic-the-world-shouldnt-ignore-them/): Amid democratic backsliding across Europe, Serbian students have shown the way to reimagining democracy and governance.
- [“Tyrant…” Hezbollah Chief Slams US as Israeli Jets Buzz Nasrallah’s Beirut Funeral, Lebanon Bombed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/tyrant-hezbollah-chief-slams-us-as-israeli-jets-buzz-nasrallahs-beirut-funeral-lebanon-bombed/): Thousands gathered near Beirut on February 23 for the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months earlier. Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem vowed to continue Nasrallah’s path and condemned U.S. influence in Lebanon. Israeli fighter jets flew over the funeral as Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali […]
- [‘Sending Clear Message’: Israel Flies Jets Above Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah’s Funeral Gathering | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/sending-clear-message-israel-flies-jets-above-hezbollah-chief-nasrallahs-funeral-gathering-watch/): Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said that the jets flying above Nasrallah’s funeral procession in Beirut were to send a warning that attacking Israel would invite retaliation.
- [Israel halts release of Palestinian prisoners in breach of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-halts-release-of-palestinian-prisoners-in-breach-of-ceasefire-deal/): The Israeli prime minister’s office postponed the release of Palestinian prisoners, accusing Hamas of ‘humiliation ritua
- [Trump’s Gaza Plan Invites Houthi Wrath? Yemeni Rebels Fire SAM At US Jet, Drone ‘For First Time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/trumps-gaza-plan-invites-houthi-wrath-yemeni-rebels-fire-sam-at-us-jet-drone-for-first-time/): Yemeni Houthi rebels fired a surface-to-air missile at a U.S. jet and drone for the first time in response to former President Trump’s Gaza plan, escalating tensions in the region. n18oc_crux
- [Russia Attacks Ukraine With Record 267 Drones Overnight On Eve Of Third Anniversary Of Conflict | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/russia-attacks-ukraine-with-record-267-drones-overnight-on-eve-of-third-anniversary-of-conflict-watch/): Ukrainian Air Forces said that the attack led by 267 drones was a record for a single attack.
- [USAID Granted $750 Million To India For Fiscal Year 2023-24 But Not For Voter Turnout: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/usaid-granted-750-million-to-india-for-fiscal-year-2023-24-but-not-for-voter-turnout-report/): The Finance Ministry clarified USAID funding focused on agriculture, health, renewable energy, and disaster management, not voter turnout.
- [Ukraine supporters rally in Washington DC ahead of third anniversary of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/ukraine-supporters-rally-in-washington-dc-ahead-of-third-anniversary-of-war/): ‘I’d like everyone to remember that Russia started it.’ Supporters of Ukraine have rallied in Washington DC
- [Mourners attend former Hezbollah leader Nasrallah’s funeral in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/mourners-attend-former-hezbollah-leader-nasrallahs-funeral-in-lebanon/): Dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of Nasrallah, thousands flock to stadium in Beirut.
- [The wounds of the 1944 deportation still fester in Chechnya and beyond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/the-wounds-of-the-1944-deportation-still-fester-in-chechnya-and-beyond/): The tragic history of trauma and repression in Chechnya must be a warning for those who want to abandon Ukraine.
- [Israel expands West Bank offensive, says troops to remain ‘for next year’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-expands-west-bank-offensive-says-troops-to-remain-for-next-year/): For more than a month, Israeli forces have been raiding Palestinian homes and destroying infrastructure.
- [‘Not For Sale’: Russia On Territories It Occupied In Eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/not-for-sale-russia-on-territories-it-occupied-in-eastern-ukraine/): The Kremlin said people in these areas “decided to join Russia a long time ago”.
- [Trump ‘Pretty Close’ On Ukraine Mineral Deal, Zelensky ‘Not Ready’, Asks ‘What Is This Alliance’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/trump-pretty-close-on-ukraine-mineral-deal-zelensky-not-ready-asks-what-is-this-alliance/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [DRC Crisis: Congolese Police Officers Join ‘Rwanda-Backed’ M23 Rebels In Occupied Bukavu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/drc-crisis-congolese-police-officers-join-rwanda-backed-m23-rebels-in-occupied-bukavu/): Hundreds of Congolese police officers defected to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Bukavu on February 22. In a speech to the defectors, General Bernard Byamungu, the Deputy Chief of Staff of AFC M23, addressed their situation, stating they were going for retraining to enhance their knowledge. He acknowledged their past mistakes and the challenges they […]
- [Hassan Nasrallah Funeral: Crowds In Beirut Pay Respects To Hezbollah Leader, Israel Says ‘World Safer Now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/hassan-nasrallah-funeral-crowds-in-beirut-pay-respects-to-hezbollah-leader-israel-says-world-safer-now/): Hassan Nasrallah guided the Lebanese Hezbollah for three decades and was killed by Israel in a guided strike.
- [Israeli settlers burn Palestinian property in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israeli-settlers-burn-palestinian-property-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli settlers have attacked a Palestinian Bedouin community and burnt their property in occupied East Jerusalem.
- ['Not in Great Shape...' Trump Slams Hamas for Condition of Released Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/not-in-great-shape-trump-slams-hamas-for-condition-of-released-hostages/): US President Donald Trump said on 22 February that the hostages released by Hamas were “not in great shape” but had been seen in worse conditions. Hamas freed six hostages from Gaza in exchange for 620 Palestinian prisoners as part of a deal. These were the last living Israeli captives scheduled for release in the […]
- [Putin Says ‘God’ Has Placed Mission Of Defending Russia On His Shoulders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/putin-says-god-has-placed-mission-of-defending-russia-on-his-shoulders/): Putin was addressing Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine as the war entered its fourth year.
- [Israel Evacuates Three Refugee Camps In West Bank, Troops To Remain There To Prevent Return Of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-evacuates-three-refugee-camps-in-west-bank-troops-to-remain-there-to-prevent-return-of-palestinians/): Israel Katz, the defence minister, said that the troops will remain there to prevent the return of residents and resurgence of terrorism.
- [Ever wonder why Africa’s borders appear so strange?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/ever-wonder-why-africas-borders-appear-so-strange/): From winding borders to straight lines and landlocked nations, Al Jazeera explores the stories behind Africa’s map.
- [Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/trump-victory-lap-musks-chainsaw-bannons-salute-key-cpac-takeaways/): The annual gathering of US conservatives enthusiastically welcomes US president’s promise to shrink the government.
- [Pope Francis, in critical condition, has a ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-has-a-tranquil-night-vatican-says/): The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing.
- ['I Want To Knock You Up Again': Elon Musk's Alleged Texts Leaked As Influencer Sues Him For Paternity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/i-want-to-knock-you-up-again-elon-musks-alleged-texts-leaked-as-influencer-sues-him-for-paternity/): Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair made a shocking announcement earlier, saying Elon Musk was the father of her baby. Musk did not directly acknowledge her claims.
- [Musk Mocks Former X CEO Parag Amid DOGE’s New ‘Report Or Resign’ Order: ‘Did Nothing, Got Fired’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/musk-mocks-former-x-ceo-parag-amid-doges-new-report-or-resign-order-did-nothing-got-fired/): It comes after Elon Musk, the DOGE boss, issued an order on Saturday, threatening to fire any federal employee who fails to submit a detailed report of their work week.
- [Trump Says Deal With Zelensky Over Rare Earth Minerals ‘Pretty Close’ | Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/trump-says-deal-with-zelensky-over-rare-earth-minerals-pretty-close-russia-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump stated on February 22 that he is “pretty close” to finalising a deal regarding rare earth minerals amid Ukrainian reluctance. In a soundbite, Trump mentioned his discussions with both President Zelensky of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia, emphasising the significant financial aid provided by Europe and the United States. He […]
- [Thousands to attend funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/thousands-to-attend-funeral-for-slain-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah/): Nasrallah was assassinated by Israel five months ago and his public funeral delayed for security reasons.
- [Pope Francis Battling With Double Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Of Lung Infection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/pope-francis-battling-with-double-pneumonia-symptoms-causes-treatment-of-lung-infection/): Pope Francis remains in critical condition with double pneumonia, requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. Here’s all you should know about the disease.
- [‘Folded Hands’ Hamas Video ‘Shows’ Hostages ‘Watching…’, Netanyahu Halts Prisoner Release Until…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/folded-hands-hamas-video-shows-hostages-watching-netanyahu-halts-prisoner-release-until/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Thief in UK caught on camera climbing through supermarket roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/thief-in-uk-caught-on-camera-climbing-through-supermarket-roof/): Watch the moment a man drops through a supermarket ceiling to steal lottery scratchcards in Nottingham, UK.
- [The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/the-dark-side-of-conservation-true-crime-reports/): How far will Western powers go for conservation?
- [Israel halts Palestinian prisoners’ release demanding guarantee on captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-halts-palestinian-prisoners-release-demanding-guarantee-on-captives/): PM Benjamin Netanyahu delays the release until Hamas ends ‘humiliating ceremonies’ while freeing Israeli captives.
- [British Scholar Calls For 'Humiliating' Laws, Conversion Of Non-Muslims, Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/british-scholar-calls-for-humiliating-laws-conversion-of-non-muslims-elon-musk-reacts/): Elon Musk responded to a viral video on X, where British Muslim Scholar Abu Waleed quoted Islamic scholars to justify harsh laws on non-Muslims in the UK.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,095](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1095/): Here are the key developments on the 1,095th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- ['When Trump, Meloni, Modi Talk...': Italian PM's Scathing Criticism Of The Left's 'Double Standards'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/when-trump-meloni-modi-talk-italian-pms-scathing-criticism-of-the-lefts-double-standards/): PM Meloni praised US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, arguing that liberals have become increasingly frustrated with the rise of right-wing leaders
- ['We Are Getting Ready To Do It': Trump Reiterates Reciprocal Tariffs For India, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/we-are-getting-ready-to-do-it-trump-reiterates-reciprocal-tariffs-for-india-china/): Trump has repeatedly complained about India’s high tariffs and called it a “very big abuser” of trade. He imposed reciprocal tariffs before meeting PM Modi in the White House.
- [Suspected Norovirus Outbreak On British Ship, People 'Dropping Like Flies': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/suspected-norovirus-outbreak-on-british-ship-people-dropping-like-flies-report/): Passengers were reportedly throwing up on the P&O Iona ship following the suspected Norovirus outbreak. A record number of people in the UK have also been infected by the virus.
- [Germany Heads To High-Stakes Election Amid Far-Right Surge, Trump's Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/germany-heads-to-high-stakes-election-amid-far-right-surge-trumps-trade-war/): More than 59 million Germans will vote for the next German leader at around 12:30 pm in a high-stakes election that comes amid a far-right surge and the dramatic return of Donald Trump.
- ['They Take Advantage of Us': Trump Intensifies Attack On USAID Funding For India's 'Voter Turnout'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/they-take-advantage-of-us-trump-intensifies-attack-on-usaid-funding-for-indias-voter-turnout/): Trump highlighted once again the alleged USAID funding to India’s “voter turnout”, saying India “does not need that money” citing its high tariffs.
- [Removal Of Organs, Destroying Signet Ring: What Happens When Pope Francis Dies, Who Succeeds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/removal-of-organs-destroying-signet-ring-what-happens-when-pope-francis-dies-who-succeeds/): Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition with severe pneumonia, requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions. Here’s how a new pope is elected and how a conclave works.
- [Vatican News Live Updates: Pope Francis Remains In Critical Condition After 'Respiratory Crisis'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/vatican-news-live-updates-pope-francis-remains-in-critical-condition-after-respiratory-crisis/): Pope Francis Health: Pope Francis remained in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, the Vatican said.
- [‘Submit Work Report Or Lose Job’: Elon Musk To US Govt Employees As DOGE Pushes For Job Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/submit-work-report-or-lose-job-elon-musk-to-us-govt-employees-as-doge-pushes-for-job-cuts/): The new directive came hours after President Donald Trump said that DOGE should be more aggressive in its attempts to downsize and reshape the federal workforce.
- [Israel Delays Release Of 620 Palestinian Prisoners Citing 'Humiliating' Displays Of Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/israel-delays-release-of-620-palestinian-prisoners-citing-humiliating-displays-of-hostages/): The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners had been delayed for several hours and was meant to occur just after six Israeli hostages were released on Saturday.
- [Bivol takes Beterbiev’s undisputed light-heavyweight world title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/23/bivol-takes-beterbievs-undisputed-light-heavyweight-world-title/): Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a split-points decision to claim light-heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia.
- [Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/pope-in-critical-condition-after-suffering-respiratory-crisis-vatican/): Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties.
- [German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/german-frontrunner-pledges-to-lead-in-europe-before-key-election/): German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters before Sunday’s election.
- [One dead, several wounded after stabbing in eastern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/one-dead-several-wounded-after-stabbing-in-eastern-france/): French President Macron calls the incident ‘Islamist terrorism’, as the alleged perpetrator is taken in police custody.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia beat England in record chase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/22/icc-champions-trophy-2025-australia-beat-england-in-record-chase/): Australia chase 356 to beat England as the Cricket World Cup holders open their Champions Trophy account in Lahore.
- [Iran Sounds ‘High Alert’, Fears US-Israel Joint Operation Against Its Nuclear Sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/iran-sounds-high-alert-fears-us-israel-joint-operation-against-its-nuclear-sites-report/): Iranian defence systems around its nuclear sites have been ramped anticipating an attack from the US and Israel.
- [Nostradamus Prophecy: Did The French Astrologer Foresee Pope’s Death And Vatican's Collapse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/nostradamus-prophecy-did-the-french-astrologer-foresee-popes-death-and-vaticans-collapse/): Nostradamus, known as the ‘prophet of doom,’ is believed by some to have predicted significant world events, including the Great Fire of London and Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, among others.
- [Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/far-right-afd-and-socialist-left-win-over-young-germans-election-reveals/): Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.
- [The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/the-lived-experiences-of-communism-should-serve-as-a-cautionary-tale/): When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.
- [Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/ukraine-reconstruction-costs-cross-half-trillion-dollar-mark-report/): The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
- [Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/music-stars-release-silent-album-in-protest-against-uk-ai-copyright-plans/): Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.
- [Couple Forced To Fly Sitting Next To Dead Body Of Flyer Who Died Mid-Air: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/couple-forced-to-fly-sitting-next-to-dead-body-of-flyer-who-died-mid-air-report/): The lifeless body was placed next to the couple and they flew sitting beside it for the remaining duration of the Doha-Venice flight.
- [Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/germanys-merz-lashes-out-at-trumps-us-while-trying-to-form-coalition/): Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.
- [US scraps order linking arms sales to international law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-scraps-order-linking-arms-sales-to-international-law/): Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel’s Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.
- [‘Pope Rested Well, All Night Long’: Vatican Reports ‘Slight Improvement’ In Francis’ Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/pope-rested-well-all-night-long-vatican-reports-slight-improvement-in-francis-health/): Pope Francis, 88, is critically ill with pneumonia but showing slight improvement, says the Vatican. Admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, he remains fragile. Faithful worldwide pray for his recovery.
- [‘We Welcome This’: Kremlin Heaps Praise On Trump’s US For Siding With Russia In UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/we-welcome-this-kremlin-heaps-praise-on-trumps-us-for-siding-with-russia-in-un/): Russia said that comments made by its European neighbours “do not signal balance”.
- [Ocean Infinity Returns To The Depths To Find Doomed MH370 Flight, 11 Years After Disappearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/ocean-infinity-returns-to-the-depths-to-find-doomed-mh370-flight-11-years-after-disappearance/): The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
- [US rejects UN resolution condemning Russia’s war: How your country voted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-rejects-un-resolution-condemning-russias-war-how-your-country-voted/): The US aligned with Russia in opposing a resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of troops.
- [France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/frances-macron-and-donald-trump-meet-in-washington-four-key-takeaways/): Macron carefully challenged Trump on Ukraine war, trade policy.
- [Man caught with $10,000 worth of cocaine in wig, say Colombian police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/man-caught-with-10000-worth-of-cocaine-in-wig-say-colombian-police/): A man was arrested at a Colombian airport for trying to fly to Amsterdam with $10,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a wig
- [Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/syrias-interim-leader-launches-national-dialogue-on-political-transition/): Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.
- [Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/centring-the-voiceless-pope-franciss-enduring-global-impact/): Pontiff’s message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality.
- [Four killed in South Korea road collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/four-killed-in-south-korea-road-collapse/): An elevated part of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, killing or injuring all 10 workers present.
- [Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/can-pakistans-new-anti-extremism-policy-defeat-rising-armed-attacks/): Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle ‘extremism’. But experts are sceptical.
- [AI-Controlled Robot Malfunctions, Attempts To Strike People At Chinese Event | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/ai-controlled-robot-malfunctions-attempts-to-strike-people-at-chinese-event-watch/): A humanoid robot in China malfunctioned during an event, advancing toward the crowd and attempting to strike people before security intervened. The video is viral on social media.
- [Putin Offers US Potential Aluminium, Rare Earth Deals In Future Economic Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/putin-offers-us-potential-aluminium-rare-earth-deals-in-future-economic-agreement/): Russia has the world’s fifth-largest reserves of rare earth metals, according to the US Geological Survey data, after China, Brazil, India and Australia
- [US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-aligns-with-russia-in-un-vote-on-ukraine/): US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU’s, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies.
- [Donald Trump Backs Elon Musk's 'Justify Your Job' Order For Federal Workers Amid Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/donald-trump-backs-elon-musks-justify-your-job-order-for-federal-workers-amid-outrage/): Elon Musk has asked workers to explain their work over the last week or face termination as part of a broader campaign to downsize the government, sparking outrage nationwide.
- [Did Elon Musk Really 'Abandon' His Son Behind At US Rally? New Video Shows Otherwise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/did-elon-musk-really-abandon-his-son-behind-at-us-rally-new-video-shows-otherwise/): In a purported clip, Elon Musk was seen “abandoning” his four-year-old son at a MAGA rally, prompting criticism for his “careless treatment” of the child.
- [Netanyahu seems to be the “only one” who wants Gaza ceasefire to fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/netanyahu-seems-to-be-the-only-one-who-wants-gaza-ceasefire-to-fail/): Netanyahu jeopardising ceasefire deal.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,097](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1097/): Here are the key developments on the 1,097th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy's 'Thank You' Note For Elon Musk Amid Rift Reports After Ohio Governor Race Entry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/vivek-ramaswamys-thank-you-note-for-elon-musk-amid-rift-reports-after-ohio-governor-race-entry/): Ramaswamy was tapped by Donald Trump to lead the DOGE with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but his departure fuelled rumours of a rift with the tech billionaire.
- [Colombian Man Tries To Smuggle Drugs Worth Rs 9 Lakh Hidden Inside Wig, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/colombian-man-tries-to-smuggle-drugs-worth-rs-9-lakh-hidden-inside-wig-arrested/): Authorities found 19 cocaine capsules in the man’s wig worth 10,000 euros (Rs 9.1 lakh). The suspect is likely to be charged with trafficking, manufacturing and carrying narcotic substances.
- [Turkish football club Galatasaray accuses Mourinho of ‘racist statements’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/turkish-football-club-galatasaray-accuses-mourinho-of-racist-statements/): Fenerbahce manager Mourinho said Galatasary’s bench had been ‘jumping like monkeys’ during the Turkish Super Lig match.
- [Macron Fact-Checks Trump After US President Claims Europe 'Loaning' Money To Ukraine | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/macron-fact-checks-trump-after-us-president-claims-europe-loaning-money-to-ukraine-watch/): Trump and his team have been negotiating a minerals revenue-sharing agreement with Ukraine as a way of paying back Washington for the billions of dollars in aid given to Kyiv.
- [Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing In US After Smoke Fills Cabin, Passengers Evacuated | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-after-smoke-fills-cabin-passengers-evacuated-watch/): Delta Air Lines Flight 876 carrying 94 passengers landed at Atlanta after “haze inside the aircraft was observed”, according to the airline.
- [US Imposes New Sanctions On Iran's Shadow Oil Fleet, Tanker Operators, Managers In India On List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-irans-shadow-oil-fleet-tanker-operators-managers-in-india-on-list/): The US sanctioned 30 persons and vessels for their role in brokering the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related products.
- [French Surgeon Rapes Nearly 300 Children, Mostly His Patients, Admits To Being A Paedophile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/french-surgeon-rapes-nearly-300-children-mostly-his-patients-admits-to-being-a-paedophile/): A former French surgeon is on trial for raping and sexually abusing nearly 300 children over three decades. Investigators uncovered evidence of him acknowledging that he has been a paedophile.
- [Australia Fines Telegram For Delayed Response On Child Abuse, Extremist Content Measures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/australia-fines-telegram-for-delayed-response-on-child-abuse-extremist-content-measures/): The messaging platform has been under growing scrutiny around the world since its founder Pavel Durov was placed under formal investigation in France
- [Trump Says 25% Tariffs On Canada, Mexico 'Moving Forward' On Time For March 4 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/trump-says-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-moving-forward-on-time-for-march-4-deadline/): Shortly after taking office, Trump announced duties of up to 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl.
- [Portion Of Highway Collapses In South Korea, 3 Killed, Some Injured: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/portion-of-highway-collapses-in-south-korea-3-killed-some-injured-report/): A highway overpass collapsed near Anseong-si, South Korea, killing at least three construction workers and injuring five others. A video of the incident was viral on social media.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Announces Bid For Ohio Governor Race After Quitting DOGE: 'I'm Honoured'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/vivek-ramaswamy-announces-bid-for-ohio-governor-race-after-quitting-doge-im-honoured/): Ramaswamy will face a slew of other Republicans in his bid to become the next Governor of Ohio after quitting the Elon Musk-led DOGE last month.
- [Jeffrey Sachs Says Europe Can't Defend Ukraine As Trump Cozies Up To Putin And Spars With Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/jeffrey-sachs-says-europe-cant-defend-ukraine-as-trump-cozies-up-to-putin-and-spars-with-zelensky/): American economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs says while President Trump is trying to normalize US’ relationship with Russia, it’s certain that Ukraine won’t be part of NATO. Sachs says Europe is in a state of shock and confusion over Trump’s recent tirade against Ukrainian President Zelensky, but Kyiv should get security guarantees from […]
- [After Talks With Trump, Macron Says Ukraine Peace Can't Mean 'Surrender'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/after-talks-with-trump-macron-says-ukraine-peace-cant-mean-surrender/): Trump and Macron met in the White House on the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, where they said there was progress on the idea of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
- [Trump: Putin has ‘no problem’ with European peacekeepers in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/trump-putin-has-no-problem-with-european-peacekeepers-in-ukraine/): Donald Trump told reporters he thinks Vladimir Putin would have “no problem” with European soldiers as peacekeepers.
- [MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/msf-halts-operations-in-camp-in-sudans-darfur-region-as-violence-rages/): Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate.
- [Apple announces $500bn investment in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/apple-announces-500bn-investment-in-the-us/): Move comes on heels of threats by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs that would make iPhones more expensive.
- [Special mass held for Pope Francis in Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/special-mass-held-for-pope-francis-in-rome/): A special mass was held for Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome, where officials say he showed ‘slight improvement’.
- [As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/as-israeli-tanks-roll-into-jenin-palestinians-prepare-for-lengthy-invasion/): Residents of Jenin face an uncertain future as military attacks intensify, forcing families to flee their homes.
- [Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/pope-francis-still-critical-but-shows-slight-improvement-vatican/): Vatican says pope still receiving oxygen as hospitalisation for double pneumonia nears two-week mark.
- ['Negative Role...' Russia Points To US Presence In Syria 'Without Invitation', EU Suspends Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/negative-role-russia-points-to-us-presence-in-syria-without-invitation-eu-suspends-sanctions/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that the US presence in Syria was “without any official invitation from legitimate authorities”.The European Union on Feb. 24 eased sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport and banking sectors in a bid to help the country’s reconstruction n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Champions Trophy: Ravindra’s ton guides New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/champions-trophy-ravindras-ton-guides-new-zealands-win-over-bangladesh/): Hosts Pakistan are ousted after Ravindra and Bracewell help New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Group A.
- [Hamas official says Netanyahu ‘intentionally sabotaging’ Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/hamas-official-says-netanyahu-intentionally-sabotaging-gaza-ceasefire/): Basem Naim says Israel must release 620 Palestinian prisoners as planned if ceasefire talks are to continue.
- [Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-semifinal-time-team-updates/): The Spanish football giants, one point apart in the LaLiga, face off in the first leg of the Spanish Cup semifinals.
- [Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/macron-tells-trump-europe-wants-to-secure-solid-peace-in-ukraine/): French president meets Donald Trump at the White House amid concerns in Europe over US relations, support for Ukraine.
- [Can the US and Ukraine reach a minerals deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/can-the-us-and-ukraine-reach-a-minerals-deal/): Washington is pressing Kyiv to sign away billions in mineral wealth for continued support.
- ['No Episodes Of Asthmatic Attacks; Improved Laboratory Tests': Pope's Condition Slightly Improving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/no-episodes-of-asthmatic-attacks-improved-laboratory-tests-popes-condition-slightly-improving/): Pope Francis’ condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday
- [India Abstains On UNGA Resolution Calling For De-escalation, Peaceful Resolution Of Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/india-abstains-on-unga-resolution-calling-for-de-escalation-peaceful-resolution-of-ukraine-war/): The 193-member UN General Assembly voted Monday on the draft resolution ‘Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine’ tabled by Ukraine and its European allies
- [Did Donald Trump Kiss Elon Musk’s Feet? Here's What We Know About Viral Photo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/did-donald-trump-kiss-elon-musks-feet-heres-what-we-know-about-viral-photo/): The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters cafeteria displayed an image of Trump sucking on Musk’s feet with ‘Long Live The King’ captioned over it.
- [Donald Trump Says Ukraine War Could End 'Within Weeks'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/donald-trump-says-ukraine-war-could-end-within-weeks/): President Trump suggested the Ukraine war could end “within weeks” during talks with French President Macron. Trump is discussing with Putin to end the war and major economic deals.
- [Zelensky Proposes ‘NATO in Ukraine If...', Europe Clashes With US In UN Vote On Russian Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/zelensky-proposes-nato-in-ukraine-if-europe-clashes-with-us-in-un-vote-on-russian-invasion/): Ukrainian president called for “real, lasting peace” this year as European leaders gathered for a summit in Kyiv. Ukraine marked the third anniversary of its conflict with Russia on Feb. 24 by hosting a summit for a slew of European and world leaders. Meanwhile, The United Nations General Assembly voted on Feb. 24 to reaffirm […]
- [In Big Policy Shift, US Sides With Russia On Ukraine War Resolution At UN, India Abstains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/in-big-policy-shift-us-sides-with-russia-on-ukraine-war-resolution-at-un-india-abstains/): Washington tabled another resolution, but it won only 73 votes compared to the 93 won by the Ukrainian resolution.
- ['If Someone Blames India...': Jaishankar's Message To Bangladesh Over 'Ridiculous' Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/if-someone-blames-india-jaishankars-message-to-bangladesh-over-ridiculous-claims/): S Jaishankar has sent out a word of caution to Bangladesh over its hostile behaviour lately and said that Dhaka has to decide on the kind of relationship it wants with New Delhi.
- [Donald Trump Says He's Discussing 'Major' Economic Deals With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/donald-trump-says-hes-discussing-major-economic-deals-with-putin/): Trump issued the statement after being joined by French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House for a conference call with other G7 leaders on the third anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion
- [Lebanon Tells Iran "Tired of Wars of Others” As Israeli Jets Fly Over Nasrallah Funeral In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/lebanon-tells-iran-tired-of-wars-of-others-as-israeli-jets-fly-over-nasrallah-funeral-in-beirut/): Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun told a visiting Iranian delegation that his country was “tired” of external conflicts playing out on its territory. A high-level Iranian delegation was in Beirut for the funeral of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah held on Feb. 23.“Lebanon has grown tired of the wars of others on its land,” Aoun told […]
- ['What The F*** Is He Doing?': New Book Reveals Trump’s Reaction To Elon Musk Bouncing On Stage At Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/what-the-f-is-he-doing-new-book-reveals-trumps-reaction-to-elon-musk-bouncing-on-stage-at-rally/): Michael Wolff’s book revealed Trump’s confusion over Elon Musk’s support at a rally in Butler, PA, before an assassination attempt.
- [Lebanon’s Legacy: Massacres, War & Occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/lebanons-legacy-massacres-war-occupation/): How the past continues to affect the country’s present and future.
- [“Unprecedented escalation of violence” in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/unprecedented-escalation-of-violence-in-occupied-west-bank/): “Israel is seeking to expand its control … “
- [Moment of a massive avalanche engulfing tourists in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/moment-of-a-massive-avalanche-engulfing-tourists-in-china/): Watch the dramatic moment a massive avalanche engulfs tourists as it crashes down a mountain in Yunnan, China.
- [Germany's New Chancellor Merz Gives Hope To Ukraine Amid Trump Endgame, Big Shift In Europe US Ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/germanys-new-chancellor-merz-gives-hope-to-ukraine-amid-trump-endgame-big-shift-in-europe-us-ties/): Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has been vocal about the need for Ukraine to win the war against Russia and restore its territorial integrity. He has pledged continued support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of involving Europe in negotiations to end the conflict. This stance aligns with broader European sentiments but contrasts with US […]
- [Why are Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/why-are-israeli-tanks-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israel signals escalation in its attacks on the West Bank , expelling tens of thousands of people from their homes.
- [World leaders support Ukraine at the war’s third anniversary summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/world-leaders-support-ukraine-at-the-wars-third-anniversary-summit/): Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from Kyiv as Ukrainians are marking the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [French Surgeon Who Raped 300 Patients, Mostly Children, For Over 25 Years, Accepts Most Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/french-surgeon-who-raped-300-patients-mostly-children-for-over-25-years-accepts-most-charges/): Joel Le Scouarnec, the former surgeon, is already in jail after he was found guilty in 2020 of abusing two of his nieces and two other children.
- [Iran ‘Drops 250-pound Ghaem-5 Bomb, Fires…’ Tehran To Unveil ‘Piroozan’ During Zolfaqar Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/iran-drops-250-pound-ghaem-5-bomb-fires-tehran-to-unveil-piroozan-during-zolfaqar-drills/): During the ongoing Zolfaghar 1403 joint military drill, the Iranian Navy is expected to unveil “Piroozan” hovercraft, reported Mehr News. “Piroozan” which is equipped with long-range missiles will soon be integrated into the naval combat fleet, the Iranian Navy Commander was reported to have said.Rear Admiral Shahram Irani reportedly made the announcement while addressing the […]
- [US Teen Mother Throws Newborn Out Of Paris Hotel Window With Umbilical Cord Still Attached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/us-teen-mother-throws-newborn-out-of-paris-hotel-window-with-umbilical-cord-still-attached/): French prosecutors have launched a murder investigation after the mother threw the infant from the second floor of the hotel.
- [Xi 'Happy To See' Putin’s ‘Positive Efforts’ To Defuse Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/xi-happy-to-see-putins-positive-efforts-to-defuse-ukraine-war/): Some NATO members accuse China’s Xi Jinping of being an “enabler” of the Ukraine conflict.
- [Three Dead, One Missing As Boat Sinks In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/three-dead-one-missing-as-boat-sinks-in-new-york/): The sinking happened near Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway peninsula.
- [Who is Germany’s Friedrich Merz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/who-is-germanys-friedrich-merz/): Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his centre-right CDU-CSU alliance won a majority.
- [Merz says Netanyahu will be able to visit Germany despite ICC warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/merz-says-netanyahu-will-be-able-to-visit-germany-despite-icc-warrant/): Friedrich Merz says ‘absurd’ an Israeli PM can’t visit Germany as Netanyahu faces warrant on Gaza war crime allegations.
- [Fighting in eastern DRC kills about 7,000 people since January, PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/fighting-in-eastern-drc-kills-about-7000-people-since-january-pm-says/): Judith Suminwa says more than 2,500 bodies buried without identification, ‘significant’ number of civilians among dead.
- [Three Years Of Ukraine War: Tracing Key Events Of The Biggest Conflict In Europe Since World War II | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/three-years-of-ukraine-war-tracing-key-events-of-the-biggest-conflict-in-europe-since-world-war-ii-photos/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II.
- [Sealed Rooms, Destroyed Ring: Catholic Church Prepares For A New Pope As Francis Remains Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/sealed-rooms-destroyed-ring-catholic-church-prepares-for-a-new-pope-as-francis-remains-critical/): With Pope Francis in hospital in a critical condition, battling pneumonia in both his lungs, the world is on edge about the possibility of the death of the pontiff. Pope Francis’ health has been ailing for a while and last year he had approved a stripped-down funeral for himself. Nonetheless, his death, whenever it happens, […]
- [Warmongers and authoritarians suffocating global human rights, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/warmongers-and-authoritarians-suffocating-global-human-rights-warns-un/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasises alarming human rights abuses in Ukraine, Palestine, and DRC.
- [How Europe is trying to shield Ukraine from Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/how-europe-is-trying-to-shield-ukraine-from-trump/): European leaders are in Kyiv for the anniversary of the Ukraine war while Starmer and Macron prepare to visit the US.
- [Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/charting-the-rise-of-germanys-far-right-afd-party/): The AfD doubles its vote share to 20.8 percent in weekend elections and becomes Germany’s second-largest party.
- [Israel deploys tanks in occupied West Bank, targets refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/israel-deploys-tanks-in-occupied-west-bank-targets-refugee-camps/): Israel has sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years.
- [Leader of Germany’s CDU warns of last chance for centrist politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/leader-of-germanys-cdu-warns-of-last-chance-for-centrist-politics/): The leader of Germany’s CDU said the far-right AfD’s growing support is the “last warning” for mainstream parties.
- [As Russia’s war reaches milestone, Ukrainians count their personal losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/as-russias-war-reaches-milestone-ukrainians-count-their-personal-losses/): Ukrainian survivors remember their many tragedies three years after Russia’s invasion began.
- [Pope Francis health: A timeline and what we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/pope-francis-health-a-timeline-and-what-we-know-so-far/): The pope is currently fighting pneumonia in his lungs and is also experiencing some signs of kidney failure.
- [Israel deploys tanks as assault on occupied West Bank intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/israel-deploys-tanks-as-assault-on-occupied-west-bank-intensifies/): Tanks are advancing in Jenin, and Palestinian infrastructure and livelihoods are being destroyed in the West Bank.
- [EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/eu-suspends-select-syria-sanctions-to-encourage-democratic-development/): Brussels says it seeks to encourage democracy as restrictions dealing with energy, transport and banking lifted.
- [Video: Italian fighter jets intercept American Airlines passenger plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/video-italian-fighter-jets-intercept-american-airlines-passenger-plane/): An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome after unspecified security concerns.
- [‘Nearly 100 Bombs’ Israel Releases Video of Air Raid ‘That Killed’ Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/nearly-100-bombs-israel-releases-video-of-air-raid-that-killed-hezbollah-chief-hassan-nasrallah/): The Israel Defence Forces on Feb. 23 released a video purporting to show the strikes that killed the former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last year.The footage was made public on a day when thousands of people gathered in Lebanon’s capital Beirut to attend the funeral of the slain leader n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pope Francis Resting Well On 10th Day of Hospitalisation After Mild Kidney Failure Detected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/pope-francis-resting-well-on-10th-day-of-hospitalisation-after-mild-kidney-failure-detected/): Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies on Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.
- [‘Those Who Fail To Return To Office…’: Elon Musk’s Fresh Warning To US Govt Employees Working From Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/those-who-fail-to-return-to-office-elon-musks-fresh-warning-to-us-govt-employees-working-from-home/): Elon Musk in a fresh directive said that US federal government employees will be placed on administrative leave.
- [Video: Israeli PM Netanyahu appears in court to resume corruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/video-israeli-pm-netanyahu-appears-in-court-to-resume-corruption-trial/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in court to continue testifying in his corruption trial.
- [A flawed peace deal would not end the war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/a-flawed-peace-deal-would-not-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): Western policymakers should consider what happened with the Minsk agreements when talking peace in Ukraine.
- [Far-right surges in German election but set to be frozen out of coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/far-right-surges-in-german-election-but-set-to-be-frozen-out-of-coalition/): Germany’s conservative Christian Democrats will enter coalition talks to form a government after winning the most votes.
- [German election: Who won, who lost and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/german-election-who-won-who-lost-and-whats-next/): Christian Democrats came first. But the far right and the left were the biggest gainers.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel To Temporarily Lead Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Bureau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/fbi-chief-kash-patel-to-temporarily-lead-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-explosives-bureau/): Kash Patel received support from gun rights lobby groups as he has previously championed gun rights.
- [Explosions Rocks Russian Consulate In France, As EU Leaders Reach Ukraine To Back ‘Zelensky’s Fight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/explosions-rocks-russian-consulate-in-france-as-eu-leaders-reach-ukraine-to-back-zelenskys-fight/): An explosion was heard at Russia’s Consulate in Marseille after a Molotov cocktail attack. No injuries were reported. Russia called it a “terrorist act” and urged a probe.Marking three years of war, Zelensky hailed Ukraine’s resilience. He offered to step down for NATO membership and seeks a meeting with Trump, who has criticised him.Russia launched […]
- [‘Swap All Prisoners Of War’: Zelenskyy Hopes To End Ukraine Conflict, Lays Out Condition For Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/swap-all-prisoners-of-war-zelenskyy-hopes-to-end-ukraine-conflict-lays-out-condition-for-putin/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia should release all Ukrainians and his country is ready to do the same.
- [Future of AI in focus at Web Summit Qatar 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/future-of-ai-in-focus-at-web-summit-qatar-2025/): More than 1,520 start-ups and 600 investors gather in Doha for an expanded edition of the annual Web Summit.
- [Israeli tanks enter occupied West Bank for first time in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/israeli-tanks-enter-occupied-west-bank-for-first-time-in-decades/): Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in the West Bank over the past month.
- [Video: Netanyahu heckled while showing photos of Bibas family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/24/video-netanyahu-heckled-while-showing-photos-of-bibas-family/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled during a speech as he held up a picture of the Bibas family members.
- [Axed USAID Employees Given ‘15-Minute Time Slots’ To Clear Their Desks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/axed-usaid-employees-given-15-minute-time-slots-to-clear-their-desks/): Employees were given strict directives for removing their belongings from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington where the agency is headquartered.
- [Golden Statues, Skyscrapers, Bikinis: US President Shares AI Video Of Post-War 'Trump Gaza' | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/golden-statues-skyscrapers-bikinis-us-president-shares-ai-video-of-post-war-trump-gaza-israel/): President Donald Trump plans to turn Gaza into a “riviera of the Middle East” and now he’s sharing his vision through an AI-generated video. The clip released by the US President on his Truth Social account, shows golden statues of Trump in the middle of a city filled with skyscrapers, his entrepreneur buddy Elon Musk […]
- ["Arms Without Ideology Are ironware" North Korea's Kim Visits Military Academy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/arms-without-ideology-are-ironware-north-koreas-kim-visits-military-academy/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited military academies, urging a strong, modern army. He inspected Kang Kon Military Academy after sending troops to aid Russia’s war. Kim emphasized ideology, loyalty, and mastering advanced weapons. South Korea suspects his inspections may signal plans to deploy more troops to Russia. n18oc_crux
- [‘Propaganda lessons for everyone’: Russia’s wartime curriculum exposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/propaganda-lessons-for-everyone-russias-wartime-curriculum-exposed/): A new film reveals how Moscow’s overhauled syllabus is influencing a generation of young Russians.
- [Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/is-the-us-ukraine-mineral-deal-a-win-win-agreement/): Ukraine agrees to grant the US access to its mineral wealth.
- [Bosnia court sentences Serb leader Dodik to one year in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/bosnia-court-sentences-serb-leader-dodik-to-one-year-in-jail/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/rwanda-slams-uk-sanctions-over-dr-congo-violence/): Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’.
- [India Australia Relations | We Are Boosting Economic Ties With India, Says Australian PM  Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/india-australia-relations-we-are-boosting-economic-ties-with-india-says-australian-pm-albanese/): | Australia’s relationship with India is stronger, deeper and more important than ever, we are boosting economic ties with India: Australian PM Anthony Albanese n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Hong Kong To Slash 10,000 Civil Service Jobs, Boost Spending In AI To Tackle Deficit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/hong-kong-to-slash-10000-civil-service-jobs-boost-spending-in-ai-to-tackle-deficit/): Hong Kong announces job cuts, tax hikes and AI funding as property slump and geopolitical tensions strain its financial reserves.
- [Sydney Nurse Charged After Allegedly Refusing To Treat Israelis In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/sydney-nurse-charged-after-allegedly-refusing-to-treat-israelis-in-viral-video/): Sarah Abu Lebdeh and Ahmed Rashid Nadir were suspended from an Australian hospital after they refused to treat Israelis and the latter suggested he killed Israelis.
- [Hamas to Swap 4 Hostage Bodies for Prisoners as Bibi Sends Team for Talks, Egypt Rejects Gaza Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/hamas-to-swap-4-hostage-bodies-for-prisoners-as-bibi-sends-team-for-talks-egypt-rejects-gaza-role/): Hamas has agreed to hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages on 27 February in exchange for the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, according to two Hamas officials. The exchange is set to take place through Egypt, with reports indicating that it will be conducted simultaneously. The agreement resolves the delayed release of […]
- [US, Russia Diplomats To Meet In Istanbul To Address Embassy Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/us-russia-diplomats-to-meet-in-istanbul-to-address-embassy-issues/): Russian foreign minister Lavrov said diplomats will discuss “systemic problems” in the operation of their two countries’ embassies when diplomats from both nations meet in Turkey.
- [18 Killed, 31 Injured As Bus Overturns In Eastern Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/18-killed-31-injured-as-bus-overturns-in-eastern-thailand/): The accident occurred in Prachinburi province during an overnight journey from northern Thailand to coastal Rayong province for a municipal study tour.
- [Bangladesh Army Chief Upset With Yunus Regime Over Law & Order Mess, Pak Meddling: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/bangladesh-army-chief-upset-with-yunus-regime-over-law-order-mess-pak-meddling-sources-to-news18/): There is apprehension within the army about potential interference from the Pakistan army through political proxies, a scenario that senior commanders strongly oppose
- [‘Belly Dance, Dollar Bill Raining…’ Trump Shares Vision of Gaza “Riviera” in AI Generated Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/belly-dance-dollar-bill-raining-trump-shares-vision-of-gaza-riviera-in-ai-generated-video/): Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform showcasing what appears to be a vision of Gaza under his proposed plan. n18oc_crux
- [Canada already is America’s 51st state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/canada-already-is-americas-51st-state/): And that is thanks to a political elite that did not heed prescient warnings.
- [Trump Hints Zelensky May Sign “Big” US-ukraine Minerals Deal Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-hints-zelensky-may-sign-big-us-ukraine-minerals-deal-soon/): Trump hints that Ukrainian President Zelensky may soon sign a significant US-Ukraine minerals deal. n18oc_crux
- [Migrants Deported From US, Including 16 Minors, Arrive In Costa Rica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/migrants-deported-from-us-including-16-minors-arrive-in-costa-rica/): A flight carrying migrants, including 16 minors, deported from the U.S. landed in Costa Rica on February 25., , , , , , , n18oc_crux
- [Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Cards’ To Replace EB-5 Investor Visas | US News | Migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trumps-5-million-gold-cards-to-replace-eb-5-investor-visas-us-news-migration/): Trump plans to introduce $5 million “Gold Cards” to replace the EB-5 investor visas, offering a path to U.S. residency. n18oc_crux
- [Trump Latest News | Donald Trump’s AI Vision Of ‘Gaza’ Features A Saddam-Like Statue | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-latest-news-donald-trumps-ai-vision-of-gaza-features-a-saddam-like-statue-news18/): Donald Trump’s AI vision of ‘Gaza’ features a Saddam-like statue, Elon Musk showering dollars, and a sunbath with Israel’s PM n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indian-Origin Singaporean Minister, Colleague File Defamation Lawsuits Against Bloomberg News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/indian-origin-singaporean-minister-colleague-file-defamation-lawsuits-against-bloomberg-news/): Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said a report filed by Bloomberg News on Singapore real estate that mentioned them by name was libellous.
- [‘You’re Not My Boss’: US Senator Slams Elon Musk’s Productivity Rule On X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/youre-not-my-boss-us-senator-slams-elon-musks-productivity-rule-on-x/): Senator Tina Smith criticized Elon Musk’s directive for federal employees to report weekly, stating he isn’t her boss. While President Trump supports Musk, the Office of Personnel Management clarified that compliance is optional
- [Trump’s ‘gold’ visa: Who qualifies, what it costs and why it’s divisive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trumps-gold-visa-who-qualifies-what-it-costs-and-why-its-divisive/): Foreigners will soon be able to buy US residency – and a pathway to citizenship – for about $5m, Trump says.
- [‘Designed to humiliate’: Israel’s torture of Gaza’s healthcare workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/designed-to-humiliate-israels-torture-of-gazas-healthcare-workers/): A PHRI report says healthcare workers are arbitrarily detained, humiliated, and sexually and psychologically abused.
- [Hamas says deal reached with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/hamas-says-deal-reached-with-israel-to-release-more-than-600-palestinians/): The prisoners will be released in the coming days after Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives.
- [Imposing tariffs on China will not help resolve the US fentanyl crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/imposing-tariffs-on-china-will-not-help-resolve-the-us-fentanyl-crisis/): The tariffs are violating basic principles of the WTO and undermining international and bilateral cooperation.
- [State of emergency declared after power cut chaos in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/state-of-emergency-declared-after-power-cut-chaos-in-chile/): A power outage plunged much of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.
- [When is Ramadan 2025, and how is the moon sighted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/when-is-ramadan-2025-and-how-is-the-moon-sighted/): For most countries, the first day of fasting is likely to be March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon.
- [This Neighbouring Country Is Mulling Lowering Legal Age For Marriage To 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/this-neighbouring-country-is-mulling-lowering-legal-age-for-marriage-to-18/): China is considering lowering the legal marriage age to 18 to combat population decline. Lawmakers propose to remove birth rate restrictions and introduce incentives for marriage and childbirth
- [Who Is Amy Gleason, The Acting Head Of DOGE Appointed By White House?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/who-is-amy-gleason-the-acting-head-of-doge-appointed-by-white-house/): The White House identified Amy Gleason as the acting leader of DOGE, which has been pushing agencies to fire employees, cancel contracts and make other budget cuts
- [Israel bombs ‘military targets’ in southern Syria, outside Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/israel-bombs-military-targets-in-southern-syria-outside-damascus/): The Israeli military conducts air raids on what it described as military bases and command centres.
- [Israeli forces fire tear gas canister at cameraman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/israeli-forces-fire-tear-gas-canister-at-cameraman/): A journalist covering an Israeli raid in Nablus in the occupied West Bank was filming as a soldier fired a tear gas
- [Tour bus crash in eastern Thailand kills at least 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/tour-bus-crash-in-eastern-thailand-kills-at-least-18/): The bus carrying 49 people overturns after brake failure, leaving 23 others injured, say officials.
- [A day at the beach for displaced Rohingya children in Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/a-day-at-the-beach-for-displaced-rohingya-children-in-malaysia/): On the island of Langkawi, lessons go beyond the confines of the classroom, and teaching continues even at the beach.
- ['Trump Gaza No. 1': US President's AI Video Foresees Netanyahu In Bikini, Musk & Money, Dance Club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-gaza-no-1-us-presidents-ai-video-foresees-netanyahu-in-bikini-musk-money-dance-club/): The video which the US President has shared on his Truth Social platform reimagines the strip as a beachfront city with Tesla-filled streets named ‘Trump Gaza’.
- [VFS Global Launches AI-Powered Chatbot To Enhance UK Visa Support For Travellers In 141 Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/vfs-global-launches-ai-powered-chatbot-to-enhance-uk-visa-support-for-travellers-in-141-countries/): The AI-powered chatbot uses advanced Generative AI technology to offer human-like, conversational support, available through both voice and text commands
- [Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/reflections-on-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.
- [Video: Military plane crashes in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/video-military-plane-crashes-in-sudan/): Sources in Sudan say several people have been killed after a military plane crashed into a residential area.
- [Counting the climate cost of AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/counting-the-climate-cost-of-ai/): What’s the hidden climate cost of AI?
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,098](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1098/): Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/colonising-africa-what-happened-at-the-berlin-conference-of-1884-1885/): This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.
- [South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/south-korea-birthrate-rises-for-the-first-time-in-nine-years/): The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.
- [Returning to the front line in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/returning-to-the-front-line-in-ukraine/): Displaced Ukrainians must choose between scarce resources in exile or unsafe frontline areas with inadequate services.
- [Several feared killed as Sudan army plane crashes near capital Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/several-feared-killed-as-sudan-army-plane-crashes-near-capital-khartoum/): Deadly crash, attributed by sources to technical reasons, comes as military makes advances in central Sudan against RSF.
- [A Gaza mother’s heartbreak as her son’s release is postponed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/a-gaza-mothers-heartbreak-as-her-sons-release-is-postponed/): On Saturday, Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, plunging Najat into despair. Yet her hope lives on.
- [Scientists Concerned Over US' Stark Absence At Key Climate Change Meet In China, After Paris Withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/scientists-concerned-over-us-stark-absence-at-key-climate-change-meet-in-china-after-paris-withdrawal/): The US withdrawal from IPCC efforts may lead to decrease in financial support for the UN body, which brings world’s best scientists together to assess the latest science on climate change.
- [Tulsi Gabbard To Fire Over 100 Intelligence Officers For 'Obscene, Pornographic' NSA Chat Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/tulsi-gabbard-to-fire-over-100-intelligence-officers-for-obscene-pornographic-nsa-chat-messages/): Tulsi Gabbard has directed to terminate over 100 intelligence officers for their participation in the sexually explicit messages in the NSA chatrooms.
- [Trump Administration Unveils Plan for Illegal Immigrant Registry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-administration-unveils-plan-for-illegal-immigrant-registry/): Washington (AP) The Trump administration is creating a registry for all people who are in the United States illegally, and those who don’t self-report could face fines or prosecution, immigration officials announced on Tuesday..
- [Petition to strip Musk of Canadian citizenship gathers 280,000 signatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/petition-to-strip-musk-of-canadian-citizenship-gathers-280000-signatures/): Parliamentary petition accuses tech billionaire of acting against the national interest of Canada.
- [Chile declares state of emergency as outage plunges country into darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/chile-declares-state-of-emergency-as-outage-plunges-country-into-darkness/): Chilean authorities say largest power outage in years caused by transmission line failure.
- ['Idea Was To Spread The Word': Couple's Exhibition On Hindu Persecution In Bangladesh In Spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/idea-was-to-spread-the-word-couples-exhibition-on-hindu-persecution-in-bangladesh-in-spotlight/): NSA Ajit Doval attended the exhibition on the first day which, the curators say, sends a message to Dhaka that the government is taking minority persecution seriously
- [Nurse in Australia charged over video about killing Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/nurse-in-australia-charged-over-video-about-killing-israelis/): Police charge 26-year-old woman over video that prompted widespread condemnation.
- [Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-administration-says-it-will-take-control-of-white-house-press-pool/): The White House Correspondents’ Association says move ‘tears at the independence of a free press’ in the US.
- [Key takeaways from Syria’s National Dialogue conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/key-takeaways-from-syrias-national-dialogue-conference/): Syria’s National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution – but few details emerge after a day of workshops.
- [Trump Announces ‘Gold Card’, New Pathway To Citizenship For Rich Immigrants | How Much Will It Cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-announces-gold-card-new-pathway-to-citizenship-for-rich-immigrants-how-much-will-it-cost/): Donald Trump has announced a new “Gold Card” as a pathway to the US citizenship for the “wealthy people”. The scheme is expected to be launched in two weeks.
- [‘Truce Deal Could Happen…’: After Meeting Trump, Macron Reveals Endgame In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/truce-deal-could-happen-after-meeting-trump-macron-reveals-endgame-in-ukraine/): After meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Monday, the French leader said that that world leaders — including Trump — should nevertheless be “careful” in negotiating with Russia.
- [Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to sign ‘very big’ deal on rare earths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-says-ukraines-zelenskyy-to-sign-very-big-deal-on-rare-earths/): US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement on Friday.
- [Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/barcelona-and-atletico-madrid-share-eight-goal-copa-del-rey-thriller/): Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
- [Russia reaffirms opposition to European troops in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/russia-reaffirms-opposition-to-european-troops-in-ukraine/): Russia has said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, even if they operated under a different flag.
- [US judge issues deadline for Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-judge-issues-deadline-for-trump-administration-to-pay-foreign-aid-funds/): The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen.
- [Apple shareholders vote against pressure to scrap diversity policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/apple-shareholders-vote-against-pressure-to-scrap-diversity-policies/): The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have rolled back DEI initiatives recently.
- [How will Germany’s new government deal with the challenges ahead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/how-will-germanys-new-government-deal-with-the-challenges-ahead/): Europe’s biggest economy faces multiple difficulties at home and abroad.
- [DOGE staffers offer group resignation in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/doge-staffers-offer-group-resignation-in-order-to-not-legitimise-musk/): A group of 21 US federal workers issued a resignation letter saying DOGE risked compromising sensitive government data.
- [UN biodiversity talks resume with dispute over funding topping the agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/un-biodiversity-talks-resume-with-dispute-over-funding-topping-the-agenda/): Annual conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year resumes in Rome with nations sparring over money.
- [Southwest airliner aborts landing to avoid collision at Chicago airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/southwest-airliner-aborts-landing-to-avoid-collision-at-chicago-airport/): A Southwest Airlines jet aborted its landing in Chicago as a smaller jet crossed the runway in front it.
- [US consumer confidence dives, posts biggest drop in 3.5 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-consumer-confidence-dives-posts-biggest-drop-in-3-5-years/): Tariffs on imports, mass firings of federal workers are some of the issues taking a toll on consumer psyche.
- [Aid freezes and withdrawals leave Sudan’s needy battling famine alone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/aid-freezes-and-withdrawals-leave-sudans-needy-battling-famine-alone/): US aid freeze shuts Sudan’s food kitchens, deepening famine as millions face acute hunger and displacement.
- [World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 mascot name revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/world-athletics-championships-tokyo-25-mascot-name-revealed/): The organising committee of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 revealed the official mascot name, Riku One.
- [Starmer To Boost UK Defence Spending To Cold War Levels In Message To Trump Ahead Of Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/starmer-to-boost-uk-defence-spending-to-cold-war-levels-in-message-to-trump-ahead-of-visit/): UK PM Starmer said in the wake of recent developments with regards to Trump and Ukraine, Europe and UK must do more for their own defence.
- [Passenger Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision With Private Jet In Chicago | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/passenger-flight-narrowly-avoids-collision-with-private-jet-in-chicago-video/): The Southwest plane was forced to abort landing at Midway due to a jet on runway.
- [UN Adopts Neutral Stance On Russia-Ukraine War, Allies Tell Kyiv 'You Are Not Alone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/un-adopts-neutral-stance-on-russia-ukraine-war-allies-tell-kyiv-you-are-not-alone/): Dozens of countries rallied behind Ukraine at a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, a day after the U.N. Security Council adopted a U.S.drafted resolution that takes a neutral stance on the conflict.
- [Vatican Breaks Century-Old Taboos To Discuss Ailing Pope's Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/vatican-breaks-century-old-taboos-to-discuss-ailing-popes-health/): For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope’s health. As leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, the pope is a revered spiritual figure. Talking about his earthly health was profane.
- [Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/iran-rules-out-direct-talks-with-us-while-trump-exerts-maximum-pressure/): Iran’s foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.
- [61-Year-Old Woman Fakes UK Citizenship Test For 13 Men, Women Wearing Wigs, Disguises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/61-year-old-woman-fakes-uk-citizenship-test-for-13-men-women-wearing-wigs-disguises/): Josephine Maurice, 61, took tests for more than a dozen foreigners between June 2022 and August 2023.
- [Mountain Shaped Like A Dog’s Head Turns Chinese Town Into Tourist Destination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/mountain-shaped-like-a-dogs-head-turns-chinese-town-into-tourist-destination/): Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan’s photo of “Puppy Mountain” went viral across China, with many finding the mountain “magical and cute”.
- [Russia praises US votes in UN siding with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/russia-praises-us-votes-in-un-siding-with-russia/): The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, praises the United States for siding with Russia in two votes at the UN.
- [As Trump Ups The Ante, White House Official Suggests Kicking Canada Out Of Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/as-trump-ups-the-ante-white-house-official-suggests-kicking-canada-out-of-five-eyes-intelligence-alliance/): The development comes amid Trump targeting Canada with tariffs and teasing that he would want to annex the neighbouring country.
- [Cricket experts berate Pakistan’s Champions Trophy exit, loss to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/cricket-experts-berate-pakistans-champions-trophy-exit-loss-to-india/): Pakistan’s loss to India has left fans and former players wondering if their team can ever match their archrivals.
- [Bridge collapses in South Korea, killing four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/bridge-collapses-in-south-korea-killing-four/): At least four people were killed and six injured after a bridge that’s part of a highway under construction collapsed.
- [Witches of Bucha: Ukraine’s women protecting the skies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/witches-of-bucha-ukraines-women-protecting-the-skies/): “No one invites us here to cook borscht or make a pie. We are just here to work with weapons that kill.”
- [Ukraine’s Artists: Protest & Resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/ukraines-artists-protest-resilience/): On The Stream, we look at how Ukrainians harness art as a powerful tool of protest and resistance during wartime.
- [‘Wormy’ Philippine delicacy could hold key to better human antibiotics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/wormy-philippine-delicacy-could-hold-key-to-better-human-antibiotics/): The tamilok is best known as a slimy Philippine delicacy, but scientists see possible health benefits.
- [Elon Musk Claims Democrats ‘Want To Kill’ Him For Exposing Financial Mismanagement In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/elon-musk-claims-democrats-want-to-kill-him-for-exposing-financial-mismanagement-in-us/): Elon Musk said that Democrats are attacking him because he wants to expose financial mismanagement while responding to a separate post.
- [Ukrainian parliament affirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/ukrainian-parliament-affirms-zelenskyys-legitimacy/): The 268 parliament members present on Tuesday voted unanimously in support of the Ukrainian president.
- [UK to hike defence spending and cut aid budget, Starmer says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/uk-to-hike-defence-spending-and-cut-aid-budget-starmer-says/): British prime minister Keir Starmer’s announcement comes prior to his trip to the United States later this week.
- [Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy match abandoned due to rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/australia-vs-south-africa-champions-trophy-match-abandoned-due-to-rain/): Both teams have three points each after their two group games, ahead of Afghanistan and England, who play on Wednesday.
- [Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/babies-die-from-cold-in-gaza-as-israel-prevents-entry-of-mobile-homes/): At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.
- [The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/the-colonial-partition-that-keeps-cameroon-split-along-artificial-lines/): A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/russia-ukraine-war-how-the-us-position-has-changed-on-un-resolutions/): The US vote against Ukraine and Europe’s UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration.
- [Six children die of hypothermia amid freezing conditions in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/six-children-die-of-hypothermia-amid-freezing-conditions-in-gaza/): The deaths come amid a harsh cold snap in Gaza and Israel’s blocking of shelter from entering the enclave.
- [US votes with Russia in UN session on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/us-votes-with-russia-in-un-session-on-ukraine-war/): The US sided with Russia on two UN votes on the Ukraine war, going against its European allies.
- [How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/how-the-us-spends-taxpayer-money-as-musk-led-doge-seeks-cuts/): Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump’s tax cut pledge will make Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.
- [Bangladesh Army Chief Worried About Possible Coup? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/bangladesh-army-chief-worried-about-possible-coup-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources told News18 that General Waqar-uz-Zaman is alluding to the prevailing situation and feels the country is being manipulated by external hands
- [Bangladesh The Target As Pakistan’s Proxy War Against India Shifts To New Front | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/bangladesh-the-target-as-pakistans-proxy-war-against-india-shifts-to-new-front-exclusive/): Intelligence agencies have raised an alarm about the ISI’s evolving tactics, which center around weaponising Rohingya refugees and radical elements within Bangladesh to destabilise India
- [Hospitalised Pope Francis ‘Alert’, Holds Meeting With Vatican Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/hospitalised-pope-francis-alert-holds-meeting-with-vatican-officials/): Pope Francis spent 12 days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital marking the longest hospital stay in his papacy which has spanned over 12 years.
- [Probe Launched After Fake AI Video Of Trump Sucking Musk’s Toes Cast On Govt Office Screens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/probe-launched-after-fake-ai-video-of-trump-sucking-musks-toes-cast-on-govt-office-screens/): The videos were broadcast on TV monitors placed inside the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- [‘City-Killer’ Asteroid’s Chances Of Hitting Earth Now Down To 0.0001%, European Space Body Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/city-killer-asteroids-chances-of-hitting-earth-now-down-to-0-0001-european-space-body-says/): The European Space Agency (ESA) said the threat level on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale was now at zero.
- [Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/sudan-army-allies-intentionally-targeting-civilians-hrw/): A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.
- [Children in Gaza go back to school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/children-in-gaza-go-back-to-school/): Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.
- [Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/25/syrias-interim-president-launches-dialogue-on-political-transition/): Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.
- [This Law Is A Threat To Japan's Royal Family, Why Can’t Princesses Inherit The Throne?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/this-law-is-a-threat-to-japans-royal-family-why-cant-princesses-inherit-the-throne/): The Japanese imperial family faces a crisis due to a male-only succession law. With only Prince Hisahito as heir, the lack of male successors threatens the monarchy’s future
- [US Intelligence Officers' Inappropriate Chat Exposed, Leads To Mass Dismissal Of 100 Officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/us-intelligence-officers-inappropriate-chat-exposed-leads-to-mass-dismissal-of-100-officers/): US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said that the messages and posts depict officers engaging in inappropriate behaviour. The inappropriate chat activity was initially exposed by journalist Christopher Rufo
- ["EU Was Formed To Screw The US" Angry Europe Warns Of 'Reactions' As Trump Threatens 25% Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/eu-was-formed-to-screw-the-us-angry-europe-warns-of-reactions-as-trump-threatens-25-tariff/): US President Trump during his cabinet meeting on Feb 26 threatened to impose a 25% tariff on European Commision. The US president claimed that the 27-country bloc was formed to “screw the US” Meanwhile, EU has vowed to respond “firmly and immediately” to “unjustified” trade barriers n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Hamas Returns Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages to Israel for Over 600 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/hamas-returns-bodies-of-4-israeli-hostages-to-israel-for-over-600-palestinians/): Hamas handed over four Israeli hostages’ bodies at Kerem Shalom Crossing with Egyptian mediation on February 27. Israel freed 642 Palestinian detainees as part of the ceasefire deal. Hamas signaled readiness for second-phase talks, while the US demanded the immediate return of all 59 remaining hostages, including five Americans. n18oc_crux
- [China’s youth face growing job crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/chinas-youth-face-growing-job-crisis/): 101 East meets the job seekers caught up in China’s youth unemployment crisis.
- [Video: Ramadan in Gaza after more than a year of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/video-ramadan-in-gaza-after-more-than-a-year-of-war/): Muslims in Gaza have been preparing what they can for the coming holy month of Ramadan.
- [Trump Claims “Putin Will Make Concessions” as Zelensky Seeks US Security Guarantee for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-claims-putin-will-make-concessions-as-zelensky-seeks-us-security-guarantee-for-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on February 28 to sign a “very big agreement” on rare earth minerals. Zelensky described the deal as “preliminary” and clarified that Ukraine would allocate some revenue to a jointly controlled US fund. He insisted that the final agreement does not impose […]
- [‘Middle Class Can’t Even Afford’: Indian-Origin Visa Expert On Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/middle-class-cant-even-afford-indian-origin-visa-expert-on-trumps-gold-card-offer/): The new visa program, which offers residency permit for $5 million, aims to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and open a new pathway to US citizenship for high-net-worth individuals.
- [Trump Says the European Union Was Formed “to Screw the US”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-says-the-european-union-was-formed-to-screw-the-us/): US President Donald Trump claimed the European Union was created to counter the United States, stating it was formed “to screw the United States.” He also announced 25 percent tariffs on EU products and dismissed Ukraine’s NATO membership aspirations during a cabinet meeting. n18oc_crux
- [Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/austria-eyes-new-coalition-government-that-excludes-far-right-freedom-party/): Conservative People’s Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos to present a ‘common programme’ after deal.
- [Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-and-wife-found-dead-at-home/): The actor best known for his role in The French Connection has died; foul play is not suspected.
- [Hama: A rebellious Syrian town that can finally mourn the Assad massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/hama-a-rebellious-syrian-town-that-can-finally-mourn-the-assad-massacre/): The city can finally mourn the tens of thousands of victims of Hafez al-Assad and the massacre he ordered 43 years ago.
- [It’s regular old racism, not ‘Hinduphobia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/its-regular-old-racism-not-hinduphobia/): Trump’s Hindu nationalist supporters are refusing to accept the apparent anti-Indian racism of his base.
- [Inequality, corruption and police brutality in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/inequality-corruption-and-police-brutality-in-kenya/): Mehdi Hasan debates Kimani Ichung’wah on Kenya’s crackdown on dissent and the future of Ruto’s leadership.
- [The tobacco epidemic is still one of the world’s deadliest threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/the-tobacco-epidemic-is-still-one-of-the-worlds-deadliest-threats/): WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control remains as relevant today as it did when it entered into force 20 years ago.
- [Andrew Tate Heads To US As Romania Lifts Travel Ban Amid Trafficking Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/andrew-tate-heads-to-us-as-romania-lifts-travel-ban-amid-trafficking-probe/): Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have left for the U.S. after a travel ban on them was lifted, an official said Thursday.
- [North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korea says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/north-korea-has-sent-more-troops-to-russia-south-korea-says/): South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says it is assessing size of Pyongyang’s deployment to the war in Ukraine.
- [China Conducts Naval Drill Video Showing “Many” Warships, Spooks Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/china-conducts-naval-drill-video-showing-many-warships-spooks-taiwan/): China’s military released a video of warships conducting “high-intensity” drills at sea. The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command confirmed “round-the-clock, multi-subject, combat-oriented training.” New Zealand’s foreign minister raised concerns over China’s live-fire drills. Taiwan reported increased Chinese military activity but detected no live-fire exercises near its southwestern coast. n18oc_crux
- [Hamas Hands Over Coffins of Four Hostages as Israel Frees Hundreds of Palestinians, Trump Fumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/hamas-hands-over-coffins-of-four-hostages-as-israel-frees-hundreds-of-palestinians-trump-fumes/): Hamas handed over the coffins of four Israeli hostages on 27 February, followed by the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners to the West Bank and Gaza. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office confirmed receiving the bodies of “four fallen hostages” at the Kerem Shalom Crossing with “Egyptian mediation”. The remains, believed to be those of Itzik […]
- [‘If India Makes A Peace Proposal…’ Russian Ambassador Lauds Delhi’s ‘Consistent Approach’ On War With Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/if-india-makes-a-peace-proposal-russian-ambassador-lauds-delhis-consistent-approach-on-war-with-ukraine/): In an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov lauded India’s stand, showing a positive attitude towards dialogue and diplomacy in the conflict
- [Vietnam court jails journalist Huy Duc for 30 months over Facebook posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/vietnam-court-jails-journalist-huy-duc-for-30-months-over-facebook-posts/): Huy Duc worked for influential state-run newspapers before authoring a popular blog critical of country’s leaders.
- [Video captures suspected Israeli drone strike on car in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/video-captures-suspected-israeli-drone-strike-on-car-in-lebanon/): A security camera in eastern Lebanon captured the moments a car was hit in a suspected Israeli drone attack.
- [Germany’s youth vote influenced by “TikTok & Multiple Crises”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/germanys-youth-vote-influenced-by-tiktok-multiple-crises/): Carl Muhlbach, FiscalFuture’s director, on why young German voters back the far right or left-wing parties.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,099](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1099/): Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/palestinians-released-by-israel-show-signs-of-torture-starvation-2/): Palestinians say they witnessed ‘torture, beating, humiliation’ in Israeli jails.
- ['I Should Never Curse': JP Morgan CEO Apologises For Offensive Remarks On Work-From-Home Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/i-should-never-curse-jp-morgan-ceo-apologises-for-offensive-remarks-on-work-from-home-policies/): The controversy began when an employee raised a concern about a petition signed by over 1,000 JP Morgan employees calling for the continuation of the company’s hybrid work model
- [Indian Student In Coma After Brain Surgery In US; Family Urgently Seeks Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/indian-student-in-coma-after-brain-surgery-in-us-family-urgently-seeks-visa/): The family has sought the Centre’s help in getting visa, citing the urgency of the situation. The Indian student met with an accident in California.
- [Iran’s government hits out at crypto again as currency freefalls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/irans-government-hits-out-at-crypto-again-as-currency-freefalls/): Iran appears poised to impose new levels of control and oversight into crypto amid deteriorating economic conditions.
- [Who Is Kshitij Tyagi? Diplomat Who Called Pakistan A 'Failed State' At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/who-is-kshitij-tyagi-diplomat-who-called-pakistan-a-failed-state-at-un/): Tyagi delivered a sharp retort to Pakistan after it raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at the multilateral global organisation
- [‘Talented People Forced To…’: Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Will Allow US Firms To Hire Indian Graduates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/talented-people-forced-to-trumps-gold-card-will-allow-us-firms-to-hire-indian-graduates/): Trump’s new gold card programme is being presented as a premium version of the existing Green Card, providing long-term residency and a route to citizenship
- [‘Pakistan A Failed State, Surviving On International Aids’: India Takes Down Neighbour At UN |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pakistan-a-failed-state-surviving-on-international-aids-india-takes-down-neighbour-at-un-news18/): India on Thursday slammed Pakistan at the seventh meeting of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), stating that the country was a “failed state” that was surviving on international handouts.Kshitij Tyagi, India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, said that the Pakistani leadership was spreading falsehoods dictated by their […]
- [US cutting foreign aid budgets by more than 90%, Trump administration says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/us-cutting-foreign-aid-budgets-by-more-than-90-trump-administration-says/): US State Department says overseas development and aid programmes to be cut by $54bn.
- [EU-India Relations To Get Shot In the Arm With Historic Two-Day Visit By European Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/eu-india-relations-to-get-shot-in-the-arm-with-historic-two-day-visit-by-european-commission/): This marks the first time that a representative from each of EU’s 27 member countries will visit India together along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- [Donald Trump Begins First Cabinet Meet With Prayer, Discusses Russia War, Tariffs | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/donald-trump-begins-first-cabinet-meet-with-prayer-discusses-russia-war-tariffs-watch/): Trump’s first cabinet meeting of his second term began with a prayer. Videos showed him bowing his head in prayer alongside key cabinet members at the White House.
- [‘Yunus Represents Uprising, Not Jamat’: Student Leader Resigns From Bangladesh Interim Govt, To Float Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/yunus-represents-uprising-not-jamat-student-leader-resigns-from-bangladesh-interim-govt-to-float-party/): A key student leader, who was the part of the group that led the protest against Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the interim government in Bangladesh and announced to float new political party.
- [Hamas Reacts To Trump's AI Video Of Gaza As Luxury Resort: 'Looking Forward To The Day...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/hamas-reacts-to-trumps-ai-video-of-gaza-as-luxury-resort-looking-forward-to-the-day/): Donald Trump AI Video: The video begins with scenes of people, including gunmen, walking through the ruins of heavily damaged streets, then quickly transitions to images of development and then beachside luxury.
- [Meghan Markle Deletes ‘Cringe’ BTS Video, Only To Reupload It On Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/meghan-markle-deletes-cringe-bts-video-only-to-reupload-it-on-instagram/): Meghan Markle deleted a behind-the-scenes video from her upcoming Netflix series featuring husband Prince Harry but reuploaded it on Instagram a few hours back.
- [US reports first measles death since 2015](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/us-reports-first-measles-death-since-2015/): School-aged child dies in Texas amid outbreak concentrated among followers of Christian sect.
- [At Trump's First Cabinet Meet, Elon Musk Says He's Getting ‘A Lot Of Death Threats’ Due To DOGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/at-trumps-first-cabinet-meet-elon-musk-says-hes-getting-a-lot-of-death-threats-due-to-doge/): Elon Musk attended the first cabinet meeting of Trump 2.0 and said that he has been getting “a lot of death threats” for the work he is doing in DOGE.
- [‘Want To Keep Everyone Who Is Essential’: Musk On ‘What You Did Last Week’ Email To Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/want-to-keep-everyone-who-is-essential-musk-on-what-you-did-last-week-email-to-employees/): Elon Musk said that he follows Commander-in-Chief President Donald Trump’s instructions and the latter had given his nod to sending the email to the federal employees.
- [Starlink test: Can Pakistan patch up with Elon Musk after UK grooming spat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/starlink-test-can-pakistan-patch-up-with-elon-musk-after-uk-grooming-spat/): Is Pakistan’s delay in approving Starlink’s licence due to national security interests or political concerns?
- [‘Pakistan A Failed State, Surviving On International Aids’: India Takes Down Neighbour At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pakistan-a-failed-state-surviving-on-international-aids-india-takes-down-neighbour-at-un/): India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday, calling it a “failed state” which is reliant on the international aides for its survival.
- [EU Was Born To 'Screw' US, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/eu-was-born-to-screw-us-says-trump/): Trump’s month back in the White House has been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies, with the United States abruptly shifting gears on support for Ukraine and Germany’s likely next leader urging Europe to seek take greater control of its own defense.
- [Trump Administration Slashes 90% Of USAID Contracts, Cuts $60 Billion In Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-administration-slashes-90-of-usaid-contracts-cuts-60-billion-in-foreign-aid/): The cuts detailed by the administration would leave few surviving USAID projects for advocates to try to save in what are ongoing court battles with the administration.
- [Apple Rolls Out Fix For Bug That Made IPhone’s Dictation Feature Autocorrect 'Racist' To 'Trump'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/apple-rolls-out-fix-for-bug-that-made-iphones-dictation-feature-autocorrect-racist-to-trump/): The company acknowledged the glitch that it said was causing its system to incorrectly suggest the word “Trump” when users spoke words with “r” consonants
- [Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU, claims bloc was formed to ‘screw’ US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-threatens-25-tariffs-on-eu-claims-bloc-was-formed-to-screw-us/): European Commission says it will react ‘firmly and immediately’ against unjustified trade barriers.
- [Who Is Amy Gleason? White House Names 'Acting Administrator' Of DOGE Amid Musk's Email Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/who-is-amy-gleason-white-house-names-acting-administrator-of-doge-amid-musks-email-storm/): After a federal judge asked if billionaire Elon Musk is the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, a Justice department lawyer said “I don’t have any information beyond he’s a close adviser to the president.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said “the President tasked Elon Musk to oversee the DOGE effort,” but she […]
- [Trump Confirms Zelenskyy's Visit To Washington Amid Talks On US Access To Ukrainian Minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-confirms-zelenskyys-visit-to-washington-amid-talks-on-us-access-to-ukrainian-minerals/): Discussions surrounding the deal that would grant the United States preferential access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for US support were fraught.
- [First Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire Is About To End, What Comes Next Is Uncertain As Israel & Hamas Spar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-is-about-to-end-what-comes-next-is-uncertain-as-israel-hamas-spar/): The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, is going to end on March 1. Six rounds of hostage and prisoner release exchanges took place before Benjamin Netanyahu decided to delay the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, citing Hamas’s “humiliating ceremonies” during the release of Israeli […]
- [Real Madrid win marred by more racism directed towards Vinicius Junior](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/real-madrid-win-marred-by-more-racism-directed-towards-vinicius-junior/): Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in their Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg tie, but match marred by racist abuse.
- [Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pakistan-vs-bangladesh-champions-trophy-match-start-time-teams-stream/): Hosts Pakistan aim to end Champions Trophy on a high against Bangladesh following underwhelming group-stage exit.
- [Trump nixes Venezuelan oil concessions granted by predecessor Joe Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-nixes-venezuelan-oil-concessions-granted-by-predecessor-joe-biden/): Trump took harsh stance towards Venezuela during first term but has shown interest in collaboration in recent months.
- [Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik Defiant After Jail Sentence And Six-Year Ban From Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/bosnian-serb-leader-milorad-dodik-defiant-after-jail-sentence-and-six-year-ban-from-office/): Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik was sentenced to one year of imprisonment and banned from performing the duties of the president of Republika Srpska for six years for defying rulings made by an international envoy charged with overseeing the country’s peace accords. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Eli Lilly plans $27bn in new plants as Trump threatens pharma tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/eli-lilly-plans-27bn-in-new-plants-as-trump-threatens-pharma-tariffs/): The new plants will be built in the US over the next five years and create 3,000 jobs for skilled workers.
- [President Trump Announces 'Gold Cards' Worth $5 Million For US Citizenship, Replaces Investor Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/president-trump-announces-gold-cards-worth-5-million-for-us-citizenship-replaces-investor-visas/): President Donald Trump announced a new immigration initiative, specifically aimed at wealthy foreign investors – a “gold card” that offers a path to US citizenship, all for a fee of $5 million. This gold card will replace the current EB-5 visa program, and allow to become permanent US residents through financial investment. The shift toward […]
- [Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-first-cabinet-meeting-with-elon-musk/): Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.
- [How Europe carved up Africa at the Berlin Conference 140 years ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/how-europe-carved-up-africa-at-the-berlin-conference-140-years-ago/): This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up the continent to “own” it themselves.
- [Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/lebanons-new-government-wins-confidence-vote-in-parliament/): Nawaf Salam’s government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament.
- ["Blatant Provocation..." Taiwan Sends Forces as China Launches ‘Live-Fire' Drill "Without Warning"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/blatant-provocation-taiwan-sends-forces-as-china-launches-live-fire-drill-without-warning/): Taiwan sent forces on Feb. 26 in response to China’s “live-fire” drills off the self-ruled island, the country’s defence ministry saidMeanwhile, China’s ruling Communist Party’s fourth ranked leader, Wang Huning, recently called for greater effort in the cause of Chinese “reunification” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Washington Post opinion head departs as Jeff Bezos shifts focus for paper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/washington-post-opinion-head-departs-as-jeff-bezos-shifts-focus-for-paper/): The section will not include viewpoints that oppose personal liberties and free markets, Bezos said in a staff memo.
- [Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? And what threats does it face?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/can-the-gaza-ceasefire-hold-and-what-threats-does-it-face/): Israel-Hamas agreement needed to move to phase two of multi-stage deal.
- [US Lawmaker Says Almost Done Drafting Bill To Push For Democracy In Pakistan, Sanctioning Its Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/us-lawmaker-says-almost-done-drafting-bill-to-push-for-democracy-in-pakistan-sanctioning-its-army-chief/): In a post on social media site X, Joe Wilson shared images of the draft, which outlines that it is US policy to restore democracy in Pakistan
- [Trump administration appeals deadline to release US foreign aid funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-administration-appeals-deadline-to-release-us-foreign-aid-funding/): Nonprofits and businesses have argued that a 90-day foreign aid freeze under Trump has left US government bills unpaid.
- [Bosnian Serb President Dodik sentenced to prison for defying peace envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/bosnian-serb-president-dodik-sentenced-to-prison-for-defying-peace-envoy/): The Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik was sentenced to one year in prison by a Bosnian court.
- [Trump memo calls on US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-memo-calls-on-us-federal-agencies-to-prepare-for-mass-layoffs/): The US president and his allies continue their efforts to dismantle agencies long viewed with ire by conservatives.
- [Hamas to Release Four Hostage Bodies Without Ceremony As Shiri Bibas, Sons Buried In Single Casket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/hamas-to-release-four-hostage-bodies-without-ceremony-as-shiri-bibas-sons-buried-in-single-casket/): The family and relatives of an Israeli mother and her two children who were killed in captivity in Gaza bid them an emotional farewell. Thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas were taken for burial. Shiri Bibas and her two sons — 9-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old […]
- [Trump Says ‘Ukraine Can Forget Joining NATO’ As He, Elon Hold First Cabinet Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-says-ukraine-can-forget-joining-nato-as-he-elon-hold-first-cabinet-meeting/): Donald Trump also said that the EU was formed to “screw with the US” after holding his first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk alongside him.
- [‘Never Comment On That’: Trump’s Response To If US Would Allow China To Take Taiwan By Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/never-comment-on-that-trumps-response-to-if-us-would-allow-china-to-take-taiwan-by-force/): Donald Trump said that he does not want to put himself in that position where he would comment on whether the United States would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force.
- [US will not give security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/us-will-not-give-security-guarantees-to-ukraine-trump-says/): US president says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington, DC, on Friday to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal.
- [BP drops climate targets in pivot back to oil and gas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/bp-drops-climate-targets-in-pivot-back-to-oil-and-gas/): BP slashes planned investment in renewable energy and is increasing annual oil and gas spending.
- ['Where is Mr Musk in All of This?' Judges Question Secrecy Of DOGE's Activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/where-is-mr-musk-in-all-of-this-judges-question-secrecy-of-doges-activities/): Many of the suits allege that Musk and DOGE are violating the Constitution by wielding the kind of vast power that only comes from agencies created through the U.S. Congress or appointments made with confirmation by the U.S. Senate
- ["Couldn't Protect You" Yarden Bibas Apologises At Funeral Of Slain Wife Shiri, Sons Kfir and Ariel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/couldnt-protect-you-yarden-bibas-apologises-at-funeral-of-slain-wife-shiri-sons-kfir-and-ariel/): The family of an Israeli woman who was killed alongside her children in captivity in Gaza said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government bears responsibility for failing to secure their release “This disaster should not have happened. You should not have been taken, and you should have returned alive,” Ofri Bibas said at the funeral of […]
- [‘I Warn You’: Bangladesh Army Chief Says Country’s Independence At Risk Due To Infighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/i-warn-you-bangladesh-army-chief-says-countrys-independence-at-risk-due-to-infighting/): Bangladesh’s army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said miscreants are finding the situation favorable and believe they can get away with anything.
- [152 Dead After Drinking Bootleg Liquor In Turkey, Cops Detain 983](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/152-dead-after-drinking-bootleg-liquor-in-turkey-cops-detain-983/): Bootleg alcohol is frequently contaminated with methanol, a toxic chemical that can cause blindness, liver failure, or death.
- [Ukraine-US Sign 'Framework' Minerals Deal, Zelensky Asks Trump 'Direct Questions' On Aid And Arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/ukraine-us-sign-framework-minerals-deal-zelensky-asks-trump-direct-questions-on-aid-and-arms/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that a proposed minerals deal with the United States was a starting point for a wider agreement, as Kyiv hopes for eventual security guarantees from Washington.”This is just a start, a framework, it can be a big success. The success will depend on our conversation with President Trump,” Zelensky […]
- [Plane Crashes On Top Of Mountain In US’ Vermont](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/plane-crashes-on-top-of-mountain-in-us-vermont/): A plane crashed on top of a mountain in the US state of Vermont.
- [Married Teacher Drugs, Sexually Assaults 10 Students, Says ‘Dreamt Of Having Sex’ With Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/married-teacher-drugs-sexually-assaults-10-students-says-dreamt-of-having-sex-with-them/): The teacher told her teenage victims that she “dreamt” of having sex with them.
- [Putin Eyes US-Iran Nuke Deal At Trump Meet? Lavrov Says ‘Diplomacy On Table’ For Sanction-Hit Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/putin-eyes-us-iran-nuke-deal-at-trump-meet-lavrov-says-diplomacy-on-table-for-sanction-hit-tehran/): Iran on Feb. 26 condemned a new round of US sanctions as a “clear sign of hostility of American policymakers.” The remarks came after Washington blacklisted more than 30 people and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade. The US announced the measures on Feb. 24, targeting the head of Iran’s national oil company and others […]
- ['Very Big Deal': Trump Says Zelenskyy Likely To Sign Arms-For-Minerals Pact At White House This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/very-big-deal-trump-says-zelenskyy-likely-to-sign-arms-for-minerals-pact-at-white-house-this-week/): Zelensky said that the deal could be “a big success”.
- [Russian FM Lavrov warns Trump’s Gaza Plan Will Set Off “Time Bomb”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/russian-fm-lavrov-warns-trumps-gaza-plan-will-set-off-time-bomb/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that resettling Palestinians from Gaza would destabilize the Middle East. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced a plan to permanently relocate over 2 million Palestinians and transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” under US control, sparking controversy and geopolitical concerns. n18oc_crux
- [Why are Israeli troops occupying more and more of Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/why-are-israeli-troops-occupying-more-and-more-of-syria/): Israel has bombed Syria, just days after Netanyahu said Syrian troops are banned from entering the south.
- [The US Constitution was not made to protect against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/the-us-constitution-was-not-made-to-protect-against-trump/): The belief that the US Constitution can protect against despotism has always been an illusion.
- [‘No one talks about this’: Remembering Germany’s role in colonising Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/no-one-talks-about-this-remembering-germanys-role-in-colonising-africa/): How do Germans remember – or forget – their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?
- [‘Everyone wants to go back home’: Inside Catatumbo’s displacement crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/everyone-wants-to-go-back-home-inside-catatumbos-displacement-crisis/): In Catatumbo, fighting has forced over 55,000 people from their homes. What does it mean for Colombia’s peace process?
- [Father describes baby daughter’s death from the cold in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/father-describes-baby-daughters-death-from-the-cold-in-gaza/): A Palestinian father has described how his 6-week-old baby daughter died from the cold in their tent in northern Gaza.
- ['Fake Books & Stories': Donald Trump Threatens To Sue Authors, Media Who Use Anonymous Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/fake-books-stories-donald-trump-threatens-to-sue-authors-media-who-use-anonymous-sources/): Trump has made suing people an integral part of his brand as he made his way up from New York real estate mogul to the US presidency twice, and this time he is taking aim at the common practice of books and news stories using unnamed sources
- [Israeli Strikes In Lebanon 'Kill 2', Mossad Reveals How Pager Bombs ‘Turned The Tables' On Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-kill-2-mossad-reveals-how-pager-bombs-turned-the-tables-on-hezbollah/): Lebanon’s National News Agency confirmed an Israeli airstrike on February 25 in the Shaara area of Janta, Baalbek, killing two people and injuring two others. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hezbollah facility involved in “strategic weapons production and storage,” accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire. Lebanese authorities, however, reported over 1,033 Israeli breaches […]
- [‘Sorry, Couldn’t Protect You’: Israel Bids Tearful Farewell To Bibas Mother, Toddlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/sorry-couldnt-protect-you-israel-bids-tearful-farewell-to-bibas-mother-toddlers/): Ofri Bibas, the aunt of the toddlers, said Israeli officials could have saved her but preferred revenge over saving the hostages.
- [‘Gone In 5 Minutes’ CCTV Footage Shows Gold Toilet Theft from Blenheim Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/gone-in-5-minutes-cctv-footage-shows-gold-toilet-theft-from-blenheim-palace/): Oxford Crown Court viewed CCTV of the 2019 gold toilet theft from Blenheim Palace. The 18-carat artwork, worth $6 million, was likely cut up and sold. Created by artist Maurizio Cattelan, it mocked excessive wealth. James Sheen pleaded guilty, while three others on trial deny involvement in the burglary. n18oc_crux
- [Starting At Rs 76 Lakh, These 5 Affordable Countries Offer Easy Citizenship For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/starting-at-rs-76-lakh-these-5-affordable-countries-offer-easy-citizenship-for-indians/): It’s important to note that as the Constitution of India does not permit dual citizenship, Indians must renounce their Indian citizenship before applying for citizenship in another country.
- [Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in overnight West Bank raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/israel-arrests-dozens-of-palestinians-in-overnight-west-bank-raids/): Mass arrests come as army issues evacuation orders to families in Nur Shams camp, giving them three hours to leave.
- [US-Ukraine critical minerals deal: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/us-ukraine-critical-minerals-deal-what-we-know-so-far/): Zelenskyy might visit Trump this week for a rare earth minerals deal in efforts to win Washington’s backing for Kyiv.
- [Trump posts bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Netanyahu, Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/trump-posts-bizarre-ai-video-of-a-rebuilt-gaza-with-netanyahu-musk/): US President Donald Trump has posted a bizarre AI-generated video believed to represent his ‘Gaza Riviera’
- [Netanyahu’s political calculus that sent tanks into Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/netanyahus-political-calculus-that-sent-tanks-into-jenin/): Palestinians took selfies with three Israeli tanks sent into Jenin, analysts said their deployment was performative.
- [US Air Base In Italy Goes Into Lockdown Over Unspecified Incident, Navy Says ‘No Injuries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/us-air-base-in-italy-goes-into-lockdown-over-unspecified-incident-navy-says-no-injuries/): A US air base in Italy, NAS Sigonella, went on lockdown for several hours due to a false alarm. No injuries were reported. The lockdown ended around 11:25 a.m. local time.
- [Israel To Attack Syria Again If It ‘Tries To…’ As IDF ‘Kills 2’ In ‘Series of Strikes’ | Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/israel-to-attack-syria-again-if-it-tries-to-as-idf-kills-2-in-series-of-strikes-damascus/): The Israeli Defence Forces carried out airstrikes in southern Syria on Feb. 25, days after PM Benjamin Netanyahu called for demilitarising the area.The bombardment came hours after participants in Syria’s national dialogue conference on Feb. 25 rejected the “provocative” statements by the Israeli PM days before n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Afghanistan: Heavy Snowfall Along With Rain, Hail Kill 39, Injure 40](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/afghanistan-heavy-snowfall-along-with-rain-hail-kill-39-injure-40/): The Taliban government spokesperson said that extreme weather killed more than three dozen people in Afghanistan over the past couple of days.
- [“Diplomacy on Table” Russia's Lavrov Aligns With Iran on Nuke Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/diplomacy-on-table-russias-lavrov-aligns-with-iran-on-nuke-programme/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Iranian President Pezeshkian on February 25 in Tehran, emphasizing diplomacy to resolve Iran’s nuclear issues. He criticized Western actions and urged peaceful solutions. Lavrov also discussed regional and bilateral matters with Iran’s Foreign Minister. His visit followed new US sanctions on Iran’s oil industry. n18oc_crux
- [Were noncitizens on ‘terror’ list ‘let loose’ in the US? It’s complicated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/were-noncitizens-on-terror-list-let-loose-in-the-us-its-complicated/): A House Judiciary Committee report says 99 noncitizens on the ‘terrorist watchlist’ were released. Is this true?
- [Echoes of Water: Morocco | Africa’s New Directions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/26/echoes-of-water-morocco-africas-new-directions/): Morocco tackles pressing water scarcity through a blend of ancient and modern solutions.
- [Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton In Jeffrey Epstein's Unsealed Flight Logs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/donald-trump-michael-jackson-bill-clinton-in-jeffrey-epsteins-unsealed-flight-logs/): The Justice Department on Thursday evening released a long-awaited trove of documents related to notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, including his contact list, flight logs, and a detailed list of evidence gathered against him by the government.
- [From FTA To Defence, India-EU Create A Bold Roadmap For Period Beyond 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/from-fta-to-defence-india-eu-create-a-bold-roadmap-for-period-beyond-2025/): In a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula Von Der Layen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two-decade-long strategic partnership between India and the EU is natural and organic.
- [Hamas Ready For ‘All Options’ If Israel Resumes Gaza War, Trump Cites “Pretty Good” Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/hamas-ready-for-all-options-if-israel-resumes-gaza-war-trump-cites-pretty-good-ceasefire-talks/): US President Donald Trump said “pretty good talks” were underway on Gaza’s ceasefire, which began January 19 and led to the release of hostages. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed support for a two-state solution. Egypt is hosting intensive negotiations for the ceasefire’s next phase. Hamas offered to cede Gaza governance but won’t disarm without […]
- [Avalanche traps 42 workers under snow near India-Tibet border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/avalanche-traps-42-workers-under-snow-near-india-tibet-border/): Strong winds and blocked roads hinder rescue mission for 42 workers caught in Uttarakhand avalanche.
- [Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/bangladesh-students-who-deposed-pm-hasina-form-party-to-fight-elections/): The student-led party hopes to upend Bangladesh politics, long dominated by two family-run parties.
- [Jailed Kurdish Leader Ocalan Asks PKK To Make Peace With Turkey, SDF Says 'Not Related To Syria'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/jailed-kurdish-leader-ocalan-asks-pkk-to-make-peace-with-turkey-sdf-says-not-related-to-syria/): The jailed leader of Turkiye’s outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan has made a historic call for the party to lay down its arms, dissolve itself and end its decades-long conflict with the Turkish state.A delegation of Turkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party on Thursday visited the island prison where Ocalan has been held since 1999 […]
- [Pakistan’s Madrassa-E-Haqqania Attack Likely Carried Out By ISKP, Backed By ISI: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/pakistans-madrassa-e-haqqania-attack-likely-carried-out-by-iskp-backed-by-isi-sources-to-news18/): At least five people were killed and several feared injured in the blast at one of the oldest seminaries in Pakistan
- [On Gaza, Trump proposing “three blunt war crimes”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/on-gaza-trump-proposing-three-blunt-war-crimes/): Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative, unpacks Trump’s statements on Gaza’s future
- [Mexico extradites 29 drug cartel figures to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/mexico-extradites-29-drug-cartel-figures-to-the-us/): Mexico has extradited 29 senior drug cartel members to the US. They include cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero.
- [Mother Shields Son From Vicious Rottweiler Attack In Russia | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/mother-shields-son-from-vicious-rottweiler-attack-in-russia-video/): As per the video shared on social media platforms, the woman can be seen protecting her son by lying over him on the snowy path, while the as domesticated Rottweiler, identifiable by a metal band around its neck, loomed nearby.
- [Trump's 'U-turn' On Calling Zelensky Dictator: 'I Can't Believe I Said That'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trumps-u-turn-on-calling-zelensky-dictator-i-cant-believe-i-said-that/): Trump admits to a surprising reversal on his previous statement, expressing disbelief over calling Zelensky a dictator. -turn n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Sri Lankan Minister Issues Death Threat to Namal Rajapaksa, His Party Hits Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/sri-lankan-minister-issues-death-threat-to-namal-rajapaksa-his-party-hits-back/): According to D V Chanaka, an SLPP Member of Parliament, the deputy minister of fisheries, aquatic and ocean resources, Rathna Gamage, has made an open threat warning Namal of dire consequences
- [Anger mounts as Greece remembers deadliest train crash two years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/anger-mounts-as-greece-remembers-deadliest-train-crash-two-years-on/): Greeks strike and hold hundreds of protests, directing their rage at the government two years after 57 people died.
- [Bomb At Seminary In Northwest Pakistan Kills 5, Wounds Dozens Ahead Of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/bomb-at-seminary-in-northwest-pakistan-kills-5-wounds-dozens-ahead-of-ramadan/): The blast occurred in Akkora Khattak, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- [Trump Pegs Ukraine Minerals Deal at $1 Trillion, Zelensky Seeks 'Guarantees of Peace and Security'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-pegs-ukraine-minerals-deal-at-1-trillion-zelensky-seeks-guarantees-of-peace-and-security/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets US President Donald Trump in Washington to finalize a historic minerals deal granting US access to Ukraine’s rare earth deposits. Zelensky seeks security guarantees, but Trump insists Europe should handle them. The deal, worth up to $1 trillion, aims to reimburse US taxpayers for aid to Kyiv. A leaked draft […]
- [Super Bowl protest against Gaza, Sudan wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/super-bowl-protest-against-gaza-sudan-wars/): Super Bowl halftime protest
- [Explosions and gunfire rip through rebel rally in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/explosions-and-gunfire-rip-through-rebel-rally-in-drc/): At least 11 people have been killed and dozens wounded after an attack on an M23 led rally in the eastern DRC.
- [Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A ‘dictator’, or a ‘Ukrainian Churchill’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/volodymyr-zelenskyy-a-dictator-or-a-ukrainian-churchill/): A political outsider who upended norms, Zelenskyy is now the face of Ukraine’s defence against Russia. And Donald Trump.
- [Netanyahu wants to “continue the war” in Gaza but “less intense”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/netanyahu-wants-to-continue-the-war-in-gaza-but-less-intense/): Gaza ceasefire update
- [More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India’s tunnel collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/more-rescuers-join-search-for-trapped-workers-in-indias-tunnel-collapse/): Boring machines, high-grade shutters, and debris removal machinery were brought to the location to assist rescuers.
- [PM Modi, European Commission Chief Hold Talks; Seek to Strengthen Trade and Investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/pm-modi-european-commission-chief-hold-talks-seek-to-strengthen-trade-and-investment/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday to inject new energy into the India-European Union strategic partnership.
- [Who Is Jeffrey Epstein? All You Need To Know About Sex Offender As US Releases 'Phase 1' Document](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/who-is-jeffrey-epstein-all-you-need-to-know-about-sex-offender-as-us-releases-phase-1-document/): Jeffrey Epstein Biography: A set of fresh documents has been released, containing details about Jeffrey Epstein, a sex offender.
- [Nepal On FATF Grey List: Decoding China’s Role & How It Affects India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/nepal-on-fatf-grey-list-decoding-chinas-role-how-it-affects-india-exclusive/): China’s increased engagement in Nepal is seen as part of its strategy to weaken India’s regional dominance, say intelligence sources
- [Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla Visit Indian Restaurant, Pack Dates For Ramadan | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/britains-king-charles-queen-camilla-visit-indian-restaurant-pack-dates-for-ramadan-watch/): King Charles III and Queen Camilla were seen packing dates to be sent to hospitals to break the Ramadan fast. They also interacted with British Muslim women and helped pack biryani.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1100/): Here are the key developments on the 1,100th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Why Kash Patel’s FBI Released Only 100 Pages Of Sex Offender Epstein’s Files Minus The ‘Pretty Sick’ Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/why-kash-patels-fbi-released-only-100-pages-of-sex-offender-epsteins-files-minus-the-pretty-sick-details/): Trump’s Name In Flight Log, Alec Baldwin, Naomi Campbell In Address Book: Why has US Attorney General Pam Bondi launched an investigation stating the FBI is allegedly withholding thousands of Epstein documents? What’s the outrage on the Internet?
- [Who Is Julie K Brown? All About The Investigative Journalist Who Exposed Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/who-is-julie-k-brown-all-about-the-investigative-journalist-who-exposed-jeffrey-epstein/): Julie K Brown Exposed Epstein: Investigative journalist Julie K Brown’s reporting for the Miami Herald is understood to have resulted in more charges for Epstein.
- [Israel army probe reveals ‘complete failure’ in preventing October 7 attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/israel-army-probe-reveals-complete-failure-in-preventing-october-7-attack/): Calls grow for Netanyahu’s resignation as Israeli army takes responsibility for security failures during Hamas attack.
- [Talks under way in Egypt for second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/talks-under-way-in-egypt-for-second-phase-of-israel-hamas-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Israel says unclear if there is ‘common ground to negotiate’.
- [The Epstein Files: Michael Jackson, Ivanka Trump Among Key Figures In Contact List | Check All Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/the-epstein-files-michael-jackson-ivanka-trump-among-key-figures-in-contact-list-check-all-names/): The US Department of Justice revealed “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” on Thursday, disclosing the names on his contact list.
- ['Extremely Strong Response': Trudeau Warns Trump Against 'Unjust' Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/extremely-strong-response-trudeau-warns-trump-against-unjust-tariffs/): Trudeau’s statement comes in response to potential US tariffs, which Canada views as a significant concern
- [Where is Jeffrey Epstein's Island And Who Owns It Now? Location, History & Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/where-is-jeffrey-epsteins-island-and-who-owns-it-now-location-history-controversy/): Jeffrey Epstein News: The two properties Great St James and Little St James were put on sale in March 2022, along with Jeffrey Epstein’s entire global portfolio.
- [US Mining Industry Scores Big Win as Trump Focuses on Copper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/us-mining-industry-scores-big-win-as-trump-focuses-on-copper/): President Donald Trump is making a significant move to support the US mining industry by prioritizing copper in his domestic minerals policy.
- [Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/gaza-war-survivors-mark-another-sombre-ramadan-far-from-home/): More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families.
- [China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/china-pledges-countermeasures-after-trump-announces-new-10-tariff/): China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of ‘shifting the blame and shirking responsibility’ over opioid crisis.
- [4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pakistan Hours After 6.1 Tremor In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/4-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-pakistan-hours-after-6-1-tremor-in-nepal/): The epicenter of the earthquake in Pakistan has not been identified yet, and details on any damage or casualties are still to be confirmed
- [EU President Vouches For 'New Era' Of Ties With India, Praises PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat' Model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/eu-president-vouches-for-new-era-of-ties-with-india-praises-pm-modis-viksit-bharat-model/): EU President Ursula von der Leyen said a free trade agreement between the European bloc and India is being finalised by this year, ahead of her talks with PM Narendra Modi.
- [For Ukraine “bad deal worse than no deal”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/for-ukraine-bad-deal-worse-than-no-deal/): Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn’t getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
- [Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/mapping-ukraines-rare-earth-and-critical-minerals/): Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
- [Gold For All? Scientists Have Unlocked The Way To Extract Deep Earth Deposits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/gold-for-all-scientists-have-unlocked-the-way-to-extract-deep-earth-deposits/): Scientists, led by Adam Simon from the University of Michigan, have developed a model to extract gold buried deep within the Earth. Although the method remains experimental, this breakthrough could potentially end global poverty
- ['In Constant Touch With Nilam Shinde's Family, Hospital For Support': Indian Consulate In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/in-constant-touch-with-nilam-shindes-family-hospital-for-support-indian-consulate-in-us/): Nilam Shinde, a Maharashtra woman, met with an accident in California on February 14 and has been in a coma since. Her family has sought an urgent visa to travel to the US.
- [Family Of Nilam Shinde, Maharashtra Woman In Coma After California Crash, Gets US Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/family-of-nilam-shinde-maharashtra-woman-in-coma-after-california-crash-gets-us-visa/): The family of Nilam Shinde had sought an urgent visa to travel to the US. Ministry of External Affairs took up the matter with the US side on Thursday.
- [Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/canadas-doug-ford-wins-ontario-election-focused-on-trumps-tariffs/): Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
- [Taliban Expands CCTV Surveillance With 90,000 Cameras. How Are They Used To Monitor Millions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/taliban-expands-cctv-surveillance-with-90000-cameras-how-are-they-used-to-monitor-millions/): The Taliban have increased the number of CCTV cameras in Kabul from 850 to 90,000, which also includes facial recognition. The Taliban police claims this network has been implemented to fight crime.
- [Trump Downplays 'Dictator' Jibe Amid Zelenskyy's White House Visit Buzz: 'Can't Believe I Said That'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-downplays-dictator-jibe-amid-zelenskyys-white-house-visit-buzz-cant-believe-i-said-that/): Donald Trump took a softer tone on Ukraine truce talks as he hosted British PM Keir Starmer but refused to give any firm commitments on the US security guarantees that Europe sought.
- [Mexico Extradites Cartel Kingpins Among 29 Suspects To Avoid Trump's Sweeping Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/mexico-extradites-cartel-kingpins-among-29-suspects-to-avoid-trumps-sweeping-tariffs/): Trump had previously announced duties of up to 25% on Mexican imports, citing illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl. This fuelled concerns of a trade war as Mexico promised to collaborate.
- [North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/north-korea-says-it-launched-cruise-missiles-in-message-to-enemies/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.
- ['Can You Take On Russia?': Trump Puts Starmer In A Spot, Shuts Down Question On Canada | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/can-you-take-on-russia-trump-puts-starmer-in-a-spot-shuts-down-question-on-canada-watch/): Donald Trump met British PM Keir Starmer for crucial talks in the White House as European leaders grapple with his shift in policy towards the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Trump's DOJ Declassifies Sex Offender Epstein Files; Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin Among Big Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trumps-doj-declassifies-sex-offender-epstein-files-michael-jackson-alec-baldwin-among-big-names/): US Justice Department has released the “The Epstein Files: Phase 1”, containing some big names from politics, business and entertainment.
- [US Judge Orders Reversal Of Mass Firings Linked To Trump-Musk Plan To Cut Federal Workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/us-judge-orders-reversal-of-mass-firings-linked-to-trump-musk-plan-to-cut-federal-workforce/): The ruling is the latest legal blow to Trump’s efforts to bring the US government to heel
- [Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/five-key-takeaways-as-donald-trump-hosts-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer/): Faced with criticisms of the UK’s handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
- [Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/vietnams-floating-markets-face-uncertain-future-as-life-moves-onshore/): Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
- [Ahead Of Trump-Zelensky Meeting, Russia Diplomat Denis Alipov Says Putin Is Open To Peace, But...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/ahead-of-trump-zelensky-meeting-russia-diplomat-denis-alipov-says-putin-is-open-to-peace-but/): Ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian diplomat Denis Alipov said President Putin is open to serious peace proposals that address the root causes of the conflict, which he believes to be Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership. Alipov also said Europe cannot be secure without Russia, […]
- [6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Nepal's Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/6-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-nepals-kathmandu/): There was no immediate report of any damage or causality from the earthquake
- ['Enemies Yet To Receive Serious Blows' Iran's Threat To US-Israel, Unveils 'Shahid Delvari' Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/enemies-yet-to-receive-serious-blows-irans-threat-to-us-israel-unveils-shahid-delvari-warship/): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has unveiled a high-speed vessel that is equipped with anti-destroyer cruise missiles. The IRGC chief commander said on Feb. 26 that Iran’s enemies have yet to receive “serious” blows despite a number of retaliatory strikes over the last year n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/nakba-survivors-see-echoes-of-the-past-in-trumps-calls-for-gaza-expulsion/): Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.
- [Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/putin-hopeful-as-russia-and-us-press-on-with-diplomatic-reset/): Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.
- [How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/how-is-israel-violating-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Israel’s refusal to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire.
- [What is behind tougher European policies on immigration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/what-is-behind-tougher-european-policies-on-immigration/): Centrist parties adopting harsher stance as far-right support rises.
- [Trump and Starmer on Ukraine ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-and-starmer-on-ukraine-ceasefire-deal/): US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
- ["Anyone Unhappy With Elon Musk?" Trump Stands By Tesla Boss Who Says He's Receiving Death Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/anyone-unhappy-with-elon-musk-trump-stands-by-tesla-boss-who-says-hes-receiving-death-threats/): President Donald Trump asked in his Cabinet meeting if anyone was “unhappy” with Elon Musk, adding that if anyone was, “throw them out of here.” Trump’s remarks came when a reporter asked the President if some in his Cabinet was dissatisfied with Musk’s role. Donald Trump said, “Some disagree a little bit, but I will […]
- [Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/will-pkk-leader-ocalans-call-for-group-to-dissolve-end-turkiye-conflict/): Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.
- [Sudan facing ‘the abyss’ as mass starvation looms, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/sudan-facing-the-abyss-as-mass-starvation-looms-un-warns/): Rights chief Turk warns of ‘explosion into chaos’ unless action is taken to end war as famine strikes deeper.
- [Trump receives invite from King Charles for second state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-receives-invite-from-king-charles-for-second-state-visit/): US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.
- [PKK leader urges group to disband itself in letter from Turkish prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pkk-leader-urges-group-to-disband-itself-in-letter-from-turkish-prison/): The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) released a letter saying the group should dissolve itself.
- [Trump tariffs of 25% on Canada, Mexico set to kick in March 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-tariffs-of-25-on-canada-mexico-set-to-kick-in-march-4/): Trump said drugs, especially fentanyl, continued to pour into the US at ‘very high’ levels, justifying the tariffs.
- [Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, sends negotiators to Cairo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/israel-releases-palestinian-prisoners-sends-negotiators-to-cairo/): Israel seeks to extend first phase of ceasefire deal with Hamas as final batch of Palestinians released from detention.
- [Putin Asks ‘Current Partners’ US to Keep It 'Realistic', Ukraine Cabinet Greenlights Minerals Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/putin-asks-current-partners-us-to-keep-it-realistic-ukraine-cabinet-greenlights-minerals-deal/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed the start of a renewed dialogue with the U.S., saying that the administration of President Donald Trump showed a “pragmatism, a realistic view,” and noting that it had abandoned the “stereotypes and messianic ideological cliches” of its predecessors.“The first contacts with the new U.S. administration encourage certain hopes,” […]
- [Pastor Accused Of Raping 15-Year-Old Minor, Using Church As His ‘Sexual Playground’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pastor-accused-of-raping-15-year-old-minor-using-church-as-his-sexual-playground/): As per the lawsuit, Pastor John Paul Miller, 44, allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl in 1998 when he was 19 and used his church as a “sexual playground.”
- [PM Keir Starmer Meets Donald Trump, Invites Him For State Visit To UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pm-keir-starmer-meets-donald-trump-invites-him-for-state-visit-to-uk/): Starmer handed what he called a “really special” invitation to Trump from King Charles at the start of their talks in the White House on Western support for Ukraine during ceasefire talks with Russia
- [Israel releases remaining 46 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/israel-releases-remaining-46-palestinian-prisoners-to-gaza/): Emotional reunions unfold as Israel releases the remaining 46 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children.
- [DOGE Access To US Intelligence Secrets Poses National Security Threat: Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/doge-access-to-us-intelligence-secrets-poses-national-security-threat-democrats/): Without going through the normal security procedures, staffers hired by Musk have gained access to a variety of sensitive government databases that contain private information about many Americans
- [A Hollywood Mystery: Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa And Dog Found Dead | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/a-hollywood-mystery-legendary-actor-gene-hackman-wife-betsy-arakawa-and-dog-found-dead-us/): Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were discovered dead in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community. Their dog was also found dead. Police said there were no immediate signs of foul play. However, they did not provide details on the cause of death or when exactly the […]
- [Israel Army Admits 'Overconfidence' Ahead Of October 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/israel-army-admits-overconfidence-ahead-of-october-7-attack/): The official said the army had not maintained “a comprehensive understanding of the enemy’s military capabilities” and that it was “overconfident” in its knowledge
- [Nirav Modi's 'Confidential' Process Blocking UK Extradition Unlikely To Conclude Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/nirav-modis-confidential-process-blocking-uk-extradition-unlikely-to-conclude-soon/): The 54-year-old appeared by video link from Thameside prison for a London High Court hearing seeking a stay over Bank of India pursuing repayment of a loan amounting to over USD 8 million.
- [Trafficking Accused Andrew And Tristan Tate Leave Romania For Florida After US Lifts Travel Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trafficking-accused-andrew-and-tristan-tate-leave-romania-for-florida-after-us-lifts-travel-ban/): Self-styled “misogynist influencer” Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, have left Romania on a private jet flown to the US after their travel ban was lifted. The pair were arrested in Romania in 2022 and face trial on charges of rape, sex with a minor, people trafficking and money laundering. According to reports, Donald Trump’s […]
- [Trump's Ending Of 90% Of USAID Foreign Aid Contracts Slams Programs Around The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trumps-ending-of-90-of-usaid-foreign-aid-contracts-slams-programs-around-the-world/): Some 10,000 USAID contracts with NGOs and others were terminated in the Trump administration’s move, InterAction said, “effectively crippling American foreign assistance.”
- [Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez Set To Travel To Space Aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Spacecraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/katy-perry-lauren-sanchez-set-to-travel-to-space-aboard-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-spacecraft/): Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin announced the all-female celebrity crew on Thursday.
- [US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/us-eu-move-apart-as-trump-eyes-ukraines-minerals-and-a-deal-with-russia/): Two UN votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares for pact on mineral wealth.
- [Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/mystery-disease-kills-more-than-50-in-drc-what-we-know-so-far/): Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a ‘hemorrhagic fever’
- [Afghanistan vs Australia – ICC Champions Trophy: Match time, points, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/afghanistan-vs-australia-icc-champions-trophy-match-time-points-teams/): The teams meet in a virtual knockout with a semifinal spot on the line and their cricket boards at loggerheads.
- [Andrew Tate and brother depart Romania for the US after travel ban lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/andrew-tate-and-brother-depart-romania-for-the-us-after-travel-ban-lifted/): Romanian prosecutors confirm travel ban lifted as court rules to lift seizure of multiple assets.
- ['Non-negotiable': Russia Refuses To Return Annexed Ukrainian Land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/non-negotiable-russia-refuses-to-return-annexed-ukrainian-land/): The Kremlin ruled out returning annexed Ukrainian regions in peace talks. Putin hopes for resolution but insists annexed territories are non-negotiable.
- [Russia Rejects Trump's Demand Of Concessions, Says Annexed Ukraine Territory Is 'Non-Negotiable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/russia-rejects-trumps-demand-of-concessions-says-annexed-ukraine-territory-is-non-negotiable/): France said that it’s in discussions with Ukraine to access its mineral wealth, including for military use. “We are discussing this question for France’s needs,” French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu told Franceinfo broadcaster.The comments come as President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington to finalise with Donald Trump a deal on US access to Ukraine’s minerals.Lecornu […]
- [Several Wounded As Vehicle Rams Into Pedestrians In North Israel, Police Suspect 'Terror Attack'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/several-wounded-as-vehicle-rams-into-pedestrians-in-north-israel-police-suspect-terror-attack/): Israel’s first responders, Magen David Adom, said their team was treating seven casualties at the site of the incident, including one in serious condition
- [Trump Plans Tariffs On Mexico, Canada For March 4, Doubles Existing 10% Tariffs On China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-plans-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-for-march-4-doubles-existing-10-tariffs-on-china/): The prospect of escalating tariffs has already thrown the global economy into turmoil — with consumers expressing fears about inflation worsening.
- [Did Gene Hackman, Wife Die Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Internet Abuzz With Speculations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/did-gene-hackman-wife-die-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-internet-abuzz-with-speculations/): While the cause of death is still not known, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that no foul play is suspected.
- [Jailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/jailed-pkk-leader-tells-group-to-lay-down-arms-end-conflict-with-turkiye/): In a historic move, Abdullah Ocalan has asked his party to ‘lay down arms’ and dissolve itself, according to statement.
- [Longest held Palestinian prisoner released by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/longest-held-palestinian-prisoner-released-by-israel/): Nael Barghouti, the longest held Palestinian prisoner who spent 44 years in an Israeli jail, was released.
- [Blasts, gunfire kill several at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/blasts-gunfire-kill-several-at-m23-rally-in-eastern-dr-congo/): Rebel commander Corneille Nangaa says he is unharmed as video shows dead, wounded people in Bakavu.
- [IDF Chief 'Teased' Nasrallah Funeral Bombing To Cadets, 'Egypt Not A Threat To Israel Yet But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/idf-chief-teased-nasrallah-funeral-bombing-to-cadets-egypt-not-a-threat-to-israel-yet-but/): Israel’s Channel 14 News reported that the IDF considered an airstrike on Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hinted at this during a talk with cadets, asking, “Want to guess what about? Nasrallah’s funeral—we’re undecided.” Despite Israeli jets flying over the ceremony attended by Iranian officials, no attack took place. Defense Minister Israel […]
- [Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/thailand-deports-48-uighurs-to-china-despite-human-rights-concerns/): Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China, prompting outrage from activists over risks of torture and human rights abuses.
- [Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/trump-meets-starmer-is-the-uks-increase-in-defence-spending-enough/): The British leader says foreign aid will suffer a 40 percent cut to bolster defence spending in light of a ‘new era’.
- [Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/pakistan-end-home-champions-trophy-without-win-after-rawalpindi-washout/): Pakistan and Bangladesh’s final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy.
- [How Project 2025, which Trump disavowed, is shaping his health policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/how-project-2025-which-trump-disavowed-is-shaping-his-health-policies/): During his campaigning Trump denied he had read the right-wing wish list. Has he shifted his strategy?
- [What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/whats-in-trumps-1bn-plan-to-bring-egg-prices-down/): A dozen eggs in the US currently cost $4.95, an all-time high. Can Trumponomics bring that down?
- [Private moon mission blasts off to search for water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/private-moon-mission-blasts-off-to-search-for-water/): A private moon mission has launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying the Athena lunar lander.
- [Greece’s rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/greeces-rail-disaster-due-to-chronic-safety-gaps-inquiry-finds/): The first inquiry by a national authority also pointed to the possible presence of an ‘unknown fuel’.
- [Palestinian prisoner recalls ‘torture’ of leg amputation in Israeli jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/palestinian-prisoner-recalls-torture-of-leg-amputation-in-israeli-jail/): A 21-year-old released Palestinian detainee recalls having his leg forcibly amputated.
- [Prisoners & bodies released in final swap of Gaza ceasefire phase 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/27/prisoners-bodies-released-in-final-swap-of-gaza-ceasefire-phase-1/): The fate of the Gaza ceasefire is unclear after Hamas and Israel completed the last exchange of bodies and prisoners.
- [Ukrainians fear losing US support as Trump-Zelenskyy clash shocks world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/ukrainians-fear-losing-us-support-as-trump-zelenskyy-clash-shocks-world/): A dramatic spat between the US and Ukrainian leaders raises concerns about continued US aid for Ukraine’s war effort.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa’s win ends Afghanistan hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/icc-champions-trophy-2025-south-africas-win-ends-afghanistan-hopes/): South Africa beat England by seven wickets in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy semifinals while eliminating Afghanistan.
- [Thousands protest in Serbia to honour railway station disaster victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/thousands-protest-in-serbia-to-honour-railway-station-disaster-victims/): Demonstrations have gathered momentum in Serbia since 15 people were killed in a railway station accident in November.
- [Trump did on live TV what other US presidents would just do in private](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-did-on-live-tv-what-other-us-presidents-would-just-do-in-private/): The dressing-down the US president gave to his Ukrainian counterpart was nothing out of the ordinary.
- [Harvard Student Journal Deletes Article On Khalistani Terrorism, Faces Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/harvard-student-journal-deletes-article-on-khalistani-terrorism-faces-backlash/): The now-deleted article recounted the history of Khalistani terrorism in India, its rise in Canada and its adverse impact on Indo-Canada ties.
- [Pope Francis spends ‘peaceful night’ after health setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/pope-francis-spends-peaceful-night-after-health-setback/): Breathing crisis renews concerns over pontiff’s health as he battles double pneumonia.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – India vs New Zealand: Start time, teams, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-new-zealand-start-time-teams-stream/): Al Jazeera takes a close look as favourites India face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy open on Sunday.
- [Plane Explodes Into Huge Fireball After Takeoff From Newark Airport, Lands With Burning Engine | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/plane-explodes-into-huge-fireball-after-takeoff-from-newark-airport-lands-with-burning-engine-video/): FedEx Plane Catches Fire Midair: Huge explosion-like sounds were heard in footage captured from the ground which showed the plane flying overhead while the aircraft’s engine was still on fire.
- [Trump’s Zelensky Revenge Plan Ready? US ‘Mulls’ Halting Military Aid ‘Worth Billions’ To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trumps-zelensky-revenge-plan-ready-us-mulls-halting-military-aid-worth-billions-to-ukraine/): The US may end military aid to Ukraine after Trump’s heated exchange with Zelensky, per the Washington Post. Their White House meeting collapsed over aid terms and a mineral deal. Trump reportedly ordered Ukraine’s delegation to leave. Aid suspension could follow Zelensky’s “intransigence” in peace talks. Meanwhile, the US approved Russia’s new ambassador, signaling diplomatic […]
- [Russia Hails Trump-Zelensky Spat, Says ‘Pig’ Got ‘Proper Slap’ In US, Ukrainians Decry ‘Disrespect’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/russia-hails-trump-zelensky-spat-says-pig-got-proper-slap-in-us-ukrainians-decry-disrespect/): Russia celebrates the Trump-Zelensky clash, calling the US leader a “pig,” while Ukrainians condemn the disrespect. n18oc_crux
- [Zelenskyy, Starmer to meet as Europe rallies for Ukraine amid Trump spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelenskyy-starmer-to-meet-as-europe-rallies-for-ukraine-amid-trump-spat/): European leaders to gather in London on Sunday to shore up support for ‘securing a just and enduring peace’ in Ukraine.
- [US provides “very crucial equipments” to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/us-provides-very-crucial-equipments-to-ukraine/): “Can we trust and should we rely just on the US?”
- [‘Complete Political And Diplomatic Failure’: Russia On Zelenskyy's US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/complete-political-and-diplomatic-failure-russia-on-zelenskyys-us-visit/): “The visit is a complete political and diplomatic failure of the Kyiv regime,” Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said.
- [Zelensky Dials Macron, NATO Boss As Europe Vows To Back Ukraine ‘In Testing Time’ After Trump Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelensky-dials-macron-nato-boss-as-europe-vows-to-back-ukraine-in-testing-time-after-trump-clash/): Ukrainian President Zelensky reaches out to Macron and NATO chief as Europe reaffirms support for Ukraine amid tensions with Trump. n18oc_crux
- [‘Facepalming’ Ukraine Ambassador Watches As Trump Zelensky Clash Over ‘Respect’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/facepalming-ukraine-ambassador-watches-as-trump-zelensky-clash-over-respect/): A video taken at the Oval Office showed the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, closing her eyes with her head in her hands during U.S. President Donald Trump’s fiery exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday (February 28) at the White House.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with Donald Trump ended in […]
- ['What If A Bomb Drops On You’: Donald Trump Snaps At Reporter Over Russia Ceasefire Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/what-if-a-bomb-drops-on-you-donald-trump-snaps-at-reporter-over-russia-ceasefire-question/): The White House spat led to the rest of Zelenskyy’s White House visit being canceled and called into question how much the US will still support Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s 2022 invasion.
- [Ukrainians ‘Told To Leave’, Meal ‘Sat On Carts’: Inside Oval Office After Trump-Zelensky Clash? | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/ukrainians-told-to-leave-meal-sat-on-carts-inside-oval-office-after-trump-zelensky-clash-us/): Ukrainian President Zelensky faced a heated White House exchange with Trump and VP Vance, leading to a canceled minerals deal and early departure. Trump accused Zelensky of ingratitude, while Zelensky attempted to defend Ukraine’s position. Observers fear his defiance may risk future US aid. Talks collapsed, and Zelensky was told to leave before a scheduled […]
- [Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/saudi-arabia-other-muslim-countries-welcome-start-of-ramadan/): Hundreds of millions of Muslims begin the holy month of fasting this weekend.
- [Israel’s genocide is expanding into the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/israels-genocide-is-expanding-into-the-west-bank/): Amidst the mass displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank, Israeli media cheers, international media is muted.
- [Why Doesn't Zelensky Wear Suit Ukrainian President Responds To Reporter's Question On Outfit  Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/why-doesnt-zelensky-wear-suit-ukrainian-president-responds-to-reporters-question-on-outfit-trump/): A conservative commentator question President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s clothing choice as he appeared in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.As he was welcomed to the White House, Trump quipped to Zelenskyy: “He’s all dressed up.”Zelenskyy was wearing a black sweater with the Ukrainian trident, a departure from his usual green […]
- [Kurdish Group PKK Declares Ceasefire With Turkey After Over 40 Years Of Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/kurdish-group-pkk-declares-ceasefire-with-turkey-after-over-40-years-of-conflict/): If successful, the move could have wide-ranging implications for the region, while ending a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people since the PKK – now based in the mountains of northern Iraq – launched its armed insurgency in 1984.
- ['Diplomatic Failure': After Oval Office Shouting Match, Ukrainian MP Demands Zelenskyy’s Impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/diplomatic-failure-after-oval-office-shouting-match-ukrainian-mp-demands-zelenskyys-impeachment/): Oleksandr Dubinsky urged fellow Members of Parliament to “stop wasting time” and act decisively against Zelenskyy.
- ['US Is Helping Ukraine Survive': Zelenskyy After Donald Trump Meet Goes Off The Rails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/us-is-helping-ukraine-survive-zelenskyy-after-donald-trump-meet-goes-off-the-rails/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy asserted, “We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people.”
- [Trump, Vance Accuse Zelensky of Being 'Disrespectful' In Fiery Oval Office Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-vance-accuse-zelensky-of-being-disrespectful-in-fiery-oval-office-clash/): President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S. that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia.The astonishing turn of events could […]
- [Ramadan in Gaza: Ruins and unshakable faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/ramadan-in-gaza-ruins-and-unshakable-faith/): We have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods, mosques, but our faith remains as strong as ever.
- [At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/at-least-4-killed-some-still-missing-in-avalanche-in-indias-uttarakhand/): Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers.
- [Hamas rejects Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/hamas-rejects-israels-formulation-to-extend-phase-one-of-gaza-ceasefire/): Uncertainty in Gaza as Palestinian group says no ongoing talks for second phase even as first phase expires on Saturday.
- [After Donald Trump Gives Zelenskyy A Public Dressing Down, What Next For Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/after-donald-trump-gives-zelenskyy-a-public-dressing-down-what-next-for-ukraine/): Donald Trump- Zelenskyy Meeting: Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a promised minerals deal. The Ukrainian leader also left the future of negotiations to end Russia’s war against his country in doubt.
- [Is this the end of Milorad Dodik’s political life?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/is-this-the-end-of-milorad-dodiks-political-life/): Being found guilty of obstructing the OHR is a significant blow to Bosnian Serb leader. But he won’t give up easily.
- [Why have Costa Rica and Panama agreed to take Asians deported by Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/why-have-costa-rica-and-panama-agreed-to-take-asians-deported-by-trump/): Trump’s tariff threats and political pressures are believed to be reasons third countries agreed to receive deportees.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Trump-Zelenskyy White House Spat, Uttarakhand Avalanche & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/news18-afternoon-digest-trump-zelenskyy-white-house-spat-uttarakhand-avalanche-other-top-stories/): News18 Afternoon Digest: Elon Musk Welcomes His 14th Child; Govinda’s Wife Sunita Ahuja BREAKS Silence On Living Separately, among others
- [The JD Vance Factor In Dramatic White House Flare-Up And How Zelenskyy Queered His 'Diplomacy' Pitch | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/the-jd-vance-factor-in-dramatic-white-house-flare-up-and-how-zelenskyy-queered-his-diplomacy-pitch-video/): Trump-Zelenskyy talks began on a positive note, with an exchange of compliments on Friday at the White House. However, it dramatically turned into a shouting match. Here’s why
- [Zelensky Panics After Trump, Vance Clash? Admits ‘Difficult’ For Ukraine To Beat Russia Without US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelensky-panics-after-trump-vance-clash-admits-difficult-for-ukraine-to-beat-russia-without-us/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['It's An Honour' To 'Disrespectful' In 50 Minutes: How Trump-Zelenskyy Talks Spiralled Into An Ugly Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/its-an-honour-to-disrespectful-in-50-minutes-how-trump-zelenskyy-talks-spiralled-into-an-ugly-exchange/): The White House witnessed unprecedented scenes of hostility as US President Donald Trump shouted at Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pressure him into accepting a ceasefire.
- [Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France’s La Reunion island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/three-dead-as-cyclone-garance-wrecks-frances-la-reunion-island/): More than 180,000 households face power outages as cyclone wreaks havoc on the Indian Ocean island, authorities report.
- [‘Party Of Terrorists Launched To Rig Elections’: Hasina’s Son Slams Student Protesters’ New Outfit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/party-of-terrorists-launched-to-rig-elections-hasinas-son-slams-student-protesters-new-outfit/): Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s statement signals that the senior leaders of Awami League, even from hiding, are yet to cede the political space in Bangladesh
- [Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Showdown, Marco Rubio's 'Mean' Stare Becomes Talk Of The Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/amid-trump-zelenskyy-showdown-marco-rubios-mean-stare-becomes-talk-of-the-town/): While Zelenskyy sparred with Donald Trump and JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio grabbed attention for his “uncomfortable” body posture and his unusual silence during the meeting.
- [Zelenskyy Goes On Social Media 'Thank You' Spree After Trump, Vance Say He's Not 'Thankful' Enough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelenskyy-goes-on-social-media-thank-you-spree-after-trump-vance-say-hes-not-thankful-enough/): After being accused of not being “thankful” enough by both Trump and Vance, Zelenskyy thanked every world leader on social media who expressed their support for Ukraine.
- [Couple 'Shocked' After Qatar Airways Seated Them Next To Woman's Body Who Died Mid-Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/couple-shocked-after-qatar-airways-seated-them-next-to-womans-body-who-died-mid-flight/): The female passenger collapsed in the aisle beside Mitchell Ring and his partner Jennifer Colin during their Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha
- [US man convicted in hate crime murder of Palestinian American boy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/us-man-convicted-in-hate-crime-murder-of-palestinian-american-boy/): Joseph Czuba faces life in prison for the murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi days after the war on Gaza began.
- [As EU Leaders Rally Behind Zelenskyy After Trump Spat, These Global Leaders Are Yet To Take Sides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/as-eu-leaders-rally-behind-zelenskyy-after-trump-spat-these-global-leaders-are-yet-to-take-sides/): While European and other leaders were quick to show their solidarity with Zelenskyy, several other prominent global figures have refrained from publicly commenting
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,101](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1101/): Here are the key developments on day 1,101 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Versions of Hell’: Squid Game and S Korea’s historical homeless centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/versions-of-hell-squid-game-and-s-koreas-historical-homeless-centres/): South Korea’s wildly popular Netflix show has brought renewed focus on a history of brutality towards the homeless.
- [PKK declares ceasefire in 40-year conflict with Turkiye: Kurdish media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/pkk-declares-ceasefire-in-40-year-conflict-with-turkiye-kurdish-media/): Outlawed group calls on Ankara to release jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, held in near total isolation since 1999.
- [Trump officials slam Zelenskyy, as Western leaders rally around Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-officials-slam-zelenskyy-as-western-leaders-rally-around-ukraine/): United States officials have called for an apology from Zelenskyy, as several Western nations condemn Trump’s conduct.
- [Elon Musk's Family: A Closer Look At Tesla CEO's 14 Children, Their Names, Ages And Mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/elon-musks-family-a-closer-look-at-tesla-ceos-14-children-their-names-ages-and-mothers/): Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is reportedly the father of 14 children, each from different relationships.
- ['The Fight House': Internet Buzzes With Memes After Trump-Zelenskyy's Heated Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/the-fight-house-internet-buzzes-with-memes-after-trump-zelenskyys-heated-exchange/): Internet users, surprised by the unprecedented clash between the US and Ukrainian leaders, flooded social media with humorous videos and memes
- [Elon Musk Welcomes His 14th Child, A Boy: 'Build Like A Juggernaut, Heart Of Gold...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/elon-musk-welcomes-his-14th-child-a-boy-build-like-a-juggernaut-heart-of-gold/): Elon Musk’s latest child is a boy named Seldon Lycurgus with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink who is already the mother of his three children.
- [Team Trump Huddled, Zelenskyy Asked To Leave, Lunch Went To Waste: What Happened After White House Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/team-trump-huddled-zelenskyy-asked-to-leave-lunch-went-to-waste-what-happened-after-white-house-spat/): The heated exchange between the two leaders quickly dominated global headlines, and the incident, which involved some shouting, spread quickly across social media, drawing even more attention
- [Takeaways From The Trump-Zelensky Meeting That Devolved Into A Shouting Match | Donald Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/takeaways-from-the-trump-zelensky-meeting-that-devolved-into-a-shouting-match-donald-trump-n18g/): The much-awaited meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his American counterpart Donald Trump ended in disaster on Friday after the two leaders and US Vice President JD Vance had an unusual discussion over the ongoing war in Russia in front of the world’s media at the White House. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pope Francis Suffers Health Setback With 'Coughing Fit', Put On Assisted Ventilation: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/pope-francis-suffers-health-setback-with-coughing-fit-put-on-assisted-ventilation-vatican/): Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, the Vatican said, marking a setback in two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports.
- [Donald Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Future Of US-Ukraine Ties Hang In Balance After White House Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/donald-trump-zelenskyy-meeting-live-updates-future-of-us-ukraine-ties-hang-in-balance-after-white-house-disaster/): Donald Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy devolved into a shouting match as the US President accused him of “disrespect” and “gambling with the lives of people”.
- [Trump Cabinet Marco Rubio Reacts On Zelenskyy And Trump Face Off At The White House | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-cabinet-marco-rubio-reacts-on-zelenskyy-and-trump-face-off-at-the-white-house-news18/): First Trump Cabinet Member Marco Rubio Reacts On Zelenskyy And Trump Face off At The White House n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump-Zelenskyy Talks Were On Track, But Sparks Flew In 10-Minute Fiery Exchange: Video Shows What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-zelenskyy-talks-were-on-track-but-sparks-flew-in-10-minute-fiery-exchange-video-shows-what-happened/): The aftermath of the fiery spat was so intense that no deal was signed, no joint statement was released, and Zelenskyy was asked to leave the White House in a clear dismissal.
- [Zelenskyy Refuses To Apologise To Trump, But Says Clash 'Not Good For Both Sides’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelenskyy-refuses-to-apologise-to-trump-but-says-clash-not-good-for-both-sides/): Zelenskyy maintained that he “did not do anything wrong” when questioned about the heated exchange with Trump at the White House
- [Russia Says Trump's Restraint In Not 'Hitting That Scumbag' Zelenskyy In White House Fight A 'Miracle'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/russia-says-trumps-restraint-in-not-hitting-that-scumbag-zelenskyy-in-white-house-fight-a-miracle/): Zelenskyy and Trump openly confronted in the White House during a meeting intended to finalise a deal on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources and discuss a peace agreement with Russia
- ['We Stand With You': European Leaders Back Ukraine After Zelenskyy's Disastrous Meeting With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/we-stand-with-you-european-leaders-back-ukraine-after-zelenskyys-disastrous-meeting-with-trump/): Relations between the US and Ukraine plunged to a new low after a heated exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, prompting a wave of support by European leaders.
- [Trump After White House Spat With Zelenskyy: 'He Wants To Come Back Right Now But I Can't Do That'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/trump-after-white-house-spat-with-zelenskyy-he-wants-to-come-back-right-now-but-i-cant-do-that/): In a tense exchange with Zelenskyy, Trump accused him of “gambling with World War III”, while JD Vance accused him of not being “very thankful “for American aid”.
- [Zelenskyy Shares First Post After White House Showdown With Trump: 'Thank You America For This Visit'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/zelenskyy-shares-first-post-after-white-house-showdown-with-trump-thank-you-america-for-this-visit/): During an intense Oval Office meeting on Friday, Trump shouted at Zelenskyy, accusing him of “risking millions of lives”.
- [Trump, JD Vance Face Backlash From World Leaders For Berating Zelenskyy: 'We Stand With Ukraine'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-jd-vance-face-backlash-from-world-leaders-for-berating-zelenskyy-we-stand-with-ukraine/): Trump and Zelenskyy’s heated exchange not only led to the cancellation of the joint news conference but also prompted reactions from world leaders.
- [Trump cuts talks short with Zelenskyy after heated meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-cuts-talks-short-with-zelenskyy-after-heated-meeting/): US President Donald Trump cuts talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy short after a contentious meeting.
- [Trump, JD Vance In Splits After Reporter Asks Zelensky Why He Doesn't Wear A Suit: 'Do You Own A Suit?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-jd-vance-in-splits-after-reporter-asks-zelensky-why-he-doesnt-wear-a-suit-do-you-own-a-suit/): US President Donald Trump’s reaction to Zelenskyy’s outfit was apparent as they greeted each other.
- [Key takeaways from the fiery White House meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/key-takeaways-from-the-fiery-white-house-meeting-with-trump-and-zelenskyy/): A news conference in the Oval Office has erupted into naked tension, as Trump yells at Zelenskyy to be ‘thankful’ to US.
- [Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/pope-francis-suffers-breathing-crisis-amid-battle-with-pneumonia/): Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.
- [What are the implications of the PKK leader’s call to disband?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/what-are-the-implications-of-the-pkk-leaders-call-to-disband/): ‘No alternative to democracy,’ says Abdullah Ocalan from prison.
- [World reacts after Donald Trump, JD Vance berate Ukaine’s Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/world-reacts-after-donald-trump-jd-vance-berate-ukaines-zelenskyy/): Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not ‘ready for peace if America is involved’.
- [Zelenskyy 'Kicked Out' Of White House After Heated Exchange With Trump: 'You're In No Position To Dictate'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/zelenskyy-kicked-out-of-white-house-after-heated-exchange-with-trump-youre-in-no-position-to-dictate/): President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” during a tense Oval Office meeting on Friday.
- ['Ukraine Is In Big Trouble...' Zelensky Faces Trump-Vance Wrath In White House | 'Come Back When...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/ukraine-is-in-big-trouble-zelensky-faces-trump-vance-wrath-in-white-house-come-back-when/): US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb. 28) and said the Ukrainian leader is “not ready” for peace with Russia in an extraordinary meltdown in the Oval Office that threw question marks over chances for a truce.Zelensky was meant to be making a full White House visit to […]
- [Trump and Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office discussion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/trump-and-zelenskyy-in-heated-oval-office-discussion/): US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy get in a heated argument.
- [Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband a ‘historic opportunity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/erdogan-says-pkk-leaders-call-to-disband-a-historic-opportunity/): Turkish president’s comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm.
- [On Camera, Trump Rebukes Ukraine's Zelenskyy In Heated White House Talks: 'You're Gambling With World War 3'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/on-camera-trump-rebukes-ukraines-zelenskyy-in-heated-white-house-talks-youre-gambling-with-world-war-3/): Donald Trump told the Ukrainian leader that he is “gambling with World War Three”. The US President said that Zelenskyy has not been “very thankful”.
- ['Zelenskyy Not Ready For Peace': Trump Decries Ukraine President After Ugly Oval Office Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/zelenskyy-not-ready-for-peace-trump-decries-ukraine-president-after-ugly-oval-office-exchange/): US President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance locked in a series of tense exchange during the meeting at the White House.
- ['You Don't Have The Cards': Trump Corners Zelenskyy In Dramatic Exchange, Vance Calls Him Disrespectful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/you-dont-have-the-cards-trump-corners-zelenskyy-in-dramatic-exchange-vance-calls-him-disrespectful/): US Vice President JD Vance was also present at the meeting in which the Ukrainian leader sought security guarantees from the US.
- [Ukraine Ambassador's Reaction Goes Viral After Trump's Public Admonishment Of Zelenskyy At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/ukraine-ambassadors-reaction-goes-viral-after-trumps-public-admonishment-of-zelenskyy-at-white-house/): Trump and Zelenskyy met at the Oval Office ahead of signing the resources deal which will provide the United States access to rare-earth and other critical minerals.
- [Jd Vance Blasts Ukraine President Zelenskyy | Trump Zelensky Meeting | Russia Ukraine War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/jd-vance-blasts-ukraine-president-zelenskyy-trump-zelensky-meeting-russia-ukraine-war-n18g/): You Should Be Thanking The Us President Trump. It Is Disrespectful…: Jd Vance Blasts Ukraine President Zelenskyy n18oc_liven18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Sheikh Hasina's Message To Bangladesh: 'I'll Return And Give Justice To My People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/sheikh-hasinas-message-to-bangladesh-ill-return-and-give-justice-to-my-people/): Targeting Muhammad Yunus, Sheikh Hasina said, “They have let terrorists go free in our country and they are killing people.”
- [Bangladesh Students Who Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina Launch New Political Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/bangladesh-students-who-deposed-pm-sheikh-hasina-launch-new-political-party/): The launch of ’Jatiya Nagorik Party’ (National Citizens’ Party), opens a new chapter in the turbulent politics of the South Asian country, which was born in 1971 after separating from Pakistan.
- [Mass US Government Layoffs: Over 20,000 Federal Employees Fired By Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/mass-us-government-layoffs-over-20000-federal-employees-fired-by-donald-trump/): US Government Layoffs By Donald Trump: The firings are aimed at reducing government spending- hitting major US agencies including the IRS, USAID, FEMA, and the EPA whose operations are likely to be majorly affected.
- ['Just 767 IDF Troops For 5000...' Oct. 7 2023 Attack Probe Reveals How Hamas Took Israel By Surprise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/just-767-idf-troops-for-5000-oct-7-2023-attack-probe-reveals-how-hamas-took-israel-by-surprise/): An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 attack released on Feb. 27 revealed the military’s “complete failure” to prevent the deadly assault. When the attack involving over 5,000 militants began, just 767 IDF troops were stationed on the border, according to the report which revealed how for years the Israeli military had […]
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/icc-champions-trophy-2025-australia-reach-last-four-afghanistan-on-brink/): Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.
- [Muslim worshippers hold first Ramadan prayer in Jakarta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/muslim-worshippers-hold-first-ramadan-prayer-in-jakarta/): Muslim worshippers in Indonesia held their first tarawih prayer of the holy month of Ramadan in Jakarta.
- [What does the report into Israeli military failures on October 7 say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/what-does-the-report-into-israeli-military-failures-on-october-7-say/): The report by the Israeli military has laid bare its ‘complete failure’ to prevent the Hamas-led incursion
- [Bosnia peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seeking to destablise country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/bosnia-peace-envoy-says-serb-regional-leaders-seeking-to-destablise-country/): Christian Schmidt calls for the ‘immediate cessation of all activities that undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement’.
- [Donald Trump To Declare English As US National Language In 'Unity' Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/donald-trump-to-declare-english-as-us-national-language-in-unity-push/): Designating English as the national language “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement.”
- [WhatsApp Down For Users As App Suffers Massive Outage, Thousands Unable To Send Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/whatsapp-down-for-users-as-app-suffers-massive-outage-thousands-unable-to-send-messages/): WhatsApp Down: Several users said that the app was unable to connect on DownDetector which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including user-submitted errors on its platform.
- [Russia Appoints US Envoy, Attacks Ukraine From Kursk; FSB Foils Bid On Putin-Linked Priest's Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/russia-appoints-us-envoy-attacks-ukraine-from-kursk-fsb-foils-bid-on-putin-linked-priests-life/): Russia on Feb. 28 named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as its new ambassador to the US following talks in Istanbul. “The American side handed over an official note of agreement on (Darchiev’s) appointment,” the Russian foreign ministry said. Darchiev has worked in various Russian diplomatic roles since 1992, most recently as director of the Russian […]
- [President Trump Meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy At White House, Leaders To Discuss Minerals Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/president-trump-meets-ukraines-zelenskyy-at-white-house-leaders-to-discuss-minerals-deal/): Post Content
- ['Won't Take Orders From...' Iran Slams 'Outrageous' Israeli Threat To Attack Its Nuclear Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/wont-take-orders-from-iran-slams-outrageous-israeli-threat-to-attack-its-nuclear-program/): Iran condemned Israel’s threats as “outrageous” after Israeli FM Gideon Saar suggested a military option to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran “will not bow to bullies” amid sanctions. Iran has increased its uranium stockpile, the IAEA reported. Trump reinstated “maximum pressure” sanctions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israel’s […]
- [Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/why-has-mexico-handed-over-drug-cartel-leaders-to-us-who-are-they/): Mexico’s largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican imports.
- [Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/blast-at-taliban-linked-pakistani-seminary-kills-six-people-injures-20/): A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?
- [On a pause from genocide, Israel turns its focus to ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/on-a-pause-from-genocide-israel-turns-its-focus-to-ethnic-cleansing/): After slaughtering tens of thousands in Gaza, Israel has embarked on a forced displacement campaign in the West Bank.
- [Ramadan Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/ramadan-mubarak-2025-hear-greetings-in-different-languages/): Here is how to wish someone during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world.
- [How the film I’m Still Here forces Brazil to face a dictatorship’s legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/how-the-film-im-still-here-forces-brazil-to-face-a-dictatorships-legacy/): By telling the true story of Eunice Paiva, the Oscar-nominated film has renewed pressure to address Brazil’s past.
- [Kash Patel Mulls Martial Arts Training for FBI Agents, Critics Pan Favour To Trump's 'UFC Friend'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/kash-patel-mulls-martial-arts-training-for-fbi-agents-critics-pan-favour-to-trumps-ufc-friend/): FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the US investigating agency’s ranks with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Patel discussed the idea during his first video conference call with the bureau’s 55 field office supervisors on Feb. 26, Reuters reports. The virtual meeting with each field office’s special-agent-in-charge was the first led by Patel, […]
- [Protesters, police clash as thousands rally for Greek train crash victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/protesters-police-clash-as-thousands-rally-for-greek-train-crash-victims/): Violence broke out in the Greek capital Athens as thousands rallied to demand justice for the train crash victims.
- [Israel threatens a second Nakba, yet denies the first ever happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/israel-threatens-a-second-nakba-yet-denies-the-first-ever-happened/): Israel has long denied the 1948 Nakba ethnic cleansing, even as it calls for carrying out a second Nakba today.
- [How are Gen Z embracing minimalism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/how-are-gen-z-embracing-minimalism/): Today on The Stream, we explore the rising Gen Z trend of embracing minimalism and reducing consumption.
- [Culture War Politics Could Pave the Way for Pan-American Trumpism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/culture-war-politics-could-pave-the-way-for-pan-american-trumpism/): Marc Lamont Hill talks to Professor Greg Grandin on how President Trump’s policies shape US influence in the Americas.
- [Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/africa-hiv-deaths-to-mount-as-trump-stops-funding-heres-why/): In South Africa alone, funding cuts could lead to 500,000 deaths in 10 years, experts warn.
- [Jos Buttler resigns as England captain after Champions Trophy exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/02/28/jos-buttler-resigns-as-england-captain-after-champions-trophy-exit/): England’s T20 World Cup winning skipper steps down after his team’s failures at the last three ICC tournaments.
- [Private spacecraft lands on the moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/private-spacecraft-lands-on-the-moon/): The Blue Ghost lunar lander has touched down safely on the moon.
- [Arab nations, rights groups condemn Israel’s decision to block Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/arab-nations-rights-groups-condemn-israels-decision-to-block-gaza-aid/): Several countries say Israeli action violates ceasefire deal as well as international law by using starvation as weapon.
- [Europe To Send Troops To Ukraine? Starmer Declares ‘Coalition of Willing’ After Summit With Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/europe-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-starmer-declares-coalition-of-willing-after-summit-with-zelensky/): European leaders held a summit in support of Ukraine in London on March 2, where they pledged to assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Kyiv. The talks, which brought together 18 allies, came just two days after the US President berated his Ukrainian counterpart at the White House. The meeting came at a […]
- [Pope Francis 'Rested Well Overnight' In Stable Condition, Taken Off Ventilation: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/pope-francis-rested-well-overnight-in-stable-condition-taken-off-ventilation-vatican/): The 88-year-old pontiff no longer requires the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe and has been without a fever, according to the Vatican. The pope is battling double pneumonia.
- [1 Dead, 4 Wounded In Suspected Terror Attack In Israel's Haifa; Attacker 'Neutralised'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/1-dead-4-wounded-in-suspected-terror-attack-in-israels-haifa-attacker-neutralised/): The head of Israel’s medical service, Eli Bin, says the injured are in serious-moderate condition after the gun attack.
- [China’s Myanmar Gambit A Looming Threat To India’s Northeast, Warn Intel Agencies | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/chinas-myanmar-gambit-a-looming-threat-to-indias-northeast-warn-intel-agencies-exclusive/): China is actively engaging with Myanmar’s military junta and arming ethnic groups like the Arakan Army, further fuelling instability that spills over into Manipur
- [Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/anora-a-small-budget-film-about-prostitution-sweeps-top-oscar-awards/): Best Picture and Best Director winner Sean Baker bemoans decline in the number of people going to the cinemas.
- [Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land wins Oscar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/palestinian-israeli-documentary-no-other-land-wins-oscar/): Watch the moment No Other Land, a Palestinian-Israeli film, won the Oscar for best documentary.
- [Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/japan-deploys-2000-firefighters-to-tackle-worst-forest-blaze-in-decades/): About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
- [What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/whats-the-emergency-arab-summit-on-gaza-reconstruction-everything-to-know/): The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
- [Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/can-europe-guarantee-ukraines-security-without-the-us/): European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won’t
- [One dead in stabbing attack in Israel’s Haifa, assailant killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/one-dead-in-stabbing-attack-in-israels-haifa-assailant-killed/): The attack took place in a bus station, police said, killing a 70-year-old man and injuring four others.
- [Fractures In Europe Over UK-France Ukraine Peace Plan Amid US Rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/fractures-in-europe-over-uk-france-ukraine-peace-plan-amid-us-rift/): The UK and France’s independent Ukraine peace plan has exposed fractures in Europe, with some leaders supporting continued military aid while others oppose prolonging the war.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,103](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1103/): These are the key developments on day 1,103 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/making-history-at-the-oscars-2025-five-takeaways-from-the-academy-awards/): A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.
- [Trump names 5 cryptocurrencies for national reserve, sending prices soaring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/trump-names-5-cryptocurrencies-for-national-reserve-sending-prices-soaring/): US president says Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve’.
- ['Worry Less About Putin, Focus On Migrant Rape Gangs': Trump Takes Dig At Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/worry-less-about-putin-focus-on-migrant-rape-gangs-trump-takes-dig-at-europe/): Trump’s remarks came after European leaders rallied around Zelenskyy following an ugly exchange between the US and Ukrainian leaders in the White House last week.
- [Kerala Man Shot Dead While Trying To Enter Israel Illegally Through Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/kerala-man-shot-dead-while-trying-to-enter-israel-illegally-through-jordan/): Thomas Gabriel Perera and his relative Edison were trying to cross the Jordan border in the Karak district illegally when they were shot
- [Canadians Reject Khalistani Movement, 72% Support Strict Policies To Curb Separatist Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/canadians-reject-khalistani-movement-72-support-strict-policies-to-curb-separatist-groups/): A poll shows 72% of Canadians support stricter policies against separatist movements, especially targeting Khalistani separatists. Sikhs globally have also expressed distress over misrepresentation due to Khalistani extremists.
- [In post-war Lebanon, Hezbollah grapples with new relationship to the state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/in-post-war-lebanon-hezbollah-grapples-with-new-relationship-to-the-state/): What does the future look like for a militarily, politically and financially weakened Hezbollah?
- [Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/oscars-2025-the-list-of-winners-from-the-97th-academy-awards/): Anora walks away with five Oscars, while No Other Land portraying Israeli settler violence judged the best documentary.
- [Trump's Allies Suggest Zelenskyy May Need To Resign After White House Row: 'Needs To Come To His Senses'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/trumps-allies-suggest-zelenskyy-may-need-to-resign-after-white-house-row-needs-to-come-to-his-senses/): The rare public spat – with Trump calling him “disrespectful” – resulted in Zelenskyy leaving the White House without the anticipated signing of a minerals pact.
- [Mikey Madison Wins Best Actress at #Oscars2025! Can She Break the 'Best Actress Curse'? | Oscars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/mikey-madison-wins-best-actress-at-oscars2025-can-she-break-the-best-actress-curse-oscars/): The 2025 Oscars have just wrapped up, and Mikey Madison has taken home the coveted Best Actress award for her stunning performance in Anora! However, the win has also sparked concerns about the so-called “Best Actress Curse,” which suggests that actresses who win the award at a young age often see their careers decline.Join us […]
- [Zelenskyy Says He's Willing To Resign For Ukraine's NATO Berth: 'It Means I Fulfilled My Mission' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/zelenskyy-says-hes-willing-to-resign-for-ukraines-nato-berth-it-means-i-fulfilled-my-mission-watch/): Zelenskyy’s remarks came after Trump’s allies suggested that he may need to resign to achieve a truce between Russia and Ukraine following an ugly exchange at the White House.
- [Oscars 2025 | Sean Baker Wins Best Director at Oscars 2025 for Anora: Exclusive Reactions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/oscars-2025-sean-baker-wins-best-director-at-oscars-2025-for-anora-exclusive-reactions-news18/): The 2025 Oscars have just wrapped up, and Sean Baker has taken home the coveted Best Director award for his stunning work on Anora! Indian filmmaker Kunal Kohli joins us to share his thoughts on Sean Baker’s historic win.Titas Chowdhury also weighs in on Sean Baker’s emotional acceptance speech, where he spoke about the challenges […]
- [RFK Jr, noted vaccine sceptic, backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/rfk-jr-noted-vaccine-sceptic-backs-measles-jab-amid-deadly-us-outbreak/): US health secretary says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about outbreak in Texas.
- ['Lindsey Graham Can Take Ukraine Citizenship': Zelenskyy Blasts US Senator's 'Resignation' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/lindsey-graham-can-take-ukraine-citizenship-zelenskyy-blasts-us-senators-resignation-remark/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested that US Senator Lindsey Graham should move to Ukraine and become a citizen so that his opinion on Ukraine’s leadership would “gain weight.”
- [How South Korea raised its birthrate: Love bingo, parental support and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/how-south-korea-raised-its-birthrate-love-bingo-parental-support-and-more/): South Korea’s birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn’t significant enough, say experts
- [Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land wins Oscar for best documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/israeli-palestinian-film-no-other-land-wins-oscar-for-best-documentary/): The collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers triumphed over four other documentaries.
- [Lol Crawley Wins The Best Cinematography Oscar For ‘The Brutalist’ At The 97th Academy Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/lol-crawley-wins-the-best-cinematography-oscar-for-the-brutalist-at-the-97th-academy-awards/): Cinematographer Lol Crawley’s steady accuracy was at the forefront of “The Brutalist,” one of the year’s most visually arresting pictures. And now, the Academy presented him with the Oscar for Best Cinematography in recognition of his nearly two decades of daring, acclaimed work. With what he did with “The Brutalist,” it wouldn’t be remarkable if […]
- [UK 'Spy Cops' Scandal: How 25 Undercover Police Officers Deceived Women Into Sexual Relationships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/uk-spy-cops-scandal-how-25-undercover-police-officers-deceived-women-into-sexual-relationships/): At least 25 undercover police officers were found to have deceived women into long-term intimate sexual relationships by faking their identities to spy on their social groups.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/ukraines-zelenskyy-ready-for-minerals-deal-after-bust-up-with-trump/): Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO.
- ['Who Hasn't Received Aid?' Scammers Use President's DeepFake Videos In Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/who-hasnt-received-aid-scammers-use-presidents-deepfake-videos-in-indonesia/): Since last year’s Indonesian election, experts have warned of a tidal wave of deepfakes — audio, images and video appearing to come from a known person but which are in fact the work of scammers using artificial intelligence tools.
- [Zelenskyy Rejects Calls For Immediate Ceasefire With Russia: 'Failure For Everyone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/zelenskyy-rejects-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-with-russia-failure-for-everyone/): Zelenskyy’s ugly exchange with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the White House prompted European allies of Kyiv to shore up support to repel Russian aggression.
- [Netanyahu Calls Trump 'Greatest Friend' For Sending Munitions To 'Finish Job' Against Iran's Terror Axis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/netanyahu-calls-trump-greatest-friend-for-sending-munitions-to-finish-job-against-irans-terror-axis/): “Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House,” Netanyahu said in a video statement in English.
- [Be In Office '60 Hours A Week': Google's Sergey Brin Asks Team To Report 'At Least Every Weekday'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/be-in-office-60-hours-a-week-googles-sergey-brin-asks-team-to-report-at-least-every-weekday/): Sergey Brin urged Google’s AI teams to work 60 hours per week from the office, calling it the “sweet spot of productivity” amid fierce competition in Artificial Intelligence.
- ['We Understand Importance Of America': Zelenskyy Tries To Salvage Relations With US Amid Europe Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/we-understand-importance-of-america-zelenskyy-tries-to-salvage-relations-with-us-amid-europe-support/): European countries promised support to Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s ugly exchange with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the White House. The UK has unveiled a 1.6 billion pound deal for defence missiles.
- [‘Urgently..." Europe in Frenzy? UK, France Work With Ukraine on Plan to End War, Russia Hails Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/urgently-europe-in-frenzy-uk-france-work-with-ukraine-on-plan-to-end-war-russia-hails-trump/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the Ukraine crisis a “once-in-a-generation moment” for European security at the London summit. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire plan, backed by Britain, France, and Ukraine, to be presented to the US. Starmer aims to restore peace talks, engage key leaders, and secure US support. European leaders discussed […]
- [Donald Trump's 'Alpha Male' Behaviour In Oval Office Spat With Zelenskyy Decoded By Expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/donald-trumps-alpha-male-behaviour-in-oval-office-spat-with-zelenskyy-decoded-by-expert/): The heated exchange between the two global leaders has sparked widespread discussion, with body language experts analysing and explaining what it means.
- [Keir Starmer Hosts Ukraine Summit In London With Western Leaders And Zelensky | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/keir-starmer-hosts-ukraine-summit-in-london-with-western-leaders-and-zelensky-english-news-n18g/): Kier Starmer and the European leaders have rendered full support to Ukraine. While addressing the media Starmer he has also questioned Trump’s administration. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Will Israel resume its war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/will-israel-resume-its-war-on-gaza/): The ceasefire in Gaza hangs in the balance as Israel insists on extending phase one.
- [US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/us-firm-firefly-achieves-its-first-moon-landing-with-blue-ghost-spacecraft/): Firefly says it is the first private company to make a ‘fully successful’ soft landing on the moon.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India beat New Zealand to face Australia in semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-beat-new-zealand-to-face-australia-in-semi/): India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up rerun of the Cricket World Cup final against Australia in last four.
- ['Ukraine Needs Peace': Days After Trump Spat, 'Ally' US Gets Special Mention In Zelenskyy's Meloni Shout-Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/ukraine-needs-peace-days-after-trump-spat-ally-us-gets-special-mention-in-zelenskyys-meloni-shout-out/): In the post, the Ukrainian leader emphasised that “it is important to maintain unity around Ukraine and strengthen the country’s position in cooperation with the allies – the countries of Europe and the United States.”
- [Police Arrested Several People At A Protest Against Elon Musk Outside A New York Tesla Dealership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/police-arrested-several-people-at-a-protest-against-elon-musk-outside-a-new-york-tesla-dealership/): Nine people were arrested during a raucous demonstration outside a New York City Tesla dealership on Saturday, protesting owner Elon Musk’s role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump. Source: Reuters and AP News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/india-avalanche-rescue-operation-ends-as-eighth-and-final-body-found/): More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state.
- [Israel Approves US Proposal For Ceasefire In Gaza During Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israel-approves-us-proposal-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-during-ramadan/): Israel has approved a proposal by the United States for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday.
- [JD Vance Booed By Pro-Ukraine Protesters During Vacation In Vermont Over Oval Office Showdown | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/jd-vance-booed-by-pro-ukraine-protesters-during-vacation-in-vermont-over-oval-office-showdown-watch/): The angry protesters slammed the Vice President for being “mean” and “disrespectful” to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy during Oval Office meeting on Friday.
- [“Iron Fist Ready…” Erdogan Warns as PKK Declares Ceasefire Ending 4 Decades of Conflict With Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/iron-fist-ready-erdogan-warns-as-pkk-declares-ceasefire-ending-4-decades-of-conflict-with-turkey/): The outlawed Kurdish militant group PKK declared a ceasefire with Turkey on March 1, following a call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to disband. The group pledged to lay down arms unless attacked. The ceasefire follows an olive branch extended by MHP leader Bahceli in October. President Erdogan welcomed the move but warned Turkey would […]
- [Politics and funding cuts threaten global relief efforts: UN aid chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/politics-and-funding-cuts-threaten-global-relief-efforts-un-aid-chief/): Tom Fletcher warns that global humanitarian aid is at risk as funding collapses and political battles block relief.
- [An open letter to Trump from former Guantanamo prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/an-open-letter-to-trump-from-former-guantanamo-prisoners/): The 16 signatories condemn Trump’s order to detain undocumented people in the military prison.
- [Trump’s attempt to topple Zelenskyy through elections could be catastrophic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/trumps-attempt-to-topple-zelenskyy-through-elections-could-be-catastrophic/): A rushed election in the context of war and increasing political polarisation in Ukraine could destabilise the country.
- [Trump, Zelenskyy Can Be Trusted Despite 'Uncomfortable' Exchange, But Not Putin: UK's Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/trump-zelenskyy-can-be-trusted-despite-uncomfortable-exchange-but-not-putin-uks-starmer/): UK PM Keir Starmer hosted Zelenskyy in London in a major Ukraine Summit after blowout between Kyiv and Washington.
- [The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/the-lost-film-of-panama-indigenous-kuna-reclaim-their-voice/): Fifty years after a documentary film was confiscated by a bank, Panama’s Indigenous Kuna people reclaim their story.
- [Oscars 2025: Nominees, predictions and what time to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/oscars-2025-nominees-predictions-and-what-time-to-watch/): Emilia Perez, Wicked, The Brutalist and The Substance are some of the top films up for trophies at the Academy Awards.
- [Video: Palestinians observe sombre Ramadan in Gaza as Israel blocks aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/video-palestinians-observe-sombre-ramadan-in-gaza-as-israel-blocks-aid/): Palestinian Muslims in Gaza are observing Ramadan amid rubble.
- [‘Ran Out of Patience’ Trump Aide ‘Reveals’ How Zelensky’s US Team ‘Begged’ To Talk Post-Clash | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/ran-out-of-patience-trump-aide-reveals-how-zelenskys-us-team-begged-to-talk-post-clash-war/): A Trump aide reveals how Zelensky’s US team “begged” for a meeting following a tense confrontation, highlighting the strained relations during the war. n18oc_crux
- ['Feel All Your Affection…': Pope Francis Stable In Hospital, Thanks Well-Wishers For Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/feel-all-your-affection-pope-francis-stable-in-hospital-thanks-well-wishers-for-support/): Pope Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with respiratory problems that degenerated into double pneumonia.
- [Iran’s economy minister impeached amid rising inflation, falling currency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/irans-economy-minister-impeached-amid-rising-inflation-falling-currency/): Hemmati was removed from office after 182 out of 273 lawmakers voted against him.
- [UK gives Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a warm welcome after Trump confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/uk-gives-ukraines-zelenskyy-a-warm-welcome-after-trump-confrontation/): Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a warm welcome in the UK after his fiery exchange with Donald Trump
- [Israeli soldiers assault intellectually disabled man in West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israeli-soldiers-assault-intellectually-disabled-man-in-west-bank-raid/): Israeli soldiers attack a Palestinian man with an intellectual disability during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
- [Russia "Foiled" Ukraine "Terror Attack" on Turkstream Pipeline as Zelensky Met Trump, Downs 3 Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/russia-foiled-ukraine-terror-attack-on-turkstream-pipeline-as-zelensky-met-trump-downs-3-drones/): Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to attack the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream pipeline on February 28 while President Zelensky was in Washington. Moscow said Russian air defenses downed three drones targeting the facility. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov urged Turkey and Hungary to pressure Kyiv to halt such attacks. Hungary condemned the incident as […]
- [“Zelenskyy Damaged Himself…” Elon Musk ‘shames’ Ukraine President After Showdown With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/zelenskyy-damaged-himself-elon-musk-shames-ukraine-president-after-showdown-with-trump/): “Zelenskyy has damaged himself severely in the eyes of the public,” says over the heated argument which erupted between Zelensky and at the Oval office News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Syria’s White Helmets continue to help people in devastated Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/syrias-white-helmets-continue-to-help-people-in-devastated-aleppo/): Group turns a military base in Aleppo into an emergency response hub, replacing tanks with fire trucks and ambulances.
- [Ramadan 2025: Fasting hours and iftar times around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/ramadan-2025-fasting-hours-and-iftar-times-around-the-world/): The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 13 to 16 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
- [Inside the Ramallah hotel housing Gaza’s cancer patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/inside-the-ramallah-hotel-housing-gazas-cancer-patients/): As war destroyed their homes and killed their families, these hotel guests fought another battle – to survive illness.
- [Hours Before Oval Office Spat, US Senator Warned Zelenskyy Not To 'Take The Bait'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/hours-before-oval-office-spat-us-senator-warned-zelenskyy-not-to-take-the-bait/): A staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and one of Ukraine’s biggest defenders on the Republican side, Graham met Zelenskyy before the latter’s Oval Office meeting on February 28.
- [UK, France Working With Ukraine To End War After Trump-Zelenskyy White House Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/uk-france-working-with-ukraine-to-end-war-after-trump-zelenskyy-white-house-spat/): UK PM Starmer spoke to Macron and Trump on Saturday after he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Downing Street.
- [‘Zelenskyy Damaged Himself...’: Elon Musk Shares News Clip To Drive His Point On Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/zelenskyy-damaged-himself-elon-musk-shares-news-clip-to-drive-his-point-on-ukraine-war/): The relations between the US and Ukraine received a massive blow after February 28 Trump-Zelenskyy spat at the White House. The Ukrainian President has received support Europe.
- [Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/four-year-old-dies-from-ebola-amid-new-outbreak-in-uganda/): The latest Ebola outbreak, the sixth in Uganda, was declared at the end of January.
- [Israel attacks north Gaza as first phase of ceasefire deal comes to an end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israel-attacks-north-gaza-as-first-phase-of-ceasefire-deal-comes-to-an-end/): Israeli forces have struck Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, as the first phase of the ceasefire deal ends
- [‘Independence From US’ Europe Eyes ‘Nuclear Umbrella’ As EU Huddles In UK For Summit With Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/independence-from-us-europe-eyes-nuclear-umbrella-as-eu-huddles-in-uk-for-summit-with-zelensky/): European leaders are exploring a “nuclear umbrella” for greater security and independence from the US, as they meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky at a summit in the UK. n18oc_crux
- [How Bangladesh Ex-Minister Built A $500-Million Global Empire Of 480+ Properties On Annual Salary Of $13,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/how-bangladesh-ex-minister-built-a-500-million-global-empire-of-480-properties-on-annual-salary-of-13000/): From Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeira to London and New York, Saifuzzaman Chowdhury says his properties were bought using funds from his “legitimate businesses”
- [UK, France, Ukraine Agree To Work On Ceasefire Plan For Russia's War in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/uk-france-ukraine-agree-to-work-on-ceasefire-plan-for-russias-war-in-ukraine/): Zelenskyy received broad support from leaders across Europe after the White House fiasco, which was exceptional for featuring an attack on an ally — and because it was broadcast on live television
- [European leaders gather in London to strengthen support for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/european-leaders-gather-in-london-to-strengthen-support-for-ukraine/): European leaders meet in London to bolster Ukraine and address security concerns amid US policy shifts under Trump.
- [Video: Cargo plane catches fire after bird strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/video-cargo-plane-catches-fire-after-bird-strike/): A Boeing 767 FedEx cargo plane flying from New Jersey to Indianapolis suffered a bird strike and caught fire.
- [Erdogan welcomes PKK ceasefire but warns the group that it must disband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/erdogan-welcomes-pkk-ceasefire-but-warns-the-group-that-it-must-disband/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the PKK’s declaration of a ceasefire after a 40-year conflict
- [‘What Did You Do Last Week’: Elon Musk’s DOGE Sends Second Mail To Federal Workers Amid Pushback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/what-did-you-do-last-week-elon-musks-doge-sends-second-mail-to-federal-workers-amid-pushback/): The new emails were sent just a week after Musk, whom US President Donald Trump tasked with downsizing the government, sent a similar “what did you do last week?” mail on February 23
- [Anti-DOGE Protests Hit Tesla Stores In US, Call For Boycotting Elon Musk | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/anti-doge-protests-hit-tesla-stores-in-us-call-for-boycotting-elon-musk-watch/): Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores to protest Elon Musk’s push to slash government spending and sharply reduce the federal workforce.
- [Man Released, His Brother Still Hostage: Hamas Releases Video Of The Heartbreaking 'Goodbye' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/man-released-his-brother-still-hostage-hamas-releases-video-of-the-heartbreaking-goodbye-exclusive/): As Iair Horn is released, Eitan Horn is seen calling on the Israeli government to sign on the second phase of the ceasefire deal and secure his release
- [Israel reneges on ceasefire deal, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israel-reneges-on-ceasefire-deal-warns-hamas-of-consequences/): Hamas calls Israel’s move ‘cheap blackmail’ and a ‘coup’ on the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
- [Female Teacher Caught Having Sex With 17-year-old Student At School, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/female-teacher-caught-having-sex-with-17-year-old-student-at-school-arrested/): Flores, who also worked as a beauty advisor according to her LinkedIn profile, was taken into custody at her residence this week and charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor
- [Israel Suspends Entry Of Aid, Supplies Into Gaza Till Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israel-suspends-entry-of-aid-supplies-into-gaza-till-hamas-accepts-ceasefire-extension/): Israel warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a US proposal for an extension of the ceasefire. The first phase of the ceasefire expired on Saturday.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell, Convicted For Role In Jeffrey Epstein’s Trafficking Ring, Eyes Trump Pardon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/ghislaine-maxwell-convicted-for-role-in-jeffrey-epsteins-trafficking-ring-eyes-trump-pardon-report/): Ghislaine Maxwell, serving 20 years for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, may seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump, leveraging their long-standing friendship.
- [President Donald Trump Designates English As Official Language Of US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/president-donald-trump-designates-english-as-official-language-of-us/): The order revokes a presidential mandate from the 1990s under then-president Bill Clinton requiring federal agencies and agencies receiving federal funding to provide assistance to non-English speakers
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,102](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1102/): These are the key developments on day 1,102 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [15-Year-Old Without Vaginal Opening Gets Pregnant, Leaves Doctors Grappling In The Dark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/15-year-old-without-vaginal-opening-gets-pregnant-leaves-doctors-grappling-in-the-dark/): Doctors concluded that sperm, ingested during oral sex, somehow traversed through the stab wounds, bypassing the typically lethal stomach acid, and reached her reproductive organs
- [Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Spaceship Hours From Moon Landing Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/firefly-aerospaces-blue-ghost-spaceship-hours-from-moon-landing-attempt/): Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is targeting landing no sooner than 3:34 am US Eastern time (0834 GMT) on Sunday, aiming for a site near Mons Latreille, a volcanic feature in Mare Crisium on the Moon’s northeastern near side
- [Pope Francis Health Update: Condition Stable After Respiratory Crisis, No Further Episodes Of Bronchial Spasms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/pope-francis-health-update-condition-stable-after-respiratory-crisis-no-further-episodes-of-bronchial-spasms/): The 88-year-old pope had a good response in his blood gas levels even during the “long periods” he was off the ventilator mask and only using high-flow supplemental oxygen. But his prognosis remained guarded, meaning he wasn’t out of danger
- [Another Court Setback For Trump, Judge Rules Head of Watchdog Agency Must Keep His Job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/another-court-setback-for-trump-judge-rules-head-of-watchdog-agency-must-keep-his-job/): Jackson, who was nominated to the bench by Democratic president Barack Obama, quickly reinstated Dellinger in the job while he pursued his case
- [3 Aircraft Violate Airspace Near Trump's Florida Estate, F-16 Fighter Jets Scrambled: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/3-aircraft-violate-airspace-near-trumps-florida-estate-f-16-fighter-jets-scrambled-report/): F-16 jets were scrambled by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to escort the three civilian aircraft out of the area, as per reports.
- [At Least 37 Dead, Dozens Injured In Bolivia Bus Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/at-least-37-dead-dozens-injured-in-bolivia-bus-crash/): The accident happened during the early morning hours on the route between the cities of Uyuni and Colchani, when one of the vehicles swerved into the oncoming lane
- ['Restore Relationship With Trump': NATO Chief To Zelenskyy After White House Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/restore-relationship-with-trump-nato-chief-to-zelenskyy-after-white-house-showdown/): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he told Zelenskyy that “he really had to respect what President Trump has done so far for Ukraine.”
- [Israel Endorses US Proposal to Extend Gaza Ceasefire; Hamas Pushes For Shift To 2nd Phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/02/israel-endorses-us-proposal-to-extend-gaza-ceasefire-hamas-pushes-for-shift-to-2nd-phase/): The first phase of the ceasefire ended on Saturday, and talks have begun on starting the second phase aimed at ending the war and seeing all remaining living hostages in Gaza returned home.
- [Will the US withdraw its support for Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/will-the-us-withdraw-its-support-for-ukraine/): A public meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy descended into a spat.
- [At least 37 people killed and 39 wounded as two buses collide in Bolivia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/at-least-37-people-killed-and-39-wounded-as-two-buses-collide-in-bolivia/): The crash happened on the route between Uyuni and Colchani, when one of the vehicles swerved into the oncoming lane.
- [Congress Political Crisis | Shashi Tharoor Row | Kerala Poltiics | Congress News | Take Three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/congress-political-crisis-shashi-tharoor-row-kerala-poltiics-congress-news-take-three/): ‘Shashi Tharoor has a great mind, is very articulate and is also very affable , perhaps he is in the wrong place’ says @AnchorAnandNThe Congress party in Kerala, currently making headlines due to its internal conflict with senior leader Shashi Tharoor, has initiated damage control, beginning with a key meeting. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine Seeks ‘Crucial’ Trump Backing Post-Clash, Russia Mocks Zelensky’s ‘Failed’ US Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/ukraine-seeks-crucial-trump-backing-post-clash-russia-mocks-zelenskys-failed-us-trip/): On March 1, Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked the US for its support amid the war with Russia. He offered to sign a mineral deal but demanded security guarantees from the US Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s need for peace, but only through strong negotiations. His posts came after a clash with Trump and Vice President Vance, who […]
- [‘Uncivilised, Anti-American’: Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Major Backlash For Barefoot Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/uncivilised-anti-american-vivek-ramaswamy-faces-major-backlash-for-barefoot-interview/): Vivek Ramaswamy Barefoot Interview: Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently announced his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, was criticised by several users on social media who slammed his barefoot appearance and called it inappropriate.
- [Zelenskyy Meets UK PM Starmer After Ukraine President’s Massive Showdown With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/01/zelenskyy-meets-uk-pm-starmer-after-ukraine-presidents-massive-showdown-with-trump/): Zelenskyy arrived at London Stansted Airport on Saturday after a shouting match with the US President in Washington on Friday.
- [Who is Eyal Zamir, the Israeli army’s new chief of staff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/who-is-eyal-zamir-the-israeli-armys-new-chief-of-staff/): Israel’s highest-ranking officer has a longstanding relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/eu-weighs-841bn-rearm-europe-plan-to-counter-possible-us-disengagement/): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against ‘a clear and present danger’ before Europe.
- [Russia Lauds Trump's Freeze On Ukraine Aid, Calls It 'Best Contribution' To Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/russia-lauds-trumps-freeze-on-ukraine-aid-calls-it-best-contribution-to-peace/): Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, a White House official said, upending Washington’s policy towards its long-time ally.
- [China's Communist Party Working To Discredit Dalai Lama, Manipulating Tibetans: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/chinas-communist-party-working-to-discredit-dalai-lama-manipulating-tibetans-sources-exclusive/): One of the CCP’s primary tactics is spreading propaganda that aims to turn Tibetans against the Dalai Lama. This includes intensive indoctrination programs within Tibet, particularly in Chinese-run schools.
- [Violent Brawl Breaks Out Between Guards, Families Of Oct 7 Victims In Israeli Parliament | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/violent-brawl-breaks-out-between-guards-families-of-oct-7-victims-in-israeli-parliament-watch/): Videos from inside the Knesset showed guards brawling with the families of the October 7 victims ahead of Netanyahu’s speech in the Parliament.
- [‘We will be a loud voice’: Leftist leader Reichinnek woos young Germans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/we-will-be-a-loud-voice-leftist-leader-reichinnek-woos-young-germans/): The Die Linke star behind the party’s rise in recent elections says there is ‘real momentum for progressive politics’.
- [Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/is-donald-trump-keeping-his-promises-on-immigration-tariffs-and-doge/): Trump signed over 70 orders in 6 weeks, but his plans on immigration, tariffs, and more face hurdles. Will they succeed?
- [Taliban Claims To Capture Vital Border Crossing Amid Clashes With Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/taliban-claims-to-capture-vital-border-crossing-amid-clashes-with-pakistan-exclusive/): Afghan forces have reportedly built new structures like border posts and bunkers, a move that Pakistan labelled a violation of previous agreements, given that it considers the area its own territory
- [Caro Quintero: FBI's ‘Most Wanted’ Mexican Drug Lord, ‘Narco Of Narcos’, Handed Over To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/caro-quintero-fbis-most-wanted-mexican-drug-lord-narco-of-narcos-handed-over-to-us/): Rafael Caro Quintero- known as the “narco of narcos”- has been pursued by the US for 40 years. Rafael Caro Quintero was added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives in 2018.
- [UK School Bans Mirrors In Toilets. Reason: Students ‘Look Into Them’ Too Much](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/uk-school-bans-mirrors-in-toilets-reason-students-look-into-them-too-much/): This incident follows a controversial move in 2023 by Christopher Whitehead Language College in Worcester, where mirrors in girls’ toilets were replaced with posters criticizing makeup.
- [Israeli captives’ families fight with Knesset security guards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/israeli-captives-families-fight-with-knesset-security-guards/): Violent clashes erupted at Israel’s parliament between families of Israeli captives in Gaza and Knesset security guards.
- [Climate crisis threatens Pakistan’s bees and honey trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/climate-crisis-threatens-pakistans-bees-and-honey-trade/): Pakistan’s bees once produced 22 varieties of honey but that has plummeted to 11 as flowering seasons shorten.
- [Video: Prayers for Pope after ‘acute respiratory failures’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/video-prayers-for-pope-after-acute-respiratory-failures/): Pope Francis’ over two-week battle on pneumonia still persists, amid rosary prayers that were held in the Vatican City.
- [Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with high tariffs as trade war intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-hits-canada-mexico-china-with-high-tariffs-as-trade-war-intensifies/): New 25 percent tariffs on Mexico, Canada imports take effect along with doubling of duties on China goods to 20 percent.
- [Car swept out to sea by floods on Spanish island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/car-swept-out-to-sea-by-floods-on-spanish-island/): Watch the moment a car was swept out to sea by flash floods in Spain’s Gran Canaria
- [Dalai Lama Under Threat: Australian Citizen Of Tibetan Origin Calls For Spiritual Leader's Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/dalai-lama-under-threat-australian-citizen-of-tibetan-origin-calls-for-spiritual-leaders-assassination/): Top intelligence sources reveal that the government considers this threat to Dalai Lama with utmost seriousness due to its international implications. Following these threats, the Dalai Lama’s security has been upgraded to Z plus.
- [What happens to Palestinian women in Israeli prisons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/what-happens-to-palestinian-women-in-israeli-prisons/): “There are moments where you’re sitting there and you would just try to remember how your family looks like.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,104](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1104/): These are the key developments on day 1,104 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump confirms new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-confirms-new-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china/): New US tariffs are in force against Canada, Mexico and China after President Donald Trump confirmed they would go ahead.
- [US unlikely to “put any pressure” on Israel to stick to ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/us-unlikely-to-put-any-pressure-on-israel-to-stick-to-ceasefire-deal/): Update on the ceasefire deal
- [Trump announces US crypto reserve: What it is, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-announces-us-crypto-reserve-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/): The announcement over the weekend sent crypto markets into an upwards frenzy following a recent weeks-long slump.
- [Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Christian Stocker On Becoming Austria's Federal Chancellor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/prime-minister-modi-congratulates-christian-stocker-on-becoming-austrias-federal-chancellor/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Christian Stocker on being sworn in as the Federal Chancellor of Austria, saying that he looks forward to working with him to take mutually beneficial cooperation to unprecedented heights.
- [Taiwan says it’s ‘impossible’ for US to retreat from Asia Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/taiwan-says-its-impossible-for-us-to-retreat-from-asia-pacific/): Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo says it’s in the US’s ‘national interest’ to maintain the status quo in Asia.
- [More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/more-than-200-children-some-as-young-as-one-raped-in-sudan-unicef-says/): Report says rape is ‘being used as a tactic of war’ in violation of international law and and laws protecting children.
- [How will Trump’s tariffs impact Mexico and Canada’s exports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/how-will-trumps-tariffs-impact-mexico-and-canadas-exports/): Tariffs of 25 percent on Mexican and Canadian goods came into effect on Tuesday.
- [Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/most-adults-a-third-of-children-will-be-overweight-or-obese-by-2050-study/): Lancet study uses data from 204 countries to paint a grim picture of what it called an ‘unprecedented global epidemic’.
- [China Hits Back, Imposes 15% Tariff On Key US Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/china-hits-back-imposes-15-tariff-on-key-us-imports/): This comes after US President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%.
- [Trump Vs Zelenskyy Vs Putin Vs Europe: Everybody Wants Ukraine Peace, But No One Knows How To Get There](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-vs-zelenskyy-vs-putin-vs-europe-everybody-wants-ukraine-peace-but-no-one-knows-how-to-get-there/): Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have complicated Ukraine’s peace efforts, with US military aid now axed. Meanwhile, Europe is also working on a peace plan, but what’s the road ahead?
- [‘Gotham but no Batman’: Crime wave grips Dhaka 6 months after Hasina fled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/gotham-but-no-batman-crime-wave-grips-dhaka-6-months-after-hasina-fled/): A spike in violent crime in the Bangladesh capital makes youth who risked lives for change ask: ‘What was it all for?’
- [A simple illustrated guide to Ramadan, answers to 10 common questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/a-simple-illustrated-guide-to-ramadan-answers-to-10-common-questions/): The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is special to Muslims around the world for its many unique blessings.
- [Trump's Steep Tariffs On Canadian, Mexican Goods Snap Into Effect Amid Retaliation Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trumps-steep-tariffs-on-canadian-mexican-goods-snap-into-effect-amid-retaliation-threat/): The development came after Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. 
- [Fact Check: Did Trump Criticise Zelenskyy’s Outfit During White House Meeting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/fact-check-did-trump-criticise-zelenskyys-outfit-during-white-house-meeting/): A viral video claiming Trump criticised Zelenskyy’s attire is false. PTI Fact Check Desk found it originated from an AI Parody account and doesn’t feature Trump’s real voice
- [Donald Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Canada And Mexico, Says 'No Room For Them To Avert Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/donald-trump-imposes-25-tariff-on-canada-and-mexico-says-no-room-for-them-to-avert-tariffs/): | Donald Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Canada And Mexico, Says ‘No Room For Them To Avert TariffsDisclaimer: This Video May Contain Potential Allegations That Might Contradict Or Are Not Confirmed By CNN-News18.President Donald Trump said that on Tuesday he will impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, dashing hopes for a […]
- [Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, and Julia Fox slay the Oscars 2025 With Their Fashion | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/selena-gomez-megan-thee-stallion-and-julia-fox-slay-the-oscars-2025-with-their-fashion-news18/): – Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, and Julia Fox slay the 2025 with jaw-dropping fashionGet the ultimate style roundup on The Breakfast Club Show n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canada To Impose Retaliatory Tariffs On US, Mexico Prepares Backup As Trump Goes Through With Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/canada-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-mexico-prepares-backup-as-trump-goes-through-with-threat/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the tariffs will remain in place until the US trade action is withdrawn. 
- [Trump Draws Up Plan For Easing Russia Sanctions To Restore Ties, End Ukraine War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-draws-up-plan-for-easing-russia-sanctions-to-restore-ties-end-ukraine-war-report/): The sanctions offices are now drawing up a proposal for lifting sanctions on select entities and individuals, including some Russian oligarchs, according to the sources.
- [Trump Suggests Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'Won't Be Listened To Very Long': 'If Somebody Doesn’t Want A Deal...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-suggests-ukraines-zelenskyy-wont-be-listened-to-very-long-if-somebody-doesnt-want-a-deal/): Hinting that the Ukrainian President is not interested in making a peace deal with Russia, Trump stated that Zelenskyy won’t be around for a long time.
- [China Vows To Retaliate Against US As Trump's Fentanyl Tariffs Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/china-vows-to-retaliate-against-us-as-trumps-fentanyl-tariffs-loom/): China’s Commerce Ministry on Tuesday vowed to retaliate against fresh US import tariffs set to take effect later in the day
- ['Baseless, Cherry Picking': India Slams UN Human Rights Chief's Remarks On J&K And Manipur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/baseless-cherry-picking-india-slams-un-human-rights-chiefs-remarks-on-jk-and-manipur/): India’s strong reaction came after UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, in his global update at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, mentioned India and referred to the situation in Manipur and Kashmir.
- [After Trump's Rebuke Over 'End Far Away' Remark, Zelenskyy Backs 'Soonest Possible' Ukraine Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/after-trumps-rebuke-over-end-far-away-remark-zelenskyy-backs-soonest-possible-ukraine-breakthrough/): Zelenskyy reiterated the urgent need for peace, emphasising Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts with the US and European partners. He stressed that the war must end as soon as possible.
- [‘Spent More On Russian Oil Than Aid To Ukraine’: Trump Calls Out European Leaders In Another Blowup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/spent-more-on-russian-oil-than-aid-to-ukraine-trump-calls-out-european-leaders-in-another-blowup/): The European nations pledged strong support for Kyiv over the weekend after the widely publicised Oval Office shouting match between Zelenskyy and Trump last Friday. 
- [‘All Set’: Trump Says 'No Room Left' For Canada, Mexico To Avert US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/all-set-trump-says-no-room-left-for-canada-mexico-to-avert-us-tariffs/): US Tariffs On Canada, Mexico: Trump confirmed that “tariffs are all set and are going to effect” on March 4 as planned
- [US Pauses All Military Aid To Ukraine Days After Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/us-pauses-all-military-aid-to-ukraine-days-after-trump-zelenskyy-oval-office-spat/): President Donald Trump suspended all military aid to Ukraine, according to reports, sharply increasing pressure on Kyiv to give its nod to peace negotiations with Russia.
- [John Mearsheimer, Who Predicted Russia Ukraine War, Says Pro-Zelensky Europe 'Coalition' Won't Last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/john-mearsheimer-who-predicted-russia-ukraine-war-says-pro-zelensky-europe-coalition-wont-last/): John Mearsheimer the prominent political scientist known for his controversial prediction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Volodymyr Zelensky failed at the one job he had – to protect Ukraine, and therefore, he must step down. Mearsheimer also says UK’s announcement of a European ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine’s security, will not come through.n18oc_world […]
- [Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after bust-up with Zelenskyy: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-pauses-military-aid-to-ukraine-after-bust-up-with-zelenskyy-reports/): US president’s reported move comes hours after he accused Ukrainian leader of not wanting peace.
- [Will Europe and the US reach a common ground on Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/will-europe-and-the-us-reach-a-common-ground-on-ukraine/): European leaders and other allies met in London on Sunday to discuss support for Ukraine.
- [UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs Atletico – team news, kickoff, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/uefa-champions-league-real-madrid-vs-atletico-team-news-kickoff-stream/): Holders Real Madrid entertain Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the UEFA Champions League.
- [Chip giant TSMC plans to spend $100bn to expand US chip manufacturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/chip-giant-tsmc-plans-to-spend-100bn-to-expand-us-chip-manufacturing/): TSMC CEO announced the plan with US president, the latest firm to make investment commitments since Trump took office.
- ["500 Drones Per..." Russia Punishes Ukraine, Trump Slams Zelensky For Saying War End Is "Far Away"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/500-drones-per-russia-punishes-ukraine-trump-slams-zelensky-for-saying-war-end-is-far-away/): On March 1, a Russian Iskander-M missile strike on a military training ground in Dnipropetrovsk resulted in deaths and injuries. Ukrainian military blogger Yury Butusov claimed 30-40 soldiers were killed and around 90 were injured. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky confirmed an investigation and suspensions of military officials. Lawmaker Mariana Bezugla criticised commanders for “stupidity” and failure […]
- [Sirens blared in German city after car ramming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/sirens-blared-in-german-city-after-car-ramming/): Ambulances sounded in the streets of Mannheim after a car rammed into a crowd, killing two and injuring several.
- [Pope suffers ‘acute’ breathing crises as he battles pneumonia: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/pope-suffers-acute-breathing-crises-as-he-battles-pneumonia-vatican/): Medics at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital administer ‘mechanical ventilation’ after pontiff’s latest health setback.
- [Israel launches air attacks near Syria’s Tartous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/israel-launches-air-attacks-near-syrias-tartous/): Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since former President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.
- [Meghan Markle Reveals What She Thinks About Sussex Title She Inherited From Queen: 'It Means...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/meghan-markle-reveals-what-she-thinks-about-sussex-title-she-inherited-from-queen-it-means/): Despite their association with Sussex, the California-based couple has only visited the region once for a series of engagements seven years ago, drawing criticism.
- [Pope Francis Suffers Two New Episodes Of 'Acute Respiratory Failure': Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/pope-francis-suffers-two-new-episodes-of-acute-respiratory-failure-vatican/): Pope Francis, 88, experienced two new breathing attacks due to pneumonia. Initially admitted for bronchitis, his condition worsened. Despite some improvement, his prognosis remains reserved.
- [Politics-Free Or Not? How Hollywood Addressed Ukraine, Gaza Crises On Oscars 2025 Red Carpet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/politics-free-or-not-how-hollywood-addressed-ukraine-gaza-crises-on-oscars-2025-red-carpet/): Despite an astounding week of politics around the war in Ukraine, the Oscars ceremony had only one mention of the conflict, and only one speech concentrated on the situation in Gaza
- [Hegseth Orders Pause In Us Cyber-offensive Against Russia | Trump News | Zelensky | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/hegseth-orders-pause-in-us-cyber-offensive-against-russia-trump-news-zelensky-news18/): US President Donald Trump’s administration is pausing its offensive cyber operations against Russia, officials say, as a diplomatic push continues to end the war in Ukraine.The reasoning for the instruction has not been publicly stated, and it is not clear how long the halt might last. The defence department has declined to comment.The directive reportedly […]
- [Israeli anger at ceasefire delay focused on captives, not Gaza’s aid crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/israeli-anger-at-ceasefire-delay-focused-on-captives-not-gazas-aid-crisis/): Protesters gathered outside Netanyahu’s residence on Sunday, focused on plight of Israeli captives left in Gaza.
- [UK says several Ukraine truce options on table after France floats plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/uk-says-several-ukraine-truce-options-on-table-after-france-floats-plan/): The Ukrainian president stresses that Kyiv will not be forced into a ceasefire without security guarantees.
- ['Worst Statement': Zelenskyy Again Faces Trump’s Scorn For Saying Ukraine War’s End Is 'Far Away'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/worst-statement-zelenskyy-again-faces-trumps-scorn-for-saying-ukraine-wars-end-is-far-away/): In a post on Truth Social, the US president said Zelenskyy doesn’t want peace as long as he has backing of America and Europe
- [Vienna's Main Train Station Evacuated Due To Suspected 'Bomb Threat', Rail Traffic Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/viennas-main-train-station-evacuated-due-to-suspected-bomb-threat-rail-traffic-halted/): The rail traffic was halted after Vienna’s main train station was shut due to suspected bomb threat, according to reports on Monday.
- [Trump To Stop All Military Aid To Ukraine After Showdown With Zelensky, Will Russia Step Up Attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/trump-to-stop-all-military-aid-to-ukraine-after-showdown-with-zelensky-will-russia-step-up-attacks/): America under President Trump is in no mood to back Zelensky or Ukraine. It is only a matter of days before US pulls the plug on funding Ukraine’s war effort. While Europe has been rallying around Zelensky, without US military funding, Ukraine will find it difficult to continue the war beyond the next few months. […]
- [Basic supplies difficult to find amid Gaza aid restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/basic-supplies-difficult-to-find-amid-gaza-aid-restrictions/): Accessing food, water, and medicine became nearly impossible due to Israel’s decision to block aid deliveries to Gaza.
- [Mexico, Canada say prepared as Trump’s tariff deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/mexico-canada-say-prepared-as-trumps-tariff-deadline-looms/): Mexico’s president says country is ready for anything ahead of Tuesday deadline, as Canadian officials warn retaliation.
- ['Turning Blind Eye To Israel' Iran Spars With Turkey, Warns Won't Let Russia-US Decide Nuke Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/turning-blind-eye-to-israel-iran-spars-with-turkey-warns-wont-let-russia-us-decide-nuke-program/): Iran asked Turkey and other countries to help it create a “safe” Middle East after Ankara accused Tehran of fuelling regional conflicts Meanwhile , Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also confirmed that the US and Russia had discussed Iran’s nuclear program n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Zelenskyy Says End Of War With Russia Still ‘Very, Very Far Away’ As Ties With US Hang In Limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/zelenskyy-says-end-of-war-with-russia-still-very-very-far-away-as-ties-with-us-hang-in-limbo/): Zelenskyy publicly was upbeat despite recent diplomatic upheaval between Western countries that have been helping Ukraine with military hardware and financial aid.
- [UK Denies Agreement With France On Ukraine Truce, Russia Says Europe Needs To Mend Ties With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/uk-denies-agreement-with-france-on-ukraine-truce-russia-says-europe-needs-to-mend-ties-with-trump/): The Kremlin accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of rejecting peace, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating, “He doesn’t want peace. Someone must make Zelensky want peace.” The recent clash with US President Trump, where Zelensky failed to sign a preliminary pact, led to accusations of ingratitude. Peskov described the event as “quite an unprecedented event,” blaming Zelensky […]
- [Trump Zelensky Clash | John Mearsheimer In In An Exclusive Interview With CNN-News18’s Zakka Jacob](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/trump-zelensky-clash-john-mearsheimer-in-in-an-exclusive-interview-with-cnn-news18s-zakka-jacob/): Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky will also visit Washington to sign a deal on rare earth minerals on Friday – but warned that security guarantees remain to be decided as part of the framework economic deal. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine’s Security: US Wavers, But Will Europe “Step Up”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/ukraines-security-us-wavers-but-will-europe-step-up/): Scott Lucas, a Birmingham professor, examines the Ukraine-US fallout—can Europe and the world step up to ensure Ukraine’
- [Netanyahu’s plan to deprive and rule in Gaza will fail again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/netanyahus-plan-to-deprive-and-rule-in-gaza-will-fail-again/): In the face of displacement, homelessness and hunger, Palestinian solidarity has remained unshakeable.
- [Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at vital border crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/pakistani-and-afghan-forces-clash-at-vital-border-crossing/): Afghanistan says one member of its security forces is killed and two injured in overnight clashes at Torkham crossing.
- [Israeli Fire Kills 2 In Gaza Amid Ceasefire Impasse, Netanyahu Thanks Trump For Ending Arms Embargo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/israeli-fire-kills-2-in-gaza-amid-ceasefire-impasse-netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-ending-arms-embargo/): Israeli fire killed at least two people in Rafah and injured three others in Khan Younis amid an impasse over the Gaza ceasefire. The Israeli military said its forces fired at a motorboat in Khan Younis, violating security restrictions in the area and posing a threat. The IDF said in another incident in southern Gaza, […]
- [Carolina Wildfires Scorch Thousands Of Acres Of Land, Prompt State Of Emergency | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/carolina-wildfires-scorch-thousands-of-acres-of-land-prompt-state-of-emergency-news18-n18g/): Crews have made progress containing a fire in the Carolina Forest area west of the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Evacuation orders were lifted there on Sunday afternoon Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Netanyahu demands new Gaza ceasefire terms, resumes Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/netanyahu-demands-new-gaza-ceasefire-terms-resumes-gaza-blockade/): Experts have long warned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu would sabotage the ceasefire deal. Is the moment here?
- [Russia-Ukraine war: What’s a ‘coalition of the willing’, Europe’s new plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/russia-ukraine-war-whats-a-coalition-of-the-willing-europes-new-plan/): UK will work with Europe to devise a Ukraine peace deal to present to Trump, Starmer announced after a London summit.
- [What is Oscar-winning Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/what-is-oscar-winning-israeli-palestinian-film-no-other-land-about/): Oscar-winning documentary film No Other Land was a collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers.
- [At least one killed after car drives into a crowd in Germany’s Mannheim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/at-least-one-killed-after-car-drives-into-a-crowd-in-germanys-mannheim/): Several others injured in incident in western Germany and one person in custody, police spokesperson says.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – India vs Australia: Start, teams, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/icc-champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-australia-start-teams-stream/): Al Jazeera looks at favourites India against Australia in the first semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
- [Haifa stabbing attack leaves one Israeli dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/haifa-stabbing-attack-leaves-one-israeli-dead/): Video shows a stabbing attack at a Haifa bus station, where a 70-year-old man was killed, and several were injured.
- [$30 Million Net Worth, 5 Yachts, 3 Jets: A Look At Comedian-Turned-President Zelenskyy's Assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/30-million-net-worth-5-yachts-3-jets-a-look-at-comedian-turned-president-zelenskyys-assets/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former comedian, has a net worth of $30 million. Despite his wealth, he wasn’t listed among Ukraine’s billionaires during the invasion
- [Man Suffers Organ Damage After Girlfriend Throws Labour Pain Challenge To Make Him ‘Better Husband’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/man-suffers-organ-damage-after-girlfriend-throws-labour-pain-challenge-to-make-him-better-husband/): A Chinese man needed surgery after a childbirth simulation arranged by his girlfriend in Henan. The severe pain led to his hospitalization, and the engagement was canceled.
- [Casualties Feared As Car Rams Into Crowd In Germany’s Mannheim; Govt Issues 'Extreme Danger' Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/casualties-feared-as-car-rams-into-crowd-in-germanys-mannheim-govt-issues-extreme-danger-warning/): Casualties are feared after a car drove into a crowd of people on Monday in Germany city of Mannheim, officials said.
- [In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/in-wartime-focus-on-traditional-values-imperils-russias-lgbtq-community/): Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
- [Video: What happened at UK summit on Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/video-what-happened-at-uk-summit-on-ukraine/): European leaders attended a summit to discuss the war in Ukraine.
- [Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/irans-zarif-resigns-amid-political-wrangling-over-economic-woes/): The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
- [Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/christian-stocker-becomes-austrian-chancellor-as-three-party-govt-sworn-in/): Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.
- [Why some in the Global South are not mourning the demise of USAID](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/why-some-in-the-global-south-are-not-mourning-the-demise-of-usaid/): Aid industry has always propped up imperial domination. Its implosion may be an opportunity to shape a new order.
- [Imran Khan Being Kept In Solitary Confinement In Death Cell At Adiala Jail, Claims His Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/imran-khan-being-kept-in-solitary-confinement-in-death-cell-at-adiala-jail-claims-his-party/): Pakistan former prime minister Imran Khan has been behind bars since he was arrested on August 5, 2023.
- [EX-Russia Spy ‘Lobbying’ US On Nord Stream 2 Revival, As US ‘Orders Halt’ On Moscow Cyber Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/ex-russia-spy-lobbying-us-on-nord-stream-2-revival-as-us-orders-halt-on-moscow-cyber-attacks/): US defence secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Cyber Command to halt offensive operations against Russia, New York Times reported.Meanwhile, Matthias Warnig, a close friend of Putin, has been working to restart Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe with the backing of US investors, reported Financial Times. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Rishabh Pant Nominated For Laureus World Comeback Of The Year Award | Cricket | Sports | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/rishabh-pant-nominated-for-laureus-world-comeback-of-the-year-award-cricket-sports-news18/): Indian cricket team’s swashbuckling batter-keeper, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. The awards ceremony will take place in Madrid on April 21. Pant suffered the near-fatal car accident on December […]
- [Three Stabbed During Sex Party At London Mansion Where Bonnie Blue Slept With 1,057 Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/three-stabbed-during-sex-party-at-london-mansion-where-bonnie-blue-slept-with-1057-men/): The mansion gained notoriety after 25-year-old Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Bellinger, claimed to have slept with over 1,000 men in a 12-hour period at the location
- [What Oscar-winning No Other Land is about and where you can watch it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/what-oscar-winning-no-other-land-is-about-and-where-you-can-watch-it/): Director Basel Adra calls on the world to ‘stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people’ in acceptance speech.
- [Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/indian-premier-league-2025-rahane-to-lead-kolkata-knight-riders-in-ipl/): Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.
- [Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/blatter-and-platini-back-in-swiss-court-in-long-running-legal-saga/): Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2m FIFA payment.
- [UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/un-rights-chief-worried-by-fundamental-shift-in-us-direction-under-trump/): Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council policies meant to protect the marginalised are being called ‘discriminatory’.
- [‘Don’t Take Trump’s Bait’ Zelensky Was ‘Warned’ Before Clash, US Republicans Seek New Ukraine Prez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/dont-take-trumps-bait-zelensky-was-warned-before-clash-us-republicans-seek-new-ukraine-prez/): Ukraine is ready to sign minerals deal with the US, the Ukrainian President said on the sidelines of an EU leaders summit in London on March 2. The deal fell through on Feb. 18 after a televised Oval Office clash between Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. Just hours before the Ukrainian president stepped […]
- [Syrian forces deployed in Jaramana to end unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/syrian-forces-deployed-in-jaramana-to-end-unrest/): Security forces move into Damascus suburb to restore order while Israeli warnings spark local backlash.
- [South Sudan farmers pin hopes on rare climate-resistant coffee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/south-sudan-farmers-pin-hopes-on-rare-climate-resistant-coffee/): Discovered more than a century ago, excelsa coffee is exciting cash-strapped locals and drawing interest globally.
- [In A First In Canada, Surgeons Put Tooth In Patient's Eyes To Restore Sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/in-a-first-in-canada-surgeons-put-tooth-in-patients-eyes-to-restore-sight/): The rare “tooth in eye” surgery has been done multiple times across the world for decades to restore sight, but this was Canada’s first reported case.
- [When Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Takes The Owner’s Favourite Question: What Did You Do Last Week?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/when-elon-musks-ai-chatbot-takes-the-owners-favourite-question-what-did-you-do-last-week/): From “keeping its cool, sticking to its ethics” to “chatting about the meaning of life”, the top five tasks performed by artificial intelligence (AI) model Grok 3 will surprise you
- [What’s happening in DR Congo? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/03/whats-happening-in-dr-congo-start-here/): Rwanda, M23 and the conflict in DR Congo explained.
- [As Trump rattles markets, investors make tidy profit on Europe’s defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/as-trump-rattles-markets-investors-make-tidy-profit-on-europes-defence/): European defence stocks are flying high as Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine spurs calls for continent’s rearmament.
- [Trump Congress Speech Updates: Golden Age Of America Has Just Began | Elon Musk | JD Vance News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-congress-speech-updates-golden-age-of-america-has-just-began-elon-musk-jd-vance-news18/): Donald Trump Praises Americans And Addresses Their Sacrifices To Uplift America. Claimed That He Was Saved From The Attack To Make America Great Again. Says The ‘Golden Age’ Of America Has Just Began. n18oc_world Disclaimer: This Video May Contain Potential Allegations That Might Contradict Or Are Not Confirmed By CNN-News18.News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [“Made in USA…” Trump Asks Congress to Fund “Golden Dome” Defence System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/made-in-usa-trump-asks-congress-to-fund-golden-dome-defence-system/): U.S. President Donald Trump asked Congress on Tuesday (March 4) to fund a “state-of-the-art Golden Dome missile defense shield.”Trump took a victory lap in an address to Congress drawing catcalls and interruptions from some Democratic lawmakers who held up signs and walked out mid-speech in protest.The partisan rancor was reflective of the tumult that has […]
- [Jimmy Carter Gave Away $287-Million Panama Canal For $1. Now Trump Wants It Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/jimmy-carter-gave-away-287-million-panama-canal-for-1-now-trump-wants-it-back/): Donald Trump plans to reclaim the Panama Canal, citing its strategic importance. The canal, handed to Panama in 1999, remains contentious.
- [Democrat Al Green removed from Trump’s Congress speech for heckling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/democrat-al-green-removed-from-trumps-congress-speech-for-heckling/): Shortly after Trump began a marathon speech, the Texas Representative shouted that the president did not have a mandate.
- [‘Rare’ Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia’s east coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/rare-tropical-cyclone-alfred-bears-down-on-australias-east-coast/): Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.
- [Citing Zelenskyy letter, Trump says Ukraine ‘ready for peace’ with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/citing-zelenskyy-letter-trump-says-ukraine-ready-for-peace-with-russia/): Trump says Zelenskyy also willing to sign a critical minerals deal, days after their blow-up at the Oval Office.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,105](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1105/): These are the key developments on day 1,105 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘This is not normal’ sign ripped away as Trump walks past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/this-is-not-normal-sign-ripped-away-as-trump-walks-past/): Watch the moment a Republican congressman rips away a sign held by a Democrat that read ‘This is not normal’
- [Watch: BYD Partners With DJI, Unveils EV Model With Drone System On Top](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/watch-byd-partners-with-dji-unveils-ev-model-with-drone-system-on-top/): It has been reported that the model is currently available in the Chinese market right now. It comes at a starting price of around 1600 yuan (roughly 2,197 dollars).
- [Seven takeaways from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/seven-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-speech-to-us-congress/): As he reshapes the US government and upends old alliances, Trump says he’s just getting started.
- [Trump reads letter from Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-reads-letter-from-zelenskyy-on-readiness-for-russia-talks/): President Trump said he received a letter from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks.
- [Gold Card Plan For Immigrants To Woke Crackdown: Takeaways From Trump's 90-Min US Congress Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/gold-card-plan-for-immigrants-to-woke-crackdown-takeaways-from-trumps-90-min-us-congress-address/): Donald Trump highlighted his sweeping decisions that have reshaped America’s immigration landscape, ended several DEI initiatives- vowing that the US would be “woke no longer”.
- [Bangladesh's Economy In Crisis! Foreign Investors Withdraw, Food Inflation Hits 10.72% | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/bangladeshs-economy-in-crisis-foreign-investors-withdraw-food-inflation-hits-10-72-news18/): | Bangladesh’s economy in crisis! Foreign investors withdraw, food inflation hits 10.72%, and unemployment soarsAfter USAID, Switzerland halts donations. Can the government recover from these challenges? n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why 'Very Superstitious' Trump Is Imposing Tariffs Against India From April 2 And Not April 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/why-very-superstitious-trump-is-imposing-tariffs-against-india-from-april-2-and-not-april-1/): Donald Trump acknowledged the global observance of April Fool’s Day, implying that he did not want his tariff policy misconstrued as a prank
- [Firefighter Killed During Trump Assassination Attempt Gets Special Mention In US President’s Speech | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/firefighter-killed-during-trump-assassination-attempt-gets-special-mention-in-us-presidents-speech-video/): Corey Comparatore: Donald Trump recognized Corey Comparatore’s wife and daughters while recounting the moment at his rally when shots were fired.
- [‘Tariff, Trade Or Any Other…’: China Says If War Is What US Wants, It’s Ready To Fight Till End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/tariff-trade-or-any-other-china-says-if-war-is-what-us-wants-its-ready-to-fight-till-end/): A spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to X, stating that intimidation and bullying won’t work with China.
- [Trump Honours NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's Widow, Vows Death Penalty For Cop Killers | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-honours-nypd-officer-jonathan-dillers-widow-vows-death-penalty-for-cop-killers-video/): Jonathan, who was a father to a one-year-old, was fatally shot in the stomach during a routine traffic stop in Far Rockaway while approaching a suspicious car in March last year.
- ['Plight Of Hindus...': Chinmoy Krishna Das’s Lawyer Wants To Meet PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar Before Returning To Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/plight-of-hindus-chinmoy-krishna-dass-lawyer-wants-to-meet-pm-modi-eam-jaishankar-before-returning-to-bangladesh/): Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON priest, is jailed in Bangladesh on sedition charges. His lawyer seeks to meet Indian leaders, including PM Modi, to highlight the plight of Bangladeshi Hindus.
- [Who Was Laken Riley And Why Trump Paid Tributes To Her Family On Stage During Congress Address?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/who-was-laken-riley-and-why-trump-paid-tributes-to-her-family-on-stage-during-congress-address/): After Trump’s election, the Laken Riley Act was the first bill passed out of the new, 118th Congress and the first bill signed into law by the newly-elected president.
- [Protests, Cheers & Boos: Trump Touts His Administration's Achievements, Says 'Democrats Unwilling To Admit It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/protests-cheers-boos-trump-touts-his-administrations-achievements-says-democrats-unwilling-to-admit-it/): Wasting no time, Trump during his first address to the Congress, claimed that his win gave him “a mandate like has not been seen in many decades.”
- [Meet DJ Daniel, Teen Cancer Survivor Awarded US Secret Service Badge By Donald Trump | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/meet-dj-daniel-teen-cancer-survivor-awarded-us-secret-service-badge-by-donald-trump-watch/): Daniel, who has a rare form of brain and spinal cancer, was present at Capitol Hill where Trump was addressing the joint session of Congress on Tuesday
- [Trump Says He Got Zelenskyy's Letter, Spoke To Russia On Ukraine Truce: 'Wouldn't That Be Beautiful?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-says-he-got-zelenskyys-letter-spoke-to-russia-on-ukraine-truce-wouldnt-that-be-beautiful/): Donald Trump said that he had “some serious” discussions with Russia and received strong signals from Moscow that it is “ready for peace”
- [Who Is Payton McNabb? Former High School Athlete Trump Mentioned During His Congress Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/who-is-payton-mcnabb-former-high-school-athlete-trump-mentioned-during-his-congress-address/): Payton McNabb is a former high school volleyball player who was severely injured when a transgender opponent spiked a ball in her face.
- [Trump Says Afghan Terrorist Behind 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing Extradited, Praises FBI's Kash Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-says-afghan-terrorist-behind-2021-kabul-airport-bombing-extradited-praises-fbis-kash-patel/): Trump also said that the US was extraditing the “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 bombing at the Abbey Gate in Afghanistan where 13 US service members were killed.
- ['We Salute You': Trump Lauds Border Patrol Agent Roberto Ortiz During Congress Address, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/we-salute-you-trump-lauds-border-patrol-agent-roberto-ortiz-during-congress-address-heres-why/): Addressing the joint Congress, Trump also declared the cartels in Mexico as terrorist organisations. “The cartels have declared war on us, and it is time for us to declare war on them,” Trump said.
- [On Cam, Democrat Interrupts Donald Trump's Congress Address. Know Who He Is, What Action Did He Face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/on-cam-democrat-interrupts-donald-trumps-congress-address-know-who-he-is-what-action-did-he-face/): Trump’s speech was interrupted by lots of jeering and shouting from the floor of the House.
- [‘You Are Working Very Hard’: Trump Praises Elon Musk At Congress Address, Lauds DOGE’s Work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/you-are-working-very-hard-trump-praises-elon-musk-at-congress-address-lauds-doges-work/): Trump said to further combat inflation the government will reduce energy costs but end waste of taxpayers’ dollars
- ['They Charge Us High Rates': Trump Vows To Impose Reciprocal Tariffs Against India, China From April 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/they-charge-us-high-rates-trump-vows-to-impose-reciprocal-tariffs-against-india-china-from-april-2/): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs against several countries, including China and India.
- ['Our Country Will Be Woke No Longer’: US President Trump Tells US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/our-country-will-be-woke-no-longer-us-president-trump-tells-us-congress/): US President Donald Trump announced in a joint session of Congress that he has terminated diversity and inclusion programs across the federal government, labeling them as “tyranny”. He vowed to end what he calls “woke” policies in the US.
- [Donald Trump Praises Melania In First Joint Session Of Congress: ‘Our First Lady Devoted Herself…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/donald-trump-praises-melania-in-first-joint-session-of-congress-our-first-lady-devoted-herself/): Donald Trump thanked First Lady Melania Trump during his speech at Congress, praising her efforts in advocating for the protection of children.
- [Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/andrew-tristan-tate-under-criminal-probe-in-us-state-of-florida/): Development comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the controversial influencers were not welcome in the state.
- [US And Ukraine To Sign Minerals Deal Today? Here's What Top US Official Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-and-ukraine-to-sign-minerals-deal-today-heres-what-top-us-official-said/): The US administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after the publicised Oval Office spat between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- [China Keeps Its Economic Growth Target At 'Around 5%' For 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/china-keeps-its-economic-growth-target-at-around-5-for-2025/): China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.
- [Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Visit Russia This Week For Annual Foreign Office Consultations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-to-visit-russia-this-week-for-annual-foreign-office-consultations/): Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Russia on March 7 for the annual foreign office consultations, a meeting that will review the overall relationship between India and Russia, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
- ['Indians Are Bad': US Man Assaults Indian-Origin Nurse, Breaks Almost 'Every Bone In Her Face'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/indians-are-bad-us-man-assaults-indian-origin-nurse-breaks-almost-every-bone-in-her-face/): The attack, which lasted between one to two minutes, was captured on hospital surveillance footage.
- [‘America Is Back’: Trump Says First Month Of Presidency 'Most Successful' In Address To US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/america-is-back-trump-says-first-month-of-presidency-most-successful-in-address-to-us-congress/): Trump said the first month of his presidency was the most successful in the nation’s history
- [Trump’s tariffs unleash ‘existential fight’ for Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trumps-tariffs-unleash-existential-fight-for-canada/): Even if blanket tariffs are revoked, more tailored levies are likely to persist, stoking inflation, analysts say.
- [Israel And Hamas At Odds Over Second Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire, Can Trump Stop A Renewed Conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/israel-and-hamas-at-odds-over-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-can-trump-stop-a-renewed-conflict/): The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ended on March 1. Israel introduced a new proposal, which has already been rejected by Hamas. There is now growing worry about a possible resumption of fighting, with both sides are now taking two different and diametrically opposite routes over the phased release of […]
- [Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: US President To Give First Joint Address To Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/donald-trump-address-congress-2025-live-updates-us-president-to-give-first-joint-address-to-congress/): Donald Trump Address Congress 2025 Live Updates: Donald Trump addresses a joint session of US Congress today. Follow all the latest updates here
- [Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/real-madrid-edge-out-atletico-2-1-in-first-leg-of-champions-league-last-16/): Brahim Diaz winner gives Real Madrid a slender first leg lead over rivals Atletico in Champions League last 16 clash.
- [UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/uefa-champions-league-benfica-vs-barcelona-team-news-kickoff-stream/): Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.
- [Mexico, Canada, China Retaliate After Trump Tariffs Take Effect, Will US Consumers Be Hurt The Most?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/mexico-canada-china-retaliate-after-trump-tariffs-take-effect-will-us-consumers-be-hurt-the-most/): Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China went into effect just after midnight Tuesday. It raises US tariffs to levels not seen in decades and in the process has rattled foreign governments and stock markets. In the long run, the tariffs will raise prices on American consumers at a time when inflation and […]
- [Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/bombing-kills-at-least-12-in-northwest-pakistan-police-say/): Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- [Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/is-israel-using-starvation-as-a-weapon-of-war/): Israel’s government is refusing to allow food, medicine and fuel into the Gaza Strip.
- [Trump threatens further tariff hikes after Canada retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-threatens-further-tariff-hikes-after-canada-retaliates/): US president posts warning on social media after Canada PM Trudeau slammed ‘dumb’ trade war.
- [Canada Cancels $100M Starlink Deal, Threatens To Cut Electricity To US Over Tariffs: ‘They Need To Feel Pain’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/canada-cancels-100m-starlink-deal-threatens-to-cut-electricity-to-us-over-tariffs-they-need-to-feel-pain/): The tariffs impose a 25% tax on Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy exports, a move that has sparked outrage among Canadian leaders.
- [What is Egypt’s plan for the reconstruction of Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/what-is-egypts-plan-for-the-reconstruction-of-gaza/): Arab League endorses Egyptian proposal that provides alternative to US President Trump’s plan to takeover Gaza.
- [Arab leaders adopt Gaza reconstruction plan in Egypt summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/arab-leaders-adopt-gaza-reconstruction-plan-in-egypt-summit/): Arab summit in Cairo adopts Egyptian plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, countering US President Donald Trump’s proposal.
- [Vance Dig at Ukraine Allies ‘With No Battlefield Experience’, French PM Says US 'Helping' Russia Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/vance-dig-at-ukraine-allies-with-no-battlefield-experience-french-pm-says-us-helping-russia-win/): US Vice President JD Vance clarified his remarks on European peacekeeping forces saying he “had not mentioned France or Britain by name” after backlash in London and Paris. He questioned whether an “Anglo-French coalition of the willing” could enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine and argued that many countries offering support “have neither the battlefield experience […]
- [Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/vance-denies-criticising-uk-france-over-ukraine-peacekeeping-proposal/): VP says he did not mock allies who fought in US-led wars after UK, France commit to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
- [‘Dumb thing to do’ Canada, Mexico, China condemn Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/dumb-thing-to-do-canada-mexico-china-condemn-trump-tariffs/): Canada, Mexico and China have condemned US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and retaliated with their own.
- [Iran Flew In Russian Missile Experts Amid Clashes With Israel, Trump Asks Putin To Broker Nuke Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/iran-flew-in-russian-missile-experts-amid-clashes-with-israel-trump-asks-putin-to-broker-nuke-deal/): Several senior Russian missile specialist visited Iran over the last year amid deepening defence cooperation between the two countriesMeanwhile, Bloomberg reports Russia has agreed to broker talks between Iran and President Donald Trump’s administration n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Weeks Away From Returning To Earth After 9 Months In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-weeks-away-from-returning-to-earth-after-9-months-in-space/): Initially meant to stay in space for just a week, the astronauts’ visit to the International Space Station (ISS) extended to several months after technical issues in Boeing’s new Starliner capsule.
- ['Please Explain To Governor Trudeau...': Trump Vows Further Tariffs For Canada Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/please-explain-to-governor-trudeau-trump-vows-further-tariffs-for-canada-retaliation/): Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian goods after Canada imposed 25 percent tariffs on US products. Trudeau criticized Trump’s trade war, and global markets fell sharply.
- [Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Military Commander In South Lebanon Airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/israel-eliminates-hezbollah-military-commander-in-south-lebanon-airstrike/): The Israeli air force “struck and eliminated” Khodr Said Hashem, a naval unit commander for the Lebanese armed group, near the town of Qana, said a military statement.
- [Kohli-inspired India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/kohli-inspired-india-beat-australia-to-reach-champions-trophy-final/): India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai in the first semifinal at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
- [US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/us-designates-yemens-houthis-as-foreign-terrorist-organisation/): United States President Donald Trump had set the motion to redesignate Yemen’s Houthis in January.
- [Argentina President Javier Milei Deletes Photos With Zelenskyy As US-Ukraine Ties Nosedive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/argentina-president-javier-milei-deletes-photos-with-zelenskyy-as-us-ukraine-ties-nosedive/): Milei, a strong supporter of Trump, has refused to offer any explanation for his decision, but it is widely interpreted as a result of declining US-Ukraine relations.
- [Zelensky 'Regrets' Clash With Trump, Offers 'Truce In Sea and Sky' After US Halts Arms To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/zelensky-regrets-clash-with-trump-offers-truce-in-sea-and-sky-after-us-halts-arms-to-ukraine/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his White House meeting with President Donald Trump was “regrettable” and Kyiv was ready for “constructive” cooperation with the US. He stated Ukraine was prepared to sign agreements on minerals and security “any time and in any convenient format”. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal stressed US security guarantees were “existentially […]
- [US Accounts For 49% Of 130 Billion Euros In Military Aid To Ukraine; EU And UK Follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/us-accounts-for-49-of-130-billion-euros-in-military-aid-to-ukraine-eu-and-uk-follow/): The 64 billion euros ($69 billion) Washington has spent so far, according to the Kiel Institute, is a far cry from the $350 billion President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed
- [Trump Wants Canadian Economy To 'Collapse' To Make Annexation 'Easier', Alleges Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-wants-canadian-economy-to-collapse-to-make-annexation-easier-alleges-trudeau/): Trump’s proclaimed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada came into effect on Tuesday, prompting Trudeau to retaliate with retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
- [Elon Musk Suggests Zelenskyy Should Be Offered Amnesty To Bring Ukraine 'Back To Democracy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/elon-musk-suggests-zelenskyy-should-be-offered-amnesty-to-bring-ukraine-back-to-democracy/): Musk made the remark on the social media platform X, which he owns, while agreeing with a user’s post that criticised Zelenskyy as a “dictator”
- [‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/a-mockery-mass-trial-begins-in-tunisia-of-political-opponents/): Human rights groups denounce trials as further evidence of a crackdown on opposition by President Kais Saied.
- [Students sue Columbia over suspensions after Palestine protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/students-sue-columbia-over-suspensions-after-palestine-protests/): Three students are suing Columbia University after they were suspended for their role in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
- [Serbian opposition disrupts parliament with smoke bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/serbian-opposition-disrupts-parliament-with-smoke-bombs/): Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke bombs and flares inside parliament to protest government policies.
- [Arab leaders meet to discuss Egypt’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/arab-leaders-meet-to-discuss-egypts-gaza-plan/): Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi hosts meeting to counter US proposal to take over Gaza and expel population.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy appeals to Trump after US suspends military aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/ukraines-zelenskyy-appeals-to-trump-after-us-suspends-military-aid/): The US has paused military aid to Ukraine in a bid to pressure Kyiv to engage in peace talks with Russia.
- [Tear Gas, Flares In Serbia's Parliament As Opposition Protests Fatal Collapse of Train Station Roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/tear-gas-flares-in-serbias-parliament-as-opposition-protests-fatal-collapse-of-train-station-roof/): Opposition lawmakers threw flares and smoke grenades inside the Serbian parliament in a show of support for student-led protests in recent months. Demonstrations sparked by a train station roof collapse that killed 15 people four months ago, have turned into the biggest threat yet to the Serbian government. Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on a […]
- [Jaishankar Discusses India-UK Efforts On Extremism With His British Counterpart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/jaishankar-discusses-india-uk-efforts-on-extremism-with-his-british-counterpart/): Jaishankar arrived in London to begin his six-day visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the UK and Ireland. He is slated to hold wide-ranging talks with his counterparts.
- [Zelenskyy Calls Spat With Trump 'Regrettable', Proposes Ukraine Truce Terms: 'Time To Make Things Right'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/zelenskyy-calls-spat-with-trump-regrettable-proposes-ukraine-truce-terms-time-to-make-things-right/): In his latest statement, Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is prepared to sign the deal “at any time and in any convenient format”
- [At Least 9 Killed, 25 Injured In Twin Suicide Bombings At Military Base In Northwestern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/at-least-9-killed-25-injured-in-twin-suicide-bombings-at-military-base-in-northwestern-pakistan/): A group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban militant group claimed responsibility for the attack in Bannu, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
- [Unitedhealthcare CEO's Alleged Shooter Luigi Mangione Filmed 20 High-Quality ‘Sex Tapes’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/unitedhealthcare-ceos-alleged-shooter-luigi-mangione-filmed-20-high-quality-sex-tapes-report/): The insider spilled his secrets to the outlet about how the self-obsessed X-rated videos were cinema-level quality and that some of the women who feature in them are too scared to come forward.
- [Trump Weakens Zelensky’s War? Tanks, Rockets, Drones: What US Military Aid Pause Means For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-weakens-zelenskys-war-tanks-rockets-drones-what-us-military-aid-pause-means-for-ukraine/): The United States has provided $65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv.Then-president Joe Biden approved the assistance, reaffirming what the State Department called America’s “unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”That […]
- [Gujarati Man Poses As Pakistani To Sneak Into US, Here's What Happened Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/gujarati-man-poses-as-pakistani-to-sneak-into-us-heres-what-happened-next/): AC Patel from Gujarat obtained the passport of one Mohammad Najir Hussain from Pakistan in his bid to enter the US, but his ruse was discovered and he was deported back to India.
- [Passenger Tries To Open Plane's Emergency Exit Door Above Atlantic Ocean | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/passenger-tries-to-open-planes-emergency-exit-door-above-atlantic-ocean-video/): According to the co-passengers, the man suddenly jumped out of his seat and started yanking at the door lever.
- [US Senate Confirms Linda McMahon To Lead Education Dept Despite Trump Vowing To Shut It Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/us-senate-confirms-linda-mcmahon-to-lead-education-dept-despite-trump-vowing-to-shut-it-down/): The Senate voted to confirm McMahon 51-45 as Trump has promised to shut down the department, saying it has been overtaken by liberals who press their ideology on America’s schools.
- [Spatial Injustice: Where You Live Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/spatial-injustice-where-you-live-matters/): On The Stream: We discuss the lasting legacy of spatial segregation worldwide with those affected by it.
- [Gaza families break Ramadan fast amid ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/gaza-families-break-ramadan-fast-amid-ruins/): Families in Gaza share Iftar amid ruins, embracing resilience and unity during Ramadan in the face of devastation.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs New Zealand – teams, start time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/icc-champions-trophy-2025-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-teams-start-time/): Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa.
- [Israel Demands 'Gaza Demilitarisation' For Ceasefire, Egypt's Reconstruction Plan Sidelines Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/israel-demands-gaza-demilitarisation-for-ceasefire-egypts-reconstruction-plan-sidelines-hamas/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Hamas that if hostages are not released, “there will be consequences you can’t imagine.” Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that “the gates of Gaza will be locked and the gates of hell will open” if Hamas does not comply.Talks on extending the ceasefire have stalled, with Israel seeking an extension […]
- [Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect, China To ‘Fight Till Bitter End’, Canada, Mexico ‘Ready’ With… | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trumps-tariffs-take-effect-china-to-fight-till-bitter-end-canada-mexico-ready-with-us/): China, Canada, and Mexico announced retaliatory measures against the US after president Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on their exports on March 4. Washington’s move is being seen as an extraordinary action aimed at bringing America’s top trading partners to heel n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video: Homes under water after flooding in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/video-homes-under-water-after-flooding-in-indonesia/): Flooding caused by torrential rain has deluged homes and streets in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
- [Serbia opposition members throw smoke bombs, flares inside parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/serbia-opposition-members-throw-smoke-bombs-flares-inside-parliament/): At least two lawmakers injured after chaos erupts inside parliament, where smoke bombs and flares were thrown.
- [‘Very worrying’: Fear stalks Kenya as dozens of government critics abducted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/very-worrying-fear-stalks-kenya-as-dozens-of-government-critics-abducted/): Rights groups blame ‘state agents’ for abductions of more than 80 people since June 2024, with dozens still missing.
- [Little Universe: The Afghan Astronomer inspiring the next generation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/little-universe-the-afghan-astronomer-inspiring-the-next-generation/): From Afghanistan to Germany, Amena Karimyan inspires Afghan girls while she dreams of flying to the moon.
- [Canada’s Liberals bounce back after years of decline. What’s going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/canadas-liberals-bounce-back-after-years-of-decline-whats-going-on/): Polls show Liberals closing gap with opposition Conservatives as Trump’s threats, Trudeau’s resignation shake things up.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Allahabad High Court Calls Sambhal Mosque A 'Disputed Structure' & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/news18-evening-digest-allahabad-high-court-calls-sambhal-mosque-a-disputed-structure-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: India Vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Live Score; SP MLA Abu Azmi’s Son Booked For Road Rage In Goa, among others
- [Power Bank Catches Fire on Bangkok-Bound Flight, Fills Cabin With Smoke Before Landing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/power-bank-catches-fire-on-bangkok-bound-flight-fills-cabin-with-smoke-before-landing-video/): The plane was just 30 minutes from landing at Don Mueang International Airport when smoke began to spread throughout the cabin
- [Israeli settlers attack village in Masafer Yatta, occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/israeli-settlers-attack-village-in-masafer-yatta-occupied-west-bank/): Masked Israeli settlers armed with clubs and batons attacked a village in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
- [What Ukraine military aid has Trump paused, and can Kyiv fight without it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/what-ukraine-military-aid-has-trump-paused-and-can-kyiv-fight-without-it/): Experts say Ukraine may only be able to hold out for a few months without US military assistance.
- [Rizwan, Babar dropped from Pakistan squad for T20 series in New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/rizwan-babar-dropped-from-pakistan-squad-for-t20-series-in-new-zealand/): Pakistan drop former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in T20 revamp, but latter holds on to ODI captaincy.
- [For Israel, ceasefire is a continuation of war by other means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/for-israel-ceasefire-is-a-continuation-of-war-by-other-means/): And resuming forced starvation by blocking aid to the Gaza Strip is just one aspect of it.
- [Saudi Arabia to consider resuming Lebanon imports, lifting travel ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/saudi-arabia-to-consider-resuming-lebanon-imports-lifting-travel-ban/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits Riyadh in his first trip abroad since taking office in January.
- [Trump halts military aid to Ukraine after spat with Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/trump-halts-military-aid-to-ukraine-after-spat-with-zelenskyy/): US president Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine after he accused its president of dragging out the war.
- [Chaos In Serbian Parliament As Lawmakers Throw Tear Gas, Smoke Grenades | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/chaos-in-serbian-parliament-as-lawmakers-throw-tear-gas-smoke-grenades-video/): Some opposition politicians ran out of their seats towards the parliamentary speaker and scuffled with security guards, before tossing smoke grenades and tear gas.
- [Is Bangladesh Imploding? The 3 Mistakes By Yunus, Key Players & Where They Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/is-bangladesh-imploding-the-3-mistakes-by-yunus-key-players-where-they-stand/): Bangladesh, which was giving tough competition to countries like India in the textile garment sector, is now going through its worst economic and food crisis. Poor decisions by the Yunus government have left the country in a precarious position
- [Indian-Origin Nurse Brutally Assaulted In Florida May Lose Eyesight Permanently: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/indian-origin-nurse-brutally-assaulted-in-florida-may-lose-eyesight-permanently-report/): Leelamma Lal, 67, was brutally assaulted by a patient in a Florida hospital as the latter repeatedly hit her with his fists and fractured every bone in her face.
- [Girl’s Affair With Her ‘Piggy’ Professor Exposed By Ex-Boyfriend In Powerpoint Presentation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/girls-affair-with-her-piggy-professor-exposed-by-ex-boyfriend-in-powerpoint-presentation/): The professor was implicated when a 14-page PowerPoint presentation detailing his adultery with a student, went viral on social media.
- [Two-state solution “not a reality” to expect from Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/04/two-state-solution-not-a-reality-to-expect-from-israel/): “Israel will not end the war as long as hostages remain in Gaza.”
- [Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/macron-says-russia-a-threat-to-europe-as-eu-leaders-hold-emergency-summit/): EU leaders gather for an emergency defence summit in Brussels as future partnership with US remains uncertain.
- [Will the US make business deals with Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/will-the-us-make-business-deals-with-russia/): US secretary of state says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia.
- [Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/israels-gaza-aid-blockade-could-breach-humanitarian-law-european-nations/): UK, France, and Germany demand Israel uphold ceasefire while warning its aid blockade risks breaching international law.
- [Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/cyclone-alfred-where-when-is-it-expected-to-make-landfall-in-australia/): Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Friday or Saturday.
- [Trump Expected To Sign Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-expected-to-sign-executive-order-to-dismantle-education-department-report/): Trump, 78, promised to decentralise education as he campaigned for a return to the White House, saying he would devolve the department’s powers to state governments.
- [Trump Administration Suspends Military Flights For Deportations Due To High Costs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-administration-suspends-military-flights-for-deportations-due-to-high-costs-report/): The military flights used for deportations turned out to be a costly affair for the United States.
- [Tahawwur Rana, 26/11 Mumbai Attack Accused, Tries To Stall His Extradition From US: 'I'll Be Tortured'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/tahawwur-rana-26-11-mumbai-attack-accused-tries-to-stall-his-extradition-from-us-ill-be-tortured/): US President Donald Trump confirmed Rana’s extradition to India during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House, saying he will “face justice”.
- [2 Indian Nationals, Both Kerala Natives, Executed In UAE For Murders; Centre Informs Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/2-indian-nationals-both-kerala-natives-executed-in-uae-for-murders-centre-informs-families/): The MEA said the duo were executed after the highest court in the UAE, the Court of Cassation, upheld the sentences.
- [Russian Missile Attack On Zelenskyy's Hometown Kills 3 Amid Talks To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/russian-missile-attack-on-zelenskyys-hometown-kills-3-amid-talks-to-end-war/): Moscow has kept up its bombardment of Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in Washington and Moscow on potential talks to halt the more than three-year war.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1106/): These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Jason Gillespie labels Pakistan cricket coach Aaqib Javed ‘a clown’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/jason-gillespie-labels-pakistan-cricket-coach-aaqib-javed-a-clown/): Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.
- [OnlyFans Star Lily Phillips, Who Had Sex With 100 Men In 24 Hours, Beds Elderly Partners In Nursing Homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/onlyfans-star-lily-phillips-who-had-sex-with-100-men-in-24-hours-beds-elderly-partners-in-nursing-homes/): OnlyFanas star Lily Phillips, who cried after having sex with 100 men in a single day and wanted to sleep with 1,000 more in 24 hours, is now looking for elderly partners of any age or size to have sex with.
- [After Thanking Islamabad, Trump May Issue Travel Ban Barring Pakistanis From Entering US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/after-thanking-islamabad-trump-may-issue-travel-ban-barring-pakistanis-from-entering-us/): Trump’s new ban may bar people from Pakistan and Afghanistan from entering the US based on a government review of countries’ national security. Pakistan is grappling with violent terrorist attacks.
- ["Last Warning" Trump's "Hell" Threat to Gaza as US Holds First Ever Secret Direct Talks With Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/last-warning-trumps-hell-threat-to-gaza-as-us-holds-first-ever-secret-direct-talks-with-hamas/): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released, and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee.Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” as his administration expedites billions of dollars in weapons.”Release […]
- [Caesar Unmasked: The Man Who Exposed al-Assad’s Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/caesar-unmasked-the-man-who-exposed-al-assads-crimes/): An exclusive interview with the military defector who exposed the systematic torture of 11,000 Syrian civilians.
- [‘Not The Time To Quit’: Sunita Williams Responds To Elon Musk's 'ISS Retirement' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/not-the-time-to-quit-sunita-williams-responds-to-elon-musks-iss-retirement-remark/): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams disagreed with Elon Musk on decommissioning the ISS before 2030, stating it’s in its prime. Williams and Butch Wilmore await replacements
- [Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/cleveland-cavaliers-enter-nba-playoffs-with-win-over-miami-heat/): The Cavs maintain their 12-game unbeaten streak and become the first team to book a spot in the NBA postseason.
- [Bombs in every village: Why peace is elusive in India’s Manipur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/bombs-in-every-village-why-peace-is-elusive-in-indias-manipur/): After two years of deadly clashes, the state chief minister has quit. But every hamlet is armed. Peace remains distant
- [Breaking News | Khalistani Extremists Attempt to Heckle EAM Jaishankar in London | EAM Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/breaking-news-khalistani-extremists-attempt-to-heckle-eam-jaishankar-in-london-eam-security/): : Khalistani extremists attempt to heckle EAM S. Jaishankar in LondonThen, restoring growth, economic activity and social justice in Kashmir was step number two. Holding elections, which were done with a very high turnout, was step number three. I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, […]
- [Teen Genius Rejected By 16 US Colleges Despite Google Job Offer At 13, Sues For Racial Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/teen-genius-rejected-by-16-us-colleges-despite-google-job-offer-at-13-sues-for-racial-bias/): Stanley Zhong, 19, is a tech genius who is among only 2,000 students in the US with an SAT score of over 1590 and even has his own startup. He received a full-time job offer from Google at 13.
- [South Korea says military jet misdropped bombs, injuring civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/south-korea-says-military-jet-misdropped-bombs-injuring-civilians/): South Korea’s air force says it accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise.
- [Did Elon Musk Offer To Bring Astronauts Back From Space? Sunita Williams's Starliner Colleague Says...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/did-elon-musk-offer-to-bring-astronauts-back-from-space-sunita-williamss-starliner-colleague-says/): Elon Musk had earlier claimed that the Biden administration had turned down his offer to rescue the stranded astronauts back home “for political reasons”.
- [India Working Towards Internationalisation Of Rupee, But No Plan To Replace US Dollar: EAM Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/india-working-towards-internationalisation-of-rupee-but-no-plan-to-replace-us-dollar-eam-jaishankar/): Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to expanding the global use of the rupee.
- [You Are Dead...: Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ To Hamas To Release All Hostages | Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/you-are-dead-trump-issues-last-warning-to-hamas-to-release-all-hostages-gaza-ceasefire/): : “Release hostages or you’re dead”—Trump issues a ‘last warning’ to Hamas after direct talks. US President Donald Trump issued what he said was a “last warning” to Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza immediately – in a move that came just hours after the White House confirmed it was negotiating directly […]
- [New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/new-zealand-sacks-diplomat-who-questioned-trumps-understanding-of-wwii/): Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump’s bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.
- [8 Injured After Misfired Shell Hits Residential Area During US-South Korea Military Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/8-injured-after-misfired-shell-hits-residential-area-during-us-south-korea-military-drills/): Fire officials suspected that the shell dropped in the town was from ongoing live-fire joint military exercises conducted by South Korea and the United States, according to an official.
- ['We Never Advised Them On...': Jaishankar On India's Approach To Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/we-never-advised-them-on-jaishankar-on-indias-approach-to-russia-ukraine-war/): Jaishankar, who is currently on a visit to the UK and Ireland, said it has communicated with both Russia and Ukraine but never laid out a peace plan as it believes it is “their business”.
- [Khalistani Extremists Try To Heckle EAM Jaishankar In London, Man Tears Indian Flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/khalistani-extremists-try-to-heckle-eam-jaishankar-in-london-man-tears-indian-flag/): S Jaishankar Heckled in London news: Several pro-Khalistan supporters held flags and protested outside the venue in London where Jaishankar participated in a discussion.
- [Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/russia-jails-uk-man-for-19-years-for-fighting-for-ukraine/): James Scott Rhys Anderson convicted of ‘mercenary activities’ and a ‘terrorist act’, court press service says.
- ['Release Hostages Or You're Dead': Trump Issues 'Last Warning' To Hamas After Direct Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/release-hostages-or-youre-dead-trump-issues-last-warning-to-hamas-after-direct-talks/): The White House confirmed that it was negotiating directly with Hamas and “Israel was consulted on this matter”, as both sides disagree over the future of a fragile truce in Gaza.
- [Jaishankar Lists Key Conditions For Better Ties With China: ‘Peace Along Borders, Respect’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/jaishankar-lists-key-conditions-for-better-ties-with-china-peace-along-borders-respect/): EAM Jaishankar said disruption in India-China relations had a specific context, which stemmed from China’s actions along the Line of Actual Control in 2020
- [Macron Says Europe Must Be Ready To Defend Ukraine Without US: 'Our Future Can't Be Decided In Washington'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/macron-says-europe-must-be-ready-to-defend-ukraine-without-us-our-future-cant-be-decided-in-washington/): French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Europe must be ready to defend Ukraine independently, without relying on US support under Trump administration.
- [Trump ratchets up tariff tension with Canada’s Trudeau over border policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-ratchets-up-tariff-tension-with-canadas-trudeau-over-border-policies/): The president has repeatedly accused Canada of allowing vast amounts of fentanyl into the US, an unsupported claim.
- [US House Speaker's Top Aide Arrested For Allegedly Driving Into Capitol Vehicle While Drunk After Trump's Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-house-speakers-top-aide-arrested-for-allegedly-driving-into-capitol-vehicle-while-drunk-after-trumps-speech/): Hayden Haynes was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence and later released.
- [Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-threatens-palestinians-in-gaza-if-you-hold-captives-you-are-dead/): US president warns Hamas that there would be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately.
- [Raphinha gives 10-man Barcelona 1-0 win over Benfica in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/raphinha-gives-10-man-barcelona-1-0-win-over-benfica-in-champions-league/): Barcelona struggle to narrow win despite teenage defender Pau Cubarsi being sent off midway through first half.
- [US confirms it held direct talks with Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-confirms-it-held-direct-talks-with-hamas/): The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.
- [Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-exempts-some-automakers-from-canada-mexico-tariffs-for-one-month/): The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA’s content rules.
- [Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/sudanese-starve-as-soup-kitchens-close-down-and-warring-parties-block-aid/): The pause in USAID funding is exacerbating the hunger crisis in Sudan and compounding the challenge for relief workers.
- [US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-confirms-direct-talks-with-hamas-over-gaza-captives/): Talks come as Israel continues to block supplies of humanitarian aid into Gaza after first phase of ceasefire expired.
- [Can Egypt’s plan for Gaza backed by Arab League become reality?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/can-egypts-plan-for-gaza-backed-by-arab-league-become-reality/): Summit follows US President Donald Trump’s beach resort plan.
- [Pak Helps US Arrest IS Militant Behind 2021 Kabul Airport Attack, 18 Killed In Army Base Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/pak-helps-us-arrest-is-militant-behind-2021-kabul-airport-attack-18-killed-in-army-base-bombing/): President Donald Trump said that Pakistan helped US in capturing an ISIS militant, acting on a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) inputAlleged ISIS fighter Muhammad Sharifullah is believed to have been involved in the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US says some autos exempt from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-says-some-autos-exempt-from-canada-mexico-tariffs-for-one-month/): The US has said it will allow a one-month exemption from tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico.
- [US Seeks Ukraine 'Sincerity' To Lift Arms-Intel 'Pause', Zelensky Expects 'First Results Next Week'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-seeks-ukraine-sincerity-to-lift-arms-intel-pause-zelensky-expects-first-results-next-week/): The US has paused and is reviewing its intelligence-sharing relationship with Ukraine, NSA Mike Waltz confirmed. Discussions with Ukraine on a minerals deal and potential peace talks with Russia are ongoing. Waltz indicated progress in negotiations, with movement expected soon. President Trump may restore aid if confidence-building measures are taken. Zelensky acknowledged improved US cooperation […]
- ['Good Luck Justin': Trump Accuses Canada's Trudeau Of Using Tariffs Dispute To 'Stay In Power'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/good-luck-justin-trump-accuses-canadas-trudeau-of-using-tariffs-dispute-to-stay-in-power/): US President Donald Trump said PM Justin Trudeau called him to “ask what could be done about tariffs” but was unable to tell him when the Canadian election is taking place
- [US Announces Tariffs Delay, Allows One-Month Exemption On Auto Imports From Canada, Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-announces-tariffs-delay-allows-one-month-exemption-on-auto-imports-from-canada-mexico/): The US will allow a one-month exemption from auto import tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Trump accused Trudeau of using the trade war to stay in power. Trudeau will step down after a leadership contest.
- [Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/greek-government-to-face-no-confidence-vote-over-2023-deadly-train-crash/): Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday’s vote.
- [Trump Administration Plans To Layoff 80,000 Employees From Veterans Affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-administration-plans-to-layoff-80000-employees-from-veterans-affairs/): The memo instructs top-level staff to prepare for an agency-wide reorganization in August to “resize and tailor the workforce to the mission and revised structure.”
- [‘Bear With Me,’ Says Trump As Farmers And Consumers Brace For Tariff Effects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/bear-with-me-says-trump-as-farmers-and-consumers-brace-for-tariff-effects/): Farmers and meat producers across the U.S. can expect the new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and the retaliatory action from those countries to hurt their bottom lines by billions of dollars if they stay in place a while, and consumers could quickly see higher prices for produce and ground beef.
- [US Indicts Chinese Hackers, Government Officials In Sweeping Cyberespionage Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-indicts-chinese-hackers-government-officials-in-sweeping-cyberespionage-case/): A set of criminal cases adds new detail to what U.S. officials say is a hacking-for-hire ecosystem in China, in which private companies and contractors are paid by the Chinese government to target victims of particular interest to Beijing.
- ['US Decision Leaves Us With No Choice': Canada Files WTO Complaint Against Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-decision-leaves-us-with-no-choice-canada-files-wto-complaint-against-trumps-tariffs/): Canadian ambassador to the WTO Nadia Theodore said she had, “on behalf of the government of Canada, requested WTO consultations with the government of the United States in regard to its unjustified tariffs on Canada”
- ['Lying Again': Panama President Denounces Trump's Claim Of 'Reclaiming' Panama Canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/lying-again-panama-president-denounces-trumps-claim-of-reclaiming-panama-canal/): Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management company BlackRock Inc. to buy a controlling stake in the company held by a Chinese group that operates ports at both ends of the Panama Canal.
- ['We Had An Open Conversation': Jaishankar Sees Opportunities In India-US Ties Amid Trump's Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/we-had-an-open-conversation-jaishankar-sees-opportunities-in-india-us-ties-amid-trumps-tariff-threats/): Trump threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India, starting April 2. Jaishankar reacted to the development and said that India has had a conversation with the US.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/icc-champions-trophy-2025-new-zealand-beat-south-africa-in-semifinal/): New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai.
- [Security official confirms US cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/security-official-confirms-us-cut-intelligence-sharing-with-ukraine/): US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said that the US “had taken a step back” with sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
- [Israel new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/israel-new-army-chief-eyal-zamir-says-hamas-mission-not-accomplished/): Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.
- [Arab Gaza Plan Calls Hamas ‘Obstacle’? Trump Rejects Egypt’s Proposal, Israel Says ‘It Fails To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/arab-gaza-plan-calls-hamas-obstacle-trump-rejects-egypts-proposal-israel-says-it-fails-to/): The Donald Trump-led US administration rejected a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza endorsed by Arab leaders on March 4The White House said that the US president stands by his vision of the war-torn enclave . Trump’s plan includes expelling the territory’s Palestinian residents and transforming it into a “riviera” owned by the US n18oc_world […]
- [Trump Says Reclaiming Panama Canal As Blackrock Buys Hong Kong Firm's Stake, China Slams 'Coercion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-says-reclaiming-panama-canal-as-blackrock-buys-hong-kong-firms-stake-china-slams-coercion/): US President Donald Trump said Washington will reclaim the Panama Canal and extended an invitation for Greenland to join the USDelivering the first Congress address of his second term, Trump said the US had built the canal at “ tremendous cost of American blood and treasure” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What to watch for at China’s Two Sessions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/what-to-watch-for-at-chinas-two-sessions/): China’s annual Two Sessions is beginning this week to set out the policy priorities for the rest of the year.
- [Qatar Denies Funding Hamas Attack On Israel, Bibi Vows Victory Over Iran As New IDF Chief Sworn-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/qatar-denies-funding-hamas-attack-on-israel-bibi-vows-victory-over-iran-as-new-idf-chief-sworn-in/): Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vowed to lead Israel to military victory, emphasizing achievements in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran. He declared the war against Hamas unfinished and pledged to return hostages. Zamir urged national unity in defending Israel, calling it a shared responsibility. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Zamir’s leadership and […]
- [US, Ukraine Discuss Location And Date For Negotiations With Russia Days After Trump-Zelenskyy Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-ukraine-discuss-location-and-date-for-negotiations-with-russia-days-after-trump-zelenskyy-spat/): The United States and Ukraine have discussed date and location for negotiations with Russia. This comes days after Trump and Zelenskyy engaged in ugly spat at Oval Office.
- [US Holds 'Secret' Talks With Hamas In Doha On Gaza Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-holds-secret-talks-with-hamas-in-doha-on-gaza-hostages/): Until recently the United States had avoided direct discussions with the militant group. The U.S. State Department designated Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization in 1997
- [Sharaa Blasts Israel's "Hostile Expansion" in Golan Amid Tartus Strikes, Iran & Turkey Summon Envoys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/sharaa-blasts-israels-hostile-expansion-in-golan-amid-tartus-strikes-iran-turkey-summon-envoys/): A Syrian war monitor reported on March 5 that a security operation in Latakia killed four civilians, including two school guards and two construction workers. The province, a former Assad stronghold, launched the crackdown after militia remnants killed two personnel in an ambush. Syria’s interim president urged global pressure on Israel to withdraw from the […]
- [Donald Trump Says US To Get Greenland 'One Way Or Another'; Denmark Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/donald-trump-says-us-to-get-greenland-one-way-or-another-denmark-reacts/): Denmark, of which self-governing Greenland is part, also rebuffed Trump’s aspirations to take the island, with China and Russia increasingly active in the Arctic, as climate change opens up sea routes.
- [Supreme Court Rejects Donald Trump's Bid To Freeze USD 2 Billion In Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/supreme-court-rejects-donald-trumps-bid-to-freeze-usd-2-billion-in-foreign-aid/): The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected President Trump’s bid to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid payments. Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett joined the liberal justices.
- [German parties agree to loosen fiscal rules to overhaul military, economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/german-parties-agree-to-loosen-fiscal-rules-to-overhaul-military-economy/): Germany’s Merz says the CDU/CSU and SPD will submit a motion to the Bundestag lower house of parliament next week.
- [Israel inaugurates new army chief after Oct 7 failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/israel-inaugurates-new-army-chief-after-oct-7-failures/): Israel has sworn in its new army chief after the military’s failures during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack.
- [Truth dies in darkness. Don’t blame Bezos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/truth-dies-in-darkness-dont-blame-bezos/): Western media should spare us the manufactured outrage. Its editorial policies have long defended the indefensible.
- [Trump “concedes” to Russia before Ukraine peace talks begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-concedes-to-russia-before-ukraine-peace-talks-begin/): Robert Hamilton analyses the US-Ukraine fallout—are Russia talks taking a dangerous turn for Europe and Ukraine?
- [US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-suspends-intelligence-sharing-with-ukraine/): CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US ‘pause’ in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.
- [‘Seen On Chinese…’ North Korea Gets Its First Airborne Early Warning System Amid US, Seoul Tensions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/seen-on-chinese-north-korea-gets-its-first-airborne-early-warning-system-amid-us-seoul-tensions/): North Korea appears close to completing its first airborne early warning system (AEW), a report by 38 North said, citing satellite imagery. The satellite images reportedly showed an Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft with a large radome – a structure that encircles a radar system – mounted on top of the fuselage. The IL-76 aircraft could be […]
- [OnlyFans Model Shoots At Robbers After Being Held At Gunpoint For $20 Million In Crypto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/onlyfans-model-shoots-at-robbers-after-being-held-at-gunpoint-for-20-million-in-crypto/): Adult content creator Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as Amouranth by her followers, detailed the robbery bid in real-time on social media alleging she was held at gunpoint and violently assaulted by intruders who demanded bitcoin
- [Did Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Die By 'Companion Suicide'? Experts Weigh In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/did-gene-hackman-wife-betsy-die-by-companion-suicide-experts-weigh-in/): Oscar-winning actor, Gene Hackman and his wife of 30 years, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home last week.
- [Which US states could be hit hardest by Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/which-us-states-could-be-hit-hardest-by-trumps-canada-and-mexico-tariffs/): Montana imports 93 percent of its goods from Canada and Mexico, the most of any state.
- [What’s in Egypt’s $53B plan to rebuild Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/whats-in-egypts-53b-plan-to-rebuild-gaza/): The Arab League has thrown its support behind Egypt’s plan to reconstruct Gaza, as an alternative to Trump’s plan.
- [US Cuts Off Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine After Trump-Zelenskyy White House Spat: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/us-cuts-off-intelligence-sharing-with-ukraine-after-trump-zelenskyy-white-house-spat-report/): The United States has cut off intelligence sharing with Kyiv officials familiar with the matter said.
- [South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as army surrounds his house](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/south-sudan-arrests-key-machar-allies-as-army-surrounds-his-house/): Several allies of Vice President Machar arrested as soldiers surround his Juba home in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.
- [Key moments from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/key-moments-from-donald-trumps-speech-to-us-congress/): Here are some of the highlights from Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress.
- [Trump Warns of "Disturbance" in US Economy, Trudeau Slams 'Dumb' Tariffs, China “Ready to Fight"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-warns-of-disturbance-in-us-economy-trudeau-slams-dumb-tariffs-china-ready-to-fight/): The US economy is set to experience some “disturbance” from tariffs, President Donald Trump said Tuesday (March 4), as trade tensions flare after he imposed sweeping levies on Mexico, Canada and China.Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress came after he pushed forth with tariff hikes on the three countries over illegal immigration and […]
- [What is Ukraine’s new peace plan that Zelenskyy presented to Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/what-is-ukraines-new-peace-plan-that-zelenskyy-presented-to-trump/): Zelenskyy has said he is eager to negotiate peace, a day after Trump moved to pause military aid to Ukraine.
- [Kabul bombing suspect arrested: What it means for US-Pakistan relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/kabul-bombing-suspect-arrested-what-it-means-for-us-pakistan-relations/): US thanks Pakistan for helping arrest the ‘mastermind’ behind Kabul bombing, but analysts say ties still need a reset.
- [Why is America afraid of ‘No Other Land’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/why-is-america-afraid-of-no-other-land/): The widely acclaimed film has failed to find a US distributor because it reveals truths Americans should not see.
- [Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/fact-check-president-donald-trumps-speech-to-congress/): In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico’s extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.
- [Man Breaks Into Woman’s House To Molest Her, Urinates In Fear As Husband Wakes Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/man-breaks-into-womans-house-to-molest-her-urinates-in-fear-as-husband-wakes-up/): Erakkodan Abinraj, 26, climbed into his neighbour’s condominium unit and molested a 36-year-old woman who cannot be named due to a gag order
- [World's Largest Iceberg, A23a Runs Aground Off Remote Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/worlds-largest-iceberg-a23a-runs-aground-off-remote-island/): The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground off a remote island, raising concerns about its impact on the environment. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Indonesia uses cloud seeding to stop heavy rains as floods hit Jakarta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/indonesia-uses-cloud-seeding-to-stop-heavy-rains-as-floods-hit-jakarta/): Cloud seeding aims to steer rainfall away from flood-hit areas or limit the formation of heavier downpours.
- [Oscar win brings hope to Palestinians in Masafer Yatta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/oscar-win-brings-hope-to-palestinians-in-masafer-yatta/): Residents hope No Other Land’s win will bring the world’s attention to them as they face possible Israeli expulsion.
- [Can Trump legally force US universities to silence protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/can-trump-legally-force-us-universities-to-silence-protests/): Trump threatens universities with withholding federal funding if they allow ‘illegal protests’ to resume on campuses.
- [Zambia government’s neglect exposing more children to lead poison, HRW says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/zambia-governments-neglect-exposing-more-children-to-lead-poison-hrw-says/): Report says more than 95 percent of children in the central town of Kabwe had elevated levels of lead in their blood.
- [Zelensky Sent Letter To Trump? US Prez Says Ukraine ‘Ready To… | Congress Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/zelensky-sent-letter-to-trump-us-prez-says-ukraine-ready-to-congress-speech/): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (March 4) he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which the Ukrainian leader expressed willingness to come to the negotiating table over the Russia-Ukraine war.”Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskiy of Ukraine. The letter reads, ‘Ukraine is ready to come to […]
- [China sets 5 percent growth target despite trade war with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/china-sets-5-percent-growth-target-despite-trade-war-with-us/): Beijing pledges to make domestic demand its main economic driver as escalating trade war with the US hits exports.
- [What does Ukraine have that the US wants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/what-does-ukraine-have-that-the-us-wants/): Donald Trump pushed Volodymyr Zelenskyy to repay US aid with Ukraine’s minerals. But the deal fell through.
- [‘Public execution’: The Israeli checkpoint terrorising a Palestinian town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/public-execution-the-israeli-checkpoint-terrorising-a-palestinian-town/): Israel put a checkpoint on Deir Sharaf’s main street in October 2022, spreading fear around the village.
- [‘Will make you rich’: Trump wants to take Greenland ‘one way or the other’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/will-make-you-rich-trump-wants-to-take-greenland-one-way-or-the-other/): US president reiterates interest in acquiring island, painting a picture of prosperity and safety for its residents.
- [Ukraine reels as Trump pulls US support while Russia’s war rages on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/ukraine-reels-as-trump-pulls-us-support-while-russias-war-rages-on/): Ukrainians fear the worst, saying Russia is set to gain from the US president’s move to pause military aid.
- [Watch the moment Democrat Al Green is removed during Trump speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/watch-the-moment-democrat-al-green-is-removed-during-trump-speech/): US President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress was briefly disrupted as Democratic lawmakers heckled him.
- [Trump Reads ‘Zelensky’s Letter’ To Congress, Says Ukraine ‘Ready’ For Peace, Sign Mineral Deal | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/trump-reads-zelenskys-letter-to-congress-says-ukraine-ready-for-peace-sign-mineral-deal-us/): The US president on March 5 said that his Ukrainian counterpart sent him a letter before he was due to address the Congress. Donald Trump said that Volodymyr Zelensky told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and to cut a mineral deal with the US. Donald Trump made the remarks during his record-breaking […]
- ['We're Not Woke': Trump Shares Stories Of Injured Female Athlete, Woman Whose Child Underwent Sex Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/were-not-woke-trump-shares-stories-of-injured-female-athlete-woman-whose-child-underwent-sex-change/): During his joint address to Congress, Donald Trump called upon the House of Representatives to  “permanently ban and criminalise sex change on children”.
- [Mastermind Behind 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing Arrested In Joint ISI-CIA Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/mastermind-behind-2021-kabul-airport-bombing-arrested-in-joint-isi-cia-operation/): The Kabul bombing occurred on August 26, 2021, at Hamid Karzai International Airport’s Abbey Gate, killing 13 US service members
- [‘Will Work For Peace’: Pakistan Thanks Trump For Acknowledging Role In Capturing 2021 Kabul Bomber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/05/will-work-for-peace-pakistan-thanks-trump-for-acknowledging-role-in-capturing-2021-kabul-bomber/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked the US for recognizing Pakistan’s role in arresting Afghan terrorist Shareefullah, involved in the 2021 Kabul airport attack, pledging continued cooperation.
- [Video: Hamas warns new Israeli attacks will endanger the lives of captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/video-hamas-warns-new-israeli-attacks-will-endanger-the-lives-of-captives/): The armed wing of Hamas has warned renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza will endanger the lives of captives.
- ["Gunfire, Helicopter Strikes..." 70 Killed as Syrian Forces and Pro-Assad Militias Clash in Latakia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/gunfire-helicopter-strikes-70-killed-as-syrian-forces-and-pro-assad-militias-clash-in-latakia/): Syrian forces loyal to the new government engaged in heavy fighting with remnants of the ousted Assad regime in the country’s northwest. Over 70 people were killed in Syria in clashes between government forces and pro-Assad militants, a war monitor said on March 7.The fighting initially started in the Mediterranean coastal province of Latakia, the […]
- [Unexploded World War II-Era Bomb Found On Tracks Leading To France’s Busiest Train Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/unexploded-world-war-ii-era-bomb-found-on-tracks-leading-to-frances-busiest-train-station/): France’s train company said that it found the unexploded bomb “in the middle of the tracks” overnight during maintenance work.
- [An 'Alien' World Under The Sea? This Is What Scientists Discovered In The Deepest Ocean Areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/an-alien-world-under-the-sea-this-is-what-scientists-discovered-in-the-deepest-ocean-areas/): Scientists found over 7,500 unique microbes in the Hadal Zone, including the Mariana Trench, thriving at depths up to 11,000 metres.
- [Russia Launches Attack On Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure As US Says Peace Talks On Track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/russia-launches-attack-on-ukraines-energy-infrastructure-as-us-says-peace-talks-on-track/): The latest Russian air assault came after EU leaders, shaken by the prospect of US disengagement, agreed to boost the European bloc’s defences at a crisis summit on Thursday.
- [China FM vows to fight Trump tariffs, says US is ‘meeting good with evil’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/china-fm-vows-to-fight-trump-tariffs-says-us-is-meeting-good-with-evil/): Foreign Minister Wang says China has been helping US fight its fentanyl crisis, which Trump blamed for imposing tariffs.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,107](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1107/): These are the key developments on day 1,107 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trial to begin for Maradona’s medical staff accused in footballer’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trial-to-begin-for-maradonas-medical-staff-accused-in-footballers-death/): Seven medical professionals are accused of providing ‘reckless’ and ‘deficient’ treatment to Maradona, who died in 2020.
- [Pope, weak yet stable, thanks well-wishers for prayers in audio message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/pope-weak-yet-stable-thanks-well-wishers-for-prayers-in-audio-message/): Pope Francis has been hospitalised with double pneumonia for three weeks, his longest absence from the papacy yet.
- [Japan: Woman Locks Partner Naked In Balcony, He Dies Of Hypothermia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/japan-woman-locks-partner-naked-in-balcony-he-dies-of-hypothermia/): The woman had ordered the man to get out on a balcony when he was naked and confined him there.
- [Hamas Armed Wing Says Committed To Truce, After Trump’s ‘You Are Dead’ Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/hamas-armed-wing-says-committed-to-truce-after-trumps-you-are-dead-threat/): Hamas said Trump’s threats would encourage Israel to ignore the deal, which largely halted more than 15 months of war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militants
- [Impeached South Korean President Yoon In Prison Despite Court Revoking Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/impeached-south-korean-president-yoon-in-prison-despite-court-revoking-arrest/): Yoon’s lawyers argued that his arrest should be cancelled because the prosecution waited for too long to indict him.
- ['Some Forget Napoleon's Fate': Putin's Warning After Macron Calls 'Moscow A Threat To Europe' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/some-forget-napoleons-fate-putins-warning-after-macron-calls-moscow-a-threat-to-europe-watch/): Putin’s remarks came after Macron called Russia a “threat to France and Europe” and promised to bring other countries under its “nuclear umbrella”. Russia slammed Macron’s speech as confrontational.
- [India’s Refusal, Pakistan Cricket Team’s Defeat & Islamabad Economy’s Missed Champions Trophy ‘Catch’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/indias-refusal-pakistan-cricket-teams-defeat-islamabad-economys-missed-champions-trophy-catch-exclusive/): “Threats beforecricket matches and perception about jihadi groups in Pakistan have seriously dented the image of Pakistan as a host. Even now the world sees Pakistan as a country with serious security issues,” say intelligence sources
- [Syria: Over 70 Killed As Former President Assad’s Loyalists Clash With Govt Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/syria-over-70-killed-as-former-president-assads-loyalists-clash-with-govt-forces/): The attacks were some of the most violent against the new government headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [South Korea court cancels impeached President Yoon’s arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/south-korea-court-cancels-impeached-president-yoons-arrest-warrant/): Decision by Seoul Central District Court paves the way for the suspended leader’s release from jail.
- [Bollywood’s dirty secret: Paid reviews that are killing the industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/bollywoods-dirty-secret-paid-reviews-that-are-killing-the-industry/): Bollywood’s murky side of paid reviews are part of system where fake praise, rate cards, threats and extortion thrive.
- [Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/ukraine-us-to-hold-talks-on-russia-ukraine-war-in-saudi-arabia-next-week/): US President Trump says Kyiv and Moscow have no choice but to secure a peace deal to end the war.
- [Why are young adults less happy than ever before?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/why-are-young-adults-less-happy-than-ever-before/): New study finds happiness increases with age and does not peak in youth, marking a major shift from the usual trajectory.
- [US Second Lady Usha Vance To Lead Presidential Delegation At Special Olympics World Winter Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/us-second-lady-usha-vance-to-lead-presidential-delegation-at-special-olympics-world-winter-games/): Usha Vance, a lawyer married to Vice President JD Vance since 2014, will lead the delegation to Turin, Italy for this year’s Special Olympics. The opening ceremony is scheduled for today.
- [‘Catch And Revoke’: Trump To Use AI To Cancel Visas Of Foreign Students Who Support Hamas, Terror Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/catch-and-revoke-trump-to-use-ai-to-cancel-visas-of-foreign-students-who-support-hamas-terror-groups/): The US State Department will use AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders’ social media accounts to filter out those appearing to support terror groups.
- [Who Is Tahawwur Rana & Why Does He Want US Court To Stay His Extradition To India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/who-is-tahawwur-rana-why-does-he-want-us-court-to-stay-his-extradition-to-india/): US President Donald Trump had last month announced that his administration has approved the extradition of “very evil” Tahawwur Rana “to face justice in India”.
- [Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/teen-charged-in-australia-after-allegedly-boarding-plane-with-shotgun/): Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.
- [Bitcoin plunges as Trump’s strategic reserve fails to impress markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/bitcoin-plunges-as-trumps-strategic-reserve-fails-to-impress-markets/): Cryptocurrency falls as much as 6 percent as lack of plans for government purchases disappoints investors.
- [On Camera, Trudeau Breaks Down Before Reporters Amid Trump's Tariff Threats: 'I Put Canadians First'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/on-camera-trudeau-breaks-down-before-reporters-amid-trumps-tariff-threats-i-put-canadians-first/): Trudeau mentioned Donald Trump’s presidency as one of the “complicated times” of his prime ministership. Trudeau will step down as PM after the Liberal Party chooses another leader on Sunday.
- [UK Opposition MP Condemns 'Attack' On Jaishankar By Khalistani Protesters: 'Affront To Democracy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/uk-opposition-mp-condemns-attack-on-jaishankar-by-khalistani-protesters-affront-to-democracy/): A protester attempted to breach the security perimeter as Jaishankar left Chatham House in London and tore up the Indian flag. India strongly protested against the security breach.
- ['Woman With Wild Hair': Trump's Epithet For Astronaut Sunita Williams In ISS Evacuation Plan Update | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/woman-with-wild-hair-trumps-epithet-for-astronaut-sunita-williams-in-iss-evacuation-plan-update-video/): Trump said “we love you” and “we are coming to get you” when asked about Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore.
- [26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Moves Closer To Extradition As US Supreme Court Denies His Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-moves-closer-to-extradition-as-us-supreme-court-denies-his-plea/): Rana has appealed his extradition to India, claiming that he will be tortured based on his Pakistan origin. Trump had earlier confirmed his extradition during PM Modi’s visit.
- [Zelenskyy Announces Ukraine-US Meet Days After Oval Office Spat With Trump: ‘Ready For Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/zelenskyy-announces-ukraine-us-meet-days-after-oval-office-spat-with-trump-ready-for-peace/): The Ukrainian leader’s announcement comes days after President Donald Trump ordered a “pause” on US military aid to Ukraine following a tense Oval Office meeting
- [SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/spacexs-starship-explodes-in-latest-launch-setback-for-elon-musk/): Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris.
- [Elon Musk's Starship Explodes In Space, Crashes Over Bahamas | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/elon-musks-starship-explodes-in-space-crashes-over-bahamas-video/): The Starship’s Super Heavy booster separated from the upper stage after about 2 ½ minutes of firing
- [10 Indian Construction Workers Stranded In West Bank Rescued By Israeli Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/10-indian-construction-workers-stranded-in-west-bank-rescued-by-israeli-authorities/): The Indian embassy in Israel said while the matter was still under investigation, it was in touch with the Israeli authorities and had requested to ensure their safety
- [Trudeau Largely Caused Tariff Problem, Now Using It To Run Again For PM: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trudeau-largely-caused-tariff-problem-now-using-it-to-run-again-for-pm-trump/): Trump’s remarks came after he paused sweeping tariffs on Canada following market turmoil. Meanwhile, Trudeau will step down as Canadian PM after a Liberal party leadership race on March 9.
- [Canada Postpones Counter-Tariffs On US As Trump Backs Off After Market Blowback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/canada-postpones-counter-tariffs-on-us-as-trump-backs-off-after-market-blowback/): Despite pausing some tariffs, Trump promised that more tariffs would be levied on Canada on April 2. He also accused Canadian PM Justin Trudeau of using tariffs to extend his tenure as PM.
- [Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-sends-mixed-signals-over-the-fate-of-the-department-of-education/): Democrats have denounced Trump’s proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.
- [Gaza residents react to Trump’s ‘last warning’ to Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/gaza-residents-react-to-trumps-last-warning-to-hamas/): Palestinians dismiss Trump’s warning to Hamas that there will be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives aren’t released.
- [What do President Trump’s tariff plans mean for the US and the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/what-do-president-trumps-tariff-plans-mean-for-the-us-and-the-world/): A US trade war has begun with China, Mexico and Canada.
- [Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/syrian-forces-in-deadly-clashes-with-assad-linked-fighters-in-latakia/): A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in ‘various armed ambushes’.
- [Mexico president hails Trump phone call as tariffs suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/mexico-president-hails-trump-phone-call-as-tariffs-suspended/): US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on Mexican goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement.
- [Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/romania-arrests-six-over-alleged-russia-linked-coup-plot/): Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot.
- [Crossbow killer found guilty of raping ex-partner before murdering her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/crossbow-killer-found-guilty-of-raping-ex-partner-before-murdering-her/): Kyle Clifford found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before murdering her in Bushey, northwest of London.
- [H-1B Visa's Initial Registration Opens Today. 10 Things You Must Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/h-1b-visas-initial-registration-opens-today-10-things-you-must-know/): The registrations of H-1B visa seekers are selected on the basis of unique beneficiaries under the beneficiary-centric process.
- [France Says Post-War Gaza Plan Must 'Completely Exclude Hamas From Governing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/france-says-post-war-gaza-plan-must-completely-exclude-hamas-from-governing/): Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed a plan that would finance Gaza’s reconstruction through a trust fund, and would see the return of the Palestinian Authority to the territory
- [Trudeau Expects Ongoing Trade War With US For 'Foreseeable Future' After Call With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trudeau-expects-ongoing-trade-war-with-us-for-foreseeable-future-after-call-with-trump/): Trudeau said the two sides discussed tariffs, and that they are “actively engaged in ongoing conversations in trying to make sure these tariffs don’t overly harm” certain sectors and workers
- [Ukrainian Opposition Leaders Back Election Ban Till Ceasefire And Peace Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/ukrainian-opposition-leaders-back-election-ban-till-ceasefire-and-peace-agreement/): Ukraine has banned elections under martial law, but Russia and US President Donald Trump’s team have argued President Zelenskyy is not a legitimate leader and called for elections
- [Private Lunar Lander Touches Down Near Moon's South Pole, Status Unclear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/private-lunar-lander-touches-down-near-moons-south-pole-status-unclear/): The last time Intuitive Machines landed a spacecraft on the moon, a year ago, it ended up sideways
- ['Zelensky Challenged Trump' US Blames Ukraine For Intel Cut, Russia Mocks 'Napoleon Macron'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/zelensky-challenged-trump-us-blames-ukraine-for-intel-cut-russia-mocks-napoleon-macron/): Polish PM Donald Tusk declared Europe capable of defeating Russia in any conflict as EU leaders met in Brussels to boost support for Ukraine. The bloc discussed an €800 billion defense investment plan while addressing concerns over US President Trump’s shift away from Kyiv. Zelensky welcomed EU backing amid growing tensions. Meanwhile, Russia condemned Macron’s […]
- [Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects prosecutor summons over separatist laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/bosnian-serb-leader-dodik-rejects-prosecutor-summons-over-separatist-laws/): Dodik barred Bosnian authorities from Serb-dominated statelet, sparking fears of ‘coup’ that could break up Bosnia.
- [EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/eu-leader-touts-major-new-defence-plan-at-emergency-summit/): EU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment”.
- [Trump again spreads baseless claims about Trudeau, Canada’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-again-spreads-baseless-claims-about-trudeau-canadas-election/): US president accuses outgoing Canadian prime minister of seeking to use issue of tariffs to extend his time in office.
- [Arab leaders “aligned with Palestinians” on rebuilding Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/arab-leaders-aligned-with-palestinians-on-rebuilding-gaza/): Arab Summit on Gaza
- [Trump Suspends Almost All Mexico Tariffs Until April 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-suspends-almost-all-mexico-tariffs-until-april-2/): Donald Trump has announced to suspend most of the tariffs on Mexico until April 2, following talks with his Mexican counterpart.
- [Trump Pushes Zelensky Opponents To Fight Elections, Russia Hails Rubio's “Ukraine Proxy War” Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-pushes-zelensky-opponents-to-fight-elections-russia-hails-rubios-ukraine-proxy-war-remark/): Four senior Trump allies secretly met Ukrainian opposition leaders, including Yulia Tymoshenko and Petro Poroshenko’s party, to discuss early presidential elections despite martial law. Trump aides believe Zelensky could lose due to war fatigue and corruption concerns. US officials hinted Zelensky might need to step down for a peace deal. Trump called him a “dictator” […]
- [Renewed fears of starvation in Ramadan as Israel blocks aid to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/renewed-fears-of-starvation-in-ramadan-as-israel-blocks-aid-to-gaza/): Palestinians are struggling this Ramadan amid soaring prices and fears of renewed starvation after Gaza aid blockade.
- [Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/key-takeaways-from-europes-emergency-summit-on-ukraine/): EU nations pledge continued support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump suspends military aid to Kyiv.
- [Sudan files case against UAE at top UN court over ‘complicity in genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/sudan-files-case-against-uae-at-top-un-court-over-complicity-in-genocide/): Sudan alleges the UAE is ‘complicit in the genocide on the Masalit’ by supporting the Rapid Support Forces.
- [A new Muslim and African ban by Trump can and must be prevented](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/a-new-muslim-and-african-ban-by-trump-can-and-must-be-prevented/): The NO BAN Act submitted to Congress can limit the US president’s powers to impose discriminatory travel bans.
- [Trump Accuses Trudeau of Using Tariff War to ‘Stay in Power', Grants 30-day Exemption to Automakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-accuses-trudeau-of-using-tariff-war-to-stay-in-power-grants-30-day-exemption-to-automakers/): In a relief to US automakers, US President Trump granted a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.Trump accused Canadian PM Trudeau of playing up a Canada-US trade war to cling to power, after they spoke in a “somewhat friendly” call on March 5 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Not Just Russia, US 'Destroying' World Order, Says Ukraine's UK Ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/not-just-russia-us-destroying-world-order-says-ukraines-uk-ambassador/): Trump’s rapprochement with Moscow has stunned allies, and fears are growing in Ukraine and Europe that he is trying to force Kyiv to accept a peace deal largely favourable to Moscow
- [China Calls US 'Hacker Empire' Over Sanctions As Tariff Row Leads To Threats Of 'Any Other War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/china-calls-us-hacker-empire-over-sanctions-as-tariff-row-leads-to-threats-of-any-other-war/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Barbados Bestows Prestigious Award On PM Modi For 'Leadership, Assistance' During Covid Pandemic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/barbados-bestows-prestigious-award-on-pm-modi-for-leadership-assistance-during-covid-pandemic/): The MEA said that Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, received the award on behalf of Prime Minister Modi at a ceremony held in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- [Woman Strips Naked Mid-Flight For 30 Minutes, Forces Plane To Turn Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/woman-strips-naked-mid-flight-for-30-minutes-forces-plane-to-turn-back/): The female passenger stripped naked on a Southwest flight and walked up and down the aisle for 25 minutes before she was detained.
- [Hamas accuses Trump of aiding Israel’s Netanyahu in Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/hamas-accuses-trump-of-aiding-israels-netanyahu-in-gaza-blockade/): Hamas says Trump’s rhetoric helps Israel to tighten Gaza siege, risking starvation for 2.3 million residents.
- [After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/after-trumps-fiery-row-with-zelenskyy-russia-heaps-praise-on-us-leader/): Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine.
- [EU leaders hold emergency summit to bolster support for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/eu-leaders-hold-emergency-summit-to-bolster-support-for-ukraine/): Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv.
- [Zelenskyy Thanks EU Leaders For Standing By Ukraine: 'We Are Not Alone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/zelenskyy-thanks-eu-leaders-for-standing-by-ukraine-we-are-not-alone/): Thursday’s European summit comes a week after a White House blow-up between Trump and Zelenskyy led Washington to cut the military aid and intelligence sharing that has helped Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion.
- [UK Chargé D'affaires Summoned By India Over K-Run | Khalistani Extremists Try To Attack India's EAM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/uk-charge-daffaires-summoned-by-india-over-k-run-khalistani-extremists-try-to-attack-indias-eam/): The British chargé d’affaires was called by the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday to denounce the security breach of India’s EAM S Jaishankar in London by pro-Khalistan supporters. Late on Wednesday evening, as the External Affairs Minister (EAM) was leaving a public function at Chatham House, a group of demonstrators with Sikh separatist movement […]
- [Caught On Cam: Woman Poisons Co-Worker Over Job Promotion Envy, Faces Attempt To Murder Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/caught-on-cam-woman-poisons-co-worker-over-job-promotion-envy-faces-attempt-to-murder-charge/): A woman allegedly poisoned her co-worker after the latter was given promotion at the workplace in Brazil. The incident was caught on CCTV.
- [Syrian security forces reportedly clash with pro-Assad gunmen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/syrian-security-forces-reportedly-clash-with-pro-assad-gunmen/): Syrian security forces clashed with gunmen in al-Sanamayn on Wednesday.
- [Israel’s “condemnation” of Arab League’s Gaza plan “meaningless”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/israels-condemnation-of-arab-leagues-gaza-plan-meaningless/): Ori Goldberg unpacks Trump’s Gaza plans and explains why Israel’s rejection of the Arab League’s proposal holds little w
- [Sunita Williams Fact Box: Salary, Net Worth & What She'll Miss Most About Space Upon Her Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/sunita-williams-fact-box-salary-net-worth-what-shell-miss-most-about-space-upon-her-return/): Sunita Williams and her NASA colleague Butch Wilmore, both of who have been stuck in ISS for nearly 10 months, will make the Earth touchdown this month.
- [Donald Trump To Revoke Legal Status of Ukrainians Who Fled to US After Russia's Invasion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/donald-trump-to-revoke-legal-status-of-ukrainians-who-fled-to-us-after-russias-invasion-report/): U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fasttrack to deportation.
- [France Touts 'Intel Capabilities' As US Blackout Impacts Ukraine's Defence & Strikes Against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/france-touts-intel-capabilities-as-us-blackout-impacts-ukraines-defence-strikes-against-russia/): The US paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, affecting Kyiv’s ability to strike Russian targets and defend itself. Washington is reviewing military aid until President Zelensky commits to peace talks. The suspension mainly applies to intelligence on Russian territory, limiting Ukraine’s awareness of enemy movements and reducing HIMARS effectiveness. France continues providing intelligence, while European satellite companies […]
- [Multilateralism can and must deliver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/multilateralism-can-and-must-deliver/): The world must reinforce multilateral action to tackle global threats, such as climate change and inequality.
- [Peacemaker or peacebreaker? Why Kenya’s good neighbour reputation is marred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/peacemaker-or-peacebreaker-why-kenyas-good-neighbour-reputation-is-marred/): Analysts say President Ruto’s friendliness with regional rebel groups positions Kenya as a country that ‘takes sides’.
- [Spanish prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/spanish-prosecutors-demand-rubiales-forced-kiss-trial-be-re-run/): Prosecutors question the judge’s impartiality in sparing Rubailes jail time over his forced kiss on footballer Hermoso.
- [Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/iran-showcases-new-weapons-as-it-prepares-for-a-rocky-2025/): Iran has tested a variety of air defence systems, missiles, drones, warplanes, tanks, and warships over several months.
- ['Trump Has Lost Patience' On Gaza Hostages, Rubio Warns As Hamas Says "Threats Encourage Netanyahu”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/trump-has-lost-patience-on-gaza-hostages-rubio-warns-as-hamas-says-threats-encourage-netanyahu/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the Palestinian militant group Hamas to take seriously President Donald Trump’s threats Rubio was referring to US president’s ultimatum to Hamas leaders to release the hostages and to flee.“He’s tired of watching these videos every weekend where hostages that are emaciated are released and bodies are turned over, […]
- [Donald Trump To Order Dismantling Of Education Department: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/donald-trump-to-order-dismantling-of-education-department-reports/): President Trump plans to sign an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the Education Department. This move has angered Democrats, teachers’ unions, and parents.
- [India Summons UK Chargé D’ Affaires After EAM Jaishankar’s Security Breach In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/india-summons-uk-charge-d-affaires-after-eam-jaishankars-security-breach-in-london/): Post Content
- [Ecuadorian artist works on longest drawing in the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/ecuadorian-artist-works-on-longest-drawing-in-the-world/): Ecuadorian artist Franz del Castillo is working to create the longest drawing in history, spanning over 3,000 metres.
- [Who is to blame for Sri Lanka’s crises?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/who-is-to-blame-for-sri-lankas-crises/): Mehdi Hasan debates Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe on his presidency, Easter bombings and civil war.
- [Palestinians visit wreckage of demolished refugee camp homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/palestinians-visit-wreckage-of-demolished-refugee-camp-homes/): Palestinians forcibly displaced from refugee camps by Israeli assaults have been seeing their destroyed homes.
- [How will US pause on intelligence sharing affect Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/how-will-us-pause-on-intelligence-sharing-affect-ukraine/): US cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine days after suspending military aid. This could blind Ukraine’s military.
- [UK Condemns Security Breach By Khalistani Protesters During Jaishankar's Visit: 'Attempt To Intimidate...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/uk-condemns-security-breach-by-khalistani-protesters-during-jaishankars-visit-attempt-to-intimidate/): United Kingdom strongly condemned the breach of security of EAM S Jaishankar outside the Chatham House and said that they are “fully committed to ensuring the security of all our diplomatic visitors”.
- [Russia to “Separately Discuss” Iran Nuclear Programme With US, West Warns “Patience Running Out"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/russia-to-separately-discuss-iran-nuclear-programme-with-us-west-warns-patience-running-out/): Russia said on March 5 that future talks between Kremlin and Washington will include discussions on Iran’s nuclear programmeRussia had earlier acknowledged that the subject was “touched upon” in an initial round of US-Russia talks last month n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Cool head’: How Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is handling Trump and tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/cool-head-how-mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-is-handling-trump-and-tariffs/): Unlike Canada’s Trudeau, Sheinbaum has been more diplomatic while insisting on protecting Mexican interests. Here’s why.
- [UN to halve Rohingya food aid in Bangladesh amid funding crunch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/un-to-halve-rohingya-food-aid-in-bangladesh-amid-funding-crunch/): World Food Programme says ‘severe funding shortfalls’ to force cut in monthly food vouchers from $12.50 to $6.
- [Macron Warns of “New Era” as US Aligns With Russia, Offers French Nuclear Umbrella Amid Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/macron-warns-of-new-era-as-us-aligns-with-russia-offers-french-nuclear-umbrella-amid-ukraine-war/): French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday (March 5) announced he would discuss extending France’s nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump’s upending of the transatlantic alliance.In an address to the nation, Macron said that […]
- [Are Aliens Coming To Earth? What Oxford Biologist Says About Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/are-aliens-coming-to-earth-what-oxford-biologist-says-about-them/): Professor Coulson of Oxford University speculates aliens may resemble Jabba the Hutt and could be on a mission to Earth, but deems an invasion unlikely due to travel challenges
- [Thousands Of Indians In US On Verge Of ‘Self Deportation’ Or Migration To Canada, UK | Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/thousands-of-indians-in-us-on-verge-of-self-deportation-or-migration-to-canada-uk-heres-why/): Several Indian migrants in the US fear “self-deportation” or migration to other foreign countries like Canada or the UK.
- [The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/the-blame-game-over-the-debacle-in-ukraine-has-started/): Trump, Zelenskyy and the Europeans are desperately trying to deliver the bitter truth to the public and evade blame.
- [Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/panama-president-mulino-says-trump-lying-about-reclaiming-the-canal/): Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company’s port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
- [Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/cyclone-alfred-lashes-parts-of-eastern-australia-bringing-rains-waves/): Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.
- [US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/us-hamas-direct-talks-whats-happening-and-what-comes-next/): According to reports, the discussions focused on the release of Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four others.
- [Moment fighter jet accidentally bombs civilian area in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/moment-fighter-jet-accidentally-bombs-civilian-area-in-south-korea/): Video shows the moment a South Korean fighter jet accidentally bombed a civilian area during a training exercise.
- [Daylight Saving Time 2025: Date, Timing, History And Significance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/daylight-saving-time-2025-date-timing-history-and-significance/): Daylight Saving Time is the practice of pushing an hour ahead in the clocks, to mark the beginning of the warmer months
- [France Offering Intelligence to Ukraine After Washington's Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/france-offering-intelligence-to-ukraine-after-washingtons-suspension/): France was open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners in the face of Europe’s threat from Russia, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
- [South Korean KF-16 Jets "Accidentally" Drop Eight MK-82 Bombs on Civilians, 15 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/south-korean-kf-16-jets-accidentally-drop-eight-mk-82-bombs-on-civilians-15-injured/): Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, injuring at least 15 people. The 500 pound MK-82 bombs released by the KF-16 fighter jets fell outside a firing range and caused civilian damage, the air force said in a statement. The air force said it will establish […]
- [US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/06/us-suspends-intelligence-cooperation-with-ukraine/): The US has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine affecting its military’s ability to defend against Russian forces
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill three as Hamas, Egypt hold ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-three-as-hamas-egypt-hold-ceasefire-talks/): Israeli drone strikes in Rafah kill three Palestinians amid escalating violence and fragile ceasefire talks in Cairo.
- [Enraged Over Being Removed From WhatsApp Group, Pakistani Man Shoots Dead Admin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/enraged-over-being-removed-from-whatsapp-group-pakistani-man-shoots-dead-admin/): A man named Ashfaq shot dead Mushtaq Ahmed after the latter removed him from a WhatsApp Group following an argument. Both persons had arranged to reconcile but the suspect turned up with a gun.
- [Watch | Man With Palestinian Flag Climbs Up Tower Of Palace Of Westminster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/watch-man-with-palestinian-flag-climbs-up-tower-of-palace-of-westminster/): Police were called along with emergency units who brought a cherry picker with them to rescue the man.
- [Actor Gene Hackman Lived Beside Wife’s Rotting Corpse For Days Before Dying Of Heart Disease Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/actor-gene-hackman-lived-beside-wifes-rotting-corpse-for-days-before-dying-of-heart-disease-himself/): Legendary actor Gene Hackman lived next to the body of Betsy Hackman in their New Mexico home.
- [‘Bodies Piled…’ Syria ‘Executes 162 Assad Loyalists’, Sharaa Warns Alawites To 'Surrender for Sin'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/bodies-piled-syria-executes-162-assad-loyalists-sharaa-warns-alawites-to-surrender-for-sin/): Syria reportedly executes 162 Assad loyalists, while Sharaa warns Alawites to surrender or face sin.00:00 INTRODUTION02:26 SHARAA’S FORCES EXECUTE ALAWITES?04:40 WORLD CONDEMNS ‘BLOODSHED’06:29 ALAWITES APPEAL TO ISRAEL n18oc_crux
- [Blue-Collar Jobs Promising Rs 3.5 Lakh Salary: Kerala Man Killed In Jordan Was Victim Of Job Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/blue-collar-jobs-promising-rs-3-5-lakh-salary-kerala-man-killed-in-jordan-was-victim-of-job-scam/): According to Perera’s brother-in-law, Edison Charlas, who was with him during the incident and was injured in the shooting, the two men had been deceived by an agent
- [‘Hell Plan’: Israel’s scheme for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/hell-plan-israels-scheme-for-gaza/): Could phase two of the Gaza ceasefire be dead even before it gets underway?
- [Women on the front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/women-on-the-front-line/): Al Jazeera’s journalists reflect on what it’s like to report from some of the world’s most challenging regions.
- [International Women’s Day is for the few, not the many](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/international-womens-day-is-for-the-few-not-the-many/): Today, there will be an attempt to erase Palestinian women once again because their plight is politically inconvenient.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/icc-champions-trophy-2025-final-india-have-no-advantage-over-new-zealand/): India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak blasts back at assertion that India’s Champions Trophy hopes boosted by Dubai venue.
- [North Korea's Kim Jong Un Inspects 'Nuclear-Powered Submarine' Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-inspects-nuclear-powered-submarine-project/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stresses the need to strengthen naval power while inspecting major shipyards and nuclear submarine projects. He says naval forces and nuclear armament are crucial for the country’s sovereignty and warns against enemy military activities at sea, stating maritime defence will cover “as much as it is deemed necessary” for […]
- [Manchester United vs Arsenal: Premier League preview – teams, watch, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/manchester-united-vs-arsenal-premier-league-preview-teams-watch-stream/): Manchester United host title-chasing Arsenal in the English Premier League on Sunday. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.
- [How close are scientists to producing artificial blood?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/how-close-are-scientists-to-producing-artificial-blood/): Clinical trials from the UK to Japan are exploring man-made substitutes for blood.
- [South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/south-koreas-impeached-president-yoon-released-from-prison/): Yoon was arrested in mid-January on insurrection charges over his brief imposition of martial law weeks earlier.
- [‘Putin Doing What Anybody Else Would…’ Trump Shrugs Off Impact of Intel Sharing Pause | Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/putin-doing-what-anybody-else-would-trump-shrugs-off-impact-of-intel-sharing-pause-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump dismisses the impact of the US intel pause on the Ukraine war, stating that Putin is likely pushing harder to end the conflict. Trump believes both sides want the war to end and that Ukraine is enduring “tremendous punishment.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Defends Putin’s ‘Big’ Ukraine Attack? Russia ‘Loosens’ Kursk Grip of Zelensky’s Troops | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/trump-defends-putins-big-ukraine-attack-russia-loosens-kursk-grip-of-zelenskys-troops-war/): Trump defends Putin’s attack on Ukraine while Russia tightens control over Kursk, impacting Zelensky’s forces. :00 – INTRODUCTION03:20 – PUTIN READY FOR CONDITIONAL UKRAINE TRUCE?04:28 – ‘DISCUSSION WITH TRUMP MOST INTENSIVE WORK TO DATE’05:58 – RUSSIA DOUBLES DOWN ON UKRAINE ATTACKSn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Very Soon…’ Trump Hints at Iran Deal After Writing a Letter to Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/very-soon-trump-hints-at-iran-deal-after-writing-a-letter-to-khamenei/): US President Trump reportedly sends a letter to Iran’s Khamenei proposing a “new deal” on the nuclear programme, stating that something will happen “very soon.” Trump expresses a preference for a peace deal but warns that military intervention could be the alternative. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Fighting continues as Syria’s president calls on Alawite to lay down arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/fighting-continues-as-syrias-president-calls-on-alawite-to-lay-down-arms/): More than 250 people reportedly killed in Syria’s west as Alawite loyalists clash with security forces.
- [Argentina Floods | Many Dead And Hundreds Evacuated In Argentina Floods | Argentina | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/argentina-floods-many-dead-and-hundreds-evacuated-in-argentina-floods-argentina-n18g/): At least ten people were killed and more than a thousand evacuated in the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca on Friday as torrential rains flooded homes and hospitals, destroyed roads and forced officials to cut power.Eight hours of nonstop rain left the city of 350,000 people largely underwater, and forced authorities to evacuate the […]
- ['I Am A Zionist': Trudeau's Support For Israel In Spotlight, Says 'No One Should Be Afraid To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/i-am-a-zionist-trudeaus-support-for-israel-in-spotlight-says-no-one-should-be-afraid-to/): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement comes as the Liberal Party prepares to elect a new leader to succeed him.
- [A tribute to Um Adnan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/a-tribute-to-um-adnan/): Remembering a Lebanese woman whose fierce resilience defied Orientalist tropes.
- [India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40 for Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/india-football-great-chhetri-comes-out-of-retirement-aged-40-for-asia-cup/): Sunil Chhetri returns to football at 40 – a year after retiring – to boost India’s Asia Cup qualification hopes.
- [Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/cyclone-alfred-weakens-but-dangerous-winds-flooding-continue/): More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
- [At least 14 people killed in overnight attacks in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/at-least-14-people-killed-in-overnight-attacks-in-eastern-ukraine/): Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, damaging buildings and vehicles.
- ["Somebody Is Finally Exposing India": Trump's Latest "Massive Tariff" Claim | Trump News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/somebody-is-finally-exposing-india-trumps-latest-massive-tariff-claim-trump-news-n18g/): India agreed to cut down tariffs because somebody finally exposed them, claims US President Donald Trump n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Internet Trolls, White House Mocks 'Choose Your Fighter Video' Of Female Democrats: 'Fixed It for You'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/internet-trolls-white-house-mocks-choose-your-fighter-video-of-female-democrats-fixed-it-for-you/): House Democrats faced criticism from the White House after a viral TikTok video depicted them as video game characters. Meanwhile, a Congresswoman defended it as a creative outreach effort.
- [Snubbed By Trump, Bangladesh’s Md Yunus Races To Mend Ties With India, Court China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/snubbed-by-trump-bangladeshs-md-yunus-races-to-mend-ties-with-india-court-china/): Facing internal pressure with student opposition, a call for early elections from the army, and no support from the Trump administration, Bangladesh’s interim leader now feels the need for allies
- [No Income Tax, Paradise For Crypto Enthusiasts: All About Vanuatu As Lalit Modi's Citizenship Ignites Curiosity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/no-income-tax-paradise-for-crypto-enthusiasts-all-about-vanuatu-as-lalit-modis-citizenship-ignites-curiosity/): Lalit Modi Acquires Vanuatu Citizenship: The country’s population is less than half of Noida, when compared to their government data released in 2020 and India’s data of 2011.
- [EAM S Jaishankar Opens New Consulate General Of India In Belfast | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/eam-s-jaishankar-opens-new-consulate-general-of-india-in-belfast-english-news-news18-n18g/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to cater to the needs of a growing Indian diaspora in the region.Addressing a gathering of community leaders and prominent dignitaries at the newest Indian Consulate, the external affairs minister said the move symbolised the deepening of […]
- [At Least 12 Injured In Shooting At Toronto Pub, Cops Launch Manhunt For Gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/at-least-12-injured-in-shooting-at-toronto-pub-cops-launch-manhunt-for-gunman/): At least 12 people were injured at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto, Canada, according to reports.
- [‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/my-childhood-just-slipped-away-pakistans-monsoon-brides/): Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.
- [US Deals Another Blow To Climate Justice, Exits Hard-Negotiated Loss and Damage Fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/us-deals-another-blow-to-climate-justice-exits-hard-negotiated-loss-and-damage-fund/): The L&D Fund, agreed to at COP28 in Dubai after decades of efforts, is meant to financially compensate developing countries address impacts of climate disasters
- [Investigators Reveal Causes Of Death For Gene Hackman And His Wife | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/investigators-reveal-causes-of-death-for-gene-hackman-and-his-wife-english-news-news18-n18g/): Cause of death: Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said today at a news conference. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and likely passed away before her husband, according to investigators. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Yemen’s Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza aid blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/yemens-houthis-threaten-israel-over-gaza-aid-blockade/): Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.
- [Marco Rubio And Musk Clash In Furious Cabinet Shouting Match, Trump Says 'They Get Along Very Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/marco-rubio-and-musk-clash-in-furious-cabinet-shouting-match-trump-says-they-get-along-very-well/): The intense exchange unfolded during the meeting where Trump made it clear: the Cabinet heads, not the Elon Musk-led DOGE, will have the final say on staffing and policy at their agencies.
- [20 States Sue Trump’s Administration Over Mass Firings Of Federal Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/20-states-sue-trumps-administration-over-mass-firings-of-federal-workers/): The lawsuit, filed late Thursday in Maryland, is led by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, who is heading a coalition of attorneys general
- [International Women's Day 2025 LIVE: Actress Shabana Azmi Says 'Woman Doesn't Have Option To View World...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/international-womens-day-2025-live-actress-shabana-azmi-says-woman-doesnt-have-option-to-view-world/): International Women’s Day Wishes LIVE: We realise the importance of our voices only when we are silenced, said Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani female education activist.
- [Oscar-Winning Actor Gene Hackman Died Of Heart Disease Days After Wife Succumbed To Rare Virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-died-of-heart-disease-days-after-wife-succumbed-to-rare-virus/): The 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor, his 64-year-old wife Arakawa, and one of their dogs were found dead in different rooms of their Santa Fe home on February 26.
- [Another Setback For Elon Musk's Mission To Mars, SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Lift Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/another-setback-for-elon-musks-mission-to-mars-spacex-starship-explodes-minutes-after-lift-off/): SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program. Fiery debris were seen streaking through the dusk skies near south Florida and the Bahamas after Starship’s breakup in space, which occurred shortly after it […]
- ["We're Coming Up To Get You" Trump's Shout-Out To Stranded NASA Astronauts Being Rescued By SpaceX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/were-coming-up-to-get-you-trumps-shout-out-to-stranded-nasa-astronauts-being-rescued-by-spacex/): President Donald Trump told stranded NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore that they would soon be brought back to Earth after nine months at the International Space Station (ISS). While referring to Williams, Trump said “And I see the woman with the wild hair, good, solid head of hair she’s got. There’s no kidding, […]
- [Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/three-bulgarians-found-guilty-of-spying-for-russia-from-uk-base/): Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.
- [Iran Mocks US Threat To Destroy Its Nuclear Program, Trump Warns “Something Is Going to Happen" Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/iran-mocks-us-threat-to-destroy-its-nuclear-program-trump-warns-something-is-going-to-happen-soon/): Iran refuses US nuclear talks under Trump’s pressure policy. Tehran continues discussions with Europe, Russia, and China but warns against military threats. Trump demands negotiations, threatening action. Iran insists its nuclear program is indestructible and warns of retaliation if attacked. Israel accused of provoking war. Trump signals imminent action, stating he won’t allow Iran to […]
- [Bosnia’s top court suspends separatist laws adopted by Bosnian Serbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/bosnias-top-court-suspends-separatist-laws-adopted-by-bosnian-serbs/): Laws passed by the autonomous Republika Srpska region reject the authority of the federal police and judiciary.
- [What’s behind the political crisis in Bosnia Herzegovina?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/whats-behind-the-political-crisis-in-bosnia-herzegovina/): Bosnian Serb leader ignoring conviction, including jail sentence.
- [Trump Defends Russia 'Bombing The Hell Out of Ukraine, Putin Easier To Deal With Despite All Cards'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-defends-russia-bombing-the-hell-out-of-ukraine-putin-easier-to-deal-with-despite-all-cards/): US President Donald Trump said he understood why Russia was “bombing the hell out of Ukraine” after Moscow launched nearly 200 drones and 58 missiles at Ukraine overnight. “I actually think he’s doing what anybody in that position would be doing that right now,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. The US President said […]
- [Trump says ‘more difficult’ to deal with Ukraine than Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-says-more-difficult-to-deal-with-ukraine-than-russia/): US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine and its approach to his push for a peace deal.
- [Houthis to resume attacks if Israel’s Gaza blockade not lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/houthis-to-resume-attacks-if-israels-gaza-blockade-not-lifted/): Yemen’s Houthis have said they will resume naval operations against Israel if it does not lift its blockade of aid.
- [US President Donald Trump Hosts First Crypto Summit At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/us-president-donald-trump-hosts-first-crypto-summit-at-white-house/): US crypto investors were major supporters of Trump’s presidential campaign, contributing millions of dollars toward his victory in hopes of ending the Joe Biden administration
- ['Easier To Work With Russia Than Ukraine On Peace Talks’: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/easier-to-work-with-russia-than-ukraine-on-peace-talks-trump/): Despite threatening new sanctions on Russia earlier Friday, Trump said he understood why Putin’s forces had inflicted a massive bombing campaign across Ukraine overnight.
- [WWII bomb halts international train services in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/wwii-bomb-halts-international-train-services-in-paris/): An unexploded World War II-era bomb discovered on the tracks in a Paris suburb on Friday cancelled Eurostar journeys.
- [The real reason behind Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and military buildup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/the-real-reason-behind-trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-and-military-buildup/): The US president wants to bully Mexico back into America’s back yard under a Monroe Doctrine redux.  
- [Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs amid his spat with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-threatens-russia-with-sanctions-tariffs-amid-his-spat-with-ukraine/): Still, Trump said negotiations with Russia were ‘easier’ than with Ukraine amid scrutiny of his relationship with Putin.
- ["Get To The Table" Trump Slams Massive Russian Drone-Missile Attack On Ukraine, Zelensky Seeks Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/get-to-the-table-trump-slams-massive-russian-drone-missile-attack-on-ukraine-zelensky-seeks-truce/): Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, targeting energy facilities across multiple regions. Ukrainian President Zelensky reiterated calls for an “air truce,” urging an end to aerial and naval attacks. Ukraine deployed French Mirage jets for the first time, downing Russian missiles and drones. Turkish President Erdogan backed Zelensky’s truce proposal, while […]
- [Trump Harps On India, Canada, Mexico Reciprocal Tariffs: 'There Could Be Some Disturbances'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-harps-on-india-canada-mexico-reciprocal-tariffs-there-could-be-some-disturbances/): Donald Trump named Canada, Mexico and India as some of the countries charging high tariffs for import of the American products.
- [EasyJet Plane Forced To Make Emergency Landing After 2 Families Brawl Over The Karate Kid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/easyjet-plane-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-after-2-families-brawl-over-the-karate-kid/): During a flight from Lanzarote to London Gatwick, a five-year-old boy onboard the flight was watching the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid on his iPad with the volume set low.
- [Iran says not received Trump’s letter on nuclear programme negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/iran-says-not-received-trumps-letter-on-nuclear-programme-negotiations/): Trump says he sent message to Iran’s leader urging negotiations, but Tehran says it hasn’t received a letter.
- [700 Resignations In 2 Months: US State Department In Turmoil As It Plans More Layoffs, Mission Closures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/700-resignations-in-2-months-us-state-department-in-turmoil-as-it-plans-more-layoffs-mission-closures/): The mass exodus comes at a time when the department is planning to further layoffs and potential closures of diplomatic missions abroad.
- [‘We have nothing left to lose’: Gazans respond to Trump’s warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/we-have-nothing-left-to-lose-gazans-respond-to-trumps-warnings/): The US president’s threats mean little to a population battered by 16 months of total war
- [Dozens killed in Syria after Assad loyalists ambush government forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/dozens-killed-in-syria-after-assad-loyalists-ambush-government-forces/): Dozens have been killed after Assad loyalists ambushed government forces in Syria’s port city of Latakia during a raid.
- [Two dead, 186 missing after four boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/two-dead-186-missing-after-four-boats-sink-off-yemen-and-djibouti-un/): UN migration agency says two bodies recovered off Djibouti while dozens of migrants and five Yemeni crew remain missing.
- [Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/fighting-flares-in-south-sudan-is-the-2018-peace-deal-in-danger/): Tensions are again rising between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
- [Harvard Scientist Claims God Is Real, Gives Mathematical Formula To Prove It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/harvard-scientist-claims-god-is-real-gives-mathematical-formula-to-prove-it/): The formula, which was first proposed by Cambridge mathematician Paul Dirac, highlights how certain cosmic constants align with breathtaking precision
- [Trump Sends Letter to Khamenei On Nuclear Talks As US Treasury Dept Vows to Make "Iran Broke Again"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-sends-letter-to-khamenei-on-nuclear-talks-as-us-treasury-dept-vows-to-make-iran-broke-again/): Donald Trump has warned Iran’s leadership of military action if it does not negotiate its nuclear programme, saying, “There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily or you make a deal.” The US is considering inspecting Iranian oil tankers at sea to disrupt its trade, with a US official stating, *”You don’t have to […]
- [Clashes In Syria Between Government Forces And Assad Loyalists Kill Over 70](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/clashes-in-syria-between-government-forces-and-assad-loyalists-kill-over-70/): Clashes between Syrian security forces under the country’s new, Islamist authorities and gunmen loyal to ousted President Bashar Assad in Syria’s western coastal region have killed more than 70 people
- [The Vantara Story | World’s Largest Rescue Operations for Wildlife | Anant Ambani’s Dream Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/the-vantara-story-worlds-largest-rescue-operations-for-wildlife-anant-ambanis-dream-project/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [The world cannot ignore Trump’s death threat to the people of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/the-world-cannot-ignore-trumps-death-threat-to-the-people-of-gaza/): No, this is not just a “warning”, another “controversial” statement by the US president.
- [‘The American empire is over’: Economist Richard Wolff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/the-american-empire-is-over-economist-richard-wolff/): Marc Lamont Hill talks with economist Richard Wolff about Trump’s economic policies and global relations.
- [UN crew member killed in attack on helicopter in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/un-crew-member-killed-in-attack-on-helicopter-in-south-sudan/): White Army militia linked to Machar blamed for deadly attack on UN helicopter amid fragile peace in South Sudan.
- ['Sidelined' Netanyahu Torpedoes Secret US-Hamas Talks, “Not Giving Them Cash” Trump Tells Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/sidelined-netanyahu-torpedoes-secret-us-hamas-talks-not-giving-them-cash-trump-tells-israel/): US officials have accused Israel of leaking information to the media about the Trump administration’s secret direct negotiations with Hamas. Israel was not informed of the talks between the US and Hamas ahead of time, as per a report by Israel’s Ynet news outlet. This was done as a previous attempt to hold such a […]
- [Bangladesh Disorder Puts India At Risk With Terrorist Groups, Illegal Immigrants Sensing Opportunity: Intel Note | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/bangladesh-disorder-puts-india-at-risk-with-terrorist-groups-illegal-immigrants-sensing-opportunity-intel-note-exclusive/): Another serious concern is the involvement of these people in drug trafficking, especially methamphetamine into the north-eastern states, said the sources
- [Trump Warns Putin Of Sanctions, Sends Clear Message To Russia, Ukraine: 'Get To The Table Now'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-warns-putin-of-sanctions-sends-clear-message-to-russia-ukraine-get-to-the-table-now/): Post Content
- [Video: Pope Francis sends message to faithful from hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/video-pope-francis-sends-message-to-faithful-from-hospital/): Pope Francis shared an audio message thanking the faithful for their prayers for his recovery.
- [Dozens reported killed as Syrian forces and pro-Assad fighters clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/dozens-reported-killed-as-syrian-forces-and-pro-assad-fighters-clash/): Syria’s Alawite stronghold sees days of deadly violence between al-Assad loyalists and security forces.
- [Trump 'Not Sure' NATO Will Defend US, Macron Says 'We Are Loyal Allies', Cites Afghanistan Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-not-sure-nato-will-defend-us-macron-says-we-are-loyal-allies-cites-afghanistan-mission/): Trump doubts NATO allies would defend the US if attacked saying ‘I’m not so sure’. He warns ‘if they don’t pay I’m not going to defend them’. His remarks follow his NATO ambassador pick assuring an ‘ironclad’ commitment. NATO chief Rutte says ‘some may have concerns about NATO’s future’ but calls the US alliance its […]
- [Donald Trump Writes To Iran To Negotiate Nuclear Deal, Says 'Hope You're Going To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/donald-trump-writes-to-iran-to-negotiate-nuclear-deal-says-hope-youre-going-to/): US President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its leadership on Thursday saying he hoped they would agree to talk.
- [Argentina: Football for the people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/argentina-football-for-the-people/): To privatise or not to privatise? People & Power explores the ideological debate over Argentina’s most beloved sport.
- [What’s the future of Europe-US relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/whats-the-future-of-europe-us-relations/): Financial Times US Editor Ed Luce argues that President Donald Trump is declaring a ‘global power vacuum’.
- [Have Afghan women been forgotten? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/have-afghan-women-been-forgotten-start-here/): Taliban rules are increasingly restricting women’s lives.
- [Former Syria regime loyalists “left isolated and powerless”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/former-syria-regime-loyalists-left-isolated-and-powerless/): Rami Khouri breaks down the recent clashes in Syria, and looks at what happens when former regime loyalists lose power.
- [At Cabinet Meet, Donald Trump Draws The Line For Elon Musk Over Govt Hirings And Firings: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/at-cabinet-meet-donald-trump-draws-the-line-for-elon-musk-over-govt-hirings-and-firings-report/): Donald Trump has drawn boundaries for Elon Musk and his DOGE regarding government workforce decisions, according to reports. He announced his decision at a Cabinet meeting in presence of Musk.
- [US Cop’s Raunchy Pole-Dancing Clip Raises Eyebrows, Police Union Says No Violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/us-cops-raunchy-pole-dancing-clip-raises-eyebrows-police-union-says-no-violation/): NYPD detective Melissa Mercado appeared in a viral music video by rapper S-Quire where she was seen pole-dancing and twerking.
- [At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/at-least-22-people-killed-as-gang-violence-erupts-in-ecuador/): Rival factions of drug trafficking gang fight over territory in port city of Guayaquil before a presidential election.
- [Unexploded World War II bomb halts rail services in France, UK, Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/unexploded-world-war-ii-bomb-halts-rail-services-in-france-uk-belgium/): Eurostar services suspended, and thousands stranded as mine clearance at Gare du Nord station causes travel chaos.
- [Video: SpaceX Starship rocket explodes minutes after launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/video-spacex-starship-rocket-explodes-minutes-after-launch/): Debris streaked across the skies over the Bahamas after the world’s biggest spacecraft exploded, minutes after launch.
- [Trump pauses some Mexico, Canada tariffs: What’s exempt, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/trump-pauses-some-mexico-canada-tariffs-whats-exempt-and-whats-next/): About half of Mexico’s exports to the US, and a little more than a third of Canada’s, will be exempt for a month.
- ['Licence Accorded To Such Forces In UK': MEA On Jaishankar's Security Breach By Khalistani Protestors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/licence-accorded-to-such-forces-in-uk-mea-on-jaishankars-security-breach-by-khalistani-protestors/): The Ministry of External Affairs expressed concerns over the security breach of Jaishankar in London and called for action against those involved in the incident.
- [US, Ukraine Delegations to Meet in Saudi, Macron Hits Back as Putin Reminds Him of Napoleon’s Fate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/us-ukraine-delegations-to-meet-in-saudi-macron-hits-back-as-putin-reminds-him-of-napoleons-fate/): Delegations from the US and Ukraine are expected to meet in Riyadh for peace talks on March 11. Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s chief of staff will lead the Ukrainian delegation, which could also include defence minister Rustem Umerov, AFP reported.Zelensky will also visit Saudi Arabia on March 10, a day before planned talks there between senior […]
- [Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats, MEA Says India, US Eyeing Landmark Bilateral Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/amid-trumps-tariff-threats-mea-says-india-us-eyeing-landmark-bilateral-trade-deal/): US President Donald Trump had raised concerns about high tariffs on US products levelled by other nations and had promised counter tariffs.
- [India Expresses Concerns Over 'Release Of Violent Extremists' From Jail In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/india-expresses-concerns-over-release-of-violent-extremists-from-jail-in-bangladesh/): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made these remarks during a weekly press briefing in the national capital
- [India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy final: Match-ups, stream, weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/india-vs-new-zealand-champions-trophy-final-match-ups-stream-weather/): When and where is the final? Who are the key players and match-ups? What’s the team news and prize? Al Jazeera answers.
- [Nigerian Senate suspends female senator who made sexual harassment claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/nigerian-senate-suspends-female-senator-who-made-sexual-harassment-claim/): Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is suspended for six months after she makes an accusation against Senate President Akpabio.
- [Pope Francis’ Audio Message From Hospital Fails To Assuage Concerns Over His Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/pope-francis-audio-message-from-hospital-fails-to-assuage-concerns-over-his-health/): Many followers waiting in Saint Peter’s Square were concerned that Pope Francis sounded “weak and breathless” in his first audio message released from the hospital.
- [Visiting Germany? Labour Strikes Likely To Cause Disruptions At Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/visiting-germany-labour-strikes-likely-to-cause-disruptions-at-airports/): The union of public sector workers said they will hold strikes in airports in Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Cologne, Dortmund, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart.
- [“Will Kill Hostages if…” Hamas’ Direct Threat, Trump's Envoy Hints at Joint US-Israel 'Action'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/will-kill-hostages-if-hamas-direct-threat-trumps-envoy-hints-at-joint-us-israel-action/): Hamas warned that any Israeli military escalation could result in the deaths of hostages held in Gaza. A spokesperson stated that Israeli threats would not secure the hostages’ release and added that Hamas was prepared for further conflict. The spokesperson also confirmed that Hamas still has proof of life for the remaining hostages, warning that […]
- [Israel is no longer “capable of fighting this war” on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/israel-is-no-longer-capable-of-fighting-this-war-on-gaza/): Ori Goldberg unpacks Israel’s failure in Gaza and its lack of a clear plan for what comes next.
- [California water wars: A century of wrangling over Los Angeles’s water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/california-water-wars-a-century-of-wrangling-over-los-angeless-water/): The battle for California’s water pitted ranchers against water barons and still echoes today.
- [Think Before Posting On Social Media Or You Will Hamper Your US Visa, Green Card Application](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/think-before-posting-on-social-media-or-you-will-hamper-your-us-visa-green-card-application/): The US now requires immigrants to disclose social media handles for visas, green cards, or citizenship under Executive Order 14161, signed by Donald Trump.
- [China's Wang Yi Slams Trump's Tariffs, Says Beijing Will 'Firmly Counter' US Pressure: 'Law Of The Jungle'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/chinas-wang-yi-slams-trumps-tariffs-says-beijing-will-firmly-counter-us-pressure-law-of-the-jungle/): Wang’s remarks came after Trump imposed more blanket tariffs on Chinese imports this week. These tariffs are expected to hit hundreds of billions of dollars in total trade.
- [China Expresses Readiness To Work With India: 'Dance Of Dragon, Elephant The Only Right Choice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/china-expresses-readiness-to-work-with-india-dance-of-dragon-elephant-the-only-right-choice/): Chinese FM Wang Yi noted that India and China have made “positive strides” in bilateral relations following the end of a prolonged military standoff in eastern Ladakh and promised to advance ties.
- [Australians told to ‘prepare for worst’ as Cyclone Alfred nears landfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/07/australians-told-to-prepare-for-worst-as-cyclone-alfred-nears-landfall/): Violent winds prompt evacuation orders and cut off electricity to 80,000 homes across Queensland and New South Wales.
- ['Opportunities To Rebuild Relationships': What Mark Carney Had Said About India-Canada Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/opportunities-to-rebuild-relationships-what-mark-carney-had-said-about-india-canada-ties/): Before the official Liberal Party leadership race, Carney said that if he became the PM, he would work to diversify Canada’s trade relationships with like-minded nations.
- [US Air Force Intercepts Aircraft Flying In Restricted Zone Near Mar-a-Lago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/us-air-force-intercepts-aircraft-flying-in-restricted-zone-near-mar-a-lago/): Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that entered temporarily restricted airspace near Donald Trump’s Florida home on Sunday. This incident brings the total number of airspace violations near Trump’s residence to over 20 since he took office on January 20.
- [Mark Carney To Be Next Canadian PM: All About His Education, Family & Net Worth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/mark-carney-to-be-next-canadian-pm-all-about-his-education-family-net-worth/): Mark Carney is all set to replace Justin Trudeau as next Canadian Prime Minister. Know about his net worth, education and family.
- [Mark Carney To Become Canada's Next Prime Minister After Liberals Elect Him Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/mark-carney-to-become-canadas-next-prime-minister-after-liberals-elect-him-leader/): Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and is set to become the next Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau.
- [Who is Mark Carney? Liberal Leader Who Will Replace Justin Trudeau As Next Canada PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/who-is-mark-carney-liberal-leader-who-will-replace-justin-trudeau-as-next-canada-pm/): Carney ran the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. After helping Canada manage the worst impacts of the 2008 financial crisis, he was recruited to become the first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694
- [Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/who-is-mark-carney-canadas-new-liberal-leader-and-next-prime-minister/): Economist and ex-central banker takes over from Justin Trudeau in face of Trump tariff uncertainty, looming election.
- [Mahmoud Khalil, student leader of Columbia protests, arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/mahmoud-khalil-student-leader-of-columbia-protests-arrested/): A US immigration enforcement agent said Khalil’s permanent residency was also being revoked, according to a lawyer.
- [Russia claims new gains; Zelenskyy says ‘committed’ to dialogue with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/russia-claims-new-gains-zelenskyy-says-committed-to-dialogue-with-us/): Moscow said it captured territory shortly before potential peace talks begin in Saudi Arabia.
- [Can Trump reach a nuclear deal with Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/can-trump-reach-a-nuclear-deal-with-tehran/): Iran’s top leader says he refuses to negotiate under pressure.
- [US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/us-ends-sanctions-waiver-for-iraq-to-buy-electricity-from-iran/): Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.
- [Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/romanias-far-right-candidate-georgescu-barred-from-may-presidential-vote/): After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.
- [Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow to Premier League title bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/arsenal-held-by-man-utd-in-latest-blow-to-premier-league-title-bid/): Declan Rice salvages draw for Arsenal, but more points are dropped in title race in 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/syrias-al-sharaa-launches-probe-into-deadly-clashes-vows-accountability/): Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.
- [Canada's Liberal Party To Choose Next PM To Replace Justin Trudeau: Who Are The Top Contenders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/canadas-liberal-party-to-choose-next-pm-to-replace-justin-trudeau-who-are-the-top-contenders/): Canada’s Liberal Party is going for a party leadership contest that will choose Justin Trudeau’s replacement as the party leader and Prime Minister. This comes as Canada faces a trade war with the US.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India beats New Zealand by four wickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/icc-champions-trophy-2025-final-india-beats-new-zealand-by-four-wickets/): India overcome New Zealand’s 351-7 to win by four wickets in the 2025 Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
- [Trump Says ‘Bringing Wealth Back To America’ But Declines To Rule Out 2025 US Recession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/trump-says-bringing-wealth-back-to-america-but-declines-to-rule-out-2025-us-recession/): Trump told Fox News that he hates to predict things like recession.
- [Putin Ally Says Ukraine Troops in Kursk ‘almost Surrounded,' Kyiv Claims 'Very High' Russian Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/putin-ally-says-ukraine-troops-in-kursk-almost-surrounded-kyiv-claims-very-high-russian-losses/): Russian forces in Kursk have nearly encircled Ukrainian troops, with Medvedev calling the offensive a “smoking cauldron.” Russia and Ukraine released videos claiming attacks near Sudzha’s gas pipeline. Ukrainian blogger Butusov warned of Russian and North Korean troop strength. In Donetsk, Russia reported capturing Konstantinopol, claiming heavy Ukrainian losses. Meanwhile, Poland may seek alternatives to […]
- [Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza as new truce talks set to resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/israel-cuts-off-electricity-supply-to-gaza-as-new-truce-talks-set-to-resume/): The electricity cut threatens desalination plants as Palestinians suffer amid an ongoing aid blockade during Ramadan.
- [Pro-monarchists welcome Nepal’s deposed King Gyanendra to Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/pro-monarchists-welcome-nepals-deposed-king-gyanendra-to-kathmandu/): Thousands of supporters attend pro-monarchy rally at airport as ex-king returns to the capital from the country’s west.
- [America needs Donald Trump right now. Here’s why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/america-needs-donald-trump-right-now-heres-why/): He’s brash and unconventional. But unlawful border crossing are at an all-time low, and he got a ceasefire in Gaza.
- [M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/m23-rebels-advance-as-drc-govt-offers-5m-reward-to-capture-rebel-leaders/): Rebel fighters eye strategic town of Walikale as government forces suffer defection amid ongoing fighting.
- [How Will Canada Choose Its Next Prime Minister As Justin Trudeau Bids Adieu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/how-will-canada-choose-its-next-prime-minister-as-justin-trudeau-bids-adieu/): Trudeau stepped down after his fellow party members were dissatisfied over how he was running the government.
- [What happens if the US abandons Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/what-happens-if-the-us-abandons-ukraine/): In this Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos looks at what is likely to happen if the US cuts military support to Ukraine
- [Israel Cuts Off Electricity Supply To War-Torn Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/israel-cuts-off-electricity-supply-to-war-torn-gaza/): The announcement comes a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.
- [‘Sorry, I’m Not In A Suit’: Ahead Of Crucial Talks, Zelenskyy Makes Light Of White House Drama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/sorry-im-not-in-a-suit-ahead-of-crucial-talks-zelenskyy-makes-light-of-white-house-drama/): Zelenskyy was at an awards ceremony when he made the ironic quip, referring to the argument he had with Donald Trump.
- [FACT CHECK: DONALD TRUMP’S ADDRESS TO CONGRESS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/fact-check-donald-trumps-address-to-congress/): @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims Donald Trump made in his first address to Congress since his reelection
- [Police Officers, Soldier Taken Hostage By Colombian Guerrillas Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/police-officers-soldier-taken-hostage-by-colombian-guerrillas-released/): Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were releasedThe announcement was made by Colombian defence minister Pedro Sánchez on March 8 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Human Rights Watch Demands Suspension Of Men's Cricket In Afghanistan Until Taliban Allows Women To Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/human-rights-watch-demands-suspension-of-mens-cricket-in-afghanistan-until-taliban-allows-women-to-play/): The Human Rights Watch has written to the International Cricket Council, saying the sport’s governing body has recognised and supported the men’s team from Afghanistan, but ignored repeated appeals from the women’s national team
- [Syria's Sharaa Calls On Alawite Insurgents Loyal To Assad To Surrender 'Before It's Too Late'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/syrias-sharaa-calls-on-alawite-insurgents-loyal-to-assad-to-surrender-before-its-too-late/): Syria’s interim president on March 7 urged insurgents from the Alawite minority to lay down their arms “before it’s too late” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China's "Noose and Sword" Warning Spooks Taiwan, Xi Sends Record Jets & Balloons Across Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/chinas-noose-and-sword-warning-spooks-taiwan-xi-sends-record-jets-balloons-across-strait/): China’s military vowed on March 9 to tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism escalates, warning independence supporters to retreat. Spokesman Wu Qian reaffirmed the PLA’s role in countering separatism, citing increased military drills and patrols. The remarks followed Beijing’s 7.2% defense budget hike for 2025, aimed at military modernization amid US competition. Taiwan reported […]
- [FBI Arrests 64-Year-Old US Judge For Sending Lewd Images To Underage Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/fbi-arrests-64-year-old-us-judge-for-sending-lewd-images-to-underage-girls/): Kevin Robert Christensen used KIK to send sexual images and videos to girls aged 13 and 16.
- [Man Brandishing Firearm Near White House Shot At By US Secret Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/man-brandishing-firearm-near-white-house-shot-at-by-us-secret-service/): The man was flagged to the US Secret Service by local cops as a “potential suicide risk”.
- [Russia Launches Kursk Ambush ‘via Gas Pipeline,’ 'Seizes Sumy' Village, Advances in Ukraine’s East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/russia-launches-kursk-ambush-via-gas-pipeline-seizes-sumy-village-advances-in-ukraines-east/): Russian special forces launched a surprise attack on Ukrainian units from abandoned gas pipelines in Kursk. They traveled 15 km inside a pipeline before striking near Sudzha, a key gas transfer hub. Russia claimed control of Lebedevka, Novenke, and Kostyantynopil, advancing toward Sudzha. Meanwhile, Russia launched 119 drone strikes across Ukraine, killing civilians. The US […]
- [Russian forces use gas pipeline in attack on Ukranian positions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/russian-forces-use-gas-pipeline-in-attack-on-ukranian-positions/): Russian special forces crept miles through a gas pipeline, in an attempt to launch a surprise attack Ukrainian units.
- [Video: The silence of feminists in the face of genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/video-the-silence-of-feminists-in-the-face-of-genocide-in-gaza/): Western feminist movements have mobilised for women’s rights around the world—except when it comes to Palestine.⁣
- [US Ends Waiver Allowing Iraq To Buy Iranian Electricity As Trump Tightens Noose On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/us-ends-waiver-allowing-iraq-to-buy-iranian-electricity-as-trump-tightens-noose-on-tehran/): The US State Department declined to renew the waiver to ensure that “we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief”. Trump has vowed to exert “maximum pressure” on Iran.
- [5 Killed, 13 Injured In Two Attacks In Thailand's South, PM Boosts Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/5-killed-13-injured-in-two-attacks-in-thailands-south-pm-boosts-security/): A group of more than 10 assailants opened fire outside the district office of Sungai Kolok, a town on the Malaysia-Thailand border, followed by a roadside bomb blast that killed three.
- [Sunita Williams Reveals The ‘Hardest Part’ Of Being Stranded In Space. ‘Not Know Exactly…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/sunita-williams-reveals-the-hardest-part-of-being-stranded-in-space-not-know-exactly/): Sunita Williams described the experience as a “rollercoaster” and highlighted the emotional toll it has taken on those awaiting her return.
- [News18 Evening Digest: India In Firm Control Against New Zealand In Champions Trophy 2025 & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/news18-evening-digest-india-in-firm-control-against-new-zealand-in-champions-trophy-2025-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Vandalism At Hindu Temple In California, Elon Musk’s Latest Warning To Zelenskyy and Shahid Kapoor Reacts To Reuniting With Ex-Girlfriend Kareena Kapoor At IIFA.
- [Beauty in Gaza: Noor’s tent salon in the rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/beauty-in-gaza-noors-tent-salon-in-the-rubble/): Noor al-Ghamari set up a tent in the rubble to create a haven for women needing a bit of self-care.
- [Man With Palestinian Flag Arrested After Scaling London's Big Ben](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/man-with-palestinian-flag-arrested-after-scaling-londons-big-ben/): A man who scaled London’s Big Ben on March 8, spent 16 hours on the historic clock tower with a Palestinian flag London’s Metropolitan Police force said the man was arrested after the “protracted incident” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [King Charles III Has An Indian-Origin Assistant Private Secretary: Meet Muna Shamsuddin Who Works At Buckingham Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/king-charles-iii-has-an-indian-origin-assistant-private-secretary-meet-muna-shamsuddin-who-works-at-buckingham-palace/): Muna Shamsuddin was appointed to the post in August 2023, while working at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office in London. Her father hails from Kasargod
- [Elon Musk Calls On US To Quit NATO: ‘Doesn’t Make Sense…'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/elon-musk-calls-on-us-to-quit-nato-doesnt-make-sense/): Earlier this week, Musk had agreed with a suggestion by a conservative commentator that the US should leave both NATO and the United Nations.
- [Elon Musk's Latest Warning To Zelenskyy: 'Ukraine's Entire Frontline Would Collapse If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/elon-musks-latest-warning-to-zelenskyy-ukraines-entire-frontline-would-collapse-if/): Musk’s Starlink system has been vital for Ukraine in maintaining communications after the Russian invasion. He has grown increasingly critical of Zelenskyy since the latter’s spat with Trump.
- [Florida Couple Kidnaps Teen, Dismembers Her, Shoves Billiard Ball Down Her Throat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/florida-couple-kidnaps-teen-dismembers-her-shoves-billiard-ball-down-her-throat/): Steven Gress was arrested for kidnapping teen Miranda Corsette and his partner Michelle Brandes turned herself in to the police.
- [‘Over 700 Alawites Killed’ As Syria Troops ‘Retake Control’ of Assad Loyalist Stronghold | Latakia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/over-700-alawites-killed-as-syria-troops-retake-control-of-assad-loyalist-stronghold-latakia/): Syrian security forces deployed across the Alawite heartland on March 8 after deadly clashes between the new authorities and Assad loyalists. SOHR reported 745 civilians killed since March 6, with the death toll reaching 1,018. Syria’s defence ministry said security forces had “reimposed control” and warned of a “firm and severe response” to armed resistance. […]
- [‘How Can I Go Back’: US Deportees In Panama In Limbo After Release From Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/how-can-i-go-back-us-deportees-in-panama-in-limbo-after-release-from-detention/): The Panamanian government told them that they have 30 days to leave but most deportees have no money left.
- [Syria’s president calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/syrias-president-calls-for-peace-calm-amid-brutal-clashes/): Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict.
- [Video: Protester climbs London’s Big Ben with Palestinian flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/video-protester-climbs-londons-big-ben-with-palestinian-flag/): A man who climbed London’s Big Ben holding a Palestinian flag has been arrested.
- [Wildfires sweep through New York’s Long Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/wildfires-sweep-through-new-yorks-long-island/): A state of emergency has been declared in Long Island, New York after several wildfires broke out.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,109](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1109/): These are the key developments on day 1,109 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ["Bully Wants to Dictate…” Iran’s  Khamenei Slams Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/bully-wants-to-dictate-irans-khamenei-slams-trump/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on March 8 that Tehran will not be bullied into negotiationsThis came after US President Donald Trump said on March 7 that he had sent a letter to Iran to discuss a nuclear deal n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Thousands of women march against femicide in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/thousands-of-women-march-against-femicide-in-argentina/): Thousands of women took to the streets of Buenos Aires on International Women’s Day to protest against femicide.
- [Israeli soldiers roll Palestinian car off cliff in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/israeli-soldiers-roll-palestinian-car-off-cliff-in-occupied-west-bank/): This is the moment Israeli soldiers pushed a Palestinian’s car off a cliff after arresting them during a traffic stop
- [Panama releases dozens of detained migrants from US amid criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/panama-releases-dozens-of-detained-migrants-from-us-amid-criticism/): Group of 65 migrants reach Panama City after release from the Darien, a dangerous jungle region near Colombia border.
- [Iran Responds To Trump’s ‘Deal Or Attack’ Threat, Khamenei Says ‘Bully Won’t Stop At Nuclear Demand’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/iran-responds-to-trumps-deal-or-attack-threat-khamenei-says-bully-wont-stop-at-nuclear-demand/): Iran’s Supreme Leader condemned the US president’s ‘bullying tactics’ on March 8 after Trump threatened military action over nuclear talks. Khamenei said the US aims to “dictate their will” and warned of demands beyond Iran’s nuclear programme. The White House reaffirmed Trump’s stance, saying Tehran must choose between a deal or military action. Khamenei also […]
- [Searching for Africa’s lost World War soldiers, one grave at a time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/searching-for-africas-lost-world-war-soldiers-one-grave-at-a-time/): Historians dig into the past to uncover graves and commemorate the Africans who died fighting for Britain.
- [Gaza in fragments | DigiDocs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/gaza-in-fragments-digidocs/): Gaza in Fragments follows three people in Gaza who talk about what life was like before the October 7, 2023.
- [‘You're Sh*t Person’: Pro-Ukraine Protesters Chase Vance While On Walk With 3-Year-Old Daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/youre-sht-person-pro-ukraine-protesters-chase-vance-while-on-walk-with-3-year-old-daughter/): JD Vance was allegedly chased by pro-Ukraine protesters while he was on a walk with his 3-year-old daughter, making her “scared”.
- [Alex Pereira loses title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/alex-pereira-loses-title-to-magomed-ankalaev-at-ufc-313/): Number one contender Magomed Ankalaev upsets UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the main event in Las Vegas.
- [Activists target Trump’s golf course in Scotland over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/activists-target-trumps-golf-course-in-scotland-over-gaza/): Pro-Palestine activists have targeted Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland
- [Israel to send team for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/israel-to-send-team-for-gaza-ceasefire-talks-in-qatar/): Israel is expected to send a delegation to negotiate extending a ceasefire deal to Doha on Monday.
- [Captagon: Syria’s Hidden Drug Empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/captagon-syrias-hidden-drug-empire/): Was al-Assad’s Syria a narco-state?
- [Hindu Temple Defaced In California With Anti-India Graffiti, BAPS Says ‘Will Never Let Hate…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/hindu-temple-defaced-in-california-with-anti-india-graffiti-baps-says-will-never-let-hate-2/): The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in southern California, was desecrated with anti-India messages on Sunday, making it another such incident in the US in the past few months.The BAPS Public Affairs said their temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated in another show of hate against the Hindu community. […]
- [India, EU To Hold Free Trade Agreement Talks From Tomorrow Amid Trump Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/india-eu-to-hold-free-trade-agreement-talks-from-tomorrow-amid-trump-tariff-threats/): India and the European Union are set to kick off the tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels on Monday. This significant development comes amid concerns over potential tariff threats from the Trump administration.
- [Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/australias-east-coast-battered-by-alfreds-deadly-winds-heavy-rains/): Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia’s Queensland region.
- [LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/lebron-james-exits-with-injury-in-lakers-loss-to-celtics/): Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics.
- [Man survives being run over by train in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/man-survives-being-run-over-by-train-in-peru/): Video shows the moment a Peruvian man survived after being run over by a train in Lima while he was asleep on the tracks
- [Brush Fires Rage Across Hamptons; Guv Hochul Issues State Of Emergency | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/brush-fires-rage-across-hamptons-guv-hochul-issues-state-of-emergency-videos/): A devastating brush fire outbreak ravaged Long Island, New York, on Saturday, forcing residents in the Hamptons to flee and shutting down a major highway as thick smoke blanketed the area, fueled by powerful gusts and parched conditions.
- [Man Who Labelled Donald Trump As Harry Potter’s ‘Voldemort’ Front-Runner To Replace Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/man-who-labelled-donald-trump-as-harry-potters-voldemort-front-runner-to-replace-trudeau/): Mark Carney had once called Donald Trump as “Voldemort” — villain in the famous Harry Potter books — over his remarks to make Canada the 51st state of the US.
- [The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir In Southern California, Was Desecrated With Anti-India Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/the-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir-in-southern-california-was-desecrated-with-anti-india-messages/): | The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in southern California, was desecrated with anti-India messages on Sunday n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-news News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Tesla Vehicles, Showrooms Targeted Across US As Protesters Rally Against Musk-Led DOGE Policies | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/tesla-vehicles-showrooms-targeted-across-us-as-protesters-rally-against-musk-led-doge-policies-video/): The outrage is largely attributed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement with the US President Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- [US, Ukraine To Sit For Peace Talks In Saudi Next Week: What’s On The Table For Russia, Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/us-ukraine-to-sit-for-peace-talks-in-saudi-next-week-whats-on-the-table-for-russia-europe/): The United States and Ukraine will hold a key meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, raising hopes for the beginning of peace talks.
- ['Terrorists May Attack With No Warning': US Issues Advisory Cautioning Against Travel To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/terrorists-may-attack-with-no-warning-us-issues-advisory-cautioning-against-travel-to-pakistan/): The advisory also cautioned US citizens against travel to the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to increased level of security threats
- [Pakistani Man Who Helped ISI Abduct Kulbhushan Jadhav From Iran Shot Dead In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/pakistani-man-who-helped-isi-abduct-kulbhushan-jadhav-from-iran-shot-dead-in-balochistan/): Unknown Gunmen Shoot Down Pakistani Man Who Helped ISI Abduct Kulbhushan Jadhav From Iran
- [Hindu Temple Defaced In California With Anti-India Graffiti, BAPS Says ‘Will Never Let Hate…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/hindu-temple-defaced-in-california-with-anti-india-graffiti-baps-says-will-never-let-hate/): The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples in southern California, was desecrated with anti-India messages on Sunday
- [Clashes, Revenge Killings In Syria Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Worst Violence Since Assad's Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/clashes-revenge-killings-in-syria-leave-over-1000-dead-in-worst-violence-since-assads-ouster/): The clashes, which erupted Thursday, marked a major escalation in the challenge to the new government in Damascus, three months after insurgents took authority after removing Assad from power.
- ['Fake News': Trump Denies Elon Musk-Marco Rubio Clash, Says 'They Have Great Relationship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/09/fake-news-trump-denies-elon-musk-marco-rubio-clash-says-they-have-great-relationship/): It comes after several reports claimed that Rubio and Musk had a heated exchange on Friday (IST) during an explosive Cabinet meeting, in the presence of President Donald Trump
- [Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/women-worldwide-march-to-demand-end-to-violence-inequality/): Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.
- [‘Alarming regression’ in path to peace in South Sudan, UN commission warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/alarming-regression-in-path-to-peace-in-south-sudan-un-commission-warns/): Power-sharing deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar in peril amid recent violence.
- [Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Released From Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/impeached-south-korean-president-yoon-suk-yeol-released-from-detention/): Yoon Suk Yeol was detained because of his attempt to subvert civilian rule.
- [10,000 Ukrainian Troops Fear Encirclement in Kursk, Us to "Stop Participating" in Drills in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/10000-ukrainian-troops-fear-encirclement-in-kursk-us-to-stop-participating-in-drills-in-europe/): Russia recaptured three villages in Kursk as Ukraine lost ground. DeepState reported a “breach” in Ukrainian defenses near Sudzha. Nearly 10,000 Ukrainian troops risk encirclement. Maps show three-quarters of Ukrainian forces inside Russia are nearly cut off. Zelensky called for sanctions after Russian airstrikes killed 14. Moscow launched over 260 aerial attacks following US aid […]
- [What threat does the surge in violence in Syria pose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/what-threat-does-the-surge-in-violence-in-syria-pose/): UN envoy expresses alarm and urges restraint on all sides amid clashes between security forces,
- [Australian Journalist Robbed On Live TV While Reporting On Crime Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/australian-journalist-robbed-on-live-tv-while-reporting-on-crime-rates/): Reporter Hayden Nelson’s team’s equipment was stolen while he was reporting on Adelaide’s rising crime rates.
- [Pro-Palestinian Activists Vandalise Trump’s Golf Resort Over His Comments On Emptying Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/pro-palestinian-activists-vandalise-trumps-golf-resort-over-his-comments-on-emptying-gaza/): Activists targeted Trump’s Turnberry golf course and hotel in southwest Scotland, painting “Gaza Is Not For Sale” in giant letters on the lawn
- [India Seeks 'Good' Trade Agreement With US To Boost Economic Growth, Says Sitharaman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/india-seeks-good-trade-agreement-with-us-to-boost-economic-growth-says-sitharaman/): The minister said that a lot more steps are required to strengthen the country’s exports across the board, wherever there is potential
- [‘Not Aimed At Solving Problems’: Khamenei Slams US’ Bullying Tactics After Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/not-aimed-at-solving-problems-khamenei-slams-us-bullying-tactics-after-trumps-threats/): Khamenei said the actions of the US are not aimed at solving problems but are aimed at domination.
- [Police searching for three attackers after 12 wounded in Toronto shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/police-searching-for-three-attackers-after-12-wounded-in-toronto-shooting/): Three masked men ‘opened fire indiscriminately’ at pub in the Canadian city, authorities say.
- [‘Bully’: Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump demands for nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/bully-irans-khamenei-rejects-trump-demands-for-nuclear-talks/): Supreme Leader Khamenei responds after US president said he had sent letter to Tehran seeking new round of talks.
- [ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/icc-champions-trophy-final-2025-new-zealand-have-open-mind-against-india/): Blackcaps’ captain Mitchell Santner ready to adapt in Dubai final against Champions Trophy favourites India.
- [ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India not ‘desperate’ against New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/icc-champions-trophy-2025-final-india-not-desperate-against-new-zealand/): The Men in Blue will look to win back-to-back ICC titles when they face the Black Caps in Dubai on Sunday.
- [Attacks in Syria “clearly designed to make a splash”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/attacks-in-syria-clearly-designed-to-make-a-splash/): The Syrian Popular Resistance’s insurgency against government forces is “organised to push Syria toward civil war.”
- [Ukrainian Diplomats To Meet Americans In Saudi As Zelenskyy Announces Array Of Meetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/ukrainian-diplomats-to-meet-americans-in-saudi-as-zelenskyy-announces-array-of-meetings/): Zelenskyy is set to meet Mohammad bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, and Ukrainian diplomats will meet US officials. The meetings will take place in Jeddah.
- [PM Modi To Attend Mauritius National Day As Chief Guest, Sign Several Pacts During Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/pm-modi-to-attend-mauritius-national-day-as-chief-guest-sign-several-pacts-during-visit/): A contingent of Indian defence forces will participate in the national-day celebrations of Mauritius, along with a ship from the Indian Navy
- [“Mexico, Canada Tariffs Could Go Up” Trump Warns, China Retaliates With ‘100% Tariff’, Brazil Jolted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/mexico-canada-tariffs-could-go-up-trump-warns-china-retaliates-with-100-tariff-brazil-jolted/): US President Trump warned tariffs on Canada and Mexico could rise, despite a temporary exemption. He reiterated plans for reciprocal levies by April 2, targeting Canadian dairy and lumber. Meanwhile, China imposed $2.6 billion in tariffs on Canadian agriculture, retaliating against Ottawa’s duties on Chinese goods. Brazil is negotiating US steel tariffs, while Canada unveiled […]
- [Downplays Trump Remarks, Says Tariff Reduction In Line With Past Agreements: Source](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/downplays-trump-remarks-says-tariff-reduction-in-line-with-past-agreements-source/): On Friday, Trump criticised India’s tariff rates, claiming that they were “massive” and restrictive, making it difficult for the US to sell products in India
- [‘A Realistic Path’: UK, Europe Choose Arab Gaza Rebuilding Plan Over Donald Trump’s Riviera Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/a-realistic-path-uk-europe-choose-arab-gaza-rebuilding-plan-over-donald-trumps-riviera-proposal/): US President Donald Trump said that he would remove Palestinians from Gaza and build a riviera there.
- [US President Donald Trump Announces Imposition Of Reciprocal Tariffs On India And China | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/us-president-donald-trump-announces-imposition-of-reciprocal-tariffs-on-india-and-china-world-360/): US President Donald Trump announces the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on countries like India, China and Canada. Ambassador Harsh V Shringla shares his views n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Another Tragic Night For Ukraine': Donald Says Russia Appeasement Led To ‘More Bombing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/another-tragic-night-for-ukraine-donald-says-russia-appeasement-led-to-more-bombing/): Polish PM Donald Tusk said the recent bombing of Ukraine was because of Russia appeasement.
- [Muslim nations, European leaders back Arab proposal for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/08/muslim-nations-european-leaders-back-arab-proposal-for-gaza/): France, UK, Italy and Germany say $53b plan shows ‘realistic’ path to reconstruction of Gaza.
- [Elon Musk Alleges Ukraine’s Role In X Cyberattack Amid Platform's Global Service Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/elon-musk-alleges-ukraines-role-in-x-cyberattack-amid-platforms-global-service-disruption/): Social media platform X experienced multiple disruptions on Monday, repeatedly going offline, recovering briefly, and crashing again.
- [Greenland Heads To Polls as Trump Eyes Territory, Will Independence From Denmark Give US An Opening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/greenland-heads-to-polls-as-trump-eyes-territory-will-independence-from-denmark-give-us-an-opening/): Greenland is voting in an election which may prove pivotal for the Arctic territory’s future. Greenland has been controlled by Denmark for nearly 300 years. But US President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring it, has fueled the longstanding debate on the island’s future ties with Copenhagen. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump’s Administration Revokes Security Clearances Of Senior Biden Officials Including Blinken, Sullivan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/trumps-administration-revokes-security-clearances-of-senior-biden-officials-including-blinken-sullivan/): US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that the recent action was taken in accordance with a directive issued by President Donald Trump.
- [Israeli warplanes attack military sites in Syria’s southern Deraa province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/israeli-warplanes-attack-military-sites-in-syrias-southern-deraa-province/): Syrian and Israeli media report air attacks on southern province targeting military sites of former al-Assad regime.
- [‘Bloodbath’: US stock market sheds $1.75tn after Trump’s recession remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/bloodbath-us-stock-market-sheds-1-75tn-after-trumps-recession-remarks/): Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 plunges 3.81 percent, its steepest single-day loss since September 2022.
- [Former Trump Adviser Stephen Moore Says US Doesn't Want A Trade War, But Needs A Fair Playing Field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/former-trump-adviser-stephen-moore-says-us-doesnt-want-a-trade-war-but-needs-a-fair-playing-field/): Stephen Moore, longtime economic adviser to Donald Trump and visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, talked about the President’s strategy of unleashing reciprocal tariffs. Calling Trump a “winner” and “master negotiator”, Moore said countries will be well advised to lower their tariffs because US needs a level playing field. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia Launches Overnight Air Strikes On Kyiv Ahead Of Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/russia-launches-overnight-air-strikes-on-kyiv-ahead-of-peace-talks-in-saudi-arabia/): Russia launched air strikes on Kyiv, engaging air defenses. The attack occurred before key peace talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukrainian and US officials where Zelenskyy seeks constructive outcomes
- [Why China isn’t as worried about Trump’s trade war as in 2018](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/why-china-isnt-as-worried-about-trumps-trade-war-as-in-2018/): Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump’s first administration, analysts say.
- [A ‘dangerous’ moment: Advocates denounce arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/a-dangerous-moment-advocates-denounce-arrest-of-activist-mahmoud-khalil/): Rights groups argue that the Trump administration is using anti-Semitism as a pretext to clamp down on free speech.
- [‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural near White House removed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/black-lives-matter-street-mural-near-white-house-removed/): Crews have started removing large yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” on a street near the White House.
- [Pope’s condition improves, prognosis no longer ‘guarded’: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/popes-condition-improves-prognosis-no-longer-guarded-vatican/): Holy See reports ‘improvements’ in recent days, indicating pontiff may soon be able to leave hospital.
- [Ship carrying fuel for US military explodes after collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/ship-carrying-fuel-for-us-military-explodes-after-collision/): A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military is ablaze in the North Sea after it was struck by another cargo ship.
- [Elon Musk says X targeted by ‘cyberattack’ after outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/elon-musk-says-x-targeted-by-cyberattack-after-outage/): Tech mogul believes attack, which left 40,000 without access to site, orchestrated by ‘large group’ or ‘a country’.
- [Zelenskyy and Rubio arrive in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/zelenskyy-and-rubio-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-for-ukraine-talks/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- [Trump administration relaunches CBP One asylum app for ‘self-deportation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/trump-administration-relaunches-cbp-one-asylum-app-for-self-deportation/): The decision is part of a broader crackdown on immigration that critics say violates asylum rights under US law.
- [Israel weaponising aid into Gaza says UN agency head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/israel-weaponising-aid-into-gaza-says-un-agency-head/): The UNRWA chief addressed a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Gaza’s hunger crisis after Israel stopped all aid.
- [Canada's New PM Mark Carney Once Called Trump 'Voldemort', But Can He Win A Trade War With The US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/canadas-new-pm-mark-carney-once-called-trump-voldemort-but-can-he-win-a-trade-war-with-the-us/): The Liberal Party of Canada chose an unelected technocrat in Mark Carney to the lead the party into elections later this year. Carney, who has deep experience in financial markets to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader and become the country’s prime minister. Right after winning the party race, Carney made his priorities clear – […]
- ['Terrorist Sympathisers': Trump Warns Of Deportation After Pro-Hamas Student Protester's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/terrorist-sympathisers-trump-warns-of-deportation-after-pro-hamas-student-protesters-arrest/): Trump said that there are more students at Columbia University and other campuses who are ‘pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity’.
- [UK's Starmer Speaks To Trump, Rubio Gives An Update On Ukraine Aid Resumption As Saudi Talks Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/uks-starmer-speaks-to-trump-rubio-gives-an-update-on-ukraine-aid-resumption-as-saudi-talks-loom/): US and Ukrainian officials will meet for the first time after a White House spat between Trump and Zelenskyy last month, after which Washington froze military aid for Kyiv.
- [Zelenskyy Sent Apology Letter To Trump Over Oval Office Spat, Says US President’s Special Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/zelenskyy-sent-apology-letter-to-trump-over-oval-office-spat-says-us-presidents-special-envoy/): Witkoff said he thought Zelenskyy sending Trump a letter to apologise for the fiery meeting was “progress.”
- [Ukraine Admits Kursk Retreat, Rushes Troops As US Demands 'Concessions' Ahead of Saudi Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/ukraine-admits-kursk-retreat-rushes-troops-as-us-demands-concessions-ahead-of-saudi-talks/): Kyiv will propose a ceasefire in the “sky and sea” in Saudi Arabia talks after Russia fired 58 missiles and 200 drones on Ukraine. An official told AFP this truce is “easy to install and to monitor.” Zelensky hopes for “results” and “continued support” while Marco Rubio said the move was “the kind of concession […]
- [NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/natos-rutte-backs-bosnia-after-separatist-moves-by-serbian-region/): Visit to Sarajevo comes after Bosnian Serb leaders bar federal judicial authorities and police from Republika Srpska.
- [Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/syria-merges-kurdish-led-syrian-democratic-forces-into-state-institutions/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia for peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/ukraines-zelenskyy-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-peace-talks/): Visit comes ahead of talks with the US this week, as Russia claims advances in Kursk region.
- [Next Canadian PM may go for the “jugular” when negotiating with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/next-canadian-pm-may-go-for-the-jugular-when-negotiating-with-trump/): Mark Carney
- [Polish PM Tusk Cautions 'Friends' Against Arrogance After Starlink Spat | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/polish-pm-tusk-cautions-friends-against-arrogance-after-starlink-spat-english-news-n18g/): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Poland’s foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski of “making things up” and suggested on Sunday he was ungrateful, in a strong rebuke after Sikorski said Ukraine may need an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service if it becomes unreliable.Poland pays for Ukraine to use the services of Starlink, which […]
- ['Be Quiet And Thankful' Musk, Rubio Slam Polish Minister Over Ukraine Starlink, Tusk Seeks 'Respect'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/be-quiet-and-thankful-musk-rubio-slam-polish-minister-over-ukraine-starlink-tusk-seeks-respect/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed Polish Foreign Minister’s remarks on Starlink access to Ukraine. The US secretary of state accused his Polish counterpart of “just making things up.”“No one has made any threats about cutting Ukraine off from Starlink. And say thank you because without Starlink, Ukraine would […]
- [Canada's Ontario Slaps 25% Additional Power Tariff On US In Response To Trump's Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/canadas-ontario-slaps-25-additional-power-tariff-on-us-in-response-to-trumps-trade-war/): Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
- [Elon Musk Says He'll Never Turn Off The Starlink Terminals In Ukraine | Zelensky Vs Elon Musk | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/elon-musk-says-hell-never-turn-off-the-starlink-terminals-in-ukraine-zelensky-vs-elon-musk-n18g/): Elon Musk said in an X post on Sunday that no matter how much he disagreed on Ukraine policy, Starlink would never turn off its terminals. n18oc_world
- [Elon Musk Claims 'Massive Cyberattack' On X Amid Repeated Outages: 'Large, Coordinated Group Involved'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/elon-musk-claims-massive-cyberattack-on-x-amid-repeated-outages-large-coordinated-group-involved/): Post Content
- [Rubio announces 83 percent of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/rubio-announces-83-percent-of-usaid-contracts-cancelled-under-trump/): The Trump administration has targeted USAID as part of his efforts to trim government spending and reduce ‘waste’.
- [Dozens killed and missing after flash floods in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/dozens-killed-and-missing-after-flash-floods-in-argentina/): At least 16 people have died in flash floods that swept through Argentina’s port city of Bahia Blanca.
- [Violent protests after Romania bans far-right presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/violent-protests-after-romania-bans-far-right-presidential-candidate/): Protests broke out in front of Romania’s Central Election Bureau after it rejected the candidacy of Calin Georgescu.
- [Former Nepal Monarch Eyes Return Amidst Controversy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/former-nepal-monarch-eyes-return-amidst-controversy-exclusive/): Facing potential legal action and public embarrassment, the ex-monarch is suspected of aligning himself with various groups seeking to reinstate the monarchy
- [Trump Govt Rolls Out New 'CBP Home' App For 'Self-Deportations' Amid Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/trump-govt-rolls-out-new-cbp-home-app-for-self-deportations-amid-immigration-crackdown/): The Trump administration rolled out the US Customs and Border Protection app to allow immigrants to “self deport” rather than face possible arrest and detention.
- [Trump Envoy Demands Hamas Disarm & Leave Gaza As Israeli Mediators Head To Qatar For Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/trump-envoy-demands-hamas-disarm-leave-gaza-as-israeli-mediators-head-to-qatar-for-ceasefire-talks/): Israel discussed US hostage envoy Adam Boehler’s interviews with White House officials after he defended his talks with Hamas and said the US is “not an agent of Israel”. Some Israeli officials saw his remarks as a message to Israel before he clarified on X. Boehler referred to Palestinian prisoners as hostages and Israeli hostages […]
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa vows to punish forces responsible for mass killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/syrias-al-sharaa-vows-to-punish-forces-responsible-for-mass-killings/): Hundreds have been reported dead in recent days, including civilians, security forces and armed fighters.
- [What does Israel cutting off Gaza’s electricity mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/what-does-israel-cutting-off-gazas-electricity-mean/): After blocking all aid entering the battered enclave, Israel has now announced it will stop electricity to Gaza.
- [Germany’s Green Party rejects Merz’s spending proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/germanys-green-party-rejects-merzs-spending-proposals/): Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation.
- [Italy's Opposition Steps Up Criticism Of Starlink Deal After Elon Musk's Warning To Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/italys-opposition-steps-up-criticism-of-starlink-deal-after-elon-musks-warning-to-zelenskyy/): Italy’s opposition parties demanded PM Meloni to halt the deal with Elon Musk said Ukraine’s “entire front line would collapse” were he to turn off Starlink for Kyiv’s forces.
- ['No Commitment So Far': Commerce Secy Briefs Foreign Affairs Panel After Trump's 'Tariff Cut' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/no-commitment-so-far-commerce-secy-briefs-foreign-affairs-panel-after-trumps-tariff-cut-claim/): Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal told the foreign affairs panel that India is still negotiating with the US over tariffs, sources said. Trump had claimed that India has agreed to bring down tariffs.
- ['Attack from Seven Directions' Russia Continues Kursk March As Ukraine Blames US Intel Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/attack-from-seven-directions-russia-continues-kursk-march-as-ukraine-blames-us-intel-halt/): Russian forces continued their advance in Kursk Region, executing a major encirclement operation aimed at trapping thousands of Ukrainian troopsThe offensive, which included a paratrooper assault from multiple directions, threatens Ukraine’s supply routes and retreat options, Reuters reportedMeanwhile, Russia could gain leverage on the battlefield if the ongoing US intelligence pause is protracted, Ukrainian officials […]
- [Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/europes-reliance-on-us-weapons-has-risen-sipri-says/): But markets believe the continent is about to experience a boost in domestic production as Russia’s threat looms.
- [More than 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/more-than-30-injured-after-oil-tanker-cargo-ship-collide-off-english-coast/): The collision caused a fire in a busy shipping lane off the coast of East Yorkshire.
- [Canada’s most consequential election is on the horizon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/canadas-most-consequential-election-is-on-the-horizon/): Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney will soon face each other in a crucial battle over the soul of the country.
- [Greenlanders to vote in election after Trump takeover threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/greenlanders-to-vote-in-election-after-trump-takeover-threats/): Greenlanders will vote in an election on Tuesday after hearing threats from US President Donald Trump.
- ['Flushed Clothes, Polythene Bags': Air India On Lavatory Clogging In Flight Which Returned To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/flushed-clothes-polythene-bags-air-india-on-lavatory-clogging-in-flight-which-returned-to-us/): Air India said that it was flushed polythene bags, rags, and clothes which had clogged the toilet and made it “unserviceable”.
- [Russia, China And Iran Deploy Warships In Gulf Of Oman, Trump Says US "Stronger Than All of Them"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/russia-china-and-iran-deploy-warships-in-gulf-of-oman-trump-says-us-stronger-than-all-of-them/): US President Donald Trump downplayed joint military drills between China, Russia and Iran. Chinese and Russian naval vessels held a joint Maritime Security Belt 2025 exercise in Iran on March 10The exercise was held near Chabahar in the Gulf of Oman with an aim to “enhance military trust and strengthen practical cooperation” 0:00 Introduction2:25 Russia […]
- [Ukraine announces plan to boost FPV drone arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/ukraine-announces-plan-to-boost-fpv-drone-arsenal/): Ministry of Defence says it will buy 4.5 million first-person view drones in 2025, triple last year’s amount.
- [Pro-Russian candidate to challenge bar on Romanian presidential run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/pro-russian-candidate-to-challenge-bar-on-romanian-presidential-run/): The move follows rioting in Bucharest overnight after a court threw far-right Calin Georgescu out of the race.
- [Syria clashes – what happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/syria-clashes-what-happened/): Hundreds of people have been killed and residents of Syria’s coastal governorates are scared to leave home.
- [Ukraine To Propose Aerial, Naval Ceasefire To US In Saudi Arabia After Trump-Zelenskyy Spat: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/ukraine-to-propose-aerial-naval-ceasefire-to-us-in-saudi-arabia-after-trump-zelenskyy-spat-report/): The meeting in Saudi Arabia will be the first Ukraine-US meeting since a White House blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian President has called the spat “regrettable”.
- [Oil Tanker, Cargo Ship 'On Fire' After Colliding Off East Yorkshire Coast, Rescue Operation Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/oil-tanker-cargo-ship-on-fire-after-colliding-off-east-yorkshire-coast-rescue-operation-underway/): An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the coast of eastern England on Monday and a major rescue operation is underway, Britain’s coast guard said.
- [Palestinians react as Israel cuts off Gaza’s remaining electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/palestinians-react-as-israel-cuts-off-gazas-remaining-electricity/): The last power line operating into Gaza has been cut off by Israel, threatening the operation of a key water facility.
- [Video: Australians rescued by boat from cyclone floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/video-australians-rescued-by-boat-from-cyclone-floods/): Authorities in Australia’s Queensland have been using boats to rescue people trapped by flooding from Cyclone Alfred.
- [Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/syria-announces-end-of-military-operation-against-al-assad-loyalists/): Defence Ministry spokesman says security threats have been neutralised in al-Assad strongholds of Latakia and Tartous.
- [Marco Rubio Shuts Down 83% USAID Programmes Worldwide: 'Didn't Serve Core Interests...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/marco-rubio-shuts-down-83-usaid-programmes-worldwide-didnt-serve-core-interests/): US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have long targeted USAID for “wasteful spending”. The cancellation marks a stark realignment of US policy.
- [US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/us-and-ukraine-to-meet-on-russia-whats-on-the-agenda-for-saudi-talks/): The talks will the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House meeting.
- [What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/whats-happening-with-lebanons-economy-and-will-it-recover/): Lebanon’s economy has struggled for years as people’s discontent with the government grew.
- ['Commission Will Await...': Lalit Modi's Rejoinder After Vanuatu Passport Cancellation Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/commission-will-await-lalit-modis-rejoinder-after-vanuatu-passport-cancellation-reports/): Lalit Modi’s remarks came after Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat ordered the cancellation of his passport, saying that the IPL founder was attempting to avoid his extradition to India.
- [Black-Palestinian solidarity: We need to talk about what happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/black-palestinian-solidarity-we-need-to-talk-about-what-happened/): Black and Palestinian unity is a threat to the status quo. That’s why the Democrats sought to undermine it.
- [Video: Canada’s next PM Carney vows to win trade war with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/video-canadas-next-pm-carney-vows-to-win-trade-war-with-us/): Canada’s next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, pledged to beat the US in the emerging trade war.
- [Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/russia-expels-two-british-diplomats-for-alleged-spying/): UK rejects accusations after FSB says it ‘identified signs of intelligence, subversive work’ carried out by officials.
- [Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/canadas-liberals-made-carney-their-new-leader-what-happens-next/): New Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is set to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister.
- [Tibetan Uprising Day: A Reminder Of China's Cultural Erasure Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/tibetan-uprising-day-a-reminder-of-chinas-cultural-erasure-campaign/): China’s campaign, Tibetans say, aims to supplant their rich heritage with Chinese culture, targeting monasteries and spiritual leaders, particularly the Dalai Lama
- [Is X Down? Users Report Massive Outage As App Suffers Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/is-x-down-users-report-massive-outage-as-app-suffers-disruptions/): According to DownDetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including user-submitted errors on its platform, many users reported the outage. 
- [‘She’s Faking It’: Meghan Markle’s Father Dishes On Her Netflix Show ‘With Love, Meghan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/shes-faking-it-meghan-markles-father-dishes-on-her-netflix-show-with-love-meghan/): Thomas Markle said that clips of his daughter’s Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan”, have made him laugh, as he believes she is faking it for the cameras.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: ED Raids Premises Of Bhupesh Baghel's Son, Row Over Fashion Show In J&K Assembly & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/news18-afternoon-digest-ed-raids-premises-of-bhupesh-baghels-son-row-over-fashion-show-in-jk-assembly-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Indian-Origin Student Studying At US University Goes Missing During Vacation In Dominican Republic, Vanuatu PM Orders Cancellation Of Lalit Modi’s Passport Amid Probe and Rohit Sharma’s Unfiltered Reaction Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits.
- [‘With Or Without US Support’ Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Not Survive’, As Russia Mounts Attacks | Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/with-or-without-us-support-trump-says-ukraine-may-not-survive-as-russia-mounts-attacks-kursk/): US President Donald Trump told Fox News on March 9 that Ukraine “may not survive” Russia’s invasion with or without American support. Trump’s remark came in response to a question by Fox News on a statement by the Polish president who had said that Ukraine would not survive without US help. The Trump administration has […]
- [PM Narendra Modi To Visit Mauritius On March 11 and 12, Mauritius FM Calls It A "Special Moment"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-mauritius-on-march-11-and-12-mauritius-fm-calls-it-a-special-moment/): | Mauritius and India share a very special relationship with each other since 1948, it’s a very special moment for us : @DhananjayRamful, Mauritius Foreign Minister on PM Modi’s upcoming Mauritius visit. India and Mauritius are set to unveil a range of measures to enhance maritime security, defence and scientific cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,110](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1110/): These are the key developments on day 1,110 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mob faked attack on Australian synagogue: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/mob-faked-attack-on-australian-synagogue-police/): Police say organised crime gang fabricated a plan to bomb the Jewish site to divert law enforcement resources.
- [Argentina mourns 16 killed in floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/argentina-mourns-16-killed-in-floods/): Government pledges $9.2m in financial aid for Bahia Blanca, a port city of 300,000 people south of Buenos Aires.
- [‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/historic-moment-greenland-steps-into-global-spotlight-ahead-of-snap-vote/): The desire independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island.
- [Boatless in Gaza: using old fridge doors to catch fish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/boatless-in-gaza-using-old-fridge-doors-to-catch-fish/): Palestinians use makeshift paddleboards to fish in Gaza City’s port after bombing destroyed local fishing boats.
- [Where Is Vanuatu, The Country In Spotlight Amid Lalit Modi Shelter Row? Here's How You Can Travel There](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/where-is-vanuatu-the-country-in-spotlight-amid-lalit-modi-shelter-row-heres-how-you-can-travel-there/): Modi, who is believed to have obtained citizenship of Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation, left India in 2010 and has since been residing in London.
- [As Sunita Williams Prepares To Return, Meet The Astronauts Who Spent Longest Time In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/as-sunita-williams-prepares-to-return-meet-the-astronauts-who-spent-longest-time-in-space/): Astronaut Sunita Williams is set to achieve a remarkable milestone with her return from space mission, spending over 270 days aboard the space station. 
- [North Korea Fires Missiles As South Begins Drills With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/north-korea-fires-missiles-as-south-begins-drills-with-us/): The United States stations tens of thousands of US soldiers in South Korea, and the allies regularly stage joint drills, which they describe as defensive in nature
- [One-Day Strike At 13 German Airports Causes Cancellation Of Most Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/one-day-strike-at-13-german-airports-causes-cancellation-of-most-flights/): The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff.
- [Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/protests-erupt-as-romania-bars-pro-russian-presidential-candidate/): Romania’s electoral bureau rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy for the rerun of last year’s annulled vote.
- [North Korea fires missiles as South, US launch military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/north-korea-fires-missiles-as-south-us-launch-military-drills/): The Foreign Ministry in Pyongyang warns US-South Korean exercises threaten “conflict”.
- [‘We just want peace’: A pacifist community amid Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/we-just-want-peace-a-pacifist-community-amid-ethiopias-amhara-conflict/): For two years, Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian government soldiers.
- [Astronaut Sunita Williams Set To Return On This Day. NASA Reveals Date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/astronaut-sunita-williams-set-to-return-on-this-day-nasa-reveals-date/): Williams and Wilmore were launched on a crewed flight test on June 5, 2024. However, after their capsule faced successive failures, they have been living on the ISS.
- [Justin Trudeau In Tears At His Farewell Speech, Says Canada Faces 'Existential Challenge' From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/justin-trudeau-in-tears-at-his-farewell-speech-says-canada-faces-existential-challenge-from-us/): In an emotional farewell speech, Justin Trudeau reflected on Canada’s challenges. He took a final dig at Donald Trump, calling the US an ‘existential challenge’ for Canada due to the ongoing trade war.
- [Vinicius, Mbappe help Real Madrid win against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/vinicius-mbappe-help-real-madrid-win-against-rayo-vallecano-in-laliga/): Real Madrid maintain pressure on LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a convincing 2-1 home victory over Rayo Vallecano.
- [‘Stuck in a nightmare’: A Kashmiri woman’s battle with heroin addiction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/stuck-in-a-nightmare-a-kashmiri-womans-battle-with-heroin-addiction/): Afiya* is among thousands of young people in the region, where an epidemic of drug abuse is consuming lives.
- [Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/trump-declines-to-rule-out-us-recession-as-tariffs-spook-investors/): US president says economy is in a “period of transition” amid uncertainty over his trade policies.
- [US Plane Carrying 5 Explodes In Pennsylvania, Dramatic Air Traffic Control Audio Released | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/us-plane-carrying-5-explodes-in-pennsylvania-dramatic-air-traffic-control-audio-released-watch/): Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US aviation watchdog, said it will carry a probe into the incident and confirmed that the plane had five people onboard.
- [‘Corpses On Roads, Men Shot Dead On Roof’: Syrian Religious Minority Narrates ‘Revenge Killing’ Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/corpses-on-roads-men-shot-dead-on-roof-syrian-religious-minority-narrates-revenge-killing-horror/): Over 745 civilians were killed in revenge killing spree in Syria, in the bloody clashes between the government forces and former President Assad’s loyalists.
- [Donald Trump Signals Resuming Intel Sharing With Ukraine, Says 'US Just About Ended Suspension'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/donald-trump-signals-resuming-intel-sharing-with-ukraine-says-us-just-about-ended-suspension/): Donald Trump stated that the US is close to resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine and expressed optimism about upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
- [Mauritius, India To Ink Major Deals During PM Modi's Two-Day Visit: Indian Envoy Srivastava](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/mauritius-india-to-ink-major-deals-during-pm-modis-two-day-visit-indian-envoy-srivastava/): India and Mauritius strengthened their economic bond through the 2021 Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement, India’s first trade deal with an African nation.
- [Vanuatu PM Orders Cancellation Of Lalit Modi's Passport Amid Probe | Lalit Modi News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/vanuatu-pm-orders-cancellation-of-lalit-modis-passport-amid-probe-lalit-modi-news-news18/): Days after former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi filed an application with the Indian High Commission in London to surrender his Indian passport, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to Modi, saying that the fugitive was attempting to avoid his extradition. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile […]
- [Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg Dies After Lifelong Battle With Rare Genetic Disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/prince-frederik-of-luxembourg-dies-after-lifelong-battle-with-rare-genetic-disease/): Prince Frederik of Luxembourg passed away after lifelong battle with a rare genetic disease in France.
- ['I'm Trying To Be Respectful': JD Vance Protects Daughter As Pro-Ukraine Protesters Chase Him | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/im-trying-to-be-respectful-jd-vance-protects-daughter-as-pro-ukraine-protesters-chase-him-video/): A viral video shows JD Vance confronting pro-Ukrainian protesters who followed him and his daughter during a walk. Vance, later in an X post, stated he only engaged with them to calm his anxious child.
- [As undersea cables break off Europe and Taiwan, proving sabotage is hard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/as-undersea-cables-break-off-europe-and-taiwan-proving-sabotage-is-hard/): Officials have pointed to China and Russia as likely culprits, but legal challenges make prosecutions difficult.
- [Clogged Toilets Force Delhi-Bound Air India Flight To Return To US After 10-Hour Trip: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/clogged-toilets-force-delhi-bound-air-india-flight-to-return-to-us-after-10-hour-trip-report/): While confirming that flight AI126 had to come back to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the airline said the plane faced a “technical issue.”
- [‘Trump, Vance & Musk Will Be Arrested’: TikToker's Wild Prediction Leaves Internet Shocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/trump-vance-musk-will-be-arrested-tiktokers-wild-prediction-leaves-internet-shocked/): A TikToker has predicted that the “end” of Donald Trump is near and he will be arrested “in the middle of the night” along with JD Vance and Elon Musk.
- [‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/be-quiet-small-man-musk-clashes-with-polish-fm-over-starlink-in-ukraine/): Tesla and SpaceX CEO insists he will not cut Ukraine’s access to internet service despite his disagreements with Kyiv.
- [Indian-Origin Student Studying At US University Goes Missing During Vacation In Dominican Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/indian-origin-student-studying-at-us-university-goes-missing-during-vacation-in-dominican-republic/): San Juan (Puerto Rico) (AP) Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for a 20-year-old university student from the U.S. who went missing in the popular tourist town of Punta Cana while on vacation..
- ['Canada Will Never Be Part Of America': Mark Carney's Message To Trump In First Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/10/canada-will-never-be-part-of-america-mark-carneys-message-to-trump-in-first-address/): Mark Carney, set to be new Canada PM, strongly stated his position on the US, declaring that he would never allow Ottawa to be “part of America in any way.”
- [UK police arrest man over oil tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/uk-police-arrest-man-over-oil-tanker-and-cargo-ship-collision-in-north-sea/): One sailor presumed dead after crash, unidentified man detained on suspicion of ‘manslaughter’.
- [Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukrainian-drone-barrage-hits-russia-as-peace-talks-begin/): The Ukrainian military launched its largest drone barrage to date against Russia amid talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
- [Syrian president launches probe into deadly fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/syrian-president-launches-probe-into-deadly-fighting/): Syria’s president vows to investigate clashes between pro-Assad fighters and security forces that killed hundreds.
- [FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/fact-check-trump-changes-course-on-ukraine/): In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: BLA Sets 48-Hour Deadline, Demands Prisoner Swap For 214 Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-bla-sets-48-hour-deadline-demands-prisoner-swap-for-214-hostages/): Pakistani separatist militant group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for hijacking the train and holding 214 passengers hostage.
- [Ukraine, US Discuss Partial Truce As Drones Hit Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-us-discuss-partial-truce-as-drones-hit-russia/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga attended the meeting in Jeddah — which Russia was not participating in — as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Ukraine to end the war that began with Russia’s 2022 invasion
- [PM Modi Presents OCI Cards To Mauritian PM Navin Ramgoolam & His Wife Veena](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pm-modi-presents-oci-cards-to-mauritian-pm-navin-ramgoolam-his-wife-veena/): PM Modi handed over the OCI cards to Ramgoolam and Veena at the beginning of a community event attended by more than 3,500 people
- [Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested On ICC Warrant Over Drug-related Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested-on-icc-warrant-over-drug-related-killings/): Former Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and flown to The Hague to face ICC charges of crimes against humanity for his deadly drug crackdown.
- [Israeli forces kill several people in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/israeli-forces-kill-several-people-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes since Israel’s West Bank operation began.
- ['Green Card Holder Detained Incognito...' Columbia Fury As Trump Warns Khalil Arrest 'First of Many'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/green-card-holder-detained-incognito-columbia-fury-as-trump-warns-khalil-arrest-first-of-many/): US student activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by immigration officials despite holding a green card, with DHS alleging he “led activities aligned to Hamas.” President Donald Trump said Khalil’s arrest was “the first of many to come” targeting “pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity.” Columbia University professor Michael Thaddeus called it “a dismal moment in American history.” […]
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: Baloch Rebels Take 182 Hostages, 30 Security Personnel Killed | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-baloch-rebels-take-182-hostages-30-security-personnel-killed-top-points/): Pakistan Train Hijack: BLA militants bombed the railway track and captured the Quetta-Peshawar Jaffar Express train on Tuesday. The militants killed 20 Army personnel in intense clashes.
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: Around 150 Military Personnel Killed By BLA, Says Baloch Activist Mama Qadeer To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-around-150-military-personnel-killed-by-bla-says-baloch-activist-mama-qadeer-to-news18/): According to Qadeer, the insurgents learnt that many army personnel on leave for Eid were travelling by this train. They were separated from the others and then killed
- [Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/even-as-us-slashes-jobs-it-is-the-calm-before-the-storm-economists-warn/): An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.
- [UK crossbow killer Kyle Clifford sentenced to life for triple murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/uk-crossbow-killer-kyle-clifford-sentenced-to-life-for-triple-murder/): Kyle Clifford sentenced for three ‘brutal and cowardly’ murders of Carol Hunt, 61, Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28.
- [Deepseek Founder’s Small Village Turns Into Tourist Hotspot; Visitors Take Soil, Stones As Souvenirs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/deepseek-founders-small-village-turns-into-tourist-hotspot-visitors-take-soil-stones-as-souvenirs/): Liang, whose parents work as primary school teachers in the village, has brought unexpected attention to Mililing, prompting local authorities to give the hamlet a much-needed facelift.
- [Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/arrested-on-icc-warrant-what-was-dutertes-war-on-drugs/): Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president.
- [How Turkiye views Syria’s SDF integration deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-turkiye-views-syrias-sdf-integration-deal/): The deal between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian government marks a significant moment in regional political relations.
- [Most of the world’s population is breathing dirty air: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/most-of-the-worlds-population-is-breathing-dirty-air-report/): IQAir study finds that Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the dirtiest air.
- [Diego Maradona’s medical staff go on trial for negligent homicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/diego-maradonas-medical-staff-go-on-trial-for-negligent-homicide/): Medical staff that treated Diego Maradona have gone on trial in Argentina over what prosecutors say was negligence.
- ['Reign Of Terror' Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested In Manila For 'Drug War' Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/reign-of-terror-ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested-in-manila-for-drug-war-killings/): Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was arrested for “crimes against humanity” upon his arrival at Manila airport after an arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court. Rodrigo Duterte was charged for his involvement in the war on drugs in the Philippines during his tenure 2016-2022. The policy introduced by Duterte was […]
- [Trump Doubles Tariffs On Canadian Steel, Aluminium Imports To 50% In Tit-For-Tat Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/trump-doubles-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminium-imports-to-50-in-tit-for-tat-move/): Trump’s latest announcement came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford slapped 25% additional tariffs for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to his trade war.
- [Why is Israel trying to rewrite the Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/why-is-israel-trying-to-rewrite-the-gaza-ceasefire/): Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues Israel will continue to thwart attempts to solidify the ceasefire in Gaza.
- [How Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-israel-uses-starvation-as-a-weapon-in-gaza/): Researches say Palestinians in Gaza have lost an average of 18kg due to extreme hunger caused by Israel’s war.
- [Trump says imposing 50-percent tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/trump-says-imposing-50-percent-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminium/): President Donald Trump says increased tariffs come in response to Ontario’s surcharge on electricity exports to US.
- [Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/protesters-denounce-arrest-of-palestinian-student-activist-mahmoud-khalil/): Protesters in the US have marched to demand the release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
- [‘Hamas Has No Alternative…’ Trump Envoy Heads To Doha, Israel ‘Kills’ 1 In Gaza Amid Truce Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/hamas-has-no-alternative-trump-envoy-heads-to-doha-israel-kills-1-in-gaza-amid-truce-talks/): An Israeli drone strike east of Rafah on March 10 killed a Palestinian man amid a ceasefire, reported Wafa. The IDF said a drone crossed from Israeli territory into Gaza and was struck by the Israeli Air Force. Several individuals attempting to retrieve the drone were targeted by Israeli airstrikes.Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi […]
- [11 Pakistan Army Personnel Killed As Balochistan Militants Seize Train, 182 Passengers Taken 'Hostage'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/11-pakistan-army-personnel-killed-as-balochistan-militants-seize-train-182-passengers-taken-hostage/): The BLA said in a statement, “The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters, after seizing the Jaffar Express, have taken 182 hostages.”
- [Pope Francis Out Of Danger, Could Be Discharged In Near Future: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pope-francis-out-of-danger-could-be-discharged-in-near-future-vatican/): Vatican City said that Pope Francis was in good spirits but highlighted that his discharge is not imminent.
- [Greenland Votes In Parliamentary Elections As Island Weathers 'Unpredictable' Trump Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/greenland-votes-in-parliamentary-elections-as-island-weathers-unpredictable-trump-storm/): Greenland Elections: “Our country is in the eye of the storm,” Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede, head of the left green party Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA), said.
- ['Unusual Secrecy': US Judge Orders Elon Musk's DOGE To Release Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/unusual-secrecy-us-judge-orders-elon-musks-doge-to-release-records/): Since his return to the White House in January, US President Donald Trump has launched a vast offensive aimed at cutting public spending and reducing the role of the federal government
- [Bangladesh Army’s Internal Power Struggle Gives Edge To Pakistan In Latest Headache For India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/bangladesh-armys-internal-power-struggle-gives-edge-to-pakistan-in-latest-headache-for-india-exclusive/): Amidst the turmoil in Bangladesh, ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik’s visit to Dhaka — the first such visit in decades — is being is seen as a sign of Pakistan’s ambition in the Northeast
- [Tongue Out, Chair In Hand, Ex-PM Justin Trudeau Bids Farewell To Canadian Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/tongue-out-chair-in-hand-ex-pm-justin-trudeau-bids-farewell-to-canadian-parliament/): Former Canadian PM Trudeau exited the parliament with his chair – and tongue – out, with the photo going viral.
- [Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/europe-going-nuclear-would-be-a-catastrophic-mistake/): Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.
- [Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/hong-kong-retrial-convicts-social-worker-over-role-in-2019-protests/): A different court previously cleared Jackie Chen of rioting after she said she attended protests to call for restraint.
- [Al-Shabab gunmen lay siege to Somali hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/al-shabab-gunmen-lay-siege-to-somali-hotel/): The armed group claims to have killed more than 10 people in Beledweyne as officials met with elders.
- [Iran’s coupons and taxes: Giving with one hand, taking with the other](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/irans-coupons-and-taxes-giving-with-one-hand-taking-with-the-other/): Average Iranians will have to pay higher taxes and fees for government services as inflation squeezes them further.
- [IDF Pounds Syria As Sharaa Invokes Gaza, Says Israelis 'Last Ones Who Can Talk About Atrocities'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/idf-pounds-syria-as-sharaa-invokes-gaza-says-israelis-last-ones-who-can-talk-about-atrocities/): The Israeli military says warplanes hit air defence systems and other targets in southern Syria to eliminate “future threats.” The IDF added that “headquarters and military sites containing weapons and military equipment belonging to the Syrian regime” were also hit. Tel Aviv said that “the presence of these assets in southern Syria poses a threat […]
- [Railway Track Bombed, Train Driver Attacked: How Baloch Rebels Hijacked Pakistan's Jaffar Express](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/railway-track-bombed-train-driver-attacked-how-baloch-rebels-hijacked-pakistans-jaffar-express/): The Jaffar Express, a passenger train, was stopped by armed militants at around 1:00 pm in the rural Sibi district, near a station where it was scheduled to stop
- [Pakistan Train Hijack Puts Spotlight On Balochistan Crisis: What Are BLA's Demands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-puts-spotlight-on-balochistan-crisis-what-are-blas-demands/): Pakistan Train Hijack: Baloch rebels have been fighting the Pakistani state for decades after Islamabad failed to check police brutality and push developmental projects in the region.
- [Talks between Ukraine & US start in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/talks-between-ukraine-us-start-in-saudi-arabia/): Video shows officials from Ukraine and the United States meeting in Saudi Arabia at the start of high-stakes talks
- [Ukraine targets Moscow with ‘massive’ drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-targets-moscow-with-massive-drone-attack/): Russian air defences shoot down 337 drones over 10 regions. Kyiv says barrage should help Putin agree on peace terms.
- [After Trump froze aid, is Ukraine’s military holding on against Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/after-trump-froze-aid-is-ukraines-military-holding-on-against-russia/): The suspension of support to Ukrainian troops affects the army’s organisation, forces new tactics and frightens locals.
- [Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/why-trumps-tariff-chaos-sparked-stock-market-meltdown-and-recession-fears/): Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.
- [Why has the Philippines arrested ex-president Duterte on ICC warrant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/why-has-the-philippines-arrested-ex-president-duterte-on-icc-warrant/): Families of victims, human rights groups call for ‘expeditious surrender and transfer of custody’ of Duterte to the ICC.
- [Gunmen hijack train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, take hundreds hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/gunmen-hijack-train-in-pakistans-balochistan-take-hundreds-hostage/): Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar.
- [Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 1: Baghdad and al-Andalus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/flavours-of-the-arab-golden-age-ep-1-baghdad-and-al-andalus/): A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.
- [What’s on the table in Ukraine peace talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/whats-on-the-table-in-ukraine-peace-talks/): US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
- [Russia’s Kursk ‘Op Gas Pipeline’ Revealed, Ukraine Rains ‘Hundreds of Drones’ On Moscow | Saudi Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/russias-kursk-op-gas-pipeline-revealed-ukraine-rains-hundreds-of-drones-on-moscow-saudi-meet/): Ukraine targeted Moscow in a “massive” overnight drone attack, Russian authorities said on March 11. “The defence ministry’s air defence continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow,” mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram. Russia’s military shot down 91 drones around the capital, the country’s defence ministry said in a statement, adding […]
- [PM Modi Visits Botanical Garden, Attends National Day Lunch On Day 1 In Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pm-modi-visits-botanical-garden-attends-national-day-lunch-on-day-1-in-mauritius/): PM Modi In Mauritius: PM Modi paid homage to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the founding father and first Prime Minister of Mauritius, and Sir Anerood Jugnauth, former President and Prime Minister.
- ['No Right To Represent': China Rejects Dalai Lama's Claim On Successor, Says Beijing Will Decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/no-right-to-represent-china-rejects-dalai-lamas-claim-on-successor-says-beijing-will-decide/): China stated that the Dalai Lama’s lineage, status, and title have been determined by the government in China for “hundreds of years”.
- [Sangam Water, Makhana & Ganesh Idol: PM Modi's Gifts For Mauritius President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/sangam-water-makhana-ganesh-idol-pm-modis-gifts-for-mauritius-president/): Modi and Gokhool discussed how to deepen the ties between both nations and strengthen people-to-people linkages.
- [Pakistan Train Hijack LIVE: Around 450 Passengers In BLA's Captivity, 6 Security Personnel Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-live-around-450-passengers-in-blas-captivity-6-security-personnel-killed/): Pakistan Train Hijack LIVE Updates: BLA separatist militants hijacked the Quetta-Peshawar Jaffar Express train on Tuesday, killing security personnel and taking passengers hostage.
- ['Hostages Will Be Executed If...': Balochistan Militants Warn Pakistan Army After Train Hijack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/hostages-will-be-executed-if-balochistan-militants-warn-pakistan-army-after-train-hijack/): Pakistan Train Hostage Crisis: Warning the Pakistani army against intervention, the BLA warned that any attempt at a military operation will result in the execution of all hostages.
- [Balochistan Militants Open Fire On Pakistan Train In Hostage Crisis, 6 Security Men Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/balochistan-militants-open-fire-on-pakistan-train-in-hostage-crisis-6-security-men-killed/): Separatist militants in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province attacked a Peshawar-bound train on Tuesday and took nearly 400 passengers hostage. The provincial government suspected a terrorist involvement and activated emergency measures, according to local media.“There are reports of intense firing at a Jaffar Express [train] going from Quetta to Peshawar,” Dawn quoted Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid […]
- [Man Utd to build new stadium next to Old Trafford](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/man-utd-to-build-new-stadium-next-to-old-trafford/): The famous English club says the new venue will form the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.
- [How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-drones-killed-nearly-1000-civilians-in-africa-in-three-years/): Use of unmanned aircraft has surged across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
- [UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/un-urged-to-probe-myanmar-envoy-julie-bishop-over-alleged-china-firms-ties/): Activist groups demand UN investigation over alleged ties to Chinese firms, citing conflicts of interest.
- [Ukraine Launches 337 Drone Barrage On Russia Before Saudi Arabia Truce Talks | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-launches-337-drone-barrage-on-russia-before-saudi-arabia-truce-talks-video/): Russian air defences shot down over 300 Ukrainian drones across 10 regions in what was one of the largest aerial attacks launched by Kyiv.
- [Balochistan Militants Open Fire On Pakistan Train, Take Hundreds Of Passengers Hostage; 6 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/balochistan-militants-open-fire-on-pakistan-train-take-hundreds-of-passengers-hostage-6-killed/): The Baloch Liberation Army took responsibility for the attack, saying it killed six military personnel and took hundreds of passengers hostage. The local government has activated emergency services.
- [Mapping Greenland’s resources, population centres and US military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/mapping-greenlands-resources-population-centres-and-us-military-base/): Greenland covers an area about three times the size of Texas and is home to 56,000 people, mostly Greenlandic Inuits.
- [Cuba completes mass prisoner release despite US U-turn on deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/cuba-completes-mass-prisoner-release-despite-us-u-turn-on-deal/): Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.
- [Celebrations as Syria’s Kurdish-led forces sign integration deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/celebrations-as-syrias-kurdish-led-forces-sign-integration-deal/): People in Syria have been celebrating after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal with government.
- [Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/uganda-deploys-troops-in-south-sudan-as-civil-war-fears-grow/): Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
- [Zelenskiy In Saudi Arabia As US Voices Hope For Ukraine Peace Talk | Russia-Ukraine War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/zelenskiy-in-saudi-arabia-as-us-voices-hope-for-ukraine-peace-talk-russia-ukraine-war-n18g/): Saudi Arabia is set to host talks between Ukraine and the US in the wake of an extraordinary White House meeting between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and JD Vance that descended into a 10-minute argument.The talks will begin on Tuesday, nearly a month after a Russian delegation’s first round of meetings with Mr Trump‘s team. […]
- [China’s Youngest Recruit? Errol Musk Claims Elon's 7-Year-Old Half-Brother Is A Gaming Prodigy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/chinas-youngest-recruit-errol-musk-claims-elons-7-year-old-half-brother-is-a-gaming-prodigy/): Errol Musk alleged that China is eager to enlist young Rush for a gaming tournament. In fact, Errol claimed to have even hosted a Chinese businessman at his ranch in South Africa.
- [What’s The Link Between Mauritius & Bhojpuri? Why Was PM Modi Welcomed With Geet Gawai Performance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/whats-the-link-between-mauritius-bhojpuri-why-was-pm-modi-welcomed-with-geet-gawai-performance/): PM Modi in a post on X wrote: “Memorable welcome in Mauritius. One of the highlights was the deep rooted cultural connect, seen in the Geet-Gawai performance. It’s commendable how the great Bhojpuri language thrives in the culture of Mauritius.”
- [Pakistan's Top Diplomat Denied Entry Into US, Deported From Los Angeles Airport: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistans-top-diplomat-denied-entry-into-us-deported-from-los-angeles-airport-report/): The incident comes almost a week after reports indicated that the US administration, under President Donald Trump, would soon announce travel restrictions on Pakistan.
- [US, Ukrainian Envoys Meet In Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah To Discuss Aid, Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/us-ukrainian-envoys-meet-in-saudi-arabias-jeddah-to-discuss-aid-truce/): US, Ukrainian Envoys Meet In Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah To Discuss Aid, Truce
- [Hidden poisons: Is everything killing us?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/hidden-poisons-is-everything-killing-us/): We examine the hidden poisons we’re exposed to in our everyday lives.
- [How Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-ibtihaj-muhammad-made-olympic-history/): “It was an opportunity to show Muslim women and girls globally what we could achieve in sport.”
- ['We Might Lose GPS And Internet': MIT Report Says Earth's Orbit Is Getting Messier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/we-might-lose-gps-and-internet-mit-report-says-earths-orbit-is-getting-messier/): MIT’s study shows climate change is reducing safe satellite operations in low Earth orbit due to rising debris. By 2100, satellite capacity could shrink by up to 82%.
- [What Happened To Missing Indian-Origin Student Sudiksha Konanki In Dominican Republic? Search Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/what-happened-to-missing-indian-origin-student-sudiksha-konanki-in-dominican-republic-search-intensifies/): The young woman, a permanent US resident and Indian citizen, was last seen in the early hours of March 6 on a beach near her resort.
- [‘No US Military Aid, Cede…’ Trump ‘Already Agreed’ To Russia’s Plan To End Ukraine War | Saudi Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/no-us-military-aid-cede-trump-already-agreed-to-russias-plan-to-end-ukraine-war-saudi-meet/): Ukraine will present the US with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia when their delegates meet in Saudi Arabia on March 11, as per reports. The high-level delegation meeting will be the first since a disastrous Feb. 28 White House clash between the leaders of the two countries. Kyiv would be hoping to […]
- [PM Modi Plants 'Wood Apple Plant' In Mauritius As Part Of The 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pm-modi-plants-wood-apple-plant-in-mauritius-as-part-of-the-ek-pedh-maa-ke-naam-initiative/): ‌ | PM Modi on a 2- day visit in Mauritius. PM Modi along with PM Of Mauritius have planted ‘Wood Apple Plant’ at the SSR Botanical Garden as an part of the ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’ initiative n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk Slams ‘Crazy’ Vandalism As Backlash Against Him Turns Tesla Into A Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/elon-musk-slams-crazy-vandalism-as-backlash-against-him-turns-tesla-into-a-target/): Tesla Protests Against Elon Musk: Protests took place at numerous Tesla locations, with demonstrators voicing their disapproval of federal job and budget cuts enacted by Elon Musk’s DOGE.
- [Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/philippines-ex-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested-on-icc-warrant/): Video shows ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested at Manila airport on ICC warrant over drug crackdown.
- [Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/luka-doncic-los-angeles-lakers-lose-to-brooklyn-nets/): The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers.
- [Anti-Muslim hate hits new high in US: Advocacy group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/anti-muslim-hate-hits-new-high-in-us-advocacy-group/): CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia.
- [Did Zelensky Order 'Massive Cyber Attack' On X? Elon Musk Claims IP Addresses Originated From...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/did-zelensky-order-massive-cyber-attack-on-x-elon-musk-claims-ip-addresses-originated-from/): Elon Musk claimed that X was targeted in a “massive cyber-attack” that resulted in the intermittent service outages that had brought down his social network. Musk said “Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved.” He also said suggested the perpetrators may have been from Ukraine. “We’re not sure exactly what happened but […]
- [US Stocks Plunge Amid Trump Tariffs And Trade War, White House Pushes Back Against Recession Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/us-stocks-plunge-amid-trump-tariffs-and-trade-war-white-house-pushes-back-against-recession-talks/): Wall Street has gone from being impacted by reactions to being impacted by no reactions. Major US stock indexes sank and Tesla’s shares had their worst day since September 2020, falling 15%. This was a result of result of President Trump refusing to predict whether his tariff policies could lead to a recession. Trump said: […]
- [Ex-Facebook COO Spent Over Rs 11 Lakh On Lingerie For Self & Aide; Asked Her To 'Come To Bed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ex-facebook-coo-spent-over-rs-11-lakh-on-lingerie-for-self-aide-asked-her-to-come-to-bed/): A Meta spokesperson, however, dismissed the claims, and said author Sarah Wynn-Williams was fired eight years ago for poor performance and toxic behavior.
- [Tsunami Ghosts: The Lost Souls of Kamaishi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/tsunami-ghosts-the-lost-souls-of-kamaishi/): A series of taxi journeys in Japan reveal supernatural tales of unresolved trauma following the tsunami of 2011.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,111](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1111/): These are the key developments on day 1,111 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Christian Michel James, Alleged Middleman In AgustaWestland Chopper Case, Chooses Jail Over Bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/christian-michel-james-alleged-middleman-in-agustawestland-chopper-case-chooses-jail-over-bail/): | Christian Michel James, alleged middleman in AgustaWestland chopper case, chooses jail over bail; calls Delhi unsafe n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [How did Greenland become the crown jewel of the Arctic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-did-greenland-become-the-crown-jewel-of-the-arctic/): Greenland’s strategic location and vast resources make it a prime target for US interests.
- [Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/greenland-general-election-as-trump-eyes-island-why-the-vote-matters/): Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.
- [One killed as Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/one-killed-as-ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-on-moscow/): At least one person has been killed and three injured as more than 90 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s capital city.
- [South Korean Court To Soon Rule Whether To Uphold President Yoon's Impeachment. What To Expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/south-korean-court-to-soon-rule-whether-to-uphold-president-yoons-impeachment-what-to-expect/): South Korea’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate after his martial law decree, which could either reinstate him or remove him permanently.
- [Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/dalai-lama-says-successor-will-be-born-in-free-world-outside-of-china/): Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people’s aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed.
- [2025 Formula One: Hamilton’s Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Verstappen-Norris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/2025-formula-one-hamiltons-ferrari-debut-in-melbourne-verstappen-norris/): This year’s F1 World Championship begins in Melbourne on Sunday and promises to be one of the most competitive ever.
- [UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza as Israel blocks all food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/unrwa-chief-warns-of-deepening-hunger-in-gaza-as-israel-blocks-all-food/): With Israel’s complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being ‘weaponised’.
- [Chelsea Handler's Brutal Sex Diss At Elon Musk: 'I Like Variety Of Men But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/chelsea-handlers-brutal-sex-diss-at-elon-musk-i-like-variety-of-men-but/): Handler further clarified that she likes “variety of men in my life” but added that she is not the type of girl who settles down.
- [Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Set Date For 'Wedding Of The Century' After $223 Billion Prenup Talks: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-set-date-for-wedding-of-the-century-after-223-billion-prenup-talks-reports/): Earlier, reports suggested a ‘Winter Wonderland’ wedding in December 2024, but those plans were quietly abandoned, allegedly due to extensive prenup negotiations.
- [Trump Announces He's 'Going To Buy A New Tesla Tomorrow', Calls Elon Musk 'A Truly Great American'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/trump-announces-hes-going-to-buy-a-new-tesla-tomorrow-calls-elon-musk-a-truly-great-american/): Donald Trump announced he will buy a new Tesla to show support for Elon Musk, calling him “a truly great American.” He also slammed the ‘Radical Left’ for allegedly trying to boycott Tesla and harm Musk.
- [Who Are The 'Dark Storm Team'? All About The Group Behind Cyberattack On Elon Musk’s X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/who-are-the-dark-storm-team-all-about-the-group-behind-cyberattack-on-elon-musks-x/): After multiple attacks, hacking group “Dark Storm Team” allegedly took responsibility for a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack on the platform, according to a post on Telegram
- [Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/philippine-ex-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested-on-icc-warrant/): The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs war that killed thousands.
- [200 Dignitaries, Guard Of Honour: PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome In Mauritius On 2-Day Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/200-dignitaries-guard-of-honour-pm-modi-receives-grand-welcome-in-mauritius-on-2-day-visit/): Before departing for Mauritius, Modi expressed optimism, stating that his visit would mark a “new and bright” chapter in India-Mauritius relations.
- [‘I Am Wheels Up’: Tulsi Gabbard Begins Trip To India, Japan, Thailand; First Stop At Honolulu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/i-am-wheels-up-tulsi-gabbard-begins-trip-to-india-japan-thailand-first-stop-at-honolulu/): US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a trip to India, Japan, and Thailand to strengthen ties and support President Trump’s goals.
- [From Gavels To Gigabytes: Justice Gavai Bats For India-Kenya Judicial Synergy To Tackle Challenges Of Digital Age](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/from-gavels-to-gigabytes-justice-gavai-bats-for-india-kenya-judicial-synergy-to-tackle-challenges-of-digital-age/): Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant are in Kenya for a week-long engagement between the two Supreme Courts. The visit, which began on March 7, is slated to conclude on March 15.
- [Indiana Boy Dies After Mother, Weighing 340 Pounds, Sits On Him For Some Minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/indiana-boy-dies-after-mother-weighing-340-pounds-sits-on-him-for-some-minutes/): A 10-year-old boy in Indiana died after her mother, weighing 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes. The woman was sentenced to six years in prison on charges of reckless homicide.
- ['Won't Shake Pakistan's Resolve': Shehbaz Sharif's First Reaction To Jaffar Express Hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/wont-shake-pakistans-resolve-shehbaz-sharifs-first-reaction-to-jaffar-express-hijacking/): Jaffar Express, with around 500 passengers on board in nine coaches, was on its way from Quetta to Peshawar when it was fired upon between Gudalaar and Piru Koneri in a tunnel.
- ['Europe Will React Appropriately': German Chancellor Scholz Slams Donald Trump's 'Wrong' Tariff Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/europe-will-react-appropriately-german-chancellor-scholz-slams-donald-trumps-wrong-tariff-move/): Olaf Scholz said Germany was “studying the suggestions of the European Commission” for retaliatory measures.
- [Analysis: Call to disband PKK reshapes Turkiye, Syria power dynamics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/analysis-call-to-disband-pkk-reshapes-turkiye-syria-power-dynamics/): Ocalan’s call comes as value of armed fight diminishes, and Kurdish political participation grew – will this continue?
- [Russia ‘studying’ US ceasefire proposal agreed to by Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/russia-studying-us-ceasefire-proposal-agreed-to-by-ukraine/): The Kremlin says it is examining the US ceasefire proposal agreed to by Ukraine.
- [Palestinians mourn victims of Israeli attack on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/palestinians-mourn-victims-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza/): Palestinians are mourning the victims of Tuesday’s Israeli air attack near Gaza City that killed four people.
- ['Tortured': Palestinian Victims Of Israeli Abuse Testify At UN On Brutal Beatings & Sexual Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/tortured-palestinian-victims-of-israeli-abuse-testify-at-un-on-brutal-beatings-sexual-assault/): Israel’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva dismissed them as a waste of time, saying Israel investigated and prosecuted any allegations of wrongdoing by its forces
- [Russia tight-lipped on ceasefire deal as US arms to Ukraine resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/russia-tight-lipped-on-ceasefire-deal-as-us-arms-to-ukraine-resume/): Sources claims Kremlin wary, as Poland reports that US military aid flow to Ukraine is already back up to speed.
- [African Union warns of Sudan partition risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/african-union-warns-of-sudan-partition-risk/): African Union urges member states and international community ‘not to recognise any government or parallel entity’.
- [At Least 1,383 Civilians Killed In Sectarian Violence In Syria, War Monitor Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/at-least-1383-civilians-killed-in-sectarian-violence-in-syria-war-monitor-says/): The Britain-based Observatory added that even as the violence subsided, the toll was still rising as bodies continued to be discovered, many on farmland or in their homes
- [News18 Evening Digest: DRI Opposes Ranya Rao Bail In Gold Smuggling Case & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/news18-evening-digest-dri-opposes-ranya-rao-bail-in-gold-smuggling-case-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: China Should Worry About Rising BLA Attacks Putting CPEC Projects In Balochistan At Risk; Another RBI Rate Cut Next Month? February CPI Inflation Numbers Cement Expectations, among other stories
- [Ukraine Loses Sudzha Hold? Russian Troops ‘Enter Town Centre’ After ‘Successful’ Kursk ‘Op Pipeline’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/ukraine-loses-sudzha-hold-russian-troops-enter-town-centre-after-successful-kursk-op-pipeline/): Russian special forces crept through a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, Russian state media widely reported on Tuesday (March 11), as Moscow claimed fresh gains in its push to recapture parts of the border province that Kyiv seized in a shock offensive last year.A series of videos […]
- [Canada Claps Back After Trump’s Metal Move, Mulls Retaliatory Tariffs Worth $20.7 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/canada-claps-back-after-trumps-metal-move-mulls-retaliatory-tariffs-worth-20-7-billion/): Canada will announce C$29.8 bln in retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Wednesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, a Canadian official said.
- [Sensing Threat To CPEC, China Offers To Strengthen Security Cooperation To Pakistan Amid Train Hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/sensing-threat-to-cpec-china-offers-to-strengthen-security-cooperation-to-pakistan-amid-train-hijacking/): The Jaffar Express, carrying some 400 passengers in nine coaches, was going from Quetta to Peshawar when militants derailed it using explosives and hijacked it
- ['Shameful What Trump Did to Zelensky' Iran Dares US: 'Do Whatever You Want', China Hosts Nuke Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/shameful-what-trump-did-to-zelensky-iran-dares-us-do-whatever-you-want-china-hosts-nuke-talks/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected Donald Trump’s military threats, insisting Tehran would not be pressured into nuclear negotiations. He criticized Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s leader, calling it “shameful.” Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat confirmed an Arab country would soon deliver a letter from Trump regarding nuclear talks. Iran condemned a UN Security Council meeting on its […]
- [Video: What we know about Pakistan train hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/video-what-we-know-about-pakistan-train-hijacking/): A rescue operation has been launched in Pakistan after separatist fighters hijacked a train with hundreds of civilians.
- [Arrests of Columbia pro-Palestine activists will not save Israel’s image](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/arrests-of-columbia-pro-palestine-activists-will-not-save-israels-image/): The Trump administration’s efforts to conceal the truth about Israel by targeting American universities will backfire.
- [Bosnia orders police to bring in Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/bosnia-orders-police-to-bring-in-republika-srpska-president-milorad-dodik/): Bosnian prosecutors have ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials over a series of separatist actions
- [‘Americans are on our side’: Russians laud US efforts to end Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/americans-are-on-our-side-russians-laud-us-efforts-to-end-ukraine-war/): A sense of optimism is being felt across Russia, but some remain sceptical about the possibility of peace.
- [Trump wants to deport foreign students like me. Universities must defy him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-wants-to-deport-foreign-students-like-me-universities-must-defy-him/): Universities will get nowhere by facilitating the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian students.
- [Syrians flee to Lebanon after killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/syrians-flee-to-lebanon-after-killings/): Thousands of Syrians flee to Lebanon after clashes between government forces and pro-Assad fighters led to mass killings
- [What next after Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/what-next-after-ukraine-agrees-to-30-day-ceasefire/): The presidents of the US and Ukraine have welcomed the agreement on a 30-day ceasefire proposal.
- [China Should Worry About Rising BLA Attacks Putting CPEC Projects In Balochistan At Risk: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/china-should-worry-about-rising-bla-attacks-putting-cpec-projects-in-balochistan-at-risk-intel-sources-exclusive/): The BLA has been attacking Chinese workers and infrastructure, such as convoys and projects, which directly threatens China’s investments and personnel safety. Recent incidents, like the Jaffar Express hijack, show the BLA’s growing capabilities
- [From Hospital, Francis Marks 12th Anniversary As Pope Amid Pneumonia Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/from-hospital-francis-marks-12th-anniversary-as-pope-amid-pneumonia-battle/): Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia for almost a month.
- [It's Harder Now For Canadians To Visit US, Thanks To Donald Trump's Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/its-harder-now-for-canadians-to-visit-us-thanks-to-donald-trumps-trade-war/): The new requirement, effective from April 11, would toughen enforcement of an existing law from which US media said Canadian nationals had typically been exempt in practice.
- [Baloch Militants' 'Final Opportunity' Warning To Pakistan: ‘Only 24 Hours Left For Prisoner Swap’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/baloch-militants-final-opportunity-warning-to-pakistan-only-24-hours-left-for-prisoner-swap/): Pakistan Train Hostage Crisis: Issuing a warning to Pakistan again, the BLA said, “All hostages will be presented before the Baloch National Court. There, they will be tried on charges of state atrocities, colonial occupation, genocide, exploitation and involvement in war crimes in Balochistan.”
- [Mahmoud Khalil arrest: Can the US deport a green card holder?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/mahmoud-khalil-arrest-can-the-us-deport-a-green-card-holder/): Experts say Khalil’s arrest is a ‘clear effort’ to silence pro-Palestinian speech in support as campus protests persist.
- [Iran’s nuclear programme in focus in China, Russia and US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/irans-nuclear-programme-in-focus-in-china-russia-and-us/): China announces meeting with Russia and Iran amid UNSC talks over nuclear programme as Trump letter heads to Tehran.
- [PM Modi Performs Puja At Ganga Talao In Mauritius | Mauritius National Day | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pm-modi-performs-puja-at-ganga-talao-in-mauritius-mauritius-national-day-pm-modi-news18/): PM Modi Performs Puja At Ganga Talao In Mauritius | Mauritius National Day n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India, Mauritius Sign 8 Key MoUs To Strengthen Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/india-mauritius-sign-8-key-mous-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties/): India and Mauritius on Wednesday elevated their ties to an ‘enhanced strategic partnership’ and inked eight pacts to boost cooperation in several sectors including trade and maritime security even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious vision for the development of the Global South.
- [Palau President Invites Trump To Go Snorkelling To Understand Climate Change Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/palau-president-invites-trump-to-go-snorkelling-to-understand-climate-change-impact/): Trump has called climate change a scam, pulled US out of the key Paris Agreement for a second time, and ended US participation in leading climate initiatives and research
- [Australian Cricketer Brett Lee's Beer Company Bowled Out In Just 3 Years. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/australian-cricketer-brett-lees-beer-company-bowled-out-in-just-3-years-heres-why/): The collapse of the company comes after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese froze beer excise for the next two years.
- [PM Modi Performs Puja, Offers Gangajal At Ganga Talao In Mauritius | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pm-modi-performs-puja-offers-gangajal-at-ganga-talao-in-mauritius-watch/): Ganga Talao, also referred to as Grand Bassin, symbolises India’s sacred River Ganga. In 1972, its holy waters were infused with water brought directly from the Ganges, cementing its spiritual significance.
- [EU Cites Russia's "track record of broken treaties", Macron Urges "full weight behind Ukraine"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/eu-cites-russias-track-record-of-broken-treaties-macron-urges-full-weight-behind-ukraine/): Ukraine’s endorsement of a US proposed 30-day ceasefire following intense talks in Jeddah has been backed by several allies. The Ukrainian president’s chief of staff said Russia must show “very clearly” it wants peace in Ukraine or not. Andriy Yermak was part of talks with US diplomats in Jeddah to find a path towards ending […]
- [Georgian court hands former president Saakashvili new prison term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/georgian-court-hands-former-president-saakashvili-new-prison-term/): Georgia’s opposition forces claim the ruling reflects regime’s fear of the former pro-Western leader.
- [Can House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/can-house-republicans-cut-880bn-without-slashing-medicaid/): Medicaid cuts cause clashes. Democrats warn of consequences while Republicans deny Medicaid is in their proposal.
- [Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in US talks: What it means for Russia war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/ukraine-accepts-30-day-ceasefire-in-us-talks-what-it-means-for-russia-war/): The US has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine under a ceasefire deal awaiting Putin’s approval.
- [How BLA Hijacked Jaffar Express And Exposed Pakistan’s Security Lapses | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/how-bla-hijacked-jaffar-express-and-exposed-pakistans-security-lapses-exclusive/): Pakistani intelligence sources reveal that BLA’s success in the Jaffar Express hijacking came from precise timing, local knowledge, and prior experience in targeting the same train.
- [‘End Chaos’ Trump Walks Back On 50% Canada Metal Tariffs After Ontario Halts Power Surcharge | Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/end-chaos-trump-walks-back-on-50-canada-metal-tariffs-after-ontario-halts-power-surcharge-trade/): US President Donald Trump dialed back his latest trade-war threat against Canada hours after making it, while downplaying the risk of a tariff-led recession that has sent US markets into a nosedive. Trump on March 11 threatened to double duties on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% after Ontario announced plans to place a surcharge […]
- [Who Was Behind Mass Killings Targeting Alawite Minority In Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/who-was-behind-mass-killings-targeting-alawite-minority-in-syria/): Since former president Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December, many Alawites — his sect — have feared reprisals for his brutal rule
- [Pakistan forces continue operation to free hundreds from hijacked train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-forces-continue-operation-to-free-hundreds-from-hijacked-train/): Pakistan says 155 hostages rescued, but 300 more are on train seized by Balochistan Liberation Army.
- [Ramadan 2025: Which countries grow the most dates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/ramadan-2025-which-countries-grow-the-most-dates/): Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world’s dates.
- [PM Modi's Heartfelt Message to Mauritius | "140 Crore Indians Congratulate You" | PM Mauritius Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pm-modis-heartfelt-message-to-mauritius-140-crore-indians-congratulate-you-pm-mauritius-visit/): PM Modi graced the National Day celebrations of Mauritius, congratulating the people on behalf of 140 crore Indians. He highlighted the deep connection between India and Mauritius, transcending beyond the Indian Ocean to shared culture and values. Modi emphasized their partnership in economic and social progress, fostering a strong bond between the two nations. Get […]
- [Planning Europe Trip This Summer? Here's A Guide To Schengen Visa For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/planning-europe-trip-this-summer-heres-a-guide-to-schengen-visa-for-indians/): At first, obtaining a Schengen Visa may seem difficult, but it can be easy if you follow the correct procedures and get some clear guidance.
- [Jaffar Express Blast Caught On Cam? Video Claiming To Be Of Balochistan Hijacking Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/jaffar-express-blast-caught-on-cam-video-claiming-to-be-of-balochistan-hijacking-goes-viral/): The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked and hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, Pakistan, taking over 100 hostages. A purported video of the attack has surfaced.
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: 48-Hour Ultimatum 'Too Short', Pakistan Army Struggles To Meet BLA's Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-train-hijack-48-hour-ultimatum-too-short-pakistan-army-struggles-to-meet-blas-demands/): CNN-News18 has learnt that any aerial attack by the army to secure hostages won’t work as BLA has said any attempted military intervention will result in immediate and decisive action
- [Mauritius To Nepal, ‘Global Leader’ PM Modi Shapes India’s Rising Influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/mauritius-to-nepal-global-leader-pm-modi-shapes-indias-rising-influence/): PM Narendra Modi’s 2023 invitation to France’s Bastille Day Parade was another defining moment, symbolising India’s growing military and strategic partnership with France
- [25 Hours On And Counting: What's Slowing Down Jaffar Express Rescue Ops, What Do Baloch Militants Want?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/25-hours-on-and-counting-whats-slowing-down-jaffar-express-rescue-ops-what-do-baloch-militants-want/): Balochistan Liberation Army insurgents hijacked a train near Quetta, taking passengers hostage. Pakistani forces rescued 157 so far, but rugged terrain and bombers complicate efforts.
- [Yemen’s Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/yemens-houthis-to-resume-shipping-attacks-over-gaza-aid-cutoff/): Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships ‘violating’ their Red Sea ‘ban’ will be targeted.
- [‘Someone’s listening’: The fear and longing of ISIL families held in al-Hol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/someones-listening-the-fear-and-longing-of-isil-families-held-in-al-hol/): Al-Hol’s children are forced to live in dire conditions and lack education and safety.
- [Zelensky ‘Welcome’ To US As Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia, Trump To Talk To Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/zelensky-welcome-to-us-as-ukraine-backs-30-day-ceasefire-with-russia-trump-to-talk-to-putin/): Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday after three years of grinding war.The positive response from Ukraine prompted President Donald Trump’s administration to lift a freeze on military aid and to predict the beginning to an end of the […]
- [Trump Buys ‘Great Car’ Tesla As Musk Brand Takes Hit After DOGE Cuts, Says ‘Can’t Be Punished For…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-buys-great-car-tesla-as-musk-brand-takes-hit-after-doge-cuts-says-cant-be-punished-for/): US President Donald Trump on March 11 announced his intention to purchase a shiny, red Tesla to show support close advisor billionaire Elon Musk, who is the CEO of the electric vehicle company.A video of Trump seated in a Tesla Model S has been circulating online. In the video, he appears impressed by the car’s […]
- [‘Somalia is dangerous’: Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/somalia-is-dangerous-former-us-deportees-struggle-with-fear-uncertainty/): Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives.
- [Global trade war intensifies as US tariffs on metals imports take effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/global-trade-war-intensifies-as-us-tariffs-on-metals-imports-take-effect/): US duties on steel and aluminium draw swift retaliation from major trading partners.
- [Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize ‘inciting’ books](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/israeli-forces-raid-palestinian-bookstore-again-and-seize-inciting-books/): Israeli forces raided a Palestinian bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem and seized books ‘inciting violence.’
- [Medvedev defeats Paul to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/medvedev-defeats-paul-to-reach-quarterfinals-at-indian-wells/): Local favourite Tommy Paul was beaten in straight sets by former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the round of 16.
- [Missing Indian-Origin Student's Last Video Shows Her Walking Towards Beach With Friends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/missing-indian-origin-students-last-video-shows-her-walking-towards-beach-with-friends/): A newly surfaced surveillance video from Riu Republica Hotel shows Sudiksha Konanki leaving the hotel with a group of friends at 4.15 am on March 6. Investigations into the case have widened.
- [‘Free, Open, Secure, Safe Indian Ocean Is A Shared Priority For India, Mauritius’: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/free-open-secure-safe-indian-ocean-is-a-shared-priority-for-india-mauritius-pm-modi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of a free, open, secure, and safe Indian Ocean during his two-day visit to Mauritius.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1112/): These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [JD Vance And Second Lady Usha To Visit India This Month, His Second Trip As US Vice President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/jd-vance-and-second-lady-usha-to-visit-india-this-month-his-second-trip-as-us-vice-president/): US Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to India later this month, marking his second foreign trip ever since he took charge in the Donald Trump government.According to a report with Politico, Vance will be accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance.Vance marked his debut foreign visit to France and Germany last month.His first […]
- [India Slaps 150% Tariff on US Alcohol, 100% on Agricultural Products | White House | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/india-slaps-150-tariff-on-us-alcohol-100-on-agricultural-products-white-house-us-news/): : India Imposes ‘150% Tariffs On American Alcohol, 100% On Agricultural Products’: White HouseThe White House has slammed India for imposing steep tariffs on American products. According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, India charges a whopping 150% tariff on American alcohol and 100% on agricultural products. Leavitt criticized India’s move, saying it hurts American businesses […]
- [‘BLA Shot Soldiers In Front Of Me’: Freed Pakistan Train Hijack Hostage Recounts Terrifying Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/bla-shot-soldiers-in-front-of-me-freed-pakistan-train-hijack-hostage-recounts-terrifying-ordeal/): Pakistan Train Hijack: One survivor, Muhammad Bilal, struggled to articulate the terror of the escape, saying it was beyond words.
- [Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/oscar-piastri-signs-new-f1-contract-with-mclaren/): The Australian driver commits his long-term future to McLaren after signing a multiyear contract extension beyond 2026.
- [Philippine VP Sara Duterte travels to The Hague to help father at ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-travels-to-the-hague-to-help-father-at-icc/): The vice president has described former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his deadly drug war as ‘oppression’.
- [‘How The F**k Is It Legal?': Elon Musk’s Trans Daughter Vivian Says Father Used Sex-Selective IVF To Have Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/how-the-fk-is-it-legal-elon-musks-trans-daughter-vivian-says-father-used-sex-selective-ivf-to-have-sons/): Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson (formerly Xavier Musk), alleged that he used sex-selective IVF to conceive her.
- [PM Modi Wishes Mauritius On National Day, Shares Highlights Of Historic Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pm-modi-wishes-mauritius-on-national-day-shares-highlights-of-historic-visit/): Reflecting on his visit so far, PM Modi highlighted the warm welcome he received upon arrival and his productive meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam.
- [Pakistani Train Hijack- 80 Passengers Rescued, But Will Remaining Hostages Be Freed? | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistani-train-hijack-80-passengers-rescued-but-will-remaining-hostages-be-freed-news18/): | Pakistani security forces are engaged in a tense standoff with suspected Baloch militants after a train hijacking in Balochistan. So far, 80 passengers have been rescued, but efforts are still underway to release the remaining hostages. The train, Jaffar Express, was on its way from Quetta to Peshawar when it was attacked by militants, […]
- [128 New Moons Found On Saturn, Total 274; Planet Surpasses Jupiter To Become 'Moon King'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/128-new-moons-found-on-saturn-total-274-planet-surpasses-jupiter-to-become-moon-king/): Saturn now has 274 moons, surpassing Jupiter’s 95 moons after scientists discovered 128 new moons using advanced telescopes, a report has claimed.
- [Trump Weighs In On Jeddah Talks | I'll Talk To Putin, Hopefully He'll Agree To Ceasefire' | War News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-weighs-in-on-jeddah-talks-ill-talk-to-putin-hopefully-hell-agree-to-ceasefire-war-news/): | US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Jeddah talks, expressing his hopes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. In a recent statement, Trump said, ‘I’ll talk to Putin, hopefully he’ll agree to ceasefire, that’s 75% of the way there.’ This development comes as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing conflict. Watch […]
- [Man Pulls Out 12-Cm-Long Live Turtle Hidden In His Pants At New Jersey Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/man-pulls-out-12-cm-long-live-turtle-hidden-in-his-pants-at-new-jersey-airport/): A Pennsylvania man was stopped at Newark Airport after TSA detected a live turtle hidden in his pants during security screening. The man was barred from boarding, and the turtle was confiscated.
- [Trump's New Ride! President Donald Trump Buys Sleek Red Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trumps-new-ride-president-donald-trump-buys-sleek-red-tesla-from-elon-musk-at-the-white-house/): – US President Donald Trump buys a sleek red Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House, praising the car as ‘beautiful’US President Donald Trump has just made a stunning purchase – a sleek red Tesla Model S from Elon Musk at the White House! Trump praised the car as ‘beautiful’ and expressed his support […]
- [Video: Baloch Media Shows Tunnel Where Jaffar Express Is Held, Pakistani Choppers Seen Hovering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/video-baloch-media-shows-tunnel-where-jaffar-express-is-held-pakistani-choppers-seen-hovering/): A video shared by Balochistan media shows the tunnel where the Jaffar Express has been held, with Pakistani military helicopters hovering overhead.
- [Iran, Russia, China conduct joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/iran-russia-china-conduct-joint-naval-drills-in-gulf-of-oman/): The exercises are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the three countries as Iran accuses US of ‘bullying’.
- [US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/uss-rubio-hails-syria-deal-with-kurds-calls-for-non-sectarian-governance/): Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.
- ['I'll Talk To Putin': Trump Hopes Russia Will Agree To Ceasefire As Zelenskyy Backs Truce Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/ill-talk-to-putin-trump-hopes-russia-will-agree-to-ceasefire-as-zelenskyy-backs-truce-plan/): Trump expressed hope that Russia would agree to the ceasefire proposal, that Ukraine has already agreed to, and said he would discuss it with Putin. Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to peace.
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: Over 100 Passengers Rescued, 16 Baloch Rebels Killed Amid Gunfight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-train-hijack-over-100-passengers-rescued-16-baloch-rebels-killed-amid-gunfight/): At least 16 rebels were killed and 104 passengers rescued after Baloch separatists hijacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility
- [Sheikh Hasina's Dhaka Residence Seized, Family Assets Frozen Amid Probe Into Corruption Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/sheikh-hasinas-dhaka-residence-seized-family-assets-frozen-amid-probe-into-corruption-case/): The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Ghalib following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
- [Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/police-say-surfer-taken-by-shark-in-western-australia/): Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board.
- [Elon Musk Gets Donald Trump’s Backing As US President Buys Tesla: ‘He Is Being Treated Unfairly’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/elon-musk-gets-donald-trumps-backing-as-us-president-buys-tesla-he-is-being-treated-unfairly/): US President Donald Trump has bought a red Tesla to show his support for Elon Musk. While he won’t be driving it himself, his White House staff will be using the vehicle.
- [India Imposes ‘150% Tariffs On American Alcohol, 100% On Agricultural Products’: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/india-imposes-150-tariffs-on-american-alcohol-100-on-agricultural-products-white-house/): The Press Secretary mentioned the tariffs imposed by India and Japan on different US products adding that today the US President “actually looks out” for the interests of American businesses and workers.
- [Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/portugals-government-loses-confidence-vote-setting-stage-for-new-election/): Portugal could be heading to the polls for a third time in three years as minority government loses vote in parliament.
- [US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/us-education-department-to-halve-staff-as-trump-pushes-for-elimination/): US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says administration will work with the US Congress to abolish department.
- ['Tesla Will Double Vehicle Production In US In 2 Years': Elon Musk Backs Trump Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/tesla-will-double-vehicle-production-in-us-in-2-years-elon-musk-backs-trump-policies/): Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla will double US vehicle production within two years, citing support for President Trump’s policies. He stressed confidence in America’s future.
- [Trump Pulls Back On New Tariffs Threat On Canada After Ontario Suspends Electricity Price Hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-pulls-back-on-new-tariffs-threat-on-canada-after-ontario-suspends-electricity-price-hikes/): President Trump backed down from escalating tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, leading Ontario to pause electricity surcharges to the US. Officials will renegotiate the USMCA treaty on Thursday.
- [Greenland votes in election dominated by Trump’s pledge to control island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/greenland-votes-in-election-dominated-by-trumps-pledge-to-control-island/): Voting was extended at some polling stations amid high voter turnout in an election dominated by Trump’s control pledge.
- [Musk loses $29bn In One Day As Tesla Shares Take A Hit, Trump Gives Shout Out To "Great American"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/musk-loses-29bn-in-one-day-as-tesla-shares-take-a-hit-trump-gives-shout-out-to-great-american/): President Donald Trump is buying a brand new Tesla car as a show of confidence and support for billionaire Elon Musk, whom he called “a truly great American”. Tesla shares plummeted by more than 15 percent, amid a broad-based market sell-off sparked by potential recession concerns and uncertainty over Trump’s tariff plans. But Tesla has […]
- [Champions League: PSG beat Liverpool; Barcelona, Bayern and Inter also win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/champions-league-psg-beat-liverpool-barcelona-bayern-and-inter-also-win/): Paris-Saint Germain beat Liverpool on penalties at Anfield after levelling their Champions League tie in normal time.
- [‘Entire families’ killed in Syria fighting, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/entire-families-killed-in-syria-fighting-un-says/): Hundreds reported killed in violence in Syria’s coastal region, which is heavily populated by Alawites.
- [Ukraine ready to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-ready-to-accept-30-day-us-brokered-ceasefire-plan/): US says it will ‘immediately’ resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
- [How will Mark Carney deal with Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/how-will-mark-carney-deal-with-donald-trump/): Sharp words for the US president from Canada’s incoming prime minister.
- [Trump Says Tariffs 'Will Disappear' If Canada Joins US As 51st State, Doubles Down on Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/trump-says-tariffs-will-disappear-if-canada-joins-us-as-51st-state-doubles-down-on-trade-war/): US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25 percent to 50 percent, while threatening to “shut down” the country’s auto industry. The “only thing that makes sense” is for Canada to join the United States as a 51st state, he said. “This would make all Tariffs, and everything else, totally […]
- [Protesters demand release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/protesters-demand-release-of-pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil/): Protesters in New York gathered to demand the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
- [Doctors set up field clinic in ruins of iconic Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/doctors-set-up-field-clinic-in-ruins-of-iconic-gaza-hospital/): A make-shift clinic has been set up on the ruins of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- [Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/deadly-pakistan-train-hijack-what-happened-and-whats-next/): Separatist Baloch group claims responsibility, says it has killed six security personnel, holds hundreds hostage.
- [Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-accepts-ceasefire-proposal-agrees-to-start-talks-with-russia/): The US says Ukraine has accepted a ceasefire proposal and agreed to start negotiations to end the war with Russia.
- [Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/israel-releases-four-lebanese-captives-agrees-to-join-border-talks/): Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre.
- [After Sleeping With 1,000 Men For Record, Bonnie Blue Plans A New Stunt: Sex With 'Barely Legal' Teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/after-sleeping-with-1000-men-for-record-bonnie-blue-plans-a-new-stunt-sex-with-barely-legal-teens/): The pornstar has courted another controversy for openly partying with ‘barely legal’ teens during the Cancun Spring Break at the Grand Oasis resort in Mexico.
- [PM Modi To Visit 'Ganga Talao': All About Mauritius' Most Significant Hindu Pilgrimage Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pm-modi-to-visit-ganga-talao-all-about-mauritius-most-significant-hindu-pilgrimage-site/): Ganga Talao is the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in Mauritius, surrounded by temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman. It is being redeveloped with support from India.
- [Pakistan Train Hijack: Who Are The Baloch Liberation Army And Why They Want A Separate Nation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/pakistan-train-hijack-who-are-the-baloch-liberation-army-and-why-they-want-a-separate-nation/): The BLA has been active in the area bordering Afghanistan and Iran, a resource-rich region which they claim Balochis could never benefit from.
- [India & Mauritius: A Look At Their Strategic Partnership As PM Modi Attends Island's National Day | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/india-mauritius-a-look-at-their-strategic-partnership-as-pm-modi-attends-islands-national-day-explained/): Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is of geopolitical significance to India that cannot be overstated in today’s world of shifting alliances and rising threats
- [Ukraine Backs 30-Day War Ceasefire, US Lifts Restrictions On Military Aid After Jeddah Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/11/ukraine-backs-30-day-war-ceasefire-us-lifts-restrictions-on-military-aid-after-jeddah-talks/): Ukraine backs a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The US will lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Talks in Saudi Arabia also target a minerals deal.
- [UK’s Queen Camilla Sends Letter To French Woman Whose Husband Invited Men To Rape Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/uks-queen-camilla-sends-letter-to-french-woman-whose-husband-invited-men-to-rape-her/): Gisele Pelicot became a symbol in France in fight against sexual abuse of women for her plight.
- [Sporadic, slow rebuilding deepens wounds of Ukrainian town bombed by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/sporadic-slow-rebuilding-deepens-wounds-of-ukrainian-town-bombed-by-russia/): Amid unsteady reconstruction efforts, pain persists in Borodyanka, a town where hundreds of civilians were killed.
- [“Shot on the Spot..” Pakistan Train Hijack Survivor Narrates Ordeal After 30-hour Siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/shot-on-the-spot-pakistan-train-hijack-survivor-narrates-ordeal-after-30-hour-siege/): Pakistan forces freed over 340 passengers ending a 30-hour train siege on March 12. “346 hostages were freed and over 30 terrorists were killed during the operation,” a Pak army official said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Where Is Elon Musk?’ Democratic Rep Larson Fumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/where-is-elon-musk-democratic-rep-larson-fumes/): Rep. John Larson blast Elon Musk’s absence at hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin's Adviser Downplays Trump's Ceasefire Plan: 'Just A Temporary Breather For Ukrainian Troops'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/putins-adviser-downplays-trumps-ceasefire-plan-just-a-temporary-breather-for-ukrainian-troops/): Yuri Ushakov said the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal would be substantively assessed by Vladimir Putin, the Russian President.
- [Trump's Gaza U-turn or...? Hamas, Egypt Praise Retreat, Bibi Fumes at UN's "Genocidal" Israel Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trumps-gaza-u-turn-or-hamas-egypt-praise-retreat-bibi-fumes-at-uns-genocidal-israel-claim/): In an apparent softening of his proposal to take over the Gaza Strip, US President Trump said his plan does not involve expelling Palestinians. Trump said “nobody is expelling any Palestinians” from Gaza, as he replied to a question during a meeting with the Irish PM at the White House on March 12.“Nobody is expelling […]
- [A blood moon will rise: When and how to watch the total lunar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/a-blood-moon-will-rise-when-and-how-to-watch-the-total-lunar-eclipse/): The eclipse is set to take place on the night of Thursday, March 13, into the early hours of Friday, March 14.
- [Iran bets big on gold as it weathers Trump turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/iran-bets-big-on-gold-as-it-weathers-trump-turmoil/): Iran says it has turned much of its reserves into gold, as gold imports soar to three times the level of last year.
- [Russian, US delegation to meet in Moscow for Ukraine ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russian-us-delegation-to-meet-in-moscow-for-ukraine-ceasefire-talks/): Trump envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow as Russia claims to have recaptured key towns in Kursk region from Ukraine.
- [US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal: What could Russia demand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/us-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-what-could-russia-demand/): Analysts speculate that Russia could demand a lifting of sanctions or removal of Ukrainian troops from Kursk.
- [Trump appears to walk back Gaza expulsion plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trump-appears-to-walk-back-gaza-expulsion-plan/): US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians in Gaza are not going to be expelled, backtracking on his comments.
- [WBO orders Usyk to defend heavyweight boxing title against Parker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/wbo-orders-usyk-to-defend-heavyweight-boxing-title-against-parker/): The World Boxing Organization has given Oleksandr Usyk a month to reach a deal to fight Joseph Parker.
- [Trump’s tariffs may end up blowing up the US dollar hegemony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trumps-tariffs-may-end-up-blowing-up-the-us-dollar-hegemony/): Some of the US president’s most daring MAGA policies may inflict irreparable harm to the US economy.
- [A New Round of Violence in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/a-new-round-of-violence-in-syria/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos asks whether another round of violence is coming in Syria
- [Russia Presents Demands to US on Ukraine, US Hints at Truce "in Days", Trump Hopes Putin Will Agree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russia-presents-demands-to-us-on-ukraine-us-hints-at-truce-in-days-trump-hopes-putin-will-agree/): Russia is said to have presented the US with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine, as per Reuters. It is not clear what exactly Moscow included on its list or whether it is willing to engage in peace talks with Kyiv prior to their acceptance. Russian and US […]
- [Russia Arrests Man For Sending Letter Bombs To Military Officials, Blames Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russia-arrests-man-for-sending-letter-bombs-to-military-officials-blames-ukraine/): While Ukraine does not typically comment on foiled attacks, it has in the past targeted military officials it says are responsible for Russia’s offensive
- [Balochistan Hijacking Exposes Deep Cracks Between Pakistan Govt, Military | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/balochistan-hijacking-exposes-deep-cracks-between-pakistan-govt-military-exclusive/): The absence of cabinet meetings or official statements during the crisis suggests the civilian government was completely sidelined by the military, mirroring the disastrous handling of the Jaffar Express hijacking
- [Man Pees Into Simmering Hotpot In Chinese Upscale Restaurant, Video Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/man-pees-into-simmering-hotpot-in-chinese-upscale-restaurant-video-goes-viral-watch/): An outlet of a famous Chinese restaurant had to refund its thousands customers after a video of a diner urinating into a hotpot was widely shared on social media. The viral footage led to a massive backlash on social media platforms.
- [‘Standoff Continues, Pakistan Spreading Lies’: Baloch Rebels Claim Battle Far From Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/standoff-continues-pakistan-spreading-lies-baloch-rebels-claim-battle-far-from-over/): Baloch rebels said that international media should probe the incident instead of blindly following the narrative peddled by the Pakistani state.
- [Duterte supporters call for his release from ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/duterte-supporters-call-for-his-release-from-icc/): Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters have held a rally to call for his release.
- [Israel aid claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/israel-aid-claims/): We compare and contrast Israel’s claim that food has been entering Gaza with a report suggesting 83% of aid was blocked
- [Trump trade comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trump-trade-comments/): We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s changing position on trade deals, even those he’s previously signed and endorsed.
- [Israel’s attacks on reproductive healthcare in Gaza ‘genocidal’: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/israels-attacks-on-reproductive-healthcare-in-gaza-genocidal-un/): UN experts say Israel ‘intentionally attacked and destroyed’ the Palestinian territory’s main fertility centre.
- [Video: Questions in Pakistan over train hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/video-questions-in-pakistan-over-train-hijacking/): Security forces in Pakistan say they have killed all 33 separatist fighters behind a deadly attack on a train.
- [Football diehards and Argentinian retirees protest pension reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/football-diehards-and-argentinian-retirees-protest-pension-reform/): Riot police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to try to disperse stone-throwing protesters.
- [Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/pope-francis-marks-12-years-as-head-of-catholic-church-in-hospital/): The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
- [Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs: How are targeted countries responding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trumps-steel-aluminium-tariffs-how-are-targeted-countries-responding/): Some countries are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs, others are seeking exemptions and are trying to negotiate.
- [Trump electricity stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trump-electricity-stance/): We compare and contrast Trump’s reaction to Canada’s surcharges and his silence on Israel cutting Gaza’s power.
- [Pakistan Rescues 340 Hostages After 30-Hour Jaffar Express Train Siege, "30 Baloch Militants" Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/pakistan-rescues-340-hostages-after-30-hour-jaffar-express-train-siege-30-baloch-militants-killed/): More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants. Pakistan security forces launched a rescue mission Tuesday afternoon after a separatist group bombed a railway track in mountainous southwest […]
- [‘Liberate Kursk...’ Putin Tells Russian Military During First Visit to the Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/liberate-kursk-putin-tells-russian-military-during-first-visit-to-the-region/): Russian President Putin visited Kursk on March 12, and urged forces to ‘liberate’ the region in “shortest possible time’Putin’s visit to Kursk was the first since Ukraine launched its shock counter-offensive last August n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Former Philippines leader Duterte’s ICC case explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/former-philippines-leader-dutertes-icc-case-explained-2/): Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at The Hague for his ICC trial.
- [Trump’s USAID freeze must serve as a wake-up call for Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trumps-usaid-freeze-must-serve-as-a-wake-up-call-for-africa/): Africa’s leaders must stop blaming Trump, address corruption, and end the continent’s reliance on US aid.
- [Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/taiwan-says-tougher-measures-needed-to-counter-chinese-infiltration/): Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Close Aide Makes Big Claim, Says 'She Is Coming Back As Bangladesh PM'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/sheikh-hasinas-close-aide-makes-big-claim-says-she-is-coming-back-as-bangladesh-pm/): Sheikh Hasina’s close aide Rabbi Alam said Bangladesh is “under attack” and that she will return to the country as the Prime Minister again.
- [Brazil Razes Thousands Of Trees In The Amazon Rainforest To Build Road For Climate Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/brazil-razes-thousands-of-trees-in-the-amazon-rainforest-to-build-road-for-climate-summit/): The Amazon rainforest is vital in the fight against climate change. Scientists warn that the new road cutting through the rainforest could have serious consequences on the ecosystem and disrupt the movement of wildlife
- [Russian forces recapture Kursk, raising questions about US-Ukraine cutoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russian-forces-recapture-kursk-raising-questions-about-us-ukraine-cutoff/): Moscow’s military liberated in a week much of the territory Ukraine had held for seven months.
- [Families of Duterte’s drug war victims grieve, seek justice in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/families-of-dutertes-drug-war-victims-grieve-seek-justice-in-philippines/): Families of victims of the deadly police campaign have called on the ICC to go after other officials alongside Duterte.
- [Australia reviews visa of US influencer filmed picking up wombat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/australia-reviews-visa-of-us-influencer-filmed-picking-up-wombat/): Home affairs minister says he can’t wait to ‘see the back of’ content creator who posted video with marsupial.
- [Putin Pushes for Kursk ‘Liberation' in First Visit, Ukraine Hints at Retreat, ‘Runs Out' of ATACMS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/putin-pushes-for-kursk-liberation-in-first-visit-ukraine-hints-at-retreat-runs-out-of-atacms/): Russian President Putin visited the border region of Kursk on March 12 for the first time since Ukraine launched its shock counter-offensive in August. Russian state TV showed Putin dressed in military uniform while visiting a Russian military control centre in Kursk. Putin expressed hope his army was on the brink of “fully liberating” Kursk […]
- [Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war in video message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/duterte-takes-responsibility-for-philippines-drug-war-in-video-message/): Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says ‘I am responsible’ after arrest by International Criminal Court.
- [Injuries, arrests in Argentina as football fans, retirees clash with police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/injuries-arrests-in-argentina-as-football-fans-retirees-clash-with-police/): Riot police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse people protesting pension cuts in Buenos Aires.
- [Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions, appoints ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/canada-announces-plan-to-ease-syria-sanctions-appoints-ambassador/): Ottawa to begin easing unwinding sanctions, as it names its ambassador to Lebanon to serve in a parallel role in Syria.
- [Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/thunder-beat-celtics-to-clinch-nba-playoff-spot/): Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Boston Celtics on the road to cement their status as NBA championship favourites.
- [Man, Seen With Indian-Origin Student Before She Went Missing, Named 'Person Of Interest'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/man-seen-with-indian-origin-student-before-she-went-missing-named-person-of-interest/): US authorities are investigating the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic, and have identified Joshua Riibe as a person of interest.
- [‘People need a break’: DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/people-need-a-break-drc-conflict-reignites-dark-memories-of-congo-wars/): Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops?
- [SpaceX delays flight to retrieve NASA astronauts stuck on space station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/spacex-delays-flight-to-retrieve-nasa-astronauts-stuck-on-space-station/): NASA says it will reattempt launch to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on Friday.
- [Australian F1 GP: Lewis Hamilton itching to make Ferrari debut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/australian-f1-gp-lewis-hamilton-itching-to-make-ferrari-debut/): Lewis Hamilton is primed to make his first F1 race appearance for the famous Italian car manufacturer at Albert Park.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,113](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1113/): These are the key developments on day 1,113 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [How 30-Hour Hostage Situation On Pakistan Train Ended: Passengers Freed, Militants Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/how-30-hour-hostage-situation-on-pakistan-train-ended-passengers-freed-militants-killed/): Hostages on the hijacked Jaffar Express train were freed. The hostage situation resulted in the killing of 28 military personnel who were onboard the train, and 33 militants involved in the act.
- [‘Many will die’: UN aid chief warns of fallout as humanitarian relief cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/many-will-die-un-aid-chief-warns-of-fallout-as-humanitarian-relief-cut/): Funding cuts could mean less help for people in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and many more countries, UN aid chief said.
- [US public souring on Trump’s handling of economy, polls show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/us-public-souring-on-trumps-handling-of-economy-polls-show/): Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s economic management amid stock market turmoil, polls show.
- ['Shahid Afridi Told Me To Convert, My Career Was Destroyed': Pakistani Hindu Cricketer Danish Kaneria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/shahid-afridi-told-me-to-convert-my-career-was-destroyed-pakistani-hindu-cricketer-danish-kaneria/): Raising concerns over the plight of minorities in Pakistan, Danish Kaneria said, “We have faced discrimination, and today, we raised our voices against it.”
- [Massive Protests, Debates Erupt In US Over Pro-Hamas Campus Campaigner Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/massive-protests-debates-erupt-in-us-over-pro-hamas-campus-campaigner-mahmoud-khalils-arrest/): Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has sparked a massive controversy and an online debate, with critics calling it an attack on free speech and authoritarian overreach, while supporters argue it is justified.
- [Hamas welcomes Trump’s pullback from Gaza mass displacement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/hamas-welcomes-trumps-pullback-from-gaza-mass-displacement-plan/): US president says ‘nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza’ during White House meeting.
- [Across Global South, USAID’s demise raises fears of malaria, TB resurgence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/across-global-south-usaids-demise-raises-fears-of-malaria-tb-resurgence/): US President Donald Trump’s administration has abolished 83 percent of aid agency’s humanitarian programmes.
- [Global Trade War On The Cards? Trump Threatens More Tariffs On EU & Canada, Draws Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/global-trade-war-on-the-cards-trump-threatens-more-tariffs-on-eu-canada-draws-retaliation/): Donald Trump said he would impose additional penalties if the EU continues with its counter tariffs plan on some US goods next month.
- [Mark Carney To Be Sworn In As Canada PM Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/mark-carney-to-be-sworn-in-as-canada-pm-tomorrow/): Mark Carney, 59, was overwhelmingly elected new leader of the Liberal Party, winning 86 percent of more than 150,000 votes cast.
- [Michelle Obama, Brother Craig Robinson’s New Podcast Takes Off On YouTube, Talks Life Lessons And Relationships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/michelle-obama-brother-craig-robinsons-new-podcast-takes-off-on-youtube-talks-life-lessons-and-relationships/): Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson have launched a new podcast on YouTube and first two episodes of the podcast series are out on YouTube.
- [BBC ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Not Doing Much For Women Staffers Abused By Ex-Presenter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/bbc-deeply-sorry-for-not-doing-much-for-women-staffers-abused-by-ex-presenter/): The BBC apologized to four ex-employees for not protecting them from Alex Belfield, a former presenter jailed for stalking. The BBC admitted it ignored their warnings.
- [SpaceX Delays ISS Mission To Bring Back Stranded NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/spacex-delays-iss-mission-to-bring-back-stranded-nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore/): SpaceX delayed its Crew-10 launch due to a hydraulic issue, postponing to bring back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
- [Putin Makes Surprise Visit To Kursk, Asks Army To Retake Area From Ukrainian Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/putin-makes-surprise-visit-to-kursk-asks-army-to-retake-area-from-ukrainian-troops/): President Putin visited Russian troops in Kursk, urging them to reclaim territory from Ukraine. Russian forces recaptured areas, capturing 430 Ukrainian soldiers.
- [‘What’s With These Socks’: Donald Trump Pokes Fun At JD Vance In Oval Office Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/whats-with-these-socks-donald-trump-pokes-fun-at-jd-vance-in-oval-office-meeting/): Donald Trump said- during a meeting at the White House- that he was distracted by JD Vance’s cream-colored socks with green shamrocks scattered throughout.
- [Key takeaways from Irish leader Michael Martin’s visit with Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/key-takeaways-from-irish-leader-michael-martins-visit-with-donald-trump/): Trump once again used ‘Palestinian’ as an insult against his rivals, while describing Ireland’s housing crisis as good.
- [Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, representative says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/kuwait-frees-group-of-jailed-americans-representative-says/): Release of prisoners comes amid push by Trump administration to bring home US citizens jailed overseas.
- [Russian PR Victory & Sanctions Relief Or Loss Of Momentum, Will Putin Accept A Ceasefire In Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russian-pr-victory-sanctions-relief-or-loss-of-momentum-will-putin-accept-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine/): The US and Ukraine issued a joint proposal on a 30-day ceasefire following marathon talks in Saudi Arabia, without any explicit mention of security guarantees for Kyiv. The focus has now shifted to Moscow, where President Putin mulls the pros and cons of the ceasefire, from a PR victory of territorial gains in Ukraine to […]
- [Real Madrid beat Atletico in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/real-madrid-beat-atletico-in-champions-league/): Real Madrid beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League; Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance to quarterfinals.
- [DRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/drc-and-m23-rebels-to-begin-direct-talks-next-week-mediator-angola-says/): A spokesperson for DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi said the government had received an invitation for the talks.
- [Trump administration slashes dozens of US environmental protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-administration-slashes-dozens-of-us-environmental-protections/): Trump ally Lee Zeldin says Environmental Protection Agency will eliminate 31 protections for air and water pollution.
- [Duterte says he will shield police, military from drug crackdown fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/duterte-says-he-will-shield-police-military-from-drug-crackdown-fallout/): Rodrigo Duterte said he is “responsible” for the drug crackdown that landed him an ICC arrest warrant.
- [What’s behind Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the ICC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/whats-behind-rodrigo-dutertes-arrest-by-the-icc/): The former Philippine president is facing charges of crimes against humanity over his ‘war on drugs’.
- [Palestinian survivor of Israeli sexual abuse testifies at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/palestinian-survivor-of-israeli-sexual-abuse-testifies-at-un/): Palestinian survivors of Israeli settler sexual abuse testify at the UN in Geneva.
- [Russia claims more gains in Kursk as Ukraine hints at pullback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/russia-claims-more-gains-in-kursk-as-ukraine-hints-at-pullback/): Putin hails advances in Kursk during a rare visit, promising to fully liberate the region from Ukrainian forces soon.
- [Former Philippines leader Duterte’s ICC case explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/former-philippines-leader-dutertes-icc-case-explained/): Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at The Hague for his ICC trial.
- [Hundreds rally outside New York court to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/hundreds-rally-outside-new-york-court-to-demand-release-of-mahmoud-khalil/): Columbia University student’s lawyers ask judge to order his return to New York from immigration detention in Louisiana.
- [US Wants Unconditional Russian Response To Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump Threatens Devastating Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/us-wants-unconditional-russian-response-to-ukraine-ceasefire-trump-threatens-devastating-sanctions/): US President Donald Trump warned Russia of severe financial consequences if it rejects a Ukraine ceasefire. Negotiators headed to Moscow, while Ukrainian President Zelensky expects a strong US response if Russia refuses. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s clear stance and proposed using the 30-day ceasefire to outline security guarantees. Meanwhile, Russia intensified attacks in Kursk, reclaiming five […]
- [‘A rain of rockets and bullets’: Survivors of Pakistan’s train hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/a-rain-of-rockets-and-bullets-survivors-of-pakistans-train-hijacking/): Dozens of separatist Baloch fighters attacked the Jaffar Express passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
- [Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/irans-khamenei-says-nuclear-talks-with-us-wont-lift-sanctions/): Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questions the value of talks.
- [ICC takes custody of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/icc-takes-custody-of-former-philippines-president-rodrigo-duterte/): Duterte will be brought before an ICC judge in The Hague in the coming days for an initial appearance, court says.
- [UK Accuses Russia Of ‘Harassing’ Its Envoy, Expels Diplomat In Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/uk-accuses-russia-of-harassing-its-envoy-expels-diplomat-in-retaliation/): Russia had accused two UK diplomats of spying and gave them 14 days to leave Moscow.
- ['He Seemed Pretty Normal': OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji's Mother Shares Picture From Day Of His Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/he-seemed-pretty-normal-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-mother-shares-picture-from-day-of-his-death/): Suchir Balaji’s mother Poornima Rao alleged that the office of the chief medical examiner saw this video and still concluded that he was depressed and called his death a suicide
- [Iran's Khamenei Says Talks With US 'Will Not Lift Sanctions' As Trump’s Letter Arrives In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/irans-khamenei-says-talks-with-us-will-not-lift-sanctions-as-trumps-letter-arrives-in-tehran/): Iran has officially ruled out direct talks as long as sanctions remain, with President Masoud Pezeshkian vowing that his country “will not bow in humiliation to anyone”
- [Co-Founder Of Illegal File-Sharing Site Pirate Bay, Carl Lundstroem, Dies In Slovenia Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/co-founder-of-illegal-file-sharing-site-pirate-bay-carl-lundstroem-dies-in-slovenia-plane-crash/): Slovenian police said that they found the body of a Swedish citizen but declined to identify that it was Lundstroem.
- [Who are the BLA – the group behind Pakistan’s deadly train hijack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/who-are-the-bla-the-group-behind-pakistans-deadly-train-hijack/): The group’s train attack is the latest in a series of increasingly audacious assaults it has launched.
- [Pakistan says more than 300 hostages rescued from hijacked train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-says-more-than-300-hostages-rescued-from-hijacked-train/): A military spokesperson says the rescue operation has concluded and that all 33 attackers were killed.
- [Mahmoud Khalil’s wife demands release of ‘kidnapped’ husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/mahmoud-khalils-wife-demands-release-of-kidnapped-husband/): The wife of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released a statement calling for her husband’s immediate release.
- [Trump mass layoffs cause uncertainty among federal firefighting workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-mass-layoffs-cause-uncertainty-among-federal-firefighting-workforce/): Experts warn that cuts to the federal firefighting workforce could hamper preparations for this year’s peak fire season.
- [Trump Says Negotiators Heading To Russia 'Right Now' With Ukraine Truce Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/trump-says-negotiators-heading-to-russia-right-now-with-ukraine-truce-proposal/): Trump expressed hope that Putin would agree to the US proposal, which Ukraine has already accepted
- [Balochistan train hijacking: situation still “very complex”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/balochistan-train-hijacking-situation-still-very-complex/): Masood Akhtar, a national security analyst from Pakistan, examines the Balochistan train hijacking and its implications.
- [‘Closest target’: Why is Donald Trump so focused on Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/closest-target-why-is-donald-trump-so-focused-on-canada/): Tariffs and threats to annex Canada fall into Donald Trump’s wider vision for US dominance in the world, experts say.
- [Pakistan Says Jaffar Express Standoff Is Over: 346 Hostages Freed; 30 Baloch Rebels, 28 Soldiers Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-says-jaffar-express-standoff-is-over-346-hostages-freed-30-baloch-rebels-28-soldiers-killed/): Speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to speak to the media, security officials said more than 300 hostages were rescued, and the operation continued. They gave no details about the hostages killed
- [Zelenskyy Says US Will Issue 'Strong' Response If Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/zelenskyy-says-us-will-issue-strong-response-if-russia-rejects-30-day-ceasefire-offer/): The proposal to pause fighting between Russia and Ukraine after more than three years of brutal warfare came after intensive talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Saudi Arabia
- [Deep Dive Into ZIRAB, Baloch Liberation Army’s Shadowy Intelligence Network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/deep-dive-into-zirab-baloch-liberation-armys-shadowy-intelligence-network/):  Comprising researchers, informants, IT experts, data analysts, and investigators, ZIRAB gathers and analyses intelligence to identify targets, plan attacks, and maintain operational security
- ['Hamas Weakened Arab Gaza Plan', Israeli Ships Back On Houthi Radar, Hostage Kin Slam Gaza Power Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/hamas-weakened-arab-gaza-plan-israeli-ships-back-on-houthi-radar-hostage-kin-slam-gaza-power-cut/): The Houthis announced the resumption of attacks on Israeli shipping after Israel blocked aid to Gaza. They warned Israeli vessels in the Red Sea and nearby areas would be targeted until crossings reopen. Hamas praised the Houthis’ actions. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks resumed in Qatar, with Israel considering a US-backed truce plan. The Palestinian Authority criticized […]
- [Record-Breaking Ocean Heat In 2023-24: A One-in-512-Year Event Linked To Global Warming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/record-breaking-ocean-heat-in-2023-24-a-one-in-512-year-event-linked-to-global-warming/): Sea surface temperatures soared to record levels globally between April 2023 and March 2024, surpassing the previous record by almost 0.25°C, intriguing scientists worldwide.
- [Deep Dive Into ZIRAB, Baloch Liberation Army’s Shadowy Intelligence Network | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/deep-dive-into-zirab-baloch-liberation-armys-shadowy-intelligence-network-exclusive/): Comprising researchers, informants, IT experts, data analysts, and investigators, ZIRAB gathers and analyses intelligence to identify targets, plan attacks, and maintain operational security
- [Who Are The Baloch Rebels And What Fuels Their Struggle Against The Pakistani Government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/who-are-the-baloch-rebels-and-what-fuels-their-struggle-against-the-pakistani-government/): The Balochistan Liberation Army seeks independence for Balochistan, a province located in Pakistan’s southwest and bordering Afghanistan to the north and Iran to the west
- [Pakistan separatist fighters release video showing attack on train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/pakistan-separatist-fighters-release-video-showing-attack-on-train/): Video released by Pakistan separatists, the Balochistan Liberation Army, show the moment they attacked a train.
- [Man arrested over North Sea ship collision a Russian national, says owner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/man-arrested-over-north-sea-ship-collision-a-russian-national-says-owner/): British police are investigating the cause behind a crash between a cargo vessel and an anchored US fuel tanker.
- [With an ailing economy, is China a stable global player?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/with-an-ailing-economy-is-china-a-stable-global-player/): Chinese leaders have unveiled their plans to revive the economy during the National People’s Congress.
- [Bank of Canada cuts interest rates, warned country faces ‘new crisis’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/12/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rates-warned-country-faces-new-crisis/): BoC also said it would “proceed carefully with any further changes” to rates given inflationary pressures from tariffs.
- ['Very Good Chance War Can Finally End': Trump Speaks To Putin, Urges Him To Spare Lives Of Ukrainian Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/very-good-chance-war-can-finally-end-trump-speaks-to-putin-urges-him-to-spare-lives-of-ukrainian-soldiers/): Donald Trump said that he spoke to Putin and urged him to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers who are at war with Russia. He also expressed hope that there is a good chance of war coming to end soon.
- [Can global institutions stop Israel’s breach of international law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/can-global-institutions-stop-israels-breach-of-international-law/): Redi Tlhabi talks with a former top UN official on whether international institutions could hold Israel to account.
- [Mahmoud Khalil arrest: A step towards the end of free speech in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/mahmoud-khalil-arrest-a-step-towards-the-end-of-free-speech-in-the-us/): Redi Tlhabi discusses Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest and the larger impact with his lawyer and a Columbia University student
- [Hamas Accepts Proposal To Release US-Israeli Hostage, Bodies Of 4 Other Dual-Nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/hamas-accepts-proposal-to-release-us-israeli-hostage-bodies-of-4-other-dual-nationals/): Alexander was 19 when he was taken from his base on the border with Gaza in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 that sparked the war
- [Russia Ukraine War | Putin Sets Out Conditions For Ukraine Ceasefire | Trump | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/russia-ukraine-war-putin-sets-out-conditions-for-ukraine-ceasefire-trump-world-360-news18/): | Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal: Putin sets tough conditionsThe idea that Trump’s and Putin’s goals are the same, is not true: @lestermunson, Senior fellow, NSI n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canada News | Justin Trudeau Stepping Down, Mark Carney To Be Sworn In As PM Of Canada | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/canada-news-justin-trudeau-stepping-down-mark-carney-to-be-sworn-in-as-pm-of-canada-world-360/): Mark Carney is set to be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister as Justin Trudeau formally steps down after nearly a decade in power.Carney, the new head of the governing Liberal Party, will unveil his cabinet after taking the oath of office in Ottawa. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Tariffs | Trump Defends Tariffs, Drops Threat To Double Levy On Canada Metals | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trump-tariffs-trump-defends-tariffs-drops-threat-to-double-levy-on-canada-metals-world-360/): US President Donald Trump defended his tariff policies as he met the CEOs of America’s biggest companies, including many whose market value has dipped in recent days as recession and inflation fears soured consumer and investor sentiment. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine Building Team To Monitor Potential Ceasefire With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/ukraine-building-team-to-monitor-potential-ceasefire-with-russia/): The Ukraine Foreign Minister said on March 14 that Kyiv has started forming a team to develop ways to monitor any possible ceasfire n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video captures moment Argentinian police shoot photojournalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/video-captures-moment-argentinian-police-shoot-photojournalist/): There are demands for Argentina’s hardline security minister to resign after police shot a photojournalist in the head.
- [MSF warns of ‘rapidly spreading’ outbreak as cholera kills 31 in Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/msf-warns-of-rapidly-spreading-outbreak-as-cholera-kills-31-in-ethiopia/): The charity says the situation has worsened with the arrival of refugees from South Sudan, where thousands are infected.
- [“Secret” talks to displace Palestinians justifies “shame list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/secret-talks-to-displace-palestinians-justifies-shame-list/): The forced displacement of Palestinians is a “red line that should not be crossed,” says professor Tamer Qarmout.
- [What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/what-are-putins-conditions-for-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine/): As Zelenskyy accused Putin of preparing to reject the ceasefire, Trump deemed Putin’s words ‘promising but incomplete’.
- [Hamas ‘ready’ to hand over Israeli captive and four bodies held in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/hamas-ready-to-hand-over-israeli-captive-and-four-bodies-held-in-gaza/): The Palestinian group agrees to resume talks, promising to free Edan Alexander and hand over four captives’ bodies.
- [Indian Premier League 2025: Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals captain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/indian-premier-league-2025-axar-patel-named-delhi-capitals-captain/): India international Axar Patel is the last IPL 2025 captain to be named as Delhi Capitals make belated announcement.
- [Trump Administration To Move Ahead with Mass Layoffs After Agencies Submit Reduction Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trump-administration-to-move-ahead-with-mass-layoffs-after-agencies-submit-reduction-plans/): The layoffs follow two court rulings that ordered agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary employees who had been dismissed in recent weeks, the largest setback to Trump’ cost cutting plans.
- [Formula One: South Africa bids to return F1 to continent – where, when, how](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/formula-one-south-africa-bids-to-return-f1-to-continent-where-when-how/): Al Jazeera looks at the bid to bring Formula One back to the African continent for the first time in 32 years.
- [US, Israel Reach Out To African Nations For Resettlement Of Palestinians From Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-israel-reach-out-to-african-nations-for-resettlement-of-palestinians-from-gaza-report/): Trump had unveiled a plan to permanently re-settle Palestinians from Gaza, proposing US ownership of the territory and develop it as a real estate project, sparking widespread criticism.
- [Tight security as ruling expected in South Korean president’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/tight-security-as-ruling-expected-in-south-korean-presidents-impeachment/): Security is tight around South Korea’s top court where protesters are waiting to hear the final ruling on President Yoon
- [Did Putin’s fatigues signal Russia’s resistance to a ceasefire in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/did-putins-fatigues-signal-russias-resistance-to-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine/): The Russian president, who carefully cultivates his image in the media, dressed in camouflage when visiting Kursk.
- [Trudeau ending tenure as Canada’s PM ‘at his best’ amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trudeau-ending-tenure-as-canadas-pm-at-his-best-amid-trump-threats/): As Justin Trudeau formally steps down, experts say he will be remembered as ‘reassuring’ figure in face of Donald Trump.
- [UN chief visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as hunger fears rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/un-chief-visits-rohingya-refugees-in-bangladesh-as-hunger-fears-rise/): Antonio Guterres’ visit comes after WFP says it may have to halve food vouchers for Rohingya starting next month.
- [Musk’s never been more powerful so why are Tesla shares tanking?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/musks-never-been-more-powerful-so-why-are-tesla-shares-tanking/): Sales of electric vehicles are down as Musk’s involvement in politics becomes a ‘distraction’, experts say.
- [‘Fight Nazis, Not Students’ Protesters Backing Mahmoud Khalil Occupy Trump Tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/fight-nazis-not-students-protesters-backing-mahmoud-khalil-occupy-trump-tower/): Demonstrators gathered at Trump Tower in New York City on March 13 to protest the arrest of a Columbia University studentArrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is in immigration custody in Louisiana n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Zelensky Shares Iftar With Muslim Ukrainian Soldiers As His Approval rating Rises to 72%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/zelensky-shares-iftar-with-muslim-ukrainian-soldiers-as-his-approval-rating-rises-to-72/): Ukrainian President Zelensky shared Iftar with Ukrainian Muslim soldiers in Kyiv on March 13 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Influencer Leaves Australia After Backlash Over Snatching Baby Wombat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-influencer-leaves-australia-after-backlash-over-snatching-baby-wombat/): US influencer Sam Jones faced backlash and deportation after posting a video of her taking a baby wombat from its mother.
- [Alcaraz’s Indian Wells three-peat bid on track with Draper next up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/alcarazs-indian-wells-three-peat-bid-on-track-with-draper-next-up/): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Francisco Cerundolo to set up semifinal meeting with Jack Draper at Indian Wells.
- [Rashford named in Tuchel’s first England squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/rashford-named-in-tuchels-first-england-squad/): England manager Thomas Tuchel recalls forward Marcus Rashford to international fold – a year after his last appearance.
- [Piyush Goyal Holds 'Forward Looking' Talks With US Trade Representative On Bilateral Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/piyush-goyal-holds-forward-looking-talks-with-us-trade-representative-on-bilateral-trade-deal/): US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement by this year by cutting tariffs.
- [Trump is criminalising “all those who stand up for Palestinian rights”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trump-is-criminalising-all-those-who-stand-up-for-palestinian-rights/): Stefani Fox says the Trump administration is using their movement as an excuse to dismantle civil rights.
- [South Asia erupts in colour for vibrant Holi celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/south-asia-erupts-in-colour-for-vibrant-holi-celebrations/): Millions mark Holi by hurling coloured powders, dancing in streets and feasting on festive delicacies across South Asia.
- [South Sudan’s rising violence in “polarised regional environment”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/south-sudans-rising-violence-in-polarised-regional-environment/): Alan Boswell of the International Crisis Group unpacks South Sudan’s escalating violence, who’s behind it, and what’s ne
- [Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/russia-china-call-on-us-to-drop-iran-sanctions-restart-nuclear-talks/): Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending ‘unlawful’ US sanctions.
- [US Judges Block Mass Layoffs, Order Trump Administration To Rehire Thousands Of Fired Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-judges-block-mass-layoffs-order-trump-administration-to-rehire-thousands-of-fired-workers/): The back-to-back rulings were the most significant blow yet to the effort by Trump and top adviser Elon Musk to drastically shrink the federal bureaucracy, which included firing 24,000 workers.
- [Chicago Cubs player swaps baseball bat for samurai sword](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/chicago-cubs-player-swaps-baseball-bat-for-samurai-sword/): Watch as Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki slices baseballs in half as he practices his swing with a samurai sword.
- [Philippines’ ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte to make first ICC appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/philippines-ex-leader-rodrigo-duterte-to-make-first-icc-appearance/): Judges in The Hague will inform the former president of the crimes against humanity he is accused of having committed.
- [US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-israel-want-to-displace-palestinians-from-gaza-to-east-africa-report/): Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.
- [‘Surrender or Die...’ Putin’s Warning to Ukrainian Forces 'Trapped' in Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/surrender-or-die-putins-warning-to-ukrainian-forces-trapped-in-kursk/): President Putin said on March 14 that Russia had trapped the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in its Kursk regionPutin said Kyiv’s soldiers were cut off inside the invasion zone and would have to “surrender or die” ‘if a blockade occurs n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Can You Stay Indefinitely In US With A Green Card? Here's What JD Vance Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/can-you-stay-indefinitely-in-us-with-a-green-card-heres-what-jd-vance-says/): Vance said there would be an increase in the deportations of student visa holders after the arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Trump has vowed to deport pro-Palestinian agitators.
- [Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/iran-russia-china-discuss-tehrans-nuclear-programme-at-beijing-meeting/): Meeting between top diplomats signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.
- [Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/passengers-evacuate-after-american-airlines-plane-catches-fire-in-denver/): Twelve passengers treated for minor injuries after airliner’s engine catches fire on landing.
- [Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithm from Elon Musk’s X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/meta-to-test-community-notes-using-algorithm-from-elon-musks-x/): Tech giant says it expects new feature to be ‘less biased’ than previous third-party fact-checking program.
- [Video Of New Zealand PM Luxon, A 'Big Fan Of India', Playing With Colours Resurfaces On Holi | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/video-of-new-zealand-pm-luxon-a-big-fan-of-india-playing-with-colours-resurfaces-on-holi-watch/): The video of the New Zealand PM throwing colour on the crowd using a cloud gulal cylinder on the count of 3…2…1 is surfacing on the internet.
- [EU parliament rocked by corruption investigation linked to China’s Huawei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/eu-parliament-rocked-by-corruption-investigation-linked-to-chinas-huawei/): Belgian authorities announce arrests of several people in connection with alleged bribery within the parliament.
- [Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/pentagon-considering-military-options-for-panama-canal-access-report/): Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.
- [Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/columbia-university-punishes-pro-palestine-students-who-occupied-building/): An unknown number of student protesters were suspended from campus, expelled or had their degrees revoked.
- [Arab leaders discussion with US envoy on Gaza,“late [but] important”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/arab-leaders-discussion-with-us-envoy-on-gazalate-but-important/): Talks in Doha between Arab leaders and US envoy
- [Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/is-trump-trying-to-pull-putin-away-from-china-and-can-it-work/): Observers say Trump wants to pull off a ‘reverse Nixon’ by deepening ties with Russia, but is that even possible?
- [Sunita Williams Likely To Leave Space Station On March 19 As NASA, SpaceX Plan Crew-10 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/sunita-williams-likely-to-leave-space-station-on-march-19-as-nasa-spacex-plan-crew-10-mission/): Earlier on Thursday, the mission managers decided to wave off a launch attempt due to high winds and precipitation forecasted in the flight path of Dragon.
- [Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Partly Allow Birthright Citizenship Restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-partly-allow-birthright-citizenship-restrictions/): The order currently is blocked nationwide. Three federal appeals courts have rejected the administration’s pleas, including one in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
- ['US Needs Greenland': Trump Tells NATO Chief, Says 'Necessary For International Security'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-needs-greenland-trump-tells-nato-chief-says-necessary-for-international-security/): Trump has made U.S. annexation of Greenland a major talking point since he took office on January 20.
- [‘Unexpected’ rate of sea level rise in 2024: NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/unexpected-rate-of-sea-level-rise-in-2024-nasa/): Earth’s oceans rose faster than expected last year as the world experienced its hottest year on record, NASA says.
- [7 Cartel Leaders Extradited From Colombia To US, Kash Patel Says: ‘If You Harm Americans, FBI Will…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/7-cartel-leaders-extradited-from-colombia-to-us-kash-patel-says-if-you-harm-americans-fbi-will/): The individuals are accused of sending thousands of kilos of drugs to the US southern border.
- [Putin Doesn’t Want Ukraine Ceasefire, But He Is ‘Scared To Tell Donald Trump’: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/putin-doesnt-want-ukraine-ceasefire-but-he-is-scared-to-tell-donald-trump-zelenskyy/): Russia-Ukraine War: Zelenskyy accused Putin of “actually preparing a refusal” but claimed he was “afraid to say directly to President Trump that he wants to continue this war”.
- [US stock market tumbles again as Trump threatens tariffs on wine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-stock-market-tumbles-again-as-trump-threatens-tariffs-on-wine/): Benchmark S&P 500 falls 1.39 percent, dragging index more than 10 percent below its February peak.
- [Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/greenland-pm-calls-for-tougher-rejection-of-trumps-plan-to-take-island/): Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede says ‘disrespect’ for Greenland must stop as US president says he wants island.
- [Putin Thanks Trump, PM Modi For ‘Addressing’ Ukraine Conflict: ‘It's All For A Noble Cause…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/putin-thanks-trump-pm-modi-for-addressing-ukraine-conflict-its-all-for-a-noble-cause/): Vladimir Putin On Ukraine War: The comments come as the United States called for Russia to agree to the ceasefire proposal without any conditions.
- [Nearly 100 Arrested In Trump Tower Protest Against Palestinian Activist's Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/nearly-100-arrested-in-trump-tower-protest-against-palestinian-activists-detention/): Chants of “Free Mahmoud Khalil” were shouted by the protestors. They also unfurled banners that read “Never Again for Anyone” and “Jews Say Do Not Comply”.
- [Italy’s Naples Hit By Strongest Earthquake In 40 Years, Scared Residents Camp Outdoors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/italys-naples-hit-by-strongest-earthquake-in-40-years-scared-residents-camp-outdoors/): Italy Earthquake: The quake, which was followed by several much smaller tremors, was the biggest to hit the Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) area in southern Italy for 10 months.
- [Plane Catches Fire At Denver Airport, Terrified Passengers Seen Standing On Wing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/plane-catches-fire-at-denver-airport-terrified-passengers-seen-standing-on-wing-video/): Denver Airport Fire: The fire broke out on the plane parked at Gate C38, sending plumes of black smoke into the air.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,114](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1114/): These are the key developments on day 1,114 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Not Jewish Anymore' Trump Attacks 'Palestinian' Chuck Schumer At Oval Office Meeting with Irish PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/not-jewish-anymore-trump-attacks-palestinian-chuck-schumer-at-oval-office-meeting-with-irish-pm/): Jewish and Muslim organizations both slammed US President Donald Trump for using the term “Palestinian” as a slur in an attack on the country’s highest-ranking elected Jewish official.In comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is “not Jewish anymore, he’s a Palestinian”. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Arrests at Trump Tower as Mahmoud Khalil demonstrations continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/arrests-at-trump-tower-as-mahmoud-khalil-demonstrations-continue/): Outrage continues to grow as Trump administration tries to deport US permanent resident over pro-Palestine protests.
- [What were Israel’s ‘genocidal acts’ against reproductive health in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/what-were-israels-genocidal-acts-against-reproductive-health-in-gaza/): UN investigators have accused Israel of committing “genocidal acts” by targeting women’s health facilities in Gaza.
- [Could the Ukraine war be nearing an end?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/could-the-ukraine-war-be-nearing-an-end/): President Trump’s diplomatic drive puts pressure on Kyiv and Moscow.
- [UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/unicef-says-12-million-at-risk-of-sexual-violence-as-sudan-crisis-deepens/): UN Security Council meets to discuss war’s toll on children as MSF secretary-general slams ‘hollow’ ceasefire calls.
- [Jewish activists protest at Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/jewish-activists-protest-at-trump-tower-in-support-of-mahmoud-khalil/): Dozens of activists occupied Trump Tower in New York City to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
- [What is happening with talks between Israel, the US and Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/what-is-happening-with-talks-between-israel-the-us-and-hamas/): Talks for extending ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continue amid backlash over US envoy’s direct engagement.
- [Actor Khalid Abdalla concerned about eroding protest rights in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/actor-khalid-abdalla-concerned-about-eroding-protest-rights-in-uk/): British actor Khalid Abdalla has told Al Jazeera he is concerned about the erosion of the right to protest.
- [Elon Musk wants to use AI to run US gov’t, but experts say ‘very bad’ idea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/elon-musk-wants-to-use-ai-to-run-us-govt-but-experts-say-very-bad-idea/): Gov’t use of AI can go wrong in many ways, experts say, including lack of transparency on how tools are trained.
- [J&K Youths Rescued From Cybercrime Hub In Myanmar Reveal Conspiracy To Dent Indian Economy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/jk-youths-rescued-from-cybercrime-hub-in-myanmar-reveal-conspiracy-to-dent-indian-economy-exclusive/): News18 spoke to two of the youths, Irshad and Faraz, who revealed startling details about the nefarious agenda of these scammers with the involvement of Chinese and Pakistani operatives
- [End Of An Era: Donatella Versace Bids Farewell To Fashion House She Reinvented](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/end-of-an-era-donatella-versace-bids-farewell-to-fashion-house-she-reinvented/): Donatella Versace departed as the creative director of Versace, a luxury label her brother Gianni invented.
- [Putin says he is open to Ukraine ceasefire, but with conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/putin-says-he-is-open-to-ukraine-ceasefire-but-with-conditions/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supports “proposals to end hostilities” with Ukraine, but with conditions.
- [Syria’s interim leader signs constitutional declaration, hails a new future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/syrias-interim-leader-signs-constitutional-declaration-hails-a-new-future/): Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a constitutional declaration, saying it will shape a new future.
- [Russia’s Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but voices doubts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russias-putin-backs-idea-of-ukraine-ceasefire-but-voices-doubts/): Russian president indicates insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.
- [‘Promising But Not Complete’: Trump Reacts To Putin's Remark On Ukraine Ceasefire Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/promising-but-not-complete-trump-reacts-to-putins-remark-on-ukraine-ceasefire-plan/): Russian President Vladimir Putin sought answers to ‘serious questions’ on the Ukraine ceasefire proposal from US counterpart Donald Trump.
- [‘I Think It Will Happen’: Donald Trump Says US Would Annex Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/i-think-it-will-happen-donald-trump-says-us-would-annex-greenland/): Donald Trump made the statement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte beside him.
- [Armenia and Azerbaijan finalise draft peace deal to resolve conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/armenia-and-azerbaijan-finalise-draft-peace-deal-to-resolve-conflict/): Peace talks progress after Azerbaijan’s recapture of Karabakh, pushing towards a treaty to end decades-long hostilities.
- [South Sudan: surge in violence pushes country to “precipice”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/south-sudan-surge-in-violence-pushes-country-to-precipice/): Nyagoah Tut Pur of Human Rights Watch analyses the recent surge in violence in South Sudan.
- [Trump vows 200% retaliatory tariff on European wine and spirits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trump-vows-200-retaliatory-tariff-on-european-wine-and-spirits/): Warning comes after EU announced retaliatory tariffs on $28bn of US goods in response to US levies on steel, aluminium.
- [Donald Trump’s Family Plans To Acquire Stake In Crypto Exchange Binance: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/donald-trumps-family-plans-to-acquire-stake-in-crypto-exchange-binance-report/): Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has pushed for clemency from Trump and was in prison for violating anti-money-laundering requirements.
- [Putin Says Ukraine Ceasefire Plan Has ‘Nuances’, Wants Trump To Answer ‘Serious Questions’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/putin-says-ukraine-ceasefire-plan-has-nuances-wants-trump-to-answer-serious-questions/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that his nation is ‘in favour’ of a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war, but ‘there are nuances’ and said that the US should hold ceasefire discussions with Russia and wanted American counterpart Donald Trump to play a role.
- [Satellite photos show Gaza darkened by Israeli power restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/satellite-photos-show-gaza-darkened-by-israeli-power-restrictions/): Satellite photos from NASA show the widespread impact of Israel’s electricity and fuel cutoffs to Gaza.
- [My Hijab, My Choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/my-hijab-my-choice/): Five British women share their personal experiences of suffering discrimination in the UK because they wear the hijab.
- [Dr Hussam Abu Safiya’s lawyer reveals abuse he faces in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/dr-hussam-abu-safiyas-lawyer-reveals-abuse-he-faces-in-israeli-prison/): Dr Hussam Abu Safiya’s lawyer reveals the abuse and degrading treatment he faces in Israeli prison.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa signs temporary constitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/syrias-al-sharaa-signs-temporary-constitution/): President hails ‘new history’ as he signs document while Israel launches air attack on Damascus.
- [Russia’s Kursk ‘Win’ As US Presents Ukraine Ceasefire Plan To Putin, Zelensky Urges "Pressure"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/russias-kursk-win-as-us-presents-ukraine-ceasefire-plan-to-putin-zelensky-urges-pressure/): Russia claimed a major battlefield victory as Putin dismissed a Ukraine-US ceasefire proposal. Moscow said it had recaptured Sudzha, the largest town in Kursk seized by Kyiv last year. Putin, visiting Kursk in battle fatigues, urged full liberation of remaining areas. Russian aide Yuri Ushakov rejected the ceasefire as a “temporary respite” for Ukraine. Meanwhile, […]
- [Blood Moon Rising: Rare Total Lunar Eclipse To Paint The Sky Red](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/blood-moon-rising-rare-total-lunar-eclipse-to-paint-the-sky-red/): This is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022. Another lunar eclipse is scheduled for September this year.
- [Measles Cases In Europe & Central Asia Doubled Last Year, Reaching Highest Level Since 1997](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/measles-cases-in-europe-central-asia-doubled-last-year-reaching-highest-level-since-1997/): UN health experts said Romania had the most measles infections, at more than 30,000, followed by Kazakhstan, which reported 28,147 people with measles
- [‘The Time Has Come’: Poland Tells US To Send Nukes Amid Russian Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/the-time-has-come-poland-tells-us-to-send-nukes-amid-russian-threat/): Polish Prime Minister Tusk, however, urged that the President be discreet regarding such aspirations and convey such messages diplomatically.
- [The Palestinians Israel displaces in the West Bank have nowhere to go](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/the-palestinians-israel-displaces-in-the-west-bank-have-nowhere-to-go/): Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are anxious about the future as Israel steps up aggression against refugee camps.
- [Qatar begins supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/qatar-begins-supplying-natural-gas-to-syria-through-jordan/): Qatar will provide 400 megawatts of electricity daily to Syria, where authorities have struggled with power generation.
- [Porn Star Bonnie Blue Eyes 'Barely Legal Girls' On Spring Break For New Sex Stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/porn-star-bonnie-blue-eyes-barely-legal-girls-on-spring-break-for-new-sex-stunt/): Blue is currently in Cancun, Mexico, for Spring Break, where she has already courted controversy for partying with young college students
- [Italy Earth Quake | Earthquake Today: 4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Italy’s Naples | N18G | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/italy-earth-quake-earthquake-today-4-4-magnitude-quake-rattles-italys-naples-n18g-news18/): Earthquake today: A 4.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the Italian city, Naples, at 1:25 am (local time) on Thursday, March 13, sending terrified tourists running into the streets. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel Claims Strike On 'Palestinian Islamic Jihad Command Centre’ In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/israel-claims-strike-on-palestinian-islamic-jihad-command-centre-in-syria/): Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian capital Damascus on March 13The Israeli army said it targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad command centre n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Quetta As Baloch Rebels Say Jaffar Express Standoff Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/pm-shehbaz-sharif-visits-quetta-as-baloch-rebels-say-jaffar-express-standoff-continues/): Pakistan PM Sharif had said that the nation’s resolve would not be shaken due to the train hijacking as Baloch rebels said it continued operations against the state.
- [Southern Africa regional bloc to withdraw troops from DRC amid M23 advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/southern-africa-regional-bloc-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-amid-m23-advance/): The SADC mission that has suffered losses this year will conduct a ‘phased withdrawal’ of its troops.
- [Argentina football fans join pensioners facing protest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/argentina-football-fans-join-pensioners-facing-protest-crackdown/): Football fans in Argentina have joined pensioners in weekly protests against government funding cuts.
- [Several Terrorists Killed As TTP Launches Suicide Attack Near Pakistan's Military Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/several-terrorists-killed-as-ttp-launches-suicide-attack-near-pakistans-military-base/): The TTP launched a large-scale assault, with a suicide bomber detonating explosives inside the military compound
- [11 Injured After 4.4-magnitude Earthquake Strikes Italy’s Naples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/11-injured-after-4-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-italys-naples/): The earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded around the Phlegraean Fields, a vast region of ancient volcanoes spanning a large part of the Naples metropolitan area.
- [Trump Threatens To Impose 200% Tariff On Wine, Champagne From France, EU Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/13/trump-threatens-to-impose-200-tariff-on-wine-champagne-from-france-eu-nations/): Trump has launched trade wars against competitors and partners alike since taking office, wielding tariffs as a tool to pressure countries on commerce and other policy issues.
- [‘Lying’ Putin Is ‘Plotting New Attack’ , Zelensky Warns As Starmer Calls For ‘Guns To Fall Silent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/lying-putin-is-plotting-new-attack-zelensky-warns-as-starmer-calls-for-guns-to-fall-silent/): VLADIMIR Putin is lying about wanting a ceasefire and is plotting a fresh attack on Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.Zelensky joined dozens of fellow leaders on a virtual call hosted by Keir Starmer today as the UK prime minister called for the “guns to fall silent” in Ukraine. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga preview: Teams, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-laliga-preview-teams-how-to-follow-stream/): Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League.
- [Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/ailing-pope-francis-works-on-signature-reform-from-hospital-as-he-recovers/): The pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia.
- [Serbia Protest  | Thousands Protest Against Serbian Govt In Belgrade | Belgrade | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/serbia-protest-thousands-protest-against-serbian-govt-in-belgrade-belgrade-news18-n18g/): Tens of thousands of people swarmed the streets in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Friday, staging a joyful prelude to a major anti-government rally on the weekend and dealing a blow to populist President Aleksandar Vucic. : AP News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [WPL 2025 final: Mumbai Indians claim second title as Delhi Capitals despair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/wpl-2025-final-mumbai-indians-claim-second-title-as-delhi-capitals-despair/): Delhi lose third straight final as Mumbai wins by eight runs.
- [US launches major air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen; At least 9 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-launches-major-air-strikes-on-houthi-targets-in-yemen-at-least-9-killed/): President Trump warns Houthis, promises intensified action as US strikes escalate in Yemen.
- [Canada's 'Nuclear Weapon' Amid Donald Trump's Tariff War: 'Ban Pornhub In US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/canadas-nuclear-weapon-amid-donald-trumps-tariff-war-ban-pornhub-in-us/): A comedian has suggested to ban Pornhub in the US — the most-visited website in the country — in response to Donald Trump’s trade war.
- [Zelensky Calls Territory Issue “Complicated”, Slams “liar” Putin as UK Seeks Pressure on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/zelensky-calls-territory-issue-complicated-slams-liar-putin-as-uk-seeks-pressure-on-russia/): Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of delaying a ceasefire to gain a stronger battlefield position. He claimed Putin opposed Trump’s peace proposal and urged Western allies to define clear security guarantees, including troop deployment in Ukraine. Meanwhile, British PM Keir Starmer led a “coalition of the willing,” emphasizing military support for Ukraine. He warned that […]
- [Israel kills at least nine Palestinians, including journalists, in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/israel-kills-at-least-nine-palestinians-including-journalists-in-gaza/): The attack targets a relief team in the north of the enclave that was accompanied by journalists and photographers.
- [Deadly storms kill at least 17 across three US states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/deadly-storms-kill-at-least-17-across-three-us-states/): Eleven people are dead in Missouri, and Arkansas declares a state of emergency after three killed.
- [At least 11 people dead in Pakistan after military raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/at-least-11-people-dead-in-pakistan-after-military-raids/): The raids take place in the Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan.
- [At Least 14 Dead, Dozens Injured As Violent Tornadoes Sweep Through Central US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/at-least-14-dead-dozens-injured-as-violent-tornadoes-sweep-through-central-us/): Wayne County in Missouri recorded six deaths, Ozark County reported three, while Butler and Jefferson counties each recorded one. Meanwhile, Arkansas reported three fatalities
- [JD Vance Admits Elon Musk Made 'Mistakes' With Mass Firings Of US Government Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/jd-vance-admits-elon-musk-made-mistakes-with-mass-firings-of-us-government-employees/): Musk, who has been leading President Donald Trump’s effort to shrink the federal workforce, has justified the cuts by claiming that many government employees do little or no work.
- [UN Chief Guterres Says There Is 'Disturbing Rise In Anti-Muslim Bigotry'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/un-chief-guterres-says-there-is-disturbing-rise-in-anti-muslim-bigotry/): Rights advocates have for years raised concerns about stigma faced by Muslims and Arabs because of how some people conflate those communities with Islamist militant groups.
- [Syrians mark revolution anniversary with roses, songs and tight security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/syrians-mark-revolution-anniversary-with-roses-songs-and-tight-security/): Syrian flags and revolutionary songs fill the streets on a day of celebrating hope and sacrifice.
- [Meet The 2 Indian-Origin Women Who Are Now Part Of New Canada Cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/meet-the-2-indian-origin-women-who-are-now-part-of-new-canada-cabinet/): Mark Carney, a Liberal Party member and former central banker, was sworn in as Prime Minister alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry on Friday at a ceremony.
- [Russia, Ukraine Rain Drones, Moscow ‘Retakes’ Kursk Villages, ‘Embarrassed By Trump’ Americans Join…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/russia-ukraine-rain-drones-moscow-retakes-kursk-villages-embarrassed-by-trump-americans-join/): Ukraine and Russia attacked each other with a barrage of drones on March 15, as per AFP and local media reportsKyiv said it had downed 130 Iranian-made drones launched by Russia across the country n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Who Was William McKinley? Ex-US President aka ‘Tariff King’ Who ‘Inspired’ Donald Trump’s Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/who-was-william-mckinley-ex-us-president-aka-tariff-king-who-inspired-donald-trumps-trade-war/): US president Donald Trump has often remarked about a long forgotten American President from the late 19th century, the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. McKinley was a politician from Ohio and was President between 1897 and 1901 when he was assassinated. He was a largely forgotten leader until Trump returned to the […]
- [Angry Canadians Get Their 'Elbows Up' In Face Of Trump's Annexation, Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/angry-canadians-get-their-elbows-up-in-face-of-trumps-annexation-tariff-threats/): Canadians are rallying for their country and seeing a resurgence in nationalism, as Canada-U.S. relations top the list of issues preoccupying residents, according to recent polls.
- [UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/uks-starmer-says-coalition-to-beef-up-ukraine-security-in-any-peace-deal/): British PM Starmer highlights ‘robust’ security plans for Ukraine, proposing deployment in case of a peace deal.
- [Ahmed al-Sharaa is “inheriting a nightmare situation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/ahmed-al-sharaa-is-inheriting-a-nightmare-situation/): “Remember, scholars were saying Syria was on the verge of becoming a failed state.”
- [Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/huge-power-outage-in-cuba-leaves-millions-in-darkness/): Latest grid collapse follows a string of nationwide blackouts in recent months.
- [Baloch Rebels Say ‘Killed 214’ As Pakistan Army Reveals Op That Ended Train Siege, Links India To…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/baloch-rebels-say-killed-214-as-pakistan-army-reveals-op-that-ended-train-siege-links-india-to/): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for the train hijacking in Pakistan, on March 15, claimed they killed 214 hostages, reported ReutersThe group did not provide any evidence to back their claim as the Pakistan Army maintained it killed 33 militants and had rescued 354 hostagesThe Pakistan Army’s spokesperson also said that there […]
- [Donald Trump Says His Promise To End Russia-Ukraine War In 24 Hours Was 'A Bit Sarcastic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/donald-trump-says-his-promise-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-in-24-hours-was-a-bit-sarcastic/): US President Donald Trump in his second term, acknowledged his past claims while his administration continues to seek a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
- [Thousands join antigovernment protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/thousands-join-antigovernment-protest-in-serbias-capital-belgrade/): Protests began after 15 people killed in November’s Novi Sad railway station roof collapse.
- [US-South Africa relationship “damaged” over Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-south-africa-relationship-damaged-over-israels-war/): Analyst Sandile Swana says the US-South Africa dispute stems from South Africa’s backing of the ICJ case against Israel.
- [Trump administration mulls new travel ban that could hit dozens of nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/trump-administration-mulls-new-travel-ban-that-could-hit-dozens-of-nations/): The travel ban could affect more than 40 countries, far beyond the restrictions set in Trump’s first term.
- [Serving Burned Hot Coffee To Delivery Driver Costs Starbucks $50 Million: Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/serving-burned-hot-coffee-to-delivery-driver-costs-starbucks-50-million-heres-what-happened/): The lawsuit is reminiscent of a famous 1994 lawsuit against McDonald’s in which a woman spilled hot coffee on her lap and suffered third-degree burns
- [Mahmoud Khalil, Pro-Palestine Student Who Led Anti-Israel Protest, Arrested; Columbia Journalism School Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/mahmoud-khalil-pro-palestine-student-who-led-anti-israel-protest-arrested-columbia-journalism-school-reacts/): Donald Trump had vowed to crack down on the students who were involved in “pro-Hamas protests” on the university campuses in the United States.
- [Gaza’s silent epidemic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/gazas-silent-epidemic/): Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita and has been rendered incapable of taking care of them.
- [‘Deputy Caliph' of IS Killed in Iraq, US Shows Abu Khadija in ‘Suicide Vest,' Trump Praises Op](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/deputy-caliph-of-is-killed-in-iraq-us-shows-abu-khadija-in-suicide-vest-trump-praises-op/): A senior Islamic State leader, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, also known as Abu Khadija, was killed in an Iraqi intelligence operation with US-led coalition support. The airstrike took place on March 13 in Iraq’s Anbar province. Rufayi, considered IS’s deputy caliph, oversaw foreign operations and financing. US President Donald Trump praised the operation, confirming his […]
- [Zelenskyy Denies Trump's Claim That Ukrainian Troops Encircled In Russia's Kursk Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/zelenskyy-denies-trumps-claim-that-ukrainian-troops-encircled-in-russias-kursk-region/): Zelenskyy denied Saturday any “encirclement” of his troops by Moscow’s forces in Russia’s Kursk region, a day after US President Donald Trump made the claim.
- [US Influencer Apologises For Snatching Baby Wombat In Australia: 'Was A Snap Judgement'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-influencer-apologises-for-snatching-baby-wombat-in-australia-was-a-snap-judgement/): Australian authorities had threatened Sam Jones with deportation after she posted a video on her Instagram account of her running with a wombat joey in her hands from its mother.
- [US Expels South Africa's Ambassador, Calls Him 'Race-Baiting' America Hater](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-expels-south-africas-ambassador-calls-him-race-baiting-america-hater/): Ties between the United States and South Africa have deteriorated since Trump cut U.S. financial aid to the country, citing disapproval of its land policy
- [Humans On Mars By 2029? Elon Musk Announces SpaceX's Mission With Deadline For Red Planet Landings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/humans-on-mars-by-2029-elon-musk-announces-spacexs-mission-with-deadline-for-red-planet-landings/): Elon Musk has announced Mars mission that will set off next year, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus.
- [Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/acute-child-malnutrition-in-northern-gaza-doubles-in-one-month-unicef-says/): UNICEF warns malnutrition crisis worsens across Gaza, with dramatic rises in affected children under two and under five.
- [Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/rival-rallies-erupt-in-south-korea-before-ruling-on-presidents-impeachment/): Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea’s capital ahead of a court ruling.
- [NASA Sends Crew On SpaceX’s Falcon-9 To Rescue, Replace Astronauts Stranded At ISS | Sunita Williams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/nasa-sends-crew-on-spacexs-falcon-9-to-rescue-replace-astronauts-stranded-at-iss-sunita-williams/): The replacements for two NASA astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station 9ISS) for nine months launched on March 14, paving the way for the pair’s long-awaited return.SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7.03pm ET (11.03pm GMT) in Florida carrying the four astronauts who will take over from Butch Wilmore and […]
- [Pope Francis, Still In Hospital, Starts New Process For Catholic Reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/pope-francis-still-in-hospital-starts-new-process-for-catholic-reforms/): Pope Francis has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops, a signature initiative of his 12-year papacy
- [Iran Using Drones And Mobile Apps To Track Whether Women Are Wearing Hijab Or Not](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/iran-using-drones-and-mobile-apps-to-track-whether-women-are-wearing-hijab-or-not/): Iran is reportedly using a mobile phone app called ‘Nazer’, which allows the public to report women who are not wearing a hijab in vehicles
- [South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/south-africa-committed-to-us-ties-after-regrettable-expulsion-of-envoy/): US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and President Trump.
- [Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/why-are-caribbean-leaders-fighting-trump-to-keep-cuban-doctors/): Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis.
- [‘Unbelievable’ Trump Reasserts Kursk Ukrainian Troops ‘Encircled’, Says ‘Putin Will Make…’ | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/unbelievable-trump-reasserts-kursk-ukrainian-troops-encircled-says-putin-will-make-russia/): US President Donald Trump on March 14 said that he sees good news coming out of Russia, as he pushes Moscow and Ukraine to end the warSeparately, Trump reiterated that he has urged Putin to spare the lives of the Ukrainian troops that have been “ encircled “ by the Russian forces in Kursk 0:00 […]
- [US President Donald Trump Orders Clean Up Of Federal Buildings In Washington D.C. | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-president-donald-trump-orders-clean-up-of-federal-buildings-in-washington-d-c-pm-modi-news18/): US President Donald Trump has ordered a cleanup of Washington, D.C., stating that he did not want Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other visiting world leaders to see tents and graffiti near federal buildings. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Making Fun Of Spouse Not A Flex': JD Vance’s 'She Has To Smile' Remark On Wife Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/making-fun-of-spouse-not-a-flex-jd-vances-she-has-to-smile-remark-on-wife-sparks-row/): The comment was made during a public event in Michigan, and a video of Vance’s remark has since gone viral on the social media platform X
- [Syria: An eruption of violence and a misinformation crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/syria-an-eruption-of-violence-and-a-misinformation-crisis/): The Listening Post analyses Syria’s past week of violence, vengeance & disinformation.
- [US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-sanctions-thailands-officials-over-deportation-of-uighurs-to-china/): Thailand defends last month’s decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
- [Elon Musk Has Video Proof That Barack Obama Would Like DOGE Steps Against ‘Stupid Spending’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/elon-musk-has-video-proof-that-barack-obama-would-like-doge-steps-against-stupid-spending/): Elon Musk Shares Barack Obama Video: In the video, Barack Obama reflected on the importance of making tough budget decisions as he said that reducing the deficit requires cutting back on programs that many people care about.
- [Ranjani Srinivasan Case: What Is Self-Deportation? How Is It Different From Voluntary Departure? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/ranjani-srinivasan-case-what-is-self-deportation-how-is-it-different-from-voluntary-departure-explained/): Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan left the US voluntarily through the ‘CBS Home’ app amid a crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters. However, the US also has a provision for ‘voluntary departure’.
- [Marco Rubio Says There Is No 'Military Solution' To Ukraine War: 'Only Way It Can End Is...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/marco-rubio-says-there-is-no-military-solution-to-ukraine-war-only-way-it-can-end-is/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that both Russia and Ukraine have to get to the negotiating table to end the war.
- [‘Keep The Pressure On Putin’: UK’s Starmer To Global Leaders Over Ceasefire In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/keep-the-pressure-on-putin-uks-starmer-to-global-leaders-over-ceasefire-in-ukraine/): The call is expected to delve into how countries can help Ukraine militarily and financially as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission.
- [‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/inch-by-inch-myanmar-rebels-close-in-on-key-military-base-in-chin-state/): Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
- [Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/can-an-aspirin-a-day-keep-cancer-at-bay/): A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Trump Takes Credit For Killing ISIS Leader In Iraq, Indian Student Self-Deports & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/news18-afternoon-digest-trump-takes-credit-for-killing-isis-leader-in-iraq-indian-student-self-deports-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: India Slams Pakistan For ‘Unjustified’ Reference To Jammu & Kashmir In UNGA, Elderly Couple In Bengaluru Dragged, Kicked By Daughter-In-Law & Children, and BCCI Backs Rohit Sharma As Captain For England Test Series
- ['Didn't Want PM Modi, Other Leaders to See Tents, Potholes': Trump On Washington DC Cleanup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/didnt-want-pm-modi-other-leaders-to-see-tents-potholes-trump-on-washington-dc-cleanup/): In his remarks at the Department of Justice, Trump said he wanted to build a cleaner and crime-free capital. Trump hosted PM Modi, French President Macron and UK PM Starmer last month.
- [Trump Gives Death Stare To Reporter After 'Dead Cat' Microphone Hits His Face | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/trump-gives-death-stare-to-reporter-after-dead-cat-microphone-hits-his-face-watch/): Trump shot a piercing glance at the reporter, raising an eyebrow in a mixture of annoyance and amusement as the microphone was quickly removed.
- [Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/russian-captain-in-north-sea-ship-collision-charged-with-manslaughter/): Vladimir Motin to appear in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
- [UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/un-chief-calls-for-global-action-against-rising-anti-muslim-bigotry/): Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
- ['Because A Realist...': Jaishankar Shares Views On Tariff Debate, Similarities Between Trump & PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/because-a-realist-jaishankar-shares-views-on-tariff-debate-similarities-between-trump-pm-modi/): Jaishankar levelled Trump’s tariff threats to India ‘just’ in response to his beliefs, convictions and strong nationalism in line with his ‘nationalist goals’.
- [Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban To 41 Countries, Including Pakistan, North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/trump-administration-considers-expanding-travel-ban-to-41-countries-including-pakistan-north-korea/): The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups.
- [BLA Claims Execution Of 214 Jaffar Express Hostages, Vows Continued Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/bla-claims-execution-of-214-jaffar-express-hostages-vows-continued-attacks/): The Balochistan Liberation Army accused Pakistan of prioritising “stubbornness and military arrogance” over negotiation, leading to the deaths of the hostages
- ['Miserable Life Ended': Trump Takes Credit For Killing ISIS Leader In Iraq, White House Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/miserable-life-ended-trump-takes-credit-for-killing-isis-leader-in-iraq-white-house-shares-video/): Abdullah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, also known as Abu Khadija, was the head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. He was eliminated in an operation involving US and Iraqi forces on Thursday.
- [Iraqi PM Announces The Killing Of Islamic State Leader Abdallah Makki Muslih | Iraq News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/iraqi-pm-announces-the-killing-of-islamic-state-leader-abdallah-makki-muslih-iraq-news-news18/): | Iraqi PM announces the killing of Islamic State leader Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, aka Abu KhadijaIraqi security forces, backed by the US-led coalition, took down one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PIA Flight's Wheel Goes Missing As It Lands At Lahore Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/pia-flights-wheel-goes-missing-as-it-lands-at-lahore-airport/): A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, PK-306, experienced a unusual incident when it landed at Lahore airport, having departed from Karachi, with one of its rear wheels missing.
- [How does Israel’s detention campaign work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/how-does-israels-detention-campaign-work/): For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
- [Search For Sudiksha Konanki, Who Went Missing In Dominican Republic, Continues. What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/search-for-sudiksha-konanki-who-went-missing-in-dominican-republic-continues-what-we-know-so-far/): The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, has also issued a global alert after Konanki went missing. The yellow notice is for missing persons such as victims of kidnappings or “unexplained disappearances”.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1115/): These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Urges Putin To Spare Lives Of Ukrainians, Putin Asks Zelenskyy's Troops To Surrender | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/trump-urges-putin-to-spare-lives-of-ukrainians-putin-asks-zelenskyys-troops-to-surrender-news18/): | Trump Urges Putin To Spare Lives Of Ukrainians, Russian President Asks Zelenskyy’s Troops To Surrender Former US President Donald Trump has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict. However, Putin has responded by calling on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s troops to surrender. This development comes as […]
- [More Shots Fired At Oregon Tesla Dealership In Ongoing Vandalism Since Musk Began Advising Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/more-shots-fired-at-oregon-tesla-dealership-in-ongoing-vandalism-since-musk-began-advising-trump/): Around 4:15 a.m., more than a dozen shots were fired around the electric vehicle dealership in the Portland suburb of Tigard.
- [Sunita Williams One Step Closer To Homecoming As NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-10 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/sunita-williams-one-step-closer-to-homecoming-as-nasa-spacex-launch-crew-10-mission/): SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts who will replace Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for nine months.
- [Who is Ranjani Srinivasan? Indian Doctoral Student Self-Deports After Visa Revoked By US Over 'Advocating Terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/who-is-ranjani-srinivasan-indian-doctoral-student-self-deports-after-visa-revoked-by-us-over-advocating-terrorism/): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged that Srinivasan engaged in activities that supported Hamas, which is recognized as a terrorist organization.
- [US says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/15/us-says-south-african-ambassador-no-longer-welcome/): Trump administration has frequently sparred with South Africa over legacy of apartheid and criticism of Israel.
- [In Justice Department speech, Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/in-justice-department-speech-donald-trump-threatens-opponents-with-jail/): US president took aim at journalists, judges, prosecutors and Biden officials in a speech calling for ‘accountability’.
- [Federal agents raid Columbia dorm rooms as university expels students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/federal-agents-raid-columbia-dorm-rooms-as-university-expels-students/): Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.
- [US arrests second student, imposes ‘receivership’ on Columbia University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/us-arrests-second-student-imposes-receivership-on-columbia-university/): The Trump administration has compared student protests at the New York school to support for ‘terrorist’ activities.
- [Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/finnish-court-convicts-russian-man-for-war-crimes-in-ukraine/): Finnish court sentences Russian paramilitary to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
- [Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/will-israel-be-held-accountable-for-genocidal-acts-in-gaza/): UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians.
- [Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, replacing Trudeau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/mark-carney-sworn-in-as-canadas-new-prime-minister-replacing-trudeau/): The former central banker has promised to deliver ‘action’ as country faces hostility on trade from the United States.
- [Duterte appears for first ICC crimes against humanity hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/duterte-appears-for-first-icc-crimes-against-humanity-hearing/): Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared via video link at his first hearing at the ICC.
- [Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/putin-says-russia-will-spare-ukrainian-forces-in-kursk-if-they-surrender/): Putin’s claim comes after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a ‘horrible massacre’ there.
- [White House Accuses Hamas Of Stalling Hostage Deal, Making 'Impractical' Ceasefire Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/white-house-accuses-hamas-of-stalling-hostage-deal-making-impractical-ceasefire-demands/): Hamas said it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian militants and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations
- [G7 Warns Russia Of New Sanctions Unless Ceasefire With Ukraine Is Accepted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/g7-warns-russia-of-new-sanctions-unless-ceasefire-with-ukraine-is-accepted/): G7 foreign ministers also backed Ukraine’s fight for its “territorial integrity” and spoke of Russia’s “aggression,” terminology earlier eschewed by Trump as he reached out to Moscow
- [Trump Appeals Putin Not To 'Massacre' Ukraine Troops In Kursk, Russian President Demands Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/trump-appeals-putin-not-to-massacre-ukraine-troops-in-kursk-russian-president-demands-surrender/): President Trump urged Russia to spare Ukrainian soldiers he claimed were “completely surrounded,” as US envoy Steve Witkoff discussed a 30-day ceasefire with Putin in Moscow. Trump called the talks “very good and productive.” Putin responded by urging Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender for humane treatment. The Kremlin confirmed additional signals were sent to […]
- [Consumer sentiment plunges as US ‘frightened’ of ‘sharply higher prices’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/consumer-sentiment-plunges-as-us-frightened-of-sharply-higher-prices/): Deterioration in sentiment and inflation expectations are based on US President Trump’s escalation of trade tensions.
- [Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/iraq-says-dangerous-isil-leader-abu-khadija-killed/): Prime Minister al-Sudani hails the killing of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i as a major blow to ISIL remnants in Iraq.
- [Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/pakistan-links-train-hijacking-to-afghan-handlers-and-indian-mastermind/): India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers.
- [Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Needs 'Normal' Ties With Trump, Accuses Putin Of 'Sabotaging Diplomacy' Over Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-needs-normal-ties-with-trump-accuses-putin-of-sabotaging-diplomacy-over-ceasefire/): Zelenskyy, in a bid to amend relations with Donald Trump after White House fallout, said that Ukraine needs to have “normal” ties with the US.
- ['We're Sympathetic To Trump's Call': Putin Calls On Ukraine Army To Surrender In Kursk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/were-sympathetic-to-trumps-call-putin-calls-on-ukraine-army-to-surrender-in-kursk/): In a televised address, the Russian President said that if Ukrainian soldiers lay down their arms and surrender, ‘they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment’
- [WPL 2025 final: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women; teams, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/wpl-2025-final-delhi-capitals-women-vs-mumbai-indians-women-teams-stream/): Al Jazeera takes a closer look at the Women’s Premier League final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
- [Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/fernandes-hits-back-at-ratcliffe-over-overpaid-jibe-at-manchester-united/): Manchester United co-owner says some players are ‘overpaid’, but club captain defends his teammates.
- [Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian PM amid growing tensions with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/mark-carney-sworn-in-as-canadian-pm-amid-growing-tensions-with-us/): Mark Carney has been sworn in as the prime minister of Canada, assuming office amid threats from the United States.
- [Hamas Ready to Release Hostage, Remains of Four Others As Israel Cries 'Pyswar', Hosts Syrian Druze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/hamas-ready-to-release-hostage-remains-of-four-others-as-israel-cries-pyswar-hosts-syrian-druze/): The US and Israel contacted three East African nations—Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland—about resettling Palestinians under Trump’s Gaza plan, offering financial and security incentives. Sudan rejected the proposal, while Somalia and Somaliland denied knowledge of discussions. The outreach raises doubts over Trump’s claim of relocating Gazans to a “beautiful area.” Meanwhile, Hamas agreed to release an […]
- ['Retaliatory Tariffs Could Harm...': Elon Musk's Tesla Warns Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/retaliatory-tariffs-could-harm-elon-musks-tesla-warns-trump-administration/): Tesla has warned the Trump administration that the retaliatory tariffs on the US could harm the company and urged the government to consider its trade policies carefully.
- [Residents near Ukraine’s frontline sceptical of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/residents-near-ukraines-frontline-sceptical-of-ceasefire-deal/): People in a town near the frontline in Ukraine’s Sumy region have told Al Jazeera they are mistrustful of US peace deal.
- [ISIS Terrorist Abu Khadija Eliminated In Iraqi Military Operation, Says PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/isis-terrorist-abu-khadija-eliminated-in-iraqi-military-operation-says-pm-mohammed-shia-al-sudani/): Abdullah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, also known as Abu Khadija, was killed in the Iraqi military operation, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday.
- [Mark Carney Sworn In As Canada's New Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/mark-carney-sworn-in-as-canadas-new-prime-minister/): Carney was sworn in at a ceremony in Ottawa, replacing Justin Trudeau who had led Canada since 2015.
- [Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/germany-parties-agree-plan-for-spending-boost-debt-brake-overhaul/): The plan calls for a $545bn fund for infrastructure spending.
- [Columbia expels, suspends students after government threats: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/columbia-expels-suspends-students-after-government-threats-what-we-know/): Move comes after Columbia was targeted in federal funding cuts last week.
- [China- Russia Slam Trump's "Pressure and Force" On Iran Nuclear Programme, Urge US to End Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/china-russia-slam-trumps-pressure-and-force-on-iran-nuclear-programme-urge-us-to-end-sanctions/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Person Of Interest' In Sudiksha Konanki Missing Case Claims He 'Saved' Her From Drowning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/14/person-of-interest-in-sudiksha-konanki-missing-case-claims-he-saved-her-from-drowning/): Joshua Riibe said he had ventured into the sea with Konanki during their time at the beach when a powerful wave hit them both, sweeping them out into the rough waters
- [Scientists Stuck In Antarctica Seek Help After Colleague 'Sexually Assaults And Threatens To Kill' Fellow Members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/scientists-stuck-in-antarctica-seek-help-after-colleague-sexually-assaults-and-threatens-to-kill-fellow-members/): The scientist, who sent an email, raised concern about the ‘increasingly egregious behaviour’ of his colleague, calling for immediate action.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,116 and 1,117](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-days-1116-and-1117/): These are the key developments on days 1,116 and 1,117 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump says he will speak with Putin about Ukraine war on Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-says-he-will-speak-with-putin-about-ukraine-war-on-tuesday/): Ukraine must be barred from NATO in any peace deal, Russian official says in interview.
- [Photos of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/photos-of-st-patricks-day-celebrations/): The day honouring Ireland’s patron saint is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
- [Marc Marquez wins Argentina MotoGP to maintain perfect start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/marc-marquez-wins-argentina-motogp-to-maintain-perfect-start/): The six-time MotoGP world champion extends his 2025 unbeaten run with victory at Termas de Rio Hondo circuit.
- [Ramadan 2025: Where does suhoor end as iftar begins elsewhere?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/ramadan-2025-where-does-suhoor-end-as-iftar-begins-elsewhere/): As the world spins, Muslims in one city begin their fast while others on the opposite side of the world break theirs.
- [Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/military-chiefs-to-thrash-out-ukraine-peacekeeping-proposal-amid-russia-war/): A senior military source tells Al Jazeera a multinational force needs a ‘maximalist approach’ to deter Russia.
- [PM Modi Persuaded Putin Not To Use Tactical Nuclear Weapons: Polish Minister On Ukraine War | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/pm-modi-persuaded-putin-not-to-use-tactical-nuclear-weapons-polish-minister-on-ukraine-war-exclusive/): Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski said Poland was ‘grateful’ for India’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war as he batted for peace
- ['The Fast And The Fuhrer': Posters Mocking Elon Musk Appear All Over London, Condemn His 'Nazi Salute'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/the-fast-and-the-fuhrer-posters-mocking-elon-musk-appear-all-over-london-condemn-his-nazi-salute/): Several posters mocking Musk, his controversial policies and his “Nazi salute” have surfaced in London. Musk has been criticised for federal cuts in the US and his backing of right-wing sentiment.
- [Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami win against Atlanta United 2-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/lionel-messi-scores-as-inter-miami-win-against-atlanta-united-2-1/): Lionel Messi converts his first goal of the new season as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United in MLS Cup rematch.
- [Amid conflict, why does the DRC want a minerals deal with Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/amid-conflict-why-does-the-drc-want-a-minerals-deal-with-trump/): The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict.
- [Turkiye’s booming defence industry – a quick look](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/turkiyes-booming-defence-industry-a-quick-look/): With advances made via land, sea and air, Turkiye forges an independent path.
- [Trump administration starts mass layoffs at media outlet Voice of America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-administration-starts-mass-layoffs-at-media-outlet-voice-of-america/): Contractors sent email notifying them of their termination effective March 31.
- [Swallowed by the sea, Pakistan’s Indus delta now threatened by canals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/swallowed-by-the-sea-pakistans-indus-delta-now-threatened-by-canals/): Residents say construction of six new canals over Indus River will turn more lands barren and prone to be lost to sea.
- [Houthis Claim Attacks On US Carrier Group After Trump Orders Large-Scale Airstrikes On Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/houthis-claim-attacks-on-us-carrier-group-after-trump-orders-large-scale-airstrikes-on-yemen/): The Houthis said they launched 18 missiles and a drone at the US carrier group before firing a second round. This came after Trump ordered large-scale strikes on Yemen yesterday that killed 53.
- [Donald Trump Says He Would Speak To Putin On Tuesday, Will Discuss Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/donald-trump-says-he-would-speak-to-putin-on-tuesday-will-discuss-ukraine-war/): Post Content
- [US Continues Strikes Against Yemen's Houthis As Tensions Escalate Over Shipping Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/us-continues-strikes-against-yemens-houthis-as-tensions-escalate-over-shipping-attacks/): The airstrikes, which the Houthi-run health ministry said killed at least 53 people, are the biggest US military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in January.
- [Who Is Joshua Riibe? Iowa Man 'Person Of Interest' In Indian Student Sudiksha Konanki's Disappearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/who-is-joshua-riibe-iowa-man-person-of-interest-in-indian-student-sudiksha-konankis-disappearance/): The 22-year-old Joshua Riibe was the last person who had seen Sudiksha Konanki before she went missing and has now been named “a person of interest” in the case.
- [US Green Card Holder Allegedly Stripped Naked, Violently Interrogated By Immigration Officials At Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/us-green-card-holder-allegedly-stripped-naked-violently-interrogated-by-immigration-officials-at-airport/): Schmidt’s mother expressed concern on the incident saying that the green card of her son was flagged. She also mentioned that the Green card was reissued to her son in 2023 after he lost the previous one.
- [Indian Historian From Oxford Faces Deportation For Spending 'Too Much Time' On Research In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/indian-historian-from-oxford-faces-deportation-for-spending-too-much-time-on-research-in-india/): Manikarnika Dutta, 37, a historian from Oxford University, has been threatened with deportation for exceeding the allowed number of days abroad while conducting research in India.
- [Baloch Liberation Army Releases Video Of Pakistani Convoy Attack, Claims 90 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/baloch-liberation-army-releases-video-of-pakistani-convoy-attack-claims-90-killed/): The Baloch Liberation Army has released a video showing the attack on a Pakistani paramilitary convoy in Naushki, Balochistan. The footage captures the moment of the blast and the aftermath.
- [NASA Reveals Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore's Anticipated Return Date, Ocean Splashdown Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/nasa-reveals-sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmores-anticipated-return-date-ocean-splashdown-time/): In a statement on Sunday, NASA said that the ocean splashdown is likely to take place near the Florida coast on March 18.
- ['Monsters Sent Into Country': Donald Trump Deports Hundreds To El Salvador Despite US Court's Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/monsters-sent-into-country-donald-trump-deports-hundreds-to-el-salvador-despite-us-courts-order/): The deportation of El Salvador immigrants comes only a day after the Trump administration was temporarily blocked from transferring migrants by a US federal judge.
- [White House Releases Photos Of Trump Overseeing Deadly Airstrikes On Yemen's Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/white-house-releases-photos-of-trump-overseeing-deadly-airstrikes-on-yemens-houthis/): Trump ordered a wave of airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday in retaliation for attacks on international shipping. The airstrikes killed 53 people in Yemen, including children.
- [Trump, Putin Likely To Discuss Ukraine Truce This Week, US Officials Hopeful Of Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-putin-likely-to-discuss-ukraine-truce-this-week-us-officials-hopeful-of-ceasefire-deal/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss a possible truce in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. According to US officials, a ceasefire deal could be reached.
- [UK’s Reeves floats ‘radical shake-up’ of bureaucracy to cut business costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/uks-reeves-floats-radical-shake-up-of-bureaucracy-to-cut-business-costs/): British chancellor to meet regulators on Monday to announce the ‘action plan’ for cutting red tape.
- [Pope Francis Seen Celebrating Mass In Hospital In 1st Photo Since His Double Pneumonia Diagnosis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/pope-francis-seen-celebrating-mass-in-hospital-in-1st-photo-since-his-double-pneumonia-diagnosis/): The Argentine pope has not been seen in public since he was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 for pneumonia in both lungs, as his condition turned critical.
- ['I Stand For India First, That's Why We Connect So Well': PM Modi On His Friendship With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/i-stand-for-india-first-thats-why-we-connect-so-well-pm-modi-on-his-friendship-with-trump/): PM Narendra Modi said even after there was assassination bid on US President Donald Trump while campaigning during the presidential elections, he showed no fear and “remained unwaveringly dedicated to America”
- [Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/barcelona-come-back-at-atletico-madrid-to-claim-laliga-top-spot/): Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona come from two down to beat Atletico Madrid and claim top spot in LaLiga.
- [Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador despite US court ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/venezuelan-immigrants-deported-to-el-salvador-despite-us-court-ban/): Over 200 alleged Tren de Aragua members sent to El Salvador from US amid legal and human rights concerns.
- [First photo of ailing Pope Francis released amid complex health condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/first-photo-of-ailing-pope-francis-released-amid-complex-health-condition/): The pontiff, 88, continues papal duties despite ill health, approving long-term church reform from his hospital room.
- [After Pak Train Siege, Baloch Militants Claim to Have Killed "90 Soldiers" in Attack on Army Convoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/after-pak-train-siege-baloch-militants-claim-to-have-killed-90-soldiers-in-attack-on-army-convoy/): Baluch militants attacked a Pakistani security convoy, killing at least five people, officials said, the latest in a series of attacks in troubled regions bordering Afghanistan. However, the Baloch Liberation Army — which has been declared a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, and others — claimed more than 90 soldiers were […]
- [Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/tornado-watch-continues-as-deadly-us-storms-claim-at-least-35-lives/): More storms possible as cold front moves through the US, with tornado watches remaining across the country’s Southeast.
- [Netanyahu moves to dismiss head of Shin Bet over lack of ‘trust’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/netanyahu-moves-to-dismiss-head-of-shin-bet-over-lack-of-trust/): Israeli leader says he no longer has ‘trust’ in the head of the domestic security agency.
- [Ukraine Confirms Sudzha Retreat, US Expects Truce Within Weeks, France Dares Russia on Peacekeepers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/ukraine-confirms-sudzha-retreat-us-expects-truce-within-weeks-france-dares-russia-on-peacekeepers/): Ukraine confirmed its troops withdrew from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region. The DeepState project reported Russian forces fully control the city, reducing Ukrainian-held territory to 140 sq km. Russia claimed 100,000 casualties in 2025. The US envoy said Trump and Putin will hold talks this week. Macron asserted Russia has no say in peacekeepers in […]
- ['Lost Confidence': Netanyahu Announces Plan To Oust Israel's Domestic Security Service Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/lost-confidence-netanyahu-announces-plan-to-oust-israels-domestic-security-service-chief/): In a video statement, Netanyahu said that he had long lost his confidence in Bar and that trust in the head of the domestic security service was especially crucial at a time of war.
- [‘Wanted Right Mindset’: Lex Fridman On Fasting For 45 Hours Before Podcast With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/wanted-right-mindset-lex-fridman-on-fasting-for-45-hours-before-podcast-with-pm-modi/): Lex Fridman described the fasting as a way to honour the discussion with PM Modi and reach a “spiritual level.”
- [Tulsi Gabbard Calls On NSA Ajit Doval In Delhi, Likely To Meet PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/tulsi-gabbard-calls-on-nsa-ajit-doval-in-delhi-likely-to-meet-pm-modi/): US DNI Tulsi Gabbard is on a multi-national tour of the Indo-Pacific. She met NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Sunday.
- [Houthis vow response as US says ‘unrelenting’ strikes to continue in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/houthis-vow-response-as-us-says-unrelenting-strikes-to-continue-in-yemen/): At least 31 people killed in Yemen after US President Trump orders intense strikes over Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea.
- [Trump and Putin to discuss proposed Ukraine ceasefire this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/trump-and-putin-to-discuss-proposed-ukraine-ceasefire-this-week/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the plan but Russia has yet to commit to the truce.
- [Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil, demand amnesty for January 8 riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/bolsonaro-supporters-rally-in-brazil-demand-amnesty-for-january-8-riots/): The former leader seeks political comeback despite ban from public office, echoing Trump’s strategy to regain office.
- [Chihombori-Quao: USAID was ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/chihombori-quao-usaid-was-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-in-africa/): Former African Union ambassador to the US says US government’s aid agency had a ‘major meddling agenda’ across Africa.
- [Israel Warns Iron Beam Laser ‘Almost Ready’ As Houthi Missile ‘Lands’ In Egypt Amid US’ Yemen Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/israel-warns-iron-beam-laser-almost-ready-as-houthi-missile-lands-in-egypt-amid-us-yemen-attack/): A Houthi missile launched from Yemen landed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on March 16, not far from the coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh, reported The Times of IsraelThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched a probe to figure out whether the missile was intended to target IsraelMeanwhile Israel also reportedly confirmed that the Iron Beam laser […]
- [US Talks ‘Next Steps’ With Russia On Ukraine, ‘Briefs’ On Houthi Attack, Putin Calls For ‘End To...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/us-talks-next-steps-with-russia-on-ukraine-briefs-on-houthi-attack-putin-calls-for-end-to/): The US Secretary of State and the Russian foreign minister spoke on March 15 to discuss the next phase of negotiations aimed at ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine. According to the US state department, the two diplomats “agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the US and Russia”Lavrov responded by indicating the need to […]
- [‘Results Speak For Themselves’: PM Modi Weighs In On India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/results-speak-for-themselves-pm-modi-weighs-in-on-india-pakistan-cricket-rivalry/): While speaking on the podcast, PM Modi was asked about the famous rivalry and who has the better team.
- [PM Modi Narrates Events Leading Up To Gujarat Riots: 'Major Terrorist Attacks Within 8-10 Months'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/pm-modi-narrates-events-leading-up-to-gujarat-riots-major-terrorist-attacks-within-8-10-months/): PM Narendra Modi discussed the 2002 Godhra train burning and subsequent Gujarat riots with Lex Fridman, detailing the tense atmosphere due to prior terrorist attacks and the 2001 Gujarat earthquake
- [Over 50 Dead in Fire at North Macedonia Nightclub Concert Attended by '1,500 People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/over-50-dead-in-fire-at-north-macedonia-nightclub-concert-attended-by-1500-people/): Fire ripped through a packed nightclub early on Sunday in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring more than 100, after sparks ignited the roof over a live band. Arrest warrants have been issued for four people in connection with the fire, said interior minister Pance Toskovski. State news agency Mia […]
- [Haris Silajdzic: Bosnia’s crisis was planned in Belgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/haris-silajdzic-bosnias-crisis-was-planned-in-belgrade/): Bosnia’s wartime PM slams NATO’s Rutte for telling leaders to ‘take responsibility’ instead of naming the ‘perpetrator’.
- [‘Virtually’ all Voice of America staff put on leave after Trump order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/virtually-all-voice-of-america-staff-put-on-leave-after-trump-order/): Reporters Without Borders slammed the decision, saying it “threatens press freedom worldwide”.
- [Mapping US attacks on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/mapping-us-attacks-on-yemen/): At least 40 US air raids in Yemen have killed at least 32 people and injured 101, most of them women and children.
- [North Macedonia Nightclub Fire News | Deadly Fire Kills 59, Injures 155 | PM  Mickoski | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/north-macedonia-nightclub-fire-news-deadly-fire-kills-59-injures-155-pm-mickoski-n18g/): A devastating fire has ripped through a packed nightclub in North Macedonia, killing at least 59 people and injuring 155 others. The blaze, believed to have been caused by pyrotechnic devices, occurred during a pop concert in the small eastern town of Kocani. Family members are gathering outside hospitals and municipal offices, demanding more information […]
- [‘United Nations Failing To Fulfil Roles’: PM Modi On Rise In Global Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/united-nations-failing-to-fulfil-roles-pm-modi-on-rise-in-global-conflicts/): PM Modi, in an interview with Lex Fridman, discussed global conflicts, criticised the UN’s relevance, and advocated for a development-driven approach and cooperation.
- [SpaceX Crew-10 Arrives at ISS, NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore To Return After Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/spacex-crew-10-arrives-at-iss-nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-to-return-after-months/): A pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months on the International Space Station were a step closer to returning home Sunday after a replacement crew docked with the orbital outpost.The astronauts were shown on live TV embracing and hugging their counterparts in zero gravity on the space station shortly after their SpaceX Crew […]
- [BLA Claims 90 Killed in Major Attack on Pak Army Convoy, Militants Blast Vehicle, Open Fire On Buses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/bla-claims-90-killed-in-major-attack-on-pak-army-convoy-militants-blast-vehicle-open-fire-on-buses/): In another attack on Pakistan Army, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed to kill 90 security personnel. The militants carried out a VBIED attack on vehicles and then surrounded the convoy consisting of 8 buses. BLA militants opened fire on buses in the massive attack. However, reports claimed 7 army personnel were killed and 21 […]
- [‘Used Chalk To Clean White Shoes’: PM Modi Opens Up On Growing Up In Poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/used-chalk-to-clean-white-shoes-pm-modi-opens-up-on-growing-up-in-poverty/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up on his childhood, humble beginnings and shared the memories of growing up in poverty.
- ['Nation Is Everything, Serving People Akin To Serving God': PM Modi On What RSS Taught Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/nation-is-everything-serving-people-akin-to-serving-god-pm-modi-on-what-rss-taught-him/): AI researcher Lex Fridman asked PM Narendra Modi about Hindu nationalism and RSS. In turn, the PM shared his knowledge of the organisation’s activities and the impact it has had on his political ideas
- [‘India-China Cooperation Essential For Global Stability, Prosperity’: PM Modi Opens Up On Border Tension & Competition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/india-china-cooperation-essential-for-global-stability-prosperity-pm-modi-opens-up-on-border-tension-competition/): “We are now working to restore conditions to how they were before 2020…But of course, it will take some time, as there’s been a five-year gap,” said PM Narendra Modi on India-China ties on Lex Fridman podcast
- [US 'Puzzled' Over Source, Size of Houthi Weapons Arsenal, Calls Iran-backed Group 'Innovative"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/us-puzzled-over-source-size-of-houthi-weapons-arsenal-calls-iran-backed-group-innovative/): The US remains uncertain about the Houthis’ military capabilities despite numerous airstrikes. A defense official admitted confusion over their weapon sources and arsenal depth. The Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on Red Sea vessels using anti-ship missiles, drones, and cruise missiles. Their innovative tactics, including using cheap drones against expensive Western defenses, have surprised […]
- [‘Greatest Leader Of Centuries’: PM Modi Says Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision Inspires His Every Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/greatest-leader-of-centuries-pm-modi-says-mahatma-gandhis-vision-inspires-his-every-initiative/): PM Modi highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s ability to transform India’s freedom struggle into a “Jan Andolan” by recognising the power of “Jan Shakti” (people’s power).
- [Roadside nets aim to thwart Russian drone attacks in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/roadside-nets-aim-to-thwart-russian-drone-attacks-in-ukraine/): AJ’s Charles Stratford reports on efforts to block Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian vehicles near the Kursk border.
- [Video: Israeli attacks kill Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/video-israeli-attacks-kill-palestinians-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-talks-stall/): Aid workers and a journalist were among some of the latest victims of Israeli attacks in Gaza.
- ['Peace Won't Be Achieved Till Both Ukraine, Russia Sit For Talks': PM Modi In 'Lex Fridman Podcast'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/peace-wont-be-achieved-till-both-ukraine-russia-sit-for-talks-pm-modi-in-lex-fridman-podcast/): PM Narendra Modi appeared on the ‘Lex Fridman Podcast’ and spoke about a range of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the possible path to peace.
- [‘Epicentre For Turmoil’: PM Modi Says Pakistan Must Shun State-Sponsored Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/epicentre-for-turmoil-pm-modi-says-pakistan-must-shun-state-sponsored-terrorism/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in an interview with Lex Fridman that India-Pakistan tensions are due to a terrorist mindset, making Pakistan a global epicentre of turmoil
- [PM Modi Hails ‘Resilient’ Trump, Says He’s ‘Far More Prepared’ In 2nd Term As US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/pm-modi-hails-resilient-trump-says-hes-far-more-prepared-in-2nd-term-as-us-president/): PM Modi shared several incidents of Modi-Trump meeting at White House, 2019’s Howdy Mody event where Trump threw off security for a walk with him.
- [The Arab plan for Gaza has two problems: Israel and the PA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/the-arab-plan-for-gaza-has-two-problems-israel-and-the-pa/): The plan could fail in the face of Israel’s intransigence and the PA’s incompetence.
- [Deadly US air strikes on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/deadly-us-air-strikes-on-yemen/): The US launched air strikes in Yemen after the Houthis threatened Red Sea attacks unless Israel lifts the Gaza blockade.
- [Pakistani security officers killed in blast claimed by Baloch separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/pakistani-security-officers-killed-in-blast-claimed-by-baloch-separatists/): Dozens of paramilitary troops wounded in explosion in Noshki district of Balochistan days after deadly train hijacking.
- [‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/unimaginable-loss-north-macedonia-reels-from-deadly-nightclub-fire/): At least 59 killed and more than 100 injured after a huge fire rips through a nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani.
- [Houthis Vow Revenge For ‘US-UK Escalation’ As Trump Orders Yemen Attack, Iran Fumes At ‘Killing of…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/houthis-vow-revenge-for-us-uk-escalation-as-trump-orders-yemen-attack-iran-fumes-at-killing-of/): The US launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis on March 15, the first since President Donald Trump took office in Jan. The two waves of attacks killed at least 31 people and injured 101 others, as per Anees al-Asbahi, spokesperson for the Houthi-run health ministry in the capital Sanaa 0:00 INTRODUCTION 4:24 HOUTHIS VOW […]
- [‘Dangerous Atmosphere’: Indian Student Who Fled US Shares 'Dystopian Nightmare' In First Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/dangerous-atmosphere-indian-student-who-fled-us-shares-dystopian-nightmare-in-first-remarks/): Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia University student from India, self-deported from the US after her visa was revoked over pro-Palestine protests. She described the experience as a “dystopian nightmare”.
- [An estimated 100,000 join antigovernment rally in Serbia’s Belgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/an-estimated-100000-join-antigovernment-rally-in-serbias-belgrade/): Protesters converge in Serbia’s capital in what was likely the largest in a series of anticorruption demonstrations.
- [‘I was a human shield’: What Israeli soldiers did to a Gaza father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/i-was-a-human-shield-what-israeli-soldiers-did-to-a-gaza-father/): Yousef al-Masri spent several terrifying days forced to clear rooms for heavily armed Israeli soldiers.
- [Deadly storm system hits US Midwest killing dozen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/deadly-storm-system-hits-us-midwest-killing-dozen/): At least 32 people were killed in the US as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through six states in the Midwest.
- [Abandoned Cat, Booked Flight To Canada: How Ranjani Srinivasan Fled After US Authorities Revoked Her Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/abandoned-cat-booked-flight-to-canada-how-ranjani-srinivasan-fled-after-us-authorities-revoked-her-visa/): Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national, went to the United States on an F-1 student visa to pursue a PhD in Urban Planning at Columbia University.
- [‘India-Russia Driving Global Change’: Decoding Russia's Message Through These Hoardings Ahead Of Raisina Dialogue In New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/india-russia-driving-global-change-decoding-russias-message-through-these-hoardings-ahead-of-raisina-dialogue-in-new-delhi/): With Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expected to attend the conference, some observers believe Russia’s messaging is more than routine diplomacy — potentially a calculated move to reinforce its influence in India
- [Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/stranded-nasa-astronauts-to-return-as-spacex-dragon-docks-with-iss/): NASA’s Crew-10 mission marks the long-awaited return of astronauts Wilmore and Williams after nine months on ISS.
- [Aime Cesaire: The Poetics of Negritude](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/aime-cesaire-the-poetics-of-negritude/): Confronting History through Negritude.
- [At least 51 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/at-least-51-people-killed-in-nightclub-fire-in-north-macedonia/): More than 100 people injured in the deadly fire at at the nightclub in Kocani – about 100km east of the capital, Skopje.
- [‘Really Bad’: ‘Monster’ Storm Sweeps Across US, Sparks Tornadoes, Wildfire Threat, Dozens Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/really-bad-monster-storm-sweeps-across-us-sparks-tornadoes-wildfire-threat-dozens-killed/): Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late on March 15.The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in a highway […]
- [Sudiksha Konanki Missing: Indian Student’s Clothes, Flip Flop Found On Dominican Republic Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/sudiksha-konanki-missing-indian-students-clothes-flip-flop-found-on-dominican-republic-beach/): Images obtained by CDN show the clothing undisturbed, with no signs of tampering. Authorities believe the 20-year-old may have left her belongings on the chair before heading into the ocean in a brown bikini.
- [Five Killed, 10 Injured After Bomb Explodes Near Bus In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/five-killed-10-injured-after-bomb-explodes-near-bus-in-balochistan/): The incident comes only a day after an Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) personnel was killed and six others were injured following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan’s Quetta on Saturday.
- [At Least 50 Killed And Dozens Injured In A Nightclub Fire In North Macedonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/at-least-50-killed-and-dozens-injured-in-a-nightclub-fire-in-north-macedonia/): At least 50 people lost their lives in a devastating nightclub fire in North Macedonia, where over 1,000 concertgoers had assembled.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: NASA's Crew-10 Arrives At ISS To Take Back Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore; Trump Orders Airstrikes Against Houthis & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/news18-afternoon-digest-nasas-crew-10-arrives-at-iss-to-take-back-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-trump-orders-airstrikes-against-houthis-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Abu Qatal, Hafiz Saeed Aide And Wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorist, Killed In Pakistan, Why Special Court Rejected Ranya Rao’s Bail Plea In Gold Smuggling Case and AI Researcher Hosting PM Modi For ‘Epic’ 3-Hour Podcast
- [Is Trump the end of the international rules-based order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/is-trump-the-end-of-the-international-rules-based-order/): Analysts mull if this isn’t the beginning of the end for the ‘rules-based order’, long accused of hypocrisy.
- [Trump Orders ‘Decisive, Powerful’ Attacks Against Yemen’s Houthis, ‘Over 20 Killed’ In US Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/trump-orders-decisive-powerful-attacks-against-yemens-houthis-over-20-killed-in-us-bombing/): US president Donald Trump on March 16 announced a series of large-scale attacks on Yemen’s Houthis after the rebel group threatened to resume raids on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea over Israel’s blockade on Gaza. The US attacks, which began on Saturday and continued into the early hours of March 16, killed more than […]
- [Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/mbappe-double-at-villarreal-takes-real-madrid-top-of-laliga/): Kylian Mbappe’s first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings.
- [Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win F1 Australian GP in Melbourne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/lando-norris-beats-max-verstappen-to-win-f1-australian-gp-in-melbourne/): McLaren’s Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix.
- ['Crazy People': Elon Musk Reacts To Man Painting Swastika On Tesla Cybertruck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/crazy-people-elon-musk-reacts-to-man-painting-swastika-on-tesla-cybertruck/): New York City has seen several Cybertruck attacks in recent days, with the man defacing a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika, marking the third attack in the past few days.
- [Lashkar's Hafiz Saeed Suffers Grave Wounds In Pakistan Attack That Killed Aide Abu Qatal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/lashkars-hafiz-saeed-suffers-grave-wounds-in-pakistan-attack-that-killed-aide-abu-qatal/): Hafiz Saeed Injured: Hafiz Saeed was on his way back to Jhelum after meeting Pakistan Army’s Corps Commander Mangla when the incident took place.
- [Who Was Abu Qatal? Lashkar's Wanted Terrorist Behind Deadly Attacks In J&K, Killed In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/who-was-abu-qatal-lashkars-wanted-terrorist-behind-deadly-attacks-in-jk-killed-in-pakistan/): Abu Qatal, also known by the name Faisal Nadeem, was a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and a close aide of Hafiz Saeed. He has been killed in Pakistan.
- [Pakistan vs New Zealand: Tourists lose first T20I despite Shah heroics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-tourists-lose-first-t20i-despite-shah-heroics/): New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.
- [Abu Qatal, Lashkar-e-Taiba's Most Wanted Terrorist, Killed In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/abu-qatal-lashkar-e-taibas-most-wanted-terrorist-killed-in-pakistan/): Lashkar-e-Taiba’s most-wanted terrorist, Abu Qatal, was reportedly killed by an unidentified person in Jhelum, Pakistan. Qatal was behind multiple attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
- [Israeli Strikes Kill 9 Including Journalists In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/israeli-strikes-kill-9-including-journalists-in-gaza/): According to Gaza’s civil defense agency, Israeli strikes on Saturday resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including journalists. These incidents threaten to destabilize the already fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
- [Stranded NASA Astronauts May Develop Baby Feet, Struggle With Bone Density After 9 Months In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/stranded-nasa-astronauts-may-develop-baby-feet-struggle-with-bone-density-after-9-months-in-space/): After spending nine months in microgravity, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore may face muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and “baby feet,” making walking difficult upon their return to Earth.
- [Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across Central US, At Least 27 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/tornadoes-wreak-havoc-across-central-us-at-least-27-dead/): Local news footage revealed widespread destruction, with roofs ripped from homes and heavy trucks flipped over, as weather forecasters cautioned that additional tornadoes are expected to hit the region over the weekend.
- [NASA's Crew-10 To Dock At ISS Today; Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore To Depart On Wednesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/nasas-crew-10-to-dock-at-iss-today-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-to-depart-on-wednesday/): Williams and Wilmore are scheduled to depart on Wednesday after spending more than nine months in space, accompanied by NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
- [Trump Invokes 18th Century Alien Enemies Act: How Will It Affect Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/trump-invokes-18th-century-alien-enemies-act-how-will-it-affect-immigrants/): The order for the enforcement of the Alien Enemies Act was temporarily blocked by a Washington federal judge. The judge, James E Boasberg, mentioned that he blocked the deportation immediately as the Trump administration was already transporting migrants.
- [Pak Army Commander Confirms Militants Were 'Neutralised' After  Hijacking Of Train In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/pak-army-commander-confirms-militants-were-neutralised-after-hijacking-of-train-in-balochistan/): Mehboob Hussain was riding the train home on Tuesday when the tracks under the front car exploded.In the depths of central Pakistan’s Bolan Pass, a pocket of wilderness so remote that there is no internet or mobile network coverage, the nine-coach Jaffar Express ground to a halt. Then the bullets started flying.”I was a passenger […]
- [Canada Reviews Purchase Of F-35 Combat Planes As Tensions With Trump Escalate: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/canada-reviews-purchase-of-f-35-combat-planes-as-tensions-with-trump-escalate-report/): Relations between Canada and the US soured after President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products.
- [Trump Orders New Wave Of Strikes In 'Overwhelming Lethal Force' Against Houthis: 'Hell Will Rain Down'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/16/trump-orders-new-wave-of-strikes-in-overwhelming-lethal-force-against-houthis-hell-will-rain-down/): The US airstrikes took place after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen in response to Israel’s latest blockade on Gaza.
- [Injured Messi to miss Argentina’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/injured-messi-to-miss-argentinas-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/): The world champions will face Uruguay on March 21 and Brazil on March 25 without their influential captain.
- [What Israel and Palestinian groups are saying about the deadly attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/what-israel-and-palestinian-groups-are-saying-about-the-deadly-attacks/): Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip in its heaviest assault since the ceasefire in January.
- [Parents Of Sudiksha Konanki Ask Dominican Officials To Declare Missing Daughter Dead: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/parents-of-sudiksha-konanki-ask-dominican-officials-to-declare-missing-daughter-dead-reports/): Sudiksha Konanki, was on spring break trip, along with five other female friends from the University of Pittsburgh. She was last seen with Joshua Riibe, who was not a part of the group.
- [‘PM Modi Is Committed To Peace Just Like President Trump’: Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/pm-modi-is-committed-to-peace-just-like-president-trump-tulsi-gabbard/): US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard stated that PM Narendra Modi is committed to peace like President Donald Trump, during the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi
- [Trump Ahead Of Ukraine Call With Putin: 'Many Elements Agreed To, But Much Remains'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-ahead-of-ukraine-call-with-putin-many-elements-agreed-to-but-much-remains/): Donald Trump will speak with Putin today about ending the war in Ukraine. Ahead of the talks, Trump said that many elements of a final agreement are already settled.
- [Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Suggests Extended Aid For Women, Children In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/tharoor-led-parliamentary-panel-suggests-extended-aid-for-women-children-in-afghanistan/): The committee urged the government to improve female participation in the welfare schemes, launch additional projects for women and children and seek extra funds if needed
- [YT VOD ISRAEL RESUMES STRIKES IN GAZA FOR CRUX,xcode mix,9273](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/yt-vod-israel-resumes-strikes-in-gaza-for-cruxxcode-mix9273/): Israel on March 18 launched a major assault on Gaza, shattering the fragile two-month-old ceasefire between its forces and Hamas.Israeli air strikes across the territory killed more than 200 Palestinians, many of them children, Gaza’s Government Media Office said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the military to take “strong action” against Hamas […]
- [ISRO Chief On Sunita Williams' Return: 'She Has Shown Immense Resilience'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/isro-chief-on-sunita-williams-return-she-has-shown-immense-resilience/): Sunita Williams Returns: On Sunita Williams’ return, ISRO Chief V Narayanan said, “There are always challenges in such a thing. I am sure she will safely return.”
- [‘Netanyahu Has Decided To Sacrifice Hostages By Resuming War’: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/netanyahu-has-decided-to-sacrifice-hostages-by-resuming-war-hamas/): A senior Hamas official accused Israel of sacrificing hostages by resuming strikes in Gaza, breaking calm since January, and claimed Netanyahu is using the conflict to distract from internal issues.
- [NASA astronauts stuck in space to return to Earth: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/nasa-astronauts-stuck-in-space-to-return-to-earth-all-you-need-to-know/): Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were left stranded on the ISS due to a failed Boeing spacecraft.
- [White House Posts Deportation Meme Video: 'It's Closing Time... Can't Stay Here'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/white-house-posts-deportation-meme-video-its-closing-time-cant-stay-here/): Illegal Immigration Crackdown In US: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the video saying it “sums up our immigration policy pretty well.”
- [Peruvian Fisherman Survives 95 Days Adrift, Surviving On Turtles, Birds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/peruvian-fisherman-survives-95-days-adrift-surviving-on-turtles-birds/): Stranded with smaller supplies, Castro was left to drift helplessly, more than 1,094 km (680 miles) from shore. His family launched a desperate search, but despite their efforts, Peru’s maritime patrols were unable to locate him.
- [Sunita Williams Return LIVE Updates: Williams, Butch Wilmore In Dragon Spacecraft, Hatch Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/sunita-williams-return-live-updates-williams-butch-wilmore-in-dragon-spacecraft-hatch-closed/): Sunita Williams Return Live Updates: The astronaut duo’s eight-day mission to the ISS last June became a months-long ordeal when the Boeing Starliner capsule, due to propulsion issues, was found unfit for their return to Earth.
- [Taiwan Tracks 59 Chinese Aircraft In Largest Incursion Since October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/taiwan-tracks-59-chinese-aircraft-in-largest-incursion-since-october/): According to an official statement by the defence ministry of Taiwan, out of the 59 aircrafts, 54 had taken part in ‘joint combat’ patrols on Monday (local time).
- [Israel launches Gaza assault, killing hundreds and shattering ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-launches-gaza-assault-killing-hundreds-and-shattering-ceasefire/): Hamas says Israeli offensive marks end to ceasefire that took effect on January 19.
- [Trump Administration To Release Remaining John F. Kennedy Assassination Files Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-administration-to-release-remaining-john-f-kennedy-assassination-files-today/): On January 23, Trump signed an executive order calling for the declassification of the JFK assassination documents, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death.
- [‘Used Autopen For Signing’: Trump Claims Biden Pardons For His Critics Are Void](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/used-autopen-for-signing-trump-claims-biden-pardons-for-his-critics-are-void/): Donald Trump claimed he was annulling Joe Biden’s pardons, citing Biden’s use of an autopen. Trump provided no evidence and acknowledged the legal dispute.
- [It’s Time For Homecoming As Sunita Williams Undocks From Space Station Today After 9 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/its-time-for-homecoming-as-sunita-williams-undocks-from-space-station-today-after-9-months/): Sunita Williams Returns To Earth: Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and two other Crew-9 members will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
- [US Immigration Attorneys Warn Indians With H-1B, F-1 Visa: 'Think Twice About Leaving US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/us-immigration-attorneys-warn-indians-with-h-1b-f-1-visa-think-twice-about-leaving-us/): The US has recently revised the eligibility criteria for interview waiver appointments, also known as dropbox appointments. Prior to this, applicants were eligible for the dropbox facility if they had received a non-immigrant visa in any category (excluding B visitor visas) and applied within 48 months of its expiration.
- [Trump says he will release 80,000 pages of JFK files on Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-says-he-will-release-80000-pages-of-jfk-files-on-tuesday/): US president says files contain ‘a lot of reading’ about assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades.
- [Israel Carries Out Major Strikes In Gaza After Ceasefire Talks With Hamas Stall, 20 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-carries-out-major-strikes-in-gaza-after-ceasefire-talks-with-hamas-stall-20-killed/): The Israeli Army struck Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including five children, amid stalled ceasefire talks with Hamas. About 70 were wounded, Gaza’s civil defence said
- [US President Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection For Biden's Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/us-president-trump-revokes-secret-service-protection-for-bidens-children/): Trump’s announcement came hours after a reporter asked Trump about Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail.
- [Pope Francis Shows Signs Of Improvement, Breathing On His Own Briefly: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/pope-francis-shows-signs-of-improvement-breathing-on-his-own-briefly-vatican/): The Vatican press office said Monday that Pope’s condition remained stable and that he spent the day in physiotherapy, prayer, rest and some work.
- [White House Denies Violating Judge’s Order in Deporting Venezuelans | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/white-house-denies-violating-judges-order-in-deporting-venezuelans-english-news-news18-n18g/): The Trump administration denied on Sunday that it had violated a court order by deporting hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador over the weekend, saying that the president had broad powers to quickly expel them under an 18th-century law meant for wartime.The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, also asserted in […]
- [Two people killed in Israeli air strike on Deraa in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/two-people-killed-in-israeli-air-strike-on-deraa-in-southern-syria/): The Israeli army said it had targeted military sites in southern Syria that posed a ‘threat to the State of Israel’.
- [Video: Thousands of Yemenis rally in Sanaa against deadly US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/video-thousands-of-yemenis-rally-in-sanaa-against-deadly-us-strikes/): Thousands of Yemeni demonstrators marched in the streets of Sanaa to protest the deadly US military strikes.
- [After 9 Months In Space, Countdown Begins For Astronauts Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore' Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/after-9-months-in-space-countdown-begins-for-astronauts-sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmore-return/): The countdown has begun for return of two astronauts who have spent more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA confirmed that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will come back to Earth on March 18. Williams and Wilmore will return alongside another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a SpaceX Crew […]
- [Trump warns Iran will be ‘held responsible’ for Houthi attacks from Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-warns-iran-will-be-held-responsible-for-houthi-attacks-from-yemen/): The president has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, in the wake of a weekend of US attacks on Houthi sites in Yemen.
- [White House threatens ‘dire consequences’ for Iran if Houthis strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/white-house-threatens-dire-consequences-for-iran-if-houthis-strike/): The Trump administration is upping threats against Tehran, saying it has full responsibility for the Houthis in Yemen.
- ['Iran Not Innocent' Trump Warns Dire Consequences For Houthi Attacks As Thousands Protest In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/iran-not-innocent-trump-warns-dire-consequences-for-houthi-attacks-as-thousands-protest-in-yemen/): President Donald Trump declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for “every shot fired by the Houthis” Trump said Tehran cannot play “the innocent victim” while “dictating every move” and giving the Houthis weapons and money Meanwhile, thousands took to streets in Yemen on March 17 after deadly US strikes killed dozens at the weekend […]
- [U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/u-s-to-withdraw-from-group-investigating-responsibility-for-ukraine-invasion-news18-n18g/): The Justice Department has informed European officials that the United States is withdrawing from a multinational group created to investigate leaders responsible for the invasion of Ukraine, including President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, according to a letter sent to members of the organization on Monday.The decision to withdraw from the International Center for the […]
- [Trump Says He And Putin Will Discuss Land And Power Plants In Ukraine Ceasefire Talks | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-says-he-and-putin-will-discuss-land-and-power-plants-in-ukraine-ceasefire-talks-n18g/): Donald Trump is to speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday after the Russian president last week pushed back on a US-brokered plan for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine with a series of sweeping conditions he said would need to be met.The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that the two leaders were due to speak by phone, […]
- [‘I Turn To Lord Krishna’s Teachings In Best And Worst Times’: Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/i-turn-to-lord-krishnas-teachings-in-best-and-worst-times-tulsi-gabbard/): Tulsi Gabbard, a practicing Vaishnava Hindu, described how the latter’s teachings to Arjuna have guided her in her best and worst times. 
- [EU warns of threat to Syrian transition while pledging billions in aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/eu-warns-of-threat-to-syrian-transition-while-pledging-billions-in-aid/): The EU has pledged $2.7 billion in aid to Syria to help the country rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Cyprus recovers at least seven bodies after refugee boat capsizes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/cyprus-recovers-at-least-seven-bodies-after-refugee-boat-capsizes/): The border protection agency Frontex says irregular crossings into the EU over the Mediterranean rose last year.
- [‘Bad Dream Come True’: Devastating Storms Leave 39 Dead Across Seven US States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/bad-dream-come-true-devastating-storms-leave-39-dead-across-seven-us-states/): Hailey Hart and Steve Romero survived a tornado in Tylertown, Mississippi, that destroyed their home. Severe weather across seven states claimed at least 39 lives.
- [Trump Says Iran ‘Playing Innocent Victims’, Will Face Consequences If Houthis Continue Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-says-iran-playing-innocent-victims-will-face-consequences-if-houthis-continue-attacks/): Houthis, meanwhile, in rallies taken out across Yemen warned the US to “whatever” it wants but it won’t budge from its position on Gaza.
- [Lithuania Blames Russian Military Intel For Arson Attack On Vilnius IKEA Store](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/lithuania-blames-russian-military-intel-for-arson-attack-on-vilnius-ikea-store/): Lithuanian authorities accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius in 2024. The suspect, a minor, was promised 10,000 euros and a BMW.
- [How Trump’s US aid freeze has stymied Colombia’s immigration system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/how-trumps-us-aid-freeze-has-stymied-colombias-immigration-system/): Experts warn that the sudden lack of funds may spur further migration of Venezuelans beyond neighbouring Colombia.
- [Putin and Trump to talk with proposed Russia-Ukraine truce in balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/putin-and-trump-to-talk-with-proposed-russia-ukraine-truce-in-balance/): US President Donald Trump is trying to win Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire.
- [Pub said to have same owner as nightclub where blaze killed 59 attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/pub-said-to-have-same-owner-as-nightclub-where-blaze-killed-59-attacked/): People smashed out windows of a pub suspected to be owned by the same owner nightclub where a fire killed 59 people.
- [No, ‘nerds’ and their technologies are not going to save the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/no-nerds-and-their-technologies-are-not-going-to-save-the-world/): Despite pop-culture portrayals, certain nerds have no intention of making the world better for anyone but themselves.
- ['Enemies Watching Israel' Netanyahu Slammed For Firing Shin Bet Chief, Iran Slams 'Inconsistent' US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/enemies-watching-israel-netanyahu-slammed-for-firing-shin-bet-chief-iran-slams-inconsistent-us/): Iran weighing response to letter in which President Trump warned the US will “have to go in militarily” if Tehran refuses talks on its nuclear program Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi will meet UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna on March 17 amid “increasing threats against Iran’s peaceful […]
- [Grief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/grief-anger-in-north-macedonia-as-thousands-mourn-nightclub-fire-victims/): Local authorities arrest 20 people in connection with the blaze, including officials and the nightclub manager.
- [EU pledges 2.5 billion euros ($2.7bn) to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/eu-pledges-2-5-billion-euros-2-7bn-to-syria-in-post-al-assad-donor-drive/): Western powers and regional neighbours attend conference in Brussels aimed at helping country rebuild after civil war.
- [Eyewitnesses recall Israeli attack on youth carrying firewood in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/eyewitnesses-recall-israeli-attack-on-youth-carrying-firewood-in-gaza/): Eyewitnesses recall an Israeli strike and quadcopter attack that killed three young Palestinian men and injured others.
- [Why is Netanyahu firing Israel’s chief of internal security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/why-is-netanyahu-firing-israels-chief-of-internal-security/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for a vote to fire his internal security chief.
- [White House deports alleged ‘gang members’ despite court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/white-house-deports-alleged-gang-members-despite-court-order/): The Trump administration has sparked fury by deporting alleged “Venezuelan gang members” to El Salvador.
- [‘Not Even For A Single Day’: Released Israeli Hostage Claims Hamas Never Stopped Digging Tunnels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/not-even-for-a-single-day-released-israeli-hostage-claims-hamas-never-stopped-digging-tunnels/): Tal Shoham survived nearly a year and a half in the tunnels that Hamas have dug and said that despite Israel’s attempts Hamas have kept digging tunnels.
- [Canada’s Carney visits France to seek ‘reliable’ allies amid US disputes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/canadas-carney-visits-france-to-seek-reliable-allies-amid-us-disputes/): The Canadian prime minister meets France’s President Macron in Paris, where the two leaders discuss trade and Ukraine.
- [What Is An Autopen Which Trump Claims Was Allegedly Used To Sign Pardons Issued By Joe Biden?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/what-is-an-autopen-which-trump-claims-was-allegedly-used-to-sign-pardons-issued-by-joe-biden/): Joe Biden is not the only person in US politics to face heat for using the autopen. Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld also faced heat for using the device.
- [PM Modi Meets US Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard As Rajnath Singh Flags Concerns Over Khalistan Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/pm-modi-meets-us-spy-chief-tulsi-gabbard-as-rajnath-singh-flags-concerns-over-khalistan-issue/): Tulsi Gabbard also met defence minister Rajnath Singh before meeting PM Modi.
- [Israeli forces detain and strip-search children in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/israeli-forces-detain-and-strip-search-children-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Two Palestinian boys were left in underwear after hours of Israeli detention and interrogation in the occupied West Bank
- [Palestinians in Gaza suffer extreme hunger under Israeli blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/palestinians-in-gaza-suffer-extreme-hunger-under-israeli-blockade/): Millions of people in Gaza are facing severe food and water shortages as Israel continues to block aid.
- [DR Congo and M23 rebels confirm participation in Angola peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-confirm-participation-in-angola-peace-talks/): Talks, which DRC previously rejected, will seek to resolve the spiralling conflict in the east of the country.
- [The world must not accept the ‘new normal’ in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/the-world-must-not-accept-the-new-normal-in-palestine/): As violence escalates in Gaza and the West Bank, the international community is obliged to act to stop it.  
- [Will Gen Z ever be able to retire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/will-gen-z-ever-be-able-to-retire/): We look at how Gen Z is reshaping the very concept of retirement.
- [Trump Claims Autopen Used To Sign Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons, Declares Them ‘Void, Vacant’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-claims-autopen-used-to-sign-bidens-last-minute-pardons-declares-them-void-vacant/): US President Donald Trump said that the presidential pardons issued by his predecessor Joe Biden “void, vacant and of no further force or effect”.
- [‘Better Work-Life Balance’: Woman Leaves Bank Job Of 7 Years To Become OnlyFans Porn Star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/better-work-life-balance-woman-leaves-bank-job-of-7-years-to-become-onlyfans-porn-star/): Layla Kelly, who was named New Zealand’s Best Porn Star in both 2023 and 2024, said that she was living “pay cheque to pay cheque” despite working long hours.
- [Trump, Putin 'May Have Something to Announce' On Ukraine, Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Amid Kursk Rout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-putin-may-have-something-to-announce-on-ukraine-zelensky-sacks-army-chief-amid-kursk-rout/): US President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (March 18) as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine.The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening.“We will see if we have something to announce […]
- [As Islam grows in Russia, Muslim prisoners struggle to practise their faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/as-islam-grows-in-russia-muslim-prisoners-struggle-to-practise-their-faith/): Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.
- [Trump deports 238 ‘gang members’ to El Salvador: What’s the controversy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-deports-238-gang-members-to-el-salvador-whats-the-controversy/): The US president invoked a 1798 law to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador.
- [Syria points finger at Hezbollah as fighting erupts on border with Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/syria-points-finger-at-hezbollah-as-fighting-erupts-on-border-with-lebanon/): Lebanese and Syrian armies communicating to ease the brewing border tensions after three Syrian soldiers killed.
- [China's Big Thumbs-Up To PM Modi's Podcast: 'His Positive Remarks On Ties Are Appreciated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/chinas-big-thumbs-up-to-pm-modis-podcast-his-positive-remarks-on-ties-are-appreciated/): Beijing has “appreciated” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “positive remarks” on the India-China relations during a podcast with Lex Fridman.
- [‘Wicked Stepmother’: Prince Harry Called Queen Camilla 'Villain', Begged Charles Not To Marry Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/wicked-stepmother-prince-harry-called-queen-camilla-villain-begged-charles-not-to-marry-her/): Prince Harry’s memoir reveals he and Prince William begged King Charles not to marry Queen Camilla, calling her “dangerous” and a “villain.” She leaked negative stories about him.
- [U.S Exits Ukrainian War Probe Panel: Informs EU Of Withdrawal | English News | News18 | USA Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/u-s-exits-ukrainian-war-probe-panel-informs-eu-of-withdrawal-english-news-news18-usa-ukraine/): US exits Ukrainian war probe panel: Informs EU of withdrawal n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Syria Slams ‘Dangerous Escalation’ As Turkey ‘Kills 9’ In Kurd Bastion, Hezbollah ‘Abducts’ Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/syria-slams-dangerous-escalation-as-turkey-kills-9-in-kurd-bastion-hezbollah-abducts-troops/): The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) accused Turkey of carrying out an airstrike in northern Syria, killing nine members of a family on March 16According to a statement by the US-backed armed group, a Turkish aircraft bombed a farming family south of Kobani late at night n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/rwanda-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-belgium/): Belgium responds by saying Rwandan diplomats no longer welcome as ties fray over respective roles in the DRC conflict.
- [Why are Trump supporters claiming he wants to crash the US stock market?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/why-are-trump-supporters-claiming-he-wants-to-crash-the-us-stock-market/): Some MAGA followers are spreading an unsubstantiated theory related to the cost of the US national debt.
- [Georgia court hands ex-President Saakashvili further 4.5 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/georgia-court-hands-ex-president-saakashvili-further-4-5-years-in-prison/): Opposition forces claim that sentences reflect regime’s fear of the former pro-Western leader.
- [Fire at illegal North Macedonian club kills at least 59 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/fire-at-illegal-north-macedonian-club-kills-at-least-59-people/): Around 20 people have been arrested in connection with fire at an illegal nightclub in North Macedonia.
- [Trump to speak to Putin on Tuesday about Ukraine ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-to-speak-to-putin-on-tuesday-about-ukraine-ceasefire/): US President Donald Trump has said he will speak to Russia President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war
- ['Islamist Terrorism Impacting People In India': Tulsi Gabbard On Pakistan-Sponsored Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/islamist-terrorism-impacting-people-in-india-tulsi-gabbard-on-pakistan-sponsored-terror/): Tulsi Gabbard, US DNI, said that PM Modi and President Donald Trump are working together to defeat the threat of Islamic terrorism which has impacted the people both in India and the United States.
- [Houthis Fear ‘Murder Policy of…’? Take ‘Extreme Steps’ To Protect Leaders Amid US Attacks | Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/houthis-fear-murder-policy-of-take-extreme-steps-to-protect-leaders-amid-us-attacks-yemen/): The Israeli military has put its air force on heightened alert for potential missile and drone attacks by the Houthis in Yemen, reported The Times of Israel. It comes as the US targeted the group’s leaders in heavy strikes on Yemen and vowed to continue to do so. The level of alert was already raised […]
- [‘This Is War’ Trump Defends Use of Alien Enemies Act To Deport Venezuelan Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/this-is-war-trump-defends-use-of-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-venezuelan-gang/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Storms weave a trail of destruction across the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/storms-weave-a-trail-of-destruction-across-the-us/): Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states, killing at least 39 people.
- ["I Turn To Bhagavad Gita In Best and Worst Of Times": Tulsi Gabbard | Trump | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/i-turn-to-bhagavad-gita-in-best-and-worst-of-times-tulsi-gabbard-trump-pm-modi-news18/): “I turn to Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita, in the best of times and worst of times to learn critical lessons”: US Director of National Intelligence @TulsiGabbard”I love so much about India, always feel at home when I’m here. Food is always delicious,” she also reveals her favourite Indian food n18oc_world
- [Rajnath Singh Raises Concerns Over Khalistani Activities In US During Meeting With Tulsi Gabbard: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/rajnath-singh-raises-concerns-over-khalistani-activities-in-us-during-meeting-with-tulsi-gabbard-report/): India raised concerns about anti-India elements operating from foreign soil, including pro-Khalistan groups, in the United States. This came days after a Hindu temple in California.
- ['Unfortunate Persecution': Gabbard Says Trump 'Concerned' Over Atrocities Against Bangladeshi Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/unfortunate-persecution-gabbard-says-trump-concerned-over-atrocities-against-bangladeshi-hindus/): Tulsi Gabbard said the Trump administration is committed to defeating “Islamist terrorism” globally.
- [Modi’s Call To Strengthen India-China Ties Despite Differences Shows Pragmatic Approach: Chinese Expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/modis-call-to-strengthen-india-china-ties-despite-differences-shows-pragmatic-approach-chinese-expert/): PM Modi, in an interview with US-based podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, said India and China were working to restore conditions to how they were before the 2020 border tension
- [Philippines Senate launches investigation into Duterte’s ICC arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/philippines-senate-launches-investigation-into-dutertes-icc-arrest/): Imee Marcos, sister of incumbent President Marcos, leads probe amid political fallout.
- [Houthis pledge to escalate attacks after US strikes on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/houthis-pledge-to-escalate-attacks-after-us-strikes-on-yemen/): Yemen’s Houthis have said they will respond to US strikes on Yemen by escalating their attacks.
- [Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/report-forecasts-climate-change-to-drive-rise-in-heart-disease/): Researchers say 50,000 years of healthy life lost annually in Australia to weather-linked cardiovascular disease.
- [Could titanium hearts be a solution to a global heart donor shortage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/could-titanium-hearts-be-a-solution-to-a-global-heart-donor-shortage/): An Australian man lived with a titanium artificial heart for more than 100 days before receiving a real heart.
- [US Deportations to El Salvador will have “larger ramifications”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/us-deportations-to-el-salvador-will-have-larger-ramifications/): “Can the Trump administration say Venezuela is intentionally flooding the United States with specific gang members?”
- [Trump Violates Judge’s Order? US Flies Venezuelan “Gang Members” To El Salvador Prison Despite…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-violates-judges-order-us-flies-venezuelan-gang-members-to-el-salvador-prison-despite/): The US flew 238 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador despite a federal judge’s temporary suspension of the expulsion order. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele posted “Oopsie… Too late” on social media after the judge’s ruling. On March 16, Bukele shared footage of shackled inmates arriving and their heads being shaved. US President Trump […]
- [Will Sunita Williams Receive Overtime Pay For Her 9-Month Stay In Space? Here's How Much She'll Earn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/will-sunita-williams-receive-overtime-pay-for-her-9-month-stay-in-space-heres-how-much-shell-earn/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for over nine months, are expected to return to Earth on March 18.
- [Yemenis Search For Bodies In Saada Rubble After US Strike, ‘Multiple’ Houthi Leaders ‘Killed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/yemenis-search-for-bodies-in-saada-rubble-after-us-strike-multiple-houthi-leaders-killed/): Footage shared by Yemen’s Houthi rebels showed people searching for bodies in the rubble after a US strike in Saada province on March 16. The US president ordered the air raids on March 15, targeting the Iran-backed Houthis after they threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships over Gaza’s blockade. The Houthi-run health ministry reported […]
- ['Direct Dialogue Happening At The Very Top': Tulsi Gabbard Weighs In On India-US Tariff Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/direct-dialogue-happening-at-the-very-top-tulsi-gabbard-weighs-in-on-india-us-tariff-debate/): Tulsi Gabbard said that both Trump and PM Modi are looking out for what is in the best interest of their country’s economy.
- [Karachi Witnesses Meteor Shower, Illuminates Night Sky With Vibrant Trails | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/karachi-witnesses-meteor-shower-illuminates-night-sky-with-vibrant-trails-watch/): The meteors that are known for their dramatic glow, were seen in various parts of the city, leaving a trail resembling broken stars.
- [Houthis Vow Escalation, Hit US Ships With ‘18 Missiles’ After ‘Multiple Leaders Killed’ In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/houthis-vow-escalation-hit-us-ships-with-18-missiles-after-multiple-leaders-killed-in-yemen/): US airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen are said to have killed the security chief of the top Houthi leader. The air raids killed the security chief of Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the Houthis, in an attack in Saada, Yemen, Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath reported.Washington’s weekend strikes against the Houthis were the first since […]
- ["This Will Continue Until..." Hegseth Says US Won't Spare The Houthis Till They Stop Red Sea Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/this-will-continue-until-hegseth-says-us-wont-spare-the-houthis-till-they-stop-red-sea-attacks/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said US will conduct “unrelenting” strikes against the Houthis in Yemen until the militant group ceases their military actions targeting American assets and global shipping. “This will continue until you say ‘We’re done shooting at ships. We’re done shooting at assets’,” Hegseth said. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Hegseth declares US will […]
- ['Modi Can Still Play A Role': Ukrainian MP Hails PM For Persuading Russia To Refrain From Using Nuclear Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/modi-can-still-play-a-role-ukrainian-mp-hails-pm-for-persuading-russia-to-refrain-from-using-nuclear-weapons/): “PM Modi, indeed, has played a significant role and he can still play a role. ⁠Ukraine wants peace. Indian is a leading power . India’s perspective matters to us,” says Ukrainian MP Sviatoslav Yurash
- [US Deports Hundreds Of Members Of Venezuela Gang Tren de Aragua To El Salvador Despite Judge Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/us-deports-hundreds-of-members-of-venezuela-gang-tren-de-aragua-to-el-salvador-despite-judge-ruling/): The Donald Trump administration has sent more than 200 Venezuelans back to a large prison in El Salvador, despite a federal judge’s order for their return to the US. Trump had tried to invoke the rarely used Wartime Aliens Act to quickly deport alleged members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang connected to kidnapping, […]
- [PM Modi Luxon Meet | PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With PM Christopher Luxon Of New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/pm-modi-luxon-meet-pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-pm-christopher-luxon-of-new-zealand/): Joint statement signed by PM Modi and Christopher Luxon, PM Of New Zealand after bilateral talks n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Houthi-US violence explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/houthi-us-violence-explained/): The US killed at least 53 people, according to reports. Houthis have responded with attacks on US warships.
- [Yemen’s Houthis and US launch new attacks amid Red Sea shipping threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/yemens-houthis-and-us-launch-new-attacks-amid-red-sea-shipping-threat/): US insists it will target Houthis until Yemeni group withdraws threat to Red Sea shipping.
- [Had Affair With Ex-PM Liz Truss, She Was Obsessive; Ruined My Marriage: Former Tory MP In New  Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/had-affair-with-ex-pm-liz-truss-she-was-obsessive-ruined-my-marriage-former-tory-mp-in-new-book/): Former British minister Mark Field’s new book details his growing bond with the ex-PM over 18 months of coffee and lunch dates, describing him as “passionate”, “stubborn”, and energetic
- [Trump Shares PM Modi's Podcast With Lex Fridman On His Truth Social Platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/trump-shares-pm-modis-podcast-with-lex-fridman-on-his-truth-social-platform/): PM Modi spoke at length about his relationship with Trump, praising his resilience and dedication towards America. He said Trump was “far more prepared” than his first term as president.
- [Bar Video, Clothes On Beach: Web Of Mystery Surrounds Indian Student Missing In Dominican Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/17/bar-video-clothes-on-beach-web-of-mystery-surrounds-indian-student-missing-in-dominican-republic/): A newly surfaced video claims to show Sudiksha Konanki at a bar in Punta Cana with friends and Joshua Riibe, shortly before her disappearance.
- [Watch: Moment When Sunita Williams Splashed Down To Earth After Nine Month Space Stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/watch-moment-when-sunita-williams-splashed-down-to-earth-after-nine-month-space-stay/): Sunita Williams, along with three other astronauts, splashed down on Earth on Wednesday, nine months after being stuck in International Space Station.
- [Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/congolese-rwandan-leaders-meet-in-qatar-call-for-ceasefire-in-eastern-drc/): The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern DRC.
- [Why has Israel shattered the ceasefire in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/why-has-israel-shattered-the-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to implement phase two of the ceasefire agreed upon with Hamas.
- [Aleppo’s airport reopens for the first time since Assad’s ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/aleppos-airport-reopens-for-the-first-time-since-assads-ouster/): Aleppo International Airport has reopened for the first time since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/russias-putin-agrees-to-30-day-halt-in-attacks-on-ukraine-energy-targets/): Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.
- [Zelenskyy open to halting strikes on energy but needs details from Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/zelenskyy-open-to-halting-strikes-on-energy-but-needs-details-from-trump/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would support a proposal to stop strikes on energy infrastructure, but needs more details.
- [Inside The High Stakes Mission Of Bringing Home NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/inside-the-high-stakes-mission-of-bringing-home-nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmore/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally returning to earth on board Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. The spacecraft is expected to make a splashdown off the Florida coast, marking the end of their prolonged space mission. Williams and Wilmore were meant to spend only a few weeks at the ISS but ended […]
- [Netanyahu: ‘From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/netanyahu-from-now-on-negotiations-will-only-take-place-under-fire/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hamas that Israel’s breaking of the Gaza ceasefire is “only the beginning.”
- [Trump Speaks To Putin On Ukraine War, Discusses 'Many Elements Of Contract For Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-speaks-to-putin-on-ukraine-war-discusses-many-elements-of-contract-for-peace/): Donald Trump spoke to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and held a wide-ranging discussion on an over 2-hour phone call. Ukraine war was the focus of the conversation between the two leaders.
- [Baby Feet, Muscle Loss...Challenges Await Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore On Their Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/baby-feet-muscle-loss-challenges-await-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-on-their-return/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back home to Earth, after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). But their extended space odyssey isn’t their biggest challenge yet. After months in microgravity or ‘zero-G’, astronauts often face health challenges, ranging from dizziness to ‘baby feet’ to a […]
- ['Negotiations Will Take Place Only Under Fire From Now On': Netanyahu After Deadly Gaza Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/negotiations-will-take-place-only-under-fire-from-now-on-netanyahu-after-deadly-gaza-strikes/): Over 400 people were killed in the Israeli strikes in Gaza. PM Netanyahu said that this was “only the beginning” of the Israeli action in the Palestinian territory.
- [Video: Blast near Somalia president’s residence as official convoy passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/video-blast-near-somalia-presidents-residence-as-official-convoy-passes/): An explosion was reported near the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.
- [Turkiye’s Istanbul University annuls Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/turkiyes-istanbul-university-annuls-mayor-ekrem-imamoglus-diploma/): Opposition leader slams the university’s move as ‘unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision.
- [Putin may well get what he wants in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/putin-may-well-get-what-he-wants-in-ukraine/): The Russian president is quite close to drawing a thick red line in Eastern Europe that the West will have to respect.
- [Russia-Ukraine Prisoners' Swap, 30-Day Ceasefire: What Trump, Putin Discussed On 2-Hour Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/russia-ukraine-prisoners-swap-30-day-ceasefire-what-trump-putin-discussed-on-2-hour-call/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held an over 2-hour phone call over a range of issues, including the resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
- [Yemen's Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile At Israel After Gaza Strikes Kill Over 400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/yemens-houthis-fire-ballistic-missile-at-israel-after-gaza-strikes-kill-over-400/): This marks the first reported attack on Israel from Yemen since the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza took effect on January 19
- [NSA Ajit Doval Raised Issues Of Terror Finance, Counterterrorism, And Khalistanis With Five Eyes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/nsa-ajit-doval-raised-issues-of-terror-finance-counterterrorism-and-khalistanis-with-five-eyes-exclusive/): This occurred in a separate meeting held during the Raisina Dialogue, where intelligence chiefs from 25 countries met in India
- [Trump, Putin Seek New Beginning In US-Russia Ties With Focus On Energy, Economic Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-putin-seek-new-beginning-in-us-russia-ties-with-focus-on-energy-economic-cooperation/): US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the US-Ukraine-backed truce proposal and potential economic and energy partnerships during a detailed telephonic conversation.
- [Trump-Putin Phone Call | Trump Speaks With Putin About Ending Ukraine War | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-putin-phone-call-trump-speaks-with-putin-about-ending-ukraine-war-english-news-n18g/): President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning about ending the war in Ukraine. After the call, the White House said that the two leaders began laying the groundwork for a ceasefire that included an agreement to stop attacking energy targets. Source: AP and Reuters News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Secures Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire', Putin Demands West End Military Aid In 2-Hour Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-secures-russia-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-putin-demands-west-end-military-aid-in-2-hour-call/): Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a critical phone call for at least an hour and a half on a Ukraine ceasefire plan The Kremlin said in a statement that the two leaders had a “detailed and frank exchange of views” on Ukraine Putin agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other’s […]
- [Thousands flee northern Gaza after Israel issues evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/thousands-flee-northern-gaza-after-israel-issues-evacuation-orders/): The death toll rises in Gaza as escalating air strikes prompt mass evacuations from towns deemed combat zones by Israel.
- [US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/us-chief-justice-john-roberts-slams-trumps-call-to-impeach-a-federal-judge/): Trump has called for the impeachment of federal Judge James Boasberg after he ruled against a recent deportation effort.
- [‘Sacrifice’ captives: Israel divided over end of ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/sacrifice-captives-israel-divided-over-end-of-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Far-right joy over renewed bombing of Gaza, but captives’ families fear for their loved ones.
- [Children, a doctor: Some of the people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/children-a-doctor-some-of-the-people-killed-by-israeli-strikes-in-gaza/): Israel has left families bereaved and shocked across the Gaza Strip with a new wave of brutal attacks.
- [German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/german-parliament-approves-merzs-spending-boost/): The legislation still has to go to the upper house of the parliament for approval.
- [Children killed in strikes Israel says targeted Hamas ‘terror targets’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/children-killed-in-strikes-israel-says-targeted-hamas-terror-targets/): Israeli strikes the military says were aimed at Hamas “terror targets” have killed and injured children across Gaza.
- [Israel Says Resumption Of Gaza War ‘Coordinated’ With Washington; US Blames Hamas For Air Raid Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-says-resumption-of-gaza-war-coordinated-with-washington-us-blames-hamas-for-air-raid-deaths/): Israel resumed fighting in Gaza, coordinated with Washington, after Hamas rejected a ceasefire extension. Over 400 died. The US blamed Hamas for the conflict and supported Israel’s actions.
- [Trump Administration Moves To Layoff Hundreds Of Government Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-administration-moves-to-layoff-hundreds-of-government-scientists/): The firings would result from the EPA, which tackles environmental issues including pollution, clean water and climate change, eliminating its scientific research arm that employs over 1,500 people.
- ['Insane': Elon Musk Condemns 'Evil Attacks' After Viral Videos Claim To Show Tesla Cars Set Afire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/insane-elon-musk-condemns-evil-attacks-after-viral-videos-claim-to-show-tesla-cars-set-afire/): Several Tesla cars were set on fire on Tuesday morning in the United States, the police said. Elon Musk has called the incident “insane and deeply wrong”.
- [Kumbh Photo To Ganesh Idol In ISS: Sunita Williams' Cousin Shares NASA Astronaut's Indian Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/kumbh-photo-to-ganesh-idol-in-iss-sunita-williams-cousin-shares-nasa-astronauts-indian-connection/): Falguni Pandya expressed her excitement over Williams’ return, saying the family has planned a special prayer and havan at a temple to mark her return
- [USAID cuts: Immediate and devastating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/usaid-cuts-immediate-and-devastating/): We examine how USAID cuts are affecting millions of people worldwide.
- [Drugged Driver Causes Fatal Crash Near King’s College London, Killing One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/drugged-driver-causes-fatal-crash-near-kings-college-london-killing-one/): Police have arrested a 26-year-old driver for suspected drug driving after he killed one and injured two others.
- ['Efforts To Force Palestinians Into Displacement': Israeli Strikes On Gaza Draw Global Condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/efforts-to-force-palestinians-into-displacement-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-draw-global-condemnation/): The strikes, by far the deadliest since a truce took effect in January, killed more than 400 people, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.
- [Trump Calls For Impeachment Of US Federal Judge Over Deportation Of Illegal Migrants Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-calls-for-impeachment-of-us-federal-judge-over-deportation-of-illegal-migrants-issue/): The White House has been critical of federal district courts which have blocked some of the president’s executive actions but this is the first time Trump has personally called for a judge’s impeachment since he took office in January.
- [UN humanitarian chief on worsening aid situation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/un-humanitarian-chief-on-worsening-aid-situation-in-gaza/): UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the UN Security Council he was ‘distressed’ by Israel’s move to cut off Gaza aid
- [Video: Fears of war returning as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/video-fears-of-war-returning-as-israel-resumes-gaza-airstrikes/): A barrage of Israeli strikes have targeted the Gaza Strip as the ceasefire ends and the war on the enclave resumes.
- [What Happens After NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Land On Earth? All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/what-happens-after-nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-land-on-earth-all-you-need-to-know/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will first be flown to their crew quarters for several days of health checks, per routine for astronaut returns, before flight surgeons approve they can go home to their families
- [Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Discuss Russia-Ukraine War; White House Says 'Call Is Going Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-discuss-russia-ukraine-war-white-house-says-call-is-going-well/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the US-backed 30-day truce proposal to halt the Ukraine war which entered its fourth year in 2025.
- ['Netanyahu Wants Power' Hostage Kin Fume As Israel Strikes Kill 400 In Gaza, Hamas Rejects Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/netanyahu-wants-power-hostage-kin-fume-as-israel-strikes-kill-400-in-gaza-hamas-rejects-surrender/): The Israeli military ordered Gazans to evacuate several areas near the border following overnight airstrikes that reportedly killed over 400 peopleIsrael launched its deadliest strikes on Gaza since a ceasefire took effect last month, accusing Hamas of “repeated refusal to release our hostages”Meanwhile, relatives of Israelis still held hostage in Gaza have lashed out at […]
- [Statements of condemnation won’t stop the genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/statements-of-condemnation-wont-stop-the-genocide-in-gaza/): As Israel resumes full-scale genocide in Gaza, all the international community can muster are weak objections.
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israels-ben-gvir-to-rejoin-netanyahus-government/): The Israeli hardliner had resigned in January in protest of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [Houthis Claim Attack On American Warships, US Retaliates With Fresh Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/houthis-claim-attack-on-american-warships-us-retaliates-with-fresh-strikes/): The Huthis had targeted ships in the Red Sea after the start of the Gaza war and until a January ceasefire, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.
- [Pakistan Closes Universities In Balochistan Citing ‘Security Concerns’ For ‘Indefinite Period’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/pakistan-closes-universities-in-balochistan-citing-security-concerns-for-indefinite-period/): Officials said that the decision was made after reviewing the overall security situation and authorities have decided to switch to virtual learning until further notice.
- [Iranian Jets Force US Spy Drone To 'Retreat', Houthis Refuse To Stop Attacks Amid Trump Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/iranian-jets-force-us-spy-drone-to-retreat-houthis-refuse-to-stop-attacks-amid-trump-warning/): A US spy drone had to retreat from near Iranian airspace after encountering Iranian F-14 fighter jets and reconnaissance drones, Reuters reported. Iran’s armed forces remain on high alert, prepared for “full-scale defence and a severe counterattack”, the report added citing Iran’s Nournews.Tensions between Iran and US have ratcheted up amid President Donald Trump’s threats […]
- [Home Ministry Put Soros-Backed Open Society In Prior Reference Category Over Undesirable Activities: ED Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/home-ministry-put-soros-backed-open-society-in-prior-reference-category-over-undesirable-activities-ed-sources-exclusive/): Since then, they added, Open Society Institute (previously Open Society Foundation) needs prior sanction from the ministry for sending money to FCRA-registered organisations in India. Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) is the social impact investment arm of the OSI
- ['Vacate Indian Territory': MEA's Sharp Reply To Pakistan's J&K Remarks After PM Modi's Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/vacate-indian-territory-meas-sharp-reply-to-pakistans-jk-remarks-after-pm-modis-podcast/): The MEA said that Pakistan’s statements on PoK are not welcome since it illegally occupies the area while sponsoring terror to destabilise the region.
- [Gaza truce shattered as Israel kills hundreds and orders displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/gaza-truce-shattered-as-israel-kills-hundreds-and-orders-displacement/): Hundreds of Palestinians were killed as Israel resumed attacks on Gaza and issued evacuation orders for displacement.
- [Is Trump helping other world leaders gain popularity back home?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/is-trump-helping-other-world-leaders-gain-popularity-back-home/): Trudeau, Zelenskyy, Sheinbaum and other leaders have seen a boost in approval ratings amid negotiations with Trump.
- [Ukraine presses for unconditional ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/ukraine-presses-for-unconditional-ceasefire-ahead-of-trump-putin-talks/): Ukraine foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders set to discuss war.
- [Why is Israel bombing Gaza again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/why-is-israel-bombing-gaza-again/): Hundreds of people have been killed as Israel launched the most intense strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire began.
- [Returning to Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/returning-to-sudan/): Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan takes us through the experience of displaced Sudanese returning home.
- [Rajnath Singh Tells Netherlands Counterpart To Stop Arms Supplies To 'Terrorism Sponsor' Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/rajnath-singh-tells-netherlands-counterpart-to-stop-arms-supplies-to-terrorism-sponsor-pakistan/): A source from the Defence Ministry told News18 that Singh’s message, delivered during Berkelmans’ official visit to New Delhi, was “loud and clear”
- [‘Crimea, Power Plants…’ Trump Mulls ‘Dividing Assets’ For Russia-Ukraine Peace Ahead of Putin Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/crimea-power-plants-trump-mulls-dividing-assets-for-russia-ukraine-peace-ahead-of-putin-call/): Trump is considering recognising Crimea, annexed by Moscow from Ukraine, as Russian territory as part of a truce deal, reported SemaforOfficials from the Trump administration have also debated whether the US should push the UN to formally acknowledge Crimea as part of Russia, as per the reportSuch a request would align the Trump administration with […]
- [Israel Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Spokesperson Abu Hamza, Wife In Gaza Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-kills-palestinian-islamic-jihad-spokesperson-abu-hamza-wife-in-gaza-airstrikes/): Pro-Palestinian Islamic Jihad and pro-Palestinian Hamas social media accounts claimed Israel eliminated Abu Hamza, spokesperson of the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
- [Families Urge Israel PM Netanyahu To 'Stop The Killing' Of Gaza Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/families-urge-israel-pm-netanyahu-to-stop-the-killing-of-gaza-hostages/): The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it had received no response to its request to meet with Netanyahu and other officials to hear how the remaining hostages would be “protected from the military pressure”.
- [Stranded astronauts begin return journey to Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/stranded-astronauts-begin-return-journey-to-earth/): Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are on their way back to Earth nine months later than planned.
- [Putin Sets New Condition Before Trump Talks: 'Halt Ukraine Weapon Supplies During 30-Day Truce Period'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/putin-sets-new-condition-before-trump-talks-halt-ukraine-weapon-supplies-during-30-day-truce-period/): European officials did not like the idea because they feared that Russia would use the window to re-arm itself while preventing Ukraine from doing so.
- [India Part Of QUAD And Very Important For Indo-Pacific Peace, Stability: Taiwan Deputy NSA | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/india-part-of-quad-and-very-important-for-indo-pacific-peace-stability-taiwan-deputy-nsa-exclusive/): Hsu Szu-chien, who is visiting India with a Taiwanese delegation, also spoke at this year’s Raisina Dialogue. More investments, trade, and people-to-people exchange can boost the momentum of the relationship between the two nations, he said to News18
- ['Who's Funding Them': Elon Musk's Reply After Social Media Post Claims Facebook Link To Tesla Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/whos-funding-them-elon-musks-reply-after-social-media-post-claims-facebook-link-to-tesla-protests/): According to the post on social media, since Musk-owned X is “monitored by pro Elon people”, the protests are being “organized through facebook groups”
- [‘Continuation Of Genocide’: Iran Condemns Gaza Strikes, Qatar Says Israeli Actions Could ‘Ignite’ Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/continuation-of-genocide-iran-condemns-gaza-strikes-qatar-says-israeli-actions-could-ignite-region/): Iran condemned Israel’s air strikes in Gaza, calling them genocide and blaming the US. Over 400 were killed. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Russia also urged a ceasefire.
- [Will Prince Harry's Old Drug Use Confession Result In Deportation From US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/will-prince-harrys-old-drug-use-confession-result-in-deportation-from-us/): Prince Harry faces scrutiny over his US residency after admitting past drug use. A US court ordered the release of redacted visa documents after a legal battle with the Heritage Foundation
- [Small Plane Crash Off Honduran Island Kills At Least 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/small-plane-crash-off-honduran-island-kills-at-least-12/): The aircraft “made a sharp turn to the right of the runway and fell into the water”, civil aviation official Carlos Padilla said
- [Entire families wiped out as Israel bombards Gaza’s residential areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/entire-families-wiped-out-as-israel-bombards-gazas-residential-areas/): Gaza hospitals overwhelmed with casualties as relentless Israeli bombardments leave hundreds dead and many more wounded.
- [Poland and Baltic states to dump landmine treaty citing Russian threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/poland-and-baltic-states-to-dump-landmine-treaty-citing-russian-threat/): The quartet bordering Russia proposed withdrawing from the Ottawa treaty, but add they have no plans to use landmines.
- [Causing Waves: The war to protect underwater cables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/causing-waves-the-war-to-protect-underwater-cables/): Is there a hybrid war underway?
- [The rise of AI scams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/the-rise-of-ai-scams/): From voice cloning to deepfake videos, images and chats, AI is redefining online scams — and increasing them.
- [SpaceX’s ‘Dragon’ Capsule, The Vehicle Bringing Sunita Williams Home: What You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/spacexs-dragon-capsule-the-vehicle-bringing-sunita-williams-home-what-you-need-to-know/): Two astronauts in NASA’s Crew-9 mission were launched to the ISS using the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule which is getting Wilmore and Williams back home.
- [Houthis ‘Successfully’ Attack US Warship Truman For ‘Third Time’ In Red Sea As Trump Pounds Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/houthis-successfully-attack-us-warship-truman-for-third-time-in-red-sea-as-trump-pounds-yemen/): Yemen’s Houthis on Tuesday (March 18) claimed their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, despite US strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that have sparked mass protests organised by the group.The rebels also condemned Israel’s wave of strikes on Gaza, which the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said killed at least 330 people, […]
- [Sunita Williams: Accomplished NASA Astronaut With Expertise In Space Missions | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/sunita-williams-accomplished-nasa-astronaut-with-expertise-in-space-missions-gfx/): The exceptional CV of astronaut Sunita Williams as she heads home after nine months in space.
- [Israel informed US ahead of new Gaza strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-informed-us-ahead-of-new-gaza-strikes/): Israel informed the US about its latest attack on Gaza before it happened, according to the White House.
- [Why did Israel break the ceasefire in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/why-did-israel-break-the-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Israel resumed its relentless bombing of Gaza overnight on Tuesday, killing more than 400 people and sowing terror.
- [Al Jazeera reporters on the end of the Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/al-jazeera-reporters-on-the-end-of-the-gaza-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary and Hani Mahmoud report from Gaza as Israel launches a massive assault across the strip.
- [Israel strikes Gaza, breaking ceasefire: Live tracker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-strikes-gaza-breaking-ceasefire-live-tracker/): At least 404 people have been killed, including many children, as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza.
- [UN report of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees “horrifying”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/un-report-of-sexual-abuse-of-palestinian-detainees-horrifying/): Sari Bashi from Human Rights Watch unpacks a UN report accusing Israel of systemic sexual violence and genocide.
- [‘Time To Show If You Really Want Peace’: Ukraine To Russia Ahead Of Trump-Putin Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/time-to-show-if-you-really-want-peace-ukraine-to-russia-ahead-of-trump-putin-call/): Ukraine said it supports the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire and said it expects Russia to unconditionally agree to this proposal.
- [NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore And Suni Williams Head Back To Earth In SpaceX Capsule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/nasa-astronauts-butch-wilmore-and-suni-williams-head-back-to-earth-in-spacex-capsule/): NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams depart the International Space Station on March 18 in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, marking the end of their nine-month mission. Originally intended to last only a week, their return was delayed due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The crew, which also includes two other astronauts, is […]
- [European Leaders Push For Unified Defence Force As US Dithers On Support For Ukraine | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/european-leaders-push-for-unified-defence-force-as-us-dithers-on-support-for-ukraine-exclusive/): Fears of a potential US withdrawal, either through a policy shift under President Donald Trump or a broader NATO pullback, have driven the push for European self-reliance
- [China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/china-scrutinising-hong-kong-firms-sale-of-panama-canal-ports/): China and Hong Kong condemn ‘bullying’ following deal struck amid US pressure.
- [Trump was consulted before Israel’s Gaza attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/trump-was-consulted-before-israels-gaza-attacks/): Israel has restarted its genocide on Palestinians in Gaza with the backing of US President Donald Trump.
- [Can Trump reverse Biden’s presidential pardons over alleged use of autopen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/can-trump-reverse-bidens-presidential-pardons-over-alleged-use-of-autopen/): Are Biden’s autopen-signed pardons void? No, experts confirm they’re valid, and Trump’s assertion is false under US law.
- [Pentagon Warns More Airstrikes On Houthis Expected ‘In Coming Days’ To Meet Trump's ‘Objectives’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/pentagon-warns-more-airstrikes-on-houthis-expected-in-coming-days-to-meet-trumps-objectives/): Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, Joint Staff Director for Operations, confirmed that the US began precision strikes against the Houthis on March 15, shortly after 1 p.m. Eastern Time, under the direction of the president. The initial wave targeted over 30 sites, including terrorist training camps, UAV infrastructure, weapons manufacturing and storage facilities, and command centers, […]
- [NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Leave ISS For 17-Hour Dangerous Journey Back To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-leave-iss-for-17-hour-dangerous-journey-back-to-earth/): NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose planned short stay in space stretched into nine months, are finally heading home. They climbed aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule alongside two teammates, NASA’s Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, and departed the International Space Station before an expected splashdown return.00:00 […]
- [PM Modi Writes To Sunita Williams: ‘1.4 Billion Indians Take Pride In Your Achievements’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/pm-modi-writes-to-sunita-williams-1-4-billion-indians-take-pride-in-your-achievements/): PM Modi wished NASA astronaut and “India’s daughter” Sunita Williams a safe return to Earth after nine months in space, expressing pride on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians.
- [China Conducts 'Punishment' Drills, Citing Over Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s 'Separatism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/china-conducts-punishment-drills-citing-over-taiwan-president-lai-ching-tes-separatism/): Taiwan’s defence ministry released footage on March 17 showing Chinese military exercises near Taiwan after Beijing said the drills were punishment for President Lai Ching-te’s “separatist” actions. China, which has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control, carried out “joint combat readiness patrols” in the morning and afternoon, involving 54 Chinese […]
- [Hamas Says Head Of Its Government In Gaza Killed In Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/hamas-says-head-of-its-government-in-gaza-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Hamas Says Head Of Its Government In Gaza Killed In Israeli Strike
- [Israel resumes its war on us, the people of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-resumes-its-war-on-us-the-people-of-gaza/): Maram Humaid writes about her family trying to come to grips with the nightmare of Israel restarting its war on Gaza.
- [Hundreds killed as Israel launches air strikes across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/hundreds-killed-as-israel-launches-air-strikes-across-gaza/): Israel unleashes a bombardment on Gaza, shattering the January ceasefire and spreading death and destruction.
- [Israeli army issues forced evacuation orders after deadly attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israeli-army-issues-forced-evacuation-orders-after-deadly-attacks-on-gaza/): Orders issued after Israel launches deadly attacks on Gaza, shattering its ceasefire deal with Hamas.
- [‘Death Sentence…’ Hamas Warns Israel On Hostages’ Fate Amid ‘Trump-Backed’ Gaza ‘Land, Air’ War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/death-sentence-hamas-warns-israel-on-hostages-fate-amid-trump-backed-gaza-land-air-war/): Israel vowed on Tuesday (March 18) to continue fighting in Gaza until the return of all hostages as it unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting more than 330 people killed.Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to “resume war” after a deadlock […]
- ['Misleading': Bangladesh's Yunus Hits Out At Tulsi Gabbard Over Minority Persecution Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/misleading-bangladeshs-yunus-hits-out-at-tulsi-gabbard-over-minority-persecution-remarks/): Bangladesh has reacted sharply to the alleged persecution of minority remarks by US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, calling it misleading and damaging image of the country.
- [Did Israel Consult US On Gaza Strikes? White House Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/did-israel-consult-us-on-gaza-strikes-white-house-responds/): Israel-Hamas War: Donald Trump previously publicly issued a warning saying Hamas should release all hostages in Gaza or “let hell break out.”
- [Israel Launches Heaviest Airstrikes On Gaza Since Jan. Ceasefire, Over 200 Killed In Hours | Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-launches-heaviest-airstrikes-on-gaza-since-jan-ceasefire-over-200-killed-in-hours-hamas/): Explosions were heard over Gaza City in the early hours of March 18 as Israel’s military carried out extensive strikes on Hamas targets in the Palestinian enclave. Ambulances were seen leaving Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, with medics reporting casualties from one of the most intense attacks since the January 19 ceasefire. A senior Hamas […]
- ['Everything Gone': Pakistanis Loot Fake Call Centre After Raid In Islamabad | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/everything-gone-pakistanis-loot-fake-call-centre-after-raid-in-islamabad-video/): Reportedly, the call centre was raided after being investigated for fraud and scamming people globally. A group of foreigners, including some Chinese nationals, were said to be running the operation.
- [Palestinians rushed to hospital as Israel ends Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/palestinians-rushed-to-hospital-as-israel-ends-gaza-ceasefire/): Scores of injured Palestinians have been rushed to hospital after Israel ended the Gaza ceasefire.
- [New Zealand thrash Pakistan again to go 2-0 up in T20 cricket series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/new-zealand-thrash-pakistan-again-to-go-2-0-up-in-t20-cricket-series/): New Zealand’s Allen and Seifert blow away Pakistan’s bowling as hosts record a five-wicket win in Dunedin.
- [How the world is reacting to Israel’s wave of deadly attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-israels-wave-of-deadly-attacks-on-gaza/): Hamas says attacks ‘overturn’ ceasefire, as families of Israeli captives accuse Netanyahu of ‘giving up on hostages’.
- [India & New Zealand Should Be Really Close Friends: NZ PM Luxon At Raisina Dialogue 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/india-new-zealand-should-be-really-close-friends-nz-pm-luxon-at-raisina-dialogue-2025/): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, “India is significant for business, but talent that has come out of India is the most profound. I have huge respect and admiration for India.”
- [Israel ends ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israel-ends-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Israel has launched a deadly wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians and ending the ceasefire.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,118](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-days-1118/): These are the key developments on day 1,118 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Peru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/peru-declares-state-of-emergency-as-violent-crimewave-engulfs-lima/): Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on bus provokes public outrage.
- [AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/au-welcomes-doha-talks-between-dr-congo-and-rwanda-leaders/): Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday.
- [Video: Bulgarian UN aid worker killed by Israeli military strikes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/video-bulgarian-un-aid-worker-killed-by-israeli-military-strikes-in-gaza/): Eyewitnesses say an Israeli military strike on a UN guesthouse in Deir el-Balah killed a Bulgarian UN aid worker.
- [Israeli forces claim to have retaken Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israeli-forces-claim-to-have-retaken-gazas-netzarim-corridor/): Israeli forces have resumed some ground operations in Gaza and reportedly taken the Netzarim Corridor.
- [Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’ approach is dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/pakistans-war-on-terror-approach-is-dangerous/): Refusing to see insurgencies’ roots, using ‘terrorism’ labels, and scapegoating neighbours are not winning strategies.
- ['Living In Dictatorship':Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Anger | Turkey Protests News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/living-in-dictatorshipistanbul-mayors-arrest-sparks-anger-turkey-protests-news-news18-n18g/): “We’re living in a dictatorship,” said Kuzey, an Istanbul shopkeeper after police detained the city’s popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption allegations.The early morning detention of Imamoglu on graft charges was purely political, Kuzey said as he opened his shop near Taksim Square.The move came days before Imamoglu, the main political rival of Turkey’s […]
- [Female Teacher Asks 3 Students To Have Group Sex, Sets A Condition Before Engaging In Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/female-teacher-asks-3-students-to-have-group-sex-sets-a-condition-before-engaging-in-act/): The new allegations came after Fortinberry, a 31-year-old former teacher at Eminence High School in Martinsville, Indiana, was charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy and sending explicit messages
- [Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore's 45-Day Rehabilitation To Overcome Effects Of Microgravity | NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/sunita-williams-and-butch-wilmores-45-day-rehabilitation-to-overcome-effects-of-microgravity-nasa/): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after a nine-month-long stay at the International Space Station (ISS). They have begun an extensive rehabilitation program to prepare their bodies for gravity. The post-flight reconditioning began immediately after landing, and will be held for 2 hours per day, seven days a week for 45 […]
- ['Trump Really Looking For A Success: He Overestimated Ability To Push Putin Toward A Real Ceasefire'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-really-looking-for-a-success-he-overestimated-ability-to-push-putin-toward-a-real-ceasefire/): US President Donald Trump said his administration had “productive” talks with Russia about a ceasefire in Ukraine, urging counterpart Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the front line. For in depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s William Hilderbrandt welcomes General Jean-Paul Palomeros, a former NATO Allied Force Supreme Commander. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App […]
- [Zelenskyy Accepts Trump's Truce Plan, Says Ukraine Ready To Halt Strikes On Russian Energy Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/zelenskyy-accepts-trumps-truce-plan-says-ukraine-ready-to-halt-strikes-on-russian-energy-sites/): The Ukrainian President further said that Kyiv is ready to pause strikes on Russian energy and civilian infrastructure.
- [Discussion Around Aligning Russia, Ukraine's Needs: Trump After Zelensky Call | Trump News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/discussion-around-aligning-russia-ukraines-needs-trump-after-zelensky-call-trump-news-n18g/): Kyiv:US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he discussed Russian and Ukrainian requests and needs for a peace deal in an hour-long call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.”Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and […]
- [Shots Fired Outside CIA Headquarters in Virginia, Area Locked Down | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/shots-fired-outside-cia-headquarters-in-virginia-area-locked-down-english-news-news18-n18g/): A gunman opened fire outside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Virginia on Wednesday. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Offers To Help Zelenskyy Secure Air Defence From Europe, Seeks Control Over Ukrainian Power Plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-offers-to-help-zelenskyy-secure-air-defence-from-europe-seeks-control-over-ukrainian-power-plants/): President Trump pledged to help Ukraine get more air defense equipment from Europe. Trump and President Zelenskyy agreed their defense teams will share information closely.
- ['Ukraine Won't Hit Russian Targets...' Zelensky Wants US to Monitor Truce, Trump: 'Talks On Track'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/ukraine-wont-hit-russian-targets-zelensky-wants-us-to-monitor-truce-trump-talks-on-track/): Trump said he had a “very good” call with Zelensky on March 19 and that efforts to secure a ceasefire remained on track. The call was believed to be the first between the pair since their Oval Office showdown that led to a brief halt in US aid for Ukraine. Zelensky warned against making “any […]
- [Trump warns Yemen’s Houthis will be ‘completely annihilated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-warns-yemens-houthis-will-be-completely-annihilated/): US president renews his call for Iran to end support for the Yemeni group that has been targeting Israel over Gaza war.
- [Video: Palestinians flee as Israeli attacks resume in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/video-palestinians-flee-as-israeli-attacks-resume-in-gaza/): Thousands of Palestinians are once again fleeing towns in northern Gaza.
- [Donald Trump Threatens Huthis To Be 'Annihilated,' Warns Iran To Stop Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/donald-trump-threatens-huthis-to-be-annihilated-warns-iran-to-stop-aid/): President Trump warned that Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels “will be completely annihilated” and urged Iran to stop aiding them immediately.
- [Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners as Trump says Zelenskyy call ‘very good’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/russia-ukraine-exchange-prisoners-as-trump-says-zelenskyy-call-very-good/): Russia, Ukraine swap 372 prisoners of war as US president says efforts to negotiate ceasefire are ‘very much on track’.
- [Canada’s Conservative leader seizes on Trump remarks amid slump in support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/canadas-conservative-leader-seizes-on-trump-remarks-amid-slump-in-support/): Pierre Poilievre is trying to distance himself from Donald Trump as US threats against Canada fuel public anger.
- [Protesters try to disrupt Gal Gadot’s ‘Walk of Fame’ star ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/protesters-try-to-disrupt-gal-gadots-walk-of-fame-star-ceremony/): Pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to disrupt the Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for Israeli actress Gal Gadot.
- [Did Vladimir Putin Keep Donald Trump ‘Waiting Over An Hour’ For High-Stakes Telephone Call? | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/did-vladimir-putin-keep-donald-trump-waiting-over-an-hour-for-high-stakes-telephone-call-n18g/): US President Donald Trump was reportedly kept waiting by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for a scheduled phone call, a Daily Express report claimed. Ahead of the important telephonic conversation focused on Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin was seen attending an event where he was filmed laughing off a warning about being late.As the Russian president […]
- [Israel Strikes ‘Military Site’ in Central Syria, War Monitor Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israel-strikes-military-site-in-central-syria-war-monitor-reports/): A war monitor reported Israeli airstrikes on a missile battalion near Homs, causing explosions. Authorities said Israeli strikes near Daraa killed three civilians. Since Assad’s ouster, Israel has launched hundreds of strikes, deployed troops to Golan Heights, and demanded southern Syria’s demilitarization. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China Emerges As Top Shipbuilding Nation, Pentagon Alarmed As US Dependent on Chinese-Built Vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/china-emerges-as-top-shipbuilding-nation-pentagon-alarmed-as-us-dependent-on-chinese-built-vessels/): China’s shipbuilding policies that have proved detrimental to the US and its allies’ shipbuilding industry, according to latest analysis. Japan and South Korea, which once dominated the market, are now struggling to keep pace with China. The share of the US commercial shipbuilding sector has plummeted to just 0.11 percent of the global total in […]
- [Zelenskyy Speaks With Trump A Day After US President's Call With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/zelenskyy-speaks-with-trump-a-day-after-us-presidents-call-with-putin/): Zelenskyy had said he would discuss with Trump the previous day’s phone call between the American leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin
- [Erdogan Denounces Israel as a 'Terror State' After Deadly Gaza Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/erdogan-denounces-israel-as-a-terror-state-after-deadly-gaza-strikes/): Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel as a “terror state” after deadly Gaza airstrikes killed over 400 people in two days. He accused Israel of targeting innocent civilians, mostly women and children, and vowed those responsible would be held accountable for their actions. n18oc_crux
- [Putin Wants Trump To Formally Recognise All Russian-Occupied Land In Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/putin-wants-trump-to-formally-recognise-all-russian-occupied-land-in-ukraine-report/): Kommersant said that Putin wanted the US to formally recognise the four regions – Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson – as part of Russia along with Crimea
- [3 Smartest People On Earth According To Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/3-smartest-people-on-earth-according-to-elon-musk/): Elon Musk named Larry Ellison, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page as the smartest people he knows, praising their strategic acumen, achievements, and roles in their companies’ successes.
- [‘No Obama or Bush Judges’ US Chief Justice Roberts Raps Donald Trump Over Boasberg Impeachment Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/no-obama-or-bush-judges-us-chief-justice-roberts-raps-donald-trump-over-boasberg-impeachment-call/): US President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by an escalating battle with the judiciaryA wave of federal judges have blocked his executive orders, particularly on immigration, transgender military service, and restructuring of federal agenciesIn response, Trump’s supporters are echoing some of the rhetoric and actions that elsewhere have preceded attacks on the judiciaryTrump […]
- [After Airstrikes, Israel Launches 'Limited Ground Operation' To Retake Parts Of Key Gaza Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/after-airstrikes-israel-launches-limited-ground-operation-to-retake-parts-of-key-gaza-corridor/): As part of the ceasefire, Israel had withdrawn from the Netzarim corridor, which it had used as a military zone and which bisected northern Gaza from the south
- [Trump-Putin Call | Russia Ukraine War: Ukraine And Russia Exchange Attacks | News18 | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-putin-call-russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-and-russia-exchange-attacks-news18-brass-tacks/): Ukraine and Russia exchanged aerial assaults overnight, just hours after the Kremlin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets, but stopped short of signing off on a broader ceasefire sought by the US.President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday, with the Russian leader not agreeing to the […]
- [US court rejects Trump bid to dismiss Mahmoud Khalil deportation challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/us-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-dismiss-mahmoud-khalil-deportation-challenge/): Judge Jesse Furman says effort to deport Palestinian rights advocate is ‘exceptional’ and requires ‘careful’ review.
- [How much money is actually lost to fraud, waste in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/how-much-money-is-actually-lost-to-fraud-waste-in-the-us/): Fraud costs $521bn annually while Social Security grapples with worker shortages and rising beneficiary numbers.
- [UN Worker Killed, 5 injured In Gaza Strike; Israel Denies Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/un-worker-killed-5-injured-in-gaza-strike-israel-denies-attack/): A statement from the health ministry said there was “one death and five severe injuries among foreign staff working for UN institutions… due to the bombing of their headquarters by the occupation in the central governorate a short while ago”.
- [‘Aggression Won’t Stop US’ Houthis Claim Fourth Attack on US Warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/aggression-wont-stop-us-houthis-claim-fourth-attack-on-us-warships/): The Yemeni Armed Forces launched cruise missiles and drones at the USS Harry S. Truman and other US warships in the Red Sea, marking the fourth attack in 72 hours. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree vowed to continue operations, linking them to Palestinian support. n18oc_crux
- [Russia's Enforced Disappearances Of Ukrainians Are Crimes Against Humanity, Says UN Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/russias-enforced-disappearances-of-ukrainians-are-crimes-against-humanity-says-un-commission/): Russia failed to communicate the whereabouts of missing people, with Ukrainian families facing agonising uncertainty, Erik Møse, the chair of the Commission, told the Council
- [Russia "Shot Down" 7 Of Its Ukraine-Bound Drones After Putin Order, EU Warns Trump On "Concessions"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/russia-shot-down-7-of-its-ukraine-bound-drones-after-putin-order-eu-warns-trump-on-concessions/): Russia and Ukraine reported overnight drone attacks just hours after President Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump agreed on a limited truce Ukraine reported that Russian forces launched six missiles and dozens of drones that killed one person and damaged two hospitalsThe Ukrainian air force said air defence units downed 72 of 145 drones but […]
- [Stories of children killed in Israel’s attacks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/stories-of-children-killed-in-israels-attacks-in-gaza/): Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza has killed more than 400 people, including children. Here are some of their stories.
- [Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-putin-call-what-they-agreed-to-and-whats-next-for-ukraine-war/): Putin agreed to a 30-day halt of attacks on energy infrastructure during a call with Trump.
- [Trump’s threats reignite talk of nuclear bombs in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trumps-threats-reignite-talk-of-nuclear-bombs-in-iran/): Trump is still met with defiance from the leadership in Tehran as he threatens military strikes against Iran.
- [Trump unveils new ‘self-deportation’ app](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-unveils-new-self-deportation-app/): US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new ‘self-deportation’ app called CBP Home.
- [‘No betrayal’: Ukraine breathes sigh of relief after Trump-Putin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/no-betrayal-ukraine-breathes-sigh-of-relief-after-trump-putin-talks/): Even as the war rages on, Ukrainians are reassured that the US president did not bend to Russia’s ceasefire demands.
- [Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/australia-vs-indonesia-world-cup-qualifier-hosts-braced-for-the-unknown/): The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [‘Table of mercy’, how Egyptians feed hundreds in Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/table-of-mercy-how-egyptians-feed-hundreds-in-ramadan/): At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.
- [Two-thirds of people Israel killed in strikes were women and children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/two-thirds-of-people-israel-killed-in-strikes-were-women-and-children/): Israel attacked at dawn on Tuesday, as displaced people across Gaza were sleeping.
- [Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/why-17th-century-emperor-aurangzebs-grave-is-indias-latest-flashpoint/): A far-right campaign to demolish the long-dead Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.
- [Rebuilding Syria: Life After the Fall of the Assad Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/rebuilding-syria-life-after-the-fall-of-the-assad-regime/): After al-Assad’s fall, Alaa Yahya leads a humanitarian effort in Damascus to rebuild and reunite Syria.
- [Who Is Abhishek Kambli, The Indian-Origin Lawyer Representing Trump In Legal Battle Over Alien Enemies Act?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/who-is-abhishek-kambli-the-indian-origin-lawyer-representing-trump-in-legal-battle-over-alien-enemies-act/): Kambli, who joined the US Department of Justice as Deputy Associate Attorney General just a month ago, is now tasked with defending Trump’s decision to invoke the Alien Enemies Act
- ['We're Concerned...Important All Hostages Are Released': India Over Situation In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/were-concerned-important-all-hostages-are-released-india-over-situation-in-gaza/): India’s comments came as Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza triggering uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire that it sealed with Hamas in January
- [NASA’s trapped astronauts return to earth after 9 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/nasas-trapped-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-9-months/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
- [Zelenskyy To Speak With Trump, Accuses Putin Of Rejecting Ceasefire After Missile Strikes Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/zelenskyy-to-speak-with-trump-accuses-putin-of-rejecting-ceasefire-after-missile-strikes-over-ukraine/): “Today I will have contacts with President Trump and we will discuss the next steps,” Zelensky said during a press conference in Finland
- [Meet Sunita Williams' Husband Micheal: Astronaut's Steady Pillar Behind Her Space Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/meet-sunita-williams-husband-micheal-astronauts-steady-pillar-behind-her-space-legacy/): Throughout her challenging mission, Sunita Williams leaned heavily on the unwavering support of her husband, Michael J Williams.
- [Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Not Invited To White House, Trump Explains Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-not-invited-to-white-house-trump-explains-why/): During a Fox News interview, Trump highlighted the physical toll space travel takes on the human body, stating that the astronauts need time to readjust to Earth’s gravity
- [‘No Reciprocity’: Kremlin Accuses Kyiv Of 'Countering' US-Russia Efforts To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/no-reciprocity-kremlin-accuses-kyiv-of-countering-us-russia-efforts-to-end-war/): Kremlin said that Kyiv had tried to strike Russian energy infrastructure after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed a halt on such attacks.
- [Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor And Erdogan Presidential Rival Ekrem Imamoglu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/turkey-arrests-istanbul-mayor-and-erdogan-presidential-rival-ekrem-imamoglu/): The move against the two-term mayor caps a months-long legal crackdown on opposition figures across the country which has been criticised as a politicised attempt to hurt their electoral prospects.
- [Six dead, 40 missing as migrant boat capsizes near Lampedusa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/six-dead-40-missing-as-migrant-boat-capsizes-near-lampedusa/): Italian media say 10 people rescued as search continues for more survivors.
- [Why is the US bombing Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/why-is-the-us-bombing-yemen/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos explains why the US is bombing Yemen, and who will be most affected
- [There seems to be no limit to how far Israel can go in its genocide on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/there-seems-to-be-no-limit-to-how-far-israel-can-go-in-its-genocide-on-gaza/): I survived 15 months of genocidal hell. I now fear what is to come.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu ‘backed down on signed agreement’, Hamas official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israels-netanyahu-backed-down-on-signed-agreement-hamas-official-says/): As Israeli assaults across Gaza resume, Hamas accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of bad faith.
- [Turkiye police detain Erdogan rival Imamoglu in corruption, terror probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/turkiye-police-detain-erdogan-rival-imamoglu-in-corruption-terror-probe/): CHP calls Imamoglu’s detention ‘coup’ as the mayor vows to challenge diploma invalidation, barring him from presidency.
- [What Ukraine thinks about Russia-US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/what-ukraine-thinks-about-russia-us-deal/): While the US and Russia praised the phone call, Kyiv fears it may be forced into a deal it does not like.
- [Elon Musk Says 'SpaceX To Take Humans To Mars In Next 20-30 Years'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/elon-musk-says-spacex-to-take-humans-to-mars-in-next-20-30-years/): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Crew-9 members Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, were brought back to earth safely by SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft after spending nine months in space.
- [Putin ‘Bombs’ Ukraine’s Energy Site ‘Less Than An Hour’ After Limited Truce Deal With Trump | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/putin-bombs-ukraines-energy-site-less-than-an-hour-after-limited-truce-deal-with-trump-russia/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of having “effectively rejected” proposals for a ceasefire following a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure.In a call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt attacks on energy targets, but he refused a full ceasefire unless the West halts all […]
- [‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/i-nearly-died-taba-the-tobacco-drug-gambian-women-share-in-secret/): Though not illegal, doctors and activists warn about the dangers of the intravaginal use of the popular drug.
- [Israel continues air strikes on Gaza, killing 14 Palestinians overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israel-continues-air-strikes-on-gaza-killing-14-palestinians-overnight/): Gaza residents face devastating strikes, food shortages, and electricity cuts amid continued Israeli military offensive.
- [Boxing champion Imane Khelif targets second Olympic gold at LA 2028 Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/boxing-champion-imane-khelif-targets-second-olympic-gold-at-la-2028-games/): Algerian gold medallist says she has ‘nothing to hide’ and vows to defend her title at the 2028 Summer Games in the US.
- [Where Is Hitler's Grave? Until 2006, People Thought It Was A Random Parking Lot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/where-is-hitlers-grave-until-2006-people-thought-it-was-a-random-parking-lot/): Hitler’s final resting place is an unassuming parking lot in Berlin, revealed in 2006. The German government sought to prevent it from becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site. A discreet plaque marks the site, reflecting efforts to avoid glorifying Hitler and his ideology
- [‘Political prisoner’: Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil decries arrest in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/political-prisoner-palestinian-mahmoud-khalil-decries-arrest-in-the-us/): Khalil is the Columbia University graduate student who the Trump administration is seeking to deport.
- [Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/chinese-state-media-revel-in-demise-of-voice-of-america-radio-free-asia/): Shutdown of US-funded news outlets ends more than 80 years of uncensored news broadcasts in China.
- [In South Africa, Russia’s ‘anti-colonial’ narrative sways public opinion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/in-south-africa-russias-anti-colonial-narrative-sways-public-opinion/): Sympathy towards wartime Russia has deep historical roots, back to the Cold War era and earlier.
- [Trump releases more than 2,000 new JFK assassination files: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-releases-more-than-2000-new-jfk-assassination-files-what-we-know/): More than 60,000 new pages are now accessible. But historians are trying to answer whether they tell us anything new.
- [Djokovic-led tennis players’ union files lawsuit against professional tours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/djokovic-led-tennis-players-union-files-lawsuit-against-professional-tours/): The PTPA accuses the ATP, WTA, ITF and the ITIA of exploiting tennis players and jeopardising their health and safety.
- [PM Modi Congratulates Astronaut Sunita Williams on Record-Breaking Space Mission |](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/pm-modi-congratulates-astronaut-sunita-williams-on-record-breaking-space-mission/): Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has made history with her record-breaking nine-month-long mission at the International Space Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Williams on her remarkable achievement, praising her grit, courage, and determination.Watch as PM Modi shares a heartfelt message for Williams and her fellow crew members. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,119](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1119/): These are the key developments on day 1,119 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Tharoor's Stunning Admission: 'Egg on Face' Over Opposing India's Russia-Ukraine Stance | India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/tharoors-stunning-admission-egg-on-face-over-opposing-indias-russia-ukraine-stance-india/): : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has made a shocking admission, stating he has ‘egg on face’ for opposing India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to maintain good relations with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Welcome Back, The Earth Missed You': PM Modi Congratulates Sunita Williams As She Returns Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/welcome-back-the-earth-missed-you-pm-modi-congratulates-sunita-williams-as-she-returns-home/): PM Modi said, “Welcome back, Crew9! The Earth missed you. Theirs has been a test of grit, courage and the boundless human spirit.”
- [OnlyFans Model Arrested After Client Asks Her To 'Wrap Him Like Mummy', Dies During BDSM Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/onlyfans-model-arrested-after-client-asks-her-to-wrap-him-like-mummy-dies-during-bdsm-act/): An OnlyFans model, Michaela Rylaarsdam, has been charged with second-degree murder after a BDSM session with client Michael Dale went fatally wrong, leading to his alleged suffocation.
- [Astronauts Sunita Williams & Butch Wilmore Return to Earth After 9-Month Space Odyssey | TBC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-return-to-earth-after-9-month-space-odyssey-tbc/): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Williams, Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Aleksandr Gorbunov made a spectacular reentry and splashdown off the coast of Florida.Mission Highlights:- Extended Stay: Williams and Wilmore’s eight-day mission turned into […]
- [NASA Astronauts Return To Earth After Being Stuck In Space For 286 Days | Sunita Williams | Wilmore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/nasa-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-being-stuck-in-space-for-286-days-sunita-williams-wilmore/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Wilmore return to Earth after spending 286 days in space. williams n18oc_crux
- [Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Infrastructure Attacks Hours After Putin-Trump Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/russia-ukraine-accuse-each-other-of-infrastructure-attacks-hours-after-putin-trump-call/): Zelenskyy said that Russia launched over 40 drones at Ukraine, while authorities in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar claimed on Wednesday morning that a Ukrainian drone strike caused a minor fire at an oil depot near the village of Kavkazskaya.
- [Did Vladimir Putin Keep Donald Trump ‘Waiting Over An Hour’ For High-Stakes Telephone Call?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/did-vladimir-putin-keep-donald-trump-waiting-over-an-hour-for-high-stakes-telephone-call/): Ahead of the important telephonic conversation focused on Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin was seen attending an event where he was filmed laughing off a warning about being late.
- [Donald Trump Fires Two Federal Trade Commission Democrats, Aiming To Gain More Control Over Regulators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/donald-trump-fires-two-federal-trade-commission-democrats-aiming-to-gain-more-control-over-regulators/): Removing Bedoya and Slaughter could create room on the five-member FTC for new commissioners who align with Trump’s priorities and policies.
- [Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Rejecting Ceasefire After Putin And Trump's 90-Minute Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/ukraines-zelensky-accuses-russia-of-rejecting-ceasefire-after-putin-and-trumps-90-minute-phone-call/): During a lengthy call on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a immediate halt in strikes on energy and infrastructure targets in the Ukraine war.
- [Trump administration releases thousands of files on JFK assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-administration-releases-thousands-of-files-on-jfk-assassination/): Scholars and historians are likely to spend months sifting through records for answers about US president’s killing.
- ["Grins, Ear To Ear" NASA Astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore Back On Earth After 9 Months On ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/grins-ear-to-ear-nasa-astronauts-suni-williams-butch-wilmore-back-on-earth-after-9-months-on-iss/): NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, have returned to Earth after an unexpected stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months. A SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship carrying Williams and Wilmore, as well as American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, streaked through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes for […]
- [45 Days Of Rehab, 3 Phases: Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Will Adjust To Earth's Gravity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/45-days-of-rehab-3-phases-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-will-adjust-to-earths-gravity/): Following their return to earth, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore may face health implications after nine months in space. The Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (ASCR) specialists have administered a reconditioning program, focusing on all deficits, which improves the physical condition of all returning astronauts. Post-flight reconditioning begins on landing day, is scheduled […]
- [Pizza, Shrimp Cocktails, Breakfast Cereal: Here’s How Sunita And Wilmore Survived For 9 Months In ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/pizza-shrimp-cocktails-breakfast-cereal-heres-how-sunita-and-wilmore-survived-for-9-months-in-iss/): According to a source familiar with the Boeing Starliner mission issues, the astronauts’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables was limited, making it challenging for them to maintain a balanced diet during their extended stay on the ISS.
- ['New Golden Age For America': Drones Light Up Florida Skies To Celebrate Donald Trump’s Victory | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/new-golden-age-for-america-drones-light-up-florida-skies-to-celebrate-donald-trumps-victory-video/): Donald Trump, who reassumed the presidency in November 2024, became the first US President in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term.
- [JFK Files Reveal Agent Gary Underhill's Revelation On CIA Before He Was Found Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/jfk-files-reveal-agent-gary-underhills-revelation-on-cia-before-he-was-found-dead/): Newly released JFK assassination documents reveal that former CIA agent Gary Underhill claimed a CIA faction was responsible for Kennedy’s murder. Months later, he was found dead in his apartment.
- [NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months: How space changes the body?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/nasa-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-9-months-how-space-changes-the-body/): Nine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts with possible long-term health effects.
- [Judge Blocks Trump Order Banning Transgender People From Military Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/judge-blocks-trump-order-banning-transgender-people-from-military-service/): Judge Ana Reyes blocked Trump’s order banning transgender people from military service, citing constitutional rights violations, following multiple legal setbacks for Trump.
- [US Releases John F Kennedy Assassination Files: CIA Inconsistencies, Conspiracies, Other Revelations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/us-releases-john-f-kennedy-assassination-files-cia-inconsistencies-conspiracies-other-revelations/): The Trump administration declassified 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories. Kennedy was killed on November 22, 1963, on a visit to Dallas.
- [Sunita Williams’ Sister Falguni Pandya Thanks God For Her Homecoming: ‘Pure Joy, My Wish Came True’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/sunita-williams-sister-falguni-pandya-thanks-god-for-her-homecoming-pure-joy-my-wish-came-true/): Sunita Williams returned safely after nine months in space. Her sister thanked God for her safe return
- [Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza onslaught ‘only the beginning’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israels-netanyahu-warns-deadly-gaza-onslaught-only-the-beginning/): Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will ‘only take place under fire’.
- [‘Violates Constitution’: Judge Orders Halt To Elon Musk Shutdown Of USAID](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/violates-constitution-judge-orders-halt-to-elon-musk-shutdown-of-usaid/): A federal judge halted the shutdown of USAID by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing constitutional violations. The ruling responded to a lawsuit by USAID employees and contractors.
- ['Congratulations': Elon Musk's First Post As Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/congratulations-elon-musks-first-post-as-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-return/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned this morning, splashing down off the Florida coast in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
- [Trump Unleashes "Hell" On Hamas, Will Greenlighting Deadly Israeli Strikes In Gaza Backfire For Him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/trump-unleashes-hell-on-hamas-will-greenlighting-deadly-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-backfire-for-him/): Trump’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict stands in sharp contrast to his stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While he has consistently endorsed Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorist threats from Hamas, he has also urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia rather than pursue military action. This dichotomy raises questions about […]
- [Judge says Musk and DOGE ‘likely violated’ constitution in USAID shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/judge-says-musk-and-doge-likely-violated-constitution-in-usaid-shutdown/): A federal court issued an injunction on behalf of USAID contractors and employees who filed a complaint against Musk.
- [Smiling And Waving: How Sunita Williams Stepped Out Of Spacecraft After Return To Earth | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/smiling-and-waving-how-sunita-williams-stepped-out-of-spacecraft-after-return-to-earth-video/): Sunita Williams arrived back to Earth on Tuesday (local time) after a nine-month stay in space. She set her foot back on the planet with a big smile on her face and a cheerful waving of hand.
- ['Promise Made, Promise Kept': White House On NASA Astronauts' Return To Earth; Trump Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/promise-made-promise-kept-white-house-on-nasa-astronauts-return-to-earth-trump-shares-video/): The astronauts, including Sunita Williams, returned to Earth aboard SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft on Tuesday (local time).
- [Watch: Dolphins Welcome Sunita Williams Back To Earth As Dragon Splashes Down Off Florida Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/watch-dolphins-welcome-sunita-williams-back-to-earth-as-dragon-splashes-down-off-florida-coast/): A group of Dilphins gathered around the Dragon spacecraft to welcome Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stuck in space for nine months, back to Earth.
- [Israeli air strikes on Gaza: beginning of a “larger campaign”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/18/israeli-air-strikes-on-gaza-beginning-of-a-larger-campaign/): Mouin Rabbani, Middle East analyst, breaks down Israel’s latest airstrikes on Gaza.
- [Donald Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-dismantle-education-department/): The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States.”
- [Trump Says US Will Sign Ukraine Minerals Deal Soon After Peace Talks With Zelenskyy Go Well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trump-says-us-will-sign-ukraine-minerals-deal-soon-after-peace-talks-with-zelenskyy-go-well/): President Trump announced the US will soon sign a minerals deal with Ukraine and that peace efforts in Ukraine are progressing after talks with Russian and Ukrainian leaders
- [Donald Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ Department of Education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-eliminate-department-of-education/): The executive order begins the process of dismantling the department, a process which requires congressional approval.
- [Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/jordan-defeat-palestine-in-afc-world-cup-qualifiers-to-pressure-south-korea/): Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B.
- [Georgetown researcher arrest escalates Trump speech crackdown, scholars say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/georgetown-researcher-arrest-escalates-trump-speech-crackdown-scholars-say/): Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was targeted over his personal views on Palestine, supporters say.
- [Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/japan-first-team-to-qualify-for-2026-world-cup-after-victory-over-bahrain/): Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
- [Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/denmark-beat-sorry-portugal-1-0-in-nations-league-quarterfinal-first-leg/): Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal.
- [Will diplomacy end the conflict in eastern DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/will-diplomacy-end-the-conflict-in-eastern-drc/): Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar.
- [Missiles from Yemen target Israel despite US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/missiles-from-yemen-target-israel-despite-us-threats/): At least two missiles launched from Yemen triggered warning sirens in Israel and the occupied West Bank on Thursday.
- ["Bring Schools Back To The State" Trump To Sign Executive Order To Shut Down Department Of Education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/bring-schools-back-to-the-state-trump-to-sign-executive-order-to-shut-down-department-of-education/): US President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order demanding the shutdown of the Department of Education. Since he returned to the White House, the department has already announced plans to slash about half of its workforce. Trump and his allies have accused the agency of “indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual […]
- [Kirsty Coventry elected as first female president of IOC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/kirsty-coventry-elected-as-first-female-president-of-ioc/): The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting.
- [Ukraine, Russia confirm talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/ukraine-russia-confirm-talks-with-us-officials-in-saudi-arabia-next-week/): Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Jeddah set for Monday.
- [Pyramids Or Ancient Power Grids? Radar Scans Reveal Massive Underground Structures In Egypt's Giza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/pyramids-or-ancient-power-grids-radar-scans-reveal-massive-underground-structures-in-egypts-giza/): New radar scans reveal a vast underground complex beneath the Pyramids of Giza which are challenging traditional beliefs that they were used for burying Pharaohs.
- ['Ukraine's Nuclear Power Plants Are Not Private Property' Zelensky Rebuffs Trump's 'Ownership' Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/ukraines-nuclear-power-plants-are-not-private-property-zelensky-rebuffs-trumps-ownership-offer/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed claims of US ownership of Ukraine’s nuclear plants, clarifying no such discussions occurred with Donald Trump. However, he welcomed potential US investment if Ukraine regains control of the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant. Zelensky urged Europe to maintain sanctions on Russia, citing continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy system. Meanwhile, discrepancies emerged between […]
- [Over 70,000 South African White People Express Interest In Trump’s Plan To Give Them Refugee Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/over-70000-south-african-white-people-express-interest-in-trumps-plan-to-give-them-refugee-status/): The US Embassy in South Africa got a list of nearly 70,000 white South Africans seeking refugee status under Trump’s plan, including Afrikaners facing racial discrimination.
- [‘There Will Be Big Tariffs’: White House Says Reciprocal Levies To Kick In From April 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/there-will-be-big-tariffs-white-house-says-reciprocal-levies-to-kick-in-from-april-2/): White House said that US President Donald Trump remains “very clear about his intention for April 2.”
- [Taliban releases US detainee George Glezmann in Trump administration deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/taliban-releases-us-detainee-george-glezmann-in-trump-administration-deal/): Glezmann is the third US citizen released by the Taliban since January, as part of agreements brokered by Qatar.
- [Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman IOC president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/kirsty-coventry-elected-as-first-woman-ioc-president/): Coventry wins the race to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee chief.
- [Thousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/thousands-mourn-victims-of-north-macedonia-nightclub-fire/): Ceremonies held across the country, but main funeral was in Kocani, where 30 victims were buried.
- [Israel targeting West Bank refugee camps is ethnic cleansing, analyst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/israel-targeting-west-bank-refugee-camps-is-ethnic-cleansing-analyst/): Israel’s targeting of refugee camps to “end the Palestinian refugee issue” is part of plans to ethnically cleanse.
- [Netanyahu never planned to “Abandon Gaza Militarily”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/netanyahu-never-planned-to-abandon-gaza-militarily/): Netanyahu on Gaza
- [US Sets Deadline For Iran to Sign New Nuke Deal, Tehran Sees Trump’s Letter “More Of A Threat”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/us-sets-deadline-for-iran-to-sign-new-nuke-deal-tehran-sees-trumps-letter-more-of-a-threat/): President Donald Trump has reportedly set a two-month deadline for Iran to sign a new nuclear accord with the United States. This was communicated to Tehran in the letter that Trump recently wrote to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Axios reported. It isn’t clear whether the two-month clock begins from the time the letter was […]
- [‘Our Technical Teams Will Meet’: Zelenskyy Says US, Ukrainian Officials Will Meet In Saudi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/our-technical-teams-will-meet-zelenskyy-says-us-ukrainian-officials-will-meet-in-saudi/): Zelenskyy said there will be a separate meeting between Russian and American officials as well.
- [Indian Student Facing Deportation From US To Be Questioned On 'Hamas Links' When He Returns: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/indian-student-facing-deportation-from-us-to-be-questioned-on-hamas-links-when-he-returns-sources-exclusive/): Sources said Badar Khan Suri was under surveillance for his links to numerous international organisations, who allegedly propagate “anti-India” sentiments
- [Indian-Origin Student Solves 100-Year-Old Math Problem, Unlocks Way For Advances In Wind Energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/indian-origin-student-solves-100-year-old-math-problem-unlocks-way-for-advances-in-wind-energy/): Divya Tyagi, who earned the prestigious Anthony E. Wolk Award for her thesis on this topic, sees her work as a step towards improving wind energy production and sustainability
- [Thirst Among the Ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/thirst-among-the-ruins/): People & Power investigates how Israel further weaponises water in Gaza since the war started and why it is a war crime.
- [A year under siege: Meet the Venezuelan leaders trapped in an embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/a-year-under-siege-meet-the-venezuelan-leaders-trapped-in-an-embassy/): Five members of Venezuela’s opposition have sought refuge inside the Argentinian embassy, fearing arrest and repression.
- [As Trump seeks systemic change, does the US have an obligation to refugees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/as-trump-seeks-systemic-change-does-the-us-have-an-obligation-to-refugees/): Experts say Trump is testing vulnerabilities in existing refugee law. The outcome could be transformative.
- [US National George Glezmann Held By Taliban For Over 2 Years, Released After Qatar-Mediated Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/us-national-george-glezmann-held-by-taliban-for-over-2-years-released-after-qatar-mediated-deal/): George Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, is the third American detainee to be released by the Taliban since January.
- [‘Always Leaning To The Left’: Netanyahu Blasts Israel’s ‘Deep State’ In New Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/always-leaning-to-the-left-netanyahu-blasts-israels-deep-state-in-new-video/): Netanyahu borrowed the concept from US President Donald Trump’s playbook, who often uses the term to attack people who he thinks are stalling his plans.
- [Mass protests in Turkiye over arrest of Istanbul mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/mass-protests-in-turkiye-over-arrest-of-istanbul-mayor/): Thousands of people in Turkiye are protesting the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
- [‘Lunatic’: Trump’s long history of abusing judges who oppose him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/lunatic-trumps-long-history-of-abusing-judges-who-oppose-him/): From ‘radical lunatic’, to ‘unhinged’ and ‘unfair’, Trump never holds back when showing disapproval of US judges.
- [Small town holds mass burial for North Macedonia club fire victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/small-town-holds-mass-burial-for-north-macedonia-club-fire-victims/): The small North Macedonian town of Kocani held a mass burial for victims of the Pulse nightclub fire.
- [What does living in space do to the human body?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/what-does-living-in-space-do-to-the-human-body/): Spending months in space is brutal on the human body. Some effects may last a lifetime.
- [Shooting At Michigan Hospital: Suspect At Large, No Reports Of Casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/shooting-at-michigan-hospital-suspect-at-large-no-reports-of-casualties/): The shooting occurred at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital and the suspect is at large despite a large police presence at the facility.
- [Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/australia-thrash-indonesia-in-afc-world-cup-qualifiers/): The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year.
- [Ethiopia rules out conflict with Eritrea over Red Sea access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/ethiopia-rules-out-conflict-with-eritrea-over-red-sea-access/): Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed vows peaceful approach via dialogue amid recent fears about possible war between the neighbours.
- [1-year-old among victims of Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/1-year-old-among-victims-of-israels-indiscriminate-bombing-of-gaza/): Video shows a Palestinian father’s last moments with his child after his pregnant wife and 1-year-old son were killed.
- [In Yemen’s Sanaa, fear and defiance after US bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/in-yemens-sanaa-fear-and-defiance-after-us-bombs/): Yemenis have already lived through years of war but are worried things will get worse if US intensifies its campaign.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Govt Underscores Grok, ChatGPT Must Follow India's Laws & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/news18-evening-digest-govt-underscores-grok-chatgpt-must-follow-indias-laws-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Elon Musk’s X Sues India Over ‘Censorship’ Via Sahyog Portal, IT Act; India Enters Race To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games, With Olympics 2036 Ambitions and other top stories
- [Asteroid, Twice The Size Of Taj Mahal, Hurtling Towards Earth: NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/asteroid-twice-the-size-of-taj-mahal-hurtling-towards-earth-nasa/): The asteroid, which is approximately twice the size of Taj Mahal, belongs to the Apollo group of near-Earth objects (NEOs) and is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA).
- [Russia, Ukraine ramp up drone attacks overnight despite truce talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/russia-ukraine-ramp-up-drone-attacks-overnight-despite-truce-talks/): Kyiv strikes a strategic bomber base in Engels while Russia launches a series of drone strikes in eastern Ukraine.
- [Why Canada should not cancel – for now – the American-made F35 warplanes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/why-canada-should-not-cancel-for-now-the-american-made-f35-warplanes/): Mark Carney should not tip his hand while fighting a trade war with Trump.
- [US-Based Robotics Firm Gets Nod To Search For MH370 In New Part Of Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/us-based-robotics-firm-gets-nod-to-search-for-mh370-in-new-part-of-indian-ocean/): Malaysia approved Texas-based Ocean Infinity to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 under a “no-find, no-fee” contract. The Boeing 777 vanished in 2014 with 239 people onboard.
- [Ukraine Targets Russia’s Nuke-Bomber Airfield With 'Massive' Drone Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/ukraine-targets-russias-nuke-bomber-airfield-with-massive-drone-attack-video/): Ukraine struck Russia’s Engels strategic bomber base on Thursday with drones, triggering a major blast and fire about 700 km (435 miles) from the front lines of the war, Russian officials and media reported.
- [Centre Confirms 25 Indian Nationals On Death Row In UAE, Execution Pending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/centre-confirms-25-indian-nationals-on-death-row-in-uae-execution-pending/): According to data, the figures stand as 25 (UAE), 11 (Saudi Arabia), six (Malaysia), three (Kuwait), and one each for Indonesia, Qatar, the US, and Yemen
- [M23 rebels capture Walikale, another key town in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/m23-rebels-capture-walikale-another-key-town-in-eastern-dr-congo/): M23 seized the mining hub in its farthest advance west, despite calls for a ceasefire from DRC and Rwanda.
- [Fact check: Is Tren de Aragua invading the US, as Trump says?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/fact-check-is-tren-de-aragua-invading-the-us-as-trump-says/): Trump cites the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport a Venezuelan gang, calling it an invasion, but legal experts disagree.
- [Turkiye detains 37 people over social media posts about Istanbul mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/turkiye-detains-37-people-over-social-media-posts-about-istanbul-mayor/): Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is in custody after being detained on corruption, terror charges, which led to protests.
- [‘Don’t trust anyone’: Have Syria’s Alawites lost faith in new government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/dont-trust-anyone-have-syrias-alawites-lost-faith-in-new-government/): Syria’s Alawites fear they may never be safe after hundreds were killed in sectarian-motivated violence.
- [Eddie Jordan: Former F1 Jordan team boss dies aged 76](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/eddie-jordan-former-f1-jordan-team-boss-dies-aged-76/): The charismatic Irish businessman-turned-Formula One Jordan team owner and TV commentator dies of cancer.
- [IDF Resumes Ground Op in Gaza, Retakes Netzarim Corridor, Israel Issues “Last Warning” to Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/idf-resumes-ground-op-in-gaza-retakes-netzarim-corridor-israel-issues-last-warning-to-hamas/): Israel has launched a “targeted ground operation” in central and southern Gaza, aiming to create a buffer zone between the northern and southern parts of the Palestinian enclave, the Israeli military said in a statement released on Wednesday (March 19).According to the Israeli military, the operation was launched “in the past 24 hours,” shortly after […]
- [Europe Must Put Ukraine In Strong Position For Any Ceasefire, Says Olaf Scholz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/europe-must-put-ukraine-in-strong-position-for-any-ceasefire-says-olaf-scholz/): Europe must continue to give strong backing to Ukraine regardless of any talks between Washington and Moscow to ensure Kyiv is in a position of strength and that any ceasefire is sustained, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
- [India Ranks 118th In World Happiness Report, Finland On Top For 8th Consecutive Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/india-ranks-118th-in-world-happiness-report-finland-on-top-for-8th-consecutive-year/): India ranked 118th in the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday, up from the 126th position in the previous year but below countries such as Nepal, Pakistan, Ukraine and Palestine.
- ["It's A Human Safari Out There" Russia Is Using Drones to Hunt Down Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/its-a-human-safari-out-there-russia-is-using-drones-to-hunt-down-civilians-in-ukraines-kherson/): In Kherson, a war-battered city on Ukraine’s southern frontlines, the drones above residents’ heads are anything but a game. Russian social media is full of videos of Ukrainians being bombed. CNN’s Clarissa Ward speaks to residents who risk their lives anytime they venture outside. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [When Can NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Eat Meat And Drink Alcohol Again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/when-can-nasa-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-eat-meat-and-drink-alcohol-again/): On March 20, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would be given light chicken soup or grilled chicken if their condition allows. By March 23-25, small portions of spicy meat could be introduced.
- [DRC fights to end trade in ‘blood minerals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/drc-fights-to-end-trade-in-blood-minerals/): Rwanda denies link to M23 rebels as trade in smuggled DRC minerals is said to hit $1bn a year.
- ['Exposing Their Attitude': Zelenskyy Says Russia Struck Ukraine With 200 Drones Despite Trump Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/exposing-their-attitude-zelenskyy-says-russia-struck-ukraine-with-200-drones-despite-trump-talks/): Ukraine President Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s attacks, revealing their stance on peace. Despite talks with Trump, Russia launched 200 drones, wounding 10.
- [Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Gets New Job In Daughter Maryam Nawaz's Punjab Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/former-pakistan-pm-nawaz-sharif-gets-new-job-in-daughter-maryam-nawazs-punjab-govt/): The Punjab administration has notified the elder Sharif as patron-in-chief of LAHR. He will oversee the restoration of the old city of Lahore
- [Columbia, I want my money back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/columbia-i-want-my-money-back/): As a Palestinian student, my time at Columbia University has been marked by fear, uncertainty and intimidation.
- [Israel Expands Ground Ops After Ceasefire Collapse, Gaza Officials Say 70 Killed In Fresh Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/israel-expands-ground-ops-after-ceasefire-collapse-gaza-officials-say-70-killed-in-fresh-airstrikes/): At least 70 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday.
- [Nowruz 2025: Traditions, haft sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/nowruz-2025-traditions-haft-sin-and-celebrations-of-the-persian-new-year/): Celebrated across Iran and several other countries, the holiday symbolises renewal and prosperity.
- [The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/the-ghost-reporters-writing-pro-russian-propaganda-in-west-africa/): Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa.
- [Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/indonesia-passes-law-allowing-greater-military-role-in-government/): Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn that changes to the law could signal a return to military rule.
- [US air strikes hit residential area in Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/us-air-strikes-hit-residential-area-in-yemens-capital/): Homes and buildings in a residential area in Yemen’s capital were hit in some of the latest air attacks by the US.
- [Will Trump’s policies pay off or will the US fall into recession?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/will-trumps-policies-pay-off-or-will-the-us-fall-into-recession/): President Donald Trump wants to restructure the US economy. He’s promising Americans a boom in wealth.
- [Houthis claim missile launch at Israel amid renewed fighting in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/houthis-claim-missile-launch-at-israel-amid-renewed-fighting-in-gaza/): Yemeni group says hypersonic missile fired on Ben Gurion airport in second attack after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire.
- [Elon Musk's X Sues India, Accuses Govt Of 'Unlawful' Censorship Using IT Act, Sahyog Portal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/elon-musks-x-sues-india-accuses-govt-of-unlawful-censorship-using-it-act-sahyog-portal/): X has argued that the Indian government is misusing Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act to impose content takedowns while ignoring the requirements stipulated by Section 69A.
- [New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/new-jfk-assassination-files-what-was-revealed-about-oswald-and-cia-plots/): New files released on Tuesday don’t shed new light on Kennedy’s assassination. But they reveal details about CIA plots.
- [Spring brings more Russian advances as Putin rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/spring-brings-more-russian-advances-as-putin-rejects-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine/): Amid truce negotiations, Russian forces were stirring in the south after pushing Ukraine out of Kursk.
- [Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/why-has-the-uk-government-announced-swingeing-welfare-cuts/): Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’.
- [Israeli attacks in Gaza kill more than 70, including newborn baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/israeli-attacks-in-gaza-kill-more-than-70-including-newborn-baby/): Women and children among those reported dead in predawn attacks across northern and southern Gaza.
- [Tahawwur Rana's Plea to US Supreme Court | Mumbai 26/11 Mastermind Rana Fights Extradition to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/tahawwur-ranas-plea-to-us-supreme-court-mumbai-26-11-mastermind-rana-fights-extradition-to-india/): Tahawwur Rana, a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has made a desperate attempt to dodge Indian extradition by renewing his emergency plea to the US Supreme Court. Rana claims that his extradition to India could expose him to torture due to his Pakistani-origin Muslim identity. This development comes after the US Supreme Court […]
- [Trump Says He Believes India Will Be Lowering Tariffs On US Substantially](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/trump-says-he-believes-india-will-be-lowering-tariffs-on-us-substantially/): President Trump believes India will lower tariffs on US goods. He announced retaliatory tariffs starting April 2 against countries with high duties on US products
- [Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Replace Lincoln's Portrait In The Oval Office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/fact-check-did-donald-trump-replace-lincolns-portrait-in-the-oval-office/): U.S. President Donald Trump has not replaced Abraham Lincoln’s portrait in the Oval Office with that of Jewish leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The viral image is digitally altered
- [Houthis Fire ‘Hypersonic Missile' at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, Trump Warns Iran as US Bombs Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/houthis-fire-hypersonic-missile-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-trump-warns-iran-as-us-bombs-yemen/): Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday (March 20), as the Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion international airport.”A missile launched from Yemen was intercepted… prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” Israel’s military said.Part of Iran’s “axis of resistance” against the United States and Israel, the Houthis have […]
- [Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/luka-doncic-helps-lakers-win-against-jokic-less-nuggets-in-los-angeles/): Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 31 points as the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 120-108.
- [Greenpeace must pay $660m to oil company over pipeline protests, jury says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/greenpeace-must-pay-660m-to-oil-company-over-pipeline-protests-jury-says/): Environmental group found to have defamed Energy Transfer through protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
- [Malaysia greenlights new search for missing flight MH370](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/malaysia-greenlights-new-search-for-missing-flight-mh370/): Malaysia holds on to hope as its government finalises terms of a new search for the plane that vanished in 2014.
- [China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/china-executes-4-dual-canadian-citizens-despite-ottawas-plea-for-clemency/): China’s embassy in Ottawa has confirmed executions of four dual Canadian-Chinese citizens for drug offences.
- ['Targeted Because Of Wife's Palestinian Heritage': Badar Suri, Indian Researcher Facing Deportation From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/targeted-because-of-wifes-palestinian-heritage-badar-suri-indian-researcher-facing-deportation-from-us/): Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow, was detained by masked agents outside his home in the Rosslyn neighbourhood of Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, over his alleged ties with Hamas.
- [Trump administration detains Indian pro-Palestinian student for deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/trump-administration-detains-indian-pro-palestinian-student-for-deportation/): Postdoctoral researcher Badar Khan Suri accused of ‘spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism’.
- [White House Slams Biden's 'Lack Of Courage' For Sunita Williams' 9-Month Stay In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/white-house-slams-bidens-lack-of-courage-for-sunita-williams-9-month-stay-in-space/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely returned back to Earth on Wednesday aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after spending 286 days in space, for which the Trump administration has blamed Biden.
- [26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Files Another Request With US Top Court To Stop His Extradition To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-files-another-request-with-us-top-court-to-stop-his-extradition-to-india/): Tahawwur Rana asked US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to stop his extradition to India after Justice Elena Kagan rejected his review petition, citing health issues and torture fears.
- [Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/finland-takes-top-spot-us-gets-lowest-ever-rank-in-world-happiness-report/): The US fell to 24th place amid a rise in social isolation, while Costa Rica and Mexico break into the top 10.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,120](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1120/): These are the key developments on day 1,120 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [After Quad, India May Become Part Of 'Squad' Group Focusing On South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/after-quad-india-may-become-part-of-squad-group-focusing-on-south-china-sea/): The ‘Squad’ comprises the Philippines and India’s Quad partners – Japan, Australia and the US – which focus on security in the South China Sea to counter Beijing’s aggression in the region.
- [Badar Khan Suri, Indian Academic In US, Faces Deportation For Alleged Hamas Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/badar-khan-suri-indian-academic-in-us-faces-deportation-for-alleged-hamas-ties/): Badar Khan Suri Deportation: Badar Khan Suri, who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is pursuing his doctoral research on peacebuilding in Iraq and Afghanistan
- [What's In Store For Sunita Williams In 2025? How Will Her Health Be After 9 Months In Space?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/whats-in-store-for-sunita-williams-in-2025-how-will-her-health-be-after-9-months-in-space/): Sunita Williams is advised to approach new projects and investments with caution.
- [Cheetah Conservationist Vincent Van Der Merwe Found Dead In Saudi Arabia With Head Injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/cheetah-conservationist-vincent-van-der-merwe-found-dead-in-saudi-arabia-with-head-injury/): Vincent van der Merwe, South African conservationist, was found dead in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reportedly after a fall in his apartment building.
- ['Never Been Closer To Peace': US Focusses On Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Says 'We're Looking At Lasting Ceasefire'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/never-been-closer-to-peace-us-focusses-on-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-says-were-looking-at-lasting-ceasefire/): White House said it has moved beyond the previously negotiated US-Ukraine minerals and natural resources deal and is focused on peace between Ukraine and Russia.
- [H-1B Visa Applications To Be Deleted From March 20: How Will This Impact Indian Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/h-1b-visa-applications-to-be-deleted-from-march-20-how-will-this-impact-indian-workers/): The H1-B visa programme will undergo significant changes as all records older than five years will be deleted from the system as the Trump administration will introduce a revised system.
- [US Responds After Bangladesh Slams Tulsi Gabbard’s Remarks On Minority Persecution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/us-responds-after-bangladesh-slams-tulsi-gabbards-remarks-on-minority-persecution/): Tulsi Gabbard earlier said that the violence against minorities in Bangladesh was rooted in the “ideology and objective to rule and govern with an Islamist Caliphate”.
- [All to know about the IPL 2025: Captains, schedule, prize money, venues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/20/all-to-know-about-the-ipl-2025-captains-schedule-prize-money-venues/): From big-name players to key talking points, Al Jazeera’s lowdown on T20 cricket’s most lucrative franchise league.
- [Advocates decry Trump administration effort to deport immigration activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/advocates-decry-trump-administration-effort-to-deport-immigration-activist/): Jeanette Vizguerra appears to be first high-profile immigration advocate targeted in Donald Trump’s deportation push.
- [How Trump took credit for the Gaza ceasefire – and then let it unravel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/how-trump-took-credit-for-the-gaza-ceasefire-and-then-let-it-unravel/): Analysts say the US president, who advocated for displacing Palestinians, was never invested in ending the Gaza war.
- [Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask as condition improves, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/pope-francis-stops-using-oxygen-mask-as-condition-improves-vatican-says/): The Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘improving’ after spending five weeks in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
- [What we know about the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/what-we-know-about-the-arrest-of-mahmoud-khalil/): Mahmoud Khalil, who the Trump administration is seeking to deport, says he is a “political prisoner.”
- [Israeli forces resume Gaza ground assault, seize part of Netzarim Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/israeli-forces-resume-gaza-ground-assault-seize-part-of-netzarim-corridor/): Israeli army says forces retake part of key land corridor to expand a ‘security zone and create a partial buffer’.
- [Is US support for Israel complicating efforts to reach peace in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/19/is-us-support-for-israel-complicating-efforts-to-reach-peace-in-gaza/): Emboldened by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying the war.
- [Indian Scholar Badar Suri Faces Deportation Over Pro-Hamas Links | Badar Suri News | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/indian-scholar-badar-suri-faces-deportation-over-pro-hamas-links-badar-suri-news-us-news/): | Indian scholar Badar Suri, a postdoctoral researcher at Georgetown University, is facing deportation from the US over alleged ties to Hamas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Suri spread “pro-Hamas propaganda” and antisemitic content on social media. Suri’s lawyer argues that the case is politically motivated, citing his wife’s Palestinian heritage and their […]
- [News 18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On Meerut Merchant Navy Officer Murder, India Reacts To China’s Claim Of 'New Counties' In Ladakh & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/news-18-afternoon-digest-updates-on-meerut-merchant-navy-officer-murder-india-reacts-to-chinas-claim-of-new-counties-in-ladakh-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Justice Yashwant Varma Figured In CBI And ED Case Earlier, Woman Presumed ‘Dead’ Returns After 18 Months, Hyderabad Gears Up For IPL 2025 and Karan Kundrra Seemingly Confirms Wedding With Tejasswi Prakash.
- [Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/japan-s-korea-china-meet-to-strengthen-ties-at-turning-point-in-history/): The meeting is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.
- [World heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/world-heavyweight-boxing-champion-george-foreman-dies-at-76/): Foreman took on Muhammad Ali in 1974 in one of boxing’s most famous match-ups, the Rumble in the Jungle.
- [Trump Picks Boeing To Build ‘Most Advanced’ F-47 Jet Amid Iran Tension: What Makes It ‘Lethal’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-picks-boeing-to-build-most-advanced-f-47-jet-amid-iran-tension-what-makes-it-lethal/): Boeing Co. has secured a contract to design and manufacture the F-47, the US’ next-generation fighter jet, touted as the most advanced and lethal aircraft ever built. The company outpaced rival Lockheed Martin Corp. for the multibillion-dollar programme.Announcing the decision at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump said the new sixth-generation jet “will […]
- [‘This Is Our Plane’: Students Book 'Private Flight' After Ticketing Glitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/this-is-our-plane-students-book-private-flight-after-ticketing-glitch/): When no one else booked the same flight, two women inadvertently secured a “private jet.”
- [Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 2: Spain and North Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/flavours-of-the-arab-golden-age-ep-2-spain-and-north-africa/): Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz sample an ancient dish that Jews and Muslims used to share at Passover in Morocco.
- [Trump targets Biden, Harris in US security clearance purge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-targets-biden-harris-in-us-security-clearance-purge/): The executive order also targets Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, former state secretaries, and some Republicans.
- [‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/every-shot-fired-are-yemens-houthis-a-proxy-force-for-iran/): The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy.
- [28-Year-Old UK Man Chooses Euthanasia Over Life With Bipolar Disorder, Documents His 'Last Supper' With Strangers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/28-year-old-uk-man-chooses-euthanasia-over-life-with-bipolar-disorder-documents-his-last-supper-with-strangers/): Bipolar disorder is a manic-depressive illness of the brain that causes extreme changes in mood and energy levels.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,122](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1122/): These are the key developments on day 1,122 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Signs Order To ‘Eliminate’ Department of Education, Says 'Will Shut It Down Quickly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-signs-order-to-eliminate-department-of-education-says-will-shut-it-down-quickly/): Surrounded by schoolchildren sitting at desks set up in the East Room of the White House, Trump smiled as he held up the order after signing it at a special ceremony.
- [Elon Musk Blames 'Hormone Injections' For Transgender Violence After Tesla Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/elon-musk-blames-hormone-injections-for-transgender-violence-after-tesla-attacks/): Musk’s transphobic remarks came on the same day his estranged daugher, who is also a transgender, called him a “pathetic man-child” for his anti trans stance.
- [India’s ‘political iftars’: Peace forays or corrupt, vote-seeking stunts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/indias-political-iftars-peace-forays-or-corrupt-vote-seeking-stunts/): Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.
- [Iceland’s Minister For Children Quits Over Secret Baby With Teen Boy 3 Decades Ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/icelands-minister-for-children-quits-over-secret-baby-with-teen-boy-3-decades-ago/): Iceland’s child minister Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir resigned after admitting to having a child at 23 with a 16-year-old, Eirík Ásmundsson, leading to backlash and a meeting with the PM.
- [Trump Revokes Temporary Status Of 530,000 Migrants, Set To Trigger Mass Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-revokes-temporary-status-of-530000-migrants-set-to-trigger-mass-deportations/): The order applies to about 5,32,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who came to the United States since October 2022, who face deportation within a month.
- [Columbia University Agrees To Policy Changes After Trump Freezes $400 Million Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/columbia-university-agrees-to-policy-changes-after-trump-freezes-400-million-funding/): Columbia University President, in a letter, informed that students will no longer be allowed to wear masks on campus to conceal their identity.
- [What challenges lie ahead for the new IOC president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/what-challenges-lie-ahead-for-the-new-ioc-president/): Zimbabwean lands top job in world sport.
- [Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/thousands-join-march-in-turkiyes-istanbul-to-protest-mayors-arrest/): Thousands gather near Istanbul’s town hall in support of the city’s recently arrested mayor.
- [Netanyahu’s targeting of an Israeli spy chief and the attorney general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/netanyahus-targeting-of-an-israeli-spy-chief-and-the-attorney-general/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to fire the Shin Bet spy chief and Israel’s attorney general.
- [‘Elon Has Business In China, He’d Be Susceptible’: Trump Says Musk Won’t Get To See War Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/elon-has-business-in-china-hed-be-susceptible-trump-says-musk-wont-get-to-see-war-plans/): Donald Trump dismissed reports that Elon Musk would be briefed on how the United States would fight a hypothetical war with China.
- [Vacate 'Illegal Occupation' In Kashmir: India Slams Pakistan As 'Biggest Roadblock To Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/vacate-illegal-occupation-in-kashmir-india-slams-pakistan-as-biggest-roadblock-to-peace/): India’s remarks came after Pakistani Charge d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich said a “new dawn” in relations between the two nations can emerge by enhancing mutual understanding
- [‘Out Of My Own Pocket…’: Trump Offers To Pay Sunita Williams For Overtime In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/out-of-my-own-pocket-trump-offers-to-pay-sunita-williams-for-overtime-in-space/): Sunita Williams, along with her NASA colleague Butch Wilmore, returned to Earth on Tuesday, nine months after being stuck in space.
- [Prince William Dons Battle Gear On Visit To British Troops In Estonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/prince-william-dons-battle-gear-on-visit-to-british-troops-in-estonia/): Britain has about 900 troops in Estonia and Poland as part of ‘Operation Cabrit’, the British contribution to the expansion of NATO’s forces on the alliance’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Stranded Heathrow Passengers Separated From Loved Ones: 'I Need To Be Home'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/stranded-heathrow-passengers-separated-from-loved-ones-i-need-to-be-home/): Heathrow was shut after a blaze that erupted overnight at a substation in the west of London, knocking out power to the airport and surrounding area.
- [Israel Says It Has Killed Osama Tabash, Hamas Military Intel Chief, In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israel-says-it-has-killed-osama-tabash-hamas-military-intel-chief-in-gaza/): Osama Tabash was the militant group’s surveillance and targeting unit.
- [Elon Musk Visits Pentagon, Furious President Trump Blasts "Fake News" On China War Plan Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/elon-musk-visits-pentagon-furious-president-trump-blasts-fake-news-on-china-war-plan-briefing/): Billionaire Elon Musk’s visit to Pentagon has sent Washington in a tizzy. Before the visit, a New York Times report claimed that Musk would be briefed on the US military’s plan for any war that might break out with China. Musk had an 80-minute meeting with defense secretary Pete Hegseth, who later said “there was […]
- [‘Discordant’: How Trump’s attacks on the Houthis split his Republican base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/discordant-how-trumps-attacks-on-the-houthis-split-his-republican-base/): Some see the US president’s recent bombing campaign in Yemen as contradicting his promises of seeking world peace.
- [‘Safely Able To Restart Flights’: Heathrow Airport Partially Reopens, Hopes To Run Full Operation Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/safely-able-to-restart-flights-heathrow-airport-partially-reopens-hopes-to-run-full-operation-saturday/): Britain’s Heathrow Airport has begun reopening after a fire at a nearby substation knocked out power.
- [Hamas Reviewing US Proposal To Restore Gaza Ceasefire As Israel Intensifies Military Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/hamas-reviewing-us-proposal-to-restore-gaza-ceasefire-as-israel-intensifies-military-operations/): US “bridge” plan, presented last week, aims to extend the ceasefire into April, beyond Ramadan and Passover, to allow time for negotiations on a permanent cessation of hostilities
- [‘Spent $185,000 To Sign One Paper’: Self-Described Misogynist Andrew Tate Returns To Romania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/spent-185000-to-sign-one-paper-self-described-misogynist-andrew-tate-returns-to-romania/): Tate faces rape and human trafficking charges in Romania and had recently visited the US for a trip.
- [No Indication Of Foul Play In Heathrow Airport Blaze: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/no-indication-of-foul-play-in-heathrow-airport-blaze-police/): The Metropolitan Police force says that is because of the location of the electrical substation fire and its impact on critical national infrastructure.
- [Trump Awards Boeing Contract To Build High-Tech Next-Gen F-47 Fighter Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trump-awards-boeing-contract-to-build-high-tech-next-gen-f-47-fighter-jet/): President Trump announced Boeing’s contract for the Air Force’s next-gen F-47 fighter plane, replacing the F-22. The NGAD platform aims for air superiority, despite past cost concerns.
- [Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Blowing Up Russian Gas Pumping Station Amid US Ceasefire Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/russia-ukraine-accuse-each-other-of-blowing-up-russian-gas-pumping-station-amid-us-ceasefire-proposal/): Video footage showed a blaze at the Sudzha facility, which is located inside Russia several hundred metres from the Ukrainian border.
- [Trying to heal the trauma of Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trying-to-heal-the-trauma-of-israeli-raids-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): In Tulkarem and Jenin, dedicated volunteers work to help the people traumatised and displaced by Israel’s raids.
- [Elon Musk Offers $100 Cash Giveaway For Signing Petition Against ‘Activist Judges’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/elon-musk-offers-100-cash-giveaway-for-signing-petition-against-activist-judges/): Elon Musk’s initiative comes after US President Donald Trump accused courts of blocking his agenda.
- [Israel Army Intercepts Two Projectiles Fired From Gaza, Hamas Claims Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israel-army-intercepts-two-projectiles-fired-from-gaza-hamas-claims-responsibility/): The air raids sounded in the city of Ashkelon after two projectiles that were fired from northern Gaza.
- [Australian Woman Dies After Snorkeling Vessel Overturns In Indonesia’s Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/australian-woman-dies-after-snorkeling-vessel-overturns-in-indonesias-bali/): A snorkeling excursion near Bali ended in disaster when a boat carrying 13 people was struck by powerful waves.
- [Why US Could Take Control Of Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure As Part Of Ceasefire Deal With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/why-us-could-take-control-of-ukraines-gas-infrastructure-as-part-of-ceasefire-deal-with-russia/): Since taking office for his first term in 2017, Trump has been pushing Europe to replace Russian gas with U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies
- [‘A Hymn To Life’: Memoir Of Frenchwoman, Whose Husband Invited Men To Gangrape Her, To Release In 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/a-hymn-to-life-memoir-of-frenchwoman-whose-husband-invited-men-to-gangrape-her-to-release-in-2026/): Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir will be released in French and 20 other languages and will be released by UK-based publishing house Bodley Head.
- [Soldiers celebrate as Sudan’s army recaptures presidential palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/soldiers-celebrate-as-sudans-army-recaptures-presidential-palace/): Sudanese soldiers have been celebrating the recapture of the presidential palace from paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
- [French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/french-actor-gerard-depardieu-to-face-trial-on-sexual-assault-charges/): Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
- [US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/us-blocking-canadian-access-to-historical-library-on-quebec-vermont-border/): Haskell Free Library denounces ‘unilateral’ US move amid tensions over Donald Trump’s continued threats against Canada.
- [Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/migrant-deaths-hit-record-number-in-2024-un-agency-says/): Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
- [Israeli ex-deputy FM confronted over Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israeli-ex-deputy-fm-confronted-over-israels-renewed-assault-on-gaza/): Redi Tlhabi challenges Israeli ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon on Israel’s ceasefire breach and its war on Gaza.
- [Are Gen Z rejecting city life for farm life?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/are-gen-z-rejecting-city-life-for-farm-life/): Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings.
- [‘Not The Right Person’: Bangladesh Army Chief Didn’t Want Yunus As Chief Adviser | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/not-the-right-person-bangladesh-army-chief-didnt-want-yunus-as-chief-adviser-exclusive/): The revelation comes amid reports of friction within the Bangladesh Army, with pro-ISI and pro-Awami League factions at odds, and concerns over external forces influencing the country’s political future
- [Ukraine Hopes To Secure ‘At Least’ Partial Ceasefire, Defence Minister To Lead Delegation At Saudi Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/ukraine-hopes-to-secure-at-least-partial-ceasefire-defence-minister-to-lead-delegation-at-saudi-talks/): Saudi talks where they will meet with American officials trying to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- [From 9/11 To Covid-19: Heathrow Shutdown Sparks Memories Of Past Aviation Nightmares](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/from-9-11-to-covid-19-heathrow-shutdown-sparks-memories-of-past-aviation-nightmares/): A sudden electrical fire near Heathrow Airport has plunged one of the world’s busiest travel hubs into chaos.
- [Can Ukraine and Russia realistically reach peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/can-ukraine-and-russia-realistically-reach-peace/): Redi Tlhabi discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and what’s next with a former US diplomat and a Russian professor.
- [Israeli military blows up Gaza’s Turkish hospital and medical school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israeli-military-blows-up-gazas-turkish-hospital-and-medical-school/): Video captured Israeli forces blowing up Gaza’s Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital and an adjacent medical school.
- [London Heathrow Airport Power Outage: Air India Says Services Disrupted; Flights Diverted, Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/london-heathrow-airport-power-outage-air-india-says-services-disrupted-flights-diverted-cancelled/): Following a significant power outage, operations at the London Heathrow (LHR) have been suspended till 2359 hours (local time) on March 21.
- [Heathrow Airport Live Updates: No Flight Services Today, UK's Terror Agency Leads Fire Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/heathrow-airport-live-updates-no-flight-services-today-uks-terror-agency-leads-fire-probe/): Heathrow airport remained closed on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation in west London just before midnight knocked out power to Europe’s busiest airport.
- [Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/netumbo-nandi-ndaitwah-sworn-in-as-namibias-first-female-president/): Outgoing leader Mbumba hands power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at a ceremony coinciding with country’s 35th independence day.
- [Sudan’s army retakes presidential palace in Khartoum, strikes blow to RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/sudans-army-retakes-presidential-palace-in-khartoum-strikes-blow-to-rsf/): Sudan’s army has retaken the palace in a key symbolic victory, according to civilians and experts.
- [“To Disrupt Shin Bet..." Ronen Bar Blasts Bibi as Cabinet Sacks Him, Hints ‘Qatargate Probe’ at Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/to-disrupt-shin-bet-ronen-bar-blasts-bibi-as-cabinet-sacks-him-hints-qatargate-probe-at-risk/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously voted to dismiss Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar on March 21, marking the first time in Israel’s history that the domestic security agency’s head was fired. Netanyahu cited a lack of confidence in Bar following the October 7 Hamas attack. Bar rejected the claims, warning that the move […]
- [Setback For Netanyahu As Israeli Supreme Court Stays His Government's Decision To Sack Intel Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/setback-for-netanyahu-as-israeli-supreme-court-stays-his-governments-decision-to-sack-intel-chief/): The Supreme Court said the freeze will remain in place until the appeals are presented to the court before April 8.
- [Bali Flights Cancelled, Thousands Evacuated After Volcano Eruption In Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/bali-flights-cancelled-thousands-evacuated-after-volcano-eruption-in-indonesia/): The local government has declared a 14-day emergency and established a command post to coordinate response efforts, the country’s disaster agency spokesman (BNPB), Abdul Muhari, said in a statement on Friday
- [Canadian PM Carney To Trigger Early Election, Expected Vote On April 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/canadian-pm-carney-to-trigger-early-election-expected-vote-on-april-28/): Carney will go to Governor-General Mary Simon on Sunday and request to dissolve Parliament, an official said.
- [Pakistani Terror Groups Trying To Spark Anti-India Sentiments Among Kashmiris Via 'Palestine Route': Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/pakistani-terror-groups-trying-to-spark-anti-india-sentiments-among-kashmiris-via-palestine-route-sources-exclusive/): Groups like the ISI, LeT, and JuD believe that Palestine enjoys favourable global opinion and they perceive a lack of similar international sentiment regarding Kashmir, said the sources
- [Israel threatens with annexation after ground invasion in north, south Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israel-threatens-with-annexation-after-ground-invasion-in-north-south-gaza/): Israeli forces intensify ground operations in northern and southern Gaza with residents saying no prior warnings given.
- [Trump’s education axe is a “test of limits of presidential powers”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trumps-education-axe-is-a-test-of-limits-of-presidential-powers/): US President Donald Trump’s decision to axe the Department of Education is “not about micromanaging the curriculum.”
- [Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/why-is-trump-dismantling-the-department-of-education-and-whats-next/): The process of gutting the department will require approval from the Congress, which might be hard to secure.
- [India On Postdoc Fellow Facing US Deportation Over Hamas Links: '...Should Comply With Local Laws'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/india-on-postdoc-fellow-facing-us-deportation-over-hamas-links-should-comply-with-local-laws/): Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University in the US, self-deported herself to Canada after her student visa was cancelled for being involved in activities supporting Hamas.
- [Metis children: What they did to us was a crime against humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/metis-children-what-they-did-to-us-was-a-crime-against-humanity/): Belgian colonial authorities abducted me from my home in Rwanda when I was three. This is my story.
- [Israel Threatens To ‘Partially Annex' Gaza, Orders Army To ‘Seize More Ground’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israel-threatens-to-partially-annex-gaza-orders-army-to-seize-more-ground/): An Israeli minister has ordered the army to seize more ground in Gaza.
- [Israel Expands Gaza Ground Op to Rafah as IDF Bombing Kills Over 500, Trump Backs Fresh Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israel-expands-gaza-ground-op-to-rafah-as-idf-bombing-kills-over-500-trump-backs-fresh-assault/): The Israeli military said on March 20 that it has expanded its ground operations in the southern Gaza Strip. The IDF said it troops had begun “conducting ground activity” in the Shabura area of Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city near the Egyptian border. “The troops dismantled… terrorist infrastructure,” IDF said, adding that “troops are continuing ground […]
- [Why Heathrow’s Shutdown Matters: The Numbers Behind The World’s Fourth-Busiest Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/why-heathrows-shutdown-matters-the-numbers-behind-the-worlds-fourth-busiest-airport/): Heathrow Airport’s sudden closure due to a power outage has caused major disruptions. But how did a single fire bring one of the world’s busiest travel hubs to a halt?
- [London’s Heathrow shut after power outage: Which flights were disrupted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/londons-heathrow-shut-after-power-outage-which-flights-were-disrupted/): A fire at a an electricity sub-station serving the airport took out the power, officials say.
- [India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/india-eyes-hosting-2030-commonwealth-games-as-it-bids-for-2036-olympics/): India lines up Commonwealth Games bid as stepping stone in aspiration to host 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad.
- [Youth lead efforts to heal South Sudan’s war-torn communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/youth-lead-efforts-to-heal-south-sudans-war-torn-communities/): Despite setbacks, young leaders and local initiatives inspire hope for a peaceful future in the world’s youngest nation.
- [Pakistan stun New Zealand as record Nawaz century blows open T20I series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/pakistan-stun-new-zealand-as-record-nawaz-century-blows-open-t20i-series/): Pakistan secure a nine-wicket win by chasing 205 in Auckland to beat New Zealand in third T20 international.
- [Scientists Discover Oxygen In A Galaxy 13.4 Billion Light Years Away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/scientists-discover-oxygen-in-a-galaxy-13-4-billion-light-years-away/): The galaxy, named JADES-GS-z14-0, was first identified by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) last year. It is so far away that its light took 13.4 billion years to reach Earth, meaning it existed when the universe was just 300 million years old
- [Dark Energy, The Mysterious Force Behind Universe's Expansion, Is Weakening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/dark-energy-the-mysterious-force-behind-universes-expansion-is-weakening/): Research using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy may change over time, challenging previous beliefs and possibly revising our understanding of the universe
- [Kenya’s handshake politics: Elite self-preservation disguised as compromise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/kenyas-handshake-politics-elite-self-preservation-disguised-as-compromise/): The recent MoU between William Ruto’s and Raila Odinga’s parties is part of an honoured Kenyan tradition.
- [Tunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/tunisias-president-sacks-third-prime-minister-in-less-than-two-years/): Kamel Maddouri’s dismissal comes amid economic and political crises under President Kais Saied, who rules by decree.
- [Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton takes stunning first sprint pole in a Ferrari](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/chinese-f1-gp-hamilton-takes-stunning-first-sprint-pole-in-a-ferrari/): Late charge at China GP sees Lewis Hamilton secure his first Formula One sprint pole since joining Ferrari.
- [Does Trump want Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, what has Kyiv said?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/does-trump-want-ukraines-nuclear-power-plants-what-has-kyiv-said/): The US president leading ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has put a new offer on the table.
- [Europe working on plan to replace US in NATO in five to 10 years: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/europe-working-on-plan-to-replace-us-in-nato-in-five-to-10-years-report/): NATO members seek to avoid possible chaos should the US declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic military bloc.
- [Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/beijing-slams-request-by-us-lawmaker-for-information-on-chinese-students/): US congressional panel asks six universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes.
- [Fire causes day-long shutdown of UK’s Heathrow Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/fire-causes-day-long-shutdown-of-uks-heathrow-airport/): London’s Heathrow Airport has been closed due to a nearby fire that caused a major power cut.
- [Sudanese army retakes presidential palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/sudanese-army-retakes-presidential-palace/): Sudan’s army has retaken the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, nearly two years after it was seized.
- [Houthis Target IDF Site in “Second” Attack on Tel Aviv “in 24 Hours”, Hamas Fires Three M90 Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/houthis-target-idf-site-in-second-attack-on-tel-aviv-in-24-hours-hamas-fires-three-m90-missiles/): Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday (March 20) for the second time within a day, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas including Jerusalem.”Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in a number of areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the […]
- [Sudanese Army Seizes Full Control Of Presidential Palace In Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/sudanese-army-seizes-full-control-of-presidential-palace-in-khartoum/): The Sudanese army has seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking a major shift in its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- [North Korea tests anti-aircraft weapons as Russia’s security chief arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/north-korea-tests-anti-aircraft-weapons-as-russias-security-chief-arrives/): The latest launch appears to be ‘the testing of weapons for export to Russia to be used in Ukraine’, expert says.
- [US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/us-approves-first-sale-of-laser-guided-precision-rockets-to-saudi-arabia/): The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System is a cost-effective choice for shooting down low-cost small armed drones.
- [South Africa’s Antarctica base hit by assault claims: What happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/south-africas-antarctica-base-hit-by-assault-claims-what-happened/): A base staff member allegedly attacked the expedition leader over a schedule change, officials said.
- [Israel’s cabinet approves sacking of Shin Bet chief amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israels-cabinet-approves-sacking-of-shin-bet-chief-amid-protests/): Ronen Bar will end his term on April 10 or as soon as his replacement is appointed, Prime Minister’s Office says.
- [Air India Cancels All Heathrow Flights Due To Power Outage, Advises Travellers To Check Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/air-india-cancels-all-heathrow-flights-due-to-power-outage-advises-travellers-to-check-updates/): Air India suspended all flights to and from Heathrow Airport until 5:29 am Saturday (IST) due to a nearby electrical substation fire. Flights to Gatwick remain unaffected.
- [Trump Warns People Vandalising Teslas Can Face Up To 20 Years In Jail: ‘We Are Looking For You’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trump-warns-people-vandalising-teslas-can-face-up-to-20-years-in-jail-we-are-looking-for-you/): President Donald Trump warned that those sabotaging Tesla vehicles could face up to 20 years in jail, following a series of attacks on the cars.
- [Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/indonesian-volcano-sends-ash-cloud-8km-high-some-flights-cancelled/): The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists.
- [Despite rising prices, Pakistan’s love for sugar remains unshaken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/despite-rising-prices-pakistans-love-for-sugar-remains-unshaken/): With overall inflation down and prices of other commodities stable, consumers are willing to pay more for sugar.
- [UK’s Heathrow airport shuts amid power outage, spelling travel chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/uks-heathrow-airport-shuts-amid-power-outage-spelling-travel-chaos/): London airport says it will close until midnight on Friday for the safety of passengers and workers.
- [Second night of protests in Turkiye after Istanbul mayor detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/second-night-of-protests-in-turkiye-after-istanbul-mayor-detained/): Predawn arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sets off protests in several cities and likely to continue into the weekend.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,121](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1121/): These are the key developments on day 1,121 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [London's Heathrow Airport Shut Until Midnight After Fire At Substation Causes Major Power Outage | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/londons-heathrow-airport-shut-until-midnight-after-fire-at-substation-causes-major-power-outage-videos/): Heathrow Airport is closed until 23:59 on March 21 due to a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation. Passengers are advised to avoid the airport route.
- [Elon Musk To Be Briefed On US Military's Plan On Potential War With China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/elon-musk-to-be-briefed-on-us-militarys-plan-on-potential-war-with-china-report/): Elon Musk is set to receive a Pentagon briefing on US military strategies for a possible conflict with China, thus expanding his role in the Donald Trump administration, a report has claimed.
- [US Court Blocks Deportation Of Indian Academic Badar Khan Suri Over Alleged ‘Hamas Ties’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/us-court-blocks-deportation-of-indian-academic-badar-khan-suri-over-alleged-hamas-ties/): Badar Khan Suri Deportation: The Indian national and a postdoctoral fellow is studying and teaching in the US on a student visa. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused him of “spreading Hamas propaganda”.
- [Israeli Cabinet Approves To Dismiss Head Of Domestic Intel Service Shin Bet Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/israeli-cabinet-approves-to-dismiss-head-of-domestic-intel-service-shin-bet-amid-protests/): The Israeli cabinet voted to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, sparking widespread protests amid accusations that Prime Minister Netanyahu is undermining democracy.
- [Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/21/trump-orders-increased-minerals-production-says-ukraine-deal-coming-soon/): US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals.
- [South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/south-african-ambassador-expelled-by-trump-receives-heros-welcome-at-home/): Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.
- [Pakistan kills 16 fighters amid rising Afghanistan border tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pakistan-kills-16-fighters-amid-rising-afghanistan-border-tensions/): Pakistan says all fighters killed overnight in North Waziristan while urging Afghan government to secure its borders.
- [Canada Elections: New PM Mark Carney To Call For Early Polls, Seeks Mandate To Deal With Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/canada-elections-new-pm-mark-carney-to-call-for-early-polls-seeks-mandate-to-deal-with-trumps-threats/): Canadian PM Mark Carney will meet the Canadian Governor General at noon Sunday and hold a press conference where he might seek an election within weeks.
- [Polish PM Visits Newly Constructed Fortifications On Belarusian Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/polish-pm-visits-newly-constructed-fortifications-on-belarusian-border/): PM Donald Tusk visited the Polish-Belarusian border on March 22 to inspect the fortified border barrier n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ["Clashes, Water Cannon, Tear Gas..." Turkey Erupts Over Imamoglu's Arrest, Erdogan Dares Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/clashes-water-cannon-tear-gas-turkey-erupts-over-imamoglus-arrest-erdogan-dares-opposition/): Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was formally arrested on March 23 over a graft investigation, sparking mass protests across Turkey. A separate terror-related probe did not lead to his arrest. Imamoglu denounced the charges as baseless, vowing resilience. Opposition leaders condemned the move as a political coup. Protests spread to over 55 provinces, with police using […]
- [Pakistan Charges Activist Mahrang Baloch With Terrorism, Sedition After Protests Turn Deadly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pakistan-charges-activist-mahrang-baloch-with-terrorism-sedition-after-protests-turn-deadly/): Baloch rights advocate Mahrang Baloch has been detained and accused of terrorism following a police raid on a protest in Quetta that left three dead.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 50,000 Palestinians since October 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israels-war-on-gaza-has-killed-50000-palestinians-since-october-2023/): The death toll crosses 50,000 as Israel intensifies operations inside Gaza, causing further suffering to Palestinians.
- [Trump threatens to seize Panama Canal, chief defiant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/trump-threatens-to-seize-panama-canal-chief-defiant/): Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, raising fears of US intervention.
- [Six personnel killed in attack on Somali border: Kenyan police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/six-personnel-killed-in-attack-on-somali-border-kenyan-police/): Police said the attack was carried out by suspected al-Shabab fighters who launched an assault at dawn.
- [Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/turkish-court-jails-istanbul-mayor-pending-trial-on-corruption-charges/): A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges.
- [‘Can’t Rule Out’: Kremlin Hints Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump May Have Spoken More Than Twice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/cant-rule-out-kremlin-hints-vladimir-putin-donald-trump-may-have-spoken-more-than-twice/): So far there have been two publicly announced telephone calls over recent months held between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump – on Feb. 12 and on March 18.
- [Kidnapped In Nazi-style…’ Venezuela Reaches Deal With Trump To Resume Migrant Repatriation Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/kidnapped-in-nazi-style-venezuela-reaches-deal-with-trump-to-resume-migrant-repatriation-flights/): Venezuela will resume flights for its nationals deported by the US, after reaching a deal with Washington n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Five-week Stay, Makes First Public Appearance | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-after-five-week-stay-makes-first-public-appearance-news18-n18g/): Pope Francis has been spotted greeting the faithful from his hospital window in Rome, offering blessings as he recovers from a bout of double pneumonia.On Sunday morning, he made an appearance from his 10th-floor suite at the hospital to bless the gathered crowd. This marked the first live sighting of Francis since his admission, which […]
- [Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Jailed On Corruption Charges, Sparking Nationwide Protests | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-jailed-on-corruption-charges-sparking-nationwide-protests-n18g/): After court ruling, jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu says will not bow downImamoglu called the ruling political and unlawful, and said it was a sign of current conditions in the country. Ahead of the verdict, a few thousand Imamoglu supporters rallied outside the municipality headquarters on the European side of the city after Imamoglu called on […]
- [Pope Francis makes first public appearance since admission to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-makes-first-public-appearance-since-admission-to-hospital/): Pope Francis waved to well-wishers from a hospital balcony in Rome as doctors were to discharge him after treatment.
- [Israel kills senior Hamas official in latest attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israel-kills-senior-hamas-official-in-latest-attacks-on-gaza/): Israel has killed top Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil and his family in an air strike that targeted his tent in Gaza.
- [What the assault on Columbia University is really about](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/what-the-assault-on-columbia-university-is-really-about/): The right is trying to take ideological control over US higher education under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism.
- [FACT CHECK: The New Syrian Government and Minorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/fact-check-the-new-syrian-government-and-minorities/): In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at recent events in Syria and what did and didn’t happen
- [“Second Wave" of Israeli Strikes Blow Up "Dozens" of Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon, US Backs Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/second-wave-of-israeli-strikes-blow-up-dozens-of-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon-us-backs-attacks/): Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after a rocket attack on March 22. An Israeli drone strike hit a car in Aita al-Shaab on March 23. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported seven killed and 40 wounded. France and Jordan urged restraint, while Israel blamed Lebanon for cross-border attacks. Netanyahu’s adviser vowed to enforce […]
- [Palestinian Death Toll In Israel-Hamas War Crosses Grim Milestone Of 50,000, Authorities Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/palestinian-death-toll-in-israel-hamas-war-crosses-grim-milestone-of-50000-authorities-say/): The figures were given by Hamas-backed health authorities who said that there are women and children among the dead.
- [Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-after-five-weeks-of-treatment/): Pope calls for an immediate end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza as he arrives home at the Vatican.
- [Ronaldo has ‘no problem’ with Hojlund’s ‘Siu’ celebration in Nations League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/ronaldo-has-no-problem-with-hojlunds-siu-celebration-in-nations-league/): Portugal captain hopes to show Hojlund and Denmark the original celebration as both sides meet in the Nations League.
- [Why are there protests in Turkiye? What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/why-are-there-protests-in-turkiye-what-to-know/): Tens of thousands around Turkiye protested on Satuday evening against the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu. 
- [Israel Asks Palestinians To Flee Rafah, Kills Top Hamas Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israel-asks-palestinians-to-flee-rafah-kills-top-hamas-commander/): Israeli troops are again deploying themselves in parts of Gaza and have asked Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate a district for an imminent offensive strike.
- [Sudan’s Army Takes Full Control Of Khartoum After Capturing The Presidential Palace | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/sudans-army-takes-full-control-of-khartoum-after-capturing-the-presidential-palace-n18g/): The Sudanese army has recaptured the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a highly symbolic battlefield victory over the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the country’s catastrophic civil war.Videos posted on social media showed soldiers carrying assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers inside the partly ruined building. An officer wearing a captain’s epaulettes announced […]
- [Israel ‘Kills’ Senior Hamas Leader Bardaweel, His Wife As IDF Enters Beit Hanoun, Rafah For ‘Combat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israel-kills-senior-hamas-leader-bardaweel-his-wife-as-idf-enters-beit-hanoun-rafah-for-combat/): Israel reportedly kills senior Hamas leader Bardaweel and his wife as the IDF enters Beit Hanoun and Rafah for combat operations. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION’NOT INTERESTED IN RULING GAZA’RIFT APPEARS IN ISRAEL’S HOSTAGE NEGOTIATING TEAM?‘EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER’
- [Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Jailed Pending Trial As Turkey Erupts In Protests | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-jailed-pending-trial-as-turkey-erupts-in-protests-english-news-n18g/): News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtubeTURKISH COURT ORDERS IMAMOGLU’S ARREST PENDING TRIAL ON CORRUPTION CHARGES IMAMOGLU ARRESTED BY TURKISH COURT AMIDST NATIONWIDE Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison along with the ban, both of which must be confirmed by an appeals court, for insulting public officials in a speech he made […]
- [Trump’s Surprise Gift For Taliban As US Lifts Bounties On Sirajuddin Haqqani And Two Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/trumps-surprise-gift-for-taliban-as-us-lifts-bounties-on-sirajuddin-haqqani-and-two-others/): Sirajuddin Haqqani planned the January 2008 attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul and also carried out bombings against the Indian embassy in Afghanistan.
- [Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance In 5 Weeks As He Leaves Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-makes-first-public-appearance-in-5-weeks-as-he-leaves-hospital/): Francis, 88, went to hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.
- [Sudan’s Army Gains Ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/sudans-army-gains-ground/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos looks at the most recent developments in Sudan and what’s next
- [“Notable” difference in US military support of Ukraine vs Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/notable-difference-in-us-military-support-of-ukraine-vs-israel/): Brian Finucane breaks down Trump’s differing military support for Ukraine and Israel.
- [Pakistan suffer biggest T20 loss as New Zealand take 3-1 series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pakistan-suffer-biggest-t20-loss-as-new-zealand-take-3-1-series-lead/): New Zealand record a 115-run win in fourth T20 as all but two Pakistan batters score in double figures in chase of 221.
- [Video: Death toll surges as Israeli strikes on Lebanon escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/video-death-toll-surges-as-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-escalate/): Israel has unleashed a wave of attacks on southern Lebanon, killing civilians including children.
- [Three killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv before peace talks in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/three-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-kyiv-before-peace-talks-in-saudi-arabia/): Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are set to meet on Monday as Zelenskyy urges allies to press Moscow to end attacks.
- [Clashes During Istanbul Protests as Erdogan Rival Imamoglu Gets Formally Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/clashes-during-istanbul-protests-as-erdogan-rival-imamoglu-gets-formally-arrested/): Clashes erupted between the police and demonstrators in Istanbul during the fourth day of protests on March 22n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/nba-la-lakers-trounced-on-lebrons-return-as-bucks-rally-to-beat-kings/): LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win.
- [‘Can Attack…’ Iran Unveils Missile Systems On Strategic Gulf Islands Amid Rising Tensions With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/can-attack-iran-unveils-missile-systems-on-strategic-gulf-islands-amid-rising-tensions-with-us/): Iran unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, state media reported on March 23 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Jessica Aber, US Attorney Who Resigned After Trump's Inauguration, Found Dead At Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/jessica-aber-us-attorney-who-resigned-after-trumps-inauguration-found-dead-at-home/): Erik S Siebert, the current US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, shared condolences and expressed grief on Jessica’s demise, saying he was ‘heartbroken beyond words’ .
- [A simple illustrated guide to zakat, answers to 7 common questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/a-simple-illustrated-guide-to-zakat-answers-to-7-common-questions/): Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
- [F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with Norris second](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/f1-mclarens-piastri-wins-chinese-grand-prix-with-norris-second/): McLaren dominate the race in Shanghai as Mercedes driver Russell finishes third and Ferrari’s Hamilton sixth.
- [Tulsi Gabbard’s stance on unauthorised leaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/tulsi-gabbards-stance-on-unauthorised-leaks/): We compare and contrast how Tulsi Gabbard, US director of national intelligence, has changed her position on whistleblow
- [Blue Whale Suicides | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/blue-whale-suicides-true-crime-reports/): What if an online game could push teenagers to their darkest edge?
- [Houthi Missile ‘Fired At Israel Disintegrates Over Saudi’ As US ‘Attacks’ Yemen Airport ‘Thrice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/houthi-missile-fired-at-israel-disintegrates-over-saudi-as-us-attacks-yemen-airport-thrice/): A Houthi missile aimed at Israel disintegrated over Saudi Arabia, while the US launched three attacks on a Yemen airport. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION03:03 HOUTHI MISSILE FAILS TO REACH ISRAEL?04:51 ‘AMERICA’S DISASTROUS FAILURE’
- [Turkey Formally Arrests And Jails President Erdogan's Main Rival On Corruption Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/turkey-formally-arrests-and-jails-president-erdogans-main-rival-on-corruption-charges/): Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender from the next presidential race, currently scheduled for 2028.
- [Senior Hamas leader among 23 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/senior-hamas-leader-among-23-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-southern-gaza/): Hamas says the death of Salah al-Bardawil will fuel the ‘battle of liberation and independence’ in Gaza.
- [Ivanka Trump Puts Her Jiu-Jitsu Skills To Test In High-Intensity Training Session | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/ivanka-trump-puts-her-jiu-jitsu-skills-to-test-in-high-intensity-training-session-watch/): Ivanka Trump’s jiu-jitsu video went viral on X, with many praising the US President’s daughter for her impressive combat techniques.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,123](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1123/): These are the key developments on day 1,123 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Gaza operation “stalls on Netanyahu inquiry commission”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/gaza-operation-stalls-on-netanyahu-inquiry-commission/): Israel’s operations in Gaza aim to stall an inquiry on Netanyahu’s failures of October 7, 2023, says analyst Dan Perry.
- [UFC: Brady beats ex-champion Edwards for shot at title fight with Muhammad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/ufc-brady-beats-ex-champion-edwards-for-shot-at-title-fight-with-muhammad/): American MMA fighter Brady silences the London crowd with a fourth-round guillotine-choke submission win over Edwards.
- [As children, we dreamed of our futures. Then an Israeli bullet took Malak’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/as-children-we-dreamed-of-our-futures-then-an-israeli-bullet-took-malaks/): My best friend blushed easily, loved our Gaza neighbourhood, and hoped to become a nurse to look after sick children.
- [Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/turkish-court-orders-istanbul-mayor-jailed-pending-trial/): The court ordered Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charge
- [Indian-Origin Man, Daughter Shot Dead In US Store Shooting; One Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/indian-origin-man-daughter-shot-dead-in-us-store-shooting-one-arrested/): The deceased man has been identified as Pradipkumar Patel. He, along with his daughter, was working at the store on Lankford Highway in Accomack County when the shooting took place.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Slits Throat Of 11-Year-Old Son After Disneyland Trip, Attempts Suicide Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/indian-origin-woman-slits-throat-of-11-year-old-son-after-disneyland-trip-attempts-suicide-later/): According to a statement from the office of the district attorney, in Orange County, California, said that Ramaraju faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life if convicted on all charges.
- [Russian Overnight Drone Attack On Kyiv Injured 7, Sparked Fires, Say Ukrainian Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/russian-overnight-drone-attack-on-kyiv-injured-7-sparked-fires-say-ukrainian-officials/): Russia’s drone attack on Kyiv injured at least seven people and caused fires in high-rise buildings. Emergency services responded to multiple districts.
- [Video: Smoke Blankets Florida Sky As Structure At Walt Disney World's EPCOT Catches Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/video-smoke-blankets-florida-sky-as-structure-at-walt-disney-worlds-epcot-catches-fire/): A fire broke out backstage at EPCOT’s France Pavilion, causing smoke but no injuries. The fire, caused by a walk-in cooler, was extinguished quickly
- [Saturn Rings To Disappear Today. Here's All You Need To Know About This Rare Phenomenon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/saturn-rings-to-disappear-today-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-rare-phenomenon/): These ‘ring plane crossings’ are rare occurrences, happening only twice during Saturn’s almost 30-year orbit around the sun—roughly once every 13 to 15 years—and they only last for a day or two.
- [Israel Kills Top Hamas Political Leader In Southern Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israel-kills-top-hamas-political-leader-in-southern-gaza-report/): Pro-Hamas media said the airstrike killed Bardaweel, who is a member of the group’s political office, and also killed his wife. Israeli officials had no immediate comment.
- [Three Killed, 15 Injured In Shooting At New Mexico’s Las Cruces Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/three-killed-15-injured-in-shooting-at-new-mexicos-las-cruces-park/): The shootings have overshadowed the efforts of New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Legislature to address the ongoing challenges of high crime rates and gun violence concerns.
- [Gujarat Engineer Detained In Qatar For Over 3 Months; India Extends Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/gujarat-engineer-detained-in-qatar-for-over-3-months-india-extends-support/): Gupta’s family has sought the intervention of the Prime Minister’s office insisting that he is innocent and has been falsely accused of data theft. They are also demanding his urgent release.
- [US lifts $10m reward for major Taliban leader Haqqani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/us-lifts-10m-reward-for-major-taliban-leader-haqqani/): The removal of the bounty comes days after Afghan group releases US citizen.
- [Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/thousands-of-israelis-protest-shin-bet-chiefs-dismissal-for-captives/): PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar have been at loggerheads over failure to prevent October 7 attacks.
- [Detained Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu denies ‘terrorism’ charges: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/detained-istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-denies-terrorism-charges-report/): Opposition leader detained by the government on Wednesday for alleged corruption and “terrorism”.
- [Is the conflict in Sudan entering a decisive phase?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/is-the-conflict-in-sudan-entering-a-decisive-phase/): Army retakes territory in the capital. RSF makes gains in Darfur.
- ["Blow Up Nuke Plants…” Ukraine Exposed? Us Sees Zelensky as an "Ape", Says "Putin Prayed for Trump"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/blow-up-nuke-plants-ukraine-exposed-us-sees-zelensky-as-an-ape-says-putin-prayed-for-trump/): Russia hopes for progress in Saudi talks as US holds parallel negotiations. Zelensky visits Pokrovsk frontline amid Russian advances. Ex-Zelensky aide claims Ukraine planned nuclear plant attacks if losing war. Trump envoy says Russia has no plans to invade Europe. Witkoff praises Putin, calling him “not a bad person.” Moscow warns of “symmetrical response” to […]
- [Pope Francis To Be Discharged From Hospital On Sunday After 38 Days Battling Pneumonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/pope-francis-to-be-discharged-from-hospital-on-sunday-after-38-days-battling-pneumonia/): Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio Alfieri said that Francis will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering back at the Vatican
- [US Lifts Bounty On Taliban Leader Haqqani, Deal With Trump Administration May Have Been Struck: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/us-lifts-bounty-on-taliban-leader-haqqani-deal-with-trump-administration-may-have-been-struck-sources-to-news18/): Sirajuddin Haqqani was allegedly involved in planning significant attacks, and a major one was the 2008 strike on the Serena Hotel in Kabul, which killed six people, including a US citizen
- [Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton hails ‘mega’ first Ferrari win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/chinese-f1-gp-hamilton-hails-mega-first-ferrari-win/): Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton leads from start to finish in the sprint race before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
- [Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, needs two months rest: Doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/pope-francis-to-leave-hospital-on-sunday-needs-two-months-rest-doctors/): Ailing pontiff was admitted to Rome hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection.
- [New Zealand vs Pakistan: fourth T20I; teams, preview, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-fourth-t20i-teams-preview-how-to-follow-stream/): New Zealand and Pakistan face off in a crunch fourth match of the five-game T20 series with the Kiwis leading 2-1.
- [Mehul Choksi Living In Belgium, India Requests Extradition: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/mehul-choksi-living-in-belgium-india-requests-extradition-report/): Choksi, in order to obtain the residency, allegedly submitted misleading and fabricated documentation, including false declarations and forged documents
- [DRC M23 rebels to withdraw from Walikale in peace gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/drc-m23-rebels-to-withdraw-from-walikale-in-peace-gesture/): The Congolese group said decision was in line with a ceasefire declared in February and in support of peace initiatives.
- [Sunita Williams Return | What Challenges Do Space Travelers Face After Return? | Butch Willmore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/sunita-williams-return-what-challenges-do-space-travelers-face-after-return-butch-willmore/): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore return to earth after 286 days in space, but their challenges have only begun. What challenges do space travelers face after return? n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel Pounds "Dozens of Hezbollah Launchers" After 6 Rockets From Lebanon Target Israel, Two Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/israel-pounds-dozens-of-hezbollah-launchers-after-6-rockets-from-lebanon-target-israel-two-killed/): Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers and a command center in Lebanon after six rockets targeted Metula, with three intercepted. The attack killed two, including a girl. Israeli leaders blamed Hezbollah, while the group denied involvement. Lebanon’s PM warned of a new war, and Israel’s defense minister threatened Beirut. The Lebanese army dismantled […]
- [Why is X suing the Indian government as Musk woos Modi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/why-is-x-suing-the-indian-government-as-musk-woos-modi/): X has filed a lawsuit alleging that New Delhi is unlawfully censoring content online.
- [Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 immigrants in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-revokes-legal-status-for-530000-immigrants-in-the-us/): Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could face deportation from April 24.
- [Deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine before next US talks in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/deadly-russian-drone-attack-in-ukraine-before-next-us-talks-in-saudi-arabia/): Russia launched an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people, in a residential area.
- [Israel Gaza War | Israeli Military Launches New Ground Operation In Gaza | Gaza War | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/israel-gaza-war-israeli-military-launches-new-ground-operation-in-gaza-gaza-war-world-360/): Israel’s military sent ground troops back into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces announced, just over a day after it broke a two-month ceasefire with a sprawling bombing campaign that killed hundreds across the enclave. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges Tulsi Gabbard To Action Against (Sikhs for Justice) | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-urges-tulsi-gabbard-to-action-against-sikhs-for-justice-news18/): Defence Minister urges Tulsi Gabbard to take action against the banned Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Criticises Western Nations For Their Stance On Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-criticises-western-nations-for-their-stance-on-kashmir/): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised Western nations for their stance on Kashmir. He highlighted the prolonged occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling it the longest illegal presence in a territory post-World War II. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [President Vladimir Putin Of Russia Agrees To A Limited Cease-Fire | Russia Ukraine War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/president-vladimir-putin-of-russia-agrees-to-a-limited-cease-fire-russia-ukraine-war-news18/): President Vladimir Putin of Russia agreed to a limited cease-fire that would stop strikes on energy infrastructure of Ukraine n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Sudanese army’s advancement is a “symbolic victory”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/sudanese-armys-advancement-is-a-symbolic-victory/): “The bigger picture here is that Sudan continues to be a divided country.”
- [Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel launches fresh deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/lebanon-warns-of-new-war-as-israel-launches-fresh-deadly-strikes/): Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon kill at least two and injure eight others.
- [Gaza is being starved and bombed again. Why are we allowing it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/gaza-is-being-starved-and-bombed-again-why-are-we-allowing-it/): Watching Western leaders cover up Israeli crimes has been exhausting. But I refuse to surrender and accept injustice.
- [Niger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/niger-declares-three-days-of-mourning-after-mosque-attack-kills-44/): Authorities blame the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate.
- [Sudan’s army seizes control of central bank amid steady gains in Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/sudans-army-seizes-control-of-central-bank-amid-steady-gains-in-khartoum/): The capture of the bank comes a day after Sudanese army forces celebrated the seizure of the presidential palace.
- [Italian Catholic Nursery School Teacher Suspended After Parent Discovers Her OnlyFans Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/italian-catholic-nursery-school-teacher-suspended-after-parent-discovers-her-onlyfans-account/): The parent recognised Elena Maraga from the school and shared the information with other parents on social media. The matter was then brought to the school’s attention
- [Houthis ‘Fire Missile’ At Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, ‘Hit’ US Warships With Drones In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/houthis-fire-missile-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-hit-us-warships-with-drones-in-red-sea/): Yemen’s Houthis on March 22 said they attacked Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in retaliation to the resumption of war in Gaza n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Lebanese PM Sounds Alarm, Warns Of 'New War' After Israel's Retaliation Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/lebanese-pm-sounds-alarm-warns-of-new-war-after-israels-retaliation-threats/): This warning comes on the heels of a statement by Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir, who pledged that the military would respond severely to the intercepted rockets.
- [Trump Envoy Witkoff Lists 5 Issues Hindering Russia-Ukraine Deal, Says Zelensky ‘Agreed’ To Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/trump-envoy-witkoff-lists-5-issues-hindering-russia-ukraine-deal-says-zelensky-agreed-to-election/): Trump envoy Witkoff identifies 5 key issues blocking Russia-Ukraine deal, claims Zelensky agreed to election. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION04:19 ‘MASSIVE’ ATTACKS AMID TRUCE TALKS06:40 ‘PUTIN SILENT IN FACE OF CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL’09:02 “TRUMP ONLY CARES ABOUT HIMSELF”
- [The livestream from Gaza’s killing fields resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/the-livestream-from-gazas-killing-fields-resumes/): Israel shatters the ceasefire in Gaza and issues ‘final warning’ to Palestinians.
- ['I Don't Know How Many Siblings I Have': Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Amid Ashley St Clair's Explosive Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/i-dont-know-how-many-siblings-i-have-elon-musks-trans-daughter-amid-ashley-st-clairs-explosive-claims/): Elon Musk is the father of 14 children, born to four different women over two decades. Among them are six children with his ex-wife Justine Wilson, including a child who passed away in infancy; four with Shivon Zilis, a leading executive at Neuralink; and three with musician Grimes.
- [Alcaraz ‘not feeling great’ as he crashes out of Miami Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/alcaraz-not-feeling-great-as-he-crashes-out-of-miami-open/): Carlos Alcaraz exits Miami Open in the second round to 55th-ranked David Goffin but Novac Djokovic ends losing streak.
- [Ethiopia’s army claims to have killed 300 Fano fighters in renewed clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/ethiopias-army-claims-to-have-killed-300-fano-fighters-in-renewed-clashes/): The armed group contradicts the army’s claim of having ‘destroyed’ the former ally in the Amhara region.
- [Chinese GP: Piastri takes first F1 pole after sprint second](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/chinese-gp-piastri-takes-first-f1-pole-after-sprint-second/): Australia’s Oscar Piastri claims his first Formula One pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second.
- [‘Don’t Want A War With China…’ Trump Denies Musk To Be Briefed On Top-Secret Beijing Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/dont-want-a-war-with-china-trump-denies-musk-to-be-briefed-on-top-secret-beijing-plan/): The US President refuted reports that businessman Elon Musk was due to be briefed on a plan for a war with China n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Launches Airstrikes In South Lebanon After Cross-Border Rocket Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/israel-launches-airstrikes-in-south-lebanon-after-cross-border-rocket-fire/): The Israeli military said earlier it had intercepted three rockets launched from a Lebanese district near the border, the second cross-border launch since a US-brokered ceasefire in November.
- [Thousands Rally In Istanbul As Erdogan Issues Warning Against Protests Over Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/thousands-rally-in-istanbul-as-erdogan-issues-warning-against-protests-over-mayor-imamoglus-arrest/): Thousands of people rallied in Turkey’s Istanbul for a third day on March 21 to protest the arrest of the city’s mayorIstanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a top rival of the Turkish president, was arrested on March 19 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin Prayed For Trump’s Recovery After Assassination Attempt: Top Envoy Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/putin-prayed-for-trumps-recovery-after-assassination-attempt-top-envoy-witkoff/): During an appearance on former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s podcast, Witkoff shared this anecdote recounting his second meeting with Putin. Putin met with his priest in a local church and prayed for the US President’s recovery.
- [How Columbia gave in to Trump’s demands to get its $400m funding back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/how-columbia-gave-in-to-trumps-demands-to-get-its-400m-funding-back/): The New York university’s federal funding was revoked last month over allegations of ‘antisemitic harassment’ on campus.
- [Israel blows up Gaza’s only specialised cancer hospital in massive blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/22/israel-blows-up-gazas-only-specialised-cancer-hospital-in-massive-blast/): Destruction of Turkish-Palestinian hospital has been condemned as being part of Israel’s ‘systematic state terrorism’.
- [Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/lakers-lose-to-magic-despite-combined-56-points-from-lebron-doncic/): The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando.
- [Donald Trump's Tariff Plan On Nations Buying Venezuelan Oil Could Affect India, China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/donald-trumps-tariff-plan-on-nations-buying-venezuelan-oil-could-affect-india-china-report/): The Trump administration announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil, which could affect India, a report has suggested.
- [US Immigration Attorneys Issue Travel Risk Advisory For Indian Green Card, H-1B Holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-immigration-attorneys-issue-travel-risk-advisory-for-indian-green-card-h-1b-holders/): The Trump Administration’s intensified crackdown on immigrants has led to increased scrutiny of travellers by key US immigration agencies.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,125](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1125/): These are the key developments on day 1,125 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Cain Velasquez: Former UFC champion sentenced to prison for 2022 shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/cain-velasquez-former-ufc-champion-sentenced-to-prison-for-2022-shooting/): The retired heavyweight athlete is sentenced to five years in prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder.
- [China’s missed emissions target poses challenge to global climate efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/chinas-missed-emissions-target-poses-challenge-to-global-climate-efforts/): China’s carbon intensity fell less than planned for in 2024 even as Beijing made strides in renewable energy.
- [US appeals court weighs Trump’s deportations under Alien Enemies Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-appeals-court-weighs-trumps-deportations-under-alien-enemies-act/): One judge questioned whether Nazi defendants received more due process in the US than Venezuelans deported under Trump.
- [Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of journalist Hossam Shabat in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/al-jazeera-condemns-israels-killing-of-journalist-hossam-shabat-in-gaza/): Media network condemns ‘assassination’ of Gaza correspondent by Israeli forces.
- [‘No Other Land’ co-director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/no-other-land-co-director-attacked-by-israeli-settlers-and-arrested/): The film is an Oscar-winning documentary collaboration by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.
- [‘A shocking breach’: Trump officials leak military attacks to The Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/a-shocking-breach-trump-officials-leak-military-attacks-to-the-atlantic/): The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg says he was included in a private chat about the bombing of Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- [Genetic testing firm 23andme files for bankruptcy protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/genetic-testing-firm-23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/): Officials, including California’s attorney general, question what will happen to the data collected by the firm.
- [At least five killed in RSF shelling in Sudan’s Khartoum: Lawyers’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/at-least-five-killed-in-rsf-shelling-in-sudans-khartoum-lawyers-group/): The attack comes as the Sudanese army pushes to take full control of the capital.
- [How serious is Israel’s latest political crisis for its leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/how-serious-is-israels-latest-political-crisis-for-its-leader/): Protests are held over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to sack the Shin Bet chief and the attorney general.
- [Thousands rally in Serbia against Trump son-in-law’s real estate project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/thousands-rally-in-serbia-against-trump-son-in-laws-real-estate-project/): Demonstrators protest Jared Kushner’s plan to transform former army HQ bombed by NATO into luxury hotel, shopping site.
- [State Department blames Hamas for Israel’s killing of AJ journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/state-department-blames-hamas-for-israels-killing-of-aj-journalist/): The US State Department blamed Hamas for Israel’s killing of two journalists in Gaza, including one from Al Jazeera.
- [Why US Wants Greenland? In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/why-us-wants-greenland-in-pics/): Donald Trump has said having Greenland is necessary to enhance international security. But why does he want Greenland?
- [What’s Trump’s plan for the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/whats-trumps-plan-for-the-middle-east/): All US presidents say they want to avoid Middle East conflicts. But is Trump setting himself up for more war and turmoil?
- [Trump to impose 25-percent tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/trump-to-impose-25-percent-tariffs-on-countries-that-buy-oil-from-venezuela/): The US president also announced he would seek to launch an ‘External Revenue Agency’ on April 2 to collect tariffs.
- [UN says it will ‘reduce footprint in Gaza’ amid renewed Israeli assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/un-says-it-will-reduce-footprint-in-gaza-amid-renewed-israeli-assault/): The United Nations says it will reduce its footprint in Gaza amid Israel’s renewed assault on the strip.
- [Russian Missile Attack On Sumy Injures 74, Including 13 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/russian-missile-attack-on-sumy-injures-74-including-13-children/): A Russian missile attack on Sumy, Ukraine, damaged a school, hospital, and homes, wounding 74 people, including 13 children, during US-Russia ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia.
- [Who Is Mahrang Baloch, Pakistan’s Nightmare In Balochistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/who-is-mahrang-baloch-pakistans-nightmare-in-balochistan/): Mahrang Baloch was arrested by Pakistani authorities on Saturday under charges of terrorism, sedition and murder. She has been recognised by Time Magazine as one of its 100 Next Emerging Leaders.
- [Trump Officials 'Mistakenly' Add Journalist To Secret Signal Group For Coordination On Houthi Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/trump-officials-mistakenly-add-journalist-to-secret-signal-group-for-coordination-on-houthi-strikes/): The White House confirmed a journalist was mistakenly included in a text group planning military strikes in Yemen. National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said the error is under review.
- [HIV and AIDS deaths could increase globally amid US aid freeze, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/hiv-and-aids-deaths-could-increase-globally-amid-us-aid-freeze-un-says/): US President Donald Trump put almost all US foreign aid on hold upon taking office.
- [Turkiye detains over 1,100 as Erdogan blames ‘evil’ opposition for protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/turkiye-detains-over-1100-as-erdogan-blames-evil-opposition-for-protests/): Despite the crackdown, opposition activists promise to ‘not back down’, urging more people to take to streets.
- [Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israeli-strike-kills-al-jazeera-journalist-hossam-shabat-in-gaza/): Video from Gaza’s Beit Lahiya shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike that killed Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat.
- [US to meet Ukraine again in Riyadh after talks with Russian delegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/us-to-meet-ukraine-again-in-riyadh-after-talks-with-russian-delegation/): US and Russian teams talked about ending attacks on Black Sea shipping with view to striking broader ceasefire deal.
- ["Canada Will Never Forget US Betrayal" PM Mark Carney Seeks "Strong Mandate To Deal With Trump"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/canada-will-never-forget-us-betrayal-pm-mark-carney-seeks-strong-mandate-to-deal-with-trump/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday (March 23) called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald Trump’s drive to annex the United States’ huge northern neighbor.Carney, a former central banker, was chosen by Canada’s centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister, but he has never faced the country’s broader […]
- [Greenland Slams US Second Lady Usha Vance's Upcoming Visit, Says Sole Purpose Is To 'Demonstrate Power'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/greenland-slams-us-second-lady-usha-vances-upcoming-visit-says-sole-purpose-is-to-demonstrate-power/): Usha Vance is scheduled to visit Greenland from Thursday to Saturday (March 27 to 29) this week, accompanied by one of her three children
- [Tate Brothers Report To Police In Bucharest, ‘Investigated Because…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/tate-brothers-report-to-police-in-bucharest-investigated-because/): Tate brothers appear at a police station after returning to Romania from the USThe influencer brothers registered with the authorities in Bucharest as part of an ongoing criminal investigation n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [From Saudi Prince With Al-Qaeda Links To Golf Icon Tiger Woods: Inside Vanessa Trump’s Dating History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/from-saudi-prince-with-al-qaeda-links-to-golf-icon-tiger-woods-inside-vanessa-trumps-dating-history/): Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirmed their relationship on social media. They have been dating since Thanksgiving and live near each other in Palm Beach.
- [Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Countries Buying Venezuelan Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/donald-trump-announces-25-tariff-on-countries-buying-venezuelan-oil/): President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on countries buying oil or gas from Venezuela, citing Venezuela’s hostility towards the US and its values.
- [English playwright walks from dawn to dusk for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/english-playwright-walks-from-dawn-to-dusk-for-gaza/): Peter Oswald is on a 13-day pilgrimage for Palestine, walking 241 kms from Bristol to Parliament Square in London.
- [From South Africa to the US, white victimhood knows no borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/from-south-africa-to-the-us-white-victimhood-knows-no-borders/): The MAGA right’s support for Afrikaner grievances should not surprise anyone.
- [French actor Depardieu goes on trial in Paris on sexual assault charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/french-actor-depardieu-goes-on-trial-in-paris-on-sexual-assault-charges/): Gerard Depardieu faces charges of sexually assaulting two women during the shooting of a film four years ago.
- [What poisoned Fallujah can tell us about toxic risks in Gaza and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/what-poisoned-fallujah-can-tell-us-about-toxic-risks-in-gaza-and-lebanon/): Toxic remnants of war adversely affect the health not just of those immediately exposed but also of future generations.
- [Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat killed in Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/al-jazeera-journalist-hossam-shabat-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): Hossam Shabat is one of two media workers killed in Israeli strikes on Monday.
- [Venezuela accepts US deportation flight with 199 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/venezuela-accepts-us-deportation-flight-with-199-people/): A US deportation flight carrying 199 people has landed in Venezuela.
- [Who is jailed Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/who-is-jailed-turkish-opposition-leader-ekrem-imamoglu/): The embattled mayor of Istanbul is the opposition party’s candidate for the next presidential election.
- [‘So Happy…’: Ivanka Trump Reacts As Tiger Woods, Vanessa Trump Confirm Relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/so-happy-ivanka-trump-reacts-as-tiger-woods-vanessa-trump-confirm-relationship/): Ivanka Trump, former sister-in-law of Vanessa Trump, reacted warmly to the news of Tiger Woods and Vanessa making the relationship status public.
- [Israeli air strike targets Nasser Hospital in Gaza kills Hamas official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israeli-air-strike-targets-nasser-hospital-in-gaza-kills-hamas-official/): An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza has killed at least five Palestinians.
- [War in the Arctic? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/war-in-the-arctic-start-here/): Is conflict in the Arctic a real threat or just hype?
- [Greenland PM slams US delegation’s ‘provocation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/greenland-pm-slams-us-delegations-provocation/): US accused of raising pressure amid Trump’s calls to annex semi-autonomous island, while Denmark raises security.
- [Video: South African ambassador welcomed home after expulsion from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/video-south-african-ambassador-welcomed-home-after-expulsion-from-us/): Supporters greeted South Africa’s ambassador to the United States as he returned home after being expelled from the US.
- [Israel building agency to steer Palestinian ‘voluntary departure’ from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israel-building-agency-to-steer-palestinian-voluntary-departure-from-gaza/): Under the proposal, the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza will be under the control of the Defence Ministry.
- [Palestinians in Gaza attacked as they comply with Israeli evacuation order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/palestinians-in-gaza-attacked-as-they-comply-with-israeli-evacuation-order/): Palestinians witness their loved ones being killed while responding to Israeli evacuation orders in Rafah.
- [‘Was In Operating Room…’ Israel Bombs Nasser Hospital, ‘Kills’ Hamas’ ‘New Gaza PM’ Ismail Barhoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/was-in-operating-room-israel-bombs-nasser-hospital-kills-hamas-new-gaza-pm-ismail-barhoum/): An Israeli air strike on Sunday (March 23) killed a member of Hamas’s political bureau as he underwent treatment in hospital, a source in the Islamist movement said, after Israel confirmed it targeted “a key terrorist”.”The Israeli army assassinated Hamas political bureau member Ismail Barhoum,” the Hamas source said, requesting anonymity to speak more freely.”Warplanes […]
- [Hamas Leader, Teenager KIlled In Israeli Strike On Largest Hospital In South Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/hamas-leader-teenager-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-largest-hospital-in-south-gaza/): Israel strike kills teenager and Hamas leader undergoing treatment at the largest hospital in south Gaza n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why Is US Scrambling For Eggs? What’s Behind The Shortage & Soaring Prices | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/why-is-us-scrambling-for-eggs-whats-behind-the-shortage-soaring-prices-explained/): Egg prices have reportedly skyrocketed by 310% since January, climbing from $1.21 per dozen (around Rs 100) to nearly $5 per dozen (Rs 425)
- [Who Is Sirajuddin Haqqani, Mastermind Behind Kabul Indian Embassy Attack, Gifted Reprieve By Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/who-is-sirajuddin-haqqani-mastermind-behind-kabul-indian-embassy-attack-gifted-reprieve-by-trump/): The Trump administration lifted the bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and two other senior Taliban figures, Abdul Aziz Haqqani and Yahya Haqqani.
- [US-Russia talks on Ukraine war: What’s on the table in Saudi Arabia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/us-russia-talks-on-ukraine-war-whats-on-the-table-in-saudi-arabia/): Russia and the US hold talks in the Saudi capital aimed at making progress towards peace in Ukraine.
- [Canada election 2025: What you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/canada-election-2025-what-you-need-to-know/): Canadians will vote in parliamentary elections on April 28 amid anxiety over Donald Trump’s tariffs, annexation threats.
- [Mapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/mapping-the-human-toll-of-the-conflict-in-dr-congo/): Ongoing violence and instability, including fighting by M23 rebels, has forced millions of people to flee their homes.
- [UK’s National Grid Slams Heathrow, Says Airport Had ‘Enough Power’ To Stay Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/uks-national-grid-slams-heathrow-says-airport-had-enough-power-to-stay-open/): A fire at an electrical substation caused a shutdown at Heathrow Airport, affecting 1,350 flights. National Grid confirmed enough power from other substations. A six-week investigation is ordered.
- [Jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Named Opposition’s 2028 Presidential Candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/jailed-istanbul-mayor-imamoglu-named-oppositions-2028-presidential-candidate/): Turkish opposition party CHP officially nominated jailed Imamoglu to go head-to-head against Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- [Why Mahrang Baloch’s Detention In Pakistan Is An Attempt To Curb Baloch Voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/why-mahrang-balochs-detention-in-pakistan-is-an-attempt-to-curb-baloch-voices/): According to Indian intelligence sources, the abduction and killing of activists are known tactics of the Pakistan army, often targeting Baloch individuals fighting for their land
- [Selfies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/selfies/): Reema Mahmoud, a displaced woman in Gaza, shares her struggles during the war through a letter in a bottle in which she
- [Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/buddhisms-holiest-site-erupts-in-protests-over-hindu-control-of-shrine/): Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
- [Detained Columbia activist Khalil’s wife slams Hamas supporter claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/detained-columbia-activist-khalils-wife-slams-hamas-supporter-claims/): The wife of detained Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil has spoken out against claims that he supports Hamas.
- [Lebanon-Syria border clashes reflect new realities on the ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/lebanon-syria-border-clashes-reflect-new-realities-on-the-ground/): Clashes along the Lebanon-Syria border drew armies, threaten Damascus and Beirut’s state-building projects.
- [Venezuela resumes accepting people deported from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/venezuela-resumes-accepting-people-deported-from-us/): Plane carrying 199 deportees lands as Caracas agrees to work around US crack down on foreign nationals.
- [Who Is Vanessa Trump? Tiger Woods' New Girlfriend With A Connection To Donald Trump's Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/who-is-vanessa-trump-tiger-woods-new-girlfriend-with-a-connection-to-donald-trumps-family/): Tiger Woods shared two pictures with Venessa Trump, finally confirming the dating rumours. In one of the pictures, the duo can be seen posing to the camera and smiling.
- [US fires on Sanaa as campaign against Yemen’s Houthis continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/us-fires-on-sanaa-as-campaign-against-yemens-houthis-continues/): Sanaa residents describe the strike on a western suburb of the Yemeni capital as ‘very violent’.
- [‘Callous’: Are Malian troops and Russian mercenaries attacking civilians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/callous-are-malian-troops-and-russian-mercenaries-attacking-civilians/): Conflict monitors say Wagner fighters have intensified combat and widened their operation areas since 2023.
- [Jailed Imamoglu elected Turkish opposition’s presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/jailed-imamoglu-elected-turkish-oppositions-presidential-candidate/): More than 15 million voted for embattled Istanbul mayor amid huge protests over his arrest.
- [US-Taliban Ties On The Horizon As Washington Weighs Reopening Kabul Embassy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/us-taliban-ties-on-the-horizon-as-washington-weighs-reopening-kabul-embassy-exclusive/): Backchannel discussions have reportedly taken place between the US and the Haqqanis, a faction within the Taliban known for its independent power base in Kabul.
- ['They Want To Radicalise Students In India': Bangladesh Terror Outfits Pressure Govt To Revoke Ban | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/they-want-to-radicalise-students-in-india-bangladesh-terror-outfits-pressure-govt-to-revoke-ban-exclusive/): Terrorist groups are attempting to manipulate students in various educational institutions to further their objectives. A senior officer told News18, “They want the ban on them lifted and they want to implement the same operational model in India.”
- ["Highly Aggressive" Greenland Fumes Ahead Of US Second Lady Usha Vance's Visit Amid Trump Takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/highly-aggressive-greenland-fumes-ahead-of-us-second-lady-usha-vances-visit-amid-trump-takeover/): Greenland’s Prime Minister called an upcoming visit by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance, “highly aggressive.” Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week to watch the island’s national dogsled race and “celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity,” according to a statement from the White House. National security adviser Mike Waltz is also expected to […]
- [NASA Unveils 'Door to Hell': Scientists Discover Massive Black Hole In Nearby Galaxy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/nasa-unveils-door-to-hell-scientists-discover-massive-black-hole-in-nearby-galaxy/): NASA confirmed a supermassive black hole in galaxy M87, 2.6 billion times the Sun’s mass. Hubble captured its immense gravitational force and dramatic plasma jet.
- ['People Feel Extremely Betrayed': Trump's Deportation Push Spares No One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/people-feel-extremely-betrayed-trumps-deportation-push-spares-no-one/): US President Donald Trump’s hunt for migrants to expel from the country is sparing no one, but they are also targeting his voters and naturalised American citizens.
- [Protesters rally in Turkiye as Imamoglu jailed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/protesters-rally-in-turkiye-as-imamoglu-jailed/): Hundreds of thousands protesting across Turkiye were met by police deploying water cannon and tear gas.
- [Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Vanessa Trump on social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/tiger-woods-confirms-relationship-with-vanessa-trump-on-social-media/): The 15-time major golf winner announced on his X account that he was dating Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law.
- [Putin wants US ‘recognition’ of Russian gains in Ukraine: Historian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/putin-wants-us-recognition-of-russian-gains-in-ukraine-historian/): Russian-British historian Sergey Radchenko talks to Al Jazeera about Moscow’s desire for status on the world stage.
- [Tamim Iqbal suffers heart attack during DPL match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/tamim-iqbal-suffers-heart-attack-during-dpl-match/): The high-profile former international cricketer and TV commentator suffered the attack during a DPL match.
- [Pakistan Charges Baloch Activist With Terrorism, Amnesty Demands Release For 'Unlawful' Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/pakistan-charges-baloch-activist-with-terrorism-amnesty-demands-release-for-unlawful-detention/): Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch is currently held in Quetta District Jail with 150 others following the brutal crackdown on Baloch leaders at their protest camp
- [US ‘Hits Houthi Missile Supply Site’ In Yemen, Boasts of Attacking Rebels’ HQ, Over-The-Water Drone…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/us-hits-houthi-missile-supply-site-in-yemen-boasts-of-attacking-rebels-hq-over-the-water-drone/): At least four people were reported killed and two wounded in US airstrikes in the cities of Sanaa and Saada in Yemen, as per regional media reports. According to a report by Al-Araby al-Jadeed, one of the attacks targeted a military supply site west of the Yemeni capital of Sanaa dominated by the Houthi rebels.Meanwhile, […]
- [Sidi Shayban’s Ramadan iftars challenge Israeli restrictions in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/sidi-shaybans-ramadan-iftars-challenge-israeli-restrictions-in-west-bank/): From displaced Gaza families to the poor, a Palestinian initiative ensures no one is excluded from meals and compassion.
- [Mexico beat Panama on Jimenez penalty, win CONCACAF Nations League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/mexico-beat-panama-on-jimenez-penalty-win-concacaf-nations-league/): Raul Jimenez’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty against Panama clinches Mexico’s maiden Nations League crown.
- [Israel attacks southern Gaza’s largest hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israel-attacks-southern-gazas-largest-hospital/): The attack on the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis reportedly killed two and injured several others.
- ['Truly The Worst': Trump Asks Colorado's 'Radical Left Governor' To Take Down His Portrait, Slams Artist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/truly-the-worst-trump-asks-colorados-radical-left-governor-to-take-down-his-portrait-slams-artist/): Donald Trump expressed displeasure on his official portrait in the Colorado State Capitol as “purposefully distorted” and demanded its removal. He compared it unfavorably to Barack Obama’s portrait.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,124](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1124/): These are the key developments on day 1,124 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israel Bombs Gaza Hospital With 'Precise Munitions', Kills 'Key' Hamas Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israel-bombs-gaza-hospital-with-precise-munitions-kills-key-hamas-leader/): An Israeli air strike killed Hamas political bureau member Ismail Barhoum at Nasser Hospital. The strike targeted Barhoum, who was critically injured from a previous attack. Many others were injured.
- [All Eyes On US-Russia Talks In Saudi After 'Productive' Discussions With Ukraine On Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/all-eyes-on-us-russia-talks-in-saudi-after-productive-discussions-with-ukraine-on-ceasefire/): Both sides have proposed different plans for temporary ceasefires in the Ukraine war, but cross-border attacks have continued unabated. US and Ukrainian officials concluded talks on Sunday night.
- [South Korean court reinstates impeached prime minister as acting president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/south-korean-court-reinstates-impeached-prime-minister-as-acting-president/): Judges overturn impeachment of Han Duck-soo in latest twist in saga set off by Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law decree.
- ['Walked Naked, Discussed Erections': Anti-Ageing Millionaire Bryan Johnson Accused Of Bizarre Workplace Behaviour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/walked-naked-discussed-erections-anti-ageing-millionaire-bryan-johnson-accused-of-bizarre-workplace-behaviour/): Johnson, 54, reportedly pressured employees to sign confidentiality agreements to not discuss his workplace behaviour, such as walking around with little clothing and discussing erections.
- [Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills Hamas leader, teen, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/israeli-strike-on-gaza-hospital-kills-hamas-leader-teen-officials-say/): Hamas’s Ismail Barhoum and 16-year-old boy killed in attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, according to authorities.
- [South Korea Court Reinstates Han Duck-soo As Acting President, Dismisses Impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/south-korea-court-reinstates-han-duck-soo-as-acting-president-dismisses-impeachment/): South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president.
- [Trump Voter Says 'No Regrets' Over His Choice Despite Immigrant Wife's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/24/trump-voter-says-no-regrets-over-his-choice-despite-immigrant-wifes-arrest/): Bradley Bartell’s wife, Camila Munoz, is a Peruvian citizen whose work-study visa had expired. She was in the process of obtaining a green card when immigration agents arrested her.
- [Portugal defeat Denmark in extra-time to reach Nations League semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/portugal-defeat-denmark-in-extra-time-to-reach-nations-league-semifinals/): Portugal overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit to beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time, setting up a semifinal with Germany.
- [Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/analysis-israelis-protest-as-netanyahu-focuses-on-securing-political-power/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue.
- [Could Israeli violence ignite a wider conflict in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/could-israeli-violence-ignite-a-wider-conflict-in-the-middle-east/): Gaza and Lebanon are under attack while the US bombs Yemen.
- [Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/israeli-cabinet-casts-no-confidence-vote-against-attorney-general/): Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.
- [Pope Francis Leaves Hospital, Returns To Vatican After Serious Respiratory Infection Battle | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-returns-to-vatican-after-serious-respiratory-infection-battle-n18g/): A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after a five-week hospitalization for life-threatening double pneumonia, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls Snap Election Amid Rising Liberal Party Momentum | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/canadas-prime-minister-mark-carney-calls-snap-election-amid-rising-liberal-party-momentum-n18g/): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap federal election, seeking to capitalize on momentum that has his Liberals resurgent. The campaign is likely to come down to one question: Who can best handle President Donald Trump and the threat he poses to Canada? n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Detained Columbia activist Khalil’s wife slams claims he is Hamas supporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/detained-columbia-activist-khalils-wife-slams-claims-he-is-hamas-supporter/): Noor Abdalla calls Trump administration allegations that Mahmoud Khalil supports Hamas ‘ridiculous’ and ‘disgusting’.
- [US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/us-wants-to-negotiate-with-iran-on-nuclear-programme-us-envoy/): Tehran accuses US of bullying tactics as nuclear deal uncertainty deepens under Trump’s renewed pressure campaign.
- [Canada’s PM Carney triggers snap election, vote set for April 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/canadas-pm-carney-triggers-snap-election-vote-set-for-april-28/): Liberal leader Mark Carney is sending Canadians to the polls amid concerns over Canada’s ties to US under Donald Trump.
- [Pope Francis Returns to Vatican, Makes First Public Appearance After Battling Pneumonia for Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/pope-francis-returns-to-vatican-makes-first-public-appearance-after-battling-pneumonia-for-weeks/): Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.The 88-year-old Catholic leader waved to a crowd outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital from a balcony, the first time he has been seen in public since he was admitted […]
- [Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 50,000 As Israel Resumes Attacks Following Collapsed Ceasefire | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/gaza-death-toll-surpasses-50000-as-israel-resumes-attacks-following-collapsed-ceasefire-n18g/): An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a Hamas political leader, Salah al-Bardaweel, on Sunday, the militant group said, as Palestinian officials put the death toll from nearly 18 months of conflict at over 50,000.After two months of relative calm in the war, Gazans have again been fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned […]
- [Ukraine, US Begin Talks In Saudi Arabia To Discuss 'Protecting Energy Facilities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/ukraine-us-begin-talks-in-saudi-arabia-to-discuss-protecting-energy-facilities/): The latest round of talks in Saudi Arabia build on efforts led by US President Donald Trump to secure a speedy end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, now grinding through its fourth year.
- [‘I Feel He Wants Peace’: Trump Envoy On Putin Ahead Of Fresh Ukraine Truce Talks In Saudi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/23/i-feel-he-wants-peace-trump-envoy-on-putin-ahead-of-fresh-ukraine-truce-talks-in-saudi/): Witkoff said that there will be real progress in Saudi Arabia when US envoys meet Ukrainian and Russian counterparts.
- [Track and field to be first Olympic event to require DNA tests to prove sex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/track-and-field-to-be-first-olympic-event-to-require-dna-tests-to-prove-sex/): World Athletics chief say rules will uphold the integrity of women’s sport amid debate over inclusion of trans athletes.
- [Houthis, Hezbollah, Hamas Escalate Attacks As Iran Stretches Israeli Defenses Across Multiple Fronts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/houthis-hezbollah-hamas-escalate-attacks-as-iran-stretches-israeli-defenses-across-multiple-fronts/): The recent escalation of attacks on Israel by Iranian-backed proxies – the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, has placed Israel once again under unprecedented multi-front pressure. These coordinated campaigns highlight the strategy of Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’, which is to stretch Israeli defenses across multiple fronts. Will this lead to […]
- [Trump Orders Major Overhaul Of US Elections, Seeks Mandatory Citizenship Proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-orders-major-overhaul-of-us-elections-seeks-mandatory-citizenship-proof/): According to a 2023 report by the Brennan Center for Justice and other groups, nearly 9% of US citizens of voting age don’t have citizenship proof.
- [Donald Trump Dismisses Uproar Over Leaked Top-Secret Yemen War Plans: ‘Another Question, Please’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/donald-trump-dismisses-uproar-over-leaked-top-secret-yemen-war-plans-another-question-please/): Donald Trump denied any classified information was shared and defended a top aide over the breach. The US President said that he would “look into” the use of the Signal app.
- [Wildfires Ravage South Korea's Southern Regions, 16 Dead, 19 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/wildfires-ravage-south-koreas-southern-regions-16-dead-19-injured/): South Korean officials said that firefighters had extinguished most of the flames from the largest wildfires in those areas.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1126/): These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Brazilian Supreme Court considers trial for Bolsonaro over coup allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/brazilian-supreme-court-considers-trial-for-bolsonaro-over-coup-allegations/): Top prosecutor argues Bolsonaro oversaw a criminal effort to remain in office despite his loss in the 2022 elections.
- [‘Sloppy’: Trump downplays shock over leaked Signal chat about Houthi attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/sloppy-trump-downplays-shock-over-leaked-signal-chat-about-houthi-attack/): Democrats have called the high-level discussions on the messaging app Signal ‘obviously reckless, obviously dangerous’.
- [Palestine keep hopes of first World Cup alive with dramatic Iraq turnaround](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/palestine-keep-hopes-of-first-world-cup-alive-with-dramatic-iraq-turnaround/): Palestine score twice in the final minutes of their Group C qualifier for a historic 2-1 win against Iraq in Jordan.
- [24 hours of Israeli atrocities in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/24-hours-of-israeli-atrocities-in-gaza/): A hospital bombed, civilians targeted, journalists killed. These are 24 hours’ worth of Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
- [Dozens killed in strike on market in Sudan’s North Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/dozens-killed-in-strike-on-market-in-sudans-north-darfur/): Local rights groups accuse military of carrying out attack as army spokesperson says civilians not targeted.
- [Will Benjamin Netanyahu accept a new ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/will-benjamin-netanyahu-accept-a-new-ceasefire/): Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-judge-sets-boeing-737-max-fraud-trial-for-june-23/): In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
- [US consumer confidence plunges to four-year low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-consumer-confidence-plunges-to-four-year-low/): Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market also fell over worries about tariffs, prices.
- [The Palestinian activists who refuse to leave despite Israeli violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/the-palestinian-activists-who-refuse-to-leave-despite-israeli-violence/): These three Palestinian activists refuse to leave their homes despite Israeli violence.
- [At least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/at-least-six-people-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-southern-syria/): The violence in the border area marks increased friction between Israel and Syria.
- [‘On a journey’: Family mourns Hossam Shabat, journalist killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/on-a-journey-family-mourns-hossam-shabat-journalist-killed-by-israel/): Hossam Shabat’s mother mourns her son’s death, calling him a hero who gave his life to reveal Gaza’s horror.
- [Colorado Capitol Removes Trump's Portrait After He Complained It Was 'Purposefully Distorted'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/colorado-capitol-removes-trumps-portrait-after-he-complained-it-was-purposefully-distorted/): In his post on social media on Sunday, Trump had said he would prefer no picture at all over the one at the Colorado Capitol
- [US NSA Michael Waltz Likely To Visit India In April To Unveil 'TRUST' Initiatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-nsa-michael-waltz-likely-to-visit-india-in-april-to-unveil-trust-initiatives/): Waltz, known to be a votary of strong India-US ties, may visit India between April 21 to 23, they said, adding both sides are in the process of finalising the dates.
- [Russia Ties A Black Sea Truce To Lifting Of Some Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/russia-ties-a-black-sea-truce-to-lifting-of-some-sanctions/): The White House had said earlier that Russia and Ukraine had both agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea, following separate talks with the two sides in Saudi Arabia.
- [Trump Nominates Republican Attorney, Accused Of Mishandling Funds, To Lead HHS Inspector General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/trump-nominates-republican-attorney-accused-of-mishandling-funds-to-lead-hhs-inspector-general/): Thomas March Bell will oversee fraud, waste and abuse audits of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which spend more than $1 trillion annually
- [Trump Backs Mike Waltz Amid Fallout From Signal Group Chat Story | English News | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/trump-backs-mike-waltz-amid-fallout-from-signal-group-chat-story-english-news-news18-n18g/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump still has confidence in National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after he apparently mistakenly included The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg in a chat among top national security officials about a military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Attach Great Importance To Case': Belgian Govt To News18 Amid Reports That Mehul Choksi Is Living There](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/attach-great-importance-to-case-belgian-govt-to-news18-amid-reports-that-mehul-choksi-is-living-there/): Belgium’s ministry of foreign affairs has responded to News18’s query on whether Mehul Choksi has obtained temporary citizenship of that country using forged documents and that the Indian government has sought his swift extradition
- [John Ratcliffe Faces Epic Grilling Over Leaked War Plans In Senate Intel Committee | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/john-ratcliffe-faces-epic-grilling-over-leaked-war-plans-in-senate-intel-committee-n18g/): Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe faced a grilling from Democrats at a Senate Intelligence Committee oversight hearing this morning about The Atlantic’s report that its editor-in-chief was accidentally included in a group chat about U.S. military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Gabbard and Ratcliffe were in the group […]
- [US issues demands to new Syrian government in exchange for sanctions relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-issues-demands-to-new-syrian-government-in-exchange-for-sanctions-relief/): Reuters has reported the US called for the destruction of chemical weapons and a ban on foreign fighters in top roles.
- [Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released from detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/oscar-winning-palestinian-director-hamdan-ballal-released-from-detention/): Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, had been detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
- [Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/indonesia-beat-bahrain-in-crucial-world-cup-qualifier/): Indonesia move clear in fourth spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia with 1-0 win against Bahrain.
- ['Delays Were Excruciatingly Painful': Expat In UK Shares Frustrating NHS Ordeal, Flies To India For Surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/delays-were-excruciatingly-painful-expat-in-uk-shares-frustrating-nhs-ordeal-flies-to-india-for-surgery/): Mangal described how he suffered a severe hand injury when a glass shattered, causing a deep cut that damaged a nerve and left his tendon 90% torn
- [‘Attempts To Mislead People’: Muhammed Yunus Dismisses Bangladesh Coup Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/attempts-to-mislead-people-muhammed-yunus-dismisses-bangladesh-coup-rumours/): Muhammed Yunus, who was appointed on August 8, 2024, following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, faces rising tensions within the political and military establishment.
- [A timeline of Israel’s weaponisation of aid to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/a-timeline-of-israels-weaponisation-of-aid-to-gaza/): Israel is again starving Palestinians in Gaza as its renewed bombardment kills hundreds, many of them children.
- [Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea strikes, US says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-halt-black-sea-strikes-us-says/): Ukraine defence minister says Kyiv will view movement of Russian military vessels beyond eastern Black Sea as violation.
- [Renewed fighting in DR Congo as regional powers step up ceasefire efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/renewed-fighting-in-dr-congo-as-regional-powers-step-up-ceasefire-efforts/): Rwanda-backed M23 rebels battle pro-government fighters in North Kivu and South Kivu province after truce talks.
- [Anger Over Jailing Mayor Imamgoglu Or Erdogan's 'Authoritarianism'? Why Turkey Descended Into Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/anger-over-jailing-mayor-imamgoglu-or-erdogans-authoritarianism-why-turkey-descended-into-chaos/): Turkey is witnessing its worst street unrest in more than a decade. The catalyst appears to be the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s mayor and a potential opposition candidate in the upcoming Turkish presidential election. But some protesters say this is bigger than Imamoglu. Many voters are angry about persistently high inflation, the state of […]
- [India, China Hold Diplomatic Talks In Beijing, Discuss Cross-border Cooperation, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/india-china-hold-diplomatic-talks-in-beijing-discuss-cross-border-cooperation-kailash-mansarovar-yatra/): The MEA said peace and tranquillity on the border are critical for the smooth development of overall bilateral relations
- [US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Avoid Military Strikes On Vessels In Black Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-says-russia-ukraine-agree-to-avoid-military-strikes-on-vessels-in-black-sea/): Russia and Ukraine agreed to avoid military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea and ensure safe navigation, the White House announced after talks in Saudi Arabia.
- [Hidden World? New Discovery Suggests Pyramids In Egypt's Giza Defy Physics And Link To Galaxies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/hidden-world-new-discovery-suggests-pyramids-in-egypts-giza-defy-physics-and-link-to-galaxies/): The scientists for the first time spoke to the press and said that what they found beneath the pyramids can only be a true underground city.
- [Can reconstruction ever begin in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/can-reconstruction-ever-begin-in-gaza/): Israel has resumed airstrikes on Gaza. Is rebuilding even possible? This week, we ask UN expert Paula Gaviria.
- [French actor Depardieu admits grabbing woman, denies sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/french-actor-depardieu-admits-grabbing-woman-denies-sexual-assault/): French actor Gerard Depardieu says he grabbed by the hips a woman who has accused him of sexual abuse.
- ['Only Glitch In Two Months': Donald Trump Dismisses Security Concerns Over Yemen Chat Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/only-glitch-in-two-months-donald-trump-dismisses-security-concerns-over-yemen-chat-leak/): President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X that “no ‘war plans’ were discussed” and “no classified material was sent to the thread”
- [Turkish Police Use Pepper Spray As Protesters Hit Istanbul Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/turkish-police-use-pepper-spray-as-protesters-hit-istanbul-streets/): Turkish police used force as anti-government protests entered the sixth day on March 25 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Deeply Devil, Dishonest’: Netizens Fume Over Race-Swapping Of Netflix Hit ‘Adolescence’ Main Character](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/deeply-devil-dishonest-netizens-fume-over-race-swapping-of-netflix-hit-adolescence-main-character/): Netflix’s series Adolescence faces backlash for casting a white actor as the main character, despite the story being based on Black man Hassan Sentamu. Critics call it dishonest and misleading.
- ['Don't Panic, Not A UFO': Blue Spiral Seen In European Skies Likely From SpaceX Rocket | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/dont-panic-not-a-ufo-blue-spiral-seen-in-european-skies-likely-from-spacex-rocket-video/): The UK’s Met Office said it received many reports of an “illuminated swirl” in the British sky likely caused by a Falcon 9 rocket that had earlier launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida
- [Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 3: Aleppo and the Silk Road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/flavours-of-the-arab-golden-age-ep-3-aleppo-and-the-silk-road/): Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz learn about Silk Road merchants who brought exotic spices to Europe and the Arab world.
- [Trends, trash and truth: Fast fashion phenomena](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/trends-trash-and-truth-fast-fashion-phenomena/): Fast fashion fuels trends at low prices, but at what cost?
- [Why Is Japan Dissolving The Unification Church Linked To Shinzo Abe's Assassination?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/why-is-japan-dissolving-the-unification-church-linked-to-shinzo-abes-assassination/): The church was founded in Seoul in 1954, a year after the end of the Korean War, by the late Rev Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah who preached new interpretations of the Bible
- [IDF Chief Rejects 'Orders Via Media', Hamas Shows Hostages, Settlers Attack Oscar-Winning Filmmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/idf-chief-rejects-orders-via-media-hamas-shows-hostages-settlers-attack-oscar-winning-filmmaker/): Less than three weeks in the role, new IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, clashed with Defense Minister Israel Katz on March 23. The clash occurred over the investigation of a senior reserves officer for alleged “severe” security violations. Katz said he sought to meet with Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon after he […]
- [What Musk and Trump describe is not the South Africa I know and love](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/what-musk-and-trump-describe-is-not-the-south-africa-i-know-and-love/): I feel compelled to speak out when Musk labels efforts to undo the legacy of segregation as ‘racism’.
- [Children among dozens killed as Israel pounds Gaza from north to south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/children-among-dozens-killed-as-israel-pounds-gaza-from-north-to-south/): Health officials say 62 people killed in a day as tens of thousands face forced displacement under latest Israeli order.
- [Video: Co-director of No Other Land attacked by Israeli settlers & detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/video-co-director-of-no-other-land-attacked-by-israeli-settlers-detained/): Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, has been arrested by Israeli forces.
- [Canada warns of election threats from China, Russia, India and Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/canada-warns-of-election-threats-from-china-russia-india-and-pakistan/): Beijing is ‘highly likely’ to attempt to use AI to meddle in April vote, suggests Canadian intelligence agency.
- [Germany launches trial of former Baader-Meinhof gang member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/germany-launches-trial-of-former-baader-meinhof-gang-member/): Daniela Klette, found living quietly in Berlin last year, had evaded authorities for more than 30 years.
- [Senior US officials accidentally text Yemen attack plans to journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/senior-us-officials-accidentally-text-yemen-attack-plans-to-journalist/): Trump officials have been accused of breaching national security, after Yemen attack plans were texted to a journalist.
- [Who Is Alina Habba, Trump Loyalist Tapped To Become Interim Attorney Of New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/who-is-alina-habba-trump-loyalist-tapped-to-become-interim-attorney-of-new-jersey/): US President Donald Trump appointed his longtime attorney, Alina Habba, as interim Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Habba has represented Trump in several legal battles.
- [French Actor Gerard Depardieu Admits To Grabbing Woman's Hips In Court, Denies Assault Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/french-actor-gerard-depardieu-admits-to-grabbing-womans-hips-in-court-denies-assault-charges/): A towering figure of French cinema, Depardieu, now aged 76, has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years
- [What is Betar US, the group pushing to deport pro-Palestinian students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/what-is-betar-us-the-group-pushing-to-deport-pro-palestinian-students/): The far-right Zionist group is one of many supporting calls by Trump to deport pro-Palestine students from the US.
- [‘Take It Down’: Trump Wants ‘Distorted’ Portrait Of Himself Removed From Colorado State Capitol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/take-it-down-trump-wants-distorted-portrait-of-himself-removed-from-colorado-state-capitol/): Donald Trump said the oil painting was ‘purposefully distorted’ and also called Jared Polis a “radical left governor”.
- [‘Mike Waltz Is A F***** Idiot’: Trump Could Force Out His NSA Over Yemen Airstrikes Chat Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/mike-waltz-is-a-f-idiot-trump-could-force-out-his-nsa-over-yemen-airstrikes-chat-leak/): A White House staffer called US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz “a fucking idiot” after The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg received war plans for Yemen in a Signal group chat. Trump stands by Waltz.
- [Houthis ‘Avenge’ Trump’s Yemen ‘Massacre’, Bomb US Warships, ‘Hit’ Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/houthis-avenge-trumps-yemen-massacre-bomb-us-warships-hit-israels-ben-gurion-airport/): Israel’s military said Monday (March 24) it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in central parts of the country, including Tel Aviv.It is the sixth time the military says it has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza last Tuesday (March 18), shattering a […]
- [UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/un-agency-calls-for-urgent-aid-as-conflict-drives-refugees-from-dr-congo/): Violence in DR Congo has sent thousands of people fleeing into neighbouring countries.
- [Sepp Blatter, Michele Platini cleared by Swiss court in corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/sepp-blatter-michele-platini-cleared-by-swiss-court-in-corruption-case/): Former FIFA boss Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Platini acquitted again on appeal in case that began in 2015.
- ["It Can't Be Real" Atlantic Editor Jeffrey Goldberg Was Added To Team Trump's Yemen War Plans Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/it-cant-be-real-atlantic-editor-jeffrey-goldberg-was-added-to-team-trumps-yemen-war-plans-group/): Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief at The Atlantic, spoke to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on being mistakenly included with top members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in a group chat discussing detailed operational plans and other likely highly classified information about US military strikes on Yemen.00:00 Introduction00:18 Jeffrey Goldberg reveals how he was added to the Yemen war […]
- [Hegseth Slams Journalist For  ‘Peddling Hoaxes’ After Secret Yemen War Plans ‘Shared’ On Signal App](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/hegseth-slams-journalist-for-peddling-hoaxes-after-secret-yemen-war-plans-shared-on-signal-app/): Hamas on March 24 released a video showing two Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attack n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Content Of Talks Definitely Won’t Be Made Public’: Russia After Meeting US Officials In Saudi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/content-of-talks-definitely-wont-be-made-public-russia-after-meeting-us-officials-in-saudi/): The Kremlin said that it cannot specify the dates for next talks with the US on Ukraine truce.
- [Trump Says He Knows ‘Nothing’ About His Officials Texting Yemen War Plans To Journalist Goldberg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/trump-says-he-knows-nothing-about-his-officials-texting-yemen-war-plans-to-journalist-goldberg/): The US president on March 24 said he knows “nothing” about the alleged “leak” of Yemen war plans in a chat group Donald Trump’s statement came after The Atlantic’s editor wrote that he was inadvertently added to a classified group chat n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Elderly Woman With Dementia Killed At Home By Her Daughter's Pack Of Over 50 Dogs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/elderly-woman-with-dementia-killed-at-home-by-her-daughters-pack-of-over-50-dogs/): Jessica Hoff was arrested after her dogs killed her 76-year-old mother in Colorado. Police found 54 dogs in poor health and unsanitary conditions
- [I am a Holocaust survivor. UK police interviewed me for protesting genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/i-am-a-holocaust-survivor-uk-police-interviewed-me-for-protesting-genocide/): It’s vital for all of us in Britain to speak out now against our own government’s complicity in Israel’s genocide.
- [US Condemns Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh Under Yunus Government | Bangladesh Violence |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-condemns-attacks-on-minorities-in-bangladesh-under-yunus-government-bangladesh-violence-news18/): The United States on Wednesday has condemned any instance of violence against minority communities in Bangladesh, backing the measures taken by the interim government to ensure safety. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch To Visit India From Today | Trump Tariff Deadline | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-trade-representative-brendan-lynch-to-visit-india-from-today-trump-tariff-deadline-news18/): With just over a week left before US President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs come into force, a senior US trade official is set to visit India to discuss bilateral relations. Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch will lead a delegation to India from March 25-29, according to a […]
- [‘Knew 2 Hours Before First Bombs…’ Trump Officials 'Accidentally' Sent Yemen War Plans To Journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/knew-2-hours-before-first-bombs-trump-officials-accidentally-sent-yemen-war-plans-to-journalist/): The accidental leak of sensitive military information to The Atlantic magazine allegedly by senior members of United States President Donald Trump’s administration has provoked a flurry of reactions across Washington, DC. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in an article published on March 24 that he was inadvertently added to a group chat […]
- [‘Got To Be Kidding…’ US ‘Stunned’ At ‘Leak’ of Yemen War Plans By Team Trump | Atlantic | Goldberg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/got-to-be-kidding-us-stunned-at-leak-of-yemen-war-plans-by-team-trump-atlantic-goldberg/): A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen’s Huthi rebels, the White House confirmed Monday (March 24).President Donald Trump announced the strikes on March 15, but in a shocking security breach, The Atlantic magazine’s […]
- [Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/are-ethiopia-and-eritrea-hurtling-towards-war/): The two countries’ historically fraught relationship was mended in 2018, but hostilities are flaring again.
- [Yemen war plans: What did Trump aides leak to The Atlantic in Signal chat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/yemen-war-plans-what-did-trump-aides-leak-to-the-atlantic-in-signal-chat/): The Atlantic’s editor said that Pete Hegseth sent operational details of a US attack on the Houthis in a Signal chat.
- [Tamim Iqbal: Bangladesh cricketer recovering at clinic after heart attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/tamim-iqbal-bangladesh-cricketer-recovering-at-clinic-after-heart-attack/): The former ODI captain is in a stable medical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest in a DPL match on Monday.
- [Video: Children among victims of latest Israeli attacks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/video-children-among-victims-of-latest-israeli-attacks-in-gaza/): Children were among at least 23 Palestinians killed in pre-dawn Israeli attacks on residential buildings.
- [Tesla sales plummet in Europe despite EV growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/tesla-sales-plummet-in-europe-despite-ev-growth/): Ageing design, rising competition and controversy around Elon Musk seen driving reversal of Tesla sales.
- [Donald Trump Officials Accidentally Texted A Journalist Top-Secret War Plans | Trump News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/donald-trump-officials-accidentally-texted-a-journalist-top-secret-war-plans-trump-news-n18g/): One day after the revelation that sensitive U.S. military attack plans were discussed and inadvertently leaked to a journalist via a Signal app group chat comprised of the nation’s top defense and intelligence officials, the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a hearing on global threats. The text chain, in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]
- [India Mulls Tariff Cuts On $23 Billion In US Imports To Secure Trade Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/india-mulls-tariff-cuts-on-23-billion-in-us-imports-to-secure-trade-deal-report/): India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the two nations are negotiating, two government sources said, the biggest cut in years, aimed at fending off reciprocal tariffs.
- [South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/south-sudan-on-brink-of-renewed-civil-war-un-warns/): Building tension and violence threatens to unravel the peace deal that halted ethnic conflict in 2018.
- [Could US forces in Europe face a refusal of supply and support?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/could-us-forces-in-europe-face-a-refusal-of-supply-and-support/): US threats to abandon Ukraine and European allies leads to one outburst of anger. Experts say they could lead to more.
- [Japan grants $1.4m to record-breaking death row inmate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/japan-grants-1-4m-to-record-breaking-death-row-inmate/): Japan to award Iwao Hakamada, held wrongfully for 46 years and released last year, largest-ever payout.
- [Gaza death toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/gaza-death-toll/): We compare and contrast Israel’s ambassador to the UK saying, “Israel never targets civilians”, with events on the groun
- [Protesters against Indonesia military law clash with police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/protesters-against-indonesia-military-law-clash-with-police/): There’s been violence between protesters and police in Indonesia at a demonstration against a new military law.
- [Korean American sues Trump admin to stop deportation over campus activism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/korean-american-sues-trump-admin-to-stop-deportation-over-campus-activism/): Yunseo Chung, 21, moved to the US when she was seven and now faces deportation over activism at Columbia University.
- [US Allies Flag Bangladesh’s Move Towards Autocracy, Pin Hopes On India For Stability In South Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-allies-flag-bangladeshs-move-towards-autocracy-pin-hopes-on-india-for-stability-in-south-asia/): A senior official from a major US ally in the Indo-Pacific, speaking anonymously to CNN-News18, mentioned the rise of radical Islamic organisations, such as Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), which was banned in 2009 but recently held a march in Dhaka
- [How India’s $14bn Muslim endowments are being plundered, even by government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/how-indias-14bn-muslim-endowments-are-being-plundered-even-by-government/): Experts say BJP government’s acquisition of land for expansion of Hindu temple in Ujjain city reflects a larger pattern.
- [Who is Jeffrey Goldberg? Journalist Mistakenly Added To Trump Administration's Yemen War Plans Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/who-is-jeffrey-goldberg-journalist-mistakenly-added-to-trump-administrations-yemen-war-plans-group/): Goldberg has received several prestigious awards, including the Overseas Press Club Award, the Daniel Pearl Award, and the National Magazine Award for reporting.
- [US-Ukraine Revenue-Sharing Agreement On Critical Minerals Imminent: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/us-ukraine-revenue-sharing-agreement-on-critical-minerals-imminent-trump/): Trump also told reporters as he met his Cabinet that the United States is talking to Ukraine about the potential for American firms owning Ukrainian power plants.
- [UN to downsize international staff in Gaza due to Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/un-to-downsize-international-staff-in-gaza-due-to-israeli-attacks/): UN secretary-general makes ‘difficult decision’ to withdraw 30 percent of foreign staff from Gaza amid Israeli attacks.
- [China releases five detained staff from US due diligence firm Mintz Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/china-releases-five-detained-staff-from-us-due-diligence-firm-mintz-group/): Company says it is ‘grateful’ to Chinese authorities for releasing local staff after two years in detention.
- [Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal Attacked And Arrested In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/oscar-winning-palestinian-director-hamdan-ballal-attacked-and-arrested-in-west-bank/): Hamdan Ballal Attacked: Hamdan Ballal sustained a bloody head injury, the activists said and was being treated.
- [Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Dies Of Cardiac Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/samsung-electronics-co-ceo-han-jong-hee-dies-of-cardiac-arrest/): Han Jong-Hee died from cardiac arrest while receiving treatment at a hospital during time off, a company spokesperson said, adding that a successor had not yet been decided.
- [China, India May Seek To Meddle In Election: Canada Spy Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/china-india-may-seek-to-meddle-in-election-canada-spy-agency/): Vanessa Lloyd, deputy director of operations at CSIS, told a press conference that hostile state actors were increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to meddle in elections.
- [Airlines Threaten Legal Action Over Heathrow Airport Shutdown Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/airlines-threaten-legal-action-over-heathrow-airport-shutdown-costs/): Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, was forced to close on Friday after a fire at a key electricity substation disrupted power supplies, impacting airport operations.
- [How Republicans and Democrats are reacting to the Yemen war plans leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/how-republicans-and-democrats-are-reacting-to-the-yemen-war-plans-leak/): US Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer says leak is among the ‘most stunning’ intelligence breaches he has seen.
- [Russian journalists among six reported killed in Ukrainian rocket attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/russian-journalists-among-six-reported-killed-in-ukrainian-rocket-attack/): A 14-year-old was also killed in the attack that killed staff from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper and Zvezda TV channel.
- [Coastal warning issued after magnitude 6.7 quake hits off New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/coastal-warning-issued-after-magnitude-6-7-quake-hits-off-new-zealand/): Thousands of people felt the quake in New Zealand with media reporting buildings swaying and items falling from shelves.
- [Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Hits New Zealand's Riverton Coast, No Tsunami Warning Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/magnitude-6-8-earthquake-hits-new-zealands-riverton-coast-no-tsunami-warning-yet/): New Zealand Earthquake: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles).
- ['I Know Nothing': Trump On His Officials Mistakenly Adding Journalist To Yemen War Plans Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/i-know-nothing-trump-on-his-officials-mistakenly-adding-journalist-to-yemen-war-plans-group/): The US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat with top American officials discussing strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, the White House confirmed.
- [Kash Patel Reflects On How Hindu Values Shaped His Leadership Journey: ‘Dharma, Karma And Seva’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/kash-patel-reflects-on-how-hindu-values-shaped-his-leadership-journey-dharma-karma-and-seva/): Kash Patel grew up in a conventional Hindu family and these teachings influenced his outlook and methodology in both his personal and professional life, as per the article. 
- [‘Holding Dialogues With Our Friends’: US On Efforts To Prevent Extremist Attack On Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/25/holding-dialogues-with-our-friends-us-on-efforts-to-prevent-extremist-attack-on-bangladesh/): US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed concerns about a potential extremist attack in Bangladesh, emphasising America’s commitment to diplomatic resolutions and human rights.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,127](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1127/): These are the key developments on day 1,127 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Imported Cars, Promises Zero Tariffs For US Manufacturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trump-slaps-25-tariff-on-imported-cars-promises-zero-tariffs-for-us-manufacturing/): Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and promised no tariffs if cars are made in America.
- [Trump administration arrests Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-administration-arrests-turkish-student-at-tufts-revokes-visa/): A doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation, her lawyer said.
- [“Proof Of Citizenship To Vote” Trump’s New Executive Order Is A Big Election Shakeup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/proof-of-citizenship-to-vote-trumps-new-executive-order-is-a-big-election-shakeup/): President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day. The order says the US has failed “to enforce basic and necessary election protections” and calls on states to […]
- [No rest for Gaza’s dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/no-rest-for-gazas-dead/): Al Jazeera’s investigation unit uncovers unprecedented destruction to cemeteries across Gaza.
- [What’s the fallout of the US security breach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/whats-the-fallout-of-the-us-security-breach/): Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information.
- [23andMe and DNA data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/23andme-and-dna-data/): The DNA testing company, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy. What does it mean for people’s genetic data?
- [Palestinian journalists protest targeting of colleagues in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/palestinian-journalists-protest-targeting-of-colleagues-in-gaza/): Palestinian journalists protested in front of Nasser Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis.
- [Screenshots of Yemen attack group chat contradict US officials’ denials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/screenshots-of-yemen-attack-group-chat-contradict-us-officials-denials/): Screenshots from a Signal group chat show a US official sharing the timing and weapons to be used in a strike on Yemen.
- [OnlyFans Model Missing After 'Sex Party' Found Dumped On Dubai Roadside With Broken Spine, Limbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/onlyfans-model-missing-after-sex-party-found-dumped-on-dubai-roadside-with-broken-spine-limbs/): Online chatter outline concerns that the 20-year-old model may have been a victim of sexual exploitation, while local Russian media outlets reported that her relatives suspect that she could have been made a sex slave and “raped for several days”
- [Istanbul elects Aslan interim mayor amid ongoing protests over Imamoglu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/istanbul-elects-aslan-interim-mayor-amid-ongoing-protests-over-imamoglu/): The city council has chosen a temporary mayor to take over from Ekrem Imamoglu, who was jailed last week.
- [Sudan’s army says it’s taken control of Khartoum as RSF retreat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/sudans-army-says-its-taken-control-of-khartoum-as-rsf-retreat/): Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has arrived in Khartoum and announced that the city “is free”.
- [NATO chief says four US soldiers dead in Lithuania in training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/nato-chief-says-four-us-soldiers-dead-in-lithuania-in-training/): Lithuania’s military said four US soldiers and a tracked vehicle had gone missing on Tuesday afternoon.
- [Donald Trump Could Announce Auto Tariffs Within The Next 24 Hours: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/donald-trump-could-announce-auto-tariffs-within-the-next-24-hours-report/): US President Trump may announce auto tariffs as early as Wednesday to boost the domestic auto industry, potentially impacting major car brands and supply chains.
- [Elon Musk Offers Experts To Probe Yemen Air Strikes Chat Leak: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/elon-musk-offers-experts-to-probe-yemen-air-strikes-chat-leak-white-house/): Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a briefing that the Tesla CEO could be roped in to find out how the journalist was added to the secret group chat.
- [Canadian MP Chandra Arya Barred From Running Under Trudeau's Party Banner Over Alleged India Ties: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/canadian-mp-chandra-arya-barred-from-running-under-trudeaus-party-banner-over-alleged-india-ties-report/): Arya, who visited India last August and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had not informed the government of that trip even though bilateral relations are in a deep freeze
- [‘Anti-Trump Sensationalist’: White House Press Secretary Blasts Journalist Added To War Plans Group Chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/anti-trump-sensationalist-white-house-press-secretary-blasts-journalist-added-to-war-plans-group-chat/): Karoline Leavitt went on to ask another reporter if they trusted Defence Secretary Hegseth or the journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court announces it will try Bolsonaro for coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/brazils-supreme-court-announces-it-will-try-bolsonaro-for-coup-attempt/): The former president has been accused of five crimes including attempting a coup d’etat.
- [Trump Demands Names, Nationalities Of Campus Protesters; Should Indian Students Be Concerned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-demands-names-nationalities-of-campus-protesters-should-indian-students-be-concerned/): This move has sparked concerns that it could be used to deport foreign students amid a crackdown on illegal immigrants as well as student protesters in US colleges and universities
- [‘It Was A Mistake’: In A First, US Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Admits To War Chat Leak Blunder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/it-was-a-mistake-in-a-first-us-spy-chief-tulsi-gabbard-admits-to-war-chat-leak-blunder/): US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard admitted it was a mistake to include The Atlantic’s editor in a Signal chat about sensitive war plans.
- ['We Need It': Donald Trump Stands Firm On Greenland Acquisition Despite Denmark's Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/we-need-it-donald-trump-stands-firm-on-greenland-acquisition-despite-denmarks-protest/): President Trump insists on US control of Greenland for security, despite Danish and Greenlandic opposition. VP Vance’s visit to Pituffik Space Base is limited to avoid tensions.
- [Denmark Welcomes US Limiting Greenland Visit To Military Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/denmark-welcomes-us-limiting-greenland-visit-to-military-base/): Since returning to power in January, Trump has insisted he wants to take over Greenland for national security purposes, refusing to rule out the use of force to do so
- [India And US In 'Very Active' Trade Talks, Says Jaishankar As Trump's Tariff Deadline Approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/india-and-us-in-very-active-trade-talks-says-jaishankar-as-trumps-tariff-deadline-approaches/): Jaishankar declined to pre-judge the immediate outcomes of the trade negotiations but said there is a strong ‘business case’ for a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations
- [How the discovery of a mass grave sparked uproar over the missing in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/how-the-discovery-of-a-mass-grave-sparked-uproar-over-the-missing-in-mexico/): In Jalisco, volunteers found an ‘extermination site’. Now, critics are asking why the government did not find it first.
- [NSA Waltz Takes Responsibility For Yemen Plan Leak In Signal Chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/nsa-waltz-takes-responsibility-for-yemen-plan-leak-in-signal-chat/): US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz takes full responsibility for the leaked Signal chat discussing Yemen strikes. He claims Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added and denies knowing him personally. Waltz is investigating the incident with top technical experts, including Elon Musk, to determine whether it was a deliberate act or a technical error. […]
- [Netanyahu Threatens Gaza Seizure, Hamas Warns Hostages To Return In Coffins If Israel Uses Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/netanyahu-threatens-gaza-seizure-hamas-warns-hostages-to-return-in-coffins-if-israel-uses-force/): Hamas has warned that Israeli hostages could be killed if Israel attempts a forceful rescue or continues air strikes in Gaza. The group claims it is trying to keep captives alive despite Israeli bombardment, but issued a stark threat: “Every time the occupation attempts to retrieve its captives by force, it ends up bringing them […]
- [As Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Nears, India Open to Reducing Duties | English News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-deadline-nears-india-open-to-reducing-duties-english-news-news18/): With the Trump administration preparing to implement reciprocal tariffs starting April 2, India is considering reducing tariffs on over 50% of U.S. imports.According to a report published by news agency Reuters, India may cut tariffs on U.S. goods worth $23 billion as part of the first phase of a trade agreement the two countries are […]
- [India, China Discuss Ways To Move Ties To 'Predictable Path'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/india-china-discuss-ways-to-move-ties-to-predictable-path/): In a meeting in Beijing, the two sides also discussed resumption of dialogue mechanisms in a “step-by-step” manner to utilize them to address each other’s priority areas of interest and concern and move the relations to a “more stable and predictable path”, according to the MEA
- [4 American Soldiers Missing From Training Area Near Lithuania's Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/4-american-soldiers-missing-from-training-area-near-lithuanias-capital/): A statement from U.S. Army Europe and Africa public affairs in Wiesbaden, Germany said the soldiers were conducting scheduled tactical training at the time
- [Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-brokered truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/ukraine-russia-trade-accusations-of-violating-us-brokered-truce/): A day earlier, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 30-day halt to attacks in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure.
- ['Competition Should Not Become Conflict', Says Jaishankar As India, China Make Efforts To Improve Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/competition-should-not-become-conflict-says-jaishankar-as-india-china-make-efforts-to-improve-ties/): The EAM’s remarks came after a fresh edition of talks in Beijing bunder the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
- [‘Bottled Water, Energy Bars, Flashlight’: Did Europe Sound World War Alarm With Survival Kit Mandate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/bottled-water-energy-bars-flashlight-did-europe-sound-world-war-alarm-with-survival-kit-mandate/): EU crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib said that the point of the exercise was to ensure that Covid-19-like hoarding should not happen.
- [UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/un-official-backs-call-for-fifa-action-on-gender-oppression-in-afghanistan/): The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan urges ‘strong stand’ from FIFA for nation’s women to make international return.
- [Russian cargo plane crash lands in Siberia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/russian-cargo-plane-crash-lands-in-siberia/): A Russian cargo plane crash landed at an airstrip in Novy Urengoy, Siberia on Wednesday due to a landing gear failure.
- [Netanyahu accuses Israel’s opposition of fuelling ‘anarchy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/netanyahu-accuses-israels-opposition-of-fuelling-anarchy/): Thousands of Israelis have taken part in antigovernment protests after Netanyahu resumed strikes in Gaza.
- [Houthis "Confront" US Forces in Red Sea "For Hours" as '17 Strikes' Burn Yemen, Drones Target Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/houthis-confront-us-forces-in-red-sea-for-hours-as-17-strikes-burn-yemen-drones-target-israel/): The Houthis on March 26 claimed to have launched attacks on US warships in the Red Sea, including USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier A Houthi spokesperson said the group would continue to confront “American aggression” and would respond to “escalation with escalation”Houthis claimed their missile, drone, and naval units jointly executed a military operation […]
- [News18 Evening Digest: India Slams US Panel’s Religious Freedom Report, Kunal Kamra Row & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/news18-evening-digest-india-slams-us-panels-religious-freedom-report-kunal-kamra-row-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Mohanlal’s Sabarimala Puja For Mammootty’s Health Sparks Row; Kunal Kamra’s ‘Naya Bharat’ Video Could Be Taken Down From YouTube After T-Series’ Legal Move, and more stories
- [Atlantic Releases Entire Signal Chat Showing Hegseth's Detailed Attack Plans Against Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/atlantic-releases-entire-signal-chat-showing-hegseths-detailed-attack-plans-against-houthis/): Goldberg has said he asked the White House if it opposed publication and that the White House responded that it would prefer he did not publish
- [Palestinian Oscar winner feared for his life during Israeli settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/palestinian-oscar-winner-feared-for-his-life-during-israeli-settler-attack/): Hamdan Ballal says he was assaulted by settlers and soldiers outside his home in Susiya in the occupied West Bank.
- [FIFA announces record prize money for winners of upcoming Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/fifa-announces-record-prize-money-for-winners-of-upcoming-club-world-cup/): As part of a recently declared $1bn prize pot, football’s governing body offers largest winner’s cheque for FIFA event.
- [The Atlantic publishes Yemen ‘attack plans shared by Trump aides’ on Signal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/the-atlantic-publishes-yemen-attack-plans-shared-by-trump-aides-on-signal/): Details released by media outlet include the times of US strikes and types of aircraft being used against the Houthis.
- [What Palestinians in Gaza say about Israel’s ‘Migration Directorate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/what-palestinians-in-gaza-say-about-israels-migration-directorate/): Israel plans to establish a government agency to oversee the “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from Gaza.
- ["Entirely Permissible" CIA Boss Ratcliffe Defends Signal Chat As Senators Grill Him On War Plan Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/entirely-permissible-cia-boss-ratcliffe-defends-signal-chat-as-senators-grill-him-on-war-plan-leak/): CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that he was in a group chat about the US military’s plan to bomb Yemen that mistakenly included a journalist, but denied that the situation was a “huge mistake.” Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the use of the encrypted messaging platform Signal, where the chat took place, is […]
- [Who’s winning the global race for critical minerals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/whos-winning-the-global-race-for-critical-minerals/): US President Donald Trump has invoked wartime powers to boost production of critical minerals.
- [Russia convicts captured Ukrainians on ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/russia-convicts-captured-ukrainians-on-terrorism-charges/): Ukrainians, including members of elite Azov Brigade, receive sentences of 13 to 23 years in a trial Kyiv condemns.
- [Wild horses help prevent wildfires in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/wild-horses-help-prevent-wildfires-in-spain/): In the Galicia region, wild horses help protect ecosystems and support biodiversity – but their numbers are declining.
- [Hundreds of Palestinians protest in Gaza against the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/hundreds-of-palestinians-protest-in-gaza-against-the-war/): Hundreds of Palestinians have gathered in northern Gaza to demand an end to Israel’s escalating onslaught.
- [Members of US Congress demand the release of activist Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/members-of-us-congress-demand-the-release-of-activist-mahmoud-khalil/): US Congress members demanded the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested by immigration agents.
- [Was Trump Envoy On Putin’s WiFi While Texting Houthi War Plan? Fiery Senate Hearing Reveals… | Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/was-trump-envoy-on-putins-wifi-while-texting-houthi-war-plan-fiery-senate-hearing-reveals-yemen/): Top US intelligence officials faced heated questions by Democratic senators on Tuesday over the spectacular security breach which saw a journalist included in a chat group discussion about airstrikes in Yemen.The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing was nominally about an annual report on national security threats, but Democrats used the opportunity to hammer officials — two […]
- ['Extract Money From Them…’: Leaked Yemen Chat Hints At Trump Admin's Faltering Ties With Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/extract-money-from-them-leaked-yemen-chat-hints-at-trump-admins-faltering-ties-with-europe/): US Vice President JD Vance said that ‘he hates bailing out Europe’ because the airstrikes if successful could stop attacks on the Red Sea shipping lanes.
- [We owe the Trump admin a debt of gratitude for the Signal group chat leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/we-owe-the-trump-admin-a-debt-of-gratitude-for-the-signal-group-chat-leak/): We should thank, not denounce, Trump’s 18 chatroom ‘dwarfs’ for revealing the depth of their ineptness.
- [Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal: What is it, and will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/russia-ukraine-black-sea-deal-what-is-it-and-will-it-work/): The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first.
- [Ukraine Ready To Observe Ceasefire Against Energy Targets Following US-brokered Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/ukraine-ready-to-observe-ceasefire-against-energy-targets-following-us-brokered-deal/): Ukraine is ready to proceed with a ceasefire prohibiting attacks on energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, in line with a deal that was brokered by the United States during three days of negotiations with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the Saudi capital.
- [Iran Exposes 'Vulnerability' of ‘Missile Megacity' as IRGC Warns US, Israel of "Stronger Iron Fist"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/iran-exposes-vulnerability-of-missile-megacity-as-irgc-warns-us-israel-of-stronger-iron-fist/): Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a “missile megacity” on March 25, showcasing the country’s expanding missile capabilitiesThe Chief of Staff of Iran military and IRGC’s Aerospace Force (IRGC-AF) commander showed some of Iran’s most advanced missiles and rocketsIran released a video showing one of its underground missile tunnel systems, packed with missile engines, […]
- [Trump NSA Mike Waltz Takes 'Full Responsibility' For Yemen Chat Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-nsa-mike-waltz-takes-full-responsibility-for-yemen-chat-leak/): US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said he mistakenly added a journalist to a group chat in which top American officials discussed impending strikes in Yemen
- [Gaza’s stolen childhood: The thousands of children Israel killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/gazas-stolen-childhood-the-thousands-of-children-israel-killed/): A child is killed in Gaza every 45 minutes. That is an average of 30 children killed every day over the past 535 days.
- [Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/sudans-army-retakes-khartoum-airport-from-paramilitary-rsf/): Development follows the recapture of presidential palace last week, in key victory for armed forces.
- [Sudanese army gain “a moral victory” in Sudan’s civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/sudanese-army-gain-a-moral-victory-in-sudans-civil-war/): Dallia Abdelmoniem breaks down Sudan’s war. Two years in, is Sudan at a turning point?
- [Over 140,000 displaced in a week in Gaza amid renewed Israeli attacks: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/over-140000-displaced-in-a-week-in-gaza-amid-renewed-israeli-attacks-un/): At least 39 killed in 24 hours as bombardment continues across the Strip since Israel reneged on ceasefire agreement.
- [Pakistan vs New Zealand: Tim Seifert scores 97 as Kiwis win fifth T20I](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-tim-seifert-scores-97-as-kiwis-win-fifth-t20i/): New Zealand continue dominance on Pakistan’s tour with 129-run win in T20 series finale.
- [Video: No Other Land co-director describes attack and arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/video-no-other-land-co-director-describes-attack-and-arrest/): The Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film No Other Land who was attacked by Israeli settlers spoke out.
- [Trump Appears To Forget Usha Vance's Name As He Talks About Her Greenland Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-appears-to-forget-usha-vances-name-as-he-talks-about-her-greenland-visit-watch/): Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he wants the US to take ownership of Greenland. Watch what Donald Trump said about Usha Vance’s Greenland trip
- [South Korea’s ‘worst ever’ wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/south-koreas-worst-ever-wildfires/): South Korea’s acting president says wildfires in the southeast region are the worst the country has ever seen.
- [Trump signs new executive order to change election rules: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-signs-new-executive-order-to-change-election-rules-what-we-know/): The order says voters must provide proof of US citizenship and only ballots received by Election Day will be counted.
- [Argentina beats Brazil, qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/argentina-beats-brazil-qualifies-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/): The reigning World Cup champions book their place in the 2026 edition, thrashing Brazil 4-1.
- [China Threat, Iran Nukes And Russia’s Satellite Ambitions: What US Intel Report Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/china-threat-iran-nukes-and-russias-satellite-ambitions-what-us-intel-report-said/): US Intel Report: Tulsi Gabbard said, “The IC continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Khamanei has not authorized the nuclear weapons program.”
- [First Past The Post, Ridings And Indian-Origin Votes: Canadian Elections Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/first-past-the-post-ridings-and-indian-origin-votes-canadian-elections-explained/): Canada follows the “First-Past-The-Post” (FPTP) system, where elections determine the composition of the House of Commons.
- [‘Resign Or Face The Reckoning’: Junior Officers Warn Pakistan Army Chief To Step Down | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/resign-or-face-the-reckoning-junior-officers-warn-pakistan-army-chief-to-step-down-exclusive/): Junior officers in the Pakistan Army have issued a scathing letter demanding the immediate resignation of Army Chief General Asim Munir. The officers behind the letter have made it clear: if he does not step aside, they will act.
- [Xi Jinping’s Family Has Assets Worth Over $1 Billion, 65% China Officials Take Bribes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/xi-jinpings-family-has-assets-worth-over-1-billion-65-china-officials-take-bribes-report/): Xi Jinping’s siblings, nieces, and nephews collectively “held assets worth over $1 billion in business investments and real estate”, the report said.
- [‘Kill the Boer’: The anti-apartheid song Musk ties to ‘white genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/kill-the-boer-the-anti-apartheid-song-musk-ties-to-white-genocide/): Musk and Rubio claim it’s a call to kill white South African farmers. Is it?
- [Amid truce talks, why is Ukraine focused on attacking western Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/amid-truce-talks-why-is-ukraine-focused-on-attacking-western-russia/): While the warring sides have agreed to halting some assaults, the conflict is convulsing Russia’s Belgorod.
- [Houthis say 17 air strikes hit Yemen as rebels attack US, Israeli targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/houthis-say-17-air-strikes-hit-yemen-as-rebels-attack-us-israeli-targets/): Attacks on US warships and Israeli military sites come hours after raids reported in Yemen’s Saada and Amran provinces.
- [Israel’s genocide continues, and ‘we remain numbers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/israels-genocide-continues-and-we-remain-numbers/): The world’s indifference to Palestinian suffering allows Israel to destroy us and our homeland with impunity.
- [Istanbul divided as Erdogan rival’s arrest sparks anti-government protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/istanbul-divided-as-erdogan-rivals-arrest-sparks-anti-government-protests/): Al Jazeera speaks to people on both sides of the anger at Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest in Turkiye.
- [South Korea court clears opposition leader in election law violation case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/south-korea-court-clears-opposition-leader-in-election-law-violation-case/): The court ruling removes a barrier that could have prevented Lee Jae-myung from running for president.
- [Donald Trump Administration Pauses Some Green Card Applications ‘To Do More Vetting’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/donald-trump-administration-pauses-some-green-card-applications-to-do-more-vetting/): Green Card Applications Paused: The Department of Homeland Security said that the green card processing pause is needed to comply with executive actions issued by Donald Trump.
- ['Horrified' Europe Slams Team Trump's ‘Freeloader' Slur, Waltz Takes 'Full Responsibility' For Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/horrified-europe-slams-team-trumps-freeloader-slur-waltz-takes-full-responsibility-for-leak/): US President Donald Trump downplayed a growing scandal Tuesday after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen, denying any classified information was shared and defending a top aide over the breach.Trump said he would “look into” the use of the Signal app as he put on a united […]
- [US Approves New Antibiotic 'Blujepa' For Urinary Tract Infections: 'Crucial Milestone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/us-approves-new-antibiotic-blujepa-for-urinary-tract-infections-crucial-milestone/): Blujepa Approved By FDA: US approved the use of the product — called Blujepa — for treatment of so-called uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adult women and girls 12 and older.
- [‘Serious violations’ found in South Korean foreign adoptions programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/serious-violations-found-in-south-korean-foreign-adoptions-programme/): Multiple violations were unearthed by a commission investigating the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.
- [Wildfires kill 19 and displace thousands in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/wildfires-kill-19-and-displace-thousands-in-south-korea/): Days of wildfires have destroyed more than 200 buildings and forced 27,000 people to evacuate.
- [Prince Harry’s ‘Shock’ Resignation From Charity He Set Up In Honour Of Diana: ‘Devastating…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/prince-harrys-shock-resignation-from-charity-he-set-up-in-honour-of-diana-devastating/): Prince Harry Resigns From Charity: Prince Harry said, “Today’s decision is nothing short of devastating for all of us, but we see no other path forward.”
- [US Religious Freedom Panel Recommends Sanctions Against India's RAW: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/us-religious-freedom-panel-recommends-sanctions-against-indias-raw-report/): Since 2023, tensions escalated between India and the US over allegations that India targeted Sikh separatists in the US and Canada.
- [Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/thailand-prime-minister-survives-vote-of-no-confidence/): Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.
- [Anti- Elon Musk Jasmine Crockett Mocks Disabled Texas Governor: ‘Only Thing Hot About Him Is...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/anti-elon-musk-jasmine-crockett-mocks-disabled-texas-governor-only-thing-hot-about-him-is/): Jasmine Crockett mocked disabled Texas Governor Greg Abbott during an event held by the Human Rights Campaign.
- [Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt Might Go To Jail For 10 Years. Reason: A ‘Blasphemous’ Perfume Launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/pakistani-youtuber-rajab-butt-might-go-to-jail-for-10-years-reason-a-blasphemous-perfume-launch/): Rajab Butt 295 Perfume Controversy: The video promoting the perfume, which has now been deleted from Rajab Butt’s social media accounts, quickly drew backlash.
- [US VP Vance’s visit to Greenland is ‘unacceptable pressure’: Danish PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/us-vp-vances-visit-to-greenland-is-unacceptable-pressure-danish-pm/): JD Vance’s visit to Greenland with senior officials comes as US President Trump says he wants to take the territory.
- [Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at F1 Red Bull team: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/yuki-tsunoda-to-replace-liam-lawson-at-f1-red-bull-team-reports/): Media reports claim Tsunoda will be elevated to the Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen at the upcoming Japanese GP.
- [Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/why-are-users-of-23andme-being-urged-to-delete-their-data/): Genetic testing company’s bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.
- [Bucks’ Damian Lillard injured with blood clot in calf, out indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/bucks-damian-lillard-injured-with-blood-clot-in-calf-out-indefinitely/): Milwaukee Bucks’ championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
- [A Plane Crashed On Frozen Alaska Lake. Then, A ‘Miracle’ Saved The Pilot And His 2 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/a-plane-crashed-on-frozen-alaska-lake-then-a-miracle-saved-the-pilot-and-his-2-children/): Alaska Lake Crash: The plane was on a sightseeing tour from Soldotna to Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula during which it was unable to be located.
- [Couple Deported To Colombia After 35 Years In US, Shocked Daughters Seek Support To Rebuild Lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/couple-deported-to-colombia-after-35-years-in-us-shocked-daughters-seek-support-to-rebuild-lives/): A Colombian couple living in the US since 1989 was deported, leaving their daughters devastated. They took to a fund raising website and requested for money for help their parents resettle in Columbia.
- [Warning To Trump And Israel? Iran Flaunts Its Underground 'Missile City' With Ballistic Weapons | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/warning-to-trump-and-israel-iran-flaunts-its-underground-missile-city-with-ballistic-weapons-video/): Iran Underground ‘Missile City’: Kheybar Shekans, Ghadr-Hs, Sejjils, Haj Qassems and the Paveh Land Attack cruise missiles can be seen in the video.
- [US judge blocks deportation of another pro-Palestinian student activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/us-judge-blocks-deportation-of-another-pro-palestinian-student-activist/): Korean American Yunseo Chung, 21, is among several students challenging the Trump administration to remain in the US.
- [Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-proof-of-us-citizenship-to-vote/): Progressive groups denounce move as effort to suppress millions of voters who do not have ready access to government ID.
- [How did Yemen become a humanitarian disaster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/how-did-yemen-become-a-humanitarian-disaster/): A decade of conflict has torn Yemen apart. Now millions face hunger, displacement, and the collapse of basic services.
- [Who Is Yunseo Chung? ‘Permanent Resident’ Columbia Student Facing Deportation In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/who-is-yunseo-chung-permanent-resident-columbia-student-facing-deportation-in-us/): Yunseo Chung Deportation Case: As per the complaint, Yunseo Chung participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus since 2023 and was arrested on March 5.
- [Muhammad Yunus Is Preparing For Elections In Bangladesh, US Says As ‘Coup’ Rumours Swirl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/muhammad-yunus-is-preparing-for-elections-in-bangladesh-us-says-as-coup-rumours-swirl/): Muhammad Yunus is preparing Bangladesh “for elections that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose the path forward for their nation”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
- [At least 18 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/at-least-18-dead-as-unprecedented-wildfires-rage-across-south-korea/): South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.
- [Palestinians Join Largest Anti-Hamas Protests In Gaza Since Israel War Began: ‘We’re Not Silent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/palestinians-join-largest-anti-hamas-protests-in-gaza-since-israel-war-began-were-not-silent/): Anti-Hamas Protests In Gaza: A message shared on social media appeared to call for nine anti-Hamas demonstrations across Gaza.
- [UK Teen To Spend 49 Years In Jail For Murdering Family, Wanted To Kill 31 More People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/26/uk-teen-to-spend-49-years-in-jail-for-murdering-family-wanted-to-kill-31-more-people/): Nicholas Prosper (19), a resident of Newton, England, has been sentenced to 49 years in prison for murdering his family. According to British security agencies, he had read a book titled ‘How to Kill Your Family’ before committing the crime
- [Mbappe, Vinicius among four Real Madrid players being investigated by UEFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/mbappe-vinicius-among-four-real-madrid-players-being-investigated-by-uefa/): European football’s governing body is investigating four Real Madrid players for ‘indecent conduct’ after Atletico game.
- [Colombia and the US agree to collect and share biometric data for migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/colombia-and-the-us-agree-to-collect-and-share-biometric-data-for-migrants/): Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touted the memorandum as a step towards cracking down on undocumented migration.
- [Israel’s parliament passes law to expand coontrol over judge appointments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/israels-parliament-passes-law-to-expand-coontrol-over-judge-appointments/): Israel’s government reshapes judiciary, triggering renewed protests and amplifying concerns over democratic erosion.
- [French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/french-algerian-author-boualem-sansal-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison/): Algeria’s jailing of writer for remarks on border with regional rival Morocco inflames tensions with France.
- ['Less Than a Week...' Iran's Nuke Breakout Time Alarms US, Khamenei Aide Floats Indirect Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/less-than-a-week-irans-nuke-breakout-time-alarms-us-khamenei-aide-floats-indirect-talks/): A senior US commander, Gen. Anthony Cotton, warned that Iran could produce weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear device in under a week, as Tehran’s “breakout time” has significantly shortened. Iran has accelerated its nuclear program, increasing its enriched uranium stockpile and deploying advanced centrifuges. While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, experts caution its […]
- [‘Not Some Extravagant Talk’: Putin Believes Donald Trump Is Serious About Annexing Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/not-some-extravagant-talk-putin-believes-donald-trump-is-serious-about-annexing-greenland/): Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Greenland will be NATO’s springboard for future conflicts.
- [What Caused Prince Harry's 'Devastating' Split From African Charity Set Up In Memory Of Princess Diana?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/what-caused-prince-harrys-devastating-split-from-african-charity-set-up-in-memory-of-princess-diana/): Prince Harry’s surprising resignation from the African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism.
- [Israel Kills Hamas Spokesman Qanou In Airstrike: 'Key Inciter, Spread Psychological Terror'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/israel-kills-hamas-spokesman-qanou-in-airstrike-key-inciter-spread-psychological-terror/): Israel said Abdul Latif al-Qanou used social media “for propaganda purposes” and spread “psychological terror”.
- [Four wounded in Amsterdam stabbing attack, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/four-wounded-in-amsterdam-stabbing-attack-police-say/): One suspect arrested after attack near the central Dam Square in the capital of the Netherlands.
- [‘If They Attack...’: Guyana, Home To Two Lakh Hindus, Gets US Security Boost Amid Venezuelan Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/if-they-attack-guyana-home-to-two-lakh-hindus-gets-us-security-boost-amid-venezuelan-threats/): Without naming Venezuela, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that if they attack Guyana it would not end well.
- ['Putin Seeks To Divide US, Europe': Zelenskyy Asks Washington To Take Tough Stance On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/putin-seeks-to-divide-us-europe-zelenskyy-asks-washington-to-take-tough-stance-on-russia/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said at a Paris summit that Putin aims to divide Europe and America. Kyiv seeks a stronger stance from Washington towards the Kremlin.
- [France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/frances-macron-says-not-all-european-countries-agree-on-force-for-ukraine/): French President Emmanuel Macron says there was no unanimity regarding proposed deployment of troops in Ukraine.
- [Six people dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/six-people-dead-after-tourist-submarine-sinks-off-egypts-coast/): Local authorities say 39 rescued after vessel carrying tourists sunk off Hurghada’s tourist promenade area.
- [Indian-American Student Calls Houston University ‘Hinduphobic’ After Row Over Hinduism Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/indian-american-student-calls-houston-university-hinduphobic-after-row-over-hinduism-course/): Indian-American student Vasant Bhatt claims the University of Houston’s Hinduism course is “Hinduphobic” and distorts India’s political landscape. The university is reviewing his concerns.
- [Macron Proposes Deployment Of 'Reassurance Force' In Ukraine, Not All European Allies On Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/macron-proposes-deployment-of-reassurance-force-in-ukraine-not-all-european-allies-on-board/): Macron emphasised that members of such a “reassurance” UK-France force were not destined to be peacekeepers, deployed on the front line or any kind of substitute for the Ukrainian army.
- [US Couple Who Adopted Black Children To Enslave Them Jailed For 365 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/us-couple-who-adopted-black-children-to-enslave-them-jailed-for-365-years/): Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, a West Virginia couple, were sentenced to 375 years for human trafficking, child neglect, and forced labour of five adopted Black children.
- [Stabbing Attack In Amsterdam, Five Wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/stabbing-attack-in-amsterdam-five-wounded/): The police said that there is no immediate information regarding the condition of those injured and are also unable to find the motive behind the stabbing.
- [PM Modi Speaks To Belgium King Philippe, Discusses Trade And 'Strong' Bilateral Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/pm-modi-speaks-to-belgium-king-philippe-discusses-trade-and-strong-bilateral-relations/): PM Modi’s conversation with King Philippe came amid reports that fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi was living in Belgium with his wife, who is a Belgian citizen.
- [Man Caught Masturbating On Flight By Two Female Passengers, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/man-caught-masturbating-on-flight-by-two-female-passengers-arrested/): Disturbed by the man’s actions, the passenger requested to be moved to a different seat. The crew repeatedly warned the man before he ceased his inappropriate behavior
- [Europe imports more Russian gas, aiding wartime economy, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/europe-imports-more-russian-gas-aiding-wartime-economy-report-finds/): Europe increased its imports of Russian gas last year, says Ember, putting billions into Putin’s Ukraine war chest.
- [Kids Under Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/kids-under-fire/): American doctors who volunteered in Gaza report witnessing disturbing pattern of children shot by the Israeli military.
- [US immigration officials detain Turkish student over pro-Palestine views](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/us-immigration-officials-detain-turkish-student-over-pro-palestine-views/): Video shows masked and plain-clothed US federal agents detaining a Turkish PhD student from Tufts University.
- [South Sudan opposition says vice president’s arrest ends peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/south-sudan-opposition-says-vice-presidents-arrest-ends-peace-deal/): A power-sharing deal between leaders Kiir and Machar unravels, threatening a return to South Sudan’s bloody civil war.
- [Who are the students Trump wants to deport?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/who-are-the-students-trump-wants-to-deport/): Rumeysa Ozturk, Mahmoud Khalil and Badar Khan Suri are among several students targeted by Trump.
- [US Bombs ‘Houthi Military Bases' in Yemen, Deploys B-2 Bombers in Indian Ocean, Trump Mocks Rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/us-bombs-houthi-military-bases-in-yemen-deploys-b-2-bombers-in-indian-ocean-trump-mocks-rebels/): The US carried out multiple airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and surrounding areas, targeting Houthi-controlled locations, including a stone quarry and military sites. Houthi media reported civilian casualties and condemned the attacks as “war crimes.” President Trump stated the Houthis “want peace” due to heavy bombardment and vowed continued US strikes. Meanwhile, the US deployed […]
- [US Health Department To Lay Off 10,000 Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/us-health-department-to-lay-off-10000-employees/): This comes on top of 10,000 employees who’ve left voluntarily, amounting to shrinking by about a quarter of the workforce.
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano launches lava fountains 180 metres high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-launches-lava-fountains-180-metres-high/): Video shows Mount Kilauea, Hawaii’s most active volcano, launching fountains of molten lava up to 180 metres high.
- [Video: New film delves into US college protests over Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/video-new-film-delves-into-us-college-protests-over-gaza-genocide/): A new documentary, ‘The Encampments’ is shedding new light on the US college protests against the Gaza genocide.
- [French FM bats for ‘Franco-Chinese partnership’ during Beijing visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/french-fm-bats-for-franco-chinese-partnership-during-beijing-visit/): France urges multilateralism and deepened ties with China amid trade and security tensions with the US.
- [What’s happened in Sudan’s civil war after new Khartoum battles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/whats-happened-in-sudans-civil-war-after-new-khartoum-battles/): The Sudanese army hopes big wins in the capital can signal a turning point in the conflict with the paramilitary RSF.
- ["Will Hunt You Down" Kristi Noem Warns Criminal Immigrants During Visit To Infamous El Salvador Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/will-hunt-you-down-kristi-noem-warns-criminal-immigrants-during-visit-to-infamous-el-salvador-jail/): US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador’s high-security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), to reinforce the Trump administration’s tough stance on immigration and crime. Her trip comes as the administration faces legal challenges over its use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants accused of gang affiliations. Noem said “President Trump and […]
- [Woman Calls Herself Goddess Venus, Strips Naked And Then Stabs Airport Worker In The Face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/woman-calls-herself-goddess-venus-strips-naked-and-then-stabs-airport-worker-in-the-face/): A woman, described as being manic, stripped naked and assaulted workers on March 14 at the Dallas Forth Worth International Airport.
- ['Denied Visitation Rights, Legal Team Facing Obstacles': Imran Khan's Sister Aleema Khan Speaks With News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/denied-visitation-rights-legal-team-facing-obstacles-imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-speaks-with-news18/): She attributes the situation to Pakistan army chief Syed Asim Munir and criticises the alleged suppression of Imran’s voice, urging for his rights to be respected
- ['Zero Tolerance For Fraud': US Cancels 2,000 Visa Appointments Made By 'Bots' In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/zero-tolerance-for-fraud-us-cancels-2000-visa-appointments-made-by-bots-in-india/): The US embassy in India said it has “zero tolerance” for fraud as well as agents and fixtures that violate scheduling policies. It said it identified the “bad actors” and the action taken was “effective immediately”
- [29 Lakh HIV Deaths Possible By 2030 As Global Funding Shrinks: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/29-lakh-hiv-deaths-possible-by-2030-as-global-funding-shrinks-study/): New research in The Lancet HIV warned that declining international funding could lead to 1.8 crore new HIV infections and 29 lakh deaths by 2030, threatening decades of progress.
- ['Columbia Let Me Down,' Says Indian Student Who Fled US Hopes University Will 'Re-enrol' Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/columbia-let-me-down-says-indian-student-who-fled-us-hopes-university-will-re-enrol-her/): Ranjani Srinivasan expressed uncertainty about whether she would feel safe returning to the US to complete her PhD, even if her visa is reinstated
- [Sudan: At starvation’s edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/sudan-at-starvations-edge/): Life for displaced Sudanese families is precarious.
- [Prosecutors seek 15 years for ex-Spanish football president Villar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/prosecutors-seek-15-years-for-ex-spanish-football-president-villar/): Angel Maria Villar was replaced by Luis Rubiales in 2017 but now faces corruption and embezzlement charges.
- [Full transcript of Trump team’s Yemen attack plan that was shared on Signal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/full-transcript-of-trump-teams-yemen-attack-plan-that-was-shared-on-signal/): US officials accidentally leaked Yemen attack plans in Signal chat shared with The Atlantic editor-in-chief.
- [NATO Search for 4 US Soldiers Missing After Drills Near Lithuania-Belarus Border, Trump Under Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/nato-search-for-4-us-soldiers-missing-after-drills-near-lithuania-belarus-border-trump-under-fire/): The vehicle of four United States soldiers missing in Lithuania was discovered submerged in a body of water on Wednesday (March 26), the US army said, adding that search efforts for the soldiers were ongoing.The soldiers went missing during a military drill on a training ground in the Baltic country’s east.Lithuanian and foreign troops, along […]
- [Man Orders Food in Australia, Shocked When It Reaches Ireland. How It Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/man-orders-food-in-australia-shocked-when-it-reaches-ireland-how-it-happened/): Oisin Lenehan had ordered $65 worth of food in Melbourne, Australia. However, he later saw that the food was being delivered to an address in Dublin, Ireland, where he once spent a night out.
- [Six dead In Tourist Submarine Sinking Off Egypt resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/six-dead-in-tourist-submarine-sinking-off-egypt-resort/): Six tourists died and 19 were injured when a tourist submarine sank off Hurghada, Egypt. Investigations are ongoing. Hurghada is a major tourist destination known for its Red Sea coral reefs.
- [Tsunoda-Lawson: Red Bull Racing swap drivers ahead of F1 Japan GP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/tsunoda-lawson-red-bull-racing-swap-drivers-ahead-of-f1-japan-gp/): Yuki Tsunoda becomes the latest driver elevated to the famous F1 Red Bull team to drive alongside Max Verstappen.
- [Tottenham captain Son sparks South Korea pitch reviews as World Cup bid hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/tottenham-captain-son-sparks-south-korea-pitch-reviews-as-world-cup-bid-hit/): Captain Son Heung-min says poor pitches for home matches have hurt South Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
- [Israeli drone strikes kill four people in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/israeli-drone-strikes-kill-four-people-in-southern-lebanon/): State news agency says four killed in two separate attacks in the south as Israel says it targeted Hezbollah operatives.
- [The American dream is officially over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/the-american-dream-is-officially-over/): All because the rich must always steal from the poor.
- [12,900,000,000 Light Years Away, Can Fit 4 Billion Suns: Supermassive Black Hole Discovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/12900000000-light-years-away-can-fit-4-billion-suns-supermassive-black-hole-discovered/): Scientists discovered a black hole 12.9 billion light years away, from when the universe was 800 million years old. Using ALMA, they observed hot gas around it, aiding in understanding hidden black holes
- [China’s Exploitation Of Afghan Mines Through Criminal Networks Raises Alarm | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/chinas-exploitation-of-afghan-mines-through-criminal-networks-raises-alarm-exclusive/): The agreement, which lacks transparency and international legitimacy, has sparked serious concerns regarding resource theft, ecological degradation, and human rights violations
- [Trump calls Signal chat fallout a ‘witch hunt’ amid calls for probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trump-calls-signal-chat-fallout-a-witch-hunt-amid-calls-for-probe/): Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, Donald Trump focused on air strikes in Yemen rather than Signal chat leaks.
- [Israeli air attack targets charity kitchen in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/israeli-air-attack-targets-charity-kitchen-in-gaza/): An Israeli attack in central Gaza hit Palestinians who were waiting at a charity kitchen for a meal.
- [Why is Pakistan’s new canal project sparking water shortage fears?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/why-is-pakistans-new-canal-project-sparking-water-shortage-fears/): Protesters fear than a plan to modernise agriculture could leave the lower riparian province of Sindh without water.
- ['It's Our Turn': Russia's Lavrov Says Putin Will Be In India Soon, First Time Since Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/its-our-turn-russias-lavrov-says-putin-will-be-in-india-soon-first-time-since-ukraine-war/): “President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit from the Indian head of government,” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
- [Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez’s Lavish Wedding Plans: $500 Million Mega Yacht, Venice’s Best Hotels And More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchezs-lavish-wedding-plans-500-million-mega-yacht-venices-best-hotels-and-more/): Jeff Bezos- Lauren Sanchez Wedding: The couple is reportedly getting married on the biggest masted yacht ever built, Koru, which costs for $500 million.
- [Does Saudi Arabia 'Fake' Moon-Sighting? Should Indians Follow Middle East's Eid Traditions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/does-saudi-arabia-fake-moon-sighting-should-indians-follow-middle-easts-eid-traditions/): For years, Saudi Arabia – home to Islam’s holiest sites – has been accused by critics of ‘faking’ some of its sightings of the moon
- ['Not Directly In Crosshairs': On Tariff War, Economist Says Modi-Trump Bond May Work In India's Favour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/not-directly-in-crosshairs-on-tariff-war-economist-says-modi-trump-bond-may-work-in-indias-favour/): Douglas Irwin told CNN-News18 said the reciprocal tariffs would be counter-productive as the costs would get passed on to US consumers, adding that tariffs on other trading partners will divert trade to India
- [Pete Hegseth says Signal chat had no ‘war plans’. He’s wrong, say experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/pete-hegseth-says-signal-chat-had-no-war-plans-hes-wrong-say-experts/): Signal app messages revealed Yemen bombing timelines, prompting debate about their classification and implications.
- [“Get Out…” Rare Anti-Hamas Protest Spreads in Gaza as Israel Prepares for Resettlement in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/get-out-rare-anti-hamas-protest-spreads-in-gaza-as-israel-prepares-for-resettlement-in-indonesia/): Palestinians on Wednesday (March 26) staged protests in the Gaza Strip against the territory’s Hamas rulers for the second consecutive day, calling for an end to the war with Israel, witnesses said.Demonstrators carrying banners reading “Hamas does not represent us” were seen marching in Gaza City and the town of Beit Lahia to the north, […]
- [Who Is Asif Mahmood? Pakistani-Origin USCIRF Commissioner In Spotlight Amid Religious Freedom Report Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/who-is-asif-mahmood-pakistani-origin-uscirf-commissioner-in-spotlight-amid-religious-freedom-report-row/): Pakistani-American Asif Mahmood, who is currently serving as a USCIRF commissioner, has been peddling anti-India narratives, including unverified claims.
- [North Korea Has Sent 3,000 Soldiers This Year To Bolster Russia’s Ukraine War, Seoul Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/north-korea-has-sent-3000-soldiers-this-year-to-bolster-russias-ukraine-war-seoul-says/): The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea has also been sending more missiles, artillery equipment and ammunition to help Russia.
- [Donald Trump Calls Himself ‘Fertilization President’ While Promoting IVF At Women's Event | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/donald-trump-calls-himself-fertilization-president-while-promoting-ivf-at-womens-event-watch/): Donald Trump said, “Fertilization. I’m still very proud of it, I don’t care. I’ll be known as the fertilization president.”
- [Palestinians face struggle to survive in Gaza or being forced out by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/palestinians-face-struggle-to-survive-in-gaza-or-being-forced-out-by-israel/): Israel’s call for Palestinians to leave Gaza has been called ethnic cleansing.
- [‘Cat and mouse game’: Zimbabwe gov’t workers moonlight as street vendors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/cat-and-mouse-game-zimbabwe-govt-workers-moonlight-as-street-vendors/): With high inflation and a struggling economy, civil servants say they need secret side hustles to make ends meet.
- [‘Columbia let me down’: How Indian scholar expelled by Trump fled the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/columbia-let-me-down-how-indian-scholar-expelled-by-trump-fled-the-us/): A visa revocation and agents at her door upended life of Ranjani Srinivasan, spooking her into leaving her home and cat.
- [Trump’s reactions to cyber breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trumps-reactions-to-cyber-breaches/): We compare and contrast Donald Trump criticising Hillary Clinton for risking sensitive data with a private email server
- [Trump says he may cut China tariffs to secure TikTok deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trump-says-he-may-cut-china-tariffs-to-secure-tiktok-deal/): Trump says he will be willing to extend TikTok sale deadline in exchange for trade concessions.
- [India Eyes Tariff Cuts On $23 Billion Of US Imports, Other Options Also On Table: Reports | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/india-eyes-tariff-cuts-on-23-billion-of-us-imports-other-options-also-on-table-reports-news18/): India is open to cutting tariffs on more than half of U.S. imports worth $23 billion in the first phase of a trade deal the two nations are negotiating, two government sources said, the biggest cut in years, aimed at fending off reciprocal tariffs.The South Asian nation wants to mitigate the impact of U.S. President […]
- [Replace Your ‘Aw, So Cute’ And ‘Ew, So Gross’ With These New Words In Oxford Dictionary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/replace-your-aw-so-cute-and-ew-so-gross-with-these-new-words-in-oxford-dictionary/): Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) has become part of a list of “untranslatable” words- those that do not have English equivalents- as it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
- [South Korea says wildfires worst in its history, death toll rises to 26](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/south-korea-says-wildfires-worst-in-its-history-death-toll-rises-to-26/): Firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfires, which continue to grow rapidly in size, fuelled by strong winds.
- [Journalist At Centre Of US Signal Chat Leak Says 'Being Attacked By Those Who Invited Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/journalist-at-centre-of-us-signal-chat-leak-says-being-attacked-by-those-who-invited-me/): Amid the ruckus over Signal’s chat leak, The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg questioned whether national security officials should use this application on their phones.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Tests Of New AI-Equipped Suicide Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-new-ai-equipped-suicide-drones-2/): Kim Jong Un inspected new upgraded reconnaissance drones that are capable of detecting various tactical targets and enemy activities on land and at sea.
- [Govt's Firm And Fair Stand On US Tariff Talks: India First, But Open To Some Rate Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/govts-firm-and-fair-stand-on-us-tariff-talks-india-first-but-open-to-some-rate-cuts/): A source told CNN-News18 that India was ready for rate cut on some items of agricultural produce like walnuts, apple and almonds but no concessions are likely on wheat and maize
- [Andrew Tate's Girlfriend Bri Stern Claims He Nearly Choked Her Unconscious During Sex: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/andrew-tates-girlfriend-bri-stern-claims-he-nearly-choked-her-unconscious-during-sex-report/): Andrew Tate, who is facing human trafficking charges in Romania, allegedly choked Bri Stern during sex on March 11, it was reported.
- ['Far Larger Tariffs Than Planned': Trump Threatens EU, Canada If They Work 'To Do Economic Harm' To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/far-larger-tariffs-than-planned-trump-threatens-eu-canada-if-they-work-to-do-economic-harm-to-us/): Post Content
- [This Is What's Hidden Inside Massive 2,200-Year-Old ‘Pyramid’ Found In Judean Desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/this-is-whats-hidden-inside-massive-2200-year-old-pyramid-found-in-judean-desert/): The evacuation was a joint mission between the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the Ministry of Heritage excavation.
- [Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/lakers-vs-pacers-lebron-james-game-winner-at-buzzer-lifts-los-angeles/): LeBron James helped the LA Lakers avoid a fourth straight loss with a dramatic last-second putback against Indiana.
- [Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/australias-pm-anthony-albanese-set-to-call-election-imminently/): Prime Minister Albanese’s Labor Party has introduced new tax cuts in advance of general election due before May 17.
- [Yoga Instructor Goes Missing After Blind Date In US, Next He Was Found Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/yoga-instructor-goes-missing-after-blind-date-in-us-next-he-was-found-dead/): Freiberger had been missing since February 21, the night he went on a blind date.
- [Elon Musk Wanted US Federal Workers To Send Him ‘Weekly Target’ Emails. Now, His Inbox Is ‘Choked'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/elon-musk-wanted-us-federal-workers-to-send-him-weekly-target-emails-now-his-inbox-is-choked/): Technical issues have hit the process as a number of employees across multiple agencies have received bounce-back emails- indicating that the mailbox they were directed to email at is full.
- [Trump reiterates US must ‘have’ Greenland ahead of JD Vance visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trump-reiterates-us-must-have-greenland-ahead-of-jd-vance-visit/): US president said ‘we have to have that land’, as he claimed taking Greenland was essential for US national security.
- [Did JD Vance Disagree With ‘Inconsistent’ Donald Trump In Leaked Yemen War Plan Chat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/did-jd-vance-disagree-with-inconsistent-donald-trump-in-leaked-yemen-war-plan-chat/): JD Vance wrote in the chat, as per the report, “I am not sure the president is aware how inconsistent this is with his message on Europe right now.”
- ['No Names. No Targets. No Locations': Pentagon's Defence Secy Questions Credibility Of Leaked 'S****y War Plans'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/no-names-no-targets-no-locations-pentagons-defence-secy-questions-credibility-of-leaked-sy-war-plans/): Pentagon’s Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the war plans leaked by The Atlantic looked “s****y” and questioned their credibility.
- [Donald Trump Administration To Cut Vaccine Support To Developing Countries: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/donald-trump-administration-to-cut-vaccine-support-to-developing-countries-report/): The decision was included in a 281-page spreadsheet that the severely downsized United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sent to Congress.
- [Indian Fisherman, Jailed In Pakistan Since 2022, Hangs Himself In Karachi Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/indian-fisherman-jailed-in-pakistan-since-2022-hangs-himself-in-karachi-prison/): Gaurav, an Indian fisherman who was arrested by Pakistan in 2022, allegedly died by suicide in a Karachi prison, officials said.
- [Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard’s Phone Numbers, Other Private Data Leaked Online: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/mike-waltz-pete-hegseth-tulsi-gabbards-phone-numbers-other-private-data-leaked-online-report/): The phone numbers and email addresses were in some cases used for Instagram and LinkedIn profiles, cloud-storage service Dropbox, and apps that track a user’s location, the report claimed.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new AI-equipped suicide drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-new-ai-equipped-suicide-drones/): North Korea’s leader oversaw tests of his country’s latest military innovations which use artificial intelligence.
- [From Kim Kardashian To Ivanka Trump, Who’s On Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Guest List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/from-kim-kardashian-to-ivanka-trump-whos-on-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-wedding-guest-list/): Jeff Bezos- Lauren Sanchez Wedding: As invitations were sent out after two years of the couple being engaged, the guest list for the wedding in Venice includes multiple celebrities and A-listers.
- [Naked Woman Bites, Stabs People With Pencil At Texas Airport In A 'Manic Episode', Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/naked-woman-bites-stabs-people-with-pencil-at-texas-airport-in-a-manic-episode-video-goes-viral/): The naked woman reportedly bit one of the restaurant managers and stabbed two people with a pencil at the Texas airport.
- [Who Is Rumeysa Ozturk? Turkish Student Detained By US Immigration Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/who-is-rumeysa-ozturk-turkish-student-detained-by-us-immigration-agents/): Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained by the US immigration authorities over alleged support for Hamas, which her supporters dispute.
- [‘Putin Will Die Soon’: Zelenskyy Says Amid Russian Premier’s Ill Health Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/putin-will-die-soon-zelenskyy-says-amid-russian-premiers-ill-health-rumours/): Zelenskyy claims Putin will die soon amid rumors of his ill health. Zelenskyy and Macron urged the US to stay strong against Russia
- [Canada Promises To Respond To Trump's 'Attack', Mulls Imposition Of Retaliatory Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/canada-promises-to-respond-to-trumps-attack-mulls-imposition-of-retaliatory-tariffs/): Carney said Trump’s move was “a direct attack” and told reporters he would be convening a high-level cabinet meeting on Thursday to decide on a response.
- [Marjorie Taylor Greene Tells UK Reporter Asking About Signal Scandal To ‘Go Back To Your Country’ | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/marjorie-taylor-greene-tells-uk-reporter-asking-about-signal-scandal-to-go-back-to-your-country-video/): After hearing the question, Marjorie Taylor Greene asked the reporter, “Wait. What country are you from?”
- [PM Modi Writes To Bangladesh's Yunus, Talks About 'Mutual Sensitivity To Each Other's Concerns' Amid Strained Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/pm-modi-writes-to-bangladeshs-yunus-talks-about-mutual-sensitivity-to-each-others-concerns-amid-strained-ties/): PM Modi penned a letter to Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, and reiterated India’s commitment to advancing the parternship between the two neighbours.
- [Dubai Crown Prince Announces Birth Of Fourth Child, Names Baby Girl 'Hind'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/dubai-crown-prince-announces-birth-of-fourth-child-names-baby-girl-hind/): Sheikh Hamdan, the crown prince of Dubai, has welcomed his fourth child – a baby girl named Hind.
- [UN warns of conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Riek Machar’s arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/un-warns-of-conflict-in-south-sudan-amid-reports-of-vp-riek-machars-arrest/): First Vice President Riek Machar reportedly arrested after armed convoy entered his residence in the capital, Juba.
- [Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on cars, ramping up trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/trump-announces-25-percent-tariffs-on-cars-ramping-up-trade-war/): US president’s announcement prompts swift backlash from trading partners, including the European Union, Canada and Japan
- [Israeli military kills Hamas spokesman as Gaza assault continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/israeli-military-kills-hamas-spokesman-as-gaza-assault-continues/): Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was killed when Israeli fighters jets bombed his tent shelter in Jabalia.
- [Turkish Student At Tufts University Handcuffed, Detained By Masked US Immigration Agents | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/turkish-student-at-tufts-university-handcuffed-detained-by-masked-us-immigration-agents-video/): Tufts University said that the graduate student was taken into US custody from an off-campus apartment building in Somerville, Massachusetts.
- ['Witch Hunt': Trump Dismisses Scandal Over Air Strike Plans Leaked In Yemen Chats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/witch-hunt-trump-dismisses-scandal-over-air-strike-plans-leaked-in-yemen-chats/): Republican Trump lashed out after the Atlantic Magazine published the transcript of messages accidentally shared with its editor in a chat group of senior US officials on Signal, a commercially available messaging app.
- [Donald Trump Says He Can Give China Reduction In Tariffs But There's A TikTok Catch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/donald-trump-says-he-can-give-china-reduction-in-tariffs-but-theres-a-tiktok-catch/): Donald Trump On China Tariffs: Donald Trump said, “Maybe I give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done.”
- [India Will Not Be Treated Like China, Mexico And Canada On Tariffs: US Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/india-will-not-be-treated-like-china-mexico-and-canada-on-tariffs-us-officials/): India and the US held their first in-person meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to hold negotiations on the trade agreement between the two countries as Trump’s April 2 deadline for tariffs looms.
- [Earthquakes in Myanmar spread destruction as far as Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/earthquakes-in-myanmar-spread-destruction-as-far-as-bangkok/): Twin earthquakes in Myanmar, one a 7.7 magnitude, caused extensive damage as far away as Bangkok.
- [Israel launches first air strike on Lebanon’s Beirut since November truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/israel-launches-first-air-strike-on-lebanons-beirut-since-november-truce/): Israeli attack destroys a residential building in a Beirut suburb as France’s Macron decries ‘unacceptable’ strike.
- [Monarch Trying To Escape Law; Loan Defaulters Leading Protests: Former Nepalese PM | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/monarch-trying-to-escape-law-loan-defaulters-leading-protests-former-nepalese-pm-exclusive/): The protests are anarchist acts with goons coming onto the streets, said Madhav Kumar Nepal, adding that they should be arrested and punished
- ['Don't Consider Liberal Attitude Of Nepalis, Political Parties As Weakness': Former PM To Monarchists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/dont-consider-liberal-attitude-of-nepalis-political-parties-as-weakness-former-pm-to-monarchists/): Prachanda said the monarchists were trying to terrorise people in the name of reinstating monarchy
- [Donald Trump speaks with Canada’s Mark Carney amid trade tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/donald-trump-speaks-with-canadas-mark-carney-amid-trade-tensions/): US president says he and the Canadian PM ‘agree on many things’ and will meet after Canada’s elections next month.
- ['Extremely Productive Call': Donald Trump Speaks To Mark Carney Amid US-Canada Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/extremely-productive-call-donald-trump-speaks-to-mark-carney-amid-us-canada-trade-war/): US President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephonic conversation on Friday amid soaring tensions over tariffs and Trump’s drive to annex his country’s northern neighbour.
- [Lebanon PM Tells Army To Arrest Those Behind Rockets Launched At Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/lebanon-pm-tells-army-to-arrest-those-behind-rockets-launched-at-israel/): Friday was the second time — the first was last Saturday — that rockets had been fired from Lebanon towards Israeli territory since a November 27 ceasefire
- [Putin Calls To Remove Zelenskyy, 'Finish Off' Ukrainian Troops As Trump Pushes For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/putin-calls-to-remove-zelenskyy-finish-off-ukrainian-troops-as-trump-pushes-for-ceasefire/): A rapprochement between Washington and Moscow since Trump’s return to office and the US leader’s threats to stop supporting Kyiv have bolstered Putin’s confidence
- [Trump Hosts White House Iftar, Claims Record Support From Muslims Amid Israel's War On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-hosts-white-house-iftar-claims-record-support-from-muslims-amid-israels-war-on-gaza/): President Donald Trump thanked “hundreds of thousands” of Muslim Americans who supported him during the 2024 presidential election as he hosted the first White House Ramadan iftar dinner of his second term in office. “We’re keeping our promises to the Muslim community. My administration is engaged in relentless diplomacy to forging lasting peace in the […]
- ['Heard People Screaming For Help': Witnesses Recount Horror As Deadly Earthquake Rattles Bangkok, Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/heard-people-screaming-for-help-witnesses-recount-horror-as-deadly-earthquake-rattles-bangkok-myanmar/): One of the most dramatic scenes unfolded near Bangkok’s Chatuchak market, where a multi-storey construction building collapsed, trapping 81 workers inside
- [Carney Declares End Of Canada-US Ties As Trump Tariffs On Car Imports Make America's Allies Reel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/carney-declares-end-of-canada-us-ties-as-trump-tariffs-on-car-imports-make-americas-allies-reel/): Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney said the era of deep ties with the US “is over”, as governments criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports. Carney warned Canadians that Trump had permanently altered relations and that, regardless of any future trade deals, there would be “no turning back”. He called Trump’s car tariffs […]
- [What’s at stake in the DR Congo conflict with M23 rebels and Rwanda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/whats-at-stake-in-the-dr-congo-conflict-with-m23-rebels-and-rwanda/): Redi Tlhabi dissects the continuing conflict in the DRC and its potential impact on regional stability.
- [Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar; tremors felt in Thailand: All we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/magnitude-7-7-earthquake-in-myanmar-tremors-felt-in-thailand-all-we-know/): Myanmar’s military government imposes a state of emergency after tremors cause deaths and destroy buildings.
- [Bangladesh cricketer Tamim back home after heart attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/bangladesh-cricketer-tamim-back-home-after-heart-attack/): Tamim Iqbal was admitted to hospital on Monday after suffering chest pains while competing in a match in Bangladesh.
- [Trump administration has no respect for “defence secrets”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-administration-has-no-respect-for-defence-secrets/): Jamie Gaskarth critiques Trump officials’ disregard for intelligence and defence secrecy risks.
- [Fire the unelected social media dictators: Doctorow on tech and US politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/fire-the-unelected-social-media-dictators-doctorow-on-tech-and-us-politics/): Is Big Tech out of control and AI beyond limits? Redi Tlhabi speaks with author and activist Cory Doctorow.
- [US Launches ‘Over 40 Airstrikes' on Yemen, Israel Gave Intel on Houthi Attack Discussed in Signal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/us-launches-over-40-airstrikes-on-yemen-israel-gave-intel-on-houthi-attack-discussed-in-signal/): Suspected US airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen on March 28, with over 40 strikes reported in Sanaa alone. The attacks targeted military and infrastructure sites across multiple regions, injuring at least seven people. The strikes followed Houthi missile launches at Israel. Israel provided intelligence for a previous US attack on a top Houthi figure, […]
- [Myanmar Earthquake Sends Shockwaves To China, People Swept On Road From Rooftop Pool Water | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-sends-shockwaves-to-china-people-swept-on-road-from-rooftop-pool-water-video/): Myanmar was struck by two successive earthquakes on Friday, tremors of which were felt in India, China, Cambodia and Bangladesh. Two injuries were reported in China.
- [Spanish court overturns ex-footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction on appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/spanish-court-overturns-ex-footballer-dani-alves-rape-conviction-on-appeal/): Alves had been found guilty in February 2024 of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub in December 2022.
- [Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/russia-suffers-heavy-losses-in-east-ukraine-amid-shaky-limited-ceasefire/): The rival sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations while top Russian officials strive to discredit Zelenskyy.
- [Duterte supporters mark ex-Philippine leader’s 80th birthday with rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/duterte-supporters-mark-ex-philippine-leaders-80th-birthday-with-rallies/): Thousands gather in the southern city of Davao for one of 200 rallies held across the Philippines and The Hague.
- [Pro-Palestinian student awaits court ruling on deportation from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pro-palestinian-student-awaits-court-ruling-on-deportation-from-the-us-2/): Cornell University PhD student Momodou Taal is facing potential deportation from the US.
- [Moment Israeli strike flattens Beirut building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/moment-israeli-strike-flattens-beirut-building/): Video captured the moment an Israeli air attack levelled a multi-storey building in Beirut.
- [Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/real-madrid-coach-ancelotti-to-go-on-trial-for-alleged-tax-fraud/): Prosecutors seek jail term for Italian, who has won football’s Champions League title on a record five occasions.
- [Voices from Gaza: Protests demand an end to war and suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/voices-from-gaza-protests-demand-an-end-to-war-and-suffering/): Protest have come out for three days in Gaza, people calling for an end to Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave.
- [Seismologist Says Bangkok Usually Doesn't Have Earthquakes, But It’s Vulnerable: 'Tall Buildings...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/seismologist-says-bangkok-usually-doesnt-have-earthquakes-but-its-vulnerable-tall-buildings/): Thailand Earthquake: The earthquake in Bangkok is unprecedented as it is not among cities located in high seismic risk areas, a seismologist said.
- [Dhaka The ‘Next Sri Lanka’? China’s Debt Diplomacy Playbook In Bangladesh | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/dhaka-the-next-sri-lanka-chinas-debt-diplomacy-playbook-in-bangladesh-exclusive/): Following a meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, intelligence inputs suggest Bangladesh may be drifting into deeper economic reliance on China — a trajectory reminiscent of Sri Lanka.
- [Israel Launches First Attack On Beirut Since Ceasefire Ended Israel-Hezbollah War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/israel-launches-first-attack-on-beirut-since-ceasefire-ended-israel-hezbollah-war/): Israel launched an attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November.
- [What Are Earthquake Lights? When The Earth Trembles, The Sky Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/what-are-earthquake-lights-when-the-earth-trembles-the-sky-responds/): During the powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023, residents reported flashes of multicoloured lights illuminating the sky.
- [Myanmar Earthquake: What Are The Dos And Don'ts During, After A Quake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-what-are-the-dos-and-donts-during-after-a-quake/): A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock of 6.4, hit central Myanmar on Friday, with strong tremors in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, leading to over 100 deaths.
- [Is Trump’s Greenland plan part of a scramble for the Arctic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/is-trumps-greenland-plan-part-of-a-scramble-for-the-arctic/): US president says ‘we will go as far as we have to’ to get Greenland, but others are interested in the Arctic, too.
- [Trump’s car tariffs “will isolate US producers”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trumps-car-tariffs-will-isolate-us-producers/): How the tariff on car imports proposed by US President Donald Trump will likely cut off the US from the world.
- [In Mexico, enforced disappearance is a way of life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/in-mexico-enforced-disappearance-is-a-way-of-life/): Mass graves scattered across the country expose the brutal reality of Mexico’s invisible war.
- [Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake In Numbers: 7.7 Magnitude, 3 Aftershocks, 59 Killed, 800,000 Jolted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-in-numbers-7-7-magnitude-3-aftershocks-59-killed-800000-jolted/): Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: The temblors triggered the collapse of buildings in Thailand, where authorities declared an “emergency zone” in the capital Bangkok.
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Here's List Of 5 Strongest And Deadliest Quakes Ever Recorded Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-heres-list-of-5-strongest-and-deadliest-quakes-ever-recorded-worldwide/): Deadliest Earthquakes in History Around the World: Earthquakes are relatively common in the Myanmar region as it’s situated near the Sagaing Fault
- ['Quiet For 200 Years...': Scientist Explains 'Seismic Hazard' Myanmar's Earthquake Wasn't Unexpected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/quiet-for-200-years-scientist-explains-seismic-hazard-myanmars-earthquake-wasnt-unexpected/): Myanmar Earthquake: The earthquakes occurred along a segment of the Sagaing Fault, a major geological fault line that has historically seen big earthquakes, the scientist said.
- [Israel's Secret Weapon: The Sky Rider Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/israels-secret-weapon-the-sky-rider-drones/): The Sky Rider Unit of the Israeli Defence Forces uses advanced UAVs for real-time battlefield intelligence, aiding in reconnaissance and precision strikes since the 2006 Lebanon War.
- [Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Strong Tremors Make Skyscrapers Collapse In Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/massive-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar-strong-tremors-make-skyscrapers-collapse-in-bangkok/): A powerful 7.7 earthquake in central Myanmar led to tremors, chaos and panic in Bangkok. An under-construction high-rise collapsed entirely in Bangkok, trapping more than 40 people. In another incident, water from a Bangkok skyscraper’s infinity pool was literally thrown over the edge.00:02 POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES STRIKE MYANMAR, TREMORS FELT IN BANGKOK00:43 EPICENTER LOCATED IN MYANMAR […]
- [Myanmar Junta Seeks International Aid In Rare Request After Quake: ‘As Soon As Possible…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-junta-seeks-international-aid-in-rare-request-after-quake-as-soon-as-possible/): Myanmar Earthquake: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrive at a hospital in Naypyidaw where wounded were being treated after the 7.7-magnitude quake hit central Myanmar.
- [Nepal Sees Violent Clashes As Protesters Demand Return Of Monarchy, Hindu Statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/nepal-sees-violent-clashes-as-protesters-demand-return-of-monarchy-hindu-statehood/): One person was injured when police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators who tried to break through barricades
- [What evidence does the US government need to deport green card holders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/what-evidence-does-the-us-government-need-to-deport-green-card-holders/): Legal residents and visa holders face deportation risks, prompting concerns about theTrump administration’s adherence.
- [Sudan’s army takes full control of Khartoum, RSF remains defiant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/sudans-army-takes-full-control-of-khartoum-rsf-remains-defiant/): The military declares victory in Khartoum after months of intense battles against Rapid Support Forces.
- [Died in ‘agony’: Coroners testify in trial against Maradona’s medical team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/died-in-agony-coroners-testify-in-trial-against-maradonas-medical-team/): Forensic expert says football legend’s seven doctors and nurses made deadly mistakes that ‘any doctor’ would notice.
- [Ramadan in colour: How Muslims in Africa celebrate the holy month and Eid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/ramadan-in-colour-how-muslims-in-africa-celebrate-the-holy-month-and-eid/): Moon-sighting ceremonies, street iftars and extravagant horseback parades are ways to mark the fasting month in Africa.
- [Modi and Trump are on the same page on immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/modi-and-trump-are-on-the-same-page-on-immigration/): That the Indian PM is not willing to do much to help undocumented Indians in the US should not surprise anyone.
- [Al Jazeera team captures Myanmar quake moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/al-jazeera-team-captures-myanmar-quake-moment/): Al Jazeera reporter Tony Cheng and his crew were filming in Myanmar when one of two powerful earthquakes hit.
- [Fire, Heavy Damage At Myanmar's Mandalay University After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/fire-heavy-damage-at-myanmars-mandalay-university-after-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-video/): A fire broke out at Mandalay University in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, causing heavy damage and panic. Casualties were feared.
- [20 Killed As Mosque Collapses In Myanmar Earthquake; Children Among Victims in Monastery Tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/20-killed-as-mosque-collapses-in-myanmar-earthquake-children-among-victims-in-monastery-tragedy/): Two massive earthquakes rocked Myanmar on Friday, killing dozens of people in the country. A mosque also collapsed, in which over 20 people died.
- [9.6 Magnitude, 10-Minute Terror, Thousands Dead: The Chile Earthquake Of May 1960](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/9-6-magnitude-10-minute-terror-thousands-dead-the-chile-earthquake-of-may-1960/): A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar brings back memories of the most powerful earthquake ever recorded occurred on May 22, 1960, in Valdivia, Chile.
- [Bubble Rocks On Mars? NASA Rover Discovers Strange Spherical Objects On The Red Planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/bubble-rocks-on-mars-nasa-rover-discovers-strange-spherical-objects-on-the-red-planet/): NASA’s Perseverance rover found a unique rock, which has been named ‘St. Pauls Bay’, on Mars with dark grey spheres. Located in Jezero Crater, its origin is debated: groundwater, volcanic, or meteorite
- [Bangkok skyscraper collapses after Myanmar earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/bangkok-skyscraper-collapses-after-myanmar-earthquakes/): There are fears for dozens of workers after a tower under construction collapsed in Bangkok after two earthquakes.
- [US hits dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/us-hits-dozens-of-houthi-targets-in-yemen/): US air strikes hit more than 40 locations across Yemen, including in Sanaa with at least seven people injured.
- [Myanmar's Iconic Ava Bridge Collapses After Powerful Earthquakes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmars-iconic-ava-bridge-collapses-after-powerful-earthquakes-video/): Myanmar Earthquake: The bridge which connects Myanmar’s Ava and Sagaing regions was seen falling in videos widely shared on social media.
- [Pool Water Cascades From Bangkok Highrise After Strong Earthquake Hits Myanmar | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pool-water-cascades-from-bangkok-highrise-after-strong-earthquake-hits-myanmar-video/): A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread damage and tremors in Thailand. An under-construction skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok, trapping 43 people.
- [PM Modi Expresses Concern As 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Says 'India Stands Ready'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pm-modi-expresses-concern-as-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar-says-india-stands-ready/): PM Modi assured all possible assistance to Myanmar and Thailand, and said, “India stands ready to offer all possible assistance.”
- [Death toll rises to 28 in weeklong South Korea wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/death-toll-rises-to-28-in-weeklong-south-korea-wildfires/): Five out of 11 big fires have been contained after rainfall improves firefighting conditions.
- [Two Massive Earthquakes Strike Myanmar, Strong Tremors Felt In Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/two-massive-earthquakes-strike-myanmar-strong-tremors-felt-in-bangkok/): Myanmar Earthquake: According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake hit at around 11.50 am at a depth of 10 km.
- [Canada-US Air Traffic Drops Over 70% Amid Trump's Tariff War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/canada-us-air-traffic-drops-over-70-amid-trumps-tariff-war/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the latest round of US tariffs, calling them a direct attack on Canadian workers.
- [Under-Construction Skyscraper In Bangkok Collapses After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/under-construction-skyscraper-in-bangkok-collapses-after-7-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar-videos/): A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok to collapse. Multiple videos of the collapse were being shared on social media.
- [Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: After Two Quakes, Tremors Felt In Bangkok, Several Parts Of Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-live-updates-after-two-quakes-tremors-felt-in-bangkok-several-parts-of-thailand/): Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar was rocked by two strong back-to-back earthquakes on Friday. Tremors of the quake were also felt in the neighbouring countries.
- [Two powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/two-powerful-earthquakes-hit-myanmar/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Trump orders removal of ‘improper ideology’ from top US museums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-orders-removal-of-improper-ideology-from-top-us-museums/): Trump’s new executive order targets what he describes as the spread of a “divisive, race-centered ideology” at museums.
- [Bangladesh up against time to find stolen billions: Central bank governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/bangladesh-up-against-time-to-find-stolen-billions-central-bank-governor/): Central bank Governor Ahsan Mansur talks about the hunt for wealth transferred out of the country by political elites.
- [The many ways Israeli settlers steal Palestinian homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/the-many-ways-israeli-settlers-steal-palestinian-homes/): Israeli settlers are coordinating with the Israeli state to annex Palestinian land.
- [Six killed in Red Sea tourist submarine sinking off Egypt: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/six-killed-in-red-sea-tourist-submarine-sinking-off-egypt-what-we-know/): Investigations continue after at least six Russian nationals die, dozens wounded, following sinking of a tourist vessel.
- [Child Slips Through White House Fence, Netizens Say He Wanted To Play With Elon Musk's Son X | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/child-slips-through-white-house-fence-netizens-say-he-wanted-to-play-with-elon-musks-son-x-video/): In the clip, an agent in uniform is seen carrying a child, crossing the lawn and handing over the kid to another agent who then takes him to his parents.
- [Minor Ohio Girl, Missing For 6 Days, Found Raped And Killed With Hands Severed, Father Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/minor-ohio-girl-missing-for-6-days-found-raped-and-killed-with-hands-severed-father-arrested/): A man was arrested on charges of raping and killing his 13-year-old daughter in Ohio. Her body was found six days after she had gone missing and her family had filed a complaint.
- [British MP Bob Blackman Calls For Formal UK Apology Over Jallianwala Bagh Massacre In Parliament | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/british-mp-bob-blackman-calls-for-formal-uk-apology-over-jallianwala-bagh-massacre-in-parliament-watch/): Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Raised In UK Parliament: Calling the massacre a “stain on the British Empire”, the British MP said, “At the end of that massacre, 1,500 people were dead and 1,200 injured.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1128/): Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128.
- [US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/us-philippines-must-stand-shoulder-to-shoulder-on-china-hegseth-says/): US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.
- [‘Not India, This Is USA’: Viral Video Of Clothes Drying In Backyard Sparks Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/not-india-this-is-usa-viral-video-of-clothes-drying-in-backyard-sparks-backlash/): When the video starts, a text insert appears which reads, “Not India, this is USA” with a shocked emoji.
- ['Pakistan ISI Abducts Baloch People Whenever They Protest': Activist Munir Mengal Speaks On Mahrang Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pakistan-isi-abducts-baloch-people-whenever-they-protest-activist-munir-mengal-speaks-on-mahrang-arrest/): Baloch activist Munir Mengal accused ISI of abductions amid ongoing killings and disappearances. Protests erupted in Pakistan after Mahrang Baloch’s arrest, demanding her release.
- [Donald Trump’s New Order: Remove ‘Anti-American Ideology’ From Premier US Museums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/donald-trumps-new-order-remove-anti-american-ideology-from-premier-us-museums/): The order directs the Interior Department to restore federal parks, monuments and memorials that have been “removed or changed in the last years to perpetuate a false revision of history.”
- ['Era Of Close Ties With US Is Over': Canada PM Mark Carney After Trump Introduces Steep Auto Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/era-of-close-ties-with-us-is-over-canada-pm-mark-carney-after-trump-introduces-steep-auto-tariffs-2/): Hours after US President Donald Trump announced steep auto tariffs on Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday said that the era of deep economic, security and military ties between the two countries “is over”.Carney’s remarks came after Trump’s planned 25 percent levy on vehicle imports to the United States is to come into force […]
- [Elon Musk's Estranged Daughter Takes A Dig At Him In Viral TikTok Video: ‘I Look Pretty Good…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/elon-musks-estranged-daughter-takes-a-dig-at-him-in-viral-tiktok-video-i-look-pretty-good/): Vivian Wilson’s viral TikTok video comes after Elon Musk responded to a headline titled, “Elon Musk’s daughter says father’s rally gesture was ‘definitely a Nazi salute.’”
- [Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/russias-putin-says-north-korea-brics-should-join-ukraine-ceasefire-talks/): The Russian president also suggested Ukraine be placed under ‘temporary administration’ as part of a peace deal.
- [Marco Rubio Boasts Of Cancelling 300 US Visas Over Pro-Palestine Protests: ‘I Find These Lunatics…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/marco-rubio-boasts-of-cancelling-300-us-visas-over-pro-palestine-protests-i-find-these-lunatics/): Announcing that he has cancelled visas for more than 300 people, Marco Rubio called those connected to campus pro-Palestine protests in the US “lunatics”.
- [NASA’s Powerful Webb Telescope Captures Neptune’s Aurora For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/nasas-powerful-webb-telescope-captures-neptunes-aurora-for-the-first-time/): Much like the northern and southern lights on Earth, auroras occur when charged solar particles collide with a planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere. On Neptune, this collision produced a brilliant display of green, blue, and purple hues shimmering in its upper atmosphere
- [Pikachu Joins Turkey Protests Against Erdogan, Spotted Fleeing Police Crackdown | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pikachu-joins-turkey-protests-against-erdogan-spotted-fleeing-police-crackdown-watch/): Turkey Protests: As the police attempted to disperse angry protesters using water cannons, the man was seen running evading arrest in his Pokemon-themed costume.
- [Donald Trump Wishes ‘Ramadan Mubarak’, Holds Iftar Dinner At White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/donald-trump-wishes-ramadan-mubarak-holds-iftar-dinner-at-white-house-watch/): Donald Trump Iftar Dinner: Expressing gratitude to the “hundreds of thousands” of Muslim Americans who supported him in the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump said, “The Muslim community was there for us in November.”
- [USISPF Hosts Briefing On India-US Strategic Partnership, Strengthening Defence, Trade Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/usispf-hosts-briefing-on-india-us-strategic-partnership-strengthening-defence-trade-ties/): The USISPF hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill, emphasising bipartisan support for strengthening US-India ties in defense, trade, and technology.
- [Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/australias-albanese-calls-national-election-for-may-3/): Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.
- [King Charles Briefly Hospitalised Following Side Effects From Cancer Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/king-charles-briefly-hospitalised-following-side-effects-from-cancer-treatment/): King Charles’ Health Update: King Charles has returned to Clarence House after cancelling his engagements on medical advice, the palace said in a statement.
- [Who Is Hayao Miyazaki? All About Studio Ghibli Co-founder Who Once Called AI-Generated Art An ‘Insult To Life’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/who-is-hayao-miyazaki-all-about-studio-ghibli-co-founder-who-once-called-ai-generated-art-an-insult-to-life/): Hayao Miyazaki has long been a vocal critic of AI-generated art. He earlier said that it was “an insult to life itself.”
- ['Not Clear With Whom To Sign Documents': Putin Proposes Interim Govt In Ukraine To Hold Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/not-clear-with-whom-to-sign-documents-putin-proposes-interim-govt-in-ukraine-to-hold-polls/): Putin has once again questioned the ligitimacy of Zelenskyy’s government in Ukraine and proposed introducing an interim government in the country to hold elections.
- ['Era Of Close Ties With US Is Over': Canada PM Mark Carney After Trump Introduces Steep Auto Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/era-of-close-ties-with-us-is-over-canada-pm-mark-carney-after-trump-introduces-steep-auto-tariffs/): Mark Carney warned Canadians that Trump had permanently altered relations with the United States and that, regardless of any future trade deals, there would be “no turning back.”
- [UAE Pardons Over 500 Indian Prisoners In Ramadan Clemency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/uae-pardons-over-500-indian-prisoners-in-ramadan-clemency/): UAE Ramadan Pardons: The clemency applies to individuals of various nationalities who were held in Dubai’s correctional and punitive facilities.
- [Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/panama-approves-embattled-ex-president-martinellis-passage-to-nicaragua/): Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- [Barcelona beat Osasuna to move three points clear in LaLiga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/barcelona-beat-osasuna-to-move-three-points-clear-in-laliga/): The LaLiga leaders move three points clear at the top of the table after sweeping to a 3-0 win against Osasuna.
- [‘We won’t back down’: Global leaders threaten backlash to Trump auto tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/we-wont-back-down-global-leaders-threaten-backlash-to-trump-auto-tariff/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that ‘nothing is off the table’ in retaliation to 25-percent tariffs.
- [Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal texts on Houthi attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/judge-orders-trump-administration-to-preserve-signal-texts-on-houthi-attack/): Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.
- [Prominent Baloch Activist's Arrest Has Become Flashpoint In Pakistan; March 27 Observed As 'Black Day': Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/prominent-baloch-activists-arrest-has-become-flashpoint-in-pakistan-march-27-observed-as-black-day-sources-to-news18/): Demonstrations have erupted in various parts of Sindh and Balochistan, including Quetta, Karachi, and Gwadar. Protesters are demanding Mahrang Baloch’s immediate release and an end to enforced disappearances in Balochistan by Pakistani forces
- [Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/russias-putin-eyes-arctic-cooperation-despite-geopolitical-tensions/): Vladimir Putin says US President Donald Trump’s stated intention to acquire Greenland was ‘serious’.
- [Iran responds to Trump letter on nuclear talks, state media reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/iran-responds-to-trump-letter-on-nuclear-talks-state-media-reports/): Iran’s foreign minister says response sent through Oman, affirms policy that ‘indirect negotiations can continue’.
- [Will Donald Trump take Greenland by force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/will-donald-trump-take-greenland-by-force/): The US president says he wants the Danish territory for ‘international safety and security’.
- [German civil servant fired for Pro-Palestinian comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/german-civil-servant-fired-for-pro-palestinian-comment/): Firing for pro-Palestinian comments
- [Decoding The Trump Administration's Yemen War Plans From Their Leaked Signal Group Chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/decoding-the-trump-administrations-yemen-war-plans-from-their-leaked-signal-group-chat/): The Atlantic published the full sequence of texts among President Donald Trump’s top national security officials discussing impending military strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. The magazine’s editor – Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to the group. The newly-published messages included texts The Atlantic had previously withheld because they included specific operational details Defense Secretary […]
- [RFK to slash 10,000 jobs in major overhaul of US health agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/rfk-to-slash-10000-jobs-in-major-overhaul-of-us-health-agencies/): The restructuring plan caps weeks of tumult at the HHS, which has been embroiled in rumours of firings.
- [Families say loved ones wrongly deported from US based on tattoos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/families-say-loved-ones-wrongly-deported-from-us-based-on-tattoos/): Critics say innocent tattoos are being used as the basis for accusations of Venezuelan gang membership and deportation.
- [Pro-Palestinian student awaits court ruling on deportation from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/27/pro-palestinian-student-awaits-court-ruling-on-deportation-from-the-us/): Cornell University PhD student Momodou Taal is facing potential deportation from the US.
- [Hamas Agrees To Egypt's Ceasefire Proposal, To Release Five Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/hamas-agrees-to-egypts-ceasefire-proposal-to-release-five-hostages/): It remains to be seen whether the latest proposal also involves the release of more bodies of hostages who lost their lives.
- [Myanmar Earthquake Toll Crosses 1,600, Anti-Coup Fighters Declare Partial Ceasefire Amid Rescue Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-earthquake-toll-crosses-1600-anti-coup-fighters-declare-partial-ceasefire-amid-rescue-ops/): Over 1,600 people have so far been declared dead in the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. In view of rescue ops, anti-coup fighters have declared a partial ceasefire.
- [Barcelona vs Girona – LaLiga preview: Team news, kickoff time, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/barcelona-vs-girona-laliga-preview-team-news-kickoff-time-stream/): Barcelona attempt to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga to three points as they entertain Girona.
- [Real Madrid move level with Barcelona as Mbappe wards off Leganes scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/real-madrid-move-level-with-barcelona-as-mbappe-wards-off-leganes-scare/): Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat relegation-threatened Leganes 3-2 in LaLiga.
- [Protesters in Tel Aviv say government responsible for captives’ fate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/protesters-in-tel-aviv-say-government-responsible-for-captives-fate/): Angry demonstrators demand the Israeli government secure the release of captives held in Gaza.
- [Anti-Musk Protesters Rally Outside 200 Tesla Showrooms, Urge Boycott of His Cars Over US Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/anti-musk-protesters-rally-outside-200-tesla-showrooms-urge-boycott-of-his-cars-over-us-politics/): More than 200 protests were scheduled to take place on March 29 in what organizers are calling a global day of action, part of a campaign called “Tesla Takedown.” Protesters are also targeting Tesla because they believe its CEO Elon Musk is using the wealth he built from the company to fund political actions they […]
- [Elon Musk protesters gather at Tesla showrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/elon-musk-protesters-gather-at-tesla-showrooms/): The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk.
- [Russia to Launch "New Multi-pronged Offensive" Along 1000-km Ukraine Frontline? 4 Killed in Dnipro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/russia-to-launch-new-multi-pronged-offensive-along-1000-km-ukraine-frontline-4-killed-in-dnipro/): Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks, according to Ukrainian officials and military analystsThe Russian army aims to strengthen the Kremlin’s position in potential ceasefire negotiations, the Associated Press reportedAnalysts and military commanders predict Russia will launch a multi-pronged offensive along the 1,000-kilometer frontline“They are preparing offensive actions […]
- [‘One Shot, 100 Kills’ US Stuns Russia, China With Leonidas Weapon That Can Kill Drones "in Seconds"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/one-shot-100-kills-us-stuns-russia-china-with-leonidas-weapon-that-can-kill-drones-in-seconds/): The US, caught amid swirling geopolitical tensions across the world, has unravelled a lethal new weapons system to counter drone swarmsEpirus Inc., a defence technology start-up based in California’s Torrance has introduced a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon system called Leonidas systemThe defence system by Epirus Inc emits electromagnetic pulses to disable drones individually or across […]
- [Huge Istanbul protests over Imamoglu’s arrest and imprisonment in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/huge-istanbul-protests-over-imamoglus-arrest-and-imprisonment-in-turkiye/): CHP leader calls for former mayor’s release, denounces arrests of protesters in growing clashes over Turkish democracy.
- [US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/us-woman-released-by-taliban-in-afghanistan-former-us-envoy/): American citizen Faye Hall has been released by the Taliban after she was detained earlier this year.
- [Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/month-of-giving-syrians-in-ethiopia-keep-ramadan-iftar-tradition-alive/): Tiny Syrian community in Ethiopia embraces spirit of Ramadan, offering meals to those in need.
- [Restoration Of Monarchy In Nepal Impossible; Protests Led By Individuals Trying To Settle Scores: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/restoration-of-monarchy-in-nepal-impossible-protests-led-by-individuals-trying-to-settle-scores-sources-to-news18/): Significant resistance would likely also come from global powers and international organisations that support Nepal’s republic as a stabilising democratic framework, said sources
- [How stable is Lebanon’s peace – after Israel attack on Beirut?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/how-stable-is-lebanons-peace-after-israel-attack-on-beirut/): Country on edge after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns of more possible attacks.
- ["Nearly 10,000" Feared Dead in Myanmar's deadly Earthquake, Death Toll May Even 'Exceed 100,000'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nearly-10000-feared-dead-in-myanmars-deadly-earthquake-death-toll-may-even-exceed-100000/): The death toll from an earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand continues to rise with one prediction that fatalities could exceed 100,000. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said Saturday that between 10,000 and 100,000 people may have been killed following the 7.7 earthquake which struck near Mandalay, in the centre of the country, on Friday […]
- [11 Killed After Pakistan Army Launches Drone Strikes Targeting TTP Hideouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/11-killed-after-pakistan-army-launches-drone-strikes-targeting-ttp-hideouts/): Three strikes took place late Friday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, targeting the Pakistani Taliban’s hideouts in the area bordering Afghanistan, according to officials.
- [Skygazers marvel at Saturday’s partial solar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/skygazers-marvel-at-saturdays-partial-solar-eclipse/): Partial eclipse dazzled Europe, Africa, and Newfoundland, offering a glimpse of the celestial alignment.
- [Tufts University student can’t be deported  to Turkiye without court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/tufts-university-student-cant-be-deported-to-turkiye-without-court-order/): Pro-Palestine student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested on Tuesday by US immigration authorities in Massachusetts.
- [Eid Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/eid-mubarak-2025-hear-greetings-in-different-languages/): Eid begins on Sunday, March 30 in Saudi Arabia. Here’s how to wish a blessed Eid in different languages.
- [Turkiye protests: Iconic scenes and divided coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/turkiye-protests-iconic-scenes-and-divided-coverage/): We unpack the Turkiye protests with voices from both sides of a split political and media landscape.
- [‘Not how you talk to allies’, Danish FM tells the US over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/not-how-you-talk-to-allies-danish-fm-tells-the-us-over-greenland/): Denmark has criticised the US vice president for his comments on Copenhagen’s support to Greenland.
- [Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/hundreds-of-muslims-feared-dead-in-myanmar-earthquake-mosques-destroyed/): More than 50 mosques across the country sustained damage when the magnitude 7.7 quake struck.
- [A Reel War: Israeli filmmaker’s search for stolen Palestinian films](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/a-reel-war-israeli-filmmakers-search-for-stolen-palestinian-films/): An Israeli filmmaker uncovers seized PLO archives, raising questions about Palestinian heritage and identity.
- [‘Hostage Release For Eid Truce’, Hamas ‘Offers’ Netanyahu As Israel ‘Kills Over 900’ In Resumed War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/hostage-release-for-eid-truce-hamas-offers-netanyahu-as-israel-kills-over-900-in-resumed-war/): Hamas is reportedly ready to do this in exchange for a temporary truce during Eid al-Fitr According to Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster, it remains unclear what Hamas will demand in return for the releaseThe report indicated that the freed hostages would include American-Israeli IDF lone soldier Edan Alexander 0:00 INTRO 5:23 HAMAS ‘OPEN TO’ FREEING […]
- [Myanmar Quake Toll Soars Past 1,600, Several Still Missing; India Ramps Up Aid With Field Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-quake-toll-soars-past-1600-several-still-missing-india-ramps-up-aid-with-field-hospital/): Myanmar Earthquake: MEA on Saturday said that India is sending a field hospital with 118 personnel from Agra to Myanmar.
- [Four in Ukraine killed in drone strike as Russia claims advances on ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/four-in-ukraine-killed-in-drone-strike-as-russia-claims-advances-on-ground/): Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks as US pushes the warring parties to agree on a ceasefire.
- [It’s not just Trump, the EU is also waging an anti-migration crusade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/its-not-just-trump-the-eu-is-also-waging-an-anti-migration-crusade/): The European Union’s border control policies may not be as visible as Trump’s but they are just as brutal.
- [Sudan’s army claims latest major victory, taking Omdurman’s key market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/sudans-army-claims-latest-major-victory-taking-omdurmans-key-market/): Army claims control of Souq Libya, a pivotal commercial hub in Omdurman, solidifying gains in Khartoum’s twin city.
- [Trump News: Pentagon Papers To Yemen War Plan Blunder: Biggest US Intelligence Leaks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/trump-news-pentagon-papers-to-yemen-war-plan-blunder-biggest-us-intelligence-leaks-news18/): A routine discussion among top US officials on a messaging app which also had the editor-in-chief of a leading American magazine resulted in one of the worst intelligence leaks in recent history. The blunder revealed US strike strategies, weapons shipments, and operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen.The leak happened when senior Trump administration officials accidentally […]
- ['Mass Casualty' Feared As Massive Earthquakes Hit Myanmar, Thailand | Bangkok News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/mass-casualty-feared-as-massive-earthquakes-hit-myanmar-thailand-bangkok-news-news18/): A 7.7 magnitude earthquake, and an aftershock of 6.8, hit Myanmar today. As per the United States Geological Survey, the epicentre was 16km northwest of the city of Sagaing, and at a depth of 10km. There are reports of casualties but no tsunami warning has been issued.Tremors were felt as far away as Thailand, where […]
- [Former PM Madhav Nepal, In An Exclusive Chat With News18, Slammed Nepal protestors | Nepal Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/former-pm-madhav-nepal-in-an-exclusive-chat-with-news18-slammed-nepal-protestors-nepal-protest/): Cars set on fire, shops looted as Nepal pro-monarchy protest turns violentFormer PM Madhav Nepal, in an exclusive chat with @Manojkumargupta, slammed protestors, saying only democracy can lead Nepal towards development n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kathmandu Civic Body Slaps Fine On Former Nepal King Gyanendra For Vandalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/kathmandu-civic-body-slaps-fine-on-former-nepal-king-gyanendra-for-vandalism/): Parts of Kathmandu on Friday witnessed a tense situation after pro-monarchy protesters pelted stones, attacked the office of a political party and set fire to vehicles
- [Nepal Govt Suspects Ex-King Gyanendra Of Stoking Pro-Monarchy Protests, Plans To Revoke His Passport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nepal-govt-suspects-ex-king-gyanendra-of-stoking-pro-monarchy-protests-plans-to-revoke-his-passport/): Nepal saw violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu on Friday after a call led by former King Gyanendra Shah to “protect” the country and bring national unity.
- [Fresh Airstrikes Hit Yemen, Defiant Houthis Vow ‘US Escalation’ Will ‘not Stop’ Attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/fresh-airstrikes-hit-yemen-defiant-houthis-vow-us-escalation-will-not-stop-attacks-on-israel/): Fresh airstrikes hit Yemen as defiant Houthis vow that US escalation will not stop their attacks on Israel. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION02:16 US ADMITS BOMBING HOUTHI TARGETS IN YEMEN 03:31 US ESCALATION WON’T AFFECT OPERATIONS AGAINST ISRAEL05:06 IRAN DENOUNCES US MILITARY CAMPAIGN AGAINST HOUTHIS
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Control Tower At Naypyidaw Airport Collapses, Flights Diverted To Yangon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-earthquake-control-tower-at-naypyidaw-airport-collapses-flights-diverted-to-yangon/): The death toll from the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble.
- [Elon Musk To Exit Trump's DOGE Team After Hitting Deficit Reduction Target? Here’s What He Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/elon-musk-to-exit-trumps-doge-team-after-hitting-deficit-reduction-target-heres-what-he-said/): Elon Musk, who has been spearheading government cost-cutting efforts as head of the DOGE, was brought in as a “special government employee” for a 130-day term.
- [NATO Holds Military Drills in Southern Spain, Says "No Change So Far" on Us Involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nato-holds-military-drills-in-southern-spain-says-no-change-so-far-on-us-involvement/): NATO’s MARCOM held naval drills in Spain on March 28, with France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey participating. Vice Admiral Didier Maleterre confirmed continued US support. He noted discussions on NATO funding and regional security threats, while NATO Chief Mark Rutte warned against US-Europe division on defense. n18oc_crux
- [Lack of equipment stalls race to save earthquake survivors in Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/lack-of-equipment-stalls-race-to-save-earthquake-survivors-in-myanmar/): Devastation is widespread in Mandalay where survivors are still waiting for help from military government.
- [Trump’s Iran Attack Site Revealed? US ‘Sends B-2 Bunker Busting Bombers’ To Diego Garcia Near Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/trumps-iran-attack-site-revealed-us-sends-b-2-bunker-busting-bombers-to-diego-garcia-near-tehran/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Car Started Moving On Its Own…’: Witnesses Recount Horror As Deadly Earthquake Crumbles Bangkok Building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/car-started-moving-on-its-own-witnesses-recount-horror-as-deadly-earthquake-crumbles-bangkok-building/): The construction site of the new 30-storey government building collapsed when the quake struck, causing people to scramble to escape, jumping into cars or fleeing on foot in panic.
- [Why can’t we remember our early years? Do babies make memories at all?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/why-cant-we-remember-our-early-years-do-babies-make-memories-at-all/): For the first time, scientists have observed memories forming in babies’ brains in real time.
- [Another Aftershock With 5.1 Magnitude Hits Myanmar's Naypyidaw Day After Deadly Tremors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/another-aftershock-with-5-1-magnitude-hits-myanmars-naypyidaw-day-after-deadly-tremors/): The seismic event was recorded around 2:50 pm near Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the USGS.
- [Rival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/rival-rallies-erupt-in-south-korea-over-president-yoons-impeachment/): Supporters and critics of Yoon Suk Yeol take to the streets of the capital Seoul amid ongoing impeachment trial.
- [Gaza people surviving on canned food as fresh produce ‘rotting’ at border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/gaza-people-surviving-on-canned-food-as-fresh-produce-rotting-at-border/): UN relief chief warns food ‘rotting’ at Gaza border as Israel breaching humanitarian law with blockade since March 18.
- [Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/is-sudans-war-merging-with-south-sudanese-conflicts/): Sudan’s war is spilling into South Sudan as its army and RSF seek new proxies and partners.
- [Watch: Yemeni Shopkeeper Unfazed As US Airstrikes Hit Saada Region | Houthi | Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/watch-yemeni-shopkeeper-unfazed-as-us-airstrikes-hit-saada-region-houthi-trump/): A viral CCTV video from March 16, 2025, shows a Yemeni shopkeeper calmly sitting amid US airstrikes in Yemen’s Saada region. As explosions occur nearby, he barely reacts, cradling his frightened son for reassurance. Saada, the birthplace of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, remains a primary target of US bombings. n18oc_crux
- [Trump Warns Iran of "Bad, Bad Things" If It Rejects Nuclear Deal With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/trump-warns-iran-of-bad-bad-things-if-it-rejects-nuclear-deal-with-us/): On March 28, US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if it rejected a nuclear deal. His threat followed Tehran’s response to his letter seeking an agreement. Trump hinted at military action, while Iran reiterated its refusal for direct talks amid Washington’s “maximum pressure campaign.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nepal appoint former Australian international Law as new coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nepal-appoint-former-australian-international-law-as-new-coach/): The former West Indies, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coach guided United States to the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8s.
- [Porn Star Bonnie Blue Reveals What Her ‘Proud’ Father Thinks Of Her Career: ‘Honestly… He Loves It’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/porn-star-bonnie-blue-reveals-what-her-proud-father-thinks-of-her-career-honestly-he-loves-it/): Bonnie Blue said that her dad doesn’t watch her OnlyFans videos but regularly follows the other content she creates on various social media platforms.
- [Denmark Slams Vance’s ‘Not Done Good Job In Greenland’ Jibe As Trump Vows To Take Over Arctic Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/denmark-slams-vances-not-done-good-job-in-greenland-jibe-as-trump-vows-to-take-over-arctic-island/): Denmark criticizes Vance’s remark on Greenland as Trump expresses interest in taking control of the Arctic island. n18oc_world n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODCUTION04:28 US-GREENLAND WAR OF WORDS INTENSIFIES
- [Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, Several Injured, Junta Seeks Global Aid Amid Rescue Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-tops-1000-several-injured-junta-seeks-global-aid-amid-rescue-ops/): A powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has claimed over 1,000 lives and left more than 2,000 injured, with the toll expected to rise, reports say. Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, in a televised speech on state broadcaster MRTV, confirmed the severity of the disaster. “I have requested international support for relief […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,129](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1129/): These are the key developments on day 1,129 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Myanmar Earthquake: India Provides Humanitarian Relief, Trump Vows Help As Casualties Cross 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-earthquake-india-provides-humanitarian-relief-trump-vows-help-as-casualties-cross-1000/): Over 1,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquakes that hit Myanmar on Friday. Humanitarian assistance has poured in from various countries, including India.
- [Nepal Investigates Deadly Clashes At Pro-Monarchy Rally, Over 100 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nepal-investigates-deadly-clashes-at-pro-monarchy-rally-over-100-arrested/): Nepal Pro-Monarchy Rally: Two people were killed on Friday and at least 112 injured, including 77 security officials, authorities said.
- [Delta Plane Nearly Collides With US Air Force Jet Near Washington Airport: Here's How Crash Was Averted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/delta-plane-nearly-collides-with-us-air-force-jet-near-washington-airport-heres-how-crash-was-averted/): There was “a loss of separation” between Delta flight 2983 and other aircraft, shortly after takeoff. Here’s what happened next
- [‘F**king Horrifying’: Man Makes Dramatic Escape From 40th Floor During Bangkok Earthquake | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/fking-horrifying-man-makes-dramatic-escape-from-40th-floor-during-bangkok-earthquake-video/): Like several others who posted videos of the scary moments, Scottish content creator Travis Leon Price posted his escape from the 40th floor of a skyscraper.
- [Four policemen, two suspected rebels killed in India-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/four-policemen-two-suspected-rebels-killed-in-india-administered-kashmir/): The deaths came in a gun battle in the forested area of the southern Jammu region.
- [Elon Musk Sounds Alarm Over Declining Global Birth Rates: 'Humanity Is Dying'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/elon-musk-sounds-alarm-over-declining-global-birth-rates-humanity-is-dying/): Citing the United States and South Korea as examples, Elon Musk said that efforts are being made to reverse the trend but those have failed so far.
- ['Gave You Visa To Study Not To..': US After Revoking Visa Of Turkish Student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/gave-you-visa-to-study-not-to-us-after-revoking-visa-of-turkish-student/): The remark from US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio came in response to an incident involving an international graduate student at Tufts University, who was taken into federal custody outside an off-campus apartment building.
- [Nurses Rush To Protect Babies As Earthquake Violently Shakes Hospital In China | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/nurses-rush-to-protect-babies-as-earthquake-violently-shakes-hospital-in-china-video/): China Earthquake: In the clip, two nurses are seen trying to hold tiny cribs during the violent shaking.
- [‘Water Spilling Out Of Infinity Pool; Malls Evacuated’: Indian Tourists Recall Bangkok Earthquake Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/water-spilling-out-of-infinity-pool-malls-evacuated-indian-tourists-recall-bangkok-earthquake-horror/): Indian tourists who form a large chink of tourists in Thailand, started to return to home as soon as the deadly effects of the quake were felt in the country.
- [Woman Delivers Baby On Bangkok Street After Hospital Evacuates Amid Quake Tremors: Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/woman-delivers-baby-on-bangkok-street-after-hospital-evacuates-amid-quake-tremors-video/): The woman delivered the baby on a stretcher with the help of hospital staff after the earthquake led to a forced evacuation.
- [US wants to make Philippines “a proxy” in US-China confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/us-wants-to-make-philippines-a-proxy-in-us-china-confrontation/): Victor Gao says Pete Hegseth is trying to stir up a confrontation between China and the US, using the Philippines.
- [Trump Unveils Plan For Tax Deduction On Car Loan Interest For US-Made Vehicles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/trump-unveils-plan-for-tax-deduction-on-car-loan-interest-for-us-made-vehicles/): This innovative approach aims to boost the domestic auto industry and make car ownership more affordable for middle-class families.
- [Four Afghan girl guitarists escaped the Taliban. Will they be forced back?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/four-afghan-girl-guitarists-escaped-the-taliban-will-they-be-forced-back/): Yasemin, Zakia, Shukriya and Uzra, just 7, fled Afghanistan. A Trump order and Pakistan could send them back.
- [‘How Many Kids Did You Molest With Epstein?': Canadian PM Carney Shocked By Heckler's Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/how-many-kids-did-you-molest-with-epstein-canadian-pm-carney-shocked-by-hecklers-question/): The comment comes in response to recently shared photos that appear to show Carney with Epstein’s longtime accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
- [Houston University Reacts To Indian-American Student's ‘Hinduphobic’ Course Charge: ‘Academic Terms Can…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/houston-university-reacts-to-indian-american-students-hinduphobic-course-charge-academic-terms-can/): An Indian-American student had alleged that the content of a course was “Hinduphobic” and distorted “India’s political landscape”. Houston University has reacted to his charge.
- [Shaking Building, Overflowing Pool: Video Captures Horror Of Korean Family During Myanmar Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/shaking-building-overflowing-pool-video-captures-horror-of-korean-family-during-myanmar-earthquake/): Myanmar Earthquake: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at midday, with the epicentre near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city.
- [Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-death-toll-passes-700/): Myanmar’s military rulers say at least 694 people killed following earthquake that also killed 10 people in Thailand.
- [India Sends 15 Tonnes Of Relief Material To Quake-Hit Myanmar After PM Modi Vows Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/india-sends-15-tonnes-of-relief-material-to-quake-hit-myanmar-after-pm-modi-vows-assistance/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is ready to offer “all possible assistance” to quake-hit Myanmar and asked the authorities to be on standby.
- [India US Relations | US President Donald Trump Praises PM Narendra Modi | Trump Tariffs | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/india-us-relations-us-president-donald-trump-praises-pm-narendra-modi-trump-tariffs-news18/): | US President Donald Trump praises PM Narendra Modi, calls him a great friend and a very smart man n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Expresses His Willingness To Make Deals On Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/trump-expresses-his-willingness-to-make-deals-on-tariffs/): Trump told reporters that countries, including Britain, had approached the United States to try to cut deals and avert the reciprocal tariffs.
- [US Judge Extends Block On Trump's Deportation Of Venezuelan Gang Members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/us-judge-extends-block-on-trumps-deportation-of-venezuelan-gang-members/): U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s temporary restraining order will put Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act on hold until April 12 while litigation plays out.
- [India Taking Diplomatic Action Over Hindu Temples Being Defaced With Anti-India Graffiti In US: MoS MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/india-taking-diplomatic-action-over-hindu-temples-being-defaced-with-anti-india-graffiti-in-us-mos-mea/): In a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha, Singh confirmed that such incidents have occurred and have been taken up with the US government through diplomatic channels.
- [Elon Musk's xAI Buys Social Media Platform 'X' For $33 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/elon-musks-xai-buys-social-media-platform-x-for-33-billion/): The all-stock deal announced on Friday combines two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, which also include automaker Tesla and SpaceX, and potentially eases Musk’s ability to train his AI model known as Grok.
- [Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Trump Vows To Assist Myanmar As Naypyidaw Seeks Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/myanmar-earthquake-live-updates-trump-vows-to-assist-myanmar-as-naypyidaw-seeks-foreign-aid/): Two powerful earthquakes struck Myanmar and Thailand, taking down buildings and bridges, while also claiming several lives and leaving hundreds injured on Friday.
- [Judge blocks Trump effort to shutter Consumer Financial Protection Bureau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/29/judge-blocks-trump-effort-to-shutter-consumer-financial-protection-bureau/): The injunction is a setback for Trump, who has sought to streamline the federal government through cuts and layoffs.
- [Real Madrid vs Leganes – LaLiga: Team news, kickoff, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/real-madrid-vs-leganes-laliga-team-news-kickoff-how-to-follow-stream/): A turbulent week off the field sees Real Madrid return to LaLiga action against Leganes after the international break.
- [With Messi watching at Miami Open, Djokovic reaches 100th final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/with-messi-watching-at-miami-open-djokovic-reaches-100th-final/): The six-time winner beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to reach his first Miami Open final since 2019.
- [How the ‘war on terror’ paved the way for student deportations in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/how-the-war-on-terror-paved-the-way-for-student-deportations-in-the-us/): Experts say there are parallels between attempts to expel pro-Palestinian student protesters and Bush-era deportations.
- [Brazil fire coach Dorival after Argentina hammering in World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/brazil-fire-coach-dorival-after-argentina-hammering-in-world-cup-qualifier/): Dorival was only appointed 14 months ago, but a 4-1 defeat against rivals Argentina proved to be his last game.
- [Trump administration seeks Congress approval for USAID reorganisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-administration-seeks-congress-approval-for-usaid-reorganisation/): The US State Department has also announced staff cuts as it seeks to dismantle the aid agency and absorb its functions.
- [What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/what-caused-the-powerful-myanmar-and-thailand-earthquake/): Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.
- [Is South Sudan heading to another civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/is-south-sudan-heading-to-another-civil-war/): Tension is rising in South Sudan after the vice president is put under house arrest.
- ['First Big Scandal Of Second Term...' Are Trump & Co. Struggling To Spin The Signal Group Chat Leak?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/first-big-scandal-of-second-term-are-trump-co-struggling-to-spin-the-signal-group-chat-leak/): President Donald Trump has decried concerns over the transmission of military plans on the messaging app Signal as a “witch hunt”. He sought to deny the seriousness of the leak in which his top national security officials seem to have tied themselves up in knots. Trump has insisted that no classified information was shared among […]
- [Trump says Greenland takeover needed for ‘world peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-says-greenland-takeover-needed-for-world-peace/): US president’s comment comes as Vice President Vance and his wife visit US military base on the Danish territory.
- [Judge in Mahmoud Khalil deportation case delays decision on release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/judge-in-mahmoud-khalil-deportation-case-delays-decision-on-release/): A US judge declined to decide whether pro-Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil should be released on bail.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy cautious on new US minerals deal proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-cautious-on-new-us-minerals-deal-proposal/): Kyiv to assess US proposal on rare earths, noting major differences from earlier framework shared in bilateral talks.
- [‘Denmark hasn’t done a good job’ says US VP during Greenland trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/denmark-hasnt-done-a-good-job-says-us-vp-during-greenland-trip/): US Vice President JD Vance addressed US troops after he landed in Greenland, accusing Denmark for not doing a ‘good job’
- ["The President Is Very Interested..." JD And Usha Vance Bring Trump's 'Clear' Message To Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/the-president-is-very-interested-jd-and-usha-vance-bring-trumps-clear-message-to-greenland/): US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance arrived in Greenland, for a scaled back tour of the island, after the governments of Greenland and Denmark pointed out the lack of invitation. They visited the US Pituffik Space Base on Greenland’s north-western coast. “The president is really interested in Arctic security,” Vance told […]
- [Pikachu Seen Fleeing From Police During Turkey Protests Against Arrest Of Erdogan Rival Imamoglu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pikachu-seen-fleeing-from-police-during-turkey-protests-against-arrest-of-erdogan-rival-imamoglu/): A familiar figure was spotted during mass protests against the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul. A demonstrator in a Pikachu costume joined thousands who took to the streets to express outrage over the Turkey jailing President Erdogan’s biggest political rival. The Pokemon-themed protester was seen fleeing when police officers and water cannons rushed in […]
- [Myanmar Earthquake: India Prepares To Send Relief Supplies After Junta Chief Seeks Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-india-prepares-to-send-relief-supplies-after-junta-chief-seeks-help/): PM Modi expressed India’s readiness to help, offering support to both Myanmar and Thailand, which were hit by the powerful earthquake on Friday
- ['PM Modi Is A Smart Man, Great Friend': Trump Hopes India-US Tariff Talks Will Work Out 'Very Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/pm-modi-is-a-smart-man-great-friend-trump-hopes-india-us-tariff-talks-will-work-out-very-well/): PM Modi met Trump in the White House last month, during which Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs and criticised India’s high tariffs. However, the meetings between the two leaders went well.
- [Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/israel-bombs-beirut-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/): The Israeli military destroyed a building in a residential area of southern Beirut on Friday.
- [Osasuna file appeal over Barcelona fielding Inigo Martinez in LaLiga match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/osasuna-file-appeal-over-barcelona-fielding-inigo-martinez-in-laliga-match/): Martinez was absent from Spain’s internationals, leading Osasuna to insist he should have sat out LaLiga encounter.
- [Two Killed, Including Journalist, In Violent Pro-Monarchy Rally Clash In Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/two-killed-including-journalist-in-violent-pro-monarchy-rally-clash-in-kathmandu/): The journalist who was killed died when a house he was in was set on fire. One of the deceased was also a protester
- [Trump Asks Stefanik To Withdraw From UN Ambassador Contention Over Razor-Thin House Majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-asks-stefanik-to-withdraw-from-un-ambassador-contention-over-razor-thin-house-majority/): President Donald Trump announced that he asked Elise Stefanik, to bow out of contention to be US’ ambassador to the United Nations. He cited the House GOP’s slim majority, writing on Truth Social, “I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT […]
- [Myanmar Earthquake: 153 Killed, 800 Injured As Tremors Wreak Havoc In Naypyidaw, Bangkok | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/myanmar-earthquake-153-killed-800-injured-as-tremors-wreak-havoc-in-naypyidaw-bangkok-top-points/): Two powerful earthquakes in Myanmar’s Mandalay devastated the country, flattening buildings and roads in the war-torn country. The earthquake also triggered the collapse of a skyscraper in Bangkok.
- [French Embassy Joins Studio Ghibli Craze, Shares Animated Avatars Of PM Modi And Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/french-embassy-joins-studio-ghibli-craze-shares-animated-avatars-of-pm-modi-and-macron/): The new ChatGPT feature has taken the internet by storm, with memes, fan art, and even famous historical figures being reimagined in the Ghibli universe
- [Trump asks US Supreme Court to lift ban on deportations under wartime law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/28/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-lift-ban-on-deportations-under-wartime-law/): US president appeals to Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ban on his use of an obscure wartime law.
- [‘Anyone Who Can Bear Arms’: Hamas Urges Global Armed Resistance To Halt Trump’s Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/anyone-who-can-bear-arms-hamas-urges-global-armed-resistance-to-halt-trumps-gaza-plan/): Amid Netanyahu’s push for Gaza’s ‘voluntary migration,’ Hamas demanded global armed action from supporters while rejecting Trump’s controversial relocation strategy.
- [Your Private Dating App Photos May Have Been Leaked Online, Here’s What You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/your-private-dating-app-photos-may-have-been-leaked-online-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): Researchers have uncovered a staggering 1.5 million photos from niche dating apps, including explicit content, openly stored online without any password protection, making them an easy target for hackers and extortionists
- [‘Flattened, Ruined…’ Satellite View Of Myanmar Earthquake Show Widespread Destruction | Mandalay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/flattened-ruined-satellite-view-of-myanmar-earthquake-show-widespread-destruction-mandalay/): New satellite images reveal the true scale of devastation in Myanmar after a massive 7.7 quake. Over 1,600 are dead, with homes flattened, roads destroyed, and a key bridge and air control tower in ruins. At least 139 others are missing as aftershocks continue.Watch the dramatic before-and-after visuals and the growing crisis as Myanmar battles […]
- ['You'll Get A New Wife, Better Kids': Freed Israeli Hostage Who Lost Family Recalls Hamas Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/youll-get-a-new-wife-better-kids-freed-israeli-hostage-who-lost-family-recalls-hamas-horror/): Yarden Bibas, a freed Israeli hostage, revealed that his Hamas captors taunted him about his family’s fate, only for him to later learn his wife and two young children were killed in captivity.
- [Free Hotel Upgrades To VIP Access: Ex-Playboy Model Shares Perks After Spending $51K On Cosmetic Surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/free-hotel-upgrades-to-vip-access-ex-playboy-model-shares-perks-after-spending-51k-on-cosmetic-surgery/): Ravena Hanniely has undergone several surgeries, including rhinoplasty, a breast augmentation, and facial harmony surgery, to achieve her desired look
- [Setback To French Far-Right Leader Le Pen As She Gets Convicted For Embezzlement Ahead Of 2027 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/setback-to-french-far-right-leader-le-pen-as-she-gets-convicted-for-embezzlement-ahead-of-2027-polls/): Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement of public funds, jeopardizing her 2027 presidential hopes. Prosecutors seek a five-year jail term and ban from public office. Le Pen denies wrongdoing.
- [‘Future Looks Bright For Pak-Bangladesh Ties’: Shehbaz Sharif Dials Yunus, Invites Him To Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/future-looks-bright-for-pak-bangladesh-ties-shehbaz-sharif-dials-yunus-invites-him-to-islamabad/): Shehbaz Sharif dialled Muhammad Yunus and reaffirmed “shared commitment” to strengthen relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- [Musk hands $1m cheques to voters in Wisconsin judicial race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/musk-hands-1m-cheques-to-voters-in-wisconsin-judicial-race/): Race for Supreme Court seat most expensive in US history as billionaire pushes to prevent challenges to Trump’s agenda.
- [‘This is our home’: D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/this-is-our-home-d-day-for-afghans-facing-pakistan-deportation/): Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1.
- [French court finds far-right leader Le Pen guilty of embezzlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/french-court-finds-far-right-leader-le-pen-guilty-of-embezzlement/): Prosecution demands for Marine Le Pen to be barred from office threaten to derail her bid for the presidency in 2027.
- [Iran’s ‘Missile Cities’ On Alert Amid Trump’s Bombing Threat As Pezeshkian Rejects Direct US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/irans-missile-cities-on-alert-amid-trumps-bombing-threat-as-pezeshkian-rejects-direct-us-talks/): Iran’s missile cities are on high alert following President Trump’s bombing threats, as Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects direct talks with the US. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION02:16 IRAN REJECTS DIRECT TALKS WITH US06:52 ‘NEED FOR REGIONAL COORDINATION TO COMBAT ENEMIES’07:25 IRAN STRESSES CONFIDENTIALITY IN US TALKS
- [Saudi Arabia To Join Abraham Accords? Trump Plans Riyadh Trip As First Foreign Visit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/saudi-arabia-to-join-abraham-accords-trump-plans-riyadh-trip-as-first-foreign-visit-report/): Donald Trump is planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid May as his first foreign visit in the second term, according to a report.
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Before-And-After Satellite Images Show Widespread Destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/myanmar-earthquake-before-and-after-satellite-images-show-widespread-destruction/): Rescuers search for survivors after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths. The quake damaged buildings and bridges, including the Mahamuni Pagoda and Inwa Bridge.
- [Myanmar Mosque Tragedy: Over 700 Worshippers Killed When Earthquake Struck During Friday Prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/myanmar-mosque-tragedy-over-700-worshippers-killed-when-earthquake-struck-during-friday-prayers/): The 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit at midday Friday, causing widespread damage, including in the capital Naypitaw and the second largest city, Mandalay.
- [Indian Intelligence Agencies Raise Alarm Over Nepal’s Demographic Shift | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/indian-intelligence-agencies-raise-alarm-over-nepals-demographic-shift-exclusive/): The change in population has expanded terror routes into India, with ISI utilising Nepal to fund terrorism in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, with cash transfers via local youth
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Trapped For More Than Two Days, Woman Rescued From Rubble | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/myanmar-earthquake-trapped-for-more-than-two-days-woman-rescued-from-rubble-watch/): Mandalay is near the epicentre of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday that wreaked mass devastation in Myanmar and damage in neighbouring Thailand
- [Female Influencer Arrested For Raping Dog, Caught After She Posted Sex Videos On Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/female-influencer-arrested-for-raping-dog-caught-after-she-posted-sex-videos-on-instagram/): Florida influencer Logan Guminski, 27, was arrested for filming sexual acts with her dog and posting them on Instagram. She was charged with two felonies and released on a $10,000 bond.
- [Why are so many Americans applying for second passports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/why-are-so-many-americans-applying-for-second-passports/): Political and economic uncertainty as well as fear of Trump orders are driving Americans to seek other citizenships.
- [Vested Political Interests In Nepal Creating Anti-India Sentiment, Dahal, Oli Aligning With China: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/vested-political-interests-in-nepal-creating-anti-india-sentiment-dahal-oli-aligning-with-china-sources-exclusive/): Intelligence source say Chinese interference in Nepal has reached the point where they attempted to merge the CPN-UML and CPM-MC parties to strengthen Chinese influence.
- [New York Doctor Fired After Her 'Long Live Hamas, Hezbollah' Social Media Post Creates Stir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/new-york-doctor-fired-after-her-long-live-hamas-hezbollah-social-media-post-creates-stir/): A New York doctor was fired after her social media posts, praising Hamas and denying reports of sexual violence during the October 7 attack on Israel, gave way to a controversy.
- [Marc Marquez crashes out as Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/marc-marquez-crashes-out-as-francesco-bagnaia-wins-americas-motogp/): Bagnaia triumphs in a chaotic Americas GP after six-time MotoGP world champ Marquez slid out while leading the race.
- [As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia wants to harness an AI revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/as-the-us-and-china-lock-horns-malaysia-wants-to-harness-an-ai-revolution/): The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1131/): These are the key events on day 1,131 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Russia Ukraine Ceasefire | Trump Says He Is 'Pissed Off' At Putin's Remarks On Zelenskyy | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/russia-ukraine-ceasefire-trump-says-he-is-pissed-off-at-putins-remarks-on-zelenskyy-news18/): Trump Says He Is ‘Pissed Off’ At Putin’s Remarks On Zelenskyy, Threatens Additional Tariffs On Russian Oil. US President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” and “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid efforts to halt the three-year war and threatened additional tariffs on Russian oil. […]
- [Myanmar Earthquake | NDRF Team Begins Rescue Operations At The 'U Hla Thein' Monastery | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/myanmar-earthquake-ndrf-team-begins-rescue-operations-at-the-u-hla-thein-monastery-news18/): NDRF team has begun rescue operations at the ‘U hla thein’ monastery where around 170 monks are still stuck. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [5 Chinese Men Arrested In Bangkok For Trying To ‘Remove’ Critical Documents From Quake-Hit Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/5-chinese-men-arrested-in-bangkok-for-trying-to-remove-critical-documents-from-quake-hit-site/): The five Chinese nationals allegedly entered the restricted zone in the building that collapsed due to earthquake last week, according to reports.
- [Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target ‘all countries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/trump-says-reciprocal-tariffs-will-target-all-countries/): US president’s remarks dampen hopes that tariffs would target only certain countries.
- [Djokovic loses to Mensik in Miami Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/djokovic-loses-to-mensik-in-miami-open-final/): Jakub Mensik causes one of the biggest upsets of 2025, defeating former world number one Novak Djokovic in Florida.
- [Turkey's Erdogan Calls For Destruction Of Israel In Eid Prayer As Domestic Tension Soars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/turkeys-erdogan-calls-for-destruction-of-israel-in-eid-prayer-as-domestic-tension-soars/): Referring to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists and Gaza civilians who were killed and wounded since the outbreak of the Israel- Hamas War, Erdogan wished  “mercy upon the martyrs” and a “speedy recovery to the veterans.”
- ['I Am Not Joking': Trump Hints At Considering Ways To Serve Third Term As President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/i-am-not-joking-trump-hints-at-considering-ways-to-serve-third-term-as-president/): The 22nd Amendment, which was added to the Constitution in 1951 after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times in a row, says, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice”.
- [Trump Warns Of 'Big, Big Problems' For Ukraine If Zelenskyy Backs Out Of Minerals Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/trump-warns-of-big-big-problems-for-ukraine-if-zelenskyy-backs-out-of-minerals-deal/): Trump addressed Zelenskyy’s ambitions to join NATO, stating that he would never be accepted into the alliance
- [‘Say Hi To George Soros For Me’: Elon Musk Claps Back At Protester During Townhall Speech | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/say-hi-to-george-soros-for-me-elon-musk-claps-back-at-protester-during-townhall-speech-video/): Elon Musk was interrupted by a protester during his speech at Wisconsin Town Hall event, prompting him to take a potshot at George Soros — of whom he has long been a critique.
- [Musk Runs On Stage Wearing A Cheesehead Hat, Then Signs And Throws It To The Crowd | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/musk-runs-on-stage-wearing-a-cheesehead-hat-then-signs-and-throws-it-to-the-crowd-watch/): Elon took the stage in Green Bay ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and highlighted the importance of the judicial race, into which he has invested over USD 20 million.
- ['They Ripped Us Off': Donald Trump Renews Reciprocal Tariff Warning As April 2 Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/they-ripped-us-off-donald-trump-renews-reciprocal-tariff-warning-as-april-2-deadline-nears/): Donald Trump announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on all nations, expanding beyond the initial focus on 10–15 countries with trade imbalances.
- [Iran Prepares Launch-Ready Missiles For Potential Response After Trump's 'Bombing' Threat: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/iran-prepares-launch-ready-missiles-for-potential-response-after-trumps-bombing-threat-report/): Iran has readied launch-ready missiles in underground facilities designed to withstand airstrikes, following Trump’s threats of bombing and additional tariffs, a report has claimed.
- [Israeli air attacks kill dozens in Gaza as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/israeli-air-attacks-kill-dozens-in-gaza-as-palestinians-mark-eid-al-fitr/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeats a demand for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza.
- [Trump insists he is ‘not joking’ about seeking a third term as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-insists-he-is-not-joking-about-seeking-a-third-term-as-president/): US President Donald Trump hints at exploring paths to a third term despite constitutional limits.
- [What’s happening to US-European relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/whats-happening-to-us-european-relations/): There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-angry-with-putin-and-threatens-tariffs-on-russian-oil-over-ukraine/): Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urges Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff.
- [‘The US won’t get that’: Greenland rejects Trump’s claim over the territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/the-us-wont-get-that-greenland-rejects-trumps-claim-over-the-territory/): Greenlandic PM responds to Trump’s claims over Greenland, asserting that the territory will decide its own future.
- [Can Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's $500 Million Wedding Sink Venice? Here's What The Mayor Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/can-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchezs-500-million-wedding-sink-venice-heres-what-the-mayor-says/): Bezos and Sanchez’s lavish wedding has been the topic of intense scrutiny as the couple is reportedly getting married on a mega yacht worth $500 million.
- [German Startup's Space Rocket Explodes 40 Seconds After Takeoff From Norway | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/german-startups-space-rocket-explodes-40-seconds-after-takeoff-from-norway-watch/): Isar Aerospace’s uncrewed Spectrum rocket was billed as the first attempt at an orbital flight to originate from Europe amid a global space race.
- [Trump ‘Very Angry, Pissed Off' With Putin, Sinking Russia's Moskva Ship “Surprised, Panicked” Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-very-angry-pissed-off-with-putin-sinking-russias-moskva-ship-surprised-panicked-biden/): US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “very angry, pissed off” with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reportedNBC’s Kristen Welker said Trump had called her to express his anger over Putin questioning Ukrainian President Zelensky’s future as a leaderWelker claimed Trump told her “I was very angry, pissed off” when Putin started making comments […]
- [Barcelona sweep past Girona to restore LaLiga lead over Real Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/barcelona-sweep-past-girona-to-restore-laliga-lead-over-real-madrid/): Barcelona restore their three-point advantage over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga with a 4-1 home win against Girona.
- [US Woos "Warrior" Japan to Counter China, Vows "Deterrence" as Taiwan Gets First F-16 Viper Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/us-woos-warrior-japan-to-counter-china-vows-deterrence-as-taiwan-gets-first-f-16-viper-jet/): The US Defence Secretary promised “robust, ready and credible deterrence” across the Taiwan Strait while calling China “aggressive and coercive”Hegseth said the US and Japan share a “warrior ethos” in tackling Chinese aggression across the Taiwan StraitMeanwhile, Taiwan received its first F-16C/D fighter jet under an $8 billion arms deal, with American defence giant Lockheed […]
- [Trump Says He Is 'Pissed Off' At Putin's Remarks On Zelenskyy, Threatens Additional Tariffs On Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-says-he-is-pissed-off-at-putins-remarks-on-zelenskyy-threatens-additional-tariffs-on-russian-oil/): Trump responded with anger on Vladimir Putin’s remarks questioning Zelenskyy’s credibility and calling for fresh elections in Ukraine, as the US pushes for a speedy end to the war.
- [Israel’s PM Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/israels-pm-netanyahu-to-visit-hungary-despite-icc-arrest-warrant/): Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not enforce the arrest warrant, issued for war crimes in Gaza.
- [Trump Vows 'Bombing Like Never Before' If Iran Fails To Make Nuclear Deal, May Impose 'Secondary' Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-vows-bombing-like-never-before-if-iran-fails-to-make-nuclear-deal-may-impose-secondary-tariffs/): His remarks came after Iran rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from Trump, who had called for renewed nuclear negotiations.
- [Iran rejects direct nuclear talks with Trump, open to indirect negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/iran-rejects-direct-nuclear-talks-with-trump-open-to-indirect-negotiations/): US president threatens Iran with bombings if Tehran does not come to a nuclear agreement with Washington.
- [Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv, east Ukraine kill two and injure dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/russian-drone-attacks-on-kharkiv-east-ukraine-kill-two-and-injure-dozens/): Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of war crimes after drones attack Kharkiv, leaving many wounded, including children.
- [Two More Indian Navy Ships Sail For Quake-Hit Myanmar With Disaster Relief Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/two-more-indian-navy-ships-sail-for-quake-hit-myanmar-with-disaster-relief-supplies/): India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to help Myanmar, which was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, leaving more than 1,700 people dead and 3,400 injured.
- ["Surrender or..." Netanyahu Threatens Hamas as Israel Submits Counterproposal to Mediators on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/surrender-or-netanyahu-threatens-hamas-as-israel-submits-counterproposal-to-mediators-on-gaza/): Netanyahu threatens Hamas with dire consequences as Israel submits a counterproposal to mediators regarding Gaza. :00 INTRODUCTION03:10 NETANYAHU URGES HAMAS TO LAY DOWN ARMS6:13 IDF LOCATES SOME REMAINS OF MURDERED HOSTAGE MENY GODARD07:12 NINE RED CRESCENT WORKERS ‘MISSING’ AFTER IDF FIRE AT AMBULANCESn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Near Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-1-strikes-near-tonga-tsunami-warning-issued/): A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.
- ['Coyote, Roadrunner’ Trump’s Answer To Houthi Drones? US Warships To Get ‘Reusable’ UAV Destroyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/coyote-roadrunner-trumps-answer-to-houthi-drones-us-warships-to-get-reusable-uav-destroyers/): The US will arm its Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier – USS Gerald R Ford, with new counter-drone interceptors, reported The War Zone The two new drone destroyers reportedly include Raytheon’s Coyote Block 2 and Anduril’s Roadrunner-MThis reported upgrade comes as the US boosts its warship deployment in the Middle East amid an ongoing conflict […]
- [Sudan’s RSF confirms retreat from Khartoum, eyes ‘stronger’ return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/sudans-rsf-confirms-retreat-from-khartoum-eyes-stronger-return/): RSF head Hemedti calls withdrawal from capital a tactical move, while pledging to return ‘more powerful’.
- [Tesla Takedown’ protesters hope Elon Musk boycott will force DOGE rethink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/tesla-takedown-protesters-hope-elon-musk-boycott-will-force-doge-rethink/): Anti-Elon Musk protesters have demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla dealerships across the US.
- [Smell of death ‘fills the air’ near epicentre of Myanmar earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/smell-of-death-fills-the-air-near-epicentre-of-myanmar-earthquake/): Bodies trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Sagaing and Mandalay cities are decomposing in Myanmar’s heat.
- [I have finally understood the true meaning of Land Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/i-have-finally-understood-the-true-meaning-of-land-day/): My family has lived in Shujayea for centuries. Now we face the very real threat of losing our inherited land.
- [Aftershocks complicate Myanmar rescue efforts after quake toll tops 1,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/aftershocks-complicate-myanmar-rescue-efforts-after-quake-toll-tops-1700/): Aftershocks are making it harder to rescue people in Myanmar, two days after one of its worst earthquakes.
- [ChatGPT Down For Several Users Amid Millions Of Studio Ghibli Image Requests On OpenAI Platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/chatgpt-down-for-several-users-amid-millions-of-studio-ghibli-image-requests-on-openai-platform/): The Studio Ghibli image-generator feature in ChatGPT has taken social media by storm, overwhelming ChatGPT servers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the feature was leaving his teams with no time to rest.
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Stench of Corpses Permeates Mandalay, Naypyidaw as Death Toll Surpasses 1,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-earthquake-stench-of-corpses-permeates-mandalay-naypyidaw-as-death-toll-surpasses-1700/): Relief efforts have been hampered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of operating in a country in the midst of a civil war.
- [Lionel Messi scores in MLS return as Inter Miami edge Philadelphia Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/lionel-messi-scores-in-mls-return-as-inter-miami-edge-philadelphia-union/): The Argentine star made an immediate mark upon his return to his club side, scoring the game-winning goal.
- [Israel says missile intercepted from Yemen as US targets Houthi sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/israel-says-missile-intercepted-from-yemen-as-us-targets-houthi-sites/): Israeli military says it intercepted a missile after it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country.
- [Iran police disperse pro-hijab protest amid security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/iran-police-disperse-pro-hijab-protest-amid-security-concerns/): Hundreds of police officers reportedly descended on pro-establishment demonstrators camped outside the parliament.
- [UAE ‘Readies’ Airstrip Off Yemen To Aid US Attacks? Houthis Vow To Answer ‘Reckless Collaboration’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/uae-readies-airstrip-off-yemen-to-aid-us-attacks-houthis-vow-to-answer-reckless-collaboration/): The UAE is reportedly preparing an airstrip off Yemen to support U.S. attacks, with the Houthis vowing retaliation for the “reckless collaboration.” :00 INTRODUCTION03:52 ‘MYSTERIOUS AIRSTRIP OFF YEMEN READY’06:13 HOUTHI OFFICIAL BEHIND HEBREW ‘ANTI-ISRAEL’ POSTS BACK? n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Chinese Firm Under Fire After 30-Storey Bangkok Skyscraper Collapses In Myanmar Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/chinese-firm-under-fire-after-30-storey-bangkok-skyscraper-collapses-in-myanmar-earthquake/): At least 17 people were killed in the Bangkok building collapse, with 32 injured and 83 still missing. No other skyscrapers collapsed in Bangkok, fuelling concerns over poor construction.
- [Iran Rejects Direct Negotiations With US In Response To Trump's Letter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/iran-rejects-direct-negotiations-with-us-in-response-to-trumps-letter/): The remarks from President Masoud Pezeshkian represented the first official acknowledgment of how Iran responded to Trump’s letter.
- [Myanmar's Junta Carries Out Air Strikes Against Rebels Days After Deadly Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmars-junta-carries-out-air-strikes-against-rebels-days-after-deadly-disaster/): The Myanmar military has increasingly turned to air strikes as it struggles to gain the upper hand against a complex array of anti-coup fighters and ethnic minority armed groups in the civil war.
- [Foreign aid rushed to quake-hit Myanmar as more than 1,600 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/foreign-aid-rushed-to-quake-hit-myanmar-as-more-than-1600-killed/): Rescue teams and supplies arrive to help the impoverished country cope with the deadly earthquake.
- [‘Eid of Sadness’: Gaza marks festival amid Israeli bombings, lack of food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/eid-of-sadness-gaza-marks-festival-amid-israeli-bombings-lack-of-food/): At least 20 people, mostly women and children, killed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr amid a huge food crisis.
- [Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/is-lebanons-new-central-bank-governor-another-riad-salameh/): Lebanon has a new central bank governor. But critics say he’s too close to traditional powers who created the crisis.
- [Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-earthquake-kills-over-1600-and-leaves-countless-buried/): The magnitude 7.7 quake that struck central Myanmar has destroyed thousands of homes.
- [Palestine Red Crescent says missing Gaza crew either dead or detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/palestine-red-crescent-says-missing-gaza-crew-either-dead-or-detained/): Since last week, nine Red Crescent crew members have been missing after they came under Israeli fire in Rafah.
- [Hezbollah Will Resort To ‘Alternatives’ If Israel ‘Escalates’, Warns Naim Qassem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/hezbollah-will-resort-to-alternatives-if-israel-escalates-warns-naim-qassem/): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned against continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, threatening “alternatives” if the government failed to enforce a truce. His statement followed Israel’s first Beirut strike since November, after alleged rocket fire from Lebanon. Hezbollah denied involvement, but tensions remain high as the conflict escalates. n18oc_crux
- [Hamas Leaders 'Will Be Allowed To Leave' Gaza If They Lay Down Arms: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/hamas-leaders-will-be-allowed-to-leave-gaza-if-they-lay-down-arms-netanyahu/): Post Content
- [From beats to ballots: What political rap lyrics tell us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/from-beats-to-ballots-what-political-rap-lyrics-tell-us/): Hip-hop’s political evolution: From coded resistance to modern social commentary amplifying unheard voices.
- [Pakistan Makes Rare Confession Of Killing 10 Civilians During Anti-Militant Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/pakistan-makes-rare-confession-of-killing-10-civilians-during-anti-militant-operation/): Provincial government spokesman Muhammad Ali Saif said reports suggested that the location was being used as a hiding place and transit point for terrorists.
- [Woman Rescued Alive From Collapsed Mandalay Building After Myanmar Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/woman-rescued-alive-from-collapsed-mandalay-building-after-myanmar-earthquake/): Rescuers saved Phyu Lay Khaing 30 hours after Myanmar’s 7.7 earthquake devastated Mandalay. Applause erupted as she was pulled from the rubble, embraced by her relieved husband, Ye Aung. The quake destroyed buildings, bridges, and roads, leaving Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, severely damaged as rescue efforts continue. n18oc_crux
- ['Team Needs Sleep...Chill': Sam Altman Reacts To Flurry Of Ghibli-Style Image Requests On ChatGPT](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/team-needs-sleep-chill-sam-altman-reacts-to-flurry-of-ghibli-style-image-requests-on-chatgpt/): Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation powerhouse famous for creating breathtakingly beautiful and emotionally resonant films.
- [Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/japan-us-share-warrior-ethos-to-deter-china-says-pentagons-hegseth/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Japan is an ‘indispensable partner’ against Beijing in the Asia Pacific.
- [Moreno defeats Erceg at UFC Mexico City Fight Night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/moreno-defeats-erceg-at-ufc-mexico-city-fight-night/): Brandon Moreno defeats Steve Erceg by unanimous decision in their flyweight title eliminator bout in Mexico City.
- [US F-1 Visa Revoked: Why International Students Are Being Asked To Self-Deport?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/us-f-1-visa-revoked-why-international-students-are-being-asked-to-self-deport/): Even students who shared, liked, or commented on “anti-national” social media posts have come under scrutiny, prompting concerns over the limits of free expression for foreign students in the US.
- [Myanmar Quake Death Toll Soars Past 1,600, Geologist Warns ‘Worst Not Over’, Aftershocks ‘May Last…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-quake-death-toll-soars-past-1600-geologist-warns-worst-not-over-aftershocks-may-last/): The massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 unleashed a force equivalent to hundreds of nuclear bombs, according to geologists, as the death toll continues to rise and tremors ripple across the region. “The force that a quake like this releases is about 334 atomic bombs,” geologist Jess Phoenix told CNN. Watch for […]
- [Myanmar Earthquake: Video Shows Water Splashing Over Pool's Edge As High-Rise Building Shakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-earthquake-video-shows-water-splashing-over-pools-edge-as-high-rise-building-shakes/): One of the videos going viral online captured the moment when the quake hit Myanmar. The clip shows a man and a woman floating in the pool of a high-rise building. As the tremors were felt, the pool water started splashing out, sending streams of water off the rooftop.
- [Iran ‘To Strike’ UK’s Diego Garcia ‘With Missiles, Drones’ If Trump Uses Island To Hit Tehran Nukes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/iran-to-strike-uks-diego-garcia-with-missiles-drones-if-trump-uses-island-to-hit-tehran-nukes/): Iran has threatened to strike the UK’s Diego Garcia with missiles and drones if Trump uses the island to target Tehran’s nuclear facilities. n18oc_crux00:00 INTRODUCTION05:12 WHAT DOES ‘IRAN’S LETTER TO TRUMP’ SAY?06:32 IRAN TO STAGE ‘OPERATION TRUE PROMISE III’
- [Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinians visiting graves during Eid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/israeli-forces-fire-tear-gas-at-palestinians-visiting-graves-during-eid/): Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinians visiting the graves of loved ones in the Jenin refugee camp on Eid.
- [Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro faces prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-faces-prison/): Brazil’s​​ Supreme Federal Court panel rules the former president must stand trial for an alleged coup attempt in 2022.
- [Space cowboys: The maverick pioneers of galactic travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/space-cowboys-the-maverick-pioneers-of-galactic-travel/): Elon Musk’s SpaceX dominates the news these days, but a host of oddballs involved in space exploration came before him.
- [Video: Syria forms new transitional government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/video-syria-forms-new-transitional-government/): Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has formed a new transitional government.
- [Mapping how Israel’s land grabs are reshaping the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/mapping-how-israels-land-grabs-are-reshaping-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israel’s assault in Jenin and Tulkarem seeks to suppress resistance and tighten control amid a demographic crisis.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,130](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1130/): These are the key events on day 1,130 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Syrian president unveils transitional government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/syrian-president-unveils-transitional-government/): The cabinet comprises 23 ministers from diverse backgrounds amid global calls for greater inclusivity.
- [‘Should I Fire Him’: Trump Discusses NSA Mike Waltz's Future With Top Officials After Signal Chat Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/should-i-fire-him-trump-discusses-nsa-mike-waltzs-future-with-top-officials-after-signal-chat-leak/): US NSA Mike Waltz found himself at the centre of a controversy after the Yemen war plans were leaked as he accidentally added a journalist to the Signal group made for coordination with officials.
- [Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's Venice Wedding Faces Yacht Issue Due To City's Strict Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchezs-venice-wedding-faces-yacht-issue-due-to-citys-strict-rules/): The couple, reportedly getting married on June 26 on a $500 million superyacht, has booked nearly five luxury hotels in Venice.
- [Myanmar Earthquake Released Power Equivalent To 300 Atomic Bombs, More Aftershocks Expected: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/myanmar-earthquake-released-power-equivalent-to-300-atomic-bombs-more-aftershocks-expected-experts/): The local authorities reported that the quake has claimed over 1,600 lives, while the US Geological Survey initially projected a potentially catastrophic death toll exceeding 10,000.
- ['I Voted For You': US Woman Expresses Gratitude To Trump After Getting Released By Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/i-voted-for-you-us-woman-expresses-gratitude-to-trump-after-getting-released-by-taliban/): On February 1, Hall was detained, along with a British couple and their Afghan translator, while she was on her way to the central Bamiyan province of the nation.
- ['Tesla Takedown': Anti-Musk Protesters Gather Outside Showrooms, Use New Ways To 'Scare Away Customers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/tesla-takedown-anti-musk-protesters-gather-outside-showrooms-use-new-ways-to-scare-away-customers/): Protesters gathered outside Tesla showrooms and service centers across the US on Saturday to protest agaist Elon Musk, who plays a key role in the Trump administration.
- [Trump Gives His Definition Of ‘What Is A Woman?’, Room Erupts In Laughter | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/trump-gives-his-definition-of-what-is-a-woman-room-erupts-in-laughter-video/): President Trump defined a woman as someone who can have a baby and is smarter than a man, causing laughter. He criticised transgender athletes in women’s sports.
- [US Carries Out Airstrike In Northeast Somalia, Multiple ISIS Members Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/us-carries-out-airstrike-in-northeast-somalia-multiple-isis-members-killed/): The latest raid was conducted in coordination with the Somali government and hit “multiple ISIS-Somalia targets.”
- [Limo From Vladimir Putin's Car Fleet Explodes In Moscow, Video Emerges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/30/limo-from-vladimir-putins-car-fleet-explodes-in-moscow-video-emerges/): A video going viral online shows fire starting in the engine before it spread throughout the interior of the vehicle. Nearby restaurant and bar employees tried to help before emergency responders arrived.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu reverses spy chief nomination amid US criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/israels-netanyahu-reverses-spy-chief-nomination-amid-us-criticism/): US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.
- [How dangerous are the tensions between the US and Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/how-dangerous-are-the-tensions-between-the-us-and-iran/): US President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran, while Tehran says it would respond.
- [Decoding China’s Global Cyber-Financial Warfare: Loan App Scams, Data Theft & Economic Sabotage | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/decoding-chinas-global-cyber-financial-warfare-loan-app-scams-data-theft-economic-sabotage-exclusive/): “Data harvesting, extortion and money laundering via cryptocurrency. The apps work around these core areas,” said ED sources
- [Myanmar Quake: Family Survives 15 Hours Under Rubble, Films Desperate Cry For Help | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/myanmar-quake-family-survives-15-hours-under-rubble-films-desperate-cry-for-help-video/): The trio was trapped under wreckage for a frightening 15 hours before the rescuers pulled them to safety.
- [Iran Will Have 'No Choice' But To Get Nukes If Attacked by US, Israel, Says Khamenei Advisor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/iran-will-have-no-choice-but-to-get-nukes-if-attacked-by-us-israel-says-khamenei-advisor/): Iran on March 31 warned it would have to acquire nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or its allies n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Namal Rajapaksa Urges Sri Lankan Government To Follow India By Sending Military Help To Quake-Hit Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/namal-rajapaksa-urges-sri-lankan-government-to-follow-india-by-sending-military-help-to-quake-hit-myanmar/): The JVP/NPP government in Sri Lanka is close to China and China’s deep involvement with the junta in Myanmar is an open secret. Some analysts feel that Sri Lankan government does not want to offend China by unilaterally sending help to Myanmar.
- [Yunus’ Remark On India’s Landlocked Northeast Puts ‘Chicken’s Neck’ In Focus. What It Is And Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/yunus-remark-on-indias-landlocked-northeast-puts-chickens-neck-in-focus-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/): During his 4-day visit to China, Yunus urged Beijing to expand its economic influence in Bangladesh, controversially highlighting that India’s northeastern states being landlocked could be seen as an opportunity
- [Iran To Reverse Nuclear Fatwa Amid Trump’s Bombing Threat? Says US ‘Forcing To…’, Vows ‘Strong Blow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/iran-to-reverse-nuclear-fatwa-amid-trumps-bombing-threat-says-us-forcing-to-vows-strong-blow/): Iran has indicated it may reverse its nuclear fatwa, citing U.S. threats under President Trump, which it views as forcing them to reconsider their stance. The country has vowed to deliver a “strong blow” in response to any aggression. Tensions have escalated, with Iran signaling it could pursue nuclear capabilities if the U.S. continues its […]
- [Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/huge-gas-pipeline-fire-forces-evacuations-in-malaysia/): A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
- [To what extent is Israel reshaping the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/to-what-extent-is-israel-reshaping-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israel is rapidly expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/gas-pipeline-leak-sparks-malaysian-inferno/): Pipeline belonging to state-run Petronas sends fire spreading to villages during Eid public holiday.
- [Fresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/fresh-us-strikes-extend-air-campaign-targeting-yemens-houthis/): Houthis claim to down US drone. President Donald Trump declares Yemeni rebel group ‘decimated’ by air strike campaign.
- [Will Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariff Hit India? What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/will-donald-trumps-liberation-day-tariff-hit-india-what-we-know-so-far/): Trump has said that “India traditionally is just about the highest tariff country, they charge more tariffs than any other country”. “Whatever they charge us, we are charging them,” he added
- [Woman Who Accused Prince Andrew Of Sexual Assault Says She Has '4 Days To Live’ After Bus Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/woman-who-accused-prince-andrew-of-sexual-assault-says-she-has-4-days-to-live-after-bus-crash/): Prince Andrew, also known as the Duke of York, repeatedly disputed the allegations. Giuffre further sued Prince Andrew in 2021, alleging that he had sexually abused her.
- [South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/south-koreas-constitutional-court-to-rule-on-yoons-impeachment-on-friday/): At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office.
- [Indian Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Cabin Crew Member On Singapore-Bound Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/indian-man-arrested-for-threatening-to-kill-cabin-crew-member-on-singapore-bound-flight/): The police said that his aggressive behaviour continued when flight attendants attempted to calm him down. He also grabbed the wrist of a male cabin crew member and verbally threatened to kill him.
- [Gas Pipeline Explosion Sparks Massive Fire In Malaysia, Fiery Cloud Seen | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/gas-pipeline-explosion-sparks-massive-fire-in-malaysia-fiery-cloud-seen-video/): Malaysia Pipeline Fire: Authorities said that at least 33 people were injured in the blaze- of which six were hospitalised while nearby residential areas were evacuated.
- [Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Out For Shopping In Milan Ahead Of Star-Studded 'Wedding Of The Century'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-out-for-shopping-in-milan-ahead-of-star-studded-wedding-of-the-century/): Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were spotted shopping in Milan ahead of their grand Venice wedding, set to take place aboard Bezos’ $500 million yacht, Koru.
- [Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/can-donald-trump-seek-a-third-term-and-what-are-his-options/): US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits, while allies say he’s exploring potential paths.
- [Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/israel-bombs-lebanons-beirut-again-testing-fragile-truce-with-hezbollah/): Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven others.
- [Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/nepals-girls-face-new-child-marriage-fears-amid-debate-to-change-law/): Nepal has 5 million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil millions more, mothers warn.
- [Days After Myanmar Earthquake, Japan Warns Of Megaquake That Could Kill 300,000, Trigger Massive Tsunamis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/days-after-myanmar-earthquake-japan-warns-of-megaquake-that-could-kill-300000-trigger-massive-tsunamis/): Japan has issued a warning about a potential megaquake that could kill over 300,000 people and cause a devastating tsunami. The quake could result in trillions of dollars in economic losses
- [Will PM Modi, Md Yunus Meet On Sidelines Of BIMSTEC? Status Check On India-Bangladesh Bond Since Hasina Fled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/will-pm-modi-md-yunus-meet-on-sidelines-of-bimstec-status-check-on-india-bangladesh-bond-since-hasina-fled/): At the eye of the storm between the neighbours has been the issue of violence against Hindu minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh, which the Indian establishment has tried to raise at multiple platforms
- [Iran Threatens To Target US-British Joint Base In Indian Ocean: ‘If Donald Trump…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/iran-threatens-to-target-us-british-joint-base-in-indian-ocean-if-donald-trump/): Citing a senior Iranian official, the report said that military commanders have been asked to target the joint UK-US base, which sits on Britain’s Chagos Islands.
- [China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/china-stages-military-drills-off-taiwan-in-warning-to-separatists/): China’s Eastern Theater Command says its multi-force exercise will test the military’s combat readiness.
- [Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/why-is-china-angry-about-a-plan-to-sell-two-ports-on-the-panama-canal/): Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.
- [Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/ashwani-kumar-makes-record-breaking-ipl-debut-for-mumbai-indians/): Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four wickets on IPL debut.
- [A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/a-coup-detat-israels-netanyahu-pushes-ahead-with-his-judicial-changes/): After claiming in 2023 that the changes were ‘paused’, prime minister resurrects his plans to declaw the judiciary.
- [‘India Charges 100% Tariff On Farm Goods’: White House Says ‘Time For Reciprocity’ Ahead Of April 2 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/india-charges-100-tariff-on-farm-goods-white-house-says-time-for-reciprocity-ahead-of-april-2-deadline/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Unfortunately, these countries have been ripping off our nation for far too long.”
- [‘Don’t Know If The Child Is Mine Or Not’: Musk Claims He Paid $2.5 Million To Influencer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/dont-know-if-the-child-is-mine-or-not-musk-claims-he-paid-2-5-million-to-influencer/): Elon Musk responded to a video featuring far-right activist Laura Loomer, who was selling her Tesla Model S. Loomer claimed she was selling the vehicle due to Musk reportedly reducing her child support payments by 60 per cent.
- [Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ on tariffs amid rollercoaster for global stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/trump-says-hell-be-kind-on-tariffs-amid-rollercoaster-for-global-stocks/): US president says tariffs announcement on April 2 will be a ‘rebirth’ as trade uncertainty roils stock markets.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1132/): These are the key events on day 1,132 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Will You Go To Space On Boeing Starliner Again?' Here's What NASA Astronauts Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/will-you-go-to-space-on-boeing-starliner-again-heres-what-nasa-astronauts-said/): Both Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore expressed their willingness to board the Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft again for travelling to space in the future.
- [Sunita Williams Shares Her India Plan: 'Going To Visit My Father's Country...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/sunita-williams-shares-her-india-plan-going-to-visit-my-fathers-country/): Interacting with media for the first time since coming back, along with Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams said, “I hope, I think for sure I’m going to visit my father’s home country.”
- [US Slaps Visa Restrictions On Chinese Officials Over Access To Tibetan Areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/us-slaps-visa-restrictions-on-chinese-officials-over-access-to-tibetan-areas/): The statement did not name specific Chinese officials or provide further details on the US measures
- [Donald Trump Says US Will Impose Tariffs On All Countries: ‘Whole World Will Pay’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/donald-trump-says-us-will-impose-tariffs-on-all-countries-whole-world-will-pay/): Donald Trump said, “We would start with all countries, so let’s see what happens”- signaling a blanket approach to tariffs.
- [‘If You Do Something Wrong’: Iran Warns It'll Acquire Nukes If Attacked By US Or Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/if-you-do-something-wrong-iran-warns-itll-acquire-nukes-if-attacked-by-us-or-allies/): The message was sent to the UN Security Council in a letter by Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, which condemned what he called “warmongering provocations”.
- ['ChatGPT Added 1 Million Users In An Hour': Sam Altman Amid Ghibli Art Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/chatgpt-added-1-million-users-in-an-hour-sam-altman-amid-ghibli-art-frenzy/): Sam Altman revealed that ChatGPT gained one million users in an hour, driven by the viral popularity of its Ghibli-style image generation. He also urged users to slow down.
- [ISRO Satellite Images Reveal Massive Damage Caused By Myanmar Earthquake | See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/isro-satellite-images-reveal-massive-damage-caused-by-myanmar-earthquake-see-pics/): ISRO captured satellite images of the damage caused by the powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.
- [SpaceX Launches Private Astronaut Crew On Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/spacex-launches-private-astronaut-crew-on-fram2-polar-orbiting-mission/): SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, led by crypto entrepreneur Chun Wang, on a first-ever pole-to-pole orbital flight with a private astronaut crew. The mission focuses on microgravity research.
- ['Every Time We Went Over The Himalayas...’: Sunita Williams On How India Looks From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/every-time-we-went-over-the-himalayas-sunita-williams-on-how-india-looks-from-space/): Williams praised India as a “great country” and a “wonderful democracy,” noting its progress in space exploration and expressing her willingness to support its efforts.
- [Taliban Leader Says No Need For Western Laws In Afghanistan: ‘Democracy Is Dead’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/taliban-leader-says-no-need-for-western-laws-in-afghanistan-democracy-is-dead/): Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada criticized Western nations as he accused them of uniting against Muslims.
- [Indian Doctor Calls Out Bryan Johnson For Selling 'Dangerous' Supplements, Millionaire Asks: 'Who Hurt You?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/indian-doctor-calls-out-bryan-johnson-for-selling-dangerous-supplements-millionaire-asks-who-hurt-you/): The Liver Doc expressed his concerns on social media platform X, calling Johnson’s business practices “terrifying”
- [Five Signs All Is Not Well In Bangladesh Under Muhammad Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/five-signs-all-is-not-well-in-bangladesh-under-muhammad-yunus/): With economic distress mounting, diplomatic relations faltering, and public discontent rising, Muhammad Yunus’s tenure as Chief Adviser appears increasingly troubled
- [Stop Attacking US Ships Or Face ‘Real Pain’: Donald Trump’s Warning To Houthis, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/stop-attacking-us-ships-or-face-real-pain-donald-trumps-warning-to-houthis-iran/): Donald Trump Warns Houthis: Warning Iran backed-Houthis and Tehran, the US President said- in a post on Truth Social- that “real pain” is yet to come.
- [Trump threatens to yank billions in Harvard University contracts and grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/trump-threatens-to-yank-billions-in-harvard-university-contracts-and-grants/): Harvard is the latest Ivy League institution in Trump’s sights, after Columbia University agreed to comply with demands.
- [Palestinians flee Rafah after new displacement order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/palestinians-flee-rafah-after-new-displacement-order/): Israel has displaced Palestinians again with a new order to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza.
- [White House dismisses investigation calls, says ‘case closed’ on Signalgate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/white-house-dismisses-investigation-calls-says-case-closed-on-signalgate/): Trump administration attempts to turn page as it grapples with Houthi resistance and elusive Ukraine-Russia deal.
- [Fire destroys over a dozen Teslas at Rome dealership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/fire-destroys-over-a-dozen-teslas-at-rome-dealership/): Elon Musk says “terrorism” was behind a fire at a Rome Tesla dealership that reduced 17 vehicles to burned out shells.
- [‘World Doesn't Revolve Around Us But…’: Sunita Williams Humbled By Continuous Coverage On Her Space Plight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/world-doesnt-revolve-around-us-but-sunita-williams-humbled-by-continuous-coverage-on-her-space-plight/): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore said she was humbled and full with gratitude after knowing that they were covered extensively by news agencies.
- [What Did Sunita Williams Eat Right After Returning To Earth From Her 9-Month Stay In Space?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/what-did-sunita-williams-eat-right-after-returning-to-earth-from-her-9-month-stay-in-space/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore addressed their first press conference on Monday after returning from a 286-day stay at the International Space Station.
- [‘Can’t Blame Anybody’: Sunita Williams Says Spacecraft Needs Minor Fixes After Delayed Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/cant-blame-anybody-sunita-williams-says-spacecraft-needs-minor-fixes-after-delayed-return/): Originally intended as an eight-day mission, Williams and her fellow Crew-9 astronaut Butch Wilmore’s stay aboard the ISS was unexpectedly delayed to eight months
- [France’s far-right Marine Le Pen banned from 2027 presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/frances-far-right-marine-le-pen-banned-from-2027-presidential-election/): A French court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office and two years of electronic tracking.
- [US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/us-slaps-sanctions-on-top-chinese-hong-kong-officials-for-rights-abuses/): Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.
- [‘He’s Been Deported’: Migrant Influencer Who Mocked US Taxpayers Gets A One-Way Ticket Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/hes-been-deported-migrant-influencer-who-mocked-us-taxpayers-gets-a-one-way-ticket-home/): Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan man known for flaunting cash and urging migrants to occupy US homes, was deported. He gained attention on TikTok and was detained by ICE.
- [‘Any Country That Has Treated US Unfairly…’: White House Gives Tariff Warning Ahead Of Trump’s Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/any-country-that-has-treated-us-unfairly-white-house-gives-tariff-warning-ahead-of-trumps-announcement/): Karoline Leavitt said that April 2nd “Liberation Day” tariff announcement will be made by Donald Trump at the Rose Garden.
- [Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/spanish-mine-explosion-kills-five-workers-injures-four/): Investigation launched as relatives accuse mining companies of doing ‘less and less’ to guarantee safety.
- [Whom Did Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Blame For Extended Stay In Space? NASA Astronauts Break Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/whom-did-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-blame-for-extended-stay-in-space-nasa-astronauts-break-silence/): Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to the Earth after spending 286 days in space, for which President Donald Trump and Elon Musk blamed the Biden administration.
- [Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/moldova-expels-three-russian-diplomats-moscow-promises-to-retaliate/): Chisinau says trio personae non gratae after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape to Transnistria.
- [Faced with measles, Texas healthcare workers confront ‘information warfare’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/faced-with-measles-texas-healthcare-workers-confront-information-warfare/): For the first time in a decade, a US child has died of measles. What can doctors and nurses do to encourage vaccination?
- [Trump’s ‘America first’ policy is complicating business of making cars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/trumps-america-first-policy-is-complicating-business-of-making-cars/): Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will sharply increase prices, hitting demand and jobs, experts say.
- [Will Trump’s America Be A Fence-sitter If Putin Attacks Europe? Pentagon Leak Suggests...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/will-trumps-america-be-a-fence-sitter-if-putin-attacks-europe-pentagon-leak-suggests/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been urging European allies to boost their defense spending.
- ['This Will Backfire': Elon Musk On Marine Le Pen’s Five-Year Ban From French Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/this-will-backfire-elon-musk-on-marine-le-pens-five-year-ban-from-french-elections/): Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement of public funds, jeopardising her 2027 presidential hopes. Many far-right leaders from across the world, including Musk, criticised the ruling.
- [My sister was the joy of every Eid. Now she is gone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/my-sister-was-the-joy-of-every-eid-now-she-is-gone/): After 13 Eids spent together in Gaza, the author mourns her little sister, killed by Israel at the end of last year.
- [Trump News | Donald Trump Says He’s ‘not Joking’ About Seeking A Third Term | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/trump-news-donald-trump-says-hes-not-joking-about-seeking-a-third-term-us-news-n18g/): President Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming that “there are methods” to achieving this and emphasizing that he was “not joking” in a phone interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports on […]
- [PM Modi Extends Eid-Ul-Fitr Greetings To Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/pm-modi-extends-eid-ul-fitr-greetings-to-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus/): Relations between India and Bangladesh declined after Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted last year amid reports of attacks on minorities. Yunus has also been reaching out to China and Pakistan.
- [84-year-old Man Dies After Attack By XL Bully. How Dangerous Is This Dog Breed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/84-year-old-man-dies-after-attack-by-xl-bully-how-dangerous-is-this-dog-breed/): An 84-year-old man attacked by an XL bully dog in Warrington, UK, on February 24 has died. The dog was destroyed. A 30-year-old man faces charges.
- [Doctors Without Borders: Treating millions while global aid falls apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/doctors-without-borders-treating-millions-while-global-aid-falls-apart/): Christopher Lockyear on war, racism allegations, and front-line aid workers.
- [Video: Le Pen sentence ‘as bad as it could get’ says Al Jazeera reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/video-le-pen-sentence-as-bad-as-it-could-get-says-al-jazeera-reporter/): Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler was at the court in Paris where Marine Le Pen was given jail time for embezzling EU funds.
- [Ocean economy needs protection against wave of threats: OECD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/ocean-economy-needs-protection-against-wave-of-threats-oecd/): Sustained growth of blue economy at risk from multiple threats, including climate change and territorial disputes.
- [Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/meta-profits-as-ads-promote-illegal-israeli-settlements-in-west-bank/): Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers.
- [Children in Gaza among Palestinians killed on Eid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/children-in-gaza-among-palestinians-killed-on-eid/): Palestinian children were dressed in shrouds covering their new clothes after Israeli bombing in Gaza killed them on Eid
- [Israel’s excuse for killing aid workers “a very bare assertion”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/israels-excuse-for-killing-aid-workers-a-very-bare-assertion/): Human rights lawyer Geoffrey Nice says Israel’s claim that Hamas used ambulances as camouflage lacks evidence.
- [Khamenei Calls For Removal Of Israel From Region, Vows Response To 'Evil Acts'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/khamenei-calls-for-removal-of-israel-from-region-vows-response-to-evil-acts/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei called for the removal of Israel from the region n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [U.S Vs Iran War News | Tehran's Rejects Trump's Proposal, Challenges Trump's Bombing Threat | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/u-s-vs-iran-war-news-tehrans-rejects-trumps-proposal-challenges-trumps-bombing-threat-n18g/): Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s proposal for direct nuclear talks, citing a lack of trust following past US actions. President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that only indirect negotiations would continue, with Oman acting as a mediator. Trump warned of severe bombings if a deal isn’t reached, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed military threats. Iran […]
- [Russia Pounds Ukraine’s Kharkiv For Second Night In A Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/russia-pounds-ukraines-kharkiv-for-second-night-in-a-row/): Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, injuring three people, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Factually Incorrect & Misleading': India Slams New York Times Report On HAL's Russia Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/factually-incorrect-misleading-india-slams-new-york-times-report-on-hals-russia-link/): As per The New York Times, the Indian firm received equipment from the British aerospace manufacturer H.R. Smith Group and sent parts to Russia “with the same identifying product codes”
- [Japan Warns Of Megaquake: Tectonic Time Bomb That Could Kill 300,000, Trigger Massive Tsunamis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/japan-warns-of-megaquake-tectonic-time-bomb-that-could-kill-300000-trigger-massive-tsunamis/): A government report released by Japan this week has triggered fears surrounding a megaquake that could kill hundreds of thousands and trigger widespread devastation.
- [Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/eid-al-fitr-celebrations-around-the-world/): Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
- [Donald Trump’s deportation campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/donald-trumps-deportation-campaign/): This week on The Stream we look at the consequences of US President Trump’s mass deportation plan.
- [What happened to missing medics killed in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/what-happened-to-missing-medics-killed-in-gaza/): The bodies of emergency workers who were killed by Israeli forces whilst saving other Palestinians in Gaza were found.
- ['Playing Chinese Debt Trap Diplomacy': India Refutes Yunus' 'Bangladesh As Guardian' Statement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/playing-chinese-debt-trap-diplomacy-india-refutes-yunus-bangladesh-as-guardian-statement-exclusive/): Top government sources said Bangladesh interim leader Mohammad Yunus is trying to portray his country as a “guardian” of India’s access. They said India rejects his territorial claims, which are factually incorrect
- [Hamas Begins Brutal Crackdown On Gaza Protesters; 6 Executed, Others Tortured, Kidnapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/hamas-begins-brutal-crackdown-on-gaza-protesters-6-executed-others-tortured-kidnapped/): Thousands of Palestinians protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to the war, chanting “Hamas out” in a rare dissent towards the militant group responsible for the 15-month war.
- [Thailand Probes Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse, China Construction Firm Under Scrutiny | Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/thailand-probes-bangkok-skyscraper-collapse-china-construction-firm-under-scrutiny-earthquake/): Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the catastrophic collapse of a 33-storey high-rise in Bangkok during the March 28 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar. The under-construction skyscraper crumbled in seconds, sending debris flying and trapping dozens beneath the rubble.Reports have linked the building to a Chinese construction firm.Watch for more details.00:00 Introduction00:39 Thailand’s deputy […]
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize For Efforts On 'Human Rights, Democracy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize-for-efforts-on-human-rights-democracy/): Members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) – an advocacy group founded last December – nominated Imran Khan for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on “human rights and democracy”.
- [Ukraine’s women wage war on Russia as mothers, breadwinners and soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/ukraines-women-wage-war-on-russia-as-mothers-breadwinners-and-soldiers/): The conflict has transformed the role of women by catapulting them into army ranks and positions of authority.
- [Video: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen jailed and barred from running](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/video-french-far-right-leader-marine-le-pen-jailed-and-barred-from-running/): The leader of France’s far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen has been given four years in jail.
- [Copa del Rey: Real Madrid, Barcelona semifinals – start, date, lineup, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/copa-del-rey-real-madrid-barcelona-semifinals-start-date-lineup-news/): Blockbuster semifinal second leg features both Madrid powerhouses, Barcelona and Real Sociedad to decide the finalists.
- [Israel orders Rafah evacuation as it continues bombardment of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/israel-orders-rafah-evacuation-as-it-continues-bombardment-of-gaza/): The latest forced evacuation orders come as Israel ramps up its military operation in Gaza after breaking the ceasefire.
- [Students Using AI To Outsource Their Thinking, Teachers Warn: ‘Flat-Out Cheat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/students-using-ai-to-outsource-their-thinking-teachers-warn-flat-out-cheat/): Teachers say that if students rely too much on chatbots they will end up atrophying critical thinking muscles.
- [Who is Marine Le Pen? French Far-right Leader, Two-Time Presidential Runner-Up Gets Five-Year Election Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/who-is-marine-le-pen-french-far-right-leader-two-time-presidential-runner-up-gets-five-year-election-ban/): Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes for 2027 were shattered as a French court sentenced her to four years in prison and banned her from office for five years
- [Myanmar Junta Says Earthquake Death Toll Has Risen To 2,056: Latest Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/myanmar-junta-says-earthquake-death-toll-has-risen-to-2056-latest-updates/): The junta’s numbers could not be verified by News18 and also by news agencies abroad after the junta barred foreign press from entering Myanmar to cover the earthquake.
- [Video: Eid prayers around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/video-eid-prayers-around-the-world/): Muslims around the world have been holding prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan.
- [Rescuers race the clock as Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs past 1,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/rescuers-race-the-clock-as-myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-past-1700/): Three days after devastating quake, rescue teams lacking equipment to sift through the debris and help survivors.
- [Netanyahu nominates new Israeli spy chief despite court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/netanyahu-nominates-new-israeli-spy-chief-despite-court-order/): Israeli PM is still trying to push firing of former head of Shin Bet agency past Supreme Court.
- [Why is Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin and who will secondary tariffs hurt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/why-is-trump-very-angry-with-putin-and-who-will-secondary-tariffs-hurt/): Putin’s refusal to accept Zelenskyy’s legitimacy has upset Trump. His threatened sanctions could unsettle oil markets.
- [Trump To Bomb Iran? US President Threatens Tehran With Air Raids,Tariffs If Nuclear Deal Not Reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/trump-to-bomb-iran-us-president-threatens-tehran-with-air-raidstariffs-if-nuclear-deal-not-reached/): The US president, on March 30, threatened to ‘bomb’ Iran if it doesn’t cut a nuclear deal with America, reported NBC News n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Manisha Koirala’s Old Video On Nepal’s Hindu Status Resurfaces As Monarchy Debate Heats Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/manisha-koiralas-old-video-on-nepals-hindu-status-resurfaces-as-monarchy-debate-heats-up/): Hundreds protested in Kathmandu for the return of monarchy and Hindu state religion. Clashes with police caused injuries and deaths. Nepal ended its monarchy in 2008.
- [US ‘Bombs’ Yemen ’13 Times In…’ As Houthis ‘Hit’ E-2 Hawkeye, ‘Dismantle Eyes, Ears’ of Trump’s Navy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/us-bombs-yemen-13-times-in-as-houthis-hit-e-2-hawkeye-dismantle-eyes-ears-of-trumps-navy/): The U.S. launched 13 airstrikes on Yemen as Houthis target an E-2 Hawkeye, disabling critical surveillance systems of Trump’s Navy. 00:00 INTRODUCTION02:22 ‘10 US MISSILES LAUNCHED IN LESS THAN A MINUTE’05:21 ‘HOUTHI MISSILE DEBRIS FALLS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS’n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘All Countries, No Cutoff’: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Reciprocal Tariffs To Target The ‘Dirty 15’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/03/31/all-countries-no-cutoff-trumps-liberation-day-reciprocal-tariffs-to-target-the-dirty-15/): The ‘Dirty 15’, as US President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are a group of countries who have large trade imbalances with the US.
- [Democrats’ win in Wisconsin a result of “unpopular” Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/democrats-win-in-wisconsin-a-result-of-unpopular-trump/): Arshad Hasan, talks about the result of the election for the state supreme court seat in Wisconsin.
- [Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs as hope fades for survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-as-hope-fades-for-survivors/): Myanmar quake leaves nearly 2,900 dead and thousands homeless as relief efforts face challenges amid ongoing conflict.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza deadliest conflict ever for journalists, says report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israels-war-on-gaza-deadliest-conflict-ever-for-journalists-says-report/): More journalists killed in Gaza than in both world wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined, report finds.
- [China Carries Out Live Fire Drills In Taiwan Strait A Day After Xi Sends Warships, Fighter Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/china-carries-out-live-fire-drills-in-taiwan-strait-a-day-after-xi-sends-warships-fighter-jets/): China’s military held long-range live-fire drills in the East China Sea in an escalation of ongoing drills around Taiwan, saying it was practicing precision strikes on port and energy facilities. The Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command said the exercises aim to “test the troops’ capabilities” in areas such as “blockade and control, and precision strikes […]
- [China Ready To Buy More Goods From India, Beijing's Envoy Says As US Tariffs Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/china-ready-to-buy-more-goods-from-india-beijings-envoy-says-as-us-tariffs-loom/): Beijing’s ambassador to New Delhi Xu Feihong said, “We are willing to work with the Indian side to strengthen practical cooperation in trade and other areas.”
- [Video: Moment US Senator ends record-breaking speech targeting Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/video-moment-us-senator-ends-record-breaking-speech-targeting-trump/): Democrat Cory Booker ended his record-breaking speech after holding the US Senate floor for more than 25 hours.
- [Wisconsin Supreme Court election results: What happened and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-results-what-happened-and-why-it-matters/): It was the most expensive judicial race in US history. And Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, lost.
- [Tensions flare over pro-Palestine activism in PM Starmer’s UK constituency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/tensions-flare-over-pro-palestine-activism-in-pm-starmers-uk-constituency/): Protesters in two London boroughs recently launched a divestment campaign. One group achieved its goal.
- [Cory Booker’s speech just “pageantry” from a “weak” party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/cory-bookers-speech-just-pageantry-from-a-weak-party/): Eric Ham talks about Cory Booker’s 25-hour record speech in the Senate. Was it just a spectacle, or can it galvanise the
- [Myanmar earthquake death toll nears 2,900 as rescue efforts continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-nears-2900-as-rescue-efforts-continue/): A man has been pulled alive from the ruins of a hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw, days after the magnitude 7.7 quake.
- [Watch: Houthis ‘Down 16th’ US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Over Yemen’s Marib Amid Hostilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/watch-houthis-down-16th-us-mq-9-reaper-drone-over-yemens-marib-amid-hostilities/): Houthi media released footage on April 1 showing the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib province. The rebels claimed they used a locally made surface-to-air missile on March 31. Al Mayadeen shared images of the wreckage. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stated this marked their 16th MQ-9 downing since Israel’s war on Gaza […]
- [What’s On Michelin Star Restaurant's Menu In Copenhagen? Butterflies, Pig Blood Dessert And…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/whats-on-michelin-star-restaurants-menu-in-copenhagen-butterflies-pig-blood-dessert-and/): The elaborate menu featured edible butterflies, lamb brain mousse, jellyfish and chocolate shaped like a coffin and blood drop dessert.
- [Elon Musk Claims US Institute Of Peace Deleted 'Terabyte' Of Data To 'Cover Their Crimes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/elon-musk-claims-us-institute-of-peace-deleted-terabyte-of-data-to-cover-their-crimes/): Musk made the accusation while responding to a post on X, which detailed the efforts made by DOGE and law enforcement agencies to uncover fraud at the think tank
- [Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/hollywood-actor-val-kilmer-star-of-top-gun-and-batman-forever-dies-at-65/): The actor described himself in a documentary on his career as being ‘blessed’ and having ‘no regrets’.
- [Israel expands ground assault on Gaza, seeks to seize ‘extensive territory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israel-expands-ground-assault-on-gaza-seeks-to-seize-extensive-territory/): Dozens of Palestinian families trapped in Rafah issue distress call as UN says tens of thousands fled ‘under gunfire’.
- [New Zealand beat Pakistan in second ODI, win series at Hamilton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/new-zealand-beat-pakistan-in-second-odi-win-series-at-hamilton/): Pakistan’s difficult tour of New Zealand continues, with Mitch Hay leading the home team to a series-clinching victory.
- [In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/in-kenya-girls-are-sold-into-marriage-to-stave-off-starvation-from-drought/): Child marriage and sexual violence plague women and girls as climate change threatens the northern Marsabit region.
- [US government must keep funding legal aid for migrant children, judge rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-government-must-keep-funding-legal-aid-for-migrant-children-judge-rules/): The ruling temporarily stops 26,000 unaccompanied minors from losing their legal representation.
- [‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/live-fire-drills-china-conducts-second-day-of-war-games-around-taiwan/): China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.
- [On 75th Anniversary Of India-China Ties, Beijing Says 'Willing To Work' With New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/on-75th-anniversary-of-india-china-ties-beijing-says-willing-to-work-with-new-delhi/): China’s foreign ministry said that it is willing to work with India and is viewing the bilateral relations “from a strategic and long-term perspective”.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Waqf Amendment Bill Tables In Parlt, Pakistan Army Attempts To Cross LoC And Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/news18-afternoon-digest-waqf-amendment-bill-tables-in-parlt-pakistan-army-attempts-to-cross-loc-and-other-top-stories/): News18 Afternoon Digest: We are covering the latest updates on How Modi Govt 3.0 Burnt Midnight Oil On Waqf Bill, Chilean President Lauds PM Modi, Updates On Donald Trump’s Tariffs and other top stories.
- [Nikola Jokic scores 61-point triple-double in Nuggets’ loss to Timberwolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/nikola-jokic-scores-61-point-triple-double-in-nuggets-loss-to-timberwolves/): The All-Star centre became only the third player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double.
- [Exhaustion and despair as Gaza faces new waves of forced displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/exhaustion-and-despair-as-gaza-faces-new-waves-of-forced-displacement/): Families flee with few belongings as Gaza’s shelters overflow, leaving many without tents or essential supplies.
- [UN calls Israeli statements on Gaza food supplies ‘ridiculous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/un-calls-israeli-statements-on-gaza-food-supplies-ridiculous/): The UN dismissed Israel’s assertion that there was enough food in Gaza to last for a long period of time as “ridiculous”
- [US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-approves-sale-of-20-f-16-fighter-jets-worth-5-58bn-to-philippines/): Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.
- [Stephen Curry scores 52 as Warriors win against Grizzlies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/stephen-curry-scores-52-as-warriors-win-against-grizzlies/): The four-time NBA champion hit 12 three-pointers in the victory as Golden State leapfrogged Memphis in the standings.
- [Nintendo set to unveil Switch 2, follow-up to megahit game console](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/nintendo-set-to-unveil-switch-2-follow-up-to-megahit-game-console/): Japanese gaming giant expected to reveal release date, price and other key details in live presentation on Wednesday.
- [SpaceX Releases Stunning First-Ever View Of Earth's Poles From Space After Fram2 Mission | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/spacex-releases-stunning-first-ever-view-of-earths-poles-from-space-after-fram2-mission-watch/): SpaceX shared a breathtaking video from the Fram2 mission, showing Earth’s polar regions as the Crew Dragon orbits at a 90-degree inclination. Elon Musk reshared the footage.
- [Israel Expands Gaza Offensive To Seize ‘Large Areas’ Of Land, Issues New Evacuation Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israel-expands-gaza-offensive-to-seize-large-areas-of-land-issues-new-evacuation-orders/): Israel-Hamas War: Israel’s military ordered residents in Gaza’s southern Rafah area to leave their homes and move north.
- [Xiaomi Car With Driver Assistance Crashes On China Expressway, 3 Reported Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/xiaomi-car-with-driver-assistance-crashes-on-china-expressway-3-reported-dead/): Xiaomi China Car Crash: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun expressed condolences to the family members of the three people who were killed in the accident in a post on Weibo.
- [Trump gets mixed scorecard in first election tests in Florida and Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/trump-gets-mixed-scorecard-in-first-election-tests-in-florida-and-wisconsin/): Republicans lawmakers win special elections in Florida, while Democratic-backed judge prevails in Wisconsin.
- [Where are the highest, lowest tariffs? Trump’s reciprocal tariffs explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/where-are-the-highest-lowest-tariffs-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-explained/): The US has some of the lowest tariffs in the world. Trump wants to reverse that with reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
- ['Best Homecoming Ever': Sunita Williams' Reunion With Her Dogs Is Viral, Elon Musk Drops Heart Emoji](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/best-homecoming-ever-sunita-williams-reunion-with-her-dogs-is-viral-elon-musk-drops-heart-emoji/): Sunita Williams shared a video of her reunion with her pet dogs after spending over nine months in space. Her two Labrador retrievers jumped around her as she called it the ‘best homecoming ever’.
- [Myanmar Man Pulled 'Alive' From Wreckage Five Days After Devastating Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/myanmar-man-pulled-alive-from-wreckage-five-days-after-devastating-quake/): A man was pulled alive from the rubble of a Myanmar hotel on Wednesday, officials said, five days after a devastating earthquake hit the country.
- [US Billionaire Reveals Why He Rejected His Son's Job Request, Made Him Earn His Stripes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-billionaire-reveals-why-he-rejected-his-sons-job-request-made-him-earn-his-stripes/): Instead of giving a job to Jon Paul in his company, Jorge Perez encouraged him to gain experience elsewhere before considering a role in the family business.
- [US attacks kill 4 in Yemen as second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-attacks-kill-4-in-yemen-as-second-aircraft-carrier-sent-to-middle-east/): The Houthi Health Ministry says the latest US attack struck a water management building in the Hodeidah region.
- [US judge rejects Trump team’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil case to Louisiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-judge-rejects-trump-teams-bid-to-move-mahmoud-khalil-case-to-louisiana/): Ruling is seen as a win for Khalil but does not guarantee he will be moved out of the detention facility in Louisiana.
- [Covid-Like ‘Mystery’ Virus Making Russians Cough Up Blood? Moscow Says…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/covid-like-mystery-virus-making-russians-cough-up-blood-moscow-says/): Mystery Virus In Russia: Russian agency Rospotrebnadzor said that there is “no evidence of a new or unidentified virus circulating on the territory of the Russian Federation.”
- [‘Let Them Both Be Happy’: Donald Trump On Tiger Woods Dating Former Daughter-In-Law Vanessa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/let-them-both-be-happy-donald-trump-on-tiger-woods-dating-former-daughter-in-law-vanessa/): Tiger Woods- Vanessa Trump Relationship: Donald Trump said that he was delighted that Vanessa Trump had found love again with “a fantastic guy”.
- [Donald Trump's Tariffs For The World Are Coming: What To Expect On ‘Liberation Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trumps-tariffs-for-the-world-are-coming-what-to-expect-on-liberation-day/): Donald Trump’s Tariff Announcement: The White House said Donald Trump is willing to negotiate with foreign governments and corporate leaders who seek lower rates.
- [Over 1 Lakh Members Of Hasina’s Awami League Fled to India, Claims Bangladesh Advisor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/over-1-lakh-members-of-hasinas-awami-league-fled-to-india-claims-bangladesh-advisor/): The adviser said that the government has already formed a commission to investigate enforced disappearances.
- [Trump Faces First Electoral Blow As Democratic-backed Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/trump-faces-first-electoral-blow-as-democratic-backed-judge-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-seat/): Liberal judge Susan Crawford defeated Trump-backed Brad Schimel despite significant financial support from Elon Musk
- [Democrat Cory Booker Sets Record With 25-Hour Marathon Senate Speech To Protest Trump Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/democrat-cory-booker-sets-record-with-25-hour-marathon-senate-speech-to-protest-trump-policies/): New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able”. 
- [US Senator Cory Booker makes history with record speech aimed at Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-senator-cory-booker-makes-history-with-record-speech-aimed-at-trump/): Democrat holds US Senate floor for more than 25 hours, breaking Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest speech.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,133](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1133/): These are the key events on day 1,133 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Real Madrid reach Copa del Rey final after ET thriller against Sociedad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/real-madrid-reach-copa-del-rey-final-after-et-thriller-against-sociedad/): Sociedad take Real to extra time in Madrid but the hosts capitalise on advantage from first leg to reach cup final.
- [World, markets on edge as Trump prepares for ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/world-markets-on-edge-as-trump-prepares-for-liberation-day-tariffs/): Donald Trump’s US tariffs will take effect immediately after he unveils them on Wednesday, according to the White House.
- [Palestinians face hunger as Israeli blockade forces Gaza bakery closures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/palestinians-face-hunger-as-israeli-blockade-forces-gaza-bakery-closures/): Parents in Gaza are struggling to feed their children as bakeries across the strip close down.
- [Nepali Congress Demands Ban On ‘Monarchy-Supporting’ Indian Media | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/nepali-congress-demands-ban-on-monarchy-supporting-indian-media-exclusive/): On Tuesday, a team led by Chandra Shekhar Kumar Prasad Yadav, vice president of the Madhes Province Committee of the Nepali Congress, submitted a memorandum to the chief district officers of Parsa and Bara, urging the government to ban Indian media supporting the monarchy in Nepal
- [US prosecutors to seek death penalty against CEO killing suspect Mangione](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/us-prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-against-ceo-killing-suspect-mangione/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi says decision is based on Trump’s agenda to stop crime and ‘Make America Safe Again’.
- [What is the Zionist group informing on pro-Palestine students in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/what-is-the-zionist-group-informing-on-pro-palestine-students-in-the-us/): The ultra-Zionist group Betar is taking credit for identifying pro-Palestine students for deportation in the US.
- [US senator’s anti-Trump protest speech stretches through night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/us-senators-anti-trump-protest-speech-stretches-through-night/): US Senator Cory Booker is protesting on the Senate floor for “as long as he is physically able.”
- [Syria hit with nationwide power outage amid grid failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/syria-hit-with-nationwide-power-outage-amid-grid-failures/): Nationwide blackout strikes Syria due to malfunctions, authorities say, amid deepening economic crisis.
- [Trump, Musk Lead Purge At US Health Agencies: Thousands Fired As FDA, CDC Gutted In Mass Layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/trump-musk-lead-purge-at-us-health-agencies-thousands-fired-as-fda-cdc-gutted-in-mass-layoffs/): The Trump administration began laying off 10,000 staffers at US health agencies, including the FDA, CDC, and NIH, as part of a plan to shrink the federal government.
- [Not Just A Watch: Here’s World’s Most Complicated Wristwatch Which Tracks The Sun, Stars, And Celestial Rhythms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/not-just-a-watch-heres-worlds-most-complicated-wristwatch-which-tracks-the-sun-stars-and-celestial-rhythms/): Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication is the most complex mechanical wristwatch, with 41 features, including sun tracking and chiming mechanisms.
- [‘Announcement Tomorrow, Effective Immediately’: Trump’s Tariffs Blitz To Begin Without Delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/announcement-tomorrow-effective-immediately-trumps-tariffs-blitz-to-begin-without-delay/): US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will take effect immediately after their announcement on Wednesday, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- [US Court Rejects Khalistani Separatist Pannun’s Claim Of Summons Being Served On Ajit Doval During US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/us-court-rejects-khalistani-separatist-pannuns-claim-of-summons-being-served-on-ajit-doval-during-us-visit/): A US court has said that no complaint was delivered to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during his visit to Washington in February
- [Elon Musk's DOGE Shuts Down USAID In Radical Overhaul, Axes 10,000 Jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/elon-musks-doge-shuts-down-usaid-in-radical-overhaul-axes-10000-jobs/): Post Content
- [Germany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/germany-and-italy-arrest-more-than-30-in-mafia-food-fraud-sweep/): German police officer among those held in raids against the ‘Ndrangheta over sales of expensive food and equipment.
- [UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: US Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-us-prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-for-luigi-mangione/): US Attorney General Pamela Bondi directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing the CEO of UnitedHealth Group’s insurance division Brian Thompson in New York last year.
- [Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump’s administration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/yemen-chat-leak-what-does-it-tell-us-about-trumps-administration/): US officials downplay a journalist being included in Yemen attack chats, but it sheds light on workings of White House.
- [Russia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/russias-putin-hosts-chinese-foreign-minister-wang-for-talks-in-moscow/): The allies discussed developments of the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as relations between the two countries.
- [Crete hit hardest among Greek islands battered by storms, flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/crete-hit-hardest-among-greek-islands-battered-by-storms-flooding/): Bad weather also impacts islands in the Cyclades chain in the central Aegean Sea popular with tourists.
- [UK Says Russia Presents ‘Acute Threat’ To Its National Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/uk-says-russia-presents-acute-threat-to-its-national-security/): Britain will place Russia in the highest tier of its Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, requiring Moscow to register all political influence efforts in the UK from July 1.
- [EU Says ‘Strong Plan’ In Motion To Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariff Tantrums If Needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/eu-says-strong-plan-in-motion-to-retaliate-against-trumps-tariff-tantrums-if-needed/): Von der Leyen said she understood US arguments but would prefer negotiation instead of confrontation.
- [Trump To Unveil Reciprocal Tariffs On April, What Will Be Fallout Of America's 'Liberation Day'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/trump-to-unveil-reciprocal-tariffs-on-april-what-will-be-fallout-of-americas-liberation-day/): President Donald Trump will unleash a fresh round of tariffs targeting both allies and adversaries alike, signaling an aggressive stance on trade policy as he approaches what he has called “Liberation Day”. Trump has argued that tariffs protect US industries from unfair foreign competition, raise money for the federal government and provide leverage to demand […]
- [Ukrainian Man Who Went On Stabbing Rampage In Amsterdam Likely Had ‘Terrorist Intent’, Prosecutors Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/ukrainian-man-who-went-on-stabbing-rampage-in-amsterdam-likely-had-terrorist-intent-prosecutors-claim/): The Amsterdam authorities said that the stabber was a 30-year-old Ukrainian national from the Donetsk region.
- [Trump’s April 2 ‘liberation day’ tariffs: What to expect, and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/trumps-april-2-liberation-day-tariffs-what-to-expect-and-whats-next/): President Trump prepares to unveil ‘very kind’ tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.
- [At least 95 arrested in Zimbabwe after antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/at-least-95-arrested-in-zimbabwe-after-antigovernment-protests/): Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare’s Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.
- [Yet another Israeli war crime is buried in the sand as the world looks away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/yet-another-israeli-war-crime-is-buried-in-the-sand-as-the-world-looks-away/): Sixteen Palestinian paramedics and first responders were executed in Rafah. Indifference is all they get.
- [Libya: A Voice for Reconciliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/libya-a-voice-for-reconciliation/): A poet and a composer are inspired by Libyan history to create a modern peace anthem for their divided country.
- [UN Shows Gaza First Responders Retrieved From Mass Graves in Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/un-shows-gaza-first-responders-retrieved-from-mass-graves-in-rafah/): UN’s humanitarian agency OCHA released a footage of rescuers digging up “mass graves” in Rafah n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Kill Hezbollah & Iranian Irgc Quds Force Operative in Beirut Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/israel-kill-hezbollah-iranian-irgc-quds-force-operative-in-beirut-strike/): A Hezbollah official was among four people killed on April 1 in an Israeli strike on south Beirut, Lebanon n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China Calls Taiwan President ‘Parasite’, Then Holds Mega Drills To Give ‘Stern Warning’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/china-calls-taiwan-president-parasite-then-holds-mega-drills-to-give-stern-warning/): The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese Army called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a “parasite” in a video.
- [Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/finland-joins-other-russian-neighbours-exiting-from-landmine-treaty/): PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
- [Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/iceland-volcano-erupts-forcing-tourists-and-residents-to-evacuate/): Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern peninsula also evacuated last year.
- ['Cannot Accept': Russia On President Trump’s Ukraine Peace Deal, Releases Fresh Set Of Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/cannot-accept-russia-on-president-trumps-ukraine-peace-deal-releases-fresh-set-of-demands/): Russia said that it is giving serious consideration to the proposal US President Donald Trump has put on the table but it is not acceptable in its current form.
- [Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari’s Health Deteriorates, Rushed To Hospital In Karachi: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/pakistans-president-asif-ali-zardaris-health-deteriorates-rushed-to-hospital-in-karachi-report/): Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari was rushed to a private hospital in Karachi late Monday night following a deterioration in his health
- [Video: Video shows trapped survivors calling for help after Myanmar quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/video-video-shows-trapped-survivors-calling-for-help-after-myanmar-quake/): New video shows trapped survivors of the Myanmar earthquake calling for help from under rubble of a destroyed building.
- [Ukraine working on minerals deal as US ceasefire bid grinds on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/ukraine-working-on-minerals-deal-as-us-ceasefire-bid-grinds-on/): Kyiv working to maintain US support as Trump warned against Russian stalling on ceasefire deal.
- [Several killed as Israeli military bombs building in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/several-killed-as-israeli-military-bombs-building-in-beirut/): The Israeli military bombed a residential building in the suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.
- [Death Toll In Quake-Hit Myanmar Crosses 2700, Countless Remain Buried As 'Survival Window' Closes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/death-toll-in-quake-hit-myanmar-crosses-2700-countless-remain-buried-as-survival-window-closes/): As countless remain buried under the rubble in earthquake-hit Myanmar, the smell of decomposed bodies permeates the streets. Rescue teams are working frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding people still alive, four days after a massive earthquake killed more than 2700 people. But as the survival window closes, Myanmar is […]
- [‘Heard That India Will Be Dropping Tariffs’: Donald Trump Ahead Of Announcing Reciprocal Levies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/heard-that-india-will-be-dropping-tariffs-donald-trump-ahead-of-announcing-reciprocal-levies/): US President Donald Trump said he questioned why India did not do this before, that is to reduce tariffs on US goods.
- [Houthis ‘Down 16th’ MQ-9 Reaper As Trump Warns ‘Real Pain Yet To Come’ Amid ‘Deadly’ Yemen Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/houthis-down-16th-mq-9-reaper-as-trump-warns-real-pain-yet-to-come-amid-deadly-yemen-bombing/): The Houthis claim to have downed a 16th MQ-9 Reaper drone amid escalating tensions in Yemen. Former President Trump warns of “real pain yet to come” as the conflict intensifies. The situation is worsening with deadly bombings in Yemen, heightening concerns over regional stability. The downing of drones signals a significant shift in the ongoing […]
- [Israeli air strike on Beirut raises concerns over shaky ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/israeli-air-strike-on-beirut-raises-concerns-over-shaky-ceasefire/): Second Israeli attack in Lebanon in less than a week raises concerns over shaky ceasefire agreement.
- [Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/le-pens-conviction-in-france-career-ending-or-fuel-for-a-new-far-right/): After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.
- [Rescue workers Israel killed found in mass grave in Gaza: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/rescue-workers-israel-killed-found-in-mass-grave-in-gaza-what-to-know/): Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.
- [Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regime’s demise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/devastating-myanmar-earthquake-seen-as-omen-of-military-regimes-demise/): Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar’s military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.
- [Is Harvard Trump’s new target, after Columbia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/is-harvard-trumps-new-target-after-columbia/): Harvard President Garber has said lifesaving research is at stake amid Trump’s review of $9bn federal funding.
- [Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Crosses 2,700; Rescue Teams Warn Of Aid Shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-crosses-2700-rescue-teams-warn-of-aid-shortages/): Myanmar Earthquake: The 7.7 magnitude quake, which hit around lunchtime on Friday, was the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian country in more than a century.
- [Xi Says China, India Should Strengthen Ties In 'Dragon-Elephant Tango'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/xi-says-china-india-should-strengthen-ties-in-dragon-elephant-tango/): Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said both countries are ancient civilisations, major developing countries and important members of the Global South and both are in a crucial stage of modernisation
- [‘Someone Will Be Arrested’: Musk Reveals 400,000 Social Security Numbers Were Stolen In Data Breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/someone-will-be-arrested-musk-reveals-400000-social-security-numbers-were-stolen-in-data-breach/): Elon Musk in a voice note warned that the individual who has stolen social security numbers will be arrested soon.
- [China Sends Army, Navy, Air & Rocket Forces To ‘Surround’ Taiwan, Calls President Lai 'Parasite'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/china-sends-army-navy-air-rocket-forces-to-surround-taiwan-calls-president-lai-parasite/): China launched major military drills around Taiwan on April 1, simulating attacks and maritime blockades n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Inside Syria’s prisons for women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/inside-syrias-prisons-for-women/): Freed after 11 years in Assad’s prisons, Maysaa Al Hassan shares her story and fight for justice on Now You Know.
- [Traditional US-EU alliance “certainly unravelling”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/traditional-us-eu-alliance-certainly-unravelling/): Niall Stanage of The Hill breaks down the US-Europe alliance breakdown and what’s driving the rift.
- [African workers are taking on Meta and the world should pay attention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/african-workers-are-taking-on-meta-and-the-world-should-pay-attention/): A landmark case could see Meta forced to take responsibility for workers’ rights abuses not just in Kenya but globally.
- [Chinese Game Plan Uncovered With Loan App Scam, Rs 141 Crore Laundered Via Crypto | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/chinese-game-plan-uncovered-with-loan-app-scam-rs-141-crore-laundered-via-crypto-exclusive/): Chinese operatives created fake loan apps such as My Cash and M Rupee that charged exorbitant interest rates of up to 40 per cent, stole personal data, and harassed borrowers
- [Video: China sends warships to surround Taiwan in invasion drill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/video-china-sends-warships-to-surround-taiwan-in-invasion-drill/): Chinese warships and air forces have been conducting an invasion drill around Taiwan, which responded with its warships.
- [Myanmar holds minute of silence as death toll from earthquake tops 2,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/myanmar-holds-minute-of-silence-as-death-toll-from-earthquake-tops-2700/): Elderly woman pulled from rubble 91 hours after Friday’s quake as Myanmar remembers those who died.
- [EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/01/eu-has-strong-plan-to-respond-to-trumps-tariffs-blocs-chief-says/): Ursula von der Leyen says ‘all instruments are on the table’ as bloc weighs response to US tariffs.
- [Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/greece-launches-drastic-rearmament-programme-to-the-tune-of-27bn/): A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.
- [American consumers set to be the biggest losers in Trump’s trade wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/american-consumers-set-to-be-the-biggest-losers-in-trumps-trade-wars/): But Congress can still step in to save them, and the US economy.
- [Which countries have kept their promises on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/which-countries-have-kept-their-promises-on-gaza/): A look at what different countries said should be done in Gaza — and what they actually did.
- [Thailand Releases Ramayana Mural Stamp On Modi's BIMSTEC Visit, PM Receives Special Edition 'Tipitaka'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/thailand-releases-ramayana-mural-stamp-on-modis-bimstec-visit-pm-receives-special-edition-tipitaka/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi also received as a present ‘The World Tipitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition’ — a compilation of Buddha’s teachings and regarded as the principal Buddhist scripture — from his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- [France Warns War ‘almost Inevitable’ if Iran Nuclear Talks Fail, Tehran Vows "Strong Counterattack"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/france-warns-war-almost-inevitable-if-iran-nuclear-talks-fail-tehran-vows-strong-counterattack/): France has warned that a military confrontation with Iran would be “almost inevitable” if talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme failed. “In the event of failure, a military confrontation would appear to be almost inevitable,” France’s foreign minister said on April 2. Jean-Noel Barrot’s remarks came after French president convened a rare and undisclosed meeting of […]
- ['Mission 500', 'Clause 4': Why Modi Govt Is Not Troubled By Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/mission-500-clause-4-why-modi-govt-is-not-troubled-by-trumps-tariffs/): Sources say the government was expecting the figure to be about 25-26 per cent, so it came as no shock. Backroom legwork was already being done, and India has looked at and drafted a Plan B
- [Trump’s auto tariffs could help China’s carmakers, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trumps-auto-tariffs-could-help-chinas-carmakers-experts-say/): Trump’s 25 percent tariff could ‘level the playing field’ for Chinese brands insulated from the US market, analyst say.
- [Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: How much will each country be hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-how-much-will-each-country-be-hit/): Trump held up a reciprocal tariffs chart during his ‘Liberation Day’ address.
- [Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/jailed-tunisian-opposition-figure-jaouhar-ben-mbarek-goes-on-hunger-strike/): Ben Mbarek, along with about 40 other critics of the president, is being tried on state conspiracy charges.
- [PM Modi News | PM Modi Holds Delegation Level Talks With Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-news-pm-modi-holds-delegation-level-talks-with-thailand-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-news18/): | PM Modi holds delegation level talks with Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Worse than worst-case scenario’: Trump’s tariffs send markets reeling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/worse-than-worst-case-scenario-trumps-tariffs-send-markets-reeling/): Scale of US president’s tariff plans takes investors by surprise, sending stock markets tumbling.
- [Hungary Announces Plans To Exit International Criminal Court As Netanyahu Visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/hungary-announces-plans-to-exit-international-criminal-court-as-netanyahu-visits/): Hungary declared its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an ICC arrest warrant.
- [Not 26%, But 27% Trump’s Tariff Imposed On India, Shows White House Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/not-26-but-27-trumps-tariff-imposed-on-india-shows-white-house-order/): White House annex listing the reciprocal tariff rates differed for at least 12 countries and two island nations
- [Trump Exempts Indian Pharmaceuticals From Tariffs In Big Relief But Medical Devices Face Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-exempts-indian-pharmaceuticals-from-tariffs-in-big-relief-but-medical-devices-face-uncertainty/): The industry applauded the decision as Trump’s move recognises the crucial role that affordable, life-saving Indian generic medicines play in US public health
- [PM Modi Hold Talks With Thai Counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-hold-talks-with-thai-counterpart-paetongtarn-shinawatra-top-updates/): Upon his visit, PM Modi received a warm welcome in Bangkok with members of the Sikh community performing Bhangra at Don Mueang airport.
- [Hungary says it will withdraw from ICC as Israel’s Netanyahu visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/hungary-says-it-will-withdraw-from-icc-as-israels-netanyahu-visits/): Orban had raised the prospect of exit from the ICC after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the court.
- [‘Nothing is off the table’: How US trade partners are responding to tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/nothing-is-off-the-table-how-us-trade-partners-are-responding-to-tariffs/): Analysts warn of price hikes and a potential recession in the US, where stock futures have dropped.
- [Pakistan Orders Afghan Refugees To Leave Or Face Expulsion, Taliban Condemns Move | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pakistan-orders-afghan-refugees-to-leave-or-face-expulsion-taliban-condemns-move-exclusive/): The crackdown, which affects around 3 million individuals, includes even those holding legal documentation such as Afghan Citizen Cards and Proof of Registration cards
- [Trump’s Tariff Formula: Internet Thinks It Has Cracked The Code, Points To US Trade Deficits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trumps-tariff-formula-internet-thinks-it-has-cracked-the-code-points-to-us-trade-deficits/): Trump announced 10% tariffs on all imports into the United States, and even higher tariffs on goods from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the US
- [Indian parliament’s lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/indian-parliaments-lower-house-passes-controversial-muslim-endowments-bill/): Bill would add non-Muslims to boards that manage endowments and increase government say in validating properties.
- [Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/malaysia-suspends-search-for-long-missing-flight-mh370/): Relatives of passengers lost on the 2014 flight have continued to demand answers from Malaysian authorities.
- [On Cam, Australian PM Anthony Albanese Falls Off Stage While Posing For Photos At Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/on-cam-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-falls-off-stage-while-posing-for-photos-at-event/): Anthony Albanese tumbled off a stage during an event in New South Wales, but quickly recovered, assuring everyone he was fine. The incident happened while he was posing for photos.
- [Musk Revisits His 2019 Warning, Says Humanity May Be Just A 'Biological Bootloader' For AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/musk-revisits-his-2019-warning-says-humanity-may-be-just-a-biological-bootloader-for-ai/): Musk reflected on a statement he made in 2019 during a conversation with Alibaba CEO Jack Ma at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai
- [PM Modi In Bangkok: What Is BIMSTEC And Why Is It Significant For India's Strategic Interests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-in-bangkok-what-is-bimstec-and-why-is-it-significant-for-indias-strategic-interests/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thailand for the BIMSTEC Summit, meeting with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and King Maha Vajiralongkorn. BIMSTEC, founded in 1997, includes seven member states.
- [Indian Man Sentenced To 35 Years In US Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of Minors, Child Pornography](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/indian-man-sentenced-to-35-years-in-us-prison-for-sexual-exploitation-of-minors-child-pornography/): Sai Kumar Kurremula, 31, an Indian national living in Edmond, Oklahoma on an immigrant visa, has been sentenced to serve 420 months in federal prison
- [US Man Enters Restricted Andamans Island: Who Is Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/us-man-enters-restricted-andamans-island-who-is-mykhailo-viktorovych-polyakov/): The 24-year-old Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested on March 31 when he attempted to enter the restricted area.
- [Israel ‘Dissecting' Gaza to Seize Morag Corridor as IDF 'Switches Gears', Hamas Rejects Truce Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israel-dissecting-gaza-to-seize-morag-corridor-as-idf-switches-gears-hamas-rejects-truce-offer/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday (April 2) that the military was “dissecting” the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held in the enclave.It came as rescuers said 34 people were killed in continued Israeli strikes on the territory, including on a UN building.The military is “dissecting the […]
- [Dead or alive? Surviving Pakistan’s 28-hour train hijack in an engine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/dead-or-alive-surviving-pakistans-28-hour-train-hijack-in-an-engine/): Assistant train driver Saad Qamar’s family didn’t know if he had been killed. On Thursday, he’ll be back at work.
- [Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lose to LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/lionel-messi-inter-miami-lose-to-lafc-in-concacaf-champions-cup/): Nathan Ordaz’s goal was enough for LAFC to prevail against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in their first-leg quarterfinal.
- [Five key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/five-key-takeaways-from-trumps-liberation-day-reciprocal-tariffs/): US President Donald Trump has further escalated a trade war, announcing reciprocal tariffs on all countries.
- [London-Mumbai Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Turkey; 200 Indian Passengers Stranded For 16 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/london-mumbai-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-turkey-200-indian-passengers-stranded-for-16-hours/): Passengers remained unclear about their onward journey from Turkey as the airline has not announced any alternate arrangements yet.
- [Trump Announces Tariffs On Uninhabited Antarctic Islands, Australian PM Says 'Nowhere On Earth Is Safe'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-announces-tariffs-on-uninhabited-antarctic-islands-australian-pm-says-nowhere-on-earth-is-safe/): Heard Island and McDonald Islands, an external Australian territory, which rank among the most isolated places on Earth are also facing the brunt of Trump’s trade war.
- [PM Modi News | PM Narendra Modi Arrives In Bangkok, Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-news-pm-narendra-modi-arrives-in-bangkok-receives-warm-welcome-from-indian-diaspora/): | PM Modi arrives in Bangkok for BIMSTEC summit, receives warm welcome from the Indian diaspora n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['India Has Longest Coastline In Bay Of Bengal':Jaishankar's Cherry-Picking Jab At Bangladesh's Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/india-has-longest-coastline-in-bay-of-bengaljaishankars-cherry-picking-jab-at-bangladeshs-yunus/): | ‘India Has Longest Coastline In Bay Of Bengal’: Jaishankar’s ‘Cherry-Picking’ Jab At Bangladesh’s .India is aware of its responsibility with regard to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, adding that the country also has the longest coastline in the Bay of Bengal.The […]
- [IAF's Shubhanshu Shukla Likely To Be Launched On NASA's Axiom Mission 4 In May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/iafs-shubhanshu-shukla-likely-to-be-launched-on-nasas-axiom-mission-4-in-may/): Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS in May 2025, becoming India’s second astronaut in space. The mission, aboard a SpaceX Dragon, will last up to 14 days, according to NASA.
- [Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Crosses 3,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-crosses-3000/): Myanmar Earthquake: Myanmar’s junta said that 341 are still missing and 4,715 are injured, six days after the 7.7-magnitude quake in the country.
- [Why is Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/why-is-zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa-facing-pressure-to-resign/): An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt.
- [Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex, Sells Out First Batch Of Her Lifestyle Brand Products In 30 Minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/meghan-duchess-of-sussex-sells-out-first-batch-of-her-lifestyle-brand-products-in-30-minutes/): Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sold out the first batch of her As Ever products, which include honey, jam, shortbread, and tea blends. Future collections are expected to be seasonal.
- ["Our Declaration Of Independence" Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Announcement Shakes Up Global Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/our-declaration-of-independence-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-announcement-shakes-up-global-trade/): President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of reciprocal tariffs to match duties put on US goods by other countries. Trump said he would impose a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country’s biggest trading partners. Some countries have vowed swift retribution, while also […]
- [How Long Will Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Be In Place? Expert Weighs In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/how-long-will-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-be-in-place-expert-weighs-in/): Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs came into effect on April 2. But how long will the tariffs be in place? Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez has weighed in on the matter.
- [Donald Trump's 26% Reciprocal Tariff On India: How It Could Play Out, Which Businesses Could Be Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/donald-trumps-26-reciprocal-tariff-on-india-how-it-could-play-out-which-businesses-could-be-hit/): Donald Trump’s Tariffs On India: Pharmaceutical exports are exempt from the reciprocal tariff for now which will come as a relief for Indian companies. Here’s a look at how Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact India
- [PM Modi Departs For Thailand To Attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit Followed By Sri Lanka Visit | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-departs-for-thailand-to-attend-6th-bimstec-summit-followed-by-sri-lanka-visit-news18/): | PM Modi departs for Thailand to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit, followed by Sri Lanka visitApart from holding talks with his Thai counterpart, the BIMSTEC summit will bring Mr. Modi face-to-face with Nepal Prime Minister K. .P Sharma Oli, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, and Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, among others. n18oc_worldNews18 […]
- [Female Passenger Strips Down In Public At Florida Airport During Meltdown, Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/female-passenger-strips-down-in-public-at-florida-airport-during-meltdown-video-goes-viral/): The woman, reportedly a passenger of Spirit Airlines, was seen shouting at the airport, wearing nothing but a white underwear and shoes.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,134](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1134/): These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [To Befriend Sentinelese, US Man Enters Andaman's Restricted Island With Coke & Coconut; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/to-befriend-sentinelese-us-man-enters-andamans-restricted-island-with-coke-coconut-arrested/): Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested on March 31 for allegedly entering North Sentinel Island without authorisation
- [How Did Canada And Mexico Escape Trump's April 2 Reciprocal Tariffs Despite Strained Ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/how-did-canada-and-mexico-escape-trumps-april-2-reciprocal-tariffs-despite-strained-ties/): Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on various countries came into effect on April 2. However, Canada and Mexico were untouched by the new tariffs despite strained ties lately.
- [Trump Tariff: "Canada To Fight Trump Tariffs With ‘Purpose’ And ‘Force,’ Says PM Mark Carney |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-tariff-canada-to-fight-trump-tariffs-with-purpose-and-force-says-pm-mark-carney-news18/): U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal global tariffs on his so-called “Liberation Day” Wednesday.He also unleashed a baseline 10 per cent fee on all imports, but a fact sheet from the White House says Canada is exempt.Prime Minister Mark Carney held meetings throughout the day and after Trump’s announcement. While Canada did not get […]
- [Bangladesh Shifting Trade To China, Say Finance Ministry Sources Of B'desh | What Next For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/bangladesh-shifting-trade-to-china-say-finance-ministry-sources-of-bdesh-what-next-for-india/): : Bangladesh shifting trade to China, say finance ministry sources of Bangladesh Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['PM Modi Great Friend Of Mine': Top Quotes From Trump's 'Liberation Day' Reciprocal Tariffs Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-great-friend-of-mine-top-quotes-from-trumps-liberation-day-reciprocal-tariffs-speech/): Reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in February, he described him as a “great friend” but criticised India for imposing “very tough” tariffs
- ['Not The Act Of A Friend': World Leaders React To Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/not-the-act-of-a-friend-world-leaders-react-to-trumps-liberation-day-tariffs/): World leaders began reacting after US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced global reciprocal tariffs
- [Canadian PM Vows To 'Fight' Trump's Sweeping Tariffs With 'Counter Measures'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/canadian-pm-vows-to-fight-trumps-sweeping-tariffs-with-counter-measures/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday pledged to “fight” against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs
- [US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-judge-throws-out-corruption-case-against-nyc-mayor-eric-adams/): Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.
- [‘A historic moment’: Donald Trump unveils sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/a-historic-moment-donald-trump-unveils-sweeping-reciprocal-tariffs/): Experts say the tariffs are likely to transform the global economy, marking a ‘tectonic shift’ in trade relations.
- [Trump Unveils Broad Reciprocal Tariffs; Know Which Countries Face Highest Rates | Full List Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/trump-unveils-broad-reciprocal-tariffs-know-which-countries-face-highest-rates-full-list-here/): US Tariff Plan: As Trump announced “Liberation Day” tariffs, several countries, including India, China, and the European Union, will be impacted.
- [Israel launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israel-launches-air-attacks-on-syrias-damascus-and-hama/): In latest wave of attacks, Israel strikes Damascus’s Barzeh neighbourhood and ‘military capabilities’ in Hama and Homs.
- [Liverpool beat Everton in feisty derby to keep title charge on track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/liverpool-beat-everton-in-feisty-derby-to-keep-title-charge-on-track/): Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game in heated Merseyside derby to restore Liverpool’s 12-point lead at the top.
- [Barcelona beat Atletico to set up Real Madrid final in Copa del Rey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/barcelona-beat-atletico-to-set-up-real-madrid-final-in-copa-del-rey/): Barcelona will face Real Madrid in an El Clasico final in Spain’s Copa del Rey after 5-4 aggregate defeat of Atletico.
- [‘Kind Reciprocal’: Donald Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariffs On China, EU And Other Trading Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/kind-reciprocal-donald-trump-unveils-sweeping-tariffs-on-china-eu-and-other-trading-partners/): US President Donald Trump said other countries have plundered the US and the tariffs will end as he imposed reciprocal tariffs.
- [Donald Trump Announces 26% ‘Discounted Reciprocal Tariff’ On Indian Goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trump-announces-26-discounted-reciprocal-tariff-on-indian-goods/): Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a great friend of his and noted that the US had not imposed tariffs on India for many years.
- [Netanyahu: Israel is ‘dissecting the Gaza Strip’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/netanyahu-israel-is-dissecting-the-gaza-strip/): Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israel is “dissecting the Gaza Strip” to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
- [Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/military-clash-almost-inevitable-if-iran-nuclear-talks-fail-france-says/): Diplomatic failure on Iran deal could lead to military confrontation, French foreign minister warns.
- [Why is Pakistan deporting Afghans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/why-is-pakistan-deporting-afghans/): Islamabad says about three million Afghans must leave the country this year.
- [Trump Would "Love" To Run Against Obama In 2028, Will US Constitution Be Amended For A Third Term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/trump-would-love-to-run-against-obama-in-2028-will-us-constitution-be-amended-for-a-third-term/): Donald Trump cannot run for a third term as president, barring changes to the Constitution. But that has not stopped him from openly flirting with the idea. He has been insisting there were “methods” to circumvent the two-term limit set out by the 22nd Amendment. He even said he would like the idea of running […]
- [UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/uk-sanctions-pro-russian-group-over-alleged-moldova-vote-interference/): The United Kingdom targets the Russian-based Evrazia group, accusing it of undermining Moldova’s democracy.
- [UK PM blasts incoming US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/uk-pm-blasts-incoming-us-tariffs/): As President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs roll out, some global leaders are pushing back.
- [Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ arrives with promise of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trumps-liberation-day-arrives-with-promise-of-tariffs/): Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” has arrived in the US, with the president preparing to impose massive tariffs
- [Danish PM promises to support Greenland against US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/danish-pm-promises-to-support-greenland-against-us-pressure/): Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen says her country remains ‘Greenland’s closest partner’ during a three-day trip to Greenland.
- [Ahead Of Trump Tariff Rollout, US Trade Panel Pans India’s Price-Fixing Of Medical Devices, Essential Drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/ahead-of-trump-tariff-rollout-us-trade-panel-pans-indias-price-fixing-of-medical-devices-essential-drugs/): American companies have raised concerns, noting that price controls have not been increased in line with inflation and do not differentiate on the basis of the cost of production or technological innovation, which dissuades US firms from serving the market
- [FBI Sees Record-High Agent Applications In Kash Patel’s First Month, Highest Since 2016](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/fbi-sees-record-high-agent-applications-in-kash-patels-first-month-highest-since-2016/): According to reports, 5,577 new FBI agent applications were submitted in March alone, marking the highest monthly total since April 2016
- [America's "Liberation Day" Is Here, But What Will Be The Impact Of Trump Tariffs And Who Will Pay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/americas-liberation-day-is-here-but-what-will-be-the-impact-of-trump-tariffs-and-who-will-pay/): President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here. For months, he has kept businesses and countries guessing on his tariff plans that revolve around what he refers to as “reciprocal tariffs.” The Trump administration has not said how high the tariffs could go, which countries will be hit, or who will foot the bill. While US […]
- [Subhanshu Shukla Set To Become First Indian Astronaut To Reach ISS Aboard SpaceX Dragon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/subhanshu-shukla-set-to-become-first-indian-astronaut-to-reach-iss-aboard-spacex-dragon/): Shubhanshu Shukla aims to showcase India’s cultural heritage by carrying artefacts from different regions and performing yoga poses in space.
- [White House Admits Administrative Error In Deporting Maryland Man To El Salvador | Karoline Leavitt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/white-house-admits-administrative-error-in-deporting-maryland-man-to-el-salvador-karoline-leavitt/): President Donald Trump ‘s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison but is arguing against returning him to federal custody in the United States because of alleged gang ties.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials admitted in a court filing on Monday night to an […]
- [Val Kilmer leaves legacy of film, stage, and poetry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/val-kilmer-leaves-legacy-of-film-stage-and-poetry/): Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a career that reached far beyond action movies.
- [Donald Trump Says Elon Musk To Step Down From DOGE Role Soon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trump-says-elon-musk-to-step-down-from-doge-role-soon-report/): President Trump and Elon Musk have decided that Musk will soon step back from his government role. Musk’s term as a special government employee is set to end by May.
- ['Administrative Error' Sent Maryland Man To El Salvador Prison, Was He A Member Of MS-13 Gang?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/administrative-error-sent-maryland-man-to-el-salvador-prison-was-he-a-member-of-ms-13-gang/): President Donald Trump’s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador mega prison. But at the same time, it is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his alleged ties to the notorious MS-13 gang, which is one of the eight Latin American […]
- [Tariff uncertainties have companies in Mexico on their toes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/tariff-uncertainties-have-companies-in-mexico-on-their-toes/): US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are forcing companies in Mexico to rethink their business plans.
- [Taiwan Scrambles Jets as China Holds "Blockade" Drills, US Calls Intimidation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/taiwan-scrambles-jets-as-china-holds-blockade-drills-us-calls-intimidation/): Taiwan scrambled Mirage 2000 jets as China conducted “Strait Thunder-2025A” military drills. Beijing practised “blockade and control” and “precision strikes” on key sites, deploying the Shandong carrier. Washington condemned the exercises as “intimidation tactics,” while Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te called China a “foreign hostile force,” escalating regional tensions further. n18oc_crux
- [Who’s winning the race for the Arctic’s resources?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/whos-winning-the-race-for-the-arctics-resources/): Russia says it is open to economic cooperation with the West in the Arctic.
- [Senator Cory Booker Sets Record With 25-Hour Speech Protesting Trump’s Actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/senator-cory-booker-sets-record-with-25-hour-speech-protesting-trumps-actions/): US Senator Cory Booker set a record with a 25-hour Senate speech, protesting Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions. He fasted for days and stopped drinking water before the speech. Quoting civil rights leader John Lewis, Booker urged “good trouble” activism, calling it a moral moment beyond politics before concluding, “Madam President, I yield the floor.” n18oc_crux
- [Wrongful deportation of man to El Salvador “threat to everybody”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/wrongful-deportation-of-man-to-el-salvador-threat-to-everybody/): Al Sharpton examines Trump’s wrongful deportation of a Maryland man and asks how this could happen in the US.
- [Israeli Minister Smotrich Says "We Are Here to Stay" During West Bank Tour Amid Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israeli-minister-smotrich-says-we-are-here-to-stay-during-west-bank-tour-amid-gaza-war/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared Israeli troops and settlers are “here to stay” during a West Bank tour. He defended settlements despite international illegality. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to prevent the Palestinian Authority from controlling the territory, comparing efforts to Israeli military actions against Palestinian groups in Jenin and Tulkarem. n18oc_crux
- [US Rushes Second Warship To Mideast Amid Yemen Attacks, Houthis Flaunt MQ-9 Reaper Drone ‘Wreckage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/us-rushes-second-warship-to-mideast-amid-yemen-attacks-houthis-flaunt-mq-9-reaper-drone-wreckage/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels on April 1 released footage purportedly documenting the moment they “shot down” US’ MQ-9 Reaper drone The Iran-backed armed group also shared images of what it said was the wreckage of the drone, also known as Predator B The US drone was reportedly downed using a domestically produced surface-to-air missile while it […]
- [Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/israels-netanyahu-heads-to-hungary-in-defiance-of-icc-arrest-warrant/): Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli PM despite an international warrant.
- [Conditions worsen for Myanmar earthquake survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/conditions-worsen-for-myanmar-earthquake-survivors/): Frustration rise among Myanmar’s earthquake survivors as they face shortages of clean water, food, medicine and shelter.
- [These activists are pushing for an ICC war crimes case against Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/these-activists-are-pushing-for-an-icc-war-crimes-case-against-biden/): Lawyers from a US activist group are pushing for the International Criminal Court to take up a case against Biden.
- [Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/commonwealth-should-lead-the-discussion-on-slavery-reparations/): The organisation is often dismissed as a talking shop. Reparations are one issue where talking is exactly what’s needed.
- [‘Desperate conditions’ at hospital near Myanmar’s quake epicentre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/desperate-conditions-at-hospital-near-myanmars-quake-epicentre/): Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng has been at a hospital near the epicentre of Myanmar’s earthquake.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reporter on Israel’s expanded Gaza ground attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/video-al-jazeera-reporter-on-israels-expanded-gaza-ground-attack/): Israel’s military has announced a major expansion of its ground assault on Gaza.
- [‘Won’t Sit Idle…’ Iran’s Neighbours Warn Amid US Bombing Threat, Tehran’s Nuclear Sites On Hit List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/wont-sit-idle-irans-neighbours-warn-amid-us-bombing-threat-tehrans-nuclear-sites-on-hit-list-2/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Donald Trump Tariffs Announcement Live Updates: Few Hours Left For Big US Move, What's At Stake For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trump-tariffs-announcement-live-updates-few-hours-left-for-big-us-move-whats-at-stake-for-india/): While India will be watching the tariff decision closely, trading partners from European Union to Canada and Mexico have vowed to respond with retaliatory tariffs.
- [Donald Trump's Tariffs Keep Global Markets On Edge. What Do Liberation Day Levies Mean For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/donald-trumps-tariffs-keep-global-markets-on-edge-what-do-liberation-day-levies-mean-for-india/): A report released by CareEdge Ratings highlighted concerns about Trump’s tariffs affecting overall market sentiment.
- [Democratic-Backed Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Race Despite Musk's Millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/democratic-backed-susan-crawford-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-election-race-despite-musks-millions/): Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Susan Crawford, defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and abortion rights and to oppose voter ID, stood on stage surrounded by the court’s four current liberal justices and celebrated her […]
- [What are the implications of Marine Le Pen’s fraud conviction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/what-are-the-implications-of-marine-le-pens-fraud-conviction/): French far-right leader has been convicted of embezzling European Union funds.
- [Why has Italy tightened citizenship rules?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/why-has-italy-tightened-citizenship-rules/): A new law will block people from claiming Italian citizenship through their great-grandparents.
- [DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/dr-congo-spares-three-convicted-us-coup-accomplices-of-capital-punishment/): Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.
- [Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/are-us-car-plants-being-built-at-record-rates-as-trump-claims/): Trump claimed auto plant growth, but evidence shows reallocations at existing facilities rather than new constructions.
- [Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona semifinal – start, lineup, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/copa-del-rey-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-semifinal-start-lineup-news/): Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in second leg of their Copa semifinal after the teams played out 4-4 draw on February 25.
- [‘Won’t Sit Idle…’ Iran’s Neighbours Warn Amid US Bombing Threat, Tehran’s Nuclear Sites On Hit List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/wont-sit-idle-irans-neighbours-warn-amid-us-bombing-threat-tehrans-nuclear-sites-on-hit-list/): Iran’s military commanders have been urged to launch a preemptive strike on Diego Garcia before the US uses it to target Tehran, reported The TelegraphThe report is based on inputs from a senior Iranian official who told the British news outlet that this is an attempt to deter Washington from striking TehranThis, the official said, […]
- [When Will Donald Trump Roll Out Liberation Day Reciprocal Tariffs? Here’s Where To Watch The Event Live](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/when-will-donald-trump-roll-out-liberation-day-reciprocal-tariffs-heres-where-to-watch-the-event-live/): US President Donald Trump will be announcing what he calls “Liberation Day” tariffs from the Rose Bowl Garden at an event flanked by his cabinet members.
- [Palestinians shot as Israeli settlers attack occupied West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/02/palestinians-shot-as-israeli-settlers-attack-occupied-west-bank-village/): Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians villagers with gunfire and burned their property in southern Nablus.
- [‘Full Of Lies’: Netanyahu Says He Didn't Ask His Security Chief To Delay Graft Trial Against Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/full-of-lies-netanyahu-says-he-didnt-ask-his-security-chief-to-delay-graft-trial-against-him/): Ronen Bar said in a letter that Netanyahu had requested his intervention in the prime minister’s corruption trial.
- [Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya eligible to return, Bangladesh says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/myanmar-confirms-180000-rohingya-eligible-to-return-bangladesh-says/): The 180,000 names were part of a list of 800,000 Rohingya that Bangladesh submitted to Myanmar in six batches.
- [US Warns Trump Not Interested In "Endless" Talks With Russia, UK-French Military Chiefs Visit Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/us-warns-trump-not-interested-in-endless-talks-with-russia-uk-french-military-chiefs-visit-kyiv/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (April 4) that Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia over Ukraine, adding it would soon be clear if Moscow was serious about peace.Rubio was in Brussels for talks with NATO allies, most of whom have nervously eyed […]
- [PM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome In Colombo; 6 Sri Lankan Ministers Receive Him At Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/pm-modi-gets-rousing-welcome-in-colombo-6-sri-lankan-ministers-receive-him-at-airport-video/): In a special welcome, despite the rain, six top ministers of Sri Lanka government received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Colombo Airport.
- [Real Madrid’s Mbappe and Rudiger clear for Champions League but both fined](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/real-madrids-mbappe-and-rudiger-clear-for-champions-league-but-both-fined/): Real Madrid pair cleared to play against Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal after UEFA issue suspended bans.
- [Zimbabwe must abandon Rhodesian style of governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/zimbabwe-must-abandon-rhodesian-style-of-governance/): Replacing Mnangagwa with another corrupt elite will not deliver the change Zimbabweans demand and need.
- [Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her new book, Trump and ‘mass murder’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-on-her-new-book-trump-and-mass-murder-in-gaza/): Redi Tlhabi talks with award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her new book, Trump’s second term and Gaza.
- [Trump Cracks Down On Romance: US Govt Officials Forbidden From Dating Chinese Nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/trump-cracks-down-on-romance-us-govt-officials-forbidden-from-dating-chinese-nationals/): The “non-fraternisation” policy was put into effect in January by former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns shortly before he left China, banning any romantic relations with Chinese nationals.
- [“I'm the first buyer” Trump Flaunts $5M Gold Card for Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/im-the-first-buyer-trump-flaunts-5m-gold-card-for-immigrants/): Aboard Air Force One, President Trump unveiled his “Gold Card” for wealthy immigrants. Launched in February, the $5 million card grants U.S. residency, replacing the EB-5 visa. Holders are exempt from U.S. taxes on overseas income. Commerce Secretary Lutnick claimed 1,000 cards were sold in one day, raising $5 billion. Trump proudly declared himself the […]
- [Indian-Origin Priest Shot Dead In US' Kansas, Suspect Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/indian-origin-priest-shot-dead-in-us-kansas-suspect-held/): An Oklahoma man, Gary Hermesch, is held on suspicion of fatally shooting Catholic priest Arul Carasala at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas. Carasala, 57, died in the hospital.
- [Trump Claims Vietnam Is Slashing Tariffs On US Imports To 0%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/trump-claims-vietnam-is-slashing-tariffs-on-us-imports-to-0/): US President Donald Trump had a productive call with Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam, who expressed interest in reducing tariffs to zero if an agreement with the US is reached.
- [‘Death is becoming very imminent now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/death-is-becoming-very-imminent-now/): “And as I speak, this is the sound of huge explosions.”
- [Trump tariffs could lead to a new world order: Economist Ha-Joon Chang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/trump-tariffs-could-lead-to-a-new-world-order-economist-ha-joon-chang/): What’s next for the US and global economy after Trump’s new tariffs? Redi Tlhabi talks with economist Ha-Joon Chang.
- [UK comedian Russell Brand faces rape, sexual assault charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/uk-comedian-russell-brand-faces-rape-sexual-assault-charges/): Police say Brand faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual assault.
- [Sarnath Buddha To UP’s Silk Brocade Shawl: A Look At PM Modi’s Gifts For Thailand’s Dignitaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/sarnath-buddha-to-ups-silk-brocade-shawl-a-look-at-pm-modis-gifts-for-thailands-dignitaries/): From a brass Sarnath Buddha to silk brocade shawl from Uttar Pradesh, the gifts showcased Indian culture and tradition
- [UK Comedian-Actor Russell Brand Charged With Rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/uk-comedian-actor-russell-brand-charged-with-rape/): Brand is charged with the rape of a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area on England’s south coast, and the oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in 2004 in the central Westminster area of London
- [Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Nepal Days After Myanmar Tragedy, Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/magnitude-5-earthquake-hits-nepal-days-after-myanmar-tragedy-tremors-felt-in-delhi-ncr/): A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Friday, days after a powerful quake devastated parts of Myanmar and Thailand. The tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR as well, as per data from the National Center for Seismology.
- [How Donald Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Affect Your Wallet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/how-donald-trumps-latest-tariffs-could-affect-your-wallet/): President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet.
- [China hits back at Trump tariffs with 34% tax on US goods, export curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/china-hits-back-at-trump-tariffs-with-34-tax-on-us-goods-export-curbs/): Beijing says it will impose additional 34 percent tax on US goods from next week in retaliation to Washington’s tariffs.
- [The trade surplus that Trump never mentions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/the-trade-surplus-that-trump-never-mentions/): US has a trade surplus from export of services which experts say are now vulnerable to global tariffs.
- [Stage Set For India's First Astronaut On ISS, Axiom Mission 4 Launch Expected No Sooner Than May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/stage-set-for-indias-first-astronaut-on-iss-axiom-mission-4-launch-expected-no-sooner-than-may/): Axiom Space just unveiled the research agenda for the mission, which includes 60 experiments from 31 countries, with targeted studies from NASA, ISRO, and ESA
- [De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/de-bruyne-to-leave-man-city-at-end-of-season/): Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne announces he will leave the Premier League champions.
- [The surprising casualties of Benjamin Netanyahu’s torrent of terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/the-surprising-casualties-of-benjamin-netanyahus-torrent-of-terror/): Bibi has abandoned the remaining Israeli captives in the evangelical pursuit of Trump’s sick plan.
- [India’s opposition says will challenge Muslim properties bill in top court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/indias-opposition-says-will-challenge-muslim-properties-bill-in-top-court/): Amendments to 1995 law governing waqf endowments would add non-Muslims to boards that manage such properties.
- [“Grave Betrayal” South Korea Court Removes President Yoon Over Martial Law Bid, Upholds Impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/grave-betrayal-south-korea-court-removes-president-yoon-over-martial-law-bid-upholds-impeachment/): South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil.Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament. He was also […]
- [‘Elder Brother, Spiritual Master’: Bhutan PM All Praise For PM Modi As They Meet In Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/elder-brother-spiritual-master-bhutan-pm-all-praise-for-pm-modi-as-they-meet-in-thailand/): Tobgay and Modi met in Thailand’s Bangkok on the sidelines of 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
- [Israel killed dozens of women and children in attacks on Gaza schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/israel-killed-dozens-of-women-and-children-in-attacks-on-gaza-schools/): At least 33 children were killed by Israeli attacks on schools housing displaced Palestinians on Thursday in Gaza.
- [India’s Modi, Bangladesh’s Yunus hold first talks since 2024 uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/indias-modi-bangladeshs-yunus-hold-first-talks-since-2024-uprising/): Modi says he wants ‘positive and constructive relationship’ with Bangladesh where pro-India Hasina was ousted last year.
- [Hindu Temple Vandalised In Canada, Police Launch Manhunt To Nab Two Suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/hindu-temple-vandalised-in-canada-police-launch-manhunt-to-nab-two-suspects/): Police in Ontario are searching for two men who vandalized the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in the GTA. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Suspect photos released.
- ['Sunshine On Other Side': As Trump's Tariffs Trigger Trade Wars, India Sees Opportunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/sunshine-on-other-side-as-trumps-tariffs-trigger-trade-wars-india-sees-opportunity/): A top source in the government says that the US tariff structure is designed in such a way that it would actually help India the most
- [South Korea “has a desire to move on” from disgraced president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/south-korea-has-a-desire-to-move-on-from-disgraced-president/): Professor Robert Kelly says South Koreans are relieved they can move on from their impeached president.
- [Russia stalls ceasefire talks as it intensifies attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/russia-stalls-ceasefire-talks-as-it-intensifies-attacks-on-ukraine/): Russia and Ukraine continue long-range drone and missile attacks, but observe an informal ceasefire in the Black Sea.
- [“Houthis on the Frontline.." Iran Orders Military Personnel ‘to Leave Yemen’ as US Strikes Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/houthis-on-the-frontline-iran-orders-military-personnel-to-leave-yemen-as-us-strikes-intensify/): Iran seems to be abandoning its Houthi allies as the US escalates its airstrike campaign against the Yemeni group. Tehran has ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen to avoid direct confrontation with the US if an Iranian soldier was killed, The Telegraph reported.Iran was also scaling back its strategy of supporting a network of […]
- [Hungary Quits ICC, Orban Says Court Became “Political” Over Israel Decisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/hungary-quits-icc-orban-says-court-became-political-over-israel-decisions/): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it a political institution, citing its actions against Israel. Orban spoke alongside Israeli PM Netanyahu, visiting Budapest despite an ICC warrant over Gaza war crimes. Israel dismissed the accusations as antisemitic and politically driven, defending its actions as self-defense. The […]
- [China Slaps US With 34% Tariffs In Retaliation To Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ As Trade War Heats Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/china-slaps-us-with-34-tariffs-in-retaliation-to-trumps-liberation-day-as-trade-war-heats-up/): Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs on several countries – US allies and foes alike – including an additional 34% rate on Chinese imports. China vowed countermeasures to Trump’s move.
- [Israel has turned two-thirds of Gaza into no-go zones, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/israel-has-turned-two-thirds-of-gaza-into-no-go-zones-un-says/): Latest displacement orders in Rafah and Gaza City have forced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee again.
- [McLarens on top as grass fires and crashes disrupt F1 practice at Suzuka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/mclarens-on-top-as-grass-fires-and-crashes-disrupt-f1-practice-at-suzuka/): Practice for Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix heavily disrupted as McLarens take top two spots.
- [Indian actor Manoj Kumar, known for ‘patriotic’ films, dies at 87](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/indian-actor-manoj-kumar-known-for-patriotic-films-dies-at-87/): Throughout his career, Kumar acted – and at times directed – films that had a focus on unity and national pride.
- [Indian-Origin Catholic Priest Shot Dead At Church Rectory In US, Suspect In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/indian-origin-catholic-priest-shot-dead-at-church-rectory-in-us-suspect-in-custody/): Father Arul Carasala, an Indian-origin Catholic priest from Andhra Pradesh, was fatally shot in Seneca, Kansas. The suspect was taken into custody.
- [UPI, Stronger IT Sector: PM Modi Presents 21-Point Action Plan To Strengthen BIMSTEC Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/upi-stronger-it-sector-pm-modi-presents-21-point-action-plan-to-strengthen-bimstec-ties/): Addressing the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the grouping is an important forum to further global good.
- [‘Just like that’: Yemeni families destroyed by US air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/just-like-that-yemeni-families-destroyed-by-us-air-strikes/): Ammar was a stone’s throw away from his family when the explosion flung him aside. Everyone in the home was killed.
- [South Korea court formally removes President Yoon over martial law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/south-korea-court-formally-removes-president-yoon-over-martial-law/): South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol was formally removed from office by the country’s Constitutional Court on Friday.
- [When And Where Did The World's First Plane Crash Occur?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/when-and-where-did-the-worlds-first-plane-crash-occur/): In one of the world’s earliest flights, a propeller of the Wright Flyer broke and fell to the ground on September 17, 1908. The plane followed in a dive behind it, shocking U.S. military officials
- [Emmanuel Macron’s Quirks Revealed In Book: Uses ‘Industrial Amounts’ Of Dior Perfume Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/emmanuel-macrons-quirks-revealed-in-book-uses-industrial-amounts-of-dior-perfume-because/): Emmanuel Macron freshens up with the cologne “at all hours of the day” and the bottles of the perfume are “always to hand, particularly in one of the drawers of his desk”.
- [Palestinian aid workers likely shot ‘execution style’, forensic expert says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/palestinian-aid-workers-likely-shot-execution-style-forensic-expert-says/): Palestinian Red Crescent, which lost nine of its staff in March 23 attack, called it one of the war’s ‘darkest moments’.
- [‘You cannot annex another country’: Denmark PM to US on Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/you-cannot-annex-another-country-denmark-pm-to-us-on-greenland/): Mette Frederiksen visits the Arctic island as the US continues its threats of taking over the region.
- [Bimstec Summit 2025 | PM Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus On The Sidelines Of Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/bimstec-summit-2025-pm-modi-meets-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-on-the-sidelines-of-summit/): : Pm Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Can India, South & Southeast Asia Counter Trump’s Tariffs With BIMSTEC FTA? All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/can-india-south-southeast-asia-counter-trumps-tariffs-with-bimstec-fta-all-you-need-to-know/): With focus on regionalism as the post-World War 2 global order continues to come undone under the Trump administration, the countries are expected to adopt Bangkok Vision 2030, which includes a roadmap for conclusion of negotiations for the BIMSTEC FTA
- [Daycare Worker Makes Baby Drink Drain Cleaner To Stop Her From Crying, Gets 25-Year Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/daycare-worker-makes-baby-drink-drain-cleaner-to-stop-her-from-crying-gets-25-year-jail/): Myriam Jaouen, 30, was charged with murder but the court in the southeastern city of Lyon found her guilty of “torture” and “barbarism resulting in death,” but with no intention to kill.
- [Trump tariffs to cause ‘untold damage’, UK business groups warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/trump-tariffs-to-cause-untold-damage-uk-business-groups-warn/): Analysts say the UK’s relatively mild rate of 10 percent does not signal a strong US-UK relationship.
- [Myanmar’s military junta chief joins Bangkok summit in rare trip abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/myanmars-military-junta-chief-joins-bangkok-summit-in-rare-trip-abroad/): General Min Aung Hlaing is under multiple global sanctions and is also wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity.
- [Car Explodes At Amsterdam's Dam Square, Suicide Attempt Suspected | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/car-explodes-at-amsterdams-dam-square-suicide-attempt-suspected-video/): A video going viral on social media shows a man with burning clothes standing close to the small red car, with flames coming from its windows.
- [PM Modi Meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus In Thailand Amid Strained Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/pm-modi-meets-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-in-thailand-amid-strained-ties/): This is the first meeting between the two leaders since the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [TikToker Hailey Okula, Known As ‘Nurse Hailey,’ Dies Moments After Giving Birth To First Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/tiktoker-hailey-okula-known-as-nurse-hailey-dies-moments-after-giving-birth-to-first-child/): TikToker Hailey Okula Dies: Hailey Okula went into cardiac arrest after giving birth to her son. She underwent a two-year journey to get pregnant through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
- [Japan PM Says Donald Trump Tariffs Are A 'National Crisis'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/japan-pm-says-donald-trump-tariffs-are-a-national-crisis/): Donald Trump announced a 24-percent levy on imports from Japan even though the country’s firms are the biggest investors into the United States.
- [40 Hours And Counting: Over 250 Virgin Atlantic Passengers Stranded In Turkey, To Return To Mumbai Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/40-hours-and-counting-over-250-virgin-atlantic-passengers-stranded-in-turkey-to-return-to-mumbai-today/): Flight VS358, which was en route from London Heathrow to Mumbai on April 2, was cancelled after an urgent medical diversion to Diyarbakır, Turkey.
- [How much will Trump’s new tariffs hurt other countries and US consumers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/how-much-will-trumps-new-tariffs-hurt-other-countries-and-us-consumers/): Trump’s reciprocal tariffs range from 10 percent to more than 50 percent on the US’s trading partners.
- [Have Trump’s tariffs killed US-Africa preferential trade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/have-trumps-tariffs-killed-us-africa-preferential-trade/): The AGOA framework that saw African countries export duty free to the US is as good as dead, experts say.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,135](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1135/): These are the key events on day 1,135 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['If Somebody Ready To Give Something Phenomenal...': Trump Signals He Is Open To Tariff Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/if-somebody-ready-to-give-something-phenomenal-trump-signals-he-is-open-to-tariff-negotiations/): Trump told reporters he is open to negotiations if a country offers something “phenomenal.”, after he announced sweeping new tariffs on countries. His remarks contradict his top aides.
- [US States Sue Donald Trump’s Election Executive Order: ‘President Has No Power To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/us-states-sue-donald-trumps-election-executive-order-president-has-no-power-to/): The democratic attorneys general of the US States who have sued the order said that the States have broad authority over how elections are conducted.
- [South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon from office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/south-koreas-constitutional-court-removes-president-yoon-from-office/): South Korea’s Constitutional Court said that President Yoon Suk-yeol ‘violated’ basic rights by declaring martial law.
- [Downtown Seoul tense as court due to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/downtown-seoul-tense-as-court-due-to-rule-on-president-yoons-impeachment/): Thousands of police have been deployed in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court in anticipation of its ruling.
- [Six people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/six-people-dead-after-alleged-dynamite-attack-in-bolivia-gold-mining-clash/): The dynamite attack is thought to be the result of two mining collectives fighting over access to gold deposits.
- [Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-says-he-thinks-iran-wants-direct-talks-with-us/): US president says Iran initially wanted talks through intermediaries, but he thinks Tehran has changed its position.
- [Trump Tariffs: India Carefully Examining Situation, Exploring Opportunities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-tariffs-india-carefully-examining-situation-exploring-opportunities/): Discussions are ongoing between Indian and US trade teams for the expeditious conclusion of a mutually beneficial, multi-sectoral bilateral trade agreement. These cover a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including deepening supply chain integration
- [At least 16 killed as two refugee boats sink off Turkiye and Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/at-least-16-killed-as-two-refugee-boats-sink-off-turkiye-and-greece/): Greek and Turkish coastguards still searching for two missing people from the two unrelated accidents.
- [Trump tariffs put unprecedented pressure on business plans, livelihoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-tariffs-put-unprecedented-pressure-on-business-plans-livelihoods/): The only option for many businesses and workers is to wait and see what level of harm Trump’s tariffs will inflict.
- [Trump: Tariff rollout ‘going very well’ amid market selloff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-tariff-rollout-going-very-well-amid-market-selloff/): “The country is going to boom.” President Trump says he thinks the rollout of his global tariffs is “going very well.”
- [Israel launches deadly ground incursion amid air strikes on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israel-launches-deadly-ground-incursion-amid-air-strikes-on-syria/): UN envoy for Syria slams ‘repeated’ military attacks by Israel in Syria, warning of violations of international law.
- [What could be the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/what-could-be-the-fallout-from-president-trumps-tariffs/): There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports.
- [Why Hungary Pulled Out Of "Political" ICC Amid Israel PM Netanyahu's Visit | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/why-hungary-pulled-out-of-political-icc-amid-israel-pm-netanyahus-visit-english-news-n18g/): Hungary has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Netanyahu has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with […]
- [Will Trump Back Down on Tariffs? US Commerce Secretary Lutnick Says He Won't](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/will-trump-back-down-on-tariffs-us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-says-he-wont/): US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said this is the “reordering of global trade” and President Donald Trump will not back down on the tariffs imposed on the country’s trading partners
- [Prof. Marc L. Busch Spoke To CNN-News18 About U.S. Tariffs And Their Implications | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/prof-marc-l-busch-spoke-to-cnn-news18-about-u-s-tariffs-and-their-implications-n18g/): In a major move, President Trump has imposed a hefty 26% tariff on imports from India, shaking up international trade relations. But what does this mean for India, the U.S., and global markets? In this video, we break down the impact of this new tariff, how it affects industries in both countries and the ripple […]
- [Masala Magic In China: Indian Food Festival in Shanghai Boosts People-To-People Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/masala-magic-in-china-indian-food-festival-in-shanghai-boosts-people-to-people-ties/): The 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian ties was marked by a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Taking his cue, Indian Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, organised a big Indian food festival
- [Israeli airstrike decimates Syrian airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israeli-airstrike-decimates-syrian-airbase/): This is the moment an airbase in Hama, Syria, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, nearly destroying the facility.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-schools-sheltering-displaced-palestinians-kill-33/): At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at two schools-turned-shelters for families.
- [“Political Court...” Orban Pulls Hungary Out Of ICC, Israeli PM Netanyahu Hails "Principled” Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/political-court-orban-pulls-hungary-out-of-icc-israeli-pm-netanyahu-hails-principled-move/): Hungary announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Budapest for a state visit. Netanyahu has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. […]
- [Hungry, scared Darfur civilians fear RSF attack, plead for army help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/hungry-scared-darfur-civilians-fear-rsf-attack-plead-for-army-help/): Sudanese civilians in North Darfur are starving as they fear an RSF invasion. Many are calling on the army for help.
- [PM Modi, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Seated Next To Each Other At Thailand Dinner Amid Slump In Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/pm-modi-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-seated-next-to-each-other-at-thailand-dinner-amid-slump-in-ties/): The BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand brought PM Modi face-to-face with Nepal’s KP Sharma Oli, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
- [Real Land Grab In Bolivia For Fake 'Hindu Nation': How 'Kailasa' Signed 1,000-Year Leases With Indigenous Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/real-land-grab-in-bolivia-for-fake-hindu-nation-how-kailasa-signed-1000-year-leases-with-indigenous-groups/): Last week, Bolivia arrested 20 alleged representatives of ‘Kailasa’, accusing them of “land trafficking” by signing 1,000-year leases with indigenous groups for vast tracts of the Amazon
- [Canada To Impose 25% tariff On Some US Auto Imports: PM Mark Carney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/canada-to-impose-25-tariff-on-some-us-auto-imports-pm-mark-carney/): Carney did not immediately offer detail on how many vehicles could be impacted by Canada’s retaliation, but called his response “focused and calibrated.”
- [US allies and adversaries react to Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/us-allies-and-adversaries-react-to-trumps-tariffs/): Trump’s new global tariffs have shocked both allies and adversaries alike.
- [Trump Imposes 27% Reciprocal Tariff On India, Impacting Key Sectors | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-imposes-27-reciprocal-tariff-on-india-impacting-key-sectors-english-news-n18g/): In a major move, President Trump has imposed a hefty 26% tariff on imports from India, shaking up international trade relations. But what does this mean for India, the U.S., and global markets? In this video, we break down the impact of this new tariff, how it affects industries in both countries and the ripple […]
- [Condemnation of anime-style images from Israeli military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/condemnation-of-anime-style-images-from-israeli-military/): The Israeli army faced backlash for joining an online trend of using AI anime-style images to portray its forces.
- [Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe’s perfect trap, South Africa’s looming danger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/reverse-reparations-zimbabwes-perfect-trap-south-africas-looming-danger/): Land reform is not a threat, but a demand for justice. The global community must treat it as such.
- [Trump’s tariffs: Which countries will hit back – and which likely won’t?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trumps-tariffs-which-countries-will-hit-back-and-which-likely-wont/): Canada, China and the EU are expected to hit back, as other Asian nations and the UK seek deals.
- [Gaza faces ‘largest orphan crisis’ in modern history, report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/gaza-faces-largest-orphan-crisis-in-modern-history-report-says/): Over 39,000 children have lost one or both parents in Gaza, new report by the Palestinian statistics agency says.
- [Houthis claim downing "American MQ-9 drone," accuse US of deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/houthis-claim-downing-american-mq-9-drone-accuse-us-of-deadly-strikes/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Hodeida, accusing it of “hostile missions” on the Red Sea coast. They also reported over 36 US airstrikes, stating a guard was killed at a communications tower amid ongoing regional tensions. n18oc_crux
- [Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/hungary-to-withdraw-from-international-criminal-court/): Hungary announced it will end its membership of the ICC as it staged a red-carpet welcome for Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Fed up with surging gang violence, thousands of Haitians hit the streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/fed-up-with-surging-gang-violence-thousands-of-haitians-hit-the-streets/): Armed gangs control about 85 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the UN.
- [Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-imposes-50-tariff-on-africas-lesotho-the-highest-among-nations/): The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place ‘nobody has heard of’.
- [New Coal Capacity Hit 20-Year Low In 2024, But Plant Retirements Stalled In US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/new-coal-capacity-hit-20-year-low-in-2024-but-plant-retirements-stalled-in-us-report/): The US—the world’s biggest historical polluter—retired only 4.7 GW of coal power capacity, the lowest level of coal plant closures in a year since the 2015 Paris Agreement
- [Israeli Army "Dissecting" Gaza, “increasing Pressure” on Hamas to Free Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israeli-army-dissecting-gaza-increasing-pressure-on-hamas-to-free-hostages/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military is “dissecting” Gaza and seizing the Morag Corridor, potentially isolating Rafah. He announced a strategic shift, creating a “second Philadelphi” route while increasing pressure on Hamas to return hostages, warning resistance would intensify the military campaign until hostages are released. n18oc_crux
- [Do You Know The Secret Behind Donald Trump's Staple Red Tie?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/do-you-know-the-secret-behind-donald-trumps-staple-red-tie/): President Donald Trump is known for his signature red tie, symbolising power and patriotism. Despite his “America First” stance, many of his fashion items, including ties, are made overseas
- ['Operation Over...Patient Will Be Stronger': Donald Trump's Cryptic MAGA Post After Tariff Blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/operation-over-patient-will-be-stronger-donald-trumps-cryptic-maga-post-after-tariff-blitz/): US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including 27% on India, 34% on China and 49% on Cambodia.
- [Israel hits tents and homes in Gaza ‘with great force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/israel-hits-tents-and-homes-in-gaza-with-great-force/): At least 1,163 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed large-scale strikes on March 18.
- [Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs on so-called ‘Liberation Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/trump-unveils-sweeping-global-tariffs-on-so-called-liberation-day/): US President Donald Trump brandished a chart as he announced sweeping new tariffs on goods coming to America.
- [Deadly Israeli air attack on UNRWA clinic in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/deadly-israeli-air-attack-on-unrwa-clinic-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout reports on the aftermath of an Israeli attack on an UNRWA clinic.
- [South China Sea: Rising tensions between China and Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/03/south-china-sea-rising-tensions-between-china-and-philippines/): 101 East investigates the significance of the escalating skirmishes between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
- [Death, devastation as Israel hits residential homes in Gaza’s Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/death-devastation-as-israel-hits-residential-homes-in-gazas-khan-younis/): Israeli forces hit residential homes and a makeshift tent in the southern city of Khan Younis.
- [Pro-Palestine activists protest alleged South African coal export to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pro-palestine-activists-protest-alleged-south-african-coal-export-to-israel/): Pro-Palestine activists in South Africa have protested outside a mining company they say is exporting coal to Israel.
- [Joseph Tater, US man awaiting trial in Russia, sent to psychiatric hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/joseph-tater-us-man-awaiting-trial-in-russia-sent-to-psychiatric-hospital/): State media say 46-year-old arrested in Moscow for allegedly assaulting police officer diagnosed with mental disorder.
- [Indian National Stabbed To Death In Canada's Rockland, Racism Suspected To Be Motive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/indian-national-stabbed-to-death-in-canadas-rockland-racism-suspected-to-be-motive/): The Indian national was stabbed to death in Canada’s Rockland on Friday. According to reports, the man was identified as Dharmesh Kathireeya, who hailed from Gujarat and lived in Canada on work permit.
- [Rains add to misery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises to 3,471](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/rains-add-to-misery-in-quake-hit-myanmar-as-death-toll-rises-to-3471/): UN says ‘traumatised and fearful’ survivors in Myanmar are in need of food, water and shelter.
- [Iran rejects ‘meaningless’ direct talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/iran-rejects-meaningless-direct-talks-with-us/): As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on ‘equal footing’.
- [President Murmu To Use Pakistan’s Airspace To Reach Portugal For April 7-8 State Visit | Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/president-murmu-to-use-pakistans-airspace-to-reach-portugal-for-april-7-8-state-visit-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): Earlier, Pakistan had denied permission to PM Narendra Modi in 2019 during his Germany visit just after the abrogation of Article 370, but gave permission for his 2021 US visit
- [Myanmar Earthquake | Operation Brahama In Quake Hit Myanmar | INS Gharial Reaches Yangon | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/myanmar-earthquake-operation-brahama-in-quake-hit-myanmar-ins-gharial-reaches-yangon-news18/): India’s relief operation Brahama in Quake hit Myanmar; INS Gharial with relief supplies reach Yangon n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Inaugurates Pamban Bridge, Canada Parliament On Lockdown & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/news18-afternoon-digest-pm-modi-inaugurates-pamban-bridge-canada-parliament-on-lockdown-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Delhi Woman Dies In Horrific Roller Coaster Tragedy, Thousands Take To Streets Across 50 States Against Trump, and Burqa City Director Reacts To Similarity With Laapataa Ladies.
- ['Pikachu' Joins 'Hands Off' Protests In Washington After Confronting Riot Police In Turkey | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pikachu-joins-hands-off-protests-in-washington-after-confronting-riot-police-in-turkey-watch/): Thousands of protesters hit the streets across the United States on Saturday to demonstrate against Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies.
- [Israel deports two British MPs amid backlash over killings of Gaza medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/israel-deports-two-british-mps-amid-backlash-over-killings-of-gaza-medics/): Top British diplomat slams Israel’s detention and deportation of Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed.
- [Verstappen wins F1 Japanese GP ahead of Norris, Piastri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/verstappen-wins-f1-japanese-gp-ahead-of-norris-piastri/): The reigning world champion held off McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his 64th career GP victory.
- [Russia bombs Kyiv after missile strikes in Ukraine’s south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/russia-bombs-kyiv-after-missile-strikes-in-ukraines-south/): Ukraine’s president slams US for ‘weak’ response after Russia’s previous deadly attack on his hometown, Kryvyi Rih.
- [US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/us-revokes-all-visas-held-by-south-sudanese-passport-holders/): The decision comes as political tensions mount in South Sudan, causing fears of a renewed civil war.
- [Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Becomes First Indian To Receive ‘The Fred Darrington’ Award In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/sand-artist-sudarsan-pattnaik-becomes-first-indian-to-receive-the-fred-darrington-award-in-uk/): To mark the occasion, Pattnaik created a 10-foot-high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha with the message “World Peace.”
- [Canada Parliament On Lockdown After Man Barricades Himself Inside The Premises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/canada-parliament-on-lockdown-after-man-barricades-himself-inside-the-premises/): In a post on social media, the police advised citizens to avoid the area and follow the direction of the officers.
- [‘Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye’: White House Shares Video Of Migrants Being Deported, Draws Netizens’ Ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/na-na-hey-hey-goodbye-white-house-shares-video-of-migrants-being-deported-draws-netizens-ire/): The White House’s video showing the deportees did not go down well with the netizens who accused the Trump administration of dehumanising people.
- [A Deadly Nazi Cult in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/a-deadly-nazi-cult-in-chile/): How was a paedophilia and torture cult operating in plain sight in Chile for decades?
- [PM Modi In Sri Lanka | PM Narendra Modi Visits Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple In Sri Lanka | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pm-modi-in-sri-lanka-pm-narendra-modi-visits-jaya-sri-maha-bodhi-temple-in-sri-lanka-news18/): | PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [UK PM Starmer To Declare End Of Globalisation Era As Trump Tariffs Shake Markets: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/uk-pm-starmer-to-declare-end-of-globalisation-era-as-trump-tariffs-shake-markets-report/): Trump’s reciprocal tariffs went live on April 2, shaking markets across the globe. UK PM Starmer will address the nation and speak about the issue, according to a report.
- [PM Modi Visit To Sri Lanka | | Sri Lanka Releases 14 Indian Fishermen | Sri Lankan Navy |Dissanayake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pm-modi-visit-to-sri-lanka-sri-lanka-releases-14-indian-fishermen-sri-lankan-navy-dissanayake/): | Sri Lanka releases 14 fishermen amid PM Modi’s historic visit to the country n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Unacceptable': Israel Detains 2 UK MPs, Deports Them To Britain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/unacceptable-israel-detains-2-uk-mps-deports-them-to-britain/): Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, from the governing Labour Party, flew from London to Israel but were blocked from entering the country and deported, British media reported.
- [PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Jointly Launch India-Backed Maho-Anuradhapura Railway Line, Flag Off Train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pm-modi-sri-lankan-president-jointly-launch-india-backed-maho-anuradhapura-railway-line-flag-off-train/): PM Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, arrived in Anuradhapura to jointly launch Maho-Anuradhapura railway line with Sri Lankan President.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,137](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1137/): These are the key events on day 1,137 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['The Mess You Made': China Mocks Trump's Tariffs, Unleashes AI Videos As Tensions Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/the-mess-you-made-china-mocks-trumps-tariffs-unleashes-ai-videos-as-tensions-soar/): Chinese state-run media has mocked Donald Trump with an AI-generated video over his tariffs which went live across the globe on April 2.
- [‘Hands Off’ Protests In US: Thousands Take To Streets Across 50 States Against Trump, Musk’s Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/hands-off-protests-in-us-thousands-take-to-streets-across-50-states-against-trump-musks-policies/): Thousands of protesters gathered on the streets across all states in the US and demonstrated against the policies of Trump and Musk on Saturday.
- [US Revokes All South Sudan Visas Over Country's Failure To Repatriate Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/us-revokes-all-south-sudan-visas-over-countrys-failure-to-repatriate-citizens/): U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has taken aggressive measures to ramp up immigration enforcement, including the repatriation of people deemed to be in the U.S. illegally.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu set for talks with Trump in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/israels-netanyahu-set-for-talks-with-trump-in-washington-dc/): US media reports citing unnamed US and Israeli officials say the meeting would take place at the White House on Monday.
- [Will Israel’s starvation policy work in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/will-israels-starvation-policy-work-in-gaza/): There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 30 as ground assault expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-at-least-30-as-ground-assault-expands/): Medical sources say six killed in an Israeli air strike on Khan Younis and six others in a raid on Beit Hanoon.
- [Barcelona held by Betis, miss chance to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/barcelona-held-by-betis-miss-chance-to-extend-laliga-lead-over-real-madrid/): LaLiga league leaders Barcelona are held at home by Real Betis after Madrid are beaten by Valencia.
- [Elon Musk backs ‘free trade zone’ between US and Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/elon-musk-backs-free-trade-zone-between-us-and-europe/): Elon Musk calls for a US-Europe free-trade zone with zero tariffs while EU plans a response to US import duties.
- [Israel Avenges Bibas Murder? ‘Kills Muhammad Awad’, Video ‘Shows Moment’ IDF Struck Gaza Ambulance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/israel-avenges-bibas-murder-kills-muhammad-awad-video-shows-moment-idf-struck-gaza-ambulance/): A video reportedly recovered from the mobile phone of a Palestinian medic killed along with 14 of his colleagues in Gaza last month seems to contradict Israeli claimsThe video, found on the phone of deceased Rifat Radwan and released on April 5 by the Palestine Red Crescent Society , purportedly shows their final moments n18oc_world […]
- [UK Labour MP Dan Norris Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Rape, Abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/uk-labour-mp-dan-norris-arrested-on-suspicion-of-child-rape-abduction/): UK Labour MP Dan Morris, 65, was arrested for rape and child sex offences. He has been suspended by the Labour Party. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed his arrest for misconduct in public office.
- ['Creating Free Trade Zone': Elon Musk Hopes For 'Zero Tariffs' Between US And Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/creating-free-trade-zone-elon-musk-hopes-for-zero-tariffs-between-us-and-europe/): Elon Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eliminate wasteful U.S. public spending, spoke via video-link at a congress in Florence of Italy’s right-wing, co-ruling League Party.
- [Hamas Releases Video Showing Two Hostages Alive In Gaza, Claim They Survived Israeli Air Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/hamas-releases-video-showing-two-hostages-alive-in-gaza-claim-they-survived-israeli-air-raid/): The two-minute clip shows two men – one with his cheek bandaged and the other with his hand bandaged.
- [Vinicius misses another penalty as Real Madrid shocked by Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/vinicius-misses-another-penalty-as-real-madrid-shocked-by-valencia/): LaLiga champions slip to shock 2-1 home defeat as title defence continues to falter.
- [‘Hands Off’ protesters rally across US to oppose Trump’s policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/hands-off-protesters-rally-across-us-to-oppose-trumps-policies/): Thousands gather across the US and Europe to decry actions of the Trump administration.
- [Fraud case a “hard blow” for Le Pen’s presidential bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/fraud-case-a-hard-blow-for-le-pens-presidential-bid/): Journalist Diane de Vignemont breaks down Marine Le Pen’s fraud conviction, her appeal and what it means for her future.
- [Iran Fortifies Coast With ‘New Ghadir Radar’ As US ‘Sends’ F-35s To Jordan, Warship To Diego Garcia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/iran-fortifies-coast-with-new-ghadir-radar-as-us-sends-f-35s-to-jordan-warship-to-diego-garcia/): The United States has deployed F-35 fighter jets to Jordan amid escalating tensions with Iran and the Houthis in Yemen. The stealth-capable, advanced multirole aircraft can deliver precision airstrikes and had previously been used in Gaza-related missions. This move, along with the deployment of B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia and the USS Carl Vinson carrier […]
- [Demonstrators rally across Spain to protest against housing crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/demonstrators-rally-across-spain-to-protest-against-housing-crisis/): Demonstrators have returned to the streets in anger over high housing costs with no relief in sight.
- [Russia Bombs Zelensky’s Hometown, Kills Over A Dozen, NATO Seeks ‘Immediate’ Answer On Ukraine Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/russia-bombs-zelenskys-hometown-kills-over-a-dozen-nato-seeks-immediate-answer-on-ukraine-truce/): A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 4 killed 19 people, including nine children, Ukrainian authorities told The Kyiv IndependentSixty-eight other people also reportedly sustained injuries in the attack on Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometownThe Russian defence ministry said it “delivered a precision strike at a restaurant where commanders of formations and […]
- [Eric Trump Says Crypto Was A Way Out For Trump Organisation: ‘Earth’s ‘Most Cancelled Company’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/eric-trump-says-crypto-was-a-way-out-for-trump-organisation-earths-most-cancelled-company/): The comments from Eric Trump come amid Trump family’s bid to acquire financial stake in the US arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
- [‘Strong Country, Weak Response’: Zelenskyy Slams US' Silence After Deadly Russian Strike In His Home City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/strong-country-weak-response-zelenskyy-slams-us-silence-after-deadly-russian-strike-in-his-home-city/): A Russian missile struck a children’s playground in the central Ukrainian town of Kryvyi Rig.
- [Iran currency falls to record low against dollar as tensions with US mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/iran-currency-falls-to-record-low-against-dollar-as-tensions-with-us-mount/): As traders opened on Saturday, the exchange rate fell to 1,043,000 rials to the dollar.
- [BIMSTEC2025 | Meeting With Yunus Sparked Storm: Pm Underscores The Need To Free Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/bimstec2025-meeting-with-yunus-sparked-storm-pm-underscores-the-need-to-free-indian-ocean/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, met on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present. The Prime Minister raised with the Bangladesh leader India’s concerns on the safety of minorities in the […]
- [Israel Vs Hamas War: Israel'S New Condition To End War: End Hamas Presence In Gaza | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/israel-vs-hamas-war-israels-new-condition-to-end-war-end-hamas-presence-in-gaza-news18/): Overnight strikes by Israel killed at least 55 people across the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Thursday, a day after senior government officials said Israel would seize large areas of Gaza and establish a new security corridor across the Palestinian territory.Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group […]
- [Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup Heroes Praise PM Modi After Colombo Meet: 'Transformative Leadership'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/sri-lankas-1996-world-cup-heroes-praise-pm-modi-after-colombo-meet-transformative-leadership/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with the members of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team during his two-day visit to Colombo.
- ['Hands Off' Protests Against Donald Trump, Elon Musk To Take Place Across US Today: What Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/hands-off-protests-against-donald-trump-elon-musk-to-take-place-across-us-today-what-are-they/): The ‘Hands Off!’ campaign was launched in response to what activists call a “hostile takeover” of American governance by a coalition of wealthy elites, led by Trump and Musk.
- [AI and doxxing sites: Trump vs antiwar activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/ai-and-doxxing-sites-trump-vs-antiwar-activists/): The US administration’s unlawful revoking of student visas for voicing opposition against Israel’s genocide on Gaza.
- [Jaguar Land Rover To Suspend Shipments To US Over Donald Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/jaguar-land-rover-to-suspend-shipments-to-us-over-donald-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs/): Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this month.
- ['US No More A Dumb Whipping Post’: Trump Urges Americans To Hang Tough Amid Tariffs Blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/us-no-more-a-dumb-whipping-post-trump-urges-americans-to-hang-tough-amid-tariffs-blitz/): Donald Trump’s remarks come a day after he said he seeks good ties with China.
- [Yunus Calls Emergency Meeting As Trump Tariffs Deal 'Massive Blow' To Bangladeshi Textile Sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/yunus-calls-emergency-meeting-as-trump-tariffs-deal-massive-blow-to-bangladeshi-textile-sector/): Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus called an emergency meeting after US tariffs hit the textile industry, which accounts for 80% of exports, impacting the $8.4B garment trade.
- [Russia's 'Chessboard Killer' Alexander Pichushkin Confessed To Murdering 48. Now He Admits...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/russias-chessboard-killer-alexander-pichushkin-confessed-to-murdering-48-now-he-admits/): Alexander Pichushkin, a Russian serial killer jailed for life in 2007 for killing 48 people, has said he is ready to confess to 11 more murders, Russia’s penal service said on Saturday.
- [‘Unprecedented’: Video shows last moments of Gaza medics killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/unprecedented-video-shows-last-moments-of-gaza-medics-killed-by-israel/): Video discovered on mobile phone of one of the victims reveals the details of an Israeli attack that killed 15 people.
- [UN says 100 children killed or injured in Gaza every day since war resumed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/un-says-100-children-killed-or-injured-in-gaza-every-day-since-war-resumed/): Palestinian and UN bodies mark Palestine Children’s Day with ‘harrowing’ accounts of toll of Israel’s war on children.
- [PM Modi Meets Tamil Community In Sri Lanka, Offers Support For Construction Of 10,000 Houses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/pm-modi-meets-tamil-community-in-sri-lanka-offers-support-for-construction-of-10000-houses/): PM Modi said India will support the construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, a temple and other projects for Indian-Origin Tamils In Sri Lanka.
- [The world “will form united front” against tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/the-world-will-form-united-front-against-tariffs/): China will trade with multiple partners to weather the tariff storm better than the US, says policy expert Huiyao Wang.
- [US Woman Punches Anti-Abortion Journalist-Activist In Street Interview-Turned-Clash | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/us-woman-punches-anti-abortion-journalist-activist-in-street-interview-turned-clash-watch/): Savannah Craven Antao, a pro-life activist, was assaulted during a street interview on abortion in Harlem, NYC. The attacker punched her in the face, causing injuries. The NYPD is investigating.
- [Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko dies at 70](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/iconic-malian-musician-amadou-bagayoko-dies-at-70/): Bagayoko part of blind duo Amadou and Mariam, was among Africa’s best-selling and beloved music industry performers.
- ['Oops': Trump Shares Video Of Deadly Strike On Houthis, Says They 'Will Never Sink Our Ships Again'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/oops-trump-shares-video-of-deadly-strike-on-houthis-says-they-will-never-sink-our-ships-again/): Trump ordered large-scale attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen in retaliation for attacking global shipping in the Red Sea to express solidarity with Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war.
- [‘Was In Deep Deficit With Michelle’: Barack Obama Admits Marriage Hit Turbulence During Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/was-in-deep-deficit-with-michelle-barack-obama-admits-marriage-hit-turbulence-during-presidency/): Barack Obama said that he is reconnecting with Michelle by doing “fun things” occasionally.
- [18 Killed In Russian Missile Strike On Zelenskyy's Home City; Ukraine Decries 'War Crimes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/18-killed-in-russian-missile-strike-on-zelenskyys-home-city-ukraine-decries-war-crimes/): The missile attack on Friday, one of the deadliest in recent weeks, struck a residential area near a children’s playground, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [The UK’s ‘grooming gang’ scandal is about race, class and misogyny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/the-uks-grooming-gang-scandal-is-about-race-class-and-misogyny/): The victims were considered disposable – not only by the perpetrators but also by those who were supposed to help them.

- [Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,300 as UN calls for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-passes-3300-as-un-calls-for-help/): UN aid chief says the world ‘must rally behind the people of Myanmar’ after a magnitude 7.7 quake flattened buildings.
- [Thousands hit the streets for South Korea’s impeached ex-president Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/thousands-hit-the-streets-for-south-koreas-impeached-ex-president-yoon/): Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol over his bungled martial law declaration.
- [‘Matter Of Pride': PM Modi Conferred Prestigious 'Mithra Vibhushana' Medal By Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/matter-of-pride-pm-modi-conferred-prestigious-mithra-vibhushana-medal-by-sri-lanka/): The award, the highest civilian honour of the island nation, was instituted in February 2008 by then President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- ['Won't Allow Territory To Be Used…': Sri Lanka's Big Promise To India Amid PM Modi's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/wont-allow-territory-to-be-used-sri-lankas-big-promise-to-india-amid-pm-modis-visit/): The statement was made during a meeting where both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in areas like defense, energy, and trade.
- [India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/indias-modi-visits-sri-lanka-to-shore-up-defence-and-energy-ties/): Indian PM is first foreign dignitary to visit island since leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept elections last year.
- [CNNNews18  Editors Analyze The 26 Percent Tariffs Imposed On India By U.S. | Take Three | N18P](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/cnnnews18-editors-analyze-the-26-percent-tariffs-imposed-on-india-by-u-s-take-three-n18p/): 26 Percent Tariffs On India, Where Are We Headed? Anand Narasimhan Rahul Shivshankar And Zakka Jacob Discuss Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs On IndiaIs There A Silver Lining When Compared To Countries Like China, Vietnam And Israel?Find Out Only On Today At 8:30 PM On CNN-News18 n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India, UAE Team Up To Turn Sri Lanka's Trincomalee Into Energy Powerhouse | Key Details Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/india-uae-team-up-to-turn-sri-lankas-trincomalee-into-energy-powerhouse-key-details-here/): Trincomalee Harbour, located in Trincomalee Bay (formerly Koddiyar Bay), is one of the largest natural deep-water harbours in the world and is considered a geo-strategic asset.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,136](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1136/): These are the key events on day 1,136 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump’s 10 percent tariff takes effect, raising fears of global trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/trumps-10-percent-tariff-takes-effect-raising-fears-of-global-trade-war/): Initial ‘baseline’ tariff comes into effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses as stock markets plummet.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/pro-palestinian-protesters-interrupt-microsofts-50th-anniversary-event/): Reports say AI models from Microsoft were used as part of Israeli military programme to select bombing targets in Gaza.
- [Donald Trump's 10% Global Tariff Takes Effect In Dramatic US Trade Shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/donald-trumps-10-global-tariff-takes-effect-in-dramatic-us-trade-shift/): Trump’s Wednesday tariff announcement shook global stock markets to their core, wiping out $5 trillion in stock market value for S&P 500 companies by Friday’s close, a record two-day decline.
- [PM Modi Receives Historic Ceremonial Welcome In Sri Lanka; First Ever For Any Dignitary | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/pm-modi-receives-historic-ceremonial-welcome-in-sri-lanka-first-ever-for-any-dignitary-updates/): PM Modi, who is currently on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was received at the grand ceremonial venue by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- [Planning To Visit US? Immigration Authorities Keeping Check On Applicants' Social Media To Identify Red Flags](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/planning-to-visit-us-immigration-authorities-keeping-check-on-applicants-social-media-to-identify-red-flags/): The US immigration process now involves examining social media and public online information to detect potential security risks, prevent unauthorized employment, and verify the authenticity of visa applications.
- [Papua New Guinea Tsunami Alert Cancelled After Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/papua-new-guinea-tsunami-alert-cancelled-after-magnitude-6-9-earthquake-hits-country/): After the tremor, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre called off an alert that had initially warned of waves reaching 1 to 3 meters along parts of Papua New Guinea’s coastline.
- [Donald Trump Abruptly Fires 4-star General Who Headed National Security Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/donald-trump-abruptly-fires-4-star-general-who-headed-national-security-agency/): The move has triggered sharp criticism from members of Congress and demands for an immediate explanation.
- [Indian National Stabbed To Death In Canada's Rockland, Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/indian-national-stabbed-to-death-in-canadas-rockland-suspect-arrested/): The Indian Embassy in Canada said that it was in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin.
- [Will Xi Jinping Order Chinese Troops To Cross The Taiwan Strait And Raise Risk Of A War With Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/will-xi-jinping-order-chinese-troops-to-cross-the-taiwan-strait-and-raise-risk-of-a-war-with-trump/): Are China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan were focused on the Chinese military’s abilities to control and seal off both the seas and skies around Taiwan. This happened on the eastern and southern side of Taiwan, from where it is harder for China to attack. Chinese forces held live-fire long-distance strikes on “simulated targets of […]
- [Black Smoke Engulfs Sky As Fire Erupts At Disneyland Parking Space | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/black-smoke-engulfs-sky-as-fire-erupts-at-disneyland-parking-space-video/): More than half a dozen cars were damaged after a fire broke out on Friday morning (local time) at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California
- [India, Vietnam And Israel In Talks With Trump Over US Tariffs Ahead Of Deadline: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/india-vietnam-and-israel-in-talks-with-trump-over-us-tariffs-ahead-of-deadline-report/): US imposed 27 per cent tariff on India, 17 per cent on Israel and 46 per cent tariff on Vietnam.
- [More than 500 firms sign brief in support of Trump-targeted law office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/more-than-500-firms-sign-brief-in-support-of-trump-targeted-law-office/): The law firm Perkins Coie is fighting an executive order from Donald Trump limiting its access to federal buildings.
- [Pentagon confirms four-star general’s firing amid Trump security purge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/05/pentagon-confirms-four-star-generals-firing-amid-trump-security-purge/): US President Donald Trump acknowledged he has taken advice from a far-right media personality about who to fire.
- [Judge rules Trump must return to US man wrongly deported to El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/judge-rules-trump-must-return-to-us-man-wrongly-deported-to-el-salvador/): Judge describes deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia as an ‘illegal act’.
- [US stock markets continue slump as China hits back on Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/us-stock-markets-continue-slump-as-china-hits-back-on-trump-tariffs/): Top indices see worst two-day stretch since COVID pandemic, as Fed chair warns of increased inflation and unemployment.
- [Global markets swoon as Trump heads to the golf course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/global-markets-swoon-as-trump-heads-to-the-golf-course/): Markets tumbled in Wall Street’s worst crisis since pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against tariffs.
- [What are the implications of the US-China tariffs war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/what-are-the-implications-of-the-us-china-tariffs-war/): Beijing hits back with its own set of tariffs on all US goods after Trump’s latest levies.
- [Ukraine says children among 14 killed in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/ukraine-says-children-among-14-killed-in-russian-attack-on-kryvyi-rih/): At least 50 people have been wounded in ballistic missile attack on residential area, local authorities say.
- ["Anybody Want To Buy One?" Trump Unveils $5mn 'Gold Card' With His Mugshot To Fast-Track Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/anybody-want-to-buy-one-trump-unveils-5mn-gold-card-with-his-mugshot-to-fast-track-citizenship/): At a time when stock markets in America and across the world, are plunging because of his reciprocal tariffs, Donald Trump is flaunting a new $5 million “gold card,” which enables “wealthy” foreigners to obtain US citizenship “by buying this card”.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Barcelona vs Real Betis: LaLiga – team news, kickoff, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/barcelona-vs-real-betis-laliga-team-news-kickoff-how-to-follow-stream/): Al Jazeera’s preview as Barcelona attempt to move six points clear in LaLiga when they face Real Betis on Saturday.
- [US Federal Reserve warns of inflation, unemployment from Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/us-federal-reserve-warns-of-inflation-unemployment-from-trump-tariffs/): The US now faces a higher risk of inflation and increased unemployment because of Trump’s global tariffs, warns the Fed.
- [Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier League: Team news, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-team-news-stream/): Al Jazeera takes a look at Manchester’s derby with City vying for a Champions League spot and United playing for pride.
- [US will know in weeks if Russia serious about Ukraine ceasefire, Rubio says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/us-will-know-in-weeks-if-russia-serious-about-ukraine-ceasefire-rubio-says/): Top US diplomat tells NATO counterparts Washington still committed to alliance.
- [Blast rips through Bolivian mining community amid fight with rivals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/blast-rips-through-bolivian-mining-community-amid-fight-with-rivals/): A powerful explosion tore through a mining community in Bolivia, killing at least five people.
- [Trump again extends deadline for TikTok sale to avoid US ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/trump-again-extends-deadline-for-tiktok-sale-to-avoid-us-ban/): President Donald Trump pauses enforcement of law requiring Bytedance to divest from TikTok or face ban in the US.
- [‘Don’t Want TikTok To Go Dark’: Trump Says Tariffs Work As He Delays Ban, Hints At China Thaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/dont-want-tiktok-to-go-dark-trump-says-tariffs-work-as-he-delays-ban-hints-at-china-thaw/): Trump pauses TikTok ban, seeks improved relations with Beijing.
- [Russian Strike Kills 14 In Zelenskyy's Hometown; Ukrainian Leader Says 'Moscow Doesn't Want Ceasefire'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/russian-strike-kills-14-in-zelenskyys-hometown-ukrainian-leader-says-moscow-doesnt-want-ceasefire/): The Russian missile struck a residential area near a children’s playground and wounded more than 50 people, according to the head of the city’s military administration.
- [Buddhism As India’s Soft Power Tool: PM Modi’s Diplomatic Playbook In Southeast And East Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/04/buddhism-as-indias-soft-power-tool-pm-modis-diplomatic-playbook-in-southeast-and-east-asia/): Buddhism has long been a spiritual bridge between India and the nations of Southeast and East Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recognised this.
- [Trump Faces GOP Pushback As Republicans Voice Concerns Over Market 'Bloodbath'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-faces-gop-pushback-as-republicans-voice-concerns-over-market-bloodbath/): Senator Ted Cruz, a staunch Trump loyalist, warned of a jobs crunch and rising inflation following the tariffs that would threaten the Republican hold on Congress.
- [‘Extremely Tense, Emotionally Charged’: Russia On Alert As Trump Tariffs Hit Russian Crude](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/extremely-tense-emotionally-charged-russia-on-alert-as-trump-tariffs-hit-russian-crude/): Russia’s Urals crude has fallen to near $50 per barrel amid a global oil market rout. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cited US tariffs and OPEC+ production increases as contributing factors.
- [Israel Deports Two UK MPs After Denying Them Entry To Palestinian West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/israel-deports-two-uk-mps-after-denying-them-entry-to-palestinian-west-bank/): Two British MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were denied entry into Israel and deported. They accused Israel of “control and censorship.” UK officials criticized the move.
- [IDF 'Mowed Down Gaza Land for Kill Zone', Ambulance Crew Shot In upper body 'With Intent to Kill'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/idf-mowed-down-gaza-land-for-kill-zone-ambulance-crew-shot-in-upper-body-with-intent-to-kill/): The Palestine Red Crescent Society has said that 15 medics and rescuers killed by IDF last month in Gaza were shot with an “intent to kill.” The killings occurred in the southern Gaza Strip on March 23 and have since sparked international condemnation. Palestine Red Crescent Society said that an autopsy revealed that “all the […]
- [Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On China, Halts All Trade Talks Amid Retaliation | Trump Tariff | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-threatens-50-tariff-on-china-halts-all-trade-talks-amid-retaliation-trump-tariff-n18g/): US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of imposing an additional 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports from April 9, if Beijing does not roll back its retaliatory tariff plans. His remarks, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, come amid heightened trade tensions between the two countries.In a strongly worded post, Trump […]
- [EU offers zero tariff deal to US but prepares for trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/eu-offers-zero-tariff-deal-to-us-but-prepares-for-trade-war/): Brussels pushes for trade talks with Washington while preparing countermeasures on tariffs.
- [Africa must shun Trump’s push to resurrect coal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/africa-must-shun-trumps-push-to-resurrect-coal/): Clean energy can be Africa’s greatest success story, which is why its leaders must not fall for US pro-coal lobbying.
- [Red Crescent demands international probe into Israel killing of Gaza medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/red-crescent-demands-international-probe-into-israel-killing-of-gaza-medics/): Palestine Red Crescent says Israel’s attack constitutes a ‘full-fledged war crime’, calls for commission to investigate.
- [Afghans leaving Pakistan amid mass deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/afghans-leaving-pakistan-amid-mass-deportations/): Thousands of Afghans streamed across the Torkham border as Pakistan ramped up deportations after a March 31 deadline.
- [Second Child Dies As US Battles Worst Measles Outbreak In 30 Years, RFK Jr Advocates For MMR Vaccine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/second-child-dies-as-us-battles-worst-measles-outbreak-in-30-years-rfk-jr-advocates-for-mmr-vaccine/): A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The child was not vaccinated, had no underlying health conditions and was in hospital suffering complications from measles. Across the whole of the US, more than 600 cases of measles have been recorded so […]
- [Macron, Sisi call for Gaza ceasefire and release of captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/macron-sisi-call-for-gaza-ceasefire-and-release-of-captives/): The leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan discussed efforts to end Israel’s war on Gaza at a meeting in Cairo.
- [Targeted, killed, burned alive: Journalists in Gaza attacked by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/targeted-killed-burned-alive-journalists-in-gaza-attacked-by-israel/): In latest attack on reporters in Gaza, a journalist burns alive and others are wounded in strike on media tent.
- [Netanyahu To Seek Tariff Relief From Trump Amid Global Market Meltdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/netanyahu-to-seek-tariff-relief-from-trump-amid-global-market-meltdown/): Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet face-to-face with Trump since he announced a sweeping tariff policy last Wednesday
- [Putin Demands 'Answers' from US on Ukraine Truce, 'First Indian Component' Found in Russian Weapon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/putin-demands-answers-from-us-on-ukraine-truce-first-indian-component-found-in-russian-weapon/): The Kremlin on Monday (April 7) said that it supported the idea of a truce in Ukraine but had many “questions” about how it would work, pushing back at US and European suggestions that it was playing for time.US President Donald Trump has voiced growing frustration at the lack of progress towards a ceasefire in […]
- [Trump Threatens Additional 50% Tariffs On China If Beijing Does Not Withdraw Retaliatory Tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-threatens-additional-50-tariffs-on-china-if-beijing-does-not-withdraw-retaliatory-tax/): Donald Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs of 34% of all Chinese goods, bringing the total tariff rate to 54%. China retaliated by imposing counter-tariffs of 34% on American goods.
- [26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana To Be Extradited As US Top Court Rejects Last-Ditch Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-be-extradited-as-us-top-court-rejects-last-ditch-plea/): The US Supreme Court denied 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s final legal appeal against extradition to India. Rana faces trial for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
- [Trump Tariff Jitters Rock Wall Street; S&P, Dow, Nasdaq Slide Amid Global Market Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-tariff-jitters-rock-wall-street-sp-dow-nasdaq-slide-amid-global-market-turmoil/): The Dow Jones fell 1,343 points (3.5%), and the Nasdaq dropped 4.2% amid trade war fears. The S&P 500 was down 3.8%, nearing a “bear market” after losing over 20%.
- [US Federal Reserve To Hold Closed Meeting After Trump's Call To Cut Rates Amid Tariff Blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/us-federal-reserve-to-hold-closed-meeting-after-trumps-call-to-cut-rates-amid-tariff-blitz/): Trump insisted that his tariffs were necessary to rebalance global trade, accusing other countries of taking advantage of the US. He also called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.
- ['Agreed On...': India, US Discuss Trade Agreement As Trump Tariffs Rattle Global Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/agreed-on-india-us-discuss-trade-agreement-as-trump-tariffs-rattle-global-markets/): Global stock markets witnessed intense selling on Monday after China announced retaliatory tariffs in response to US President Donald Trump’s import duties.
- [Trump Backer Bill Ackman Warns Of "Economic Nuclear Winter" As US Tariffs Sink Global Stock Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-backer-bill-ackman-warns-of-economic-nuclear-winter-as-us-tariffs-sink-global-stock-markets/): Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said that America was heading toward a self-inflicted “economic nuclear winter” as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy rollout. Trump’s latest tariffs set a 10% baseline levy on all imports and introduce reciprocal tariffs, hitting more than 180 countries and hammering global markets ever since the announcement on April […]
- [Israeli attacks in Gaza killing or injuring ‘100 children a day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/israeli-attacks-in-gaza-killing-or-injuring-100-children-a-day/): Children were among the victims of Israel’s overnight attack on houses across Khan Younis in Gaza.
- [Video: Israeli attack on media camp kills two journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/video-israeli-attack-on-media-camp-kills-two-journalists-in-gaza/): Two Palestinian journalists in Gaza have been killed by an Israeli attack that engulfed a media camp in flames.
- [Serbia’s President Vucic taps novice prime minister amid protest pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/serbias-president-vucic-taps-novice-prime-minister-amid-protest-pressure/): Nomination of endocrinologist Djuro Macut likely to pass parliament despite opposition fury.
- [Why has Trump revoked all South Sudanese visas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/why-has-trump-revoked-all-south-sudanese-visas/): A US deportee who South Sudanese officials say is not from the country is at the root of the spat.
- [Trump Tariffs Trigger 8,000-Point Crash At Pakistan Stock Exchange, Trading Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-tariffs-trigger-8000-point-crash-at-pakistan-stock-exchange-trading-halted/): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) halted trading for an hour as the KSE-100 index dropped over 8,000 points due to US tariffs. Despite the break, the index fell further, closing down 3.27 percent.
- ['Don't Want to Start a War But...' Khamenei Responds To Trump's Letter, Puts Forces On High Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/dont-want-to-start-a-war-but-khamenei-responds-to-trumps-letter-puts-forces-on-high-alert/): Israel is said to be preparing for a possible Iranian miscalculation to launch a missile attack on the Jewish nation, Channel 14 reported. The report, citing an unnamed Israeli official, came shortly after a new US THAAD aerial defence battery was supplied to Israel. An extremely heavy American military cargo plane landed at Israel’s Nevatim […]
- [EU Offers 'Zero-For-Zero Tariffs' To Trump Amid Pushback From France, Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/eu-offers-zero-for-zero-tariffs-to-trump-amid-pushback-from-france-germany/): EU trade ministers met for the first time on Monday at a bloc-wide level to discuss Trump’s tariffs. The EU seeks to avoid a trade war even as France called for aggressive policies.
- [‘Don’t Be Weak, Don’t Be A PANICAN’: Trump To Americans As Tariffs Batter US Bourses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/dont-be-weak-dont-be-a-panican-trump-to-americans-as-tariffs-batter-us-bourses/): US President Donald Trump urged Americans to resist panic amid rising trade tensions, coining the term “Panican” for those who waver. He called for strength and patience, promising future greatness.
- [Ukrainians doubt potential of Trump’s peace plan amid deadly Russia attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/ukrainians-doubt-potential-of-trumps-peace-plan-amid-deadly-russia-attacks/): Ukrainian servicemen and civilian survivors of deadly attacks say a ceasefire seems a distant prospect.
- [Ukraine to discuss minerals deal with US as Russia drags feet on ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/ukraine-to-discuss-minerals-deal-with-us-as-russia-drags-feet-on-ceasefire/): Ukraine to send team to discuss the latest US proposal as Russia cites ‘unanswered questions’ in ceasefire plan.
- [Israeli Strikes On Tents Near Gaza Hospital Kill 23, Including Local Reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/israeli-strikes-on-tents-near-gaza-hospital-kill-23-including-local-reporter/): Israel struck tents outside two Gaza hospitals, killing at least two, including a reporter, and wounding nine. Separate strikes killed 23 others. Over 50,000 Palestinians have died.
- [Bangladesh Requests Three-Month Pause On US Tariffs, Proposes 50% Cut In Import Duties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/bangladesh-requests-three-month-pause-on-us-tariffs-proposes-50-cut-in-import-duties/): Trump announced sweeping tariffs on several countries that have caused global markets to crash. Bangladesh was hit by a hefty 37% tariff, which may impact its textile sector.
- [Bill Gates’ Billion-Dollar Decision: 1% For Kids, Where's The Rest Going?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/bill-gates-billion-dollar-decision-1-for-kids-wheres-the-rest-going/): Gates stated on a recent podcast that his children will receive less than one per cent of his wealth, which the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates at $155 billion. Even one per cent amounts to $1.55 billion
- [Alliance of Sahel States recall ambassadors as tension with Algeria rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/alliance-of-sahel-states-recall-ambassadors-as-tension-with-algeria-rises/): Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s relations with Algeria deteriorated amid series of coups and strengthened Russian ties.
- ['No Inflation, Dollars Coming Back': Trump Harps On Tariffs In MAGA Pitch, Asks Fed To Cut Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/no-inflation-dollars-coming-back-trump-harps-on-tariffs-in-maga-pitch-asks-fed-to-cut-rates/): President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and criticized China and other nations for imposing tariffs on US imports, claiming the US economy benefited.
- [Two Pakistani Women Strangle Faith Healer To Death After Years Of Blackmail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/two-pakistani-women-strangle-faith-healer-to-death-after-years-of-blackmail/): Faith healers are revered by some communities in Pakistan, and their orders are followed devotedly, allowing for widespread exploitation.
- [Musk vs Navarro: Is the Trump team divided on tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/musk-vs-navarro-is-the-trump-team-divided-on-tariffs/): Elon Musk publicly clashes with Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro, calls for zero-tariff deal with Europe.
- [Mourners Gather For Funeral of Hezbollah Fighters, Lebanese Soldier ‘Killed By Israeli Strikes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/mourners-gather-for-funeral-of-hezbollah-fighters-lebanese-soldier-killed-by-israeli-strikes/): A funeral was held on April 6 for 32 Hezbollah fighters and a Lebanese army soldier, ‘killed in Israeli airstrikes’ n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq Ready To Disarm To Avoid Escalating Conflict With Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-ready-to-disarm-to-avoid-escalating-conflict-with-trump-report/): The Resistance group, a key pillar of Iran’s network of regional proxy forces, have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks on Israel and US forces in Iraq and Syria since the Gaza war erupted.
- [India-UAE Partnership Set To Get A Boost As Sheikh Hamdan Visits Delhi, Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/india-uae-partnership-set-to-get-a-boost-as-sheikh-hamdan-visits-delhi-mumbai/): Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, will visit India on April 8-9, invited by PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen India-UAE strategic and economic ties.
- [Putin Flags ‘Unanswered Questions Hanging In The Air’ Over Ukraine Ceasefire Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/putin-flags-unanswered-questions-hanging-in-the-air-over-ukraine-ceasefire-plan/): Post Content
- [Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/dominican-republic-boosts-security-on-border-with-crisis-ridden-haiti/): Caribbean island nation moving to extend border wall and eject migrants as violence and anarchy plague the neighbour.
- [Israeli strike on media tent extends journalist death toll in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/israeli-strike-on-media-tent-extends-journalist-death-toll-in-gaza/): Deaths add to the casualty numbers in what has been declared the deadliest ever war for media workers.
- [How Countries Are Responding To Trump's Tariffs As Global Markets Plunge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/how-countries-are-responding-to-trumps-tariffs-as-global-markets-plunge/): Global stock markets plummeted after China imposed retaliatory tariffs following President Trump’s 54% duty on Chinese imports. Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Taipei, and Tokyo saw significant losses
- [Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/hong-kong-stock-market-plunges-most-since-97-crisis-amid-tariffs-panic/): Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia’s markets.
- [Palestinian Bedouins say Israeli settlers terrorising them off their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/palestinian-bedouins-say-israeli-settlers-terrorising-them-off-their-land/): Israel claims Bedouins don’t have hometowns and they can just move. But these people don’t want to leave their land.
- [Saudi Arabia Temporarily Bans Visas For 14 Nations Including India. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/saudi-arabia-temporarily-bans-visas-for-14-nations-including-india-heres-why/): The suspension of visas will be effective till around mid-June coinciding with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage season.
- [Netanyahu Meets US Senior Trade Officials To Discuss Tariffs, Ahead Of Talks With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/netanyahu-meets-us-senior-trade-officials-to-discuss-tariffs-ahead-of-talks-with-trump/): The Israeli PM on April 7 met the US Commerce Secretary and the Trade Representative in Washington n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Flooding in DR Congo’s capital leaves dozens dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/flooding-in-dr-congos-capital-leaves-dozens-dead/): At least 22 people have been killed after heavy rain caused major flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- [Video: US President Trump compares tariffs to ‘medicine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/video-us-president-trump-compares-tariffs-to-medicine/): US President Trump has defended the sweeping global tariffs that have caused stock markets around the world to plummet.
- [Runners compete as Pyongyang Marathon returns from COVID pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/runners-compete-as-pyongyang-marathon-returns-from-covid-pause/): The North Korean race took place for the first time in six years following pandemic lockdown.
- [Who Is Netflix’s ‘Con Mum’? Brunei ‘Heiress’ Accused Of Duping Victims Across Two Continents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/who-is-netflixs-con-mum-brunei-heiress-accused-of-duping-victims-across-two-continents/): Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, from Netflix’s “Con Mum,” is charged with fraud in Singapore. She allegedly deceived victims, including her son, about an inheritance. She faces up to 20 years in jail.
- [News 18 Afternoon Digest: Sensex Cracks 2,900 Points, Nifty Around 22,000; Trump Likens Tariffs To 'Medicine' & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/news-18-afternoon-digest-sensex-cracks-2900-points-nifty-around-22000-trump-likens-tariffs-to-medicine-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: India Unlikely To Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Huge Ruckus In Assembly As NC, BJP Spar Over Waqf Act and Mohammed Siraj Opens Up On Being Dropped From Indian Cricket Team.
- [Mid-Flight Mayhem: Passenger Attempts To Open Emergency Door, Chokes Crew Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/mid-flight-mayhem-passenger-attempts-to-open-emergency-door-chokes-crew-member/): A Jordanian man, Shadi Taisser Ayed Alsaaydeh, faces charges for trying to open emergency exits on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney. He allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and was denied bail.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,138](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1138/): These are the key events on day 1,138 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Puppets Have No Idea': Elon Musk Slams 'Hands Off' Protesters Rallying Against Him, Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/puppets-have-no-idea-elon-musk-slams-hands-off-protesters-rallying-against-him-donald-trump/): Elon Musk slammed widespread anti-Trump protests, calling demonstrators ‘puppets’ unaware of their cause. The protests, spanning all 50 states, opposed Trump’s rapid policy shifts.
- [Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/vladimir-guerrero-jr-blue-jays-agree-to-500m-contract-reports/): Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a new deal to stay with the club, according to reports.
- [Australia’s opposition scraps pledge to end remote work for public servants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/australias-opposition-scraps-pledge-to-end-remote-work-for-public-servants/): Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton says election pledge was a ‘mistake’.
- ['Economic Nuclear Winter': Bill Ackman Urges Trump To Hit 90-Day Pause On Tariffs Amid Market Meltdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/economic-nuclear-winter-bill-ackman-urges-trump-to-hit-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-amid-market-meltdown/): US President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign triggered panic in global markets, with experts warning that the market fallout could escalate into a crash reminiscent of 1987’s “Black Monday.”
- [‘Shame On You, Hypocrites’: Indian-Origin Techie Confronts Microsoft Bosses, Resigns Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/shame-on-you-hypocrites-indian-origin-techie-confronts-microsoft-bosses-resigns-over-gaza-war/): Vaniya Agrawal, a Microsoft software engineer, publicly resigned after interrupting the panel discussion during the company’s 50th anniversary to protest its alleged ties to Israel.
- [Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/luka-doncic-scores-30-as-lakers-win-against-thunder/): Los Angeles Lakers make powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with NBA’s best record.
- [India Unlikely To Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs As Trade Talks With US Underway: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/india-unlikely-to-retaliate-against-trumps-tariffs-as-trade-talks-with-us-underway-report/): Trump’s reciprocal tariffs struck several countries on April 2, sending the markets into uncertainty. India’s trade deal talks with the US is underway, as per agreement between PM Modi and Trump.
- [Global Markets Plunge Over Trump Tariffs, Netizens Say 'Orange Is The New Black Monday'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/global-markets-plunge-over-trump-tariffs-netizens-say-orange-is-the-new-black-monday/): Global markets plunged amid fears of a recession, triggering viral memes dubbing the crash ‘Orange Monday’. Investors braced for a potential economic fallout as Trump stood firm on tariff plans.
- ['Don't Like Them Bombing On And On': Trump On Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/dont-like-them-bombing-on-and-on-trump-on-ongoing-russia-ukraine-peace-talks/): Russia rejected a US proposal in March for a full 30-day ceasefire after Ukraine said it would agree.
- [Trump digs in on tariffs as global stock markets go into freefall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-digs-in-on-tariffs-as-global-stock-markets-go-into-freefall/): US president likens tariffs to ‘medicine’ as panicked investors extend massive sell-off.
- [Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/capitals-alex-ovechkin-breaks-wayne-gretzkys-nhl-goal-scoring-record/): The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against Islanders.
- [Over 50 Nations Seek Trade Talks With US Over Reciprocal Tariffs Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/over-50-nations-seek-trade-talks-with-us-over-reciprocal-tariffs-move/): Trump rolled out his reciprocal tariffs on various countries last week, including 34% on China, 27% on India and 20% on the European Union.
- [Trump Firm On His Tariff Plans Despite Global Market Slump: ‘Sometimes You Have To Take Medicine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-firm-on-his-tariff-plans-despite-global-market-slump-sometimes-you-have-to-take-medicine/): Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs came into effect on April 2, impacting the markets across the globe. He indicated that he is firm on his plans despite the market slump.
- [Yemen’s Houthis say latest US air strikes kill at least four in Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/yemens-houthis-say-latest-us-air-strikes-kill-at-least-four-in-sanaa/): The strikes targeting the capital hit a home and wound more than 20 other people, according to Houthi authorities.
- [Palestinian-US teen killed by Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/palestinian-us-teen-killed-by-israeli-settler-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian officials identified the 14-year-old US citizen as Omar Mohammed Rabea.
- [Will anyone face justice for the Rafah ambulance convoy attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/will-anyone-face-justice-for-the-rafah-ambulance-convoy-attack/): Recovered mobile phone video shows official Israeli account is false.
- [Over 50 countries seek US trade talks after tariffs: Trump officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/over-50-countries-seek-us-trade-talks-after-tariffs-trump-officials/): The tariffs have been widely criticised around the world for threatening to push the global economy into a recession.
- [Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after severe weather kills 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/rising-rivers-threaten-us-south-and-midwest-after-severe-weather-kills-18/): Forecasters warn that flooding could continue for days, as torrential rains keep falling in many US states.
- [US Eyes Disarming Iran Ally? ‘Tells Lebanon…’, Israel ‘Kills 2’ While Attacking Hezbollah Fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/us-eyes-disarming-iran-ally-tells-lebanon-israel-kills-2-while-attacking-hezbollah-fighters/): The Israel Defence Forces said on April 6 that it carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah operativesAccording to the Israeli military, the individuals were operating an engineering vehicle in the Zibqin area and were “attempting to restore terrorist infrastructure”Meanwhile, Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed that two people were killed in the Israeli […]
- [Zimbabwe To Suspend All Tariffs On US Goods To Maintain 'Positive Relationship' With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/zimbabwe-to-suspend-all-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-maintain-positive-relationship-with-trump/): Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of tariffs on US goods after Trump imposed 18% tariffs on the country. The trade between the two countries was $111.6 million in 2024.
- [Mass protests in Morocco against Israel’s war in Gaza and US support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/mass-protests-in-morocco-against-israels-war-in-gaza-and-us-support/): In one of the country’s largest demonstrations in months, protesters filled the streets of the capital Rabat.
- [Manchester United vs Man City derby: Teams play out a goalless draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/manchester-united-vs-man-city-derby-teams-play-out-a-goalless-draw/): United and City play out a dull 0-0 draw in Kevin De Bruyne’s final Manchester derby.
- [‘23 Missiles, 109…’ Russia Pounds Kyiv, ‘Captures’ Sumy Village, Ukraine Spies ‘Strike Near Moscow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/23-missiles-109-russia-pounds-kyiv-captures-sumy-village-ukraine-spies-strike-near-moscow-2/): Russia’s defence ministry on April 6 claimed the capture of a village in Ukraine’s Sumy region in a rare cross-border advanceWhile announcing the “liberation” of the Ukrainian village, the ministry used the Russian name for the village of Basivka, close to the border with Russia’s Kursk regionThis came as a Russian ballistic missile attack on […]
- [‘23 Missiles, 109…’ Russia Pounds Kyiv, ‘Captures’ Sumy Village, Ukraine Spies ‘Strike Near Moscow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/23-missiles-109-russia-pounds-kyiv-captures-sumy-village-ukraine-spies-strike-near-moscow/): Russia’s defence ministry on April 6 claimed the capture of a village in Ukraine’s Sumy region in a rare cross-border advanceWhile announcing the “liberation” of the Ukrainian village, the ministry used the Russian name for the village of Basivka, close to the border with Russia’s Kursk regionThis came as a Russian ballistic missile attack on […]
- [Turkiye’s opposition leader Ozgur Ozel re-elected as CHP party chairman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/turkiyes-opposition-leader-ozgur-ozel-re-elected-as-chp-party-chairman/): Ozel urges President Erdogan to call early election ‘in November at the latest’ amid widespread antigovernment protests.
- [In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/in-duelling-paris-rallies-le-pen-condemns-witch-hunt-counterprotests/): The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.
- [Marine Le Pen Alleges 'Witch Hunt' After French Poll Ban, Vows Not To Give Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/marine-le-pen-alleges-witch-hunt-after-french-poll-ban-vows-not-to-give-up/): The far right sought to mount a show of force after Le Pen, 56, was found guilty Monday of embezzling European Parliament funds and handed an immediate ban on holding public office.
- [Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/heavy-floods-in-dr-congos-kinshasa-leave-dozens-dead-destroy-homes/): The capital struggles as the Ndjili River overflows, leaving drivers stranded, and infrastructure collapses.
- [800 Patients Treated In Quake-Hit Myanmar Under India's 'Operation Brahma' As Death Toll Crosses 3,400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/800-patients-treated-in-quake-hit-myanmar-under-indias-operation-brahma-as-death-toll-crosses-3400/): More than 3,400 people have been killed since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated Myanmar. India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to help the country deal with the disaster and provide necessary aid.
- ['We Are Waiting': Zelenskyy Says No Response From US After Russia Rejected Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/we-are-waiting-zelenskyy-says-no-response-from-us-after-russia-rejected-ceasefire/): Russia rejected a US proposal in March for a full 30-day ceasefire after Ukraine said it would agree. Moscow continues its offensive against Ukraine, killing two in an overnight aerial strike.
- [Tens of thousands march in anti-Trump protests across the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/tens-of-thousands-march-in-anti-trump-protests-across-the-us/): Ten of thousands of protesters joined ‘Hands Off’ rallies across the United States to express anger at President Trump.
- [“War in Sudan is impacting” South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/war-in-sudan-is-impacting-south-sudan/): “In South Sudan, the current conflicts come on top of other crises already happening.”
- [PM Modi Interacts With Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup Heroes During Colombo Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pm-modi-interacts-with-sri-lankas-1996-world-cup-heroes-during-colombo-visit-watch/): During the meeting, PM highlighted how India’s 1983 World Cup victory and Sri Lanka’s 1996 win were transformative in shaping the global cricketing landscape
- [Turkey Readies ‘Steel Dome’ To Keep Israel Out Of Syria, Bibi’s Forces Raid Assad Army’s Den](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/turkey-readies-steel-dome-to-keep-israel-out-of-syria-bibis-forces-raid-assad-armys-den/): Israel claimed raiding a former Assad command center in Syria, seizing and destroying weapons. A prior strike on Tseel allegedly killed civilians, according to SANA. Israel accused Turkey of building a “protectorate” after striking near a Turkish-interested airbase. Reports suggest Israeli strikes target preventing Turkey’s “Steel Dome” air defense deployment. Analysts say Turkey’s Hisar, Siper, […]
- [How Musk ushered 4chan into US politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/how-musk-ushered-4chan-into-us-politics/): Trump’s billionaire ally has helped normalise toxic cynical political views that had lurked on online fringes for years.
- [I am not a number, I am a great story from Gaza. Remember it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/i-am-not-a-number-i-am-a-great-story-from-gaza-remember-it/): Ruwaida Amer talks about wrestling with the terror of constant Israeli bombardment and wondering what comes next.
- [Giant US Airlifter Secretly ‘Arrives’ In Israel, ‘Delivers 2 Anti-Missile THAAD, 2 Patriots’ | Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/giant-us-airlifter-secretly-arrives-in-israel-delivers-2-anti-missile-thaad-2-patriots-iran/): The US has deployed two Patriot batteries and one THAAD air defence battery to Israel, as per Arab sources published in Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath on April 5 A separate report from the same day claimed that the US Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy landed at Nevatim Air Base in southern IsraelThe report by an open-source […]
- [PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge - India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pm-narendra-modi-inaugurates-new-pamban-bridge-indias-first-vertical-lift-sea-bridge-n18s/): PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Bridge – India’s First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge | N18S n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel kills, lies, and the Western media believe it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/israel-kills-lies-and-the-western-media-believe-it/): The execution of 15 Gaza medics and rescuers demonstrates just how normalised the dehumanisation of Palestinians is.
- [Trump’s tariffs end ‘world as we knew it’: UK’s Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/trumps-tariffs-end-world-as-we-knew-it-uks-starmer/): New global tariffs imposed by the US will have ‘profound’ economic consequences, the British prime minister warns.
- [Trump posts video of US strike on Yemen, which may have hit civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/trump-posts-video-of-us-strike-on-yemen-which-may-have-hit-civilians/): US President Donald Trump posted a video to his social media accounts of a US strike on Yemen.
- [Harrowing video of Gaza aid worker’s final moments debunks Israeli claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/harrowing-video-of-gaza-aid-workers-final-moments-debunks-israeli-claim/): A video of a Palestinian medic’s last moments alive contradicts Israel’s initial account of why it killed 15 aid workers
- [Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance After Leaving Hospital, Greets Crowds At Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/pope-francis-makes-first-public-appearance-after-leaving-hospital-greets-crowds-at-vatican/): Francis, 88, had been out of public view since March 23, when he had given a short greeting before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment.
- [US-Russia Contacts May Continue Next Week Amid 'Positive Dynamic', Says Putin's Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/us-russia-contacts-may-continue-next-week-amid-positive-dynamic-says-putins-envoy/): Putin’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev recently flew to Washington for talks with the Trump administration, after which he said he saw a “positive dynamic” in the US-Russia ties.
- [How much support is there for Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/06/how-much-support-is-there-for-imamoglu-istanbuls-jailed-mayor/): As mass rallies continue in Turkiye and the CHP plans its next move, we take a look at the man at the heart of protests.
- [Donald Trump Announces Plan For ‘Major’ Tariff On Pharma Imports: ‘Something Big Is Coming’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/donald-trump-announces-plan-for-major-tariff-on-pharma-imports-something-big-is-coming/): Donald Trump said the move is intended to reduce American dependence on foreign drug supplies and revitalise domestic pharmaceutical production.
- [India's Domestic Demand Big Magnet Amid US Trade Tariffs: Nirmala Sitharaman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/indias-domestic-demand-big-magnet-amid-us-trade-tariffs-nirmala-sitharaman/): Sitharaman expressed her optimism over the successful conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations “sooner rather than later”, along with a Bilateral Investment Treaty.
- [US To 'Take Back' Panama Canal From Chinese Influence: Pentagon Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/us-to-take-back-panama-canal-from-chinese-influence-pentagon-chief/): The Panama Canal handles over 40% of US container traffic, with an annual value of approximately $270 billion.
- [India Among Several Nations Willing To Lower Tariffs, Says Trump Govt Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/india-among-several-nations-willing-to-lower-tariffs-says-trump-govt-official/): Donald Trump has imposed 26% tariffs on India, that rolled out on April 2. His government official has now said that India is among various nations planning to lower tariffs on US imports.
- [79 Killed, Over 160 Injured After Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/79-killed-over-160-injured-after-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapses/): Even 12 hours after the collapse, the search for potential survivors continued, with rescue workers tirelessly working to clear the wreckage.
- [DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/dr-congo-repatriates-three-us-citizens-convicted-over-failed-coup/): Move coincides with DRC’s drive to sign minerals deal with US in exchange for security in war with Rwanda-backed rebels.
- [Arsenal stun Real Madrid in Champions League with Declan Rice double](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/arsenal-stun-real-madrid-in-champions-league-with-declan-rice-double/): Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice nets two free kicks in shock 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg win against defending champions.
- [At least 66 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/at-least-66-killed-in-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapse/): Among the dead are provincial Governor Nelsy Cruz and former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, as dozens are wounded.
- [Israel shuts down UNRWA-affiliated schools in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/israel-shuts-down-unrwa-affiliated-schools-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Critics say children are to be moved to schools teaching Israeli curriculum, which could ‘erase’ Palestinian identity.
- [Zelenskyy: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia inside Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/zelenskyy-chinese-soldiers-fighting-for-russia-inside-ukraine/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s military captured two Chinese soldiers fighting alongside Russia inside Ukraine.
- [UN chief says Palestinians in Gaza in ‘death loop’, demands end to blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/un-chief-says-palestinians-in-gaza-in-death-loop-demands-end-to-blockade/): Antonio Guterres has rejected Israel’s bid to control aid deliveries, calls Gaza a ‘killing field’ as blockade persists.
- [A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/a-growing-trade-war-trump-says-china-wants-to-make-a-deal/): Top US trade official suggests Beijing has not sought talks with Washington as deadline for additional tariffs looms.
- [‘Mediterranean Blue’: Rare diamond makes dazzling debut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/mediterranean-blue-rare-diamond-makes-dazzling-debut/): Sotheby’s unveiled a newly discovered 10.03-carat fancy vivid blue diamond at an Abu Dhabi exhibit.
- [Palestinians mourn journalist burned alive in Israeli strike on Gaza tent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/palestinians-mourn-journalist-burned-alive-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-tent/): Palestinians in Gaza are mourning the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour who was filmed burning alive.
- [‘Dumber Than A Sack Of Bricks’: Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Trade Advisor Navarro Over Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/dumber-than-a-sack-of-bricks-elon-musk-slams-trumps-trade-advisor-navarro-over-tariffs/): Elon Musk called Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro “truly a moron” over US tariffs. Navarro criticized Musk as a “car assembler” reliant on imports. Musk defended Tesla’s US-made cars.
- [Zelensky Alerts US To Ukraine's 'Capture' Of Chinese Soldiers Fighting For Russia, 'Putin Will...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/zelensky-alerts-us-to-ukraines-capture-of-chinese-soldiers-fighting-for-russia-putin-will/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 8 that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from allies.Moscow and Beijing have deepened political, military and economic cooperation since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.”Our military captured two Chinese citizens […]
- [Rising death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/rising-death-toll-in-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapse/): At least 27 people have now been confirmed dead from a roof collapse at a popular Dominican Republic nightclub.
- [Under Trump, US Justice Department ends cryptocurrency investigations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/under-trump-us-justice-department-ends-cryptocurrency-investigations/): The Justice Department says it will instead pursue cartels and criminal networks that use digital currencies.
- [Tehran sceptical ahead of upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/tehran-sceptical-ahead-of-upcoming-us-iran-nuclear-talks/): Facing ‘wall of mistrust’ and ‘doubting sincerity’, officials suspect US really wants to end Iran’s influence in region.
- [White House: Trump Imposes 104% Tariff on China, Effective Midnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/white-house-trump-imposes-104-tariff-on-china-effective-midnight/): Trump Slaps 104% Tariff On China, Effective Midnight Says White House
- [Kids Under 16 Will Need Parental Consent To Livestream On Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/kids-under-16-will-need-parental-consent-to-livestream-on-instagram/): Meta launched its teen account program for Instagram in September to give parents more options to supervise their children’s online activity
- [China Stresses Unity With India To 'Overcome Difficulties' Amid Trump's 'Abuse' Of Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/china-stresses-unity-with-india-to-overcome-difficulties-amid-trumps-abuse-of-tariffs/): These remarks by the Chinese embassy in India came after an escalating trade war between the US and China, wherein Donald Trump has threatened to imposed 104% tariffs.
- [Russia Rejects Military Help to Iran Against US Attack, Netanyahu Mocked For Being 'Trump's Prop'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/russia-rejects-military-help-to-iran-against-us-attack-netanyahu-mocked-for-being-trumps-prop/): Russia’s lower house of parliament voted Tuesday to ratify a treaty to deepen political, military and economic ties with Iran, as Moscow moves closer to its key ally.The vote held on April 8 comes with high tensions between Iran and the West and as Russia pushes a rapprochement with Washington despite its offensive on Ukraine.Amid […]
- [Fear is not a word that can describe what we feel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/fear-is-not-a-word-that-can-describe-what-we-feel-in-gaza/): The past three weeks since the ceasefire ended have been an endless horror story.
- [Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/ukraine-captures-two-chinese-nationals-fighting-for-russia-zelenskyy-says/): President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is demanding a response from Beijing after Chinese fighters found in the Donetsk region.
- [Germany halts UN refugee resettlement programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/germany-halts-un-refugee-resettlement-programme/): The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.
- [US To Work With India To Address Intellectual Property, Trade Barriers, Says Trump's Top Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-to-work-with-india-to-address-intellectual-property-trade-barriers-says-trumps-top-official/): Greer told the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday that nearly 50 countries have approached him to discuss the new tariffs imposed by Trump.
- [Are Iran and the US having ‘direct’ talks on the nuclear file?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/are-iran-and-the-us-having-direct-talks-on-the-nuclear-file/): Iran’s foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington’s approach.
- [Trump Refuses to Budge On 17% Israel Tariff, Rejects EU's ‘Zero-For-Zero’ Deal, China Vows Fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-refuses-to-budge-on-17-israel-tariff-rejects-eus-zero-for-zero-deal-china-vows-fight/): President Trump refuses to commit to lifting the recently imposed 17% tariffs on Israeli imports, citing billions in aid to US’s key Middle Eastern ally. The matter was notably absent from the joint statement he delivered with Israeli PM Netanyahu following their meeting in Washington on April 7. Meanwhile, the Israeli prime minister vowed to […]
- [New Titanic Scan Sheds Light On Final Hours Of Doomed Voyage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/new-titanic-scan-sheds-light-on-final-hours-of-doomed-voyage/): A digital scan of the Titanic reveals new insights into its 1912 sinking, showing the ship’s split, hull punctures, and boilers
- [Trump Plans To Fine Migrants $998 Per Day For Not Complying With Deportation Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-plans-to-fine-migrants-998-per-day-for-not-complying-with-deportation-order/): The planned fines target the roughly 1.4 million migrants who have been ordered removed by an immigration judge, invoking a a 1996 law that was enforced for the first time in Trump’s first term.
- [Two Chinese Soldiers Captured During Fighting In Ukraine's Donetsk Region, Claims Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/two-chinese-soldiers-captured-during-fighting-in-ukraines-donetsk-region-claims-zelenskyy/): Zelenskyy said there were many more Chinese citizens fighting on the behalf of the Russian army and sought clarification from Beijing.
- [Rising Bharat 2025: India-US Trade Pacts Of Interest As PM Modi, President Trump Have Good Ties, Says WEF's Brende](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/rising-bharat-2025-india-us-trade-pacts-of-interest-as-pm-modi-president-trump-have-good-ties-says-wefs-brende/): The economic decoupling of the US and China would have serious consequences for global economies, the WEF president said
- [China Slams "Ignorant” JD Vance Over “Chinese Peasant” Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/china-slams-ignorant-jd-vance-over-chinese-peasant-remark/): China calls US Vice President JD Vance “ignorant and impolite” over “Chinese peasants” remark n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Scientists genetically engineer wolves that resemble extinct species](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/scientists-genetically-engineer-wolves-that-resemble-extinct-species/): US scientists say they’ve used fossilised remains to “de-extinct” a species of wolf that died out 10,000 years ago.
- [‘Fight to the end’: Are the US and China rushing into a trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/fight-to-the-end-are-the-us-and-china-rushing-into-a-trade-war/): China seems prepared for a showdown even as other countries scramble to re-negotiate new tariffs with Washington.
- [Penguins, vaccines: Can negotiations save Trump’s oddest tariff targets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/penguins-vaccines-can-negotiations-save-trumps-oddest-tariff-targets/): Barely inhabited islands, countries the US enjoys a trade surplus with, and a tariff formula that isn’t about tariffs.
- [The crisis in North Macedonia runs deep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/the-crisis-in-north-macedonia-runs-deep/): The tragedy in Kocani cannot be explained away as another case of local corruption.
- [Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/audit-finds-hong-kong-company-breached-panama-canal-ports-contract/): Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters ‘shut down’ New York’s Grand Central station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/pro-palestine-protesters-shut-down-new-yorks-grand-central-station/): Pro-Palestine protesters staged a demonstration at New York’s Grand Central station.
- [Has the dire wolf come back to life? Here is what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/has-the-dire-wolf-come-back-to-life-here-is-what-we-know/): Their DNA is very close to that of the grey wolf. Here is all we know about Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, the pups.
- [Devastation after deadly flooding in DR Congo’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/devastation-after-deadly-flooding-in-dr-congos-capital/): Hundreds of people have been moved to emergency shelters after flooding in DR Congo’s capital, Kinshasa.
- [Ukraine detains suspected Russian assassin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/ukraine-detains-suspected-russian-assassin/): Indictment comes amid an uptick in targeted attacks on Ukrainian officials and public figures.
- [158 Barrels Of Human Waste, Unpaid Taxes: Couple Behind Famous Eco Resort In Sweden Flees To Guatemala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/158-barrels-of-human-waste-unpaid-taxes-couple-behind-famous-eco-resort-in-sweden-flees-to-guatemala/): Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk created the eco-friendly retreat, “Stedsans”, in Halland, southern Sweden, after feeling the “call of the wild” in Copenhagen, where they previously managed a popular rooftop restaurant
- [Iran Says Deal With US 'Can Be Reached' If It Shows Goodwill Ahead Of Indirect Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/iran-says-deal-with-us-can-be-reached-if-it-shows-goodwill-ahead-of-indirect-talks/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he will meet US envoy Steve Witkoff for indirect talks on Saturday, after Trump said both sides have begun direct negotiations.
- [Trump Announces “Direct” Nuclear Talks With Iran, Tehran Snubs, Says “Indirect” Dialogue Only](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-announces-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran-tehran-snubs-says-indirect-dialogue-only/): The US president, on April 8, said his administration had been holding “direct talks” with Iran on its nuclear programmen18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Rising Bharat Summit 2025 | Avi Dichter Shares His Views On Trump Admin & Tariffs Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/rising-bharat-summit-2025-avi-dichter-shares-his-views-on-trump-admin-tariffs-announcement/): Avi Dichter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Israel shares his views on Trump Administration and the new Trump Tariffs n18oc_world
- [US ‘Bombs’ Yemen As Pentagon Chief Warns ‘It’s About To Get Worse’  For Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-bombs-yemen-as-pentagon-chief-warns-its-about-to-get-worse-for-houthis/): The US defence secretary warned the Houthis on April 7 that the US bombing campaign on Yemen is “about to get worse” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why does South Korea have the world’s lowest birth rate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/why-does-south-korea-have-the-worlds-lowest-birth-rate/):  ”It’s really hard to see women balance both, honestly.”
- [Did Donald Trump impose ‘the largest tax hike in our lifetime’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/did-donald-trump-impose-the-largest-tax-hike-in-our-lifetime/): Tariffs act as a tax on imports, raising prices for consumers. They might be the highest since 1951.
- [What is a recession, and is it tied to stock market declines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/what-is-a-recession-and-is-it-tied-to-stock-market-declines/): Trump’s tariffs prompt market drops, recession fears, and worries of accompanying inflation this time.
- [Clean energy surges globally, but has yet to replace fossil fuels: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/clean-energy-surges-globally-but-has-yet-to-replace-fossil-fuels-report/): Clean sources accounted for more than 40 percent of electricity production last year for the first time.
- [Lack of international condemnation of Israel a “startling reality”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/lack-of-international-condemnation-of-israel-a-startling-reality/): Martin Griffiths discusses the global silence and lack of pressure on Israel over its war on Gaza.
- [Russian and US crew blasts off in Soyuz rocket bound for ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/russian-and-us-crew-blasts-off-in-soyuz-rocket-bound-for-iss/): The spacecraft with two Russian and one American astronaut took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- [Trump Rejects EU Proposal For Zero Tariffs On Industrial Goods: 'Very, Very Bad For Us'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-rejects-eu-proposal-for-zero-tariffs-on-industrial-goods-very-very-bad-for-us/): Trump’s comments came in response to the proposal announced Monday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, seeking a bilateral tariff exemption for cars and other industrial goods.
- [Record global temperatures in March illustrate threat to climate goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/record-global-temperatures-in-march-illustrate-threat-to-climate-goals/): The data threatens that global climate goals are moving out of reach.
- [Arsenal vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/arsenal-vs-real-madrid-uefa-champions-league-start-team-news-lineups/): Super clubs Arsenal and Real Madrid clash in Champions League for the first time in nearly two decades.
- [Kinshasa residents call for action as flood death toll climbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/kinshasa-residents-call-for-action-as-flood-death-toll-climbs/): Residents accuse government of slow response as evacuations continue in flood-hit Kinshasa.
- [Demonstrators Vandalise Bata, KFC, Pizza Hut As Anti-Israel Protests Erupt in Bangladesh | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/demonstrators-vandalise-bata-kfc-pizza-hut-as-anti-israel-protests-erupt-in-bangladesh-video/): Protests were reported in several cities, including Bogra, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar, and Chittagong, where demonstrators vandalised outlets and blocked traffic.
- [Harvard, Stanford Among Institutes Reporting US Student Visa Revocations: How Many Indians May Be Impacted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/harvard-stanford-among-institutes-reporting-us-student-visa-revocations-how-many-indians-may-be-impacted/): US Student Visa Cancellations: The recent cancellations of the visas were only found after federal immigration records were updated, it was reported.
- [White Hair, Muscular Jaws: Dire Wolves, Extinct For Over 10,000 Years, Resurrected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/white-hair-muscular-jaws-dire-wolves-extinct-for-over-10000-years-resurrected/): Three wolf pups resembling extinct dire wolves, have been born in an undisclosed secure location in the United States. The wolves have been named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi.
- [Trump’s tariffs in Asia “much more draconian” than expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trumps-tariffs-in-asia-much-more-draconian-than-expected/): Tariffs
- [Why Indonesia’s sinking rupiah is a flashing alarm for its $1.4tn economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/why-indonesias-sinking-rupiah-is-a-flashing-alarm-for-its-1-4tn-economy/): Indonesia’s currency is at a record low against the US dollar amid concerns over President Prabowo Subianto’s policies.
- [Video shows eruption of volcano in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/video-shows-eruption-of-volcano-in-the-philippines/): Timelapse video shows a cloud of ash pouring skywards during a volcanic eruption on Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines
- [Which countries are International Criminal Court members?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/which-countries-are-international-criminal-court-members/): The court, established to prosecute serious crimes under the Rome Statute, has 125 member states as of April 2025.
- [Rising Bharat Summit 2025 | The Way Trump Deported Indians Is Extremely Sad, Says Actor Sunny Deol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/rising-bharat-summit-2025-the-way-trump-deported-indians-is-extremely-sad-says-actor-sunny-deol/): The way US President Donald Trump deported the Indians, that was not right, he would have sent the immigrants decently, says Sunny Deol n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [President Droupadi Murmu Receives City Key Of Honour In Lisbon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/president-droupadi-murmu-receives-city-key-of-honour-in-lisbon/): Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas said that with the handing over of the City Key of Honour, President Murmu becomes an honorary citizen of Lisbon.
- [Stripped, No Restroom Break: Indian Entrepreneur Shares 8-Hour Detention Ordeal At US Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/stripped-no-restroom-break-indian-entrepreneur-shares-8-hour-detention-ordeal-at-us-airport/): Allegeding that a male officer physically checked her under camera surveillance, Shruti Chaturvedi said that she was also not allowed to use the restroom during these eight hours.
- ['Touched Thighs, Butt': Indian-Origin Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Co-Passenger On US Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/touched-thighs-butt-indian-origin-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-co-passenger-on-us-flight/): The man was arrested in New Jersey, where he lives, and will be moved to Montana to face the prosecution.
- [News 18 Afternoon Digest: Jyotiraditya Scindia At Rising Bharat Summit 2025, SC Pulls Up TN Guv For Withholding Bills & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/news-18-afternoon-digest-jyotiraditya-scindia-at-rising-bharat-summit-2025-sc-pulls-up-tn-guv-for-withholding-bills-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Elon Musk Privately Asked Donald Trump To Scrap Tariffs, Woman Kills Husband ‘For Railway Job, and Pandya-Rohit Left In Agony, Kohli Celebrates Aggressively.
- [‘A Little Miracle’: First Baby Born In UK To Woman With Transplanted Womb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/a-little-miracle-first-baby-born-in-uk-to-woman-with-transplanted-womb/): Grace Davidson, 36, suffers from a rare condition known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome and was born without a functioning womb, the hospital said in a statement.
- [UK-Based Scientist Found Dismembered And Dumped In Suitcase While On Colombia Holiday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/uk-based-scientist-found-dismembered-and-dumped-in-suitcase-while-on-colombia-holiday/): The police said that they have only found his head, hands and feet while search is ongoing for his torso and remaining body parts.
- [Why Donald Trump Imposed Tariffs On Uninhabited Antarctic Islands: ‘Ridiculous Loopholes…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/why-donald-trump-imposed-tariffs-on-uninhabited-antarctic-islands-ridiculous-loopholes/): Donald Trump Tariffs: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the move as he said that the 10 per cent tariffs targeting the remote Heard and McDonald Islands are part of US’ broader strategy.
- [Why is Israel attacking Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/why-is-israel-attacking-syria-2/): Regional tensions are rising due to Israel’s attacks on Syria and its expanding occupation of Syrian land.
- [Video: Protests in Germany against deportation of pro-Palestinian activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/video-protests-in-germany-against-deportation-of-pro-palestinian-activists/): Protesters in Berlin opposed deportation of a group of foreign nationals who campaigned against the genocide in Gaza.
- [Trump, Putin want Zelenskyy out. But is a vote possible in wartime Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-putin-want-zelenskyy-out-but-is-a-vote-possible-in-wartime-ukraine/): US and Russian leaders, united in distrusting Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, exaggerate claims of his falling ratings.
- [Penthouse On Top Of World's Skinniest Skyscraper Is Now Up For Sale: Inside The $110 Million Quadplex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/penthouse-on-top-of-worlds-skinniest-skyscraper-is-now-up-for-sale-inside-the-110-million-quadplex/): This luxurious apartment, located in New York, has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with 618 square feet of terraces.
- ['Allah Kept Me Alive For A Reason': Sheikh Hasina’s ‘I'll Be Back’ Message To Supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/allah-kept-me-alive-for-a-reason-sheikh-hasinas-ill-be-back-message-to-supporters/): Targeting Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said that he is “someone who never loved the people”.
- [Wave of Kashmir disappearances, mystery deaths spook tribal community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/wave-of-kashmir-disappearances-mystery-deaths-spook-tribal-community/): Young men disappear, their dead bodies found weeks later in canals. Kashmir’s Gujjars refuse to believe they drowned.
- [US Supreme Court upholds deportations under Alien Enemies Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-supreme-court-upholds-deportations-under-alien-enemies-act/): The ruling says the Trump administration can invoke the law, but deportees have the right to challenge their removal.
- [‘Tariffs Will Likely Increase Inflation’: JPMorgan CEO Suggests US Maintain Stronger Trade Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/tariffs-will-likely-increase-inflation-jpmorgan-ceo-suggests-us-maintain-stronger-trade-ties-with-india/): Dimon said that the US should foster stronger trade relationships with nations like Indian instead of asking them to align themselves with the US.
- [Elon Musk Privately Asked Donald Trump To Scrap Tariffs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/elon-musk-privately-asked-donald-trump-to-scrap-tariffs-report/): Elon Musk made direct appeals to the US President to scale back on the measures, The Washington Post reported. 
- [South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/south-korea-sets-june-3-as-date-of-election-to-replace-yoon/): Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,139](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1139/): These are the key events on day 1,139 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US India Relations | EAM S Jaishankar Discusses Trade Deal With US Secretary Marco Rubio | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-india-relations-eam-s-jaishankar-discusses-trade-deal-with-us-secretary-marco-rubio-news18/): | India External Affair Minister S Jaishankar Discusses Trade Deal With US Secy Marco Rubio n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Think Gaza War Will Stop Soon': Donald Trump Meets Netanyahu, Says Israel Working On Hostage Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/think-gaza-war-will-stop-soon-donald-trump-meets-netanyahu-says-israel-working-on-hostage-deal/): Donald Trump expressed hope for an end to the Gaza war during a meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, reaffirming efforts to free hostages. Trump also revived his proposal to relocate Gaza population.
- [Trump Says US In Direct Talks With Iran Over Nuclear Deal: ‘They Will Be In Great Danger If…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/trump-says-us-in-direct-talks-with-iran-over-nuclear-deal-they-will-be-in-great-danger-if/): US- Iran Talks: Donald Trump said, “We’re having direct talks with Iran, and they’ve started. It’ll go on Saturday.”
- [US Supreme Court Lifts Order Barring Deportations Of Venezuelan Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-supreme-court-lifts-order-barring-deportations-of-venezuelan-migrants/): SC also said that migrants subject to deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act must be given an opportunity to legally challenge their removal.
- [China Calls Trump’s 50% Additional Tariff Threat ‘A Mistake Upon A Mistake’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/china-calls-trumps-50-additional-tariff-threat-a-mistake-upon-a-mistake/): China’s commerce ministry spokesperson said, “The US threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake.”
- [US stock market sinks lower after wild swings over Trump’s tariff plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/us-stock-market-sinks-lower-after-wild-swings-over-trumps-tariff-plans/): US president threatens additional 50 percent tariff on China, as Beijing pledges to fight trade salvoes ‘to the end.’
- [Billionaire Ray Dalio Feels Trump Tariffs Were Inevitable: 'World Is Seeing A Classic Breakdown...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/08/billionaire-ray-dalio-feels-trump-tariffs-were-inevitable-world-is-seeing-a-classic-breakdown/): Ray Dalio said there is far less focus on the circumstances that led to these tariffs and the major disruptions that may still come.
- [Could US tariffs cause lasting damage to the global economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/could-us-tariffs-cause-lasting-damage-to-the-global-economy/): US President Donald Trump won’t relent on tariffs despite global criticism.
- [Trump: Palestinians could live in redeveloped Gaza ‘freedom zone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-palestinians-could-live-in-redeveloped-gaza-freedom-zone/): US President Donald Trump again pitched his idea to redevelop the Gaza Strip into what he termed a “freedom zone.”
- [Trump claims US has held direct nuclear talks with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-claims-us-has-held-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran/): US president makes claim in an appearance in front of the press with Israeli PM Netanyahu, but also threatens Tehran.
- [Hundreds mourn Palestinian-American teen killed by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/hundreds-mourn-palestinian-american-teen-killed-by-israeli-forces/): Footage shows the moment 14-year-old Palestinian teen Omar Mohammad Rabea was allegedly fatally shot by Israeli forces.
- [Trump: US having direct talks with Iran on nuclear program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/trump-us-having-direct-talks-with-iran-on-nuclear-program/): President Trump says the US is holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program with “a very big meeting” Saturday.
- [Rivers Rise Rapidly As Deadly Storm System Triggers Unprecedented Floods Across US South And Midwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/rivers-rise-rapidly-as-deadly-storm-system-triggers-unprecedented-floods-across-us-south-and-midwest/): Rivers have risen and flooding has worsened across the United States’ South and Midwest. This is further threatening communities already grappling with the aftermath of days of heavy rain, tornadoes and harsh winds that killed at least 18 people. Forecasters have warned that flooding could persist for days, as torrential rains hover over many states […]
- [UK lawyers accuse 10 Britons who fought for Israel in Gaza of war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/uk-lawyers-accuse-10-britons-who-fought-for-israel-in-gaza-of-war-crimes/): UK and international lawyers have filed a war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who fought with Israel’s army in Gaza.
- [PRCS calls for ‘independent’ investigation into killings of Gaza medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/prcs-calls-for-independent-investigation-into-killings-of-gaza-medics/): Palestinian Red Crescent Society is demanding an independent investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 medics in Rafah.
- [MSF finds malnourished children in Greek migrant camp, urges action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/07/msf-finds-malnourished-children-in-greek-migrant-camp-urges-action/): Doctors Without Borders raises alarm over child malnutrition in Greece’s migrant facility.
- [China’s 84 percent retaliatory tariff on US goods takes effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/chinas-84-percent-retaliatory-tariff-on-us-goods-takes-effect/): China pledges to ‘follow through to the end’ if the US insists on a trade war, but calls for dialogue based on respect.
- [India Eyes Partial Bilateral Trade Agreement With US Before 90-Day Deadline Ends | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/india-eyes-partial-bilateral-trade-agreement-with-us-before-90-day-deadline-ends-news18/): India is working to seal a Partial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States before the 90-day window closes, sources told News18. Following the pause on US reciprocal tariffs, New Delhi is pursuing a decisive three-pronged strategy to boost trade ties and protect domestic industries. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Joe Biden Was ‘Unaware Of What Was Happening’, His Aides ‘Scripted’ Everything, New Book Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/joe-biden-was-unaware-of-what-was-happening-his-aides-scripted-everything-new-book-claims/): As per the book, former White House chief of staff Ron Klain revealed that Joe Biden was “fatigued, befuddled and disengaged”.
- [‘Pressure, Threats And Blackmail Won’t Work’: China On Donald Trump's 125% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/pressure-threats-and-blackmail-wont-work-china-on-donald-trumps-125-tariffs/): China On Donald Trump Tariffs: He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said, “China’s position is clear and consistent.”
- [Israeli forces arrest well-known Palestinian journalist in Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/israeli-forces-arrest-well-known-palestinian-journalist-in-nablus/): Video shows more than a dozen Israeli soldiers arresting well-known Palestinian journalist Samer Khuwaira at his home
- [China Issues Travel Alert For Citizens Visiting US Amid Donald Trump's Tariff Rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/china-issues-travel-alert-for-citizens-visiting-us-amid-donald-trumps-tariff-rift/): Chinese tourists were asked to assess the risks of traveling to the US and travel with caution amid rift with the United States over tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
- [Trump Tariff Pause | Inside Scoop On India's Strategy For Trump Tariff Imposition | US News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/trump-tariff-pause-inside-scoop-on-indias-strategy-for-trump-tariff-imposition-us-news-news18/): Fast-Track Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US: The imposition of reciprocaltariffs by the US, as an immediate effect, may dampen demand due to higher landed costs.However, India’s relatively lower tariff exposure compared to competing countries like Vietnam(46%) and China (54%) – presents a strategic opportunity. India should leverage this advantageby enhancing its competitiveness in […]
- [Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/mapping-which-countries-recognise-palestine-in-2025/): The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 147 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.
- [Death toll hits 184 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/death-toll-hits-184-after-nightclub-roof-collapse-in-dominican-republic/): Hope fades for survivors as search and rescue operation turns to recovery after nightclub tragedy in Santo Domingo.
- [US academic free on bail in Thailand before trial over royal insult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-academic-free-on-bail-in-thailand-before-trial-over-royal-insult/): Paul Chambers awaits trial on charges under Thailand’s lese-majeste laws, which can lead to up to 15 years in prison.
- [Video: Macron says France likely to recognise a Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/video-macron-says-france-likely-to-recognise-a-palestinian-state/): During a visit to Egypt, President Emmanuel Macron said France will move towards recognising a Palestinian state.
- [Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumours: 'Was Making A Choice For Myself'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/michelle-obama-addresses-divorce-rumours-was-making-a-choice-for-myself/): Michelle Obama recently addressed rumors about divorce, opening up about her commitment to self-care and the inner conflict she faces when it comes to letting others down.
- [‘Drip, Drip, Drip’: Donald Trump Signs Order To Make 'American Showers Great Again'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/drip-drip-drip-donald-trump-signs-order-to-make-american-showers-great-again/): Donald Trump has long complained about inadequate water pressure in American bathrooms which he blames on federal water-conservation regulations.
- [Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win Champions Cup series against LAFC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/lionel-messi-inter-miami-win-champions-cup-series-against-lafc/): Lionel Messi and Inter Miami pull off three-goal rally to top Los Angeles FC and make CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
- [‘Clear message’: Can Binance founder help Pakistan become a crypto power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/clear-message-can-binance-founder-help-pakistan-become-a-crypto-power/): New crypto council marks shift in Pakistan’s digital finance policy but sceptics question if the country is ready.
- [India’s language war: Why is Hindi causing a north-south divide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/indias-language-war-why-is-hindi-causing-a-north-south-divide/): A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why.
- [Your US Visas, Green Cards Will Be Cancelled For These Social Media Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/your-us-visas-green-cards-will-be-cancelled-for-these-social-media-posts/): US Visa: Posts considered anti-Semitic will include social media activity in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists.
- [Trump's China Tariff Ignites An Economic Standoff: What Next? Would Beijing Negotiate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/trumps-china-tariff-ignites-an-economic-standoff-what-next-would-beijing-negotiate/): Donald Trump hiked China tariffs to 125 per cent, suggesting he completed an unfinished business from his first term. To his earlier tariffs, China hit back with 84 per cent retaliatory tariffs.
- [Luka Doncic scores 45 as Lakers win against Mavericks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/luka-doncic-scores-45-as-lakers-win-against-mavericks/): Emotional return for Luka Doncic and Mavericks fans in his first game at Dallas since being traded to the Lakers.
- [Netizens Want To Know Who’s Running White House’s X Account. Reason? A ‘Cook’ Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/netizens-want-to-know-whos-running-white-houses-x-account-reason-a-cook-post/): The White House posted a photo of US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance along with a three word message.
- [Indian-American CEO Arrested In Luxury Brothel Scandal, Paid Rs 50,000 An Hour For Sex With Asian Women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/indian-american-ceo-arrested-in-luxury-brothel-scandal-paid-rs-50000-an-hour-for-sex-with-asian-women/): Boston Luxury Brothel Scandal: Anurag Bajpayee was among dozens of individuals named in court documents accused of paying hundreds of dollars per hour for sex work.
- ['People Were Jumping Out Of Line': Donald Trump On Why He Raised China Tariffs To 125%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/people-were-jumping-out-of-line-donald-trump-on-why-he-raised-china-tariffs-to-125/): Trump reasoned his action of ordering a 90-day pause on new tariffs for countries that chose negotiations over retaliation and expressed his happiness over imposing tariffs of 125% on China.
- [Death Toll Rises To 184 After Roof Collapse At Santo Domingo’s Jet Set Club, Several Still Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/death-toll-rises-to-184-after-roof-collapse-at-santo-domingos-jet-set-club-several-still-missing/): Among the deceased were a cardiologist, a government architect, a former police officer, a retired United Nations official, the son and daughter-in-law of the public works minister, and the brother of the deputy minister from the Ministry of Youth.
- [OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji's Parents Claim He Was Shot Twice In The Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-parents-claim-he-was-shot-twice-in-the-head/): Suchir Balaji Death Case: At the time, Suchir Balaji’s death was ruled a suicide from a single gunshot wound but his family said that key forensic details were ignored during the investigation into the case. 
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1141/): These are the key events on day 1,141 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Will US Attack Iran If No Nuclear Deal Is Reached? Donald Trump Says 'Absolutely'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/will-us-attack-iran-if-no-nuclear-deal-is-reached-donald-trump-says-absolutely/): Donald Trump said that there was “not much time” to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
- ['Stupid, Incompetent': Trump Blasts Past Presidents, Says China Tariffs Should've Been Hiked 'Years Ago'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/stupid-incompetent-trump-blasts-past-presidents-says-china-tariffs-shouldve-been-hiked-years-ago/): Donald Trump blamed previous US presidents for not acting against China, as he announced a steep tariff hike on China to 125 per cent. He said this should have been done before Obama.
- [US Tariffs On Mexico And Canada Unaffected By Donald Trump’s 90-Day Pause: White House Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-tariffs-on-mexico-and-canada-unaffected-by-donald-trumps-90-day-pause-white-house-official/): The bulk of goods from Mexico and Canada that are covered under the trade agreement have been excluded from the United States’ wide ranging tariff policies.
- ['Do Not Retaliate': White House Warns Other Nations After Donald Trump's 125% Tariffs On China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/do-not-retaliate-white-house-warns-other-nations-after-donald-trumps-125-tariffs-on-china/): Donald Trump Tariffs: As countries got a temporary reprieve, Donald Trump imposed a 125 percent tariff on all Chinese imports.
- [Pope Francis meets King Charles, Queen Camilla during Vatican convalescence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/pope-francis-meets-king-charles-queen-camilla-during-vatican-convalescence/): Charles tells Italy’s parliament that peace is ‘never to be taken for granted’ before a surprise visit to Pope Francis.
- [Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/macron-says-france-could-recognise-palestinian-state/): ‘We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,’ French president says.
- [Barcelona hit Dortmund for four in Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/barcelona-hit-dortmund-for-four-in-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Barcelona set sights on Champions League progress with 4-0 home win in quarterfinal first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
- [Trump shocks with tariff increase on China, ‘pause’ for everyone else](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/trump-shocks-with-tariff-increase-on-china-pause-for-everyone-else/): Donald Trump announced a 90-day ‘pause’ on individual tariffs for dozens of countries but increasing rates on China.
- [Houthi rebels claim downing of US drone over Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/houthi-rebels-claim-downing-of-us-drone-over-yemen/): Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf, with images showing flaming wreckage.
- [WEF CEO Borge Brende Says Trade Tensions Between US And China Is Bad News For Global Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/wef-ceo-borge-brende-says-trade-tensions-between-us-and-china-is-bad-news-for-global-growth/): The World Economic Forum’s President and CEO, Børge Brende warned that escalating trade tensions between the United States and China could have far-reaching consequences for global growth, particularly at a time when the world is still struggling to return to pre-pandemic trend levels. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/zelenskyy-says-at-least-155-chinese-citizens-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine/): China’s foreign ministry says it is ‘absolutely groundless’ to suggest many Chinese citizens were fighting in Ukraine.
- [At least 35 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza residential block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/at-least-35-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza-residential-block/): Medical sources tell Al Jazeera at least 35 killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza City.
- ['Firm Decision Of Our Govt': Amit Shah Vows To Wipe Out Naxalism By 2026 At Rising Bharat Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/firm-decision-of-our-govt-amit-shah-vows-to-wipe-out-naxalism-by-2026-at-rising-bharat-summit/): Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the BJP-led government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026 and will not tolerate any talk of dividing the country.
- [Iran Moves 'Long-Range Missiles' To Iraq, Houthis Target USS Truman As US Strikes 'Kill 10' In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/iran-moves-long-range-missiles-to-iraq-houthis-target-uss-truman-as-us-strikes-kill-10-in-yemen/): Iran is said to have transferred long-range missiles to its allied militias in Iraq for the first time, as per the UK-based daily The Times. The report comes as Tehran is set to hold “indirect” talks about its nuclear program with the US in Oman.The deliveries from the Iran’s Revolutionary Guards include surface-to-surface missiles that […]
- [Donald Trump Announces 125% Tariff On China, 90-Day Pause And Lower Levies For Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/donald-trump-announces-125-tariff-on-china-90-day-pause-and-lower-levies-for-others/): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced to impose a sweeping 125% tariff on all goods imported from China, with the measure set to take effect immediately. 
- [Germany’s Merz unveils coalition deal with SPD after weeks of drift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/germanys-merz-unveils-coalition-deal-with-spd-after-weeks-of-drift/): German election winner seals deal to form new government aiming to spur economic growth and ramp up defence spending.
- [Iran: ‘Not after a nuclear bomb,’ ahead of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/iran-not-after-a-nuclear-bomb-ahead-of-us-talks/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country is “not after a nuclear bomb,” ahead of indirect US-Iran talks.
- [EU Slaps $23 Billion Tariffs On US Goods In Retaliation For Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/eu-slaps-23-billion-tariffs-on-us-goods-in-retaliation-for-trumps-steel-aluminum-tariffs/): The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on April 15 and others on May 15 and December 1
- [Israeli ‘massacre’ in Gaza’s Shujayea as residential tower targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/israeli-massacre-in-gazas-shujayea-as-residential-tower-targeted/): An Israeli strike destroyed an entire residential tower block in Gaza’s Shujayea neighbourhood.
- [Eight charts that reveal the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/eight-charts-that-reveal-the-economic-impact-of-trumps-tariffs/): The tariffs have hit dozens of economies, representing the biggest disruption to global trade in decades.
- [‘Groundless..." China Fumes At Ukraine Claim Of Chinese Troops Fighting For Russia, NATO Warns Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/groundless-china-fumes-at-ukraine-claim-of-chinese-troops-fighting-for-russia-nato-warns-asia/): China has rejected Ukraine’s claim that Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian troops, calling the allegation “absolutely groundless”The statement came after Ukraine claimed its forces had captured two Chinese nationals fighting with Russian forces in the Donetsk region 0:00 INTRO 1:59 KYIV SHARES VIDEO OF CAPTURED ‘CHINESE FIGHTERS’3:56 ‘CHINA MAJOR ENABLER OF RUSSIA IN UKRAINE […]
- [Rescuers search rubble after Dominican Republic club roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/rescuers-search-rubble-after-dominican-republic-club-roof-collapse/): “I know she’s fine, I have faith.” Families waited for rescuers to find their loved ones amongst the rubble.
- [Israel pushes on with strategy to keep neighbours weak in Lebanon and Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/israel-pushes-on-with-strategy-to-keep-neighbours-weak-in-lebanon-and-syria/): Israel has repeatedly bombed both Syria and Lebanon, experts say it is no mood for peace.
- [Vijay Mallya Loses Appeal Over £1 Billion UK Bankruptcy Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/vijay-mallya-loses-appeal-over-1-billion-uk-bankruptcy-order/): Mallya’s lawyers said in a statement that he would continue to seek to overturn the bankruptcy order
- ['SpaceX So Far Pretty Reliable': Former NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly On Sunita Williams' Return To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/spacex-so-far-pretty-reliable-former-nasa-astronaut-scott-kelly-on-sunita-williams-return-to-earth/): Commenting on India’s “exciting” space programme – Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming first-ever manned mission, Gaganyaan – former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly said ISRO has a great future with the technology and talent to be successful
- [India Withdraws Land Border Transit For Bangladesh Exports Amid US Tariff Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/india-withdraws-land-border-transit-for-bangladesh-exports-amid-us-tariff-tensions/): The move is expected to disrupt Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports and raise costs for trade with countries including Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar
- [Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs hit dozens of countries, stock markets plunge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-hit-dozens-of-countries-stock-markets-plunge/): US President Donald Trump unleashed a massive 104% tariff on China.
- [Trump’s tariff war: What’s at stake for China’s economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/trumps-tariff-war-whats-at-stake-for-chinas-economy/): As other countries scramble to renegotiate new tariffs with Washington, China is unlikely to back down.
- [China Raises Tariffs On US Goods To 84% As Ally Russia Slams Trump's "Violation Of Trade Norms"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/china-raises-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-84-as-ally-russia-slams-trumps-violation-of-trade-norms/): China announced an 84% tariff on all goods imported from the US in response to US President Donald Trump’s 104% tariffs on Chinese goods. “Additional tariff rates… will rise from 34 percent to 84 percent”, effective from 12:01 pm on April 10, the Chinese finance ministry said in a statement. The move comes after Beijig […]
- [US-China Trade War: Beijing Retaliates With 84% Tariffs, Trump Urges Companies To Move To America | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/us-china-trade-war-beijing-retaliates-with-84-tariffs-trump-urges-companies-to-move-to-america-top-points/): US-China Trade War: The two countries have been involved in a game of tit-for-tat on trade with imposing tariffs on each other.
- [Video: Judge orders US government to justify Mahmoud Khalil deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/video-judge-orders-us-government-to-justify-mahmoud-khalil-deportation/): A judge in the US has given the government 24 hours to justify the planned deportation of Columbia University student.
- [At least 60,000 children malnourished in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/at-least-60000-children-malnourished-in-gaza-as-israel-keeps-blocking-aid/): No aid has entered Gaza since March 2 as Israel’s war in the enclave continues to rage.
- [Israel not immune to “accountability mechanism” or criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/israel-not-immune-to-accountability-mechanism-or-criticism/): Toby Cadman on Israel’s killing of 15 medics, legal immunity, and the question: will anyone be held accountable?
- [Chinese soldiers in Ukraine: Is Beijing sending troops to back Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/chinese-soldiers-in-ukraine-is-beijing-sending-troops-to-back-russia/): Zelenskyy’s claim that Chinese soldiers are fighting for Russia embarrasses Beijing. But what does it really mean?
- [Will Trump’s tariffs put an end to globalisation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/will-trumps-tariffs-put-an-end-to-globalisation/): Donald Trump insists tariffs will bring an economic boom to the US. But the measures may lead to a global trade war.
- [Family of American-Palestinian teen killed by Israel demands justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/family-of-american-palestinian-teen-killed-by-israel-demands-justice/): The family of 14-year-old American-Palestinian Amer Mohammad Rabea is demanding justice
- [Soybeans: China and EU’s secret weapon against Trump’s tariff wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/soybeans-china-and-eus-secret-weapon-against-trumps-tariff-wars/): Soybeans – the top US agricultural export – could be Washington’s vulnerable spot in the ongoing tariff spat.
- [Netanyahu’s visit to the White House “is a win back home”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/netanyahus-visit-to-the-white-house-is-a-win-back-home/): Daniel Levy on Trump and Netanyahu’s White House meeting on Iran and Gaza: why now, and what message does it send?
- [Meet Remus, Romulus, Khaleesi: Three Dire Wolves Become the World’s First De-Extincted Animal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/meet-remus-romulus-khaleesi-three-dire-wolves-become-the-worlds-first-de-extincted-animal/): The dire wolf, a species that went extinct some 12,500 years ago but was made famous by the Game of Thrones series, has been brought back to life, according to a biotech firm Colossal Biosciences. The company announced that its research had led to the birth of three pups – Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, calling […]
- [Facebook hosts Israeli ads promoting illegal activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/facebook-hosts-israeli-ads-promoting-illegal-activity/): Facebook’s parent company Meta has been hosting paid Israeli adverts promoting illegal activity.
- [Thailand jails US academic before trial on royal insult charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/thailand-jails-us-academic-before-trial-on-royal-insult-charges/): Paul Chambers faces up to 15 years in jail in a rare case of Thailand’s strict lese-majeste law applied to a foreigner.
- [China To Impose 84% Tariffs On US Goods, Up From 34%, In Retaliation To 104% US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/china-to-impose-84-tariffs-on-us-goods-up-from-34-in-retaliation-to-104-us-tariffs/): The additional tariffs on China kicked in after Beijing refused to meet Trump’s deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levies on the US.
- [“22 Attacks In 1 Night” US ‘Rushes Ammo’ For B-2 Bombers at Diego Garcia Amid Intense Yemen Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/22-attacks-in-1-night-us-rushes-ammo-for-b-2-bombers-at-diego-garcia-amid-intense-yemen-strikes/): The US has struck over 100 Houthi targets since it began its bombing campaign last month, an American defence official told Al Arabiya on April 8 The official reportedly said the campaign has destroyed “command and control facilities, weapons manufacturing facilities, and advanced weapons storage locations”He also confirmed the deaths of multiple Houthi leaders, though […]
- [Who’s buying and who’s selling weapons today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/whos-buying-and-whos-selling-weapons-today/): With 38 countries at war, the arms trade is shifting to new buyers and new fronts.
- [Nationwide strike for better pay brings Greece to standstill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/nationwide-strike-for-better-pay-brings-greece-to-standstill/): Public and private workers stage a 24-hour walkout for a full return of collective bargaining rights.
- [Video: UN chief says Israel has turned Gaza into “a killing field”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/video-un-chief-says-israel-has-turned-gaza-into-a-killing-field/): “Gaza is a killing field” said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as he condemned Israel’s blockade of aid.
- [The US is in all-out kidnapping mode, and no one is safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/the-us-is-in-all-out-kidnapping-mode-and-no-one-is-safe/): Abduction by the state is the new norm in the so called “land of the free”.
- [US senator asks why Australia was ‘whacked’ with tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/us-senator-asks-why-australia-was-whacked-with-tariffs/): “We have a trade surplus with Australia… why were they whacked with a tariff?”
- [Barcelona vs Dortmund – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/barcelona-vs-dortmund-uefa-champions-league-start-team-news-lineups/): Spanish league leaders Barcelona and German giants Dortmund clash in Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
- [Rescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/rescuers-race-against-time-after-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapse/): Rescuers comb through rubble at Dominican nightclub as death toll rises to 98, including prominent local figures.
- [News 18 Afternoon Digest: Jaishankar Calls Out Cross-Border Terrorism, Tahawwur Rana To Land In India Soon & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/news-18-afternoon-digest-jaishankar-calls-out-cross-border-terrorism-tahawwur-rana-to-land-in-india-soon-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: India To Buy 26 Rafale Fighter Aircraft From France, Hope To Land Indian Astronaut On Moon By 2040, Says Jitendra Singh and Hope To Land Indian Astronaut On Moon By 2040, Says Jitendra Singh.
- [US “reciprocal tariffs” will ultimately backfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/us-reciprocal-tariffs-will-ultimately-backfire/): The trade and tariff wars have no winners.
- [Former MLB players Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco die in nightclub tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/former-mlb-players-octavio-dotel-tony-blanco-die-in-nightclub-tragedy/): The two ex-MLB players were among more than 90 people who died when a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic nightclub.
- [Francesca Albanese on being cancelled and censorship of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/francesca-albanese-on-being-cancelled-and-censorship-of-palestine/): Francesca Albanese warns that censorship targeting Palestine and its supporters, is globally on the rise.
- [Know their Names: The Gaza Red Crescent paramedics Israel attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/know-their-names-the-gaza-red-crescent-paramedics-israel-attacked/): On March 23, Israeli forces killed a group of Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah, Gaza. Here are their stories.
- [US freezes funds for Cornell, Northwestern after pro-Palestinian protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/us-freezes-funds-for-cornell-northwestern-after-pro-palestinian-protests/): The White House says Cornell University’s $1bn and Northwestern University’s $790m in federal funding have been blocked.
- [‘Won’t let it happen’: Indian fishers fight offshore critical minerals hunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/wont-let-it-happen-indian-fishers-fight-offshore-critical-minerals-hunt/): India is investing $1.8bn in search of critical minerals. But it faces strong opposition from fisherfolk.
- [Luka Doncic ejected; Lakers lose to Thunder as Shai scores 42](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/luka-doncic-ejected-lakers-lose-to-thunder-as-shai-scores-42/): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated for Oklahoma City in a game where Lakers’ Luka Doncic was ejected late in the contest.
- [Judge orders White House to restore media access to US news agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/judge-orders-white-house-to-restore-media-access-to-us-news-agency/): Judge rules that Trump administration ban on US news agency from presidential events violates First Amendment rights.
- [South Sudanese children die as US aid cuts shutter medical services: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/south-sudanese-children-die-as-us-aid-cuts-shutter-medical-services-ngo/): US aid cuts force South Sudanese clinics to close, leaving cholera patients dead on a desperate trek for medical care.
- [I'd Like Both Sides To Mend The Relationship," Says S Jaishankar On India Canada Relations | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/id-like-both-sides-to-mend-the-relationship-says-s-jaishankar-on-india-canada-relations-news18/): “If you import, encourage people espousing extremism, secessionism, violence, it is going to have consequences in your own landscape; I’d like both sides to mend the relationship”: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on India-Canada n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Filipino Politician Faces Backlash For ‘Joke’ About Sleeping With Single Mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/filipino-politician-faces-backlash-for-joke-about-sleeping-with-single-mothers/): The Filipino congressional candidate is facing potential disqualification from the upcoming May elections after making controversial statements about single mothers.
- [Trump Tariffs Threat | EAM S Jaishankar Breaks Down Donald Trump Tariffs Impact ON India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/trump-tariffs-threat-eam-s-jaishankar-breaks-down-donald-trump-tariffs-impact-on-india-news18/): News18 | “Don’t think it’s possible to speak on what would be the impact because we don’t know”: Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on “Our strategy has a goal – to see whether it’s possible to actually deal with the situation by concluding a bilateral trade agreement with the US,” he adds n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Rising Bharat Summit 2025 | S Jaishankar Talks About Trump's Tariffs, Highlights India's Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/rising-bharat-summit-2025-s-jaishankar-talks-about-trumps-tariffs-highlights-indias-strategy/): News18 | Is India confident that bilateral trade agreement with the US will be wrapped up by the fall?”Since PM’s visit we’ve had multiple rounds of discussions (with the US). We’ve had more discussions with the Americans in the last 6 weeks than we’ve had with the Europeans in the last two years”: Foreign Minister […]
- ["Better Than Before, There Is Work To Be Done": S Jaishankar on India-China relations |Rising Bharat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/better-than-before-there-is-work-to-be-done-s-jaishankar-on-india-china-relations-rising-bharat/): News18 | “It’s obviously better than last year. Disengagement, particularly in Depsang, Demchok, was important. There is work to be done, we’re at it,” Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on India-China relations”We’ve always maintained the situation that we saw between 2020 and 2024 was not in interest of either country. There is a recognition of that […]
- [Rising Bharat Summit 2025 Updates: No Country Wishes Bangladesh Well More Than India: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/rising-bharat-summit-2025-updates-no-country-wishes-bangladesh-well-more-than-india-jaishankar/): News18 | “We have concerns about the rhetoric coming out of people in Bangladesh, radicalisation tendencies, attacks on minorities. We’re very open about sharing those concerns”: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on India-Bangladesh relations”As a well-wisher, friend, we hope they go the right way and do the right things,” he adds n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Danish Couple Running Eco-Resort Flees Sweden, Leaves Behind 158 Barrels Of Human Waste](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/danish-couple-running-eco-resort-flees-sweden-leaves-behind-158-barrels-of-human-waste/): The couple, behind the popular Stedsans retreat in southern Sweden, allegedly vanished without notice, deserting animals and leaving a significant environmental disaster in their wake.
- [Tahawwur Rana, Accused In 26/11 Attacks, Set For Extradition To India From US Shortly: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/tahawwur-rana-accused-in-26-11-attacks-set-for-extradition-to-india-from-us-shortly-sources/): Tahawwur Rana Extradition: Rana is co-conspirator of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He filed a plea in US Supreme Court, seeking stay on his extradition to India, however, court dismissed his petition.
- [Moments Before Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapsed Killing 79 | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/moments-before-dominican-republic-nightclub-roof-collapsed-killing-79-video/): The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed during a merengue concert, killing at least 79 and injuring over 160. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
- [Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Faces Criminal Charges In Philippines, Deportation Delayed. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/russian-youtuber-vitaly-zdorovetskiy-faces-criminal-charges-in-philippines-deportation-delayed-heres-why/): Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is being held for alleged acts committed during his stay, many of which were captured on video and circulated online.
- [55 Held At Rave Party In Pakistan, But Cops Who Busted It Got Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/55-held-at-rave-party-in-pakistan-but-cops-who-busted-it-got-suspended/): A rave in Kasur in Pakistan’s Punjab was raided by police, detaining 55 youths, including military officers’ and politicians’ children. The raid’s video leaked, leading to police suspensions
- [Two Microsoft Workers Fired For Protesting Over Israel Contract During 50th Anniversary Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/two-microsoft-workers-fired-for-protesting-over-israel-contract-during-50th-anniversary-event/): Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers.
- [What to watch for as Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs kick in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/what-to-watch-for-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-kick-in/): Trump says he is open to making deals but his disdain for trade deficits makes compromise a challenge, analysts say.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,140](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1140/): Here is where things stand on Wednesday, 9 April.
- [Chinese Premier On Donald Trump's 104% Tariffs: ‘Beijing Has Ample Tools To Fully Offset…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/09/chinese-premier-on-donald-trumps-104-tariffs-beijing-has-ample-tools-to-fully-offset/): Donald Trump’s China Tariffs: Li Qiang said China’s macroeconomic policies this year have fully taken account of various uncertainties.
- [South America propose one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/south-america-propose-one-off-64-team-world-cup-in-2030/): CONMEBOL president makes official proposal to FIFA to expand men’s 2030 World Cup on the continent to 64 teams.
- [Iran Seeks 'Real And Fair' Agreement With US On Nuclear Programme Ahead Of Oman Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/iran-seeks-real-and-fair-agreement-with-us-on-nuclear-programme-ahead-of-oman-talks/): Longtime adversaries Iran and the US are set to hold talks on Saturday in Muscat, aimed at reaching a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [China raises stakes in Trump’s tariffs ‘game’ with 125% levy on US goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/china-raises-stakes-in-trumps-tariffs-game-with-125-levy-on-us-goods/): Beijing to challenge US tariffs before the WTO, saying Trump administration to blame for global economic ‘turbulence’.
- [From Childhood Friends To Enemies: What Went Wrong Between Tahawwur Rana & David Headley?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/from-childhood-friends-to-enemies-what-went-wrong-between-tahawwur-rana-david-headley/): Tahawwur Hussain Rana, extradited from the US, is detained at NIA headquarters with 18-day custody. Linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, he was implicated by David Headley
- [Indian Consulate Vandalised In Melbourne, Cops Launch Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/indian-consulate-vandalised-in-melbourne-cops-launch-probe/): The Honorary Consulate of India located at 344 St Kilda Road in Melbourne was targeted by unidentified miscreants in the wee hours of April 10
- [India Geared Up For 'High Degree' Of Urgency In Trade Deals, Says Jaishankar Amid Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/india-geared-up-for-high-degree-of-urgency-in-trade-deals-says-jaishankar-amid-trumps-tariffs/): Jaishankar said the US has fundamentally changed its approach to engage with the world, adding that the US-China trade war will have consequences and India needs to safeguard its own interests.
- [Rose storms into Masters golf lead, McIlroy stumbles late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/rose-storms-into-masters-golf-lead-mcilroy-stumbles-late/): United Kingdom’s Justin Rose tops the opening days at golf’s US Masters but Rory McIlroy falters at the start.
- [Israeli prisons for juvenile Palestinians are “far from fair”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/israeli-prisons-for-juvenile-palestinians-are-far-from-fair/): Lawyer Khaled Quzmar says the Israeli military system is far below international standards.
- [UN slams Myanmar’s ruling military for breaching truce amid quake recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/un-slams-myanmars-ruling-military-for-breaching-truce-amid-quake-recovery/): Army carried out some 120 attacks after earthquake, with more than half of them after declaration of ceasefire, UN says.
- [Russian-American Woman, Serving Jail Term For Treason In Russia, Returns To US After Prisoner Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/russian-american-woman-serving-jail-term-for-treason-in-russia-returns-to-us-after-prisoner-swap/): Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American woman, landed in the US on Thursday night after being released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap.
- [After Chandrayaan-3’s Water Insights, China’s Chang’e-6 Finds Moon’s Far Side May Be Drier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/after-chandrayaan-3s-water-insights-chinas-change-6-finds-moons-far-side-may-be-drier/): The data helps enhance scientists’ understanding of how much water is actually present in the Moon’s mantle, which will determine the course of future long-term lunar exploration.
- [Senate confirms Dan Caine as top US general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/senate-confirms-dan-caine-as-top-us-general/): Trump’s nominee becomes chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff with 60 votes against 25.
- ['Unilateral Bullying': Xi Seeks EU Backing As Trump's Tariff Move Pins China At 145%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/unilateral-bullying-xi-seeks-eu-backing-as-trumps-tariff-move-pins-china-at-145/): Xi’s remarks came just hours after the White House announced that the total US tariff rate on Chinese imports would effectively be 145 per cent
- [Elon Musk Mocked For ‘Top Secret’ Notepad In Trump Meet, Netizens Says ‘Boys Will Be Boys’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/elon-musk-mocked-for-top-secret-notepad-in-trump-meet-netizens-says-boys-will-be-boys/): The notepad that Elon Musk was carrying had “Top secret” written on it which ignited curiosity about it on social media.  
- [Donald Trump Is Undergoing His Annual Physical Today. What Will Be Included In The Report?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/donald-trump-is-undergoing-his-annual-physical-today-what-will-be-included-in-the-report/): Despite long questioning predecessor Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity, Donald Trump himself has routinely kept basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy.
- [China Raises Tariffs On US Imports To 125% As Trade War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/china-raises-tariffs-on-us-imports-to-125-as-trade-war-escalates/): Post Content
- [Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/mohamed-salah-signs-new-liverpool-contract/): Liverpool’s Egyptian international has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League leaders.
- [Family killed after helicopter crashes into New York’s Hudson River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/family-killed-after-helicopter-crashes-into-new-yorks-hudson-river/): A tourist helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday killing six people, including three children.
- [US Supreme Court orders return of migrant wrongly deported to El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-supreme-court-orders-return-of-migrant-wrongly-deported-to-el-salvador/): Lawyer for Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia hails Supreme Court’s order, saying that ‘the rule of law prevailed’.
- [How US funding cuts are threatening South African families living with HIV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/how-us-funding-cuts-are-threatening-south-african-families-living-with-hiv/): Critical community initiatives that provide testing, food and support and HIV vaccine research have been dismantled.
- [Taiwan charges captain of China-linked ship with damaging subsea cable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/taiwan-charges-captain-of-china-linked-ship-with-damaging-subsea-cable/): The case marks a first for Taiwan in prosecuting what it alleged is deliberate damage to a subsea cable.
- [Ukraine opens probe into Russia’s alleged killing of four prisoners of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/ukraine-opens-probe-into-russias-alleged-killing-of-four-prisoners-of-war/): The Associated Press news agency has verified footage from Ukrainian and Russian sources depicting the four soldiers.
- [How Jeff Bezos-Trump's Mar-a-Lago Dinner Helped Melania Get $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/how-jeff-bezos-trumps-mar-a-lago-dinner-helped-melania-get-40-million-amazon-documentary-deal/): Melania Trump said that the documentary will chronicle Donald Trump’s historic return to the White House.
- [Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/syria-and-south-korea-establish-formal-diplomatic-relations/): The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
- [Tahawwur Rana Said '26/11 Attackers Deserved Pakistan's Gallantry Award': US Cites Intercept](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/tahawwur-rana-said-26-11-attackers-deserved-pakistans-gallantry-award-us-cites-intercept/): Tahawwur Rana allegedly told David Headley that the Mumbai attackers deserved Pakistan’s highest military honour, Nishan-e-Haider, a US Department of Justice document states.
- [White Hair, Prisoner's Uniform: Photos Show US Marshals Handing Over 'Chained' Tahawwur Rana To NIA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/white-hair-prisoners-uniform-photos-show-us-marshals-handing-over-chained-tahawwur-rana-to-nia/): Tahawwur Rana was brought back to New Delhi by teams of National Security Guard (NSG) and NIA, comprising senior officials, on a special plane from the US
- [United Airlines Los Angeles Bound Boeing Flight Declares Emergency, Diverted To Brisbane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/united-airlines-los-angeles-bound-boeing-flight-declares-emergency-diverted-to-brisbane/): The plane left from Melbourne but was diverted to Brisbane after declaring emergency, as per Flightradar24. 
- [Who’s Greeting Visitors In San Francisco? A 45-Foot Tall Nude Woman Statue That Glows At Night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/whos-greeting-visitors-in-san-francisco-a-45-foot-tall-nude-woman-statue-that-glows-at-night/): The sculpture will stand for six months in front of the city’s Ferry Building and “is about being seen”, artist Marco Cochrane said
- [Hudson River Helicopter Crash Video Shows Propeller Spinning Out Of Control, Then A Fatal Plunge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/hudson-river-helicopter-crash-video-shows-propeller-spinning-out-of-control-then-a-fatal-plunge/): Hudson Helicopter Crash: The incident occurred at 3:17 p.m. President Trump shared condolences and referred to the accident that claimed six lives as ‘horrendous’.
- [China to ‘reduce’ Hollywood movie releases in response to Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/china-to-reduce-hollywood-movie-releases-in-response-to-trumps-tariffs/): China’s National Film Administration says US movies will be less popular after Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,142](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1142/): These are the key events on day 1,142 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Continue To Work With India On Scourge Of Terrorism': US After Tahawwur Rana's Extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/continue-to-work-with-india-on-scourge-of-terrorism-us-after-tahawwur-ranas-extradition/): The United States extradited Tahawwur Rana to India for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and reaffirmed its commitment to working with India to combat global terrorism.
- [The Ultimate Comic Smackdown: Canadian Superhero Vs 'Supervillain’ Donald Trump, Sidekick Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/the-ultimate-comic-smackdown-canadian-superhero-vs-supervillain-donald-trump-sidekick-elon-musk/): In one frame, the comic shows Donald Trump being physically stopped by Captain Canuck and in another chapter, it shows Donald Trump and Elon Musk being dragged by the collar.
- [Hudson River Helicopter Crash Victims Included Siemens CEO Agustin Escobar, Wife, Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/hudson-river-helicopter-crash-victims-included-siemens-ceo-agustin-escobar-wife-children/): The victims of the New York City helicopter crash included Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, and their three children. The pilot of the chopper also died in the accident.
- [Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/myanmars-military-drafts-thousands-in-first-year-of-conscription-drive/): Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.
- [6 Killed In Helicopter Crash In New York's Hudson River, President Trump Calls Accident 'Horrendous'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/6-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-new-yorks-hudson-river-president-trump-calls-accident-horrendous/): Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Among the deceased were Agustín Escobar, the president and CEO of Siemens in Spain, his wife and their three children.
- [Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/prada-acquires-rival-versace-for-1-4bn-despite-tariff-uncertainty/): The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy’s position in luxury fashion industry.
- [Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/palestinian-ahmad-manasra-released-from-israeli-prison-after-nine-years/): Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says.
- [Man Utd held by late Lyon Europa League goal; Tottenham draw, Chelsea win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/man-utd-held-by-late-lyon-europa-league-goal-tottenham-draw-chelsea-win/): Manchester United are denied a win as Olympique Lyonnais secure a late 2-2 draw in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.
- [Iran warns it could expel UN nuclear inspectors ahead of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/iran-warns-it-could-expel-un-nuclear-inspectors-ahead-of-us-talks/): The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran’s nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.
- [Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/six-killed-after-helicopter-crashes-in-new-yorks-hudson-river/): A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.
- [US stocks down as trade war with China deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-stocks-down-as-trade-war-with-china-deepens/): The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.
- [Trump warns tariffs will return without trade deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/trump-warns-tariffs-will-return-without-trade-deals/): Trump says paused tariffs will return if trade deals aren’t reached.
- [Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/tunisia-mass-trial-highlights-opposition-crackdown-weakening-of-judiciary/): Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.
- [US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-russia-prisoner-swap-ukraine-aid-donor-for-tech-smuggler/): Russia freed US citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed for donating to Ukraine aid, in swap for accused smuggler Arthur Petrov.
- [American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/american-airlines-planes-bump-wings-at-washington-airport/): At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.
- [PM Modi Writes To Chinese Prof Wang Zhicheng, Praises Him For Promoting Yoga, Indian Cultural Traditions In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/pm-modi-writes-to-chinese-prof-wang-zhicheng-praises-him-for-promoting-yoga-indian-cultural-traditions-in-china/): Prof Wang is the chief editor of the Yoga Library series of books, and his translations of ancient Indian texts, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, have become the subject matter of more than a hundred virtual lectures that have received widespread acclaim in China
- [UAE Slams "Political Theatre" At World Court As Sudan Alleges "Direct Support For RSF's Genocide"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/uae-slams-political-theatre-at-world-court-as-sudan-alleges-direct-support-for-rsfs-genocide/): Sudan told the International Court of Justice Thursday (April 10) that the United Arab Emirates was the “driving force” behind what it called a genocide in Darfur, a charge the UAE said “couldn’t be further from the truth”.Khartoum has dragged the UAE before the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit community […]
- ["They All Want To Come And Talk..." How Trump's Aides Convinced The President To Pause Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/they-all-want-to-come-and-talk-how-trumps-aides-convinced-the-president-to-pause-tariffs/): A week after announcing global “Liberation Day” tariffs and sending world’s financial markets into a nosedive, President Donald Trump said he’s pausing the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for most countries with the exception of China. On the morning of April 9, Trump met Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Kevin Hassett, […]
- [Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/tanzania-opposition-party-leader-tundu-lissu-charged-with-treason/): Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.
- [Gaza residents share fears of thirst after Israel destroys water resources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/gaza-residents-share-fears-of-thirst-after-israel-destroys-water-resources/): Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying people with clean water.
- [Chinese Govt Officials Taunt Donald Trump With Memes As US Slaps 145% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/chinese-govt-officials-taunt-donald-trump-with-memes-as-us-slaps-145-tariffs/): Chinese government officials took to X, a social media platform banned in China, to taunt US President Donald Trump over reciprocal tariffs.
- ['Transition Problems': Trump Acknowledges Tariff Pain As US Markets Retreat From Record Highs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/transition-problems-trump-acknowledges-tariff-pain-as-us-markets-retreat-from-record-highs/): US President Donald Trump admitted American markets face transition problems, pausing tariffs for 90 days. Wall Street stocks fell sharply amid trade war and recession worries.
- [Planes Carrying US Lawmakers Collide At Washington Airport, No Injuries Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/planes-carrying-us-lawmakers-collide-at-washington-airport-no-injuries-reported/): An American Airlines plane carrying members of Congress was struck by another plane’s wingtip at Reagan Washington National Airport. No injuries were reported.
- [Russia & US Swap Prisoners Amid Istanbul Talks, Ukraine Allies Debate "Coalition Of The Willing"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/russia-us-swap-prisoners-amid-istanbul-talks-ukraine-allies-debate-coalition-of-the-willing/): The United States on Thursday (April 10) exchanged a sanctions-busting suspect for a ballet dancer held by Russia, the second swap under President Donald Trump as Moscow and Washington push to rebuild ties.Moscow released a Los Angeles-based ballet dancer convicted in Russia of “treason” over a one-time donation worth around $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity. […]
- [Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/turkiye-and-israel-hold-talks-to-avoid-clashes-in-syria/): ‘Technical talks’ aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.
- [Manchester United: Cantona claims Ratcliffe is destroying club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/manchester-united-cantona-claims-ratcliffe-is-destroying-club/): Former Man Utd captain Eric Cantona blasts club ownership at fan event.
- [Hungary Probes Bioterror Link After First Foot-And-Mouth Outbreak In 50 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/hungary-probes-bioterror-link-after-first-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-in-50-years/): The foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has led Hungary to close its borders and carry out mass slaughter of cattle in certain regions.
- [Turkey Confirms Talks With Israel To Prevent Clashes In Syria As Tensions Mount Over Strategic Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/turkey-confirms-talks-with-israel-to-prevent-clashes-in-syria-as-tensions-mount-over-strategic-bases/): Turkish and Israeli officials have met in Azerbaijan to discuss a deconfliction mechanism in Syria Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on April 9 confirmed the technical-level talks with Israel to ease tensions over Syria But Fidan said this did not mean there would be a normalisation in ties strained over Israel’s war against Hamas in […]
- [US Tariffs On Chinese Imports Totals 145%: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-totals-145-report/): A White House official said that along with Donald Trump’s latest executive order tariffs have been hiked on Beijing to 125% from 84% but with added fentanyl tariff of 20% it rose to 145%.
- [Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/unpacking-israels-war-on-international-humanitarian-law/): Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law
- [Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/trump-china-tariff-war-what-could-the-us-gain-and-lose/): Trump’s 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.
- [‘Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/make-showers-great-again-why-trumps-fighting-bathroom-water-pressure/): Trump’s new executive order declares showerheads will not be ‘weak and worthless’ any more. But what about water bills?
- [Tariff Wars Hit Box Office: China Pulls Back On US Films, To ‘Moderately Reduce’ US Movies Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/tariff-wars-hit-box-office-china-pulls-back-on-us-films-to-moderately-reduce-us-movies-imports/): The Chinese film market is the world’s second largest film market which is now being impacted by the tariffs.
- [Stocks soar: Why Trump faces scrutiny over tariff pause timing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/stocks-soar-why-trump-faces-scrutiny-over-tariff-pause-timing/): Trump’s sudden 90-day tariff pause which caused stock index gains has prompted concerns about insider trading.
- [Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/russian-advances-in-ukraine-slow-down-despite-growing-force-size/): Two analyses have captured Moscow’s battlefield struggles amid US-mediated talks to end the war.
- [Could Donald Trump’s tariffs destroy globalisation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/could-donald-trumps-tariffs-destroy-globalisation/): Implications of US trade policies cause alarm far and wide.
- [Ecuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/ecuadors-indigenous-movement-splinters-over-presidential-election-support/): Indigenous voters likely hold the key to the April 13 election. But internal divisions may cost them their influence.
- [Netanyahu backs dismissal of Israeli reservists calling for end to Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/netanyahu-backs-dismissal-of-israeli-reservists-calling-for-end-to-gaza-war/): About 1,000 current and retired Israeli Air Force pilots sign letter, saying Gaza war only serves ‘political interests’.
- [Activists turn US embassy pond blood red in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/activists-turn-us-embassy-pond-blood-red-in-london/): Greenpeace activists in London have turned the US embassy’s pond blood red in protest of arms sales to Israel.
- [Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/who-is-pierre-poilievre-canadas-conservative-leader/): Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.
- [Panama Rejects 'Revival' Of US Bases Amid Canal Pact As Pentagon Plays Down Retaliation From China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/panama-rejects-revival-of-us-bases-amid-canal-pact-as-pentagon-plays-down-retaliation-from-china/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government.Hegseth suggested during a visit to Panama that “by invitation” the United States could “revive” military bases or naval air stations and rotate […]
- [Israel “not seeking to avoid civilian casualties” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/israel-not-seeking-to-avoid-civilian-casualties-in-gaza/): Mohamad Elmasry says Israel’s attacks on Gaza are deliberate attacks on the civilian population.
- [Video: Panama-US sign understanding on US troop deployments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/video-panama-us-sign-understanding-on-us-troop-deployments/): The US Defense Secretary said US troop deployments would reduce Chinese influence on control of the Panama Canal.
- [US-China trade war escalates after Trump increases tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-china-trade-war-escalates-after-trump-increases-tariffs/): The US and China trade war is escalating after US President Donald Trump increased China’s trade levy to 125%.
- [China Rebukes Zelensky for Saying “Beijing Aware” of Russia Recruiting Hundreds of Chinese Nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/china-rebukes-zelensky-for-saying-beijing-aware-of-russia-recruiting-hundreds-of-chinese-nationals/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Beijing of knowing Chinese citizens were being recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine. At least 163 Chinese nationals are allegedly serving in Russian units, with two recently captured in Donetsk. One reportedly paid $3,000 for recruitment. Zelensky said Beijing was aware of recruitment via social media. China denied involvement, […]
- [News18 Evening Digest: Flight Carrying 26/11 Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana To Reach Delhi Shortly & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/news18-evening-digest-flight-carrying-26-11-terror-attack-accused-tahawwur-rana-to-reach-delhi-shortly-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Allahabad High Court Blames Rape Survivor While Granting Bail To Accused; After Trump’s U-Turn, EU Puts Counter-Tariffs On Hold For 90 Days, and other top stories
- [Dancer For Smuggler: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump Complete Another Prisoner Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/dancer-for-smuggler-vladimir-putin-donald-trump-complete-another-prisoner-swap/): This is the second swap since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
- [Filipino women fight for the right to divorce in a deeply Catholic country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/filipino-women-fight-for-the-right-to-divorce-in-a-deeply-catholic-country/): 101 East meets the women fighting for the right to end their marriages in the deeply Catholic Philippines.
- [Why did Netanyahu visit Trump for a second time this year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/why-did-netanyahu-visit-trump-for-a-second-time-this-year/): No new initiatives on Gaza, US-Iran nuclear talks announced.
- [Fact check: Are other countries ‘cheating’ the US on trade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/fact-check-are-other-countries-cheating-the-us-on-trade/): Experts say it makes no sense to expect tiny, poor countries to buy costly US goods. And that’s not cheating.
- [US-Russia prisoner swap frees Ksenia Karelina, Arthur Petrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/us-russia-prisoner-swap-frees-ksenia-karelina-arthur-petrov/): Moscow releases US-Russian former ballerina for German-Russian businessman freed by Washington.
- [How Trump flip-flopped on pausing tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/how-trump-flip-flopped-on-pausing-tariffs/): Trump initially dismissed a tariff pause. Then he announced a 90-day reduction for all except China.
- [Prisoners released by Israel arrive at hospital with signs of torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/prisoners-released-by-israel-arrive-at-hospital-with-signs-of-torture/): Footage shows 10 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arriving at Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
- [After Trump's U-Turn, EU Puts Counter-Tariffs On Hold For 90 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/after-trumps-u-turn-eu-puts-counter-tariffs-on-hold-for-90-days/): The European Commission paused counter-tariffs for 90 days after President Trump halted most US tariffs. EU President Ursula von der Leyen called it a step towards stabilizing the global economy.
- [Can A Train Station Be Built Overnight? Japan Just Did It With A 3D Printer | Check How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/can-a-train-station-be-built-overnight-japan-just-did-it-with-a-3d-printer-check-how/): While the main structure is ready, some features like ticket machines and IC card readers are still being installed. The brand-new station is set to open for public use in July.
- ['Next Pandemic Could Arrive Tomorrow': WHO Chief Issues Dire Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/next-pandemic-could-arrive-tomorrow-who-chief-issues-dire-warning/): WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros warns the next pandemic is inevitable, urging global preparations and a legally binding agreement for readiness and equitable resource access for all nations
- [While The World Looks To Space, A UK Startup Is Building Homes Under Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/while-the-world-looks-to-space-a-uk-startup-is-building-homes-under-water/): UK startup DEEP envisions human life underwater, aiming for childbirth beneath the ocean by 2050. Their Vanguard habitat launches this year, with ten settlements by 2035.
- [Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘sickening’ sexual violence on women, girls: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/sudans-rsf-accused-of-sickening-sexual-violence-on-women-girls-report/): Amnesty International documents 36 cases of women and girls as young as 15 subjected to many forms of sexual violence.
- [Trump’s “destructive” tariffs will make the US a “rogue nation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/trumps-destructive-tariffs-will-make-the-us-a-rogue-nation/): Stephen Olson talks about the huge increase in tariffs Trump has placed on China.
- [Why I don’t cheer for Israel’s ‘pro-democracy’ movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/why-i-dont-cheer-for-israels-pro-democracy-movement/): The antigovernment protests in Israel are not about achieving true democracy, but maintaining Jewish privilege.
- [On Camera, Boris Johnson And Family’s Comical Encounter With Ostrich In Texas Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/on-camera-boris-johnson-and-familys-comical-encounter-with-ostrich-in-texas-park/): The enormous bird quickly reaches through the window with its long neck to peck Boris Johnson.
- [‘He Is A Canadian National’: Pakistan Distances Itself From 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/he-is-a-canadian-national-pakistan-distances-itself-from-26-11-plotter-tahawwur-rana/): Tahawwur Rana is a Pakistani national who also has Canadian citizenship and was very close to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Pakistan Army and ISI.
- [China complains of ‘irresponsible remarks’ about its role in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/china-complains-of-irresponsible-remarks-about-its-role-in-ukraine-war/): Statement comes after Zelenskyy’s claims that Beijing is aware of Chinese recruits in Russia’s military.
- [Ralph Wilde on the ICJ & why Israeli occupation must end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/ralph-wilde-on-the-icj-why-israeli-occupation-must-end/): Ralph Wilde talks about the 2024 ruling by the ICJ that deems Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal
- [The Obamas Are Not Divorcing But Michelle Once Revealed She Was ‘Cheated On And Lied To’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/the-obamas-are-not-divorcing-but-michelle-once-revealed-she-was-cheated-on-and-lied-to/): Michelle Obama revealed that before she met Barack Obama, she had dated “men who were less sure of themselves and what they wanted.”
- [Prince William And Prince Harry ‘Pleaded’ With King Charles Not To Marry Camilla: ‘Just Don’t…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/prince-william-and-prince-harry-pleaded-with-king-charles-not-to-marry-camilla-just-dont/): Prince Harry earlier wrote in his memoir that he and his brother Prince William were skeptical about the idea of King Charles’ marriage to Camilla.
- [Who Is Anurag Bajpayee? Indian-American CEO Linked To Luxury Brothel Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/who-is-anurag-bajpayee-indian-american-ceo-linked-to-luxury-brothel-scandal/): Bajpayee began his academic journey at La Martiniere College in Lucknow. He started his career in research, holding positions at both MIT and the University of Missouri.
- [Bombed-out Gaza university becomes shelter for displaced Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/bombed-out-gaza-university-becomes-shelter-for-displaced-palestinians/): The Islamic University of Gaza turns into a shelter for hundreds of displaced families amid war and destruction.
- [South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung enters presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/10/south-koreas-opposition-leader-lee-jae-myung-enters-presidential-race/): The frontrunner in opinion polls promises to resuscitate economy after political turmoil if he wins the June 3 vote.
- ['Tahawwur Rana A Canadian Citizen': Why Pakistan-Allied Ecosystem Wants This Highlighted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/tahawwur-rana-a-canadian-citizen-why-pakistan-allied-ecosystem-wants-this-highlighted/): By saying this, Pakistan is distancing itself from the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused’s act and also bringing the Canadian angle to provoke Ottawa to speak up as the US very smoothly extradited Rana to India
- [Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi Opens Up On The Changing Dynamics Of India-Maldives Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/maldives-defence-minister-mariya-didi-opens-up-on-the-changing-dynamics-of-india-maldives-relations/): At the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi opens up on the changing dynamics of India-Maldives relations, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “dynamic leader” who keeps neighbours like Maldives at the forefront of India’s foreign policy. In this exclusive conversation, she hails India’s cultural strength, regional leadership, and warns […]
- [Maldives Def Ministers Mariya Didi On Things Taking Back From India | Rising Bharat Summit | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/maldives-def-ministers-mariya-didi-on-things-taking-back-from-india-rising-bharat-summit-n18s/): At the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi opens up on the changing dynamics of India-Maldives relations, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “dynamic leader” who keeps neighbours like Maldives at the forefront of India’s foreign policy. In this exclusive conversation, she hails India’s cultural strength, regional leadership, and warns […]
- [Video: ‘Critical first step forward’ as first round of US-Iran talks end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/video-critical-first-step-forward-as-first-round-of-us-iran-talks-end/): US-Iran talks on the nuclear issue and sanctions have ended with Iran describing the discussions as “constructive”.
- [Azkaban Is Real? Mysterious Tower At Area 51 Seen On Google Earth, Sparks 'Alien Tech' Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/azkaban-is-real-mysterious-tower-at-area-51-seen-on-google-earth-sparks-alien-tech-theories-2/): The triangular tower could be seen on Google Earth users by entering specific coordinates, sparking public curiosity. Some users called it a “UFO charging dock” and a “Toblerone trade centre”.
- [Azkaban Is Real? Mysterious Tower At Area 51 Seen On Google Earth, Sparks 'Alien Tech' Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/azkaban-is-real-mysterious-tower-at-area-51-seen-on-google-earth-sparks-alien-tech-theories/): The triangular tower could be seen on Google Earth users by entering specific coordinates, sparking public curiosity. Some users called it a “UFO charging dock” and a “Toblerone trade centre”.
- [Ukraine Says Russian Missile Struck Indian Pharma Firm Kusum’s Warehouse In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/ukraine-says-russian-missile-struck-indian-pharma-firm-kusums-warehouse-in-kyiv-2/): Ukrainian officials on Saturday said that a Russian missile struck Indian pharmaceutical firm Kusum’s warehouse in the country.
- [Ukraine Says Russian Missile Struck Indian Pharma Firm Kusum’s Warehouse In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/ukraine-says-russian-missile-struck-indian-pharma-firm-kusums-warehouse-in-kyiv/): Ukrainian officials on Saturday said that a Russian missile struck Indian pharmaceutical firm Kusum’s warehouse in the country.
- [‘I’m A Human Statue’: Woman Survives 'Internal Decapitation' After Doctors Re-Attach Head To Spine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/im-a-human-statue-woman-survives-internal-decapitation-after-doctors-re-attach-head-to-spine-2/): Megan King, diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, survived near internal decapitation and 37 surgeries. Despite her immobility, she continues to adapt and recently bowled strikes.
- [‘I’m A Human Statue’: Woman Survives 'Internal Decapitation' After Doctors Re-Attach Head To Spine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/im-a-human-statue-woman-survives-internal-decapitation-after-doctors-re-attach-head-to-spine/): Megan King, diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, survived near internal decapitation and 37 surgeries. Despite her immobility, she continues to adapt and recently bowled strikes.
- [Erdogan Slams Israel for "Trying to Dynamite Syria Revolution,' Meets Sharaa With an Eye on T4 Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/erdogan-slams-israel-for-trying-to-dynamite-syria-revolution-meets-sharaa-with-an-eye-on-t4-base/): On April 11, 2025, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of trying to “dynamite” Syria’s revolution by inciting sectarian divisions. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Erdogan condemned Israeli airstrikes, including one that killed 10 Palestinians in Gaza, as “barbarism.” He met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, emphasizing bilateral cooperation and lifting sanctions. Turkey […]
- [Donald Trump’s Next Trade War Move To Corner China Involves Stockpiling Deep-Sea Metals: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/donald-trumps-next-trade-war-move-to-corner-china-involves-stockpiling-deep-sea-metals-report/): The move is aimed to counter issues the US might face if it is cut off from minerals that are needed in everything from smartphones to electric car batteries in case of a conflict.
- [Indian H-1B, Green Card Holders Will Now Have To Carry ID 24x7: What New US Rule Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/indian-h-1b-green-card-holders-will-now-have-to-carry-id-24x7-what-new-us-rule-says/): The development comes after Trump on January 20 signed the executive order ‘Protecting the American People Against Invasion,’ directing DHS to enforce the ‘long-ignored’ Alien Registration Act.
- [Man City survive Crystal Palace scare to climb into Premier League top four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/man-city-survive-crystal-palace-scare-to-climb-into-premier-league-top-four/): Defending Premier League champions Manchester City come from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium.
- [Trump exempts smartphones, computers from reciprocal tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trump-exempts-smartphones-computers-from-reciprocal-tariffs/): The latest exemptions cover imports from China in a step that aims to lessen the cost effect on US consumers.
- [Donald Trump Exempts Phones, Computers, Chips From Reciprocal Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/donald-trump-exempts-phones-computers-chips-from-reciprocal-tariffs/): The exclusions narrow the scope of the levies by excluding the products from Trump’s 125% China tariff and his baseline 10% global tariff on nearly all other countries.
- [Sheikh Hasina's 'Face Of Fascism' Effigy Burned In Bangladesh, Probe Launched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/sheikh-hasinas-face-of-fascism-effigy-burned-in-bangladesh-probe-launched/): Sheikh Hasina is wanted on charges of crimes against humanity for the killing of hundreds of protesters during the unrest that toppled her government last August.
- [‘Camouflaged invasion’: Panama opposition slams security pact with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/camouflaged-invasion-panama-opposition-slams-security-pact-with-the-us/): Panama’s opposition speaks out against deal that allows the deployment of US troops in the Central American nation.
- [‘Every 2 Weeks…’ US ‘Forced’ To ‘Tweak’ Red Sea Ops As Houthis Drones ‘Hit’ Warship, Attack Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/every-2-weeks-us-forced-to-tweak-red-sea-ops-as-houthis-drones-hit-warship-attack-israel/): The U.S. military is adjusting its Red Sea operations every two weeks in response to escalating Houthi drone attacks. The USS Carney destroyer recently intercepted multiple drones targeting commercial vessels, highlighting the growing threat to international shipping. In retaliation, the Houthis have launched missiles at Israel-linked ships and continue to target U.S. assets. The U.S. […]
- [NIA's 18-Day Custody of Conspirator Tahavu Rana: A Step Towards Justice | Terrorist | NIA | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/nias-18-day-custody-of-conspirator-tahavu-rana-a-step-towards-justice-terrorist-nia-news18/): a conspirator under NIA custody, faces 24-hour surveillance in a stark 10×10 cell. With no windows and constant monitoring, his interrogation aims to expose a larger terror plot. This extradition marks a significant victory for India in combating terrorism. n18oc_world
- [Three rebels, one Indian soldier killed in Kashmir gun battles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/three-rebels-one-indian-soldier-killed-in-kashmir-gun-battles/): Three Kashmir fighters and an Indian soldier killed in separate firefights in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- [Flights cancelled, millions told to stay indoors as strong winds lash China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/flights-cancelled-millions-told-to-stay-indoors-as-strong-winds-lash-china/): Beijing issues its second-highest gale alert as strong winds hit the capital region.
- [In A First, This US State Introduces Bill To Recognise Hinduphobia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/in-a-first-this-us-state-introduces-bill-to-recognise-hinduphobia/): If enacted as a law, the state would update its penal code, enabling law enforcement agencies to consider Hinduphobia and take appropriate action in cases of hate crimes against the Hindus in the US. 
- [Iran Begins 'Indirect Talks' With US In Oman Over Tehran Nuclear Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/iran-begins-indirect-talks-with-us-in-oman-over-tehran-nuclear-program/): Disagreement over the format indicated the task facing the long-term adversaries, who are seeking a new nuclear deal after Trump pulled out of an earlier agreement during his first term in 2018.
- [Gabon votes in first presidential election since the 2023 coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/gabon-votes-in-first-presidential-election-since-the-2023-coup/): Thousands of people are seen queueing outside polling stations across capital Libreville to cast their ballots.
- [Africa doesn’t need aid. It needs control over its critical minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/africa-doesnt-need-aid-it-needs-control-over-its-critical-minerals/): African countries can break aid dependency by simply capturing the full value of their mineral resources.
- [Plane Slams Into Car, Killing 3 in Huge Fireball Crash, Near Florida Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/plane-slams-into-car-killing-3-in-huge-fireball-crash-near-florida-airport/): Three people were killed when a private plane crashed onto a busy road near Florida’s Boca Raton airport on April 11, slamming into a car and erupting in flames. Eyewitness footage captured the fireball and debris scattered near train tracks. The plane had reported mechanical issues and circled the area before crashing. The car’s driver […]
- [NTSB Launches Probe Into Hudson Helicopter Crash That Killed Six People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/ntsb-launches-probe-into-hudson-helicopter-crash-that-killed-six-people/): The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched an investigation on April 11 into a fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people, including a Spanish family and the pilot. The Bell 206 tour helicopter went down upside down shortly after takeoff on April 10. Investigators are examining all possibilities, with the […]
- [Trump’s Plan To Divide Post-War Ukraine Exposed? Trump Envoy Pitches ‘Russian, UK, US, French Zones’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trumps-plan-to-divide-post-war-ukraine-exposed-trump-envoy-pitches-russian-uk-us-french-zones/): ​President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict by partitioning Ukraine into zones controlled by Russia, the U.S., the UK, and France. This proposal includes establishing a demilitarized zone along the current front lines and postponing Ukraine’s NATO membership aspirations for at least 20 years. The plan has raised […]
- [US Measles Cases Surge Past 700, Fresh Outbreaks In 6 States: Why Should The World Worry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-measles-cases-surge-past-700-fresh-outbreaks-in-6-states-why-should-the-world-worry/): Measles, which was considered “eliminated” in the US in 2000, is spreading quickly with 700 cases recorded this year. Texas accounts for most cases at 541, with active outbreaks in six states.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro ‘stable’ after being hospitalised with abdominal pain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/brazils-bolsonaro-stable-after-being-hospitalised-with-abdominal-pain/): The 70-year-old former leader is seeking to make a political comeback in 2026 even as he faces a criminal trial.
- [Argentina secures $42bn from IMF, others as it lifts currency controls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/argentina-secures-42bn-from-imf-others-as-it-lifts-currency-controls/): Three major financial institutions are investing in Argentina’s economic recovery as it tries to deregulate.
- [Gaza: Recording attacks as an act of resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/gaza-recording-attacks-as-an-act-of-resistance/): Defiance, resistance and remembrance in Gaza – why Palestinians are recording the assault they are under.
- [US Aims Patriot Missiles, F-15E War Jets At Iran Before Oman Nuke Talks? Trump Spells Out ‘Red Line’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-aims-patriot-missiles-f-15e-war-jets-at-iran-before-oman-nuke-talks-trump-spells-out-red-line/): ​In preparation for upcoming nuclear negotiations in Oman, the U.S. has reportedly redeployed a Patriot missile defense battalion and F-15E Strike Eagle jets to the Middle East, underscoring its commitment to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. President Trump has emphasized that allowing Iran to acquire nuclear capabilities is a strict “red line” for the […]
- [US Judge Allows Pro-Palestinian Activist Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-judge-allows-pro-palestinian-activist-columbia-student-mahmoud-khalils-deportation/): Immigration Judge Jamee E. Comans concluded that the government had “established by clear and convincing evidence that he is removable.”
- [US has “very vague” evidence against Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-has-very-vague-evidence-against-mahmoud-khalil/): Professor of Law Wadie Said estimates that the US has no tangible evidence against Mahmoud Khalil.
- [“America Is Treacherous…” Iranians Wary of Negotiations With US In Oman On Nuclear Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/america-is-treacherous-iranians-wary-of-negotiations-with-us-in-oman-on-nuclear-weapons/): Iranians voiced deep mistrust over the April 12 US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, with residents in Tehran calling Washington “treacherous” and expressing doubt that any deal would be upheld. The rare meeting, mediated by Oman, comes amid high tensions and low expectations, with some locals fearing military escalation. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Iranian, US delegations set to begin high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/iranian-us-delegations-set-to-begin-high-stakes-nuclear-talks-in-oman/): Oman acts as the mediator in the talks as President Trump threatens military action if a deal is not reached.
- [At least 500 Gaza children killed since Israel broke truce: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/at-least-500-gaza-children-killed-since-israel-broke-truce-official/): More than 1,500 people killed since Israel resumed new offensive on March 18, as humanitarian situation worsens in Gaza.
- [Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Pakistan's Islamabad, Tremors Felt In J&K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/magnitude-5-3-earthquake-hits-pakistans-islamabad-tremors-felt-in-jk/): Pakistan Earthquake: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan at 1 PM on Saturday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.
- [Trump Draws ‘Red Line’ For Iran, Warns ‘Tehran Can’t Have…’ Before Oman Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trump-draws-red-line-for-iran-warns-tehran-cant-have-before-oman-talks/): On April 11, US President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to Iran over its nuclear programme, declaring Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.” His comments come ahead of US-Iran talks in Oman on April 12, where his Middle East envoy will meet Iran’s foreign minister in Muscat. The talks will be mediated by Omani officials. […]
- [Meta Whistleblower Alleges Mark Zuckerberg 'Worked Hand In Glove' With China On Censorship, Betrayed US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/meta-whistleblower-alleges-mark-zuckerberg-worked-hand-in-glove-with-china-on-censorship-betrayed-us/): Sarah Wynn-Williams claimed that Meta threatened her with a fine of USD 50,000 in punitive damages for speaking up.
- [China To Open World’s Highest Bridge In June, Will Cut Time Travel From 1 Hour to 1 Minute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/china-to-open-worlds-highest-bridge-in-june-will-cut-time-travel-from-1-hour-to-1-minute/): The bridge stands over 200 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower and weighs three times more, showcasing impressive engineering.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1143/): These are the key events on day 1,143 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [4 Indians, Who Rescued Pawan Kalyan's Son & Others From Fire, Honoured By Singapore Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/4-indians-who-rescued-pawan-kalyans-son-others-from-fire-honoured-by-singapore-govt/): Subramanian Saranraj, 34, was one of the workers who said he would never forget the sight of children with soot marks on their faces, coughing and struggling to breathe while wailing for help.
- [Trump Opens Window For Deal With Iran But Issues Warning: 'Great Danger If Talks Don't Go Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trump-opens-window-for-deal-with-iran-but-issues-warning-great-danger-if-talks-dont-go-well/): US President Donald Trump said that he prefers a diplomatic solution, even as he warned that Iran will face “great danger” if talks don’t go well.
- [Trump Claims To Be In 'Good Shape' As Result Of His Physical Health Remains Unreleased](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trump-claims-to-be-in-good-shape-as-result-of-his-physical-health-remains-unreleased/): Trump went straight from the examination to Air Force One to fly to Florida for the weekend. Speaking to reporters midflight, he said doctors offered him ‘a little bit’ of advice on lifestyle changes.
- [‘I didn’t go’: The last Muslim man in Indian town hit by religious strife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/i-didnt-go-the-last-muslim-man-in-indian-town-hit-by-religious-strife/): The 15 Muslim families in Nanda Nagar fled after they were attacked by neighbours. Ahamad Hasan decided to return.
- [Gabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/gabons-first-election-after-collapse-of-bongo-dynasty-whats-at-stake/): Military head Oligui Nguema is the strongest candidate, but his ties to the old government have led to criticism.
- [Who was Sean Johnson? Pilot In Hudson River Chopper Crash Was Navy SEAL Veteran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/who-was-sean-johnson-pilot-in-hudson-river-chopper-crash-was-navy-seal-veteran/): Johnson was piloting a Bell 206 helicopter on Thursday during a sightseeing tour for a family of five visiting from Spain.
- [‘Fight, Fight, Fight’: Trump's 'Fist-Pump' Artwork Replaces Obama’s Portrait At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/fight-fight-fight-trumps-fist-pump-artwork-replaces-obamas-portrait-at-white-house/): The picture is from last Summer after Trump’s assassination attempt, when the US President raised ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’ slogan.
- [US Envoy Meets Putin In Russia For Ceasefire Talks On Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-envoy-meets-putin-in-russia-for-ceasefire-talks-on-ukraine-war/): Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that focused on settling the Ukraine conflict concluded late on Friday after more than four hours.
- [US Warns Foreign Nationals To Register Under Federal Law As Deadline Nears: 'Or Face Legal Action'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/us-warns-foreign-nationals-to-register-under-federal-law-as-deadline-nears-or-face-legal-action/): The development comes after Trump on January 20 signed the executive order ‘Protecting the American People Against Invasion.’
- [Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/luisa-gonzalez-wants-to-be-ecuadors-president-will-correa-weigh-her-down/): Facing incumbent Daniel Noboa in Ecuador’s election, Gonzalez navigates the divisive legacy of her political mentor.
- [‘Extremely troubling’: Judge questions why US cannot locate deported man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/extremely-troubling-judge-questions-why-us-cannot-locate-deported-man/): Trump administration says it needs more time to plan return of man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison.
- [Trump officials end ‘temporary protected status’ for Afghans, Cameroonians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/trump-officials-end-temporary-protected-status-for-afghans-cameroonians/): More than 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians are legally in the US under the programme which grants temporary safety.
- [Why does Syria matter to Israel and Turkiye?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/why-does-syria-matter-to-israel-and-turkiye/): Two countries hold talks in bid to avoid confrontation in Syria.
- [US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-consumer-sentiment-tumbles-as-trade-war-fears-grow/): Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.
- [Man City vs Crystal Palace: Premier League – team news, start time, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/man-city-vs-crystal-palace-premier-league-team-news-start-time-stream/): Al Jazeera takes a closer look at Premier League champions Manchester City’s clash with bogey team, Crystal Palace.
- [Florida plane crash kills three people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/florida-plane-crash-kills-three-people/): Three people were killed when a small plane crashed near Florida’s Boca Raton Airport.
- [US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-judge-rules-pro-palestine-activist-mahmoud-khalil-can-be-deported/): Donald Trump’s administration is pushing to deport Khalil over his participation in pro-Palestine university protests.
- [A court upheld the impeachment last week, and removing removed him from off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/a-court-upheld-the-impeachment-last-week-and-removing-removed-him-from-off/): South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol left the presidential residence for the final time on April 11.
- [Trump’s tariffs: Short-term damage or long-term ruin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/trumps-tariffs-short-term-damage-or-long-term-ruin/): What does Trump aim to achieve by making it costlier for the rest of the world to sell their goods in the US?
- [Why is evidence of  Israel’s war crimes in Gaza disappearing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/why-is-evidence-of-israels-war-crimes-in-gaza-disappearing/): Israel’s siege and tech censorship are erasing evidence of Gaza’s war crimes faster than they can be saved.
- [Italy sends 40 asylum seekers awaiting deportation to Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/italy-sends-40-asylum-seekers-awaiting-deportation-to-albania/): Forty men of various nationalities arrive onboard an Italian navy ship in the northern port of Shengjin in Albania.
- [UN: 36 recent Israeli strikes on Gaza killed only women, children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/un-36-recent-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-killed-only-women-children/): UN investigators examined recent Israeli strikes on Gaza and found that the only people killed were women and children.
- [Trump Tells Russia To "Get Moving" As Putin Meets Witkoff, Europe Vows Billions in Arms for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/trump-tells-russia-to-get-moving-as-putin-meets-witkoff-europe-vows-billions-in-arms-for-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump appeared to slam Russia’s lack of movement on stopping the Ukraine war. Trump’s remarks, which he made on his Truth Social app, came shortly before a meeting between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin.”Russia has to get moving,” Trump wrote, adding that the war in Ukraine is “senseless” and “should […]
- [Donald Trump Optimistic On Reaching Trade Deal With China Amid Tariff War: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/donald-trump-optimistic-on-reaching-trade-deal-with-china-amid-tariff-war-white-house/): US President Donald Trump is optimistic about reaching a trade deal with China, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday, amid an escalating trade war between the two economic giants that has battered markets.
- [US, Canada To Start Trade Talks After Elections As Ottawa's Markets Reel From Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-canada-to-start-trade-talks-after-elections-as-ottawas-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariffs/): In his one phone call with Trump since taking over as prime minister on March 14, Mark Carney and the president agreed the US and Canada would discuss future trade relations after the election.
- [China Claims Credit for Trump's Tariff Pause, Xi Asks EU To Oppose US "Bullying", WTO Sounds Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/china-claims-credit-for-trumps-tariff-pause-xi-asks-eu-to-oppose-us-bullying-wto-sounds-alarm/): Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday (April 11) to join hands with Beijing in resisting “unilateral bullying”, in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.As he met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday (April 11), state news agency Xinhua said Xi had stressed the need for cooperation […]
- [Former Russian Minister In UK Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Violating British Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/former-russian-minister-in-uk-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison-for-violating-british-sanctions/): Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, who was appointed governor of Sevastopol in Crimea by Russian President Vladimir Putin, received significant financial support from family members.
- [3 Killed, 1 Injured After Small Plane Crashes On Highway Near South Florida Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/3-killed-1-injured-after-small-plane-crashes-on-highway-near-south-florida-airport/): The plane crash that killed all three people on board emitted a fireball when it hit the ground, injuring a person in a nearby car
- [Sorry, America, tariffs won’t bring jobs back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/sorry-america-tariffs-wont-bring-jobs-back/): Globalisation has already reshaped America’s workforce – tariffs can’t turn back time.
- [Barcelona cleared as Osasuna lose appeal over Martinez selection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/barcelona-cleared-as-osasuna-lose-appeal-over-martinez-selection/): Osasuna believed Barcelona fielded an ineligible player in their defeat by the LaLiga leaders on March 27.
- [UN agrees deal on shipping emissions despite US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/un-agrees-deal-on-shipping-emissions-despite-us-threats/): The US pulled out of the climate talks at the International Maritime Organization in London this week.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa extends deadline for investigation into coastal killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/syrias-al-sharaa-extends-deadline-for-investigation-into-coastal-killings/): President Ahmed al-Sharaa gives fact-finding committee a three-month extension to file report into Alawite killings.
- [United States is no longer a safe destination for international students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/united-states-is-no-longer-a-safe-destination-for-international-students/): Abductions, deportations and fear define campus life for many foreign students in Trump’s America.
- [Tottenham have leak inside club, says manager Postecoglou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/tottenham-have-leak-inside-club-says-manager-postecoglou/): Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou believes there is a leak inside the north London club affecting his role.
- [Trump’s tariffs: A simple illustrated guide to 15 economic terms to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/trumps-tariffs-a-simple-illustrated-guide-to-15-economic-terms-to-know/): What do terms like tariffs, trade deficits, trade wars, bonds, and recession mean in simple language?
- [US Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Putin Investment Envoy Kirill Dmitriev In St Petersburg: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-envoy-steve-witkoff-meets-putin-investment-envoy-kirill-dmitriev-in-st-petersburg-report/): Witkoff arrived in Russia’s second city earlier on Friday and may hold talks with meet Putin.
- [Pakistani Intelligence Foils Major Terror Plot Targeting Key Air Force Base, 9 Militants Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/pakistani-intelligence-foils-major-terror-plot-targeting-key-air-force-base-9-militants-arrested/): The nine militants were arrested from their safe houses in Karachi, and of them, five were identified as Afghans
- [US Vows To Kick 'China Out Of Panama'; Greenland Base Commander Fired For 'Subverting' Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-vows-to-kick-china-out-of-panama-greenland-base-commander-fired-for-subverting-trump/): US President Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that American troops have been deployed to Panama as an effort to “take back the canal”They made these remarks during a televised White House meeting on April 10, launched into a review of Hegseth’s recent visit to the Central American country 0:00 INTRO1:53 PANAMA DEAL ALLOWS […]
- [US Vice President JD Vance Likely To Visit India Soon For Trade Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-vice-president-jd-vance-likely-to-visit-india-soon-for-trade-talks-report/): Post Content
- [What’s behind escalating US air attacks in Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/whats-behind-escalating-us-air-attacks-in-yemen/): What’s behind the US-Houthi conflict? Redi Tlhabi hosts political analysts to unpack what’s happening in Yemen.
- [Gaza is a post-apocalyptic killing zone: UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/gaza-is-a-post-apocalyptic-killing-zone-unrwa-chief-philippe-lazzarini/): UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini tells UpFront host Redi Tlhabi ‘the world needs to act’ on Israel’s renewed war on Gaza.
- [New York sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hudson River: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/new-york-sightseeing-helicopter-crashes-in-hudson-river-what-we-know/): New York Helicopters has suspended operations indefinitely while authorities investigate the crash.
- [China Courts European Union As A Hedge Against US Amid Tariff War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/china-courts-european-union-as-a-hedge-against-us-amid-tariff-war/): China is looking to mend a strained trading relationship with the European Union, the last open major market for its products, to weather a trade war with the United States. But diplomats and analysts say breaking a prolonged stalemate won’t be easy.
- [Gazans Struggle To Find Clean Water As Sources Become Increasingly Scarce Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/gazans-struggle-to-find-clean-water-as-sources-become-increasingly-scarce-amid-war/): Hundreds of thousands of Gaza City residents have lost their only source of clean water in the past week after supplies from Israel’s water utility were cut by the Israeli army’s renewed offensive, municipal authorities in the territory said.
- [Ukraine Set To Extend Martial Law, Pushing Back Prospect Of Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/ukraine-set-to-extend-martial-law-pushing-back-prospect-of-elections/): Ukrainian lawmakers are almost certain to extend martial law again before it expires on May 9, the parliamentary speaker has said, determined to uphold democracy even as the United States and Russia pressure Kyiv to hold a new vote.
- [UN raises alarm as Israel keeps killing mostly women, children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/un-raises-alarm-as-israel-keeps-killing-mostly-women-children-in-gaza/): UN recorded 36 Israeli air attacks between March 18 and April 9 in Gaza that killed only women and children.
- [FIFA’s Infantino promises ‘world will be welcomed’ at US Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/fifas-infantino-promises-world-will-be-welcomed-at-us-club-world-cup/): As FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits the US to promote the Club World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a closer look.
- [US envoy Witkoff due to meet Putin in Russia over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/us-envoy-witkoff-due-to-meet-putin-in-russia-over-ukraine-war/): The Kremlin says Witkoff ‘will bring something from his president to Putin’ to push for a Ukrainian peace settlement.
- [What stands in the way of the US reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/what-stands-in-the-way-of-the-us-reaching-a-new-nuclear-deal-with-iran/): Al Jazeera’s Maziar Motamedi explains the obstacles to the US and Iran reaching a new nuclear deal.
- [Trump “should be investigated” on insider trading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/trump-should-be-investigated-on-insider-trading/): Donald Trump’s post that may have influenced the stock market should be investigated, says political adviser Jeff Hauser
- [Can Europeans alone change the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/can-europeans-alone-change-the-course-of-russias-war-in-ukraine/): European countries are promising more aid and considering deploying peacekeepers.
- [Iran Seeks "Fair" Deal as Us Warns Khamenei Against Expelling UN Nuclear Inspectors Ahead of Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/iran-seeks-fair-deal-as-us-warns-khamenei-against-expelling-un-nuclear-inspectors-ahead-of-talks/): An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warned of expelling UN inspectors amid threats ahead of April 11 nuclear talks. The US condemned the move, calling it escalation. Direct US-Iran talks are set in Oman, with hopes for peace. A US report labeled Iran’s nuclear program “extreme danger.” Iran’s military leaders dismissed US threats and emphasized […]
- [Maharashtra Authorities Rescue Over 60 Indians Trapped In Myanmar 'Cyber Slavery' Racket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/maharashtra-authorities-rescue-over-60-indians-trapped-in-myanmar-cyber-slavery-racket/): These individuals were lured with false promises of high-paying jobs abroad, only to find themselves forced into cybercrime networks run by armed rebel groups. Acting swiftly, the Maharashtra Cyber cell ensured their safe return and launched a deep investigation into this organised crime ring
- [‘Long Sought Justice For 26/11 Attacks’: US On Tahawwur Rana's Extradition To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/long-sought-justice-for-26-11-attacks-us-on-tahawwur-ranas-extradition-to-india/): Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, who played a key role in the devastating terror attacks, was brought to India from the US.
- [‘Child was raped every half an hour’ in two months in eastern DR Congo: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/child-was-raped-every-half-an-hour-in-two-months-in-eastern-dr-congo-un/): Up to 45% of 10,000 sexual violence cases in DRC’s conflict zone in January and February involved minors, says UNICEF.
- [Palestinian jailed as a child, freed after almost 10 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/11/palestinian-jailed-as-a-child-freed-after-almost-10-years/): Palestinian Ahmad Manasra, who was jailed at 14-years old, has been freed after nearly a decade in an Israeli prison.
- [Israel’s Sky on Fire: Houthi Hypersonic Missile Vs US’ THAAD? Rebels ‘Hit’ IDF’s Jericho, Arrow Den](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/israels-sky-on-fire-houthi-hypersonic-missile-vs-us-thaad-rebels-hit-idfs-jericho-arrow-den/): The Israeli military said a missile was launched from Yemen on Sunday (April 13) and was likely intercepted, shortly before Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack.”Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, after review, it has been determined that one missile was launched from Yemen,” the […]
- [Japan’s Expo 2025 revives memories of Tokyo Olympics’ cost blowout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/japans-expo-2025-revives-memories-of-tokyo-olympics-cost-blowout/): World Expo opens in Osaka amid scrutiny over weak ticket sales and ballooning costs.
- [Reframing the AI war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/reframing-the-ai-war/): How should we think about the AI race?
- [Are US-made cars spared from Trump’s auto tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/are-us-made-cars-spared-from-trumps-auto-tariffs/): Trump imposed 25 percent car tariffs in April. Car part tariffs start May 3. Analysts say no car uses all US parts.
- [South Korea’s ex-President Yoon denies insurrection as criminal trial opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-denies-insurrection-as-criminal-trial-opens/): Yoon could face death penalty if found guilty of preparing coup with last year’s declaration of martial law.
- [‘If You Play With Fire…’: Sheikh Hasina Warns Yunus Days After Awami League's Remark On Her Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/if-you-play-with-fire-sheikh-hasina-warns-yunus-days-after-awami-leagues-remark-on-her-comeback/): It comes days after US Awami League said that Sheikh Hasina would return as Bangladesh PM and suggested the country’s advisor to return from where he came.
- [Antigua PM Gaston Reacts To Mehul Choksi's Arrest In Belgium; Says Tried To Extradite Him Before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/antigua-pm-gaston-reacts-to-mehul-choksis-arrest-in-belgium-says-tried-to-extradite-him-before/): | Antigua PM Gaston Browne reacts to Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium; Says tried to extradite him before but it didn’t happenMehul Choksi, who was arrested in Belgium for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank loan fraud case, has been evading authorities since 2018. Various media reports suggest Choksi was finally […]
- [IAF Aircraft Targeted By Mid-Air Cyberattack During Relief Mission In Myanmar: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/iaf-aircraft-targeted-by-mid-air-cyberattack-during-relief-mission-in-myanmar-report/): The IAF’s C-130J aircraft faced a cyberattack involving the “spoofing” of its satellite-based GPS signals, which disrupted and misled the aircraft’s navigation system during flight.
- [Mehul Choksi A Citizen Of Antigua Till Court Verdict: PM Gaston Browne To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/mehul-choksi-a-citizen-of-antigua-till-court-verdict-pm-gaston-browne-to-news18/): Antigua PM Gaston Browne to News18: “We had revoked Mehul Choksi’s citizenship and also took steps to extradite him. but he challenged it, so it is in court…Until a final determination by the court, he remains a citizen.”
- [Trump Calls Sumy Missile Strike ‘A Horrible Thing”, Stops Short of Blasting Russia | Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/trump-calls-sumy-missile-strike-a-horrible-thing-stops-short-of-blasting-russia-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump called Russia’s April 13 missile strike on Ukraine’s Sumy, which killed 34 and injured 117, “a horrible thing” and said he was told it was “a mistake”. When pressed to clarify, Trump repeated, “They made a mistake,” but did not say who he meant. He called the war “an abuse of […]
- [Video: Pregnant woman pulled from rubble after Israeli attack on north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/video-pregnant-woman-pulled-from-rubble-after-israeli-attack-on-north-gaza/): A pregnant woman was pulled alive from the rubble after an Israeli attack killed seven people.
- [Ecuador’s Noboa wins presidential run-off, rival demands recount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/ecuadors-noboa-wins-presidential-run-off-rival-demands-recount/): Right-wing incumbent has four-year term to implement promises to clamp down on crime and improve economy.
- [Who Was Punjab-Born Doctor Joy Saini, Killed In New York Plane Crash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/who-was-punjab-born-doctor-joy-saini-killed-in-new-york-plane-crash/): Six people had died last week in a private plane crash in New York. An Indian-origin doctor was also on board the ill-fated aircraft.
- [Six Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Upstate New York; Cause Under Investigation | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/six-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-in-upstate-new-york-cause-under-investigation-news18-n18g/): A small plane crashed in upstate New York, killing all six people on board, officials said, coming just days after a helicopter plummeted into the Hudson River.The Mitsubishi MU-2B was headed to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, New York, when it crashed into an open field near Copake, a small town located about 20 miles […]
- [78-Year-Old Trump Fit To Continue As US President? White House Releases His Health Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/78-year-old-trump-fit-to-continue-as-us-president-white-house-releases-his-health-report/): Donald Trump, the oldest US president, is in “excellent health” per a White House doctor’s assessment. Despite some minor health issues, Trump is fit for office. His weight is down to 224 pounds.
- [China's Xi Says There Are 'No Winners' In Tariff War As He Visits Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/chinas-xi-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-he-visits-southeast-asia/): Although Trump has paused some tariffs, China was the outlier, as he has kept in place 145% tariffs on the world’s second-largest economy
- [Kyren Lacy: LSU player’s death an apparent suicide, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/kyren-lacy-lsu-players-death-an-apparent-suicide-authorities-say/): Police say the 24-year-old wide receiver from LSU self-inflicted a gunshot wound following a pursuit in Houston.
- [Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez Set To Fly To Space With Blue Origin’s All-Women Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/katy-perry-lauren-sanchez-set-to-fly-to-space-with-blue-origins-all-women-mission/): As a part of the Blue origin’s space mission, Katy Perry and the other crew members will board the New Shepard rocket. There are a few companies that are actually making dreams of people going into space true.
- [Marc Marquez wins Qatar MotoGP to extend championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/marc-marquez-wins-qatar-motogp-to-extend-championship-lead/): The six-time MotoGP world champion survived a high-speed bump from brother Alex to complete a perfect weekend at Lusail.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,145](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1145/): These are the key events on day 1,145 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Oscar Piastri wins F1 Bahrain Grand Prix for McLaren](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-bahrain-grand-prix-for-mclaren/): The Australian’s win in the second F1 race in the past three rounds catapults him to second in the drivers’ standings.
- [China’s Xi says tariffs ‘yield no winners’ as he begins Southeast Asia tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/chinas-xi-says-tariffs-yield-no-winners-as-he-begins-southeast-asia-tour/): Chinese leader arrives in Vietnam on Monday against the backdrop of US-China trade tensions.
- [Bitcoin king: Why is Bhutan betting on crypto?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/bitcoin-king-why-is-bhutan-betting-on-crypto/): Amid a brain drain and economic woes, Bhutan has used cryptocurrency to double the salaries of its civil servants.
- [Amid Trade Talks, GAIL Floats Tender For 26% Stake In US LNG Project, 15-Year Supply Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/amid-trade-talks-gail-floats-tender-for-26-stake-in-us-lng-project-15-year-supply-deal/): Modi and Trump had in February agreed to expand energy ties, with India offering to increase its purchase of US oil and gas from $15bn in 2024 to $25bn in the coming years
- [Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/rory-mcilroy-wins-masters-playoff-to-complete-career-grand-slam/): The Northern Irishman becomes the sixth man to earn a career Grand Slam.
- [Who Is Nikita Casap? US Teen Behind Killing Parents As Part Of Twisted Plot To Assassinate Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/who-is-nikita-casap-us-teen-behind-killing-parents-as-part-of-twisted-plot-to-assassinate-donald-trump/): Authorities alleged that Casap’s successful attempt to kill his parents was part of the plot to raise money and gain the freedom to carry out extremist steps against the US President. 
- [Fugitive Businessman Mehul Choksi Detained In Belgium, India Likely To Seek Extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/fugitive-businessman-mehul-choksi-detained-in-belgium-india-likely-to-seek-extradition/): The fugitive diamantaire is wanted in connection with the infamous Rs 13,500 crore loan fraud
- [Donald Trump To Announce Semiconductor Tariffs 'Over The Next Week'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/donald-trump-to-announce-semiconductor-tariffs-over-the-next-week/): US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on semiconductors within the next week, following similar measures for steel, aluminum, and automobiles.
- [China's Xi To Meet Vietnam Leaders, Kick Off Southeast Asia Tour Amid US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/chinas-xi-to-meet-vietnam-leaders-kick-off-southeast-asia-tour-amid-us-tariffs/): Xi will visit Vietnam from April 14 to 15, and Malaysia and Cambodia from April 15 to 18. He last visited Cambodia and Malaysia nine and 12 years ago, respectively
- [Singapore's Ruling Party To Field Indian-Origin Candidates In Upcoming General Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/singapores-ruling-party-to-field-indian-origin-candidates-in-upcoming-general-election/): Indians in Singapore have made outsized contributions to the country in many areas, including in business, industry and the Government, Wong underscored
- ['Nobody Is Getting Off The Hook': Trump Downplays Tariff Reprieve For Electronics, Says 'Looking Into..’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/nobody-is-getting-off-the-hook-trump-downplays-tariff-reprieve-for-electronics-says-looking-into/): Trump’s remarks came as his administration is being seen as favoring China after smartphones, computers and other electronics were exempted from the ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on Friday
- [Yemen’s Houthis say six killed in US strikes on Sanaa province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/yemens-houthis-say-six-killed-in-us-strikes-on-sanaa-province/): The group also claims it shot down a US MQ-9 drone in the airspace of Hajjah governorate.
- [Sudan’s RSF claims control of famine-hit Zamzam camp in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/sudans-rsf-claims-control-of-famine-hit-zamzam-camp-in-darfur/): The paramilitary group says it ‘liberated’ the camp from the control of the army.
- [Trump to meet Bukele as US deports more immigrants to El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/trump-to-meet-bukele-as-us-deports-more-immigrants-to-el-salvador/): The White House set to welcome El Salvador’s president as Washington faces backlash over immigrant removals.
- [Trump warns China ‘not getting off the hook’ on US tariffs for electronics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/trump-warns-china-not-getting-off-the-hook-on-us-tariffs-for-electronics/): The US president says there are no tariff exemptions for electronic items but that they fall under a separate category.
- [Will elections in Gabon lead to change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/will-elections-in-gabon-lead-to-change/): The leader of a 2023 coup, Brice Oligui Nguema, wins in a landslide victory in Gabon.
- [How the sick and injured fled as Israel bombed Gaza’s al-Ahli Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/how-the-sick-and-injured-fled-as-israel-bombed-gazas-al-ahli-hospital/): Two patients recount their harrowing escapes, moments before Israeli bombs slammed into the medical facility.
- [Israel’s attack on al-Alhi Hospital in Gaza City draws global condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/israels-attack-on-al-alhi-hospital-in-gaza-city-draws-global-condemnation/): Qatar says strike was ‘horrific massacre’. UK calls for end to Israel’s ‘deplorable attacks’, which WHO also condemns.
- [Despite War, Worshippers In Donetsk Celebrated Palm Sunday With Faith | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/despite-war-worshippers-in-donetsk-celebrated-palm-sunday-with-faith-english-news-n18g/): Holy Family Church’s tranquil courtyard, filled with dozens of children and older people, belied the humanitarian crisis happening beyond its gates in Gaza City.Inside the church, worshippers in their dress clothes lined the wooden pews decorated with palm fronds for the service marking the start of Easter week.”Our celebration of Palm Sunday is an opportunity […]
- [EAM S Jaishankar Speaks To Omani Counterpart Badr Albusaidi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/eam-s-jaishankar-speaks-to-omani-counterpart-badr-albusaidi/): It is learnt that Jaishankar and Albusaidi deliberated on the situation in Gaza. 
- [US Visa Bulletin For May 2025 Brings Bad News For Indian Workers: Here's What You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/us-visa-bulletin-for-may-2025-brings-bad-news-for-indian-workers-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): The EB-5 Unreserved category visa for Indians has regressed by over six months to May 1, 2019, while in contrast, the date for China remains at January 22, 2014.
- [Gabon military leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/gabon-military-leader-brice-oligui-nguema-wins-presidential-election/): Head of caretaker government and leader of 2023 coup wins presidential race, according to provisional results.
- [Convalescing Pope Francis greets Palm Sunday crowds in person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/convalescing-pope-francis-greets-palm-sunday-crowds-in-person/): The head of the Catholic Church has appeared publicly for the second time since being discharged from hospital.
- [Baloch Separatists Kill 8 Pakistanis In Iran, Shehbaz Sharif Urges Tehran To Take Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/baloch-separatists-kill-8-pakistanis-in-iran-shehbaz-sharif-urges-tehran-to-take-action/): The Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA), a Pakistani separatist group, and Jaish al-Adl (Arabic for Army of Justice), a Baloch jihadist group based in Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- [Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/over-three-million-children-died-in-2022-due-to-drug-resistance-study/): The deaths are linked to antimicrobial resistance infections due to overuse or misuse of some medications.
- [China says US tariff exemptions ‘small step in correcting wrong practice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/china-says-us-tariff-exemptions-small-step-in-correcting-wrong-practice/): Beijing calls on Washington to ‘completely cancel’ its reciprocal tariffs amid an escalating trade war.
- [Namibia’s first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/namibias-first-female-president-from-freedom-fighter-to-reformer/): President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on rising to power as Namibia’s first woman leader and whether real change is possible.
- [Myanmar military government defends rule minutes before deadly quake hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/myanmar-military-government-defends-rule-minutes-before-deadly-quake-hits/): Moments before Myanmar’s deadliest quake in a century, General Zaw Min Tun defended military rule, dismissed war crimes
- [Liverpool beat West Ham to move within six points of Premier League title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/liverpool-beat-west-ham-to-move-within-six-points-of-premier-league-title/): Virgil van Dijk scores late to send Liverpool 13 points clear and to the verge of clinching their 20th league title.
- [Vatican City Celebrates Palm Sunday Mass At St.Peter's Square | Pope Francis Attends |N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/vatican-city-celebrates-palm-sunday-mass-at-st-peters-square-pope-francis-attends-n18g/): A convalescing Pope Francis made a surprise in-person appearance when he greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, another reassuring sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.The 88-year-old pontiff was brought in a wheelchair down a ramp to the main altar, where he issued a brief greeting wishing […]
- [US Says Separate Tariffs On Electronics, Semiconductors Coming In 'Month Or Two'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/us-says-separate-tariffs-on-electronics-semiconductors-coming-in-month-or-two/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made the comments in an interview with ABC News.
- [Israeli forces put Gaza’s Christian hospital out of service on Palm Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/israeli-forces-put-gazas-christian-hospital-out-of-service-on-palm-sunday/): Israel has bombed al-Ahli Hospital, putting northern Gaza’s last functioning medical facility out of service.
- [Timeline: Israel’s attacks on hospitals throughout its war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/timeline-israels-attacks-on-hospitals-throughout-its-war-on-gaza/): List of some of the severest Israeli attacks on the healthcare system in Gaza since October 23, 2023.
- [China Urges US To 'Completely Cancel' 145% Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/china-urges-us-to-completely-cancel-145-reciprocal-tariffs-amid-trade-war/): This came as retaliatory Chinese import tariffs of 125% on US goods took effect on Saturday, with Beijing standing defiant against Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods.
- ['Scoundrels Act Like This,' Zelensky Blasts Russia Over Sumy Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/scoundrels-act-like-this-zelensky-blasts-russia-over-sumy-strike/): A Russian missile strike on Sumy on April 12 killed 31 and wounded 83, marking one of the deadliest attacks this year. Video showed bodies on the streets, destroyed buses and burnt cars. Kyiv accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians on Palm Sunday to cause mass casualties. President Zelensky called the strike “scoundrel” behaviour and […]
- [China's Rare Earth Curb ‘Panics' US Defence Sector, Trump Spares Smartphones, Computers From Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/chinas-rare-earth-curb-panics-us-defence-sector-trump-spares-smartphones-computers-from-tariffs/): The Trump administration exempted key consumer electronics from tariffs, easing strain on US tech firms during the China trade war. Items like smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors—mostly imported from China—were spared, benefiting Apple, Dell, and Nvidia. Trump hinted at future semiconductor tariffs and a national security probe. Meanwhile, China restricted rare earth exports, threatening US military […]
- [News18 Evening Digest: TN Governor Sparks Row Over 'Jai Shri Ram' Chant, WB Anti-Waqf Act Unrest & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/news18-evening-digest-tn-governor-sparks-row-over-jai-shri-ram-chant-wb-anti-waqf-act-unrest-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: US Gives 30-Day Warning To Foreign Nationals, BJP Trains Guns On Trinamool MP Yusuf Pathan Over Murshidabad Violence, LIVE Score Of RR vs RCB and other top stories.
- [Russian Missile Strike On Sumy Killed More Than Twenty Civilians Sunday Morning | News18 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/russian-missile-strike-on-sumy-killed-more-than-twenty-civilians-sunday-morning-news18-n18g/): As of 1:40 PM, 31 people have been confirmed dead, including 2 children. A total of 84 people were injured, including 10 children. Russia struck the center of Sumy with two ballistic missiles.“Russia struck directly at the city center with a ballistic missile. Right at the time when the streets were full of people. A […]
- [Israeli air strike kills and injures several Palestinians in Deir el-Balah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/israeli-air-strike-kills-and-injures-several-palestinians-in-deir-el-balah/): Video shows the terrifying aftermath of an Israeli air strike on central Gaza that hit a building in Deir el-Balah.
- [Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy kills dozens of people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/russian-missile-attack-on-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-kills-dozens-of-people/): Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine, in the northeastern city of Sumy.
- [Polls open in Ecuador for tight presidential run-off election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/polls-open-in-ecuador-for-tight-presidential-run-off-election/): Second presidential run-off in less than two years in the South American country blighted by drugs-related violence.
- [Palestinian schoolchildren flee Israeli military raid in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/palestinian-schoolchildren-flee-israeli-military-raid-in-occupied-west-bank/): Video shows Palestinian schoolchildren running in fear as Israeli military vehicles storm Al-Fawar refugee camp.
- [Fighting Alcaraz claims maiden Monte Carlo title before French Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/fighting-alcaraz-claims-maiden-monte-carlo-title-before-french-open/): Spanish star comes back from set down to beat Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 as he gears up to defend his title at Roland Garros,
- [Hospital or Hamas Command Site? Israel Bombs Gaza’s Al-Ahli, Captures Morag Corridor, Cuts off Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/hospital-or-hamas-command-site-israel-bombs-gazas-al-ahli-captures-morag-corridor-cuts-off-rafah/): ​Israel has intensified operations in Gaza, capturing the Morag Corridor, a strategic area connecting Rafah and Khan Yunis. This move isolates Rafah, placing it under Israeli military control and affecting over 200,000 residents. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes targeted Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, resulting in significant damage and prompting evacuations. The World Health Organization condemned the […]
- [Israel Says It Hit a 'Hamas Command Center' Inside Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/israel-says-it-hit-a-hamas-command-center-inside-gazas-al-ahli-hospital/): The Israeli military says it struck what it called a “Hamas command centre” inside Gaza’s Al-Ahli hospital on April 13. Two missiles reportedly hit the hospital building overnight. The IDF and Shin Bet claimed they targeted a command complex used for operations against Israel.A Gaza resident, Abu El-Abed, said Al-Ahli was “the only hospital left” […]
- [7-Month-Old Baby Killed By Pet Pit Bull In US, Mother Says 'Will Never Understand Why'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/7-month-old-baby-killed-by-pet-pit-bull-in-us-mother-says-will-never-understand-why/): The three dogs have been taken into custody by Franklin County Animal Control, and their fate will be determined after a thorough investigation is completed.
- [Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Sheikh Hasina, Sister Rehana, And Others In Land Corruption Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/bangladesh-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-sheikh-hasina-sister-rehana-and-others-in-land-corruption-case/): Judge Zakir Hossain has scheduled April 27 to review the progress on the execution of arrest warrants, according to ACC Assistant Director Aminul Islam.
- [India deploys troops after deadly protests over Muslim endowment bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/india-deploys-troops-after-deadly-protests-over-muslim-endowment-bill/): West Bengal leader Mamata Banerjee appeals for calm, saying Waqf Amendment Act will not be ‘applicable’ in state.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,144](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1144/): These are the key events on day 1,144 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Lebanese Civil War began 50 years ago. Here’s how one photographer saw it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/lebanese-civil-war-began-50-years-ago-heres-how-one-photographer-saw-it/): Award-winning photojournalist Claude Salhani documented his country’s war until grief over the suffering drove him away.
- [France can and must do more than recognising Palestinian statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/france-can-and-must-do-more-than-recognising-palestinian-statehood/): The French government has the moral and legal obligation to act against the genocide in Gaza and the Israeli occupation.
- [Trump Makes First Comment On Iran Talks, Tehran Says US ‘In A Hurry To Strike Nuclear Deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/trump-makes-first-comment-on-iran-talks-tehran-says-us-in-a-hurry-to-strike-nuclear-deal/): US President Donald Trump said the Iran talks are “going OK” but added “nothing matters until you get it done,” following a meeting between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman. Araghchi said the US is “in a hurry” to reach a deal but warned it “won’t be easy” and […]
- ['Leave Now...': US Gives 30-Day Warning To Foreign Nationals. What Happens If They Don't Comply?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/leave-now-us-gives-30-day-warning-to-foreign-nationals-what-happens-if-they-dont-comply/): The Trump administration said that foreign nationals staying in the US must either register themselves with the federal government or face legal consequences.
- [WATCH | Ailing Pope Francis Makes Unexpected Visit To St. Mary Major’s Basilica In Wheelchair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/watch-ailing-pope-francis-makes-unexpected-visit-to-st-mary-majors-basilica-in-wheelchair/): Pope Francis, recovering from double pneumonia, made a second surprise appearance on April 12. Seated in a wheelchair and holding white roses, the 88-year-old visited the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. Video showed him with a small nasal tube for extra oxygen. He first surprised the faithful on April 10 with a visit […]
- [At least 100,000 protesters rally for Gaza in Bangladesh’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/at-least-100000-protesters-rally-for-gaza-in-bangladeshs-capital/): At least 100,000 protesters filled the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in a massive rally for Gaza.
- [Thousands attend Sanders’ ‘fighting oligarchy’ rally in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/thousands-attend-sanders-fighting-oligarchy-rally-in-los-angeles/): US senator joined by AOC, who slams Trump’s ‘corrupt and disastrous tariff scheme’ as ploy to enrich corporate cronies.
- [Hundreds in New York demand release of Mahmoud Khalil who faces deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/hundreds-in-new-york-demand-release-of-mahmoud-khalil-who-faces-deportation/): Hundreds of protesters at Times Square in New York demanded the release of Mahmoud Khalil who faces deportation.
- [Florida Woman Charged With Buying And Selling Human Bones On Facebook Marketplace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/florida-woman-charged-with-buying-and-selling-human-bones-on-facebook-marketplace/): The woman was accused of buying and selling human bones online, the police said. She was arrested and later released on bail.
- [21 Killed In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City Days After US Envoy Met Putin For Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/21-killed-in-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-city-days-after-us-envoy-met-putin-for-ceasefire-talks/): At least 83 people, including seven children, were wounded in the strike. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a “strong response” from Europe and the US.
- [‘Dozens dead and wounded’ in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Sumy: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/dozens-dead-and-wounded-in-russian-attack-on-ukraines-sumy-zelenskyy/): Ukrainian president calls for a global response to the attack that left at least 20 people dead.
- [Gaza’s al-Ahli Hospital targeted by Israeli missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/gazas-al-ahli-hospital-targeted-by-israeli-missiles/): The last functioning hospital in northern Gaza is now out of service after the latest missile attacks.
- [Record-breaking teenager Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/record-breaking-teenager-gout-smashes-20-second-barrier-in-200m-sprint/): The 17-year-old Australian of South Sudanese heritage bags the national 200m title two days after winning the 100m race.
- [Week in pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to floods in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/week-in-pictures-from-forced-displacement-in-gaza-to-floods-in-dr-congo/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia ‘alive, secure’ in El Salvador: Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/kilmar-abrego-garcia-alive-secure-in-el-salvador-trump-administration/): Trump administration tells court Kilmar Abrego Garcia is confined in a notorious prison but keeps mum on his return.
- [Ennis downs Stanionis to unify boxing’s IBF, WBA welterweight belts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/ennis-downs-stanionis-to-unify-boxings-ibf-wba-welterweight-belts/): American Ennis is crowned the best fighter in the division after stopping Lithuania’s Stanionis after six rounds.
- [Israeli forces bomb al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, forcing patients to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/israeli-forces-bomb-al-ahli-hospital-in-gaza-forcing-patients-to-flee/): The missile destroyed parts of the hospital, including its emergency department.
- [Trump tells reporters Iran nuclear talks are ‘going okay’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/trump-tells-reporters-iran-nuclear-talks-are-going-okay/): US President Donald Trump says nuclear negotiations with Iran are ‘going okay’, after delegates met in Oman.
- [Russia Ukraine War | Ukraine Claims Indian Firm Hit By Russian Missile | Putin | Zelensky | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-claims-indian-firm-hit-by-russian-missile-putin-zelensky-news18/): | Ukraine Claims Indian Firm Hit By Russian Missile, Medicines Worth $15 Million Destroyed-Response From Russia And India Awaited n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Golf: Rory McIlroy leads the Masters; closes in on career Grand Slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/golf-rory-mcilroy-leads-the-masters-closes-in-on-career-grand-slam/): McIlroy sets up a final round showdown with DeChambea as the Northern Irishman seeks an elusive first Green Jacket.
- [The Zimbabwean singer who found fame in China – and obscurity at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/the-zimbabwean-singer-who-found-fame-in-china-and-obscurity-at-home/): Jo Stak used to sing in Mandarin and get stopped by fans on the streets of Shanghai. That changed when he came home.
- [Volkanovski beats Lopes; reclaims UFC featherweight title in front of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/volkanovski-beats-lopes-reclaims-ufc-featherweight-title-in-front-of-trump/): The Australian beat his Brazilian opponent by unanimous decision to reclaim his title on UFC 314 fight night in Miami.
- [US-Iran Hold 'Positive And Constructive' Nuclear Talks, Set For Further Dialogue Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/13/us-iran-hold-positive-and-constructive-nuclear-talks-set-for-further-dialogue-next-week/): The talks were held amid rising tensions between both nations as Trump warned of potential military action if Iran failed to halt its nuclear activities. 
- [Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party barred from upcoming elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/tanzanias-main-opposition-chadema-party-barred-from-upcoming-elections/): A treason charge and the exclusion of the main opposition draw attention before October polls in Tanzania.
- [Liverpool vs West Ham: Premier League – team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/liverpool-vs-west-ham-premier-league-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Premier League leaders Liverpool could be two games from title as West Ham arrive at Anfield.
- [Sudan paramilitaries kill at least 100 people in Darfur attack, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/sudan-paramilitaries-kill-at-least-100-people-in-darfur-attack-un-says/): The RSF and allied militias launched an assault on the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps and the city of el-Fasher.
- [How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/how-has-the-war-in-ukraine-divided-western-countries/): The US is pushing for a quick end to Russia’s war as Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv.
- [UK steps in to save British Steel as nationalisation looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/uk-steps-in-to-save-british-steel-as-nationalisation-looms/): Intervention follows a breakdown in talks between the UK government and British Steel’s Chinese owner, Jingye Group.
- [Chinese AI Videos Show Donald Trump, Elon Musk Making Sneakers As Tariff Memes Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/chinese-ai-videos-show-donald-trump-elon-musk-making-sneakers-as-tariff-memes-go-viral/): Chinese social media users have flooded China’s social media outlets with AI-generated videos which make fun of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports.
- [Promised $2 Trillion, Delivered $150 Billion: Musk Dramatically Lowers His DOGE Spending Cut Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/promised-2-trillion-delivered-150-billion-musk-dramatically-lowers-his-doge-spending-cut-targets/): Elon Musk appeared to dramatically lower DOGE’s savings goal, projecting $150 billion for the year, far short of his earlier $2 trillion claims. Trump praised the team’s efforts, telling Musk: “Your people are fantastic. In fact, hopefully, they will stay around for the long haul.” Musk’s role at the White House is due to come […]
- [Israel cuts off Rafah, issues new forced displacement orders for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/12/israel-cuts-off-rafah-issues-new-forced-displacement-orders-for-gaza/): The army says it completed the Morag Corridor as it threatens to expand its operations to ‘most of Gaza’s territory’.
- [Russia’s Putin open to Ukraine peace deal: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russias-putin-open-to-ukraine-peace-deal-us-envoy/): Witkoff says talks with Putin ‘compelling’; Lavrov warns agreeing terms ‘not easy’; Trump blames Zelenskyy for war.
- [This Billionaire Criticized China....And Lost $40 Billion | Viral Discussion On 'Chinese Jeff Bezos'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/this-billionaire-criticized-china-and-lost-40-billion-viral-discussion-on-chinese-jeff-bezos/): Did you know this Chinese billionaire also vanished from an African talent show he produced? It was a hint of the growing challenges he was encountering in his attempt to oppose Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [Bhangra, Music And Fervour: In A First, Indian Consulate In Seattle Celebrates Baisakhi | See Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/bhangra-music-and-fervour-in-a-first-indian-consulate-in-seattle-celebrates-baisakhi-see-photos/): The three-part X post by the Indian Consulate in Seattle included pictures of vibrant Bhangra performances and other celebrations that took place on the occasion of Baisakhi. 
- [China accuses US of launching cyberattacks during Asian Winter Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/china-accuses-us-of-launching-cyberattacks-during-asian-winter-games/): Chinese police add three alleged NSA agents to a wanted list over ‘advanced’ attacks.
- [Psychological trauma to “haunt” Palestinians for life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/psychological-trauma-to-haunt-palestinians-for-life/): “When people are in survival mode, they numb their feelings.”
- [Attacks in Sudan’s Darfur kill at least 300 as grim anniversary passes: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/attacks-in-sudans-darfur-kill-at-least-300-as-grim-anniversary-passes-un/): Deaths and displacement continue to rise as Sudan marks two years of vicious conflict.
- [The Dark Side of Conservation | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/the-dark-side-of-conservation-true-crime-reports-2/): How far will Western powers go for conservation?
- [44,000 Pakistani Families Refuse Polio Vaccines For Children; Even Taliban Doing Better, Says Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/44000-pakistani-families-refuse-polio-vaccines-for-children-even-taliban-doing-better-says-minister/): The Health Minister stated that the Taliban is aiding in vaccinating Afghan children against polio, aiming to eliminate the virus in a few years. He urged Pakistanis to ignore misinformation and vaccinate their children
- [11 Minutes In Space: Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King Lift Off With All-Women Blue Origin Crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/11-minutes-in-space-katy-perry-lauren-sanchez-gayle-king-lift-off-with-all-women-blue-origin-crew/): Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which included pop star Katy Perry, helicopter pilot Lauren Sanchez and journalist Gayle King, completed their trip to the edge of space. The flight lasted around 11 minutes and traveled more than 60 miles above Earth. The Blue Origin mission marks the first all-female spaceflight since 1963.00:00 Introduction00:15 All female crew […]
- [Chinese Diplomat’s Hot Take On White House Press Secretary's Dress Sends Internet In A Meltdown: ‘Fake News’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/chinese-diplomats-hot-take-on-white-house-press-secretarys-dress-sends-internet-in-a-meltdown-fake-news/): Chinese diplomat Zhang Zhisheng slammed Karoline Leavitt for wearing a dress made in China.
- [Why bonds, not stocks, could predict the next economic crisis in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/why-bonds-not-stocks-could-predict-the-next-economic-crisis-in-the-us/): A sell-off in US Treasuries has raised fears that investors’ long term confidence in the US economy is waning.
- [Putin Open To 'Permanent Peace' Deal With Ukraine, Says Trump Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/putin-open-to-permanent-peace-deal-with-ukraine-says-trump-envoy/): Trump has been pressing Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a ceasefire but has failed to extract any major concessions from the Kremlin, despite repeated negotiations between Russian and US officials
- [Xi Jinping's Vietnam Trip Aiming To 'Screw' US, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/xi-jinpings-vietnam-trip-aiming-to-screw-us-says-trump/): Xi Jinping visited Vietnam, paying tribute to Ho Chi Minh and signing 45 cooperation agreements to strengthen regional trade amid US tariffs. He will also visit Malaysia and Cambodia.
- [The Zanclean Megaflood: This Is What The Largest Flood In Earth's History Did](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/the-zanclean-megaflood-this-is-what-the-largest-flood-in-earths-history-did/): Around 5 million years ago, the Zanclean Megaflood filled the dry Mediterranean Sea with Atlantic Ocean water, carving a trench through the Strait of Gibraltar
- ['Coordinated Campaign': China Blames US 'Secret Agents' For Asian Winter Games Cyberattacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/coordinated-campaign-china-blames-us-secret-agents-for-asian-winter-games-cyberattacks/): Police released a statement on Weibo accusing three US National Security Agency (NSA) agents of attacks on “key information infrastructure”.
- [In A First, Four Arrested In Japan For Selling AI-Generated Obscene Images: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/in-a-first-four-arrested-in-japan-for-selling-ai-generated-obscene-images-report/): The four, aged in their 20s to 50s, allegedly made posters featuring indecent images of women and sold them on internet auction sites,.
- [Ukraine Says New Russian Missile, Bomb Attack Hits Sumy, After Strike Kills 35 | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/ukraine-says-new-russian-missile-bomb-attack-hits-sumy-after-strike-kills-35-english-news-n18g-2/): Ukraine’s Air Force said a new Russian missile and guided bombs targeted the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Monday evening, a day after a missile strike killed 35 people in the city.Local officials said the missile strike occurred on the outskirts of the city and reported no casualties. Checks were being conducted to […]
- [Katy Perry Joins First All-Female Space Crew In 60 Years On Blue Origin’s NS-31 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/katy-perry-joins-first-all-female-space-crew-in-60-years-on-blue-origins-ns-31-mission/): It was the 11th human spaceflight by Blue Origin, which took off from West Texas at around 8:30 AM local time on Monday, April 14 and travelled to the edge of space.
- [Saudi Hajj Portal Reopens To Accommodate 10,000 More Indian Pilgrims After Centre's Intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/saudi-hajj-portal-reopens-to-accommodate-10000-more-indian-pilgrims-after-centres-intervention/): The Saudi Hajj Ministry has agreed to reopen the Hajj (Nusuk) Portal for Combined Hajj Group Operators (CHGOs) to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims.
- [Harvard University defies Trump’s demands, faces $2.3bn in funding cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/harvard-university-defies-trumps-demands-faces-2-3bn-in-funding-cuts/): The Ivy League school becomes first US university to defy Trump administration’s demands after campus protests.
- [Marco Rubio’s Warning To H-1B, Green Card Holders: ‘US Visas Are A Privilege, Not…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/marco-rubios-warning-to-h-1b-green-card-holders-us-visas-are-a-privilege-not/): Marco Rubio On US Visas: Visa applications are thoroughly vetted and people who “endorse or espouse” terrorist activity are ineligible for US visas, Marco Rubio said.
- [Hamas ‘studying’ Israeli ceasefire proposal, demand to disarm a ‘red line’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/hamas-studying-israeli-ceasefire-proposal-demand-to-disarm-a-red-line/): Hamas says latest Israeli ceasefire proposal demanding the Palestinian group disarm crosses ‘a million red lines’.
- [Netizens Mock ‘Dork’ Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Mission: ‘Forced Girl Power Moment In Space’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/netizens-mock-dork-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-mission-forced-girl-power-moment-in-space/): Lauren Sanchez called the trip “profound” and said, “I was up there and you see Earth and then you know it’s completely black.”
- [Girlfriend Or Abductor? All About Barbara Jabarika Who Allegedly Honey-Trapped Mehul Choksi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/girlfriend-or-abductor-all-about-barbara-jabarika-who-allegedly-honey-trapped-mehul-choksi/): The Mehul Choksi saga also mentions a ‘honey-trap and abduction plot’ involving a Hungarian woman, named Barbara Jabarika.
- [Trump Considers Pausing Auto Tariffs As World Economy Endures Whiplash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-considers-pausing-auto-tariffs-as-world-economy-endures-whiplash/): Last week, after a bond market sell-off pushed up interest rates on US debt, Trump announced that for 90 days his broader tariffs against dozens of countries would instead be set at a baseline 10 per cent to give time for negotiations
- [Ukraine Says New Russian Missile, Bomb Attack Hits Sumy, After Strike Kills 35 | English News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/ukraine-says-new-russian-missile-bomb-attack-hits-sumy-after-strike-kills-35-english-news-n18g/): Ukraine’s Air Force said a new Russian missile and guided bombs targeted the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Monday evening, a day after a missile strike killed 35 people in the city.Local officials said the missile strike occurred on the outskirts of the city and reported no casualties. Checks were being conducted to […]
- [Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kaitlan Collins In Oval Office Showdown: ‘Nobody Watches You Anymore’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/donald-trump-attacks-cnns-kaitlan-collins-in-oval-office-showdown-nobody-watches-you-anymore-watch/): When Kaitlan Collins asked about the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Donald Trump called her a “low-rated anchor” and slammed CNN’s credibility.
- [El Salvador's President Bukele Says He Won't Return Kilmar Abrego Garcia To U.S | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/el-salvadors-president-bukele-says-he-wont-return-kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-u-s-trump-n18g/): El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says he won’t return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States, after Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters it’s “up to El Salvador” whether the man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison returns to the U.S. Bukele and Bondi made the comments in the Oval Office alongside President Trump, […]
- [Jeff Bezos Literally Falls For Love After Blue Origin's Touchdown | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/jeff-bezos-literally-falls-for-love-after-blue-origins-touchdown-watch/): Jeff Bezos was seen tripping as he rushed to the door of the space capsule carrying his fiancée Lauren Sanchez.
- [US Freezes $2.2 Billion Funding For Harvard After University Rejects Trump's Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/us-freezes-2-2-billion-funding-for-harvard-after-university-rejects-trumps-demands/): Harvard president Alan Garber vowed in a letter to students and faculty to defy the government, insisting that the school would not “negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.”
- [Zuckerberg Testifies As Meta Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/zuckerberg-testifies-as-meta-faces-landmark-antitrust-trial-over-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions/): Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta in a landmark US antitrust trial, denying claims it bought Instagram and WhatsApp to crush competition. The FTC argues Meta holds a monopoly in social networking.
- [Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-moves-closer-to-semiconductor-tariffs-floats-pause-on-auto-duties/): US president says he is looking at offering relief to automakers as they adjust their supply chains.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,146](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1146/): These are the key events on day 1,146 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [New York City To Celebrate April 14 As 'Dr Ambedkar Day', Mayor Pays Tribute To Dalit Icon's Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/new-york-city-to-celebrate-april-14-as-dr-ambedkar-day-mayor-pays-tribute-to-dalit-icons-legacy/): New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised Ambedkar’s legacy as a political leader, economist and relentless advocate for equality.
- [When 17 Doctors Couldn't Help, AI Did: How ChatGPT Helped A Mother Diagnose Son's Rare Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/when-17-doctors-couldnt-help-ai-did-how-chatgpt-helped-a-mother-diagnose-sons-rare-condition/): The AI chatbot not only helped the family identify the child’s rare condition but also guided them towards the urgent treatment the child needed.
- ['I Did Not Want Anyone Else To Get It': JD Vance Accidentally Drops Football Championship Trophy | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/i-did-not-want-anyone-else-to-get-it-jd-vance-accidentally-drops-football-championship-trophy-video/): JD Vance accidentally dropped Ohio State’s national championship trophy during a White House event. He later joked on X, saying, he did not want ‘anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy’.
- [El Salvador, US shift responsibility for wrongful deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/el-salvador-us-shift-responsibility-for-wrongful-deportation-2/): US and Salvadoran officials tried to say the other side was responsible for returning a wrongfully deported man.
- [El Salvador, US shift responsibility for wrongful deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/el-salvador-us-shift-responsibility-for-wrongful-deportation/): US and Salvadoran officials tried to say the other side was responsible for returning a wrongfully deported man.
- [Heavy damage from arson fire to Pennsylvania governor’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/heavy-damage-from-arson-fire-to-pennsylvania-governors-home-2/): Video shows the extensive damage from an arson fire Sunday at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.
- [Heavy damage from arson fire to Pennsylvania governor’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/heavy-damage-from-arson-fire-to-pennsylvania-governors-home/): Video shows the extensive damage from an arson fire Sunday at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.
- [Xi courts Southeast Asia amid Trump tariff turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/xi-courts-southeast-asia-amid-trump-tariff-turmoil/): Chinese President Xi Jinping is courting Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia as Trump-era tariffs rattle Asia.
- [US attacks on Yemen killed 123 people since mid-March: Health authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/us-attacks-on-yemen-killed-123-people-since-mid-march-health-authorities/): Houthi-affiliated outlet reports 15 US strikes in Marib, as Yemeni group vows to maintain ‘steadfast position’ on Gaza.
- [Can Israel continue bombing Gaza’s health services?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/can-israel-continue-bombing-gazas-health-services/): Israel’s bombing of Gaza’s last functional hospitals turns treatable conditions into death sentences.
- [Rare Earth Minerals: How China Is Weaponizing The World’s Supply Chains To Get Back At Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/rare-earth-minerals-how-china-is-weaponizing-the-worlds-supply-chains-to-get-back-at-trump-tariffs/): While Donald Trump Trump’s tariffs jumped to 125 percent on Chinese goods, Beijing retaliated not just with words or reciprocal tariffs, but with something far more potent – rare earth elements. China imposed export restrictions on seven heavy and medium rare earths, some of which are critical to American defense systems. They’re also inside electric […]
- [South Korean President Says Trump Ordered Urgent Tariff Talks With His Country, India And Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/south-korean-president-says-trump-ordered-urgent-tariff-talks-with-his-country-india-and-japan/): Acting President Han Duck-soo said US President Donald Trump ordered his administration to conduct immediate tariff negotiations with South Korea, Japan and India.
- [‘Of Course Not’: El Salvador's Bukele Refuses To Return Wrongfully Deported Migrant Amid Trump Bromance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/of-course-not-el-salvadors-bukele-refuses-to-return-wrongfully-deported-migrant-amid-trump-bromance/): El Salvador’s President Bukele assured Trump he wouldn’t return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported from the US. They bonded over migration policies and criticized the media.
- [‘Forgive me, Mama’: A Gaza mother’s agony for a son Israel killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/forgive-me-mama-a-gaza-mothers-agony-for-a-son-israel-killed/): Rifaat Radwan was among 15 paramedics Israel killed, he recorded his own death and begged his mother to forgive him.
- [Nvidia commits to $500bn AI server production in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/nvidia-commits-to-500bn-ai-server-production-in-the-us/): The chipmaker is the latest tech firm to announce plans to bring jobs to the United States.
- [Hungary approves constitutional change banning LGBTQ+ events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/hungary-approves-constitutional-change-banning-lgbtq-events/): Rights activists and some legal scholars condemn the law, arguing that it effectively criminalises LGBTQ+ expression.
- [What is Betar US and why is it targeting pro-Palestinian activists?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/what-is-betar-us-and-why-is-it-targeting-pro-palestinian-activists/): Betar US is among many groups supporting calls by the Trump administration to deport pro-Palestine students.
- [Russia launches new strike on Sumy as residents mourn Sunday’s victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/russia-launches-new-strike-on-sumy-as-residents-mourn-sundays-victims/): Russia launched a new missile attack on Sumy, as residents were paying tribute to the victims of Sunday’s attack.
- [Who Are The JMB? Banned Bangladesh Group May Be Behind Waqf Protests, Says Indian Intelligence | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/who-are-the-jmb-banned-bangladesh-group-may-be-behind-waqf-protests-says-indian-intelligence-exclusive/): Intelligence sources said the JMB — a banned militant group that operates out of Bangladesh — collaborates with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, and even ISIS affiliates for training and logistics
- [Bangladesh Jails Beauty Queen Meghna Alam After Accusing Her Of Threatening Diplomatic Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/bangladesh-jails-beauty-queen-meghna-alam-after-accusing-her-of-threatening-diplomatic-relations/): Model Meghna Alam detained in Bangladesh for disrupting state security, following accusations of harming diplomatic relations, police say.
- [NASA Fires Indian-Origin Diversity Chief After Changing Her Designation To Avoid Trump Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/nasa-fires-indian-origin-diversity-chief-after-changing-her-designation-to-avoid-trump-crackdown/): Rajendra’s role as NASA’s chief diversity officer came under scrutiny after she escaped 900 job cuts at the space agency last year. She was allowed to continue at NASA with a new title.
- [Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/lebanese-pm-visits-syrias-president-to-reset-years-of-strained-relations/): Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.
- [Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/qatar-egypt-leaders-renew-support-for-gaza-ceasefire-reconstruction-plan/): Doha and Cairo announce plans for an international conference to coordinate Gaza ‘humanitarian and development’ efforts.
- [Watch: Moment When Blue Origin's All-Female Crew Landed Safely After 11-Minute Space Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/watch-moment-when-blue-origins-all-female-crew-landed-safely-after-11-minute-space-flight/): The all-female crew, including Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez and global pop icon Katy Perry, went to the edge of space in an 11-minute flight before returning to Earth.
- [Hungary Passes Constitutional Amendment To Ban LGBTQ+ Public Events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/hungary-passes-constitutional-amendment-to-ban-lgbtq-public-events/): The amendment codifies a law fast-tracked through parliament in March that bans public events held by LGBTQ+ communities, including the popular Pride event.
- ["Fully Fit To Execute Duties" White House Releases Results Of President Trump’s Annual Physical Exam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/fully-fit-to-execute-duties-white-house-releases-results-of-president-trumps-annual-physical-exam/): The White House released Donald Trump’s health report, which declares that the President “is fully fit to execute the duties” of the presidency while laying out a few conditions. The report, written by the president’s physician, Dr. Sean P. Barbabella, says that Trump “remains in excellent health” and “exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health.” It […]
- [Russia’s latest strikes in Ukraine kill four in Kharkiv after Sumy attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/russias-latest-strikes-in-ukraine-kill-four-in-kharkiv-after-sumy-attack/): The strikes in eastern Ukraine follow an attack in Sumy that killed more than 30 people, sparking condemnation.
- [It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/it-is-time-liberia-enacts-legislation-banning-fgm/): Years of symbolic bans by traditional chiefs have done nothing to curb the harmful practice.
- [Sudan war to enter third year as RSF assaults in Darfur intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/sudan-war-to-enter-third-year-as-rsf-assaults-in-darfur-intensify/): Rights groups urge protection of civilians and aid access as millions of people are displaced and many face famine.
- [Mehul Choksi Arrested : Extradition Sooner Than Later? | Mehul Choksi News | #TheRightStand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/mehul-choksi-arrested-extradition-sooner-than-later-mehul-choksi-news-therightstand/): | We have an extradition treaty with and that treaty ultimately emphasizes certain exceptions and to my mind he() doesn’t fall into that exceptions: Pinky Anand – Senior Advocate & Former ASG, Senior Advocate & Former ASG MehulChoksiCase n18oc_worldn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘I Just Got Here’: Donald Trump Calls Ukraine-Russia Conflict ‘Biden’s War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/i-just-got-here-donald-trump-calls-ukraine-russia-conflict-bidens-war/): Donald Trump distanced himself from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling it “Biden’s war” and claiming it wouldn’t have happened if he were in office.
- [Can China use US debt in its tariff war against Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/can-china-use-us-debt-in-its-tariff-war-against-trump/): China is the second largest holder of US debt and could, theoretically, dump it to devalue the dollar.
- [All-female crew completes space tourism journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/all-female-crew-completes-space-tourism-journey/): A space tourism rocket carried an all-female crew of six to the edge of space and back.
- [Did Trump really ‘exempt’ Chinese phones, chips from tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/did-trump-really-exempt-chinese-phones-chips-from-tariffs/): Trump only rolled back tariffs imposed since April 2. Laptops, phones and semiconductors still face hefty levies.
- ["Human Shields..." Russia Claims Iskanders Hit Ukraine Army Meet, Trump Dubs Sumy Attack "A Mistake"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/human-shields-russia-claims-iskanders-hit-ukraine-army-meet-trump-dubs-sumy-attack-a-mistake/): Russia said on Monday (April 14) that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a “human shield” after Kyiv said the attack Sunday (April 13) killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.Russia’s attack drew condemnation and accusations […]
- [Greek police probe hardline group claims on bombing attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/greek-police-probe-hardline-group-claims-on-bombing-attacks/): Revolutionary Class Struggle asserts attacks on railway operator and a ministry dedicated to ‘the Palestinian people’.
- [Islamabad seeks answers after eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/islamabad-seeks-answers-after-eight-pakistanis-shot-dead-in-iran/): The attack underscores the tense security landscape along their shared border — and their differing threat perceptions.
- [Peru mourns death of literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/peru-mourns-death-of-literary-giant-mario-vargas-llosa/): The writer was a leading light in the 20th-century Latin American literature boom and has won a Nobel Prize.
- [Germany wants to deport four pro-Palestine activists: What you should know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/germany-wants-to-deport-four-pro-palestine-activists-what-you-should-know/): The US citizen and three European nationals who face expulsion have not been convicted of any crime.
- [Aftermath of deadly US air strikes on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/aftermath-of-deadly-us-air-strikes-on-yemen/): Video shows the aftermath of US air strikes targeting a factory in Yemen’s Sanaa province, that killed seven people.
- [Xi Arrives In Vietnam, Urges Joint Fight Against US ‘Protectionism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/xi-arrives-in-vietnam-urges-joint-fight-against-us-protectionism/): Xi Jinping, during his Southeast Asia tour from April 14 to 18, warned that there are no winners in a trade and tariff war. Writing in Vietnam’s Communist Party’s mouthpiece, he emphasized that protectionism “leads nowhere.” With Vietnam facing high tariffs from the US, Xi urged China and Vietnam to protect the multilateral trading system […]
- [Khamenei Orders Max Military Readiness As US Says ‘Ready To Go Deep & Big’ If Iran Nuke Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/khamenei-orders-max-military-readiness-as-us-says-ready-to-go-deep-big-if-iran-nuke-talks-fail/): The US defence secretary has reiterated that the White House hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. However, Pete Hegseth warned that if that failed, the US military was ready “to go deep and to go big” during an interview with CBS. “Again, we don’t want to do that, […]
- [Marco Rubio Says US Visa Holders Not Protected By First Amendment, Points To Supreme Court Rulings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/marco-rubio-says-us-visa-holders-not-protected-by-first-amendment-points-to-supreme-court-rulings/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa holders can’t use the First Amendment to support foreign terrorist groups. The Trump administration deported students for pro-Palestinian protests, but courts blocked some deportations.
- [Gambling Scandal Rocks UK's Tories: Watchdog Claims Sunak’s Close Aides Placed Bets On Election Date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/gambling-scandal-rocks-uks-tories-watchdog-claims-sunaks-close-aides-placed-bets-on-election-date/): Former British MP Craig Williams and 14 others were charged with gambling offences related to the 2024 election timing. The probe revealed insider betting by senior Conservatives.
- [Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Launches All-Female Crew Into Space, Headlined By Katy Perry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-launches-all-female-crew-into-space-headlined-by-katy-perry/): The crew will travel over 100 kilometres (62 miles) above the Earth, experiencing a few minutes of weightlessness before descending back to the surface
- [Six brothers killed by Israeli strike whilst distributing aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/six-brothers-killed-by-israeli-strike-whilst-distributing-aid-in-gaza/): Israel killed six brothers who were helping distribute food to Palestinians in Gaza. The youngest was 10 years old.
- [Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/thousands-of-sikh-pilgrims-visit-pakistan-to-celebrate-vaisakhi-festival/): Thousands of Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi in Pakistan, with 6,500 Indian pilgrims visiting holy sites across the country.
- [Gabon military leader Brice Oligui Nguema wins presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/gabon-military-leader-brice-oligui-nguema-wins-presidential-election-2/): Gabon’s military leader Brice Oligui Ngeuma, has been declared winner of the presidential election with 90% of the vote.
- [Iran to consult with Russia on US nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/iran-to-consult-with-russia-on-us-nuclear-talks/): Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow as US allies seek to avoid being sidelined by Trump.
- [China Targets Hollywood, Cuts Back On Movie Releases As Trade War With US Rages Over Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/china-targets-hollywood-cuts-back-on-movie-releases-as-trade-war-with-us-rages-over-trump-tariffs/): Hollywood is being pulled into Donald Trump’s trade war. After the US President escalates tariffs on Chinse imports, Xi Jinping is cutting back on the number of American films allowed in movie theaters. The Chinese box office was once a coveted space for American-made movies. But as China expanded its local film production, Hollywood films […]
- [Hamas Sets New Condition For Releasing All Hostages, Calls On Israel To Guarantee End Of Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/hamas-sets-new-condition-for-releasing-all-hostages-calls-on-israel-to-guarantee-end-of-gaza-war/): This came after 1,574 Palestinians were killed since March 18, when the ceasefire collapsed, taking the overall death toll since the war began to 50,944.
- [Russia, Egypt Wrap Up ‘Friendship Bridge 2025’ Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/russia-egypt-wrap-up-friendship-bridge-2025-drills/): Russia showcased footage of the ‘Friendship Bridge 2025’ naval drills with Egypt, held from April 6 to 10 in the Mediterranean. Russian forces, including the frigate Golovko, tanker Vyazma, and Ka-27 helicopter, participated alongside Egypt’s frigate Al Galala, missile boats Fuad Zekri and Mahmoud Fahmy, and F-16 aircraft. The exercise included briefings, tactical planning, and […]
- [Bangladesh Restores 'Except Israel' Clause On Passports As Public Anger Swells Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/bangladesh-restores-except-israel-clause-on-passports-as-public-anger-swells-over-gaza-war/): The phrase “valid for all countries except Israel” was printed on Bangladeshi passports for decades before it was removed in 2021. This comes after violent anti-Israel protests last week.
- [Marrying An American? US Immigration Now Wants Your Chats, Call Logs And Sleeping Habits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/marrying-an-american-us-immigration-now-wants-your-chats-call-logs-and-sleeping-habits/): Marriage to a US citizen, once a gateway to the American dream, is now a bureaucratic challenge under Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies.
- [News 18 Evening Digest: Indian Team To Travel To Belgium Ahead Of Mehul Choksi's Bail Hearing, PM Modi’s Big Message Against Congress & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/news-18-evening-digest-indian-team-to-travel-to-belgium-ahead-of-mehul-choksis-bail-hearing-pm-modis-big-message-against-congress-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: 5 Reasons Why NIA Got 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana’s Custody, Jharkhand Minister Hafizul Ansari’s Remark Draws Fire From BJP, and Salman Khan Gets Another Death Threat.
- [Ecuador’s president wins election, rival calls for recount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/ecuadors-president-wins-election-rival-calls-for-recount/): There were scenes of celebration amongst supporters of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa
- [Josh Shapiro arson attack: What do we know about suspect Cody Balmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/josh-shapiro-arson-attack-what-do-we-know-about-suspect-cody-balmer/): Balmer is facing criminal charges after allegedly breaking into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion and starting a fire.
- [Russia Claims Ukraine Used Human Shields In Sumy, Says It Targeted Military Sites Only Amid Fresh Blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/russia-claims-ukraine-used-human-shields-in-sumy-says-it-targeted-military-sites-only-amid-fresh-blasts/): Russia appeared to deny responsibility for the strikes on Sumy that killed 34 people and said that they only attack military-related targets.
- [Dortmund vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/dortmund-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league-start-team-news-lineups/): Dortmund want to erase their 4-0 quarterfinal setback to Barcelona in the Champions League second leg in Germany.
- [Bethlehem carvers fret over second Easter without tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/bethlehem-carvers-fret-over-second-easter-without-tourists/): Bethlehem artisans face a worsening crisis as Israel’s war on Gaza halts tourism and US tariffs threaten exports.
- [The global economy is in turmoil. Now is the time to build a new order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/the-global-economy-is-in-turmoil-now-is-the-time-to-build-a-new-order/): As Trump’s policies shake the Global North, the Global South has the chance to do away with the exploitative status quo.
- [Fact check: Does a new study say the flu vaccine is dangerous?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/fact-check-does-a-new-study-say-the-flu-vaccine-is-dangerous/): A new Cleveland Clinic study misses key aspects of the vaccine’s effectiveness, sparking public questions.
- [FACT CHECK: Aid workers and vehicles targeted in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/fact-check-aid-workers-and-vehicles-targeted-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at claims by the Israeli military about the killing of Palestinian medics
- [Animated maps show two years of war in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/animated-maps-show-two-years-of-war-in-sudan/): About 30 percent of Sudan’s 48 million people – more than 14 million – have been forced to flee their homes.
- [Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/algeria-orders-exit-of-french-officials-amid-rocky-relations/): Latest salvo in diplomatic spat comes after France arrested three Algerians over kidnapping of social media influencer.
- [Israeli forces attack UN-run aid centre in south Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/israeli-forces-attack-un-run-aid-centre-in-south-gaza/): Israeli forces bombed a UN-run aid centre in Khan Younis surrounded by dozens of tents housing displaced Palestinians.
- [Sumy Attack | Trump Slams Russia Over Attack On Ukraine's Sumy, Says Russia Made A Mistake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/14/sumy-attack-trump-slams-russia-over-attack-on-ukraines-sumy-says-russia-made-a-mistake/): US President Donald Trump on Sunday said a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy that killed at least 34 people was “a horrible thing.””I think it was terrible. And I was told they made a mistake. But I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing,” Trump […]
- [Peru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/peru-jails-ex-president-humala-for-15-years-over-money-laundering/): Judges also order jailing of Nadine Heredia, Humala’s wife, in the same case but she flees to Brazil with her son.
- [Despite crackdown, Afghan refugees remain rooted in Pakistan’s northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/despite-crackdown-afghan-refugees-remain-rooted-in-pakistans-northwest/): Afghans remain in Pakistan’s northwest province as local support and weak enforcement slow deportations.
- [Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/will-us-pressure-tactics-on-lebanon-make-hezbollah-disarm-faster/): US pressure campaign to accelerate the disarming of Hezbollah is putting Lebanese government in a difficult position.
- [Amid Zimbabwe’s political crisis, hope and frustration brew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/amid-zimbabwes-political-crisis-hope-and-frustration-brew/): As president Mnangagwa faces pressure to resign, people say they are angry but fear protesting amid calls for change.
- ["Hostages Will Return in Coffins…” Hamas Blames Israel for “Losing Contact” With US Hostage in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/hostages-will-return-in-coffins-hamas-blames-israel-for-losing-contact-with-us-hostage-in-gaza/): The armed wing of Hamas claimed to have lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander. Al-Qassam Brigades said on April 14 that the contact was lost after the IDF* attacked the place where the militants were holding Alexander. Hamas also warned Israeli hostages’ families that their “children will return […]
- [Trump Steps Up Pressure, China Now Faces Up To 245% Tariffs For 'Its Retaliatory Actions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trump-steps-up-pressure-china-now-faces-up-to-245-tariffs-for-its-retaliatory-actions/): A White House Fact Sheet said that China now faces tariffs up to 245% “as a result of its retaliatory actions”.
- [Richard Armitage, Dilpomat Known For Strengthening US-Japan Alliance, Dies At 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/richard-armitage-dilpomat-known-for-strengthening-us-japan-alliance-dies-at-79/): Armitage held significant government positions in the United States’ diplomacy and security, contributing to the strengthening of the Japan-US alliance.
- [World's First AI+IVF Baby Is Here. What This Means For The Future Of Fertility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/worlds-first-aiivf-baby-is-here-what-this-means-for-the-future-of-fertility/): Scientists used a sperm-injecting robot for artificial reproduction, leading to the birth of the first child conceived with robotic aid. This AI-driven IVF method was performed in Mexico while being monitored remotely by specialists in Hudson, New York
- [KFC Worker Killed In Pakistan As Restaurant Attacked During Anti-Israel Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/kfc-worker-killed-in-pakistan-as-restaurant-attacked-during-anti-israel-protest/): The incident took place in Sheikhupura when a large number of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists attacked the KFC restaurant, the police said. 
- [Top UK barrister: Israel is carrying out ‘destruction of humanity’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/top-uk-barrister-israel-is-carrying-out-destruction-of-humanity-in-gaza/): Michael Mansfield, a human rights lawyer, talks to Al Jazeera about a war crimes case he and others recently filed.
- [Video: Leading human rights lawyer speaks out on Israel war crimes suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/video-leading-human-rights-lawyer-speaks-out-on-israel-war-crimes-suspects/): A lawyer spoke out after helping file a legal case against 10 British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza.
- [Curry, Butler carry Warriors to play-in win over Grizzlies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/curry-butler-carry-warriors-to-play-in-win-over-grizzlies/): A combined 75 points by Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry against the Grizzlies help Warriors qualify for the playoffs.
- [IDF Fighter Jet Bombs Israeli Community Along Gaza Border, Calls It ‘Technical Malfunction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/idf-fighter-jet-bombs-israeli-community-along-gaza-border-calls-it-technical-malfunction/): This happened owing to a “technical malfunction”, the IDF said, adding that no injuries were reported.
- [China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/china-posts-5-4-gdp-growth-in-first-quarter-beating-forecasts/): Statistics agency says economy ‘off to a good start’ despite more ‘complex and severe’ external environment.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,147](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1147/): These are the key events on day 1,147 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Indian-Origin Malaysian Man Jailed, Fined For Smuggling Puppy Into Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/indian-origin-malaysian-man-jailed-fined-for-smuggling-puppy-into-singapore/): Mahentharan Ganesan, 43, pleaded guilty to three charges – one count of importing an animal without a licence and two counts of breaching his duty of care as an animal owner, with another charge taken into consideration for his sentencing
- [Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/countries-reach-landmark-deal-on-tackling-future-pandemics-who-says/): WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says draft agreement shows multilateralism is ‘alive and well’.
- [Kashmir’s famed saffron faces devastating new terror: Porcupines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/kashmirs-famed-saffron-faces-devastating-new-terror-porcupines/): Kashmir’s saffron farmers are losing 30 percent of their crop to the rodents as deforestation pushes them into farms.
- [Canadian Universities Report Jump In US Applicants As Trump Cuts Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/canadian-universities-report-jump-in-us-applicants-as-trump-cuts-funding/): Officials at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus said the school reported a 27% jump in graduate applications as of March 1 from U.S. citizens for programs starting in the 2025 academic year, compared to all of 2024
- [China Welcomes ‘Indian Friends’, Eases Rules To Issue Over 85,000 Visas In Three Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/china-welcomes-indian-friends-eases-rules-to-issue-over-85000-visas-in-three-months/): In a key development indicating improving ties, China has issued over 85,000 visas to Indians between January 1, 2025, to April 9.
- [India Slams Pakistan's Baseless Comments on Waqf Act | Ministry of External Affairs Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/india-slams-pakistans-baseless-comments-on-waqf-act-ministry-of-external-affairs-responds/): The Ministry of External Affairs, India, has strongly rejected Pakistan’s comments on the Waqf Amendment Act, terming them “motivated and baseless”. The government has made it clear that Pakistan has no right to comment on India’s internal matters. The Waqf Amendment Act aims to establish a secular, transparent, and accountable system for Waqf administration.The Ministry […]
- [Trump's Tariff Negotiations With Over 70 Nations Has Just One Goal: 'Isolate China'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trumps-tariff-negotiations-with-over-70-nations-has-just-one-goal-isolate-china/): The Trump administration plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure over 70 nations to limit their dealings with China, aiming to prevent Chinese firms from avoiding U.S. tariffs.
- [‘Ball Is In China's Court, Beijing Needs To Deal With US, Not Other Way Round’: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/ball-is-in-chinas-court-beijing-needs-to-deal-with-us-not-other-way-round-white-house/): The White House said that it is China that needs to deal with the US and not the other way round.
- [Amid Trump's Tariff Threats, Iran's Khamenei Wants To Boost Trade Ties With 'Economic Hub' India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/amid-trumps-tariff-threats-irans-khamenei-wants-to-boost-trade-ties-with-economic-hub-india/): Khamenei’s statement came days after US President Donald Trump announced tariff threats, which have been on hold for 90 days.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.6 Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-6-hits-afghanistan-tremors-felt-in-delhi/): Afghanistan Earthquake: The quake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said while the epicentre was 164 km east of Baghlan.
- [‘America Has Never Been This Divided’: Joe Biden In First Speech Since Leaving Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/america-has-never-been-this-divided-joe-biden-in-first-speech-since-leaving-office/): Warning that the US has “never been this divided,” Joe Biden said, “We can’t go on like this as a divided nation, as divided as we are.”
- [Indians Among 18 Get Lifesaver Award for Rescuing 22 From Fire In Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/indians-among-18-get-lifesaver-award-for-rescuing-22-from-fire-in-singapore/): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s seven-year-old son was among those hurt in the fire at the three-storey River Valley Road building which houses a children’s enrichment centre run by Newtonshow Camp
- [Trump Plans To Incentivise Self-Deportation: Cash, Flight Tickets For Immigrants To Leave US Voluntarily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trump-plans-to-incentivise-self-deportation-cash-flight-tickets-for-immigrants-to-leave-us-voluntarily/): U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Tuesday that he planned to roll out a new program offering money for immigrants in the country illegally to leave voluntarily.
- [Trump believes it’s up to China to open talks on trade, White House says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trump-believes-its-up-to-china-to-open-talks-on-trade-white-house-says/): Hong Kong’s postal service says it will no longer accept US-bound goods in response to US ‘bullying’.
- [Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/xi-arrives-in-malaysia-with-a-message-chinas-a-better-partner-than-trump/): Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.
- [Barcelona and PSG reach Champions League semifinals; Dortmund and Villa out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/barcelona-and-psg-reach-champions-league-semifinals-dortmund-and-villa-out/): Barca and Paris-Saint Germain overcome Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, respectively, in narrow quarterfinal wins.
- [Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/sudan-paramilitary-declares-rival-government-two-years-into-civil-war/): Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control.
- [Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/hamas-lost-contact-with-group-holding-gaza-captive-after-israeli-attack/): Hamas says Israeli bombing resulted in loss of contact with group guarding Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.
- [Former Brazil President Bolsonaro in recovery after 12-hour surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/former-brazil-president-bolsonaro-in-recovery-after-12-hour-surgery/): The right-wing leader faces legal proceedings over his alleged involvement in a 2023 effort to oust President Lula.
- [Jordan thwarts plot that threatened national security, 16 arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/jordan-thwarts-plot-that-threatened-national-security-16-arrested/): Jordan says it has arrested 16 people accused of plotting to threaten national security.
- [‘Ant Gang’ smugglers plead guilty to trafficking wildlife in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/ant-gang-smugglers-plead-guilty-to-trafficking-wildlife-in-kenya/): Four wildlife traffickers face sentencing in Kenya after being caught smuggling 5,000 rare queen ants.
- [What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/what-is-the-regional-impact-of-the-war-in-sudan/): Foreign powers back different sides, while fears grow that violence could spread.
- [Trump Wants A Quick Resolution, Putin Prolongs Negotiations, What's The End Game For Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-wants-a-quick-resolution-putin-prolongs-negotiations-whats-the-end-game-for-ukraine-war/): Russia’s deadly missile strikes on Sumy are the latest in a string of intensifying Russian attacks on urban centers in Ukraine. In fact civilian deaths have increased since US-mediated ceasefire talks began in March. While President Trump seeks a swift resolution, Putin is exploiting this urgency by prolonging negotiations and attaching maximalist conditions. By feigning […]
- [Trump Threatens To Send 'Homegrown Criminals' To El Salvador Prison: 'I Would Love To Do It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-threatens-to-send-homegrown-criminals-to-el-salvador-prison-i-would-love-to-do-it/): El Salvador has already taken illegal migrants from the US, but Trump doubled down on the idea of sending US citizens to El Salvador too, calling them “homegrown criminals”.
- [US increases forces near Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/us-increases-forces-near-iran/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos looks the military threat that accompanies negotiations
- [Beijing pauses Boeing orders as trade war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/beijing-pauses-boeing-orders-as-trade-war-escalates/): Boeing’s setback boosts competitiveness for rivals Airbus and COMAC in China.
- [Iran ‘must stop and eliminate’ nuclear enrichment, says US envoy Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/iran-must-stop-and-eliminate-nuclear-enrichment-says-us-envoy-witkoff/): Steve Witkoff previously suggested that the US is seeking to curb Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, not abolish it.
- [Does Trump want a Gaza ceasefire before his Middle East trip?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/does-trump-want-a-gaza-ceasefire-before-his-middle-east-trip/): Parsing through Donald Trump’s Middle East agenda with Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations.
- [France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats as tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/france-to-expel-12-algerian-diplomats-as-tensions-escalate/): Paris announces expulsions a day after Algeria orders 12 French diplomats to leave within 48 hours.
- [Khamenei Draws "Red Line" For Iran-US Nuke Deal, IRGC Shows Unseen Footage of 2024 Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/khamenei-draws-red-line-for-iran-us-nuke-deal-irgc-shows-unseen-footage-of-2024-attack-on-israel/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that he is neither “overly optimistic nor pessimistic” regarding nuclear talks with the USIran and the US held talks in Muscat on April 14, with Oman’s foreign minister acting as the mediatorMeanwhile, the IRGC released previously unseen footage of its “True Promise operation” against Israel. Iran fired a […]
- [Russia Jails Four Journalists Who Covered Navalny's Imprisonment: 'Participating In Extremist Group'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russia-jails-four-journalists-who-covered-navalnys-imprisonment-participating-in-extremist-group/): Antonina Kravtsova, Konstantin Gabov, Sergei Karelin, and Artem Kriger covered Navalny to “five years and six months in a general-regime penal colony”.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa meets with Qatar’s Emir in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/syrias-al-sharaa-meets-with-qatars-emir-in-doha/): Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim al-Thani on his first official visit to Doha.
- [Russian journalists jailed for more than 5 years over alleged Navalny ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russian-journalists-jailed-for-more-than-5-years-over-alleged-navalny-ties/): Russian court sentences four journalists over alleged ties to former opposition leader’s banned anticorruption group.
- [Two years into Sudan’s civil war, what lies ahead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/two-years-into-sudans-civil-war-what-lies-ahead/): Two years into Sudan’s civil war, civilians in Darfur are under siege as peace talks stall and violence escalates.
- [Philippines-US Ready Nmesis Missile System for "Full Battle Test", Russia Eyes Indonesian Air Base?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/philippines-us-ready-nmesis-missile-system-for-full-battle-test-russia-eyes-indonesian-air-base/): Philippines has confirmed the deployment of US anti-ship missile system *NMESIS for this year’s Balikatan military exercisesThe NMESIS is the second US missile deployed to the Philippines and will be deployed in the drills to test “integrated air missile defence” for the first timeThe midrange capability Typhon missile arrived in the Philippines last April and […]
- [Apple Airlifted $2 Billion Worth Of iPhones From India Ahead Of Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/apple-airlifted-2-billion-worth-of-iphones-from-india-ahead-of-trumps-tariffs/): In April, the U.S. administration imposed 26% duties on imports from India, much lower than the more than 100% China was facing at the time.
- [Visas Of 9 MIT-Linked Students Revoked Without Notice Amid Trump's Crackdown: 'Extremely Concerned'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/visas-of-9-mit-linked-students-revoked-without-notice-amid-trumps-crackdown-extremely-concerned/): At least nine students, recent graduates, and post-doctoral students at the Cambridge University have had their visas and immigration status unexpectedly revoked, said MIT’s president.
- [Severe sandstorms engulf southern Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/severe-sandstorms-engulf-southern-iraq/): A severe sandstorm blanketed southern Iraq, causing airports to close down and hospitalising over 3,500 people.
- [Mark Zuckerberg back in US court amid push to break up Meta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/mark-zuckerberg-back-in-us-court-amid-push-to-break-up-meta/): The last time the US Federal Trade Commission broke up a major corporation was AT&T, more than four decades ago.
- [‘Gates of Hell Will…’ Houthis Fume As US ‘Open To Help’ UAE Launch Yemen Ground War, Saudi Opts Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/gates-of-hell-will-houthis-fume-as-us-open-to-help-uae-launch-yemen-ground-war-saudi-opts-out/): US warplanes on April 14 carried out 15 airstrikes in Yemen’s northeastern Marib governorate, according to a report by Al MayadeenThese strikes come as private American security contractors are in talks with Yemeni militias who are planning a ground offensive against the HouthisMeanwhile, a senior Houthi leader on April 13 took to X to warn […]
- [23 Soviet Troops Turned To Stone By Aliens? Cold War-era CIA File Makes Bizarre Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/23-soviet-troops-turned-to-stone-by-aliens-cold-war-era-cia-file-makes-bizarre-claim/): After the Soviet Union collapsed, the CIA acquired a 250-page KGB report recounting a bizarre encounter between the Soviet troops and aliens.
- [Trump Freezes $2bn In Harvard Funding After University Rejects Demands To Limit Activism On Campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-freezes-2bn-in-harvard-funding-after-university-rejects-demands-to-limit-activism-on-campus/): The Trump administration is freezing more than $2 billion in federal funds for Harvard, after the university rejected a list of demands from the White House, including to limit activism on campus and shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Harvard stated “The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.” :41 […]
- ['Felt Like Toilet Paper': Singapore Worker's Bold Resignation Note Sparks Toxic Workplace Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/felt-like-toilet-paper-singapore-workers-bold-resignation-note-sparks-toxic-workplace-debate/): The resignation was shared on LinkedIn by Angela Yeoh, Director at Summit Talent, a Singapore-based talent acquisition firm
- [Israel has killed at least 71 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/israel-has-killed-at-least-71-civilians-in-lebanon-since-ceasefire-un-says/): Death toll announced as Israel launches new attack in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring three.
- [The human cost of two years of war in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/the-human-cost-of-two-years-of-war-in-sudan/): After two years of war in Sudan, millions of people are on the brink of starvation.
- [Trump-China trade war: Which US companies could be worst hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-china-trade-war-which-us-companies-could-be-worst-hit/): Tech companies, fashion firms and agribusinesses face body blows from Trump’s eye-watering tariffs on China.
- [Chinese POWs Reveal What Lured Them to Join Russia's War, Beijing Rejects Ukraine's "Manipulation"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/chinese-pows-reveal-what-lured-them-to-join-russias-war-beijing-rejects-ukraines-manipulation/): Ukraine held a press conference with Chinese soldiers captured on the frontline after Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of recruiting fighters from China. The men were led into a press centre handcuffed and flanked by armed Ukrainian guards and it was unclear if they were speaking of their own volition.However, a spokesperson for the Security Service […]
- [Trump Threatens To Strip Harvard Of Its Tax-Exempt Status For Not Accepting Policy Changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-threatens-to-strip-harvard-of-its-tax-exempt-status-for-not-accepting-policy-changes/): In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said tax-exempt status is “totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST.”
- [Jordan says it thwarts plot that threatened national security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/jordan-says-it-thwarts-plot-that-threatened-national-security/): Sixteen arrested as authorities say they have foiled a plot that involved explosives and a drone factory.
- [Pakistan police bus bombing kills three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/pakistan-police-bus-bombing-kills-three/): Three police officers were killed and 18 others injured in a remote-controlled bomb attack on a police bus in Pakistan.
- ["Preposterous" Trump And El Salvador President Bukele Defiant On 'Mistakenly Deported' Maryland Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/preposterous-trump-and-el-salvador-president-bukele-defiant-on-mistakenly-deported-maryland-man/): El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he won’t return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man the Trump administration mistakenly deported to his home country. “How can I return him to the United States? Like if I smuggle him into the United States?” Bukele said. “Of course I’m not going to do it. The question is preposterous.” […]
- [“Russians Rejected Us…” Chinese Soldiers Captured In Ukraine Speak Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russians-rejected-us-chinese-soldiers-captured-in-ukraine-speak-out/): Ukraine has presented two alleged Chinese nationals, Zhang Renbo and Wang Guangjun, claiming they fought for Russia on the Donetsk frontlines. Captured by Ukrainian forces, the men said they served under Russian commanders and described facing hostility from Russian troops. Wang said he was driven by a lifelong dream of joining the military, a goal […]
- [Pakistan accelerates deportation of Afghans: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/pakistan-accelerates-deportation-of-afghans-un/): Nearly 60,000 people have crossed back into Afghanistan since the start of April.
- [Russian spy chief threatens Poland and Baltic States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/russian-spy-chief-threatens-poland-and-baltic-states/): Sergey Naryshkin’s comments likely to stoke concern that Russia could threaten other European states after Ukraine.
- [Columbia student arrested during naturalisation interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/columbia-student-arrested-during-naturalisation-interview/): A Palestinian Columbia university student, Mohsen Mahdawi, has been arrested under threat of deportation.
- [Harvard’s $2.3bn gamble: What Trump demanded; how the university resisted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/harvards-2-3bn-gamble-what-trump-demanded-how-the-university-resisted/): A month after Columbia buckled to Trump’s demands, Harvard says it won’t accept them. Here’s how the battle unfolded.
- [Wave of ‘coordinated attacks’ targets French prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/wave-of-coordinated-attacks-targets-french-prisons/): Antiterrorism office launches inquiry into attacks featuring gunshots and arson thought to be linked to drug gangs.
- [US employers abandoned their DEI commitments long before Trump took office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/us-employers-abandoned-their-dei-commitments-long-before-trump-took-office/): In 2024, CAIR registered the highest number of complaints of employment discrimination in its history.
- [Iran Has A ‘Nuclear Bomb Button’? Trump ‘Seeks Report’, Israel ‘Wary’ As US Hints At Letting Tehran…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/iran-has-a-nuclear-bomb-button-trump-seeks-report-israel-wary-as-us-hints-at-letting-tehran/): The US president’s Middle East envoy appears to use a key component of the 2015 Iran deal as a reference point for the current talks he’s holding with Tehran. That deal, which Trump abandoned in 2018, barred Iran from enriching its uranium beyond 3.67%.Iran “do[es] not need to enrich past 3.67%. In some circumstances. They’re […]
- [Footage ‘Shows’ Moment Russian Missile Strike Interrupts Church Service In Ukraine’s Sumy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/footage-shows-moment-russian-missile-strike-interrupts-church-service-in-ukraines-sumy/): A church service livestream in Ukraine’s Sumy appeared to capture the moment Russian missiles struck the city on 13 April, as worshippers gathered to mark Palm Sunday.Explosions echoed through the church during the broadcast, moments before ballistic missiles hit central Sumy. According to reports, the strike killed 35 people and left at least 117 injured. […]
- [Sudan’s war is a humanitarian disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/sudans-war-is-a-humanitarian-disaster/): Sudan is living through one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. For millions, survival is all that’s left.
- [Real Madrid vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/real-madrid-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league-start-team-news-lineups/): Title holders Real Madrid eye historic Champions League second leg comeback charge against Arsenal after 3-0 defeat.
- [Who is Gout Gout, Australia’s record-breaking teenage sprint sensation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/who-is-gout-gout-australias-record-breaking-teenage-sprint-sensation/): Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the 17-year-old sprinter of South Sudanese heritage who is drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt.
- [Elephant herd in zoo reacts to California earthquake to protect their young](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/elephant-herd-in-zoo-reacts-to-california-earthquake-to-protect-their-young/): Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park during earthquake.
- [Hamas considers latest Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/hamas-considers-latest-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/): Hamas is reviewing Israel’s ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which includes a demand for the group to disarm.
- [Elias Rahbani: A Lebanese musical icon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/elias-rahbani-a-lebanese-musical-icon/): The genius of Elias Rahbani who composed songs for some of the biggest stars in Lebanese music.
- [Who Is Neela Rajendra? Why Did NASA Fire Her On Trump's Orders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/who-is-neela-rajendra-why-did-nasa-fire-her-on-trumps-orders/): Neela Rajendra, NASA’s Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has been dismissed following opposition to DEI initiatives by Trump and Musk. NASA dissolved its diversity division in March
- [On Camera: US Vice Prez Vance Drops Ohio State’s Football Championship Trophy, Trump Winces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/on-camera-us-vice-prez-vance-drops-ohio-states-football-championship-trophy-trump-winces/): In a light-hearted yet slightly awkward moment at the White House on 14 April, President Donald Trump hosted the national champion American football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Vice President JD Vance, accompanying Trump for the ceremony, accidentally dropped the championship trophy in front of the entire team and press.As Vance reached out to lift […]
- [News18 Evening Digest: MHA Monitors Bengal Violence, Bomb Threat To Ram Mandir & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/news18-evening-digest-mha-monitors-bengal-violence-bomb-threat-to-ram-mandir-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Barack Obama Praises Alma Mater Harvard For Rejecting Trump’s Demands; Court Allows Lokayukta To Continue Probe Involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah In MUDA case, among other stories
- [US detains Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi at citizenship interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/us-detains-palestinian-activist-mohsen-mahdawi-at-citizenship-interview/): Mahdawi’s lawyer says Columbia University student detained as ‘retaliation’ for pro-Palestinian stance.
- [Maldives Bans Entry Of Israelis In 'Resolute Solidarity' With Palestinian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/maldives-bans-entry-of-israelis-in-resolute-solidarity-with-palestinian/): The Maldives banned Israeli entry in solidarity with Palestinians, citing Israeli atrocities. President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the law. Only 59 Israelis visited in February.
- [MAGA Merchandise Made In China? Shocking Revelation Amid Trump's Tariff Blitz Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/maga-merchandise-made-in-china-shocking-revelation-amid-trumps-tariff-blitz-sparks-buzz/): A Chinese news outlet recently claimed that a company in China has been producing merchandise for Trump’s MAGA campaign since 2016.
- [Singapore to hold election on May 3 in first electoral test for PM Wong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/singapore-to-hold-election-on-may-3-in-first-electoral-test-for-pm-wong/): Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says city-state is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid global uncertainties.
- [Did US courts back Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s El Salvador deportation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/did-us-courts-back-kilmar-abrego-garcias-el-salvador-deportation/): Trump, Bukele reject ruling to return the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported by the US.
- [Police use batons against pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/police-use-batons-against-pro-palestinian-protesters-in-amsterdam/): Video shows Dutch police using batons against pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Amsterdam.
- [What’s behind global femicide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/whats-behind-global-femicide/): “They were already burying her when she found her daughter.”
- [Trump eyes deportation of ‘homegrown criminals’ to El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/trump-eyes-deportation-of-homegrown-criminals-to-el-salvador/): After deporting foreign passport holders to notorious Central American prison, president hints US citizens could follow.
- [Tired Of City Life, Couple Builds Rs 30 Lakh Moringa Brand From 1 Acre Farm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/tired-of-city-life-couple-builds-rs-30-lakh-moringa-brand-from-1-acre-farm/): Tired of stressful city life, Jitendra Mann and Sarla returned to their village in Haryana, where they now enjoy a simple and healthy life through farming.
- [What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? The Cancer Diamantaire Mehul Choksi Is Being Treated For](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/what-is-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-the-cancer-diamantaire-mehul-choksi-is-being-treated-for/): Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi is suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia—a kind of blood cancer. Here’s what it is and the symptoms of the disease
- [US Judge Halts Trump Move To Revoke 500,000 Immigrants' Legal Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/us-judge-halts-trump-move-to-revoke-500000-immigrants-legal-status/): The parole program allowed entry to the United States for two years for up to 30,000 migrants per month from the four countries, which have grim human rights records
- [’40 Explosions’ Deadly Ukraine Drone Blitz Hits Russia’s Kursk As Sumy ‘Massacre’ Death Toll Rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/40-explosions-deadly-ukraine-drone-blitz-hits-russias-kursk-as-sumy-massacre-death-toll-rises/): An elderly woman was killed in a “massive” overnight attack in the Russian city of Kursk, local authorities said Tuesday (April 15).”Kursk was subjected to a massive enemy attack tonight,” the Kursk regional government posted on Telegram. “Unfortunately, an 85-year-old woman died.”Nine other people were treated for shrapnel wounds, burns and head injuries, it said.Fires […]
- [Barack Obama Praises Alma Mater Harvard For Rejecting Trump’s Demands: ‘Sets An Example’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/barack-obama-praises-alma-mater-harvard-for-rejecting-trumps-demands-sets-an-example/): Barack Obama praised Harvard University for defying Donald Trump’s “ham-handed” attempt to stifle academic freedom.
- [China Tells Airlines To Suspend Boeing Jet Deliveries: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/china-tells-airlines-to-suspend-boeing-jet-deliveries-report/): Since President Donald Trump took office in January, the world’s two biggest economies have been locked in a tit-for-tat tariff war, with the US now charging levies of up to 145 percent on imports from China
- [Millions displaced as Sudan war enters third year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/millions-displaced-as-sudan-war-enters-third-year/): Sudan war enters third year, displacing 13 million amid famine, violence, and deepening humanitarian crisis.
- [Amnesty International launches Hong Kong office overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/15/amnesty-international-launches-hong-kong-office-overseas/): Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas will be led by Hong Kong activists operating from different countries.
- [Portrait of amputee Palestinian boy from Gaza wins World Press Photo award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/portrait-of-amputee-palestinian-boy-from-gaza-wins-world-press-photo-award/): The winning photo depicts nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour whose arms were severed in an Israeli attack last year in Gaza.
- [Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract until 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/virgil-van-dijk-signs-new-liverpool-contract-until-2027/): Liverpool captain inks a two-year extension, becoming the second key player to re-sign with the club in the last week.
- [UK Supreme Court rules on legal definition of “a woman”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/uk-supreme-court-rules-on-legal-definition-of-a-woman/): In a long-awaited ruling, the UK Supreme Court has defined a woman as someone born biologically female.
- [Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf wins world’s top photo prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/palestinian-photographer-samar-abu-elouf-wins-worlds-top-photo-prize/): The winning picture of this year’s World Press Photo competition highlights the human cost of war in Gaza.
- [Dozens killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza’s tent camps for displaced people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/dozens-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gazas-tent-camps-for-displaced-people/): Israeli attacks target displaced people in and around southern Gaza’s al-Mawasi, as well as in Beit Lahiya in the north.
- [Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/is-zimbabwe-wooing-donald-trump-by-paying-white-farmers-and-ending-tariffs/): Zimbabwe is the only country to have suspended tariffs on US imports so far.
- [Houthis Blame US for "14 Airstrikes" on Yemen, UAE, Saudi Deny Role in Land Offensive Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/houthis-blame-us-for-14-airstrikes-on-yemen-uae-saudi-deny-role-in-land-offensive-talks-with-us/): Houthi media said at least one person was dead after the US launched more than a dozen air strikes on the militia-held capital Sanaa on April 16. The Houthis’ Al-Masirah TV and Saba news agency reported “American aggression targeting Al-Nahda residential neighbourhood” in Sanaa. “Fourteen air strikes carried out by American aggression hit the Al-Hafa […]
- [Pakistan's Gen Asim Munir Mentions Indian Army, Rakes Up Kashmir In Provocative Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/pakistans-gen-asim-munir-mentions-indian-army-rakes-up-kashmir-in-provocative-speech/): Speaking at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, General Munir said, “We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle.”
- [Child among three killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine before Paris talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/child-among-three-killed-in-russias-attack-on-ukraine-before-paris-talks/): Deadly air attack on the city of Dnipro comes hours before Ukrainian officials meet US and European officials in Paris.
- [Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russia-ramps-up-pressure-on-all-fronts-as-ukraine-offers-to-buy-us-patriots/): Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.
- ['Trying To Be Global Defender Of Muslim Causes’: India Slams Pakistan Army Chief’s Nod To 'Two-Nation' Theory | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trying-to-be-global-defender-of-muslim-causes-india-slams-pakistan-army-chiefs-nod-to-two-nation-theory-exclusive/): Top government sources said Munir’s statements are strategically timed with India’s Waqf Act amendment and ongoing protests “to amplify communal narratives that paint India as hostile to Muslims”
- [Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-administration-threatens-harvard-with-foreign-student-ban/): US Department of Homeland Security tells Harvard to comply with Trump’s demands or lose visas for foreign students.
- [Trump’s tariffs threaten Kashmir’s carpet-weaving legacy amid price hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trumps-tariffs-threaten-kashmirs-carpet-weaving-legacy-amid-price-hikes/): The 28-percent US tariff means the imported carpets will become significantly more expensive for American consumers.
- [Cambodia seeks China’s financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/cambodia-seeks-chinas-financial-support-as-xi-visits-amid-us-tariff-war/): Cambodia is an important leg in Xi’s regional tour, with China owning half of Cambodian businesses exporting to the US.
- [Putin Praises Elon Musk, Compares Him To Soviet Space Hero: ‘Such People Rarely Appear’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/putin-praises-elon-musk-compares-him-to-soviet-space-hero-such-people-rarely-appear/): Vladimir Putin said that Elon Musk is among the rare individuals “charged-up with a certain idea”.
- [Herro, Heat scorch Bulls to advance in NBA play-in, Mavericks upset Kings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/herro-heat-scorch-bulls-to-advance-in-nba-play-in-mavericks-upset-kings/): Heat and Mavericks stay in the hunt for NBA’s final Eastern and Western Conference playoff spots with dominant wins.
- [Elon Musk Wants To Have ‘Legion Of Children Before Apocalypse’, Reaches Out To Women On X: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/elon-musk-wants-to-have-legion-of-children-before-apocalypse-reaches-out-to-women-on-x-report/): The report claimed that Elon Musk even provided sperm to a high-profile Japanese woman after being approached by officials from Japan.
- [JK Rowling Praises UK Supreme Court Ruling Defining 'Woman' As Biological Female: 'Love It When...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/jk-rowling-praises-uk-supreme-court-ruling-defining-woman-as-biological-female-love-it-when/): JK Rowling confirmed her financial support for the group’s legal efforts and said that she has donated £70,000 to their crowdfunding campaign.
- [China says it will pay no attention to Trump’s ‘tariff numbers game’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/china-says-it-will-pay-no-attention-to-trumps-tariff-numbers-game/): Beijing’s comments come after White House says Chinese exports could face duties of up to 245 percent.
- [A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/a-nation-behind-bars-why-has-israel-imprisoned-10000-palestinians/): For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it has apprehended 15 more.
- [Battle for diaspora: Pakistan gov’t woos expats to break Imran Khan clout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/battle-for-diaspora-pakistan-govt-woos-expats-to-break-imran-khan-clout/): Ex-PM Khan has enjoyed support from overseas Pakistanis, winning him influence in the West.
- [Elon Musk, His DOGE Tasked To Build Software For Trump's ‘Gold Card’, A New US Citizenship Route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/elon-musk-his-doge-tasked-to-build-software-for-trumps-gold-card-a-new-us-citizenship-route/): ‘Gold Card’ is the new pathway for the US citizenship for the wealthy people, President Donald Trump has previously announced. Elon Musk has been tasked to develop software for it.
- [Who Is Chinmay Deore, Indian Student Facing Possible Deportation From US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/who-is-chinmay-deore-indian-student-facing-possible-deportation-from-us/): Chinmay Deore Deportation: Chinmay Deore first entered the United States with his family on an H-4 dependent visa in 2004.
- [Japan To Gift Shinkansen Train Sets To India For Bullet Train Testing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/japan-to-gift-shinkansen-train-sets-to-india-for-bullet-train-testing/): The testing of the E5 and E3 trains will aid Japan in refining the design of the E10 model- a more advanced Shinkansen model set to debut in the early 2030s.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,148](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1148/): These are the key events on day 1,148 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/us-judge-says-probable-cause-to-hold-trump-administration-in-contempt/): White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted court order on deportation flights.
- [Trump Threatens To Ban Harvard From Enrolling Foreign Students Amid Funding Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-threatens-to-ban-harvard-from-enrolling-foreign-students-amid-funding-standoff/): This comes after Trump said that Harvard University can no longer be considered among the “World’s Great Universities or Colleges”.
- [Kulbhushan Jadhav’s Case Finds Mention In Pakistan’s Supreme Court: ‘Wasn’t Allowed To Appeal…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/kulbhushan-jadhavs-case-finds-mention-in-pakistans-supreme-court-wasnt-allowed-to-appeal/): The case was mentioned in Pakistan’s top court as it was claimed that the right to appeal was not provided to Kulbhushan Jadhav.
- [‘Challenging Scenario’: US Central Bank Chief’s Stark Warning On Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/challenging-scenario-us-central-bank-chiefs-stark-warning-on-trump-tariffs/): Donald Trump tariffs: Jerome Powell said, “These are very fundamental policy changes. There isn’t a modern experience of how to think about this.”
- [Trump, Musk, Bangladesh's Yunus Feature In TIME's Most Influential Leaders List, Indians Miss Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-musk-bangladeshs-yunus-feature-in-times-most-influential-leaders-list-indians-miss-out/): No Indian leader featured in the TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list. Trump, Musk were among the world leaders to find a spot in top 100.
- [CIA’s Bizarre Missions Revealed: Cold War Condoms, Fake Sex Tapes Of World Leaders And…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/cias-bizarre-missions-revealed-cold-war-condoms-fake-sex-tapes-of-world-leaders-and/): Here’s a look at CIA’s most daring missions from their archives which have eventually been revealed to the public
- [Indian-Origin Doctor Is Now President Of UK's Royal College Of Physicians: Who Is Mumtaz Patel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/indian-origin-doctor-is-now-president-of-uks-royal-college-of-physicians-who-is-mumtaz-patel/): Dr Mumtaz Patel was serving as the RCP senior censor and vice-president for education and training and was also acting as president since June 2024.
- ['Real Chance': Donald Trump Suggests US Tariffs Capable Of Replacing Income Tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/real-chance-donald-trump-suggests-us-tariffs-capable-of-replacing-income-tax/): Trump hopes to use the tariff money to enact a tax bill to remove taxes on tips and Social Security and fulfill other campaign promises.
- [Ukraine Flouts Humanitarian Law, Exposes Identities Of Chinese Prisoners Of War To Prove Beijing Wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/ukraine-flouts-humanitarian-law-exposes-identities-of-chinese-prisoners-of-war-to-prove-beijing-wrong/): China has repeatedly denied the involvement of its citizens in the Russia-Ukraine war, to counter which Kyiv flouted the international humanitarian law and exposed the identities of POWs.
- ['We Are Two Nations, Not One': Pakistan's Army Chief Spews Hate Against Hindus, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/we-are-two-nations-not-one-pakistans-army-chief-spews-hate-against-hindus-india/): Pakistan army chief Asim Munir reaffirmed the two-nation theory, emphasising Pakistan’s distinct identity from Hindus in culture, religion, and ideology. He urged Pakistanis to pass down this narrative to future generations.
- [Trump touts ‘progress’ in Japan trade talks, as uncertainty roils stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-touts-progress-in-japan-trade-talks-as-uncertainty-roils-stocks/): Wall Street closes sharply lower as US Federal Reserve chair warns tariffs could lead to slower growth, higher inflation
- [US Sanctions Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Imports To Ramp Up Pressure On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/us-sanctions-chinese-refinery-over-iranian-oil-imports-to-ramp-up-pressure-on-tehran/): The US imposed new sanctions on a Chinese “teapot” refinery and other entities for importing Iranian oil, intensifying its ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Tehran.
- [Fifty years after fall of Phnom Penh, history weighs on Cambodian politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/fifty-years-after-fall-of-phnom-penh-history-weighs-on-cambodian-politics/): The Khmer Rouge rise to power and overthrow are foundational to Cambodian People’s Party legitimacy, but memories fade.
- [As Trump threatens tariffs, Vietnam scrambles to avert economic disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/as-trump-threatens-tariffs-vietnam-scrambles-to-avert-economic-disaster/): The Southeast Asian country is hoping for a reprieve from 46 percent duty, which would pummel its economy.
- [US envoy says fighting in Gaza would ‘end immediately’ if captives released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-envoy-says-fighting-in-gaza-would-end-immediately-if-captives-released/): Adam Boehler tells Al Jazeera ‘nothing goes forward’ on Israel-Palestine ceasefire deal until captives are released.
- [At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/at-least-50-killed-after-boat-catches-fire-capsizes-in-dr-congo/): A motorised wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire and capsized near the town of Mbandaka.
- [US Senator flies to El Salvador to help wrongly deported man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-senator-flies-to-el-salvador-to-help-wrongly-deported-man/): US Sen. Chris Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to try to free wrongly deported man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- [Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal as Champions League holders fail to fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/real-madrid-defeated-by-arsenal-as-champions-league-holders-fail-to-fire/): Real Madrid’s Champions League defence ends with a tame 2-1 defeat in Spain by Arsenal, who claim a 5-1 aggregate win.
- [US envoy to Hamas: ‘can’t deal’ with people holding captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-envoy-to-hamas-cant-deal-with-people-holding-captives/): The Trump administration’s envoy for hostage negotiations Adam Boehler spoke to Al Jazeera about discussions with Hamas.
- [Who will win the US-China trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/who-will-win-the-us-china-trade-war/): US-China trade war escalates with huge stakes for the economies of both nations and the rest of the world.
- [Is the US in a constitutional crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/is-the-us-in-a-constitutional-crisis/): Frequent attacks by Trump administration on courts and the judiciary.
- [‘Die-in’ held in Paris to protest killing of Palestinian journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/die-in-held-in-paris-to-protest-killing-of-palestinian-journalists/): One hundred journalists staged a ‘die-in’ in central Paris to protest the killing of nearly 200 Palestinian journalists.
- ["Teaches Hate, Stupidity" Trump Calls Harvard A "Joke" Amid His Pressure Campaign On Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/teaches-hate-stupidity-trump-calls-harvard-a-joke-amid-his-pressure-campaign-on-universities/): Earlier this week, Harvard became the first university to refuse to comply with the Trump administration’s requirements. This now sets up a showdown between the federal government and America’s oldest and wealthiest university. Federal officials are freezing $2.2 billion in multiyear grants to Harvard, along with a $60 million contract. Trump and his top aides […]
- [Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/israel-says-its-troops-will-remain-in-gaza-lebanon-and-syria-indefinitely/): Defence minister says army ‘will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and [Israeli] communities’.
- [Iran confirms next round of nuclear talks with US set for Rome on Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/iran-confirms-next-round-of-nuclear-talks-with-us-set-for-rome-on-saturday/): The announcement comes as IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.
- [UN Nuclear Chief Grossi Reaches Iran As ‘Confused’ US’ ‘Moving Goalposts’ Draws Araghchi’s Ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/un-nuclear-chief-grossi-reaches-iran-as-confused-us-moving-goalposts-draws-araghchis-ire/): The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, arrived in Tehran on April 16, local media reported, ahead of the Iran-US talks scheduled for this weekend”Grossi has arrived in Tehran,” said the ISNA news agency, adding that the IAEA* chief would meet Iran’s foreign minister as well as the head of its nuclear energy […]
- [At Least 50 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Boat Catches Fire And Capsizes In Congo River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/at-least-50-dead-hundreds-missing-after-boat-catches-fire-and-capsizes-in-congo-river/): The motorized wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire near the town of Mbandaka, Compétent Loyoko
- ['Like A Puzzle': UN Watchdog Chief Warns Iran 'Not Far' From Nuclear Bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/like-a-puzzle-un-watchdog-chief-warns-iran-not-far-from-nuclear-bomb/): Western countries, including the US, have long suspected Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its programme is for peaceful civilian purposes
- [Money, Plane Ticket, Stipend: Donald Trump Incentivizes Illegal Immigrants To Leave US 'Voluntarily'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/money-plane-ticket-stipend-donald-trump-incentivizes-illegal-immigrants-to-leave-us-voluntarily/): President Donald Trump is starting a program where illegal immigrants who chose to “self-deport” voluntarily, will be given cash and a plane ticket to get back home. “We are going to give them a stipend. We are going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we’re going to work with them. […]
- [Chinese manufacturers pitch products directly to Western consumers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/chinese-manufacturers-pitch-products-directly-to-western-consumers/): Chinese manufacturers are creating connections directly with Western consumers amid Trump’s trade war.
- [Israel ‘Urges’ US Not To Pull Out Syria Troops ‘Fearing’ Turkey, Sets Up Army Post Near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/israel-urges-us-not-to-pull-out-syria-troops-fearing-turkey-sets-up-army-post-near-damascus/): The Israeli military has established a military post in the village of Al-Hamidiya in Syria’s Quneitra region, reported Al MayadeenThe Israel Defence Forces have also raised the paratroopers’ flag over the site, as per the April 15 reportThis came as the Israeli defence minister on April 16 said that his troops would remain in what […]
- [US Judge Finds 'Probable Cause' To Hold Trump Administration In Contempt Over Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-judge-finds-probable-cause-to-hold-trump-administration-in-contempt-over-deportations/): US District Judge James E. Boasberg said he the administration must try to “purge” itself of a contempt finding or he will launch hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution.
- [Traveling to the US? Here’s what you should know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/traveling-to-the-us-heres-what-you-should-know/): Phones searched, visas revoked and political views under scrutiny – it’s a new era of border enforcement in the US.
- [Chaotic arrest of Venezuelan migrant in New Hampshire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/chaotic-arrest-of-venezuelan-migrant-in-new-hampshire/): Two federal agents attempting to arrest a Venezuelan migrant at a New Hampshire courthouse, knocked over an elderly man.
- [US Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Fires 200 Employees, Mostly Linked To Telugu Groups, For 'Donation Scam'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-mortgage-giant-fannie-mae-fires-200-employees-mostly-linked-to-telugu-groups-for-donation-scam/): At least 200 employees were allegedly fired on ‘ethical grounds’ for misusing Fannie Mae’s matching grants programme. Following the mass layoffs, an Indian-American Congressman has sought the company’s response
- [UK’s top court rules legal definition of ‘woman’ refers to ‘biological sex’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/uks-top-court-rules-legal-definition-of-woman-refers-to-biological-sex/): The decision was welcomed by some activists, but transgender campaigners warned it could lead to discrimination.
- [Russia jails journalists for alleged ties to Navalny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/russia-jails-journalists-for-alleged-ties-to-navalny/): Four Russian journalists were sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ties to late opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
- [As US and China escalate trade war, the world asks, ‘Who will blink first?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/as-us-and-china-escalate-trade-war-the-world-asks-who-will-blink-first/): US President Donald Trump says ball is in China’s court, but analysts say Beijing is prepared to withstand trade war.
- [Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/spotify-down-for-thousands-of-users-worldwide/): The audio streaming giant denies allegations of a security breach
- [Philippine Vessel Stages Provocative Actions In South China Sea, Says China Coast Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/philippine-vessel-stages-provocative-actions-in-south-china-sea-says-china-coast-guard/): China accused a Philippine coast guard vessel of harassing its ship near Huangyan Dao. Beijing claimed the Philippine ship staged photos and dangerously crossed near the Chinese vessel Zhongnan on April 14. After taking “regulatory measures,” China’s coast guard repelled the vessel, accusing Manila of violating international maritime laws. n18oc_crux
- [Trump To Cut All NATO Fund? US Budget Plan ‘Says…’ Russia Warns Bloc Nations ‘Will Suffer’ | Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trump-to-cut-all-nato-fund-us-budget-plan-says-russia-warns-bloc-nations-will-suffer-ukraine/): The US is considering a budget proposal that would eliminate “almost all funding for international organisations like the UN and NATO”, reported the NYT. The report cites an internal memo and undisclosed officials as its sourcesThe initiative is reportedly part of a plan that would see the US state department’s budget reduced by nearly 50%It […]
- [Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic town in central Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/al-shabab-fighters-attack-strategic-town-in-central-somalia/): The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.
- [It's Official: JD Vance to Visit Delhi This Month Amid Trade Talks Push; Agra, Jaipur On Itinerary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/its-official-jd-vance-to-visit-delhi-this-month-amid-trade-talks-push-agra-jaipur-on-itinerary/): Vance will be accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, and will hold meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian officials
- [RSF Declares Rival Government, ‘Seizes’ Zamzam Camp As Sudan Conflict Enters Third Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/rsf-declares-rival-government-seizes-zamzam-camp-as-sudan-conflict-enters-third-year/): On April 16, Sudan’s RSF chief declared a rival “Government of Peace and Unity,” opposing the army-backed regime as the war enters its third year. The RSF claimed control of a major displaced persons camp. The ongoing conflict has displaced millions, with over 770,000 fleeing to Chad, says UNHCR. n18oc_crux
- [Indian Student, 3 Others Sue Trump Administration Over Possible Deportation From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/indian-student-3-others-sue-trump-administration-over-possible-deportation-from-us/): The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown strikes higher education, prompting a slew of lawsuits against White House officials.
- [Ukraine prolongs martial law amid Russian air attacks, heavy ground battles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/ukraine-prolongs-martial-law-amid-russian-air-attacks-heavy-ground-battles/): The measure enables Ukraine to further delay elections, despite pressure for a presidential vote from the US and Russia.
- [Her Name is Nanny Nellie: Reclaiming Aboriginal History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/her-name-is-nanny-nellie-reclaiming-aboriginal-history/): The discovery of Aboriginal statues in the archives of the Australian Museum prompts a quest to reclaim dignity.
- [Can Trump legally deport US citizens to El Salvador prisons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/can-trump-legally-deport-us-citizens-to-el-salvador-prisons/): Proposal to deport criminals who are US citizens could test the limits of the US Constitution, experts say.
- [Capturing Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/capturing-water/): Campaigners in Cape Town confront the socioeconomic and environmental problems in the city’s water management system.
- ['Joke, Teaches Hate And Stupidity': Trump Says Harvard Not Among World's 'Great' Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/joke-teaches-hate-and-stupidity-trump-says-harvard-not-among-worlds-great-universities/): Harvard has stood out for defying US President Donald Trump’s attempts to force it to submit to wide-ranging government oversight, in contrast to several other universities that have folded under intense pressure from the White House
- [News18 Evening Digest: SC Asks Centre If Muslims Will Be A Part Of Hindu Boards & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/news18-evening-digest-sc-asks-centre-if-muslims-will-be-a-part-of-hindu-boards-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Farooq Abdullah Rubbishes Ex-RAW Chief’s Book Claim; Police Reveal Details Of Haryana YouTuber Wife’s Murder Plot, among other stories
- [“Sowing Chaos” Jordan Arrests 16 Members of Hamas-linked Muslim-brotherhood Over Rocket Attack Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/sowing-chaos-jordan-arrests-16-members-of-hamas-linked-muslim-brotherhood-over-rocket-attack-plot/): Jordan said on Tuesday (April 15) it had arrested 16 people allegedly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood who were trained and financed in Lebanon and had plotted attacks on targets inside the kingdom involving rockets and drones.Authorities said at least one rocket was ready to be launched as part of an operation that had been […]
- [What Are Rare Earth Minerals And Why China's Halt On Sale To US Matters | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/what-are-rare-earth-minerals-and-why-chinas-halt-on-sale-to-us-matters-explained/): China has restricted the exports of rare earth minerals, crucial for modern technologies and defence systems, to the US amid ongoing tariff tensions.
- [German Doctor Charged With Murder Of 15 Patients, Driven By 'Lust For Killing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/german-doctor-charged-with-murder-of-15-patients-driven-by-lust-for-killing/): The 40-year-old suspect is accused of having killed 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024 using a deadly cocktail of sedatives
- [Amid US trade war, China’s Xi goes on South Asian charm offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/amid-us-trade-war-chinas-xi-goes-on-south-asian-charm-offensive/): China’s premier, Xi Jinping is touring South Asia where he’s pitching Beijing as a reliable trade partner.
- [Trump’s new world order? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trumps-new-world-order-start-here/): How President Trump is reshaping global politics.
- [Children under fire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/children-under-fire-in-gaza/): Palestinian children bear the ultimate cost of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Technicians in Gaza make artificial limbs out of recycled materials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/technicians-in-gaza-make-artificial-limbs-out-of-recycled-materials/): Thousands of people in Gaza require artificial limbs after being maimed in Israeli attacks.
- [How Saudi Arabia Decides The Hajj Quota For Each Country Every Year | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/how-saudi-arabia-decides-the-hajj-quota-for-each-country-every-year-explained/): Saudi Arabia slashed India’s private Hajj quota by a staggering 80 percent, sparking anxiety among pilgrims and prompting a swift political response.
- [Gaza ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians and those helping them: MSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/gaza-mass-grave-for-palestinians-and-those-helping-them-msf/): Doctors Without Borders slams Israel for targeting humanitarian workers, blocking aid to Gaza and mass killings.
- [Russia’s largest military call-up whips up fear among young men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/russias-largest-military-call-up-whips-up-fear-among-young-men/): With at least 100,000 soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine, Moscow is making life harder for draft dodgers.
- [China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/chinas-xi-hails-new-golden-era-with-malaysia-during-trade-tour/): Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.
- [After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/after-two-years-of-war-in-sudan-the-world-can-no-longer-plead-ignorance/): The facts are clear and the stories are harrowing. What is missing is more action.
- [From China to France: Exploring the 7 Tallest Road Bridges on Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/from-china-to-france-exploring-the-7-tallest-road-bridges-on-earth/): These bridges are remarkable feats of engineering, showcasing advancements in design and construction techniques to overcome challenging terrains and connect regions more efficiently.
- [Biden Slams Trump for Causing 'So Much Damage' in Under 100 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/biden-slams-trump-for-causing-so-much-damage-in-under-100-days/): Former President Joe Biden criticized Trump’s administration for damaging Social Security programs, calling it a “hatchet” job. In his first public speech after leaving office, Biden condemned efforts to undermine Social Security, emphasizing that people rely on these benefits. He also criticized the new administration’s swift destructive actions within 100 days. n18oc_crux
- [US Says "Iran Must Stop & Eliminate” Nuclear Enrichment, Trump Holds Situation Meeting Before Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/us-says-iran-must-stop-eliminate-nuclear-enrichment-trump-holds-situation-meeting-before-talks/): US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Tehran “must stop and eliminate” its enrichment programme to reach a deal with Washington. “The president means what he says, which is they (Iran) cannot have a bomb,” Witkoff reiterated America’s stance. The remarks by Trump’s negotiator with Iran seemingly raises the bar of US demands ahead of another […]
- [UK Supreme Court Rules Legal Definition Of A Woman Is Based On Sex At Birth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/uk-supreme-court-rules-legal-definition-of-a-woman-is-based-on-sex-at-birth/): The decision comes after a long-running legal battle between the Scottish government and a women’s group. 
- [Netanyahu Visits Troops in Gaza, vows Hamas “Will Suffers Blows”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/netanyahu-visits-troops-in-gaza-vows-hamas-will-suffers-blows/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in northern Gaza on April 15, accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz and army commanders. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to continuing its military offensive against Hamas to secure hostages’ release. Netanyahu praised the troops for their efforts, stressing the goal of achieving all war objectives. n18oc_crux
- [Biden blasts Trump’s domestic policies in first post-presidency address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/biden-blasts-trumps-domestic-policies-in-first-post-presidency-address/): The ex-president accuses Trump of destroying the US Social Security Administration with DOGE’s reforms.
- [The peril of a president who’s never wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/the-peril-of-a-president-whos-never-wrong/): Donald Trump believes he’s never wrong – and that’s exactly what makes him so dangerous.
- [Israel’s demand that Hamas disarm is a “distraction”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/israels-demand-that-hamas-disarm-is-a-distraction/): “[Israel’s] saying that, Hamas aside, the Israeli plan is to occupy Gaza and take it over…”
- [Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/why-bangladeshs-renamed-new-year-parade-set-off-a-controversy/): Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.
- [Israeli soldiers filmed themselves destroying Gaza: See the video evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/israeli-soldiers-filmed-themselves-destroying-gaza-see-the-video-evidence/): Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit compiles evidence of potential Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
- [Israeli military attacks family car carrying father and children in Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/israeli-military-attacks-family-car-carrying-father-and-children-in-jenin/): A Palestinian father comforts his young daughter after Israeli troops opened fire on their family car in Jenin.
- [Trump v US courts: Where do challenges to executive orders stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/16/trump-v-us-courts-where-do-challenges-to-executive-orders-stand/): Trump’s 2025 executive orders face legal pushback. But is the US headed towards a constitutional crisis?
- [US To Exit Ukraine Peace Push If Deal “Not Doable Within Weeks”, Russia Says “Settlement Not Easy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-to-exit-ukraine-peace-push-if-deal-not-doable-within-weeks-russia-says-settlement-not-easy/): US President Donald Trump will walk away from trying to broker peace in Ukraine within days unless there are signs of progress, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (April 18).His comments followed U.S. talks with Ukrainian leaders in Paris – the first to be substantive, high level, in-person, and to include European […]
- [Iran Says Nuclear Deal Possible If US Is 'Realistic' Ahead Of Second Round Of Talks In Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/iran-says-nuclear-deal-possible-if-us-is-realistic-ahead-of-second-round-of-talks-in-rome/): Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it does not agree a deal with the United States over its nuclear programme
- [Children in Gaza survive on ‘less than a meal a day’: Aid groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/children-in-gaza-survive-on-less-than-a-meal-a-day-aid-groups/): About 95 percent of aid groups have suspended or cut their services due to Israeli bombardment and blockade.
- [Military courts: The front line of Uganda’s war on dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/military-courts-the-front-line-of-ugandas-war-on-dissent/): Used to prosecuting civilians, Uganda’s military courts help entrench repression ahead of the 2026 elections.
- [Rubio says US to decide within days if Ukraine ceasefire ‘doable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/rubio-says-us-to-decide-within-days-if-ukraine-ceasefire-doable/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will decide in days whether to continue to push for peace in Ukraine.
- [The dangers of falling in love online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/the-dangers-of-falling-in-love-online/): We discuss the dangers of falling in love online and how technology is used to deceive and steal from victims.
- [Trump ‘not in a Rush’ to Strike Iran Nuke Sites, Us “Surprises” Tehran by 'Welcoming' 3-stage Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-not-in-a-rush-to-strike-iran-nuke-sites-us-surprises-tehran-by-welcoming-3-stage-offer/): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 17) said he is “not in a rush” to take military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities but did not confirm a New York Times report that he had intervened to prevent an Israeli strike.”I wouldn’t say ‘waved off,'” he said, in reference to the Times report that he […]
- [Two Dead in Mass Shooting by Police Officer's Son at Florida University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/two-dead-in-mass-shooting-by-police-officers-son-at-florida-university/): A mass shooting at Florida State University on April 17 left two dead and five injured. The suspect, 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner—son of a Leon County Sheriff’s deputy—opened fire on campus before being shot by police. Eyewitness footage showed students fleeing the scene in panic as chaos unfolded. n18oc_crux
- [Ukraine Receives Bodies Of 909 Soldiers In Latest Repatriation With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/ukraine-receives-bodies-of-909-soldiers-in-latest-repatriation-with-russia/): On 28 March, the two countries conducted a similar exchange, with Kyiv receiving the same number of bodies, 909, and Moscow 43
- [US revokes nearly 1,500 student visas: Who are the targets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-revokes-nearly-1500-student-visas-who-are-the-targets/): Hundreds of students have had their visas cancelled and find themselves in limbo.
- [CAF fines its president’s club after African Champions League fan disorder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/caf-fines-its-presidents-club-after-african-champions-league-fan-disorder/): Mamalodi Sundowns, owned by the Confederation of African Football’s president, are fined for fan disorder.
- [US 'Hellfire' on Houthi Oil Port Kills 38, Israel Downs Ballistic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-hellfire-on-houthi-oil-port-kills-38-israel-downs-ballistic-missile/): The US launched deadly airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port, killing 38 and injuring 102, aiming to disrupt Houthi economic power. Al Masirah TV showed the aftermath with charred vehicles and burning tanks. Meanwhile, Israel intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile as air raid sirens sounded across several cities. n18oc_crux
- ['If President Asks Us...': Elon Musk Denies SpaceX Bid For Trump's Golden Dome Missile Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/if-president-asks-us-elon-musk-denies-spacex-bid-for-trumps-golden-dome-missile-project/): Responding to the claims, Musk clarified that SpaceX has not attempted to bid for any such defence contract
- [News 18 Evening Digest: US Ready To Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, India Draws Line Amid Bangladesh’s Provocations & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/news-18-evening-digest-us-ready-to-walk-away-from-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-india-draws-line-amid-bangladeshs-provocations-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: PM Modi Speaks To Elon Musk Ahead Of Tesla’s India Entry, Allahabad HC Grants Bail To Rape Accused, and Kesari Chapter 2 Review.
- [Protests in New York over Trump’s policies targeting universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/protests-in-new-york-over-trumps-policies-targeting-universities/): Students and staff at college campuses across the US are angry at what they say is an assault by the White House.
- [From Murshidabad To Minorities: India Draws The Line Amid Bangladesh’s Provocations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/from-murshidabad-to-minorities-india-draws-the-line-amid-bangladeshs-provocations/): Bangladesh interim government’s recent remarks and decisions have caused concern for India, including Yunus’ statement on Siliguri Corridor and his meeting with Chinese President.
- [28-Year-Old Indian-American Kevin Patel Shot Dead In Chicago’s Lincoln Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/28-year-old-indian-american-kevin-patel-shot-dead-in-chicagos-lincoln-park/): Witnesses informed the police that they saw a man and a woman fleeing the crime scene on foot, heading eastward.
- [US Senator meets wrongly deported migrant Abrego Garcia in El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-senator-meets-wrongly-deported-migrant-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador/): Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen shares a photo with the man whose return was ordered by the top US court.
- [US air attacks target Yemen fuel port, killing dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-air-attacks-target-yemen-fuel-port-killing-dozens/): US bombing raids on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port have killed dozens of people, according to Houthi-affiliated media.
- [‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/conspiracy-trial-restarts-whats-tunisias-history-with-death-penalty/): Death penalty has effectively been suspended in Tunisia since 1991, but prominent opposition figures may be sentenced.
- [38 Killed in US Strikes On Yemen’s Ras Isa Oil Port, Israel Downs Houthi ‘Revenge’ Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/38-killed-in-us-strikes-on-yemens-ras-isa-oil-port-israel-downs-houthi-revenge-missiles/): US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 38 people, Houthi rebels said Friday (April 18), in one of the deadliest attacks of Washington’s renewed campaign against the Iran-backed group.The strikes also injured more than 100 people, according to a Houthi-run television station that broadcast footage of large blazes lighting up the night […]
- [How Bangladesh Is Using Bengal's Anti-Waqf Bill Violence Against India: Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/how-bangladesh-is-using-bengals-anti-waqf-bill-violence-against-india-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): Intelligence sources allege groups such as the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) are exploiting the bill to stoke anti-India sentiment
- [Trump faces contempt risk: What happens if president violates court orders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-faces-contempt-risk-what-happens-if-president-violates-court-orders/): Judge James Boasberg has ruled that probable cause exists to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt.
- [At least two killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Sumy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/at-least-two-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-kharkiv-sumy/): Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv for the first time accuses China of providing weapons to Moscow.
- [Trump tariffs mean US Federal Reserve faces “conundrum”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-tariffs-mean-us-federal-reserve-faces-conundrum/): “The tariffs are stagflationary, so slower growth and higher inflation.”
- [Who Is Harpreet Singh, Dreaded Terrorist Behind 14 Blasts In Punjab Caught In US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/who-is-harpreet-singh-dreaded-terrorist-behind-14-blasts-in-punjab-caught-in-us/): Harpreet Singh, aka Happy Passia, is suspected of collaborating with Pakistan’s intelligence agency and with the Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International.
- ['Pathetic': It's Ukrainian Embassy Vs Russian Embassy Over Indian Pharma Warehouse Fire In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/pathetic-its-ukrainian-embassy-vs-russian-embassy-over-indian-pharma-warehouse-fire-in-kyiv/): Russia had blamed Ukraine’s air defence missile for the fire at Indian pharma warehouse in Kyiv and said that the incident did not take place due to a direct Russian strike.
- [PM Modi Speaks To Elon Musk, Discusses Technology And Innovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/pm-modi-speaks-to-elon-musk-discusses-technology-and-innovation/): Post Content
- [US Ready To Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Warns Marco Rubio: 'If No Progress...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-ready-to-walk-away-from-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-warns-marco-rubio-if-no-progress/): US President Donald Trump will stop trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. 
- [‘The Russian military is not this unstoppable machine’: Historian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/the-russian-military-is-not-this-unstoppable-machine-historian/): Europe has the industrial and financial might to help Ukraine without the US, says Phillips O’Brien.
- [Promises made in Paris Olympics run-up broken, say undocumented workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/promises-made-in-paris-olympics-run-up-broken-say-undocumented-workers/): Having helped to build a flagship arena, 14 workers were promised their papers. To date, they remain undocumented.
- [Trump Tariffs: What products do China and the US buy from each other?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-tariffs-what-products-do-china-and-the-us-buy-from-each-other/): In 2024, the US bought $439bn worth of goods from China, while it sold $143.5bn to it.
- [US to screen social media of visa applicants who spent time in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-to-screen-social-media-of-visa-applicants-who-spent-time-in-gaza/): US State Department cable reveals that social media posts could lead to screening for national security threats.
- [‘Make West great again’: Trump, Meloni optimistic on EU tariffs deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/make-west-great-again-trump-meloni-optimistic-on-eu-tariffs-deal/): US president says prospect of a trade deal with the EU is ‘100 percent’, praising Italian prime minister as ‘fantastic’.
- [Trump Calls Harvard A 'Disgrace' As University Pushes Back Against His Sweeping Reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-calls-harvard-a-disgrace-as-university-pushes-back-against-his-sweeping-reforms/): The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion of multi-year grants to Harvard University after the latter refused to implement the president’s reforms on admissions and hiring processes.
- [Babbar Khalsa-Linked Terrorist Harpreet Singh, Accused Of 14 Blasts In Punjab, Arrested In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/babbar-khalsa-linked-terrorist-harpreet-singh-accused-of-14-blasts-in-punjab-arrested-in-us/): Harpreet Singh, aka Happy Passia, is allegedly responsible for 14 terror attacks in Punjab and is among India’s most wanted terrorists. He is linked to Pakistan’s ISI agency as well as Babbar Khalsa.
- [Florida Shooting Witness Casually Sipping Coffee, Filming Victim Leaves Internet Divided: 'Morals Are Gone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/florida-shooting-witness-casually-sipping-coffee-filming-victim-leaves-internet-divided-morals-are-gone/): Florida State University Shooting: While many of the internet users blasted the witness over his viral coffee stunt, an American journalist defended the person, blaming the gun law in the US. 
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,149](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1149/): These are the key events on day 1,149 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hamas Makes Shocking Offer: Release All Hostages for End to Gaza War | Gaza Ceasefire News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/hamas-makes-shocking-offer-release-all-hostages-for-end-to-gaza-war-gaza-ceasefire-news/): | Amid Israel-Gaza war, big statement by Hamas’ gaza chief….Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to Gaza war, Hamas’ Gaza chief says In a significant development amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, Hamas’ Gaza chief has stated that the group is willing to release all remaining hostages in exchange for an end to […]
- [Hamas Rejects Israel's Ceasefire Offer, Says It Is Ready To Release All Hostages For End To Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/hamas-rejects-israels-ceasefire-offer-says-it-is-ready-to-release-all-hostages-for-end-to-gaza-war/): Hamas rejected Israel’s offer of an interim 45-day truce, saying it was ready to immediately engage in “comprehensive package negotiations” to release all remaining hostages for an end to the war.
- [Gunshots, Panic, Victims: Starbucks-Sipping Witness Films Dramatic Florida University Shooting Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/gunshots-panic-victims-starbucks-sipping-witness-films-dramatic-florida-university-shooting-video/): The campus went into lockdown after the shooting incident, said officials, adding that the students were instructed to take shelter in an isolated place
- ['Make West Great Again': Meloni Meets Trump Over US-EU Trade Deal, President Hails Her As 'Real Leader'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/make-west-great-again-meloni-meets-trump-over-us-eu-trade-deal-president-hails-her-as-real-leader/): Giorgia Meloni became first European leader to visit Trump since April 2, carrying hopes of kickstarting trade deal negotiations with the US in aftermath of 20% tariffs, put on 90-day hold.
- ['People Won't Buy At A Point': Trump Hints To End Tit-For-Tat Tariff War With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/people-wont-buy-at-a-point-trump-hints-to-end-tit-for-tat-tariff-war-with-china/): Donald Trump has signalled putting an end to the tit-for-tat moves between the US and China, saying that at a certain point, “people aren’t gonna buy”.
- [Was Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Mission Fake? Conspiracy Theories Erupt After Viral Door Gaffe | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/was-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-mission-fake-conspiracy-theories-erupt-after-viral-door-gaffe-watch/): The conspiracy theorists pointed to the landing footage that shows travellers opening the capsule’s door from inside minutes before Amazon boss Jeff Bezos could wrench it open on camera.
- [Knife-Wielding US Military Veteran Attempts To Hijack Small Plane, Shot Dead By Passenger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/knife-wielding-us-military-veteran-attempts-to-hijack-small-plane-shot-dead-by-passenger/): Akinyela Taylor, 49, tried to hijack a small passenger plane, demanding he be flown out of the country. He stabbed three people before he was shot dead by a passenger.
- [Florida State University Shooter Supported White Supremacist Views, Was Removed From A Political Club: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/florida-state-university-shooter-supported-white-supremacist-views-was-removed-from-a-political-club-report/): The accused is the son of sheriff’s deputy Jessica Ikner, and the handgun he used to open fire was previously her service weapon.
- [In First Talks With Pakistan After 15 Years, Bangladesh Seeks Public Apology For 1971 Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/in-first-talks-with-pakistan-after-15-years-bangladesh-seeks-public-apology-for-1971-atrocities/): The talks come amid a thaw between the two countries after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August last year.
- [Supreme Court Delays Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy, Hearing Set For May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/supreme-court-delays-trumps-birthright-citizenship-policy-hearing-set-for-may/): Birthright citizenship automatically makes anyone born in the United States an American citizen, including children born to mothers in the country illegally.
- [Who Is Phoenix Ikner, Police Officer's Son Who Gunned Down Two At Florida State University?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/who-is-phoenix-ikner-police-officers-son-who-gunned-down-two-at-florida-state-university/): Phoenix Ikner, 20, is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy who allegedly opened fire at Florida State University, killing two and injuring five others.
- [More than 30 killed, 80 injured in US air strikes on Yemen: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/more-than-30-killed-80-injured-in-us-air-strikes-on-yemen-report/): Reported death toll marks one of the deadliest attacks by the United States military on Yemen.
- ['Trump Greatest Risk To Canadian Economy': PM Mark Carney As Trade War Shows Ripple Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-greatest-risk-to-canadian-economy-pm-mark-carney-as-trade-war-shows-ripple-effect/): Mark Carney is seeking a re-election in the April 28 polls in Canada. He has said that Trump is the greatest risk to Canadian economy.
- [China Freezes Rare Earth Exports, Chokes Tech-Defense Supply Chains, Can Trump Do Damage Control?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/china-freezes-rare-earth-exports-chokes-tech-defense-supply-chains-can-trump-do-damage-control/): ​China’s recent decision to halt exports of seven critical rare earth elements to the United States marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two countries. This move, announced earlier this week, directly impacts supply chains for electric vehicles, semiconductors, advanced missiles and renewable energy tech. By restricting access to these materials, […]
- [Ukraine and US sign memorandum on minerals deal, Kyiv says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/ukraine-and-us-sign-memorandum-on-minerals-deal-kyiv-says/): Ukraine offiical Yulia Svyrydenko did not publish details of the memorandum, says work continues towards securing deal.
- [Man kills two with police mother’s gun at Florida State University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/man-kills-two-with-police-mothers-gun-at-florida-state-university/): Police identify gunman as 20-year-old son of local sheriff’s deputy in attack that also wounded five.
- [Man Utd reach Europa League last four with Maguire’s 121st minute winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/man-utd-reach-europa-league-last-four-with-maguires-121st-minute-winner/): Manchester United score twice in the final minutes of extra time to turn quarterfinal against Lyon at Old Trafford.
- [Puerto Rico recovering from massive island-wide blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/puerto-rico-recovering-from-massive-island-wide-blackout/): Utility crews are working to restore power to Puerto Rico after a major blackout that left 1.4 million without power and
- [Who is being targeted by Trump and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/who-is-being-targeted-by-trump-and-why/): Law firms, universities, NGOs and media under White House attack.
- [What happened in Canada’s French-language election debate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/what-happened-in-canadas-french-language-election-debate/): Liberal Prime Minister Carney says he’s the man to take on Trump, as Conservative Poilievre says time for change.
- [Trump accuses Federal Reserve chair of ‘playing politics’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-accuses-federal-reserve-chair-of-playing-politics/): Donald Trump said he is “not happy” with US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of “playing politics.”
- [Macron hails Paris talks with top US officials on ending Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/macron-hails-paris-talks-with-top-us-officials-on-ending-ukraine-war/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies meeting in French capital to exert pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal.
- [Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day across the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/palestinians-mark-prisoners-day-across-the-west-bank/): Palestinians across the occupied West Bank are commemorating the annual Prisoners’ Day on Thursday.
- [US Fed Warns Of Tariff-Driven Inflation, Trump Threatens To Fire Jerome Powell Over Interest Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/us-fed-warns-of-tariff-driven-inflation-trump-threatens-to-fire-jerome-powell-over-interest-rates/): President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of being “too late and wrong” on interest rate decisions and calling for his termination. Powell recently acknowledged that the scale of Trump’s new tariffs was “significantly larger than anticipated” and warned that the economic impact could include “higher inflation and slower […]
- [US judge finds Google illegally monopolised ad tech market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/us-judge-finds-google-illegally-monopolised-ad-tech-market/): The ruling could allow prosecutors to argue for a breakup of Google’s advertising products.
- [Held without justice: A look inside Israeli prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/held-without-justice-a-look-inside-israeli-prisons/): Amid continued Israeli assault on Gaza, Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day with thousands still in jail.
- [Saudi defence minister visits Tehran before Iran-US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/saudi-defence-minister-visits-tehran-before-iran-us-talks/): Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of talks in Rome about Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Trump Says US-Ukraine Minerals Deal To Be Signed ‘Next Thursday’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-says-us-ukraine-minerals-deal-to-be-signed-next-thursday/): US President Donald Trump announced a minerals agreement with Ukraine to be signed next Thursday, during meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- [Four Injured In Florida State University Shooting, Campus Locked Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/four-injured-in-florida-state-university-shooting-campus-locked-down/): An active shooter was reported at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Police responded around noon. Students and faculty were instructed to seek shelter and avoid doors and windows.
- [Donald Trump Sees 'Very Good' US-China Trade Deal In The Offing Amid Ongoing Tariff War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/donald-trump-sees-very-good-us-china-trade-deal-in-the-offing-amid-ongoing-tariff-war/): US President Trump expressed confidence in securing a “very good” trade deal with China, despite the tariff war, during a meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
- [Fire guts Darfur camp amid escalating Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/fire-guts-darfur-camp-amid-escalating-sudan-war/): A fire tore through a Darfur displacement camp, destroying over 50 homes.
- [Trump says Fed Chair Powell’s exit ‘can’t come soon enough’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-says-fed-chair-powells-exit-cant-come-soon-enough/): Trump does not have the authority to force Powell to resign. The Fed Chair’s term is up in May 2026.
- [Trans women aren’t legally women: What the UK Supreme Court ruling means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trans-women-arent-legally-women-what-the-uk-supreme-court-ruling-means/): The ruling concluded a long-running dispute between feminist advocacy groups and the Scottish government.
- [Haiti in ‘free fall’ as violence escalates, rights group warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/haiti-in-free-fall-as-violence-escalates-rights-group-warns/): Human Rights Watch says Haitians suffering ‘horrific abuses’ as gang violence escalates in Port-au-Prince.
- [‘Powell’s Sacking Can’t Come Fast Enough’: Trump Fumes At Fed Chair As He Gripes About Rate Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/powells-sacking-cant-come-fast-enough-trump-fumes-at-fed-chair-as-he-gripes-about-rate-cuts/): President Trump criticized Fed Chair Powell for not cutting rates aggressively, hinting at firing him. Powell emphasized the Fed’s independence and focus on fighting inflation amid tariffs.
- ['Raving About Mars' Putin Hails 'Charged-Up' Musk Idea Amid US-NATO Fears Of Russian Space Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/raving-about-mars-putin-hails-charged-up-musk-idea-amid-us-nato-fears-of-russian-space-weapon/): Russia is said to be developing an arsenal of weaponry that might be aimed at winning an all-out Space War I with the West. Moscow is testing its Nudol anti-satellite missile which could in theory smash into any of SpaceX’s 7000 satellites, as per a US-based defence scholar.The Russian defense ministry is likely considering arming […]
- [Russia Alleges Bid To Derail Its Talks With US As Trump Envoys In Paris To Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russia-alleges-bid-to-derail-its-talks-with-us-as-trump-envoys-in-paris-to-discuss-ukraine-ceasefire/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for global “pressure” on Russia to end the war, as his top aides arrived in Paris for unannounced talks with US and EU officials. The meetings, joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, aim to secure a ceasefire and discuss deploying a multinational security […]
- [Russia Blames Ukrainian Air Defence For Fire At Indian Pharma Company's Warehouse In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russia-blames-ukrainian-air-defence-for-fire-at-indian-pharma-companys-warehouse-in-kyiv/): Russia claims the fire at Kusum Pharma warehouse in Kyiv was caused by a Ukrainian air defence missile, not a Russian strike, contrary to Kyiv authorities and the British envoy’s allegations.
- [Indian-Origin Doctor Convicted In US For $2.3 Million Healthcare Fraud, Faces Up To 130 Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/indian-origin-doctor-convicted-in-us-for-2-3-million-healthcare-fraud-faces-up-to-130-years-in-prison/): Indian-origin doctor Neil K Anand has been convicted by a federal jury in the US of committing healthcare fraud worth USD 2.3 million.
- [Google Illegally Dominated 2 Markets For Online Ad Technology: US Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/google-illegally-dominated-2-markets-for-online-ad-technology-us-judge/): The U.S. Department of Justice has said that Google should have to sell off at least its Google Ad Manager, which includes the company’s publisher ad server and its ad exchange.
- [Two years into Sudan’s war, where is its civil society?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/two-years-into-sudans-war-where-is-its-civil-society/): Civil activists negotiate with warring sides to work but face harassment, arrests, and accusations of bias.
- [Russia’s Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russias-supreme-court-suspends-ban-on-afghanistans-taliban/): The group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 is removed from Russia’s list of banned ‘terror’ organisations.
- [Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act – and what powers would that give him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/could-trump-invoke-insurrection-act-and-what-powers-would-that-give-him/): Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.
- [Israel’s water war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/israels-water-war/): Pinch Point looks at how Israel uses water as a strategic aim and a weapon of war.
- [Russia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/russias-putin-qatars-emir-discuss-syria-and-gaza-at-moscow-talks/): Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new leader, would like better relations with Moscow, Qatar said.
- [Disturbing Viral Video Of Woman Hurling Racial Slur In California Sparks Online Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/disturbing-viral-video-of-woman-hurling-racial-slur-in-california-sparks-online-outrage/): The incident, which occurred in a public parking lot, is being treated as a hate crime.
- [France's Macron Meets US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/frances-macron-meets-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-to-discuss-ukraine-ceasefire/): France’s President Macron, US Secretary of State Rubio, and US envoy Witkoff met in Paris to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire. The meeting follows Witkoff’s recent talks with Putin.
- [Asim Munir's Kashmir Comments Aimed At Covering Up His Many Failures As Pakistan Army Chief: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/asim-munirs-kashmir-comments-aimed-at-covering-up-his-many-failures-as-pakistan-army-chief-sources-exclusive/): Intelligence sources point out that Munir’s tenure has been marked by a litany of failures, as internal military tension and leadership crises within the Pakistan army have been evident
- ['Kept Missing Each Other…': Yunus Calls For Stronger Ties Between Pakistan And Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/kept-missing-each-other-yunus-calls-for-stronger-ties-between-pakistan-and-bangladesh/): During his meeting with Pakistan foreign secretary Amna Baloch, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said he preferred closer ties with neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, in the framework of SAARC
- [Israel kills children in attacks on tents including Gaza’s “safe zone”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/israel-kills-children-in-attacks-on-tents-including-gazas-safe-zone/): Israeli air attacks on tents in Gaza have killed at least 35 Palestinians in the past 24 hours.
- [Nikku Madhusudhan: Who Is IIT-BHU Alumnus Behind Discovery Of Strongest 'Signs' Of Life Beyond Earth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/nikku-madhusudhan-who-is-iit-bhu-alumnus-behind-discovery-of-strongest-signs-of-life-beyond-earth/): Born in India in 1980, Nikku Madhusudhan — a professor at Cambridge now — led the team of scientists that used James Webb Space Telescope to find compelling evidence of biological activity on an exoplanet, K2-18b
- [Putin Thanks Hamas, Israel Turns 30% of Gaza Into Buffer Zone, Trump's Envoy ‘Cried’ Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/putin-thanks-hamas-israel-turns-30-of-gaza-into-buffer-zone-trumps-envoy-cried-because/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 16 met three hostages released by Hamas from captivity in Gaza. During the meeting, Putin told the freed hostages that their release was possible due to Russia’s “longstanding” ties with the “Palestinian representatives.” Putin also used the occasion to express “gratitude” to the political leadership of Hamas for the […]
- [India Among World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries, Pakistan Left Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/india-among-worlds-top-10-most-powerful-militaries-pakistan-left-out/): The Global Firepower Index 2025 ranks the US as the top military power, followed by Russia, China, and India. Pakistan drops from ninth to twelfth place
- [Trump’s claims about tariffs and trade with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trumps-claims-about-tariffs-and-trade-with-china/): @khalidmajzoubofficial reviews claims the White House has made about China and its new tariffs
- [Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/is-there-life-on-another-planet-scientists-find-the-strongest-evidence-yet/): Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth are only produced by living beings.
- [Gaza life expectancy has been reduced “by 46 percent”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/gaza-life-expectancy-has-been-reduced-by-46-percent/): International lawyer Lara Elborno says that the situation continues to deteriorate as Israel blocks aid
- [Vietnam: 50 Years of Forgetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/vietnam-50-years-of-forgetting/): The granddaughter of a Vietnamese hero explores the enduring legacy of the Vietnam War on her family and country.
- [Video: Easter overshadowed by war for Christians in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/video-easter-overshadowed-by-war-for-christians-in-palestine/): Palestinian Christians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza find little joy beset by war and conflict.
- [From JD Vance’s Visit And Murshidabad Violence To QUAD And Kailash Mansarovar: MEA Briefs on Key Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/from-jd-vances-visit-and-murshidabad-violence-to-quad-and-kailash-mansarovar-mea-briefs-on-key-issues/): MEA spokesperson Jaiswal spoke on Choksi’s extradition, resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and PM Narendra Modi’s upcoming meeting with US Vice President JD Vance.
- [Trump Meloni Meeting LIVE | Italy's 'Trump Whisperer' Meets US President Amid Tariff Standoff | Crux](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/trump-meloni-meeting-live-italys-trump-whisperer-meets-us-president-amid-tariff-standoff-crux/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted on April 16 that Iran’s right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable. He responded to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s demand to halt enrichment, calling American positions contradictory. Araghchi emphasized enrichment as a factual matter, while expressing openness to addressing international concerns through future negotiations. n18oc_crux
- [Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/hamas-accuses-israel-of-weaponising-aid-as-gazas-hunger-crisis-worsens/): Israel’s defence minister admits blockade is a ‘pressure lever’ against Hamas and there are no plans to ease it.
- [Faux feminism has left the planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/17/faux-feminism-has-left-the-planet/): As the planet burns and women struggle to survive, a billionaire’s fiancee claims inspiration from the edge of space.
- [First IDF Soldier Killed in Hamas Attack Since Truce Collapse, Netanyahu Won't End War for Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/first-idf-soldier-killed-in-hamas-attack-since-truce-collapse-netanyahu-wont-end-war-for-hostages/): An Israeli soldier was killed and five others were wounded, in a Hamas attack in the northern Gaza Strip on April 19The slain soldier was named as Warrant Officer G’haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35, a tracker in the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade, from RahatHe was the first soldier to be killed in Gaza since the Israel […]
- [US attacks on Yemen tell Iran that US is “eyeing confrontation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/us-attacks-on-yemen-tell-iran-that-us-is-eyeing-confrontation/): The US is negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program while bombing its allies, says Professor Hassan Ahmadian.
- [Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/thousands-gather-for-centuries-old-holy-fire-ceremony-in-jerusalem/): Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.
- [Week in Pictures: From Serbia student protests to anti-US rallies in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/week-in-pictures-from-serbia-student-protests-to-anti-us-rallies-in-yemen/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [US air strikes pound Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/us-air-strikes-pound-yemen/): Video shows US air strikes pounding Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, just days after the US bombed Hodeidah’s airport
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,151](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1151/): These are the key events on day 1,151 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft brings US, Russia crew back to earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/soyuz-ms-26-spacecraft-brings-us-russia-crew-back-to-earth/): Landing on the steppes of Kazakhstan coincides with US astronaut Donald Pettit’s 70th birthday.
- [In 1859, a South African declared himself emperor of the United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/in-1859-a-south-african-declared-himself-emperor-of-the-united-states/): Elon Musk wasn’t the first to shape the national conversation. Joshua Norton, a San Francisco cult figure, was.
- [Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old who stunned the IPL on debut?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/who-is-vaibhav-suryavanshi-the-14-year-old-who-stunned-the-ipl-on-debut/): Everyone in world cricket is talking about Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Indian player who made a dazzling IPL debut at 14.
- [Rajasthan’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest IPL debutant at 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/rajasthans-vaibhav-suryavanshi-becomes-youngest-ipl-debutant-at-14/): At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an immediate impact for Rajasthan by scoring 34 runs against Lucknow.
- ['Immigrants Are Welcome': Thousands Of Protesters Take To Streets Across US Against Trump's Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/immigrants-are-welcome-thousands-of-protesters-take-to-streets-across-us-against-trumps-policies/): In New York, people gathered outside the city’s main library carrying signs targeting the US president with slogans like “No Kings in America” and “Resist Tyranny.”
- [Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 1 of playoffs, despite 37 from Doncic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/lakers-lose-to-timberwolves-in-game-1-of-playoffs-despite-37-from-doncic/): Timberwolves shot 50% from the three-point line to inflict a heavy defeat on the Los Angeles Lakers in playoff opener.
- [JD Vance To Visit Akshardham Temple With Wife Usha On First India Visit As US VP, Will Meet PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/jd-vance-to-visit-akshardham-temple-with-wife-usha-on-first-india-visit-as-us-vp-will-meet-pm-modi/): According to JD Vance’s office, he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra on his visit to India. Vance, who will be accompanied with wife Usha on his visit, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.According to JD Vance’s office, he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra on his visit to India. Vance, who will […]
- [Bangladesh Police Seek Interpol 'Red Notice' Against Sheikh Hasina, 11 Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/bangladesh-police-seek-interpol-red-notice-against-sheikh-hasina-11-others/): Sheikh Hasina fled to India last year after her ouster, following a massive students’ protest. Bangladesh Police have now sought an Interpol ‘red notice’ against her.
- ['No Trust In Words': Zelenskyy Says Russian Offensive Continues Despite Putin's 'Easter Truce'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/no-trust-in-words-zelenskyy-says-russian-offensive-continues-despite-putins-easter-truce/): It comes after Putin’s announcement of a “30-hour Easter ceasefire,” directing Russian forces to pause strikes on Ukraine from 6 PM Saturday until midnight Sunday.
- [Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: LaLiga – team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/real-madrid-vs-athletic-club-laliga-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Al Jazeera looks at Athletic’s visit to Real Madrid, where the LaLiga defending champions’ season hangs in the balance.
- [US attacks Yemen again after at least 80 people killed in Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-attacks-yemen-again-after-at-least-80-people-killed-in-hodeidah/): UN chief Antonio Guterres says he is ‘gravely concerned’ about US air strikes this week on Yemen.
- [Canada’s PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/canadas-pm-carney-plans-for-stronger-defence-broader-trade-amid-us-rift/): In campaign platform, Carney plans to invest in the military and infrastructure while still cutting spending.
- [Anti-Trump administration protesters turn out for rallies in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/anti-trump-administration-protesters-turn-out-for-rallies-in-the-us/): Demonstrators decry what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.
- [What's On JD Vance' India Visit Itinerary? Akshardham Temple, Dinner With PM Modi And More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/whats-on-jd-vance-india-visit-itinerary-akshardham-temple-dinner-with-pm-modi-and-more/): The US vice president, his wife, Usha, and their three children — Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel — are scheduled to land at the Palam airbase in Delhi at 10 am on Monday on a four-day India visit.
- [Barcelona mount Raphinha-led comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in LaLiga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/barcelona-mount-raphinha-led-comeback-to-beat-celta-vigo-4-3-in-laliga/): Barcelona extend their lead at the top of the league to seven points with late comeback at home.
- [US-Iran to Hold Expert-level Talks Before Next Meeting, Israel Still Eyes ‘limited Military Actions’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-iran-to-hold-expert-level-talks-before-next-meeting-israel-still-eyes-limited-military-actions/): The U.S. and Iran plan expert-level talks ahead of their next high-stakes nuclear meeting.The discussions follow recent indirect negotiations in Muscat and Rome.While diplomacy continues, Israel is reportedly still considering limited strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.Tensions remain high as regional and global powers closely monitor the situation. 00:00 INTRODUCTION03:10 US AND IRAN TO HOLD “TALKS […]
- [Elon Musk Is Coming: What It Means For Tesla, Starlink, SpaceX, And India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/elon-musk-is-coming-what-it-means-for-tesla-starlink-spacex-and-india/): The announcement came after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday
- [Russia's Putin Declares Unilateral 'Easter Ceasefire' in Ukraine as US Seeks Deal to End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/russias-putin-declares-unilateral-easter-ceasefire-in-ukraine-as-us-seeks-deal-to-end-war/): Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian air defence units were repelling an attack by Russian drones on Saturday, saying that showed true Moscow’s attitude to Easter […]
- [Will Trump abandon Ukraine peace efforts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/will-trump-abandon-ukraine-peace-efforts/): The US president has threatened to ‘move on’ if he sees no progress from Russia and Ukraine.
- [Supreme Court Puts Brakes On Trump Administration's Move To Deport Venezuelan Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/supreme-court-puts-brakes-on-trump-administrations-move-to-deport-venezuelan-migrants/): The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of mostly Venezuelan immigrants in Texas. The Trump administration is ordered not to deport them until further notice.
- [Iran says progress in nuclear talks with US, confirms third round next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/iran-says-progress-in-nuclear-talks-with-us-confirms-third-round-next-week/): After technical talks, senior negotiators are expected to reunite on April 26, according to Iran’s foreign ministry.
- [US Releases Footage of Operations Against Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-releases-footage-of-operations-against-houthis/): Footage released by US Central Command shows April 18 strikes on Houthis in Yemen. Drone clips feature USS Truman and Vinson targeting Ras Isa fuel terminal, killing at least 80. The port, a fuel hub with military presence, was struck to disrupt Houthi fuel supplies, marking the deadliest attack yet. n18oc_crux
- [Did an “Alien Attack” Turn 23 Soviet Soldiers Into “Stone Pillars”? CIA Doesn't Deny KGB’S UFO Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/did-an-alien-attack-turn-23-soviet-soldiers-into-stone-pillars-cia-doesnt-deny-kgbs-ufo-story/): A declassified CIA file recounts a bizarre Soviet-era UFO incident where 23 soldiers were allegedly turned to stone after an alien encounter.The story originates from a 1993 Ukrainian newspaper article, not a CIA investigation.Experts, including former CIA officials, have dismissed the report as unverified and likely fictional.The CIA document merely reprints media claims and does […]
- [Texas Man Held For Killing Father, Claims 'Aliens Took His Organs'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/texas-man-held-for-killing-father-claims-aliens-took-his-organs/): According to the affidavit, the victim had sustained head injuries, had a slit throat, several stab wounds around his neck area and had been disemboweled.
- [US Conducts 13 Airstrikes on “Houthi Military Camps” in Sanaa as Port Strike Death Toll Rises to 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-conducts-13-airstrikes-on-houthi-military-camps-in-sanaa-as-port-strike-death-toll-rises-to-80/): Thirteen US airstrikes hit locations north of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in the early hours of April 19, local media reportedThe latest raids follows US strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port on April 17, one of the deadliest attacks on the country by US forcesAccording to the Hodeidah Health Office, at least 80 civilians were […]
- [Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/over-170-arrested-for-attacks-on-pakistan-kfc-outlets-in-gaza-war-protests/): Western brands have been hit by boycotts and other forms of protests in Muslim-majority countries due to the Gaza war.
- [US VP Vance discusses thorny issue of migration with Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-vp-vance-discusses-thorny-issue-of-migration-with-vatican/): The Vatican affirmed good relations with the US but noted ‘an exchange of opinions’ on global conflicts and migration.
- [Humanoid Robots Compete Alongside Runners in Beijing’s Yizhuang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/humanoid-robots-compete-alongside-runners-in-beijings-yizhuang/): The world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon took place in Beijing with 21 robots running a 21-km race alongside thousands of humans. Robots varied in size, assisted by trainers, some wearing shoes or gear. “Tiangong Ultra” won the race. Officials likened the event to a high-tech race car competition. n18oc_crux
- [Historic All-Female Crew Makes Spaceflight History With Blue Origin | Historic Space Travel | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/historic-all-female-crew-makes-spaceflight-history-with-blue-origin-historic-space-travel-news18/): | In a historic milestone, Blue Origin launched the first all-female civilian crew into space, featuring six remarkable women, including Katy Perry and Gail KingWatch n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia’s Vladimir Putin Announces ‘Easter Truce’ In Ukraine Special Military Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/russias-vladimir-putin-announces-easter-truce-in-ukraine-special-military-operation/): Russian President Vladimir Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire In Ukraine
- [Russia’s Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/russias-putin-declares-easter-ceasefire-in-ukraine-conflict/): Russia says it expects Ukraine to do the same over the Easter period.
- [Palestinian government denounces settler threat to Al-Aqsa Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/palestinian-government-denounces-settler-threat-to-al-aqsa-mosque/): Foreign Ministry calls on international community to deal with ‘incitement’ to destroy the holy site seriously.
- [Gaza had educational justice. Now the genocide has wiped that out, too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/gaza-had-educational-justice-now-the-genocide-has-wiped-that-out-too/): For the first time in many years, education in Gaza is only accessible to the well-to-do.
- [Israeli bombardment kills 92 in two days: Gaza government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/israeli-bombardment-kills-92-in-two-days-gaza-government/): At least 219 people have been injured in attacks since Good Friday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
- ["Will Take a Pass…” Trump ‘rants’ About Faltering Ukraine Talks, US to Recognise Crimea as Russian?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/will-take-a-pass-trump-rants-about-faltering-ukraine-talks-us-to-recognise-crimea-as-russian/): US President Donald Trump warned on April 18 that Washington would “take a pass” on Ukraine peace talks if the negotiations prove to be ‘very difficult’Trump’s comments came just hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Paris that the US could “move on” from its role of brokering the negotiations n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 […]
- [OnlyFans Rivals Lily Phillips, Bonnie Blue Want To Film First-Ever Space Sex Tapes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/onlyfans-rivals-lily-phillips-bonnie-blue-want-to-film-first-ever-space-sex-tapes/): OnlyFans stars Lily Phillips and Bonnie Blue are competing to be the first to have sex in space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket. Their rivalry intensified after accusations of copying.
- [Ecuador accuses ‘bad losers’ of assassination plot against President Noboa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/ecuador-accuses-bad-losers-of-assassination-plot-against-president-noboa/): Government says on ‘maximum alert’ due to bid by rivals to kill re-elected president.
- [Herder-farmer clashes in Nigeria kill at least 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/herder-farmer-clashes-in-nigeria-kill-at-least-17/): Deadly clashes between nomads and farmers have multiplied recently in the Benue and Plateau states.
- [Why Harvard’s ₹4.4 Lakh Crore Endowment Can’t Shield It From Donald Trump’s Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/why-harvards-%e2%82%b94-4-lakh-crore-endowment-cant-shield-it-from-donald-trumps-crackdown/): Harvard University’s finances have become the latest target of the Trump administration – and experts say the hits could hurt.
- [Hezbollah Chief Declares "Will Not Disarm" Amid US Push to Surrender, Israel Kills Two in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/hezbollah-chief-declares-will-not-disarm-amid-us-push-to-surrender-israel-kills-two-in-lebanon/): Hezbollah is widely recognized as a terrorist organization by numerous countries and international bodies due to its involvement in violent activities, including bombings, assassinations, and attacks on civilians. This designation encompasses both its military and political wings.​ 00:00 INTRODUCTION03:14 ‘WE HAVE OUR OPTIONS; OUR PATIENCE HAS ITS LIMITS’04:35 TWO “HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES” KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKESn18oc_world […]
- [Trump Official Tells Harvard That Letter Criticising University Was Mistakenly Sent: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/trump-official-tells-harvard-that-letter-criticising-university-was-mistakenly-sent-report/): A senior Trump official informed Harvard that the controversial letter demanding changes in admissions and curriculum was unauthorized.
- [Infowars: Chinese AI memes and US media barbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/infowars-chinese-ai-memes-and-us-media-barbs/): Trump takes on the US’s enemies and friends – ferocious tariff wars with China and scathing rhetoric on Canada.
- [25 Indian Tourists Injured In Nepal Bus Accident, Three Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/25-indian-tourists-injured-in-nepal-bus-accident-three-critical/): Three of the injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment in a Nepal hospital.
- [Memphis beats Dallas to face top-seeded Oklahoma City in the NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/memphis-beats-dallas-to-face-top-seeded-oklahoma-city-in-the-nba-playoffs/): Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a first-round NBA playoff series with top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
- [Is the US dollar at risk of a ‘confidence crisis’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/is-the-us-dollar-at-risk-of-a-confidence-crisis/): Fears about unpredictable policy are prompting investors to question their faith in the US dollar.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,150](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1150/): These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ["Hezbollah Will Not Let Anyone Disarm It…" Chief Rejects Surrender Calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/hezbollah-will-not-let-anyone-disarm-it-chief-rejects-surrender-calls/): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem firmly rejected calls for disarmament, declaring the group will never surrender its weapons. His statement came amid US pressure on Beirut to dismantle the Iran-backed militia. Qassem equated Hezbollah with Lebanon’s “resistance,” warning of confrontation against the US, Israel, or any allies seeking disarmament. n18oc_crux
- [“Will Never…” Iran Declares Nuke Plan, Israel Officials 'Secretly' Meet Witkoff to ‘Influence US’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/will-never-iran-declares-nuke-plan-israel-officials-secretly-meet-witkoff-to-influence-us/): Iran has refused to to dismantle its centrifuges for uranium enrichment, or halt enrichment altogether, an Iranian official told Reuters The Iranian official said Tehran will also not reduce its stockpile below the levels allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Looking Forward': After Talks With PM Modi, Elon Musk Says He'll Visit India This Year Amid Tesla Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/looking-forward-after-talks-with-pm-modi-elon-musk-says-hell-visit-india-this-year-amid-tesla-plans/): Elon Musk said he will be visiting India later this year and called the telephonic conversation with PM Modi an “honour.”
- [Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/tunisian-court-hands-opposition-figures-lengthy-jail-terms/): Dozens of defendants found guilty of “conspiracy against state security” and given sentences of 13 to 66 years.
- [India Calls Out Bangladesh After Hindu Leader’s Murder: ‘Protect All Minorities Without Excuses...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/india-calls-out-bangladesh-after-hindu-leaders-murder-protect-all-minorities-without-excuses/): Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a prominent Hindu leader in Bangladesh’s Dinajpur district, was abducted from his home and brutally beaten to death amid rising attacks on Hindu minorities.
- [India-US Ties Get a Boost: JD Vance's Visit to Jaipur and Delhi | JD Vance To Visit India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/india-us-ties-get-a-boost-jd-vances-visit-to-jaipur-and-delhi-jd-vance-to-visit-india-news18/): US Vice President JD Vance is set to embark on a significant visit to India, marking a crucial step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Arriving in Jaipur on April 21, Vance will be received by Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Kalraj Mishra. His visit aims to foster economic and geopolitical […]
- [US Supreme Court orders temporary halt to deportations under antique law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-supreme-court-orders-temporary-halt-to-deportations-under-antique-law/): Block on removal of migrants sets up possibility of another challenge by Trump administration to power of the courts.
- [Could an earthquake shift the balance in Myanmar’s civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/could-an-earthquake-shift-the-balance-in-myanmars-civil-war/): Aftershocks of Myanmar’s devastating earthquake add new dimension to country’s four-year-long civil war.
- ['Communal Violence, Terrorism': US Issues New Travel Advisory For Bangladesh Amid Political Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/communal-violence-terrorism-us-issues-new-travel-advisory-for-bangladesh-amid-political-unrest/): The United States has issued a ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ alert for Chittagong Hill Tracts due to communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.8 Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In J&K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-8-hits-afghanistan-tremors-felt-in-jk/): The quake, with its epicenter near the border area between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, also shook Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and its northern areas.
- [India-US Proposed Trade Pact's Terms Of Reference Includes About 19 Chapters: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/india-us-proposed-trade-pacts-terms-of-reference-includes-about-19-chapters-report/): An Indian official team is visiting Washington next week to iron out differences on certain issues before formally launching negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
- [Humans outrun robots at Beijing half-marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/humans-outrun-robots-at-beijing-half-marathon/): The humanoid robots were no match for human rivals as they made their half-marathon debut in the Chinese capital.
- [Ecuador Gunmen Disguised As Military Personnel Open Fire At Cockfighting Arena, Kill 12 | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/ecuador-gunmen-disguised-as-military-personnel-open-fire-at-cockfighting-arena-kill-12-video/): Security footage of Thursday night’s attack showed a group of at least five men entering the arena and opening fire with automatic rifles on a crowd of dozens in La Valencia.
- [Iran, US To Hold Second Round Of High-Stakes Nuclear Talks In Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/iran-us-to-hold-second-round-of-high-stakes-nuclear-talks-in-rome/): During Trump’s first term, Washington withdrew from the 2015 accord between Tehran and world powers which offered Iran relief from international sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear programme.
- [Who Was Bhabesh Chandra Roy, Hindu Leader Abducted, Killed In Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/who-was-bhabesh-chandra-roy-hindu-leader-abducted-killed-in-bangladesh/): Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur, was abducted from his house and brutally beaten to death, amid rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- [‘I always come here’: The Indian tea shop that runs on trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/i-always-come-here-the-indian-tea-shop-that-runs-on-trust/): A hole-in-the-wall tea shop in West Bengal founded by a freedom fighter is run by customers when the owner’s out.
- [Indian Student Killed By Stray Bullet During Shooting Incident In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/indian-student-killed-by-stray-bullet-during-shooting-incident-in-canada/): Harsimrat Randhawa was a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. She was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles.
- [White House Launches COVID-19 Website, Blames China For Origin, Criticises WHO, Biden Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/white-house-launches-covid-19-website-blames-china-for-origin-criticises-who-biden-administration/): The website Lab Leaks mentions that the researchers of the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) showed COVID-like symptoms in the fall of 2019.
- [Hindu Leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy Abducted, Beaten To Death In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/hindu-leader-bhabesh-chandra-roy-abducted-beaten-to-death-in-bangladesh/): Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur, was reportedly abducted from his home by bike-borne assailants and beaten to death.
- [US Agrees To Recognise Russian Control Over Crimea As Part Of Ukraine Peace Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-agrees-to-recognise-russian-control-over-crimea-as-part-of-ukraine-peace-deal-report/): US President Donald Trump has pointed that the US might ‘take a pass’ on its efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
- [African athletes find their feet in Vietnam’s marathon running boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/african-athletes-find-their-feet-in-vietnams-marathon-running-boom/): A surge in marathons and lucrative prize money has attracted runners from East Africa to Vietnam.
- [US judge rules Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/us-judge-rules-rumeysa-ozturk-must-be-transferred-from-louisiana-to-vermont/): Court says detained pro-Palestine student has shown ‘significant evidence’ violations to her constitutional rights.
- [Satellites With Missiles: Musk's SpaceX Can Bring Trump's Golden Dome To Life "If President Asks"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/19/satellites-with-missiles-musks-spacex-can-bring-trumps-golden-dome-to-life-if-president-asks/): Elon Musk’s SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to build key parts of President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, according to a Reuters report. But the tech billionaire has clarified that SpaceX has not attempted to bid for any such defense contract. Musk said if Trump personally asks SpaceX to get […]
- [Deadly, sombre Good Friday as 58 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/deadly-sombre-good-friday-as-58-people-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): Palestinian Christians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are holding temperate gatherings leading up to Easter.
- [Image of Gaza airstrike survivor wins 2025 World Press Photo of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/image-of-gaza-airstrike-survivor-wins-2025-world-press-photo-of-the-year/): A poignant image of a nine-year-old amputee from Gaza is the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year.
- [Did Xi Jinping succeed in winning support against Trump’s tariff war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/did-xi-jinping-succeed-in-winning-support-against-trumps-tariff-war/): Chinese president visits three Southeast Asian nations amid global uncertainty.
- [Allies say Ghannouchi ‘unjustly’ held, as he marks 2 years in Tunisian jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/allies-say-ghannouchi-unjustly-held-as-he-marks-2-years-in-tunisian-jail/): International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi decries ‘repressive campaign’ against Ennahdha party head.
- [Why did ICE deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/why-did-ice-deport-kilmar-abrego-garcia/): What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case say about the future of immigration under Trump?
- [Trump says US may ‘pass’ on helping end war if Russia, Ukraine resist deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/trump-says-us-may-pass-on-helping-end-war-if-russia-ukraine-resist-deal/): Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire and accused Russia of stalling on a truce agreement.
- [Barcelona vs Celta Vigo – LaLiga preview: Team news, how to follow, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/barcelona-vs-celta-vigo-laliga-preview-team-news-how-to-follow-stream/): Barcelona challenging for a quadruple this season but could be hampered by the schedule as Celta Vigo arrive in LaLiga.
- [Houthis Launch First Attack on Warship Carl Vinson As 74 Killed in Deadliest US Strike on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/houthis-launch-first-attack-on-warship-carl-vinson-as-74-killed-in-deadliest-us-strike-on-yemen/): The Houthis have launched their first attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Red Sea, deploying a combination of cruise missiles and drones. This assault follows a recent U.S. airstrike on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa oil port in Yemen, which resulted in at least 74 fatalities, marking it as one of […]
- [Russia jails 19-year old for condemning its war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/russia-jails-19-year-old-for-condemning-its-war-in-ukraine/): Daria Kozyreva used 19th-century poetry and graffiti to protest Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘How do I live like this?’ asks Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/how-do-i-live-like-this-asks-gaza-boy-who-lost-arms-in-israeli-attack/): An image of Mahmoud Ajjour, 9, who was severely wounded in an Israeli strike, won World Press Photo of the Year award.
- [US Judge Halts Donald Trump's Policy To Speed Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-judge-halts-donald-trumps-policy-to-speed-deportations/): The preliminary injunction issued Friday will keep that order in place until the litigation is resolved.
- ["If I Ask Him To..." Trump Steps Up Feud With Fed Over Rates, Accuses Powell Of 'Playing Politics'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/if-i-ask-him-to-trump-steps-up-feud-with-fed-over-rates-accuses-powell-of-playing-politics/): President Donald Trump has made clear his disdain for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying that his “termination can’t come fast enough” and that Powell will “be out of there real fast” if he wants. Trump has been accusing Powell of being too slow with cutting interest rates. But Powell has been standing his ground, […]
- [At least one killed by Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/at-least-one-killed-by-israeli-strike-near-sidon-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel has continued to conduct near-daily strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah last November.
- [Man Utd career summed up by ‘Maddest game’ – Maguire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/man-utd-career-summed-up-by-maddest-game-maguire/): Manchester United scored two goals in two minutes in the closing stages of their Europa League quarterfinal with Lyon.
- [China “will not enter another century of humiliation”: Vijay Prashad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/china-will-not-enter-another-century-of-humiliation-vijay-prashad/): Can BRICS countries challenge the US? Redi Tlhabi speaks with historian and journalist Vijay Prashad.
- [FSU shooting: What we know about the victims and suspected attacker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/fsu-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims-and-suspected-attacker/): The attacker and wounded victims at Florida State University are currently being treated in hospital.
- [Iran has ‘doubts’ about US intentions ahead of nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/iran-has-doubts-about-us-intentions-ahead-of-nuclear-talks/): Iran’s FM expresses concern about US motivations but says negotiations will take place in Rome this weekend.
- [‘Ripple effect:’ In US, anti-immigrant policy strains child and eldercare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/ripple-effect-in-us-anti-immigrant-policy-strains-child-and-eldercare/): Immigrants are scared to show up to work, exacerbating a worker shortage in key industries.
- ['Hasina Now Knows...': Taslima Nasrin Speaks With News18 On Exile, Bangladesh's Return To Fanaticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/hasina-now-knows-taslima-nasrin-speaks-with-news18-on-exile-bangladeshs-return-to-fanaticism/): While speaking about a similar pattern between Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s first governor-general, and Muhammad Yunus, the current head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Taslima drew a startling parallel
- [JD Vance To Visit Delhi From April 21-24 Amid Trade Talks Push; Agra, Jaipur On Itinerary | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/jd-vance-to-visit-delhi-from-april-21-24-amid-trade-talks-push-agra-jaipur-on-itinerary-news18/): US Vice President JD Vance will pay a four-day visit to India beginning April 21, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi with likely focus on early finalisation of the proposed bilateral trade pact and ways to bolster India-US ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.He will embark on […]
- [Pakistan confirms its expulsion of more than 80,000 Afghans since April 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/pakistan-confirms-its-expulsion-of-more-than-80000-afghans-since-april-1/): Rights groups have criticised the repatriation drive, warning that mass expulsions risk endangering vulnerable people.
- [‘Psychological terrorism’: The war against reproductive rights in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/psychological-terrorism-the-war-against-reproductive-rights-in-the-us/): Redi Tlhabi speaks with Professor Michele Goodwin about the current state and future of reproductive rights in the US.
- [Four Dead in Italian Cable Car Accident Near Naples, 16 Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/four-dead-in-italian-cable-car-accident-near-naples-16-rescued/): Four people, including tourists and a cable car operator, died in a tragic accident near Naples on April 17 when a cable car crashed on Monte Faito. One person was seriously injured. Sixteen others were rescued mid-air from a separate cabin using harnesses after a power failure caused it to stall. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Vice President Vance 'Optimistic' About Ending Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/us-vice-president-vance-optimistic-about-ending-russia-ukraine-war/): Vance’s comments came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Trump may walk away from peace talks within days without clear progress
- [To Broker Or Not To Broker: Team Trump's Ukraine Gamble And A Mood Shift In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/18/to-broker-or-not-to-broker-team-trumps-ukraine-gamble-and-a-mood-shift-in-us/): Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has placed a number of conditions on any potential ceasefire.
- ['The Beautiful Game': A Look Back At Pope Francis’s Lifelong Love For Football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/the-beautiful-game-a-look-back-at-pope-franciss-lifelong-love-for-football/): Pope Francis loved to play football as a child and often played as a goalkeeper and said it taught him that dangers could arrive from anywhere”.
- ['We Were Not Made For Death But For Life': Pope Francis' Final Post On Easter Before Passing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/we-were-not-made-for-death-but-for-life-pope-francis-final-post-on-easter-before-passing/): Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square, after meeting US Vice President JD Vance.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Pope Francis Dies At 88, US Vice President JD Vance On 4-Day India Visit & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/news18-evening-digest-pope-francis-dies-at-88-us-vice-president-jd-vance-on-4-day-india-visit-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Air Force Officer, Wife Assaulted In Bengaluru Road Rage, The Four Indian Cardinals Who Will Vote For New Pope After Francis’ Death and Imtiaz Ali Reveals REAL Reason Why Bobby Deol Was Removed From Jab We Met.
- [The Meth King of Asia | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/the-meth-king-of-asia-true-crime-reports/): The ruthless leader of Asia’s most powerful drug syndicate.
- [Church bells ring for Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/church-bells-ring-for-pope-francis/): Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis.
- [Dire situation for Rohingya “exacerbated” by funding cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/dire-situation-for-rohingya-exacerbated-by-funding-cuts/): “Rohingya families are living on 20 cents a day.”
- [Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/vatican-visitors-saddened-by-death-of-pope-francis/): Visitors gathered in St Peter’s Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows.
- [People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/people-around-the-world-mourn-the-death-of-pope-francis/): Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.
- [Ukraine’s NATO Dream Over? US Special Envoy Drops Big Hint After Submitting Truce Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/ukraines-nato-dream-over-us-special-envoy-drops-big-hint-after-submitting-truce-proposal/): The US special envoy to Russia and Ukraine on April 20 ruled out Ukrainian accession to NATO n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [A Solar U-Turn? The Sun Has Changed Course And Earth Could Pay The Price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/a-solar-u-turn-the-sun-has-changed-course-and-earth-could-pay-the-price/): New research reveals the Sun’s Coronal Global Circulation has reversed, possibly starting a rare century-long solar cycle, which could impact satellites, power grids, and communications.
- [How Vatican Became The World’s Smallest Country? No Childbirth In 96 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/how-vatican-became-the-worlds-smallest-country-no-childbirth-in-96-years/): Pope Francis, leader of Christianity, died at 88 on Easter Monday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell will lead Vatican City until a new pope is elected
- [Lion Kills 14-Year-Old Girl Infront Of Friend Near Kenya's Nairobi National Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/lion-kills-14-year-old-girl-infront-of-friend-near-kenyas-nairobi-national-park/): Kenya Wildlife Service launched a search operation to capture the lion, which remains at large. Traps have been set up, implementing additional security measures to prevent further incidents.
- [‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/a-man-of-the-people-world-reacts-to-the-death-of-pope-francis/): World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.
- [What happens after a pope dies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/what-happens-after-a-pope-dies/): Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope.
- [Who Are The Four Indian Cardinals Who Will Vote For New Pope After Francis' Death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/who-are-the-four-indian-cardinals-who-will-vote-for-new-pope-after-francis-death/): Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering from prolonged illnesses. He passed away at his residence in Casa Santa Marta after spending 38 days in the hospital.
- ["Returned To The Home Of The Father" Vatican Announces Death Of Pope Francis A Day After Easter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/returned-to-the-home-of-the-father-vatican-announces-death-of-pope-francis-a-day-after-easter/): The Vatican announced the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who was battling double pneumonia for several weeks. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Vatican camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announced. The […]
- [Pope Francis: The Pontiff Who Sought Forgiveness For Clergy Abuse And Opened Doors To LGBTQ Dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-the-pontiff-who-sought-forgiveness-for-clergy-abuse-and-opened-doors-to-lgbtq-dialogue/): The pope’s 12-year papacy was defined by moral clarity—confronting clerical abuse with public apologies and offering LGBTQ Catholics a long-denied place at the table
- [Pope Francis’s last appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-franciss-last-appearance/): Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
- [Cardinals announce death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/cardinals-announce-death-of-pope-francis/): This is the moment Pope Francis’s death was announced by senior Catholic officials at the Vatican.
- [Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-has-died-a-step-by-step-guide-to-what-happens-in-next-days/): Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.
- [‘Bombing Schedule &…’ What Pentagon Chief Hegseth ‘Leaked’ On Signal About US Houthi Attack Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/bombing-schedule-what-pentagon-chief-hegseth-leaked-on-signal-about-us-houthi-attack-plan/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday (April 20).Last month, The Atlantic magazine revealed that its editor-in-chief was inadvertently included in a Signal chat in […]
- [Pope Francis Shook Up Church With Simplicity, Raising Conservative Ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-shook-up-church-with-simplicity-raising-conservative-ire/): In 2018, Pope Francis led the Vatican to a landmark deal on the appointment of bishops in China, which conservatives criticized as a sell-out by the Church to Beijing’s communist government. 
- [Pope Francis Dies: When PM Modi Met Catholic Church Leader And Invited Him To India | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-when-pm-modi-met-catholic-church-leader-and-invited-him-to-india-video/): Pope Francis’ Death: Last year, the Pope met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy
- [US air attack hits market in Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/us-air-attack-hits-market-in-yemens-capital/): A popular market in Yemen’s capital was one of the areas hit in the latest US air strikes, killing at least 12 people.
- [Pope Francis, pontiff who highlighted plight of marginalised, dies at 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-pontiff-who-highlighted-plight-of-marginalised-dies-at-88/): The pope, who pushed for a less opaque Vatican and connected to common and marginalised people’s concerns, died aged 88.
- [Forced displacement in Sudan’s North Darfur overwhelming aid operations: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/forced-displacement-in-sudans-north-darfur-overwhelming-aid-operations-un/): Access to el-Fasher and nearby camps ‘dangerously restricted’, with up to 450,000 people estimated to be on the move.
- [Pope Francis, First Pontiff From Latin America, Dies Aged 88: Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-first-pontiff-from-latin-america-dies-aged-88-vatican/): Pope Francis’ Death: The pontiff, serving as the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 following the resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
- [Russia Resumes Strikes On Kyiv After Easter Ceasefire Ends, Says Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/russia-resumes-strikes-on-kyiv-after-easter-ceasefire-ends-says-ukraine/): Putin, who launched Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and who ordered on Saturday the halt in all military activity along the front line until midnight Moscow time (2100 GMT) on Sunday, did not give orders to extend it.
- [Pope Francis Death News Live: Condolences Pour In From Across The Globe As Pope Dies At 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-death-news-live-condolences-pour-in-from-across-the-globe-as-pope-dies-at-88/): Pope Francis death news Live: Pope Francis died at the age of 88, Vatican camerlengo announced on Monday.
- [The Life And Times Of Pope Francis: From Buenos Aires To Rome, A Look At His Tenure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/the-life-and-times-of-pope-francis-from-buenos-aires-to-rome-a-look-at-his-tenure/): Pope Francis Passes Away At 88: Pope Francis’ papacy included many firsts. He was the first Pope from the Americas or the southern hemisphere. 
- [Pope Francis Dies, Who Would Be The New Pontiff? A Look At Probables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-who-would-be-the-new-pontiff-a-look-at-probables/): The successor to Pope Francis will likely be chosen by the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote.
- [Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine as Easter ceasefire ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/russia-resumes-strikes-on-ukraine-as-easter-ceasefire-ends/): Swift return to major hostilities and violations of truce appear to bode ill for efforts to secure long-term ceasefire.
- [Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dead-at-88-vatican-reports/): This is a developing story, more details to follow.
- [China warns countries not to strike trade deals with US at its expense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/china-warns-countries-not-to-strike-trade-deals-with-us-at-its-expense/): China’s Ministry of Commerce says appeasing the Trump administration ‘cannot bring peace’.
- [Pope Francis, beloved for humility, dies at 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-beloved-for-humility-dies-at-88/): Born in Argentina, Francis was the only Latin American pontiff and first non-European pope in more than 1,000 years.
- [Who will be the next Pope? The selection process and what happens next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/who-will-be-the-next-pope-the-selection-process-and-what-happens-next/): Potential successors are Ghana’s Peter Turkson, the Philippines’ Luis Tagle and Hungary’s Peter Erdo.
- [Remembering Pope Francis, Leader of the Catholic Church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/remembering-pope-francis-leader-of-the-catholic-church/): Pope Francis has died, the Vatican has announced.
- [US Vice President JD Vance's Historic Visit to Akshardham Temple: A Diplomatic Milestone | India US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/us-vice-president-jd-vances-historic-visit-to-akshardham-temple-a-diplomatic-milestone-india-us/): | US Vice President JD Vance’s Historic Visit to Akshardham Temple: A Diplomatic Milestone US Vice President JD Vance has embarked on his first official visit to India, beginning with a spiritual visit to the majestic Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. Accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, […]
- [El Salvador’s Bukele suggests prisoner swap for Venezuelans deported by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/el-salvadors-bukele-suggests-prisoner-swap-for-venezuelans-deported-by-us/): El Salvador president says he is willing to repatriate deportees in exchange for release of ‘political prisoners’.
- [Curry, Butler lead Warriors to win against Rockets in Game 1 of playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/curry-butler-lead-warriors-to-win-against-rockets-in-game-1-of-playoffs/): Golden State Warriors upset third seeded Houston to steal home court advantage from Rockets in opening game of series.
- [‘Appeasement Won't Bring Peace’: China Warns Nations Negotiating Trade Deal With US At Beijing's Expense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/appeasement-wont-bring-peace-china-warns-nations-negotiating-trade-deal-with-us-at-beijings-expense-2/): China has warned nations that are negotiating trade deals with the US not to proceed with any deal that hurts Beijing’s interests.
- [‘Appeasement Won't Bring Peace’: China Warns Nations Negotiating Trade Deal With US At Beijing's Expense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/appeasement-wont-bring-peace-china-warns-nations-negotiating-trade-deal-with-us-at-beijings-expense/): China has warned nations that are negotiating trade deals with the US not to proceed with any deal that hurts Beijing’s interests.
- [Bitter truth: Why has chocolate become so expensive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/bitter-truth-why-has-chocolate-become-so-expensive/): High temperatures, ageing trees and disease have lowered cocoa supplies and raised prices.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,152](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1152/): These are the key events on day 1,152 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Jailed for fishing: India-Pakistan tensions trap families in debt, poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/jailed-for-fishing-india-pakistan-tensions-trap-families-in-debt-poverty/): Families on both sides of the border say their loved ones have been jailed for a crime they committed ‘unknowingly’.
- [Donald Trump 'Hopeful' For Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Soon: 'Then They Will Do Business With US And...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/donald-trump-hopeful-for-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-soon-then-they-will-do-business-with-us-and/): Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump said that both Moscow and Kyiv could bring “big business” to the US and “make a fortune” after the signing of the peace deal. 
- [Luxury Stay At Rambagh Palace, Visit To Taj Mahal & Akshardham Temple: A Look At JD Vance’s India Itinerary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/luxury-stay-at-rambagh-palace-visit-to-taj-mahal-akshardham-temple-a-look-at-jd-vances-india-itinerary/): The US Vice-President’s trip to India with his family will also send a strong message of cultural familiarity, diaspora ties, and people-to-people engagement
- [US’s Hegseth shared military plans in second Signal chat, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/uss-hegseth-shared-military-plans-in-second-signal-chat-reports-say/): Reports come after defence chief attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.
- [F1 Saudi GP: Piastri beats Verstappen, leads drivers’ championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/f1-saudi-gp-piastri-beats-verstappen-leads-drivers-championship/): Oscar Piastri’s victory put Australia on top of the Formula One world championship for the first time since 2010.
- [Temple, Gurdwara Defaced With Pro-Khalistan Graffiti In Canada, MP Says Extremists 'Backed By Political Clout'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/temple-gurdwara-defaced-with-pro-khalistan-graffiti-in-canada-mp-says-extremists-backed-by-political-clout/): A Vancouver gurdwara and a Surrey temple were defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti. The incidents are under investigation, with community leaders condemning the act as extremist.
- [Israel Army Denies 'Indiscriminate Fire' In Gaza Strike That Killed 15 Medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/israel-army-denies-indiscriminate-fire-in-gaza-strike-that-killed-15-medics/): The killings occurred in the southern Gaza Strip in the early hours of March 23, just days into a renewed Israeli offensive in the Hamas-ruled territory.
- [US Defence Chief Shared Yemen War Plans With Family Too In Second Signal Chat: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/us-defence-chief-shared-yemen-war-plans-with-family-too-in-second-signal-chat-report/): Pete Hegseth shared the same details of the attack as reported The Atlantic magazine, as per the report.
- [JD Vance Visit Follows Modi-Trump Rapport, May Pave Way For Early India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/jd-vance-visit-follows-modi-trump-rapport-may-pave-way-for-early-india-us-trade-deal/): US Vice-President JD Vance has risen as a prominent figure in India-US relations and is seen as an extension of the worldview shared by PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump
- [Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/real-madrid-keep-laliga-defence-alive-with-late-goal-against-athletic-club/): Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona.
- [Houthis say US bombs Yemen again, targeting capital Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/houthis-say-us-bombs-yemen-again-targeting-capital-sanaa/): US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a major military offensive against the Houthis a few weeks ago.
- [Israeli army only finds ‘professional failures’ in Gaza aid worker killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/israeli-army-only-finds-professional-failures-in-gaza-aid-worker-killings/): The Palestine Red Crescent Society denounced the Israeli report as ‘full of lies’.
- [At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/at-least-two-dead-as-severe-weather-sweeps-us-south-and-midwest/): Flooding hit parts of the US South and Midwest during the Easter holiday weekend.
- [What’s the fallout from Joseph Kabila’s return to DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/whats-the-fallout-from-joseph-kabilas-return-to-drc/): The Congolese government accuses former leader Kabila of backing M23 rebels.
- [‘Yes, We Do Make Mistakes’: Israeli Army Finds ‘Operational Failures’ In Killing Of Gaza Rescue Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/yes-we-do-make-mistakes-israeli-army-finds-operational-failures-in-killing-of-gaza-rescue-workers/): The military advocate general was conducting its own investigation and criminal charges could be pursued, according to the military.
- [German Police Shoot Dead Man Who Threatened People With Knife Outside Nightclub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/german-police-shoot-dead-man-who-threatened-people-with-knife-outside-nightclub/): The incident happened in the northern city of Oldenburg. The knife-wielding man died of his wounds in the hospital.
- [Liverpool one win from Premier League title after relegating Leicester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/liverpool-one-win-from-premier-league-title-after-relegating-leicester-city/): Leicester go down as Liverpool move to the brink of winning the title with a 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium.
- [IDF Says "Troops Shot, Didn't Execute" 15 Gaza Aid Workers, Hezbollah Weapons Smuggling Deputy Slain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/idf-says-troops-shot-didnt-execute-15-gaza-aid-workers-hezbollah-weapons-smuggling-deputy-slain/): An Israeli military investigation has found “professional failures” and breaches of orders in the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza on March 23. The victims included eight Red Crescent paramedics, six Civil Defense workers, and one UN staffer. The probe concluded that poor night visibility led to the misidentification of ambulances as Hamas vehicles. […]
- [‘Impression Of A Ceasefire’: Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of Easter Truce Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/impression-of-a-ceasefire-zelenskyy-accuses-russia-of-easter-truce-violations/): Despite Putin’s declaration of an Easter ceasefire, Zelenskyy claimed 59 instances of Russian shelling and five assaults by units along the front line on Sunday.
- [Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/palestinians-in-gaza-west-bank-mark-sorrowful-easter-amid-israeli-attacks/): As the killings in Gaza continue, Israel prevents many Christians from reaching holy sites or homes in Jerusalem.
- [Indian, Chinese Students In US Unite To Sue Trump Administration Over Possible Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/indian-chinese-students-in-us-unite-to-sue-trump-administration-over-possible-deportations/): Linkhith Babu Gorrela, Thanuj Kumar Gummadavelli and Manikanta Pasula, along with Chinese students Hangrui Zhang and Haoyang An, sued the administration for F-1 visa cancellations.
- [Guess Who Is Here? Elon Musk's Mother Maye In Mumbai For Her 77th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/guess-who-is-here-elon-musks-mother-maye-in-mumbai-for-her-77th-birthday/): Maye Musk celebrated her 77th birthday on April 19 (Saturday) in Mumbai and her son Elon sent her flowers on the occasion.
- [Syria’s first wheat shipment since al-Assad ouster points to recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/syrias-first-wheat-shipment-since-al-assad-ouster-points-to-recovery/): Traders say Syria has largely been relying on overland imports from neighbours this year.
- [Pope Francis Greets 35,000-Strong Easter Crowd On His Popemobile, Meets JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/pope-francis-greets-35000-strong-easter-crowd-on-his-popemobile-meets-jd-vance/): Francis circled around St Peter’s Square in his popemobile after he met US Vice President JD Vance and his family.
- [‘IDF Regrets Civilian Deaths But No Wrongdoing’: Israel Defends Rafah Strike That Killed Medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/idf-regrets-civilian-deaths-but-no-wrongdoing-israel-defends-rafah-strike-that-killed-medics/): IDF said six of the 15 Gaza emergency service personnel killed were Hamas militants.
- [DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/dr-congo-suspends-ex-president-kabilas-party-over-alleged-m23-links/): Authorities accuse the 53-year-old politician of high treason over alleged ties to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.
- [Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/lebanese-president-says-disarming-hezbollah-delicate-as-israel-kills-two/): Joseph Aoun makes the comment as the Lebanese army says it foils a rocket attack on Israel.
- [‘Easter truce’ in Russia’s Ukraine war marked by accusations of violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/easter-truce-in-russias-ukraine-war-marked-by-accusations-of-violations/): The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.
- [US Strikes on “50 Houthi Targets” in Yemen Kills 3, Rebels “Down Second Us MQ-9 Drone” in 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/us-strikes-on-50-houthi-targets-in-yemen-kills-3-rebels-down-second-us-mq-9-drone-in-24-hours/): The United States has intensified its air campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, conducting a series of airstrikes on Saturday targeting the capital, Sanaa, and the coastal city of Hodeida. According to the Houthis, 13 airstrikes hit an airport and a port in Hodeida, with additional strikes in Sanaa. Although casualty reports from these latest attacks […]
- [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Reveals 'Please' And 'Thank You' Cost Company Millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/openai-ceo-sam-altman-reveals-please-and-thank-you-cost-company-millions/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said users’ politeness to ChatGPT is costing millions due to higher computational load. ChatGPT now has over 150 million weekly active users.
- ['Monster, Pure Evil': Tesla Whistleblower Slams Elon Musk After Latest Legal Victory In Defamation Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/monster-pure-evil-tesla-whistleblower-slams-elon-musk-after-latest-legal-victory-in-defamation-case/): Former engineer Christina Balan said she was fired from Tesla after voicing safety concerns. Her defamation case was earlier dismissed, but was later allowed by a court.
- [Chinese Executive Linked To Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/chinese-executive-linked-to-bangkok-skyscraper-collapse-arrested/): A Chinese “company representative” identified as Zhang was arrested in connection with the collapse of a 30-storey tower when a massive earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar.
- [Deaths soar as Israel bombs Palestinian refugees’ tents in Gaza ‘safe zone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/deaths-soar-as-israel-bombs-palestinian-refugees-tents-in-gaza-safe-zone/): The Israeli military has been relentlessly bombing a displacement camp in Gaza’s so-called ‘safe zone’ of al-Mawasi.
- [Largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap takes place amidst declared ‘truce’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/largest-russia-ukraine-prisoner-swap-takes-place-amidst-declared-truce/): Russia and Ukraine have carried out the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war.
- [Ukraine and Russia Exchange Over 500 Prisoners in Major Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-over-500-prisoners-in-major-swap/): Ukraine and Russia exchanged over 500 prisoners of war on April 19. President Zelensky confirmed 277 Ukrainian troops returned, while Russia said 246 servicemen were received. Both sides reported wounded soldiers among the released. Since 2022, 4,552 Ukrainians have been freed. The UAE was thanked for facilitating the exchange. n18oc_crux
- [Russia "Repels" Ukraine Attacks as Kyiv Accuses Putin's Army of Trying to Inflict Losses Amid Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/russia-repels-ukraine-attacks-as-kyiv-accuses-putins-army-of-trying-to-inflict-losses-amid-truce/): President Zelensky said Russian forces were continuing their shelling along the Ukraine front line despite Putin announcing a surprise Easter truceZelensky claimed Russian forces were making a pretence of a one-day Easter ceasefire, while continuing overnight attempts to inflict frontline losses on UkraineMeanwhile, Russia claims its forces had retaliated after Ukrainian troops allegedly launched attacks […]
- [No “military victory from either side” in Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/no-military-victory-from-either-side-in-sudan-war/): Mohy Omer on Sudan’s war two years in – no clear victory in sight, but is there still a chance for negotiations?
- [All US immigrants are entitled to “due process”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/all-us-immigrants-are-entitled-to-due-process/): Allen Orr on Trump’s attacks on judges – politics as usual, or signs of a deeper constitutional crisis?
- [Trump & US judiciary now face a “very serious situation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/trump-us-judiciary-now-face-a-very-serious-situation/): Leon Fresco on the growing rift between Trump and the courts – and what’s really at stake for the US judicial system.
- [‘Little guest’: How a rescued baby brought two Gaza families together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/little-guest-how-a-rescued-baby-brought-two-gaza-families-together/): Tareq found his wife dead after Israel bombed their shelter in December 2023. But their baby had disappeared.
- [Israeli police clash with Christian worshippers on Easter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/israeli-police-clash-with-christian-worshippers-on-easter/): Israeli police threatened Christians trying to celebrate Easter as they corralled worshippers in occupied East Jerusalem
- [Theresa May on modern slavery and the crisis of global leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/theresa-may-on-modern-slavery-and-the-crisis-of-global-leadership/): The former UK prime minister on why modern slavery persists and what today’s leaders are getting wrong.
- [Anti-Trump demonstrations sweep across the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/anti-trump-demonstrations-sweep-across-the-us/): Protesters have rallied across the US against the administration of President Donald Trump.
- [Putin Declares 30-Hour Easter Truce, Attends Service at Moscow Cathedral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/putin-declares-30-hour-easter-truce-attends-service-at-moscow-cathedral/): President Vladimir Putin attended Easter service at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on April 20, following his declaration of a 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine. Calling it a humanitarian gesture, Putin ordered hostilities to cease, hoping Kyiv would reciprocate. The ceasefire marked the longest pause in the ongoing conflict. n18oc_crux
- [News18 Evening Digest: BJP’s Response To Mamata’s ‘Divide And Rule’ Charge In Bengal & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/news18-evening-digest-bjps-response-to-mamatas-divide-and-rule-charge-in-bengal-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: What Caused US Supreme Court’s Midnight Order To Halt Trump’s Use Of Alien Act To Deport Migrants, Gurdwara In Canada Vandalised By ‘Extremist Forces’, Smeared With Pro-Khalistan Graffiti and The Live Score Of MI Vs CSK IPL Match.
- [Netanyahu Vows to "Prevent" Iran From Having Nukes, Tehran Has "Ultra-Secret" AI-Powered Weapons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/netanyahu-vows-to-prevent-iran-from-having-nukes-tehran-has-ultra-secret-ai-powered-weapons/): Israeli PM Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reaffirming his firm stance. Meanwhile, Iran claims to possess ultra-secret, AI-powered weapons now fully operational in its arsenal. These developments come amid rising regional tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts with Tehran. The situation raises global concerns over stability and the potential for wider […]
- [Canada Elections: Pierre Poilievre Reaches Out To Indo-Canadians With A Week To Go For Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/canada-elections-pierre-poilievre-reaches-out-to-indo-canadians-with-a-week-to-go-for-polls/): Poilievre’s Conservative Party and Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Liberal Party are the main frontrunners of next week’s elections amid tensions with the United States.
- [Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/everything-you-need-to-know-about-iran-us-nuclear-negotiations/): After ‘constructive’ high-level talks come ‘technical discussions’ to move the negotiations along.
- [In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/in-brief-easter-appearance-at-vatican-pope-francis-urges-gaza-ceasefire/): Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
- [The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/the-hawaii-of-israel-how-trump-legitimised-a-longstanding-israeli-vision/): Israel has long envisoned the transfer of Gaza’s Palestinians. Now this dangerous idea has gained legitimacy.
- [Gurdwara In Canada Vandalised By 'Extremist Forces', Smeared With Pro-Khalistan Graffiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/gurdwara-in-canada-vandalised-by-extremist-forces-smeared-with-pro-khalistan-graffiti/): The word “Khalistan Zindabaad” was written on the wall near the parking lot of the gurdwara, along with anti-India graffiti. The gurdwara management accused “extremist forces”.
- [Houthis Claim US Air Raid In Yemen’s Sanaa Killed Two, Injured 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/houthis-claim-us-air-raid-in-yemens-sanaa-killed-two-injured-11/): Beyond Sanaa, the Huthis said Sunday that air strikes also hit Yemen’s Marib and Amran provinces.
- [US is “seeking maximum concessions from Iran”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/us-is-seeking-maximum-concessions-from-iran/): “Trump’s business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive”.
- [Hindu Minister Attacked In Pakistan's Sindh Amid Canal Protests, PM Shehbaz Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/hindu-minister-attacked-in-pakistans-sindh-amid-canal-protests-pm-shehbaz-reacts/): Kohistani is a member of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the protesters also chanted slogans against the party’s federal government.
- [What Caused The US Supreme Court To Halt Trump's Use Of Alien Act To Deport Migrants At Midnight?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/what-caused-the-us-supreme-court-to-halt-trumps-use-of-alien-act-to-deport-migrants-at-midnight/): In a rare overnight order handed down by the Supreme Court on Saturday, a majority of justices blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Texas.
- [No More Room To Breathe For Hong Kong’s Democratic Party As It Dissolves Under Xi’s Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/20/no-more-room-to-breathe-for-hong-kongs-democratic-party-as-it-dissolves-under-xis-pressure/): A former lawmaker, said a Chinese official told him that the party should not remain until the end of this year, when an election will be held.
- [What legacy does Pope Francis leave behind?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/what-legacy-does-pope-francis-leave-behind/): What will Pope Francis be remembered for? Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi looks at his legacy.
- [In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/in-vatican-city-mourners-and-the-curious-gather-after-pope-francis-dies/): Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.
- [Israeli attack kills al-Jamaa al-Islamiya leader in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/israeli-attack-kills-al-jamaa-al-islamiya-leader-in-lebanon/): Attack on Hezbollah ally one of two deadly strikes as Lebanon PM under pressure to dismantle armed groups.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Saudi Arabia, Welcomed With 21-Gun Salute: 'Will Strengthen Friendship...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pm-modi-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-welcomed-with-21-gun-salute-will-strengthen-friendship/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a two-day visit, and he was welcomed with a 21-gun salute.
- [China Warns ‘Inciter Will Burn’ As US Deploys NMESIS To Luzon Strait Between Philippines, Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/china-warns-inciter-will-burn-as-us-deploys-nmesis-to-luzon-strait-between-philippines-taiwan/): The US is deploying its NMESIS* missile system into the heart of one of the world’s most strategic and tense bodies of water — the Luzon Strait near China. It will be the closest to the Chinese mainland that US land-based cruise missiles have been deployed, as per reports. The NMESIS anti-ship missile system will […]
- ['More Than Diplomacy': Saudi Artiste Sings 'Ae Watan' On PM Modi's Arrival In Jeddah | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/more-than-diplomacy-saudi-artiste-sings-ae-watan-on-pm-modis-arrival-in-jeddah-watch/): PM Narendra Modi, who received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community, was pleasantly surprised to hear Saudi singer Hashim Abbas’s rendition of the patriotic song
- [Rescue workers pull charred bodies from Al Mawasi camp after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/rescue-workers-pull-charred-bodies-from-al-mawasi-camp-after-israeli-attack/): An Israeli bombing on a cluster of tents in Al Mawasi has killed at least 10 people.
- [Gaza is a land of undetonated bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/gaza-is-a-land-of-undetonated-bombs/): There are around 4,000 undetonated bombs in Gaza. Palestinians have two options: remove them by hand or live among them.
- [The US, Iran and the bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/the-us-iran-and-the-bomb/): Trump administration and Iran have rekindled their interest in striking a nuclear deal after Trump quit the last one.
- [After a year of hostility, Pakistan and Afghanistan seek diplomatic reboot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/after-a-year-of-hostility-pakistan-and-afghanistan-seek-diplomatic-reboot/): Ishaq Dar visits Kabul as Pakistan and Afghanistan attempt to revive stalled diplomatic ties amid refugee expulsion.
- [UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/un-food-agency-cites-funding-gap-as-it-halts-aid-to-650000-in-ethiopia/): Aid to 3.6 million people overall is at risk unless new support is sourced, the World Food Programme warns.
- [Charities in Gaza are running out of food as Israel blocks all aid supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/charities-in-gaza-are-running-out-of-food-as-israel-blocks-all-aid-supplies/): Palestinians in Gaza are facing severe food shortages as charities warn their last supplies of food are running out.
- [Debates On Amended Waqf Law Futile, Many Muslim Nations Have Similar Mechanisms: Govt Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/debates-on-amended-waqf-law-futile-many-muslim-nations-have-similar-mechanisms-govt-sources-to-news18/): Western nations like the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Germany too regulate waqf under broad charity frameworks, said the sources
- [5 Major Tasks Pope Francis Left Unfinished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/5-major-tasks-pope-francis-left-unfinished/): Pope Francis, elected in 2013, was known for reforms and social justice. Key goals like elevating women’s roles and addressing sexual abuse remained unfulfilled
- ['My Wife's A Bit Of A Celebrity Here': JD Vance Says There's A Pride In Being Indian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/my-wifes-a-bit-of-a-celebrity-here-jd-vance-says-theres-a-pride-in-being-indian/): US Vice President JD Vance, on the second day of his India visit, hailed the friendship between the two countries and praised PM Modi as a “tough negotiator”.
- [Who Is Carlo Acutis? World To Get Its First Millennial Saint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/who-is-carlo-acutis-world-to-get-its-first-millennial-saint/): The 15-year-old Acutis died from leukaemia in 2006. Hundreds of pilgrims have been visiting Acutis’ tomb in the Italian town of Assisi every day. 
- [PM Modi’s Saudi Visit Won’t Impact Waqf Law, Say Government Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pm-modis-saudi-visit-wont-impact-waqf-law-say-government-sources-exclusive/): PM Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia on April 22 and 23 at the invitation of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman
- [Pope Francis “was a great reconciler”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pope-francis-was-a-great-reconciler/): Vatican historian Michael Walsh on the late Pope Francis’s legacy and his lifelong mission to heal a divided world.
- [In the wake of Myanmar quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/in-the-wake-of-myanmar-quake/): Weeks after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, the true scale of loss is only starting to emerge.
- [Vatican Releases First Pics Of Pope Francis In Open Coffin Before Public Viewing In St. Peter’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/vatican-releases-first-pics-of-pope-francis-in-open-coffin-before-public-viewing-in-st-peters/): The Vatican on April 22 released first visuals of Pope Francis’ body lying in an open coffin The pictures were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta at the Vatican, where the Pope resided n18oc_crux
- ['Roadmap To Final Deal': JD Vance Says Both Govts Working Hard On India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/roadmap-to-final-deal-jd-vance-says-both-govts-working-hard-on-india-us-trade-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump wants both countries to grow so that they can work across sectors like trade, defence and energy for a win-win partnership
- [Away from the global spotlight, Eritreans are trapped in a garrison state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/away-from-the-global-spotlight-eritreans-are-trapped-in-a-garrison-state/): The world must act to end Isaias Afwerki’s reign of perpetual war.
- [When and how did Pope Francis die? A look at the pontiff’s last days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/when-and-how-did-pope-francis-die-a-look-at-the-pontiffs-last-days/): We take a closer look at Pope Francis’s final days before his passing on Easter Monday.
- [Details Of Pope Francis' Funeral Announced, Check Date And Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/details-of-pope-francis-funeral-announced-check-date-and-time/): The Vatican published Tuesday a photo and video of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand
- [Why Is Francis The First Pope In A Century To Not Be Buried In The Vatican? | Santa Maria Maggiore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/why-is-francis-the-first-pope-in-a-century-to-not-be-buried-in-the-vatican-santa-maria-maggiore/): The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on April 26. While the ceremony will take place in St. Peter’s Basilica, unlike his predecessors, Francis wished to be buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. He had a deep personal connection to Santa Maria Maggiore, having visited it the day after his […]
- [PM Modi In Saudi Arabia LIVE: PM To Land Shortly, Set To Meet Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pm-modi-in-saudi-arabia-live-pm-to-land-shortly-set-to-meet-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman/): PM Narendra Modi Saudi Arabia Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, where he will attend key events.
- [Gaza’s Christians mourn death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/gazas-christians-mourn-death-of-pope-francis/): The deceased pontiff had regularly called Gaza’s Christians offering prayers, encouragement and solidarity.
- [Vatican video shows Pope in open casket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/vatican-video-shows-pope-in-open-casket/): The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis in an open coffin in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta.
- [New Zealand’s minor gov’t party pushes to define women by biological sex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/new-zealands-minor-govt-party-pushes-to-define-women-by-biological-sex/): Populist New Zealand First party says bill will ensure country moves away from ‘woke ideology’ harming women.
- [Israeli spy chief accuses Netanyahu of demanding illegal operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/israeli-spy-chief-accuses-netanyahu-of-demanding-illegal-operations/): Ronen Bar fires latest salvo in ongoing showdown with Israeli PM that has divided country.
- [Iran Rushes Araghchi To China As US ‘Sends New Missile Systems’ To Israel Amid Iran War ‘Prep’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/iran-rushes-araghchi-to-china-as-us-sends-new-missile-systems-to-israel-amid-iran-war-prep/): The US has mounted a significant logistical effort to reinforce its key ally amid rising regional tensions, especially with Iran, a new report has revealed. A staggering 25 C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft have reportedly landed at Israel’s Nevatim air base since April 10. As recently as April 20, eight US Air Force C-17A Globemasters […]
- [In A Special Gesture, Saudi Fighter Jets Escort PM Modi's Plane | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/in-a-special-gesture-saudi-fighter-jets-escort-pm-modis-plane-watch/): Modi is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in 40 years to Jeddah
- [‘Didn’t Change His Path…’ Cardinal Vicar Of Rome Announces Pope Francis’ Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/didnt-change-his-path-cardinal-vicar-of-rome-announces-pope-francis-death/): The Cardinal Vicar for the Diocese of Rome announced the death of the city’s bishop, Pope Francis, on April 21 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Officials seal doors of Pope Francis’s personal residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/officials-seal-doors-of-pope-franciss-personal-residence/): Senior cardinals have locked and sealed the doors of Pope Francis’s personal residence following his death on Monday.
- [Detained pro-Palestine student activist meets US senator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/detained-pro-palestine-student-activist-meets-us-senator/): A US senator shared a video of his meeting with detained Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi.
- [Cardinals meet to decide funeral plans for Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/cardinals-meet-to-decide-funeral-plans-for-pope-francis/): The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites ahead of a new papal election.
- [Vance visit: What’s at stake for India-US trade amid Trump tariff threat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/vance-visit-whats-at-stake-for-india-us-trade-amid-trump-tariff-threat/): Indian tariffs on US products are far higher than what the US imposes on Indian goods. Changing that won’t be easy.
- [From 'Conclave' To 'White Smoke', Glossary Of Terms Used In Papal Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/from-conclave-to-white-smoke-glossary-of-terms-used-in-papal-transition/): Vatican City (AP) A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state..
- ['If I Don’t Marry You, I’ll Become A Priest': When A Young Pope Francis Failed In Love](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/if-i-dont-marry-you-ill-become-a-priest-when-a-young-pope-francis-failed-in-love/): Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, fell in love with a neighbor in Buenos Aires. Heartbreak led him to the priesthood, becoming the first Latin American Pope
- [Red Robe, Rosary In Hand: Pope Francis Lies Still In Open Coffin At The Vatican | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/red-robe-rosary-in-hand-pope-francis-lies-still-in-open-coffin-at-the-vatican-photos/): Pope Francis passed away at age 88. Later, with the Vatican released images of him in an open coffin at his residence. His funeral will be held later this week.
- [Russia’s Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/russias-putin-hints-at-direct-talks-with-ukraine/): Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks after Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire.
- [Two Things That Are Destroyed Immediately After A Pope's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/two-things-that-are-destroyed-immediately-after-a-popes-death/): Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88 from a stroke. His simplified funeral includes a public display at St. Peter’s and burial at St. Mary Major
- [The Papal Glass Ceiling: Why Vatican Will Never Elect A Woman As Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/the-papal-glass-ceiling-why-vatican-will-never-elect-a-woman-as-pope/): The Church maintains male-only tradition as Jesus Christ’s 12 apostles were men, who then selected other men to continue their ministry
- [Pistons snap record playoff losing streak, win Game 2 against Knicks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pistons-snap-record-playoff-losing-streak-win-game-2-against-knicks/): Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks.
- [Vances Witness India's Rich Cultural Heritage At Jaipur's Amer Fort | JD Vance In Jaipur | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/vances-witness-indias-rich-cultural-heritage-at-jaipurs-amer-fort-jd-vance-in-jaipur-news18/): After a power-packed day in Delhi, US Vice President JD Vance, his family arrive in Jaipur, visit Amer Fort Watch LIVE Updates: https://youtube.com/live/XvltvlLENt8?feature=sharen18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Palestinian activist Khalil denied release for son’s birth, wife says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/palestinian-activist-khalil-denied-release-for-sons-birth-wife-says/): Mahmoud Khalil’s wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism.
- ['India Values Historic Relations With Saudi Arabia': PM Modi Leaves For Landmark Jeddah Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/india-values-historic-relations-with-saudi-arabia-pm-modi-leaves-for-landmark-jeddah-visit/): PM Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.
- [Earth Day 2025 | Protect Our Planet: 50 Years of Environmental Action | The Climate Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/earth-day-2025-protect-our-planet-50-years-of-environmental-action-the-climate-crisis/): Post Content
- [Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/trump-backs-hegseth-after-reports-of-second-signal-chat-on-yemen-strikes/): US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’.
- [Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, The Acting Head Of Vatican After Pope Francis' Death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/who-is-cardinal-kevin-farrell-the-acting-head-of-vatican-after-pope-francis-death/): Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Bishop of Dallas, is now the Vatican’s interim leader after Pope Francis’ death, overseeing funeral arrangements and conclave preparations.
- [Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low Since White House Comeback: Reuters/Ipsos Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/trumps-approval-rating-hits-new-low-since-white-house-comeback-reuters-ipsos-poll/): The start of Trump’s term has left his political opponents stunned as he has signed dozens of executive orders expanding his influence over both government departments and over private institutions such as universities and law firms
- [US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/us-stocks-and-dollar-tumble-as-trump-renews-attacks-on-fed-chair-powell/): S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank’s independence.
- [‘Commit To Results-Driven Agenda’: PM Modi, JD Vance Finalise Terms In Big Step Towards Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/commit-to-results-driven-agenda-pm-modi-jd-vance-finalise-terms-in-big-step-towards-trade-deal/): PM Modi and US Vice President JD Vance met in the national capital on Monday evening and held talks about various issues, including bilateral trade agreement.
- [Australia Elections: PM Albanese's Party Holds Slim Lead As Voting Begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/australia-elections-pm-albaneses-party-holds-slim-lead-as-voting-begins/): Early voting in the Australian election began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centreleft Labor party holding a slim lead over the conservative opposition coalition.
- ['Justice Will Be Done': FBI Director Kash Patel On Terrorist Harpreet Singh's Arrest In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/justice-will-be-done-fbi-director-kash-patel-on-terrorist-harpreet-singhs-arrest-in-us/): Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, who is a accused in at least 14 terror attacks in Punjab, was arrested in the United States on April 18.
- ['Sounds Like Disgruntled Employees': Trump Backs Pete Hegseth After Signal Chat Leak Row Blows Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/sounds-like-disgruntled-employees-trump-backs-pete-hegseth-after-signal-chat-leak-row-blows-up/): Pete Hegseth has been in the middle of a Signal chat leak controversy since March. White House has already dismissed the reports of seaching for a new Secretary of Defence.
- [Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/why-china-has-warned-countries-against-appeasing-trump-in-trade-deals/): China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.
- [Stump Zelensky, Appease Trump, Will Putin Make Concessions On Russia Ukraine War After Easter Truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/stump-zelensky-appease-trump-will-putin-make-concessions-on-russia-ukraine-war-after-easter-truce/): Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” against Ukraine from Saturday evening through Sunday, declaring an “Easter ceasefire”. The peace offer seemed designed to do two things: Appeal to President Trump and put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a bind. The question now is whether Putin climbs down from his […]
- [Harvard Sues Trump Administration To Stop Freeze Of More Than USD 2 Billion In Grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/harvard-sues-trump-administration-to-stop-freeze-of-more-than-usd-2-billion-in-grants/): Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not bend to the demands. Hours later, the government froze billions of dollars in federal funding.
- [Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/harvard-university-sues-trump-administration-over-funding-freeze/): The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.
- [Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/haiti-is-nearing-point-of-no-return-as-gang-violence-surges-un-official/): Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
- [Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/wife-of-former-us-senator-bob-menendez-convicted-in-bribery-trial/): Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband’s influence on behalf of Egypt.
- [What’s the legacy of Pope Francis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/whats-the-legacy-of-pope-francis/): The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.
- [Secret Vote, White Smoke: After Pope Francis' Death, How Will Next Catholic Church Leader Be Picked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/secret-vote-white-smoke-after-pope-francis-death-how-will-next-catholic-church-leader-be-picked/): The election of a new pope takes place in a highly secretive gathering called the Conclave, which is held in the Sistine Chapel. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote. The process follows strict rules to ensure fairness and prevent outside influence. Before voting begins, each cardinal swears an oath of secrecy. Multiple rounds […]
- [Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-died-of-cerebral-stroke-and-heart-failure-vatican-doctor/): Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope’s request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
- [Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/russias-easter-truce-marred-by-accusations-of-attacks-in-ukraine/): Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.
- [More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: Monitor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/more-than-30-killed-in-latest-attack-in-sudans-darfur-region-monitor/): Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.
- [Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-spoke-up-for-palestinians-until-the-end/): Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.
- [Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/leaders-and-supporters-around-the-globe-react-to-death-of-pope-francis/): Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
- [From ‘Conclave’ To ‘Angels and Demons’: What Fiction Gets Right And Wrong About The Papal Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/from-conclave-to-angels-and-demons-what-fiction-gets-right-and-wrong-about-the-papal-elections/): Centuries-old Vatican rituals resurface after Pope Francis’ death with fiction like “Conclave” and “Angels and Demons” shaping popular understanding.
- [Trump To Attend Funeral Of Pope Francis Later This Week: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/trump-to-attend-funeral-of-pope-francis-later-this-week-report/): In 2005, then-President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II, the most recent pope to pass away while in office.
- [Flames Engulf Delta Flight’s Engine At Orlando Airport, Passengers Evacuate Using Emergency Slides | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/flames-engulf-delta-flights-engine-at-orlando-airport-passengers-evacuate-using-emergency-slides-video/): A Delta Airbus A330 caught fire at Orlando Airport before take-off to Atlanta. Flight DL1213 was evacuated using slides. No injuries were reported among the 282 onboard.
- [Is US Defence Chief Pete Hegseth Stepping Down? White House Says This Amid Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/is-us-defence-chief-pete-hegseth-stepping-down-white-house-says-this-amid-buzz/): White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the National Public Radio story on the search was not true.
- [Pope Francis Death: Indian Govt Announces 3-Day State Mourning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-death-indian-govt-announces-3-day-state-mourning/): Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88.
- [In A First Since War, Russia’s Putin Says 'Open To Direct Peace Talks' With Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/in-a-first-since-war-russias-putin-says-open-to-direct-peace-talks-with-ukraine/): Putin, speaking to a Russian state TV reporter, said fighting had resumed after his surprise 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which he announced unilaterally on Saturday.
- [What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/what-does-the-us-military-want-in-guam-japan-and-hawaii/): The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.
- [Saudia Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Delhi Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/saudia-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-delhi-airport/): It was suspected that one of the aircraft’s tyres was flat.
- [Vance-Modi Talks Focus On Increasing India-US Trade To $500 Bn by 2030, Main Negotiation On Farm Sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/vance-modi-talks-focus-on-increasing-india-us-trade-to-500-bn-by-2030-main-negotiation-on-farm-sector/): India is expected to sign another free trade agreement with the US on some farm products, but it also wants to increase exports to the country on some products like rice, fisheries, and spices
- [PM Modi Gives This Special Gift To JD Vance’s Children | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pm-modi-gives-this-special-gift-to-jd-vances-children-watch/): A heartwarming video shows PM Modi playfully interacting with Vance’s sons, Ewan and Vivek, as he gives the family a tour.
- ['A Great Leader': US Veep JD Vance Praises PM Modi, Pledges To Bolster India Ties Under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/a-great-leader-us-veep-jd-vance-praises-pm-modi-pledges-to-bolster-india-ties-under-trump/): PM Modi and US Vice President JD Vance held talks at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where they welcomed “significant progress” in negotiations over a trade pact.
- [‘Was Very Ill’: JD Vance Recalls Last Meeting With Pope Francis On Easter At Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/was-very-ill-jd-vance-recalls-last-meeting-with-pope-francis-on-easter-at-vatican/): US Vice President JD Vance, the last world leader to meet the Roman pontiff at the latter’s Vatican residence to exchange Easter greetings, expressed his grief over the death.
- [Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/before-he-died-pope-francis-called-for-peace-in-gaza-will-anyone-listen/): Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
- [Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/israeli-report-on-killing-of-palestinian-medics-in-gaza-what-to-know/): The Israeli military identifies ‘professional failures’ in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.
- [Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/iran-to-brief-china-as-it-accuses-israel-of-undermining-us-nuclear-talks/): Tehran official’s Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.
- [US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/us-vp-vance-arrives-in-india-for-four-day-visit-as-us-tariff-threat-looms/): Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.
- [‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/father-of-the-poor-argentinians-mourn-compatriot-pope-francis/): Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff’s death.
- [Why Work On Coffins Begins Only After A Pope's Death? And Why 3 Of Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/why-work-on-coffins-begins-only-after-a-popes-death-and-why-3-of-them/): Pope Francis, 88, has passed away and keeping in mind his deeply held values, the Vatican City may opt for a single plain cypress coffin, eschewing the traditional lead and oak layers.
- [Iran Says Israel "Undermining" Nuclear Talks, IRGC Teases New Vessel "Better Than American Models"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/iran-says-israel-undermining-nuclear-talks-irgc-teases-new-vessel-better-than-american-models/): Iran accused Israel on Monday (April 21) of seeking to “undermine” ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, a key point of tension with the West.”A kind of coalition is forming… to undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei told reporters, saying Israel was behind the effort.”Alongside […]
- [Pope Francis Did Not Die Of Pneumonia, Report Reveals Possible Cause Of Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-did-not-die-of-pneumonia-report-reveals-possible-cause-of-death/): Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was hospitalised for double pneumonia in February.
- [Putin's Easter Truce Card Fails? | Russia Ukraine War | Putin Easter Truce | #brasstacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/putins-easter-truce-card-fails-russia-ukraine-war-putin-easter-truce-brasstacks-news18/): Putin ordered his forces to ‘stop all military activity’ against Ukraine on easter. Putin’s peace offer was designed to appeal Trump.Zakka Jacob explains News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Significant Progress': PM Modi, JD Vance Discuss India-US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Tariff Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/significant-progress-pm-modi-jd-vance-discuss-india-us-trade-deal-amid-trumps-tariff-push/): PM Modi on Monday welcomed US Vice President JD Vance during the latter’s first official visit to the country as both countries are working on a bilateral trade deal.
- [Trump risks leaving behind a legacy of failure in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/trump-risks-leaving-behind-a-legacy-of-failure-in-ukraine/): If the US president does not change his strategy, he will fail as a peacemaker and an ally.
- [‘A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/a-cancer-un-warns-asia-based-cybercrime-syndicates-expanding-worldwide/): Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.
- [Did Nostradamus Predict Pope Francis' Death? 16th-Century Prophecy Sparks Chilling Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/did-nostradamus-predict-pope-francis-death-16th-century-prophecy-sparks-chilling-theories/): Pope Francis passed away aged 88 after suffering from double pneumonia. Some astrologers believe his death was predicted by 16th-century French astrologer Nostradamus.
- [Pope Francis Dies At 88. What Happens When A Pope Passes Away? | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-at-88-what-happens-when-a-pope-passes-away-gfx/): Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style, passed away at 88.
- [Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics “full of lies” say critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/israeli-report-on-killing-of-gaza-medics-full-of-lies-say-critics/): An investigation says “professional failures” led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah.
- [China ‘Detonates’ 2kg H-Bomb As US, Philippines Rehearse South China Sea War, India Rushes BrahMos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/china-detonates-2kg-h-bomb-as-us-philippines-rehearse-south-china-sea-war-india-rushes-brahmos/): The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario”, as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.As many as 17,000 personnel are expected to take part in the annual “Balikatan”, or “shoulder to shoulder” drills, which […]
- [JD Vance Visits Akshardham Temple With Family Ahead Of Talks With Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/jd-vance-visits-akshardham-temple-with-family-ahead-of-talks-with-modi/): US Vice President JD Vance and his family visit Akshardham temple in New Delhi, beginning a four-day trip to IndiaVance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push for an early trade deal and strengthen ties with the Trump administration n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/landmines-continue-to-claim-lives-in-post-assad-syria/): Urgent calls made to expand demining effort to cleanse deadly remnants of war still hiding in Syria’s soil.
- [Pope Francis Dies At Age 88, A Day After Easter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-at-age-88-a-day-after-easter/): Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced in a video statement n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video: Russian attack on bus in Ukraine kills 9 as peace talks falter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/video-russian-attack-on-bus-in-ukraine-kills-9-as-peace-talks-falter/): Nine people were killed in a Russian attack on a bus in southern Ukraine.
- [From Donald Trump To JD Vance And Anthony Albanese: These World Leaders Dialed PM Modi After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/from-donald-trump-to-jd-vance-and-anthony-albanese-these-world-leaders-dialed-pm-modi-after-pahalgam-attack/): World leaders, including US President Trump, VP JD Vance, and Australian PM Albanese, expressed condolences to PM Modi after the Pahalgam terror attack by TRF, which killed 26.
- [Smotrich Clashes With IDF Chief in Heated Cabinet Meeting, PA Demands “Sons of Dogs” Hamas to...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/smotrich-clashes-with-idf-chief-in-heated-cabinet-meeting-pa-demands-sons-of-dogs-hamas-to/): A security cabinet meeting in Israel erupted into a heated confrontation over humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, Kan public broadcaster reportedSharp words were exchanged between Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defence Minister Israel Katz, Army Chief Eyal Zamir and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, as per KanThe argument centered around Katz proposal suggested that aid distribution […]
- [Massive Fires In Kharkiv After Overnight Russian Strikes On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/massive-fires-in-kharkiv-after-overnight-russian-strikes-on-ukraine/): Emergency crews battled large fires across multiple civilian sites in Ukraine after waves of Russian drone strikes overnight on 23 April. In Kharkiv, the attacks ignited major blazes, while strikes also hit infrastructure across the east, south and centre of the country.Nine workers were killed when a drone struck a bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. […]
- [Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/jordan-outlaws-muslim-brotherhood-group-confiscates-assets/): Interior Minister Mazin Fraya says all the activities of the group will be banned and its assets confiscated.
- [Iraq Invites Al-Sharaa Despite Arrest Warrant, Syria Arrests Assad's Security Officer For War Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/iraq-invites-al-sharaa-despite-arrest-warrant-syria-arrests-assads-security-officer-for-war-crimes/): Iraq has invited Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, to the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17. Al-Sharaa, who assumed power after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has faced criticism due to his past affiliations with al-Qaida and an outstanding arrest warrant in Iraq. The invitation has sparked political divisions […]
- [Pahalgam Attack: Where Are LeT’s Training Camps In Pakistan & Can India Dismantle Them? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pahalgam-attack-where-are-lets-training-camps-in-pakistan-can-india-dismantle-them-exclusive/): The Resistance Front, a shadow outfit of Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for Pahalgam attack. News18 gets exclusive details from intelligence sources
- [Turkey Earthquake Caught Live During TV Broadcast, Anchor's Reaction Goes Viral | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/turkey-earthquake-caught-live-during-tv-broadcast-anchors-reaction-goes-viral-video/): A 6.02-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey during a live TV broadcast, shaking buildings and setting off car alarms. Anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu continued reporting calmly.
- [Six trapped under rubble after Israeli attack on Gaza City shelter kills 13](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/six-trapped-under-rubble-after-israeli-attack-on-gaza-city-shelter-kills-13/): Israel has killed 39 people and injured 105 in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.
- [Is US dollar dominance at risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/is-us-dollar-dominance-at-risk/): Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening.
- [Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/is-russias-putin-ready-to-stop-ukraine-war-along-current-front-line/): Speculation abounds after a report suggested Putin could be ready to abandon plans to absorb Ukrainian regions.
- [Chinese Fireworks Boom Across US Every July 4. What Will Happen This Year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/chinese-fireworks-boom-across-us-every-july-4-what-will-happen-this-year/): The US-China tariff war impacts fireworks imports, with a 200 percent tariff on Chinese fireworks doubling prices. US traders face challenges
- [Taliban Condemns Pahalgam Attack: 'Such Incidents Undermine Efforts To Ensure Regional Security'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/taliban-condemns-pahalgam-attack-such-incidents-undermine-efforts-to-ensure-regional-security/): A spokesperson for the ministry of foreign affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan condoled the loss of lives in the Pahalgam terror attack via a social media post
- [Putin Mocks US, Europe? Russia-Made Superjet SJ-100 Takes Off, Trump Makes ‘Final Offer’ To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/putin-mocks-us-europe-russia-made-superjet-sj-100-takes-off-trump-makes-final-offer-to-ukraine/): The US expects a response from Ukraine on April 23 to a peace framework proposed by Washington to end Kyiv’s war with Russia, reported AxiosThe one-page document, presented to Ukrainian officials in Paris last week, was reportedly described as US president Donald Trump’s “final offer”Citing undisclosed sources, the American news outlet reported that the White […]
- [Manhunt under way in Kashmir after deadly attack on tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/manhunt-under-way-in-kashmir-after-deadly-attack-on-tourists/): The attack in Indian-administered Kashmir came amid the peak tourist season and prompted global condemnation.
- [Pope’s body moved to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/popes-body-moved-to-lie-in-state-at-st-peters-basilica/): Pope Francis’s body has been taken in a solemn procession to St Peter’s Basilica
- [White and Black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe’s land grabs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/white-and-black-farmers-still-bear-the-scars-of-zimbabwes-land-grabs/): How mishandling of land reform evicted many white farmers, ‘enriched elites’ and left Black Zimbabweans in poverty.
- [Deadly Israeli strike burns school and tent shelter in Gaza city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/deadly-israeli-strike-burns-school-and-tent-shelter-in-gaza-city/): The Israeli military bombed a school sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinian families in Gaza city.
- [Why have Israel’s Gaza safe zones disappeared from its maps?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/why-have-israels-gaza-safe-zones-disappeared-from-its-maps/): Since Israel resumed its war on Gaza in March, it has quietly removed the Al Mawasi safe zone from its maps.
- [Iran On ‘Peak Readiness’ As Israel’s ‘Secret Attack Plan Leaks’, US Deploys ‘2 Sentry AWACS To...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/iran-on-peak-readiness-as-israels-secret-attack-plan-leaks-us-deploys-2-sentry-awacs-to/): An elite squadron of Israeli Air Force pilots may have exposed classified information, including preparation materials for a potential strike on Iran, Haaretz reported. The files were reportedly shared on a Covid-era platform introduced to facilitate Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reservists to work from home. The Haaretz reports said that the platform in question, known […]
- [This Pope Died 33 Days After His Election In 1978. Theories Range From Murder To...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/this-pope-died-33-days-after-his-election-in-1978-theories-range-from-murder-to/): Albino Luciani from Italy, who became Pope John Paul I in 1978, was Known as “The Smiling Pope” and his 33-day reign ended amid controversy and theories of foul play.
- [Gout: Record-breaking sprinter selected for World Athletic Championships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/gout-record-breaking-sprinter-selected-for-world-athletic-championships/): The 17-year-old sprinter has earned his first call-up to the Australian squad after blitzing the national championships.
- [Magnitude 6.2 quake in Turkiye shakes Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/magnitude-6-2-quake-in-turkiye-shakes-istanbul/): Videos captured the moment a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit near the Turkish city of Istanbul.
- [EU slaps Meta, Apple with nearly $800m fines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/eu-slaps-meta-apple-with-nearly-800m-fines/): The penalties are the first to be issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.
- [US Vice President JD Vance, family tour Taj Mahal during India visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/us-vice-president-jd-vance-family-tour-taj-mahal-during-india-visit/): US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha and their children, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on April 23 as part of their India tour. They explored the site with a guide, enjoyed the views, and previously visited Jaipur’s Amber Fort and met PM Modi in New Delhi. n18oc_crux
- [People Rush Out Of Their Homes As 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Istanbul | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/people-rush-out-of-their-homes-as-6-2-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-istanbul-videos/): The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 and a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the United States Geological Survey.
- [Watch | Wildfire Spreads in New Jersey Forest, Thousands Evacuated, Major Highway Shut Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/watch-wildfire-spreads-in-new-jersey-forest-thousands-evacuated-major-highway-shut-down/): A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey’s Ocean County has burned 3,200 acres in the Pine Barrens. Aerial footage showed thick smoke rising as flames spread rapidly. Authorities shut down a 17-mile highway stretch. The fire threatened 1,320 structures and forced 3,000 residents to evacuate, according to official reports. n18oc_crux
- [China's J-15 Jet Comes ‘Face to Face' With Super Hornet, US Creates ‘Strike Network' in Indo-Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/chinas-j-15-jet-comes-face-to-face-with-super-hornet-us-creates-strike-network-in-indo-pacific/): Chinese state media releases footage, allegedly showing a close encounter between Chinese and American carrier-based fighter jetsOn April 11, CCTV aired a documentary about the country’s aircraft carrier fleet, which detailed the flight operations of J-15 fighter jetsIn the footage, a J-15 fighter jet is seen flying close to another fighter aircraft positioned ahead to […]
- [Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Turkiye’s Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/magnitude-6-2-earthquake-jolts-turkiyes-istanbul/): One person is reportedly injured from jumping off a balcony during the magnitude 6.2 quake.
- [Gaza is burning. UK NGOs must abandon failed diplomacy and fight back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/gaza-is-burning-uk-ngos-must-abandon-failed-diplomacy-and-fight-back/): Only legal action, protests and public pressure – not meetings – will push Britain to end its complicity in genocide.
- [In Canada, genocide is on the ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/in-canada-genocide-is-on-the-ballot/): If Mark Carney wants to win, he must not repeat Kamala Harris’s fatal mistake on Gaza.
- [Pope’s death means Palestinians” truly lost a friend”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/popes-death-means-palestinians-truly-lost-a-friend/): Rev. Munther Isaac reflects on Pope Francis’s passing & what his voice meant to Palestinians & people under oppression.
- [What is The Resistance Front, the group behind the deadly Kashmir attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/what-is-the-resistance-front-the-group-behind-the-deadly-kashmir-attack/): Founded in 2019, the little-known group has now taken centre stage in the conflict between India and the rebels.
- [6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey's Istanbul, No Immediate Reports Of Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/6-2-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-turkeys-istanbul-no-immediate-reports-of-damage/): The epicentre was located approximately 40 kilometres southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara.
- [Photos Of Vladimir Putin's Alleged Secret Son Ivan Leaked Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/photos-of-vladimir-putins-alleged-secret-son-ivan-leaked-online/): According to the Telegram channel, Ivan has lived a secluded life under heavy security, shielded from the public eye.
- ['Resolute Stand Against Terorrism': Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus Condemns 'Heinous' Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/resolute-stand-against-terorrism-bangladesh-chief-adviser-yunus-condemns-heinous-pahalgam-attack/): Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus condoled the loss of lives in the Pahalgam terror attack, which was one of deadliest in India since 26/11 in Mumbai
- [Ukraine talks downgraded in London as Kyiv rejects Trump’s ‘final offer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/ukraine-talks-downgraded-in-london-as-kyiv-rejects-trumps-final-offer/): The scheduled talks between top diplomats of the US, France, Germany, the UK and Ukraine is postponed abruptly.
- [China Says 'Door Open' To Trade Talks After Trump Signals Tariffs Will Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/china-says-door-open-to-trade-talks-after-trump-signals-tariffs-will-fall/): Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of firing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
- [Watch: Heavy Machinery in Gaza Damaged by Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/watch-heavy-machinery-in-gaza-damaged-by-israeli-strikes/): Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on April 22 destroyed vehicles, including bulldozers, used to clear rubble and recover bodies, officials said. Residents reported bombings from tanks, planes, and naval boats across the enclave, hitting homes, tents, and roads. The destroyed equipment had served 300,000 people in northern Gaza, locals added. n18oc_crux
- [Alabama Black Man Dies After Police Punch Him, Was Hospitalised For A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/alabama-black-man-dies-after-police-punch-him-was-hospitalised-for-a-week/): A Black man, experiencing a mental health crisis, died after Alabama police punched and restrained him during an arrest. His death has reignited outrage in Decatur.
- [Yemen’s Houthis launch rare missile attack on northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/yemens-houthis-launch-rare-missile-attack-on-northern-israel/): Israel says the ballistic missile has been intercepted without causing any injuries.
- [Pope Francis’s coffin carried to Saint Peter’s Basilica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pope-franciss-coffin-carried-to-saint-peters-basilica/): Pope Francis’s body arrives at Saint Peter’s Basilica to lie in state before his weekend funeral.
- [Public mourning begins as pope’s coffin arrives in St Peter’s Basilica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/public-mourning-begins-as-popes-coffin-arrives-in-st-peters-basilica/): Three days of public viewing begin before the pontiff’s funeral on Saturday. 
- [Trump Signals Tariff Rollback On China, Says “Won’t Be Zero But…’ | US Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trump-signals-tariff-rollback-on-china-says-wont-be-zero-but-us-trade-war/): On April 22, President Donald Trump suggested a possible shift in his China trade policy, stating tariffs will drop “substantially, but not to zero.” His remarks follow warnings from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who called the trade war “unsustainable” and said current tariffs have effectively embargoed global trade between the two economies. n18oc_crux
- [‘500 Houthis Killed’ In US Blitz, Yemen Rebels ‘Fear’ ‘Pager Attack’ As Israel Vows ‘Big Revenge’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/500-houthis-killed-in-us-blitz-yemen-rebels-fear-pager-attack-as-israel-vows-big-revenge/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile on April 23 toward northern Israel, a rare target for the group as it faces an intense US airstrike campaign, reported AP. The missile triggered air raid sirens in Haifa and other communities in northern Israel, as per the Israeli army’s statement.”An interceptor was launched toward the missile, and […]
- [Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack Draws Global Condemnation: How Leaders Across The World Reacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/deadly-pahalgam-terror-attack-draws-global-condemnation-how-leaders-across-the-world-reacted/): Pahalgam Terror Attack: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, among others condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam.
- [Videos capture deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/videos-capture-deadly-attack-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): Shots can be heard on videos that captured the deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir
- [How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/how-pope-francis-redefined-the-churchs-ties-with-africa/): Africa, with its huge Catholic population, featured prominently on Pope Francis’s agenda.
- [Kremlin critic decried for ‘racist’ rant on minorities fighting for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/kremlin-critic-decried-for-racist-rant-on-minorities-fighting-for-russia/): Vladimir Kara-Murza has suggested ethnic minority troops find it ‘easier’ to carry out fatal attacks in Ukraine.
- [Manoj Punjabi produced Indonesia’s top film. Now he wants to shake up TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/manoj-punjabi-produced-indonesias-top-film-now-he-wants-to-shake-up-tv/): CEO of MD Entertainment wants to elevate the quality of free-to-air services after purchase of loss-making NET.TV.
- [Lakers vs Timberwolves: Doncic leads Los Angeles to Game 2 playoff win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/lakers-vs-timberwolves-doncic-leads-los-angeles-to-game-2-playoff-win/): Luka Doncic leads all scorers as the LA Lakers strike back to tie up their first-round playoff series against Minnesota.
- [‘Act of war’: What happened in Kashmir attack that killed 26 tourists?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/act-of-war-what-happened-in-kashmir-attack-that-killed-26-tourists/): The deadliest attack on tourists in Kashmir since 2000 has prompted fears of Indian retaliation against Pakistan.
- [China’s Xi says tariffs undermine ‘legitimate rights’ of all countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/chinas-xi-says-tariffs-undermine-legitimate-rights-of-all-countries/): Chinese leader’s remarks come amid renewed hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing.
- ['Fight Their Resources': Israeli Envoy Calls For United Fight Against Terrorists After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/fight-their-resources-israeli-envoy-calls-for-united-fight-against-terrorists-after-pahalgam-attack/): Shoshani asserted that the tackling against terrorism is not an easy but counties need to fight against money laundering.
- [China Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack: ‘Shocked, Oppose Terrorism Of All Forms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/china-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-shocked-oppose-terrorism-of-all-forms/): Pahalgam Terror Attack: Extending deep condolences to the victims,  China reiterated its opposition to all forms of terrorism.
- [Child among at least 10 killed in Israeli attack on school shelter in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/child-among-at-least-10-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-school-shelter-in-gaza/): A child burns to death following the attack on school-turned-shelter in Gaza City.
- ['Nothing To Do With It': In First Reaction, Pakistan Denies Role In Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/nothing-to-do-with-it-in-first-reaction-pakistan-denies-role-in-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Pakistan has denied its involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, stating it rejects terrorism in all forms. It said it has got nothing to do with the attack.
- [Pakistan Deploying Military Assets Near J&K After Pahalgam Terror Attack? What Flight Data Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pakistan-deploying-military-assets-near-jk-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-what-flight-data-shows/): In one of the biggest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people.
- [Musk says he’ll spend less time working with Trump after Tesla profits sink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/musk-says-hell-spend-less-time-working-with-trump-after-tesla-profits-sink/): Tesla CEO says he will spend ‘far more’ of his time running carmaker after putting cost-cutting team in place.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy claims Chinese nationals helping Russia produce drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/ukraines-zelenskyy-claims-chinese-nationals-helping-russia-produce-drones/): Kyiv summons China’s ambassador to Ukraine over the role of ‘Chinese citizens in hostilities against Ukraine’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,154](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1154/): These are the key events on day 1,154 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump backs off threat to fire Fed Chair Powell, as stock market surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trump-backs-off-threat-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-as-stock-market-surges/): Wall Street rallies after US Treasury Secretary says trade war with China ‘unsustainable’.
- [Will Trump's Forceful Airstrikes On Yemen Deter The Houthis From Attacking US And Israeli Assets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/will-trumps-forceful-airstrikes-on-yemen-deter-the-houthis-from-attacking-us-and-israeli-assets/): In closed briefings, Pentagon officials have acknowledged that heavy bombardments in Yemen have had limited success in destroying the Houthis’ vast, largely underground arsenal. The war has been also been largely asymmetric, with the Houthis using cheaper weapons compared to American missiles which cost tens of millions per equipment. The Houthis have said that they […]
- [PM Modi Lands In Delhi, Curtailing Saudi Arabia Visit After Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pm-modi-lands-in-delhi-curtailing-saudi-arabia-visit-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Vowing not to spare the terrorists involved, the Prime Minister on Tuesday condemned the attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam carried out by a group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- ['Utterly Devastating': UK's Keir Starmer, Australian's Albanese Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/utterly-devastating-uks-keir-starmer-australians-albanese-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Pahalgam Terror Attack: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “The horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir today is utterly devastating.”
- [Elon Musk Says He'll Spend Less Time At DOGE And More Time Running Tesla After Its Profit Plunges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/elon-musk-says-hell-spend-less-time-at-doge-and-more-time-running-tesla-after-its-profit-plunges/): Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
- [‘He gave us strength’: Gaza Christians remember calls with Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/he-gave-us-strength-gaza-christians-remember-calls-with-pope-francis/): Gaza’s Christians mourn Pope Francis as a defender of peace and a source of strength during the horror of war.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s effort to shutter international news service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/us-judge-blocks-trumps-effort-to-shutter-international-news-service/): District judge orders US administration to restore the capacity of broadcaster shuttered over claims of ‘leftist bias’.
- [Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/barcelona-beat-mallorca-to-extend-laliga-lead-over-real-madrid/): LaLiga leaders Barcelona move seven points clear of defending champions Real Madrid with near defeat of Mallorca.
- [Houthis say group downed US drone in northwest Yemen as US strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/houthis-say-group-downed-us-drone-in-northwest-yemen-as-us-strikes-continue/): Al Masirah, a Houthi-affiliated outlet, says the US launched a series of strikes on several locations in the country.
- [Nearly 12 Hours After Pahalgam Terror Attack, No Reactions From Pakistan, China & Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/nearly-12-hours-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-no-reactions-from-pakistan-china-canada/): Pahalgam Terror Attack: Lashkar-linked terrorists opened fire on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam, killing 28 people. Many world leaders including Trump and Putin condemned the act.
- [Bilateral Talks, Strategic Partnership Council Meet: State-Run Saudi Press Agency Spotlights PM Modi’s Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/bilateral-talks-strategic-partnership-council-meet-state-run-saudi-press-agency-spotlights-pm-modis-visit/): The Prime Minister decided to cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and return home on Tuesday night following the Pahalgam terror attack
- [Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial to open with majority-female jury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/harvey-weinsteins-rape-retrial-to-open-with-majority-female-jury/): Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault retrial involves accusations from three women.
- [Video: Tourists killed in Indian-administered Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/video-tourists-killed-in-indian-administered-kashmir-attack/): A group of gunmen have killed at least 28 tourists visiting Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- [Will countries be forced to pick a side in the US-China trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/will-countries-be-forced-to-pick-a-side-in-the-us-china-trade-war/): President of Kenya, a special US ally, visits country’s biggest lender China.
- [GE Aerospace CEO calls for tariff-free trade in the aviation sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/ge-aerospace-ceo-calls-for-tariff-free-trade-in-the-aviation-sector/): Tariffs are estimated to cost GE Aerospace more than $500m this year.
- [Halliburton reports reduced North America drilling demand, warns of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/halliburton-reports-reduced-north-america-drilling-demand-warns-of-tariffs/): The company warns tariffs and weak oil prices will hit oilfield activity on the continent and hurt its revenues also.
- ['Cross-Border Terrorism From Pakistan Discussed': MEA Says Saudi Arabia Condemned Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/cross-border-terrorism-from-pakistan-discussed-mea-says-saudi-arabia-condemned-pahalgam-attack/): Suhel Khan, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said India and Saudi Arabia discussed the Pahalgam terror attack and have an “excellent cooperation” on issues related to terrorism
- [At Least 28 Killed In Biggest Terror Attack On Tourists In Kashmir's Pahalgam, Modi Vows "Justice"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/at-least-28-killed-in-biggest-terror-attack-on-tourists-in-kashmirs-pahalgam-modi-vows-justice/): At least 28 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists visiting the picturesque town of Pahalgam in India’s Kashmir. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the perpetrators would “be brought to justice”. Witnesses said terrorists walked out of the woods and started firing indiscriminately. The attack comes during the […]
- [Pope Francis' Funeral On Saturday At St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Shows Pontiff In An Open Coffin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pope-francis-funeral-on-saturday-at-st-peters-basilica-vatican-shows-pontiff-in-an-open-coffin/): The Vatican released the first visuals of Pope Francis following his death, showing him in a wooden coffin wearing a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary intertwined in his hands. As church officials performed the formal Confirmation of the Pope’s Death and prayed over his body, the Vatican announced […]
- [Detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi says he’s ‘in good hands’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/detained-palestinian-activist-mohsen-mahdawi-says-hes-in-good-hands/): Mahdawi, a Columbia University student now held in a Vermont, US prison, says he has faith in the ‘ability of justice’.
- [Sacred sparks fly at India’s festival of flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/sacred-sparks-fly-at-indias-festival-of-flames/): During Agni Keli, a fire-throwing ritual in Mangaluru, India, shirtless men hurl burning palm fronds.
- [Netanyahu’s survival tactics tested amid Israel Shin Bet head’s accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/netanyahus-survival-tactics-tested-amid-israel-shin-bet-heads-accusations/): PM Netanyahu sparks political turmoil with Shin Bet dismissal as Israel grapples with war and divided public opinion.
- [Economic nostalgia is turning into punishment | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/economic-nostalgia-is-turning-into-punishment-ajopinion/): Rotimi Adeoye says Trumps push to return the US to a past economic era is a recurring theme in American history.
- [IMF warns Trump tariffs are fuelling uncertain global economic outlook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/imf-warns-trump-tariffs-are-fuelling-uncertain-global-economic-outlook/): Economists recently echoed concerns of global financial uncertainty and say a recession is more likely.
- [‘Brutal Crime Has No Justification: Russian President Putin Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/brutal-crime-has-no-justification-russian-president-putin-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Putin reiterated Russia’s “commitment to further increasing cooperation with Indian partners in fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
- ['PM Modi Has Our Full Support': Donald Trump Extends Solidarity After Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/pm-modi-has-our-full-support-donald-trump-extends-solidarity-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Trump extended full support and sympathies to PM Modi and India after a tragic terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam left 28 people dead.
- [Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/putin-discusses-us-iran-nuclear-talks-with-leader-of-oman-in-moscow/): Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is visiting Russia ahead of a third round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
- [Trump’s campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/trumps-campaign-to-turn-dissent-into-a-deportable-offence-harms-democracy/): Deportation action against Israel’s critics sets a dangerous precedent of immigration law abuse.
- [What’s next for the Catholic Church after Pope Francis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/whats-next-for-the-catholic-church-after-pope-francis/): The first Latin American pope has died. We look at his legacy, reforms and what his death means for the Catholic Church.
- [US Vice-President JD Vance, In India With Wife Usha And Kids, Sends Condolences To Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/us-vice-president-jd-vance-in-india-with-wife-usha-and-kids-sends-condolences-to-pahalgam-terror-attack-victims/): US Vice President JD Vance, US Second Lady Usha Chilukuri Vance and their three children – Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel – are on a three-day India trip.
- [Mehul Choksi Suffers Big Setback As Belgian Court Rejects His Bail Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/mehul-choksi-suffers-big-setback-as-belgian-court-rejects-his-bail-plea/): Mehul Choksi, a fugitive businessman accused in the massive Rs 13,500 crore PNB loan fraud case, was arrested in Belgium earlier this month as India pushed for his extradition.
- [Palestinians in distress after Israeli attack in Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/palestinians-in-distress-after-israeli-attack-in-khan-younis/): At least eleven Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a residential building in Khan Younis.
- [Israeli attacks kill 28 in Gaza, destroy bulldozers for recovering the dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/israeli-attacks-kill-28-in-gaza-destroy-bulldozers-for-recovering-the-dead/): UNRWA says Gaza has become ‘a land of desperation’ as Israel continues to pound the strip and block humanitarian aid.
- [Not just Trump: Which world leaders did Pope Francis clash with?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/not-just-trump-which-world-leaders-did-pope-francis-clash-with/): Despite their differences, Trump, Milei, Zelenskyy and others are to attend the pontiff’s funeral.
- [‘Sad And Appalled’: Israeli Envoy Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Expresses Solidarity With Victims' Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/sad-and-appalled-israeli-envoy-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-expresses-solidarity-with-victims-families/): The attack also comes amid US Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing three-day India visit.
- [The Endgame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/the-endgame/): People & Power examines whether the forced transfer of Palestinians is Israel’s ultimate goal.
- [‘Maybe I Can Live In India’: JD Vance's Son Said After Family Dinner With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/maybe-i-can-live-in-india-jd-vances-son-said-after-family-dinner-with-pm-modi/): The US Vice-President fondly reminisced about his first meeting with PM Modi at the AI Action Summit.
- [Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/gunmen-open-fire-on-tourists-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): No claim of responsibility but police call it ‘terror attack’ by rebels under intensifying military crackdown in region.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Terror Attack In J-K’s Pahalgam, PM Modi Welcomed With 21-Gun Salute In Saudi Arabia & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/22/news18-evening-digest-terror-attack-in-j-ks-pahalgam-pm-modi-welcomed-with-21-gun-salute-in-saudi-arabia-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Amit Shah Briefs PM Modi On Pahalgam Attack, JD Vance Says Trade Pact Terms Finalised, Calls PM Modi ‘A Tough Negotiator’ and IPL 2025, LSG Vs DC Live Score.
- [US House Republicans Call Out NYT Over Pahalgam Coverage: ‘Terrorist Attack Plain And Simple’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/us-house-republicans-call-out-nyt-over-pahalgam-coverage-terrorist-attack-plain-and-simple/): The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized The New York Times for not calling the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir as terrorism.
- [‘Indians Won’t Remain Safe If…’: Pakistan Minister’s Brazen Threat To New Delhi Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/indians-wont-remain-safe-if-pakistan-ministers-brazen-threat-to-new-delhi-amid-rising-tensions/): Khawaja Asif’s comments came amid a looming threat of retaliatory action from India in the aftermath of Pahalgam carnage in which 26 tourists were shot dead by LeT terrorists.
- [Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/iran-signals-willingness-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-europeans/): France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged
- [Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trump-makes-rare-criticism-of-putin-after-russias-deadly-kyiv-attacks/): At least 12 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
- [Modi Hints At Attack On Pakistan, India To "Hunt Down Terrorists & Their Backers" | Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/modi-hints-at-attack-on-pakistan-india-to-hunt-down-terrorists-their-backers-pahalgam-attack/): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message to Pakistan over the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed. He said India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. While speaking at a public event, Modi shifted to English to send a message across the globe, and […]
- [From Israel's Netanyahu To Italy's Meloni And France's Macron: World Leaders Dial PM Modi After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/from-israels-netanyahu-to-italys-meloni-and-frances-macron-world-leaders-dial-pm-modi-after-pahalgam-attack/): Several world premiers dialed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and condemned the “terrible” and “barbaric” terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
- [Terminal 1 Of Canada's Toronto Airport In Full Lockdown After Shooting Incident, 1 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/terminal-1-of-canadas-toronto-airport-in-full-lockdown-after-shooting-incident-1-dead/): Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said an adult male had been shot but it was an isolated incident with no threat to public safety
- [Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/spain-halts-controversial-7-5m-deal-to-buy-ammunition-from-israeli-company/): PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain’s coalition government.
- [Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/businesses-pare-back-outlook-as-trump-tariffs-weigh-on-spending/): From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.
- [Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/thousands-more-queue-to-see-pope-francis-on-second-day-of-lying-in-state/): About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff’s coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican says.
- [Median CEO pay in US hits record high even as markets tumble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/median-ceo-pay-in-us-hits-record-high-even-as-markets-tumble/): Margins between CEO pay have long been a point of contention between workers and a rallying cry for progressives.
- [Pakistan In Security Huddle As Modi Vows to Turn "Land of Terrorists to Dust" Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-in-security-huddle-as-modi-vows-to-turn-land-of-terrorists-to-dust-over-pahalgam-attack/): Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed to “pursue, track and punish every terrorist and their backers” in a stern warning to Pakistan. Hinting at potential military action, Modi warned the “time has come for the remaining land of the terrorists to be reduced to dust.” Pakistan Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif convened a rare meeting of the […]
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Becoming Global Liability: Intel Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-becoming-global-liability-intel-sources-to-news18/): Top Indian intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that ordinary Pakistanis express concern that Munir prioritises the Kashmir conflict over pressing domestic issues
- [Made in America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/made-in-america/): Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.
- [Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/can-south-africa-help-russia-and-ukraine-reach-a-peace-deal/): As Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.
- [Pahalgam Attack: Govt Says All Parties United Against Terrorism, Suggests 'Tougher Action' Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pahalgam-attack-govt-says-all-parties-united-against-terrorism-suggests-tougher-action-ahead/): Leaders across the party lines sought decisive action for destroying terror camps and assured that they are with the government in dealing with the issue of terrorism. 
- [Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/kashmir-attack-does-indias-indus-waters-treaty-freeze-threaten-pakistan/): Pakistan has deemed India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty an ‘act of war’.
- [Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/al-shabab-battles-somalias-army-for-strategic-military-base/): The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.
- [Pakistan Boosts Border Troops, Tells Soldiers To Monitor Only From Bunkers: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-boosts-border-troops-tells-soldiers-to-monitor-only-from-bunkers-sources/): According to the sources, the Pakistani soldiers have been directed to conduct surveillance from inside the bunkers amid the fear along the LoC and International Border.
- [‘Armed Forces Fully Capable...’: Pakistan Provokes Again, Mirrors India’s Wagah Closure, Diplomat Expulsions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/armed-forces-fully-capable-pakistan-provokes-again-mirrors-indias-wagah-closure-diplomat-expulsions/): Pakistan on Thursday announced the closure of the Wagah-Attari land border and a significant downgrading of diplomatic ties with New Delhi
- [China’s ‘Tailless' J-36 Jets to Land on Moving Carriers? New Details About 6th-Gen Fighters Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/chinas-tailless-j-36-jets-to-land-on-moving-carriers-new-details-about-6th-gen-fighters-revealed/): China is developing a computer system to help land its sixth-generation J-36 stealth fighter on aircraft carriers. The tailless, tri-engine flying-wing jet features advanced stealth and payload capabilities. Researchers are addressing challenges like pitch control and ship-airwake effects using innovations like direct force control and FTDO systems. Simulated tests show improved landing accuracy. Multiple next-gen […]
- [Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Ben-Gvir’s Yale visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-protest-ben-gvirs-yale-visit/): Pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects towards Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as he visited Yale.
- [Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv as Trump touts ‘peace deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/russia-launches-massive-attack-on-kyiv-as-trump-touts-peace-deal/): Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital city since its invasion in 2022.
- [Dozens of followers “rescued” in raid on Kenya church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/dozens-of-followers-rescued-in-raid-on-kenya-church/): Police in Kenya who raided a church in western Kenya say they found two bodies and rescued 57 followers
- [UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/uk-lifts-sanctions-on-dozen-syrian-government-bodies/): Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.
- [The great collapse of US higher education has begun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/the-great-collapse-of-us-higher-education-has-begun/): Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
- [Israel is using high-powered bombs to maximise deaths in Gaza, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/israel-is-using-high-powered-bombs-to-maximise-deaths-in-gaza-experts-say/): Israel’s latest war on Gaza is killing civilians at four times the rate of previous conflicts there.
- [Telugu Techie Faces 14-month Jail In US For H-1B Visa Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/telugu-techie-faces-14-month-jail-in-us-for-h-1b-visa-fraud/): For visa fraud, the owner of a technology employment company in San Jose was given a 14-month prison sentence.
- [Russia Fires 215 Drones, Missiles at Ukraine's Kyiv, Zelensky Posts Trump's 2018 Crimea Declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/russia-fires-215-drones-missiles-at-ukraines-kyiv-zelensky-posts-trumps-2018-crimea-declaration/): A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed at least nine and injured more than 70 people overnight on April 24. Russia fired attack drones, as well as guided and ballistic missiles, at the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv City Military Administration said. Ukraine’s air force claims to have shot down 112 of the ”215 […]
- [Pakistan suspends trade and closes border with India over Kashmir tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-suspends-trade-and-closes-border-with-india-over-kashmir-tensions/): Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace and land border.
- [India and Pakistan head towards a strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/india-and-pakistan-head-towards-a-strategic-standoff-after-pahalgam-attack/): Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
- [How will Harvard and other universities survive Trump’s funding cuts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/how-will-harvard-and-other-universities-survive-trumps-funding-cuts/): Harvard is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts that it says put critical research at risk.
- [Pakistan Suspends All Bilateral Agreements And Trade Activities, Closes Airspace For Indian Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-suspends-all-bilateral-agreements-and-trade-activities-closes-airspace-for-indian-flights/): Pakistan said it has suspended the Simla Agreement — a major peace treaty signed between the two countries in 1972 — and all bilateral agreements until India changes its conduct
- ['Any Attempt To Divert Water...': Pakistan 'Rejects' India's Indus Treaty Move, Warns Against 'Act Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/any-attempt-to-divert-water-pakistan-rejects-indias-indus-treaty-move-warns-against-act-of-war/): Pakistan is facing the full brunt of India’s ire after terrorists it backed attacked and killed 26 tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
- [‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/insulting-hamas-condemns-abbass-remarks-on-gaza-captives/): Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.
- [Putin tantalises Ukraine with a truce, but rejects ceasefire on the ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/putin-tantalises-ukraine-with-a-truce-but-rejects-ceasefire-on-the-ground/): Easter truce halted long-range attacks while US says it has presented both sides with the outlines of a ‘lasting peace’.
- [Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv air attack this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/russia-unleashes-deadliest-kyiv-air-attack-this-year/): Kyiv struck with missiles and drones overnight; rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and casualties.
- [DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/dr-congo-m23-rebels-announce-ceasefire-after-peace-talks-in-qatar/): Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal.
- [Russia kills 8 civilians in overnight attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/russia-kills-8-civilians-in-overnight-attack-on-ukraines-capital-kyiv/): The attacks on the Ukrainian capital are among the deadliest since Russia’s invasion more than three years ago.
- [Trump’s Powell statements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trumps-powell-statements/): We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s conflicting positions on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
- [Family in Indonesia turns to mangrove trees to tackle climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/family-in-indonesia-turns-to-mangrove-trees-to-tackle-climate-change/): A submerged village becomes one family’s battlefield against climate change with 15,000 mangroves planted annually.
- [China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/china-will-talk-trade-but-us-will-need-to-make-the-first-move-experts-say/): Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say.
- [DeepSeek transferred data without consent, South Korean watchdog says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/deepseek-transferred-data-without-consent-south-korean-watchdog-says/): Personal Information Protection Commission says AI model sent personal data to Beijing-based cloud service.
- [US VP Says Russia, Ukraine Will Need 'Territorial Swaps' for Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/us-vp-says-russia-ukraine-will-need-territorial-swaps-for-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance stated that Russia and Ukraine must agree to territorial swaps for peace. He emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal, with the US having proposed a solution. Vance urged both countries to accept or the US would withdraw from the diplomatic efforts, as talks continue in Britain. n18oc_crux
- [Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trump-tariffs-what-products-do-the-eu-and-us-buy-from-each-other/): The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.
- [Massive Russian Drone, Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Kills Nine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/massive-russian-drone-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv-kills-nine/): On April 24, a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured over 60. Explosions followed air alert sirens early Thursday. The attack damaged apartment blocks, leaving people trapped under rubble. Rescue operations continued across five districts as emergency teams worked to save survivors. n18oc_crux
- [‘No mercy’: Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/no-mercy-israel-keeps-blocking-aid-amid-systematic-destruction-of-gaza/): Many women and children among 13 killed in the latest Israeli aerial attacks across Gaza.
- ['Grandma, I'll Come To See You': Family Of Nepali Citizen Sudip, Killed In Pahalgam Attack, In Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/grandma-ill-come-to-see-you-family-of-nepali-citizen-sudip-killed-in-pahalgam-attack-in-shock/): Sudip Neupane, 27, was on a holiday with his family in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley when terrorists shot at them, leaving him dead and his mother injured.
- [NBA playoffs: Warriors lose despite Curry heroics; Celtics beat Orlando](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/nba-playoffs-warriors-lose-despite-curry-heroics-celtics-beat-orlando/): Boston, without top scorer Tatum, were pushed by Miami while Houston levelled their series with Golden State Warriors.
- [Vietnam, US kick off trade talks as Hanoi seeks relief from Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/vietnam-us-kick-off-trade-talks-as-hanoi-seeks-relief-from-trumps-tariffs/): Trade-reliant Southeast Asian country is facing a 46 percent levy under Trump’s so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.
- [Pakistan's Missile Test Part Of Psychological Warfare To Deter India From Retaliation, Say Agencies | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistans-missile-test-part-of-psychological-warfare-to-deter-india-from-retaliation-say-agencies-exclusive/): Pakistani media has been told to present the missile test as a defensive measure against perceived Indian aggression, both locally and globally
- [Several killed in major Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/several-killed-in-major-russian-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv/): Russia bombed Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Wednesday killing at least nine people and injuring dozens.
- [In 2016, Modi Said Blood & Water Can't Flow Together. Indus Waters Treaty Abeyance Is Proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/in-2016-modi-said-blood-water-cant-flow-together-indus-waters-treaty-abeyance-is-proof/): The view in the Indian camp is that if Pakistan sends terrorists to kill innocent Indian civilians, Pakistani civilians will also have to pay for such misadventures of their army
- [Pakistan Government's Official X Account Withheld In India After Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-governments-official-x-account-withheld-in-india-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): The official X account of the Pakistan government was withheld in India after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir
- [British Tourist Crosses Into Afghanistan for ‘Extreme’ Holiday, Claims Romantic Fling with Taliban Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/british-tourist-crosses-into-afghanistan-for-extreme-holiday-claims-romantic-fling-with-taliban-member/): He described seeing women working and wearing makeup in public, challenging some of his assumptions about life under Taliban rule.
- [Texas Man Executed 21 Years After Brutal 2004 Murder Of Young Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/texas-man-executed-21-years-after-brutal-2004-murder-of-young-mother/): The accused confessed to the murder, but had sought to have the death penalty commuted to life imprisonment. He lost the appeals.
- [South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/south-koreas-ex-president-moon-jae-in-indicted-for-bribery/): Moon accused of appointing former lawmaker to nonprofit in exchange for hiring of his then son-in-law.
- ['Why Didn't They Fight For It 11 Years Ago?' Trump Slams Zelensky Over 'Inflammatory' Crimea Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/why-didnt-they-fight-for-it-11-years-ago-trump-slams-zelensky-over-inflammatory-crimea-stance/): In his post, Trump was referring to Zelensky’s comments, published in the Wall Street Journal Wednesday, in which he said that ceding Crimea is against Ukraine’s constitution
- ['Didn't Know He Had Less Than 24 Hours': JD Vance's Meeting With Pope Francis Becomes Talking Point On Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/didnt-know-he-had-less-than-24-hours-jd-vances-meeting-with-pope-francis-becomes-talking-point-on-internet/): US VP JD Vance’s meeting with Pope Francis in Italy on April 20 gained attention after Francis died less than 24 hours later.
- [Is Pahalgam Attack The Beginning Of The First Water War Between India And Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/is-pahalgam-attack-the-beginning-of-the-first-water-war-between-india-and-pakistan/): Agriculture and hydropower from Indian rivers drive 24 per cent of the neighbour’s GDP, 45 per cent of its employment and more than 60 per cent of its exports
- [Usha Vance On Husband JD Vance's Kitchen Skills: 'He's An Experimental Cook'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/usha-vance-on-husband-jd-vances-kitchen-skills-hes-an-experimental-cook/): JD Vance was a “meat and potatoes man” until he met her, and her mother taught him how to cook, Usha Vance said.
- [In Just 100 Days Of Presidency, Trump's Popularity With US Voters Slumps In Opinion Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/in-just-100-days-of-presidency-trumps-popularity-with-us-voters-slumps-in-opinion-polls/): Overall, Trump’s average approval rating of 45 percent in his first three months back in office has been below all other post-World War II presidents elected in the United States
- ['We Should Be Prepared': Pakistan Plans High-Level Meet After India Acts Tough Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/we-should-be-prepared-pakistan-plans-high-level-meet-after-india-acts-tough-over-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistan convened a meeting to plan a response, with leaders warning of retaliation if India escalates, after India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a report claims.
- [Grabbed, Pushed Into Toilet: Indian Man, 20, Molests Singapore Airlines Cabin Crew Member Mid-Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/grabbed-pushed-into-toilet-indian-man-20-molests-singapore-airlines-cabin-crew-member-mid-flight/): When the cabin crew member bent to pick tissues, the suspect allegedly approached her from behind, grabbed her, and forced her into the lavatory with him.
- ['Sons of Dogs': Palestinian President Slams Hamas, Demands Release Of Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/sons-of-dogs-palestinian-president-slams-hamas-demands-release-of-hostages/): Israeli strikes killed at least 25 people across the besieged territory, as Germany, France, and Britain called on Israel to lift its blockade on humanitarian aid.
- [Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trump-says-lower-tariffs-depend-on-china-as-us-states-sue-over-trade-war/): Wall Street rallies for second day on hopes of a de-escalation in trade tensions between world’s two largest economies.
- [Russia Launches Missile Attack On Kyiv, Hours After Trump Blames Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/russia-launches-missile-attack-on-kyiv-hours-after-trump-blames-zelensky/): The Ukrainian capital was attacked “by enemy missiles” in the early hours, with flights of drones heard across the city by AFP journalists as residents hid in bomb shelters
- [Trump Seeks 'Fair Deal' With China But Pathway Unclear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trump-seeks-fair-deal-with-china-but-pathway-unclear/): President Trump is optimistic about a “fair deal” on trade with China, but details on easing the tariff war are unclear
- [12 US States Sue Over Donald Trump's 'Reckless' Tariffs: 'Brought Chaos To American Economy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/12-us-states-sue-over-donald-trumps-reckless-tariffs-brought-chaos-to-american-economy/): “President Trump’s insane tariff scheme is not only economically reckless — it is illegal,” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a statement.
- [Arsenal held by Palace to leave Liverpool on brink of Premier League title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/arsenal-held-by-palace-to-leave-liverpool-on-brink-of-premier-league-title/): Arsenal kept Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning champagne on ice, but only just as they were held to a 2-2 draw.
- [What will the IMF and World Bank do in the latest economic crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/what-will-the-imf-and-world-bank-do-in-the-latest-economic-crisis/): Global financial institutions meet as turmoil brings fears worldwide.
- [Real Madrid beat Getafe to keep LaLiga leaders Barcelona in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/real-madrid-beat-getafe-to-keep-laliga-leaders-barcelona-in-sight/): Arda Guler scores the only goal of the football game as Real record crucial away win to keep title defence alive.
- [Trade war with China to hit US healthcare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trade-war-with-china-to-hit-us-healthcare/): Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.
- [India downgrades Pakistan ties after attack on Kashmir tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/india-downgrades-pakistan-ties-after-attack-on-kashmir-tourists/): India announces raft of measures, including suspension of a key water-sharing treaty and the closure of border crossing.
- [India 'Turns Off' Indus Waters Treaty Tap: Here's How This Will Impact Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/india-turns-off-indus-waters-treaty-tap-heres-how-this-will-impact-pakistan/): The decision by the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) came a day after the terror attack in Pahalgam
- [Trump: ‘Everything’s active’ on China trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trump-everythings-active-on-china-trade-talks/): President Trump says “everything’s active” on China trade talks.
- [Video: India vows ‘loud & clear’ response to Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/video-india-vows-loud-clear-response-to-kashmir-attack/): Relatives of victims of the Kashmir attack held funerals for their loved ones as India vowed its response to the attack.
- [Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/tunisian-judge-orders-detention-of-prominent-lawyer-ahmed-souab/): Souab is a fierce critic of President Kais Saied and was arrested for comments about the judiciary acting under duress.
- [‘It’s about time NATO be shut down’, says Vijay Prashad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/its-about-time-nato-be-shut-down-says-vijay-prashad/): Redi Tlhabi discusses NATO’s role and relevance in today’s conflicts with historian Vijay Prashad.
- [US senator’s town hall turns chaotic over Trump, deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/us-senators-town-hall-turns-chaotic-over-trump-deportations/): Anger flared and nearly turned violent at a town hall hosted by US Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.
- ['Say Yes To Deal Or...' Vance Warns Russia-Ukraine, Trump Asks Zelensky To Accept Crimea 'Loss'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/say-yes-to-deal-or-vance-warns-russia-ukraine-trump-asks-zelensky-to-accept-crimea-loss/): JD Vance has warned that the U.S. may walk away from peace talks if Russia and Ukraine don’t accept a proposed deal involving territorial concessions—specifically recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea. Backed by Trump, Vance pressures Zelensky to accept that Crimea is “lost,” signaling a major shift in U.S. strategy on the war. 00:00 INTRODUCTION02:20: TOP […]
- [Halting Indus Waters Treaty Major Escalation Against Pakistan After Pahalgam Attack: Govt Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/halting-indus-waters-treaty-major-escalation-against-pakistan-after-pahalgam-attack-govt-sources-exclusive/): The sources added that the decision will remain in place until Pakistan credibly ceases its support for cross-border terrorism
- [After Day-Long Silence, Canada's PM Mark Carney Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/after-day-long-silence-canadas-pm-mark-carney-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Mark Carney’s delayed condemnation of the Pahalgam attacks is likely to bring the frayed relationship between New Delhi and Ottawa into focus.
- [Pilgrims flock to St. Peter’s ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pilgrims-flock-to-st-peters-ahead-of-pope-franciss-funeral/): Thousands queued at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days.
- [Trump slams Zelenskyy’s Crimea position as UK hosts Ukraine talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trump-slams-zelenskyys-crimea-position-as-uk-hosts-ukraine-talks/): US president claims a peace deal is close, but accuses Ukrainian leader of making ‘inflammatory statements’.
- [Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/ben-gvir-us-republicans-support-bombing-gaza-food-and-aid-depots/): Israeli national security minister claims he met with ‘senior Republican Party’ officials at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
- [Trump administration considers China tariff cuts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/trump-administration-considers-china-tariff-cuts-report/): White House is considering cutting its tariffs on Chinese imports in a bid to de-escalate tensions, as per news reports.
- [Houthis Claim Missile-Drone Attack, Israel Reports Interception Over Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/houthis-claim-missile-drone-attack-israel-reports-interception-over-haifa/): Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on Israel, with their military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, stating that the missile force targeted a vital site in Haifa using a hypersonic ballistic missile. Sarea asserted that the missile reached its target, and Israel’s interception systems failed, causing widespread panic as over two million […]
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack: Pakistan To Convene National Security Meet In Response To India's Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/pahalgam-terror-attack-pakistan-to-convene-national-security-meet-in-response-to-indias-move/): India on Wednesday suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and announced downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
- [US Jets Intercept Putin's Bombers Near Alaska, Set to Revive ‘Frozen’ Base to Counter China, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/us-jets-intercept-putins-bombers-near-alaska-set-to-revive-frozen-base-to-counter-china-russia/): As the geopolitical race heats up, the US is eyeing to revive a long-forgotten military outpost in the icy expanse of the Arctic. Adak Island, a remote and storm-battered former Navy base in Alaska, has suddenly found itself back in the spotlight. The US likely views Adak as a strategic hub to check growing Russian […]
- [‘I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/i-dont-know-where-i-will-go-refugees-run-out-of-options-in-tunisia/): Blocked from staying and barred from moving to other camps, refugees in Tunisia weigh a bleak future.
- [Istanbul quake caused over 150 panic-driven injuries, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/istanbul-quake-caused-over-150-panic-driven-injuries-officials-say/): People rushed onto the streets and even jumped from buildings during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul.
- [US-Iran nuclear talks resume. What’s at stake now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/us-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-whats-at-stake-now/): Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points.
- [What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/what-we-know-about-the-funeral-of-pope-francis/): Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.
- [Magnitude 6.2 earthquake Shakes Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/magnitude-6-2-earthquake-shakes-istanbul/): A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23, causing widespread panic and building evacuations across the city. The tremor hit at 12:49pm local time during a national holiday, with its epicentre in Silivri, 80 km west of Istanbul, at a depth of nearly 7 km, according to Turkey’s AFAD disaster agency.Though no major damage […]
- [Diplomacy, Surgical Strike Or...What Is India's Next Move After Deadly Attack In Kashmir's Pahalgam?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/diplomacy-surgical-strike-or-what-is-indias-next-move-after-deadly-attack-in-kashmirs-pahalgam/): A deadly terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam has left 26 people dead, and put the spotlight on India’s counter-terror doctrine. In 2016, after a terror attack in Uri that killed 19 soldiers, India responded with surgical strikes across the Line of Control with Pakistan. Three years later, the Pulwama bombing that claimed the lives of […]
- [Putin Says Russia “Lacks” Certain Weapons Despite Increasing Military Production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/putin-says-russia-lacks-certain-weapons-despite-increasing-military-production/): President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that despite a significant increase in arms production last year, Russian forces still face shortages in certain weaponry. Speaking about Russia’s defense efforts, Putin noted that nearly all defense enterprises met state defense orders on time, with some weapons produced ahead of schedule.The Russian army received over 4,000 armored vehicles, 180 […]
- [IDF Admits Delay In Missile Alert, Saudi Asks Iran To Rein In Houthis, Offers To Mediate Nuke Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/idf-admits-delay-in-missile-alert-saudi-asks-iran-to-rein-in-houthis-offers-to-mediate-nuke-talks/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted to a delay in activating sirens during a recent Houthi missile strike on Jaffa, southern Tel Aviv, resulting in 16 injuries. An internal investigation revealed that the warning was activated late for reasons that cannot be detailed, leading to an expansion of alert zones to cover broader areas in […]
- [China-US trade war: Can Trump win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/china-us-trade-war-can-trump-win/): Singaporean geostrategist Kishore Mahbubani argues that China has benefitted from globalisation – but so has the US.
- [‘I grabbed my cat and ran’: Istanbul panics as earthquake hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/23/i-grabbed-my-cat-and-ran-istanbul-panics-as-earthquake-hits/): Istanbul’s earthquake leaves residents anxious, reviving memories of past disasters and fears of future catastrophes.
- [200,000 Mourners, 50 Heads Of State, 10 Monarchs Are In Rome To Attend The Funeral Of Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/200000-mourners-50-heads-of-state-10-monarchs-are-in-rome-to-attend-the-funeral-of-pope-francis/): Pope Francis’ funeral mass will begin at 10am in St Peter’s Square. It will be led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who will begin with a procession led by a priest carrying a cross, followed by the coffin and ordained clergy. After the service, the body will be […]
- [Pakistan Seeks 'International Probe' Into Pahalgam Terror Attack After India's Diplomatic Action: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistan-seeks-international-probe-into-pahalgam-terror-attack-after-indias-diplomatic-action-report/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday called for an international probe into the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Virginia Giuffre, Who Accused Prince Andrew, Epstein Of Sexual Abuse, Dies By Suicide: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/virginia-giuffre-who-accused-prince-andrew-epstein-of-sexual-abuse-dies-by-suicide-report/): Giuffre, a US and Australian citizen, had accused the late US billionaire Epstein of using her as a sex slave.
- [‘Great Tension’: Trump Calls Pahalgam Terror Attack ‘Bad One’, Hopes India-Pakistan Will Settle Issues At Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/great-tension-trump-calls-pahalgam-terror-attack-bad-one-hopes-india-pakistan-will-settle-issues-at-border/): Pahalgam Terror Attack: The tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalated after the terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 persons, mostly tourists, on April 22.
- [How dangerous is the latest India-Pakistan dispute?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/how-dangerous-is-the-latest-india-pakistan-dispute/): Killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks new crisis.
- [Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Los Blancos boycott build-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/copa-del-rey-final-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-los-blancos-boycott-build-up/): Real Madrid shun all pre-Copa del Rey activities after referee for final stages his own news conference on Friday.
- [US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/us-charges-wisconsin-judge-for-allegedly-obstructing-immigration-agents/): US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.
- [Apple to move assembly of US phones to India in shift away from China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/apple-to-move-assembly-of-us-phones-to-india-in-shift-away-from-china/): Apple is in talks with its outsourcing partners in India to execute this plan amid soaring trade tensions, as per FT.
- [‘This is one minute to midnight’: British MP visits occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/this-is-one-minute-to-midnight-british-mp-visits-occupied-west-bank/): British MP Shockat Adam travelled to the occupied West Bank to see Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
- [World leaders descend on Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/world-leaders-descend-on-vatican-for-pope-franciss-funeral/): World leaders paid their respects to Pope Francis Friday, ahead of his funeral Saturday.
- [More than 480 civilians killed in North Darfur attacks over two weeks: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/more-than-480-civilians-killed-in-north-darfur-attacks-over-two-weeks-un/): Women, girls and boys suffered reported sexual attacks in the latest violence.
- [UN says its food stocks in Gaza completely ‘depleted’ amid Israeli blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/un-says-its-food-stocks-in-gaza-completely-depleted-amid-israeli-blockade/): More than 400,000 people who rely on UN-supplied meals will be affected, WFP warns.
- [As Trump looms over Canadian elections, affordability a key factor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/as-trump-looms-over-canadian-elections-affordability-a-key-factor/): As Canada goes to polls on Monday, Trump threats are key as are cost of living issues.
- [About 250,000 mourners pay final respects to Pope Francis, Vatican says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/about-250000-mourners-pay-final-respects-to-pope-francis-vatican-says/): Vatican says about 250,000 mourners filed through St Peter’s Basilica during a three-day lying in state.
- [UK court defines ‘woman’. Trans women left in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/uk-court-defines-woman-trans-women-left-in-limbo/): UK court rules ‘woman’ means biological sex, a decision that could limit trans women’s access to services and rights.
- [10 Pakistani Paramilitary Personnel Killed In IED Blast In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/10-pakistani-paramilitary-personnel-killed-in-ied-blast-in-balochistan/): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed the responsibility of the blast saying that its operations against occupying enemy (Pakistan army) army will continue with intensity.
- [Trump Says Crimea Will Stay With Russia, Deadly Blast Near Moscow As Putin Meets US Envoy Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/trump-says-crimea-will-stay-with-russia-deadly-blast-near-moscow-as-putin-meets-us-envoy-witkoff/): A blast killed a senior Russian general in Moscow as US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with President Putin to settle the Ukraine conflictGeneral-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik was killed as an explosive device ripped through a parked car near Moscow. “There are reasons to believe that Ukraine’s special services were involved in the murder,” Russia’s foreign […]
- [Amid Indo-Pak Tensions, Pakistani Netizens' Savage Self-Roasts & Memes Go Viral: 'Karachi Per Hamla Karna Ho..'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/amid-indo-pak-tensions-pakistani-netizens-savage-self-roasts-memes-go-viral-karachi-per-hamla-karna-ho/): As the political and military tension escalates, social media has become a battleground of its own—filled with memes and humorous comments, especially from the Pakistani side
- [President Droupadi Murmu Pays Homage To Pope Francis At Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/president-droupadi-murmu-pays-homage-to-pope-francis-at-vatican/): Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88.
- [Saudi Arabia Dials India, Pakistan Foreign Ministers Amid Soaring Tensions After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/saudi-arabia-dials-india-pakistan-foreign-ministers-amid-soaring-tensions-after-pahalgam-attack/): The ties between the two nations got tense after the Pahalgam carnage on Tuesday in which 26 tourists were shot dead in broad daylight.
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack: After US, UK Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Jammu & Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pahalgam-terror-attack-after-us-uk-issues-do-not-travel-advisory-for-jammu-kashmir/): Before UK, the US also issued an updated advisory after the terror attack in Kashmir and asked its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir.
- [US Reverses Decision To Terminate Visas For International Students Amid Legal Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/us-reverses-decision-to-terminate-visas-for-international-students-amid-legal-challenges/): Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students’ records in a federal database of international students maintained by US
- [‘Ciao Papa’: Rome gears up to bid farewell to Pope Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/ciao-papa-rome-gears-up-to-bid-farewell-to-pope-francis/): Hoteliers field a surge in bookings while Romans, religious pilgrims and migrants reflect on the death of “a good man”.
- [Trump eyes diplomacy in Rome at Pope Francis’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/trump-eyes-diplomacy-in-rome-at-pope-franciss-funeral/): US President Donald Trump says he expects to meet with foreign leaders while he’s in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral.
- [FBI Director Confirms Arrest Of Judge Accused Of Obstructing Immigration Enforcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/fbi-director-confirms-arrest-of-judge-accused-of-obstructing-immigration-enforcement/): The arrest marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s fight with the judiciary over the White House’s sweeping immigration enforcement policies.
- [US Spy Chief's Message To PM Modi On Pahalgam Attack: 'With You As You Hunt Down..'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/us-spy-chiefs-message-to-pm-modi-on-pahalgam-attack-with-you-as-you-hunt-down/): Terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
- [What is the No 1 killer of college-age people in US? Data says gun violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/what-is-the-no-1-killer-of-college-age-people-in-us-data-says-gun-violence/): Firearms are the leading cause of death for US young people aged 18 to 25, surpassing drug poisoning and other causes.
- [What to expect as Iran and US head for more nuclear talks in Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/what-to-expect-as-iran-and-us-head-for-more-nuclear-talks-in-oman/): The expert-level technical talks could determine the specifics of nuclear and sanctions commitments by the two sides.
- [Who is attending the pope’s funeral?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/who-is-attending-the-popes-funeral/): Dozens of heads of state – some of whom had better relations with the pope than others – will be in attendance.
- [Putin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks, Kremlin says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/putin-witkoff-discuss-possible-direct-russia-ukraine-talks-kremlin-says/): Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since the early weeks of the war, which started in February 2022.
- [China Deploys Warships in Response to US-Philippines Drills, Slams Trump Order on Deep-Sea Mining](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/china-deploys-warships-in-response-to-us-philippines-drills-slams-trump-order-on-deep-sea-mining/): China has dispatched a naval group led by its aircraft carrier CNS Shandong into the western Pacific OceanThis follows the US deployment of ship-sinking missiles to the Philippines as part of ongoing bilateral Balikatan military exercises n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Donald Trump Set To Attend Pope Francis' Funeral, Calls Him 'Fantastic Guy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/donald-trump-set-to-attend-pope-francis-funeral-calls-him-fantastic-guy/): “We’re going to Rome to pay our respects and we’ll be leaving that same day,” Trump said.
- [Brazil’s ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/brazils-ex-president-collor-de-mello-arrested-after-corruption-sentence/): Collor, 75, held by federal police in the northeastern city of Maceio, capital of Alagoas state, lawyer says.
- [Venezuelans in ‘state of uncertainty’ over US temporary protected status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/venezuelans-in-state-of-uncertainty-over-us-temporary-protected-status/): Trump’s push to end status shielding foreign nationals from deportation to dangerous countries has ‘everyone afraid’.
- [‘Putin doesn’t worry about Trump walking away from Ukraine deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/putin-doesnt-worry-about-trump-walking-away-from-ukraine-deal/): Russian President Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump wants a deal so he “can afford” to keep striking Ukraine.
- [Copa del Rey final referee breaks down over Real Madrid TV pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/copa-del-rey-final-referee-breaks-down-over-real-madrid-tv-pressure/): Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea emotionally responds to Real Madrid TV pressure before refereeing the Copa del Rey final.
- [Syria’s new three-starred flag raised at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/syrias-new-three-starred-flag-raised-at-un/): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani raised the country’s new three-starred flag at the United Nations headquarters.
- [Death, debris and anger about Trump after Russia’s strike on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/death-debris-and-anger-about-trump-after-russias-strike-on-kyiv/): Shaken and war-weary, residents of the city call on allies to uphold security guarantees.
- [‘Foremost Priority…’: Iran Offers To Mediate Between India And Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/foremost-priority-iran-offers-to-mediate-between-india-and-pakistan-amid-rising-tensions/): Iran Offers To Mediate Between India And Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions
- [Eubank fined after missing weight limit before Benn showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/eubank-fined-after-missing-weight-limit-before-benn-showdown/): Chris Eubank Jr fined £375,000 after missing the weight limit for Saturday’s grudge match with Conor Benn.
- [Iran to sign $4bn oilfields deal with Russia in bid to bolster ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/iran-to-sign-4bn-oilfields-deal-with-russia-in-bid-to-bolster-ties/): Seven Iranian oilfields will be developed in cooperation with Russian firms, according to Iran’s oil minister.
- [Will Trump-Bukele ties worsen the threat to migrant rights?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/will-trump-bukele-ties-worsen-the-threat-to-migrant-rights/): Redi Tlhabi speaks with experts on fears of human rights abuses during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- [Could Canada really become the US’s 51st state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/could-canada-really-become-the-uss-51st-state/): Could Canada become the 51st US state? Redi Tlhabi speaks with Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.
- ["Don’t Want Syria In China Arms” Sharaa Ready For Abraham Accords With Israel If US Lifts Sanctions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/dont-want-syria-in-china-arms-sharaa-ready-for-abraham-accords-with-israel-if-us-lifts-sanctions/): New Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that Damascus seeks to normalize ties with Israel, as per US Congressman Cory Mills. He told Bloomberg that he held talks with Sharaa in Damascus about the possibility of peace with Israel. Sharaa told Mills during their meeting that Syria is open to normalising ties with Israel and joining […]
- [Car bomb kills senior Russian general near Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/car-bomb-kills-senior-russian-general-near-moscow/): A home-made explosive device blows up in a parked car, killing Lieutenant-General Yaroslav Moskalik, authorities say.
- [Car bomb outside Moscow kills Russian lieutenant general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/car-bomb-outside-moscow-kills-russian-lieutenant-general/): Surveillance cameras captured the moment a blast outside Moscow killed Russian Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik.
- [Trump Praises Putin's "Big Concession," Kyiv Mayor Says Ukraine May Have to Cede Land, Macron Fumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/trump-praises-putins-big-concession-kyiv-mayor-says-ukraine-may-have-to-cede-land-macron-fumes/): Ukraine may have to cede territory in order to secure “temporary” peace with Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told the BBC in an interview published on April 25Klitschko told the BBC that he was “responsible for the capital of Ukraine” and that Zelensky may have to accept a “painful solution” to achieve peaceHowever, the Ukrainian […]
- [Israeli forces erect metal gates cutting off Jenin refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/israeli-forces-erect-metal-gates-cutting-off-jenin-refugee-camp/): Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have installed metal gates cutting off the Jenin refugee camp.
- [‘We’re cursed’: Kashmiris under attack across India after Pahalgam killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/were-cursed-kashmiris-under-attack-across-india-after-pahalgam-killings/): India blames Pakistan for the killing of 26 tourists. But on city streets, Kashmiris are facing Indians’ anger.
- [Mummy found in Peru could be 5,000 years old](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/mummy-found-in-peru-could-be-5000-years-old/): Archaeologists have uncovered the preserved body of a woman, who they believe is up to five thousand years old.
- [Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/magnitude-6-3-earthquake-strikes-near-coast-of-ecuador/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Crimea Will Remain With Russia, Donald Trump Says In Big Snub To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/crimea-will-remain-with-russia-donald-trump-says-in-big-snub-to-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump said that Crimea would not have been annexed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2014 had he (Trump) been in the White House at the time.
- [Why Pope Francis Chose Not To Live In The Official Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/why-pope-francis-chose-not-to-live-in-the-official-palace/): The Apostolic Palace, built in 1589, was the Pope’s residence for centuries. In 2013, Pope Francis chose the modest Domus Sanctae Marthae, reflecting his humble lifestyle.
- [US-Iran nuclear talks explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/us-iran-nuclear-talks-explained-start-here/): Trump, Iran and everything you need to know about the nuclear talks.
- [Russia kills 5 people in Ukraine as US envoy Witkoff arrives in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/russia-kills-5-people-in-ukraine-as-us-envoy-witkoff-arrives-in-moscow/): Lavrov says US-proposed peace deal with Ukraine moving in the right direction, but requires adjustments.
- [China pledges support for economy, dismisses US claims on tariff talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/china-pledges-support-for-economy-dismisses-us-claims-on-tariff-talks/): Beijing dismisses President Donald Trump’s claims of being engaged in tariff negotiations.
- [Thunder rally for record comeback to defeat Grizzlies in Game 3 of Playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/thunder-rally-for-record-comeback-to-defeat-grizzlies-in-game-3-of-playoffs/): Oklahoma City Thunder produce a record comeback in their playoff to claim three-game lead against Memphis Grizzlies.
- [Trump Says Russia Has Made “big Concession” by Not “Taking Whole Ukraine”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/trump-says-russia-has-made-big-concession-by-not-taking-whole-ukraine/): US President Trump stated that Russia made a “big concession” by not attempting to take all of Ukraine. He emphasized US pressure on Russia to negotiate a peace deal, noting that both Russia and Ukraine must be willing to reach an agreement for peace. n18oc_crux
- [Top Russian General Killed In Moscow Car Blast, Footage Shows Blown-Up Vehicle | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/top-russian-general-killed-in-moscow-car-blast-footage-shows-blown-up-vehicle-video/): Moskalik died from an explosive device which was allegedly planted next to the vehicle’s gas cylinder and detonated remotely.
- [Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – start, teams, favourite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/copa-del-rey-2025-final-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-start-teams-favourite/): Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a mouth-watering King’s Cup final featuring the two giants of Spanish football.
- [India’s Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/indias-waqf-amendment-act-who-needs-bulldozers-when-you-have-bureaucrats/): These days the Indian state is appropriating Muslim property not through violence, but paperwork.
- [Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/japan-introduces-urgent-economic-measures-to-ease-pain-from-us-tariffs/): Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.
- [Why the Palestinian Authority’s Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/why-the-palestinian-authoritys-abbas-is-under-pressure-to-pick-a-successor/): Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas’s departure.
- [West Bank conditions “a strategic erosion” of Palestinian life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/west-bank-conditions-a-strategic-erosion-of-palestinian-life/): Independent UK MP Shockat Adam describes how conditions in the occupied West Bank are dehumanising Palestinians.
- [India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/india-pakistan-trade-gunfire-as-tensions-rise-over-deadly-kashmir-attack/): Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India’s Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen ‘to the ends of the Earth’.
- [Pakistan Warns of "War" With India After Modi Vows to Hunt Kashmir Terrorists, Firing Across LoC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pakistan-warns-of-war-with-india-after-modi-vows-to-hunt-kashmir-terrorists-firing-across-loc/): Pakistan has warned of an all-out war with India amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours following April 22 attack in Kashmir. The country’s defence minister Khawaja Asif told Sky News that the world should be “worried” about the prospect of a full-scale war between the two countries.The remarks came after 26 tourists were shot […]
- [Yemen’s Houthi fighters down $200m worth of US drones in under six weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/yemens-houthi-fighters-down-200m-worth-of-us-drones-in-under-six-weeks/): US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump’s air campaign.
- [Pope Francis’s funeral to be less costly than his predecessors’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pope-franciss-funeral-to-be-less-costly-than-his-predecessors/): Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.
- [Pahalgam Attack: Pakistan Cancels All Military Leaves, Moves Soldiers From Baloch & Afghan Borders To LoC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pahalgam-attack-pakistan-cancels-all-military-leaves-moves-soldiers-from-baloch-afghan-borders-to-loc/): Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan has reportedly redeployed personnel who were previously managing border security with Afghanistan and Balochistan to the India-Pakistan border
- ['India In No Position To Take Unilateral Decision': Pakistan After Delhi Suspends Indus Waters Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/india-in-no-position-to-take-unilateral-decision-pakistan-after-delhi-suspends-indus-waters-treaty/): Pakistan had rejected India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it an “act of war”. India initiated strict measures against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/trump-signs-controversial-order-to-boost-deep-sea-mining-industry/): The executive order will help private deep-sea mining companies to access mineral-rich nodules on the sea floor.
- [Debt In Billions, Crippled Foreign Reserves: Why War With India Is Economic Suicide For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/debt-in-billions-crippled-foreign-reserves-why-war-with-india-is-economic-suicide-for-pakistan/): Intelligence sources also predict that a conflict would necessitate diverting funds to military expenditure, leaving Pakistan with no liquidity for debt servicing.
- ['Doing This Dirty Work For 3 Decades': Did Pakistan Just Admit To Training And Funding Terrorists? | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/doing-this-dirty-work-for-3-decades-did-pakistan-just-admit-to-training-and-funding-terrorists-watch/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made the statement during an interview with Sky News, where he was asked about the Pahalgam attack
- [Nepal village ravaged by 2015 earthquake now a reluctant tourist hotspot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/nepal-village-ravaged-by-2015-earthquake-now-a-reluctant-tourist-hotspot/): Langtang was destroyed in the earthquake, and 300 of its residents died. But others returned and rebuilt a tourist haven
- [US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/us-to-offer-saudi-arabia-100bn-weapons-deal-as-trump-visit-planned-report/): The deal could be announced during US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to the Middle East next month.
- [5 Dead, One Injured After Small Plane Crashes Into Sea Near Thailand Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/5-dead-one-injured-after-small-plane-crashes-into-sea-near-thailand-airport-video/): The DHC-6-400 Twin Otter aircraft was taking off from the airport to take several parachutists for practice. The cause of the crash is yet to be established.
- ['Lashkar Doesn't Exist Here': Pakistan Defence Minister Makes Brazen Claim, Then Warns Of 'All-Out War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/lashkar-doesnt-exist-here-pakistan-defence-minister-makes-brazen-claim-then-warns-of-all-out-war/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has also threatened “all-out war” with India and said that world should be worried about prospect of a war between two nuclear nations.
- [Fostering Terror: How Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Is Emulating Former Dictator Zia-Ul-Haq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/fostering-terror-how-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-is-emulating-former-dictator-zia-ul-haq/): Zia initiated the “bleed India with a thousand cuts” doctrine, supporting terrorists in Kashmir. Munir’s revival of this strategy is evident in the Pahalgam attack.
- [How Pakistan Has Shot Itself In The Foot By Putting Shimla Agreement In Abeyance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/how-pakistan-has-shot-itself-in-the-foot-by-putting-shimla-agreement-in-abeyance/): The Pakistan move literally means the that the LoC is non-existent now, giving India the licence to cross it, top government sources say.
- [‘We are condemned’: Kashmiri tourism pays the price of Pahalgam killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/we-are-condemned-kashmiri-tourism-pays-the-price-of-pahalgam-killings/): More than 23 million tourists visited Indian Kashmir in 2024 but that is set to change.
- [Pope Francis’ Funeral | Hundreds Gathered To Catch Last Glimpse Of Pope At St Peter’s Basilica N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pope-francis-funeral-hundreds-gathered-to-catch-last-glimpse-of-pope-at-st-peters-basilica-n18g/): The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda were underway, and the church released the first image of Francis’ tomb.Priests, pilgrims and cardinals dressed in black robes and red sashes mixed in the streets of the Vatican on Thursday as tens of thousands of Catholics paid […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1156/): These are the key events on day 1,156 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Hails Pahalgam Attackers As ‘Freedom Fighters’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pakistans-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-hails-pahalgam-attackers-as-freedom-fighters/): Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar hailed the terror attackers in Pahalgam as “freedom fighters”, days after 26 people were brutally killed in Kashmir.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu Dials PM Modi, Expresses Condolences Over Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/israeli-pm-netanyahu-dials-pm-modi-expresses-condolences-over-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Several world leaders, including US President Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu, spoke to PM Modi personally to convey their condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack: UN Urges Maximum Restraint By India, Pakistan, Calls To Avoid Diplomatic Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/pahalgam-terror-attack-un-urges-maximum-restraint-by-india-pakistan-calls-to-avoid-diplomatic-standoff/): UN’s Antonio Guterres urged India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. The attack has led to heightened tensions.
- [‘I Will Not Continue…’: US Spokesperson Snubs Pak Journalist For Question Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/25/i-will-not-continue-us-spokesperson-snubs-pak-journalist-for-question-over-pahalgam-attack/): At least 26 people were killed in a terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam this week, raising tensions between India and Pakistan.
- [Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-push-to-end-dei-in-k-12-schools/): Critics have said Trump’s order conflicts with promise to return education to schools and states.
- [‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/deepest-contradictions-yale-bans-pro-palestine-group-amid-ben-gvir-visit/): Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister’s visit.
- [Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/trump-says-petrol-and-grocery-prices-are-down-facts-say-otherwise/): The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.
- [What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/what-is-the-us-strategy-in-the-ukraine-war/): Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.
- [Eubank Jr vs Benn: Fight time, undercard, how to watch or stream, history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/eubank-jr-vs-benn-fight-time-undercard-how-to-watch-or-stream-history/): Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the boxers, the family rivalry fuelling the bout, the controversies and fight night details.
- [Could a US-banned pesticide be behind mass sterilization?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/could-a-us-banned-pesticide-be-behind-mass-sterilization/): A US-banned pesticide used on Costa Rican banana farms is tied to sterility claims. Decades later, workers seek justice.
- [Pakistan announces retaliatory measures against India after Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-announces-retaliatory-measures-against-india-after-kashmir-attack/): The tit-for-tat measures come after gunmen killed at least 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.
- [Jailed Imran Khan Looks To Build Pressure On Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir With 6-Point Plan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/jailed-imran-khan-looks-to-build-pressure-on-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-with-6-point-plan-exclusive/): According to sources close to the former prime minister, Imran Khan has presented a six-point plan, with General Asim Munir’s resignation as a non-negotiable step
- [Video: Israeli military kills at least 28, mostly children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/video-israeli-military-kills-at-least-28-mostly-children-in-gaza/): Israeli military strikes on multiple sites in Khan Younis have killed dozens, mostly women and children in Gaza.
- [Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/palestinian-officials-vote-to-create-a-vice-presidency-under-mahmoud-abbas/): The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.
- [Pakistan, India go tit-for-tat as feud over Kashmir attack escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/pakistan-india-go-tit-for-tat-as-feud-over-kashmir-attack-escalates/): Pakistan and India are suspending treaties and cutting crucial ties amid an escalating feud over an attack in Kashmir.
- [Economic Crisis, Global Isolation: Did Pakistan Plot The Pahalgam Attack In A Bid To Stay Relevant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/economic-crisis-global-isolation-did-pakistan-plot-the-pahalgam-attack-in-a-bid-to-stay-relevant/): A terror outfit associated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left 26 tourists dead. The attack comes at a time when Pakistan is facing a crippling economic crisis and increasing global isolation. The terror attack in Pahalgam is desperate attempt by Pakistan to assert that it is still a […]
- [At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/at-least-59-palestinians-killed-as-israel-escalates-gaza-bombardment/): Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.
- [India Notifies Pakistan Of Indus Treaty Suspension 'With Immediate Effect' Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/24/india-notifies-pakistan-of-indus-treaty-suspension-with-immediate-effect-amid-rising-tensions/): The decision comes in the aftermath of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of at least 26 lives and left several others injured.
- [Car drives into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu street festival crowd: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/car-drives-into-vancouvers-lapu-lapu-street-festival-crowd-what-we-know/): Suspect arrested after vehicle rams into crowd at the Philippine street festival in Canada, killing nine people.
- [Pope Francis “crossed the walls of division”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pope-francis-crossed-the-walls-of-division/): Munther Isaac of Bethlehem’s Christmas Lutheran Church reflects on Pope Francis’s legacy, global impact on the oppressed
- [MotoGP Spain: Alex Marquez wins first Grand Prix after brother Marc crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/motogp-spain-alex-marquez-wins-first-grand-prix-after-brother-marc-crashes/): Alex Marquez claims first MotoGP win of his career and retakes lead from his brother in the riders world championship.
- [Muhammad Yunus: Real reform or just a new ruling class in Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/muhammad-yunus-real-reform-or-just-a-new-ruling-class-in-bangladesh/): Chief adviser of interim government discusses whether it represents true change or replaces one elite with another.
- [Thousands visit Pope Francis tomb in Rome day after funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/thousands-visit-pope-francis-tomb-in-rome-day-after-funeral/): The modest tomb draws huge queues on the first day of public viewing a day after tens of thousands attended his funeral.
- [100 Days of Trump: From Power Moves At Home To Trade Wars, How US President Is Shaking Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/100-days-of-trump-from-power-moves-at-home-to-trade-wars-how-us-president-is-shaking-washington/): To implement parts of his vision, US President Donald Trump deployed the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, to dismantle the federal workforce.
- [Once A Hip-hop King, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Trial That Could Send Him To Prison For Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/once-a-hip-hop-king-sean-diddy-combs-faces-trial-that-could-send-him-to-prison-for-life/): The 55-year-old is among the most influential and widely recognized men in the entertainment field to face sexual abuse allegations after the #MeToo movement
- [Yemenis scramble to save sheep after shipwreck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/yemenis-scramble-to-save-sheep-after-shipwreck/): Video shows Yemenis frantically rescuing hundreds of sheep from the Red Sea after a commercial ship ran aground
- [Assefa sets women’s record in London Marathon; Sawe wins men’s race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/assefa-sets-womens-record-in-london-marathon-sawe-wins-mens-race/): Tigst Assefa sets a record time for a women’s-only race while Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe wins his first London Marathon.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy describes Vatican meeting with Trump as ‘productive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/ukraines-zelenskyy-describes-vatican-meeting-with-trump-as-productive/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described his encounter with Donald Trump at the Vatican as ‘productive’.
- [India-Pakistan troops exchange fire as diaspora clashes over Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/india-pakistan-troops-exchange-fire-as-diaspora-clashes-over-kashmir-attack/): Protests between Indians and Pakistanis erupted in London as tensions soar between both countries over Pahalgam’s attack
- [Scoring goals: Women’s football in Egypt on the rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/scoring-goals-womens-football-in-egypt-on-the-rise/): TV matches, institutional investment and shifting perceptions fuel unprecedented interest in the women’s game in Egypt.
- ["Pantsir-M, 82 VLS Cells, 127mm Naval Gun" North Korea Shows Off Nuke-capable ‘Choe Hyon' Destroyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pantsir-m-82-vls-cells-127mm-naval-gun-north-korea-shows-off-nuke-capable-choe-hyon-destroyer/): On April 26, North Korea launched its Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, marking a significant step in its naval expansion. The 5,000-ton warship, built in just over a year, boasts powerful weaponry, including a 127mm naval gun and the Pantsir-M naval air defense system. With 82 VLS cells, the ship can launch strategic missiles, including nuclear-capable […]
- [Palestinians Struggle To Feed Their Families As Israel Has Blocked Food From Gaza For Nearly 60 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/palestinians-struggle-to-feed-their-families-as-israel-has-blocked-food-from-gaza-for-nearly-60-days/): Israel imposed the blockade on March 2, then shattered a two-month ceasefire by resuming military operations March 18.
- [As Elon Musk Gained Power In Washington, His Popularity Plummets: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/as-elon-musk-gained-power-in-washington-his-popularity-plummets-poll/): Musk is noticeably less popular than the overall effort to pare back the government workforce, which Trump has described as bloated and corrupt.
- [In Yemen, we comfort ourselves, thinking: It is not as bad as Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/in-yemen-we-comfort-ourselves-thinking-it-is-not-as-bad-as-gaza/): As US strikes are sowing death across Yemen, the world is once again ignoring our suffering.
- [S Korea’s main opposition party taps former chief as presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/s-koreas-main-opposition-party-taps-former-chief-as-presidential-candidate/): Democratic Party of Korea names Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the snap presidential election set for June 3.
- [Canadian voters appear on track to rebuke Trump’s trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/canadian-voters-appear-on-track-to-rebuke-trumps-trade-war/): In Canada’s election, Trump’s tariffs sparked a wave of Canadian national pride and an abrupt shift towards the Liberals.
- [Pete Hegseth declares new ‘national defence’ zone on US southern border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pete-hegseth-declares-new-national-defence-zone-on-us-southern-border/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an expanded military zone along the southern border with Mexico.
- [Iran investigates cause of deadly explosion at largest port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/iran-investigates-cause-of-deadly-explosion-at-largest-port/): Video caught the moment an explosion rocked Iran’s largest port on Saturday, killing 25 people and injuring hundreds.
- [41 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Terrorists Killed By Security Forces In Waziristan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/41-tehreek-e-taliban-pakistan-terrorists-killed-by-security-forces-in-waziristan/): According to an official, armed combatants were holed up near the Bibak Ghar area of north Waziristan tribal district on Friday night when engaged by security forces.
- ['Oppose Unilateralism': Pakistan Hails China’s Support After India’s Retaliation Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/oppose-unilateralism-pakistan-hails-chinas-support-after-indias-retaliation-over-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a post on X said that Ishaq Dar briefed Wang Yi on the “current regional situation”
- [2 Hidden Reasons Why Pakistan Is Boiling Over India’s Suspension Of Indus Waters Treaty | News18 Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/2-hidden-reasons-why-pakistan-is-boiling-over-indias-suspension-of-indus-waters-treaty-news18-analysis/): A key impact of the IWT suspension is that India will not have to intimate Pakistan while carrying out any work on the three rivers. The second is pyschological, say govt sources
- [Female Passenger Strips Naked, Defecates On Seat In Southwest Airlines Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/female-passenger-strips-naked-defecates-on-seat-in-southwest-airlines-flight/): It remains unclear what action was taken against the passenger by authorities after the flight landed.
- [Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham clinch record promotion to Championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/ryan-reynolds-wrexham-clinch-record-promotion-to-championship/): Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham create history with promotion to English second division, just one league below Premier League.
- [Candidates make final appeal to voters ahead of Canada’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/candidates-make-final-appeal-to-voters-ahead-of-canadas-election/): Ahead of Canada’s election, candidates have made final appeals to voters
- [Fires continue to burn as Iran probes deadly explosion at key port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/fires-continue-to-burn-as-iran-probes-deadly-explosion-at-key-port/): Officials suspect chemical materials exploded at Bandar Abbas port – Iran’s biggest container hub – killing 25 people.
- [Pope wanted: What are cardinals looking for in a new leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pope-wanted-what-are-cardinals-looking-for-in-a-new-leader/): Following the death of Pope Francis, ​​the Catholic Church begins its election process.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi On Mann Ki Baat, Indian Navy Carries Out Anti-Ship Firings And Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/news18-afternoon-digest-pm-modi-on-mann-ki-baat-indian-navy-carries-out-anti-ship-firings-and-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir In Chaos After India’s Sudden Jhelum Water Release, and When Adnan Sami Revealed Why He Left Pakistan.
- [Deadly explosion shakes Iran, hundreds hospitalised after port fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/deadly-explosion-shakes-iran-hundreds-hospitalised-after-port-fire/): Massive blaze at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port linked to chemical storage depot sparks devastation and chaos.
- [Several killed as car rams into crowd at Vancouver festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/several-killed-as-car-rams-into-crowd-at-vancouver-festival/): Several killed in a car ramming in Vancouver, where a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Filipino festival.
- [Pro-Israeli mob harasses woman in New York with ‘Death to Arabs’ chant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pro-israeli-mob-harasses-woman-in-new-york-with-death-to-arabs-chant/): A pro-Israeli mob harassed a woman in New York, chanting ‘Death to Arabs’ while shoving and throwing objects at her.
- [Iran Port Explosion: Death Toll Climbs 25 As Fires Continue To Burn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/iran-port-explosion-death-toll-climbs-25-as-fires-continue-to-burn/): The explosion was so powerful that it was felt and heard about 50 kilometres (30 miles) away, Fars news agency reported.
- [Week in Pictures: From Pope Francis funeral to ‘massive’ blast in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/week-in-pictures-from-pope-francis-funeral-to-massive-blast-in-iran/): A roundup of some of last week’s major events.
- [Machado Garry defeats Prates in UFC Fight Night welterweight bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/machado-garry-defeats-prates-in-ufc-fight-night-welterweight-bout/): Ian Machado Garry beat Carlos Prates in a highly anticipated UFC welterweight main event in Kansas City.
- [Chaos Erupts In Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival After SUV Crashes Into Crowd, Several Killed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/chaos-erupts-in-vancouver-lapu-lapu-festival-after-suv-crashes-into-crowd-several-killed-video/): Police said that the driver of the SUV is in custody. However, it is unclear how the person drove into the crowd.
- [Several killed as car rams into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/several-killed-as-car-rams-into-vancouvers-lapu-lapu-festival-crowd/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,158](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1158/): These are the key events on day 1,158 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Curry, Warriors defeat Rockets in Game 3 with injured Butler on sidelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/curry-warriors-defeat-rockets-in-game-3-with-injured-butler-on-sidelines/): Stephen Curry explodes for 36 points with Jimmy Butler sidelined as Warriors take 2-1 series lead over Houston Rockets.
- [Man Drives Into Crowd At Street Festival In Canada's Vancouver, Multiple Casualties Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/man-drives-into-crowd-at-street-festival-in-canadas-vancouver-multiple-casualties-reported/): A man crashed his SUV into a crowd celebrating the ‘Lapu-Lapu’ Festival, which honours the Philippines’ first national hero. The driver has been taken into custody.
- ['130 Nukes Facing You': Pakistan Minister Threatens India As Tensions Rise Over Indus Treaty Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/130-nukes-facing-you-pakistan-minister-threatens-india-as-tensions-rise-over-indus-treaty-suspension/): Pakistan Minister Hanif Abbasi warned that if India stops the water supply to Pakistan, it should prepare for a war
- [Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir In Chaos After India's Sudden Jhelum Water Release: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pakistan-occupied-kashmir-in-chaos-after-indias-sudden-jhelum-water-release-report/): A sudden spike in Jhelum River’s water level caused chaos in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan claims India released water from Uri Dam without warning, triggering an emergency.
- [Terrorists' Houses Blown Up In Big Crackdown As Govt Hunts For Pahalgam Attack Perpetrators | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/terrorists-houses-blown-up-in-big-crackdown-as-govt-hunts-for-pahalgam-attack-perpetrators-news18/): The Jammu and Kashmir administration has intensified its action against the terrorists in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The authorities have been blowing up the houses of those actively involved in terrorist activities in the region as they hunt for the culprits of the April 22 brutal killings.They have so far demolished the […]
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Extends Full Support To Indian Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/fbi-chief-kash-patel-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-extends-full-support-to-indian-govt/): FBI Director Kash Patel called the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack a stark reminder of the “constant threats” the world faces from the “evils of terrorism”
- [Pakistan Places Emergency Services Near LoC On Standby Amid Rising Tensions with India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pakistan-places-emergency-services-near-loc-on-standby-amid-rising-tensions-with-india-news18/): | Pakistan has placed all emergency medical personnel on standby in the Jhelum and Leepa Valley near the Line of Control, anticipating potential military action from India n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Dystopian Future With No Babies': LA Students Organise 'World's First' Sperm Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/dystopian-future-with-no-babies-la-students-organise-worlds-first-sperm-race/): Beneath its scientific facade, the sperm race appears to be a viral stunt that lets college students showcase their playful humour.
- ['Inhumane Acts': Iranian President Dials PM Modi, Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/inhumane-acts-iranian-president-dials-pm-modi-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- [Pakistan Takes 'Emergency' Steps To Secure Drug Supplies After India Halts Trade: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pakistan-takes-emergency-steps-to-secure-drug-supplies-after-india-halts-trade-report/): Pakistan currently relies on India for 30% to 40% of its pharmaceutical raw materials, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and various advanced therapeutic products.
- [‘Reprehensible Act Of Terrorism’: UNSC Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/reprehensible-act-of-terrorism-unsc-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack/): A press statement is a declaration to the media made by the President of the Security Council on behalf of all 15 Members.
- [Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/barcelona-edge-real-madrid-in-extra-time-to-win-copa-del-rey/): Barcelona wins their 32nd Copa del Rey title after Jules Kounde’s goal in extra time secured the 3-2 victory.
- [Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn on unanimous points decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/chris-eubank-jr-beats-conor-benn-on-unanimous-points-decision/): Fierce rivals go the distance in middleweight bout as their famous fathers watch on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- [What will the next chapter look like for the Roman Catholic Church?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/what-will-the-next-chapter-look-like-for-the-roman-catholic-church/): Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of reform – so how will his successor wield power?
- [77 Pakistanis Won't Participate In Char Dham Pilgrimage Following Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/77-pakistanis-wont-participate-in-char-dham-pilgrimage-following-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Over 24,000 Hindus settled abroad registered for the Char Dham pilgrimage starting April 30
- [Pakistan calls for ‘neutral’ investigation into Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistan-calls-for-neutral-investigation-into-kashmir-attack/): Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across their de facto border for a second straight day.
- [Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as PLO deputy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-appoints-aide-as-plo-deputy/): Hussein al-Sheikh is a veteran leader of Abbas’s Fatah movement.
- [UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/uk-activist-group-just-stop-oil-holds-its-last-climate-protest/): The group mainly campaigned for UK to end the extraction of oil and gas by 2030.
- [Pakistan’s Double Standards: Shehbaz Sharif Talks 'Peace' With Iran President, But Rekindles Kashmir Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistans-double-standards-shehbaz-sharif-talks-peace-with-iran-president-but-rekindles-kashmir-issue/): Ignoring the nature of the tragedy that struck Iranian citizens due to the port blast, the Pakistan PM used his message of condolence as a platform to peddle Pakistan’s falsehoods.
- [Over 1,000 Pakistani Nationals Asked To Leave Maharashtra; UP, Goa, Uttarakhand Hand Exit Notices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/over-1000-pakistani-nationals-asked-to-leave-maharashtra-up-goa-uttarakhand-hand-exit-notices/): Over 1,000 Pakistani nationals in Maharashtra have been directed to leave, following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Similar actions are taken in UP, Goa, and Uttarakhand.
- [Donald Trump's Blue Suit At Pope Francis' Funeral Sparks Big Online Buzz; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/donald-trumps-blue-suit-at-pope-francis-funeral-sparks-big-online-buzz-heres-why/): Donald Trump has found himself in the middle of a controversy over his suit during the funeral of Pope Francis who passed away on Monday.
- [Hundreds of thousands say final farewell to Pope Francis in Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/hundreds-of-thousands-say-final-farewell-to-pope-francis-in-rome/): Hundreds of thousands filled the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square and lined the streets of Rome to honour Pope Francis.
- [Russia says it has fully retaken Kursk, but Ukraine says fighting continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/russia-says-it-has-fully-retaken-kursk-but-ukraine-says-fighting-continues/): Ukraine dismisses report of Kursk loss as a ‘propaganda ‘trick’.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Doubles Down On Two-Nation Theory As Pahalgam Tensions Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-doubles-down-on-two-nation-theory-as-pahalgam-tensions-soar/): The Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir was speaking at the assing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
- [Russia Ready For Ukraine Talks ‘Without Preconditions’ After Trump Says Putin Doesn’t Want To Stop War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/russia-ready-for-ukraine-talks-without-preconditions-after-trump-says-putin-doesnt-want-to-stop-war/): Trump made the remarks after his meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said that they held a ‘symbolic’ meeting on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral.
- [India vs Pakistan: Who Has The Stronger Military? A Look At Arsenal, Firepower, And More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/india-vs-pakistan-who-has-the-stronger-military-a-look-at-arsenal-firepower-and-more/): India surpasses Pakistan in nearly every aspect of military power, from the strength of its army to its fighter jets and tanks, with numbers heavily in its favour
- [Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/uganda-declares-end-to-latest-ebola-outbreak/): African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after death of a male nurse who tested positive for virus.
- [Dashcam Video Captures Mega Explosion At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/dashcam-video-captures-mega-explosion-at-irans-bandar-abbas-port/): A dashcam video appeared to capture one of the key blasts that led to the mega explosion that rocked Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port.
- [Israel Once Again Attacks Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port? Over 100 Injured In Big Blast Amid US Nuke Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/israel-once-again-attacks-irans-bandar-abbas-port-over-100-injured-in-big-blast-amid-us-nuke-talks/): A loud explosion was heard on April 26 at one of the major ports of Iran – the Shahid Rajaee port in the country’s southern city of Bandar Abbas, local media reportedOne of the local media reports cited by Iran International quoted the residents as saying the blast shook the ground and was heard in […]
- [USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/usaid-and-the-pacification-industry-in-palestine/): Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.
- [Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pope-francis-laid-to-rest-after-tens-of-thousands-attend-vatican-funeral/): In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in St Mary Major Basilica in Rome.
- [From the mightiest to the humble: Thousands gather for Pope Francis funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/from-the-mightiest-to-the-humble-thousands-gather-for-pope-francis-funeral/): Pope Francis was remembered for his dedication to the poor and advocacy for migrants at grand Vatican farewell.
- [Pahalgam Attack: Malaysian Indian People Party Slams PM Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘Indian Administered Kashmir’ Reference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pahalgam-attack-malaysian-indian-people-party-slams-pm-anwar-ibrahims-indian-administered-kashmir-reference/): Ibrahim made the reference while strongly condemning the attack, describing it as a calculated and inhuman assault that has no place in any civilised society
- [US ‘Admits’ Loss of ‘$200mn MQ-9 Drones Derailed’ Houthi War, Can F-35Cs Save The Day For Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/us-admits-loss-of-200mn-mq-9-drones-derailed-houthi-war-can-f-35cs-save-the-day-for-trump/): US military’s ongoing campaign against the Houthis has encountered significant setbacks, primarily due to the loss of drones, CNN reported on April 25The report, citing undisclosed US officials, said key American surveillance operations have been hindered due to the reported downing of drones by the HouthisThe US had initially hoped to establish air superiority over […]
- [Have scientists discovered a new colour called ‘olo’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/have-scientists-discovered-a-new-colour-called-olo/): Described as a ‘deeply saturated teal’ colour, humans can only see it with the help of laser technology.
- [Iran, US resume talks in Oman to hammer out deal on nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/iran-us-resume-talks-in-oman-to-hammer-out-deal-on-nuclear-programme/): Negotiations expected to centre on uranium enrichment begin in Oman as Trump expresses cautious optimism.
- [‘Productive’ Trump, Zelenskyy meeting in Rome, first since Oval Office spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/productive-trump-zelenskyy-meeting-in-rome-first-since-oval-office-spat/): The meeting during Pope Francis’s funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.
- [47 Injured, Several Feared Dead After Explosion Tears Through Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/47-injured-several-feared-dead-after-explosion-tears-through-irans-bandar-abbas-port/): A local crisis management official informed state TV that the incident resulted from the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area.
- [At least 11 killed in suspected RSF drone attack on Sudan displacement camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/at-least-11-killed-in-suspected-rsf-drone-attack-on-sudan-displacement-camp/): Local governor says the attack knocked out a nearby power station for the fourth time since the war began two years ago.
- [80 injured after ‘massive’ explosion at Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/80-injured-after-massive-explosion-at-irans-port-city-of-bandar-abbas/): Authorities said that the injured have been transferred to medical facilities for treatment.
- [How technocracy has become our reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/how-technocracy-has-become-our-reality/): Do technocrats pose a threat to democracy?
- [Bomb Threat Prompts Plane Evacuation At US Airport, No Explosives Found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/bomb-threat-prompts-plane-evacuation-at-us-airport-no-explosives-found/): The incident took place on the Allegiant Airways Flight 2006, heading from the St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Zelenskyy Meets Trump At Pope Francis's Funeral Amid Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/zelenskyy-meets-trump-at-pope-franciss-funeral-amid-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks/): Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a brief meeting at Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, officials said,
- [Bilawal Bhutto Warns India Over Indus Treaty Suspension, 'Either Our Water Will Flow In Sindh Or...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/bilawal-bhutto-warns-india-over-indus-treaty-suspension-either-our-water-will-flow-in-sindh-or/): Amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan over the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by New Delhi, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the country was the true custodian of the Indus civilisation and warned India that “either their water will flow in the Sindh or else Indians blood will […]
- [Pakistan Army Chief ‘Rushes Family To…’ As India ‘Deploys INS Vikrant’, Sharif Says Ready For Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistan-army-chief-rushes-family-to-as-india-deploys-ins-vikrant-sharif-says-ready-for-probe/): The Indian Navy ordered a high-profile deployment of its first indigenously built aircraft carrier to the Arabian Sea toward Pakistani waters, as per a reportThe report claims to confirm INS Vikrant’s presence off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka – a move observers say reflects a broader strategic posture shift aimed at power projectionThis repositioning is […]
- [Pope Francis’ coffin laid in St Peter’s Square at start of funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pope-francis-coffin-laid-in-st-peters-square-at-start-of-funeral/): The coffin of Pope Francis was laid in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Saturday at the beginning of his funeral.
- [DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/dr-congo-rwanda-agree-to-draft-peace-deal-by-may-2/): US brings two countries’ foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in the DRC’s mineral-rich east.
- [Homes of Kashmir attack suspects demolished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/homes-of-kashmir-attack-suspects-demolished/): Soldiers demolish homes of alleged attackers in Kashmir following the region’s deadliest civilian assault in decades.
- [Pahalgam Attack: Pakistan Issues Fresh Naval Warning Amid Fears Of Indian Navy Action In Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pahalgam-attack-pakistan-issues-fresh-naval-warning-amid-fears-of-indian-navy-action-in-arabian-sea/): Pakistan earlier declared a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea and issued live-fire warnings, urging sailors to stay away from the region
- ['Ready For...': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Breaks Silence Amid Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/ready-for-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-breaks-silence-amid-rising-tensions-after-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif’s response follows India’s announcement of a series of measures against Islamabad and the downgrading of diplomatic ties with the neighboring nation.
- [US “complicit in genocide and starvation of civilians” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/us-complicit-in-genocide-and-starvation-of-civilians-in-gaza/): Israel is using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza with US complicity, says UN food rights official.
- [Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide: Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/epstein-prince-andrew-accuser-virginia-giuffre-dies-by-suicide-family/): The 41-year-old’s family issued a statement, confirming she took her own life at her farm in Western Australia.
- [Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/huge-crowds-flock-to-vatican-for-pope-franciss-funeral/): The pontiff’s passing away begins nine days of Vatican mourning before a conclave to choose his successor is held.
- [Richard Gere reads Darwish poem in support of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/richard-gere-reads-darwish-poem-in-support-of-palestinians/): Human rights advocate Richard Gere read a poem by Mahmoud Darwish to show solidarity with Palestinians.
- [With Pahalgam Hashtag, This Pakistan Leader Posted 'Punch Emoji'. He Didn't Stop There | His Viral Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/with-pahalgam-hashtag-this-pakistan-leader-posted-punch-emoji-he-didnt-stop-there-his-viral-messages/): Jan Achakzai’s X post on April 23, a day after Pahalgam terror attack, read, ‘God is Greatest’ with a punch emoji and Pahalgam as hashtag.
- [LeBron, Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 3 of playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/lebron-lakers-lose-to-timberwolves-in-game-3-of-playoffs/): LeBron James scores 38 but the LA Lakers fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs.
- [In 1975, thousands of babies were daringly airlifted from the Vietnam war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/in-1975-thousands-of-babies-were-daringly-airlifted-from-the-vietnam-war/): Some of those involved in ‘Operation Babylift’ recall the events – and what happened to the children after.
- ['Either Our Water Will Flow In Sindh Or...': Bilawal Bhutto's Brazen Remarks After Indus Treaty Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/either-our-water-will-flow-in-sindh-or-bilawal-bhuttos-brazen-remarks-after-indus-treaty-suspension/): Bhutto’s comment came after India took some punishing and strict measures against Pakistan following Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Pakistan Army Attache Publicly Gestures To Slit Throats Of Indian Community Protesters In UK | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pakistan-army-attache-publicly-gestures-to-slit-throats-of-indian-community-protesters-in-uk-video/): Colonel Taimur Rahat of the Pakistan Army was filmed making threatening gestures towards protesters in London. The protest involved over 500 British Hindus.
- ['India-Pakistan Fighting For 1,000 Years': Trump’s Kashmir Remark Confuses Internet | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/india-pakistan-fighting-for-1000-years-trumps-kashmir-remark-confuses-internet-watch/): US President Donald Trump’s Kashmir remark left many online baffled, with some pointing out that Pakistan didn’t even exist before 1947
- [Pope Francis To Be Laid To Rest Today, World Leaders To Attend; 250,000 People Pay Last Respects | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/pope-francis-to-be-laid-to-rest-today-world-leaders-to-attend-250000-people-pay-last-respects-updates/): Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday after a 90-minute funeral mass attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners. He passed away aged 88 due to a stroke.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1157/): These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Indian Student, Missing For Days, Found Dead In Canada's Ottawa; Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/indian-student-missing-for-days-found-dead-in-canadas-ottawa-probe-underway/): An Indian student was found dead in Ottawa after going missing on April 25. Local police are investigating the case, with the Indian High Commission in contact with her family.
- [4 Dead, Including Children, After Car Crashes Into US Child Care Facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/4-dead-including-children-after-car-crashes-into-us-child-care-facility/): Several others were injured and transported to hospital, Illinois State Police said in a statement.
- [Canada Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Early Trends Favour Mark Carney's Liberals As Polls Close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-2025-live-updates-early-trends-favour-mark-carneys-liberals-as-polls-close/): Canada Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Canadians voted to choose the next Prime Minister in a crucial election marked by Trump’s tariff policies and annexation threats.
- [Washington “just wants a deal” in the Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/washington-just-wants-a-deal-in-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Russia declares 72-hour ceasefire. Rachel Rizzo assesses if peace is possible after Trump’s Vatican talks with Zelenskyy
- [Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian children in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/israeli-drone-strike-kills-palestinian-children-in-gaza-city/): An Israeli drone strike has killed at least 12 Palestinians, including a number of children in Gaza City.
- [Will the ICJ hold Israel to account?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/will-the-icj-hold-israel-to-account/): A five-day hearing on Israel’s humanitarian obligations in the occupied territory is under way at The Hague.
- [Historic power outage cripples Spain and Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/historic-power-outage-cripples-spain-and-portugal/): A mass blackout across Spain and Portugal left people stranded at train stations, airports, and in traffic on Monday.
- [Hezbollah leader says Lebanese gov’t must do more to end Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/hezbollah-leader-says-lebanese-govt-must-do-more-to-end-israeli-attacks/): Naim Qassem’s comments came as the Israeli military said it carried out more than 50 strikes in Lebanon this month.
- [Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/power-outage-hits-spain-and-portugal-what-happened-and-what-was-affected/): A blackout paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday. Here is what we know.
- [Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/israels-shin-bet-chief-ousted-by-netanyahu-says-will-stand-down-on-june-15/): The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government’s decision to fire the top security official last month.
- [Canadians head to the polls as Trump looms over the election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/canadians-head-to-the-polls-as-trump-looms-over-the-election/): Canadians choose their next prime minister in a pivotal election, dominated by Donald Trump.
- [Is Asim Munir MIA? Pakistan PM's Office Shares Army Chief's Photo With Shehbaz Sharif Amid Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/is-asim-munir-mia-pakistan-pms-office-shares-army-chiefs-photo-with-shehbaz-sharif-amid-buzz/): Several claims of Munir being missing have surfaced, with some suggesting that he has fled the country, while others claimed that he has gone underground in Rawalpindi.
- [Drone shows destruction following huge Iran port explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/drone-shows-destruction-following-huge-iran-port-explosion/): Drone video captured the destruction at Iran’s largest commercial port, Bandar Abbas, two days after a massive explosion
- [‘Take Stance Against Hinduphobia’: Indian Students Oppose Pakistani Event At Harvard After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/take-stance-against-hinduphobia-indian-students-oppose-pakistani-event-at-harvard-after-pahalgam-attack/): The students expressed grief over the attack and said that the terrorists carried out the assault deliberately on Hindu tourists by verifying their religion and then executed them.
- [Turkey's Erdogan Calls For De-escalation Of India-Pakistan Tensions, Confirms ‘Strong Support’ To Pakistani People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/turkeys-erdogan-calls-for-de-escalation-of-india-pakistan-tensions-confirms-strong-support-to-pakistani-people/): President Erdogan urged de-escalation between Pakistan and India after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He reiterated strong support for Pakistan.
- [Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘war crime’ after 31 people ‘executed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/sudans-rsf-accused-of-war-crime-after-31-people-executed/): At least 31 people, including children, have been ‘executed’ by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- [ISIL group kills five Kurdish fighters in attack in eastern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/isil-group-kills-five-kurdish-fighters-in-attack-in-eastern-syria/): Syria’s Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces described the attack as ‘one of the deadliest’ against it in a while.
- [Airports, Metro Stations Come To A Halt, Streets In Chaos: Millions Hit By Europe's Mega Outage | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/airports-metro-stations-come-to-a-halt-streets-in-chaos-millions-hit-by-europes-mega-outage-videos/): Europe Power Outage: The power outage affected road, rail and air traffic, out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines, causing chaos in the region.
- [Pakistan Asks Ministers Not To Speak Out Of Turn On Tensions With India After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/pakistan-asks-ministers-not-to-speak-out-of-turn-on-tensions-with-india-after-pahalgam-attack/): Sources said the Pakistan government has told its ministers not to make incendiary statements as the top establishment feels the atmosphere is already tense
- [Lights Out, Memes On: Spain And Portugal Blackout Sparks Online Laughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/lights-out-memes-on-spain-and-portugal-blackout-sparks-online-laughter/): Power Outage in Spain, Portugal: Chaos erupted at supermarkets, metro stations, and roads as the electricity suddenly went off.
- [Putin Orders May 8-10 Ukraine Ceasefire As Trump Calls To Halt Attacks, Russia Says Crimea Done Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/putin-orders-may-8-10-ukraine-ceasefire-as-trump-calls-to-halt-attacks-russia-says-crimea-done-deal/): President Putin ordered a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Russia’s World War II Victory Day commemorations. The Kremlin asked Ukraine to follow suit, warning of “an adequate and effective response” in the event of violations of the possible truce.Meanwhile, Russia appears to be preparing to use motorbikes in front-line assaults in the next […]
- [A protective force must be deployed to occupied Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/a-protective-force-must-be-deployed-to-occupied-palestine/): States have the duty to stop genocide. Sending a peacekeeping force to Gaza and the West Bank would fulfil it.
- [Fires continue to rage at key Iran port as explosion death toll rises to 46](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/fires-continue-to-rage-at-key-iran-port-as-explosion-death-toll-rises-to-46/): Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says the ‘culprits have been identified’ and the explosion was caused by ‘negligence’.
- [Trump-China tariff war: Who’s winning so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/trump-china-tariff-war-whos-winning-so-far/): It’s early days, but the warning signs are flashing red for the US.
- [Houthis Say US Strike on Yemen Prison Kills 68 African Migrants, Centcom: "800 Targets Destroyed"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/houthis-say-us-strike-on-yemen-prison-kills-68-african-migrants-centcom-800-targets-destroyed/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels reported that a U.S. airstrike targeted a prison in Saada, killing at least 68 African migrants and injuring 47 others. The U.S. military, under “Operation Rough Rider,” acknowledged conducting over 800 strikes since mid-March, aimed at degrading Houthi capabilities, but did not confirm involvement in this specific incident. The airstrikes have raised […]
- [Military Action By India 'Imminent': Pakistan Defence Minister Amid Soaring Tensions Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/military-action-by-india-imminent-pakistan-defence-minister-amid-soaring-tensions-over-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistan’s defence minister said on Monday that a military incursion by neighbouring India was imminent in the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir
- [Canada Elections: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming And Results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/canada-elections-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-and-results/): Voters across the nation will elect all 343 members of Canada’s House of Commons, one for each constituency.
- [Israel bombs southern Beirut as its attacks in Lebanon continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/israel-bombs-southern-beirut-as-its-attacks-in-lebanon-continue/): Israel has bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs, part of a series of attacks across Lebanon that violate the ceasefire deal
- [Protests in Paris against Islamophobia after mosque stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/protests-in-paris-against-islamophobia-after-mosque-stabbing/): Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Paris to protest against Islamophobia after a Muslim man was stabbed to death.
- [Spain, Portugal and southwestern France hit by massive power blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/spain-portugal-and-southwestern-france-hit-by-massive-power-blackout/): The Spanish and Portuguese governments have convened emergency meetings as the causes of the outage remain unknown.
- [Who Controls Pakistan’s Nuclear Button & What Is Its Policy? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/who-controls-pakistans-nuclear-button-what-is-its-policy-explained/): As per a SIPRI report, as of January 2024, India possessed 172 nuclear weapons, slightly more than Pakistan’s 170
- [Distrust To Fitness: 6 Weaknesses Of The Pakistan Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/distrust-to-fitness-6-weaknesses-of-the-pakistan-army/): The Pakistan Army faces accusations of autocracy, corruption, and undermining civilian authority. Critics argue the army’s ventures distract from national security
- [One Of First US Trade Deals Will Be With India, Says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/one-of-first-us-trade-deals-will-be-with-india-says-us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent/): Scott Bessent says many top US trading partners had made ‘very good’ proposals to avert US tariffs.
- [ICJ opens hearings on Israeli obligations on Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/icj-opens-hearings-on-israeli-obligations-on-gaza-aid/): Palestinian envoy tells court aid used as ‘weapon of war’; Israeli minister condemns ‘delegitimisation’ of his country.
- [Why Israel’s Gaza tactics are back before international judges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/why-israels-gaza-tactics-are-back-before-international-judges/): The world’s highest court is hearing evidence that Israel has breached its obligations as a UN member.
- [Kashmir attack: Why Pakistan’s threat to suspend Simla Agreement matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/kashmir-attack-why-pakistans-threat-to-suspend-simla-agreement-matters/): Analysts believe a Pakistani pullout from the Simla Agreement could dismantle key diplomatic safeguards with India.
- [Vatican says conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/vatican-says-conclave-to-elect-new-pope-to-begin-on-may-7/): A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.
- [Arsenal vs PSG – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/arsenal-vs-psg-uefa-champions-league-start-time-team-news-lineups/): Arsenal hosts French powerhouse PSG in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal in London.
- [Vatican Prepares For May 7 Conclave As Cardinals Set To Choose New Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/vatican-prepares-for-may-7-conclave-as-cardinals-set-to-choose-new-pope/): Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from across the world, are eligible to take part in the conclave.
- [Russia's Putin Announces 3-Day Ceasefire In Ukraine From May 8, Wants Kyiv To Follow Suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/russias-putin-announces-3-day-ceasefire-in-ukraine-from-may-8-wants-kyiv-to-follow-suit/): The Kremlin said the surprise 72-hour ceasefire, starting on May 8 to the end of May 10, will coincide with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations on May 9
- [Massive Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, France; Air Traffic Affected, Chaos On Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/massive-power-outage-hits-spain-portugal-france-air-traffic-affected-chaos-on-streets/): A major power outage has hit Spain and Portugal, including their capitals. Spanish generator RedElectrica is assessing the incident
- [Iran’s Khamenei Vows To ‘Uncover’ Port Blast Truth As MP Says Israel ‘Planted Bomb’ At Bandar Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/irans-khamenei-vows-to-uncover-port-blast-truth-as-mp-says-israel-planted-bomb-at-bandar-abbas/): On April 26, 2025, a catastrophic explosion occurred at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas, resulting in at least 40 fatalities and approximately 1,000 injuries . The blast, which produced a large crater and thick smoke, is believed to have been caused by improperly stored ammonium perchlorate—a chemical used in missile propellants—reportedly imported from […]
- [Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/europe-leads-global-defence-spending-rise-awakening-to-security-deficit/): But experts tell Al Jazeera that money means little without a focus on the right systems and global partnerships.
- [Russia declares unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8-10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/russia-declares-unilateral-ceasefire-in-ukraine-for-may-8-10/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/iran-accuses-israel-of-seeking-to-disrupt-nuclear-talks-with-us/): Israel reiterates demand Iran’s nuclear programme be dismantled after Tehran and Washington report positive third round.
- [US accused of killing migrants at Yemen detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/us-accused-of-killing-migrants-at-yemen-detention-centre/): At least 68 people were killed in a US air attack on a migrant detention centre in Yemen
- [Canada election 2025: What’s at stake, polls and when to expect results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/canada-election-2025-whats-at-stake-polls-and-when-to-expect-results/): Millions of Canadians head to the polls to elect a new government in the shadow of concerns over Trump’s tariff regime.
- [7 Dead, 16 Injured In Bomb Blast In Pakistan Day After 54 Terrorists Killed In Major Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/7-dead-16-injured-in-bomb-blast-in-pakistan-day-after-54-terrorists-killed-in-major-operation/): The attack happened in Wana, a main city in the district of South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
- [Canada Election 2025: Polls Open As Carney, Poilievre Face Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/canada-election-2025-polls-open-as-carney-poilievre-face-off/): The Liberal Party, led by new PM Carney, looked set to lose easily to the Pierre Poilievre until Trump’s attacks on the country sparked a sudden reversal in poll forecasts
- [Italian police arrest French suspect in ‘anti-Muslim’ mosque murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/italian-police-arrest-french-suspect-in-anti-muslim-mosque-murder/): French authorities have condemned the fatal stabbing as an ‘Islamophobic attack’ and a hate crime.
- [Deadly US strike hits Yemeni migrant centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/deadly-us-strike-hits-yemeni-migrant-centre/): Attack on Saada region kills 68 at detention centre holding African migrants.
- [Pope Francis' Tomb Seen In Saint Mary Major In Video Released By Vatican | Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/pope-francis-tomb-seen-in-saint-mary-major-in-video-released-by-vatican-rome/): The Vatican, on April 27, released video footage showing the final resting place of Pope Francis n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [India and Pakistan continue to trade fire across Kashmir border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/india-and-pakistan-continue-to-trade-fire-across-kashmir-border/): Fears of wider military escalation persist following deadly attack on resort town of Pahalgam.
- [Indian police detain ‘undocumented’ Bangladeshi migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/indian-police-detain-undocumented-bangladeshi-migrants/): Indian police have detained over 1,000 Bangladeshis in a major crackdown on alleged undocumented migrants in Gujarat.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Omar Abdullah's Big Statement On Statehood, Pakistani YouTube Channels Banned & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/news18-afternoon-digest-omar-abdullahs-big-statement-on-statehood-pakistani-youtube-channels-banned-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Centre Objects To BBC’s Description Of Terrorists As ‘Militants’, and After Shahid Afridi’s Post-Pahalgam Rant, Danish Kaneria Renews ‘Conversion’ Charge.
- ['Childish Talk': Owaisi Trashes Bilawal Bhutto's 'Blood Will Flow' Remark After Indus Treaty Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/childish-talk-owaisi-trashes-bilawal-bhuttos-blood-will-flow-remark-after-indus-treaty-suspension/): Owaisi slammed Bilawal Bhutto’s remarks, highlighting the execution of his grandfather Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and the assassination of his mother Benazir Bhutto.
- [China Welcomes De-Escalation Efforts After Pakistan Seeks Its Intervention In Pahalgam Terror Attack Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/china-welcomes-de-escalation-efforts-after-pakistan-seeks-its-intervention-in-pahalgam-terror-attack-probe/): There was no immediate response from Indian officials to the comments by the Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers.
- [Taliban Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack In Kabul Meeting With Top Indian Diplomat: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/taliban-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-in-kabul-meeting-with-top-indian-diplomat-sources/): Taliban-led government in Afghanistan condemned the Pahalgam attack during a high-level meet with an Indian diplomat in Kabul, said sources 
- [Nawaz Sharif Advises Pakistan PM To Ease Tension Diplomatically With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/nawaz-sharif-advises-pakistan-pm-to-ease-tension-diplomatically-with-india/): Post Content
- [Lights, Camera, Franchise! Hollywood’s summer schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/lights-camera-franchise-hollywoods-summer-schedule/): A look at the get-rich-quick formula that the movie industry has discovered keeps those cash registers ringing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,159](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1159/): These are the key events on day 1,159 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Usyk vs Dubois 2 heavyweight fight confirmed for July 19 in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/usyk-vs-dubois-2-heavyweight-fight-confirmed-for-july-19-in-london/): The Oleksandr Usyk-Daniel Dubois rematch for undisputed heavyweight world championship has been officially scheduled.
- [Ukraine ready to ‘give up’ Crimea says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/ukraine-ready-to-give-up-crimea-says-trump/): Speaking to reporters US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to “give up” Crimea,
- [Videos Reveal Revival of Anti-India Agenda By Pakistan-Based Terror Groups | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/videos-reveal-revival-of-anti-india-agenda-by-pakistan-based-terror-groups-exclusive/): Videos accessed by CNN-News18 reveal JeM top brass attending rallies in Rawalakot where slogans were raised against India
- [Manila denies China ‘dealt with’ Philippine mission to disputed reef](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/manila-denies-china-dealt-with-philippine-mission-to-disputed-reef/): Philippine officials say a mission visited Sandy Cay Reef in disputed South China Sea and unfurled the national flag.
- [Pahalgam Attack Fallout: China's Sudden Distance from Pakistan Raises Eyebrows | China Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/pahalgam-attack-fallout-chinas-sudden-distance-from-pakistan-raises-eyebrows-china-pakistan/): | China Slides With Ally Pakistan In The View Of In a surprising move, China appears to be distancing itself from Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. This development raises questions about the future of the China-Pakistan alliance and its implications for regional geopolitics. What led to this shift, and how will […]
- [800 Targets In Yemen Struck, Hundreds Of Houthis Killed In Less Than 2 Months, Says US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/800-targets-in-yemen-struck-hundreds-of-houthis-killed-in-less-than-2-months-says-us/): Despite the strikes, the Houthis, who control large swaths of Yemen, have continued to claim attacks against both US vessels and Israel. The US began strikes in mid-March.
- [At least 8 killed in latest US air attacks on Yemen’s capital, Saana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/at-least-8-killed-in-latest-us-air-attacks-on-yemens-capital-saana/): Latest US strikes bring the death toll in Yemen since mid-March to more than 220 people.
- [In A First, North Korea Confirms Deployment Of Troops In Russia's Kursk Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/in-a-first-north-korea-confirms-deployment-of-troops-in-russias-kursk-region/): South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have long reported that North Korea had sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help repel Ukraine’s invasion in Kursk last year.
- [Training Visa For Terrorists? Pakistan Shifts Terror Strategy To Foment Trouble In J&K | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/training-visa-for-terrorists-pakistan-shifts-terror-strategy-to-foment-trouble-in-jk-exclusive/): The individuals likely underwent radicalisation within J&K, often through online propaganda, and then leveraged the relative freedom of movement afforded by legal documentation
- [North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/north-korea-confirms-soldiers-sent-to-fight-with-russia-against-ukraine/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says troops sent to ‘annihilate’ Ukrainian forces under military pact with Moscow.
- [‘Burst balloon’: How Pahalgam attack shattered Modi’s Kashmir narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/burst-balloon-how-pahalgam-attack-shattered-modis-kashmir-narrative/): Since 2019, Modi government has argued Kashmir was returning to ‘normalcy’. The attack exposed holes in its approach.
- [Trump ‘Thinks’ Zelenskyy May Give Up Crimea To Russia As Part Of Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/trump-thinks-zelenskyy-may-give-up-crimea-to-russia-as-part-of-peace-deal/): Neither Zelenskyy nor Putin have publicly addressed Trump’s latest remarks.
- [Canada Goes For High-Stakes Elections Today Amid Looming Trump Threats: Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/canada-goes-for-high-stakes-elections-today-amid-looming-trump-threats-heres-what-we-know/): Canadians will vote for the next government in a high-stakes election today, amid Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats. Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre are the top candidates.
- [Suspect Charged With Eight Counts Of Murder In Vancouver Car Ramming That Killed 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/suspect-charged-with-eight-counts-of-murder-in-vancouver-car-ramming-that-killed-11/): Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, allegedly rammed his car into a crowd celebrating the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring dozens. He was arrested on the spot.
- [Will Bangkok fall out of love with skyscrapers after earthquake rocks city?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/28/will-bangkok-fall-out-of-love-with-skyscrapers-after-earthquake-rocks-city/): Some residents of the world’s 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.
- [Can the US broker a Ukraine ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/can-the-us-broker-a-ukraine-ceasefire/): Russia expert Anatol Lieven explores the options facing Ukraine, Russia and the US.
- [Will Vatican City sit-down between Trump and Zelenskyy turn into peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/will-vatican-city-sit-down-between-trump-and-zelenskyy-turn-into-peace/): The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.
- [China’s Huawei develops new AI chip to compete with US’s Nvidia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/chinas-huawei-develops-new-ai-chip-to-compete-with-uss-nvidia-report/): The chip is in early development and will undergo a series of tests before it will be deemed ready for customer use.
- [Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/saudi-arabia-qatar-to-settle-syrias-outstanding-debt-to-world-bank/): Syria’s arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m.
- [Liverpool net record-equalling 20th Premier League title by thrashing Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/liverpool-net-record-equalling-20th-premier-league-title-by-thrashing-spurs/): Liverpool equal Manchester United’s 20 titles in English top-flight football by beating Spurs 5-1 at Anfield.
- [Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/pope-francis-laid-to-rest-in-rome-after-funeral-attended-by-thousands/): Mourners gather at the Vatican to honour pontiff in an emotional farewell filled with prayer and reflection.
- [Liverpool ‘truly deserve’ to be Premier League champions, van Dijk says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/liverpool-truly-deserve-to-be-premier-league-champions-van-dijk-says/): Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield to claim the Premier League title with four games to spare.
- [Sudan Doctors Network accuses RSF of ‘war crimes’ after 31 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/sudan-doctors-network-accuses-rsf-of-war-crimes-after-31-killed/): Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling Sudan’s army for control of the country in a brutal civil war.
- ['Would Have Kept Her On A Short Leash': Bill Gates On Not Funding Daughter’s New Business](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/would-have-kept-her-on-a-short-leash-bill-gates-on-not-funding-daughters-new-business/): Phoebe Gates, the youngest of Bill and Melinda French Gates’ three children, recently co-launched an AI-powered shopping app named Phia
- [London Police Probe Pakistani Diplomat’s Throat-Slitting Gesture At Indian-Origin Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/london-police-probe-pakistani-diplomats-throat-slitting-gesture-at-indian-origin-protesters/): A terrorist attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 killed 26 tourists. Following the attack, India has taken several strong measures against Pakistan.
- [Vancouver Car Crash Accused Apologised To Crowd Before His Arrest | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/vancouver-car-crash-accused-apologised-to-crowd-before-his-arrest-video/): The SUV car ploughed through the ‘Lapu Lapu ’25 Block Party’, held at the busy Fraser Street and East 41st Avenue, resulting in nine casualties.
- [What Is Lapu Lapu Day? Filipinos Shocked By Festival Tragedy In Vancouver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/what-is-lapu-lapu-day-filipinos-shocked-by-festival-tragedy-in-vancouver/): Lapu-Lapu’s victory is celebrated in the Philippines as a symbol of nation’s resistance to colonisation and the bravery of its early leaders
- [Israel bombs Beirut; President Aoun calls for international pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/israel-bombs-beirut-president-aoun-calls-for-international-pressure/): Israel has violated the November ceasefire multiple times, attacking the Lebanese capital and the south.
- [India "Beats" Pakistan With Bigger Nuclear Stockpile, Shifts Power Dynamics in Asia Amid Risk of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/india-beats-pakistan-with-bigger-nuclear-stockpile-shifts-power-dynamics-in-asia-amid-risk-of-war/): As India overtakes Pakistan in nuclear warhead numbers for the first time in over two decades, South Asia’s strategic balance shifts dramatically. India’s modernization, including MIRV-equipped Agni-5 missiles, boosts its nuclear and military edge. Rising Kashmir tensions worsen diplomatic ties, pushing the region closer to conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s nuclear threats were dismissed by author Harris […]
- [Indian Diaspora Protest Across The World Over Pahalgam Terror Attack | Check Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/indian-diaspora-protest-across-the-world-over-pahalgam-terror-attack-check-photos/): The Indian community members held massive protests in France’s Paris, Switzerland’s Zurich, Finland’s Helsinki, Australia’s Melbourne, Spain and several other countries.
- [‘A tree is worth more’: The civilians who fled Zamzam as the RSF attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/a-tree-is-worth-more-the-civilians-who-fled-zamzam-as-the-rsf-attacked/): Hundreds have been killed, injured, assaulted, kidnapped. Here are some stories of survivors living with painful loss.
- [Greenland will never be ‘piece of property’ to be bought, PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/greenland-will-never-be-piece-of-property-to-be-bought-pm-says/): Repeated threats by US to seize Greenland loom over Nielsen’s first visit to Denmark since taking office.
- [Russia launches nearly 150 drones, strikes in Ukraine, killing at least 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/russia-launches-nearly-150-drones-strikes-in-ukraine-killing-at-least-4/): US President Donald Trump has now cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war.
- [Qatar hints at progress in Gaza truce talks as UN urges lifting of blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/qatar-hints-at-progress-in-gaza-truce-talks-as-un-urges-lifting-of-blockade/): Qatar says ‘a bit of progress’ made in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks as food crisis in Palestinian territory worsens.
- [Suspect in France mosque attack that killed Malian man on the run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/suspect-in-france-mosque-attack-that-killed-malian-man-on-the-run/): Marches ‘against Islamophobia’ have been organised throughout France in the victim’s memory.
- [Iran’s President Pezeshkian visits injured, site of deadly port explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/irans-president-pezeshkian-visits-injured-site-of-deadly-port-explosion/): The fiery blast at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has killed at least 28 people and wounded some 1,000 others.
- ['Find Out Who's Culprit': Pakistan Seeks Russia, China’s Intervention In Pahalgam Terror Attack Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/find-out-whos-culprit-pakistan-seeks-russia-chinas-intervention-in-pahalgam-terror-attack-probe/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called Russia, China and other “western countries” to form an international investigation team to probe the attack.
- [Who is Hussein al-Sheikh, the newly appointed deputy to PLO’s Abbas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/who-is-hussein-al-sheikh-the-newly-appointed-deputy-to-plos-abbas/): Fatah veteran who spent more than 10 years in Israeli jails in 1970s and 1980s is seen as a successor to Mahmoud Abbas.
- [Discrimination against Muslims “normalised” in the Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/27/discrimination-against-muslims-normalised-in-the-netherlands/): Rabin Baldewsingh, the Netherlands’ anti-discrimination coordinator, discusses the normalisation of Islamophobia.
- [US begins prosecuting migrants for breaching ‘military zone’ near border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/us-begins-prosecuting-migrants-for-breaching-military-zone-near-border/): The court filings follow a decision to designate a strip of border land in New Mexico as a ‘national defence area’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,161](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1161/): These are the key events on day 1,161 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['India Planning To Carry Out Military Action In Next 24-36 Hours', Claims Pakistani Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/india-planning-to-carry-out-military-action-in-next-24-36-hours-claims-pakistani-minister/): Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed India intends to carry out military action against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours.
- [Cuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/cuba-re-arrests-two-high-profile-dissidents-after-vatican-prisoner-release/): Jose Daniel Ferrer and Felix Navarro had been released earlier this year as part of a deal brokered by Pope Francis.
- [Trump Rebukes Russia And Has "Nice" Meeting With Ukraine's Zelensky, Putin Announces 3-Day Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-rebukes-russia-and-has-nice-meeting-with-ukraines-zelensky-putin-announces-3-day-ceasefire/): Russia’s recent deadly missile strike on Kyiv prompted US President Donald Trump to issue a rare public criticism of Moscow. Days later, Trump had a “nice” meeting Zelensky at the Vatican during Pope Francis’ funeral. Now, to appeal to Trump, Putin has announced a unilateral ceasefire at the battle lines from May 8 to 11. […]
- [Trump marks tumultuous first 100 days in office with rally in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-marks-tumultuous-first-100-days-in-office-with-rally-in-michigan/): President pledges to bring jobs to US in ‘achievement speech’, as tariff policies continue to cause economic disruption.
- [Fall of Saigon: Children of Vietnam’s war refugees reconcile a painful past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/fall-of-saigon-children-of-vietnams-war-refugees-reconcile-a-painful-past/): Younger generation of Vietnamese make peace with history and identity on the 50th anniversary of war ending in Vietnam.
- [Pakistan minister warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pakistan-minister-warns-of-possible-indian-military-strike-in-24-36-hours/): Islamabad says will ‘decisively respond’ to any military action as tensions with New Delhi soar after Kashmir attack. 
- [PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 in Champions League semifinal first leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/psg-beat-arsenal-1-0-in-champions-league-semifinal-first-leg/): Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele hands his side advantage over Arsenal in Champions League semifinal.
- [‘Tearing down’: What drives Trump’s foreign policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/tearing-down-what-drives-trumps-foreign-policy/): Motivated by grievances against allies and foes, US president is ‘tearing down’ the modern global order, analysts say.
- [Trump Promised A Second Revolution, In 100 Days He Has Ensured US And The World Won't Be The Same](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/trump-promised-a-second-revolution-in-100-days-he-has-ensured-us-and-the-world-wont-be-the-same/): President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been a whirlwind of executive action. Mass deportations of illegal immigrants, reciprocal tariffs on major trade partners, sharper than ever before federal spending cuts, and foreign policy resets with Russia, China, and even Europe. According to the CNN-SSRS poll, Trump’s approval stands at 42% after 100 days. That’s […]
- [Israel releases Gaza paramedic who survived deadly attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/israel-releases-gaza-paramedic-who-survived-deadly-attack/): Palestinian ambulance driver Assaad al-Nassasra, who survived an Israeli attack that killed 15 medics, has been freed.
- [Mark Carney’s Liberals will form minority government, CBC projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/mark-carneys-liberals-will-form-minority-government-cbc-projects/): Public broadcaster says Liberals will fall short of majority after winning election race dominated by Trump threats.
- [‘Power cuts are normal here’ AJ followers react to Europe blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/power-cuts-are-normal-here-aj-followers-react-to-europe-blackout/): Parts of Europe were brought to a halt on Monday after a power cut lasted for almost one day.
- [UN Secretary-General: Two-state solution ‘near a point of no return’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/un-secretary-general-two-state-solution-near-a-point-of-no-return/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says a two-state solution is “at risk of dwindling to the point of disappearance.”
- [What will Mark Carney’s victory mean for Canada-US ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/what-will-mark-carneys-victory-mean-for-canada-us-ties/): Liberal leader overcomes a 25-point polling deficit to keep the party in power for its fourth consecutive term.
- [Hezbollah Urges "Action" Against IDF Strikes On Lebanon, Bibi's Pager Op Reveal Stuns Security Brass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/hezbollah-urges-action-against-idf-strikes-on-lebanon-bibis-pager-op-reveal-stuns-security-brass/): The Israeli security establishment has slammed PM Benjamin Netanyahu for revealing classified details of the September 2024 pager blasts in Lebanon. Netanyahu on April 27 said that Israel bombed a scanning machine that Iran sent to Lebanon once Hezbollah suspected that its pagers were booby-trapped.“We learned that Hezbollah had sent three beepers to be scanned […]
- [Israel releases Gaza paramedic who survived deadly attack on health workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/israel-releases-gaza-paramedic-who-survived-deadly-attack-on-health-workers/): Assaad al-Nassasra freed from detention after surviving Israeli ‘massacre’ of 15 Palestinian medics in Rafah.
- [At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northeast China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/at-least-22-people-killed-in-restaurant-fire-in-northeast-china/): Three others were injured in blaze that engulfed a multi-storey building in Liaoyang, authorities say.
- [At least three killed in Sweden shooting: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/at-least-three-killed-in-sweden-shooting-police/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [UN Chief Speaks With Jaishankar, Pakistan PM Amid Tensions Over Pahalgam: 'Important To Pursue Justice...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/un-chief-speaks-with-jaishankar-pakistan-pm-amid-tensions-over-pahalgam-important-to-pursue-justice/): Guterres “expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences”
- [Modi Tells Indian Military To Pick 'Mode, Time & Target' of Strikes on Pak, China Urges "Restraint'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/modi-tells-indian-military-to-pick-mode-time-target-of-strikes-on-pak-china-urges-restraint/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given India’s military “operational freedom” to respond to a deadly attack in Kashmir last week, reports citing senior government source said on Tuesday (April 29), after New Delhi blamed it on arch-rival Pakistan.A week after the deadliest attack on civilians in the contested region in years, Modi on Tuesday […]
- [Several Dead In Shooting Incident In Sweden's Stockholm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/several-dead-in-shooting-incident-in-swedens-stockholm/): Several people were wounded in a shooting in Uppsala, north of Stockholm. Media reported several deaths. The suspect fled on a scooter.
- [Donald Trump’s 100-day report card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/donald-trumps-100-day-report-card/): Donald Trump’s second term began with a blitz of executive orders. Here’s what he’s done in 100 days.
- [Amazon allegedly mulls displaying Trump tariff costs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/amazon-allegedly-mulls-displaying-trump-tariff-costs-report/): The White House calls the decision ‘hostile’ as the e-commerce giant denies any proposal is under consideration.
- [Indian Tech Entrepreneur Dies By Suicide After Killing Wife, Son In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/indian-tech-entrepreneur-dies-by-suicide-after-killing-wife-son-in-us/): One of their sons escaped the tragedy as he was away from home when the incident occurred.
- [What we know about power outage in Spain, Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/what-we-know-about-power-outage-in-spain-portugal/): Authorities are still working to find out what caused one of Europe’s worst blackouts.
- [Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump’s hype](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/consumers-businesses-less-upbeat-about-us-economy-despite-trumps-hype/): Surveys show businesses and consumers are pessimistic about economic outlook as Trump completes 100 days in office.
- [I was forced to burn my books to survive in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/i-was-forced-to-burn-my-books-to-survive-in-gaza/): I was raised to love books. I never thought I would have to feed them to a fire so I could have a meagre meal.
- [Spain lights up after massive blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/spain-lights-up-after-massive-blackout/): People cheered and danced in Spain’s streets as power was restored following a massive, hours-long blackout.
- [Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties as China tensions simmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/japan-philippines-pledge-to-deepen-security-ties-as-china-tensions-simmer/): Japan’s Ishiba and Philippines’s Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China’s assertiveness in South China Sea.
- [How much revenue has the US earned from Trump’s tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/how-much-revenue-has-the-us-earned-from-trumps-tariffs/): While ‘reciprocal tariffs’ have been paused for 90 days, there are still some tariffs in place.
- [100 days in 100 seconds: Trump’s frenetic start to his second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/100-days-in-100-seconds-trumps-frenetic-start-to-his-second-term/): From tariffs and trade to immigration and foreign policy, it’s been a chaotic first 100 days in office for Donald Trump.
- [Trump’s 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/trumps-100-day-scorecard-executive-orders-tariffs-and-foreign-policy/): From tariff turmoil to culling federal government agencies, what has Trump done in his first 100 days?
- [Indian tourist on zipline inadvertently filmed Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/indian-tourist-on-zipline-inadvertently-filmed-kashmir-attack/): An Indian tourist unknowingly caught the deadly shooting in Pahalgam on camera as he filmed himself riding a zipline.
- [Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, 3 Others To Fly To Space Station On May 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-3-others-to-fly-to-space-station-on-may-29/): Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has been training with NASA and Axiom Space.
- [Sectarian clashes kill 13 near Syrian capital Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/sectarian-clashes-kill-13-near-syrian-capital-damascus/): Syria’s new rulers continue to struggle to curtail violence against minorities as Druze community attacked.
- [Russia dismisses Ukraine’s proposal to extend brief ceasefire to 30 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/russia-dismisses-ukraines-proposal-to-extend-brief-ceasefire-to-30-days/): Kremlin spokesman slams Kyiv after Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow’s brief unilateral ceasefire ‘manipulation’.
- [How falsehoods drove Trump’s immigration crackdown in his first 100 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/how-falsehoods-drove-trumps-immigration-crackdown-in-his-first-100-days/): The US president has invoked archaic immigration laws and even attacked judges who objected to his decisions.
- [Houthis Dent US War Chest? Over $60mn Fighter Jet ‘Rolls Off’ Truman, Sinks In Red Sea ‘Amid Attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/houthis-dent-us-war-chest-over-60mn-fighter-jet-rolls-off-truman-sinks-in-red-sea-amid-attack/): A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, valued at approximately $60 million, fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while maneuvering to avoid a Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea. The jet, along with a towing vehicle, sank into the sea; one sailor sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred during routine aircraft […]
- [IMF To Review Pakistan's USD 1.3 Billion Package On May 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/imf-to-review-pakistans-usd-1-3-billion-package-on-may-9/): Previously, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his visit to Washington had said he also expected the IMF Executive Board to approve it in early May
- [Canada Election: Jagmeet Singh Breaks Down While Stepping Down As NDP Chief After Poll Loss | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-jagmeet-singh-breaks-down-while-stepping-down-as-ndp-chief-after-poll-loss-video/): Singh confirmed he would remain in the role temporarily until an interim leader is appointed
- [Russia Seeks Ukraine Response to 3-Day Truce As Zelensky Says Putin Only Wants Victory Day “Silence”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/russia-seeks-ukraine-response-to-3-day-truce-as-zelensky-says-putin-only-wants-victory-day-silence/): Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. The Kremlin described the pause as a humanitarian gesture and called on Ukraine to reciprocate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the truce as a “manipulative” move aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald […]
- [Saudi condemns Israeli occupation at ICJ hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/saudi-condemns-israeli-occupation-at-icj-hearing/): Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s settlement activities at a hearing at the International Court of Justice
- [Palestinians resort to eating turtles as food runs out in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/palestinians-resort-to-eating-turtles-as-food-runs-out-in-gaza/): Palestinian fishermen in Gaza have resorted to eating turtle meat due to severe food shortages due to Israel’s blockade.
- [The US war on migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/the-us-war-on-migrants/): Man unjustly sent to El Salvador mega-prison is only latest case in long line of US deportations of unwanted migrants.
- [India-Pakistan tensions continue to simmer across Kashmir border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/india-pakistan-tensions-continue-to-simmer-across-kashmir-border/): Diplomatic tit-for-tat and cross-border skirmishes are keeping fears of military escalation bubbling.
- [Canadian voters declare country Liberal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canadian-voters-declare-country-liberal/): Canadian PM Mark Carney declares election victory, warning Canadians that US President Trump “is trying to break us.”
- [Video: Microsoft workers fired over Gaza protests speak out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/video-microsoft-workers-fired-over-gaza-protests-speak-out/): Microsoft workers were fired over protests, and spoke out against the firm’s alleged involvement in the war on Gaza.
- [14-year-old Indian cricket prodigy makes history with batting blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/14-year-old-indian-cricket-prodigy-makes-history-with-batting-blitz/): 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has sent the cricketing world into a frenzy after scoring a century in the IPL.
- [Canada’s Carney should thank Trump for his victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canadas-carney-should-thank-trump-for-his-victory/): He should then prepare to take on the US president and his imperial ambitions.
- [In first 100 days, Trump takes hawkish stance on China to new heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/in-first-100-days-trump-takes-hawkish-stance-on-china-to-new-heights/): The US president’s hefty tariffs have resulted in an effective trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies.
- [Videos capture fighting during Israeli raid in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/videos-capture-fighting-during-israeli-raid-in-occupied-west-bank/): Video shows firing and explosions as Israeli forces raided the city of Dura in the occupied West Bank
- [Jordan ‘forcibly evicted’ Palestinians from informal refugee camp: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/jordan-forcibly-evicted-palestinians-from-informal-refugee-camp-hrw/): Dozens of residents displaced from Amman’s al-Mahatta camp as authorities seek to widen roads, reduce congestion.
- [Canada election results: Who are the key winners and losers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-who-are-the-key-winners-and-losers/): Carney is set to form government and cabinet as his Liberal Party wins elections defined by threats from Trump.
- [Why some Nigerians are leaving Christianity for African spiritual beliefs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/why-some-nigerians-are-leaving-christianity-for-african-spiritual-beliefs/): Religious observers see a growing number of people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality.
- [22 People Killed In Restaurant Fire In China's Liaoning Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/22-people-killed-in-restaurant-fire-in-chinas-liaoning-province/): Twentytwo people were killed in a restaurant fire in Liaoyang city of China’s Liaoning province on Tuesday.
- [Pakistan Plans To Challenge Suspension Of Indus Waters Treaty, Here's What India Has To Say | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pakistan-plans-to-challenge-suspension-of-indus-waters-treaty-heres-what-india-has-to-say-exclusive/): Indian government sources argue that the Indus Water Treaty lacks an enforcement body and that international forums like the ICJ have limited power to ensure compliance.
- [Spain and Portugal plugged back in following unexplained power outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/spain-and-portugal-plugged-back-in-following-unexplained-power-outage/): Spanish PM says “all potential causes” of outage being analysed as he cautions against misinformation.
- [Video: What’s different about these first 100 days of Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/video-whats-different-about-these-first-100-days-of-trump/): Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher looks at what’s different this time around US President Trump’s return to office.
- [Allies herald democratic values as Liberal Party wins Canadian election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/allies-herald-democratic-values-as-liberal-party-wins-canadian-election/): With victory powered by Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric, Mark Carney receives pointed congratulations from around globe.
- [Pahalgam Attack Probe | Defense Sources: Intense Anti-Terror Ops Underway In Jammu & Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pahalgam-attack-probe-defense-sources-intense-anti-terror-ops-underway-in-jammu-kashmir/): | Defense Sources: Intense anti-terror ops underway in Jammu & KashmirMassive search operations launched by security forces. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Will ‘Kingmaker’ Jagmeet Singh’s Fall Be A Turning Point For Canada’s Khalistanis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/will-kingmaker-jagmeet-singhs-fall-be-a-turning-point-for-canadas-khalistanis/): In the April 2025 polls, New Democratic Party failed to secure even 12 seats, losing its national status, forcing a dejected Singh to step down
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack: Protests Outside Pakistan Embassy In Kathmandu Over Nepali National's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pahalgam-terror-attack-protests-outside-pakistan-embassy-in-kathmandu-over-nepali-nationals-killing/): Residents in Kathmandu protested outside the Pakistan embassy over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, including Nepali national Sudip Neupane.
- [Canada Election Results 2025: Key Factors Behind Liberals' Stunning Victory Over Conservatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-2025-key-factors-behind-liberals-stunning-victory-over-conservatives/): The Liberals managed a stunning comeback to win an election – dogged by Trump’s threats – which was heavily in favour of the Conservatives a few months ago.
- [Reshaping the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/reshaping-the-occupied-west-bank/): The dismantling of Palestinian communities.
- [Israeli claims about the Philadelphi Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/israeli-claims-about-the-philadelphi-corridor/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at Israeli claims about tunnels on Gaza’s border
- [A Week After Pahalgam Attack, Where Do World Leaders Stand As India Seeks Justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/a-week-after-pahalgam-attack-where-do-world-leaders-stand-as-india-seeks-justice/): Pahalgam attack: Which countries may support India? Which countries may support Pakistan? A look at the global powers’ stance
- [Pahalgam | A Lot To Accomplish In Limited Time: PM Modi — A Subtle Yet Firm Message To Adversaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pahalgam-a-lot-to-accomplish-in-limited-time-pm-modi-a-subtle-yet-firm-message-to-adversaries/): | “We have a lot to accomplish in limited time,” says PM Modi — a subtle yet firm message to adversaries. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Intel Sources Reveal No Ground Leads Yet In Pahalgam Attackers Planned And Executed It Themselves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/intel-sources-reveal-no-ground-leads-yet-in-pahalgam-attackers-planned-and-executed-it-themselves/): | Intel sources reveal no ground leads yet in the . Attackers planned and executed it themselves”Good chance for NIA to investigate and deep dive” Gen. Meston shares his views. CNN-News18 Exclusive input n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Hezbollah Chief Slams Lebanese Government, Tells President ‘To Work Harder’ To End Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/hezbollah-chief-slams-lebanese-government-tells-president-to-work-harder-to-end-israeli-strikes/): The Hezbollah chief called on the Lebanese government on April 28 to work harder to end Israeli attacks in the country n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Canada’s Carney claims election win vowing to fight US annexation threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canadas-carney-claims-election-win-vowing-to-fight-us-annexation-threats/): PM Mark Carney declared win in Canada’s election, vowing to push back any attempt to undermine their sovereignty.
- [Australia opens mushroom murder trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/australia-opens-mushroom-murder-trial/): The case of Erin Patterson, accused of killing three with toxic Beef Wellington, has gripped the nation.
- [Four dead after car crashes into after-school camp in US state of Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/four-dead-after-car-crashes-into-after-school-camp-in-us-state-of-illinois/): Victims of crash were aged between four and 18 years old, US authorities say.
- [‘Having A Lot Of Fun’: Donald Trump Says He ‘Runs US And The World’ In Atlantic Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/having-a-lot-of-fun-donald-trump-says-he-runs-us-and-the-world-in-atlantic-interview/): Donald Trump said, “I’m having a lot of fun, considering what I do. You know, what I do is such serious stuff.”
- [Canada Election 2025: What Mark Carney And Liberals' Victory Means For Ties With India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-2025-what-mark-carney-and-liberals-victory-means-for-ties-with-india/): Carney has previously said rebuilding ties with India was a priority for his government, as Canada faces an uncertain relationship with both the US and China.
- [Canada Elections 2025: Liberals' Win Sparks Meme Fest, Netizens Remember 'Einstein's Definition Of Insanity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-elections-2025-liberals-win-sparks-meme-fest-netizens-remember-einsteins-definition-of-insanity/): Social media erupted with memes after Carney’s election win, capturing the Liberal’s retention to power. Users also joked about the close race and the Conservative disappointment.
- [Israel bombing Beirut to “expose weakness” of Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/israel-bombing-beirut-to-expose-weakness-of-lebanon/): “The Israelis did not achieve the objective of destroying Hezbollah.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,160](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1160/): These are the key events on day 1,160 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Roadside bomb blast kills 26 in Nigeria’s restive northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/roadside-bomb-blast-kills-26-in-nigerias-restive-northeast/): Violence reportedly flaring up in region long plagued by ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
- [Mark Carney Says Trump 'Trying To Break’ Canada In Victory Speech: ‘Will Never Ever Happen’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/mark-carney-says-trump-trying-to-break-canada-in-victory-speech-will-never-ever-happen/): Mark Carney said, “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us, that will never ever happen.”
- [Man Airlifted From Japan's Mount Fuji Returns To Find His Phone, Has To Be Rescued Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/man-airlifted-from-japans-mount-fuji-returns-to-find-his-phone-has-to-be-rescued-again/): The Chinese university student, who lives in Japan, had to be rescued twice within one week after he returned to Mount Fuji to retrieve his phone.
- [In Big Setback For Mehul Choksi, Belgium Court Adjourns Hearing On Plea Challenging Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/in-big-setback-for-mehul-choksi-belgium-court-adjourns-hearing-on-plea-challenging-arrest/): The Belgian Police arrested Mehul Choksi, the second “prime suspect” in the Rs 13,000-crore PNB loan fraud case, in Antwerp on April 12.
- [Donald Trump’s Order: US Truck Drivers Must Now Prove They Can Speak In English](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/donald-trumps-order-us-truck-drivers-must-now-prove-they-can-speak-in-english/): As per the new order by Donald Trump, English proficiency is essential for drivers to effectively read and comprehend traffic signs, among other things.
- [Butler, Warriors beat Rockets in Game 4; take 3-1 playoff lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/butler-warriors-beat-rockets-in-game-4-take-3-1-playoff-lead/): Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.
- [Interconnector Link Under Scrutiny As Massive Power Outage Plunges Spain And Portugal Into Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/interconnector-link-under-scrutiny-as-massive-power-outage-plunges-spain-and-portugal-into-chaos/): While the precise cause of the power outage remains under investigation, early indications point to a potential issue with the electricity interconnector linking France and Spain.
- [Canada Election Results 2025: Jagmeet Singh Concedes Defeat, Steps Down As NDP Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-2025-jagmeet-singh-concedes-defeat-steps-down-as-ndp-leader/): Canada Elections 2025: Jagmeet Singh of the NDP, who has lent support to the Khalistan movement, conceded defeat as he was trailing by thousands of votes in Burnaby Central.
- [Who and what is the US bombing in Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/who-and-what-is-the-us-bombing-in-yemen/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at US claims about the intensified bombing campaign in Yemen
- [Who Is Mark Carney? Canada's Liberal Party Leader Who Has Never Held Elected Office Set To Become PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/who-is-mark-carney-canadas-liberal-party-leader-who-has-never-held-elected-office-set-to-become-pm/): Although his economic resume is extensive, Mark Carney’s political newness necessitates that he establish his political footing.
- [Pakistani Terrorist, Behind Pahalgam Attack, Was Former Special Forces Commando? Here's What Probe Suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/pakistani-terrorist-behind-pahalgam-attack-was-former-special-forces-commando-heres-what-probe-suggests/): Musa, now a key operative of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was sent to Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks on non-locals and security forces.
- [Canada Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Mark Carney's Liberals Projected To Form Govt In Dramatic Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-2025-live-updates-mark-carneys-liberals-projected-to-form-govt-in-dramatic-comeback/): Canada Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Canadians voted to choose the next Prime Minister in a crucial election marked by Trump’s tariff policies and annexation threats.
- [Windows Smashed At Pakistan High Commission In London, Man Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/windows-smashed-at-pakistan-high-commission-in-london-man-arrested/): The incident comes amid tension in India-Pakistan relations following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
- [Mark Carney Set To Keep His PM Job As Projections Show Liberal Party Win In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/mark-carney-set-to-keep-his-pm-job-as-projections-show-liberal-party-win-in-canada/): Mark Carney’s campaign focused on the tensions arising from US President Donald Trump’s statements.
- [Canada Election Results 2025: Jagmeet Singh’s NDP Fails To Secure Even 12 Seats, Loses 'National Party' Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canada-election-results-2025-jagmeet-singhs-ndp-fails-to-secure-even-12-seats-loses-national-party-status/): The National Democratic Party won only eight seats in the 2025 Canada elections, losing its national party status. Leader Jagmeet Singh was among the key challengers to Carney.
- [Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hits second-fastest IPL century, breaks T20 record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/vaibhav-suryavanshi-14-hits-second-fastest-ipl-century-breaks-t20-record/): Indian schoolboy Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest T20 centurion after scoring a stunning 35-ball 100 in the IPL.
- [‘Traitors’: Hate-filled songs target Indian Muslims after Kashmir attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/traitors-hate-filled-songs-target-indian-muslims-after-kashmir-attack/): Wave of incendiary music tracks fueling Islamophobic hate floods Indian social media after April 22 killings.
- [Canada’s Liberal Party wins election dominated by Trump’s trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/canadas-liberal-party-wins-election-dominated-by-trumps-trade-war/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on course to form next government, projections show.
- [Israel carrying out ‘live-streamed genocide’ in Gaza, Amnesty says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/israel-carrying-out-live-streamed-genocide-in-gaza-amnesty-says/): Amnesty also says US President Donald Trump is responsible for ‘multiplicity of assaults’ on human rights.
- ['Rogue State, Fuels Global Terrorism': India Slams Pakistan At UN Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/rogue-state-fuels-global-terrorism-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-days-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): India termed Pakistan a “rogue state” that fuels global terrorism and destabilises peace at the United Nations
- [On Canada’s Election Day, Trump Repeats 51st State Offer: ‘Face Zero Tariffs If…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/29/on-canadas-election-day-trump-repeats-51st-state-offer-face-zero-tariffs-if/): Donald Trump voiced his desire for Canada to become the “cherished 51st state” of the US asserting it would bring benefits like “ZERO TARIFFS”.
- [Israel Faces ‘National Emergency’ As Worst Fires In A Decade Rage Outside Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/israel-faces-national-emergency-as-worst-fires-in-a-decade-rage-outside-jerusalem/): Israel Wildfire: The alert level has been raised to its highest point and authorities have shut down the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway.
- [India Reaches Out To Non-Permanent Members Of UN Security Council On Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/india-reaches-out-to-non-permanent-members-of-un-security-council-on-pahalgam-attack/): EAM Jaishankar held phone calls with his counterparts from the non-permanent members of the UNSC.
- [US Senate rejects bid to block Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/us-senate-rejects-bid-to-block-trumps-tariffs/): Three Republican senators join Democrats in voting for resolution to oppose US president’s trade policy.
- [Meta, Microsoft report strong earnings despite trade war uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/meta-microsoft-report-strong-earnings-despite-trade-war-uncertainty/): Tech giants beat Wall Street expectations after weeks of volatility in US stocks.
- [India Issues Navigation Warnings For The Arabian Sea At A Time When Pakistan Has Issued The Same](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/india-issues-navigation-warnings-for-the-arabian-sea-at-a-time-when-pakistan-has-issued-the-same/): | India issues multiple navigation warnings for the Arabian Sea at a time when Pakistan has issued similar warnings n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘We Know Exactly…’: US Defence Secretary Warns Iran Of Consequences For Supporting Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/we-know-exactly-us-defence-secretary-warns-iran-of-consequences-for-supporting-houthis/): The US and Iran have so far held three rounds of indirect talks, mediated by Gulf state Oman, aimed at sealing a deal that would block Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
- [Who Is Asim Malik? Pakistan's NSA Also Serving As ISI Chief Amid Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/who-is-asim-malik-pakistans-nsa-also-serving-as-isi-chief-amid-tensions-with-india/): Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik, current ISI chief, has been given additional charge as Pakistan’s National Security Advisor amid rising tensions with India. Here’s who Malik is.
- [Angry Trump Speaks To Jeff Bezos About "Hostile" Display Off Tariffs, Amazon Scraps Pricing Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/angry-trump-speaks-to-jeff-bezos-about-hostile-display-off-tariffs-amazon-scraps-pricing-plan/): An angry President Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to complain about reports that Amazon was considering displaying the cost of US tariffs next to prices for certain products on the company’s website. Punchbowl News first reported that Amazon will soon “display how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs — right next to […]
- [Who Is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan? Pakistan Senator Who Claimed Army Will Lay 1st Brick At Babri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/who-is-palwasha-mohammad-zai-khan-pakistan-senator-who-claimed-army-will-lay-1st-brick-at-babri/): A video went viral of Pakistani senator Palwasha Khan where she was seen declaring that the first brick of new Babri mosque in Ayodhya would be laid by her country’s armed forces.
- [Ukrainian Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna Tortured, Had Her Organs Removed In Russian Captivity: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/ukrainian-journalist-viktoriia-roshchyna-tortured-had-her-organs-removed-in-russian-captivity-report/): Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was captured by Russian forces in 2023 while reporting on the dire situation in occupied Zaporizhzhia.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,162](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1162/): These are the key events on day 1,162 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US And Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/us-and-ukraine-sign-critical-minerals-deal/): Details emerging from a draft of the agreement indicate that the United States could gain preferential access to future Ukrainian natural resource deals.
- [Pakistan’s ISI Chief Appointed As New NSA Amid Soaring Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pakistans-isi-chief-appointed-as-new-nsa-amid-soaring-tensions-with-india/): The new decision comes as Islamabad fears a “military action by India” following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead
- [Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/taiwan-confident-of-us-support-under-trump-minister-says/): In interview, Taiwan’s minister of mainland affairs says Chinese President Xi is stoking ‘fanatic nationalism’.
- [Barcelona and Inter Milan share 3-3 thriller in Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/barcelona-and-inter-milan-share-3-3-thriller-in-champions-league-semifinal/): Lamine Yamal scores once and hits the bar twice while helping Barcelona recover from two down in first leg in Spain.
- [South Africa to hold inquiry on alleged hampering of apartheid prosecutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/south-africa-to-hold-inquiry-on-alleged-hampering-of-apartheid-prosecutions/): The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case.
- [Rubio urges de-escalation in India, Pakistan calls amid soaring tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/rubio-urges-de-escalation-in-india-pakistan-calls-amid-soaring-tensions/): Islamabad asks the US to help ease tensions with New Delhi after receiving ‘credible intelligence’ of imminent strike.
- [What can we learn from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/what-can-we-learn-from-the-first-100-days-of-trumps-second-term/): Impact of US president’s policies and actions felt globally.
- [Drivers abandon vehicles after wildfire engulfs Israeli highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/drivers-abandon-vehicles-after-wildfire-engulfs-israeli-highway-2/): A major highway in Israel was closed after wildfires engulfed it with flames and smoke.
- [Syria says it rejects ‘foreign intervention’ after Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/syria-says-it-rejects-foreign-intervention-after-israeli-strikes/): Syria pledges to ‘protect all components’ of society, including Druze, after Israel launches air raids near Damascus.
- [Trump blames Biden for poor US economic report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-blames-biden-for-poor-us-economic-report/): “That’s Biden. That’s not Trump” President Trump blames his predecessor for the 0.3% drop in US gross domestic product.
- [US judge limits Trump’s push to rapidly deport migrants in Guantanamo Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/us-judge-limits-trumps-push-to-rapidly-deport-migrants-in-guantanamo-bay/): Judge says administration must give migrants opportunity to express concerns about safety of deportation destinations.
- [First 100 days of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/first-100-days-of-trump/): From immigration crackdowns to sweeping tariffs, Donald Trump’s second term as US president began at full speed.
- [Fears of war with India weigh on Islamabad residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/fears-of-war-with-india-weigh-on-islamabad-residents/): Exchanges of live fire across the contested border between Pakistan and India have raised fears of an all-out war.
- [US diplomat Marco Rubio will not provide info to judge about deported man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/us-diplomat-marco-rubio-will-not-provide-info-to-judge-about-deported-man/): The Trump administration remains defiant despite a judge’s order to ‘facilitate’ return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- [India Closes Airspace For Pakistani Flights Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/india-closes-airspace-for-pakistani-flights-days-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): India has announced a series of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack
- ['My Dad's Socially Awkward': Bill Gates' Daughter Reveals He Has Asperger’s Syndrome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/my-dads-socially-awkward-bill-gates-daughter-reveals-he-has-aspergers-syndrome/): Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Phoebe shared how her father’s personality often made it awkward for men she brought home
- [Automakers suspend financial guidance amid tariff uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/automakers-suspend-financial-guidance-amid-tariff-uncertainty/): Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen join GM and Volvo, who suspended guidance earlier this week.
- [With song and seed, Brazil’s Indigenous Maxakali confront climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/with-song-and-seed-brazils-indigenous-maxakali-confront-climate-change/): The Atlantic Forest used to blanket Maxakali territory. But as the forest disappears, the group faces intense heat.
- [Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi released from US custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/columbia-protest-leader-mohsen-mahdawi-released-from-us-custody/): Mahdawi is among the student protesters targeted for deportation under President Trump for pro-Palestine advocacy.
- [‘Articulated How Pakistanis Felt’: Bilawal Bhutto On ‘Blood Will Flow’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/articulated-how-pakistanis-felt-bilawal-bhutto-on-blood-will-flow-remark/): PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto told UK broadcaster BBC in an interview that he was articulating how Pakistanis felt after India threatened to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
- [Trump blames predecessor as US economy hit by tariff policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-blames-predecessor-as-us-economy-hit-by-tariff-policies/): President asks for ‘patience’ as businesses react negatively to Trump’s aggressive efforts to upend global trade.
- [What happens to the children of deportees from the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/what-happens-to-the-children-of-deportees-from-the-us/): As the Trump administration deports tens of thousands, what happens to the children separated from their parents?
- [Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahdawi released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/columbia-university-pro-palestinian-activist-mahdawi-released/): Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi was freed on bail Wednesday from custody in Vermont.
- [Drivers abandon vehicles after wildfire engulfs Israeli highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/drivers-abandon-vehicles-after-wildfire-engulfs-israeli-highway/): A major highway in Israel was closed after wildfires engulfed it with flames and smoke.
- [Kashmir attack: How India might strike Pakistan – what history tells us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/kashmir-attack-how-india-might-strike-pakistan-what-history-tells-us/): From aerial strikes to covert ground operations, India has used a range of means to hit Pakistan in the past. What now?
- [Ukraine says it is poised to sign minerals deal with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/ukraine-says-it-is-poised-to-sign-minerals-deal-with-the-us/): Ukraine’s PM says agreement is ‘good, equal and beneficial’, hopes it will be signed ‘within the next 24 hours’.
- [Pro-Palestinian students confront University of Manchester leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pro-palestinian-students-confront-university-of-manchester-leadership/): Students interrupted a University of Manchester leadership meeting to demand they cut ties with Tel Aviv University.
- [‘Time to resist’: Protesters etch Trump portrait in sand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/time-to-resist-protesters-etch-trump-portrait-in-sand/): Environmentalists carved a huge sand portrait of Donald Trump outside his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland.
- [After deadly attack in Kashmir, what’s next for India and Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/after-deadly-attack-in-kashmir-whats-next-for-india-and-pakistan/): India-Pakistan tensions grow after attack on tourists in disputed region of Kashmir.
- [Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/spains-grid-denies-renewable-energy-to-blame-for-massive-blackout/): REE says the outage cannot be blamed on Spain’s high share of renewable energy, cause not clear yet.
- [Heera Mandi's Lights Are Going Out: India-Pakistan Crisis Sends Sex Work Into Hiding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/heera-mandis-lights-are-going-out-india-pakistan-crisis-sends-sex-work-into-hiding/): As India-Pakistan tensions spike post-Pahalgam, Pakistan’s most storied red-light district is spiralling into a crisis few saw coming
- [Chances Of Conflict With India Increasing, May God Help Avert A War, Says Pakistan Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/chances-of-conflict-with-india-increasing-may-god-help-avert-a-war-says-pakistan-defence-minister/): Khawaja Asif said that he “hopes India sees sense” and said many countries are trying to avert a war between the neighbours.
- [Pakistan's National Carrier Cancels All Flights To PoK Amid Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pakistans-national-carrier-cancels-all-flights-to-pok-amid-tensions-with-india/): Pakistani authorities have also placed all airports under high alert, significantly ramping up security and surveillance protocols, the paper added
- [Canteen Meals, Gym Showers: Chinese Techie Living In Car For 4 Years Despite Having A House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/canteen-meals-gym-showers-chinese-techie-living-in-car-for-4-years-despite-having-a-house/): The man, Zhang Yunlai, revealed the unconventional lifestyle has helped him save nearly 100,000 yuan (around Rs 11.63 lakh) in just three years
- [Trump-Amazon spat: What happened and how much US consumers import online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-amazon-spat-what-happened-and-how-much-us-consumers-import-online/): The White House criticised Amazon after a report said it planned to inform customers how much tariffs will cost them.
- [Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/reparations-for-empire-what-the-new-pope-owes-to-africa/): Pope Francis offered respect. His successor must offer justice for slavery, colonisation, and enduring white supremacy.
- [Putin responds to Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire plan with a three-day offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/putin-responds-to-trumps-ukraine-ceasefire-plan-with-a-three-day-offer/): Ukraine and Europe counter-proposed terms, seeing the US plan as too conciliatory towards Moscow.
- [Trump Says 'Be Patient' As US Economy Contracts On Tariff Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-says-be-patient-as-us-economy-contracts-on-tariff-disruption/): Republican Trump blamed his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, for the poor showing
- [Jaish And Lashkar Ask Cadres Hiding In India To Help Pakistani Army: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/jaish-and-lashkar-ask-cadres-hiding-in-india-to-help-pakistani-army-intel-sources-exclusive/): The terror groups have told operatives hiding near the Peer Panjal range in Indian territory to block highways if a war breaks out, said the sources
- [Amal Clooney Could Face US Travel Ban Over Israel-Gaza War Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/amal-clooney-could-face-us-travel-ban-over-israel-gaza-war-case/): Amal was part of the ICC panel that was tasked with evaluating evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza
- [A ‘constitutional loophole’: How phone inspections test US civil rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/a-constitutional-loophole-how-phone-inspections-test-us-civil-rights/): US border agents have a right to search electronic devices. But experts say the practice raises constitutional concerns.
- [US bombs and chemicals ravage Vietnam 50 years after the war’s end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/us-bombs-and-chemicals-ravage-vietnam-50-years-after-the-wars-end/): American bombs and chemicals are still killing and maiming people 50 years after the end of the Vietnam war.
- [Friend of Mohsen Mahdawi pushes back on claims of anti-Semitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/friend-of-mohsen-mahdawi-pushes-back-on-claims-of-anti-semitism/): A friend of detained pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi disputed the US government’s claims of anti-Semitism.
- [Gaza siege reaches 60th day as US defends Israel at ICJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/gaza-siege-reaches-60th-day-as-us-defends-israel-at-icj/): No food, water or medical supplies have been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip since March 2.
- [Is the race for clean energy losing momentum?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/is-the-race-for-clean-energy-losing-momentum/): The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up.
- [‘Milestone’: Russia, North Korea begin first road bridge construction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/milestone-russia-north-korea-begin-first-road-bridge-construction/): Moscow says the project will boost trade and highlight the two countries’ strong alliance.
- [“One issue dominated” Canada’s election: relations with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/one-issue-dominated-canadas-election-relations-with-us/): Cameron Ahmad analyses what Mark Carney’s victory could mean for Canada-US relations.
- [Does Abrego Garcia have ‘MS-13’ tattooed on his knuckles, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/does-abrego-garcia-have-ms-13-tattooed-on-his-knuckles-as-trump-claims/): US president has insisted tattoos prove MS-13 ties, but experts and photos contradict the claim in Abrego Garcia’s case.
- [Trump’s “abysmally low” ratings worse than other presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trumps-abysmally-low-ratings-worse-than-other-presidents/): Political analyst Eric Ham discusses Trump’s low approval ratings in his first 100 days and the president’s defiance.
- [From Gaza to Vietnam, what is the value of a photo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/from-gaza-to-vietnam-what-is-the-value-of-a-photo/): Two maimed children, two iconic images – and no end to barbarity in sight.
- [Israel’s legitimacy on international stage “taking yet more hits”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/israels-legitimacy-on-international-stage-taking-yet-more-hits/): Michael Lynk unpacks the ICJ case as over 40 nations say Israel’s ban on the UN’s aid agency breaks international human
- [Several killed in sectarian clashes near Damascus, Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/several-killed-in-sectarian-clashes-near-damascus-syria/): Syrian security forces have been sent to restore calm after fighting broke out near Damascus.
- ['Attacks In Pakistan? Their Rogue Officers Capable...': Indian Defence Sources Hit Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/attacks-in-pakistan-their-rogue-officers-capable-indian-defence-sources-hit-back/): Defence sources speaking to CNN-News18 said that due to large number of Pakistani Punjabi soldiers in the army other soldiers from other regions feel sidelined.
- [Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/iran-hangs-man-convicted-of-spying-for-israels-mossad/): Mohsen Langarneshin was convicted of aiding Mossad operations for two years, including the killing of an IRGC colonel.
- [Chinese astronauts return to earth after six-month space mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/chinese-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-six-month-space-mission/): Video shows the return of China’s Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, landing in the country’s north.
- [Video: United States defends Israel’s actions in Gaza at ICJ hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/video-united-states-defends-israels-actions-in-gaza-at-icj-hearing/): The United States has defended Israel’s ban on the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
- [Pak Army Moves ‘TPS-77' to Sialkot Fearing Indian Air Strikes? China Air Defence to Thwart IAF Jets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pak-army-moves-tps-77-to-sialkot-fearing-indian-air-strikes-china-air-defence-to-thwart-iaf-jets/): The standoff between India and Pakistan has entered a volatile new phase. After claiming “credible intelligence” of an imminent Indian military strike, Pakistan has moved quickly deploying radar systems near the border, mobilising electronic warfare units, and activating its Chinese-supplied air defence systems. The Pakistani military has reportedly positioned TPS-77 radars close to the border […]
- [‘Big Crater, 15-Hectare…’ Ex-Israeli Gen Says Iran Port Blast ‘A Planned Attack On…’ | Bandar Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/big-crater-15-hectare-ex-israeli-gen-says-iran-port-blast-a-planned-attack-on-bandar-abbas/): In an interview with The Media Line, retired Israeli general Amir Avivi hinted at Israeli involvement in a recent explosion at Iran’s main port in Bandar AbbasAvivi described the blast as “a planned attack and not an accident”, while observing that the strike “was on fuel for ballistic rockets” :00 INTRO4:58 LARGE CRATER LEFT AT […]
- [The Man They Called ‘The Mad Mullah’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/the-man-they-called-the-mad-mullah/): The anti-colonial struggle in the Horn of Africa led by a dervish figure who fought for an independent Somalia.
- [Fact-checking Trump’s claims at 100-day rally in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/fact-checking-trumps-claims-at-100-day-rally-in-michigan/): Trump said he restored free speech, dubbed surveys as ‘fake’ and claimed fuel prices were down.
- [US President Trump praises performance at rally marking 100 days in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/us-president-trump-praises-performance-at-rally-marking-100-days-in-office/): US President Donald Trump praised his goals at a rally to mark 100 days since he took office for his second term.
- [Barcelona vs Inter – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/barcelona-vs-inter-uefa-champions-league-start-time-team-news-lineups/): Barcelona hosts Italian giants Inter Milan in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal.
- [Pakistani mother, Indian son: Post-Kashmir attack, they can’t live together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pakistani-mother-indian-son-post-kashmir-attack-they-cant-live-together/): Mothers have been forced to leave their children behind, the colour of their passport their only identity now.
- [Pakistan gov’t warns of possible Indian military strike on Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pakistan-govt-warns-of-possible-indian-military-strike-on-pakistan/): Pakistan’s information minister says it believes India is planning a military strike on Pakistan within “24 to 36 hours”
- [Somalia bans entry of Taiwan citizens in bid to please China: Taipei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/somalia-bans-entry-of-taiwan-citizens-in-bid-to-please-china-taipei/): China welcomes the measure, saying Beijing ‘highly appreciates’ the East African country’s move.
- [Kim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea’s first destroyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/kim-jong-un-watches-missile-test-firing-from-north-koreas-first-destroyer/): Pyongyang had recently unveiled its new warship, a 5,000-tonne destroyer-class vessel named Choe Hyon.
- [Inside Pakistan’s Terror Playbook: Army, ISI, And The Use Of Militancy As State Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/inside-pakistans-terror-playbook-army-isi-and-the-use-of-militancy-as-state-policy/): The Pahalgam attack is the latest chapter in Pakistan’s decades-long strategy where the military and ISI train, fund, and shield terror groups to destabilise India
- [Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das After Five Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/bangladesh-high-court-grants-bail-to-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das-after-five-months/): Post Content
- [Vietnam holds huge parade to mark 50 years since end of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/vietnam-holds-huge-parade-to-mark-50-years-since-end-of-war/): Thousands of Vietnamese are marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war with a huge military parade.
- [Mohammad | Occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/mohammad-occupied-west-bank/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Tracing Pakistan’s Terror Trail: From Kashmir To Kabul & Beyond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/tracing-pakistans-terror-trail-from-kashmir-to-kabul-beyond/): Behind Pakistan’s denials is a stark reality, a military and intelligence network that has turned soldiers into jihadist trainers fuelling decades of terror across South Asia
- [‘Hindus Are Thugs Who Massacred Muslims, India Arrogant’: How Pak Textbooks Impart Lessons Of Hatred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/hindus-are-thugs-who-massacred-muslims-india-arrogant-how-pak-textbooks-impart-lessons-of-hatred/): In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, a look at how Pakistan’s school textbooks describe India, Hindus, key historical figures, Congress, the independence struggle and Kashmir
- ['Organised By Students': Harvard Distances Itself From 'Pakistan Conference' Row After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/organised-by-students-harvard-distances-itself-from-pakistan-conference-row-after-pahalgam-attack/): Harvard University, after a backlash, clarified that the ‘Pakistan Conference 2025’ was independently organised by students and not endorsed by donors or the administration.
- ['First Brick Of Babri Masjid...': Pakistani Senator Attempts To Provoke India With Ayodhya Issue, Says 'We're Not Wearing Bangles'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/first-brick-of-babri-masjid-pakistani-senator-attempts-to-provoke-india-with-ayodhya-issue-says-were-not-wearing-bangles/): Senator Palwasha Mohammad on Tuesday was seen adding fuel to the already volatile situation between India and Pakistan.
- [Trump’s tariffs: How much of a typical US household is made in America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trumps-tariffs-how-much-of-a-typical-us-household-is-made-in-america/): How much of each room relies on imports, and what would it look like without those foreign-made products?
- [UK joins US air strikes on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/uk-joins-us-air-strikes-on-houthi-rebel-sites-in-yemen/): Overnight strikes hit Houthi drone manufacturing sites, says British Defence Ministry.
- [Israel attacks tent camps in Gaza again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/israel-attacks-tent-camps-in-gaza-again/): Video shows the moment Israel’s military bombed more tents in Gaza, targeting shelters for displaced Palestinian
- ['If There Is No Progress...': US Threatens To Walk Out Of Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/if-there-is-no-progress-us-threatens-to-walk-out-of-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the United States would give up on mediation unless Russia and Ukraine put forward “concrete proposals”.
- [Vietnam celebrates 50 years since end of war with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/vietnam-celebrates-50-years-since-end-of-war-with-us/): A military parade held in Ho Chi Minh City concludes celebration of 50th anniversary since the fall of Saigon.
- [Murray, Nuggets defeat Clippers in Game 5; take 3-2 playoff lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/murray-nuggets-defeat-clippers-in-game-5-take-3-2-playoff-lead/): Jamal Murray’s breakout match against LA Clippers puts Denver Nuggets within a game of the second round of NBA playoffs.
- [About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in war in Ukraine, lawmakers say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/about-600-north-korean-soldiers-killed-in-war-in-ukraine-lawmakers-say/): South Korean lawmakers provide update on estimated casualties following briefing by country’s intelligence agency.
- [Royal Rift Brewing Again? Prince William May Strip Meghan Markle’s Title After He Becomes King](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/royal-rift-brewing-again-prince-william-may-strip-meghan-markles-title-after-he-becomes-king/): Meghan Markle was seen signing a gift basket containing “homemade strawberry sauce”- for podcast host Jamie Kern Lima- with the HRH title.
- [Trump Administration To Introduce New Policy To Terminate Legal Status Of International Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/trump-administration-to-introduce-new-policy-to-terminate-legal-status-of-international-students/): Last week, the federal officials said the government was restoring the legal status of several foreign students while developing a framework for future terminations.
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack: UK Calls For Calm Amid Soaring India-Pakistan Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/pahalgam-terror-attack-uk-calls-for-calm-amid-soaring-india-pakistan-tensions/): The UK government called for calm and dialogue between India and Pakistan at a time of heightened tensions in the region following Pahalgam attack.
- [Harvard taskforces find both anti-Semitism, Islamophobia on campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/harvard-taskforces-find-both-anti-semitism-islamophobia-on-campus/): Harvard president says students report being pushed ‘to the periphery of campus life’ over their identities and beliefs.
- [‘I Think We’ll Have A Deal’: Donald Trump Says US-India Trade Talks ‘Coming Along Great’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/i-think-well-have-a-deal-donald-trump-says-us-india-trade-talks-coming-along-great/): Donald Trump said, “I think we’ll have a deal with India. The prime minister, as you know, was here three weeks ago, and they want to make a deal.”
- [Not Just Pakistan-Backed Terror: Is Trouble Afoot For India’s Northeast With Bangladesh's 'Arakan Plot'? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/not-just-pakistan-backed-terror-is-trouble-afoot-for-indias-northeast-with-bangladeshs-arakan-plot-exclusive/): According to highly placed sources, representatives of the Arakan Army and CNF were recently in Dhaka and held secret meetings with senior US diplomatic and military officials
- [It’s A Carney-val: Canada PM's Dance Moves In Victory Celebration Go Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/its-a-carney-val-canada-pms-dance-moves-in-victory-celebration-go-viral-watch/): Videos widely shared on social media captured Mark Carney dancing and rapping along with the band, clad in a DWW hoodie.
- ['I'd Like To Be Pope': Donald Trump Jokes He Should Be Next Vatican Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/04/30/id-like-to-be-pope-donald-trump-jokes-he-should-be-next-vatican-leader/): While acknowledging he holds no official preference for the successor to Pope Francis, the US President did single out one prominent American figure.
- [Israel strikes near Syria’s presidential palace, issues warning over Druze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/israel-strikes-near-syrias-presidential-palace-issues-warning-over-druze/): Israel has ramped up attacks on Syria following a week of sectarian violence against the Druze community.
- [Palestine the world’s most dangerous place for journalists, RSF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/palestine-the-worlds-most-dangerous-place-for-journalists-rsf-says/): US President Donald Trump overseeing ‘troubling deterioration’ in press freedom in US, Reporters Without Borders says.
- [China-Pakistan Nexus: Intel Reveals Beijing Uses Islamabad As Proxy To Destabilise India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/china-pakistan-nexus-intel-reveals-beijing-uses-islamabad-as-proxy-to-destabilise-india/): Top intelligence sources indicate that by supporting Pakistan militarily and diplomatically, Beijing intends to keep India occupied with regional conflicts.
- ['We Have A Past, Learnt Our Lessons': Bilawal Bhutto On Extremism In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/we-have-a-past-learnt-our-lessons-bilawal-bhutto-on-extremism-in-pakistan/): Bilawal Bhutto said, “As far as what the defence minister said, I don’t think it is a secret that Pakistan has a past.”
- [Pahalgam attack: A simple guide to the Kashmir conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pahalgam-attack-a-simple-guide-to-the-kashmir-conflict/): The roots of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan go back to the turbulent partition of 1947.
- [Iran Minister Likely To Visit India Next Week, Hold Talks With Jaishankar On Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/iran-minister-likely-to-visit-india-next-week-hold-talks-with-jaishankar-on-pahalgam-attack/): Abbas Araghchi is expected to hold detailed discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar “on all aspects of the Pahalgam attack.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,163](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1163/): These are the key events on day 1,163 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [CIA releases videos coaxing Chinese officials to leak secrets to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/cia-releases-videos-coaxing-chinese-officials-to-leak-secrets-to-us/): Social media campaign depicts fictional scenes of officials becoming disillusioned with ruling Chinese Communist Party.
- [JD Vance Says US Aims To Prevent India-Pakistan Tensions From Escalating: ‘We Hope…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/jd-vance-says-us-aims-to-prevent-india-pakistan-tensions-from-escalating-we-hope/): JD Vance said, “Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn’t lead to a broader regional conflict.”
- [A ‘political prisoner’: US advocates rally for detained Georgetown scholar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/a-political-prisoner-us-advocates-rally-for-detained-georgetown-scholar/): Lawyers say the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Badar Khan Suri violate his freedom of speech and association.
- [China says it is considering Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/china-says-it-is-considering-trump-administrations-outreach-on-tariffs/): Ministry of Commerce says ‘door is open’ to talks, but it is willing to ‘fight to the end’ otherwise.
- ['Buying Iranian Oil Must Stop': Trump Threatens Buyers Of Immediate Secondary Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/buying-iranian-oil-must-stop-trump-threatens-buyers-of-immediate-secondary-sanctions/): In February Trump restored a ”maximum pressure” campaign on Iran which includes efforts to drive its oil exports to zero and help prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.
- [CIA Posts Mandarin Videos To Lure Chinese Spies: 'Help Us Steal Secrets'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/cia-posts-mandarin-videos-to-lure-chinese-spies-help-us-steal-secrets/): According to a CIA official, the US was not just interested in counterintelligence but was also seeking information on advanced science and China’s foreign policy secrets.
- [Syrian Druze leader condemns government over sectarian violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/syrian-druze-leader-condemns-government-over-sectarian-violence/): Syrian Druze leader condemns ‘genocidal campaign’ after dozens killed in clashes south of Damascus.
- [Court rules against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/court-rules-against-trumps-use-of-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-venezuelans/): In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.
- [Manchester United beat Athletic Club 3-0 to hone in on Europa League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/manchester-united-beat-athletic-club-3-0-to-hone-in-on-europa-league-final/): Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Man Utd seal game in first half in Bilbao, where Athletic Club were reduced to 10 men.
- [Clashes between police and May Day demonstrators in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/clashes-between-police-and-may-day-demonstrators-in-paris/): French police and May Day demonstrators violently clashed in Paris on Thursday as more than 100,000 people gathered.
- [How activists and immigrants in the US can protect their privacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/how-activists-and-immigrants-in-the-us-can-protect-their-privacy/): With Trump gov’t crackdown on protesters, some immigrants and activists have been arrested, deported or stuck at border.
- [Why is aid to Sudan falling while famine and conflict worsen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/why-is-aid-to-sudan-falling-while-famine-and-conflict-worsen/): Millions of people in danger of starvation as crises persist.
- [Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/why-are-relations-between-algeria-and-france-so-bad/): Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds.
- [Global health funding faces worst crisis ‘in memory’, WHO chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/global-health-funding-faces-worst-crisis-in-memory-who-chief-says/): WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says contributions have fallen sharply across the board.
- ['Exercise Hammer Strike' Part Of Pakistan's Psyops Toolkit: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/exercise-hammer-strike-part-of-pakistans-psyops-toolkit-intel-sources-exclusive/): This is designed to project military strength against India and shape domestic and international narratives, the sources added
- ["Just Wanted To Help Them" Trump Rolls Back On Auto Tariffs After Pressure From Carmakers | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/just-wanted-to-help-them-trump-rolls-back-on-auto-tariffs-after-pressure-from-carmakers-us-news/): President Donald Trump signed executive aimed to strengthen the American automotive industry and also reduce auto tariffs and prevent them stacking on one another. This comes after intense lobbying and discussions with several auto firms who raised concerns that drastic increase in tariffs combined with levies on other parts and raw materials like steel, aluminium, […]
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens as UN demands lifting of ‘cruel’ Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-as-un-demands-lifting-of-cruel-gaza-blockade/): Israel’s aid blockade is threatening Palestinians’ existence in Gaza, UN rights chief Volker Turk warned.
- [‘I wish I could go back’ Starving girl’s message from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/i-wish-i-could-go-back-starving-girls-message-from-gaza/): “I wish I could go back to how I was,” said Rashaf, a 12-year-old starving girl from Gaza.
- [DRC seeks to lift ex-President Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/drc-seeks-to-lift-ex-president-kabilas-immunity-over-alleged-war-crimes/): Joseph Kabila denies charges of treason and war crimes amid escalating tensions in volatile eastern provinces.
- [Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Fight start time, undercard, stream, purse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/canelo-alvarez-vs-william-scull-fight-start-time-undercard-stream-purse/): Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the boxers, the fight night and the belts on the line in the title-unifying bout in Riyadh.
- [Trump replaces Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio as national security adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/trump-replaces-mike-waltz-with-marco-rubio-as-national-security-adviser/): The US president said Waltz would instead be nominated as the US’s ambassador to the UN, despite his role in Signalgate.
- [Why has Trump’s Russia-Ukraine deal stalled?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/why-has-trumps-russia-ukraine-deal-stalled/): After 100 days in office, US President Donald Trump struggles with a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
- [Al Jazeera wins two Peabody Awards for documentaries on Gaza war carnage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/al-jazeera-wins-two-peabody-awards-for-documentaries-on-gaza-war-carnage/): Fault Lines wins in News & Documentary category while Close Up wins in Interactive & Immersive category.
- [Israel executing ‘genocidal war’ against Palestinians, Qatar tells ICJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/israel-executing-genocidal-war-against-palestinians-qatar-tells-icj/): A senior Qatari diplomat told the ICJ that Israel is conducting a “genocidal war against the Palestinian people.”
- [Rubio's Call To Sharif Indicates Pakistan Losing Credibility: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/rubios-call-to-sharif-indicates-pakistan-losing-credibility-intel-sources-exclusive/): By bypassing Ishaq Dar and speaking directly with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled his disapproval of the foreign minister’s approach
- [‘Patriotic Gesture’: Pakistan Bans Indian Songs On Radio After Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/patriotic-gesture-pakistan-bans-indian-songs-on-radio-after-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistani FM radio stations stopped airing Indian songs in a patriotic gesture.
- [Donald Trump Taps Mike Waltz As US Envoy To UN, Assigns NSA Role To Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/donald-trump-taps-mike-waltz-as-us-envoy-to-un-assigns-nsa-role-to-marco-rubio/): Marco Rubio was given an additional charge of the NSA, while Mike Waltz was announced as the US ambassador to the UN.
- [Elon Musk On DOGE Stint: Late-Night Ice Cream With Trump, Video Games, Govt Overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/elon-musk-on-doge-stint-late-night-ice-cream-with-trump-video-games-govt-overhaul/): Elon Musk has described his stint as DOGE head “very tense” and detailed how he spent his 100 days in the newly-formed department in the Trump administration.
- [‘Jaw Dropped’: Journo Recalls Viral Moment Khawaja Asif Admitted To Pakistan’s ‘Dirty Work’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/jaw-dropped-journo-recalls-viral-moment-khawaja-asif-admitted-to-pakistans-dirty-work/): Yalda Hakim said that a lot of people wrote to her and said that her jaw dropped when Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif made the stunning terror revelation.
- [Ryanair threatens cancelling Boeing aircraft order amid tariffs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/ryanair-threatens-cancelling-boeing-aircraft-order-amid-tariffs-report/): The budget carrier said it might cancel 330 737 Max orders due to rising costs brought on by tariffs
- [Israeli forces killing Palestinians collecting food in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/israeli-forces-killing-palestinians-collecting-food-in-gaza/): Israeli forces are accused of targeting Palestinians collecting food for their families in Gaza.
- [Pakistan airspace ban could cost Air India $591m over 12 months: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pakistan-airspace-ban-could-cost-air-india-591m-over-12-months-report/): The airline has asked the Indian government for financial relief equivalent to its estimated losses.
- [Fourth round of US-Iran nuclear talks postponed amid continued tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/fourth-round-of-us-iran-nuclear-talks-postponed-amid-continued-tensions/): The foreign minister of Oman credited the delay to ‘logistical reasons’, but the postponement comes amid new sanctions.
- [Who Is Asim Malik? Pakistan Appoints ISI Chief As New NSA Amid India Tensions | Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/who-is-asim-malik-pakistan-appoints-isi-chief-as-new-nsa-amid-india-tensions-pahalgam-attack/): Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik – the head of Pakistan’s spy agency, is the country’s new National Security Adviser. This is the first time that a serving chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence has been simultaneously appointed as the NSA. The ISI chief is the second-most powerful person in Pakistan’s military after the Chief of Army […]
- [Pro-Palestine activist arrested in Belgium after attending protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pro-palestine-activist-arrested-in-belgium-after-attending-protest/): Mohammed Khatib, who advocates for Palestinian prisoners, believes his detention was meant to silence him.
- [‘Conflict Can Lead To…’: Bilawal Bhutto Latest To Join Chorus Of Pakistani Leaders Beating The Nuclear Drum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/conflict-can-lead-to-bilawal-bhutto-latest-to-join-chorus-of-pakistani-leaders-beating-the-nuclear-drum/): Earlier, Hanif Abbas and Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif had engaged in nuclear sabre-rattling against India.
- [Mike Waltz To Quit As Trump's National Security Advisor, Weeks After Signal Chat Leak: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/mike-waltz-to-quit-as-trumps-national-security-advisor-weeks-after-signal-chat-leak-report/): Mike Waltz was out as the National Security Advisor in the Donald Trump administration on Thursday, reports said.
- [The $10bn India-Pakistan trade secret hidden by official data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/the-10bn-india-pakistan-trade-secret-hidden-by-official-data/): Informal trade between India and Pakistan is much higher than official figures say – but can it survive new hostilities?
- [Key Differences Between Lashkar, Jaish, And Tracking Their Global Footprints  | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/key-differences-between-lashkar-jaish-and-tracking-their-global-footprints-exclusive/): Recent intelligence inputs indicate meetings between Hamas leaders and JeM and LeT in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- [73 Dead As Syria Sees Deadliest Sectarian Violence In Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/73-dead-as-syria-sees-deadliest-sectarian-violence-in-months/): A Britain-based monitor said that 30 people died in Jaramana and Sahnaya.
- [Funded, Protected, Unchecked: How LeT And JeM Thrive With Pakistan’s Full Knowledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/funded-protected-unchecked-how-let-and-jem-thrive-with-pakistans-full-knowledge/): As per intelligence sources, both LeT and JeM enjoy direct support from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and the military establishment
- [3D Tech, Drone Footage, Satellite Data: NIA Intensifies Probe Into Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/3d-tech-drone-footage-satellite-data-nia-intensifies-probe-into-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Sources told CNN-News18 that the NIA has combined technical and human intelligence to build a high-resolution 3D model of the scene
- ['Donald Trump Has Warned Terror Backers Of Consequences': US State Dept After Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/donald-trump-has-warned-terror-backers-of-consequences-us-state-dept-after-pahalgam/): The US State Department said under Donald Trump’s administration backers of terrorism will face consequences.
- [Can Mexico bring back the endangered axolotl?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/can-mexico-bring-back-the-endangered-axolotl/): Pollution has cut the amphibian’s numbers by 99.5 percent, but scientists believe Mexico’s cultural icon could return.
- [Sudan ‘horror knows no bounds’, says UN, as deaths in Darfur rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/sudan-horror-knows-no-bounds-says-un-as-deaths-in-darfur-rise/): UN rights chief says civilians ‘trapped in dire conditions’ in and around el-Fasher as RSF warns of further ‘bloodshed’.
- [Lebanon holds Beirut Marathon after war delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/lebanon-holds-beirut-marathon-after-war-delay/): The Beirut marathon returned after being cancelled due to attacks by the Israeli military.
- [State of emergency in New Zealand as storms hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/state-of-emergency-in-new-zealand-as-storms-hit/): New Zealand’s capital, Wellington has been hit by the strongest winds in over a decade, issuing a red warning.
- [Video: Republican running for congress heckles Muslim event in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/video-republican-running-for-congress-heckles-muslim-event-in-texas/): A Republican candidate for US Congress heckled a Muslim community day at the Texas Capitol building with hate speech.
- [Tunisia leader Saied’s opponents, supporters stage rival rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/tunisia-leader-saieds-opponents-supporters-stage-rival-rallies/): Riot police have been deployed in large numbers to separate the groups in Tunis.
- [Children suffer as Israel’s blockade on Gaza aid reaches 2 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/children-suffer-as-israels-blockade-on-gaza-aid-reaches-2-months/): Two months of Israel’s aid blockade on Gaza have taken a devastating toll on Palestinians especially children.
- [What the minerals deal with the US means for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/what-the-minerals-deal-with-the-us-means-for-ukraine/): The US and Ukraine have signed a long-touted deal that will give the US access to Ukraine’s precious minerals.
- [Jaish-e-Mohammed Is A Front For Pakistan Army; Here's How: Intel Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/jaish-e-mohammed-is-a-front-for-pakistan-army-heres-how-intel-sources-to-news18/): Satellite imagery reveals a significant expansion of JeM’s Bahawalpur complex since 2022, now covering 18 acres with new mosques, hostels, and fortified security posts
- [The US Is Worried About Pakistan’s Nukes, Does It Have A Secret Plan To Grab Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/the-us-is-worried-about-pakistans-nukes-does-it-have-a-secret-plan-to-grab-them/): The US sees Pakistan’s nuclear missile program as an emerging threat as they believe it will soon develop missiles that can strike the US mainland.
- ['US Stands In Solidarity': Rajnath Singh Details Pahalgam Phone Call With Pete Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/us-stands-in-solidarity-rajnath-singh-details-pahalgam-phone-call-with-pete-hegseth/): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and highlighted Pakistan’s role in funding terrorist organisations.
- [Workers observe May Day with marches and demos under Trump tariffs shadow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/workers-observe-may-day-with-marches-and-demos-under-trump-tariffs-shadow/): The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of workers.
- [Rebuilding Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/rebuilding-bangladesh-after-sheikh-hasinas-fall/): 101 East investigates the downfall of Bangladesh’s ruthless regime and goes inside the fight to reclaim democracy.
- [Michelle Obama REVEALS Why She Stopped Spanking Her Children Malia, Sasha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/michelle-obama-reveals-why-she-stopped-spanking-her-children-malia-sasha/): 61-year-old former US First Lady has two daugthers – Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23 – with her husband and former US President Barack Obama.
- [Pakistan Envoy Tells Donald Trump To Settle Kashmir Issue, With A Veiled Nuclear Threat: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pakistan-envoy-tells-donald-trump-to-settle-kashmir-issue-with-a-veiled-nuclear-threat-report/): Pakistan envoy to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh asked US President Donald Trump to step in and provide final settlement to the Kashmir Issue with a veiled nuclear threat.
- [Kenya MP’s killing appears ‘targeted and premeditated’, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/kenya-mps-killing-appears-targeted-and-premeditated-police-say/): Charles Ong’ondo Were had complained his life was in danger before attack, local reports say.
- [Haitians flee across country’s longest river to escape gang violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/haitians-flee-across-countrys-longest-river-to-escape-gang-violence/): Video shows dozens of Haitians trying to cross the country’s longest river to escape escalating gang violence after arme
- [This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/this-may-day-workers-unite-to-make-big-polluters-pay-for-climate-damage/): Pushed to the brink by heat and injustice, South Asia’s workers demand reparations from fossil fuel corporations.
- [What is behind the violence in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/what-is-behind-the-violence-in-syria/): Clashes in Damascus suburbs have killed more than 30 people this week.
- [Ukraine expected to ratify US minerals deal lacking security guarantees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/ukraine-expected-to-ratify-us-minerals-deal-lacking-security-guarantees/): Deal hailed as ‘diplomatic win’ for Ukraine, but former Russian President Medvedev says Trump has ‘broken’ Kyiv.
- [Fears of attack in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid acute India tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/fears-of-attack-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-amid-acute-india-tensions/): More than 1,000 religious schools have been shut and people have begun readying walled bunkers.
- [Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Pirates game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/fan-falls-from-21-foot-clemente-wall-at-pnc-park-during-pirates-game/): A baseball fan at the Pirates-Cubs game fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field.
- [Kenya’s pact of silence with its military is breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/kenyas-pact-of-silence-with-its-military-is-breaking/): A BBC documentary on security forces killing protesters ignited a firestorm in Kenya – but not for what it revealed.
- [Release of activist a “glimmer of hope in extremely dark times”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/release-of-activist-a-glimmer-of-hope-in-extremely-dark-times/): Columbia University student activist has been freed after being detained at what he thought was citizenship hearing
- [Why Do Pakistani Army Generals Settle Abroad After Retirement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/why-do-pakistani-army-generals-settle-abroad-after-retirement/): Given Pakistan’s volatile political climate, retired Army Chiefs often fear future probes, making relocation abroad a safer, more secure and appealing post-retirement choice
- [The Dens Of Radicalisation: Inside Pakistan’s Jihadi Breeding Grounds | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/the-dens-of-radicalisation-inside-pakistans-jihadi-breeding-grounds-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources indicate that Muridke, located close to Lahore in Pakistan’s Punjab province, serves as the headquarters of LeT
- [North Korea’s military upgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/north-koreas-military-upgrade/): @AlexGatopoulos looks at North Korean support for Russia and it’s defence industry’s latest innovations
- [African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/african-researchers-are-working-to-cure-hiv-but-us-aid-cuts-are-in-the-way/): Dozens of trials on HIV ground to a halt in February after US President Donald Trump abruptly pulled crucial funding.
- [Kenyan politician shot dead in his car in Nairobi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/kenyan-politician-shot-dead-in-his-car-in-nairobi/): Police are investigating the killing of Kenyan MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was shot dead in his car in Nairobi.
- [Video: Fires burn after deadly air attacks in Ukraine’s Odesa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/video-fires-burn-after-deadly-air-attacks-in-ukraines-odesa/): Russian missile strikes hit residential buildings in the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
- [Marco Rubio Tells India To ‘Work With Pakistan’, But Govt Stands Firm On Pahalgam Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/marco-rubio-tells-india-to-work-with-pakistan-but-govt-stands-firm-on-pahalgam-retaliation/): Jaishankar said he told Marco Rubio that “the perpetrators, backers and planners (of the Pahalgam terrorist attack) must be brought to justice.”
- [Snub To Ishaq Dar? Why Marco Rubio Ditched His Counterpart, Went Straight To Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/snub-to-ishaq-dar-why-marco-rubio-ditched-his-counterpart-went-straight-to-shehbaz-sharif/): Marco Rubio spoke directly to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, bypassing Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, a move likely reflecting US’ disapproval of Dar’s controversial remarks.
- [Pakistan Human Rights Commission Highlights Abuses, Violation In PoK, Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pakistan-human-rights-commission-highlights-abuses-violation-in-pok-balochistan/): According to the report, over 2,500 people were killed in terror incidents in 2024, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan accounting for the majority of such attacks.
- [Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/israel-wildfires-flare-near-jerusalem-for-a-second-day/): Israel’s firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames.
- [Animated maps show US-led attacks on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/animated-maps-show-us-led-attacks-on-yemen/): Some 300 people have been killed in US strikes on Yemen since March 15.
- [Trump Says Elon Musk Can Stay As Long As He Wants Amid White House Exit Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/trump-says-elon-musk-can-stay-as-long-as-he-wants-amid-white-house-exit-reports/): Donald Trump told Elon Musk during a meeting, “The vast majority of the people in this country really respect and appreciate you.”
- [Virginia Giuffre's Last Plea Revealed, Family Finds Handwritten Note Of Epstein Accuser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/virginia-giuffres-last-plea-revealed-family-finds-handwritten-note-of-epstein-accuser/): In a poignant message, Virginia Giuffre’s note offers a final call to action for survivors of sexual violence.
- [As Australia votes, a housing affordability crisis is top of voters’ minds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/as-australia-votes-a-housing-affordability-crisis-is-top-of-voters-minds/): Australia’s sky-high property prices are a top issue in an election race dominated by cost-of-living concerns.
- [Ronaldo, Al Nassr lose semifinal to Kawasaki in Asian Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/ronaldo-al-nassr-lose-semifinal-to-kawasaki-in-asian-champions-league/): J-League side Kawasaki Frontale beat the star-studded Saudi club 3-2 in Jeddah to enter the Champions League final.
- [US withdrawal: Vietnam vs Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/us-withdrawal-vietnam-vs-afghanistan/): We compare and contrast the 1975 US withdrawal from South Vietnam with the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- [US Man Allegedly Chained Girl In Basement, Sexually Abused Her For Years; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/us-man-allegedly-chained-girl-in-basement-sexually-abused-her-for-years-arrested/): The man, who is accused of sexually assaulting two sisters, allegedly began the abuse when one of the girls was just five years old and continued until she moved away.
- [Man Walks In To Find Wife In Bed With Minor Stepson, This Is What He Did Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/man-walks-in-to-find-wife-in-bed-with-minor-stepson-this-is-what-he-did-next/): Reports revealed this was not a one-time incident. Yates had called the teen her “boy toy” and made flirty remarks after gym sessions, even saying they looked like a couple
- [Teen Elon Musk's 'Hat Wears A Hat' Photo Leads To Flood Of Nostalgia | Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/teen-elon-musks-hat-wears-a-hat-photo-leads-to-flood-of-nostalgia-heres-why/): At Trump’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Elon Musk was seen cycling through a DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) cap and a Gulf of America hat.
- [Former South Korean President Yoon indicted for abuse of power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/former-south-korean-president-yoon-indicted-for-abuse-of-power/): Yoon Suk-yeol already faces ongoing trial on insurrection charges over his brief imposition of martial law.
- [Barcelona vs Inter: Yamal earns plaudits after Champions League heroics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/barcelona-vs-inter-yamal-earns-plaudits-after-champions-league-heroics/): Spanish forward is termed a ‘genius’ after becoming the youngest scorer in a Champions League semifinal.
- [AI and the future of work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/ai-and-the-future-of-work/): What does AI entering the workplace mean for you?
- ['Murderous, Violent Terrorism': Indian-Origin MP Priti Patel Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Urges UK Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/murderous-violent-terrorism-indian-origin-mp-priti-patel-condemns-pahalgam-attack-urges-uk-action/): Urging the British government to support India, Priti Patel said, “I recognise that for India and the communities in the UK in particular, this has been a really difficult week.”
- [Porn Star Decapitates UK Couple, Keeps Heads In Freezer Before Dumping Body Parts In Suitcases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/porn-star-decapitates-uk-couple-keeps-heads-in-freezer-before-dumping-body-parts-in-suitcases/): The couple’s severed heads were stored in a freezer, while their remains were discovered stuffed into suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
- [Lakers-Timberwolves: Gobert stars, knocks LeBron, Doncic out of playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/lakers-timberwolves-gobert-stars-knocks-lebron-doncic-out-of-playoffs/): Rudy Gobert’s 27-point, 24-rebound game for Minnesota Timberwolves knocks Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs.
- [Pakistani Politicians Struggle With Army-Induced Crises As India Flexes Muscle | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/01/pakistani-politicians-struggle-with-army-induced-crises-as-india-flexes-muscle-exclusive/): Top Pakistan government sources said political leaders believe they face asymmetric power dynamics with India and minor escalations could result in catastrophic consequences
- [The sound and fury of Indian media post-Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/the-sound-and-fury-of-indian-media-post-kashmir/): An attack in Kashmir challenges Modi’s ‘normalcy’ narrative.
- [Australian PM Anthony Albanese Wins Federal Elections, Gets Re-Elected For Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-wins-federal-elections-gets-re-elected-for-second-term/): Anthony Albanese was re-elected for a historic second term in Australia’s Federal election 2025 on Saturday.
- [Pakistan’s Persistent Provocations After Urging World To Ask India To Defuse Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pakistans-persistent-provocations-after-urging-world-to-ask-india-to-defuse-tensions/): Saturday’s Abdali missile test appears to be the latest provocation and a reckless attempt by Pakistan to goad India since the Pahalgam terror attack
- [Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pakistan-test-fires-ballistic-missile-as-tensions-with-india-rise/): Pakistan test-fires surface-to-surface missile amid fears of military escalation with India over deadly Kashmir attack.
- [Polls Close In Australia’s General Election, Vote Counting Begins Amid Economic Pressures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/polls-close-in-australias-general-election-vote-counting-begins-amid-economic-pressures/): A cost of living crisis as the country faces generational change The election is taking place against a backdrop of what both sides of politics describe as a cost of living crisis.
- [Flight From Chennai Searched At Sri Lanka Airport After Indian Intel On Pahalgam Terror Suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/flight-from-chennai-searched-at-sri-lanka-airport-after-indian-intel-on-pahalgam-terror-suspects/): A Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai underwent a special security operation at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Saturday
- [Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens India Over Indus Treaty: 'Will Destroy Structure Built To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pakistan-defence-minister-threatens-india-over-indus-treaty-will-destroy-structure-built-to/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has threatened India amid heightened tensions on the border, and said that suspension of Indus Waters Treaty will be seen as “aggression”.
- [Pahalgam Aftermath | PM Modi Speaks At Hyderabad House, 'Terrorism Biggest Enemy Of Humanity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pahalgam-aftermath-pm-modi-speaks-at-hyderabad-house-terrorism-biggest-enemy-of-humanity/): | PM Modi Speaks At Hyderabad House, ‘Terrorism Biggest Enemy Of Humanity’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is committed to take action against terrorists amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over Pahalgam terror attack.”Terrorism is the biggest enemy of humanity. We are committed to take firm and decisive action against terrorists […]
- [Trade Suspended, Airspace Shut: How India Is Striking At Pakistan's Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/trade-suspended-airspace-shut-how-india-is-striking-at-pakistans-economy/): India’s ban on all imports from Pakistan is expected to deal a crushing blow to Pakistan’s economy. India has also closed its ports and airspace for Pakistani ships and airlines.
- [Why Pakistan’s Abdali-II Missile Test Signals Desperation, Not Deterrence | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/why-pakistans-abdali-ii-missile-test-signals-desperation-not-deterrence-exclusive/): Islamabad claims the upgraded missile can target Indian assets, but technical flaws, internal risks, and foreign dependence reveal it as a psychological ploy, not a credible threat
- [Russia Downs 170 Drones, 8 West-Supplied Missiles Over Crimea, Other Regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/russia-downs-170-drones-8-west-supplied-missiles-over-crimea-other-regions/): 8 Britain-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 3 Ukraine-developed Neptune-MD guided missiles were destroyed over the Black Sea.
- [Dinner Parties, Listening, Lobbying: What Goes On Behind Closed Doors To Elect New Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/dinner-parties-listening-lobbying-what-goes-on-behind-closed-doors-to-elect-new-pope/): These meetings are open to all cardinals, including those over 80, while the conclave itself in the Sistine Chapel is limited to cardinals who haven’t yet reached 80.
- [S Korea’s conservative party picks Kim Moon-soo as presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/s-koreas-conservative-party-picks-kim-moon-soo-as-presidential-candidate/): Snap election was triggered by removal of Yoon Suk-yeol from the presidency for declaring martial law on December 3.
- [Romania election 2025: Results, who’s standing and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/romania-election-2025-results-whos-standing-and-whats-at-stake/): It’s the country’s second poll in less than a year after a previous election was anulled.
- [Pakistan Shelters Terror, Blames India, And Demands A Probe: The Script Is Familiar | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pakistan-shelters-terror-blames-india-and-demands-a-probe-the-script-is-familiar-exclusive/): From Mumbai to Pulwama to Pahalgam, Islamabad has followed the same playbook: deny links to terror, deflect global pressure, and demand a probe to dodge accountability
- [Pakistan Provokes Again, Tests Surface-To-Surface Abdali Missile With A Range Of 450 Km](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pakistan-provokes-again-tests-surface-to-surface-abdali-missile-with-a-range-of-450-km/): Tensions between the two countries have escalated after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam left 25 tourists and one local resident dead.
- [Rockets, VanVleet beat Warriors in Game 6, force playoff decider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/rockets-vanvleet-beat-warriors-in-game-6-force-playoff-decider/): Fred VanVleet scored 29 points as the Houston Rockets produce stunning 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
- ['Hated Me First, Now Kissing My A**': Trump Takes Swipe At BFF Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/hated-me-first-now-kissing-my-a-trump-takes-swipe-at-bff-elon-musk/): Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a fluctuating relationship, as both have been often seen taking swipes at each other publicly.
- [Crowd crush at temple in India’s Goa kills 6, injures dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/crowd-crush-at-temple-in-indias-goa-kills-6-injures-dozens/): Tens of thousands of devotees throng narrow lanes leading to Hindu temple in the coastal state, causing a deadly crush.
- [The Ethiopian bookbinder connecting a city’s people with its forgotten past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/the-ethiopian-bookbinder-connecting-a-citys-people-with-its-forgotten-past/): For three decades, Abdallah Ali Sherif has been on a mission to explore Harar’s once-repressed cultural identity.
- [‘Would Love Reconciliation With Royal Family’: Prince Harry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/would-love-reconciliation-with-royal-family-prince-harry/): The Duke of Sussex said that he was devastated to lose the case that was a source of friction with his 76-year-old father.
- ['Is Buddha Needed For Buddhism?': Elon Musk On Exit From DOGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/is-buddha-needed-for-buddhism-elon-musk-on-exit-from-doge/): While Musk’s tenure as a special government employee at DOGE is set to end on May 30, he will continue to contribute to the department on a part-time basis.
- [‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/dont-see-a-major-war-with-india-but-have-to-be-ready-pakistan-ex-nsa/): Pakistan’s ex-NSA says lack of crisis mechanisms could spark conflict with India after deadly Kashmir attack.
- [Pope Trump? US President’s Papal Avatar Goes Viral, Netizens Say ‘Make Vatican Great Again’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/pope-trump-us-presidents-papal-avatar-goes-viral-netizens-say-make-vatican-great-again/): The POTUS new avatar broke the internet with several social media users dubbing the post humorous while some criticised it as insensitive.
- [Trump plans to cut 1,200 jobs from CIA, other US spy agencies: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/trump-plans-to-cut-1200-jobs-from-cia-other-us-spy-agencies-report/): Cuts will reportedly take place over several years and be accomplished through reduced hiring as opposed to layoffs.
- [As Tensions Escalate Between India And Pakistan, China Watches From Sidelines | Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/as-tensions-escalate-between-india-and-pakistan-china-watches-from-sidelines-pahalgam-attack/): When India and Pakistan clash, there’s always a third player watching closely from the sidelines: China. While the world sees a two-nation conflict, the real game has long been triangular. From military support to strategic cover, Beijing has consistently backed Islamabad, sometimes quietly, sometimes overtly. This is the story of the India-China-Pakistan triangle, and why […]
- ['Tyranny In Disguise': Marco Rubio, Germany Spar Over Designation Of AfD As 'Extremist Party'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/tyranny-in-disguise-marco-rubio-germany-spar-over-designation-of-afd-as-extremist-party/): The exchange between Rubio and Germany’s foreign ministry took place after the German spy agency designated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an “extremist” party.
- [Reagan Airport Flights Affected By Army Helicopter Activity, Top Official Says 'Unacceptable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/reagan-airport-flights-affected-by-army-helicopter-activity-top-official-says-unacceptable/): Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, he plans to talk to the Department of Defence to determine why rules were ‘disregarded.’
- [House Checks, DNA Tests: How Trump Administration Is Monitoring 450,000 Migrant Children In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/house-checks-dna-tests-how-trump-administration-is-monitoring-450000-migrant-children-in-us/): Trump’s administration is conducting a nationwide, multi-agency review of 450,000 migrant children who crossed the US-Mexico border without their parents during Joe Biden’s term.
- [US Military Parade Marking Army’s 250th Anniversary To Be Held On Donald Trump’s Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/us-military-parade-marking-armys-250th-anniversary-to-be-held-on-donald-trumps-birthday/): Speaking about the parade, Army spokesman Steve Warren revealed that the celebration will include ‘a spectacular fireworks display and a day-long festival on the National Mall.’
- [Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/second-us-military-zone-along-border-with-mexico-set-up-to-deter-migrants/): Trump administration says Texas National Defense Area to run east from the Texas-New Mexico border in El Paso.
- [Illinois Landlord Sentenced To 53 Years In Prison In Hate-Crime Murder Of Palestinian-American Boy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/illinois-landlord-sentenced-to-53-years-in-prison-in-hate-crime-murder-of-palestinian-american-boy/): Joseph Czuba, 73, was found guilty in February of murder, attempted murder and hate-crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Shaheen.
- [Singapore Votes Amid US-China Trade Tensions, Ruling PAP Seeks Fresh Mandate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/singapore-votes-amid-us-china-trade-tensions-ruling-pap-seeks-fresh-mandate/): Voting began at 8 am on Saturday at 1,240 stations set up island-wide, with polling polling booths set to be be closed at 8 pm and results expected late at night.
- [Man Bitten By Snakes Hundreds Of Times, Now His Blood Being Used To Create Treatment For Snake Bites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/man-bitten-by-snakes-hundreds-of-times-now-his-blood-being-used-to-create-treatment-for-snake-bites/): Tim Friede began injecting himself with small doses of snake venom and then slowly increased the amount to try to build up tolerance. He then let snakes bite him.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,164](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1164/): These are the key events on day 1,164 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Australians Elections 2025: Voting Begins In Poll With High Prices, Shortage Of Housing Major Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/australians-elections-2025-voting-begins-in-poll-with-high-prices-shortage-of-housing-major-issues/): If the trend of votes shifting away from major parties that was evident at the 2022 election continued at Saturday’s election, the result could be a rare minority government
- [Australian Election 2025: Five Things To Know In Anthony Albanese Vs Peter Dutton Contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/australian-election-2025-five-things-to-know-in-anthony-albanese-vs-peter-dutton-contest/): Australians are voting in a general election between Albanese and Dutton. Key issues include nuclear energy, Trump tariffs, and the role of independents.
- [Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/former-tunisian-pm-handed-34-year-sentence-rejects-terrorism-charges/): Former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh and the opposition Ennahdha party have denounced the trial as politically motivated.
- [Singapore votes as city-state prepares to mark 60 years of independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/singapore-votes-as-city-state-prepares-to-mark-60-years-of-independence/): Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.
- [Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/judge-strikes-down-trumps-executive-order-targeting-law-firm-perkins-coie/): A federal court has declared Trump’s attacks on law firms an ‘overt attempt to suppress and punish certain viewpoints’.
- [Trump administration designates two Haitian gangs as ‘terrorist groups’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/trump-administration-designates-two-haitian-gangs-as-terrorist-groups/): The US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.
- [Palestinian children face starvation under Israel’s total Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/palestinian-children-face-starvation-under-israels-total-gaza-blockade/): UNICEF says children face ‘growing risk of starvation, illness and death’ as Israel bars food and other aid deliveries.
- [ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligation to allow aid to Palestine: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/icj-hearing-on-israels-obligation-to-allow-aid-to-palestine-key-takeaways/): Most states that participated in the rhetorical hearings said Israel has failed to deliver aid to Palestinians.
- [US man sentenced to 53 years for the murder of a Palestinian American child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/us-man-sentenced-to-53-years-for-the-murder-of-a-palestinian-american-child/): The death of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American, has shone a light on instances of anti-Arab hate.
- [Vatican Installs Chimney On Sistine Chapel As World Waits For Conclave To Elect A New Pope | Francis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/vatican-installs-chimney-on-sistine-chapel-as-world-waits-for-conclave-to-elect-a-new-pope-francis/): Vatican City is gearing up for the papal conclave on May 7. In the run up to the event, the symbolic installation of the Sistine Chapel chimney took place. The chimney plays a key role in communicating the results of voting done by cardinals. If no pope is chosen, the ballots are mixed with components […]
- [US Slams 'Tyranny' As Germany Labels AfD Extremist Over "Anti-minority, Islamophobic Statements"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/us-slams-tyranny-as-germany-labels-afd-extremist-over-anti-minority-islamophobic-statements/): Germany’s domestic intelligence service designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist group, citing the “xenophobic, anti-minority, Islamophobic and anti-Muslim statements made by leading party officials.”handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned. The AfD slammed the move as a “heavy blow” to democracy, just months after […]
- [Donald Trump renews threats against Harvard University’s tax exempt status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/donald-trump-renews-threats-against-harvard-universitys-tax-exempt-status/): Democrats have called for an investigation into whether the president is pressuring the IRS to strip Harvard’s status.
- [Australia’s election will show if PM Anthony Albanese has won back voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/australias-election-will-show-if-pm-anthony-albanese-has-won-back-voters/): Australians will decide if they want to give Labor another chance as local and global issues weigh on voters’ minds.
- [Russian “Security Strip” in Sumy, “Biggest Ukraine Drone Attack” on Crimea, US "Won't Fly Around..."](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/russian-security-strip-in-sumy-biggest-ukraine-drone-attack-on-crimea-us-wont-fly-around/): The US will scale back its role as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying a ceasefire was now up to the two warring countries The State Department said US officials will no longer “fly around the world at the drop of a hat” for peace talks. “The methodology of how we contribute to this […]
- [Several Injured As Car Rams Into Crowd In German City Of Stuttgart, Driver Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/several-injured-as-car-rams-into-crowd-in-german-city-of-stuttgart-driver-arrested/): While the Stuttgart fire department referred to the event as an “accident” in a post on the social media platform X, police said it was too early to determine the cause.
- [Why has Mike Waltz been dropped as US National Security Advisor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/why-has-mike-waltz-been-dropped-as-us-national-security-advisor/): Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump’s second term.
- [US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/us-labour-market-holds-steady-despite-tariffs-adding-177000-jobs-in-april/): While a report from the US Labor Department showed positive signs, other economic indicators suggest a looming downturn.
- [Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile but King Charles won’t speak to him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/prince-harry-says-he-wants-to-reconcile-but-king-charles-wont-speak-to-him/): Harry, who quit the British royal family in 2020, says he doesn’t speak to his father amid row over his security detail.
- [Freedom Flotilla accuses Israel of alleged drone attack on Gaza aid ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/freedom-flotilla-accuses-israel-of-alleged-drone-attack-on-gaza-aid-ship/): A representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused “Israel or one of its allies” of an alleged drone attack.
- [Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/ugandas-military-chief-says-holding-opposition-activist-in-my-basement/): Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe’s abduction ‘a reminder to the world’ of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.
- [Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/why-does-drc-want-to-end-ex-president-kabilas-immunity-for-war-crimes/): The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country’s east.
- [World Food Programme strained in Sudan as rainy season, funding cuts loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/world-food-programme-strained-in-sudan-as-rainy-season-funding-cuts-loom/): With the rainy season and funding cuts looming, the World Food Programme is worried about the displaced in Sudan.
- [Yemen’s Houthis launch missiles at Israel, army says it intercepts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/yemens-houthis-launch-missiles-at-israel-army-says-it-intercepts/): The group says it attacked an Israeli military base with a hypersonic missile.
- ['Hand Over Weapons...' Lebanon Slams Hamas Attacks On Israel From Its Territory, Seizes 800 Rockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/hand-over-weapons-lebanon-slams-hamas-attacks-on-israel-from-its-territory-seizes-800-rockets/): Lebanon’s Supreme Defense Council has issued a stern warning to Hamas, urging the militant group to cease launching attacks from Lebanese territory into Israel. The council emphasized that any such actions would prompt “the harshest measures” to safeguard Lebanon’s national security and sovereignty. 00:00 INTRODUCTION 04:03 TRUMP SAYS FEWER THAN 24 HOSTAGES ALIVE05:59 ‘WORKING VERY, […]
- [Pakistan Engages Embassies In Asymmetric Warfare Against India; News18 Accesses ISI Toolkit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pakistan-engages-embassies-in-asymmetric-warfare-against-india-news18-accesses-isi-toolkit-exclusive/): The playbook exploits communal fault lines and digital disinformation, with the foreign ministry asking all missions to contribute significantly to handle the crisis, sources said
- [Tourists Flee Scenic Pakistani Valley Amid 'Risk Of War' With India Over Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/tourists-flee-scenic-pakistani-valley-amid-risk-of-war-with-india-over-pahalgam-attack/): Local businesses are reporting a sharp decline in visitors and widespread cancellations due to fears of an impending conflict between the two neighbours
- [Sudanese paramilitary RSF kills 19 after taking city of al-Nahud: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/sudanese-paramilitary-rsf-kills-19-after-taking-city-of-al-nahud-sources/): Control over city gives RSF strategic advantage in its bid to take Darfur capital el-Fasher, 400km west.
- [Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/lebanon-warns-hamas-against-attacks-threatening-nations-security/): President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.
- [Zelensky Lauds 'Truly Equal' US Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Strategic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/zelensky-lauds-truly-equal-us-ukraine-minerals-deal-amid-strategic-partnership/): President Zelensky said the US-Ukraine minerals deal followed tough negotiations, resulting in a “truly equal agreement” that promotes major investments and modernization in Ukraine. He stated no debts remain from previous US aid. Ukrainian officials claim this version is more favorable than earlier drafts, which reduced Kyiv to a junior partner and gave the US […]
- [Hindus To Congress: Review Highlights ‘Textbook Case’ Of Pakistan’s Anti-India Propaganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/hindus-to-congress-review-highlights-textbook-case-of-pakistans-anti-india-propaganda/): The review, ‘General Standard of Pakistani Textbooks’, evaluates the content and quality of Pakistani school textbooks and suggests corrections
- [US 'Not Be Mediators' For Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Any More: State Department Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/us-not-be-mediators-for-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-any-more-state-department-official/): The US is stepping back from its peace talks role to end war between Russia and Ukraine, a State Department official said on Thursday.
- [Drone attack on Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/drone-attack-on-gaza-freedom-flotilla-ship/): Aid workers trying to deliver supplies to Gaza are stranded on a burning ship in the middle of the sea.
- [US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/us-says-war-set-to-run-on-as-ukraine-prepares-to-ratify-minerals-deal/): Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.
- [Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off coasts of Chile, Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/magnitude-7-4-earthquake-strikes-off-coasts-of-chile-argentina/): Chile issues evacuation alert for coastal areas in the Magallanes region in the country’s far south.
- [One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/one-hundred-days-into-trump-2-0-is-the-opposition-failing/): Donald Trump faces rising political opposition amid a growing backlash on key policies.
- [Pakistan Deploys Chinese Howitzer Amid Military Buildup as US Backs India "Hunting Down" Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pakistan-deploys-chinese-howitzer-amid-military-buildup-as-us-backs-india-hunting-down-terrorists/): Recent developments indicate heightened military activity along the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has deployed Chinese-made SH-15 155mm truck-mounted howitzers, enhancing its artillery capabilities. These deployments are part of broader defense infrastructure improvements, including the construction of underground bunkers and the installation of communication towers, reportedly with assistance from China. Additionally, […]
- [Druze-Sunni Clash in Syria, IDF mans Syrian-Israeli border post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/druze-sunni-clash-in-syria-idf-mans-syrian-israeli-border-post/): Deadly Druze-Sunni clashes erupted near Damascus over a blasphemous audio tape on April 29. Syrian forces deployed across Sahnaya as tensions rose. Meanwhile, IDF manned posts along the Israel-Syria border after striking extremists who attacked the Druze community. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Houthis Target Israeli Airbase Near Haifa With "Hypersonic Ballistic Missile," US Pounds Sanaa Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/houthis-target-israeli-airbase-near-haifa-with-hypersonic-ballistic-missile-us-pounds-sanaa-again/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their military activities by launching a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Negev region, reportedly targeting the Negev Nuclear Research Center. The Israeli military intercepted the missile before it could reach its intended target, and sirens were activated across the Haifa area as a precautionary measure. This marks the first time […]
- [Ransomware Attack On Dasu–Mansehra 765Kv Transmission Line In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/ransomware-attack-on-dasu-mansehra-765kv-transmission-line-in-pakistan/): The ransomware attack in Pakistan comes hours after a cyber attack on the Jammu Municipal Corporation website in India.
- [TikTok Fined 530 Million Euros For Sending Europeans User Data To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/tiktok-fined-530-million-euros-for-sending-europeans-user-data-to-china/): One of the largest fines ever imposed by the authority followed a probe into the lawfulness of data transfers by TikTok.
- [Tech Over Tactics? Inside Lashkar’s Use Of Ultra And Alpine Quest In Pahalgam Attack | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/tech-over-tactics-inside-lashkars-use-of-ultra-and-alpine-quest-in-pahalgam-attack-exclusive/): According to intelligence sources, terrorists are believed to have used a Chinese-origin communication device and a modified offline navigation app to plan and execute the assault
- [Massive Earthquake Measuring 7.4 Strikes Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/massive-earthquake-measuring-7-4-strikes-argentina/): A massive earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale jolted Argentina on Friday, officials said.
- [Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who’s behind it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/harrods-ms-hit-by-cyberattack-what-happened-whos-behind-it/): A hacking group called Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the reported ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer.
- [German security service designates far-right AfD as ‘extremist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/german-security-service-designates-far-right-afd-as-extremist/): Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.
- [Donald Trump To Strip Harvard Of Tax-Exempt Status Amid Row: 'It's What They Deserve'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/donald-trump-to-strip-harvard-of-tax-exempt-status-amid-row-its-what-they-deserve/): The move is the latest salvo in Trump’s ongoing campaign against US universities, which he accuses of promoting antisemitic, anti-American, and far-left ideologies
- [Pakistan Fears India’s Rise In 2025, Just Like The US Intelligence Document Had Predicted In 1993](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pakistan-fears-indias-rise-in-2025-just-like-the-us-intelligence-document-had-predicted-in-1993/): Pahalgam terror attack: From triggers to response and reactions, the US intelligence document is significant in view of the India-Pakistan current scenario
- [Red Cross warns Gaza aid effort on ‘verge of collapse’ amid Israel blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/red-cross-warns-gaza-aid-effort-on-verge-of-collapse-amid-israel-blockade/): ICRC says Israel has ‘obligation’ to meet the needs of Palestinians struggling to survive.
- [Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/knicks-brunson-helps-seal-series-against-pistons-clippers-sink-nuggets/): New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets.
- [How accurate is the movie ‘Conclave’ on electing a new pope?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/how-accurate-is-the-movie-conclave-on-electing-a-new-pope/): The film ‘does a fair job’ – but we have some notes.
- [Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/radical-right-reform-party-makes-gains-in-uk-elections/): Leader Nigel Farage, a Trump ally, hopes to position anti-immigration party as significant political force in UK.
- [Launched For Venus In 1972, This 500-Kg Spacecraft May Now Plunge To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/launched-for-venus-in-1972-this-500-kg-spacecraft-may-now-plunge-to-earth/): Jonathan McDowell warns that if the heat shield does not break, the capsule could turn into a dangerous, uncontrollable metal sphere falling from the sky
- [Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/australia-election-2025-results-what-polls-say-and-whats-at-stake/): Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls.
- [‘Everyone lives in fear’: Voices of Kashmir after deadly Pahalgam attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/everyone-lives-in-fear-voices-of-kashmir-after-deadly-pahalgam-attack/): As tensions soar between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are caught between fear and uncertainty.
- ['Cunning, Greedy': How Pakistan's History Textbooks Vilify Hindu Rulers, Glorify Muslims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/cunning-greedy-how-pakistans-history-textbooks-vilify-hindu-rulers-glorify-muslims/): A study by a scholar affiliated with Forman Christian College, Lahore, reveals Pakistan’s textbooks consistently glorify Muslim invaders while marginalising Hindu rulers.
- [Pakistan's Top Diplomat Says Open To Neutral Probe Into Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pakistans-top-diplomat-says-open-to-neutral-probe-into-pahalgam-attack/): Sources revealed that during the last instance when India agreed to a similar probe, Pakistan neither submitted a final report nor issued any formal communication
- [Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/hong-kong-ex-lawmaker-describes-kafka-esque-prison-experience/): Claudia Mo says she read more than 300 books and brushed up on her French while in prison.
- [Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/trump-orders-funding-cuts-for-us-public-broadcasters-pbs-npr/): White House accuses outlets of using public money to spread ‘woke propaganda’ as alarm raised on media freedom.
- [Mike Waltz “never pivoted [to Trump’s] America First agenda”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/mike-waltz-never-pivoted-to-trumps-america-first-agenda/): Charles Kupchan says Donald Trump replaced Mike Waltz because he didn’t align with the MAGA base.
- [Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/drones-hit-freedom-flotilla-gaza-aid-ship-in-international-waters/): Freedom Flotilla Coalition demands Israel answer to violations including blockade and ‘bombing of our civilian vessel’.
- [Gaza aid ship on fire after reported drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/gaza-aid-ship-on-fire-after-reported-drone-attack/): An aid ship heading to Gaza has sent out a distress signal after crew members say it was hit in a drone attack.
- [South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/south-korea-appoints-new-acting-leader-as-ex-pm-enters-election-race/): Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.
- [Yunus Aide’s Brazen Call: ‘Bangladesh Should Occupy Northeast If India Attacks Pakistan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/yunus-aides-brazen-call-bangladesh-should-occupy-northeast-if-india-attacks-pakistan/): Alm Fazlur Rahman, a former head of the Bangladesh Rifles (now Border Guard Bangladesh), made the provocative remarks in a social media post.
- [Same Target, Different Tactics: How Commanders Of Jaish And Lashkar Operate | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/same-target-different-tactics-how-commanders-of-jaish-and-lashkar-operate-exclusive/): While Rauf Azhar of JeM believes in high-intensity attacks, Sajid Jatt of LeT prefers sustained insurgency with help from ISI, posing a long-term threat to regional stability.
- [‘Ties With Terrorists, India As Target’: The Notorious Pak Army Brigades Along LoC | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/ties-with-terrorists-india-as-target-the-notorious-pak-army-brigades-along-loc-exclusive/): “These Pak Army brigades are notorious for collaborating with LeT and JeM. They are also known for mutilations, beheadings, and drone-enabled weapon drops,” say intel sources
- [Pakistan Opens Border A Day After Leaving Returnees Stranded At Attari-Wagah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/02/pakistan-opens-border-a-day-after-leaving-returnees-stranded-at-attari-wagah/): Pakistan reopened the gates of the Wagah border on Friday to take back the stranded nationals who were earlier denied entry
- [Turkish Navy Ship Arrives At Karachi Port Amid Tensions Between India, Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/turkish-navy-ship-arrives-at-karachi-port-amid-tensions-between-india-pakistan/): This visit of the Turkish Naval Ship to Pakistan comes at a time when the diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan have soured following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
- [Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/who-are-the-main-contenders-to-be-the-next-pope/): Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.
- [‘We Seek De-Escalation’: Iran's Foreign Minister Lands In Islamabad Ahead Of His India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/we-seek-de-escalation-irans-foreign-minister-lands-in-islamabad-ahead-of-his-india-visit/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit India later this week. Days ahead of his New Delhi trip, he has landed in Islamabad, seeking “de-escalation”.
- [Trump says Mexico’s Sheinbaum refused US troop offer out of fear of cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-says-mexicos-sheinbaum-refused-us-troop-offer-out-of-fear-of-cartels/): US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country’s sovereignty ‘not for sale.’
- [Houthis Claim US Strikes In Yemeni Capital After Israel Vows Revenge For Airport Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/houthis-claim-us-strikes-in-yemeni-capital-after-israel-vows-revenge-for-airport-attack/): This came after the Houthis launched a ballistic missile that landed near the main terminal of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, wounding six people.
- [9 Dead, Dozens Hospitalised After Boats Carrying Tourists Capsize In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/9-dead-dozens-hospitalised-after-boats-carrying-tourists-capsize-in-china/): The passenger boats overturned Sunday afternoon on a river in Qianxi city, Guizhou province, state broadcaster CCTV said, sending 84 people into waters.
- [United Nations Security Council To Meet Today Over India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/united-nations-security-council-to-meet-today-over-india-pakistan-tensions-after-pahalgam/): Tensions between India and Pakistan have been on a rise since the Pahalgam terror attack, with threats of an “all-out war” over the issue of Kashmir from the other side.
- ['A National Security Threat': Trump Announces 100% Tariff On Movies Produced Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/a-national-security-threat-trump-announces-100-tariff-on-movies-produced-abroad/): Trump claimed that the movie industry in America was dying a fast death due to filmmakers and studios working outside the United States.
- [Trump says he will put 100% tariff on all foreign films](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-says-he-will-put-100-tariff-on-all-foreign-films/): US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a ‘very fast death’ despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024.
- [Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/brazil-police-arrest-two-suspects-over-lady-gaga-gig-bomb-plot/): Police believe attackers targeted LGBTQ fans attending American star’s free concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach.
- [Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/putin-expresses-hope-that-nuclear-weapons-will-not-be-needed-in-ukraine/): Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.
- [Starving under Israel’s siege – what is next for the people of Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/starving-under-israels-siege-what-is-next-for-the-people-of-gaza/): Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.
- ['Promises Made, Promises Kept': White House's Lo-Fi MAGA Video Marking Trump's First 100 Days Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/promises-made-promises-kept-white-houses-lo-fi-maga-video-marking-trumps-first-100-days-goes-viral/): The lo-fi video is set to stream continuously over the weekend, featuring a relaxing soundtrack titled “Mid August” by Sero
- [NGO in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship ‘attacked by Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/ngo-in-talks-with-malta-to-repair-gaza-bound-aid-ship-attacked-by-israel/): Ship hit by two drones near Malta on Friday; NGO blames Israel for attack.
- [UK police arrest seven Iranians over alleged threats to national security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/uk-police-arrest-seven-iranians-over-alleged-threats-to-national-security/): Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about ‘potentially lethal’ Iran-backed activities.
- [Japan Scrambles Jets as China “Violates Airspace”, Beijing's South China Sea "Expansion" Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/japan-scrambles-jets-as-china-violates-airspace-beijings-south-china-sea-expansion-revealed/): Tensions flared as Tokyo and Beijing traded protests over an alleged airspace violation near disputed East China Sea islands. A Chinese helicopter reportedly expelled a Japanese aircraft, prompting Japan to scramble jets. Vietnam protested Chinese and Philippine claims over Sandy Cay in the South China Sea. Satellite images revealed China’s expanding militarization in the region. […]
- [Pakistan’s Baloch Separatists Shut Down Quetta-Karachi Highway, Kidnap Policemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/pakistans-baloch-separatists-shut-down-quetta-karachi-highway-kidnap-policemen/): BLA militants set fire to multiple govt buildings and blocked the Quetta-Karachi highway in a major strike in Kalat’s Mongochar area.
- [Nepali Lawmakers Urge Ban On Student Admissions To Odisha’s KIIT After Two Mysterious Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/nepali-lawmakers-urge-ban-on-student-admissions-to-odishas-kiit-after-two-mysterious-deaths/): The lawmakers expressed concern over the safety of Nepali students enrolled at the KIIT, following the recent death of a Nepali student under suspicious circumstances
- [Israel calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israel-calling-up-tens-of-thousands-of-reservists-to-expand-war-on-gaza/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/rapid-us-transformation-is-trump-succeeding/): Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.
- ['I Get Close To It, Then Positive Things Happen': Trump Answers If He'll Quit Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/i-get-close-to-it-then-positive-things-happen-trump-answers-if-hell-quit-ukraine-talks/): Trump made the comment during an interview with NBC News about the ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
- [Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro discharged after three weeks in hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/brazils-ex-president-bolsonaro-discharged-after-three-weeks-in-hospital/): Jair Bolsonaro, who lost his re-election bid in 2022, had major abdominal surgery last month.
- [Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he backs US due process rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/trump-says-i-dont-know-when-asked-if-he-backs-us-due-process-rights/): US president makes comments in interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after being asked about deportation of immigrants.
- [Unresolved Kashmir Issue Could Lead To Further Fallout, Warns Senior Pakistani Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/unresolved-kashmir-issue-could-lead-to-further-fallout-warns-senior-pakistani-envoy/): The Pakistani Envoy reiterated Pakistan’s demand for a “neutral probe” into the Pahalgam attack, whose responsibility was claimed by Islamabad-based Lashkar terror group.
- [Yemen's Houthi Missile Strike Near Israel’s Main Airport Leaves 25-Metre Crater | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/yemens-houthi-missile-strike-near-israels-main-airport-leaves-25-metre-crater-video/): At least eight people were injured, flights were briefly halted, and a 25-metre deep crater was left near the airport’s largest terminal
- [‘There’ll Be Many Bangs’: Israel’s Netanyahu Vows Multi-Phase Retaliation To Houthi Strike On Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/therell-be-many-bangs-israels-netanyahu-vows-multi-phase-retaliation-to-houthi-strike-on-airport/): Netanyahu said Israel has previously acted against the Houthis and will continue to do so in the future as well.
- [Real Madrid-Celta Vigo: Mbappe brace keeps LaLiga title hopes alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/real-madrid-celta-vigo-mbappe-brace-keeps-laliga-title-hopes-alive/): Madrid see off late comeback by Celta to stay within four points of LaLiga leaders Barca, whom they visit next weekend.
- [What’s the connection between Israeli wildfires and ‘green colonialism’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/whats-the-connection-between-israeli-wildfires-and-green-colonialism/): Researchers say Israel’s worst wildfires were exacerbated by non-native trees that Israel has been planting for decades.
- [News18 Evening Digest: NIA Grills Pahalgam Local Over Suspicious Absence On Terror Attack Day & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/news18-evening-digest-nia-grills-pahalgam-local-over-suspicious-absence-on-terror-attack-day-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Jaishankar’s Sharp Dig At Europe, India Cuts Water Flow Through Baglihar Dam and Live Score of PBKS vs LSG.
- [Brazil Police Foil Bomb Attack Targeting Lady Gaga's Concert In Rio De Janeiro’s Copacabana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/brazil-police-foil-bomb-attack-targeting-lady-gagas-concert-in-rio-de-janeiros-copacabana/): Brazil Police Foil Bomb Attack Targeting Lady Gaga’s Concert In Rio De Janeiro’s Copacabana
- [Syrian gov’t reaches deal with Druze community, as Israel steps up attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/syrian-govt-reaches-deal-with-druze-community-as-israel-steps-up-attacks/): Syrian government reaches a deal with the Druze community, as Israel keeps attacking Syria.
- [AI-generated image of Trump as pope is the latest White House controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/ai-generated-image-of-trump-as-pope-is-the-latest-white-house-controversy/): US President Donald Trump is facing backlash for publishing an AI-generated image of himself as the pope.
- [Israel uses Druze community to justify “interfering in Syria”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israel-uses-druze-community-to-justify-interfering-in-syria/): “Interestingly, that their [Druze] location in the Golan Heights presents, if you like, a strategic interest for Israel.
- [What led to Mike Waltz’s ouster as Trump’s national security adviser?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/what-led-to-mike-waltzs-ouster-as-trumps-national-security-adviser/): The Signal group chat scandal and Waltz’s hawkish stance on Iran are being touted as the reasons for his ouster as NSA.
- [MSF hospital bombing kills seven people in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/msf-hospital-bombing-kills-seven-people-in-south-sudan/): At least seven people were killed and 20 injured after a Doctors Without Borders hospital was bombed in South Sudan
- [‘Starbase’: Residents of Texas site home to Musk’s SpaceX back city status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/starbase-residents-of-texas-site-home-to-musks-spacex-back-city-status/): Overwhelming majority of people who voted to turn base into municipality are employees of Elon Musk’s space company.
- [Israeli soldiers, settlers harass Palestinian activist featured in BBC film](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israeli-soldiers-settlers-harass-palestinian-activist-featured-in-bbc-film/): The activist says settlers feel emboldened by the unchecked support given to them by US President Donald Trump.
- [UN’s Francesca Albanese defiant amid Israeli pressure and Gaza catastrophe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/uns-francesca-albanese-defiant-amid-israeli-pressure-and-gaza-catastrophe/): UN special rapporteur discusses pressure to cancel her role, threats of arrest in Germany, and ongoing Gaza catastrophe.
- [‘I Hope They Won’t Be Needed’: Putin On Using Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/i-hope-they-wont-be-needed-putin-on-using-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine/): Vladimir Putin said Russia has enough strength and means to end its so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
- [No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/no-trump-is-not-a-fascist-he-is-a-hypercapitalist-and-just-as-dangerous/): Trump wants to free big capital from the constraints of democracy by dismantling it.
- [Trump faces backlash after posting AI image dressed as pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/trump-faces-backlash-after-posting-ai-image-dressed-as-pope/): Cardinals will gather on May 7 in a conclave in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope.
- [Tel Aviv-bound Air India Flight Diverted To Abu Dhabi After Missile Attack Near Israeli Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/tel-aviv-bound-air-india-flight-diverted-to-abu-dhabi-after-missile-attack-near-israeli-airport/): Air traffic to the Tel Aviv airport was briefly suspended after a missile launched from Yemen landed near the Tel Aviv airport
- [US: One Dead, 13 Hurt As Uninvited Guest Opens Fire After Being Asked To Leave Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/us-one-dead-13-hurt-as-uninvited-guest-opens-fire-after-being-asked-to-leave-party/): Police detained multiple people but were not immediately certain if they had the shooting suspect in custody as the investigation continued.
- [Nearly 290,000 Gaza children on ‘the brink of death’ amid Israeli blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/nearly-290000-gaza-children-on-the-brink-of-death-amid-israeli-blockade/): Gaza Media Office says some 3,500 children below five ‘face imminent death by starvation’ amid Israel’s total blockade.
- [Missile From Yemen Lands Near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, Air Traffic Briefly Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/missile-from-yemen-lands-near-israels-ben-gurion-airport-air-traffic-briefly-halted/): The attack temporarily halted air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggered sirens across the country.
- [The Real Reason Behind Pak Army Chief Munir’s Anti-India Speech: Exclusive From Imran Aide & Junoon Member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/the-real-reason-behind-pak-army-chief-munirs-anti-india-speech-exclusive-from-imran-aide-junoon-member/): “Asim Munir wants to take control of Pakistan before November 2025 to save himself from a US bill,” says Dr Salman Ahmad, a member of Junoon and an aide of former PM Imran Khan
- [Israeli Cabinet Ministers To Vote On Whether To Intensify Gaza Fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israeli-cabinet-ministers-to-vote-on-whether-to-intensify-gaza-fighting/): The plans to escalate fighting in Gaza more than 18 months after the war there erupted come as a humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens.
- [Messi, Inter Miami crush New York Red Bulls in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/messi-inter-miami-crush-new-york-red-bulls-in-mls/): Lionel Messi scores his first goal in five matches as Miami end their three-game losing streak across all competitions.
- [Are the Houthis’ opponents in Yemen seeking US support?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/are-the-houthis-opponents-in-yemen-seeking-us-support/): Anti-Houthi forces have lobbied for US support to fight the group. Will they be getting it?
- [Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attack airport in Port Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/sudans-paramilitary-rapid-support-forces-attack-airport-in-port-sudan/): Videos show the moment Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a drone attack on an airbase
- [The woman braving tigers, crocodiles and pirates in Bangladesh’s mangroves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/the-woman-braving-tigers-crocodiles-and-pirates-in-bangladeshs-mangroves/): In the forest where she lives, Mahfuza spends her days navigating rivers where danger lurks.
- [Nuggets eliminate Clippers in Game 7 to advance in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/nuggets-eliminate-clippers-in-game-7-to-advance-in-nba-playoffs/): Denver Nuggets defeat LA Clippers in the deciding game to set up a second-round matchup with top seed OKC Thunder.
- [Israel keeps bombing tents of forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israel-keeps-bombing-tents-of-forcibly-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza/): Videos show the moment Israel bombed tents sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians at Gaza’s Al-Rahb Camp,
- [Missile launched from Yemen hits Israel’s Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/missile-launched-from-yemen-hits-israels-ben-gurion-airport-in-tel-aviv/): The attack temporarily halted air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggered sirens across the country.
- [Romania votes in crucial presidential election rerun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/romania-votes-in-crucial-presidential-election-rerun/): The country’s Constitutional Court annulled the November election won by NATO critic Calin Georgescu.
- [Week in Pictures: From drone strikes in Ukraine to Australian elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/week-in-pictures-from-drone-strikes-in-ukraine-to-australian-elections/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Pakistani Journalists Hurl Abuses At Each Other In London Cafe, Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/pakistani-journalists-hurl-abuses-at-each-other-in-london-cafe-video-goes-viral/): Safina, in a post on X, also claimed that supporters of Imran Khan’s party have been harassing her and even attempted to carry out an acid attack against her.
- [Canelo Alvarez beats Scull to reclaim undisputed super-middleweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/canelo-alvarez-beats-scull-to-reclaim-undisputed-super-middleweight-title/): Alvarez sets up a bout with ex-welterweight champ Terrence Crawford after beating Scull by unanimous decision.
- [Sudan’s RSF carries out drone attack near Port Sudan airport: Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/sudans-rsf-carries-out-drone-attack-near-port-sudan-airport-army/): The army says an airbase, cargo warehouse and some civilian facilities were targeted in Port Sudan.
- [Experts Expose Pakistan's Fake Terror Claims; Analysis Reveals India Wrongfully Blamed | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/experts-expose-pakistans-fake-terror-claims-analysis-reveals-india-wrongfully-blamed-news18/): | Experts Expose Pakistan’s Fake Terror Claims; Analysis Reveals India Wrongfully Blamed. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Rumours: 'We're Never Going To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/michelle-obama-shuts-down-divorce-rumours-were-never-going-to/): Michelle Obama’s absence during US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter in January had fuelled divorce rumours.
- [‘Will Use Full Spectrum Of Power If...’: Pakistan Envoy’s ‘Nuke’ Threat To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/will-use-full-spectrum-of-power-if-pakistan-envoys-nuke-threat-to-india/): Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jamali claimed that Islamabad has credible information revealing that India is likely to plan military strikes on Pakistani territory.
- [The West is “complicit” in “extremely illegal” Gaza aid ship bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/the-west-is-complicit-in-extremely-illegal-gaza-aid-ship-bombing/): Former UK diplomat Craig Murray calls strike on Gaza aid ship an illegal act and slams Western silence as hypocrisy.
- [Japan Accuses Chinese Helicopter Of Violating Airspace Near Disputed Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/japan-accuses-chinese-helicopter-of-violating-airspace-near-disputed-islands/): The islands in the East China Sea, known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, are claimed by Beijing but administered by Tokyo, contributing to bilateral tensions.
- [Ukraine’s Maritime Drone Shoots Down Russia’s Su-30 Fighter Jet For First Time | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/ukraines-maritime-drone-shoots-down-russias-su-30-fighter-jet-for-first-time-video/): Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (GUR) said that the fighter jet had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday.
- [Pakistan Shuts Its Ports For Indian Ships In A Tit-For-Tat Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/pakistan-shuts-its-ports-for-indian-ships-in-a-tit-for-tat-move/): Pakistan late Saturday ordered that any Indian flag carriers will not be allowed to visit any Pakistani port and also barred Pakistani ships from docking at any Indian port.
- [Musk Gets His Texas Wish. SpaceX Launch Site Approved As New City Of Starbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/musk-gets-his-texas-wish-spacex-launch-site-approved-as-new-city-of-starbase/): All these measures come as SpaceX is asking federal authorities for permission to increase the number of South Texas launches from five to 25 a year.
- [Russian Drone Strikes Set Fires Across Kyiv, Damage Residential Buildings: Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/russian-drone-strikes-set-fires-across-kyiv-damage-residential-buildings-ukraine/): Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app that medics were called to the Sviatoshynskyi district, west of the city centre, where they provided assistance.
- [Four Iranians Among Five Held For Terrorism Offences In UK, Say Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/four-iranians-among-five-held-for-terrorism-offences-in-uk-say-police/): According to the police, the men aged between 29 and 46 were arrested on suspicion of ‘preparation of a terrorist act’ and remain in custody.
- [After PM Albanese's Reelection, Australian Official Lists US-China Tussle As Top Priority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/after-pm-albaneses-reelection-australian-official-lists-us-china-tussle-as-top-priority/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese promised in remarks on Sunday that he would run a disciplined and orderly government, stressing that Australians had voted for unity.
- [‘If War Breaks Out With India, I’m Going To England’: Pakistani Politician Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/if-war-breaks-out-with-india-im-going-to-england-pakistani-politician-goes-viral/): Amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours over the Pahalgam attack, Pakistani politician Sher Afzal Khan Marwat said he would go to England if war breaks out.
- [Israel, Qatar Spar After Netanyahu's 'Stop Playing Both Sides' Remark Over Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/israel-qatar-spar-after-netanyahus-stop-playing-both-sides-remark-over-gaza-ceasefire/): Netanyahu said Qatar needed to “stop playing both sides” over negotiations for a truce in the Palestinian territory with Hamas. Qatar rejected the “inflammatory” remarks.
- ['Sovereignty Not For Sale': Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Offer To Send US Troops In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/sovereignty-not-for-sale-sheinbaum-rejects-trumps-offer-to-send-us-troops-in-mexico/): The US military presence has increased steadily along its southern border with Mexico in recent months, after Trump’s order in January to increase the army’s role.
- [One Killed, Houses Damaged After Small Plane Crashes In California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/one-killed-houses-damaged-after-small-plane-crashes-in-california/): About 40 firefighters were on scene. With the flames out, they began working on overhaul and salvage operations.
- [Singapore General Election: Ruling Party PAP Returns To Power With Landslide Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/04/singapore-general-election-ruling-party-pap-returns-to-power-with-landslide-victory/): This was Singapore’s 19th election since the first general election in 1948 and 14th since its Independence in 1965.
- [Israelis protest for captives, against Netanyahu’s Gaza war expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/israelis-protest-for-captives-against-netanyahus-gaza-war-expansion/): Families of captives say a wider Israeli Gaza assault risks their relatives’ lives.
- [Warren Buffett to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end of 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/warren-buffett-to-retire-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-at-end-of-2025/): ‘Oracle of Omaha’ stuns shareholders, but says he will maintain investments in group and will still be ‘hanging around’.
- [Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump’s offer to send US troops to Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/sheinbaum-says-she-rejected-trumps-offer-to-send-us-troops-to-mexico/): Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico ‘will never accept the presence of US army in our territory’.
- [Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/houthis-maintain-pressure-on-israel-as-us-launches-more-strikes-on-yemen/): Prime minister of Yemen’s internationally recognised government has resigned amid political turmoil.
- [‘The Australian way’: PM Anthony Albanese wins landslide re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/the-australian-way-pm-anthony-albanese-wins-landslide-re-election/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rode an anti-Trump wave to a landslide victory and a historic second term.
- [Iran reasserts uranium enrichment rights as further US talks delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/iran-reasserts-uranium-enrichment-rights-as-further-us-talks-delayed/): Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran’s nuclear activities are civilian in nature.
- [Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/why-does-the-united-nations-face-a-funding-crisis/): Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk.
- [‘Darling, It's Not Presidential’: Trump Mocks Trans Athlete, Jokes Wife Melania Will Be ‘Upset’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/darling-its-not-presidential-trump-mocks-trans-athlete-jokes-wife-melania-will-be-upset/): Donald Trump mocked transgender athlete while also criticising laws that let them take part in women’s sports. He also said that his remarks may make his wife Melania “very upset”.
- [Maldives President Muizzu Says 'No Serious Concerns' In Ties With India, Faces Backlash At Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/maldives-president-muizzu-says-no-serious-concerns-in-ties-with-india-faces-backlash-at-home/): Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid accused President Mohamed Muizzu of political double standards and misleading the public during his election campaign
- [Governing party set for solid win in Singapore vote, opposition holds firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/governing-party-set-for-solid-win-in-singapore-vote-opposition-holds-firm/): The People’s Action Party has been facing a concerted challenge form the Workers’ Party.
- [Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/dozens-of-palestinians-starved-to-death-under-israels-blockade-of-gaza/): As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food.
- [“Nuclear Flashpoint..." India Warned, Pak Army Clears Terror Launch Pads, Tests 450-km Range Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/nuclear-flashpoint-india-warned-pak-army-clears-terror-launch-pads-tests-450-km-range-missile/): Tensions soar as Pakistan warns of a “nuclear flashpoint” following the Pahalgam terror attack. India responds with sweeping trade bans, while intelligence reveals links between Pakistan’s ISI and LeT. In a bold move, Pakistan tests a 450-km range missile. Meanwhile, terror launchpads in PoK are cleared amid fears of Indian retaliation. Indian forces also respond […]
- [Israeli attacks kill two more as Syria government reaches deal with Druze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/israeli-attacks-kill-two-more-as-syria-government-reaches-deal-with-druze/): Israel has accused Syria of failing to protect the Druze as Israeli forces occupy and attack parts of the country.
- [Israeli Jets Bomb “Military Targets” in Syria in "Heaviest" Strike in 2025, 4 Druze Fighters Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/israeli-jets-bomb-military-targets-in-syria-in-heaviest-strike-in-2025-4-druze-fighters-killed/): Israel launched over 20 airstrikes across Syria on May 2, targeting military sites near Damascus, Hama, and Daraa, in what has been called the heaviest assault this year. The strikes followed a drone attack in Sweida that killed four Druze fighters and clashes that left over 100 dead. The UN condemned the strikes near Syria’s […]
- [Gabon swears in ex-military chief Oligui as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/gabon-swears-in-ex-military-chief-oligui-as-president/): The former general, who led coup that ended Bongo family’s 55-year rule, swept the elections last month.
- [At least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/at-least-seven-killed-in-south-sudan-hospital-bombing-msf/): The UN has warned in recent weeks that the country is on the brink of a new civil war.
- [Fear, pain, and a little hope: Volunteer doctors in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/fear-pain-and-a-little-hope-volunteer-doctors-in-gaza/): Four doctors take Al Jazeera through their days helping people in Gaza’s beleaguered Nasser Hospital.
- [India Failed To Provide Evidence Linking Pakistan To Pahalgam Attack, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/india-failed-to-provide-evidence-linking-pakistan-to-pahalgam-attack-says-pm-shehbaz-sharif/): The Pakistani PM said that despite India’s provocative actions, Islamabad’s response was responsible and measured,
- [Garcia beaten by Romero in return from doping ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/garcia-beaten-by-romero-in-return-from-doping-ban/): Ryan Garcia returns from a doping suspension to beat Rolly Romero with a unanimous points decision in New York.
- [Zelenskyy says won’t play Putin’s ‘games’ with short truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/zelenskyy-says-wont-play-putins-games-with-short-truce/): Ukrainian president says he and Trump agree that a 30-day ceasefire is the correct first step towards ending the war.
- [Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/australia-pm-anthony-albanese-wins-second-three-year-term/): Labor Party leader becomes the first Australian prime minister to win second consecutive three-year term in two decades.
- [Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/why-is-measles-spreading-in-canada-mexico-and-the-us/): The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.
- [Anthony Albanese Makes History—becomes First Aussie PM In 21 Years To Win A Second Straight Term!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/anthony-albanese-makes-history-becomes-first-aussie-pm-in-21-years-to-win-a-second-straight-term/): : Anthony Albanese makes history—becomes first Aussie PM in 21 years to win a second straight term!PM Modi extends congratulations n18oc_world
- [We must not let the memory and value of solidarity with refugees be erased](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/we-must-not-let-the-memory-and-value-of-solidarity-with-refugees-be-erased/): Ten years ago, I watched the residents of Lesbos welcome refugees. Now the public narrative says this was a mistake.
- [Kash Patel, Trump's Blue-Eyed Boy, 'Visible At Nightclubs Far More Than In FBI Headquarters'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/03/kash-patel-trumps-blue-eyed-boy-visible-at-nightclubs-far-more-than-in-fbi-headquarters/): FBI Director Kash Patel has been allegedly largely absent from the bureau headquarters and spending more time in the nightclubs, an ex-official claimed.
- [What is a conclave? How will next pope be chosen and the challenges ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/what-is-a-conclave-how-will-next-pope-be-chosen-and-the-challenges-ahead/): In the Sistine Chapel, cardinals from around the world will convene on Wednesday to elect the 267th pontiff.
- [Who Is Balwinder Singh Sahni, Indian Billionaire Jailed For Money Laundering In Dubai?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/who-is-balwinder-singh-sahni-indian-billionaire-jailed-for-money-laundering-in-dubai/): Sahni aka Abu Salah is the chairman of the Raj Sahni Group (RSG) property development firm, who will be jailed for five years and deported from the UAE. He was fined Rs 1.14 crore.
- [‘Will You Fight India?' Muslim Cleric’s Rallying Cry In Islamabad Met With Dead Silence | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/will-you-fight-india-muslim-clerics-rallying-cry-in-islamabad-met-with-dead-silence-video/): The cleric highlighted atrocities in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, accusing the Pakistani state of bombing its citizens
- ['Have Proof, Will Act': India Works To Put Pakistan Back 'Under Surveillance' In FATF, Cripple IMF Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/have-proof-will-act-india-works-to-put-pakistan-back-under-surveillance-in-fatf-cripple-imf-aid/): A senior official told News18 there are concrete and actionable cases tracing terror financing and money laundering to ‘cripple Indian economy’ back to sources within Pakistan
- ['Will Help With Energy & Resources': US House Speaker Backs India's Fight Against Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/will-help-with-energy-resources-us-house-speaker-backs-indias-fight-against-terrorism/): Post Content
- [Explosions, huge fire in Sudanese city of Port Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/explosions-huge-fire-in-sudanese-city-of-port-sudan/): Drones believed to have been launched by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are said to have struck fuel depot: Reports
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,167](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1167/): These are the key events on day 1,167 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [UNSC Questions Pakistan Over Pahalgam Attack, Terms Its Missile Tests Escalatory: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/unsc-questions-pakistan-over-pahalgam-attack-terms-its-missile-tests-escalatory-sources/): According to sources, the UNSC members brought up the Pahalgam terror attack issue during the meeting and asked Pakistan if LeT was likely to be involved.
- [‘Complex Issues Can Be…’: Iran Urges Restraint In India, Pakistan Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/complex-issues-can-be-iran-urges-restraint-in-india-pakistan-standoff/): During his meeting with Zardari, Araghchi called for restraint by both sides to de-escalate the tensions in the region, according to a statement from the presidential office.
- [Slashed Military Budget, Outdated Gear & Demoralised Soldiers: Internal Challenges Rock Pakistan Army | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/slashed-military-budget-outdated-gear-demoralised-soldiers-internal-challenges-rock-pakistan-army-exclusive/): There is growing concern about India’s rapid mobilisation and advanced defence systems, like S-400 missile systems, which could overpower Pakistan’s defences in a conventional war
- [Air Traffic At Major Russian Airports Halted After Ukraine's Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/air-traffic-at-major-russian-airports-halted-after-ukraines-drone-attacks/): Flight restrictions were introduced at four airports in Moscow though traffic at the city’s main Sheremetyevo airport remained largely unaffected
- [Pakistan Misusing UN Platform, Silent On Upping Nuclear Rhetoric: Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-misusing-un-platform-silent-on-upping-nuclear-rhetoric-govt-sources/): Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at UN was also given a chance to make a 9-minute-long monologue against India even as UNSC did not come out with any statement on the meeting
- [US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in ranks of top officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/us-defense-secretary-hegseth-orders-20-cut-in-ranks-of-top-officers/): Pentagon chief says cuts will maximise ‘strategic’ and ‘operational readiness’.
- [India Points To Pakistan's Global Terror Footprint In Fresh Move To Choke Neighbour's World Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-points-to-pakistans-global-terror-footprint-in-fresh-move-to-choke-neighbours-world-aid/): Evidence has been circulated through heads of multilateral development banks to show how the money given to Pakistan is being misused to stoke terror in India and the world
- [Pakistan Likely To Face 21% Water Shortage In Kharif Season As India Suspends Indus Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-likely-to-face-21-water-shortage-in-kharif-season-as-india-suspends-indus-treaty/): India’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is expected to cause 21% water shortage in Pakistan during the early Kharif season.
- [Trump administration bars Harvard from future research grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/trump-administration-bars-harvard-from-future-research-grants/): US Education Department Secretary McMahon halts funding in escalation of dispute centred around anti-Semitism claims.
- [Why Are Iran And Russia Offering To Mediate As Tensions Escalate Between India And Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/why-are-iran-and-russia-offering-to-mediate-as-tensions-escalate-between-india-and-pakistan/): Iran has a vested interest in preventing further escalation between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, which could destabilize the region. By positioning itself as a mediator, Iran seeks to enhance its diplomatic stature and demonstrate its role as a responsible regional actor. Stability in South Asia is crucial for Iran’s economic interests, including trade routes and […]
- [No Outcome At UNSC's Closed-Door Meet; Pakistan Rakes Up Kashmir Issue In Anti-India Rant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/no-outcome-at-unscs-closed-door-meet-pakistan-rakes-up-kashmir-issue-in-anti-india-rant/): The development came after Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, requested for “closed consultations” on the situation.
- [Harvard's Funding Blocked Until Trump Administration's Terms Are Met](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/harvards-funding-blocked-until-trump-administrations-terms-are-met/): Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump’s administration, the Education Department announced Monday.
- [Israel Launches Airstrikes At Yemen A Day After Houthi Airport Attack, 1 Killed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israel-launches-airstrikes-at-yemen-a-day-after-houthi-airport-attack-1-killed-video/): The Houthis said at least one person was killed and 35 others were injured in the Israeli strikes on Hodeida, after the Iran-backed group launched a missile at an Israel airport.
- [Trump Administration Says It Will Pay $1,000 To Undocumented Migrants To Self-Deport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/trump-administration-says-it-will-pay-1000-to-undocumented-migrants-to-self-deport/): US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the travel assistance and $1,000 stipend programme, asserting that self-deportation was the best way to leave the US.
- [India-Pakistan Tensions: Unprovoked Firing By Pakistan Along The Line Of Control- India Retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-pakistan-tensions-unprovoked-firing-by-pakistan-along-the-line-of-control-india-retaliates/): “During the night of 05-06 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms firing from posts across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor in J&K. Indian Army responded in proportionate manner,” said Indian Army in a statement.The ceasefire violations along the LoC and International Border […]
- [India May Strike At Any Point Along LoC, Warns Pakistan Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-may-strike-at-any-point-along-loc-warns-pakistan-defence-minister/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that India could carry out a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control in Kashmir.
- [Two Indian Children Missing In Boat Accident Near San Deigo, 3 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/two-indian-children-missing-in-boat-accident-near-san-deigo-3-killed/): Authorities suspect victims of the boat tragedy were migrants. They were not tourists, a Coast Guard Petty Officer said
- [Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/palestinian-author-mosab-abu-toha-wins-pulitzer-prize-for-commentary/): The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays ‘on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza’ amid war.
- [Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestine US student protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/michigan-drops-charges-against-pro-palestine-us-student-protesters/): US state’s attorney general says her office will no longer pursue the case due to delays and a ‘circus-like atmosphere’.
- [Israeli airstrikes rock Yemen after Tel Aviv airport attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israeli-airstrikes-rock-yemen-after-tel-aviv-airport-attack/): Israel has launched 50 air strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah region and a cement factory to the east.
- [Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt Dutch WW2 anniversary event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/pro-palestine-protestors-disrupt-dutch-ww2-anniversary-event/): 5 pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after disrupting a World War II anniversary event in Wageningen, Netherlands.
- [Israel bombs Yemen’s Hodeidah port after attack near Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israel-bombs-yemens-hodeidah-port-after-attack-near-tel-aviv/): Air strikes come a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport.
- [US-Israel Strike Yemen After Houthis Attack Ben Gurion Airport, Netanyahu: Gazans Will Be Moved Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/us-israel-strike-yemen-after-houthis-attack-ben-gurion-airport-netanyahu-gazans-will-be-moved-out/): The Israeli Air Force launched strikes in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah following a Houthi ballistic missile attack at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Six strikes targeted the Hodeidah port, the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reported, blaming the strikes on Israel and the United States n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Canada, Australia, Singapore Elections Prove That Standing Up To Trump Is The Biggest Advantage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/canada-australia-singapore-elections-prove-that-standing-up-to-trump-is-the-biggest-advantage/): Elections around the democratic world are now being decided by an outside factor – US President Donald Trump. From Canada to Australia to Singapore, candidates who are able to show that they can stand up to Trump and navigate the Trump tariffs are winning elections. Mark Carney, Anthony Albanese and Lawrence Wong’s wins have all […]
- [What could decide the election of the next pope?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/what-could-decide-the-election-of-the-next-pope/): A conclave meets in Rome to pick the successor to Pope Francis.
- [Three Dead, Nine Missing After Small Boat Overturns Off San Diego's Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/three-dead-nine-missing-after-small-boat-overturns-off-san-diegos-coast/): The US Coast Guard has deployed vessels and helicopters to search for the missing.
- [India Starts Dam Projects After Indus Treaty Halt, Pak Denies Terror Ties, Moody’s Warns Of Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/india-starts-dam-projects-after-indus-treaty-halt-pak-denies-terror-ties-moodys-warns-of-fallout/): India has begun increasing reservoir capacity at two key hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, Reuters reported The development comes amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, prompting India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old water-sharing agreementMeanwhile, US credit rating agency Moody’s said the standoff with India could hurt Pakistan as it tries […]
- [Top UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/top-un-court-dismisses-sudans-genocide-case-against-uae/): The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan’s case accusing the UAE of enabling genocide in Darfur.
- [Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-hails-productive-call-with-turkiyes-erdogan-as-visits-planned/): US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/romanias-pm-resigns-after-far-right-wins-first-round-of-presidential-vote/): Move comes after Marcel Ciolacu’s pro-EU coalition candidate fails to advance to the presidential run-off.
- [What Is Alcatraz? Donald Trump Orders Reopening Of Infamous Prison To Put Away "Dregs Of Society"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/what-is-alcatraz-donald-trump-orders-reopening-of-infamous-prison-to-put-away-dregs-of-society/): US President Trump on May 4 announced to “reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt Alcatraz” a facility that for decades was a federal prison In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the reopened Alcatraz prison will house America’s “most ruthless and violent offenders” 0:00 INTRO 3:18 ONCE AN INFAMOUS FEDERAL PRISON, NOW A TOURIST […]
- ['Nuclear Threat From Pakistan's Military Cartel': Asim Munir Being Painted Hero After Pahalgam, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/nuclear-threat-from-pakistans-military-cartel-asim-munir-being-painted-hero-after-pahalgam-say-sources/): Sources close to former PM Imran Khan said India should understand that Pakistan’s military cartel has to exposed if it wants to put an end to cross-border terrorism
- [‘Will Respond With Full Force’: Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Escalates India Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/will-respond-with-full-force-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-escalates-india-tensions/): Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said that Pakistan seeks regional peace but will not hesitate to defend itself
- [US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/us-bill-to-ban-israel-boycotts-faces-right-wing-backlash-over-free-speech/): Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.
- [Trump Seeks “Total Dismantlement” Of Iran’s Nuclear Program, Netanyahu “Trapped” Amid US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-seeks-total-dismantlement-of-irans-nuclear-program-netanyahu-trapped-amid-us-iran-talks/): US President Donald Trump has said the goal of the negotiations with Iran is to achieve “full dismantlement” of Tehran’s nuclear program. It’s the first time that the US president has publicly announced the ambitious goal since nuclear talks began with Iran a month ago. “Total dismantlement. Yes, that is all I would accept,” Trump […]
- [Trump Administration Offers $1,000 Stipends To Migrants To ‘Self-Deport’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-administration-offers-1000-stipends-to-migrants-to-self-deport/): The potential airfare for migrants and stipends who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation.
- [Gunmen kill three police officers in southern Russia’s Dagestan region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/gunmen-kill-three-police-officers-in-southern-russias-dagestan-region/): Assailants open fire on police in Dagestan’s capital, Makhachkala, leaving several dead and injured.
- [US offers $1,000 stipend to migrants who self-deport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/us-offers-1000-stipend-to-migrants-who-self-deport/): The stipend will cost less than an actual deportation, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- [How are Chinese TikTokers fighting Trump’s trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/how-are-chinese-tiktokers-fighting-trumps-trade-war/): After Trump announced tariffs, TikToks from China claiming to show factories making luxury brand goods went viral.
- [UN Chief Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Urges India And Pakistan To Avoid ‘Military Confrontation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/un-chief-condemns-pahalgam-attack-urges-india-and-pakistan-to-avoid-military-confrontation/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terrorist attack should be brought to justice through “credible, lawful” means.
- [How RSF is adopting Israel’s ‘template for genocide’ in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/how-rsf-is-adopting-israels-template-for-genocide-in-sudan/): For years, Israel has used human rights terminology to whitewash killing civilians, now the RSF is doing the same.
- [ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/icj-dismisses-sudans-genocide-case-alleging-uae-backing-of-rsf-rebels/): Top UN court says it does not have authority to rule on case accusing UAE of arming Rapid Support Forces paramilitary.
- [‘Scientific asylum’: How Europe is luring US researchers amid Trump fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/scientific-asylum-how-europe-is-luring-us-researchers-amid-trump-fears/): The EU is expected to lure US researchers looking to relocate in the wake of Trump’s attacks on universities.
- [Israel calls up thousands of reservists to expand Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israel-calls-up-thousands-of-reservists-to-expand-gaza-war/): Israel’s army is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand operations in Gaza.
- [Fear and intimidation at Newark airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/fear-and-intimidation-at-newark-airport/): The harassment I faced returning to the US as a Palestinian-American makes it clear the US government is afraid of me.
- [OPEC+ Price Hike, Trump’s Trade War Fears Send Oil Prices Into Free Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/opec-price-hike-trumps-trade-war-fears-send-oil-prices-into-free-fall/): The US and UK central bank decisions of rate cuts later this week also triggered the fall in prices.
- [Astronauts May Soon Be Able To Fish On The Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/astronauts-may-soon-be-able-to-fish-on-the-moon/): If successful, the experiment will supply fresh fish twice a week to a 7-member crew during a 16-week lunar mission, needing around 200 fish in total
- [Protesters denounce Togo leader’s new role as an attempt at indefinite rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/protesters-denounce-togo-leaders-new-role-as-an-attempt-at-indefinite-rule/): Protesters in Togo are speaking out against constitutional changes that could keep Faure Gnassingbe in power
- [Inter vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/inter-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league-start-time-team-news-lineups/): Inter Milan hosts LaLiga leaders Barcelona in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal.
- [Plane crash survivors rescued from alligator-infested swamp in Bolivia All](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/plane-crash-survivors-rescued-from-alligator-infested-swamp-in-bolivia-all/): All five people on board a plane that crashed in a remote part of Bolivia’s Amazon rainforest have been found alive.
- [AfD sues over ‘extremist’ classification; Germany rejects US criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/afd-sues-over-extremist-classification-germany-rejects-us-criticism/): ‘We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped,’ Germany’s foreign ministry says.
- [After chat group leak scandal, Mike Waltz’s new position “a promotion”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/after-chat-group-leak-scandal-mike-waltzs-new-position-a-promotion/): “The UN ambassador is an outward looking position, whereas the national security adviser is inward looking.”
- [Israel is telling the world that “Gaza is not occupied”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israel-is-telling-the-world-that-gaza-is-not-occupied/): Law professor Neve Gordon on Gaza’s starvation under blockade, and why Israel is calling up 60,000 more reservists.
- [Germany set for new government as mainstream parties sign coalition deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/germany-set-for-new-government-as-mainstream-parties-sign-coalition-deal/): New government must revive economy as Ukraine war and Trump complicate European security and trade.
- [Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool at season-end amid Real Madrid rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/alexander-arnold-to-leave-liverpool-at-season-end-amid-real-madrid-rumours/): After a 20-year association with the famous English side, Alexander-Arnold will exit the club at the end of the season.
- [Attack on Tel Aviv airport shows Israeli air defence “failure”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/attack-on-tel-aviv-airport-shows-israeli-air-defence-failure/): “There was a belief that people living within Israel would be safe.”
- [4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/4-2-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-pakistan/): Pakistan is situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active regions globally.
- [Rwanda confirms talks with US over receiving deported migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/rwanda-confirms-talks-with-us-over-receiving-deported-migrants/): Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe says the ‘ongoing’ discussions are ‘still in the early stages’.
- [How do you keep going in Gaza when everything tells you to stop?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/how-do-you-keep-going-in-gaza-when-everything-tells-you-to-stop/): I have experienced unimaginable pain of loss and injury, but I continue. I want to live.
- [The last nomads of Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/the-last-nomads-of-nepal/): The Raute face sharp population decline as they balance tradition and modern pressures.
- [Have scientists solved the mystery of gold’s origin in the universe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/have-scientists-solved-the-mystery-of-golds-origin-in-the-universe/): A study confirms cosmic origin of gold and heavy elements, and they were created earlier than we thought.
- [Russia’s Putin Accepts PM Modi’s Invite For Annual Summit In India This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/russias-putin-accepts-pm-modis-invite-for-annual-summit-in-india-this-year/): Russia’s Putin Accepts PM Modi’s Invite For Annual Summit In India This Year
- [Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow ahead of May 9 events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/russia-reports-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-ahead-of-may-9-events/): The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil, among others.
- [Israeli soldiers blow up building in Gaza for ‘gender reveal’ party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israeli-soldiers-blow-up-building-in-gaza-for-gender-reveal-party/): ‘It’s a boy!’ Israeli soldiers have filmed themselves blowing up a building in Gaza for a ‘gender reveal’,
- [Pakistan Conducts Test Launch Of Fatah Missile Amid Brewing India-Pakistan Tensions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/pakistan-conducts-test-launch-of-fatah-missile-amid-brewing-india-pakistan-tensions-news18/): Pakistan has test-fired a Fatah series surface-to-surface missile, its second such launch amid rising tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. This comes two days after Pakistan’s military announced the successful test of the Abdali ballistic missile, a surface-to-surface weapon with a 450 km range. The missile was launched as part of Exercise INDUS, […]
- [India-Pakistan Tensions Take Toll On Pakistan's Economy: Moody's Slams Pakistan's Financing | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/india-pakistan-tensions-take-toll-on-pakistans-economy-moodys-slams-pakistans-financing-news18/): | | Ratings Agency Warns Pakistan, Moody’s: Tensions To Curb Pak Financing Moody’s, a leading ratings agency, has warned Pakistan that ongoing tensions with India will curb its financing options and exacerbate economic woes. The agency’s report highlights the risks associated with Pakistan’s economic stability, citing geopolitical tensions as a major concern. With India’s growing […]
- [Australia’s Albanese says he had ‘warm’ call with Trump after election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/australias-albanese-says-he-had-warm-call-with-trump-after-election-win/): Australian prime minister says he discussed tariffs and AUKUS security partnership in call with US president.
- [Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-orders-rebuilding-and-reopening-of-notorious-alcatraz-prison-in-us/): Now an important tourist site, the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades.
- [German police crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters in Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/german-police-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters-in-berlin/): Video shows German police clashing with pro-Palestinian protesters during Gaza solidarity rallies in Berlin
- [Will Pahalgam attack prolong detention of Kashmiri political prisoners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/will-pahalgam-attack-prolong-detention-of-kashmiri-political-prisoners/): Hopes that last year’s vote would lead to their release crushed since April 22 killings and crackdown by Indian forces.
- [Israel plans ‘conquest’ of Gaza in expanded offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israel-plans-conquest-of-gaza-in-expanded-offensive/): Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.
- [Video: Trump orders the re-opening of notorious Alcatraz prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/video-trump-orders-the-re-opening-of-notorious-alcatraz-prison/): US President Donald Trump has ordered officials to re-open and expand the infamous Alcatraz prison.
- [Sara Netanyahu caught on mic saying ‘fewer’ captives alive than claimed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/sara-netanyahu-caught-on-mic-saying-fewer-captives-alive-than-claimed/): The families of Israeli captives in Gaza are infuriated after Sara Netanyahu said there were fewer alive than claimed.
- [What Is The 'Black Hole Bomb' Theory Scientists Proved In A Lab? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/what-is-the-black-hole-bomb-theory-scientists-proved-in-a-lab-explained/): Scientists Roger Penrose and Yakov Zeldovich theorised that a black hole’s spin could amplify energy enough to trigger an explosion, like a cosmic bomb
- [Pakistan I&B Minister Takes International Media To LoC, Claims Terrorist Camps Don't Exist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/pakistan-ib-minister-takes-international-media-to-loc-claims-terrorist-camps-dont-exist/): Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, claimed that there are no terrorist camps near the LoC and those living in the area are “civilians”.
- [Pakistan Provokes India Again By Firing FATAH Surface-To-Surface Missile After Abdali-II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/pakistan-provokes-india-again-by-firing-fatah-surface-to-surface-missile-after-abdali-ii/): Pakistan earlier conducted a training launch of the Abdali Weapon System — a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 km – which India called a “dangerous escalation”.
- [Israeli Ministers Approve Plan To Seize Full Control Of Gaza, Officials Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/israeli-ministers-approve-plan-to-seize-full-control-of-gaza-officials-say/): Post Content
- [Video: Yemen’s Houthis vow to impose a ‘full aerial blockade’ on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/video-yemens-houthis-vow-to-impose-a-full-aerial-blockade-on-israel/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels vow to keep firing missiles at Ben Gurion airport to impose a ‘full aerial blockade’ on Israel.
- [How Foreign Funding From UK Is Fuelling JeM Operations In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/how-foreign-funding-from-uk-is-fuelling-jem-operations-in-pakistan-exclusive/): Several UK-based trusts are involved in funding Jaish in Pakistan, including Ummah Welfare Trust UK, Umma Peshawar Trust and Taj Naseeb Amma/Uma Welfare Trust
- [Skype shuts down on May 5: Ever wondered why it was called Skype?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/skype-shuts-down-on-may-5-ever-wondered-why-it-was-called-skype/): Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. How well do you know its history?
- [Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/storm-kills-10-in-china-as-tourist-boats-capsize/): Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.
- [Khalistanis Demand Deportation Of Hindus To India During Parade At Canada's Malton Gurdwara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/khalistanis-demand-deportation-of-hindus-to-india-during-parade-at-canadas-malton-gurdwara/): The video of the anti-Hindu parade by Khalistani elements surfaced online, raising questions on the safety of Hindus living in Canada.
- ['Are We Allowed To Make Indian Actresses Our...': Pakistani Journo's Crass Remarks Spark Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/are-we-allowed-to-make-indian-actresses-our-pakistani-journos-crass-remarks-spark-backlash/): A video of Lucman’s remark has gone viral, receiving widespread criticism from both Indian and Pakistani citizens
- [Ice Gains In East Antarctica Mark Unexpected Reversal After Decades Of Melting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/ice-gains-in-east-antarctica-mark-unexpected-reversal-after-decades-of-melting/): When the ice of the glacier melts, it increases the flow of water in the oceans. If all glaciers and ice sheets melted, the global sea level would rise by more than 195 feet.
- [Russian FM Dials Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, Offers Help Amid 'Dangerous Escalations' With India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/russian-fm-dials-pakistans-ishaq-dar-offers-help-amid-dangerous-escalations-with-india-news18/): As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar on Sunday, offering assistance in facilitating a political settlement to the standoff sparked by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.According to a statement, both sides specifically discussed the dangerously growing […]
- [Hield, Warriors win Game 7 against Rockets to advance in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/hield-warriors-win-game-7-against-rockets-to-advance-in-nba-playoffs/): Buddy Hield’s 33 points allowed Golden State to knock out Houston, while Indiana upset Cleveland in series opener.
- [How ISI’s Refugee Management Centres Double Up As Front For Terror Activities | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/how-isis-refugee-management-centres-double-up-as-front-for-terror-activities-exclusive/): RMC managers are responsible for handling training centres and reporting developments directly to ISI headquarters, while local RMCs provide support to all terrorist outfits
- [Indian-Origin Student In US Poses As Official To Scam Elderly Woman, Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/indian-origin-student-in-us-poses-as-official-to-scam-elderly-woman-held/): The student, identified as 21-year-old Kishan Kumar Singh, was arrested in North Carolina’s Guilford County, police officials said.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,166](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1166/): These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Piastri beats Norris at F1 Miami GP to extend championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/piastri-beats-norris-at-f1-miami-gp-to-extend-championship-lead/): McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won his fourth race of 2025, beating teammate Lando Norris in an action-packed Miami GP.
- [Russian FM Dials Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, Offers Help Amid 'Dangerous Escalations' With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/russian-fm-dials-pakistans-ishaq-dar-offers-help-amid-dangerous-escalations-with-india/): While speaking to Dar, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov stressed Moscow’s readiness to contribute to a political settlement of the situation triggered by the Pahalgam attack.
- ['Difficult Circumstances Pakistan Is Facing': Malaysia Backs Islamabad's Pahalgam Probe Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/difficult-circumstances-pakistan-is-facing-malaysia-backs-islamabads-pahalgam-probe-demand/): In a telephonic conversation with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Anwar said that he supports an independent and transparent investigation.
- [Trump Orders Reopening Of Alcatraz Prison To House 'Ruthless And Violent Offenders'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/05/trump-orders-reopening-of-alcatraz-prison-to-house-ruthless-and-violent-offenders/): The infamous Alcatraz prison, which housed dangerous criminals, was closed in 1963 due to crumbling infrastructure and high costs of repairing that supplied the island facility.
- [Why India Targeted Muridke Markaz, Lashkar Bastion Where 26/11 Terrorist Ajmal Kasab Was Trained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/why-india-targeted-muridke-markaz-lashkar-bastion-where-26-11-terrorist-ajmal-kasab-was-trained/): Established in 2000, Muridke Markaz is known to train terrorists and also serves as a mushrooming ground for radicalisation of students to motivate them to join terror outfits
- [Pakistan Defence Minister Declares 'Military Ready To Refrain... If India Halts Operations'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-defence-minister-declares-military-ready-to-refrain-if-india-halts-operations/): The latest remark by the Pakistani defence minister comes hours after India carried out massive anti-terror strikes inside Pakistan and PoK early Wednesday.
- [Op Sindoor | I Was Confident Our Govt Would Take Stringent Action: Vinay Narwal’s Father | Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/op-sindoor-i-was-confident-our-govt-would-take-stringent-action-vinay-narwals-father-pakistan/): ‘I was confident our government would take stringent action’Pahalgam victim Navy officer Vinay Narwal’s father, Rajesh Narwal, tells CNN-News18 On Operation Sindoor n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indian Army Briefs On Operation Sindoor | Vikram Misri Slams Pakistan | Pahalgam News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/indian-army-briefs-on-operation-sindoor-vikram-misri-slams-pakistan-pahalgam-news-news18/): On April 22, 2025, a brutal attack by Lashkar-e terrorists in Pahalgaam, India, left 26 dead, including a Nepalese national. This horrific act aimed to disrupt the tourism-driven economy of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the deadliest civilian attack since 2008. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India Strikes Nine Terrorist Bases In Pakistan And PoK In Response To Pahalgam Attack In Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/india-strikes-nine-terrorist-bases-in-pakistan-and-pok-in-response-to-pahalgam-attack-in-kashmir/): The Indian Air Force and Army conducted precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. India struck bases in Pakistan and PoK from where terrorist attacks were being planned and directed. Nine sites were targeted in the overnight precision strikes under the codename ‘Operation Sindoor’. The strikes were in response to the Pahalgam […]
- [How World Leaders Reacted To India's Operation Sindoor Against Terrorists In Pakistan, PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/how-world-leaders-reacted-to-indias-operation-sindoor-against-terrorists-in-pakistan-pok/): According to sources, senior Indian officials have spoken to their counterparts in a number of countries to brief them on the steps taken by India
- [Pakistan Has Grounded All Its Aircraft After Operation Sindoor | Is Pakistan In Panic Already?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-has-grounded-all-its-aircraft-after-operation-sindoor-is-pakistan-in-panic-already/): India’s Operation Sindoor has led to the destruction of nine terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This action has resulted in the cancellation of flights across North India due to rising tensions. The airstrike serves as a strong warning against terrorism, but the threat of retaliation has caused widespread disruptions.. As of now, Pakistan […]
- [Operation Sindoor: How World Media Covered India's Retaliation Of Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/operation-sindoor-how-world-media-covered-indias-retaliation-of-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Operation Sindoor: India struck terrorist camps deep inside Pakistan and PoK early Wednesday, avenging the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Sensex Today After Op Sindoor | Stock Market Latest Updates: Nifty, Broader Markets Turn Positive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/sensex-today-after-op-sindoor-stock-market-latest-updates-nifty-broader-markets-turn-positive/): | Operation Sindoor Impact on The Indian Stock Market: Nifty 50, Sensex open lower; Gokaldas Exports gains 6% n18oc_liven18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Hope Pakistan Got A Lesson': Pahalgam Victim's Daughter Asawari Jagdale Hails Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/hope-pakistan-got-a-lesson-pahalgam-victims-daughter-asawari-jagdale-hails-operation-sindoor/): The families of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack have come in unison to support Operation Sindoor – India’s retaliation to the April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians. Asawari Jagdale, the daughter of one of the Pahlagam victims, Santosh Jagdale, said India has taken the right action, adding she hopes Pakistan got its lesson.“I […]
- [From China To Turkey And US: Where Does World Stand On Operation Sindoor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/from-china-to-turkey-and-us-where-does-world-stand-on-operation-sindoor/): On Tuesday night, Indian missiles struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, two weeks after cross-border terrorists killed 26 people in Kashmir’s Pahalgam
- [Op Sindoor | Army And Air Force Played Key Role In The Strike | PM Modi | India Vs Pakistan Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/op-sindoor-army-and-air-force-played-key-role-in-the-strike-pm-modi-india-vs-pakistan-pahalgam/): Op Sindoor | Army and Air Force played key role in the strike n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Gives Call For Restraint Between India & Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/uae-foreign-minister-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-gives-call-for-restraint-between-india-pakistan/): Sheikh Abdullah called on both nations to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Regrettable': China Reacts To India's Operation Sindoor, Says It Opposes All Forms Of Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/regrettable-china-reacts-to-indias-operation-sindoor-says-it-opposes-all-forms-of-terrorism/): A spokesperson from China’s foreign ministry said Beijing opposes all forms of terrorism
- [Israel Backs India’s Right To Self-Defence After Operation Sindoor, Turkey Expresses Solidarity With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/israel-backs-indias-right-to-self-defence-after-operation-sindoor-turkey-expresses-solidarity-with-pakistan/): Israel’s support came just a few hours after India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps in PoK.
- [Israel Supports India's Right For Self Defence | India Strikes 9 Terror Camps In Pak | Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/israel-supports-indias-right-for-self-defence-india-strikes-9-terror-camps-in-pak-op-sindoor/): | | supports India’s right for self DefenceThe strike by India came exactly two weeks after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 innocent people were killed. Sources said the terror headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke were destroyed successfully, making this operation much more impactful than earlier surgical strikes by […]
- [Meet the Jewish students speaking to US lawmakers about Columbia’s protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/meet-the-jewish-students-speaking-to-us-lawmakers-about-columbias-protests/): Jewish students who support Palestinian rights tell Al Jazeera that accusations of anti-Semitism are being weaponised.
- [Pakistan Floods Social Media With Lies After Op Sindoor, India Responds With Facts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-floods-social-media-with-lies-after-op-sindoor-india-responds-with-facts/): The reports of Pakistani Army destroying two army posts were fact-checked by PIB and it was found that the news doing rounds on social media is “fake”.
- [Pakistan Minister Denies Terror Camps After India's Op Sindoor, Anchor Shuts Him Down On Live TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-minister-denies-terror-camps-after-indias-op-sindoor-anchor-shuts-him-down-on-live-tv/): India avenged Pahalgam terror attack with strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK early Wednesday. Pakistan minister was fact-checked by anchor as he denied having terror camps
- ['The World Must Show Zero Tolerance For Terrorism': Jaishankar On Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/the-world-must-show-zero-tolerance-for-terrorism-jaishankar-on-operation-sindoor/): Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
- [Closely Monitoring India-Pakistan Situation, Hope This Ends Quickly: US Secretary of State Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/closely-monitoring-india-pakistan-situation-hope-this-ends-quickly-us-secretary-of-state-rubio/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely and hopes this “ends quickly”.
- [US Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-supreme-court-allows-ban-on-transgender-troops-to-take-effect/): The court’s decision split its nine-member bench along ideological lines, with its three left-leaning judges opposing.
- [Pakistan Bleeding For Army Chief Asim Munir’s Ego, Says Source Close to Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-bleeding-for-army-chief-asim-munirs-ego-says-source-close-to-imran-khan/): Pakistan has been grappling with internal crises and India’s retaliatory strike is likely to deepen the political limbo Pakistan has found itself in over the recent years.
- [Inter defeat Barcelona by equalling Champions League semifinal record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/inter-defeat-barcelona-by-equalling-champions-league-semifinal-record/): Inter Milan take their Champions League semifinal in record-equalling 7-6 aggregate score against Barcelona at San Siro.
- [Donald Trump Reacts To Indian Strikes On Terror Camps In PoK: 'Hope It Ends Very Quickly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/donald-trump-reacts-to-indian-strikes-on-terror-camps-in-pok-hope-it-ends-very-quickly/): New Delhi described the late-night strikes, dubbed Operation Sindoor, as “measured and non-escalatory,” stressing that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted.
- [Pakistan Confirms India's Strikes On Terror Camps In PoK, Vows Retaliatory Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-confirms-indias-strikes-on-terror-camps-in-pok-vows-retaliatory-action/): In a strongly worded post on X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised a “robust response.”
- [How will Trump plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/how-will-trump-plan-for-tariffs-on-movies-affect-the-global-film-industry/): President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
- [Indian military strikes Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/indian-military-strikes-pakistan-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Video captured the moment of an Indian military strike in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- [India launches attacks on several sites in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-launches-attacks-on-several-sites-in-pakistan/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with Canada’s PM Mark Carney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-meeting-with-canadas-pm-mark-carney/): Despite conflicts over tariffs and Canadian sovereignty, Trump and Carney exchanged praise in warm Oval Office meeting.
- [Israel says Sanaa airport ‘fully disabled’ in strikes on Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israel-says-sanaa-airport-fully-disabled-in-strikes-on-yemens-capital/): Israel’s military unleashed another wave of attacks on Yemen, claiming to have “fully disabled” Sanaa’s airport.
- [Conclave explained: How is the next pope chosen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/conclave-explained-how-is-the-next-pope-chosen/): The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor begins Wednesday in Vatican City.
- ["US Won't Bomb Yemen" Trump's Truce With Houthis As Israel Cripples Sanaa Airport In New Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/us-wont-bomb-yemen-trumps-truce-with-houthis-as-israel-cripples-sanaa-airport-in-new-strikes/): Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen’s capital on May 6, the latest retaliation for a Houthi missile strike targeting Israel’s main airportPlumes of thick, black smoke were seen billowing from the airport area after a series of strikes shook SanaaIsraeli media reported that the fighter jets had launched 30 munitions at the airport in […]
- [Palestine and the decline of the US empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/palestine-and-the-decline-of-the-us-empire/): The US fears a free Palestine because it sees it as the beginning of its own end.
- [Trump says bombing of Yemen to stop as Oman confirms US-Houthi ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/trump-says-bombing-of-yemen-to-stop-as-oman-confirms-us-houthi-ceasefire/): Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will target the other.
- [Canada’s Carney rejects Trump’s ‘51st state’ talk in Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/canadas-carney-rejects-trumps-51st-state-talk-in-oval-office/): Prime Minister Mark Carney, in an Oval Office meeting, rebuffs US President Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state.
- [Tale Of 2 Pak Army Chiefs: Munir Undermines Diplomatic Solutions, Bajwa Used Backchannel Diplomacy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/tale-of-2-pak-army-chiefs-munir-undermines-diplomatic-solutions-bajwa-used-backchannel-diplomacy-exclusive/): Gen Asim Munir’s crisis management is “panic theory”, while his predecessor Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa maintained open lines of communication even during tensions with India
- [‘Houthis Have Capitulated, They Won’t Fight Anymore’: Donald Trump Halts Yemen Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/houthis-have-capitulated-they-wont-fight-anymore-donald-trump-halts-yemen-airstrikes/): Donald Trump said he will honour the Houthis promise to not fight, even though Houthis did not release any official statement.
- [If India Wants Peace, It Must Come With Open Hands, Not Clenched Fists: Bilawal Bhutto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/if-india-wants-peace-it-must-come-with-open-hands-not-clenched-fists-bilawal-bhutto/): Last week, Bilawal warned of bloodshed over the issue of water after India announced a raft of punitive measures against Pakistan
- ['Would've Never Done That For Anybody Else But Me': Trump Says India To Drop Tariffs To 'Nothing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/wouldve-never-done-that-for-anybody-else-but-me-trump-says-india-to-drop-tariffs-to-nothing/): US President Donald Trump did not, however, share details on the goods and sectors affected
- [Canada trade shifts away from US amid trade tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/canada-trade-shifts-away-from-us-amid-trade-tensions/): New data show both imports and exports with US fall as Canada expands trading relationships with other countries.
- [Pakistan blames India after seven soldiers killed in Balochistan blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-blames-india-after-seven-soldiers-killed-in-balochistan-blast/): Pakistan says Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) armed group targeted vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
- [Pakistan Hikes Defence Budget, ISI Briefs PM Sharif On "Indian Threat" | Pahalgam Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-hikes-defence-budget-isi-briefs-pm-sharif-on-indian-threat-pahalgam-terror-attack/): Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan, located 15-kilometers west of Tajikistan’s capital is viewed as a geopolitical pressure point, especially for PakistanIndia revitalised the airbase with $70 million, extending the runway to 3,200 meters, capable of hosting large aircrafts and multirole combat jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKIWhile Tajik authorities maintain that no foreign military operates from […]
- [Keir Starmer Shares Video Of Phone Call With PM Modi Before Finalizing Trade Pact: ‘Historic Achievement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/keir-starmer-shares-video-of-phone-call-with-pm-modi-before-finalizing-trade-pact-historic-achievement/): The office of UK PM released a video that showed both Prime Ministers – Starmer and Narendra Modi – complimenting each other’s leadership over taking the FTA over the finish line.
- [Israel's Military Says It Has Fully Disabled Yemen's Main Airport With Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israels-military-says-it-has-fully-disabled-yemens-main-airport-with-airstrikes/): Tuesday’s strike came shortly after the military issued a warning on social media for people to evacuate the area of Yemen’s international airport.
- [Israel Bombs Hezbollah Weapons Facility, Turkey Intercepts 1300 'Rigged' Pagers Headed To Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israel-bombs-hezbollah-weapons-facility-turkey-intercepts-1300-rigged-pagers-headed-to-lebanon/): Turkish intelligence intercepted a large batch of explosive-rigged pagers days after mass explosion of such devices in Lebanon last September, Sabah newspaper reportedDays after the blasts in Lebanon, Turkish intelligence detected a cargo of 1,300 pagers and recharging units at the Istanbul Airport customs, report said These were the same pager models produced by the […]
- [India-UK FTA: What Is The Double Contribution Convention Agreement? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-uk-fta-what-is-the-double-contribution-convention-agreement-explained/): The double contribution convention pact will ensure that professionals in either country are not forced to pay national insurance or social security contributions in both
- [Donald Trump Blasts Canada On Truth Social, Then Welcomes PM Mark Carney At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/donald-trump-blasts-canada-on-truth-social-then-welcomes-pm-mark-carney-at-white-house/): Donald Trump accuses Canada of “effectively freeloading off the United States” minutes before greeting recently reelected Carney at the White House.
- [Germany’s Merz elected chancellor in second round of voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/germanys-merz-elected-chancellor-in-second-round-of-voting/): Friedrich Merz receives 325 votes in the second round of voting, hours after a shock defeat in the first ballot.
- [PSG vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/psg-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league-start-time-team-news-lineups/): A UEFA Champions League final spot is up for grabs as France’s PSG host Arsenal in second leg of the semifinal in Paris.
- [‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/no-safety-guarantee-could-ukrainian-drones-target-putins-victory-day/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
- [Israel hits Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport in tit-for-tat attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israel-hits-yemens-houthi-controlled-sanaa-airport-in-tit-for-tat-attack/): Israeli army claims ‘fully disabling’ the civilian facility, saying it also hit a concrete factory and power stations.
- [Merz elected German Chancellor by parliament after initial defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/merz-elected-german-chancellor-by-parliament-after-initial-defeat/): Friedrich Merz has been elected chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting after an initial defeat.
- [India, UK agree ‘historic’ trade deal including tariff cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-uk-agree-historic-trade-deal-including-tariff-cuts/): Both sides celebrate the landmark agreement, which was several years in the making.
- [Russian Airline Aeroflot Makes Emergency Landing At Delhi Airport After Fumes Detected In Cabin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/russian-airline-aeroflot-makes-emergency-landing-at-delhi-airport-after-fumes-detected-in-cabin/): According to airport sources, a full emergency was declared at the national capital’s airport at around 3:50 pm
- [Ukraine Drones Target Moscow Ahead Of Victory Day, Trump Asks Erdogan To Help End "Ridiculous War"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/ukraine-drones-target-moscow-ahead-of-victory-day-trump-asks-erdogan-to-help-end-ridiculous-war/): Russian airports restricted traffic after Ukraine launched more than 100 drones overnight, including in Moscow, officials said on May 6. Russian air defences shot down 19 drones around Moscow and debris fell on a major avenue in the city’s south, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. This marks the second night in a row that Ukrainian drones […]
- [Friedrich Merz Triumphs In Second-Round Vote To Become Germany’s New Chancellor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/friedrich-merz-triumphs-in-second-round-vote-to-become-germanys-new-chancellor/): He takes over at the helm of a coalition between his CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) of the outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz.
- [How much of what’s inside a US home is actually “Made in America”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/how-much-of-whats-inside-a-us-home-is-actually-made-in-america/): The average US home is packed with products from around the world. Trump’s tariffs would hit nearly all of them.
- [Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/seeking-funds-to-rebuild-lebanon-government-works-to-regain-donor-trust/): Rebuilding is essential after Israel’s war on Lebanon destroyed swaths of the country, but will donors pay?
- [What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/what-are-the-piprahwa-gems-and-why-is-india-trying-to-stop-their-auction/): New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby’s.
- [India Fast-tracks J&K Dam Work: Why Pakal Dul Will Put Pakistan In Troubled Waters | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/india-fast-tracks-jk-dam-work-why-pakal-dul-will-put-pakistan-in-troubled-waters-exclusive/): Pakistan has been objecting to the Pakal Dul project, calling it a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty as the dam will come up on one of the tributaries of the Chenab in Kishtwar
- [OIC Rakes Up Kashmir, But Qatar's Amir Backs PM Modi In Pahalgam Call: 'Clear Message Of Support'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/oic-rakes-up-kashmir-but-qatars-amir-backs-pm-modi-in-pahalgam-call-clear-message-of-support/): Qatar, which is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, initially took a balanced view but its support comes as some Muslim countries are rallying behind Pakistan
- [PM Modi, UK's Starmer Announce Landmark Free Trade Pact With Focus On Investment, Job Creation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pm-modi-uks-starmer-announce-landmark-free-trade-pact-with-focus-on-investment-job-creation/): Bilateral trade between India and the UK increased to $21.34 billion in 2023-24 from $20.36 billion in 2022-23. The average duty on goods imported from India into the UK is 4.2%
- [OIC Urges Restraint, Echoes Pakistan’s Kashmir Propaganda In ‘De-Escalation’ Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/oic-urges-restraint-echoes-pakistans-kashmir-propaganda-in-de-escalation-plea/): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday urged Pakistan and India to exercise restraint but parroted Pakistani propaganda on Kashmir.
- [Activists rally near Met Gala over Gaza siege and famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/activists-rally-near-met-gala-over-gaza-siege-and-famine/): Pro-Palestinian activists gathered near the Met Gala in New York,
- [Video: Palestinian boy who sang about war is killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/video-palestinian-boy-who-sang-about-war-is-killed-in-gaza/): A Palestinian boy known for singing about war in Gaza has been killed in an Israeli military attack.
- [Video of Diddy “assault [on accuser] can’t be underestimated”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/video-of-diddy-assault-on-accuser-cant-be-underestimated/): “One thing that’s really going to matter is how Cassie Ventura, [Diddy] victim one, presents on the stand.”
- [Activist reportedly held by Uganda’s military chief shows signs of torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/activist-reportedly-held-by-ugandas-military-chief-shows-signs-of-torture/): Justice minister says Eddie Mutwe shows signs of abuse at court appearance, and his lawyer says he was tortured daily.
- [What we know about Israel’s new plan for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/what-we-know-about-israels-new-plan-for-gaza/): Israeli PM says Palestinians in Gaza will be moved to the south during a ‘new phase’ of intense military operation.
- [After Missiles, Pakistan Unveils Long-Range Radar, Minister Warns "India May Strike At Any Point"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/after-missiles-pakistan-unveils-long-range-radar-minister-warns-india-may-strike-at-any-point/): The UN Security Council on May 5 held a closed-door consultation to discuss rising tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting was held at the request of Pakistan which claimed it wanted to brief member-states about “India’s aggressive behaviour.” Envoys reportedly questioned Pakistan over the involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba in the […]
- [UK Plans Visa Crackdown On Pakistan, Nigeria, Others | Check Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/uk-plans-visa-crackdown-on-pakistan-nigeria-others-check-full-list/): The UK saw a record-breaking 108,000+ asylum claims last year, the highest since records began in 1979, according to the latest Home Office figures.
- [Pakistan To Increase Defence Spending By 18% As Tensions With India Soar: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-to-increase-defence-spending-by-18-as-tensions-with-india-soar-report/): This comes as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visited the headquarters of the ISI, where he was briefed on preparations amid rising tensions with India after the Pahalgam terror attack
- [5 Pakistan Army Soldiers Killed In IED Blast In Restive Balochistan Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/5-pakistan-army-soldiers-killed-in-ied-blast-in-restive-balochistan-province/): 5 Pakistan Army Soldiers Killed In IED Blast In Restive Balochistan Province
- [Canada’s myth of unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/canadas-myth-of-unity/): Almost one in five Conservatives support Trump’s annexation bid. These numbers must be taken seriously.
- [20 Jets, 50 Munitions, 1000 Miles: Inside US-Israel's "Port City" Operation Against Houthis In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/20-jets-50-munitions-1000-miles-inside-us-israels-port-city-operation-against-houthis-in-yemen/): The Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes in the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah in Yemen on the evening of May 5. The strikes were in response to the Iran-backed group’s May 4 ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.Reports say that some 20 Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets flew over 1,000 miles […]
- [Multiple attacks across Port Sudan as ‘safe city’ targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/multiple-attacks-across-port-sudan-as-safe-city-targeted/): Multiple explosions have been heard and a huge fire seen in Port Sudan,
- [Israel has turned 70% of Gaza into no-go zones, in maps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/israel-has-turned-70-of-gaza-into-no-go-zones-in-maps/): Since Israel broke the ceasefire, it has declared most of Gaza as no-go or displacement zones.
- [What Iraq’s legal changes mean for women and girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/what-iraqs-legal-changes-mean-for-women-and-girls/): “We are really suffering from a lack of legal framework that adequately protects the rights of women and children.”
- [Smartwatches offer hope against rising heat in poor communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/smartwatches-offer-hope-against-rising-heat-in-poor-communities/): Residents in Ahmedabad, India have been given smartwatches as researchers try to find solutions to rising heat.
- [How much will Donald Trump’s tariffs cost US families?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/how-much-will-donald-trumps-tariffs-cost-us-families/): US households will have to pay an estimated $4,000 more per year due to tariffs imposed by the US president.
- [Pakistan Report Exposes Military Fund Diversion To Build Proxy Assets | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/pakistan-report-exposes-military-fund-diversion-to-build-proxy-assets-exclusive/): The resource misallocation has left militant groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan & Baloch insurgents free to exploit vulnerabilities, further complicating the security landscape
- [Hunter Killed By Mother Bear On Arctic Trip As Friends Watch In Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/hunter-killed-by-mother-bear-on-arctic-trip-as-friends-watch-in-horror/): Darryl Conack was fatally mauled by a bear during a hunting trip in Nunavut, Canada. Despite efforts to save him, Conack died. The incident has renewed Arctic wildlife safety talks
- [UK’s victory day parade draws thousands to mark 80 years since WWII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/uks-victory-day-parade-draws-thousands-to-mark-80-years-since-wwii/): The day featured a procession by British armed forces, accompanied by troops from Ukraine and UK’s NATO allies.
- [Tourists react to Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/tourists-react-to-trumps-plan-to-reopen-alcatraz-prison/): Tourists at the former Alcatraz jail in the US city of San Francisco have been giving their reactions to Trump’s plan.
- [‘Either We Survive Or…’: Pakistan Minister’s Bizarre ‘End Of World’ Threat Amid India Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/either-we-survive-or-pakistan-ministers-bizarre-end-of-world-threat-amid-india-tensions/): Asif said that if Pakistan’s existence came under threat due to India’s action, nobody would survive in the world. His remarks came amid high tensions between India and Pakistan.
- [India’s Water Strategy: New Blow to Pakistan? Tensions Rise Over Indus Waters This Summer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/indias-water-strategy-new-blow-to-pakistan-tensions-rise-over-indus-waters-this-summer/): | More trouble for as India plans to release waters strategically during summer months Tensions between India and Pakistan may surge again—this time over water.Reports suggest that India is planning to strategically release river waters during the crucial summer months, raising alarm in Pakistan. The move could significantly impact water flow in rivers shared by […]
- [Indus Water treaty Abeyance: 4 Out Of 5 Hydro Power Plants In Jammu and Kashmir Restarted | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/indus-water-treaty-abeyance-4-out-of-5-hydro-power-plants-in-jammu-and-kashmir-restarted-news18/): Government sources indicate that four out of the five large hydro power plants in Jammu and Kashmir have been restarted. This follows a recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty by the Indian government, potentially leading to increased efforts to utilize India’s existing hydropower infrastructure. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Video: Germany’s Merz fails to be elected chancellor in parliament vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/video-germanys-merz-fails-to-be-elected-chancellor-in-parliament-vote/): Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament.
- [No sense in Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel’s ‘hunger war’: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/no-sense-in-gaza-ceasefire-talks-amid-israels-hunger-war-hamas/): Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel’s blockade.
- [Biden administration’s Gaza stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/biden-administrations-gaza-stance/): We compare and contrast the Biden administration’s public stance on the Gaza war with statements from officials on the g
- [Brunson, Anunoby, Knicks stun Celtics in Game 1, steal playoffs home court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/brunson-anunoby-knicks-stun-celtics-in-game-1-steal-playoffs-home-court/): New York Knicks upset the reigning champions Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.
- [Gordon, Jokic lead Nuggets past Thunder in Game 1 of NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/gordon-jokic-lead-nuggets-past-thunder-in-game-1-of-nba-playoffs/): Aaron Gordon’s late 3-pointer handed Denver Nuggets a huge Game 1 road win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
- [‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/we-are-suffering-displaced-families-bear-burden-of-south-sudan-conflict/): More than 130,000 people have been displaced since fighting between gov’t and opposition forces escalated in February.
- [Ex-leader Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh at ‘crucial time for democracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/ex-leader-khaleda-zia-returns-to-bangladesh-at-crucial-time-for-democracy/): Zia’s presence raises pressure on the interim government to set election date nine months after her archrival’s ouster.
- [‘Church has changed’: Will the next pope allow women to become priests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/church-has-changed-will-the-next-pope-allow-women-to-become-priests/): Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?
- [Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/sole-survivor-of-deadly-mushroom-lunch-testifies-at-australian-murder-trial/): Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushroom-laced beef wellingtons.
- [Merz fails to be elected Germany’s chancellor in first parliament vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/merz-fails-to-be-elected-germanys-chancellor-in-first-parliament-vote/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films: Who could be hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-foreign-films-who-could-be-hit/): Popular US films from Wicked to Nosferatu were filmed in other countries including Australia and the UK.
- ['Send Women To US To Counter India, Charm Is...': Pak Journo’s Bizarre Suggestion Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/send-women-to-us-to-counter-india-charm-is-pak-journos-bizarre-suggestion-sparks-outrage/): Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi suggested sending women to the US to counter Indian diplomacy, sparking outrage online. Netizens criticized his “sexist” remark
- [Cuban Woman Deported From US Forced To Leave Infant Daughter Behind: 'That Hurts Me...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/06/cuban-woman-deported-from-us-forced-to-leave-infant-daughter-behind-that-hurts-me/): Heidy Sánchez was deported from Florida to her native Cuba in late April in what her agents describe as a “shady” process. She came to the US from Mexico in 2019.
- [Putin's Order For Three-Day Ceasefire In Ukraine Comes Into Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/putins-order-for-three-day-ceasefire-in-ukraine-comes-into-effect/): Putin unilaterally ordered the move to coincide with Moscow’s Victory Day parade on Friday. Ukraine dismissed the move as theatrics and asked for a 30-day ceasefire.
- [Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-vows-retaliation-after-india-launches-air-strikes/): Pakistan’s military says at least 31 civilians killed and 46 others wounded in India’s attacks.
- [Trump administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/trump-administration-taps-wellness-influencer-for-surgeon-general/): Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.
- [PSG defeat Arsenal to set up Champions League final with Inter Milan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/psg-defeat-arsenal-to-set-up-champions-league-final-with-inter-milan/): Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 at home to take their Champions League semifinal 3-1 on aggregate.
- [Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope in first ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/black-smoke-emerges-as-cardinals-fail-to-elect-new-pope-in-first-ballot/): Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.
- [US central bank: Trump tariffs causing ‘great deal of uncertainty’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-central-bank-trump-tariffs-causing-great-deal-of-uncertainty/): US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating “a great deal of uncertainty.”
- [No new pope after papal conclave’s first round of voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/no-new-pope-after-papal-conclaves-first-round-of-voting/): Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope.
- [What does the truce between the Houthis and the US mean for Yemenis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/what-does-the-truce-between-the-houthis-and-the-us-mean-for-yemenis/): President Donald Trump says US attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen will stop.
- [US court says student activist Rumeysa Ozturk must be sent to Vermont](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-court-says-student-activist-rumeysa-ozturk-must-be-sent-to-vermont/): The Trump administration was also ordered in the case of Mahmoud Khalil to justify its use of a Cold War-era law.
- [Indian, Pakistani NSAs Spoke Amid Soaring Tensions: Turkish Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/indian-pakistani-nsas-spoke-amid-soaring-tensions-turkish-media/): Pakistan’s deputy PM Ishaq Dar confirmed the communication between the two NSAs as tensions escalated when India launched cross-border strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
- [Pakistan Army Moving To Battle-Ready Positions In Lahore After India's Operation Sindoor: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-army-moving-to-battle-ready-positions-in-lahore-after-indias-operation-sindoor-sources/): India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/syrias-al-sharaa-confirms-indirect-talks-with-israel-amid-soaring-tensions/): Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel ‘through mediators’.
- [Trump Offers Mediation As Pakistan Vows "Befitting Response" To Op Sindoor, India Warns Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/trump-offers-mediation-as-pakistan-vows-befitting-response-to-op-sindoor-india-warns-retaliation/): Prime Minister Modi chaired a high-level meeting with his key cabinet ministers after Indian airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir “It’s a proud moment for all of us,” Modi said, as per reports quoting officials present in the meetingMeanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting with the National Security Committee in Islamabad.Sharif said […]
- [New Pope Not Yet Elected As Thick Black Smoke Pours Out At Sistine Chapel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/new-pope-not-yet-elected-as-thick-black-smoke-pours-out-at-sistine-chapel-watch/): The smoke billowed out at 9 pm Wednesday, some four hours after 133 cardinals solemnly entered the Sistine Chapel, meaning that the conclave did not elect a new pope.
- [‘Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/ant-gang-smugglers-sentenced-in-kenya-wildlife-trafficking-case/): Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.
- [Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/chancellor-friedrich-merz-calls-for-renewed-franco-german-cooperation/): Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic ‘challenges’.
- [Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/ford-to-raise-prices-on-three-cars-produced-in-mexico-report/): The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on auto imports.
- [US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-federal-reserve-holds-rates-steady-warns-of-higher-unemployment/): The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.
- [Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/macron-welcomes-syrias-al-sharaa-in-paris/): French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.
- [Russia Jams Internet As China's Xi Lands In Moscow For Victory Parade Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/russia-jams-internet-as-chinas-xi-lands-in-moscow-for-victory-parade-amid-ukraine-drone-attacks/): Russia is taking “all necessary measures” to safeguard its flagship Victory Day parade amid a wave of Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow Peskov also told reporters that Russia was jamming internet due to Russia’s “dangerous neighbourhood,” in a reference to Ukraine n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Warns India For Hitting Terrorist Targets, Claims '26 Civilians' Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-warns-india-for-hitting-terrorist-targets-claims-26-civilians-killed/): During an address to the nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country will exact revenge for every drop of Pakistani blood
- [‘I Want To See Them Stop’: Donald Trump Urges India, Pakistan 'To Work It Out' As Tensions Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/i-want-to-see-them-stop-donald-trump-urges-india-pakistan-to-work-it-out-as-tensions-soar/): Trump’s remarks came after India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
- [‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/its-not-europe-bad-america-good-jd-vance-returns-to-munich-meeting/): In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.
- [‘I wish I could say that the worst is over’: Former Pakistani FM Bhutto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/i-wish-i-could-say-that-the-worst-is-over-former-pakistani-fm-bhutto/): “I wish I could say that the worst is over,” former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Al Jazeera.
- [Two-thirds of global warming caused by world’s richest 10%, study finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/two-thirds-of-global-warming-caused-by-worlds-richest-10-study-finds/): Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.
- [Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/sistine-chapel-doors-closed-as-vatican-conclave-begins/): The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.
- ['Exercise Restraint': Russia Urges Peaceful Dialogue Between India & Pakistan After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/exercise-restraint-russia-urges-peaceful-dialogue-between-india-pakistan-after-operation-sindoor/): India had launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK in a strong response to the terror attack in Pahalgam
- [Why was a Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/why-was-a-gaza-freedom-flotilla-ship-attacked/): Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack.
- [25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/25-years-of-putin-what-can-we-expect-next/): How has Russia’s leader maintained his longevity – and how has it shaped the world?
- [Women Officers Lead India’s Briefing On ‘Operation Sindoor’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/women-officers-lead-indias-briefing-on-operation-sindoor/): Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh briefed on Operation Sindoor, India’s strike on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK. The operation avenged the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Singh emphasized India’s restraint but warned of readiness for escalation. PM Modi named the mission to honor widows of the slain civilians. n18oc_crux
- [Mosque complex in Pakistani Punjab heavily damaged by Indian missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/mosque-complex-in-pakistani-punjab-heavily-damaged-by-indian-missiles/): Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain is in Muridke, Pakistan – one of the sites struck by an Indian missile barrage.
- [Information war: Are India or Pakistan telling the truth about attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/information-war-are-india-or-pakistan-telling-the-truth-about-attacks/): The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours compete to shape the narrative after India strikes inside Pakistan.
- [Germany to reject undocumented migrants at border: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/germany-to-reject-undocumented-migrants-at-border-report/): Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to send up to 3,000 additional officers to Germany’s borders, Bild reports.
- [Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/rohit-sharma-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket/): The India captain’s announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country’s best Test match batsmen.
- [Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughter’s tribute from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/between-borders-and-bombs-i-lost-my-mum-a-daughters-tribute-from-gaza/): As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.
- [Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/malis-military-government-suspends-political-parties-activities/): Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities ‘until further notice’, citing ‘reasons of public order’.
- [Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/libyan-authorities-reject-report-they-will-take-in-us-deportees/): The Trump administration has sought agreements allowing it to send immigrants to third countries for detention.
- [Palestinians turn plastic into diesel amid fuel shortage in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/palestinians-turn-plastic-into-diesel-amid-fuel-shortage-in-gaza/): Amid Gaza’s worsening fuel crisis under the Israeli blockade, Palestinians are converting plastic into diesel.
- [Pakistan To Strike India? Army Fumes At India’s ‘Unprovoked’ Operation Sindoor, Vows To…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-to-strike-india-army-fumes-at-indias-unprovoked-operation-sindoor-vows-to/): On May 7, India launched strikes on alleged terror targets in Pakistan after a Kashmir attack. Pakistan called the action “unprovoked aggression,” claiming 26 civilian deaths, while India denied harming non-combatants. Pakistan’s military vowed retaliation “at a time and place of its choosing,” accusing India of violating its territorial integrity with air raids and standoff […]
- [9 Targets and Pakistan’s Heartland, Why Op Sindoor Is Unlike India's Previous "Surgical Strikes"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/9-targets-and-pakistans-heartland-why-op-sindoor-is-unlike-indias-previous-surgical-strikes/): Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift in India’s military doctrine, according to experts India’s previous cross-border strikes in 2016 and 2019 were relatively limited in scope Following a deadly attack on CRPF* in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, India struck a JEM* terror camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan n18oc_crux
- [What we know about new India-Pakistan military confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/what-we-know-about-new-india-pakistan-military-confrontation/): Indian and Pakistani forces have been attacking across the contested frontier in disputed Kashmir. Here’s what we know.
- [From Denial To Honour? Pak Forces Seen At Funerals Of Terrorists Killed In Op Sindoor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/from-denial-to-honour-pak-forces-seen-at-funerals-of-terrorists-killed-in-op-sindoor-exclusive/): A large number of Pakistan Army and Police personnel attended the funerals of slain jihadis killed during India’s cross-border strike — Operation Sindoor
- [Losses from Trump’s film tariffs will “be on the US side”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/losses-from-trumps-film-tariffs-will-be-on-the-us-side/): “Nobody wants to see Hollywood suffer … but it is about working together, not working against each other.”
- [Video: Deadly Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/video-deadly-russian-missile-and-drone-attack-in-kyiv/): At least two people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
- [How Israel’s ‘plan’ for Gaza could turbocharge ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/how-israels-plan-for-gaza-could-turbocharge-ethnic-cleansing/): Israel has launched a new plan for Gaza which could induce ethnic cleansing and advance a genocide, say experts.
- [Eastern Europe bets on Trump – but at what cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/eastern-europe-bets-on-trump-but-at-what-cost/): Eastern Europe’s love affair with Trump runs deep – but economic fallout may soon cool the romance.
- [US Loses Second $60M F-18 Super Hornet Jet as Houthis "Attack USS Truman" After Trump Declares Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-loses-second-60m-f-18-super-hornet-jet-as-houthis-attack-uss-truman-after-trump-declares-truce/): A US F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet was lost in the Red Sea on May 6, in second such incident in about a week. The jet was lost after tipping off the flight deck of the Harry S Truman aircraft carrier. Reuters reported citing unnamed US officials.The officials said the fighter jet failed to come […]
- [Pakistan Army Personnel Attended The Funeral Of A Terrorist: Top Government Source | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-army-personnel-attended-the-funeral-of-a-terrorist-top-government-source-news18/): | Pakistan Army’s loyalty to Lashkar and Jaish, Pak army personnel attended the funeral of a terrorist: Top Government source n18oc_world
- [Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son called up by Portugal Under-15s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/footballer-cristiano-ronaldos-eldest-son-called-up-by-portugal-under-15s/): First-born son of the football legend follows in his father’s footsteps by making a Portuguese junior national team.
- [India-Pakistan: Can other countries pull them from the brink of conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/india-pakistan-can-other-countries-pull-them-from-the-brink-of-conflict/): Other nations call for restraint while offering mediation to ease tensions.
- [Operation Sindoor: What’s the significance of India’s Pakistan targets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/operation-sindoor-whats-the-significance-of-indias-pakistan-targets/): India struck multiple targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.
- [Can Trump reset Iran ties, despite Israel’s best efforts to thwart it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/can-trump-reset-iran-ties-despite-israels-best-efforts-to-thwart-it/): Donald Trump pushed out national security advisor because he was reportedly coordinating Iran bombing plans with Israel.
- [Decoding Modi’s Law Of Distraction: How India Caught Pakistan Unawares Ahead Of Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/decoding-modis-law-of-distraction-how-india-caught-pakistan-unawares-ahead-of-operation-sindoor/): As Operation Sindoor was loading, PM Narendra Modi kept attending events, inaugurating projects and even announced the UK trade agreement and security drill to distract Pakistan
- [‘Deliberate Act Of War’: Bilawal Bhutto Says Pakistan Reserves Right To Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/deliberate-act-of-war-bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-reserves-right-to-respond/): Bilawal Bhutto since the Pahalgam attack has made inflammatory remarks against India and failed to hold Pakistan’s Army accountable for sheltering and training terrorists.
- [Trump Calls India-pakistan Tensions “a Shame,” Urges Quick End to Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/trump-calls-india-pakistan-tensions-a-shame-urges-quick-end-to-conflict/): US President Donald Trump called India’s May 7 strikes in Pakistan “a shame,” expressing hope for a swift end to the long-standing conflict. India struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, citing retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan’s military reported 26 deaths from the Indian missile strikes. n18oc_crux
- ["Bharat Mata Ki Jai" | Defence Min. Rajnath Singh Hails Indian Defense Force For Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/bharat-mata-ki-jai-defence-min-rajnath-singh-hails-indian-defense-force-for-operation-sindoor/): | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leads the crowd in chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” after Operation Sindoor at the inauguration of BRO He highlights the pride brought by India’s armed forces under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership n18oc_shortsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [“Everything Crushed…” Pakistanis Recount Horror of Indian Drone Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/everything-crushed-pakistanis-recount-horror-of-indian-drone-strikes/): On May 7, Pakistanis described panic as Indian drone strikes hit Muridke and Muzaffarabad. A mosque was destroyed, killing a guard. Locals recounted drones flying low and rockets hitting at midnight. India said it targeted nine terror sites; Pakistan claimed civilian areas were hit, with 26 killed and 46 injured. n18oc_crux
- [Israeli strikes hit Gaza school shelter twice within hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/israeli-strikes-hit-gaza-school-shelter-twice-within-hours/): An UNRWA school in Gaza sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians in al-Bureij camp was bombed twice.
- [UK arms exports to Israel press ahead despite licence suspension: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/uk-arms-exports-to-israel-press-ahead-despite-licence-suspension-study/): British activist groups found that since September the government had sent ‘8,630 separate munitions’ to Israel.
- [Injured people treated after shelling in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/injured-people-treated-after-shelling-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): Injured civilians in towns in Indian-administered Kashmir were treated in hospital on Wednesday.
- [Cardinals attend mass before conclave to choose new pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/cardinals-attend-mass-before-conclave-to-choose-new-pope/): Cardinals gathered in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City for a mass, just hours before the conclave to elect a new pope
- [Pope Francis and the clash of the conclaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pope-francis-and-the-clash-of-the-conclaves/): As cardinals gather to elect the next pope, they would do well to avoid some of the many failings of previous conclaves.
- [Trump Knew India Was Going to Strike Pakistan? China, Japan "Concerned," Russia, UN Urge "Restraint"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/trump-knew-india-was-going-to-strike-pakistan-china-japan-concerned-russia-un-urge-restraint/): US President Donald Trump said on May 7 that he hoped clashes between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan end “very quickly.” Trump’s remarks came after Indian forces launched strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan in response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.New Delhi has blamed militants that it has said were from Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, […]
- [IPL 2025: PBKS Vs MI Match Shifted From Dharamsala To Mumbai After Operation Sindoor | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/ipl-2025-pbks-vs-mi-match-shifted-from-dharamsala-to-mumbai-after-operation-sindoor-news18/): | IPL 2025: PBKS Vs MI Match Shifted From Dharamsala To Mumbai After Operation Sindoor n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Harvard talks free speech but silences Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/harvard-talks-free-speech-but-silences-palestine/): It stands up to the Trump administration’s sweeping demands, but bows to those of its own billionaire donors.
- [Pakistan decries ‘act of war’, vows retaliation as India launches strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-decries-act-of-war-vows-retaliation-as-india-launches-strikes/): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s national security team slams India’s ‘violations’ of country’s sovereignty.
- [‘They are looking for a mender’: Catholic cardinals meet to elect next pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/they-are-looking-for-a-mender-catholic-cardinals-meet-to-elect-next-pope/): Cardinals from more than 70 nations gather at the Vatican to choose a new Catholic leader after the death of Francis.
- [WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy amid rise of weight-loss drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/weightwatchers-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-rise-of-weight-loss-drugs/): CEO Tara Comonte says company remains committed to ‘trusted, science-backed, and holistic solutions’.
- [‘High risks’: Indian attacks in Pakistan raise fears of wider conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/high-risks-indian-attacks-in-pakistan-raise-fears-of-wider-conflict/): Modi government says the attacks were restrained. But they went beyond anything seen since 1971.
- [Yemen’s Houthis say attacks on Israel not in ceasefire deal in ‘any way’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/yemens-houthis-say-attacks-on-israel-not-in-ceasefire-deal-in-any-way/): The US and Houthis have agreed to an Oman-mediated deal to cease trading attacks after weeks of air strikes.
- [India-Pakistan deadly fighting forces airlines to re-route, cancel flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/india-pakistan-deadly-fighting-forces-airlines-to-re-route-cancel-flights/): Foreign airlines forced to take longer routes or cancel flights to avoid airspace of both India and Pakistan.
- [India Destroys 'Terror Camp Where Kasab, Headley Trained' In Pakistan | Operation Sindoor | Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/india-destroys-terror-camp-where-kasab-headley-trained-in-pakistan-operation-sindoor-pahalgam/): All three branches of the Indian Armed Forces – Army, Navy, and Air Force, conducted a coordinated assault terror sites in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. It took just 25 minutes for India to unleash missiles that struck nine terror camps. The missile strikes targeted facilities in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum […]
- [Pakistan's Govt Authorises Army To Respond To India's 'Operation Sindoor' Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistans-govt-authorises-army-to-respond-to-indias-operation-sindoor-strikes/): The Pakistani government has reportedly authorised the armed forces to respond to India’s military strikes, which were carried out in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [PM Modi Heads To Rashtrapati Bhawan To Brief President Droupadi Murmu On Operation Sindoor | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pm-modi-heads-to-rashtrapati-bhawan-to-brief-president-droupadi-murmu-on-operation-sindoor-news18/): | PM Modi heads to Rashtrapati Bhawan to brief President Droupadi Murmu on n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [From Abbottabad’s Neptune Spear To Operation Sindoor, Pakistani Forces Caught Off Guard Once Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/from-abbottabads-neptune-spear-to-operation-sindoor-pakistani-forces-caught-off-guard-once-again/): Pakistan was unprepared, just like it was in 2011, when the US carried out ‘Operation Neptune Spear’ to kill Osama bin Laden, in their version of India’s “ghus ke maarenge”
- [Haliburton, Pacers stun Cavaliers in Game 2 comeback win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/haliburton-pacers-stun-cavaliers-in-game-2-comeback-win/): Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner against top-seeded Cleveland puts Indiana in control of their NBA East playoff series.
- [Franco Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan at Alpine F1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/franco-colapinto-replaces-jack-doohan-at-alpine-f1/): Australian driver Jack Doohan has been axed by Alpine, giving Franco Colapinto five races to impress on his F1 return.
- [Who Is Masood Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Who Was Let Off After IC-814 Hijacking?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/who-is-masood-azhar-jaish-e-mohammed-chief-who-was-let-off-after-ic-814-hijacking/): Masood Azhar, the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed, was released by India in 1999 after the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814. The JeM is responsible for several terror attacks.
- ["Act of War" Pakistan Ready to “Wrap Up” Tensions if India Halts Strikes, Says "No Terror Camps Hit"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/act-of-war-pakistan-ready-to-wrap-up-tensions-if-india-halts-strikes-says-no-terror-camps-hit/): Pakistan condemned India’s missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pak-occupied Kashmir and its Punjab province on May 7, calling them a “cowardly attack”. The Pakistani military has vowed to retaliate at a “time and place of its own choosing”, the “provocation will not go unanswered.” However, hours later, Pakistan’s defence minister said the military […]
- [Israeli attacks kill at least 16 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-16-as-gaza-blockade-accelerates-starvation/): Early-morning Israeli strikes were scattered across Gaza, hitting Jabalia, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
- [Warriors’ Stephen Curry injured in Game 1 win against Timberwolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/warriors-stephen-curry-injured-in-game-1-win-against-timberwolves/): Golden State Warriors take Game 1 from Minnesota Timberwolves despite Stephen Curry’s exit from game with a leg strain.
- [US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-china-to-hold-talks-in-switzerland-amid-trumps-trade-war/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington does not wish to decouple from China but wants ‘fair trade’.
- [Indian strike destroys mosque in Pakistan-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/indian-strike-destroys-mosque-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Indian air strikes destroy mosque in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid cross-border escalation.
- [Key images as India launches military attack and Pakistan hits back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/key-images-as-india-launches-military-attack-and-pakistan-hits-back/): The escalation comes on the heels of April’s deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region.
- [PM Modi Cancels 3-Nation Trip To Croatia, Norway, Netherlands After Operation Sindoor | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pm-modi-cancels-3-nation-trip-to-croatia-norway-netherlands-after-operation-sindoor-news18/): In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’- which saw targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pok- Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his significant upcoming tour to Europe. The three-nation visit, which included scheduled stops in Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands, was being planned for mid-May.While official reasons for the cancellation have not been […]
- [Pakistan Summons Indian Diplomat To Protest Strikes, Says It Has The Right To Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistan-summons-indian-diplomat-to-protest-strikes-says-it-has-the-right-to-respond/): Pakistan’s action came after India launched targeted strikes on terror camps at nine locations across Pakistan and PoK. 
- [Jaish Chief Masood Azhar's Sister, Brother-In-Law Among 10 Of His Family Killed In Indian Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/jaish-chief-masood-azhars-sister-brother-in-law-among-10-of-his-family-killed-in-indian-strikes/): In a massive development, Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s 10 family members, including his sister, were killed in the Indian strikes inside Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack early Wednesday.The UN-designated terrorist’s brother-in-law was also among the family members blown up in the strikes. n18oc_world
- [‘Everything Is Crushed’: First Eyewitness Account From Pakistan After India’s Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/everything-is-crushed-first-eyewitness-account-from-pakistan-after-indias-operation-sindoor/): A local from Muridke said drones struck a mosque just after midnight. The strike comes after India vowed a decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack
- [Masood Azhar Claims 10 Family Members Killed In Indian Airstrikes On Bahawalpur | Op Sindoor |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/masood-azhar-claims-10-family-members-killed-in-indian-airstrikes-on-bahawalpur-op-sindoor-news18/): | Masood Azhar claims 10 family members killed in Indian airstrikes on Bahawalpur; media reports 14 dead at his homeIn a massive development, Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s 10 family members, including his sister, were killed in the Indian strikes inside Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack early Wednesday. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-news News18 Mobile App […]
- [After Operation Sindoor, US Issues Travel Alert For Americans In Pakistan: 'Depart From Areas Of Active Conflict'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/after-operation-sindoor-us-issues-travel-alert-for-americans-in-pakistan-depart-from-areas-of-active-conflict/): The US embassy in Pakistan urged Americans to avoid conflict zones, especially near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC).
- [Port Sudan explosions: Lifeline for aid comes under attack for fourth day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/port-sudan-explosions-lifeline-for-aid-comes-under-attack-for-fourth-day/): Since Sunday, Port Sudan has been the target of drone attacks that the army has blamed on the Rapid Support Forces.
- [How accurate is the movie Conclave?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/how-accurate-is-the-movie-conclave/): @khalidmajzoubofficial takes a look at the popular film Conclave as a real one takes place in the Vatican
- [Explosions in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/explosions-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): Video filmed in Indian-administered Kashmir captured loud explosions and smoke near the Line of Control.
- [Where did India hit Pakistan? Mapping Operation Sindoor and border strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/where-did-india-hit-pakistan-mapping-operation-sindoor-and-border-strikes/): Pakistan says India’s missile attacks on six locations killed at least eight people and wounded more than 35.
- ["Lashkar-e-Taiba's Suicide Bombers Were Prepared Here" Col Sophia Qureshi Briefs Media | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/lashkar-e-taibas-suicide-bombers-were-prepared-here-col-sophia-qureshi-briefs-media-news18/): The Indian Armed Forces held a press briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday morning. The briefing was done by Colonel Sophia Qureshi (Indian Army) and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh (Air Force) who shared details of Operation Sindoor — the largest retaliatory strike since the Balakot airstrikes in 2019. Addressing the media, Col Qureshi said that […]
- [Operation Sindoor: How Indian Forces Hit Jaish, Lashkar Terror HQs In Pakistan to Avenge Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/operation-sindoor-how-indian-forces-hit-jaish-lashkar-terror-hqs-in-pakistan-to-avenge-pahalgam/): The Indian Air Force and Army conducted precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir . India struck bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir from where terrorist attacks were being planned and directed. Nine sites were targeted in the overnight precision strikes under the codename ‘Operation Sindoor.’The strikes were in response to the […]
- [Why did India strike Pakistan? All we know about Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/why-did-india-strike-pakistan-all-we-know-about-operation-sindoor/): India carried out strikes early on Wednesday against Pakistan, two weeks after an attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
- [How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/how-world-leaders-are-reacting-to-india-pakistan-military-strikes/): Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan.
- [PM Modi Keeps Close Eye on Developments Of India's Operation Sindoor | India Pakistan War News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pm-modi-keeps-close-eye-on-developments-of-indias-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-war-news/): | PM Modi is closely monitoring Operation Sindoor, with NSA Ajit Doval providing minute-by-minute updates. India has launched a series of precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Get the latest updates on the operation and its implications for India-Pakistan relations. Stay tuned for expert analysis and breaking news on […]
- [Pakistan's Defence Minister Claims Indian Soldiers Captured As PoW, Later Backtracks From Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/pakistans-defence-minister-claims-indian-soldiers-captured-as-pow-later-backtracks-from-remark/): Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif retracted his earlier bizarre claim that three Indian soldiers were captured as Prioner of War.
- [Joy in St. Peter’s Square as new pope is announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/joy-in-st-peters-square-as-new-pope-is-announced/): Thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV
- [India and Pakistan in conflict – are there nuclear risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-and-pakistan-in-conflict-are-there-nuclear-risks/): Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals.
- [The world reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV with excitement, hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/the-world-reacts-to-selection-of-pope-leo-xiv-with-excitement-hope/): Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.
- [Who Is Robert Prevost? Meet Leo XIV, The First American Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/who-is-robert-prevost-meet-leo-xiv-the-first-american-pope/): In 2023, then-Pope Francis brought Prevost to Rome to lead the Vatican office responsible for selecting bishops globally, one of the Church’s most influential positions.
- [‘Making That Call For Decades’: US Appears To Link Pakistan To Terror Support Post-Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/making-that-call-for-decades-us-appears-to-link-pakistan-to-terror-support-post-pahalgam/): A US state department spokesperson said that the attack on tourists in Pahalgam was “awful”.
- [Documentary sheds light on Biden’s reactions to Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/documentary-sheds-light-on-bidens-reactions-to-shireen-abu-aklehs-killing/): A probe into the US journalist’s death in the West Bank suggests US had reason to believe shooting was ‘intentional’.
- [Inside Muridke: Did India hit a ‘terror base’ or a mosque?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/inside-muridke-did-india-hit-a-terror-base-or-a-mosque/): At least three people were killed in the strike at a compound with a complicated past.
- [India Downs 8 Missiles, Strikes Lahore, Islamabad After Pakistani Attacks In J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-downs-8-missiles-strikes-lahore-islamabad-after-pakistani-attacks-in-jk-punjab-rajasthan/): Pakistan launched missile, drone, and artillery strikes across Jammu, Kashmir, and Punjab, prompting blackouts and panic. India intercepted missiles with the S-400 system and struck back at military targets in Lahore and Islamabad. The clashes followed Pakistan’s alleged role in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Foreign Secretary Misri condemned Pakistan’s lies and communal rhetoric. Meanwhile, […]
- [What does Israel’s escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/what-does-israels-escalation-with-the-houthis-mean-for-yemen/): Israel bombed Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port after Houthi missiles hit near Tel Aviv, prompting fears of wider war.
- [Key takeaways: Documentary names alleged killer of Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/key-takeaways-documentary-names-alleged-killer-of-al-jazeeras-abu-akleh/): ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ documentary from Zeteo uncovers name of Israeli soldier who is now dead.
- [White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/white-smoke-emerges-from-sistine-chapel-as-new-pope-is-elected/): White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling the election of a new pope as crowds in St. Pet
- [White Smoke Pours Out Of Sistine Chapel Chimney, Signalling Election Of New Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/white-smoke-pours-out-of-sistine-chapel-chimney-signalling-election-of-new-pope/): The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd shouted “Viva il papa!”
- [Operation Sindoor: When India's Women Warriors Gave Pakistan The Perfect Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/operation-sindoor-when-indias-women-warriors-gave-pakistan-the-perfect-response/): At the first press meet, to give details of Operation Sindoor, two women officers, Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh, did the briefing
- [Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope: Who Is The American Pontiff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/robert-francis-prevost-becomes-pope-who-is-the-american-pontiff/): The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, charged with advising the pontiff on new bishop appointments
- [US strikes first trade agreement with UK in a ‘breakthrough deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-strikes-first-trade-agreement-with-uk-in-a-breakthrough-deal/): The deal marks the first trade agreement by the US since President Donald Trump imposed a universal 10-percent tariff.
- [India's S-400 Missile System Blocks Pakistan's Aerial Attack In J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/indias-s-400-missile-system-blocks-pakistans-aerial-attack-in-jk-punjab-rajasthan/): The system can intercept targets moving at speeds of up to 4.8 kilometres per second, offering high precision in neutralising fast-moving threats
- [US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Asks Pakistan To 'Immediately De-Escalate' From India: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-asks-pakistan-to-immediately-de-escalate-from-india-report/): The tensions have heightened between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack, following which India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan-backed terrorism.
- [US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Speaks To EAM Jaishankar After Desperate Pakistan Attacks India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-speaks-to-eam-jaishankar-after-desperate-pakistan-attacks-india/): Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation
- [Why is Trump going to the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/why-is-trump-going-to-the-middle-east/): Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance.
- [As the conclave gathers, let debt justice be Pope Francis’s legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/as-the-conclave-gathers-let-debt-justice-be-pope-franciss-legacy/): Honour Francis’s vision for 2025 by cancelling unjust debts and funding climate action in the Global South.
- [Israel retrofitting DJI commercial drones to bomb and surveil Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/israel-retrofitting-dji-commercial-drones-to-bomb-and-surveil-gaza/): Israeli military repurposes the drones to bomb hospitals and shelters in Gaza, Al Jazeera’s Sanad investigation finds.
- [President Xi: China and Russia should safeguard international justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/president-xi-china-and-russia-should-safeguard-international-justice/): President Xi Jinping called for closer bilateral relations with Russia and reaffirmed China’s support for the country.
- [A new pope has been elected; White smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/a-new-pope-has-been-elected-white-smoke-pours-from-sistine-chapel-chimney/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [MoS Sanjay Seth Arrives In Moscow To Attend Victory Day Celebrations, Hold Defence Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/mos-sanjay-seth-arrives-in-moscow-to-attend-victory-day-celebrations-hold-defence-talks/): Seth will take part in the 80th anniversary celebrations marking the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II
- [Houthis Say Israel Excluded From Truce With US As Trump Admits Group's "Great Fighting Capacity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/houthis-say-israel-excluded-from-truce-with-us-as-trump-admits-groups-great-fighting-capacity/): A ceasefire deal between Yemen’s Houthis and the US does not include sparing Israel, the group said on May 7. “The agreement does not include Israel in any way, shape or form,” Mohammed Abdulsalam, the chief Houthi negotiator, told Reuters.It comes after Trump announced the US would stop bombing Houthis saying that the group had […]
- [Trump Strikes Landmark UK Trade Deal, First Since Tariff Measures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/trump-strikes-landmark-uk-trade-deal-first-since-tariff-measures/): Post Content
- [Bill Gates says he will give away 99 percent of his wealth by 2045](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/bill-gates-says-he-will-give-away-99-percent-of-his-wealth-by-2045/): The former Microsoft CEO slams Elon Musk for his efforts to slash funding for US assistance to poor countries.
- [New Shireen Abu Akleh documentary ‘identifies her killer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/new-shireen-abu-akleh-documentary-identifies-her-killer/): The makers of new documentary ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ say they have identified the Israeli soldier who shot her.
- [US-UK trade deal: How are Trump’s global tariff talks shaping up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-uk-trade-deal-how-are-trumps-global-tariff-talks-shaping-up/): UK and US leaders to hold separate media events outlining Donald Trump’s first trade deal since global tariffs move.
- ['Where Is The Proof Of Downed Indian Jets?' CNN Anchor Fact Checks Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/where-is-the-proof-of-downed-indian-jets-cnn-anchor-fact-checks-pakistan-minister-khawaja-asif/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was caught offguard when CNN anchor Becky Anderson confronted him with facts. She asked Asif if he has any evidence to prove that Pakistan struck down Indian jets. Asif cited information circulated on social media as evidence. He said it’s “On Indian social media, not on our social media. The […]
- [India Damages Pakistani F-16 Jet Near Border And HQ-9 Air Defence Missile Launcher In Lahore | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-damages-pakistani-f-16-jet-near-border-and-hq-9-air-defence-missile-launcher-in-lahore-exclusive/): India neutralised incoming drones using integrated air defence systems and hit Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defence missile launcher in Lahore, denting its ability to detect future strikes
- ['Pakistan Does Not Get To Play Victim,' Says Nikki Haley, Former US Envoy To UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pakistan-does-not-get-to-play-victim-says-nikki-haley-former-us-envoy-to-un/): Despite global support for India’s right to retaliate and defend its territorial integrity after the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan is intensifying efforts to portray itself as a victim
- [Will India Get UN Sanctions On Pakistan’s TRF? What Does It Mean? What Foreign Secretary Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/will-india-get-un-sanctions-on-pakistans-trf-what-does-it-mean-what-foreign-secretary-said/): Pakistan’s The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. LeT has already been sanctioned by the UN
- [One killed, eight wounded as Israel hits Lebanon in major post-truce attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/one-killed-eight-wounded-as-israel-hits-lebanon-in-major-post-truce-attack/): Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemns Israeli attacks, says ‘all ceasefire violations must end’.
- [India-Pakistan tensions explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-pakistan-tensions-explained-start-here/): What’s going on between India and Pakistan?
- [Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/ukraines-parliament-ratifies-landmark-minerals-deal-with-us/): Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression.
- [China, Philippine Warships See "Dangerously Close" Encounter, Taiwan Uses Water Cannon to Warn Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/china-philippine-warships-see-dangerously-close-encounter-taiwan-uses-water-cannon-to-warn-xi/): Tensions escalated in the South China Sea as the Philippines accused China of a “high-risk” naval maneuver near Scarborough Shoal, nearly causing a collision. Manila condemned the “provocative” actions, while Beijing claimed it lawfully repelled a Philippine intrusion. Meanwhile, Taiwan repelled a Chinese fishing vessel near Dongsha Islands using water cannons, amid heightened PLA military […]
- ['Oh Allah, Save Our Country': Pakistani MP Breaks Down In Parliament Amid India Tensions | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/oh-allah-save-our-country-pakistani-mp-breaks-down-in-parliament-amid-india-tensions-video/): A video of Iqbal’s heartfelt plea has gone viral on social media, showing him choking up throughout the speech
- [Video: Arrests at Columbia University protest against Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/video-arrests-at-columbia-university-protest-against-gaza-war/): At least 40 pro-Palestinian student protesters were detained at a demonstration inside a library at Columbia University.
- [Eat, nap, vote: Inside the conclave to choose the next pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/eat-nap-vote-inside-the-conclave-to-choose-the-next-pope/): What actually takes place when the cardinals are not casting their votes during the papal conclave?
- [Have India and Pakistan started a drone war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/have-india-and-pakistan-started-a-drone-war/): Indian drones were brought down over key Pakistani cities. India claimed Pakistan tried attacking it with drones, too.
- [Israeli attacks kill 16 in Gaza as aid kitchens shut after supplies run out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/israeli-attacks-kill-16-in-gaza-as-aid-kitchens-shut-after-supplies-run-out/): ‘We have no more food to prepare,’ warns World Central Kitchen as it halts food aid operations amid Israeli blockade.
- [‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/a-step-too-far-mali-militarys-move-to-hold-on-to-power-prompts-revolt/): Civic spaces are shrinking under Goita’s rule, democracy activists say, as the military suspends ‘political activity’.
- [China’s Xi vows to stand with friend Putin against ‘hegemonic bullying’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/chinas-xi-vows-to-stand-with-friend-putin-against-hegemonic-bullying/): Chinese leader, a guest for Moscow’s WWII commemorations, is keen to maintain ‘deep’ relationship with Russia.
- [UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ as Gaza deaths mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/un-experts-warn-of-annihilation-as-gaza-deaths-mount/): International condemnation rises as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive amid two-month aid blockade.
- [Watch | Philippine & Chinese Ships Come "Dangerously Close" in Near Contested Reef](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/watch-philippine-chinese-ships-come-dangerously-close-in-near-contested-reef/): The Philippine Navy slams a Chinese warship for a “high-risk” manoeuvre near Scarborough Shoal, saying it came within 180 metres of a Filipino vessel. Manila calls the move “provocative,” while Beijing says it was warning and driving away the ship. China accuses the Philippines of misleading the public. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Wants to “Nicely Blow Up” Iran’s Nuclear Centrifuges, UK Arrests 7 Iranians for "Terror Plot"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/trump-wants-to-nicely-blow-up-irans-nuclear-centrifuges-uk-arrests-7-iranians-for-terror-plot/): President Donald Trump has indicated that the US will “blow up or just de-nuke” Iran’s nuclear centrifuges with or without a deal. Trump’s remarks on May 7 came in response to questions whether the US told Iran to choose either to turn over its centrifuges and uranium or to “get bombed.”“It’s that simple”, Trump replied […]
- [No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/no-new-pope-yet-as-black-smoke-seen-after-two-more-vatican-conclave-ballots/): Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.
- [‘No deterrent value’: Will India’s strikes on Pakistan stop armed attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/no-deterrent-value-will-indias-strikes-on-pakistan-stop-armed-attacks/): India has said its missiles were aimed at stopping new attacks on its territory. But analysts question that approach.
- [Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/fact-check-has-canadian-tourism-to-florida-dropped-by-80-percent/): Congressman Jared Moskowitz claimed fewer Canadians are travelling amid Trump’s 51st-state comments.
- [Indian Drone Breaches Pakistan Air Defence System, Reaches Lahore | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/indian-drone-breaches-pakistan-air-defence-system-reaches-lahore-watch/): Indian drone entered the Pakistan airspace and reached upto Lahore as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise.
- ['Leave Safely Or Take Shelter': US Advisory For Citizens In Pakistan As India Strikes Terror Camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/leave-safely-or-take-shelter-us-advisory-for-citizens-in-pakistan-as-india-strikes-terror-camps/): The United States on Thursday directed all its consulate personnel and citizens in Pakistan’s Lahore to either evacuate safely or take shelter in secure locations.
- [Pakistan accuses India of drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pakistan-accuses-india-of-drone-attack/): Video shows drone debris in Lahore after Pakistan’s army said it shot down 12 drones during an overnight Indian attack.
- [Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Shireen Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/documentary-uncovers-identity-of-israeli-soldier-who-shot-shireen-abu-akleh/): Who Killed Shireen? also lifts lid on US attempts to stifle truth about killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist.
- [As Ukraine looks towards peace, Bosnia offers a cautionary tale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/as-ukraine-looks-towards-peace-bosnia-offers-a-cautionary-tale/): A flawed settlement may stop the war, but it could leave Ukraine divided and under foreign control for years to come.
- [Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pakistan-says-it-downed-25-indian-drones-after-attacks-escalate-tensions/): Pakistan’s military says India’s strikes across the border are an ‘act of war’, promising to hit back.
- [Video: Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israeli drone strike at restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/video-palestinians-in-gaza-killed-by-israeli-drone-strike-at-restaurant/): At least 39 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike and drone attack on a restaurant and market in Gaza.
- [Is Russia’s Putin playing Trump over Ukraine peace plan, or himself?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/is-russias-putin-playing-trump-over-ukraine-peace-plan-or-himself/): As Washington backs away from truce talks, some say they believe Russia wants to fight on for months.
- [How India's Operation Sindoor Got Justice For US Journalist Daniel Pearl Along With Pahalgam Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/how-indias-operation-sindoor-got-justice-for-us-journalist-daniel-pearl-along-with-pahalgam-victims/): Daniel Pearl was working for The Wall Street Journal when he was kidnapped and killed in Pakistan in 2002. Operation Sindoor delivered justice to his family after 23 long years
- [India Shoots Down Barrage Of Pakistani Drones And Missiles, Destroys Lahore Air Defence System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-shoots-down-barrage-of-pakistani-drones-and-missiles-destroys-lahore-air-defence-system/): India has neutralised the Air Defence system deployed in Lahore
- [Blasts Rock Lahore, India Sets Up Control Rooms Across Kashmir as Pakistan Shelling Kills a Soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/blasts-rock-lahore-india-sets-up-control-rooms-across-kashmir-as-pakistan-shelling-kills-a-soldier/): A loud explosion was heard in Pakistan’s Lahore on the morning of May 8, according to local broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness. Multiple blasts were reported in the Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad areas, near Walton Airport, sending residents into a panic.Sirens were heard in the area shortly after the explosion and eyewitnesses described […]
- [US official says Washington may advance Saudi deal without Israel: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-official-says-washington-may-advance-saudi-deal-without-israel-reports/): Trump administration wants Israel ‘to come to its senses’ and strike a ceasefire deal on Gaza, Israeli media reports.
- [North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/north-korea-fires-missiles-off-east-coast-south-korea-says/): Seoul’s military says launches may have been to test weapons intended for export.
- [US Congressman Ro Khanna’s ‘Don't Retaliate’ Warning To Pakistan After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-congressman-ro-khannas-dont-retaliate-warning-to-pakistan-after-operation-sindoor/): Ro Khanna called for a de-escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, a situation that has escalated since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Vatican fashion: Rome’s tailors abuzz over prospect of new pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/vatican-fashion-romes-tailors-abuzz-over-prospect-of-new-pope/): As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.
- [Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Pro League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/ronaldos-al-nassr-lose-to-al-ittihad-in-saudi-pro-league/): The loss drops Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr down to fourth in the Saudi league ladder, 11 points behind Al-Ittihad.
- [‘Nowhere to go’: Kashmir violence escalates amid India-Pakistan crossfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/nowhere-to-go-kashmir-violence-escalates-amid-india-pakistan-crossfire/): Families in Kashmir face devastation as homes are destroyed and lives shattered on both sides of the border.
- [Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/will-african-nations-ever-be-able-to-repay-their-debt/): African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.
- [How India’s Diplomacy, Pakistan’s Duplicity Helped Shore Up Global Support For Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/how-indias-diplomacy-pakistans-duplicity-helped-shore-up-global-support-for-operation-sindoor/): India has consistently raised the issue of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism on global platforms, calling out the “rogue state” for posing a threat to global security
- [Two found guilty of murdering Indigenous teen, Cassius Turvey, in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/two-found-guilty-of-murdering-indigenous-teen-cassius-turvey-in-australia/): The 15-year-old Aboriginal boy was beaten with a metal pole in October 2022. He died 10 days later.
- [Ukraine accuses Russia of launching bombs after Putin’s 3-day truce begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-launching-bombs-after-putins-3-day-truce-begins/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not committed to abide by the measure, standing by his offer of a 30-day ceasefire.
- [Hart, Knicks win Game 2 against Celtics, take 2-0 series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/hart-knicks-win-game-2-against-celtics-take-2-0-series-lead/): New York Knicks stun defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, coming from 20 down to steal a 2-0 playoff series advantage.
- [On Camera, LeT Commander Leads Prayers For Terrorists Killed In Operation Sindoor | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/on-camera-let-commander-leads-prayers-for-terrorists-killed-in-operation-sindoor-watch/): Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist, can be seen conducting prayers in the presence of uniformed Pakistan Army personnel, indicating State support for Jihadi groups
- [Flight Chaos In Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot Airports Temporarily Shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/flight-chaos-in-pakistan-karachi-lahore-sialkot-airports-temporarily-shut/): According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Lahore and Sialkot airports will remain shut for all flight activity until 12 noon on Thursday
- [Pakistan Army’s Poonch Firing Aimed At Unsettling J&K By Targeting Sikhs: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pakistan-armys-poonch-firing-aimed-at-unsettling-jk-by-targeting-sikhs-sources-exclusive/): India launched a series of targeted precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation for the tragedy that unfolded in J&K’s Pahalgam when terrorists gunned down 26 tourists on April 22.India categorically said that no civilian or military site was hit in their anti-terror ops, […]
- [In Retaliation To Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Targets Civilians In Uri With Heavy Shellings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/in-retaliation-to-operation-sindoor-pakistan-targets-civilians-in-uri-with-heavy-shellings/): | Pakistan targets civilians in Uri; heavy shelling sparks fires, markets deserted as locals flee. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Top Government Sources Reveal: India Will Not Hesitate To Attack On Pakistan, If Civilians Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/top-government-sources-reveal-india-will-not-hesitate-to-attack-on-pakistan-if-civilians-targeted/): | Over Pakistan’s attack on J&K’s Poonch, top Government sources reveal that If Indians are targeted, India will not hesitate to escalate attack on Pakistan n18oc_worldn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘India Ne Ghus Ke Mara’: Pak National Debunks Sharif Govt’s Claims On Operation Sindoor | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-ne-ghus-ke-mara-pak-national-debunks-sharif-govts-claims-on-operation-sindoor-watch/): A video of the Pakistan national is going viral in which he said that Pakistan failed to stop even one of 24 missiles fired by India.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,169](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1169/): These are the key events on day 1,169 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Don’t want war’: Kashmiri towns caught in deadly India-Pakistan crossfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/dont-want-war-kashmiri-towns-caught-in-deadly-india-pakistan-crossfire/): India and Pakistan are moving closer to all-out conflict. But Kashmiris on the front line say they’re paying the price.
- [Trump to announce trade deal with UK, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/trump-to-announce-trade-deal-with-uk-reports-say/): Reports come after US president teased the announcement of agreement with an unnamed country.
- ['India Has The Right...': British MP Priti Patel's Powerful Parliament Speech Backs Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-has-the-right-british-mp-priti-patels-powerful-parliament-speech-backs-op-sindoor/): Patel, pointing to the history of terrorism that India has faced and Pakistan’s past harbouring of terrorists, highlighted the importance of UK’s security cooperation with India
- [Black Smoke As Vatican Conclave Fails To Elect New Pope On First Ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/black-smoke-as-vatican-conclave-fails-to-elect-new-pope-on-first-ballot/): The conclave’s first ballot had not secured a two-thirds majority to name a successor to the late Pope Francis.
- [‘Looking Underconfident, Weak’: Pakistanis Troll PM Shehbaz Sharif After India's Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/looking-underconfident-weak-pakistanis-troll-pm-shehbaz-sharif-after-indias-strike/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was trolled heavily on social media over his body language during the address to nation after India’s strike on Wednesday.
- [Lahore Blast Updates | 3 Explosions, Sirens Heard In Lahore's Walton Road: Pakistani Media | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/lahore-blast-updates-3-explosions-sirens-heard-in-lahores-walton-road-pakistani-media-news18/): A blast was heard in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday morning, according to broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness, a day after Indian strikes at multiple locations in the country strengthened fears about an escalation of military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Can Free Trade Deal With UK Give India The Edge In Talks With Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/can-free-trade-deal-with-uk-give-india-the-edge-in-talks-with-trump/): While India is very hopeful of a breakthrough in India-US trade talks, it hopes that the UK FTA will convince US President Donald Trump to relax
- [Multiple Blasts Heard In Lahore, Clouds Of Smoke Blanket Sky: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/multiple-blasts-heard-in-lahore-clouds-of-smoke-blanket-sky-report/): A series of blasts was reported in Lahore on Thursday morning, according to reports.
- [What are India and Pakistan’s military and nuclear capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/what-are-india-and-pakistans-military-and-nuclear-capabilities/): India and Pakistan are major defence spenders. Al Jazeera breaks down their nuclear and conventional military strength.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at US’s Columbia University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-at-uss-columbia-university/): Pro-Palestinian student group says it staged demonstration to protest university profiting from ‘imperialist violence’.
- [UK MP Priti Patel Condemns Pakistan's Attack On India | Operation Sindoor | India Pakistan News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/uk-mp-priti-patel-condemns-pakistans-attack-on-india-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-news/): | UK MP Priti Patel emphasizes the need for solidarity against terrorism, urging collaboration with India to address threats and promote peace in the region. Her remarks in the House of Commons highlight the importance of engaging with key partners to ensure stability. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India And Pakistan's NSA Speak To Each Other After Operation Sindoor | India Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-and-pakistans-nsa-speak-to-each-other-after-operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-news-news18/): | India and Pakistan NSA spoke to each other after Operation Sindoor, this is a claim Pakistan Deputy Minister and currently acting NSA Ishaq Dar has told TRT World n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Donald Trump To Announce 'Major Trade Deal' With A ‘Big And Highly Respected’ Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/donald-trump-to-announce-major-trade-deal-with-a-big-and-highly-respected-nation/): Donald Trump described the agreement as involving representatives of a “big, and highly respected, country,” and called it “the first of many.”
- ['Hatred & Violence Are...': Malala Yousafzai Calls For De-Escalation Amid India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/hatred-violence-are-malala-yousafzai-calls-for-de-escalation-amid-india-pakistan-conflict/): Malala’s statement came amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- [‘All Over Social Media’: Pakistan Minister's Bizarre Reply Called Out Over Claims On Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/all-over-social-media-pakistan-ministers-bizarre-reply-called-out-over-claims-on-op-sindoor/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was left embarrassed in the international media yet again as he referred to “social media content” when asked for proof during TV interview.
- [Pro-Palestinian Protest Rocks Columbia University Library, Rubio Warns Of Visa Crackdown | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pro-palestinian-protest-rocks-columbia-university-library-rubio-warns-of-visa-crackdown-videos/): Dozens of protesters stood on tables, beat drums and unfurled proPalestinian banners in the reading room of Columbia University’s main library
- [Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ on Middle East visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/trump-says-hell-decide-on-name-of-persian-gulf-on-middle-east-visit/): US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. 
- [Terror Camps In Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, Muridke Destroyed In Indian Strikes | Check Satellite Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/terror-camps-in-pakistans-bahawalpur-muridke-destroyed-in-indian-strikes-check-satellite-photos/): Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK
- [North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards East Coast Amid Soaring Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/north-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missiles-towards-east-coast-amid-soaring-tensions/): South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons fired from an area around the eastern port city of Wonsan were presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles
- [US jury acquits three Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols beating death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/us-jury-acquits-three-memphis-police-officers-in-tyre-nichols-beating-death/): The three former officers were found not guilty on a range of charges, including second-degree murder and kidnapping.
- [US Judge Blocks Trump From Deporting Asian Migrants To Libya Amid Human Rights Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/07/us-judge-blocks-trump-from-deporting-asian-migrants-to-libya-amid-human-rights-concerns/): US District Judge Brian Murphy issued an order restricting their removal on Wednesday, citing a previous court order that highlighted risk of persecution or torture.
- [Ex-Trump Official Collapses On Live TV; Fox News Host Faces Backlash Over Reaction | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/ex-trump-official-collapses-on-live-tv-fox-news-host-faces-backlash-over-reaction-watch/): Post Content
- [Gunmen kill 30 during ‘vicious’ attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/gunmen-kill-30-during-vicious-attack-in-southeast-nigeria-rights-group/): Attack in Imo State ‘shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life’, rights group Amnesty International says.
- [Mohsen Mahdawi tells Al Jazeera why he refuses to be afraid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/mohsen-mahdawi-tells-al-jazeera-why-he-refuses-to-be-afraid/): Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi recounted his arrest and imprisonment to Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey.
- ['Who Called Whom First': US, China Each Claim Other Initiated Tariff Talks In Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/who-called-whom-first-us-china-each-claim-other-initiated-tariff-talks-in-switzerland/): Post Content
- [India Intercepts Drones at 26 Locations Amid Blackouts In Several States, IMF Bails Out Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-intercepts-drones-at-26-locations-amid-blackouts-in-several-states-imf-bails-out-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Army Denies Direct Communication With India As Tensions Remain High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistan-army-denies-direct-communication-with-india-as-tensions-remain-high/): Post Content
- [‘I don’t have the cash to pay for these tariffs’: US small biz suffers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/i-dont-have-the-cash-to-pay-for-these-tariffs-us-small-biz-suffers/): US small businesses are being financially stressed by Trump’s tariffs amidst already slim margins.
- [Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/tufts-university-student-rumeysa-ozturk-ordered-released-from-ice-detention/): The doctoral student, targeted for pro-Palestine article, recounts being ‘afraid’ and ‘crying’ during her detention.
- [Russia celebrates 80th anniversary of Victory Day with grand parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/russia-celebrates-80th-anniversary-of-victory-day-with-grand-parade/): Russia marked the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a grand parade in Moscow’s Red Square.
- [What might follow from Pope Leo XIV’s election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/what-might-follow-from-pope-leo-xivs-election/): The 69-year-old is the first cardinal from US to lead the world’s largest Christian church.
- [Pakistan Using Civilian Flights As Cover After Drone Attacks On India, This Photo Is A Proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistan-using-civilian-flights-as-cover-after-drone-attacks-on-india-this-photo-is-a-proof/): Post Content
- [IMF Approves Disbursement Of $1 Billion Loan To Pakistan Despite India's Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/imf-approves-disbursement-of-1-billion-loan-to-pakistan-despite-indias-protests/): Post Content
- [‘What Exactly Are You Mourning?’ Daniel Pearl’s Father Slams Pakistani Officials Attending Terrorists' Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/what-exactly-are-you-mourning-daniel-pearls-father-slams-pakistani-officials-attending-terrorists-funeral/): Post Content
- [Hamas Kills Two Israeli Soldiers, US Doesn’t Need Netanyahu's Approval For Houthi Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/hamas-kills-two-israeli-soldiers-us-doesnt-need-netanyahus-approval-for-houthi-ceasefire-deal/): Post Content
- [US Firm Saw Demand Surge For Pahalgam Satellite Images Weeks Before Terror Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/us-firm-saw-demand-surge-for-pahalgam-satellite-images-weeks-before-terror-attack-report/): Post Content
- [Israel intercepts missile launched by Yemen’s Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/israel-intercepts-missile-launched-by-yemens-houthis/): The incident comes days after Oman said it mediated a ceasefire deal between the US and the Houthi group.
- [President Trump Wants India-Pakistan Tensions To De-escalate As Early As Possible: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/president-trump-wants-india-pakistan-tensions-to-de-escalate-as-early-as-possible-white-house/): Post Content
- [Church must bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’: Pope Leo at first mass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/church-must-bring-light-to-worlds-dark-nights-pope-leo-at-first-mass/): The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.
- [Who are the armed groups India accuses Pakistan of backing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/who-are-the-armed-groups-india-accuses-pakistan-of-backing/): What we know about The Resistance Front, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
- [‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/i-will-run-right-over-you-new-fema-head-issues-warning-to-trump-critics/): Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.
- [Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/can-india-and-pakistan-avoid-a-fourth-war-over-kashmir/): India and Pakistan exchange deadly fire as tensions escalate over Kashmir.
- [Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pope-leo-xiv-holds-first-mass/): Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, called his election a “cross” and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass.
- [Election of an American pope a “shock to many”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/election-of-an-american-pope-a-shock-to-many/): Cesar Baldelomar talks about the shock election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago and its impact on the Catholic Church.
- [Xi Joins Putin At Victory Day As Russia Parades Ukraine War Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/xi-joins-putin-at-victory-day-as-russia-parades-ukraine-war-drones/): Post Content
- [One-Minute Silence Observed For Pahalgam Victims At Shanghai Book Launch Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/one-minute-silence-observed-for-pahalgam-victims-at-shanghai-book-launch-event/): Post Content
- [India Foils Pak's "Turkish Drone Attack at 36 locations", Pakistan Vows "Answer To Damages"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-foils-paks-turkish-drone-attack-at-36-locations-pakistan-vows-answer-to-damages/): Post Content
- [‘Mindless’ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/mindless-damage-two-convicted-of-cutting-down-historic-sycamore-gap-tree/): In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian’s Wall in northern England.
- [Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/canadian-unemployment-rate-hits-six-month-high-amid-us-imposed-tariffs/): Statistics Canada showed an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with most cuts in the manufacturing sector.
- [Iran Showcases ‘Underground Drone Base’, Reinforces US’ Concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/iran-showcases-underground-drone-base-reinforces-us-concern/): Post Content
- [How India and Pakistan Military Clash is Testing Mettle of Russian, Western & Chinese Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/how-india-and-pakistan-military-clash-is-testing-mettle-of-russian-western-chinese-weapons/): Post Content
- [Indian Envoy Shows Terror Commander Lead Funeral, With Pakistani Officers In Attendance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/indian-envoy-shows-terror-commander-lead-funeral-with-pakistani-officers-in-attendance/): Post Content
- [Putin Calls Out Zelensky's Bluff To Attack Victory Day, Flaunts Russian Military Might Alongside Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/putin-calls-out-zelenskys-bluff-to-attack-victory-day-flaunts-russian-military-might-alongside-xi/): Post Content
- [New pope will lead like Francis, “right down the middle”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/new-pope-will-lead-like-francis-right-down-the-middle/): The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
- [Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was ‘terror training camp’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/locals-dispute-indian-claim-muridke-mosque-was-terror-training-camp/): Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.
- [Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/syrias-druze-divided-as-sectarian-tensions-linger-after-violence/): Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.
- [EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/eu-ministers-back-ukrainian-tribunal-to-try-russian-officials/): The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.
- [India Accuses Pakistan Of Violating Airspace, Using Civilian Planes As Shields | Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-accuses-pakistan-of-violating-airspace-using-civilian-planes-as-shields-operation-sindoor/): India accused Pakistan of not closing its airspace and allowing civilian aircraft to operate, while sneakily launched 300-400 Turkish-made drones at Indian cities. The Indian government said Pakistan used the unsuspecting civilian aircraft flying in its airspace as shields. India’s air defence network successfully intercepted the drones. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [No 'Thanksgiving' For Operation Dost As Turkey's Drones Join Pakistan's Flock Against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/no-thanksgiving-for-operation-dost-as-turkeys-drones-join-pakistans-flock-against-india/): On Friday, New Delhi found that it was Turkish-made drones, nearly 300-400 in number, that were fired by Pakistan at 36 locations in India across the western border
- ['No Option Other Than Full-Blown War', Says Pakistan's Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/no-option-other-than-full-blown-war-says-pakistans-defence-minister/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said chances of de-escalation were minimal as tensions soared with India following Islamabad’s unprovoked attack on Indian military sites.
- [‘Slippery slope’: How will Pakistan strike India as tensions soar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/slippery-slope-how-will-pakistan-strike-india-as-tensions-soar/): Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.
- [Slot hints at Real Madrid move for Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool exit looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/slot-hints-at-real-madrid-move-for-alexander-arnold-as-liverpool-exit-looms/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot drops biggest hint yet that Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Anfield for Real Madrid.
- [Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/moscow-and-kyiv-trade-accusations-as-russia-holds-victory-day-spectacle/): Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
- [Have Pakistani Terrorists Infiltrated Kashmir? Exclusive From Defence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/have-pakistani-terrorists-infiltrated-kashmir-exclusive-from-defence-sources/): Pakistan launched missiles, drones and artillery fire on Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab around 8.45 pm. Around 11 pm, the BSF foiled a major infiltration bid in Samba district
- [Iran Extracting Tritium From "Secret" Nuclear Facility, Us Now Sends B52 Bombers to Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/iran-extracting-tritium-from-secret-nuclear-facility-us-now-sends-b52-bombers-to-indian-ocean/): New satellite imagery obtained by Fox News shows a hidden Iranian nuclear weapons site in Semnan Province, named the “Rainbow Site” and allegedly used for tritium extraction—fuel for advanced nuclear weapons. The NCRI claims the facility spans 2,500 acres and was disguised as a chemical company. Amid this, Iran’s IRGC unveiled a fortified underground drone […]
- [People flee homes following India-Pakistan attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/people-flee-homes-following-india-pakistan-attacks/): People have been fleeing their homes in fear as fighting between Indian and Pakistani forces continues.
- [Who is Pope Leo XIV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/who-is-pope-leo-xiv/): Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
- [Night of intense bombardment sends people fleeing in Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/night-of-intense-bombardment-sends-people-fleeing-in-kashmir/): People along India and Pakistan-controlled border evacuated to shelters amid ongoing hostilities in disputed territory.
- [500 Drones, 210 Minutes, 4 Indian States, 24 Cities: Defence Sources Map Pakistan's Brazen Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/500-drones-210-minutes-4-indian-states-24-cities-defence-sources-map-pakistans-brazen-attack/): Daring to set out on a brazen misadventure on May 8 night, Pakistan launched 500 small drones in a span of a little above 200 minutes with a nefarious aim to target 24 Indian cities, Defence sources said on Friday.The states Pakistan targeted yesterday included Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App […]
- [India Says Kartarpur Corridor To Remain Suspended Till Further Notice Due To Security Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-says-kartarpur-corridor-to-remain-suspended-till-further-notice-due-to-security-situation/): India announced the suspension of the Kartarpur Corridor due to security concerns. The corridor links Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.
- [India Foils Border Intrusion Under Pak Fire, Kills 7 Jaish Terrorists, Sirens In Punjab And Haryana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-foils-border-intrusion-under-pak-fire-kills-7-jaish-terrorists-sirens-in-punjab-and-haryana/): Indian border troops thwarted an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba shortly before midnight on May 8. A least seven terrorists were killed by India’s Border Security Forces while they were attempting to cross the international border, media reports citing official said. The infiltration bid was allegedly supported by fire from the Pakistan Army […]
- [Ukraine accuses duo of spying for Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/ukraine-accuses-duo-of-spying-for-hungary/): Hungary, whose government maintains support of Russian narratives over war in Ukraine, accused of seeking defence data.
- [US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/us-foundation-eyes-takeover-of-gaza-aid/): US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.
- [Russian military parade marks 80 years since victory over Nazis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/russian-military-parade-marks-80-years-since-victory-over-nazis/): Putin praises Russian troops’ courage in Ukraine during Red Square parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.
- [Pakistan's Unprovoked Firing Aimed At Enabling Infiltration By Terrorists: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistans-unprovoked-firing-aimed-at-enabling-infiltration-by-terrorists-sources-to-news18/): Security agencies suspect an infiltration attempt was made on May 8-9 night, and some terrorists may have crossed over
- [Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Trips Over His Words: ‘US’s Dirty Job…Students Are Second Line of Defence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistans-khawaja-asif-trips-over-his-words-uss-dirty-jobstudents-are-second-line-of-defence/): Amid tensions with India, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif admitted that madrassa students are their ‘second line of defence’.
- [Did Pakistan ‘Probe’ India’s Defence Systems Last Night? Exclusive From Defence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/did-pakistan-probe-indias-defence-systems-last-night-exclusive-from-defence-sources/): Defence sources say Pakistan’s attacks on Thursday night, which were thwarted by Indian security forces, may have been their ‘probing action’. Here’s what it means
- [After minerals deal, Trump approves arms to Ukraine, plays down peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/after-minerals-deal-trump-approves-arms-to-ukraine-plays-down-peace-plan/): Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire.
- [India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan moves T20 league amid conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-suspends-ipl-for-a-week-pakistan-moves-t20-league-amid-conflict/): IPL suspended for a week while the PSL moved to United Arab Emirates due to ongoing India and Pakistan conflict.
- [UAE denies supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/uae-denies-supplying-sudan-paramilitaries-with-chinese-arms/): Abu Dhabi has long rejected accusations that it is arming the RSF in its war with Sudan’s military rulers.
- [India-Pakistan tensions: A brief history of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-pakistan-tensions-a-brief-history-of-conflict/): For nearly eight decades, India and Pakistan have experienced near-constant tensions.
- [India Repels Pakistan’s Attacks: Decoding Islamabad’s Strategy | Exclusive From Defence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-repels-pakistans-attacks-decoding-islamabads-strategy-exclusive-from-defence-sources/): Pakistan’s missiles targeting Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan were successfully intercepted by India’s S-400 air defence system. Defence sources decode their strategy
- ['We Didn't Intercept Indian Drones Because...': Pakistan Defence Minister Comes Up With Bizarre Excuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/we-didnt-intercept-indian-drones-because-pakistan-defence-minister-comes-up-with-bizarre-excuse/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday again stroked a controversy after he claimed that the Pakistani Army purposely did not intercept the Indian drones.
- [This Is Not The First Time May 9 Has Been Unlucky For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/this-is-not-the-first-time-may-9-has-been-unlucky-for-pakistan/): Pakistan is not new to the mayhem of May 9. Exactly two years ago, unprecedented violence erupted in the country after former prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest
- [As India strikes Pakistan, I mourn what we’ve truly lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/as-india-strikes-pakistan-i-mourn-what-weve-truly-lost/): Amid war cries and triumphalism, empathy, pluralism and our very humanity are slipping away.
- [Chinese export hike reported as tariff talks with US set to start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/chinese-export-hike-reported-as-tariff-talks-with-us-set-to-start/): China diverting exports but eager to avert trade war threat in first meeting since Trump unveiled punishing levies.
- [‘Our War Preparedness Much Better’: India Asks Pakistan To Hand Over Terror Group Heads | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/our-war-preparedness-much-better-india-asks-pakistan-to-hand-over-terror-group-heads-exclusive/): Top government sources said Pakistan should stop the “proxy war and go back” as the country is already facing economic crises, with “90 per cent public standing against the Army”
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's Power 'Strengthened' Amid Standoff With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munirs-power-strengthened-amid-standoff-with-india/): Pakistan’s Supreme Court has empowered Asim Munir by upholding the trials of civilians in the military courts in the country, a move that significantly strengthens the army chief.
- [India and Pakistan tension mounting amid attacks and accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-and-pakistan-tension-mounting-amid-attacks-and-accusations/): Calls for restraint and fact-checking continue as New Delhi and Islamabad report drone and artillery attacks.
- [X Accounts of Leading Pakistan Journalists, Hamid Mir & Najam Aziz Sethi, Blocked By India Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/x-accounts-of-leading-pakistan-journalists-hamid-mir-najam-aziz-sethi-blocked-by-india-amid-tensions/): India’s move came after Pakistan on Thursday triggered India by attempting to target several areas in Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- ["Cooked-up Story” Pak Denies Role as India Downs 50 Drones in Overnight Attack, Turkey Fears New War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/cooked-up-story-pak-denies-role-as-india-downs-50-drones-in-overnight-attack-turkey-fears-new-war/): Pakistan’s military on Thursday (May 8) accused India of “cooking up stories” after it alleged Pakistan had launched drone and missile attacks on military stations across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.Pakistan military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the accusations were a “fantastic and cooked-up story”.India said it hit nine “terrorist infrastructure” sites […]
- [India Has Blocked X Accounts Of Pakistani Journalists Hamid Mir And Najam Aziz Sethi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-has-blocked-x-accounts-of-pakistani-journalists-hamid-mir-and-najam-aziz-sethi-news18/): X accounts of Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Najam Sethi blocked by India”They have been accused of spreading fake news and propaganda,” News18’s @AmanKayamHai_ shares details n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [After 9 Terror Hubs, India Plans To Attack Pakistan’s ‘Easy Money’ At IMF Meet: Inside Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/after-9-terror-hubs-india-plans-to-attack-pakistans-easy-money-at-imf-meet-inside-details/): Strike on terror funding: India wants to ensure Pakistan’s IMF aid is stopped and it is put on FATF grey list. News18 accesses points India may raise to cut their economic lifeline
- [Vladimir Putin: After 25 years in power, what next for Russia’s president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/vladimir-putin-after-25-years-in-power-what-next-for-russias-president/): From chasing rats as a child to the KGB, how 72-year-old Putin came to power – and what drives him now.
- [The Vatican’s messy finances: Will Pope Leo XIV be able to clean up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/the-vaticans-messy-finances-will-pope-leo-xiv-be-able-to-clean-up/): The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.
- [Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors in Game 2 to even series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/timberwolves-beat-curry-less-warriors-in-game-2-to-even-series/): Minnesota Timberwolves win 117-93 against Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
- [How India’s 200+ Missions Across The World Are Turning Up Diplomatic Heat On Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/how-indias-200-missions-across-the-world-are-turning-up-diplomatic-heat-on-pakistan/): Over 200 Indian missions across the world have been active since India and Pakistan locked horns, with envoys in major countries giving on-record interviews for maximum impact
- ['Can't Even Utter Modi's Name': Pakistani MP Dubs Shehbaz Sharif 'Coward' Amid Border Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/cant-even-utter-modis-name-pakistani-mp-dubs-shehbaz-sharif-coward-amid-border-tensions/): Pakistan escalated tensions on the border as it launched over 50 drones into India, which successfully took down every single drone.
- [‘Missiles in skies’: Panic in Indian frontier cities as war clouds gather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/missiles-in-skies-panic-in-indian-frontier-cities-as-war-clouds-gather/): Millions in cities near the border in India and Indian-administered Kashmir are on edge amid blackouts, explosions.
- [Israeli soldiers killed and injured in Gaza explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/israeli-soldiers-killed-and-injured-in-gaza-explosion/): An explosion in southern Gaza’s Rafah killed and injured Israeli soldiers after it caused a building to collapse.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,170](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1170/): These are the key events on day 1,170 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Air Raid Sirens In Panchkula After Chandigarh | IAF Station Warns Of Possible Attack By Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/air-raid-sirens-in-panchkula-after-chandigarh-iaf-station-warns-of-possible-attack-by-pakistan/): | Sirens were sounded in Panchkula after Chandigarh, with authorities advising people to stay indoors as a precaution n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Owaisi's Question May Put Pakistan's 'Brother' Turkey In Tight Spot: 'They Bomb...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/owaisis-question-may-put-pakistans-brother-turkey-in-tight-spot-they-bomb/): The AIMIM chief is perhaps correct. Turkey Minister Hakan Fidan in December had said that his country will do “whatever it takes” to ensure its security.
- [Pakistan To Free Hafiz Saeed Amid War With India? Petition Filed In Lahore High Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/pakistan-to-free-hafiz-saeed-amid-war-with-india-petition-filed-in-lahore-high-court/): Hafiz Saeed and several other JuD leaders have reportedly filed petitions in the Lahore High Court requesting the annulment of their multiple-year sentences
- [Ahead Of Key IMF Meet, India Moves To Block Pakistan’s Global Funding With ‘Actionable’ Proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/ahead-of-key-imf-meet-india-moves-to-block-pakistans-global-funding-with-actionable-proof/): India is pushing for Pakistan’s re-entry into ‘grey’ list, which could restrict its access to international aid and other financial packages, including the one scheduled from IMF
- ['Heavy Losses': Pakistan Govt X Account Posts Loan Plea To Fight India; Officials Blame Hackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/heavy-losses-pakistan-govt-x-account-posts-loan-plea-to-fight-india-officials-blame-hackers/): Pakistan launched drone, missile strikes into India last night, unprovoked. India foiled its attempts to cause damages and loss of lives in country and shot down the projectiles.
- [If No Talks Then Guns, Warns Pakistan Defence Minister, India Calls Out ‘Sign Of Desperation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/if-no-talks-then-guns-warns-pakistan-defence-minister-india-calls-out-sign-of-desperation/): Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that Khawaja Asif is afraid that he will lose his constituency in Sialkot if war breaks out and is hence resorting to empty threats
- [Jammu And Kashmir Cm Omar Abdullah Heads To Jammu To Take Stock Of The Situation | India Vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/jammu-and-kashmir-cm-omar-abdullah-heads-to-jammu-to-take-stock-of-the-situation-india-vs-pakistan/): | Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah heads to Jammu to take stock of the situation n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India Vs Pakistan War News | Operation Sindoor Updates: Over 50 Drones Neutralised By India In J-K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-vs-pakistan-war-news-operation-sindoor-updates-over-50-drones-neutralised-by-india-in-j-k/): | At least 45 drones taken down by Air Defence alone between Ladakh to Bhuj, Military infrastructure in Leh was also targeted by Pakistan n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Imran Khan's Party Fears For His Life In Jail As India Pounds Pakistan With Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/imran-khans-party-fears-for-his-life-in-jail-as-india-pounds-pakistan-with-drones/): Imran Khan has been in jail because of what he says are politically motivated cases filed against him for going against the Pakistan Army.
- [India At War With Pakistan-Backed Terrorists, Says Indian Envoy To US Vinay Kwatra | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-at-war-with-pakistan-backed-terrorists-says-indian-envoy-to-us-vinay-kwatra-watch/): Vinay Kwatra told US broadcaster CNN that India’s Operation Sindoor was intended to hold the terrorists accountable for Pahalgam carnage.
- ['You Give Funerals To Terrorists...': Indian Envoy Shows How Pakistan Army Backs Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/you-give-funerals-to-terrorists-indian-envoy-shows-how-pakistan-army-backs-terror/): Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami said Pakistan chose to escalate the matter and India would respond “proportionally” if Islamabad retaliates.
- [‘Leone!’ Vatican crowds hail Leo XIV as new pope of the Catholic Church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/leone-vatican-crowds-hail-leo-xiv-as-new-pope-of-the-catholic-church/): Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.
- [Student protester Mohsen Mahdawi unveils legal defence fund for immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/student-protester-mohsen-mahdawi-unveils-legal-defence-fund-for-immigrants/): Mahdawi was recently released after being arrested as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on student protesters.
- [Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/who-is-pope-leo-xiv-the-first-us-pontiff/): Al Jazeera looks at Pope Leo’s views, background and his journey from Chicago to the top of the Catholic Church.
- [India-Pakistan drone war heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/india-pakistan-drone-war-heats-up/): Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.
- [Man Utd beat Athletic Club to set up Europa League final with Tottenham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/man-utd-beat-athletic-club-to-set-up-europa-league-final-with-tottenham/): Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal.
- [Pakistan Targets Indian Military Bases, Saudi Minister Due In Islamabad As US Urges De-escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/pakistan-targets-indian-military-bases-saudi-minister-due-in-islamabad-as-us-urges-de-escalation/): India said it thwarted Pakistani missile and drone strikes on May 8 targeting Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot, using “kinetic and non-kinetic” measures. No casualties were reported, though blackouts hit Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. India intercepted eight missiles and struck Pakistani air defence systems, including one in Lahore. Amid accusations and counterstrikes, New Delhi blamed Islamabad […]
- [As Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, A Look At Nationalities Of Popes Since 1900](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/as-cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-first-american-pope-a-look-at-nationalities-of-popes-since-1900/): The nationality with the highest number of Popes is Italian. Over 190 Popes have been Italian.
- ['None Of Our Business...': JD Vance Says US 'Won't Get Involved' In India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/none-of-our-business-jd-vance-says-us-wont-get-involved-in-india-pakistan-war/): JD Vance said the United States would continue to urge both countries to de-escalate tensions and pursue the matter through diplomatic channels.
- [What are India and Pakistan’s military & nuclear capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/08/what-are-india-and-pakistans-military-nuclear-capabilities/): Soraya Lennie compares India’s and Pakistan’s nuclear and conventional weapons capabilities.
- [Children, Women Among 10 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/children-women-among-10-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza/): Post Content
- ['Ukraine Is Ready To Meet': Zelenskyy After Putin Proposes Direct Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/ukraine-is-ready-to-meet-zelenskyy-after-putin-proposes-direct-talks/): Post Content
- [‘Difficult ceasefire’: Guns silent, but will the India-Pakistan truce hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/difficult-ceasefire-guns-silent-but-will-the-india-pakistan-truce-hold/): While residents along India’s border areas remain on the edge, experts say the fragile peace does not promise much.
- [India and Pakistan are “keen to avoid further escalation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/india-and-pakistan-are-keen-to-avoid-further-escalation/): “Both India and Pakistan would not have wanted this to escalate.”
- [Freed Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk thanks supporters after her release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/freed-turkish-student-rumeysa-ozturk-thanks-supporters-after-her-release/): Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk has been released six weeks after she was held in an immigration detention centre.
- [Edwards, Timberwolves overcome Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/edwards-timberwolves-overcome-warriors-in-game-3-to-take-2-1-series-lead/): Anthony Edwards leads a late rally as the Minnesota Timberwolves surge past Golden State Warriors to win Game 3.
- [Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, Italy’s home of white marble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/resistance-and-extractivism-inside-carrara-italys-home-of-white-marble/): In a place where natural beauty and industrial extraction collide, people are fighting for a town threatened by decline.
- [Week in Pictures: From India-Pakistan fighting to V-E Day anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/week-in-pictures-from-india-pakistan-fighting-to-v-e-day-anniversary/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [India's Battle-Tested Defense Systems: Future of National Security? Key Takeaways From Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/indias-battle-tested-defense-systems-future-of-national-security-key-takeaways-from-experts/): Post Content
- [UFC 315: Della Maddalena defeats Muhammad in welterweight title fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/ufc-315-della-maddalena-defeats-muhammad-in-welterweight-title-fight/): Jack Della Maddalena upsets Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision to win welterweight title at UFC 315 in Montreal.
- [At least 21 die in Sri Lanka after bus carrying pilgrims veers off cliff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/at-least-21-die-in-sri-lanka-after-bus-carrying-pilgrims-veers-off-cliff/): The accident takes place near the town of Kotmale, about 140km (86 miles) east of Colombo.
- [Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/albania-votes-in-general-elections-as-pm-edi-rama-seeks-a-fourth-term/): A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.
- [Chidambaram's Scathing Critique: Modi's Dominance & Govt's Failures Exposed | Trump India Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/chidambarams-scathing-critique-modis-dominance-govts-failures-exposed-trump-india-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Admits To Role In 2019 Pulwama Terror Attack: 'Our Tactical Brilliance...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/pakistan-admits-to-role-in-2019-pulwama-terror-attack-our-tactical-brilliance/): Post Content
- [France In Talks With Britain, Ukraine About Potential Troops: Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/france-in-talks-with-britain-ukraine-about-potential-troops-macron/): Post Content
- ['Job Well Done': Trump Says He'll Work With India, Pakistan Over Kashmir Issue, Welcomes Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/job-well-done-trump-says-hell-work-with-india-pakistan-over-kashmir-issue-welcomes-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Iran, US To Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Clashing Red Lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/iran-us-to-resume-nuclear-talks-amid-clashing-red-lines/): Post Content
- [Hamas Releases Video Of Two Israeli Hostages Alive In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/hamas-releases-video-of-two-israeli-hostages-alive-in-gaza/): Post Content
- ['Job Well Done': Trump Says He'll Work With India, Pakistan On Kashmir, Boost Trade After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/job-well-done-trump-says-hell-work-with-india-pakistan-on-kashmir-boost-trade-after-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Adds New Piece Of Art To Oval Office: His Assassination Attempt Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/donald-trump-adds-new-piece-of-art-to-oval-office-his-assassination-attempt-statue/): Post Content
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- [Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/putin-proposes-direct-russia-ukraine-talks-in-istanbul-on-may-15/): Offer comes after European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day truce to start on Monday.
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- ['Great Progress Made': Trump Hails 'Total Reset' After Meeting With China Over Tariffs In Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/great-progress-made-trump-hails-total-reset-after-meeting-with-china-over-tariffs-in-switzerland/): Post Content
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- [Turkey, Azerbaijan Welcome India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Urge Dialogue And Lasting Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/turkey-azerbaijan-welcome-india-pakistan-ceasefire-urge-dialogue-and-lasting-peace/): Post Content
- [Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/will-the-truce-between-india-and-pakistan-resolve-differences-over-kashmir/): A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.
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- [Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv demand an end to war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/israeli-protesters-in-tel-aviv-demand-an-end-to-war-on-gaza/): Thousands gather demanding an end to the war and the release of Israeli captives in Gaza.
- ["Gunfires, Explosions…" Pak Launches Drones Into India Hours After Islamabad Requested for Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/gunfires-explosions-pak-launches-drones-into-india-hours-after-islamabad-requested-for-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Pro-Terrorist TikTok Accounts Post Videos Of Terror Camps Hit By India During Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/pro-terrorist-tiktok-accounts-post-videos-of-terror-camps-hit-by-india-during-operation-sindoor/): Post Content
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- ['Will Continue To Uphold Pakistan's Sovereignty': China Extends Support To Islamabad Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/will-continue-to-uphold-pakistans-sovereignty-china-extends-support-to-islamabad-amid-tensions/): Post Content
- [Bangladesh's Interim Govt Bans Ousted Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/bangladeshs-interim-govt-bans-ousted-ex-pm-sheikh-hasinas-awami-league-party/): Post Content
- [Explosions, violations reported after India and Pakistan agree ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/explosions-violations-reported-after-india-and-pakistan-agree-ceasefire/): The nations have agreed to an internationally mediated agreement sparking scenes of celebrations in Kashmir.
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- [Trump Announces "Full And Immediate" India And Pakistan Ceasefire, Says 'Talks Mediated By US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/trump-announces-full-and-immediate-india-and-pakistan-ceasefire-says-talks-mediated-by-us/): Post Content
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- [China, US hold talks on tariffs in first bid to de-escalate trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/china-us-hold-talks-on-tariffs-in-first-bid-to-de-escalate-trade-war/): Analysts have low expectations of a breakthrough, but host Switzerland hopes ‘road map’ will emerge.
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- ['India, Pakistan Agree To Full & Immediate Ceasefire': Donald Trump Makes Big Announcement Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/india-pakistan-agree-to-full-immediate-ceasefire-donald-trump-makes-big-announcement-amid-tensions/): Post Content
- [Children among several killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza amid aid blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/children-among-several-killed-in-israels-attacks-on-gaza-amid-aid-blockade/): Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel’s ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza.
- [US to fast-track investments from Middle East before Trump trip: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/us-to-fast-track-investments-from-middle-east-before-trump-trip-report/): US is looking to fast-track investments by UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Bloomberg News said.
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- [Pakistan Releases Video Showing Missile Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/pakistan-releases-video-showing-missile-firing/): Post Content
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- [Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/pakistan-launches-operation-bunyan-marsoos-what-we-know-so-far/): Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other’s airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.
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- [Qatar leads Syria search for bodies of US hostages killed by ISIL: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/qatar-leads-syria-search-for-bodies-of-us-hostages-killed-by-isil-report/): The search and rescue group has found the remains of three unidentified bodies so far, according to anonymous sources.
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- [Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/pakistan-postpones-psl-t20-cricket-amid-clashes-with-india/): Pakistan postpones its Twenty20 league indefinitely, scrapping UAE relocation plan, as tension with India escalates.
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- [European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv to press Russia for 30-day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/european-leaders-in-ukraines-kyiv-to-press-russia-for-30-day-ceasefire/): Trip marks the first joint visit to Ukraine by leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland.
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- [Billions In The Bank, Missiles In The Sky: How IMF Bailout Changed Pakistan’s War Posturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/billions-in-the-bank-missiles-in-the-sky-how-imf-bailout-changed-pakistans-war-posturing/): Post Content
- [China 'Strongly' Urges India, Pakistan To Avoid Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/china-strongly-urges-india-pakistan-to-avoid-escalation/): Post Content
- [IMF's $1 Billion Loan To Pakistan Puzzles Many, Including Omar Abdullah: 'Not Sure How...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/10/imfs-1-billion-loan-to-pakistan-puzzles-many-including-omar-abdullah-not-sure-how/): Post Content
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- [India, Pakistan exchange claims over drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/09/india-pakistan-exchange-claims-over-drone-strikes/): India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years
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- [Air Marshal AK Bharti: India's Target Was Terrorist Infrastructure, Not The Pakistan Military..](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/air-marshal-ak-bharti-indias-target-was-terrorist-infrastructure-not-the-pakistan-military/): Post Content
- [Israel committed to ‘intensified’ Gaza operation despite US captive release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/israel-committed-to-intensified-gaza-operation-despite-us-captive-release/): Israeli PM says negotiations with Hamas will continue ‘under fire’, with just a pause for Edan Alexander’s release.
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- [Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket/): In the end of an era for Indian Test cricket, Virat Kohli follows fellow batting star Rohit Sharma into retirement.
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- [Kurdish PKK Announces To Disband, Disarm; May End Decades-Long Conflict With Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/kurdish-pkk-announces-to-disband-disarm-may-end-decades-long-conflict-with-turkey/): Post Content
- [US, China To Cut Reciprocal Tariffs By 115% In Temporary 90-Day Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/us-china-to-cut-reciprocal-tariffs-by-115-in-temporary-90-day-truce/): Post Content
- [Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/kurdish-pkk-to-disband-potentially-ending-decades-of-conflict-in-turkiye/): Move follows February call by jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan for group to lay down its arms.
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- [Will Russia-Ukraine Reach Ceasefire? Zelenskyy Ready To Meet Putin In Turkey | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/will-russia-ukraine-reach-ceasefire-zelenskyy-ready-to-meet-putin-in-turkey-updates/): Post Content
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- [Suicide Blast Kills Two Cops In Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/suicide-blast-kills-two-cops-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Post Content
- [Operation Sindoor: Pakistan Admits 'Minor Damage' To Aircraft As Indian Air Power Stings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/operation-sindoor-pakistan-admits-minor-damage-to-aircraft-as-indian-air-power-stings/): Post Content
- [How Pakistan Used Nuclear Threat To Pressure US, Avoid Full-Scale War With India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/how-pakistan-used-nuclear-threat-to-pressure-us-avoid-full-scale-war-with-india-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/hamas-says-it-will-release-us-israeli-captive-edan-alexander/): The statement did not indicate when the 21-year-old Alexander would be released.
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- [More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/more-than-100-dead-after-flooding-in-eastern-dr-congo-officials-say/): The victims were mostly children and elderly people, with an additional 28 injured.
- [Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/fact-checking-trumps-claim-of-securing-10-trillion-in-investments-for-us/): The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.
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- [US, China Announce Reaching Trade Deal Following Geneva Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/us-china-announce-reaching-trade-deal-following-geneva-talks/): Post Content
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- [Trump Calls For Urgent Russia-Ukraine Talks 'Without Delay'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/11/trump-calls-for-urgent-russia-ukraine-talks-without-delay/): Post Content
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- [India's S-400 Intact, Modi Debunks Pak's Adampur Base Lie; LeT Terrorists Killed in Shopian, Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/indias-s-400-intact-modi-debunks-paks-adampur-base-lie-let-terrorists-killed-in-shopian-kashmir/): Post Content
- [India’s Strike On 11 Airbases Destroyed 20% Of Pakistan Air Force Infra, Several Fighter Jets: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/indias-strike-on-11-airbases-destroyed-20-of-pakistan-air-force-infra-several-fighter-jets-sources/): Post Content
- [Can skateboarding transform lives in Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/can-skateboarding-transform-lives-in-bangladesh/): “We kept finding her on the streets so we involved her in our skate programs.”
- [Dozens of white South Africans welcomed to US as refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/dozens-of-white-south-africans-welcomed-to-us-as-refugees/): A group of white South Africans granted refugee status have arrived in the US.
- [What does the future look like for Palestinians in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/what-does-the-future-look-like-for-palestinians-in-gaza/): As Gaza lies in ruins, who will lead its reconstruction, and what future awaits under siege without a political roadmap?
- [Trump Tower In Syria? Sharaa ‘Eyes Meeting With US Prez’ As He Lands In Saudi, ‘Ready To Offer…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-tower-in-syria-sharaa-eyes-meeting-with-us-prez-as-he-lands-in-saudi-ready-to-offer/): Post Content
- [Can green card, visa holders get Real ID, required to fly in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/can-green-card-visa-holders-get-real-id-required-to-fly-in-the-us/): Trump administration’s move to make the Real ID mandatory raises questions about how it will affect noncitizens.
- [Journalist is among victims of Israeli attack on Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/journalist-is-among-victims-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital/): An Israeli air attack on Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza killed at least two people, including journalist Hassan
- [US Replaces B-2 Bombers Near Iran, Saudi to "Dissuade Trump" From Allowing Israel Strikes on Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/us-replaces-b-2-bombers-near-iran-saudi-to-dissuade-trump-from-allowing-israel-strikes-on-tehran/): Post Content
- [Palestinian journalist among two killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/palestinian-journalist-among-two-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital/): Hassan Eslaih has been killed in Nasser Hospital during treatment for injuries sustained in the previous Israeli attack.
- [France convicts actor Gerard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/france-convicts-actor-gerard-depardieu-for-sexually-assaulting-two-women/): Depardieu is put on the sex offenders list and receives a suspended sentence for groping the women on a film set.
- [Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here’s what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/kurdish-leader-ocalan-told-the-pkk-to-disband-it-did-heres-what-to-know/): PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Turkiye after four decades.
- [Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership ends before French Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/djokovic-murray-coaching-partnership-ends-before-french-open/): Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split weeks before the French Open after six-month coaching partnership.
- [‘Stood Like A Wall’: How India’s Akash-led ‘Layered’ Defence System ‘Thwarted’ Pakistan’s Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/stood-like-a-wall-how-indias-akash-led-layered-defence-system-thwarted-pakistans-missiles/): Post Content
- [Saudi Crown Prince MBS Welcomes Trump, US President Kicks Off Middle East Tour For Big Ticket Deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/saudi-crown-prince-mbs-welcomes-trump-us-president-kicks-off-middle-east-tour-for-big-ticket-deals/): Post Content
- [Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston’s Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/knicks-vs-celtics-tatum-injured-in-bostons-game-4-loss-in-nba-playoffs/): New York Knicks take a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 against Boston Celtics, who lost Jayson Tatum to injury.
- [Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/argentinas-top-court-finds-nazi-files-of-global-significance-in-basement/): Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina’s Supreme Court.
- [Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/why-did-the-us-and-china-slash-tariffs-and-whats-next/): Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.
- [Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-offers-to-join-russia-ukraine-direct-peace-talks-in-istanbul/): Zelenskyy welcomes the US leader’s initiative, insists Putin should also be in the Turkish city ‘in person’.
- ['Handcuffed, Called The American' Israel Claims Hamas 'Tortured' Hostage Edan Alexander In Captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/handcuffed-called-the-american-israel-claims-hamas-tortured-hostage-edan-alexander-in-captivity/): Post Content
- [Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/philippines-election-results-who-won-who-lost-and-whats-next/): Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.
- [Trump visits the Middle East: All the countries visited by US presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-visits-the-middle-east-all-the-countries-visited-by-us-presidents/): For the second time in his presidency, Donald Trump’s first official state visit is to Saudi Arabia.
- [Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan’s war raises regional tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/drones-gold-and-threats-sudans-war-raises-regional-tensions/): RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country’s booming gold economy.
- [Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/campaigners-take-uk-to-court-over-export-of-f-35-components-to-israel/): Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation, and the Global Legal Action Network take their case to the High Court.
- [US President Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia on official visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/us-president-donald-trump-lands-in-saudi-arabia-on-official-visit/): US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop of a three-country tour of Gulf states.
- [Russia must assume responsibility for MH17 downing: UN aviation agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/russia-must-assume-responsibility-for-mh17-downing-un-aviation-agency/): The ICAO says Russia must pay damages for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014.
- [Pakistan Army On 'Sunnah Timing' Of Attack On India: 'Islam Integral Part Of Our Training' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/pakistan-army-on-sunnah-timing-of-attack-on-india-islam-integral-part-of-our-training-watch/): Post Content
- [Former Pakistani Minister Hina Khar Storms Out Of Live Debate When Grilled On Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/former-pakistani-minister-hina-khar-storms-out-of-live-debate-when-grilled-on-terrorism/): Post Content
- [‘No guardrails’: How India-Pakistan combat obliterated old red lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/no-guardrails-how-india-pakistan-combat-obliterated-old-red-lines/): From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.
- [Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-in-the-middle-east-how-much-are-us-gulf-investments-worth/): US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday.
- [India’s Operation Sindoor Reduces Pakistan To Junkyard Of Chinese Weapons | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/indias-operation-sindoor-reduces-pakistan-to-junkyard-of-chinese-weapons-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Asim Munir's Ego, Outdated Warfare Reasons For Pakistan's Crisis: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/asim-munirs-ego-outdated-warfare-reasons-for-pakistans-crisis-sources/): Post Content
- [Afrikaners landing in US with refugee status is “deeply offensive”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/afrikaners-landing-in-us-with-refugee-status-is-deeply-offensive/): “Trump’s acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees into the United States is an assault across many fronts.”
- ['Great Gesture': Trump Says He Would Be 'Stupid' To Reject Qatari Air Force One Gift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/great-gesture-trump-says-he-would-be-stupid-to-reject-qatari-air-force-one-gift/): Post Content
- ['Utterly Ludicrous Statement': Piers Morgan Slams Pakistan Analyst's Osama Claim On Live TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/utterly-ludicrous-statement-piers-morgan-slams-pakistan-analysts-osama-claim-on-live-tv/): Post Content
- ['Send Suicide Bombers To Kolkata': Bangladeshi Islamist's Terror Threats Against Hindus On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/send-suicide-bombers-to-kolkata-bangladeshi-islamists-terror-threats-against-hindus-on-cam/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,174](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1174/): These are the key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hostage Edan Alexander Comes Out Of Hamas Captivity Donning US And Israel Flags | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/hostage-edan-alexander-comes-out-of-hamas-captivity-donning-us-and-israel-flags-video/): Post Content
- [A Week Of Trump's Big Wins: Ceasefires, Trade Deals & American Hostage Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/a-week-of-trumps-big-wins-ceasefires-trade-deals-american-hostage-freedom/): Post Content
- [Calls, Strikes, Nuclear Threats: What Led To India Pakistan Ceasefire And Did US Really Have A Role?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/calls-strikes-nuclear-threats-what-led-to-india-pakistan-ceasefire-and-did-us-really-have-a-role/): Post Content
- ['No Hostile Design' Can Weaken Resolve of Pakistan's Armed Forces: General Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/no-hostile-design-can-weaken-resolve-of-pakistans-armed-forces-general-asim-munir/): Post Content
- [Violent Fight Erupts In Libyan Capital As Rival Militias Clash, Armed Group Leader Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/violent-fight-erupts-in-libyan-capital-as-rival-militias-clash-armed-group-leader-killed/): Post Content
- [2 Indian Students From Cleveland State University Killed In Car Crash In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/2-indian-students-from-cleveland-state-university-killed-in-car-crash-in-new-york/): Post Content
- [UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/un-urges-calm-as-heavy-fire-clashes-erupt-in-libyas-tripoli/): Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
- [Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/music-mogul-diddy-faces-allegations-of-abuse-during-first-day-of-us-trial/): Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
- [Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/trump-administration-welcomes-59-white-south-africans-as-refugees-to-the-us/): Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.
- [One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/one-in-five-people-in-gaza-face-starvation-famine-watchdog-warns/): The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.
- [Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/trump-signs-executive-order-to-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices/): President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.
- [US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander reunites with family after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/us-israeli-soldier-edan-alexander-reunites-with-family-after-release/): Video from the Israeli military showed the moment of US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander reuniting with his family.
- [Oil, Trade And Nukes: Trump Visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar And The UAE With Many Deals On The Table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/oil-trade-and-nukes-trump-visits-saudi-arabia-qatar-and-the-uae-with-many-deals-on-the-table/): Post Content
- [Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/hamas-frees-soldier-edan-alexander-as-gaza-faces-bombardment-famine-risk/): Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.
- [Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/can-istanbul-talks-pave-way-to-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin – if he attends in person.
- [India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/india-pakistan-ceasefire-brings-hope-and-uncertainty/): A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.
- [Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/protesters-rally-against-israels-participation-in-eurovision/): Protesters in Basel condemned Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
- [After 40 Years, Kurdish Group PKK Announces Disbandment, Turkey Calls It "Historic" And Important](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/after-40-years-kurdish-group-pkk-announces-disbandment-turkey-calls-it-historic-and-important/): Post Content
- [UK's Princess Kate Says 'Nature Has Been My Sanctuary' During Cancer Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/uks-princess-kate-says-nature-has-been-my-sanctuary-during-cancer-battle/): Post Content
- [‘Welcome Home Edan’: Trump Claims Credit After Hamas Releases American-Israeli Hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/welcome-home-edan-trump-claims-credit-after-hamas-releases-american-israeli-hostage/): Post Content
- ['They Don't Indulge In Terror Activities': What Pakistan Defence Minister Said On His Country Sheltering Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/they-dont-indulge-in-terror-activities-what-pakistan-defence-minister-said-on-his-country-sheltering-terrorists/): Post Content
- [India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/indias-modi-says-fighting-only-paused-in-wake-of-conflict-with-pakistan/): Modi vows India will ‘retaliate on its own terms’ if there is any future ‘terror’ attack on the country.
- [Power Outage Hits London's Subway Network; Multiple Routes Disrupted, Passengers Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/power-outage-hits-londons-subway-network-multiple-routes-disrupted-passengers-stranded/): Post Content
- [Modi Outlines Security Doctrine, Warns Pakistan That Operation Sindoor Will Be The "New Normal"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/modi-outlines-security-doctrine-warns-pakistan-that-operation-sindoor-will-be-the-new-normal/): Post Content
- [Modi's Big Message: "If We Talk To Pakistan, It Will Only Be About PoK And Terrorism"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/modis-big-message-if-we-talk-to-pakistan-it-will-only-be-about-pok-and-terrorism/): Post Content
- [Is Trump abandoning Israel? Not really](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/is-trump-abandoning-israel-not-really/): US president may have excluded Israel from his pursuit of megadeals in the Gulf, but he remains a committed supporter
- [PKK disbands, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/pkk-disbands-potentially-ending-decades-of-conflict-in-turkiye/): The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has announced that it plans to disband and disarm.
- [Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/pope-leo-calls-for-release-of-jailed-journalists-notes-their-courage/): The new pontiff talks of witnesses ‘who report on war even at the cost of their lives’.
- ['Water And Blood Can't Flow Together': Top Quotes From PM Modi's Address To The Nation Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/water-and-blood-cant-flow-together-top-quotes-from-pm-modis-address-to-the-nation-today/): Post Content
- [UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/uk-veterans-allege-war-crimes-by-british-forces-in-afghanistan-iraq/): Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.
- [Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/renewed-rsf-shelling-killed-several-in-sudans-el-fasher-army-says/): The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any ‘interference’ in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.
- [Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/ivory-coast-opposition-leader-resigns-but-vows-to-still-fight-for-victory/): Tidjane Thiam’s campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.
- [From "None Of Our Business" To "Mediated By US": Did Nuclear Threat Speed Up India-Pakistan Truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/from-none-of-our-business-to-mediated-by-us-did-nuclear-threat-speed-up-india-pakistan-truce/): Post Content
- [Trump Claims 'Helped' India-Pakistan Stop Nuclear War, Cites Trade As A 'Big Reason'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/trump-claims-helped-india-pakistan-stop-nuclear-war-cites-trade-as-a-big-reason/): Post Content
- [Amid India-Pakistan Conflict, Decoding China’s Balancing Act | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/amid-india-pakistan-conflict-decoding-chinas-balancing-act-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Big Blow To Israel’s Houthi War? US Says ‘Will Only Back Attack If…’ As IDF Eyes Yemen Port Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/big-blow-to-israels-houthi-war-us-says-will-only-back-attack-if-as-idf-eyes-yemen-port-strike/): Post Content
- [Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/trump-visits-saudi-arabia-qatar-uae-what-to-know/): Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.
- [UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/uk-labour-government-toughens-immigration-plans-as-far-right-gains-support/): PM Starmer’s shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour’s large base of left-of-centre supporters.
- [Pope Leo XIV urges freedom for imprisoned journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-freedom-for-imprisoned-journalists/): Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists across the world.
- [Framed By Hasina, Now Used Against Her: Bangladesh Bans Awami League Under Anti-Terror Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/framed-by-hasina-now-used-against-her-bangladesh-bans-awami-league-under-anti-terror-law/): Post Content
- ["Destroy Enemy In The Sky" India Shows Wreckage Of Pakistani Mirage Fighter Jet | Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/destroy-enemy-in-the-sky-india-shows-wreckage-of-pakistani-mirage-fighter-jet-operation-sindoor/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Army Headquarters To Relocate After India’s Rawalpindi Attack? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/pakistan-army-headquarters-to-relocate-after-indias-rawalpindi-attack-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Hafiz Saeed Aide Abdul Rauf Presides Over Another Funeral Of LeT Terrorists Killed In Operation Sindoor | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/hafiz-saeed-aide-abdul-rauf-presides-over-another-funeral-of-let-terrorists-killed-in-operation-sindoor-video/): Post Content
- [Zelenskyy challenges Putin to face-to-face meeting in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/zelenskyy-challenges-putin-to-face-to-face-meeting-in-turkiye/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will be waiting to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Turkiye to talk.
- [Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Who is going to testify, what are the charges?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/sean-diddy-combs-trial-who-is-going-to-testify-what-are-the-charges/): The trial resumes on Monday in which the American music mogul faces charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.
- [Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/qatar-and-us-in-talks-over-offer-of-luxury-plane-to-use-as-air-force-one/): Democrats and good government advocates say it is unethical and likely unconstitutional for Trump to accept.
- [Alonso to replace Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/alonso-to-replace-ancelotti-as-real-madrid-manager-reports/): Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso poised to replace Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to media reports.
- [India-Pakistan ceasefire celebrations despite lingering tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/india-pakistan-ceasefire-celebrations-despite-lingering-tensions/): People in Pakistan and India have been celebrating a ceasefire after the most serious fighting between the two nations.
- [Video shows arrest of Mayor of Newark at US detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/video-shows-arrest-of-mayor-of-newark-at-us-detention-centre/): Police bodycam footage shows Newark Mayor Ras Baraka being arrested outside a detention centre in New Jersey
- [‘Dance Of Hillary’ To ‘Calls From Military’: Pak Targets Indian Journalists, Security Personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/dance-of-hillary-to-calls-from-military-pak-targets-indian-journalists-security-personnel/): Post Content
- [US, China Slash Tariffs by 115% in Breakthrough Geneva Talks, Pledge Ongoing Dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/us-china-slash-tariffs-by-115-in-breakthrough-geneva-talks-pledge-ongoing-dialogue/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Firm With Nuke Links Accessed US Tech, Sought Pahalgam Images Before Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/pakistan-firm-with-nuke-links-accessed-us-tech-sought-pahalgam-images-before-attack-report/): Post Content
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi To Address Nation Today At 8 PM & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/news18-evening-digest-pm-modi-to-address-nation-today-at-8-pm-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- [Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/diplomatic-spat-ignites-as-poland-accuses-russia-of-sabotage/): Russian ambassador summoned, consulate closed, as probe confirms Moscow’s involvement in Warsaw shopping centre fire.
- [Why did Virat Kohli retire from Tests and what does 269 mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/12/why-did-virat-kohli-retire-from-tests-and-what-does-269-mean/): Batting star Virat Kohli has retired from Tests, ending the career of the most important Indian player of his era.
- [Trump Meets Al-Sharaa In Saudi After Lifting Sanctions On Syria, Urges Abraham Accords With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-meets-al-sharaa-in-saudi-after-lifting-sanctions-on-syria-urges-abraham-accords-with-israel/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Open To Visiting Turkey For Ukraine Talks If Vladimir Putin Attends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/donald-trump-open-to-visiting-turkey-for-ukraine-talks-if-vladimir-putin-attends/): Post Content
- [Bangladesh Announces Reform Deal Reached, IMF To Release $1.3 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/bangladesh-announces-reform-deal-reached-imf-to-release-1-3-billion/): Post Content
- [News18 Evening Digest: India Successfully Tests Indigenous Drone Killer Bhargavastra & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/news18-evening-digest-india-successfully-tests-indigenous-drone-killer-bhargavastra-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- [In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/in-some-jewish-families-speaking-up-for-palestine-stirs-discontent/): Opposing views have become more entrenched since the genocide in Gaza began, resulting in disownment for some.
- [60 Dead as IDF Bombs “Tunnel Under Hospital” to Kill Hamas' Sinwar, US Not Informed, Macron "Angry"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/60-dead-as-idf-bombs-tunnel-under-hospital-to-kill-hamas-sinwar-us-not-informed-macron-angry/): Post Content
- [Indian-Origin College Student Dies After Falling From Hotel Balcony In Bahamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/indian-origin-college-student-dies-after-falling-from-hotel-balcony-in-bahamas/): Post Content
- [Turkey, Azerbaijan Tourism To Trip As Travel Portals See Surge In Cancellations Amid Boycott Calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/turkey-azerbaijan-tourism-to-trip-as-travel-portals-see-surge-in-cancellations-amid-boycott-calls/): Post Content
- [In Copycat Move, Shehbaz Sharif Tours Military Sites A Day After PM Modi’s Adampur Airbase Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/in-copycat-move-shehbaz-sharif-tours-military-sites-a-day-after-pm-modis-adampur-airbase-visit/): Post Content
- [‘Drugged, Raped, Photographed My Wife For Years’: UK Husband’s Chilling Confession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/drugged-raped-photographed-my-wife-for-years-uk-husbands-chilling-confession/): Post Content
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 70 as ceasefire talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-70-as-ceasefire-talks-continue/): At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp.
- [Syrians celebrate US president’s decision to remove sanction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/syrians-celebrate-us-presidents-decision-to-remove-sanction/): Syrians celebrated throughout the night after US President Donald Trump announced he would lift US sanctions on Syria.
- [AI, Troll Armies & A Hidden Agenda: Decoding The Working, Aim Of Chinese Mouthpieces | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/ai-troll-armies-a-hidden-agenda-decoding-the-working-aim-of-chinese-mouthpieces-exclusive/): Post Content
- [TRT’s Propaganda Push: India Flags Turkish Broadcaster For Anti-India, Pro-Pakistan Narratives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trts-propaganda-push-india-flags-turkish-broadcaster-for-anti-india-pro-pakistan-narratives/): Post Content
- [Sara in Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/sara-in-southern-lebanon/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Syrians celebrate US announcement on lifting sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/syrians-celebrate-us-announcement-on-lifting-sanctions/): US sanctions have isolated Syria from the global financial system and imposed a range of economic restrictions.
- [This is Trump’s moment to deliver peace to the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/this-is-trumps-moment-to-deliver-peace-to-the-middle-east/): By supporting Palestine’s UN admission, he can unlock regional stability, economic growth – and a lasting legacy.
- [Menendez brothers resentencing: What happened and could they be set free?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/menendez-brothers-resentencing-what-happened-and-could-they-be-set-free/): The resentencing comes more than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced for killing their parents.
- [Trump meets Syria’s al-Sharaa, eyes normalisation of ties with Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-meets-syrias-al-sharaa-eyes-normalisation-of-ties-with-damascus/): US president says ‘all sanctions’ on Damascus will be dropped, after talks with Saudi and Turkish leaders.
- [Trump meets Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-meets-syrias-new-leader-ahmed-al-sharaa/): US President Donald Trump has met Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the GCC summit in Riyadh.
- [Ex-Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis gets suspended sentence over wife’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/ex-olympic-cyclist-rohan-dennis-gets-suspended-sentence-over-wifes-death/): Dennis received a 17-month suspended sentence over a car incident in Australia which killed his wife, Melissa Hoskins.
- [Kim Urges “War Preparation,” Oversees North Korea Tank Drills, Tactical Training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/kim-urges-war-preparation-oversees-north-korea-tank-drills-tactical-training/): Post Content
- [‘He's In Death Cell’: Imran Khan's Sons Seek Trump's Help For Former Pakistan PM's Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/hes-in-death-cell-imran-khans-sons-seek-trumps-help-for-former-pakistan-pms-release/): Post Content
- [Trump Becomes First US President In 25 Years To Meet Syrian Leader As He Lifts Assad-Era Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-becomes-first-us-president-in-25-years-to-meet-syrian-leader-as-he-lifts-assad-era-sanctions/): Post Content
- [Chinese Min Meets Pakistan Envoy As India Expels Islamabad Staffer Over ‘Spying’, Blocks Xi’s Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/chinese-min-meets-pakistan-envoy-as-india-expels-islamabad-staffer-over-spying-blocks-xis-media/): Post Content
- [Swiss Speed Camera Captures Duck Flying At 52 Km/hr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/swiss-speed-camera-captures-duck-flying-at-52-km-hr/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Photoshops Old Image To Show Submarine, Naval Readiness Against India, Called Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/pakistan-photoshops-old-image-to-show-submarine-naval-readiness-against-india-called-out/): Post Content
- [From Kashmir To East: China-Pakistan Alliance Uses Bangladesh To Open New Front Against India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/from-kashmir-to-east-china-pakistan-alliance-uses-bangladesh-to-open-new-front-against-india-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Pope Offers To Mediate Between World Leaders To End Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/pope-offers-to-mediate-between-world-leaders-to-end-wars/): Post Content
- [Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/wisconsin-judge-indicted-on-allegations-she-helped-man-evade-ice-agents/): Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last month after prosecutors said she helped a man evade immigration agents.
- [Peter Sullivan weeps as UK court overturns murder conviction after 38 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/peter-sullivan-weeps-as-uk-court-overturns-murder-conviction-after-38-years/): Sullivan, who was released after being exonerated by DNA evidence, said he was ‘not angry’ or ‘bitter’.
- [Makhachev vacates title; Topuria-Oliveira lightweight clash at UFC 317](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/makhachev-vacates-title-topuria-oliveira-lightweight-clash-at-ufc-317/): Ilia Topuria will face Charles Oliveira, not Islam Makhachev, for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 main event.
- [Trust needed to “break stalemate” in US-Iran nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trust-needed-to-break-stalemate-in-us-iran-nuclear-talks/): “The challenge is that there’s many in the US and its allies that do not trust Iran.”
- [Israel attacks Gaza’s European Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/israel-attacks-gazas-european-hospital/): Gaza’s civil defence agency said bodies of some victims were ‘scattered around the hospital area’.
- [“Have Dinner Together…” Trump Advises India, Pakistan to Ease Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/have-dinner-together-trump-advises-india-pakistan-to-ease-tensions/): Post Content
- [‘We're Happy…’: US Official Shuts Down Pakistani Journo Questioning PM Modi's Take On Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/were-happy-us-official-shuts-down-pakistani-journo-questioning-pm-modis-take-on-ceasefire/): Post Content
- ['I Forgive You': Kim Kardashian To Robber Who Pointed Gun At Her During Paris Burglary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/i-forgive-you-kim-kardashian-to-robber-who-pointed-gun-at-her-during-paris-burglary/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,175](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1175/): These are the key events on day 1,175 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Brazil’s Lula urges Russia’s Putin to ‘go to Istanbul and negotiate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/brazils-lula-urges-russias-putin-to-go-to-istanbul-and-negotiate/): Brazil, China call for direct talks as the “only way to end the conflict” between Russia and Ukraine.
- [Amid Calls For Boycott, A Look At India's Trade Relations With Turkey, Azerbaijan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/amid-calls-for-boycott-a-look-at-indias-trade-relations-with-turkey-azerbaijan/): Post Content
- [Balochistan Trends On Social Media As Activists Declare Independence From Pakistan, Back India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/balochistan-trends-on-social-media-as-activists-declare-independence-from-pakistan-back-india/): Post Content
- [Treacherous Turkey: As India Mulls Boycott, Why Erdogan May Be Reduced To Maldives’ Muizzu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/treacherous-turkey-as-india-mulls-boycott-why-erdogan-may-be-reduced-to-maldives-muizzu/): Post Content
- [Trump’s Pharma Shake-Up: Indian Generic Drug Makers Stay Calm But Cautious](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trumps-pharma-shake-up-indian-generic-drug-makers-stay-calm-but-cautious/): Post Content
- [After China, Bangladesh's Yunus Mentions India's Northeast States In Talks With Nepal | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/after-china-bangladeshs-yunus-mentions-indias-northeast-states-in-talks-with-nepal-news18/): Post Content
- [India Rejects China's Attempts To Name places In Arunachal Pradesh | MEA | XI Jinping News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/india-rejects-chinas-attempts-to-name-places-in-arunachal-pradesh-mea-xi-jinping-news-news18/): Post Content
- [Can you find these Palestinian cities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/can-you-find-these-palestinian-cities/): Drop a pin to guess where each Palestinian city is, and uncover its history, culture and the impact of the 1948 Nakba.
- [What did India and Pakistan gain – and lose – in their military standoff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/what-did-india-and-pakistan-gain-and-lose-in-their-military-standoff/): As the archrivals halt hostilities after four days of fighting, analysts discuss if either gained an upper hand.
- [‘We need our bananas back’: Traders left in limbo amid Malawi-Tanzania spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/we-need-our-bananas-back-traders-left-in-limbo-amid-malawi-tanzania-spat/): Trade dispute between the southeast African neighbours left Malawian fruit sellers struggling for produce and income.
- [Did Pakistan shoot down five Indian fighter jets? What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/did-pakistan-shoot-down-five-indian-fighter-jets-what-we-know/): New Delhi and Islamabad have provided contrasting claims about the incident.
- [India Blocks X Account Of Chinese Mouthpiece Global Times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/india-blocks-x-account-of-chinese-mouthpiece-global-times/): Post Content
- [Zelensky Asks Trump To Attend Peace Talks In Turkey, Will Putin Agree To A Face-To-Face Meet? Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/zelensky-asks-trump-to-attend-peace-talks-in-turkey-will-putin-agree-to-a-face-to-face-meet-decode/): Post Content
- [Trump Sparks Controversy By Not Drinking Coffee At Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-sparks-controversy-by-not-drinking-coffee-at-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-video/): Post Content
- [‘By Your Side Through Good And Bad Times’: Turkey's Erdogan Backs Pakistan Despite Indians' Boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/by-your-side-through-good-and-bad-times-turkeys-erdogan-backs-pakistan-despite-indians-boycott/): Post Content
- [After China, Bangladesh's Yunus Mentions India's Northeast States In Talks With Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/after-china-bangladeshs-yunus-mentions-indias-northeast-states-in-talks-with-nepal/): Post Content
- [Firefighter Calls Out His Wife For Cheating At Birthday Party: 'I Know Everything'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/firefighter-calls-out-his-wife-for-cheating-at-birthday-party-i-know-everything/): Post Content
- [With Bhagavad Gita In Hand, Anita Anand Takes Oath As Canada’s Foreign Minister | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/with-bhagavad-gita-in-hand-anita-anand-takes-oath-as-canadas-foreign-minister-watch/): Post Content
- [6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greece Island Of Kasos, Tremors Felt In Cairo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-greece-island-of-kasos-tremors-felt-in-cairo/): Post Content
- [Macron Says France Does Not Want 'World War III' Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/macron-says-france-does-not-want-world-war-iii-over-ukraine/): Post Content
- [Who Is Anita Anand, The New Indian-Origin Foreign Minister Of Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/who-is-anita-anand-the-new-indian-origin-foreign-minister-of-canada/): Post Content
- [Will Swift Operation Sindoor Victory Pave Way For Years Of Calm And Unhindered Growth For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/will-swift-operation-sindoor-victory-pave-way-for-years-of-calm-and-unhindered-growth-for-india/): Post Content
- [Israel Targets Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar In Gaza Hospital Strike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/israel-targets-hamas-leader-mohammed-sinwar-in-gaza-hospital-strike-report/): Post Content
- [Trump administration cuts another $450m in Harvard grants in escalating row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/trump-administration-cuts-another-450m-in-harvard-grants-in-escalating-row/): Cuts come in addition to $2.2bn in suspended contracts and grants, as US president seeks to pressure Ivy League school.
- [Israel ‘normalisation’ takes backseat as Trump announces Saudi deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/israel-normalisation-takes-backseat-as-trump-announces-saudi-deals/): In Riyadh, US president focuses on business, shifting from Biden’s policy that prioritised Saudi Arabian-Israeli ties.
- [US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/us-decision-to-lift-sanctions-on-syria-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.
- [Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/uruguays-jose-mujica-a-president-famed-for-sparse-living-dead-at-89/): Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla known by the nickname ‘Pepe’, became a beloved figure for his simple lifestyle.
- [French actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set in 2021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/french-actor-gerard-depardieu-guilty-of-sexual-assault-on-film-set-in-2021/): French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty on May 13 of sexually assaulting two women on a 2021 film set.
- [Trump announces surprise end to Syria sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-announces-surprise-end-to-syria-sanctions/): US President Donald Trump surprised with news that his administration will drop sanctions on Syria.
- [Mali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures ‘arrested’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/mali-dissolves-all-political-parties-after-opposition-figures-arrested/): Human rights groups say politicians have been forcibly disappeared in recent days
- [Trump Ends Syria Sanctions, Seeks New Iran Path Amid $142bn Arms Deal With Saudi, MBS Pledges $600bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-ends-syria-sanctions-seeks-new-iran-path-amid-142bn-arms-deal-with-saudi-mbs-pledges-600bn/): Post Content
- ["Going To Pay The Lowest" How Trump Is Taking On Big Pharma By Cutting Drug Costs By Up To 90%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/going-to-pay-the-lowest-how-trump-is-taking-on-big-pharma-by-cutting-drug-costs-by-up-to-90/): Post Content
- [Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/iraq-frees-over-19000-prisoners-under-new-amnesty-including-some-ex-isil/): Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.
- [Trump says US will drop sanctions against Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-says-us-will-drop-sanctions-against-syria/): Trump announced that he will remove the US sanctions against Syria, imposed during President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
- [Medical professionals must speak out and act on Gaza now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/medical-professionals-must-speak-out-and-act-on-gaza-now/): I spent 22 days in Gaza. I saw so much death and destruction but also unbelievable courage, compassion and dedication.
- [Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-says-us-to-lift-syria-sanctions-ending-years-of-washingtons-policy/): US president declares sanctions have ‘served their purpose’ and this gives Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.
- [Diddy’s lawyers downplay “suggestion of sex-trafficking”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/diddys-lawyers-downplay-suggestion-of-sex-trafficking/): Attorney Areva Martin breaks down Diddy’s first court day, analysing the proceedings and key evidence presented so far.
- [Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/will-budget-cuts-cause-the-end-of-the-un-as-we-know-it/): The UN faces a historic crisis as aid is slashed, staff are laid off, and millions worldwide risk losing urgent support.
- [Did Hakeem Jeffries overstate share of veterans using food stamps?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/did-hakeem-jeffries-overstate-share-of-veterans-using-food-stamps/): Evidence shows Jeffries’s statement that about 20 percent of veteran households rely on food stamps is mostly false.
- [Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/will-the-us-china-tariff-deal-avert-a-possible-global-trade-war/): The world’s two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off.
- [Trump At It Again: After Ceasefire Post, US President Asks India To 'Go Out To Dinner' With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-at-it-again-after-ceasefire-post-us-president-asks-india-to-go-out-to-dinner-with-pakistan/): Post Content
- [‘Trump Quickly Wanted To Take Credit’: Fareed Zakaria Speaks With CNN-News18 On India-Pakistan Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-quickly-wanted-to-take-credit-fareed-zakaria-speaks-with-cnn-news18-on-india-pakistan-situation/): Post Content
- [France mosque killing should be investigated as terrorism, says lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/france-mosque-killing-should-be-investigated-as-terrorism-says-lawyer/): The murder of Aboubakar Cisse at a French mosque should be investigated by anti-terror police, according to a lawyer.
- [Libya’s prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/libyas-prime-minister-asserts-control-after-deadly-tripoli-violence/): After clashes kill six in Tripoli, PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says a military operation restored calm in the capital.
- [US reality TV star Kim Kardashian testifies about Paris robbery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/us-reality-tv-star-kim-kardashian-testifies-about-paris-robbery/): The suspects made off with nearly $6m in jewellery, in a robbery that prompted change in the entertainment industry.
- [India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words simmers in place of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/india-expels-pakistan-diplomat-as-war-of-words-simmers-in-place-of-fighting/): Pakistan reiterates its commitment to the ceasefire but warns it will respond forcefully to any future Indian attacks.
- [Satellite Images Capture Extensive Damage To Pakistan Air Bases After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/satellite-images-capture-extensive-damage-to-pakistan-air-bases-after-operation-sindoor/): Post Content
- [Trump Lifts Sanctions On Syria, Says It's To 'Give Them A Chance At Greatness'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/trump-lifts-sanctions-on-syria-says-its-to-give-them-a-chance-at-greatness/): Post Content
- [Is Israel’s ‘template for genocide’ being used in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/is-israels-template-for-genocide-being-used-in-sudan/): Israel’s ‘template for genocide’ is being used in Sudan, according to international law expert Luigi Daniele.
- [Gutted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/gutted/): Fault Lines, Mother Jones investigate how private equity firm gutted a hospital chain for profit, endangering patients.
- [US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/us-and-saudi-arabia-agree-to-142bn-weapons-sale-during-trump-visit/): The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.
- [Kashish Chaudhary Becomes First Hindu Woman Appointed Assistant Commissioner In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/kashish-chaudhary-becomes-first-hindu-woman-appointed-assistant-commissioner-in-balochistan/): Post Content
- [Taiwan Conducts First HIMARS Test, Trump’s ‘Unification’ Remark Spooks Taipei Amid China Fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/taiwan-conducts-first-himars-test-trumps-unification-remark-spooks-taipei-amid-china-fear/): Post Content
- ['Ultimate Sign Of Hospitality': Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile McDonald's Truck Ahead Of Trump's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/ultimate-sign-of-hospitality-saudi-arabia-rolls-out-mobile-mcdonalds-truck-ahead-of-trumps-visit/): Post Content
- [One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/one-month-in-ramallah-life-and-leadership-under-occupation/): In the heart of the occupied city of Ramallah, a governor leads her people through a month of grief, defiance and hope.
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- [Albania’s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/13/albanias-ruling-socialists-secure-majority-in-parliamentary-vote/): A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.
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- [New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/new-zealand-to-debate-suspensions-of-maori-legislators-over-protest-haka/): In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament.
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- [Israel kills dozens in Gaza as Palestinians mark 77 years since the Nakba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-as-palestinians-mark-77-years-since-the-nakba/): New attacks kill at least 74 in Gaza as Israeli far right urges occupied West Bank assault on Nakba anniversary.
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- ['Using Nuclear Power To Blackmail Is Reckless': John Spencer Calls Out Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/using-nuclear-power-to-blackmail-is-reckless-john-spencer-calls-out-pakistan/): Post Content
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- [Palestine before the Nakba, in 100 photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/palestine-before-the-nakba-in-100-photos/): A glimpse into the places, people and daily life of Palestine before the 1948 Nakba.
- [‘Significant step’: Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye – what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/significant-step-russia-ukraine-talks-in-turkiye-what-to-expect/): Zelenskyy will be in Turkiye, but Putin is not on Russia’s team for the first direct Moscow-Kyiv talks since 2022.
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- [Israeli army fire hits UN south Lebanon base for first time since ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/israeli-army-fire-hits-un-south-lebanon-base-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/): UN peacekeepers says incident first of its kind since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November.
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- [India's Strategic Shift: Ceasefire and New Alliances in the Face of Terrorism | India Pakistan News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/indias-strategic-shift-ceasefire-and-new-alliances-in-the-face-of-terrorism-india-pakistan-news/): Post Content
- [Factcheck: Was cocaine on the table in Macron video with Starmer, Merz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/factcheck-was-cocaine-on-the-table-in-macron-video-with-starmer-merz/): Photos of European leaders falsely suggest drugs; official clarifies item was tissue amid Russian disinformation claims.
- [US President Donald Trump arrives in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/us-president-donald-trump-arrives-in-qatar/): US President Donald Trump has landed in Qatar on the second stop of his three nation Middle East trip.
- [Qatar’s Emir sits down with Donald Trump to talk Middle East peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/qatars-emir-sits-down-with-donald-trump-to-talk-middle-east-peace/): Donald Trump is meeting with Qatar’s Emir at the presidential palace in Doha, where regional peace is on the agenda.
- [Why were Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson banned from Baseball Hall of Fame?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/why-were-pete-rose-shoeless-joe-jackson-banned-from-baseball-hall-of-fame/): Major League Baseball reinstates two of the sport’s great players, making them Hall of Fame eligible.
- [Video: Trump comments on meeting with Syria’s al-Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/video-trump-comments-on-meeting-with-syrias-al-sharaa/): US President Donald Trump responded to press questions about his meeting with the Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Israel bombs Gaza hospitals and camps as UN condemns starvation tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/israel-bombs-gaza-hospitals-and-camps-as-un-condemns-starvation-tactic/): Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in intense Israeli attacks across Gaza, including attacks on hospitals
- [Who’s selling weapons to India and Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/whos-selling-weapons-to-india-and-pakistan/): India and Pakistan are arming fast. Who and what’s behind their military build-up?
- ['Good Cover, Close To…’ Why Pakistan Raced To Build Kirana Hills Nuclear Site Post-India’s Pokhran-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/good-cover-close-to-why-pakistan-raced-to-build-kirana-hills-nuclear-site-post-indias-pokhran-1/): Post Content
- [Rs 14 Crore For Masood Azhar After Indian Airstrikes? Pak’s 'Relief Plan' Comes After IMF Bailout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/rs-14-crore-for-masood-azhar-after-indian-airstrikes-paks-relief-plan-comes-after-imf-bailout/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Feels The Heat, Urges India To Resume Indus Waters Treaty Amid Mounting Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/pakistan-feels-the-heat-urges-india-to-resume-indus-waters-treaty-amid-mounting-pressure/): Post Content
- [UK MP Backs India's Op Sindoor, Questions British Govt's Action On Removing Terror Bases In PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/14/uk-mp-backs-indias-op-sindoor-questions-british-govts-action-on-removing-terror-bases-in-pok/): Post Content
- [Gaza death toll passes 53,000 as Israel drives towards ‘conquest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/gaza-death-toll-passes-53000-as-israel-drives-towards-conquest/): Israel intensifies its bombardment of enclave as threatened, as curtain comes down on Trump’s Middle East tour.
- [White House Aide Claims Kashmiri Waiter Thanked Trump For India-Pakistan Ceasefire: 'He Is Right'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/white-house-aide-claims-kashmiri-waiter-thanked-trump-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire-he-is-right/): Post Content
- [Revealed: Trump's Family Signed Crypto Deal With Pakistan Days After Pahalgam Terror Attack In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/revealed-trumps-family-signed-crypto-deal-with-pakistan-days-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-in-india/): Post Content
- ['As Soon As...': Donald Trump Says He Wants To Meet Putin For Russia-Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/as-soon-as-donald-trump-says-he-wants-to-meet-putin-for-russia-ukraine-talks/): Post Content
- [Marco Rubio Meets Top Turkish, Ukrainian Officials In Istanbul Ahead Of Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/marco-rubio-meets-top-turkish-ukrainian-officials-in-istanbul-ahead-of-peace-talks/): Post Content
- [Russian Foreign Minister Claims West Pitting India, China Against Each Other: 'Take Note...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russian-foreign-minister-claims-west-pitting-india-china-against-each-other-take-note/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Foreign Minister Calls For 'Composite Dialogue' With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-foreign-minister-calls-for-composite-dialogue-with-india/): Post Content
- [Russia, Ukraine To Hold First Direct Peace Talks In Three Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-to-hold-first-direct-peace-talks-in-three-years/): Post Content
- [US, Turkey, Ukraine Meeting Ends In Istanbul: US official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/us-turkey-ukraine-meeting-ends-in-istanbul-us-official/): Post Content
- [Poland presidential election 2025: From migration to EU, what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/poland-presidential-election-2025-from-migration-to-eu-whats-at-stake/): The two main contenders may disagree on the EU, but they have both embraced anti-migrant sentiment.
- [Nuggets and Thunder set up winner-take-all NBA showdown in Game 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/nuggets-and-thunder-set-up-winner-take-all-nba-showdown-in-game-7/): Julian Strawther provides the spark off the bench, and even loses a tooth, as Nuggets force Game 7 against Thunder.
- [Mumbai, Ahmedabad Airports Terminate Contracts With Turkish Firm Çelebi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/mumbai-ahmedabad-airports-terminate-contracts-with-turkish-firm-celebi/): Post Content
- [China’s Spy Ship In Indian Waters: How Da Yang Yi Hao Can Help Pak Amid Op Sindoor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/chinas-spy-ship-in-indian-waters-how-da-yang-yi-hao-can-help-pak-amid-op-sindoor-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Celebi Shares Plunge 10% In Istanbul After India Revokes Security Clearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/celebi-shares-plunge-10-in-istanbul-after-india-revokes-security-clearance/): Post Content
- [Shehbaz Sharif Is Known To Have Married Thrice. Then Why Is He Called The ‘Man With 5 Marriages’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/shehbaz-sharif-is-known-to-have-married-thrice-then-why-is-he-called-the-man-with-5-marriages/): Post Content
- [Peru arrests suspect in gold rush massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/peru-arrests-suspect-in-gold-rush-massacre/): ‘Cuchillo’ (Knife) accused of organised crime, aggravated kidnapping and homicide over murder of 13 miners.
- [‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes, again, amid corruption cloud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/new-paradigm-a-fractured-portugal-votes-again-amid-corruption-cloud/): Housing is unaffordable. Migrants are a flashpoint issue. The far right is here to stay. And Portugal is deeply divided.
- [Influencer shot live on TikTok: How rampant is femicide in Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/influencer-shot-live-on-tiktok-how-rampant-is-femicide-in-mexico/): Mexico has the fourth-highest rate of femicide in Latin America and the Caribbean. Valeria Marquez is the latest victim.
- [China's Snooping Bid In Indian Waters. Chinese Vessel Da Yang Yi Hao Spotted In Indian Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/chinas-snooping-bid-in-indian-waters-chinese-vessel-da-yang-yi-hao-spotted-in-indian-waters/): Post Content
- [Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Faces Sentencing in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/man-who-stabbed-salman-rushdie-faces-sentencing-in-new-york/): Post Content
- [Crypto Deal Linked To Trump's Family, Also Involving Asim Munir, Signed In Pakistan: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/crypto-deal-linked-to-trumps-family-also-involving-asim-munir-signed-in-pakistan-reports/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,177](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1177/): These are the key events on day 1,177 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Female Police Officer Pleads For Life After Suspect Grabs Her Gun In California | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/female-police-officer-pleads-for-life-after-suspect-grabs-her-gun-in-california-video/): Post Content
- [Balochistan's Independence Push Spotlights Two Historic Hindu Temples In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/balochistans-independence-push-spotlights-two-historic-hindu-temples-in-pakistan/): Post Content
- [US senators seek to block Trump’s UAE, Qatar defence deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/us-senators-seek-to-block-trumps-uae-qatar-defence-deals/): Senators accuse US President Donald Trump of engaging in ‘corruption of US foreign policy’ with defence deals.
- [Trump’s decision to lift Syria sanctions fuels dreams of economic revival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trumps-decision-to-lift-syria-sanctions-fuels-dreams-of-economic-revival/): Analysts say that sanctions relief will be a boon to Syria, but may take some time to affect the country.
- [Trump Welcomed With Traditional 'Hair-Flipping' Al-Ayyala Dance In UAE | All About The Ritual](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-welcomed-with-traditional-hair-flipping-al-ayyala-dance-in-uae-all-about-the-ritual/): Post Content
- [What is famine, and why is Gaza at risk of reaching it soon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/what-is-famine-and-why-is-gaza-at-risk-of-reaching-it-soon/): One in five in Gaza face famine as Israel’s blockade continues. What does starvation do to the human body?
- [IndiGo Said The Partnership With Turkish Airlines Provides Multiple Benefits To Indian Travelers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/indigo-said-the-partnership-with-turkish-airlines-provides-multiple-benefits-to-indian-travelers/): Post Content
- [Pakistan's Deputy PM Quotes Fake News To Hail PAF In Senate, Fact-Checked By Own Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistans-deputy-pm-quotes-fake-news-to-hail-paf-in-senate-fact-checked-by-own-media/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Has Praised Pak Air Forces By Quoting From UK's Fake News Post | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-has-praised-pak-air-forces-by-quoting-from-uks-fake-news-post-news18/): Post Content
- [Pakistani National, Part Of Iraqi Vessel's Crew, Barred From Entering Karnataka Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistani-national-part-of-iraqi-vessels-crew-barred-from-entering-karnataka-port/): Post Content
- [Trump Skips Israel In 'Gulf Reset' Tour, US Center Of Gravity In Middle East Shifts To Saudi Arabia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-skips-israel-in-gulf-reset-tour-us-center-of-gravity-in-middle-east-shifts-to-saudi-arabia/): Post Content
- [Samajwadi Party MP Stirs Controversy After Throwing Casteist Slurs On IAF's Vyomika Singh, AK Bharti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/samajwadi-party-mp-stirs-controversy-after-throwing-casteist-slurs-on-iafs-vyomika-singh-ak-bharti/): Post Content
- [Nirav Modi Suffers Big Setback; UK Court Rejects His Fresh Bail Plea | Mehul Choksi |News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/nirav-modi-suffers-big-setback-uk-court-rejects-his-fresh-bail-plea-mehul-choksi-news18-breaking/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Ready For Peace Talks With India, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-ready-for-peace-talks-with-india-says-pm-shehbaz-sharif/): Post Content
- ['Won’t Let Pakistan Derail Ties’: Jaishankar's First Call With Taliban Minister Sends Clear Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/wont-let-pakistan-derail-ties-jaishankars-first-call-with-taliban-minister-sends-clear-message/): Post Content
- [Asia Sees Covid-19 Surge Again As Hong Kong, Singapore Report Fresh Cases. Should You Be Worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/asia-sees-covid-19-surge-again-as-hong-kong-singapore-report-fresh-cases-should-you-be-worried/): Post Content
- ['8647' Cryptic Social Media Post Sparks Trump Threat Alarm, Former FBI Director Under Investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/8647-cryptic-social-media-post-sparks-trump-threat-alarm-former-fbi-director-under-investigation/): Post Content
- [Journalist Yalda Hakim Says India Hasn't Done Enough To Highlight Kashmir And Pakistan-Based Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/journalist-yalda-hakim-says-india-hasnt-done-enough-to-highlight-kashmir-and-pakistan-based-terror/): Post Content
- [Grammy-Winning Singer Chris Brown Charged For Alleged Attack At London Club In 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/grammy-winning-singer-chris-brown-charged-for-alleged-attack-at-london-club-in-2023/): Post Content
- [What do the Gulf states gain from the US president’s historic visit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/what-do-the-gulf-states-gain-from-the-us-presidents-historic-visit/): US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.
- [US judge dismisses case against migrants caught in new military zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/us-judge-dismisses-case-against-migrants-caught-in-new-military-zone/): The magistrate ruled that apprehended migrants may not have been aware they were crossing into a military zone.
- [Yamal helps Barcelona seal La Liga title at rivals Espanyol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/yamal-helps-barcelona-seal-la-liga-title-at-rivals-espanyol/): Barcelona win back the La Liga title from rivals Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at neighbours Espanyol.
- [A US airline faces backlash as it begins deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/a-us-airline-faces-backlash-as-it-begins-deportation-flights/): The financially struggling budget airline Avelo took a contract with the Trump administration that began this week.
- [Trump hails growing ties with UAE on last leg of Gulf tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-hails-growing-ties-with-uae-on-last-leg-of-gulf-tour/): US president claims he has sealed deals worth $10 trillion during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
- [UN rejects US-backed Gaza aid plan, citing lack of neutrality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/un-rejects-us-backed-gaza-aid-plan-citing-lack-of-neutrality/): UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- [Settlers assault Palestinian woman protecting land in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/settlers-assault-palestinian-woman-protecting-land-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman who tried to stop a group from trespassing in the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump's Former NSA John Bolton On Why The US President Is Taking Credit For An India-Pakistan Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trumps-former-nsa-john-bolton-on-why-the-us-president-is-taking-credit-for-an-india-pakistan-truce/): Post Content
- [Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/mexican-influencer-shot-dead-during-tiktok-livestream/): Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico.
- [Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/al-qaeda-affiliate-claims-200-soldiers-killed-in-burkina-faso-attack/): Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) claims attack on Djibo military outpost, SITE Intelligence Group says.
- [US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/us-supreme-court-grills-trump-administration-over-birthright-citizenship/): Donald Trump’s lawyers seek to stop judges’ national block on executive order in case that could decide policy’s future.
- [Lawyers for US Mayor Ras Baraka argue he was targeted for arrest at protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/lawyers-for-us-mayor-ras-baraka-argue-he-was-targeted-for-arrest-at-protest/): Baraka’s defence team say they will file a motion to dismiss trespassing charges pursued by the Trump administration.
- [Trump honoured by UAE as country announces $1.4 trillion investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-honoured-by-uae-as-country-announces-1-4-trillion-investment/): The president of the UAE announced plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next ten years.
- [Judge and mayor appear in US courts over immigration crackdown cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/judge-and-mayor-appear-in-us-courts-over-immigration-crackdown-cases/): A Wisconsin judge and a New Jersey mayor faced charges in two separate US courts on Thursday.
- [In a “Courageous” Policy Shift, Trump Removes US Sanctions on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/in-a-courageous-policy-shift-trump-removes-us-sanctions-on-syria/): Post Content
- [Why India's Bid To Get TRF Tagged As 'Terror Group' By UNSC Has Deep Ramifications For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/why-indias-bid-to-get-trf-tagged-as-terror-group-by-unsc-has-deep-ramifications-for-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Claudia Sheinbaum denounces proposed US remittance tax as ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/claudia-sheinbaum-denounces-proposed-us-remittance-tax-as-unacceptable/): Republicans have proposed the remittance tax as part of a broader push to crack down on undocumented immigration.
- [US Close To Nuclear Deal With Iran, Says Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/us-close-to-nuclear-deal-with-iran-says-donald-trump/): Post Content
- [AWACS Aircraft Lost In Operation Sindoor Strikes On Bholari Airbase, Says Former Pakistan Air Force Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/awacs-aircraft-lost-in-operation-sindoor-strikes-on-bholari-airbase-says-former-pakistan-air-force-chief/): Post Content
- [Nirav Modi Suffers Big Setback As UK Court Rejects His Fresh Bail Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/nirav-modi-suffers-big-setback-as-uk-court-rejects-his-fresh-bail-plea/): Post Content
- [US Scholar With Alleged Ties To Hamas Says He Was Chained In Detention: 'Missed My Shadow'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/us-scholar-with-alleged-ties-to-hamas-says-he-was-chained-in-detention-missed-my-shadow/): Post Content
- [UK’s Starmer seeking third countries to set up asylum seeker ‘return hubs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/uks-starmer-seeking-third-countries-to-set-up-asylum-seeker-return-hubs/): PM’s plans compared to Conservatives’ controversial Rwanda deportation policy, which he had dismissed as a ‘gimmick’.
- [Largest US retailer Walmart warns of price hikes because of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/largest-us-retailer-walmart-warns-of-price-hikes-because-of-tariffs/): Walmart is a bellwether of US consumer health and its statement is a signpost of the impact of the trade war.
- [Human Remains Near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Home Fuels Fears Of Serial Killer On The Loose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/human-remains-near-taylor-swifts-rhode-island-home-fuels-fears-of-serial-killer-on-the-loose/): Post Content
- [Putin's Banter With Malaysian PM Over 'Second Wife' Goes Viral | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/putins-banter-with-malaysian-pm-over-second-wife-goes-viral-video/): Post Content
- [Indian Man Jailed Three Weeks For Molesting Stewardess On Singapore Airlines Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/indian-man-jailed-three-weeks-for-molesting-stewardess-on-singapore-airlines-flight/): Post Content
- [Trump hails ‘incredible culture’ as he tours Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-hails-incredible-culture-as-he-tours-abu-dhabis-grand-mosque/): President Donald Trump praised the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi as “beautiful”.
- [Nakba 1948 vs Gaza genocide today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/nakba-1948-vs-gaza-genocide-today/): We compare and contrast the 1948 Nakba with Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
- [Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/wisconsin-judge-pleads-not-guilty-to-obstructing-immigration-arrest/): Federal authorities allege that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an undocumented man evade arrest by immigration agents.
- [US DOJ investigates UnitedHealth for alleged Medicare fraud: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/us-doj-investigates-unitedhealth-for-alleged-medicare-fraud-report/): The investigation comes amidst months of turmoil for the company, sending its stock plunging.
- [Trump addresses troops at US’s largest Middle East military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-addresses-troops-at-uss-largest-middle-east-military-base/): US President Donald Trump paid a visit to US troops stationed in Qatar.
- [Bruce Springsteen rails against Trump during UK concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/bruce-springsteen-rails-against-trump-during-uk-concert/): Bruce Springsteen accused the Trump administration of persecuting dissenters during a concert in the UK.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sends delegation for Russia talks after Putin no-show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/ukraines-zelenskyy-sends-delegation-for-russia-talks-after-putin-no-show/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye’s Istanbul.
- [Which Countries Dominate Global Arms Trade? A Look At The Top Exporters And Importers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/which-countries-dominate-global-arms-trade-a-look-at-the-top-exporters-and-importers/): Post Content
- [Chopra: Nadeem javelin friendship ‘not the same’ after India-Pakistan clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/chopra-nadeem-javelin-friendship-not-the-same-after-india-pakistan-clash/): The recent military escalations have damaged a once exemplary athlete bond between India’s Chopra and Pakistan’s Nadeem.
- [In Gaza, the Nakba is being relived in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/in-gaza-the-nakba-is-being-relived-in-2025/): Ruwaida Amer’s grandparents lived through the Nakba in 1948. Now, in 2025, she is experiencing another catastrophe.
- [On Nakba Day, Trump tours the Gulf as Gaza starves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/on-nakba-day-trump-tours-the-gulf-as-gaza-starves/): 77 years after the Nakba, one in five people in Gaza faces starvation as Israel blocks all aid.
- [India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear weapons mismanagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/india-and-pakistan-trade-accusations-of-nuclear-weapons-mismanagement/): Islamabad hits back after Indian defence minister says Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal should be under UN surveillance.
- [What have US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies achieved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/what-have-us-president-donald-trumps-tariff-policies-achieved/): Trump’s policies have roiled global markets and left businesses stumped on how to plan for the foreseeable future.
- [Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/could-eu-tariffs-against-russia-bring-a-ceasefire-for-ukraine/): As Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, the EU is readying penalties.
- [Nakba survivor says Israeli ‘brutality’ worse than 77 years ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/nakba-survivor-says-israeli-brutality-worse-than-77-years-ago/): Israel’s ‘brutality’ has displaced 85-year-old Nakba survivor Mohammed once again, but he says this time it’s worse.
- [Apple Reassures Commitment To India As Key Production Hub Despite Trump's Objections: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/apple-reassures-commitment-to-india-as-key-production-hub-despite-trumps-objections-report/): Post Content
- [Yalda Hakim: From War Refugee To Journo Who Put Pakistan Defence Minister On The Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/yalda-hakim-from-war-refugee-to-journo-who-put-pakistan-defence-minister-on-the-spot/): Post Content
- ['I Don't Want To Say I Did, But I Sure Helped': Donald Trump On India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/i-dont-want-to-say-i-did-but-i-sure-helped-donald-trump-on-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Trump says US close to nuclear deal with Iran, but key gaps remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-says-us-close-to-nuclear-deal-with-iran-but-key-gaps-remain/): On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on nuclear talks with Tehran.
- [Can President Trump legally accept a $400m plane for free?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/can-president-trump-legally-accept-a-400m-plane-for-free/): Trump’s plane acceptance potentially breaches emoluments clause as lawsuits face procedural hurdles, say experts.
- [Trump begins final leg of Gulf visit with arrival in Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trump-begins-final-leg-of-gulf-visit-with-arrival-in-abu-dhabi/): US President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for the third and final stop of his Gulf tour.
- [Trump’s Gulf tour based on “economics rather than politics”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/trumps-gulf-tour-based-on-economics-rather-than-politics/): Trump’s focus on his tour of the Middle East is on economics.
- [Politics & Diplomacy: Exclusive Interview with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/politics-diplomacy-exclusive-interview-with-malaysias-anwar-ibrahim/): 101 East exclusive: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim talks ASEAN, transnational crime, 1MDB, Najib and finding Jho Low.
- [Cannes premiere of film profiling slain Gaza journalist Fatma Hassouna](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/cannes-premiere-of-film-profiling-slain-gaza-journalist-fatma-hassouna/): A Palestinian photojournalist was killed after she learned a film about her would be shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
- [Israel intensifies Gaza war during Trump visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/israel-intensifies-gaza-war-during-trump-visit/): As Donald Trump tours the Middle East without visiting Israel, Israeli forces intensified their bombardment of Gaza.
- [Pakistan FM: US didn’t force the ceasefire with India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/pakistan-fm-us-didnt-force-the-ceasefire-with-india/): Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar denies US pressure in the ceasefire with India, says Pakistan chose peace, but will it hold?
- [Tycoon Mike Lynch’s yacht toppled by ‘extreme wind’, UK investigators say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/tycoon-mike-lynchs-yacht-toppled-by-extreme-wind-uk-investigators-say/): Interim report into sinking of superyacht that killed 7 off Sicily said the vessel was ‘vulnerable’ to strong winds.
- [Baloch Rebels Hopeful Of 'Independence' After India's Operation Sindoor Success Over Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/baloch-rebels-hopeful-of-independence-after-indias-operation-sindoor-success-over-pakistan-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Russia grabs a bit more of Ukraine as it heads into peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/russia-grabs-a-bit-more-of-ukraine-as-it-heads-into-peace-talks/): On eve of Istanbul talks, Moscow ignored a call for a 30-day ceasefire and showed signs of preparing for new offensives.
- [‘They’ll be back’: White Afrikaners leave South Africa to be refugees in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/theyll-be-back-white-afrikaners-leave-south-africa-to-be-refugees-in-us/): Trump administration welcomes first batch of white Afrikaners while US cuts off refugee programmes to other countries.
- [What happened to Valeria Marquez, Mexican influencer shot live on TikTok?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/what-happened-to-valeria-marquez-mexican-influencer-shot-live-on-tiktok/): A 23-year-old Mexican influencer, Valeria Marquez, was fatally shot while livestreaming on Tuesday.
- [Russian delegation appears ‘decorative’, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/russian-delegation-appears-decorative-says-ukraines-zelenskyy/): Ukraine’s president has described the delegation sent by Russia for talks in Turkiye as “decorative”.
- [India says its troops killed 31 Maoist rebels in weeks-long battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/15/india-says-its-troops-killed-31-maoist-rebels-in-weeks-long-battle/): The 21-day army operation was part of India’s offensive against the last remaining groups of the Naxalite rebellion.
- [Who Are The 7 MPs Part of Centre's Anti-Terror Global Outreach? Check List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/who-are-the-7-mps-part-of-centres-anti-terror-global-outreach-check-list/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump's 'N-Word' Remark On India-Pakistan Tensions: 'Worst Thing That Can Happen'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/donald-trumps-n-word-remark-on-india-pakistan-tensions-worst-thing-that-can-happen/): Post Content
- [Uganda President's Son Live-Tweets Torture From His Basement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/uganda-presidents-son-live-tweets-torture-from-his-basement/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump And Melania Are ‘Separated’? What Biographer Claimed On Couple's Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/donald-trump-and-melania-are-separated-what-biographer-claimed-on-couples-marriage/): Post Content
- [Thousands of Palestinians flee north Gaza amid intensified Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/thousands-of-palestinians-flee-north-gaza-amid-intensified-israeli-attacks/): Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Claims India Sought Ceasefire, But This Pakistani Creator Calls His Bluff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/shehbaz-sharif-claims-india-sought-ceasefire-but-this-pakistani-creator-calls-his-bluff/): Post Content
- [PM Narendra Modi celebrated Neeraj Chopra's 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/pm-narendra-modi-celebrated-neeraj-chopras-90-23m-throw-at-the-doha-diamond-league-2025/): Post Content
- [India Turkey Boycotts | Turkey’s Celebi Moves Court Amid Boycott Heat | India Turkey Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/india-turkey-boycotts-turkeys-celebi-moves-court-amid-boycott-heat-india-turkey-relations/): Post Content
- [US Mulls TV Game Show Offering Citizenship As Prize For Immigrants | All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/us-mulls-tv-game-show-offering-citizenship-as-prize-for-immigrants-all-you-need-to-know/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Praises Iran's 'Fast And Deadly' Drones, Slams US Defence Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/donald-trump-praises-irans-fast-and-deadly-drones-slams-us-defence-costs/): Post Content
- [Government Of India To Send All-Party MPs Abroad After Pahalgam Attack | Operation Sindoor News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/government-of-india-to-send-all-party-mps-abroad-after-pahalgam-attack-operation-sindoor-news/): Post Content
- [Suspended From An Orbiting Asteroid, This Skyscraper Is Literally Hanging From The Sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/suspended-from-an-orbiting-asteroid-this-skyscraper-is-literally-hanging-from-the-sky/): Post Content
- [UK Foreign Secretary Lammy Praises India-Pakistan Ceasefire Understanding During Islamabad Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/uk-foreign-secretary-lammy-praises-india-pakistan-ceasefire-understanding-during-islamabad-visit/): Post Content
- ['I Was Swimming When Indian Missiles Hit': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Brazen Admission | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/i-was-swimming-when-indian-missiles-hit-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharifs-brazen-admission-watch/): Post Content
- [Who Is Raj Mishra? UP Farmer's Son Elected Mayor Of Market Town In England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/who-is-raj-mishra-up-farmers-son-elected-mayor-of-market-town-in-england/): Post Content
- [US Plans To Permanently Relocate 1 Million Palestinians To Libya: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/us-plans-to-permanently-relocate-1-million-palestinians-to-libya-report/): Post Content
- [New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney Shares Life Story: 'Was Adopted From Orphanage In Kolkata'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/new-york-state-senator-jeremy-cooney-shares-life-story-was-adopted-from-orphanage-in-kolkata/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,178](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1178/): These are the key events on day 1,178 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Says India Willing To Cut 100% Tariff On US Imports: 'But No Hurry To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/donald-trump-says-india-willing-to-cut-100-tariff-on-us-imports-but-no-hurry-to/): Post Content
- ['India Bombed Nur Khan Base': Shehbaz Sharif Details May 10 Midnight Call From Pak Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/india-bombed-nur-khan-base-shehbaz-sharif-details-may-10-midnight-call-from-pak-army-chief/): Post Content
- [Trump Bashes 'Obnoxious Jerk' Bruce Springsteen, Says Taylor Swift 'No Longer Hot'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/trump-bashes-obnoxious-jerk-bruce-springsteen-says-taylor-swift-no-longer-hot/): Post Content
- [The US announces first ‘terrorism’ charges for supporting a Mexican cartel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/the-us-announces-first-terrorism-charges-for-supporting-a-mexican-cartel/): Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accused a Mexican woman of furnishing a cartel with grenades and other weapons.
- [Malaysia’s ‘fish hunters’ target invasive species, one catch at a time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/malaysias-fish-hunters-target-invasive-species-one-catch-at-a-time/): Invasive species are an issue the world over, and mega-biodiverse Malaysia waterways are threatened by imported fish.
- [US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/us-supreme-court-blocks-the-trump-administrations-use-of-alien-enemies-act/): The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
- [Moody’s strips US government of top credit rating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/moodys-strips-us-government-of-top-credit-rating/): Moody’s cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.
- [‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/i-cannot-stand-by-former-ambassador-denounces-ukraine-shift-under-trump/): Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting ‘pressure on the victim’, Ukraine, instead of Russia.
- [European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/european-leaders-consult-trump-to-align-response-to-russia-ukraine-talks/): European leaders speak to US president after Russia-Ukraine talks fail to achieve major breakthrough.
- [Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/has-donald-trump-taken-us-gulf-relations-to-a-new-era/): US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
- [World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/world-bank-says-syria-eligible-for-new-loans-after-debts-cleared/): Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.
- [FA Cup Final 2025: Guardiola sees win as ‘massively important’ to Man City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/fa-cup-final-2025-guardiola-sees-win-as-massively-important-to-man-city/): Pep Guardiola admits FA Cup is not the first choice but final is ‘massively important’ to Man City.
- [Ukraine, Russia agree to mass POW swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/ukraine-russia-agree-to-mass-pow-swap/): Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap — the war’s largest — at direct peace talks in Istanbul.
- [‘No soap, no morphine’: Gaza aide worker describes life under intensified b](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/no-soap-no-morphine-gaza-aide-worker-describes-life-under-intensified-b/): Gaza volunteer calls Israel’s intensified bombardment “shocking” as Palestinians face severe food and medical shortages.
- [Can Trump end birthright citizenship? The US Supreme Court could decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/can-trump-end-birthright-citizenship-the-us-supreme-court-could-decide/): Al Jazeera’s Joseph Stepansky explains how the US Supreme Court may decide whether birthright citizenship stays or goes.
- [Five key takeaways from US President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/five-key-takeaways-from-us-president-donald-trumps-middle-east-trip/): The president has secured massive investments deals, appeared to snub Israel and scolded US interventionists.
- [Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at a crucial juncture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-at-a-crucial-juncture/): The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
- [Operation Sindoor Strategic Success, Decisive Indian Victory, Says Modern War Institute's John Spencer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/operation-sindoor-strategic-success-decisive-indian-victory-says-modern-war-institutes-john-spencer/): Post Content
- [Albanian PM Kneels With A 'Namaste' To Greet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni At EU Summit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/albanian-pm-kneels-with-a-namaste-to-greet-italian-pm-giorgia-meloni-at-eu-summit-watch/): Post Content
- [No Breakthrough In Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks In Turkey | Turkey News | EU | Putin | Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/no-breakthrough-in-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-in-turkey-turkey-news-eu-putin-zelensky/): Post Content
- [Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/slain-mexican-tiktok-influencer-remembered-at-funeral/): A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
- [NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/nj-transit-workers-go-on-strike-after-wage-increase-talks-stall/): The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
- [Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/breaking-down-a-deadly-week-in-gaza-as-israel-kills-hundreds/): More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
- [Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/israel-launches-strikes-on-two-yemen-ports/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
- [Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/malcolm-x-at-100-ibram-x-kendi-looks-to-the-future/): Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm X’s legacy and race in the United States.
- [Pakistan Is Taking The Playbook From Hamas To Spread Misinformation, Says Author Ryan Mcbeth |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-is-taking-the-playbook-from-hamas-to-spread-misinformation-says-author-ryan-mcbeth-news18/): Post Content
- ["Trump's Trade Comments Have Complicated US- India Relations"| India Pakistan War News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trumps-trade-comments-have-complicated-us-india-relations-india-pakistan-war-news-news18/): Post Content
- [Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Forced To Carry Foetus To Birth Due To Abortion Ban In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/brain-dead-pregnant-woman-forced-to-carry-foetus-to-birth-due-to-abortion-ban-in-us/): Post Content
- [Ukraine Loses Another F-16 In Combat, Unveils Magura “Ship-Killer” Drones; Russia Strikes Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/ukraine-loses-another-f-16-in-combat-unveils-magura-ship-killer-drones-russia-strikes-kyiv/): Post Content
- [Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/chemical-spill-turns-brazilian-lake-blue-and-kills-fish/): A chemical spill in the city of Jundiaí has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.
- [In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/in-istanbul-russia-plays-chess-while-the-west-is-stuck-in-make-believe/): The war can only end on Moscow’s terms. The West’s inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
- [Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/charter-communications-to-buy-rival-cox-for-21-9bn/): The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
- [ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/icc-prosecutor-to-step-aside-until-probe-into-alleged-misconduct-ends/): ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
- [Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/suspect-in-attack-on-author-salman-rushdie-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/): Lawyers for New Jersey resident Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
- [Level Of Anger Between India, Pakistan Was Not A Good Thing: Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/level-of-anger-between-india-pakistan-was-not-a-good-thing-donald-trump/): Post Content
- ['Better Than No...': Trump Jokes He Is 'Not Thrilled' With UAE's 'Drop Of Oil' Gift In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/better-than-no-trump-jokes-he-is-not-thrilled-with-uaes-drop-of-oil-gift-in-viral-video/): Post Content
- [Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/israel-kills-hundreds-of-palestinians-as-it-escalates-attacks-in-gaza/): Israel has killed at least 100 Palestinians in what’s reported to be some of the heaviest bombing since the war began.
- [Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/istanbul-talks-highlight-turkiyes-balancing-act-between-russia-and-ukraine/): Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.
- [Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end in less than two hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-agree-prisoner-swap-as-talks-end-in-less-than-two-hours/): Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.
- [In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/in-surprise-move-wegovy-maker-novo-nordisk-ousts-ceo-amid-sagging-sales/): Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profit forecast for first time since the launch of Wegovy four years ago.
- [“Historic Ceasefire Opportunity" Turkey Hosts First Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks in Three Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/historic-ceasefire-opportunity-turkey-hosts-first-direct-russia-ukraine-talks-in-three-years/): Post Content
- [“Europe Would Be Speaking German” Trump Touts US Role In WWII Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/europe-would-be-speaking-german-trump-touts-us-role-in-wwii-victory/): Post Content
- [Man Who Blinded Salman Rushdie's Right Eye In Knife Attack Sentenced To 25-Year Jail In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/man-who-blinded-salman-rushdies-right-eye-in-knife-attack-sentenced-to-25-year-jail-in-new-york/): Post Content
- [Zelenskyy And European Leaders Hold Talks With Trump On Ukraine Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/zelenskyy-and-european-leaders-hold-talks-with-trump-on-ukraine-peace-efforts/): Post Content
- [ICC Prosecutor Khan Steps Aside Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/icc-prosecutor-khan-steps-aside-amid-sexual-misconduct-probe/): Post Content
- [ED’s Knockout Blow: How India Nixed Nirav Modi’s Fourth Bail Attempt In UK High Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/eds-knockout-blow-how-india-nixed-nirav-modis-fourth-bail-attempt-in-uk-high-court/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Balochistan War | Campaign To Free Balochistan Gains Momentum | India Pakistan War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-balochistan-war-campaign-to-free-balochistan-gains-momentum-india-pakistan-war-n18g/): Post Content
- [Trump's Gulf Tour Marks A Seismic Shift In U.S. Middle East Policy | #brasstacks with Zakka Jacob](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trumps-gulf-tour-marks-a-seismic-shift-in-u-s-middle-east-policy-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob/): Post Content
- [Secret Service Investigates James Comey, Republicans Claim Deleted Post Calls For Trump's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/secret-service-investigates-james-comey-republicans-claim-deleted-post-calls-for-trumps-murder/): Post Content
- [The US can help Syria with “democratic political transition”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/the-us-can-help-syria-with-democratic-political-transition/): Lifting sanctions in Syria has rare bipartisan support in the US, according to Richard Weitz at Nato Defense College.
- [Trump Asks Iran To Move Quickly On "First US Nuke Deal Proposal", IRGC Chief Slams Saudi Comparison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-asks-iran-to-move-quickly-on-first-us-nuke-deal-proposal-irgc-chief-slams-saudi-comparison/): Post Content
- [Russian Drone Attack On Odesa Ahead of Istanbul Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russian-drone-attack-on-odesa-ahead-of-istanbul-talks/): Post Content
- [PornHub And Other Adult Content Sites To Be Banned In US? New Bill Says…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/pornhub-and-other-adult-content-sites-to-be-banned-in-us-new-bill-says/): Post Content
- [Turkey's Celebi Sues India Over 'Vague' Clearance Pullback Amid Tensions With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/turkeys-celebi-sues-india-over-vague-clearance-pullback-amid-tensions-with-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Omar El Akkad: Gaza genocide and the failure of US liberalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/omar-el-akkad-gaza-genocide-and-the-failure-of-us-liberalism/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author Omar El Akkad on Gaza and the failure of Western liberalism.
- [Seventy-seven years after the Nakba, we are naming our new ruin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/seventy-seven-years-after-the-nakba-we-are-naming-our-new-ruin/): What began in 1948 has become something even darker. On this anniversary, we call it al-Ibādah – the Destruction.
- [Man City vs Crystal Palace: FA Cup final – preview, team news, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/man-city-vs-crystal-palace-fa-cup-final-preview-team-news-kickoff/): Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at England’s showpiece cup final as Man City look to end a terrible year on a high.
- [Trump calls on Iran to ‘move quickly’ on nuclear proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-calls-on-iran-to-move-quickly-on-nuclear-proposal/): The US president has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached.
- [US Student Claims Professor Uses ChatGPT, Demands College Tuition Fee Refund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/us-student-claims-professor-uses-chatgpt-demands-college-tuition-fee-refund/): Post Content
- [News18 Evening Digest: BSF Jawan Subjected To Mental Trauma In Pakistan, Indian Army Neutralised Over 600 Drones & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/news18-evening-digest-bsf-jawan-subjected-to-mental-trauma-in-pakistan-indian-army-neutralised-over-600-drones-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- [‘Why Pakistan Needs Lashkar, Jaish When…’: Ex-Pak Envoy Over Soaring Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/why-pakistan-needs-lashkar-jaish-when-ex-pak-envoy-over-soaring-tensions-with-india/): Post Content
- [Will Artificial Intelligence replace teachers in classrooms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/will-artificial-intelligence-replace-teachers-in-classrooms/): Will AI transform education for the better, or will it come at the cost of human connection and critical thinking?
- [Has India offered Trump zero tariffs? What we know and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/has-india-offered-trump-zero-tariffs-what-we-know-and-why-it-matters/): President Trump said India has made an offer to drop tariffs on US goods as part of ongoing trade negotiations.
- [Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/global-hunger-hits-new-high-amid-conflict-extreme-weather-un/): More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.
- [Russia, Ukraine Officials Meet In Istanbul For First Direct Peace Talks In 3 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-officials-meet-in-istanbul-for-first-direct-peace-talks-in-3-years/): Post Content
- [India Looks To Globally Unwrap Pakistan's Textbooks Of Hate, Schools Breeding Intolerance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/india-looks-to-globally-unwrap-pakistans-textbooks-of-hate-schools-breeding-intolerance/): Post Content
- [Teen, Pilot Rescued After Light Plane Crashes Off Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach In Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/teen-pilot-rescued-after-light-plane-crashes-off-bat-yams-tayo-beach-in-israel/): Post Content
- [After Op Sindoor Setback, Pak Cracks Down On Balochistan In Face-Saving Military Push | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/after-op-sindoor-setback-pak-cracks-down-on-balochistan-in-face-saving-military-push-exclusive/): Post Content
- [What to make of Donald Trump’s “historic” tour of the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/what-to-make-of-donald-trumps-historic-tour-of-the-middle-east/): From multi-billion-dollar deals to diplomatic agreements, Donald Trump had a lot going on during his Middle East trip.
- [Court rejects Australian soldier’s defamation appeal over Afghan killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/court-rejects-australian-soldiers-defamation-appeal-over-afghan-killings/): Decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith failed to have reports that he “murdered four Afghan men” quashed.
- [Trump’s visit to UAE sends the message, “You are part of our camp”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trumps-visit-to-uae-sends-the-message-you-are-part-of-our-camp/): “The United States has come forward and said [to the UAE], You can count on us, we won’t put you in the enemy camp.”
- [Shehbaz Sharif 'Ready' To Talk Peace With India, Pakistan's Old Ally Taliban Cozies Up To New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/shehbaz-sharif-ready-to-talk-peace-with-india-pakistans-old-ally-taliban-cozies-up-to-new-delhi/): Post Content
- [Wildlife Dyed Blue After Toxic Spill Contaminates Jundiai river In Sao Paulo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/wildlife-dyed-blue-after-toxic-spill-contaminates-jundiai-river-in-sao-paulo/): Post Content
- [Trump Says US Offered Proposal For Nuclear Deal To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-says-us-offered-proposal-for-nuclear-deal-to-iran/): Post Content
- [Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/russia-targeting-journalists-in-ukraine-hotel-strikes-report/): Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds found that Russia’s attacks on hotels intended to ‘discourage’ war coverage.
- [‘Xenophobic’: Neighbours outraged over Mauritania’s mass migrant pushback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/xenophobic-neighbours-outraged-over-mauritanias-mass-migrant-pushback/): Governments of Senegal and Mali are angry at how their nationals are being treated in the northwest African nation.
- [Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/was-ex-fbi-chief-comeys-86-47%e2%80%b2-post-calling-for-trump-assassination/): Critics say Comey’s use of an old restaurant term referring to sold out or removed items is a call to violence.
- [Israel Talks To Syria About Joining Abraham Accords, Rubio Placates Bibi After Trump Sharaa Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/israel-talks-to-syria-about-joining-abraham-accords-rubio-placates-bibi-after-trump-sharaa-meeting/): Post Content
- [Watch | Tornado Tears Through Wisconsin Suburb: Eyewitness Captures Swirling Fury, Warnings Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/watch-tornado-tears-through-wisconsin-suburb-eyewitness-captures-swirling-fury-warnings-issued/): Post Content
- [India Pakistan War | Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Seeks Help From International Partners | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/india-pakistan-war-pakistans-foreign-ministry-seeks-help-from-international-partners-news18/): Post Content
- [Trump says ‘a lot of people starving’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/trump-says-a-lot-of-people-starving-in-gaza/): The US president says he is looking for a solution to ‘bad things’ happening in Gaza, including starvation.
- [Q&A: India’s Neeraj Chopra on mental pressure, social media and 90m barrier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/16/qa-indias-neeraj-chopra-on-mental-pressure-social-media-and-90m-barrier/): Chopra talks to Al Jazeera about the pressure of being a high-profile athlete in India and the 2025 season.
- [Pakistan’s Lies, Damned Lies & Their PM Shehbaz Sharif In The Pool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/pakistans-lies-damned-lies-their-pm-shehbaz-sharif-in-the-pool/): Post Content
- [Portuguese PM’s party set to win general election, fall short of majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/portuguese-pms-party-set-to-win-general-election-fall-short-of-majority/): The election has been dominated by issues such as housing and immigration and follows a decade of fragile governments.
- [Former US President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/former-us-president-biden-diagnosed-with-aggressive-prostate-cancer/): Doctors discovered the cancer in Joe Biden last week after urinary symptoms and detection of a prostate nodule.
- [Centrist Trzaskowski leads first round in Poland’s tight presidential poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/centrist-trzaskowski-leads-first-round-in-polands-tight-presidential-poll/): The ruling party’s pro-EU candidate and a right-wing nationalist are set for a decisive second-round showdown on June 1.
- [Deadly blast rocks police station in eastern Syria, killing three: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/deadly-blast-rocks-police-station-in-eastern-syria-killing-three-report/): Explosion reported in Al-Mayadeen, in the Deir az Zor countryside, also wounds several people.
- [The UN says global hunger has hit a new high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/the-un-says-global-hunger-has-hit-a-new-high/): Nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger in 2024.
- [Russia May Launch Intercontinental Ballistic Missile To Intimidate Kyiv, West: Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/russia-may-launch-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-to-intimidate-kyiv-west-ukraine/): Post Content
- [Pro-EU Nicusor Dan on course to beat hard-right rival in Romania election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/pro-eu-nicusor-dan-on-course-to-beat-hard-right-rival-in-romania-election/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [US 'Red Line' With Iran Against Uranium Enrichment: Trump Envoy Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/us-red-line-with-iran-against-uranium-enrichment-trump-envoy-witkoff/): Post Content
- [Turkey Destroys 30,000 Marijuana Plants Secretly Grown In UNESCO Heritage Site: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/turkey-destroys-30000-marijuana-plants-secretly-grown-in-unesco-heritage-site-report/): Post Content
- [Russia detains Greek oil tanker after it departs Estonian port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/russia-detains-greek-oil-tanker-after-it-departs-estonian-port/): Estonia redirects maritime traffic to prevent future incidents after Russia’s detention of the Green Admire oil tanker.
- [Israeli strikes batter Gaza hospitals as brutal siege, bombing intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/israeli-strikes-batter-gaza-hospitals-as-brutal-siege-bombing-intensify/): Indonesian Hospital in Gaza’s north ‘forced out of service’ amid intensifying Israeli strikes on healthcare system.
- [‘Made Me Feel Like Ghost’: Indian-Origin Man Claims London Cafe Refused Him Service Because Of His Face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/made-me-feel-like-ghost-indian-origin-man-claims-london-cafe-refused-him-service-because-of-his-face/): Post Content
- [South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/south-koreas-presidential-candidates-hold-first-heated-debate/): Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
- [Ajit Doval, Iran's Top Security Official Hold Talks On Chabahar Port, Regional Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/ajit-doval-irans-top-security-official-hold-talks-on-chabahar-port-regional-cooperation/): Post Content
- [EU, UK leaders to speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/eu-uk-leaders-to-speak-with-trump-before-his-putin-call-as-ukraine-hit/): Germany’s Merz says many European leaders plan to call Trump, as Ukraine laments ‘record’ drone barrage.
- [Verstappen beats Norris, Piastri in F1 Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/verstappen-beats-norris-piastri-in-f1-emilia-romagna-gp-at-imola/): Reigning world champion wins for the fourth straight time at Imola, defeating McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
- [Two Years After Job Cuts, Swedish Firm To Rehire Humans As AI Falls Short On Quality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/two-years-after-job-cuts-swedish-firm-to-rehire-humans-as-ai-falls-short-on-quality/): Post Content
- [Netanyahu Says Israel In Talks With Hamas To End Gaza War But On This Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/netanyahu-says-israel-in-talks-with-hamas-to-end-gaza-war-but-on-this-condition/): Post Content
- [Arab states “haven’t taken substantive action” to end Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/arab-states-havent-taken-substantive-action-to-end-israels-war-on-gaza/): “Here we are with the Palestinians continuing to pay the biggest price.”
- [Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/pope-leo-xiv-meets-ukraines-zelenskyy-after-his-inaugural-mass/): Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
- [US policy shifts on Syria, Yemen, Iran – but not Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/us-policy-shifts-on-syria-yemen-iran-but-not-israel/): US President Donald Trump talks about starvation in Gaza, but is the US willing to impose consequences on Israel?
- [News18 Evening Digest: CJI Gavai Says Constitution Of India Supreme, 17 Dead In Hyderabad Fire & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/news18-evening-digest-cji-gavai-says-constitution-of-india-supreme-17-dead-in-hyderabad-fire-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- ['Absolute Losers': Elton John Blasts UK Govt's AI Copyright Law Changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/absolute-losers-elton-john-blasts-uk-govts-ai-copyright-law-changes/): Post Content
- ['Fail To Surrender...': UK Judge Notes 'Confidential Impediment' In Nirav Modi Extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/fail-to-surrender-uk-judge-notes-confidential-impediment-in-nirav-modi-extradition/): Post Content
- [US Student Accuses University Of Funding Gaza 'Genocide' In Graduation Speech: 'I Am Ashamed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/us-student-accuses-university-of-funding-gaza-genocide-in-graduation-speech-i-am-ashamed/): Post Content
- [Israel kills 130 Palestinians in a matter of hours as Gaza talks resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/israel-kills-130-palestinians-in-a-matter-of-hours-as-gaza-talks-resume/): Israel’s intensified attacks on Gaza have killed more than 130 Palestinians in a matter of hours.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters condemn Israel’s Eurovision performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/pro-palestine-protesters-condemn-israels-eurovision-performance/): Protesters were assaulted and dragged away for shouting ‘Free Palestine’ during Israel’s performance at Eurovision.
- [North Gaza Hospitals ‘Out Of Service’, 103 Killed: Top Updates On Israel Op 'Gideon's Chariots'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/north-gaza-hospitals-out-of-service-103-killed-top-updates-on-israel-op-gideons-chariots/): Post Content
- [Covid-19 Surges Again In Hong Kong, Singapore: What’s Causing The Spike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/covid-19-surges-again-in-hong-kong-singapore-whats-causing-the-spike/): Post Content
- [Lashkar’s Top Terrorist, Accused Of 2006 RSS HQ Attacks, Killed In Pakistan’s Sindh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/lashkars-top-terrorist-accused-of-2006-rss-hq-attacks-killed-in-pakistans-sindh/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar To Visit China, Brief Beijing On Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/pakistan-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-to-visit-china-brief-beijing-on-tensions-with-india/): Post Content
- [Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar’s Body Found In Gaza Tunnel Hit By Israel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/hamas-leader-muhammad-sinwars-body-found-in-gaza-tunnel-hit-by-israel-report/): Post Content
- [At least 10 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Somalia’s Mogadishu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/at-least-10-reported-killed-in-suicide-bomb-blast-in-somalias-mogadishu/): Suicide bomber targets queue of young recruits registering at a military base in the capital.
- [Inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole behind toilet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/inmates-escape-new-orleans-jail-through-hole-behind-toilet/): Surveillance footage shows the moment 10 prisoners broke out of jail in New Orleans.
- [India’s space agency suffers setback as it fails to launch satellite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/indias-space-agency-suffers-setback-as-it-fails-to-launch-satellite/): Attempt to place satellite into orbit fails after launch vehicle encountered a technical issue, ISRO chief says.
- [Leaders attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass, including Zelenskyy and Vanc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/leaders-attend-pope-leo-xivs-inaugural-mass-including-zelenskyy-and-vanc/): Pope Leo XIV condemned hatred, prejudice and exploitation of the earth and poor, during his inauguration mass.
- [Donald Trump Tells Walmart To ‘Eat The Tariffs’ As Retailer Warns It Will Raise Prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/donald-trump-tells-walmart-to-eat-the-tariffs-as-retailer-warns-it-will-raise-prices/): Post Content
- [Russian Spies Targeted Elon Musk Using Sex And Drugs, Putin Involved: Ex-FBI Agent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/russian-spies-targeted-elon-musk-using-sex-and-drugs-putin-involved-ex-fbi-agent/): Post Content
- [Russia Launches Biggest Drone Attack On Ukraine Since Start Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/russia-launches-biggest-drone-attack-on-ukraine-since-start-of-war/): Post Content
- [JD Vance, Zelenskyy Share Terse Handshake At Vatican After Oval Office Showdown | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/jd-vance-zelenskyy-share-terse-handshake-at-vatican-after-oval-office-showdown-video/): Post Content
- [Bangladeshi Actor Nusraat Faria, Who Played Sheikh Hasina, Arrested In Murder Case: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/bangladeshi-actor-nusraat-faria-who-played-sheikh-hasina-arrested-in-murder-case-report/): Post Content
- [Could AI help elderly people and refugees reconstruct unrecorded pasts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/could-ai-help-elderly-people-and-refugees-reconstruct-unrecorded-pasts/): How a studio in Barcelona is using artificial intelligence to create ‘synthetic memories’ where no visual records exist.
- [“Sufficient law” exists for United Nations to end genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/sufficient-law-exists-for-united-nations-to-end-genocide-in-gaza/): Noura Erakat, a human rights attorney, urged UN states to use their powers to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Trump’s tariffs are failing, but the old model won’t save us either](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/trumps-tariffs-are-failing-but-the-old-model-wont-save-us-either/): Trade wars won’t save workers. A new economic order can.
- [Portugal holds its third election in three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/portugal-holds-its-third-election-in-three-years/): Immigration and cost of living crisis on agenda as voters head to polling booths to elect the next government.
- [Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/indian-professor-arrested-over-social-media-post-on-military-operation/): Ali Khan Mahmudabad from Ashoka University held after complaint filed by a youth leader of the ruling BJP.
- [Gaza’s children are “stronger than adults” but can’t fight hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/gazas-children-are-stronger-than-adults-but-cant-fight-hunger/): Volunteer Afeed Nessouli says that the small joys Gaza’s kids find can’t mask the toll of hunger.
- [Poland votes in tight presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/poland-votes-in-tight-presidential-election/): Foreign policy under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, LGBTQ rights and abortion have been major issues on the campaign trail.
- [Modi Government Shuts Ports For Bangladesh: Decoding The Northeast, China & Pakistan Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/modi-government-shuts-ports-for-bangladesh-decoding-the-northeast-china-pakistan-connection/): Post Content
- ['Beaten For 2 Days, Starved, No Sleep': Australian Man Recounts Horrific Chinese Prison Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/beaten-for-2-days-starved-no-sleep-australian-man-recounts-horrific-chinese-prison-ordeal/): Post Content
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters rally around the world to mark ‘Nakba Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/pro-palestinian-protesters-rally-around-the-world-to-mark-nakba-day/): Tens of thousands of people stage mass protests worldwide to mark 77 years of Palestinians dispossession.
- [Mexican Navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/mexican-navy-sailing-ship-crashes-into-brooklyn-bridge-in-new-york/): Videos show the moment a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.
- [Romanians cast ballots in tense presidential run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/romanians-cast-ballots-in-tense-presidential-run-off/): The election result could reshape the direction of the pro-EU and NATO member nation bordering war-torn Ukraine.
- [Bomb hits California reproductive health clinic which FBI calls ‘terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/bomb-hits-california-reproductive-health-clinic-which-fbi-calls-terrorism/): Video shows aftermath of an explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California that killed one person.
- [Week in Pictures: From deadly storms in US to forced displacement in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/week-in-pictures-from-deadly-storms-in-us-to-forced-displacement-in-gaza/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Children among over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli barrage across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/children-among-over-100-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-barrage-across-gaza/): The Israeli military has killed hundreds of Palestinians in the past several days as it expands its ground invasion.
- [IMF Tightens Bailout Terms for Pakistan, Imposes 11 New Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/imf-tightens-bailout-terms-for-pakistan-imposes-11-new-conditions/): Post Content
- [2 Dead, 19 Injured As Mexican Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge After Losing Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-19-injured-as-mexican-ship-collides-with-brooklyn-bridge-after-losing-power/): Post Content
- [In A Copycat Move, Pakistan To Send Bilawal Bhutto On Global Peace Mission For ‘Image Makeover’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/in-a-copycat-move-pakistan-to-send-bilawal-bhutto-on-global-peace-mission-for-image-makeover/): Post Content
- [Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, 19 injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/mexican-navy-ship-crashes-into-new-yorks-brooklyn-bridge-19-injured/): New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.
- [Huge Ship Carrying 277 Crew Members Collides With Brooklyn Bridge, Several Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/huge-ship-carrying-277-crew-members-collides-with-brooklyn-bridge-several-injured-video/): Post Content
- [Explosion Rocks California's Palm Springs; 1 Dead, Fertility Clinic Damaged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/18/explosion-rocks-californias-palm-springs-1-dead-fertility-clinic-damaged/): Post Content
- [One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/one-killed-after-explosion-near-fertility-clinic-in-palm-springs/): Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast ‘appears to be an intentional act of violence’.
- [How to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/how-to-achieve-a-lasting-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine/): A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years.
- [‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/fight-back-pedro-pascal-urges-cannes-to-resist-us-political-pressure/): Actory calls on filmmakers to ‘keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are’.
- [FA Cup Final 2025: Crystal Palace defeat Man City in major upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/fa-cup-final-2025-crystal-palace-defeat-man-city-in-major-upset/): Crystal Palace win their first major trophy by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley stadium.
- [At least three killed as Syrian forces raid ISIL hideouts in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/at-least-three-killed-as-syrian-forces-raid-isil-hideouts-in-aleppo/): Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids.
- [Pakistan Imitates India Again: PM Sharif Tasks Bilawal Bhutto To Lead Its 'Peace' Delegation On Global Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/pakistan-imitates-india-again-pm-sharif-tasks-bilawal-bhutto-to-lead-its-peace-delegation-on-global-stage-2/): Post Content
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- [Lufthansa Flight Flew For 10 Minutes Without Pilot Last Year: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/lufthansa-flight-flew-for-10-minutes-without-pilot-last-year-report/): Post Content
- [‘My Name Is Not Khan’: Sikh Couple Attacked In London By Pakistanis, Alleges Police Inaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/my-name-is-not-khan-sikh-couple-attacked-in-london-by-pakistanis-alleges-police-inaction/): Post Content
- [Two Helicopters Collide In Mid-Air Tragedy In Finland, Police Confirm 'Several Fatalities'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/two-helicopters-collide-in-mid-air-tragedy-in-finland-police-confirm-several-fatalities/): Post Content
- [Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/hamas-says-new-gaza-truce-talks-under-way-as-israel-expands-ground-assault/): The talks in the Qatari capital have begun without any conditions for Israel to allow aid into Gaza or a ceasefire.
- [Turkey's Erdogan Rakes Up Kashmir Issue After Talks With Pakistan PM, Offers Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/turkeys-erdogan-rakes-up-kashmir-issue-after-talks-with-pakistan-pm-offers-assistance/): Post Content
- ['Hopefully Ceasefire Will Take Place': Trump To Speak With Putin On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/hopefully-ceasefire-will-take-place-trump-to-speak-with-putin-on-monday/): Post Content
- [‘Nasty Gaza’ Snubbed By Egypt, Trump ‘To Send’ Palestinians To Libya, Israel Declares New Op | Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/nasty-gaza-snubbed-by-egypt-trump-to-send-palestinians-to-libya-israel-declares-new-op-hamas/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Vows To Rebuild LeT Terror Hub Muridke Struck By India In Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/pakistan-vows-to-rebuild-let-terror-hub-muridke-struck-by-india-in-operation-sindoor/): Post Content
- [Tornadoes kill at least 21 in US states of Missouri and Kentucky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/tornadoes-kill-at-least-21-in-us-states-of-missouri-and-kentucky/): The storms are part of a severe weather system sweeping across the Midwest, leaving thousands without power.
- [From Lashkar To White House: Trump Names Former Jihadist Ismail Royer In Key Advisory Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/from-lashkar-to-white-house-trump-names-former-jihadist-ismail-royer-in-key-advisory-board/): Post Content
- [20 Killed As Violent Tornadoes Hit Two Southern US States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/20-killed-as-violent-tornadoes-hit-two-southern-us-states/): Post Content
- [Iran’s leaders slam Trump for ‘disgraceful’ remarks during Middle East tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/irans-leaders-slam-trump-for-disgraceful-remarks-during-middle-east-tour/): The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran’s leadership of being ‘corrupt and ineffective’.
- [‘1,000 Guns, 750…’ India ‘Downed 600 Pakistan Drones’ Under Op Sindoor, Sharif Admits Nur Khan Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/1000-guns-750-india-downed-600-pakistan-drones-under-op-sindoor-sharif-admits-nur-khan-hit/): Post Content
- [Israel ‘Kills 100’ In Fresh Gaza Offensive Under Op Gideon’s Chariots’, Seeks To ‘Defeat’ Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/israel-kills-100-in-fresh-gaza-offensive-under-op-gideons-chariots-seeks-to-defeat-hamas/): Post Content
- [Poland presidential election 2025: Polls, results, contenders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/poland-presidential-election-2025-polls-results-contenders/): Poles head to the polls to elect their next president as incumbent Duda’s second term comes to an end.
- [Trump’s moment in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/trumps-moment-in-the-middle-east/): Dissecting the spectacle and substance of Trump’s Middle East tour.
- [Seven European nations urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’ on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/seven-european-nations-urge-israel-to-reverse-its-current-policy-on-gaza/): Israel has halted the entry of food, medication and all other essentials into the Palestinian territory since March 2.
- [UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/uk-police-charge-three-iranians-with-suspected-espionage/): The men were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, police said.
- [Everton vs Southampton: Goodison Park stages final Premier League match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/everton-vs-southampton-goodison-park-stages-final-premier-league-match/): Everton play their final Premier League match at Goodison Park on Sunday at a venue steeped in history and tradition.
- [Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/libyan-ministers-resign-as-protesters-call-for-government-to-step-down/): Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander.
- [CNN-News18 Exposes Pakistan's 'Kill And Dump' Policy In Balochistan | Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/cnn-news18-exposes-pakistans-kill-and-dump-policy-in-balochistan-pakistan-news-news18/): Post Content
- [Beaten, Burnt, Shot: Inside Pakistan Army’s Brutal Kill-And-Dump Policy In Balochistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/beaten-burnt-shot-inside-pakistan-armys-brutal-kill-and-dump-policy-in-balochistan-exclusive/): Post Content
- [US ‘Withdraws’ Red Sea Warship Truman As Israel Bombs Yemen Ports, Threatens To ‘Kill’ Houthi Boss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/us-withdraws-red-sea-warship-truman-as-israel-bombs-yemen-ports-threatens-to-kill-houthi-boss/): Post Content
- [Gaza likely to dominate agenda as Arab League meets in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/gaza-likely-to-dominate-agenda-as-arab-league-meets-in-baghdad/): War on Palestinian territory expected to dominate summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand offensive.
- [Q&A: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo on his Olympic triumph; African sprinters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/qa-botswanas-letsile-tebogo-on-his-olympic-triumph-african-sprinters/): Tebogo talks to Al Jazeera about breaking the American and Jamaican dominance, and the future of sprinting in Africa.
- [US Embassy Issues Warning On Overstaying Visas: 'Could Face Permanent Ban...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/us-embassy-issues-warning-on-overstaying-visas-could-face-permanent-ban/): Post Content
- [‘Exploding inequality’: The fight for the hearts and minds of Poland’s left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/exploding-inequality-the-fight-for-the-hearts-and-minds-of-polands-left/): The left-wing contenders in Sunday’s presidential election are expected to perform better this time – but not much.
- [Ukraine says Russian drone attack on bus kills 9, hours after direct talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/ukraine-says-russian-drone-attack-on-bus-kills-9-hours-after-direct-talks/): The drone strike in the Sumy region amounts to ‘a cynical war crime’, Ukraine’s National Police say.
- [Knicks oust Celtics in Game 6 playoffs, make Eastern Conference finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/knicks-oust-celtics-in-game-6-playoffs-make-eastern-conference-finals/): New York’s 38-point victory against Boston Celtics in Game 6 was the largest win in Knicks playoff history.
- [Israel’s Gaza ‘disengagement’ that paved the way for conquest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/17/israels-gaza-disengagement-that-paved-the-way-for-conquest/): The Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 was not a concession. It was a strategic move to thwart Palestinian statehood. 
- [Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/regeneron-buys-23andme-for-256m-after-bankruptcy/): Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMe’s 15 million customers.
- [Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/measure-targeting-pro-palestine-ngos-disappears-from-us-tax-bill/): Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on ‘terrorism supporting’ nonprofits.
- [Pope Leo XIV meets US VP JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/pope-leo-xiv-meets-us-vp-jd-vance/): Pope Leo XIV met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his in
- [Britain, Iran Summon Each Other's Envoys Over Alleged Spying In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/britain-iran-summon-each-others-envoys-over-alleged-spying-in-uk/): Post Content
- [Covid-19 Cases In Hong Kong, Singapore: How Are Authorities Dealing With This Sudden Wave?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/covid-19-cases-in-hong-kong-singapore-how-are-authorities-dealing-with-this-sudden-wave/): Post Content
- [UK EU Summit | UK And European Union Agree To Post-Brexit Reset Deal | UK EU Reset Deal | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-eu-summit-uk-and-european-union-agree-to-post-brexit-reset-deal-uk-eu-reset-deal-n18g/): Post Content
- [Car Bomb Blast Near Paramilitary Building In Pakistan’s Balochistan Kills 4, Injures 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/car-bomb-blast-near-paramilitary-building-in-pakistans-balochistan-kills-4-injures-20/): Post Content
- [Shehbaz Sharif In Trouble? Imran Khan’s Party May Bring No-Confidence Motion Against Pak PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/shehbaz-sharif-in-trouble-imran-khans-party-may-bring-no-confidence-motion-against-pak-pm/): Post Content
- [‘Ceasefire With Ukraine Possible If...’: Putin Signals Truce After Two-Hour Call With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/ceasefire-with-ukraine-possible-if-putin-signals-truce-after-two-hour-call-with-trump/): Post Content
- [Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/lithuania-files-case-against-belarus-at-icj-over-alleged-people-smuggling/): The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.
- [‘Honeymoon Is Over’: Harvard Alumnus Claims No More Jobs In US, UK & Canada For Indian Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/honeymoon-is-over-harvard-alumnus-claims-no-more-jobs-in-us-uk-canada-for-indian-students/): Post Content
- [UK Man Sentenced For Stealing £4.5 Million Golden Toilet Named ‘America’, But Spared Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-man-sentenced-for-stealing-4-5-million-golden-toilet-named-america-but-spared-jail/): Post Content
- [Project Esther and the weaponisation of Zionism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/project-esther-and-the-weaponisation-of-zionism/): A conservative project to allegedly counter anti-Semitism is using a pro-Israel stance to mask white nationalist goals.
- [Donald Trump Pushes Ukraine Ceasefire In Putin Phone Call, Zelenskyy Next On Speed Dial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/donald-trump-pushes-ukraine-ceasefire-in-putin-phone-call-zelenskyy-next-on-speed-dial/): Post Content
- [Blast Near Pak Paramilitary Forces in Balochistan Kills 4, BLA Releases Inside Video of Train Hijack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/blast-near-pak-paramilitary-forces-in-balochistan-kills-4-bla-releases-inside-video-of-train-hijack/): Post Content
- [Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/sudans-army-leader-al-burhan-appoints-former-un-official-as-prime-minister/): Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
- [What is Israel’s new major ground offensive, Operation Gideon’s Chariots?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/what-is-israels-new-major-ground-offensive-operation-gideons-chariots/): Israeli military launches a ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks are held in Doha.
- [Gaza medical supplies warehouse hit in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/gaza-medical-supplies-warehouse-hit-in-israeli-attack/): Gaza’s Nasser Hospital is “suffering immensely” from a shortage of medical supplies after an Israeli attack.
- [China Rushes To Build Dam As Water Scarcity Bites Pakistan Post-IWT Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/china-rushes-to-build-dam-as-water-scarcity-bites-pakistan-post-iwt-suspension/): Post Content
- [Gaza’s Khan Younis latest focus of Israeli forced displacement, bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/gazas-khan-younis-latest-focus-of-israeli-forced-displacement-bombing/): Israeli army warns of ‘unprecedented’ assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.
- [Israel should be excluded from Eurovision, Spanish prime minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/israel-should-be-excluded-from-eurovision-spanish-prime-minister-says/): Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest over its war in Gaza.
- [UK, EU reach landmark deal: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-eu-reach-landmark-deal-all-you-need-to-know/): The new deal will allow EU boats to continue fishing in UK waters before the first post-Brexit UK-EU summit.
- [If the Dead Come Home: Iraq’s Mass Graves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/if-the-dead-come-home-iraqs-mass-graves/): In Iraq, a mass grave excavation reveals the challenges of identifying remains and returning them to their families.
- [Iran Mocks Trump Envoy's “Red Lines," Vows Uranium Enrichment “With or Without" Nuclear Deal With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/iran-mocks-trump-envoys-red-lines-vows-uranium-enrichment-with-or-without-nuclear-deal-with-us/): Post Content
- [Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Sides With Pakistan, Rants Against Indian Delegation's US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/khalistani-terrorist-pannun-sides-with-pakistan-rants-against-indian-delegations-us-visit/): Post Content
- [Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash: Eyewitness Shares Chilling Video, Sparks Online Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/brooklyn-bridge-ship-crash-eyewitness-shares-chilling-video-sparks-online-outrage/): Post Content
- [US Targets Indian Travel Firms, Plans Visa Restrictions On Agencies For Aiding Illegal Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/us-targets-indian-travel-firms-plans-visa-restrictions-on-agencies-for-aiding-illegal-immigration/): Post Content
- ["Ghost of Al-Qassam Brigades” to Be New Hamas Chief? After "Killing Sinwar," IDF Hunts for Al Haddad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/ghost-of-al-qassam-brigades-to-be-new-hamas-chief-after-killing-sinwar-idf-hunts-for-al-haddad/): Post Content
- [Biden’s Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Accusations From Trump’s Son, Doctors: ‘Another Coverup?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/bidens-delayed-cancer-diagnosis-prompts-accusations-from-trumps-son-doctors-another-coverup/): Post Content
- [Israeli police break up protest against new Gaza assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/israeli-police-break-up-protest-against-new-gaza-assault/): Anti-war protesters in Israel faced heavy police force after blocking a military road amid Gaza assault.
- [Military and economic deals in pipeline as UK looks to EU reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/military-and-economic-deals-in-pipeline-as-uk-looks-to-eu-reset/): London and Brussels to remove selected post-Brexit barriers as Trump’s global disruptions drive return to closer ties.
- [Cat caught smuggling drugs into prison in Costa Rica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/cat-caught-smuggling-drugs-into-prison-in-costa-rica/): A cat carrying packages of crack cocaine and marijuana was rescued by prison officers at the Pococi Penitentiary
- [Romania, Poland, Portugal election results: Who are the winners and losers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/romania-poland-portugal-election-results-who-are-the-winners-and-losers/): Pro-EU forces prevail on electoral ‘super Sunday’, but far right gains ground.
- [Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/car-bomb-in-pakistans-restive-southwest-kills-four-people/): The attack is just the latest in Balochistan, which is plagued by insurgency.
- [What we know so far about Biden’s cancer diagnosis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/what-we-know-so-far-about-bidens-cancer-diagnosis/): US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Here’s what we know so far.
- [Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/tanzanian-opposition-leader-makes-defiant-appearance-at-treason-trial/): The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.
- [Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/chechnyas-kadyrov-wanted-to-resign-or-did-he/): The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov’s request.
- [Gary Lineker leaves BBC amid anti-Semitism row, pro-Palestinian comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/gary-lineker-leaves-bbc-amid-anti-semitism-row-pro-palestinian-comments/): Britain’s top football host is ‘bowing out by mutual agreement’ after backlash to a social media post about Zionism.
- [Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/moscow-outlaws-amnesty-international-for-russophobia-amid-ukraine-war/): Russia claims members of the international rights group have backed ‘extremist’ organisations and ‘foreign agents’.
- ['Don't See Ties Normalising Soon': Foreign Secy Makes India's Stand Clear On Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/dont-see-ties-normalising-soon-foreign-secy-makes-indias-stand-clear-on-turkey/): Post Content
- [Russia Outlaws Amnesty International In Latest Crackdown On Dissent, Activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/russia-outlaws-amnesty-international-in-latest-crackdown-on-dissent-activists/): Post Content
- [IDF Vows "Unprecedented Attack" on Khan Younis, Orders Urgent Evacuation, Israel Losing US Support?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/idf-vows-unprecedented-attack-on-khan-younis-orders-urgent-evacuation-israel-losing-us-support/): Post Content
- [US Air Force Nearly Lost An F-35 Jet To Yemen's Houthis: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/us-air-force-nearly-lost-an-f-35-jet-to-yemens-houthis-report/): Post Content
- [News18 Evening Digest: BJP Retorts To 'Sindoor Ka Saudagar' Jibe At S Jaishankar, Netanyahu Vows Full Control Of Gaza & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/news18-evening-digest-bjp-retorts-to-sindoor-ka-saudagar-jibe-at-s-jaishankar-netanyahu-vows-full-control-of-gaza-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- ['Thanks For Lifting Us Up': Joe Biden, Wife Jill To Well-Wishers After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/thanks-for-lifting-us-up-joe-biden-wife-jill-to-well-wishers-after-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/): Post Content
- [DR Congo’s coltan miners struggle as they dig to feed world’s tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/dr-congos-coltan-miners-struggle-as-they-dig-to-feed-worlds-tech/): Despite global thirst for key tech material, miners in rebel-held Rubaya toil in poverty, mired in conflict and unrest.
- [A father’s fight to find out what happened to his son who joined ISIS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/a-fathers-fight-to-find-out-what-happened-to-his-son-who-joined-isis/): When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
- [Cheer up, people of Gaza! You’ll get killed on a full stomach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/cheer-up-people-of-gaza-youll-get-killed-on-a-full-stomach/): The new US humanitarian plan will ‘save us’, just like the previous ones did.
- [After ‘Pakistan Spy’ Jyoti Malhotra, India Nabs UP ‘ISI Agent’, Golden Temple On Munir’s Hit List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/after-pakistan-spy-jyoti-malhotra-india-nabs-up-isi-agent-golden-temple-on-munirs-hit-list/): Post Content
- [‘Won’t Praise India…’: Popular YouTuber Faces Backlash From Netzines Over Incorrect Map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/wont-praise-india-popular-youtuber-faces-backlash-from-netzines-over-incorrect-map/): Post Content
- [Video: Netanyahu says military will ‘take control’ of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/video-netanyahu-says-military-will-take-control-of-gaza/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the military is to ‘take control of the entire territory of the Gaza Strip’.
- [Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/rains-halt-search-for-gold-miners-after-deadly-indonesian-landslide/): Rescuers battle weather and conditions to find missing after storm kills six people at remote mine.
- [59 Politicians To Visit 32 Countries With India’s Anti-Terror Message, A List Of Who’s Going Where](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/59-politicians-to-visit-32-countries-with-indias-anti-terror-message-a-list-of-whos-going-where/): Post Content
- [Gleason score 9: How aggressive is Biden’s prostrate cancer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/gleason-score-9-how-aggressive-is-bidens-prostrate-cancer/): Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.
- [Mexican ship hits Brooklyn Bridge: What went wrong, who were the victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/mexican-ship-hits-brooklyn-bridge-what-went-wrong-who-were-the-victims/): Two Mexican cadets are killed when the vessel, carrying 277 people, crashes into the New York landmark.
- [Tens of thousands march in the Netherlands to protest against Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/tens-of-thousands-march-in-the-netherlands-to-protest-against-gaza-genocide/): Protesters march through The Hague to call on government to do more to halt Israel’s onslaught on besieged enclave.
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- [Trump-Putin call: What’s holding up a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/trump-putin-call-whats-holding-up-a-russia-ukraine-ceasefire/): The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a ceasefire. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
- [Iran summons UK charge d’affaires amid nuclear friction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/iran-summons-uk-charge-daffaires-amid-nuclear-friction/): Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war.
- [UK-Based Indian-Origin Professor Loses OCI Over 'Anti-India Acts' After 2024 Bengaluru Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-based-indian-origin-professor-loses-oci-over-anti-india-acts-after-2024-bengaluru-deportation/): Post Content
- [Scientisits Discover 'White Hydrogen' Deposits That Can Fuel Earth For 1,70,000 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/scientisits-discover-white-hydrogen-deposits-that-can-fuel-earth-for-170000-years/): Post Content
- [UK High Court Denies Bail To Fugitive Diamantaire Nirav Modi In PNB Fraud Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-high-court-denies-bail-to-fugitive-diamantaire-nirav-modi-in-pnb-fraud-case/): Post Content
- [Israel to allow limited food into Gaza amid intensified military offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/israel-to-allow-limited-food-into-gaza-amid-intensified-military-offensive/): Director-general of Gaza’s Health Ministry says it’s still unclear when border will open to allow humanitarian aid.
- [US ‘Redeploys’ Spy Drone to Black Sea As Russia ‘Eyes ICBM Launch’ Before Trump-Putin Call | Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/us-redeploys-spy-drone-to-black-sea-as-russia-eyes-icbm-launch-before-trump-putin-call-ukraine/): Post Content
- [US PGA Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins third major title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/us-pga-championship-2025-scottie-scheffler-wins-third-major-title/): World number one Scottie Scheffler outlasts a final round challenge from Jon Rahm to record a five-stroke victory.
- [Israel Must Prevent Gaza Famine For 'Diplomatic Reasons', Says PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/israel-must-prevent-gaza-famine-for-diplomatic-reasons-says-pm-netanyahu/): Post Content
- ['Making Progress': Netanyahu Vows Full Control Of Gaza As Israel Launches New Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/making-progress-netanyahu-vows-full-control-of-gaza-as-israel-launches-new-offensive/): Post Content
- [Muhammad Yunus's Adviser Says Bangladesh Open To Talks With India Amid Export Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/muhammad-yunuss-adviser-says-bangladesh-open-to-talks-with-india-amid-export-curbs/): Post Content
- [Asteroid 2003 MH4, Flying At 14 Kilometres Per Second, Will Miss Earth By This Much On May 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/asteroid-2003-mh4-flying-at-14-kilometres-per-second-will-miss-earth-by-this-much-on-may-24/): Post Content
- [Video: Protesters pressure Dutch govt with ‘red line’ Gaza demonstration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/video-protesters-pressure-dutch-govt-with-red-line-gaza-demonstration/): Protesters wearing red staged a march in the Netherlands to demand an end to the government’s support for Israel.
- [Thunder vs Nuggets: OKC win Game 7, reach Western Conference finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/thunder-vs-nuggets-okc-win-game-7-reach-western-conference-finals/): Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Game 7 decider against Denver Nuggets to set up Minnesota Timberwolves West finals clash.
- [Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/pro-eu-centrist-wins-romanias-tense-presidential-race/): Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania’s presidential election, which was re-run after allegations of Russian
- [China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/chinas-industrial-output-retail-sales-dip-amid-us-trade-tensions/): Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
- [Did China Offer Military Assistance To Pakistan Against India? Beijing Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/did-china-offer-military-assistance-to-pakistan-against-india-beijing-reacts/): Post Content
- [Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lose to Orlando City in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/lionel-messi-inter-miami-lose-to-orlando-city-in-mls/): Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami had one of their worst performances of the season, losing at home to their Florida rivals.
- [Houthis To Attack Israel’s Ben Gurion, Other Airports ‘In Hours’, UK ‘Vows’ F-35 Hits On Yemen If…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/houthis-to-attack-israels-ben-gurion-other-airports-in-hours-uk-vows-f-35-hits-on-yemen-if/): Post Content
- ['Deeply Concerned': PM Modi Wishes Joe Biden Speedy Recover From Prostate Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/deeply-concerned-pm-modi-wishes-joe-biden-speedy-recover-from-prostate-cancer/): Post Content
- [Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance: Why India Is Holding Back, For Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-why-india-is-holding-back-for-now/): Post Content
- [Trump Hopes For Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire In Monday Calls With Putin, Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/trump-hopes-for-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-in-monday-calls-with-putin-zelenskyy/): Post Content
- ['Our War Has Come To A Point Where...': Baloch Militants Release Video Of Jaffar Express Hijacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/our-war-has-come-to-a-point-where-baloch-militants-release-video-of-jaffar-express-hijacking/): Post Content
- [From George Washington To Joe Biden, US Presidents Diagnosed With Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/from-george-washington-to-joe-biden-us-presidents-diagnosed-with-cancer/): Post Content
- [South Africa’s Ramaphosa to visit Trump: Can they fix tricky relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/south-africas-ramaphosa-to-visit-trump-can-they-fix-tricky-relations/): The two countries have clashed over alleged persecution of white South Africans and Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Amid Boycott Calls, Trade Body Urges PM Modi To Rename Road Named After Turkey's Founding Father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/amid-boycott-calls-trade-body-urges-pm-modi-to-rename-road-named-after-turkeys-founding-father/): Post Content
- [4 Killed, 20 Injured In Blast In Pakistan's Balochistan Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/4-killed-20-injured-in-blast-in-pakistans-balochistan-province/): Post Content
- [Trump’s massive tax cut bill passes key US House committee vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/trumps-massive-tax-cut-bill-passes-key-us-house-committee-vote/): Nonpartisan analysts say bill would add $3-5tn to the nation’s $36.2tn debt over the next decade.
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- [Who Were Mexican Cadets América Sánchez And Adal Marcos Killed In Brooklyn Bridge Crash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/who-were-mexican-cadets-america-sanchez-and-adal-marcos-killed-in-brooklyn-bridge-crash/): Post Content
- [Bilawal Bhutto Is No Match For Shashi Tharoor, Even Pakistani Leadership Thinks So](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/bilawal-bhutto-is-no-match-for-shashi-tharoor-even-pakistani-leadership-thinks-so/): Post Content
- [Balochistan's Hidden Economy: How Proxy Groups, Frontier Corps Exploit Resources & Fund Ops | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/balochistans-hidden-economy-how-proxy-groups-frontier-corps-exploit-resources-fund-ops-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Covid-19 Surge In Asia: How Dangerous Is JN.1 Variant And Are Existing Vaccines Effective?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/covid-19-surge-in-asia-how-dangerous-is-jn-1-variant-and-are-existing-vaccines-effective/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,180](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1180/): These are the key events on day 1,180 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Fear is real’: Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, ‘freedom’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/fear-is-real-why-young-kashmiris-are-removing-tattoos-of-guns-freedom/): For years, these tattoos symbolised defiance against the Indian government. Now, thousands are erasing them.
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- ['Must Show Peace Commitment': Macron Calls On Putin For 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/must-show-peace-commitment-macron-calls-on-putin-for-30-day-ukraine-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Russia Launches War's Largest Drone Attack Ahead Of Putin-Trump Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/russia-launches-wars-largest-drone-attack-ahead-of-putin-trump-call/): Post Content
- [President Milei Tightens Grip On Argentines With Local Elections Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/president-milei-tightens-grip-on-argentines-with-local-elections-win/): Post Content
- [Barack Obama's Daughter In Hot Waters Over Copycat Claims On Nike Directorial Debut: 'Devastating'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/barack-obamas-daughter-in-hot-waters-over-copycat-claims-on-nike-directorial-debut-devastating/): Post Content
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- [Joe Biden Diagnosed With 'Aggressive Form' Of Prostate Cancer, Trump Wishes Fast Recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/joe-biden-diagnosed-with-aggressive-form-of-prostate-cancer-trump-wishes-fast-recovery/): Post Content
- [UN: Gaza aid approvals fall drastically short](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/un-gaza-aid-approvals-fall-drastically-short/): The UN says 100 aid trucks were approved Tuesday to enter Gaza Tuesday, far below the 600 needed daily.
- [Columbia students heckle acting university president at graduation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/columbia-students-heckle-acting-university-president-at-graduation/): Columbia University students booed the school’s acting president, Claire Shipman, at a graduation ceremony.
- [Why is Israel expanding its war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/why-is-israel-expanding-its-war-on-gaza/): PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the ‘forcible expulsion of Palestinians’ from Gaza.
- [Foreign journalists must not abandon their Palestinian colleagues in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/foreign-journalists-must-not-abandon-their-palestinian-colleagues-in-gaza/): As Israel moves to reoccupy Gaza, foreign media must demand open access and an end to killings of journalists.
- [UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-france-canada-warn-israel-of-sanctions-is-opinion-shifting-on-gaza/): UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.
- [China Backs 'Ironclad Friend' Pakistan As India Turns Up Heat Over Terror, Water-Sharing Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/china-backs-ironclad-friend-pakistan-as-india-turns-up-heat-over-terror-water-sharing-treaty/): Post Content
- ["Putin Got No Concession" Rubio Denies Russia is Playing Trump "Like a Fiddle", Ukraine Alarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/putin-got-no-concession-rubio-denies-russia-is-playing-trump-like-a-fiddle-ukraine-alarmed/): Post Content
- [Russia Uses "90 Kg Warhead" to Make Shahed-136 More Lethal, Ukraine Unleashes ‘Flamethrower’ Robots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/russia-uses-90-kg-warhead-to-make-shahed-136-more-lethal-ukraine-unleashes-flamethrower-robots/): Post Content
- [US Secy Of State Marco Rubio Warns Syria Weeks Away From 'Epic' Civil War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/us-secy-of-state-marco-rubio-warns-syria-weeks-away-from-epic-civil-war/): Post Content
- [Field Marshal Asim Munir Or Failed Marshal Asim Munir? Netizens React To Pakistan's Decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/field-marshal-asim-munir-or-failed-marshal-asim-munir-netizens-react-to-pakistans-decision/): Post Content
- [Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/thousands-of-gazas-children-face-imminent-death-under-israeli-siege-un/): Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.
- [Trump battles Republican dissent to massive tax cut and spending bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/trump-battles-republican-dissent-to-massive-tax-cut-and-spending-bill/): Donald Trump is trying to convince Republican members of Congress to approve his “big, beautiful bill.”
- [Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/musk-commits-to-staying-tesla-ceo-for-another-five-years/): Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla’s sales after a slump, even as his internet service provider Starlink grows.
- [US Senator says at least pro-Palestinian protester speaking ‘in English’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/us-senator-says-at-least-pro-palestinian-protester-speaking-in-english/): A Republican senator said a pro-Palestinian protester interrupting a hearing was “progress” because it was in English.
- [Starmer: Gaza aid ‘totally inadequate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/starmer-gaza-aid-totally-inadequate/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel’s Gaza aid “totally and utterly inadequate.”
- [Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/israeli-forces-disguised-as-civilians-raid-gaza-neighbourhood/): Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in Gaza disguised as civilians, killing a Palestinian fighter and civilians.
- [Ukraine War | Trump and Putin Initiate Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/ukraine-war-trump-and-putin-initiate-ceasefire-talks-amid-ongoing-ukraine-conflict-brass-tacks/): Post Content
- [Why Is China Trying To Revive World War II-Era Air base In Bangladesh Near India's Border? | Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/why-is-china-trying-to-revive-world-war-ii-era-air-base-in-bangladesh-near-indias-border-decode/): Post Content
- [Asim Munir Gets Field Marshal Title: Last Time It Happened, Pakistan Slid Into Dictatorship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/asim-munir-gets-field-marshal-title-last-time-it-happened-pakistan-slid-into-dictatorship/): Post Content
- [UN Warns “14,000 Gaza Babies Could Die in Next 48 Hours,” Golan Says IDF “Killing Babies as a Hobby”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/un-warns-14000-gaza-babies-could-die-in-next-48-hours-golan-says-idf-killing-babies-as-a-hobby/): Post Content
- [Mukesh And Nita Ambani On First-Ever Time100 Philanthropy List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/mukesh-and-nita-ambani-on-first-ever-time100-philanthropy-list/): Post Content
- [India's Army Says "Whole Of Pakistan Is Within Range", Islamabad Denies Targeting The Golden Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/indias-army-says-whole-of-pakistan-is-within-range-islamabad-denies-targeting-the-golden-temple/): Post Content
- [Field Marshall Asim Munir: What Power Does This Title Confer On Pakistan’s Army Chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/field-marshall-asim-munir-what-power-does-this-title-confer-on-pakistans-army-chief/): Post Content
- [UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham – Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uefa-europa-league-final-man-utd-vs-tottenham-start-team-news-lineups/): Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
- [UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-government-suspends-free-trade-talks-with-israel-over-gaza-war/): It also imposes new sanctions, targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/who-members-adopt-landmark-pandemic-agreement-in-us-absence/): Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Rajnath Singh: 'We Brought Pakistan Army To Its Knees, But Made Sure Civilians Weren't Harmed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/rajnath-singh-we-brought-pakistan-army-to-its-knees-but-made-sure-civilians-werent-harmed/): Post Content
- [UK Pauses Trade Talks With Israel, Summons Envoy Over Gaza Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-pauses-trade-talks-with-israel-summons-envoy-over-gaza-conflict/): Post Content
- [Qatar's "Gift" or Trump's Bid to Acquire “Most Impressive Plane"? Schumer Moves to Block $400M Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/qatars-gift-or-trumps-bid-to-acquire-most-impressive-plane-schumer-moves-to-block-400m-jet/): Post Content
- [Trump fails to secure Ukraine ceasefire after Putin call: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/trump-fails-to-secure-ukraine-ceasefire-after-putin-call-whats-next/): Truce talks will begin immediately, Trump says after Putin call, but Moscow has not set a deadline for next steps.
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- [Israel deserves “no applause” for allowing some food into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/israel-deserves-no-applause-for-allowing-some-food-into-gaza/): “If this was about getting food to the people of Gaza, there are existing organisations.”
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- [Why isn’t the world paying attention to Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/why-isnt-the-world-paying-attention-to-sudan/): Sudan’s devastating war is now entering its third year, and the conflict is far from over.
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- [News18 Evening Digest: India's Diplomatic Teams Aim To Expose Pakistan's 40-Year Terror Trail & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/news18-evening-digest-indias-diplomatic-teams-aim-to-expose-pakistans-40-year-terror-trail-other-top-stories/): Post Content
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- [Putin Refuses Full Ceasefire, Zelensky Dismisses Troop Withdrawal, No Breakthrough After Trump Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/putin-refuses-full-ceasefire-zelensky-dismisses-troop-withdrawal-no-breakthrough-after-trump-call/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir Promoted As Field Marshal After Conflict With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/pakistan-army-chief-gen-asim-munir-promoted-as-field-marshal-after-conflict-with-india/): Post Content
- [Video: EU has ended all sanctions on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/video-eu-has-ended-all-sanctions-on-syria/): The European Union has lifted all sanctions on Syria.
- [Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘nonsense’ US nuclear demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/irans-khamenei-slams-nonsense-us-nuclear-demands/): Negotiations between Washington and Tehran looking shaky as Iran resists US negotiator Witkoff’s ‘red line’.
- [EU agrees to lift all economic sanctions on Syria: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/eu-agrees-to-lift-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-report/): Sanctions were levied during the rule of Bashar al-Assad who was toppled in December.
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- [‘14,000 Babies Dead In 48 Hours’: UN Warns Israel Over Gaza Siege, Aid Embargo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/14000-babies-dead-in-48-hours-un-warns-israel-over-gaza-siege-aid-embargo/): Post Content
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- [US Rushes More F-15E Strike Eagles To Diego Garcia, Iran's Khamenei Doubts 'Success' Of Nuke Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/us-rushes-more-f-15e-strike-eagles-to-diego-garcia-irans-khamenei-doubts-success-of-nuke-talks/): Post Content
- [Zelenskyy Accuses Russia Of Stalling Peace Talks To 'Continue War And Occupation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/zelenskyy-accuses-russia-of-stalling-peace-talks-to-continue-war-and-occupation/): Post Content
- [UK, France, Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ against Israel over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-france-canada-threaten-concrete-actions-against-israel-over-gaza/): Husam Zumlot, Palestine’s ambassador to UK, urges arms embargo and support in holding ‘war criminals’ accountable.
- [Video: UK, France, Canada threaten action against Israel over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/video-uk-france-canada-threaten-action-against-israel-over-gaza/): Leaders from Canada, France and the UK threaten to impose sanctions on Israel if it continues its offensive in Gaza.
- [Detained student Mahmoud Khalil honoured at alternative graduation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/detained-student-mahmoud-khalil-honoured-at-alternative-graduation/): Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was honoured at an alternative graduation ceremony in New York.
- [Pregnant woman among victims of Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/pregnant-woman-among-victims-of-israeli-strike-on-gaza-school-shelter/): An Israeli air strike on the Musa bin Nusair School in Gaza City has killed at least a dozen Palestinians,
- [Europe considers the perils of flying fighters in Ukraine’s airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/europe-considers-the-perils-of-flying-fighters-in-ukraines-airspace/): Leaders weigh the risks of a plan named Skyshield that could see European air forces defend Ukraine from the air.
- [Israel should “negotiate with the Palestinians” to stop war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/israel-should-negotiate-with-the-palestinians-to-stop-war-on-gaza/): “The negotiations should take place between Israel … and the [Palestinian Liberation Organisation].”
- [Bangladesh’s Yunus, Army Chief At Loggerheads: Is Emergency Looming? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/bangladeshs-yunus-army-chief-at-loggerheads-is-emergency-looming-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Spain’s Mobile Networks Go Dark Weeks After National Power Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/spains-mobile-networks-go-dark-weeks-after-national-power-outage/): Post Content
- [‘Delaying extinction’: The last-ditch race to save the Orinoco crocodile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/delaying-extinction-the-last-ditch-race-to-save-the-orinoco-crocodile/): Venezuelan scientists fear they’re losing the fight to save the critically endangered Orinoco crocodile from extinction.
- [The one thing Trump might be getting right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/the-one-thing-trump-might-be-getting-right/): His plan to cut the budgets of US intelligence agencies is a rare challenge to unchecked power.
- [US cuts another $60m in grants to Harvard University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/us-cuts-another-60m-in-grants-to-harvard-university/): Government says funding freeze is due to the university’s alleged failure to address anti-Semitism on campus.
- [Australia’s opposition coalition splits after election loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/australias-opposition-coalition-splits-after-election-loss/): National Party and Liberal Party part ways after more than 60-year alliance following election defeat.
- [India and Pakistan on the brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/india-and-pakistan-on-the-brink/): @AlexGatopoulos assesses India and Pakistan’s latest round of violence, and what could come
- [Muhammad Yunus And Army Chief Waqr-uz-Zaman Tussle Over Bangladesh's Control | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/muhammad-yunus-and-army-chief-waqr-uz-zaman-tussle-over-bangladeshs-control-news18/): Post Content
- [UK, France, Canada Threaten Sanctions Over Israel's Op Gideon's Chariots, Aid Trickles Into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-france-canada-threaten-sanctions-over-israels-op-gideons-chariots-aid-trickles-into-gaza/): Post Content
- [Russia Unveils First AI-Powered Sukhoi Su-57M Fighter Jet. Here's How India Benefits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/russia-unveils-first-ai-powered-sukhoi-su-57m-fighter-jet-heres-how-india-benefits/): Post Content
- [How Did Trump Land 'Free' Boeing Plane From Qatar? Why Has It Sparked A Row In US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/how-did-trump-land-free-boeing-plane-from-qatar-why-has-it-sparked-a-row-in-us/): Post Content
- [YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Deleted Operation Sindoor Chats With Danish | Jyoti Malhotra | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-deleted-operation-sindoor-chats-with-danish-jyoti-malhotra-news18/): Post Content
- [Why It's Difficult For India To Recognise Balochistan As A Separate Country | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/why-its-difficult-for-india-to-recognise-balochistan-as-a-separate-country-explained/): Post Content
- [Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/venezuela-suspends-flights-from-colombia-after-arrests-of-mercenaries/): Venezuela’s aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
- [French town breaks world record for largest gathering of ‘Smurfs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/french-town-breaks-world-record-for-largest-gathering-of-smurfs/): The town in Brittany’s far west gathered more than 3,000 Smurfs, setting a new world record.
- [Chef Kills Man, Cooks Parts Of Dismembered Body With Vegetables In Grisly Cover-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/chef-kills-man-cooks-parts-of-dismembered-body-with-vegetables-in-grisly-cover-up/): Post Content
- [No Booze, Cigarettes, Gourmet Dishes: China Orders Officials To Cut Costs Amid Economic Headwinds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/no-booze-cigarettes-gourmet-dishes-china-orders-officials-to-cut-costs-amid-economic-headwinds/): Post Content
- [The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/the-us-has-36-trillion-in-debt-what-does-that-mean-and-who-owns-it/): The US has the highest national debt in the world, a quarter of which is owned by other countries.
- [Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/trump-signs-bill-outlawing-revenge-porn/): Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created ‘deepfakes’, without a person’s consent.
- [How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/how-conflict-with-india-helped-boost-the-pakistan-militarys-domestic-image/): Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,181](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1181/): These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [China Boosts Pakistan's Arsenal: Beijing Fast-Tracks J-35A Fighter Jet Delivery, Signals Deepening Defence Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/china-boosts-pakistans-arsenal-beijing-fast-tracks-j-35a-fighter-jet-delivery-signals-deepening-defence-ties/): Post Content
- ['Exploiting Faith For War': Asim Munir Leading Dangerous Evolution Of Jihad In Pakistan, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/exploiting-faith-for-war-asim-munir-leading-dangerous-evolution-of-jihad-in-pakistan-say-sources-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency debate, as Trump cries coverup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/bidens-cancer-diagnosis-renews-transparency-debate-as-trump-cries-coverup/): Former US president likely has had cancer for years, doctors say.
- [With Awami League Banned, All Eyes On Bangladesh Army Chief’s Address Amid Rising Political Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/with-awami-league-banned-all-eyes-on-bangladesh-army-chiefs-address-amid-rising-political-tensions/): Post Content
- ['Somebody Is Not Telling Facts': Trump Alleges Cover-Up In Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/somebody-is-not-telling-facts-trump-alleges-cover-up-in-joe-bidens-cancer-diagnosis/): Post Content
- ['Egregious Actions': UK, France & Canada Slam Israel's Gaza Takeover Plan, Netanyahu Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/egregious-actions-uk-france-canada-slam-israels-gaza-takeover-plan-netanyahu-responds/): Post Content
- [Drones Have Become The New Instruments Of Conflict | India vs Pakistan | Russia Ukraine War | Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/drones-have-become-the-new-instruments-of-conflict-india-vs-pakistan-russia-ukraine-war-decode/): Post Content
- ['Jill Biden Is A Fake Doctor': Donald Trump Jr On His 'Sarcastic' Biden Cancer Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/jill-biden-is-a-fake-doctor-donald-trump-jr-on-his-sarcastic-biden-cancer-remark/): Post Content
- [After Trump Call, Zelenskyy Says Russia Must Be 'Pressured' Into Peace Or Face Tougher Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/after-trump-call-zelenskyy-says-russia-must-be-pressured-into-peace-or-face-tougher-sanctions/): Post Content
- ['Some Progress Made': Trump's Call With 'Nice Gentleman' Putin Hints Towards Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/some-progress-made-trumps-call-with-nice-gentleman-putin-hints-towards-ceasefire-talks/): Post Content
- [CHK_US top court allows Trumpadmintorevoke protected status for Venezuelans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/chk_us-top-court-allows-trumpadmintorevoke-protected-status-for-venezuelans/): Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.
- [El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer who defends deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/el-salvador-arrests-prominent-human-rights-lawyer-who-defends-deportees/): Ruth Eleonora López has defended Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador by US President Trump’s administration.
- [Eyewitness video shows Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/eyewitness-video-shows-israeli-airstrike-on-khan-younis/): Eyewitness video captured an Israeli airstrike hitting west Khan Younis in Gaza as people flee tents amid gunfire.
- [Trump tries to jump start peace talks with calls to Zelenskyy, Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/trump-tries-to-jump-start-peace-talks-with-calls-to-zelenskyy-putin/): US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia in back-to-back calls.
- [After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/after-putin-call-trump-says-russia-ukraine-will-start-ceasefire-talks/): US president says two sides will ‘immediately’ start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on ‘right track’.
- [Former US President Joe Biden Is Diagnosed With 'Aggressive' Prostrate Cancer, Is It Treatable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/former-us-president-joe-biden-is-diagnosed-with-aggressive-prostrate-cancer-is-it-treatable/): Post Content
- [Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/former-president-bolsonaros-coup-trial-opens-in-brazil/): More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
- [Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/europes-political-centre-holds-in-weekend-of-elections/): The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
- [British presenter Gary Lineker steps down over anti-Semitism row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/british-presenter-gary-lineker-steps-down-over-anti-semitism-row/): British presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role at the BBC.
- ["Memorandum, Compromises, &…" What Trump Told Putin After "Surprise Call" With Zelensky Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/memorandum-compromises-what-trump-told-putin-after-surprise-call-with-zelensky-over-ukraine/): Post Content
- [UK Police Say Third Man Detained Over Fires At PM Starmer's Properties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/uk-police-say-third-man-detained-over-fires-at-pm-starmers-properties/): Post Content
- [US Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection For Venezuelans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/19/us-supreme-court-lets-trump-end-deportation-protection-for-venezuelans/): Post Content
- [Indian Man On The Run After Killing Wife 10 Years Ago Still On FBI's Most-Wanted List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/indian-man-on-the-run-after-killing-wife-10-years-ago-still-on-fbis-most-wanted-list/): Post Content
- [Indian Man Pleads Guilty In US Visa Fraud Using Staged Robberies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/indian-man-pleads-guilty-in-us-visa-fraud-using-staged-robberies/): Post Content
- [UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/uk-retailer-ms-puts-cyberattack-cost-at-400m-as-disruptions-continue/): Disruption from the ‘highly sophisticated and targeted cyber attack’, first reported around Easter weekend, continues.
- [Classifying Taliban as ‘foreign terrorist organization’ under review: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/classifying-taliban-as-foreign-terrorist-organization-under-review-us/): A ‘comprehensive review’ of the US’s chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 has also been ordered. 
- [Oman confirms new round of US-Iran talks despite enrichment dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/oman-confirms-new-round-of-us-iran-talks-despite-enrichment-dispute/): A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran will take place in Rome on Friday, Oman says.
- [South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/south-sudan-on-edge-as-sudans-war-threatens-vital-oil-industry/): Sudan’s army says it may be forced to shut down facilities used to export oil from South Sudan as a result of the war.
- [Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israeli-top-court-rules-shin-bet-chief-bans-firing-by-netanyahu-unlawful/): Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar’s dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.
- [Ex-Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/ex-ukrainian-politician-gunned-down-in-madrid/): Ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot dead.
- [Target cuts annual forecast as tariffs, boycotts weigh on sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/target-cuts-annual-forecast-as-tariffs-boycotts-weigh-on-sales/): Unlike Walmart, Target is more heavily reliant on China for goods, and tariffs on its goods are driving earnings down.
- [UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/unitedhealth-paid-nursing-homes-to-reduce-hospital-transfers-report/): In one case, a person suffered permanent brain damage because of a delayed transfer, according to The Guardian.
- [The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/the-us-v-the-icc-why-is-trump-going-after-the-court/): Since the US sanctioned the ICC prosecutor in February, the court is struggling to function.
- [Israeli soldiers fire towards foreign diplomats in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israeli-soldiers-fire-towards-foreign-diplomats-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli soldiers fired towards a group of foreign diplomats on a visit to Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
- [Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir Promoted To Field Marshal, Military Dictatorship In The Making?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/pakistans-army-chief-asim-munir-promoted-to-field-marshal-military-dictatorship-in-the-making/): Post Content
- [Trump Ambushes South Africa's Ramaphosa With Videos On 'White Genocide' In Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/trump-ambushes-south-africas-ramaphosa-with-videos-on-white-genocide-in-oval-office/): Post Content
- [China Unveils Anti-Stealth Radar, Drone Mothership Amid Taiwan Invasion Drills, Lai Prepares For War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/china-unveils-anti-stealth-radar-drone-mothership-amid-taiwan-invasion-drills-lai-prepares-for-war/): Post Content
- [Israeli Troops Fire 'Warning Shots' At Foreign Diplomats In West Bank, Trigger Outcry | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israeli-troops-fire-warning-shots-at-foreign-diplomats-in-west-bank-trigger-outcry-video/): Post Content
- [Russian Air Base in Syria Attacked as Rubio Warns of New Civil War; EU Lifts Sanctions on Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/russian-air-base-in-syria-attacked-as-rubio-warns-of-new-civil-war-eu-lifts-sanctions-on-damascus/): Post Content
- [Thousands of aid trucks for Gaza made to wait in Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/thousands-of-aid-trucks-for-gaza-made-to-wait-in-egypt/): Thousands of aid trucks are stuck in Egypt as Israel blocks supplies from entering Gaza, video shows.
- [A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/a-pontiff-from-chiclayo-how-peru-is-reacting-to-pope-leo-xiv/): Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.
- [India says Maoist rebel chief killed in ‘breakthrough’ blow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/india-says-maoist-rebel-chief-killed-in-breakthrough-blow/): Home minister says Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju, is among 27 rebels killed in operation in Chhattisgarh state.
- [Gaza desperately needs aid. How many trucks has Israel let in?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/gaza-desperately-needs-aid-how-many-trucks-has-israel-let-in/): Aid agencies describe the level of food and medicine allowed into Gaza as ‘ridiculously inadequate’.
- [EU, Arab diplomats come under Israeli fire in occupied West Bank’s Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/eu-arab-diplomats-come-under-israeli-fire-in-occupied-west-banks-jenin/): Several nations roundly condemn the incident and call for a transparent investigation.
- [Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/russia-blames-ukraine-war-europe-for-delaying-arms-supply-to-ally-armenia/): Armenia has long relied on Russian weapons in its bitter dispute with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
- ['That Isn't Me!': Ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta Clears Air After Woman's Mistaken Identity Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/that-isnt-me-ex-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-clears-air-after-womans-mistaken-identity-post/): Post Content
- [IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza Ground Offensive, US Seeks Host Nations for Palestinian Relocation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/idf-soldier-killed-in-gaza-ground-offensive-us-seeks-host-nations-for-palestinian-relocation/): Post Content
- [Vinicius Jr racism: Fans found guilty of hate crime against Madrid star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/vinicius-jr-racism-fans-found-guilty-of-hate-crime-against-madrid-star/): Five Valladolid fans receive suspended sentences and are fined for racist chants against Vinicius in 2022.
- [What we know about Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/what-we-know-about-trumps-golden-dome-missile-defence-plan/): Donald Trump has unveiled his plan for a multi-billion-dollar missile defence shield known as the ‘Golden Dome’.
- [What Israeli leaders are saying about new Gaza assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/what-israeli-leaders-are-saying-about-new-gaza-assault/): Israeli leaders say their aim is to control the entire Gaza Strip with the army’s new major ground offensive.
- [Is the tide turning on foreign support for Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/is-the-tide-turning-on-foreign-support-for-israel/): The UK has suspended trade talks, while France and Canada have threatened action if Israel continues to starve Gaza.
- [Israeli attacks kill 52 in Gaza as NGO slams ‘ridiculously inadequate aid’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israeli-attacks-kill-52-in-gaza-as-ngo-slams-ridiculously-inadequate-aid/): Charity Doctors Without Borders says the amount of aid allowed into Gaza is not enough amid growing fears of famine.
- [What is the Golden Dome defence system Trump announced?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/what-is-the-golden-dome-defence-system-trump-announced/): The $175bn ambitious space proposal aims to counter aerial threats but China says it would prompt an arms race.
- [‘Unite Against Pak-Sponsored Terror’: Raghav Chadha Hails Op Sindoor On Global Platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/unite-against-pak-sponsored-terror-raghav-chadha-hails-op-sindoor-on-global-platform/): Post Content
- [Trump Unveils $175B Golden Dome Missile Shield, China Warns 'Plan Undermines Global Stability'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/trump-unveils-175b-golden-dome-missile-shield-china-warns-plan-undermines-global-stability/): Post Content
- [Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/are-direct-talks-between-russia-and-ukraine-likely-to-lead-to-peace/): Putin is trying to trick the world into thinking he’s open to a truce while boosting Moscow’s army, analysts say.
- [Video: Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid trucks to enter Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/video-pope-leo-calls-for-humanitarian-aid-trucks-to-enter-gaza/): Pope Leo has called for humanitarian aid to be sent into Gaza to ease the hunger crisis caused by Israel’s blockade.
- [Suspected suicide bomb hits school bus in Pakistan, killing children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/suspected-suicide-bomb-hits-school-bus-in-pakistan-killing-children/): A suspected suicide bomber targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing at least four children.
- [Mexico City mayor’s aides shot dead in broad daylight ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/mexico-city-mayors-aides-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight-ambush/): Security camera video shows the moment two aides to Mexico City’s mayor were shot and killed in Mexico City.
- [US Lawmaker Nancy Mace Shares Nude Photo Of Herself During Hearing, Calls Ex-Fiancé 'Rapist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/us-lawmaker-nancy-mace-shares-nude-photo-of-herself-during-hearing-calls-ex-fiance-rapist/): Post Content
- ['Attempt To Hoodwink Doomed To Fail': India Rejects Pakistan's Allegations Over Balochistan Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/attempt-to-hoodwink-doomed-to-fail-india-rejects-pakistans-allegations-over-balochistan-blast/): Post Content
- [China ‘Hails’ Pakistan’s Use of Its Arms In India Attack As Modi’s Op Sindoor Envoys Start Global…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/china-hails-pakistans-use-of-its-arms-in-india-attack-as-modis-op-sindoor-envoys-start-global/): Post Content
- [Drunk Passenger Creates Ruckus On American Airlines Flight, Fined Rs 70 Lakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/drunk-passenger-creates-ruckus-on-american-airlines-flight-fined-rs-70-lakh/): Post Content
- [What’s South Africa’s land law at the heart of the Trump-Ramaphosa spat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/whats-south-africas-land-law-at-the-heart-of-the-trump-ramaphosa-spat/): Some white Afrikaner groups say the land expropriation law targets them and could lead to violent land grabs.
- [Germany arrests minors over alleged attacks on asylum seekers, migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/germany-arrests-minors-over-alleged-attacks-on-asylum-seekers-migrants/): Five minors accused of forming a far-right group called the ‘Last Wave of Defence’ that targeted asylum seekers.
- [Pakistan promotes army chief Asim Munir to field marshal: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/pakistan-promotes-army-chief-asim-munir-to-field-marshal-why-it-matters/): Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.
- [Politicians embrace crypto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/politicians-embrace-crypto/): World leaders are betting big on crypto. But are they innovating or exploiting their supporters’ trust?
- [Former Ukraine politician Andriy Portnov shot dead outside school in Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/former-ukraine-politician-andriy-portnov-shot-dead-outside-school-in-madrid/): Andriy Portnov was previously a senior aide to former President Viktor Yanukovich.
- [Is United States debt becoming unsustainable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/is-united-states-debt-becoming-unsustainable/): Moody’s ratings agency has stripped the US of its last perfect credit rating.
- [With Drugs Taped To Body, Cat Caught Smuggling Ganja & Cocaine Into Costa Rica Prison | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/with-drugs-taped-to-body-cat-caught-smuggling-ganja-cocaine-into-costa-rica-prison-video/): Post Content
- ['Together For Regional Peace': China, Pakistan Agree To Expand CPEC To Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/together-for-regional-peace-china-pakistan-agree-to-expand-cpec-to-afghanistan/): Post Content
- [Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/russias-putin-visits-kursk-as-ukraine-says-six-killed-in-missile-strike/): Putin’s visit is the first to the region since Russia claimed its forces had ejected Ukrainian troops in late April.
- [Kevin De Bruyne: Man City bid farewell to captain at Etihad Stadium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/kevin-de-bruyne-man-city-bid-farewell-to-captain-at-etihad-stadium/): After a decade of excellence, Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to fans at final home match.
- [US Supreme Court clears way to end TPS for Venezuelans: What it means?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/us-supreme-court-clears-way-to-end-tps-for-venezuelans-what-it-means/): Court order paves the way for potential deportation of some 348,000 Venezuelans granted TPS status by Biden.
- [Local communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/local-communities-vow-to-fight-new-panama-canal-reservoir/): Panama’s new canal dam plan puts thousands of villagers at risk, prompting protests over mass displacement.
- [Thunder-Wolves: Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to Game 1 win in West finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/thunder-wolves-gilgeous-alexander-leads-okc-to-game-1-win-in-west-finals/): Led by 31 points by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder rally in second half to beat Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1.
- [Video: Sudanese soldiers celebrate as Khartoum state declared ‘free’ of RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/video-sudanese-soldiers-celebrate-as-khartoum-state-declared-free-of-rsf/): Video from Sudan showed soldiers celebrating as the army declared Khartoum state “completely free of rebels”.
- [Indian-Origin Singaporean Police Officer Charged For Forging Statements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/indian-origin-singaporean-police-officer-charged-for-forging-statements/): Post Content
- [Iran ‘Boosts’ Air Defence As US Intel Reveals Israeli ‘Preparation’ For Attack On Tehran Nuke Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/iran-boosts-air-defence-as-us-intel-reveals-israeli-preparation-for-attack-on-tehran-nuke-sites/): Post Content
- [Japan farm minister Taku Eto quits after gaffe over free rice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/japan-farm-minister-taku-eto-quits-after-gaffe-over-free-rice/): Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor.
- [Tigers, jaguars and elephants flee cartel violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/tigers-jaguars-and-elephants-flee-cartel-violence-in-mexicos-sinaloa/): Sanctuary relocates 700 animals from Culiacan to Mazatlan as cartel violence escalates in Mexico’s Sinaloa.
- [Fight for the Pacific – Episode 1: The Battlefield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/fight-for-the-pacific-episode-1-the-battlefield/): How global power struggles are impacting local communities, culture and sovereignty in the Solomon Islands and Samoa.
- [Israel belongs in Eurovision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israel-belongs-in-eurovision/): Israel’s war on Gaza doesn’t betray European values – it embodies them.
- [Kartarpur’s Shadow Network: How ISI Cultivates Spies Like Jyoti Malhotra | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/kartarpurs-shadow-network-how-isi-cultivates-spies-like-jyoti-malhotra-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Will Asim Munir’s Promotion To Field Marshal Trigger Another Coup In Pakistan Like 1958?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/will-asim-munirs-promotion-to-field-marshal-trigger-another-coup-in-pakistan-like-1958/): Post Content
- [Putin Visits Kursk Region For First Time Since Ejecting Ukrainian Forces Amid Deadlock In Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/putin-visits-kursk-region-for-first-time-since-ejecting-ukrainian-forces-amid-deadlock-in-peace-talks/): Post Content
- [‘Heart bleeds’: Kashmiris grieve children killed on India-Pakistan frontier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/heart-bleeds-kashmiris-grieve-children-killed-on-india-pakistan-frontier/): An only child; a 5-year-old daughter; 12-year-old twins: To many Kashmiri families, India-Pakistan truce means little.
- [Will EU deal make food cheaper, add $12bn to the UK economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/will-eu-deal-make-food-cheaper-add-12bn-to-the-uk-economy/): PM Keir Starmer has heralded a ‘landmark deal’ seeking to reset ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
- [At least four children killed in southwest Pakistan blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/at-least-four-children-killed-in-southwest-pakistan-blast/): At least four children have been killed in a blast targeting a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, officials say.
- [International Tea Day: Spilling the tea on unusual teas around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/international-tea-day-spilling-the-tea-on-unusual-teas-around-the-world/): Tea is the most popular drink in the world with billions of cups drank every day.
- [US-Bound Flights To Be Affected As Major Airport Moves To Cut Congestion | Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/us-bound-flights-to-be-affected-as-major-airport-moves-to-cut-congestion-details/): Post Content
- ['Example Of Rewarding Failure': BJP's Dig At Pakistan On Asim Munir's Promotion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/example-of-rewarding-failure-bjps-dig-at-pakistan-on-asim-munirs-promotion/): Post Content
- [Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis: These 5 US President Kept Their Health Issues Secret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/joe-bidens-cancer-diagnosis-these-5-us-president-kept-their-health-issues-secret/): Post Content
- [4 Children Killed As Suicide Car Bomber Strikes School Bus In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/4-children-killed-as-suicide-car-bomber-strikes-school-bus-in-balochistan/): Post Content
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Slams US Nuclear Demands: 'No One's Waiting For Permission'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-slams-us-nuclear-demands-no-ones-waiting-for-permission/): Post Content
- [What Is Golden Dome? 1st US Defence System To Be Deployed In Space | All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/what-is-golden-dome-1st-us-defence-system-to-be-deployed-in-space-all-you-need-to-know/): Post Content
- ['I’ve Done Enough…': Elon Musk To Cut Political Funding As His Support For Trump Hits Tesla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/ive-done-enough-elon-musk-to-cut-political-funding-as-his-support-for-trump-hits-tesla/): Post Content
- [Asim Munir’s Field Marshal Promotion: 'Soft Coup' In Pakistan, Belligerent Message To India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/asim-munirs-field-marshal-promotion-soft-coup-in-pakistan-belligerent-message-to-india-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,182](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1182/): These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mexico City mayor’s personal secretary, adviser shot dead in morning ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/mexico-city-mayors-personal-secretary-adviser-shot-dead-in-morning-ambush/): Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada pledges to continue ‘relentless fight against insecurity’.
- [New Review Ordered Into Joe Biden's 'Disastrous' Afghanistan Withdrawal: 'To Get The Truth'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/new-review-ordered-into-joe-bidens-disastrous-afghanistan-withdrawal-to-get-the-truth/): Post Content
- [Field Marshall Asim Munir Rewarded For April 22 Pahalgam Attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/field-marshall-asim-munir-rewarded-for-april-22-pahalgam-attack/): Post Content
- [The Controversial Remark That Cost Japan’s Agriculture Minister His Cabinet Seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/the-controversial-remark-that-cost-japans-agriculture-minister-his-cabinet-seat/): Post Content
- [China Reignites Bangladesh Ties Under Yunus: Beijing Eyeing Air Base Near India's Northeast Gateway?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/china-reignites-bangladesh-ties-under-yunus-beijing-eyeing-air-base-near-indias-northeast-gateway/): Post Content
- ['Protecting US From Foreign Threat': Trump Announces 'Golden Dome' Missile Defence Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/protecting-us-from-foreign-threat-trump-announces-golden-dome-missile-defence-shield/): Post Content
- [Long-term Freeze Or Phasing Out Enrichment Program: What Will A New US-Iran Nuclear Deal Look Like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/long-term-freeze-or-phasing-out-enrichment-program-what-will-a-new-us-iran-nuclear-deal-look-like/): Post Content
- [Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Stabbed To Death By Fellow Indian ‘Without Provocation’ In Texas Bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/indian-origin-entrepreneur-stabbed-to-death-by-fellow-indian-without-provocation-in-texas-bus/): Post Content
- [Biden camp denies cancer was diagnosed earlier amid cover-up claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/biden-camp-denies-cancer-was-diagnosed-earlier-amid-cover-up-claims/): Statement from Biden’s office comes after US President Donald Trump expressed doubt over timing of diagnosis.
- [Israel Preparing For Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites, Suggests US Intel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/israel-preparing-for-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-suggests-us-intel-report/): Post Content
- [US judge indicates deportations to South Sudan likely violated court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/us-judge-indicates-deportations-to-south-sudan-likely-violated-court-order/): Judge Brian Murphy indicated the Trump administration’s actions to deport migrants to South Sudan ‘may be contempt’.
- [Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/venezuela-frees-us-citizen-in-latest-exchange-with-trump-administration/): President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair’s release after months in prison.
- [Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/why-is-donald-trump-fixated-on-south-africa/): How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa?
- [Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/trump-says-us-will-put-weapons-in-space-as-part-of-golden-dome-plan/): The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.
- ["Takes Time To Get To Stage Nine" Trump 'Surprised' Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Wasn't Notified Earlier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/takes-time-to-get-to-stage-nine-trump-surprised-bidens-cancer-diagnosis-wasnt-notified-earlier/): Post Content
- [UK foreign secretary slams Israel’s war on Gaza as trade deal paused](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uk-foreign-secretary-slams-israels-war-on-gaza-as-trade-deal-paused/): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza.
- [What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/what-is-the-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-and-why-has-it-been-criticised/): New aid distribution body has been denounced and called a politicisation of aid in Gaza.
- [Israeli opposition leader criticises killing ‘children as a hobby’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/israeli-opposition-leader-criticises-killing-children-as-a-hobby/): Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan criticised the government at a press conference on Tuesday.
- [EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/eu-to-sustain-radio-free-europe-with-emergency-funding-after-trump-cuts/): Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
- [Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/uganda-confirms-military-trials-for-civilians-despite-supreme-court-ruling/): President Yoweri Museveni’s government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.
- [Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/marco-rubio-suggests-us-engagement-led-to-limited-aid-entering-gaza/): US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in ‘sufficient amounts’.
- [‘Blatant political attack’: US lawmaker charged over ICE centre standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/blatant-political-attack-us-lawmaker-charged-over-ice-centre-standoff/): Democrats say the Trump administration’s decision to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver sets a ‘dangerous precedent’.
- [Sudan’s army declares Khartoum state ‘completely free’ of paramilitary RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/20/sudans-army-declares-khartoum-state-completely-free-of-paramilitary-rsf/): Announcement comes weeks after the army made gains in and around the capital city to push back the Rapid Support Forces.
- [Lebanese PM condemns wave of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/lebanese-pm-condemns-wave-of-israeli-attacks-on-southern-lebanon/): Israeli attacks come as residents of Lebanon’s southern districts prepare to vote in municipal elections on Saturday.
- [Pakistan's DG ISPR Echoes Hafiz Saeed In Viral Anti-India Rant: 'We'll Choke You If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/pakistans-dg-ispr-echoes-hafiz-saeed-in-viral-anti-india-rant-well-choke-you-if/): Post Content
- [Russia says it received Ukraine’s list of names for major prisoner swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/russia-says-it-received-ukraines-list-of-names-for-major-prisoner-swap/): Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul.
- [JPMorgan’s Dimon warns of US stagflation risk: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/jpmorgans-dimon-warns-of-us-stagflation-risk-report/): Economists echo Jamie Dimon’s concerns as US credit downgrade and tariff-driven uncertainty continue.
- [‘Should Be Given King’s Title’: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Jibe At Asim Munir's Promotion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/should-be-given-kings-title-ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-jibe-at-asim-munirs-promotion/): Post Content
- [Trump Administration Suspends Harvard's Right To Enrol International Students: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-administration-suspends-harvards-right-to-enrol-international-students-report/): Post Content
- [Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil challenges arrest in US immigration court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/columbia-protester-mahmoud-khalil-challenges-arrest-in-us-immigration-court/): Khalil’s lawyer say ‘egregious government misconduct’ means Trump administration deportation case should be thrown out.
- [Multiple deaths after small plane crashes in California neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/multiple-deaths-after-small-plane-crashes-in-california-neighbourhood/): Authorities in the city of San Diego say that heavy fog had created low-visibility conditions at time of crash.
- [Words won’t save Gaza – The West must stop enabling Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/words-wont-save-gaza-the-west-must-stop-enabling-israels-war/): After a year of bloodshed, the UK and allies are speaking. Now they must act.
- [US Supreme Court hits deadlock in case of publicly funded religious school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/us-supreme-court-hits-deadlock-in-case-of-publicly-funded-religious-school/): The high court’s decision avoids setting precedent but allows a lower court’s ruling barring the school to stand.
- [Trump blocks Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, NYT report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-blocks-harvards-ability-to-enroll-international-students-nyt-report/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [US Senate Staffer Filmed Sex In Hearing Room Out Of Boredom, Says He Has 'No Regrets'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/us-senate-staffer-filmed-sex-in-hearing-room-out-of-boredom-says-he-has-no-regrets/): Post Content
- [Trump Uses Old Video To Confront Ramaphosa With 'White Genocide' In South Africa: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-uses-old-video-to-confront-ramaphosa-with-white-genocide-in-south-africa-all-you-need-to-know/): Post Content
- [Police search home linked to suspect in Israeli embassy staff shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/police-search-home-linked-to-suspect-in-israeli-embassy-staff-shooting/): US authorities searched a Chicago home linked to Elias Rodriguez, suspect in shooting two Israeli embassy staffers.
- [Palestinian health minister reports 29 ‘starvation-related’ deaths in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/palestinian-health-minister-reports-29-starvation-related-deaths-in-gaza/): Majed Abu Ramadan says 29 Palestinian children, elderly people killed as hunger grips bombarded enclave.
- [Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/why-are-the-number-of-flights-reduced-at-newark-airport-in-the-us/): The Department of Transportation has asked the airport to reduce operations to 56 departures and arrivals per hour.
- [Gaza girl tells Al Jazeera she’s stopped thinking of the future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/gaza-girl-tells-al-jazeera-shes-stopped-thinking-of-the-future/): ‘We cannot think of our future, because somebody else is controlling it’.
- [Murdered live on TikTok – Mexico’s femicide crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/murdered-live-on-tiktok-mexicos-femicide-crisis/): Mexico’s femicide crisis is back in the headlines after beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was murdered on a live stream.
- [Russia's "Siege General" To lead Offensive, Ukraine Drones Target Moscow, Iskander Strikes Patriots?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/russias-siege-general-to-lead-offensive-ukraine-drones-target-moscow-iskander-strikes-patriots/): Post Content
- [Trump’s Ramaphosa ‘ambush’: Key takeaways from heated White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trumps-ramaphosa-ambush-key-takeaways-from-heated-white-house-meeting/): Trump showed videos of South Africans singing ‘Kill the Boer,’ alleging genocide against white Afrikaners.
- [Iran says will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/iran-says-will-hold-us-responsible-for-any-israeli-attack-on-nuclear-sites/): Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns Israel will receive a ‘devastating and decisive response’ if it attacks Tehran.
- [US House passes tax and spending bill by single vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/us-house-passes-tax-and-spending-bill-by-single-vote/): The bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, now heads to Senate for debate.
- [Who Is Jason Miller, Trump Insider Who Sided With India Over Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/who-is-jason-miller-trump-insider-who-sided-with-india-over-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Small Plane Crashes Into San Diego Residential Street, One Home Suffers Major Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/small-plane-crashes-into-san-diego-residential-street-one-home-suffers-major-damage/): Post Content
- [Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with ‘terrorism’ offence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/member-of-irish-rap-band-kneecap-charged-with-terrorism-offence-2/): Kneecap’s Mo Chara has been charged with a ‘terrorism’ offence for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in Nov 2024.
- [Fact check: Do Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims to Ramaphosa hold up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/fact-check-do-trumps-white-genocide-claims-to-ramaphosa-hold-up/): US president claims white South African farmers face systematic killings, echoing debunked white genocide narratives.
- [Man Utd’s defeat by Tottenham sharpens focus on financial woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/man-utds-defeat-by-tottenham-sharpens-focus-on-financial-woes/): Al Jazeera takes a look at financially-troubled Manchester United’s expensive Europa League final defeat by Spurs.
- [Can minimal aid avoid famine in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/can-minimal-aid-avoid-famine-in-gaza/): In Gaza, hunger is spreading fast, and the most vulnerable are in life-threatening danger.
- [Person Shot At By Security Guards Outside CIA Headquarters In US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/person-shot-at-by-security-guards-outside-cia-headquarters-in-us-report/): Post Content
- [Napoli vs Cagliari: Serie A title preview – chance of Inter Milan playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/napoli-vs-cagliari-serie-a-title-preview-chance-of-inter-milan-playoff/): Al Jazeera takes a look at Serie A’s Friday finale, where Napoli will be assured of title with a win against Cagliari.
- [China and the Philippines trade accusations over ship collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/china-and-the-philippines-trade-accusations-over-ship-collision/): A Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippines government ship near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
- [News18 Evening Digest: India Reminds Pakistan Of Wanted Terrorists List, PM Modi Says Pakistan Air Base In ICU & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/news18-evening-digest-india-reminds-pakistan-of-wanted-terrorists-list-pm-modi-says-pakistan-air-base-in-icu-other-top-stories/): Post Content
- [EU backs tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia, Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/eu-backs-tariffs-on-fertiliser-imports-from-russia-belarus/): European Parliament backs bill that will enact duties in July and gradually increase them over three years.
- [This US university student is on a hunger strike over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/this-us-university-student-is-on-a-hunger-strike-over-gaza/): A student at UCLA has gained attention for going on a hunger strike to pressure the university to divest from Israel.
- [Bangladesh Army Chief Warns "Unelected Decision-Makers" As Yunus "Plots Coup", China Eyes Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/bangladesh-army-chief-warns-unelected-decision-makers-as-yunus-plots-coup-china-eyes-airbase/): Post Content
- [China’s Costly Mistake: How Supporting Pakistan Is Weakening Beijing On All Fronts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/chinas-costly-mistake-how-supporting-pakistan-is-weakening-beijing-on-all-fronts-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Video: Palestinians in Gaza unload flour as limited aid finally arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/video-palestinians-in-gaza-unload-flour-as-limited-aid-finally-arrives/): Palestinians in Gaza received long-awaited aid trucks into the enclave.
- [‘Refuge to all African Americans’ – What Ramaphosa should have told Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/refuge-to-all-african-americans-what-ramaphosa-should-have-told-trump/): Tafi Mhaka imagines an alternate reality where South Africa grants asylum to 48 million African Americans.
- [WHO Warning: 2.5 Billion People At Risk Of Hearing Loss By 2050](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/who-warning-2-5-billion-people-at-risk-of-hearing-loss-by-2050/): Post Content
- [This Country Could Be Hit By An 'Overdue' 1,000-Foot Mega Tsunami, Warn Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/this-country-could-be-hit-by-an-overdue-1000-foot-mega-tsunami-warn-scientists/): Post Content
- [Daredevil biker stuns Indonesia’s night fair crowd with fearless stunts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/daredevil-biker-stuns-indonesias-night-fair-crowd-with-fearless-stunts/): Riding the Wall of Death since 17, Wahyuni thrills audiences with daring stunts in Indonesia’s North Sumatra.
- [Julian Assange’s t-shirt tribute to Gaza victims at Cannes Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/julian-assanges-t-shirt-tribute-to-gaza-victims-at-cannes-festival/): Julian Assange wore a shirt at Cannes Film Festival listing 4,986 Palestinian children killed in the Gaza war.
- [Pakistan recommits to China bond amid Trump shadow over India ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/pakistan-recommits-to-china-bond-amid-trump-shadow-over-india-ceasefire/): After a four-day standoff with India, Pakistan looks to its trusted partner China for post-conflict support.
- [Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/indianapolis-colts-owner-jim-irsay-dead-at-65/): Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died peacefully in his sleep.
- [Philippines accuses China of ‘aggressive’ tactics in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/philippines-accuses-china-of-aggressive-tactics-in-south-china-sea/): China’s coastguard says Philippine vessel ‘dangerously’ approached its ship, resulting in a collision.
- [Israeli strikes kill 51 in Gaza as aid groups collect limited supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/israeli-strikes-kill-51-in-gaza-as-aid-groups-collect-limited-supplies/): At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
- [What we know about the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/what-we-know-about-the-killing-of-two-israeli-embassy-staff-in-dc/): Video has captured the moment police arrested the man believed responsible for killing two young Israeli embassy staff.
- [Deadly floods in Eastern Australia as torrential rains continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/deadly-floods-in-eastern-australia-as-torrential-rains-continue/): Heavy rains in New South Wales have caused record-breaking floods, killing two people and isolating tens of thousands of
- ["Free Palestine" Chanting Shooter Kills Israeli Couple In DC, Netanyahu Ups Security At Embassies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/free-palestine-chanting-shooter-kills-israeli-couple-in-dc-netanyahu-ups-security-at-embassies/): Post Content
- [Trump Confronts Ramaphosa Over White Genocide Claims, Says White Farmers Being Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-confronts-ramaphosa-over-white-genocide-claims-says-white-farmers-being-killed/): Post Content
- [Knicks-Pacers: Haliburton’s shot stuns New York in Game 1 of East finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/knicks-pacers-haliburtons-shot-stuns-new-york-in-game-1-of-east-finals/): Tyrese Haliburton’s incredible game-tying shot at the buzzer triggers Indiana overtime win against New York in Game 1.
- [Trump Confronts South African President Over ‘White Genocide’ Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-confronts-south-african-president-over-white-genocide-claims/): Post Content
- [Trump Spurns NBC Reporter Over ‘Qatari Gift’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-spurns-nbc-reporter-over-qatari-gift/): Post Content
- [Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in DC: What we know on attacker, victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/israeli-embassy-staffers-shot-dead-in-dc-what-we-know-on-attacker-victims/): A 30-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is in custody for shooting dead two Israeli embassy staffers on Wednesday.
- [Russia mocks Ukraine during direct talks, raising suspicion of bad faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/russia-mocks-ukraine-during-direct-talks-raising-suspicion-of-bad-faith/): Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state.
- [UK court temporarily blocks deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/uk-court-temporarily-blocks-deal-to-hand-chagos-islands-to-mauritius/): Decision comes after two British nationals born on Diego Garcia claimed the islands should remain under UK control. 
- [Trump Rips NBC Reporter For Asking About Qatari Jet Amid Tense Meeting With Ramaphosa On 'Genocide'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-rips-nbc-reporter-for-asking-about-qatari-jet-amid-tense-meeting-with-ramaphosa-on-genocide/): Post Content
- [Which countries trade the most with Israel and what do they buy and sell?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/which-countries-trade-the-most-with-israel-and-what-do-they-buy-and-sell/): Israel’s global trade in 2024 consisted of $91.5bn in imports and $61.7bn in exports.
- [North Korea’s Kim raps officials over ‘serious accident’ at warship launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/north-koreas-kim-raps-officials-over-serious-accident-at-warship-launch/): Vessel damaged as a result of ‘absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism’, state media says.
- [Video: US police investigate after Israeli embassy staff are shot dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/video-us-police-investigate-after-israeli-embassy-staff-are-shot-dead/): Video shows police and other emergency responders on the scene after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed.
- [Netanyahu Orders Enhanced Security At Israel Missions Worldwide After Jewish Museum Shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/netanyahu-orders-enhanced-security-at-israel-missions-worldwide-after-jewish-museum-shootout/): Post Content
- [Netanyahu Orders Enhanced Security At Israel Missions As World Condemns Washington Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/netanyahu-orders-enhanced-security-at-israel-missions-as-world-condemns-washington-shooting/): Post Content
- ['Islam Doesn't Teach Killing Innocents': UAE Extends Support To India's Global Outreach Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/islam-doesnt-teach-killing-innocents-uae-extends-support-to-indias-global-outreach-programme/): Post Content
- ["Antisemitic Murder" Israeli Embassy Staff Members Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/antisemitic-murder-israeli-embassy-staff-members-shot-dead-outside-jewish-museum-in-washington-dc/): Post Content
- [‘Young Man Bought A Ring’: Jewish Museum Victims Were A Couple, Set For Engagement Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/young-man-bought-a-ring-jewish-museum-victims-were-a-couple-set-for-engagement-next-week/): Post Content
- ['The Ring Was In His Pocket...': Israel Embassy Staffers Shot Dead In US Were A Couple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/the-ring-was-in-his-pocket-israel-embassy-staffers-shot-dead-in-us-were-a-couple/): Post Content
- [Cloud Of Dust, Crowd Screaming: Roof Of Ming Dynasty Tower Collapses In Seconds | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/cloud-of-dust-crowd-screaming-roof-of-ming-dynasty-tower-collapses-in-seconds-video/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,183](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1183/): These are the key events on day 1,183 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ramaphosa Takes A Jab At Trump Over Qatar Jet As Meeting Turns Tense With 'White Genocide' Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/ramaphosa-takes-a-jab-at-trump-over-qatar-jet-as-meeting-turns-tense-with-white-genocide-claims/): Post Content
- [Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead at Jewish museum in Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/two-israeli-embassy-staff-shot-dead-at-jewish-museum-in-washington-dc/): Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in Washington DC.
- ['Not Just Spiritually, But Also...': China Congratulates India As Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Set To Resume After 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/not-just-spiritually-but-also-china-congratulates-india-as-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-set-to-resume-after-5-years/): Post Content
- [Ex-Israeli Lawmaker's Remarks Spark Row: 'Every Child, Every Baby In Gaza Is An Enemy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/ex-israeli-lawmakers-remarks-spark-row-every-child-every-baby-in-gaza-is-an-enemy/): Post Content
- [Why has the US lost its AAA credit rating, and why does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/why-has-the-us-lost-its-aaa-credit-rating-and-why-does-it-matter/): Loss of Moody’s highest rating comes amid concerns about Washington’s widening budget deficit and fiscal trajectory.
- [The White House vs US universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/the-white-house-vs-us-universities/): Andrew Manuel Crespo, lead counsel for Harvard’s faculty, discusses the administration’s assault on US higher education
- [Chanted ‘Free Palestine’ Before Attack: Who Is Elias Rodriguez, Accused in Jewish Museum Shooting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/chanted-free-palestine-before-attack-who-is-elias-rodriguez-accused-in-jewish-museum-shooting/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Expels Indian Diplomat After India Declares Pak Official Persona Non Grata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/pakistan-expels-indian-diplomat-after-india-declares-pak-official-persona-non-grata/): Post Content
- ['India Told US, Pakistan Has To Talk Directly': Jaishankar Amid Trump's Ceasefire Mediation Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/india-told-us-pakistan-has-to-talk-directly-jaishankar-amid-trumps-ceasefire-mediation-claims/): Post Content
- [‘Warzone’: Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/warzone-why-indian-forces-have-launched-a-deadly-assault-on-maoists/): Rebels fighting against mining and militarisation outnumbered by over 40,000 forces deployed in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
- [Canada Talking To US To Join 'Golden Dome' Missile Defence System: PM Carney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/canada-talking-to-us-to-join-golden-dome-missile-defence-system-pm-carney/): Post Content
- [Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/two-israeli-embassy-staff-shot-dead-outside-jewish-museum-in-washington-dc/): US Secretary of Homeland Security pledges to bring ‘depraved perpetrator’ to justice.
- [Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed In Shooting Outside Capital Jewish Museum In Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/two-israeli-embassy-staffers-killed-in-shooting-outside-capital-jewish-museum-in-washington-dc/): Post Content
- [US Launches Doomsday Minuteman III Nuclear-Capable Missile | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/us-launches-doomsday-minuteman-iii-nuclear-capable-missile-video/): Post Content
- ['Completely Unacceptable': Bangladesh Army Chief Rejects Humanitarian Corridor Amid Tensions Within Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/completely-unacceptable-bangladesh-army-chief-rejects-humanitarian-corridor-amid-tensions-within-government/): Post Content
- [Governments condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/governments-condemn-israel-for-firing-towards-diplomats-in-west-bank/): Canada, UK, France and Mexico among countries to condemn Israeli forces for firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats.
- ['Terrible Reporter': Trump Slams Journalist Over Question On Qatari Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/terrible-reporter-trump-slams-journalist-over-question-on-qatari-jet/): Post Content
- [Crux Decode: Has India Enforced The Rules Of Deterrence With Pakistan And State Sponsored Terrorism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/crux-decode-has-india-enforced-the-rules-of-deterrence-with-pakistan-and-state-sponsored-terrorism/): Post Content
- ['Trump Takes Credit For Everything': Former US NSA On America's Role In Brokering India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-takes-credit-for-everything-former-us-nsa-on-americas-role-in-brokering-india-pakistan-conflict/): Post Content
- [Trump Doubles Down On Claim He Ended India-Pakistan Conflict: ‘Settled It Through Trade'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/trump-doubles-down-on-claim-he-ended-india-pakistan-conflict-settled-it-through-trade/): Post Content
- [Gujarati Man Shot Dead By Gunman Posing As Customer At Shop In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/gujarati-man-shot-dead-by-gunman-posing-as-customer-at-shop-in-us/): Post Content
- [US Justice Department ends post-George Floyd police reform settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/us-justice-department-ends-post-george-floyd-police-reform-settlements/): The Trump administration has also announced it will rescind reports that found patterns of discrimination in policing.
- [Tottenham defeat Manchester United to win Europa League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/tottenham-defeat-manchester-united-to-win-europa-league-final/): Brennan Johnson scores the only goal as Tottenham beat Man Utd to lift the cup and qualify for the Champions League.
- [Pro-Palestinian Columbia alumni torch diplomas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/pro-palestinian-columbia-alumni-torch-diplomas/): Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony.
- [Can Ramaphosa charm offensive help fix South Africa’s ties with Trump’s US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/can-ramaphosa-charm-offensive-help-fix-south-africas-ties-with-trumps-us/): South African leader keeps calm in the face of an ‘ambush’ by Donald Trump about false ‘white genocide’ claims.
- [Netanyahu says Israel will control ‘all of Gaza’ after latest offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/netanyahu-says-israel-will-control-all-of-gaza-after-latest-offensive/): Israeli prime minister also outlines maximalist conditions for ending the war.
- [Trump ambushes South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Oval Office meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/trump-ambushes-south-africas-ramaphosa-in-oval-office-meeting/): Cyril Ramaphosa’s Oval Office visit began with a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination.
- [US judge finds South Sudan-linked deportation flight violated court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/us-judge-finds-south-sudan-linked-deportation-flight-violated-court-order/): The Trump White House has accused Judge Brian Murphy of attempting to shield ‘vicious illegal aliens’ from deportation.
- [Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with ‘terrorism’ offence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/member-of-irish-rap-band-kneecap-charged-with-terrorism-offence/): British police say Mo Chara displayed a flag of Lebanon’s Hezbollah at a concert.
- [Is European pressure on Israel likely to make a difference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/is-european-pressure-on-israel-likely-to-make-a-difference/): The UK pauses trade talks as the EU threatens to review ties with Israel.
- [Former Microsoft engineer fired over protest on Israel AI ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/former-microsoft-engineer-fired-over-protest-on-israel-ai-ties/): Vaniya Agrawal, a former Microsoft engineer, speaks out about being fired over her pro-Palestinian protest.
- ['Settled It...': Trump Again Claims He Brokered India-Pak Ceasefire In Talks With Ramaphosa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/21/settled-it-trump-again-claims-he-brokered-india-pak-ceasefire-in-talks-with-ramaphosa/): Post Content
- [John Mearsheimer Says Russia Ukraine War Will Be "Decided On The Battlefield" And Putin Will 'Win'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/john-mearsheimer-says-russia-ukraine-war-will-be-decided-on-the-battlefield-and-putin-will-win/): Post Content
- [US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-investment-firm-redbird-to-buy-uks-daily-telegraph-newspaper/): Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.
- [A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/a-lens-on-poverty-and-the-environment-sebastiao-salgado-is-dead-at-age-81/): The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.
- [Israeli strike rocks Jabalia even as aid to Gaza resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/israeli-strike-rocks-jabalia-even-as-aid-to-gaza-resumes/): Palestinians searched for bodies after an Israeli airstrike leveled a building in Jabalia.
- [US Judge Halts Donald Trump Administration's Ban On Foreign Students At Harvard University | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-judge-halts-donald-trump-administrations-ban-on-foreign-students-at-harvard-university-news18/): Post Content
- [12 Injured In Knife Attack At Hamburg Train Station In Germany, 3 Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/12-injured-in-knife-attack-at-hamburg-train-station-in-germany-3-critical/): Post Content
- [Cyclist’s Attempt To Rescue Snake From Being Run Over Ends With Venomous Bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/cyclists-attempt-to-rescue-snake-from-being-run-over-ends-with-venomous-bite/): Post Content
- [‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/no-soldiers-no-occupation-israels-anti-war-protests-small-but-growing/): More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.
- [Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/ukraine-russia-exchange-hundreds-of-soldiers-civilians-in-prisoner-swap/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.
- [Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/why-is-el-salvadors-president-bukele-targeting-foreign-funded-nonprofits/): A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.
- [Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealistic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trumps-golden-dome-defence-system-unrealistic/): Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.
- [FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/ftc-abandons-biden-era-effort-to-block-microsofts-purchase-of-activision/): It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
- [From fringe to federal: The rise of eugenicist thinking in US policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/from-fringe-to-federal-the-rise-of-eugenicist-thinking-in-us-policy/): Trump’s inner circle is mainstreaming ideas that threaten the disabled, the elderly and the poor.
- [US judge blocks Trump effort to bar Harvard from enrolling foreign students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-judge-blocks-trump-effort-to-bar-harvard-from-enrolling-foreign-students/): The court injunction comes as the school launches a lawsuit calling Trump’s actions a ‘blatant violation’ of its rights.
- [Josh Paul resigned over Gaza. What comes next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/josh-paul-resigned-over-gaza-what-comes-next/): Why resigning from the US government wasn’t enough for one official who stepped down.
- [UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/un-chief-antonio-guterres-says-gazans-are-enduring-the-cruelest-phase-of/): UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of the war.
- ['Our Weapons Prove Their Worth In Real Combat': Putin On Why Russia Is A Top Arms Exporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/our-weapons-prove-their-worth-in-real-combat-putin-on-why-russia-is-a-top-arms-exporter/): Post Content
- [“Will Choke You” Pak Army Echoes Hafiz Saeed In Fresh Threat, India 'Exposes' Islamabad In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/will-choke-you-pak-army-echoes-hafiz-saeed-in-fresh-threat-india-exposes-islamabad-in-russia/): Post Content
- [Judge Blocks Trump Govt From Revoking Harvard Enrollment Of International Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/judge-blocks-trump-govt-from-revoking-harvard-enrollment-of-international-students/): Post Content
- [Shehbaz Sharif Heads To Turkey, Azerbaijan After Their Support To Pakistan During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/shehbaz-sharif-heads-to-turkey-azerbaijan-after-their-support-to-pakistan-during-op-sindoor/): Post Content
- [India, Pakistan, Iran Step Up Engagement as Taliban Courts Regional Recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/india-pakistan-iran-step-up-engagement-as-taliban-courts-regional-recognition/): Post Content
- [‘Respect Local Customs’: Bangladesh Recalls Envoy For Banning Eid Sacrifice At Kolkata Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/respect-local-customs-bangladesh-recalls-envoy-for-banning-eid-sacrifice-at-kolkata-mission/): Post Content
- [South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/south-sudan-refugees-in-ethiopia-face-health-catastrophe-charity-warns/): Thousands of South Sudanese refugees face worsening health conditions as cholera spreads.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards ‘restoring ties’ in talks with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/pakistan-afghanistan-move-towards-restoring-ties-in-talks-with-china/): As India strengthens ties with Kabul, Pakistan and Afghanistan return to the table after Chinese mediation.
- [Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple, ratcheting up trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-threatens-50-tariffs-on-eu-25-on-apple-ratcheting-up-trade-war/): President Donald Trump also threatened a 25-percent tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in the US.
- [‘Canada Has A Steadfast Defender’: PM Carney Turns To King Charles As Trump Threatens Annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/canada-has-a-steadfast-defender-pm-carney-turns-to-king-charles-as-trump-threatens-annexation/): Post Content
- [Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/rescue-bid-launched-for-hundreds-trapped-in-south-african-gold-mine/): Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater says all miners are safe and have been provided with food as they await rescue.
- ["A Privilege, Not A Right" Trump Administration Revokes Harvard's Ability To Enroll Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/a-privilege-not-a-right-trump-administration-revokes-harvards-ability-to-enroll-foreign-students/): Post Content
- [Trump's Eagerness In Taking Credit For India-Pakistan 'Truce' Is Driven By US' Own Interest | Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trumps-eagerness-in-taking-credit-for-india-pakistan-truce-is-driven-by-us-own-interest-decode/): Post Content
- [Pentagon Alarm Over Russian Nuclear-Tipped Air-To-Air Missiles, US Tests 'Doomsday' Minuteman ICBM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/pentagon-alarm-over-russian-nuclear-tipped-air-to-air-missiles-us-tests-doomsday-minuteman-icbm/): Post Content
- [Germany Backs India’s Right To Defend, Says Issues With Pakistan Bilateral In Nature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/germany-backs-indias-right-to-defend-says-issues-with-pakistan-bilateral-in-nature/): Post Content
- [Will the United States deport people to Rwanda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/will-the-united-states-deport-people-to-rwanda/): Kigali in talks to house migrant deportees from US, but rights groups worry such deals further endanger the vulnerable.
- [Palestinians injured as settlers rampage through the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/palestinians-injured-as-settlers-rampage-through-the-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have attacked a community in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to cars and houses.
- [Is AI reshaping the creative landscape?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/is-ai-reshaping-the-creative-landscape/): Today on The Stream: We paint a picture of how AI is reshaping the creative landscape. 
- [DR Congo strips ex-President Kabila of immunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/dr-congo-strips-ex-president-kabila-of-immunity/): Former leader accused of ‘treason, war crimes, [and] crimes against humanity’ for his support of M23 rebels in east.
- [Borders and ballots: Why Essequibo is controversial in Venezuela’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/borders-and-ballots-why-essequibo-is-controversial-in-venezuelas-election/): Guyana has claimed the resource-rich region of Essequibo. But so has Venezuela. Will a new election ratchet up tensions?
- [Real Madrid coach Ancelotti wishes luck to his successor Alonso](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/real-madrid-coach-ancelotti-wishes-luck-to-his-successor-alonso/): As Real Madrid confirm Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, the Italian wishes luck to incoming coach Xabi Alonso.
- [Israel maintains minimal aid deliveries to Gaza amid hunger crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/israel-maintains-minimal-aid-deliveries-to-gaza-amid-hunger-crisis/): UN and doctors warn that volume of aid supplies for Gaza residents is insufficient following 11-week blockade.
- [DRC’s conflict demands a new peace model rooted in inclusion and reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/drcs-conflict-demands-a-new-peace-model-rooted-in-inclusion-and-reform/): New mediation must confront the root causes of conflict and include voices long excluded from elite-driven peace talks.
- ['Retaliation For Exercising Rights': Harvard Sues Trump Govt Over Move To Ban International Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/retaliation-for-exercising-rights-harvard-sues-trump-govt-over-move-to-ban-international-students/): Post Content
- [This Will Be The First Country To Offer Free ChatGPT Plus Access Under Major OpenAI Tie-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/this-will-be-the-first-country-to-offer-free-chatgpt-plus-access-under-major-openai-tie-up/): Post Content
- [What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Home In Pakistan's Abbottabad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/what-happened-to-osama-bin-ladens-home-in-pakistans-abbottabad/): Post Content
- [Over 100 Houses Damaged As 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Indonesia's Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/over-100-houses-damaged-as-5-7-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-indonesias-sumatra/): Post Content
- [‘Tortured’ Ugandan activist dumped at border following arrest in Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/tortured-ugandan-activist-dumped-at-border-following-arrest-in-tanzania/): East African rights groups condemn Tanzania after Agather Atuhaire was found at the Ugandan border.
- [Gaza children suffer as malnutrition crisis worsens after weeks of blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/gaza-children-suffer-as-malnutrition-crisis-worsens-after-weeks-of-blockade/): Doctors at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza are overwhelmed by a surge in the number of malnourished children.
- [Trump Latest News | Trump's Big Warning To Apple, 25 Percent Tariff On iPhones Not Made In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-latest-news-trumps-big-warning-to-apple-25-percent-tariff-on-iphones-not-made-in-us/): Post Content
- [Muhammad Yunus Won’t Step Down, Must Stay For Bangladesh’s Sake, Says Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/muhammad-yunus-wont-step-down-must-stay-for-bangladeshs-sake-says-minister/): Post Content
- [Kim Fumes, North Korea Probes Failed Warship Launch, Satellite Images Show Partially Sunken Frigate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/kim-fumes-north-korea-probes-failed-warship-launch-satellite-images-show-partially-sunken-frigate/): Post Content
- [India Looks To Corner Pakistan In FATF, IMF By Stirring World's Conscience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/india-looks-to-corner-pakistan-in-fatf-imf-by-stirring-worlds-conscience/): Post Content
- [Sensing Threat To Power, Turkey’s Erdogan Orders Imamoglu’s Images Removed From Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/sensing-threat-to-power-turkeys-erdogan-orders-imamoglus-images-removed-from-istanbul/): Post Content
- [Israel is under the assumption “it can act with impunity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/israel-is-under-the-assumption-it-can-act-with-impunity/): Global anger at Israel for firing on diplomats visiting Jenin camp in the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump bars Harvard international enrolment: How many students will it hurt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-bars-harvard-international-enrolment-how-many-students-will-it-hurt/): Some 6,800 international students are currently enrolled at Harvard University and risk losing their legal status.
- [The American coup: From Jim Crow to digital authoritarians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/the-american-coup-from-jim-crow-to-digital-authoritarians/): Is the US sliding into authoritarianism? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to historian of fascism, Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
- [US banana giant Chiquita fires thousands over Panama strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-banana-giant-chiquita-fires-thousands-over-panama-strike/): President Jose Raul Mulino, whose changes to social security laws prompted the protest, called the strike ‘illegal’.
- [Aid entering Gaza is “less than a drop in the ocean”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/aid-entering-gaza-is-less-than-a-drop-in-the-ocean/): Gaza needs a humanitarian operation involving hundreds of trucks a day, says Tomasso Della Longa of the Red Cross.
- [Deported Afghans face deepening humanitarian crisis on return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/deported-afghans-face-deepening-humanitarian-crisis-on-return-home/): Hundreds of thousands deported by Pakistan and Iran face poverty, unemployment, and lack of aid in fragile Afghanistan.
- [Israel attacks Lebanon with “most violent” strikes since ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/israel-attacks-lebanon-with-most-violent-strikes-since-ceasefire/): Israel has carried out multiple bombings across southern Lebanon, including blowing up a multi-story apartment building.
- ['Major Prisoner Swap Completed': Trump Congratulates Russia, Ukraine, Hints At Something Big](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/major-prisoner-swap-completed-trump-congratulates-russia-ukraine-hints-at-something-big/): Post Content
- [Who Is Bangladesh Army Chief Zaman Going After Yunus? Hasina’s Kin Who Delhi Had Warned Her Against](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/who-is-bangladesh-army-chief-zaman-going-after-yunus-hasinas-kin-who-delhi-had-warned-her-against/): Post Content
- [China Rejects 'Baseless Attacks' As US Lawmakers Grill Harvard Over Alleged Ties To Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/china-rejects-baseless-attacks-as-us-lawmakers-grill-harvard-over-alleged-ties-to-beijing/): Post Content
- [Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-administration-blocks-harvard-from-enrolling-international-students/): Trump blocked Harvard’s ability to enrol international students, escalating tensions with the Ivy League university.
- [‘Red lines’ stalk fifth round of Iran-US nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/red-lines-stalk-fifth-round-of-iran-us-nuclear-talks/): Washington and Tehran have taken a tough public stance before talks, with enrichment a key point of contention.
- [G7 threatens further sanctions if Russia fails to agree Ukraine ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/g7-threatens-further-sanctions-if-russia-fails-to-agree-ukraine-ceasefire/): Finance chiefs will ‘explore’ new measures against Moscow should no ceasefire be agreed, although US tempers language.
- [Record floods kill four and devastate eastern Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/record-floods-kill-four-and-devastate-eastern-australia/): About 50,000 people are still isolated after powerful weather system dumped months of rain in three days.
- [Japan faces a ‘rice crisis’ as price nearly doubles for food staple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/japan-faces-a-rice-crisis-as-price-nearly-doubles-for-food-staple/): The price of Japanese-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector.
- [How Pakistan High Commission In New Delhi Is A ‘Sleeper Cell’ Of ISI | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/how-pakistan-high-commission-in-new-delhi-is-a-sleeper-cell-of-isi-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Melania Trump Uses AI To Narrate Memoir In Her Own Voice: 'New Era'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/melania-trump-uses-ai-to-narrate-memoir-in-her-own-voice-new-era/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Senator Questions Islamabad On Operation Sindoor: 'How Did India Manage To...' | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/pakistan-senator-questions-islamabad-on-operation-sindoor-how-did-india-manage-to-news18/): Post Content
- [EU membership, seizing Russia’s money needed to rebuild Ukraine: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/eu-membership-seizing-russias-money-needed-to-rebuild-ukraine-analysts/): A simple ceasefire is unlikely to set the stage for undoing the damage from Russia’s war, experts say.
- [NSA Doval Likely To Visit Moscow Next Week, Push For Early Delivery Of Pending S-400 Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/nsa-doval-likely-to-visit-moscow-next-week-push-for-early-delivery-of-pending-s-400-systems-2/): Post Content
- [‘Met All Targets’: IMF Stands By Pakistan Bailout Days After India Warned Of Terror Funding Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/met-all-targets-imf-stands-by-pakistan-bailout-days-after-india-warned-of-terror-funding-risks/): Post Content
- [Bangladesh Chief Advisor Vs Bangladesh Army Chief: Muhammad Yunus Threatens To Resign Amid Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/bangladesh-chief-advisor-vs-bangladesh-army-chief-muhammad-yunus-threatens-to-resign-amid-turmoil/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Senator Questions Islamabad On Operation Sindoor: 'How Did India Manage To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/pakistan-senator-questions-islamabad-on-operation-sindoor-how-did-india-manage-to/): Post Content
- [NSA Doval Likely To Visit Moscow Next Week, Push For Early Delivery Of Pending S-400 Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/nsa-doval-likely-to-visit-moscow-next-week-push-for-early-delivery-of-pending-s-400-systems/): Post Content
- [Thunder-Wolves 118-103: MVP SGA sets up 2-0 NBA West final lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/thunder-wolves-118-103-mvp-sga-sets-up-2-0-nba-west-final-lead/): NBA’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in West finals.
- [US sanctions Sudan after ruling chemical weapons used during civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-sanctions-sudan-after-ruling-chemical-weapons-used-during-civil-war/): The US will cut exports to Sudan and lines of government credit after determining that banned weapons were used.
- [Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/guess-who-india-pakistan-and-iran-are-all-wooing-the-taliban/): No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group’s recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.
- [Afghanistan Going The Sri Lanka, Pakistan Way? Crisis Looms As China Eyes Mineral Riches | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/afghanistan-going-the-sri-lanka-pakistan-way-crisis-looms-as-china-eyes-mineral-riches-exclusive/): Post Content
- ['Most Notorious Terrorists Operating In Broad Daylight': Jaishankar's Big Swipe At Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/most-notorious-terrorists-operating-in-broad-daylight-jaishankars-big-swipe-at-pakistan/): Post Content
- [Trump vs Harvard: Why Foreign Students Are Now Barred And What's Behind The Feud?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-vs-harvard-why-foreign-students-are-now-barred-and-whats-behind-the-feud/): Post Content
- [Will Muhammad Yunus Resign? Speculation Grows Amid Differences With Bangladesh Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/will-muhammad-yunus-resign-speculation-grows-amid-differences-with-bangladesh-army-chief/): Post Content
- [Indian Delegation In Japan Debunks Pakistan's Fake Narrative, Highlights Anti-Terror Stand | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/indian-delegation-in-japan-debunks-pakistans-fake-narrative-highlights-anti-terror-stand-news18/): Post Content
- [Harvard Condemns Trump's 'Unlawful' Ban On Foreign Students: 'Threatens Serious Harm...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/harvard-condemns-trumps-unlawful-ban-on-foreign-students-threatens-serious-harm/): Post Content
- [Japan Taxi Driver Arrested For Drugging, Assaulting 50 Women; 3,000 Videos, Images Seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/japan-taxi-driver-arrested-for-drugging-assaulting-50-women-3000-videos-images-seized/): Post Content
- ['Wrong Side Of Justice': Netanyahu Slams UK, France, Canada For Supporting 'Palestinian Statehood'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/wrong-side-of-justice-netanyahu-slams-uk-france-canada-for-supporting-palestinian-statehood/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,184](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1184/): These are the key events on day 1,184 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [How Trump Administration's Decision Will Affect Harvard's International Students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/how-trump-administrations-decision-will-affect-harvards-international-students/): Post Content
- [Indian Delegation In Japan Debunks Pakistan's Fake Narrative, Highlights Anti-Terror Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/indian-delegation-in-japan-debunks-pakistans-fake-narrative-highlights-anti-terror-stand/): Post Content
- ['Did It For Palestine, For Gaza’: Gunman Accused Of Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers Says In Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/did-it-for-palestine-for-gaza-gunman-accused-of-killing-israeli-embassy-staffers-says-in-court/): Post Content
- [Florida court orders ex-Mexican security chief to pay millions to Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/florida-court-orders-ex-mexican-security-chief-to-pay-millions-to-mexico/): Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly a high-ranking government official, is serving a 38-year sentence for accepting bribes.
- [Timeline: Trump’s escalating standoff with Harvard University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/timeline-trumps-escalating-standoff-with-harvard-university/): Move to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students latest action against university in months-long pressure campaign.
- [Suspect charged with murder in shooting of two Israeli embassy workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/suspect-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-of-two-israeli-embassy-workers/): Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.
- [Will Donald Trump’s Golden Dome protect America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/will-donald-trumps-golden-dome-protect-america/): US president says system will shield country from missile threats, including from space.
- [Vigil held for slain Israeli embassy staffers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/vigil-held-for-slain-israeli-embassy-staffers/): Mourners held a vigil outside the Capital Jewish Museum after two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot Wednesday.
- [Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/israeli-speculation-mounts-over-potential-rift-between-trump-and-netanyahu/): US and Israel have always been close, especially under Trump, but that makes even the smallest differences more evident.
- [Syrian business owners welcome EU’s lifting of sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/syrian-business-owners-welcome-eus-lifting-of-sanctions/): Syrians are hoping sanctions relief will help boost investment, reconstruction after more than a decade of civil war.
- [G7 vows to address global economic ‘imbalances’, considers Russia sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/g7-vows-to-address-global-economic-imbalances-considers-russia-sanctions/): The group said it would call for analysis on international supply chain resilience.
- [Ramaphosa fails to rebut Trump’s false ‘white genocide’ narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/ramaphosa-fails-to-rebut-trumps-false-white-genocide-narrative/): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Donald Trump in a bid to reset US ties.
- [Desperate crowds scramble for Gaza’s first freshly baked bread in weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/desperate-crowds-scramble-for-gazas-first-freshly-baked-bread-in-weeks/): Desperately hungry Palestinians scrambled to try and get their share of Gaza’s first freshly baked bread in weeks.
- [Damaged homes after small plane crashes into US neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/22/damaged-homes-after-small-plane-crashes-into-us-neighbourhood/): A small plane crashed into a US neighbourhood near San Diego early Thursday.
- [Five years after George Floyd’s death, why misinformation still persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/five-years-after-george-floyds-death-why-misinformation-still-persists/): Five years after Floyd’s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved.
- [Kyiv Downs Russian Kamikaze With Flashlight As Moscow Secures Sumy, Zelensky Seeks New Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/kyiv-downs-russian-kamikaze-with-flashlight-as-moscow-secures-sumy-zelensky-seeks-new-sanctions/): Post Content
- [Killing of Gaza doctor’s family an “outrageous crime”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/killing-of-gaza-doctors-family-an-outrageous-crime/): Dr Mads Gilbert, a physician at University Hospital of North Norway, discusses the Israeli air strike that killed nine c
- [Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/malaysia-wants-myanmar-ceasefire-extended-amid-asean-ban-on-coup-leaders/): Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone.
- [Messi, Inter Miami rally to draw against Philadelphia Union in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/messi-inter-miami-rally-to-draw-against-philadelphia-union-in-mls/): Late goals by Lionel Messi and Telasco Segovia allow Inter to split the points on the road against Philadelphia Union.
- [Week in Pictures: From fatal US plane crash to Russia’s prisoner exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/week-in-pictures-from-fatal-us-plane-crash-to-russias-prisoner-exchange/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- ['Stop Asking To Grant Money': Trump Slams Harvard Again, Demands Names Of Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/stop-asking-to-grant-money-trump-slams-harvard-again-demands-names-of-foreign-students/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Modernising Nuclear Arsenal, Sees India As An Existential Threat: US Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/pakistan-modernising-nuclear-arsenal-sees-india-as-an-existential-threat-us-report/): Post Content
- [Thunder-Timberwolves: Edwards, Minnesota rout OKC in Game 3 West finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/thunder-timberwolves-edwards-minnesota-rout-okc-in-game-3-west-finals/): Minnesota Timberwolves hand Oklahoma City Thunder their worst loss of the season, cut West finals series deficit to 2-1.
- [‘Finger On Trigger’, Iran Warns As Israel ‘Moves’ Missiles To Nevatim, Tel Nof, ‘Preps Nuke Plan B’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/finger-on-trigger-iran-warns-as-israel-moves-missiles-to-nevatim-tel-nof-preps-nuke-plan-b/): Post Content
- [Air Raid Sirens In Jerusalem After Yemen Missile Intercepted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/air-raid-sirens-in-jerusalem-after-yemen-missile-intercepted/): Post Content
- [Trump’s treatment of Netanyahu vs other heads of state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/trumps-treatment-of-netanyahu-vs-other-heads-of-state/): We compare and contrast how US President Trump treated the Israeli prime minister in the Oval Office versus other foreig
- [Yunus’s Meetings With BNP, Jamaat A Power Move? Exclusive On What Next For Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/yunuss-meetings-with-bnp-jamaat-a-power-move-exclusive-on-what-next-for-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [12 Killed As Russia Pummels Ukraine In Fresh Night Of Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/12-killed-as-russia-pummels-ukraine-in-fresh-night-of-strikes/): Post Content
- [Video: Malaysia calls for expanded Myanmar ceasefire at ASEAN Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/video-malaysia-calls-for-expanded-myanmar-ceasefire-at-asean-summit/): Malaysia has urged regional leaders at the ASEAN Summit to commit to expanding the post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,186](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1186/): These are the key events on day 1,186 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ukraine under Russian missile, drone attacks for second night, 12 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/ukraine-under-russian-missile-drone-attacks-for-second-night-12-killed/): Ukrainian foreign minister describes air attacks on third day of prisoner swap as biggest in weeks.
- [Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks Off Kerala Coast; All 24 Crew Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/liberian-cargo-ship-sinks-off-kerala-coast-all-24-crew-rescued/): Post Content
- [Crypto Investor Arrested For Kidnapping, Torturing Man At New York Apartment For Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/crypto-investor-arrested-for-kidnapping-torturing-man-at-new-york-apartment-for-weeks/): Post Content
- [‘Bangladesh’s Yunus Will Stay’: Was Resignation Buzz A Strategy Amid Political Uncertainty?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/bangladeshs-yunus-will-stay-was-resignation-buzz-a-strategy-amid-political-uncertainty/): Post Content
- [‘Everywhere You Look…’: ‘Made-In-India’ Manhole Cover In Seattle Takes Internet By Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/everywhere-you-look-made-in-india-manhole-cover-in-seattle-takes-internet-by-storm/): Post Content
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- [Melbourne Shopping Centre Locked Down After Man Severely Injured In Knife Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/melbourne-shopping-centre-locked-down-after-man-severely-injured-in-knife-attack/): Post Content
- [UK Probes Potential Putin Link To Arson Attacks On UK PM Keir Starmer's Properties: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/uk-probes-potential-putin-link-to-arson-attacks-on-uk-pm-keir-starmers-properties-report/): Post Content
- [Miss World UK Contestant Quits 'Outdated' Pageant, Says 'Made To Feel Like A Show Piece | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/miss-world-uk-contestant-quits-outdated-pageant-says-made-to-feel-like-a-show-piece-news18/): Post Content
- ['India Won't Be Quiet Against Evil Forces': Shashi Tharoor Calls For Global Fight Against Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/india-wont-be-quiet-against-evil-forces-shashi-tharoor-calls-for-global-fight-against-terrorism/): Post Content
- [Russia, Ukraine Trade Drone Fire At Capitals Amid Prisoner Swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/russia-ukraine-trade-drone-fire-at-capitals-amid-prisoner-swap/): Post Content
- [In Bahrain, Owaisi Blasts Pakistan On Terrorism: 'Used Religion In Pahalgam To Justify Killings'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/25/in-bahrain-owaisi-blasts-pakistan-on-terrorism-used-religion-in-pahalgam-to-justify-killings/): Post Content
- [Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/ecuadors-daniel-noboa-sworn-in-for-full-term-promising-a-crackdown-on-gangs/): The right-wing Noboa had defeated left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez amid allegations of electoral fraud.
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- [Families of Israeli captives criticise Netanyahu amid large protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/families-of-israeli-captives-criticise-netanyahu-amid-large-protests/): Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to ‘return to the negotiating table’.
- [Arsenal stun Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/arsenal-stun-barcelona-to-win-the-womens-champions-league/): Arsenal lift the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 win that ended Barcelona’s hopes of a three-peat.
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- [BNP Demands Timely Elections In Bangladesh, Calls For Removal Of Controversial Advisors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/bnp-demands-timely-elections-in-bangladesh-calls-for-removal-of-controversial-advisors/): Post Content
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- [North Korea Races to Salvage Sunken Warship, Kim Blames “Criminal” Negligence For Failed Launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/north-korea-races-to-salvage-sunken-warship-kim-blames-criminal-negligence-for-failed-launch/): Post Content
- [Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/australia-begins-cleanup-after-floods-kill-5-strand-thousands/): Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.
- [How commercial drones turn deadly in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/how-commercial-drones-turn-deadly-in-gaza/): A look at how Israel is repurposing commercial drones to use as weapons of war in Gaza.
- [South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/south-lebanon-votes-in-municipal-election-seen-as-test-of-hezbollah-support/): Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/syrias-al-sharaa-meets-erdogan-in-turkiye-as-sanctions-lifted/): The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild.
- [Trump Latest News | Trump's Golden Dome Plan Could Launch New Era Of Weapons In Space | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/trump-latest-news-trumps-golden-dome-plan-could-launch-new-era-of-weapons-in-space-world-360/): Post Content
- [“Historic Kill" IAF S-400 Shot AWACS Flying 315km Inside Pak, India Used a SCALP & BrahMos in Tandem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/historic-kill-iaf-s-400-shot-awacs-flying-315km-inside-pak-india-used-a-scalp-brahmos-in-tandem/): Post Content
- [Pashtun Activists Slam Pakistan Army For Killing Mother, Her Kids In Waziristan Drone Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/pashtun-activists-slam-pakistan-army-for-killing-mother-her-kids-in-waziristan-drone-strike/): Post Content
- [Miss World Organisers React To UK Contestant's 'Prostitute' Comment: 'Left Due To 'Family Issues'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/miss-world-organisers-react-to-uk-contestants-prostitute-comment-left-due-to-family-issues/): Post Content
- [Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/arson-attack-probed-as-cannes-and-parts-of-southern-france-suffer-power-cut/): Major power outage hits the prominent film festival on its closing day and impacts 160,000 homes in the area.
- [With Bangladesh On Edge, Yunus Expected To Meet BNP, Jamaat This Evening | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/with-bangladesh-on-edge-yunus-expected-to-meet-bnp-jamaat-this-evening-exclusive-details/): Post Content
- [Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/was-ex-cambodian-mp-lim-kimya-politically-assassinated-in-bangkok/): 101 East investigates cross-border persecution and the killing of former Cambodian opposition MP, Lim Kimya, in Thailand
- [Cooking in Gaza is now a toxic affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/cooking-in-gaza-is-now-a-toxic-affair/): To eat, we are forced to breathe the poisonous smoke from burning wood and trash.
- [Ronaldo, Messi could face FIFA Club World Cup showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/ronaldo-messi-could-face-fifa-club-world-cup-showdown/): Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA’s Club World Cup where Lionel Messi currently headlines the event.
- [Pakistan Army-Linked Militants Kill Baloch Journalist In Front Of His Wife, Kids: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/pakistan-army-linked-militants-kill-baloch-journalist-in-front-of-his-wife-kids-report/): Post Content
- [Yunus Expected To Meet With Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) And Jamaat-E-Islami Today | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/yunus-expected-to-meet-with-bangladesh-nationalist-party-bnp-and-jamaat-e-islami-today-news18/): Post Content
- [Muhammad Yunus Calls Interim Cabinet Meet Amid Growing Unrest In Bangladesh | Bangladesh Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/muhammad-yunus-calls-interim-cabinet-meet-amid-growing-unrest-in-bangladesh-bangladesh-violence/): Post Content
- [US F-15E ‘Seen’ With ‘42 Laser-Guided…’ As Israel ‘Boosts’ War Prep, Iran Warns Against ‘Mischief’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/us-f-15e-seen-with-42-laser-guided-as-israel-boosts-war-prep-iran-warns-against-mischief/): Post Content
- [Elections, Reforms & Justice: Bangladesh's Yunus Chairs Surprise Meet Amid Resignation Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/elections-reforms-justice-bangladeshs-yunus-chairs-surprise-meet-amid-resignation-buzz/): Post Content
- [Who Is Christopher Paul Neil? Paedophile Who Used 'Swirl' Effect To Hide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/who-is-christopher-paul-neil-paedophile-who-used-swirl-effect-to-hide/): Post Content
- ['We Want Peace And Food’: A Gazan Mother’s War Against Starvation To Feed Her Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/we-want-peace-and-food-a-gazan-mothers-war-against-starvation-to-feed-her-children/): Post Content
- [Ukraine calls for new sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv amid prisoner exchanges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/ukraine-calls-for-new-sanctions-as-russia-hits-kyiv-amid-prisoner-exchanges/): Overnight attacks demonstrate that Moscow is blocking a ceasefire deal to end the war, Zelenskyy says.
- [Israel: ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/israel-gaza-will-be-entirely-destroyed/): As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.
- [Baloch Leader Urges PM Modi To Support 'Free Balochistan Movement', Lauds Indus Treaty Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/baloch-leader-urges-pm-modi-to-support-free-balochistan-movement-lauds-indus-treaty-suspension/): Post Content
- [Russia Goes Ballistic On Ukraine Hours After PoW Exchange? Kyiv Faces Missile, Drone Barrage | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/russia-goes-ballistic-on-ukraine-hours-after-pow-exchange-kyiv-faces-missile-drone-barrage-war/): Post Content
- [Miss World UK Contestant Quits 'Outdated' Pageant, Says 'Made To Feel Like A Prostitute'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/miss-world-uk-contestant-quits-outdated-pageant-says-made-to-feel-like-a-prostitute/): Post Content
- [Kyiv Rocked By Massive Russian Drone And Missile Attack; 15 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/kyiv-rocked-by-massive-russian-drone-and-missile-attack-15-injured/): Post Content
- [Pacers-Knicks: Siakam-led Indiana go two-from-two NBA East final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/pacers-knicks-siakam-led-indiana-go-two-from-two-nba-east-final/): Pascal Siakam nets a playoff career-high 39 points as Pacers beat New York Knicks 114-109 in Game 2 of NBA’s East final.
- [Why is Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus considering resigning?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/why-is-bangladeshs-interim-leader-muhammad-yunus-considering-resigning/): Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
- [UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/un-chief-says-gaza-entering-cruellest-phase-of-war-as-palestinians-starve/): Gaza aid is mere ‘teaspoon’ of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.
- [Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/why-did-rumours-of-a-coup-sweep-ivory-coast-this-week/): Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.
- [EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/eu-vows-to-defend-interests-after-trump-threatens-50-percent-tariffs/): EU official says trade deal ‘must be guided by mutual respect, not threats’ after US president threatens a huge tariff.
- [Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/palestinians-see-plan-to-push-them-from-land-as-israel-builds-national-park/): For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.
- [Cracks In Pakistan-China's 'Iron Brotherhood'? Why Dragon Is Afraid Of Fully Backing Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/cracks-in-pakistan-chinas-iron-brotherhood-why-dragon-is-afraid-of-fully-backing-islamabad/): Post Content
- [Trump administration sees US universities as “a hotbed of liberals”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/trump-administration-sees-us-universities-as-a-hotbed-of-liberals/): The US administration views universities as breeding grounds for anti-MAGA views, says professor Charles Kuck.
- [Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/over-400-rohingya-feared-drowned-in-two-shipwrecks-off-myanmar-coast-un/): UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the ‘deadliest tragedy at sea’ involving Rohingya so far this year.
- [Vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app Telegram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/vietnam-orders-ban-on-popular-messaging-app-telegram/): Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users.
- [‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/need-answers-will-sri-lankas-tamils-find-war-closure-under-dissanayake/): Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or ‘disappeared’ during the civil war are still waiting for answers.
- [Jumbo Dose: Tuberculosis-Infected Elephants In Pakistan Fed 400 'Bitter' Human Pills A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/jumbo-dose-tuberculosis-infected-elephants-in-pakistan-fed-400-bitter-human-pills-a-day/): Post Content
- [Australian MP Ends Term With 'Shoey' Tradition In Parliament, Sips Beer From Sneaker | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/australian-mp-ends-term-with-shoey-tradition-in-parliament-sips-beer-from-sneaker-watch/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Explains Harvard Decision: 'They Are Ridiculous, Will Have To Change'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/donald-trump-explains-harvard-decision-they-are-ridiculous-will-have-to-change/): Post Content
- [Pahalgam Attack Meant To Create Fear Psychosis, Sow Religious Discord: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/pahalgam-attack-meant-to-create-fear-psychosis-sow-religious-discord-jaishankar/): Post Content
- ['You Killed 19,000 Children’: Israeli MP Removed From Podium Over Gaza Remarks | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/you-killed-19000-children-israeli-mp-removed-from-podium-over-gaza-remarks-video/): Post Content
- [In Trump Vs Harvard, Belgium's Future Queen Among Thousands Facing Risk Of Transfer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/in-trump-vs-harvard-belgiums-future-queen-among-thousands-facing-risk-of-transfer/): Post Content
- [Pakistan Senator Calls Indus Waters Treaty 'Water Bomb’, Issues 'Famine’ Warning To Govt | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/pakistan-senator-calls-indus-waters-treaty-water-bomb-issues-famine-warning-to-govt-watch/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,185](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1185/): These are the key events on day 1,185 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/german-woman-arrested-after-mass-stabbing-at-hamburg-train-station/): Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered ‘psychological emergency’.
- [Bangladesh On The Brink Again? Yunus Under Fire, Army Chief Holds 'Darbar' As Dhaka Disquieted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/bangladesh-on-the-brink-again-yunus-under-fire-army-chief-holds-darbar-as-dhaka-disquieted/): Post Content
- [Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/thailand-readies-homecoming-for-stolen-ancient-statues-located-in-us-museum/): San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
- [DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/drcs-ex-president-kabila-slams-justice-system-after-losing-immunity/): Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group.
- [‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/farcical-venezuelan-opposition-denounces-arrest-before-weekend-vote/): Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.
- [US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/24/us-steel-shares-soar-on-trumps-apparent-blessing-for-deal-with-nippon/): Investors interpreted Trump’s comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover.
- [Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/does-criticising-israel-amount-to-anti-semitism/): Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as ‘anti-Semtic’.
- [US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/us-lifts-first-sanctions-on-syria-following-trumps-surprise-announcement/): The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/napoli-win-serie-a-title-inter-milan-refocus-on-champions-league-2/): Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter’s victory at Como is in vain.
- [Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/napoli-win-serie-a-title-inter-milan-refocus-on-champions-league/): Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter’s victory at Como is in vain.
- [Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/paris-court-convicts-eight-over-2016-kim-kardashian-armed-heist-2/): Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
- [Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/paris-court-convicts-eight-over-2016-kim-kardashian-armed-heist/): Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
- [Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/boeing-reaches-deal-with-us-doj-to-avoid-prosecution-over-737-max-crashes/): The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.
- [Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/lebanon-launches-process-to-disarm-palestinian-factions-in-refugee-camps/): Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
- [Barcelona vs Arsenal: UEFA Women’s Champions League final preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/barcelona-vs-arsenal-uefa-womens-champions-league-final-preview/): Barcelona face Arsenal while aiming to become only the second side to claim a Women’s Champions League three-peat.
- [Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trump-seeks-to-boost-us-nuclear-power-roll-back-regulations/): A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US’s nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.
- [Trump’s foreign student ban on Harvard has caused ‘very real damage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/trumps-foreign-student-ban-on-harvard-has-caused-very-real-damage/): Donald Trump’s decision to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students has caused irreparable damage, says one student.
- [Qalanders-Islamabad: Lahore reach PSL final with 95-run win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/23/qalanders-islamabad-lahore-reach-psl-final-with-95-run-win/): Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday’s Pakistan Super League final.
- [The most dangerous weapon in South Asia is not nuclear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/the-most-dangerous-weapon-in-south-asia-is-not-nuclear/): The recent India-Pakistan confrontation made it quite clear the most dangerous weapon they have is narrative.
- [Far-right Israelis storm Al-Aqsa, UNRWA compounds amid Jerusalem Day march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/far-right-israelis-storm-al-aqsa-unrwa-compounds-amid-jerusalem-day-march/): Some Israelis chant, ‘Death to Arabs’ and ‘May your village burn,’ as they march through Jerusalem’s Old City.
- [ECB’s Lagarde says euro could be viable alternative to US dollar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/ecbs-lagarde-says-euro-could-be-viable-alternative-to-us-dollar/): ECB chief says US economic policy shifts have created inroads for the euro to the standard currency for global trade.
- [Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon’s municipal elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/hezbollah-holds-firm-in-lebanons-municipal-elections/): Establishment parties, including Hezbollah, emerge as the biggest winners in the first municipal polls since 2016.
- ["Trump Emotional" Russia Defends Record 355 Drone Barrage On Ukraine, Zelensky Slams "Impunity"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/trump-emotional-russia-defends-record-355-drone-barrage-on-ukraine-zelensky-slams-impunity/): Post Content
- [Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa Ahead Of "Jerusalem Day"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-visits-al-aqsa-ahead-of-jerusalem-day/): Post Content
- [Trump Threatens To Halt Harvard University's Federal Funding, Redirect It To Trade Schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/trump-threatens-to-halt-harvard-universitys-federal-funding-redirect-it-to-trade-schools/): Post Content
- [FBI Launches New Probe Into Cocaine Discovered At White House During Biden's Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/fbi-launches-new-probe-into-cocaine-discovered-at-white-house-during-bidens-term/): Post Content
- [Turkey-Pakistan Military Alliance: A Growing Threat To India’s Strategic Interests? |The Right Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/turkey-pakistan-military-alliance-a-growing-threat-to-indias-strategic-interests-the-right-stand/): Post Content
- [Hamas Agreed To US Proposal On Gaza Ceasefire, Says Palestinian Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/hamas-agreed-to-us-proposal-on-gaza-ceasefire-says-palestinian-official/): Post Content
- [Ukraine accuses China of supplying Russian arms industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/ukraine-accuses-china-of-supplying-russian-arms-industry/): Kyiv’s intelligence chief ‘confirms’ that China is directly aiding Russia’s arms industry.
- [Five years since the murder of George Floyd, what has changed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/five-years-since-the-murder-of-george-floyd-what-has-changed/): Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
- [Provocative march by right-wing Israelis raises tensions in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/provocative-march-by-right-wing-israelis-raises-tensions-in-jerusalem/): Right-wing Israelis chant anti-Arab slogans and march through Palestinian areas as they mark Jerusalem Day.
- [More than 95 percent of Gaza’s agricultural land unusable, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/more-than-95-percent-of-gazas-agricultural-land-unusable-un-warns/): Israeli attacks on land, wells and greenhouses exacerbating the already critical risk of famine in Gaza, the FAO says.
- [Donald Trump condemns Putin after deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/donald-trump-condemns-putin-after-deadly-russian-strikes-on-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump condemned Vladimir Putin on Sunday over Russia’s deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities.
- [Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/are-palestinian-groups-in-lebanon-about-to-give-up-their-weapons/): For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.
- [Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe award for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/kylian-mbappe-wins-european-golden-shoe-award-for-first-time/): With 31 league goals and 62 points, Mbappe is European football’s top scorer this season.
- [Romania’s President Dan sworn in amid far-right claims of stolen election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/romanias-president-dan-sworn-in-amid-far-right-claims-of-stolen-election/): Pro-European Nicusor Dan faces big challenges after defeating pro-Russian George Simion last week in a tense run-off.
- [Palestinian child filmed trying to escape fires after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/palestinian-child-filmed-trying-to-escape-fires-after-israeli-attack/): A Palestinian child was filmed trying to escape a fire caused by an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced people.
- [India’s Kerala Coast On High Alert As Liberia-Flagged Ship Sinks, Containers With Oil Wash Ashore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/indias-kerala-coast-on-high-alert-as-liberia-flagged-ship-sinks-containers-with-oil-wash-ashore/): Post Content
- [Macron Slapped by His Wife on Cam? French President Denies 'Domestic Dispute'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/macron-slapped-by-his-wife-on-cam-french-president-denies-domestic-dispute/): Post Content
- [Brazil's Marubo Tribe Files Rs 1,300 Cr Suit After Media Report On Musk's Internet Gift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/brazils-marubo-tribe-files-rs-1300-cr-suit-after-media-report-on-musks-internet-gift/): Post Content
- [Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/uganda-targeting-lgbtq-community-with-hatred-and-violence-hrw/): Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality.
- [Children’s YouTube star Ms Rachel meets girl from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/childrens-youtube-star-ms-rachel-meets-girl-from-gaza/): Children’s YouTube star Ms Rachel met a three-year-old girl from Gaza who lost her legs in an Israeli attack.
- [Bear stops play: Japan golf event ended after furry sighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/bear-stops-play-japan-golf-event-ended-after-furry-sighting/): The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women’s second-tier Step Up tour was cancelled after a bear was spotted.
- [Iran rules out enrichment break as bait for US nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/iran-rules-out-enrichment-break-as-bait-for-us-nuclear-deal/): Tehran maintains defiant public stance as negotiators look towards a sixth round of Oman-mediated talks.
- [Congolese refugees in Burundi face starvation and violence amid aid cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/congolese-refugees-in-burundi-face-starvation-and-violence-amid-aid-cuts/): Shortages and security worsen in Burundi’s overcrowded camps for people fleeing DRC war.
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- [Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/drone-war-ground-offensive-continue-despite-new-russia-ukraine-peace-push/): Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.
- [‘Betrayal’ or ‘win-win’?: Britain’s EU deal reopens old wounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/betrayal-or-win-win-britains-eu-deal-reopens-old-wounds/): Polls suggest most Britons want closer ties with the EU, but some believe the new deal violates Brexit’s mandate.
- [Nepali breaks world record with 31st summit of Mount Everest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/nepali-breaks-world-record-with-31st-summit-of-mount-everest/): Kami Rita, a 55-year-old Sherpa known as “Everest Man”, first climbed the world’s highest mountain in 1994.
- [Naim and Wadee’a](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/naim-and-wadeea/): This documentary explores the life of the filmmaker’s Palestinian grandparents through the Nakba.
- [‘Find Alternative Vendors’: Trump To Axe All Harvard Federal Contracts Worth $100 Mn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/find-alternative-vendors-trump-to-axe-all-harvard-federal-contracts-worth-100-mn/): Post Content
- [Russian Military Sites to Face Ukraine's Fury? West Lifts Weapons Range Restrictions, Putin Fumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/russian-military-sites-to-face-ukraines-fury-west-lifts-weapons-range-restrictions-putin-fumes/): Post Content
- ['Emails From Indians Akin To Spam': New Zealand Immigration Minister Under Fire For Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/emails-from-indians-akin-to-spam-new-zealand-immigration-minister-under-fire-for-remarks/): Post Content
- [Is Saudi Arabia Lifting 73-Year-Old Alcohol Ban Ahead Of 2034 World Cup? Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/is-saudi-arabia-lifting-73-year-old-alcohol-ban-ahead-of-2034-world-cup-heres-what-we-know/): Post Content
- [From MAGA War Room To Delhi: India Hires Trump’s Spokesperson, Pakistan Turns To His Enforcer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/from-maga-war-room-to-delhi-india-hires-trumps-spokesperson-pakistan-turns-to-his-enforcer/): Post Content
- [Europe’s “harsh words” for Israel “a positive thing”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/europes-harsh-words-for-israel-a-positive-thing/): Saul Takahashi on the EU’s shift in tone toward Israel’s war on Gaza and whether its words will lead to real action.
- [Australia dust storm turns town orange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/australia-dust-storm-turns-town-orange/): Video shows a severe dust storm turning an Australian town orange as strong winds whip across South Australia
- [Huge Blast Hits Chemical Plant In China's Shandong, Over 230 Firefighters Deployed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/huge-blast-hits-chemical-plant-in-chinas-shandong-over-230-firefighters-deployed-video/): Post Content
- [Salman Rushdie 'Pleased' That Man Who Attempted To Kill Him Got Maximum 25-Year Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/salman-rushdie-pleased-that-man-who-attempted-to-kill-him-got-maximum-25-year-sentence/): Post Content
- [South Korea bars two former acting presidents from overseas travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/south-korea-bars-two-former-acting-presidents-from-overseas-travel/): Han Duck-soo and Choi Sang-mok are being investigated over their role in last year’s martial law chaos.
- [More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/more-than-800-lawyers-judges-call-for-uk-sanctions-on-israel-over-gaza-war/): Israel’s breaches of international law in Gaza risk setting ‘anarchy’ loose upon the world, a signatory says.
- [Ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo sinks off Kerala coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/ship-carrying-oil-and-hazardous-cargo-sinks-off-kerala-coast/): Video shows a cargo ship capsizing off Kerala’s coast in India, leaking oil and hazardous materials
- [Ukraine's European Allies Lift Curbs On Long-Range Missiles After Russia's Record Barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/ukraines-european-allies-lift-curbs-on-long-range-missiles-after-russias-record-barrage/): Post Content
- [Beyond The Jabs: Macron And Brigitte's Controversial Student-Teacher Romance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/beyond-the-jabs-macron-and-brigittes-controversial-student-teacher-romance/): Post Content
- [Thunder-Timberwolves: SGA scores 40 as OKC win Game 4 in NBA West finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/thunder-timberwolves-sga-scores-40-as-okc-win-game-4-in-nba-west-finals/): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career playoff-high 40 points to put Thunder 3-1 up against Timberwolves in the series.
- [Ronaldo-Al Nassr split possible after star hints at Saudi Pro League exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/ronaldo-al-nassr-split-possible-after-star-hints-at-saudi-pro-league-exit/): Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Al Nassr after social media post signals exit from the Saudi club.
- [Photos: A free clinic for donkeys, vital to Ethiopia’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/photos-a-free-clinic-for-donkeys-vital-to-ethiopias-economy/): Ethiopia is thought to host about one-fifth of the world’s population of donkeys.
- [Turkiye welcomes PKK pledge to disband. Why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/turkiye-welcomes-pkk-pledge-to-disband-why-now/): Decision to disband follows decades of attacks punctuated by failed peace talks and a changing political landscape.
- [Iran Warns Against ‘Miscalculation’ As US ‘Boosts Jet Refuelling Tankers’ At Diego Garcia | Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/iran-warns-against-miscalculation-as-us-boosts-jet-refuelling-tankers-at-diego-garcia-israel/): Post Content
- [Qatar Backs India's Anti-Terror Stance, Condemns All Terrorism Without Distinction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/qatar-backs-indias-anti-terror-stance-condemns-all-terrorism-without-distinction/): Post Content
- [‘Attack on country’s soul’: Indian MPs target Pakistan on global trips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/attack-on-countrys-soul-indian-mps-target-pakistan-on-global-trips/): India blames Pakistan for the April attack that killed 26 people and brought the neighbours to the brink of war.
- [Liverpool parade car crash: What happened, and who the victims, suspect are](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/liverpool-parade-car-crash-what-happened-and-who-the-victims-suspect-are/): At least 27 people are hospitalised after the car crash. The police have said it’s not being treated as a terror attack.
- [ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/asean-kicks-off-summits-with-china-gulf-states-amid-us-tariff-threat/): Southeast Asian regional bloc is set to hold its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.
- ['Deep Betrayal': Sheikh Hasina's Party Slams Yunus After Court Acquits 1971 War Crimes Convict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/deep-betrayal-sheikh-hasinas-party-slams-yunus-after-court-acquits-1971-war-crimes-convict/): Post Content
- ['If You Skip Classes...': Trump Admin Threatens US Visa Cancellation For Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/if-you-skip-classes-trump-admin-threatens-us-visa-cancellation-for-foreign-students/): Post Content
- [Pakistan's India Focus In Iran Meets Ayatollah Khamenei's Balancing Act: 'Resolve Differences'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/pakistans-india-focus-in-iran-meets-ayatollah-khameneis-balancing-act-resolve-differences/): Post Content
- [Putin Says 'Won't Roll Out Red Carpet' For McDonald's If It Returns To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/putin-says-wont-roll-out-red-carpet-for-mcdonalds-if-it-returns-to-russia/): Post Content
- [Heavy rains lash Mumbai amid India’s ‘earliest’ monsoon in years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/heavy-rains-lash-mumbai-amid-indias-earliest-monsoon-in-years/): Mumbai issues red alert as monsoon rains arrive 16 days early, causing flooding and disrupting daily life.
- [Can cartoons change how you think?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/can-cartoons-change-how-you-think/): “Humour is a very powerful tool and cartoons more so.”
- [M23 accused of possible ‘war crimes’ in eastern DRC: Rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/m23-accused-of-possible-war-crimes-in-eastern-drc-rights-group/): Amnesty International says torture, killings and enforced disappearances have taken place in areas under rebel control.
- [North Korea Slams US 'Golden Dome' Defence Project, Says It Risks Nuclear War In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/north-korea-slams-us-golden-dome-defence-project-says-it-risks-nuclear-war-in-space/): Post Content
- [Tension, Shove Or Slap? Body Language Expert Analyses Viral Macron 'Fight' With Wife Clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/tension-shove-or-slap-body-language-expert-analyses-viral-macron-fight-with-wife-clip/): Post Content
- ["Can't Even Copy Right," AIMIM MP Owaisi criticizes Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's "Copycat" Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/cant-even-copy-right-aimim-mp-owaisi-criticizes-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munirs-copycat-move/): Post Content
- ['Martial Law In Pakistan': Imran Khan Aide Says Asim Munir Wants PTI Leader To Apologise, Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/martial-law-in-pakistan-imran-khan-aide-says-asim-munir-wants-pti-leader-to-apologise-surrender-2/): Post Content
- ['Martial Law In Pakistan': Imran Khan Aide Says Asim Munir Wants PTI Leader To Apologise, Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/martial-law-in-pakistan-imran-khan-aide-says-asim-munir-wants-pti-leader-to-apologise-surrender/): Post Content
- [360 Degree View | Satellites, Ports & Power: China, US Want The Bay, Bangladesh May Be The Price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/360-degree-view-satellites-ports-power-china-us-want-the-bay-bangladesh-may-be-the-price-2/): Post Content
- [360 Degree View | Satellites, Ports & Power: China, US Want The Bay, Bangladesh May Be The Price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/360-degree-view-satellites-ports-power-china-us-want-the-bay-bangladesh-may-be-the-price/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump and South Africa’s “White Genocide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/donald-trump-and-south-africas-white-genocide/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at the evidence Donald Trump presented for this claim
- [Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, sources say; US and Israel dismiss report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/hamas-agrees-to-a-gaza-ceasefire-sources-say-us-and-israel-dismiss-report/): Sources say Hamas agreed to a US plan for a 60-day truce and release of 10 captives, but Washington denies the claim.
- ['NGOs Funding Terrorists': Decoding Turkey's Role As 'Radicalisation Sleeper Cell' Against India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/ngos-funding-terrorists-decoding-turkeys-role-as-radicalisation-sleeper-cell-against-india-exclusive/): Post Content
- ['Will Stay In Jail For Life, Won't Compromise': Imran Khan Blames Army For Hijacking Pakistan’s Democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/will-stay-in-jail-for-life-wont-compromise-imran-khan-blames-army-for-hijacking-pakistans-democracy/): Post Content
- [Real Steel Comes To Life? Two Robots Trade Punches In Chinese Kick-Boxing Contest | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/real-steel-comes-to-life-two-robots-trade-punches-in-chinese-kick-boxing-contest-watch/): Post Content
- [At Least 2 Killed, Several Injured In Philadelphia Mass Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/at-least-2-killed-several-injured-in-philadelphia-mass-shooting/): Post Content
- ['Managed to Jump Out But...': Eyewitnesses Recall Horror As Car Hits Liverpool Victory Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/managed-to-jump-out-but-eyewitnesses-recall-horror-as-car-hits-liverpool-victory-parade/): Post Content
- [Day After Breakup, Skydiver Jumps From 10,000 Ft, Refuses To Deploy Parachute And Then...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/day-after-breakup-skydiver-jumps-from-10000-ft-refuses-to-deploy-parachute-and-then/): Post Content
- [Car Crashes Into Crowd At Liverpool FC Victory Parade in England, 47 Injured | News18 Breaking News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/car-crashes-into-crowd-at-liverpool-fc-victory-parade-in-england-47-injured-news18-breaking-news/): Post Content
- [Moment When Car Crashed Into Crowd At Liverpool Victory Parade | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/moment-when-car-crashed-into-crowd-at-liverpool-victory-parade-video/): Post Content
- ['Nakal Karne Ke Liye Bhi...': Owaisi Trolls Pakistan Over Fake Op Bunyan Memento To Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/nakal-karne-ke-liye-bhi-owaisi-trolls-pakistan-over-fake-op-bunyan-memento-to-asim-munir/): Post Content
- [India's Strikes Against Pakistan A New Doctrine Of Precision, Restraint, Resolve | Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/indias-strikes-against-pakistan-a-new-doctrine-of-precision-restraint-resolve-operation-sindoor/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,188](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1188/): These are the key events on day 1,188 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Car Crashes Into Crowd At Liverpool FC Parade in England, 47 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/car-crashes-into-crowd-at-liverpool-fc-parade-in-england-47-injured/): Post Content
- [Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: Top US official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/trump-wants-netanyahu-to-be-on-same-page-on-iran-top-us-official/): Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
- [Inside Project Esther’s plan to silence pro-Palestinian activism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/inside-project-esthers-plan-to-silence-pro-palestinian-activism/): Trump’s crackdowns on universities closely match a right-wing roadmap to crush the pro-Palestinian movement.
- [Afghan villagers struggle years after US dropped ‘mother of all bombs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/afghan-villagers-struggle-years-after-us-dropped-mother-of-all-bombs/): Villagers in a remote corner of Afghanistan are still struggling with the aftermath of the “mother of all bombs.”
- [Car strikes multiple people during Liverpool FC parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/car-strikes-multiple-people-during-liverpool-fc-parade/): A car hit multiple people during Liverpool FC’s victory parade in Liverpool, UK. Police say a man has been arrested.
- [Man arrested after car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC’s title parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/man-arrested-after-car-ploughs-into-crowd-at-liverpool-fcs-title-parade/): Police say a male suspect is taken into custody after a car collides with several pedestrians in Liverpool.
- [Why is Israel now facing pressure from some of its Western allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/why-is-israel-now-facing-pressure-from-some-of-its-western-allies/): Spain hosts key European and Arab nations to pressure Israel to halt Gaza assault.
- [Scuffles break out as Israelis march through occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/scuffles-break-out-as-israelis-march-through-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Right-wing Israelis attacked Palestinians, chanted anti-Muslim slogans and stormed Al-Aqsa compound.
- [‘Unacceptable’: Bangladeshi Army Vows To Intervene Over Illegal Immigrants' ‘Push In’ From India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/unacceptable-bangladeshi-army-vows-to-intervene-over-illegal-immigrants-push-in-from-india/): Post Content
- [King Charles III arrives in Canada amid tension with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/king-charles-iii-arrives-in-canada-amid-tension-with-trump/): British monarch is expected to voice support for Canada’s sovereignty against the US president’s 51st state comments.
- [Mining sector in Africa suffers from “colonial model”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/mining-sector-in-africa-suffers-from-colonial-model/): Claude Kabemba talks about the root causes of Africa’s mining tragedies after the rescue of 260 miners in South Africa.
- [Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid trade uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/volvo-to-cut-3000-jobs-amid-trade-uncertainty/): The layoffs come days after US President Donald Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
- ["Airbases Still in ICU" Indian PM Modi Mocks Pakistan As Sharif Makes "Peace Offer" In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/airbases-still-in-icu-indian-pm-modi-mocks-pakistan-as-sharif-makes-peace-offer-in-iran/): Post Content
- [‘It's Not Like We Will Die’: Iran’s Response As US Cracks Down On Nuclear Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/its-not-like-we-will-die-irans-response-as-us-cracks-down-on-nuclear-program/): Post Content
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.3 Jolts Western Nepal’s Jajarkot District, No Damage Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/earthquake-of-magnitude-4-3-jolts-western-nepals-jajarkot-district-no-damage-reported/): Post Content
- [Kilauea Volcano Shoots 'Lava Fountain' 1,000 Feet Above Hawaii | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/kilauea-volcano-shoots-lava-fountain-1000-feet-above-hawaii-watch/): Post Content
- [French farmers protest in Paris for law loosening environmental regulations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/french-farmers-protest-in-paris-for-law-loosening-environmental-regulations/): Farmers demonstrate against changes to legislation that would ease restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming.
- [Trump Demands Harvard Disclose Names, Countries Of Foreign Students  "To Check If They Are Okay"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/trump-demands-harvard-disclose-names-countries-of-foreign-students-to-check-if-they-are-okay/): Post Content
- [Pakistani Student Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Jail For Learning Bomb-Making Via Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/pakistani-student-sentenced-to-2-5-years-in-jail-for-learning-bomb-making-via-social-media/): Post Content
- [Thousands of people celebrate toddler’s cancer recovery in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/thousands-of-people-celebrate-toddlers-cancer-recovery-in-istanbul/): Thousands of people gathered in Istanbul to celebrate three-year-old Ali Asaf Demir’s recovery from leukaemia.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Rushes To ‘Dear Brother’ Erdogan After His Air Bases Are Bombed By India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-rushes-to-dear-brother-erdogan-after-his-air-bases-are-bombed-by-india/): Post Content
- [Amid Trump’s War On Harvard, Academia, China Steps In To Attract Global Talent: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/amid-trumps-war-on-harvard-academia-china-steps-in-to-attract-global-talent-report/): Post Content
- ['Reject Idea Of Buying A Foreign Wife': China Warns Against Marriage Scams In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/reject-idea-of-buying-a-foreign-wife-china-warns-against-marriage-scams-in-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [Pakistan’s Water Woes Prompt Shehbaz To Push For Dialogue: ‘Ready To Talk To India’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/26/pakistans-water-woes-prompt-shehbaz-to-push-for-dialogue-ready-to-talk-to-india/): Post Content
- [US pauses new student visas: What it means and who it will affect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-pauses-new-student-visas-what-it-means-and-who-it-will-affect/): The Trump administration has paused new visa interviews for international students set to attend US universities.
- [Video: Paris protesters dye fountain red to signify Gaza bloodbath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/video-paris-protesters-dye-fountain-red-to-signify-gaza-bloodbath/): Activists in Paris dyed a fountain red to symbolise what they called “the bloodbath” taking place in Gaza.
- [Gaza’s aid system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/gazas-aid-system-isnt-broken-its-working-exactly-as-designed/): What unfolded in Rafah on Tuesday was not a tragedy – it was the grim success of colonial humanitarianism.
- [The cost of conscience: I lost friends for defending Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/the-cost-of-conscience-i-lost-friends-for-defending-palestinians/): Bearing witness to injustice has a price. I paid it – and I would, again, because silence is complicity.
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- [Israel, US Defend Gaza Aid Amid Chaos; Critics Cite Displacement, UN Withholds Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/israel-us-defend-gaza-aid-amid-chaos-critics-cite-displacement-un-withholds-support/): Post Content
- [Talks On Further Procurement Of S-400 Air Defence System 'Ongoing': Russian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/talks-on-further-procurement-of-s-400-air-defence-system-ongoing-russian-envoy/): Post Content
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- [German court rejects Peruvian farmer’s climate case against RWE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/german-court-rejects-peruvian-farmers-climate-case-against-rwe/): Judge rules that companies ‘may be obligated to take preventive measures’ to counter their emissions.
- [Harvard students protest Trump’s university crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/harvard-students-protest-trumps-university-crackdown/): Harvard students protested Donald Trump’s decision to cut all remaining federal contracts with the university.
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- [Beijing Snubs Islamabad, Seeks Direct Talks With Baloch Groups To Secure CPEC | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/beijing-snubs-islamabad-seeks-direct-talks-with-baloch-groups-to-secure-cpec-exclusive/): Post Content
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- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Germany’s Merz in Berlin, seeks more support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-to-meet-germanys-merz-in-berlin-seeks-more-support/): Talks come after German chancellor says allies no longer imposing restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Kyiv.
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- [Australian Muslim Senator Alleges Colleague Urged Her To Drink, 'Dance On Table'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/australian-muslim-senator-alleges-colleague-urged-her-to-drink-dance-on-table/): Post Content
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- [Trump says Canada will pay $61bn for Golden Dome, or become 51st state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-says-canada-will-pay-61bn-for-golden-dome-or-become-51st-state/): US leader’s latest comments come as China, North Korea, Russia say the Golden Dome will create a ‘space arms race’.
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- ['World War III': Ex-Russian President's Warning To Trump Over His Social Media Post On Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/world-war-iii-ex-russian-presidents-warning-to-trump-over-his-social-media-post-on-putin/): Post Content
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- ['We Heard Cries...': In Panama, Shashi Tharoor Explains Why Op Sindoor Was Necessary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/we-heard-cries-in-panama-shashi-tharoor-explains-why-op-sindoor-was-necessary/): Post Content
- [War of words: Russia’s Medvedev rebukes Trump over Putin social media post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/war-of-words-russias-medvedev-rebukes-trump-over-putin-social-media-post/): Trump says Russia’s Vladimir Putin is ‘playing with fire’ and Russia has so far been shielded from ‘really bad things’.
- [US Detects Cases Of New Covid Variant Linked To Surge In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-detects-cases-of-new-covid-variant-linked-to-surge-in-china/): Post Content
- [SpaceX Starship Spirals Out Of Control, Launched On 9th Test Flight After Explosions | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/spacex-starship-spirals-out-of-control-launched-on-9th-test-flight-after-explosions-videos/): Post Content
- [UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/un-aid-groups-slam-us-israel-backed-initiative-after-deadly-rush-in-gaza/): UN says scenes at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid site are ‘heartbreaking’ as US, Israel defend the initiative.
- [Trump Says 'Golden Dome' Free For Canada If It Joins As 51st US State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-says-golden-dome-free-for-canada-if-it-joins-as-51st-us-state/): Post Content
- [Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal signs new six-year contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/barcelonas-lamine-yamal-signs-new-six-year-contract/): Global football giants Barcelona have announced a new six-year deal with 17-year-old Spanish international Lamine Yamal.
- [Brazilian prosecutors sue Chinese carmaker BYD over labour conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/brazilian-prosecutors-sue-chinese-carmaker-byd-over-labour-conditions/): Labour prosecutors allege that workers were brought to Brazil illegally and toiled in ‘slavery-like conditions’.
- [Argentinian judge withdraws from a negligence trial about Maradona’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/argentinian-judge-withdraws-from-a-negligence-trial-about-maradonas-death/): Judge Julieta Makintach was accused of participating in a documentary about the famed football player’s death.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,189](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1189/): These are the key events on day 1,189 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [SpaceX’s Starship test flight loses control 30 minutes after launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/spacexs-starship-test-flight-loses-control-30-minutes-after-launch/): The ninth launch of Elon Musk’s futuristic SpaceX Starship comes after two previous space rockets blew up.
- [Russia Accelerates Attacks On Ukraine, Zelensky Fumes, Why Does Trump Pursue Diplomacy With Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/russia-accelerates-attacks-on-ukraine-zelensky-fumes-why-does-trump-pursue-diplomacy-with-putin/): Post Content
- [US pauses student visa processing amid plans to up social media vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/us-pauses-student-visa-processing-amid-plans-to-up-social-media-vetting/): Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.
- [Sudan says cholera outbreak killed 172 people in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/sudan-says-cholera-outbreak-killed-172-people-in-a-week/): Water treatment stations attacked by RSF unable to provide clean water in Khartoum state, where 95 percent of cases are.
- [Trump administration to cut remaining US federal contracts with Harvard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/trump-administration-to-cut-remaining-us-federal-contracts-with-harvard/): Government escalates row with university over demands to curb pro-Palestine student activism, racial diversity policies.
- [Photos: Thousands of Palestinians crowd a controversial aid centre in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/photos-thousands-of-palestinians-crowd-a-controversial-aid-centre-in-gaza/): Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots to disperse the thousands who thronged the aid centre seeking food.
- [King Charles III warns, yet assures, as he opens Canadian parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/king-charles-iii-warns-yet-assures-as-he-opens-canadian-parliament/): King Charles III made references to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada in remarks to its parliament.
- [Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to begin on June 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/hajj-pilgrimage-in-saudi-arabia-to-begin-on-june-4/): Officials say more than one million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in the country.
- [Has Trump’s response on Ukraine attack emboldened Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/has-trumps-response-on-ukraine-attack-emboldened-putin/): US president brands Russian leader ‘absolutely crazy’ after major air attack on Ukraine.
- [Netanyahu vows more aid sites in Gaza despite chaos in Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/netanyahu-vows-more-aid-sites-in-gaza-despite-chaos-in-rafah/): More aid distribution sites are being set up in Gaza with US support, according to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Mapping Israel’s military campaign in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/mapping-israels-military-campaign-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Research group Forensic Architecture finds that Israel is using tactics in the West Bank similar to those used in Gaza.
- [US judge temporarily bars Trump admin from ending NYC congestion pricing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/us-judge-temporarily-bars-trump-admin-from-ending-nyc-congestion-pricing/): The ruling comes as US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is set to pause federal funds to New York state.
- [Texas to require age verification for app purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/texas-to-require-age-verification-for-app-purchases/): The law requires parental consent to download apps or make in-app purchases for users aged below 18.
- [Russian Missile ‘Thwarts’ US Patriot, Ukraine Stunned By Upgraded Iskander-M's "Evasive Maneuvers"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/russian-missile-thwarts-us-patriot-ukraine-stunned-by-upgraded-iskander-ms-evasive-maneuvers/): Post Content
- [How India Putting Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance To Punish Pakistan Is A Well-Calibrated Step](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/how-india-putting-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-to-punish-pakistan-is-a-well-calibrated-step/): Post Content
- [Key takeaways from King Charles’s ‘Speech from the Throne’ in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/key-takeaways-from-king-charless-speech-from-the-throne-in-canada/): King stresses sovereignty amid US President Trump’s pressure on Canada, but also urges cooperation in historic speech.
- [‘Heartbreaking’ chaos in Gaza as starving Palestinians seek Israeli-US aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/heartbreaking-chaos-in-gaza-as-starving-palestinians-seek-israeli-us-aid/): Thousands try to reach site of a food distribution by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in southern Gaza.
- [French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/french-lawmakers-approve-assisted-dying-bill/): Legislation likely to pass as polls say 90 percent of French in favour of laws that give terminally ill a right to die.
- [US To No Longer Recommend Covid-19 Vaccines For Healthy Children And Pregnant Women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/us-to-no-longer-recommend-covid-19-vaccines-for-healthy-children-and-pregnant-women/): Post Content
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- [France's National Assembly Adopts Long-Debated Bill Legalising End-Of-Life Options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/frances-national-assembly-adopts-long-debated-bill-legalising-end-of-life-options/): Post Content
- [US Halts Student Visa Interviews As Trump Administration Mulls Tighter Social Media Checks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/us-halts-student-visa-interviews-as-trump-administration-mulls-tighter-social-media-checks-report/): Post Content
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- [“NATO Escalation Near…" Russia Fumes, US ‘Considering’ Lifting All Biden-era Restrictions on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/nato-escalation-near-russia-fumes-us-considering-lifting-all-biden-era-restrictions-on-ukraine/): Post Content
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- [US Supreme Court rejects Native American case against large copper mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/us-supreme-court-rejects-native-american-case-against-large-copper-mine/): High court declines to hear bid to block a project that an Apache Indigenous group says would destroy a religious site.
- [NPR sues Trump administration for cutting US federal funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/npr-sues-trump-administration-for-cutting-us-federal-funding/): The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration’s move to cut funding to public media violates the US’s First Amendment.
- [Israeli forces raid foreign exchange shops in occupied West Bank; one dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/27/israeli-forces-raid-foreign-exchange-shops-in-occupied-west-bank-one-dead/): Palestinian groups slam the raids targeting exchanges in several cities in a widespread operation in the territory.
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- [US trade court rules Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unlawful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-trade-court-rules-trumps-sweeping-global-tariffs-are-unlawful/): Panel of judges finds Trump overstepped authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from trade partners.
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- [Acclaimed Kenyan writer and dissident, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, dies at 87](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/acclaimed-kenyan-writer-and-dissident-ngugi-wa-thiongo-dies-at-87/): Ngugi’s work critiqued both British colonialism in Kenya and postcolonial Kenyan society.
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- [Iraq’s Invisible Beauty: Through Latif al-Ani’s Lens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/iraqs-invisible-beauty-through-latif-al-anis-lens/): Iconic photographer Latif al-Ani travels across Iraq to find the people and places he took photos of before the wars.
- [Pakistan pitches ‘responsible’ image as diplomatic war with India heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/pakistan-pitches-responsible-image-as-diplomatic-war-with-india-heats-up/): India and Pakistan have shifted from armed confrontation to a diplomatic offensive, seeking to shape global opinion.
- [How are Yemen’s Houthis still standing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/how-are-yemens-houthis-still-standing/): @AlexGatopoulos looks at the Houthi movement and its ability to still strike Israel, despite attempts to destroy it
- [Cambodia PM urges calm after border clash with Thailand leaves soldier dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/cambodia-pm-urges-calm-after-border-clash-with-thailand-leaves-soldier-dead/): Cambodian and Thai officials claim troops from other side opened fire first in latest deadly border clash.
- ["My Time Comes to an End" Elon Musk Exit's Trump's DOGE After Slamming His "Big, Beautiful Bill"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/my-time-comes-to-an-end-elon-musk-exits-trumps-doge-after-slamming-his-big-beautiful-bill/): Post Content
- ['Don't Want To See Shopping Centres Explode': Trump Defends Cap On Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/dont-want-to-see-shopping-centres-explode-trump-defends-cap-on-foreign-students/): Post Content
- [From Jumping On Stage To Taking X To Oval Office: Moments That Marked Musk-Trump Camaraderie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/from-jumping-on-stage-to-taking-x-to-oval-office-moments-that-marked-musk-trump-camaraderie/): Post Content
- [Trump Grants Clemency To NBA YoungBoy Who Was Arrested In Drug Case. Why Was Rapper Pardoned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/trump-grants-clemency-to-nba-youngboy-who-was-arrested-in-drug-case-why-was-rapper-pardoned/): Post Content
- [Methamphetamine trafficking surges from ‘Golden Triangle’ region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/methamphetamine-trafficking-surges-from-golden-triangle-region/): UN Office on Drugs and Crime says ‘explosive growth’ in synthetic drug trade led to record regional seizures in 2024.
- [China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/china-launches-landmark-mission-to-retrieve-pristine-asteroid-samples/): Chinese state media says the mission aims ‘to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids’ and the Earth.
- [Starlink Isn’t Basking In The Sun: New Study Claims Solar Storms Are Killing Elon Musk’s Satellites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/starlink-isnt-basking-in-the-sun-new-study-claims-solar-storms-are-killing-elon-musks-satellites/): Post Content
- [Elon Musk Didn't Quit, His Status In Donald Trump Govt Permitted Him To Work Till May-End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/elon-musk-didnt-quit-his-status-in-donald-trump-govt-permitted-him-to-work-till-may-end/): Post Content
- [Russia Proposes New Ukraine Talks, Kyiv Demands Terms Upfront](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/russia-proposes-new-ukraine-talks-kyiv-demands-terms-upfront/): Post Content
- [Doctor Who Sexually Abused Hundreds Of Children Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/doctor-who-sexually-abused-hundreds-of-children-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/): Post Content
- ['Politicians Are Impatient', Says Yunus As Chorus Grows For Early Polls In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/politicians-are-impatient-says-yunus-as-chorus-grows-for-early-polls-in-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [From Frenemy To Fanboy To Fallout: Elon Musk's Rollercoaster Ride With Trump Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/from-frenemy-to-fanboy-to-fallout-elon-musks-rollercoaster-ride-with-trump-explained/): Post Content
- ['DOGE Was The Whipping Boy...': Elon Musk On Working In Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/doge-was-the-whipping-boy-elon-musk-on-working-in-trump-administration/): Post Content
- [Influencer Brothers Andrew, Tristan Tate Charged With Rape, Other Offences In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/influencer-brothers-andrew-tristan-tate-charged-with-rape-other-offences-in-uk/): Post Content
- [US To Revoke Visas Of Chinese Students, Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-to-revoke-visas-of-chinese-students-heres-what-we-know/): Post Content
- [India Grapples With Chinese Puzzle: 'Top Trade Partner' Also 'Primary Adversary'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/india-grapples-with-chinese-puzzle-top-trade-partner-also-primary-adversary/): Post Content
- [US Spent $21 Trillion To Build 170 'Doomsday' Bunkers For Rich, Claims Ex-Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-spent-21-trillion-to-build-170-doomsday-bunkers-for-rich-claims-ex-official/): Post Content
- [US Court Blocks Donald Trump's Tariffs, Says 'President Exceeded His Authority'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-court-blocks-donald-trumps-tariffs-says-president-exceeded-his-authority/): Post Content
- [No Peace For Nobel Peace Winner: Army, BNP Tighten Screws On Yunus As Bangladesh Boils](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/no-peace-for-nobel-peace-winner-army-bnp-tighten-screws-on-yunus-as-bangladesh-boils/): Post Content
- [Elon Musk announces departure from US President Trump’s administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/elon-musk-announces-departure-from-us-president-trumps-administration/): Musk announced the news on X, where he declared his controversial government cost-cutting measures a victory.
- [Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration: 'My Scheduled Time Comes To An End'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/elon-musk-exits-trump-administration-my-scheduled-time-comes-to-an-end/): Post Content
- [‘Not aid, but humiliation’: A desperate search for food in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/not-aid-but-humiliation-a-desperate-search-for-food-in-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza recount journeys to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites, as starvation looms.
- [Marco Rubio says US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/marco-rubio-says-us-will-begin-revoking-visas-of-chinese-students/): The US will also ‘enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications’ from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said.
- [US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-judge-says-effort-to-deport-mahmoud-khalil-likely-unconstitutional/): Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
- [Trump tells US chip design software makers to halt China sales: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-tells-us-chip-design-software-makers-to-halt-china-sales-report/): Electronic design automation software makers were told via letters to stop supplies to China, FT reported.
- [‘Heinous crime’: Israel kills 10 desperate aid seekers in Gaza in 48 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/heinous-crime-israel-kills-10-desperate-aid-seekers-in-gaza-in-48-hours/): Updated death toll comes amid condemnation of US-backed aid delivery scheme and Israeli bombing across the enclave.
- [Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-says-harvard-should-cap-foreign-enrollment-provide-student-list/): US president says Harvard must ‘show us their list’ of foreign students to make sure they are not ‘troublemakers’.
- [Can new US and Israeli-backed aid foundation in Gaza work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/can-new-us-and-israeli-backed-aid-foundation-in-gaza-work/): The UN and aid agencies have criticised the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after chaotic and deadly delivery.
- [Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/palestinian-un-envoy-breaks-down-while-recounting-killed-children-in-gaza/): Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour broke down in tears during an emotional speech to the UN Security Council.
- [US Vice President Vance touts Trump’s crypto record at Bitcoin conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-vice-president-vance-touts-trumps-crypto-record-at-bitcoin-conference/): Praise follows conflict of interest concerns after Trump launches his own coin and hosts a dinner for his investors.
- [Trump brushes aside Elon Musk’s criticisms of his signature budget bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-brushes-aside-elon-musks-criticisms-of-his-signature-budget-bill/): Dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, the bill would secure several of Trump’s priorities while raising the debt limit.
- [The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/the-road-to-mandalay-the-full-report/): A magnitude 7.7 quake hit Myanmar in March. Al Jazeera documented the crisis as thousands lost shelter, food and water.
- [Operation Sindoor Outreach: Indonesia To Help India Expose Pakistan-Backed Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/operation-sindoor-outreach-indonesia-to-help-india-expose-pakistan-backed-terror/): Post Content
- [Russia proposes new round of Istanbul talks; Ukraine yet to respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/russia-proposes-new-round-of-istanbul-talks-ukraine-yet-to-respond/): The renewed diplomatic push comes under growing pressure from Trump and heavy bombardments.
- [‘We can’t say we didn’t know’: Israeli academics demand end to war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/we-cant-say-we-didnt-know-israeli-academics-demand-end-to-war-on-gaza/): In their letter protesting against the war on Gaza, the academics’ centre on the suffering of Palestinians.
- [Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-warns-netanyahu-off-iran-strike-as-nuclear-talks-continue/): US president says an Israeli strike ‘would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.’
- [Seven migrants die when boat capsizes at Canary Island dock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/seven-migrants-die-when-boat-capsizes-at-canary-island-dock/): Seven people died when an overcrowded boat of migrants capsized upon reaching a dock in the Canary Islands.
- [Thousands of starved Palestinians storm warehouse in Gaza for bags of flour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/thousands-of-starved-palestinians-storm-warehouse-in-gaza-for-bags-of-flour/): Thousands of Palestinians stormed a UN WFP warehouse in Gaza, taking bags of flour after months of Israeli blockade.
- [Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 37 runs in first T20 of series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/pakistan-beat-bangladesh-by-37-runs-in-first-t20-of-series/): Pakistan win the opening match of the three-game T20 series against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore.
- [Israeli officials vow to starve Palestinians as hunger crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/israeli-officials-vow-to-starve-palestinians-as-hunger-crisis-deepens/): On World Hunger Day, Palestinians continue to starve in Gaza. Some Israelis oppose the minimal aid that’s getting in.
- [Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/influencers-andrew-and-tristan-tate-face-uk-rape-and-trafficking-charges/): Latest charges come as self-styled ‘misogynist’ brothers face separate human trafficking case in Romania.
- [Nowhere to Belong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/nowhere-to-belong/): Mass deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic are tearing families apart and causing widespread fear.
- [Houston-based Avelo Airlines faces backlash for deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/houston-based-avelo-airlines-faces-backlash-for-deportation-flights/): The first commercial airline to use its planes to deport migrants says contract ‘too valuable not to pursue’.
- [Russia Ukraine War | Trump To Sit Down With Zelensky And Putin To Achieve A Ceasefire | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/russia-ukraine-war-trump-to-sit-down-with-zelensky-and-putin-to-achieve-a-ceasefire-news18/): Post Content
- [13 Stuck At Zero Line As India, Bangladesh Stand Firm On Illegal Immigrants: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/13-stuck-at-zero-line-as-india-bangladesh-stand-firm-on-illegal-immigrants-report/): Post Content
- ['Close To Solution': Trump Tells Israel To Halt Iran Strike, Netanyahu Denies Attack Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/close-to-solution-trump-tells-israel-to-halt-iran-strike-netanyahu-denies-attack-threats/): Post Content
- ['I Have Grandchildren Too': Palestinian Envoy Breaks Down In Tears At UN Over Gaza | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/i-have-grandchildren-too-palestinian-envoy-breaks-down-in-tears-at-un-over-gaza-video/): Post Content
- [Afghanistan’s children starve as calls for help go unanswered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/afghanistans-children-starve-as-calls-for-help-go-unanswered/): Afghanistan’s children are starving as aid cuts and the freezing of Taliban assets hit the most vulnerable people.
- [Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/harvard-university-agrees-to-transfer-ownership-of-slavery-photographs/): The photographs of a father and daughter have sparked conversations about the legacy of slavery and who profits from it.
- [US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Foreigners Who 'Censor' Americans On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-imposes-visa-restrictions-on-foreigners-who-censor-americans-on-social-media/): Post Content
- [Namibia marks inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day with call for reparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/namibia-marks-inaugural-genocide-remembrance-day-with-call-for-reparations/): Germany has acknowledged early 1900s genocide of Herero and Nama people, but reparations remain elusive.
- [Why the US and Israel are pushing to privatize aid to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/why-the-us-and-israel-are-pushing-to-privatize-aid-to-gaza/): The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will start distributing aid in Gaza, despite UN concerns.
- [Fight for the Pacific – Episode 2: Fallout Zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/fight-for-the-pacific-episode-2-fallout-zone/): In the crossfire of a global power struggle, a compelling look at the impact of militarisation of the Pacific islands.
- [Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/wheat-shipment-arrives-in-syria-as-eu-passes-legislation-to-lift-sanctions/): The European Council extended asset freezes and travel bans on individuals linked to the former Assad government.
- [US to penalise foreign officials who ‘censor’ US companies, citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-to-penalise-foreign-officials-who-censor-us-companies-citizens/): Trump administration has criticised countries for restrictions on expression, even as it cracks down on dissent at home.
- [Sudan’s aid workers fear crackdown under strict new army rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/sudans-aid-workers-fear-crackdown-under-strict-new-army-rules/): Aid workers fear arrest and worsening of hunger crisis that already threatens millions of people.
- [Israeli strike kills eight relatives of Palestinian photojournalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/israeli-strike-kills-eight-relatives-of-palestinian-photojournalist/): Palestinian photojournalist Osama al-Arbid lost eight of his family members in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.
- [Who is behind Tren de Aragua?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/who-is-behind-tren-de-aragua/): A look at the gang at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
- [Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/will-southeast-asian-nations-pick-sides-between-the-us-and-china/): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, met for a high stakes summit.
- [Trump Calls For 15% Cap On Foreign Students In Harvard, Says Univ 'Got To Behave Themselves'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-calls-for-15-cap-on-foreign-students-in-harvard-says-univ-got-to-behave-themselves/): Post Content
- [Russia To Present Peace Memorandum At June 2 Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/russia-to-present-peace-memorandum-at-june-2-talks-with-ukraine-in-istanbul/): Post Content
- ['Shoot Me, Bury Me Here': Sheikh Hasina’s Final Defiance Before She Fled Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/shoot-me-bury-me-here-sheikh-hasinas-final-defiance-before-she-fled-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [‘Major Pervert’ French Doctor Jailed For 20 Years For Abusing Hundreds Of Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/major-pervert-french-doctor-jailed-for-20-years-for-abusing-hundreds-of-children/): Post Content
- [British Columbia MLA Objects To Pro-Khalistani Artistes At Legislature In New Canada Row ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/british-columbia-mla-objects-to-pro-khalistani-artistes-at-legislature-in-new-canada-row/): Post Content
- [French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/french-surgeon-sentenced-to-20-years-for-sex-abuse-of-nearly-300-people/): Joel Le Scouarnec tells court he committed ‘despicable act’ in another mass rape case that shocks France.
- [Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Offer Sparks Tension as King Charles Backs Canada’s Sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trumps-golden-dome-offer-sparks-tension-as-king-charles-backs-canadas-sovereignty/): Post Content
- [What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/what-are-germanys-taurus-missiles-that-ukraine-wants/): German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.
- [A timeline of Israel’s starvation of Gaza in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/a-timeline-of-israels-starvation-of-gaza-in-2025/): Dozens of Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza due to Israel’s total blockade on the enclave since.
- [‘Tidal wave’: How 75 nations face Chinese debt crisis in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/tidal-wave-how-75-nations-face-chinese-debt-crisis-in-2025/): Developing countries to pay a record $22bn this year, mostly linked to loans from China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
- ["Houthis Under Aerial Blockade..." IDF Destroys Yemen Flagship Carrier's Last Plane At Sanaa Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/houthis-under-aerial-blockade-idf-destroys-yemen-flagship-carriers-last-plane-at-sanaa-airport/): Post Content
- [Singapore Airlines Pilot Battles Fierce Storm To Touch Down In Adelaide Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/singapore-airlines-pilot-battles-fierce-storm-to-touch-down-in-adelaide-airport-video/): Post Content
- [Boat capsizes on arrival at Spain’s Canary Islands; seven women, girls die](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/boat-capsizes-on-arrival-at-spains-canary-islands-seven-women-girls-die/): Local media reports say the small vessel appeared to be packed with more than 100 people.
- [Luis Enrique: The manager behind PSG’s run to UEFA Champions League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/luis-enrique-the-manager-behind-psgs-run-to-uefa-champions-league-final/): Manager Luis Enrique will try to make ‘treble’ history as he leads PSG out against Inter in the Champions League final.
- [Who Was Hamas Gaza Chief Muhammad Sinwar? From Yahya’s ‘Shadow’ To Oct 7 Israel Attacks Mastermind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/who-was-hamas-gaza-chief-muhammad-sinwar-from-yahyas-shadow-to-oct-7-israel-attacks-mastermind/): Post Content
- ['India-Pakistan Ceasefire May Suffer': Trump Admin's Tariff Defence In US Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/india-pakistan-ceasefire-may-suffer-trump-admins-tariff-defence-in-us-court/): Post Content
- [Blaze At Princess Diana’s Childhood Home: Her Brother Shares Details Of Althorp House Arson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/blaze-at-princess-dianas-childhood-home-her-brother-shares-details-of-althorp-house-arson/): Post Content
- [Singaporean Woman, Who Narrowly Escaped Phalagam Attack, Sends Message To PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/singaporean-woman-who-narrowly-escaped-phalagam-attack-sends-message-to-pm-modi/): Post Content
- [Hamas's Gaza Chief Muhammad Sinwar Has Been 'Eliminated': Israel PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/hamass-gaza-chief-muhammad-sinwar-has-been-eliminated-israel-pm-netanyahu/): Post Content
- [New US plan for Gaza aid is “not just nonsensical, it’s cruel”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/new-us-plan-for-gaza-aid-is-not-just-nonsensical-its-cruel/): Rami Khouri of the American University of Beirut says Gazans are choosing being starving and being shot
- [Preserving Oualata’s fragile manuscript legacy amid desert threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/preserving-oualatas-fragile-manuscript-legacy-amid-desert-threats/): Centuries-old manuscripts in Oualata libraries face destruction as desert sands encroach on ancient Mauritanian town.
- [Inquiry into deadly chemical plant explosion in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/inquiry-into-deadly-chemical-plant-explosion-in-china/): Investigators in China are working to find the cause of a powerful explosion at a chemical plant that killed 5 people.
- [Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/cultural-appreciation-or-cultural-appropriation/): Today on The Stream: We dive into the space between cultural appropriation and appreciation.
- [China Parks Warplanes On Disputed Island Just Before Macron, Hegseth Head To Asia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/china-parks-warplanes-on-disputed-island-just-before-macron-hegseth-head-to-asia-report/): Post Content
- [Gaza aid chaos condemned by humanitarian leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/gaza-aid-chaos-condemned-by-humanitarian-leaders/): At least 3 people died when thousands of starving Palestinians rushed to an aid distribution point.
- [Trump Vs Harvard: White House Says Taxpayers Need Electricians, Not ‘LGBTQ Majors’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/trump-vs-harvard-white-house-says-taxpayers-need-electricians-not-lgbtq-majors/): Post Content
- [LeT’s Show Of Strength In Pakistan With 1998 Nuclear Test Celebrations | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/lets-show-of-strength-in-pakistan-with-1998-nuclear-test-celebrations-exclusive/): Post Content
- [‘US, China, India can all fit into Africa’: On a quest to fix the world map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/28/us-china-india-can-all-fit-into-africa-on-a-quest-to-fix-the-world-map/): Common projections shrink the size of Africa, but experts have long debated whether creating a precise map is possible.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Scrambles For Diplomatic Support As World Backs India’s Anti-Terror Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/shehbaz-sharif-scrambles-for-diplomatic-support-as-world-backs-indias-anti-terror-stance/): Post Content
- ['One Step At A Time': Canada Foreign Minister Anita Anand Says India Ties Will Be Repaired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/one-step-at-a-time-canada-foreign-minister-anita-anand-says-india-ties-will-be-repaired/): Post Content
- [Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/musk-says-50-50-chance-of-sending-uncrewed-starship-to-mars-by-late-2026/): The billionaire’s Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
- [Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/climate-activist-greta-thunberg-to-join-aid-ship-effort-to-break-gaza-siege/): The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
- [Ending the “unjustified violence” in Gaza is a “US political decision”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/ending-the-unjustified-violence-in-gaza-is-a-us-political-decision/): Israeli onslaught in Gaza is shattering the medical system.
- [Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/five-mexican-musicians-abducted-murdered-by-alleged-drug-cartel/): Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,191](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1191/): These are the key events on day 1,191 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Administration May Impose 15% Global Tariffs As Legal Challenges Mount: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/trump-administration-may-impose-15-global-tariffs-as-legal-challenges-mount-report/): Post Content
- [‘Elon Is Terrific’: Trump Announces Joint Conference In Oval Office On Musk’s ‘Last Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/elon-is-terrific-trump-announces-joint-conference-in-oval-office-on-musks-last-day/): Post Content
- ['Pakistan Seen From Lens Of Conflict': Partner CEO Of Trump Crypto Firm Attempts Image Makeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pakistan-seen-from-lens-of-conflict-partner-ceo-of-trump-crypto-firm-attempts-image-makeover/): Post Content
- [Hamas says US ceasefire proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/hamas-says-us-ceasefire-proposal-means-continuation-of-killing-in-gaza/): Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.
- [Day After Being Blocked, Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated By US Appeals Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/day-after-being-blocked-trumps-tariffs-temporarily-reinstated-by-us-appeals-court/): Post Content
- [Sheikh Hasina Warns Bangladesh Becoming A 'Terrorist Haven'; Khaleda Zia Vows To Reclaim Democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/sheikh-hasina-warns-bangladesh-becoming-a-terrorist-haven-khaleda-zia-vows-to-reclaim-democracy/): Post Content
- [Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/federal-appeals-court-temporarily-reinstates-trump-tariffs/): The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
- [Tulkarem residents clear homes set for demolition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/tulkarem-residents-clear-homes-set-for-demolition/): Residents in the occupied West Bank retrieve belongings from homes before they’re demolished by the Israeli military.
- [Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-orders-closure-of-al-awda-hospital-a-lifeline-in-north-gaza/): Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.
- [Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/chinese-students-in-us-grapple-with-uncertainty-over-trumps-visa-policies/): Trump administration pledges to ‘aggressively revoke’ US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.
- [‘This must stop now’: UN food body condemns RSF attacks on Sudan premises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/this-must-stop-now-un-food-body-condemns-rsf-attacks-on-sudan-premises/): Aid workers are also having to cope with a wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.
- [Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/why-is-donald-trump-cracking-down-on-international-students/): US administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students.
- [Protesters call for end to Gaza war outside Harvard commencement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/protesters-call-for-end-to-gaza-war-outside-harvard-commencement/): Protesters held a silent vigil outside Harvard’s graduation, demanding an end to US support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Chaos continues at aid distribution points across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/chaos-continues-at-aid-distribution-points-across-gaza/): Chaos continues at Gaza’s controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel’s deliberate starvation.
- [Greece Fully Backs India's Fight Against Terror In Talks With Kanimozhi-Led Team: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/greece-fully-backs-indias-fight-against-terror-in-talks-with-kanimozhi-led-team-sources-to-news18/): Post Content
- [Policy Disputes, Public Backlash, Diminishing Influence: Inside Story On Trump And Musk's 'Breakup'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/policy-disputes-public-backlash-diminishing-influence-inside-story-on-trump-and-musks-breakup/): Post Content
- [How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/how-the-afghan-village-hit-by-a-10000kg-bomb-is-coping-now/): A rare visit to the Afghan village hit by the ‘mother of all bombs’ reveals lasting damage and unanswered questions.
- [Israel Announces 22 New Settlements In Occupied West Bank, Sparks Global Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-announces-22-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank-sparks-global-criticism/): Post Content
- ['Making My Life Miserable': Canada Landlord On Tenants Flying Khalistani Flag, Skipping Rent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/making-my-life-miserable-canada-landlord-on-tenants-flying-khalistani-flag-skipping-rent/): Post Content
- [Mistrial declared in Argentina court over the death of Diego Maradona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/mistrial-declared-in-argentina-court-over-the-death-of-diego-maradona/): The 2020 death of the iconic football great shook Argentina and fans around the world.
- [RCB-Punjab Kings: Kohli closes on maiden IPL title as Bengaluru reach final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/rcb-punjab-kings-kohli-closes-on-maiden-ipl-title-as-bengaluru-reach-final/): Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolishes Punjab Kings with eight-wicket win to reach first IPL final since 2016.
- [Sharif Admits BrahMos Strike Pre-Empted Pakistan's Plan; India Rules Out Talks Over Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/sharif-admits-brahmos-strike-pre-empted-pakistans-plan-india-rules-out-talks-over-terror/): Post Content
- [Swiss Village Wiped Off As Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Mudslide | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/swiss-village-wiped-off-as-glacier-collapse-triggers-deadly-mudslide-video/): Post Content
- [Ex-DRC President Kabila holds talks in M23-held city of Goma: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/ex-drc-president-kabila-holds-talks-in-m23-held-city-of-goma-reports/): Joseph Kabila is visiting the eastern city of Goma, which has been seized by rebels, after he was stripped of immunity.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Son Shares Video Of Alleged LeT Terrorist Claiming Role In Bangladesh Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/sheikh-hasinas-son-shares-video-of-alleged-let-terrorist-claiming-role-in-bangladesh-unrest/): Post Content
- [South African mother sentenced to life for selling her daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/south-african-mother-sentenced-to-life-for-selling-her-daughter/): A South African mother is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old child, Joshlin Smith.
- [Israel-Hamas Agree To Deal Framework With Witkoff As US Proposes 60-Day Gaza Truce to Free Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-hamas-agree-to-deal-framework-with-witkoff-as-us-proposes-60-day-gaza-truce-to-free-hostages/): Post Content
- [France To Ban Smoking In All Outdoor Places Starting July 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/france-to-ban-smoking-in-all-outdoor-places-starting-july-1/): Post Content
- [US Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump Administration Ban On Foreign Students At Harvard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-judge-extends-order-blocking-trump-administration-ban-on-foreign-students-at-harvard/): Post Content
- [Kazakhstan’s president on balancing Russia, China and the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/kazakhstans-president-on-balancing-russia-china-and-the-west/): Kazakhstan president talks to Al Jazeera about reform, inequality, oil dependency, navigating ties with Russia and China
- [Most LGBTQ adults in US don’t feel transgender people are accepted: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/most-lgbtq-adults-in-us-dont-feel-transgender-people-are-accepted-poll/): By contrast, about six out of 10 LGBTQ adults said gay and lesbian people are generally accepted in the US. 
- [Why Are Earth’s Oceans Getting Darker And Should We Be Worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/why-are-earths-oceans-getting-darker-and-should-we-be-worried/): Post Content
- [Israel kills municipal worker at water well in south Lebanon: Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-kills-municipal-worker-at-water-well-in-south-lebanon-mayor/): A Lebanese local official says an Israeli drone targeted employee working at water well in violation of ceasefire deal.
- [Why has Elon Musk quit Donald Trump’s administration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/why-has-elon-musk-quit-donald-trumps-administration/): Elon Musk steps down from his government efficiency role after clashing with Trump over US federal spending policies.
- [China Dodges Question On Its Weapons' 'Below Average' Performance In India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/china-dodges-question-on-its-weapons-below-average-performance-in-india-pakistan-conflict/): Post Content
- [Israel Accepts New US-Backed Gaza Truce Proposal As Hamas Reviews Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-accepts-new-us-backed-gaza-truce-proposal-as-hamas-reviews-terms/): Post Content
- [Israel is burning Gaza’s children. And the world lets it happen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-is-burning-gazas-children-and-the-world-lets-it-happen/): There is no confusion, no complexity. Just children incinerated in their sleep while the world watches and does nothing.
- [US flag raised in Syria for first time since 2012](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-flag-raised-in-syria-for-first-time-since-2012/): The American flag was raised at the US ambassador’s residence in Damascus for the first time since 2012.
- [US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund a “fig leaf for genocide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-backed-gaza-humanitarian-fund-a-fig-leaf-for-genocide/): Chris Gunness on Israel’s Gaza aid plan via its backed foundation – and why critics say it’s a form of weaponised relief
- [US envoy visits Damascus, says Syria-Israel conflict ‘solvable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-envoy-visits-damascus-says-syria-israel-conflict-solvable/): US envoy Thomas Barrack praises interim government in Damascus, calls for ‘dialogue’ between Israel and Syria.
- [Harvard Gets 30 Days To Reply After Trump Administration Threatens Ban On Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/harvard-gets-30-days-to-reply-after-trump-administration-threatens-ban-on-foreign-students/): Post Content
- ['Trump Overstepped' Court Blocks Liberation Day Tariffs, TACO Trade Is The Buzzword On Wall Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/trump-overstepped-court-blocks-liberation-day-tariffs-taco-trade-is-the-buzzword-on-wall-street/): Post Content
- [Two Sentenced In US For Human Smuggling That Killed Four Indians, Including Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/two-sentenced-in-us-for-human-smuggling-that-killed-four-indians-including-children/): Post Content
- [Astronomers May Have Found New Dwarf Planet And It’s Casting Doubt On Planet Nine Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/astronomers-may-have-found-new-dwarf-planet-and-its-casting-doubt-on-planet-nine-theory/): Post Content
- [South African Woman Who Sold Daughter To Healer For Her Eyes, Fair Skin Gets Life Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/south-african-woman-who-sold-daughter-to-healer-for-her-eyes-fair-skin-gets-life-term/): Post Content
- [US to revoke Chinese student visas: What’s the likely impact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-to-revoke-chinese-student-visas-whats-the-likely-impact/): One in four foreign students in the US is from China. They add billions of dollars to the US economy.
- [Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal: What that means for US trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/trumps-tariffs-ruled-illegal-what-that-means-for-us-trade-war/): A US federal court has blocked some of Donald Trump’s tariffs after lawsuit argued president exceeded his authority.
- [Sudan reports 70 cholera deaths in Khartoum in two days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/sudan-reports-70-cholera-deaths-in-khartoum-in-two-days/): Cholera outbreak is centred around the capital city, Khartoum, which has been devastated by more than two years of war.
- [Russia, Ukraine Eye New Talks as Drone Strikes Escalate and NATO Tensions Resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/russia-ukraine-eye-new-talks-as-drone-strikes-escalate-and-nato-tensions-resurface/): Post Content
- [Russian Drone Strike Kills Civilian in Ukraine’s Sumy Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/russian-drone-strike-kills-civilian-in-ukraines-sumy-region/): Post Content
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Pakistan, No Injuries Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/earthquake-of-magnitude-4-4-jolts-pakistan-no-injuries-reported/): Post Content
- [Reaction from China on US student visas being revoked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/reaction-from-china-on-us-student-visas-being-revoked/): The US announced it will begin aggressively revoking Chinese students’ visas and increase scrutiny of future applicants.
- [US surgeon tells the UN, Israel deliberately shot children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/us-surgeon-tells-the-un-israel-deliberately-shot-children-in-gaza/): The UN has heard testimony from a US surgeon who says he treated children who were deliberately shot in Gaza..
- [Video: Israel approves major expansion of illegal settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/video-israel-approves-major-expansion-of-illegal-settlements/): Israel’s government has approved a major expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [UEFA Champions League final: PSG vs Inter Milan – Start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/uefa-champions-league-final-psg-vs-inter-milan-start-team-news-lineups/): Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain clash for the first time in Europe’s premier club competition.
- [Russia says no Ukraine response on proposal for more Istanbul talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/russia-says-no-ukraine-response-on-proposal-for-more-istanbul-talks/): Ukrainian official urges Moscow to share its plan before any talks, as Turkiye’s Erdogan calls for dialogue.
- [Lethal H-6 Bombers Land in South China Sea Island, Xi Jinping's Destroyer Can Now Hit Beyond...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/lethal-h-6-bombers-land-in-south-china-sea-island-xi-jinpings-destroyer-can-now-hit-beyond/): Post Content
- [Pakistan’s New Crypto Czar Is A Social Star With Global Resume, But Can He Deliver Policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/pakistans-new-crypto-czar-is-a-social-star-with-global-resume-but-can-he-deliver-policy/): Post Content
- ["My Time Comes To An End” Elon Musk Exits Donald Trump’s DOGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/my-time-comes-to-an-end-elon-musk-exits-donald-trumps-doge/): Post Content
- [Sierra Leone Parliament Observes A Moment Of Silence In Honour Of Pahalgam Attack Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/sierra-leone-parliament-observes-a-moment-of-silence-in-honour-of-pahalgam-attack-victims/): Post Content
- [India's BrahMos Strikes Foiled Pakistan's Planned Offensive, Admits Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/indias-brahmos-strikes-foiled-pakistans-planned-offensive-admits-shehbaz-sharif/): Post Content
- [Police clash with Gaza war protesters at London university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/police-clash-with-gaza-war-protesters-at-london-university/): Video shows police confronting students protesting against Israel’s war on Gaza outside King’s College London.
- [UK universities are at risk of training torturers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/uk-universities-are-at-risk-of-training-torturers/): British institutions offering ‘security’ training to representatives of repressive regimes risk complicity in torture.
- [Nigeria Arrests 4 Pakistanis, Accuses Foreign Mercenaries Of Training Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/nigeria-arrests-4-pakistanis-accuses-foreign-mercenaries-of-training-boko-haram-iswap-terrorists/): Post Content
- [Syrians return to villages destroyed by war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/syrians-return-to-villages-destroyed-by-war/): Over 1.87 million Syrians return home after years of displacement, facing the hardship of rebuilding amid devastation.
- [Who Is Laura Loomer? All About The Trump Insider Who Wants 'Dream Job' To Vet Student Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/who-is-laura-loomer-all-about-the-trump-insider-who-wants-dream-job-to-vet-student-visas/): Post Content
- [Palestine Envoy Breaks Down Over Gaza Deaths, Trump Envoy Has "Good Feeling" On Israel Hamas Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/palestine-envoy-breaks-down-over-gaza-deaths-trump-envoy-has-good-feeling-on-israel-hamas-truce/): Post Content
- [Indus Waters Treaty On Hold Till Pakistan Stops Supporting Cross-Border Terrorism: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/indus-waters-treaty-on-hold-till-pakistan-stops-supporting-cross-border-terrorism-mea/): Post Content
- [Unjammable: How Russia's Fibre Optic Drones Are Changing The War In Ukraine | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/unjammable-how-russias-fibre-optic-drones-are-changing-the-war-in-ukraine-explained/): Post Content
- ['Gravity Stinks': Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Completely Recover After Return From ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/gravity-stinks-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-completely-recover-after-return-from-iss/): Post Content
- [Kash Patel Blasts Ex-FBI Chief For 'Threat Post,' Accuses Him Of Damaging Bureau’s Reputation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/kash-patel-blasts-ex-fbi-chief-for-threat-post-accuses-him-of-damaging-bureaus-reputation/): Post Content
- [Universe’s Earliest Light Revealed: James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image Of Cosmic Dawn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/universes-earliest-light-revealed-james-webb-telescope-captures-stunning-image-of-cosmic-dawn/): Post Content
- [President For Life? Turkey’s Erdogan Appoints Legal Team To Draft New Constitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/president-for-life-turkeys-erdogan-appoints-legal-team-to-draft-new-constitution/): Post Content
- [Visual guide to how the Gaza aid distribution turmoil unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/visual-guide-to-how-the-gaza-aid-distribution-turmoil-unfolded/): At least three people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces opened fire on starving Palestinians.
- [Glacier collapse buries Swiss village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/glacier-collapse-buries-swiss-village/): Video shows the moment part of a glacier collapsed on to the Swiss mountain village of Blatten, which was evacuated.
- [Israel announces major expansion of illegal West Bank settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/israel-announces-major-expansion-of-illegal-west-bank-settlements/): Israel announces 22 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, fuelling fears of further annexation and erasure.
- [China launches mission to retrieve asteroid samples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/china-launches-mission-to-retrieve-asteroid-samples/): Video shows the moment China launched its first mission to collect asteroid samples, aiming to become the third country
- [Two dead after crowds rush UN aid warehouse amid Gaza hunger crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/two-dead-after-crowds-rush-un-aid-warehouse-amid-gaza-hunger-crisis/): The World Food Programme reiterates its call for the urgent need to scale up aid to Gaza.
- [Starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/starvation-in-gaza/): We compare and contrast Netanyahu’s claim that there is no starvation in Gaza with what the WHO reported.
- [Ukraine submits ceasefire plan, but Russia responds with escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/ukraine-submits-ceasefire-plan-but-russia-responds-with-escalation/): Russia launched its largest yet air assaults on Ukraine’s cities. In response, the EU threatens sanctions and missiles.
- [Messi, Suarez lead Inter Miami past Montreal in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/messi-suarez-lead-inter-miami-past-montreal-in-mls/): Braces by Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez allowed Inter Miami to win for the first time in five league matches.
- [Is Harvard refusing to tell Trump admin who its international students are?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/is-harvard-refusing-to-tell-trump-admin-who-its-international-students-are/): Trump alleged Harvard conceals international student data, but federal law mandates universities share such details.
- [Manufacturing of an ‘antinational’ in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/manufacturing-of-an-antinational-in-india/): Police, media and courts turn a Muslim scholar into a threat – on the flimsiest of words and the strongest of biases.
- [Who is Larry Hoover and why has Trump commuted his federal sentence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/who-is-larry-hoover-and-why-has-trump-commuted-his-federal-sentence/): Hoover’s commutation is one of a number granted by Trump, but he is still serving a 200-year state sentence for murder.
- [Palestinian UN Envoy Breaks Down While Recounting Deaths of Children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/palestinian-un-envoy-breaks-down-while-recounting-deaths-of-children-in-gaza/): Post Content
- [Iran to Stop Enrichment? Trump Warned Israel Against “Inappropriate” Striking Of Tehran's Nuke Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/iran-to-stop-enrichment-trump-warned-israel-against-inappropriate-striking-of-tehrans-nuke-sites/): Post Content
- [NASA Astronauts 'Butch and Suni' Complete Recovery After Starliner Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/nasa-astronauts-butch-and-suni-complete-recovery-after-starliner-mission/): Post Content
- [Pahalgam Attack Mastermind Shares Stage With Politician At Pakistan Rally, Spews Venom Against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/pahalgam-attack-mastermind-shares-stage-with-politician-at-pakistan-rally-spews-venom-against-india/): Post Content
- [Get Over Nike, Pikachu And Pooh, Please: Japan Tells Parents To Pick Normal Baby Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/get-over-nike-pikachu-and-pooh-please-japan-tells-parents-to-pick-normal-baby-names/): Post Content
- [Video: Israeli attack in Yemen destroys airline’s ‘last plane’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/video-israeli-attack-in-yemen-destroys-airlines-last-plane/): An Israeli attack on Sanaa airport has destroyed the last passenger plane operated by the country’s main airline.
- [Thunder-Timberwolves: OKC defeat Minnesota in Game 5 to reach NBA finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/thunder-timberwolves-okc-defeat-minnesota-in-game-5-to-reach-nba-finals/): Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 and advanced to their first NBA finals since 2012.
- [Michelle Obama On Perks And Perils Of Being Married To Barack: 'People Used To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/michelle-obama-on-perks-and-perils-of-being-married-to-barack-people-used-to/): Post Content
- [Jeremy Corbyn on Gaza and Britain’s Imperial Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/29/jeremy-corbyn-on-gaza-and-britains-imperial-legacy/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Jeremy Corbyn.
- [TACO Trade: Wall Street Has A New Acronym To Rally Behind, But Donald Trump Thinks It's "Nasty"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/taco-trade-wall-street-has-a-new-acronym-to-rally-behind-but-donald-trump-thinks-its-nasty/): Post Content
- [‘Each person had 10 phones’: Trapped in a cyber-scam centre in Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/each-person-had-10-phones-trapped-in-a-cyber-scam-centre-in-laos/): Southeast Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyber-scam centres lure victims from as far away as Africa.
- [PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/pbs-sues-trump-for-stripping-its-funds/): The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.
- [What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/what-is-project-esther-the-playbook-against-pro-palestine-movement-in-us/): Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther’s recommendations to crackdown on activism.
- [South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/south-koreas-presidential-favourite-has-plans-for-new-de-facto-capital/): If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.
- [Trump says US will lift steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/trump-says-us-will-lift-steel-tariffs-to-50-percent-at-pennsylvania-rally/): In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a ‘blockbuster agreement’ between Japan’s Nippon Steel and US Steel.
- [UN says famine stalks all in Gaza; Israel shoots, wounds aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/un-says-famine-stalks-all-in-gaza-israel-shoots-wounds-aid-seekers/): Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a ‘drip-feed’ amid dire crisis.
- [Israel attacks western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/israel-attacks-western-syria-despite-recent-indirect-talks-to-calm-tensions/): The Israeli military said it planned to ‘continue to operate to maintain freedom of action in the region’.
- [UEFA Champions League final: PSG and Inter Milan ‘motivated’ and ‘happy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/uefa-champions-league-final-psg-and-inter-milan-motivated-and-happy/): Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could change in Saturday’s final against Inter Milan.
- [US government investigates attempt to impersonate Trump’s chief of staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/us-government-investigates-attempt-to-impersonate-trumps-chief-of-staff/): Susie Wiles, an ally of President Donald Trump, was reportedly the target of an impersonation campaign using her voice.
- [Trump gives Musk key to White House as he leaves administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/trump-gives-musk-key-to-white-house-as-he-leaves-administration/): Donald Trump gave Elon Musk a golden key to the White House as he leaves his formal role with DOGE.
- [Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs to lead T20I cricket series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pakistan-beat-bangladesh-by-57-runs-to-lead-t20i-cricket-series/): Three wickets Abrar by followed fifties by Sahibzada and Nawaz as the hosts took a 2-0 series lead against Bangladesh.
- [UN Arab Group: Israel weaponising starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/un-arab-group-israel-weaponising-starvation-in-gaza/): Arab states are accusing Israel of weaponising hunger in Gaza, rejecting its new aid system as illegal.
- [‘Not really leaving’: Trump bids goodbye to Elon Musk at White House event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/not-really-leaving-trump-bids-goodbye-to-elon-musk-at-white-house-event/): The billionaire’s exit from DOGE throws the panel’s future into uncertainty, but Musk says he will remain an ‘adviser’.
- ["Pure Hatred" Trump Blasts Federal Judges For Blocking His Tariffs, Appeals Court Reinstates For Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pure-hatred-trump-blasts-federal-judges-for-blocking-his-tariffs-appeals-court-reinstates-for-now/): Post Content
- [From Pro-Pakistan To Pro-India! Major Diplomatic Success For Shashi Tharoor-Led Team In Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/from-pro-pakistan-to-pro-india-major-diplomatic-success-for-shashi-tharoor-led-team-in-colombia/): Post Content
- [Despite Gaza plan “many Israelis” hoping their govt is “over”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/despite-gaza-plan-many-israelis-hoping-their-govt-is-over/): “It shows in the polls that more than 50 percent of Israelis hate the idea that Israel is becoming another South Africa.
- [Is a Palestinian state being derailed by Israel’s illegal settlements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/is-a-palestinian-state-being-derailed-by-israels-illegal-settlements/): Israel is expanding its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank while it wages its war on Gaza.
- [US gov’t and Google face off in search monopoly case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/us-govt-and-google-face-off-in-search-monopoly-case/): US gov’t wants radical shake-up, including banning Google from paying to have its search engine as default in phones.
- [Macron: Israel risks sanctions if Gaza blockade continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/macron-israel-risks-sanctions-if-gaza-blockade-continues/): President Emmanuel Macron warns France will toughen its stance on Israel if it keeps blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- ["Crusade Against Jewish State" Israel Slams Macron's Sanctions Threat, Backing For Palestine State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/crusade-against-jewish-state-israel-slams-macrons-sanctions-threat-backing-for-palestine-state/): Post Content
- [Operation Sindoor Outreach: Supriya Sule's Team In South Africa Spells Out India's Anti-Terror Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/operation-sindoor-outreach-supriya-sules-team-in-south-africa-spells-out-indias-anti-terror-stance/): Post Content
- ['It's Only The Beginning': Elon Musk Departs DOGE Role, Donald Trump Predicts His Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/its-only-the-beginning-elon-musk-departs-doge-role-donald-trump-predicts-his-comeback/): Post Content
- [‘We Averted Nuclear Disaster’: Trump Again Claims He Used Trade To Broker India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/we-averted-nuclear-disaster-trump-again-claims-he-used-trade-to-broker-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Post Content
- [Pakistan to designate an ambassador to neighbouring Taliban-run Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pakistan-to-designate-an-ambassador-to-neighbouring-taliban-run-afghanistan/): Pakistan has become the fourth country to appoint an ambassador to Kabul, after China, UAE and Uzbekistan.
- [Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke humanitarian parole for 530,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-revoke-humanitarian-parole-for-530000/): The ruling means people from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua can be targeted for deportation as lawsuits continue.
- [UN: ‘100 percent’ of Gazans on brink of famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/un-100-percent-of-gazans-on-brink-of-famine/): Gaza is “the hungriest place on Earth,” the UN says, warning all residents are now at risk of famine.
- [Displaced civilians turn reluctant opium farmers in Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/displaced-civilians-turn-reluctant-opium-farmers-in-myanmar/): Opium production is booming in Myanmar as displaced civilians reluctantly become poppy farmers.
- [Israeli air strikes hit homes in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/israeli-air-strikes-hit-homes-in-gaza-city/): Israeli air strikes hit homes in Gaza City on Friday, forcing families to flee through smoke and rubble.
- ["World Saw Power of Make In India Weapons, Pak Army Begged" Modi Warns Op Sindoor Not Over Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/world-saw-power-of-make-in-india-weapons-pak-army-begged-modi-warns-op-sindoor-not-over-yet/): Post Content
- [Russia Claims Quad Nations Trying To Force India Into Military Alliance: ‘Trying To Involve…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/russia-claims-quad-nations-trying-to-force-india-into-military-alliance-trying-to-involve/): Post Content
- [On Camera: South Korean Navy Patrol Aircraft Spirals Out Of Control Before Deadly Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/on-camera-south-korean-navy-patrol-aircraft-spirals-out-of-control-before-deadly-crash/): Post Content
- [Confusion and concern loom over Mexico’s historic judicial election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/confusion-and-concern-loom-over-mexicos-historic-judicial-election/): Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
- [US Supreme Court Allows Donald Trump To Revoke Legal Status Of Over 5 Lakh Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/us-supreme-court-allows-donald-trump-to-revoke-legal-status-of-over-5-lakh-migrants/): Post Content
- ['Colorful Chicks': How Mexico's Drug Cartels Are Recruiting Kids As Killers, Lookouts And Spies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/colorful-chicks-how-mexicos-drug-cartels-are-recruiting-kids-as-killers-lookouts-and-spies/): Post Content
- [Six killed as RSF attack devastates Sudanese hospital in North Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/six-killed-as-rsf-attack-devastates-sudanese-hospital-in-north-kordofan/): Obeid hospital suffers severe damage in paramilitary assault, worsening health crisis in Sudan’s civil war.
- [A coalition of conscience must rise to stop Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/a-coalition-of-conscience-must-rise-to-stop-israels-genocidal-war-on-gaza/): Turkiye is calling for action – not words. History will judge those who remain silent in the face of genocide.
- [Trump “chipping away at civil liberties” in ban on foreign students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/trump-chipping-away-at-civil-liberties-in-ban-on-foreign-students/): Alexandra Miller analyses Trump’s decision to revoke international student visas and explores his motives.
- [Kim Inspects Artillery, Russia Gives Pantsir Air Defense To North Korea For Aiding War On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/kim-inspects-artillery-russia-gives-pantsir-air-defense-to-north-korea-for-aiding-war-on-ukraine/): Post Content
- [The rise of Christian nationalism under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/the-rise-of-christian-nationalism-under-trump/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with professor Anthea Butler on the growing influence of Christian nationalism on US politics.
- [More than 100 killed in heavy Nigeria flooding, rescue efforts ongoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/more-than-100-killed-in-heavy-nigeria-flooding-rescue-efforts-ongoing/): Local officials warn the death toll could rise after heavy rainfall flooded a market town in Niger State.
- [Gaza death toll may be much higher than reported, new research shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/gaza-death-toll-may-be-much-higher-than-reported-new-research-shows/): A new study suggests the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza may be much higher than official figures.
- [Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/ex-sinn-fein-leader-gerry-adams-wins-libel-case-against-the-bbc/): Jury found that the BBC had not acted in good faith and awarded Adams 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages.
- [Explosive Intel Says Iran “Seeking Nuclear Weapon”, Saudi Warns “Take Offer Or Risk Israeli Strikes"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/explosive-intel-says-iran-seeking-nuclear-weapon-saudi-warns-take-offer-or-risk-israeli-strikes/): Post Content
- [‘So Much For Being Mr Nice Guy': Trump Signals Fresh Trade Tensions, Warns China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/so-much-for-being-mr-nice-guy-trump-signals-fresh-trade-tensions-warns-china/): Post Content
- [From students to tech: How US-China ties are sliding despite tariff truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/from-students-to-tech-how-us-china-ties-are-sliding-despite-tariff-truce/): Following tariffs pause with Beijing, Trump has cracked down on Chinese students and access to advanced computer chips.
- [IDF Soldiers Injured In RPG Attack, Israel Orders North Gaza Evacuation; Macron Seeks More Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/idf-soldiers-injured-in-rpg-attack-israel-orders-north-gaza-evacuation-macron-seeks-more-sanctions/): Post Content
- [Exclusive: Pakistan, India Close To Completing Border Troop Reduction, Senior Pakistani General Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/exclusive-pakistan-india-close-to-completing-border-troop-reduction-senior-pakistani-general-says/): Post Content
- [The Rise And Fall Of Two Crypto Traders Who Tortured A Bitcoin Millionaire For His Password](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/the-rise-and-fall-of-two-crypto-traders-who-tortured-a-bitcoin-millionaire-for-his-password/): Post Content
- [From Hunter to Hoover: How clemency became a circus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/from-hunter-to-hoover-how-clemency-became-a-circus/): Biden and Trump’s clemency decisions reveal a justice system shaped by nepotism and spectacle, not fairness.
- [Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/ukraine-yet-to-commit-to-new-round-of-russia-talks-in-istanbul/): Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Ukraine wants to see document outlining Russia’s proposals before sending team.
- [Flash flooding kills dozens in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/flash-flooding-kills-dozens-in-nigeria/): Rescuers in Nigeria are continuing to recover bodies after flash flooding killed at least 36 people.
- [Liverpool parade crash driver appears in UK court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/liverpool-parade-crash-driver-appears-in-uk-court/): A total of 79 people were injured after a car drove into a crowd after Liverpool Football Club’s trophy parade.
- [Israel forces north Gaza’s last functioning hospital to close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/israel-forces-north-gazas-last-functioning-hospital-to-close/): Israeli forces have issued evacuation orders for five areas of northern Gaza including the Al Awda hospital.
- [Can we reverse the obesity epidemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/can-we-reverse-the-obesity-epidemic/): We look at why our waistlines are expanding at an alarming rate.
- [What to know about Mexico’s first-of-its-kind judicial elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/what-to-know-about-mexicos-first-of-its-kind-judicial-elections/): Mexico will become the first country with judges selected entirely by public vote. Al Jazeera’s John Holman explains.
- [Trump’s Gulf deals and political promises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/trumps-gulf-deals-and-political-promises/): During Trump’s tour of Gulf states in May, the US president was eager to talk about the deals he’d made and the investme
- [ISIL (ISIS) launches first attacks against new Syrian government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/isil-isis-launches-first-attacks-against-new-syrian-government/): The bombings mark a sharp escalation by the armed group, which views the new government in Damascus as illegitimate.
- [‘Pahalgam Made Me Famous’: LeT Terrorists, Pakistani Ministers Share Stage, Attack PM Modi, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pahalgam-made-me-famous-let-terrorists-pakistani-ministers-share-stage-attack-pm-modi-india/): Post Content
- [Macron Warns Trump Of 'US Credibility Test' As Russia Rejects Ceasefire, Intensifies War In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/macron-warns-trump-of-us-credibility-test-as-russia-rejects-ceasefire-intensifies-war-in-ukraine/): Post Content
- [Italian Princess Maria Carolina Crashes 'Headfirst Into A Wall' On Motorcyle: 'Lucky To Be Alive'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/italian-princess-maria-carolina-crashes-headfirst-into-a-wall-on-motorcyle-lucky-to-be-alive/): Post Content
- [F-22 Raptor: The 5th-Gen Fighter Jet That US Won't Sell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/f-22-raptor-the-5th-gen-fighter-jet-that-us-wont-sell/): Post Content
- [Laura Loomer Calls For Xi Jinping’s Daughter’s Deportation From US Amid Student Visa Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/laura-loomer-calls-for-xi-jinpings-daughters-deportation-from-us-amid-student-visa-row/): Post Content
- [What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/what-and-when-is-hajj-an-illustrated-guide-answers-to-10-common-questions/): An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.
- [Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over Gaza aid crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/macron-threatens-sanctions-on-israelis-over-gaza-aid-crisis/): French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state ‘a moral duty and a political necessity’.
- [Israel should feel settlement spread comes at a “big price”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/israel-should-feel-settlement-spread-comes-at-a-big-price/): Only sanctions and accountability can reverse Israel’s push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [Exploring Trump’s murky relationship with crypto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/exploring-trumps-murky-relationship-with-crypto/): US President Donald Trump’s move to relax laws around cryptocurrency while promoting his own coins has been criticised.
- [Knicks-Pacers: Haliburton returns single digits in 111-94 defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/knicks-pacers-haliburton-returns-single-digits-in-111-94-defeat/): Tyrese Haliburton follows triple-double with single digits as Indiana Pacers are defeated by New York Knicks.
- [Slovakia’s PM slams judge over conviction of central bank boss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/slovakias-pm-slams-judge-over-conviction-of-central-bank-boss/): Robert Fico has repeatedly accused judges and prosecutors who probe his allies of political bias.
- [Serbia probes arms to Ukraine after Russia alleges ‘stab in the back’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/serbia-probes-arms-to-ukraine-after-russia-alleges-stab-in-the-back/): Russia accuses Serbia of ‘profiting from the blood of Slavs’ by supplying weapons to Ukraine.
- [Real Madrid announce Alexander-Arnold signing from Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/real-madrid-announce-alexander-arnold-signing-from-liverpool/): Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of England international Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.
- [Pakistan-Backed TRF-LeT-PMML Nexus Sums Up 21st-Century Hybrid Warfare: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/pakistan-backed-trf-let-pmml-nexus-sums-up-21st-century-hybrid-warfare-sources-exclusive/): Post Content
- [Islamic State “Plants Bomb, Blows Up” Syrian Forces, US Flag Raised in Damascus, 1st Time Since 2012](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/islamic-state-plants-bomb-blows-up-syrian-forces-us-flag-raised-in-damascus-1st-time-since-2012/): Post Content
- [Israel Agrees to US Ceasefire Deal, Hamas Demands Guarantees, Says Gaza War Must First Halt Fully](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/israel-agrees-to-us-ceasefire-deal-hamas-demands-guarantees-says-gaza-war-must-first-halt-fully/): Post Content
- [State-Owned Media Air Kim’s Latest Bid To Strengthen Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/state-owned-media-air-kims-latest-bid-to-strengthen-military/): Post Content
- [Macron and Wong Dive Into Lau Pa Sat, Savor Local Delights Together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/macron-and-wong-dive-into-lau-pa-sat-savor-local-delights-together/): Post Content
- [France To Enforce Smoking Ban At Beaches, Parks, Schools And Bus Stops From July 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/france-to-enforce-smoking-ban-at-beaches-parks-schools-and-bus-stops-from-july-1/): Post Content
- [Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/climate-change-adds-extra-month-of-extreme-heat-for-4bn-people-report/): The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar.
- [White House Announces New DOGE Leaders Ahead Of Elon Musk's Last Day In Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/white-house-announces-new-doge-leaders-ahead-of-elon-musks-last-day-in-administration/): Post Content
- [Houthi Missile Shocks 30,000 Soccer Fans at Israeli Stadium, Game Halted, 660 Cities Under Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/houthi-missile-shocks-30000-soccer-fans-at-israeli-stadium-game-halted-660-cities-under-attack/): Post Content
- [Lite Beam: Will Israel’s New Laser Weapon Replace Traditional Missiles? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/lite-beam-will-israels-new-laser-weapon-replace-traditional-missiles-explained/): Post Content
- [DOGE Fate Hangs In Balance As Musk's Right-Hand Man Davis Also Quits A Day After His Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/doge-fate-hangs-in-balance-as-musks-right-hand-man-davis-also-quits-a-day-after-his-exit/): Post Content
- [Russia Defies UN Sanctions To Arm North Korea With High-Speed Pantsir Defence System: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/russia-defies-un-sanctions-to-arm-north-korea-with-high-speed-pantsir-defence-system-report/): Post Content
- [US Envoy Raises Flag in Damascus, Signaling New Era of Improving Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/us-envoy-raises-flag-in-damascus-signaling-new-era-of-improving-ties/): Post Content
- [Tiger Lunges At Tourist Posing For Photo In Terrifying On-Camera Moment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/tiger-lunges-at-tourist-posing-for-photo-in-terrifying-on-camera-moment-video/): Post Content
- [Anjali Sud, Sanjay Seth: Meet The Two Indian-Origin Leaders Joining Harvard’s Top Boards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/anjali-sud-sanjay-seth-meet-the-two-indian-origin-leaders-joining-harvards-top-boards/): Post Content
- [RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/rfk-jr-ends-covid-vaccine-recommendation-what-do-facts-say-about-risks/): Robert F Kennedy Jr revoked CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine advice for children and pregnant women, causing expert confusion.
- [High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/high-stakes-as-poland-heads-to-round-two-of-presidential-election/): The country’s choice of its next president will likely determine whether government can get vital reforms through.
- [White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/white-house-to-amend-flagship-health-report-citing-phantom-studies/): The White House said the citation errors were ‘formatting issues’ that did not detract from the report’s importance.
- [Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/sentence-for-ex-goldman-banker-in-1mdb-case-too-short-malaysian-minister/): Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.
- [Hegseth Boards Warship in Singapore, Joins Troops in High-Stakes Military Training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/hegseth-boards-warship-in-singapore-joins-troops-in-high-stakes-military-training/): Post Content
- [Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/japanese-seafood-set-to-return-to-china-after-fukushima-wastewater-row/): Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.
- [Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/death-at-the-cross-secret-burials-cult-like-practices-at-kenyan-church/): Recent rescue of worshippers in Migori opens wounds of 2023 Shakahola Forest ‘massacre’ during which 429 people died.
- [Make America Tweak Again: This Trump Family Member Is Inspiring A Cosmetic Surgery Craze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/make-america-tweak-again-this-trump-family-member-is-inspiring-a-cosmetic-surgery-craze/): Post Content
- [South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/south-korea-set-to-break-early-voting-record-as-presidential-election-looms/): More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have now cast their ballots for who should be the next president.
- [Republicans plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/republicans-plan-to-tax-us-college-endowments-who-will-that-hurt/): Republicans say their new bill holds ‘woke’ universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.
- [China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/30/china-sets-up-international-body-in-hong-kong-to-rival-world-court/): Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the body’s status would be on par with the UN’s International Court of Justice.
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- [China Sends Largest-Ever Business Delegation To Bangladesh To Deepen Strategic Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/05/31/china-sends-largest-ever-business-delegation-to-bangladesh-to-deepen-strategic-ties/): Post Content
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- [India general admits jet losses in clash with Pakistan: Here’s what he said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/india-general-admits-jet-losses-in-clash-with-pakistan-heres-what-he-said/): Anil Chauhan, India’s chief of defence staff, says India experienced losses in the air but denies six planes downed.
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- [Scenes Of Chaos Caught On Camera As Russian Bridge Collapse Kills 7 Ahead Of Ukraine Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/scenes-of-chaos-caught-on-camera-as-russian-bridge-collapse-kills-7-ahead-of-ukraine-peace-talks/): Post Content
- [Israel kills 32 Palestinians waiting for food at US-backed Gaza aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/israel-kills-32-palestinians-waiting-for-food-at-us-backed-gaza-aid-sites/): Troops gun down starving crowds, capping deadly first week of operations for controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- [In Canada, a daughter’s fight to bring her murdered mother home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/in-canada-a-daughters-fight-to-bring-her-murdered-mother-home/): When a serial killer murdered four Indigenous women in Canada, the authorities refused to search for their remains.
- [Bouanga, LAFC qualify for FIFA Club World Cup with win over Club America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/bouanga-lafc-qualify-for-fifa-club-world-cup-with-win-over-club-america/): Los Angeles FC secure final spot in Club World Cup with an extra-time winner by Denis Bouanga against Club America.
- [China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/china-warns-us-not-to-play-with-fire-over-taiwan/): Beijing says the US is touting Cold War mentality after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls China threat to the region.
- [Gaza doctor dies after Israeli bombing killed nine of his children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/gaza-doctor-dies-after-israeli-bombing-killed-nine-of-his-children/): Gaza Doctor Hamdi al-Najjar has died 8 days after being wounded in an Israeli strike that killed nine of his children.
- [Two dead, hundreds arrested in Paris clashes after PSG Champions League win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/two-dead-hundreds-arrested-in-paris-clashes-after-psg-champions-league-win/): Two people died and 559 were arrested in France during post-match celebrations after PSG’s Champions League victory.
- [Video: Two Russian bridges collapse near Ukraine within hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/video-two-russian-bridges-collapse-near-ukraine-within-hours/): Two Russian bridges near Ukraine have collapsed within hours.
- [Eiffel Tower Glows Blue-Red as PSG Triumph Sparks Fireworks and Fierce Clashes in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/eiffel-tower-glows-blue-red-as-psg-triumph-sparks-fireworks-and-fierce-clashes-in-paris/): Post Content
- [Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Geomagnetic Storms, Auroras Likely In Southern Skies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/powerful-solar-flare-sparks-geomagnetic-storms-auroras-likely-in-southern-skies/): Post Content
- [Bangladesh's New Banknotes Replace Sheikh Hasina's Father With Temples, Mosques, Heritage Icons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/bangladeshs-new-banknotes-replace-sheikh-hasinas-father-with-temples-mosques-heritage-icons/): Post Content
- [Iran Vows Revenge If US 'Exploits' IAEA Report On Tehran’s Nuclear Bomb Capability, Israel Spooked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/iran-vows-revenge-if-us-exploits-iaea-report-on-tehrans-nuclear-bomb-capability-israel-spooked/): Post Content
- [Musk Responds To NYT’s ‘Drug Abuse’ Report On X, Reveals ‘Only Used Ketamine For…’ | Trump | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/musk-responds-to-nyts-drug-abuse-report-on-x-reveals-only-used-ketamine-for-trump-us/): Post Content
- [Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina charged with ‘systematic attack’ as trial opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/01/bangladesh-ex-pm-hasina-charged-with-systematic-attack-as-trial-opens/): The country’s International Crimes Tribunal opens trial against the fugitive former leader for crimes against humanity.
- [Drug Feud Turns Brutal: US Traffickers Use Hot Sauce To Burn Rival’s Eyes Over Deal Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/drug-feud-turns-brutal-us-traffickers-use-hot-sauce-to-burn-rivals-eyes-over-deal-collapse/): Authorities said the ringleader, 25-year-old Mario Espino, orchestrated the abduction of Gabriel Leger, a former associate turned rival.
- [Giant Wave Hits Travel Vlogger Recording Video In Bali, Horrific Moment Caught On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/giant-wave-hits-travel-vlogger-recording-video-in-bali-horrific-moment-caught-on-cam/): In a now-viral video, creator Katy Johnson shared the harrowing moment, capturing the exact moment when a rogue wave crashed into her
- [Who Is Artem Tymofieiev, The Mastermind Behind Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/who-is-artem-tymofieiev-the-mastermind-behind-ukraines-drone-strikes-deep-inside-russia/): Tymofieiev is believed to have helped Kyiv strike deep within Russian territory — targeting four strategic air bases across three time zones using swarms of kamikaze drones
- [Russia Releases Pic of Ukraine’s Bomber Attack ‘Agent’, ‘Screens’ Trucks To Nab Andrii Tymofieiev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/russia-releases-pic-of-ukraines-bomber-attack-agent-screens-trucks-to-nab-andrii-tymofieiev/): Russian authorities in Ust-Kut, located in the Irkutsk region, issued a wanted notice for a man allegedly linked to the June 1 drone attack on the Belaya airbaseThe man has been identified by the authorities as Andrii Tymofieiev, born in 1987 in Donetsk, as per media reports citing the city administration’s statement n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Secret Flight: Inside Ex-Bangladesh PM’s Midnight Escape To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/sheikh-hasinas-secret-flight-inside-ex-bangladesh-pms-midnight-escape-to-india/): Citing civil and military aviation sources, the newspaper reported that the change in flight path was a deliberate decision intended to avoid attention.
- [Israeli fire kills at least 27 aid seekers in Gaza: Health Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/israeli-fire-kills-at-least-27-aid-seekers-in-gaza-health-ministry/): Killings close to GHF post in Rafah just the latest, as death toll around controversial aid hubs crosses 100.
- [‘Suicide Pod’ Activist Takes Own Life Months After Arrest Over Woman’s Death In Euthanasia Device](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/suicide-pod-activist-takes-own-life-months-after-arrest-over-womans-death-in-euthanasia-device/): Dr Florian Willet, director of Swiss suicide organisation Last Resort, died by assisted suicide after being investigated for the death of a woman using the Sarco suicide pod.
- [Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/why-are-humanitarian-crises-in-african-countries-so-ignored/): The latest Most Neglected Crises report on world’s most invisible humanitarian emergencies lists African nations first.
- [Russia-Ukraine direct talks: No ceasefire, but what did they agree to?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/russia-ukraine-direct-talks-no-ceasefire-but-what-did-they-agree-to/): Delegations in Istanbul agree swap of at least 1,000 prisoners, but a ceasefire remains out of reach.
- [Boy and baby brother pulled alive from rubble after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/boy-and-baby-brother-pulled-alive-from-rubble-after-israeli-strike/): A five-year-old boy, his baby brother, and their mother were pulled out alive after being trapped for hours
- [Russia using drones to hunt Ukrainian civilians: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/russia-using-drones-to-hunt-ukrainian-civilians-hrw/): NGO urges Russian accountability for war crimes in targeting Ukrainians with drones.
- [India To Receive Two More S-400 Units By 2025-26: Russia | Indian Defence | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/india-to-receive-two-more-s-400-units-by-2025-26-russia-indian-defence-news18/): | Russian Diplomat Confirms S-400 Delivery By 2026, Hints At Expanding Air Defence Cooperation n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Family Lunch Turns Deadly As Woman Murders Ex-Husband’s Family With Mushroom Poison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/family-lunch-turns-deadly-as-woman-murders-ex-husbands-family-with-mushroom-poison/): Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial in Australia for allegedly poisoning three people, including her former in-laws, with deadly mushrooms in July 2023. She pleads not guilty,
- ['Outcome Is Important, Can’t Dwell On Setbacks’: CDS Chauhan Highlights Op Sindoor Success](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/outcome-is-important-cant-dwell-on-setbacks-cds-chauhan-highlights-op-sindoor-success/): ‘Outcome Is Important, Can’t Dwell On Setbacks’: CDS Chauhan Highlights Op Sindoor Success
- ['Could've Been Avoided...': Wife Of Indian Man Hit By Australian Cops Reveals What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/couldve-been-avoided-wife-of-indian-man-hit-by-australian-cops-reveals-what-happened/): Gaurav Kundi, an Indian-origin man, is on life support, after he was violently arrested by the Australian Police last week. His wife has detailed what exactly transpired that day.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Court Pulls Up Kamal Haasan Over Tamil-Kannada Remark & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/news18-afternoon-digest-court-pulls-up-kamal-haasan-over-tamil-kannada-remark-other-top-stories/): More stories on: Assam CM Himanta Tears Into Pakistan Over Brahmaputra Water Threat; Belgian Embassy Staffer Puts Up Netanyahu ‘Wanted’ Poster In Delhi
- [Earthquake sparks mass escape from Pakistan prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/earthquake-sparks-mass-escape-from-pakistan-prison/): Over 200 inmates attacked guards and fled when tremors saw them removed from cells as safety precaution.
- [Pakistan Admits Wider Damage From India's Operation Sindoor, Dossier Reveals 8 More Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/pakistan-admits-wider-damage-from-indias-operation-sindoor-dossier-reveals-8-more-targets/): India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ caused more damage to Pakistan than initially revealed, impacting eight additional locations, a Pakistan dossier has revealed.
- [Mongolian PM ousted amid corruption protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/mongolian-pm-ousted-amid-corruption-protests/): Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene quits after losing confidence vote in Parliament.
- [The Human Hunters of Sarajevo | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/the-human-hunters-of-sarajevo-true-crime-reports/): What sort of person would take part in a human safari?
- [Italy’s Mount Etna puts on spectacular display as it erupts in Sicily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/italys-mount-etna-puts-on-spectacular-display-as-it-erupts-in-sicily/): Europe’s largest active volcano spewed a huge plume of ash, gas and rock.
- [Ready to unlock financial freedom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/ready-to-unlock-financial-freedom/): “It’s about losing the fear of investing.”
- [Israel PM Netanyahu's 'Wanted' Posters Spark Controversy in India's Capital | Israel Embassy | News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/israel-pm-netanyahus-wanted-posters-spark-controversy-in-indias-capital-israel-embassy-news/): | Foreign Embassy staffer put up ‘Wanted’ posters of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu.. A foreign embassy staffer in Delhi has sparked a diplomatic row by putting up ‘Wanted’ posters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the national capital’s Chanakyapuri area. The Delhi Police have approached the Union Home Ministry after the incident, which has […]
- [Belgian Embassy Staffer Puts Up Netanyahu 'Wanted' Poster In Delhi, MEA To Raise Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/belgian-embassy-staffer-puts-up-netanyahu-wanted-poster-in-delhi-mea-to-raise-issue/): The posters, which appeared near embassy premises in the high-security diplomatic enclave, featured Netanyahu’s photograph alongside the word “Wanted”
- [Pakistani TikToker Sana Yousaf Shot Dead At Islamabad Home, Honour Killing Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/pakistani-tiktoker-sana-yousaf-shot-dead-at-islamabad-home-honour-killing-suspected/): Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf was shot dead at her Islamabad home, reportedly by a guest who fled the scene. No arrests were yet made in the case, while a probe was underway.
- [Hajj explained: A visual step-by-step guide to the pilgrimage in Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/hajj-explained-a-visual-step-by-step-guide-to-the-pilgrimage-in-mecca/): Hajj begins on June 4. Here is a 3D tour that walks you through all the key steps of the annual Muslim pilgrimage.
- [‘India Didn’t Need Persuasion': Shashi Tharoor Refutes Trump's Ceasefire Mediation Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/india-didnt-need-persuasion-shashi-tharoor-refutes-trumps-ceasefire-mediation-claims/): Shashi Tharoor clarified no third-party was involved in the India-Pakistan ceasefire, countering Trump’s claims.
- [Panicked Teen Falls 160 Feet To Her Death After Unbuckling Parasailing Harness Mid-Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/panicked-teen-falls-160-feet-to-her-death-after-unbuckling-parasailing-harness-mid-air/): The young woman, identified as Tijana Radonjic, was reportedly offered a free parasailing ride as part of a promotional shoot organised by a water sports agency
- [Pakistan Jail Turns Into Battlefield As 216 Inmates Escape Amid Earthquake-Induced Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/pakistan-jail-turns-into-battlefield-as-216-inmates-escape-amid-earthquake-induced-chaos/): This incident underscores ongoing concerns about prison security in Pakistan, particularly in facilities like Malir Jail.
- [No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/no-pikachu-why-is-japan-at-war-against-unconventional-glittery-names/): The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired ‘kira kira’ names.
- [‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/forgotten-by-the-world-disability-deepens-sisters-struggle-in-gaza/): Scared and confused, Aseel and Afaf live in a crowded displacement tent, lacking all forms of support, even food.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,195](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1195/): These are the key events on day 1,195 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['We Want to Be Your Partner': Yunus Urges Stronger Bangladesh-China Ties Amid India Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/we-want-to-be-your-partner-yunus-urges-stronger-bangladesh-china-ties-amid-india-tensions/): Yunus added that these efforts aim to attract foreign direct investment, stimulate economic growth, and generate employment opportunities for the country’s youth.
- [Colorado Suspect Wanted To 'Kill All Zionists', Delayed Attack For Daughter's Graduation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/colorado-suspect-wanted-to-kill-all-zionists-delayed-attack-for-daughters-graduation/): Mohamed Sabry Soliman planned a Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, for over a year. He delayed the assault until after his daughter’s high school graduation.
- ['Not Trying To Start War': In Brazil, Shashi Tharoor Says 'Just Retaliating For Terror'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/not-trying-to-start-war-in-brazil-shashi-tharoor-says-just-retaliating-for-terror/): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is leading the all-party delegation, said that Operation Sindoor was not an act of war, but retaliation for an act of terror.
- ['Trade Deal With India Soon': US Commerce Secretary Praises PM Modi, His Ties With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/trade-deal-with-india-soon-us-commerce-secretary-praises-pm-modi-his-ties-with-trump/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick praised PM Narendra Modi and expressed optimism about a forthcoming US-India trade deal.
- [Will Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web On Russia Allow Trump To Bring Putin To The Negotiating Table?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/will-ukraines-operation-spiders-web-on-russia-allow-trump-to-bring-putin-to-the-negotiating-table/): Days before Ukraine’s stunning drone strike on Russia, President Donald Trump had been expressing frustration with Vladimir Putin. He has been upset over Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine and horrified by the violence and destruction. For someone who has long admired Putin’s leadership style, Trump’s change in tone is significant. He’s […]
- [Pakistani Minister Backs LeT Commander Saifullah Khalid, Blames India For Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/pakistani-minister-backs-let-commander-saifullah-khalid-blames-india-for-pahalgam-attack/): Pakistani politician Malik Ahmad Khan defended Saifullah Khalid, one of those behind the Pahalgam terror attack, claiming India accused him of the attack without proper probe.
- [Bangladesh's On 'Reset': Hasina On Trial, Return Of Jamaat, Bangabandhu's Legacy Erased](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/bangladeshs-on-reset-hasina-on-trial-return-of-jamaat-bangabandhus-legacy-erased/): The realignment is particularly significant for India as Bangladesh now seems to be going against all the ideas that made it a friendly neighbour
- [5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Marmaris, 7 Injured While Fleeing In Panic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/5-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-turkeys-marmaris-7-injured-while-fleeing-in-panic/): Seven people were being treated for injuries after jumping from windows or balconies in panic but there was no immediate report of any serious damage
- [Donald Trump Likely To Speak With Xi Jinping This Week Amid US-China Tariff Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/donald-trump-likely-to-speak-with-xi-jinping-this-week-amid-us-china-tariff-tensions/): Donald Trump is likely to speak with Xi Jinping “very soon” amid the ongoing tariff war between the US and China, the White House said.
- [Modi, Mangoes, And Puppet Show: Usha Vance Reflects On Her Children's First India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/modi-mangoes-and-puppet-show-usha-vance-reflects-on-her-childrens-first-india-visit/): Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC, on Monday, Vance recounted her children’s first experience in India.
- [What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/what-did-elon-musk-get-from-doge-and-whats-next/): Elon Musk resigned from his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. What does he leave behind?
- [No ceasefire breakthrough after Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/no-ceasefire-breakthrough-after-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-in-istanbul/): Russia and Ukraine ended Istanbul talks without ceasefire, but agreed to swap prisoners and fallen soldiers.
- [Colorado rally attack suspect charged with federal hate crime in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/colorado-rally-attack-suspect-charged-with-federal-hate-crime-in-us/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi says alleged attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman to be prosecuted to law’s ‘fullest extent’.
- [UN demands probe as Israeli forces kill more people near aid site in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/un-demands-probe-as-israeli-forces-kill-more-people-near-aid-site-in-gaza/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an independent inquiry into the mass shooting of Palestinians.
- [PSG victory sparks deadly Paris riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/psg-victory-sparks-deadly-paris-riots/): Two died, nearly 200 hurt and more than 500 arrested at Paris riots following Paris Saint-Germain’s championship win.
- [German court rules asylum seekers unlawfully expelled at Polish border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/german-court-rules-asylum-seekers-unlawfully-expelled-at-polish-border/): Judges say Berlin broke EU law by refusing Somali asylum seekers entry.
- [What message does Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web send to Russia and US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/what-message-does-ukraines-operation-spiders-web-send-to-russia-and-us/): Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases.
- [Mexico’s president defends 13 percent turnout in judicial elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/mexicos-president-defends-13-percent-turnout-in-judicial-elections/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called judicial elections that saw 13 percent voter turnout a “total success.”
- [Russia Lays Out Ceasefire Terms At Istanbul Talks With Ukraine, Zelensky: Putin Must Not Be Rewarded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/russia-lays-out-ceasefire-terms-at-istanbul-talks-with-ukraine-zelensky-putin-must-not-be-rewarded/): Ukraine and Russia agreed another large-scale prisoner exchange at talks in Istanbul on Monday (June 2) but failed to make a breakthrough on an immediate halt to the fighting.At the second round of direct talks between the warring sides, Ukraine said Moscow had rejected its call for an unconditional ceasefire, offering instead a partial truce […]
- [Sirens Heard Across Israel As Yemen's Houthis Launch Another Missile Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/sirens-heard-across-israel-as-yemens-houthis-launch-another-missile-attack/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out on October 7, 2023.
- ["Have To Be Ready For Russia" UK Eyes "New Submarine Every 18 months", Invests £15b In Nuke Warheads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/have-to-be-ready-for-russia-uk-eyes-new-submarine-every-18-months-invests-15b-in-nuke-warheads/): Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it launched a major defence review Monday (June 2) to move the country to “war-fighting readiness” in the face of “Russian aggression” and the changing nature of conflict.Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that “the threat we now face is more serious, more immediate and more […]
- [Trump 'Wasn't Kept In The Loop' About Op Spider's Web, Could Ukraine Have Attacked Russia Alone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/trump-wasnt-kept-in-the-loop-about-op-spiders-web-could-ukraine-have-attacked-russia-alone/): President Donald Trump was not informed in advance about Ukraine’s mass drone attack that allegedly hit 41 Russian aircraft across five air bases. Trump is yet to comment publicly on the attack, which took place a day before the second round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Trump has repeatedly criticized Moscow […]
- [Pakistan Minister Ahsan Iqbal Exposes Country's Economic Crisis, "Half Of The Budget..." | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/pakistan-minister-ahsan-iqbal-exposes-countrys-economic-crisis-half-of-the-budget-news18/): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stated that more than half of the national budget will be spent on debt repayment, and over 118 unnecessary or low-priority projects have been discontinued.He was addressing a key meeting of the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC), which he chaired.The meeting was attended by […]
- [Trump 'Open' To Meeting Putin, Zelenskyy In Turkey For Peace Talks: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/trump-open-to-meeting-putin-zelenskyy-in-turkey-for-peace-talks-white-house/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had expressed willingness to host Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy for three-way talks for an immediate ceasefire.
- [Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap but peace talks stall in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-prisoner-swap-but-peace-talks-stall-in-istanbul/): The two sides agree to swap prisoners and remains of about 6,000 soldiers killed in combat but are at odds over a truce.
- [Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/military-air-strike-kills-at-least-20-people-in-northwest-nigeria/): Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.
- [Ngugi wa Thiong’o was not just a writer, he was a militant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/ngugi-wa-thiongo-was-not-just-a-writer-he-was-a-militant/): Throughout his long writing career, Ngugi was far ahead of the intellectual curve.
- [Indian-Origin Man On Life Support After Violent Arrest In Australia: 'I've Done Nothing Wrong'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/indian-origin-man-on-life-support-after-violent-arrest-in-australia-ive-done-nothing-wrong/): Gaurav Kundi, 42, was allegedly forced to the ground and a cop drove his knee into his neck. He is on life support, having suffered serious damage to his brain and neck nerves.
- [Boxing Champion, Historian, Conservative: Karol Nawrocki Becomes Poland President, Zelensky Spooked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/boxing-champion-historian-conservative-karol-nawrocki-becomes-poland-president-zelensky-spooked/): Karol Nawrocki, a historian and former boxer, will be Poland’s next president.Nawrocki was supported by President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. His narrow but decisive win adds momentum to Europe’s right-wing populist movement and is likely to deepen Poland’s deep and acrimonious political divisions. While Nawrocki has voiced support for Ukraine’s defense […]
- [Israeli strike damages graves and destroys mosque in Deir el-Balah, Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/israeli-strike-damages-graves-and-destroys-mosque-in-deir-el-balah-gaza/): Palestinians say even the dead are not safe in Gaza after a mosque and cemetery were hit by an Israeli strike.
- [India-US Trade War: Has Trump Soured Ties? | India US Latest News | India US Economy | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/india-us-trade-war-has-trump-soured-ties-india-us-latest-news-india-us-economy-news18/): India-US trade war: Has Trump soured ties?India may impose retaliatory duty as US rejects its WTO notice on Trump tariffs n18oc_worldWatch
- [Ukraine's Daring Drone Strike: A Game Changer In Warfare | Russia Ukraine War #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/ukraines-daring-drone-strike-a-game-changer-in-warfare-russia-ukraine-war-brasstacks/): In a historic drone strike, Ukraine launched over 100 drones, targeting strategic air bases deep within Russia, claiming to have destroyed up to 40 aircraft, including nuclear bombers. This unprecedented operation, planned for 18 months, signals a shift in warfare dynamics. n18oc_worldWatch
- [Bangladesh Political Parties Tell Yunus To Hold Election By December 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/bangladesh-political-parties-tell-yunus-to-hold-election-by-december-2025/): During the meeting, most parties reportedly expressed their preference for holding general elections within December 2025.
- [Iran Says No Nuclear Deal If Deprived Of 'Peaceful Activities'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/iran-says-no-nuclear-deal-if-deprived-of-peaceful-activities/): Uranium enrichment has remained a key point of contention between the foes in talks to seal a nuclear deal, ongoing since April
- [Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/poland-election-results-who-won-who-lost-whats-next/): Poland elected right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki, who won a narrow victory against Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
- [From Battalion Commander To Hamas Military Chief: Rise Of Izz al-Din al-Haddad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/from-battalion-commander-to-hamas-military-chief-rise-of-izz-al-din-al-haddad/): By June 2024, he was appointed chief military commander for northern Gaza, a move considered part of a broader shift in Hamas’s military structure.
- [Russia's "Destroyed" Nuclear Bombers Seen in New Images, Zelensky Calls It "Push Towards Diplomacy"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/russias-destroyed-nuclear-bombers-seen-in-new-images-zelensky-calls-it-push-towards-diplomacy/): The first satellite images have emerged showing the aftermath of a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Belaya air base in Irkutsk Oblast. Photos captured by US aerospace company Umbra Space, appear to confirm the destruction of at least three Tu-95MS strategic bombers. Meanwhile, Russia said it will reward residents who tried to stop Ukrainian […]
- [Russia Rejects 'Unconditional Ceasefire' With Ukraine As Istanbul Peace Talks End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/russia-rejects-unconditional-ceasefire-with-ukraine-as-istanbul-peace-talks-end/): Russia refused to agree to an unconditional ceasefire during peace talks with Ukraine held in Istanbul on Monday, according to a Kyiv negotiator.
- [Ukraine bombs Russian bases: Here are some of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/ukraine-bombs-russian-bases-here-are-some-of-kyivs-most-audacious-attacks/): Ukrainian strikes on four Russian airbases mark an escalation in cross-border incursions before peace talks in Turkiye.
- [‘Restricted’: Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/restricted-nearly-7-billion-people-worldwide-lack-full-civil-rights/): An Atlas of Civil Society report warns that democracy and human rights are under attack globally.
- [Tourists Flee As Italy's Mount Etna Erupts, Spews Ash Thousands Of Feet Into The Air | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/tourists-flee-as-italys-mount-etna-erupts-spews-ash-thousands-of-feet-into-the-air-watch/): Italy’s Mt Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Monday, sending ash and rock “several kilometres high” in the air and molten lava down its slopes.
- [Emmanuel Macron’s Wax Statue Stolen From Paris Museum By Activists In ‘Anti-Russia’ Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/emmanuel-macrons-wax-statue-stolen-from-paris-museum-by-activists-in-anti-russia-protest/): Several individuals claiming to be Greenpeace activists allegedly stole the statue to protest against what they describe as France’s commercial ties with Russia amid Ukraine war.
- ["Guarantee Sanctions Are Lifted" Iran Spells “Clearest Demand” to Trump, Warns "Reckless" Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/guarantee-sanctions-are-lifted-iran-spells-clearest-demand-to-trump-warns-reckless-israel/): Iran said Monday (June 2) it will not accept a nuclear agreement that deprives it of what it calls “peaceful activities”, a reference to uranium enrichment, as it pressed the United States for guarantees it will drop sanctions.Uranium enrichment has remained a key point of contention between the foes, in talks to seal a nuclear […]
- [What Are FPV Drones, Used By Ukraine In Its Record Barrage On Russia's Bomber Fleet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/what-are-fpv-drones-used-by-ukraine-in-its-record-barrage-on-russias-bomber-fleet/): As part of Ukraine’s ‘Operation Spider’s Web‘, at least 117 FPV (first-person-view) drones were smuggled into Russia and hidden in wooden cabins to be used against airbases.
- [Freedom Flotilla on its way to Gaza as critics call for ship to sink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/freedom-flotilla-on-its-way-to-gaza-as-critics-call-for-ship-to-sink/): Critics, including US officials, are calling for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s new mission to fail.
- [UK unveils major military boost in face of rising Russian threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/uk-unveils-major-military-boost-in-face-of-rising-russian-threat/): Investment to pour into nuclear warheads, submarines and munitions to confront ‘most immediate threat since Cold War’.
- [Gaza mother pleads for help to save emaciated 5-year-old](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/gaza-mother-pleads-for-help-to-save-emaciated-5-year-old/): Video shows 5-year-old Osama al-Ruqab is wasting away from Israel’s forced starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.
- [China To Churn Out War-Ready Pilots At Faster Rate Now? ‘Adds New…’, Taiwan Flags Xi’s Warships At…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/china-to-churn-out-war-ready-pilots-at-faster-rate-now-adds-new-taiwan-flags-xis-warships-at/): China deployed two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of ships in waters north and south of Taiwan last month, a Taiwanese security official said on June 2 Up to 70 Chinese ships, including navy vessels, were monitored from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea from May 1-27, AFP reported, citing a Taiwanese official […]
- [“Obligation”: Reactions as Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/obligation-reactions-as-nawrocki-wins-polands-presidential-election/): Populists cheer Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory, while centrists hope for cooperation.
- [Ukraine, Russia Hold Second Round Of Peace Talks After Kyiv’s Surprise Drone Barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/ukraine-russia-hold-second-round-of-peace-talks-after-kyivs-surprise-drone-barrage/): The Ukrainian and Russian delegates began the second round of peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, just days after Kyiv launched a massive drone attack on Russia
- [Massive Protest In PoK; China-Pakistan Highway Blocked For Three Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/massive-protest-in-pok-china-pakistan-highway-blocked-for-three-days/): Traders have expressed serious concerns over the prolonged delay of 257 consignments imported from China, which have reportedly been stuck at the Sost border since December 2024.
- [Nationalist Karol Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/nationalist-karol-nawrocki-wins-polish-presidential-election/): The 42-year-old fan of US President Donald Trump scored 50.9 percent of the vote in Sunday’s runoff in the highly polarised NATO and EU nation
- [Dragon's Dilemma: If China Cuts Water To India, Pakistan And Bangladesh Will Dry Out Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/dragons-dilemma-if-china-cuts-water-to-india-pakistan-and-bangladesh-will-dry-out-too/): Two of the most important rivers originating in Tibet, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra, flow not only into India but also onward into Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- [Ukraine hits Russian airbases with smuggled drones in major operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/ukraine-hits-russian-airbases-with-smuggled-drones-in-major-operation/): Ukraine says it struck 41 war planes deep inside Russian territory in a major operation using smuggled drones.
- [Tourists flee as Italy’s Mount Etna erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/tourists-flee-as-italys-mount-etna-erupts/): Dozens of tourists were just metres from the crater of Italy’s Mount Etna when the volcano erupted.
- [Video: Right-wing Polish opposition candidate narrowly wins election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/video-right-wing-polish-opposition-candidate-narrowly-wins-election/): Right-wing opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland’s presidential election.
- [The genocide of the Palestinian people “starts with words”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/the-genocide-of-the-palestinian-people-starts-with-words/): Rula Jebreal on how some US media narratives are complicit in the normalisation of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians.
- ['Trojan Horse', 'Pearl Harbour': Decoding Terms Used For Ukraine’s Drone Attack On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/trojan-horse-pearl-harbour-decoding-terms-used-for-ukraines-drone-attack-on-russia/): Ukraine launched a daring drone strike over 4,000 km from the border deep inside Russia, targeting five Russian airbases and damaging 41 nuclear bombers and warplanes.
- ['Facing Serious Threat': PM Starmer Says UK Moving To War-Fighting Readiness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/facing-serious-threat-pm-starmer-says-uk-moving-to-war-fighting-readiness/): The Strategic Defence Review, which assesses threats facing the UK and makes recommendations, said that Britain is entering “a new era of threat”
- [Poland’s foreign policy “will be hampered” by new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/polands-foreign-policy-will-be-hampered-by-new-president/): “Nationalism in Poland very often goes hand in hand with some anti-Ukrainian sentiments.”
- [In Gaza, aid kills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/in-gaza-aid-kills/): The US-Israel-backed ‘humanitarian’ hubs in Gaza are yet another deadly PR stunt that brings more death than salvation.
- [How will Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers affect the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/how-will-ukraines-attack-on-russian-bombers-affect-the-war/): An unprecedented assault on the eve of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict weakens Russia’s image, observers say.
- [Face Of 2024 Bangladesh Protest Questions Army’s Late-Night Grilling Of Student Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/face-of-2024-bangladesh-protest-questions-armys-late-night-grilling-of-student-leaders/): Sarjis Alam asked Army about the operations carried out to arrest the goons and killers of the Bangladesh Awami League since the political turmoil erupted in the country last year.
- [This Notorious Drug Lord Once Set Rs 14 Crore On Fire Because His Daughter Was Cold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/this-notorious-drug-lord-once-set-rs-14-crore-on-fire-because-his-daughter-was-cold/): Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria was no ordinary criminal. Born in Rionegro, Colombia in 1949, he rose from petty crime to become the most powerful drug trafficker in the world
- [Iraq probes fish die-off in marshes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/iraq-probes-fish-die-off-in-marshes/): Drought, climate change, poison, and low river flow among the possible reasons for the mass deaths.
- [Russia Ukraine War | Round 2 Of Russia- Ukraine Peace Talks All Set To Take Place In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/russia-ukraine-war-round-2-of-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-all-set-to-take-place-in-istanbul/): | Round 2 of Russia- Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Ukrainian delegation arrives in Military uniform n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Modi Likely To Meet India's Operation Sindoor All-Party Delegation On 9th or 10th June | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/pm-modi-likely-to-meet-indias-operation-sindoor-all-party-delegation-on-9th-or-10th-june-news18/): | is set to meet with MPs discussing , aimed at addressing terrorism in . The meeting is anticipated around June 9th or 10th, following the MPs’ global discussions on the operation’s necessity. Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [New Satellite Image Shows Possible Repair Work At Pakistan's Bholari Airbase After India's Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/02/new-satellite-image-shows-possible-repair-work-at-pakistans-bholari-airbase-after-indias-strike/): The newly-released satellite image showed a damaged hangar at Pakistan’s Bholari airbase, which was now covered in tarpaulin, suggesting possible repair work.
- [Who was Sana Yousaf, Pakistani TikTok star shot dead by a gunman?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/who-was-sana-yousaf-pakistani-tiktok-star-shot-dead-by-a-gunman/): The 17-year-old TikToker was killed in her home in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, on Monday.
- [Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/donald-trumps-50-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-take-effect/): Mexico says tariffs make ‘no sense’ as Canada seeks negotiations to remove the levies ongoing.
- [UK Female Prison Cop Had Phone Sex With Inmate, Flooded His Mother With Over 900 Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/uk-female-prison-cop-had-phone-sex-with-inmate-flooded-his-mother-with-over-900-messages/): The 26-year-old visited the inmate at his resettlement housing, granted him access to restricted areas of the prison, and had sexual encounters with him.
- [Plutonium Paradox: The Nuclear Core That Killed Its Makers - And Was Never Meant To Exist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/plutonium-paradox-the-nuclear-core-that-killed-its-makers-and-was-never-meant-to-exist/): The dangerous ‘Demon Core’ was never used. In 1946, it was melted and repurposed for nuclear research, but its deadly incidents left a chilling legacy
- [Iran’s Khamenei slams US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/irans-khamenei-slams-us-nuclear-proposal-vows-to-keep-enriching-uranium/): Iranian supreme leader says issue of uranium enrichment remains key to Tehran’s pursuit of energy independence.
- [Texas Woman Uses Tap Water For Nasal Rinse, Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/texas-woman-uses-tap-water-for-nasal-rinse-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba/): The 71-year-old previously healthy woman suddenly took ill four days after she used a nasal irrigation device filled with tap water from an RV’s water system at a campground
- [Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/iraqs-jewish-community-saves-a-long-forgotten-shrine/): Baghdad’s Jewish community restores ancient rabbi’s shrine, reviving heritage amid decades of decline.
- [Hajj explained: A journey through the key rites of the Muslim pilgrimage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/hajj-explained-a-journey-through-the-key-rites-of-the-muslim-pilgrimage/): About 2 million Muslims begin the once-in-a-lifetime Hajj to Mecca. Alma Milisic explains this sacred Islamic journey.
- [What Is Agroterrorism? Here’s Why The Smuggled Fungus In FBI’s Case Has Raised Alarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/what-is-agroterrorism-heres-why-the-smuggled-fungus-in-fbis-case-has-raised-alarms/): The FBI has called it a direct national security threat. It’s not a zombie fungus, but it can wipe out crops, cripple food systems, and cause billions in losses
- [Imran Khan Alleges Army Chief Munir Targeted Wife Bushra Bibi For Personal Vengeance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/imran-khan-alleges-army-chief-munir-targeted-wife-bushra-bibi-for-personal-vengeance/): Khan, who has been in jail since mid-2023 in connection with multiple cases, alleged that his wife’s treatment in jail was unprecedented.
- [Shashi Tharoor-Led Delegation Reaches US, Set To Push India's Counter-Terrorism Narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/shashi-tharoor-led-delegation-reaches-us-set-to-push-indias-counter-terrorism-narrative/): An all-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor has arrived in Washington D.C. to engage with members of the US Congress.
- [Fighter Jets, Cruise Missiles, UAVs: Pakistani Air Assets Destroyed In 4-Day Conflict With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/fighter-jets-cruise-missiles-uavs-pakistani-air-assets-destroyed-in-4-day-conflict-with-india/): During the four-day conflict with Pakistan, India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ resulted in the destruction of six PAF jets, two high-value aircraft, with other planes and missiles.
- [Aboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/aboriginal-community-shaken-by-second-death-in-australian-police-custody/): Kumanjayi White’s death at Alice Springs supermarket raises painful memories for Warlpiri community.
- [South Korea’s Lee promises to ‘heal wounds’ in first address as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/south-koreas-lee-promises-to-heal-wounds-in-first-address-as-president/): President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.
- [The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/the-water-of-hajj-a-simple-illustrated-guide-to-zamzam/): The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.
- [Bangladesh To Send Diplomatic Note To Delhi Over Border Push-Ins, Seeks Structured Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/bangladesh-to-send-diplomatic-note-to-delhi-over-border-push-ins-seeks-structured-talks/): Speaking to reporters at Dhaka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he acknowledged that cross-border push-ins were taking place
- [Before-After Images Reveal Heavy Damage To Russian Bombers After Ukraine Drone Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/before-after-images-reveal-heavy-damage-to-russian-bombers-after-ukraine-drone-strikes/): A Ukrainian drone strike damaged or destroyed multiple Russian strategic bombers at Belaya airbase, with satellite imagery confirming hits on Tu-22 and Tu-95 aircraft.
- [Hunger and bullets: Palestinians recall Rafah aid massacre horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/hunger-and-bullets-palestinians-recall-rafah-aid-massacre-horror/): As thousands gathered on Sunday, seeking aid to feed their families, Israeli forces opened fire, killing more than 30.
- [Bilawal Bhutto’s Rant On Indian Muslims Backfires, Reporter Cites Op Sindoor Unity Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/bilawal-bhuttos-rant-on-indian-muslims-backfires-reporter-cites-op-sindoor-unity-briefing/): Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s anti-India claims at the UN were countered by a journalist who cited an Indian Muslim officer leading Operation Sindoor, leaving Bilawal with no response.
- [Pakistan Tries 'Muslim Unity' Card To Halt Indian Outreach In Malaysia, Faces Snub: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistan-tries-muslim-unity-card-to-halt-indian-outreach-in-malaysia-faces-snub-reports/): Pakistan urged Malaysia to cancel ‘Operation Sindoor’ outreach events by citing Islamic solidarity and Kashmir, reports have suggested. The request, however, was firmly rejected.
- [El Salvador convicts army officers for 1982 killing of 4 Dutch journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/el-salvador-convicts-army-officers-for-1982-killing-of-4-dutch-journalists/): Jury found three ex-military officers guilty of killing the journalists who were making a documentary at the time.
- [Chinese couple charged with smuggling toxic fungus into US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/chinese-couple-charged-with-smuggling-toxic-fungus-into-us/): Federal prosecutors say the couple intended to carry out research on the toxic pathogen at the University of Michigan.
- [Texas Man Scales Mar-a-Lago Wall, Tells Cops He 'Wanted To Marry' Trump's Granddaughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/texas-man-scales-mar-a-lago-wall-tells-cops-he-wanted-to-marry-trumps-granddaughter/): A 23-year-old man, Anthony Thomas Reyes, was arrested for scaling the wall of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, reportedly intending and marry Kai Trump.
- [US-backed GHF suspends Gaza aid for full day, names new evangelical leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/us-backed-ghf-suspends-gaza-aid-for-full-day-names-new-evangelical-leader/): Israeli military warns access roads to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid distribution sites are now ‘combat zones’.
- [Doomsday Delayed? Milky Way And Andromeda May Not Collide After All](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/doomsday-delayed-milky-way-and-andromeda-may-not-collide-after-all/): New research shows a 50% chance of a Milky Way-Andromeda collision, challenging earlier predictions and shifting focus from ‘when’ to ‘if’ the event will occur
- [UK MP Bob Blackman Calls Pakistan a ‘Failed State’, Urges End To Illegal Occupation Of Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/uk-mp-bob-blackman-calls-pakistan-a-failed-state-urges-end-to-illegal-occupation-of-kashmir/): Blackman also raised pointed questions about Pakistan’s use of international aid, suggesting that funds intended for development were being misused to procure Chinese weapons
- [New Satellite Data Confirms Greenland's Mega-Tsunami That Shook Earth For 9 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/new-satellite-data-confirms-greenlands-mega-tsunami-that-shook-earth-for-9-days/): The wave, trapped between the steep fjord walls, sloshed back and forth every 90 seconds, creating powerful vibrations that were picked up by seismic sensors
- ['Direct Threat': Kash Patel After Chinese Nationals Caught Smuggling 'Agroterrorism Agent' In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/direct-threat-kash-patel-after-chinese-nationals-caught-smuggling-agroterrorism-agent-in-us/): The FBI Director’s concern came after two Chinese nationals were arrested for smuggling a “biological pathogen” that can be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the US.
- [Indonesia Flood Horror: Pregnant Woman Killed By Crocodile While Making Lunch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/indonesia-flood-horror-pregnant-woman-killed-by-crocodile-while-making-lunch/): A crocodile attacked 28-year-old pregnant Munirah during Indonesia floods, dragging her into a river. Her sister rushed in after hearing screams, but it was too late
- [$500 Ukrainian Drones Cause $7bn In Damages In Russia, Op Spider's Web Redefines Asymmetric Warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/500-ukrainian-drones-cause-7bn-in-damages-in-russia-op-spiders-web-redefines-asymmetric-warfare/): Ukraine’s latest drone strike deep inside Russia has sent shockwaves through military circles. The operation hit Russian air bases and strategic aircraft. Some of the drones used in the operation cost as little as $500. The planes that were destroyed were each one worth over $100 million. Ukraine showed it can strike targets deep inside […]
- [1 Dead, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting In Toronto's Lawrence Heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/1-dead-6-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-torontos-lawrence-heights/): Seven people were shot in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights area, with several critically injured. The shooting occurred Tuesday night, and the suspect’s identity remain unknown.
- [Vietnam Ends Decades-Old Two-Child Limit Policy To Stem Declining Birth Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/vietnam-ends-decades-old-two-child-limit-policy-to-stem-declining-birth-rates/): Vietnam has abolished its 37-year-old two-child policy to address declining birth rates. Couples can now freely decide the number and years of spacing between child births.
- [From Missiles To Medicine: Doctors From India & Pakistan Call For Peace Via Medical Journal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/from-missiles-to-medicine-doctors-from-india-pakistan-call-for-peace-via-medical-journal/): The opinion piece, published on May 28 in The BMJ, notes that the latest tensions were sparked by the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April 22 and other acts of terror
- [Bangladesh Govt Revokes 'Freedom Fighter' Status For Sheikh Mujibur Rahman And 400 Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/bangladesh-govt-revokes-freedom-fighter-status-for-sheikh-mujibur-rahman-and-400-others/): This redefinition of ‘Freedom Fighter’ resulted in the revocation of Bir Muktijoddha status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
- [Donald Trump's 25 Per Cent Tariff Hike On Steel, Aluminum Comes Into Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/donald-trumps-25-per-cent-tariff-hike-on-steel-aluminum-comes-into-effect/): Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%. The move triggered sharp criticism from allies like Canada, the EU, and Australia.
- [Donald Trump To Speak With Xi Jinping On June 6 Amid US-China Tariff Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/donald-trump-to-speak-with-xi-jinping-on-june-6-amid-us-china-tariff-tensions/): The development comes days after Trump accused China of breaking a deal to reduce tariffs and trade limits.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,196](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1196/): These are the key events on day 1,196 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [As Trump raises deportation quotas, advocates fear an expanding ‘dragnet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/as-trump-raises-deportation-quotas-advocates-fear-an-expanding-dragnet/): The Trump administration has called for 3,000 daily immigration arrests, leaving migrant communities in the US in fear.
- ['Disgusting Abomination': Elon Musk Criticises Donald Trump's Tax Bill, White House Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/disgusting-abomination-elon-musk-criticises-donald-trumps-tax-bill-white-house-reacts/): The tech billionaire’s remarks come shortly after his abrupt exit from the administration last week.
- [Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/who-is-lee-jae-myung-south-koreas-new-president/): Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.
- [Family of suspect in Colorado firebomb attack held in immigration custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/family-of-suspect-in-colorado-firebomb-attack-held-in-immigration-custody/): US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says authorities investigating if family knew of planned ‘heinous attack’.
- [Syria says Israeli attack on Deraa causes ‘significant’ losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/syria-says-israeli-attack-on-deraa-causes-significant-losses/): Israeli military says it shelled targets in Syria in response to a pair of projectile launches.
- [Elon Musk slams Trump’s signature budget bill as a ‘disgusting abomination’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/elon-musk-slams-trumps-signature-budget-bill-as-a-disgusting-abomination/): Donald Trump’s budget bill faces Republican discord in Senate, where some lawmakers reject increase to US national debt.
- [UEFA Nations League: Germany-Portugal – Start, team news, lineups, Ronaldo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/uefa-nations-league-germany-portugal-start-team-news-lineups-ronaldo/): Host nation Germany face Portugal with Ronaldo and Fernandes set to start in first semifinal of UEFA Nations League.
- [Man Utd’s Fernandes confirms he has rejected Saudi Pro League move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/man-utds-fernandes-confirms-he-has-rejected-saudi-pro-league-move/): Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes confirms he rejected big-money Saudi move to stay at Old Trafford.
- [‘Malicious’: New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka sues US attorney after arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/malicious-new-jersey-mayor-ras-baraka-sues-us-attorney-after-arrest/): Baraka, a candidate for New Jersey’s governor race, has condemned members of Trump administration for ‘false arrest’.
- [Kohli wins first IPL title as RCB beat Punjab Kings in final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/kohli-wins-first-ipl-title-as-rcb-beat-punjab-kings-in-final/): Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru win first Indian Premier League title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs.
- [State Dept spokesperson says she’s ‘being harangued’ over Gaza starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/state-dept-spokesperson-says-shes-being-harangued-over-gaza-starvation/): Tammy Bruce dismissed questioning from journalists after three months of “being harangued” over starvation in Gaza.
- [Colombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/colombia-rejects-guatemalan-courts-arrest-warrants-for-top-officials/): Colombia says that the action by Guatemalan Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche is part of a politically motivated campaign.
- [‘Replaced with rockets’: Israel’s war strands Gaza pilgrim on Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/replaced-with-rockets-israels-war-strands-gaza-pilgrim-on-hajj/): Iyad Adwan, a displaced Palestinian in Gaza, won’t make the Hajj pilgrimage for a second year in a row.
- [Dutch government collapses over asylum dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/dutch-government-collapses-over-asylum-dispute/): Populist leader Geert Wilders quit the Dutch government over migration clash, prompting the prime minister to resign.
- [US to reduce military presence in Syria, keeping only one base operational](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/us-to-reduce-military-presence-in-syria-keeping-only-one-base-operational/): US envoy says Syria strategy ‘will not be like the last 100 years’ as troops pull out.
- ['Even Judges Aren’t Above Scrutiny': CJI BR Gavai Urges Swift Action On Misconduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/even-judges-arent-above-scrutiny-cji-br-gavai-urges-swift-action-on-misconduct/): The comments hold significance as Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court is, in all likelihood, about to face impeachment proceedings
- [Liberal candidate Lee set to win South Korea presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/liberal-candidate-lee-set-to-win-south-korea-presidential-election/): Lee Jae-myung appears set to win South Korea’s snap presidential election.
- [Five UN food aid workers killed in Sudan ambush as hunger crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/five-un-food-aid-workers-killed-in-sudan-ambush-as-hunger-crisis-deepens/): Deadly attack on UN convoy in Sudan disrupts aid to hunger-stricken families in the war-torn country.
- [Will Sheikh Hasina face justice in Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/will-sheikh-hasina-face-justice-in-bangladesh/): Former prime minister is charged with crimes against humanity but fled to India in 2024.
- [From Factory Worker To President: All You Need To Know About South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/from-factory-worker-to-president-all-you-need-to-know-about-south-koreas-lee-jae-myung/): South Korea Elections: Lee Jae-myung’s election comes just six months after he defied military cordons to cast a symbolic vote against a sudden martial law decree.
- [Top US Commander Flags PLA's "Dangerous Course" As China Defends "Deterrent" Drills Near Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/top-us-commander-flags-plas-dangerous-course-as-china-defends-deterrent-drills-near-taiwan/): The top US commander in the Pacific has said that Chinese military operations around Taiwan were not mere exercises, but “rehearsals.““We face a profoundly consequential time in the Indo-Pacific. China is on a dangerous course. Their aggressive manoeuvres around Taiwan are not just exercises. They are rehearsals,” Admiral Samuel Paparo, the head of US Indo-Pacific […]
- [Joe Biden's Daughter Slams 'Untrue' Claims On Ex-US President's Health: 'Damn Disrespectful'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/joe-bidens-daughter-slams-untrue-claims-on-ex-us-presidents-health-damn-disrespectful/): Ashely Biden captioned the post with a message: “Too grateful to be angry about all the bulls**t.”
- [Tehran Police Free Three Missing Indians, Iranian State-Run Media Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/tehran-police-free-three-missing-indians-iranian-state-run-media-reports/): Three missing Indian nationals have been found and freed by Iran police, according to Iranian state-run Tasnim News.
- [Lee Jae-myung Set To Be South Korea's President As Opponent Concedes Defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/lee-jae-myung-set-to-be-south-koreas-president-as-opponent-concedes-defeat/): South Korea Elections: Lee Jae-myung made headlines for defying military cordons to vote against a surprise martial law decree.
- [Russia Boosts Monthly Missile Output, Putin Ally Says Ukraine Talks Seek "Victory, Not Compromise"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/russia-boosts-monthly-missile-output-putin-ally-says-ukraine-talks-seek-victory-not-compromise/): Ukraine has been invited to a June 24-26 NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the alliance said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and US President Trump’s calls for alliance members to ramp up defence spending are set to dominate the agenda.”We were invited to the NATO summit. I think this is important,” […]
- [Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/two-suspected-ugandan-rebels-killed-in-kampala-explosion/): A female suicide bomber and another suspected rebel were killed in a blast in Uganda’s capital city.
- [Ukraine claims attack on Kerch Bridge linking Crimea, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/ukraine-claims-attack-on-kerch-bridge-linking-crimea-russia/): Video from Ukraine’s SBU shows what the security service says was an attack it conducted on the Kerch Bridge in Crimea.
- [US factory orders slump in April as spending on tariff anticipation fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/us-factory-orders-slump-in-april-as-spending-on-tariff-anticipation-fades/): Orders tumble by 3.7 percent after a rise in March when businesses increased purchases in anticipation of tariffs.
- [Who’s onboard the Madleen Gaza flotilla, and where has it reached so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/whos-onboard-the-madleen-gaza-flotilla-and-where-has-it-reached-so-far/): The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
- [Colorado firebombing suspect facing federal hate crime charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/colorado-firebombing-suspect-facing-federal-hate-crime-charges/): The suspect in the attack of a Colorado group calling for the release of Israeli captives is facing hate crime charges.
- [South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/south-korea-election-results-2025-who-won-who-lost-whats-next/): Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung set to become president after conservative Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat.
- [Inzaghi leaves Inter Milan amid Saudi Pro League interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/inzaghi-leaves-inter-milan-amid-saudi-pro-league-interest/): Inter Milan and Simone Inzaghi part ways after the Italian football club’s defeat by PSG in the Champions League final.
- [Operation Spider-Web: Ukraine's Drone Strike Redefines Modern Warfare | Russia Ukraine #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/operation-spider-web-ukraines-drone-strike-redefines-modern-warfare-russia-ukraine-brasstacks/): Ukraine’s audacious Operation Spider-Web has redefined modern warfare, using $500 drones to destroy $100 million Russian jets. This strategic shift reveals vulnerabilities in high-tech defenses, signaling a new era of asymmetric warfare with global implications. n18oc_worldWatch
- [National Security Advisory Board's Devendra Sharma Elected Head Of World Body On Large Dams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/national-security-advisory-boards-devendra-sharma-elected-head-of-world-body-on-large-dams/): The International Commission on Large Dams, established in 1928 with its head office in Paris, France, has 107 member countries, including India
- [The Golan: A Battle For Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/the-golan-a-battle-for-power/): Syrian farmers in the occupied Golan Heights oppose an Israeli energy company’s plans for wind turbines on their land.
- [De-escalating to escalate: Ceasefire is no longer on the horizon in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/de-escalating-to-escalate-ceasefire-is-no-longer-on-the-horizon-in-ukraine/): Despite pressure from Donald Trump and meetings in Istanbul, Kyiv and Moscow seem far from committed to ending the war.
- [The Rwanda-DRC peace deal must include the voices of the voiceless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/the-rwanda-drc-peace-deal-must-include-the-voices-of-the-voiceless/): Refugees, exiles, and opposition groups hold the key to lasting peace and regional stability.
- [Over 200 inmates escape Pakistani prison after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/over-200-inmates-escape-pakistani-prison-after-earthquake/): Over 200 inmates escaped from a prison in Karachi, Pakistan, after being removed from their cells during earthquake.
- [More than four million people have fled Sudan amid war, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/more-than-four-million-people-have-fled-sudan-amid-war-un-says/): UN official says the ‘devastating milestone’ shows the damage of the displacement crisis after two years of fighting.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full list of qualified clubs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-full-list-of-qualified-clubs/): The 32 teams are confirmed before June 14 tournament start with Real Madrid, PSG and Inter Miami among the big names.
- [Cheap Combat Drones Reshape The Russia Ukraine War, Become The Global Norm | Operation Spider's Web](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/cheap-combat-drones-reshape-the-russia-ukraine-war-become-the-global-norm-operation-spiders-web/): Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web, which targeted Russian air bases as far away as Irkutsk, in eastern Siberia, deployed a total of 117 kamikaze drones. Each of them costs around $400-$1200 to produce. And they destroyed Russian aircraft worth billions. By Ukraine’s count, that would make this operation one of the most efficient in the history […]
- [Who Was Sana Yousaf, 17-Year-Old Pakistani Influencer Shot Dead At Her Islamabad Home?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/who-was-sana-yousaf-17-year-old-pakistani-influencer-shot-dead-at-her-islamabad-home/): Sana Yousaf was allegedly killed at point-blank range by a relative who had visited her home in Islamabad’s Sector G-13.
- [India's Mission Against Terror | Harsh Shringla Former Foreign Secretary Exclusive | #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/indias-mission-against-terror-harsh-shringla-former-foreign-secretary-exclusive-brasstacks/): India’s mission against terror | The last 10 years have made a significant difference in how India is being perceived. Every country was comfortable that India has caused significant damage to Pak: Harsh Shringla, Fmr Foreign Secy n18oc_worldWatch
- [Demon Core: World War II-Era Nuclear Mass, Manhattan Project Relic That Killed Two Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/demon-core-world-war-ii-era-nuclear-mass-manhattan-project-relic-that-killed-two-scientists/): Created for a third atomic bomb, the Demon Core never left the lab but still killed two scientists in chilling, real-life radiation accidents.
- [Why Saudi Arabia Restricted Entry Of Nearly 270,000 Hajj Pilgrims to Mecca?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/why-saudi-arabia-restricted-entry-of-nearly-270000-hajj-pilgrims-to-mecca/): Saudi Arabia blocked nearly 270,000 Muslims from entering Mecca for Hajj to manage crowds and ensure safety. Unauthorized access was a key factor in last year’s fatalities.
- [Ukraine claims to have damaged Russia’s bridge to annexed Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/ukraine-claims-to-have-damaged-russias-bridge-to-annexed-crimea/): Russian military bloggers say the attack has been unsuccessful, with the key bridge functioning after a brief closure.
- [Dutch government wobbling as far-right Wilders exits over asylum crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/dutch-government-wobbling-as-far-right-wilders-exits-over-asylum-crackdown/): Fractious coalition at risk of collapse after 11 months as PVV engineers row over immigration.
- [‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/corpses-rotting-in-the-nile-as-cholera-tears-through-sudan/): The waterborne disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.
- [What Is Dhaka’s ‘Mini Pakistan’? Home To Bangladesh’s Stranded Pakistanis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/what-is-dhakas-mini-pakistan-home-to-bangladeshs-stranded-pakistanis/): A viral video has reignited focus on the forgotten lives of Bangladesh’s “Stranded Pakistanis”.
- [Israel kills Palestinians queueing for aid again, UN calls for probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/israel-kills-palestinians-queueing-for-aid-again-un-calls-for-probe/): More than 100 people have been killed in days of attacks at aid hubs run by a US-Israeli backed aid foundation.
- [Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/aiming-a-blow-at-narcos-colombia-pays-farmers-to-uproot-coca/): Farmers paid to replace coca with coffee and cocoa, but risks and doubts persist in conflict zones.
- [Outrage after Matthew Miller says Israel committed war crimes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/outrage-after-matthew-miller-says-israel-committed-war-crimes-in-gaza/): Matthew Miller has sparked outrage after saying he believed that Israeli forces have committed war crimes in Gaza.
- [What’s in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/whats-in-trumps-big-beautiful-budget-bill/): What’s in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill? Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro breaks down the bill that Donald
- [Is free speech under attack in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/is-free-speech-under-attack-in-the-us/): The US prides itself on freedom of speech, but does that only apply to some and not to others?
- [Ukraine Bombs Key Crimean Bridge Russia Uses To Transport Troops  | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/ukraine-bombs-key-crimean-bridge-russia-uses-to-transport-troops-video/): The Crimean Bridge was hit for the third time in three years and Ukraine says it is now unsafe for use.
- [French Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen to reach semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/french-open-aryna-sabalenka-beats-zheng-qinwen-to-reach-semifinal/): Three-time major winner Sabalenka defeats Olympic champion in straight sets at Roland Garros.
- [Pakistani Politician Says Terrorist Hafiz Saeed Close To His Family: 'They Are Serving The Country"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/pakistani-politician-says-terrorist-hafiz-saeed-close-to-his-family-they-are-serving-the-country/): Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan claimed that he shared a close personal and family relationship with Hafiz Saeed.
- [Liberal Lee set to win South Korea’s presidential election: Exit poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/liberal-lee-set-to-win-south-koreas-presidential-election-exit-poll/): The Democratic Party candidate is projected to hold lead of more than 10 points over conservative rival Kim Moon-soo.
- [Restoring the Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/restoring-the-balance/): earthrise follows the progress of Al-Mizan, an Islamic Covenant for the Earth, in the year after its launch.
- [Former US official ‘without a doubt’ over Israel’s Gaza war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/former-us-official-without-a-doubt-over-israels-gaza-war-crimes/): Former State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said the US could have done more to prevent Gaza deaths.
- [Ukrainian attack on Russian airfields “unprecedented”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/ukrainian-attack-on-russian-airfields-unprecedented/): Oleksiy Goncharenko analyses Ukraine’s AI drone attack on Russian airfields and how potential US sanctions could end the
- [From Classrooms To Classified? US Concerned Over China Using Students For Espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/from-classrooms-to-classified-us-concerned-over-china-using-students-for-espionage/): A report published by The Stanford Review accused China of running a “widespread intelligence-gathering campaign” on the university’s campus.
- [Lion Kills Tourist At Luxury Namibia Camp, Guests Wake Up To Blood-Curdling Screams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/03/lion-kills-tourist-at-luxury-namibia-camp-guests-wake-up-to-blood-curdling-screams/): Bernd Kebbel, 59, was attacked by a lion at a Namibia camp early morning when he went to use the toilet. Staff and guests scared the lion away, but sadly, Kebbel did not survive
- [Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump's Facilitation As Tharoor-led Delegation Exposes Pakistan In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/shehbaz-sharif-seeks-trumps-facilitation-as-tharoor-led-delegation-exposes-pakistan-in-us/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump for his role in helping de-escalate the situation with India and urged Washington to facilitate a dialogue between the two nations.
- [What Is Yersinia Pestis, The Plague Bacteria That Has Infected Humans For 5,000 Years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/what-is-yersinia-pestis-the-plague-bacteria-that-has-infected-humans-for-5000-years/): Though most associate plague with a singular moment in medieval Europe, researchers say the bacteria has been infecting humans for at least 5,000 years
- [New Zealand parliament suspends Maori MPs who performed protest haka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/new-zealand-parliament-suspends-maori-mps-who-performed-protest-haka/): Parliament voted to impose record suspensions on the trio of legislators over their protest.
- [‘Fraud Marshal’: Pakistanis Mock Their Army Chief On Global Stage With Times Square Billboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/fraud-marshal-pakistanis-mock-their-army-chief-on-global-stage-with-times-square-billboard/): Promoted to Field Marshal after military failures, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is now facing global mockery with a Times Square billboard by his own people
- [Pilgrims gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pilgrims-gather-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj/): About 1.5 million foreign pilgrims gather for Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid high temperatures and enhanced safety measures.
- [New Zealand MP Displays Her AI-Generated Nude Image, Warns Against Deepfake Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/new-zealand-mp-displays-her-ai-generated-nude-image-warns-against-deepfake-threat/): New Zealand MP Laura McClure highlighted the dangers of deepfake technology by showing a manipulated nude image of herself in Parliament.
- [Pakistan Shocker: Filmmaker Assaults Hindu Man In Karachi, Arrested After Public Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pakistan-shocker-filmmaker-assaults-hindu-man-in-karachi-arrested-after-public-outrage/): The victim, Dheeraj Kumar, also known as Sudhair Dhun Raj or Dhun Raj, was attacked on the street by Salman Farooqi, the CEO of Bionic Films, and his armed guards.
- [Ukraine uses AI to strike Russian airbases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/ukraine-uses-ai-to-strike-russian-airbases/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos examines Ukraine’s successful use of a revolutionary new tactic.
- [Can the US afford to lose its 1.1 million international students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/can-the-us-afford-to-lose-its-1-1-million-international-students/): International students contributed $43.8bn to the US economy last year and created 378,175 jobs nationwide.
- [US-backed GHF group extends closure of Gaza aid sites for second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/us-backed-ghf-group-extends-closure-of-gaza-aid-sites-for-second-day/): The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation claims aid distribution sites have been closed to carry out ‘maintenance’ work.
- [Chances Of Conflict Revival Are Remote, Says Pakistan Minister As India Inflicts Heavy Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/chances-of-conflict-revival-are-remote-says-pakistan-minister-as-india-inflicts-heavy-losses/): While talking to the media in Islamabad, Dar struck a measured tone, emphasizing that while Pakistan is open to dialogue, it is not desperate for talks.
- [Donald Trump’s New Travel Ban: Why These 19 Countries Have Been Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/donald-trumps-new-travel-ban-why-these-19-countries-have-been-targeted/): 19 countries face new US travel restrictions. The reasons go beyond just national security
- [Vietnam scraps two-child policy to combat falling birthrate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/vietnam-scraps-two-child-policy-to-combat-falling-birthrate/): Vietnam’s declining birthrate is most pronounced in urban areas, while nationally, male births still outnumber female.
- [BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Slams Karnataka Govt Over Bengaluru Stampede, Calls It 'Avoidable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/bjp-mp-tejasvi-surya-slams-karnataka-govt-over-bengaluru-stampede-calls-it-avoidable/): Surya said that the government cannot “blame RCB, Virat Kohli, or even the fans” for the tragedy.
- [Why Sitting On The Fence? In Belgium, Indian Delegation Questions West On Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/why-sitting-on-the-fence-in-belgium-indian-delegation-questions-west-on-terrorism/): Speaking in Brussels, MJ Akbar questioned West’s silence on terror attacks against India.
- [Trump Orders Probe Into Biden's Health Decline, Calls It 'One Of Most Dangerous Scandals'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-orders-probe-into-bidens-health-decline-calls-it-one-of-most-dangerous-scandals/): Trump has ordered an investigation into what he alleges was a conspiracy to conceal Biden’s health decline, citing use of an autopen to sign key documents during Biden’s term.
- [Who Is Tonmoy Sharma? Indian-Origin Pharma Magnate Held In US For $149 Million Healthcare Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/who-is-tonmoy-sharma-indian-origin-pharma-magnate-held-in-us-for-149-million-healthcare-fraud/): Originally from Guwahati, Assam, Sharma built a high-profile career in psychiatry and mental health research after earning his MBBS from Dibrugarh University in 1987.
- ['No Dialogue With People Pointing Gun At Our Heads': Shashi Tharoor's Stern Message To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/no-dialogue-with-people-pointing-gun-at-our-heads-shashi-tharoors-stern-message-to-pakistan/): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party US delegation, stressed no dialogue with Pakistan is possible amid terror threats.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,197](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1197/): These are the key events on day 1,197 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Protect Americans From Dangerous Foreign Actors': Trump Slaps New Travel Ban On 12 Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/protect-americans-from-dangerous-foreign-actors-trump-slaps-new-travel-ban-on-12-countries/): Trump stated the decision was motivated by a recent incident in Colorado, where a Jewish protest was attacked with a makeshift flamethrower.
- [Donald Trump Signs Order Banning Foreign Students' Visas At Harvard University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/donald-trump-signs-order-banning-foreign-students-visas-at-harvard-university/): Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring most foreign students from entering the US to attend Harvard, accusing the university of posing national security risks.
- [‘KILL The BILL’: Elon Musk Ramps Up Attack On Trump's Spending Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/kill-the-bill-elon-musk-ramps-up-attack-on-trumps-spending-bill/): The SpaceX founder served 130 days as a “special government employee” at the helm of the DOGE, with a mandate to eliminate what he characterised as bloated government programmes.
- [US judge halts deportation of family of suspect in pro-Israel rally attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/us-judge-halts-deportation-of-family-of-suspect-in-pro-israel-rally-attack/): Federal court says removing the wife and children of Mohamed Soliman without due process could cause ‘irreparable harm’.
- [Trump announces travel ban on people from 12 countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-announces-travel-ban-on-people-from-12-countries/): Trump signed a proclamation which also restricts the travel of people from an additional seven countries.
- [Musk Calls Trump's Tax Bill A 'Disgusting Abomination', White House Says President 'Sticking To It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/musk-calls-trumps-tax-bill-a-disgusting-abomination-white-house-says-president-sticking-to-it/): Elon Musk has hit out at President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, describing it as a “disgusting abomination”, in a widening rift between the two. The tech billionaire said the bill would add to the US budget deficit and saddle Americans with “crushing” debt. The comments mark his first public disagreement with Trump […]
- [French Open: Djokovic downs Zverev to set up semifinal against Sinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/french-open-djokovic-downs-zverev-to-set-up-semifinal-against-sinner/): Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.
- [Trump must facilitate legal challenges of deported Venezuelans: Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-must-facilitate-legal-challenges-of-deported-venezuelans-judge/): Ruling says those deported under 1798 law have right to challenge their removal and that Trump administration must help.
- [White House makes misleading claims about Democratic opposition to tax bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/white-house-makes-misleading-claims-about-democratic-opposition-to-tax-bill/): In a release, the White House said that Democrats opposed key measures party members actually championed.
- [Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-administration-threatens-columbia-universitys-accreditation/): The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.
- [Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/syria-to-give-iaea-access-to-suspected-former-nuclear-sites-report/): IAEA head Grossi describes the new government as ‘committed to opening up to the world, to international cooperation’.
- [Ronaldo fires Portugal past Germany and into Nations League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/ronaldo-fires-portugal-past-germany-and-into-nations-league-final/): Portugal beat Germany 2-1 to reach the final of the UEFA Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner.
- [US vetoes UNSC ceasefire resolution as death, starvation consume Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/us-vetoes-unsc-ceasefire-resolution-as-death-starvation-consume-gaza/): Move comes as Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians across enclave in one day while maintaining crippling aid blockade.
- [New York City mayoral race: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/new-york-city-mayoral-race-all-you-need-to-know/): Democratic primary pits lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, against centrist former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- [‘Red Line for Palestine’: Protesters swarm UK Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/red-line-for-palestine-protesters-swarm-uk-parliament/): Thousands swarmed UK Parliament in a “Red Line for Palestine” protest, demanding Israeli sanctions and an arms embargo.
- [GHF suspends aid: Timeline of a ‘death trap’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/ghf-suspends-aid-timeline-of-a-death-trap-in-gaza/): More than 100 Palestinians have been killed trying to get aid at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centres.
- [Key Ivory Coast opposition figures banned from October presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/key-ivory-coast-opposition-figures-banned-from-october-presidential-vote/): The Electoral Commission head has said no revision of the electoral register will take place before the poll.
- [Trump Says Putin Offers to Mediate US-Iran Nuke Deadlock, Khamenei Warns Arabs of "Eternal Shame"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-says-putin-offers-to-mediate-us-iran-nuke-deadlock-khamenei-warns-arabs-of-eternal-shame/): US President Donald Trump accused Tehran on Wednesday (June 4) of “slowwalking” on a nuclear deal, after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the latest proposal from Washington was against the national interest.The longtime foes have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new accord to replace the deal with […]
- [Pakistan Asks Ahmadiyya Muslims To Abandon Eid Celebrations Or Face 5 Lakh PKR Penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistan-asks-ahmadiyya-muslims-to-abandon-eid-celebrations-or-face-5-lakh-pkr-penalty/): In the Punjab province of Pakistan, police reportedly forced Ahmadis to sign affidavits pledging not to observe Eid rituals.
- [Leaders of Canada and Mexico lash out at Trump steel tariff hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/leaders-of-canada-and-mexico-lash-out-at-trump-steel-tariff-hike/): Canada’s Mark Carney calls the 50-percent tariff increase ‘illegal’, while Mexico’s Sheinbaum weighs countermeasures.
- [Massive Saharan Dust Cloud Headed For US, Florida Warned Of ‘Dirty Rain’: What's Happening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/massive-saharan-dust-cloud-headed-for-us-florida-warned-of-dirty-rain-whats-happening/): A smaller plume reached Florida over the weekend and lingered into Monday while a more intense wave is now approaching.
- [This German City Is Evacuating 20,000 People To Defuse Massive World War II Bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/this-german-city-is-evacuating-20000-people-to-defuse-massive-world-war-ii-bombs/): The American-made bombs prompted emergency officials to seal off a 1,000-meter (3,280-foot) radius in the heart of the city.
- [Pregnant Meghan’s Dance To Induce Labour Goes Viral, Netizens Say ‘I’m Going to Vomit’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pregnant-meghans-dance-to-induce-labour-goes-viral-netizens-say-im-going-to-vomit/): Netizens slammed Meghan and Harry for sharing a private dance video from before their daughter’s birth.
- [Pakistani Media Tycoon Thrashes Hindu Man After Minor Accident, Arrested As Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistani-media-tycoon-thrashes-hindu-man-after-minor-accident-arrested-as-video-goes-viral/): Salman Farooq and his security guards physically attacked Sudhair Dhun Raj, as seen in videos widely shared on social media.
- [AI defence expo features latest tech, warnings of potential dangers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/ai-defence-expo-features-latest-tech-warnings-of-potential-dangers/): An AI defence expo in Washington showcases how artificial intelligence is being integrated into modern weapons systems.
- [How Israel’s military industry profits from war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/how-israels-military-industry-profits-from-war-in-gaza/): Author of The Palestine Laboratory joins The Take to discuss Israel’s military-tech industry.
- [Why is Trump cracking down on Chinese students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/why-is-trump-cracking-down-on-chinese-students/): The Trump administration will revoke visas for Chinese students, including those connected Chinese Communist Party.
- [Indian Premier League cricket championship sparks deadly stampede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/indian-premier-league-cricket-championship-sparks-deadly-stampede/): At least 11 people died in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru
- [Trump: Putin says Russia will ‘have to’ respond to Ukraine attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-putin-says-russia-will-have-to-respond-to-ukraine-attacks/): US president says Putin also suggested he would participate in talks aimed at reaching a new nuclear deal with Tehran.
- [Trump Says He Spoke To Putin About Ukraine Drone Attacks: 'Russia Will Respond Strongly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-says-he-spoke-to-putin-about-ukraine-drone-attacks-russia-will-respond-strongly/): “It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace,” Donald Trump noted.
- [‘Mourning With You Today’: Rishi Sunak Condoles RCB Parade Stampede Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/mourning-with-you-today-rishi-sunak-condoles-rcb-parade-stampede-victims/): Sunak, who attended RCB’s victory in Ahmedabad with wife Akshata Murty, says his heart goes out to victims.
- [Dancing Before Heist: Thief Caught On Camera Looting Laptops From Australian School | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/dancing-before-heist-thief-caught-on-camera-looting-laptops-from-australian-school-video/): As per the police, the thief broke into one of the school buildings and stole three laptops and a projector. 
- [Trump's New Visa Vetting Process Sends Indian Students In Frenzy To Delete Social Media Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trumps-new-visa-vetting-process-sends-indian-students-in-frenzy-to-delete-social-media-posts/): The Trump administration announced a new process that includes social media profile screening of visa applicants, causing Indian students to delete posts and social media accounts.
- [Fight for the Pacific – Episode 3: China’s Pacific Wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/fight-for-the-pacific-episode-3-chinas-pacific-wave/): A dive into the economic tug-of-war between the US and China in the Pacific, seen through the experiences of locals.
- [Sweden tries ISIL member over burning death of Jordanian pilot in 2015](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/sweden-tries-isil-member-over-burning-death-of-jordanian-pilot-in-2015/): Osama Krayem is already serving long prison sentences for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks in 2015 and 2016.
- [Will Wilders’s gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/will-wilderss-gamble-to-withdraw-from-governing-dutch-coalition-pay-off/): Party for Freedom leader hopes plan to get tough on immigration delivers election victory.
- [Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across a third of United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/canadian-wildfire-smoke-spreads-across-a-third-of-united-states/): More than 212 active fires were burning as of Tuesday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
- [Underwater Explosives: How Ukraine Blew Up The Crimea Bridge To Cripple Russian Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/underwater-explosives-how-ukraine-blew-up-the-crimea-bridge-to-cripple-russian-attack/): The assault, carried out on June 3, involved a massive 1,100 kg of underwater explosives and has left the structural foundations of the bridge severely compromised
- [Canada Wildfire Smoke Engulfs US: New York Flags Major Health Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/canada-wildfire-smoke-engulfs-us-new-york-flags-major-health-warning/): Canada Wildfires: The alert was issued after smoke drifting from active fires in Canada led to diminished air quality in US states.
- ["Dangerous Biological Pathogen" Chinese Researchers Accused Of Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/dangerous-biological-pathogen-chinese-researchers-accused-of-smuggling-crop-killing-fungus-to-us/): Five years after the Covid-19 virus is likely to have leaked from a lab in Wuhan and killed more than 7 million people across the world, China could be behind something equally menacing. FBI Director Kash Patel made a stunning claim – that two Chinese nationals were arrested in the US for allegedly smuggling a […]
- [Spain plays France in UEFA Nations League: Start time, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/spain-plays-france-in-uefa-nations-league-start-time-team-news-lineups/): Reigning European champions Spain face World Cup runner-up France in the second semifinal of UEFA Nations League.
- [What is the ‘revenge tax’ in the US tax bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/what-is-the-revenge-tax-in-the-us-tax-bill/): Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.
- [Sharif Plea To Putin For India Talks, Bhutto Wants ISI-RAW Collab, "Pak Army Folded up In 8 Hours"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/sharif-plea-to-putin-for-india-talks-bhutto-wants-isi-raw-collab-pak-army-folded-up-in-8-hours/): Pakistan has asked President Vladimir Putin to assist in resolving the conflict with India, Russia’s state-owned Tass news reported. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif sent a letter to Putin which was delivered through his special aide Syed Tariq Fatemi who visited Moscow recently.Fatemi said he handed over the letter from Sharif to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei […]
- ['Ready To Meet Putin, Trump, Erdogan Any Day': Zelenskyy Blames Russia For Ceasefire Delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/ready-to-meet-putin-trump-erdogan-any-day-zelenskyy-blames-russia-for-ceasefire-delay/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using peace talks as a tactic to delay fresh US sanctions.
- [‘Why Give Them A Break’: Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Terrorism, Questions Full Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/why-give-them-a-break-putin-accuses-ukraine-of-terrorism-questions-full-ceasefire/): Moscow calls recent bridge attacks “terrorist acts” aimed at sabotaging negotiations, while Kyiv denies involvement.
- [Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase Suffered 'Significant Damage' In Operation Sindoor | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistans-nur-khan-airbase-suffered-significant-damage-in-operation-sindoor-exclusive-details/): According to sources, the destruction at the Nur Khan airbase represents both material and psychological losses to Pakistan’s army
- [Indonesian Couple Publicly Flogged 100 Times For Having Sex Before Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/indonesian-couple-publicly-flogged-100-times-for-having-sex-before-marriage/): Aceh is the only region in Indonesia where Sharia law is enforced, allowing public corporal punishment for offences such as adultery, gambling and alcohol consumption.
- [Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya’s Tripoli; UN alarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/dozens-of-bodies-found-in-militia-run-sites-in-libyas-tripoli-un-alarmed/): United Nations rights chief urges accountability after more than 70 bodies found in Tripoli militia strongholds.
- [Mapping Israel’s expanding air attacks across Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/mapping-israels-expanding-air-attacks-across-syria/): Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes in Syria since December 2024, averaging one every three to four days.
- [Kashmir in the crossfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/kashmir-in-the-crossfire/): Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder takes us through the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters in UK call for Israel arms embargo, sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pro-palestine-protesters-in-uk-call-for-israel-arms-embargo-sanctions/): Rally is held as British PM Starmer calls Israel’s actions ‘intolerable’, addressing lawmakers in Parliament.
- [Russia Denies Crimea Bridge Damage, Trump "Not Informed", Envoy Slams Ukraine Attack On Nuke Bombers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/russia-denies-crimea-bridge-damage-trump-not-informed-envoy-slams-ukraine-attack-on-nuke-bombers/): Moscow said Wednesday that a Ukrainian attack on a bridge that links the annexed Crimean Peninsula to Russia caused “no damage.”Ukraine’s SBU security service said Tuesday it had detonated a bomb on one of the bridge’s underwater pillars, publishing footage of a blast coming out of the water and debris flying. “There was indeed an […]
- [Several feared dead in stampede outside cricket stadium in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/several-feared-dead-in-stampede-outside-cricket-stadium-in-india/): Authorities say crowd was ‘uncontrollable’ as thousands gathered celebrating Indian Premier League winners in Bengaluru.
- [Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/why-did-the-dutch-government-collapse-and-whats-next/): The Dutch government collapsed after Geert Wilders pulled away from ruling right-wing coalition.
- [Elon Musk is leaving DOGE with a mixed legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/elon-musk-is-leaving-doge-with-a-mixed-legacy/): Elon Musk promised to slash US government spending. As he exits the White House, he’s leaving a mixed legacy behind him.
- [Bilawal Bhutto's UN Speech, Diplomatic Efforts Lack Credibility: Indian Govt Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/bilawal-bhuttos-un-speech-diplomatic-efforts-lack-credibility-indian-govt-sources-to-news18/): High-ranking government sources noted that Bilawal repeatedly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with inflammatory language
- [200-Year-Old Condom Featuring Erotic Art Displayed In Dutch Museum: 'Object To Laugh At...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/200-year-old-condom-featuring-erotic-art-displayed-in-dutch-museum-object-to-laugh-at/): Joyce Zelen, curator of prints at the Rijksmuseum, said that ultraviolet testing confirmed that the condom had never been used.
- [Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/who-is-lee-jae-myung-south-koreas-new-president-2/): Lee Jae-myung is South Korea’s new president. Here’s what you need to know about the former human rights lawyer.
- [Kyrgyzstan court sentences ex-leader Atambayev to 11 years in absentia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/kyrgyzstan-court-sentences-ex-leader-atambayev-to-11-years-in-absentia/): Former leader convicted on charges of corruption and participating in mass unrest in the Central Asian country.
- [Pakistani TikToker shot dead by suspected stalker days after her birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistani-tiktoker-shot-dead-by-suspected-stalker-days-after-her-birthday/): Just days after celebrating her birthday, a 17-year-old TikToker was fatally shot at her home in Pakistan.
- [Europe’s swing to the right is “deeply worrying”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/europes-swing-to-the-right-is-deeply-worrying/): “As the cost of living rises, we’re going to see more concern about … this kind of anti-migration narrative.”
- [UK prepares for war: How much will it cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/uk-prepares-for-war-how-much-will-it-cost/): Review calls for ‘war-fighting readiness’ in face of new threats, but funding for military expansion remains in doubt.
- [Can India become an economic superpower?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/can-india-become-an-economic-superpower/): India’s economy grew by 7.4 percent in the first quarter, beating expectations.
- [Shooting at Gaza aid site a “war crime”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/shooting-at-gaza-aid-site-a-war-crime/): “Using starvation as an act of warfare … it’s already a war crime [as] described by [the] International Criminal Court.”
- [Who Was Sheikh Mujibur Rahman And Why Is He Called The Father Of Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/who-was-sheikh-mujibur-rahman-and-why-is-he-called-the-father-of-bangladesh/): The Bangladesh government on Tuesday revoked the ‘Bir Muktijoddha’ (freedom fighter) status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is the founding father of the nation.
- [Seismic Frenzy Hits US' Idaho: 30 Earthquakes In 12 Hours Risk Stirring ‘Sleeping Giant’ Fault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/seismic-frenzy-hits-us-idaho-30-earthquakes-in-12-hours-risk-stirring-sleeping-giant-fault/): More than 30 quakes shook central Idaho within 12 hours near the Sawtooth Fault, a ‘sleeping giant’ that experts warn could trigger a major earthquake.
- [Not Welcome: Vanuatu May Revoke Andrew Tate’s Fast-Tracked Citizenship. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/not-welcome-vanuatu-may-revoke-andrew-tates-fast-tracked-citizenship-heres-why/): Andrew Tate acquired Vanuatu citizenship in December 2022 through an investment-based fast-track program.
- [Australia Commends Indian Restraint In Halting Military Action During Conflict With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/australia-commends-indian-restraint-in-halting-military-action-during-conflict-with-pakistan/): Marles met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military chiefs in New Delhi, emphasizing Australia’s support for India’s measured approach.
- [Freedom Flotilla issues distress signal after drone circles overhead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/freedom-flotilla-issues-distress-signal-after-drone-circles-overhead/): There was confusion and panic on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla on Tuesday night after a drone was spotted circling overhead,
- [Why ‘Kill the Boer’ still echoes: It’s not hate, it’s hunger for justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/why-kill-the-boer-still-echoes-its-not-hate-its-hunger-for-justice/): The noise around Malema’s ‘genocidal’ chant drowns out the real issue: unhealed colonial trauma and economic injustice.
- [‘Disgusting abomination’: Why is Elon Musk slamming Trump’s budget bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/disgusting-abomination-why-is-elon-musk-slamming-trumps-budget-bill/): Musk’s criticism underscores the divide among conservatives over the bill, which could ramp up US debt.
- [Meghan Markle Celebrates Daughter's Fourth Birthday: Unseen Photos Of Princess Lilibet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/meghan-markle-celebrates-daughters-fourth-birthday-unseen-photos-of-princess-lilibet/): Meghan Markle shared unseen images of Princess Lilibet on Instagram for her fourth birthday, showing intimate moments but not revealing her full face.
- ['Tasted Like Pork': This German Cannibal Ate Friend's Body For 10 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/tasted-like-pork-this-german-cannibal-ate-friends-body-for-10-months/): What took place on the night of March 9 defies belief. The two men reportedly had sex before the victim voluntarily consumed a mix of sleeping pills and schnapps
- [In Gaza, even humanitarian aid “has been politicised”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/in-gaza-even-humanitarian-aid-has-been-politicised/): Colin Clarke analyses the chaos of aid distribution in Gaza and why trained professionals must lead the effort.
- [Elon Musk's Father Errol Visits Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Praises 'Wonderful' India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/elon-musks-father-errol-visits-ayodhyas-ram-temple-praises-wonderful-india/): Errol Musk noted his familiarity with Indian culture, saying, “There are a lot of Indians in the country where I come from, so I know the Indian culture.” 
- [The Earth Trembled Every 90 Seconds For 9 Days In 2023. Now We Know Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/the-earth-trembled-every-90-seconds-for-9-days-in-2023-now-we-know-why/): In a new study, researchers from the University of Oxford revealed that this unusual phenomenon was caused by a massive glacier-driven landslide in eastern Greenland
- [Pakistani TikTok Star Sana Yousaf Rejected A 22-Year-Old 'Again & Again'. Then, He Shot Her Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/pakistani-tiktok-star-sana-yousaf-rejected-a-22-year-old-again-again-then-he-shot-her-dead/): Police said suspect Umar Hayat, a resident of Faisalabad, wanted to “become friends” with Yousaf but was shunned repeatedly by her
- [AI No Threat To Authors, Says Salman Rushdie, 'Until It Can...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/ai-no-threat-to-authors-says-salman-rushdie-until-it-can/): Rushdie, who was speaking at the renowned Hay Festival in Wales, revealed that he has a simple benchmark for the safety of human authorship
- [Gaza’s “death trap” aid distribution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/gazas-death-trap-aid-distribution/): Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial addresses Israel’s version of events on a deadly day in Gaza
- [Tweed’s youthful makeover resurrects symbol of Scottish heritage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/tweeds-youthful-makeover-resurrects-symbol-of-scottish-heritage/): Young weavers revive Harris tweed in Scotland’s Hebrides, blending tradition with modern style and global appeal.
- [Trump says China’s Xi ‘hard to make a deal with’ amid trade dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/04/trump-says-chinas-xi-hard-to-make-a-deal-with-amid-trade-dispute/): Growing strains in US-China relations over implementation of agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.
- [Japanese firm declares lunar mission a failure after crash landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/japanese-firm-declares-lunar-mission-a-failure-after-crash-landing/): The failed mission comes two years after the Japanese start-up’s first moonshot ended in a crash landing.
- [Love, X And Dhoka: Elon Musk-Donald Trump Bromance Turns Bitter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/love-x-and-dhoka-elon-musk-donald-trump-bromance-turns-bitter/): From mutual endorsements and political collaboration to a dramatic public fallout, here’s a timeline capturing the full arc of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship.
- [North Korea raises capsized warship after botched launch: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/north-korea-raises-capsized-warship-after-botched-launch-report/): Full restoration of the North Korean navy destroyer is expected before a major communist party meeting later this month.
- [Elon Musk's SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Will Stay: Here's Why He Changed His Mind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/elon-musks-spacex-dragon-spacecraft-will-stay-heres-why-he-changed-his-mind/): SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft certified to carry crew to the ISS under a contract worth more than $4.9 billion.
- [Elon Musk Drops 'Big Bomb', Says Trump's Name Is In Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/elon-musk-drops-big-bomb-says-trumps-name-is-in-epstein-files/): In another post on X, Musk stated, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”
- [Donald Trump–Elon Musk Feud Erupts: Public Barbs, Ugly Threats, Impeachment Calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/donald-trump-elon-musk-feud-erupts-public-barbs-ugly-threats-impeachment-calls/): A public fallout erupted between Trump and Elon Musk after Trump threatened to cut government contracts with Musk’s companies, prompting Musk to call for Trump’s impeachment.
- [Russia Launches Ballistic Missiles At Kyiv In Retaliation Against Ukraine's Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/russia-launches-ballistic-missiles-at-kyiv-in-retaliation-against-ukraines-drone-attacks/): Russia retaliated against Ukraine’s drone attacks as its forces launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv on Friday, officials said.
- [Japan's Ispace Loses Contact With Moon Lander After Touchdown Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/japans-ispace-loses-contact-with-moon-lander-after-touchdown-attempt/): The mission, with its aircraft named Resilience, is its second attempt on the moon, following its failed inaugural mission in 2023.
- [Trump-Musk feud escalates: What happened? And what comes next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-musk-feud-escalates-what-happened-and-what-comes-next/): Elon Musk suggests Donald Trump should be impeached, as US president says the former DOGE adviser ‘went CRAZY’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,198](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1198/): These are the key events on day 1,198 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Harvard challenges Trump’s efforts to block US entry for foreign students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/harvard-challenges-trumps-efforts-to-block-us-entry-for-foreign-students/): The Ivy League university has expanded an existing lawsuit to include Trump’s latest actions to restrict student body.
- ["I Will Be Going To China" Trump Has 'Very Good' Call With Xi Jinping Amid Full Blown Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/i-will-be-going-to-china-trump-has-very-good-call-with-xi-jinping-amid-full-blown-trade-war/): President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke and agreed that officials from the US and China will meet soon for more talks to resolve an ongoing trade war. Trump said he had a “very good” call with Xi for about 90 minutes, which focused “almost entirely” on trade. Trade officials from the countries […]
- [Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court judges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-administration-sanctions-international-criminal-court-judges/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctioned judges were involved in probes of US and Israeli military actions.
- [New Zeland Maori MPs suspended for parliamentary haka protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/new-zeland-maori-mps-suspended-for-parliamentary-haka-protest/): Three Maori Party MPs were suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for performing a haka in protest of legislation.
- [New Gaza aid ship revives painful memories of Israeli raid on Mavi Marmara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/new-gaza-aid-ship-revives-painful-memories-of-israeli-raid-on-mavi-marmara/): The Madleen, a new Gaza aid ship, revives memories of 2010’s deadly raid. Jamal Elshayyal reflects on its lasting impact
- [Donald Trump’s travel ban: Why? And why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/donald-trumps-travel-ban-why-and-why-now/): US administration says order aims to keep America safe, but advocates say ‘arbitrary’ ban will keep families apart.
- [Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/netanyahu-admits-israel-backing-criminal-groups-rivals-of-hamas-in-gaza/): First acknowledgement Israel using armed gangs, which aid groups have accused of stealing aid from trucks.
- [Spain beat France 5-4 in thriller to reach Nations League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/spain-beat-france-5-4-in-thriller-to-reach-nations-league-final/): Yamal inspires Spain to thrilling 5-4 win over France to book a final against Iberian rivals Portugal.
- [US Senator “Not Optimistic” About Iran-US deal, IRGC Chief Warns Israel, Putin To Visit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/us-senator-not-optimistic-about-iran-us-deal-irgc-chief-warns-israel-putin-to-visit-iran/): Sen. Jim Risch, the top Republican on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has expressed scepticism over Iran reaching a deal with the US. Risch said that he is “not particularly optimistic” that a deal with Iran that stops it from enriching uranium can be reached, as per a report by Jewish Insider. The US […]
- [Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/israel-launches-several-attacks-on-beiruts-southern-suburbs/): This is the fourth time Israel has attacked the Lebanese capital since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- [A ship called Madleen: Gaza’s first fisherwoman inspires solidarity mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/a-ship-called-madleen-gazas-first-fisherwoman-inspires-solidarity-mission/): Madleen Kulab says she is ‘deeply moved’ to hear that a vessel aiming to break the siege of Gaza is named after her.
- [Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/why-is-the-dominican-republic-deporting-haitian-migrants/): What does the Dominican Republic’s crackdown on Haitian refugees and migrants reveal about the story of two neighbours?
- [Chairman of far-right Reform UK party quits after burqa row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/chairman-of-far-right-reform-uk-party-quits-after-burqa-row/): Zia Yusuf, a self-described ‘British Muslim patriot’, leaves a party accused of fuelling Islamophobia after 11 months.
- [Trump takes swipe at Angela Merkel for her migration policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-takes-swipe-at-angela-merkel-for-her-migration-policies/): Donald Trump explained why Egypt is not on his new list of travel banned countries while also criticising Angela Merkel.
- [After Spat With Trump, Elon Musk Asks 'Is It Time To Create New Political Party In US?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/after-spat-with-trump-elon-musk-asks-is-it-time-to-create-new-political-party-in-us/): Elon Musk and Donald Trump engaged in a public feud after the Tesla boss publicly criticised the White House’s $4 trillion spending and tax bill.
- [Trump Administration Set To End Protected Status For Nepalese Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-administration-set-to-end-protected-status-for-nepalese-migrants/): The removal means approximately 7,000 Nepalese with temporary protected status could face deportation if they don’t adjust their immigration status by August 5, 2025.
- [Trump: Russia, Ukraine like ‘two children fighting in a park’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-russia-ukraine-like-two-children-fighting-in-a-park/): Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are like two children fighting in a park.
- [Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-merz-discuss-trade-nato-spending-and-russias-war-on-ukraine/): The German chancellor expressed his country’s support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.
- [Donald Trump, Elon Musk In A Fierce Fighting Match Over Tax Bill And EV Credits: Who Said What](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/donald-trump-elon-musk-in-a-fierce-fighting-match-over-tax-bill-and-ev-credits-who-said-what/): US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk engaged in a fierce public spat after the Tesla boss criticised his “big and beautiful” $4 trillion tax bill.
- [Tesla shares slide as CEO Musk and President Trump have a public face-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/tesla-shares-slide-as-ceo-musk-and-president-trump-have-a-public-face-off/): Shares dropped on Thursday as Musk publicly criticised the tax bill the US president is pushing to enact into law.
- [Elon Musk Replies ‘Such Ingratitude’ To Trump's Comments: 'Won't Have Won Election Without Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/elon-musk-replies-such-ingratitude-to-trumps-comments-wont-have-won-election-without-me/): Donald Trump said that Elon Musk has been criticizing his proposed tax bill because the Tesla CEO is “upset”.
- ['Very Disappointed': 5 Reasons Why Trump, Elon Musk's Bromance Ended Over Mega Tax Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/very-disappointed-5-reasons-why-trump-elon-musks-bromance-ended-over-mega-tax-bill/): Elon Musk and Donald Trump had a public fallout after the latter criticised the US administration’s mega tax bill as a “disgusting abomination”.
- [‘Premeditated genocide’: Brazil’s Lula slams Israel over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/premeditated-genocide-brazils-lula-slams-israel-over-gaza-war/): Lula criticises Israel in Paris, as German FM voices rare criticism of onslaught in Gaza and West Bank settlements.
- [Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/indonesia-beat-china-to-boost-world-cup-hopes-in-afc-qualifying/): Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Russia to "Repair Damaged” Bombers, Vows Response As Trump "Admires Pretty Strong” Ukraine Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/russia-to-repair-damaged-bombers-vows-response-as-trump-admires-pretty-strong-ukraine-strike/): US President Donald Trump is said to have privately described Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian strategic bombers as “strong” and “badass.” The operation, carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 1, targeted four Russian air bases deep inside the country. According to Kyiv, 41 aircraft were struck in the raid, causing an estimated […]
- [Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/supreme-court-strikes-down-mexicos-lawsuit-against-us-gun-manufacturers/): Mexico’s government had argued that negligent gun sales have fuelled its struggles against cartels and criminal groups.
- [Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/why-did-the-us-block-a-resolution-demanding-an-end-to-israels-war-on-gaza/): Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. 
- [Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/procter-gamble-to-cut-7000-jobs-over-the-next-two-years/): The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce.
- [Trump Reinstates US Travel Ban, Bars Citizens Of 12 Nations To Protect Against 'Foreign Terrorists'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-reinstates-us-travel-ban-bars-citizens-of-12-nations-to-protect-against-foreign-terrorists/): President Donald Trump signed a travel ban on 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, preventing large numbers of immigrants from entering the United States. The decision resurrects a policy from Trump’s first term. Back then it caused chaos at airports and led to legal challenges. It is the latest move in Trump’s […]
- [Donald Trump On His Relationship With Elon Musk: 'Don't Know If It Will Continue...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/donald-trump-on-his-relationship-with-elon-musk-dont-know-if-it-will-continue/): Elon Musk publicly condemned Donald Trump’s $4 trillion spending and tax bill- sparking a rift between the two high-profile figures.
- [Six Killed In School Bus Bombing In Pakistan's Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/six-killed-in-school-bus-bombing-in-pakistans-balochistan/): PM Sharif accused arch-rival India of backing the militants that carried out the attack, coming almost two weeks after the two sides settled a ceasefire
- [Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pattern-of-defiance-israel-expands-settlements-in-face-of-western-pressure/): Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.
- [Six pilgrims sail from UK to Saudi Arabia for Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/six-pilgrims-sail-from-uk-to-saudi-arabia-for-hajj/): Six British Muslims sailed from the UK to Saudi Arabia for 59 days to reach the holy city of Mecca for Hajj.
- [US Supreme Court clears greater path for ‘reverse discrimination’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/us-supreme-court-clears-greater-path-for-reverse-discrimination-claims/): Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.
- [Russian Drone Strike Kills 3 Generations of a Family, Zelensky Hits Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/russian-drone-strike-kills-3-generations-of-a-family-zelensky-hits-out/): A Russian drone strike devastates the Ukrainian town of Pryluky, killing five people, including three generations of one family. President Zelensky says the victims include the wife, daughter and one-year-old grandson of a local fire chief, who was on duty responding to earlier strikes when the attack occurred.Residents describe multiple explosions. “I saw how the […]
- [Netanyahu "Arming Gaza Criminals", Israel Recovers Bodies Of Slain Hostages, US Vetoes Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/netanyahu-arming-gaza-criminals-israel-recovers-bodies-of-slain-hostages-us-vetoes-ceasefire/): Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of arming a criminal gang accused of looting aid in Gaza Liberman appears to be referring to the Abu Shabab clan, which has been operating in an area near the Kerem Shalom crossing under Israeli military controlMeanwhile, Israel retrieved the bodies of an elderly couple […]
- [Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Systems in Bryansk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/ukraine-strikes-russian-missile-systems-in-bryansk/): Ukraine’s military strikes Russian missile systems in Russia’s Bryansk region on June 5, claiming the launchers were preparing to attack. The General Staff releases video showing missile strikes hitting a treeline near the Ukraine-Belarus border.“One Russian missile launcher detonated, two others were most likely damaged,” the General Staff states on Telegram. Ukrainian officials say the […]
- [From Failed Psychiatrist To $149-Million Fraud: Indian-Origin Man's Trail Of Scandal In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/from-failed-psychiatrist-to-149-million-fraud-indian-origin-mans-trail-of-scandal-in-us/): Tonmoy Sharma, once a high-profile doctor in the UK, has long courted headlines- first for his research work and then for the ethical and legal storms that followed. 
- [British Sikh MPs Demand Independent Probe Into UK's Role In Operation Blue Star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/british-sikh-mps-demand-independent-probe-into-uks-role-in-operation-blue-star/): Two British Sikh MPs, Warinder Juss and Jas Athwal, claimed that the then-Thatcher government had provided strategic advice to Indian forces for Operation Blue Star in 1984.
- [Shashi Tharoor Meets JD Vance In Washington, Discusses India-US Strategic Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/shashi-tharoor-meets-jd-vance-in-washington-discusses-india-us-strategic-ties/): Shashi Tharoor Meets JD Vance In Washington, Discusses India-US Strategic Ties
- [France Wants India To Put Pressure On Russia To End Ukraine War. Where Does New Delhi Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/france-wants-india-to-put-pressure-on-russia-to-end-ukraine-war-where-does-new-delhi-stand/): France’s Emmanuel Macron called on India, China and Brazil to pressure Russia into ending the current war in Ukraine. India has repeatedly advocated for dialogue and diplomacy.
- [Trump Administration Arrests Record Number Of Immigrants In A Single Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-administration-arrests-record-number-of-immigrants-in-a-single-day/): Most of those arrested were already enrolled in ICE’s Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program- designed to monitor undocumented immigrants considered low-risk.
- ['Pakistan Dangles Nuclear Bogie To Get Us All Excited & Nervous': Shashi Tharoor In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pakistan-dangles-nuclear-bogie-to-get-us-all-excited-nervous-shashi-tharoor-in-us/): Tharoor, while speaking at a public discussion with former US ambassador Kenneth I Juster, urged against undue worry, reinforcing India’s strategic nuclear doctrine
- [Greta Thunberg on Gaza: Why we joined the Freedom Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/greta-thunberg-on-gaza-why-we-joined-the-freedom-flotilla/): Aboard the Madleen, Greta Thunberg and Yasemin Acar discuss why they defy Israel’s blockade and sail toward Gaza.
- [Getting food in Gaza has become “like the Hunger Games”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/getting-food-in-gaza-has-become-like-the-hunger-games/): James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson, warns of deadly risks Palestinians face seeking aid in Gaza and calls for urgent safe
- [World reacts to Trump’s travel ban, hits several nations mired in conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/world-reacts-to-trumps-travel-ban-hits-several-nations-mired-in-conflict/): Nationals from 12 countries have been banned from entering the US in Trump’s latest immigration crackdown.
- [Trump speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-speaks-with-chinas-xi-amid-trade-student-visa-tensions/): US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
- [Cuban Rapper Chocolate MC Arrested For Kidnapping Fan At Gunpoint After Photo Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/cuban-rapper-chocolate-mc-arrested-for-kidnapping-fan-at-gunpoint-after-photo-request/): Rapper Chocolate MC Arrested: When the victim showed an empty wallet, Chocolate MC reportedly tried to have him send money via the payment app Zelle.
- [Drones used as “scare tactic” on Gaza Freedom Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/drones-used-as-scare-tactic-on-gaza-freedom-flotilla/): Yasemin Acar, on board the Madleen flotilla, talks about the potentially deadly intimidation tactics they’re faced with.
- [Trump’s new travel ban: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trumps-new-travel-ban-what-we-know/): US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban blocking entry to the US for nationals of 12 countries.
- [Eid al-Adha greetings in different languages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/eid-al-adha-greetings-in-different-languages/): Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the third day of Hajj. Here’s how to say ‘Eid Mubarak’ in different languages.
- [Netherlands still backs Israeli F-35 ‘supply chain of death’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/netherlands-still-backs-israeli-f-35-supply-chain-of-death-report/): Maersk ships between the US and Israel carrying F-35 components are routed through Rotterdam, a grassroots group claims.
- [‘You are not alone’, diplomat tells Palestinians after UN vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/you-are-not-alone-diplomat-tells-palestinians-after-un-vote/): “You are not alone”, diplomat tells Palestinians after UN vote vetoed by US.
- [China's Xi Jinping Holds Phone Call With Trump, First Since 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/chinas-xi-jinping-holds-phone-call-with-trump-first-since-liberation-day-tariffs-move/): The call comes after Donald Trump described Xi Jinping as “very tough” and “extremely hard to make a deal with”.
- [China Reveals DF-5 Nuke Missile Details Amid US Defense Chief Hegseth's Strong Warning to Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/china-reveals-df-5-nuke-missile-details-amid-us-defense-chief-hegseths-strong-warning-to-beijing/): Known for its secretive nuclear arms program, China has for the first time revealed key details of one of its nuclear weapons. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has for the first time released crucial specifications of DF-5B nuclear missile.The CCTV broadcast on June 2 was unique as it provided specific and in-depth information about a strategic […]
- [British MP Who Backed Operation Sindoor Urges UK Govt To Stand With India Against Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/british-mp-who-backed-operation-sindoor-urges-uk-govt-to-stand-with-india-against-terrorism/): Blackman made these remarks while speaking in Parliament, where he also spoke about his meeting with the all-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians
- [Ukraine Releases Video Of Drone Blitz That Crippled Russian Bomber Fleet | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/ukraine-releases-video-of-drone-blitz-that-crippled-russian-bomber-fleet-watch/): Russia-Ukraine War: The video showed drones flying under and over parked Russian bombers, some engulfed in flames.
- [Are Strategic Bombers Still Relevant In The Age of Drones?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/are-strategic-bombers-still-relevant-in-the-age-of-drones/): Strategic bombers have long been the aerial equivalent of aircraft carriers – power projection platforms meant not just to fight wars, but to prevent them
- [Hungarian Newspaper Publishes Photos Of Women In Skirts Without Consent: 'Most Disgusting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/hungarian-newspaper-publishes-photos-of-women-in-skirts-without-consent-most-disgusting/): The images, snapped in public spaces such as subways and streets, appeared under the headline “The shorter, the better”.
- [Pakistan's New Spying & Infiltration Strategy Set To Take Off On The Back Of Drones: Intel Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pakistans-new-spying-infiltration-strategy-set-to-take-off-on-the-back-of-drones-intel-report/): Drones will be used for advanced surveillance and situational assessment along the LoC before any infiltration attempts, News18 has learnt
- [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Zohran Mamdani For New York Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-endorses-zohran-mamdani-for-new-york-mayor/): Andrew Cuomo holds a steady lead in the polls but Zohran Mamdani has surged to second place.
- [Myanmar’s chinlone ball sport threatened by conflict and rattan shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/myanmars-chinlone-ball-sport-threatened-by-conflict-and-rattan-shortages/): Artisans seek to preserve ancient ball sport that is part of Southeast Asian nation’s heritage.
- [Pakistan Sought Russia's Help To Ease Tensions With India After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/pakistan-sought-russias-help-to-ease-tensions-with-india-after-operation-sindoor/): The appeal was conveyed through a letter delivered by Syed Tariq Fatemi, special assistant to Shehbaz Sharif, to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- [Violent Turbulence Hits Ryanair Flight In Germany Prompting Emergency Landing, 9 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/violent-turbulence-hits-ryanair-flight-in-germany-prompting-emergency-landing-9-injured/): The flight from Berlin landed safely in Memmingen, about 115 km (70 miles) west of Munich, after bad weather prompted the pilot to initiate the emergency landing
- [Trump is letting Putin win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-is-letting-putin-win/): Every day without leadership from Washington means more bloodshed in Ukraine – and more cracks in global security.
- [Which countries are on Trump’s travel ban list, and who will be affected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/which-countries-are-on-trumps-travel-ban-list-and-who-will-be-affected/): Trump imposed a complete travel ban on nationals of 12 countries, while those from seven more face restrictions.
- [Heavy rainfall triggers deadly flooding in northeast India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/heavy-rainfall-triggers-deadly-flooding-in-northeast-india/): Severe monsoon rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides in northeast India, killing at least 48 people.
- [FIFA slashes ticket prices for Inter Miami’s Club World Cup opener: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/fifa-slashes-ticket-prices-for-inter-miamis-club-world-cup-opener-report/): Football’s world governing body has reduced prices on thousands of tickets before tournament opener in Miami.
- [Russian drone strike kills 5 as Moscow pledges response to Ukraine attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/russian-drone-strike-kills-5-as-moscow-pledges-response-to-ukraine-attacks/): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Russia will respond to recent Ukrainian attacks when its military sees fit.
- [WATCH: Ukraine Releases Drone Footage of Operation Spiderweb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/watch-ukraine-releases-drone-footage-of-operation-spiderweb/): Ukraine’s security service releases dramatic footage of its drone strikes on Russian air bases. The video shows drones weaving between parked aircraft, several of which are seen engulfed in flames. Some planes appear covered with tyres, possibly a last-ditch effort to confuse targeting or reduce damage.President Zelensky hails the strike as “one for the history […]
- [Who Is Pakistan's 'Madam N', Travel Agent Linked With Indian YouTubers Nabbed For Spying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/who-is-pakistans-madam-n-travel-agent-linked-with-indian-youtubers-nabbed-for-spying/): A Pakistani woman named Naushaba Shahzad Masood, also known as ‘Madam N’, is allegedly responsible for using social media influencers in espionage activities against India.
- [Bodies Of 2 Israeli-American Hostages Killed In Oct 7 Hamas Attack Recovered. Who Were They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/bodies-of-2-israeli-american-hostages-killed-in-oct-7-hamas-attack-recovered-who-were-they/): Netanyahu on Thursday announced that the remains of Judith Weinstein, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, had been brought back to Israel in a special military operation
- [India-Pakistan Clash Came Up During Putin-Trump Phone Call, Says Kremlin Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/india-pakistan-clash-came-up-during-putin-trump-phone-call-says-kremlin-aide/): The recent conflict between India and Pakistan was among the issues figured during a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, according to a Kremlin aide.
- [NATO Conducts ‘Immediate Response 25’ Drill Under Live Fire in Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/nato-conducts-immediate-response-25-drill-under-live-fire-in-greece/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Warns It Will ‘Act Accordingly’ As Greta Thunberg Sails To Gaza With Aid: ‘We're Prepared’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/israel-warns-it-will-act-accordingly-as-greta-thunberg-sails-to-gaza-with-aid-were-prepared/): Greta Thunberg joined 11 others- including Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham- on a ship operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition which departed from Catania.
- [Putin Warned Trump Of Retaliatory Strikes On Ukraine, Kremlin Confirms After Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/putin-warned-trump-of-retaliatory-strikes-on-ukraine-kremlin-confirms-after-call/): This comes as Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to retaliate following a major Ukrainian drone attack on airbases inside Russia.
- [New Zealand Parliament Suspends 3 Māori Party Lawmakers For Haka Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/new-zealand-parliament-suspends-3-maori-party-lawmakers-for-haka-protest/): Inside and outside Parliament, the haka has increasingly been welcomed as an important part of New Zealand life.
- [Putin Tells Trump Russia Will Respond To Ukraine Drone Attack As Kim Vows Unconditional Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/putin-tells-trump-russia-will-respond-to-ukraine-drone-attack-as-kim-vows-unconditional-support/): US President Donald Trump said Russian President Putin told him that Moscow would respond to Ukraine’s recent drone strikes during a phone call on June 4 Trump said they discussed the Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields and aircraft, calling it “a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace” “Putin “did […]
- [Israeli settlers burn homes in occupied West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/israeli-settlers-burn-homes-in-occupied-west-bank-village/): Israeli settlers set fire to homes while families were still inside.
- [Trump orders investigation of Biden’s actions as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/trump-orders-investigation-of-bidens-actions-as-president/): The president says Biden’s aides hid his alleged mental health decline and unlawfully used an autopen.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full match schedule, qualified teams, start times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-full-match-schedule-qualified-teams-start-times/): Full match schedule, format, qualified teams, groups, stadiums, date & start times before 32-team 2025 Club World Cup.
- [Ukraine war intensifies as peace talks appear at dead end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/ukraine-war-intensifies-as-peace-talks-appear-at-dead-end/): Russia lost a third of its strategic bombers as talks stalled, while Moscow’s forces made marginal front-line advances.
- [Kohli ‘absolutely gutted’ as 11 die in Bengaluru cricket stadium stampede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/kohli-absolutely-gutted-as-11-die-in-bengaluru-cricket-stadium-stampede/): Former India captain Virat Kohli was celebrating RCB’s IPL title when a stampede turned fatal near Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- [US presses NATO to agree defence spending hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/us-presses-nato-to-agree-defence-spending-hike/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he thinks that the committment to the increased budget will happen this month.
- [Beijing warns the EU to stop ‘provoking trouble’ in the South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/beijing-warns-the-eu-to-stop-provoking-trouble-in-the-south-china-sea/): The warning from China’s embassy in the Philippines follows criticism from a top EU official about Beijing’s conduct.
- [Fact check: Will ‘big beautiful bill’ really allow Trump to delay election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/fact-check-will-big-beautiful-bill-really-allow-trump-to-delay-election/): No, the US president would not be able to delay or cancel elections if his tax-and-spending bill becomes law.
- [Eid Ban, Rs 5 Lakh Fine: Why Are Ahmadiyya Muslims Barred From Worship In Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/eid-ban-rs-5-lakh-fine-why-are-ahmadiyya-muslims-barred-from-worship-in-pakistan/): As Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community faces a crackdown in Punjab and Sindh, with threats of fines and imprisonment for celebrating the festival
- [Dassault Aviation, Tata Sign Deal To Co-Produce Rafale Fuselage In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/dassault-aviation-tata-sign-deal-to-co-produce-rafale-fuselage-in-india/): According to the agreement, the first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line by FY2028
- [Putin's Bombers “irretrievably Destroyed” in New Video, Kyiv Hit "Fewer Russian Planes" Than Claimed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/putins-bombers-irretrievably-destroyed-in-new-video-kyiv-hit-fewer-russian-planes-than-claimed/): The Security Service of Ukraine released new footage on June 4 of its major drone strike on four Russian military airbases The video showed attack drones targeting numerous Russian strategic bombers and landing on two airborne early warning and control planesOn June 1, Ukrainian authorities said Operation Spider Web on the airfields used 117 drones […]
- [This Is The Only Country In The World That Grows All The Food It Needs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/05/this-is-the-only-country-in-the-world-that-grows-all-the-food-it-needs/): According to the report, most countries depend on a single nation for over half their food imports, risking severe impacts on prices and supply during a market shock
- [Deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/deported-man-kilmar-abrego-garcia-returned-to-us-to-face-charges/): After his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia faces US charges of transporting undocumented migrants.
- [Trump announces second round of US trade talks with China next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-announces-second-round-of-us-trade-talks-with-china-next-week/): Teams will try to resolve tariffs war amid spats over China’s curbs on rare minerals and US revocation of student visas.
- [France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/france-honours-veterans-on-81st-anniversary-of-d-day/): Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.
- ["Lost His Mind" Trump Hurls Fresh Insults at Musk as Russia, Europe "Welcome" Tesla-SpaceX Boss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/lost-his-mind-trump-hurls-fresh-insults-at-musk-as-russia-europe-welcome-tesla-spacex-boss/): US President Donald Trump called Elon Musk a man “who has lost his mind” and is reportedly planning to ditch his red Tesla car after a stunning public spat. Musk’s harsh criticisms of Trump’s “big, beautiful” spending bill triggered an astonishing meltdown between the former allies. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped that […]
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in the US, facing charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/kilmar-abrego-garcia-back-in-the-us-facing-charges/): Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador, has been returned to the US.
- [Why does Donald Trump seem to be fixated on foreign nationals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/why-does-donald-trump-seem-to-be-fixated-on-foreign-nationals/): The US president has imposed a new blanket travel ban on 12 countries that he claims is for national security.
- [Peruvian police seize 5.5 tonnes of drugs in major raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/peruvian-police-seize-5-5-tonnes-of-drugs-in-major-raid/): Peruvian police showcased 5.5 tonnes of seized drugs after a large anti-narcotics operation.
- [Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/muslims-around-the-world-celebrate-eid-al-adha/): The annual festival follows the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates sacrifice and submission to God.
- [Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/russias-wagner-mercenaries-leaving-mali-africa-corps-to-remain/): The shift brings Russian support to ‘a more fundamental level’, says Kremlin-backed paramilitary force Africa Corps.
- [World’s tallest railway bridge links Kashmir Valley to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/worlds-tallest-railway-bridge-links-kashmir-valley-to-india/): India’s PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.
- [How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/how-the-myth-of-democracy-fuels-the-us-forever-wars/): For decades, American elites sold the myth of spreading democracy. What was it that drove them?
- ["Existential" War, Russia Rebukes Trump's "Park Fight" Analogy, Ukraine Attempts New Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/existential-war-russia-rebukes-trumps-park-fight-analogy-ukraine-attempts-new-drone-attack/): The Kremlin said on Friday (June 6) that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.”Sometimes you see two young children fighting like crazy, they hate each other and they’re fighting in a park,” Trump said on Thursday. “Sometimes you’re better off […]
- [Muslims in Gaza mark Eid amid mourning and destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/muslims-in-gaza-mark-eid-amid-mourning-and-destruction/): As Israeli attacks continue, Muslims in Gaza mark another Eid al-Adha with prayers among ruins.
- [Tottenham sack Postecoglou despite Europa League win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/tottenham-sack-postecoglou-despite-europa-league-win/): Tottenham Hotspur have on Friday sacked manager Ange Postecoglou despite the Premier League club’s Europa League win.
- [Nine Palestinians killed as Gaza aid distribution centres again close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/nine-palestinians-killed-as-gaza-aid-distribution-centres-again-close/): Officials say at least nine more Palestinians were killed trying to reach aid distribution sites in Rafah.
- [Trump Vs Elon Musk | Allies Trying To Broker Musk And Trump Feud: Report | Trump Musk Fight | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-vs-elon-musk-allies-trying-to-broker-musk-and-trump-feud-report-trump-musk-fight-news18/): | Allies try to broker Musk-Trump peace deal: Reports n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pakistani National Convicted In US For Smuggling Iranian Arms To Houthis | US Houthi War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/pakistani-national-convicted-in-us-for-smuggling-iranian-arms-to-houthis-us-houthi-war-news18/): A U.S. jury has convicted Muhammad Pahlawan, a 49-year-old Pakistani man, for smuggling Iranian-made weapons to Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Pahlawan faces charges including conspiring to support terrorism, aiding Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program, and transporting explosives. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Epstein’s Former Lawyer Reacts To Musk’s ‘Big Bomb’ On Trump: ‘I Specifically Asked Him’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/epsteins-former-lawyer-reacts-to-musks-big-bomb-on-trump-i-specifically-asked-him/): Despite Trump’s previous social ties to Epstein, no public documents released so far directly implicate him in Epstein’s criminal enterprise.
- ['Legal Process Is Underway': Mark Carney On Nijjar Case Probe After Inviting PM Modi To G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/legal-process-is-underway-mark-carney-on-nijjar-case-probe-after-inviting-pm-modi-to-g7/): Mark Carney’s remarks came after he invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-meets-saudi-crown-prince-discusses-bilateral-ties/): In a post shared on X, Shehbaz Sharif said he was “honored to meet my dear brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.”
- [‘I Missed My Son’s Birth’: Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil, Detained Over Gaza Protest, Shares Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/i-missed-my-sons-birth-columbia-student-mahmoud-khalil-detained-over-gaza-protest-shares-ordeal/): Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident originally from Syria, said he suffered “irreparable harm” during months in federal immigration custody in Louisiana.
- [Trump And Musk’s Spectacular Split Minute-By-Minute: How President & First Buddy’s Friendship Ended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-and-musks-spectacular-split-minute-by-minute-how-president-first-buddys-friendship-ended/): The high profile bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk finally imploded on June 5, with the president claiming the world’s richest man had gone “CRAZY” and threatening to terminate his multi-billion dollar government contracts. Over the course of five few hours, both men traded blows from their respective social media platforms, as their partnership […]
- [US DoT says Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-dot-says-biden-fuel-economy-rules-exceeded-legal-authority/): The mandate that the DoT challenged was a key part of former President Joe Biden’s plan to address climate change.
- [Booby-Trap Kills 4 IDF Soldiers, Bibi Admits Arming Anti-Hamas Gaza Gang, French "Genocide" Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/booby-trap-kills-4-idf-soldiers-bibi-admits-arming-anti-hamas-gaza-gang-french-genocide-probe/): The IDF said four soldiers were killed and five were wounded by an explosion in a building in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis. According to an initial IDF probe, the soldiers entered the building to clear it of possible “terror” infrastructure, including tunnels.The building was booby-trapped, and the explosion caused the structure to collapse on the […]
- [Jaish Headquarters In Pakistan’s Bahawalpur Marked ‘Permanently Closed’ After India’s Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/jaish-headquarters-in-pakistans-bahawalpur-marked-permanently-closed-after-indias-strike/): The compound, though publicly presented as a mosque, reportedly functioned as a JeM training and indoctrination centre
- [Donald Trump Feud Wipes $34 Billion From Elon Musk’s Net Worth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/donald-trump-feud-wipes-34-billion-from-elon-musks-net-worth/): The plunge was largely driven by a sharp 14% drop in Tesla’s share price, which coincided with an increasingly public war of words between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
- [Interpol red notice issued for Ghana’s former finance minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/interpol-red-notice-issued-for-ghanas-former-finance-minister/): Ken Ofori-Atta skipped prosecutor summons over corruption claims, including multimillion-dollar cathedral project.
- [‘Treated Like Criminal’: Pakistani Man Alleges Georgia Denied Him Entry Despite Valid UAE Residency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/treated-like-criminal-pakistani-man-alleges-georgia-denied-him-entry-despite-valid-uae-residency/): Georgia permits visa-free entry to UAE citizens and allows UAE residency holders to stay for up to 90 days.
- [Donald Trump And Elon Musk: The Big, Beautiful Breakup | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/donald-trump-and-elon-musk-the-big-beautiful-breakup-gfx/): The Donald Trump–Elon Musk bromance has nosedived into a political soap opera. Here’s how it all unfolded.
- [Alcaraz on course for French Open defence as Musetti retires injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/alcaraz-on-course-for-french-open-defence-as-musetti-retires-injured/): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz set to defend French Open title on Sunday as Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti withdraws injured in semi.
- [US economy adds 139,000 jobs as growth slows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-economy-adds-139000-jobs-as-growth-slows/): The biggest gains were in healthcare, which added 62,000 jobs, while the economy lost 22,000 federal government jobs.
- [Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Leave Mass Layoffs At Education Dept In Place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-leave-mass-layoffs-at-education-dept-in-place/): The Justice Department’s emergency appeal to the high court said U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston exceeded his authority last month
- ['Agreed To Continued Law Enforcement Dialogue': Canada PM Carney On Talks With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/agreed-to-continued-law-enforcement-dialogue-canada-pm-carney-on-talks-with-pm-modi/): India’s relations with Canada had grown strained under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, largely due to concerns over the killing of a Khalistani separatist
- [‘They Played Football With Severed Heads’: Russian Soldier Shares Grim Details Of Putin’s Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/they-played-football-with-severed-heads-russian-soldier-shares-grim-details-of-putins-army/): In one particularly horrifying account, Ilya Elokhin described soldiers using severed heads as footballs.
- [Russia Mocks Trump-Musk Spat, Offers To Broker ‘Peace Talks’ And Give Tesla A Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/russia-mocks-trump-musk-spat-offers-to-broker-peace-talks-and-give-tesla-a-home/): The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace talks.
- [Power, Lust, Revenge: Priest's 1337 Murder Mystery Solved After 700 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/power-lust-revenge-priests-1337-murder-mystery-solved-after-700-years/): Historians at Cambridge found that the 1337 murder of priest John Ford in Salisbury was ordered by aristocrat Ella Fitzpaine, revealed by the ‘Medieval Murder Maps’ project
- [Prince Harry ‘Feels Alone’ In California With Meghan Markle, Misses UK Friends: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/prince-harry-feels-alone-in-california-with-meghan-markle-misses-uk-friends-report/): The Duke of Sussex is feeling “desperately lonely,” largely cut off from longtime friends and family, and struggling to find meaningful companionship in California.
- [The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/the-netherlands-to-hold-election-on-october-29-after-government-collapse/): Polls indicate a close race between Dutch far-right PVV party and the Labour/Green Left alliance.
- [Late-Night Comics Roast 'Unthinkable' Trump-Musk Feud: 'Two Narcissistic Megalomaniacs...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/late-night-comics-roast-unthinkable-trump-musk-feud-two-narcissistic-megalomaniacs/): Comedians Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert pounced on the billionaire-vs-president drama and how. 
- [Japan Spots Chinese Vessel Beyond "First Island Chain", US-Philippines Hold Drill in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/japan-spots-chinese-vessel-beyond-first-island-chain-us-philippines-hold-drill-in-south-china-sea/): China has deployed naval vessels beyond an island chain in the Western Pacific—a strategic barrier to contain its forces—passing through waterways near Japan, a close United States ally.Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines form the First Island Chain—an arc of allied territories aimed at limiting China’s access to the broader Western Pacific under a U.S. containment […]
- [Jordan celebrate reaching first World Cup after win against Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/jordan-celebrate-reaching-first-world-cup-after-win-against-oman/): Jordanians are celebrating their football team’s first qualification for a FIFA World Cup following win in Oman.
- ["Nuclear Dust Would Have Blown..." Trump Takes India-Pak Truce Credit, Russia Hails "Involvement"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/nuclear-dust-would-have-blown-trump-takes-india-pak-truce-credit-russia-hails-involvement/): U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, averting what he described as a potential nuclear conflict. This assertion was made during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly listened attentively but did not confirm the details of Trump’s involvement. :00 INTRODUCTION04:03 PUTIN “NAVIGATING WATERS […]
- [Red Car, Now Red Face? Trump Considering Selling His Tesla As Elon Musk Feud Heats Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/red-car-now-red-face-trump-considering-selling-his-tesla-as-elon-musk-feud-heats-up/): Donald Trump is “considering selling or giving away” the Tesla, as tensions between the two billionaires boil over in full public view.
- [Pakistan's Jacobabad Airbase Under Repair After Damage In Indian Strikes, Satellite Image Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/pakistans-jacobabad-airbase-under-repair-after-damage-in-indian-strikes-satellite-image-out/): A newly surfaced satellite image reveals that a hangar at Pakistan’s Jacobabad airbase—targeted by India during last month’s Operation Sindoor—is now covered with tarpaulin
- ['No Running Water, Got VCR In 12th Grade': Sundar Pichai Opens Up About Childhood In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/no-running-water-got-vcr-in-12th-grade-sundar-pichai-opens-up-about-childhood-in-india/): “It was a five-year waiting list, and we got a rotary telephone. But it changed our lives. People would come to our house to make calls to their loved ones,” Sundar Pichai said.
- [US-backed GHF says Gaza aid sites remain shut as Israeli attacks kill 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-backed-ghf-says-gaza-aid-sites-remain-shut-as-israeli-attacks-kill-22/): The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which began distributing aid last week, has closed all its centres.
- [Gynaecologist Gets 21-Year Sentence For 70 Rapes Over Two Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/gynaecologist-gets-21-year-sentence-for-70-rapes-over-two-decades/): The Norwegian court also found the doctor guilty of 80 counts of abusing his professional position
- [Bangladesh National Election To Be Held In First Half Of April 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/bangladesh-national-election-to-be-held-in-first-half-of-april-2026/): This comes amid mounting political pressure on the interim government, currently led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, to conduct elections earlier.
- [Bangladesh Political Killings: Delhi Think Tank To Petition International Criminal Court Against Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/bangladesh-political-killings-delhi-think-tank-to-petition-international-criminal-court-against-yunus/): RRAG will file a formal complaint, comparing the situation in Bangladesh under Yunus with crimes against humanity committed in Kenya in 2007 and 2008, which were probed by ICC
- [European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/european-union-backs-icc-after-us-sanctions-on-court-judges/): EU affirms its unwavering support for the ICC, denouncing US sanctions as a threat to judicial independence and justice.
- [What are ‘crypto kidnappings’ and why are they on the rise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/what-are-crypto-kidnappings-and-why-are-they-on-the-rise/): Attempted abductions of ‘crypto tycoons’ are becoming more frequent and insurance companies are cashing in.
- [Trump v Musk: How did we get here?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-v-musk-how-did-we-get-here/): The US president and the world’s richest man appear to have fallen out, how did we get here?
- [Covid Virus's Bodyguard: How Pathogen Protects Itself While Replicating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/covid-viruss-bodyguard-how-pathogen-protects-itself-while-replicating/): US study highlights that disrupting this protective shield significantly reduces the virus’s ability to spread, which could be key to developing more effective antiviral treatments
- [US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Israel-US Probes, UN, EU Fume As Court's Independence 'Undermined'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-sanctions-four-icc-judges-over-israel-us-probes-un-eu-fume-as-courts-independence-undermined/): The United States on Thursday (June 6) imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it ramped up pressure to neuter the court of last resort.The four judges in The Hague, all women, will be barred entry to the United States […]
- [Next Pandemic Soon? Bat Viruses In China Show Covid-Like Threat, Scientists Warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/next-pandemic-soon-bat-viruses-in-china-show-covid-like-threat-scientists-warn/): Like SARS-CoV-2- the virus behind Covid-19- these bat viruses use spike proteins to invade host cells by attaching to the ACE2 receptor.
- [How Did An Australian Warship Block The Internet Across New Zealand Overnight?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/how-did-an-australian-warship-block-the-internet-across-new-zealand-overnight/): Technology experts said the disruption started around 2 am, affecting internet connectivity and causing many small radio stations across New Zealand to go off air
- [Can AI be held accountable? AI ethicist on tech giants and the AI boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/can-ai-be-held-accountable-ai-ethicist-on-tech-giants-and-the-ai-boom/): What is the future of AI and efforts to regulate its harms? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to AI ethicist Rumman Chowdhury.
- [Israel's Evacuation Warning To Gaza Residents Ahead Of ‘Striking Rocket Launch Sites’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/israels-evacuation-warning-to-gaza-residents-ahead-of-striking-rocket-launch-sites/): With the new warning, around 80 per cent of the Gaza Strip has come under some form of forced displacement order
- ['Lost His Mind': Trump Says He's Not Interested To Talk To Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/lost-his-mind-trump-says-hes-not-interested-to-talk-to-elon-musk/): Donald Trump’s comment was made in response to reports that the pair were scheduled to speak privately, a plan that now appears uncertain.
- [Who Is Manmeet Singh? Indian-Origin Blogger Fined In Singapore Over False TikTok Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/who-is-manmeet-singh-indian-origin-blogger-fined-in-singapore-over-false-tiktok-claim/): The court found that Singh made these claims without verifying the information, which he had received from an unknown source via WhatsApp
- [As Musk Calls For Impeachment, JD Vance Rallies Behind Trump: ‘Calm Under Pressure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/as-musk-calls-for-impeachment-jd-vance-rallies-behind-trump-calm-under-pressure/): JD Vance’s comments come as Donald Trump and Elon Musk entered into an increasingly public and hostile feud.
- [What has Musk accused Trump of in relation to the Epstein files?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/what-has-musk-accused-trump-of-in-relation-to-the-epstein-files/): After leaving DOGE, Musk has claimed Trump is named in Epstein files which remain sealed.
- [Simla Agreement Is Dead, Says Pakistan; No, It's Not, Says Pakistan Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/simla-agreement-is-dead-says-pakistan-no-its-not-says-pakistan-again/): Pakistan’s foreign office has rejected its defence minister Khawaja Asif’s claim that ‘the Simla Agreement is now a dead document’
- [Has DOGE really saved the US government $180bn?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/has-doge-really-saved-the-us-government-180bn/): Elon Musk first claimed the department would make savings of $2 trillion, but what do the figures really show?
- [How Trump makes us miss the real story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/how-trump-makes-us-miss-the-real-story/): Through calculated chaos and spectacle, Trump distracts us all from the dangerous consequences of his agenda.
- [Lamine Yamal-Ronaldo face off for first time in UEFA Nations League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/lamine-yamal-ronaldo-face-off-for-first-time-in-uefa-nations-league-final/): European football’s oldest and newest stars set to battle it out as UEFA’s secondary competition captures imagination.
- [Elon Musk’s Former Partner Ashley St. Clair Taunts Trump: 'Need Any Breakup Advice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/elon-musks-former-partner-ashley-st-clair-taunts-trump-need-any-breakup-advice/): Ashley St. Clair’s post comes as Elon Musk publicly spoke against Donald Trump, criticizing the US President over a proposed bill.
- [Netanyahu Confirms Israel Arming Groups Opposed To Hamas In Gaza: 'What's Bad About That'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/netanyahu-confirms-israel-arming-groups-opposed-to-hamas-in-gaza-whats-bad-about-that/): Israel- Hamas War: Benjamin Netanyahu defended the decision, saying, “What’s wrong with this? It saves the lives of Israeli soldiers.”
- [IDF Bombs Hezbollah "Drone Factories" in "17 Strikes," Iran Fumes at Israeli "Aggression" in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/idf-bombs-hezbollah-drone-factories-in-17-strikes-iran-fumes-at-israeli-aggression-in-lebanon/): Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a significant series of airstrikes on southern Beirut, targeting what they identified as Hezbollah drone production facilities. The strikes, numbering 17, were among the most extensive since the November 2024 ceasefire and occurred just before the Eid al-Adha holiday. The IDF claimed that Hezbollah, allegedly with Iranian support, was producing […]
- [Donald Trump, Elon Musk To Speak Privately Amid Public Falling-Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/donald-trump-elon-musk-to-speak-privately-amid-public-falling-out/): The planned call comes as Donald Trump attempted to downplay the fallout saying, “Oh, it’s okay. It’s going very well—never done better.”
- [Modi inaugurates strategic railway project in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/modi-inaugurates-strategic-railway-project-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): The rail link will connect the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time.
- [“No winners, only losers” in Trump-Musk feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/no-winners-only-losers-in-trump-musk-feud/): A GOP civil war is brewing between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with no winners in sight, says political analyst Eric Ham
- [What is driving a surge in COVID cases in India, other countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/what-is-driving-a-surge-in-covid-cases-in-india-other-countries/): All we know so far about the symptoms and spread of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1.
- [US Troops In South Korea To Attack China In Case Of Taiwan Invasion? What Defence Secy Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-troops-in-south-korea-to-attack-china-in-case-of-taiwan-invasion-what-defence-secy-said/): Currently, 28,500 American troops are stationed in South Korea, primarily tasked with deterring threats from North Korea.
- [Woman Dies After Being Hit By Train While Trying To Save Pet Dog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-train-while-trying-to-save-pet-dog/): 42-year-old Alicia Leonardi from Plaistow was walking with a male friend and an unleashed dog along the railway tracks when the incident occurred
- ['Illegal Alien’: Former White House Official Urges Trump To Deport Elon Musk From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/illegal-alien-former-white-house-official-urges-trump-to-deport-elon-musk-from-us/): Steve Bannon called on Donald Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) in response to Elon Musk’s threat to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.
- [Australian Scientists Have Found A Way To Fight Superbug That Kills 10 Lakh Every Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/australian-scientists-have-found-a-way-to-fight-superbug-that-kills-10-lakh-every-year/): Australian scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute developed Real-Time Genome Sequencing to combat Staphylococcus aureus, improving treatment precision and saving lives
- [‘Reconsider Indus Waters Treaty Suspension’: Pakistan Sent 4 Letters To India, 3 After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/reconsider-indus-waters-treaty-suspension-pakistan-sent-4-letters-to-india-3-after-op-sindoor/): In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reiterated that “trade and terror, water and blood, bullets and dialogue cannot go together”
- [Poison Cake, Anonymous Letter, Dead Teen: Killer Was The ‘Friend’ Who Watched Her Die At Sleepover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/poison-cake-anonymous-letter-dead-teen-killer-was-the-friend-who-watched-her-die-at-sleepover/): The suspect joined a sleepover at the victim’s home and watched her friend’s health worsen after eating the cake, without showing any reaction
- [Missiles Spark Fireball Blasts Across Cities As Russia Targets 'Almost All of Ukraine' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/missiles-spark-fireball-blasts-across-cities-as-russia-targets-almost-all-of-ukraine-video/): Footage from the strikes showed missiles screeching overhead moments before erupting into fireball explosions.
- [Indian police arrest four people in connection with deadly cricket stampede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/indian-police-arrest-four-people-in-connection-with-deadly-cricket-stampede/): At least 11 people died and dozens of others were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru stadium on Wednesday.
- [To survive, Orban is plotting a far-right takeover of Brussels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/to-survive-orban-is-plotting-a-far-right-takeover-of-brussels/): Hungary’s leader is building a far-right alliance to block EU sanctions and protect his rule at home.
- [Russia Shot 400 Drones, 40 Missiles In Overnight Strikes In Ukraine: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/russia-shot-400-drones-40-missiles-in-overnight-strikes-in-ukraine-zelenskyy/): Russia carried out retaliatory strikes with ballistic missiles and drones in Kyiv on Friday. Zelenskyy said that Moscow shot 400 drones and 40 missiles into Ukrainian territory.
- [Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/where-does-polands-new-president-stand-on-ukraine/): As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address ‘overdue historical issues’.
- [Pacers-Thunder: Haliburton last-second shot beats OKC in NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/pacers-thunder-haliburton-last-second-shot-beats-okc-in-nba-finals/): Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner allows Indiana Pacers to steal Game 1 on the road against favoured OKC Thunder.
- [Thailand ready for ‘high-level operation’ in Cambodia border dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/thailand-ready-for-high-level-operation-in-cambodia-border-dispute/): Thailand’s military said it had gathered ‘worrisome’ indications that Cambodia has stepped up its military readiness.
- [Israel attacks Beirut suburbs on eve of Eid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/israel-attacks-beirut-suburbs-on-eve-of-eid/): Israeli air attacks hit buildings in neighbourhoods across southern Beirut on Thursday.
- [At least four killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/at-least-four-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-kyiv/): Russia launches widescale assault on six regions of Ukraine, as Kyiv calls for strong international response.
- [How International Students Shaped America’s Elite Campuses & Why They're Now At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/how-international-students-shaped-americas-elite-campuses-why-theyre-now-at-risk/): Between 2013 and 2023, Harvard’s international graduate population rose by nearly 2,000 students.
- [Elon Musk Vs Donald Trump: Why Epstein Files Are Back In Headlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/elon-musk-vs-donald-trump-why-epstein-files-are-back-in-headlines/): Musk’s Trump claim has put the spotlight back on Epstein files. A detailed look at what may still remain hidden in one of the world’s most high-profile sex trafficking cases
- [The US has checked out. Can Europe stop Putin alone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/the-us-has-checked-out-can-europe-stop-putin-alone/): As Trump pulls away from Ukraine, Europe must choose: lead the fight – or face the cost of Russian victory.
- [Guatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/guatemalas-volcano-of-fire-sends-ash-lava-flowing-as-hundreds-flee/): Fiery lava seen flowing from the volcano near the capital as disaster agency issues warning to nearby residents.
- [Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Launch Caught In Musk-Trump Feud?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shuklas-space-launch-caught-in-musk-trump-feud/): Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to travel to the ISS onboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft this month. The Trump-Musk online spat has raised concerns over the mission.
- [Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/tech-giants-see-emissions-surge-150-percent-in-3-years-amid-ai-boom-un/): Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centres led to a spike in electricity demand between 2020 and 2023.
- [UN warns of surge in acute malnutrition among Gaza’s young children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/un-warns-of-surge-in-acute-malnutrition-among-gazas-young-children/): Children requiring hospitalisation for complications due to severe malnutrition rising as health system ‘collapsing’.
- [Trump–Musk Rift Widens As Tesla CEO Warns 'Tariffs Could Trigger Recession In US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/trump-musk-rift-widens-as-tesla-ceo-warns-tariffs-could-trigger-recession-in-us/): For months, speculation lingered over how long the alliance between the world’s richest man and the US president could last.
- ['Deeper Military And Political Complicity': Pakistan’s FATF Status Under Fresh Scrutiny After Jihadi Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/deeper-military-and-political-complicity-pakistans-fatf-status-under-fresh-scrutiny-after-jihadi-rally/): While Pakistan exited the FATF grey list in October 2022 after meeting 34 action points across two action plans
- ['India Laying Ground For First Nuclear Water War', Claims Bilawal Amid Indus Treaty Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/india-laying-ground-for-first-nuclear-water-war-claims-bilawal-amid-indus-treaty-tensions-report/): Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that India is violating the Indus Waters Treaty and said that cutting off Pakistan’s water supply amounts to an act of war.
- [Nehru-Bose To Mao-Liu: Political Fallouts Are Common But Trump-Musk Breakup May Be The Ugliest Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/nehru-bose-to-mao-liu-political-fallouts-are-common-but-trump-musk-breakup-may-be-the-ugliest-yet/): The Donald Trump-Elon Musk feud joins a long list of major political fallouts that reshaped power, from India and China to America’s most bitter rivalries
- [US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Harvard Entry Ban On Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-harvard-entry-ban-on-foreign-students/): The lawsuit claims the Trump administration’s national security justification for the proclamation is a pretext for a “governmental vendetta” against Harvard.
- ['Trump Was Pissed': US Senator Describes President's Reaction After Elon Musk's Explosive Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-was-pissed-us-senator-describes-presidents-reaction-after-elon-musks-explosive-claims/): As the feud between Musk and Trump escalated on Thursday, Republican Senator Ted Cruz said the president was “pissed” after the Tesla CEO made some shocking claims.
- [Trump deploys National Guard to quell protests against ICE in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-deploys-national-guard-to-quell-protests-against-ice-in-los-angeles/): White House says the US president is deploying 2,000 guardsmen as protests against immigration raids continue.
- [Pakistani Data Shows 15% Indus Basin Water Flow Drop In Punjab, Dams Near Dead Level | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/pakistani-data-shows-15-indus-basin-water-flow-drop-in-punjab-dams-near-dead-level-exclusive-2/): Official Pakistani data reviewed by CNN-News18 shows a sharp drop in water flow from Pakistan’s dams in the Indus basin due to India’s move to control the tap on the western rivers. There is a nearly 15% drop in water released by Pakistan from its various dams this week, compared to the same period last […]
- [TikToker 'Khaby Lame' Detained By Immigration Agents In Las Vegas. Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/tiktoker-khaby-lame-detained-by-immigration-agents-in-las-vegas-heres-what-we-know/): Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame, TikTok star who holds Sengalese and Italian citizenship, was detained by immigrant agents for allegedly overstaying his visa.
- ['Bangladesh Women’s Rights Under Threat': Dhaka University Professor Zobaida Nasreen | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/bangladesh-womens-rights-under-threat-dhaka-university-professor-zobaida-nasreen-exclusive/): Dr Nasreen described the situation as ‘pathetic’, with women facing increasing threats and social intimidation for advocating their rights
- [Trump Deploys 2,000 Troops In LA Amid Protests Against Immigration Raids, Issues Dire Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-deploys-2000-troops-in-la-amid-protests-against-immigration-raids-issues-dire-warning/): Protests erupted across Los Angeles after immigration agents arrested at least 44 people in the city on Friday. Smoke bombs and tear gas canisters were hurled to curb protests.
- [Pakistani Data Shows 15% Indus Basin Water Flow Drop In Punjab, Dams Near Dead Level | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/pakistani-data-shows-15-indus-basin-water-flow-drop-in-punjab-dams-near-dead-level-exclusive/): On June 5, water release dropped to 1.24 lakh cusecs, compared to 1.44 lakh cusecs on the same date last year in Pakistan’s Punjab, the latest data shows
- [Who Is Miguel Uribe, Colombian Senator and Presidential Hopeful Shot in Bogota?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/who-is-miguel-uribe-colombian-senator-and-presidential-hopeful-shot-in-bogota/): Miguel Uribe, a Colombian senator, was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt while addressing a political event in Bogota. He comes from an influential family in Colombia.
- [Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot During Political Rally In Bogota | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/colombian-presidential-candidate-miguel-uribe-shot-during-political-rally-in-bogota-video/): Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who is one of the candidates for the next year’s presidential elections, was shot during a political rally in Bogota.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,200](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1200/): These are the key events on day 1,200 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Technology Must Complement, Not Replace, Human Mind In Judicial Decision-Making': CJI Gavai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/technology-must-complement-not-replace-human-mind-in-judicial-decision-making-cji-gavai/): The CJI said that complex legal issues often require an understanding of human context, societal implications, and ethical dilemmas that AI, in its current form, cannot fully grasp
- [Israel kills more than 70 in Gaza, including 16 in bombing family building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/israel-kills-more-than-70-in-gaza-including-16-in-bombing-family-building/): Latest deadly attack at US-backed aid hub kills eight Palestinians seeking food on second day of Eid al-Adha.
- [Nations League final: Spain-Portugal more than Yamal battle, says Ronaldo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/nations-league-final-spain-portugal-more-than-yamal-battle-says-ronaldo/): Defending champions Spain face 2019 winners, and Iberian rivals, Portugal in Sunday’s Nations League final in Munich.
- [ICE operating in LA for 2nd day amid protests against immigration raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ice-operating-in-la-for-2nd-day-amid-protests-against-immigration-raids/): US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested at least 44 people on Friday during a raid in downtown Los Angeles.
- [Israelis demand return of captives; pro-Palestine rallies held in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/israelis-demand-return-of-captives-pro-palestine-rallies-held-in-europe/): Hamas warns the fate of a captive being held in an area targeted by the Israeli army will rest on the military.
- [Trump warns Musk of ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trump-warns-musk-of-serious-consequences-if-he-funds-democrats/): It’s over: US president no desire to make up with Musk, who dredged up allegations of links to sex offender Epstein.
- [Can Donald Trump Ban Elon Musk's X In US Amid Escalating Feud?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/can-donald-trump-ban-elon-musks-x-in-us-amid-escalating-feud/): Donald Trump could potentially designate X a national security risk and ban it through executive authority, an expert said.
- [Pakistan Gives National Assembly Speaker, Senate Chairman Massive 500% Salary Hike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/pakistan-gives-national-assembly-speaker-senate-chairman-massive-500-salary-hike-report/): In addition to the revised salary, both top parliamentary officials will receive a 50% temporary allowance, a report claimed.
- [US Man Found Guilty Of Killing And Dismembering Teen College Student On First Date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/us-man-found-guilty-of-killing-and-dismembering-teen-college-student-on-first-date/): Inside the man’s basement, authorities uncovered what they described as a “sex dungeon,” complete with a sling, restraints, and other paraphernalia.
- [What’s behind the Trump-Musk break-up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/whats-behind-the-trump-musk-break-up/): Short-lived alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to have come to a dramatic end.
- [Musk Deletes Explosive Trump-Epstein Post Amid Backlash, Hints at Reset To End white House Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/musk-deletes-explosive-trump-epstein-post-amid-backlash-hints-at-reset-to-end-white-house-feud/): Elon Musk has deleted a controversial post on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that alleged President Donald Trump is implicated in the Epstein files. The tweet, which Musk later claimed was a joke, sparked a firestorm of criticism and raised questions about his relationship with the Trump administration.00:00 INTRODUCTION02:55 IS TRUMP REALLY IN […]
- ['Masood Azhar For Peace…': Priyanka Chaturvedi Rips Into UN Over Pakistan's Anti-Terror Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/masood-azhar-for-peace-priyanka-chaturvedi-rips-into-un-over-pakistans-anti-terror-role/): Slamming the UNSC for appointing Pakistan as the vice-chair of the anti-terror panel, Chaturvedi said the decision is like saying Masood Azhar to be the professor of global peace.
- [Donald Trump Says Relationship With Elon Musk Over: 'He’ll Pay The Consequences If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/donald-trump-says-relationship-with-elon-musk-over-hell-pay-the-consequences-if/): When asked whether he hoped to mend his relationship with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Donald Trump replied bluntly, “No.”
- [Yemen’s al-Qaeda leader threatens Trump, Musk over Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/yemens-al-qaeda-leader-threatens-trump-musk-over-israels-war-on-gaza/): Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, wanted by the US, challenges Houthi dominance of Arab and Muslim world’s resistance movement.
- [Gauff beats Sabalenka to claim French Open title for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/gauff-beats-sabalenka-to-claim-french-open-title-for-first-time/): Coco Gauff of the United States wins her second Grand Slam title beating Aryana Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open.
- [Next Round of US-China Trade Talks in London as Beijing Eases Rare Earth Curbs, Unveils AI Torpedo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/next-round-of-us-china-trade-talks-in-london-as-beijing-eases-rare-earth-curbs-unveils-ai-torpedo/): The next round of U.S.-China trade talks is scheduled to take place in London on Monday, June 9, 2025. This follows a significant development where Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to resume the flow of rare earth minerals and magnets to the United States. This agreement came after a rare phone call between President Donald […]
- ['Operation Spider's Web' Spooks China As It Fears Taiwan Could Copy Ukraine’s Drone Tactics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/operation-spiders-web-spooks-china-as-it-fears-taiwan-could-copy-ukraines-drone-tactics/): Chinese analysts warn of “infiltration” threats after Ukraine’s covert drone strikes deep inside Russia.
- [Trump Asks Aides If Elon Musk’s 'Changed' Behavior Is Due To Drug Use: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trump-asks-aides-if-elon-musks-changed-behavior-is-due-to-drug-use-report-2/): Donald Trump publicly downplayed the feud saying that he was “not even thinking about Elon” and wouldn’t be speaking to him “for a while”.
- [Trump Asks Aides If Elon Musk’s 'Changed' Behavior Is Due To Drug Use: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trump-asks-aides-if-elon-musks-changed-behavior-is-due-to-drug-use-report/): Donald Trump publicly downplayed the feud saying that he was “not even thinking about Elon” and wouldn’t be speaking to him “for a while”.
- [Iran Claims It Accessed Top-Secret Israeli Nuclear Files In Shadowy Covert Op: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/iran-claims-it-accessed-top-secret-israeli-nuclear-files-in-shadowy-covert-op-report/): Iran claims to have secured a large cache of sensitive Israeli intelligence, including files on nuclear facilities and defence plans.
- [Why Ukraine’s Daring Drone Strike In Russia Has Set Off Alarm Bells In US: ‘We Are Vulnerable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/why-ukraines-daring-drone-strike-in-russia-has-set-off-alarm-bells-in-us-we-are-vulnerable/): Among the most glaring examples is Andersen Air Force Base on Guam which, despite hosting some of the world’s most expensive aircraft, lacks hardened shelters.
- [Musk Vs Trump: Dark MAGA Conspiracy Theory Sparks Fears Of Tech-Backed Coup In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/musk-vs-trump-dark-maga-conspiracy-theory-sparks-fears-of-tech-backed-coup-in-us/): The “Dark MAGA” theory claims Musk and other tech elites aim to replace Trump with a CEO-style leader, raising fresh questions amid Musk’s public feud with the former president.
- [Syria confirms closure of civil war-era desert camp, displaced return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/syria-confirms-closure-of-civil-war-era-desert-camp-displaced-return-home/): The Rukban displacement camp, which opened and was cut off in the height of the war in 2014, housed thousands of people.
- [Ronaldo declines offers to play at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ronaldo-declines-offers-to-play-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he has no plans to play at Club World Cup, starting June 14.
- [Trippy Tea Turns Deadly: American Tourist Dies After Drinking Ayahuasca In Amazon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trippy-tea-turns-deadly-american-tourist-dies-after-drinking-ayahuasca-in-amazon/): An American tourist died after drinking a powerful hallucinogenic tea during a spiritual retreat in Peru’s Amazon.
- [From Sydney To Panama And Canada: The Indian-Origin Man Behind A Global Smuggling Ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/from-sydney-to-panama-and-canada-the-indian-origin-man-behind-a-global-smuggling-ring/): Gurvindar Singh is at the centre of a massive two-year investigation by Australia’s Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST)
- [This City Faces Catastrophic Water Crisis, Could Run Completely Dry By 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/this-city-faces-catastrophic-water-crisis-could-run-completely-dry-by-2030/): If current trends continue, Kabul’s aquifers could be completely depleted by 2030, threatening the lives of its seven million residents.
- [IDF Recovers Body of Thai Hostage from Rafah as it Faces a Manpower Crunch; Greta and Aid Near Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/idf-recovers-body-of-thai-hostage-from-rafah-as-it-faces-a-manpower-crunch-greta-and-aid-near-gaza/): The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai agricultural worker abducted during Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. His remains were found near Rafah in southern Gaza in a joint operation with Shin Bet. Pinta was the final Thai hostage confirmed dead; however, two other Thai […]
- [Russia Ukraine War As Ukraine's Successful Drone Operation Destroys Over 40 Russian Aircrafts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/russia-ukraine-war-as-ukraines-successful-drone-operation-destroys-over-40-russian-aircrafts/): The conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates as Ukraine’s successful drone operation destroys over 40 Russian aircraft, challenging Russia’s military image. In retaliation, Russia prepares for a strong counterstrike, leaving peace talks in limbo and tensions high. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [CNNNews18 Survey Poll On Rahul Gandhi's Narender Surender Jibe On PM Modi | BJP Vs Congress | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/cnnnews18-survey-poll-on-rahul-gandhis-narender-surender-jibe-on-pm-modi-bjp-vs-congress-news18/): | ’s jibe at sparks a political storm. polled 14,671 respondents over May 6-7 via web, social & TV QR codes using cutting-edge polling software. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Republican Congresswoman Miller Criticizes Sikh Prayer, Mistakenly Identifies Cleric As Muslim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/republican-congresswoman-miller-criticizes-sikh-prayer-mistakenly-identifies-cleric-as-muslim/): Giani Singh, a Sikh religious leader from New Jersey, was misidentified by GOP’s Mary Miller in a now-deleted social media post.
- [Canada PM Mark Carney Reveals Why He Invited PM Modi To G7 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/canada-pm-mark-carney-reveals-why-he-invited-pm-modi-to-g7-summit/): Hours after extending the invitation, Mark Carney cited India’s status as the fifth-largest economy as a reason for the invite.
- [Hamas and the media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/hamas-and-the-media/): Another tortured round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, another set of headlines laying the blame solely on Hamas.
- [Hague Hindus Dutch Hindus Demand Justice Amid Rising Hate Campaigns and Media Bias | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/hague-hindus-dutch-hindus-demand-justice-amid-rising-hate-campaigns-and-media-bias-news18/): In The Hague, Dutch Hindus are voicing concerns over threats and hate campaigns following the Pelgham killings. They claim media bias misrepresents their plight, portraying India as the aggressor while ignoring attacks on Hindus, raising alarms about freedom of expression. n18oc_world
- [Trump Vs Elon Musk | Dramatic Fallout Unfolds Between Trump And Musk | Trump Musk Fight | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trump-vs-elon-musk-dramatic-fallout-unfolds-between-trump-and-musk-trump-musk-fight-news18/): A dramatic fallout unfolds between Trump and Musk, once allies, as Trump criticizes Musk’s stance on tax cuts. Musk retaliates on social media, leading to threats of government contract cuts and SpaceX’s decommissioning of the Dragon spacecraft, impacting U.S. space efforts. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Macron to visit Greenland to boost ‘European unity’ amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/macron-to-visit-greenland-to-boost-european-unity-amid-trump-threats/): French leader’s visit to Greenland comes after US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Arctic territory.
- [Who Is James Fishback? DOGE Architect Quits Initiative After Musk-Trump Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/who-is-james-fishback-doge-architect-quits-initiative-after-musk-trump-row/): Fishback, the key figure behind the “DOGE checks” initiative, has announced his departure from the project
- [JD Vance Defends Donald Trump On Musk's Epstein Files Claim: 'Hope Elon Comes Back'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/jd-vance-defends-donald-trump-on-musks-epstein-files-claim-hope-elon-comes-back/): JD Vance expressed hope for reconciliation, saying, “I hope eventually Elon comes back into the fold.”
- [ICE launches ‘military-style’ raids in Los Angeles: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ice-launches-military-style-raids-in-los-angeles-what-we-know/): More than 40 people arrested by immigration officials in ‘oppressive and vile paramilitary operation’, advocates say.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 34 people, including several near aid site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-34-people-including-several-near-aid-site/): Medical sources say eight killed in a shooting incident near an aid distribution site west of Rafah in southern Gaza.
- [Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Crater Fire, Burning Since Soviet Era, Now Tamed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/turkmenistan-says-gateway-to-hell-crater-fire-burning-since-soviet-era-now-tamed/): The fire has been burning since 1971, after Soviet scientists accidentally drilled into an underground gas pocket and set it alight to prevent poisonous gas release
- [Israel’s strategic failure is now apparent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/israels-strategic-failure-is-now-apparent/): Israeli aggression and expansionism are not signs of ascendance; rather they point to inevitable failure.
- [Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Celebrate Daughter's Fourth Birthday At Disneyland | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/meghan-markle-prince-harry-celebrate-daughters-fourth-birthday-at-disneyland-video/): The post drew comparisons with Prince Harry’s own childhood trip to Walt Disney World in Florida with his late mother, Princess Diana, in 1993
- [Planning A Summer Getaway? Now Indians Can Travel To Philippines Visa-Free: Know How To Avail It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/planning-a-summer-getaway-now-indians-can-travel-to-philippines-visa-free-know-how-to-avail-it/): The visa-free stay can also be extended for an additional seven days, allowing tourists a total of 21 days to explore the archipelago’s beaches, mountains, and cultural landmarks
- [News18 Evening Digest: ECI On Rahul Gandhi’s 'Match-Fixing' Claims & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/news18-evening-digest-eci-on-rahul-gandhis-match-fixing-claims-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Elon Musk Deletes Explosive Claim Linking Donald Trump To Epstein Files; RCB Fans Jumped Over Metro Gates To Reach Stadium and more stories
- [Putin’s 'Secret' Daughter Working At Anti-War Art Gallery In Paris, Claims Russian Artist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/putins-secret-daughter-working-at-anti-war-art-gallery-in-paris-claims-russian-artist/): Elizaveta Krivonogikh appeared in an interview with GQ Russia where she dodged questions about her resemblance to Putin.
- [Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/thailand-and-cambodia-reinforce-troops-along-disputed-border-thai-minister/): Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says Thailand reinforces military presence in response to Cambodia move.
- [ICE raids in Los Angeles a rush “to deport one million in a year”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ice-raids-in-los-angeles-a-rush-to-deport-one-million-in-a-year/): Nayna Gupta of American Immigration Council says US authorities go after non-citizens to rack up their arrest numbers.
- [Ukraine ‘Wipes Out’ Russia’s ‘Tanks, Hidden Troops’ As Kharkiv Faces ‘Most Powerful’ Attack | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ukraine-wipes-out-russias-tanks-hidden-troops-as-kharkiv-faces-most-powerful-attack-war/): Kharkiv suffered its worst assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, with 40 explosions heard in 90 minutes on June 7. Mayor Igor Terekhov said missiles, drones and bombs hit the city, killing three, including a baby and wounding 22. Ukraine’s drone units struck back, claiming to destroy tanks, artillery, and a Russian drone crew. Meanwhile, […]
- [Why Pakistan’s Taliban Sanctions Panel Role At UNSC Is No Victory, Here's The Fine Print](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/why-pakistans-taliban-sanctions-panel-role-at-unsc-is-no-victory-heres-the-fine-print/): While Pakistan will chair the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee, it is no victory for Islamabad – due to its poor record on terrorism – as it received far less than what it wanted.
- [Ukraine Reels Under Russia’s ‘Unprecedented’ Drone Blitz: 5 Dead, Cities Crippled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/ukraine-reels-under-russias-unprecedented-drone-blitz-5-dead-cities-crippled/): The overnight barrage, described as “unprecedented” by local officials, targeted residential areas, infrastructure, and key urban centers, including Kharkiv
- [Elon Musk Deletes 'Big Bomb' Post On Donald Trump's Name In Jeffrey Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/elon-musk-deletes-big-bomb-post-on-donald-trumps-name-in-jeffrey-epstein-files/): In a dramatic public feud, Elon Musk claimed US President Donald Trump was mentioned in the files related to sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein, which is why they were not released.
- [Iran condemns ‘racist mentality’ behind US travel ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/iran-condemns-racist-mentality-behind-us-travel-ban/): An Iranian spokesperson called the move a sign of a ‘supremacist and racist mentality’ dominating US policy.
- [Why PM Modi's Canada Visit For G7 Is Significant? Four Key Firsts During His Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/why-pm-modis-canada-visit-for-g7-is-significant-four-key-firsts-during-his-trip/): This will be PM Modi’s first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney since the latter took office
- [Punjabi Singer Sunanda Sharma’s Jaguar Trashed, Louis Vuitton Bags Stolen In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/punjabi-singer-sunanda-sharmas-jaguar-trashed-louis-vuitton-bags-stolen-in-london/): Sunanda shared a video of her vandalised Jaguar, saying she couldn’t sleep all night after the theft.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-stadiums-host-cities-final-venue/): Photo and text guide to the 11 US cities, and 12 venues, hosting a total of 63 matches at FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- [Woman Decapitated, Head Set On Fire In Horrifying Murder Near Italian Tourist Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/woman-decapitated-head-set-on-fire-in-horrifying-murder-near-italian-tourist-town/): Maria Denisa Paun, 30, was found beheaded and stuffed in a suitcase near Florence, a popular tourist spot in Italy. She was killed by a local security guard, Vasile Frumuzache.
- [At least 3 killed in Russia’s ‘most powerful’ attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/at-least-3-killed-in-russias-most-powerful-attack-on-ukraines-kharkiv/): Ukrainian air force says Russia struck with 215 missiles and drones in overnight assault.
- [LA Olympics may be ‘good launching pad’ for NBA league in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/la-olympics-may-be-good-launching-pad-for-nba-league-in-europe/): New NBA league in Europe moves a step closer as talks with International Basketball Federation continue.
- [Jaishankar Thanks UK Govt For Expressing Solidarity With India: 'Expect Partners To Understand'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/jaishankar-thanks-uk-govt-for-expressing-solidarity-with-india-expect-partners-to-understand/): Jaishankar thanked the British government for its strong condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and supporting India’s anti-terror stance.
- ['Putin Is A Murderer': Zelenskyy Rejects Trump's View Of Ukraine War As 'Kids Fighting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/putin-is-a-murderer-zelenskyy-rejects-trumps-view-of-ukraine-war-as-kids-fighting/): Zelenskyy made these remarks in response to US President Donald Trump, who compared the Ukraine war to two kids “fighting like crazy” in a park.
- [US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/us-police-protesters-clash-in-los-angeles-following-immigration-raids/): Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
- [‘Military-style Force…’: Riot Police, Anti-ICE Protesters Square Off In Los Angeles After Raids | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/military-style-force-riot-police-anti-ice-protesters-square-off-in-los-angeles-after-raids-us/): Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on June 6 evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal immigration raids in which dozens of people across the city were reported to be taken into custody. A Reuters video claimed to show Los Angeles Police Department officers lined […]
- [How This White House Official Triggered A Fallout Between Donald Trump, Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/how-this-white-house-official-triggered-a-fallout-between-donald-trump-elon-musk/): Various reports have surfaced claiming that a White House official was behind the latest tiff between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over a mega tax and spending bill.
- [Sexual Violence In Pakistan's Madrasas Back In Spotlight, Minor Recalls 'He Did Horrible Things'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/sexual-violence-in-pakistans-madrasas-back-in-spotlight-minor-recalls-he-did-horrible-things/): The report shares chilling testimonies of minors who say they were “raped” and “assaulted” by clerics trusted to teach them
- [Pressure Mounts On Yunus As BNP Rejects April Election Timeline, Eyes December Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/pressure-mounts-on-yunus-as-bnp-rejects-april-election-timeline-eyes-december-polls/): The Bangladesh Nationalist Party cited concerns over the timing, particularly the overlap with the holy month of Ramadan, school examinations, and adverse summer weather conditions
- [North Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/north-koreas-limited-internet-hit-by-major-outage-says-analyst/): The UK-based researcher said the cause of the outage in the secretive state seems to be internal rather than an attack.
- [‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/open-prison-the-forced-labour-driving-indias-5-trillion-economy-dream/): India has more than 300 million unorganised sector workers. Many suffer from withheld wages, endless toil and coercion.
- [Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/girl-6-among-group-arrested-for-assassination-of-myanmar-general/): Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon.
- [Protests Erupt In Los Angeles After 44 Arrested In Immigration Raids, Smoke Bombs Hurled | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/protests-erupt-in-los-angeles-after-44-arrested-in-immigration-raids-smoke-bombs-hurled-video/): Protests erupted after US immigration authorities arrested at least 44 people across Los Angeles. Law enforcement hurled smoke bombs and tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd.
- [Trump Announces Fresh US-China Trade Talks In London Next Week: 'Should Go Very Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/trump-announces-fresh-us-china-trade-talks-in-london-next-week-should-go-very-well/): Trump’s remarks came after he had a “very good” conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Thursday. The two countries were locked in an escalating tariff battle.
- [Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/why-are-ice-cream-prices-soaring-this-summer/): Coconut oil, a crucial ingredient in the summer treat, is getting more expensive.
- ['I Am Not Participating...': FBI Chief Kash Patel Responds To Trump-Musk Public Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/i-am-not-participating-fbi-chief-kash-patel-responds-to-trump-musk-public-feud/): Kash Patel reacted to the public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, after the latter claimed the US president’s name was in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- [Egos, Power, Policy: How The Unlikely Friendship Of Trump And Musk Imploded In 11 Months | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/egos-power-policy-how-the-unlikely-friendship-of-trump-and-musk-imploded-in-11-months-us-news/): President Donald Trump has asked aides and advisers if they believe Elon Musk’s behavior over the past 48 hours could be related to his alleged drug use, according to CNN. After the duo’s spectacularly public break-up, Trump said he is “not even thinking about Elon” and wouldn’t be speaking to Musk “for a while.” The […]
- [‘I Love Being Proven Right’: Musk’s Transgender Daughter Reacts To His Public Feud With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/i-love-being-proven-right-musks-transgender-daughter-reacts-to-his-public-feud-with-trump/): Wilson, who has been a vocal critic of her father, had previously vowed to leave the US if Trump was elected as the president.
- ['No Equivalence With Terrorists': Shashi Tharoor Says Mediation Between India, Pakistan Not Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/no-equivalence-with-terrorists-shashi-tharoor-says-mediation-between-india-pakistan-not-possible/): Tharoor said there was no scope for mediation between two unequals, stressing that there was no equivalence between terrorists and their victims.
- [‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/we-do-this-to-survive-harvesting-opium-poppies-in-myanmars-shan-state/): Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country’s grinding civil war.
- [Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/israel-warns-of-more-attacks-on-lebanon-if-hezbollah-not-disarmed/): Israel warned ‘there will be no calm in Beirut’ after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire.
- ['The America Party': Will Elon Musk Start A New Political Party In US Amid Tiff With Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/the-america-party-will-elon-musk-start-a-new-political-party-in-us-amid-tiff-with-trump/): Musk created a new poll on his X platform after his feud with Trump, asking whether it was time to create a new political party in America. The poll received 80% support.
- [India's Bold Move: India Downs Six Pakistani Jets In Operation Sindoor; Denies US Pressure | news18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/indias-bold-move-india-downs-six-pakistani-jets-in-operation-sindoor-denies-us-pressure-news18/): | India downs six Pakistani jets in ; denies U.S. pressure, possible political fallout for Congress ahead of Parliament. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Eliminate This Vile Group': US Congressman To Pakistani Delegation On Jaish-e-Mohammed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/eliminate-this-vile-group-us-congressman-to-pakistani-delegation-on-jaish-e-mohammed/): US Congressman Brad Sherman told the Pakistani delegation to ensure the elimination of the “vile” Jaish-e-Mohammed, while stressing the protection of religious minorities.
- ['Busy Working On China, Russia...': Trump Dismisses Elon Musk After Public Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/busy-working-on-china-russia-trump-dismisses-elon-musk-after-public-feud/): Trump and Musk had a bitter feud over the White House’s tax bill, where Trump threatened to cut Musk’s government contracts and Musk slammed the president for “ingratitude”.
- [As Bangladesh Army Chief, BNP Resist 'Rohingya Corridor', Yunus Silent But Flags Fund Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/as-bangladesh-army-chief-bnp-resist-rohingya-corridor-yunus-silent-but-flags-fund-cuts/): Sources in Bangladesh suggest the Rakhine Corridor idea has not been completely abandoned, and discussions concerning the Rohingya crisis continue
- [Operation Sindoor: 6 Pak Jets Downed, Bahawalpur & Muridke Pegged On Apr 23, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/operation-sindoor-6-pak-jets-downed-bahawalpur-muridke-pegged-on-apr-23-say-sources-exclusive/): Top defence sources also said it was false that India came under pressure from the US or Donald Trump to enter a ceasefire with Pakistan on May 10
- [Sheikh Hasina's Party Slams 'Fascist' Yunus After Poll Announcement: 'Serve Foreign Interests'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/sheikh-hasinas-party-slams-fascist-yunus-after-poll-announcement-serve-foreign-interests/): Sheikh Hasina’s banned Awami League accused Muhammad Yunus of spreading lies to cover up his failures and accused his government of serving foreign interests.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1199/): These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Yunus's April 2026 Bangladesh Election Call Signals High-Stakes Balancing Act: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/07/yunuss-april-2026-bangladesh-election-call-signals-high-stakes-balancing-act-sources-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources indicated that Muhammad Yunus’s declaration of dates shows he is under intense internal pressure
- [US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/us-supreme-court-grants-doge-access-to-sensitive-social-security-data/): The ruling was one of two victories the US’s highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
- [Can This Covid Vaccine Technology Also 'Kick And Kill' HIV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/can-this-covid-vaccine-technology-also-kick-and-kill-hiv/): A team of Australian scientists has developed a novel method to reveal hidden HIV in white blood cells
- [Sinner beats Djokovic to set up French Open final with Alcaraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/06/sinner-beats-djokovic-to-set-up-french-open-final-with-alcaraz/): Jannik Sinner downs Novac Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
- [Gaza Flotilla crew ask supporters to “demand our release”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/gaza-flotilla-crew-ask-supporters-to-demand-our-release/): Activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s vessel Madleen are calling on their governments to intervene.
- [Noor Inayat Khan: Tipu Sultan's Descendant Who Fooled The Nazis In World War II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/noor-inayat-khan-tipu-sultans-descendant-who-fooled-the-nazis-in-world-war-ii/): In the summer of 1943, Noor Inayat Khan parachuted into France and began transmitting intelligence back to London using a B2 radio set
- [76,007 Billion Pakistani Rupees: Highest-Ever Debt Mountain Crushes Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/76007-billion-pakistani-rupees-highest-ever-debt-mountain-crushes-islamabad/): The document of Economic Survey of Pakistan, reviewed by CNN-News18, has said that “excessive or poorly managed debt can pose serious vulnerabilities.”
- [Cops Order People To Leave Downtown LA As Unrest Over ICE Raids Turn Violent | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/cops-order-people-to-leave-downtown-la-as-unrest-over-ice-raids-turn-violent-top-updates/): Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared “unlawful assembly” in downtown LA as protests against immigration raids turned violent on Sunday.
- [A Strange Signal Is Coming From Space Every 44 Minutes, Scientists Are Baffled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/a-strange-signal-is-coming-from-space-every-44-minutes-scientists-are-baffled/): According to Professor Nanda Rea of Spain’s Institute of Space Sciences, the discovery hints at the presence of many more such unknown objects hiding across the cosmos
- [The Freedom Flotilla achieved its mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/the-freedom-flotilla-achieved-its-mission/): The Madleen sent a strong message that the struggle to stop Israeli crimes continues.
- [Gaza flotilla activist just before arrest, “we are nonviolent”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/gaza-flotilla-activist-just-before-arrest-we-are-nonviolent/): Yasemin Acar, on board the Gaza aid flotilla, describes the situation moments before being intercepted by Israeli forces
- [British surgeon: Israeli bombing ‘far more direct hits on people’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/british-surgeon-israeli-bombing-far-more-direct-hits-on-people-in-gaza/): Victoria Rose says the scale of recent bombardment is the ‘worst’ she has witnessed since war began.
- [Climate action clashes with tradition in Ireland’s peat bogs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/climate-action-clashes-with-tradition-in-irelands-peat-bogs/): Peat-cutting tradition is fading amid environmental damage and bid to restore bogs.
- [US and China to take second shot at averting trade war in London talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/us-and-china-to-take-second-shot-at-averting-trade-war-in-london-talks/): Senior delegations expected to discuss fragile tariffs deal in bid to avert trade war.
- [Australian Reporter Shot By Rubber Bullet While Covering Los Angeles Protests | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/australian-reporter-shot-by-rubber-bullet-while-covering-los-angeles-protests-video/): Nine News, in a statement, said that both Lauren Tomasi and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events.
- [Greta Thunberg Urges ‘Release’ From Israeli Detention After IDF ‘Kidnaps’ Her On Gaza-Bound Madleen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/greta-thunberg-urges-release-from-israeli-detention-after-idf-kidnaps-her-on-gaza-bound-madleen/): Renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by the Israeli military on June 9 off the coast of GazaThunberg, along with other human rights activists, was on her way to Gaza to supply aid amid Israel’s sea blockadeBefore her detention, the Swedish activist posted a pre-recorded video from the aid boat Madleen n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US travel ban takes effect amid LA protests against immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/us-travel-ban-takes-effect-amid-la-protests-against-immigration-crackdown/): President Trump’s ban on visitors from 12 countries comes as troops and crowds clash over harsh immigration enforcement.
- [Thunder-Pacers: SGA scores 34 as OKC win Game 2 of NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/thunder-pacers-sga-scores-34-as-okc-win-game-2-of-nba-finals/): Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City control second game against Indiana Pacers to level NBA Finals series.
- [Gaza health system ‘extremely fragile’ as aid point killings increase: ICRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/gaza-health-system-extremely-fragile-as-aid-point-killings-increase-icrc/): Israeli attacks at aid distribution sites sending increased number of casualties to hospitals says ICRC.
- [National Guard Faces Off With Protesters Hours After Arriving In Los Angeles On Trump's Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/national-guard-faces-off-with-protesters-hours-after-arriving-in-los-angeles-on-trumps-orders/): Tear gas was fired at protesters in the US city of Los Angeles on June 8 amid demonstrations over an immigration crackdownSome Anti-ICE* demonstrators moved close to National Guard troops and shouted insults at them n18oc_crux
- [Reports Of Restrictions On Indians Travelling To Saudi Arabia 'Incorrect': Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/reports-of-restrictions-on-indians-travelling-to-saudi-arabia-incorrect-govt-sources/): Reports emerged that Saudi Arabia had temporarily suspended block work visas for a dozen countries, including India
- [20 City-Killer Asteroids Lurking Near Venus, Slight Shift And They Could One Day Slam Into Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/20-city-killer-asteroids-lurking-near-venus-slight-shift-and-they-could-one-day-slam-into-earth/): Scientists have found 20 large asteroids near Venus with erratic orbits that could one day collide with Earth, posing a potential risk to cities. But no immediate danger detected
- [Free The Doctor Who Helped Track Down Osama Bin Laden, US Congressman Tells Bilawal Bhutto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/free-the-doctor-who-helped-track-down-osama-bin-laden-us-congressman-tells-bilawal-bhutto/): Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the CIA locate Osama Bin Laden, remains imprisoned in Pakistan with US Congressman Brad Sherman urging Pakistan to release him
- [Anti-ICE Protesters Set Waymo Cars On Fire In Los Angeles As Trump Deploys National Guard | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/anti-ice-protesters-set-waymo-cars-on-fire-in-los-angeles-as-trump-deploys-national-guard-us/): As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown LA, several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air. The dramatic images were captured during an afternoon of clashes between large groups who were protesting immigration raids by the Trump administration and LA police […]
- ['Arrest People In Face Masks Now': Trump's New Order As Los Angeles Continues To Burn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/arrest-people-in-face-masks-now-trumps-new-order-as-los-angeles-continues-to-burn/): Protesters have been donning masks to conceal their identities from security forces and shield themselves from tear gas and other irritants used by police.
- [US Shooting Incident: Man Opens Fire At Bellagio Fountains In Las Vegas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/us-shooting-incident-man-opens-fire-at-bellagio-fountains-in-las-vegas/): An unidentified man opened fire at Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas, causing panic. The incident was captured on YouTube livestream.
- [Who Is Amir Tataloo? Iranian Pop Star Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/who-is-amir-tataloo-iranian-pop-star-sentenced-to-death-for-blasphemy/): Iran’s Supreme Court sentenced singer Amir Tataloo to death for blasphemy. Tataloo was jailed, moved to Turkey in 2018, arrested in 2023, and extradited.
- [Protests intensify in Los Angeles as National Guard troops deployed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/protests-intensify-in-los-angeles-as-national-guard-troops-deployed/): Protests escalate in Los Angeles over Trump’s National Guard deployment amid immigration crackdown.
- [Who Is Greta Thunberg And Why Was She On The Gaza-Bound Boat Intercepted By Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/who-is-greta-thunberg-and-why-was-she-on-the-gaza-bound-boat-intercepted-by-israel/): Greta Thunberg was on board Gaza-bound Madleen, but Israeli forces intercepted and redirected the vessel, calling the mission a media stunt aimed at breaching its naval blockade
- [Trump To ‘Deploy Troops Everywhere’ As Clashes Between Anti-ICE Protesters, Police Enter Third Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/trump-to-deploy-troops-everywhere-as-clashes-between-anti-ice-protesters-police-enter-third-day/): US president Donald Trump commented on the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles where demonstrators scuffled with security forces as police kept protestors away from the National Guard troops sent to the streets of the second biggest US city.Trump, when asked about the use of troops, was unrepentant, hinting instead at a more widespread deployment in […]
- [India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set For Historic Space Mission As Ax-4 Crew Completes Launch Rehearsal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/indias-shubhanshu-shukla-set-for-historic-space-mission-as-ax-4-crew-completes-launch-rehearsal/): Representing India on this mission is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who will serve as the Ax-4 mission pilot.
- [Ship Carrying 3,000 Cars Burns For Over 24 Hours In The Middle Of Pacific Ocean | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/ship-carrying-3000-cars-burns-for-over-24-hours-in-the-middle-of-pacific-ocean-watch/): Fires involving EVs on ships are hard to extinguish due to extreme heat and the risk of reignition, often causing blazes to persist for days despite suppression efforts
- [LA Protests Turn Violent: Waymo Cars Set On Fire Amid National Guard Deployment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/la-protests-turn-violent-waymo-cars-set-on-fire-amid-national-guard-deployment-video/): The clashes came on the third day of demonstrations against Trump’s immigration crackdown in the region.
- [‘Kidnapped, Put Pressure To Release Me’: Greta Thunberg's SOS Video Before Israel Stops Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/kidnapped-put-pressure-to-release-me-greta-thunbergs-sos-video-before-israel-stops-ship/): Greta Thunberg recorded an SOS video before Israeli forces took control of the vessel headed to Gaza. The video was posted by pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition on X.
- [ICE Raids, Immigration Clashes: Here's Why Protests Broke Out In Latino Neighbourhoods In LA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/ice-raids-immigration-clashes-heres-why-protests-broke-out-in-latino-neighbourhoods-in-la/): Protests erupted in Los Angeles after ICE raids arrested 118 undocumented individuals. Clashes in Paramount and Compton led to more arrests and chaotic scenes.
- [India-Pakistan conflict claims an unlikely victim: Himalayan pink salt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/india-pakistan-conflict-claims-an-unlikely-victim-himalayan-pink-salt/): The recent trade ban comes on the heels of an armed attack in Kashmir in which gunmen killed 26 people.
- [India Reduced Poverty By Record Levels But 45% Of Pakistan’s Population Is Poor, Reveals World Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/india-reduced-poverty-by-record-levels-but-45-of-pakistans-population-is-poor-reveals-world-bank/): In an assessment earlier this April, the World Bank said 1.9 million additional people fell into poverty in 2024-25 in Pakistan
- [‘We Found Body Of Sinwar's Brother In Tunnel Under Gaza Hospital’: Israeli Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/we-found-body-of-sinwars-brother-in-tunnel-under-gaza-hospital-israeli-army/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sinwar’s death last month, but Defrin said they now had his DNA, which proved beyond doubt that it was him.
- [Donald Trump Trips On Air Force One Steps, Internet Reminds Him Of Joe Biden Jab | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/donald-trump-trips-on-air-force-one-steps-internet-reminds-him-of-joe-biden-jab-video/): Donald Trump tripped while boarding Air Force One in New Jersey, just after addressing reporters about invoking the Insurrection Act. Social media erupted with reactions.
- [Israeli forces intercept the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/israeli-forces-intercept-the-madleen-aid-ship-headed-to-gaza/): Video captured the crew of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Madleen as the ship was about to be raided.
- [Trump's Travel Ban Takes Effect Today: Citizens Of These Countries Barred From Entering US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/trumps-travel-ban-takes-effect-today-citizens-of-these-countries-barred-from-entering-us/): Trump announced a travel ban for citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
- ['Tired, Stressed': Errol Musk Blames ‘PTSD’ For His Son’s Public Fallout With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/tired-stressed-errol-musk-blames-ptsd-for-his-sons-public-fallout-with-donald-trump/): According to Errol Musk, the two individuals have been under stress for the past five months, with the bill serving as the breaking point that escalated their tensions.
- [Canada Has Invited PM Modi For G7 Summit, But India Must Remain Cautiously Optimistic | Homework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/canada-has-invited-pm-modi-for-g7-summit-but-india-must-remain-cautiously-optimistic-homework/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation for PM Narendra Modi shows that even Canada realises that India can’t be ignored
- [Los Angeles Immigration Protests Turn Violent, Vehicles Torched As Trump Deploys National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/los-angeles-immigration-protests-turn-violent-vehicles-torched-as-trump-deploys-national-guard/): Clashes erupted in Los Angeles after Trump deployed the National Guard in response to immigration raid protests. Tensions escalated with freeway blockades and vehicle fires.
- [Israeli Forces Board Gaza-Bound Boat Carrying Activist Greta Thunberg, Redirect It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/israeli-forces-board-gaza-bound-boat-carrying-activist-greta-thunberg-redirect-it/): Later, Israeli authorities confirmed that the boat had been diverted to Israeli territory.
- [Four Injured After Twin-Engine Skydiving Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In Tennessee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/four-injured-after-twin-engine-skydiving-plane-carrying-20-people-crashes-in-tennessee/): The FAA confirmed that 20 people were on board the aircraft, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, which took off from Tullahoma Regional Airport just before the crash.
- [Gaza aid sites branded ‘human slaughterhouses’ under deadly Israeli fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/gaza-aid-sites-branded-human-slaughterhouses-under-deadly-israeli-fire/): UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese brands US-backed Gaza aid system ‘humanitarian camouflage’, ‘tactic of this genocide’.
- [Israel strikes Syria again, claims to have killed alleged Hamas member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/israel-strikes-syria-again-claims-to-have-killed-alleged-hamas-member/): Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports one dead and two others wounded in the Israeli attack on a vehicle.
- [Portugal beat Spain in penalty shootout to win second Nations League crown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/portugal-beat-spain-in-penalty-shootout-to-win-second-nations-league-crown/): Ruben Neves scores winning penalty kick as Portugal defeat Spain 5-3 in a shootout to win the Nations League title.
- [Alcaraz beats Sinner to win epic 2025 French Open men’s singles final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/alcaraz-beats-sinner-to-win-epic-2025-french-open-mens-singles-final/): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open title in one of tennis’s greatest comebacks against Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
- [Trump-deployed National Guard arrives in LA to crush immigration protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-deployed-national-guard-arrives-in-la-to-crush-immigration-protests/): The move sparks sharp rebuke from California’s Democratic leadership after wave of US immigration raids.
- [What are the threats facing Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/what-are-the-threats-facing-europe/): UK government plans major defence reforms at the cost of welfare programmes, drawing public anger.
- [Who is “Madleen”, the woman for whom the aid ship approaching Gaza is named](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/who-is-madleen-the-woman-for-whom-the-aid-ship-approaching-gaza-is-named/): The aid ship sailing towards Gaza has been named after the enclave’s first and only fisherwoman named Madleen Kulab.
- [Trump deploys National Guard against anti-ICE protests in LA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-deploys-national-guard-against-anti-ice-protests-in-la/): Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to combat protests against ICE in Los Angeles.
- ['Harvard Is Starting To Behave': Donald Trump Amid Student Visa Ban Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/harvard-is-starting-to-behave-donald-trump-amid-student-visa-ban-row/): US Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended Trump’s actions on elite universities like Harvard and Columbia and said that she is seeing “progress” from the institutions.
- [Hegseth And California Governor Clash Over Troops In LA, Trump Bans Masks At Anti ICE Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/hegseth-and-california-governor-clash-over-troops-in-la-trump-bans-masks-at-anti-ice-protests/): Tensions have escalated in Los Angeles following a series of protests against federal immigration enforcement actions. These demonstrations, which began on June 6, have led to violent clashes between protesters and federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. The protests intensified after ICE operations in areas like Paramount and downtown Los Angeles resulted […]
- [Israel Vows To Stop Greta Thunberg's Gaza Aid Boat: 'You Won't Make It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/israel-vows-to-stop-greta-thunbergs-gaza-aid-boat-you-wont-make-it/): Thunberg, a climate activist, is one of 12 activists aboard the Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The activists had planned to reach Gaza’s waters by Sunday.
- [Aid Seekers Killed by IDF as Gaza Site Set to Reopen; Sinwar's Body "Found' in Hospital Tunnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/aid-seekers-killed-by-idf-as-gaza-site-set-to-reopen-sinwars-body-found-in-hospital-tunnel/): Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza, on June 8, killing at least five Palestinians and injuring several others, according to Palestinian health officials and eyewitnesses. The aid center, operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has been a focal point of controversy. The IDF stated that […]
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan To Be Released From Jail? His Party Leader Claims…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-to-be-released-from-jail-his-party-leader-claims/): The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear petitions seeking suspension of sentences for both Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case.
- [Donald Trump Sends National Guard To Los Angeles As Immigration Protests Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/donald-trump-sends-national-guard-to-los-angeles-as-immigration-protests-escalate/): Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stressed the need to preserve both protest rights and law and order, while FBI Director Kash Patel issued a stern warning.
- [Ukraine says latest POWs swap with Russia to go ahead after duelling words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/ukraine-says-latest-pows-swap-with-russia-to-go-ahead-after-duelling-words/): Kyiv says agreed exchange with Moscow of captured soldiers, bodies will start ‘next week’ after delay accusations made.
- [Thailand, Cambodia to return to military positions after border clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/thailand-cambodia-to-return-to-military-positions-after-border-clash/): In a brief firefight at the end of May, a Cambodian soldier was killed along the countries’ shared border.
- [Earth Cracks Open As 6.5 Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Sends People Fleeing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/earth-cracks-open-as-6-5-earthquake-rocks-colombia-sends-people-fleeing-watch/): Colombia Earthquake: Videos posted on social media by locals showed people gathered in parks and outside buildings in their pajamas.
- [Russian Forces Push Into Eastern Ukraine As Tensions Continue To Rise | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/russian-forces-push-into-eastern-ukraine-as-tensions-continue-to-rise-updates/): Russia currently controls approximately 18.8% of Ukrainian territory, encompassing Crimea, most of Luhansk, significant portions of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson.
- [Los Angeles unrest: Is Trump allowed to deploy National Guard troops?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/los-angeles-unrest-is-trump-allowed-to-deploy-national-guard-troops/): The US president orders the deployment of part-time soldiers in LA without it being requested by California governor.
- [The real reason why Israel is arming gangs in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/the-real-reason-why-israel-is-arming-gangs-in-gaza/): The Israeli government is intentionally creating chaos in Gaza to justify its colonial rule.
- [Iran says Israeli ‘treasure trove’ of secret documents to be unveiled soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/iran-says-israeli-treasure-trove-of-secret-documents-to-be-unveiled-soon/): Intelligence Minister Khatib says Tehran having ‘thousands of documents’ will be an understatement.
- [India To ‘Restock’ Weapons After ‘19 BrahMos, 4 Crystal Maze &…’ Were Fired On Pakistan | Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/india-to-restock-weapons-after-19-brahmos-4-crystal-maze-were-fired-on-pakistan-op-sindoor/): One month into Operation Sindoor, India claims to have downed four Pakistani fighter jets and two large aircraft, including a C-130J and Saab 2000, in strikes on 11 airbases. Armed with Rafale jets, S-400 systems, BrahMos and SCALP missiles, India reportedly destroyed key Pakistani radars and equipment. Pakistan retaliated with Chinese JF-17s and CM-400 missiles. […]
- [Fact-checking claims Trump’s pardons wiped out $1bn in debt owed to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/fact-checking-claims-trumps-pardons-wiped-out-1bn-in-debt-owed-to-us/): Trump pardoned 24 people, erasing $1.3bn in fines and restitution, claims ex-DOJ official Liz Oyer. Is this true?
- [Mass demonstration calls for Spain’s leader to resign over corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/mass-demonstration-calls-for-spains-leader-to-resign-over-corruption/): Supporters of conservative Popular Party demand Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez step down amid corruption scandals.
- [Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Colombia’s capital Bogota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/magnitude-6-3-earthquake-shakes-colombias-capital-bogota/): Buildings reportedly shake and sirens blare around the Colombian capital as people rush into the streets.
- [FIFA Club World Cup: Why is Yamal, Salah, Ronaldo, Barcelona not playing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/fifa-club-world-cup-why-is-yamal-salah-ronaldo-barcelona-not-playing/): From missing stars and top teams to concerns over player welfare, here are key talking points before Club World Cup.
- [Gaza aid flotilla nearing a “place under siege”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/gaza-aid-flotilla-nearing-a-place-under-siege/): Yasemin Acar, on board the Gaza aid flotilla Madleen, talks about when they hope to reach Gaza’s “territorial waters”.
- [Deploying troops is “too much power into the hands of one man”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/deploying-troops-is-too-much-power-into-the-hands-of-one-man/): Attorney Robert Patillo compares Trump’s crackdown on LA protests to tactics used by autocratic regimes.
- [Colombia presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe shot: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/colombia-presidential-hopeful-miguel-uribe-shot-what-to-know/): The Colombian senator is said to be in critical condition after an attack at a Bogota campaign rally.
- [AI surveillance crackdown in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/ai-surveillance-crackdown-in-the-us/): Is there a shift in the digital surveillance of ordinary people?
- [Democrats wooing Musk after the Trump breakup is US plutocracy at its best](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/democrats-wooing-musk-after-the-trump-breakup-is-us-plutocracy-at-its-best/): Apparently, Musk’s money can buy quick forgiveness in the ‘Democratic’ Party.
- [Who Is Scott Bessent? Trump Trade Aide Who Traded Blows With Elon Musk Inside Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/who-is-scott-bessent-trump-trade-aide-who-traded-blows-with-elon-musk-inside-oval-office/): Scott worked in global finance for many years before making his debut in politics, holding senior positions in several well-known firms.
- [Do You Need A Detox Supplement After Covid Vaccine Or Infection? What Experts Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/do-you-need-a-detox-supplement-after-covid-vaccine-or-infection-what-experts-say/): “There’s nothing to detox from, because the vaccines are not toxins. They’re not toxic and they’re not harmful,” Dr Angela Rasmussen, a virologist
- [Ukraine's ‘Spiderweb’ Raid Damaged 10% of Russia’s Bombers, Forced Tu-160s to Remote Arctic Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/ukraines-spiderweb-raid-damaged-10-of-russias-bombers-forced-tu-160s-to-remote-arctic-base/): Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb, executed on June 1, 2025, delivered a significant strike against Russia’s strategic bomber capabilities. Coordinated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), the operation involved 117 drones launched covertly from trucks disguised as civilian freight vehicles. These drones targeted five Russian airbases: Belaya, Dyagilevo, Ivanovo Severny, Olenya, and Ukrainka. The operation resulted in damage […]
- [Musk’s Father In Moscow Sparks Russia Asylum Rumours Amid Trump Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/musks-father-in-moscow-sparks-russia-asylum-rumours-amid-trump-feud/): Musk-Trump fallout began after Musk strongly criticised Trump’s sweeping tax and domestic policy bill calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’.
- [Who Is Zohran Mamdani, Indian-Origin US Politician Running For New York Mayor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/who-is-zohran-mamdani-indian-origin-us-politician-running-for-new-york-mayor/): The New York mayoral candidate is the son of Mahmood Mamdani, an Indian-born Ugandan Marxist scholar, and Mira Nair, a renowned Indian-American filmmaker.
- [Italy’s citizenship referendum: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/italys-citizenship-referendum-whats-at-stake/): Left-wing parties decry the lack of public debate on move to speed up naturalisation of immigrants.
- [Indian Engineer Dies During Scuba Diving Session At Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/indian-engineer-dies-during-scuba-diving-session-at-dubais-jumeirah-beach/): Olakkengil suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater.
- [Russia says it shoots down 10 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/russia-says-it-shoots-down-10-ukrainian-drones-targeting-moscow/): Flights are halted at Moscow’s Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports amid safety concerns after the drone attacks.
- [In Italy, a choir of immigrants and locals tells the story of Venice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/in-italy-a-choir-of-immigrants-and-locals-tells-the-story-of-venice/): Beyond the palaces, an ensemble sings about the workers who built a city on water – and the newcomers who sustain it.
- ['Worse Than Covid': Expert's Dire Warning Over Toxic Fungus Feared Smuggled Into US From China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/worse-than-covid-experts-dire-warning-over-toxic-fungus-feared-smuggled-into-us-from-china/): Agricultural experts, however, doubted the claims that the crop fungus is a threat as it is already widespread in the US and poses little food safety risk
- [Indian Student Gets Duped By Fake Immigration Officials In US, Loses $5,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/indian-student-gets-duped-by-fake-immigration-officials-in-us-loses-5000/): Shreya Bedi, an Indian student at Indiana University, was scammed by fake ICE agents into buying $5,000 in gift cards. She is now warning others and raising funds on GoFundMe.
- [Protesters in Italy’s Rome demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/protesters-in-italys-rome-demand-end-to-israels-war-on-gaza/): The organisers say up to 300,000 people took to the streets of the Italian capital in support of Palestinians.
- [Los Angeles unrest persists as protesters rally against migrant arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/los-angeles-unrest-persists-as-protesters-rally-against-migrant-arrests/): Protesters clash with law enforcement in the US city after a crackdown on its large migrant population.
- ['India Is Central To..': Canadian PM Mark Carney After Inviting PM Modi To G7 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/india-is-central-to-canadian-pm-mark-carney-after-inviting-pm-modi-to-g7-summit/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he extended an invitation to PM Modi for the upcoming G7 Summit, owing to India’s importance in global supply chains.
- [‘Still Shaking’: Canadian Journo Alleges Assault By Khalistanis, Shares Video Of Harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/still-shaking-canadian-journo-alleges-assault-by-khalistanis-shares-video-of-harassment/): A Canadian journalist was assaulted by a group of Khalistanis while reporting an event. He shared the video footage on X as a proof of his horrific experience.
- ['If Elon Chilled Out A Bit...': JD Vance Calls Trump-Musk Feud A 'Huge Mistake'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/if-elon-chilled-out-a-bit-jd-vance-calls-trump-musk-feud-a-huge-mistake/): US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope for reconciliation between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who engaged in a bitter spat a few days ago that shocked Republicans.
- [UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili stops Sean O’Malley to retain title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/ufc-316-merab-dvalishvili-stops-sean-omalley-to-retain-title/): With US President Donald Trump in attendance, Dvalishvili dominates challenger O’Malley in a third-round victory.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Karnataka Police Warned Against RCB Event, Manipur Protesters Threaten To Self-Immolate & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/news18-afternoon-digest-karnataka-police-warned-against-rcb-event-manipur-protesters-threaten-to-self-immolate-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot During Political Rally In Bogota and Shah Rukh Khan Drops RARE Comment On Daughter Suhana Khan’s New Photo
- [Italy holds referendum on easing citizenship rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/italy-holds-referendum-on-easing-citizenship-rules/): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is strongly against the proposal and has urged people to abstain.
- [Colombian Leader Shot At: His Mother Diana Turbay Was Kidnapped By Pablo Escobar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/colombian-leader-shot-at-his-mother-diana-turbay-was-kidnapped-by-pablo-escobar/): ‘Narcos’ on Netflix to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s News of a Kidnapping, the story of journalist and ex-President’s daughter Diana Turbay’s bravery and the botched rescue op lives on
- [Donald Trump Once Called Elon Musk 'Big-Time Drug Addict'. Here's The Fallout Before Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/donald-trump-once-called-elon-musk-big-time-drug-addict-heres-the-fallout-before-feud/): Even before their public feud escalated, the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to deteriorate over the latter’s drug use and brute-force methods.
- [US Warns UK Against Letting China Build 'Super Embassy' Near London's Financial Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/us-warns-uk-against-letting-china-build-super-embassy-near-londons-financial-sites/): China is reportedly planning to build a “super embassy” near sensitive financial centres in London, which has sparked alarm in the US over threats to financial systems.
- [Israel expands illegal settlements (redux)](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/israel-expands-illegal-settlements-redux/): The decision to add 22 settlements to the occupied West Bank ignores international law and a landmark UN resolution.
- [Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard To LA Over Governor’s Objections To Quell Anti-ICE Protests | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/trump-deploys-2000-national-guard-to-la-over-governors-objections-to-quell-anti-ice-protests-us/): US president Donald Trump deployed 2,000 troops on June 7 to handle escalating protests against immigration enforcement raids in the Los Angeles area, a move the state’s governor termed “purposefully inflammatory.” Federal agents clashed with angry crowds in a Los Angeles suburb as protests stretched into a second night on June 7, shooting flash-bang grenades […]
- [‘Clearly an excuse’: Does Netanyahu really want Hamas gone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/clearly-an-excuse-does-netanyahu-really-want-hamas-gone/): Israeli PM says he will keep war on Gaza going until ‘Hamas is defeated’, but analysts say he may not want that.
- [Colombia’s would-be presidential contender Miguel Uribe shot, wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/colombias-would-be-presidential-contender-miguel-uribe-shot-wounded/): The senator’s wife says he ‘is fighting for his life’ after being shot at a campaign event in Bogota.
- [Israel Uncovers Extensive Hamas Tunnel Network Under Gaza Hospital | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/08/israel-uncovers-extensive-hamas-tunnel-network-under-gaza-hospital-video/): The Israel-Hamas war erupted on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas attack that killed approximately 1,200 Israelis and took additional hostages.
- [Austria School Shooting: Staff, Student Hide In Locked Room While Gunfire Rings Out | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/austria-school-shooting-staff-student-hide-in-locked-room-while-gunfire-rings-out-video/): New video captures the tense moments inside a locked classroom as a teacher and student seek refuge from the gunfire; the shooting at a high school has left Austria in shock.
- [Protesters Vandalise Tesla Cybertruck With Graffiti, Mexican Flag During LA Riots | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/protesters-vandalise-tesla-cybertruck-with-graffiti-mexican-flag-during-la-riots-video/): A Tesla Cybertruck covered in graffiti and flying a Mexican flag went viral amid Los Angeles protests over immigration raids
- [‘Just Like I Took Your Wife’: Elon Musk Corrects His AI Bot Grok Over ‘Chat With Stephen Miller’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/just-like-i-took-your-wife-elon-musk-corrects-his-ai-bot-grok-over-chat-with-stephen-miller/): Replying to the thread, Elon Musk said: “No, it’s fake ffs. I never posted this.”
- [Pakistan Boosts Defence Spending By 20% Amid Record Debt And Economic Woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/pakistan-boosts-defence-spending-by-20-amid-record-debt-and-economic-woes/): The PKR 2.55 trillion defense allocation is the largest budget outlay after interest payments, which account for a massive PKR 8207 billion.
- [Protests over Trump’s immigration raids spread across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/protests-over-trumps-immigration-raids-spread-across-us/): Protests against Donald Trump’s immigration raids spread to other US cities.
- [Iran executes nine convicted ISIL fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/iran-executes-nine-convicted-isil-fighters/): The men had been held since their arrest in 2018 and found guilty of plotting attacks, officials say.
- [Israel guilty of ‘extermination’ in attacks on schools, mosques: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-guilty-of-extermination-in-attacks-on-schools-mosques-un/): Evidence is mounting of ‘a concerted campaign to obliterate Palestinian life in Gaza’, commission chair says.
- [Woman who inspired Gaza flotilla says ‘message of humanity’ reached world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/woman-who-inspired-gaza-flotilla-says-message-of-humanity-reached-world/): Gaza fisherwoman Madleen Kulab says activists whose aid ship was intercepted by Israel delivered ‘noble’ message.
- [Did Trump thank National Guard even before troops reached Los Angeles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/did-trump-thank-national-guard-even-before-troops-reached-los-angeles/): Trump praised the National Guard for calming Los Angeles protests, but Newsom claims the troops had not arrived by then.
- [YouTuber Finny Da Legend, Wife Shot Dead During Las Vegas Livestream, Horrific Footage Emerges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/youtuber-finny-da-legend-wife-shot-dead-during-las-vegas-livestream-horrific-footage-emerges/): Finny Da Legend Shot Dead: Video footage showing the shooting has since circulated widely on social media.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder, Jaishankar On Ceasefire & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/news18-evening-digest-meghalaya-honeymoon-murder-jaishankar-on-ceasefire-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Rajnath Singh Objects To Pakistan’s Role At UNSC Anti-Terror Panel, Mamata’s Message On Op Sindoor In Bengal Assembly, and more stories
- [Top 10 players to watch at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/top-10-players-to-watch-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2025/): From icons Messi and Haaland to rising star Estevao, Al Jazeera picks the 10 best footballers at the competition.
- [Police in Paris break up protest over Gaza aid boat seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/police-in-paris-break-up-protest-over-gaza-aid-boat-seizure/): Police clashed with protesters in Paris over Israel’s seizure of the Gaza aid boat, Madleen.
- [Israel launches deportation of Gaza-bound Madleen activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-launches-deportation-of-gaza-bound-madleen-activists/): Greta Thunberg among four activists who agreed to deportation, others to appear before Israeli authorities.
- [Russia launches hours-long drone strike on Kyiv and Odesa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/russia-launches-hours-long-drone-strike-on-kyiv-and-odesa/): Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine, damaging buildings in Kyiv and hitting a maternity ward in Odesa.
- ['Once We Explained...': Shashi Tharoor On How Columbia Changed Stance On Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/once-we-explained-shashi-tharoor-on-how-columbia-changed-stance-on-pakistan/): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor led an all-party delegation to explain India’s anti-terror stance, successfully getting Columbia to reverse its stance on Pakistan.
- [Why is the LAPD opposing Trump’s Marine deployment in Los Angeles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/why-is-the-lapd-opposing-trumps-marine-deployment-in-los-angeles/): About 700 Marines have been deployed in LA to quell immigration protests.
- [Trump Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Elon Musk Drug Using Drugs In White House: 'I Hope Not'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-breaks-silence-on-allegations-of-elon-musk-drug-using-drugs-in-white-house-i-hope-not/): Trump expressed uncertainty but hoped Musk wasn’t using illicit substances while handling DOGE.
- [Earth Safe For Now, But Asteroid 2024 YR4 May Hit The Moon In 2032, Warns NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/earth-safe-for-now-but-asteroid-2024-yr4-may-hit-the-moon-in-2032-warns-nasa/): Measuring between 53 and 67 meters in diameter—about the size of a 10-storey building—the asteroid was classified as an Apollo-type and raised fears that it could impact Earth
- [Emperor Penguin Numbers Falling Faster Than Expected: ‘Depressing Picture Of Climate Change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/emperor-penguin-numbers-falling-faster-than-expected-depressing-picture-of-climate-change/): Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have declined by 22% over 15 years due to climate change, says British Antarctic Survey.
- [‘Can Reach Anywhere…’ Israel Warns Houthis After ‘First’ Missile Attack By Sea On Yemen’s Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/can-reach-anywhere-israel-warns-houthis-after-first-missile-attack-by-sea-on-yemens-hodeidah/): On June 10, Israel carried out its first-ever naval strike on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The IDF said the port was used for weapons transfers, justifying the strike as retaliation for Houthi aggression. Israel’s defence minister warned of continued naval and aerial actions if threats persist. The attack followed evacuation warnings issued […]
- [Several people killed in school shooting in Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/several-people-killed-in-school-shooting-in-austria-2/): Several people have been killed in a suspected shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz.
- [Jihadist Brigades Within Pakistan Army Pose Growing Threat To Global Security: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/jihadist-brigades-within-pakistan-army-pose-growing-threat-to-global-security-sources/): Brigade 313, validated by Lashkar and Jaish in Pakistan, operates as Al-Qaeda’s military arm in the region, reflecting deep ties to Pakistani jihadist networks.
- [Israel strikes Yemen’s Hodeidah port, threatens blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-strikes-yemens-hodeidah-port-threatens-blockade/): Israel’s military accuses the Houthis of using the seaport to transfer weapons.
- [F1 2026 calendar: Spain gets two races with Madrid debut; Imola dropped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/f1-2026-calendar-spain-gets-two-races-with-madrid-debut-imola-dropped/): New Formula One season sees Cadillac make a debut as the 11th team, with Audi and Ford partnering others.
- [Ukraine urges ‘action’ from allies as Russian attacks mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/ukraine-urges-action-from-allies-as-russian-attacks-mount/): President Zelenskyy tries to impress upon US President Donald Trump that Moscow is not interested in a ceasefire.
- [Several people killed in school shooting in Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/several-people-killed-in-school-shooting-in-austria/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump sends Marines, more National Guard members to Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-sends-marines-more-national-guard-members-to-los-angeles/): US president’s move provokes further state opposition as he boosts troop numbers on the streets of the Californian city.
- [Florida Man Kills Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter After She Breaks Up With Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/florida-man-kills-girlfriends-2-year-old-daughter-after-she-breaks-up-with-him/): A Florida man was sentenced to life for killing a two-year-old by severing her spine while she was in his care. The incident occurred after the child’s mother broke up with him.
- [At Least 5 Killed, Several Injured After Student Opens Fire In Austrian School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/at-least-5-killed-several-injured-after-student-opens-fire-in-austrian-school/): Police launched a massive operation and special forces were deployed.
- [Activist Greta Thunberg Seen On Flight To France After Being Deported From Israel | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/activist-greta-thunberg-seen-on-flight-to-france-after-being-deported-from-israel-video/): One of the French nationals detained by Israel on Monday is Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament.
- [US Resumes Harvard Student Visas After Judge Blocks Trump Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/us-resumes-harvard-student-visas-after-judge-blocks-trump-ban/): The Trump administration had justified the student visa ban on national security grounds, but Harvard countered that it was being targeted for resisting White House.
- ['Fighting Stopped Because...': Jaishankar Points To India's Strikes On Key Pakistani Airbases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/fighting-stopped-because-jaishankar-points-to-indias-strikes-on-key-pakistani-airbases/): In an interview with American news website POLITICO, Jaishankar minced no words as he underscored India’s growing frustration with Pakistan’s role in harbouring terrorist groups
- [Activist Greta Thunberg deported after Madleen ship seized by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/activist-greta-thunberg-deported-after-madleen-ship-seized-by-israel/): Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been pictured on a plane after Israel’s Foreign Ministry said they had deported her.
- [Ukraine says Russia took 20,000 children during war. Will some be returned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/ukraine-says-russia-took-20000-children-during-war-will-some-be-returned/): Moscow says it has received a list from Kyiv, demanding the release of hundreds of children as ceasefire talks stumble.
- [Maldives Names Katrina Kaif Global Tourism Ambassador Amid Renewed Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/maldives-names-katrina-kaif-global-tourism-ambassador-amid-renewed-ties-with-india/): The timing of the announcement is also crucial as it comes just ahead of the anticipated visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives
- [Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif Appointed As Global Brand Ambassador For Maldives | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/bollywood-actress-katrina-kaif-appointed-as-global-brand-ambassador-for-maldives-news18/): | Ahead of PM Modi’s Maldives visit, Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif appointed as global brand ambassador for Maldives n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kerala Cargo Ship News |  Explosion In Cargo Ship Off Kerala Coast; Four Crew Members Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/kerala-cargo-ship-news-explosion-in-cargo-ship-off-kerala-coast-four-crew-members-missing/): | Explosion in cargo ship off coast; four crew members missing.Track latest updates. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘I May Move It Around’: Trump Keeps Red Tesla, Praises Musk’s Starlink As ‘Great Service’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/i-may-move-it-around-trump-keeps-red-tesla-praises-musks-starlink-as-great-service/): The relationship between Trump and Musk has soured in recent weeks, following Musk’s sharp criticism of Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill”
- ['Israel Has Enough Problems Without Kidnapping Her': Trump On Greta Thunberg’s 'Abduction' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-has-enough-problems-without-kidnapping-her-trump-on-greta-thunbergs-abduction-claim/): Donald Trump called Greta Thunberg a ‘young, angry person’ and recommended she take an anger management class, after she claimed she was kidnapped by Israel.
- [Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/two-chinese-aircraft-carriers-seen-in-pacific-for-first-time-japan-says/): Tokyo says it has conveyed an ‘appropriate message’ to Beijing over vessels’ movements.
- [Derek Guy Admits He Is In US Illegally Amid LA Riots, JD Vance Responds With GIF Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/derek-guy-admits-he-is-in-us-illegally-amid-la-riots-jd-vance-responds-with-gif-threat/): Derek Guy, also known as Menswear Guy on X, admitted to be living in the US without any documentation amid the ongoing riots in Los Angeles. JD Vance has reacted to his remarks.
- [California Governor Gavin Newsom Sues Trump Over National Guard Move: 'Manufactured Crisis'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/california-governor-gavin-newsom-sues-trump-over-national-guard-move-manufactured-crisis/): Terming Trump’s National Guard move illegal, California Governor stated, “This is a manufactured crisis. He is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia.”
- [How a credit lifeline for India’s farmers has turned into a debt trap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/how-a-credit-lifeline-for-indias-farmers-has-turned-into-a-debt-trap/): A credit policy for farmers is being misused, often twisted to serve dowry demands and other non-agricultural ends.
- [Skewed Priorities? Pakistan May Hike Defence Spending Budget By 18% Amid Record Debt Levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/skewed-priorities-pakistan-may-hike-defence-spending-budget-by-18-amid-record-debt-levels/): The proposed increase in military spending suggests that national security concerns continue to trump economic realities in Pakistan’s policy-making corridors
- [UK political class “schizophrenic” about national defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/uk-political-class-schizophrenic-about-national-defence/): “The British government are concerned that the public might panic if they talk about imminent invasion.”
- [Chinese National Arrested In US For Smuggling Biological Materials, Second Such Case In Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/chinese-national-arrested-in-us-for-smuggling-biological-materials-second-such-case-in-days/): A Chinese student was arrested at Detroit airport for allegedly smuggling biological material into the US and lying to federal agents, making it second such arrest in recent days.
- [14-Day Space Odyssey, 60 Experiments: All You Need To Know About Axiom-4 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/14-day-space-odyssey-60-experiments-all-you-need-to-know-about-axiom-4-mission/): Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. The Axiom-4 mission launches on June 11, 2025, via SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket.
- [Ukraine Says 'Massive' Russia Drone Attacks Hit Kyiv, Odesa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/ukraine-says-massive-russia-drone-attacks-hit-kyiv-odesa/): Russia launched drone attacks on Kyiv and Odesa, killing one and hitting a maternity hospital. Ukraine calls for more sanctions and support.
- ['What Is Brigade 313': Pakistan Senator Grilled On Country's Al-Qaeda Link In Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/what-is-brigade-313-pakistan-senator-grilled-on-countrys-al-qaeda-link-in-interview/): During the interview, Yalda Hakim referred to a statement issued by Jaish-e-Mohammad, following Indian airstrikes
- [‘Can't Call In National Guard...’: Trump's 2020 Video Goes Viral Amid Los Angeles Riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/cant-call-in-national-guard-trumps-2020-video-goes-viral-amid-los-angeles-riots/): Trump deployed National Guard troops in Los Angeles to quell pro-immigration protests. This was criticised by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who vowed to sue President for it.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,202](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1202/): These are the key events on day 1,202 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Early Polls, No to Rakhine Corridor, Ready to Reset Ties With India: Senior BNP Leader To News18 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/early-polls-no-to-rakhine-corridor-ready-to-reset-ties-with-india-senior-bnp-leader-to-news18-exclusive/): Former minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh are vital for the region and should be ‘rebuilt’ based on mutual respect
- [Colombian Senator Uribe Shows Little Response To Treatment After Shooting, Remains Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/colombian-senator-uribe-shows-little-response-to-treatment-after-shooting-remains-critical/): Colombia has long been embroiled in conflict with leftist rebels and criminal groups descended from right-wing paramilitaries, though motive for attack on Uribe remains unclear.
- [Trump Deploys Additional 2,000 National Guard Troops, Marines Amid LA Immigration Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-deploys-additional-2000-national-guard-troops-marines-amid-la-immigration-protests/): Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 2,000 more National Guard members to Los Angeles, raising the total to over 4,100 amid escalating immigration protests.
- [Who Is Shubhanshu Shukla? Indian Air Force Officer Lifts Off To ISS Today On Axiom-4 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/who-is-shubhanshu-shukla-indian-air-force-officer-lifts-off-to-iss-today-on-axiom-4-mission/): The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is the fourth private astronaut expedition to the International Space Station.
- [Frederick Forsyth, ‘The Day Of The Jackal’ Author, Dies At 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/frederick-forsyth-the-day-of-the-jackal-author-dies-at-86/): British novelist Frederick Forsyth, who authored bestselling thrillers such as “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Dogs of War,” has died aged 86.
- [Chinese man in US pleads guilty to exporting guns, ammo to North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/chinese-man-in-us-pleads-guilty-to-exporting-guns-ammo-to-north-korea/): California resident shipped at least three containers of guns bound for North Korea, according to prosecutors.
- [Seized Gaza aid boat Madleen carrying Greta Thunberg taken to Israeli port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/seized-gaza-aid-boat-madleen-carrying-greta-thunberg-taken-to-israeli-port/): Freedom Flotilla organisers have had no contact with activists since they were ‘kidnapped’ by Israel on way to Gaza.
- [Robert Kennedy Jr expels all 17 members of CDC vaccine panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/robert-kennedy-jr-expels-all-17-members-of-cdc-vaccine-panel/): US President Trump-appointed Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic will replace panel with his own selections.
- [Trump to ‘activate’ Marines to respond to LA protests in major escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/trump-to-activate-marines-to-respond-to-la-protests-in-major-escalation/): Update comes as California mounts lawsuit against Trump sending US National Guard to respond to immigration protests.
- [Cleanup begins after chaotic anti-ICE protests rock LA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/cleanup-begins-after-chaotic-anti-ice-protests-rock-la/): City crews are clearing debris in Los Angeles after three nights of anti-ICE protests left the city in disarray.
- [Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/israeli-attack-could-drive-iran-to-seek-nuclear-weapons-iaea-chief-warns/): Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.
- [Injured Palestinian Journalist vows to keep working despite losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/injured-palestinian-journalist-vows-to-keep-working-despite-losses/): Duha al-Saify, a Palestinian journalist and mother, has vowed to continue reporting on the genocide in Gaza, despite los
- [Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners hours after massive drone assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/ukraine-russia-swap-prisoners-hours-after-massive-drone-assault/): Ukraine and Russia completed the first in a series of planned prisoner swaps that could see at least 2,400 freed.
- [Frederick Forsyth, former spy and Day of the Jackal author, dies aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/frederick-forsyth-former-spy-and-day-of-the-jackal-author-dies-aged-86/): Approached by Britain’s MI6 while reporting on Nigeria’s Biafra War, he mined his experiences for literary inspiration.
- [Trump says California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/trump-says-california-governor-gavin-newsom-should-be-arrested/): US “Border Czar” Tom Homan should act on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s dare to arrest him, Donald Trump said.
- [Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/italian-referendum-on-easing-citizenship-rules-thwarted-by-low-turnout/): PM Meloni said she would not vote, and opposition accuses government of dampening interest in immigrant, worker issues.
- [Tunisia-Algeria Gaza aid convoy heads for Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/tunisia-algeria-gaza-aid-convoy-heads-for-rafah/): Hundreds of Tunisian and Algerian activists launched a convoy from Tunis Monday to Gaza via Egypt’s Rafah crossing.
- [Italy cuts ties with Israeli spyware firm Paragon amid surveillance scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/italy-cuts-ties-with-israeli-spyware-firm-paragon-amid-surveillance-scandal/): Italy severs links with Paragon spyware after allegations of targeting critics and migrant rescuers spark outrage.
- [What are the prospects for peace in the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/what-are-the-prospects-for-peace-in-the-war-in-ukraine/): Attacks have intensified again while Russian forces gain more territory.
- [Trump Suggests Arresting California Governor Newsom Over LA Protests: 'I Would Do It...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/trump-suggests-arresting-california-governor-newsom-over-la-protests-i-would-do-it/): Trump’s remarks on Newsom came as Democrats and Republicans clashed over one of the biggest flashpoints in his efforts to deport illegal migrants.
- [Donald Trump Defends LA National Guard Deployment, Mocks Mayor: ‘Incompetent Gavin Newscum’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/donald-trump-defends-la-national-guard-deployment-mocks-mayor-incompetent-gavin-newscum/): Defending his move of deployment of National Guards, Trump slammed Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for opposing it.
- [How to become a bike-friendly city? Lessons from a Paris revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/how-to-become-a-bike-friendly-city-lessons-from-a-paris-revolution/): As Paris makes room for bikes and cuts back on cars, the French capital is showing what urban change can look like.
- [Palestinians shot while lining up for aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/palestinians-shot-while-lining-up-for-aid-in-gaza/): Israeli forces killed at least eight people in a shooting of aid seekers near a distribution point in Rafah governorate.
- [California Governor Plans To Sue "Dictator" Trump Over National Guard Deployment In Riot-Hit LA | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/california-governor-plans-to-sue-dictator-trump-over-national-guard-deployment-in-riot-hit-la-us/): From the city of dreams, Los Angeles has become a city of riots. Law enforcement officials fired tear gas and used crowd-control ammunition at protesters in downtown LA. California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of a “serious breach of state sovereignty” for ordering members of the National Guard to help quell demonstrations against […]
- [Canada to meet NATO spending threshold before schedule, Carney says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/canada-to-meet-nato-spending-threshold-before-schedule-carney-says/): Prime Minister Mark Carney pledges to shift defence spending away from the US and towards the EU.
- [Palestine’s World Cup dream still on as Israel ruins Gaza’s sports sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/palestines-world-cup-dream-still-on-as-israel-ruins-gazas-sports-sector/): As Palestine continues its brave run at World Cup football entry against Oman, in Gaza, all sporting life is destroyed.
- [California Governor To File Lawsuit Against Trump Over National Guard Use At Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/california-governor-to-file-lawsuit-against-trump-over-national-guard-use-at-protests/): California Governor said that the deployment of National Guards without the consultation of the Governor is illegal.
- [Freedom Flotillas: A history of attempts to break Israel’s siege of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/freedom-flotillas-a-history-of-attempts-to-break-israels-siege-of-gaza/): The Madleen, launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, is one of several Gaza-bound vessels intercepted by Israel.
- [What is the national guard at the heart of Trump’s Los Angeles standoff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/what-is-the-national-guard-at-the-heart-of-trumps-los-angeles-standoff/): Trump deploys the California national guard during immigration protests in Los Angeles.
- [What is happening in Los Angeles is not law enforcement, it’s occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/what-is-happening-in-los-angeles-is-not-law-enforcement-its-occupation/): The tools and tactics of the federal response to the LA protests are taken from the US imperial playbook.
- [China’s Liaoning Warship Sails East of Iwo Jima for 1st Time, Japan "Spooked", Blast at Okinawa Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/chinas-liaoning-warship-sails-east-of-iwo-jima-for-1st-time-japan-spooked-blast-at-okinawa-base/): China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning has sailed east of Iwo Jima for the first time, entering Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Minamitorishima. This move has raised concerns in Tokyo, leading Japan to enhance surveillance and communicate an unspecified message to China. The Liaoning was accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, and conducted […]
- [US-China trade talks: Is a thaw on the cards after Trump-Xi call?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/us-china-trade-talks-is-a-thaw-on-the-cards-after-trump-xi-call/): A new round of talks aimed at resolving trade tensions between the US and China take place in London.
- [Iran to present counterproposal for nuclear deal to US via Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/iran-to-present-counterproposal-for-nuclear-deal-to-us-via-oman/): Tehran indicates it will not accept the US proposal made during the fifth round of talks last month.
- [IRAN VS US & ISRAEL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/iran-vs-us-israel/): Iran has announced plans to soon release a substantial cache of documents allegedly detailing Israel’s nuclear program. Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib described the material as a “treasure trove” that could bolster Iran’s strategic position. However, Tehran has not provided evidence to substantiate these claims, and Israel has not confirmed any breach .00:00 INTRODUCTION03:18 IRAN TO […]
- ['Creation Of Bangladesh Justified?: Himanta Hits Out At Indira Gandhi Govt Over Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/creation-of-bangladesh-justified-himanta-hits-out-at-indira-gandhi-govt-over-illegal-immigrants/): While Himanta Biswa Sarma said Indira Gandhi deserves credit for India’s 1971 victory over Pakistan, he raised doubts on whether the creation of Bangladesh was justified.
- [India’s Strikes Hit Nur Khan Airbase Tied To Nuke Sites, Pakistan Insiders Confirm Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/indias-strikes-hit-nur-khan-airbase-tied-to-nuke-sites-pakistan-insiders-confirm-damage/): Nur Khan Airbase is widely regarded as a multipurpose backbone of the Pakistan Air Force
- [Los Angeles immigration protest clashes: What’s the latest and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/los-angeles-immigration-protest-clashes-whats-the-latest-and-whats-next/): About 500 US Marines are ready to be deployed in LA as clashes continue during immigration protests.
- [Russia hits Ukraine with record 479-drone strike ahead of POW swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/russia-hits-ukraine-with-record-479-drone-strike-ahead-of-pow-swap/): Large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine continue despite the Kremlin showing interest in pursuing peace talks.
- [Why are people protesting in Los Angeles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/why-are-people-protesting-in-los-angeles/): The raids that triggered the protests in LA were part of a much wider crackdown that campaigners call unjust.
- [What happened when Israeli forces seized Gaza aid ship Madleen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/what-happened-when-israeli-forces-seized-gaza-aid-ship-madleen/): Israel’s seizure of a ship trying to deliver aid to Gaza has been condemned by rights campaigners as illegal.
- [Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/russia-plans-to-boost-economic-and-military-ties-in-africa/): Kremlin announcement comes as Wagner Group quits West African state of Mali.
- [76,007 Billion Pakistani Rupees: Highest-Ever Debt Mountain Crushes Islamabad | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/76007-billion-pakistani-rupees-highest-ever-debt-mountain-crushes-islamabad-news18/): Pakistan’s debt is at its highest-ever level, Pakistan’s Economic Survey released on Monday has revealed. This paints a worrisome situation of Pakistan’s finances.The document carrying all details and figures in Pakistani rupees, reviewed by CNN-NEWS18 says that the total public debt of Pakistan (ending March 2025) has reached 76,007 Billion Pakistani Rupee (76 trillion), the […]
- [Low Income, High Taxes, Crippling Loans: Why 75% UK Youth Are Dreaming Of Settling Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/low-income-high-taxes-crippling-loans-why-75-uk-youth-are-dreaming-of-settling-abroad/): The report highlights that living in Britain has become costly, with high rents leaving many young couples burdened by loans even before they get married
- [Turkish Funding for Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami Poses Threat to India: Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/turkish-funding-for-bangladeshs-jamaat-e-islami-poses-threat-to-india-intel-sources/): Intelligence sources further claim that Turkey, Pakistan’s ISI, and Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami have formed a strategic alliance aimed at destabilising India
- [Indian Student Handcuffed, Pinned At US Airport: 'Treated Like A Criminal' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/indian-student-handcuffed-pinned-at-us-airport-treated-like-a-criminal-video/): An Indian student was handcuffed and pinned at Newark Airport, as shared by Kunal Jain on X. The student was crying and treated like a criminal by authorities
- [Arrests & clashes in LA after National Guard is sent to quell protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/arrests-clashes-in-la-after-national-guard-is-sent-to-quell-protests/): There were violent scenes for a third straight night in Los Angeles.
- [What happens next to the Gaza flotilla’s Madleen and its crew?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/what-happens-next-to-the-gaza-flotillas-madleen-and-its-crew/): Madleen was stopped by Israel on its way to Gaza. What happens to Greta Thunberg, Rima Hassan and other activists now?
- [‘Piracy’: World reacts to Israel’s seizure of Gaza-bound aid vessel Madleen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/09/piracy-world-reacts-to-israels-seizure-of-gaza-bound-aid-vessel-madleen/): Governments and NGOs condemn Israel’s interception of the ship in international waters.
- [‘I invested in a Ponzi scheme’: Nigerians fall victim to crypto scams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/i-invested-in-a-ponzi-scheme-nigerians-fall-victim-to-crypto-scams/): Experts say financial illiteracy, lax regulations, greed, economic hardship make people susceptible to scam companies.
- [What Is Fentanyl? UPSC Aspirants Must Know As ‘US Works With India’. There’s China Link Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/what-is-fentanyl-upsc-aspirants-must-know-as-us-works-with-india-theres-china-link-too-2/): The FBI has been working with the Indian government to address the fentanyl crisis in the US.
- [A Free 10-Day Luxury Tour Of China, But You’re Eligible Only If You're From This Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/a-free-10-day-luxury-tour-of-china-but-youre-eligible-only-if-youre-from-this-country/): China invites social media influencers from the United States for a fully-funded 10-day trip in July to reshape global perceptions and showcase the “real China”
- [Argentina’s top court upholds Fernandez de Kirchner’s prison sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/argentinas-top-court-upholds-fernandez-de-kirchners-prison-sentence/): The ruling makes her subject to arrest and bars her from running in upcoming Buenos Aires legislative elections.
- [Poland’s Tusk faces confidence vote, hoping for fresh start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/polands-tusk-faces-confidence-vote-hoping-for-fresh-start/): Tusk called the vote as he seeks to regain momentum after his ally lost the presidential election earlier this month.
- ['Aim Is To Advance Relationship...': Jaishankar On Whether He Trusts Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/aim-is-to-advance-relationship-jaishankar-on-whether-he-trusts-donald-trump/): Replying to the query, the External Affairs Minister stated that the relationship with the US is of immense importance to India.
- [‘You Aren’t Helping…’ Trump ‘Slams’ Israel As US Army Shares ‘Many Options’ To Attack ‘Weak’ Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/you-arent-helping-trump-slams-israel-as-us-army-shares-many-options-to-attack-weak-iran/): US president Donald Trump has been presented with a broad array of potential military options against Iran should ongoing nuclear talks with that country fail. “I have provided the Secretary of Defence and the [US] President a wide range of options”, General Michael Kurilla said during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee on […]
- [Project Pelican: $50 Million Drug Bust Uncovers ISI-Khalistani Nexus In Canada, 7 South Asians Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/project-pelican-50-million-drug-bust-uncovers-isi-khalistani-nexus-in-canada-7-south-asians-arrested/): Top intelligence sources say the proceeds from these drug cartel activities finance anti-India initiatives, including protests and referendums.
- [After Apple Store, Masked People Seen Looting Zara Outlet In Viral LA Protest Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/after-apple-store-masked-people-seen-looting-zara-outlet-in-viral-la-protest-video/): Masked rioters looted a Zara store in Los Angeles during anti-deportation protests. Other stores, including Apple, were vandalised.
- [‘Why Did Osama Bin Laden Feel Safe In Pakistan?’ Jaishankar’s Strong Message On Terrorism, Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/why-did-osama-bin-laden-feel-safe-in-pakistan-jaishankars-strong-message-on-terrorism-pahalgam/): S Jaishankar: “I want the world to understand – this isn’t merely an India-Pakistan issue. It’s about terrorism. That very same terrorism will eventually come back to haunt you.”
- [What Is Fentanyl? UPSC Aspirants Must Know As ‘US Works With India’. There’s China Link Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/what-is-fentanyl-upsc-aspirants-must-know-as-us-works-with-india-theres-china-link-too/): The FBI has been working with the Indian government to address the fentanyl crisis in the US.
- [‘Clashes Were Limited Until…’ Newsom Accuses Trump of ‘Militarising’ LA Amid Anti-ICE Protests | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/clashes-were-limited-until-newsom-accuses-trump-of-militarising-la-amid-anti-ice-protests-us/): California governor, Gavin Newsom, on June 11 declared that “democracy is under assault” in a blistering evening address in which he accused US president Donald Trump of “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles. On another day of mass protests over immigration raids and the federal deployment of military forces to the state, Newsom said […]
- [Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ social media attacks on Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/elon-musk-says-he-regrets-social-media-attacks-on-trump/): Tech billionaire says some of his social media posts about US president ‘went too far.’
- [Month of May was world’s second-warmest on record: EU scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/month-of-may-was-worlds-second-warmest-on-record-eu-scientists/): The biggest temperature increases were recorded in the Middle East, West Asia, northeast Russia, and north Canada.
- ['Went Too Far': Elon Musk Regrets His Social Media Posts Against Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/went-too-far-elon-musk-regrets-his-social-media-posts-against-donald-trump/): Elon Musk admitted he “went too far” with his recent social media posts targeting US President Donald Trump. Posting on X, Musk expressed regret over his remarks made last week.
- [In An Attempt To Please Asim Munir, The Pakistan Government Has Boosted Its Defence Budget But....](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/in-an-attempt-to-please-asim-munir-the-pakistan-government-has-boosted-its-defence-budget-but/): | In an all-out attempt to please Army Chief Asim Munir, the Pakistan government has boosted its defence budget, choosing military expansion over developmental priorities.Exclusive Input By Manoj Kumar Gupta n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel’s Smotrich could collapse Palestinian economy by ending bank waiver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/israels-smotrich-could-collapse-palestinian-economy-by-ending-bank-waiver/): Israeli finance minister ends waiver that Palestinian banks rely on to operate after Western sanctions announced.
- [‘You don’t know if you’ll return home’: Immigration raids shake Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/you-dont-know-if-youll-return-home-immigration-raids-shake-los-angeles/): Residents are on edge as the Trump administration escalates force against protests that have rocked the city.
- [Who Is Paul Kapur? Trump's Indian-Origin Pick As Key Diplomat For South Asian Affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/who-is-paul-kapur-trumps-indian-origin-pick-as-key-diplomat-for-south-asian-affairs/): Paul Kapur is a South Asia security expert and professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School, known for his work on nuclear policy and regional strategy.
- [Dozens of white rhinos relocated from South Africa to Rwanda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/dozens-of-white-rhinos-relocated-from-south-africa-to-rwanda/): Two batches of 35 rhinos moved by truck and airliner as part of major rewilding involving South Africa and Rwanda.
- [Curfew in LA as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/curfew-in-la-as-protests-against-trumps-immigration-crackdown-continue/): Los Angeles enforced a nighttime curfew during protests as Trump sent troops, drawing criticism from officials.
- [‘Local Emergency’ In Los Angeles, Mayor Imposes Curfew As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Across US | Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/local-emergency-in-los-angeles-mayor-imposes-curfew-as-anti-ice-protests-spread-across-us-trump/): Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on June 10 announced an curfew for the city’s downtown following several days of escalating unrest tied to protests against recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The curfew applies to a one-square-mile area in downtown Los Angeles, where demonstrators have clashed with police amid the presence of National Guardsmen.00:00 […]
- [Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom Mission Postponed: How Does Liquid Oxygen Leak Affect Take-Off? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/shubhanshu-shuklas-axiom-mission-postponed-how-does-liquid-oxygen-leak-affect-take-off-explained/): Liquid oxygen is oxygen that has been cooled to a point where it becomes a pale blue liquid and is used extensively in rocket propulsion systems and spacecraft life support systems
- [US Reaffirms Strong Support To India In Fight Against Terrorism: State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/us-reaffirms-strong-support-to-india-in-fight-against-terrorism-state-department/): The multi-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau last week in Washington.
- ['Will Shock Political Establishment': Indian-Origin US Politician Zohran Mamdani Running For NYC Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/will-shock-political-establishment-indian-origin-us-politician-zohran-mamdani-running-for-nyc-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprise contender in the 2025 New York mayoral race
- [Guns Over Growth: Pakistan's Defence Budget Hike A Survival Tactic After Op Sindoor Exposed Failures?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/guns-over-growth-pakistans-defence-budget-hike-a-survival-tactic-after-op-sindoor-exposed-failures/): The defence budget hike has prompted concerns that funds will be diverted towards rehabilitating and building terror camps destroyed during Operation Sindoor, sources said.
- [Immigration Raids Unrest Flares To Chicago, Washington Amid Heavy Crackdown In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/immigration-raids-unrest-flares-to-chicago-washington-amid-heavy-crackdown-in-los-angeles/): Violent protests over immigration raids spread from Los Angeles to cities like Chicago, DC, and Seattle, despite deployment of troops and mass arrests.
- [How to Sue the Klan: The landmark case against racial violence in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/how-to-sue-the-klan-the-landmark-case-against-racial-violence-in-the-us/): The civil case of five Black women sets a legal precedent across the United States in the fight against organised hate.
- [Palau Is Now Visa-Free For Indians And Here Is Why You Should Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/palau-is-now-visa-free-for-indians-and-here-is-why-you-should-visit/): Palau, located in the western Pacific, is a paradise of natural beauty, pristine beaches and tranquil vibes.
- [Are India and Pakistan preparing for a naval face-off in a future conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/are-india-and-pakistan-preparing-for-a-naval-face-off-in-a-future-conflict/): Recent signals from both governments have underscored how their navies could play a central role in their next face-off.
- [One Big Beautiful Bill: Why Is Donald Trump Pushing Cash For American Babies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/one-big-beautiful-bill-why-is-donald-trump-pushing-cash-for-american-babies/): President Trump proposed “Trump Accounts” under his tax cut bill, offering $1,000 tax-exempt investment accounts for babies born between 2025-2028.
- [US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/us-china-agree-on-framework-on-trade-after-talks-in-london/): Negotiators say agreement will be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for approval.
- [Suspected teen ‘sicario’ pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/suspected-teen-sicario-pleads-not-guilty-to-shooting-colombian-senator/): Police believe the 15-year-old arrested for the attempted murder of Senator Miguel Uribe was a hitman working for money.
- [Pakistan's Skewed Priorities: Environment, Health Budget Slashed, Defence Hiked By Record 20%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/pakistans-skewed-priorities-environment-health-budget-slashed-defence-hiked-by-record-20/): While Pakistan’s defence budget saw an increase of over 20 per cent to 2,550 billion PKR, the environment protection budget has shrunk from 7.2 billion PKR to 3.1 billion PKR.
- [TikToker 'Khaby Lame' Leaves US After Being Detained By Immigration Agents In Las Vegas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/tiktoker-khaby-lame-leaves-us-after-being-detained-by-immigration-agents-in-las-vegas/): Khaby Lame, the world’s most popular TikTok personality with millions of followers, has left the US after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas.
- [Masked Looters Vandalise, Raid Apple Store In LA As Protests Escalate | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/masked-looters-vandalise-raid-apple-store-in-la-as-protests-escalate-watch/): Masked looters were seen vandalising and raiding an Apple Store as protest over immigration raids turned violent in LA.
- [Police injured, houses burned in second night of riots in Northern Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/police-injured-houses-burned-in-second-night-of-riots-in-northern-ireland/): Rioters said to target ‘foreigners’ in Northern Ireland town following alleged sexual assault of local teenage girl.
- [US journalist dropped by ABC over Trump administration ‘hater’ comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/us-journalist-dropped-by-abc-over-trump-administration-hater-comment/): Veteran correspondent for the US broadcaster, Terry Moran, had called Trump aide Stephen Miller a ‘world-class hater’.
- [A Missile Base On Okinawa Symbolizes Japan's Defense Buildup Against China's Expansionism | Decode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/a-missile-base-on-okinawa-symbolizes-japans-defense-buildup-against-chinas-expansionism-decode/): Perched high above the coastline of Okinawa, a recently established Japanese military unit watches over the sea with an unmistakable message: Japan is no longer content to remain passive in the shifting security landscape of East Asia. The Seventh Regiment, formed just a year ago, stands in full view—its missile batteries and equipment visible for […]
- [Trump Tariffs May Remain In Effect While Appeals Proceed: US Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/trump-tariffs-may-remain-in-effect-while-appeals-proceed-us-court/): The appeals court has yet to rule on whether the tariffs are permissible under an emergency economic powers act that Trump cited to justify them.
- [LA Protests Updates | Protests Against Immigration Raids Spring Up In Cities Across U.S. |Trump News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/la-protests-updates-protests-against-immigration-raids-spring-up-in-cities-across-u-s-trump-news/): | Protests against immigration raids spring up in cities across U.S.Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President Trump to mobilize National Guard troops and Marines have begun to spread across the country, with more planned into the weekend.Activists plan more events Tuesday in New York, Chicago, Dallas and […]
- [Canada-Based Pakistani Man Extradited To US For Plotting Brooklyn Mass Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/canada-based-pakistani-man-extradited-to-us-for-plotting-brooklyn-mass-shooting/): FBI chief Kash Patel confirmed Khan’s arrival in the US, stating, “He has now arrived in the US and will face American justice.”
- ['That's The Thing We...': Greta Thunberg Hits Back At Trump After He Calls Her 'Strange'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/thats-the-thing-we-greta-thunberg-hits-back-at-trump-after-he-calls-her-strange/): Thunberg, who was deported by Israel while en route to Gaza, responded to Trump’s mockery by stating the world needs more “young angry women.”
- [LA Protests: Federal Judge Denies California's Request To Block Trump's Military Deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/la-protests-federal-judge-denies-californias-request-to-block-trumps-military-deployment/): In a brief court filing on Tuesday afternoon, the Justice Department labelled California’s request as “legally meritless”.
- [Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom 4 Mission Launch Postponed Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shuklas-axiom-4-mission-launch-postponed-again/): The Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others, has been postponed due to a leak in SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket.
- ['Uncontrolled Migration Leads To Chaos, Dysfunction': Trump Says He Will Liberate Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/uncontrolled-migration-leads-to-chaos-dysfunction-trump-says-he-will-liberate-los-angeles/): His remarks underscore his hardline immigration stance, with a renewed promise to restore law, order, and safety. 
- [Los Angeles Mayor Declares Curfew 'To Stop Vandalism, Looting' Amid Growing Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/los-angeles-mayor-declares-curfew-to-stop-vandalism-looting-amid-growing-unrest/): Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared an overnight curfew in downtown Los Angeles to combat vandalism and looting amid immigration raids.
- [LA mayor announces curfew amid protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/la-mayor-announces-curfew-amid-protests-over-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): Karen Bass says curfew for part of downtown area will take effect from 8pm local time.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,203](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1203/): These are the key events on day 1,203 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [As Trump’s tariffs loom, Southeast Asia’s solar industry faces devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/as-trumps-tariffs-loom-southeast-asias-solar-industry-faces-devastation/): US tariffs cast pall over green energy industry in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia.
- [Sudanese army accuses Libya’s Haftar of joint border attack with RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/sudanese-army-accuses-libyas-haftar-of-joint-border-attack-with-rsf/): The announcement marks the first time direct Libyan involvement in Sudan’s ongoing war has been alleged.
- [What is the Global March to Gaza all about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/what-is-the-global-march-to-gaza-all-about/): The Global March to Gaza aims to pressure world leaders to end Israel’s genocidal war in the Palestinian enclave.
- [Trump Says LA Would Be 'Burning To The Ground' Without Troops, Marines And National Guard Move In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-says-la-would-be-burning-to-the-ground-without-troops-marines-and-national-guard-move-in/): President Donald Trump said if he had not deployed Marines and other soldiers in Los Angeles, the city “would be burning to the ground right now”. 700 Marines have been deployed in Los Angeles and 4,000 National Guard troops have been mobilized. California Governor Gavin Newsom said that this move by the US president is […]
- [Pakistan COAS Asim Munir Invited To US Army Day Celebrations On June 14: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/pakistan-coas-asim-munir-invited-to-us-army-day-celebrations-on-june-14-sources-exclusive/): During this visit, the US is likely to urge Pakistan to take action against terrorist groups targeting Afghanistan and India
- [Israel kills more than 70 Palestinians in relentless attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-kills-more-than-70-palestinians-in-relentless-attacks-across-gaza/): Child among 20 killed near controversial US-run aid centres; displaced people in tents and medics also killed.
- [Palestine World Cup dream ends after late penalty heartbreak against Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/palestine-world-cup-dream-ends-after-late-penalty-heartbreak-against-oman/): Palestine are denied by late Oman penalty in a 1-1 draw that ends their dreams of a first FIFA World Cup appearance.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro testifies before Supreme Court over alleged coup plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/brazils-bolsonaro-testifies-before-supreme-court-over-alleged-coup-plan/): Ex-president rejects charges; he and seven co-accused risk prison sentences of up to 40 years in this ‘historic’ trial.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: What is the MLS players’ pay dispute about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-what-is-the-mls-players-pay-dispute-about/): Club players in the US are at odds with their league over the compensation money from the Club World Cup 2025.
- [Top CFPB enforcement official to resign amid policy shifts under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/top-cfpb-enforcement-official-to-resign-amid-policy-shifts-under-trump/): Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen has served with the US agency since it was founded.
- [Al Jazeera journalist arrives in Paris after Israel deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/al-jazeera-journalist-arrives-in-paris-after-israel-deportation/): Al Jazeera journalist Omar Faiad arrived in Paris after being deported by Israel for being aboard the ‘Madleen’.
- [Israeli attack kills three paramedics in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israeli-attack-kills-three-paramedics-in-gaza-city/): Three Palestinian paramedics were killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza City on Monday night.
- [Can Europe’s music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/can-europes-music-festivals-break-from-pro-israel-funders/): More than 50 artists and fans are boycotting a top European festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund.
- [First Ye, Now Ye Ye: Rapper Kanye West Changes His Name Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/first-ye-now-ye-ye-rapper-kanye-west-changes-his-name-again/): The man behind Graduation and Yeezy is switching it up again, this time with a double dose of Ye.
- [Four killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/four-killed-in-wave-of-bomb-gun-attacks-across-southwest-colombia/): Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful.
- [Breaking down the drone ‘revolution’ driven by Russia’s war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/breaking-down-the-drone-revolution-driven-by-russias-war-on-ukraine/): Russia and Ukraine are waging a remotely controlled battle in the air and at sea.
- [10 dead in Austria’s deadliest school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/10-dead-in-austrias-deadliest-school-attack/): An ex-student opened fire at a high school, killing at least nine people in the deadliest shooting in Austrian history.
- ["Surprised…" Trump Says Iran Getting 'more Aggressive' in Talks, US Would “bankrupt” Tehran Than…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/surprised-trump-says-iran-getting-more-aggressive-in-talks-us-would-bankrupt-tehran-than/): Recent developments indicate a heightened tension in the ongoing nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, with contradictory statements and increased rhetoric from both sides. US President Donald Trump has expressed surprise and disappointment, stating that Iran has become “much more aggressive” in the latest rounds of nuclear talks. He believes Iran is “asking […]
- [Al Qaeda Leader Issues Kill Threat To Trump In Disturbing Video; Musk, Vance Among Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/al-qaeda-leader-issues-kill-threat-to-trump-in-disturbing-video-musk-vance-among-targets/): Donald Trump, Elon Musk and JD Vance named in chilling AQAP video urging lone-wolf attacks over Israel support.
- [Flight To Nowhere: 137 Passengers Land Back At Starting Point After 32-Hour Journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/flight-to-nowhere-137-passengers-land-back-at-starting-point-after-32-hour-journey/): Powerful winds severely hampered the aircraft’s landing, forcing the pilot to circle for an extended period.
- [‘It’s so painful’: Man City’s Guardiola speaks up on Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/its-so-painful-man-citys-guardiola-speaks-up-on-israels-war-on-gaza/): Pep Guardiola says the images out of Gaza ‘since the nightmare started’ have left him troubled and feeling ‘so scared’.
- [What’s next in US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/whats-next-in-us-president-donald-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): The deployment of soldiers on the streets of Los Angeles brings crisis to new level. 
- [Panic And Gunshots In The Classroom: 10 Killed In Mass Shooting At A School In Austria's Graz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/panic-and-gunshots-in-the-classroom-10-killed-in-mass-shooting-at-a-school-in-austrias-graz/): Nine students and one faculty member have been killed at a mass shooting in a school in Austria’s Graz. At least ten others were injured during the incident, and have been taken to a hospital. The perpetrator, also a student, has reportedly died by suicide during the attack. The body of the shooter was reportedly […]
- [In New Video, US Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Slams Warmongers, Warns Of Nuclear Holocaust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/in-new-video-us-spy-chief-tulsi-gabbard-slams-warmongers-warns-of-nuclear-holocaust/): In a foreboding video clip released on X, Gabbard warned of a “nuclear holocaust” and blamed certain leaders for bringing the world closer to a nuclear war.
- [Singapore Ship That Caught Fire Carried Chemical Used In Explosives & Paint: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/singapore-ship-that-caught-fire-carried-chemical-used-in-explosives-paint-sources-exclusive/): This shipment, imported by a Mumbai-based chemical and polymer company, is currently under investigation
- [Who Is Gavin Newsom, At War With Donald Trump, Pegged As Democrat Contender For President In 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/who-is-gavin-newsom-at-war-with-donald-trump-pegged-as-democrat-contender-for-president-in-2028/): California Governor Gavin Newsom could take on Donald Trump in 2028, with their current feud shaping up as a preview of a potential face-off in the next presidential race.
- [Lights Out For AI: China's Chatbots Go Dark To Keep College Entrance Exam Fair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/lights-out-for-ai-chinas-chatbots-go-dark-to-keep-college-entrance-exam-fair/): The Gaokao, running from June 7 to 10 this year, is given by over 13.4 million students who are vying for limited university spots in China.
- [Trump Unveils '$1,000 Savings Account' For Every Baby Born During His Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-unveils-1000-savings-account-for-every-baby-born-during-his-second-term/): The proposal mandates the Treasury Department to fund the $1,000 initial investment, with newborns automatically enrolled in the program.
- [Israel "Kills 20 Gazans” Waiting for Aid, Macron Blasts Gaza Blockade, Abbas Backs Hamas Disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/israel-kills-20-gazans-waiting-for-aid-macron-blasts-gaza-blockade-abbas-backs-hamas-disarmament/): Recent reports indicate that Israeli forces have killed at least 20 Palestinians waiting for aid near the so-called Netzarim Corridor, south of Gaza City. This incident is part of a broader pattern of deadly shootings near aid distribution points, particularly those run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Al Jazeera reported that Israeli forces […]
- [Iran warns against IAEA pressure, Israel attack as more US talks loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/iran-warns-against-iaea-pressure-israel-attack-as-more-us-talks-loom/): Iran says intelligence documents taken from Israel better prepare it to respond to any potential Israeli air strikes.
- [World Bank slashes global economic outlook as trade tensions continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/world-bank-slashes-global-economic-outlook-as-trade-tensions-continue/): The bank warned that without a swift course correction, the harm to living standards could be ‘deep’.
- [Columbia University deserves to lose its accreditation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/columbia-university-deserves-to-lose-its-accreditation/): Not over the false claims of the Trump administration, but over its failure to protect academic freedom.
- [Are School Shootings On The Rise In Europe? 5 Cases In Five Years Paint Worrying Picture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/are-school-shootings-on-the-rise-in-europe-5-cases-in-five-years-paint-worrying-picture/): From Prague to Örebro, despite stricter gun laws, a surge of school attacks across Europe underscores the need for mental health support.
- [UK and allies to sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/uk-and-allies-to-sanction-far-right-israeli-ministers-ben-gvir-smotrich/): The countries will freeze assets and impose travel bans over ‘incitement of violence against Palestinian communities’.
- [Pakistan ramps up defence spending by 20 percent after India conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/pakistan-ramps-up-defence-spending-by-20-percent-after-india-conflict/): Defence spending surges in Islamabad’s new budget, even as overall expenditures shrink.
- [Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe signs for Borussia Dortmund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/real-madrid-star-jude-bellinghams-brother-jobe-signs-for-borussia-dortmund/): German football club Borussia Dortmund sign Jobe Bellingham, who follows in the footsteps of Real Madrid brother Jude.
- [The relationship between humans and AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/the-relationship-between-humans-and-ai/): Today on the Stream: With AI now woven into daily life, we must ask—what defines our humanity?
- [Money not infertility, UN report says: Why birth rates are plummeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/money-not-infertility-un-report-says-why-birth-rates-are-plummeting/): ‘Lack of choice, not desire’ is reason for global fertility crisis, UN says in a global report.
- [14-Year-Old Siddharth Nandyala Develops AI App To Detect Heart Disease In 7 Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/14-year-old-siddharth-nandyala-develops-ai-app-to-detect-heart-disease-in-7-seconds/): 15,000 American and 3,500 Indian patients in clinical trials proved the app’s accuracy exceeding 96%, showcasing its global potential
- [Trump Defends Los Angeles Troop Deployment: 'City Would Burn To The Ground If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/trump-defends-los-angeles-troop-deployment-city-would-burn-to-the-ground-if/): Los Angeles Protests: California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized the deployment, calling it “the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president.”
- [Russia Pounds Ukraine for “5 Hours,” Bombs “Military Sites” in Kyiv, Putin May Attack Nato “Within…”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/russia-pounds-ukraine-for-5-hours-bombs-military-sites-in-kyiv-putin-may-attack-nato-within/): Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia launching one of its largest air attacks on Kyiv in over three years. This barrage, which lasted approximately five hours overnight, involved a combination of drones and missiles, with Ukrainian officials stating that 315 drones and seven missiles were fired […]
- [Jaishankar Says Conflict Not Between India And Pakistan: ‘It Is India Vs Terror-istan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/jaishankar-says-conflict-not-between-india-and-pakistan-it-is-india-vs-terror-istan/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the statement during a joint press conference with Kaja Kallas, the Vice-President of the European Commission.
- [Scientists Warn Of Space Jam As Satellite Numbers Hit Critical Levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/scientists-warn-of-space-jam-as-satellite-numbers-hit-critical-levels/): As of May 2025, Earth is being circled by over 11,700 active satellites, a number that’s climbing with astonishing speed
- [Greta Thunberg arrives in Paris after deportation from Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/greta-thunberg-arrives-in-paris-after-deportation-from-israel/): Greta Thunberg arrived in Paris after being deported by Israel, saying she was “illegally attacked and kidnapped”.
- [Palestinian man beaten after Israeli troops find Gaza photo on his phone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/palestinian-man-beaten-after-israeli-troops-find-gaza-photo-on-his-phone/): Palestinian beaten by Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank for having a photo of Gaza.
- [Graz, Austria, school shooting: What we know about the victims, shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/graz-austria-school-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims-shooter/): At least 10 people have died in Austria’s deadliest mass shooting in the country’s second largest city.
- [Ten dead, including suspect, in Austria school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/ten-dead-including-suspect-in-austria-school-shooting/): Police in Graz say several others were wounded in the attack.
- [Japan beat Indonesia 6-0 in final AFC World Cup Group C qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/japan-beat-indonesia-6-0-in-final-afc-world-cup-group-c-qualifier/): Already qualified Japan beat Indonesia 6-0 in the final Group C game in the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Areas near Sudan’s Khartoum at risk of famine, says UN agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/areas-near-sudans-khartoum-at-risk-of-famine-says-un-agency/): Severe levels of ‘hunger, destitution and desperation’ found in the town of Jabal Awliya, south of Khartoum.
- [MEA Intervenes After Indian Detained At Newark Airport, Takes Matter Up With US: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/mea-intervenes-after-indian-detained-at-newark-airport-takes-matter-up-with-us-sources/): The matter came to light after an Indian-American entrepreneur shared a photo of an Indian student who was being deported from Newark Airport
- [Explained: What Is Pakistan-Based Al Qaeda’s Brigade 313 And Why Is It Back In Focus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/10/explained-what-is-pakistan-based-al-qaedas-brigade-313-and-why-is-it-back-in-focus/): Brigade 313: The group functions not as a single organisation but as a coalition of jihadists, including defectors from the Pakistani military and intelligence services.
- [How is Pakistan raising money for a 20 percent hike in defence spending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/how-is-pakistan-raising-money-for-a-20-percent-hike-in-defence-spending/): Pakistan hikes its defence budget by 20 percent after border clashes with India, economy remains reliant on IMF loans.
- [One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/one-in-67-people-worldwide-remains-forcibly-displaced-unhcr-report/): About 123 million remain forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.
- ['Feed Milk To A Snake...': Pakistan Breaks Own Record For Highest Bombings In 2024 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/feed-milk-to-a-snake-pakistan-breaks-own-record-for-highest-bombings-in-2024-exclusive/): Data collected by the NSG shows that Pakistan reported 291 bombing attacks, which surpassed its record of 160 incidents in 2023
- [400 Arrested Amid Unrest In Los Angeles; Trump Sends More Troops To City Than in Iraq, Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/400-arrested-amid-unrest-in-los-angeles-trump-sends-more-troops-to-city-than-in-iraq-syria/): As protests over immigration raids and Donald Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles continue, the police there have arrested nearly 400 people there.
- [Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-open-to-dialogue-with-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-white-house-says/): Remarks come after report said North Korean officials refused to accept letter from Trump to Kim.
- [Israel 'Fully Ready' To Launch Operation In Iran As Tensions Grip Middle East: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israel-fully-ready-to-launch-operation-in-iran-as-tensions-grip-middle-east-report/): Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran in the next few possible days, sources suggest as tensions have escalated in Middle East.
- [US evacuates personnel from Middle East in sign of growing regional tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-evacuates-personnel-from-middle-east-in-sign-of-growing-regional-tension/): US broadcaster CBS reports White House decision to move staff partly due to Israeli preparations for attack on Iran.
- [N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/n-ireland-hit-by-third-night-of-racist-violence-main-flashpoint-calmer/): Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.
- [Mob Vandalises Rabindranath Tagore’s Ancestral Home In Bangladesh Over Parking Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/mob-vandalises-rabindranath-tagores-ancestral-home-in-bangladesh-over-parking-dispute/): Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation began when a visitor, accompanied by family, was allegedly confined and assaulted by staff after an argument over motorcycle parking
- [Canada Wildfires: Thousands On Evacuation Standby Near Vancouver As Blazes Worsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/canada-wildfires-thousands-on-evacuation-standby-near-vancouver-as-blazes-worsen/): Residents near Vancouver are on standby to evacuate as wildfires worsen. A state of emergency is declared in Squamish, BC. Over 220 fires are burning across Canada.
- [President Trump, Defended His Decision To Send Thousands Of National Guard Troops To Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/president-trump-defended-his-decision-to-send-thousands-of-national-guard-troops-to-los-angeles/): | President Trump, defended his decision to send thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles.. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Srinivas Mukkamala Appointed As First Indian-Origin President Of American Medical Association](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/srinivas-mukkamala-appointed-as-first-indian-origin-president-of-american-medical-association/): Mukkamala has long advocated within the AMA, leading the Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force and developing evidence-based policies to address the overdose crisis.
- ['Very Nice That He Did That': Trump Acknowledges Elon Musk's Regret Over Posts Against Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/very-nice-that-he-did-that-trump-acknowledges-elon-musks-regret-over-posts-against-him/): Donald Trump acknowledged Elon Musk’s public regret over his critical social media posts, with the White House saying the focus remains on governance.
- [US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Says Five Workers Killed, Several Injured In Hamas Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-backed-gaza-aid-group-says-five-workers-killed-several-injured-in-hamas-attack/): The organization confirmed that all the passengers on board were Palestinian aid workers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,204](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1204/): These are the key events on day 1,204 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 5 aid workers killed in attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-backed-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-says-5-aid-workers-killed-in-attack/): Bus carrying more than two dozen Palestinians attacked by Hamas, organisation says.
- ['Iran Can't Have Nuclear Weapon': Trump Orders US Personnel Out Of Middle East Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/iran-cant-have-nuclear-weapon-trump-orders-us-personnel-out-of-middle-east-amid-tensions/): Donald Trump stated the US will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon and that his country was also relocating personnel from the Middle East due to safety concerns.
- ['Trump Card Is Coming': US President Offers Residency For 5 Mn Dollars, Waiting List Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-card-is-coming-us-president-offers-residency-for-5-mn-dollars-waiting-list-open/): Announcing the big news on Truth Social, Trump wrote that for five million dollars, individuals can gain access to what it calls “The Trump Card”.
- [California Governor Gavin Newsom Using Fight Against Trump Over LA Riots To Bolster 2028 Battle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/california-governor-gavin-newsom-using-fight-against-trump-over-la-riots-to-bolster-2028-battle/): President Donald Trump’s recent order to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles marks a stark escalation in his ongoing political battle against California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. This move is not merely about immigration enforcement – it is a calculated political gambit designed to energize Trump’s base by exploiting immigration […]
- [US National Guard ‘expecting a ramp-up’ in immigration protests: official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-national-guard-expecting-a-ramp-up-in-immigration-protests-official/): Major General Scott Sherman says National Guard troops have been trained to make detentions but have not done so yet.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Why Real Madrid are joint favourites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-why-real-madrid-are-joint-favourites/): The dethroned Spanish and European champions are the most successful Club World Cup side and joint favourites in 2025.
- [Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/judge-rules-trump-cannot-use-foreign-policy-claim-to-deport-mahmoud-khalil/): While the ruling does not order Khalil’s immediate release, it does undermine the US government’s case against Khalil.
- [Pulse massacre survivors in Florida to revisit nightclub before it is razed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/pulse-massacre-survivors-in-florida-to-revisit-nightclub-before-it-is-razed/): The nightclub is being replaced with a permanent memorial to one of the US’s worst mass shootings in modern history.
- [Unarmed Palestinian brothers killed in Israeli raid on West Bank’s Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/unarmed-palestinian-brothers-killed-in-israeli-raid-on-west-banks-nablus/): Nidal Umairah tried to talk to Israeli soldiers before he was attacked, and then killed, along with his brother Khaled.
- [Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/fashion-brands-accused-of-shortcuts-on-climate-pledges-overlooking-workers/): A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.
- [What do we know about the US-China trade deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/what-do-we-know-about-the-us-china-trade-deal/): At 55 percent, the tariffs are still high, but some experts expect they will drop further.
- [Police: Austrian school gunman planned bomb attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/police-austrian-school-gunman-planned-bomb-attack/): Police found a pipe bomb, bombing plans, and a farewell note at the home of the alleged Graz school shooter.
- [Protests Grow Across US As Trump's Immigration Policies Face Backlash After ICE Raids In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/protests-grow-across-us-as-trumps-immigration-policies-face-backlash-after-ice-raids-in-los-angeles/): Protests against the Trump administration’s newly intensified immigration raids, centered on Los Angeles, spread across the country, with demonstrations in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Omaha and Seattle. Members of the Texas National Guard have been deployed to San Antonio in anticipation of protests this week. This comes even as the President warned that he was […]
- [Why Trump’s attempts to make peace in Ukraine will fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/why-trumps-attempts-to-make-peace-in-ukraine-will-fail/): Trump often promised to bring peace to Ukraine in one day, but he may be coming to terms with reality.
- [Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/israeli-gunfire-strikes-kill-120-palestinians-in-gaza-many-at-aid-sites/): Palestinian death toll in Israel’s genocidal war surpasses 55,000 amid ongoing bombardment and killings at aid sites.
- [Large protests in Colombia in support of President Petro’s labour reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/large-protests-in-colombia-in-support-of-president-petros-labour-reforms/): The protests come as the country reels from bombing attacks in the southwest and attempted assassination of a senator.
- [20 Palestinian children evacuated by WHO from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/20-palestinian-children-evacuated-by-who-from-gaza/): 20 Palestinian children have been evacuated by the World Health Organization to receive urgent medical treatment abroad.
- [Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies at age 82](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/beach-boys-visionary-leader-brian-wilson-dies-at-age-82/): Wilson’s genius for melody and arrangements inspired the songs Good Vibrations and California Girls.
- [Shot Colombian presidential candidate shows small signs of improvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/shot-colombian-presidential-candidate-shows-small-signs-of-improvement/): Doctors for the shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe say his brain shows increased activity after.
- [Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein guilty of sex crimes in NYC retrial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/disgraced-movie-mogul-harvey-weinstein-guilty-of-sex-crimes-in-nyc-retrial/): Weinstein, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, had been accused of rape and assaults.
- [WTC final: Australia-South Africa – Rabada rebounds with five-for](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/wtc-final-australia-south-africa-rabada-rebounds-with-five-for/): South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada comes back from suspension to take five Australia wickets in World Test Championship final.
- [Caught On Video: ‘Bridgerton’ Actress Fights Off Thief Trying To Steal Her Phone In London Cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/caught-on-video-bridgerton-actress-fights-off-thief-trying-to-steal-her-phone-in-london-cafe/): As the bystander held the thief down, Genevieve Chenneour retrieved her phone and hit the attacker on his back.
- ['Shoot Down A Russian Drone, Get Rs 2 Lakh A Month': Ukraine’s Offer To Civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/shoot-down-a-russian-drone-get-rs-2-lakh-a-month-ukraines-offer-to-civilians/): Ukraine to pay civilians ₹2.2 lakh a month for shooting down Russian drones under new program.
- [Three Indian Women Removed From Spirit Airlines Flight After Argument With Flight Attendant | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/three-indian-women-removed-from-spirit-airlines-flight-after-argument-with-flight-attendant-video/): Three Indian women were removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in the US after arguing with a flight attendant, causing a delay of over an hour. A TikTok video has 4 million views.
- [UK sanctions Israeli ministers for “inciting violence”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/uk-sanctions-israeli-ministers-for-inciting-violence/): David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.
- [Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/was-hope-of-aid-for-gaza-seized-with-the-freedom-flotilla/): By blocking and seizing aid convoys, Israel uses humanitarian assistance as a weapon of war.
- [Muhammad Yunus Says Bangladesh Wants Good Relations With India: 'Somehow Things Go Wrong...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/muhammad-yunus-says-bangladesh-wants-good-relations-with-india-somehow-things-go-wrong/): Muhammad Yunus’ interim government continues to face international scrutiny over its treatment of opposition parties and its crackdown on dissent.
- [UK crime agency freezes assets of disgraced Sheikh Hasina ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/uk-crime-agency-freezes-assets-of-disgraced-sheikh-hasina-ally/): Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, former land minister, was featured in Al Jazeera’s investigation, The Minister’s Millions.
- [Russia sentences Alexey Navalny ally in absentia to 18 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/russia-sentences-alexey-navalny-ally-in-absentia-to-18-years-in-prison/): Opposition figure Leonid Volkov, based in Lithuania, has been found guilty on dozens of charges by a military court.
- [At least 49 dead in South Africa flooding, students washed away in bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/at-least-49-dead-in-south-africa-flooding-students-washed-away-in-bus/): Officials say death toll expected to rise as authorities launch search operation in the country’s Eastern Cape province.
- [‘Save what we can’: Economic uncertainty, Trump rhetoric hits US travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/save-what-we-can-economic-uncertainty-trump-rhetoric-hits-us-travel/): US travel industry has been hit by domestic consumers cutting back and foreigners snubbing country over Trump rhetoric.
- [Yunus Backed By Terrorists, Rohingya Corridor Ploy To Sell St Martin's Island: Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/yunus-backed-by-terrorists-rohingya-corridor-ploy-to-sell-st-martins-island-sheikh-hasina/): Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that interim advisor Muhammad Yunus is undermining Bangladesh’s access to the seas.
- [Fight for the Pacific – Episode 4: Rising Tides, Shifting Powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/fight-for-the-pacific-episode-4-rising-tides-shifting-powers/): The role Pacific people play in shaping their future amid growing environmental and geopolitical challenges.
- [Body of Thai captive killed in Gaza returned home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/body-of-thai-captive-killed-in-gaza-returned-home/): The body of Thai farmworker Nattapong Pinta, who was kidnapped by Hamas and later killed, was repatriated.
- [Houthi Missile Nearly Hits Passenger Plane Over Israel, Intercepted Mid-Air | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/houthi-missile-nearly-hits-passenger-plane-over-israel-intercepted-mid-air-video/): The footage, shared by the Israeli war room on social media, showed a passenger plane flying close to the area moments before the interception
- [Why is violence by Boko Haram and ISIL rising again in Nigeria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/why-is-violence-by-boko-haram-and-isil-rising-again-in-nigeria/): Nigeria’s defence chief suggests fencing off borders around the country.
- [French Doctor Says Greta Thunberg ‘Mocked And Mistreated’ By 'Abusive' Israeli Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/french-doctor-says-greta-thunberg-mocked-and-mistreated-by-abusive-israeli-authorities/): Baptiste André said that while no physical violence occurred, Israeli border agents engaged in psychological mistreatment during their detention.
- [Sudan’s paramilitary RSF say they seized key zone bordering Egypt, Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/sudans-paramilitary-rsf-say-they-seized-key-zone-bordering-egypt-libya/): The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have withdrawn from the area as part of its ‘defensive arrangements’.
- [Chinese Man Ditches Job, Wife Hunt To Live In A Cave: “Jobs, Marriages Are Meaningless’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/chinese-man-ditches-job-wife-hunt-to-live-in-a-cave-jobs-marriages-are-meaningless/): Min Hengcai walked away from urban life, debt and social expectations to live alone in a cave in China’s Sichuan province.
- [Donald Trump Tells Netanyahu To End Gaza War Amid Growing US Frustration: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/donald-trump-tells-netanyahu-to-end-gaza-war-amid-growing-us-frustration-report/): Donald Trump specifically asked Benjamin Netanyahu to stop leaking details or making public remarks about Israel’s readiness to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- [Military jet crashes in Myanmar, homes set ablaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/military-jet-crashes-in-myanmar-homes-set-ablaze/): A Myanmar military jet crashed in Sagaing Region, an area that has seen intense fighting during Myanmar’s civil war.
- [Elon Musk Says Some Of His Anti-Trump Posts "Went Too Far", Will The President Forgive And Forget?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/elon-musk-says-some-of-his-anti-trump-posts-went-too-far-will-the-president-forgive-and-forget/): Elon Musk said he regretted some of the social media posts he made about President Donald Trump last week during an explosive public dispute with his former close ally. “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk said on the X social media platform. Last week’s conflict […]
- [Austrian police find bomb plans at shooting suspect’s home as nation mourns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/austrian-police-find-bomb-plans-at-shooting-suspects-home-as-nation-mourns/): Stunned nation observes minute’s silence, mourners line central square in Graz where 10 shot dead at local school.
- [How the Los Angeles protests unfolded: A visual guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/how-the-los-angeles-protests-unfolded-a-visual-guide/): The protests erupted following ICE immigration raids, igniting a battle between state and federal officials.
- [Iran threatens to strike US bases if conflict erupts over nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/iran-threatens-to-strike-us-bases-if-conflict-erupts-over-nuclear-programme/): US President Donald Trump says he is losing confidence about reaching a deal with Iran.
- [Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/will-the-us-china-framework-agreement-defuse-trade-tension/): The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London.
- [‘Game Changer’ India ‘Can Scan 500km Into Pakistan’ With New S-400-Like Weapon, Bad News For China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/game-changer-india-can-scan-500km-into-pakistan-with-new-s-400-like-weapon-bad-news-for-china/): India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, has warned that New Delhi will continue to target Pakistan if it continues to back terrorists. “We don’t care where they are. If they are deep in Pakistan, we will go deep into Pakistan”, the Indian top diplomat told Politico in a recent interview. On the reported loss of Indian […]
- [Is Trump right about a ‘migrant invasion’ in Los Angeles? What facts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/is-trump-right-about-a-migrant-invasion-in-los-angeles-what-facts-say/): The Trump administration has used the narrative that unauthorised migrants are behind criminal activity in Los Angeles.
- [UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/un-launches-rescue-operation-after-eight-die-off-djibouti-coast-22-missing/): The International Organization for Migration says group of 150 were forced off boat by smugglers to swim to shore.
- [Is time running out for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/is-time-running-out-for-israels-benjamin-netanyahu/): Israel’s longest serving prime minister faces the difficult task of overcoming opposition both domestically and abroad.
- [Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri 'Overwhelmed' By BAPS Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-overwhelmed-by-baps-hindu-mandir-in-abu-dhabi/): Misri commended its engineering, architectural brilliance, and the values the mandir embodies, describing it as ‘a global symbol of interfaith harmony and cultural dialogue’
- [No Bikinis, Please: This Country Says Modesty Is The New Dress Code At Beaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/no-bikinis-please-this-country-says-modesty-is-the-new-dress-code-at-beaches/): The directive cites “the requirements of public interest” and calls for attire that “respects public taste.”
- [Trump: LA “would be on fire” without troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/trump-la-would-be-on-fire-without-troops/): Trump defended deploying over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.
- [UK MPs react to report alleging David Cameron ‘threatened’ ICC withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/uk-mps-react-to-report-alleging-david-cameron-threatened-icc-withdrawal/): Cameron told ICC’s Khan arrest warrants for Israeli officials would be like ‘dropping hydrogen bomb’, media report says.
- [He Arrived In Dubai By Sea 60 Years Ago. Now, This Indian Teacher Is Etched In UAE’s History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/he-arrived-in-dubai-by-sea-60-years-ago-now-this-indian-teacher-is-etched-in-uaes-history/): Dubai authorities presented Haji N Jamaluddin with an official immigration stamp, retroactively dated to his original arrival.
- [Kyiv “Blows Up” Russia Gunpowder Plant as Putin Bleeds Kharkiv, SBU Shows New Video of Bomber Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/kyiv-blows-up-russia-gunpowder-plant-as-putin-bleeds-kharkiv-sbu-shows-new-video-of-bomber-attack/): Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 including children early on Wednesday, authorities said, as Moscow pushed ahead with its relentless attacks after rejecting an unconditional ceasefire.Ukraine said it had received the bodies of more than 1,200 killed soldiers, handed over by Moscow after days of arguments […]
- [India Briefs ASEAN On Operation Sindoor At Key East Asia Summit Meeting In Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/india-briefs-asean-on-operation-sindoor-at-key-east-asia-summit-meeting-in-malaysia/): Secretary Kumaran also highlighted the role of the East Asia Summit in promoting peace, security, and stability across the Indo-Pacific region
- [Who Is Khaby Lame? TikTok Star Who Left US After Visa Overstay Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/who-is-khaby-lame-tiktok-star-who-left-us-after-visa-overstay-detention/): Khaby Lame Detention: Khaby Lame gained global fame for his silent, humorous reaction videos that mocked overly complicated “life hack” clips.
- [Artist talks about being dropped from Venice Biennale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/artist-talks-about-being-dropped-from-venice-biennale/): Khaled Sabsabi a Lebanese Australian artist talks about being dropped from the Venice Biennale.
- [In India, war came dressed in feminist camouflage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/in-india-war-came-dressed-in-feminist-camouflage/): Operation Sindoor used women’s bodies and symbols to cloak an old patriarchal script.
- [Invisible victims: How Colombia plans to support kids orphaned by femicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/invisible-victims-how-colombia-plans-to-support-kids-orphaned-by-femicide/): As Latin America battles gender-based violence, countries are passing laws to support children whose parents are killed.
- [‘Racially motivated’ rioters torch homes and cars in Northern Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/racially-motivated-rioters-torch-homes-and-cars-in-northern-ireland/): “Racially motivated” riots broke out in Ballymena after two teenagers were accused of attempted rape.
- [Donald Trump Says He 'Could' Reconcile With Elon Musk: 'I Have No Hard Feelings'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/donald-trump-says-he-could-reconcile-with-elon-musk-i-have-no-hard-feelings/): Asked if he could forgive Elon Musk, Donald Trump replied, “I guess I could”- after the Tesla CEO expressed regret over his criticism of the US President.
- [US condemns multi-nation sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/us-condemns-multi-nation-sanctions-on-far-right-israeli-ministers/): The UK, Australia, Canada, Norway and New Zealand imposed sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir
- [‘Deal With China Done’: Donald Trump Says Beijing Will Supply Rare Earths To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/deal-with-china-done-donald-trump-says-beijing-will-supply-rare-earths-to-us/): Trump announces Beijing will supply rare earths and magnets under new US-China deal, agreement includes Chinese students returning to US universities.
- ['Need Ties With Both India & Pakistan': US Central Command Chief Gen Kurilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/need-ties-with-both-india-pakistan-us-central-command-chief-gen-kurilla/): General Michael Kurilla, who is set to retire this summer, commended Pakistan as an “outstanding partner’ in counterterrorism
- [Why Liverpool, Barcelona are not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/why-liverpool-barcelona-are-not-playing-in-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2025/): Opaque nature of Club World Cup qualifying criteria means Liverpool, Barcelona and Napoli won’t feature in tournament.
- [Trump’s immigration crackdown explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/trumps-immigration-crackdown-explained-start-here/): How US President Donald Trump’s plan to deport millions is playing out.
- [What we know about aid queue killings in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/what-we-know-about-aid-queue-killings-in-gaza/): Starving Palestinians in Gaza are flocking to controversial aid distribution centres in search of food.
- [5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast, No Major Damage Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-taiwans-east-coast-no-major-damage-reported/): Taiwan Earthquake: The quake was centered about 71 kilometers south of Hualien City at a depth of 31.1 kilometers.
- [Nationwide Unrest In US: From LA To NYC, Anti-ICE Protests Erupt Across Major Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/nationwide-unrest-in-us-from-la-to-nyc-anti-ice-protests-erupt-across-major-cities/): Demonstrations have broken out in more than a dozen cities following mass immigration raids in Los Angeles.
- [East Africa’s rulers saw what Gen Z can do – now they’re striking first](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/east-africas-rulers-saw-what-gen-z-can-do-now-theyre-striking-first/): Albert Ojwang’s death in Kenya marks a regional crackdown aiming to crush youth-led protests before they re-emerge.
- [At least three killed in fire at Iran chemical plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/at-least-three-killed-in-fire-at-iran-chemical-plant/): The fire in Bandar Deyr, a port on the Gulf, broke out after welding triggered an explosion, official says.
- [‘Mass arrests’ in Los Angeles as protesters defy curfew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/mass-arrests-in-los-angeles-as-protesters-defy-curfew/): Protests over Donald Trump’s immigration raids continued Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
- [Trump warns of 68% tax hike if budget bill fails. Not true, say experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/trump-warns-of-68-tax-hike-if-budget-bill-fails-not-true-say-experts/): Think tanks say the tax might rise by 7.5 percent if the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ does not pass, rejecting Trump’s claims.
- [Donald Trump Says All His Children Have A Future In Politics: 'They Were Born Smart'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/donald-trump-says-all-his-children-have-a-future-in-politics-they-were-born-smart/): Donald Trump said, “I think all of them probably have a future in politics, frankly.”
- [Russian drone attacks kill three, wound 60 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/russian-drone-attacks-kill-three-wound-60-in-ukraines-kharkiv/): Among the wounded were nine children aged between 2 and 15, officials in the northeastern city say.
- [US president activates National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/us-president-activates-national-guard/): We compare and contrast the circumstances, past and present, when a US president has activated the National Guard.
- [What’s behind Russia’s ‘evolving’ drone warfare in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/whats-behind-russias-evolving-drone-warfare-in-ukraine/): Ukrainians are full of fear as Russian forces use drones with deadly and devastating effects.
- ['I Was Born Here': 9-Month Pregnant US Citizen Lands In Hospital After Immigration Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/i-was-born-here-9-month-pregnant-us-citizen-lands-in-hospital-after-immigration-raid/): Cary Lopez Alvarado, 28, experienced sharp stomach pains and was hospitalised, with doctors closely monitoring her and her unborn child following the ordeal
- [Made In China No More? Beijing Goes Wild For Pakistani Donkeys. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/made-in-china-no-more-beijing-goes-wild-for-pakistani-donkeys-heres-why/): According to the Pakistan Economic Survey, the country’s donkey population has increased from 5.5 million in 2019–20 to over 6 million in 2023–24.
- ['Asim Munir A Psychopath And War Criminal': Imran Khan Aide Salman Ahmad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/asim-munir-a-psychopath-and-war-criminal-imran-khan-aide-salman-ahmad-exclusive/): Speaking from Washington, Ahmad also announced plans to protest in front of the White House against Munir’s US visit this week
- [People Are Flying To This US State To Watch A Giant Pencil Get Sharpened | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/people-are-flying-to-this-us-state-to-watch-a-giant-pencil-get-sharpened-video/): This 20-foot-tall No. 2 pencil was once a beloved 180-year-old oak tree. Now it’s the star of a bizarrely wholesome ritual.
- [Second night of anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/second-night-of-anti-immigrant-riots-in-northern-ireland-town/): Racially motivated riots targeting migrants erupt in Ballymena after teens arrested for attempted rape.
- [Which teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and who are out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/11/which-teams-have-qualified-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-and-who-are-out/): Brazil’s first win under Ancelotti confirms their spot, while the Palestinian World Cup dream is crushed by a late goal.
- ['Remain Vigilant': India's Advisory To Nationals In Iran Amid Israeli Strikes, Explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/remain-vigilant-indias-advisory-to-nationals-in-iran-amid-israeli-strikes-explosions/): The Indian Embassy in Iran has urged Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to stay vigilant in light of Israel’s ‘Rising Lion’ military operation in Tehran.
- [Explained: Why The Israel-Iran Conflict Just Escalated And What Role The US Is Playing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/explained-why-the-israel-iran-conflict-just-escalated-and-what-role-the-us-is-playing/): With missiles flying, nuclear talks hanging by a thread, and top commanders possibly dead, this is the moment the Israel-Iran conflict stopped being shadow war, and turned real
- [Israel Confirms 'Pre-Emptive' Strikes On Iran, Says 'First Stage Completed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-confirms-pre-emptive-strikes-on-iran-says-first-stage-completed/): Israel has launched a large-scale military offensive on Iranian nuclear and military targets, citing the need to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons.
- ['Operation Will Continue…': Israel PM Netanyahu On Targeted Military Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/operation-will-continue-israel-pm-netanyahu-on-targeted-military-strikes-on-iran/): Israel said that early on Friday it had struck Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons.
- [Israel Iran Crisis News Live: 'Pre-emptive' Strikes May Have Killed Increasingly likely Iran’s Army Chief And Top Nuclear Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-iran-crisis-news-live-pre-emptive-strikes-may-have-killed-increasingly-likely-irans-army-chief-and-top-nuclear-scientists/): Israel Iran Crisis News Live:: Emergency services have been mobilized, and the Iranian military has reportedly been placed on high alert.
- [Sounds of explosions heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/sounds-of-explosions-heard-in-irans-capital-tehran/): This is a breaking news story.
- [What happened to the Madleen Gaza boat activists detained by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/what-happened-to-the-madleen-gaza-boat-activists-detained-by-israel/): Ten of the 12 activists taken from the Madleen by Israel have now been deported.
- [Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-crash-refuels-boeing-and-airlines-problems/): Fatal crash raises new concerns for both firms as they try to revamp after years of problems that marred reputations.
- [Anti-India, Anti-Modi Canada Protests Driven By ISI-Backed SFJ, Other Groups: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/anti-india-anti-modi-canada-protests-driven-by-isi-backed-sfj-other-groups-sources-exclusive/): The Khalistani presence in Canada is a complex issue, raising concerns about radicalisation, terrorism, and diplomatic tensions between India and Canada
- [Trump Takes 'Revenge' For LA Riot, Revokes California's Landmark Electric Vehicle Mandate | ICE Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-takes-revenge-for-la-riot-revokes-californias-landmark-electric-vehicle-mandate-ice-raid/): President Donald Trump signed a trio of congressional resolutions ending California’s restrictive rules for diesel engines and mandates on elective vehicle sales, with Trump celebrating that his signature “will kill the California mandates forever.” The move comes as the President has been trading barbs over the state’s Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom over anti-ICE riots […]
- [In nixing EV standards, Trump strikes at two foes: California and Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/in-nixing-ev-standards-trump-strikes-at-two-foes-california-and-elon-musk/): The US president signed resolutions to roll back California laws designed to promote the use of electric vehicles.
- [Analysis: Is Israel planning to strike Iran, or is it bluffing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/analysis-is-israel-planning-to-strike-iran-or-is-it-bluffing/): Warnings of an Israeli strike on Iran have intensifed amid ongoing US nuclear talks with Tehran.
- [Marines prepare for deployment in Los Angeles as protests spread across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/marines-prepare-for-deployment-in-los-angeles-as-protests-spread-across-us/): Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says IRS is investigating possible links between protests and advocacy groups.
- [California senator handcuffed during Trump administration news conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/california-senator-handcuffed-during-trump-administration-news-conference/): Democrats have reacted with outrage to Senator Alex Padilla’s rough removal from a conference about the LA protests.
- [Trump warns of ‘chance of massive conflict’ amid Israel-Iran tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-warns-of-chance-of-massive-conflict-amid-israel-iran-tensions/): US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.
- ["Massive Conflict" Donald Trump Warns Israeli Strike On Iran "Could Very Well Happen" | Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/massive-conflict-donald-trump-warns-israeli-strike-on-iran-could-very-well-happen-middle-east/): President Donald Trump warned of the possibility of “massive conflict” in the Middle East that could take place soon. “I don’t want to say imminent, but it’s something that could very well happen,” Trump told reporters at the White House. US officials are increasingly concerned that the risk of Israel striking Iran has risen after […]
- [Police: Air India survivor leapt from crashing plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/police-air-india-survivor-leapt-from-crashing-plane/): Footage shows the only known survivor of the Air India Flight AI171 crash, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, limping al
- [Israel deports six from Gaza aid boat Madleen, two more still in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israel-deports-six-from-gaza-aid-boat-madleen-two-more-still-in-custody/): Rights group says volunteers, including MEP Rima Hassan, subjected to ‘mistreatment, aggressive treatment’.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Teams, full schedule, prize money, how to stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-teams-full-schedule-prize-money-how-to-stream/): From the new-look format to the qualification criteria and venues, Al Jazeera gives a lowdown on the tournament.
- [A new Iran nuclear crisis looms after IAEA finds rule breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/a-new-iran-nuclear-crisis-looms-after-iaea-finds-rule-breaches/): The world’s nuclear watchdog has ruled Iran has failed to comply with its nuclear obligations.
- ["Miracle Survivor" Walks Out After Deadly Plane Crash In Gujarat, 241 On Board Killed | Air India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/miracle-survivor-walks-out-after-deadly-plane-crash-in-gujarat-241-on-board-killed-air-india/): A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, in western India’s Gujarat. A British national is the sole survivor of the plane crash. Vishwashkumar Ramesh described the moment the plane went down – “Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise… it all happened so quickly”. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Overnight Israeli raid in southern Syria village kills one person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/overnight-israeli-raid-in-southern-syria-village-kills-one-person/): The Israeli military said its operation was aimed at arresting ‘several’ alleged Hamas members.
- [Police fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/police-fire-tear-gas-on-crowds-protesting-kenya-bloggers-death-in-custody/): Protests take place almost a year after several killed and seized by Kenyan police in finance bill protests.
- [Israel deports Gaza Freedom Flotilla activist to Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israel-deports-gaza-freedom-flotilla-activist-to-germany/): “I’m doing what my country, what my government is supposed to do. But Germany chooses to starve children.”
- [Australia edge South Africa as bowlers dominate at WTC final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/australia-edge-south-africa-as-bowlers-dominate-at-wtc-final/): Australia lead South Africa by 218 runs after wickets tumble again on Day Two of World Test Championship final.
- [Judge declares mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/judge-declares-mistrial-on-harvey-weinstein-rape-charge/): Prosecutors say they are prepared to go to trial for a third time after tension among jurors derails proceedings.
- [Can Israel’s finance minister shut down the Palestinian banking system?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/can-israels-finance-minister-shut-down-the-palestinian-banking-system/): Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hits back after being sanctioned by the UK and other nations.
- [Iran doubles down as US signals Israel could strike during nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/iran-doubles-down-as-us-signals-israel-could-strike-during-nuclear-talks/): Iran is conducting more military exercises and building a third enrichment facility in response to the latest pressure.
- [Antigovernment protests in Bolivia leave multiple people dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/antigovernment-protests-in-bolivia-leave-multiple-people-dead/): Tensions remain high in the South American country as an economic crisis converges with frustration over elections.
- ['Anything We Can Do, We Will Do': Donald Trump On 'Terrible' Ahmedabad Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/anything-we-can-do-we-will-do-donald-trump-on-terrible-ahmedabad-plane-crash/): Ahmedabad Plane Crash: “The plane crash was terrible,” Donald Trump said in a statement.
- [JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway At Boston Logan Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/jetblue-flight-skids-off-runway-at-boston-logan-airport-video/): All passengers on board were safely evacuated and transported to a nearby terminal.
- [Why Ukraine peace talks are failing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/why-ukraine-peace-talks-are-failing/): The current process ignores justice, trauma and truth – and risks locking in endless war.
- [Container ship carrying dangerous cargo burning off southern Indian coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/container-ship-carrying-dangerous-cargo-burning-off-southern-indian-coast/): Video shows Indian coast guard crews attempting to douse a blaze on a ship carrying hazardous materials.
- [Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest over death of blogger in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/kenyan-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protest-over-death-of-blogger-in-custody/): Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds protesting over the death in custody of a blogger.
- [Trump promises ‘unforgettable’ military parade in DC, but who is it for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-promises-unforgettable-military-parade-in-dc-but-who-is-it-for/): Spectacle marking Army anniversary – coinciding with Trump’s birthday – comes amid military response to US protests.
- [What’s the history and who are the past winners of the FIFA Club World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/whats-the-history-and-who-are-the-past-winners-of-the-fifa-club-world-cup/): Which team and country has won the most titles? Who is the record goal scorer? Al Jazeera looks back at the tournament.
- [Why did Trump deploy the Marines to Los Angeles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/why-did-trump-deploy-the-marines-to-los-angeles/): Trump deployed federal troops to Los Angeles as ICE raids sparked protests and citywide unrest.
- [The Democrats’ resistance to Trump is a hollow performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/the-democrats-resistance-to-trump-is-a-hollow-performance/): Beholden to the same pro-Israel, corporate and tech donors, Democrats have little ability – or desire – to resist Trump.
- [Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/mapping-us-troops-and-military-bases-in-the-middle-east/): There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites.
- [Have identity politics changed the course of pro-Palestine protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/have-identity-politics-changed-the-course-of-pro-palestine-protests/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein.
- [How will the space race affect our environment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/how-will-the-space-race-affect-our-environment/): In this episode of The Stream, we explore how the race to conquer space will affect the world’s environment.
- [At least 49 dead in South Africa floods, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/at-least-49-dead-in-south-africa-floods-including-children/): Flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has killed dozens of people and left hundreds of families homeless.
- [Which US cities have the LA immigration protests spread to?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/which-us-cities-have-the-la-immigration-protests-spread-to/): Protests opposing the ICE immigration raids have spread to cities from Seattle to San Antonio.
- [Ukraine keeps up pressure on Russian airfields and war production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/ukraine-keeps-up-pressure-on-russian-airfields-and-war-production/): Russia responds with ever-larger strikes on Ukraine’s cities and scales up drone and missile production.
- [Egypt deports dozens of activists before planned march to Gaza border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/egypt-deports-dozens-of-activists-before-planned-march-to-gaza-border/): Activists from around the world have been planning to march to Gaza in a bid to end Israel’s blockade.
- [Pakistan’s Wasim Akram praises his cricket statue amid social media flak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/pakistans-wasim-akram-praises-his-cricket-statue-amid-social-media-flak/): Former captain says ‘it’s the idea that matters’ after his newly erected statue in Hyderabad goes viral.
- [Manchester United complete Matheus Cunha signing from Wolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/manchester-united-complete-matheus-cunha-signing-from-wolves/): Man Utd sign Brazilian international forward on five-year deal as coach Ruben Amorim makes first big move.
- [China, Japan "Risk Collision" Amid "Unusually Close" Maneuvers in Pacific, US Rushes Nuclear Carrier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/china-japan-risk-collision-amid-unusually-close-maneuvers-in-pacific-us-rushes-nuclear-carrier/): Tensions spiralled in the Pacific as Chinese fighter jets flew unusually close to Japanese military patrol planes last weekend. This came after Tokyo spotted two Chinese aircraft carriers simultaneously sailing in the Pacific for the first time.A Japanese defence ministry spokesperson said on June 12 that Chinese fighter jets had flown “unusually close” to the […]
- [This Pilot's Attempt To Win 'Blind Landing' Bet Killed 70 Passengers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/this-pilots-attempt-to-win-blind-landing-bet-killed-70-passengers/): On October 20, 1986, a domestic Aeroflot flight in the Soviet Union became the setting for one of the most senseless and shocking aviation tragedies in history
- [Ahmedabad Air India Flight Crash: Boeing Whistleblower Had Warned 787 Dreamliner Could Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/ahmedabad-air-india-flight-crash-boeing-whistleblower-had-warned-787-dreamliner-could-fail/): Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Concerns about the Dreamliner’s build quality had already been made public in early 2024.
- [Air India Crash: Here Are Other Accidents & Incidents Involving Boeing Planes In 2024-25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-crash-here-are-other-accidents-incidents-involving-boeing-planes-in-2024-25/): Following the Ahmedabad Air India crash, some experts have raised questions about the manufacturer’s production quality and safety oversight
- [Israeli strikes kill at least 42 across Gaza as UN eyes ceasefire vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-42-across-gaza-as-un-eyes-ceasefire-vote/): At least 26 people were killed while waiting for basic aid distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- ['Devastating Loss': Nawaz Sharif Expresses Condolences Over Ahmedabad Flight Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/devastating-loss-nawaz-sharif-expresses-condolences-over-ahmedabad-flight-crash/): More than 200 people are feared to have died after an Air India flight bound for London crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport
- [This Woman Survived A Mid-Air Blast At 22, Survived Without A Parachute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/this-woman-survived-a-mid-air-blast-at-22-survived-without-a-parachute/): In 1985, Vesna Vulović entered the Guinness World Records for surviving the highest fall without a parachute. She was widely celebrated across Yugoslavia for her survival
- [Aid sites as ‘opportunities for killing’ unprecedented, ex-UN chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/aid-sites-as-opportunities-for-killing-unprecedented-ex-un-chief/): Former UN aid chief Martin Griffiths slammed Israel’s killing of Palestinians seeking aid.
- [What’s new at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Body cams, keeper timeouts, AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/whats-new-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-body-cams-keeper-timeouts-ai/): Technology will help fans see the action from the refs’ point of view while AI will help detect offsides earlier.
- [Gaza boy who lost 9 siblings speaks out as he’s evacuated to Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/gaza-boy-who-lost-9-siblings-speaks-out-as-hes-evacuated-to-italy/): Video shows 11-year-old Adam al-Najjar arriving in Italy for treatment after surviving an Israeli strike that killed his
- [What we know so far about Air India plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/what-we-know-so-far-about-air-india-plane-crash/): Police in India say a plane with 242 people on board crashed into a doctors’ hostel when it came down in Ahmedabad.
- [Russia Hails Nuke Triad, Sends Tu-160 Bombers “6400 Km Away” From Ukraine, Kyiv Bombs "Juicy Target"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/russia-hails-nuke-triad-sends-tu-160-bombers-6400-km-away-from-ukraine-kyiv-bombs-juicy-target/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (June 11) that special attention in the country’s new arms programme should be paid to the nuclear triad – land-based, sea-based and aircraft-launched weapons.Putin’s remarks, broadcast on state television, were made at a meeting of senior officials devoted to the country’s arms industry. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:18 RUSSIA SHOWS […]
- [India: Investigating sexual abuse allegations in Kerala’s film industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/india-investigating-sexual-abuse-allegations-in-keralas-film-industry/): From actors to makeup artists, 101 East meets the women alleging sexual abuse in India’s Kerala film industry.
- [Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad with more than 240 people on board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-flight-crashes-in-ahmedabad-with-more-than-240-people-on-board/): Boeing Dreamliner goes down after takeoff, and rescue efforts are under way.
- [‘Catastrophic’ Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/catastrophic-air-india-plane-crash-near-ahmedabad-what-we-know/): At least 242 people were on board flight AI171 when it crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport.
- [London-Bound Passenger Plane With Over 240 People Crashes After Take-Off In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/london-bound-passenger-plane-with-over-240-people-crashes-after-take-off-in-india/): An Air India passenger flight carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in India’s Gujarat on June 12 newsn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video shows Air India plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/video-shows-air-india-plane-crash/): Video shows an Air India passenger plane losing height shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad.
- [Boy who lost nine siblings in Israeli attack arrives in Italy for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/boy-who-lost-nine-siblings-in-israeli-attack-arrives-in-italy-for-treatment/): Adam al-Najjar is the only one of 10 children in his family to survive an Israeli strike on their home in Gaza.
- [US, UK, France, Russia Mourn Loss After Air India Plane Crashes In Ahmedabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-uk-france-russia-mourn-loss-after-air-india-plane-crashes-in-ahmedabad/): Ahmedabad Plane Crash: World leaders and diplomatic missions from Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom and France expressed deep condolences.
- [A London Bound Air India Plane Crashes Near Gujarat's Ahmedabad Airport With 242 People On Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/a-london-bound-air-india-plane-crashes-near-gujarats-ahmedabad-airport-with-242-people-on-board/): An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after taking off from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad airport. There were 232 passengers and 10 crew on board. A video shows the aircraft flying low and struggling to gain altitude before slamming into the ground and exploding in a massive ball of fire at 1.38 pm […]
- [Can You Apply For US ‘Gold Card’? Know Eligibility Criteria, Benefits As Trump Unveils Website](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/can-you-apply-for-us-gold-card-know-eligibility-criteria-benefits-as-trump-unveils-website/): A new website was launched for Gold Card, which only allows people to sign up by giving their name, email and region.
- [London-Bound Flight With 242 Passanger Flight Crashes In Ahmedabad | Air India Chairman Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/london-bound-flight-with-242-passanger-flight-crashes-in-ahmedabad-air-india-chairman-reacts/): | Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran: “With profound sorrow, I confirm AI 171 (Ahmedabad–London Gatwick) was involved in a tragic accident today.”Watch LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB7dcs2cbc4 n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/why-chinas-rare-earth-exports-are-a-key-issue-in-trade-tensions-with-us/): Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.
- [Air India plane crashes shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-plane-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-in-ahmedabad-2/): Videos show huge plumes of smoke after a plane to the UK crashed shortly after take- off from India’s Ahmedabad
- [ICE Raids Omaha Meat Plant in US Immigration Crackdown, Staff Block Moving Cars With Their Bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/ice-raids-omaha-meat-plant-in-us-immigration-crackdown-staff-block-moving-cars-with-their-bodies/): Immigration authorities raided an Omaha meat production plant and took dozens of workers away in buses, leaving company officials bewildered because they said they had followed the law. The raid happened at Glenn Valley Foods in south Omaha, an area where nearly a quarter of residents were foreign born according to the 2020 census. A […]
- [In a first, France opens terror probe for racist killing of Tunisian barber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/in-a-first-france-opens-terror-probe-for-racist-killing-of-tunisian-barber/): Hichem Miraoui was gunned down by a suspect who was known for his anti-Arab views.
- [Air India plane crashes shortly after take off in Ahmedabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-plane-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-in-ahmedabad/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Anti-immigrant violence continues in Northern Ireland town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/anti-immigrant-violence-continues-in-northern-ireland-town/): Ballymena anti-immigrant riots continue for third night as leaders condemn racially motivated violence and urge unity.
- [Trump Hints at Strike on Iran? US Moves Personnel From Mideast, Israel Prepares to Bomb Nuke Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-hints-at-strike-on-iran-us-moves-personnel-from-mideast-israel-prepares-to-bomb-nuke-sites/): President Donald Trump says US personnel is being moved from the potentially “dangerous” Middle East amid tensions with Iran, adding that Tehran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.”The comment came after reports said that the US is preparing a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq. The US Defense Secretary authorized the voluntary departure of military […]
- [Einstein Was Wrong: Scientists Prove The Universe Is Expanding With No Edge Or Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/einstein-was-wrong-scientists-prove-the-universe-is-expanding-with-no-edge-or-centre/): A century ago, Einstein believed the universe was static. Modern astronomy reveals it is expanding in all directions with no centre or edge, reshaping our cosmic understanding
- [Sun’s South Pole Captured For The First Time In Historic Mission | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/suns-south-pole-captured-for-the-first-time-in-historic-mission-watch/): ESA-NASA’s Solar Orbiter reveals the Sun’s South Pole for the first time, uncovering the star’s magnetic chaos and opening a new era in space science
- [Rare Earth Elements: 21st Century's Oil And The New Global Power Struggle | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/rare-earth-elements-21st-centurys-oil-and-the-new-global-power-struggle-explained/): Today, the world holds an estimated 130 million tonnes of rare earth reserves. Of that, China owns the lion’s share, 44 million tonnes, or roughly one-third of global reserves
- ['Our Discussions Reflected Trust': EAM Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/our-discussions-reflected-trust-eam-jaishankar-meets-french-president-emmanuel-macron/): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Macron and thanked him for France’s support against terrorism.
- [UN nuclear watchdog board finds Iran not complying with nuclear obligations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/un-nuclear-watchdog-board-finds-iran-not-complying-with-nuclear-obligations/): IAEA resolution passes with 19 votes in favour , three against and 11 abstentions, diplomatic sources say.
- [Hans Zimmer Brings In Reference Of Mahatma Gandhi To Fight Trump's ICE Raids: 'Demonstrate Non-Violence'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/hans-zimmer-brings-in-reference-of-mahatma-gandhi-to-fight-trumps-ice-raids-demonstrate-non-violence/): Zimmer in an Instagram post brought in the reference of Mahatma Gandhi and urged the protestors to demonstrate non-violence and peaceful protest.
- [Air India Flight Crashes Near Ahmedabad’s Shahibaug, Close To Airport | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/air-india-flight-crashes-near-ahmedabads-shahibaug-close-to-airport-news18/): | Plane crashes at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, first visuals show thick smoke emanating from the site. More details awaitedA plane crash has been reported near the Ahmedabad airport. The fire brigade has been rushed to the spot. According to preliminary information, the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Meghaninagar. Smoke is visible as far […]
- [Activists gather for march to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/activists-gather-for-march-to-gaza/): Activists from across the world are set to meet in Egypt where they plan to march on foot towards Gaza.
- [US-Iran Talks In Muscat On June 15 Amid Heightened West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/us-iran-talks-in-muscat-on-june-15-amid-heightened-west-asia-tensions/): The developments come amid heightened tensions with Israel
- [Impeachment Calls Amid Immigration Protests: Can Trump Be Removed As President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/impeachment-calls-amid-immigration-protests-can-trump-be-removed-as-president/): Calls to remove President Trump are growing, but with complex procedures and political roadblocks in place, can these efforts really succeed?
- [Israel’s Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israels-netanyahu-survives-opposition-bid-to-dissolve-parliament/): Ultra-Orthodox parties in ruling coalition reach a deal on the divisive mandatory military service.
- [Keir Starmer Declines To Meet Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus During His London Visit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/keir-starmer-declines-to-meet-bangladesh-chief-adviser-yunus-during-his-london-visit-report/): Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus during his UK visit aimed at seeking help to recover funds allegedly siphoned by the former Sheikh Hasina regime.
- [Israel 'Fully Ready' To Launch Operation In Iran As Tensions Grip Middle East: Report | Trump News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israel-fully-ready-to-launch-operation-in-iran-as-tensions-grip-middle-east-report-trump-news/): | ‘Fully Ready’ To Launch Operation In As Tensions Grip Middle East: Report Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran in the next few possible days, US officials were informed. Following this, the US anticipates that Iran could retaliate on certain American sites in neighboring Iraq. This is part of the reason the […]
- [Indian-Origin Man Sentenced In $2 Million Call Centre Fraud Targeting US Seniors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/indian-origin-man-sentenced-in-2-million-call-centre-fraud-targeting-us-seniors/): Patel was convicted of money laundering after admitting to collecting over $1.79 million from victims in Florida and other eastern US states
- [Israel-Iran Crisis LIVE: US Speculates Israel Could Attack Iran In Coming Days, Pulls Out Diplomats From Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/israel-iran-crisis-live-us-speculates-israel-could-attack-iran-in-coming-days-pulls-out-diplomats-from-middle-east/): Israel-Iran Crisis LIVE Updates: The US intelligence has reported that Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- [Japan protests to China after ‘dangerous’ moves by warplanes over Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/japan-protests-to-china-after-dangerous-moves-by-warplanes-over-pacific/): Japan said J-15 warplanes operating from two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific carried out risky manouevres.
- [Muhammad Yunus Says He Discussed Sheikh Hasina With PM Modi: 'You Want To Host Her?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/muhammad-yunus-says-he-discussed-sheikh-hasina-with-pm-modi-you-want-to-host-her/): Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, fled to India after she was ousted by a student-led uprising in August 2024.
- [Milei says Argentina to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/milei-says-argentina-to-move-embassy-from-tel-aviv-to-jerusalem-in-2026/): In a speech to Israel’s parliament, the Argentinian leader described Swedish activist Greta Thunberg as a ‘hired gun’.
- [Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-launches-website-for-5m-gold-card-granting-us-residency/): US president unveils website for applicants to register interest in permanent residency, path to citizenship.
- [Thunder vs Pacers; NBA Finals: Mathurin, Haliburton help Indiana lead 2-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/thunder-vs-pacers-nba-finals-mathurin-haliburton-help-indiana-lead-2-1/): Reserve guards bag 49 points at home as the Pacers top the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer Refuses To Meet Bangladesh PM Muhammad Yunus During His Visit To London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/uk-pm-keir-starmer-refuses-to-meet-bangladesh-pm-muhammad-yunus-during-his-visit-to-london/): | United Kingdom PM Keir Starmer refuses to meet Bangladesh PM Muhammad Yunus during his visit to London n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump And Melania Get Booed During Kennedy Centre Appearance, Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/trump-and-melania-get-booed-during-kennedy-centre-appearance-video-goes-viral/): President Trump and Melania were met with boos and cheers at the Kennedy Centre in DC during a Les Miserables performance, marking Trump’s first public appearance at the show.
- [‘We Are Ready’: Iran's Cryptic Post Amid Reports Of Possible Israeli Strike On Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/we-are-ready-irans-cryptic-post-amid-reports-of-possible-israeli-strike-on-nuclear-sites/): The brief but charged statement from Tehran has added to growing fears of a broader regional confrontation.
- [Australia confident AUKUS security pact will proceed despite US review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/12/australia-confident-aukus-security-pact-will-proceed-despite-us-review/): Australia says the plan to deliver nuclear submarines remains unchanged, despite opposition from a top Trump official.
- [Israel Carries Out Fresh Attacks On Iran Following Nuclear Site Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-carries-out-fresh-attacks-on-iran-following-nuclear-site-strikes-report/): Air defence systems were activated across multiple regions in response to the latest attacks
- [‘I realised I was alive’: Sole survivor of Air India crash recounts tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/i-realised-i-was-alive-sole-survivor-of-air-india-crash-recounts-tragedy/): Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Boeing 787 plane crash, said he witnessed other passengers die.
- [IDF Releases Dramatic Footage Of Israeli Navy Intercepting Iranian UAVs | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/idf-releases-dramatic-footage-of-israeli-navy-intercepting-iranian-uavs-watch/): The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel bracing for further drone barrages in response to its strikes on Iranian territory.
- [Flights Affected In West Asia As 5 Countries Close Airspace After Israel's Attack On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/flights-affected-in-west-asia-as-5-countries-close-airspace-after-israels-attack-on-iran/): Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Jordan shut down their airspaces after the attack, prompting global airlines to cancel flights or divert them to alternative routes.
- [Israel-Iran Tensions: Key Dates Since October 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-iran-tensions-key-dates-since-october-7-attack/): On October 8, 2023, a day after militants from Palestinian Islamist group Hamas attack Israel, late Iranian president said Iran supported the Palestinians’ “legitimate defence”
- [Iran Summons Swiss Envoy To Warns US Against Helping Israel Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-summons-swiss-envoy-to-warns-us-against-helping-israel-amid-tensions/): The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said it had expressed serious concerns about possible US military assistance to Israel
- [‘We Will Kill You’: Florida Sheriff Issues Stark Warning Amid LA Immigration Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/we-will-kill-you-florida-sheriff-issues-stark-warning-amid-la-immigration-protests/): A Florida sheriff issued a chilling warning to protesters: violence against law enforcement will be met with deadly force.
- [With Israel Targeting Nuclear Sites, How Close Is Iran To Building A Bomb? A Closer Look](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/with-israel-targeting-nuclear-sites-how-close-is-iran-to-building-a-bomb-a-closer-look/): Israel’s latest airstrikes on Iran, including hits on suspected nuclear facilities, have reignited global concerns over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions
- [Adult Film Star Bonnie Blue’s Account Permanently Removed By OnlyFans. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/adult-film-star-bonnie-blues-account-permanently-removed-by-onlyfans-heres-why/): Bonnie Blue- who previously set a record by having sex with 1,057 men in a single day- had reportedly planned to surpass the number with a new stunt.
- [French MEP on Gaza flotilla speaks at Paris Gaza rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/french-mep-on-gaza-flotilla-speaks-at-paris-gaza-rally/): French MEP Rima Hassan spoke at a Paris rally after being deported from Israel for joining the Gaza flotilla.
- [Shock, fear in Tehran after Israel bombs residential, military areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/shock-fear-in-tehran-after-israel-bombs-residential-military-areas/): The largest attacks on Tehran’s suburbs since the 1980s have stoked worries about what might come next.
- [United Nations slams US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group as a ‘failure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/united-nations-slams-us-and-israel-backed-gaza-aid-group-as-a-failure/): UN spokesman says Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is not delivering supplies safely to those in need.
- [Israel kills nuclear scientists, strikes sites in Iran: Who did it target?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-kills-nuclear-scientists-strikes-sites-in-iran-who-did-it-target/): Israel says attacks on nuclear sites, personnel aim to ‘roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival’.
- [Iranian president promises firm response after Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iranian-president-promises-firm-response-after-israeli-attacks/): Iran’s President said Israel’s strikes on Tehran and other cities will be met with a “legitimate and powerful response.”
- [Who can still qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup from Asia and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/who-can-still-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-from-asia-and-how/): Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday as hosts of fourth round of Asian Football Confederation qualifiers.
- [Does international law even matter? Ken Roth & Silvia Fernandez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/does-international-law-even-matter-ken-roth-silvia-fernandez/): Former ICC president breaks down Trump, Gaza and the ‘age of impunity’.
- [Mossad Sent "Commandos" to Set Up “Drone Base” Inside Iran Before Israel Struck Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/mossad-sent-commandos-to-set-up-drone-base-inside-iran-before-israel-struck-nuclear-sites/): Israel’s Mossad spy agency carried out a series of “covert sabotage operations deep inside Iran” before striking Tehran’s military and nuclear targets on June 13. The Mossad “conducted several operations inside Iran against Iranian air defenses and long-range missiles,” Axios reporter Barak Ravid told CNN. Israel’s overnight attack on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites, scientists […]
- ['Kind-Hearted' Teen Girl Mauled To Death While Trying To Feed 30-40 Dogs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/kind-hearted-teen-girl-mauled-to-death-while-trying-to-feed-30-40-dogs/): Makayla Fortner, 15, was killed after she tried to care for around 30 to 40 starving dogs in Arkansas, United States.
- [India, China To Resume Direct Flights, Share River Data In Effort To Rebuild Ties: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/india-china-to-resume-direct-flights-share-river-data-in-effort-to-rebuild-ties-mea/): The two sides reviewed recent developments in India-China relations since their last meeting in Beijing in January this year
- [‘It’s A War’: Israel’s Strikes On Over 30 Targets Different From Earlier Iran Attacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/its-a-war-israels-strikes-on-over-30-targets-different-from-earlier-iran-attacks-news18/): Israel’s Operation Rising Lion against Iran is different from its previous operations against Iran, according to intelligence sources who studied the briefing of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).Israel launched a full-scale coordinated attack against Iran at around 0300 hrs on June 13. Multiple waves of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory targeted military installations, particularly nuclear […]
- ['Can't Have Nuclear Bomb': Global Leaders Urge Restraint As Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/cant-have-nuclear-bomb-global-leaders-urge-restraint-as-iran-israel-conflict-escalates/): The latest attack has raised serious concerns around the world, with many countries warning against further violence in the Middle East
- [Video Shows Israeli Jet Being Refuelled Mid-Air After Striking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/video-shows-israeli-jet-being-refuelled-mid-air-after-striking-iran/): Israel launched unprecedented strikes on Iran as part of Operation Rising Lion, killing at least 78 people and injuring more than 300 others.
- [Iran Blames US for Israel Strike, Trump Admits Prior Warning as Tehran Vows Retaliation on Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-blames-us-for-israel-strike-trump-admits-prior-warning-as-tehran-vows-retaliation-on-bases/): Iran has said the US would be “responsible for the consequences” of Israel’s deadly June 13 attacks on the country. Tehran’s foreign ministry said Israel’s aggressive actions can’t have been carried out with ‘US permission and coordination.’“The Zionist regime’s aggressive actions against Iran cannot have been carried out without the coordination and permission of the […]
- [Benjamin Netanyahu Holds Call With PM Modi Following Israeli Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/benjamin-netanyahu-holds-call-with-pm-modi-following-israeli-strikes-on-iran/): Benjamin Netanyahu briefed PM Modi on the objectives of Operation Rising Lion and emphasizing the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Sorry, Mr Gates, your billions won’t save Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/sorry-mr-gates-your-billions-wont-save-africa/): No amount of foreign aid can fix what bad governance and political impunity continue to destroy.
- [Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ as Tehran vows response to Israel attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/trump-urges-iran-to-make-a-deal-as-tehran-vows-response-to-israel-attacks/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel that it ‘must expect severe punishment’.
- [Kenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/kenya-police-officer-arrested-over-bloggers-death-in-custody/): Hundreds of people have joined protests over the death in police custody of political blogger Albert Ojwang.
- [The US ‘has the delusion they run the show’: Jeffrey Sachs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/the-us-has-the-delusion-they-run-the-show-jeffrey-sachs/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with economist Jeffrey Sachs on the United States’s place in a multipolar world.
- [Iranians react with fear and anger after Israel bombs Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iranians-react-with-fear-and-anger-after-israel-bombs-iran/): Iranians awoke to bombs dropping across the country, as Israel launched a major attack on the country.
- [Iran Withdraws From Nuclear Talks With United States After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-withdraws-from-nuclear-talks-with-united-states-after-israeli-strikes/): Israel-Iran Conflict: The decision comes amid heightened hostilities following Israel’s large-scale military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
- [Red Flag At Iran’s Jamkaran Mosque: Here’s What It Means Amid Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/red-flag-at-irans-jamkaran-mosque-heres-what-it-means-amid-conflict-with-israel/): This isn’t the first time the red flag was raised at Jamkaran— it was first hoisted in January 2020 after IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike
- [News18 Evening Digest: Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Iran Backs From Nuclear Deal & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/news18-evening-digest-ahmedabad-plane-crash-iran-backs-from-nuclear-deal-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Sonam Plotted Raja’s Murder After ‘Forced’ Marriage, Killed Him In Fourth Attempt; Survivor of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Describes Narrow Escape
- [Protesters gather in Iran after Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/protesters-gather-in-iran-after-israeli-attacks/): A group of protesters marched in the streets of Tehran calling for a military response to Israel’s “major attack”.
- [Iran Vows "No-limit Response," Fires 100 Drones, Khamenei Vows US, Israel Will "Pay a Heavy Price"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-vows-no-limit-response-fires-100-drones-khamenei-vows-us-israel-will-pay-a-heavy-price/): Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel it faced a “bitter and painful” fate over the attacks, while the Iranian military said there were “no limits” to its response.Israeli military hit about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and killed senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists.The Israeli military said […]
- [At Least 5 Killed, 12 Injured In Israeli Strikes On Iran's Tabriz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/at-least-5-killed-12-injured-in-israeli-strikes-on-irans-tabriz/): Most of the senior leadership of the Revolutionary Guards’ air force were killed in the Israeli air strikes as they gathered at an underground command centre
- [Nirali Patel, Indian-Origin Dentist Who Was The Lone Canadian Killed In Ahmedabad Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/nirali-patel-indian-origin-dentist-who-was-the-lone-canadian-killed-in-ahmedabad-plane-crash/): Nirali Patel, an Indian-origin dentist who lived in Etobicoke, Toronto, was going back to Canada from her “social trip” to India when the unfortunate crash took place.
- [Iran Calls Israeli Strikes A 'Declaration Of War', President Pezeshkian Says 'Enemy Will Regret'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-calls-israeli-strikes-a-declaration-of-war-president-pezeshkian-says-enemy-will-regret/): Iran called Israel’s strikes a “declaration of war” after Israeli military hit 100 targets, killing senior figures. Iran warned of a powerful response
- [‘It’s A War’: Israel’s Strikes On Over 30 Targets Different From Earlier Iran Attacks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/its-a-war-israels-strikes-on-over-30-targets-different-from-earlier-iran-attacks-exclusive/): Israel expects ‘Operation Rising Lion’ to last for weeks, if not months, depending on the scale of retaliation, according to intelligence sources and the media briefing
- [West Asia On The Brink: What Did Israel Achieve Through Its Strikes On Iran, What Did It Risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/west-asia-on-the-brink-what-did-israel-achieve-through-its-strikes-on-iran-what-did-it-risk/): Israel- Iran Conflict: The strikes, dubbed Operation Rising Lion by Israel, killed several high-ranking Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.
- ['Ready To Support': UK High Commissioner Meets PM Modi, Offers Support After Air India Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/ready-to-support-uk-high-commissioner-meets-pm-modi-offers-support-after-air-india-crash/): British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron met PM Modi after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, expressing condolences. The UK and India are investigating the crash.
- [Nuclear watchdog warns of safety risks after Israeli strike on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/nuclear-watchdog-warns-of-safety-risks-after-israeli-strike-on-iran/): Iran reported no radiation spike after the Natanz attack, says IAEA chief, who urged restraint and warned of safety risk
- ["World Is A Better Place Without Them" Israel's Op 'Rising Lion' Kills Iran's Army Chief Bagheri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/world-is-a-better-place-without-them-israels-op-rising-lion-kills-irans-army-chief-bagheri/): Iran’s chief of staff of armed forces, General Mohammad Bagheri, was killed in overnight strikes by Israel under ‘Operation Rising Lion’, reported Iranian state media. This is another high profile death in Israeli attack on several nuclear and military sites in Iran. Earlier, chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Hossein Salami, was […]
- [Mossad Set Up Secret Drone Base In Iran, Struck Missile Launchers Aimed At Israel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/mossad-set-up-secret-drone-base-in-iran-struck-missile-launchers-aimed-at-israel-report/): Mossad also conducted a series of covert sabotage missions targeting Iranian air defence and long-range missile facilities.
- [Iran’s Three Most Powerful Men Killed In Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Who Were They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/irans-three-most-powerful-men-killed-in-israels-operation-rising-lion-who-were-they/): Among those killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion were Iran’s highest-ranking military officer, the head of Revolutionary Guards Corps, and a former national security chief
- [Trump Says 'Iran Must Make A Nuclear Deal' As Tensions Escalate After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/trump-says-iran-must-make-a-nuclear-deal-as-tensions-escalate-after-israeli-strikes/): Israel-Iran Conflict: Donald Trump said he had “given Iran chance after chance” to make a deal.
- [Time-Lapse Video Reveals How Israeli Strikes Disrupted Flights In Iran’s Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/time-lapse-video-reveals-how-israeli-strikes-disrupted-flights-in-irans-airspace/): Israel’s unprecedented Operation Rising Lion has claimed the lives of several of Iran’s most influential military and security leaders on Friday.
- [Covert Drone Base, Smuggled Weapons: Inside Mossad’s Secret Ops In Iran Before Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/covert-drone-base-smuggled-weapons-inside-mossads-secret-ops-in-iran-before-israeli-strikes/): The Israeli agency reportedly smuggled precision weapons into central Iran and hid them near key defence systems
- [Allen smashes Gayle’s T20 cricket sixes record in MLC opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/allen-smashes-gayles-t20-cricket-sixes-record-in-mlc-opener/): New Zealand and San Francisco’s Finn Allen hits record 19 sixes against Washington in 2025 Major League Cricket opener.
- [As Israel strikes Iran, what happened to ‘America First’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/as-israel-strikes-iran-what-happened-to-america-first/): So much for a ‘diplomatic resolution’.
- [Which airlines paused or cancelled flights after Israel’s attack on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/which-airlines-paused-or-cancelled-flights-after-israels-attack-on-iran/): Airlines suspend flights and some countries close airspace after Israel launches attacks on Iran.
- [Investigators search Air India crash site as Modi meets lone survivor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/investigators-search-air-india-crash-site-as-modi-meets-lone-survivor/): One black box found as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene and calls the devastation ‘saddening’.
- ["200 Israel Jets, 330 Bombs, Nuclear Sites…" IDF Shocks Iran With "Op Rising Lion", Kills IRGC Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/200-israel-jets-330-bombs-nuclear-sites-idf-shocks-iran-with-op-rising-lion-kills-irgc-chief/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday (June 13) that a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran had been “very successful,” warning they were only the opening salvos in a broader campaign against the Islamic republic.”We carried out a very successful opening strike, and with God’s help, we will achieve much more,” Netanyahu said in […]
- [Iran Launches Drones In Retaliation For Israeli Strikes On Nuke Sites, Sirens Blare In Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-launches-drones-in-retaliation-for-israeli-strikes-on-nuke-sites-sirens-blare-in-tel-aviv/): Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israeli territory after Israel’s overnight missile strike on the country killed at least three of its senior military leaders. “Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs towards Israeli territory, which we are working to intercept,” Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Effie Defrin said. Israel’s attack on Iran, which it said was […]
- [Iran’s Nuclear Facility Damaged In Israeli Strikes, But No Sign Of Radioactive Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/irans-nuclear-facility-damaged-in-israeli-strikes-but-no-sign-of-radioactive-leak/): Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, killing six scientists.
- [What’s Fuelling Israel’s Strikes On Iran? Inside The Nuclear Programme Raising Global Alarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/whats-fuelling-israels-strikes-on-iran-inside-the-nuclear-programme-raising-global-alarms/): With tensions soaring between Iran and Israel, Tehran’s nuclear stockpile is once again under global scrutiny
- [Iran's Khamenei Names New Top Brass After High-Rank Officials Killed In Israeli Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/irans-khamenei-names-new-top-brass-after-high-rank-officials-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new IRGC commander, replacing Hossein Salami, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes
- [US drawdown in Syria and Iraq suggests “US could also strike” Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/us-drawdown-in-syria-and-iraq-suggests-us-could-also-strike-iran/): “I think [US drawdown in Syria and Iraq] is certainly a way of Trump trying to signal publicly that they are engaged.”
- [Iran launches hundreds of armed drones towards Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-launches-hundreds-of-armed-drones-towards-israel/): After Israel bombed a reported 100 locations in Iran, Iran has responded by launching a drone swarm.
- [Tottenham appoint Frank as new manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/tottenham-appoint-frank-as-new-manager/): Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank to replace sacked Europa League-winning boss Ange Postecoglou.
- [Scheffler and McIlroy struggle on first day of US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/scheffler-and-mcilroy-struggle-on-first-day-of-us-open/): Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy left frustrated as JJ Spaun leads US Open at Oakmont on a wild opening day.
- [Trump denies US role in Iran attack, warns against strike on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/trump-denies-us-role-in-iran-attack-warns-against-strike-on-israel/): Donald Trump says he was aware of recent attacks on Iran but insists the United States were not involved militarily.
- [The aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran’s Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/the-aftermath-of-israeli-strikes-on-irans-tehran/): Israel attacks Iranian nuclear and military sites and assassinates military officials and nuclear scientists.
- [Iranians ‘in shock’ after major Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iranians-in-shock-after-major-israeli-attack/): Iranians were shocked after being woken up by explosions as Israel attacked Tehran and other locations across Iran.
- [Who was Mohammad Bagheri, chief of Iran’s military killed by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/who-was-mohammad-bagheri-chief-of-irans-military-killed-by-israel/): Mohammad Bagheri was assassinated by Israel. Who was the most senior military figure in Iran?
- ['As A Lion Lifts Himself Up...': Netanyahu Left Note At Western Wall Before Striking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/as-a-lion-lifts-himself-up-netanyahu-left-note-at-western-wall-before-striking-iran/): The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or Kotel, is a sacred Jewish religious site located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
- [Air India Thailand-Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Phuket After Bomb Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/air-india-thailand-delhi-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-phuket-after-bomb-threat/): An Air India flight from Thailand to New Delhi received a bomb threat and made an emergency landing in Phuket. Passengers were safely evacuated.
- [How US politicians responded to Israel’s attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/how-us-politicians-responded-to-israels-attacks-on-iran/): Republican hawks defend Israel as Democrats split between criticising and expressing support for the US ally.
- [Why have anti-immigration riots broken out in Northern Ireland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/why-have-anti-immigration-riots-broken-out-in-northern-ireland/): Anti-immigrant riots began in Ballymena, but economic grievances may not be enough to explain the phenomenon.
- [Israel launches ‘major strike’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-launches-major-strike-on-iran/): Israel says it has launched a ‘major strike’ on military and nuclear sites across Iran.
- [Netanyahu causing “great problems” for Iran and the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/netanyahu-causing-great-problems-for-iran-and-the-region/): “I think that all Iranian parties will support any confrontation and retaliation to the Israelis.”
- [Israel Strikes Iran: What Is Operation 'Rising Lion' And What Are Its Objectives?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-strikes-iran-what-is-operation-rising-lion-and-what-are-its-objectives/): Israel said Iran was boosting its military might. Operation Rising Lion aimed to counter what Israel called an existential danger from Iran’s nuclear program
- ["Not Involved" US Distances Itself From Israeli Strikes, Warns Iran Against Retaliation | Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/not-involved-us-distances-itself-from-israeli-strikes-warns-iran-against-retaliation-trump/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Israel’s attack on Iran a ‘unilateral action’, asserting that the US had no involvement. The statement came after Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday, significantly escalating tensions in the region and raising the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals. […]
- [Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Another Body Has Been Recovered From The Crash Site | PM Modi News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/ahmedabad-plane-crash-update-another-body-has-been-recovered-from-the-crash-site-pm-modi-news/): | 22 hours after the tragic plane crash, another body has been recovered from the crash site Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash News Live Updates: A devastating crash occurred when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), plummeted to the ground minutes after departing from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June […]
- [Israel Kills Top Aides Of Iran's Supreme Leader, Khamenei Issues Chilling Warning To Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-kills-top-aides-of-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-issues-chilling-warning-to-netanyahu/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Israel will face a “severe punishment” over its strikes on the country. Khamenei issues a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency. It confirms that top military officials and scientists had been killed in the strikes that also targeted nuclear and military sites. Israel “opened its wicked […]
- ['Israel Stands With India': Ambassador Reuven Azar Condoles Air India Plane Crash Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-stands-with-india-ambassador-reuven-azar-condoles-air-india-plane-crash-deaths/): Reuven Azar expressed solidarity with India over the Air India plane crash. He also warned of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, calling them an existential threat.
- [Israel’s attack on Iran “part of a broad plan” for regional escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israels-attack-on-iran-part-of-a-broad-plan-for-regional-escalation/): The US knew about the Israeli plan to strike Iran, says researcher Ali Akbar Dareini
- [How deadly Air India crash shattered dreams, wiped out entire families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/how-deadly-air-india-crash-shattered-dreams-wiped-out-entire-families/): The dead include a young man who won a visa lottery; families returning from a wedding and Eid; a student eating lunch.
- [How the world is reacting to Israel attacks on Iran nuclear, military sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-israel-attacks-on-iran-nuclear-military-sites/): The Israeli military says 200 jets struck more than 100 sites across Iran in large-scale attack.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Guardiola begins Man City rebuild](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-guardiola-begins-man-city-rebuild/): Defending champions Manchester City finished trophyless and scrambling for Champions League qualification last season.
- [N Korea’s Kim eyes more warships as damaged destroyer relaunched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/n-koreas-kim-eyes-more-warships-as-damaged-destroyer-relaunched/): North Korean leader says restoration of new vessel named Kang Kon has not delayed Pyongyang’s bid to boost naval power.
- [Israeli Strike 'Eliminates' Iran's Revolutionary Guards Chief Hossein Salami | Operation Rising Lion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israeli-strike-eliminates-irans-revolutionary-guards-chief-hossein-salami-operation-rising-lion/): Israel’s attack on Iran killed the country’s powerful Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami. “Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was martyred in the Israeli regime’s attack on the IRGC headquarters,” the local Tasnim news agency reported. Israel launched a sweeping preemptive military campaign today morning, striking dozens of Iranian military […]
- [‘Tagore Integral To Heritage’: Bangladesh Forms Committee, Arrests 2 Over Poet's Ancestral Home Vandalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/tagore-integral-to-heritage-bangladesh-forms-committee-arrests-2-over-poets-ancestral-home-vandalism-2/): The Department of Archaeology formed a three-member inquiry committee and ordered a report within five days.
- [‘Tagore Integral To Heritage’: Bangladesh Forms Committee, Arrests 2 Over Poet's Ancestral Home Vandalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/tagore-integral-to-heritage-bangladesh-forms-committee-arrests-2-over-poets-ancestral-home-vandalism/): The Department of Archaeology formed a three-member inquiry committee and ordered a report within five days.
- [Israel attacks Iran: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-attacks-iran-what-we-know-so-far-2/): Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned that Israel faces a ‘bitter and painful’ fate following the attack.
- [Israel attacks Iran: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-attacks-iran-what-we-know-so-far/): Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned that Israel faces a ‘bitter and painful’ fate following the attack.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,205](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1205-2/): These are the key events on day 1,205 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,205](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1205/): These are the key events on day 1,205 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Saudi Arabia Slams 'Blatant' Israeli Strikes On Iran, Says Aggression Should Halt Immediately](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/saudi-arabia-slams-blatant-israeli-strikes-on-iran-says-aggression-should-halt-immediately/): Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law. It also urged an immediate end to the aggression.
- [‘Deeply Concerned’: India Urges Israel And Iran To De-Escalate, Return To Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/deeply-concerned-india-urges-israel-and-iran-to-de-escalate-return-to-diplomacy/): “We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites,” India said in a statement.
- [Iran Launches Over 100 Drones After Israel's Deadly Strikes, IDF Says 'Working To Intercept'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-launches-over-100-drones-after-israels-deadly-strikes-idf-says-working-to-intercept/): Iran responded on Friday by launching over 100 drones towards Israel. The Israeli military confirmed ongoing efforts to intercept the UAVs.
- [Operation Rising Lion: Why Did Israel Hit Iran's Nuke Sites And Which Are The Areas It Targeted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/operation-rising-lion-why-did-israel-hit-irans-nuke-sites-and-which-are-the-areas-it-targeted/): According to Israeli officials, this marks the beginning of a sustained campaign intended to roll back what they describe as a mounting threat from Tehran.
- [How Israel Caught Iran Off Guard With Operation Rising Lion: Deception Tactic Decoded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/how-israel-caught-iran-off-guard-with-operation-rising-lion-deception-tactic-decoded/): From a vacation ploy to son’s wedding and “tensions with US”, over the past few days before Friday’s strikes, Israel pushed Iran into inaction with several decoys.
- [Israel Vs Iran | Indian Embassy In Israel Has Advised Indian Nationals To Stay Vigilant | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-vs-iran-indian-embassy-in-israel-has-advised-indian-nationals-to-stay-vigilant-news18/): | The Indian embassy in Israel has advised Indian nationals to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols amid fresh attacks.Israel Iran Crisis News: The Middle East is on the brink of a dangerous escalation after Israel launched targeted strikes against what it described as key Iranian military and nuclear installations. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) […]
- [Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Targets Military Commanders | Operation Rising Lion | Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-strikes-iran-nuclear-sites-targets-military-commanders-operation-rising-lion-middle-east/): Israel carried out strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, with blasts heard in Tehran. The strikes were part of Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, adding Iran was a threat to “Israel’s very survival”. Iranian state TV said residential areas in Tehran were hit and civilians were among those killed. Iranian state media […]
- [US Judge Temporarily Bars Donald Trump From Deploying National Guard Troops In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/us-judge-temporarily-bars-donald-trump-from-deploying-national-guard-troops-in-los-angeles/): Trump summoned military troops to Los Angeles to support a civilian police operation over the objection of Newsom, an extraordinary and rarely used measure.
- ['Bitter And Painful Fate': Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Warns Israel Over 'Targeted Strikes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/bitter-and-painful-fate-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-warns-israel-over-targeted-strikes/): “With this crime, the Zionist regime has set itself for a bitter and painful fate and it will definitely receive it,” Khamenei said in a statement.
- [First images from Tehran after Israeli attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/first-images-from-tehran-after-israeli-attack-on-iran/): Israel carried out a “major strike” on Iran early Friday morning, hitting a range of targets in the capital, Tehran.
- [US Says 'Not Involved In Israeli Strikes', Warns Iran Against Targeting American Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/us-says-not-involved-in-israeli-strikes-warns-iran-against-targeting-american-bases/): US State Secretary Marco Rubio warned Tehran not to respond to Israeli strikes by hitting American bases.
- ['Committed To Diplomatic Resolution': Trump Directs Administration To Negotiate With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/committed-to-diplomatic-resolution-trump-directs-administration-to-negotiate-with-iran/): Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, and said his administration was directed to negotiate with Iran.
- [Iranian Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Chief, Nuclear Scientists Killed In Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iranian-paramilitary-revolutionary-guard-chief-nuclear-scientists-killed-in-israeli-strikes/): Additionally, an Israeli defence official has claimed that the Israeli strikes have “likely eliminated” Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the Islamic republic’s armed forces.
- [Vietnam Joins BRICS As 'Partner Country' | What This Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/vietnam-joins-brics-as-partner-country-what-this-means/): The official announcement by the Brazilian government underscored Vietnam’s strategic importance
- [Iranian state media says new missile, drone attack launched against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iranian-state-media-says-new-missile-drone-attack-launched-against-israel/): Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran for a second day, targeting key infrastructure.
- [UK announces national inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ after pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/uk-announces-national-inquiry-into-grooming-gangs-after-pressure/): Interest in the issue was pushed by far-right groups and Elon Musk and branded by critics as a racist dog whistle.
- [Iran, Israel Set West Asia Skies On Fire, World Scrambles To Douse Flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-israel-set-west-asia-skies-on-fire-world-scrambles-to-douse-flames/): The last 24 hours have witnessed unprecedented and intense escalation, with both nations engaging in direct strikes that have caused significant casualties and widespread damage
- [World leaders weigh in on ‘alarming’ Israel Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/world-leaders-weigh-in-on-alarming-israel-iran-conflict/): As Israel and Iran threaten increased attacks, world leaders stress restraint amid fears of a wider conflagration.
- [Can Iran confront Israel on its own?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/can-iran-confront-israel-on-its-own/): Tehran attacked Israel in retaliatory strikes without the support of regional allies.
- [Suspect In Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination Is Ex-Aide of Governor Tim Walz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/suspect-in-minnesota-lawmaker-assassination-is-ex-aide-of-governor-tim-walz-report/): Vance Luther Boelter, who reportedly impersonated a police officer and shot US Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, was a former appointee of Governor Tim Walz.
- [Trump’s Birthday Turns Into Military Show As US Army Marks 250 Years With Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/trumps-birthday-turns-into-military-show-as-us-army-marks-250-years-with-parade/): Greetings poured in from leaders across the world on the birthday of US President Donald Trump. Russian President and Israeli PM were among those who sent Trump birthday messages.
- [‘Exercise Caution’: India Issues Fresh Advisory For Nationals In Israel, Iran And Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/exercise-caution-india-issues-fresh-advisory-for-nationals-in-israel-iran-and-palestine/): India has urged its citizens in Israel, Iran and Palestine to remain alert amid escalating regional tensions following Israeli and Iranian military actions.
- [What is the Strait of Hormuz, could it factor into Israel-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/what-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-could-it-factor-into-israel-iran-conflict/): Iranian lawmaker says Tehran considering closing waterway, described as ‘world’s most important oil transit chokepoint’.
- [Trump’s military parade being held amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/trumps-military-parade-being-held-amid-no-kings-protests-across-us/): Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.
- ['Extraordinary Leader': Netanyahu Hails Trump In Birthday Message After Striking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/extraordinary-leader-netanyahu-hails-trump-in-birthday-message-after-striking-iran/): Benjamin Netanyahu also defended Israeli attack on Iran and said that by taking preemptive action, Tel Aviv had averted a global disaster.
- [Iran's Costly 'Miscalculation' Led To Overwhelming Losses In Israel's Operation Rising Lion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/irans-costly-miscalculation-led-to-overwhelming-losses-in-israels-operation-rising-lion-report/): Iran suffered huge losses after Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Friday with Operation Rising Lion, with most of its military leadership killed.
- ['When Truth Comes Out...': Dassault CEO Labels Pakistan's Claim Of Downing Rafales As 'Inaccurate'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/when-truth-comes-out-dassault-ceo-labels-pakistans-claim-of-downing-rafales-as-inaccurate/): In a recent interview, Trappier was asked about the potential loss of IAF Rafale aircraft during the early May air engagement between India and Pakistan
- [Mega Blaze Engulfs Dubai's 67-Storey Marina Skyscraper, Over 3,500 People Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/mega-blaze-engulfs-dubais-67-storey-marina-skyscraper-over-3500-people-evacuated-video/): A massive fire broke out in a 67-storey Marina Pinnacle on Friday night, after which all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated.
- [Israel Launches Operation Rising Lion: A Preemptive Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Ambitions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-launches-operation-rising-lion-a-preemptive-strike-against-irans-nuclear-ambitions-news18/): Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targets Iran’s nuclear ambitions, claiming a preemptive strike against a clear existential threat. With over 200 jets involved, key sites and officials were hit, escalating tensions as Iran vows revenge and withdraws from negotiations. n18oc_world
- [Oman Confirms Iran-US Nuclear Talks Shelved After Israeli Strikes On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/oman-confirms-iran-us-nuclear-talks-shelved-after-israeli-strikes-on-tehran/): The sixth round of talks between US and Iran was to take place on Sunday, June 15, but it has now been cancelled amid the rising tensions between Tel Aviv and Tehran.
- [Silence, Black Armbands At King Charles’s Birthday Parade Honour Ahmedabad Crash Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/silence-black-armbands-at-king-charless-birthday-parade-honour-ahmedabad-crash-victims/): King Charles requested changes to Trooping the Colour as tribute to victims of Ahmedabad crash.
- [Putin Wishes Donald Trump On Birthday, Evokes ‘WWII Brotherhood’ On Flag Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/putin-wishes-donald-trump-on-birthday-evokes-wwii-brotherhood-on-flag-day/): Putin and Trump spoke for 50 minutes, discussing the Middle East, Iran’s nuclear program and the Ukraine war.
- [Unprecedented Direct Assault On Israel By Iran, Opportunistic Strikes By Houthis: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/unprecedented-direct-assault-on-israel-by-iran-opportunistic-strikes-by-houthis-sources-to-news18/): While a defensive success overall, the penetrations highlight the inherent challenge of achieving 100% interception of such a massive salvo
- [Minnesota lawmakers targeted in deadly ‘politically motivated’ shootings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/minnesota-lawmakers-targeted-in-deadly-politically-motivated-shootings/): Governor Walz calls shooting attacks in US on Minnesota lawmakers an act of ‘targeted political violence’.
- [Netanyahu Vows Israeli Jets Will Soon Fly Over Tehran, Mourns 3 Killed By Iranian Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/netanyahu-vows-israeli-jets-will-soon-fly-over-tehran-mourns-3-killed-by-iranian-missiles/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran saying that what they have felt so far is nothing compared to what they will feel in coming days.
- [Iranian Foreign Minister Appreciates 'India's Solidarity' With Tehran During Call With Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iranian-foreign-minister-appreciates-indias-solidarity-with-tehran-during-call-with-jaishankar/): During the call, EAM S Jaishankar underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts to reduce tensions.
- [PM Modi's Visit Highly Anticipated, Defence Cooperation On Horizon: Ambassador Of Cyprus To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/pm-modis-visit-highly-anticipated-defence-cooperation-on-horizon-ambassador-of-cyprus-to-news18/): The ambassador highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Cyprus and India, which have been robust since the time of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
- [Israel's Big Claims: Air Superiority From Western Iran To Tehran, Strikes On Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israels-big-claims-air-superiority-from-western-iran-to-tehran-strikes-on-nuclear-sites/): The Israeli military said its military campaign in Iran had secured control of the airspace from Western Iran to Tehran as the two countries exchanged fire for a second day.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,206](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1206/): Here are the key events on day 1,206 during Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [South Africa beat Australia in WTC final to net first major title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/south-africa-beat-australia-in-wtc-final-to-net-first-major-title/): South Africa end their wait for one of the major ICC titles by beating Australia by five wickets in the WTC final.
- [Israel kills at least 58 people in Gaza, many at US-backed aid site: Medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-kills-at-least-58-people-in-gaza-many-at-us-backed-aid-site-medics/): There has been no immediate comment by the Israeli military or the GHF on Saturday’s Palestinian deaths.
- [Bhutan Holds Special Prayer For Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims, Saudi Prince Offers Condolences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/bhutan-holds-special-prayer-for-ahmedabad-plane-crash-victims-saudi-prince-offers-condolences/): Bhutan held a special prayer ceremony at the Grand Kuenrey of the Tashichodzong in memory of the deceased victims of the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash.
- [Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-israel-tensions-and-an-unpredictable-trump-to-dominate-g7/): G7 will also be a platform for Canadian PM Carney to showcase his leadership at a time of economic, geopolitical shifts.
- [Condemnation and anger at the UNSC after Israeli strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/condemnation-and-anger-at-the-unsc-after-israeli-strikes-on-iran/): The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Friday after Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [Russia, Ukraine conduct another round of POWs exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/russia-ukraine-conduct-another-round-of-pows-exchange/): The exchanges are part of agreements reached by the warring sides during talks in Istanbul earlier this month.
- [Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US 'Meaningless' After Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-says-nuclear-talks-with-us-meaningless-after-israeli-strikes/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday called further nuclear talks with the United States “meaningless” after Israeli strikes.
- [US Democratic Senator, Representative Shot Inside Their Homes In Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/us-democratic-senator-representative-shot-inside-their-homes-in-minnesota/): US Senator John Hoffman and House Representative Melissa Hortman – both Democrats – were reportedly shot inside their homes by a suspect disguised as a police officer.
- [Aftermath of Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/aftermath-of-irans-retaliatory-strikes-on-israel/): Videos show destruction in the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes that hit sites across Israel.
- [In Europe, the ground is being prepared for another genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/in-europe-the-ground-is-being-prepared-for-another-genocide/): The genocide denial and Holocaust revisionism raging in Europe all point to the normalisation of genocidal violence.
- [Iran is “relatively geopolitically isolated”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-is-relatively-geopolitically-isolated/): “Iran is not getting much weaponry from any of these countries.”
- [Iran Denies Claims Of Israeli Attack On Key Refinery, Names New Aerospace Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-denies-claims-of-israeli-attack-on-key-refinery-names-new-aerospace-chief/): A new wave of Israeli strikes was reported near a key refinery in the Iranian city of Tabriz. However, the refinery denied any attack and confirmed full operational status.
- [No Foreign Military Chiefs Invited To June 14 Army Parade, Says White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/no-foreign-military-chiefs-invited-to-june-14-army-parade-says-white-house/): The White House firmly dismissed reports suggesting that foreign military officials have been invited to the upcoming US Army parade in Washington
- ['Urge Dialogue, Diplomacy For De-Escalation': India On SCO Criticism Of Israeli Attack On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/urge-dialogue-diplomacy-for-de-escalation-india-on-sco-criticism-of-israeli-attack-on-iran/): India urged dialogue and diplomacy to be utilised to work towards de-escalation between Israel and Iran as the two arch-rivals exchanged fire for two days.
- [Israel targets Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-targets-tehrans-mehrabad-airport/): Video shows flames and heavy smoke rising near Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport after Israel appeared to target the facility.
- [Iran, Israel trade missiles; blasts, air raid sirens rock Tehran, Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-israel-trade-missiles-blasts-air-raid-sirens-rock-tehran-tel-aviv/): Iran and Israel exchange missiles and air strikes, a day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive.
- [Thailand says ‘progress made’ in border dispute talks with Cambodia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/thailand-says-progress-made-in-border-dispute-talks-with-cambodia/): The talks come after troops from the two countries exchanged fire last month, killing one Cambodian soldier.
- [Tehran Will Burn, Warns Israel, Even As Iran Threatens US, UK Bases: Where Conflict Stands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/tehran-will-burn-warns-israel-even-as-iran-threatens-us-uk-bases-where-conflict-stands/): As of Saturday, the Iran-Israel fighting remains intense, prompting widespread international alarm
- [Israel Releases List Of Top Iranian Nuclear Scientists, Army Officials It Killed | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-releases-list-of-top-iranian-nuclear-scientists-army-officials-it-killed-video/): Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure eliminated top military commanders and nine nuclear scientists.
- [Palestinian man carries dead father on his bike in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/palestinian-man-carries-dead-father-on-his-bike-in-gaza/): A man carried his dead father on a bicycle, after he was shot trying to secure food parcels at a US aid site in Gaza.
- [Crypto, Meme Coins, Trump-Branded Bibles: Here's How Donald Trump Made $600mn Last Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/crypto-meme-coins-trump-branded-bibles-heres-how-donald-trump-made-600mn-last-year/): One of the ventures that caught all the eyes has been the launch of the meme coin $TRUMP, introduced earlier in 2024.
- [Israel-Iran War: What Could Happen If A Nuclear Site Is Bombed | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-iran-war-what-could-happen-if-a-nuclear-site-is-bombed-explained/): Internal contamination at Iran’s Natanz site has raised urgent questions about what could unfold if nuclear facilities become targets in war
- [Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-israel/): At least three have been killed and dozens injured a day after Israeli strikes kill top generals and nuclear scientists.
- [At least 270 bodies recovered from Air India crash site in Ahmedabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/at-least-270-bodies-recovered-from-air-india-crash-site-in-ahmedabad/): Most bodies are charred or mutilated, and the local authorities are working to identify them by matching DNA samples.
- ['Goosebumps': Thai Singer’s Seat 11A Miracle Mirrors Sole Survivor’s Story From Air India Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/goosebumps-thai-singers-seat-11a-miracle-mirrors-sole-survivors-story-from-air-india-crash/): Thai singer Ruangsak James Loychusak was in seat 11A, the same seat which was occupied by Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
- [Thunder-Pacers: SGA, OKC rally to win Game 4 of NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/thunder-pacers-sga-okc-rally-to-win-game-4-of-nba-finals/): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s strong fourth quarter carries Oklahoma City Thunder to crucial road win over Indiana Pacers.
- [Iran says nuclear talks with US ‘meaningless’ as Trump pushes for a deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/iran-says-nuclear-talks-with-us-meaningless-as-trump-pushes-for-a-deal/): It is unclear whether the sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks will take place in Oman on Sunday as scheduled.
- [What are the anti-Trump, ‘No Kings’ protests planned across the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/what-are-the-anti-trump-no-kings-protests-planned-across-the-us/): Demonstrations and marches against Trump policies are planned in more than 2,000 cities and towns this weekend.
- [Who Is Amir Hatami, The Man Chosen To Lead Iran’s Army After Israeli Strikes Killed Top Generals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/who-is-amir-hatami-the-man-chosen-to-lead-irans-army-after-israeli-strikes-killed-top-generals/): With senior commanders killed in Israeli strikes, Ayatollah Khamenei has turned to seasoned Artesh figure Amir Hatami to stabilise Iran’s Army and rebuild command
- [Who’s winning football’s money game?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/whos-winning-footballs-money-game/): Only a few of the most valuable football clubs qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
- [Preemptive strike? The media and Israel’s attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/preemptive-strike-the-media-and-israels-attack-on-iran/): Media outlets amplify Israel’s narrative about its attack on Iran.
- [Video Shows Iranian Missile Breaching Iron Dome, Striking Israel Defence HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/video-shows-iranian-missile-breaching-iron-dome-striking-israel-defence-hq/): Iran targeted the Israeli defense headquarters in Tel Aviv, breaching the Iron Dome. This follows escalating missile strikes.
- [Israel’s attack on Iran a “targeted regime change”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israels-attack-on-iran-a-targeted-regime-change/): Professor Sahram Akbarzadeh says Israel uses self-defence as a pretext to force a regime change in Iran.
- [Who Is Eli Cohen? As Israel Attacks Iran, Movies On Mossad's Heroic Spy Ops You Shouldn’t Miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/who-is-eli-cohen-as-israel-attacks-iran-movies-on-mossads-heroic-spy-ops-you-shouldnt-miss-2/): Eli Cohen’s reports were so valuable that they helped Israel prepare for the Six-Day War in 1967.
- [Who Is Eli Cohen? As Israel Attacks Iran, Movies On Mossad's Heroic Spy Ops You Shouldn’t Miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/who-is-eli-cohen-as-israel-attacks-iran-movies-on-mossads-heroic-spy-ops-you-shouldnt-miss/): Eli Cohen’s reports were so valuable that they helped Israel prepare for the Six-Day War in 1967.
- [Launch Of Axiom-4 Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla On June 19: ISRO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/launch-of-axiom-4-mission-carrying-indias-shubhanshu-shukla-on-june-19-isro/): The Axiom-4 space mission, launching on June 19, will take four astronauts, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9.
- [Israel’s Strike On Iran Nuclear Facility Causes ‘Radioactive And Chemical Contamination’: IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israels-strike-on-iran-nuclear-facility-causes-radioactive-and-chemical-contamination-iaea/): Israel’s strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility caused radioactive contamination, said IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Iran reported attacks on Fordow and Isfahan and vowed to respond.
- [How Mossad Prepared Ground For Israeli Attacks In Iran: Spy Agency Releases Rare Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/how-mossad-prepared-ground-for-israeli-attacks-in-iran-spy-agency-releases-rare-videos/): Mossad released rare videos revealing how it prepared ground for Israeli air attacks deep inside Iran on Friday night, that killed top Iranian military commanders and scientists.
- [‘Drop Israel’: How military escalation with Iran divides Trump’s base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/drop-israel-how-military-escalation-with-iran-divides-trumps-base/): Key right-wing figures, including some Trump allies, question the Israeli strikes and warn against a US war with Iran.
- [Who Has The Upper Hand In The Israel-Iran War? A Breakdown Of Military Power | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/who-has-the-upper-hand-in-the-israel-iran-war-a-breakdown-of-military-power-explained/): As missile strikes escalate and direct warfare replaces proxy battles, here’s a detailed comparison of Iran and Israel’s military strengths.
- [Israel-Iran Conflict: Last 24 Hours, Nuclear Fallout, And What The US Is (And Isn’t) Doing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-iran-conflict-last-24-hours-nuclear-fallout-and-what-the-us-is-and-isnt-doing/): From Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites to Tehran’s missile strikes on Tel Aviv — here’s what’s happened in 24 hours, and where the US stands as the conflict escalates
- [Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Explosions Reported In Tehran, Netanyahu Says More Strikes To Come](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-explosions-reported-in-tehran-netanyahu-says-more-strikes-to-come/): Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran launched missile strikes and over 100 drones at Israel, retaliating against Israeli airstrikes. Israel intercepted most drones.
- [Tel Aviv Hit, At Least One Killed As Iran Fires Hundreds Of Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/tel-aviv-hit-at-least-one-killed-as-iran-fires-hundreds-of-ballistic-missiles-toward-israel/): An Israeli woman was killed while several other citizens were wounded after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strikes a night before.
- [Video Shows Intense Air Defence Fight Near Iran's Leader Ali Khamenei's Residence | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/video-shows-intense-air-defence-fight-near-irans-leader-ali-khameneis-residence-watch/): The Israel-Iran military conflict entered second day as both countries fired missiles at each other’s military targets in a major escalation.
- [Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can remain in custody amid green card dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/judge-rules-mahmoud-khalil-can-remain-in-custody-amid-green-card-dispute/): The Trump administration has argued that Khalil, a Columbia University student, did not disclose past affiliations.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Inter Miami vs Al Ahly – preview, teams, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-inter-miami-vs-al-ahly-preview-teams-start/): Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly as the new look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in Florida.
- [Yunus Hints At Early Elections For Bangladesh, Around February 2026, But...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/yunus-hints-at-early-elections-for-bangladesh-around-february-2026-but/): Muhammad Yunus mentioned that the feasibility of this earlier schedule hinges on ‘enough progress’ being made on essential political reforms in the coming months
- [UN officials urge Israel, Iran to show ‘restraint’ at emergency meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/un-officials-urge-israel-iran-to-show-restraint-at-emergency-meeting/): Iran’s UN envoy told Security Council Israel’s attack amounts to ‘declaration of war’ and promised a ‘decisive’ response.
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full squad list of all teams and players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-full-squad-list-of-all-teams-and-players/): Confirmed squad list for all the teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
- [Iran fires wave of missiles toward Israel in retaliatory strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iran-fires-wave-of-missiles-toward-israel-in-retaliatory-strike/): Iran launched an attack against Israel with a barrage of missiles in response to earlier Israeli strikes.
- [Israel strikes may make Iran more determined to pursue nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-strikes-may-make-iran-more-determined-to-pursue-nuclear-programme/): Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault.
- [Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/oil-markets-are-spooked-as-iran-israel-tensions-escalate/): Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.
- [US Marines arrive at Los Angeles federal sites as court battle unfolds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/us-marines-arrive-at-los-angeles-federal-sites-as-court-battle-unfolds/): The Marines’ arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump’s deployment of the National Guard continues in court.
- [Who was Hossein Salami, Iran’s IRGC head killed by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/who-was-hossein-salami-irans-irgc-head-killed-by-israel/): Hossein Salami, who was appointed to lead the IRGC in 2019, among the most senior figures killed by Israel.
- [Russia returns 1,200 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/russia-returns-1200-bodies-of-fallen-ukrainian-soldiers/): Moscow says Kyiv failed to return any prisoners in the latest exchange, as fighting continues on the ground.
- [Egypt, Libya stop activists gathering for March to Gaza, organisers say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/egypt-libya-stop-activists-gathering-for-march-to-gaza-organisers-say/): Security sources say dozens have been detained or deported from Cairo airport and other locations.
- [Can Israel thwart Iran’s nuclear programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/can-israel-thwart-irans-nuclear-programme/): Israel attacks Iranian military and nuclear sites, claiming Iran was close to producing a nuclear weapon.
- [Projectile hits central Tel Aviv amid warning of Iranian retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/projectile-hits-central-tel-aviv-amid-warning-of-iranian-retaliation/): A projectile struck central Tel Aviv, resulting in a massive explosion that sent plumes of smoke towering into the air.
- [Netanyahu: Israel informed US of Iranian strikes in advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/netanyahu-israel-informed-us-of-iranian-strikes-in-advance/): Israeli PM Netanyahu said Friday’s strike on Iran was months in the making and that the US was informed in advance.
- [South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/south-africa-near-wtc-win-vs-australia-with-bavuma-grit-and-markram-century/): South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia.
- [Hundreds of missiles launched at Israel as Iran vows retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/hundreds-of-missiles-launched-at-israel-as-iran-vows-retaliation/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Tehran’s response to Israel’s attack will not not be ‘half measured’.
- [Trump Praises Israel's "Excellent" Strikes, Urges Iran To Seal Deal, New Attacks Hit Tabriz, Shiraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/trump-praises-israels-excellent-strikes-urges-iran-to-seal-deal-new-attacks-hit-tabriz-shiraz/): Israel launched widespread airstrikes across Iran, hitting Shiraz and Tabriz, killing at least eight. Explosions were reported near Tabriz airport and railway tracks. Trump, on Truth Social, claimed he warned Iran to make a nuclear deal, saying “the hardliners… are all DEAD now.” Iran’s parliament speaker vowed to end Israel’s “story” with revenge. Hezbollah warned […]
- [Israel's Expanding Theatre Of War: How It Is Involved In Recent Middle East Conflicts | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israels-expanding-theatre-of-war-how-it-is-involved-in-recent-middle-east-conflicts-gfx/): The Israel-Iran conflict escalated sharply following a major Israeli military offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
- [‘What’s happening in LA is not about LA’ | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/whats-happening-in-la-is-not-about-la-ajopinion/): Donald Trump is using the Los Angeles protests as a pretext to amass authority, warns the ACLU’s Sarah Mehta.
- [Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in US court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/abrego-garcia-pleads-not-guilty-to-human-smuggling-charges-in-us-court/): The Salvadoran migrant was wrongly deported to El Salvador, prompting outrage over Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
- [Iranians rally for retaliation against Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/iranians-rally-for-retaliation-against-israeli-strikes/): Hundreds rallied in Tehran after Israeli strikes killed top generals, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
- [Israel may have just pushed Iran across the nuclear line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/israel-may-have-just-pushed-iran-across-the-nuclear-line/): The strikes meant to prevent Iran from going nuclear may instead push it to build the bomb.
- [Boeing CEO cancels airshow visit as investigation starts on India crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/boeing-ceo-cancels-airshow-visit-as-investigation-starts-on-india-crash/): This was to be Boeing CEO Ortberg’s first airshow since he was appointed to lead the company out of multiple crises.
- [Who were Iran’s top officials assassinated by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/who-were-irans-top-officials-assassinated-by-israel/): Israel assassinated some of Iran’s most senior military generals and nuclear scientists in its attacks on the country.
- [What is behind Israel’s decision to attack Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/what-is-behind-israels-decision-to-attack-iran/): Israel believes Iran is a threat to its security despite Iran’s insistence that it doesn’t want nuclear weapons.
- [India, Canada Reach Deal To Share Intelligence On Terrorism, Crime: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/india-canada-reach-deal-to-share-intelligence-on-terrorism-crime-report/): This is the latest step towards rebuilding ties after India-Canada relations nosedived over ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s allegations over the death of a Khalistani separatist.
- ['India Has Adequate Energy Supplies': Union Minister Hardeep Puri Amid Iran-Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/india-has-adequate-energy-supplies-union-minister-hardeep-puri-amid-iran-israel-conflict/): Puri’s remarks came as oil prices jumped sharply and stocks fell amid concerns over Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
- [Khamenei Vows To 'Bring Israel To Its Knees'; Rocket Fired From Yemen Triggers Jerusalem Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/khamenei-vows-to-bring-israel-to-its-knees-rocket-fired-from-yemen-triggers-jerusalem-alert/): Israel-Iran Conflict: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, “The Zionist regime will not escape unscathed from this crime.”
- [Netanyahu Says ‘Several Waves’ Of Strikes Likely As Israel Braces For Iranian Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/13/netanyahu-says-several-waves-of-strikes-likely-as-israel-braces-for-iranian-retaliation/): Israel-Iran Conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We expect to be exposed to several waves of Iranian attacks,” in what could become a major escalation between the two countries.
- [Golf: JJ Spaun wins rainy US Open for first major title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/golf-jj-spaun-wins-rainy-us-open-for-first-major-title/): World number one Scottie Scheffler finished seventh, while a struggling Rory McIlroy ended the major on 17th.
- [Mass Shooting During Annual Festival Event In Utah, Multiple People Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/mass-shooting-during-annual-festival-event-in-utah-multiple-people-injured/): A shooting at WestFest in West Valley City, Utah, left multiple people injured on Sunday night. Police confirmed the incident happened during the festival.
- [US Embassy Branch In Israel's Tel Aviv Damaged After Iran Missile Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-embassy-branch-in-israels-tel-aviv-damaged-after-iran-missile-strike/): Post Content
- [Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif Govt Hikes Petrol, Diesel Prices Again, Citizens To Feel The Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pakistans-shehbaz-sharif-govt-hikes-petrol-diesel-prices-again-citizens-to-feel-the-heat/): Pakistan government has hiked the prices of petrol and diesel once again, forcing its citizens to feel the heat of rising costs in daily life.
- [Why India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/why-india-refused-to-join-sco-condemnation-of-israels-attacks-on-iran/): India broke with the rest of the grouping led by Russia and China in a balancing act. What were New Delhi’s compulsions?
- [Minnesota Shooting Suspect Vance Boelter Arrested, Charged With Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/minnesota-shooting-suspect-vance-boelter-arrested-charged-with-murder/): Days after Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband were fatally shot in a politically motivated attack, the suspect, Vance Boelter, has been arrested.
- ['Pakistan Hacked IPL Floodlights, Released Waters In Dam': Khawaja Asif's Viral Bizarre Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pakistan-hacked-ipl-floodlights-released-waters-in-dam-khawaja-asifs-viral-bizarre-claim/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked widespread ridicule after claiming in Parliament that Pakistani “cyber warriors” were behind a blackout during an IPL 2025.
- [14 Dead In Israel, 224 In Iran As Cross-Border Conflict Escalates For Third Straight Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/14-dead-in-israel-224-in-iran-as-cross-border-conflict-escalates-for-third-straight-day/): Israeli strikes reportedly focused on military and nuclear infrastructure, killing multiple senior generals and scientists, deepening fears of a broader war.
- [Suspect in attacks on Minnesota lawmakers captured, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/suspect-in-attacks-on-minnesota-lawmakers-captured-reports-say/): Vance Boelter arrested after two-day manhunt in Midwestern state, according to US media reports.
- [Iran Seeks Gulf Mediation With US To Halt Israeli Strikes, But Washington Sets Nuclear Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-seeks-gulf-mediation-with-us-to-halt-israeli-strikes-but-washington-sets-nuclear-condition/): Iran wants Gulf states to broker talks with the US to stop Israeli attacks, but Trump administration says only full nuclear compliance will halt military action
- [Iran Claims To Hit Israeli Jet, Mocked After Video Turns Out From 'Arma 3' Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-claims-to-hit-israeli-jet-mocked-after-video-turns-out-from-arma-3-game/): Iran falsely claimed to have downed an Israeli jet, sharing a video later revealed to be from the video game Arma 3. The blunder drew widespread mockery on social media.
- [Indian Agencies Ask Canada To Bolster Security As Khalistan Spectre Looms Over PM Modi’s G7 Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/indian-agencies-ask-canada-to-bolster-security-as-khalistan-spectre-looms-over-pm-modis-g7-visit/): Agencies have assessed that PM Modi’s presence in Canada—a country where Khalistani groups have dominance—could be exploited for disruptive demonstrations or worse
- [Israel-Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran Rejects Truce Talks, Strikes Israel's Haifa Refinery With Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-iran-rejects-truce-talks-strikes-israels-haifa-refinery-with-ballistic-missiles-2/): Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran has rejected truce talks while under attack, refusing to negotiate until it has completed its response to Israel’s strikes.
- [Iran's Revolutionary Guard Chief Kazemi, 2 Other Commanders Killed In Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/irans-revolutionary-guard-chief-kazemi-2-other-commanders-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi and two other senior commanders were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran, according to a report.
- [‘Pakistan To Drop Nuclear Bomb On Israel If It Nukes Tehran’: Top Iranian Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pakistan-to-drop-nuclear-bomb-on-israel-if-it-nukes-tehran-top-iranian-official/): Pakistan has backed Iran against Israel since the beginning of the conflict, citing Muslim unity. However, no open nuclear statement has been made so far in support of Iran.
- [Israel vs Iran: A Comparison Of Their Military Strengths And Capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-vs-iran-a-comparison-of-their-military-strengths-and-capabilities/): As fighting intensifies between Israel and Iran, here’s a comparative look at their armed forces.
- [Israel-Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran Rejects Truce Talks, Strikes Israel's Haifa Refinery With Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-iran-rejects-truce-talks-strikes-israels-haifa-refinery-with-ballistic-missiles/): Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran has rejected truce talks while under attack, refusing to negotiate until it has completed its response to Israel’s strikes.
- ['Enemy Number One': Netanyahu Says Iran Tried To Kill Trump Twice, Warns Of Imminent Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/enemy-number-one-netanyahu-says-iran-tried-to-kill-trump-twice-warns-of-imminent-threat/): Netanyahu said he too had been targeted by Iran after a missile was fired into the bedroom of his home.
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, Family Hiding In Bunker As Israel-Iran Battle Escalates: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-family-hiding-in-bunker-as-israel-iran-battle-escalates-report/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly been relocated to an underground bunker in Lavizan, northeastern Tehran, along with his family, amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes.
- [Loud Blasts Rock Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site, Trigger Earthquake; Over 200 Killed In Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/loud-blasts-rock-irans-fordow-nuclear-site-trigger-earthquake-over-200-killed-in-conflict/): Missiles were exchanged between Israel and Iran as the fighting continued on Sunday night.
- [Indian Students In Iran Being Moved to Safer Locations, Evacuation Options Under Review: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/indian-students-in-iran-being-moved-to-safer-locations-evacuation-options-under-review-mea/): To address immediate risks, the Embassy has begun facilitating the relocation of some students to safer areas within Iran.
- [‘No Landing Permission’: Hyderabad-Bound Lufthansa Flight Returns To Frankfurt Mid-Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/no-landing-permission-hyderabad-bound-lufthansa-flight-returns-to-frankfurt-mid-air/): A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Hyderabad returned mid-air due to lack of landing permission in India. Passengers were given overnight accommodation.
- [Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/who-are-irans-new-top-military-leaders-after-israels-assassinations/): Iran has been forced to replace several military leaders, including the head of the army and the IRGC.
- [PSG dismantle Atletico Madrid 4-0 in impressive Club World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/psg-dismantle-atletico-madrid-4-0-in-impressive-club-world-cup-opener/): Champions League winners PSG beat fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
- [At least one person killed, several injured, after earthquake hits Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/at-least-one-person-killed-several-injured-after-earthquake-hits-peru/): The ​​United States Geological Survey (USGS) says the earthquake registers a 5.6 magnitude.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 15, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-15-2025/): Here are the key events on day three of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Russell wins F1 Canadian GP as McLaren’s Norris and Piastri collide late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/russell-wins-f1-canadian-gp-as-mclarens-norris-and-piastri-collide-late/): George Russell wins his fourth career GP while McLaren’s Lando Norris crashes out after touching teammate Oscar Piastri.
- [Analysis: What options does Iran have in its conflict against Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/analysis-what-options-does-iran-have-in-its-conflict-against-israel/): Even as it conducts its own attacks on Israel, Iran is weighing up its military and diplomatic choices.
- [Trump’s changing opinion on military parades costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trumps-changing-opinion-on-military-parades-costs/): We compare and contrast US President Donald Trump cancelling a proposed military parade in 2018 for being too costly wit
- [Thousands attend ‘red line’ protest in The Hague against Israel’s Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/thousands-attend-red-line-protest-in-the-hague-against-israels-gaza-war/): According to Oxfam, nearly 150,000 people in the Netherlands called for the government to do more against the war.
- [PM Modi Bats For UPI In Cyprus, Says France Already Onboard, More Nations Welcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/pm-modi-bats-for-upi-in-cyprus-says-france-already-onboard-more-nations-welcome/): PM Modi welcomed the potential collaboration, highlighting that many countries, including France, are already associated with UPI.
- [Trump Vetoed Israeli Plan To Assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trump-vetoed-israeli-plan-to-assassinate-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-report/): According to the officials, Israeli authorities informed Washington that they had an opportunity to eliminate the top Iranian leader. However, Trump rejected the idea
- [Bombardment, strikes, deaths in third day of fierce Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/bombardment-strikes-deaths-in-third-day-of-fierce-israel-iran-conflict/): The intensifying conflict has heightened fears of a protracted all-out war and widespread instability in the region.
- [Israeli Strikes Crippled Iran’s Military-Nuclear Programme, May Trigger Regime Collapse: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israeli-strikes-crippled-irans-military-nuclear-programme-may-trigger-regime-collapse-sources/): Israel wiped out most of Iran’s military leadership and eliminated senior nuclear scientists, dealing a significant blow to Tehran’s strategic capabilities.
- [Israel Strikes Iranian Refueling Jet In Mashhad, Tehran Says No Damage Caused](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-strikes-iranian-refueling-jet-in-mashhad-tehran-says-no-damage-caused/): Tensions continue to escalate between Iran and Israel after the latter attacked the former on Friday and targeted Tehran’s nuclear program.
- [Indian-Origin Man Dies In Australia Days After Cops Kneeled On His Neck During Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/indian-origin-man-dies-in-australia-days-after-cops-kneeled-on-his-neck-during-arrest/): The violent arrest took place after Kundi, who had been drinking, was involved in a public argument with his wife
- [Did Iran Actually Shoot Down Three Israeli F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets? Here's What IDF Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/did-iran-actually-shoot-down-three-israeli-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets-heres-what-idf-said/): Iranian state media have claimed that its air defences have shot down three Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jets in the last 48 hours, and captured a female Israeli pilot.
- [Israeli air attack on Mashhad airport in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israeli-air-attack-on-mashhad-airport-in-iran/): Israel attacked Mashhad Hashemi Nejad airport in eastern Iran, claiming it targeted an Iranian refuelling plane.
- [One London Temple, Once Visited By Ex-CM Rupani, Now Grieves 20 Victims Of Ahmedabad Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/one-london-temple-once-visited-by-ex-cm-rupani-now-grieves-20-victims-of-ahmedabad-crash/): The Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji International Siddhashram Shakti Centre in Harrow is now at the heart of grief and remembrance for the British Gujarati community
- [Macron visits Greenland in solidarity amid Trump designs on Arctic island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/macron-visits-greenland-in-solidarity-amid-trump-designs-on-arctic-island/): The French president says his US counterpart’s Greenland takeover threats are not something allies do.
- [Will Russia, Turkiye and China provide support to Iran in its conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/will-russia-turkiye-and-china-provide-support-to-iran-in-its-conflict/): Moscow, Ankara and Beijing have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran.
- [Russia returns bodies of 1,200 more Ukrainians as part of POW swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/russia-returns-bodies-of-1200-more-ukrainians-as-part-of-pow-swap/): The exchange stems from the Istanbul talks deal, but Russia claims Ukraine is not upholding its part of the agreement.
- [Rooftop Party Scenes From Lebanon Amid Israel-Iran Strikes Go Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/rooftop-party-scenes-from-lebanon-amid-israel-iran-strikes-go-viral-watch/): Videos emerged on social media showing people partying from a rooftop in neighbouring Lebanon as missile attackswere observed in the sky.
- [US Democrats criticise Trump, but do they have an alternative?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/us-democrats-criticise-trump-but-do-they-have-an-alternative/): Representative Rohit Khanna says the US needs a ‘21st Century Marshall Plan’ to regain prosperity and unity.
- [Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile strike in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/netanyahu-visits-site-of-iranian-missile-strike-in-israel/): Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the Iranian missile strike that targeted a residential block in Bat Yam, Israel.
- [Iran Uses New Ballistic Missile Named After General Killed On Trump's 2020 Orders Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-uses-new-ballistic-missile-named-after-general-killed-on-trumps-2020-orders-against-israel/): The new ‘Haj Qassem’ missile was used in the barrage of strikes against Israel, killing 10 people overnight. It was named after former Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
- [Mysterious Radio Waves Detected Beneath Antarctic Ice Leave Scientists Baffled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/mysterious-radio-waves-detected-beneath-antarctic-ice-leave-scientists-baffled/): The scientists detected the radio waves at really steep angles, like 30 degrees below the surface of the ice.
- [Israel has learned no lessons from Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-has-learned-no-lessons-from-iraq/): ‘Pre-emptive’ aggression brings nothing but chaos and instability.
- [Israel-Iran Conflict: Centre Issues Helpline Numbers, Mulls Options To Evacuate Indians | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-iran-conflict-centre-issues-helpline-numbers-mulls-options-to-evacuate-indians-exclusive/): The 24×7 helpline numbers: Tehran: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109; Tel Aviv: +972 54-7520711, +972 54-3278392
- [Trump Urges Iran And Israel To 'Make A Deal,' Again Claims Role In India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trump-urges-iran-and-israel-to-make-a-deal-again-claims-role-in-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Trump has repeatedly claimed that he played a key role in resolving the May ceasefire between India and Pakistan, saying he used trade leverage with both countries
- [What is Iran’s IRGC and who has Israel killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/what-is-irans-irgc-and-who-has-israel-killed/): Israeli strikes have killed at least four senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including Hossein Salami.
- [Trump hosts military parade as nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests denounce him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trump-hosts-military-parade-as-nationwide-no-kings-protests-denounce-him/): A massive military parade in Washington DC to mark 250 years since the founding of the US Army coincided with Donald Tru
- [Iran Close To Acquiring Nuclear Arms, Israel Aims To Eliminate Existential Threat: IDF To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-close-to-acquiring-nuclear-arms-israel-aims-to-eliminate-existential-threat-idf-to-news18/): IDF spokesperson Masha Michelson did not deny reports of Mossad building a secret drone base near Iran, and said Tehran was becoming a problem for other countries besides Israel.
- [Iran defends its second barrage of missiles at Israel as self-defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-defends-its-second-barrage-of-missiles-at-israel-as-self-defence/): Iran’s government has defended its retaliatory attacks on Israel as ‘self-defence’.
- [The Philippine Vampire Mystery | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/the-philippine-vampire-mystery-true-crime-reports/): In the 1950s, fear gripped the Philippines as rumors of a blood-drinking vampire spread across the countryside.
- [Egypt stops pro-Palestine activists in their March to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/egypt-stops-pro-palestine-activists-in-their-march-to-gaza/): Thousands of pro-Palestine activists were blocked from reaching Egypt’s Rafah crossing for the Global March to Gaza.
- [Why has Israel put West Bank under lockdown as it bombs Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/why-has-israel-put-west-bank-under-lockdown-as-it-bombs-iran/): Israeli forces seal entrances of several cities and villages in occupied Palestinian territory amid conflict with Iran.
- [The evolution of language through social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/the-evolution-of-language-through-social-media/): Today on The Stream: Linguistic Evolution: Is Social Media Redefining Language?
- [PM Modi Reaches Cyprus, Warmly Received At Airport By President Christodoulides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/pm-modi-reaches-cyprus-warmly-received-at-airport-by-president-christodoulides/): The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and explore ways to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, security, and technology
- [Israel kills 23 Palestinians in Gaza, half of them while trying to get aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-kills-23-palestinians-in-gaza-half-of-them-while-trying-to-get-aid/): Many starving Palestinians killed as they tried to get food near the Netzarim Corridor and in Rafah’s al-Mawasi area.
- [Did You Know Khamenei's Predecessor Was Linked To UP's Barabanki? Iran's Past & Future Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/did-you-know-khameneis-predecessor-was-linked-to-ups-barabanki-irans-past-future-explained/): Khamenei’s predecessor Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was highly influenced by his grandfather’s teaching. Thus, changing a liberal Iran to a theocratic state.
- [The real reason Israel attacked Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/the-real-reason-israel-attacked-iran/): There was nothing preemptive about the Israeli assault on Iranian military and civilian infrastructure and officials.
- [France’s Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour, nation’s top award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/frances-sarkozy-stripped-of-legion-of-honour-nations-top-award/): The revocation follows the former president’s conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
- [Mossad Smuggled Drones Into Iran Long-Before Friday, Used Them In Explosive Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/mossad-smuggled-drones-into-iran-long-before-friday-used-them-in-explosive-strikes-report/): According to the source, the Israeli drones—smuggled into Iran well in advance—were deployed during the Friday strikes.
- [‘Solid evidence’: Iran says US bears responsibility for Israel’s aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/solid-evidence-iran-says-us-bears-responsibility-for-israels-aggression/): Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US President Donald Trump publicly and explicitly confirmed he knew about attacks.
- [China: A global threat to human rights? Ken Roth and Emily Feng](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/china-a-global-threat-to-human-rights-ken-roth-and-emily-feng/): Former head of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth interviews journalist Emily Feng on identity and human rights in Xi´s China.
- [Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit? Why do they matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/which-iranian-oil-and-gas-facilities-has-israel-hit-why-do-they-matter/): Israel hit the world’s largest natural gasfield and other key Iranian energy facilities on Saturday night.
- [Iran, Israel trade strikes for a third day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-israel-trade-strikes-for-a-third-day/): Israel hits key energy sites and residential areas while Iranian attacks kill 10, escalating fears of a bigger conflict.
- [Is Israel Eyeing Regime Change In Iran? What Netanyahu Is Aiming For](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/is-israel-eyeing-regime-change-in-iran-what-netanyahu-is-aiming-for/): Israel and Iran traded fire for a third day in their most intense confrontation in history as fears spread of a new conflict in the Middle East.
- [Iran Says Production At World's Largest Gas Field Partly Suspended After Israeli Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-says-production-at-worlds-largest-gas-field-partly-suspended-after-israeli-attack/): Israel launched an air offensive against Iran on Friday, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop Tehran building an atomic weapon.
- [Seven killed in helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/seven-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-indias-uttarakhand-state/): Incident comes days after an Air India plane crashed in the western Ahmedabad city, killing all but one of 242 on board.
- [Israel-Iran Conflict: Dozens Killed On Both Sides, Trump's Big Warning To Tehran | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-iran-conflict-dozens-killed-on-both-sides-trumps-big-warning-to-tehran-top-points/): Dozens have been killed so far, while several others are injured since the beginning of the fighting between Israel and Iran.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: 7 Killed In Kedarnath Chopper Crash, Tensions Escalate Between Iran And Israel & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/news18-afternoon-digest-7-killed-in-kedarnath-chopper-crash-tensions-escalate-between-iran-and-israel-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s DNA Matches, Last Rites In Rajkot and Woman’s Last Words To Husband Before London-Bound Air India Flight Crash.
- [UFC: Dvalishvili keeps bantamweight title vs O’Malley; Usman beats Buckley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/ufc-dvalishvili-keeps-bantamweight-title-vs-omalley-usman-beats-buckley/): Georgian Dvalishvili defeated home favourite at UFC 316 in three rounds in front of US President Trump in New Jersey.
- [Manhunt under way in US for suspect who shot Minnesota lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/manhunt-under-way-in-us-for-suspect-who-shot-minnesota-lawmakers/): Search continues for Vance Luther Boelter, who allegedly killed Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband.
- [Huge oil depot fire rages in Tehran after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/huge-oil-depot-fire-rages-in-tehran-after-israeli-strike/): Video shows flames engulfing Iran’s Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran after an Israeli strike.
- [Not Just Israel, Iran Is Fighting Internal War Too: Exodus, Blackouts & Water Shortage | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/not-just-israel-iran-is-fighting-internal-war-too-exodus-blackouts-water-shortage-exclusive/): The Iranian regime, part of the Axis of Resistance, is on the brink of collapse due to internal and economic failures
- [Iran Faces Unrest And Exodus, Snowballing Into Internal Crisis Amid Israeli Strikes | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/iran-faces-unrest-and-exodus-snowballing-into-internal-crisis-amid-israeli-strikes-news18/): | Iran facing unprecedented unrest as internal crises escalate amid heavy Israeli strikes. Nationwide protests erupt over chronic shortages, hyperinflation, & government mismanagement n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Second wave of Iranian missiles hits Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/second-wave-of-iranian-missiles-hits-israel/): Video shows a barrage of Iranian missiles making impact in Tel Aviv and other sites in Israel.
- [Israel-Iran attacks: Mehdi Taremi unable to join Inter for Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-iran-attacks-mehdi-taremi-unable-to-join-inter-for-club-world-cup/): The forward, set to link up with Inter Milan in LA, is stranded in Iran amid his home country’s airspace closure.
- [Trump holds military parade amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trump-holds-military-parade-amid-no-kings-protests-across-us/): Parade held on Trump’s birthday draws huge protests, with crowds denouncing authoritarianism and demanding democracy.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,207](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1207/): Here are the key events on day 1,207 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘I Did What Leaders Do’: Minnesota Lawmaker Hortman Broke Down Hours Before She Was Shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/i-did-what-leaders-do-minnesota-lawmaker-hortman-broke-down-hours-before-she-was-shot/): Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed after she sided with Republicans to cut health care for adult illegal immigrants.
- [Israel Says Supreme Leader Khamenei ‘Not Off Limits’, Targets Top Houthi Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-says-supreme-leader-khamenei-not-off-limits-targets-top-houthi-official/): The official said that the conflict “would only end either with Iran voluntarily dismantling its nuclear program or Israel making it impossible for Tehran to reconstitute it.”
- ['Full Might Of US Armed Forces Will Come Down': Trump Threatens Iran Amid Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/full-might-of-us-armed-forces-will-come-down-trump-threatens-iran-amid-israel-conflict/): Donald Trump threatened Iran against striking the US in any form amid conflict with Israel and said that the United States forces will come down on Tehran if attacked.
- [G7 summit: Who is attending and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/g7-summit-who-is-attending-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): With Donald Trump back at the helm in the US, this week’s G7 meeting is expected to be tense after he walked out in 2018
- [Iran's Leadership Did Not Expect Israel To Strike Nuclear Sites Before Talks With US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/irans-leadership-did-not-expect-israel-to-strike-nuclear-sites-before-talks-with-us-report/): Israel launched massive air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on Friday and also eliminated top military officials and nuclear scientists.
- [Turkey Denies Claims Of Turkish Firm's Involvement In Maintenance Of Air India 171 Aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/turkey-denies-claims-of-turkish-firms-involvement-in-maintenance-of-air-india-171-aircraft/): Claims were made on social media that Turkish Technic was involved in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner which crashed in Ahmedabad this week.
- [‘I Might Be Dead...’: Minnesota Suspect Sent Haunting Text To Roommate Hours Before Shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/i-might-be-dead-minnesota-suspect-sent-haunting-text-to-roommate-hours-before-shootout/): Vance Luther Boelter, 57, is wanted for killing Melissa Hortman’s husband and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for his arrest.
- [At Least 100 People Killed By Gunmen In North-Central Nigeria: Amnesty International](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/at-least-100-people-killed-by-gunmen-in-north-central-nigeria-amnesty-international/): At least 100 people have been killed in a gun attack on a village in Nigeria ’s northcentral Benue state, Amnesty International Nigeria said Saturday.
- [Messi’s Inter Miami held by Al Ahly at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/messis-inter-miami-held-by-al-ahly-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi inspires bright second half in Club World Cup opener, but Al Ahly hold on for 0-0 draw.
- [Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/trump-presides-over-army-parade-celebration-or-dictator-behaviour/): Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army’s 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.
- [Who Is Vance Boelter, Suspect In Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/who-is-vance-boelter-suspect-in-minnesota-lawmaker-assassination/): Two US lawmakers – Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman –  as well as their spouses, were shot in overnight shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn.
- [Pastor 'Predicted' Air India Crash, Gave Repeated Alerts: 'Avoid Red Plane...You Will Hear It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/pastor-predicted-air-india-crash-gave-repeated-alerts-avoid-red-plane-you-will-hear-it/): Air India Crash Prophecy: The pastor on two occasions can be heard warning people of a “mid-air issue” involving “India’s national carrier”.
- [Israel Attacks Iran’s Fuel Refinery, Nuclear Site As Middle East Tensions Flare Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-attacks-irans-fuel-refinery-nuclear-site-as-middle-east-tensions-flare-up/): Israel and Iran fired drones and missiles at each other on Sunday in continued escalation in the Middle East. Israel hit Iran’s energy sites and Defence Ministry headquarters.
- [Israel-Iran War Live: IDF Hits Iran Defence Ministry HQ, Missile Barrage Triggers Sirens In Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/israel-iran-war-live-idf-hits-iran-defence-ministry-hq-missile-barrage-triggers-sirens-in-tel-aviv/): Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday in Oman were called off after Israel and Iran traded continuous fire.
- [PSG vs Atletico Madrid: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start, preview, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/15/psg-vs-atletico-madrid-fifa-club-world-cup-teams-start-preview-stream/): UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain face Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- [At least 100 people killed in gunmen attack in Nigeria: Rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/at-least-100-people-killed-in-gunmen-attack-in-nigeria-rights-group/): Amnestly International called on the Nigerian government to do more to stop attacks in Benue State.
- [Rare Black Iceberg Spotted Near Canada Baffles Netizens, Scientists; What Are The Cold, Hard Facts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/rare-black-iceberg-spotted-near-canada-baffles-netizens-scientists-what-are-the-cold-hard-facts/): Unlike typical white or bluish icebergs, this one appeared as dark as soot and possessed a unique diamond shape
- ["Miracle" How The Passenger In Seat 11A Became The Sole Survivor Of The Air India Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/14/miracle-how-the-passenger-in-seat-11a-became-the-sole-survivor-of-the-air-india-plane-crash/): Only one persn survived after Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after takeoff from western India’s Ahmedabad to London. British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh managed to live because of his seat – 11A, an emergency exit seat near the front of the plane and close to one of the strongest parts of […]
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-16-2025/): Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Canada’s Mark Carney opens G7 Summit with call for unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/canadas-mark-carney-opens-g7-summit-with-call-for-unity/): At the start of the G7 Summit, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the world is becoming more dangerous and
- ["Iran Not Winning This War" Trump Threatens Iran To De-Escalate With Israel "Before It's Too Late"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-not-winning-this-war-trump-threatens-iran-to-de-escalate-with-israel-before-its-too-late/): President Donald Trump has urged Iran to pursue immediate talks with Israel to de-escalate hostilities, warning that continued conflict could have dire consequences. “Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it’s too late,” Trump said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Iran Israel War | Evacuation Of India Students Stranded In Iran Begins | PM Modi | Omar Abdullah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-israel-war-evacuation-of-india-students-stranded-in-iran-begins-pm-modi-omar-abdullah/): In a significant development, the evacuation of Indian students stranded in Iran has commenced via the Armenia route. This comes after safety concerns arose due to an Israeli strike on their hostel, providing relief to worried parents across India. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Netanyahu Says Khamenei Assassination Would "End Conflict”, Iran Urges Trump Phone Call to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/netanyahu-says-khamenei-assassination-would-end-conflict-iran-urges-trump-phone-call-to-israel/): The Israeli Air Force bombed the offices of Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, a strike Tehran slammed as a “war crime” Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to strike the “Iranian dictator everywhere,” referring to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was struck by the IDF following a wide-scale evacuation of […]
- [Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/trump-organization-announces-smartphone-targeting-conservative-consumers/): Phone and service plan are the latest offerings from Trump-related brands since US President Donald Trump took office.
- [Israel bombs Iran’s state TV after threatening it would ‘disappear’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-bombs-irans-state-tv-after-threatening-it-would-disappear/): Strike on the secure media compound during a live broadcast is highly symbolic as tensions between Israel and Iran soar.
- [Who will have the upper hand: Israel or Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/who-will-have-the-upper-hand-israel-or-iran/): Israel’s air force dominates the skies while Iran relies heavily on ballistic missiles and drones. 
- [Israeli Airstrike Hits Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast | Israel Iran War | Netanyahu | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israeli-airstrike-hits-iranian-state-tv-during-live-broadcast-israel-iran-war-netanyahu-news18/): In a shocking live broadcast, Iran’s State TV Studio was struck by an Israeli airstrike, causing chaos in the studio. Iran condemns the attack as a war crime, while Israel claims it targeted a military communication center, escalating tensions in West Asia. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israel Iran War | Escalation Intensifies: Israel and Iran Engage in Full-Fledged War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-war-escalation-intensifies-israel-and-iran-engage-in-full-fledged-war-news18/): Tensions escalate as Israel vows to strike Iran amid ongoing airstrikes and missile threats. Netanyahu meets defense officials while Iran prepares for a historic missile attack. Civilian casualties rise, and global powers urge de-escalation, but dialogue remains elusive. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Netanyahu Doesn't Rule Out Striking Iran's Khamenei Despite Trump Veto: ‘It’ll End The Conflict’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/netanyahu-doesnt-rule-out-striking-irans-khamenei-despite-trump-veto-itll-end-the-conflict/): A day after reports claimed US President Trump blocked an Israeli plan to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, PM Netanyahu said the move would end the conflict
- [Starmer Promises To Push For Peace In West Asia At G7 After Moving Jets To Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/starmer-promises-to-push-for-peace-in-west-asia-at-g7-after-moving-jets-to-cyprus/): Prime Minister Starmer underlined his commitment to de-escalation efforts, saying that stability in the Middle East will be a priority at the G7.
- [What we know about strike on Iran’s ‘most watched’ TV station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/what-we-know-about-strike-on-irans-most-watched-tv-station/): Dorsa Jabbari breaks down the attack on Iran’s state TV.
- [How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/how-ice-raids-echo-us-wars-abroad-with-viet-thanh-nguyen/): Viet Thanh Nguyen on how US violence abroad is mirrored in ICE raids, the Israeli assault on Gaza, and protests at home.
- [Purdue Pharma $7.4bn opioid settlement wins broad support from US states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/purdue-pharma-7-4bn-opioid-settlement-wins-broad-support-from-us-states/): The suit, brought by 55 attorneys general, will help compensate victims and fund addiction treatment programmes.
- [‘Will Turn The Night Into Day’: Iran's Stark Warning As Israel Threatens Strikes ‘Everywhere’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/will-turn-the-night-into-day-irans-stark-warning-as-israel-threatens-strikes-everywhere/): The statement comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, signalling the possibility of intensified retaliation from the Iranian side
- [Donald Trump urges Iran, Israel to ‘talk immediately’ about de-escalating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/donald-trump-urges-iran-israel-to-talk-immediately-about-de-escalating/): Donald Trump said Iran and Israel “should talk immediately” about de-escalating their conflict “before it’s too late.”
- [US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-senator-introduces-bill-to-curb-trumps-power-to-go-to-war-with-iran/): The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
- [Israel-Iran Conflict: Who Spends More On Defence, Whose Army Is Stronger?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-conflict-who-spends-more-on-defence-whose-army-is-stronger/): The latest flashpoint was Israel’s targeted strike on Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities, a move that triggered an immediate and fierce Iranian retaliation
- [Iran Hangs "Mossad Spy", Nabs Israeli "Agents" With 200 Kg Explosives, Mobilises IRGC’s Basij Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-hangs-mossad-spy-nabs-israeli-agents-with-200-kg-explosives-mobilises-irgcs-basij-forces/): Iran’s judiciary said on June 16 it hanged a man arrested in 2023 and convicted of being a spy for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. On June 15, Iranian media reported that police in Alborz province, west of Tehran, had arrested two people suspected of links to the Mossad. Over 200 kg of explosives, and equipment […]
- [‘Negotiate Before It’s Too Late’: Trump Warns Iran Amid Escalating Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/negotiate-before-its-too-late-trump-warns-iran-amid-escalating-conflict-with-israel/): President Trump urged Iran to negotiate with Israel, stating Iran is not winning the conflict. The intense confrontation has led to significant casualties and destruction.
- [Saudi Arabia Executes Journalist After 7 Years In Prison Over Posts Against Royal Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/saudi-arabia-executes-journalist-after-7-years-in-prison-over-posts-against-royal-family/): Al-Jasser was detained following a raid on his residence in 2018, during which authorities confiscated his electronic devices including phones and computer.
- [Netanyahu Says IDF “on the Way” to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear, Missile Threats, 24 Killed in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/netanyahu-says-idf-on-the-way-to-destroy-irans-nuclear-missile-threats-24-killed-in-israel/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the Israeli military on June 16, saying the Israeli Air Force “controls the skies over Tehran”“This is a change in the entire campaign,” Netanyahu said during a visit to the Tel Nof Airbase in central Israel on June 16Netanyahu said Israel is “on the way” to achieving its goals of […]
- [Israel Strikes Iran's State TV Studio During Live Broadcast, Attack Captured On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-strikes-irans-state-tv-studio-during-live-broadcast-attack-captured-on-camera/): The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters was hit during an Israeli strike on Monday, abruptly halting its live telecast.
- [Doctors from Gaza say world doesn’t want to believe them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/doctors-from-gaza-say-world-doesnt-want-to-believe-them/): A group of doctors is pleading with EU leaders to pressure Israel to end its siege on Gaza.
- [Borders closing and airspaces shut as Israel-Iran conflict rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/borders-closing-and-airspaces-shut-as-israel-iran-conflict-rages/): Pakistan closes its border with Iran while Jordan suspends flights but keeps land crossings with Israel operational.
- ['Outrageous Closure...': Israel Slams France After Its Weapons Stands Shut At Paris Airshow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/outrageous-closure-israel-slams-france-after-its-weapons-stands-shut-at-paris-airshow/): France, a long-time Israeli ally, has gradually hardened its position on Benjamin Netanyahu-led government over its actions in Gaza and military interventions abroad.
- [UN rights chief: Israel is causing ‘unconscionable suffering’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/un-rights-chief-israel-is-causing-unconscionable-suffering-in-gaza/): UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” inflicted by Israel in Gaza.
- [China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/chinas-xi-jinping-meets-central-asian-leaders-why-their-summit-matters/): China is the region’s top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.
- [India Begins Evacuation Of Students From Iran Via Armenia Route Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/india-begins-evacuation-of-students-from-iran-via-armenia-route-amid-west-asia-tensions/): Centre on Monday assured that the Indian Embassy in Tehran was continuously monitoring the security situation of students in Tehran.
- [From Kashmiri Carpet To Silver Purse, PM Modi Gifts Handcrafted Artefacts To Cyprus Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/from-kashmiri-carpet-to-silver-purse-pm-modi-gifts-handcrafted-artefacts-to-cyprus-leadership/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his five-day, three-nation tour on Sunday with a visit to Cyprus
- [UK Montessori Nursery Worker Found Guilty Of Assaulting 21 Toddlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/uk-montessori-nursery-worker-found-guilty-of-assaulting-21-toddlers/): The parents’ eyes were filled with tears as the verdict was announced. Lecka herself was in tears as she was taken to the cells.
- [Iran Signals To End Hostilities With Israel, Restart Nuclear Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-signals-to-end-hostilities-with-israel-restart-nuclear-talks-report/): Israeli strikes killed 224 in Iran, while Iranian missiles raised Israel’s death toll to 24.
- [IAEA warns Israel-Iran conflict threatens nuclear facilities, diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iaea-warns-israel-iran-conflict-threatens-nuclear-facilities-diplomacy/): Rafael Grossi. head of nuclear watchdog, warns Israeli conflict with Iran ‘threatens lives’ and risks nuclear fallout.
- [How strong are Israel’s missile defences and who are they protecting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/how-strong-are-israels-missile-defences-and-who-are-they-protecting/): Many Israelis are in shock after the country’s air defence system failed to intercept Iranian missiles.
- [Vinicius Junior: Four people sentenced over effigy of Real Madrid star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/vinicius-junior-four-people-sentenced-over-effigy-of-real-madrid-star/): It’s the fourth court sentencing in a year related to racial abuse and threats directed at the Real Madrid footballer.
- [Israel Using Mobile Tracking for Iran Assassinations, IRGC Intel Chief Among 4 Killed in Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-using-mobile-tracking-for-iran-assassinations-irgc-intel-chief-among-4-killed-in-strikes/): Four Iranian intelligence officials, including the chief of the Intelligence Organization of the IRGC, were killed in an Israeli Air Force strike in TehranThe IDF said the strike carried out by fighter jets hit a building in the Iranian capital where several Iranian intelligence officials were gatheredThe strike killed IRGC intelligence chief Brig. Gen. Mohammad […]
- [Video: Pro-Palestinian marches in cities around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/video-pro-palestinian-marches-in-cities-around-the-world/): Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in cities around the world to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [What would an Israel-Iran war mean for the global economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/what-would-an-israel-iran-war-mean-for-the-global-economy/): As attacks between Israel and Iran persist, the global economy could face an adverse shock if tensions aren’t contained.
- [Who is Vance Boelter, the suspect in assassination of Minnesota lawmaker?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/who-is-vance-boelter-the-suspect-in-assassination-of-minnesota-lawmaker/): Lawmaker’s killing rattles the US state as Governor Tim Walz calls the attack ‘politically motivated’.
- [France shuts down 4 Israeli weapon stands at Paris Airshow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/france-shuts-down-4-israeli-weapon-stands-at-paris-airshow/): Organisers shut down the four main Israeli defence company stands at the Paris Airshow.
- [Iran says most victims of Israeli attacks are civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-says-most-victims-of-israeli-attacks-are-civilians/): Israeli strikes on Iran have hit a hospital in Kermanshah. It’s the latest attack on civilian infrastructure.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: How ballistic missiles work and where can they reach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-conflict-how-ballistic-missiles-work-and-where-can-they-reach/): Ballistic missiles are long-range weapons designed to deliver conventional or nuclear warheads at great speeds.
- [UN warns of starvation in ‘hunger hotspots’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/un-warns-of-starvation-in-hunger-hotspots/): Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali face immediate risk as extreme hunger rises in 13 locations.
- [Fruit and veg threat extends Thailand-Cambodia border row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/fruit-and-veg-threat-extends-thailand-cambodia-border-row/): Thai PM refuses to be ‘bullied’ as tension flares in a long-running dispute that turned deadly last month.
- [When 700 Oil Wells Burned For 8 Months: Israel's Strike Compared To Saddam Hussein's Inferno](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/when-700-oil-wells-burned-for-8-months-israels-strike-compared-to-saddam-husseins-inferno/): In case the Israel-Iran conflict targets oil facilities, the global economy could suffer deeply. India, which imports 85% of its oil, would be vulnerable to supply shocks
- ['Utterly Abandoned': British Victims' Kin Slam UK Govt's 'Inadequate' Response To Air India Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/utterly-abandoned-british-victims-kin-slam-uk-govts-inadequate-response-to-air-india-crash/): Families of three British victims have criticised the UK government, saying its response to the tragedy was “disjointed”, “inadequate”, and “painfully slow”
- [What Will Happen If Iran Exits NPT? Will Saudi Arabia, Egypt Also Chase Nukes? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/what-will-happen-if-iran-exits-npt-will-saudi-arabia-egypt-also-chase-nukes-explained/): The exit of a major country from the NPT could set a bad precedent, prompting nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt to declare their own nuclear ambitions if Iran proceeds
- [In Photos: Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Over 200 People Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/in-photos-israel-iran-conflict-escalates-over-200-people-killed/): The conflict has killed 224 in Iran, 24 in Israel, raising global concerns.
- ['In Whatever Way Possible': Israel Assures Safe Evacuation Of Indian Citizens From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/in-whatever-way-possible-israel-assures-safe-evacuation-of-indian-citizens-from-iran/): Tensions flared on Friday as Israel launched Operation ‘Rising Lion,’ a surprise offensive that targeted Iran’s top military leadership and inflicted damage on nuclear facilities.
- [Top 5 Fastest Missiles: The Speed Demons Of Modern Warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/top-5-fastest-missiles-the-speed-demons-of-modern-warfare/): The world’s fastest missiles, like Russia’s Avangard, China’s DF-41, and the USA’s Trident II D5, combine extreme speed and devastating payloads, redefining global deterrence
- [Israel Resumes Strikes On Iran, Claims Controls Over Tehran's Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-resumes-strikes-on-iran-claims-controls-over-tehrans-airspace/): Israel has resumed airstrikes on Iran, with Prime Minister Netanyahu claiming control over Tehran’s airspace. The Israeli military asserts it has degraded Iranian defenses.
- [Israel Iran War | IDF Confirms Control Over Tehran | Netanyahu | Khamenei | Middle East Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-war-idf-confirms-control-over-tehran-netanyahu-khamenei-middle-east-conflict/): | CNN News18 Exclusive On Iran-Israel conflict, IDF confirms control over Tehran n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [No Media, No Records: Nadella, NATO Chief Join Global Elite At World’s Most Secretive Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/no-media-no-records-nadella-nato-chief-join-global-elite-at-worlds-most-secretive-meeting/): Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will deliver a speech on Europe’s competitiveness and Sweden’s support for Ukraine, his spokesperson told Reuters.
- [Baloch Militants Claim 5 Distinct Attacks On Pakistani Army, 4 Soldiers Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/baloch-militants-claim-5-distinct-attacks-on-pakistani-army-4-soldiers-killed/): Earlier, five personnel from the Pakistani security forces were killed and several others, including a senior officer, sustained injuries during two separate attacks.
- [German court convicts Syrian doctor of crimes against humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/german-court-convicts-syrian-doctor-of-crimes-against-humanity/): Life sentence handed to Alaa Mousa highlights the ‘brutality of Assad’s dictatorial, unjust regime’.
- [Pakistan Closes Air And Land Border Routes With Iran Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pakistan-closes-air-and-land-border-routes-with-iran-amid-escalating-iran-israel-tensions-n18g/): Pakistan has closed its border crossing points with Iran indefinitely following Israel’s recent attacks across the Islamic Republic, according to official sources. Meanwhile, government officials confirmed on Sunday that hundreds of Pakistani students and pilgrims have been evacuated from Iran.Pakistan and Iran share a border of approximately 905 kilometers, with several designated crossing points. n18oc_worldNews18 […]
- [In Rare Move, FATF Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'Could Not Occur Without Money'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/in-rare-move-fatf-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-could-not-occur-without-money/): Top Indian officials have reportedly shared intelligence with key member countries in the FATF’s Global Network in a bid to build consensus for grey-listing Pakistan once again.
- [Why There’s So Much Confusion About Which Continent Israel Belongs To](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/why-theres-so-much-confusion-about-which-continent-israel-belongs-to/): Israel, often in the news for geopolitical tensions with Iran, is located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Despite its small size, it excels in science and technology
- [Photos of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/photos-of-the-escalating-israel-iran-conflict/): The two regional rivals exchange more deadly attacks as open hostilities extend into a fourth day.
- [No “endgame” in Israel’s “genocidal campaign” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/no-endgame-in-israels-genocidal-campaign-in-gaza/): Ori Goldberg says Israel’s attack on Iran reveals there’s no clear endgame – in Iran nor in the ongoing war on Gaza.
- [Message To Erdogan? PM Modi Clicked With Cyprus President, Turkish-Controlled North In Backdrop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/message-to-erdogan-pm-modi-clicked-with-cyprus-president-turkish-controlled-north-in-backdrop/): PM Modi toured the capital city of Nicosia, which too remains divided, and was photographed against the backdrop of the flag of the Turkish-controlled north
- [Cyprus Lawmaker Touches PM Modi's Feet During Welcome Ceremony In Nicosia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/cyprus-lawmaker-touches-pm-modis-feet-during-welcome-ceremony-in-nicosia-watch/): PM Modi acknowledged the moment graciously and appreciated her for being familiar with the Indian culture.
- [What is US Green Card Lottery? Are Indians Eligible For It? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/what-is-us-green-card-lottery-are-indians-eligible-for-it-explained/): As part of the programme, the US awards up to 55,000 immigrant visas each year for natives of countries with low immigration rates
- ['One-Third Missile Launchers Dismantled': Israel Says It Achieved 'Aerial Superiority' Over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/one-third-missile-launchers-dismantled-israel-says-it-achieved-aerial-superiority-over-iran/): Iran, meanwhile, said it shot down eight Israeli drones, including a US-made MQ-9 Reaper, following the Israeli strikes
- [World on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race, says SIPRI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/world-on-the-cusp-of-a-new-nuclear-arms-race-says-sipri/): The nine nuclear-armed states are building bigger bombs and longer-range delivery systems as the world loses stability.
- [MAGA supporters are “dead set against” any war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/maga-supporters-are-dead-set-against-any-war-with-iran/): “The MAGA base is dead set against any war with Iran.”
- [Iran's Ballistic Missiles Breach Israel Air Defenses, Oil Refinery In Haifa Hit, Crude Prices Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/irans-ballistic-missiles-breach-israel-air-defenses-oil-refinery-in-haifa-hit-crude-prices-soar/): Iran’s latest barrage of missiles is aimed at the Israeli port city Haifa, which is the site of a major naval base, oil refineries and numerous chemical plants which are significant to Tel Aviv. Iran’s attack on Israel’s oil refineries and naval base in Haifa comes as Tel Aviv confirmed that it had struck nuclear […]
- [Khamenei ‘Moves To Secret Bunker’ As Israel’s Jets ‘Strike 2,300km’ Inside Iran, Natanz ‘Implodes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/khamenei-moves-to-secret-bunker-as-israels-jets-strike-2300km-inside-iran-natanz-implodes/): Israel is said to have carried out the “most distant strike” by attacking an Iranian air force refuelling tanker at Mashhad airport on June 15. Iranian media on June 15 reported explosions in the northeastern city as Israel kept up its attacks on dozens of sites across Iran for a third day.”Two locations in Mashhad […]
- [PM Modi Sees Tourism Potential In Cyprus As 'Boycott Turkey' Sentiment Grows After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pm-modi-sees-tourism-potential-in-cyprus-as-boycott-turkey-sentiment-grows-after-op-sindoor/): Not just tourism, the two leaders also explored ways to boost connectivity between the two nations
- ['Tehran Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons': Iran President Amid Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/tehran-does-not-seek-nuclear-weapons-iran-president-amid-conflict-with-israel/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s religious decree, which prohibits the production and use of weapons of mass destruction.
- [The Kerch Bridge is ‘doomed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/the-kerch-bridge-is-doomed/): Series of attacks on the bridge suggests Ukraine’s determination to sever the link to the Russian mainland at all costs.
- [‘Horrifying’: UN slams Israeli actions in Gaza as more aid seekers killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/horrifying-un-slams-israeli-actions-in-gaza-as-more-aid-seekers-killed/): UN rights chief says Israel’s warfare methods ‘inflicting horrifying, unconscionable suffering on Palestinians’.
- [Little sign of restraint as Israel and Iran continue to swap deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/little-sign-of-restraint-as-israel-and-iran-continue-to-swap-deadly-strikes/): Defiant rhetoric suggests little prospect of pull back in hostilities as wider fears of a wider regional conflict rise.
- [‘Not The Era Of War’: PM Modi Reiterates Peace Call, Urges Dialogue Amid Israel-Iran Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/not-the-era-of-war-pm-modi-reiterates-peace-call-urges-dialogue-amid-israel-iran-crisis/): PM Modi, who is on a tour to Cyprus, coined the phrase “Not The Era Of War” months after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022
- [UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/un-cuts-global-aid-plan-as-funding-plummets/): ‘Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,’ says aid chief, as humanitarian appeal slashes and priorities refocused.
- [Iran Foreign Ministry Says Parliament Preparing Bill To Leave Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-foreign-ministry-says-parliament-preparing-bill-to-leave-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty/): Iranian foreign minister, however, said that Tehran continues to oppose the development of weapons of mass destruction.
- [‘Not An Era Of War’: PM Modi Talks West Asia, Counter-Terror Efforts With Cyprus President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/not-an-era-of-war-pm-modi-talks-west-asia-counter-terror-efforts-with-cyprus-president/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Cyprus for its “continued support” to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism.
- [Prime Minister Narendra Modi And Cyprus President Nikos Address A Joint Press Briefing | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/prime-minister-narendra-modi-and-cyprus-president-nikos-address-a-joint-press-briefing-news18/): | Live | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides address a joint press briefing, highlighting bilateral cooperation and shared strategic priorities. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gamechanger In Spacecraft? China's New 'Super-Ceramic' Withstands 3,600°C Without Melting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/gamechanger-in-spacecraft-chinas-new-super-ceramic-withstands-3600c-without-melting/): Chinese scientists, led by Professor Chu Yanhui, developed a ceramic that withstands up to 3,600 degree Celsius, surpassing the heat resistance of Western aerospace materials
- [Latest Iranian missile barrage kills at least 5 in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/latest-iranian-missile-barrage-kills-at-least-5-in-israel/): Israel has come under attack, for the third day in a row, as Iran launches a fresh wave of strikes.
- [Iran and Israel’s long range war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iran-and-israels-long-range-war/): In this episode of Project Force, Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos examines Israel’s unprecedented strike on Iran’s nuclear
- [Early Warning Apps To Bunkers: How Israel Is Keeping Its Civilians Safe | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/early-warning-apps-to-bunkers-how-israel-is-keeping-its-civilians-safe-exclusive/): Integration of real-time threat detection technology and robust infrastructure is a crucial layer of protection for the population of Israel, say intelligence sources
- [Iran’s air defence batteries fire over Tehran as Israel continues to attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/irans-air-defence-batteries-fire-over-tehran-as-israel-continues-to-attack/): Iran’s air defence batteries have been firing overnight in Tehran to counter a fourth night of Israeli bombs.
- [Israeli Strikes Crippled Iran’s Military-Nuclear Programme, May Trigger Regime Collapse: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israeli-strikes-crippled-irans-military-nuclear-programme-may-trigger-regime-collapse-sources-2/): Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, which wiped out most of the top military leadership echelon and eliminated scientists responsible for Tehran’s nuclear programme, have dealt a significant blow to Iran’s strategic capabilities and may even trigger a possible regime collapse, intelligence sources told CNN-News18.The IRGC’s intelligence apparatus, which managed regional proxies like Hezbollah and the […]
- [Israel’s Arrow 3 ‘Fails’ As Iran Missile ‘Burns’ Haifa, Tehran Vows To ‘Unleash Most Powerful’ Bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israels-arrow-3-fails-as-iran-missile-burns-haifa-tehran-vows-to-unleash-most-powerful-bombs/): Israeli officials said on June 16 that five people were killed and 81 wounded following Iran’s latest missile attack. Residential blocks in Tel Aviv suffered direct hits in the latest attack, in the early morning hours of June 16, Israeli media reports said. One of the missiles fell near the American embassy compound in Tel […]
- [US Moves Aircraft Carrier, Deployed In South China Sea, Towards West Amid Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-moves-aircraft-carrier-deployed-in-south-china-sea-towards-west-amid-israel-iran-war/): Israel launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear and energy sites last Friday. Iran launched ballistic missiles on Iran in retaliation.
- [Israel-Iran Tension: Why A Ground War Is Practically Impossible | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-tension-why-a-ground-war-is-practically-impossible-explained/): Even if Israel and Iran were to enter into open conflict, neither can roll its tanks or march its soldiers into the other’s territory so a ground is practically not possible
- [Israel-Iran War: How Mid-Air Refuellers Are Reshaping Long-Range Warfare | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/israel-iran-war-how-mid-air-refuellers-are-reshaping-long-range-warfare-explained/): The Israeli strike on Iran’s refueller in Mashhad signals a new trend in air warfare, targetting logistical support, not just the strike assets themselves
- [What Is the 'Grand Cross Of the Order of Makarios III' Honour Conferred On PM Modi In Cyprus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/what-is-the-grand-cross-of-the-order-of-makarios-iii-honour-conferred-on-pm-modi-in-cyprus/): In Cyprus, PM Modi received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in over 20 years.
- [Wagner vs Africa Corps: The future of Russian paramilitaries in Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/wagner-vs-africa-corps-the-future-of-russian-paramilitaries-in-mali/): As mercenaries leave Mali, experts say remaining Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps is more than just ‘Wagner rebranded’.
- [Trump hopes for Israel-Iran deal but cautions fighting may be prolonged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/trump-hopes-for-israel-iran-deal-but-cautions-fighting-may-be-prolonged/): Donald Trump tells reporters he hopes Iran and Israel can real a deal to end the fighting.
- [US Embassy Building In Israel's Tel Aviv Damaged After Iran Missile Strike, To Remain Shut | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-embassy-building-in-israels-tel-aviv-damaged-after-iran-missile-strike-to-remain-shut-news18/): A United States Embassy branch in Tel Aviv was hit in the Iranian missile strikes as military conflict with Israel entered its fourth day on Monday, a top official said.Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, said on social media that minor damage was reported near the branch office in the city after “concussions of […]
- [New Sri Lanka mass grave discovery reopens old wounds for Tamils](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/new-sri-lanka-mass-grave-discovery-reopens-old-wounds-for-tamils/): So far, 19 bodies have been found. Thousands of Tamils were disappeared during civil war that ended in 2009.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,208](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1208/): Here are the key events on day 1,208 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Baseball star Shohei Ohtani to make Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/baseball-star-shohei-ohtani-to-make-los-angeles-dodgers-pitching-debut/): The Japanese player will pitch for his MLB side for the first time since his signing a $700m contract with them in 2024.
- [Pakistan Intends To Supply Shaheen-III Missiles To Iran Amid Conflict With Israel: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/pakistan-intends-to-supply-shaheen-iii-missiles-to-iran-amid-conflict-with-israel-sources/): Intelligence sources believe Pakistan views Iran as a potential ally against India.
- [Drones, SWAT Vehicle: How Police Nabbed Minnesota Shooting Suspect Hiding In Woods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/drones-swat-vehicle-how-police-nabbed-minnesota-shooting-suspect-hiding-in-woods/): Vance Luther Boelter, suspect in the fatal shooting of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, was caught after a two-day manhunt near Green Isle, Minnesota.
- ['Tehran Will Pay The Price': Israeli Defence Minister Warns After Iran Strikes Civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/tehran-will-pay-the-price-israeli-defence-minister-warns-after-iran-strikes-civilians/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran’s residents would “pay the price” after Iranian missile attacks killed Israeli civilians.
- ['Haven’t Slept In Days': Indian Students In Iran Living In Fear, Govt Rushes To Rescue Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/havent-slept-in-days-indian-students-in-iran-living-in-fear-govt-rushes-to-rescue-them/): Imtisal, a 22-year-old third-year MBBS student at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, says that over 350 Indian students are currently enrolled in his university alone.
- [Meloni's Epic Eye Roll At Macron At G7 Goes Viral, Curious Users Demand: 'Spill The Tea'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/melonis-epic-eye-roll-at-macron-at-g7-goes-viral-curious-users-demand-spill-the-tea/): Many users couldn’t get enough of what’s now being called the ‘eye roll of the century’
- [How Much Are 2 Wars Costing Israel? The Huge Price To Pay For Gaza, Iran Conflict Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/how-much-are-2-wars-costing-israel-the-huge-price-to-pay-for-gaza-iran-conflict-explained/): Apart from the billions in direct military spending, the two wars are affecting Israel’s economic productivity, straining state resources and triggering national concerns
- [Iran Exporting Oil To China Despite Sanctions, Funding Goes To Terror Groups: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iran-exporting-oil-to-china-despite-sanctions-funding-goes-to-terror-groups-sources-exclusive/): Intelligence reports indicate that some blacklisted companies in Hong Kong have been channeling proceeds to these groups through false invoicing and cryptocurrency laundering
- ['One-Sided Rhetoric': Iran Slams G7 For Siding With Israel In De-Escalation Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/one-sided-rhetoric-iran-slams-g7-for-siding-with-israel-in-de-escalation-call/): At the G7 summit in Canada, leaders – including US President Donald Trump – had called for “de-escalation” of the conflict while saying Israel had the right to defend itself.
- [Iran's Natanz Nuclear Site Suffered 'Direct Impacts' In Israel Strike, Says UN Atomic Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/irans-natanz-nuclear-site-suffered-direct-impacts-in-israel-strike-says-un-atomic-body/): The attack also damaged key electricity infrastructure, including the main power supply, emergency backup systems, and a sub-station
- [Indonesia's Volcano Spews Massive Ash Tower 10,000 Metres Above Summit, Alert Issued | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/indonesias-volcano-spews-massive-ash-tower-10000-metres-above-summit-alert-issued-watch/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted on Tuesday, spewing a massive ash cloud.
- [Air strikes hit Tehran as Israel says it killed Iranian military commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/air-strikes-hit-tehran-as-israel-says-it-killed-iranian-military-commander/): Israeli air strikes hit targets in Iran with explosions seen in the capital Tehran.
- [Who is Blaise Metreweli, first female head of Britain’s MI6?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/who-is-blaise-metreweli-first-female-head-of-britains-mi6/): A spook for over a quarter of a century, Metreweli was ‘Q’ at the spy agency. Now she’ll be known as ‘C’. Here’s why.
- [Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/are-commercial-interests-driving-ugandas-military-operations-in-dr-congo/): Ugandan soldiers said they ‘occupied’ two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.
- [Israeli forces shoot dozens as Gaza aid site killings multiply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israeli-forces-shoot-dozens-as-gaza-aid-site-killings-multiply/): The violence in Khan Younis adds to a string of attacks that have killed hundreds of desperate people seeking food.
- [Are Gen Z lazy or just unlucky when it comes to money?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/are-gen-z-lazy-or-just-unlucky-when-it-comes-to-money/): Gen Z are redefining the way we earn, spend and view wealth. 
- [Trump seeks ‘real end, not ceasefire’ as Israel-Iran conflict heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-seeks-real-end-not-ceasefire-as-israel-iran-conflict-heats-up/): US president’s comments come after he warns Tehran residents to leave ‘immediately’.
- [Trump asks Tehran residents to ‘evacuate immediately’. But can they?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-asks-tehran-residents-to-evacuate-immediately-but-can-they/): Tehran, home to 10 million people, suffers from severe traffic congestion making a speedy evacuation impossible.
- [Israel’s strike on Iran state media part of wider strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israels-strike-on-iran-state-media-part-of-wider-strategy/): Israel’s strike on Iran’s state TV comes as part of a wider policy to mute journalists, media outlets and information.
- [Iranians ‘told to evacuate’ as Israel steps up attacks on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iranians-told-to-evacuate-as-israel-steps-up-attacks-on-tehran/): Israel appears to be expanding strikes on the Iranian capital after US president calls for 10 million to leave the city.
- [In Brazil, a fight over offshore drilling tests Lula’s climate ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/in-brazil-a-fight-over-offshore-drilling-tests-lulas-climate-ambitions/): Critics fear oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River is a step backwards from Lula’s ‘zero emissions’ goal.
- [Israel Says Khamenei Risks Saddam Hussein’s Fate As Strikes On ‘Significant’ Tehran Targets Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-says-khamenei-risks-saddam-husseins-fate-as-strikes-on-significant-tehran-targets-loom/): Israel began launching strikes across Iran on Friday, stating that the operations aim to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
- [Israel-Iran War: No Cause For Alarm Over Crude Oil Supplies At Present, Say Indian Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-iran-war-no-cause-for-alarm-over-crude-oil-supplies-at-present-say-indian-govt-sources/): The market is experiencing an oversupply, with no imminent risk of shortage, the sources added
- [Barak Magen: Israel Deploys Its 'Lightning Shield' For The First Time To Intercept Iranian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/barak-magen-israel-deploys-its-lightning-shield-for-the-first-time-to-intercept-iranian-drones/): The interceptor, which is dubbed ‘Barak Magen’ – simply meaning “lightning shield” – is installed on the INS Sa’ar 6 missile ship of the Israeli Navy
- [Only the US can get Israel to “stop the attacks” on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/only-the-us-can-get-israel-to-stop-the-attacks-on-iran/): Barbara Slavin says Israel can’t destroy Iran’s nuclear programme without help from the US.
- [Israel and Iran trade strikes as hostilities extend into fifth day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-hostilities-extend-into-fifth-day/): Concerns grow that the conflict could spark a wider regional war.
- [Trump says he’s seeking a “real end” to Iran-Israel conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-says-hes-seeking-a-real-end-to-iran-israel-conflict/): Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he’s looking for a “real end” to the Iran-Israel conflict,
- [Empty stadiums, mismatched teams: What’s wrong with FIFA’s Club World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/empty-stadiums-mismatched-teams-whats-wrong-with-fifas-club-world-cup/): FIFA claimed the Club World Cup would change football ‘for the better’, but the event has had an underwhelming start.
- [Israel ‘Kills’ Iran’s ‘War Chief’ Shadmani, ‘Blows Up’ Tehran’s F-14s, Missile Launchers ‘Aimed At…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-kills-irans-war-chief-shadmani-blows-up-tehrans-f-14s-missile-launchers-aimed-at/): The Israeli military on June 17 said it had assassinated the head of the IRGC’s* Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Ali Shadmani, in an attack on Tehran. It described Shadmani as Iran’s “most senior military commander”, the “war chief of staff”“He commanded both the Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian Armed Forces,” the IDF said.Shadmani was appointed […]
- ['Doomsday Scenarios': SIPRI Warns Against Fully Automating Nuclear Weapons With AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/doomsday-scenarios-sipri-warns-against-fully-automating-nuclear-weapons-with-ai/): SIPRI director Dan Smith acknowledged that the current rapid integration of AI into nuclear command and control systems could lead to significant problems over time
- [Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/ships-collide-in-hormuz-strait-in-shadow-of-israel-iran-war/): Incident in strategic waterway said to be ‘not security related’ despite potential effects of conflict.
- [G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Set To Join World Leaders For Kananaskis Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/g7-summit-live-updates-pm-modi-set-to-join-world-leaders-for-kananaskis-meeting/): G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, arrived in Canada on Monday (local time) and will attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
- [Wilayat-e-Faqih: Iran's Govt System Where Religious Leader Outranks The President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/wilayat-e-faqih-irans-govt-system-where-religious-leader-outranks-the-president/): Originally, Wilayat-e-Faqih was a religious concept that allowed clerics to act as guardians for vulnerable individuals such as orphans and widows
- [US Intel Counters Israel's Claim, Says Iran Three Years Away From Making Nuclear Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/us-intel-counters-israels-claim-says-iran-three-years-away-from-making-nuclear-weapon/): Israel said its attack on Iran was to prevent it from building a nuclear weapon, but US intelligence assessments said Iran was three years away from building such a weapon.
- [Palestinians in Gaza condemn aid handout killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/palestinians-in-gaza-condemn-aid-handout-killings/): “This is a play, this is a farce.” Palestinians we spoke to in Gaza have decried the US- and Israeli-backed aid system
- [How will Russia respond to the Israel-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/how-will-russia-respond-to-the-israel-iran-conflict/): A delicate balancing act awaits Russia, one of Iran’s key allies that also maintains ties with Israel.
- [How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/how-us-senator-falsely-claimed-minnesota-shooting-suspect-was-marxist/): Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence.
- [Russia launches ‘horrific’ attack on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/russia-launches-horrific-attack-on-kyiv/): Moscow unleashes a missile and drone bombardment on Ukraine, with the main barrage aimed at the capital.
- [History says the genocide in Gaza will be recognised – eventually](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/history-says-the-genocide-in-gaza-will-be-recognised-eventually/): The world never sees crimes against humanity in the moment. Justice, if it comes, is always delayed.
- [Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-strikes-iran-is-the-world-close-to-a-nuclear-radiation-incident/): Israel’s attacks on Iran’s atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say.
- [With Trump’s military on Los Angeles streets, Tom Cotton’s got his wish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/with-trumps-military-on-los-angeles-streets-tom-cottons-got-his-wish/): What began as a controversial op-ed is now the guiding logic of domestic repression.
- [Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/explosion-at-fireworks-factory-in-china-kills-9-state-media-says/): Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.
- [Trump Says Looking For ‘Complete Give-Up’ Of Iran’s Nuclear Programme: 'Hope It's Wiped Out'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-says-looking-for-complete-give-up-of-irans-nuclear-programme-hope-its-wiped-out/): Trump said he hopes Iran’s nuclear program is eliminated without requiring US involvement and called for a complete surrender by Iran.
- [Evacuations, Helpline, Control Room: How India Is Safeguarding Citizens Amid Iran-Israel Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/evacuations-helpline-control-room-how-india-is-safeguarding-citizens-amid-iran-israel-tensions/): The Ministry of External Affairs set up a dedicated 24×7 Control Room in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel
- [Israeli Airstrike Shook The Newsroom. But This Iranian TV Anchor Was Back On Air Within Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israeli-airstrike-shook-the-newsroom-but-this-iranian-tv-anchor-was-back-on-air-within-moments/): Iranian news anchor Sahar Emani continued her live broadcast moments after a missile strike on June 16, 2025, making her a symbol of resilience
- [Asim Munir Staying At Private Accommodation With Heavy Security In US Amid Protests: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/asim-munir-staying-at-private-accommodation-with-heavy-security-in-us-amid-protests-sources/): PTI supporters have organised protests in Washington DC, New York, and London, using digital vans and billboards to call Munir a “mass murderer” and “fraud marshal”.
- [Trump Abruptly Leaves The G7 Summit After Warning "Everyone Should Immediately Evacuate Tehran!"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-abruptly-leaves-the-g7-summit-after-warning-everyone-should-immediately-evacuate-tehran/): President Donald Trump left the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in the Middle East. Ahead of his departure, Trump had urged everyone to immediately evacuate Tehran, and reiterated that Iran should have signed a nuclear deal with the US. Trump urgently ordered his National Security Council to […]
- [Israel-Iran War: IDF Confirms Elimination Of Iran’s Top Wartime Chief Of Staff Ali Shadami | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-iran-war-idf-confirms-elimination-of-irans-top-wartime-chief-of-staff-ali-shadami-news18/): Israel has said it has “eliminated” one of Iran’s top military commanders.”For the second time in 5 days—the IDF has eliminated Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff, the regime’s top military commander,” Israel Defense Forces said in a post on X.”Ali Shadmani, Iran’s senior-most military official and Khamenei’s closest military adviser, was killed in an IAF […]
- [Israel Warns of ‘Surprises’ As Trump Rushes Out of G7 ‘To Talk Something Big on Iran’, ‘Moves Jet…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-warns-of-surprises-as-trump-rushes-out-of-g7-to-talk-something-big-on-iran-moves-jet/): The US President, in a social media post on June 17, warned Iranians to “immediately evacuate Tehran.” “Iran can’t have nuclear weapon. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.A White House official told CNN that Trump’s warning reflected the urgency of the need for […]
- [Indian Students Evacuated From Iran Amid Safety Concerns Through The Armenia Route | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/indian-students-evacuated-from-iran-amid-safety-concerns-through-the-armenia-route-news18/): Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday, adding that some Indians have also been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Armenia.In its statement, the MEA also advised other residents who were self sufficient in terms of transport to move out of […]
- [Muslim Unity Or Self-Interest? Pakistan’s Border Closures Highlight Regional Hypocrisy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/muslim-unity-or-self-interest-pakistans-border-closures-highlight-regional-hypocrisy-exclusive/): According to top intelligence sources, Pakistan’s evacuation and border policies expose a calculated duality
- ["Emmanuel Always Gets It Wrong" Trump Denies Exiting G7 Summit Early Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/emmanuel-always-gets-it-wrong-trump-denies-exiting-g7-summit-early-over-israel-iran-ceasefire/): Donald Trump refuted French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that he left the G7 Summit in Canada a day early to rush to Washington to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump suggested instead that his early departure was due to “something much bigger.” Macron said […]
- ['Criminal Aggressions': Iranian Embassy In Delhi Says 224 Civilians Killed In Israeli Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/criminal-aggressions-iranian-embassy-in-delhi-says-224-civilians-killed-in-israeli-attacks/): The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in Iran, claiming 224 civilians, including women and children, have been killed.
- [Who Was Ali Shadmani? Iran’s Wartime Chief of Staff Killed Just Days After Taking Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/who-was-ali-shadmani-irans-wartime-chief-of-staff-killed-just-days-after-taking-charge/): Shadmani led Khatam al-Anbiya, which coordinated Iran’s combat operations, had played a critical role in shaping military strategies under Operation “Rising Lion.”
- [Most Americans now get their news from social media, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/most-americans-now-get-their-news-from-social-media-report-finds/): More than one-fifth of news consumers surveyed engaged with podcaster Joe Rogan, Reuters Institute says.
- [‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/disrespect-to-us-ukraine-slams-russias-horrific-bombardment-of-kyiv/): Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.
- [Video: Explosions in Tel Aviv as air raid sirens blare out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/video-explosions-in-tel-aviv-as-air-raid-sirens-blare-out/): A powerful explosion was heard in Tel Aviv as smoke rose above the city on Tuesday morning.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,209](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1209/): Here are the key events on day 1,209 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israeli’s “not ready for “this level of destruction” in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israelis-not-ready-for-this-level-of-destruction-in-iran-war/): “I think it’s going to continue escalating, the war that Israel has declared on Iran.”
- [Trump leaves G7 summit early warning Tehran to evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-leaves-g7-summit-early-warning-tehran-to-evacuate/): US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early, warning people in Tehran they should evacuate immediately.
- [‘Shame On You, Mass Murderer’: Protesters Confront Asim Munir In Washington | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/shame-on-you-mass-murderer-protesters-confront-asim-munir-in-washington-videos/): Asim Munir faced an embarrassing reception upon his arrival in the United States for an official five-day visit, after a crowd shouted “shame on you mass murderer”.
- [Iran On Edge Over Israeli Spy Threat, Warns Public About Strangers in Masks, Goggles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iran-on-edge-over-israeli-spy-threat-warns-public-about-strangers-in-masks-goggles/): Iran’s Intelligence Ministry warns citizens about potential Israeli spies amid heightened tensions. Dozens arrested for alleged spying and supporting Israel
- [Trump Doubles Down, Says "Deal Will Be Signed" As Israel And Iran Trade Missiles, Death Toll Mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-doubles-down-says-deal-will-be-signed-as-israel-and-iran-trade-missiles-death-toll-mounts/): President Donald Trump said Iran should have signed a deal with the United States on its nuclear program before Israeli strikes began and that he believes they now want to make an agreement. “As I’ve been saying, I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen, but a deal will be signed, and […]
- [Iran's War-Time Chief Of Staff Ali Shadmani Killed In Israeli Airstrike In Tehran, IDF Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/irans-war-time-chief-of-staff-ali-shadmani-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-in-tehran-idf-confirms/): Ali Shadmani, Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff and closest military advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Tehran.
- [FBI's Kash Patel Declassifies Report On Alleged Chinese Plot To Influence 2020 US Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/fbis-kash-patel-declassifies-report-on-alleged-chinese-plot-to-influence-2020-us-election/): While President Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, he and his allies have continued to falsely assert that the election was “stolen” and that he was the rightful winner
- [The Cat Man Eshete: An Ethiopian refugee’s life on the streets of New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/the-cat-man-eshete-an-ethiopian-refugees-life-on-the-streets-of-new-york/): From war-torn Ethiopia to the streets of New York City, a refugee finds his calling in caring for stray cats.
- [The deadliest day at Gaza’s food distribution centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/the-deadliest-day-at-gazas-food-distribution-centres/): At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers firing on crowds since the new aid system was launched.
- [The fight for divorce rights in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/the-fight-for-divorce-rights-in-the-philippines/):  ”If you are married in the Philippines, there’s no way you are getting out of that marriage until you die.”
- ['Publicity Seeking President Emmanuel Macron': Trump Rejects France's Israel-Iran Ceasefire Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/publicity-seeking-president-emmanuel-macron-trump-rejects-frances-israel-iran-ceasefire-claim/): Donald Trump denied French President Macron’s claim that he returned to Washington to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and called him “publicity-seeking”.
- [Williams, SGA score big as OKC beat Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/williams-sga-score-big-as-okc-beat-pacers-to-take-3-2-nba-finals-lead/): Oklahoma have one hand on the trophy after a win 120-109 over Indiana, whose star player Haliburton struggled in Game 5.
- ['Dad Went To War Last Night': Minnesota Shooter's Text To Family After Killing Spree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/dad-went-to-war-last-night-minnesota-shooters-text-to-family-after-killing-spree/): Vance Boelter, accused in the Minnesota shooting, texted his family, “Dad went to war last night,” hours after killing a state representative and her husband.
- [110 Indian Students Moved Out Of Tehran For Safety, Says MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/110-indian-students-moved-out-of-tehran-for-safety-says-mea/): The Ministry of External affairs said that the embassy is in constant contact with the Indian community and is providing all feasible assistance.
- [All Amarnath Yatra Routes Declared 'No-Flying' Zone As A Security Measure Amid Drone Threat | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/all-amarnath-yatra-routes-declared-no-flying-zone-as-a-security-measure-amid-drone-threat-news18/): Amid heightened security concerns and fears of possible drone attacks, the Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the entire pilgrimage route of the annual Amarnath Yatra a ‘No Flying Zone’. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Even Israel’s Famed Air Defence System Is Not Enough To Stop Hypersonic Missiles | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/even-israels-famed-air-defence-system-is-not-enough-to-stop-hypersonic-missiles-explained/): According to defence expert Ravi Gupta, the only strategy against hypersonic missiles is to launch multiple supersonic interceptors, hoping one successfully hits the target
- [Born In Water, Living On Waves, Dying At Sea: The Sea Nomads Who Fear Setting Foot On Land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/born-in-water-living-on-waves-dying-at-sea-the-sea-nomads-who-fear-setting-foot-on-land/): Members of this nomadic tribe inhabit the coastal regions of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and are known for spending most of their life at sea, rarely coming to land
- [Indian Embassy Asks Indians In Tehran To Move To A Safe Location | Israel-Iran War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/indian-embassy-asks-indians-in-tehran-to-move-to-a-safe-location-israel-iran-war-news18/): Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Indian has begun the evacuation of its citizens from Iran, it was learnt on Monday. According to multiple media reports, a first batch of nearly 100 Indians has been evacuated and is reported to have reached the Armenia border.On Monday, the Centre said the Indian Embassy in […]
- [Lover Tied Up, Undergraduate Student Gang-Raped By 10 At Odisha Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/lover-tied-up-undergraduate-student-gang-raped-by-10-at-odisha-beach/): A 20-year-old college student was allegedly gangraped by 10 men at Gopalpur beach in Odisha. Police have arrested all the accused, who are reportedly non-locals.
- ['Macron Always Gets It Wrong': Trump Denies Leaving G7 Early For Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Says 'Much Bigger...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/macron-always-gets-it-wrong-trump-denies-leaving-g7-early-for-israel-iran-ceasefire-says-much-bigger/): Post Content
- [Israel Iran Conflict | Ships on Fire in Gulf of Oman Amid Israel-Iran Tensions | Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-iran-conflict-ships-on-fire-in-gulf-of-oman-amid-israel-iran-tensions-strait-of-hormuz/): | Big Development Amid , : Ships On Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz Multiple ships reported on fire in the Gulf of Oman, near the highly strategic Strait of Hormuz, triggering fresh concerns amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Initial reports suggest at least 3 vessels are ablaze, raising questions over regional security and maritime safety.This […]
- [G7’s Big Warning to Iran: No Nuclear Weapons Allowed | Joint Statement Explained | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/g7s-big-warning-to-iran-no-nuclear-weapons-allowed-joint-statement-explained-news18/): | In a firm and united stand, the G7 nations have issued a joint statement declaring that Iran must never develop or possess nuclear weapons. This comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns about Iran’s uranium enrichment levels.Our National Affairs Editor @siddhantvm joins anchor @GrihaAtul to break down what this strong […]
- [Move Out Of Tehran, Says India In New Advisory As Iran-Israel Conflict Rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/move-out-of-tehran-says-india-in-new-advisory-as-iran-israel-conflict-rages/): In a fresh advisory, India has urged Indian nationals living in Tehran to evacuate and contact the Embassy
- [Who Is Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader For Over Three Decades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/who-is-ayatollah-khamenei-irans-supreme-leader-for-over-three-decades/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would end the conflict.
- ['An Offer To Meet And Exchange': France's Macron Says Trump Proposed Israel-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/an-offer-to-meet-and-exchange-frances-macron-says-trump-proposed-israel-iran-ceasefire/): Macron revealed that Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Macron said the offer could lead to broader discussions if both sides agree.
- [Gulf Of Oman: Three Ships On Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran Tensions? Photos Appear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/gulf-of-oman-three-ships-on-fire-near-strait-of-hormuz-amid-israel-iran-tensions-photos-appear/): The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran and links the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of Oman to the south and the Arabian Sea beyond.
- ['Iran Can Never Have Nuclear Weapon': G7 Leaders Sign Joint Statement Amid Middle East Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iran-can-never-have-nuclear-weapon-g7-leaders-sign-joint-statement-amid-middle-east-conflict/): G7 leaders opined that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons and called for de-escalation in the Middle East, including a Gaza ceasefire.
- [GCC Unified Tourist Visa Approved: Travel To 6 Gulf Countries With Single Visa Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/gcc-unified-tourist-visa-approved-travel-to-6-gulf-countries-with-single-visa-soon/): UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced the approval of the GCC unified tourist visa, set to boost tourism in Gulf countries. It will be rolled out soon.
- ['As Long As US Does Not Join Attack': Iran Signals End To Hostilities With Israel, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/as-long-as-us-does-not-join-attack-iran-signals-end-to-hostilities-with-israel-says-report/): Iran has signaled a willingness to end hostilities with Israel and resume nuclear talks, and is sending messages via Arab intermediaries, a report has claimed.
- ['Question Is If Iran Will Take It': US Pushes For Talks This Week On Nuclear Deal, Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/question-is-if-iran-will-take-it-us-pushes-for-talks-this-week-on-nuclear-deal-ceasefire/): The proposed meeting aims to explore a diplomatic path forward, focusing on a potential nuclear agreement and efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Iran
- ['Don't Know How Many Were Killed': Reporter With Bloodied Hands Goes Live As Iran State TV Burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/dont-know-how-many-were-killed-reporter-with-bloodied-hands-goes-live-as-iran-state-tv-burns/): This comes after another video went viral, showing Israel’s attack on the news channel being caught on live TV while an anchor was on air.
- [Iran's Ballistic Missiles Are Penetrating Israel’s Air Defenses, Is The Iron Dome Really Ironclad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/irans-ballistic-missiles-are-penetrating-israels-air-defenses-is-the-iron-dome-really-ironclad/): Israel’s multilayered air-defense system is being tested like never before, as Iran launches non-stop ballistic missiles at Israel, with some landing in cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa. Israel has developed a sophisticated system capable of detecting incoming fire and deploying only if the projectile is headed toward a population center or sensitive military or […]
- [Israel Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Seeks Talks With US, Israel Through Arab Intermediaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-iran-seeks-talks-with-us-israel-through-arab-intermediaries/): Iranian Israeli Conflict Live Updates: As the Iran-Israel conflict enters day five, Iran seeks dialogue with the US and Israel via Arab intermediaries.
- [Donald Trump Wouldn't Sign G7 Draft On De-Escalation Of Iran-Israel Conflict: US Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/donald-trump-wouldnt-sign-g7-draft-on-de-escalation-of-iran-israel-conflict-us-official/): Donald Trump refused to endorse a G7 call for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and left the summit early, citing urgent Middle East developments.
- [Trump Warns 'Everyone Should Vacate Tehran Immediately' As Tensions Between Israel And Iran Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-warns-everyone-should-vacate-tehran-immediately-as-tensions-between-israel-and-iran-soar/): Shortly after Trump’s post, Iranian media reported explosions and heavy air defence activity over Tehran early Tuesday.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Canada For G7 Summit, Set To Join World Leaders For Kananaskis Gathering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/pm-modi-arrives-in-canada-for-g7-summit-set-to-join-world-leaders-for-kananaskis-gathering/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada’s Calgary to attend the G7 Summit at Kananaskis. This marks his first visit to Canada in a decade.
- [Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trumps-cabinet-is-less-hawkish-will-that-affect-his-israel-iran-response/): US president has surrounded himself with ‘America First’ adherents, possibly influencing his appetite for war.
- [American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/american-bar-association-sues-to-block-trumps-attacks-on-law-firms/): The prominent legal organisation has called the US president’s executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.
- [Shooting victim Colombia Senator Uribe Turbay critical after brain surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/shooting-victim-colombia-senator-uribe-turbay-critical-after-brain-surgery/): The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.
- [Iranians flee Israeli attack in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/iranians-flee-israeli-attack-in-tehran/): People were filmed fleeing an Israeli attack on Tehran on Monday after Israel had issued evacuation threats.
- [G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/g7-leaders-push-trump-on-trade-as-talks-continue-2/): Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
- [G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/g7-leaders-push-trump-on-trade-as-talks-continue/): Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
- [US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-judge-declares-trumps-cuts-to-nih-grants-illegal-2/): Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as ‘racist’ and anti-LGBTQ.
- [US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/us-judge-declares-trumps-cuts-to-nih-grants-illegal/): Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as ‘racist’ and anti-LGBTQ.
- ["Rarest Of Rare" Double Engine Failure Behind Air India Plane Crash? RAT Was Deployed After Takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/rarest-of-rare-double-engine-failure-behind-air-india-plane-crash-rat-was-deployed-after-takeoff/): A new video of the Air India Flight 171 crash in western India’s Ahmedabad, has surfaced, pointing to evidence that the aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed shortly after takeoff. The RAT is an emergency device that activates only under extreme circumstances. The RAT being deployed on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner indicates a catastrophic […]
- [Minnesota gunman arrested after deadly attacks on state Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/minnesota-gunman-arrested-after-deadly-attacks-on-state-democrats/): Vance Boelter, a former state board appointee, was arrested after allegedly targeting two state Democrats in shootings.
- [Athlete, Pilates instructor, teacher: Human toll of Israel’s attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/16/athlete-pilates-instructor-teacher-human-toll-of-israels-attack-on-iran/): Israeli air strikes on Tehran have disrupted daily life, killing civilians and fuelling fears of a wider regional war.
- [Panthers rout Oilers to capture second NHL Stanley Cup in a row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/panthers-rout-oilers-to-capture-second-nhl-stanley-cup-in-a-row/): The Florida Panthers become back-to-back Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6.
- [Dozens of Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/dozens-of-bali-flights-cancelled-after-indonesia-volcano-erupts/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the island of Flores, discharged an 11km high column of ash on Tuesday.
- [Meta ‘concerned’ Iran could ban WhatsApp after snooping claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/meta-concerned-iran-could-ban-whatsapp-after-snooping-claims/): Tech giant rejects ‘false reports’ after Iranian state media urges citizens to delete messaging app.
- [Congress U-Turn After Questioning Modi-Trump Call | Jairam Ramesh Apologises | Breaking News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/congress-u-turn-after-questioning-modi-trump-call-jairam-ramesh-apologises-breaking-news/): | After PM Modi Dials Trump, Congress Questions PM Congress’ Jairam Ramesh Apologises After Questioning ‘Trump-Modi’ Call A political firestorm erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed former U.S. President Donald Trump amid rising tensions with Iran.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh initially questioned the nature of the call, sparking controversy — but has since issued a […]
- [‘Leave, Now!’ Iran Army Chief Warns Israel of 'Punitive Op' on Tel Aviv Amid US’ ‘Surrender’ Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/leave-now-iran-army-chief-warns-israel-of-punitive-op-on-tel-aviv-amid-us-surrender-call/): On June 17, Iran’s military chief warned of a coming “punitive operation” against Israel, urging Tel Aviv and Jaffa residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, the US President warned Tehran residents and demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender amid rising war tensions. n18oc_crux
- [Iran ‘Prepares’ To Hit US Bases As Trump ‘Mulls Joining’ Israel War, ‘Deploys F-16, F-22, F-35 To…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-prepares-to-hit-us-bases-as-trump-mulls-joining-israel-war-deploys-f-16-f-22-f-35-to/): The US president is said to be considering joining Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, CBS News reported, citing US officials. Among the potential targets is the underground Fordow nuclear site, CBS cited sources as sayingEarlier, the Israeli envoy to the US said that only Pentagon has bombs capable of penetrating Iran’s deeply buried Fordow […]
- [‘Beginning of the End of…’ Iran Boasts of Attacking Israel With ‘Fattah-1’ Hypersonic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/beginning-of-the-end-of-iran-boasts-of-attacking-israel-with-fattah-1-hypersonic-missiles/): On June 18, Iran’s IRGC said Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles struck Israel, breaching its air defenses. Declaring it “the beginning of the end” for Iron Dome, Iran claimed full control over Israeli skies as the air war entered its sixth day. n18oc_crux
- ['Recipe For All-Out War’: Iran Warns Against US Intervention As Conflict With Israel Spirals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/recipe-for-all-out-war-iran-warns-against-us-intervention-as-conflict-with-israel-spirals/): The statement comes amid continued airstrikes, Iranian hypersonic missile claims, and mounting global concern over the expanding conflict.
- [Sabalenka apologises to Gauff for outburst after French Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/sabalenka-apologises-to-gauff-for-outburst-after-french-open-final/): The women’s world No 1 tennis player says she was ‘super emotional’ after losing the French Open final to the American.
- [Israel Vs Iran: Whose Side Is Russia On? Putin’s Middle-East Conflict Act Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-vs-iran-whose-side-is-russia-on-putins-middle-east-conflict-act-explained/): Israel-Iran conflict: While the US remains open yet cautious in its support for Israel, Russia treads a fine line
- [PM At G7 Summit | PM Modi & Canada’s Carney at G7 Summit | Nijjar Case, Trade, AI | India Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-at-g7-summit-pm-modi-canadas-carney-at-g7-summit-nijjar-case-trade-ai-india-canada/): | Details Of What PM Modi-Carney Discussed At The Talks, Nijjar Case, AI, High Commissioner And Other Aspects On The Table PM Narendra Modi met Canadian officials on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada — and the conversation was anything but routine.From strained diplomatic ties over the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case to future […]
- [Israel-Iran War: No Cause For Alarm Over Crude Oil Supplies At Present, Say Indian Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-iran-war-no-cause-for-alarm-over-crude-oil-supplies-at-present-say-indian-govt-sources-2/): There is no cause for alarm regarding the global crude oil supply at present amid the Israel-Iran conflict and tensions in West Asia, Indian government sources told CNN-News18 on Tuesday. The market is experiencing an oversupply, with no imminent risk of shortage, they added.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) are […]
- [Asim MunirPakistan Stands With Iran And Claims The Israel Conflict Will Be Resolved Within Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/asim-munirpakistan-stands-with-iran-and-claims-the-israel-conflict-will-be-resolved-within-days/): | Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir sparks controversy with explosive claims in Washington’Pakistan stands with Iran and claims the Israel conflict will be resolved within days’. Exclusive input by Manoj Kumar Gupta. n18oc_liven18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Israeli attack targets missile production facility in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israeli-attack-targets-missile-production-facility-in-iran/): Plumes of smoke rose from the direction of the Khojir missile production complex in Tehran after an Israeli attack.
- [Video: Iranian baker keeps working after learning brother killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/video-iranian-baker-keeps-working-after-learning-brother-killed-by-israel/): An Iranian baker continued to make bread minutes after learning his brother had been killed by Israeli strikes in Iran.
- [FIFA Club World Cup: Inter Milan held by Monterrey; River Plate beat Urawa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/fifa-club-world-cup-inter-milan-held-by-monterrey-river-plate-beat-urawa/): A stunning header from the veteran Spanish defender delights the pro-Mexican fans as the European giants are held.
- [BACK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/back/): Directed by Yazan Rabee, BACK follows those who return in their sleep to ghostly hometowns, hunted by dark forces.
- [India’s Modi tells Trump there was no US mediation in Pakistan truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/indias-modi-tells-trump-there-was-no-us-mediation-in-pakistan-truce/): Donald Trump had said last month that the nuclear-armed neighbours agreed to a ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.
- [Pakistan’s Jaffar Express Train Derails After Blasts On Track Near Jacobabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pakistans-jaffar-express-train-derails-after-blasts-on-track-near-jacobabad/): Post Content
- ['We Will Have To Apologise': Venice Mayor As Protests Target Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/we-will-have-to-apologise-venice-mayor-as-protests-target-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding/): Protests have erupted ahead of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s grand wedding in Venice, amid concerns related to overtourism in the city.
- [Iran-Israel conflict raises alarm in Pakistan amid fears over own security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-israel-conflict-raises-alarm-in-pakistan-amid-fears-over-own-security/): Pakistan navigates tense diplomacy amid Israel-Iran conflict, fearing secessionist and strategic fallout.
- [PM Modi To Donald Trump: India Didn't Seek US Mediation Or Discuss Trade During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modi-to-donald-trump-india-didnt-seek-us-mediation-or-discuss-trade-during-op-sindoor/): PM Modi, in a 35-minute phone call with Trump, firmly stated that India neither requested any mediation nor discussed trade with the US regarding the recent ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [PM Modi To Visit Croatia, First-Ever Trip By Indian Prime Minister | What's On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modi-to-visit-croatia-first-ever-trip-by-indian-prime-minister-whats-on-agenda/): According to the MEA, PM Modi’s trip reflects India’s commitment to further strengthening its partnerships with European nations
- [Sindoor Op, Israel–Iran Conflict: What PM Modi, Trump Discussed Over 35-Minute Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/sindoor-op-israel-iran-conflict-what-pm-modi-trump-discussed-over-35-minute-phone-call/): PM Modi and President Trump discussed Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive action against terrorism, and the need for direct dialogue in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [How Does Team Sheikh Hasina Work In Exile? Inside The IT Cell Of Awami League | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/how-does-team-sheikh-hasina-work-in-exile-inside-the-it-cell-of-awami-league-exclusive/): The primary job of the IT Cell is to run five social media platforms of Awami League—Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Telegram
- [Could The US Use GBU-57 Bunker Buster On Iran’s Nuclear Facility? What Makes This Bomb Unique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/could-the-us-use-gbu-57-bunker-buster-on-irans-nuclear-facility-what-makes-this-bomb-unique/): The spotlight is on a US bomb never used in combat, the 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker buster, potentially the only conventional weapon capable of reaching Iran’s Fordow nuclear site
- [Air India Flight From Delhi To Bali Advised To Return Due To Volcanic Eruption Near Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/air-india-flight-from-delhi-to-bali-advised-to-return-due-to-volcanic-eruption-near-airport/): The flight landed safely back in Delhi, and all passengers were disembarked, said Air India.
- [Amid Israel’s Threat, Here’s How Saddam Hussein Was Killed: Once-Dapper Leader Pulled Dirty From...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/amid-israels-threat-heres-how-saddam-hussein-was-killed-once-dapper-leader-pulled-dirty-from/): Saddam Hussein’s execution in December 2006 sparked international controversy after a video surfaced online, showing witnesses taunting him moments before he was hanged.
- [Full-Scale War On Terror, Op Sindoor Ongoing: PM Modi In First Call With Trump Since May 7 Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/full-scale-war-on-terror-op-sindoor-ongoing-pm-modi-in-first-call-with-trump-since-may-7-strikes/): President Trump expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism
- [Axiom-4 Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla Delayed Again Till June 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/axiom-4-mission-carrying-indias-shubhanshu-shukla-delayed-again-till-june-22/): Post Content
- [Tension Builds As Axiom Mission-4 Targets Launch: Why June 19 Is A Must-Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/tension-builds-as-axiom-mission-4-targets-launch-why-june-19-is-a-must-meet/): India has invested Rs 550 crore in the mission led by US-based Axiom Space, which is now aiming for one of the last viable launch windows before a major delay derails the efforts
- ['I Don't Care': Trump After US Intelligence Contradicts Israel's Claim On Iran's Nuclear Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/i-dont-care-trump-after-us-intelligence-contradicts-israels-claim-on-irans-nuclear-weapons/): Trump’s remarks came after US intelligence assessments said Iran was three years away from producing a nuclear weapon, contradicting Israel’s claim.
- [Heavy Traffic In Tehran As Residents Flee Capital Amid Intensifying Iran-Israel Conflict | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/heavy-traffic-in-tehran-as-residents-flee-capital-amid-intensifying-iran-israel-conflict-video/): Heavy traffic choked Tehran as residents fled escalating hostilities with Israel. The conflict has caused significant casualties on Iranian side
- [US To Shut Embassy In Jerusalem From Wednesday Through Friday Amid Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/us-to-shut-embassy-in-jerusalem-from-wednesday-through-friday-amid-israel-iran-conflict/): The US Embassy in Jerusalem will be shut from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region.
- [Oil prices spike, US stocks fall on Israel-Iran crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/oil-prices-spike-us-stocks-fall-on-israel-iran-crisis/): Crude oil prices jump more than 4 percent amid fears the US may join Israel’s offensive against Iran.
- [Iran's 400 Ballistic Missiles Blitz Hammers The Famed Iron Dome, Did Israel Misjudge Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/irans-400-ballistic-missiles-blitz-hammers-the-famed-iron-dome-did-israel-misjudge-tehran/): Israel’s recent attacks on Iran are its boldest offensive yet. But after five straight days of missile and drone attacks by both sides, did the Israeli leadership underestimate the depth of Tehran’s resilience, military infrastructure and the reach of its missiles? This has placed the region on a knife’s edge as the conflict risks sliding […]
- [Donald Trump To Meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Over Lunch In Washington DC Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/donald-trump-to-meet-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-over-lunch-in-washington-dc-today/): US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir over lunch on Wednesday.
- [PM Modi’s Zagreb Trip Marks A Diplomatic Milestone For India-Croatia Ties, Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modis-zagreb-trip-marks-a-diplomatic-milestone-for-india-croatia-ties-why-it-matters/): PM Modi’s Croatia visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on trade, defense, culture, and academic exchanges
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,210](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1210/): Here are the key events on day 1,210 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [New York City mayoral candidate freed after federal arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/new-york-city-mayoral-candidate-freed-after-federal-arrest/): New York City’s Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander has been freed after being arrested by federal agents.
- [Air raid sirens sound over Tel Aviv as Iran fires missile barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/air-raid-sirens-sound-over-tel-aviv-as-iran-fires-missile-barrage/): Israel’s Iron Dome is intercepting missiles launched from Iran, as air raid sirens sound across Tel Aviv.
- [Video captures Israeli attacks on two Iranian cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/video-captures-israeli-attacks-on-two-iranian-cities/): Israeli attacks have targeted Isfahan and Tehran in the fifth night of strikes across the country.
- [PM Modi Concludes 'Productive' Canada Visit, Reiterates India's Anti-Terror Stance At G7 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modi-concludes-productive-canada-visit-reiterates-indias-anti-terror-stance-at-g7-summit/): In his address at the G7 Summit, PM Modi reiterated India’s stand against terrorism & thanked the leaders for condemning the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Did Canada PM Discuss Nijjar Case With PM Modi? Carney Says ‘Need To Be Careful…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/did-canada-pm-discuss-nijjar-case-with-pm-modi-carney-says-need-to-be-careful/): Carney mentioned the importance of law enforcement dialogue but did not confirm discussing the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.
- ['Battle Has Begun': Khamenei After Trump's Threats Of Possible US Attack Amid Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/battle-has-begun-khamenei-after-trumps-threats-of-possible-us-attack-amid-conflict/): Khamenei announced that the battle has begun, after US President Donald Trump stated that the US knows where Khamenei is hiding amid the Iran-Israel conflict.
- ['No Place For Double Standards On Terrorism': PM Modi's Big Remark At G7 Meet In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/no-place-for-double-standards-on-terrorism-pm-modis-big-remark-at-g7-meet-in-canada/): PM Modi emphasized that the April 22nd attack in Pahalgam as an assault on all humanity.
- [US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone victory for crypto sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/us-senate-passes-stablecoin-bill-in-milestone-victory-for-crypto-sector/): If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.
- [Real Madrid’s Mbappe a doubt for Al Hilal clash at Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/real-madrids-mbappe-a-doubt-for-al-hilal-clash-at-club-world-cup/): French forward Kylian Mbappe is battling illness on the eve of Club World Cup opener for Real Madrid against Al Hilal.
- [India, Canada Agree To Restore Diplomatic Presence After PM Modi-Carney Meeting At G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/india-canada-agree-to-restore-diplomatic-presence-after-pm-modi-carney-meeting-at-g7/): The decision was announced after a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
- [TikTok Won’t Go Dark Yet As Trump Gives App Another 90-Day Lifeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/tiktok-wont-go-dark-yet-as-trump-gives-app-another-90-day-lifeline/): The move ensures TikTok remains accessible to its 170 million American users despite bipartisan calls for a ban.
- [Ex-Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner given house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/ex-argentinian-president-cristina-fernandez-de-kirchner-given-house-arrest/): Protesters have denounced the leader’s incarceration and ban from public office as an act of political retribution.
- [At least 60 people ‘feared dead’ after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/at-least-60-people-feared-dead-after-shipwrecks-off-the-coast-of-libya/): UN agency IOM says 743 people have died so far this year attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
- [UK votes to decriminalise abortion after prosecutions of some women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/uk-votes-to-decriminalise-abortion-after-prosecutions-of-some-women/): The amendment comes after police investigated more than 100 women, including some who had natural miscarriages.
- [Italy's Meloni Shares 'Linked By Great Friendship' Post After Meeting PM Modi at G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/italys-meloni-shares-linked-by-great-friendship-post-after-meeting-pm-modi-at-g7/): Giorgia Meloni took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a photograph of the meeting, captioned, “Italy and India, linked by a great friendship.”
- [G7 Summit 2026 To Be Hosted In France’s Evian Spa Town, Macron Announces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/g7-summit-2026-to-be-hosted-in-frances-evian-spa-town-macron-announces/): Nestled in the French Alps near the Swiss border, Evian-les-Bains has long enjoyed international recognition.
- [Iran Preparing Missiles For Potential Strikes On US Military Bases In Middle East: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iran-preparing-missiles-for-potential-strikes-on-us-military-bases-in-middle-east-report/): Israel-Iran Conflict: In response to the potential escalation, the US military has deployed approximately three dozen aerial refueling aircraft to Europe.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 17, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-17-2025/): Here are the key events on day five of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [What could a war between Israel and Iran mean for the global economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/what-could-a-war-between-israel-and-iran-mean-for-the-global-economy/): As attacks escalate between Iran and Israel, fears are growing over the global economic fallout.
- [‘The shelter was full’: Israelis confront unprecedented missile barrages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/the-shelter-was-full-israelis-confront-unprecedented-missile-barrages/): As Iran and Israel exchange deadly attacks, many Israelis shelter as they contend with a shattered sense of security.
- [‘Not for you’: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/not-for-you-israeli-shelters-exclude-palestinians-as-bombs-rain-down/): Shelters are a lifeline in Israel from Iranian attacks, but Palestinian citizens of the country have been locked out.
- [Khamenei Running Out Of Time? US Tracks Down Bunker, But Trump Is "Not Going To Kill Him For Now"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/khamenei-running-out-of-time-us-tracks-down-bunker-but-trump-is-not-going-to-kill-him-for-now/): President Donald Trump says Washington knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is “hiding” and could assassinate him, but is refraining from doing so for now. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out […]
- [New York City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/new-york-city-comptroller-brad-lander-arrested-by-ice-agents/): New York City’s Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by masked federal agents.
- [Israel massacres Palestinians on deadliest day at Gaza aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-massacres-palestinians-on-deadliest-day-at-gaza-aid-sites/): Israel’s military killed more than 70 Palestinians when it fired tank shells, machine guns and drones.
- [UN fact-finding mission says Sudan conflict escalating, aid weaponised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/un-fact-finding-mission-says-sudan-conflict-escalating-aid-weaponised/): The crisis in Sudan has become ‘a grave human rights and protection emergency’, the United Nations mission says.
- [Donald Trump calls Iran’s leader an ‘easy target’ amid conflict with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/donald-trump-calls-irans-leader-an-easy-target-amid-conflict-with-israel/): The Trump administration has said the US would not rule out ‘further action’ against Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment.
- [Airbus strikes Vietjet deal at Paris Air Show, hopes for tariff rollback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/airbus-strikes-vietjet-deal-at-paris-air-show-hopes-for-tariff-rollback/): US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a return to a tariff-free agreement for civil aviation.
- [Son Of Deposed Iranian Shah Reza Pahlavi Claims Khamenei Is In Hiding: 'We Are Prepared...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/son-of-deposed-iranian-shah-reza-pahlavi-claims-khamenei-is-in-hiding-we-are-prepared/): Reza Pahlavi said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had “gone into hiding underground”.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Challenges India In 'Victory Speech' From Washington Hotel | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-challenges-india-in-victory-speech-from-washington-hotel-exclusive/): Munir said that his country stands alongside Iran and that the conflict with Israel would be resolved within days
- [On Iran’s ‘WhatsApp Spying For Israel’ Charge, Company’s Sharp Rebuttal: ‘Just An Excuse...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/on-irans-whatsapp-spying-for-israel-charge-companys-sharp-rebuttal-just-an-excuse/): Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran’s warning was issued through state-linked media outlets, which claimed WhatsApp was a threat to national security.
- ["Khamenei Easy Target" Trump Seeks "Unconditional Surrender", Iran Vows "Punitive" Attacks On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/khamenei-easy-target-trump-seeks-unconditional-surrender-iran-vows-punitive-attacks-on-israel/): President Donald Trump said the US knew exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader was “hiding” but was not going to kill him “for now”Trump also said Israel had “complete and total control of the skies over Iran” due to US-supplied arms and equipment Killing Ali Khamenei is not going to escalate but “end the conflict”, Israeli […]
- ['Force Putin To End Ukraine War': Zelenskyy's Message To Donald Trump From G7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/force-putin-to-end-ukraine-war-zelenskyys-message-to-donald-trump-from-g7/): Russia-Ukraine War: Zelenskyy made a direct appeal to Donald Trump, urging him to wield the influence he holds over Moscow to help bring an end to the war.
- [Gaza journalist mourns 38 family members killed in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/gaza-journalist-mourns-38-family-members-killed-in-israeli-attack/): Palestinian photojournalist Abdel Raheem Khader has been describing the shock of losing 38 members of his family.
- [Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/elon-musks-x-sues-new-york-to-block-social-media-hate-speech-law/): In its complaint X said the law forces firms to disclose ‘highly sensitive and controversial speech’ that is protected.
- [New York City comptroller arrested by ICE agents outside immigration court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/new-york-city-comptroller-arrested-by-ice-agents-outside-immigration-court/): Official and mayoral candidate Brad Lander is handcuffed by masked US federal agents.
- [US Deploying More Fighter Jets To West Asia As Trump Mulls Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/us-deploying-more-fighter-jets-to-west-asia-as-trump-mulls-strikes-on-iranian-nuclear-sites/): The United States is deploying additional fighter jets to the West Asia, a US official confirmed on Tuesday, amid growing tensions in the region between Israel and Iran. 
- [Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/hezbollah-watches-on-as-iran-and-israel-battle-for-now/): The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
- [What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/what-is-the-casey-report-on-uk-grooming-gangs-and-why-did-labour-u-turn/): The report addressed the UK’s institutional failure to protect children and teenage girls from sexual exploitation.
- [Iran Targets Israeli Air Bases In Fresh Missile Strikes, Urges Evacuation Of Major Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iran-targets-israeli-air-bases-in-fresh-missile-strikes-urges-evacuation-of-major-cities/): The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed the air bases were the launch points for Israeli fighter jets attacking Iran
- [What US interests are at stake in the Israel-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/what-us-interests-are-at-stake-in-the-israel-iran-conflict/): Israel wants deeper US military involvement as Trump weighs next move. 
- [Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-says-he-wont-waste-time-calling-minnesota-governor-after-slayings/): Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.
- ['Most Missiles Intercepted': Israel Lifts Air Raid Warnings As Iran Launches New Attacks | 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/most-missiles-intercepted-israel-lifts-air-raid-warnings-as-iran-launches-new-attacks-10-points/): US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Iranian leaders for failing to reach an agreement, adding that he wants “a real end” to Tehran’s conflict with Israel
- [Toddler Accidentally Shoots Mother Dead While Playing With Father's Gun In Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/toddler-accidentally-shoots-mother-dead-while-playing-with-fathers-gun-in-brazil/): Monteiro was with her husband and son on a short holiday near their home when the tragic incident took place
- [Israel Warns Khamenei of Saddam's Fate, Trump "Doesn't Care About US Intel: Iran Was Close To Nukes"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israel-warns-khamenei-of-saddams-fate-trump-doesnt-care-about-us-intel-iran-was-close-to-nukes/): US President Donald Trump denied reports he had rushed back early from a G7 summit to Washington to work on an Israel-Iran ceasefire Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister warned Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “of a fate similar to Saddam Hussein,” during an assessment this morning with the IDF’s top brass 0:00 INTRO3:26 XI “DEEPLY WORRIED”, […]
- [Vance Raises Alarms Over Iran’s Uranium Enrichment, Says Trump May Take 'Further Action'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/vance-raises-alarms-over-irans-uranium-enrichment-says-trump-may-take-further-action/): Defending President Donald Trump’s firm stance against a nuclear-armed Iran, Vance said the president has one core principle that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
- [Trump Says Iran's Supreme Leader An 'Easy Target,' Says US Could Kill Him But 'Not For Now'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/trump-says-irans-supreme-leader-an-easy-target-says-us-could-kill-him-but-not-for-now/): Trump further added that the US does not want missiles aimed at civilians or American soldiers and warned that “our patience is wearing thin”
- [Kyiv hit by deadly wave of Russian drones and missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/kyiv-hit-by-deadly-wave-of-russian-drones-and-missiles/): Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, killing several people and wounding more than a hundred others.
- [Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/real-madrid-vs-al-hilal-fifa-club-world-cup-team-news-start-lineups/): European super club Real Madrid face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the teams’ opening FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused in spy agency case as coup trial is ongoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/brazils-bolsonaro-accused-in-spy-agency-case-as-coup-trial-is-ongoing/): The far-right former president is accused of using Brazil’s intelligence agency to conduct illegal spying.
- [Fears of Nuclear Contamination As Israel Strikes Damage Iran's Underground Centrifuge Halls | Natanz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/fears-of-nuclear-contamination-as-israel-strikes-damage-irans-underground-centrifuge-halls-natanz/): There appear to have been “direct impacts” on the underground part of Iran’s Natanz nuclear site during Israel’s attacks, the UN’s atomic watchdog said on Tuesday (June 17).The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had initially said Monday (June 16) it had “no indication” to that effect, estimating that only the above-ground part of the uranium […]
- [German Chancellor Backs Strikes On Iran, Says Israel Doing 'Dirty Work For All Of Us'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/german-chancellor-backs-strikes-on-iran-says-israel-doing-dirty-work-for-all-of-us/): Friedrich Merz also suggested that Israel’s strikes may have seriously weakened Iran’s leadership
- [One killed in clashes as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/one-killed-in-clashes-as-kenyans-protest-death-of-blogger-in-police-custody/): Demonstrations against police violence erupted after 31-year-old Albert Ojwang died in custody.
- [Israeli intelligence buildings targeted as Iran claims direct hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israeli-intelligence-buildings-targeted-as-iran-claims-direct-hit/): Video of an Iranian attack on and near Israeli intelligence buildings near Tel Aviv has been circulating online.
- [Iranian Oil 'Irreplaceable': China Faces Energy Crisis Due To Heavy Reliance, No Alternative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/iranian-oil-irreplaceable-china-faces-energy-crisis-due-to-heavy-reliance-no-alternative/): The collapse of Iran will not only create an energy problem but also pose a systemic risk to China’s economy, which has grown dependent on deep discounts
- [North Korea sending teams to Russia’s Kursk to aid war-hit area’s recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/north-korea-sending-teams-to-russias-kursk-to-aid-war-hit-areas-recovery/): Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, made the announcement during a visit to Pyongyang.
- [Mapping Iran’s oil and gas sites and those attacked by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/mapping-irans-oil-and-gas-sites-and-those-attacked-by-israel/): Iran is a top 10 oil and gas producer, making its energy sites crucial to both regional and global markets.
- [Can Israel really destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/can-israel-really-destroy-irans-nuclear-facilities/): Israel’s strikes on Iran have attacked several key nuclear sites but analysts believe Iran’s nuclear capabilities are fa
- [Does California have lower homicide rates than some southern US states?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/does-california-have-lower-homicide-rates-than-some-southern-us-states/): Governor Newsom argued with Republican politicians over crime rates, saying California’s is lower than other states.
- [Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts, alert at highest level](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/indonesias-mount-lewotobi-laki-laki-volcano-erupts-alert-at-highest-level/): Authorities recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000 metres (32,800 feet) of thick grey clouds.
- [Modi's Canada Visit: A Bid to Mend Ties and Address Global Challenges at G7 Summit  | #PlainSpeak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/modis-canada-visit-a-bid-to-mend-ties-and-address-global-challenges-at-g7-summit-plainspeak/): ModiAtG7 | What to expect from PM Modi’s first visit to Canada for the G7 summit, first since the strained tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Canada to attend the G7 Summit. Leaders of the Group of Seven nations opened their annual summit on Monday against the backdrop of intensifying conflicts in Ukraine and the […]
- [Israel’s 5th Gen Fighters Vs Iran’s Pre-1979 Jets: How IAF ‘Took Control of Tehran’s Skies’ In Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/17/israels-5th-gen-fighters-vs-irans-pre-1979-jets-how-iaf-took-control-of-tehrans-skies-in-days/): Israel has gained the upper hand in the skies over Iran’s capital, Tehran, claimed the country’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu on June 16 amid intense fightingUS ally Israel “has one of the most experienced and capable air forces in the world,” a strategic analyst with Dutch think tank TNO, told Newsweek 0:00 INTRO5:38 IRAN Vs ISRAEL: […]
- [Pakistanis flee Iran amid Israel-Iran war border closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/pakistanis-flee-iran-amid-israel-iran-war-border-closure/): Footage shows Pakistani citizens evacuated from Iran fleeing the country as the Israel-Iran conflict deepens
- ['Honoured To Meet Him': Donald Trump Credits Asim Munir For Ending India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/honoured-to-meet-him-donald-trump-credits-asim-munir-for-ending-india-pakistan-war/): Donald Trump said he was “honoured” to host Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House, thanking him for helping end the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
- [After Fattah 1, Iran Unleashes "Doomsday Weapon" Khorramshahr, Can Israel's Iron Dome Handle It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/after-fattah-1-iran-unleashes-doomsday-weapon-khorramshahr-can-israels-iron-dome-handle-it/): After firing ‘Fattah 1’ hypersonic missiles toward Israel, Iran has now reportedly unleashed the “Doomsday weapon” – the Khorramshahr, the most powerful missile in its arsenal. It can carry a warhead of up to 1,800 kg. Hypersonic missiles, which can travel up to 10 Mach, are challenging to detect and engage. The speed of a […]
- [US Explores Options To Strike Iran's Nuclear Targets Without Full-Scale War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-explores-options-to-strike-irans-nuclear-targets-without-full-scale-war-report/): President Trump may join Israel’s action against Iran’s nuclear sites but wants to avoid a prolonged conflict. His team is exploring ways to minimise escalation.
- [Kashmir In His Bio, India In His Past: Who Is Imran Haider, Pakistan’s New Envoy To Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/kashmir-in-his-bio-india-in-his-past-who-is-imran-haider-pakistans-new-envoy-to-bangladesh/): In addition to his multiple international assignments, ambassador Haider previously served at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi
- [Trump Privately Approved Attack Plans For Iran, Held Final Order: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-privately-approved-attack-plans-for-iran-held-final-order-report/): Donald Trump reportedly informed senior aides that he had approved plans for a potential attack on Iran. He, however, withheld the final order.
- [Khalistani Extremist Use Canada As A Base For Planning Violence Against India: CISI Report | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/khalistani-extremist-use-canada-as-a-base-for-planning-violence-against-india-cisi-report-news18/): ‌ | Canada’s CSIS report reveals Khalistani extremists are using Canada as a base for promoting and planning violence in India n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Do Me A Favour, Mediate Your Own': Trump's Dig At Putin As Russia Offers Deal Between Iran, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/do-me-a-favour-mediate-your-own-trumps-dig-at-putin-as-russia-offers-deal-between-iran-israel/): Trump told Putin to first mediate peace in Russia’s conflict with Ukraine before offering to mediate between Israel and Iran. Putin described Trump as someone who calculates well.
- [Khalistani Extremists Using Canada As Base to Promote, Fund Violence In India: CSIS Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/khalistani-extremists-using-canada-as-base-to-promote-fund-violence-in-india-csis-report/): The annual report, which outlines threats to national security, states that individuals and networks associated with the Khalistan movement remain active in Canada.
- [Israel-Iran War Day 7 Live Updates: Trump Gears Up For Strike At Iran, Reports Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-war-day-7-live-updates-trump-gears-up-for-strike-at-iran-reports-say/): Iranian Israeli Conflict News Today Live Updates: Uncertainty looms over the region’s future as Trump hints at possible US involvement, citing Tehran’s overtures to negotiate.
- [Putin says Israel assures safety at Russian-built Iranian nuclear site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/putin-says-israel-assures-safety-at-russian-built-iranian-nuclear-site/): Russian President Vladimir Putin says Israel has given assurances about the safety of its personnel at Bushehr.
- [‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/nobody-knows-what-im-going-to-do-trump-embraces-ambiguity-towards-iran/): The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
- [Can ChatGPT be your therapist?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/can-chatgpt-be-your-therapist/): Can AI chatbots provide real mental health support, or are we just desperate for connection in a lonely world?
- [Iranian TV shows downing of Israel’s Hermes 900 drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iranian-tv-shows-downing-of-israels-hermes-900-drone/): Iranian TV has aired footage of what it says is Iran’s air defences shooting down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone.
- [Digital solidarity: How Iran’s Gen Z is dealing with war online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/digital-solidarity-how-irans-gen-z-is-dealing-with-war-online/): Online spaces dominate the lives of young Iranians, and have provided opportunities to support each other during war.
- [UN urges ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Israel-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/un-urges-immediate-ceasefire-in-israel-iran-war/): UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against escalating Iran-Israel conflict.
- [Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/real-madrid-draw-1-1-with-al-hilal-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal in lively FIFA Club World Cup opener for the Spanish and Saudi giants in Miami.
- [Petro’s labour reform referendum suspended by Colombia’s Council of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/petros-labour-reform-referendum-suspended-by-colombias-council-of-state/): President Gustavo Petro has sought to call a referendum, in a move opposition say violates the constitution.
- ["They Should Have Made A Deal" Hegseth Says Pentagon 'Ready' To Execute Trump's Decision On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/they-should-have-made-a-deal-hegseth-says-pentagon-ready-to-execute-trumps-decision-on-iran/): The US military is ready to carry out any decision that President Donald Trump may make on Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Testifying before a Senate committee, Hegseth was very cautious in his public testimony, declining to say whether the Pentagon had prepared strike options against Iran. “They should have made a deal, President […]
- [Kneecap rapper in UK court on “terrorism” charge over flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/kneecap-rapper-in-uk-court-on-terrorism-charge-over-flag/): Hundreds of supporters gathered as a Kneecap member faced court over a “terrorism” charge for waving a Hezbollah flag.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 18, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-18-2025/): A list of the key events on day six of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [What Trump & Khamenei said as threat of US action in Iran grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/what-trump-khamenei-said-as-threat-of-us-action-in-iran-grows/): President Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader have traded threats over US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- ["May Do It..." Trump Warns Iran After Khamenei's "Irreparable Harm" Threat To US For Backing Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/may-do-it-trump-warns-iran-after-khameneis-irreparable-harm-threat-to-us-for-backing-israel/): Hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US and its President for interfering in the Iran-Israel conflict, saying US will “suffer irreparable harm”, Donald Trump responded, saying he may strike Iran. Trump said “Iran wants to negotiate.” But he quickly added, “I said it’s very late.” According to Trump, Iranian negotiators had […]
- [US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/us-fed-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-amid-economic-uncertainty/): The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
- [Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/supreme-court-upholds-tennessee-law-barring-gender-affirming-care-for-youth/): Critics have denounced the US ruling as endangering transgender youth by preventing medical access to puberty blockers.
- [US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/us-imposes-new-mexican-cartel-sanctions-cites-murder-of-tiktok-influencer/): The Trump administration says the cartel is responsible for a significant share of fentanyl entering the country.
- [Lone survivor of Air India crash mourns brother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/lone-survivor-of-air-india-crash-mourns-brother/): Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of last week’s Air India disaster, wept as his brother’s body arrived.
- [Why is Israel killing so many Palestinians seeking food in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/why-is-israel-killing-so-many-palestinians-seeking-food-in-gaza/): Desperate Palestinians have faced a barrage of attacks by Israeli forces at food sites. 
- ['To Stop Destruction Of Future Generation': Taliban Bans Smartphones In Afghan Schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/to-stop-destruction-of-future-generation-taliban-bans-smartphones-in-afghan-schools/): The order prohibits students, teachers and administrative staff from bringing smartphones onto school grounds.
- [No Guns, No Witnesses And $100 Million Gone: How 7 Men Pulled Off US' Biggest Jewellery Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/no-guns-no-witnesses-and-100-million-gone-how-7-men-pulled-off-us-biggest-jewellery-heist/): The heist took place on 10 July 2022 after the suspects scouted the armored truck leaving an international jewelry show near San Francisco.
- ["A Week Before US Blows Up Nuke Stuff" Trump's "Ultimate Ultimatum" To Iran, China "Won't Sit Idly"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/a-week-before-us-blows-up-nuke-stuff-trumps-ultimate-ultimatum-to-iran-china-wont-sit-idly/): President Trump repeated his demand for Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” as he threatened to blow up the country’s nuclear facilities Trump appeared to rebuff Vladimir Putin’s mediation offer, saying the Russian president should end his own war in Ukraine first 0:00 INTRO 3:46 “END UKRAINE WAR FIRST” TRUMP REBUFFS PUTIN, CHINA ALARMED6:53 IDF SAYS ONLY 20 […]
- [Trump Calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell 'Stupid', Questions If He Can Appoint Himself To US Federal Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/trump-calls-fed-chair-jerome-powell-stupid-questions-if-he-can-appoint-himself-to-us-federal-reserve/): Donald Trump said, ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy announcement, “We have a stupid person at the Fed.”
- [Iran war gives Netanyahu political breathing room in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-war-gives-netanyahu-political-breathing-room-in-israel/): After facing an uncertain future last week, Netanyahu’s confrontation with Israel’s arch foe unites its politicians
- [Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/nippon-steel-acquires-us-steel-for-14-9bn-after-months-of-struggle/): The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
- [Khamenei Rejects Iran Surrender, Dares Trump On Intervention, Erdogan Warns Israel:"If You Attack.."](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/khamenei-rejects-iran-surrender-dares-trump-on-intervention-erdogan-warns-israelif-you-attack/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said his nation will not “surrender to anyone” in the wake of the war “imposed” on it by IsraelReferring to US President Trump’s demand of “unconditional surrender”, Khamenei said “Iranians do not answer well to the language of threat” n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRO 3:29 ERDOGAN SAYS IRAN DEFENDING ITSELF, WARNS ISRAEL […]
- [What Is Aspergillus Fumigatus? Deadly Fungus Spreading In US That ‘Eats You From Inside Out’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/what-is-aspergillus-fumigatus-deadly-fungus-spreading-in-us-that-eats-you-from-inside-out/): Aspergillus Fumigatus is now being detected with increasing frequency in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia and California.
- [Elon Musk Notes Scindia's Meeting With SpaceX President After Starlink's India Licence Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/elon-musk-notes-scindias-meeting-with-spacex-president-after-starlinks-india-licence-nod/): Earlier this month, SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk’s company Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India
- [‘Finding The Right Balance’: Kate Middleton Pulls Out Of Key Royal Event Amid Cancer Recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/finding-the-right-balance-kate-middleton-pulls-out-of-key-royal-event-amid-cancer-recovery/): According to Britain’s Press Association, the Princess of Wales is working to “find the right balance” as she resumes public life following her treatment.
- [PM Modi Welcomed With Chants Of ‘Gayatri Mantra’ In Croatia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modi-welcomed-with-chants-of-gayatri-mantra-in-croatia-watch/): Upon his arrival at the hotel, PM Modi was greeted by enthusiastic Indian community members with chants of “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”
- [Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/foreign-students-face-uncertainty-under-trumps-shifting-visa-policies/): Trump administration’s battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.
- [Citizen Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/citizen-musk/): The world’s richest man has reshaped the US government. Fault Lines investigates what that is costing the United States.
- [Israel-Iran conflict rages with ongoing aerial strikes amid war of words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-iran-conflict-rages-with-ongoing-aerial-strikes-amid-war-of-words/): Iran’s Khamenei warns US of ‘irreparable consequences’ if it launches strikes as Trump claims Iran is ‘defenceless’.
- [Macron sounds ‘chaos’ warning over Iran regime change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/macron-sounds-chaos-warning-over-iran-regime-change/): Israel’s strikes on Iran began with nuclear sites, but talk of ‘regime change’ is now out in the open.
- [The propaganda war between Israel and Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/the-propaganda-war-between-israel-and-iran/): As Israel and Iran launch strikes against each other, a parallel propaganda war is taking place.
- ['Fantastic Man, We Spoke Last Night': Trump Lauds PM Modi, Again Raises India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/fantastic-man-we-spoke-last-night-trump-lauds-pm-modi-again-raises-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): During last night’s call, Modi told Trump the ceasefire was achieved through military-level talks between India and Pakistan, not US mediation
- ['Iran Has Enough For 9 Atomic Bombs': Israel's Foreign Minister On Tehran's Nuclear Capability | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-has-enough-for-9-atomic-bombs-israels-foreign-minister-on-tehrans-nuclear-capability-exclusive/): Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar claimed that in terms of enrichment, Iran is “very advanced” and has started making progress when it comes to weaponisation as well
- [‘Don’t Want An Open-Ended War’: Israeli Minister Cites ‘Double Existential Threat’ From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/dont-want-an-open-ended-war-israeli-minister-cites-double-existential-threat-from-iran/): Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar asserted that there are no negotiations with the Iranian regime and Israel is focussed on dismantling Tehran’s elimination plan.
- [Modi Calls Trump’s Bluff in 35-Minute Call | News18 Reports | Operation Sindoor | #TheRightStand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/modi-calls-trumps-bluff-in-35-minute-call-news18-reports-operation-sindoor-therightstand/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump spoke for 35 minutes in a high-stakes phone call — and sources tell CNN-News18 that Modi directly pushed back against Trump’s pressure tactics over the escalating Iran conflict.In this exclusive VOD, senior editor Siddhant Sibbal breaks down:1. What was discussed during the call2. How Modi reportedly “called Trump’s […]
- [India Launches ‘Operation Sindhu’ To Rescue Stranded Citizens From War-Hit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/india-launches-operation-sindhu-to-rescue-stranded-citizens-from-war-hit-iran/): In the first phase, 110 Indian students were safely evacuated from northern Iran and transported overland to Armenia on June 17.
- [Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast, threatens Mexico with flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/hurricane-erick-approaches-pacific-coast-threatens-mexico-with-flooding/): Erick is expected to rapidly intensify and reach major hurricane strength as it approaches Mexico’s coast.
- [How has Iran managed to pierce through Israel’s air defence systems?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/how-has-iran-managed-to-pierce-through-israels-air-defence-systems/): Hypersonic missiles, among other techniques, can trick air defence systems.
- [Nigerian University Staff Frisk Female Students To Enforce 'No Bra, No Entry' Rule, Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/nigerian-university-staff-frisk-female-students-to-enforce-no-bra-no-entry-rule-sparks-outrage/): A viral video showed female invigilators physically touching students’ chests to enforce the school’s controversial “No Bra, No Entry” rule for exam halls.
- [Cargo Jets Originating from Beijing Go Off Radar near Tehran, China Arms Iran Against Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/cargo-jets-originating-from-beijing-go-off-radar-near-tehran-china-arms-iran-against-israel/): At least three cargo planes departing from China have reportedly landed in Iran under mysterious circumstances. The planes reportedly started taking off a day after Israel attacked Beijing ally Tehran on June 13.Data showed that on each flight, the plane flew westward along northern China, crossing into Kazakhstan and then fell off the radar as […]
- [From 1996 To Now: Netanyahu’s Decades-Long Warnings That Iran Is Nearing Nuclear Weapon | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/from-1996-to-now-netanyahus-decades-long-warnings-that-iran-is-nearing-nuclear-weapon-video/): The video, compiled by American broadcaster CNN, has been widely shared on social media
- [Is Pope Leo XIV Related To Madonna, Justin Bieber And Angelina Jolie? Family Tree Reveals…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/is-pope-leo-xiv-related-to-madonna-justin-bieber-and-angelina-jolie-family-tree-reveals/): An extensive genealogical study by The New York Times, in collaboration with American Ancestors and the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami, has unearthed the fascinating heritage.
- [Trump On Possible US Strike Against Iran: ‘Nobody Knows What I’m Going To Do’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/trump-on-possible-us-strike-against-iran-nobody-knows-what-im-going-to-do/): Donald Trump said that Iran had reached out seeking negotiations, although he offered no further details.
- [Iran will defend itself in Israel conflict with ‘full force’, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-will-defend-itself-in-israel-conflict-with-full-force-official-says/): Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran is ‘for the time being’ focused on targeting Israeli sites only as conflict enters sixth day.
- [Songs of Love and War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/songs-of-love-and-war/): Four songs on Middle Eastern conflicts with a sense of love for Arab identity and commitment to the Palestinian cause.
- [Mapping Iran’s most significant strikes on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/mapping-irans-most-significant-strikes-on-israel/): Using open-source intelligence and visual evidence, Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit has mapped key Iranian strikes on Israel.
- [India vs Pakistan confirmed at ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/india-vs-pakistan-confirmed-at-icc-womens-cricket-world-cup-t20-world-cup/): Despite the recent military escalations, the South Asian cricket giants will meet at the 50-over and 20-over World Cups.
- [Israeli forces kill 47 Palestinians in Gaza, including 11 awaiting aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israeli-forces-kill-47-palestinians-in-gaza-including-11-awaiting-aid/): At least 11 people killed in Israeli fire at crowds of Palestinians seeking aid in central Gaza, medics say.
- [Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/supreme-leader-khamenei-says-iran-will-never-surrender/): In an address to the nation, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s call for surrender.
- [Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears in court on ‘terrorism’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/member-of-irish-rap-band-kneecap-appears-in-court-on-terrorism-charge/): Liam O’Hanna, 27, is accused of breaking British law by waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London last November.
- [Is Iran ‘very close’ to building a nuclear bomb as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/is-iran-very-close-to-building-a-nuclear-bomb-as-trump-claims/): The US president’s own intelligence chief and the IAEA don’t think Iran is building nuclear weapons at all.
- [What’s the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on oil prices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/whats-the-impact-of-the-israel-iran-conflict-on-oil-prices/): Their air strikes are roiling energy markets and raising fears over inflation.
- [‘Growing number’ of Britons view Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/growing-number-of-britons-view-israels-actions-in-gaza-as-genocide-poll/): British sympathy for the Palestinian cause – and criticism of Israel – is surging, according to a new survey.
- [‘This Is Serious…’: British Columbia Premier Urges Terror Tag For Lawrence Bishnoi Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/this-is-serious-british-columbia-premier-urges-terror-tag-for-lawrence-bishnoi-gang/): British Columbia Premier David Eby has alleged that gang has been linked to extortion and other crimes against South Asian community members in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario.
- [‘How Can You Not Know Population Of Iran?’ Tucker Carlson Grills US Senator Ted Cruz In Viral Clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/how-can-you-not-know-population-of-iran-tucker-carlson-grills-us-senator-ted-cruz-in-viral-clip/): In the video clip, Tucker Carlson is seen blasting senator Ted Cruz for not knowing the details of “the country you seek to topple”
- [US Admits To Bombing Iran In Slip-Up? Israel Hits 1,100 Assets In Tehran, Says ‘Operating Freely’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/us-admits-to-bombing-iran-in-slip-up-israel-hits-1100-assets-in-tehran-says-operating-freely/): Explosions rocked Tehran on June 18 as Israel claimed attacks on centrifuge and weapons production sites in Iran, as the conflict entered its sixth dayIsraeli military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin announced that the country’s air force is “operating freely in Iran”, reported The Times of Israel n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [India Rejected Boeing E-7 In 2022. Now Even The US Has Scrapped It. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/india-rejected-boeing-e-7-in-2022-now-even-the-us-has-scrapped-it-heres-why/): The US is now developing an AI-driven Joint All-Domain Command and Control Network to integrate data sources and cut dependence on single aircraft like the Boeing E-7 AWACS
- [Fortified And Hidden In A Mountain: Why Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Is Critical?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/fortified-and-hidden-in-a-mountain-why-irans-fordow-nuclear-site-is-critical/): Fordow was publicly revealed in 2009 when then US President Barack Obama, alongside France and UK, accused Iran of secretly constructing the underground facility.
- [Explosions Rock Tehran As Israel Launches Fresh Attacks On Iran’s Military Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/explosions-rock-tehran-as-israel-launches-fresh-attacks-on-irans-military-targets/): Loud blasts were heard and at least five columns of smoke were visible in the east and southeast regions of the Iranian capital.
- [Netanyahu’s spent 33 years warning an Iran nuke is ‘imminent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/netanyahus-spent-33-years-warning-an-iran-nuke-is-imminent/): The man who cried ‘bomb’. Benjamin Netanyahu has been telling the world that Iran was creating a nuclear weapon.
- [Modi Lands In Zagreb, Marking The First-Ever Visit By An Indian Prime Minister To Croatia | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/modi-lands-in-zagreb-marking-the-first-ever-visit-by-an-indian-prime-minister-to-croatia-news18/): | PM Modi lands in Zagreb, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia; the trip is expected to deepen strategic and bilateral ties between the two nations. n18oc_world
- [The AI Hit Job: How Israel Used A Remote-Controlled Gun To Kill Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/the-ai-hit-job-how-israel-used-a-remote-controlled-gun-to-kill-irans-top-nuclear-scientist/): Western intelligence believed Mohsen Fakhrizadeh had led “Project Amad,” Iran’s covert nuclear weapons initiative in the early 2000s.
- ['A Real, Authentic, Fun Life': Meghan Markle Reflects on Her Viral 'Baby Momma' Dance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/a-real-authentic-fun-life-meghan-markle-reflects-on-her-viral-baby-momma-dance/): Meghan also spoke about her aim to be more open online as she builds her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard
- [Which Bomb Is The World's Deadliest? Can Wipe Out Everything Within 100 Km | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/which-bomb-is-the-worlds-deadliest-can-wipe-out-everything-within-100-km-explained/): Despite its unmatched power, the world’s largest nuclear bomb was never meant for real use due to its size and devastation, serving as a grim symbol of nuclear destruction
- [New Covid Variant ‘Nimbus’ Spreads In US, Causes Painful ‘Razor Blade Throat’. What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/new-covid-variant-nimbus-spreads-in-us-causes-painful-razor-blade-throat-what-is-it/): Known scientifically as NB.1.8.1, the variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and was first detected in China earlier this year.
- [Israel tried to break Iran – but it may have actually helped unite it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-tried-to-break-iran-but-it-may-have-actually-helped-unite-it/): Instead of deepening divisions, Israel’s assault appears to be reinforcing national unity across political lines.
- [China Evacuates Citizens as Iran, Israel Trade Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/china-evacuates-citizens-as-iran-israel-trade-fire/): China urged its citizens in Iran and Israel to leave urgently amid escalating conflict. Beijing confirmed 791 Chinese nationals were relocated from Iran, with over 1,000 more evacuating. Iran and Israel exchanged fire for a sixth straight day. n18oc_crux
- [Over 580 Killed In Iran, 24 In Israel As Aerial Conflict Enters Sixth Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/over-580-killed-in-iran-24-in-israel-as-aerial-conflict-enters-sixth-day/): The recent escalation of tensions between both the sides have pushed the Middle East on the brink of an all-out war.
- [How India Prevented Trump Meeting PM Modi Same Day As Asim Munir At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/how-india-prevented-trump-meeting-pm-modi-same-day-as-asim-munir-at-white-house/): New Delhi surely would have wanted to avoid a situation where India and Pakistan were hyphenated on US soil
- [Iran ‘In Total Control of Israel’s Skies’, ‘Blasts Rock Tel Aviv’ As IRGC Fires Hypersonic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-in-total-control-of-israels-skies-blasts-rock-tel-aviv-as-irgc-fires-hypersonic-missile/): The Israeli military said on June 18 that new waves of missiles had been launched from Iran, resulting in explosions and fires in the capital, Tel Aviv. This comes after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement saying they have “gained complete control over the skies” of IsraelThe IRGC statement came soon after […]
- [Two Iranian Nuclear Sites In Karaj Destroyed After Israeli Strikes, Says UN Atomic Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/two-iranian-nuclear-sites-in-karaj-destroyed-after-israeli-strikes-says-un-atomic-body/): These facilities were used to manufacture key parts for centrifuges, which are crucial in the uranium enrichment process
- [PM Modi Arrives At Croatia, First Indian PM To Visit Balkan Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/pm-modi-arrives-at-croatia-first-indian-pm-to-visit-balkan-nation/): This is the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship. 
- [Iran warns US intervention in conflict with Israel risks ‘all out war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-warns-us-intervention-in-conflict-with-israel-risks-all-out-war/): Esmaeil Baghaei tells Al Jazeera that ‘any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.’
- [The history of Netanyahu’s rhetoric on Iran’s nuclear ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/the-history-of-netanyahus-rhetoric-on-irans-nuclear-ambitions/): Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of an imminent threat from an Iranian nuclear bomb for more than 30 years.
- [Video: Foreign nationals evacuated from Israel arrive in Bulgaria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/video-foreign-nationals-evacuated-from-israel-arrive-in-bulgaria/): A number of foreign- and dual-nationality citizens evacuated from Israel have arrived in Bulgaria.
- [‘Iran Won't Surrender’: Khamenei Says Israel Made A 'Grave Mistake', Warns Of Consequences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/iran-wont-surrender-khamenei-says-israel-made-a-grave-mistake-warns-of-consequences/): In a first television address to the nation after the latest conflict, the supreme leader asserted that Tehran will not surrender or accept an imposed peace or war.
- [Premier League schedule released: Man United vs Arsenal on opening weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/premier-league-schedule-released-man-united-vs-arsenal-on-opening-weekend/): Champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the season’s first match while Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to play Man Utd.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns diplomacy in ‘crisis’ after Trump’s early G7 exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/ukraines-zelenskyy-warns-diplomacy-in-crisis-after-trumps-early-g7-exit/): Ukraine’s leader was denied a meeting with his most powerful ally, after Donald Trump left the summit a day early.
- [Trump “more likely to escalate” attack on Iran than stop it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/trump-more-likely-to-escalate-attack-on-iran-than-stop-it/): Ali Vaez says Trump is the only one who could halt Israel’s attacks on Iran, but he’s more likely to join the fight than
- [Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/kenyan-police-shoot-bystander-at-close-range-during-latest-protests/): Protesters clash with police and armed men in Nairobi after a bystander is shot, demanding justice and resignations.
- [Israel Running Low On Air Defence Systems, Arrow Missiles May Last Only Days: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/israel-running-low-on-air-defence-systems-arrow-missiles-may-last-only-days-report/): With Iranian attacks continuing daily, Israeli defence systems have come under serious pressure as they are running low on Arrow missiles designed to intercept ballistic missiles.
- [Did Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Go Shopping Before Trump Meeting? Viral Video Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/did-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-go-shopping-before-trump-meeting-viral-video-sparks-buzz/): The video, which appears to show Munir walking inside a mall, has gone viral online, with netizens wondering if he took out time from his official visit for leisure
- ['Nowadays, Fighting On Twitter?': PM Modi's Fun Banter With Macron Grabs Internet's Attention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/nowadays-fighting-on-twitter-pm-modis-fun-banter-with-macron-grabs-internets-attention/): A digital spat broke out between Macron and Donald Trump ecentlly over Israel-Iran diplomacy.
- ['A State Harbours Terrorists...': India Slams Pakistan At UN, Describes Op Sindoor As A 'Duty'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/a-state-harbours-terrorists-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-describes-op-sindoor-as-a-duty/): Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan claims victimhood, but it is the epicentre of jihadist terrorists
- [Ukraine’s ‘Spiderweb’ drone assault forces Russia to shelter, move aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/ukraines-spiderweb-drone-assault-forces-russia-to-shelter-move-aircraft/): A psychological blow may be the biggest impact of Ukraine’s Spiderweb operation, say experts.
- [Did Trump approve Israel’s attack on Iran, and is the US preparing for war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/did-trump-approve-israels-attack-on-iran-and-is-the-us-preparing-for-war/): The US president has supported diplomacy, but recent statements suggest he may back military action as coercion.
- [A port CEO panned Trump’s tariffs. Then a Chinese envoy’s wife sent praise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/18/a-port-ceo-panned-trumps-tariffs-then-a-chinese-envoys-wife-sent-praise/): Chinese diplomat’s spouse praised Port of Los Angeles CEO for opposing Trump’s trade war, emails show.
- [How close are Iran and Israel to full-scale war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-close-are-iran-and-israel-to-full-scale-war/): As Tehran evacuates, an unpopular Iranian government must win over a panicked public facing an all-out war.
- [Why US troops are concerned about Trump’s deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/why-us-troops-are-concerned-about-trumps-deployment/): As President Trump deploys troops to guard against protesters in Los Angeles, service members share concern over orders.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-19-2025/): Here are the key events on day seven of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [How does Israel restrict its media from reporting on the Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-does-israel-restrict-its-media-from-reporting-on-the-iran-conflict/): The military censor has introduced a slew of new restrictions on journalists covering the unfolding war. 
- [Club World Cup: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/club-world-cup-bayern-munich-vs-boca-juniors-start-team-news-lineups/): Two-time winners Bayern Munich take on Argentina giants Boca Juniors in the group stage of FIFA Club World Cup in Miami.
- [Netanyahu Says Regime Change In Iran Not Israel’s Goal But ‘Could Be A Result’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/netanyahu-says-regime-change-in-iran-not-israels-goal-but-could-be-a-result/): Israel-Iran Conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that regime change is a matter for the Iranian people, not an agenda Israel is actively pursuing.
- [TikTok Up And Running In US For 90 More Days As Donald Trump Extends Sale Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/tiktok-up-and-running-in-us-for-90-more-days-as-donald-trump-extends-sale-deadline/): Donald Trump signed an executive order granting a third extension for the Chinese company to sell its platform.
- [Elon Musk Slams Presidential Aide As ‘Snake’ For Ruining Bromance With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/elon-musk-slams-presidential-aide-as-snake-for-ruining-bromance-with-donald-trump/): Musk lashes out at Trump’s personnel chief Sergio Gor, calling him a “snake” for ruining Elon-Donald bromance.
- ['Democracy Undermined': How Trump's Invitation To Asim Munir Bypasses Elected Govt In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/democracy-undermined-how-trumps-invitation-to-asim-munir-bypasses-elected-govt-in-pakistan/): Pakistani government sources said the meeting shows that in Pakistan, it is the army and not the elected government that holds authority in foreign policy and national security
- [US, Iran Officials Held Several Direct Talks Amid Escalating Israel Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-iran-officials-held-several-direct-talks-amid-escalating-israel-conflict-report/): Israel-Iran Conflict: The discussions were aimed at finding a diplomatic resolution and began after Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran starting June 13.
- [Israel massacres in Gaza, lockdowns West Bank as attention shifts to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-massacres-in-gaza-lockdowns-west-bank-as-attention-shifts-to-iran/): As the world focuses on Israel’s war with Iran, violence against Palestinians has scaled up in the occupied territories.
- [What is the War Powers Act, and can it stop Trump from attacking Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-is-the-war-powers-act-and-can-it-stop-trump-from-attacking-iran/): While the US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, the reality is far more complicated.
- [Israel-Iran War Day 7: Trump Mulls US Involvement; Putin, Xi Call For Ceasefire | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-war-day-7-trump-mulls-us-involvement-putin-xi-call-for-ceasefire-top-updates/): As the war between Iran and Israel entered its seventh day on Thursday, both diplomatic and military pressures are mounting as the conflict intensifies
- [Israeli attacks kill at least 81 people including aid seekers in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-81-people-including-aid-seekers-in-gaza/): At least 16 Palestinians waiting for food aid were killed by Israeli troops near the Netzarim Corridor in northern Gaza.
- [Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/real-madrid-star-mbappe-hospitalised-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): The Real Madrid, France international forward Kylian Mbappe is being treated for gastroenteritis at FIFA Club World Cup.
- [Video shows SpaceX Starship explode at test site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/video-shows-spacex-starship-explode-at-test-site/): Eyewitness video shows SpaceX’s Starship 36 erupting in a huge fireball during a ground test in Texas.
- [Iran Unleashes "Cluster Bombs", Israel Walks Back Claim Of Attacking Russian-Operated Nuke Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iran-unleashes-cluster-bombs-israel-walks-back-claim-of-attacking-russian-operated-nuke-site/): The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday (June 19) urged Israel to immediately halt air attacks on the Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran where Russian specialists work.Bushehr, Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant, uses Russian fuel that Russia then takes back when it is spent in order to reduce nuclear proliferation risk.On June 18, Putin confirmed […]
- [‘Netanyahu Just Wants To Stay In Power’: Bill Clinton's Message To Trump On Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/netanyahu-just-wants-to-stay-in-power-bill-clintons-message-to-trump-on-iran-conflict/): Bill Clinton criticised Benjamin Netanyahu and accused the Israeli Prime Minister of fueling tensions with Iran for political survival.
- ["Khamenei Can't Exist" Israel Declares "Goal Of Operation", IAEA Says 'No Evidence' Of Iran Nukes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/khamenei-cant-exist-israel-declares-goal-of-operation-iaea-says-no-evidence-of-iran-nukes/): Hours after Iran’s strike on Israeli hospital, the nation’s defence minister on June 19 said, “Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is modern day Hitler and cannot be allowed to exist”Israel Katz said “Khamenei openly declared he wants Israel destroyed, and personally ordered the strike on the hospital” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Stellar Boom! Exploding Dying Star Seen From Earth With Naked Eye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/stellar-boom-exploding-dying-star-seen-from-earth-with-naked-eye/): V462 Lupi, a star in a distant binary system, has exploded in a rare cosmic event that may be briefly visible to the unaided eye.
- [Barack Obama Warns US ‘Dangerously Close’ To Normalizing Autocracy: 'But I’m Still Optimistic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/barack-obama-warns-us-dangerously-close-to-normalizing-autocracy-but-im-still-optimistic/): Barack Obama criticised the Donald Trump administration, questioning the White House’s commitment to the democratic principles “long upheld by the United States. “
- [In Fiery Tucker Carlson Interview, Ted Cruz Says Supporting Israel Is A Biblical Duty | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/in-fiery-tucker-carlson-interview-ted-cruz-says-supporting-israel-is-a-biblical-duty-video/): US Senator justified that the biblical teaching forms the basis of his strong backing for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Iran
- [Putin, Xi criticise Israel’s attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/putin-xi-criticise-israels-attacks-on-iran-urge-de-escalation/): The Russian and Chinese leaders agree there is no military solution to the dispute over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
- [Iraq 2003 vs Iran 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iraq-2003-vs-iran-2025/): We compare and contrast the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq over alleged weapons of mass destruction with Israel’s military
- [‘Cancer-Like Entity’: North Korea Slams Israel, US Over Middle East Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/cancer-like-entity-north-korea-slams-israel-us-over-middle-east-conflict/): The North Korean foreign spokesperson said that the present grave situation witnessed by the world clearly proves that Israel is a cancer-like entity for peace in the Middle East.
- [China Urges “Israel” to Cease Fire, Warns Against US “Use of Force”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/china-urges-israel-to-cease-fire-warns-against-us-use-of-force/): China urged all sides, “especially Israel,” to immediately cease fighting with Iran and ease tensions. Beijing condemned Trump’s threat against Khamenei and warned the Middle East crisis risks spiraling out of control. China reaffirmed opposition to force and violations of sovereignty under international law. n18oc_crux
- ['Will It Work?' Trump Asks Military If Bunker Buster Bombs Can Crack Iran’s Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/will-it-work-trump-asks-military-if-bunker-buster-bombs-can-crack-irans-nuclear-sites/): Reports from US news media sites Fox and Axios said that Donald Trump is asking his military advisors if bunker buster bombs will work on Iran’s nuclear sites.
- [What Is Iran’s Sejil Missile, First Tested In 2008, That Hit An Israeli Hospital?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-is-irans-sejil-missile-first-tested-in-2008-that-hit-an-israeli-hospital/): Iran began developing the Sejil missile in 1990, reportedly with Chinese help. First tested in 2008, it later saw upgrades, with a 1,900 km range and key 2021 drill inclusion
- [Israel threatens to kill Iran’s supreme leader after missile strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-threatens-to-kill-irans-supreme-leader-after-missile-strikes/): Israel’s defence minister threatened to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after Iranian missiles
- [How Trump’s position has changed on Iran, splitting MAGA base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-trumps-position-has-changed-on-iran-splitting-maga-base/): ‘I may do it. I may not’: Trump’s position on the Iran-Israel conflict has shifted over the past week of violence.
- [Video: Israeli attacks on Iran’s facilities risk ‘nuclear contamination’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/video-israeli-attacks-on-irans-facilities-risk-nuclear-contamination/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports in Tehran under attack from Israel, which has been striking Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- [Israel Threatens To Strike "Khamenei's Bunker" Over Hospital Strike, Iran: Target Was Military Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-threatens-to-strike-khameneis-bunker-over-hospital-strike-iran-target-was-military-site/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would “pay a heavy price” after a hospital in southern Israel was hit during an Iranian missile attack on Thursday (June 19), while his defence minister said Iran’s supreme leader would be “held accountable”.”This morning, Iran’s terrorist dictators fired missiles at Soroka Hospital… and at civilians in the […]
- [After Iran, India To Evacuate Stranded Citizens From Israel Amid Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/after-iran-india-to-evacuate-stranded-citizens-from-israel-amid-conflict/): Post Content
- [‘It Was A Mistake’: Israel Backtracks On Claim Of Hitting Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/it-was-a-mistake-israel-backtracks-on-claim-of-hitting-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant/): Israel neither confirms nor denies Bushehr strike, Russia says personnel are safe.
- [Israel-Iran War: Can A Nation Bomb Another's Nuclear Site? Article 56 Of Geneva Convention Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-war-can-a-nation-bomb-anothers-nuclear-site-article-56-of-geneva-convention-explained/): Article 56 was added in 1977 to the Geneva Conventions as part of the Additional Protocols meant to protect civilian lives during armed conflict
- [‘Chernobyl-Style Damage’: Russia Warns US Against Entering Iran-Israel War After Bushehr Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/chernobyl-style-damage-russia-warns-us-against-entering-iran-israel-war-after-bushehr-strike/): For the second day in a row, the Kremlin warned the Trump administration against joining the Iran-Israel conflict.
- [Rainstorms trigger severe flooding in south China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/rainstorms-trigger-severe-flooding-in-south-china/): Heavy rainfall in southern China has caused severe flooding and landslides, affecting over 300,000 people.
- [Can the Israeli and Iranian economies survive a war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/can-the-israeli-and-iranian-economies-survive-a-war/): Costs of war and damage done since Friday will be expensive for both Israel and Iran.
- [DR Congo and Rwanda sign draft peace agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement/): Provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern DRC expected to be formally signed on June 27.
- [Israeli TikTok trend mocks bombed Iranian TV presenter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israeli-tiktok-trend-mocks-bombed-iranian-tv-presenter/): Israeli social media users are making videos mocking an Iranian TV anchor whose broadcast was interrupted by a bombing.
- ['Their American Friends...': Khamenei Says US Strike Plans On Iran Expose Israel’s 'Inability'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/their-american-friends-khamenei-says-us-strike-plans-on-iran-expose-israels-inability/): His remarks come as it was reported that senior US officials are preparing for a potential strike on Iran in the coming days.
- [Pro-Israel Hackers Steal $90 Million From Iran Crypto Exchange, Leak Source Code](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/pro-israel-hackers-steal-90-million-from-iran-crypto-exchange-leak-source-code/): The leaked files include blockchain scripts, internal privacy settings, and server lists, seriously weakening Nobitex’s cybersecurity
- [From Crude Penis Jokes To S***hole Countries: 5 Times Trump Made Headlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/from-crude-penis-jokes-to-shole-countries-5-times-trump-made-headlines/): In 2018, US President Donald Trump called Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations ‘shithole countries’ during a meeting at the White House.
- [Natanz, Fordow, Bushehr: How Much Damage Has Israel Inflicted On Iran's Nuclear Programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/natanz-fordow-bushehr-how-much-damage-has-israel-inflicted-on-irans-nuclear-programme/): As Israel expands its nuclear strikes on Iran, questions grow over how much damage has really been done to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
- [Iran launches missile attacks as Israel strikes nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iran-launches-missile-attacks-as-israel-strikes-nuclear-sites/): Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital while Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites amid escalating conflict.
- [Potential US military escalation in Iran is a “coercive lever”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/potential-us-military-escalation-in-iran-is-a-coercive-lever/): Andreas Krieg says Israel is shaping Trump’s view on Iran’s nukes – increasing the chances of US military involvement.
- [Israel Claims Iran's Arak Reactor ‘Neutralised’; IAEA Says No Nuclear Material At Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-claims-irans-arak-reactor-neutralised-iaea-says-no-nuclear-material-at-site/): IDF said that it has ‘neutralised’ Iran’s bomb-linked reactor while the IAEA denied any radiological threat.
- [How Israel’s Sea Shield ‘Barak-Magan’ With 360° Radar Is Taking Down Iranian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-israels-sea-shield-barak-magan-with-360-radar-is-taking-down-iranian-drones/): Military analysts say Barak-Magan may become key to Israel’s naval defence as cheap but deadly drone threats continue to grow across the region
- ['Khamenei Shouldn't Continue To Exist': Israeli Minister's Stark Warning Against Iran Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/khamenei-shouldnt-continue-to-exist-israeli-ministers-stark-warning-against-iran-leader/): The statement came after Iran launched a large missile attack, striking Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba
- [US May Enter Iran-Israel Conflict 'In Coming Days' As Officials Ready Strike Plans: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-may-enter-iran-israel-conflict-in-coming-days-as-officials-ready-strike-plans-report/): Leadership across key federal agencies is reportedly bracing for action with some officials already laying groundwork for a rapid military response.
- [Putin, Xi Jinping Condemn Israeli Strikes On Iran In Phone Call: 'Violation Of International Law'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/putin-xi-jinping-condemn-israeli-strikes-on-iran-in-phone-call-violation-of-international-law/): During the call, Xi Jinping expressed support for Russian mediation efforts, saying Moscow could play a constructive role in easing tensions.
- [‘Give Us Proof, Not Fiction’: India Slams Canadian Intel Report On ‘Foreign Interference’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/give-us-proof-not-fiction-india-slams-canadian-intel-report-on-foreign-interference-exclusive/): Sources in the Indian establishment accused Canadian PM Mark Carney’s administration of ordering the report to counter domestic criticism following PM Modi’s G7 participation
- [Israel attacks Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor as Iran strikes Israeli hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-attacks-irans-arak-nuclear-reactor-as-iran-strikes-israeli-hospital/): Iranian media report air defences were activated in the area of the Khondab nuclear facility, formerly called Arak.
- [Hurricane Erick upgraded to Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/hurricane-erick-upgraded-to-category-4-storm-as-it-approaches-mexico/): The United States National Hurricane Center has warned of the risk of ‘life-threatening flooding and mudslides’.
- [IAEA chief: No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iaea-chief-no-evidence-iran-is-building-a-nuclear-weapon/): IAEA says no proof of Iranian nuclear weapons plan, despite Israeli attacks and accusations of IAEA bias from Tehran.
- [Trump embraces Pakistan: ‘Tactical romance’ or a new ‘inner circle’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-embraces-pakistan-tactical-romance-or-a-new-inner-circle/): Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.
- ['Thanks For Defending Israel's Skies': Netanyahu Lauds Trump For Support Amid Rising Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/thanks-for-defending-israels-skies-netanyahu-lauds-trump-for-support-amid-rising-iran-tensions/): The statement comes as Israel continues to face missile threats and intensifying hostilities, with US-Israel cooperation drawing global attention.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Tensions Between Israel-Iran Intensifies & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/news18-afternoon-digest-tensions-between-israel-iran-intensifies-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Sanjay Verma, Whom Sonam Raghuvanshi Contacted Over 200 Times In 3 Weeks, Identified and Ananya Panday, Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Fake Tan’ Looks For Film Go Viral.
- ['Terrorist Tyrants': Israel Vows Payback For Soroka Hospital Attack, Iran Says Its Target Was Military Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/terrorist-tyrants-israel-vows-payback-for-soroka-hospital-attack-iran-says-its-target-was-military-base/): At least 25 casualties were reported in Israel after the latest Iranian missile attacks on Tel Aviv, according to paramedics.
- ["Finish the Job..." Trump Approves Iran Attack Plan, Says Fall of Iran's Leadership "Could Happen"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/finish-the-job-trump-approves-iran-attack-plan-says-fall-of-irans-leadership-could-happen/): US President Donald Trump said that the collapse of Iranian regime is possible, saying “anything could happen.” Trump also told reporters that he hasn’t yet made a final decision yet on whether to join Israeli strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has approved plans to strike Iran, but is waiting […]
- [How Far Could Radiation Spread If Israel Or US Strike Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Facility?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-far-could-radiation-spread-if-israel-or-us-strike-irans-fordo-nuclear-facility/): Kelsey Davenport said any radiation leak from Fordo would likely involve low-level alpha particles, posing chemical toxicity risks rather than widespread radioactive fallout
- [No Modi-Zelenskyy Meeting At G7 Summit In Canada | Read Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/no-modi-zelenskyy-meeting-at-g7-summit-in-canada-read-why/): PM Narendra Modi met numerous leaders of various other countries including Italy, France, Korea, Canada, and Australia.
- [Thai government in crisis amid fallout from PM’s leaked phone call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/thai-government-in-crisis-amid-fallout-from-pms-leaked-phone-call/): Backlash over Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen could bring down her government.
- [LA Lakers to be sold in NBA record-breaking $10bn deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/la-lakers-to-be-sold-in-nba-record-breaking-10bn-deal-report/): The famous Los Angeles Lakers will have a new majority owner for the first time in 46 years when Mark Walter takes over.
- [What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, and could US weapons destroy it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-is-irans-fordow-nuclear-facility-and-could-us-weapons-destroy-it/): The IAEA says Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade purity at the site. Iran denies this. 
- [Iranian missiles hit hospital and residential buildings in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iranian-missiles-hit-hospital-and-residential-buildings-in-israel/): Iran launched a missile attack against Israel, causing severe damage and striking Israel’s main hospital in the south.
- [‘Regime change’ in Iran: The West’s undemocratic history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/regime-change-in-iran-the-wests-undemocratic-history/): A quarter century before the 1979 revolution, the US and UK helped depose democratically elected Iranian PM Mossadegh.
- [European Union’s inconsistent stance on the targeting of nuclear facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/european-unions-inconsistent-stance-on-the-targeting-of-nuclear-facilities/): We compare and contrast the EU’s reactions to Russian attacks on nuclear facilities in Ukraine, versus Israel’s attacks
- [Putin rejects question about any potential attempt to kill Iran’s Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/putin-rejects-question-about-any-potential-attempt-to-kill-irans-khamenei/): The Russian president says Iran’s nuclear programme continues and society remains united behind political leadership.
- [Juventus destroy Al Ain 5-0 in FIFA Club World Cup after Trump visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/juventus-destroy-al-ain-5-0-in-fifa-club-world-cup-after-trump-visit/): Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each score two goals hours after Italian team visit the White House.
- [In its war on Ukraine, is Russia’s vast size becoming a liability?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/in-its-war-on-ukraine-is-russias-vast-size-becoming-a-liability/): Ukraine’s retaliatory attacks are more daring than ever, striking deeper into the world’s largest country.
- [Video: Wounded girl in Gaza bids farewell to her dead father and siblings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/video-wounded-girl-in-gaza-bids-farewell-to-her-dead-father-and-siblings/): A badly wounded Palestinian girl in Gaza embraces the body of her father, who was killed in an Israeli attack.
- ['Leave If You Feel Unsafe': India Urges Citizens To Consider Voluntary Exit From Israel, Issues Helpline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/leave-if-you-feel-unsafe-india-urges-citizens-to-consider-voluntary-exit-from-israel-issues-helpline/): The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has not ordered a mandatory evacuation, but has “strongly urged” Indian nationals to voluntarily depart if they feel insecure.
- [Israel-Iran War: Electricity At 3%, Armageddon At 90%. What Is 'Enriched' Uranium? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-war-electricity-at-3-armageddon-at-90-what-is-enriched-uranium-explained/): Naturally found in the earth, uranium primarily exists as two isotopes: uranium-238 (which makes up 99.27%) and uranium-235 (a mere 0.72%)
- [Iran Makes Key IRGC Appointment As Israeli Ground Ops Loom, Warns US Again Against Meddling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iran-makes-key-irgc-appointment-as-israeli-ground-ops-loom-warns-us-again-against-meddling/): The decision came as Israeli ground operation is looming in the Islamic Republic after the tensions escalated in the Middle East due to violent engagement between Iran and Israel. 
- ['Remarkable Symbol': PM Modi Receives 'Special Gift' From Croatian Counterpart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/remarkable-symbol-pm-modi-receives-special-gift-from-croatian-counterpart/): Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic gifted PM Narendra Modi a reprint of Vezdin’s Sanskrit Grammar, highlighting historic cultural ties.
- [US Resumes Student Visa Applications, But Demands Access To Social Media Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-resumes-student-visa-applications-but-demands-access-to-social-media-accounts/): The US State Department resumed processing student visas with new guidelines requiring access to applicants’ public social media accounts.
- [Iran's Ballistic Missiles Land On Israel's Beersheba Hospital, Netanyahu Vows To "Exact Full Price"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/irans-ballistic-missiles-land-on-israels-beersheba-hospital-netanyahu-vows-to-exact-full-price/): A hospital in Beersheba in southern Israel has been directly hit by an Iranian missile. Soroka hospital has been extensively damaged, more than 30 people have been injured. Israel will respond forcefully after Iran hit a major hospital with a ballistic missile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned. The strikes come as Donald Trump approved plans […]
- [Chaos Erupts As Patients, Staff Run In Panic After Iranian Missile Hit Hospital In Israel | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/chaos-erupts-as-patients-staff-run-in-panic-after-iranian-missile-hit-hospital-in-israel-video/): Over 30 people have been injured after Soroka Medical Centre, the largest hospital in Israel’s south, was hit amid a series of Iranian strikes across the country.
- [Trump Angling For A Nobel Peace Prize? The Story Behind That Lunch With Pakistan’s Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-angling-for-a-nobel-peace-prize-the-story-behind-that-lunch-with-pakistans-asim-munir/): Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, sparking buzz about his Nobel ambitions and raising questions about motives and diplomacy
- ['Two Very Smart People': In A First, Trump Credits India, Pakistan For Averting War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/two-very-smart-people-in-a-first-trump-credits-india-pakistan-for-averting-war/): Trump, for the first time, did not claim mediation between India and Pakistan, and praised PM Modi and Pakistan’s Munir for avoiding further conflict after Operation Sindoor.
- [No More Delays: NASA Sets New Launch Time For Axiom-4 Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/no-more-delays-nasa-sets-new-launch-time-for-axiom-4-mission-carrying-indias-shubhanshu-shukla/): Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission will launch India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to the ISS on June 22. Peggy Whitson will command, conducting 60 experiments, including seven from India.
- ['All Options On The Table': Iran Warns US Against Direct Intervention In Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/all-options-on-the-table-iran-warns-us-against-direct-intervention-in-israel-conflict/): Post Content
- [Why Israel wants US bunker busters to hit Iran’s Fordow nuclear site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/why-israel-wants-us-bunker-busters-to-hit-irans-fordow-nuclear-site/): The United States’s B-2 stealth bomber is currently the only aircraft designed to deploy the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs.
- [Pattachitra Painting To Silver Candle Stand: A Look At PM Modi’s Gifts For Croatian Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/pattachitra-painting-to-silver-candle-stand-a-look-at-pm-modis-gifts-for-croatian-leadership/): From Odisha’s Pattachitra Painting to silver candle stand from Rajasthan, the gifts showcased Indian culture and tradition.
- [Soroka Hospital In Israel Hit By Missile, IDF Jets Strike Iran's Arak Reactor: 10 Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/soroka-hospital-in-israel-hit-by-missile-idf-jets-strike-irans-arak-reactor-10-updates/): Meanwhile, as the fighting between Israel and Iran continues, US President Donald Trump has hinted that the US may join the conflict.
- [House Of Iran’s First Supreme Leader Stands Devoid Of Splendor In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/house-of-irans-first-supreme-leader-stands-devoid-of-splendor-in-tehran/): The single-storey house in the Husayniyeh Jamaran area belonged to Hujjal al-Islam Sayyid Mahdi Imam Jamah, who had offered the building to Imam Khomenei for free.
- [Israel-Iran War: US 'Doomsday Plane' That Can Survive Nukes Spotted. Here's What It Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-iran-war-us-doomsday-plane-that-can-survive-nukes-spotted-heres-what-it-means/): The ‘Doomsday Plane’, also known as the ‘Flying Pentagon’, is a secure command center that can withstand nuclear blasts and stay airborne for over 35 hours without landing
- [Devi Khadka: The woman leading the fight against wartime sexual violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/devi-khadka-the-woman-leading-the-fight-against-wartime-sexual-violence/): In Nepal, Devi Khadka confronts her past while challenging those in power who seek to erase wartime rape from history.
- [How US Entry Into Iran-Israel Conflict Could Cripple Tehran’s Underground Nuclear Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/how-us-entry-into-iran-israel-conflict-could-cripple-tehrans-underground-nuclear-facilities/): Fordow lies too deep for Israel to strike, but a US air campaign using GBU-57s, JASSMs, and decoy tactics could damage Iran’s nuclear programme at its core
- [Operation Sindhu | About 110 Indian Students Stranded In Iran Evacuated | Israel Iran War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/operation-sindhu-about-110-indian-students-stranded-in-iran-evacuated-israel-iran-war-news18/): Relieved and emotional, 110 Indian students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran express gratitude to the Government of India for swift action n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Bangladesh Facing An Unprecedented Crisis, But We Will Return’: Senior Awami League Leader | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/bangladesh-facing-an-unprecedented-crisis-but-we-will-return-senior-awami-league-leader-exclusive/): Obaidul Quader said Muhammad Yunus’ agenda is to malign India and dismantle democratic institutions in Bangladesh
- [Bangladesh News | Citizens Recall Sheikh Hasina's Stable Rule Amid Rising Tensions | Awami League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/bangladesh-news-citizens-recall-sheikh-hasinas-stable-rule-amid-rising-tensions-awami-league/): | Uncertainty grows in Bangladesh as Awami League’s Quader highlights tensions; citizens recall Sheikh Hasina’s stable rule amid rising anxieties. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship Explodes During Static Fire Test | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/elon-musks-spacex-starship-explodes-during-static-fire-test-video/): In the footage, a powerful blast erupts from the base of the rocket, engulfing the surrounding area in flames and smoke
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,211](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1211/): Here are the key events on day 1,211 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Has Promised Pakistan Unprecedented Access To American Defence Technology | India Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-has-promised-pakistan-unprecedented-access-to-american-defence-technology-india-pakistan/): | Trump has promised Pakistan unprecedented access to American defence technology in return for unconditional military and strategic support against Iran n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Plans Evacuation Of Citizens From Israel, Signals Possible Entry Into Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-plans-evacuation-of-citizens-from-israel-signals-possible-entry-into-iran-conflict/): The US posture, marked by troop movements, jet deployments and evacuation planning, signals serious preparation for direct involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, top sources said
- [Iran State TV Hacked, Airs Message Calling On People To The Streets Amid Live Telecast | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iran-state-tv-hacked-airs-message-calling-on-people-to-the-streets-amid-live-telecast-video/): Iran’s state-run television was hacked, airing a message urging citizens to take to the streets, multiple reports suggested.
- [Iran, China & Security Deals: Decoding Trump's Lunch With Asim Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/iran-china-security-deals-decoding-trumps-lunch-with-asim-munir-exclusive/): Trump has promised Pakistan unprecedented access to American defence technology in return for unconditional military and strategic support against Iran
- [US Restarts Student Visas, Makes Social Media Checks Mandatory For All Applicants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-restarts-student-visas-makes-social-media-checks-mandatory-for-all-applicants/): The US State Department has resumed student visa processing, now requiring all applicants to make their social media accounts public for government review.
- [Michelle Obama Jokes She’s ‘Glad’ She Never Had A Son: ‘Would’ve Been Baby Barack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/michelle-obama-jokes-shes-glad-she-never-had-a-son-wouldve-been-baby-barack/): Michelle Obama said she’s “so glad” she didn’t have a boy while discussing masculinity and parenting.
- [‘This Is Why We’re Fighting Iran’: Israel Shares Video Of Strike On Children’s Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/this-is-why-were-fighting-iran-israel-shares-video-of-strike-on-childrens-center/): IDF says Iran struck children’s center in south Israel and said this is why Israel is fighting Iran.
- [‘Serious’ consequences if Iran’s Bushehr site attacked, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/serious-consequences-if-irans-bushehr-site-attacked-un-says/): The head of the UN atomic watchdog said a strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear site would be a disaster.
- [US Supreme Court lets fuel producers challenge California emissions rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-supreme-court-lets-fuel-producers-challenge-california-emissions-rules/): The dispute centred on an exception granted to California on national vehicle emission standards.
- [UN Nuclear Chief Says No Proof Iran Is Building A Bomb: 'Have Enough Material But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/un-nuclear-chief-says-no-proof-iran-is-building-a-bomb-have-enough-material-but/): When asked whether Israel’s airstrikes had significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear capability, Grossi responded, “No, I wouldn’t say so.”
- [Iran’s dual nationals caught between Israeli bombs and family ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/irans-dual-nationals-caught-between-israeli-bombs-and-family-ties/): Iranian-US dual nationals have taken long trips to leave Iran since conflict began, but others have decided to stay.
- [‘You Have A Call’: Macron’s Quirky Rafale Post Urges Europe To Rethink US Jet Dependence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/you-have-a-call-macrons-quirky-rafale-post-urges-europe-to-rethink-us-jet-dependence/): Emmanuel Macron has been a consistent advocate for strengthening European defence independence.
- [Tech Can Tell If You're Underage, Australia Finds As It Readies Under-16s Social Media Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/tech-can-tell-if-youre-underage-australia-finds-as-it-readies-under-16s-social-media-ban/): Australia finds age checks feasible as it prepares to enforce ban on under-16s using social media.
- [Has Trump put off joining the Israel-Iran conflict for two weeks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/has-trump-put-off-joining-the-israel-iran-conflict-for-two-weeks/): Trump appeared to delay US action on Iran for two weeks on Thursday, but is it just a negotiation tactic?
- [Iranian missile strikes building in Israel’s Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/iranian-missile-strikes-building-in-israels-haifa/): This is the moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Israel’s Haifa, seriously injuring several people.
- [British parliament votes in favour of assisted dying law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/british-parliament-votes-in-favour-of-assisted-dying-law/): The terminally ill adults end of life legislation passed by a vote of 314-291, clearing biggest parliamentary hurdle.
- [Yemen’s Houthis mull how they can help ally Iran against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/yemens-houthis-mull-how-they-can-help-ally-iran-against-israel/): Houthis agreed deal with United States last month, but may resume attacks if it strikes Iran.
- ['Where's Shehbaz Sharif?': Pakistani Media Calls Trump-Asim Munir Meet 'Unsettling'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/wheres-shehbaz-sharif-pakistani-media-calls-trump-asim-munir-meet-unsettling/): Present at the meeting were not just General Munir but also Pakistan’s top intelligence official, Lt Gen Asim Malik
- [US Sanctions Chinese, Turkish Firms For Weapons Shipments To Iran's IRGC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-sanctions-chinese-turkish-firms-for-weapons-shipments-to-irans-irgc/): Post Content
- [Trump now finds himself “hostage to Netanyahu’s agenda”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/trump-now-finds-himself-hostage-to-netanyahus-agenda/): “President Trump can make different decisions, depending on who is talking to him.”
- [Iran, Israel trade air attacks as conflict enters second week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/iran-israel-trade-air-attacks-as-conflict-enters-second-week/): Iranian nuclear scientist killed, third hospital damaged in Tehran as Israeli defence chief vows more intensified raids.
- [Armenian PM in Turkiye for ‘historic’ visit aimed at normalising ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/armenian-pm-in-turkiye-for-historic-visit-aimed-at-normalising-ties/): Nikol Pashinyan’s visit marks Ankara and Yerevan’s second attempt at reconciliation.
- ['Matters Of Life And Death, Not...': Afghan War Veteran Questions Trump On Iran-Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/matters-of-life-and-death-not-afghan-war-veteran-questions-trump-on-iran-israel-conflict/): Responding to Moore’s remarks, Anna Kelly, the White House deputy press secretary, said Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump because they trust him.
- [UK Lawmakers Vote To Allow Assisted Dying For Terminally Ill Adults: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/uk-lawmakers-vote-to-allow-assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-what-is-it/): If passed into law, it would make Britain one of the largest countries by population to allow assisted dying under tightly controlled conditions.
- [Trump Delays Iran Attack As MAGA "Sick of Foreign Wars", Hawks Urge To "Help Israel Finish The Job"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/trump-delays-iran-attack-as-maga-sick-of-foreign-wars-hawks-urge-to-help-israel-finish-the-job/): The prospect of US joining Israeli strikes against Iran has exposed divisions within President Trump’s key support base. Some of the prominent MAGA (Make America Great Again) voices that helped propel Trump back to the White House have been urging him not to get involved in a new Middle East war.Trump’s top lieutenant Steve Bannon […]
- [Iran's Fresh Missile Barrage Triggers Explosions Above Jerusalem, Tel Aviv | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/irans-fresh-missile-barrage-triggers-explosions-above-jerusalem-tel-aviv-top-updates/): Israeli army confirmed that air raid sirens had been triggered in several parts of the country; however, it did not specify the exact locations
- ['My Supporters Are...': Trump Says GOP Not Split Over Iran As Tucker, Bannon Lead Divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/my-supporters-are-trump-says-gop-not-split-over-iran-as-tucker-bannon-lead-divide/): Donald Trump dismissed rumours of criticism from supporters like Tucker Carlson over his stance on the Israel-Iran conflict. Trump said Carlson apologized for grilling Ted Cruz.
- [Missiles vs Money: Are Israel And Iran Fighting A War Neither Can Afford?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/missiles-vs-money-are-israel-and-iran-fighting-a-war-neither-can-afford/): Israel-Iran Conflict: How long either side can afford to keep going and are their economies prepared for it?
- [‘Dire Consequences If Third Party Enters War’: Iran’s Warning After Asim Munir Meets Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/dire-consequences-if-third-party-enters-war-irans-warning-after-asim-munir-meets-trump/): Iran says it expects no third party to interfere in its war with Israel, warns of serious fallout if lines are crossed without naming Pakistan.
- [Deadly And Banned: What To Know About Cluster Bombs Iran Used On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/deadly-and-banned-what-to-know-about-cluster-bombs-iran-used-on-israel/): Israel-Iran Conflict: What makes cluster bombs particularly dangerous is their indiscriminate nature and their long-term threat to civilians.
- [At least 35 killed in new Israeli attack on Gaza aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/at-least-35-killed-in-new-israeli-attack-on-gaza-aid-seekers/): Palestinians seeking aid continue to be killed near distribution sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- [Pro-Palestine activists spray red paint on military plane at UK airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/pro-palestine-activists-spray-red-paint-on-military-plane-at-uk-airbase/): Pro-Palestine activists breached security at a UK airbase and vandalised a military plane.
- [Project 2025: Governance reform or Culture War battle plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/project-2025-governance-reform-or-culture-war-battle-plan/): How has Project 2025 shaped Trump’s second term? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to its former director, Paul Dans.
- [African manhood is broken – and it’s costing women their lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/african-manhood-is-broken-and-its-costing-women-their-lives/): Femicide is surging across the continent. Without cultural reform led by men themselves, more lives will be lost.
- [Indian-Origin BBC Host Naga Munchetty Under Fire Over Off-Air 'Misconduct And Bullying'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/indian-origin-bbc-host-naga-munchetty-under-fire-over-off-air-misconduct-and-bullying/): The 50-year-old broadcaster allegedly came under internal scrutiny in two separate incidents over the past three years.
- [Russia Expects To Agree On Date Next Week For Third Round Of Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/russia-expects-to-agree-on-date-next-week-for-third-round-of-ukraine-peace-talks-kremlin/): Russia expects to agree with Ukraine next week on a date for a third round of peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
- [Indian-American Professor Blames Reservation For Air India Plane Crash, Draws Netizens’ Ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/indian-american-professor-blames-reservation-for-air-india-plane-crash-draws-netizens-ire/): Sharing a recruitment notice of the AAI for the post of Air Traffic Control, Dr Rajeshwari Iyer, argued that in India, safety is not as important as “freeloaders”.
- ['Special Exception': Iran Opens Airspace To Evacuate Indian Students, Arranges Special Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/special-exception-iran-opens-airspace-to-evacuate-indian-students-arranges-special-flights/): Iran has tapped its national carrier Mahaan Air to evacuate Indian students caught in the Iran-Israel conflict.
- [Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/is-trump-planning-an-africa-visa-ban/): African countries make up the bulk of a list of countries that could face new visa bans from August.
- [Pro-Palestinian activists break into UK military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/pro-palestinian-activists-break-into-uk-military-base/): Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns ‘vandalism’ after activists spray red paint into engines of two Voyager planes.
- [EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/eu-squeezes-russia-financially-to-reach-peace-through-strength-in-ukraine/): After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.
- [‘Thithi president!’: Supporters rally for banned Ivorian opposition hopeful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/thithi-president-supporters-rally-for-banned-ivorian-opposition-hopeful/): Tensions are rising in the country ahead of October polls, with many wary of a repeat of election violence seen in 2011.
- [Iran Shows off Missile Launch as IRGC Targets Israel’s Beersheba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/iran-shows-off-missile-launch-as-irgc-targets-israels-beersheba/): Iran’s WANA released video showing IRGC missile launches toward Israel. On June 19, an Iranian missile hit a major Israeli hospital, causing fire and damage. A June 20 strike on Beersheba injured five people and damaged apartment blocks, officials said. n18oc_crux
- [Kerela Mountaineer Shaikh Hasan Khan, Who Got Trapped On US Peak, Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/kerela-mountaineer-shaikh-hasan-khan-who-got-trapped-on-us-peak-rescued/): The mountaineer, Shaikh Hasan Khan, had sent a desperate SOS message via satellite phone seeking rescue and assistance after becoming stranded with his team.
- [‘Any Armed Attack…’: Saudi Atomic Body Calls Out Israeli Strikes Against Iran’s Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/any-armed-attack-saudi-atomic-body-calls-out-israeli-strikes-against-irans-nuclear-sites/): Israel-Iran Conflict: The warning comes as Israel has been targeting several Iranian nuclear sites and military bases since June 13.
- ['Disgraceful': UK PM Slams RAF Jets Vandalisation By Pro-Palestinian Activists | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/disgraceful-uk-pm-slams-raf-jets-vandalisation-by-pro-palestinian-activists-video/): A statement by Palestine Action said that the activists exited the Oxfordshire base without being apprehended. Meanwhile, UK Defence Ministry condemned the incident.
- [See inside newly found smuggling tunnel under Mexico-US border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/see-inside-newly-found-smuggling-tunnel-under-mexico-us-border/): Mexican security forces have uncovered a secret tunnel under the US border that they say was used to transport drugs.
- [Fires and destruction after Iranian attack in southern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/fires-and-destruction-after-iranian-attack-in-southern-israel/): Iranian missiles struck Beersheba in southern Israel for the second consecutive day.
- [US appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-appeals-court-rules-trump-can-keep-control-of-california-national-guard/): President Donald Trump hails decision as ‘big win’, but Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pursue legal challenge.
- [Netanyahu Say Regime Change“May be a Result” of Strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/netanyahu-say-regime-changemay-be-a-result-of-strikes-on-iran/): Israeli PM Netanyahu said regime change in Iran isn’t Israel’s goal but may result. He emphasized Israel’s ability to eliminate Iran’s nuclear facilities and halt its ballistic capabilities, while acknowledging strikes are destabilizing Iran’s leadership and targeting key government sites. n18oc_crux
- [Israel Defence Minister Instructs IDF To ‘Destabilise’ Iranian Regime, Says 'Must Strike All Symbols...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israel-defence-minister-instructs-idf-to-destabilise-iranian-regime-says-must-strike-all-symbols/): Post Content
- [Iran’s Nuclear Programme, Regime Change, Or Both? Decoding What Israel Is Really After](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/irans-nuclear-programme-regime-change-or-both-decoding-what-israel-is-really-after/): The Israel-Iran-US developments over seven days, which have left the world wary and confused, have given rise to one question – What is Israel’s endgame?
- [Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/taiwan-detects-dozens-of-chinese-aircraft-near-island-after-uk-ship-patrol/): Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday.
- [US police use tear gas on protesters at immigration facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-police-use-tear-gas-on-protesters-at-immigration-facility/): Police in the US city of Portland used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters outside an ICE building.
- [Thai PM's 17-Minute Secret Phone Call With Ex-Cambodia Leader Sparks Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/thai-pms-17-minute-secret-phone-call-with-ex-cambodia-leader-sparks-storm/): In the leaked recording, the 38-year-old Thai leader refers to Hun Sen as “Uncle”, and labels a senior Thai military officer stationed at the border an “opponent”.
- [Iran, European officials to hold first meeting since Israel conflict began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/iran-european-officials-to-hold-first-meeting-since-israel-conflict-began/): Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign ministers to meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.
- [Botafogo upset UCL champs PSG at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/botafogo-upset-ucl-champs-psg-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): Igor Jesus’ 36th minute goal was enough for Botafago to defeat the Europeans champions PSG at the Rose Bowl in LA.
- [Israel again included in UN blacklist for grave violations against children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israel-again-included-in-un-blacklist-for-grave-violations-against-children/): Violence against children in conflicts hit ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024, with most abuses committed in Gaza, UN says.
- [Are Israel’s attacks against Iran legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/are-israels-attacks-against-iran-legal/): International law proscribes the use of force except in self-defence – but what constitutes self-defence?
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,212](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1212/): Here are the key events on day 1,212 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [A simple visual guide to Iran and its people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/a-simple-visual-guide-to-iran-and-its-people/): With a population of 92 million, Iran is the 17-th largest country in the world by population and land area.
- [Iran Refuses Nuclear Talks With US After Trump's 2-Week Window As Israeli Strikes Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/iran-refuses-nuclear-talks-with-us-after-trumps-2-week-window-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): US President Donald Trump said he would decide on military action against Iran in two weeks, citing ‘substantial’ potential for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Pakistan’s 3 Regions See 20% Drop In River Water Flow As India Keeps IWT On Hold | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/pakistans-3-regions-see-20-drop-in-river-water-flow-as-india-keeps-iwt-on-hold-exclusive/): Adding to Pakistan’s woes, India plans to link the waters of Indus and Chenab with the Beas and build a 160-km long tunnel to take the water to the heartland till Gangasagar
- [Pacers vs Thunder: Indiana defeats OKC in Game 6 of the NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/pacers-vs-thunder-indiana-defeats-okc-in-game-6-of-the-nba-finals/): Indiana Pacers dominate Oklahoma City Thunder to push NBA finals to a decisive Game 7 for the first time in nine years.
- ['Lost Patience With Terrorists': Israel Warns Hezbollah Against Joining Fight With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/lost-patience-with-terrorists-israel-warns-hezbollah-against-joining-fight-with-iran/): Hezbollah pledged support to Iran, after being severely weakened from last year’s war with Israel, in which its top leadership and thousands of fighters were killed.
- [Won't Engage In Dialogue If Israeli Strikes Continue: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/wont-engage-in-dialogue-if-israeli-strikes-continue-irans-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi/): World leaders urge Iran to engage in dialogue for Middle East peace. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states no talks will occur until Israeli airstrikes cease.
- [Why the EU should choose China over the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/why-the-eu-should-choose-china-over-the-us/): EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US – especially under Trump’s increasingly dangerous agenda.
- [Where do displaced people go, and what happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/where-do-displaced-people-go-and-what-happens-next/): On World Refugee Day, AJLabs tracks the millions of people fleeing wars, human rights violations, and climate change.
- [The Strait Of Hormuz: Has Iran Ever Closed The World’s Most Critical Oil Route?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/the-strait-of-hormuz-has-iran-ever-closed-the-worlds-most-critical-oil-route/): For decades, Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions with Israel hit new highs, the question returns: Has it ever done it? And what happens if it does now?
- [Iran's Arak Nuclear Site Suffered Massive Damage After Israeli Strikes, Satellite Images Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/irans-arak-nuclear-site-suffered-massive-damage-after-israeli-strikes-satellite-images-show/): Israel’s military said its fighter jets targeted the Arak facility and its reactor core seal to halt it from being used to produce plutonium.
- [GOP fractured on Iran strikes as Trump weighs two-week deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/gop-fractured-on-iran-strikes-as-trump-weighs-two-week-deadline/): Trump’s base is splintering from GOP hawks over possible US strikes on Iran.
- [Another Indian Student Dies In Canada, Consulate Extends Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/another-indian-student-dies-in-canada-consulate-extends-support/): Tanya Tyagi, an Indian student studying at the University of Calgary in Canada, died under unclear circumstances.
- [Amid US-Pakistan thaw, two key challenges: Iran and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/amid-us-pakistan-thaw-two-key-challenges-iran-and-china/): Pakistani army chief Munir’s US trip suggests warming ties after past diplomatic friction. But challenges remain.
- [Huge explosion filmed as Israel bombs Rasht in Iran’s north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/huge-explosion-filmed-as-israel-bombs-rasht-in-irans-north/): Israel has bombed the northern Iranian city of Rasht, causing a massive fireball to rise through the night sky.
- ['Will Hit All Of Iran's Nuclear Facilities': Netanyahu's 'With Or Without Trump' Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/will-hit-all-of-irans-nuclear-facilities-netanyahus-with-or-without-trump-warning/): Amid intensifying Iran-Israel conflict, Netanyahu said Israel can eliminate all of Iran’s nuclear facilities without US approval, asserting Israel won’t seek a ‘green light’.
- [Netanyahu Draws Flak For Comparing Son's Wedding Delay To 'Personal Cost Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/netanyahu-draws-flak-for-comparing-sons-wedding-delay-to-personal-cost-of-war/): Netanyahu, whose son Avner’s wedding was delayed for the second time amid the conflict with Iran, said it was a “personal cost of war” and called his wife Sara a “hero”.
- [Rajnath Singh To Attend SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet In China From June 25 To 27](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/rajnath-singh-to-attend-sco-defence-ministers-meet-in-china-from-june-25-to-27/): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit China for the SCO Defence Ministers’ meet in Qingdao from June 25-27, meeting his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun.
- [Talks Over Post-Islamic Republic Iran Underway: Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/talks-over-post-islamic-republic-iran-underway-exiled-iranian-prince-reza-pahlavi/): Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi claims the Islamic Republic of Iran’s command structures are rapidly collapsing, suggesting a significant political change is imminent.
- [Forensic Clues In Ayatollah Khamenei's Latest Address Suggest He's Gone Into Hiding: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/forensic-clues-in-ayatollah-khameneis-latest-address-suggest-hes-gone-into-hiding-report/): As Iran suffered heavy losses in the conflict with Israel, Khamenei’s life is believed to be in jeopardy after Israeli officials said he was not “off limits”.
- [Israel-Iran War Day 8 LIVE: Missile Strikes Continue As Trump Reveals Timeline On Iran Attack Decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israel-iran-war-day-8-live-missile-strikes-continue-as-trump-reveals-timeline-on-iran-attack-decision/): Israel-Iran Conflict News Today Live Updates: Tensions escalated with Israel targeting Iran’s Arak reactor and Iran striking Israel’s Soroka Medical Centre.
- [LA Dodgers block immigration agents from stadium ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/la-dodgers-block-immigration-agents-from-stadium-ground/): Officials at the LA Dodgers asked federal agents to leave the stadium car park after agents converged on the site.
- [Majid Khademi Named Head Of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Intelligence Unit: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/majid-khademi-named-head-of-iranian-revolutionary-guards-intelligence-unit-reports/): Majid Khademi has been appointed as the new head of the IRGC’s Intelligence Organisation after Mohammad Kazemi was killed in an Israeli strike.
- [NASA Suspends June 22 Launch Of Axiom-4 Space Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/nasa-suspends-june-22-launch-of-axiom-4-space-mission-carrying-indias-shubhanshu-shukla/): The Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station has seen several delays.
- [From UP's Barabanki To Tehran: The Indian Roots Of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/from-ups-barabanki-to-tehran-the-indian-roots-of-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei/): What is lesser known — even in Iran — is that both Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and his successor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, share ancestral ties with India
- [Trump to decide on US action in Iran ‘within two weeks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-to-decide-on-us-action-in-iran-within-two-weeks/): A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
- [Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/messi-inspires-inter-miami-to-win-against-porto-at-club-world-cup/): Lionel Messi hits late winner against Porto to push Inter Miami to verge of qualification at FIFA Club World Cup.
- [Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/prominent-nicaraguan-dissident-shot-dead-in-exile-in-costa-rica/): Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
- [What Israel has been doing in Gaza, while attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-israel-has-been-doing-in-gaza-while-attacking-iran/): Israel’s strikes on Gaza continue amid Iran conflict, killing hundreds of Palestinians in recent days.
- [‘Says one thing, does another’: What’s Trump’s endgame in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/says-one-thing-does-another-whats-trumps-endgame-in-iran/): Analysts say US president, who promised global peace, is being pulled into a ‘catastrophic’ war with Iran by Israel.
- [Trump to decide whether US will strike Iran ‘within next two weeks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/trump-to-decide-whether-us-will-strike-iran-within-next-two-weeks/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump is waiting due to a ‘substantial chance of negotiations’.
- [Spain rejects NATO’s 5% defence spending hike as ‘counterproductive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/spain-rejects-natos-5-defence-spending-hike-as-counterproductive/): Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.
- [Israel decries Iran hospital strike, despite its attacks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-decries-iran-hospital-strike-despite-its-attacks-in-gaza/): Israel has accused Iran of “war crimes” after it attacked one of its hospitals.
- [What are the risks from Israel and Iran’s nuclear capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-are-the-risks-from-israel-and-irans-nuclear-capabilities/): Global fears rise over nuclear risk from confrontation in the Middle East.
- [Escalate to de-escalate? What options does Iran have to end Israel war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/escalate-to-de-escalate-what-options-does-iran-have-to-end-israel-war/): Iran has few options to end the war, and escalating against Israel and the US will likely invite more attacks.
- [What we know about Israeli strike on Iran’s Arak nuclear facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/what-we-know-about-israeli-strike-on-irans-arak-nuclear-facility/): Israel has struck Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility – formerly known as Arak.
- [Two jailed for 30 years over 2019 Kenya hotel attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/two-jailed-for-30-years-over-2019-kenya-hotel-attack/): The men provided assistance to al-Shabab fighters who attacked the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people.
- [Senator Van Hollen: Netanyahu ‘outsmarted’ Trump on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/senator-van-hollen-netanyahu-outsmarted-trump-on-iran/): US Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that the Trump has made his administration ‘a junior partner’ to Netanyahu.
- [“Serious damage” to Iran’s nuclear abilities needed to end conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/serious-damage-to-irans-nuclear-abilities-needed-to-end-conflict/): Israel is determined to continue its conflict with Iran until Iran’s nuclear programme is destroyed.
- [US extends TikTok sale deadline by another 90 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/us-extends-tiktok-sale-deadline-by-another-90-days/): Trump signs an executive order extending the deadline for sale or divestment of TikTok to September 17.
- [Israel vs Iran: Why now? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/israel-vs-iran-why-now-start-here/): What explains the timing of Israel’s attack on Iran?
- [Russia, Indonesia deepen ties as Putin and Prabowo meet in St Petersburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/russia-indonesia-deepen-ties-as-putin-and-prabowo-meet-in-st-petersburg/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the relationship between the two countries was ‘getting stronger again’.
- [Spooked Asim Munir Confides In Trump His Fear Of A Baloch Uprising Amid Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/spooked-asim-munir-confides-in-trump-his-fear-of-a-baloch-uprising-amid-israel-iran-conflict/): Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir confided in Donald Trump that he fears rebel groups in both Iran and Pakistan could unite amid Iran-Israel war.
- ['India's Gift To The World': British MP Bob Blackman Hosts Yoga Event In UK Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/indias-gift-to-the-world-british-mp-bob-blackman-hosts-yoga-event-in-uk-parliament/): International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
- [Telegram CEO To Leave Entire Fortune To 100+ Children He's Fathered: 'All Have Same Rights'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/telegram-ceo-to-leave-entire-fortune-to-100-children-hes-fathered-all-have-same-rights/): Pavel Durov said these children include both those conceived naturally and the many born through sperm donations.
- [Meet Eshan Chattopadhyay, Indian-Origin Cornell Professor, IIT Grad, Awarded Gödel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/19/meet-eshan-chattopadhyay-indian-origin-cornell-professor-iit-grad-awarded-godel-prize/): From IIT-Kanpur to Gödel Prize: Eshan Chattopadhyay’s work reshapes randomness and complexity theory.
- [The Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/the-netherlands-returns-119-stolen-sculptures-to-nigeria/): The Benin Bronzes were artefacts stolen during the UK’s imperial plunder of Benin, modern-day southern Nigeria.
- [What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/what-is-the-cost-of-the-war-between-israel-and-iran/): Continuing strikes from both countries are draining their economies.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 21, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-21-2025/): Here are the key events on day nine of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Pope century leads England fightback against India at Headingley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pope-century-leads-england-fightback-against-india-at-headingley/): England’s Ollie Pope scores a century in second day fightback of first Test against India.
- [Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue to ‘speak up for Palestine’ after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/mahmoud-khalil-vows-to-continue-to-speak-up-for-palestine-after-release/): Former Columbia University student was released from a detention centre after being held for more than three months.
- [Netanyahu wants to fight Iran because “he can stay in office”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/netanyahu-wants-to-fight-iran-because-he-can-stay-in-office/): Benjamin Netanyahu wants war with Iran to stay in power, not peace with Palestinians, says Bill Clinton
- [Israel Preparing For 'Prolonged' War After Targeting Iranian Nuclear Sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/israel-preparing-for-prolonged-war-after-targeting-iranian-nuclear-sites-report/): As tensions between the two nations continues to escalate, Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said Saturday an Iranian drone hit a two-storey building in northern Israel.
- ['Hindu Zionist': Tulsi Gabbard Trolled Over Iran Nuclear Threat Flip-Flop After Trump’s Rebuke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/hindu-zionist-tulsi-gabbard-trolled-over-iran-nuclear-threat-flip-flop-after-trumps-rebuke/): The shift in tone stood in contrast to her earlier congressional testimony, where Gabbard claimed Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons.
- [Sri Lanka Thanks India For Evacuating Its Students From Iran Amid Escalating Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/sri-lanka-thanks-india-for-evacuating-its-students-from-iran-amid-escalating-tensions/): Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said that this act of solidarity exemplifies the strong and enduring partnership between both the neighbouring nations.
- [Eight killed after hot air balloon catches fire, crashes in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/eight-killed-after-hot-air-balloon-catches-fire-crashes-in-brazil/): The tourism balloon carrying 21 people went up in flames in the early hours of Saturday, crashing in Praia Grande.
- [Russian Soldier Ate Comrade’s Body For Two Weeks To Survive, Then Died Amid War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/russian-soldier-ate-comrades-body-for-two-weeks-to-survive-then-died-amid-war-report/): An intercepted phone call by Ukraine between two Russian soldiers reportedly revealed the incident.
- [China To Roll Out National Internet ID, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Digital Surveillance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/china-to-roll-out-national-internet-id-raising-fresh-concerns-over-digital-surveillance/): A media report said that according to the rules published in late May, the system is voluntary for now but will begin implementation in mid-July.
- [Iranian, Israeli economies “under stress” because of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/iranian-israeli-economies-under-stress-because-of-war/): Economic pain is spreading in Iran and Israel as conflict escalates, said professor Nader Habibi.
- [Pakistan’s Defence Minister Admits ‘Hybrid Rule’, Says Army Too Holds Power In Civil-Military Setup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pakistans-defence-minister-admits-hybrid-rule-says-army-too-holds-power-in-civil-military-setup/): This marks the second time in a week that Asif, currently serving in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet, has acknowledged the presence of a hybrid arrangement.
- [Yemen's Houthis Threaten US Ships In Red Sea If Washington Joins Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/yemens-houthis-threaten-us-ships-in-red-sea-if-washington-joins-strikes-on-iran/): Notably, the US and the Houthis agreed to a ceasefire in May, under which neither side would target the other.
- [Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail, says wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/belarus-opposition-leader-siarhei-tsikhanouski-freed-from-jail-says-wife/): Tsikhanousk’s arrest and activism sparked unprecedented protests in Belarus, challenging Lukashenko’s decades-long rule.
- [Aid seekers in Gaza continue to be targeted as Israeli attacks kill 26](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/aid-seekers-in-gaza-continue-to-be-targeted-as-israeli-attacks-kill-26/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says that in the last 48 hours, 202 people have been killed in Israeli attacks.
- [Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/can-divided-european-powers-help-end-israels-war-on-iran/): European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results.
- [Real Madrid vs Pachuca: FIFA Club World Cup – start, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/real-madrid-vs-pachuca-fifa-club-world-cup-start-team-news-lineups/): Five-time winners Real Madrid take on Mexico’s Pachuca in the group stage of FIFA Club World Cup in Charlotte.
- [Colombian Bodybuilder ‘She Hulk’ Beaten To Death In Spain; Husband Dies Of Self‑Inflicted Wounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/colombian-bodybuilder-she-hulk-beaten-to-death-in-spain-husband-dies-of-self%e2%80%91inflicted-wounds/): Zunilda Hoyos Méndez, popularly known as ‘She Hulk’, was found with fatal head injuries at a rented property in the coastal town of Fuengirola.
- [Ahead Of Trump's Iran Decision, Are US B-2 Bombers Moving Towards Western Pacific?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/ahead-of-trumps-iran-decision-are-us-b-2-bombers-moving-towards-western-pacific/): This comes as tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran with Sunday marking the ninth day of the conflict.
- [8 Dead After Hot Air Balloon Carrying 21 Passengers Catches Fire In Brazil | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/8-dead-after-hot-air-balloon-carrying-21-passengers-catches-fire-in-brazil-video/): According to Jorginho Mello, the local governor, the incident took place in Praia Grande on Saturday morning.
- [Iran-Israel Conflict: 400+ Dead, Israel Strikes Isfahan Nuclear Facility, UN Warns Of Refugee Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/iran-israel-conflict-400-dead-israel-strikes-isfahan-nuclear-facility-un-warns-of-refugee-crisis/): Israel has launched a second wave of strikes on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility, targeting two centrifuge production sites overnight, a military official revealed.
- [“Turkey is obviously afraid” of a bigger war between Israel and Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/turkey-is-obviously-afraid-of-a-bigger-war-between-israel-and-iran/): “Turkey has over 700km of borders with Iran.”
- [Netanyahu biggest obstacle to regional peace, says Erdogan at OIC meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/netanyahu-biggest-obstacle-to-regional-peace-says-erdogan-at-oic-meeting/): The Turkish leader says his country will not allow the Middle East borders to be redrawn ‘in blood’.
- [Israel strikes Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, buildings on fire in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/israel-strikes-irans-isfahan-nuclear-site-buildings-on-fire-in-tel-aviv/): It was the second attack on Isfahan as the conflict enters a second week, killing at least 430 in Iran and 24 in Israel.
- [Indian Workers Being Forced To Return From Israel Amid Iran Conflict? What Government Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/indian-workers-being-forced-to-return-from-israel-amid-iran-conflict-what-government-said/): The Indian Embassy in Israel said that the ongoing registration drive for Indian nationals is to enable the Embassy to reach out to them in the time of crisis
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Picks Potential Successors From Bunker, Son Mojtaba Not Among Them: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/irans-supreme-leader-picks-potential-successors-from-bunker-son-mojtaba-not-among-them-report/): Officials clarified that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is not among the senior clerics shortlisted to succeed him, contradicting earlier reports suggesting him to be the replacement
- [UK Woman, 59, Dies Of Rabies After Getting 'Scratched' By Stray Puppy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/uk-woman-59-dies-of-rabies-after-getting-scratched-by-stray-puppy/): The daughter of the deceased usrged everyone to be careful, take animal bites seriously and vaccinate pets.
- [Gaza boy inconsolable after father killed by Israeli air attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/gaza-boy-inconsolable-after-father-killed-by-israeli-air-attack/): A young boy in Gaza was filmed wailing over the boy of his father, who was killed in an Israeli air attack on Jabalia.
- [UK Parliament approves assisted dying bill: How would it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/uk-parliament-approves-assisted-dying-bill-how-would-it-work/): The bill gives terminally ill patients the right to end their lives, but the details have yet to be confirmed.
- [Israel’s war on Iran – decades in the making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/israels-war-on-iran-decades-in-the-making/): What Israel and the US call ‘preemptive strikes’ on Iran have become a push for regime change.
- [‘Pannun A Flop Show’: How Diplomacy Trumped Khalistani Propaganda During PM Modi's Canada Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pannun-a-flop-show-how-diplomacy-trumped-khalistani-propaganda-during-pm-modis-canada-visit-exclusive/): The protests, planned to coincide with Modi’s visit to the G7 summit, were unable to attract substantial crowds, undermining Pannun’s narrative of widespread Khalistani support
- [Pakistan to nominate ‘genuine peacemaker’ Trump for Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pakistan-to-nominate-genuine-peacemaker-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Trump has repeatedly said he averted a nuclear war, saved millions of lives – and grumbled that he got no credit for it.
- [Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid is bigger than New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/zohran-mamdanis-mayoral-bid-is-bigger-than-new-york/): Amid a global rightward shift, Mamdani’s progressive campaign offers a rare blueprint for the left to win.
- [Trump says US intelligence community is ‘wrong’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/trump-says-us-intelligence-community-is-wrong-on-iran/): US President Donald Trump says he doesn’t care if his claims on Iran’s nuclear weapon contradict the Intelligence.
- [Tehran is in shock – and we have fled with heavy hearts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/tehran-is-in-shock-and-we-have-fled-with-heavy-hearts/): My family and I have no idea if, or when, we will return – or what we may return to.
- [France Set To Redefine Rape Based On Consent: What It Means And Which Countries Have Similar Laws?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/france-set-to-redefine-rape-based-on-consent-what-it-means-and-which-countries-have-similar-laws/): The French Senate approved a bill that would overhaul the country’s legal framework on sexual assault. What is the proposed law?
- [‘Iran Has The Right’: Putin Defends Tehran’s Right To Develop Civilian Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/iran-has-the-right-putin-defends-tehrans-right-to-develop-civilian-nuclear-programme/): Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained that Iran is entitled to pursue nuclear energy for civilian use, and that no evidence suggests weapons intent
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Bihar Govt Raises Social Security Pension To Rs 1100 & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/news18-afternoon-digest-bihar-govt-raises-social-security-pension-to-rs-1100-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: : FATF Flags Ballistic Missile Development By Pakistan, Who Was Saeed Izadi, Iranian Commander Behind Hamas’ Oct 7 Attack, and other top stories.
- [The woman raising 98 children with disabilities in Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/the-woman-raising-98-children-with-disabilities-in-uganda/): At her ‘Home of Hope’, Edith Lukabwe cares for children abandoned by their families.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,213](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1213/): Here are the key events on day 1,213 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Canada Police Identifies ‘Mysterious’ Suspect In Kanishka Bombing, Refuses To Disclose Identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/canada-police-identifies-mysterious-suspect-in-kanishka-bombing-refuses-to-disclose-identity/): The RCMP identified a man who helped test a bomb before the Air India bombing on June 23, 1985, but won’t disclose his name. The man recently died without facing charges.
- [Netanyahu’s legacy will not be security – it will be isolation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/netanyahus-legacy-will-not-be-security-it-will-be-isolation/): His pursuit of dominance has not made Israel safer, only more reviled and alone on the world stage.
- [Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-released-from-detention/): Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released after three months in immigration detention.
- [Panama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/panama-declares-emergency-in-western-province-after-deadly-pension-protests/): Clashes with police have left at least one person dead and about 30 injured in a major banana-producing province.
- [Who Was Saeed Izadi, Iranian Commander Behind Hamas' Oct 7 Attack, Killed In Israeli Strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/who-was-saeed-izadi-iranian-commander-behind-hamas-oct-7-attack-killed-in-israeli-strikes/): Saeed Izadi was the head of the Palestinian division in the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, who allegedly facilitated financial assistance to Hamas to carry out the Oct 7 attack.
- [Who Is Thailand’s Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra And What’s Triggering Her Political Downfall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/who-is-thailands-youngest-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-and-whats-triggering-her-political-downfall/): Seen as a fresh face from a powerful dynasty, Paetongtarn Shinawatra took office in August 2024. Just months later, a 17-minute leaked call has pushed her premiership to the brink.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s bid to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/us-judge-blocks-trumps-bid-to-ban-harvard-from-enrolling-foreign-students/): Federal judge pauses Trump’s efforts as the US president says a ‘deal’ with the Ivy League school was in the works.
- [Pakistan Exposed Again: FATF Flags Ballistic Missile Development, India May Push For Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pakistan-exposed-again-fatf-flags-ballistic-missile-development-india-may-push-for-sanctions/): A new report by the FATF called out Pakistan for violating international norms by mis-declaring dual-use goods to aid the country’s ballistic missile development.
- [Not So ‘Nobel’? Why Pakistan’s Push For Trump Reeks Of A Strategic Gamble | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/not-so-nobel-why-pakistans-push-for-trump-reeks-of-a-strategic-gamble-exclusive/): Official sources in India said Pakistan’s move is aimed at strengthening ties with US, securing economic and technological support, and gaining American backing on Kashmir
- [He Thought It Was Stomach Ache, But It Turned Out To Be Stage 4 Colon Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/he-thought-it-was-stomach-ache-but-it-turned-out-to-be-stage-4-colon-cancer/): Kyle Ingram-Baldwin, a 40-year-old father from the UK, died just eight months after being diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, which he initially mistook for stress-related pain
- [In A First, Israel Uses Barak System Co-Developed By India To Shoot Down Iran's Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/in-a-first-israel-uses-barak-system-co-developed-by-india-to-shoot-down-irans-drones/): The ‘Barak’ air defence system used by Israeli military was co-developed by India’s DRDO, and was used during Operation Sindoor to intercept a Pakistani missile.
- [Operation Sindhu: India To Evacuate Citizens Of Nepal, Sri Lanka From Conflict-Torn Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/operation-sindhu-india-to-evacuate-citizens-of-nepal-sri-lanka-from-conflict-torn-iran/): India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from West Asia and, at the request of Sri Lankan and Nepali governments, will also assist in evacuating their citizens.
- [Iran Expects India To Denounce Israeli Military Aggression: 'As Leader Of Global South...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/iran-expects-india-to-denounce-israeli-military-aggression-as-leader-of-global-south/): Hosseini emphasised that India, as a leader of the Global South, is expected to condemn Israel’s violation of international law by attacking a sovereign nation.
- [Husband Breaks Into Random House, Spends Days To Avoid Angry Wife. Here's What Happens Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/husband-breaks-into-random-house-spends-days-to-avoid-angry-wife-heres-what-happens-next/): A 44-year-old Florida man, Joe, broke into a random house to avoid his wife after a fight. He was found by police cooking dinner and was arrested.
- [Trump Calls Gabbard's Assessment On Iran's Nukes 'Wrong', Says Israeli Strikes 'Hard To Stop’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/trump-calls-gabbards-assessment-on-irans-nukes-wrong-says-israeli-strikes-hard-to-stop/): Trump’s director of intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, testified in Congress in March that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. However, Trump rejected her assessment.
- ["Maybe Not Necessary" Trump Stalls Iran Strike, Says Israel Doesn't Have 'Capacity' To Bomb Fordow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/maybe-not-necessary-trump-stalls-iran-strike-says-israel-doesnt-have-capacity-to-bomb-fordow/): Donald Trump signaled that a strike on Iran “maybe won’t be necessary”. The US President’s statement came after he hinted on joining Israel’s military campaign against Iran and said he will decide within the next two weeks whether the US will launch an attack on Tehran. Trump indicated that Israel wouldn’t be able to take […]
- [‘Man Must Understand Woman’s Needs’: Khamenei’s Old Tweets Go Viral Amid Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/man-must-understand-womans-needs-khameneis-old-tweets-go-viral-amid-israel-iran-conflict/): While Tehran trades fire with Tel Aviv, X users have dug up Ayatollah Khamenei’s surprisingly woke digital past.
- [Bayern beat Boca to seal Club World Cup last 16 spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/bayern-beat-boca-to-seal-club-world-cup-last-16-spot/): German giants Bayern Munich beat Argentina’s Boca Juniors 2-1 to seal progress at FIFA Club World Cup.
- [Does Israel Have Any Nuclear Weapons? A Look At Its Arsenal Amid Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/does-israel-have-any-nuclear-weapons-a-look-at-its-arsenal-amid-iran-conflict/): While Israel attacked Iran on claims that Tehran was close to building a nuclear weapon, Israel itself is believed to have nearly 90 nuclear warheads.
- ['Did A Great Job With India, Pakistan': Donald Trump Says He Should Get Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/did-a-great-job-with-india-pakistan-donald-trump-says-he-should-get-nobel-peace-prize/): Trump once again took credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him that India would never accept mediation.
- [Israel-Iran War Live Updates Day 9: Israel Launches Attack On Iran's Missile Facilities, Trump Says Europe Can't Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/israel-iran-war-live-updates-day-9-israel-launches-attack-on-irans-missile-facilities-trump-says-europe-cant-help/): Iran-Israel Conflict News Day 9 Live Updates: The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel continued for the ninth day amid concerns of a full-fledged war in West Asia.
- [Trump Says 'Maybe It Won't Be Necessary' For US To Intervene In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/trump-says-maybe-it-wont-be-necessary-for-us-to-intervene-in-iran/): President Donald Trump on Saturday said ‘maybe it won’t be necessary’ for US intervention in Iran.
- [Trump Says Harvard Acted 'Extremely Appropriately' During Talks, Likely To Reach A Deal Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/trump-says-harvard-acted-extremely-appropriately-during-talks-likely-to-reach-a-deal-soon/): Harvard had sued the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies against Trump’s efforts to block international students and cut federal grants.
- [Pakistan's 'Puff Peace'! Islamabad Officially Nominates Trump For Nobel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/pakistans-puff-peace-islamabad-officially-nominates-trump-for-nobel/): Pakistan credits the US President’s intervention with averting a potentially catastrophic conflict with India. New Delhi has repeatedly denied any US role in the de-escalation
- [Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Released After Spending 104 Days In US Detention Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-released-after-spending-104-days-in-us-detention-centre/): Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident originally from Syria, faced deportation after he participated in pro-Palestinian protests in Columbia University last year.
- [Layoff notices delivered to hundreds of Voice of America employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/layoff-notices-delivered-to-hundreds-of-voice-of-america-employees/): With the Friday notices, 85 percent of Voice of America’s workforce had been slashed.
- [Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/niger-to-nationalise-uranium-mine-operated-by-french-state-affiliated-firm/): Niger’s nationalisation of Somair mine operated by Orano comes as it moves away from France and closer to Russia.
- [MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/maga-is-split-over-israel-and-iran-which-way-will-trump-go/): Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
- [Trump says US intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran not building nuclear bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/trump-says-us-intelligence-wrong-about-iran-not-building-nuclear-bomb/): US president doubles down on claim Iran is building nuclear weapon, again contradicting US intelligence community.
- [Special Flight With 290 Indian Students Evacuated From Iran Under Operation Sindhu Lands In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/special-flight-with-290-indian-students-evacuated-from-iran-under-operation-sindhu-lands-in-delhi/): This specific flight, an Iranian airline charter coordinated by Indian authorities, arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at around 11.30 pm on Friday
- [Liverpool sign Wirtz shattering club record transfer fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/liverpool-sign-wirtz-shattering-club-record-transfer-fee/): Liverpool pay club record fee to Bayer Leverkusen for signing of German international midfielder Florian Wirtz.
- [Israel’s Gaza actions may breach EU-Israel human rights agreement: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israels-gaza-actions-may-breach-eu-israel-human-rights-agreement-report/): An EU diplomatic service audit report, seen by news agencies, looked at Israel’s actions in Gaza and occupied West Bank.
- [Gill and Jaiswal help India hammer England on opening day of first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/gill-and-jaiswal-help-india-hammer-england-on-opening-day-of-first-test/): Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill both score centuries for India on the first day of their Test tour of England.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 20, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-20-2025/): Here are the key events on day eight of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Israeli and Iranian diplomats clash at UN meeting over conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israeli-and-iranian-diplomats-clash-at-un-meeting-over-conflict/): Iran and Israel clashed at the UN. Tehran vowed self-defence, Israel pledged strikes until Iran’s “nuclear threat” ends.
- [Woman rescued from burning house after Russian attack on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/woman-rescued-from-burning-house-after-russian-attack-on-ukraine/): A Ukrainian woman was rescued from a burning building after it was targeted during a deadly Russian strike on Odesa.
- [Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/trump-calls-for-special-prosecutor-to-investigate-2020-election/): Trump revives old grievance as White House consumed by decision on whether to get directly involved in Israel-Iran war.
- [US aiding Israel in war on Iran would be “catastrophic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-aiding-israel-in-war-on-iran-would-be-catastrophic/): Bernie Sanders on Trump to work with the international community to rein Netanyahu.
- [US Supreme Court declines to speed up decision to take up fight over tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-supreme-court-declines-to-speed-up-decision-to-take-up-fight-over-tariff/): The court declined to fast-track the review of the dispute over Trump having legal power to impose broad tariffs.
- [5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Iran Amid Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-parts-of-iran-amid-israel-conflict/): Iran Earthquake: Tremors were felt across parts of northern Iran, though no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed.
- [Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally against Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/hundreds-of-thousands-of-iranians-rally-against-israeli-attacks/): Hundreds of thousands of Iranians were seen protesting in cities across Iran on Friday over continued Israeli attacks.
- [What is Europe’s stance on the Israel-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/what-is-europes-stance-on-the-israel-iran-conflict/): Divisions and anxiety rise in Europe over hostilities in the Middle East.
- [UN nuclear chief warns of disaster if Israel hits Iran’s Bushehr plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/un-nuclear-chief-warns-of-disaster-if-israel-hits-irans-bushehr-plant/): IAEA’s Grossi and Security Council members urge diplomacy as Israel strikes at heart of Iran’s nuclear capability.
- [US ambassador accidentally says Israel ‘spreading terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-ambassador-accidentally-says-israel-spreading-terror/): US diplomat Dorothy Shea accidentally stated Israel’s government had “spread chaos, terror and suffering.”
- [US judge orders release of Palestine advocate Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/us-judge-orders-release-of-palestine-advocate-mahmoud-khalil/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Vladimir Putin Asked If World War 3 Is Nearing. His ‘No Jokes, No Irony’ Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/vladimir-putin-asked-if-world-war-3-is-nearing-his-no-jokes-no-irony-reply/): Vladimir Putin said in response to a direct question about the likelihood of a world war, “It is disturbing. I am speaking without any irony, without any jokes.”
- [India Weighs Disruption Scenarios In Strait Of Hormuz, Prepares Backup Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/india-weighs-disruption-scenarios-in-strait-of-hormuz-prepares-backup-plans/): Commerce Secretary meets officials and exporters as Iran Israel conflict threatens global oil chokepoint.
- [Putin Says 'Whole of Ukraine Is Ours', Does Not Rule Out Capture Of Sumy City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/putin-says-whole-of-ukraine-is-ours-does-not-rule-out-capture-of-sumy-city/): Putin said Russian troops were establishing a buffer zone in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region to prevent attacks on Russian territory
- [Russia Proposed Plan To End Iran-Israel Conflict, Putin Says He Informed Trump, Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/russia-proposed-plan-to-end-iran-israel-conflict-putin-says-he-informed-trump-netanyahu/): Kremlin warns region is sliding into war, says ready to mediate as nuclear plant fears grow.
- [UAE Employee Gets Rs 26 Lakh Without Ever Starting Job After Court's Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/uae-employee-gets-rs-26-lakh-without-ever-starting-job-after-courts-order/): The court ruled in the favour of the employee and stressed that employers are legally bound to honour employment agreements, even if the job never officially starts.
- [Top court revives lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from US victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/top-court-revives-lawsuits-against-palestinian-authorities-from-us-victims/): Supreme Court has revived lawsuits against Palestinian authorities from Americans killed or wounded in Middle East.
- [Trump risks MAGA base if he breaks pledge not to “start new wars”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/trump-risks-maga-base-if-he-breaks-pledge-not-to-start-new-wars/): Ross Barkan on the internal conflict in the Trump administration over joining Israel’s attack on Iran.
- [Israeli and Iranian hospital attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israeli-and-iranian-hospital-attacks/): We compare and contrast Israel’s outrage over an Iranian strike on Soroka Medical Centre, with the dozens of attacks Isr
- [31-Year-Old Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery Day After Partying With Surgeon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/31-year-old-influencer-dies-after-cosmetic-surgery-day-after-partying-with-surgeon/): Ana and her husband reportedly partied with the surgeon on Saturday, just a day before she underwent the procedures, after which she died of a cardiac arrest.
- [North Korea To Send 5,000 Army Builders And 1,000 Deminers To Russia's Kursk Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/north-korea-to-send-5000-army-builders-and-1000-deminers-to-russias-kursk-region/): North Korea will send 6,000 military builders and sappers to help restore Russia’s Kursk region after Ukraine’s incursion, following talks between Sergei Shoigu and Kim Jong Un.
- [Israel “has no right” to bring about regime change in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/israel-has-no-right-to-bring-about-regime-change-in-iran/): Israel and the US can’t and shouldn’t try to force regime change in Iran, said Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy.
- [Putin says Russian recession must not happen ‘under any circumstances’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/putin-says-russian-recession-must-not-happen-under-any-circumstances/): President Vladimir Putin tells attendees at St Petersburg Economic Forum that Moscow needs ‘balanced growth’.
- [What’s going on between Iran and Europe in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/20/whats-going-on-between-iran-and-europe-in-geneva/): European diplomats are meeting Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva on Friday in an attempt to find a way to end the curren
- [Cambodia halts fuel and gas imports from Thailand as crisis simmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/cambodia-halts-fuel-and-gas-imports-from-thailand-as-crisis-simmers/): Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet announced that the decision would take effect from midnight on Sunday.
- [Will Iran retaliate or capitulate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/will-iran-retaliate-or-capitulate/): Donald Trump says US bombing attacks he ordered have ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s key nuclear sites.
- [Back From The Dead, Khamenei's Advisor Says He Has Surprises For US: ‘Game Not Over’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/back-from-the-dead-khameneis-advisor-says-he-has-surprises-for-us-game-not-over/): Ali Shamkhani warned that the momentum now lies with “the side that plays smart, avoids blind strikes,” and added, “Surprises will continue!”
- ['Routes Diversified': Minister Assures Fuel Supply Stability As Iran Mulls Strait Of Hormuz Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/routes-diversified-minister-assures-fuel-supply-stability-as-iran-mulls-strait-of-hormuz-shutdown/): The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transport chokepoints, carrying about one-fifth of the global oil output
- [Pakistan Summons High-Level Security Huddle After US Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/pakistan-summons-high-level-security-huddle-after-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-exclusive/): This comes even as Pakistan submitted a draft UN Security Council resolution, along with Russia and China, for an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire in the Middle East
- [Silent For Six Decades, NASA's Long-Lost Satellite Sends Powerful Radio Signal To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/silent-for-six-decades-nasas-long-lost-satellite-sends-powerful-radio-signal-to-earth/): The signal lasted less than 30 nanoseconds but, for a brief moment, it was brighter than anything else in the radio sky
- [Hundreds protest against NATO summit, Israel-Iran conflict in The Hague](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/hundreds-protest-against-nato-summit-israel-iran-conflict-in-the-hague/): NATO meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss increased military spending in the shadow of Middle East conflict.
- [Satellite images show damage from US strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/satellite-images-show-damage-from-us-strikes-on-irans-fordow-nuclear-site/): The US struck Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Iran.
- [Senior Trump officials say US attacks on Iran ‘not about regime change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/senior-trump-officials-say-us-attacks-on-iran-not-about-regime-change/): Trump administration says Washington’s sole goal in its strikes on Iran is to destroy its nuclear programme.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,214](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1214/): Here are the key events on day 1,214 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Every American In The Region, Civilian Or Military, A Target,' Warns Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/every-american-in-the-region-civilian-or-military-a-target-warns-iran/): The warning came after US airstrikes early Sunday targeted three key Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan
- [US attacks Iran: How Trump rejoined ‘team’ Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-attacks-iran-how-trump-rejoined-team-netanyahu/): Four years ago, Trump used a swear word for Netanyahu. On Sunday, he said they worked as a team. We track that shift.
- [Israel Iran War | UNSC To Meet At Iran’s Request After U.S Strikes Iranian Targets | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-iran-war-unsc-to-meet-at-irans-request-after-u-s-strikes-iranian-targets-news18/): | UNSC to meet at Iran’s request after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Bunker-Busters Leave Six Craters Near Iran's Fordow Site, Satellite Images Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-bunker-busters-leave-six-craters-near-irans-fordow-site-satellite-images-reveal/): After President Donald Trump’s order, the US Army launched precision airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites—Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow, under the codename ‘Operation Hammer’
- [Iran warns US of consequences after strikes, says Trump betrayed his voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-warns-us-of-consequences-after-strikes-says-trump-betrayed-his-voters/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US Israel crossed ‘a very big red line’ by attacking three nuclear sites.
- [How far will US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/how-far-will-us-strikes-set-back-irans-nuclear-programme/): Donald Trump claims Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities ‘totally obliterated’ after US bombs three nuclear sites.
- [MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins Italian GP for Ducati at Mugello](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/motogp-marc-marquez-wins-italian-gp-for-ducati-at-mugello/): Six-time MotoGP world champ beat brother Alex and Fabio Di Giannantonio to sweep podium for local manufacturer Ducati.
- [Iranians react after US bombs three nuclear sites in support of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iranians-react-after-us-bombs-three-nuclear-sites-in-support-of-israel/): Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing ‘treason’ and will face consequences.
- [Iran Says ‘Suffered Damages’ In America's Operation Hammer, Asserts Nuclear Work Won't Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-says-suffered-damages-in-americas-operation-hammer-asserts-nuclear-work-wont-halt/): The US’s ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Despite acknowledging damage, Iran remains committed to continuing its nuclear program.
- [Why Iran's Move To Close Strait of Hormuz Is A Blow To Global Energy Trade | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/why-irans-move-to-close-strait-of-hormuz-is-a-blow-to-global-energy-trade-exclusive/): Iran’s parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, following US strikes on the country’s nuclear sites
- [Iran Parliament Approves Strait of Hormuz Shutdown, Threatening Global Oil Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-parliament-approves-strait-of-hormuz-shutdown-threatening-global-oil-supply/): The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and onward to the Arabian Sea.
- [World Now 'Safer And More Stable' After US Strikes On Iran, Says Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/world-now-safer-and-more-stable-after-us-strikes-on-iran-says-marco-rubio/): Rubio made the remarks in an interview with Fox News, where he also accused Tehran of engaging in “fake negotiations”
- ['She's Wrong': Trump Sidelined Spy Chief Gabbard For Her Assessment Of Iran's Nuclear Ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/shes-wrong-trump-sidelined-spy-chief-gabbard-for-her-assessment-of-irans-nuclear-ambitions/): Trump instead relied on a tight inner circle of loyalists and military advisers including Vice President JD Vance
- [125 Jets, B-2 Bombers And A Decoy Plan: Inside Trump's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/125-jets-b-2-bombers-and-a-decoy-plan-inside-trumps-operation-midnight-hammer-against-iran/): Operation Midnight Hammer, which involved 125 aircraft and several B-2 bombers, also included a deception plan that likely gave the US Army a strategic advantage against Iran
- [Operation Hammer Not War Against Iran, Only Targeted Its Nuclear Ambitions: JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/operation-hammer-not-war-against-iran-only-targeted-its-nuclear-ambitions-jd-vance/): Vance said that the strikes, which targeted Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, had significantly set back Iran’s nuclear programme
- [Nobel Recommendation To Condemnation: How Iran Strikes Strain Pakistan’s Ties With US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/nobel-recommendation-to-condemnation-how-iran-strikes-strain-pakistans-ties-with-us-exclusive/): The country, which had recommended US President Donald Trump’s name for the 2026 Nobel Peace prize on June 21, condemned the strikes on Tehran on June 22
- ['Violates UN Charter': China Stands Beside Iran, Condemns US Strikes On Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/violates-un-charter-china-stands-beside-iran-condemns-us-strikes-on-nuclear-sites/): Sunday marks Day 10 of the continuing and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with US joining Israel and targeting Israel’s nuclear sites.
- [Trump’s shifting views on attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/trumps-shifting-views-on-attacking-iran/): We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s 2013 warning that President Obama would attack Iran out of weakness, with his own
- [US bombs Iran: What we know about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-bombs-iran-what-we-know-about-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-facilities/): US President Donald Trump ordered the US military to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran. Here’s what we know.
- [Israel recovers bodies of three Gaza captives as it kills 29 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-recovers-bodies-of-three-gaza-captives-as-it-kills-29-palestinians/): Israel recovers bodies as it continues killings across Gaza amid food and fuel shortage, worsening humanitarian crisis.
- [US lawmakers condemn Trump for ‘unconstitutional’ attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-lawmakers-condemn-trump-for-unconstitutional-attack-on-iran/): US lawmakers and American citizens have condemned Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites.
- [Pentagon chief says US strikes have ‘devastated’ Iran’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/pentagon-chief-says-us-strikes-have-devastated-irans-nuclear-programme/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says US strikes have ‘devastated the Iranian nuclear programme’
- ['Order Mass Production Of Coffins': Iranian Lawmaker Warns Trump After Strikes On Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/order-mass-production-of-coffins-iranian-lawmaker-warns-trump-after-strikes-on-nuclear-sites/): It comes after Trump’s announcement on Sunday, in which he confirmed that US forces had launched targeted strikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites.
- [Bushehr Airport Hit By Israel As Explosion Rocks Iran Province Housing Nuclear Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/bushehr-airport-hit-by-israel-as-explosion-rocks-iran-province-housing-nuclear-site/): Constructed with Russian support and powered by uranium supplied by Russia, Bushehr is considered to pose a low risk for weapons proliferation.
- [Trump Leads Iran Strike, White House Unveils ‘War Team’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/trump-leads-iran-strike-white-house-unveils-war-team/): The White House released photos of President Donald Trump leading Iran strike operations on June 21. Seated in the Situation Room, Trump monitored attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine were also present. n18oc_crux
- ['Overwhelming Success': US Defence Secy Details Washington's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/overwhelming-success-us-defence-secy-details-washingtons-operation-midnight-hammer-on-iran/): US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Sunday called Washington’s ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ against Iran an “overwhelming success”
- [Iran condemns US attack on nuclear sites as ‘grave violation’ of UN Charter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-condemns-us-attack-on-nuclear-sites-as-grave-violation-of-un-charter/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities,
- [Freed Mahmoud Khalil vows to keep speaking up for Palestine after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/freed-mahmoud-khalil-vows-to-keep-speaking-up-for-palestine-after-release/): See the moment former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was held for 100 days in a US detention centre
- ['Expect Regrettable Responses': Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn After US Bombs Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/expect-regrettable-responses-irans-revolutionary-guards-warn-after-us-bombs-nuclear-sites/): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge against the US after the bombardment of three nuclear sites in Iran, warning President Trump of “regrettable responses”.
- [Iran’s Loss Is Pete Hegseth’s Gain: How US Strikes Boost Defence Secretary’s MAGA Image](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/irans-loss-is-pete-hegseths-gain-how-us-strikes-boost-defence-secretarys-maga-image/): Quoting US President Donald Trump’s clip on the Iran strikes, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X: “Bless our brave Service Members.”
- [Israel Says It Has 'Other Goals' In Iran, Will Keep Striking Until They Are Reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-says-it-has-other-goals-in-iran-will-keep-striking-until-they-are-reached/): The Israeli army said that Israel is reviewing the results of the US attack on Iran’s deeply buried nuclear facility at Fordo
- [Netanyahu Hails Trump’s “Bold” Bombing of Iran Nuclear Sites, Says It Will ‘Change History’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/netanyahu-hails-trumps-bold-bombing-of-iran-nuclear-sites-says-it-will-change-history/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump’s “bold decision” to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites, calling the strikes historic. He said America’s actions under Operation Rising Line surpassed all others, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and creating a pivotal moment that could lead to peace through strength. n18oc_crux
- [By bombing Iran, the US continues to make the world safe for war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/by-bombing-iran-the-us-continues-to-make-the-world-safe-for-war/): Netanyahu is thrilled by Trump’s attacks on Iran, as will be the arms manufacturers who used to love the shah of Iran.
- [Lake Chad Basin: Violence and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/lake-chad-basin-violence-and-displacement/): Pinch Point explore how conflict, climate change, and geopolitics are shaping the crisis in Lake Chad.
- [‘Patently illegal’: Critics dispute legality of Trump’s Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/patently-illegal-critics-dispute-legality-of-trumps-iran-strikes/): Democrats stress that only US Congress – not the president – has the authority to take the country to war.
- [Will Mbappe play in the FIFA Club World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/will-mbappe-play-in-the-fifa-club-world-cup/): The Real Madrid forward is set to miss his second game at the football tournament in the US after being hospitalised.
- [PM Modi Speaks To Iran President, Pushes For Calm As US Strikes Tehran's Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/pm-modi-speaks-to-iran-president-pushes-for-calm-as-us-strikes-tehrans-nuclear-sites/): PM Narendra Modi on X said: “Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue & diplomacy as way forward…for early restoration of regional peace, security & stability.”
- [Putin Has No Plans To Speak To Trump But Kremlin Says 'Call Can Be Arranged'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/putin-has-no-plans-to-speak-to-trump-but-kremlin-says-call-can-be-arranged/): Russian President Putin has no plans to speak with US President Trump after US airstrikes on Iran, said Kremlin spokesperson Peskov. A call could be arranged if needed.
- [‘Totally Obliterated…’ Trump Boasts US Dropped ‘Mega Bombs’ On Iran’s Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/totally-obliterated-trump-boasts-us-dropped-mega-bombs-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): On June 22, US President Donald Trump declared Iran’s nuclear facilities “completely and totally obliterated” following precision strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In his national address, Trump called the mission a “spectacular military success” and later warned Iran that any retaliation would be met with overwhelming US force. n18oc_crux
- [Several Countries Ready To Give Iran Their Nuclear Warheads After US Strikes: Putin's Top Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/several-countries-ready-to-give-iran-their-nuclear-warheads-after-us-strikes-putins-top-aide/): Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claimed on Sunday that a “number of countries” are ready to supply Iran with nuclear warheads
- [US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-bombs-irans-nuclear-sites-what-we-know-so-far/): Trump has warned of more attacks on Iran after bombing some of its key nuclear energy sites, including Fordow.
- [US strikes “not about any kind of threat from Iran”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-strikes-not-about-any-kind-of-threat-from-iran/): Professor Stephen Zunes says Donald Trump is not threatened by Iran’s nuclear programme, but the challenge to US power.
- [Iran, Israel trade missiles as US bombing of nuclear sites escalates crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-israel-trade-missiles-as-us-bombing-of-nuclear-sites-escalates-crisis/): Air raid sirens heard across Israel as Iran launches two volleys of missiles in rapid succession, targeting key sites.
- [Israel Says Remains Of 3 Hostages Recovered From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-says-remains-of-3-hostages-recovered-from-gaza/): Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday called for the “urgent release” of the remaining hostages held in Gaza
- [Iran Detains Woman Journalist's Family In Retaliation For Israel War Coverage: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-detains-woman-journalists-family-in-retaliation-for-israel-war-coverage-report/): Iran has reportedly detained the family members of a woman journalist and threatened to keep them captive till she resigns from her post, as per Iran International.
- [Can the Global South stop genocide? Gandikota Nellutla and Ken Roth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/can-the-global-south-stop-genocide-gandikota-nellutla-and-ken-roth/): Former head of Human Rights Watch interviews Hague Group founder on human rights, Israel and Western hypocrisy.
- [Pakistan Condemns US Strikes On Iran Days After Asim Munir Backs Trump For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/pakistan-condemns-us-strikes-on-iran-days-after-asim-munir-backs-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Days after nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan condemned the US strikes on the nuclear sites of its close ally, Iran, saying they violated international law.
- [Iran Executes Majid Mosayebi, Alleged Mossad Agent, Amid Escalating Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-executes-majid-mosayebi-alleged-mossad-agent-amid-escalating-conflict-with-israel/): Majid Mosayebi was hanged after being convicted of attempting to provide “sensitive information” to Mossad
- [Yemen's Houthis Say 'Ready To Attack' US Ships In Red Sea After Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/yemens-houthis-say-ready-to-attack-us-ships-in-red-sea-after-attack-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): The Houthis had earlier threatened to target American warships in the Red Sea if the US backed Israel in its ongoing strikes on Iran
- [Tom Aspinall is UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champ as Jon Jones retires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/tom-aspinall-is-ufcs-undisputed-heavyweight-champ-as-jon-jones-retires/): ‘Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion,’ UFC chief Dana White confirms in Baku.
- [Trump, And His Team, Monitor US Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Sites From Situation Room](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/trump-and-his-team-monitor-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-from-situation-room/): President Trump and his team monitored US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites from the Situation Room. B-2 bombers targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
- ['Betrayed Diplomacy': Iran Says US Attack On Nuclear Sites 'Beginning Of A Dangerous War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/betrayed-diplomacy-iran-says-us-attack-on-nuclear-sites-beginning-of-a-dangerous-war/): Iran accused the US of betraying diplomatic talks and beginning a “dangerous war” after launching airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
- [‘Massive Success’: How NIA Got Names Of 3 Pakistani Terrorists Who Carried Out Pahalgam Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/massive-success-how-nia-got-names-of-3-pakistani-terrorists-who-carried-out-pahalgam-attack/): Top NIA officials said they are working on the leads provided by the arrested accused to understand where the three terrorists could be hiding
- [US Strikes Fordow, Natanz & Isfahan | Trump: “Very Successful” | Lt Gen D.P. Pandey Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-strikes-fordow-natanz-isfahan-trump-very-successful-lt-gen-d-p-pandey-reacts/): | The US has officially entered the conflict with Iran as President Trump announces a “very successful” strike on Fordow, Natanz & IsfahanIn this exclusive edition, Anand Narasimhan is joined by Lt Gen (Retd.) D.P. Pandey, who breaks down the strategic impact of the strikes, the precision use of bunker buster bombs, and what this […]
- [Last-Minute Diplomacy, Khamenei's Silence: What Led To US Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/last-minute-diplomacy-khameneis-silence-what-led-to-us-attack-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): Trump said he would make a decision on US action in two weeks, but ordered strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in two days after back-channel talks with Iranian leaders failed.
- [Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘historic’ US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-historic-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three nuclear sites
- [Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation for US bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-launches-barrage-of-missiles-at-israel-in-retaliation-for-us-bombing/): Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel after an unprecedented US attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
- [Iranian missiles hit Israel after US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iranian-missiles-hit-israel-after-us-bombs-irans-nuclear-sites/): Sirens rang in Israeli cities, with rescue services and media reports saying at least 16 people were injured.
- [On Camera, Moment When Iranian Missile Struck Tel Aviv As Tensions Escalate In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/on-camera-moment-when-iranian-missile-struck-tel-aviv-as-tensions-escalate-in-west-asia/): Iran launched at least 27 ballistic missiles in two waves, hitting areas including Haifa, Nes Ziona, Rishon Lezion, and Tel Aviv as tensions escalated after US intervention.
- [World Leaders React To US Strikes On Iran: Israel Praises, UN Calls For De-Escalation, Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/world-leaders-react-to-us-strikes-on-iran-israel-praises-un-calls-for-de-escalation-diplomacy/): Global reactions to US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites varied: Israel praised Trump, the UN urged de-escalation, and Iran condemned the attacks.
- [Khamenei Hiding In Bunker With Communications Cut Off Amid Assassination Threats: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/khamenei-hiding-in-bunker-with-communications-cut-off-amid-assassination-threats-report/): Analysts say ousting Khamenei and his fellow clerical leaders risks creating a vacuum that could be filled by hardline elements in the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).
- [NIA Arrests In Pahalgam Case Nail Pakistan’s Lies & Bolster India’s FATF Case. Here’s How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/nia-arrests-in-pahalgam-case-nail-pakistans-lies-bolster-indias-fatf-case-heres-how/): The 2 arrests are evidence that the attackers were Pakistanis and associated with LeT’s Hafiz Saeed. They strengthen India’s case against Pakistan in front of the FATF
- [‘Everlasting consequences’: World reacts to US attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/everlasting-consequences-world-reacts-to-us-attacks-on-iran/): A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel’s war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites.
- [FIFA Club World Cup: Dortmund edge Sundowns 4-3 as Inter knock out Urawa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/fifa-club-world-cup-dortmund-edge-sundowns-4-3-as-inter-knock-out-urawa/): Dortmund break South African hearts in Cincinnati ‘sauna’before Inter and Fluminense record easy wins on matchday two.
- [Iran Launches First Salvo Of Ballistic Missiles At Israel After US Strikes On Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-launches-first-salvo-of-ballistic-missiles-at-israel-after-us-strikes-on-nuclear-sites/): Israel’s military says Iran has fired a fresh wave of missiles toward the country, hours after the US attacked nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.
- [Nuclear-Armed Iran Could Sponsor Nuclear Terrorism, Strike Through Proxies Hiding Behind Atomic Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/nuclear-armed-iran-could-sponsor-nuclear-terrorism-strike-through-proxies-hiding-behind-atomic-arsenal/): Hezbollah alone is armed with an estimated 150,000 rockets, capable of overwhelming Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.
- [#breakingnews | After U.S. Strikes Iran, Major American Cities on High Alert | Israel Iran War News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/breakingnews-after-u-s-strikes-iran-major-american-cities-on-high-alert-israel-iran-war-news/): | After US Strikes Iran-Major US Cities On High Alert Citing Retaliation From Iran In the wake of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, multiple major U.S. cities have been placed on high alert, citing potential retaliation threats from Iranian-linked networks or lone actors.New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago are among the […]
- [US B-2 Bombers Flew 37 Hours Non-Stop, Refuelled Mid-Air To Strike Iran's Nuclear Sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-b-2-bombers-flew-37-hours-non-stop-refuelled-mid-air-to-strike-irans-nuclear-sites-report/): The US military used six B-2 bombers and dropped a dozen GBU-57 “bunker-busting bombs” and 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran’s three nuclear facilities.
- [Inside Iran’s Nuclear Network: All About Natanz, Fordow And Isfahan Facilities Hit By US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/inside-irans-nuclear-network-all-about-natanz-fordow-and-isfahan-facilities-hit-by-us-strikes/): These sites represent the core of Iran’s nuclear program, each playing a distinct role in advancing capabilities that the international community views with increasing concern. 
- ['No Military In World Could Have Done This': Trump As US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/no-military-in-world-could-have-done-this-trump-as-us-strikes-iranian-nuclear-sites/): President Trump announced a successful US military attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordo.
- ['Criminal Behaviour': Iran's FM Says US Strikes On Nuke Sites Will Have 'Everlasting Consequences'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/criminal-behaviour-irans-fm-says-us-strikes-on-nuke-sites-will-have-everlasting-consequences/): Post Content
- [US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-joins-israel-in-attacking-iran-strikes-fordow-isfahan-natanz-sites/): Trump says that Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear plants have been ‘totally obliterated’.
- [Full speech: Donald Trump’s address to nation after attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/full-speech-donald-trumps-address-to-nation-after-attack-on-iran/): US president warns Iran that it must now ‘make peace’ or face future US attacks.
- [Iran Urges Strike On US Fleet, Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz; Khamenei Warns Of Unprecedented Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-urges-strike-on-us-fleet-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-khamenei-warns-of-unprecedented-damage/): Echoing the Supreme Leader’s stance, Hossein Shariatmadari, Khamenei’s representative, urged immediate retaliation.
- [Truth Social Crashes After Trump Announces US Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/truth-social-crashes-after-trump-announces-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): Following President Trump’s announcement of a successful bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites, Truth Social experienced outages. Iran warned of severe consequences.
- [What Is GBU-57, The 'Bunker-Buster' Bomb Used By US To Strike Iran's Nuclear Facilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/what-is-gbu-57-the-bunker-buster-bomb-used-by-us-to-strike-irans-nuclear-facilities/): The US reportedly used six GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- [Iran's Atomic Agency Condemns US Strikes, Says Nuclear Activities Won't Be Stopped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/irans-atomic-agency-condemns-us-strikes-says-nuclear-activities-wont-be-stopped/): Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation on Sunday called the US strikes on three nuclear sites a “barbaric act” that violated international law.
- [Major US Cities On High Alert After Airstrikes On Iran's Nuclear Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/major-us-cities-on-high-alert-after-airstrikes-on-irans-nuclear-facilities/): The United States and Israel are on high alert after Trump announced airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions.
- [Iran Says 'No Signs Of Contamination' After US Airstrikes On Key Nuclear Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-says-no-signs-of-contamination-after-us-airstrikes-on-key-nuclear-facilities/): Post Content
- [Trump threatens Iran with ‘either peace or tragedy’ after US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/trump-threatens-iran-with-either-peace-or-tragedy-after-us-strikes/): US President Donald Trump thanked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and God after the US conducted strikes on Iran.
- [What Are B-2 Bombers And Why Did The US Use Them To Strike Nuclear Sites In Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/what-are-b-2-bombers-and-why-did-the-us-use-them-to-strike-nuclear-sites-in-iran/): Beyond its stealth features, the B-2 also possesses exceptional operational capabilities. It can fly up to 6,000 nautical miles without refueling
- [Netanyahu Lauds Trump's 'Bold Decision' To Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites: 'Peace Through Strength'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/netanyahu-lauds-trumps-bold-decision-to-attack-irans-nuclear-sites-peace-through-strength/): Trump and Netanyahu also spoke briefly after the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as reports indicate the US had informed Israel of the strikes.
- ['They've Been Killing Our People': Trump Warns Of More Attacks On Iran If It Does Not Make Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/theyve-been-killing-our-people-trump-warns-of-more-attacks-on-iran-if-it-does-not-make-peace/): Trump described the US military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities as a “spectacular military success” and warned of more strikes if Tehran did not comply.
- ['Strikes Were Spectacular Military Success': Trump Says Iran Nuclear Facilities 'Obliterated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/strikes-were-spectacular-military-success-trump-says-iran-nuclear-facilities-obliterated/): Speaking after the coordinated assault, involving B-2 stealth bombers, Trump said the mission was executed flawlessly and marked a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
- [Trump Announces US Strikes On 3 Nuclear Sites In Iran As Tensions Escalate: 'Fordow Is Gone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/trump-announces-us-strikes-on-3-nuclear-sites-in-iran-as-tensions-escalate-fordow-is-gone/): In a major escalation of tensions, Trump on Saturday announced that the US completed a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran.
- [Did Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Attempt Terror Attack Against Israelis In Cyprus? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/did-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guards-attempt-terror-attack-against-israelis-in-cyprus-exclusive/): In a statement, the Israeli government acknowledged the Cypriot Intelligence Service (CIS) and the Israeli Security Agency’s role in preventing the attack
- [Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Trump To Address Nation Shortly After US Strikes 3 Nuclear Sites In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-iran-war-live-updates-trump-to-address-nation-shortly-after-us-strikes-3-nuclear-sites-in-iran/): US President Trump announced a successful attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. Iran reports 430 deaths, Israel reports 24 deaths.
- ['We Will End It': Iran Says All Americans In Region Now A Target After US Strikes Its Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/we-will-end-it-iran-says-all-americans-in-region-now-a-target-after-us-strikes-its-nuclear-sites/): Iran’s threat came after US President Donald Trump announced a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, as tensions escalated in West Asia.
- [Is Pakistan Now Air-Dropping Turkish Weapons In Punjab?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/is-pakistan-now-air-dropping-turkish-weapons-in-punjab/): The development follows the deployment of Turkish drones by Pakistan against India during the four-day military confrontation in May
- [UK Heatwave May Kill Around 600 People This Week, Researchers Warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/21/uk-heatwave-may-kill-around-600-people-this-week-researchers-warn/): The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert covering all of England, signalling a heightened risk to vulnerable populations
- [Israel Bans international media from Gaza to “hide” realities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-bans-international-media-from-gaza-to-hide-realities/): British TV host Piers Morgan says Israel’s decision to prevent intl media from entering Gaza is to hide realities
- [UK to ban Palestine Action, police clash with group’s supporters in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/uk-to-ban-palestine-action-police-clash-with-groups-supporters-in-london/): British government will use antiterrorism laws to ban campaign organisation in wake of damage to planes by activists.
- [US, Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites: How big are radiation risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-nuclear-sites-how-big-are-radiation-risks/): The attacks on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities have not increased radioactivity so far.
- [What the US and Israel really want from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/what-the-us-and-israel-really-want-from-iran/): The joint attacks against Iran aim to sow chaos and instability in order to secure regional domination.
- [Israel kills at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza, including aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-kills-at-least-30-palestinians-in-gaza-including-aid-seekers/): Among the dozens killed are 13 aid seekers, as NGO warns Israel is also deliberately blocking energy access.
- [UN Nuclear Watchdog Seeks Access To Sites US Bombed, Iran Moves To Sever Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/un-nuclear-watchdog-seeks-access-to-sites-us-bombed-iran-moves-to-sever-ties/): Citing the force of the explosives used by the US, Grossi said that vital equipment at the Fordow facility, particularly centrifuge machinery, may have been severely affected
- [France Music Festival Horror: 145 Jabbed With Needles, Date-Rape Drug Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/france-music-festival-horror-145-jabbed-with-needles-date-rape-drug-suspected/): The police have detained 12 people so far in connection with the incident that took place during the French annual street music festival.
- ['Would Ask People To Tell Truth': Meghan Markle Opens Up On Rewriting Her Public Image](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/would-ask-people-to-tell-truth-meghan-markle-opens-up-on-rewriting-her-public-image/): During the podcast, Meghan also spoke about her aim to be more open online as she builds her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
- ['End Of Regime Near': Reza Pahlavi, Son Of Iran's Last Shah, Warns West Not To Back Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/end-of-regime-near-reza-pahlavi-son-of-irans-last-shah-warns-west-not-to-back-tehran/): In an interview with news agency AFP, Pahlavi told Western nations not to “throw a lifeline” to Tehran’s rulers.
- [NATO chief denies being hypocritical over US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/nato-chief-denies-being-hypocritical-over-us-strikes-on-iran/): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte denied that the military alliance is acting hypocritically over the US strike on Iran.
- ['Why Shouldn't Iranians...': Trump Flirts With Regime Change But Open To Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/why-shouldnt-iranians-trump-flirts-with-regime-change-but-open-to-talks/): Donald Trump thinks that the Iranian people should overthrow their government if it does not negotiate on its nuclear programme, White House said.
- [Friends, ‘F*** Him’ To Joining His War: How Trump’s Relationship With Netanyahu Changed Over Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/friends-f-him-to-joining-his-war-how-trumps-relationship-with-netanyahu-changed-over-years/): From an alliance during Trump’s first term, to tension, and now a renewed but cautious strategic partnership, a look at their relationship
- [As Israel-Iran war escalates, Ukraine fears ‘more losses’ to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/as-israel-iran-war-escalates-ukraine-fears-more-losses-to-russia/): Washington’s support for Kyiv, already in doubt under President Trump, is set to decline further, analysts say.
- [Can Iran really shut down the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/can-iran-really-shut-down-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran may close the vital maritime route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.
- [Energy crisis adds to survival threats in war-torn Gaza: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/energy-crisis-adds-to-survival-threats-in-war-torn-gaza-ngo/): The Norwegian Refugee Council says the ‘deliberate denial of energy access’ undermines human needs in Gaza.
- [Iran's Foreign Minister Meets Putin, His Deputy Says Tehran Won't Halt Nuclear Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/irans-foreign-minister-meets-putin-his-deputy-says-tehran-wont-halt-nuclear-bid/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi has stressed that Tehran’s nuclear programme won’t stop despite Israeli bombings on several nuclear facilities.
- [‘Trump First President With Guts To...’: White House Says Strikes Crippled Iran's Nuke Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/trump-first-president-with-guts-to-white-house-says-strikes-crippled-irans-nuke-plans/): White House says US strikes degraded Iran’s nuclear capability.
- [Shipping giant Maersk divests from companies linked to Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/shipping-giant-maersk-divests-from-companies-linked-to-israeli-settlements/): Move follows campaign accusing Maersk of links to Israel’s military and occupation of Palestinian lands.
- [UN nuclear chief estimates damage to Iran’s facilities ‘very significant’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/un-nuclear-chief-estimates-damage-to-irans-facilities-very-significant/): Tehran has criticised Rafael Grossi for rhetoric it believes helped pave way for strikes, mulling exit from NPT.
- [Freed Belarus opposition candidate says he will keep fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/freed-belarus-opposition-candidate-says-he-will-keep-fighting/): Belarusian opposition activist Siarhei Tsikhanouski was released after five years behind bars.
- [Greece probes Azerbaijani arrested for espionage for links to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/greece-probes-azerbaijani-arrested-for-espionage-for-links-to-iran/): Arrest comes shortly after Cyprus detains ethnic-Azeri suspected of planning attack on military base for Iran.
- [‘Suicidal…’ US Tells China To Dissuade Iran From Closing Strait of Hormuz Over ‘Oil Shock’ Fear | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/suicidal-us-tells-china-to-dissuade-iran-from-closing-strait-of-hormuz-over-oil-shock-fear-4k/): The U.S. has urged China to stop Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would be a “suicidal” move that could trigger a global oil shock. After U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, Tehran’s parliament backed a potential strait shutdown—threatening a key route for 20% of the world’s oil. With China being Iran’s […]
- [US bombs Iran: Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/us-bombs-iran-are-airlines-stopping-flights-to-middle-east/): Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle Eastern destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.
- [Iranian ambassador condemns US strikes after IAEA meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iranian-ambassador-condemns-us-strikes-after-iaea-meeting/): A senior Iranian diplomat condemned the US strikes on its nuclear sites, after attending an emergency IAEA meeting.
- [Global protests over US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/global-protests-over-us-strikes-on-iran/): Video shows protests across the world in response to US air strikes on Iran.
- [Trump claims ‘bullseye’ after pictures of Iran’s nuclear sites emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/trump-claims-bullseye-after-pictures-of-irans-nuclear-sites-emerge/): Donald Trump has said the images showing the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear sites following the US attack reveal “success”.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Munir Had Role In US Attacks On Iran? Did Islamabad Snub China? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/pakistan-army-chief-munir-had-role-in-us-attacks-on-iran-did-islamabad-snub-china-exclusive/): Under PM Sharif, the Pakistani government appears sidelined, with ministers left to handle political fallout. Munir is being perceived as unmanageable, said intelligence sources
- [Electricity, Water, Transport At Risk In US? Iranian Cyber Threat Looms Large Over Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/electricity-water-transport-at-risk-in-us-iranian-cyber-threat-looms-large-over-country/): US Department of Homeland Security has issued bulletin, stating that the Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States.
- [Can Earth Be Ejected From The Solar System? Here's What Researchers Are Saying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/can-earth-be-ejected-from-the-solar-system-heres-what-researchers-are-saying/): A star with a mass similar to our Sun passing within 10,000 astronomical units could disturb Oort Cloud, which is located far beyond Pluto and marks the outer edge of solar system.
- [Were Foreign Workers Barred From Israeli Bomb Shelters? Viral Videos Stir Online Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/were-foreign-workers-barred-from-israeli-bomb-shelters-viral-videos-stir-online-debate/): One of the most widely circulated videos appears to show an Israeli man allegedly preventing Thai and other foreign workers from entering an underground shelter
- [Sounds familiar: Was this said about Iraq in 2003, or Iran in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/sounds-familiar-was-this-said-about-iraq-in-2003-or-iran-in-2025/): Read these 10 statements and decide: were they made in the lead-up to the 2003 war or in 2025?
- [‘Ayatollah Khamenei Is A Red Line’: Shia Muslims In UP Protest Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/ayatollah-khamenei-is-a-red-line-shia-muslims-in-up-protest-against-israel/): Protests in Lucknow were marked by emotional slogans, fiery speeches, and collective prayers for Iran amid tensions in the Middle East
- [Target Evin: Why Israeli Strike On Notorious Jail, Used For 'Hostage Diplomacy' By Iran, Is Significant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/target-evin-why-israeli-strike-on-notorious-jail-used-for-hostage-diplomacy-by-iran-is-significant/): Local media in Iran reported that the Israeli strike targeted Evin prison’s guard towers, administrative section, and courtroom in Tehran
- ['Triangle Of Tension' Between Iran, US And Israel Deepens, Raises Fears Of Wider Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/triangle-of-tension-between-iran-us-and-israel-deepens-raises-fears-of-wider-conflict/): With US airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and Tehran vowing retaliation, the fragile geopolitical triangle involving Iran, Israel & US edges closer to open conflict
- [Supertankers Make U-Turn From Strait Of Hormuz Amid Fears Of Iranian Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/supertankers-make-u-turn-from-strait-of-hormuz-amid-fears-of-iranian-retaliation/): Tensions have risen in West Asia as Israel-Iran war continues. Two huge oil tankers took a U-turn from the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
- [“Will Israel accept” Iran if it’s not a nuclear threat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/will-israel-accept-iran-if-its-not-a-nuclear-threat/): Meron Rapoport says Netanyahu’s Iran strikes distract from Gaza & asks if he would oppose Iran without a nuclear threat.
- [Which teams have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/which-teams-have-qualified-for-the-fifa-club-world-cup-round-of-16/): What do PSG, Real Madrid and Inter Miami need? Can Al Hilal and Sundowns still qualify? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Predictions, Prophecies And Politics: Will World War 3 Happen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/predictions-prophecies-and-politics-will-world-war-3-happen/): Prophecies from Nostradamus to Baba Vanga warn of a Third World War, and rising global tensions, from Iran to Ukraine, have sparked fears that these predictions may come true
- [Bihar Engineer Goes 'Missing' In Iran Amid Rising Tensions, Kin Seek Government Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/bihar-engineer-goes-missing-in-iran-amid-rising-tensions-kin-seek-government-help/): The young engineer, hailing from Siwan district in Bihar, last contacted his family on June 19 and mentioned tensions in the region but did not foresee dangers that would follow
- [Israel hits Tehran with massive air attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-hits-tehran-with-massive-air-attacks/): Parts of Tehran were covered in clouds of smoke following massive Israeli air attacks across the city on Monday.
- [Suicide bombing attack on church in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/suicide-bombing-attack-on-church-in-syria/): A suicide bomber attacked a church near Syria’s capital Damascus during a Sunday mass, killing at least 22 people.
- [Mental health meets AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/mental-health-meets-ai/): AI therapy chatbots offer on-demand mental health support, but can synthetic empathy truly match human compassion?
- [Iran vows response to US strikes as it hits back at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-vows-response-to-us-strikes-as-it-hits-back-at-israel/): Tehran is weighing its military options as it follows up internationally on the US and Israeli strikes.
- [Colombia’s army says 57 soldiers kidnapped in restive southwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/colombias-army-says-57-soldiers-kidnapped-in-restive-southwest/): President Gustavo Petro says freeing the seized soldiers ‘is imperative’.
- [Car Narrowly Escapes Iranian Missile Strike In Israel's Ashdod City | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/car-narrowly-escapes-iranian-missile-strike-in-israels-ashdod-city-video/): A dramatic dashcam video shows debris pelting a moving car moments after a missile strike nearby, allegedly in Israel’s Ashdod.
- [This Country, Not An Arab Nation, Tops The World In Crude Oil Production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/this-country-not-an-arab-nation-tops-the-world-in-crude-oil-production/): The top 10 crude oil producing countries generate 100 million barrels daily. Each barrel holds 159 litres of oil, highlighting the vast scale of global energy production
- [Israel Carries Out Fresh Strikes On Iran's Underground Fordow Nuclear Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-carries-out-fresh-strikes-on-irans-underground-fordow-nuclear-site/): Israel attacked Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility, confirmed by both Iranian and Israeli officials. Simultaneously, blasts were reported in Tehran and Jerusalem.
- [‘Don’t Be Afraid But Stay Alert’: US Warns Of Terror & Cyber Threats After Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/dont-be-afraid-but-stay-alert-us-warns-of-terror-cyber-threats-after-iran-strikes/): American citizens are being warned of the possibility of revenge attacks, especially by lone actors or groups inspired by or linked to Tehran
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Israel-Iran Conflict Updates; Pahalgam Attack Linked To Infiltration From Poonch & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/news18-afternoon-digest-israel-iran-conflict-updates-pahalgam-attack-linked-to-infiltration-from-poonch-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Iran’s Military Issues Fresh Threat To US, Vows ‘Powerful’ Operations and Updates on ECI Bypoll Elections Results 2025.
- [Islamic Body Representing 57 Muslim Nations Quiet On Iran Strikes: The ‘Ineffective’ OIC | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/islamic-body-representing-57-muslim-nations-quiet-on-iran-strikes-the-ineffective-oic-news18/): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) silence on Gaza and now Iran attacks have raised questions on the ability of the body that represents 57 Muslim majority nations and 1.9 billion people, according to top intelligence sources.“It is an eye-opener for the Muslim world. It shows the OIC is a failed body and has nothing […]
- [Watch: CNN Team Is Forced To Evacuate As Iran Missile Barrage Heads Towards Israel's Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/watch-cnn-team-is-forced-to-evacuate-as-iran-missile-barrage-heads-towards-israels-tel-aviv/): CNN’s Anderson Cooper was discussing the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict alongside chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond, when air raid sirens suddenly went off during their live broadcast. The team informed viewers they had just 10 minutes to seek shelter in a bunker, as Iran had reportedly launched a missile or similar […]
- [‘IIT to Inner Transformation’: At IGF London, ISKCON’s Gauranga Das Hails Dharmic Values](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iit-to-inner-transformation-at-igf-london-iskcons-gauranga-das-hails-dharmic-values/): Spiritual leader Gauranga Das urges a return to purpose-driven living, cultural humility, and inner well-being in a world dominated by material success and digital stress
- [IAEA says extent of damage at Fordow still unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iaea-says-extent-of-damage-at-fordow-still-unknown/): The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog the IAEA Rafael Grossi has warned that the global non-proliferation regime
- [Risk of Iran attack on US bases in Gulf likely not “huge”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/risk-of-iran-attack-on-us-bases-in-gulf-likely-not-huge/): “[I’m] not so sure that there’s a huge risk of Iran attacking US military bases in GCC countries.”
- [Dashcam captures huge blast in Ashdod in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/dashcam-captures-huge-blast-in-ashdod-in-israel/): Dashcam video captured a huge explosion next to a road in Ashdod in Israel, as Iran launched a new wave of strikes.
- [Representing 57 Muslim Nations, Quiet On Iran Strikes: Exclusive On ‘Ineffective’ Islamic Body OIC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/representing-57-muslim-nations-quiet-on-iran-strikes-exclusive-on-ineffective-islamic-body-oic/): “It is an eye-opener for the Muslim world. It shows the OIC is a failed body and has nothing substantive to deliver. It faces systemic failures,” said intelligence sources
- [Japan Prime Minister Ishiba To Skip NATO Summit: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/japan-prime-minister-ishiba-to-skip-nato-summit-reports/): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will not attend the NATO summit in the Hague. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will represent Japan.
- [‘Violated Sovereignty’: China Condemns US Airstrikes On Nuclear Sites In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/violated-sovereignty-china-condemns-us-airstrikes-on-nuclear-sites-in-iran/): China warned that the airstrikes have “exacerbated tensions in the Middle East and dealt a heavy blow to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
- [‘Massive’ Russian air assault kills at least six in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/massive-russian-air-assault-kills-at-least-six-in-ukraines-capital-kyiv/): Missile and drone strikes target residential areas in numerous districts across Kyiv.
- ['Gambler Trump': Iran's Military Issues Fresh Threat To US, Hints At Retaliatory Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/gambler-trump-irans-military-issues-fresh-threat-to-us-hints-at-retaliatory-attacks/): Tensions escalated in West Asia after US military launched massive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran said it reserved all options for legitimate self-defence.
- [Search for survivors after Russian drone and missile barrage hits Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/search-for-survivors-after-russian-drone-and-missile-barrage-hits-kyiv/): Attack on Kyiv kills five and wounds others as rescue efforts continue.
- [Mahmoud Khalil leads pro-Palestine rally in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/mahmoud-khalil-leads-pro-palestine-rally-in-new-york/): Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil has led a rally in New York after his release
- [10 Days Of Israel-Iran War In 10 Points: How It Started To How It Is Going Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/10-days-of-israel-iran-war-in-10-points-how-it-started-to-how-it-is-going-explained/): As the Israel-Iran war continues and with the US now officially a part of it, a look at the key 10 moments of the past 10 days
- [IDF Strikes Six Airfields Across Iran, Says 15 Aircraft Destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/idf-strikes-six-airfields-across-iran-says-15-aircraft-destroyed/): By damaging infrastructure and neutralizing key assets, the Israeli Air Force effectively hindered takeoff capabilities from the targeted airports.
- [‘Two Million People Of Soviet Union Reside In Israel’: Putin Responds Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/two-million-people-of-soviet-union-reside-in-israel-putin-responds-why-russia-is-not-helping-iran/): Putin stated Moscow is neutral in the Iran-US conflict, noting the Russian-speaking population in Israel and Russia’s friendly ties with Arab and Islamic nations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,215](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1215/): Here are the key events on day 1,215 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Manchester City thump Al Ain 6-0 at Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/manchester-city-thump-al-ain-6-0-at-club-world-cup/): Goals from Haaland, Gundogan and new signing Cherki help Man City enter the tournament’s knockout stage.
- [IDF Strikes: Six Airports and 15 Aircraft Targeted in Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict | Iran Vs Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/idf-strikes-six-airports-and-15-aircraft-targeted-in-iran-amid-ongoing-conflict-iran-vs-israel/): | the IDF has launched attacks on six airports in Iran, destroying 15 aircraft and helicopters ­dome n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Iran-Backed Militias Planning Strikes? A Look At US Bases In Middle East That May Be Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-backed-militias-planning-strikes-a-look-at-us-bases-in-middle-east-that-may-be-targeted/): With Iran threatening “severe consequences” after strikes on its nuclear sites, and proxy groups reportedly preparing retaliation, these are the US bases now most at risk
- [Iran May Have Outmanoeuvred US, Moved 400kg Uranium From Nuclear Site Before Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-may-have-outmanoeuvred-us-moved-400kg-uranium-from-nuclear-site-before-airstrikes/): According to an NYT report, senior US officials—including Vice-President JD Vance—have acknowledged that they do not currently know the location of Iran’s uranium stockpile
- [History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/history-of-us-iran-relations-from-the-1953-regime-change-to-trump-strikes/): Iran remains the US’s adversary in the Middle East since the 1979 Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
- [OKC Thunder beat Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 to win NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/okc-thunder-beat-indiana-pacers-103-91-in-game-7-to-win-nba-finals/): Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and won the Finals MVP Award as OKC won the trophy at home.
- [Amid Middle East Conflicts, Sensex falls 770 pts, Nifty Below 24,900; Media Stocks Outshine | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/amid-middle-east-conflicts-sensex-falls-770-pts-nifty-below-24900-media-stocks-outshine-news18/): | Amid Middle East Conflicts, Sensex falls 770 pts, Nifty below 24,900; media stocks outshine n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['No War On Iran': Protests Erupt Across Several Major US Cities After Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/no-war-on-iran-protests-erupt-across-several-major-us-cities-after-strikes-on-iranian-nuclear-sites/): Massive anti-war protests erupted in major US cities like New York and DC after the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites.
- [Egyptian Businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed Paid Spies For Info Of Princess Diana's Death: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/egyptian-businessman-mohamed-al-fayed-paid-spies-for-info-of-princess-dianas-death-report/): Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed reportedly paid millions to Egyptian secret service agents in exchange for information of the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
- [Images Indicate Iran's Fordow Site Destroyed In US Strike, Experts Say 'Damage Not Evaluated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/images-indicate-irans-fordow-site-destroyed-in-us-strike-experts-say-damage-not-evaluated/): Despite Iran’s efforts to shield its nuclear program, the US strike on the Fordow facility appears to have caused major surface damage. However, there was no confirmation.
- [Are We Living Inside A Black Hole? NASA's Webb Telescope May Have Spotted The Evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/are-we-living-inside-a-black-hole-nasas-webb-telescope-may-have-spotted-the-evidence/): NASA’s Webb Telescope found early galaxies rotating in the same direction, reigniting theories that our universe may exist within a black hole. Further study is under way
- [More Than Just Fitness: Climbing The Everest Costs Enough To Buy A Mercedes!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/more-than-just-fitness-climbing-the-everest-costs-enough-to-buy-a-mercedes/): Climbing Mount Everest now costs Rs 38 lakh to 78 lakh via Nepal, with permit hikes, gear, guides, and insurance driving up expenses for Indian and foreign climbers alike
- [When Did Trump Authorise The Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites? JD Vance Says This](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/when-did-trump-authorise-the-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-jd-vance-says-this/): The strike took place early Sunday, involving 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs dropped on the three nuclear sites in Iran.
- [Pakistan Politicians Urging Govt To Reconsider Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/pakistan-politicians-urging-govt-to-reconsider-trumps-nobel-peace-prize-nomination-report/): Pakistani leaders are urging their government to reconsider the decision to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, calling it contradictory to his record on conflicts.
- ['Monumental Damage To All Nuclear Sites': Trump Hails US Strikes In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/monumental-damage-to-all-nuclear-sites-trump-hails-us-strikes-in-iran/): Donald Trump hailed the recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a major success, claiming they caused “monumental damage” and achieved a precise “bullseye” impact.
- ['Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapon': US Defends ‘Decisive Action’ Against Tehran In UNSC Session](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-cannot-have-nuclear-weapon-us-defends-decisive-action-against-tehran-in-unsc-session/): Defending its strike, the US ambassador mentioned that Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel and used terrorist proxies to carry out attacks.
- [B-2 Bombers Involved In US Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites Return Safely To Missouri | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/b-2-bombers-involved-in-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-return-safely-to-missouri-watch/): At least six US B-2 stealth bombers dropped a dozen “bunker buster bombs” at Iran’s nuclear sites in Fordow, Isafhan and Natanz, along with 30 Tomahawk missiles.
- ['Why Wouldn't There Be Regime Change': Trump's 'Make Iran Great Again' Post After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/why-wouldnt-there-be-regime-change-trumps-make-iran-great-again-post-after-us-strikes/): Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of regime change in Iran after strikes on its nuclear sites, contradicting his defense secretary’s earlier denial of such intentions.
- [US State Department Issues 'Worldwide Caution' For Americans As Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/us-state-department-issues-worldwide-caution-for-americans-as-israel-iran-tensions-escalate/): Travelers are advised to review the latest Travel Advisories, country-specific information, and security alerts before making any international travel plans.
- ['Enemy Made A Mistake': Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Says Israel Being 'Punished' After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/enemy-made-a-mistake-irans-ayatollah-khamenei-says-israel-being-punished-after-us-strikes/): Post Content
- [Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Israel Strikes 'Military Targets' In Iran, Oil Prices Surge After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-iran-war-live-updates-israel-strikes-military-targets-in-iran-oil-prices-surge-after-us-strikes/): Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Iran and Israel exchanged missile attacks, with Israeli jets targeting military sites in Iran after Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv.
- [Real Madrid beat Pachuca at Club World Cup despite Asencio’s early red card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/real-madrid-beat-pachuca-at-club-world-cup-despite-asencios-early-red-card/): Xabi Alonso gets first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of game with only 10 players.
- [Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/key-players-tangle-at-unsc-at-perilous-turn-of-us-israel-iran-conflict/): Tensions soar at UN as Iran, allies condemn US military action, while US, Israel reject censure.
- [Durant traded to Houston Rockets for Green, Brooks, picks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/durant-traded-to-houston-rockets-for-green-brooks-picks-report/): Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant will join his fifth NBA team after being traded to the Houston Rockets.
- [Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 22, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-22-2025/): Here are the key events on day nine of the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [US strikes Iran, what comes next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-strikes-iran-what-comes-next/): The US has bombed Iran – and Iran says it reserves all options to respond.
- [Iran’s president joins Tehran protest condemning US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/irans-president-joins-tehran-protest-condemning-us-israel/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian joined a crowd in Tehran on Sunday condemning the US strikes on Iran.
- [India-England: Brooks scores 99, Stokes strikes late on day 3 of first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/india-england-brooks-scores-99-stokes-strikes-late-on-day-3-of-first-test/): India has 96-run lead over England with eight wickets remaining going into day four of first cricket Test at Headingley.
- [At least 15 killed in Damascus church bombing attack, dozens wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/at-least-15-killed-in-damascus-church-bombing-attack-dozens-wounded/): Blast in Dweil’a on the outskirts of Syria’s capital was carried out as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church.
- [Tulsi Gabbard on Iran’s nuclear capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/tulsi-gabbard-on-irans-nuclear-capabilities/): We compare and contrast Tulsi Gabbard’s congressional testimony that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, with her rec
- [Will Trump Resume Talks With Iran After Bombing Its Nuke Sites? Top US Officials Weigh In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/will-trump-resume-talks-with-iran-after-bombing-its-nuke-sites-top-us-officials-weigh-in/): While President Donald Trump remained silent publicly after addressing the nation the previous evening, his top officials spoke at length about the US’ motive behind Iran war. 
- [US Increases West Asia Evacuations, Travel Alerts After Trump Orders Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-increases-west-asia-evacuations-travel-alerts-after-trump-orders-strikes-on-iran/): In internal and public notices, the US State Department over the weekend significantly ramped up its cautionary advice to Americans in the Middle East.
- [US strikes Iran in ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/us-strikes-iran-in-operation-midnight-hammer/): “Extremely severe damage and destruction.” The US military struck the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites in Iran.
- [Iran Unleashes Monster Missile With 1,500-Kilo Warhead On Israel After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/22/iran-unleashes-monster-missile-with-1500-kilo-warhead-on-israel-after-us-strikes/): Israeli military said it “swiftly neutralised” the missile launchers responsible and immediately counter‑struck multiple military targets in western Iran
- [News18 Evening Digest: Trump Warns Israel After Iran Ceasefire, Speaks To Netanyahu & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/news18-evening-digest-trump-warns-israel-after-iran-ceasefire-speaks-to-netanyahu-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Israel Strikes Iran Shortly After Trump Rebukes Netanyahu On Ceasefire Violation; In Karnataka, It’s Congress vs Congress As Leaders Flag Internal Strife
- [World wary as it welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/world-wary-as-it-welcomes-iran-israel-ceasefire/): The world celebrated ceasefire deal but is wary of a return to hostilities, as some called for a similar deal for Gaza.
- [Israel Strikes Iran Shortly After Trump Rebukes Netanyahu On Ceasefire Violation: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-strikes-iran-shortly-after-trump-rebukes-netanyahu-on-ceasefire-violation-report/): The strike follows Iran’s launch of two ballistic missiles at Israel earlier this morning, despite a ceasefire being in place
- [Have Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire? What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/have-israel-and-iran-agreed-to-a-ceasefire-what-we-know/): Donald Trump said the two sides reached a ceasefire shortly after Iran attacked a US airbase in Qatar.
- [Palestine Action supporters protest against UK ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/palestine-action-supporters-protest-against-uk-ban/): Demonstrators have staged a protest in London to support Palestine Action after the UK government announced it would ban
- [Georgian opposition figure Giorgi Vashadze jailed in widening crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/georgian-opposition-figure-giorgi-vashadze-jailed-in-widening-crackdown/): The sentence sees most opposition leaders behind bars as the ruling Georgian Dream squeezes critics and rivals.
- [Iceland To Switzerland: Which Nations Offer The Greatest Safety If World War Breaks Out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iceland-to-switzerland-which-nations-offer-the-greatest-safety-if-world-war-breaks-out/): With violence showing no sign of easing in the Iran–Israel war, the world now ponders: where might one stay safe if a global war ensues?
- ['What The F*ck They’re Doing’: Trump Loses Cool Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire Chaos | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/what-the-fck-theyre-doing-trump-loses-cool-over-israel-iran-ceasefire-chaos-video/): Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides but said Israel had acted with particular disregard for the terms of the agreement.
- [Elon Musk's Tesla Sued For Autopilot Crash That Killed Family Of 3 In New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/elon-musks-tesla-sued-for-autopilot-crash-that-killed-family-of-3-in-new-jersey/): The complaint claims Tesla’s flawed design caused the car to drift out of its lane and fail to brake in time, leading to a fatal crash that killed three people
- [On Iran's Vow To Rebuild Nuclear Program, Trump's 'Will Never Happen' Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/on-irans-vow-to-rebuild-nuclear-program-trumps-will-never-happen-reply/): US President Donald Trump praised the performance of the US military, singling out the pilots involved in the high-risk operation.
- ['Safe Zones' Like Tel Aviv, Haifa Hit: How Iran's Strikes On Big Cities Targeted Israel's Heartland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/safe-zones-like-tel-aviv-haifa-hit-how-irans-strikes-on-big-cities-targeted-israels-heartland/): Iran’s advanced ballistic capability has brought widespread destruction to key urban centres, bringing them under the global spotlight
- [This Indian-American Scientist Helped Design B-2 Bomber, Then Sold Stealth Secrets To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/this-indian-american-scientist-helped-design-b-2-bomber-then-sold-stealth-secrets-to-china/): A key figure in the B-2 bomber’s design, Mumbai-born Gowadia was jailed in the US for selling sensitive military technology.
- [China’s New ‘Mosquito’ Micro Drone Can Spy Silently And Evade Radar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/chinas-new-mosquito-micro-drone-can-spy-silently-and-evade-radar/): Mimicking a mosquito’s form and movement, it has bionic wings and ultra-thin legs, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye and extremely stealthy during operations
- ['Nothing To Do With Doha': Iran Says Missile Strike On US Base In Qatar Was Act Of ‘Self-Defense’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/nothing-to-do-with-doha-iran-says-missile-strike-on-us-base-in-qatar-was-act-of-self-defense/): The missile strikes came after US air raids on three major Iranian nuclear facilities- Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan- conducted on June 22.
- [From Palakollu To The Stars: India's Jahnavi Dangeti Set For Historic 2029 Space Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/from-palakollu-to-the-stars-indias-jahnavi-dangeti-set-for-historic-2029-space-mission/): The young aerospace enthusiast from Palakollu has been selected as an astronaut candidate for the 2029 Titans Space Mission
- ['Don't Drop Bombs, Stop Now': Trump's Warning To Israel Following Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/dont-drop-bombs-stop-now-trumps-warning-to-israel-following-iran-ceasefire/): Israel-Iran Ceasefire: Donald Trump described the action as a “major violation” and called on Israel to halt its plans immediately.
- [US Bans WhatsApp On Govt Devices Over Security Fears, Meta Disagrees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-bans-whatsapp-on-govt-devices-over-security-fears-meta-disagrees/): US govt staff are now advised to use secure apps like Signal, Teams, Wickr, iMessage and FaceTime, and stay alert to phishing scams and messages from unknown numbers
- ['No Royal Roles For Them': Prince William's Cold Shoulder To Harry-Meghan Markle's Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/no-royal-roles-for-them-prince-williams-cold-shoulder-to-harry-meghan-markles-kids/): Prince William is doubling down on his long-term vision of a “slimmed-down monarchy”, focused solely on its core working members.
- [Iran-Israel attacks play out around ceasefire announcement by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-israel-attacks-play-out-around-ceasefire-announcement-by-trump/): Iran and Israel continued to attack one another in the hours before a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump.
- [Israeli military kills dozens in latest attacks on Gaza aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israeli-military-kills-dozens-in-latest-attacks-on-gaza-aid-seekers/): Reports suggest as many as 71 have died in rising daily killings as hungry seek food at GHF sites.
- [Iran's Missile Strike Leaves Housing Society In Israel's Be'er Sheva In Ruins | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/irans-missile-strike-leaves-housing-society-in-israels-beer-sheva-in-ruins-watch/): An Iranian missile hit a residential building in Beersheba, Israel, killing at least four and injuring over 22. The attack happened hours before a planned ceasefire.
- [Indian Student In UK Breaks Into Woman’s Dorm Room, Masturbates On Her Bed And Teddy Bear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/indian-student-in-uk-breaks-into-womans-dorm-room-masturbates-on-her-bed-and-teddy-bear/): He entered the victim’s room, which was empty at the time, and ejaculated on her duvet cover and three Jellycat teddy bears
- [Iran hoping to “draw a line” under confrontation with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-hoping-to-draw-a-line-under-confrontation-with-us/): Ali Vaez says Iran doubts Israel is done with its war, even after both sides accepted Trump’s proposed ceasefire.
- [Operation Sindoor Boycott Effect: Turkey Takes The Brunt, Indian Tourists Down 24% This May N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/operation-sindoor-boycott-effect-turkey-takes-the-brunt-indian-tourists-down-24-this-may-n18g/): Indian tourists going to Turkey saw a sharp 24 per cent drop in May as compared to the same month last year – a month when tourism to the country is at its peak.Against 41,554 tourists from India, who went to Turkey last year, the number is down to 31,659 this May, official Turkey tourism […]
- [Russia and Ukraine swap drone attacks as ceasefire efforts remain stalled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/russia-and-ukraine-swap-drone-attacks-as-ceasefire-efforts-remain-stalled/): Russian appears to have raised the scale of hostilities as the US has become distracted with the Israel-Iran war.
- [Over 400 Kg Of Uranium Feared Missing In Iran; US Says 'Unsure If Nuclear Sites Obliterated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/over-400-kg-of-uranium-feared-missing-in-iran-us-says-unsure-if-nuclear-sites-obliterated/): Vance said the US is unsure about the status of Iran’s 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium but will work in the coming weeks to address it.
- [How the Iran-Israel ceasefire is meant to play out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/how-the-iran-israel-ceasefire-is-meant-to-play-out/): Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle explains how the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel is meant to unfold,
- ['Respond Forcefully': Israel Says Iran Violated Ceasefire, Orders Intense Strikes In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/respond-forcefully-israel-says-iran-violated-ceasefire-orders-intense-strikes-in-tehran/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered high-intensity military operations against Iran, accusing it of violating a newly declared ceasefire. Iran denied the allegations.
- [Iran's IRGC Chief Commander Warns US Of 'Historic Lesson' Against Renewed Aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/irans-irgc-chief-commander-warns-us-of-historic-lesson-against-renewed-aggression/): Iran’s IRGC Chief Commander warned the US that any renewed aggression against Iran would prompt the Islamic Republic to teach Washington a “historic lesson”.
- [The Hidden Struggles of Women’s Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/the-hidden-struggles-of-womens-health/): “I wanted to actually not only freeze my eggs, but freeze time.”
- [Despite US Threats, Iran Plans To Continue Its Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/despite-us-threats-iran-plans-to-continue-its-nuclear-programme/): Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation head, Mohammad Eslami, stated that despite recent damage, the nuclear programme will continue uninterrupted, with recovery plans already in place.
- [How Israel Attacked Iran From Inside: The Smuggling Of Weapons, Armed Drones & AI Use Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/how-israel-attacked-iran-from-inside-the-smuggling-of-weapons-armed-drones-ai-use-explained/): Israel has built an espionage network in Iran over decades. AI to identify targets to sneaking in weapons, Mossad & military prepared for the June 13 attack for three years
- ['Not A Nation That Surrenders': Khamenei After Iran, Israel Agree To US-Brokered Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/not-a-nation-that-surrenders-khamenei-after-iran-israel-agree-to-us-brokered-ceasefire/): His statement came hours after President Donald Trump confirmed that a truce between the two arch-rivals have come into effect
- [Israel and Iran agree ceasefire amid waves of missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-and-iran-agree-ceasefire-amid-waves-of-missiles/): US President Trump calls for calm as truce agreement raises hope of an end to the dangerous conflict.
- [Iranian Nuclear Scientist Sedighi Saber Killed In Israeli Strike In Tehran: Iran Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iranian-nuclear-scientist-sedighi-saber-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-tehran-iran-media/): Iranian nuclear scientist and senior IRGC officer Mohammad Reza Sedighi Saber was killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern Tehran, according to Iranian media.
- [B Bunker Busters, B-2 Stealth Plane: All About US Strikes On Three Iranian Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/b-bunker-busters-b-2-stealth-plane-all-about-us-strikes-on-three-iranian-nuclear-sites/): Here is all you need to know about the American strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
- [Video: Israeli Air Force Destroys Missile Launchers Ready To Strike From Western Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/video-israeli-air-force-destroys-missile-launchers-ready-to-strike-from-western-iran/): The video shows precision airstrikes on the launchers moments before they could be activated.
- [Who is attending the NATO summit and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/who-is-attending-the-nato-summit-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): Continued support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression as well as higher defence spending by allies are key topics.
- [‘Foreigners for both nations’: India pushing Muslims ‘back’ to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/foreigners-for-both-nations-india-pushing-muslims-back-to-bangladesh/): Hundreds taken to Bangladesh border at gunpoint in a crackdown by Assam, as some other BJP-ruled states follow suit.
- [The aftermath of Iranian missile strikes in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/the-aftermath-of-iranian-missile-strikes-in-israel/): Iran and Israel traded waves of missile attacks as the ceasefire announced by US President Trump approached.
- [Messi’s Miami, PSG, Palmeiras in; Atletico out of Club World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/messis-miami-psg-palmeiras-in-atletico-out-of-club-world-cup-last-16/): Inter Miami draw 2-2 with Palmeiras to see both sides through but Atletico Madrid go out despite win over Botafogo.
- [Iran's Large Missile Salvo Rocks Israel, IDF Bombs Tehran in "Final Mission" as Trump Declares Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/irans-large-missile-salvo-rocks-israel-idf-bombs-tehran-in-final-mission-as-trump-declares-truce/): Amid the tensions between Israel and Iran and the ongoing talks of a ceasefire, four people are reported to be dead in Israel’s Be’er Sheva after an Iranian ballistic missile struck an apartment block. Several people are reported to be injured in the incident. Sirens sound across central Israel and some areas in the south […]
- ['Israel Accepts Trump's Ceasefire Deal, War Goals Against Iran Achieved': Benjamin Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-accepts-trumps-ceasefire-deal-war-goals-against-iran-achieved-benjamin-netanyahu/): Benjamin Netanyahu announced a ceasefire with Iran following a proposal mediated by Donald Trump. Netanyahu thanked Trump for supporting Israel’s defence.
- [Moment When Order To Strike US' Al-Udeid Airbase In Qatar Was Issued By Iran | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/moment-when-order-to-strike-us-al-udeid-airbase-in-qatar-was-issued-by-iran-video/): The moment when the order was issued to strike Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar was recorded from the IRGC operations room.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,216](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1216/): Here are the key events on day 1,216 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iranian missile strikes building in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iranian-missile-strikes-building-in-israel/): Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Israel’s Beersheba on Tuesday.
- [Israeli Defense Forces Claim To Have Destroyed Missile Launchers In Western Iran | Ceasefire News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israeli-defense-forces-claim-to-have-destroyed-missile-launchers-in-western-iran-ceasefire-news18/): | Israeli defense forces claim to have destroyed missile launchers in western Iran, targeting threats aimed at Israel, , , , , , , , n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Iran Issued A Strike Order On Al-Udayd Air Base In Qatar | Iran's Warning To Trump | Ceasefire News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-issued-a-strike-order-on-al-udayd-air-base-in-qatar-irans-warning-to-trump-ceasefire-news/): | FIRST VISUALS from Iran’s IRGC operations room; Iran issued a strike order on Al-Udayd Air Base in Qatar, signaling resilience against US to its constituents, , , , , , , , n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Ceasefire Now In Effect': Trump Confirms Truce, Requests Israel, Iran To 'Not Violate It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/ceasefire-now-in-effect-trump-confirms-truce-requests-israel-iran-to-not-violate-it/): A ceasefire between Israel and Iran officially came into effect late Monday after days of high-stakes diplomacy led by US President Donald Trump and his administration.
- [From Noodles To Nukes: Inside B-2 Bomber, The 'Flying Hotel' US Used To Strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/from-noodles-to-nukes-inside-b-2-bomber-the-flying-hotel-us-used-to-strike-iran/): The bomber’s pilots, tasked with a 30-40-hour round trip to strike Iranian targets, had access to a toilet, mini-fridge, microwave, and rest bunks—necessities for marathon missions
- [‘If Water Used As Weapon…’: Bilawal Bhutto’s War Rhetoric Returns Over Indus Waters Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/if-water-used-as-weapon-bilawal-bhuttos-war-rhetoric-returns-over-indus-waters-treaty/): Bilawal Bhutto rejected India’s move to suspend the agreement and brazenly threatened retaliation over what he called an illegal suspension of the treaty.
- [Video: Moment When Iranian Missile Hits Be’er Sheva Hours After Ceasefire With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/video-moment-when-iranian-missile-hits-beer-sheva-hours-after-ceasefire-with-israel/): The attack has left three people dead and two others injured, marking it as the first attacks since the ceasefire came into effect.
- [US Enters Iran-Israel War, Claims Ceasefire: 48-Hour Timeline Of Middle East Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-enters-iran-israel-war-claims-ceasefire-48-hour-timeline-of-middle-east-conflict/): The United States entered the Iran-Israel war with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting fears of regional escalation. Here’s a timeline of how things unfolded.
- [Qatar Secured Iran's Approval For Ceasefire With Israel After Trump Call: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/qatar-secured-irans-approval-for-ceasefire-with-israel-after-trump-call-report/): Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Iran’s approval for a US-proposed ceasefire in conflict with Israel.
- [3 Dead In Israel's Beersheba After Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Amid Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/3-dead-in-israels-beersheba-after-iran-launches-ballistic-missile-amid-ceasefire-talks/): At least three people are declared dead after an Iranian ballistic missile struck an apartment block in Beersheba.
- [Iran’s Missile Strike On US-Run Qatar Base More About Optics Than Escalation | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/irans-missile-strike-on-us-run-qatar-base-more-about-optics-than-escalation-exclusive/): Iranian officials had alerted both US and Qatari counterparts several hours before the launch, because of which there were no casualties or damage to major infrastructure
- [Applying For US Visa? Now, You Have To Keep Your Social Media Account Public For Screening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/applying-for-us-visa-now-you-have-to-keep-your-social-media-account-public-for-screening/): The update comes alongside a broader travel policy overhaul, in which the US has introduced a new travel ban affecting nationals from 12 countries, mostly in Middle East and Africa
- [Screams, Panic & Chaos: What Happened Inside Doha Mall After Iran Struck US Airbase | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/screams-panic-chaos-what-happened-inside-doha-mall-after-iran-struck-us-airbase-video/): In retaliation against US strikes, Iran fired missiles towards the military bases of the United States in Qatar on Monday.
- [How Trump-Netanyahu Call Paved Way For Ceasefire With Iran: 'Get Me Bibi'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/how-trump-netanyahu-call-paved-way-for-ceasefire-with-iran-get-me-bibi/): VP JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff played key roles in managing both direct and indirect channels of communication with Tehran
- ['Israel And Iran Came To Me': Trump Takes Credit For Ceasefire, Hails ‘Peace And Prosperity’ Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-and-iran-came-to-me-trump-takes-credit-for-ceasefire-hails-peace-and-prosperity-ahead/): Trump, who has long positioned himself as a dealmaker on the global stage, emphasized the potential for a new chapter between the two longtime adversaries.
- [Israel-Iran War News Live: Drone Strikes Military Base Near Baghdad, Iraqi Military Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-iran-war-news-live-drone-strikes-military-base-near-baghdad-iraqi-military-says/): Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: As Israel-Iran conflict entered Day 12 on Tuesday, Iran said it will stop its attacks if Israel stops its airstrikes by 4am local time.
- ['Thank You For Giving Early Notice': Trump After Iran Targets US Air Base In Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/thank-you-for-giving-early-notice-trump-after-iran-targets-us-air-base-in-qatar/): Donald Trump stated that no Americans were harmed in the attack and hardly any damage was done.
- ['Military Operations Continued Until Last Minute': Iranian Foreign Minister Hints At Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/military-operations-continued-until-last-minute-iranian-foreign-minister-hints-at-truce/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled a potential ceasefire with Israel, stating that Iranian military operations ceased at 4 am after retaliating against Israel.
- [After Multiple Delays, Subhanshu Shukla's Axiom Space Mission Set To Launch Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/after-multiple-delays-subhanshu-shuklas-axiom-space-mission-set-to-launch-tomorrow/): The private astronaut mission is scheduled to lift off at 2:31 am EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- [Bangladesh Deepens Diplomatic Engagement With China As BNP Team Goes To Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/bangladesh-deepens-diplomatic-engagement-with-china-as-bnp-team-goes-to-beijing/): This visit follows a series of diplomatic engagements involving Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan, highlighting Dhaka’s growing strategic interest in the region
- [‘Won’t Accept Harassment’: Iran’s Khamenei After Striking US Military Base In Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/wont-accept-harassment-irans-khamenei-after-striking-us-military-base-in-qatar/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran didn’t target the civilians and vowed not to submit to anyone’s harassment.
- ['No Agreement On Ceasefire Or Cessation With Israel': Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/no-agreement-on-ceasefire-or-cessation-with-israel-iran/): Post Content
- [Donald Trump Claims Israel-Iran Ceasefire Agreed, Truce To Begin In Six Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/donald-trump-claims-israel-iran-ceasefire-agreed-truce-to-begin-in-six-hours/): However, neither Israel nor Iran has immediately confirmed the cease-fire agreement or the terms of the truce.
- [Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/supreme-court-lets-trump-restart-deporting-migrants-to-third-countries/): Dissenting justice warns court actions expose ‘thousands to the risk of torture or death’.
- [Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/trump-claims-ceasefire-reached-between-israel-and-iran/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran attacks US air base in Qatar: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-attacks-us-air-base-in-qatar-what-we-know-so-far/): Iran says it has responded to the US attacks on its nuclear facilities by targeting the US military base in Qatar.
- [Iran attacks US military base in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-attacks-us-military-base-in-qatar/): Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar, saying it was retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- [Is dropping bombs the answer to Iran’s nuclear programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/is-dropping-bombs-the-answer-to-irans-nuclear-programme/): Tehran says its nuclear technical know-how can’t be destroyed.
- [US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 23, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/us-israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-23-2025/): Here are the key events on day 11 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
- [What to know about New York’s mayoral primary and ranked choice voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/what-to-know-about-new-yorks-mayoral-primary-and-ranked-choice-voting/): Tuesday’s election has drawn nationwide attention for its close race and use of ranked choice voting.
- [What have countries said about Iran’s strike on a US base in Qatar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/what-have-countries-said-about-irans-strike-on-a-us-base-in-qatar/): Iran’s attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base draws sharp rebukes from several states in the Gulf region.
- [Kyiv man survives ‘massive’ Russian air strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/kyiv-man-survives-massive-russian-air-strike/): Resident Valeriy Mankuta survived a Russian missile strike by climbing down a lightning rod to escape his damaged home.
- [Qatar says it has ‘right to respond’ to Iranian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/qatar-says-it-has-right-to-respond-to-iranian-missile-attack/): Qatar was the “obvious choice” for Iranian retaliation against the US, Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari explains.
- [India’s Pant, Rahul score centuries to set England 371 to win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/indias-pant-rahul-score-centuries-to-set-england-371-to-win/): India was all out for 364, opening door for England to stage a dramatic Test cricket win at Headingley on final day.
- [Donald Trump Against Further US Military Involvement In West Asia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/donald-trump-against-further-us-military-involvement-in-west-asia-report/): The United States confirmed the attack on its military bases in Qatar and said that there were no reports of US casualties.
- [From Condemnation To 'Expression Of Concern': Pakistan Changes Stand On US Strikes Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/from-condemnation-to-expression-of-concern-pakistan-changes-stand-on-us-strikes-against-iran/): Top intelligence sources said Pakistani officials at the meeting of the National Security Committee chose to remain completely silent on the US attack on Iran
- [Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/trumps-budget-demands-iran-to-split-nato-summit-focus/): NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.
- [What to know about the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Iran’s attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/what-to-know-about-the-uss-al-udeid-air-base-in-qatar-after-irans-attack/): Prior to attack on biggest US military base in Middle East, US had already started taking ‘force protection’ measures.
- [How extensive are Israel’s intelligence operations inside Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/how-extensive-are-israels-intelligence-operations-inside-iran/): Israeli and international media all speak of an intelligence operation years in the making.
- [US attacks on Iran risk global conflict, Russia and China warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/us-attacks-on-iran-risk-global-conflict-russia-and-china-warn/): Russia called the US strikes on Iran ‘unjustified’ and ‘unprovoked’, while China warned they ‘set a bad precedent’.
- [After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/after-donald-trump-bombs-iran-what-comes-next/): The US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites raises fears of wider regional war.
- [Which US Bases In Qatar Did Iran Target With Missiles? Explosions Heard Over Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/which-us-bases-in-qatar-did-iran-target-with-missiles-explosions-heard-over-doha/): Al Udeid in Qatar and Ain al-Asad in Iraq were named by Iran as targets of its missile strikes, launched in retaliation for US attacks on nuclear sites.
- [Why Iran Launched Missiles At Doha In Qatar? Airspace Closed After Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/why-iran-launched-missiles-at-doha-in-qatar-airspace-closed-after-attack/): The attacks came shortly after Qatar — home to the largest base of the US in the region — closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran
- [Flights Cancelled, Diverted As Qatar, UAE, Bahrain Shut Airspace Amid Missile Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/flights-cancelled-diverted-as-qatar-uae-bahrain-shut-airspace-amid-missile-strikes/): Several flights were disrupted on Monday night due to the sudden closure of airspace over Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain following missile strikes in the Gulf region.
- [Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran and assault on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israel-bombs-southern-lebanon-amid-conflict-with-iran-and-assault-on-gaza/): Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah.
- [Indians In Qatar Asked To Remain Indoors After Iran Missiles Target US Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/indians-in-qatar-asked-to-remain-indoors-after-iran-missiles-target-us-bases/): Explosions were heard in Doha on Monday with Iran attacking American military bases in Qatar and Iraq.
- [Explosions, Flares Light Up Qatar Skies As Iran Targets US Al-Udeid Air Base | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/explosions-flares-light-up-qatar-skies-as-iran-targets-us-al-udeid-air-base-watch/): The Al-Udeid Air Base houses thousands of US personnel and serves as the regional headquarters of the Pentagon’s Central Command
- ['Flagrant Violation Of Sovereignty': Qatar Reacts To Iranian Missile Strikes On US Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/flagrant-violation-of-sovereignty-qatar-reacts-to-iranian-missile-strikes-on-us-bases/): Iran fired a number of missiles towards US bases in Qatar and Iran on Monday evening, drawing a sharp reaction from Qatar.
- [Iran says launched attack on US troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-says-launched-attack-on-us-troops-at-al-udeid-air-base-in-qatar/): Flares were visible over Qatar’s capital, Doha Monday, explosions were also heard.
- [Explosions seen in sky over Doha, Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/explosions-seen-in-sky-over-doha-qatar/): Explosions have been seen in the sky over Qatar’s capital, Doha after Iran warned of a missile attack.
- [Iran Fires Missiles Towards US Military Base In Qatar In Major Retaliatory Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/iran-fires-missiles-towards-us-military-base-in-qatar-in-major-retaliatory-move/): In a major escalation in West Asia, Iran retaliated the US air strikes on the nuclear facilities and fired missiles towards US military bases in Qatar on Monday.
- [As Iran Eyes Strait Of Hormuz Closure, Here's What To Know About Its Global Economic Significance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/as-iran-eyes-strait-of-hormuz-closure-heres-what-to-know-about-its-global-economic-significance/): Iran’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz could impact global oil supply and trade
- ['OIC Has No Locus Standi On Kashmir': India Slams Islamic Bloc For Pushing Pakistan Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/oic-has-no-locus-standi-on-kashmir-india-slams-islamic-bloc-for-pushing-pakistan-agenda/): MEA says Pakistan has turned terrorism into statecraft, hits out at OIC for ignoring Pahalgam terror attack and legitimising false claims.
- [Israeli strike hits tents in so-called safe zone in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/israeli-strike-hits-tents-in-so-called-safe-zone-in-gaza/): An Israeli airstrike hit tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, Gaza, a so-called safe zone.
- [Kremlin Says Russia Ready To Help Iran In Conflict With Israel, But Doesn't Specify How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/23/kremlin-says-russia-ready-to-help-iran-in-conflict-with-israel-but-doesnt-specify-how/): Russia is ready to help Iran in its ongoing conflict with Israel, a Kremlin spokesperson said, without specifying how it will do so.
- [Pakistan Developing Long-Range Nuclear Ballistic Missile That Can Reach US, Reveals New Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/pakistan-developing-long-range-nuclear-ballistic-missile-that-can-reach-us-reveals-new-report/): Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), which can be armed with both nuclear and conventional warheads, are capable of hitting targets over 5,500 km
- ['Perfect Operation': Trump Hails US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Doubts Over Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/perfect-operation-trump-hails-us-strikes-on-iran-nuclear-sites-amid-doubts-over-impact/): Donald Trump hailed recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “perfect operation,” claiming they caused “obliteration,” despite reports indicating limited damage.
- [12 posts from ‘12 day war’: How Trump live-posted Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/12-posts-from-12-day-war-how-trump-live-posted-israel-iran-conflict/): The US president, always busy on social media, was extra communicative during the recent Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Thousands rally in Kenya to mark anniversary of antitax demonstrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/thousands-rally-in-kenya-to-mark-anniversary-of-antitax-demonstrations/): Rights groups say at least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in protests against planned tax rises.
- [‘Carries Hopes Of 1.4 Billion Indians’: PM Modi As Shubhanshu Shukla Heads To ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/carries-hopes-of-1-4-billion-indians-pm-modi-as-shubhanshu-shukla-heads-to-iss/): Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station
- [Shubhanshu Shukla’s Space Launch Was Saved Just A Minute Before Liftoff. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/shubhanshu-shuklas-space-launch-was-saved-just-a-minute-before-liftoff-heres-how/): The spacecraft was having trouble accepting the wind condition data upload which is useful in emergency situations
- [Trump insists Iran nuclear sites ‘completely destroyed’ in US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-insists-iran-nuclear-sites-completely-destroyed-in-us-strikes/): The US bombed Iran’s nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on June 22.
- [UK to buy 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/uk-to-buy-12-f-35a-fighter-jets-capable-of-carrying-nuclear-weapons/): Downing Street says the purchase will be the ‘biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation’.
- [Shubhanshu Shukla 2nd Indian To Leave for Space, A Historic Leap For India After 4 Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/shubhanshu-shukla-2nd-indian-to-leave-for-space-a-historic-leap-for-india-after-4-decades/): Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer and a key astronaut under India’s Gaganyaan program, launched aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
- [Another Pandemic? Deadly New Bat Viruses Found In China, Scientists Warn Of 75% Fatality Rate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/another-pandemic-deadly-new-bat-viruses-found-in-china-scientists-warn-of-75-fatality-rate/): According to the study, two new henipaviruses found in fruit bats near farms may spread to humans or animals through urine-contaminated fruit, posing a serious zoonotic threat
- [Moment When Shubhanshu Shukla & Crew Head To ISS On Axiom-4 Mission | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/moment-when-shubhanshu-shukla-crew-head-to-iss-on-axiom-4-mission-watch/): The moment when the Axiom-4 lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre onboard an India — Shubhanshu Shukla — filled the hearts of 140 crore countrymen with pride.
- [US Fitness Influencer, Her Date Shot Dead By Estranged Husband in California: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-fitness-influencer-her-date-shot-dead-by-estranged-husband-in-california-police/): Fitness coach Gloria Zamora and her date Hector Garduno were fatally shot in California. The suspected shooter, Zamora’s estranged husband, was shot dead by police.
- [Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Parents Get Emotional After He Lifts Off Into Space | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/astronaut-shubhanshu-shuklas-parents-get-emotional-after-he-lifts-off-into-space-watch/): Shubhanshu’s parents, father Shambhu Dayal and mother Asha Shukla, joined teachers and students to watch the historic moment at his alma mater in Lucknow.
- [Iran Passes Bill To Suspend Cooperation With International Atomic Energy Agency: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-passes-bill-to-suspend-cooperation-with-international-atomic-energy-agency-reports/): The legislation aims to halt IAEA inspections and limit access to Iran’s nuclear sites, signaling a significant step back from international nuclear oversight.
- [In Bangladesh, Dispute Over 10 Taka Gets Father-Son Duo Trapped In Blasphemy Tangle, Jailed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/in-bangladesh-dispute-over-10-taka-gets-father-son-duo-trapped-in-blasphemy-tangle-jailed/): The blasphemy charge arose out of a petty financial dispute after a self-declared Imam of a local mosque refused to pay the barber duo for their services
- [Gout Gout breaks own 200m record; beats Bolt’s Golden Spike debut time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/gout-gout-breaks-own-200m-record-beats-bolts-golden-spike-debut-time/): The 17-year-old Australian Sudanese sprinter clocked 20.02 seconds to break the Australian national record once again.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,217](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1217/): Here are the key events on day 1,217 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Zohran Mamdani set to become Democratic candidate in New York mayoral race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/zohran-mamdani-set-to-become-democratic-candidate-in-new-york-mayoral-race/): Campaigning on cost of living issues, Mamdani beat out ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and his $25m super PAC.
- [Vietnam ends death penalty for crimes against the state, bribery, drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/vietnam-ends-death-penalty-for-crimes-against-the-state-bribery-drugs/): The death sentence has been removed from eight criminal offences and replaced with life imprisonment for offenders.
- [Zohran Mamdani claims victory in NYC Democratic mayoral primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/zohran-mamdani-claims-victory-in-nyc-democratic-mayoral-primary/): Video shows Zohran Mamdani declaring victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded.
- [Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Listened To This Hrithik Roshan Song Before Space Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/group-captain-shubhanshu-shukla-listened-to-this-hrithik-roshan-song-before-space-trip/): Group Captain Shukla listened to ‘Vande Mataram’ song from Hrithik Roshan starrer 2024 film ‘Fighter’ as he was headed to the launch pad.
- [Iran Hid 400 Kg Of Partially Enriched Uranium Before US Airstrikes: Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-hid-400-kg-of-partially-enriched-uranium-before-us-airstrikes-intelligence-sources/): Despite targeted attacks on Fordow and Isfahan nuclear facilities, Iran has managed to preserve this vital nuclear material, say sources.
- [‘Without You…’: Shubhanshu Shukla's Emotional Note For Wife Ahead Of Space Journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/without-you-shubhanshu-shuklas-emotional-note-for-wife-ahead-of-space-journey/): As he prepares to embark on the historic journey to the ISS, he shared a heartfelt note for his wife, Kamna Shukla, expressing gratitude for her unwavering support.
- [Why A Plush Swan Named ‘Joy’ Is Heading To Space With Axiom-4 Crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/why-a-plush-swan-named-joy-is-heading-to-space-with-axiom-4-crew/): Once the SpaceX Dragon capsule reaches orbit, the plush toy, tethered securely during launch, will be released to float inside the cabin
- [India forcibly sterilised 8m men: One village remembers, 50 years later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/india-forcibly-sterilised-8m-men-one-village-remembers-50-years-later/): The imposition of a state of national emergency on June 25, 1975, was India’s closest brush with dictatorship.
- [Chelsea beat ES Tunis, Benfica stun Bayern in FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/chelsea-beat-es-tunis-benfica-stun-bayern-in-fifa-club-world-cup/): Benfica beat Bayern Munich, but both sides progress from Group C, while minnows Auckland draw 1-1 with Boca Juniors.
- [Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom Mission 4 Set For ISS Launch Today, NASA Says 'Weather Favourable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/shubhanshu-shuklas-axiom-mission-4-set-for-iss-launch-today-nasa-says-weather-favourable/): Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom Mission 4 Set For ISS Launch Today, NASA Says ‘Weather Favourable’Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are all set to travel to the International Space Station on Wednesday after multiple delays.SpaceX has announced that the weather is 90 per cent favourable for lift-off.“All systems are looking good for Wednesday’s launch of […]
- [India, Poland, Hungary Make Spaceflight Comeback With ISS Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/india-poland-hungary-make-spaceflight-comeback-with-iss-mission/): India, Poland, and Hungary are sending astronauts to the ISS for the first time in decades on Axiom Mission 4. The mission launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
- [From Indian Engineer To Pakistani Electrician: How Has Iran-Israel War Affected These People?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/from-indian-engineer-to-pakistani-electrician-how-has-iran-israel-war-affected-these-people/): The temporary closure of airspace across the Gulf region was triggered after the US carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
- [Iran Executes Three Men Accused Of Spying For Israel A Day After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-executes-three-men-accused-of-spying-for-israel-a-day-after-ceasefire/): Tehran has regularly announced arrests and executions of individuals it accuses of spying for foreign intelligence agencies, particularly its arch-rival Israel.
- [Strategic Snub? China's Muted SCO Response Reveals Pakistan's Waning Influence, Fractured Alliances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/strategic-snub-chinas-muted-sco-response-reveals-pakistans-waning-influence-fractured-alliances/): Analysts say the shift reflects Beijing’s frustration with Pakistan’s perceived ‘double game’ on regional security and inability to deliver on initiatives like CPEC
- [Axiom-4 Mission Launch LIVE: Countdown Begins As India's Shubhanshu Shukla & Crew Set For Takeoff Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/axiom-4-mission-launch-live-countdown-begins-as-indias-shubhanshu-shukla-crew-set-for-takeoff-today/): Axiom-4 Mission Launch LIVE Updates: The team of four astronauts is likely to spend up to 14 days at the International Space Station.
- [Who Is Shubhanshu Shukla? Indian Air Force Pilot Flying To ISS Today On Axiom-4 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/who-is-shubhanshu-shukla-indian-air-force-pilot-flying-to-iss-today-on-axiom-4-mission/): Nicknamed “Gunjan,” Shukla is the youngest of three siblings and the first in his family to join the armed forces.
- [Asset Separation, Spousal Support Limits: What Jeff Bezos's Prenup With Lauren Sanchez Includes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/asset-separation-spousal-support-limits-what-jeff-bezoss-prenup-with-lauren-sanchez-includes/): Jeff Bezos has reportedly signed one of the most complex prenuptial agreements ahead of his wedding to Lauren Sanchez, with strict clauses on asset separation and spousal support.
- ['By Stratagems...': Netanyahu Cites Hebrew Bible To Justify Attacks On Iran, Thanks 'Friend Trump'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/by-stratagems-netanyahu-cites-hebrew-bible-to-justify-attacks-on-iran-thanks-friend-trump/): Talking about the Israeli attacks on Iran, Netanyahu said that “friend, President Trump, stood alongside us in an unprecedented manner”.
- [Andrew Cuomo Concedes NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary To Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/andrew-cuomo-concedes-nyc-democratic-mayoral-primary-to-zohran-mamdani/): Cuomo’s concession came even as final outcome remains pending, with the winner set to be determined through a ranked-choice voting process.
- [UK To Purchase Fighter Jets Capable Of Carrying Tactical Nuclear Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/uk-to-purchase-fighter-jets-capable-of-carrying-tactical-nuclear-weapons/): Tactical nuclear weapons are intended for battlefield use, as opposed to strategic weapons designed to be fired across vast distances.
- [‘Fake News’: Trump Slams Reports Questioning Iran Strike, Says Nuclear Sites 'Completely Destroyed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/fake-news-trump-slams-reports-questioning-iran-strike-says-nuclear-sites-completely-destroyed/): The assessment, compiled by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) — the Pentagon’s intelligence division — is based on battle damage reports from US Central Command
- [Launch Of Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 Likely Today: Time, Location, When And Where To Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/launch-of-shubhanshu-shuklas-axiom-4-likely-today-time-location-when-and-where-to-watch/): The launch was initially scheduled for May 29, however, it faced several delays due to various technical reasons.
- [Donald Trump Posts B-2 Jets Video With 'Bomb Iran' Song Hours After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/donald-trump-posts-b-2-jets-video-with-bomb-iran-song-hours-after-ceasefire/): Donald Trump posted a video of B-2 bombers with the 1980s song ‘Bomb Iran’, just hours after expressing frustration over Iran and Israel violating the ceasefire.
- [Iran-Israel Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'It Was My Great Honour To Destroy All Iranian Nuclear Facilities', Trump Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-israel-ceasefire-news-live-updates-it-was-my-great-honour-to-destroy-all-iranian-nuclear-facilities-trump-says/): Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Tensions flared up in West Asia after Israel launched attacks on Iran on June 13, triggering destruction and casualties in both nations.
- [US sanctions alleged leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-sanctions-alleged-leader-of-venezuelan-gang-tren-de-aragua/): The State Department has offered up to $3m for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano.
- [Trump is seeking a quick US exit from Israel-Iran conflict. Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-is-seeking-a-quick-us-exit-from-israel-iran-conflict-will-it-work/): After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
- [Heatwave poses risks to US power grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/heatwave-poses-risks-to-us-power-grid/): As heat related power outages surge, things are expected to worsen, with AI-focused data centres sucking up power.
- [Boeing failed to provide training to prevent MAX 9 midair emergency: NTSB](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/boeing-failed-to-provide-training-to-prevent-max-9-midair-emergency-ntsb/): The US agency harshly criticised Boeing’s safety culture as well as ineffective oversight by the FAA.
- [US judge allows company to train AI using copyrighted literary materials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-judge-allows-company-to-train-ai-using-copyrighted-literary-materials/): Ruling sides against authors who alleged that Anthropic trained an AI model using their work without consent.
- [Dnipro church hit by Russian missile mid-service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/dnipro-church-hit-by-russian-missile-mid-service/): A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro region killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 200 others.
- [US-Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 24, 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-israel-iran-conflict-list-of-key-events-june-24-2025/): Here are the key events as a ceasefire was declared in the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/fragile-iran-israel-ceasefire-calms-oil-markets/): Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.
- [Trump shares texts from NATO chief praising ‘decisive action’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-shares-texts-from-nato-chief-praising-decisive-action-on-iran/): NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a ‘BIG way’ thanks to US pressure.
- [Will Israel and Iran stop fighting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/will-israel-and-iran-stop-fighting/): US President Donald Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to their agreed ceasefire.
- [Trump: no ‘regime change’ in Iran, urges calm after strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-no-regime-change-in-iran-urges-calm-after-strikes/): Donald Trump said he does not want regime change in Iran and claimed nuclear weapons are “the last thing on Iran’s mind”
- [Is the 12-day Israel-Iran war really over – and who gained what?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/is-the-12-day-israel-iran-war-really-over-and-who-gained-what/): A Trump-brokered ceasefire is in place for now. But what really happened – and did any side emerge stronger?
- [US whistleblower accuses Trump officials of willfully ignoring court orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-whistleblower-accuses-trump-officials-of-willfully-ignoring-court-orders/): Ex-Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni has alleged US deportation flights were ordered to depart ‘no matter what’.
- [England beat India in thrilling first Test finale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/england-beat-india-in-thrilling-first-test-finale/): England take 1-0 lead in five-match cricket series vs India; Ben Duckett’s ton leads 10th highest chase in Test history.
- [Israel, Iran in shaky ceasefire as Trump lashes out at both](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-iran-in-shaky-ceasefire-as-trump-lashes-out-at-both/): A confused sequence of events has led to a deeply angered Donald Trump and a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
- [Truck Left Dangling With Driver Inside After Bridge Collapses In Flood-Hit China | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/truck-left-dangling-with-driver-inside-after-bridge-collapses-in-flood-hit-china-watch/): The truck halted just in time as section of expressway gives way beneath it in flood-hit southwest China.
- [Daughter Lilibet Makes Surprise Cameo In Meghan Markle's Instagram Video | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/daughter-lilibet-makes-surprise-cameo-in-meghan-markles-instagram-video-watch/): Shared on Instagram, the video offered a close look at Meghan Markle preparing for her brand’s second product drop
- ["China Can Buy Iran's Oil" Trump's Overture After "Firm" Call To Netanyahu Over Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/china-can-buy-irans-oil-trumps-overture-after-firm-call-to-netanyahu-over-israeli-strikes/): Following a tense call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urging restraint after recent strikes on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that China can resume purchasing oil from Iran—a dramatic policy shift aimed at stabilizing global markets and reinforcing diplomatic leverage. The overture comes amid efforts to solidify a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, […]
- [Iran Says Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons, Only Asserting Its 'Legitimate Rights'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-says-not-seeking-nuclear-weapons-only-asserting-its-legitimate-rights/): Iranian President stated that Iran is not aiming to build nuclear weapons but will defend its right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
- [Satellite Catches Alaska Volcano Stirring Mid-Rumble With Earthquakes Hitting Every Minute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/satellite-catches-alaska-volcano-stirring-mid-rumble-with-earthquakes-hitting-every-minute/): Alaska’s Iliamna volcano last erupted in 1867, but its slopes often trigger seismic spikes due to falling rock and glacial ice.
- ['Extraordinary And Historic': Trump Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize After Brokering Israel-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/extraordinary-and-historic-trump-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize-after-brokering-israel-iran-ceasefire/): The Nobel Prize website said 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize so far
- [‘It’s not peace – it’s a pause’: Iranians sceptical ceasefire will hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/its-not-peace-its-a-pause-iranians-sceptical-ceasefire-will-hold/): From Tehran to Yazd, Iranians are wary of the truce with Israel holding as officials trade accusations and threats.
- [Travel disruptions still hit Middle East in wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/travel-disruptions-still-hit-middle-east-in-wake-of-us-israel-iran-conflict/): The conflict has prompted airlines to reroute or cancel flights, affecting major hubs like Doha and Dubai.
- [Powell says US Fed to wait to reduce rates even as Trump demands cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/powell-says-us-fed-to-wait-to-reduce-rates-even-as-trump-demands-cuts/): The US central bank chair said that data will soon show the impact of inflation, and decisions will be based on that.
- [Palestinians in Gaza are calling for their own ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/palestinians-in-gaza-are-calling-for-their-own-ceasefire/): As Iran and Israel talk peace, Palestinians in Gaza feel left behind. Israel killed more than 70 Palestinians on Tuesday
- [Caught On Cam: Tourist Throws Toddler To Ground At Russian Airport, Leaves Him In Coma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/caught-on-cam-tourist-throws-toddler-to-ground-at-russian-airport-leaves-him-in-coma/): The 18-month-old boy was left in a coma after a tourist violently slammed him to the ground inside a Russian airport.
- [Axiom Mission 4 Launch: NASA's Latest Update As Shubhanshu Shukla Set To Take Spaceflight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/axiom-mission-4-launch-nasas-latest-update-as-shubhanshu-shukla-set-to-take-spaceflight/): Axiom Mission 4 Launch: The crew will travel aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket and head to the International Space Station.
- ['Dear Donald': Trump Posts Screenshot Of NATO Chief Privately Praising US' Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/dear-donald-trump-posts-screenshot-of-nato-chief-privately-praising-us-iran-strikes/): The screenshot, posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, began with the words “Dear Donald”.
- [Supreme Court Backs Trump, Lets Him Deport Migrants Rejected By Their Home Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/supreme-court-backs-trump-lets-him-deport-migrants-rejected-by-their-home-countries/): The case drew attention after eight criminal migrants were stopped mid-deportation to South Sudan.
- [Iran’s Pezeshkian expresses ‘regret’ to the emir of Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/irans-pezeshkian-expresses-regret-to-the-emir-of-qatar/): Iranian president says neither Qatar nor its people were targets of attack on US base in the gas-rich Gulf nation.
- [US Health Care CEO Found Dead In Baltimore Hotel Room, Family Alleges Foul Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-health-care-ceo-found-dead-in-baltimore-hotel-room-family-alleges-foul-play/): Authorities confirmed there were no signs of trauma on his body and his remains were transported to the medical examiner’s office.
- [Qatar PM: Iran strike inflicted ‘scar’ on relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/qatar-pm-iran-strike-inflicted-scar-on-relations/): Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for peace after Iran tried striking a US base there.
- [What is Iran’s right to resist regime change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/what-is-irans-right-to-resist-regime-change/): The focus on Iran’s nuclear programme masks the US and Israel’s hunger for regime change.
- [Bangladesh's Yunus ‘Interfering’ In UK Politics: Sheikh Hasina's Niece Alleges Persecution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/bangladeshs-yunus-interfering-in-uk-politics-sheikh-hasinas-niece-alleges-persecution/): Sheikh Hasina’s niece Tulip Siddiq, who is a Labour MP in the UK, alleged that Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus was “interfering” in the British politics.
- [Brazilian Backpacker Fell Into Indonesian Volcano. Drone Caught Her Alive Before This Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/brazilian-backpacker-fell-into-indonesian-volcano-drone-caught-her-alive-before-this-happened/): Local authorities spotted Marins on Monday, but the rescue operations were held back due to bad weather
- [Honeymoon Turns To Horror As Lightning Kills Man At Florida Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/honeymoon-turns-to-horror-as-lightning-kills-man-at-florida-beach/): The 29-year-old was visiting from Colorado with his new bride when lightning struck as he stood in ankle-deep water.
- [Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/israel-iran-ceasefire-off-to-rocky-start-drawing-trumps-ire-after-fanfare/): Trump slams Netanyahu for truce violation, says it is still in effect and that he is not seeking regime change in Iran.
- [How Israel failed in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/how-israel-failed-in-iran/): There was neither a regime change, nor a decapitation of the Iranian nuclear programme.
- [Important Advisory On Evacuation For Indians In Iran After Israel Ceasefire | Details Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/important-advisory-on-evacuation-for-indians-in-iran-after-israel-ceasefire-details-here/): The Indian Embassy in Iran is ending its evacuation after the Iran-Israel ceasefire. The contact desk is closed, and Indians are advised to stay put.
- [France's Music Festival Turns Chaotic As Attendees Report Bizarre Syringe Attacks | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/frances-music-festival-turns-chaotic-as-attendees-report-bizarre-syringe-attacks-video/): The attacks were reported in several cities including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Nantes. In Paris alone, 13 cases were recorded
- [Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/under-trump-us-strikes-on-somalia-have-doubled-since-last-year-why/): As Trump hits the Horn of Africa, experts caution against drone strikes, saying the US needs to invest in peacebuilding.
- [One For The Books, Literally: Canadian University To Teach Course On Diljit Dosanjh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/one-for-the-books-literally-canadian-university-to-teach-course-on-diljit-dosanjh/): Offered through The Creative School, the course will examine the “cultural, musical and diasporic relevance” of Diljit Dosanjh’s work.
- [US Sanction Relief For Tehran? Trump Says China Can Keep Buying Iranian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/us-sanction-relief-for-tehran-trump-says-china-can-keep-buying-iranian-oil/): Trump made this comment in a post on his Truth Social platform while travelling to a NATO summit in The Hague.
- [Calm returns to Qatar following Iran’s attack on Al Udeid airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/calm-returns-to-qatar-following-irans-attack-on-al-udeid-airbase/): Life in the Gulf state has swiftly returned to normality after a night of fear and uncertainty.
- [‘I lost both legs’: Palestinians scale separation wall for chance to work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/i-lost-both-legs-palestinians-scale-separation-wall-for-chance-to-work/): Desperate to earn a living, some in occupied West Bank are risking their lives to enter Israel amid tighter security.
- [What’s with Iran’s Death to America chant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/whats-with-irans-death-to-america-chant/): Donald Trump has painted Iran as a hateful nation, saying people even chant ‘death to America’.
- [Trump delivers angry outburst at Israel-Iran ceasefire breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-delivers-angry-outburst-at-israel-iran-ceasefire-breaches/): “They don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.”
- [What is life like for Gaza evacuees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/what-is-life-like-for-gaza-evacuees/): Today on The Stream: Two Palestinians who left Gaza during the genocide share their stories of escape and survival.
- [How much have US wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/how-much-have-us-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-afghanistan-cost/): More than 20 years of US wars have directly killed an estimated 940,000 people and cost the US $5.8 trillion.
- [NATO allies set to approve major defence spending hike at Hague summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/nato-allies-set-to-approve-major-defence-spending-hike-at-hague-summit/): The US has been pressuring its allies to adopt new targets for defence spending in response to the Russian threat.
- [Trump Fumes At Iran-Israel Ceasefire ‘Breach’, ‘Not Happy’ With Bibi For ‘Dropping Every Bomb' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-fumes-at-iran-israel-ceasefire-breach-not-happy-with-bibi-for-dropping-every-bomb-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out after the Israel-Iran ceasefire he helped broker unraveled within hours, accusing both sides of breaching the agreement but reserving his harshest criticism for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump expressed fury over Israel’s aggressive response, reportedly saying he was “not happy” with Bibi for “dropping every bomb” and warned […]
- [Who Pushed Trump To Bomb Iran? Meet The Fox Hosts, Billionaires, Generals Who Whispered War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/who-pushed-trump-to-bomb-iran-meet-the-fox-hosts-billionaires-generals-who-whispered-war/): As the bombs fell on Iran’s nuclear sites, the voices that helped shape the moment ranged from TV pundits to evangelical heavyweights and billionaires.
- [Trump Walks Back Iran Regime Change Talk, Says He Doesn’t Want ‘So Much Chaos’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-walks-back-iran-regime-change-talk-says-he-doesnt-want-so-much-chaos/): Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump clarified that his priority is regional stability, not political upheaval.
- [Iran Issues Chilling Warning As Desertions Jolt Army After Israeli Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-issues-chilling-warning-as-desertions-jolt-army-after-israeli-attack-report/): As Israel strikes deep, Iran’s forces crack from within, as the IRGC fears repeat of Asgari-style defections.
- [Trump Fumes At Tel Aviv, Netanyahu’s Office Defends Iran Strikes: Did Israel Violate Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/trump-fumes-at-tel-aviv-netanyahus-office-defends-iran-strikes-did-israel-violate-ceasefire/): Donald Trump, visibly angered, accused Israel of launching a massive bombing campaign immediately after the truce was reached.
- ['Iran Is Doing Horrific Things To Minorities Under Fanatic Regime': Israeli MP To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/iran-is-doing-horrific-things-to-minorities-under-fanatic-regime-israeli-mp-to-news18/): Israeli MP accused the current Iranian leadership of fuelling tensions in the region and of mistreating ethnic and religious minorities within the country
- [Pentagon Releases Op 'Midnight Hammer’ Footage Of B-2 Bombers Taking Off To Strike Iran | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/pentagon-releases-op-midnight-hammer-footage-of-b-2-bombers-taking-off-to-strike-iran-watch/): The video showed the stealth jets- nicknamed “Spirits”- rolling out of hangars and taking off.
- [‘Op Sindoor Measured, Non-Escalatory’: NSA Doval Makes Strong Anti-Terror Pitch At SCO | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/op-sindoor-measured-non-escalatory-nsa-doval-makes-strong-anti-terror-pitch-at-sco-exclusive/): India expressed serious concerns over the persistent threats posed by terrorist groups designated by the UNSC, including LeT, JeM, al Qaeda, and ISIS, along with their affiliates
- [Has Israel-Iran War Ended After Ceasefire? Who Won? Did US President Trump Succeed As Peacemaker?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/24/has-israel-iran-war-ended-after-ceasefire-who-won-did-us-president-trump-succeed-as-peacemaker/): On continued attacks after ceasefire announcement, Trump said, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long…they don’t know what the f*ck they’re doing.”
- [Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Live Updates: 'Tiranga On My Shoulders', Indian Astronaut Calls Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/shubhanshu-shukla-axiom-4-live-updates-tiranga-on-my-shoulders-indian-astronaut-calls-home/): Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Live Updates: The Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to land at the International Space Station at 4:30 pm IST.
- [White House Joins Buzz Around Trump’s Latest Nickname, Shares 'Daddy’s Home' Video | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/white-house-joins-buzz-around-trumps-latest-nickname-shares-daddys-home-video-watch/): The video, shared by the White House, playfully embraces the nickname, which emerged from an exchange between Trump and Rutte.
- [Donald Trump Defended Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Calling His Trial A Witch Hunt | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/donald-trump-defended-israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-calling-his-trial-a-witch-hunt-news18/): | Donald defended Israeli PM Benjamin , calling his trial a witch hunt and demanding it be cancelled. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Surrey Mayor Calls For Terror Tag On Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, India Welcomes Move | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/surrey-mayor-calls-for-terror-tag-on-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-india-welcomes-move-exclusive/): Brenda Locke described the gang as a transnational crime syndicate operating in Canada through local proxies and blamed it for murders & extortion targeting South Asian businesses
- [India Joins BRICS Statement Expressing 'Grave Concern' Over Military Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/india-joins-brics-statement-expressing-grave-concern-over-military-strikes-on-iran/): The BRICS group expressed “grave concern” over military strikes against Iran without naming the US and Israel, as tensions in West Asia escalated dramatically last week.
- [Axiom-4 Update: After Seamless Lift-Off, SpaceX Dragon Braces For Docking; Next Stop ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/axiom-4-update-after-seamless-lift-off-spacex-dragon-braces-for-docking-next-stop-iss/): Dragon will undergo multiple orbital burns before docking with ISS’s Harmony module at 4:30 pm IST, followed by hatch-opening, safety checks and crew handover activities.
- [Ecuador captures ‘Fito’, country’s most wanted fugitive gang leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/ecuador-captures-fito-countrys-most-wanted-fugitive-gang-leader/): Jose Adolfo Macias, alias ‘Fito’, is due to be extradited to the US on drug trafficking and weapons smuggling charges.
- [Trump Takes Aim At CNN, New York Times reports Calls Reporters "BAD AND SICK PEOPLE." | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/trump-takes-aim-at-cnn-new-york-times-reports-calls-reporters-bad-and-sick-people-news18/): | In a social media post, Trump accused CNN and the New York Times of “cheating again.” Trump’s post called the reporters “BAD AND SICK PEOPLE.” n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-trial-for-war-criminal-putin/): Ukrainian leader signs an accord with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to try top Russian officials.
- [12 Killed During Mass Shooting At Religious Festival In Gang-Ridden Mexican City, 20 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/12-killed-during-mass-shooting-at-religious-festival-in-gang-ridden-mexican-city-20-injured/): A 17-year-old was killed alongside eight adult men and two women during celebrations marking the Nativity of John the Baptist.
- ['100% Communist Lunatic': Trump Hits Out At Zohran Mamdani After New York Primary Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/100-communist-lunatic-trump-hits-out-at-zohran-mamdani-after-new-york-primary-win/): Donald Trump hit out at the leaders supporting the 33-year-old democratic socialist, including Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Senator Chuck Schumer.
- ['Iran Nuclear Sites Destroyed In US Strikes': CIA Chief Cites Intelligence Amid Doubts Over Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/iran-nuclear-sites-destroyed-in-us-strikes-cia-chief-cites-intelligence-amid-doubts-over-impact/): CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that credible intelligence shows recent US strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear program. He said key facilities may take years to rebuild.
- ['Peace & Prosperity Cannot Co-Exist With Terrorism': Rajnath Singh At SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/peace-prosperity-cannot-co-exist-with-terrorism-rajnath-singh-at-sco-summit/): Rajnath Singh arrived at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting at Qingdao, China, on Thursday.
- ['Witch Hunt': Trump Calls For Corruption Trial Against Israeli PM Netanyahu To Be Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/witch-hunt-trump-calls-for-corruption-trial-against-israeli-pm-netanyahu-to-be-cancelled/): Trump called Netanyahu a “warrior” and called the corruption trial a “witch hunt”, a term he has frequently used for US opponents targeting him in legal cases.
- [‘Witch-hunt’: Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/witch-hunt-trump-calls-for-cancellation-of-netanyahus-corruption-trial/): Trump extolls Israeli leader as a ‘warrior’, says the US will be the one that ‘saves Bibi Netanyahu’ from trial.
- [Mamdani’s New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/mamdanis-new-york-victory-boosts-pro-palestine-politics-in-us/): Zohran Mamdani won New York’s primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,218](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1218/): Here are the key events on day 1,218 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Axiom-4 Mission Carrying India's Shubhanshu Shukla In Orbit, To Reach Space Station Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/axiom-4-mission-carrying-indias-shubhanshu-shukla-in-orbit-to-reach-space-station-soon/): Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer and a key astronaut under India’s Gaganyaan program, launched aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
- ['For Dignity Of American Pilots': Trump Announces 'Major News Briefing' Over US Strikes In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/for-dignity-of-american-pilots-trump-announces-major-news-briefing-over-us-strikes-in-iran/): Donald Trump announced a major Pentagon news conference to defend American pilots after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- [‘Finally Wears A Suit…’: Zelenskyy Sparks Meme Fest After Ditching Combat Look At NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/finally-wears-a-suit-zelenskyy-sparks-meme-fest-after-ditching-combat-look-at-nato/): Zelenskyy appeared wearing a black suit-style jacket and shirt at the royal dinner hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the royal palace in Den Bosch.
- [Could Zohran Mamdani be NYC’S first Muslim and Indian American mayor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/could-zohran-mamdani-be-nycs-first-muslim-and-indian-american-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary over ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rocked city politics.
- [Rubiales to appeal fine for Hermoso forced kiss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/rubiales-to-appeal-fine-for-hermoso-forced-kiss/): Ex-football chief Luis Rubiales will appeal at Supreme Court after fine for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso is upheld.
- [Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/mistakenly-deported-man-kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-remain-in-jail-for-now/): Lawyers for the Maryland father, a Salvadoran immigrant, fear he could face a second deportation if released.
- [US sanctions Mexican banks, alleging connections to cartel money laundering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-sanctions-mexican-banks-alleging-connections-to-cartel-money-laundering/): Mexican Finance Ministry says it has not received evidence to support claims against CIBanco, Intercam and Vector banks.
- [Gunmen kill 11 at religious festival in Mexico’s Guanajuato state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/gunmen-kill-11-at-religious-festival-in-mexicos-guanajuato-state/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as ‘deplorable’ and promises investigation.
- [Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank by settlers, Israeli troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/four-palestinians-killed-in-occupied-west-bank-by-settlers-israeli-troops/): The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after being shot in the neck, according to Health Ministry.
- [Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/deadly-church-attack-raises-security-fears-for-syrians-minorities/): Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria.
- [Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-moves-to-punish-spying-as-it-proclaims-victory-over-israel-us/): Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.
- [Death toll from rain-fuelled landslide in Colombia rises to 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/death-toll-from-rain-fuelled-landslide-in-colombia-rises-to-11/): Authorities say that rescue workers continue to search for the missing and assist residents in town outside of Medellin.
- [Trump Announces Meeting With Iran "Next Week", Says Tehran Won't Go Back To The "Nuclear Business"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-announces-meeting-with-iran-next-week-says-tehran-wont-go-back-to-the-nuclear-business/): The US and Iran will meet next week to discuss a potential nuclear deal, President Trump claimed at a press conference at the end of the NATO summit. But Iran has not publicly confirmed any planned meeting with US officials, which would come just a week after Trump ordered an unprecedented military strike on Iran’s […]
- [Man charged after violently slamming Afghan child to the ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/man-charged-after-violently-slamming-afghan-child-to-the-ground/): A Belarusian tourist has been charged with attempted murder after violently attacking an Afghan boy at a Moscow airport.
- [Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/real-madrid-vs-rb-salzburg-fifa-club-world-cup-team-news-start-lineups/): Real Madrid meet Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia in the final Group H match at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- [French far right’s Le Pen asks protege to prep for 2027 presidential bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/french-far-rights-le-pen-asks-protege-to-prep-for-2027-presidential-bid/): French courts have barred France’s far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, from presidential candidacy for five years.
- [Trump says he doesn’t care if US, Iran sign a nuclear agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-says-he-doesnt-care-if-us-iran-sign-a-nuclear-agreement/): Donald Trump said the US and Iran will hold talks next week but he doesn’t care about signing an agreement.
- [Faith leaders challenge Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/faith-leaders-challenge-texas-law-requiring-ten-commandments-in-classrooms/): The complaint alleges a law requiring the religious text violates ‘fundamental religious-freedom principles’ in the US.
- [US to stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi, health secretary says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-to-stop-funding-global-vaccine-alliance-gavi-health-secretary-says/): The announcement from Robert F Kennedy Jr comes as his controversial CDC vaccine panel meets for the first time.
- [The ‘12-Day War’ ended with an attack on Qatar. Why didn’t it escalate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/the-12-day-war-ended-with-an-attack-on-qatar-why-didnt-it-escalate/): Even as the missiles flew across the waters separating Iran and Qatar, diplomacy was in motion. And it worked.
- [Jeff Bezos arrives in Venice for wedding amid protests over inequality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/jeff-bezos-arrives-in-venice-for-wedding-amid-protests-over-inequality/): Amazon tycoon set to marry Lauren Sanchez in lavish Venice wedding as activists protest ‘growing disparity’.
- [Can a deal be found to end Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/can-a-deal-be-found-to-end-israels-war-on-gaza/): Israel’s recent conflict with Iran has renewed efforts to push for a deal in Gaza.
- [US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-lawmaker-denies-charges-stemming-from-immigration-centre-visit/): Representative LaMonica McIver has been accused of assault as the Trump administration accuses Democrats of obstruction.
- [‘Misguided’ Putin Wants More Than Ukraine, Donald Trump Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/misguided-putin-wants-more-than-ukraine-donald-trump-warns/): US President Trump refused to call Russian counterpart Putin an enemy, but says more invasions are ‘possible’.
- ['New Bangladesh Day' To Be Observed On August 8, Three Days After Sheikh Hasina's Govt Fell Last Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/new-bangladesh-day-to-be-observed-on-august-8-three-days-after-sheikh-hasinas-govt-fell-last-year/): Following the student-led uprising, the Sheikh Hasina government fell on August 5 last year. Three days on, Muhammad Yunus was sworn in to lead Bangladesh as Chief Adviser
- [NASA's Curiosity Rover Sends Photos Of Rocks On Mars That Hint At Ancient Rivers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/nasas-curiosity-rover-sends-photos-of-rocks-on-mars-that-hint-at-ancient-rivers/): Images reveal ‘boxwork’ patterns suggesting Mars once had a flowing underground water system.
- [YouTube Star Mikayla Raines Dies By Suicide, Husband Cites Online Bullying: 'She Couldn't Bear...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/youtube-star-mikayla-raines-dies-by-suicide-husband-cites-online-bullying-she-couldnt-bear/): Mikayla Raines’ husband Ethan Raines revealed that the loss followed years of mental health struggles and online bullying.
- ['There Is Indeed Contamination': Mexico President Threatens To Sue SpaceX Over Rocket Debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/there-is-indeed-contamination-mexico-president-threatens-to-sue-spacex-over-rocket-debris/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said officials are carrying out a “comprehensive review” of the environmental impacts of the rocket launches near the Mexican border
- [Trump administration sues Maryland court system over deportation rulings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-administration-sues-maryland-court-system-over-deportation-rulings/): The Trump government has criticised Maryland’s federal judges for ‘judicial overreach’ in their immigration orders.
- [NATO countries’ budgets compared: Defence vs healthcare and education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/nato-countries-budgets-compared-defence-vs-healthcare-and-education/): The decision by NATO members on Wednesday to spend five percent of their GDP on defence could shift budget priorities.
- [Zelenskyy Ditches Combat Look At NATO, Suits Up After Trump’s Oval Office Rebuke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/zelenskyy-ditches-combat-look-at-nato-suits-up-after-trumps-oval-office-rebuke/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared at the NATO summit in The Hague wearing a black suit-style jacket and shirt- a noticeable departure from his wartime wardrobe.
- [‘Couldn’t Have Been Nicer’: Trump Sets Aside ‘Rough Times’ After Meeting Zelenskyy In The Hague](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/couldnt-have-been-nicer-trump-sets-aside-rough-times-after-meeting-zelenskyy-in-the-hague/): Trump, after meeting Zelensky in The Hague, says the Ukrainian leader ‘couldn’t have been nicer’.
- [UK Had No Jets To Drop Nukes For Almost 20 Years, 12 F-35As From US Will Change That](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/uk-had-no-jets-to-drop-nukes-for-almost-20-years-12-f-35as-from-us-will-change-that/): The UK’s RAF hasn’t had nuclear delivery capability since retiring its Tornado fleet in the ’90s.
- [Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Take Over Venice Hotel For Wedding, Guests 'Thrown Out': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-take-over-venice-hotel-for-wedding-guests-thrown-out-report/): Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding: The report described a scene of “chaos” in the hotel lobby as security teams began sweeping the premises.
- [Israel (& the US) vs Iran – what just happened? | Start Here Q&A](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/israel-the-us-vs-iran-what-just-happened-start-here-qa/): Making sense of the ’12-day war’ between Israel and Iran
- [Mamdani’s victory marks the rise of a new American Left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/mamdanis-victory-marks-the-rise-of-a-new-american-left/): His NYC Democratic primary win reflects growing, immigrant-led politics rooted in global resistance.
- [Iran passes bill to halt IAEA cooperation as fragile Israel ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-passes-bill-to-halt-iaea-cooperation-as-fragile-israel-ceasefire-holds/): Iran official says the US ‘torpedoed diplomacy’ as Tehran moves to suspend IAEA ties following war with Israel.
- [Palestine Action are not terrorists. Israel is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/palestine-action-are-not-terrorists-israel-is/): Labelling peace activists as extremists while backing Israel’s genocide exposes the UK government’s moral collapse.
- [NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/nato-commits-to-major-defence-spending-hike-sought-by-trump/): The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.
- [Did the US and Israel really obliterate Iran’s nuclear facilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/did-the-us-and-israel-really-obliterate-irans-nuclear-facilities/): A leaked intelligence report has cast doubt on Trump and Netanyahu’s claims about destroying Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [‘Evidence Of India’s Progress’: Neil deGrasse Tyson Applauds Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/evidence-of-indias-progress-neil-degrasse-tyson-applauds-shubhanshu-shuklas-historic-flight/): Neil deGrasse Tyson hailed Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey into space.
- [Trump Claps Back At Putin’s Iran Ceasefire Offer: ‘No Thanks, Help With Ukraine First’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-claps-back-at-putins-iran-ceasefire-offer-no-thanks-help-with-ukraine-first/): Donald Trump made it clear that he doesn’t want Russian President Vladimir Putin involved in the Iran-Israel standoff.
- [Mapping Israel’s expanding battlefronts across the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/mapping-israels-expanding-battlefronts-across-the-middle-east/): Israel has launched nearly 35,000 attacks across five countries over the past 20 months.
- [Will Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire really hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/will-trumps-israel-iran-ceasefire-really-hold/): US leader Trump scolded Israel for continuing to strike Iran after he declared a ceasefire. Can the fragile truce hold?
- [Israel thinks Netanyahu is victorious against Iran – what will he do next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/israel-thinks-netanyahu-is-victorious-against-iran-what-will-he-do-next/): Credited with confronting Israel’s greatest foe, PM Netanyahu finds ceasefire does little to solve his other challenges.
- [Rajnath Singh In China For SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet | What's On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/rajnath-singh-in-china-for-sco-defence-ministers-meet-whats-on-agenda/): Highly placed Chinese Navy officials along with Indian envoy to China Pradeep Rawat welcomed Rajnath Singh for the SCO Defence Ministers’ Conclave in Qingdao.
- [Trump Claims He Ended India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade Talks: ‘Was Getting Very Bad’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-claims-he-ended-india-pakistan-conflict-with-trade-talks-was-getting-very-bad/): Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend,” calling him “a great gentleman” and “a great man.”
- [Who is Zohran Mamdani, New York’s likely next mayor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/who-is-zohran-mamdani-new-yorks-likely-next-mayor/): Mamdani is on course to win the Democratic primary after Tuesday’s election, beating predictions.
- [Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/zelenskyy-meets-trump-on-nato-sidelines-putin-will-skip-brics-in-brazil/): Ukrainian leader steps up diplomatic push, while his Russian counterpart will skip a summit due to ICC arrest warrant.
- [Why Iran conflict has raised new questions about IAEA’s credibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/why-iran-conflict-has-raised-new-questions-about-iaeas-credibility/): Despite claiming that Tehran does not have the capacity to make nuclear bombs, the IAEA may have ratcheted up tensions.
- [NATO Chief Calls Trump ‘Daddy’ While Praising Iran Strikes: 'When Two Kids Fight...' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/nato-chief-calls-trump-daddy-while-praising-iran-strikes-when-two-kids-fight-video/): Mark Rutte defended the Iran strikes, asking, “Doesn’t he deserve some grace?” while pointing to Donald Trump’s decision to bomb nuclear sites.
- [US To Hold Talks With Iran Next Week, Donald Trump Says: 'Only On Nuclear Agreement'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-to-hold-talks-with-iran-next-week-donald-trump-says-only-on-nuclear-agreement/): At the NATO summit in The Hague, Donald Trump said the US would hold talks with Iran next week and might sign a deal.
- [Armenia arrests prominent archbishop over alleged coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/armenia-arrests-prominent-archbishop-over-alleged-coup-plot/): Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, a leader in protests against the PM, is accused of a plot to overthrow the government.
- [Trump Rejected Putin’s Iran Offer? Tehran ‘Activates’ Air Defence, Israel ‘Downs…’ Amid Truce | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-rejected-putins-iran-offer-tehran-activates-air-defence-israel-downs-amid-truce-4k/): US president Donald Trump said he rejected his Russian counterpart’s offer to help with the Israel-Iran conflict during a recent call. “As you know Vladimir [Putin] called me up. He said, ‘Can I help you with Iran?’ I said, ‘No, I don’t need help with Iran. I need help with you. And I hope we’re […]
- [This Rare Amazon Scorpion’s Venom Can Kill Breast Cancer Cells, Say Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/this-rare-amazon-scorpions-venom-can-kill-breast-cancer-cells-say-scientists/): Since extracting venom is impractical, scientists used Heterologous Expression to insert the gene into yeast, enabling large-scale production of the cancer-killing molecule
- [Donald Trump Meets Zelenskyy On Sidelines Of NATO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/donald-trump-meets-zelenskyy-on-sidelines-of-nato-summit/): The two leaders were set to discuss additional sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and arms procurement for Kyiv, a source had earlier told AFP
- [Trump Says Airstrikes Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Sites, US Intelligence Says It Didn’t: Who Is Lying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-says-airstrikes-destroyed-irans-nuclear-sites-us-intelligence-says-it-didnt-who-is-lying/): Trump’s Iran airstrikes: The DIA found that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium remained intact, as did its centrifuges
- [Iran attacks overshadow NATO summit on new defence spending deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-attacks-overshadow-nato-summit-on-new-defence-spending-deal/): At the NATO summit US President Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear sites were “obliterated,” contradicting a leaked
- [What is the Palestine Action group, and why is the UK banning it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/what-is-the-palestine-action-group-and-why-is-the-uk-banning-it/): The UK government is seeking to proscribe the pro-Palestinian direct action group under anti-terrorism laws.
- [Videos expose racism over use of Israeli bomb shelters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/videos-expose-racism-over-use-of-israeli-bomb-shelters/): Videos posted by Israelis show racism towards people of colour and non-Jewish residents, over access to bomb shelters.
- [Palestine Action calls UK ban ‘terrifying’ for civil liberties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/palestine-action-calls-uk-ban-terrifying-for-civil-liberties/): A spokesperson for UK activist group Palestine Action says the government’s move to ban it is ‘genuinely terrifying’.
- [Israeli attacks kill at least 51 as Trump signals progress in Gaza talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-51-as-trump-signals-progress-in-gaza-talks/): Medical sources say at least 14 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces near aid distribution centres in Gaza.
- [Cornell student on self-deportation from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/cornell-student-on-self-deportation-from-the-us/): Momodou Taal, a Cornell student, sued Trump in 2025 over orders targeting pro-Palestinian activists.
- [More Gaza aid hub killings as UNWRA head calls GHF process ‘an abomination’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/more-gaza-aid-hub-killings-as-unwra-head-calls-ghf-process-an-abomination/): At least 60 Palestinians were killed while trying to get aid in Gaza in the past 24 hours.
- [Why is NATO boosting defence spending and can Europe afford it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/why-is-nato-boosting-defence-spending-and-can-europe-afford-it/): In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.
- [Trump is using “diplomacy as a ruse” to strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-is-using-diplomacy-as-a-ruse-to-strike-iran/): “Iran is willing to engage diplomatically, but what we’ve not seen is any good faith from the United States.”
- [Iran Acknowledges Nuclear Site Damage For First Time Since US Strikes: 'That's For Sure...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/iran-acknowledges-nuclear-site-damage-for-first-time-since-us-strikes-thats-for-sure/): This marks Iran’s first formal confirmation of the impact of US B-2 bomber strikes, which targeted three major nuclear sites using bunker-buster bombs.
- [Israel-Iran War: How Many Homes Can Be Lit Up With 1 Kg Of Enriched Uranium?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/israel-iran-war-how-many-homes-can-be-lit-up-with-1-kg-of-enriched-uranium/): A single kilogramme of uranium-235 can theoretically generate about 24 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 6,666 households for an entire year
- [US didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear programme: Here’s what new intel says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-didnt-destroy-irans-nuclear-programme-heres-what-new-intel-says/): US President Trump doubles down on his assertion that Iranian nuclear programme has been set back by decades.
- [In Gaza, “illusion of humanitarianism” is new phase in genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/in-gaza-illusion-of-humanitarianism-is-new-phase-in-genocide/): Dr James Smith says Gaza’s aid crisis is dire, with people killed daily at militarised distribution sites.
- [Kenyans take to the streets for protest anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/kenyans-take-to-the-streets-for-protest-anniversary/): Thousands protest in Kenya a year after deadly unrest as anger at police brutality and Ruto’s government persists.
- [How The ISS Recycles Sweat And Urine For The Astronauts To Drink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/how-the-iss-recycles-sweat-and-urine-for-the-astronauts-to-drink/): News18 offers a closer look at the space station where astronauts spend weeks or months living, working, and conducting groundbreaking experiments in the unique conditions of space
- [Trump Compares Iran Strikes To Hiroshima, Nagasaki Bombings: ‘Don't Want To Draw A Parallel...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-compares-iran-strikes-to-hiroshima-nagasaki-bombings-dont-want-to-draw-a-parallel/): His comments come amid growing scrutiny over whether the US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites dealt a decisive blow to Tehran’s capabilities.
- [‘Source Of Deep Encouragement’: Iran Thanks India For Support During Conflict With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/source-of-deep-encouragement-iran-thanks-india-for-support-during-conflict-with-israel/): Iran thanks Indian citizens, political groups and civil society for messages and gatherings held during the recent Israel conflict.
- [Go Pills, Grit, And A 37-Hour Flight: How B-2 Stealth Bomber Pilots Battled Sleep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/go-pills-grit-and-a-37-hour-flight-how-b-2-stealth-bomber-pilots-battled-sleep/): The return leg of such missions is toughest—adrenaline fades, fatigue hits. Pilots took turns resting on cots behind the cockpit and used go pills to stay alert and focused
- [Court says Australian broadcaster ABC wrongfully dismissed journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/court-says-australian-broadcaster-abc-wrongfully-dismissed-journalist/): Journalist Antoinette Lattouf had been fired in December 2023 for expressing views supporting Palestine.
- [UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira – Start time, fight card, how to watch, venue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/ufc-317-topuria-vs-oliveira-start-time-fight-card-how-to-watch-venue/): IIia Topuria aka ‘el Matador’ clashes with Charles Oliveira aka ‘Do Bronx’ for the lightweight title at UFC 317 in US.
- [Trump compares Iran strikes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/trump-compares-iran-strikes-to-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/): US President Donald Trump has compared the US strikes in Iran to the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,
- [Kenyans take to streets a year after deadly anti-govt protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/kenyans-take-to-streets-a-year-after-deadly-anti-govt-protests/): Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters marking one year since the deadly 2024 anti-government protests.
- [US Bombing Set Back Iran Nuclear Effort By Months, Didn't Destroy Sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-bombing-set-back-iran-nuclear-effort-by-months-didnt-destroy-sites-report/): US President Donald Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
- [I’m in northern Gaza. I would rather starve than take GHF aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/im-in-northern-gaza-i-would-rather-starve-than-take-ghf-aid/): No amount of hunger would push me to seek aid wrapped in blood and humiliation.
- [Young Palestinians in Gaza turn plastic into fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/young-palestinians-in-gaza-turn-plastic-into-fuel/): Displaced Gaza youth make fuel from plastic to survive amid war and widespread hunger.
- [US ‘totally committed’ to Article 5, NATO chief insists on day 2 of summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/25/us-totally-committed-to-article-5-nato-chief-insists-on-day-2-of-summit/): Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to downplay fears of wavering US commitment, predicting a ‘transformational summit’.
- [Trump Administration Discusses $30 Billion Civilian Nuclear Deal To Bring Iran Back To Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-administration-discusses-30-billion-civilian-nuclear-deal-to-bring-iran-back-to-talks-report/): Details of the potential deal were discussed during a secret, hours-long meeting at the White House last Friday between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Gulf partners
- [Iran Refutes Trump's Remarks, Says No Plans For Nuclear Talks With US | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/iran-refutes-trumps-remarks-says-no-plans-for-nuclear-talks-with-us-top-updates/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had no plan to meet the United States for nuclear talks after Trump said both sides would meet next week.
- ['We Are Having Some Great Deals': Donald Trump Announces Trade Agreement With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/we-are-having-some-great-deals-donald-trump-announces-trade-agreement-with-china/): Donald Trump revealed that the United States had signed a deal with China, countering previous media skepticism about US trade negotiations.
- [US To Host QUAD Foreign Ministers Meeting On July 1, Confirms State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/us-to-host-quad-foreign-ministers-meeting-on-july-1-confirms-state-department/): hruva Jaishankar from ORF Washington DC. shared insights on the expectations from the summit, highlighting challenges in current US relations with Quad partners.
- [Brazil announces compensation for dictatorship victim Vladimir Herzog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/brazil-announces-compensation-for-dictatorship-victim-vladimir-herzog/): The Brazilian government has acknowledged its role in the killing and cover-up of a prominent journalist in the 1970s.
- [UN reports uptick in preventable diseases in Gaza due to Israeli blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/un-reports-uptick-in-preventable-diseases-in-gaza-due-to-israeli-blockade/): UN humanitarian agency stresses need for fuel, medical supplies and water in Palestinian territory besieged by Israel.
- [US government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a third country: Prosecutors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/us-government-plans-to-deport-abrego-garcia-to-a-third-country-prosecutors/): Lawyers for the Salvadoran immigrant asked he be returned to Maryland to prevent his quick deportation from Tennessee.
- [Man City hit Juventus for five at FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/man-city-hit-juventus-for-five-at-fifa-club-world-cup/): English side Manchester City beat Italy’s Juventus 5-2 in Orlando at FIFA’s Club World Cup staged in United States.
- [‘We wanted to eliminate Khamenei’: Israel’s Defence Minister Katz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/we-wanted-to-eliminate-khamenei-israels-defence-minister-katz/): Katz says Israel has ‘green light’ from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes ‘progress’ with its nuclear programme.
- [Marco Rubio Calls Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan PM Thanks US For 'Role' In Ceasefire With India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/marco-rubio-calls-shehbaz-sharif-pakistan-pm-thanks-us-for-role-in-ceasefire-with-india-exclusive/): Sources say Sharif aims to internationalise the Kashmir issue and solidify domestic support amidst the challenges posed by Imran Khan
- [Boxing: Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr: Start time, fight card and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/boxing-jake-paul-vs-chavez-jr-start-time-fight-card-and-how-to-watch/): YouTube slugger Jake Paul and former world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr clash in a cruiserweight bout in the US.
- [How big is Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York primary?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/how-big-is-zohran-mamdanis-win-in-new-york-primary/): The democratic socialist candidate’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor shocks US politics. 
- [Trump administration launches probe into University of California system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/trump-administration-launches-probe-into-university-of-california-system/): White House has denounced the public university system for using diversity-driven hiring and enrolment practices.
- [At least 16 killed during anti-government protests in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/at-least-16-killed-during-anti-government-protests-in-kenya/): Protests in Kenya to mark the anniversary of deadly 2024 anti-tax protests turned deadly themselves.
- [‘Feels like heaven’: Iranians return to Tehran, uncertain of future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/feels-like-heaven-iranians-return-to-tehran-uncertain-of-future/): As Tehran’s displaced residents trickle back after Israel’s 12-day bombing campaign, they find a city forever changed.
- [EU calls for Gaza ceasefire, stops short of taking action against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/eu-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire-stops-short-of-taking-action-against-israel/): Irish leader Michael Martin decries Europe’s inability to pressure Israel to stop ‘continuing slaughter of children’.
- [Russia, Ukraine confirm prisoner swap after Turkiye talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/russia-ukraine-confirm-prisoner-swap-after-turkiye-talks/): Moscow and Kyiv say their respective soldiers are returning home without specifying number of released prisoners.
- [Prosecutors say Diddy used power to abuse women in closing remarks of trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/prosecutors-say-diddy-used-power-to-abuse-women-in-closing-remarks-of-trial/): Prosecutors make closing arguments in six-week trial that heard harrowing testimony from people who faced alleged abuse.
- [US Secretary of Defense attacks media for questioning Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/us-secretary-of-defense-attacks-media-for-questioning-iran-strikes/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked the press for its coverage of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- [While the world watched Iran and Israel, what happened in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/while-the-world-watched-iran-and-israel-what-happened-in-gaza/): ‘Don’t look away from Gaza,’ says a Palestinian human rights lawyer after world’s attention shifted to Iran.
- [Pope Leo decries ‘shameful’ disregard for international law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/pope-leo-decries-shameful-disregard-for-international-law/): Catholic pontiff says international rules have been ‘replaced by the presumed right to overpower others’.
- [How Israel launched attacks from inside Iran to sow chaos during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/how-israel-launched-attacks-from-inside-iran-to-sow-chaos-during-war/): Israel used small drones and precision-guided missiles to assist its surprise offensive that started war against Iran.
- [Anna Wintour, Face Of Vogue And Chair Of Met Gala, Exits Top Role After 37 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/anna-wintour-face-of-vogue-and-chair-of-met-gala-exits-top-role-after-37-years/): Anna Wintour, Vogue’s longtime editor, is known for revitalizing Vogue magazine. She also chairs its annual Met Gala.
- [Complete Obliteration? Uranium Intact? Pentagon Reveals New Details On US' Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/complete-obliteration-uranium-intact-pentagon-reveals-new-details-on-us-iran-strikes/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was “not aware of any intelligence” indicating the removal or relocation of nuclear material.
- ['You’re The Worst…': Pete Hegseth Snaps At Fox Reporter Over Iran Strike Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/youre-the-worst-pete-hegseth-snaps-at-fox-reporter-over-iran-strike-question/): As speculation mounted over a potential intelligence leak related to the US strikes on Iran, Pete Hegseth stepped in to dismiss the concerns.
- [Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Removed From Life Support After Giving Birth, Baby Weighs 1 Kg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/brain-dead-pregnant-woman-removed-from-life-support-after-giving-birth-baby-weighs-1-kg/): The Black woman, a 30-year-old nurse identified as Adriana Smith, was kept alive due to local abortion restrictions in the US state of Georgia
- ['I'm Gone': Influencer Tanner Martin's Heartbreaking Video Declaring His Own Death Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/im-gone-influencer-tanner-martins-heartbreaking-video-declaring-his-own-death-surfaces/): Lasting a little over five minutes, in his final message, he reflected on his life and expressed love for his family and followers
- ['He Knew We’d Kill Him': Israel Says Hiding Deep Underground Saved Iran's Khamenei's Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/he-knew-wed-kill-him-israel-says-hiding-deep-underground-saved-irans-khameneis-life/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that if it would have possible for Israel it would have killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- [‘They Have Choice’: Usha Vance On Raising Interfaith Kids In Catholic-Hindu Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/they-have-choice-usha-vance-on-raising-interfaith-kids-in-catholic-hindu-home/): Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu, revealed how the couple navigates their differing religious backgrounds to create a spiritually inclusive home.
- [Chinese Boy Runs Back For Food Mid-Earthquake, Netizens Can't Get Enough | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/chinese-boy-runs-back-for-food-mid-earthquake-netizens-cant-get-enough-watch/): A Chinese boy went viral for refusing to take cover during a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Qingyuan, prioritizing his meal.
- [Who Is Omaed Afshar? Tesla’s Ousted Top Executive And Elon Musk’s Once-Trusted Lieutenant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/who-is-omaed-afshar-teslas-ousted-top-executive-and-elon-musks-once-trusted-lieutenant/): Elon Musk fired Omaed Afshar, Tesla’s head of operations for North America and Europe. Omaed Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 and played key roles at SpaceX and Twitter.
- ['Our Days Are Numbered': Elon Musk Urges Everyone To Have At Least Three Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/our-days-are-numbered-elon-musk-urges-everyone-to-have-at-least-three-kids/): Elon Musk warns of humanity’s existential threat: declining birth rates. He argues women need 2.7 children for population stability and advocates for larger families.
- [Searching for healing: Inside one of the last hospitals in Haiti’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/searching-for-healing-inside-one-of-the-last-hospitals-in-haitis-capital/): Tabarre Hospital in Port-au-Prince is a sanctuary for trauma survivors. But violence is threatening its existence.
- [Israel Iran War | True Impact Of US Strikes On Iran Nuke Sites |#thehardfacts with Rahul Shivshankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/israel-iran-war-true-impact-of-us-strikes-on-iran-nuke-sites-thehardfacts-with-rahul-shivshankar/): In the aftermath of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, conflicting narratives emerge. While Trump claims a significant setback for Iran’s nuclear program, Iran’s leadership asserts victory. Analysts debate the true impact of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Given Power Of These Bombs': IAEA Chief Says Iran's Uranium Centrifuges Disable After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/given-power-of-these-bombs-iaea-chief-says-irans-uranium-centrifuges-disable-after-us-strikes/): Grossi said the damage was a result of the United States dropping ‘bunker busters’ on key Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities last week
- [What’s next for Iran’s nuclear programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/whats-next-for-irans-nuclear-programme/): Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear programme and it’s still impossible to verify the damage done by air strikes.
- [Iran moves to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/iran-moves-to-suspend-cooperation-with-un-nuclear-watchdog/): Constitutional panel ratifies bill to cease cooperation with IAEA after US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
- [Greece battles wildfire near capital as summer’s first heatwave hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/greece-battles-wildfire-near-capital-as-summers-first-heatwave-hits/): Coastal blaze triggers evacuation orders, days after state of emergency declared over fires on Aegean island of Chios.
- [US Ambassador Says “Hamas Has No Future” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/us-ambassador-says-hamas-has-no-future-in-gaza/): US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee declared Hamas “can’t stay” in Gaza, likening their presence to Nazis post-WWII. His comments come amid rising pressure on Israeli PM Netanyahu to strike a ceasefire deal, following a deadly Hamas ambush that killed seven IDF troops. Huckabee spoke from missile-hit Soroka Hospital. n18oc_crux
- ['Instead Of Providing Security...': India Slams Demolition Of Temple In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/instead-of-providing-security-india-slams-demolition-of-temple-in-dhaka/): India stressed that it is the duty of Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure the safety of Hindus, their properties, and religious institutions
- [‘Don’t Like It? Leave’: US Student Humiliated For Refusing To Recite Pledge Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/dont-like-it-leave-us-student-humiliated-for-refusing-to-recite-pledge-over-gaza-war/): Danielle Khalaf, a 14-year-old student, alleged that she was humiliated by a teacher for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- [US Supreme Court backs South Carolina effort to defund Planned Parenthood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/us-supreme-court-backs-south-carolina-effort-to-defund-planned-parenthood/): Republican-led states have sought to deprive abortion providers of public funds by restricting access to Medicaid.
- [As Gaza starves, GoFundMe accused of blocking ‘millions of dollars’ raised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/as-gaza-starves-gofundme-accused-of-blocking-millions-of-dollars-raised/): GoFundMe is accused of unfair restrictions and financial freezes on Palestinian aid fundraisers.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo signs new contract at Al Nassr until 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-new-contract-at-al-nassr-until-2027/): Ronaldo and his Saudi club side Al Nassr made the new deal official, putting an end to rumours he could sign elsewhere.
- [‘Game On’: Trump’s Border Czar Warns Mamdani Over His Pledge To Block Deportation Raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/game-on-trumps-border-czar-warns-mamdani-over-his-pledge-to-block-deportation-raids/): Trump’s border czar Tom Homan warned NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani after he pledged to stop city cooperation with ICE, vowing intensified action against sanctuary cities.
- [Google’s AI video tool amplifies fears of an increase in misinformation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/googles-ai-video-tool-amplifies-fears-of-an-increase-in-misinformation/): Experts say Veo 3 makes it very easy to make fake videos that can spread false news.
- [Visualising 12 days of the Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/visualising-12-days-of-the-israel-iran-conflict/): At least 610 Iranians were killed in Israeli attacks, while 28 people in Israel were killed in Iranian counterattacks.
- [US military officials say Iran’s facilities are ‘destroyed’ after strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/us-military-officials-say-irans-facilities-are-destroyed-after-strike/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has attacked media for questioning the efficacy of US bombing following leaked report.
- [Israel’s media amplifies war rhetoric, ignores Gaza’s suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/israels-media-amplifies-war-rhetoric-ignores-gazas-suffering/): Israeli media outlets have cheered on the military’s actions in Gaza, manufacturing consent for the government.
- [Kenyans look to “uphold human rights” amid violent protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/kenyans-look-to-uphold-human-rights-amid-violent-protests/): Elijah Rottok says that despite the violence, Kenyans remain determined to exercise their right to protest.
- [‘Too Heavy, Dangerous’: Donald Trump Says Iran Didn't Move Uranium Before US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/too-heavy-dangerous-donald-trump-says-iran-didnt-move-uranium-before-us-strikes/): Donald Trump also used the occasion to lash out at broadcaster CNN and newspaper New York Times who in reports questioned his assessment of damage to Iran’s nuclear sites.
- [Trump vs US intelligence: Iran is only the latest chapter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/trump-vs-us-intelligence-iran-is-only-the-latest-chapter/): Trump has a long history of distrusting the US intelligence community, including over Iran, Russia and North Korea.
- [Iranian families mourn lost relatives and shattered homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/iranian-families-mourn-lost-relatives-and-shattered-homes/): Survivors of Israeli airstrikes in Iran describe losing family members and homes in an instant.
- [‘Am I going to die?’ injured boy asks Gaza paramedic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/am-i-going-to-die-injured-boy-asks-gaza-paramedic/): Video shows an injured Palestinian boy pleading with a paramedic after an Israeli strike hit his home in Gaza city.
- [Jofra Archer returns to England squad for second Test against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/jofra-archer-returns-to-england-squad-for-second-test-against-india/): The fast bowler returns to Tests for the first time since 2021 and will be part of the squad for the Edgbaston Test.
- [The Strait of Hormuz is a global pressure point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-a-global-pressure-point/): The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global oil transit route. AJLabs looks at how a war could disrupt it.
- [Australian doctor calls on world to wake up to Gaza aid killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/australian-doctor-calls-on-world-to-wake-up-to-gaza-aid-killings/): This doctor in Gaza has tried to save children torn to shreds by Israeli bombs and bullets at GHF aid sites.
- [Defiant Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’ to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/defiant-khamenei-says-iran-will-never-surrender-to-the-us/): Supreme leader says US strikes on nuclear sites ‘gained nothing’ in first comments since Israel ceasefire agreed.
- [Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/who-is-khaman-maluach-the-south-sudanese-player-picked-in-the-nba-draft/): ‘I’m here representing the whole continent of Africa,’ Maluach said after being drafted by the Houston Rockets.
- [NATO’s 5 percent spending pledge is a threat to people and the planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/natos-5-percent-spending-pledge-is-a-threat-to-people-and-the-planet/): The alliance’s spending surge will prompt war, cut services and worsen the climate crisis.
- [Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 Crew Greeted Aboard ISS With Hugs, Smiles | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/shubhanshu-shukla-axiom-4-crew-greeted-aboard-iss-with-hugs-smiles-watch/): Shubhanshu Shukla and teammates were seen floating weightless inside the space station in first visuals.
- [Photos Of Burqa-Clad Statue Of Liberty Go Viral After Zohran Mamdani Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/photos-of-burqa-clad-statue-of-liberty-go-viral-after-zohran-mamdani-win/): Zohran Mamdani declared victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, leading to far-right Trump supporters circulating edited images of the Statue of Liberty in a burqa.
- [Pickaxe Mountain: Can US Bombers Destroy This Iranian Nuclear Site?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/pickaxe-mountain-can-us-bombers-destroy-this-iranian-nuclear-site/): Intelligence sources believe that 400 kg of enriched uranium may have been transferred and concealed in the tunnels of Pickaxe Mountain in the hours leading up to the US operation
- [Gajar Halwa And Mango In Space: What Shubhanshu Shukla Will Eat And Do On ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/gajar-halwa-and-mango-in-space-what-shubhanshu-shukla-will-eat-and-do-on-iss/): Shubhanshu Shukla’s spacecraft completed a multi-hour orbital journey before locking onto the ISS.
- [Delivered Day Before Friday Prayers In Iran, How Khamenei's Post-War Speech Targets Muslim World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/delivered-day-before-friday-prayers-in-iran-how-khameneis-post-war-speech-targets-muslim-world/): Top sources said this is a strategic communication effort controlled by the IRGC and suggests that, despite setbacks, Iran remains resilient in its nuclear capabilities
- [John F Kennedy Impregnated Flight Attendant, Paid For Abortion After His Daughter’s Birth: Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/john-f-kennedy-impregnated-flight-attendant-paid-for-abortion-after-his-daughters-birth-book/): The book claims that the 35th President of the United States also sent USD 400 to the flight attendant to get abortion.
- [Israeli attacks kill more than 30 people in Gaza, including 3 near aid site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/israeli-attacks-kill-more-than-30-people-in-gaza-including-3-near-aid-site/): Gaza authorities say at least 549 Palestinians killed near aid sites since GHF began operations one month ago.
- [At least eight killed in deadly Kenya protests: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/at-least-eight-killed-in-deadly-kenya-protests-what-we-know/): The protests marked deadly demonstrations in 2024 against a controversial tax bill.
- [Meet Rama Duwaji, Syrian-American Visual Artist Married To NYC Mayoral Hopeful Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/meet-rama-duwaji-syrian-american-visual-artist-married-to-nyc-mayoral-hopeful-zohran-mamdani/): The 27-year-old multimedia artist has largely stayed out of the spotlight but joined Mamdani on stage after his Democratic primary win.
- [DRC’s peace deal with Rwanda risks swapping war for resource exploitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/drcs-peace-deal-with-rwanda-risks-swapping-war-for-resource-exploitation/): The US-brokered truce may end fighting – but could also open the door to a new scramble for Congo’s critical minerals.
- [In Spain, parents gather at school gates to remember Gaza’s child victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/in-spain-parents-gather-at-school-gates-to-remember-gazas-child-victims/): Aghast at the scale of Israel’s onslaught, a group in the city of Granada protests ‘against genocide’.
- [Palestinians killed in settler attacks on West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/palestinians-killed-in-settler-attacks-on-west-bank-village/): Israeli settlers and soldiers launched deadly raids across the occupied West Bank, killing four Palestinians.
- [Iran’s leader Khamenei announces ‘victory’ over Israel, US in speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/irans-leader-khamenei-announces-victory-over-israel-us-in-speech/): Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that Iran’s strikes almost caused Israel to collapse as he announced ‘victory’.
- [Khamenei Says US Rushed To Help Israel, But Iran Struck Back Hard: ‘Severe Slap’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/khamenei-says-us-rushed-to-help-israel-but-iran-struck-back-hard-severe-slap/): Khamenei made a series of remarks on the recent Israel-Iran conflict and claimed victory over Israel and said the US receieved a stern response from Iran.
- [Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez To Marry In Venice On June 27: Everything You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchez-to-marry-in-venice-on-june-27-everything-you-need-to-know/): Jeff Bezos- Lauren Sanchez Wedding: The festivities will begin with an open-air party at Madonna dell’Orto, a 14th-century Gothic church in Cannaregio.
- [‘Thankful To The Nation’: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Parents Say As Spacecraft Completes ISS Docking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/thankful-to-the-nation-shubhanshu-shuklas-parents-say-as-spacecraft-completes-iss-docking/): Shambhu and Asha Shukla said they were overwhelmed with joy and grateful for the nation’s support.
- [NATO Chief Denies Calling Trump “Daddy” Amid Trump’s “Schoolyard Fight” Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/nato-chief-denies-calling-trump-daddy-amid-trumps-schoolyard-fight-jibe/): On June 25, NATO chief Mark Rutte denied calling President Trump “daddy,” clarifying he used the term metaphorically to describe Europe’s dependence on the U.S. Trump, at the NATO summit, compared Israel and Iran to “kids in a schoolyard” and used profanity while defending strong language in global conflicts. n18oc_crux
- [With 4 Hidden Tunnels And 100 Metre Depth, Is Pickaxe Mountain Iran’s Nuclear Plan B?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/with-4-hidden-tunnels-and-100-metre-depth-is-pickaxe-mountain-irans-nuclear-plan-b/): Built over 100 metres deep, Pickaxe Mountain is believed to be far more fortified than Iran’s Fordow facility, and possibly beyond the reach of even America’s bunker-buster bombs
- [Children seen injured on road after car collision in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/children-seen-injured-on-road-after-car-collision-in-beijing/): Videos appeared to show multiple young children lying injured on a road near a primary school in Beijing.
- [Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/israel-iran-conflict-exposed-chinas-limited-leverage-say-analysts/): China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.
- [China Unveils Tiny Mosquito-Like Drone, Raises Fears Of Spying, Hacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/china-unveils-tiny-mosquito-like-drone-raises-fears-of-spying-hacking/): China has unveiled a mosquito-like drone for spying or dangerous missions. Experts warn it could steal information, carry hazardous materials, and increase surveillance risks.
- [What If An Astronaut Gets Sick In Space? This Is NASA's Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/what-if-an-astronaut-gets-sick-in-space-this-is-nasas-plan/): Though not every crew has a certified doctor onboard, each mission designates one astronaut as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO), typically someone who has undergone medical training
- [Where Are The Bombs Buried? Scientists Warn Of A New 'Nuclear Race'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/where-are-the-bombs-buried-scientists-warn-of-a-new-nuclear-race/): A report reveals 12,241 nuclear warheads exist as of early 2025, with 87% held by the US and Russia. Nations are modernising and hiding these weapons, increasing insecurity
- [Scientists Create ‘Living’ Material That Sucks Carbon Dioxide From The Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/scientists-create-living-material-that-sucks-carbon-dioxide-from-the-air/): Swiss scientists have created a 3D-printable ‘living’ building material using algae that stores CO₂ as oxygen, sugars, and minerals, offering a sustainable way to reduce emissions
- [Zombie Fungus Found In 99-Million-Year-Old Amber; Infects Insects (For Now)](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/zombie-fungus-found-in-99-million-year-old-amber-infects-insects-for-now/): 99 million-year-old amber reveals a ‘zombie fungus’ that controlled insects’ behaviour, proving nature’s horror stories existed long before modern fiction
- [Floods leave six dead and thousands displaced in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/floods-leave-six-dead-and-thousands-displaced-in-china/): Floods in southwest China kill six and force more than 80,000 to flee as extreme weather hits.
- [Former Venezuelan spymaster pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/former-venezuelan-spymaster-pleads-guilty-to-us-drug-trafficking-charges/): Hugo Carvajal pleads guilty to four criminal counts including narcoterrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine.
- [West Indies dismiss Australia for 180 as 16 wickets fall in Barbados Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/west-indies-dismiss-australia-for-180-as-16-wickets-fall-in-barbados-test/): Seales and Joseph take nine wickets before Australia stage mini recovery by restricting West Indies to 57-4 at stumps.
- [EU leaders meet to discuss sanctions, tariffs, and Middle East policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/eu-leaders-meet-to-discuss-sanctions-tariffs-and-middle-east-policy/): EU leaders gather in Brussels to address sanctions on Russia, US tariffs, and Middle East conflicts.
- [NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg goes No 1 to Mavs, Dylan Harper to Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/nba-draft-cooper-flagg-goes-no-1-to-mavs-dylan-harper-to-spurs/): As expected, Dallas selects Cooper Flagg with top pick while Dylan Harper joins Victor Wembanyama at San Antonio Spurs.
- [Gabor Mate on Trauma and Palestinian Suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/gabor-mate-on-trauma-and-palestinian-suffering/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Dr Gabor Mate.
- [Applying For US Visa? Now, You Have To Disclose All Social Media Handles From Past 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/applying-for-us-visa-now-you-have-to-disclose-all-social-media-handles-from-past-5-years/): The US Embassy said that the omission of this rule could lead to rejection of visas and ineligibility for future visas.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Rajnath Singh Rejects SCO Document On Terror, Shubhanshu Shukla Drops Another Message From Space & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/news18-afternoon-digest-rajnath-singh-rejects-sco-document-on-terror-shubhanshu-shukla-drops-another-message-from-space-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayoral Candidate, Slammed Over Anti-Modi, Anti-Hindu Rants and Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain Expecting First Child?
- [China & Pakistan Tried To Use The SCO To Undermine Operation Sindoor's Success: Sources | PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/china-pakistan-tried-to-use-the-sco-to-undermine-operation-sindoors-success-sources-pm-modi/): | Top Intel Sources: China & Pakistan tried to use the SCO to undermine Operation ‘s successChina resists India’s right to defend its sovereignty & expose Pak’s terror links Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [When It’s Morning On Earth, Is It Day Or Night On The ISS? What Will Shubhanshu Shukla See](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/when-its-morning-on-earth-is-it-day-or-night-on-the-iss-what-will-shubhanshu-shukla-see/): During his stay on the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla will witness sunrise and sunset every 45 minutes, experiencing rapid day-night transitions as the station orbits Earth
- [‘Upsetting For You…’: Trump’s Exchange With Ukrainian Journo Whose Husband Is Fighting In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/upsetting-for-you-trumps-exchange-with-ukrainian-journo-whose-husband-is-fighting-in-war/): Donald Trump continued to ask the woman about her personal connection to the news she was reporting on. She responded that her husband was indeed a solider currently in Ukraine.
- [Monterrey, Inter Milan, Dortmund and Fluminense in Club World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/monterrey-inter-milan-dortmund-and-fluminense-in-club-world-cup-last-16/): Inter Milan overcame River Plate 2-0 in a heated clash, while Monterrey thumped Urawa Reds 4-0 to enter the knockouts.
- [Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/six-dead-thousands-displaced-as-floods-hit-southwestern-china/): ‘Exceptionally large floods’ swept through Guizhou’s Rongjiang county, forcing some 80,000 people to flee their homes.
- [Thailand moves to re-criminalise cannabis in blow to $1bn industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/thailand-moves-to-re-criminalise-cannabis-in-blow-to-1bn-industry/): The order to restrict cannabis use for medical purposes only must pass another hurdle before becoming law.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan Varthaman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/26/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-attends-funeral-of-major-who-captured-abhinandan-varthaman/): Asim Munir reportedly attended the funeral of Major Moiz Abbas Shah, who was killed in a recent TTP ambush, and had claimed to capture IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman.
- [‘Explosive’: US Supreme Court deals blow to those challenging Trump’s power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/explosive-us-supreme-court-deals-blow-to-those-challenging-trumps-power/): Ruling makes it harder for judges to nationally block controversial executive orders as they are challenged in court.
- [California Governor Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/california-governor-newsom-sues-fox-news-over-alleged-defamation/): Fox said the $7878m suit over its story about phone call with Trump ‘frivolous’ and a ‘publicity stunt’.
- [Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/qatar-emphasises-peaceful-resolution-of-conflicts-after-drc-rwanda-deal/): After Doha helped mediate, Qatari diplomat says the country is committed to efforts to de-escalate conflicts.
- [Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-lambasts-khamenei-says-hed-bomb-iran-if-nuclear-activities-restart/): US president says Iranian Supreme Leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.
- [What’s behind the EU’s lack of action against Israel over Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/whats-behind-the-eus-lack-of-action-against-israel-over-gaza/): European Union summit fails to act on trade agreement despite findings of human rights abuses. 
- [Several killed as flash floods sweep away dozens of people in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/several-killed-as-flash-floods-sweep-away-dozens-of-people-in-pakistan/): Nine people from one extended family were killed at Swat River, while others died in rain-related incidents elsewhere.
- [Soldiers admit Israeli army is targeting unarmed Palestinian aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/soldiers-admit-israeli-army-is-targeting-unarmed-palestinian-aid-seekers/): Haaretz has published an exposé on starving Palestinians being shot for no reason at aid distribution sites.
- [DR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal after years of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-peace-deal-after-years-of-war/): The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal, opening US access to key minerals.
- [COVID-19 origin still ‘inconclusive’ after years-long WHO study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/covid-19-origin-still-inconclusive-after-years-long-who-study/): WHO’s Tedros says ‘all hypotheses must remain on the table’ after critical information not provided to investigators.
- ['Bangladesh Army Not As Radical As Pakistan’s': Experts To Parliamentary Panel On External Affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/bangladesh-army-not-as-radical-as-pakistans-experts-to-parliamentary-panel-on-external-affairs/): The experts assured the Shashi Tharoor-led standing committee that there was no immediate cause for alarm regarding Bangladesh, especially compared to Pakistan
- [India's Strategic Dilemma Amidst China-Pakistan Alliances | #therightstand with Anand Narasimhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/indias-strategic-dilemma-amidst-china-pakistan-alliances-therightstand-with-anand-narasimhan/): In a recent discussion, Sadanand Dhume analyzes India’s strategic position amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending and a stable relationship with Bangladesh, while reflecting on the complexities of regional geopolitics. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump says US ending all negotiations with Canada over digital tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-says-us-ending-all-negotiations-with-canada-over-digital-tax/): Canada had approved a 3 percent digital last year in June and the first set of payments is due on Monday.
- [How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/how-zohran-mamdani-shocked-new-york/): Why everyone is talking about New York City’s new mayoral frontrunner.
- [US sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/us-sets-deadline-to-end-temporary-protected-status-for-haitian-immigrants/): The Department of Homeland Security says the gang-riddled Caribbean country is safe enough for Haitians to return.
- [Who Is Marius Borg Hoiby, Norway Royal Facing 23 Criminal Charges Including Rape?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/who-is-marius-borg-hoiby-norway-royal-facing-23-criminal-charges-including-rape/): Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is under investigation for 23 criminal offences, including rape. The royal family has not commented publicly.
- [Over A Third Of This Country’s Population Has Applied To Move To Australia. Reason: Climate Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/over-a-third-of-this-countrys-population-has-applied-to-move-to-australia-reason-climate-change/): Over 4,000 Tuvalu residents applied to move to Australia under the Falepili Mobility Pathway, a visa scheme for climate-displaced communities.
- [Operation Red Wedding: Inside Israel's 'Game of Thrones' Style Attack On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/operation-red-wedding-inside-israels-game-of-thrones-style-attack-on-iran/): The attack that shook Iran was not planned overnight, but Israel had been tracking Iran’s nuclear program since the 1990s.
- [‘No Trade If You Go Nuclear’: Trump Claims India-Pakistan Ceasefire Followed His Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/no-trade-if-you-go-nuclear-trump-claims-india-pakistan-ceasefire-followed-his-warning/): Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump repeated his claim that he had helped defuse last month’s military tensions between India and Pakistan
- [Nike to raise costs as Trump’s tariffs on China bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/nike-to-raise-costs-as-trumps-tariffs-on-china-bite/): Nike joins companies like Walmart, Target and Mattel that have said they will need to raise prices because of tariffs.
- [DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/dr-congo-rwanda-sign-peace-deal-in-turning-point-after-years-of-conflict/): The US and Qatar-brokered peace agreement must be followed by disengagement and return of displaced families, DRC says.
- [Russia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/russia-kills-5-in-ukraines-samar-as-putin-seems-ready-for-new-peace-talks/): Russian leader indicates longterm plan to cut army spending, as his forces vie for foothold in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk.
- [The Last Lifeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/the-last-lifeline/): Doctors give everything to save lives during a violent gang war in one of the last remaining trauma hospitals in Haiti.
- [At Record Auction, Princess Diana’s Beloved Bellville Sassoon Floral Dress Sold For...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/at-record-auction-princess-dianas-beloved-bellville-sassoon-floral-dress-sold-for/): A floral gown worn by Princess Diana sold for $520,000 at auction, leading the largest sale of her wardrobe, which included over 100 items.
- [Why the Trump administration is targeting immigration courts for arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/why-the-trump-administration-is-targeting-immigration-courts-for-arrests/): Advocates fear a pattern is emerging, where immigrants face quick dismissals in the courtroom and detention outside it.
- [WHO Says All Hypotheses Still Open On Covid-19 Origins: 'We Haven't Yet Answered...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/who-says-all-hypotheses-still-open-on-covid-19-origins-we-havent-yet-answered/): The WHO said Covid-19’s origins are inconclusive, with natural spillover and lab leak theories possible.
- [Jeff Bezos Gifts Lauren Sanchez A $5 Million Necklace Ahead Of Dream Wedding: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/jeff-bezos-gifts-lauren-sanchez-a-5-million-necklace-ahead-of-dream-wedding-report/): On June 25, the soon-to-be-married couple was seen leaving the Aman Hotel in Venice, where they were captured by paparazzi boarding a luxurious yacht.
- [Melania Trump's EB-1 Visa Questioned Amid Crackdown On Immigrants: 'First Lady Had None...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/melania-trumps-eb-1-visa-questioned-amid-crackdown-on-immigrants-first-lady-had-none/): Melania Trump was Donald Trump’s girlfriend when her EB-1 visa was approved. Though she is a US citizen now, her visa approval in 2001 was questioned in House Judiciary Committee.
- [Trump vows to push ahead with ending birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-vows-to-push-ahead-with-ending-birthright-citizenship/): US President Donald Trump is vowing to push ahead with his attempt to end birthright citizenship.
- ['Very Happy About It': Trump Hails US Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Judges' Powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/very-happy-about-it-trump-hails-us-supreme-court-ruling-limiting-judges-powers/): US President Trump celebrated a Supreme Court decision limiting federal judges’ power to block executive actions. The 6-3 ruling impacts his birthright citizenship order.
- [Russia Says "Trump Saved Israel from Defeat in Iran War"; Damage Tops $3B, Censorship Hides Extent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/russia-says-trump-saved-israel-from-defeat-in-iran-war-damage-tops-3b-censorship-hides-extent/): Russian General Apti Alaudinov claimed Donald Trump saved Israel from defeat in its war with Iran by brokering peace and shielding it from global humiliation. Israel launched strikes on June 13; Iran retaliated within 24 hours. The US entered the conflict on June 22, followed by Tehran’s missile strike on a US base. A ceasefire […]
- [Vladimir Putin Effusively Praises 'Courageous' Donald Trump: ‘I Deeply Respect Him’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/vladimir-putin-effusively-praises-courageous-donald-trump-i-deeply-respect-him/): Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as “courageous” for surviving assassination attempts and wanting to end the Ukraine war.
- [All You Need To Know About Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez's $50M Star-Studded Venice Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/all-you-need-to-know-about-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchezs-50m-star-studded-venice-wedding/): Bezos and Sanchez are expected to exchange vows on Friday in a black-tie ceremony at a stunning open-air amphitheatre on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore
- [8 Days, 5 Nations: How PM Modi Packs His Itinerary To Cover Maximum Ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/8-days-5-nations-how-pm-modi-packs-his-itinerary-to-cover-maximum-ground/): It will also be yet another example of PM Modi’s hallmark of packing his itinerary to the hilt to get the most out of his time on such official trips
- [Israeli soldiers ‘ordered’ to shoot at unarmed Gaza aid seekers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/israeli-soldiers-ordered-to-shoot-at-unarmed-gaza-aid-seekers-report/): Israel’s Haaretz newspaper reports that soldiers operating near food aid sites have deliberately fired on Palestinians.
- [Kenyan minister caught urging police to shoot protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/kenyan-minister-caught-urging-police-to-shoot-protesters/): Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has been caught on video appearing to authorise police to shoot protesters.
- [Putin confirms he wants all of Ukraine, as Europe steps up military aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/putin-confirms-he-wants-all-of-ukraine-as-europe-steps-up-military-aid/): Trump made no pledge of assistance to Ukraine at NATO summit, but said he’d ‘try’ and sell Patriot interceptors.
- [Atacama, World's Driest Desert, Sees Snow For The First Time In 10 Years | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/atacama-worlds-driest-desert-sees-snow-for-the-first-time-in-10-years-watch/): For scientists and space researchers, the Atacama Desert isn’t just any stretch of earth, it’s Earth’s closest analog to the Moon and Mars
- [FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Who’s in, who’s out – round of 16 preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-whos-in-whos-out-round-of-16-preview/): The lineup for the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 is complete. Al Jazeera Sport takes a closer look.
- [At least one killed as Israeli strikes pummel southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/at-least-one-killed-as-israeli-strikes-pummel-southern-lebanon/): Lebanese state media reports civilian casualties after Israeli attack on residential apartment building in Nabatieh.
- [Big Win For Trump As US Supreme Court Curbs Power Of Individual Judges To Block Executive Actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/big-win-for-trump-as-us-supreme-court-curbs-power-of-individual-judges-to-block-executive-actions/): The US Supreme Court delivered a significant win to President Donald Trump on Friday by limiting the authority of individual federal judges to block executive actions
- [Australian CEO Stabbed To Death During House Party In Brisbane; Teen Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/australian-ceo-stabbed-to-death-during-house-party-in-brisbane-teen-arrested/): After an altercation broke out between the man and the teen, the latter pulled a household object and stabbed him to death.
- [UK police arrest four after pro-Palestinian protest at military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/uk-police-arrest-four-after-pro-palestinian-protest-at-military-base/): The arrests come after the UK government said it would proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.
- [In an age of abundance and ceasefires, Gaza starves, and the war won’t stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/in-an-age-of-abundance-and-ceasefires-gaza-starves-and-the-war-wont-stop/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid writes a letter from Gaza, the place the world chose to forget.
- [Political violence is quintessentially American](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/political-violence-is-quintessentially-american/): The US cannot claim innocence – political violence shaped its past and defines its present.
- [US Supreme Court limits courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/us-supreme-court-limits-courts-ability-to-issue-nationwide-injunctions/): The decision is a major victory for the Trump administration, which has denounced the injunctions against its policies.
- [Has Trump struck a trade deal with China – and what about other countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/has-trump-struck-a-trade-deal-with-china-and-what-about-other-countries/): China confirms details amid efforts to end tariff war, but questions remain over Trump’s global trade policy.
- [Caught On Camera: Miracle Rescue Of 8-Year-Old Girl Swept Into Sewer During China Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/caught-on-camera-miracle-rescue-of-8-year-old-girl-swept-into-sewer-during-china-floods/): An 8-year-old girl in Guizhou, China, was rescued after being swept into a sewer by floodwaters.
- [Michelle Obama On Why She’s Rarely Seen With Barack Amid Divorce Rumours: 'We Don't...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/michelle-obama-on-why-shes-rarely-seen-with-barack-amid-divorce-rumours-we-dont/): Michelle Obama dismissed rumours about marital trouble with Barack Obama, explaining their rare public appearances.
- [This Country Bordering China Reported 232 New Measles Cases In 24 Hours, Over 10,000 Infected So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/this-country-bordering-china-reported-232-new-measles-cases-in-24-hours-over-10000-infected-so-far/): Despite a safe, affordable vaccine, measles killed around 107,500 people in 2023, mostly children under five. Cases are highest in areas with poor health access
- [Countries Using Terrorism Must Be 'Penalised And Ostracised': Ex-US Envoy To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/countries-using-terrorism-must-be-penalised-and-ostracised-ex-us-envoy-to-news18/): Khalilzad acknowledged that both India and the US have suffered due to terrorism, particularly during America’s involvement in Afghanistan
- [Why is Mexico threatening to sue Elon Musk over SpaceX debris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/why-is-mexico-threatening-to-sue-elon-musk-over-spacex-debris/): How debris from fourth SpaceX launch failure this year fell into Mexico; what is the danger of space debris generally?
- [Trump Wanted Princess Diana To Be His 'Trophy Wife'. She Thought He Was 'Creepy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-wanted-princess-diana-to-be-his-trophy-wife-she-thought-he-was-creepy/): A former journalist claimed that Donald Trump made Princess Diana uncomfortable with repeated advances after her 1996 divorce.
- [Israel attacks south Lebanon with ‘bunker buster’ bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/israel-attacks-south-lebanon-with-bunker-buster-bombs/): Footage has been shared on social media showing Israeli air attacks using ‘bunker busters’.
- [DRC and Rwanda to strike Trump-brokered peace deal: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/drc-and-rwanda-to-strike-trump-brokered-peace-deal-all-to-know/): It’s one of several attempts to end the deadly conflict in the troubled eastern DRC. Will it work where others failed?
- [Zohran Mamdani's US Citizenship Questioned By Lawmaker: 'He Needs To Be Deported If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/zohran-mamdanis-us-citizenship-questioned-by-lawmaker-he-needs-to-be-deported-if/): Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles questioned Zohran Mamdani’s US citizenship, calling for his deportation if fraudulently obtained.
- [Macron Gets 'Spun Like A Beyblade' By Erdogan In Awkward Handshake At NATO | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/macron-gets-spun-like-a-beyblade-by-erdogan-in-awkward-handshake-at-nato-watch/): In the footage, Macron is seen walking up to Erdogan with a casual air, extending his hand for a handshake while lightly patting the Turkish president’s right arm
- [Iran On Potential Nuclear Talks With US: 'No Agreement, No Promise, No Timeline'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/iran-on-potential-nuclear-talks-with-us-no-agreement-no-promise-no-timeline/): Iran ruled out resuming nuclear talks with the US after airstrikes damaged its nuclear facilities, complicating diplomatic efforts.
- [UK government backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/uk-government-backs-down-on-disability-benefit-cuts-after-rebellion/): Labour MPs force concessions on disability reforms, applying changes only to new claimants amid mounting criticism.
- [Iran’s nuclear capabilities: What we actually know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/irans-nuclear-capabilities-what-we-actually-know/): In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoub breaks down the facts about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
- [Family in Pakistan missing after flash flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/family-in-pakistan-missing-after-flash-flooding/): Several people believed to be part of the same family were filmed being swept downstream after flash flooding.
- [UN: Unprecedented displacement of West Bank Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/un-unprecedented-displacement-of-west-bank-palestinians/): The UN has warned Israel is displacing Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank at a rate not seen in decades.
- [War and Waste in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/war-and-waste-in-gaza/): A look at how widespread waste sites are across Gaza, highlighting an environmental and health risk brought on by war.
- [New Baba Vanga's Prophecy True? Japan Rocked By 500+ Quakes Before Predicted July 5 Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/new-baba-vangas-prophecy-true-japan-rocked-by-500-quakes-before-predicted-july-5-disaster/): Japan’s Tokara Islands have experienced over 500 earthquakes, sparking public anxiety due to a viral doomsday prophecy for July 5, 2025.
- ['What's Wrong With Her': Giorgia Meloni’s 'Strange' Facial Expressions At NATO Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/whats-wrong-with-her-giorgia-melonis-strange-facial-expressions-at-nato-go-viral/): Giorgia Meloni went viral for her animated facial expressions during a NATO Summit press interaction, sparking memes on social media.
- [Babies starve to death in Gaza as US approves more GHF funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/babies-starve-to-death-in-gaza-as-us-approves-more-ghf-funding/): Two babies died of starvation in Gaza due to Israel’s continuing blockade of vital aid.
- [International Space Station: Why Is Every Astronaut Given A Number? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/international-space-station-why-is-every-astronaut-given-a-number-explained/): As Shubhanshu Shukla reached the ISS, he was assigned a unique number. But why are astronauts given these numbers? Here’s what they mean and how they’re used
- [Smuggled In Style? Kim Jong Un’s Wife Seen After 18 Months With ₹1.7 Lakh Gucci](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/smuggled-in-style-kim-jong-uns-wife-seen-after-18-months-with-%e2%82%b91-7-lakh-gucci/): Ri Sol Ju, wife of Kim Jong Un, appeared at the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone opening with a Gucci handbag, showcasing North Korea’s elite luxury despite sanctions.
- [Firing on unarmed civilians in Gaza “a war crime”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/firing-on-unarmed-civilians-in-gaza-a-war-crime/): Human rights lawyer, Kate Mackintosh, warns staff at GHF that they could face war crimes charges over Gaza aid deaths.
- [Khamenei Went Underground Before Israel Could…US Slams Iran Leader’s “Face Saver” Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/khamenei-went-underground-before-israel-couldus-slams-iran-leaders-face-saver-speech/): Defence Minister Israel Katz told media that Israel would have killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the war between the two countries if the opportunity had presented itself.”If he had been in our sights, we would have taken him out,” Katz told Israel’s public radio station Kan Thursday evening, adding that the military […]
- [Caught On Video: Passengers Flee In Panic As South Korean Man Sets Metro Carriage Ablaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/caught-on-video-passengers-flee-in-panic-as-south-korean-man-sets-metro-carriage-ablaze/): A 67-year-old South Korean man, Won, set fire to a packed Seoul Metro carriage on May 31, injuring six and causing $220,000 in damages.
- [Trump says US has signed trade deal with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/trump-says-us-has-signed-trade-deal-with-china/): China’s Ministry of Commerce says the two sides “further confirmed the details of the framework.”
- [AI is turning border enforcement in the US into a game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/ai-is-turning-border-enforcement-in-the-us-into-a-game/): A new AI app pays civilians to track people crossing the border – no training, no oversight, no rules.
- [Relief But Don't Enrich: Trump Floats $30 Billion Civilian Nuclear Deal For Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/relief-but-dont-enrich-trump-floats-30-billion-civilian-nuclear-deal-for-iran/): The Trump administration may allow Iran $30 billion for a civilian nuclear program if it stops uranium enrichment, with Gulf allies funding the initiative.
- [US approves $30m for controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/us-approves-30m-for-controversial-israel-backed-gaza-aid-group/): Human rights lawyer warns GHF staff may face war crimes charges over deadly incidents at Gaza’s aid distribution sites.
- [Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre funded by Florida hurricane money?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/is-alligator-alcatraz-detention-centre-funded-by-florida-hurricane-money/): Government will allocate some FEMA funds to the facility, but will not use disaster relief money.
- [‘Waited for 40 years’: South Africa’s Cradock Four families want justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/waited-for-40-years-south-africas-cradock-four-families-want-justice/): Relatives of the victims of apartheid-era murders want the government to do more to hold perpetrators accountable.
- [Fact check: Is Zohran Mamdani a communist?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/fact-check-is-zohran-mamdani-a-communist/): No, Trump’s claim that New York City mayoral candidate’s platform is akin to communism is false, experts say.
- [‘The Caspian Sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/the-caspian-sea-is-shrinking-it-is-visible-with-the-naked-eye/): Kazakh ecologists and environmental activists worry that the Caspian Sea’s levels are set to decline further.
- [US Bunker Bombs Used To Strike Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site Took 15 Years To Develop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/us-bunker-bombs-used-to-strike-irans-fordow-nuclear-site-took-15-years-to-develop/): Caine described Operation Midnight Hammer as the result of 15 years of intense preparation
- [Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/security-forces-disperse-togo-protesters-demanding-presidents-resignation/): Faure Gnassingbe facing criticism over changes to the country’s constitution that could keep him in power indefinitely.
- [The Earth’s ‘Heartbeat’ Is Tearing Africa Apart And A New Ocean Is Rising Right Now!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/the-earths-heartbeat-is-tearing-africa-apart-and-a-new-ocean-is-rising-right-now/): Scientists have discovered a pulsating magma plume beneath Africa’s Afar region, slowly splitting the continent. This Rift activity could form a new ocean over millions of years
- [Japan's 'Twitter Killer', Who Lured Women To Kill Them, Hanged To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/japans-twitter-killer-who-lured-women-to-kill-them-hanged-to-death/): Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, also known as the ‘Twitter killer’, for the murders of nine people, mostly women, in 2017. This marks Japan’s first hanging since 2022.
- [UK's Biggest Army Base Is Under Attack, But Not From Another Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/uks-biggest-army-base-is-under-attack-but-not-from-another-country/): Catterick Garrison, home to 13,000 troops, is overrun by rats, rubbish, and foul odours—pushing some British soldiers to the brink of quitting over squalid living conditions
- [Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/americans-detained-trying-to-send-rice-bibles-dollar-bills-to-north-korea/): Six US nationals were taken into custody in South Korea near a restricted border area with North Korea.
- [54 Hotels, Golf Course & More: Kim Jong Unveils Luxurious Resort, Hails It As 'Greatest Feat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/54-hotels-golf-course-more-kim-jong-unveils-luxurious-resort-hails-it-as-greatest-feat/): Kim Jong Un Beach Resort: North Korea opened the Wonsan Kalma resort with 54 hotels, waterparks, and entertainment facilities. It will cater to domestic tourists from July 1.
- [India Did What Pakistan Couldn’t: How Modi Govt Kept Iran’s Chabahar Port Safe During Israel War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/india-did-what-pakistan-couldnt-how-modi-govt-kept-irans-chabahar-port-safe-during-israel-war/): Around 170 km from India-operated Chabahar port is Pakistan’s Gwadar port, which started to feel the heat of war in spite of not being in Iran
- [Zohran Mamdani Faces Deportation Demands From Republicans: Can Trump Revoke His Citizenship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/zohran-mamdani-faces-deportation-demands-from-republicans-can-trump-revoke-his-citizenship/): Republicans are calling for NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani to be denaturalised and deported. Here’s why they want it and whether it’s legally possible
- [Russian photographer gets 16 years prison for Soviet-era bunker details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/russian-photographer-gets-16-years-prison-for-soviet-era-bunker-details/): Grigory Skvortsov, who denies wrongdoing, will serve his sentence in a maximum-security prison camp.
- [Gwada Negative: Scientists Discover World's Newest, Rarest Blood Group Found In Just One Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/gwada-negative-scientists-discover-worlds-newest-rarest-blood-group-found-in-just-one-woman/): ‘Gwada Negative’, a newly discovered blood group found in one woman, lacks the EMM antigen. It’s now the 48th official blood group, baffling scientists worldwide
- [Who Is Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' To-Be-Wife? TV Presenter-Pilot Weds Amazon Boss In Venice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/who-is-lauren-sanchez-jeff-bezos-to-be-wife-tv-presenter-pilot-weds-amazon-boss-in-venice/): Jeff Bezos will marry Lauren Sanchez, a TV presenter and founder of Black Ops Aviation. Sanchez, vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, got engaged to Bezos in May 2023.
- [India’s innovation push falters with researchers denied timely funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/indias-innovation-push-falters-with-researchers-denied-timely-funding/): Months-long delays in the payment of stipends leave researchers struggling to make ends meet.
- [Hindu Temple In Dhaka, Bangladesh Has Been Demolished And Idols Have Been Crushed By Bulldozers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/hindu-temple-in-dhaka-bangladesh-has-been-demolished-and-idols-have-been-crushed-by-bulldozers/): ‌ | Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh has been demolished and idols have been crushed by bulldozersAuthorities in Bangladesh razed a makeshift Durga temple in Dhaka as part of a demolition drive, triggering widespread outrage and condemnation from the Hindu community in the Muslim-majority country. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Amid Rising Concerns, Thailand Moves To Re-Criminalise Cannabis After 3 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/amid-rising-concerns-thailand-moves-to-re-criminalise-cannabis-after-3-years/): Thailand will ban cannabis sales without a medical prescription soon. Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin signed the order, which awaits publication in the Royal Gazette.
- [In Pics: Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez’s Venice Wedding Starts As Ivanka Trump, Bill Gates Lead A-List Arrivals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/in-pics-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-venice-wedding-starts-as-ivanka-trump-bill-gates-lead-a-list-arrivals/): The extravagant event, dubbed by many as the “wedding of the century,” is expected to host around 200 to 250 A-listers from around the world.
- ['Have Chills Talking About This': US Releases Test Footage To Prove Damage In Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/have-chills-talking-about-this-us-releases-test-footage-to-prove-damage-in-iran-strikes/): In a Pentagon briefing, officials reinforced Trump’s claims that recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities had “obliterated” the country’s nuclear programme.
- [Real Madrid beat Salzburg to meet Juventus, Man City get Al Hilal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/real-madrid-beat-salzburg-to-meet-juventus-man-city-get-al-hilal/): Spain’s Real Madrid to meet Italy’s Juventus in FIFA Club World Cup after eliminating Salzburg, Man City face Al Hilal.
- [Japan executes by hanging ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/japan-executes-by-hanging-twitter-killer-who-murdered-9/): Takahiro Shiraishi was hanged for the murders of eight women and one man whose body parts he hid in his small apartment.
- ['Looks Easy, But My Head Is...': Shubhanshu Shukla, Astronaut No. 634, On Reaching Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/looks-easy-but-my-head-is-shubhanshu-shukla-astronaut-no-634-on-reaching-space-station/): Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew docked at the ISS, marking India’s return to human spaceflight. They will conduct over 60 experiments in 14 days.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,219](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1219/): Here are the key events on day 1,219 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Who Is Arya Rajendran, India's Youngest Mayor, Cited By NYC's Mamdani In Now-Viral Post?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/who-is-arya-rajendran-indias-youngest-mayor-cited-by-nycs-mamdani-in-now-viral-post/): Mamdani’s 2020 post about CPI(M) leader Arya Rajendran, who became India’s youngest mayor at the time, became viral after he won the race for New York Mayor.
- [Iran International Says Journalist's Family Detained In Tehran Amid Pressure To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/iran-international-says-journalists-family-detained-in-tehran-amid-pressure-to-resign/): The TV presenter’s mother, father, and younger brother were detained by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at an undisclosed location in Tehran
- [Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/hong-kongs-league-of-social-democrats-announces-disbandment/): Founded in 2006, LSD was the latest pro-democracy party to hold street protests amid national security crackdown.
- [Police clash with protesters in Serbia as tens of thousands demand election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/police-clash-with-protesters-in-serbia-as-tens-of-thousands-demand-election/): Police in Serbia fired tear gas and arrested dozens as anti-government protests in Belgrade turned violent.
- [Pakistani Importers Grapple With Shipping Delays, Cost Surge After India's Cargo Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/pakistani-importers-grapple-with-shipping-delays-cost-surge-after-indias-cargo-ban/): Pakistani exporters have also noted a rise in shipping and insurance costs, though many say the overall impact on exports has so far remained limited
- [Trump defends Netanyahu, attacks Israeli prosecutors over corruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/trump-defends-netanyahu-attacks-israeli-prosecutors-over-corruption-trial/): US President Donald Trump links US aid to Netanyahu’s corruption trial in fiery post on his social media site.
- [Aftermath of deadly Israeli attack on Tehran’s Evin Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/aftermath-of-deadly-israeli-attack-on-tehrans-evin-prison/): Iran says Israel kills 71 people in the attack, including staff, soldiers, prisoners and visiting family members.
- [Tesla Completes First Self-Driving Delivery To Customer’s Home, Elon Musk Reacts | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/tesla-completes-first-self-driving-delivery-to-customers-home-elon-musk-reacts-video/): The Tesla Y Model drove itself from the company’s Texas factory to the customer’s home within 30 minutes by navigating highways, intersections, traffic signals
- [Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ On Saturday Was Different Than Earlier Draft: What Are The Changes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/donald-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-on-saturday-was-different-than-earlier-draft-what-are-the-changes/): Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: In a late-night post on social media, Trump declared a “GREAT VICTORY” after the bill cleared the Senate
- [Gauff and Sabalenka team up in viral TikTok dance before Wimbledon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/gauff-and-sabalenka-team-up-in-viral-tiktok-dance-before-wimbledon/): Top tennis players brush aside Sabalenka’s post-French Open outburst by performing a viral dance on the Centre Court.
- [Ukraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/ukraine-f-16-pilot-killed-repelling-massive-russian-air-attack/): Maksym Ustimenko’s aircraft shot down seven air targets before losing altitude and crashing, the air force says.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israel’s Gaza offensive to protests in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/week-in-pictures-from-israels-gaza-offensive-to-protests-in-serbia/): A look at some of the top photos of the past week.
- [Hindu Woman Allegedly Raped In Bangladesh's Comilla, BNP Leader Arrested Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/hindu-woman-allegedly-raped-in-bangladeshs-comilla-bnp-leader-arrested-amid-protests/): Fazor Ali, a local BNP leader, allegedly entered the house of the victim on Thursday night and raped her, after which locals intervened and thrashed him before he managed to flee.
- [Jeff Bezos Gifts Amazon Swag To Wedding Guests At Star-Studded Pyjama Party | Details Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/jeff-bezos-gifts-amazon-swag-to-wedding-guests-at-star-studded-pyjama-party-details-inside/): Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez in Venice on June 27, celebrating with a three-day event attended by A-listers like Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashians.
- [Russia Launches Largest Attack On Ukraine With Over 500 Drones, Missiles; F-16 Pilot Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/russia-launches-largest-attack-on-ukraine-with-over-500-drones-missiles-f-16-pilot-killed/): Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles. An F-16 pilot, Maksym Ustymenko, was killed in the attack.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo prefers rest over FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/cristiano-ronaldo-prefers-rest-over-fifa-club-world-cup/): Portuguese star says he’d rather prepare himself for a ‘very long’ season, which ends with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months: IAEA chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/iran-could-resume-uranium-enrichment-within-months-iaea-chief/): Rafael Grossi raises concern over Iran’s stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium, just below weapons grade.
- [Antigovernment protesters clash with riot police in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/antigovernment-protesters-clash-with-riot-police-in-serbia/): Dozens arrested in Belgrade as tens of thousands protest against their populist president, demanding early elections.
- [Earthquake Of 5.3-Magnitude Jolts Central Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/earthquake-of-5-3-magnitude-jolts-central-pakistan/): A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit central Pakistan near Barkhan in Balochistan province. No immediate reports of casualties or damage. Pakistan is prone to earthquakes.
- [Zohran Mamdani’s Rise: The Democrat Taking on Trump’s Politics? | NYC Mayor | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/zohran-mamdanis-rise-the-democrat-taking-on-trumps-politics-nyc-mayor-world-360-news18/): | The rise of Zohran Mamdani — a challenge to Trump? In this episode of , we spotlight a rising political force from New York who’s shaking up the Democratic playbook — Zohran Mamdani. A state assemblyman from Queens and the son of renowned filmmaker Mira Nair, Mamdani is part of the new progressive wave […]
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Now Eyeing Navy? Decoding His Anti-India Speech | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-now-eyeing-navy-decoding-his-anti-india-speech-exclusive/): Asim Munir speech: “He aims to expand his influence significantly, leveraging anti-India rhetoric to consolidate power. It is a wake-up call for Pakistani politicians,” sources say
- [Indian Woman Mysteriously Vanishes After Arriving In US For Marriage: 'No Relatives, No English'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/indian-woman-mysteriously-vanishes-after-arriving-in-us-for-marriage-no-relatives-no-english/): The woman, identified as Simran Simran, arrived from India on June 20 for an arranged marriage and went missing on Wednesday.
- [Irish band Kneecap shouts out to Palestine Action Group at Glastonbury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/irish-band-kneecap-shouts-out-to-palestine-action-group-at-glastonbury/): Thousands of fans chanted ‘Free Palestine’ and waved Palestinian flags as the Irish trio performed in the UK.
- ['Get The Hostages Back': Trump Pushes For Immediate Ceasefire Deal In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/get-the-hostages-back-trump-pushes-for-immediate-ceasefire-deal-in-gaza/): Trump had earlier said it was possible to that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hamas group can be reached within a week.
- [Israel’s history of preemptive strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/israels-history-of-preemptive-strikes/): For decades, Israel has tested the limits of international law by bombing its enemies when it says it feels threatened.
- [Topuria wins UFC lightweight title with stunning knockout of Oliveira](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/topuria-wins-ufc-lightweight-title-with-stunning-knockout-of-oliveira/): Topuria delivers on his promise to win via first-round knockout after moving up in weight to fight Oliveira.
- [Jake Paul defeats Chavez Jr by unanimous decision in boxing fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/jake-paul-defeats-chavez-jr-by-unanimous-decision-in-boxing-fight/): ‘I want tougher fighters, I want to be world champion,’ Paul said in his challenge to former and current WBC champions.
- [Senate Republicans vote to advance Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/senate-republicans-vote-to-advance-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/): The US president’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill clears first hurdle in the Senate.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Backs Terror Under Guise of ‘Legitimate Struggle’, Rakes Up Kashmir Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/pakistan-army-chief-backs-terror-under-guise-of-legitimate-struggle-rakes-up-kashmir-again/): Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir blamed India for escalating tensions in the region and claimed that Islamabad was a “net regional stabiliser”.
- [Israel Says It Eliminated Hamas Co-Founder Responsible For Oct 7 Attacks In Gaza City Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/israel-says-it-eliminated-hamas-co-founder-responsible-for-oct-7-attacks-in-gaza-city-strike/): The Israeli military said it has eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a founding member of Hamas, who played a “significant role” in the October 7 attacks.
- ['Utterly Insane': Elon Musk Doubles Down On Criticism Of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/utterly-insane-elon-musk-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/): Elon Musk doubled down on his criticism of the White House’s “Big Beautiful Bill” weeks after his bitter public spat with US President Donald Trump.
- [Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Passes Key Test Vote As White House Warns Of 'Ultimate Betrayal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-passes-key-test-vote-as-white-house-warns-of-ultimate-betrayal/): Republican Senators are working to pass Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax cut and spending bill and send it back to the House for a final vote amid opposition from Democrats.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1221/): Here are the key events on day 1,221 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Unacceptable': US Condemns Threats Against IAEA Chief, Urges Iran To Ensure Personnel Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/unacceptable-us-condemns-threats-against-iaea-chief-urges-iran-to-ensure-personnel-safety/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned threats against IAEA chief Rafael Grossi after Iran voted in favour of a bill suspending cooperation with the nuclear watchdog.
- ['Inhumane': 6-Year-Old British Boy Detained For 'Smuggling' 14 Kg Of Drugs In Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/inhumane-6-year-old-british-boy-detained-for-smuggling-14-kg-of-drugs-in-mauritius/): The boy was detained alongside a group of seven people, who were allegedly smuggling 161 kg of cannabis worth Rs 18.8 crore in Mauritius.
- [India Rejects Pakistan Army's Accusations On Suicide Attack In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/india-rejects-pakistan-armys-accusations-on-suicide-attack-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy on Thursday.
- [‘Let Bibi Go…’: Trump Backs Netanyahu Again, Calls Corruption Trial A 'Political Witch Hunt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/let-bibi-go-trump-backs-netanyahu-again-calls-corruption-trial-a-political-witch-hunt/): Trump said that Netanyahu is involved in securing a deal with Hamas and Iran and warned that the judicial process was going to interfere with Netanyahu’s ability to conduct talks.
- [Chelsea beat Benfica to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/chelsea-beat-benfica-to-reach-fifa-club-world-cup-quarterfinal/): Chelsea beat Benfica 4-1 after extra time to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup.
- [At least 66 children dead of malnutrition in Gaza as Israel tightens siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/at-least-66-children-dead-of-malnutrition-in-gaza-as-israel-tightens-siege/): The deaths come as UNICEF warns of ‘alarming’ increase in number of malnourished children in the Gaza Strip.
- [Protesters flood Venice’s streets during Amazon founder Bezos’s wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/protesters-flood-venices-streets-during-amazon-founder-bezoss-wedding/): Protesters in Venice denounce Bezos’ lavish wedding, citing over-tourism, high housing costs, and climate concerns.
- [PSG vs Inter Miami: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/psg-vs-inter-miami-fifa-club-world-cup-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): European Champions Paris Saint-Germain face their former star player Lionel Messi and his new Inter Miami side.
- [Ukraine says drones destroyed Russia’s helicopters, air defences in Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/ukraine-says-drones-destroyed-russias-helicopters-air-defences-in-crimea/): Explosions rocked the Crimean airfield throughout the night as Ukraine targeted Russian aviation and defense assets.
- [Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/israeli-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-kill-three-people/): Israel still pummeling northern neighbour despite ceasefire; latest attacks follow Friday’s deadly strike on Nabatieh.
- ["Didn’t Think It Would Be On CNN" Zohran Mamdani Embarassed, Old Rap Video Plays During Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/didnt-think-it-would-be-on-cnn-zohran-mamdani-embarassed-old-rap-video-plays-during-interview/): New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) speaks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about facing criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike, his proposed policies to make the city more affordable and his “B-list rapper” days. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Serbian protesters rally in Belgrade to demand snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/serbian-protesters-rally-in-belgrade-to-demand-snap-election/): President Vucic maintains hold on power after months of protests over roof crash that critics say was linked to graft.
- [Who decides who can have nuclear arms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/who-decides-who-can-have-nuclear-arms/): Have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?
- [900 Hours, 180 Buttons And A Space Trip: All About Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Dress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/900-hours-180-buttons-and-a-space-trip-all-about-lauren-sanchezs-wedding-dress/): Lauren Sánchez said the space experience changed her in many ways, including how she wanted to look on her big day
- [South Africa’s DA party quits ‘national dialogue’ initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/south-africas-da-party-quits-national-dialogue-initiative/): The leader of the party, John Steenhuisen, said the initiative was a ‘waste of time and money’.
- [UK authorities seize more than two tonnes of cocaine in ‘one of largest’ busts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/uk-authorities-seize-more-than-two-tonnes-of-cocaine-in-one-of-largest-busts/): United Nations report says global cocaine trade thriving, with 25 million users around the world in 2023.
- [Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/pakistan-slams-climate-injustice-as-deadly-floods-hit-country-again/): At least 32 killed in monsoon flooding, underscoring Pakistan’s climate vulnerability and insufficient global support.
- [Nita Ambani & Chef Vikas Khanna Curate Unique Culinary Experience For New York's NMACC India Weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/nita-ambani-chef-vikas-khanna-curate-unique-culinary-experience-for-new-yorks-nmacc-india-weekend/): The culinary experience, described as ‘Flavors of India, served with love in NYC’, will be part of the event at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts from September 12-14, 2025
- [Will The Trump Legacy Continue In White House? Eric Hints At Presidential Ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/will-the-trump-legacy-continue-in-white-house-eric-hints-at-presidential-ambitions/): Eric Trump firmly dismissed all the reports about the Trump family allegedly capitalising on their political influence for financial gain.
- [US Used Upto 20% THAAD Missiles Worth $ 1 Bn In 11 Day Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/us-used-upto-20-thaad-missiles-worth-1-bn-in-11-day-israel-iran-conflict/): A major concern is that the US produces only around 50–60 THAAD interceptors each year, meaning it would take roughly a full year to replenish the number used in just 11 days.
- [Putin Slams West For Fueling Separatism, 'Betraying' Russia Over NATO And Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/putin-slams-west-for-fueling-separatism-betraying-russia-over-nato-and-ukraine/): The Russian president alleged that Western powers have consistently failed to honour their promises regarding NATO’s eastward expansion and efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict
- [Why manufacturing consent for war with Iran failed this time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/why-manufacturing-consent-for-war-with-iran-failed-this-time/): Americans still have fresh memories of the death and destruction of the previous US imperial adventure in the region.
- ['Good Luck With That': Trump’s Border Chief Slams NYC Candidate Mamdani Over Vow To Expel ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/good-luck-with-that-trumps-border-chief-slams-nyc-candidate-mamdani-over-vow-to-expel-ice/): Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has made immigration justice a cornerstone of his political mission.
- [Kamala Harris Buys Multi-Million Dollar Mansion In California? What Right-Wing Activist Claimed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/kamala-harris-buys-multi-million-dollar-mansion-in-california-what-right-wing-activist-claimed/): The latest claim has once again triggered rumours about her life after she stepped down as US Vice President following her defeat in the 2024 presidential poll.
- [‘Hey Daddy’: How different world leaders massage Trump’s ego](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/hey-daddy-how-different-world-leaders-massage-trumps-ego/): Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?
- [Death toll rises after Pakistan hit by flash floods and heavy rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/death-toll-rises-after-pakistan-hit-by-flash-floods-and-heavy-rains/): Flash floods and roof collapses over past 36 hours have claimed 19 lives, increasing total toll to 32, authorities say.
- [Who Is Mark Bezos? Jeff Bezos' Half-Brother Who Resembled 'The Rock' At Venice Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/who-is-mark-bezos-jeff-bezos-half-brother-who-resembled-the-rock-at-venice-wedding/): Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got married on June 27 in an extravagant wedding in Venice. Mark Bezos made his presence felt at the Venice wedding.
- ['Be A Patriot': Trump's Son Barron Faces Calls To Join US Military After Iran Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/be-a-patriot-trumps-son-barron-faces-calls-to-join-us-military-after-iran-airstrikes/): Donald Trump’s 19-year-old son, Barron Trump, is facing online demands to join the US military after airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- [Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/southern-europe-roasts-as-first-heatwave-of-the-summer-scorches-continent/): Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.
- [What is Canada’s digital tax and why is Trump killing trade talks over it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/what-is-canadas-digital-tax-and-why-is-trump-killing-trade-talks-over-it/): Trump says Canada’s new tax will cost US companies billions; he will announce new tariffs on Canada within days.
- [Caught On Video: Flash Flood Sweeps Away 9 Family Members During Picnic In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/caught-on-video-flash-flood-sweeps-away-9-family-members-during-picnic-in-pakistan/): A local eyewitness said that the group of people were screaming and crying for two hours for help.
- [What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called ‘toxic’ by US health chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/what-is-thimerosal-vaccine-preservative-called-toxic-by-us-health-chief/): The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?
- [Trump battles for credit for his Iran intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/trump-battles-for-credit-for-his-iran-intervention/): Trump battles the media on just how much damage US bombs did to Iran’s main nuclear facility.
- [Sanctions must force Israel to end the “death traps” tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/sanctions-must-force-israel-to-end-the-death-traps-tactic/): Israel’s tactic to lure Palestinians into aid spots in Gaza and shoot them is “brutality,” says commentator Chris Doyle.
- [At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/at-least-13-soldiers-killed-in-suicide-bombing-in-northwestern-pakistan/): A car bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy in Khbyer Pakhtunkhwa province, officials say.
- [Spain’s Bonmati hospitalised with meningitis ahead of Euro 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/spains-bonmati-hospitalised-with-meningitis-ahead-of-euro-2025/): Spain’s Ballon d’Or holder, Aitana Bonmati, is hospitalised with meningitis two weeks before Euro 2025 championships.
- [Record attendance expected at Budapest Pride march despite Orban warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/record-attendance-expected-at-budapest-pride-march-despite-orban-warning/): Thousands to march in Hungary’s capital despite government ban, highlighting EU-wide resistance against anti-LGBTQ laws.
- [Our Blue And White Planet: How Earth Looks From Space To Axiom 4 Astronauts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/our-blue-and-white-planet-how-earth-looks-from-space-to-axiom-4-astronauts/): According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew.
- [13 Pakistan Army Soldiers Killed In Suicide Attack In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/13-pakistan-army-soldiers-killed-in-suicide-attack-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing several soldiers and injuring civilians.
- [Wimbledon 2025: Schedule, seeds, prize money and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/wimbledon-2025-schedule-seeds-prize-money-and-how-to-watch/): What’s the dress code for players and fans? Who will win the titles? How to join the queue? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Thailand protesters demand PM’s resignation over leaked call with Hun Sen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/thailand-protesters-demand-pms-resignation-over-leaked-call-with-hun-sen/): Hundreds of protesters gather in Bangkok to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation.
- [Nowhere to run: The Afghan refugees caught in Israel’s war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/nowhere-to-run-the-afghan-refugees-caught-in-israels-war-on-iran/): Afghans stuck in Tehran represent a forgotten population in a conflict that has captured global attention.
- [France Bans Smoking In All Public Places; Violators May Face Fine Of Over Rs 13,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/france-bans-smoking-in-all-public-places-violators-may-face-fine-of-over-rs-13000/): The French Health Minister had announced a sweeping ban on smoking in public spaces in May, citing the need to protect children from passive smoking.
- [Malaysian Police Bust Global Jihad Model Aimed At Destabilising Dhaka From Abroad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/malaysian-police-bust-global-jihad-model-aimed-at-destabilising-dhaka-from-abroad-exclusive/): Malaysian police busted a radical network linked to ISIS and JMB, arresting Bangladeshis who used labour routes and migrant hubs to plot Dhaka’s destabilisation from abroad
- [Iran holds state funeral for top commanders, scientists killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/iran-holds-state-funeral-for-top-commanders-scientists-killed-by-israel/): Iranians waving flags and shouting slogans join the state funeral, four days after Iran and Israel agreed on truce.
- [Video: Zohran Mamdani Gets Awkward As Host Plays His Old Clip In Apron During Live Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/video-zohran-mamdani-gets-awkward-as-host-plays-his-old-clip-in-apron-during-live-show/): In one of the visuals, Mamdani was seen rapping while wearing a only black apron.
- [‘Like a wastepaper basket’: Life as a child refugee fleeing home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/like-a-wastepaper-basket-life-as-a-child-refugee-fleeing-home/): If the global refugee population were just 100 people, 33 would be children, each in need of protection.
- [India Reacts To USA's Social Media Directive; Emphasises To Evaluate Visa Applications On Merit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/india-reacts-to-usas-social-media-directive-emphasises-to-evaluate-visa-applications-on-merit/): The Ministry of External Affairs urged the US to evaluate Indian visa applications based on merit after new US guidelines require applicants to disclose social media identifiers.
- [India’s lion numbers soar: Why are some conservationists worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/indias-lion-numbers-soar-why-are-some-conservationists-worried/): The latest census puts India’s wild lion population at 891 lions, a 32% increase from 2020. But is it all good news?
- [‘Very Nice’: Trump After Putin Compliments Him For Progress In US-Russia Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/very-nice-trump-after-putin-compliments-him-for-progress-in-us-russia-ties/): Donald Trump welcomed President Vladimir Putin’s positive remarks on stabilizing Russia-US relations. Despite past tensions over Ukraine, both leaders are open to improving ties.
- [New Satellite Images Show Possible Repair Work At Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/new-satellite-images-show-possible-repair-work-at-irans-fordow-nuclear-site-after-us-strikes/): Fordow was one of the three key nuclear sites hit by the US military with the use of powerful GBU-57A “bunker-busting bombs” on June 21.
- [US funeral home owner who stashed 191 bodies sentenced to 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/us-funeral-home-owner-who-stashed-191-bodies-sentenced-to-20-years/): Investigators described finding decaying bodies stacked up throughout a dilapidated, insect-infested building.
- [Usha Vance Says She Found Out About Husband's VP Pick Just Minutes Before Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/usha-vance-says-she-found-out-about-husbands-vp-pick-just-minutes-before-announcement/): Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the US, learned just five minutes before the public that her husband, JD Vance, would be Donald Trump’s Vice President pick.
- [The ruin left behind by 12 days of the Israel-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/the-ruin-left-behind-by-12-days-of-the-israel-iran-war/): Twelve days of war between Israel and Iran left hundreds dead. The ceasefire barely holds, for now.
- [Canada Orders Chinese Firm Hikvision To Cease Operations Citing National Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/canada-orders-chinese-firm-hikvision-to-cease-operations-citing-national-security-concerns/): Canada’s Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government has decided that Hikvision’s continued operations in Canada would be detrimental to Canada’s national security.
- [O-1 Visa: New Route To US Gaining Popularity Among Indians; All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/o-1-visa-new-route-to-us-gaining-popularity-among-indians-all-you-need-to-know/): The O-1 visa, a US non-immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability, is gaining popularity among Indian professionals in STEM, creative industries, and academia.
- [Iran Releases Photos Of Coffins Carrying Bodies Of Military Officials Ahead Of Mass Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/iran-releases-photos-of-coffins-carrying-bodies-of-military-officials-ahead-of-mass-funeral/): Ahead of the mass funeral, the Iranian state media have released the photos of the coffins carrying the dead bodies of military commanders and officials killed in the airstrikes.
- [Teen labourers among 19 killed in horrific road collision in Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/teen-labourers-among-19-killed-in-horrific-road-collision-in-egypt/): A truck collided with a minibus carrying day labourers, two of whom were 14-year-old girls, to their workplace.
- [Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘within the next week’, gives no details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/trump-says-gaza-ceasefire-possible-within-the-next-week-gives-no-details/): US president’s claim greeted with surprise as deaths spiral in Gaza and Israeli forces accused of more ‘war crimes’.
- [Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Are Now Married: First Pic From Their Dreamy Venice Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchez-are-now-married-first-pic-from-their-dreamy-venice-wedding/): Lauren Sanchez late Friday posted a photo on Instagram — under a new name, @laurensanchezbezos — showing her in a long flowing white dress and Jeff Bezos in black tie.
- [Iran Slams Trump's Remarks On Saving Khamenei From 'Ugly' Death: 'Israel Had To Run To Daddy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/iran-slams-trumps-remarks-on-saving-khamenei-from-ugly-death-israel-had-to-run-to-daddy/): Trump said the US had saved Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei from an “ugly and ignominious” death and accused him of ingratitude, calling Iran a blown-up country with no future.
- [Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Terrorism For Threatening To Assassinate Khamenei, Urges UN Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/iran-accuses-us-israel-of-terrorism-for-threatening-to-assassinate-khamenei-urges-un-action/): Iran cited the Israeli Defence Minister’s remarks on assassinating Khamenei as well as Trump’s comments calling him an “easy target” as examples of terror-inciting statements.
- ['Copying The EU': Trump Calls Off Trade Negotiations With Canada, Threatens New Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/copying-the-eu-trump-calls-off-trade-negotiations-with-canada-threatens-new-tariffs/): President Donald Trump ended trade negotiations with Canada, citing its digital services tax, and stated Ottawa will learn their tariff rate within a week.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,220](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1220/): Here are the key events on day 1,220 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Chelsea vs Benfica: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/chelsea-vs-benfica-fifa-club-world-cup-teams-start-lineups/): Chelsea face Benfica in an all-European round of 16 tie at the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Jazeera takes a closer look.
- [Foreign aid cuts hurt the most vulnerable in world’s largest refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/foreign-aid-cuts-hurt-the-most-vulnerable-in-worlds-largest-refugee-camp/): In recent months, healthcare in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh has been badly affected by foreign aid cuts.
- [What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/28/what-cases-did-the-us-supreme-court-decide-at-the-end-of-its-2024-term/): The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.
- [University of Virginia president resigns under US government pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/27/university-of-virginia-president-resigns-under-us-government-pressure/): James Ryan, the university’s president, stepped down amid Trump administration scrutiny over diversity initiatives.
- [US Hints At Turkey’s ‘Key Role’ As Israel, Syria ‘Negotiate Peace’ Under Trump’s ‘Pressure’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/us-hints-at-turkeys-key-role-as-israel-syria-negotiate-peace-under-trumps-pressure-4k/): US special envoy to Syria on June 29 said that Damascus and Lebanon need to reach peace agreements with Tel AvivIn an interview with Turkey’s Anadolu, Tom Barrack pointed out that the recent Iran-Israel war has paved the way for a “new path” in the Middle East 0:00 INTRO2:45 SYRIA NO LONGER WANTS GOLAN? 7:00 […]
- [Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ but controversial bill faces crucial vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/trumps-big-beautiful-but-controversial-bill-faces-crucial-vote/): US Republicans are trying to get President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill passed by the Senate.
- [Eyewitness Video ‘Captures’ Smoke Rising From Idaho Fire Where Firefighters Were Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/eyewitness-video-captures-smoke-rising-from-idaho-fire-where-firefighters-were-shot-dead/): Two firefighters were killed and one critically wounded after a gunman ambushed them during a wildfire response in northern Idaho’s Kootenai County on June 29. Eyewitness video showed smoke from the fire where the attack occurred. The sheriff’s office said the suspect was later found dead after an armed standoff. Authorities are still working to […]
- [India On Alert As Turkey Steps Up Military Support To Pakistan After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/india-on-alert-as-turkey-steps-up-military-support-to-pakistan-after-operation-sindoor/): Pakistan is acquiring 80 KARGI drones from Turkey, raising security concerns for India. Turkey, Pakistan’s second-largest arms supplier, supports its military.
- [Pakistan Heavy Rain Kills 46: Why The Country Remains Vulnerable To Climate Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/pakistan-heavy-rain-kills-46-why-the-country-remains-vulnerable-to-climate-change/): Pakistan’s forecasters said they cannot rule out a repeat of the “extreme situation” seen in 2022 when rain inundated a third of the country, killing 1,737 and causing destruction
- [BBC Regrets Airing Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Performance With ‘Death To IDF’ Chant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/bbc-regrets-airing-bob-vylans-glastonbury-performance-with-death-to-idf-chant/): BBC released a statement expressing regret over its handling of the situation and confirmed it would review its guidelines for live events
- [“Don’t see any solution” soon for Haiti violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/dont-see-any-solution-soon-for-haiti-violence/): While the media and intl community focus on other conflicts, Etienne Cote-Paluck discusses the ongoing violence in Haiti
- [Video: Israeli drone kills Palestinian carrying sack of flour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/video-israeli-drone-kills-palestinian-carrying-sack-of-flour/): Video shows an Israeli drone killing a Palestinian carrying a sack of flour in Gaza City.
- ['Personality Cult...': Tesla Employee Quits After 7 Years, Blames Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/personality-cult-tesla-employee-quits-after-7-years-blames-elon-musk/): In an interview with Business Insider, Trae Cervantes revealed that he could no longer reconcile his personal values with the image his CEO was projecting
- [‘Political limits’: Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/political-limits-why-did-india-lose-jets-to-pakistani-fire-in-may-fight/): Navy Captain Shiv Kumar’s comments suggesting the government stopped the military from hitting back spark furore.
- [Israel attacks Palestinians forced to evacuate north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israel-attacks-palestinians-forced-to-evacuate-north-gaza/): Israel issued evacuation orders for parts of northern Gaza, as the army intensifies its assault.
- [India Set To Raise Pahalgam Attack At BRICS Brazil Summit That PM Modi Will Attend: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/india-set-to-raise-pahalgam-attack-at-brics-brazil-summit-that-pm-modi-will-attend-sources/): New Delhi is expecting condemnation of the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam at BRICS summit
- [Trump-Netanyahu Fatwa: Has Iran Ever Punished ‘Enemies Of God’? How?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/trump-netanyahu-fatwa-has-iran-ever-punished-enemies-of-god-how/): Trump-Netanyahu Fatwa: Iran’s Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi asked global Muslims to make enemies of God or Moharebeh “regret their words”
- [What Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’? Trump To Visit Florida’s Controversial Migrant Facility This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/what-is-alligator-alcatraz-trump-to-visit-floridas-controversial-migrant-facility-this-week/): The Trump administration has set up a new migrant detention hub in Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” located at a defunct airstrip in the west of Miami.
- [US B2 Bomber's 13,000-kg Iran Strike Faces Scrutiny As GBU-57 'Bunker Buster' Runs Low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/us-b2-bombers-13000-kg-iran-strike-faces-scrutiny-as-gbu-57-bunker-buster-runs-low/): Donald Trump claimed the US destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites with bombs and missiles, but experts doubt the success due to the complexity of demolishing deeply buried bunkers
- [What’s next for Messi? Miami contract, 2026 FIFA World Cup, retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/whats-next-for-messi-miami-contract-2026-fifa-world-cup-retirement/): Lionel Messi bows out as Miami lose to PSG in Club World Cup, but questions remain over his MLS and Argentina future.
- [High Court allows UK to keep exporting F-35 jet parts to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/high-court-allows-uk-to-keep-exporting-f-35-jet-parts-to-israel/): The ruling comes despite the court admitting that the exports could be used in breach of international humanitarian law.
- [In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/in-ukraine-most-back-negotiations-over-more-fighting-to-end-russias-war/): A poll suggests 56 percent of Ukrainians would agree to a ‘compromise’ to end the conflict.
- ['Make A Deal': Trump Pushes Netanyahu To End Gaza War, Prioritise Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/make-a-deal-trump-pushes-netanyahu-to-end-gaza-war-prioritise-hostages/): Trump’s latest comments add to growing pressure on Netanyahu, both at home and abroad, to end the conflict and focus on securing the release of hostages
- [CIA Claims Iranian Facility Key to Producing Nukes “destroyed,” Intercepted Iranian Calls Reveal...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/cia-claims-iranian-facility-key-to-producing-nukes-destroyed-intercepted-iranian-calls-reveal/): A recent CIA assessment, supported by credible new intelligence, confirms that U.S. strikes destroyed Iran’s only metal-conversion facility—critical to bomb-making—and several other nuclear sites, setting back Iran’s weapons program by years.00:00 INTRODUCTION02:37 IRAN’S ONLY METAL CONVERSION FACTORY “DESTROYED”03:43 THE HUNT FOR MISSING IRANIAN URANIUM06:12 IRAN WAITING FOR KHAMENEI’S NOD TO RESTART TALKS WITH US? n18oc_crux
- [Severe Heatwave Sizzles Europe: Temperatures Cross 40°C; Wildfires In France, Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/severe-heatwave-sizzles-europe-temperatures-cross-40c-wildfires-in-france-turkey/): Falling water levels on the Rhine River, which is a key transport route for commodities like grains, minerals, and oil products, are hindering shipping operations.
- [Zohran Mamdani, New York's Democratic Mayoral Pick, Says Billionaires Shouldn't Exist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/zohran-mamdani-new-yorks-democratic-mayoral-pick-says-billionaires-shouldnt-exist/): Despite this strong view, Mamdani stated that he is willing to work with everyone, including billionaires, to build a fairer New York
- [Wildfires fanned by strong winds scorch Turkiye’s Izmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/wildfires-fanned-by-strong-winds-scorch-turkiyes-izmir/): Blaze in the western Turkish province forces evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighters’ efforts.
- [Israel proved it “can’t defend itself” against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israel-proved-it-cant-defend-itself-against-iran/): Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter says Iran learned from its latest conflict with Israel
- [Aftermath of Israel’s deadly attack on Evin Prison in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/aftermath-of-israels-deadly-attack-on-evin-prison-in-tehran/): Video shows the aftermath of a deadly Israeli strike on Evin Prison in Tehran, that killed at least 71 people,
- [Vietnam Airlines Plane’s Wing Slices Parked Aircraft’s Tail At Hanoi Airport | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/vietnam-airlines-planes-wing-slices-parked-aircrafts-tail-at-hanoi-airport-watch/): The Airbus A321, which was preparing to depart for Dien Bien, was struck on the tail by the moving Boeing Dreamliner aircraft
- [Dalai Lama Set To Reveal Succession Plan Aas China Watches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/dalai-lama-set-to-reveal-succession-plan-aas-china-watches/): The Dalai Lama will attend prayers called by the Tibetan government in exile on July 5 and participate in his birthday celebrations a day later
- ['Go Back To Third World': US Lawmaker's Remark On Zohran Mamdani Eating With Hands Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/go-back-to-third-world-us-lawmakers-remark-on-zohran-mamdani-eating-with-hands-sparks-debate/): Republican Congressman Brandon Gill criticised Mamdani for eating with his hands and told him to “go back to the Third World.”
- [Hospital Called Her Baby ‘Scrap’. Hours Later, She Was Forced To Deliver A Stillborn Daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/hospital-called-her-baby-scrap-hours-later-she-was-forced-to-deliver-a-stillborn-daughter/): Abby Holland’s baby was stillborn after hospital staff ignored her labour pains for 12 hours. A post-mortem confirmed negligence; the hospital later apologised
- [Xi Jinping's Absence Signals Power Shift? Intel Sources Warn China's Internal Turmoil May Spill Over To LAC | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/xi-jinpings-absence-signals-power-shift-intel-sources-warn-chinas-internal-turmoil-may-spill-over-to-lac-exclusive/): As Xi’s ideological control weakens, intelligence sources highlight that Wang Yang is being groomed as a reform-oriented future leader and technocrat.
- [Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/once-in-a-decade-un-conference-on-development-aid-kicks-off-in-spain/): At least 50 world leaders gather in Seville to address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare.
- [Video: Over 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in Turkiye’s Izmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/video-over-1000-firefighters-tackle-wildfires-in-turkiyes-izmir/): Video shows residents in western Turkey desperately trying to stop the spread of wildfires.
- [Government To Inform Public On Benefits of Indus Water Treaty Suspension | Awareness Drive | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/government-to-inform-public-on-benefits-of-indus-water-treaty-suspension-awareness-drive-news18/): The Indian government is undertaking efforts to educate the public on the benefits of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, following its decision to do so due to national security concerns. This move, prompted by a terror attack in Pahalgam, has sparked debate and requires public understanding of the reasons and potential implications. n18oc_worldn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App […]
- [“Feelings running high” over politics at Glastonbury this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/feelings-running-high-over-politics-at-glastonbury-this-year/): “Is Kneecap going to become a force in radical politics or are they going to crumble under legal action.”
- [India Organises 'Jaipur Foot' Camp In Kabul, Provides Prosthetic Limbs To Afghan Amputees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/india-organises-jaipur-foot-camp-in-kabul-provides-prosthetic-limbs-to-afghan-amputees/): According to diplomatic sources, this initiative is part of India’s ongoing humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan.
- [5 Countries, 8 Days: PM Narendra Modi Set For Longest Diplomatic Visit In 11 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/5-countries-8-days-pm-narendra-modi-set-for-longest-diplomatic-visit-in-11-years/): PM Narendra Modi’s tour will cover two continents and include visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia
- [Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, evacuates areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/turkiye-battles-wildfires-in-izmir-for-second-day-evacuates-areas/): Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.
- [Global matcha ‘obsession’ drinks Japan tea farms dry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/global-matcha-obsession-drinks-japan-tea-farms-dry/): Matcha demand surges globally, causing shortages, price hikes and pressure on Japanese tea producers.
- [Japan’s Hypersonic Leap Puts China’s Fighter Jets — And Pakistan’s Hopes — At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/japans-hypersonic-leap-puts-chinas-fighter-jets-and-pakistans-hopes-at-risk/): The HVGP missile strikes up to 900 km, with plans to extend it to 2,000–3,000 km. Flying at Mach 5, it can pierce through even the most advanced three-layer defense systems
- [‘Everybody's Shot Up Here’: Police Audio Clip Reveals Chaotic Scene Of Idaho Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/everybodys-shot-up-here-police-audio-clip-reveals-chaotic-scene-of-idaho-shooting/): The fire that sparked the response is still active, and officials are urging nearby residents to stay alert for potential further action.
- [Pakistan, China In Talks For New Regional Bloc With Potential To Replace SAARC: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/pakistan-china-in-talks-for-new-regional-bloc-with-potential-to-replace-saarc-report/): Pakistan and China are reportedly in advanced talks to form a new regional organisation aimed at boosting connectivity and trade across South Asia.
- [Post-Iran conflict things will be “complicated” for Israel and US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/post-iran-conflict-things-will-be-complicated-for-israel-and-us/): “Israel was certainly happy that they were finally able to drag the US into a war with Iran.”
- [Two Idaho firefighters shot dead: What happened, latest on victims, suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/two-idaho-firefighters-shot-dead-what-happened-latest-on-victims-suspect/): Authorities lifted the shelter order after a team of officers found the body of the suspected shooter.
- [Iran Reverse-Engineering High-Tech Drones Israel 'Left' In Tehran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/iran-reverse-engineering-high-tech-drones-israel-left-in-tehran-report/): Iran has a history of reverse engineering US technology—it earlier replicated the US RQ-170 stealth model and is now said to be developing a more advanced version based on it
- [Hindu Rape Survivor At Centre Of Bangladesh Protests Wants To Drop Case To 'Preserve Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/hindu-rape-survivor-at-centre-of-bangladesh-protests-wants-to-drop-case-to-preserve-peace/): A Hindu woman was allegedly raped in Bangladesh’s Comilla district, sparking massive protests across the country. A local BNP leader was arrested and named as the main accused.
- [Bayern beat Flamengo 4-2 to meet PSG in Club World Cup quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/bayern-beat-flamengo-4-2-to-meet-psg-in-club-world-cup-quarters/): Harry Kane scores two goals as German giants oust yet another determined South American team from the Club World Cup.
- [Iraq In 2003 Vs Iran In 2025: Donald Trump Follows Bush's Middle East 'War Playbook' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/iraq-in-2003-vs-iran-in-2025-donald-trump-follows-bushs-middle-east-war-playbook-4k/): 22 years after George W. Bush allegedly cherry-picked intelligence to justify the Iraq War in 2003, current US President Donald Trump is accused of ignoring intelligence reports that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons. Following the leaked Pentagon report which stated that Iran’s nuclear sites were intacy despite US’ strikes, Trump is making his intelligence […]
- [Norwegian pension fund divests from companies selling to Israeli military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/norwegian-pension-fund-divests-from-companies-selling-to-israeli-military/): KLP, Norway’s largest pension fund, will no longer do business with two companies, one US, the other German.
- [Trump Not Planning To Extend Tariff Pause Beyond July 9 As India Talks Hit Critical Point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/trump-not-planning-to-extend-tariff-pause-beyond-july-9-as-india-talks-hit-critical-point/): Donald Trump said the 90-day pause on tariffs will end July 9, with no plans for an extension. Countries without trade deals with the US will soon receive letters, he said.
- [Xi Jinping's Public Absence Fuels Speculation Amid Power Shake-Up In China | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/xi-jinpings-public-absence-fuels-speculation-amid-power-shake-up-in-china-exclusive/): Xi’s absence from official engagements, state media coverage, and high-profile diplomatic meetings coincided with a wave of top-level purges in PLA and mounting economic challenges
- [Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax-after-trump-suspends-trade-talks/): Canada’s prime minister says trade talks with US will resume after Ottawa drops new levy.
- [US Senate begins debate on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/us-senate-begins-debate-on-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/): Forecaster says the bill would cut health cover for 11.8 million people and increase deficit by $3.3 trillion.
- [Intercepted Iranian Chats Downplay Damage From US Strikes: Washington Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/intercepted-iranian-chats-downplay-damage-from-us-strikes-washington-post/): Intercepted Iranian communications downplayed the extent of damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, the Washington Post reported.
- [Trump, Canada PM Carney To Resume Trade Talks To Reach Deal By July 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/trump-canada-pm-carney-to-resume-trade-talks-to-reach-deal-by-july-21/): Trump had earlier terminated trade negotiations with Ottawa, citing Canada’s Digital Services Tax and adding that Ottawa will learn of their tariff rate within a week.
- [Two killed in ‘heinous assault’ on firefighters in Idaho](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/two-killed-in-heinous-assault-on-firefighters-in-idaho/): Kootenai County Sheriff says law enforcement officials are taking sniper fire as they hunt for the killer.
- [Donald Trump Calls Elon Musk 'Wonderful Guy' Despite Criticism Of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/donald-trump-calls-elon-musk-wonderful-guy-despite-criticism-of-big-beautiful-bill/): In an interview to Fox News, the US President referred to his former advisor as a “great guy” and that he is “going to do well always.”
- [Gunmen Attack Firefighters Tackling Blaze In US State Of Idaho, 2 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/gunmen-attack-firefighters-tackling-blaze-in-us-state-of-idaho-2-killed/): A sniper targeted firefighters responding to a blaze in US state of Idaho, leaving two dead and several injured. The governor called it “heinous direct assault” on firefighters.
- [Iran's Parliament Passes Law Banning Elon Musk's Starlink Internet Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/irans-parliament-passes-law-banning-elon-musks-starlink-internet-services/): Iran’s Parliament has banned the use of Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, following the end of US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- [Don’t Trust The Dragon: China’s Games With India And Pakistan Exposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/dont-trust-the-dragon-chinas-games-with-india-and-pakistan-exposed/): From Galwan to Qingdao, New Delhi’s message is clear: no compromise on terror, no blind trust in Beijing
- ['Like Absolute Butter': Trump Says Iran's Nuclear Programme Is Over, Warns Of Future Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/like-absolute-butter-trump-says-irans-nuclear-programme-is-over-warns-of-future-strikes/): Trump said Iran’s nuclear programme had been “obliterated like nobody’s ever seen before” by Israeli and US strikes and reiterated that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
- [Israeli Civilians Storm Military Zone, Attack Soldiers, Damage Vehicles; Six Detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israeli-civilians-storm-military-zone-attack-soldiers-damage-vehicles-six-detained/): Both the IDF and Israel Police issued strong condemnations against the violence, emphasizing that attacks on security forces will not be tolerated.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,222](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1222/): Here are the key events on day 1,222 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Eleven killed in Sudan gold mine collapse as civil war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/eleven-killed-in-sudan-gold-mine-collapse-as-civil-war-rages/): Seven workers were injured in the collapse, which occurred in an area controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces.
- [Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Brazil amid Supreme Court coup plot trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/bolsonaro-rallies-supporters-in-brazil-amid-supreme-court-coup-plot-trial/): Legal woes hang over the ex-president, who has called for several demonstrations in support of himself in recent months.
- [UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Full match schedule, groups, format, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/uefa-womens-euro-2025-full-match-schedule-groups-format-how-to-watch/): Ahead of the tournament kickoff in Switzerland, here is the list of fixtures, nations, venues, players and start times.
- [Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/wildfire-risks-as-climate-change-fuels-extreme-heatwave-in-southern-europe/): The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).
- [‘Return To Work At Once’: Yunus Orders Bangladesh’s Tax, Customs Workers To End Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/return-to-work-at-once-yunus-orders-bangladeshs-tax-customs-workers-to-end-strikes/): The Bangladesh interim government instructed tax and customs workers to end their nationwide strikes or face strict measures.
- [Top Iran Cleric Declares Trump And Netanyahu 'Enemies Of God' In New Fatwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/top-iran-cleric-declares-trump-and-netanyahu-enemies-of-god-in-new-fatwa/): Grand Ayatollah Makarem stated that support or cooperation with such figures is forbidden for Muslims
- [Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/cannes-becomes-the-latest-famous-destination-to-crack-down-on-mass-tourism/): Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.
- [Will a new deal end war in eastern DR Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/will-a-new-deal-end-war-in-eastern-dr-congo/): The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a deal to end their long-running conflict. 
- [Neves scores two as PSG thrash Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/neves-scores-two-as-psg-thrash-inter-miami-to-reach-club-world-cup-quarters/): Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
- [Trump reiterates Iran nuclear talking points despite swirling questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/trump-reiterates-iran-nuclear-talking-points-despite-swirling-questions/): US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
- ['Contribute To Stable Borders': Chinese President Xi Urges Tibetans Near Indian Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/contribute-to-stable-borders-chinese-president-xi-urges-tibetans-near-indian-border/): Xi previously visited Nyingchi in 2021, becoming the first Chinese president to travel to the border areas of Tibet.
- ['Will Tell You In Two Weeks': Trump Says He Has Wealthy Buyers Lined Up To Buy TikTok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/will-tell-you-in-two-weeks-trump-says-he-has-wealthy-buyers-lined-up-to-buy-tiktok/): Trump had extended the deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US assets to September 17, earlier this month.
- [Serbia’s president vows more arrests after huge antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/serbias-president-vows-more-arrests-after-huge-antigovernment-protests/): Out of 77 people arrested, 38 remain in custody, most of whom are now facing criminal charges.
- [What Is The Cyber Dome, The Joint Cyber Research Centre That Germany, Israel Are Building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/what-is-the-cyber-dome-the-joint-cyber-research-centre-that-germany-israel-are-building/): Germany is one of the closest allies of Israel. On Saturday, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt arrived in Israel.
- ["Partial" Respite for Bibi as Trial Postponed, Trump Slams "Travesty of Justice", Pushes Gaza...| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/partial-respite-for-bibi-as-trial-postponed-trump-slams-travesty-of-justice-pushes-gaza-4k/): The Hamas chief who was believed to have masterminded the Oct 7 onslaught has been reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the IDFIDF said it “eliminated” Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, “one of the founders of Hamas’ military wing” in a targeted strike on Gaza’s Sabra neighbourhood n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/israeli-air-strikes-kill-dozens-in-gaza-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis/): Calls for ceasefire grow as US and Israeli leaders discuss potential truce amid escalating violence in Gaza.
- [Austrian GP: Norris reduces McLaren teammate Piastri’s F1 title lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/austrian-gp-norris-reduces-mclaren-teammate-piastris-f1-title-lead/): Lando Norris’s seventh career GP victory cuts Oscar Piastri’s championship lead from 22 to 15 points after 11 rounds.
- [Was the Iran war to establish Israel’s control over the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/was-the-iran-war-to-establish-israels-control-over-the-middle-east/): Political scientist Vali Nasr warns that the US ‘doesn’t have a regime change option’ in Iran.
- [Will Iran double down on its nuclear programme after the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/will-iran-double-down-on-its-nuclear-programme-after-the-war/): Iran expert Trita Parsi on the fallout of Israel’s unprovoked 12-day war against Iran and implications for Gaza.
- [‘Should Be Prosecuted’: Trump Says Pentagon Intel Leakers On Iran Strikes Can Be Easily Found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/should-be-prosecuted-trump-says-pentagon-intel-leakers-on-iran-strikes-can-be-easily-found/): While US President Donald Trump did not name anyone, he claimed authorities “could find out easily” if they chose to investigate the matter over a threat to national security.
- [IAEA Says Iran Can Restart Uranium Enrichment In Months; Natanz Site Shows Repair Activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/iaea-says-iran-can-restart-uranium-enrichment-in-months-natanz-site-shows-repair-activity/): Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), made the statement during an interview with CBS News
- [China Comes To Rescue Of 'Iron Ally' Pakistan, Rolls Over $3.4 Bn Commercial Loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/china-comes-to-rescue-of-iron-ally-pakistan-rolls-over-3-4-bn-commercial-loan/): Pakistan also received a USD 1 billion loan from commercial lenders in the Middle East and USD 500 million in multilateral funding.
- [UK police investigate Glastonbury performers who led pro-Palestine chants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/uk-police-investigate-glastonbury-performers-who-led-pro-palestine-chants/): Police are investigating musicians who led pro-Palestinian chants at Glastonbury, including Irish rappers Kneecap.
- [At least 66 children in Gaza have starved to death during Israel’s genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/at-least-66-children-in-gaza-have-starved-to-death-during-israels-genocide/): Infants are bearing the brunt of Israel’s genocide in Gaza with at least 66 children having starved since the war began.
- [Marc Marquez wins Dutch MotoGP from Marco Bezzecchi at Assen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/marc-marquez-wins-dutch-motogp-from-marco-bezzecchi-at-assen/): Marc Marquez beats Marco Bezzecchi in a drama-filled race that claimed his brother Alex, who crashed out of the contest.
- [Israel kills nearly 600 Palestinians at aid centres: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/israel-kills-nearly-600-palestinians-at-aid-centres-all-you-need-to-know/): Hundreds killed seeking aid in Gaza as famine deepens and limited food access leaves hundreds of thousands starving.
- [At least 38 people killed in Tanzanian bus collision, subsequent fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/at-least-38-people-killed-in-tanzanian-bus-collision-subsequent-fire/): At least 28 people are also injured in the accident between a bus and a minibus in the remote Kilimanjaro region.
- [How Sudan’s war is driving Chad’s humanitarian collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/how-sudans-war-is-driving-chads-humanitarian-collapse/): UN official, Sudanese refugee talk to Al Jazeera from Chad, where aid is vanishing and camps face a growing catastrophe.
- [South Carolina’s Child Execution | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/south-carolinas-child-execution-true-crime-reports/): What does George’s story tell us about the US justice system and the ways it continues to fail African-Americans?
- [In Gaza, the Israelis are staging Hunger Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/in-gaza-the-israelis-are-staging-hunger-games/): Aid distribution sites have turned into dystopian killing fields. And yet the world continues to turn a blind eye.
- [‘Not Risking My Daughter's Life’: Qatar Diplomat Says Doha Never Approved Iran's Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/not-risking-my-daughters-life-qatar-diplomat-says-doha-never-approved-irans-attack-2/): Responding to if Qatar had ties with Iran or if it knew about the attack, Al-Ansari strongly denied it, saying they would never risk their people for political games.
- [‘Not Risking My Daughter's Life’: Qatar Diplomat Says Doha Never Approved Iran's Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/not-risking-my-daughters-life-qatar-diplomat-says-doha-never-approved-irans-attack/): Responding to if Qatar had ties with Iran or if it knew about the attack, Al-Ansari strongly denied it, saying they would never risk their people for political games.
- [Iran Turns To China to Bolster Jet Fleet after Russian Air Defenses Failed Against US Strikes | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/iran-turns-to-china-to-bolster-jet-fleet-after-russian-air-defenses-failed-against-us-strikes-4k-2/): Iran’s air defense comprising mostly Russian-made systems completely failed to repel US strikes on three nuclear facilities as part of Operation Midnight HammerThe strike reportedly involved around 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from an Ohio-class submarineAs Israel suppressed Iranian air defenses, a Breaking Defense report highlighted a key weakness in Iran’s air defense system near […]
- [Iran Turns To China to Bolster Jet Fleet after Russian Air Defenses Failed Against US Strikes | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/iran-turns-to-china-to-bolster-jet-fleet-after-russian-air-defenses-failed-against-us-strikes-4k/): Iran’s air defense comprising mostly Russian-made systems completely failed to repel US strikes on three nuclear facilities as part of Operation Midnight HammerThe strike reportedly involved around 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from an Ohio-class submarineAs Israel suppressed Iranian air defenses, a Breaking Defense report highlighted a key weakness in Iran’s air defense system near […]
- [Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/ugandas-president-museveni-confirms-bid-to-extend-nearly-40-year-rule-2/): The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.
- [Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/ugandas-president-museveni-confirms-bid-to-extend-nearly-40-year-rule/): The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.
- [‘Have Serious Doubts’: Iran Warns Of Israeli Ceasefire Breach, Threatens Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/have-serious-doubts-iran-warns-of-israeli-ceasefire-breach-threatens-retaliation/): While Israel wants Iran to stop developing a nuclear weapon, Tehran has continuously said that it has the right to develop nuclear power for civilian purposes like energy.
- [Indian Officials Stay Back In US To Seal Trade Deal Before July 9 Tariff Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/29/indian-officials-stay-back-in-us-to-seal-trade-deal-before-july-9-tariff-deadline/): The bilateral talks, which were originally scheduled to wrap up on June 27, continued for an extra day as both sides sought to bridge key differences
- [Netanyahu In White House Next Week As Trump, IDF Chief Urge Focus On Hostages In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/netanyahu-in-white-house-next-week-as-trump-idf-chief-urge-focus-on-hostages-in-gaza/): Protests in Jerusalem outside Netanyahu’s office also demanded action for hostages held by Hamas.
- [Video Of Pregnant Woman With 'Balloon-Like Belly' Goes Viral, Truth Is...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/video-of-pregnant-woman-with-balloon-like-belly-goes-viral-truth-is/): A viral video shows a woman pregnant with quadruplets, stunning viewers and highlighting the rarity and risks of such pregnancies
- [News18 Evening Digest: Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Deportation & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/news18-evening-digest-trump-threatens-elon-musk-with-deportation-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Preliminary Report Expected Soon On Air India Crash, Tribunal Says RCB Responsible For Bengaluru Stampede & other stories
- [Pack Your Rockets And Cars, Please: Can Donald Trump Legally Deport Elon Musk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/pack-your-rockets-and-cars-please-can-donald-trump-legally-deport-elon-musk/): Donald Trump considers deporting Elon Musk after the tech billionaire criticized the administration’s tax bill. Can Elon Musk be deported?
- [Palestinian boy describes chaos and killings at GHF aid site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/palestinian-boy-describes-chaos-and-killings-at-ghf-aid-site/): A 13-year-old Palestinian boy has described how Israeli forces shot at him and others waiting for food from the US- and
- [Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/charities-urge-shutdown-of-us-and-israel-backed-gaza-aid-group/): ‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
- [Clashes in Istanbul over alleged ‘Prophet Muhammad’ cartoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/clashes-in-istanbul-over-alleged-prophet-muhammad-cartoon/): Police dispersed crowds of protesters during demonstrations over a cartoon allegedly depicting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
- [Dozens dead in pharmaceutical factory blast in southern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/dozens-dead-in-pharmaceutical-factory-blast-in-southern-india/): An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in India’s Telangana state has killed at least 36 people.
- ['Could Lose A Lot...': Trump Taps DOGE To Probe Elon Musk’s Subsidies, Teases His Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/could-lose-a-lot-trump-taps-doge-to-probe-elon-musks-subsidies-teases-his-deportation/): Donald Trump suggested deporting Elon Musk as he criticized him over government funding, calling for a review of subsidies.
- [Mid-Monsoon Mayhem In 'Mahabahu' Brahmaputra: Are Chinese Dams 'Arm-Twisting' Nature’s Flow?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/mid-monsoon-mayhem-in-mahabahu-brahmaputra-are-chinese-dams-arm-twisting-natures-flow/): Many question whether upstream activities in China—especially the construction of mega dams—are disturbing the Brahmaputra’s natural hydrological rhythm
- [Aftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/aftermath-of-an-israeli-air-attack-on-a-gaza-cafe/): Israeli air raids kill 95 in Gaza, including 39 at a crowded cafe, with a journalist among the victims.
- [Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/israel-has-killed-1000-palestinians-in-the-west-bank-since-october-7-2023/): Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has also killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
- [Why is Musk calling for a new America Party over the Big Beautiful Bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/why-is-musk-calling-for-a-new-america-party-over-the-big-beautiful-bill/): Elon Musk has threatened to form a new political party after the US House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill.
- [Outrage In Turkey Over Prophet Muhammad Cartoon, Magazine Defends It: 'Nothing To Do With...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/outrage-in-turkey-over-prophet-muhammad-cartoon-magazine-defends-it-nothing-to-do-with/): Turkey Protests: Violent clashes erupted in Istanbul after police dispersed crowds protesting a cartoon by LeMan depicting Prophet Muhammad.
- [Sam Altman Says Don’t Trust ChatGPT Too Much: 'It Hallucinates A Lot'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/sam-altman-says-dont-trust-chatgpt-too-much-it-hallucinates-a-lot/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advised caution in trusting ChatGPT due to its tendency to hallucinate.
- [Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/will-syria-normalise-relations-with-israel/): Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.
- [Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/why-are-ties-between-azerbaijan-and-russia-fraying/): After ethnic Azeri suspects died during apparently violent raids in a Russian city, Baku has lashed out at Moscow.
- [Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/opposition-leader-nika-gvaramia-jailed-in-georgia-amid-deepening-crackdown/): Tblisi court sentences opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months and bans him from holding office for two years.
- ["Review Sharaa, HTS…” Trump Lifts Sanction as Israel Eyes Ties, Syria Govt Ordered Alawite Massacre?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/review-sharaa-hts-trump-lifts-sanction-as-israel-eyes-ties-syria-govt-ordered-alawite-massacre/): US President Trump on July 1 signed an executive order to end US sanctions against Syria, in a move to support the country’s “path to stability and peace”Trump’s latest order directs the US State Department “to review” the designation of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organizationThe US Secretary of […]
- [Heatwave In Europe: Scorching Temperatures Trigger Emergency Alerts & Health Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/heatwave-in-europe-scorching-temperatures-trigger-emergency-alerts-health-warning/): Paris is on red alert, while record-breaking temperatures scorch parts of Spain and Portugal.
- [US Man’s Funeral Features Helicopter Throwing Cash And Flowers At Mourners | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-mans-funeral-features-helicopter-throwing-cash-and-flowers-at-mourners-video/): Darrell Thomas, a Detroit businessman, made his funeral unforgettable by having $5,000 in cash and rose petals dropped from a helicopter.
- [India, Pakistan Exchange Lists Of Prisoners, Fishermen As Part Of Bilateral Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/india-pakistan-exchange-lists-of-prisoners-fishermen-as-part-of-bilateral-pact/): India shared details of 366 Pakistani prisoners, sought immediate release of 185 citizens believed to be in Pakistani custody.
- [Republicans “afraid of” Trump will vote for “Big Beautiful Bill”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/republicans-afraid-of-trump-will-vote-for-big-beautiful-bill/): Bill Schneider explains why Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will likely pass – despite opposition from both parties.
- [Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/turkiye-detains-four-over-cartoon-allegedly-depicting-abrahamic-prophets/): Istanbul chief public prosecutor’s office announces investigation after charges of ‘openly insulting religious values’.
- [Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho killings to avoid execution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/bryan-kohberger-to-plead-guilty-in-idaho-killings-to-avoid-execution/): Shanon Gray, a lawyer representing the family of one of the victims, says relatives are furious about the plea deal.
- [Thai court suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over leaked phone call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/thai-court-suspends-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-over-leaked-phone-call/): Thailand’s top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending investigation over a leaked call.
- [Shots Fired At Radha Krishna Temple In Utah, Authorities Probe Suspected Hate Crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/shots-fired-at-radha-krishna-temple-in-utah-authorities-probe-suspected-hate-crime/): Surveillance video captured a vehicle approaching the temple grounds, stopping near the fence, and someone opening fire from the vehicle before speeding away
- [UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/uk-government-faces-key-test-in-welfare-reform-bill-vote/): Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.
- [Donald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/donald-trump-signs-order-to-lift-syria-sanctions/): Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria and requesting a review of terrorism designations.
- [70% Population Is Muslim, Yet This Country Just Banned Burqa And Hijab In Public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/70-population-is-muslim-yet-this-country-just-banned-burqa-and-hijab-in-public/): Kazakhstan, where 70% of the population is Muslim, has banned face-covering clothes like niqabs in public places for security and to maintain its secular identity
- [Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/thousands-of-babies-face-starvation-in-gaza-as-milk-supplies-run-dry/): Doctors in Gaza are warning of a ‘silent catastrophe’ that threatens the lives of thousands of babies and infants.
- [Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/death-toll-rises-to-36-after-india-pharmaceutical-factory-blast-fire/): Another 36 workers remain in hospital with burns and other injuries after the blast and fire at the Sigachi factory.
- [Court suspends Thailand’s PM pending case over leaked phone call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/court-suspends-thailands-pm-pending-case-over-leaked-phone-call/): A Thai court has accepted a petition from senators that accuses the PM of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.
- [India’s Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Shift in Counterterror Doctrine? | John Spencer Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/indias-operation-sindoor-a-strategic-shift-in-counterterror-doctrine-john-spencer-exclusive/): | “Every bit of it. From strategic change in India’s doctrine on terrorism, to the individual technologies…”: US Defence expert John Spencer (@SpencerGuard) on what intrigued him most about precision ops to public messaging and tech integration — Spencer says “every bit of it” signals a strategic evolution in how India now responds to terrorism, […]
- [Pakistan Assumes UN Security Council Presidency For July, To Convene Two Events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/pakistan-assumes-un-security-council-presidency-for-july-to-convene-two-events/): Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for July 2025, its first since 2013, an official statement by the country’s Foreign Ministry stated.
- [Elon Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, calls for new political party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/elon-musk-slams-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-calls-for-new-political-party/): The world’s richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill.
- [Who wins, who loses if Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/who-wins-who-loses-if-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-passes/): Richest Americans, families with children, some carmakers to gain. EV makers, those on food stamps, Medicaid to lose.
- [US revokes Bob Vylan visas after Glastonbury chants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-revokes-bob-vylan-visas-after-glastonbury-chants/): The US has revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after they led chants of ‘death to the IDF’.
- ['I Was In The Room...:' Jaishankar Rebuts Trump's Ceasefire Claim, Recounts India-Pakistan Conflict Chronology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/i-was-in-the-room-jaishankar-rebuts-trumps-ceasefire-claim-recounts-india-pakistan-conflict-chronology/): Jaishankar refuted claims that trade was a factor in discussions, asserting that India’s position on the ceasefire was driven by security interests, not external pressure
- [Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/thailand-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-father-thaksin-face-legal-peril/): Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier’s dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.
- [US-backed Gaza aid fund may be “complicit” in war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-backed-gaza-aid-fund-may-be-complicit-in-war-crimes/): “[The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] is now run by a man who … believes that Palestine belongs to the Jewish people.”
- [Tariffs 101: Why women’s products cost more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/tariffs-101-why-womens-products-cost-more/): “Women have always been paying more for things we just never knew about it.”
- [Iran ‘needs more time’ to decide on resuming nuclear talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/iran-needs-more-time-to-decide-on-resuming-nuclear-talks-with-us/): Foreign minister’s comments come as the G7 calls for negotiations on a deal to address Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Iran In Talks With China To Buy J-10C Fighter Jets After Russian Deal Fallout: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/iran-in-talks-with-china-to-buy-j-10c-fighter-jets-after-russian-deal-fallout-reports/): Iran is reportedly in talks with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets after its Russian Su-35 deal fell through, leaving its air force under-equipped.
- [Thailand Court Suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra To Investigate Leaked Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/thailand-court-suspends-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-to-investigate-leaked-phone-call/): Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen amid a tense border dispute.
- ['Porky Pig...': Elon Musk Slams Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', Says 'Time For New Party' | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/porky-pig-elon-musk-slams-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-says-time-for-new-party-news18/): Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday renewed his criticism of Donald Trump’s coveted tax-cut and spending bill, which he calls “One Big Beautiful Bill” and said that he will launch the “America Party” if and when the US President passes the bill.In a series of posts on X, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO denounced the legislation’s […]
- [Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3 to enter Club World Cup quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/al-hilal-beat-manchester-city-4-3-to-enter-club-world-cup-quarterfinals/): Club World Cup holders and European giants City are dumped out by Saudi champs in seven-goal thriller after extra time.
- [A Leap Of Love: Hero Dad Jumps Into Ocean To Save Daughter After She Falls From Ship | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/a-leap-of-love-hero-dad-jumps-into-ocean-to-save-daughter-after-she-falls-from-ship-video/): As panic spread onboard, the captain quickly initiated an emergency stop, turned the massive vessel around, and deployed a tender rescue boat.
- ['Elon Would Probably Have To Close Shop...': Trump Hits Back After Tesla CEO Calls For New Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/elon-would-probably-have-to-close-shop-trump-hits-back-after-tesla-ceo-calls-for-new-party/): Trump also took a sharp jab at Tesla CEO Elon Musk, claiming Musk receives “more subsidy than any human being in history.”
- [From Kerala To Khorasan: CNN-News18 Uncovers India's Hidden ISIS Recruitment Network | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/from-kerala-to-khorasan-cnn-news18-uncovers-indias-hidden-isis-recruitment-network-exclusive/): Authorities estimate 1,500-2,200 foreign fighters are currently embedded in ISKP ranks in Afghanistan, with Indians being prioritised for operations in so-called ‘Hind Province’
- [Why is Prada caught in a sandal scandal in India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/why-is-prada-caught-in-a-sandal-scandal-in-india/): The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.
- [US accuses Harvard of anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-accuses-harvard-of-anti-semitic-harassment-of-jewish-students-staff/): A task force threatens to cut all of Harvard’s federal funding over allegations of violating Jewish students’ rights.
- [Red Alerts Across Europe Amid Record Heatwave, Temperature Soars To 46°C In Spain's Mora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/red-alerts-across-europe-amid-record-heatwave-temperature-soars-to-46c-in-spains-mora/): The summer’s first major heatwave has sent temperatures soaring across the Mediterranean region, pushing the sea itself to its highest June temperature on record
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,223](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1223/): Here are the key events on day 1,223 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump To Host Israel's Netanyahu At White House On July 7 As US Presses For Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-to-host-israels-netanyahu-at-white-house-on-july-7-as-us-presses-for-gaza-ceasefire/): Donald Trump likely to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on July 7. 
- [US-India Trade Deal In Sight? Jaishankar Says ‘We’re Beyond The Middle Of Negotiations’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-india-trade-deal-in-sight-jaishankar-says-were-beyond-the-middle-of-negotiations/): The External Affairs Minister emphasized that US-India relations have steadily strengthened across successive American presidencies.
- [EAM S Jaishankar Takes Fresh Jibe At Pakistan In UN: ‘When Terrorism Is Supported By State..."](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/eam-s-jaishankar-takes-fresh-jibe-at-pakistan-in-un-when-terrorism-is-supported-by-state/): Jaishankar, who is on a three-day visit to the US, made the remarks while inaugurating an exhibition titled ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’ at the UN headquarters.The exhibition, which will be on display at two locations in the UN headquarters from June 30-July 3 and July 7-July 11, opened a day before Pakistan begins its […]
- [Trump Govt Accuses Harvard Of Civil Rights Violations Against Jewish Students, Escalates Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-govt-accuses-harvard-of-civil-rights-violations-against-jewish-students-escalates-crackdown/): The decision marks a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing battle with Harvard, which has already seen $2.5 billion in federal grant funding frozen.
- [Marco Rubio, Yunus Discuss Boosting US-Bangladesh Economic Ties, Indo-Pacific Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/marco-rubio-yunus-discuss-boosting-us-bangladesh-economic-ties-indo-pacific-stability/): Marco Rubio and Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus discussed shared goals of economic growth and Indo-Pacific stability during a phone call.
- ['Any State Sponsorship Must Be Exposed': Jaishankar Slams Pakistan Over 'Impunity To Terrorists'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/any-state-sponsorship-must-be-exposed-jaishankar-slams-pakistan-over-impunity-to-terrorists/): Jaishankar outlined the core principles the world must rally behind: “No impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail.”
- [Musk Threatens To Launch ‘America Party’ If Trump's 'Insane Bill' Passes: 'We Need Alternative'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/musk-threatens-to-launch-america-party-if-trumps-insane-bill-passes-we-need-alternative/): Calling it an “insane spending bill”, Musk stated that United States need an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uni-party so that the people actually have a VOICE.
- [Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/trump-formally-orders-lifting-of-syria-sanctions/): US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree.
- [Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/obama-bush-decry-travesty-of-trumps-gutting-of-usaid-on-its-last-day/): The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a ‘mistake’ on the last day of the agency’s operations.
- [Fluminense into Club World Cup quarterfinals after stunning Inter Milan 2-0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/fluminense-into-club-world-cup-quarterfinals-after-stunning-inter-milan-2-0/): The Brazilian side advance to face either Manchester City or Al Halil in a quarterfinal on Friday.
- [Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/tunisia-court-sentences-lawyer-critical-of-president-to-two-years-in-prison/): Sonia Dhamani, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, has criticised him for practices against refugees and migrants.
- [Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/mamdanis-new-york-victory-sparks-islamophobic-backlash-in-us/): Advocates say attacks targeting mayoral candidate’s Muslim identity show Islamophobia remains tolerated in US politics.
- [Who will feed Sudanese refugees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/who-will-feed-sudanese-refugees/): Millions of Sudanese who have fled to neighbouring countries face the risk of hunger.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters at Wimbledon over Barclays sponsorship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/pro-palestine-protesters-at-wimbledon-over-barclays-sponsorship/): Pro-Palestine activists rallied outside Wimbledon on the first day of the tennis championships in London.
- [Israeli settlers attack Israeli soldiers in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israeli-settlers-attack-israeli-soldiers-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers targeted Israeli soldiers in an occupied West Bank riot.
- [Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/mexican-authorities-find-20-bodies-some-decapitated-in-sinaloa-state/): Incident is latest in months of intense violence between rival drug cartel members.
- [UK police say pro-Palestine performances at Glastonbury subject to probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/uk-police-say-pro-palestine-performances-at-glastonbury-subject-to-probe/): Move comes after rap-punk duo Bob Vylan and Kneecap lead crowds in chants calling for a ‘Free Palestine’.
- [How can Iranians rebuild while crackdowns intensify?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/how-can-iranians-rebuild-while-crackdowns-intensify/): How are Iranians rebuilding after attacks from Israel and the US?
- [Dutch memorial honours Palestinian children killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/dutch-memorial-honours-palestinian-children-killed-in-gaza/): Thousands of shoes were laid out in the Dutch city of Almere to commemorate Palestinian children killed in Gaza.
- [Azerbaijan Arrests 2 Sputnik Journalists After Office Raid As Tensions With Moscow Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/azerbaijan-arrests-2-sputnik-journalists-after-office-raid-as-tensions-with-moscow-escalates/): Azerbaijan’s interior ministry said it had launched an investigation into the outlet, Sputnik Azerbaijan, after raiding its offices earlier on Monday
- [Diddy Sex Abuse Trial: Under Indian American Judge’s Watch, Jury Begins Deliberations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/diddy-sex-abuse-trial-under-indian-american-judges-watch-jury-begins-deliberations/): The twelve-member jury, eight men and four women, retreated behind closed doors after receiving detailed instructions from Judge Subramanian
- [Was Idaho Shooting Suspect A Russian? Key Facts About Wess Roley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/was-idaho-shooting-suspect-a-russian-key-facts-about-wess-roley/): The attacker used high-powered rifles and made it clear that they had no intention of surrendering, the police said.
- [Over 900 Iranian Killed, 31,000 Buildings Hit in Israel; Netanyahu Shown Strolling in ‘Free Tehran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/over-900-iranian-killed-31000-buildings-hit-in-israel-netanyahu-shown-strolling-in-free-tehran/): At least 935 people were killed in Iran during its 12-day war with Israel, Iranian state media reported on June 30. “During the 12-day war waged by the Zionist regime, 935 martyrs have been identified so far,” IRNA news agency reported. The death toll included 132 women and 38 children, IRNA cited citing Iranian judiciary […]
- ['Complicated': China On Border Dispute With India, Says Ready To Discuss Delimitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/complicated-china-on-border-dispute-with-india-says-ready-to-discuss-delimitation/): China said the two nations maintain multiple channels of diplomatic and military communication
- [Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/why-is-ukraine-withdrawing-from-the-ottawa-treaty-banning-landmines/): If Russia plans to broaden the ground war, Ukraine may need deeper lines of defence. Landmines could prove critical.
- [Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/days-of-heavy-pakistan-rains-floods-kill-46-including-13-from-one-family/): Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.
- [‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/coming-back-with-nothing-inside-the-reverse-migration-away-from-the-us/): Hardline immigration policies under US President Donald Trump have forced some migrants to abandon their American dream.
- [How generative AI is affecting people’s minds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/how-generative-ai-is-affecting-peoples-minds/): Psychology experts have many concerns about the potential impact of AI on the human mind.
- [Iran hardens stance against IAEA and its chief in wake of US-Israel attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/iran-hardens-stance-against-iaea-and-its-chief-in-wake-of-us-israel-attacks/): Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict.
- ['Expectations That Provoke Ridicule': Khamenei Slams Trump For Demanding Iran's Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/expectations-that-provoke-ridicule-khamenei-slams-trump-for-demanding-irans-surrender/): Khamenei said that Iran is a great nation and also a strong and vast country.
- [UK Police Launch Probe Into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Over Glastonbury On-Stage Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/uk-police-launch-probe-into-bob-vylan-kneecap-over-glastonbury-on-stage-remarks/): Officials confirmed that a senior detective has been appointed to examine whether any comments made by either artist could amount to a criminal offence
- [Jewish Settlers Turn On Israeli Soldiers Who Came To Stop Raids On West Bank Palestinians: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/jewish-settlers-turn-on-israeli-soldiers-who-came-to-stop-raids-on-west-bank-palestinians-report/): On Sunday, the Israeli attackers spray-painted the word “revenge” at the military site— something they often leave behind as a message during attacks on Palestinians.
- [‘World Must Come Together’: Jaishankar's Message At UN Anti-Terrorism Event In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/world-must-come-together-jaishankars-message-at-un-anti-terrorism-event-in-us/): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on ‘The Human Cost of Terrorism’.
- [Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev suffers shock first-round exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/wimbledon-daniil-medvedev-suffers-shock-first-round-exit/): Former world number one upset by Benjamin Bonzi of France on day one of third Grand Slam of the year.
- [Israel kills 85 Palestinians, bombing across Gaza amid new ceasefire push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israel-kills-85-palestinians-bombing-across-gaza-amid-new-ceasefire-push/): Homes, schools, hospitals and hungry aid seekers targeted by Israel as it forces thousands out of the enclave’s north.
- [Job Offer Turned Suicide Bomb Plot: Is Russia Trapping Ukrainian Youths Amid War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/job-offer-turned-suicide-bomb-plot-is-russia-trapping-ukrainian-youths-amid-war/): Ukraine’s security service (SBU) spokesperson Artem Dekhtiarenko claimed that since spring 2024, teenagers and vulnerable citizens have been recruited via Telegram.
- [Chinese Fund Manager, 30, Beats 97% Of Peers By Backing Labubu Dollmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/chinese-fund-manager-30-beats-97-of-peers-by-backing-labubu-dollmaker/): Xie Tianyuan’s fund returned 24 per cent so far this year, outperforming 97 per cent of nearly 2,300 mutual funds in China
- [China claims Canada’s order for Hikvision closure ‘damages’ trade relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/china-claims-canadas-order-for-hikvision-closure-damages-trade-relations/): Beijing’s remarks come after Ottawa announced it would cease all Canadian operations of the company.
- [Marco Rubio Discusses Security And Stability In Indo-Pacific In First Call With Bangladesh’s Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/marco-rubio-discusses-security-and-stability-in-indo-pacific-in-first-call-with-bangladeshs-yunus/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus discussed deepening economic ties and enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- [Israeli attack on hospital strikes close to Al Jazeera reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/israeli-attack-on-hospital-strikes-close-to-al-jazeera-reporter/): An Israeli strike on the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza struck around 10 metres away from an Al Jazeera reporter.
- [The attacks on Iran didn’t achieve anything more than harm nonproliferation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/the-attacks-on-iran-didnt-achieve-anything-more-than-harm-nonproliferation/): The conclusion many states may now draw is that complying with the NPT is no longer a guarantee of nuclear security.
- [What are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/what-are-serbias-protesters-demanding-and-whats-next/): Protests in Serbia intensify amid growing discontent over the governance of Aleksandar Vucic, in power for 12 years.
- [Serbian police remove Belgrade street blockades, more protesters arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/serbian-police-remove-belgrade-street-blockades-more-protesters-arrested/): A number of protesters have been arrested, but police have not shared the exact number.
- [‘Not Offering Iran Anything, Unlike Obama’: Trump Refuses Nuclear Talks With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/not-offering-iran-anything-unlike-obama-trump-refuses-nuclear-talks-with-tehran/): President Trump said he is not offering Iran anything or holding any discussions. Iran’s deputy foreign minister stated talks can’t resume unless the US rules out further strikes.
- [Kazakhstan Moves To Ban Niqab, Face Coverings In Public Places Amid Rising Radicalisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/kazakhstan-moves-to-ban-niqab-face-coverings-in-public-places-amid-rising-radicalisation/): The Parliament of Kazakhstan has passed a bill seeking a ban on face-covering clothes in public, citing security concerns.
- [Indonesia: Boeing Plane Tilts And Skids During Landing, Narrowly Avoids Crash | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/06/30/indonesia-boeing-plane-tilts-and-skids-during-landing-narrowly-avoids-crash-watch/): The video of the incident shows the terrifying moment the aircraft tilts from side to side in amid heavy downpour
- [‘We’ll Have to Arrest…’ Trump Fumes After ‘Leftist’ Mamdani Bags Democrat Nomination For NYC Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/well-have-to-arrest-trump-fumes-after-leftist-mamdani-bags-democrat-nomination-for-nyc-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani has officially secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo by a strong margin, primary results confirmed on July 1. The 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist and state assemblyman could become NYC’s first Muslim mayor if he wins the general election in November. Born in Uganda to […]
- [‘Bro Musk Has A Billion Backers’: Chinese Social Media Sides With Elon In Spat With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/bro-musk-has-a-billion-backers-chinese-social-media-sides-with-elon-in-spat-with-trump/): Chinese social media users supported Elon Musk in his clash with Donald Trump as the hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty got 37M views on Weibo.
- [US Eases Israel Travel Advisory With Caution: ‘Attacks May Occur Without Warning But...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-eases-israel-travel-advisory-with-caution-attacks-may-occur-without-warning-but/): The US State Department lowered its travel advisory for Israel to Level 3 as Donald Trump announced a US-backed 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal.
- [What is the partial verdict in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/what-is-the-partial-verdict-in-the-sean-diddy-combs-trial/): Jurors have been asked to keep deliberating after they were unable to reach a full verdict.
- [Paramount agrees to pay $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over CBS interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/paramount-agrees-to-pay-16m-to-settle-trump-lawsuit-over-cbs-interview/): ‘The settlement does not include a statement of apology or regret,’ said Paramount.
- [Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/australia-vows-childcare-crackdown-after-worker-charged-with-sex-offences/): Officials pledge to toughen laws after 26-year-old childcare worker charged with abusing eight children under his care.
- [Massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/massive-explosion-at-fireworks-warehouse-in-california/): Video shows a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, exploding and catching fire, sending debris and smoke into the
- [Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/iran-president-signs-law-suspending-cooperation-with-iaea/): Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.
- [Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To 6 Months In Prison In Contempt Of Court Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/bangladeshs-sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-6-months-in-prison-in-contempt-of-court-case/): Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister, has been sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court by the International Crimes Tribunal.
- [Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/dalai-lama-confirms-he-will-have-a-successor-after-his-death/): In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.
- [FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals: Qualified teams and full schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/fifa-club-world-cup-quarterfinals-qualified-teams-and-full-schedule/): Two all-European clashes, Brazilian flair and a Saudi surprise form the last-eight clashes of the Club World Cup.
- [PM Modi's Ghana Visit: 10 Facts To Know About Africa's First Independent Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/pm-modis-ghana-visit-10-facts-to-know-about-africas-first-independent-nation/): From royal Kente cloth to fish-shaped coffins, explore 10 fascinating facts that reveal Ghana’s rich culture, bold history, and vibrant traditions
- [Reincarnation Of Next Dalai Lama, Identity Of Successor Must Be Approved By Beijing: China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/reincarnation-of-next-dalai-lama-identity-of-successor-must-be-approved-by-beijing-china/): China said that the reincarnation of the next Dalai Lama must be approved by its central government and take place within China.
- [Iran's President Signs Order To Suspend Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/irans-president-signs-order-to-suspend-cooperation-with-un-nuclear-watchdog-iaea/): Iran’s president reportedly ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
- [How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/how-will-the-next-dalai-lama-be-chosen-and-who-could-it-be/): Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here’s how – and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.
- [Trump says Israel agrees terms for ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/trump-says-israel-agrees-terms-for-ceasefire-urges-hamas-to-accept/): President Donald Trump says Israel has accepted a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, but he gave no details of the plan.
- [US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-halts-some-weapons-shipments-to-ukraine/): Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media.
- [Four dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/four-dead-four-missing-after-oil-barge-sinks-in-gulf-of-suez-egypt-govt/): The Adam Marine 12 was being transported to a new location when it capsized, leaving 22 injured.
- [Will There Be Two Dalai Lamas? Inside The Clash Between China And Gaden Phodrang Trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/will-there-be-two-dalai-lamas-inside-the-clash-between-china-and-gaden-phodrang-trust/): The Dalai Lama today reaffirmed that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can decide his reincarnation, rejecting China’s claim to appoint a successor through state-backed channels
- ['Heard A Boom, Oxygen Masks Fell': Passengers Recall Horror As Japan Airlines Plane Drops 26,000 Ft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/heard-a-boom-oxygen-masks-fell-passengers-recall-horror-as-japan-airlines-plane-drops-26000-ft/): There were 191 passengers and crew members onboard when the Boeing 737 suffered a sudden mechanical failure, plunging from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500 feet
- ['Credit Where Due': Amid Feud, Elon Musk Says Trump 'Resolved Serious Conflicts' Around World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/credit-where-due-amid-feud-elon-musk-says-trump-resolved-serious-conflicts-around-world/): Elon Musk praised Donald Trump and said he resolved major global conflicts, including the Israel-Gaza ceasefire. This comes nearly a month after a public fallout between them.
- [Donald Trump Administration Proposes 'Time Limit' On Student Visas Amid Overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/donald-trump-administration-proposes-time-limit-on-student-visas-amid-overhaul/): The rule, proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would scrap the current flexible “duration of status” policy and replace it with a fixed period of stay.
- [Dalai Lama’s Succession Statement A Strategic Defeat For China, Diplomatic Win For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/dalai-lamas-succession-statement-a-strategic-defeat-for-china-diplomatic-win-for-india/): Top intel sources say the Gaden Phodrang Trust under Indian protection makes Dharamshala the seat of Tibetan spiritual legitimacy and next Dalai Lama’s recognition.
- [Dalai Lama Pushes Back Against China On Reincarnation, Affirms Gaden Phodrang Trust’s Authority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/dalai-lama-pushes-back-against-china-on-reincarnation-affirms-gaden-phodrang-trusts-authority/): Over 14 years, the Dalai Lama got appeals from Tibetans, diaspora, and Buddhists in China, Mongolia & Russia, urging him to continue the Dalai Lama institution.
- [UK Vlogger Loses AirPods In Dubai, Finds Them In Pakistan, Blames 'Cow-Worshipping' Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/uk-vlogger-loses-airpods-in-dubai-finds-them-in-pakistan-blames-cow-worshipping-indians/): British YouTuber Miles Routledge found his stolen AirPods in Pakistan after an Indian man sold them there. Routledge criticised Indians, calling them thieves.
- [Qantas says hackers breached system holding data on 6 million customers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/qantas-says-hackers-breached-system-holding-data-on-6-million-customers/): Australia’s flagship carrier says it believes a ‘significant’ amount of personal data was stolen in a cyberattack.
- [Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes Senate: What’s in it, who voted how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-passes-senate-whats-in-it-who-voted-how/): The measure was approved after almost 48 hours of reading, debate and voting on various amendments.
- [Teen Pilot, On Mission To Raise Money, Held In Antarctica For Modifying Plan Without Notifying ATC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/teen-pilot-on-mission-to-raise-money-held-in-antarctica-for-modifying-plan-without-notifying-atc/): Teen pilot Ethan Guo was arrested in Antarctica for altering his flight plan without notifying air traffic control. He was on a mission to raise $1 million for cancer research.
- [‘Seen Him Number Of Times…’: Rubio Jokes About Jaishankar’s Busy Schedule Ahead Of Quad Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/seen-him-number-of-times-rubio-jokes-about-jaishankars-busy-schedule-ahead-of-quad-meet/): In opening remarks ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Rubio jokingly said that whenever he sees the news of Jaishankar, he is found to be in a different part of the world.
- [‘He's Going To Do Everything To...’: Elon Musk's Former Friend Amid His Feud With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/hes-going-to-do-everything-to-elon-musks-former-friend-amid-his-feud-with-trump/): Philip Low pointed towards the psychological portrait of Musk and casted him as obsessive, prone to seeking revenge.
- [Virginia Enacts Law To Ban Nazi Symbols, Protects Sacred Swastika From Misrepresentation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/virginia-enacts-law-to-ban-nazi-symbols-protects-sacred-swastika-from-misrepresentation/): The final version of the Bill marks a major victory for minority communities in Virginia, particularly after a strong advocacy effort led by the CoHNA and allied groups.
- [Wanted For Son’s Murder, Woman With Ties To India And Mexico Added To FBI's Most Wanted List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/wanted-for-sons-murder-woman-with-ties-to-india-and-mexico-added-to-fbis-most-wanted-list/): Cindy Rodriguez Singh fled the US after her disabled six-year-old son went missing. The FBI believes she may be hiding in India or Mexico
- [US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-university-bans-trans-athletes-under-pressure-from-trump-administration/): University of Pennsylvania erases records set by trans swimmer as part of resolution to civil rights investigation.
- [Trump Claims "Total Obliteration", How Much Is The Setback To Iran's Nuclear Program | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/trump-claims-total-obliteration-how-much-is-the-setback-to-irans-nuclear-program-decode-4k/): Iran has a long history of building covert underground nuclear sites. This month, Iranian officials claimed that the country had another enrichment site “in a secure and invulnerable location.” Experts believe the new site could be close to Natanz, under Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, a mountain nearly a mile above sea level. That means it could be […]
- ['Most Consequential': Jaishankar On India-US Defence Ties During Meeting With US Defence Secy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/most-consequential-jaishankar-on-india-us-defence-ties-during-meeting-with-us-defence-secy/): Jaishankar met US Secretary of Defence and highlighted the strategic importance of India-US defence ties, describing them as “one of the most consequential pillars”.
- [‘Won't Accept Intimidation’: Zohran Mamdani Responds To Donald Trump’s ‘Arrest’ Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/wont-accept-intimidation-zohran-mamdani-responds-to-donald-trumps-arrest-threats/): Issuing a statement following Trump’s threats, Zohran Mamdani said that such comments are “an attack on our democracy” and “intimidation.”
- [Trump Says 'Israel Agrees To 60-Day Ceasefire In Gaza', Urges Hamas To Accept Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/trump-says-israel-agrees-to-60-day-ceasefire-in-gaza-urges-hamas-to-accept-deal/): Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the deal or face worsening conditions.
- ['We’re Going To Have A Deal For Much Less Tariffs': Trump Confident On India-US Trade Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/were-going-to-have-a-deal-for-much-less-tariffs-trump-confident-on-india-us-trade-pact/): India and the US have been negotiating over a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before the critical July 9 deadline of the 90-day pause on tariff escalations.
- [Quad Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Call For Perpetrators To Be Brought To Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/quad-leaders-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack-call-for-perpetrators-to-be-brought-to-justice/): In a joint statement, the foreign ministers strongly denounced the act of violence and called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
- [Two Chinese nationals charged for trying to recruit spies in US military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/two-chinese-nationals-charged-for-trying-to-recruit-spies-in-us-military/): The FBI has accused the pair of working on behalf of China’s Ministry of State Security to gather naval intelligence.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,224](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1224/): Here are the key events on day 1,224 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, sending it to the House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-senate-passes-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-sending-it-to-the-house/): Trump has set a July 4 deadline for bill, which extends tax cuts, slashes social safety nets and surges national debt.
- [Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/venezuelan-lawmakers-declare-un-human-rights-chief-persona-non-grata/): UN official Volker Turk drew ire of the Venezuelan government after condemning what he says are abuses by state forces.
- [Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon, setting unwelcome record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/gauff-crashes-out-of-wimbledon-setting-unwelcome-record/): French Open winner Coco Gauff becomes just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon.
- [Mbappe returns as Real Madrid beat Juventus at Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/mbappe-returns-as-real-madrid-beat-juventus-at-club-world-cup/): Kylian Mbappe comes off the bench as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
- [UK PM Starmer gets watered-down welfare bill passed amid Labour uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/uk-pm-starmer-gets-watered-down-welfare-bill-passed-amid-labour-uprising/): Despite massive majority, Starmer could not get party fully behind signature legislation to pare down spending.
- [Will Thailand’s Prime Minister survive the latest crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/will-thailands-prime-minister-survive-the-latest-crisis/): Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting for her political survival.
- [Trump tours migrant detention site ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-tours-migrant-detention-site-alligator-alcatraz-in-florida-everglades/): Donald Trump toured ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, a new temporary detention facility set in the middle of Florida wetlands.
- ["We'll Teach Them How To Run Away From.." Trump Opens ‘Alligator Alcatraz’  Migrant Detention Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/well-teach-them-how-to-run-away-from-trump-opens-alligator-alcatraz-migrant-detention-center/): President Donald Trump visited a new immigration detention facility in the middle of Florida’s Everglades. It’s a remote, swampy area filled with alligators, snakes. While touring the site, Trump joked, “We’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator if they escape prison.” He added, “Don’t run in a straight line. Run […]
- [Kim Jong Un shown honouring soldiers killed while fighting for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/kim-jong-un-shown-honouring-soldiers-killed-while-fighting-for-russia/): North Korea President Kim Jong Un was shown honouring coffins of soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
- ["Music To My Ears" Senate Republicans Narrowly Pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' After Marathon Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/music-to-my-ears-senate-republicans-narrowly-pass-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-after-marathon-vote/): Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda bill after a dramatic scramble to win over key holdouts. The vote was 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Trump called the narrow passage of his sweeping tax and spending package as “music to my ears.” The bill must pass in the […]
- [Boeing Revamp: Longtime Executive Stephen Parker To Permanently Head Struggling Defence Unit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/boeing-revamp-longtime-executive-stephen-parker-to-permanently-head-struggling-defence-unit/): Acting chief Stephen Parker’s appointment will be effective immediately and he will serve as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security
- [‘Cops in the form of alligators’: Trump visits Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/cops-in-the-form-of-alligators-trump-visits-floridas-alligator-alcatraz/): The migrant detention facility, located in the Florida wetlands, was built in eight days and will include 3,000 beds.
- [What’s next for US birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/whats-next-for-us-birthright-citizenship-after-supreme-court-ruling/): Decision potentially reshapes the power of the US president.
- [Mali army says 80 fighters killed after earlier al-Qaeda linked attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/mali-army-says-80-fighters-killed-after-earlier-al-qaeda-linked-attacks/): An al-Qaeda affiliate earlier claimed responsibility for ‘coordinated and high-quality attacks’ in the country.
- [What Israel’s attack on Iran means for the future of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/what-israels-attack-on-iran-means-for-the-future-of-war/): Blurring the line between preemptive and preventive strike risks sending the world into a state of perpetual war.
- [Anil Menon: Who Is NASA Astronaut Whose Wife Went On Private Spacewalk Mission In 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/anil-menon-who-is-nasa-astronaut-whose-wife-went-on-private-spacewalk-mission-in-2024/): NASA said it is sending Anil Menon for his first mission to the International Space Station as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member in June 2026
- [Donald Trump Calls Joe Biden 'Son Of A B****h' In Hot Mic Moment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/donald-trump-calls-joe-biden-son-of-a-bh-in-hot-mic-moment-video/): Donald Trump claimed Joe Biden wanted him jailed in a high-security facility in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
- [Israel Intercepts Suspected Houthi Missile From Yemen, First Since Ceasefire With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/israel-intercepts-suspected-houthi-missile-from-yemen-first-since-ceasefire-with-iran/): First Houthi missile strike on Israel since Iran ceasefire; air raid sirens triggered.
- [Ukraine Ceasefire, Iran Nuclear Deal Dominate Macron-Putin's First Call Since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/ukraine-ceasefire-iran-nuclear-deal-dominate-macron-putins-first-call-since-2022/): French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine during their first call in nearly two years.
- [Two Chinese Nationals Arrested For Spying On US Navy, FBI Chief Says 'Not Done Yet'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/two-chinese-nationals-arrested-for-spying-on-us-navy-fbi-chief-says-not-done-yet/): Patel said the charged individuals worked for a hostile Chinese intelligence service with the aim to infiltrate and weaken US institutions
- [Man arrested for ‘spying’ for Iran before possible attacks in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/man-arrested-for-spying-for-iran-before-possible-attacks-in-germany/): Iran’s embassy in Berlin swiftly rejects allegation after man is arrested in neighbouring Denmark.
- [Israel kills 102 in Gaza as Trump says he will be ‘firm’ with Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/israel-kills-102-in-gaza-as-trump-says-he-will-be-firm-with-netanyahu/): Attacks come as Israeli forces continue to demolish homes as fears of another ground incursion grow.
- [Extreme heat hits Europe, forcing closures and warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/extreme-heat-hits-europe-forcing-closures-and-warnings/): From Paris to Lisbon, locals and tourists are struggling as a powerful heatwave grips European countries.
- [Trump’s DOGE Tells SEC To Go Easy On Wall Street To Boost Growth: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trumps-doge-tells-sec-to-go-easy-on-wall-street-to-boost-growth-report/): Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks rollback of Biden-era SPAC and data‑sharing rules.
- [Myles Turner signs with Bucks, Damian Lillard waived: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/myles-turner-signs-with-bucks-damian-lillard-waived-report/): The Milwaukee Bucks have shaken up their playing roster in free agency, waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner.
- [UN report lists companies complicit in Israel’s ‘genocide’: Who are they?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/un-report-lists-companies-complicit-in-israels-genocide-who-are-they/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has named several US giants among the companies aiding Israel.
- [Trump threatens to review subsidies on Musk-owned companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-threatens-to-review-subsidies-on-musk-owned-companies/): Tesla’s stock dropped 6 percent after Trump’s call for DOGE to look into cutting subsidies tied to Elon Musk.
- [Trump Flips On Iran, Says Deal Coming Next Week After Denying Any Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-flips-on-iran-says-deal-coming-next-week-after-denying-any-talks/): US President Donald Trump hinted at a new deal with Iran, despite denying negotiations earlier.
- [Finding 'Odour' In Chaos: Here's Why Trump's Victory 45-47 Fragrance Smells Fishy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/finding-odour-in-chaos-heres-why-trumps-victory-45-47-fragrance-smells-fishy/): This perfume is another product in the extensive list Donald Trump has marketed using the presidency’s prominence
- [UN Says ‘Heatwaves Are Here To Stay' In Stark Warning On Climate Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/un-says-heatwaves-are-here-to-stay-in-stark-warning-on-climate-change/): WMO warned that extreme heat from human-induced climate change is becoming permanent as Europe faces severe heatwaves.
- [Who Is Merince Kogoya? Miss Indonesia Finalist Disqualified After Video Shows Her Waving Israeli Flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/who-is-merince-kogoya-miss-indonesia-finalist-disqualified-after-video-shows-her-waving-israeli-flag/): Merince Kogoya, Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant, was disqualified after a video showing her support for Israel resurfaced, sparking backlash.
- [By sacrificing Palestine, Europe betrays itself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/by-sacrificing-palestine-europe-betrays-itself/): By refusing to take action on Israel, EU states are violating European and international law.
- [Musk Says He'll Donate To Trump's Critic Thomas Massie For Re-Election Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/musk-says-hell-donate-to-trumps-critic-thomas-massie-for-re-election-bid/): Musk made the announcement while responding to a post on X. When a user asked who would be supporting Massie’s 2026 bid
- [Steam No More: King Charles To Retire Royal Train After 180 Years. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/steam-no-more-king-charles-to-retire-royal-train-after-180-years-heres-why/): The British royal family will retire its historic royal train by 2027 due to high costs, as part of King Charles III’s effort to reduce royal spending.
- ['He's Terrible, He's A Communist': Trump Blasts New York's Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/hes-terrible-hes-a-communist-trump-blasts-new-yorks-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani/): US President Donald Trump also called NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani “terrible” saying he has heard that he is “a total nutjob”
- [Azerbaijan Alleges Torture Deaths, Russia Demands Journalists' Release, Armenia Slams "Interference"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/azerbaijan-alleges-torture-deaths-russia-demands-journalists-release-armenia-slams-interference/): Azerbaijani police raided the office of Russia’s state-run Sputnik news agency, detaining three journalists, officials and the agency said on Monday (June 30), in the latest escalation of a diplomatic rift between Baku and Moscow.Russia’s foreign ministry said it had summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador over the raid and the “unlawful detention of Russian journalists” during the […]
- [India-U.S. Trade Talks Intensify Ahead of July 9 Deadline | India US News | News18 #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/india-u-s-trade-talks-intensify-ahead-of-july-9-deadline-india-us-news-news18-brasstacks/): As the July 9 deadline looms, India and the U.S. are in critical trade talks, facing stalemates over agriculture and dairy. With tariffs set to kick in, both sides push for a limited deal, while India seeks competitive advantages in labor-intensive sectors. n18oc_worldWatch
- [US Senate Narrowly Passes Donald Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-senate-narrowly-passes-donald-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/): The vote was 50-50 and Vice President JD Vance was the tie-breaking vote
- [Zohran Mamdani Defeats Andrew Cuomo In New York Democratic Mayoral Primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/zohran-mamdani-defeats-andrew-cuomo-in-new-york-democratic-mayoral-primary/): Mamdani’s win had been widely expected since he took a commanding lead after the polls closed a week ago
- [Vivek Ramaswamy On Racism Against Zohran Mamdani, Usha Vance: 'It's A Shame To Watch...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/vivek-ramaswamy-on-racism-against-zohran-mamdani-usha-vance-its-a-shame-to-watch/): Vivek Ramaswamy condemned racist rhetoric from the far-right after being targeted alongside Zohran Mamdani and Usha Vance.
- [From DOGE To Threats Of Deportation: How Trump-Musk Bromance Turned Toxic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/from-doge-to-threats-of-deportation-how-trump-musk-bromance-turned-toxic/): On Tuesday, Donald Trump toyed with the idea of deporting Elon Musk, signalling that the bromance between the US President and the Tesla founder has now soured.
- [Turning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/turning-point-or-pointless-turn-will-dr-congo-rwanda-deal-bring-peace/): From critical minerals to M23 and grassroots exclusion, experts weigh in on whether the US-brokered deal can succeed.
- [How Al Hilal’s CWC win over Man City shifts perceptions of Saudi football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/how-al-hilals-cwc-win-over-man-city-shifts-perceptions-of-saudi-football/): Riyadh club’s defeat of Man City at Club World Cup was the culmination of a long climb by the Saudi team for respect.
- [‘Victims And Perpetrators Can’t Be Equated’: Jaishankar’s Anti-Terror Message At QUAD Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/victims-and-perpetrators-cant-be-equated-jaishankars-anti-terror-message-at-quad-event/): EAM Dr. S Jaishankar stressed zero tolerance for terrorism and defended India’s right to protect its people. Quad ministers met in DC to promote a free Indo-Pacific.
- [US Eyeing 500% Tariff On India, China? Trump-Backed Bill Targets Russia's Trade Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/us-eyeing-500-tariff-on-india-china-trump-backed-bill-targets-russias-trade-partners/): Donald Trump approved a Senate bill that targets nations buying Russian oil, including India and China.
- ['Supermarket For Sexual Predators': Victims Of Abuse At Elite French Boarding School Speak Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/supermarket-for-sexual-predators-victims-of-abuse-at-elite-french-boarding-school-speak-out/): The sexual abuse scandal linked to the Notre-Dame de Bétharram is thought to be the biggest in French history prompting a #MeTooSchools moment for the country
- [Ukraine drone attack on central Russia kills three, wounds 35](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/ukraine-drone-attack-on-central-russia-kills-three-wounds-35/): The attack comes shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises to increase Ukraine’s drone production.
- [Trump might ‘take a look’ at possible Elon Musk deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/trump-might-take-a-look-at-possible-elon-musk-deportation/): Donald Trump said he would ‘take a look’ at the possibility of Elon Musk being deported.
- [Rajnath Singh Thanks Pete Hegseth For US Support To India's Fight Against Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/rajnath-singh-thanks-pete-hegseth-for-us-support-to-indias-fight-against-terrorism/): In the telephonic conversation, they had an excellent discussion to review the ongoing and new initiatives to further deepen India-US defence partnership
- [Should Indians Heading To Europe Worry About Heatwave? How Will It Affect Your Travel Plans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/should-indians-heading-to-europe-worry-about-heatwave-how-will-it-affect-your-travel-plans/): Europe’s heatwave: Amid soaring temperatures and red alerts, a guide on what you should be prepared for on your trip to Europe
- [Iran-Linked Hackers Claim To Hold 100GB Of Emails Tied To Trump Allies: 'Will Leak...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/iran-linked-hackers-claim-to-hold-100gb-of-emails-tied-to-trump-allies-will-leak/): An Iranian hacker group claimed to possess 100GB of emails from Donald Trump associates, including Susie Wiles and Roger Stone, threatening to leak them.
- [Elon Musk Responds To Trump’s Deportation Threat: 'So Tempting To Escalate This But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/elon-musk-responds-to-trumps-deportation-threat-so-tempting-to-escalate-this-but/): Elon Musk’s post came after Donald Trump said that he would “take a look” at the possibility of deporting the Tesla CEO.
- [Who Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? Thailand PM Suspended Over Leaked Call With Cambodian Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/who-is-paetongtarn-shinawatra-thailand-pm-suspended-over-leaked-call-with-cambodian-leader/): Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court amid an inquiry into her conduct during a diplomatic row with Cambodia.
- [Donald Trump’s Dig At Elon Musk Over Subsidies Sends Tesla Stock Into A Tailspin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/donald-trumps-dig-at-elon-musk-over-subsidies-sends-tesla-stock-into-a-tailspin/): Trump-Musk Feud: Tesla shares dropped sharply after Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk’s reliance on government subsidies.
- [Israeli airstrike hits Gaza beach cafe, killing 22 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/israeli-airstrike-hits-gaza-beach-cafe-killing-22-people/): An Israeli airstrike hit a beach cafe in Gaza, killing 22 people, including women, children and a journalist.
- [Health alerts, risk of field fires as heatwave sweeps across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/health-alerts-risk-of-field-fires-as-heatwave-sweeps-across-europe/): A record-breaking heatwave has forced many schools in France and the Netherlands to close amid health warnings.
- [Why is the US dollar falling by record levels in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/why-is-the-us-dollar-falling-by-record-levels-in-2025/): Sell off linked to unpredictable and unfunded economic policies which threaten the safe-haven role of the US dollar.
- [Gaza aid killings | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/gaza-aid-killings-start-here/): Why are people being killed while seeking aid in Gaza?
- [UN Nuclear Watchdog's Emergency Hotline Gets Cold Shoulder From Tehran After US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/01/un-nuclear-watchdogs-emergency-hotline-gets-cold-shoulder-from-tehran-after-us-israel-strikes/): Iranian lawmakers and the regime led by Khamenei during the strikes itself had said that they want to end ties with the IAEA, calling the UN nuclear watchdog an US stooge.
- [China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/chinas-north-and-west-on-red-alert-for-heavy-rains-after-deadly-floods/): Weather warnings come as Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urges officials in Hebei province to up their evacuation efforts.
- [Trump rages as rebel House Republicans baulk at backing Big Beautiful Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trump-rages-as-rebel-house-republicans-baulk-at-backing-big-beautiful-bill/): Efforts to win over holdout House Republicans extend into early hours as Trump’s tax and spending bill hits hurdles.
- ["Tilted and Sank..." 4 Dead, 30 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Indonesia's Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/tilted-and-sank-4-dead-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-near-indonesias-bali/): A ferry carrying 65 people sank near Bali on July 3, killing four. Thirty-one survivors were rescued, while 30 remain missing. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank 30 minutes after departing Banyuwangi port. Strong winds, 2.5-metre waves, and currents hindered rescue efforts, according to Indonesia’s Search and Rescue Agency. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Signs $510 Million Deal With US To Turn Old Bombs Into GPS-Guided Smart Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israel-signs-510-million-deal-with-us-to-turn-old-bombs-into-gps-guided-smart-weapons/): The deal includes 3,845 KMU-558B/B kits for BLU-109 bombs, 3,280 KMU-572F/B kits for MK-82 bombs, plus engineering, logistics, and technical support from the US
- [India-United States Trade Deal Likely To Be Announced Soon | PM Modi | Trump Latest News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/india-united-states-trade-deal-likely-to-be-announced-soon-pm-modi-trump-latest-news-news18/): India-United States trade deal likely to be announced soon as talks enter final stage, say government sources n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Supply Chain Sabotage? China's Manpower Withdrawal From Foxconn India Raises Red Flags | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/supply-chain-sabotage-chinas-manpower-withdrawal-from-foxconn-india-raises-red-flags-exclusive/): According to top intelligence sources, China’s move aims to tarnish India’s reputation as a reliable global supply chain partner.
- [Russia says it controls Luhansk as US halts some weapons pledged to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-says-it-controls-luhansk-as-us-halts-some-weapons-pledged-to-ukraine/): As Kyiv was dealt new blows on the front lines, Ukrainian troops continued to strike targets within Russia.
- [‘MAGA Is Not Happy, It’s Costing You Votes’: Trump Slams Republicans Over Tax Bill Vote Delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/maga-is-not-happy-its-costing-you-votes-trump-slams-republicans-over-tax-bill-vote-delay/): Frustrated by delays in the House, Trump has emphasised the urgency of passing the measure, calling it a “historic opportunity” for Republicans to deliver on their promises
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,225](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1225/): Here are the key events on day 1,225 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [India Hopes For US Tariff Deal In Next 2 Days, Dairy Remains Key Sticking Point: Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/india-hopes-for-us-tariff-deal-in-next-2-days-dairy-remains-key-sticking-point-govt-sources/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, too, had expressed hope that trade negotiations between India and the US would reach a “successful conclusion”
- [Indian‑Origin Woman Killed In Leicester; 23‑Year‑Old Held On Murder Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/indian%e2%80%91origin-woman-killed-in-leicester-23%e2%80%91year%e2%80%91old-held-on-murder-charge/): Her son and daughter remembered Nila Patel as ‘a beautiful, vibrant soul who deserved so much more’.
- ['Situation Mischaracterised': White House Denies Mark Zuckerberg Was Asked To Leave Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/situation-mischaracterised-white-house-denies-mark-zuckerberg-was-asked-to-leave-oval-office/): The White House stated that Mark Zuckerberg was not asked to leave the Oval Office, contrary to a media reports. A senior official clarified he waited for his scheduled meeting.
- ['Oppose Chinese Spies Narrative': Beijing Denies US Espionage Charges After Arrest Of 2 Nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/oppose-chinese-spies-narrative-beijing-denies-us-espionage-charges-after-arrest-of-2-nationals/): China’s Foreign Ministry has claimed it was unaware of the specifics of the case but cautioned against political manipulation.
- [‘Appreciate Cooperation In Countering Terrorism’: Jaishankar Meets Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/appreciate-cooperation-in-countering-terrorism-jaishankar-meets-kash-patel-tulsi-gabbard/): Jaishankar was in the US to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He held meetings with FBI Director Kash Patel and DNI Tulsi Gabbard.
- ['Lone Wolf Attacks' On July 4? US On Alert As Federal Agencies Issue Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/lone-wolf-attacks-on-july-4-us-on-alert-as-federal-agencies-issue-warning/): Federal officials have warned about potential ‘lone wolf terror attacks’ targeting July 4 Independence Day celebrations in the United States.
- [After Senate, Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Faces Tight House Vote, How Will It Impact Americans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/after-senate-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-faces-tight-house-vote-how-will-it-impact-americans/): Senior citizens, students, taxpayers, children, low-income Americans and just about everyone else will be affected by the massive tax and spending bill being pushed by Republicans on behalf of President Donald Trump. The bill is a piece of legislation that combines tax cuts, spending hikes on defence and border security, and cuts to social safety […]
- ['Trump Desperate To Distract From His War On Working People': Zohran Mamdani Hits Back Amid Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trump-desperate-to-distract-from-his-war-on-working-people-zohran-mamdani-hits-back-amid-feud/): New York mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani accused Donald Trump of targeting him to distract from policy failures, particularly those affecting working-class Americans.
- [Trump says Powell should resign ‘immediately’ in latest attack on Fed chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trump-says-powell-should-resign-immediately-in-latest-attack-on-fed-chair/): The US president has repeatedly called on the top central banker to step down amid disagreement over interest rates.
- [Netanyahu Vows "No Hamastan" Amid Trump Truce Push, Indonesian Hospital Head "Killed In IDF Strike"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/netanyahu-vows-no-hamastan-amid-trump-truce-push-indonesian-hospital-head-killed-in-idf-strike/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on July 2 that “there will be no Hamas” or “Hamastan” in postwar Gaza.”We’re not going back to that. It’s over. We’ll release all our hostages and we will defeat Hamas… it works together,” he said.Netanyahu’s remarks came after Hamas suggested it was open to a ceasefire agreement with […]
- [Sean Diddy Combs 'Falls To Knees' After Being Acquitted For Sex Trafficking, Guilty Of Prostitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/sean-diddy-combs-falls-to-knees-after-being-acquitted-for-sex-trafficking-guilty-of-prostitution/): Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is found not guilty of racketeering, and not guilty of sex trafficking ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as “Jane”. He is found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, related to both women, but is yet to be sentenced. The charge carries a 10-year maximum prison […]
- [‘Biggest Tax Cuts In History’: Trump Rallies Republicans For House Vote On ‘Big Beautiful Bill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/biggest-tax-cuts-in-history-trump-rallies-republicans-for-house-vote-on-big-beautiful-bill/): Donald Trump expressed confidence in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passing the US House of Representatives after a hard-won vote in the Senate.
- [US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites May Have Set Back Programme By Two Years: Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-strikes-on-iran-nuclear-sites-may-have-set-back-programme-by-two-years-pentagon/): Speaking at a press briefing, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said internal intelligence assessments suggest a degradation of Iran’s nuclear capabilities by “one to two years.”
- [Judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum at the southern US border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/judge-blocks-trumps-ban-on-asylum-at-the-southern-us-border/): The court ruled that Trump’s presidential powers did not authorise him to set up an ‘alternative immigration system’.
- [US says its strikes degraded Iran’s nuclear programme by one to two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-says-its-strikes-degraded-irans-nuclear-programme-by-one-to-two-years/): Pentagon says its intelligence assessments show that Iran’s nuclear sites were destroyed in ‘bold’ US attacks.
- [Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to Idaho murders to avoid death penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/bryan-kohberger-pleads-guilty-to-idaho-murders-to-avoid-death-penalty/): The doctoral student has admitted to breaking into the rental home and killing four University of Idaho students.
- [Dozens missing after ferry carrying 65 people sinks off Indonesia’s Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/dozens-missing-after-ferry-carrying-65-people-sinks-off-indonesias-bali/): National Search and Rescue Agency says rescuers searching for 43 people after vessel sank off resort island.
- [Skydiving Plane Veers Off Runway, Crashes Into Woods In New Jersey; 15 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/skydiving-plane-veers-off-runway-crashes-into-woods-in-new-jersey-15-injured/): A Cessna 208B skydiving aircraft crashed into the woods after veering off the runway at Cross Keys Airport in southern New Jersey. All 15 people onboard were injured.
- [Two Dead, Over 40 Missing After Ferry Sinks In Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/two-dead-over-40-missing-after-ferry-sinks-in-bali/): The ferry was bound for Bali’s Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometer (30-mile) trip; however, it was reported to have sunk almost half an hour after leaving the port.
- [Terrorism, Tech & Trade: Key Takeaways From PM Modi's Talks With Ghanaian President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/terrorism-tech-trade-key-takeaways-from-pm-modis-talks-with-ghanaian-president/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and decided to elevate the “bilateral partnership to a Comprehensive Partnership”.
- [Tibet And China Are Headed For A Spiritual Showdown, How Will The Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/tibet-and-china-are-headed-for-a-spiritual-showdown-how-will-the-next-dalai-lama-be-chosen-4k/): Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama confirmed that he will have a successor when he dies. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had feared a future without a leader. the Dalai Lama said his Gaden Phodrang Trust would have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation, rejecting any role […]
- [PM Modi Receives Ghana's Highest State Honour 'Officer Of The Order Of The Star'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/pm-modi-receives-ghanas-highest-state-honour-officer-of-the-order-of-the-star/): PM Modi was on Wednesday conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, the country’s national honour.
- [‘We’ll Cross That Bridge’: Jaishankar Flags India’s Concerns Over US' Russia Sanctions Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/well-cross-that-bridge-jaishankar-flags-indias-concerns-over-us-russia-sanctions-bill/): Jaishankar said that while developments in the US Congress are always of interest, India would evaluate the bill’s impact if and when it becomes actionable.
- [As Thailand does U-turn on legal cannabis, businesses scramble to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/as-thailand-does-u-turn-on-legal-cannabis-businesses-scramble-to-survive/): Government says decriminalisation fueled social ills, but producers argue new rules will only push industry underground.
- [Diddy verdict raises questions over domestic abuse, power and coercion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diddy-verdict-raises-questions-over-domestic-abuse-power-and-coercion/): The jury’s decision highlights the complexities of intimate partner violence and the legacy of the #MeToo movement.
- [Trump announces deal to impose 20% tariff on trade with Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/trump-announces-deal-to-impose-20-tariff-on-trade-with-vietnam/): Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.
- [EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/eu-presses-china-over-exports-of-rare-earth-elements-and-ukraine-war/): Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25.
- [Alcaraz and Sabalenka restore order at Wimbledon 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/alcaraz-and-sabalenka-restore-order-at-wimbledon-2025/): Men’s second seed, Carlos Alcaraz, and women’s top seed, Aryna Sabalenka, ease into respective third rounds.
- [Restaurant workers say ‘no tax on tips’ undermined by benefits cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/restaurant-workers-say-no-tax-on-tips-undermined-by-benefits-cuts/): Restaurant workers say new work requirements don’t account for the unstable hours inherent in food service.
- ["Message To Saudi" Iran Woos Rivals Amid Blows To Allies, Israel "Arrests Terror Cell" in Syria | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/message-to-saudi-iran-woos-rivals-amid-blows-to-allies-israel-arrests-terror-cell-in-syria-4k/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi passed a message to his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan, Riyadh said on July 2. According to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the message deals with “relations and ways to support and enhance them across all fields.” The message was passed by the Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia […]
- [Russia Hails US Arms Halt As "Closer End” To Ukraine War, Putin Warns Macron Attacks To Continue |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/russia-hails-us-arms-halt-as-closer-end-to-ukraine-war-putin-warns-macron-attacks-to-continue-4k/): The Kremlin on Wednesday (July 2) welcomed a move by the United States to halt some weapons shipments to Ukraine, saying reducing the flow of weapons to Kyiv will help end the conflict faster.”In any case, the fewer the number of weapons that are delivered to Ukraine, the closer the end of the special military […]
- [UK lawmakers vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/uk-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-palestine-action-as-terrorist-group/): Amnesty slams move as ‘unprecedented legal overreach’, puts protesters against Gaza war on a par with al-Qaeda, ISIL.
- [Del Monte seeks bankruptcy protection as consumers turn away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/del-monte-seeks-bankruptcy-protection-as-consumers-turn-away/): Del Monte’s losses have piled up as consumers choose healthier or cheaper alternatives.
- [What’s bringing China and the EU closer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/whats-bringing-china-and-the-eu-closer/): The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation.
- [‘Death or food’: The Palestinians killed by Israel at Gaza’s aid centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/death-or-food-the-palestinians-killed-by-israel-at-gazas-aid-centres/): Palestinians still flock to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites, even after hundreds are killed by Israeli forces.
- [Israel kills Gaza hospital director and his family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/israel-kills-gaza-hospital-director-and-his-family/): An Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza killed the director of the Indonesian Hospital.
- [Woman rescued from rubble and fire after Israeli strike in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/woman-rescued-from-rubble-and-fire-after-israeli-strike-in-gaza/): Video shows the rescue of a woman from rubble and flames in Gaza City following an an Israeli bombing.
- [Jury clears Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on most serious sexual offence charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/jury-clears-sean-diddy-combs-on-most-serious-sexual-offence-charges/): A New York jury found rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sexual trafficking and engaging in a criminal enterprise.
- [Gill and India dominate England on the first day of second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/gill-and-india-dominate-england-on-the-first-day-of-second-test/): India close on 310-5 on Day One of the second Test against England as captain Shubam Gill hits second century of series.
- [Fluminense vs Al Hilal: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/fluminense-vs-al-hilal-fifa-club-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineups/): Brazil’s Fluminense face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in first of the quarterfinals of the the FIFA Club World Cup.
- [Three Indians Abducted In Terror Strike On Cement Plant In Mali, Govt Says Rescue Efforts Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/three-indians-abducted-in-terror-strike-on-cement-plant-in-mali-govt-says-rescue-efforts-underway/): Three Indian nationals were abducted from Diamond Cement Factory in Mali on July 1 during a terrorist attack.
- [At least eight people die in record-breaking heatwave across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/at-least-eight-people-die-in-record-breaking-heatwave-across-europe/): Scientists say heatwaves and storms are becoming more intense due to human-driven climate change.
- [Hamas-run court gives Gaza gang leader Abu Shabab 10 days to surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/hamas-run-court-gives-gaza-gang-leader-abu-shabab-10-days-to-surrender/): Abu Shabab is the leader of the Popular Forces, a criminal group in southern Gaza thought to be backed by Israel.
- [Snake on a plane delays flight in Australia by two hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/snake-on-a-plane-delays-flight-in-australia-by-two-hours/): A domestic flight in Australia was delayed for nearly two hours after a snake was found in the cargo hold of the plane.
- [Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on two of five counts in sex abuse trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/sean-diddy-combs-convicted-on-two-of-five-counts-in-sex-abuse-trial/): US jury in New York clears music mogul of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.
- [Sailing to break the siege on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/sailing-to-break-the-siege-on-gaza/): Al Jazeera Mubasher’s Omar Faiad recounts life aboard the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza.
- [Can the DRC-Rwanda deal deliver peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/can-the-drc-rwanda-deal-deliver-peace/): The US-brokered peace agreement comes after years of conflict, displacing 7 million people.
- ['If There Are Terror Attacks, We'll Respond': Jaishankar To Quad Partners On Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/if-there-are-terror-attacks-well-respond-jaishankar-to-quad-partners-on-pahalgam/): The foreign ministers of the QUAD group – the US, India, Japan, and Australia – condemned the Pahalgam terror attack during Wednesday’s meeting in Washington.
- [UK's Princess Kate Opens Up About Her Cancer Journey: 'Had To Put On Brave Face'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/uks-princess-kate-opens-up-about-her-cancer-journey-had-to-put-on-brave-face/): Kate announced in March last year that she would undergo chemotherapy after an unspecified form of cancer was detected following major abdominal surgery.
- [Iran Partially Closes Airspace To Flights Days After Opening Skies To Transit Traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/iran-partially-closes-airspace-to-flights-days-after-opening-skies-to-transit-traffic/): An Iranian official said that the closure was based on a decision by a coordination committee within the country’s civil aviation authority, citing ongoing security concerns
- [‘Classroom Predators’ Spark Safety Fears: Infamous Cases Of Teachers Grooming Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/classroom-predators-spark-safety-fears-infamous-cases-of-teachers-grooming-kids/): A Mumbai teacher was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old student by getting him drunk and feeding him anti-anxiety pills.
- [As QUAD Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, India SCO-res Against China-Pakistan Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/as-quad-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-sco-res-against-china-pakistan-plot/): The absence of any mention of the Pahalgam terror attack in the SCO communiqué, where India was the victim, reveals the fault lines within the 10-member grouping
- [Russian strikes hit Ukraine after US announces weapon shipment cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/russian-strikes-hit-ukraine-after-us-announces-weapon-shipment-cuts/): Russian strikes hit across Ukraine after the US announced it would halt some weapon shipments.
- [Can Trump strip Musk and Mamdani of their US citizenship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/can-trump-strip-musk-and-mamdani-of-their-us-citizenship/): Trump threatened to arrest Zohran Mamdani if the latter did not cooperate with ICE deportation operations in New York.
- [Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/tesla-global-sales-fall-amid-musk-backlash-and-pressure-on-ev-market/): Other carmakers including Volvo and Rivian reported a drop in sales on Wednesday.
- [Several Pakistani Accounts Blocked During Op Sindoor Reinstated After Govt Review: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/several-pakistani-accounts-blocked-during-op-sindoor-reinstated-after-govt-review-sources/): Restrictions were imposed earlier this year during India’s Operation Sindoor counter-terror campaign.
- [Rajnath Singh, Hegseth To Sign Next 10-Year India-US Defence Framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/rajnath-singh-hegseth-to-sign-next-10-year-india-us-defence-framework/): Hegseth emphasized the priority the United States places on India as its key defense partner in South Asia
- [Modi Becomes First Indian PM To Visit Ghana In 30 Years, Gets Guard Of Honour And 21-Gun Salute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/modi-becomes-first-indian-pm-to-visit-ghana-in-30-years-gets-guard-of-honour-and-21-gun-salute/): The Prime Minister was warmly greeted by members of the Indian diaspora in Accra upon his arrival at the hotel where he will be staying during his two-day visit to Ghana.
- [Hamas studying new ceasefire proposals, calls for end to Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/hamas-studying-new-ceasefire-proposals-calls-for-end-to-gaza-war/): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says the deal is popular both in Israeli cabinet and within the public at large.
- [Why Are People Calling Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's $50 Million Wedding 'Cheap'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/why-are-people-calling-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchezs-50-million-wedding-cheap/): The wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez was estimated to be $50 million (Rs 427 crore) with mega Hollywood stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Sydney Sweeney.
- [‘US Is The Hottest Nation’: Trump Cheers ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Win With A Swipe At Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-is-the-hottest-nation-trump-cheers-big-beautiful-bill-win-with-a-swipe-at-biden/): Donald Trump declared the US the “hottest nation” after Senate passed his tax-and-spending bill, citing unprecedented economic growth.
- [Israel’s Top Diplomat Urges Netanyahu Not to Miss Trump’s Gaza Truce Deal, Hamas Demands End To War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/israels-top-diplomat-urges-netanyahu-not-to-miss-trumps-gaza-truce-deal-hamas-demands-end-to-war/): Israel’s foreign minister said on July 2 said that any opportunity to secure the release of hostages in Gaza must not be missedHis remarks follow US President Trump’s call for Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire, which he said had Israel’s support. Hamas said it is open to a ceasefire agreement but is stopping short […]
- [The worldwide reach of the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/the-worldwide-reach-of-the-middle-east/): Getting entangled in conflicts thousands of kilometres away from home.
- [US won’t retry Diddy case “just to get racketeering”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/us-wont-retry-diddy-case-just-to-get-racketeering/): “I don’t think that any prosecutor is going to drag those women back into court to tell their story entirely again…”
- [Calling out Israel is not “fuelling anti-Semitism”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/calling-out-israel-is-not-fuelling-anti-semitism/): Majed Bamya says using Jewish identity as a “shield” for Israel’s crimes against Gaza civilians is “not acceptable.”
- [Japanese activist pledges to continue daily Gaza protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/japanese-activist-pledges-to-continue-daily-gaza-protests/): Japanese activist Yusuke Furusawa has been protesting alone against the Gaza genocide for more than 600 days.
- [Tibetan Govt-In-Exile Rejects China Stand On Dalai Lama's Successor: 'Offender Of The Faith'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/tibetan-govt-in-exile-rejects-china-stand-on-dalai-lamas-successor-offender-of-the-faith/): The Central Tibetan Administration dismissed China’s objection to Dalai Lama’s successor, affirming only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his future reincarnation.
- ['I'll Save New York, I've The Cards': Trump Targets Zohran Mamdani With 'Lunatic' Dig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/ill-save-new-york-ive-the-cards-trump-targets-zohran-mamdani-with-lunatic-dig/): Trump called Zohran Mamdani a “Communist Lunatic” and vowed to stop him from “destroying New York.”
- [What Is ‘Golden Urn’? The Ancient Ritual At The Heart Of Dalai Lama Succession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/what-is-golden-urn-the-ancient-ritual-at-the-heart-of-dalai-lama-succession/): The 14th Dalai Lama announced that the institution will continue after his death, rejecting China’s Golden Urn ritual for selecting his reincarnation.
- [Was Khalistani Separatist Who Defiled Tricolour In UK ‘Poisoned’? Family Seeks New Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/was-khalistani-separatist-who-defiled-tricolour-in-uk-poisoned-family-seeks-new-probe/): The family of UK-based Khalistani separatist Avtar Singh Khanda is now demanding a fresh probe into his death.
- [‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/every-day-i-see-land-disappear-surinames-battle-to-keep-sea-at-bay/): Suriname faces severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels, threatening communities along its vulnerable coastline.
- [Clashes at Istanbul protest marking 100 days since mayor’s detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/clashes-at-istanbul-protest-marking-100-days-since-mayors-detention/): Video shows thousands rallying outside Istanbul’s municipality building to mark 100 days since dismissed Mayor
- [Video: Massive wildfires break out in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/video-massive-wildfires-break-out-in-spain/): Videos posted on social media show flames and towering plumes of smoke in the Catalonia region of Northeastern Spain.
- [Gaza youth shun turmeric video trend due to food crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/gaza-youth-shun-turmeric-video-trend-due-to-food-crisis/): Palestinians in Gaza have been using the viral ‘turmeric trend’ to talk about their hunger and Israel’s genocide in Gaza
- [Palestine Action is a moral compass. That’s why the UK wants it banned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/palestine-action-is-a-moral-compass-thats-why-the-uk-wants-it-banned/): The UK once called me a terrorist for resisting hate. Now it’s doing the same to those opposing genocide.
- [Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to six months in contempt case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/bangladesh-ex-pm-hasina-sentenced-to-six-months-in-contempt-case/): Bangladesh’s interim government says the conviction shows commitment to justice.
- [North Korea To Triple Troop Deployment To Aid Russia, Ukrainian Intel Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/north-korea-to-triple-troop-deployment-to-aid-russia-ukrainian-intel-warns/): North Korea plans to send 30,000 more troops to support Russia in Ukraine, tripling its current deployment. Satellite imagery suggests troop movement has begun.
- [Decoding China's Ethnic Engineering In Lhasa, Strategy To Control Dalai Lama Succession | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/decoding-chinas-ethnic-engineering-in-lhasa-strategy-to-control-dalai-lama-succession-exclusive/): China’s plan to select a new Dalai Lama, as seen in its earlier Panchen Lama power grab, is designed to erase Tibetan resistance spiritually and politically, said sources
- [Foxconn Asks Chinese Staff At iPhone Plants In India To Return Home: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/foxconn-asks-chinese-staff-at-iphone-plants-in-india-to-return-home-report/): Foxconn asked hundreds of Chinese engineers in India’s iPhone factories to return home.
- [Indian-American Woman Accused Of Killing ‘Possessed’ Son Added To FBI’s Ten Most Wanted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/indian-american-woman-accused-of-killing-possessed-son-added-to-fbis-ten-most-wanted/): Cindy Rodriguez Singh, accused of killing her six-year-old son, is now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list with a $250,000 reward. She fled to India in March 2023.
- [Explosions At Fireworks Warehouse Prompt Evacuation In California’s Yolo County | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/explosions-at-fireworks-warehouse-prompt-evacuation-in-californias-yolo-county-watch/): The plume of smoke reached altitudes between 10,000 and 15,000 feet, according to reports
- [Blasts Rock’ Iran Army Base, Tehran Admits ‘Heavy Damage’ To Fordow, US, Israel To ‘Celebrate’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/blasts-rock-iran-army-base-tehran-admits-heavy-damage-to-fordow-us-israel-to-celebrate-4k/): Multiple explosions were heard near a military base in Shahr-e Ray, southeast of Tehran, with smoke rising from the site This was reported by an open-source intelligence monitor in a post on X on July 1Meanwhile, Iran told CBS News that the US bombing of the key Fordow nuclear site has “seriously and heavily damaged” […]
- [‘Porta-Potty’ Parties: How Women Are Lured Into Degrading Sex Acts In Dubai’s Elite Circles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/porta-potty-parties-how-women-are-lured-into-degrading-sex-acts-in-dubais-elite-circles/): “Porta-Potty” parties in Dubai: Colombian influencer Laura Sánchez warns young women on TikTok to beware of ‘luxury offers’ hiding abuse and exploitation in Dubai.
- [Melinda Opens Up About Divorce From Bill Gates: ‘I Knew It In My Soul That...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/melinda-opens-up-about-divorce-from-bill-gates-i-knew-it-in-my-soul-that/): Melinda French Gates shared her emotional journey to end her 27-year marriage to Bill Gates. They divorced in 2021.
- [11th Panchen Lama: 30 Years On, Questions Remain Over Missing Boy Chosen By Dalai Lama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/11th-panchen-lama-30-years-on-questions-remain-over-missing-boy-chosen-by-dalai-lama/): Thirty years after his disappearance, questions continue to surround the whereabouts of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama.
- [‘Rude To Me’: Queen Elizabeth’s Private Frustration With Prince Harry-Meghan Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/rude-to-me-queen-elizabeths-private-frustration-with-prince-harry-meghan-revealed/): Queen Elizabeth II felt deeply hurt and personally slighted by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure.
- [Video: A home-turned-library to tackle the Philippines’ reading crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/video-a-home-turned-library-to-tackle-the-philippines-reading-crisis/): A retired accountant has turned his home in Manila into a public library.
- [Did God want Trump to bomb Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/did-god-want-trump-to-bomb-iran/): Invoking God to bomb Iran, Trump is reviving a deadly tradition of religiously justified US violence.
- [At least three dead after AU helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/at-least-three-dead-after-au-helicopter-crashes-at-airport-in-somalia/): Helicopter with eight people on board crashes at Aden Adde airport, the main international airport in Mogadishu.
- ['We Ought To Get Them The Hell Out': Trump Suggests Deporting US Citizens With Criminal Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/we-ought-to-get-them-the-hell-out-trump-suggests-deporting-us-citizens-with-criminal-records/): During a visit to a migrant detention centre, Trump told reporters there are “many immigrants who are now citizens” who have been involved in serious crimes.
- ['First Deport Melania, Her Parents And Barron': Thousands Sign Petition Amid Trump's Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/02/first-deport-melania-her-parents-and-barron-thousands-sign-petition-amid-trumps-crackdown/): A petition titled “Deport Melania” gained nearly 3,000 signatures, demanding the deportation of Melania Trump, her parents and her son Barron.
- [Girl's Dad On Disney Cruise Did Not Place Her On Railing Before Horrifying Plunge, Reveals Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/girls-dad-on-disney-cruise-did-not-place-her-on-railing-before-horrifying-plunge-reveals-probe/): The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the claims that the father held his 5-year-old daughter on the railing were false.
- [Who Is PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar And Why Did PM Modi Call Her 'Bihar Ki Beti? | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/who-is-pm-kamla-persad-bissessar-and-why-did-pm-modi-call-her-bihar-ki-beti-in-pics/): Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world’s most admired and visionary leaders
- [PM Modi Gifts Ayodhya Mandir Replica, Sarayu Water To Trinidad & Tobago, Mentions 'Sri Ram' Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/pm-modi-gifts-ayodhya-mandir-replica-sarayu-water-to-trinidad-tobago-mentions-sri-ram-link/): PM Modi recalled how Indian community in Trinidad & Tobago contributed to construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and said that he brought a replica of the temple with same devotion.
- [Zohran Mamdani Under Fire For Marking 'Black' Race On Columbia Form Despite Current Denial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/zohran-mamdani-under-fire-for-marking-black-race-on-columbia-form-despite-current-denial/): Zohran Mamdani recently denied being identified as Black or African American. However, a report revealed that he had checked all such boxes in his Columbia University application.
- [Pentagon Contradicts Trump? US Changes Assessment Of Damage To Iran's Nuclear Sites, Again | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/pentagon-contradicts-trump-us-changes-assessment-of-damage-to-irans-nuclear-sites-again-4k/): The Pentagon says American and Israeli bombing campaigns set back Iran’s nuclear program by one to two years. It’s the latest in a series of shifting assessments of the damage the bunker buster bombs inflicted on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Earlier this week, the chief United Nations nuclear inspector said that Iran could be enriching uranium […]
- [Chicago mass shooting leaves four dead, 14 injured outside downtown lounge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/chicago-mass-shooting-leaves-four-dead-14-injured-outside-downtown-lounge/): The police said gunmen opened fire in the River North neighbourhood. At least three victims are in critical condition.
- [Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/football-world-mourns-diogo-jota-following-deadly-car-crash/): The football world has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
- [Israel attacks car near Beirut during rush hour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israel-attacks-car-near-beirut-during-rush-hour/): An Israeli drone attack killed at least one person and injured three others near Beirut, Lebanon, during rush hour.
- [US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-issues-first-wave-of-iran-sanctions-after-ceasefire-in-12-day-war/): Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.
- [Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-afghanistans-taliban-government/): Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.
- [Trump Triumphs As US Congress Clears 'Big, Beautiful Bill', Sends It To President's Desk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trump-triumphs-as-us-congress-clears-big-beautiful-bill-sends-it-to-presidents-desk/): The passage followed days of intense negotiations and extended voting sessions in both chambers
- ["Russia Will Not Back Down" Putin Stands Firm On Ukraine 'War Goals' During Phone Call With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-will-not-back-down-putin-stands-firm-on-ukraine-war-goals-during-phone-call-with-trump/): President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for ‘nearly hour’ on a ‘negotiated solution’ on the Ukraine war. Trump reportedly stated he wanted to bring the conflict to swift halt. But Putin insisted that Russia “will achieve its goal of removing root issues that led to Ukraine conflict” and “will not step […]
- [Is ChatGPT hurting our critical thinking skills?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/is-chatgpt-hurting-our-critical-thinking-skills/): An MIT study finds ChatGPT may be hurting critical thinking skills. How do you use AI tools while protecting your brain?
- [England-India: Gill breaks Tendulkar record in second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/england-india-gill-breaks-tendulkar-record-in-second-test/): With 269 runs, captain Shubman Gill breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most scored outside the Indian subcontinent.
- [UN expert outlines how companies profit from Israel’s genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/un-expert-outlines-how-companies-profit-from-israels-genocide/): The UN’s Francesca Albanese has accused major companies of profiting from Israeli genocide and occupation.
- [Russia ‘will not back down’ on Ukraine war goals, Putin tells Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-will-not-back-down-on-ukraine-war-goals-putin-tells-trump/): Russian president says future talks need to be between Kyiv and Moscow amid signs latter does not want US involvement.
- [How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/how-will-the-next-dalai-lama-be-chosen/): China insists it should have a say in the process to select Tibetan spiritual leader.
- [Israel strikes Gaza school as over 300 Palestinians killed in 48 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israel-strikes-gaza-school-as-over-300-palestinians-killed-in-48-hours/): Books and clothes were scattered amongst the rubble after Israel’s deadly attack on a school sheltering Palestinian fami
- [Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-passes-the-us-house-of-representatives/): The vote follows a marathon speech from Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who denounced the bill as reckless.
- [Iran To Decide Talks With US After "No Attack" Guarantee, Putin Tells Trump to Pursue Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/iran-to-decide-talks-with-us-after-no-attack-guarantee-putin-tells-trump-to-pursue-diplomacy/): Israeli spy chief David Barnea has claimed that Israel inflicted “significant damage” on Iran in last month’s 12-day operation. David Barnea, who heads Mossad, also suggested that Tel Aviv needs to continue its operations against the Islamic Republic.“Our mission is not over. We are committed to continuing our efforts with determination in order to prevent […]
- [Russia Officially Recognises Afghanistan's Taliban Govt: 'New Phase Of Positive Ties'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-officially-recognises-afghanistans-taliban-govt-new-phase-of-positive-ties/): In April, Russia removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organisations and has since invited them to official events
- [Chelsea vs Palmeiras: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/chelsea-vs-palmeiras-fifa-club-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineup/): English Premier League club Chelsea face Brazil’s Palmeiras in the second quarterfinal of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
- ['Ocean, Big Sea': What Does The Word 'Dalai' In Dalai Lama Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/ocean-big-sea-what-does-the-word-dalai-in-dalai-lama-mean/): The title “Dalai Lama” is a combination of the Sino-Mongolian word dalai meaning “big sea” and the Tibetan word bla-ma meaning “guru, teacher”
- [Massive Twin Blasts, Cars Hurled In The Air: Israeli Strikes In Busy Tehran Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/massive-twin-blasts-cars-hurled-in-the-air-israeli-strikes-in-busy-tehran-street/): The purported CCTV footage, which is doing the rounds on social media, shows twin explosions in a busy city street with buildings and moving traffic on the roads
- ['He Could Get Offended': Putin Rushes Out Of Conclave To Keep Trump From Waiting Too Long](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/he-could-get-offended-putin-rushes-out-of-conclave-to-keep-trump-from-waiting-too-long/): Russian President Putin left the Strong Ideas forum to speak with US President Trump. They discussed Middle East tensions and Ukraine, emphasizing diplomatic solutions.
- [Will Gaza finally get a ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/will-gaza-finally-get-a-ceasefire/): The US president says he’ll be ‘very firm’ with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Israeli drone attack near Beirut kills at least one, injures three others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israeli-drone-attack-near-beirut-kills-at-least-one-injures-three-others/): Air raid hits vehicle in Khaldeh, south of Lebanese capital, as Israel continues its near-daily attacks on Lebanon.
- [Solid US job numbers mask weakness underneath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/solid-us-job-numbers-mask-weakness-underneath/): Private sector sees no change as manufacturing and retail sectors grapple with the Trump tariffs.
- [Saudi Arabia Activates First THAAD Missile Killer, Iran "Fully Prepared" to Counter Israel-US | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/saudi-arabia-activates-first-thaad-missile-killer-iran-fully-prepared-to-counter-israel-us-4k/): Saudi Arabia has announced the activation of the first US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) air defence system and the operational readiness of its first associated unit. Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said that the system was inaugurated after it was tested within the Kingdom’s territories. “The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces inaugurated the first […]
- [Indian-Origin Doctor Accused Of Killing 4-Year-Old Daughter In Florida, Staged Drowning In Pool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/indian-origin-doctor-accused-of-killing-4-year-old-daughter-in-florida-staged-drowning-in-pool/): Initially treated as a tragic accident, the case took a dark turn when the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office found no water in the child’s lungs or stomach
- [Water For Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/water-for-data/): What’s the environmental cost of our increasing data usage?
- [Did Democrat Zohran Mamdani struggle with Black and working-class voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/did-democrat-zohran-mamdani-struggle-with-black-and-working-class-voters/): An analysis suggests the New York City mayoral hopeful trailed among certain demographics. What’s behind the numbers?
- [Israel's 230-Kg Bomb That Flattened Popular Gaza Cafe: All About US-Made MK-32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israels-230-kg-bomb-that-flattened-popular-gaza-cafe-all-about-us-made-mk-32/): An Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s al-Baqa café killed 24-36 people, sparking international criticism.
- [Zohran Mamdani Blasts "Desperate" Trump, Cites Reason Why The President Wants To 'Arrest' Him | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/zohran-mamdani-blasts-desperate-trump-cites-reason-why-the-president-wants-to-arrest-him-4k/): Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, hit back at President Donald Trump, accusing him of issuing deportation threats in retaliation for opposing federal immigration enforcement. Mamdani called it a “desperate” bid to divert attention from what he described as Trump’s “war on working people.” Since Mamdani’s primary victory, Trump and other […]
- [Satellite Images Confirm Chinese Spy Vessel's Deployment In Indian Ocean Region In May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/satellite-images-confirm-chinese-spy-vessels-deployment-in-indian-ocean-region-in-may/): The Chinese vessel, Da Yang Yi Hao, was seen in the Indian Ocean in May, after India’s Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan, raising concerns of snooping.
- [‘We’ll Fulfil Our Aims In Ukraine, But Open To Dialogue’: Putin To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/well-fulfil-our-aims-in-ukraine-but-open-to-dialogue-putin-to-trump/): Post Content
- [Russia Makes Battlefield Gains Across Ukraine, Summer Of 2025 Proves To Be Putin's Second Wind? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russia-makes-battlefield-gains-across-ukraine-summer-of-2025-proves-to-be-putins-second-wind-4k/): Russia’s summer offensive in eastern Ukraine, launched back in May, is showing battlefield gains across multiple fronts. The playbook is to use probing and attacking tactics with small, fast-moving units as fighting escalates daily. With its advance, Russia has shifted the advantage on the battlefield. In May, Russian forces seized roughly 170 square miles, more […]
- [Telangana Factory Blast: Death Toll Climbs- Negligence Or Systemic Failure? | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/telangana-factory-blast-death-toll-climbs-negligence-or-systemic-failure-brass-tacks/): A devastating explosion at the Sigachi factory in Telangana has now claimed 40 lives, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about industrial safety. Was it sheer negligence, or is the state dragging its feet in ensuring accountability? n18oc_world
- [Several People Stabbed Near Shopping Centre In Finland's Tampere, One Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/several-people-stabbed-near-shopping-centre-in-finlands-tampere-one-arrested/): Several people were stabbed near a shopping centre in Tampere, Finland. Police arrested one person and stated the situation is no longer dangerous.
- ['Just 30 Seconds To React...': Pakistan PM's Aide On India's Brahmos Strike During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/just-30-seconds-to-react-pakistan-pms-aide-on-indias-brahmos-strike-during-op-sindoor/): Rana Sanaullah, top Pakistani politician, said that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s military had just 30 to 45 seconds to determine if an Indian BrahMos missile was nuclear.
- [18-Year-Old TikTok Star Chrystofer Whyte Shot Dead At New Jersey Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/18-year-old-tiktok-star-chrystofer-whyte-shot-dead-at-new-jersey-beach/): TikTok influencer Chrystofer A. Whyte, 18, was fatally shot at a New Jersey beach. Police arrested two suspects, including a juvenile charged with murder.
- [Diogo Jota: What happened to the Liverpool and Portugal football star?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diogo-jota-what-happened-to-the-liverpool-and-portugal-football-star/): The football world remains in shock after tragic road accident involving Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother.
- [Iran says it is committed to NPT, slams Germany’s support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/iran-says-it-is-committed-to-npt-slams-germanys-support-for-israel/): Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi rebukes Germany for criticising Tehran over suspending nuclear cooperation with IAEA
- [Fact-checking Trump’s immigration and One Big Beautiful Bill claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/fact-checking-trumps-immigration-and-one-big-beautiful-bill-claims/): US president made a series of remarks while touring Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention centre.
- [4 Injured After Man Attacks People With Axe On Germany Train, Suspect Detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/4-injured-after-man-attacks-people-with-axe-on-germany-train-suspect-detained/): A man attacked and slightly injured four people with an axe on a train in southeast Germany’s Bavaria on Thursday. He was detained by police.
- [Diogo Jota's Wedding Reel Shared Hours Before Fatal Crash Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diogo-jotas-wedding-reel-shared-hours-before-fatal-crash-goes-viral-watch/): The video, captioned “A day we will never forget”, shows the couple preparing for their wedding inside a church in Porto, Portugal
- [Did a humanitarian aid operation turn into a “killing field”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/did-a-humanitarian-aid-operation-turn-into-a-killing-field/): The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation promised aid to starving Palestinians. But its sites have become death traps.
- [After backing Israel, Iran’s self-styled crown prince loses support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/after-backing-israel-irans-self-styled-crown-prince-loses-support/): Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy.
- [What We Know About 'Scattered Spider', The Group Behind Airline Cyberattacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/what-we-know-about-scattered-spider-the-group-behind-airline-cyberattacks/): The victims so far include WestJet (Canada), Hawaiian Airlines (USA), and Qantas (Australia)
- [Who Is Kylie Page, 28-Year-Old Adult Film Actor Who Died Due To Drug Overdose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/who-is-kylie-page-28-year-old-adult-film-actor-who-died-due-to-drug-overdose/): Kylie Page, adult film star and Netflix reality show alum, died at 28 in Los Angeles. Found unresponsive at her Hollywood home, suspected drug overdose.
- [China Slams Hegseth's "Hegemonic Mindset" Says US "Inciting Conflict", Urges EU to "Foster..." | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/china-slams-hegseths-hegemonic-mindset-says-us-inciting-conflict-urges-eu-to-foster-4k/): A top Chinese party official criticized the U.S. defense chief for inciting conflicts and called for cooperation between China and the U.S. on Thursday (July 3).Liu Jianchao, the head of the International Department of China’s ruling Communist Party, said the remarks of the U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth constituted “a new incarnation of hegemonic thinking.”During […]
- [US contractors say live rounds are being shot at Gaza aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-contractors-say-live-rounds-are-being-shot-at-gaza-aid-seekers/): An Associated Press report reveals leaked footage from sites of the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- [Deputy head of Russian navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk, Moscow says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/deputy-head-of-russian-navy-killed-by-ukraine-in-kursk-moscow-says/): Mikhail Gudkov, 42, is one of the most senior Russian commanders to have died in the war.
- [The victims of Israel’s attack on a Gaza beach cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/the-victims-of-israels-attack-on-a-gaza-beach-cafe/): A one-year-old girl is among at least 39 people who were killed in an Israeli attack on a beach cafe in Gaza.
- [US-Japan trade deal – will this one be too tricky for Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-japan-trade-deal-will-this-one-be-too-tricky-for-trump/): Trump says Japan is ‘spoiled’ and that he doubts the US will make a deal with the country.
- [Sinaloa Cartel member talks to Al Jazeera about faction war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/sinaloa-cartel-member-talks-to-al-jazeera-about-faction-war/): A member of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel has told Al Jazeera that the civil war between rival factions won’t be end
- [Video: UN expert rails against ‘economy of genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/video-un-expert-rails-against-economy-of-genocide/): UN Special Rapporteur has named dozens of companies implicated what she calls “an economy of genocide”.
- [Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ help grow the US economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/will-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-help-grow-the-us-economy/): Donald Trump says his sweeping tax cuts will grow the economy. But, critics say the bill will increase national debt.
- [Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile ‘now complete’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/ethiopias-pm-abiy-ahmed-says-mega-dam-gerd-on-the-nile-now-complete/): Sudan and Egypt are concerned about its effect on their water supply, but Abiy says the dam will benefit them all.
- [Iran releases video of Israeli strike on Tehran in June](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/iran-releases-video-of-israeli-strike-on-tehran-in-june/): Iranian media has released a video showing the moment an Israeli attack targeted Tehran during its conflict in June.
- [900 Earthquakes In 2 Weeks: Sleepless Nights For Anxious Residents In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/900-earthquakes-in-2-weeks-sleepless-nights-for-anxious-residents-in-japan/): The Tokara Islands in southern Japan are witnessing unusually high seismic activity in recent weeks, leaving residents anxious and sleep-deprived.
- [Bidriware To Filigree: PM Modi’s Gifts To Ghana First Couple Reflect India’s Craft Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/bidriware-to-filigree-pm-modis-gifts-to-ghana-first-couple-reflect-indias-craft-legacy/): Prime Minister Modi gifted traditional handcrafted items to the President of Ghana and his spouse, showcasing India’s rich artisanal heritage.
- [US Police Bodycam Reveals Horror Inside Retired Detective's Trash-Filled Home | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-police-bodycam-reveals-horror-inside-retired-detectives-trash-filled-home-video/): Garbage, cans, bottles, old furniture and used toilet paper were piled so high that firefighters had to remove the front door
- [Ghanaian MPs Wear Indian Attire To Welcome PM Modi In Parliament | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/ghanaian-mps-wear-indian-attire-to-welcome-pm-modi-in-parliament-watch/): Two Ghanaian lawmakers greeted PM Modi dressed in Indian traditional wear, a rare gesture of cultural solidarity.
- [News18 Evening Digest: End-of-Life Vehicles To Get Fuel In Delhi, PM Modi Addresses Ghana Parliament & More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/news18-evening-digest-end-of-life-vehicles-to-get-fuel-in-delhi-pm-modi-addresses-ghana-parliament-more/): We are also covering: Pune Woman Raped In Posh Society and US Teacher Has Sex With Student Over 50 Times, Asks Court To Let Her Live Closer To Victim.
- [Drive-By Shooting Outside Chicago Nightclub Leaves 4 Dead, 14 Wounded | US News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/drive-by-shooting-outside-chicago-nightclub-leaves-4-dead-14-wounded-us-news-news18/): Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.The shooting happened late Wednesday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Several media outlets said it happened outside a restaurant and lounge that had hosted an album release […]
- [Mid-Air Brawl: Indian-Origin Man Tries To Assault Flyer, Gets Beaten Up Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/mid-air-brawl-indian-origin-man-tries-to-assault-flyer-gets-beaten-up-himself/): Sharma allegedly issued bizarre threats mid-air before attacking Keanu Evans, who fought back and restrained him until landing.
- [After Asim Munir, Pakistan's Air Force Chief Lands In US To Strengthen Defence Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/after-asim-munir-pakistans-air-force-chief-lands-in-us-to-strengthen-defence-ties/): Pakistan’s Chief of the Air Staff, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, arrived on an official visit to the US to step up military engagements after Asim Munir’s visit.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo mourns Diogo Jota’s death: ‘It doesn’t make sense’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/cristiano-ronaldo-mourns-diogo-jotas-death-it-doesnt-make-sense/): The Portugal football team captain reacts to the passing of his teammate Diogo Jota, killed in a car crash.
- [UN expert calls on world to end trade with Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/un-expert-calls-on-world-to-end-trade-with-israels-economy-of-genocide/): UN Special Rapporteur Albanese says dozens of companies play a role in ‘sustaining Israel’s settler-colonial project’.
- [Wildfire on Greek island of Crete forces evacuation of 1,500](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/wildfire-on-greek-island-of-crete-forces-evacuation-of-1500/): The blaze comes as southern Europe contends with an acute summer heatwave which has killed people in several countries.
- [Could far-right Reform really win a UK general election now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/could-far-right-reform-really-win-a-uk-general-election-now/): YouGov poll suggests Reform UK would be country’s largest party, while former ruling Conservative Party slips further.
- [Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Fiery Car Crash in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/liverpool-star-diogo-jota-dies-in-fiery-car-crash-in-spain/): Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother died in a fiery car crash near Zamora on July 3. Their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. Both bodies were taken for autopsy. Jota recently married and helped Liverpool win the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Diogo Jota's Lamborghini Suffered Burst Tyre While Overtaking: How Fatal Crash Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diogo-jotas-lamborghini-suffered-burst-tyre-while-overtaking-how-fatal-crash-happened/): The Spanish police said evidence suggests that the Lamborghini suffered a burst tyre due to which it veered off the road and burst into flames
- [Zelensky Vows "Protection" as US Halts Aid to Kyiv, Lawmaker Warns "Going to Lose More Lives" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/zelensky-vows-protection-as-us-halts-aid-to-kyiv-lawmaker-warns-going-to-lose-more-lives-4k/): Ukraine launched deep drone strikes on Russian military radar and air defence systems in Crimea and an arms plant in Lipetsk, while also targeting a depot in occupied Donetsk. Meanwhile, the US paused some weapons shipments, including Patriot missiles and precision-guided bombs, citing stockpile concerns, sparking bipartisan criticism in Congress. President Zelensky urged continued support, […]
- [Russian Deputy Navy Chief Killed In Ukraine's Attack On Kursk Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/russian-deputy-navy-chief-killed-in-ukraines-attack-on-kursk-region/): Mikhail Gudkov, who served as deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was killed during “combat operations” in the Kursk region, officials said.
- [US secures trade deal with Vietnam as negotiations continue with S Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-secures-trade-deal-with-vietnam-as-negotiations-continue-with-s-korea/): Analysts say the US-Vietnam trade deal may give a glimpse of the template the US will use with other Asian countries. 
- [From chants to jet parts, UK stance on Gaza is under scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/from-chants-to-jet-parts-uk-stance-on-gaza-is-under-scrutiny/): UK rappers are under criminal investigation over chants at the Glastonbury festival targeting Israel’s military.
- [4 Killed, 14 Injured In Drive-By Shooting In Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/4-killed-14-injured-in-drive-by-shooting-in-chicago/): Someone opened fire into a crowd standing outside, police said, and the vehicle immediately drove away
- [Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Heads For Final Vote: How It Would Benefit Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-heads-for-final-vote-how-it-would-benefit-indians/): Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ awaits a final vote in the US House after a narrow passage in the Senate. The updated bill has reduced tax rate on remittances.
- [Hindu pilgrimage begins in Kashmir in wake of India-Pakistan conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/hindu-pilgrimage-begins-in-kashmir-in-wake-of-india-pakistan-conflict/): Security has been beefed up for this pilgrimage, taking place just months after a deadly gun attack in the area. 
- [Thailand appoints another acting prime minister amid political turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/thailand-appoints-another-acting-prime-minister-amid-political-turmoil/): The country has had three leaders in as many days, following a court’s decision to suspend Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
- [Diogo Jota: Reactions to death of Liverpool and Portugal star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diogo-jota-reactions-to-death-of-liverpool-and-portugal-star/): Tributes are coming in following the passing of the popular footballer, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
- [‘Progress Can't Come Without Giving Voice To The Global South’: PM Modi To Ghanaian Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/progress-cant-come-without-giving-voice-to-the-global-south-pm-modi-to-ghanaian-parliament/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Ghanaian parliament, signed pacts in R&D, medicine, and cultural exchange, and paid respects at the Nkrumah memorial.
- ['Not Merely A System': PM Modi Hails India's Democracy In Ghana Parliament Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/not-merely-a-system-pm-modi-hails-indias-democracy-in-ghana-parliament-address/): PM Modi said that democracy is not just a system in India but is an institution. He said there are 2,500 political parties in India and the opposition also ruled several states
- [F-35 Jet Stranded In Kerala: Who Builds It, What It Can Do, And Why It’s In Such High Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/f-35-jet-stranded-in-kerala-who-builds-it-what-it-can-do-and-why-its-in-such-high-demand/): Built by a dozen nations, armed with cutting-edge tech, and flying in three avatars, the F-35 is the world’s most networked combat aircraft
- [Actor Richard Gere Spotted In Dharamshala For Dalai Lama's Birthday Celebrations | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/actor-richard-gere-spotted-in-dharamshala-for-dalai-lamas-birthday-celebrations-watch/): Gere, who embraced Buddhism after first meeting the Dalai Lama in India in 1978, recalled a deeply personal and inspiring moment from one of his conversations with His Holiness
- [Pentagon Asserts US Strikes “Left Psychological Toll on Iran Leadership”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/pentagon-asserts-us-strikes-left-psychological-toll-on-iran-leadership/): The Pentagon says US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites likely set its program back one to two years. Spokesperson Sean Parnell cited internal intelligence but gave no detailed sources. His estimate was more cautious than Trump’s claim of total destruction, aligning instead with a low-confidence DIA assessment. n18oc_crux
- [US Teacher Has Sex With Student Over 50 Times, Asks Court To Let Her Live Closer To Victim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/us-teacher-has-sex-with-student-over-50-times-asks-court-to-let-her-live-closer-to-victim/): Formella was charged with criminal sexual assault and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse last March.
- [Video: Dozens missing after Indonesia ferry sinks near Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/video-dozens-missing-after-indonesia-ferry-sinks-near-bali/): Rescue teams near Bali in Indonesia have been searching for dozens of missing passengers after a ferry sank.
- [Gaza aid fund appears “to fail on” intl rules, norms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/gaza-aid-fund-appears-to-fail-on-intl-rules-norms/): Michael Lynk on the laws protecting civilians in Gaza and the responsibilities of GHF in delivering aid safely.
- [Diogo Jota: Liverpool star dies after car crash in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/diogo-jota-liverpool-star-dies-after-car-crash-in-spain/): The 28-year-old died in a car accident near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, two weeks after his wedding day.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia was ‘tortured’ in El Salvador prison, his lawyers say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/kilmar-abrego-garcia-was-tortured-in-el-salvador-prison-his-lawyers-say/): New court filings detail his ordeal after his deportation became a flashpoint in Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- [Ukrainian farmers risk lives to clear mines with rakes and tractors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/ukrainian-farmers-risk-lives-to-clear-mines-with-rakes-and-tractors/): Ukrainian farmers brave minefields with rakes and tractors to reclaim their fertile lands amid devastating war remnants.
- [Australian Man Dies Of Multiple Strokes, Brain Bleed After A Backflip To Celebrate New Apartment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/australian-man-dies-of-multiple-strokes-brain-bleed-after-a-backflip-to-celebrate-new-apartment/): An Australian man died after suffering multiple strokes and a brain bleed caused by a head injury during a backflip while celebrating his new home.
- [Canada-Based Sikh Leader Justifies Political Killings, Glorifies Extremism As India Flags Trend | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/canada-based-sikh-leader-justifies-political-killings-glorifies-extremism-as-india-flags-trend-exclusive/): Moninder Singh Boyal’s statements align closely with the ideology of designated terrorist organisations like Khalistan Tiger Force & Babbar Khalsa International, intel sources said
- [ISI-Linked Gang Wars In Canada? Surrey Youth's Killing Tied To Pakistan’s Intelligence Network | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/isi-linked-gang-wars-in-canada-surrey-youths-killing-tied-to-pakistans-intelligence-network-exclusive/): The June 2025 killing of Bilal Hameed in Surrey has emerged as a significant flashpoint in this complex network of cross-border crime and covert influence.
- [When ‘Karyakarta’ Modi Visited Trinidad & Tobago 25 Years Ago For World Hindu Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/when-karyakarta-modi-visited-trinidad-tobago-25-years-ago-for-world-hindu-conference/): Even back then, Modi had visited villages in Trinidad, meeting the local Indian community, learning how they adapted to life in the Caribbean & reflecting on their ties to India
- [China Displays 10 J-15 Jets on Shandong Aircraft Carrier in Show of Military Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/china-displays-10-j-15-jets-on-shandong-aircraft-carrier-in-show-of-military-power/): China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier, Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on July 3. Measuring 315 metres, it carries 44 aircraft and displayed J-15 jets and a Z-18 helicopter. Crowds gathered to witness the visit, seen as a show of China’s military strength. The carrier remains docked until July 7. n18oc_crux
- [Israel kills more than 300 in Gaza in 48 hours as possible truce in balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/03/israel-kills-more-than-300-in-gaza-in-48-hours-as-possible-truce-in-balance/): Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel commits ’26 bloody massacres’ against Palestinians in the last two days.
- [Migrants in US detention lose appeal against deportation to South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/migrants-in-us-detention-lose-appeal-against-deportation-to-south-sudan/): The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump’s ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.
- [Texas flash floods kill at least 13 people, 23 girl campers missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/texas-flash-floods-kill-at-least-13-people-23-girl-campers-missing/): Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people in US.
- [Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/trump-claims-victory-as-he-signs-controversial-budget-and-tax-bill-into-law/): The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump’s agenda.
- [Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial rule breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/chelsea-and-barcelona-fined-by-uefa-for-financial-rule-breaches/): Chelsea and Barca top a list of European teams fined by the continent’s governing body for breaches in financial rules.
- [Don’t rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/dont-rely-on-medicaid-tax-bill-will-drive-up-costs-to-your-healthcare-too/): Changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace will result in premiums increasing by an avg of almost $1,300 annually.
- [Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/hamas-responds-to-us-backed-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-in-a-positive-spirit/): Palestinian group’s reply boosts chances of 60-day Gaza ceasefire, but Israel hasn’t responded publicly to the proposal.
- [Hercules the hero as Fluminense beat Al Hilal in Club World Cup quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/hercules-the-hero-as-fluminense-beat-al-hilal-in-club-world-cup-quarters/): Brazil’s Fluminense earn hard-earned 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal to book place in semifinals.
- [Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/zohran-mamdanis-new-york-primary-win-sparks-the-ire-of-modis-supporters/): Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.
- [How Donald Trump’s spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/how-donald-trumps-spending-bill-could-kick-us-deportations-into-overdrive/): Advocates say the bill would deliver an infusion of cash to deportation efforts, as communities struggle with arrests.
- [Several people killed in multistorey building collapse in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/several-people-killed-in-multistorey-building-collapse-in-pakistan/): Rescuers were searching for trapped survivors after the incident in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi.
- [Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/real-madrid-vs-borussia-dortmund-fifa-club-world-cup-team-news-start/): Record FIFA Club World Cup winners Real Madrid meet fellow Europeans, Borussia Dortmund, in the quarterfinals.
- [Parades, Patriotism And Even A UFC Fight: Trump Launches Year-Long Celebrations For America250 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/parades-patriotism-and-even-a-ufc-fight-trump-launches-year-long-celebrations-for-america250-4k/): President Donald Trump unveiled an ambitious blueprint to mark America’s 250th year of independence, saying the festivities would stretch till fourth of July in 2026 and reach “extraordinary” levels. The events will include a technology exposition, nationwide flag‑waving events, and a national celebration planned in Washington, DC. But one of the highlights will be the UFC […]
- [UN rights council rejects Eritrea’s bid to end human rights investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/un-rights-council-rejects-eritreas-bid-to-end-human-rights-investigation/): HRW says Asmara’s move was an effort to distract from independent reporting on the ‘country’s dire rights record’.
- [‘US-Israel Relationship is an Unequal One’ | #AJOPINION](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/us-israel-relationship-is-an-unequal-one-ajopinion/): “Certainly Israel has enormous influence in Washington. I would say too much influence,” argues Matt Duss.
- [Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/russia-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-taliban-government/): Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
- [Which global companies are benefitting from the genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/which-global-companies-are-benefitting-from-the-genocide-in-gaza/): UN expert calls out global companies for being ‘complicit in genocide and profiting from occupation’ in Palestine.
- [Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr likely to soon be deported to Mexico: Sheinbaum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/boxer-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-likely-to-soon-be-deported-to-mexico-sheinbaum/): US immigration agents arrested Chavez earlier this week, with authorities alleging ties to Mexican cartel.
- [Dozens of Palestinian Bedouin families flee Israeli violence in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/dozens-of-palestinian-bedouin-families-flee-israeli-violence-in-west-bank/): Repeated assaults and harassment by Israeli settlers and forces has surged since the war on Gaza began in October 2023.
- [India dominate England on third day of second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/india-dominate-england-on-third-day-of-second-test/): India remain in control of second Test despite England centuries by Harry Brook and Jamie Smith on Day Three.
- [IAEA Exits Iran, Army Chief Warns "Devastating Plan Ready, Even US Won't Be Able to Save Netanyahu"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/iaea-exits-iran-army-chief-warns-devastating-plan-ready-even-us-wont-be-able-to-save-netanyahu/): The UN nuclear watchdog said on July 4 it had pulled its last remaining inspectors from Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decision was prompted by safety concerns, the Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter. The team of inspectors were driven by road out of Iran despite international departures from Iran’s […]
- [Gas Station Explosion Rattles Windows Across Rome, Fiery Debris Injure Nearly 40 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/gas-station-explosion-rattles-windows-across-rome-fiery-debris-injure-nearly-40-people/): A huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb injured nearly 40 people, two of them seriously, and rattled windows across the Italian capital. The blast was preceded by a fire caused by a gas leak during refuelling. The explosion sent a fireball and thick black smoke into the air, and was heard […]
- [India says ready to make deal with US but national interest to be ‘supreme’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/india-says-ready-to-make-deal-with-us-but-national-interest-to-be-supreme/): Trade Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks come before the deadline set by the White House for July 9 for trade deals.
- [Mapping Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/mapping-israeli-strikes-on-irans-air-defences/): A look at how Israeli strikes on Iran’s air defences paved the way for US bombers in their own operation.
- [UK’s Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/uks-palestine-action-loses-bid-to-pause-ban-as-terrorist-group/): London High Court upholds order that critics say puts the group’s anti-Gaza war protesters on a par with al-Qaeda, ISIL.
- [Will police brutality end in Kenya as protests reignite?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/will-police-brutality-end-in-kenya-as-protests-reignite/): Renewed protests against police brutality in Kenya are challenging law enforcement’s impunity again.
- [‘I’ve never heard that’: Trump denies knowingly using anti-Semitic term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/ive-never-heard-that-trump-denies-knowingly-using-anti-semitic-term/): The US president used a term some consider a slur while speaking at a rally in Iowa for his America250 celebration.
- [UK court rejects bid to stop Palestine Action terrorism ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/uk-court-rejects-bid-to-stop-palestine-action-terrorism-ban/): The UK’s High Court upheld the government’s move to ban activist group Palestine Action as a ‘terrorist organisation’.
- [‘May Be In Afghanistan’: Bilawal Bhutto Says Pakistan Doesn’t Know Where Masood Azhar Is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/may-be-in-afghanistan-bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-doesnt-know-where-masood-azhar-is/): Bilawal Bhutto said Pakistan doesn’t know Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s location, suggesting he might be in Afghanistan.
- [China Warns EU "Russia Must Not Lose In Ukraine", Zelensky Talks Stronger Air Defense With Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/china-warns-eu-russia-must-not-lose-in-ukraine-zelensky-talks-stronger-air-defense-with-trump-4k/): Chinese foreign minister has told EU’s top diplomat that Beijing did not want to see a Russian loss in Ukraine, as per a South China Morning Post report citing sources. Wang Yi reportedly argued that if Russia ends up on the losing side, the US would then shift its whole focus to Beijing, the report […]
- [Pet Lion Escapes, Attacks Woman And Children On Lahore Street | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/pet-lion-escapes-attacks-woman-and-children-on-lahore-street-watch/): An escaped pet lion attacked a woman and two children in Lahore, Pakistan. The lion was seized and relocated to a wildlife park. Three men were arrested.
- [Dalai Lama To Decide On Rebirth, Not China: President Of Tibetan Govt-In-Exile To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/dalai-lama-to-decide-on-rebirth-not-china-president-of-tibetan-govt-in-exile-to-news18/): He added that the Dalai Lama himself has expressed the intention to live for another 20 years and would determine the time and place of his reincarnation—not the Chinese government
- [Prosecutors drop Maccabi Tel Aviv assault cases after footage deleted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/prosecutors-drop-maccabi-tel-aviv-assault-cases-after-footage-deleted/): Dutch prosecutors have dropped charges against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after CCTV footage was erased.
- [PSG vs Bayern Munich: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/psg-vs-bayern-munich-fifa-club-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineup/): Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face German giants Bayern Munich in FIFA’s Club World Cup quarterfinals.
- [Rwanda president unsure if DRC peace deal will hold, warns against ‘tricks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/rwanda-president-unsure-if-drc-peace-deal-will-hold-warns-against-tricks/): Paul Kagame gives cautious welcome to US-brokered agreement, but says success depends on goodwill from warring parties.
- [Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/zelenskyy-says-will-work-with-trump-to-strengthen-ukraine-air-defences/): US and Ukrainian leaders discuss defence capabilities on call after Trump ‘disappointed’ by conversation with Putin.
- [Syria Offers To Revive 1974 Peace Deal With Israel, Eyes 1/3 Of Golan And Lebanese Territory | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/syria-offers-to-revive-1974-peace-deal-with-israel-eyes-1-3-of-golan-and-lebanese-territory-4k/): Israeli special forces allegedly entered Syria’s Yaafour village near Damascus via helicopters, days after arresting an Iranian-linked cell in southern Syria. Syria expressed willingness to reimplement the 1974 disengagement deal with Israel, while demanding parts of the Golan Heights and Lebanon’s Tripoli in future settlements. Syrian President al-Sharaa opened communication with Israel but faces internal […]
- [Bangladeshi Islamist Leader Vows To Follow Taliban Model If Voted To Power: 'Will Introduce...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/bangladeshi-islamist-leader-vows-to-follow-taliban-model-if-voted-to-power-will-introduce/): Faizul Karim vowed to model Bangladesh’s governance on Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking backlash from Awami League.
- ['Indian Beats Blend Beautifully With Caribbean': PM Modi Addresses Trinidad & Tobago's Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/indian-beats-blend-beautifully-with-caribbean-pm-modi-addresses-trinidad-tobagos-parliament/): Narendra Modi, addressing a joint session of the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament, said he was “humbled” to be the first Indian PM to address the iconic Red House.
- [Video shows moment Israel strikes home in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/video-shows-moment-israel-strikes-home-in-central-gaza/): Video captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a residential building in central Gaza on Friday.
- [Elon Musk revives third party idea after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/elon-musk-revives-third-party-idea-after-one-big-beautiful-bill-passes/): The billionaire Tesla founder has clashed with President Donald Trump over the bill’s increase to the US deficit.
- [Pakistan-China-Turkey Nexus: Axis of Evil? | India's One Border, Three Enemies | Plain Speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/pakistan-china-turkey-nexus-axis-of-evil-indias-one-border-three-enemies-plain-speak/): In a revealing discussion on Operation Sindur, experts highlight the alarming China-Pakistan-Turkey nexus, with China sharing real-time intel with Pakistan. India’s military response showcases its preparedness against multi-front threats, emphasizing a robust defense strategy. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Accidentally Reveals Private Name For Melania During Speech: ‘Isn’t It Terrible?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/trump-accidentally-reveals-private-name-for-melania-during-speech-isnt-it-terrible/): Donald Trump shared personal stories in a “Salute to America” speech in Des Moines, discussing his relationship with Melania.
- [Mali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/mali-military-chief-granted-renewable-five-year-presidential-term/): The move clears the way for Assimi Goita to lead Mali until at least 2030, despite pledge to return to civilian rule.
- ['Symbol Of Eternal Friendship': PM Modi On Receiving Trinidad & Tobago's Highest Honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/symbol-of-eternal-friendship-pm-modi-on-receiving-trinidad-tobagos-highest-honour/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received the ‘Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’, the country’s highest national award.
- [Former Arsenal footballer Partey charged with rape and sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/former-arsenal-footballer-partey-charged-with-rape-and-sexual-assault/): Thomas Partey, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, London police said.
- [Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Putin–Trump call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/record-russian-attack-on-ukraine-hours-after-putin-trump-call/): Russia launched a record 539 drones against Ukraine just hours after a call between the US and Russian presidents.
- [British pro-Palestinian journalist on being raided by UK police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/british-pro-palestinian-journalist-on-being-raided-by-uk-police/): British pro-Palestinian journalist on being raided by UK police
- [Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/russia-recognises-the-taliban-which-other-countries-may-follow/): From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.
- [Russia Becomes First Country To Recognize Afghanistan's Taliban Government; Will China Be Next? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/russia-becomes-first-country-to-recognize-afghanistans-taliban-government-will-china-be-next-4k/): Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021. On July 3, Russia said it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan. The announcement was made after Afghanistan’s foreign minister met with Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan in Kabul. “We welcome this […]
- [Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/keep-your-america-mr-trump-and-well-keep-our-africa/): In trying to shut us out, Trump may be doing what African leaders have long failed to do: Push us to stand on our own.
- [Elon Musk's Independence Day Poll Amid Trump Feud: 'Should We Form A New Party?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/elon-musks-independence-day-poll-amid-trump-feud-should-we-form-a-new-party/): Elon Musk reignited his feud with Donald Trump by proposing a new “America Party” on July 4th via a poll on X.
- [Video: Key moments as Trump’s controversial mega-bill gets passed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/video-key-moments-as-trumps-controversial-mega-bill-gets-passed/): See some of the key moments as US President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending bill was given its approval.
- [IAEA inspectors depart Tehran after US-Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/iaea-inspectors-depart-tehran-after-us-israel-iran-conflict/): The officials from the UN nuclear watchdog had remained in the capital throughout the recent 12 days of fighting.
- [One tick and ‘anti-Semitic’ fruit: The curse of being Palestinian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/one-tick-and-anti-semitic-fruit-the-curse-of-being-palestinian/): I was threatened with disciplinary action for having a still-life image in my Teams background.
- [In Sumy, Ukraine, the front line is drawing near – but we refuse to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/in-sumy-ukraine-the-front-line-is-drawing-near-but-we-refuse-to-leave/): Leaving might feel safer, but staying means protecting our community and preserving what war hasn’t yet taken.
- [IDF "Ambushed" in Khan Younis, Loses Soldier in “operational Accident” in Gaza, Hamas to Surrender?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/idf-ambushed-in-khan-younis-loses-soldier-in-operational-accident-in-gaza-hamas-to-surrender/): An Israeli soldier, Yair Eliyahou, died in an “operational accident” in northern Gaza on July 4. Overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 15 in southern Gaza, following deadly attacks in al-Mawasi and intense clashes in Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Hamas is consulting factions over a US-backed ceasefire deal, showing flexibility on disarmament and possibly accepting terms. […]
- [Get Blessed, Then $85,000 Gone: How Chinese Scammers Swindled Elderly Women In Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/get-blessed-then-85000-gone-how-chinese-scammers-swindled-elderly-women-in-australia/): Australian police arrested two fraudsters for scamming an elderly woman out of AU$130,000 in a “Chinese blessing scam.”
- ['GOI Doesn't Take Any Position': India Reacts To Dalai Lama's Succession Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/goi-doesnt-take-any-position-india-reacts-to-dalai-lamas-succession-plan/): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said the Government of India has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so.
- [Zarah Sultana Quits Labour To Start New Party With Jeremy Corbyn: 'System Is Broken'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/zarah-sultana-quits-labour-to-start-new-party-with-jeremy-corbyn-system-is-broken/): Zarah Sultana resigned from Labour after 14 years to co-lead a new party with Jeremy Corbyn, citing disillusionment with the party.
- [When will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ take effect? Here’s what comes next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/when-will-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-take-effect-heres-what-comes-next/): Donald Trump’s bill will raise top-tier wealth, erode healthcare for poor people and raise the deficit by $3 trillion.
- [‘China Dumped Poor Quality Weapons On Pakistan’: Op Sindoor Exposed Islamabad’s Weakness | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/china-dumped-poor-quality-weapons-on-pakistan-op-sindoor-exposed-islamabads-weakness-exclusive/): Pakistan’s reliance on cheap and poor quality Chinese military hardware exposed critical vulnerabilities during Operation Sindoor, said sources
- [‘Drone Strike Near My Home’: Indian Techie Lied During Op Sindoor To Skip Work, Says Ex-Boss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/drone-strike-near-my-home-indian-techie-lied-during-op-sindoor-to-skip-work-says-ex-boss/): Soham Parekh allegedly manipulated his US employer by falsely claiming to be in a war zone during the India-Pakistan military standoff.
- [Nico Williams signs new contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2035](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/nico-williams-signs-new-contract-with-athletic-bilbao-until-2035/): The highly sought-after Spain forward extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao, ending rumours of a move to Barcelona.
- [Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/russia-expanding-ukraine-chemical-weapons-use-allege-european-spy-agencies/): Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”
- [From Gaza to ICE raids, why is US firm Palantir under scrutiny?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/from-gaza-to-ice-raids-why-is-us-firm-palantir-under-scrutiny/): From anti-immigration raids, Gaza kill lists and government contracts, US data firm Palantir has been under scrutiny.
- [Gaza aid fund behind “every manner of depravity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/gaza-aid-fund-behind-every-manner-of-depravity/): Tarek Loubani, a doctor in Gaza, says Palestinians queuing at aid sites run by the GHF regularly face gunfire.
- [‘Lucky to be alive’: The 12-year-old shot by Israeli snipers in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/lucky-to-be-alive-the-12-year-old-shot-by-israeli-snipers-in-jerusalem/): Two young members of a Palestinian family were left with life-altering injuries when Israeli police opened fire.
- [UN says 613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/un-says-613-gaza-killings-recorded-at-aid-sites-near-humanitarian-convoys/): An OHCHR spokesperson says the figure is as of June 27, adding that more incidents have taken place since then.
- [How Pakistan Exposed China's 'Proxy Warfare' Tactics During India's Operation Sindoor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/how-pakistan-exposed-chinas-proxy-warfare-tactics-during-indias-operation-sindoor-exclusive/): Sources said the battle was a testbed for fifth-generation, multi-domain conflict orchestrated by China, executed by Pakistan, and augmented by Turkey
- [UK's Stranded F-35B Jet To Be Dismantled, British Navy To Send Bigger Aircraft For Airlift | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/uks-stranded-f-35b-jet-to-be-dismantled-british-navy-to-send-bigger-aircraft-for-airlift-news18/): The UK’s F-35B aircraft, which remains stranded at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, cannot be repaired at the location, top government sources told CNN-News18, adding that the aircraft would be dismantled.Sources also said the British Navy will now bring a bigger aircraft to shift the jet, and that they would pay all dues to India, including […]
- [‘Complete Aerial Collapse’: How India & Israel Decimated Pakistan & Iran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/complete-aerial-collapse-how-india-israel-decimated-pakistan-iran-exclusive/): Op Sindoor, Rising Lion: Standoff weapons, network-centric warfare, and real-time ISR integration allowed India and Israel to dominate without losing a single jet, said sources
- [China Rattled By Kiren Rijiju’s Backing Of Dalai Lama's Succession Plan: ‘Could Impact Ties’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/china-rattled-by-kiren-rijijus-backing-of-dalai-lamas-succession-plan-could-impact-ties/): China said India should be clear of the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama and honour its commitments on Tibet related issues
- [External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar To Begin Three-Day China Visit On July 13 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-to-begin-three-day-china-visit-on-july-13-news18/): Starting July 13, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to China. This will be the Minister’s first visit to China after both sides decided to lock the patrolling agreement last year in October.The EAM will first visit Beijing where he will hold a couple of meetings which will be […]
- [After 'Disappointing' Putin Call, Trump To Speak With Ukraine's Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/after-disappointing-putin-call-trump-to-speak-with-ukraines-zelenskyy/): Donald Trump plans to speak with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy after expressing disappointment over a call with Putin.
- [What Is Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ And Why It’s Making Headlines | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/what-is-donald-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-and-why-its-making-headlines-explained/): Cleared by the Senate and narrowly passed in the House, the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is set to be signed into law over the July 4 weekend by President Donald Trump
- [Wildfires force more evacuations in Turkiye and Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/wildfires-force-more-evacuations-in-turkiye-and-greece/): A week-long heatwave has helped to fuel wildfires in Turkiye and Greece, where thousands of people have had to flee.
- [Vanished After Strike: What Happened To US B-2 Bomber That Hit Iran’s Nuke Sites?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/vanished-after-strike-what-happened-to-us-b-2-bomber-that-hit-irans-nuke-sites/): A US B-2 stealth bomber involved in targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities has not returned to base, raising concerns.
- [Gaza’s hunger crisis is not a tragedy – it’s a war tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/gazas-hunger-crisis-is-not-a-tragedy-its-a-war-tactic/): The destruction of food systems is a deliberate tool of domination, not a by-product of war.
- [Pakistan’s army says it killed 30 fighters trying to cross Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/pakistans-army-says-it-killed-30-fighters-trying-to-cross-afghan-border/): Islamabad has blamed India for backing groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, something New Delhi denies.
- [Fires in Greece’s Crete and near Athens extinguished; two dead in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/fires-in-greeces-crete-and-near-athens-extinguished-two-dead-in-turkiye/): No casualties in Greece as fires in southern Crete and Rafina are put out; two die after blaze in western Turkiye.
- [The New Red Line: Shashi Tharoor on India’s stance vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/the-new-red-line-shashi-tharoor-on-indias-stance-vs-pakistan/): Does India have evidence to blame Pakistan for the attack in Kashmir?
- [Hamas in consultations with Palestinian factions over Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/hamas-in-consultations-with-palestinian-factions-over-gaza-ceasefire/): A source close to Hamas said the group seeks guarantees that the proposal will lead to an end to the war in Gaza.
- [The New Red Line: Bilawal Bhutto on India’s new ‘abnormal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/the-new-red-line-bilawal-bhutto-on-indias-new-abnormal/): Is Pakistan legitimately able to claim that it no longer provides safe harbour to extremist groups that attack India?
- [Astronomers Discover 'Suicidal' Alien Planet Triggering Explosions In Its Star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/astronomers-discover-suicidal-alien-planet-triggering-explosions-in-its-star/): HIP 67522 b, a Jupiter-sized planet, orbits its star in just 7 days. Its closeness disturbs the star’s magnetic field, triggering stellar flares that scorch the planet’s atmosphere
- [US and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/us-and-colombia-recall-envoys-as-diplomatic-rift-deepens/): Prosecutors in Colombia open a probe into an alleged plot to overthrow President Petro as ties sharply deteriorate.
- [In Trinidad & Tobago, PM Modi's Subtle Bihar Message Ahead Of Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/in-trinidad-tobago-pm-modis-subtle-bihar-message-ahead-of-elections/): PM Modi, who is in Trinidad & Tobago, said people of India consider Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as a daughter of Bihar
- [Are Israeli soldiers intentionally firing at aid seekers in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/are-israeli-soldiers-intentionally-firing-at-aid-seekers-in-gaza/): Israeli troops reportedly said they were ordered to shoot civilians at Gaza aid sites—claims Israel denies.
- ["Our Country Is HOT" Trump Announces Grand July 4 Signing Ceremony For His 'One Big Beautiful Bill'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/our-country-is-hot-trump-announces-grand-july-4-signing-ceremony-for-his-one-big-beautiful-bill/): President Donald Trump took a victory lap at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, celebrating the passage of his sweeping tax-cut and border security bill. On the eve of the July 4th holiday, Trump said “there could be no better birthday present for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago, when Congress passed the […]
- ["Dead Serious" Trump To Host UFC fight At White House As Part Of "America250" Celebrations | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/dead-serious-trump-to-host-ufc-fight-at-white-house-as-part-of-america250-celebrations-us-news/): President Trump will host a UFC fight at the White House as part of celebrations marking 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. “Every one of our national park battlefields and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of ‘America250’ and I even think we’re going to have […]
- [Massive Explosion Rocks Gas Station In Rome, 10 Reported Injured | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/massive-explosion-rocks-gas-station-in-rome-10-reported-injured-videos/): A powerful explosion at a gas station in Rome injured at least 10 people, according to initial reports. Social media videos captured the moment a fireball erupted.
- [Palestine Action: What has the group done, as it faces a ban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/palestine-action-what-has-the-group-done-as-it-faces-a-ban/): MPs in the UK have voted to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, but what has it actually done?
- [North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/north-korean-man-crosses-heavily-fortified-dmz-border-to-south-korea/): The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.
- [What Powers Does Pakistan Have Now As UNSC President? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/what-powers-does-pakistan-have-now-as-unsc-president-explained/): As UNSC President, Pakistan will preside over all meetings, control proceedings, call speakers, and guide discussions, holding key authority in shaping the Council’s direction
- [Trump Celebrates 'Phenomenal' Victory as Congress Passes Flagship Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/trump-celebrates-phenomenal-victory-as-congress-passes-flagship-bill/): Trump celebrates a “phenomenal” victory after Congress passes his flagship tax and spending bill, advancing his second-term agenda. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Village of one kidney’: India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/village-of-one-kidney-india-bangladesh-organ-traffickers-rob-poor-donors/): Using loopholes and fraud, brokers turn poverty in Bangladesh and demand for transplants in India into booming business.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,226](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1226/): Here are the key events on day 1,226 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US President Trump Says He ‘Didn’t Make Any Progress’ With Putin After Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/us-president-trump-says-he-didnt-make-any-progress-with-putin-after-call/): US President Trump admitted he made no progress with Putin during their latest phone call on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [India’s Bangladesh Cricket Tour Likely Postponed Over Security Fears | BCCI-BCB Statement Soon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/indias-bangladesh-cricket-tour-likely-postponed-over-security-fears-bcci-bcb-statement-soon/): India’s much-anticipated cricket tour to Bangladesh in August 2025 is now in doubt amid rising security concerns. Sources tell News18 that while the series has not been officially cancelled, it is “likely to be postponed”, with the BCCI and BCB expected to issue a joint statement soon.The development has sparked disappointment among cricket fans and […]
- [Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/togo-protests-signal-youth-anger-at-dynastic-rule-but-is-change-possible/): Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe’s extended rule.
- ['Dark Laugh, Saying Things Like...': Indian-Origin Man Chokes Fellow Traveller Mid-Flight | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/04/dark-laugh-saying-things-like-indian-origin-man-chokes-fellow-traveller-mid-flight-video/): A now-viral video shows Sharma standing and grabbing Evans by the throat, but he was quickly restrained as other passengers looked on.
- [Protesters arrested in the UK for supporting banned Palestine Action group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/protesters-arrested-in-the-uk-for-supporting-banned-palestine-action-group/): Demonstrators were arrested in London on suspicion of ‘terrorism’ for showing support for a Palestine Action group.
- [Neuralinks, Boring Tunnels And Now A Political Party: A Look at Elon Musk’s Business Galaxy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/neuralinks-boring-tunnels-and-now-a-political-party-a-look-at-elon-musks-business-galaxy/): Elon Musk has launched the America Party to challenge the US “one-party system.” He aims to fight wasteful spending and deepen his involvement in public life.
- [Massive Sinkhole Swallows Two Vehicles In Mexico, No Injuries Reported | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/massive-sinkhole-swallows-two-vehicles-in-mexico-no-injuries-reported-watch/): The sinkhole, which formed suddenly, caused a major disruption to traffic as it appeared right in the middle of a busy highway
- [Musk’s Ultimate Revenge After Trump Breakup? Launches ‘America Party’ To ‘Give Freedom Back To…’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/musks-ultimate-revenge-after-trump-breakup-launches-america-party-to-give-freedom-back-to-4k/): The dispute between Republican US president Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on July 5 when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill would bankrupt America.A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether […]
- [Crowd Chants 'Our Blood For Our Leader' As Khamenei Makes First Post-War Appearance | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/crowd-chants-our-blood-for-our-leader-as-khamenei-makes-first-post-war-appearance-watch/): Khamenei’s last public appearance was on 11 June, when he met with members of Iran’s parliament
- [Houthi ‘Ballistic Missile’ Fails? Israel Sends Hamas Negotiators To Qatar, Okays North Gaza Aid? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/houthi-ballistic-missile-fails-israel-sends-hamas-negotiators-to-qatar-okays-north-gaza-aid-4k/): Tensions flare as a suspected Houthi ballistic missile reportedly fails mid-flight over the Red Sea, raising questions over Yemen’s strike capabilities. Meanwhile, Israel reportedly sends Hamas ceasefire negotiators to Qatar in a new diplomatic push.WATCH TO KNOW MORE00:00 INTRODUCTION03:55 ISRAELI TRUCE TEAM SENT TO QATAR08:21 HOUTHI MISSILE FAILS TO HIT ISRAEL? n18oc_crux
- [Yoon In Trouble Again? South Korea Seeks Second Arrest Of Former President Over Coup Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/yoon-in-trouble-again-south-korea-seeks-second-arrest-of-former-president-over-coup-plot/): The request comes after Yoon was questioned twice by the special counsel, including a nine-hour session over the weekend
- [Houthis Fire Hypersonic “Palestine-2” Missile Targeting Ben Gurion Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/houthis-fire-hypersonic-palestine-2-missile-targeting-ben-gurion-airport/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/iran-tells-millions-of-afghans-to-leave-or-face-arrest-on-day-of-deadline/): Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.
- [Supporting Palestine group in UK now a “criminal offence”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/supporting-palestine-group-in-uk-now-a-criminal-offence/): Attorney Laura O’B talks about the proscription of UK group Palestine Action as a terror group and why it’s raised conce
- [Watch: Texas Flood Horror Revealed In New Video Amid Search For Missing Camp Mystic Girls | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/watch-texas-flood-horror-revealed-in-new-video-amid-search-for-missing-camp-mystic-girls-us/): Flash floods devastated Texas Hill Country on July 5, killing at least six and leaving over 20 summer campers from Camp Mystic missing. Rescuers searched through debris using boats and helicopters. Local resident Scott Walden described being swept away with his wife, clinging to a tree while awaiting swift water rescue. n18oc_crux
- [Pope Leo Resumes Summer Retreat Tradition, Heads To Castel Gandolfo For First Vacation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/pope-leo-resumes-summer-retreat-tradition-heads-to-castel-gandolfo-for-first-vacation/): The hilltop town, located just south of Rome on Lake Albano, had not hosted a pope in residence since Pope Francis chose to remain in the Vatican during summers
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Gets Out of Bunker? Crowd Cheers On “Lion”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-gets-out-of-bunker-crowd-cheers-on-lion/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the June 13 war with Israel. On July 5, he attended a religious event in Tehran marking Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. Previously in hiding, Khamenei had issued pre-taped messages. Attendees chanted “lion, lion” as he entered and took his seat. n18oc_crux
- [‘Blood For…’ Iran Erupts In Cheers As Khamenei ‘Emerges’, Fuming Israel Unleashes Cyberattack? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/blood-for-iran-erupts-in-cheers-as-khamenei-emerges-fuming-israel-unleashes-cyberattack-4k/): Iran erupted in chants of “Blood for…” as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a rare public appearance amid escalating tensions with Israel. Khamenei’s defiant speech rallied crowds just hours after reports emerged that Israeli cyber forces launched a disruptive attack on key Iranian infrastructure, allegedly targeting military networks and energy grids. 00:00 INTRODUCTION03:12 ANTI-KHAMENEI […]
- [Chinese President Xi Jinping To Skip BRICS Summit For The First Time In 10 Years | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-skip-brics-summit-for-the-first-time-in-10-years-news18/): The 72-year-old Chinese President Xi Jinping have been attending the summit for the past 12 years. What becomes more interesting about this is the fact that no official reason has been given other than “scheduling conflict”. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will now be representing the country instead. n18oc_worldn18oc_liveNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Search intensifies for missing children after deadly Texas floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/search-intensifies-for-missing-children-after-deadly-texas-floods/): Helicopters, boats, and drones deployed in frantic search for missing children as the floods kill at least 50 people.
- [Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: What It Means For Indians And High-Income Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/trump-signs-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-what-it-means-for-indians-and-high-income-americans/): The bill, passed by both chambers of Congress, includes several measures that will impact Indian families and workers abroad
- [Emergency workers battle wildfires in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/emergency-workers-battle-wildfires-in-syria/): Firefighters are battling wildfires sweeping through Syria, with the coastal region of Latakia among the worst hit.
- [Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/brazil-hosts-brics-summit-russias-putin-chinas-xi-skip-rio-trip/): Leaders expected to decry US President Trump’s trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
- [Scepticism and hope for end to Gaza war before Trump-Netanyahu meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/scepticism-and-hope-for-end-to-gaza-war-before-trump-netanyahu-meeting/): Trump says a deal for a 60-day ceasefire could lead to an end to the war, but others are more pessimistic.
- [Elon Musk launches the America Party as feud with Trump escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/elon-musk-launches-the-america-party-as-feud-with-trump-escalates/): Tesla CEO follows through on pledge to create a new political party after Donald Trump signs his budget bill into law.
- [Japan Heading Towards Disaster? 1000 Quakes Rock Tokara Islands; Tokyo Warns Of More Tremors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/japan-heading-towards-disaster-1000-quakes-rock-tokara-islands-tokyo-warns-of-more-tremors/): As the tremors shook southern Japan, social media users have revived interest in the comic, looking for clues or potential predictions about future quakes.
- [Iran's Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Conflict With Israel, Attends Mourning Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/irans-khamenei-makes-first-public-appearance-since-conflict-with-israel-attends-mourning-event/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance on Saturday, 5 July, since the conflict between Iran and Israel began, according to state media. The 86-year-old leader had been out of public view during weeks of growing regional tensions.State TV showed Khamenei greeting worshippers at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in central Tehran […]
- ['Without Interference': US Has Message For China In Birthday Greetings To Dalai Lama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/without-interference-us-has-message-for-china-in-birthday-greetings-to-dalai-lama/): US State Department extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama and said that America supports the efforts to preserve Tibetans’ ability to freely choose their religious leaders.
- [Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/irans-khamenei-makes-first-public-appearance-since-war-with-israel/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of the Muslim holy day of Ashura.
- [Dalai Lama Turns 90, Vows To Keep Defying China For Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/dalai-lama-turns-90-vows-to-keep-defying-china-for-years/): Warm wishes poured in from leaders and followers of Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists turned 90 on July 6.
- [US Blames Hamas For Attacking 2 American Aid Workers In Gaza: 'Act Of Violence'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/us-blames-hamas-for-attacking-2-american-aid-workers-in-gaza-act-of-violence/): The injured workers were affiliated with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is backed by both the US and Israel.
- [US Blames Hamas For Grenade Attack That Hurt Two American Aid Workers In Gaza | Gaza | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/us-blames-hamas-for-grenade-attack-that-hurt-two-american-aid-workers-in-gaza-gaza-news18/): Breaking news: Hamas has attacked a Gaza humanitarian site, injuring two Americans, as confirmed by U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. This act highlights the ongoing violence against aid workers, jeopardizing relief efforts in the region. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk Launches New Political Party In US Amid Trump Feud: 'To Give Back Your...' | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/elon-musk-launches-new-political-party-in-us-amid-trump-feud-to-give-back-your-news18/): After a public fallout with his once-close friend, US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country’s “one-party system.”The world’s richest person — and Trump’s biggest political donor in the 2024 election — had a bitter falling out with […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1228/): Here are the key events on day 1,228 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Israel War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-khamenei-makes-first-public-appearance-since-israel-war/): State television footage showed Khamenei greeting worshippers at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in central Tehran during a ceremony held on the eve of Ashura
- [15 Children Among 43 Dead As Flash Floods Wreak Havoc In Texas; PM Modi Condoles Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/15-children-among-43-dead-as-flash-floods-wreak-havoc-in-texas-pm-modi-condoles-deaths/): Search is also underway for 27 girls who went missing after flash floods hit their summer camp. PM Modi has condoled the deaths in the disaster in Texas.
- [Elon Musk's American Party To Contest 2028 US Polls? SpaceX Boss Says 'Next...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/elon-musks-american-party-to-contest-2028-us-polls-spacex-boss-says-next/): Elon Musk announced the formation of the “America Party” in the US, following a fallout with President Donald Trump over a spending bill.
- [Elon Musk Launches New Political Party In US Amid Trump Feud: 'To Give Back Your...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/elon-musk-launches-new-political-party-in-us-amid-trump-feud-to-give-back-your/): Elon Musk, former ally of Donald Trump, launched the America Party to challenge the US “one-party system.”
- [Mbappe nets in thrilling Real Madrid win against Dortmund at Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/mbappe-nets-in-thrilling-real-madrid-win-against-dortmund-at-club-world-cup/): Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund.
- [Israel sending negotiating team to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/israel-sending-negotiating-team-to-qatar-for-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-administration-completes-contentious-deportations-to-south-sudan/): After legal battle, US sends eight detainees to country it has advised citizens not to visit due to ‘crime, conflict’.
- [Who will monitor Iran’s nuclear activities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/who-will-monitor-irans-nuclear-activities/): The International Atomic Energy Agency pulled all its inspectors out of Iran.
- [Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Texas And Kill Nearly 30, Rescuers Search For Two Dozen Missing Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/deadly-flash-floods-sweep-texas-and-kill-nearly-30-rescuers-search-for-two-dozen-missing-girls/): Rescuers in the US state of Texas are scrambling to locate more than two dozen children still missing from a summer camp after a powerful storm caused flash floods that authorities say have killed at least 27 people. Torrential downpour caused the fast-flowing Guadalupe River to rise nearly nine metres (29 feet) near the Camp […]
- [UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/un-chief-strongly-condemns-russian-drone-assault-on-ukraine/): Antonio Guterres raises alarm over ‘dangerous escalation’ after hours-long Russian drone and missile barrage this week.
- [Nine-man PSG into Club World Cup semis with wild 2-0 win over Bayern Munich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/nine-man-psg-into-club-world-cup-semis-with-wild-2-0-win-over-bayern-munich/): PSG will face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals after beating the German champions.
- [Erdogan Warns "Bibi Raging Bloodbath" Amid Intensified Gaza Strikes, Seeks Trump's Intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/erdogan-warns-bibi-raging-bloodbath-amid-intensified-gaza-strikes-seeks-trumps-intervention/): Turkey President Erdoğan said on June 4 that the reason behind Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, Syria and Iran is to bring the Palestinian people to their kneesErdoğan made the remark during the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) in AzerbaijanHe urged *ECO members to take up more efforts for the Palestinian causeğan 0:00 […]
- [PM Modi Holds Talks With Argentina President In Buenos Aires: 'Journey Ahead Promising'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-argentina-president-in-buenos-aires-journey-ahead-promising/): The Prime Minister arrived in capital city of Buenos Aires on a two-day trip in the third leg of his five-nation tour on Friday.
- [Shell-Shocked Family, Devastated Teammates Attend Funeral Of Liverpool's Diogo Jota And His Brother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/shell-shocked-family-devastated-teammates-attend-funeral-of-liverpools-diogo-jota-and-his-brother/): The funeral of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, was held in their hometown Gondomar in Portugal. Jota’s teammates joined his relatives to mourn brothers, while hundreds gathered outside the Igreja Matriz to pay their respects. The brothers died in a car crash in Spain on July 3. Officials say it went […]
- [Fireworks, Dancing And Rare...Inside Trump And Melania's Fourth Of July Celebrations At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/fireworks-dancing-and-rare-inside-trump-and-melanias-fourth-of-july-celebrations-at-white-house/): First lady Melania Trump appeared to mimic her husband’s iconic ‘Trump dance’ on the White House balcony from which the couple watched the fourth of July fireworks display. At one point, Trump broke into his signature dance while wearing a white ‘Make America Great Again’ hat. To cheers from the assembled crowd, Melania then appeared […]
- [Texas floods death toll rises to 27 as rescuers search for missing children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/texas-floods-death-toll-rises-to-27-as-rescuers-search-for-missing-children/): Authorities in US state face questions about whether they issued proper warnings before rain-fuelled flooding.
- ["Will Never Accept" Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament, Warns Israel Must Withdraw From Lebanon | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/will-never-accept-hezbollah-rejects-disarmament-warns-israel-must-withdraw-from-lebanon-4k/): Hezbollah’s secretary-general rejected calls for the group to disarm, and said it would retain its military strength in response to continued Israeli aggression “Defense requires no permission,” Sheikh Naim Qassem said on July 4, adding that pro-disarmament parties should rather press Israel to withdrawal from Lebanese territory n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [White House Springs Into Action After Texas Floods: What Donald Trump Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/white-house-springs-into-action-after-texas-floods-what-donald-trump-said/): President Trump announced collaboration with Texas officials to address devastating floods. First Lady Melania and Trump offered prayers. At least 27 died, over 20 girls missing.
- [UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/uk-re-establishing-diplomatic-ties-with-syria-as-lammy-visits-damascus/): British foreign secretary pledges support for Syria’s new government after talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Is Gaza Ceasefire Within Reach? Trump ‘Optimistic’ But Here's Where Things Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/is-gaza-ceasefire-within-reach-trump-optimistic-but-heres-where-things-stand/): Hamas agrees to a 60-day truce with Israel, raising hopes for a Gaza ceasefire. Trump is optimistic about a deal next week amid international and internal pressure in Israel.
- [Trump Says TikTok Deal ‘Pretty Much’ Done, Sets Timeline For Talks With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-says-tiktok-deal-pretty-much-done-sets-timeline-for-talks-with-china/): Donald Trump announced the US is ready to discuss a potential TikTok deal with China, possibly involving Xi Jinping.
- [MIT Economist's 'Mad Max' Warning: AI Won't Take Your Job, Just Your Paycheck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/mit-economists-mad-max-warning-ai-wont-take-your-job-just-your-paycheck/): MIT economist David Autor predicted a ‘Mad Max’ scenario in future due to AI, where skills that once generated wages would become cheap and income inequality would widen.
- [Supporters of banned Palestine Action group arrested at London protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/supporters-of-banned-palestine-action-group-arrested-at-london-protest/): More than 25 protesters have been detained by police a day after the activist group was banned in the UK.
- [The Dalai Lama Reaffirms Authority Over Succession Amidst China-India Tensions | Tibet | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/the-dalai-lama-reaffirms-authority-over-succession-amidst-china-india-tensions-tibet-news18/): Tensions rise as China urges India to tread carefully on Tibet issues following remarks by Indian minister Kiran Rijiju about the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation. The Dalai Lama asserts that only his office can recognize his successor, countering Chinese influence and ensuring continuity of leadership. n18oc_world
- [Ukraine Finds "Proof" of China Aiding Russia War, Trump Says Putin Just Wants To "Keep Killing" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/ukraine-finds-proof-of-china-aiding-russia-war-trump-says-putin-just-wants-to-keep-killing-4k/): US President Trump on June 4 said, he was “very unhappy” with his telephone call with Russian President on the Ukraine war, saying Putin just wants to “keep killing people”Meanwhile, Ukraine discovered Chinese-made components in UAVs used by Russia to attack Kyiv on the night of July 4 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [At Just 19, Barron Trump Earns $40 Million In 10 Months Through Crypto Venture: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/at-just-19-barron-trump-earns-40-million-in-10-months-through-crypto-venture-report/): Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump, has reportedly earned nearly $40 million from the family’s cryptocurrency venture.
- [Quad Unites Against Terrorism: Calls For Justice Post-Pahalgam Terror Attack | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/quad-unites-against-terrorism-calls-for-justice-post-pahalgam-terror-attack-world-360-news18/): The Quad Foreign Ministers condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, urging swift justice for perpetrators. Their strong stance contrasts with the UNSC’s watered-down response, highlighting geopolitical tensions with Pakistan and China, and reaffirming commitment to counterterrorism. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kerala Caregiver, Elderly Woman Found Dead At Israel Apartment After Suspected Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/kerala-caregiver-elderly-woman-found-dead-at-israel-apartment-after-suspected-attack/): The man was identified as Jinesh Sukumaran, 38, a native of Wayanad. He had flown to Israel on a caregiver visa only two months ago.
- [Wakanda Never: Akon’s Futuristic City Dream Project, Worth $6 Billion, Ditched By Senegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/wakanda-never-akons-futuristic-city-dream-project-worth-6-billion-ditched-by-senegal/): Akon who was born in the US but partly raised in Senegal, announced in 2018 to develop a tech-driven, eco-friendly utopia for the global Black community. 
- [‘Going hungry’: More than 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/going-hungry-more-than-700-palestinians-killed-seeking-aid-in-gaza/): Palestinians say they have no choice but to go to deadly US- and Israeli-backed aid sites amid growing starvation.
- [State-sponsored Islamophobia in France encourages violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/state-sponsored-islamophobia-in-france-encourages-violence/): Attacks against the French Muslim community are on the rise as the French state doubles down on anti-Muslim racism.
- [PM Modi's Historic Five-Nation Tour: Strengthening Ties and Celebrating Diaspora | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/pm-modis-historic-five-nation-tour-strengthening-ties-and-celebrating-diaspora-news18/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation tour includes historic visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina, with a focus on trade and defense. He will attend the BRICS summit in Brazil, highlighting India’s growing ties with the diaspora and global partners. n18oc_world
- [Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Off Wacky July 4 Surf Stunt. Dress Code: American Flag | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/mark-zuckerberg-pulls-off-wacky-july-4-surf-stunt-dress-code-american-flag-watch/): Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated July 4th by wake surfing in an inflatable suit printed with the American flag. His video went viral, drawing both praise and criticism.
- [The UK’s Gaza double standard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/the-uks-gaza-double-standard/): From Glastonbury to Gaza: UK outrage over a chant deemed too far, yet a genocide not far enough.
- [Izmir, villages in Turkiye affected by wildfires now under control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/izmir-villages-in-turkiye-affected-by-wildfires-now-under-control/): Three have died as blaze continues to rage in southern coastal area of Dortyol in Hatay province, which borders Syria.
- [Pakistan's Extradition Claims: A Diplomatic Facade Amidst Terrorism Allegations | Bilawal Bhutto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/pakistans-extradition-claims-a-diplomatic-facade-amidst-terrorism-allegations-bilawal-bhutto/): In a recent statement, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed Pakistan has no objection to extraditing wanted individuals to India, contingent on cooperation. However, skepticism remains as India questions Pakistan’s commitment to addressing terrorism on its soil. n18oc_world
- [Trump Signs Controversial Big Beautiful Bill: Major Changes To Remittances, Tax Policies | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-signs-controversial-big-beautiful-bill-major-changes-to-remittances-tax-policies-news18/): Donald Trump signs a controversial bill impacting remittances, taxes, and military funding. A 1% levy on international money transfers affects millions in India, while tax cuts favor the wealthy. The act raises federal deficits by $3.3 trillion over a decade. n18oc_world
- [Teen Killed, Six Injured In US' Indianapolis Shooting Hours After July 4 Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/teen-killed-six-injured-in-us-indianapolis-shooting-hours-after-july-4-celebrations/): Indianapolis Shooting: A teenager was killed and six others injured in an Indianapolis shooting after Independence Day.
- [‘No Food, Handcuffed, Treated Like Cattle’: Newlywed Bride Recounts US Detention Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/no-food-handcuffed-treated-like-cattle-newlywed-bride-recounts-us-detention-ordeal/): Ward Sakeik (22) was detained by ICE officials in February at the Miami International Airport after returning from her honeymoon in the US Virgin Islands with her husband.
- [74% Indians ‘Satisfied’ With Democracy, 2nd-Highest Among 23 Countries In Pew Survey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/74-indians-satisfied-with-democracy-2nd-highest-among-23-countries-in-pew-survey/): In stark contrast, Japan reported the lowest satisfaction levels, with only 24 per cent of its population approving of their democratic system
- [Dalai Lama Says He Hopes To Live 40 More Years, Days After Announcing Succession Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/dalai-lama-says-he-hopes-to-live-40-more-years-days-after-announcing-succession-plan/): The Dalai Lama said that he hopes to live 40 more years after confirming that his reincarnation will follow Buddhist traditions.
- [Myanmar News | Fresh Fighting Between Chin Resistance Group In Myanmar | Mizoram | Refugee | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/myanmar-news-fresh-fighting-between-chin-resistance-group-in-myanmar-mizoram-refugee-news18/): Myanmar: Chin resistance groups clash again, arms trafficking linked to rebel groups intensifies, triggering a refugee influx into Mizoram. Unauthorized checkpoints by the CNDF lead to civilian extortion, prompting armed responses from the CDF. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Signs Trade Letters To 12 Countries Ahead Of Tariff Deadline: 'Take It Or Leave It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-signs-trade-letters-to-12-countries-ahead-of-tariff-deadline-take-it-or-leave-it/): Donald Trump announced 12 countries will get letters on new reciprocal tariffs effective August 1 amid trade talks.
- [US Makes U-Turn? Warns Iran ‘May Start Nuclear Project At…’, IRGC Vows To ‘Crush Israel If…’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/us-makes-u-turn-warns-iran-may-start-nuclear-project-at-irgc-vows-to-crush-israel-if-4k/): On July 5, US President Trump warned Iran may restart its nuclear program at new sites, following what he called a “permanent” US strike success. He’ll discuss Iran with Netanyahu on July 7. Trump honored B-2 pilots behind “Operation Midnight Hammer” during July 4 celebrations. Meanwhile, Iran threatened “paralyzing” retaliation if attacked again, claiming over […]
- [Planning To Study In Canada? Here’s The New Amount You’ll Need To Show As Proof Of Funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/planning-to-study-in-canada-heres-the-new-amount-youll-need-to-show-as-proof-of-funds/): Canada Study Permit: Canada will raise the minimum financial requirement for study permits from September 1, 2025, affecting international students.
- [Bilawal Bhutto Says Pakistan Has No Objection To Extraditing 'Individuals Of Concern' To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-has-no-objection-to-extraditing-individuals-of-concern-to-india/): Bilawal Bhutto said Pakistan would be willing to arrest any “individual of concern” if India is willing to participate in the process and present evidence of the same.
- [Liverpool team join family of Diogo Jota, brother for funeral in Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/liverpool-team-join-family-of-diogo-jota-brother-for-funeral-in-portugal/): The brothers, who were en route to the UK, were found dead near Zamora in northwestern Spain after a car crash.
- [Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon kill one, injure several people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/israeli-drone-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-kill-one-injure-several-people/): Three Israeli attacks hit Bint Jbeil, Shebaa and Chaqra.
- [Trump Says Putin Wants To 'Just Keep Killing People', Hints At Tough Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-says-putin-wants-to-just-keep-killing-people-hints-at-tough-sanctions/): US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin after a failed call, signaling potential new sanctions.
- [Volcano Erupts In Japan As Baba Vanga’s 'July 5 Earthquake' Prophecy Stokes Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/volcano-erupts-in-japan-as-baba-vangas-july-5-earthquake-prophecy-stokes-fears/): Video of the eruption captured by the Meteorological Agency showed lava and thick grey smoke rising from the mountain around midnight on Wednesday.
- [Nirav Modi's Brother Nehal Modi Arrested In US On CBI, ED's Extradition Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/nirav-modis-brother-nehal-modi-arrested-in-us-on-cbi-eds-extradition-request/): Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, was arrested in the US on Saturday, July 5, upon extradition request from the CBI and ED
- [River Seine reopens to Paris swimmers, after Olympics, century-long ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/river-seine-reopens-to-paris-swimmers-after-olympics-century-long-ban/): Bathing sites will be located near the French capital’s Notre-Dame cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and in eastern Paris.
- [US-Israel talks aim “to impose outcome later”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/us-israel-talks-aim-to-impose-outcome-later/): Political analyst Xavier Abu Eid says US-Israel talks may aim to shape a Gaza deal before negotiations with Hamas begin.
- [Iran has not agreed to inspections or given up enrichment, says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/iran-has-not-agreed-to-inspections-or-given-up-enrichment-says-trump/): The US leader says he will not allow Tehran to resume its nuclear programme, adding Iranian officials want to meet him.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1227/): Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/end-is-near-will-kabul-become-first-big-city-without-water-by-2030/): The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.
- [Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years on eve of 90th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/dalai-lama-says-he-hopes-to-live-another-40-years-on-eve-of-90th-birthday/): There has been speculation over the succession plan for the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader.
- [A Threat To Earth? NASA Detects New 'Interstellar Object' Zipping Through Solar System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/a-threat-to-earth-nasa-detects-new-interstellar-object-zipping-through-solar-system/): Astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object moving at over 60 km/s towards the Sun. It’s the third known object from outside our solar system and will soon leave it.
- [Chelsea beat Palmerias to set up Fluminense Club World Cup semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/chelsea-beat-palmerias-to-set-up-fluminense-club-world-cup-semi/): Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup where they will face Fluminense.
- [Elon Musk Floats The Idea Of A Third Party As Trump Signs The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Into Law | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/elon-musk-floats-the-idea-of-a-third-party-as-trump-signs-the-big-beautiful-bill-into-law-4k/): Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has weighed in publicly for the first time since President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill“ into law. Musk took to his social media platform X to once again float the possibility of a third party to rival the two major ones — the Democrats and the Republicans. Musk […]
- [Eye On The Bigger Prize: Why India Allowed Pakistan's Hockey Team In Asia Cup | Exclusive | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/eye-on-the-bigger-prize-why-india-allowed-pakistans-hockey-team-in-asia-cup-exclusive-news18/): Amidst anger over the decision to allow the Pakistan hockey team to visit India for the upcoming Asia Cup, CNN-News18 has learnt that past lessons have played a role in shaping this decision.India has previously faced trouble with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for denying visas not just to Pakistani athletes but also to athletes […]
- [Prime Minister Modi Receives A Warm Welcome From The Indian Diaspora In Argentina | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/prime-minister-modi-receives-a-warm-welcome-from-the-indian-diaspora-in-argentina-news18/): Prime Minister Modi receives a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in . This visit strengthens India-Argentina ties, highlighting their historical connections and recent cooperation in mineral resources. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [B-2 Bombers Roar Overhead As Donald Trump Celebrates US Independence Day | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/b-2-bombers-roar-overhead-as-donald-trump-celebrates-us-independence-day-watch/): On July 4, President Trump and First Lady Melania watched a B-2 bomber fly over the White House. Trump also signed his major tax and spending bill into law.
- [Texas Flood: At Least 24 Killed, 23 Girls From Summer Camp Missing; Rescue Ops Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/texas-flood-at-least-24-killed-23-girls-from-summer-camp-missing-rescue-ops-underway/): Heavy overnight rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 26 feet in less than an hour, overwhelming low-lying areas in Kerr County
- ["Promises Made, Promises Kept" Trump Signs 'Big Beautiful Bill' At Grand July 4 White House Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/promises-made-promises-kept-trump-signs-big-beautiful-bill-at-grand-july-4-white-house-event/): In a dramatic moment timed with 4th of July Independence Day celebrations, President Donald Trump signed into law his “Big Beautiful Bill”, whoch is a sweeping legislative package of tax breaks, welfare cuts, and immigration enforcement measures that could define his second-term legacy. Speaking at a desk set up on the White House balcony, Trump […]
- [PM Modi's Historic Visit to Argentina: India's First Prime Ministerial Trip In 57 Years | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/pm-modis-historic-visit-to-argentina-indias-first-prime-ministerial-trip-in-57-years-news18/): Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Argentina marks India’s first prime ministerial trip in 57 years. Key discussions will focus on strategic partnerships in defense, mining, and green energy, enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation in the Global South. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Mamdani Under Fire For Socialist Stance Amid Mother's $2M Luxury Loft Ownership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/mamdani-under-fire-for-socialist-stance-amid-mothers-2m-luxury-loft-ownership/): People are also talking about Zohran Mamdani’s net worth on X, estimating it to be between USD 2 million and USD 10 million.
- [World's Biggest Mars Rock Could Fetch $4 Million At July Auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/worlds-biggest-mars-rock-could-fetch-4-million-at-july-auction/): A Martian meteorite, NWA-16788, weighing 24.67 kg, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s. Found in Niger, it is estimated to fetch up to $4 million.
- [Trump Signs His 'Big Beautiful Bill' Into Law, Military Jets Fly Over The White House To Celebrate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-signs-his-big-beautiful-bill-into-law-military-jets-fly-over-the-white-house-to-celebrate/): President Donald Trump signed into law a massive package of tax and spending cuts, which he calls the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’. The signing took place at an outdoor ceremony at the White House on the Fourth of July holiday. With military jets flying overhead and hundreds of supporters in attendance, Trump signed the bill one […]
- [Trump Signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Into Law At White House July 4 Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/05/trump-signs-big-beautiful-bill-into-law-at-white-house-july-4-celebrations/): Donald Trump turned the traditional July 4 picnic into a celebration of both America’s independence and his recent win in Congress over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’.
- [Gaza’s starving men and women chase trucks, face death to feed families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/gazas-starving-men-and-women-chase-trucks-face-death-to-feed-families/): A journey through Gaza’s al-Rashid Street, where hunger drives thousands to risk death chasing aid trucks each day.
- [BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/brics-condemns-attacks-on-iran-gaza-war-trump-tariffs-key-takeaways/): Bloc takes firm positions at summit on key global conflicts while avoiding criticism of Russia for the Ukraine war.
- [Methane gas inside northern Iraq cave kills 12 Turkish soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/methane-gas-inside-northern-iraq-cave-kills-12-turkish-soldiers/): Soldiers died from gas exposure during a mission to recover a Turkish soldier missing in the cave since 2022.
- ['Australia's Trial Of The Century' Erin Patterson Guilty Of Murdering Relatives With Toxic Mushrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australias-trial-of-the-century-erin-patterson-guilty-of-murdering-relatives-with-toxic-mushrooms/): An Australian woman was convicted of murdering three of her husband’s relatives by serving them poisonous mushrooms at a lunch, ending a trial that had gripped the nation. After hearing nine weeks of evidence, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill another. She served up beef Wellingtons […]
- [Why Some Tribes And Communities Around The World Heal Faster Than Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/why-some-tribes-and-communities-around-the-world-heal-faster-than-others/): Many tribes in Assam, Arunachal and Northeast India use more than 800 herbal plants for wound healing, many of which are scientifically proven to have skin-repairing properties
- ["No Winners..." China Reacts As Trump Threatens to Slap Extra 10% Tariff On 'Anti-US' BRICS Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/no-winners-china-reacts-as-trump-threatens-to-slap-extra-10-tariff-on-anti-us-brics-allies/): China said on Monday (July 7) that BRICS, the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia and India, was not seeking “confrontation” after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose an extra 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with the bloc.”Regarding the imposition of tariffs, China has repeatedly stated its position that trade and tariff wars […]
- [Video: Relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza as ceasefire talks resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/video-relentless-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-as-ceasefire-talks-resume/): Israeli attacks in Gaza killed dozens of Palestinians and left many people trapped in rubble.
- [FIFA Club World Cup semi: Chelsea vs Fluminense team news, start and lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/fifa-club-world-cup-semi-chelsea-vs-fluminense-team-news-start-and-lineup/): Former champions Chelsea play Fluminense, one of Brazil’s most popular sides, in the first semifinal of Club World Cup.
- [Trump faces scrutiny over climate funding cuts amid Texas floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-faces-scrutiny-over-climate-funding-cuts-amid-texas-floods/): President Trump’s cuts to climate change research come under more scrutiny after deadly Texas floods.
- [Australian Woman Guilty Of Triple Murder For Poisoning In-Laws' Meal With Toxic Mushrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-woman-guilty-of-triple-murder-for-poisoning-in-laws-meal-with-toxic-mushrooms/): The case has drawn comparisons to the infamous Jolly Joseph cyanide murders in India, where a woman allegedly killed six family members over 14 years
- [Zelenskyy Eyes US Envoy Change, Informs Trump; Russia Captures More Ukrainian Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/zelenskyy-eyes-us-envoy-change-informs-trump-russia-captures-more-ukrainian-territory/): On Saturday, Zelenskyy had called his recent conversation with Trump as the “best and most productive” they’ve had
- [Aging Fleet, Maintenance Woes, Low Morale: Pakistan Navy Faces Crisis After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/aging-fleet-maintenance-woes-low-morale-pakistan-navy-faces-crisis-after-op-sindoor/): Sources said following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s naval fleet has been notably absent from the strategic waters of the Arabian Sea
- [Texas flooding: What happened, what went wrong and what’s the death toll?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/texas-flooding-what-happened-what-went-wrong-and-whats-the-death-toll/): More than 80 people are killed in the flash floods. Camp Mystic, a camp for girls, is among the worst hit sites.
- [Man Jailed For 10 Years For Tricking Pregnant Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Drug](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/man-jailed-for-10-years-for-tricking-pregnant-girlfriend-into-taking-abortion-drug/): Stephen Doohan, a paramedic, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for tricking a woman into having an abortion by spiking her during sex.
- [Did China Help Pakistan During Op Sindoor? Beijing Cites ‘Normal' Defence Ties, Adds Caveat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/did-china-help-pakistan-during-op-sindoor-beijing-cites-normal-defence-ties-adds-caveat/): China and Pakistan’s defense cooperation is normal and not against any third party, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. China supports India-Pakistan dialogue.
- [Pamplona’s iconic bull run opens in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/pamplonas-iconic-bull-run-opens-in-spain/): Runners in traditional red and white sprint inches from bulls’ horns, embracing risk in Pamplona’s San Fermin festival.
- [Israel Bombs Houthi Ports, Rebels Fire Missiles In Post-Iran Ceasefire Flare-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-bombs-houthi-ports-rebels-fire-missiles-in-post-iran-ceasefire-flare-up/): Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi-held ports in Yemen, targeting Hodeida, Ras Isa, Salif, and the Ras Kanatib power plant. The strikes followed Houthi missile attacks on Israel.
- [Will Hasina Catch A Breather? Bangladesh Lawyers Move To Scrap Charges In War Crimes Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/will-hasina-catch-a-breather-bangladesh-lawyers-move-to-scrap-charges-in-war-crimes-case/): Hasina faces five charges, including failure to prevent mass murder, which under Bangladeshi law amount to crimes against humanity
- [Top Hamas Official Reveals Group Has ‘Zero Control On Gaza’ Ahead of Israel PM-Trump Meet in US | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/top-hamas-official-reveals-group-has-zero-control-on-gaza-ahead-of-israel-pm-trump-meet-in-us-4k/): A senior official in Hamas’ security forces has told the BBC that the Palestinian armed group has lost about 80% of its control over the Gaza Strip. The officer whom the British broadcaster identified as a lieutenant colonel said Hamas’ command and control system had “completely” collapsed. The unnamed Hamas official added that Israeli strikes […]
- [Trump calls Elon Musk’s new political party plan ‘ridiculous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-calls-elon-musks-new-political-party-plan-ridiculous/): Donald Trump has criticised Elon Musk’s plan to launch and fund a new US political party, calling it “ridiculous”.
- [Musk’s u-turn on a new party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/musks-u-turn-on-a-new-party/): We compare and contrast how, in 2022, Elon Musk advised against creating a new US political party, versus his recent ann
- [Gaza toddler with shrapnel in brain fights for life after family killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/gaza-toddler-with-shrapnel-in-brain-fights-for-life-after-family-killed/): Amr al-Hams is also severely malnourished as his aunt feeds him mashed lentils due to Israeli blockade on fortified milk
- [Texas Floods: Over 80 Dead, Including 28 Children, As Search For Missing Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/texas-floods-over-80-dead-including-28-children-as-search-for-missing-continues/): The floods were triggered by an unprecedented downpour, reports indicate rainfall may have reached up to 15 inches in under an hour
- [Chinese Communist Party Exploring Alternatives To Xi Amid Economic, Military Strains: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/chinese-communist-party-exploring-alternatives-to-xi-amid-economic-military-strains-sources-exclusive/): Intelligence sources reveal that the CCP wishes to move China away from ideological isolation and towards institutional reform.
- ['Lodged Representations...': China On Dalai Lama Row As India Reaffirms Religious Freedom Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/lodged-representations-china-on-dalai-lama-row-as-india-reaffirms-religious-freedom-stand/): China objected to India extending greetings to the Dalai Lama and accused the country of meddling in its internal affairs, after India affirmed its commitment to religious freedom.
- [Israeli settlers displace Palestinians with “new strategy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israeli-settlers-displace-palestinians-with-new-strategy/): “There’s a lot more settler violence than we saw a couple of months ago.”
- [‘We are all Vietnamese and came to Germany to build a better life’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/we-are-all-vietnamese-and-came-to-germany-to-build-a-better-life/): After the Vietnam War ended, thousands travelled to Germany. A recent anniversary has stirred a sense of reflection.
- [Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/wildfires-erupt-across-mediterranean-as-heatwave-worsens/): Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.
- [Texas Floods: Sisters Found Dead With 'Hands Locked' Had Sent 'I Love You' Text To Parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/texas-floods-sisters-found-dead-with-hands-locked-had-sent-i-love-you-text-to-parents/): Devastating floods in central Texas claimed 82 lives, including Blair (13) and Brooke Herber (11), who were found dead with their hands locked. Their grandparents are missing.
- [Roads blocked in Kenya’s capital on anniversary of pro-democracy protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/roads-blocked-in-kenyas-capital-on-anniversary-of-pro-democracy-protests/): Event comes as young Kenyans, frustrated over economy, corruption and police brutality, are taking to the streets.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Had No 'Client List', Says FBI, New Video Busts Murder Conspiracy Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/jeffrey-epstein-had-no-client-list-says-fbi-new-video-busts-murder-conspiracy-theory/): The findings are part of a detailed investigation that challenges popular narratives suggesting Epstein’s death was a result of foul play or cover-ups by powerful elites
- [India-US Trade Deal A Few Hours Away: How New Delhi Handled Trump Tariffs & Began Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/india-us-trade-deal-a-few-hours-away-how-new-delhi-handled-trump-tariffs-began-negotiations/): India-US Trade Deal: A look at India-US trade negotiations since the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
- ['BRICS Not Seeking Confrontation': China After Donald Trump's Extra 10% Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/brics-not-seeking-confrontation-china-after-donald-trumps-extra-10-tariff-threat/): China dismissed Trump’s tariff threat, stating BRICS is not confrontational and promotes inclusive, cooperative development.
- [Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline: What’s next for global trade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trumps-july-9-tariff-deadline-whats-next-for-global-trade/): US trade partners are racing to negotiate deals to avoid being slapped with steep tariffs from this week.
- [Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/suriname-elects-first-female-president-amid-economic-uncertainty/): Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to lead the impoverished Latin American country through crisis before oil wealth arrives.
- [Trump slams ex-ally Musk’s political party as ‘ridiculous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-slams-ex-ally-musks-political-party-as-ridiculous/): US president calls tycoon ‘TRAIN WRECK’ who has gone ‘off the rails’ after Musk vows challenge to US political system.
- [Australian inquiry says racism behind police shooting of Indigenous teen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-inquiry-says-racism-behind-police-shooting-of-indigenous-teen/): Coroner’s finding comes five years after acquitted policeman Zachary Rolfe fatally shot 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker.
- [Timelapse shows speed of Texas floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/timelapse-shows-speed-of-texas-floods/): Timelapse video from Texas shows how quickly floodwaters rose in the Llano River, engulfing a road within minutes.
- [Video: Indonesia’s Lewotobi Volcano Erupts For Third Time This Year, Spews 18km Ash Cloud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/video-indonesias-lewotobi-volcano-erupts-for-third-time-this-year-spews-18km-ash-cloud/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted, sending ash 18 km high. Authorities have warned of potential lahar floods.
- [Israel ‘On High Alert’ Amid Houthi ‘Missile Blitz’ After IDF’s Yemen Bombing, Red Sea Ship ‘Hit’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-on-high-alert-amid-houthi-missile-blitz-after-idfs-yemen-bombing-red-sea-ship-hit-4k/): Israel said early Monday (July 7) that it carried out a wave of strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and other areas held by the Houthi rebels.Two missiles were launched from Yemen towards Israel just hours later, the Israeli army said on Telegram, as it worked to intercept them.Israel “struck and destroyed terror […]
- [What Happens To Poop, Pee And Puke In Space? Inside ISS's Hidden Waste System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/what-happens-to-poop-pee-and-puke-in-space-inside-isss-hidden-waste-system/): As astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla orbits Earth aboard the International Space Station, here’s what happens to the waste he and his crewmates generate
- [China’s Xi Jinping Skips Brics Meet For First Time: Is He Stepping Down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/chinas-xi-jinping-skips-brics-meet-for-first-time-is-he-stepping-down/): China’s Xi Jinping Skips Brics Meet: Is it really a scheduled conflict? Is Jinping stepping down? Is China’s power waning? All possibilities explained
- [China Ran Campaign To Damage Rafale's Image After India-Pakistan Conflict: Report | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/china-ran-campaign-to-damage-rafales-image-after-india-pakistan-conflict-report-news18/): China orchestrated a campaign, using its embassies, to damage the reputation and sales of the French-made Rafale fighter jet following its combat debut during India’s May clashes with Pakistan, according to French intelligence officials.As per the findings from a French intelligence service seen by the Associated Press, defence attaches at various Chinese embassies actively cast […]
- ['Symbol Of Confusion': Imran Khan's Party, Others Blast Bilawal Bhutto Over Extradition Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/symbol-of-confusion-imran-khans-party-others-blast-bilawal-bhutto-over-extradition-remark/): Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continues to face backlash in Pakistan after he suggested individuals like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar should be extradited to India.
- [Space Capsule With Cannabis Seeds, Ashes Of 166 People Crashes Into The Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/space-capsule-with-cannabis-seeds-ashes-of-166-people-crashes-into-the-ocean/): After launch, the capsule entered Earth’s orbit and completed two rounds. All instruments worked fine, but contact was lost just minutes before its re-entry into the atmosphere
- [Australian woman found guilty in mushroom murder trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-woman-found-guilty-in-mushroom-murder-trial/): Erin Patterson, 50, found guilty of murdering her estranged husband’s parents and aunt with poisonous mushrooms.
- [Australian woman guilty of mushroom murders: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-woman-guilty-of-mushroom-murders-all-to-know/): Erin Patterson fed her former in-laws beef Wellingtons laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms.
- [PM Modi Likely To Visit UK This Month; FTA Signing And Bilateral Boost On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-uk-this-month-fta-signing-and-bilateral-boost-on-agenda/): Alongside the FTA, the leaders are expected to discuss deeper collaboration in defence, technology, and regional security.
- [Australian Woman Found Guilty Of Murdering Three Lunch Guests With Poisonous Mushrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-woman-found-guilty-of-murdering-three-lunch-guests-with-poisonous-mushrooms/): Eric Patterson, 50, was convicted of the murders of her mother-in-law Gail, father-in-law Donald, and Gail’s sister Heather, by lacing their meal with death cap mushrooms.
- [FATF Pressure Deepens Fault Lines In Pakistan: Bilawal’s Call For Terror Extradition Triggers Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/fatf-pressure-deepens-fault-lines-in-pakistan-bilawals-call-for-terror-extradition-triggers-fury/): According to top intelligence sources, jihadist groups perceive Bilawal Bhutto’s offer to extradite Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India as an act of treason.
- ['Train Wreck Off The Rails': Donald Trump Slams Elon Musk Over New Party, Calls It 'Ridiculous'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/train-wreck-off-the-rails-donald-trump-slams-elon-musk-over-new-party-calls-it-ridiculous-2/): Donald Trump on Sunday slammed Elon Musk over his announcement to form a new political party and said the Tesla CEO has completely gone “off the rails” and has essentially become a “train wreck” over the past five weeks.Trump asserted Musk wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never […]
- [‘Nail in a coffin’: Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs bleed Indian foundries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/nail-in-a-coffin-trumps-steel-aluminum-tariffs-bleed-indian-foundries/): The small ancillary units that depend on steel and aluminium exporters for their income are especially hard hit.
- [Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-82-dozens-still-missing/): At least 41 people still missing as officials face questions about why warnings did not reach hard-hit Kerr County.
- [Israel bombs ports, power plant in Yemen as Houthis fire more missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-bombs-ports-power-plant-in-yemen-as-houthis-fire-more-missiles/): Israeli military attacks ports of Hodeidah, Ras-Isa and as-Salif as Houthis continue to launch missiles towards Israel.
- [Trump To Send Tariff Letters To Several Countries Today Ahead Of August 1 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-to-send-tariff-letters-to-several-countries-today-ahead-of-august-1-deadline/): Trump previously announced plans to send trade letters to 12 countries outlining the new reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on August 1.
- ['What’s Truth Social, Never Heard of It': Elon Musk Mocks Donald Trump Over New Party Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/whats-truth-social-never-heard-of-it-elon-musk-mocks-donald-trump-over-new-party-spat/): Elon Musk dismissed Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, saying he’d “never heard of it,” shortly after Trump slammed him and his new political party plans.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1229/): Here are the key events on day 1,229 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Train Wreck Off The Rails': Donald Trump Slams Elon Musk Over New Party, Calls It 'Ridiculous'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/train-wreck-off-the-rails-donald-trump-slams-elon-musk-over-new-party-calls-it-ridiculous/): Donald Trump has slammed Elon Musk’s formation of a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and saying third parties only create confusion.
- ['100-Year Catastrophe': 78 Killed In Texas Floods, Donald Trump To Visit On Friday | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/100-year-catastrophe-78-killed-in-texas-floods-donald-trump-to-visit-on-friday-top-updates/): Most of the devastation occurred in Texas’ Kerr County, where 68 bodies were found. At least 41 people are currently , and the death count is expected to rise.
- [At BRICS, Jaishankar And Russia's Lavrov Meet For First Time After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/at-brics-jaishankar-and-russias-lavrov-meet-for-first-time-after-operation-sindoor/): The two ministers discussed a range of topics during the brief meeting, including bilateral cooperation, the West Asia situation and the SCO, among other key issues.
- ['How Can He Offer My Father Like This': Hafiz Saeed's Son Slams Bilawal Bhutto For Extradition Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/how-can-he-offer-my-father-like-this-hafiz-saeeds-son-slams-bilawal-bhutto-for-extradition-remark/): Pakistan’s former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto offered extradition of Pakistani individuals to India, including LeT chief Hafiz Saeed and JeM chief Masood Azhar
- [More than 80 Palestinians killed across Gaza as truce talks begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/more-than-80-palestinians-killed-across-gaza-as-truce-talks-begin/): US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel could occur this week as truce talks resume in Qatar.
- [Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/iran-demands-accountability-for-israel-and-us-after-war-of-aggression/): Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran’s military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
- [Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/why-has-iran-stepped-up-its-deportation-of-afghan-refugees/): Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration.
- [Death Toll From Texas Floods Crosses 60 With Dozens Missing, Trump Signs Major Disaster Declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/death-toll-from-texas-floods-crosses-60-with-dozens-missing-trump-signs-major-disaster-declaration/): The search for people swept away by devastating floods in Central Texas, including missing girls from a riverside summer camp, has become a race against time. The death toll has crossed 60 and forecasters warned that downpours would continue in already hard-hit areas. Blame is swirling over preparedness and whether residents were properly alerted. President […]
- [After Israel Iran War 'Success', Netanyahu Set To Meet Trump, Gaza Differences May Complicate Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/after-israel-iran-war-success-netanyahu-set-to-meet-trump-gaza-differences-may-complicate-visit/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is headed to Washington for his third meeting with President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House in January. Both men came together to “obliterate” Iran’s nuclear program during a 12-day war. But now the war in Gaza remains a sticking point. Trump said Israel had agreed to […]
- [BRICS Declaration Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Slams Cross-Border Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/brics-declaration-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-slams-cross-border-terrorism/): In a joint statement of its 17th Summit, held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, the leaders strongly denounced the act of terrorism in all its forms, including the cross-border terrorism
- ["Liberal Globalization Obsolete" Putin Lauds BRICS Multipolarity, Bloc Slams Trump Tariffs, Xi Skips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/liberal-globalization-obsolete-putin-lauds-brics-multipolarity-bloc-slams-trump-tariffs-xi-skips/): Leaders of the BRICS nations convened in Brazil for a summit overshadowed by US President Trump’s new tariff policies, presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralismAddressing the summit virtually, Putin emphasized the role of member nations in current geopolitical situation, constructive approach and unifying agenda 0:00 INTRO 1:01 XI SKIPS BRICS, DENTS CHANCE TO […]
- [Trump Declares Texas’ Kerr County Disaster Zone After Flash Floods Kill Over 60](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/trump-declares-texas-kerr-county-disaster-zone-after-flash-floods-kill-over-60/): Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for Kerr County, Texas, due to heavy rains and flooding. The death toll reached 67, including 21 children.
- [Gunboats target cargo vessel in Red Sea; crew abandons ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/gunboats-target-cargo-vessel-in-red-sea-crew-abandons-ship/): The vessel is reportedly taking on water after being targeted with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.
- [Reuters, TRT World X Accounts Restored In India After Brief Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/reuters-trt-world-x-accounts-restored-in-india-after-brief-outage/): Govt sources earlier said that no action was taken against either outlet while the IT Ministry hinted at confusion from X’s side.
- [BRICS Declaration Criticises Iran Strikes Without Naming US, Israel; Takes Swipe At Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/brics-declaration-criticises-iran-strikes-without-naming-us-israel-takes-swipe-at-tariffs/): Iran received support from BRICS at the Rio summit, condemning air strikes on Iranian facilities. BRICS leaders also criticized Trump’s damaging tariff policies.
- [Israel now faces adversaries that it cannot defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/israel-now-faces-adversaries-that-it-cannot-defeat/): Once a master of narrative warfare, Israel is now losing to smartphones, social media, and the digital archive.
- [Akash, India win second Test against England at Edgbaston](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/akash-india-win-second-test-against-england-at-edgbaston/): Akash Deep took six wickets in the second innings as India levelled their five-match Test series against England 1-1.
- ['Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza Concerning, India Believes Peace Is The Way': PM Modi At BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-concerning-india-believes-peace-is-the-way-pm-modi-at-brics/): While addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi said that said that from West Asia to Europe, the world today is surrounded by conflicts and tensions.
- [India, US Likely To Finalise Mini Trade Deal Within 48 Hours: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/india-us-likely-to-finalise-mini-trade-deal-within-48-hours-report/): As per the report, the two sides have completed the discussions on the mini-deal, which could pave the way for broader trade discussions.
- [‘Avoid Boston, Be Mindful Of Social Media’: Harvard Issues Travel Advisory To Foreign Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/avoid-boston-be-mindful-of-social-media-harvard-issues-travel-advisory-to-foreign-students/): The Ivy League institute also warned the incoming students to be mindful of their social media content and personal electronic devices when entering the country.
- [F1 British GP: Norris wins home race; Hulkenberg scores record first podium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/f1-british-gp-norris-wins-home-race-hulkenberg-scores-record-first-podium/): Lando Norris becomes 13th British driver to win home Grand Prix as Nico Hulkenberg makes first podium after 239 races.
- [Brazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/brazils-leader-lula-condemns-gaza-genocide-at-brics/): BRICS nations have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel’s bombing of Iran and its war on Gaza.
- [Hafiz Saeed’s Son Slams Bilawal Bhutto, Accuses Him Of Betraying Pakistan | Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/hafiz-saeeds-son-slams-bilawal-bhutto-accuses-him-of-betraying-pakistan-pakistan-news-news18/): | Hafiz Saeed’s son slams Bilawal Bhutto, accuses him of betraying Pakistan by offering extraditions to India — says he’s unfit to lead foreign policy n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Narendra Modi Participates In BRICS Summit 2025 | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/pm-narendra-modi-participates-in-brics-summit-2025-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-news-news18/): ‌ | PM Modi reaches Rio De Janeiro to participate in BRICS summit and meets Brazilian President n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Who Is Vaibhav Taneja, Indian-Origin Tesla CFO Handling Finances For Musk’s America Party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/who-is-vaibhav-taneja-indian-origin-tesla-cfo-handling-finances-for-musks-america-party/): Taneja’s official role in Musk’s political outfit was confirmed through paperwork submitted to the US Federal Election Commission
- ['India One Of Most Likely Countries…': Tibetan Official On 14th Dalai Lama's 'Reincarnation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/india-one-of-most-likely-countries-tibetan-official-on-14th-dalai-lamas-reincarnation/): Central Tibetan Administration president Penpa Tsering said the question of reincarnation, however, feels premature as His Holiness has said he will live for another 20 to 25 years
- [Robot Valet Zooms In, Lifts Car, Parks Perfectly | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/robot-valet-zooms-in-lifts-car-parks-perfectly-watch/): A video of Parkie, a self-driving valet robot by South Korea’s HL Mando, has amazed netizens. Using lidar, radar, and optical sensors, Parkie autonomously parks cars.
- [China Ran Campaign To Damage Rafale's Image After India-Pakistan Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/china-ran-campaign-to-damage-rafales-image-after-india-pakistan-conflict-report/): India used Rafales during the May conflict with Pakistan, which was one of the most serious military exchanges between the two nuclear neighbours in years
- ['World Bodies Without Global South Are Like Phones Without SIM Cards': PM Modi At BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/world-bodies-without-global-south-are-like-phones-without-sim-cards-pm-modi-at-brics-summit/): PM Modi claimed that two-thirds of humanity has not been adequately represented in the global institutions which have been formed in the 20th century.
- [Devotees around the world celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/devotees-around-the-world-celebrate-the-dalai-lamas-90th-birthday/): The Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday has been celebrated with cake and cultural performances by devotees around the world.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume In Qatar, Israel Sends Team But Calls Hamas’ Demands “Unacceptable” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/gaza-ceasefire-talks-resume-in-qatar-israel-sends-team-but-calls-hamas-demands-unacceptable-4k/): The resumption in the ceasefire talks comes a day ahead of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the White House on July 7The renewed talks are expected to focus on ceasefire terms and a possible hostage-prisoner exchange n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Force For Global Good': PM Modi Thanks Brazil President Lula For Hosting BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/force-for-global-good-pm-modi-thanks-brazil-president-lula-for-hosting-brics-summit/): PM Modi arrived in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.
- [Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with followers in north Indian town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/dalai-lama-celebrates-90th-birthday-with-followers-in-north-indian-town/): Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.
- [Defiant Hezbollah Says “Won’t Disarm Until Israel Withdraws”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/defiant-hezbollah-says-wont-disarm-until-israel-withdraws/): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared the group will not disarm until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon and halts its airstrikes. Speaking via video during Ashura, he defended Hezbollah’s missile arsenal, saying it’s essential for resisting Israeli aggression and protecting civilians. Thousands gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs to hear his defiant message. n18oc_crux
- [Ukraine Behind Blast In Pipelines Supplying Russia Military? Zelensky's Call With Trump 'Best' Ever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/ukraine-behind-blast-in-pipelines-supplying-russia-military-zelenskys-call-with-trump-best-ever/): Ukraine is suspected of orchestrating explosions on pipelines supplying the Russian military in its Far East—a strategic disruption amid the ongoing conflict. President Zelensky praised his July 4 call with former US President Trump as “the best conversation in all this time,” calling it productive on air‑defense cooperation and Patriot missile aid.00:00 INTRODUCTION02:39 BLASTS ROCK RUSSIAN […]
- [Taiwan ‘Eyes 168 US Howitzers’, Sets Up HIMARS-Armed Military Unit As China Unveils ‘Sea Monster’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/taiwan-eyes-168-us-howitzers-sets-up-himars-armed-military-unit-as-china-unveils-sea-monster4k/): Taiwan has created a military unit armed with US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, the country’s defence ministry said in a statement on July 4 The weapons systems were supplied to the China-claimed island by its close ally, Washington, last year amid rising tensions between the three partiesThe unit’s soldiers and officers received training in the […]
- [Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/hezbollah-chief-says-wont-disarm-until-israel-leaves-southern-lebanon/): Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.
- [Ukraine’s sovereignty was violated long before Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/ukraines-sovereignty-was-violated-long-before-trump/): For years, governments in Kyiv have been pressured into implementing policies not in the interests of Ukrainians.
- [Residents in Dutch town reads names of Gaza’s victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/residents-in-dutch-town-reads-names-of-gazas-victims/): Residents in the Dutch town of Nijmegen are reading aloud the names of Palestinian victims of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Father’s desperate search for daughter after deadly floods hit Texas camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/fathers-desperate-search-for-daughter-after-deadly-floods-hit-texas-camp/): Distressed parents are searching for their missing daughters at the Christian summer camp hit by flash flooding in Texas
- [FIFA Club World Cup semifinals: Qualified teams and full schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/fifa-club-world-cup-semifinals-qualified-teams-and-full-schedule/): An epic all-European clash and an upstart Brazilian side takes on London’s finest in the final four.
- [What’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/whats-in-trumps-ceasefire-proposal-and-can-it-end-israels-war-on-gaza/): Discussions over a ceasefire are intensifying as Israel kills more Palestinians, sowing doubts that a deal can happen.
- [French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/06/french-intelligence-claims-china-trying-to-foil-global-sale-of-rafale-jets/): China’s embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
- [Palestinian children killed at GHF aid sites in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/palestinian-children-killed-at-ghf-aid-sites-in-gaza/): Over 700 Palestinians have been killed while trying to collect aid from the US- and Israel-backed GHF aid sites.
- [Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Brazil Citing Bolsonaro Trial And Trade Disputes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/trump-announces-50-tariff-on-brazil-citing-bolsonaro-trial-and-trade-disputes/): Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices and prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
- [Elon Musk Reacts To Linda Yaccarino’s Exit From X: ‘Thank You For...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/elon-musk-reacts-to-linda-yaccarinos-exit-from-x-thank-you-for/): Elon Musk thanked outgoing X CEO Linda Yaccarino after her resignation. Here’s what he said
- [South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Rearrested On New Charges: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-suk-yeol-rearrested-on-new-charges-report/): Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was rearrested. He faces multiple charges, including insurrection.
- ['Will Do Things The Hard Way': Trump Administration Warns Harvard Could Lose Accreditation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/will-do-things-the-hard-way-trump-administration-warns-harvard-could-lose-accreditation/): The Trump administration warned Harvard of losing accreditation over alleged campus antisemitism, accusing them of non-cooperation.
- ['Where Did You Learn That?': Trump Trolled For Praising Liberian President’s English](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/where-did-you-learn-that-trump-trolled-for-praising-liberian-presidents-english/): Donald Trump faced backlash after praising Liberian President Boakai for speaking “such good English”.
- [JD Vance Calls Out Zohran Mamdani’s July 4 Post: “Who The Hell Does He Think He Is?”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/jd-vance-calls-out-zohran-mamdanis-july-4-post-who-the-hell-does-he-think-he-is/): JD Vance criticizes NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s July 4 post, says it lacks gratitude for America.
- [NATO Jets Scrambled As Russia Launches Record Drone Attack On Ukraine: What Happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/nato-jets-scrambled-as-russia-launches-record-drone-attack-on-ukraine-what-happened/): NATO jets were scrambled after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine, sending over 700 drones.
- ['Conspiracy’: Biden’s Doctor Refuses To Answer Questions On Ex-President’s Mental Fitness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/conspiracy-bidens-doctor-refuses-to-answer-questions-on-ex-presidents-mental-fitness/): Ex-White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions about Joe Biden’s cognitive health.
- [Trump: ‘Very good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week or next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/trump-very-good-chance-of-gaza-ceasefire-this-week-or-next/): Donald Trump says there’s a “very good chance” of a Gaza ceasefire within days after meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- [Trump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/trump-hosts-five-west-african-leaders-to-discuss-trade-and-development/): Talks come as US shifts focus from aid to building sustainable economic partnerships.
- [Ex-DOGE official rushed Trump‑backed GHF grant despite staff warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/ex-doge-official-rushed-trump%e2%80%91backed-ghf-grant-despite-staff-warnings/): The official waived safeguards to fast-track a $30m award to the highly criticised Gaza aid group.
- [Bridge collapse in Gujarat kills 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/bridge-collapse-in-gujarat-kills-10/): At least 10 people died after a portion of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed into the Mahisagar River in Gujarat, India.
- [‘Shoot their legs’: Kenya’s President Ruto rails against looters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/shoot-their-legs-kenyas-president-ruto-rails-against-looters/): Kenyan President William Ruto said anyone looting or vandalising businesses should be shot in their legs.
- [T-Mobile to end DEI programme as it seeks regulatory approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/t-mobile-to-end-dei-programme-as-it-seeks-regulatory-approval/): The wireless carrier, which is seeking FCC approval on two deals, bowed the pressure from the White House.
- [US sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/us-sanctions-un-expert-albanese-over-israel-criticism/): Trump administration says it is targeting Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
- [Pentagon Chief Didn't Inform White House Before Halting Weapons Shipments To Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/pentagon-chief-didnt-inform-white-house-before-halting-weapons-shipments-to-ukraine-report/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused Ukraine weapons shipments without White House notice, surprising officials.
- [Linda Yaccarino Resigns: How Much She Earned As X CEO And What Is Her Net Worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/linda-yaccarino-resigns-how-much-she-earned-as-x-ceo-and-what-is-her-net-worth/): Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Elon Musk’s X, resigned after two years. Here’s a look at her net worth
- ["If He Won't Release..." Musk Dares Trump To Reveal Epstein Files, Names His Aide Steve Bannon | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/if-he-wont-release-musk-dares-trump-to-reveal-epstein-files-names-his-aide-steve-bannon-4k/): Donald Trump’s former ‘First Buddy,’ Elon Musk, dropped a bombshell claim about Steve Bannon, former advisor and a close personal aide of the President. Musk claimed that Bannon is on the infamous client list of Jeffrey Epstein. He, however, did not provide any evidence to back the claims up. , Musk’s claim about Bannon being […]
- [Jensen Huang Earns $1 Billion In A Day As Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion: What's His Net Worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/jensen-huang-earns-1-billion-in-a-day-as-nvidia-hits-4-trillion-whats-his-net-worth/): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s fortune surged by over $1 billion in a day as Nvidia’s stock hit a record high, reaching a $4 trillion market cap, driven by AI innovations.
- [IDF Besieges Beit Hanoun to Hunt Hamas, Hits Hezbollah Dens in Rare Ground Op, US Hails "Model Ally"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/idf-besieges-beit-hanoun-to-hunt-hamas-hits-hezbollah-dens-in-rare-ground-op-us-hails-model-ally/): The Israeli military said on July 9 that it has expanded its ground offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza’s Beit HanounTroops of the Givati Brigade joined forces of the 99th Division to surround Beit Hanoun, where the IDF estimates dozens of Hamas operatives are holed up in tunnels“The forces are operating to destroy terror infrastructure, […]
- [Trump issues new tariffs for six countries, including Iraq and the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/trump-issues-new-tariffs-for-six-countries-including-iraq-and-the-philippines/): The White House has sent letters to 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
- [‘World Doesn't Need An Emperor’: Brazil's President Lula Hits Back At Trump's Tariff Threat On BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/world-doesnt-need-an-emperor-brazils-president-lula-hits-back-at-trumps-tariff-threat-on-brics/): Brazilian President Lula da Silva hit back at US President Donald Trump, saying the world does not want an “emperor”, after the United States threatened to impose additional 10% tariffs on countries that align with “anti-American” policies of the BRICS grouping.Lula’s remarks came after Trump announced that any country aligning with the BRICS would be […]
- ["You Deserve It, Should Get It" Netanyahu Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize As Gaza Deal Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/you-deserve-it-should-get-it-netanyahu-nominates-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-as-gaza-deal-looms/): When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House Monday for dinner, he came bearing the ultimate host gift for President Donald Trump: a letter nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize. The award has become a fixation for Trump, he says he is well deserved for his efforts to end conflicts around the […]
- [Italian Americans Outraged Over Zohran Mamdani's 2020 Post On Christopher Columbus Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/italian-americans-outraged-over-zohran-mamdanis-2020-post-on-christopher-columbus-statue/): Mamdani earned the ire of Italian Americans over an old post, where he showed the middle finger to a Christopher Columbus statue in Astoria and called for it to be taken down.
- ['He Better Behave, Otherwise...': Trump Again Slams NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/he-better-behave-otherwise-trump-again-slams-nyc-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani/): Trump’s remarks come days after Mamdani expressed strong support for a ceasefire in Gaza
- ['Up Close And Personal': ICE Video Shows 'Aliens' On Deportation Flight From Indiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/up-close-and-personal-ice-video-shows-aliens-on-deportation-flight-from-indiana/): The video showed the interior view of the plane, where deportees are seen seated under the watch of accompanying ICE personnel.
- [3 Killed, 10 Injured In Deadly South Philadelphia Shooting; Suspect In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/3-killed-10-injured-in-deadly-south-philadelphia-shooting-suspect-in-custody/): Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel confirmed that all three victims who died were adults, while at least two of the injured were minors.
- ['They're Getting Hit Very Hard': Trump Says US Will Send More Weapons To Ukraine | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/theyre-getting-hit-very-hard-trump-says-us-will-send-more-weapons-to-ukraine-news18/): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his country will send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against relentless Russian aggression, saying Kyiv needed to be able to defend itself.Speaking to reporters in the White House, Trump said, “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have […]
- ['We Don't Want An Emperor': Brazil's Lula Hits Back At Trump's Tariff Threat On BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/we-dont-want-an-emperor-brazils-lula-hits-back-at-trumps-tariff-threat-on-brics/): Brazilian President Lula da Silva called Trump “irresponsible” for his tariff threat against BRICS countries and said there are other forums for the US to speak to other nations.
- ['They're Getting Hit Very Hard': Trump Says US Will Send More Weapons To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/theyre-getting-hit-very-hard-trump-says-us-will-send-more-weapons-to-ukraine/): Trump earlier said Ukraine would need Patriot missiles to defend itself from escalating Russian airstrikes after a call with Zelenskyy, although he did not mention them on Monday.
- [PM Modi Lands In Brasilia After Concluding BRICS Summit In Brazil; Receives Grand Welcome At Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/pm-modi-lands-in-brasilia-after-concluding-brics-summit-in-brazil-receives-grand-welcome-at-airport/): PM Modi lands in Brasilia after concluding BRICS Summit in ; receives grand welcome at Airport. -newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [BRICS Undermining US Interests, Trump To Ensure 'Fair Treatment': White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/brics-undermining-us-interests-trump-to-ensure-fair-treatment-white-house/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump believes that BRICS Summit is seeking to “undermine” the interests of the United States.
- [Hyderabad Family Of 4 Dies After Vehicle Collides With Truck During US Vacation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/hyderabad-family-of-4-dies-after-vehicle-collides-with-truck-during-us-vacation/): All four died at the scene, said officials, adding that arrangements are being made to bring their bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites.
- [After BRICS Summit, PM Modi Arrives In Brasilia, Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/after-brics-summit-pm-modi-arrives-in-brasilia-receives-warm-welcome-from-indian-diaspora/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Brasil.
- ['Stopped A Very Big War': Donald Trump Again Claims India-Pakistan Mediation Over Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/stopped-a-very-big-war-donald-trump-again-claims-india-pakistan-mediation-over-trade-deal/): Donald Trump again claimed he prevented the war between India and Pakistan by threatening to suspend trade deals with both nations.
- ['Free Choice': Netanyahu, Trump Working On Possible Relocation Of Palestinians From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/free-choice-netanyahu-trump-working-on-possible-relocation-of-palestinians-from-gaza/): Netanyahu said the United States and Israel are working with other countries to possibly relocate Palestinians and give them a “better future”.
- [How China, Pakistan Ran Joint Psyops To Target Rafale Fighter Jets Used During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/how-china-pakistan-ran-joint-psyops-to-target-rafale-fighter-jets-used-during-op-sindoor/): This has revealed Chinese ambition to penetrate the tier 1 weapons market, while the operation was employed by the DG ISPR to promote Chinese weaponrycordin
- [Syrian-Origin Woman Who Met Zohran Mamdani On 'Hinge'. She May Soon Be New York City's 1st...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/syrian-origin-woman-who-met-zohran-mamdani-on-hinge-she-may-soon-be-new-york-citys-1st/): Rama Duwaji, the 27-year-old multimedia artist, could become New York City’s first lady if Mira Nair’s 33-year-old son Zohran Mamdani wins mayoral elections
- [‘US Close To Making Trade Deal With India’: Trump As His Tariff Letters Reach 14 Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/us-close-to-making-trade-deal-with-india-trump-as-his-tariff-letters-reach-14-nations/): As Donald Trump’s tariff letters reached 14 countries on Monday, he said that the US is close to making deal with India.
- ['Not 100% Firm': Trump On August 1 Tariff Deadline After Sending Letters To 14 Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/not-100-firm-trump-on-august-1-tariff-deadline-after-sending-letters-to-14-countries/): Trump sent letters to 14 countries on Monday, including Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh, announcing more tariffs on their imports.
- ['Well Deserved': Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Nominates Donald Trump For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/well-deserved-israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on Monday.
- [Texas Braces For More Rain As Rescuers Search For Dozens Still Missing From Catastrophic Floods | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/texas-braces-for-more-rain-as-rescuers-search-for-dozens-still-missing-from-catastrophic-floods-4k/): At least 90 people have died after devastating floods hit central Texas. Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp that sits along the Guadalupe River, has confirmed that 27 campers and counselors died in weekend floods. Ten campers and one counselor are still unaccounted for. Rescuers are still searching for dozens of missing people after terrifying […]
- [In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/in-taiwan-migrants-flee-oppressive-workplaces-for-life-on-the-periphery/): The island’s population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.
- [‘Line Being Drawn’: Trump To Impose BRICS Tariffs Only If Policies Are ‘Anti-US’, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/line-being-drawn-trump-to-impose-brics-tariffs-only-if-policies-are-anti-us-says-report/): Trump had threatened to impose 10% additional tariffs on countries aligning with “anti-American policies” of BRICS nations.
- [Donald Trump threatens ‘un-American’ BRICS countries with 10-percent tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/08/donald-trump-threatens-un-american-brics-countries-with-10-percent-tariff/): Brazil’s President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’.
- [Epstein had no ‘client list’, died by suicide, US Justice Department says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/epstein-had-no-client-list-died-by-suicide-us-justice-department-says/): Admission about sex offender signals a retreat from narrative once pushed by President Trump’s administration.
- [Over 100 Dead In Devastating Central Texas Flood, 27 Missing Girls Confirmed Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/over-100-dead-in-devastating-central-texas-flood-27-missing-girls-confirmed-killed/): Over 100 people were confirmed dead in the catastrophic flooding in Texas, as the searchers continued to find survivors in the devastated areas.
- ['Extensive Deliberations At Summit': PM Modi Wraps Rio BRICS Visit, Shares Insights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/extensive-deliberations-at-summit-pm-modi-wraps-rio-brics-visit-shares-insights/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia for a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- [Trump hits Asian nations with tariffs, including allies Japan, South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-hits-asian-nations-with-tariffs-including-allies-japan-south-korea/): Markets tumbled on the latest tariff announcements, with the S&P 500 seeing its biggest drop in three weeks.
- [Trump Tariffs | Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs On Japan & South Korea  | Trump Latest News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-tariffs-trump-imposes-25-percent-tariffs-on-japan-south-korea-trump-latest-news-n18g/): The United States will impose 25% blanket tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump revealed Monday.Trump, in a pair of Truth Social posts, shared screenshots of letters apparently sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung dictating the new tariff rates. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Israeli Officials Think Trump Could Give Nod To Another Military Strike In Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israeli-officials-think-trump-could-give-nod-to-another-military-strike-in-iran-report/): Donald Trump is all set to host Benjamin Netanyahu for closed-door meeting, during which path forward on the Iranian nuclear crisis will be a primary topic, according to a report.
- [US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/us-revokes-terrorist-designation-for-syrian-presidents-former-group-hts/): The move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the fall of the al-Assad government last year.
- [Doctors alarmed at rising meningitis cases in Gaza’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/doctors-alarmed-at-rising-meningitis-cases-in-gazas-children/): A 16-month-old Palestinian baby is among a growing number of children in Gaza suffering from meningitis.
- [What difference has BRICS made on the world stage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/what-difference-has-brics-made-on-the-world-stage/): The bloc of nations has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a Western-led global order.
- [‘Terrible thing’: Trump defends Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro against coup trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/terrible-thing-trump-defends-brazils-jair-bolsonaro-against-coup-trial/): Both right-wing leaders have faced legal action for allegedly attempting to overturn their election losses.
- [Germany breaks world record for largest string orchestra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/germany-breaks-world-record-for-largest-string-orchestra/): Germany shattered the world record for largest string orchestra as 1,353 musicians performed Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”
- [Trump To Host Netanyahu In Close Door Meeting Today, Likely To Push For End To Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-to-host-netanyahu-in-close-door-meeting-today-likely-to-push-for-end-to-gaza-war/): Netanyahu said before departing for the US that Donald Trump could “definitely help advance” a deal with Hamas in Gaza.
- [Epstein Was 'Not Murdered' Trump Administration Debunks Theories, MAGA Stunned, Musk Mocks | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/epstein-was-not-murdered-trump-administration-debunks-theories-maga-stunned-musk-mocks-4k/): President Donald Trump’s Justice Department and FBI have concluded they have no evidence that convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a “client list” or was murdered. The MAGA movement erupted in disbelief over the news. Their distrust of the “deep state” sparked years of conspiracy theories over Epstein’s suicide […]
- ['If You Decide To...': Trump Posts Letters Imposing Tariffs On 7 Nations | Who's Getting Hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/if-you-decide-to-trump-posts-letters-imposing-tariffs-on-7-nations-whos-getting-hit/): Japan and South Korea were among the first countries to receive the letter from Donald Trump regarding imposition of tariffs on import of their goods to the United States.
- [Palestinian poet in Gaza asks world: “Where am I to go?”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/palestinian-poet-in-gaza-asks-world-where-am-i-to-go/): After a bombing near his home, Palestinian poet Adel al-Ramadi voiced Gaza’s pain through an improvised poem
- [Children’s toys in rubble as Israel strikes Gaza clinic shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/childrens-toys-in-rubble-as-israel-strikes-gaza-clinic-shelter/): Children’s toys were found in the rubble after an Israeli strike on a Gaza clinic killed several people.
- [Kenya's 'Saba Saba' Protests Turn Deadly After Police Open Fire, Two Killed, Nairobi Roads Blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/kenyas-saba-saba-protests-turn-deadly-after-police-open-fire-two-killed-nairobi-roads-blocked/): At least two people have died of gunshot wounds after police opened fire during protests in Kenya, the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year. The demonstrations mark the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests of 1990, that launched Kenya’s push for multiparty democracy. Security forces blocked all major […]
- [What’s behind the year of deadly anti-government protests in Kenya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/whats-behind-the-year-of-deadly-anti-government-protests-in-kenya/): Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb explains what’s behind the year of deadly anti-government protests in Kenya.
- ['Must Ensure UN-Designated Outfits Don't Exploit Afghanistan For Terror Acts': India At UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/must-ensure-un-designated-outfits-dont-exploit-afghanistan-for-terror-acts-india-at-unga/): At UNGA session, India welcomed the strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack by Afghanistan.
- [Why is drought-hit Brazil saying yes to AI data centers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/why-is-drought-hit-brazil-saying-yes-to-ai-data-centers/): Brazil is turning to AI data centers to boost its economy, but critics say they put our ecological future at risk.
- [US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/us-envoy-hails-lebanons-response-to-hezbollah-disarmament-proposals/): Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons.
- [Trump Tariffs | Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs On Japan & South Korea  | Trump Latest News |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-tariffs-trump-imposes-25-percent-tariffs-on-japan-south-korea-trump-latest-news-news18/): The United States will impose 25% blanket tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump revealed Monday.Trump, in a pair of Truth Social posts, shared screenshots of letters apparently sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung dictating the new tariff rates. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Deadly Texas Floods Catch People By Surprise, Officials Face Scrutiny,  Warning System Ignored? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/deadly-texas-floods-catch-people-by-surprise-officials-face-scrutiny-warning-system-ignored-4k/): Questions have been raised over extreme weather warnings in Texas, after heavy rain caused fatal flash floods along the Guadalupe River. At least 82 people have died from the catastrophic flooding, with at least 4 people still missing, including at least 10 girls from Camp Mystic in Kerr County. Local and federal officials have come […]
- [Trump Closely Watching BRICS, Doesn't Think Members Are Growing Stronger: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-closely-watching-brics-doesnt-think-members-are-growing-stronger-white-house/): Donald Trump had threatened additional 10% tariffs on any country aligning with “anti-American policies” of BRICS.
- [Police open fire, several killed in Kenya anti-government protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/police-open-fire-several-killed-in-kenya-anti-government-protests/): Anti-government protests in Kenya again turned deadly with police opening fire and several people killed.
- [Iran’s president says open to dialogue with US after Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/irans-president-says-open-to-dialogue-with-us-after-israel-war/): Israel attacked Iran just days before Tehran and Washington were to meet for a new round of nuclear talks.
- [Heavily Armed Man Opens Fire On Border Patrol In Texas, Shot Dead By Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/heavily-armed-man-opens-fire-on-border-patrol-in-texas-shot-dead-by-agents/): A 27-year-old man was fatally shot by federal agents after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, injuring two officers and an employee.
- [US Revokes 'Foreign Terrorist' Designation For Syria's HTS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/us-revokes-foreign-terrorist-designation-for-syrias-hts/): The US revoked the “foreign terrorist organization” label for HTS, formerly linked to Al-Qaeda, after HTS toppled Syria’s government.
- [Tesla shares tumble as Elon Musk floats new US political party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/tesla-shares-tumble-as-elon-musk-floats-new-us-political-party/): Musk’s political ambition has spooked investors as the auto company reports a decrease in sales in the second quarter.
- [Why we need to retire the term ‘pro-Palestinian’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/why-we-need-to-retire-the-term-pro-palestinian/): This media shorthand is increasingly used to conflate violence with acts of solidarity and protest against mass murder.
- [Palestinian woman watches Israel demolish home in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/palestinian-woman-watches-israel-demolish-home-in-occupied-west-bank/): A Palestinian woman could only watch on as Israeli forces destroyed her home near Ramallah.
- [Donald Trump Cranks Up Pressure On Japan, South Korea; To Impose 25% Tariff On Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/donald-trump-cranks-up-pressure-on-japan-south-korea-to-impose-25-tariff-on-imports/): US President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial US allies in Asia.
- [Russian Transport Minister "Dies of Gunshot Wound” Hours After Sacking Amid Possible Corruption Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/russian-transport-minister-dies-of-gunshot-wound-hours-after-sacking-amid-possible-corruption-case/): Russia’s former transport minister killed himself on July 7 hours after being dismissed by President Putin, the country’s Investigative Committee said Authorities said Roman Starovoyt was found dead in his car outside Moscow with a gunshot wound Russian media cited law enforcement sources as saying a pistol belonging to Starovoit had been found alongside his […]
- [Israel demolishing homes in West Bank at highest rate in over 50 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-demolishing-homes-in-west-bank-at-highest-rate-in-over-50-years/): The highest rate of home demolitions since 1967 is currently underway by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
- ['Leave Bolsonaro Alone': Trump Defends Ex-Brazil President, Calls Charges Against Him 'Witch Hunt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/leave-bolsonaro-alone-trump-defends-ex-brazil-president-calls-charges-against-him-witch-hunt/): Trump supports Bolsonaro, who faces charges for allegedly plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election. Trump calls it a “witch hunt” and praises Bolsonaro
- [Israel Reshapes The Middle East, Next Phase Of Hamas War Will Be Decided In White House | Gaza | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-reshapes-the-middle-east-next-phase-of-hamas-war-will-be-decided-in-white-house-gaza-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump are holding their third meeting since the President returned to office in January. Trump had already announced last week a 60 day ceasefire which he said was up to both Israel and Hamas to implement on the ground. Israel and Hamas have cautiously welcomed the ceasefire but […]
- [Lebanon Approves US Roadmap to Disarm Hezbollah? Trump Envoy 'satisfied,' Qassem Vows to 'Confront'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/lebanon-approves-us-roadmap-to-disarm-hezbollah-trump-envoy-satisfied-qassem-vows-to-confront/): US envoy Thomas Barrack said on July 7 that he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities’ response to a request to disarm Hezbollah”I’m unbelievably satisfied,” the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria, said after meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun 0:00 INTRO 4:27 “READY FOR CONFRONTATION “, HEZBOLLAH CHIEF WARNS, REJECTS DISARMAMENT n18oc_world […]
- ['Children, Aid Workers Killed': Podcaster Joe Rogan On Gaza, Calls Antisemitism Label 'Strange'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/children-aid-workers-killed-podcaster-joe-rogan-on-gaza-calls-antisemitism-label-strange/): Rogan noted that raising concerns about the violence in Gaza often leads to accusations of antisemitism
- [Texas Floods: Christian Summer Camp Mystic That Lost 27 Has Links To Football & Ex-US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/texas-floods-christian-summer-camp-mystic-that-lost-27-has-links-to-football-ex-us-president/): Texas floods: Camp Mystic is a nondenominational Christian summer camp for girls in western Kerr County
- ['Australia's Trial Of The Century' Erin Patterson Guilty Of Murdering Relatives With Toxic Mushrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australias-trial-of-the-century-erin-patterson-guilty-of-murdering-relatives-with-toxic-mushrooms-2/): An Australian woman was convicted of murdering three of her husband’s relatives by serving them poisonous mushrooms at a lunch, ending a trial that had gripped the nation. After hearing nine weeks of evidence, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill another. She served up beef Wellingtons […]
- [Iranian President Says Israel Tried To Assassinate Him, Hints At Restarting Nuke Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/iranian-president-says-israel-tried-to-assassinate-him-hints-at-restarting-nuke-talks-with-us/): Masoud Pezeshkian claimed Israel attempted to assassinate him during a 12-day conflict. He expressed willingness to restart nuclear talks if trust with the US is reestablished.
- ['Will Define BRICS In A New Form Under India's Chairmanship': PM Modi At Brazil Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/will-define-brics-in-a-new-form-under-indias-chairmanship-pm-modi-at-brazil-meet/): PM Modi announced India will redefine BRICS as “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability” during its chairmanship
- [Pakistan Army Chief Denies Claims Of Chinese Support During Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/pakistan-army-chief-denies-claims-of-chinese-support-during-operation-sindoor/): His comments came days after Indian Army’s Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh suggested that Beijing provided active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
- [What are the main sticking points in Gaza ceasefire talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/what-are-the-main-sticking-points-in-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire deal on Gaza could be reached within days, but major hurdles remain.
- [Iran will pursue all legal avenues to seek redress from its attackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/iran-will-pursue-all-legal-avenues-to-seek-redress-from-its-attackers/): Under international law, the Iranian people are entitled to compensation from Israel and the United States.
- [Australian woman found guilty of triple murder by mushrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/australian-woman-found-guilty-of-triple-murder-by-mushrooms/): After a ten-week trial, a jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms.
- [Russia Grounds ‘Over 200’ Flights As Ukraine Fires ‘90 Drones’, ‘Triggers Blast’ At Arms Plant | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/russia-grounds-over-200-flights-as-ukraine-fires-90-drones-triggers-blast-at-arms-plant-4k/): The Russian President dismissed his transport minister, on July 7, following a series of reported high-profile disruptions to Moscow’s aviation and shipping sectorsThe official decree was published on Russia’s legal information portal, but no reason was given for his dismissal n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [PM Modi Poses For Family Photo With World Leaders At BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/pm-modi-poses-for-family-photo-with-world-leaders-at-brics-summit/): During the traditional photo session, PM Modi stood alongside Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
- [Kenya Erupts As Police Open Fire On Protesters, Roads Blocked In Nairobi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/kenya-erupts-as-police-open-fire-on-protesters-roads-blocked-in-nairobi/): Kenya police opened fire on antigovernment protesters in Nairobi. The protests were stage on the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising.
- [Hundreds Rally Outside Former Nepal King's Home On His Birthday As Support For Monarch Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/hundreds-rally-outside-former-nepal-kings-home-on-his-birthday-as-support-for-monarch-grows/): Waving flags, holding banners, and offering traditional gifts and flowers, royal well-wishers lined the streets near Shah’s private home in Kathmandu
- [Trump Tariffs Today Live Updates: US President To Send Tariff Ultimatum Letters To Trade Partners Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-tariffs-today-live-updates-us-president-to-send-tariff-ultimatum-letters-to-trade-partners-today/): Trump Tariffs Latest News Live: Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with the emerging BRICS bloc, accusing them of “anti-Americanism”
- [Russia's Ex-Transport Minister Found Dead Hours After Putin Sacks Him: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/russias-ex-transport-minister-found-dead-hours-after-putin-sacks-him-report/): Roman Starovoit reportedly shot himself on Monday, shortly after being dismissed from his post by Russian President Vladimir Putin
- [Trump says BRICS nations may face “additional” US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/trump-says-brics-nations-may-face-additional-us-tariffs/): “They [BRICS] issued a statement that suggested that unilateral trade actions by the United States was a problem.”
- [Israel, Hamas to hold Gaza truce talks as Netanyahu due to meet Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/07/israel-hamas-to-hold-gaza-truce-talks-as-netanyahu-due-to-meet-trump/): Talks resume in Qatar as Israeli PM set to hold talks with US president, who has said a deal could be reached this week.
- [In Time For Flu Season? Moderna's Covid Shot Cleared For Kids Aged 6 Months To 11 Years In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/in-time-for-flu-season-modernas-covid-shot-cleared-for-kids-aged-6-months-to-11-years-in-us/): The US Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine and the company is hopeful of releasing the updated version for the 2025-26 flu season
- [Trump’s Order To Strip Citizenship Rights From Babies Born To Immigrants In US Put On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/trumps-order-to-strip-citizenship-rights-from-babies-born-to-immigrants-in-us-put-on-hold/): A New Hampshire judge halts Trump’s order denying citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants, triggering legal face-off at the Supreme Court.
- [What’s behind Trump’s 50 percent tariff for Brazil despite trade surplus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/whats-behind-trumps-50-percent-tariff-for-brazil-despite-trade-surplus/): Brazil’s President Lula has rejected Trump’s efforts to use tariffs to extract political concessions.
- [Amanda Anisimova upsets Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon tennis final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/amanda-anisimova-upsets-aryna-sabalenka-to-reach-wimbledon-tennis-final/): The world number 12 reaches maiden Grand Slam final with a tough three-set win over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka.
- [Nutella maker Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/nutella-maker-ferrero-to-acquire-wk-kellogg-for-3-1bn/): Deal announced as cereal giant Kellogg struggles as consumer demand slows due to inflation.
- [US aid cuts could lead to millions more HIV/AIDS deaths by 2029, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/us-aid-cuts-could-lead-to-millions-more-hiv-aids-deaths-by-2029-un-warns/): United Nations 2025 Global AIDS Update says if funding not replaced, cuts may reverse ‘decades’ of progress on HIV/AIDS.
- [Afghanistan Invites Americans For A 'Vacation' In Bizarre Video With Hostage Twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/afghanistan-invites-americans-for-a-vacation-in-bizarre-video-with-hostage-twist/): The 50-second clip begins with what appears to be a hostage scene: three people kneeling with bags over their heads.
- [As Russia pummels Ukraine, cautious allies shift gears to help Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/as-russia-pummels-ukraine-cautious-allies-shift-gears-to-help-kyiv/): Germany and the US appear on the cusp of major policy changes, and Ukraine senses its opportunity to secure weapons.
- [Germany Offers To Buy Patriot Missiles For Ukraine, Merz Pushes Trump To Clear Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/germany-offers-to-buy-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-merz-pushes-trump-to-clear-deal/): German chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the US has a lot of Patriot missile systems even though they will need some of them.
- ["No Winners…” China Slams Trump's 50% Tariff on Brazil Over Bolsonaro, Lula Vows “Reciprocity" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/no-winners-china-slams-trumps-50-tariff-on-brazil-over-bolsonaro-lula-vows-reciprocity-4k/): US President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil on July 10 after a recent spat with his Brazilian counterpart. Trump’s move marked a sharp escalation in a diplomatic feud over Brazil’s prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro’s trial. In a letter, Trump linked the tariffs to Brazil’s treatment of Bolsonaro, who […]
- [Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/nigeria-says-troops-kill-dozens-of-gunmen-in-northwest-and-northeast/): Authorities claims 24 fighters ‘neutralised’ around northeast Borno state and 30 armed men killed in northwest Katsina.
- [Bonfire effigy of migrant vessel widely condemned in Northern Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/bonfire-effigy-of-migrant-vessel-widely-condemned-in-northern-ireland/): Plans to burn an effigy of migrants in a boat as part of Twelfth of July celebrations has been widely condemned.
- [What happened in the Srebrenica genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/what-happened-in-the-srebrenica-genocide/): Bosnia is marking 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide. Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic explains how it unfolded.
- [Anjani Sinha, Trump’s Envoy Nominee To Singapore, Grilled In Senate Hearing: 'Do Some Homework'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/anjani-sinha-trumps-envoy-nominee-to-singapore-grilled-in-senate-hearing-do-some-homework/): Florida-based Dr Anjani Sinha was born in India. The US President addressed him as a “highly respected entrepreneur” in March.
- [11 Missing Eternity C Crew Kidnapped by Houthis? Yemen Rebels Fire Ballistic Missile at Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/11-missing-eternity-c-crew-kidnapped-by-houthis-yemen-rebels-fire-ballistic-missile-at-israel-4k/): On July 10, Yemen’s Houthis claimed they targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, triggering sirens in 300 towns and halting air traffic. Earlier, Israel said it intercepted a missile from Yemen. Meanwhile, Houthis released footage of the sinking of the Eternity C, a ship headed to Israel. Ten crew members were […]
- [Brooklyn Woman Alleges Rape At Coney Island, Says Bystanders Laughed, Filmed Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/brooklyn-woman-alleges-rape-at-coney-island-says-bystanders-laughed-filmed-her/): A Brooklyn woman alleged she was raped on Coney Island during Fourth of July celebrations while bystanders laughed and filmed. She hopes to identify her attacker.
- [Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/human-rights-court-rules-olympic-champion-semenya-did-not-get-fair-hearing/): South African runner Caster Semenya wins partial victory in appeal against ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- [Four Killed, 10 Rescued, 12 Missing After Houthis Sink Cargo Ship In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/four-killed-10-rescued-12-missing-after-houthis-sink-cargo-ship-in-red-sea/): Aspides, the EU’s naval task force patrolling the Red Sea, said a total of 25 people were onboard the Liberian-flagged cargo ship named ‘Eternity C’
- ['They Get What They Voted For’: US Doctor Under Fire For Mocking Trump Supporters During Texas Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/they-get-what-they-voted-for-us-doctor-under-fire-for-mocking-trump-supporters-during-texas-floods/): In her apology, Dr Christina B Propst blamed her frustration for the wrong choice of words.
- [What’s in the one-in-one-out migrant deal between the UK and France?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/whats-in-the-one-in-one-out-migrant-deal-between-the-uk-and-france/): Macron and Starmer are set to unveil a deal aimed at preventing migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.
- [Emerging from the Israel-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/emerging-from-the-israel-iran-war/): Al Jazeera’s Maziar Motamedi recounts the Israeli strikes on Tehran and what life looks like now under a ceasefire.
- [Palestinians prepare to lose West Bank homes as Israel pushes for expulsion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/palestinians-prepare-to-lose-west-bank-homes-as-israel-pushes-for-expulsion/): Masafer Yatta villagers had their land deemed a military zone, and the Israeli army is trying to demolish their homes.
- [Top US, Russia diplomats discuss Ukraine, Syria and Iran on ASEAN sidelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/top-us-russia-diplomats-discuss-ukraine-syria-and-iran-on-asean-sidelines/): Rubio and Lavrov ‘confirmed their mutual desire to find peaceful solutions to conflicts’, Russian Foreign Ministry says.
- [Video: Doctors operate in darkness as Gaza hospitals face power crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/video-doctors-operate-in-darkness-as-gaza-hospitals-face-power-crisis/): Doctors in Gaza have been forced to operate in darkness as hospitals face a power crisis due to Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [FIFA Club World Cup: Which teams are in the final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/fifa-club-world-cup-which-teams-are-in-the-final/): English side Chelsea will meet European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.
- [Happy Birthday, Moo Deng! Thailand’s Famous Pygmy Hippo Marks 1 Year Of Cuteness | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/happy-birthday-moo-deng-thailands-famous-pygmy-hippo-marks-1-year-of-cuteness-watch/): She once broke the internet with her blushy face, now Moo Deng is growing up, one pond nap at a time.
- [No AC, No Worry: Afghanistan Taxi Drivers Use 'Desi Jugaad' To Beat The Heat | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/no-ac-no-worry-afghanistan-taxi-drivers-use-desi-jugaad-to-beat-the-heat-watch/): Taxi drivers in Kandahar, Afghanistan, use handmade cooling systems to combat 40°C heat. These systems, costing 3,000 Afghanis, connect to the taxi’s battery and solar panels.
- [Kapil Sharma’s Cafe In Canada Attacked By Alleged BKI-Linked Laddi Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/kapil-sharmas-cafe-in-canada-attacked-by-alleged-bki-linked-laddi-gang/): Kapil Sharma’s newly opened Kaps Caffe in Surrey, British Columbia, was vandalized in a targeted attack by the Laddi gang.
- [Sharaa Mulls Demilitarized Zones, Golan "Concessions" As Syrian, Saudi Figures Visit Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/sharaa-mulls-demilitarized-zones-golan-concessions-as-syrian-saudi-figures-visit-israel/): Syrian interim president Ahmad Al-Sharaa reportedly held a secret meeting on July 9 with a top Israeli official in Abu Dhabi. Sharaa’s meeting with Israel’s National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, was coordinated directly by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, reports Al Mayadeen. Both al-Sharaa and Hanegbi arrived in Abu Dhabi aboard separate flights that landed […]
- ['Gender Gap': 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/gender-gap-10-countries-where-women-far-outnumber-men/): This global demographic trend brings major societal and cultural impacts, as nations grapple with unique challenges stemming from their skewed male-female ratios
- [Pakistan Denies Buzz Around Asim Munir Eyeing Presidency: ‘Zardari Not Quitting’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/pakistan-denies-buzz-around-asim-munir-eyeing-presidency-zardari-not-quitting/): Mohsin Naqvi says there is no plan for Zardari to resign or for the army chief to take over as president.
- [Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/fast-fashion-and-the-dark-side-of-textile-recycling-in-india/): 101 East exposes the dark side of our fast fashion obsession, revealing its toll on India’s environment and workers.
- [Israel arrests 50 across occupied West Bank; Jenin displaced return briefly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/israel-arrests-50-across-occupied-west-bank-jenin-displaced-return-briefly/): Multiple Israeli raids have taken place in Nablus, Qalqilya, Tubas, Hebron, Jenin, Bethlehem and Ramallah.
- [Iran tells IAEA to end ‘double standards’ before nuclear talks can resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/iran-tells-iaea-to-end-double-standards-before-nuclear-talks-can-resume/): Iran links future IAEA cooperation to impartiality, after deadly June conflict with Israel and US.
- [Displacing Palestinians from Gaza would be “terrible” for all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/displacing-palestinians-from-gaza-would-be-terrible-for-all/): Glenn Carle on the impact that displacing Palestinians from Gaza into neighbouring countries will have on all involved.
- [Starmer and Macron to announce ‘one in, one out’ returns of asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/starmer-and-macron-to-announce-one-in-one-out-returns-of-asylum-seekers/): Crackdown on small boat arrivals similar to EU-Turkiye deal, comes as Starmer under increasing pressure from hard right.
- [Progress, Secularism and the Orientalist Gaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/progress-secularism-and-the-orientalist-gaze/): Olivier Roy, talks about the roots of Orientalism and the enduring myth of how only the West represents progress.
- [Trump didn’t start the war on the poor – but he’s taking it to new extremes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/trump-didnt-start-the-war-on-the-poor-but-hes-taking-it-to-new-extremes/): His Big, Beautiful Bill is the latest attempt to finish off America’s already fragile welfare system.
- [SBU Nabs "Chinese Spies," $10 Mn Russian Buk Blown Up, "Rare" US Patriots to Enter Ukraine War? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/sbu-nabs-chinese-spies-10-mn-russian-buk-blown-up-rare-us-patriots-to-enter-ukraine-war-4k/): Ukrainian authorities detained two Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to steal classified military technology related to Neptune cruise missile system. According to Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the two individuals, a father and son, were allegedly trying to smuggle Ukrainian navy missile technology out of the war-torn countryThe father, who lives in China, had travelled […]
- [Who Is Francesca Albanese? Senior UN Rapporteur Faces US Sanctions For Work Against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/who-is-francesca-albanese-senior-un-rapporteur-faces-us-sanctions-for-work-against-israel/): Francesca Albanese, an Italian international lawyer, has been working with the UN since her appointment in 2022.
- [15 Assassination Or Kidnap Plots In UK Tied To 'Unpredictable' Iran Since 2022: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/15-assassination-or-kidnap-plots-in-uk-tied-to-unpredictable-iran-since-2022-report/): UK faces rising threats from Iran, including assassinations, kidnappings and cyber attacks, according to Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee report.
- [Who Is Sreehari Sukesh, The Pilot From Kerala Killed During Midair Crash In Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/who-is-sreehari-sukesh-the-pilot-from-kerala-killed-during-midair-crash-in-canada/): Indian student pilot Sreehari Sukesh, 21 died in a midair collision in Manitoba, Canada.
- [Marco Rubio Meets Russia’s Lavrov After Moscow's Deadly Drone Barrage On Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/marco-rubio-meets-russias-lavrov-after-moscows-deadly-drone-barrage-on-kyiv/): Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur after Washington resumed defensive weapon shipments to Ukraine.
- [‘No one is safe’: Civilians, foreigners caught in escalating Mali violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/no-one-is-safe-civilians-foreigners-caught-in-escalating-mali-violence/): Indian nationals abducted while Mali’s army and armed groups clash, raising concerns crisis could resonate beyond Sahel.
- [Who benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and who pays the price?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/who-benefits-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-and-who-pays-the-price/): Donald Trump’s new law slashes aid, cuts taxes for the rich, and pours billions into his anti-migration agenda.
- [‘Golden Girl’ Crew Member Found Dead On Superyacht, Engineer Charged With Sexual Assault, Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/golden-girl-crew-member-found-dead-on-superyacht-engineer-charged-with-sexual-assault-murder/): Paige Bell was found dead in the engine room of a superyacht anchored off Harbour Island.
- [This Country Is Giving Rs 1 Lakh Bonus To Schoolgirls Who Get Pregnant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/this-country-is-giving-rs-1-lakh-bonus-to-schoolgirls-who-get-pregnant/): In Kemerovo and Tomsk, Russia, school and college girls are offered 1,00,000 rubles to become pregnant to combat the declining birth rate
- [Yemen’s Houthis fire at Israel airport amid search for Red Sea ship crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/yemens-houthis-fire-at-israel-airport-amid-search-for-red-sea-ship-crew/): Four sailors from Eternity C dead, 10 found alive, 11 still missing – six believed to be in Houthi hands.
- [Elon Musk Says Grok Is Coming To Tesla Vehicles Very Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/elon-musk-says-grok-is-coming-to-tesla-vehicles-very-soon/): Elon Musk announced Grok, an AI chatbot by xAI, will roll out to Tesla vehicles next week, offering real-time, voice-activated assistance.
- [Video shows second Houthi attack in Red Sea within days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/video-shows-second-houthi-attack-in-red-sea-within-days/): Yemen’s Houthis have released video of a second attack within days that ended with a commercial ship sinking.
- [Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism, says Australia envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/defund-universities-that-allow-anti-semitism-says-australia-envoy/): Migrants would face deportation for espousing anti-Jewish sentiment under sweeping plan.
- [Messi scores two goals, sets new MLS record in Inter Miami win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/messi-scores-two-goals-sets-new-mls-record-in-inter-miami-win/): Lionel Messi sets a new MLS record as first player to score multiple goals in four straight league games.
- [China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/china-backs-southeast-asia-nuclear-ban-rubio-lavrov-at-asean-meeting/): US President Trump’s tariffs loom over gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur which will also feature US-Russia talks.
- [The South Caucasus is slipping from Russia’s grasp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/the-south-caucasus-is-slipping-from-russias-grasp/): Azerbaijan’s response to a Russian raid that victimised its citizens signals a regional revolt against Kremlin control.
- [Bangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/bangladesh-tribunal-indicts-ex-pm-hasina-over-protester-deaths/): Deposed prime minister and others are indicted for crimes against humanity, with trial set for August.
- [US Slams China's Strategy to Cripple Taiwan's Communications, Pushes Back with New Legislation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/us-slams-chinas-strategy-to-cripple-taiwans-communications-pushes-back-with-new-legislation/): A press release from the senators cited China’s military strategy to disrupt Taiwan’s communications by targeting undersea cables.
- [5-Star Luxury, Helicopters & More: As Pakistan Crumbles, Munir Set For Lavish Sri Lanka Tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/5-star-luxury-helicopters-more-as-pakistan-crumbles-munir-set-for-lavish-sri-lanka-tour/): Field Marshal Asim Munir’s lavish Sri Lanka visit amid Pakistan’s economic crisis highlights military privilege vs civilian austerity
- [Who Is Lishalliny Kanaran? Indian-Origin Miss Grand Malaysia Who Accused Priest Of Molestation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/who-is-lishalliny-kanaran-indian-origin-miss-grand-malaysia-who-accused-priest-of-molestation/): Lishalliny Kanaran was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia 2021 and has been a Malaysian Tamil actor. She has accused a temple priest of molestation during a visit in Selangor.
- [Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina Formally Indicted In 'Crimes' Against Humanity: What's The Case?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/ex-bangladesh-pm-hasina-formally-indicted-in-crimes-against-humanity-whats-the-case/): Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was indicted for crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal.
- [Israeli Soldier Killed In Hamas Tunnel 'Ambush', Trump Sees "Chance" Of Gaza Truce This Week | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/israeli-soldier-killed-in-hamas-tunnel-ambush-trump-sees-chance-of-gaza-truce-this-week-4k/): The Israeli soldier has reportedly been killed during an abduction attempt by Hamas in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis on July 8. The 25-year old sergeant served as a heavy engineering machinery operator in IDF’s Southern Command’s combat engineering unitMeanwhile, an IDF combat soldier was found dead on the same day at a base in southern […]
- [The Woman Who Took On Jeffrey Epstein: Why Virginia Giuffre’s Story Refuses To Fade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/the-woman-who-took-on-jeffrey-epstein-why-virginia-giuffres-story-refuses-to-fade/): She stood up to Epstein, took legal aim at Prince Andrew, and died by suicide in 2025. Virginia Giuffre’s name remains inseparable from a scandal that shook the global elite
- [What is Grok and why has Elon Musk’s chatbot been accused of anti-Semitism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/what-is-grok-and-why-has-elon-musks-chatbot-been-accused-of-anti-semitism/): Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, designed to be ‘unfiltered’, has sparked global backlash over some of its responses.
- [Zelenskyy seeking to bolster Ukraine’s air defences at Rome conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/zelenskyy-seeking-to-bolster-ukraines-air-defences-at-rome-conference/): Fourth conference on Ukraine reconstruction comes as Russia escalates attacks on country, amid doubts over US support.
- [India, US Finalising Interim Trade Deal, Delhi Team May Return To Washington Soon: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/india-us-finalising-interim-trade-deal-delhi-team-may-return-to-washington-soon-sources/): The Indian negotiating team may soon return to Washington to resume in-person discussions and accelerate progress on the deal.
- [Texas mourns flood victims at vigil as search continues for dozens missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/texas-mourns-flood-victims-at-vigil-as-search-continues-for-dozens-missing/): Texans gather in Kerrville to mourn more than 120 flood victims and pray for 160, at least, still missing.
- [Japan's Kansai Airport Is Sinking Beneath Bay, Continues To Inch Lower Each Year: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/japans-kansai-airport-is-sinking-beneath-bay-continues-to-inch-lower-each-year-report/): Japan’s Kansai International Airport has sunk over 17 metres since construction, more than initially expected, due to the soft clay foundation, a report has claimed.
- [Indian Among Two Student Pilots Killed In Mid-Air Collision In Canada, Embassy Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/indian-among-two-student-pilots-killed-in-mid-air-collision-in-canada-embassy-responds/): Two student pilots, who lost their lives in the tragic accident, have been identified as Sreehari Sukesh and his classmate, Savanna May Royce, a Canadian citizen.
- [We Have Been Revealing Our Location To Aliens Every Hour, Every Day — And Had No Idea!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/we-have-been-revealing-our-location-to-aliens-every-hour-every-day-and-had-no-idea/): Earth’s radar signals reach 200 light years into space, unintentionally revealing our presence to aliens. Scientists urge caution over radio emissions
- [Bangladesh’s Only ‘Hindu’ Political Party Pins Hopes On Yunus After Hasina’s ‘Betrayal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/bangladeshs-only-hindu-political-party-pins-hopes-on-yunus-after-hasinas-betrayal/): The Bangladesh Sanatan Party came into being on August 26, 2022, and is now awaiting registration as a political outfit
- [What Happens When A Star Dies? Space Mystery Unlocked After 50 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/what-happens-when-a-star-dies-space-mystery-unlocked-after-50-years/): FXTs are failed gamma-ray bursts, the last signals from dying stars. A decades-long mystery now reveals stellar death is more complex than once believed
- ['Placed Hands Inside My Blouse': Beauty Queen Alleges Sexual Assault By Hindu Priest In Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/placed-hands-inside-my-blouse-beauty-queen-alleges-sexual-assault-by-hindu-priest-in-malaysia/): The actor described how the priest poured a strong-smelling liquid into the water, claiming it was sacred and not meant for ‘ordinary people’ before assaulting her.
- [Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/armenia-azerbaijan-leaders-meet-for-peace-talks-in-uae/): Draft deal to end bitter decades-long conflict agreed 4 months ago, but timeline for sealing it remains uncertain.
- [Is Earth In A Giant Empty Bubble? Big Bang Echoes May Hold The Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/is-earth-in-a-giant-empty-bubble-big-bang-echoes-may-hold-the-answer/): Earth may lie in a giant cosmic void, altering our view of the universe’s expansion and potentially solving the long-standing Hubble Tension mystery
- [‘Comes From A Culture That Lies’: Why Sequoia Partner’s Comment On Zohran Mamdani Has Blown Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/comes-from-a-culture-that-lies-why-sequoia-partners-comment-on-zohran-mamdani-has-blown-up/): Shaun Maguire’s comment on Mamdani drew sharp backlash from global founders, with over 100 demanding an apology and action from Sequoia
- [McDonald's US Menu Changed After 50 Yrs. How They've Adapted To Global Flavours — Pizza McPuff On List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/mcdonalds-us-menu-changed-after-50-yrs-how-theyve-adapted-to-global-flavours-pizza-mcpuff-on-list/): From spicy McMuffins in the U.S. to chocolate toasties in Germany and Kiwiburgers in New Zealand, McDonald’s menus around the world.
- [South Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/south-koreas-yoon-detained-for-a-second-time-over-martial-law/): The arrest comes after the court authorises former leader’s arrest, citing concerns he may destroy evidence.
- [Why is India forcing 80 million people to justify their right to vote?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/why-is-india-forcing-80-million-people-to-justify-their-right-to-vote/): Amid raids targeting Muslims, an electoral roll revision in India’s poorest state has become a political flashpoint.
- [Trump's ‘BullSh*t’ Remark Triggers Putin As Russia Fires 700 Drones On Ukraine Overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/trumps-bullsht-remark-triggers-putin-as-russia-fires-700-drones-on-ukraine-overnight/): Russia fired over 700 drones and more than 10 missiles into Ukraine, in its largest aerial attack since the beginning of war in February 2022.
- [Trump Hits Brazil With 50% Tariff Over Bolsonaro Trial | “International Disgrace,” He Says | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/trump-hits-brazil-with-50-tariff-over-bolsonaro-trial-international-disgrace-he-says-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a massive 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, igniting a diplomatic firestorm over the ongoing trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. In a fiery letter to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Trump called the trial an “international disgrace” and warned of further trade consequences.The tariff comes amid […]
- [UK parliamentary committee seeks answers over US firm BCG’s role in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/uk-parliamentary-committee-seeks-answers-over-us-firm-bcgs-role-in-gaza/): Boston Consulting Group questioned over involvement in establishing the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- [Russia Responsible For Downing Of Flight MH17 In Ukraine With 38 Australians: European Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/russia-responsible-for-downing-of-flight-mh17-in-ukraine-with-38-australians-european-court/): The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Russia is responsible for human rights violations in Ukraine, including the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
- [Tunnel Collapses In California's Wilmington, At Least 28 Workers Feared Trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/tunnel-collapses-in-californias-wilmington-at-least-28-workers-feared-trapped/): A tunnel collapsed in Wilmington, California, late Wednesday night, trapping at least 28 workers. The Los Angeles Fire Department, aided by over 100 personnel were on the spot.
- [More than 100 premature babies in Gaza at risk as hospitals run out of fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/more-than-100-premature-babies-in-gaza-at-risk-as-hospitals-run-out-of-fuel/): Officials say fuel shortages caused by Israel’s siege threaten to cut off electricity to al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals.
- [Trump assails ex-FBI, CIA heads amid reports of criminal probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/trump-assails-ex-fbi-cia-heads-amid-reports-of-criminal-probe/): US president attacks John Brennan and James Comey amid reports two men are under investigation over Trump-Russia probe.
- [Chinese Man Arrested In Italy For COVID-19 Vaccine Research Theft In US On Beijing's Behest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/chinese-man-arrested-in-italy-for-covid-19-vaccine-research-theft-in-us-on-beijings-behest/): The Chinese national claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity as his surname was common in China. He was produced in Italy’s court, where he is facing extradition to the US.
- ['The Fight Continues': Linda Yaccarino Shares Post On Free Speech After Quitting Elon Musk's X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/the-fight-continues-linda-yaccarino-shares-post-on-free-speech-after-quitting-elon-musks-x/): Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino took to social media platform to reshare a post praising her for her fight for free speech.
- [Indian-Origin Man's Racial ‘N-Word’ Slur At Woman In US Goes Viral: ‘I Say It All The Time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/indian-origin-mans-racial-n-word-slur-at-woman-in-us-goes-viral-i-say-it-all-the-time/): An Indian-origin man’s racial slur at a woman in the US has gone viral on social media. He used the “N-word” repeatedly to allegedly abuse the woman at a cafe.
- [Act With ‘Conscience’ On Hasina Extradition Plea, Bangladesh Requests India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/act-with-conscience-on-hasina-extradition-plea-bangladesh-requests-india/): he statement, issued by Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam and shared on social media, cited international reports and data, including from the BBC and the United Nations
- [If Trump wants Gaza ceasefire, he must pressure Netanyahu, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/if-trump-wants-gaza-ceasefire-he-must-pressure-netanyahu-experts-say/): Analysts say Trump’s call for ceasefire is incomplete without using US leverage to push Israel to conclude negotiations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,232](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1232/): Here are the key events on day 1,232 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Nostradamus' Allan Lichtman Predicts Elon Musk's America Party Will Hurt Trump In The 2026 Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/nostradamus-allan-lichtman-predicts-elon-musks-america-party-will-hurt-trump-in-the-2026-midterms/): Renowned historian Allan Lichtman, who is known as the ‘Nostradamus of US politics,’ has made a bold prediction on Elon Musk’s third party intervention. Lichtman believes that Musk’s America Party will end up splitting Donald Trump’s MAGA base in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk announced the formation of the new political entity as a centrist […]
- ['Will Be Responded To': Brazilian President Lula Hits Back At Donald Trump's 50% Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/will-be-responded-to-brazilian-president-lula-hits-back-at-donald-trumps-50-tariff/): Brazilian President Lula da Silva warned of reciprocal action over Trump’s proposed 50 per cent tariffs, asserting Brazil’s sovereignty and rejecting US interference in judiciary.
- [MAGA Wants Pam Bondi Sacked Over 'Non-Existent' Epstein Client List, Trump Rushes To Defend Her | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/maga-wants-pam-bondi-sacked-over-non-existent-epstein-client-list-trump-rushes-to-defend-her-4k/): Furious MAGA influencers have turned on Attorney General Pam Bondi over a memo pouring cold water on conspiracy theories about alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The leaked memo from the Department of Justice (DOJ) found that Epstein kept no secret list of his clients and that his 2019 death in custody was almost certainly a […]
- [Trump singles out Brazil for 50 percent tariffs, citing political motives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/trump-singles-out-brazil-for-50-percent-tariffs-citing-political-motives/): The US president cited the criminal trial of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro as the reason for the steep tariff hike.
- [PSG hammer Real Madrid 4-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/psg-hammer-real-madrid-4-0-to-reach-fifa-club-world-cup-final/): A Fabian Ruiz double helps Paris Saint-Germain thump Real Madrid to set up FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
- [Keep your shoes on: What to know about the TSA rule change at US airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/keep-your-shoes-on-what-to-know-about-the-tsa-rule-change-at-us-airports/): The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.
- [‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/never-touched-a-gun-colombia-fighters-step-up-child-soldier-recruitment/): As Colombia’s conflicts continue to escalate, criminal organisations rely on young soldiers to bolster ranks.
- [Why are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/why-are-indian-workers-angry-with-narendra-modi/): Millions of people have gone on strike in India against new government labour and business policies.
- [Hamas agrees to release 10 captives as Israeli attacks kill 74 in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/hamas-agrees-to-release-10-captives-as-israeli-attacks-kill-74-in-gaza/): Hamas says ongoing talks remain ‘tough’ as Trump sees a ‘good chance’ of reaching ceasefire deal within days.
- [As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/09/as-texas-floodwaters-recede-lawmakers-grapple-with-emergency-preparedness/): County officials had pressed the state for flood warning systems for nearly a decade but without luck.
- [Canary Mission: How US uses a ‘hate group’ to target Palestine advocates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/canary-mission-how-us-uses-a-hate-group-to-target-palestine-advocates/): The Trump administration confirms it is relying on the shadowy website to identify student protesters for deportation.
- [Lebanon Refuses to Join Abraham Accords with Israel, Syria Designates Palestinians “Foreigners” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/lebanon-refuses-to-join-abraham-accords-with-israel-syria-designates-palestinians-foreigners-4k/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ruled out normalising ties with Israel, stressing peace without formal recognition, and demanded Israel withdraw from five occupied border points. His statement followed Israeli Foreign Minister Saar’s call for normalisation and US President Trump’s push to expand the Abraham Accords. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s policy of weapon control and rejection of foreign […]
- ['Bone-Crushing' Sanctions Needed To Stop India, China, Brazil From Buying Russian Oil: US Senator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/bone-crushing-sanctions-needed-to-stop-india-china-brazil-from-buying-russian-oil-us-senator/): The US Senator, who attended the conference along with Senator Lindsey Graham, said the message from European leaders was clear and united in support of Ukraine
- [Heatwave Could Claim 30,000 Lives In UK Every Year By 2070: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/heatwave-could-claim-30000-lives-in-uk-every-year-by-2070-study/): A recent study conducted by researchers in London warns about rising heat-related mortality.
- [Sikh Man Jailed In Australia Despite Citing Hair-Washing Struggles In Court: 'Can't Show Mercy...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/sikh-man-jailed-in-australia-despite-citing-hair-washing-struggles-in-court-cant-show-mercy/): The court rejected Singh’s plea for home detention, citing that difficulties in practising his Sikh faith in jail were not grounds for mercy.
- [Violent Bangladesh Protests Created Untenable Situation For Hasina Govt: India's MEA Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/violent-bangladesh-protests-created-untenable-situation-for-hasina-govt-indias-mea-report/): The report also highlights how Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to extend his congratulations to Md Yunus on his assumption of new responsibilities
- [Russia closing Polish consulate in Kaliningrad in tit-for-tat move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/russia-closing-polish-consulate-in-kaliningrad-in-tit-for-tat-move/): Poland ordered Russian consulate in Krakow to shut after accusations Moscow orchestrated fire at Warsaw shopping centre.
- [Ex-Moet Hennessy Exec Alleges ‘Anti-Seduction’ Training Demand, Told 'Get Used To Sexism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/ex-moet-hennessy-exec-alleges-anti-seduction-training-demand-told-get-used-to-sexism/): Maria Gasparovic, former Moet Hennessy executive, sued LVMH for sexism and harassment, alleging toxic workplace culture and gendered humiliation.
- [Rohingya refugees in peril in Bangladesh as support wanes: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/rohingya-refugees-in-peril-in-bangladesh-as-support-wanes-un/): The US and other Western countries have been reducing their funding, prioritising their defence spending instead.
- [PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Iraq After Downing Explosive Drones, Turkey Calls Move "Turning Point"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/pkk-fighters-burn-weapons-in-iraq-after-downing-explosive-drones-turkey-calls-move-turning-point/): Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fighters burned a cache of weapons in northern Iraq in a rare public display of disarmament, days after successfully downing several explosive-laden drones allegedly launched by Turkey. Ankara hailed the weapons destruction as a “turning point” in its decades-long conflict with the PKK, which it designates a terrorist group.00:00 INTRODUCTION03:06 OCALAN […]
- [Israel Warns Iran Might Retrieve Uranium From Bombed Isfahan Facility: 'Difficult But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/israel-warns-iran-might-retrieve-uranium-from-bombed-isfahan-facility-difficult-but/): An Israeli official warned Iran might retrieve enriched uranium from the Isfahan facility hit by US missiles.
- [Israel Urges US Strikes On Yemen As Houthis Warn Shipping "Serving Enemy", Will Trump Break Truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/israel-urges-us-strikes-on-yemen-as-houthis-warn-shipping-serving-enemy-will-trump-break-truce/): Israel has urged the US to renew its military strikes on Houthis after President Trump declared a ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. The plea by Tel Aviv reportedly comes after the Yemeni rebels intensified attacks in the Red Sea, including the deadly seizure of two vessels. Israel told the US that ongoing Houthi assaults on […]
- [Lavrov Meets Rubio Again, Reiterates 'Putin's Ukraine Stand', Russia Shrugs Off US Tariff Threat |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/lavrov-meets-rubio-again-reiterates-putins-ukraine-stand-russia-shrugs-off-us-tariff-threat-4k/): At the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held rare talks focused on the Ukraine war. They discussed a potential “new and different approach” to peace efforts. Lavrov reaffirmed Putin’s position, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry described the talks as “substantive and frank.” Despite tensions, […]
- [US Cop's Daughter Accuses Him, Others Of 'Ritualistic Abuse, Sexual Assault'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-cops-daughter-accuses-him-others-of-ritualistic-abuse-sexual-assault/): Courtney Tamagny has accused her father Scott Tamagny, neighbour Kevin Slevin and other local residents of abusing her and her sisters.
- [Palestinian Activist Sues Trump Administration For $20 Million Over False Imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/palestinian-activist-sues-trump-administration-for-20-million-over-false-imprisonment/): Mahmoud Khalil was arrested from his New York apartment in March 2025 after his participation in pro-Palestinian protests in Columbia University.
- [UN expert Albanese says US sanctions won’t stop her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/un-expert-albanese-says-us-sanctions-wont-stop-her/): Francesca Albanese says sanctions by the US aim to silence her for exposing genocide and calling out those complicit.
- [Why are mass murderers from the Srebrenica genocide still free?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/why-are-mass-murderers-from-the-srebrenica-genocide-still-free/): Thousands of Bosnian Serbs participated in the Srebrenica genocide in July 1995, killing more than 8,000 men and boys.
- [Trump Says Ukraine To Receive US Air Defence Systems Via NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trump-says-ukraine-to-receive-us-air-defence-systems-via-nato/): Donald Trump announced sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine through NATO as Russian attacks intensify.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: What are ‘frustrated’ Trump’s next options with Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/russia-ukraine-war-what-are-frustrated-trumps-next-options-with-putin/): Trump spoke about an agreement with NATO to arm Ukraine. A sanctions bill with bipartisan support also sits in Congress.
- [Why has Trump hit Canada with a 35 percent trade tariff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/why-has-trump-hit-canada-with-a-35-percent-trade-tariff/): New levies, which come on top of tariffs on auto parts and industrial metals, will come into effect on August 1.
- [Satellite images show Israel’s Gaza ‘concentration camp’ preparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/satellite-images-show-israels-gaza-concentration-camp-preparations/): Satellite images appear to show Israel has begun preparing the rubble in Rafah for its ‘concentration camp’ plan.
- [Bodycam Footage Shows UK Female Cop Bloodied And In Tears After Airport Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/bodycam-footage-shows-uk-female-cop-bloodied-and-in-tears-after-airport-attack-video/): PC Lydia Ward said she was “absolutely terrified” after being punched in the face during an attempt to arrest a man suspected of assault
- [The Best Of Indian Mangoes Showcased In Seattle As Part Of Consulate’s Trade Promotion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/the-best-of-indian-mangoes-showcased-in-seattle-as-part-of-consulates-trade-promotion/): The event curated a mango tasting experience offering the best of the five distinct varieties of Indian mangoes
- [China Slams "Immoral US Trade Policy", Woos ASEAN With Free Trade As Rubio Meets Wang | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/china-slams-immoral-us-trade-policy-woos-asean-with-free-trade-as-rubio-meets-wang-4k/): China has sharply criticized what it calls the United States’ “immoral” trade practices, using a high-profile meeting in Malaysia to pitch itself as a fairer partner to Southeast Asia. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi contrasted Beijing’s free-trade offers with the U.S.’s steep tariffs on ASEAN nations, framing China as a stabilizing economic force in the […]
- [IDF Strike Kills 9 Gaza Children, Spain Slams “Genocide", Bibi Wants "Permanent End To War" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/idf-strike-kills-9-gaza-children-spain-slams-genocide-bibi-wants-permanent-end-to-war-4k/): An Israeli soldier was killed in an apparent accident in the southern Gaza Strip on July 10, the Israel Defence Forces said. The slain soldier, who served as team commander in IDF’s Golani Brigade, died during an offensive in Khan Younis. The 21-year-old soldier died as Israeli troops worked to rig up buildings with mines […]
- [US State Department To Lay Off Over 1,300 Employees, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-state-department-to-lay-off-over-1300-employees-heres-why/): The US State Department will lay off over 1,300 diplomats and civil servants to streamline operations, but critics say it may weaken US diplomatic capabilities.
- [Lithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/lithuania-to-save-baltic-seals-as-ice-sheets-recede-due-to-climate-change/): The seal population has increased from about 4,000, considered nearly extinct, in the late 1980s to about 50,000.
- [Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trumps-african-summit-was-a-masterclass-in-modern-colonial-theatre/): To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played colonial subject, and left their dignity behind.
- [Trump’s tariff threat to Brazil is a gift to Lula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trumps-tariff-threat-to-brazil-is-a-gift-to-lula/): By attacking Brazil’s sovereignty, Trump may have handed the leftist president a political and diplomatic opportunity.
- [Ancient Mayan King’s Treasure Tomb Discovered In Belize: Here’s What Archaeologists Found Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/ancient-mayan-kings-treasure-tomb-discovered-in-belize-heres-what-archaeologists-found-inside/): Archaeologists in Belize found the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, Caracol’s first known ruler from AD 350, in Caana.
- [9 Bus Passengers From Pakistan's Punjab Killed By Insurgents In Balochistan After ID Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/9-bus-passengers-from-pakistans-punjab-killed-by-insurgents-in-balochistan-after-id-check/): The attackers checked the ID cards of the passengers, separated nine individuals from Punjab, and shot them dead at the roadside
- [Kurdish PKK Militants Begin Disarmament In Iraq In Historic Step Towards Peace With Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/kurdish-pkk-militants-begin-disarmament-in-iraq-in-historic-step-towards-peace-with-turkey/): Dozens of PKK militants disarmed in a cave in northern Iraq, marking a historic step toward ending a four-decade insurgency against Turkey.
- [‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/we-belong-to-this-land-syrians-navigate-landmines-to-battle-wildfires/): Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the al-Assad regime in December.
- [‘Beyond horrific’: Several killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/beyond-horrific-several-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-north-gaza-school/): ‘Panic, fear, and terror that swept through the school overwhelming’ says survivor of strike in Jabalia an-Nazla.
- [Iran Demands Compensation For US Strikes, Al Udeid "Damaged", Israel Warns Khamenei "Can't Hide" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/iran-demands-compensation-for-us-strikes-al-udeid-damaged-israel-warns-khamenei-cant-hide-4k/): Iran demands compensation after US strikes damage Al Udeid air base in Qatar; Israel warns Khamenei “can’t hide” amid rising tensions in the Middle East. As regional hostilities escalate, Washington, Tehran, and Tel Aviv exchange sharp threats over recent attacks and retaliations.00:00 INTRODUCTION03:22 US-IRAN TALKS POSSIBLE IF…06:10 IRAN OFFERS BOUNTY FOR TRUMP?07:28 FRANCO-GERMAN CYCLIST’S ARREST […]
- ['They Beat Us, Then Deported Us': Iran Expels Over Half A Million Afghans After Israel Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/they-beat-us-then-deported-us-iran-expels-over-half-a-million-afghans-after-israel-clash/): Over half a million Afghans were expelled from Iran in two weeks, accused of spying for Israel.
- [Satellite Images Show US Communications Dome Damaged In Iran's Strike On Qatar Air Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/satellite-images-show-us-communications-dome-damaged-in-irans-strike-on-qatar-air-base/): The attack, which took place on 23 June, appears to have damaged a geodesic dome that protected a satellite terminal used by American forces for secure communications
- [Trump’s Move To End Birthright Citizenship Faces US Supreme Court Test: What's Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trumps-move-to-end-birthright-citizenship-faces-us-supreme-court-test-whats-next/): A federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship but the case is likely headed to US Supreme Court. What happens next?
- [“Deep dehumanisation” of civilians similar in Srebrenica and Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/deep-dehumanisation-of-civilians-similar-in-srebrenica-and-gaza/): Dehumanising civilians made mass violence seem normal in Srebrenica and Gaza, says assistant professor Iva Vukusic.
- [New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/new-amnesty-law-for-human-rights-abuses-in-peru-prompts-fury-action/): Critics warn the law would hinder the search for truth about the victims of Peru’s decades-long armed conflict. 
- [With Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan In Jail, His Ex-Wife Fears Their Sons May Be Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/with-pakistans-former-pm-imran-khan-in-jail-his-ex-wife-fears-their-sons-may-be-next/): Jemima Goldsmith said her sons are not being allowed to speak to their father and that Pakistan’s government has warned they could be arrested if they try to visit him in jail.
- [50 Attacks In 24 Hours: Baloch Separatists Launch Operation 'BAAM' Against Pakistan Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/50-attacks-in-24-hours-baloch-separatists-launch-operation-baam-against-pakistan-army/): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) announced that 18 Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack on a military camp in Gidar.
- [PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/pkk-begins-disarmament-process-after-40-years-of-armed-struggle-in-turkiye/): Fighters from PKK begin symbolic disarmament in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region, ending decades-long battle with Turkiye.
- [On Cam: Gunman Kills Ukraine Intel Agent in Kyiv; Officials Probe ‘Targeted Assassination’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/on-cam-gunman-kills-ukraine-intel-agent-in-kyiv-officials-probe-targeted-assassination/): According to a spokesperson for the SBU, who spoke to CNN, the officer was fatally shot outside an apartment building in Kyiv.
- ["NATO Paying 100%" Trump Approves First Ukraine Arms Transfer, UK-France Nuke Pact Shocks Russia |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/nato-paying-100-trump-approves-first-ukraine-arms-transfer-uk-france-nuke-pact-shocks-russia-4k/): President Donald Trump announced that the US would send weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that Washington’s allies have agreed to pay for the arms supplies. “We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons,” the US president said. It will be the first time since returning […]
- [Egyptian-Italian Belly Dancer Arrested For Posting 'Seductive' Content On Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/egyptian-italian-belly-dancer-arrested-for-posting-seductive-content-on-instagram/): Egyptian-Italian belly dancer Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, aka Linda Martino, was detained in Egypt for allegedly violating public morality via social media posts.
- [Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/where-is-liberia-whose-president-trump-praised-for-his-good-english/): Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.
- ['Get Your Hands Off Him': Masked ICE Agents Chase Man To California Surgical Centre, Detains Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/get-your-hands-off-him-masked-ice-agents-chase-man-to-california-surgical-centre-detains-him/): Recently, ICE has been detaining migrants more publicly, including going into immigration courts and workplaces to cuff people and take them away.
- [Pakistan Terror Groups Lashkar, Jaish May Use Nepal Route To Target India, Warns Nepalese Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/pakistan-terror-groups-lashkar-jaish-may-use-nepal-route-to-target-india-warns-nepalese-official/): Speakers at the seminar noted that terror attacks in India often have spillover effects on Nepal, undermining regional peace and stability
- [‘Women, LGBTQI+ Deprived Of Basic Rights’: ICC’s Arrest Warrants Against 2 Taliban Leaders Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/women-lgbtqi-deprived-of-basic-rights-iccs-arrest-warrants-against-2-taliban-leaders-explained/): Taliban’s oppression of women, LGBTQI+: ICC arrest warrants recognise rights of Afghan women and those Taliban sees as not conforming with gender identity such as LGBTQI+
- [Hubble vs James Webb: NASA Shares Two Views of Same Star Cluster. Which One Wows You More?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/hubble-vs-james-webb-nasa-shares-two-views-of-same-star-cluster-which-one-wows-you-more/): NASA released images of star clusters NGC 460 and NGC 456 in the Small Magellanic Cloud. Hubble shows visible light, while Webb reveals infrared details.
- [Protests in Brazil condemn Trump’s 50% tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/protests-in-brazil-condemn-trumps-50-tariffs/): Protesters in Brazil burned an effigy of Donald Trump as they gathered to condemn 50% US tariffs for Brazilian goods.
- [Nobel Peace Prize: Does Donald Trump Stand A Chance? How The Winner Is Decided | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/nobel-peace-prize-does-donald-trump-stand-a-chance-how-the-winner-is-decided-explained/): Nobel Prize nominations aren’t open to the general public. The Nobel Peace Prize is overseen by a five-member committee appointed by the Norwegian Parliament
- [US, Russian top diplomats hold fresh talks on Ukraine at ASEAN meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-russian-top-diplomats-hold-fresh-talks-on-ukraine-at-asean-meeting/): ‘Positive trend’ in US-Russia ties remains despite Washington’s ‘zigzag’ policy, Moscow says.
- [Rap, memes, graffiti: Bangladesh’s new political tools, a year after Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/rap-memes-graffiti-bangladeshs-new-political-tools-a-year-after-hasina/): Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today’s rulers accountable.
- [‘I Know The Names’: Ex-Trump Lawyer Claims Epstein Client List Is Being Suppressed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/i-know-the-names-ex-trump-lawyer-claims-epstein-client-list-is-being-suppressed/): The former Trump lawyer claimed he knew the names on Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking list, but said he was gagged by court confidentiality
- [Starlink Down? Users Across US Report Widespread Internet Outages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/starlink-down-users-across-us-report-widespread-internet-outages/): Several US users faced problems related to internet connectivity as DownDetector reported that Starlink was down.
- [Life in occupied West Bank “miserable” as settler violence rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/life-in-occupied-west-bank-miserable-as-settler-violence-rises/): Issa Amro on life in the occupied West Bank becoming increasingly miserable for Palestinians.
- [Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/gunmen-in-pakistan-kidnap-kill-nine-bus-passengers-officials-say/): Separatist Baloch fighters have in past claimed responsibility for attacks in the southwestern Balochistan province.
- [CBI And Mumbai Police Bring Back Kubbawala Mustafa From UAE Via INTERPOL In Major Drug Case Bust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/cbi-and-mumbai-police-bring-back-kubbawala-mustafa-from-uae-via-interpol-in-major-drug-case-bust/): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully facilitated the extradition of Kubbawala Mustafa from the UAE through INTERPOL channels. Mustafa was a wanted individual by the Mumbai Police.The CBI’s International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), in coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi, played a key role in securing the return of […]
- [Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/son-of-drug-lord-el-chapo-set-for-guilty-plea-in-us-trafficking-case/): Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in 2023.
- [Khalistani Gangs In Canada: Decoding The ISI-Backed Network Behind Kapil Sharma Café Attack | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/khalistani-gangs-in-canada-decoding-the-isi-backed-network-behind-kapil-sharma-cafe-attack-exclusive/): The Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), flagged as the most active ISI-backed group in Canada, has a documented history of radicalisation, violent plots, and anti-India propaganda.
- [Canada Will Defend Its Businesses, Says PM Mark Carney After Trump Slaps 35% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/canada-will-defend-its-businesses-says-pm-mark-carney-after-trump-slaps-35-tariffs/): Carney’s statement comes amid renewed trade tensions following Trump’s latest protectionist move targeting Canadian exports.
- [Kapil Sharma Café Attack In Canada Part Of Larger ISI-Backed Khalistani Conspiracy: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/kapil-sharma-cafe-attack-in-canada-part-of-larger-isi-backed-khalistani-conspiracy-sources-exclusive/): According to top Indian intelligence sources, the attack was not an isolated act of vandalism, but a carefully orchestrated operation with roots in Surrey, Canada.
- [‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/crimes-against-humanity-in-sudans-darfur-icc-deputy-prosecutor/): The Hague court’s Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan warns civil war ‘has reached an intolerable state’.
- [After Shooting, Kapil Sharma’s Canada Café Vows Resilience: ‘Let’s Stand Firm Against Violence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/after-shooting-kapil-sharmas-canada-cafe-vows-resilience-lets-stand-firm-against-violence/): Despite the setback, Kap’s Caffe has vowed to remain open and continue its mission of serving as a safe, joyful space for the community.
- [Trump slaps 35 percent tariff on Canada starting August 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trump-slaps-35-percent-tariff-on-canada-starting-august-1/): US president also eyes blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent on other trading partners as his trade war widens.
- [Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/six-secret-service-agents-suspended-over-trump-assassination-failings/): The agency said the six unnamed individuals face punishments ranging from ’10- to 42-day suspensions without pay’.
- [Made in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/made-in-palestine/): Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory.
- [Trump Has Expressed Disappointment With Russian President Vladimir Putin | Russia Ukraine War News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trump-has-expressed-disappointment-with-russian-president-vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-war-news/): | has expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir , US President Donald Trump on Thursday signalled strong support for a sanctions bill aimed at pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,233](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1233/): Here are the key events on day 1,233 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial for corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/argentinas-ex-president-fernandez-to-stand-trial-for-corruption/): Former leader accused of using a broker married to his personal secretary to secure government insurance policies.
- [Donald Trump's Trade Blitz Produces Few Deals And A Lot Of Uncertainty, Is It TACO Time Again? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/donald-trumps-trade-blitz-produces-few-deals-and-a-lot-of-uncertainty-is-it-taco-time-again-4k/): When he completed his first 100 days in office in late April, President Donald Trump said he had completed trade deals with 200 countries. More than two months later, Trump has announced just three of those agreements – with China, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. Trump has now extended the deadline for negotiations to August […]
- [‘Do Not Travel To Iran’: US State Department Issues Warning, Cautions Americans Of Severe Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/do-not-travel-to-iran-us-state-department-issues-warning-cautions-americans-of-severe-risks/): The move comes amid growing concerns over Iran’s treatment of dual nationals and follows several high-profile detentions of Iranian-Americans in recent years.
- ['Smitten By Princess': Emmanuel Macron Winks At Kate Middleton, Sparks Buzz Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/smitten-by-princess-emmanuel-macron-winks-at-kate-middleton-sparks-buzz-online/): The lighthearted moment has caught the internet’s attention, with netizens wondering if Brigitte Macron, 72, might take issue with the flirtatious moment.
- ['Instead Of Working With US...': Trump Slaps 35% Tariffs On Canada, Threatens More If Hit Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/instead-of-working-with-us-trump-slaps-35-tariffs-on-canada-threatens-more-if-hit-back/): Donald Trump posted his letter to PM Mark Carney, announcing 35% tariffs on Canadian imports into the US. He threatened with more levies if Ottawa retaliates.
- [Democrats publish leaked Justice Department messages on US deportation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/democrats-publish-leaked-justice-department-messages-on-us-deportation-push/): Senator Dick Durbin has said the messages appear to support claims that the Trump administration defied court orders.
- [Bangladesh Saw 2,442 Cases Of Communal Violence In 330 Days: Minority Advocacy Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/bangladesh-saw-2442-cases-of-communal-violence-in-330-days-minority-advocacy-group/): This timeframe coincides with the height of political unrest that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government
- [US widens public benefit restrictions for undocumented immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/us-widens-public-benefit-restrictions-for-undocumented-immigrants/): Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
- [Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump for wrongful detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/mahmoud-khalil-files-20m-claim-against-trump-for-wrongful-detention/): The Palestinian student activist has accused the Trump administration of smearing his name and unlawful imprisonment.
- [Is suspending asylum requests the right way to curb immigration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/is-suspending-asylum-requests-the-right-way-to-curb-immigration/): Athens warns it will now arrest people entering Greece without authorisation from North Africa.
- [Hikers brave torrential rain on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/hikers-brave-torrential-rain-on-malaysias-mount-kinabalu/): Footage shows hikers on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu descending its peak through surging water after torrential rains.
- [Family speak to man in burning rubble in Gaza but cannot save him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/family-speak-to-man-in-burning-rubble-in-gaza-but-cannot-save-him/): A Palestinian man trapped under rubble in a burning building spoke to his cousin by phone, pleading for help in Gaza.
- [Israeli attacks kill 82 amid forced displacement plans, truce talks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/israeli-attacks-kill-82-amid-forced-displacement-plans-truce-talks-in-gaza/): Amid aid restrictions and violence, EU strikes new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza.
- [England-India: Root’s 99 keeps tourists at bay on day one of third Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/england-india-roots-99-keeps-tourists-at-bay-on-day-one-of-third-test/): Former England captain hits an unbeaten 99 as the hosts close first day against India on 251-4.
- [Is direct action for Palestine ‘terrorism’? The UK says it is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/is-direct-action-for-palestine-terrorism-the-uk-says-it-is/): The UK’s ‘terrorist’ listing of the Palestine Action group puts pro-Palestine protests and free speech at risk.
- [UN delivers first fuel to Gaza in 130 days, warns more still needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/un-delivers-first-fuel-to-gaza-in-130-days-warns-more-still-needed/): The UN says it delivered the first fuel shipment to Gaza in 130 days, but it was not enough for a single day’s usage.
- [‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/such-good-english-liberians-confused-angry-at-trump-comments-to-boakai/): US president appeared surprised by his counterpart’s ‘beautiful English’, despite it being Liberia’s national language.
- [Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum blasts US screwworm response as ‘exaggerated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-blasts-us-screwworm-response-as-exaggerated/): The US has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle for fear of the parasitic, flesh-eating worm spreading north.
- [Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 Crew Likely To Return To Earth On July 14: NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-axiom-4-crew-likely-to-return-to-earth-on-july-14-nasa/): Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew to return from ISS on July 14 after completing a 14-day mission with significant research and experiments.
- [UN expert Albanese rejects ‘obscene’ US sanctions for criticising Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/un-expert-albanese-rejects-obscene-us-sanctions-for-criticising-israel/): UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera the move is retaliation for ‘pursuit of justice’ in Israel’s Gaza war.
- [Rubio: ‘We need to see a roadmap’ on Ukraine peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/rubio-we-need-to-see-a-roadmap-on-ukraine-peace-talks/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US and Russia exchanged fresh ideas for Ukraine peace talks in Malaysia.
- [Sheikh Hasina-Era ‘Sir’ Title For Women Officials Rolled Back In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/sheikh-hasina-era-sir-title-for-women-officials-rolled-back-in-bangladesh/): Protocol clean-up begins under Yunus, but critics say his stand on women’s rights remains inconsistent.
- [Ukrainian security official gunned down in Kyiv, drone swarms continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/ukrainian-security-official-gunned-down-in-kyiv-drone-swarms-continue/): A Ukrainian intelligence officer was gunned down in broad daylight in Kyiv.
- [Brazil's 'Silva' Lining: As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Lula Hits Back At 'Emperor'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/brazils-silva-lining-as-trump-threatens-tariffs-lula-hits-back-at-emperor/): In response, the US president sent a letter to the South American nation, announcing a 50% additional tax on goods made in Brazil
- [Amid Outrage Over Grok’s 'Pro-Hitler' Posts, Elon Musk Says It Gets 'Easily Manipulated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/amid-outrage-over-groks-pro-hitler-posts-elon-musk-says-it-gets-easily-manipulated/): Days after the Grok controversy, Elon Musk has already introduced the latest version of the AI chatbot.
- [US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese over Israel criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/us-sanctions-un-expert-francesca-albanese-over-israel-criticism/): The Trump administration has sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her reports on the war in Gaza
- [Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order in class-action lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/judge-blocks-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-in-class-action-lawsuit/): The injunction would bar Trump from denying citizenship to US-born babies based on their parents’ immigration status.
- [Jane Birkin’s Original Hermes Sells For ₹85 Crore At Auction. It Has A Vomit Bag Backstory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/jane-birkins-original-hermes-sells-for-%e2%82%b985-crore-at-auction-it-has-a-vomit-bag-backstory/): The original Hermes Birkin bag, made for Jane Birkin, sold for €8.58 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris.
- [Malaysian Police Chopper Crashes Into Sungai Pulai River, 5 Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/10/malaysian-police-chopper-crashes-into-sungai-pulai-river-5-injured-video/): A Royal Malaysia Police chopper crashed into Sungai Pulai river during MITSATOM 2025 exercises, injuring five officers. Two are critical, three stable at Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
- [Donald Rose, Beloved WWII Hero And Britain’s Oldest Man, Dies At 110](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/donald-rose-beloved-wwii-hero-and-britains-oldest-man-dies-at-110/): Britain’s oldest World War II veteran, Donald Rose, has died at the age of 110.
- [Air India fuel switches moved with “some form of human input”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/air-india-fuel-switches-moved-with-some-form-of-human-input/): “Now, I wonder if they will be able to tell by the sounds on the flight deck…”
- [Trump says 30-percent tariffs against EU and Mexico to begin on August 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/trump-says-30-percent-tariffs-against-eu-and-mexico-to-begin-on-august-1/): EU’s von der Leyen says the EU will safeguard its interests, ‘including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures.’
- [Chinese Man Buys Coffin For Alive Mother, Hires People To Carry It Home. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/chinese-man-buys-coffin-for-alive-mother-hires-people-to-carry-it-home-heres-why/): A man in Hunan, China, bought a coffin for his 70-year-old mother, hiring 16 men to carry it home for good fortune.
- [Who Is Varun Mohan? Google Hires Windsurf CEO, Triggering OpenAI Talent Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/who-is-varun-mohan-google-hires-windsurf-ceo-triggering-openai-talent-clash/): Google has strengthened its AI team by hiring Windsurf co-founders Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen. They secured a $2.4 billion deal for a nonexclusive license to Windsurf’s AI tech.
- [Putin Backs 'Zero-Enrichment' US Nuclear Deal, Iran Denies Receiving Any Message: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/putin-backs-zero-enrichment-us-nuclear-deal-iran-denies-receiving-any-message-report/): According to a report by US-based news outlet Axios, Putin has shared this position with both US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials
- [Columbia University May Pay $200 Million To Settle Civil Rights Claims With Trump Admin: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/columbia-university-may-pay-200-million-to-settle-civil-rights-claims-with-trump-admin-report/): The agreement, still in draft form, would restore some of the more than $400 million in federal research funding cancelled by the administration
- [‘Impressed’ By Israel’s Iran Attack, Taiwan ‘Urgently’ Boosts Attack Capacity For China War? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/impressed-by-israels-iran-attack-taiwan-urgently-boosts-attack-capacity-for-china-war-4k/): Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan studied the 12-day Israel-Iran war, drawing critical defense lessons. Emphasizing intelligence, cyber resilience, and US-backed alliances, Taipei aims to counter Beijing’s hybrid threats. Taiwan’s drills simulate missile strikes, test decentralized command, and integrate anti-ship missiles onto the Wanli vessel. Inspired by Israel’s civil defense, Taiwan is expanding air raid […]
- [Who Is Uday Ruddarraju? Indian-Origin Engineer Who Quit Elon Musk's xAI To Join OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/who-is-uday-ruddarraju-indian-origin-engineer-who-quit-elon-musks-xai-to-join-openai/): Ruddarraju, head of infrastructure engineering at Elon Musk’s xAI, resigned after a year. He built Colossus, a supercomputer with 250,000 GPUs, and trained Grok 3
- [North Korea's Benidorm-Style Resort Opens To Russians, Features Aquatic Park, Theatre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/north-koreas-benidorm-style-resort-opens-to-russians-features-aquatic-park-theatre/): North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, welcomed its first Russian tourists despite criticism over worker treatment. It aims to boost the economy and ties with Russia.
- [Bigg Boss 16 Fame Abdu Rozik Arrested At Dubai Airport: What Are The Charges Against Him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/bigg-boss-16-fame-abdu-rozik-arrested-at-dubai-airport-what-are-the-charges-against-him/): Social media influencer and Bigg Boss 16 contestant Abdu Rozik was arrested at Dubai International Airport over theft allegations.
- ['Everyone Was Fed Up': Passengers Stranded For 17 Hours After Couple Caught Smoking Mid-Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/everyone-was-fed-up-passengers-stranded-for-17-hours-after-couple-caught-smoking-mid-air/): A TUI Airways flight from Cancun to London was diverted to Bangor, Maine after a couple was caught smoking mid-flight. Passengers were stranded for 17 hours.
- [Hamas Switches To Guerrilla Tactics As Israeli Forces Endure Heavy Losses In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/hamas-switches-to-guerrilla-tactics-as-israeli-forces-endure-heavy-losses-in-gaza/): Weakened after 21 months, Hamas has switched to guerrilla-style tactics to inflict losses on the Israeli troops, showing that Israel’s goal to eradicate the group remains elusive.
- [PSG vs Chelsea: FIFA Club World Cup final – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/psg-vs-chelsea-fifa-club-world-cup-final-teams-start-lineups/): European champions Paris Saint-German face Chelsea in New Jersey in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
- [U.S. Warns Citizens: Travel to Iran Remains High Risk | US Iran Tensions | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/u-s-warns-citizens-travel-to-iran-remains-high-risk-us-iran-tensions-world-360-news18/): The U.S. Department warns American citizens, especially Iranian-Americans, to avoid travel to Iran due to severe risks from the regime. With dual nationality not recognized and consular access denied, safety remains a concern despite the cessation of bombing. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ["Move On" US Urges Hamas to Discuss Other Issues Amid Stalled Talks Over IDF's Withdrawal from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/move-on-us-urges-hamas-to-discuss-other-issues-amid-stalled-talks-over-idfs-withdrawal-from-gaza/): The U.S. has urged Hamas to “move on” from the deadlock over Israeli troop withdrawal and focus on other parts of the Gaza ceasefire deal—like hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and a 60-day truce. Talks in Doha remain stalled as Hamas demands full IDF withdrawal, while Israel insists on maintaining control over key Gaza areas. 00:00 […]
- [Trump Cranks Up Pressure On Mexico, European Commission With 30% Import Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/trump-cranks-up-pressure-on-mexico-european-commission-with-30-import-tariff/): President Trump announced 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, effective August 1, to address trade deficits. Similar letters were sent to 14 countries.
- [Dozens killed by Israel at aid site in Gaza, children dying of malnutrition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/dozens-killed-by-israel-at-aid-site-in-gaza-children-dying-of-malnutrition/): More than 75 Palestinians have been killed, including 30 aid seekers, in Israeli attacks on the enclave since dawn.
- [‘It Feels Endless’: Japan’s Quake-Hit Island Becomes A Living Nightmare For Residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/it-feels-endless-japans-quake-hit-island-becomes-a-living-nightmare-for-residents/): The repeated tremors, some strong enough to topple furniture and make it hard to stand, have left the island community exhausted and frightened
- [“Disgusting” Rafah plans will deny a future Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/disgusting-rafah-plans-will-deny-a-future-palestinian-state/): Political analyst Akiva Eldar says anyone helping build the Rafah humanitarian city is complicit in war crimes.
- [Russia’s Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea with Ukraine war at fore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/russias-lavrov-meets-kim-jong-un-in-north-korea-with-ukraine-war-at-fore/): North Korean officials have “reaffirmed their support for all objectives” in the Russia-Ukraine war, says Russian FM.
- [Iran Publicly Executes Man Convicted Of Raping, Murdering Young Girl: 'Impact On Society...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/iran-publicly-executes-man-convicted-of-raping-murdering-young-girl-impact-on-society/): The man was executed in public at the behest of the victim’s family due to the “emotional impact” of the case on society. The man was convicted of teh crime in March.
- [No Map, No Signal, No Help: How A German Backpacker Survived 12 Days Lost In Australian Bush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/no-map-no-signal-no-help-how-a-german-backpacker-survived-12-days-lost-in-australian-bush/): Carolina Wilga was found safe after being lost in the Western Australian outback for 11 nights. She survived by drinking rainwater and was rescued through a passing car.
- [US Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Calls Trump 'Rapist', Accuses Him Of Hiding Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-congresswoman-ocasio-cortez-calls-trump-rapist-accuses-him-of-hiding-epstein-files/): Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Trump a “rapist” in a viral post, criticizing his impact on Epstein files. DOJ found no new criminal info, sparking MAGA supporters’ outrage.
- [Beating Through Bombs: Kyiv Doctor Braves Russian Missiles To Deliver Donor Heart To Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/beating-through-bombs-kyiv-doctor-braves-russian-missiles-to-deliver-donor-heart-to-child/): The surgery was part of a larger transplant effort using organs donated by a four-year-old girl who had been declared brain-dead after severe injuries
- [US ‘Admits’ Iran ‘Burned’ $15m Qatar Dome, Israel Warns Tehran Nuclear Fuel 'Survived Attack’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-admits-iran-burned-15m-qatar-dome-israel-warns-tehran-nuclear-fuel-survived-attack-4k/): In a major escalation, the U.S. has confirmed that an Iranian missile strike damaged a $15 million geodesic communications dome at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—marking Tehran’s most direct hit on American infrastructure in years. Satellite images revealed the dome was scorched and partially destroyed, though operations reportedly continued.00:00 INTRODUCTION02:43 IRAN DESTROYED US’ GEODESIC […]
- [Islamabad, Moscow Sign Agreement To Restore Pakistan Steel Mills Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/islamabad-moscow-sign-agreement-to-restore-pakistan-steel-mills-project/): Pakistan and Russia signed a protocol to restore Pakistan Steel Mills in Karachi, aiming to restart steel production.
- ['Heartbroken': Israeli Strike Kills 8 Children Outside Gaza Health Centre While Waiting For Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/heartbroken-israeli-strike-kills-8-children-outside-gaza-health-centre-while-waiting-for-aid/): Children aged from 17 months to 14 years were killed in the strike, along with three women and four men. The IDF said it was targeting a Hamas militant behind the Oct 7 attack.
- [8 Indian-Origin Men Arrested In California For Gang-Related Kidnapping And Torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/8-indian-origin-men-arrested-in-california-for-gang-related-kidnapping-and-torture/): Authorities in California’s San Joaquin County arrested eight Indian-origin men for gang-related kidnapping and torture, seizing cash, arms, and ammunition.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel, His Deputy May Step Down Amid Epstein Files Scandal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/fbi-chief-kash-patel-his-deputy-may-step-down-amid-epstein-files-scandal-report/): The controversy follows the release of a memo stating that Epstein died by suicide and that there was no evidence he kept a “client list” or blackmailed powerful individuals
- [Ganga Aarti Lights Up Canadian Riverbank, Netizens Hail 'Har Har Gange'  | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/ganga-aarti-lights-up-canadian-riverbank-netizens-hail-har-har-gange-watch/): The Indian community held a grand Ganga Aarti on the Credit River in Mississauga, Canada, organized by Radio Dhishum. Consul Sanjeev Saklani attended. Online reactions were mixed.
- [Iceberg Of Doom? Greenland Town On High Alert As Massive Glacier Lurks Off Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/iceberg-of-doom-greenland-town-on-high-alert-as-massive-glacier-lurks-off-coast/): A massive iceberg near Innaarsuit, North Greenland, has led authorities to warn residents, especially vulnerable individuals and boaters, to be cautious.
- [This Forgotten City In Italy Has Risen From Beneath The Sea; Here's How You Can Explore It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/this-forgotten-city-in-italy-has-risen-from-beneath-the-sea-heres-how-you-can-explore-it/): The ancient city of Aenaria sank underwater after a volcano erupted nearly 2,000 years ago. It is being brought back through archaeological expeditions and underwater tours.
- [Netanyahu & Trump: The optics and the outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/netanyahu-trump-the-optics-and-the-outrage/): As Netanyahu woos Trump in DC with Nobel nominations, cracks appear in the MAGA camp’s stance on Israel.
- [Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people due to climate change: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/sand-dust-storms-affect-about-330-million-people-due-to-climate-change-un/): Nearly half the global population has also been exposed to dust levels exceeding WHO safety thresholds.
- [China’s ‘Tank Boats’ Hit Waters Amid Taiwan’s Biggest Military Exercise | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/chinas-tank-boats-hit-waters-amid-taiwans-biggest-military-exercise-watch/): A viral video shows Chinese ‘tank boats’ during military drills near Taiwan. The PLA’s 72nd Group Army conducted the drills off Fujian’s coast.
- [Gaza is running out of blood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/gaza-is-running-out-of-blood/): We are no longer able to save our wounded through blood donations. Starvation has made our blood unusable.
- [New secretary-general of International Civil Defence Organization elected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/new-secretary-general-of-international-civil-defence-organization-elected/): Azerbaijan’s Arguj Kalantarli notes ‘humanitarian catastrophe on unimaginable scale’ in Gaza, in member state Palestine.
- ['Only A Very Evil Person Would Ask...': Trump Slams Reporter Over Question On Texas Flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/only-a-very-evil-person-would-ask-trump-slams-reporter-over-question-on-texas-flood/): Donald Trump lashed out at the reporter for ‘disrespecting’ the efforts made by the respondents and called the disaster ‘one-in-1,000-year flood’.
- [China's 'Floating' Maglev Train Faster Than A Plane, Can Reach Speed Of 620 km/h In 7 Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/chinas-floating-maglev-train-faster-than-a-plane-can-reach-speed-of-620-km-h-in-7-seconds/): Using Maglev tech, the train floats above the track via magnetic force, eliminating friction and enabling a smooth, fast, and quiet ride with minimal energy use
- [Sites of Khmer Rouge execution, torture in Cambodia added to UNESCO list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/sites-of-khmer-rouge-execution-torture-in-cambodia-added-to-unesco-list/): Added to the World Heritage list are two prisons: Tuol Sleng and M-13, as well as the execution site Choeung Ek.
- [How Air India flight 171 crashed and its fatal last moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/how-air-india-flight-171-crashed-and-its-fatal-last-moments/): A preliminary report released on Saturday has found that fuel-control switches were cut, but does not explain why.
- [What Led A US Court To Halt Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown In California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/what-led-a-us-court-to-halt-trump-administrations-immigration-crackdown-in-california/): The court found immigration agents were detaining people without warrants, relying on race, language, and job type, actions it said violated core US constitutional protections
- ['Take Your Blood Money Back...': Pannun Threatens Kapil Sharma After Canada Cafe Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/take-your-blood-money-back-pannun-threatens-kapil-sharma-after-canada-cafe-attack/): Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a threat to Kapil Sharma, accusing him of promoting Hindutva on the pretext of doing business in Canada.
- [Slain Ukraine Spy Worked For CIA? ‘You’ll See…’, Trump Warns As Lavrov Reaches North Korea|Russia|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/slain-ukraine-spy-worked-for-cia-youll-see-trump-warns-as-lavrov-reaches-north-korearussia4k/): A top Ukrainian intelligence official killed in a recent strike may have been working with the CIA, according to emerging reports, fueling speculation and controversy. Former U.S. President Donald Trump added intrigue by hinting, “You’ll see…” when asked about the claim. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in North Korea, marking a deepening […]
- [PKK disarmament opens ‘new page in history’ for Turkiye, Erdogan says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/pkk-disarmament-opens-new-page-in-history-for-turkiye-erdogan-says/): After announcing they would disarm, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) destroyed their weapons in northern Iraq.
- [NASA’s Parker Probe Captures Closest-Ever Image Of The Sun | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/nasas-parker-probe-captures-closest-ever-image-of-the-sun-watch/): NASA’s Parker Probe captured the first-ever images from inside a solar eruption, offering vital clues about space weather and its effects on Earth
- [‘A true hell’: How three Srebrenica survivors defied death 30 years ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/a-true-hell-how-three-srebrenica-survivors-defied-death-30-years-ago/): Amid a genocide, they crawled through slush, trekked through forests, and dodged bullets and bombs, losing loved ones.
- [Taiwan deploys advanced US rockets in closely watched part of annual drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/taiwan-deploys-advanced-us-rockets-in-closely-watched-part-of-annual-drills/): HIMARS are being used in military drills aimed at boosting the island’s ability to combat threats from China.
- [Five men lynched in Guatemala after allegations of theft after quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/five-men-lynched-in-guatemala-after-allegations-of-theft-after-quake/): In aftermath of magnitude 5.7 earthquake, the men were accused of robbing damaged homes in Santa Maria de Jesus.
- [At least 4 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Dominican Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/at-least-4-dead-20-missing-after-boat-sinks-off-dominican-republic/): Dominican authority says 17 other refugees and migrants rescued from the boat heading for Puerto Rico, a US territory.
- [100-Ft ‘Doomsday’ Tsunami Could ‘Wipe Out’ Part Of US ‘Any Moment’ | What's This ‘Cascadia Threat’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/100-ft-doomsday-tsunami-could-wipe-out-part-of-us-any-moment-whats-this-cascadia-threat-2/): The Cascadia Subduction Zone has stayed calm for 300 years. When it finally breaks, it could trigger a huge earthquake followed by a tsunami with waves as high as 100 feet.
- [Couple Saw ‘Exciting’ Cable Car Ride On Social Media, Travelled Over 300 Km. Then Found Out...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/couple-saw-exciting-cable-car-ride-on-social-media-travelled-over-300-km-then-found-out/): A Malaysian couple drove over 370 km from Kuala Lumpur to Perak after seeing a scenic cable car ride on social media.
- [President Donald Trump Expresses Sorrow After Meeting Flood-Hit Families In Texas | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/president-donald-trump-expresses-sorrow-after-meeting-flood-hit-families-in-texas-n18g/): | President Donald Trump expresses sorrow after meeting flood-hit families in Texas, calling the loss of children heartbreaking and hard to believe. n18oc_liven18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Australian Teen Goes Missing While Surfing, Found Alive On Remote Island Days Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/australian-teen-goes-missing-while-surfing-found-alive-on-remote-island-days-later/): The father of the boy sought help on social media and also asked people to come to the main Wooli boat ramp and take him to sea so that he can help in the rescue operation.
- [Recently recaptured Ecuador drug lord ‘Fito’ accepts US extradition request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/recently-recaptured-ecuador-drug-lord-fito-accepts-us-extradition-request/): Notorious gang leader has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face cocaine and weapons smuggling charges.
- [Colombia arrests alleged leader of Italian mafia in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/colombia-arrests-alleged-leader-of-italian-mafia-in-latin-america/): Giuseppe Palermo has been wanted under an Interpol red notice, which has called for his arrest in 196 countries.
- [100-Ft ‘Doomsday’ Tsunami Could ‘Wipe Out’ Part Of US ‘Any Moment’ | What's This ‘Cascadia Threat’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/100-ft-doomsday-tsunami-could-wipe-out-part-of-us-any-moment-whats-this-cascadia-threat/): The Cascadia Subduction Zone has stayed calm for 300 years. When it finally breaks, it could trigger a huge earthquake followed by a tsunami with waves as high as 100 feet.
- [FBI Under Kash Patel Tests Agents' Trump Loyalty Using Lie Detectors: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/fbi-under-kash-patel-tests-agents-trump-loyalty-using-lie-detectors-report/): Some FBI employees have been pushed out or placed on administrative leave due to earlier investigations that ran afoul of conservatives.
- [Ceasefire, Sanctions, Or...What Are 'Frustrated' Trump's Next Options With 'Belligerent' Putin? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/ceasefire-sanctions-or-what-are-frustrated-trumps-next-options-with-belligerent-putin-4k/): While campaigning for re-election, US President Donald Trump had promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. But seven months into Trump’s second term, the prospects of a ceasefire appear as remote as ever, with Russia launching a fierce bombardment of Ukraine in recent days.Since February, the US has held […]
- [What Made China Destroy 300 Dams And Pull The Plug On Its Own Hydropower Stations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/what-made-china-destroy-300-dams-and-pull-the-plug-on-its-own-hydropower-stations/): China has torn down 300 dams and decommissioned 342 hydropower stations along the Red River, a major Yangtze tributary flowing through Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan
- [US Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing, Beheading Father And Posting Video Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-man-gets-life-sentence-for-killing-beheading-father-and-posting-video-online/): The verdict and sentencing followed Mohn’s chilling testimony, during which he described the killing in graphic detail
- [NYC-Bound Flyers Stuck For Over 31 Hours After Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Remote Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/nyc-bound-flyers-stuck-for-over-31-hours-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-remote-island/): A Delta Air Lines flight from Madrid to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores due to engine trouble, delaying passengers by over 31 hours.
- [Worker dies following immigration raids on California cannabis farms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/worker-dies-following-immigration-raids-on-california-cannabis-farms/): Authorities said they arrested about 200 immigrants and saved 10 children at risk of exploitation during the raids.
- ['All Are Muslims’: The Desperate Message Ships Are Sending To Survive The Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/all-are-muslims-the-desperate-message-ships-are-sending-to-survive-the-red-sea/): Ships in the Red Sea now declare religion and nationality to deter Houthi attacks, as risks rise and insurers hike rates amid ongoing conflict
- ['Pulp Fiction? Not Quite': How Indian Oranges Are Powering A French Medicine To Treat Varicose Veins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/pulp-fiction-not-quite-how-indian-oranges-are-powering-a-french-medicine-to-treat-varicose-veins/): Indian oranges matched the former Spanish and Mexican counterparts. 2,000 metric tons of small oranges were procured in the financial year 2023-24
- [US sanctions Cuban president, ‘regime-controlled’ luxury hotels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-sanctions-cuban-president-regime-controlled-luxury-hotels/): Rubio said he had sanctioned several senior officials and their ‘cronies’ for their ‘brutality toward the Cuban people’.
- [Trump's Former VP Mike Pence Praises The President's Russia Policy 'Shift' And Criticism Of Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/trumps-former-vp-mike-pence-praises-the-presidents-russia-policy-shift-and-criticism-of-putin/): In an interview to CNN’s Kate Bolduan, former Vice President Mike Pence said he hopes Trump is “starting to recognize” that Putin is not interested in a negotiated end to the war he started in Ukraine. Pence praised Trump’s tougher talk toward Putin and the decision to reverse his administration’s pause on some weapons shipments […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,234](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1234/): Here are the key events on day 1,234 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US State Department begins layoffs in Trump’s shake-up of diplomatic corps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-state-department-begins-layoffs-in-trumps-shake-up-of-diplomatic-corps/): Mass layoff came days after the Supreme Court cleared the way for US president to gut entire government positions.
- [US sending special envoy after weapons deliveries resumed, says Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-sending-special-envoy-after-weapons-deliveries-resumed-says-ukraine/): US envoy Keith Kellogg will travel to Kyiv early next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [Israeli settlers beat to death US citizen in West Bank, family says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/israeli-settlers-beat-to-death-us-citizen-in-west-bank-family-says/): Rights advocates call on the Trump administration to ensure accountability for the killing of Sayfollah Musallet.
- [Ancient Aboriginal rock art, African sites make UNESCO World Heritage list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/ancient-aboriginal-rock-art-african-sites-make-unesco-world-heritage-list/): UN cultural organisation this week announces its choice of sites to be granted World Heritage status.
- [Fuel switches cut off just before deadly Air India crash, early report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/fuel-switches-cut-off-just-before-deadly-air-india-crash-early-report-says/): Preliminary investigation does not apportion blame for Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people in June.
- [Can Trump strip Musk, Mamdani and others of their US citizenship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/can-trump-strip-musk-mamdani-and-others-of-their-us-citizenship/): As US President Donald Trump ramps up efforts to revoke citizenship from some naturalised citizens, who is at risk?
- [Israel turning Gaza into ‘graveyard of children and starving’: UNRWA chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/israel-turning-gaza-into-graveyard-of-children-and-starving-unrwa-chief/): Since May, some 800 Palestinians killed at aid sites, most run by controversial US- and Israel-backed GHF, UN says.
- [Trump’s new Brazil tariffs could raise US beef prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/trumps-new-brazil-tariffs-could-raise-us-beef-prices/): Because of droughts and increasing costs, beef buyers have relied more heavily on imports this year.
- [England-India: Pant bats but doesn’t keep because of injured finger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/england-india-pant-bats-but-doesnt-keep-because-of-injured-finger/): India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant struggles with finger injury as India keep England in sight on day two of third Test.
- [Burial of newly identified victims marks 30 years since Srebrenica genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/burial-of-newly-identified-victims-marks-30-years-since-srebrenica-genocide/): Al Jazeera’s Urooba Jamal visited Potocari as a burial of recently identified Srebrenica genocide victims took place.
- [US court nixes guilty plea for alleged 9/11 attacks mastermind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-court-nixes-guilty-plea-for-alleged-9-11-attacks-mastermind/): A civilian court of appeals says ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin ‘had full legal authority’ to withdraw plea agreement.
- [As millions adopt Grok to fact-check, misinformation abounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/as-millions-adopt-grok-to-fact-check-misinformation-abounds/): As Grok provides instant fact checks to users on X, its ability to make things up is outstripping its usefulness.
- [Agents Clash With Protesters During ICE Raids At Southern California Marijuana Farm | Camarillo | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/agents-clash-with-protesters-during-ice-raids-at-southern-california-marijuana-farm-camarillo-4k/): Multiple agents arrived at Glass House Farms, a licensed cannabis facility, on Laguna Road and Las Posas Road in Camarillo. Another raid also occurred at another Glass House Farm in Carpinteria. As news broke of the ICE raids, people confronted agents on the road near the field. Throughout the day, the protest continued to grow. […]
- [Why has the PKK ended its armed struggle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/why-has-the-pkk-ended-its-armed-struggle/): Members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party lay down their arms after decades of war with Turkiye.
- [Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final against Alcaraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/sinner-beats-djokovic-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-against-alcaraz/): World number one races to straight-sets win over the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the semifinals at Wimbledon 2025.
- [Cambodia passes constitutional change allowing gov’t to revoke citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/cambodia-passes-constitutional-change-allowing-govt-to-revoke-citizenship/): Human rights activists fear the move approved by lawmakers could be used to target political opponents.
- [Prince Harry, King Charles Invited To 2027 Invictus Games Amid Royal Reunion Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/prince-harry-king-charles-invited-to-2027-invictus-games-amid-royal-reunion-buzz/): Prince Harry and King Charles might reunite at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. Helen Helliwell, CEO of the Games, hopes both will attend.
- [NYC Hit And Run Case: Speeding BMW Kills Two Men On Brooklyn Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/nyc-hit-and-run-case-speeding-bmw-kills-two-men-on-brooklyn-street/): No arrests have been made in the case so far. However, the investigation is underway in the matter.
- [Haiti death toll hits nearly 5,000 in nine months as gang violence spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/haiti-death-toll-hits-nearly-5000-in-nine-months-as-gang-violence-spreads/): A United Nations report warns that gang violence is intensifying in regions with routes to Haiti’s capital.
- [Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/kenya-mourns-vendor-killed-in-protests-as-calls-grow-for-ruto-to-quit/): Police shooting of Boniface Kariuki last month sparks mass grief and anger over state-sanctioned police brutality.
- [US public support for immigration rises amid Trump’s crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/us-public-support-for-immigration-rises-amid-trumps-crackdown/): A record high of 79 percent of US respondents in a Gallup survey say immigration is a ‘good thing’ for the country.
- [Lebanon says Israeli strike kills one as Beirut rules out normalisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/lebanon-says-israeli-strike-kills-one-as-beirut-rules-out-normalisation/): Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun says his country seeks peace with Israel, but is not ready to normalise ties.
- [Airstrike On Buddhist Monastery In Myanmar Kills At Least 23, Including 4 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/airstrike-on-buddhist-monastery-in-myanmar-kills-at-least-23-including-4-children/): An airstrike by the Myanmar military on a Buddhist monastery in Lin Ta Lu village killed at least 23 civilians, including four children.
- [Elon Musk's X Cuts Premium Subscription Fees In India By 48% | Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/elon-musks-x-cuts-premium-subscription-fees-in-india-by-48-details/): The cost of a monthly premium subscription on the mobile app has dropped from Rs 900 to Rs 470, a 48% cut
- [‘Shrimp Cocktails, Good Company’: How Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 Crew Are Spending Last Days In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/shrimp-cocktails-good-company-how-shubhanshu-shukla-axiom-4-crew-are-spending-last-days-in-space/): Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crewmates completed their 14-day ISS stay. Peggy Whitson shared their last days in space on X.
- [Can Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Be Saved From Execution In Yemen? Activist Reveals Only Hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/can-kerala-nurse-nimisha-priya-be-saved-from-execution-in-yemen-activist-reveals-only-hope/): Nimisha Priya Execution: Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s family offered $1 million to the victim’s relatives in Yemen to save her from execution.
- [UK MP Flags Threats To Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh, Urges PM Starmer To Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/uk-mp-flags-threats-to-hindus-other-minorities-in-bangladesh-urges-pm-starmer-to-act/): UK MP also criticised Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, for failing to announce the dates of its general election
- [California Teens Protest Trans Care Centre’s Closure Under Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/california-teens-protest-trans-care-centres-closure-under-trump-administration/): Centre for Transyouth Health and Development at CHLA is largest public provider of gender-affirming care in the US.
- [PKK fighters cast weapons into fire to mark start of disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/pkk-fighters-cast-weapons-into-fire-to-mark-start-of-disarmament/): PKK fighters gathered in northern Iraq to symbolically cast their weapons into a fire, marking the start of disarmament.
- [‘Just a few bones’: 30 years on, Srebrenica still buries its dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/just-a-few-bones-30-years-on-srebrenica-still-buries-its-dead/): Seven more victims of the 1995 massacre by Bosnian Serb forces were buried during Friday’s sombre 30-year anniversary.
- [Why A Sinking Tiny South Pacific Nation Wants An Australian Climate Change Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/11/why-a-sinking-tiny-south-pacific-nation-wants-an-australian-climate-change-visa/): Under the Falepili Union Treaty, 280 Tuvaluans will be chosen every year through a secret ballot to move to Australia.
- [In China, Jaishankar Calls For 'Open Exchange Of Views': 'International Situation Complex'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/in-china-jaishankar-calls-for-open-exchange-of-views-international-situation-complex/): Jaishankar landed in Beijing on Monday, in his first visit to China in five years. He sent across a message that there is a need for “open exchange of views” between two nations.
- [Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, says he will seek eighth presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/cameroons-paul-biya-92-says-he-will-seek-eighth-presidential-term/): President Biya, who came to power in 1982, is the world’s oldest serving head of state.
- ['He'll Talk So Nicely, Then Bomb People At Night...,' Trump Calls Out Putin's Hypocrisy | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/hell-talk-so-nicely-then-bomb-people-at-night-trump-calls-out-putins-hypocrisy-news18/): | ‘He’ll talk so nicely, then bomb people at night…,’ calls out ‘s hypocrisy “I am very disappointed with President Putin. I thought he was somebody that meant what he said, and he’ll talk so beautifully and then he’ll bomb people at night. We don’t like that,” the president told reporters at Joint Base Andrews […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,236](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1236/): Here are the key events on day 1,236 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-says-us-will-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine/): US president makes announcement amid growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Trump Confirms Patriot Air Defence Systems For Ukraine, Hints At Russia Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-confirms-patriot-air-defence-systems-for-ukraine-hints-at-russia-sanctions/): The move comes as US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein begins a new visit to Ukraine and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet with Trump in Washington.
- [Loud Boos Erupt As Trump Appears On Jumbotron At 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/loud-boos-erupt-as-trump-appears-on-jumbotron-at-2025-fifa-club-world-cup-final-watch/): As US President Donald Trump walked onto the pitch for the presentation, boos were heard among the applause from the crowd.
- [SHOCKING | Jet Crashes At London Southend Airport Shortly After Take Off | News18 Breaking News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/shocking-jet-crashes-at-london-southend-airport-shortly-after-take-off-news18-breaking-news/): | Jet crashes at Southend Airport shortly after take off..A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday. The airport, located about 72 kilometers east of London, confirmed on social media that there had been a “serious incident” involving a general aviation aircraft. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['What Exactly Is He Smoking?': Iran’s FM Araghchi Hits Back At Netanyahu Over Missile Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/what-exactly-is-he-smoking-irans-fm-araghchi-hits-back-at-netanyahu-over-missile-remarks/): Netanyahu said Tehran should be barred from developing missiles with a range exceeding 480 kilometres, in a comment following recent military exchanges between Israel and Iran.
- [Trump Says US Spending ‘Zero Dollars’ On New Ukraine Weapons, EU to Bear Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-says-us-spending-zero-dollars-on-new-ukraine-weapons-eu-to-bear-costs/): The remarks mark a sharp pivot in rhetoric from previous US policy, under which Washington had played a leading role in supplying military and humanitarian aid to Kyiv
- [Gaza death toll passes 58,000 from Israeli attacks as ceasefire hopes fade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/gaza-death-toll-passes-58000-from-israeli-attacks-as-ceasefire-hopes-fade/): Israel blamed for deadly Gaza aid attacks as UN warns fuel must enter now or vital ‘lifelines will vanish’.
- [What are the risks from Trump’s latest tariff threats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/what-are-the-risks-from-trumps-latest-tariff-threats/): US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
- [Chelsea trounce PSG to lift FIFA Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/chelsea-trounce-psg-to-lift-fifa-club-world-cup/): English Premier League side Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in FIFA’s club showpiece final.
- [South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/south-african-police-minister-suspended-over-corruption-allegations/): President Ramaphosa’s move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.
- [Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/nigerias-ex-president-muhammadu-buhari-dies-in-london-aged-82/): Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy.
- [Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Wimbledon 2025 Grand Slam title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-win-wimbledon-2025-grand-slam-title/): Top seed Sinner defeats Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the final to win his first Wimbledon and fourth Grand Slam title.
- [Caught On Cam: Private Jet Crashes Moments After Takeoff From London's Southend Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/caught-on-cam-private-jet-crashes-moments-after-takeoff-from-londons-southend-airport/): A Beechcraft Super King Air crashed at London Southend Airport, causing a fireball and thick smoke. The aircraft, owned by Zeusch Aviation, was en route to Lelystad.
- [Ex-Iran Official Warns "Drones Could Hit Europe" as Tehran Blames IAEA of Disclosing Classified Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/ex-iran-official-warns-drones-could-hit-europe-as-tehran-blames-iaea-of-disclosing-classified-data/): A senior Iranian lawmaker accused IAEA inspectors of espionage, claiming they smuggled microchips into nuclear sites. He also accused IAEA chief Grossi of leaking nuclear data. Iran warned of possible drone attacks on Europe after its war with Israel. Reports say Pakistan and Turkey warned Iran about Israel’s strikes. Tehran condemned Israel’s aggression as a […]
- [Senate Raps Secret Service One Year After Trump Assassination Bid, Vance Posts 'Iconic' Pic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/senate-raps-secret-service-one-year-after-trump-assassination-bid-vance-posts-iconic-pic/): A U.S. Senate report released on Sunday said a “cascade” of failures allowed a gunman to shoot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year.
- [Several dead in clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/several-dead-in-clashes-in-predominantly-druze-syrian-city/): Authorities send forces to de-escalate the situation after fighting breaks out between Bedouins and Druze.
- [Why does Israel want to prolong the war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/why-does-israel-want-to-prolong-the-war-on-gaza/): Israeli columnist Gideon Levy says Israel has ‘no clue’ about dealing with Gaza, besides ongoing death and destruction.
- [Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/syria-signs-800m-tartous-port-deal-with-uae-firm-dp-world/): ‘Syria possesses valuable assets,’ says DP World’s CEO, highlighting the country’s economic potential.
- [China Dares US, Crosses Second-Island Chain; Japan Conveys "Concern" Days After Jet Close Call | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/china-dares-us-crosses-second-island-chain-japan-conveys-concern-days-after-jet-close-call-4k/): On July 13, China criticized Japan’s protest over “unusual” air encounters, defending its actions as lawful and professional in its East China Sea ADIZ. Beijing accused Japan of provocative surveillance. Meanwhile, China deployed two aircraft carriers near Guam for the first time, drawing concern in Tokyo. The US urged Japan and Australia to clarify their […]
- [Shooting Sparks Chaos At Airport In US’ Kentucky, One Wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/shooting-sparks-chaos-at-airport-in-us-kentucky-one-wounded/): Post Content
- [Business Jet Crashes At London's Southend Airport, Casualties Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/business-jet-crashes-at-londons-southend-airport-casualties-unknown/): The plane was headed to the Netherlands when it crashed during take-off.
- [Caught On Cam: Man Dies At Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet's Engine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/caught-on-cam-man-dies-at-milan-airport-after-being-sucked-into-jets-engine/): A 34-year-old man died after being pulled into a Volotea aircraft engine at Milan Bergamo Airport. He was not a passenger and had a history of drug problems.
- [Republican Senator Who Cast Deciding Vote For Pete Hegseth Says He Would Take It Back If He Could](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/republican-senator-who-cast-deciding-vote-for-pete-hegseth-says-he-would-take-it-back-if-he-could/): The Republican senator who cast the deciding vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense trashed him in a CNN interview, saying that if he had it to do over again, he’d take it back. Speaking with Jake Tapper, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) blasted the defense secretary’s job performance. “With the passing of time, […]
- [Iranian president lightly wounded while escaping Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/iranian-president-lightly-wounded-while-escaping-israeli-attack/): More details emerge on June assassination attempt on President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials by Israel.
- [Why Did Far-Right Protesters And Migrants Clash In Spain?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/why-did-far-right-protesters-and-migrants-clash-in-spain/): Violent clashes in Torre-Pacheco, Spain, between far-right groups, residents, and North African migrants after an elderly man was attacked.
- [Marc Marquez wins chaotic German MotoGP at Sachsenring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/marc-marquez-wins-chaotic-german-motogp-at-sachsenring/): Marc Marquez stages a lights-to-flag victory to record his ninth German MotoGP victory as podium contenders crash out.
- ['Confusion' In Cockpit Over Fuel Switch, Will Full Audio Reveal Why Air India 171 Crashed? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/confusion-in-cockpit-over-fuel-switch-will-full-audio-reveal-why-air-india-171-crashed-4k/): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. The 15-page report, published early Saturday, outlines the initial findings and status of the investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed for […]
- [After Years Of Silence, Prince Harry, King Charles’ Teams Seen Meeting In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/after-years-of-silence-prince-harry-king-charles-teams-seen-meeting-in-london/): Speculations of reconciliation between Prince Harry and King Charles arose after their senior aides met in London, marking the first communication in years.
- [‘Cheap Like Bullets’ US Eyes ‘Drone Dominance’, New Policy To Arm Troops With Iran-Like UAS? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/cheap-like-bullets-us-eyes-drone-dominance-new-policy-to-arm-troops-with-iran-like-uas-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why Hungary’s 1,000-Year-Old Library Is Fighting to Save 100,000 Books](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/why-hungarys-1000-year-old-library-is-fighting-to-save-100000-books/): Drugstore beetle has been found in a section of the 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey housing around a quarter of the abbey’s 400,000 volumes
- [‘Monster Mom’: Chinese Woman Sells Her Children For Rs 10 Lakhs To Fund Live-Streaming Tips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/monster-mom-chinese-woman-sells-her-children-for-rs-10-lakhs-to-fund-live-streaming-tips/): A mother in China, Huang, sold her two sons to fund tips for live-streaming hosts. She was sentenced to five years for fraud and trafficking.
- [‘Saare Jahan Se Accha…’: Shubhanshu Shukla Says India Looks Confident, Fearless From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/saare-jahan-se-accha-shubhanshu-shukla-says-india-looks-confident-fearless-from-space/): IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three Axiom-4 astronauts will return to Earth after two weeks on the ISS.
- [Video: What Air India report tells us caused Flight 171 to crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/video-what-air-india-report-tells-us-caused-flight-171-to-crash/): A report into what caused the Air India plane crash in June has revealed reasons for the incident.
- [China says Tibet-related issues a ‘thorn’ in relations with India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/china-says-tibet-related-issues-a-thorn-in-relations-with-india/): Remarks by Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi come ahead of Indian foreign minister’s visit to China.
- [Brazil’s FM: Is BRICS anti-West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/brazils-fm-is-brics-anti-west/): Mauro Vieira discusses whether BRICS is anti-West and whether global governance must change to reflect realities.
- [US citizen killed by Israeli settlers laid to rest as family demands probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/us-citizen-killed-by-israeli-settlers-laid-to-rest-as-family-demands-probe/): Funerals have been held for the two Palestinians who were killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [Syria says wildfires in northwest Latakia province contained after 10 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/syria-says-wildfires-in-northwest-latakia-province-contained-after-10-days/): The fires were contained with help from Turkish, Jordanian, Lebanese, Qatari and Iraqi firefighting teams.
- [Canadian universities too should be in Francesca Albanese’s report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/canadian-universities-too-should-be-in-francesca-albaneses-report/): Canadian university administrators should remember that they too can be held accountable for genocide complicity.
- [Pakistan Boils As PTI Launches 'Free Imran Khan' Movement In Lahore | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/pakistan-boils-as-pti-launches-free-imran-khan-movement-in-lahore-watch/): The PTI has launched the “Free Imran Khan Movement” from Lahore, demanding the release of former PM Imran Khan. Nationwide protests are planned starting August 5.
- ["Dehumanizing Experience" Mahmoud Khalil Reveals Why He Is Suing the Trump Administration For $20mn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/dehumanizing-experience-mahmoud-khalil-reveals-why-he-is-suing-the-trump-administration-for-20mn/): Detained for more than 100 days, Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil was convinced he would eventually prevail. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Khalil, who is now back with his young family, describes the months languishing in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, and the pain of being denied permission to be present […]
- [Know their names: West Bank Palestinians killed by Israelis this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/know-their-names-west-bank-palestinians-killed-by-israelis-this-week/): Nine Palestinians – including one child – were killed by Israeli settlers and forces.
- [China's Big Statement On Dalai Lama's Succession, Calls It An 'Internal Matter' | China | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/chinas-big-statement-on-dalai-lamas-succession-calls-it-an-internal-matter-china-news18/): | China’s big statement on Dalai Lama’s succession, calls it ‘internal matter’ n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Who Is Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s 100-Year-Old Ex-PM, Discharged After Health Scare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/who-is-mahathir-mohamad-malaysias-100-year-old-ex-pm-discharged-after-health-scare/): Mahathir Mohamad was recently admitted to the hospital after complaining of fatigue during a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday. He was discharged on Sunday.
- [Israeli Strikes On Hamas Allegedly Kill Eight Children Waiting At Water Distribution Point In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israeli-strikes-on-hamas-allegedly-kill-eight-children-waiting-at-water-distribution-point-in-gaza/): Israeli air strikes killed over 40 Palestinians, including at a market and water point, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stalled.
- [Israel Hits 35 Hamas Targets Amid Abduction Threat, IDF Retreat Remains Sticking Point in Gaza Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israel-hits-35-hamas-targets-amid-abduction-threat-idf-retreat-remains-sticking-point-in-gaza-talks/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Children collecting water among 59 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/children-collecting-water-among-59-palestinians-killed-by-israel-in-gaza/): Israeli forces attack Palestinians trying to get water in central Gaza, killing children, as civilian deaths mount.
- [US Man Loses 11 Kgs In 46 Days By Following AI-Created Diet Plan, Check Routine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/us-man-loses-11-kgs-in-46-days-by-following-ai-created-diet-plan-check-routine/): 56-year-old YouTuber Cody Crone lost 11 kgs in 46 days with an AI-prescribed diet and routine. He shared his transformation journey on YouTube.
- [Bangladesh Scrap Trader Lynched To Death With Cement Slabs, Accused Dance Over Dead Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/bangladesh-scrap-trader-lynched-to-death-with-cement-slabs-accused-dance-over-dead-body/): Lal Chand, a scrap trader, was lynched with chunks of concrete slabs in Dhaka, after which the attackers danced over his body. The incident triggered protests in Bangladesh.
- [‘In 2 Milliseconds…’ Russia ‘Tests’ New Lethal Laser,Kim Vows Support For Putin’s War, Predicts…| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/in-2-milliseconds-russia-tests-new-lethal-laserkim-vows-support-for-putins-war-predicts-4k/): Russia has reportedly tested a new high-powered laser weapon capable of disabling drones in just two milliseconds, marking a significant leap in its battlefield tech. Meanwhile, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed full support for Putin’s war in Ukraine, pledging continued military and engineering assistance under their 2024 defense pact. 00:00 INTRODUCTION05:24 TRUMP SEES […]
- ['Playing Xizang Card…': China Says Dalai Lama Succession Thorn In Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/playing-xizang-card-china-says-dalai-lama-succession-thorn-in-ties-with-india/): China said India should be aware that the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and succession is an “inherently internal affair of China, brooking no interference of any external forces”
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian children near water distribution point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-children-near-water-distribution-point/): Attack comes day after Israel’s deadliest bombardment killed 110 people, including 34 awaiting aid at a site in Rafah.
- [“Alligator Alcatraz” is an”internment camp” for detained migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/alligator-alcatraz-is-aninternment-camp-for-detained-migrants/): US Rep. Debbie Wasserman calls conditions at a new migrant detention centre in Florida’s Everglades “brutal” after visit
- [Israel “Targets” Hamas in Gaza as Londoners Stir Over Palestine Action Proscribing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israel-targets-hamas-in-gaza-as-londoners-stir-over-palestine-action-proscribing/): Israel releases video of airstrikes on Beit Hanoun, claiming it hit 35 Hamas targets with fighter jets. The footage surfaces as Israeli and Hamas delegations meet in Doha for talks on hostages and troop withdrawal. Meanwhile, London sees over 40 arrests at protests against the terror designation of Palestine Action. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel increased Rafah demolition to prepare for Gaza forced transfer plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israel-increased-rafah-demolition-to-prepare-for-gaza-forced-transfer-plan/): Satellite data shows destruction before plan to transfer entire population of Gaza to a ‘concentration zone’ in Rafah.
- [Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Nashville in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/lionel-messi-scores-twice-as-inter-miami-beat-nashville-in-mls/): The Argentinian superstar extends his multigoal record run with a brace against Nashville at Chase Stadium.
- [‘Like Nasrallah…’ Pezeshkian ‘Hurt Leg’ While ‘Fleeing’ Israeli Bombs, Iran ‘Teases’ Nuke Attack|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/like-nasrallah-pezeshkian-hurt-leg-while-fleeing-israeli-bombs-iran-teases-nuke-attack4k/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly sustained a leg injury while fleeing an Israeli airstrike targeting a Supreme National Security Council meeting in western Tehran on June 16, according to IRGC-linked sources. The strike, said to mimic a previous assassination attempt on Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, used precision-guided munitions to block escape routes.00:00 INTRODUCTION03:35 ‘IRAN MAY USE […]
- [Lufthansa CEO’s Wife Flies To Berlin After Fatal Crash, Assures Cooperation In Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/lufthansa-ceos-wife-flies-to-berlin-after-fatal-crash-assures-cooperation-in-probe/): Vivian Spohr expressed ‘dismay and deep sorrow for this grave accident, which has devastated a family, the town of Tempio, and the entire community of Gallura’.
- [Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/feminist-icon-gisele-pelicot-awarded-frances-top-civic-honour-report/): Pelicot has been praised globally for her courage during trial, which forced changes to France’s rape law.
- ['Just Release The Files As Promised': Elon Musk Mocks Trump After His Post On Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/just-release-the-files-as-promised-elon-musk-mocks-trump-after-his-post-on-epstein-case/): Musk’s remarks came after Trump urged his supporters not to attack his team over the Epstein files, which have become a major issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- [Israel pounds northern Gaza with dozens of bombs in new intense assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israel-pounds-northern-gaza-with-dozens-of-bombs-in-new-intense-assault/): Israeli forces have been bombarding the northern half of the Gaza Strip.
- [Relocating 600,000 Gazans in 60 days “simply not possible”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/relocating-600000-gazans-in-60-days-simply-not-possible/): Rob Geist Pinfold, explains Israel’s plan to displace 600,000 Palestinians from Gaza by making the territory unlivable.
- [Israel Plotted Nasrallah-Style Assassination On Iran President, He Escaped With Injuries: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/israel-plotted-nasrallah-style-assassination-on-iran-president-he-escaped-with-injuries-report/): Israel tried to assassinate Pezeshkian, Iran’s parliament speaker and the head of the judiciary with a strike on a meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council last month.
- [Passenger 'Mistakenly' Flown To Saudi Instead Of Karachi; Pakistani Airline Faces Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/passenger-mistakenly-flown-to-saudi-instead-of-karachi-pakistani-airline-faces-backlash/): The passenger, Shahzain, initiated legal action against the airline, accusing it of gross negligence, according to a report
- [Did DOGE Budget Cuts and Cloud Seeding Worsen the Texas Floods?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/did-doge-budget-cuts-and-cloud-seeding-worsen-the-texas-floods/): Floods in Texas have sparked many claims — blaming federal budget cuts, failed local systems, and even cloud seeding
- [Held Captive by a Russian Serial Killer | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/held-captive-by-a-russian-serial-killer-true-crime-reports/): Kidnapped and held captive in a secret underground bunker by a notorious serial killer.
- [8 Indian-Origin Men, Including NIA Most Wanted, Arrested In Gang Violence Case In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/8-indian-origin-men-including-nia-most-wanted-arrested-in-gang-violence-case-in-us/): Sources say the suspects had entered the US illegally and were allegedly involved in criminal activities both in America and in India.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,235](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1235/): Here are the key events on day 1,235 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Not For Aggression’: Shehbaz Sharif Rules Out Nuclear Escalation During India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/not-for-aggression-shehbaz-sharif-rules-out-nuclear-escalation-during-india-pakistan-conflict/): Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s nuclear programme is solely for “peaceful purposes” and national defence, “not for aggression.”
- [FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Resignation Rumours Over Epstein Files Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/fbi-director-kash-patel-denies-resignation-rumours-over-epstein-files-fallout/): Despite Patel’s denial, the fallout has revealed a clear division among the Trump administration’s top law enforcement officials
- [Trump Says Obama, Biden 'Created Epstein Files', Gets Warned Of Losing House In Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/trump-says-obama-biden-created-epstein-files-gets-warned-of-losing-house-in-midterms/): Donald Trump alleged that Obama, Biden, former FBI chief Comey and former CIA chief Brennan ‘created the Epstein Files’.
- [Alcaraz vs Sinner: Tennis champions set to resume rivalry at Wimbledon 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/13/alcaraz-vs-sinner-tennis-champions-set-to-resume-rivalry-at-wimbledon-2025/): Ahead of their Wimbledon final, fans and legends predict the players to light up the tennis world in years to come.
- [How can countries save the lives of people living with HIV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/how-can-countries-save-the-lives-of-people-living-with-hiv/): The UN warns that funding cuts will have catastrophic consequences for the fight against the disease.
- [North Korea’s Kim voices ‘unconditional’ support for Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/north-koreas-kim-voices-unconditional-support-for-russia-in-ukraine/): Kim Jong Un stresses Pyongyang-Moscow alliance during Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to North Korea.
- [New Caledonia declared a ‘state’ in autonomy deal, but will stay French](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/new-caledonia-declared-a-state-in-autonomy-deal-but-will-stay-french/): Agreement allows the archipelago that endured unrest last year to be its own state but remain within French fold.
- [Family of American citizen killed by Israeli settlers demands US probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/family-of-american-citizen-killed-by-israeli-settlers-demands-us-probe/): Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was ‘lynched’ while US officials stay silent.
- [FIFA Club World Cup: Infantino hails dawn of ‘golden era’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/fifa-club-world-cup-infantino-hails-dawn-of-golden-era/): On the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup final, the governing body’s president hails a ‘golden era’ for the club game.
- [UK lawmakers urge Foreign Secretary Lammy to recognise Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/uk-lawmakers-urge-foreign-secretary-lammy-to-recognise-palestinian-state/): Labour MPs demand that London act now to halt ‘erasure and annexation’ of Palestinian land before it’s too late.
- [Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of US comedian Rosie O’Donnell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/trump-threatens-to-revoke-citizenship-of-us-comedian-rosie-odonnell/): O’Donnell says the Republican US president hates her because she sees ‘him for who he is – a criminal con man’.
- [India level up with England as tempers nearly boil over at Lord’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/india-level-up-with-england-as-tempers-nearly-boil-over-at-lords/): India post 387 to match England’s first innings in the third Test but tempers flare before stumps on third day.
- [At least five children killed in blast in southwest Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/at-least-five-children-killed-in-blast-in-southwest-yemen/): Witnesses say the children were playing football when the blast, whose circumstances remain unclear, occurred.
- [US Citizen Beaten To Death By Israeli Settlers In West Bank While Visiting Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-citizen-beaten-to-death-by-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank-while-visiting-family/): Sayfollah “Saif” Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American from Florida, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while defending his family’s land.
- [Iga Swiatek destroys Amanda Anisimova to win first Wimbledon tennis title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/iga-swiatek-destroys-amanda-anisimova-to-win-first-wimbledon-tennis-title/): Swiatek, a former world No.1, did not drop a game in the women’s singles final to claim her sixth Grand Slam title.
- [UK police detain dozens at London protest against Palestine Action ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/uk-police-detain-dozens-at-london-protest-against-palestine-action-ban/): Demonstrators gather in British capital for second week in a row in support of recently banned activism group.
- [US Plans To Breed Millions Of Flies, Release Them From Planes: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/us-plans-to-breed-millions-of-flies-release-them-from-planes-heres-why/): The US stopped livestock imports from northern Mexico due to the screwworm fly threat. USDA Secretary Rollins announced border tightening and a $30M sterile fly program.
- ["Lost Thrust, Sync..." Air India Crash Report Reveals Fuel Switches Cutoff, Pilots Final Exchange|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/lost-thrust-sync-air-india-crash-report-reveals-fuel-switches-cutoff-pilots-final-exchange4k/): A preliminary report on the Air India crash that killed 260 people finds that both fuel switches were in the cut-off position moments before the plane crashed in Ahmedabad. Audio recordings from the cockpit suggest there was confusion between the two pilots over how fuel to the engines cut off.00:00 INTRODUCTION00:24 DEADLY FLIP OF FUEL […]
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Daughter Saima Put On Indefinite Leave By WHO Over Corruption Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/sheikh-hasinas-daughter-saima-put-on-indefinite-leave-by-who-over-corruption-charges/): Saima Wazed, daughter of deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, is on indefinite leave from WHO amid corruption allegations. Dr. Catharina Boehme will replace her.
- [‘Threat To Humanity’: Trump Says He Will Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/threat-to-humanity-trump-says-he-will-revoke-rosie-odonnells-us-citizenship/): Trump called Rosie O’Donnell a “threat to humanity” and considered revoking her citizenship. O’Donnell, now in Ireland, has long criticized Trump.
- ['Lost All Credibility': Suhel Seth Slams BBC Over 'Fake News' On Air India Crash Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/lost-all-credibility-suhel-seth-slams-bbc-over-fake-news-on-air-india-crash-report/): Seth told the BBC to remember that, as a publicly funded broadcaster, it must not spread what he termed “state fake news”
- [Lufthansa CEO’s Wife Rams Woman In Italy While On Vacation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/lufthansa-ceos-wife-rams-woman-in-italy-while-on-vacation/): Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, faces legal issues after accidentally running over a babysitter in Italy, resulting in her death.
- ["Historic Win" Erdogan Hails PKK Disarmament as Kurds Seek Equal Rights in Post-Conflict Turkey | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/historic-win-erdogan-hails-pkk-disarmament-as-kurds-seek-equal-rights-in-post-conflict-turkey-4k/): Turkish President Erdogan declared a historic breakthrough after 30 PKK terrorists disarmed in northern Iraq, calling it the dawn of a “terror-free Türkiye.” The symbolic ceremony marked a shift toward democratic politics, with Parliament expected to form a commission for legal reforms. The move may reshape Turkey’s political landscape, boost the DEM Party’s legitimacy, and […]
- [2-Year-Old Dies After Getting Tangled In US Hotel Room's Window Blind Cord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/2-year-old-dies-after-getting-tangled-in-us-hotel-rooms-window-blind-cord/): Two-year-old boy died after getting entangled in window blinds at a Birmingham hotel on July 4. He passed away on July 10 after life support.
- [Iran Embassy In India Flags ‘Fake Channels’ Spreading Misinformation To Harm Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/iran-embassy-in-india-flags-fake-channels-spreading-misinformation-to-harm-ties/): The Iranian Embassy in India warned of fake social media accounts impersonating Iranian entities to harm Iran-India relations, sharing images of a fake Ministry of Defence account.
- [‘Didn’t Think He’d Win’: Obama’s Ex-Press Secretary Recalls Somber Mood After Trump’s Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/didnt-think-hed-win-obamas-ex-press-secretary-recalls-somber-mood-after-trumps-victory/): Josh Earnest made the comments during a fireside chat at the 2025 National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference in Chicago
- [Trump Brand Enters Romania, Family’s Firm To Develop Luxury Tower In Bucharest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/trump-brand-enters-romania-familys-firm-to-develop-luxury-tower-in-bucharest/): The Trump Organization and Romania’s SDC Imobiliare will develop Trump Tower Bucharest, a luxury apartment block.
- [Iranian FM warns UN sanctions would ‘end’ Europe’s role in nuclear issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/iranian-fm-warns-un-sanctions-would-end-europes-role-in-nuclear-issue/): Abbas Araghchi also says that Tehran is reviewing the details of a possible resumption of nuclear talks with the US.
- [Alcaraz vs Sinner: Wimbledon men’s single final – start, prize money, form](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/12/alcaraz-vs-sinner-wimbledon-mens-single-final-start-prize-money-form/): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz targets a third straight Wimbledon men’s singles title as he faces Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
- [US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/us-supreme-court-backs-trump-push-for-mass-firings-at-education-department/): Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the federal education agency.
- [UN: ‘No parallel’ to Gaza’s ‘horrific’ destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/un-no-parallel-to-gazas-horrific-destruction/): UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed urgent calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
- [Critics slams Israel’s plans for ‘concentration zone’ in Gaza’s Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/critics-slams-israels-plans-for-concentration-zone-in-gazas-rafah/): Palestinians and Israeli politicians alike slam the Israeli government’s plans for what it calls a “humanitarian city”.
- [What’s the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/whats-the-legacy-of-the-iran-nuclear-deal-and-its-collapse/): The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018.
- [Andrew Cuomo says he will still run for NYC mayor after primary defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/andrew-cuomo-says-he-will-still-run-for-nyc-mayor-after-primary-defeat/): Cuomo to challenge progressive Zohran Mamdani in general election after being trounced in US city’s Democratic primary.
- [Trump Sends Patriot Missiles To Ukraine, Can They Help Turn The Tide In War With Russia? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-sends-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-can-they-help-turn-the-tide-in-war-with-russia-4k/): The US is taking an unprecedented step to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. President Donald Trump has announced that 17 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems will soon be transferred to Ukraine. Patriots are the only weapons Ukraine possesses that are capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. European nations purchase American weapons, then transfer them to Ukraine. Securing […]
- ["If We Don’t Have A Deal In 50 Days..." Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On Russia And Its Trade Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/if-we-dont-have-a-deal-in-50-days-trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-russia-and-its-trade-partners/): President Donald Trump said that the US would impose 100% secondary tariffs targeting Russia’s remaining trade partners if a peace deal with Ukraine was not reached within 50 days. This would see any country that trades with Russia face the tax if they want to sell their products to the US.Given that oil and gas […]
- [Trump again slams ‘stupid’ US Fed chairman over interest rate levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-again-slams-stupid-us-fed-chairman-over-interest-rate-levels/): US president’s frequent attacks against Jerome Powell have sparked concerns about independence of the central bank.
- [Why are Afghan refugees being sent back to Taliban rule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/why-are-afghan-refugees-being-sent-back-to-taliban-rule/): Iran, Pakistan and the US send Afghan refugees back to Taliban rule, where they risk persecution.
- [Trump announces new weapons for Ukraine, threatens tariffs on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-announces-new-weapons-for-ukraine-threatens-tariffs-on-russia/): US President Donald Trump announced a shipment of weapons for Ukraine while threatening tariffs on Russia.
- [EU warns of countermeasures after Trump threatens 30 percent tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/eu-warns-of-countermeasures-after-trump-threatens-30-percent-tariffs/): The 27-member bloc says Washington’s latest threats against its exports are ‘absolutely unacceptable’.
- ["Talk Doesn't Mean Anything" Trump Snubs Putin, Announces New Plan To Send Weapons To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/talk-doesnt-mean-anything-trump-snubs-putin-announces-new-plan-to-send-weapons-to-ukraine/): President Donald Trump announced the US will send “top-of-the-line weapons” to Ukraine via NATO countries. “We want to make sure Ukraine can do what it wants to do,” Trump said. Under the new deal, European countries will send Kyiv their own Patriot air defence systems – which Ukraine relies on to repel Russia’s deadly air […]
- [First ‘Daddy’, Then ‘Police Of The World’: NATO’s Rutte Flatters Trump Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/first-daddy-then-police-of-the-world-natos-rutte-flatters-trump-again/): Mark Rutte praised US President Trump, calling America “the police agent of the world.” Trump criticized Russia and announced Europe will buy advanced US weapons for Ukraine.
- [Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trump-threatens-russia-with-severe-tariffs-announces-ukraine-arms-deal/): Speaking alongside NATO chief, US president says missiles will be sent to NATO, which will coordinate distribution.
- [The superhero film genre is on a decline, and so is American empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/the-superhero-film-genre-is-on-a-decline-and-so-is-american-empire/): The patriotic, liberal values that superhero movies embody no longer seem to resonate with a divided American public.
- [Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/church-leaders-diplomats-condemn-israeli-settler-violence-in-west-bank/): Delegates from more than 20 countries visited the town of Taybeh after several attacks by Israeli settlers.
- [Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/former-nigerian-president-buhari-to-be-buried-in-hometown-on-tuesday/): Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country’s democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday.
- [‘Will Be Hit Very Hard’: Trump Threatens Putin With 'Very Powerful' Weapon | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/will-be-hit-very-hard-trump-threatens-putin-with-very-powerful-weapon-watch/): US President Trump criticized Russian President Putin for attacks on Ukraine, warning of severe consequences and confirming the delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
- ['Autopen Biggest Scandal In 100 Years': Trump Dismisses Biden's 'Made Every Decision' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/autopen-biggest-scandal-in-100-years-trump-dismisses-bidens-made-every-decision-remark/): Trump firmly criticised Biden’s use of an autopen for clemency decisions, calling it a scandal. Republicans claimed Biden’s aides used autopen without authorisation.
- [‘No tools of killing’: Athens rally targets Israeli steel shipment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/no-tools-of-killing-athens-rally-targets-israeli-steel-shipment/): Protesters in Athens rallied against unloading a shipment they claim includes steel destined for the Israeli military.
- [England beat Jadeja, India in third Test at Lord’s to take 2-1 series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/england-beat-jadeja-india-in-third-test-at-lords-to-take-2-1-series-lead/): England survived a courageous second innings fightback by India’s Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the third Test.
- [Barack Obama Asks Democrats To “Toughen Up” And “Do Something” In Latest Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/barack-obama-asks-democrats-to-toughen-up-and-do-something-in-latest-message/): His recent call to action came at a private fundraiser event in New Jersey last week.
- [At Least 89 Dead In Syria Sectarian Clash. What Sparked The Latest Wave Of Violence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/at-least-89-dead-in-syria-sectarian-clash-what-sparked-the-latest-wave-of-violence/): The violence, now in its second day, has raised fears about the stability of the region’s fragile post-war balance
- [UK Couple Convicted Of Killing Baby Daughter After Going 'Off-Grid' In Freezing Temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/uk-couple-convicted-of-killing-baby-daughter-after-going-off-grid-in-freezing-temperatures/): Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of killing their baby daughter after they went to live “off-grid” in late 2022 in freezing temperatures in southern England.
- [Iran Tells Pakistan It Won't Halt Uranium Enrichment Amid Talks Of Nuclear Deal With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/iran-tells-pakistan-it-wont-halt-uranium-enrichment-amid-talks-of-nuclear-deal-with-us/): The statement was made by Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
- [Pakistan's Plans For New Paramilitary Force Spark Fears Amid Protests By Imran Khan's Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/pakistans-plans-for-new-paramilitary-force-spark-fears-amid-protests-by-imran-khans-party/): Pakistan announced that the paramilitary force deployed on the border with Afghanistan will be turned into a national security force, sparking fears of political repression.
- [Gisele Pelicot, Whose Husband Subjected Her To Mass Rapes, Receives France's Top Civic Honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/gisele-pelicot-whose-husband-subjected-her-to-mass-rapes-receives-frances-top-civic-honour/): Gisele Pelicot, a feminist icon, was named Knights of the Legion of Honour. Pelicot testified against her abusive husband, influencing French rape law.
- [Israel stopped this doctor bringing baby formula into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/israel-stopped-this-doctor-bringing-baby-formula-into-gaza/): An American doctor has told Al Jazeera that Israeli troops confiscated formula for starving babies.
- [Over 1,100 People Dead In Spain Due To Heatwaves In Past Two Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/over-1100-people-dead-in-spain-due-to-heatwaves-in-past-two-months/): The report compiled data between May 16 and July 13 to assess the number of heat-related deaths.
- ['Either Announce Ukraine Ceasefire Within 50 Days Or Face 100% Tariffs': Trump To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/either-announce-ukraine-ceasefire-within-50-days-or-face-100-tariffs-trump-to-russia/): Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration after US-brokered talks have failed to negotiate a truce between Russia and Ukraine so far.
- [5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Spain After Flash Foods, Almeria Airport Roof Collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/5-5-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-spain-after-flash-foods-almeria-airport-roof-collapses/): Spain Earthquake:The quake hit off Cabo de Gata on the Almeria coast at 7.13 am local time. The tremors were felt in tourist hotspots like Costa del Sol and Alicante
- [Trump's Shift: Sending Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Growing Frustration with Putin #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trumps-shift-sending-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-amid-growing-frustration-with-putin-brasstacks/): In a surprising shift, President Trump announces the deployment of advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, driven by frustration with Putin’s aggression and pressure from NATO allies. This move marks a significant change in U.S. military aid strategy amid escalating conflict. n18oc_worldWatch
- [An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/an-open-letter-from-the-presidents-of-gaza-universities/): Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist.
- [Time for France to ‘rearm’, interior minister says on Bastille Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/time-for-france-to-rearm-interior-minister-says-on-bastille-day/): France’s interior minister says it is time for the country to “rearm” as the world becomes more dangerous.
- [Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as new Ukraine PM in cabinet shake-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/zelenskyy-nominates-yulia-svyrydenko-as-new-ukraine-pm-in-cabinet-shake-up/): President Zelenskyy taps economy minister to lead gov’t in most significant reshuffle since Russian full-scale invasion.
- [Germany Ready To 'Kill' Russian Soldiers If War Happens, Says Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/germany-ready-to-kill-russian-soldiers-if-war-happens-says-defence-minister/): German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany would be willing to kill Russian soldiers in the event of an attack by Moscow on a NATO member state.
- [War Over Taiwan Coming? Us & Allies Hold Huge Drills in Indo-Pacific, Australia Fires 1st HIMARS |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/war-over-taiwan-coming-us-allies-hold-huge-drills-in-indo-pacific-australia-fires-1st-himars-4k/): Australia’s army fired the US-made HIMARS for the first time on July 14 during joint drills with American and Singaporean forcesHIMARS rockets were fired on the first day of Australia’s largest military exercise named ‘Talisman Sabre’ 0:00 INTRO 3:00 AUSTRALIA’S HIMARS PART OF “DETERRANT MECHANISM”4:45 CHINESE SPY SHIPS EXPECTED TO MONITOR DRILLSn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['I Made Every Decision': Joe Biden Responds To Trump's Claims Of Autopen Pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/i-made-every-decision-joe-biden-responds-to-trumps-claims-of-autopen-pardons/): Trump had claimed that Biden’s staff used the autopen without his consent to pardon nearly 4,000 federal convicts
- [Nine Killed, Dozens Injured As Fire Rips Through Old Age Home In US' Massachusetts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/nine-killed-dozens-injured-as-fire-rips-through-old-age-home-in-us-massachusetts/): A fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Fall River in Massachusetts killed nine and injured dozens, including five firefighters.
- [The Kashmir conflict explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/the-kashmir-conflict-explained-start-here/): Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?
- [What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/what-is-the-uss-crypto-week-why-has-bitcoin-hit-a-record-high/): A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week.
- [Israel Strikes Tanks in Syria's Sweida As Bedouin-Druze Clashes Kill Dozens, Sharaa Deploys Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/israel-strikes-tanks-in-syrias-sweida-as-bedouin-druze-clashes-kill-dozens-sharaa-deploys-troops/): Deadly clashes have broken out between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, a war monitor said on July 14. The *Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said “46 Druze fighters, four civilians, 18 Bedouin fighters, 14 security personnel, and seven unidentified individuals in military uniform were among the dead.” The […]
- [Argentina President Javier Milei Told To 'Grow Up' By VP In War Of Words Over Pension Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/argentina-president-javier-milei-told-to-grow-up-by-vp-in-war-of-words-over-pension-bill/): This came after Argentina’s Senate passed a motion to boost pensions, which Milei’s government had criticised out of concerns that it would threaten the country’s fiscal surplus.
- [EX-PM blames Israel for “war crimes” in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/ex-pm-blames-israel-for-war-crimes-in-occupied-west-bank/): EX-PM Ehud Olmert says Israelis are committing “war crimes” in the occupied West Bank
- [The New Global Nuclear Arms Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/the-new-global-nuclear-arms-race/): In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos looks at different nations’ plans for upgrading their nuclear arsenals
- [Excavation of child mass grave at church-run home begins in Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/excavation-of-child-mass-grave-at-church-run-home-begins-in-ireland/): Team of forensic archaeologists and crime scene experts begins excavating to identify remains of about 800 children.
- [Commercial drones used to bomb civilians in Gaza, report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/commercial-drones-used-to-bomb-civilians-in-gaza-report-says/): Israeli soldiers have used commercial drones to drop grenades on civilians in Gaza.
- [How close did Israel come to killing Iran’s president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/how-close-did-israel-come-to-killing-irans-president/): Iranian officials have revealed Israel tried to assassinate Iran’s president and senior leaders during its 12-day war.
- [In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel’s bombs in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/in-belgium-a-mother-fears-for-her-children-under-israels-bombs-in-gaza/): Belgium has approved visas for Rawan Alkatari’s husband and three children, but they remain stuck in the Strip.
- [Israeli technology “amplifies the scale and speed” of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/israeli-technology-amplifies-the-scale-and-speed-of-attacks/): “It seems that the IDF [Israeli army] is less interested in upholding the law here…”
- [At Least 4 Killed In London Southend Airport Plane Crash: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/at-least-4-killed-in-london-southend-airport-plane-crash-report/): A Beechcraft B200 crashed at Southend Airport, killing at least four people. The incident led to the airport’s closure and flight cancellations.
- ['No Specific Date Or Time': Iran On Restarting Stalled Nuclear Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/no-specific-date-or-time-iran-on-restarting-stalled-nuclear-talks-with-us/): The talks, which were being mediated by Oman, came to a halt after Israel carried out surprise strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on 13 June
- [Drunk Couple Caught Having Sex In Stolen Car As Police Crash Their Wild Ride](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/drunk-couple-caught-having-sex-in-stolen-car-as-police-crash-their-wild-ride/): The couple, who earlier admitted their crime to the cops, later pleaded not guilty.
- [Elmo’s Hacked X Account Posts Anti-Semitic Content, Demands Release Of Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/elmos-hacked-x-account-posts-anti-semitic-content-demands-release-of-epstein-files/): A Sesame Workshop spokesperson stated that the X account was hacked but was restored shortly afterward.
- [Fortune Teller Dupes Mom Of Two Out Of Nearly $90,000 In New York, Gets Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/fortune-teller-dupes-mom-of-two-out-of-nearly-90000-in-new-york-gets-arrested/): The victim, a mother of two, was reportedly saving the money to buy a house for her family.
- [‘Shot In Head…’ Israel ‘Hits 100’ Gaza Targets, Missile ‘Fails’, ‘Kills Kids Collecting Water’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/shot-in-head-israel-hits-100-gaza-targets-missile-fails-kills-kids-collecting-water-4k/): Israel’s military said on July 13 that a missile strike near a water distribution point in Gaza, which killed several children, was an accident The strike, which the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) attributed to a “technical malfunction”, came as Israeli aircraft pounded targets across the StripAccording to local officials, eight Palestinians, six of them children, […]
- [Eggs Hurled At Devotees During Rath Yatra In Canada, Naveen Patnaik Says 'Deeply Disturbed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/eggs-hurled-at-devotees-during-rath-yatra-in-canada-naveen-patnaik-says-deeply-disturbed/): Sangna Bajaj uploaded a video on Instagram showing eggs being hurled at Rath Yatra celebrations in Toronto, sparking accusations of racism and xenophobia.
- [Was Brigitte Macron Born Male? Court Listens If French First Lady Transitioned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/was-brigitte-macron-born-male-court-listens-if-french-first-lady-transitioned/): Brigitte Macron appealed to the highest court against two women who falsely claimed she was a man. The Paris appeals court overturned earlier convictions.
- [Imran Khan's Sons Live In London, But Here's How Can They Can Influence Pakistan Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/imran-khans-sons-live-in-london-but-heres-how-can-they-can-influence-pakistan-politics/): According to Jemima Goldsmith, the Pakistani government has denied her sons the right to even speak to their father. No phone calls, no video chats, no WhatsApp.
- [‘No basis’: Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/no-basis-pilot-groups-reject-claims-of-human-error-in-air-india-crash/): Two commercial pilots groups reject initial probe into June 12 crash, calling it ‘reckless and unfounded insinuation’.
- [Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/grand-canyon-lodge-destroyed-in-wildfire-what-we-know/): Buildings at the historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are among dozens destroyed.
- [Dozens killed in Israeli attacks on water point and market in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/dozens-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-water-point-and-market-in-gaza/): Israeli forces struck a water point and marketplace in Gaza on Sunday, killing dozens of Palestinians.
- [Deadly gun battles erupt in mainly Druze city in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/deadly-gun-battles-erupt-in-mainly-druze-city-in-syria/): Dozens of people were killed after gun battles between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in the Druze city of Suwayda.
- [Strange Noises, Hacked Laptops, And A Mystery Leak: The ISS’s Most Bizarre Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/strange-noises-hacked-laptops-and-a-mystery-leak-the-isss-most-bizarre-moments/): As the private Axiom-4 mission begins its journey back to Earth, here’s a look at some of the International Space Station’s most unusual incidents
- [South Korea To Inspect Boeing Jets Over Fuel Switches After Air India Crash Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/south-korea-to-inspect-boeing-jets-over-fuel-switches-after-air-india-crash-report/): The South Korean govt said the planned inspections are in line with a 2018 safety advisory issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration
- [Axiom Mission 4 Crew Prepares for Historic Splashdown Off California Coast | Shubhanshu Shukla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/axiom-mission-4-crew-prepares-for-historic-splashdown-off-california-coast-shubhanshu-shukla/): The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is preparing to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, 2025, at 4:35 PM IST, with splashdown off the California coast scheduled for July 15 n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [There is hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/there-is-hope/): Progressive platforms that focus on providing for the basic needs of people are seeing success across the world. 
- [From Srebrenica to Gaza, why ‘never again’ keeps failing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/from-srebrenica-to-gaza-why-never-again-keeps-failing/): Two experts talked to Al Jazeera about how the genocide in Gaza carries echoes of Srebrenica 30 years ago.
- [France marks Bastille Day with grand Paris parade, celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/france-marks-bastille-day-with-grand-paris-parade-celebrations/): France marks its biggest holiday with 7,000 parading on foot, horseback, and in armoured vehicles along Champs-Elysees.
- ['India Hopes Zero-Tolerance For Terrorism': EAM Jaishankar To Chinese Counterpart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/india-hopes-zero-tolerance-for-terrorism-eam-jaishankar-to-chinese-counterpart/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, emphasizing India’s zero-tolerance approach against terrorism.
- [Iran ‘Sweaty’ Over Israel ‘Dictating’ US Policy? Tehran Eyes Big Military Boost, To Spend $46bn…?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/iran-sweaty-over-israel-dictating-us-policy-tehran-eyes-big-military-boost-to-spend-46bn4k/): Iran’s foreign minister slammed the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over the latter’s call for restrictions on Tehran’s missile capabilities. Netanyahu had said that Iran must not produce missiles with a range of more than 480 kilometres. Abbas Araghchi also slammed Netanyahu’s influence over Washington’s approach to nuclear negotiations with Iran. Araghchi also mocked Netanyahu for […]
- [Sleeplessness, death, destruction: Russian attacks torment Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/sleeplessness-death-destruction-russian-attacks-torment-kyiv/): For a brief moment, Al Jazeera cameraman experiences life under Russia’s bombs – and all of its side effects.
- [Trump’s Trade War: How Many Countries Got Tariff Letters? Will EU Be New Partner For US Allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trumps-trade-war-how-many-countries-got-tariff-letters-will-eu-be-new-partner-for-us-allies/): “When economic uncertainty meets geopolitical volatility, partners like us must come closer…You are always welcome here and you can count on Europe,” von der Leyen said
- [Israel killing Gaza civilians with commercial drones, probe finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/israel-killing-gaza-civilians-with-commercial-drones-probe-finds/): Israeli outlets 972 Magazine and Local Call find drones used to teach Palestinians ‘through blood’ not to return home.
- [Climate & War | Toxic Fumes: Gaza under Siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/climate-war-toxic-fumes-gaza-under-siege/): Palestinians burn plastic to produce desperately needed fuel – despite the risks to their health and the environment.
- [Europe’s stock markets drop amid Trump’s tariff threats against EU, Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/europes-stock-markets-drop-amid-trumps-tariff-threats-against-eu-mexico/): Major indices suffer heavy losses as EU ministers prepare to discuss response to US president’s latest trade salvo.
- [Trump’s push for peace in the DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trumps-push-for-peace-in-the-drc/): Peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda is staggering in its ambition.
- [Australia hosts largest-ever military war games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/australia-hosts-largest-ever-military-war-games/): This year, more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations are taking part in the drills over three weeks.
- ['Nothing Much Can Be Done': Centre To SC On Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya's Execution In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/nothing-much-can-be-done-centre-to-sc-on-kerala-nurse-nimisha-priyas-execution-in-yemen/): | AG R Venkataramani on Kerala nurse execution in Yemen: “Govt trying its best, but Yemen situation is complex. Not much can be done, it’s a region not internationally recognised.”The government told the Supreme Court on Monday that it was making “all possible efforts” to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who is scheduled to be […]
- [US Black Hawks, Chinook in Panama Canal for Drills as Trump Seeks to Curb China "Influence" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/us-black-hawks-chinook-in-panama-canal-for-drills-as-trump-seeks-to-curb-china-influence-4k/): The US military and Panamanian police conducted joint exercises to bolster security around the Panama Canal, amid growing concerns over alleged Chinese influence The drills began on July 13, with the arrival of three US Army helicopters in Panama, two UH-60 Black Hawks and a CH-47 Chinook 0:00 INTRO 3:17 US REPLACING HUAWEI KITS IN […]
- [Blast at housing complex near Iran’s Qom city injures several people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/blast-at-housing-complex-near-irans-qom-city-injures-several-people/): Initial probe indicates blast caused by gas leak, but similar recent incidents have led to suspicions of drone attacks.
- [Lapid, Olmert slam Israel’s plans for ‘concentration camps’ in Gaza’s Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/lapid-olmert-slam-israels-plans-for-concentration-camps-in-gazas-rafah/): Former Israeli prime ministers join chorus of concern over plans to set up ‘humanitarian city’ in Rafah.
- [Nigerians “divided” over former President Buhari’s legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/nigerians-divided-over-former-president-buharis-legacy/): “The three promises Buhari made coming into power are still the issues bedevilling Nigeria today.”
- [Armed With ‘Sledgehammer’, Trump Okays Ukraine Patriots, Says Putin ‘Nice But…’, Russia Panics? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/armed-with-sledgehammer-trump-okays-ukraine-patriots-says-putin-nice-but-russia-panics-4k/): President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 13) said the US would send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine to help it fight off a Russian invasion, as his relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin soured.”We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need,” Trump said, without specifying how many, just two weeks after Washington said […]
- [Pakistan, Turkey Are New Anti-India BFFs: $900-Mn Drones, Intel Sharing To Defence Pacts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/pakistan-turkey-are-new-anti-india-bffs-900-mn-drones-intel-sharing-to-defence-pacts-exclusive/): Pakistan will sign $900-million deals for spy drones from Turkey and get 700+ loitering munitions. The 2 countries will boost trade volume to $5 bn dollars: Top military official
- [New Freedom Flotilla ship sets sail to challenge Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/new-freedom-flotilla-ship-sets-sail-to-challenge-gaza-blockade/): A new Freedom Flotilla ship, the Handala, has departed from Italy in an effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza.
- [Etihad, Other Airlines Order Inspection Of Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Locks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/etihad-other-airlines-order-inspection-of-boeing-787-fuel-switch-locks-report/): The directive came just after an initial probe report of the plane crash involving an Air India flight AI-171, which resulted in 270 fatalities, was released. 
- [No Alcohol, No Meat? What Was Allowed By NASA At Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Farewell?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/no-alcohol-no-meat-what-was-allowed-by-nasa-at-shubhanshu-shuklas-iss-farewell/): Shubhanshu Shukla’s farewell on the ISS was streamed live, featuring no alcohol or non-veg food. NASA’s rules ensure pre-approved meals and video call goodbyes
- [Historic Grand Canyon lodge burns to ashes in wildfire at US national park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/historic-grand-canyon-lodge-burns-to-ashes-in-wildfire-at-us-national-park/): About 50 to 80 other structures also destroyed as two wildfires burn at or near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in Arizona.
- [‘Inexcusable’: US Senate report faults Secret Service for Trump shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/inexcusable-us-senate-report-faults-secret-service-for-trump-shooting/): Service accused of pattern of negligence and communications breakdowns in planning and execution of Trump rally.
- [Beijing Renews 'Dragon-Elephant Dance' Message For Stronger Ties As Jaishankar Visits China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/beijing-renews-dragon-elephant-dance-message-for-stronger-ties-as-jaishankar-visits-china/): Han underscored the importance of implementing the consensus reached by the two leaders, urging both sides to maintain high-level engagement
- [6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-indonesias-tanimbar-islands-region/): A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s on Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said
- [Pilots Of Southend Plane Waved At Children Moments Before Horrific Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/pilots-of-southend-plane-waved-at-children-moments-before-horrific-crash/): John Johnson was with his wife and children at the airport. He recalled a heartwarming gesture by the pilots saying, ‘they waved back,’ when the children waved at them.
- [Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn: How He Went From Courting Putin To Arming Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/trumps-ukraine-u-turn-how-he-went-from-courting-putin-to-arming-kyiv/): From backchannel talks with Putin and pausing aid to Ukraine, to now arming Kyiv and backing pressure on Moscow, Donald Trump’s year-long shift has left allies recalibrating
- [Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares for Earth Return After Historic Axiom 4 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-prepares-for-earth-return-after-historic-axiom-4-mission/): | Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew’s ISS undocking today; splashdown scheduled for tomorrow n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Countdown To Home Begins For Shubhanshu, Others: Why Axiom-4 Crew's Journey To Earth Will Take Over 22 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/countdown-to-home-begins-for-shubhanshu-others-why-axiom-4-crews-journey-to-earth-will-take-over-22-hours/): After a safe splashdown off the California coast, the crew will undergo medical checks and spend at least ten days in quarantine acclimatising to the gravity on Earth.
- [How India's Kinetic Action On Myanmar Terror Groups Struck At China’s Shadow Theatre | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/how-indias-kinetic-action-on-myanmar-terror-groups-struck-at-chinas-shadow-theatre-exclusive/): Insurgent groups, armed by Chinese grey market arms networks, have long acted as proxies for Beijing in Myanmar—guarding critical infrastructure linked to Belt & Road Initiative
- [EU delays retaliatory tariffs against US amid hopes for trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/eu-delays-retaliatory-tariffs-against-us-amid-hopes-for-trade-deal/): Ursula von der Leyen says bloc hopes to see negotiated solution to trade tensions.
- ['Could Do That': At FIFA Event, Donald Trump Quips Mandating Soccer Be Called 'Football' In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/could-do-that-at-fifa-event-donald-trump-quips-mandating-soccer-be-called-football-in-us/): Donald Trump said he could sign an executive order renaming “soccer” to “football” in the US. As he handed Chelsea their trophy, Trump also named Brazila’s Pele as soccer’s GOAT.
- [‘God Saved Me’: Trump Reflects On Assassination Attempt, Says He Was Spared For Righteous Purpose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/god-saved-me-trump-reflects-on-assassination-attempt-says-he-was-spared-for-righteous-purpose/): Trump reflected on the attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania last year, thanking doctors, first responders, and rally attendees who helped guide others to safety.
- [IMF Warns Pakistan Over Sugar Subsidy Plan, Flags Risk To $7 Billion Loan Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/imf-warns-pakistan-over-sugar-subsidy-plan-flags-risk-to-7-billion-loan-programme/): The International Monetary Fund dismissed the Pakistan government’s argument that this qualifies as a “food emergency” response
- [India Offers To Restore Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home After Demolition Order In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/india-offers-to-restore-satyajit-rays-ancestral-home-after-demolition-order-in-bangladesh/): The Indian government on Tuesday reminded the Bangladesh interim government that renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ancestral is a symbol of Bangla Rennaissance.
- [Bolsonaro tried to ‘incite insurrection’, prosecutor tells Brazil top court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/bolsonaro-tried-to-incite-insurrection-prosecutor-tells-brazil-top-court/): Former Brazilian president says he never violated democracy, rejects coup attempt accusations as a ‘witch hunt’.
- [Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/two-dead-in-new-jersey-as-soaked-us-northeast-braces-for-more-rain/): Authorities have warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel as waters inundate transportation infrastructure.
- [EU council sanctions individuals, entities, for destabilising Moldova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/eu-council-sanctions-individuals-entities-for-destabilising-moldova/): Those sanctioned engaged in vote-buying and bribery ahead of the country’s 2024 election, the EU says.
- [Video: SpaceX capsule returns to earth after 20-day mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/video-spacex-capsule-returns-to-earth-after-20-day-mission/): Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the United States returned to Earth early Tuesday after the Axiom Mission 4.
- [‘Paying Their Own Bills’: Impressed By Spending Hike, Trump Says NATO No More Obsolete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/paying-their-own-bills-impressed-by-spending-hike-trump-says-nato-no-more-obsolete/): US President Donald Trump appeared impressed by NATO members’ steps to increase defence spending.
- [Fired After Working All Night, Employee Goes Berserk On Breakfast Bar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/fired-after-working-all-night-employee-goes-berserk-on-breakfast-bar/): The incident took place at a high-end Marriott hotel in Denver, US.
- [‘Turbaned Tornado’: World’s oldest marathon runner dies in hit-and-run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/turbaned-tornado-worlds-oldest-marathon-runner-dies-in-hit-and-run/): Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 from a hit-and-run accident.
- [US inflation from tariffs that economists feared begins to emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/us-inflation-from-tariffs-that-economists-feared-begins-to-emerge/): US consumer prices increased by the most in five months in June amid higher costs for some goods.
- [Taiwan Fires Javelins, Tanks, Closes Key Bridge for Drills to Stop China Forces From Entering Taipei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/taiwan-fires-javelins-tanks-closes-key-bridge-for-drills-to-stop-china-forces-from-entering-taipei/): A key bridge in the Greater Taipei area was closed on July 15 as part of a military drill simulating Taiwan’s efforts to block enemy forces from advancing into the capitalThe exercise, part of the annual Han Kuang drills, simulated a scenario where China’s PLA attempted to infiltrate Taipei from nearby New Taipei City using […]
- [Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting In US After Waiting 7 Hours: 'Are You Allowed to Steal...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/indian-woman-caught-shoplifting-in-us-after-waiting-7-hours-are-you-allowed-to-steal/): A viral bodycam footage showed the woman pleading with police officers to let her go and offering to pay for the stolen items. She faces a felony charge.
- [Army Vehicles Open Fire In Taipei As Taiwan Prepares To Face Chinese Threat | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/army-vehicles-open-fire-in-taipei-as-taiwan-prepares-to-face-chinese-threat-video/): Taiwan’s military drill in Greater Taipei shut down Wanban Bridge to simulate blocking Chinese forces, showcasing rapid response with multi-tiered barricades.
- [‘True Muslims Know...’: Zohran Mamdani’s Ex-Intern Calls Political Activism 'Jihad'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/true-muslims-know-zohran-mamdanis-ex-intern-calls-political-activism-jihad/): Hadeeqa Malik, ex-intern for Zohran Mamdani, faced backlash after calling activism against Israel’s Gaza war “jihad”.
- [Soccer? Nope, It's Football! Donald Trump Eyes Official Rename Of Sport In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/soccer-nope-its-football-donald-trump-eyes-official-rename-of-sport-in-us/): Trump suggested renaming soccer to football in the U.S. during an interview with DAZN. His comments came at the FIFA Club World Cup final, where Chelsea defeated PSG 3-0.
- [People are seeing parallels with Gaza war in Superman movie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/people-are-seeing-parallels-with-gaza-war-in-superman-movie/): Social media users are drawing parallels between DC’s new Superman film and Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [MSF says 3 of its workers were ‘intentionally’ killed in Ethiopia’s Tigray](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/msf-says-3-of-its-workers-were-intentionally-killed-in-ethiopias-tigray/): The 2021 incident was ‘intentional and targeted killing’ of three clearly identified aid workers, says medical charity.
- [‘Iron-Clad Brothers’: Pakistan Hails China Ties After Meeting Xi Jinping at SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/iron-clad-brothers-pakistan-hails-china-ties-after-meeting-xi-jinping-at-sco-summit/): Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin.
- [Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme after data leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/thousands-of-afghans-brought-to-uk-under-secret-programme-after-data-leak/): Defence Minister John Healey says about 4,500 people are in Britain or in transit under the secret programme.
- [Hollywood Top Executive’s Son Charged For Triple Murder, Dies In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/hollywood-top-executives-son-charged-for-triple-murder-dies-in-jail/): Samuel Bond Haskell IV was awaiting murder trial and was due to have preliminary hearing on Monday.
- [Dating Crisis? Women Turning To Desperate Tactics Just To Get Asked Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/dating-crisis-women-turning-to-desperate-tactics-just-to-get-asked-out/): A new TikTok video has revealed intriguing details about the current dating scene in New York City.
- [Japan Flags "Serious" Chinese Military Moves, Xi Hosts Australia PM, US Sends F-15 To Frontline Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/japan-flags-serious-chinese-military-moves-xi-hosts-australia-pm-us-sends-f-15-to-frontline-base/): Japan has said that China’s intensifying military activities could “seriously impact” its security citing the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace in an annual threat assessment. The defence ministry said in its white paper that China was ramping up its activities in the entire region surrounding Japan. A Chinese military […]
- [Fined For Providing Free Water, Arizona Man Is Now Raising $50k For Legal Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/fined-for-providing-free-water-arizona-man-is-now-raising-50k-for-legal-battle/): According to the HOA, they do not have a problem with the cause, but with how it is being advertised.
- [A Royal 'Peace Summit': Prince Harry, Meghan Seek Reconciliation With King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/a-royal-peace-summit-prince-harry-meghan-seek-reconciliation-with-king-charles/): Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aim to mend ties with King Charles III amid his health issues. A discreet London meeting sparked talk of a royal “peace summit.”
- [‘Flee NewYork, Move To Ohio’: Vivek Ramaswamy Pays For Times Square Ad To Mock Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/flee-newyork-move-to-ohio-vivek-ramaswamy-pays-for-times-square-ad-to-mock-zohran-mamdani/): Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race.
- [Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will it do to Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-threatens-tariffs-in-50-days-what-harm-will-it-do-to-russia/): Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing US sanctions.
- [UK Morgue Worker Who Had Sex With 100 Corpses In Spotlight, Probe Warns It Could Happen Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/uk-morgue-worker-who-had-sex-with-100-corpses-in-spotlight-probe-warns-it-could-happen-again/): Phase 2 of the David Fuller inquiry warns that serious gaps in England’s mortuary oversight leave the system exposed, making it possible for similar offences to happen again.
- [Israeli forces bomb Syrian military after sectarian fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/israeli-forces-bomb-syrian-military-after-sectarian-fighting/): Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian forces deployed to the south, where sectarian clashes have killed dozens.
- [Australian activist sends “shoutout” to Tel Aviv embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/australian-activist-sends-shoutout-to-tel-aviv-embassy/): Aboard the flotilla to Gaza, activist Tania Safi slams Australia’s Tel Aviv embassy for urging her to drop the mission.
- [Not Patriot, This Missile Can Make Ukraine’s F-16 A Killer ‘Viper’, Trump To Send JASSM To Kyiv? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/not-patriot-this-missile-can-make-ukraines-f-16-a-killer-viper-trump-to-send-jassm-to-kyiv-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on July 14 that he has reached a deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine. According to the American leader, the United States will supply “the best weapons” to Kyiv amid its war with Russia. The plan is designed to allow the US to funnel more firepower to Ukraine […]
- [Melania Disapproves Of Putin's Actions In Ukraine? Trump Shares What She Told Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/melania-disapproves-of-putins-actions-in-ukraine-trump-shares-what-she-told-him/): Donald Trump said Melania influenced his views on Vladimir Putin, changing his initial impressions of the Russian leader.
- [7,000 Afghans Being Relocated To UK Due To 'Massive' Data Breach. Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/7000-afghans-being-relocated-to-uk-due-to-massive-data-breach-heres-what-happened/): In a massive blunder, the personal data of 20,000 Afghan nationals seeking to apply for relocation to the UK was leaked by the British Army, prompting them to form a secret scheme.
- [Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal Resigns, Yulia Svyrydenko Poised To Take Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/ukrainian-pm-denys-shmyhal-resigns-yulia-svyrydenko-poised-to-take-over/): Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal resigned after Zelenskyy nominated Yulia Svyrydenko as PM.
- [Iran ‘Finishes’ Strait of Hormuz ‘Army Moves’, Anticipates ‘New War’ With ‘Untrustworthy’ Israel |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/iran-finishes-strait-of-hormuz-army-moves-anticipates-new-war-with-untrustworthy-israel-4k/): Iran on July 13 said it could sustain a war for up to a decade, as the country moves to formalise plans for a major military expansion “We have enough supplies to wage war for 10 years if necessary,” Iranian army’s deputy chief of staff, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, said, as per reportsThe comments […]
- [Corbyn, Sultana to form UK party: Flash in the pan or a ‘real alternative’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/corbyn-sultana-to-form-uk-party-flash-in-the-pan-or-a-real-alternative/): Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana plan to launch a new political party, hoping to unite Britain’s fractured left.
- [Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary return from space station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/astronauts-from-us-india-poland-hungary-return-from-space-station/): For the non-American crew, the mission marked a return to crewed spaceflight for their respective nations after decades.
- [Fauja Singh, ‘world’s oldest marathoner’, dies in India road accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/fauja-singh-worlds-oldest-marathoner-dies-in-india-road-accident/): Indian-born British national became international sensation after taking up distance running at the age of 89.
- [How were babies’ mass graves discovered in church-run home in Ireland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/how-were-babies-mass-graves-discovered-in-church-run-home-in-ireland/): A local historian’s research led the Irish government to find an unmarked mass grave with remains of about 800 children.
- [‘My heart is broken’: Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/my-heart-is-broken-indigenous-australians-lose-landmark-climate-case/): Federal court says government not obliged to shield residents of Torres Strait Islands from effects of climate change.
- [How will the PKK’s disarmament play out in the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/how-will-the-pkks-disarmament-play-out-in-the-region/): The PKK began its first phase of disarmament last week, analysts say the process will be felt regionally.
- [US uses Canary Mission ‘hate’ site against Palestine advocates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/us-uses-canary-mission-hate-site-against-palestine-advocates/): Court testimony from the US has revealed immigration agency ICE is using Canary Mission to identify Palestine advocates.
- [AI as fact-checkers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/ai-as-fact-checkers/): What are the implications of using AI chatbots to fact check breaking news?
- [Sharaa's Forces Clash With Druze Fighters in Sweida, 100 Dead, Israel Bombs Syrian Army Convoy | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/sharaas-forces-clash-with-druze-fighters-in-sweida-100-dead-israel-bombs-syrian-army-convoy-4k/): Violent clashes erupted in Sweida on July 15 as Syrian government forces entered the city after two days of unrest killed nearly 100 peopleSyria’s defence minister later announced a ceasefire in the city of Sweida on July 15 after government forces clashed with Druze fighters”To all units operating within the city of Sweida, we declare […]
- [Russia Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum, Calls Ukraine Ceasefire Pressure ‘Unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/russia-dismisses-trumps-tariff-ultimatum-calls-ukraine-ceasefire-pressure-unacceptable/): Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump threatened severe tariffs on Russia but Moscow rejected the ultimatum, calling it unacceptable.
- [Video shows shooting at crowded Gaza food collection site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/video-shows-shooting-at-crowded-gaza-food-collection-site/): Video shows Israeli soldiers opening fire towards Palestinians trying to reach a food distribution site in southern Gaza
- [Attacks on Palestinians intensifying in occupied West Bank: UN rights body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/attacks-on-palestinians-intensifying-in-occupied-west-bank-un-rights-body/): UN office reports 757 settler attacks since January, up 13 percent from 2024, as deaths since January near 1,000.
- [‘Terror, Separatism, Extremism’: Jaishankar's '3 Evils' Reminder To SCO Touches Upon Pahalgam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/terror-separatism-extremism-jaishankars-3-evils-reminder-to-sco-touches-upon-pahalgam/): Jaishankar told SCO counterparts that the grouping was founded to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism.
- [Irish Man Detained In US For Months After Overstaying Visa By 3 Days: 'Treated Less Than Human'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/irish-man-detained-in-us-for-months-after-overstaying-visa-by-3-days-treated-less-than-human/): Thomas was briefly unable to fly back to Ireland in December due to a health issue. He was detained by ICE authorities for months after overstaying his visa by three days.
- [Nimisha Priya’s Execution Deferred: Not Blood Money, This Is How Kerala Nurse Got Temporary Reprieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/nimisha-priyas-execution-deferred-not-blood-money-this-is-how-kerala-nurse-got-temporary-reprieve/): Nimisha Priya, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala’s Palakkad district, was found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen and her business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in July 2017
- ['There Is A Real Possibility': Iranian Lawmaker Warns War With Israel Could Resume Any Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/there-is-a-real-possibility-iranian-lawmaker-warns-war-with-israel-could-resume-any-time/): Iranian lawmaker Fadahossein Maleki warned the ceasefire with Israel might collapse due to high regional tensions.
- [Ukraine war creates a generation at risk of being lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/ukraine-war-creates-a-generation-at-risk-of-being-lost/): Military games replace playgrounds for kids as ‘play’ mirrors the deeper emotional toll of war.
- [The Berlin police lied and the lie is now used to justify repression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/the-berlin-police-lied-and-the-lie-is-now-used-to-justify-repression/): A claim that a police officer was beaten up at a Nakba protest has been disproved, but the damage has already been done.
- [Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/retired-priest-arrested-for-supporting-palestine-action/): Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action
- [Flash Floods Grind New York To A Halt; Roads Submerged, Subway Suspended | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/flash-floods-grind-new-york-to-a-halt-roads-submerged-subway-suspended-videos/): New York Floods: Relentless downpours caused flash floods in New York and New Jersey, halting public transit and submerging major roads.
- [Lamine Yamal faces legal probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/lamine-yamal-faces-legal-probe-into-dwarf-entertainers-at-18th-birthday/): Spanish government to investigate Barcelona star’s birthday party after allegations of dwarf exploitation.
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers In Tianjin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/eam-jaishankar-meets-iranian-russian-foreign-ministers-in-tianjin/): S Jaishankar is in China for the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting, Today, he met Iranian FM Araghchi and Russian FM Lavrov to discuss cooperation and global issues.
- ['I Trust Nobody': Trump Says He’s ‘Disappointed But Not Done’ With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/i-trust-nobody-trump-says-hes-disappointed-but-not-done-with-putin/): Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine aggression.
- [Will Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/will-patriots-promised-by-trump-boost-ukraines-defence-against-russia/): The weapons may stop some attacks but don’t cross a red line for Putin and fall short of Kyiv’s needs, analysts say.
- [Trump Encouraged Zelenskyy To Strike Deeper Into Russia, Asked If Ukraine Could Hit Moscow: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-encouraged-zelenskyy-to-strike-deeper-into-russia-asked-if-ukraine-could-hit-moscow-report/): US President Trump urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to strike Russia with US weapons, warning Russia to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face severe sanctions.
- [‘Inspired A Billion Dreams’: PM Modi Hails Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla On Return To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/inspired-a-billion-dreams-pm-modi-hails-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-on-return-to-earth/): Shukla is the first Indian to step aboard the ISS and only the second Indian to go into space, following Rakesh Sharma.
- [Kamala Harris Eyeing A Comeback? Ex-US Vice President Leads 2028 Democratic Primary Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/kamala-harris-eyeing-a-comeback-ex-us-vice-president-leads-2028-democratic-primary-poll/): Kamala Harris leads the 2028 Democratic nomination poll with 26% followed by Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom.
- [UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals: Qualified teams and full schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/uefa-womens-euro-2025-quarterfinals-qualified-teams-and-full-schedule/): Holders England, world champions Spain, heavyweights Germany and hosts Switzerland all remain contenders for the title.
- [Nvidia’s CEO says it gained US approval to sell H20 AI chips to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/nvidias-ceo-says-it-gained-us-approval-to-sell-h20-ai-chips-to-china/): Jensen Huang says Trump administration has assured his company it will be granted licences to export advanced chips.
- [India orders airlines to inspect Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/india-orders-airlines-to-inspect-boeing-fuel-switches-after-air-india-crash/): India aviation agency tells airlines to investigate fuel switch locks on several Boeing models, including 787s and 737s.
- [Pakistan’s Pacts With Turkey Are A Sign Of Its Weakness & Desperation: Here’s How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/pakistans-pacts-with-turkey-are-a-sign-of-its-weakness-desperation-heres-how/): Turkey is building a robust defence ecosystem, using exports and co-development projects to enhance its own capabilities, while Pakistan remains trapped in a cycle of dependency
- [Israeli ultra-Orthodox party quits Netanyahu government over conscription](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/israeli-ultra-orthodox-party-quits-netanyahu-government-over-conscription/): Resignation of United Torah Judaism lawmakers leaves Netanyahu with razor-thin 61-seat majority in the 120 seat Knesset.
- [EU Not Happy With Trump’s Russia ‘Punishment’? US Wants NATO To Foot ‘$10bn’ Ukraine Patriot Bill|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/eu-not-happy-with-trumps-russia-punishment-us-wants-nato-to-foot-10bn-ukraine-patriot-bill4k/): With Ukraine set to receive a new tranche of US weapons, Russia is said to be readying its air defences to ‘detect, track, and destroy’ these threats, reported Sputnik. Russia’s air defences are primed to intercept and neutralise new threats posed by US-made Patriot missiles and other weaponry, a Russian military analyst said.The key systems […]
- [‘Its Reach Global, Intent Criminal’: Canadian Leaders Press For Terror Tag On Bishnoi Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/its-reach-global-intent-criminal-canadian-leaders-press-for-terror-tag-on-bishnoi-gang/): Calls have grown in Canada to designate Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group in the country, alleging “targeted killings” by the gang members.
- [Syrian troops enter Druze city of Suwayda after days of deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/syrian-troops-enter-druze-city-of-suwayda-after-days-of-deadly-clashes/): Government forces aim to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed dozens of people in the southern Syrian city.
- [‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/lives-controlled-by-crime-explosive-allegations-hit-south-africa-police/): Government under pressure as provincial police commissioner claims country’s police chief colluded with criminal gangs.
- [Wildfire Engulfs Historic Grand Canyon Lodge: Why It Is A Great Loss For Tourists & Hikers Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/wildfire-engulfs-historic-grand-canyon-lodge-why-it-is-a-great-loss-for-tourists-hikers-explained/): The nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge in far northern Arizona was a refuge for ambitious hikers and adventurous tourists eager to bask in the magnificent views
- [China’s Xi says Australia ties have ‘turned around’ as he hosts Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/chinas-xi-says-australia-ties-have-turned-around-as-he-hosts-albanese/): Amid geopolitical tensions, the two nations call for dialogue as China tries to capitalise on US tariffs on US allies.
- [Netanyahu is the “most dangerous thing” for Jews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/netanyahu-is-the-most-dangerous-thing-for-jews/): Mandy Patinkin passionately condemns Israel’s leadership, calling Benjamin Netanyahu dangerous for Jews globally.
- [Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/peru-reopens-3800-year-old-penico-archaeological-site-for-visitors/): The citadel of Caral civilisation – one of the world’s oldest – reopens for tourists after eight years of restoration.
- [Selective Leaks, Missing Context: Global Pilots' Body Flags Gaps In Air India Crash Probe Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/selective-leaks-missing-context-global-pilots-body-flags-gaps-in-air-india-crash-probe-report/): The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations said releasing selective cockpit audio without full analysis can encourage what it termed ‘narrative framing’
- [Who Is Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Pick For Next PM? What Will Be Her Role?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/who-is-yulia-svyrydenko-ukrainian-president-zelenskyys-pick-for-next-pm-what-will-be-her-role/): Yulia Svyrydenko is currently serving as the First Deputy PM and Economy Minister in the Ukrainian government. Once approved, she will become the second woman PM of Ukraine
- [Sudan’s RSF kills about 300 people in North Kordofan, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/sudans-rsf-kills-about-300-people-in-north-kordofan-rights-group-says/): Emergency Lawyers says paramilitary force set fire to villages, killing dozens, including children and pregnant women.
- [US court briefly pauses Trump’s move to end protective status for Afghans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/us-court-briefly-pauses-trumps-move-to-end-protective-status-for-afghans/): Appeals court blocks Trump administration from removing temporary protective status of nearly 12,000 Afghans.
- [Who Was Fauja Singh? 114-Year-Old, Who Ran Marathons World Over, Died In Road Accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/who-was-fauja-singh-114-year-old-who-ran-marathons-world-over-died-in-road-accident/): Fauja Singh received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honour from the National Ethnic Coalition on November 13, 2003, recognising him as a powerful symbol of racial tolerance.
- [China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/chinas-economy-grows-at-steady-pace-despite-trumps-trade-war/): China’s GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows.
- ["Billions Of Dollars Worth Of Military Equipment" Trump Sends 17 Patriot Systems To Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/billions-of-dollars-worth-of-military-equipment-trump-sends-17-patriot-systems-to-ukraine-4k/): In a major policy decision, President Donald Trump has decided to send 17 Patriot missile systems to Ukraine to help defend against intensifying Russian aerial and missile attacks. The decision marks a significant shift for Trump, who had previously expressed reluctance in continuing large-scale military aid to Kyiv. So then the question is: What changed? […]
- [Flash Floods Hit NYC, New Jersey Declares State Of Emergency As Intense Rainfall Predicted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/flash-floods-hit-nyc-new-jersey-declares-state-of-emergency-as-intense-rainfall-predicted/): The National Weather Service has also issued flash flood warnings across all five boroughs of New York City.
- [Global Times Editorial Blames 'External Powers' For Stoking Distrust Between India And China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/global-times-editorial-blames-external-powers-for-stoking-distrust-between-india-and-china/): What is most needed for a fresh start in China-India relations?: Global Times editorial on EAM S Jaishankar’s China visit and more. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Jaishankar Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, Highlights India-China Bilateral Progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/jaishankar-meets-chinese-president-xi-jinping-highlights-india-china-bilateral-progress/): Jaishankar briefed President Xi on recent developments in India-China relations and emphasised the importance of continued leadership guidance in advancing bilateral ties.
- [The Last Hour: What Happens Before India’s Joint ISS Mission Begins Its Fiery Descent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/the-last-hour-what-happens-before-indias-joint-iss-mission-begins-its-fiery-descent/): Undocked from ISS, the SpaceX Dragon spent a day circling the Earth, waiting for the perfect alignment to begin its safe re-entry which is set to begin at 2.30pm
- [Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia’s Mentawai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/seven-rescued-11-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-indonesias-mentawai/): Rescue effort under way after boat carrying 18 people capsizes in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands.
- [Pentagon Withdraws Military Top Brass From Aspen Security Forum Citing Anti-Trump Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/pentagon-withdraws-military-top-brass-from-aspen-security-forum-citing-anti-trump-bias/): The Aspen Security Forum, hosted annually by the Aspen Institute, is considered one of the nation’s premier gatherings on national security
- [Sunni Cleric Joins Final Push To Save Indian Nurse On Yemen Death Row: 'Only Option Is...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/sunni-cleric-joins-final-push-to-save-indian-nurse-on-yemen-death-row-only-option-is/): The nurse’s lawyer, Subhash Chandran, said that efforts are underway to save her life through the intervention of an influential Sunni Muslim cleric
- [Chinese Media Stresses 'Fresh Start' Amid Jaishankar Visit, But Flags 'Sensitive' Boundary Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/chinese-media-stresses-fresh-start-amid-jaishankar-visit-but-flags-sensitive-boundary-issue/): A Chinese state-run editorial hailed EAM S Jaishankar’s Beijing visit as a diplomatic breakthrough, calling for improved India-China ties while accusing the US of exploiting rifts.
- [Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-slaps-17-percent-tariff-on-tomatoes-from-mexico/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been ‘crushed’ by unfair trade practices.
- [Indian Woman Killed In UAE Fire, Another Found Dead With Infant In Sharjah Apartment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/indian-woman-killed-in-uae-fire-another-found-dead-with-infant-in-sharjah-apartment/): Both incidents have prompted ongoing investigations by Sharjah police to determine full details, including motives and contributing circumstances
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,237](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1237/): Here are the key events on day 1,237 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Would Have Been In Nuclear War': Donald Trump Again Claims Mediation Between India, Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/would-have-been-in-nuclear-war-donald-trump-again-claims-mediation-between-india-pakistan/): Donald Trump claimed he prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan by leveraging trade talks during his presidency. He said the conflict would have escalated within a week.
- [Shubhanshu Shukla Return LIVE: Axiom-4 Crew En Route Home After 18-Day Mission Aboard ISS, To Reach Earth Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/shubhanshu-shukla-return-live-axiom-4-crew-en-route-home-after-18-day-mission-aboard-iss-to-reach-earth-today/): Shubhanshu Shukla Return To Earth Live Updates: The Dragon spacecraft is expected to splash down near the coast of California on Tuesday at 3.01 pm IST.
- [Sesame Street puppet Elmo’s X account posts anti-Jewish rant after hacking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/sesame-street-puppet-elmos-x-account-posts-anti-jewish-rant-after-hacking/): Makers of Sesame Street blame an unknown hacker for slew of offensive social media posts.
- [‘Russia Making War New Normal, Putin Not Ready For Peace’: Zelenskyy Thanks Trump For Patriot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/russia-making-war-new-normal-putin-not-ready-for-peace-zelenskyy-thanks-trump-for-patriot/): Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is working on “major defence agreements” with the US. He thanked Trump for announcing to provide Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.
- [SC Greenlights Trump’s Plan To Dismantle Education Dept, Lay Off 1,400 Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/sc-greenlights-trumps-plan-to-dismantle-education-dept-lay-off-1400-employees/): The court, in a 6-3 decision with the liberal justices dissenting, paused a preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston.
- ["Let Pam Bondi Do Her Job" Trump Defends Attorney General, MAGA Has Meltdown Over Epstein Files | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/let-pam-bondi-do-her-job-trump-defends-attorney-general-maga-has-meltdown-over-epstein-files-4k/): Donald Trump defended attorney general Pam Bondi amid calls from his MAGA base for her to go. They have accused Bondi of withholding more information about Jeffrey Epstein’s sudden death and his so-called client list. In February, Bondi suggested to Fox News that Epstein’s client list was “sitting on my desk right now to review”. […]
- [Israel continues to pound Gaza, killing 72, as truce talks stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/israel-continues-to-pound-gaza-killing-72-as-truce-talks-stall/): The attacks come amid a worsening hunger crisis as Israel severely restricts entry of food, fuel, water and medicines.
- [States sue Trump over more than $6bn in education funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/14/states-sue-trump-over-more-than-6bn-in-education-funds/): Officials from California, New York, Kentucky and 20 other states allege US administration acted unconstitutionally.
- [Chinese Teen Locked Out By Parents Over Low University Exam Score: 'Don't Ask Us For Help'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/chinese-teen-locked-out-by-parents-over-low-university-exam-score-dont-ask-us-for-help/): Xiaokai, a high school student in China, was locked out by his parents after scoring 575 in the Gaokao exam.
- [Ceasefire collapses as fighting escalates in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/ceasefire-collapses-as-fighting-escalates-in-southern-syria/): A ceasefire in Suwayda, Syria, has collapsed, as fighting between Druze groups and Syrian forces continues.
- [Gaza’s vulnerable suffer war’s toll: Malnourished, maimed and displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/gazas-vulnerable-suffer-wars-toll-malnourished-maimed-and-displaced/): Conditions worsen with widespread hunger, life-altering injuries and near-total displacement and destruction.
- [Iraq reopens Mosul airport 11 years after ISIL conflict, destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/iraq-reopens-mosul-airport-11-years-after-isil-conflict-destruction/): Airport, which has not been operational since the group seized Mosul in 2014, will have a main terminal and VIP lounge.
- [What retaliatory action is the EU planning over Trump’s tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/what-retaliatory-action-is-the-eu-planning-over-trumps-tariffs/): Europe’s trade commissioner insists ‘we want to use every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’.
- [Russia monitoring Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine, Kremlin says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/russia-monitoring-western-weapons-deliveries-to-ukraine-kremlin-says/): Moscow also confirms that no phone call is currently planned between Presidents Trump and Putin.
- [Spending Cuts, Iran Strikes, Epstein Row: Where Americans Stand On Trump's Actions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/spending-cuts-iran-strikes-epstein-row-where-americans-stand-on-trumps-actions/): New polls show broad public disapproval of Donald Trump’s domestic spending bill, handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and military strikes on Iran.
- [Elon Musk Changed His Phone Number, Ghosted White House Officials After Trump Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/elon-musk-changed-his-phone-number-ghosted-white-house-officials-after-trump-spat/): Elon Musk cut off communication with House Speaker Mike Johnson after a clash with Donald Trump over a tax-and-spending package.
- [NATO ‘Spy Planes Circle’ Russia From ‘2 Sides’ As Trump ‘Mulls’ Arming Ukraine With Tomahawk| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/nato-spy-planes-circle-russia-from-2-sides-as-trump-mulls-arming-ukraine-with-tomahawk-4k/): American and British surveillance aircraft flew near Russian territory from opposite directions on the same day, reported Newsweek, citing flight dataUS Air Force RC-135V reportedly took off from a UK base and circled around Russia’s Kaliningrad, which borders NATO members Lithuania and PolandSeparately, a Royal Air Force RC-135W flew from another British base and loitered […]
- [AG Pam Bondi Ducks Epstein, Bongino Grilling Amid Justice Department Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/ag-pam-bondi-ducks-epstein-bongino-grilling-amid-justice-department-turmoil/): At a drug seizure event, US Attorney General Pam Bondi deflected questions on the Epstein files, insisting the focus was on fentanyl overdoses. She emphasized her commitment to fighting violent crime and drug abuse, stating she would remain in office as long as President Trump wanted her to stay. n18oc_crux
- ['They Had Videotape, Now They Don't': Joe Rogan Links Iran Bombing To Trump’s Epstein Cover-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/they-had-videotape-now-they-dont-joe-rogan-links-iran-bombing-to-trumps-epstein-cover-up/): Rogan, in his podcast, questioned former Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI director Kash Patel.
- [12 Hours, No Help: Single Mum Of 3 Runs Burger King Alone, Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/12-hours-no-help-single-mum-of-3-runs-burger-king-alone-sparks-outrage/): In their official release, Burger King noted that having a single employee working alone in a store is against company policy.
- [Zohran Mamdani cannot be boxed in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/zohran-mamdani-cannot-be-boxed-in/): Attempts to weaponise his identity are a classic example of the colonial divide-and-rule tactic. 
- [UK lifts restrictions on Pakistan airlines after five-year ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/uk-lifts-restrictions-on-pakistan-airlines-after-five-year-ban/): The move comes just months after the EU lifted its own ban amid Pakistan’s efforts to privatise national carrier PIA.
- [Could Trump’s tariff threats force Putin into Ukraine peace deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/could-trumps-tariff-threats-force-putin-into-ukraine-peace-deal/): Russia’s approach is to ‘keep calm and carry on’ in the face of Trump’s threats over Ukraine war, experts say.
- [Cancer Breakthrough In Britain: Patients Discharged Within Minutes Of Injection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/cancer-breakthrough-in-britain-patients-discharged-within-minutes-of-injection/): This saves patients hours annually, time they can spend with family, at work, or relaxing, while also offering major psychological relief from spending less time in hospitals
- ["Wildly Out of Context…" White House Fumes as Trump Denies Moscow Strike Plan, 3 Dead in Ukraine |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/wildly-out-of-context-white-house-fumes-as-trump-denies-moscow-strike-plan-3-dead-in-ukraine-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on July 15 that Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missilesTrump’s remarks followed a report that said the US leader had encouraged Ukrainian President Zelensky to hit the Russian capitalThe Financial Times reported that early in June, Trump had asked […]
- [Watch: Israel ‘Pounds Syrian Military Tanks’ In Syria’s Suweida Amid Druze-Bedouin Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/watch-israel-pounds-syrian-military-tanks-in-syrias-suweida-amid-druze-bedouin-clashes/): On July 15, Israel released footage of strikes on Syrian forces for a second day, aiming to protect the Druze minority amid clashes in Suweida. Following a US request, Israel agreed to halt the attacks. Syria had informed Israel of its troop movements, insisting they weren’t directed at Israel. n18oc_crux
- [US Warship ‘Seen Near Iran’ As Trump ‘Sets Nuke Deal Deadline’ Amid ‘Bomb-Grade Enrichment Fear’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/us-warship-seen-near-iran-as-trump-sets-nuke-deal-deadline-amid-bomb-grade-enrichment-fear-4k/): US President Donald Trump on July 15 said that Iran is hoping to engage in discussions with Washington, but he is in no rush to talk with Tehran. Trump also reiterated his claim that the US bomber strikes last month ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites. “’m in no rush to talk because we obliterated their site. […]
- [Politicians Across The World Who Took Steering Of Tesla Cars | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/politicians-across-the-world-who-took-steering-of-tesla-cars-photos/): Tesla officially entered Indian market on Tuesday with the opening of its first showroom at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.
- [Trump’s funding for ICE will rank it among world’s richest forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trumps-funding-for-ice-will-rank-it-among-worlds-richest-forces/): ICE is more well-funded than most of the world’s militaries, thanks to Trump’s new budget.
- [ICC prosecutor warned to drop Netanyahu case or be ‘destroyed’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/icc-prosecutor-warned-to-drop-netanyahu-case-or-be-destroyed-report/): British-Israeli defence lawyer at International Criminal Court linked to a Netanyahu adviser delivered message to Khan.
- [At least 21 people killed in stampede, suffocation at GHF site in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/at-least-21-people-killed-in-stampede-suffocation-at-ghf-site-in-gaza/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says tear gas was fired on Wednesday at crowds of Palestinians at aid facility in Khan Younis.
- ["If We Pay for Ukraine Weapons, It's Our Support," EU Miffed by Trump Policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/if-we-pay-for-ukraine-weapons-its-our-support-eu-miffed-by-trump-policy/): EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas welcomed US President Donald Trump’s pledge to arm Ukraine but urged the US to “share the burden.” She emphasized Europe is already funding weapons and supporting Ukraine, adding that promises mean little if others are expected to pay. Kallas called for equal commitment from all allies. n18oc_crux
- [Israeli Strike Hits Syrian Army Headquarters In Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israeli-strike-hits-syrian-army-headquarters-in-damascus/): The Israeli army bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian army’s headquarters in Damascus and attacked Suwayda.
- [China's Mystery Satellite Shiyan-28B 01 Suddenly 'Woke Up' After 6 Days. What This Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/chinas-mystery-satellite-shiyan-28b-01-suddenly-woke-up-after-6-days-what-this-means/): Doubts persist over China’s intentions as Shiyan satellites, though said to study space, are speculated by experts to have hidden military purposes due to their secretive nature
- [Who Are The Druze And Why Sweida Has Become Epicenter Of Syria’s Latest Unrest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/who-are-the-druze-and-why-sweida-has-become-epicenter-of-syrias-latest-unrest/): The Syrian government’s deployment to Sweida has escalated tensions, causing clashes with Druze factions and Israeli military involvement.
- [Ceasefire collapses in Syria’s Suwayda as Israel threatens escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/ceasefire-collapses-in-syrias-suwayda-as-israel-threatens-escalation/): Sectarian violence in the predominantly Druze city has resumed in force, with deaths reported in the dozens.
- [‘Catalyst for progress’: Nvidia CEO hails China’s AI at Beijing expo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/catalyst-for-progress-nvidia-ceo-hails-chinas-ai-at-beijing-expo/): An estimated 650 companies from 60 countries have gathered at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing.
- [Climate & War: The Destruction of Gaza’s Cropland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/climate-war-the-destruction-of-gazas-cropland/): Israel’s war on Gaza has wiped out cropland and trees …
- [Why is Europe facing record-breaking heatwaves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/why-is-europe-facing-record-breaking-heatwaves/): Western Europe has recorded its hottest June, and the continent is the fastest-warming in the world.
- ['US Uses Negotiations As Tool...': Iran's Lawmakers Want Preconditions Before Any New Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/us-uses-negotiations-as-tool-irans-lawmakers-want-preconditions-before-any-new-talks/): Iranian lawmakers demand firm preconditions for new US talks, citing bad faith and military ties with Israel. MP Ahmad Naderi calls for a fundamental diplomatic shift.
- [Grounded For 5 Years, Pakistani Airlines Set To Fly In UK Skies After Ban Lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/grounded-for-5-years-pakistani-airlines-set-to-fly-in-uk-skies-after-ban-lifted/): While the EU lifted the ban last year and formal operations began in January this year, the UK was still not allowing Pakistani airlines to operate due to safety concerns
- ['No Pardon, It’s A Crime': Brother Of Yemeni Man Killed By Kerala Nurse Rejects Clemency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/no-pardon-its-a-crime-brother-of-yemeni-man-killed-by-kerala-nurse-rejects-clemency/): The next phase of negotiations will revolve around finalising the blood money, with Kerala billionaire MA Yusuf Ali stepping forward to offer financial assistance if needed.
- [Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/cambodia-deploys-rodents-for-life-saving-mine-detection-operations/): Giant pouched rats expertly detect TNT, helping clear mines and remnants from Cambodia’s conflict-ridden terrain.
- [Indonesia’s Prabowo hails ‘new era’ in US ties after Trump trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/indonesias-prabowo-hails-new-era-in-us-ties-after-trump-trade-deal/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomes deal to lower tariff rate from 32 to 19 percent.
- [Thousands of Nigerians attend funeral of ex-President Buhari](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/thousands-of-nigerians-attend-funeral-of-ex-president-buhari/): Thousands of Nigerians attended the funeral procession of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in his hometown of Dauru.
- [‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/north-korea-is-now-a-more-important-ally-for-russia-than-iran-or-china/): Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia.
- [Mystery buildings in Rafah raise concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/mystery-buildings-in-rafah-raise-concerns/): Some buildings remain standing in Rafah despite widespread destruction. Were they left intentionally, and if so, why?
- [France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/france-uk-germany-to-reimpose-iran-sanctions-in-august-if-no-progress/): France’s foreign minister says sanctions lifted under a 2015 deal would return if no breakthrough on nuclear issue.
- [Syria "Informed" Israel Before Troops Entered Sweida, US Asks Bibi to Halt Strikes, 200 Killed | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/syria-informed-israel-before-troops-entered-sweida-us-asks-bibi-to-halt-strikes-200-killed-4k/): Israel had warned interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa not to harm the Druze population ahead of its recent strike on regime targets, as per Channel 12 report. Multiple communications through diplomatic channels, including American and French ones, were conveyed to Damascus in advance, according to the report.“If the Syrian regime harms the Druze, they will […]
- [Canada-ISI-China Narco-Terror Nexus Exposed By DEA; Intel Sources Point To Global Threat | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/canada-isi-china-narco-terror-nexus-exposed-by-dea-intel-sources-point-to-global-threat-exclusive/): According to top Indian intelligence sources, the operation confirms long-standing concerns about Canada’s emergence as a hub for covert hybrid threats.
- ['I Have 50 More Pictures': Pakistani Anchor Alleges Assault By Ex-Husband, Posts Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/i-have-50-more-pictures-pakistani-anchor-alleges-assault-by-ex-husband-posts-photos/): Pakistani journalist Jasmeen Manzoor has alleged severe physical assault by her ex-husband, sharing images of her injuries on social media.
- [China jails Japanese businessman for espionage, embassy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/china-jails-japanese-businessman-for-espionage-embassy-says/): Astellas Pharma employee sentenced to three and a half years in prison, Japan’s embassy in Beijing says.
- [Twelfth volcanic eruption in four years felt in Iceland near capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/twelfth-volcanic-eruption-in-four-years-felt-in-iceland-near-capital/): Residents in the nearby fishing town of Grindavik and guests at a luxury geothermal spa resort are evacuated.
- [Thai ex-PM Thaksin could face 15 years in prison in royal defamation case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/thai-ex-pm-thaksin-could-face-15-years-in-prison-in-royal-defamation-case/): Just two weeks earlier, his daughter Paetongtarn was suspended as prime minister by the country’s Constitutional Court.
- [Munir’s Asia Push: Pakistan Markets Chinese Arms, Seeks Defence Deals After India Conflict | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/munirs-asia-push-pakistan-markets-chinese-arms-seeks-defence-deals-after-india-conflict-exclusive/): General Asim Munir is preparing for a major tour of China, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia to forge long-term military cooperation and align Pakistan with like-minded nations
- [Cuban minister resigns after suggesting beggars are pretending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/cuban-minister-resigns-after-suggesting-beggars-are-pretending/): Labour Minister Marta Elena Feito Cabrera’s comments dismissing poverty in the Caribbean nation trigger angry backlash.
- [Small Plane 'Hijacked' In Canada, Alert At Vancouver Airport Forces Flight Operation Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/small-plane-hijacked-in-canada-alert-at-vancouver-airport-forces-flight-operation-shutdown/): A small plane was “hijacked” in Canada on Wednesday and was heading towards Vancouver International Airport, forcing the authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations.
- [Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home in Bangladesh Faces Demolition | India Steps In to Rebuild | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/satyajit-rays-ancestral-home-in-bangladesh-faces-demolition-india-steps-in-to-rebuild-news18/): | Satyajit Ray ancestral home in Bangladesh is being demolished to replace it with new semi concrete structure, Indian government has stepped in to help with rebuilding the property In a shocking development, the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh is reportedly being demolished to make way for a semi-concrete structure.The […]
- [Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-says-ukraine-should-not-target-moscow/): US president’s remarks follow report saying he encouraged Kyiv to step up strikes inside Russian territory.
- [‘You Are Not Welcome Here’: Another Canadian Leader Wants Bishnoi Gang Declared Terrorist Entity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/you-are-not-welcome-here-another-canadian-leader-wants-bishnoi-gang-declared-terrorist-entity/): Smith said designating the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group would give law enforcement stronger tools to disrupt its cross-border operations and criminal networks.
- [Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting Items Worth Rs 1.1 Lakh From Target Store In US | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/indian-woman-caught-shoplifting-items-worth-rs-1-1-lakh-from-target-store-in-us-video/): In a video surfacing online, a target employee accused her of spending hours in the store and attempting to leave with a cart full of unpaid items.
- [Pentagon withdraws 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/pentagon-withdraws-2000-national-guard-troops-from-los-angeles/): The Trump administration said about half the troops deployed to help enforce immigration raids would leave the city.
- [Emmy nominations 2025: The contenders in key categories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/emmy-nominations-2025-the-contenders-in-key-categories/): Severance earned 27 Emmy nods, while HBO’s dark Batman spinoff, The Penguin, secured 24 nominations.
- [UNRWA sounds alarm as 1 in 10 children in Gaza malnourished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/unrwa-sounds-alarm-as-1-in-10-children-in-gaza-malnourished/): US nurse tells of Israeli authorities confiscating supplies of baby formula being brought into Gaza by medical workers.
- [Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/indonesia-arrests-12-for-trafficking-babies-to-singapore/): Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption.
- [Woman Accused Of Seducing, Blackmailing Buddhist Monks For Millions; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/woman-accused-of-seducing-blackmailing-buddhist-monks-for-millions-arrested/): At least 9 abbots and senior monks have been disrobed and cast out of monkhood for their involvement, amid allegations that they violated the strict celibacy rule for Thai monks
- [Israel bombs Syria’s Druze city of Suwayda hours after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israel-bombs-syrias-druze-city-of-suwayda-hours-after-ceasefire/): The Israeli bombings come after the Syrian government and a Druze leader both said the truce had been broken.
- ['Pretty Boring': Donald Trump Dismisses 'Fascination' Over Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/pretty-boring-donald-trump-dismisses-fascination-over-epstein-files/): Trump addressed the ongoing uproar within his base following the release of a Justice Department and FBI memo last week.
- ['Call Putin': NATO Chief Warns India, China Of 100% Secondary Sanctions Over Russia Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/call-putin-nato-chief-warns-india-china-of-100-secondary-sanctions-over-russia-ties/): Rutte made the comment while meeting with senators in the US Congress the day after President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine
- [ChatGPT Down? Users Report 'Unusual Activity Detected' Error Amid Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/chatgpt-down-users-report-unusual-activity-detected-error-amid-outage/): OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT was reportedly down for thousands of users in the United States on Tuesday afternoon, as per DownDetector.
- [Trump says ‘credible’ Epstein files should be released amid MAGA outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-says-credible-epstein-files-should-be-released-amid-maga-outrage/): US president opens door to releasing more information on accused sex trafficker as supporters rebel.
- [Arms For Ukraine, Deadline For Russia: Trump Talks Tough In Policy Shift, Will Putin Play Ball? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/arms-for-ukraine-deadline-for-russia-trump-talks-tough-in-policy-shift-will-putin-play-ball-4k/): Nearly six months after his inauguration, when President Trump pledged he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, he has now adopted a very different approach towards Russia. Trump announced the US decision to send more than a dozen Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine, in the presence of the visiting NATO Secretary general, […]
- ['Carefully Consider...': India Issues Fresh Travel Advisory For Citizens In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/carefully-consider-india-issues-fresh-travel-advisory-for-citizens-in-iran/): The advisory comes in the backdrop of rising regional tensions following recent military escalations involving Israel, Iran, and the United States.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,238](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1238/): Here are the key events on day 1,238 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [White House Briefly Locked Down After Object Thrown Over Security Fence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/white-house-briefly-locked-down-after-object-thrown-over-security-fence/): The White House was briefly locked down on Tuesday after a phone was thrown over the North Lawn fence. Secret Service agents responded swiftly to the scene.
- ['Going To Have Access Into...': Trump Gives Insight Into Ongoing India-US Trade Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/going-to-have-access-into-trump-gives-insight-into-ongoing-india-us-trade-talks/): Donald Trump announced trade deal with Indonesia and said that the US will have “full access” to everything in the country and claimed that India is “working along same line”.
- ["She’s Done A Good Job" Trump Defends Pam Bondi, Claims Epstein Files "Made Up" By Obama, Biden | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/shes-done-a-good-job-trump-defends-pam-bondi-claims-epstein-files-made-up-by-obama-biden-4k/): President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi from mounting criticism over her handling of the federal government’s files related to Jeffrey Epstein, attempting to quell Republican infighting over the investigation. “The attorney general has handled that very well. She’s really done a very good job, and I think that when you look at that, […]
- [Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-says-cuomo-should-stay-in-new-york-city-mayor-race-against-mamdani/): US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘communist’, says Andrew Cuomo has a ‘good shot of winning’.
- [AI and disinformation fuel political rivalries in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/ai-and-disinformation-fuel-political-rivalries-in-the-philippines/): Duterte supporters step up digital smear campaigns against opponents, using AI-generated content, after his ICC arrest.
- [UN rapporteur demands global action to stop Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/un-rapporteur-demands-global-action-to-stop-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.
- [Men sentenced for felling England’s ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/men-sentenced-for-felling-englands-sycamore-gap-tree/): Two men were sentenced to over four years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall.
- [Nigeria honours ex-President Buhari with state burial and tribute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/nigeria-honours-ex-president-buhari-with-state-burial-and-tribute/): The country bid farewell to Buhari with military honours and honorific chants of ‘Sai Baba’.
- [Trump announces 19 percent tariff on Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-announces-19-percent-tariff-on-indonesia/): The new deal comes as the Southeast Asian country plans to buy 50 Boeing jets, according to US President Donald Trump.
- [Biden Says He Made Clemency Decisions Recorded With Autopen, Trump Insists On "Biggest Scandal" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/biden-says-he-made-clemency-decisions-recorded-with-autopen-trump-insists-on-biggest-scandal-4k/): President Trump raked up a controversy over Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to grant pardons during his final days in the White House, pointing to the signature-duplicating device to question the legitimacy of his predecessor’s clemency decisions. “I guarantee he knew nothing about what he was signing—I guarantee it,” Trump said. But speaking to […]
- [US asks Israel to probe ‘terrorist’ killing of American citizen by settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/us-asks-israel-to-probe-terrorist-killing-of-american-citizen-by-settlers/): Trump’s envoy Mike Huckabee calls the killing of 20-year-old Sayfollah Musallet in occupied West Bank a ‘criminal’ act.
- [Two Killed, Subway Lines And Roads Submerged As Flash Floods Batter New York, New Jersey | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/two-killed-subway-lines-and-roads-submerged-as-flash-floods-batter-new-york-new-jersey-us-news/): The torrential rains that inundated the New York City area left at least two people dead, as road closures and transit disruptions lingered across the region. More than 2 inches of rain fell on Central Park in the span of a single hour on Monday night, the second-wettest hour ever recorded in the city.A state […]
- [FIFA to launch 2026 World Cup ticketing process in September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/fifa-to-launch-2026-world-cup-ticketing-process-in-september/): Football governing body says ticket sales will be released in phases with the process kicking off on September 10.
- [How will Syria’s government deal with the ‘Druze dilemma’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/how-will-syrias-government-deal-with-the-druze-dilemma/): Bedouin groups and fighters from Syria’s Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence.
- [EU demands more action from Israel on aid deal as strikes in Gaza continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/eu-demands-more-action-from-israel-on-aid-deal-as-strikes-in-gaza-continue/): Famine looms in Gaza and strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians, but EU states remain divided over how to tackle Israel.
- [Video: UK secretly resettles thousands of Afghans after data breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/video-uk-secretly-resettles-thousands-of-afghans-after-data-breach/): The UK set up a secret plan to resettle thousands of Afghans in Britain after a leak accidentally disclosed information.
- [Hague Group pushes for action, not just words, on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/hague-group-pushes-for-action-not-just-words-on-gaza/): The Hague Group gathered for an “Emergency Conference of States” in Colombia, urging action to stop the Gaza genocide.
- [Court says Trump can’t bar refugees from entering US with travel ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/court-says-trump-cant-bar-refugees-from-entering-us-with-travel-ban/): The Trump administration has faced a raft of legal challenges as it seeks to radically restrict immigration to the US.
- [‘Scam Artist!’ Trump Accuses Senator Adam Schiff of Mortgage Fraud In Latest Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/scam-artist-trump-accuses-senator-adam-schiff-of-mortgage-fraud-in-latest-claim/): Senator Adam Schiff has denied any wrongdoing in posts on X.
- [Israeli air strikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/israeli-air-strikes-kill-12-in-eastern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): The strikes targeted areas in the Bekaa Valley, including a Syrian refugee camp, Lebanon’s state news agency says.
- [Air India Announces Partial Restoration Of International Flights | Flight Safety | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/air-india-announces-partial-restoration-of-international-flights-flight-safety-news18/): Air India announced partial restoration of international flights. The decision comes weeks after Ahmedabad plane crash. As per the official statement, the partial restoration will begin from August 1, 2025, while the full restoration is planned from October 1, 2025. Air India took “safety pause” after the deadly June 12 Ahmedabad air crash that killed […]
- [Trump Warning To Russia: Strike Ceasefire Deal With Ukraine Or Face ‘Too Bad’ Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-warning-to-russia-strike-ceasefire-deal-with-ukraine-or-face-too-bad-tariffs/): Donald Trump warned Russia of severe economic penalties if a ceasefire with Ukraine isn’t reached in 50 days.
- [Italian PM Urges EU To Avoid Trade War With US 'At All Costs' Amid Trump Tariff Talk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/italian-pm-urges-eu-to-avoid-trade-war-with-us-at-all-costs-amid-trump-tariff-talk/): Her remarks came in response to Trump’s announcement that goods imported into US from EU and Mexico would face 30% tariffs from Aug 1
- [Elon Musk's Tesla Under Trial After Car On Autopilot Kills Stargazing Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/elon-musks-tesla-under-trial-after-car-on-autopilot-kills-stargazing-woman/): A trial against Tesla began on Monday to determine if the company is guilty for Naibel Benavides’ death. Tesla’s Autopilot is blamed for the incident.
- [New Jersey Flash Floods Kill Two After Their Car Sweeps Away In Heavy Rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/new-jersey-flash-floods-kill-two-after-their-car-sweeps-away-in-heavy-rain/): The identities of the deceased women have not been released yet.
- [India Offers To Restore Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home After Demolition Order In Bangladesh | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/india-offers-to-restore-satyajit-rays-ancestral-home-after-demolition-order-in-bangladesh-news18/): The Indian government reminded the Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus that renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s home, whose demolition Yunus’ team ordered, is a symbol of Bangla Renaissance and offered help to repair, restore and reconstruct the landmark.The historic landmark and the century-old property in Dhaka’s Horikishore Ray Chowdhury Road belonged to Ray’s grandfather, […]
- [‘Preparing For Jihad’: Pakistan Taliban’s Grip Spreads To Bangladesh, 2 Held Over Terror Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/preparing-for-jihad-pakistan-talibans-grip-spreads-to-bangladesh-2-held-over-terror-links/): Two men were arrested in as many days for having terror links to Pakistan Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- [New York City pounded by rare flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/new-york-city-pounded-by-rare-flash-floods/): Thunderstorms triggered flash floods in New York City and New Jersey on Monday, stranding commuters and motorists.
- [Tesla launches Model Y in India with elevated price tag amid high tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/tesla-launches-model-y-in-india-with-elevated-price-tag-amid-high-tariffs/): The EV maker also opened its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday.
- [Trump Says Zelenskyy Should Not Target Moscow After Report Claimed He Encouraged Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/trump-says-zelenskyy-should-not-target-moscow-after-report-claimed-he-encouraged-kyiv/): Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy not to strike Moscow as he threatened tariffs on Russia if the war doesn’t end in 50 days.
- [Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/russia-says-it-needs-time-to-analyse-trumps-ukraine-announcements/): Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs ‘time to analyse’ remarks.
- [Donald Trump Announces 'Great Deal' With Indonesia, Offers No Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/donald-trump-announces-great-deal-with-indonesia-offers-no-details/): Donald Trump announces new trade deal with Indonesia on Truth Social; details unclear.
- [Imran Khan’s Ex-Wife Reham Khan Launches Political Party: ‘Pakistan Needs To Change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/imran-khans-ex-wife-reham-khan-launches-political-party-pakistan-needs-to-change/): Reham Khan, journalist and ex-wife of Imran Khan, launched the Pakistan Republic Party.
- [White House Under Lockdown By Secret Service After Security Incident, Reporters Rushed Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/15/white-house-under-lockdown-by-secret-service-after-security-incident-reporters-rushed-inside/): An unknown object was reportedly thrown over the fence on the North Lawn of the White House, according to local reports.
- [“Sowing Chaos…” Sharaa Hints at Blow to Syria-Israel Normalisation? US Cites "Misunderstanding" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/sowing-chaos-sharaa-hints-at-blow-to-syria-israel-normalisation-us-cites-misunderstanding-4k/): Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed that those behind violence against the Druze minority in Sweida would be held accountable. “We are keen on holding accountable those who transgressed and abused our Druze people,” Sharaa said, adding that they are under the protection “of the state.” The Syrian president also said that “responsibility” for security […]
- [Israel Strikes Damascus Live On Air, Hundreds Dead As Syria Refuses Druze Retreat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/israel-strikes-damascus-live-on-air-hundreds-dead-as-syria-refuses-druze-retreat/): During a live Syrian news broadcast, an Israeli airstrike hit Damascus’ defence ministry on July 16. The strike, aimed at halting Syrian attacks on Druze communities, also targeted areas near the presidential palace. Israel demanded Syrian troop withdrawal. Clashes this week left between 169 and 300 people dead. n18oc_crux
- [Yuliia Svyrydenko, Key Negotiator In Mineral Deal With US, Appointed As New PM Of Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/yuliia-svyrydenko-key-negotiator-in-mineral-deal-with-us-appointed-as-new-pm-of-ukraine/): Former Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.
- [Pakistan Media Gets Exposed Again: Donald Trump To Visit UK In September, Not Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/pakistan-media-gets-exposed-again-donald-trump-to-visit-uk-in-september-not-islamabad/): US President Donald Trump will visit the UK in September, hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle from September 17-19. Buckingham Palace is under renovation.
- [Gopalganj Violence: UK-Based Body Seeks UN Probe, Wants Fact-Finding Mission In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/gopalganj-violence-uk-based-body-seeks-un-probe-wants-fact-finding-mission-in-bangladesh/): ICRF claimed that Nationalist Citizen Party rioters launched a premeditated assault with the intent to “desecrate and demolish” the graveyard of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- [Cosmic Baby Photo: Scientists Catch Rare First Glimpse Of Planets Being Born Around A Sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/cosmic-baby-photo-scientists-catch-rare-first-glimpse-of-planets-being-born-around-a-sun/): The young star, named HOPS-315, is located approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth. It is classified as a protostar, a star in the earliest phase of development
- [Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda as mediation restores calm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syrian-forces-withdraw-from-suwayda-as-mediation-restores-calm/): Local Druze leaders to oversee city’s security after Syrian forces depart following intense mediation.
- [Can Trump Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell? What The US Law Says, And Why It’s Not That Simple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/can-trump-fire-fed-chair-jerome-powell-what-the-us-law-says-and-why-its-not-that-simple/): The US President says Jerome Powell may have misled Congress. But firing the Fed chief requires legal ’cause’, and proving that won’t be simple
- ['Where Is It': Elon Musk Questions Missing Epstein Evidence Hours After Trump Fires Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/where-is-it-elon-musk-questions-missing-epstein-evidence-hours-after-trump-fires-prosecutor/): Elon Musk questioned the delay in releasing Phase 2 of the Jeffrey Epstein files, asking “Where is it?” on X. His comments come amid tensions with Donald Trump.
- [Aftermath of deadly Israeli air attacks in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/aftermath-of-deadly-israeli-air-attacks-in-damascus/): The military compound was struck twice, causing structural damage with smoke visible across the city.
- [Can South Africa keep its G20 debt promise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/can-south-africa-keep-its-g20-debt-promise/): South Africa promised debt solutions for low income nations during its G20 presidency. Has it kept its word?
- [Contrary to India’s fears, Bangladesh is not joining a China-Pakistan axis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/contrary-to-indias-fears-bangladesh-is-not-joining-a-china-pakistan-axis/): Dhaka is treading carefully amid shifting alliances in South Asia and has no plan to entangle itself in strategic blocs.
- [Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/babies-born-in-uk-using-dna-from-three-people-to-avoid-genetic-disease/): The IVF technique uses DNA from the mother’s egg, the father’s sperm, and a small amount from a healthy donor’s egg.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa accuses Israel of ‘sowing division’ after attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syrias-al-sharaa-accuses-israel-of-sowing-division-after-attacks/): Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to turn Syria into a ‘theatre of endless chaos’.
- [Togo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/togo-votes-in-local-elections-amid-outburst-of-public-anger-what-to-know/): The Gnassingbe family has collectively ruled the West African country since 1967, and many Togolese want change.
- [How were identities of thousands of Afghan refugees leaked by UK military?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/how-were-identities-of-thousands-of-afghan-refugees-leaked-by-uk-military/): A superinjunction kept the data breach secret amid fears it could lead to a Taliban ‘hit list’.
- [Non-Veg Milk: What Is This Latest Controversy Between India And US? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/non-veg-milk-what-is-this-latest-controversy-between-india-and-us-explained/): “Non-veg milk” refers to milk from cows fed animal byproducts like bone meal and meat powder, a practice common in the US but seen as non-vegetarian by Indian dietary standards
- [Medical Revolution: Japan's New Artificial Purple Blood Can Be Given To Anyone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/medical-revolution-japans-new-artificial-purple-blood-can-be-given-to-anyone/): Japan has developed universal artificial blood that works for all blood types, is virus-free, and has a long shelf life; marking a groundbreaking shift in medical science
- [Trump hosts Qatar’s PM for private dinner, meets Bahrain crown prince](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-hosts-qatars-pm-for-private-dinner-meets-bahrain-crown-prince/): US president has focused attention on the Gulf, visiting the region in first foreign policy trip of his second term.
- [How selling parrots to a Pakistani journalist led to a locked bank account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/how-selling-parrots-to-a-pakistani-journalist-led-to-a-locked-bank-account/): Pakistani bird sellers face account freezes after selling parrots to a journalist critical of the state.
- [Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syrian-president-vows-to-protect-druze-after-israeli-strikes-on-damascus/): Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to hold those responsible for abuses against the Druze minority accountable.
- [‘It Was Touch And Go, She Took…’: Obamas Publicly Open Up On Divorce Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/it-was-touch-and-go-she-took-obamas-publicly-open-up-on-divorce-rumours/): Speculations have been rife about divorce between the Obamas, however, the couple has for the first time spoken on the issue publicly.
- [Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-administration-pulls-4bn-in-funds-for-high-speed-rail-in-california/): US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as ‘boondoggle’ and ‘train to nowhere’.
- [Fifty people killed in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut: INA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/fifty-people-killed-in-huge-fire-at-hypermarket-in-iraqs-kut-ina/): This is a breaking news story.
- [50 People Killed, Injured In Shopping Mall Fire In Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/50-people-killed-injured-in-shopping-mall-fire-in-iraq/): As many as 50 people were killed and injured in the massive fire that broke out in a shopping mall in Iraq’s Kut.
- [US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/us-losing-ground-to-china-due-to-trumps-policies-democrats-warn/): Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington’s closest allies, according to Pew survey data.
- [Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/fire-severely-damages-belgiums-tomorrowland-stage-ahead-of-friday-start/): The annual Tomorrowland music festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site.
- [Why is Pakistan so vulnerable to deadly flooding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/why-is-pakistan-so-vulnerable-to-deadly-flooding/): More than 120 people – half of the them children – have died in the past three weeks. Is climate change to blame?
- [Tomorrowland In Flames: Iconic Main Stage Catches Fire Day Before Festival Kick-Off In Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/tomorrowland-in-flames-iconic-main-stage-catches-fire-day-before-festival-kick-off-in-belgium/): Thick smoke and fireworks rose over Boom, Belgium, as a massive blaze tore through Tomorrowland’s main stage. Around 1,000 staff were evacuated safely
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,239](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1239/): Here are the key events on day 1,239 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Justice Department Abruptly Fires Maurene Comey, Prosecutor In Epstein And Diddy Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/us-justice-department-abruptly-fires-maurene-comey-prosecutor-in-epstein-and-diddy-cases/): Maurene Comey led high-profile US cases involving sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
- [Syria Showdown: Who Are The Druze And Why Is Israel Clashing With Sharaa's Forces To Protect Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syria-showdown-who-are-the-druze-and-why-is-israel-clashing-with-sharaas-forces-to-protect-them/): For much of Syria’s 14-year civil war, Sweida remained under the de facto control of Druze militias. These groups had stayed largely autonomous, defending their territory but avoiding deeper involvement in the broader conflict. After Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024, Syria’s new rulers demanded that all armed factions dissolve and integrate into the […]
- [Crush At Gaza Aid Site Kills At Least 20, GHF Blames Armed Agitators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/crush-at-gaza-aid-site-kills-at-least-20-ghf-blames-armed-agitators/): The GHF, which is supported by Israel, said 19 people were trampled and one fatally stabbed during the crush at one of its centres in Khan Younis in southern Gaza. 
- [Syria's Druze Reach New Ceasefire Deal With Government In Sweida, Religious Leader Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syrias-druze-reach-new-ceasefire-deal-with-government-in-sweida-religious-leader-says/): Syria’s Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida.
- [‘It’s just better!’ Trump says he’s convinced Coca-Cola to use cane sugar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/its-just-better-trump-says-hes-convinced-coca-cola-to-use-cane-sugar/): Beverage giant declines to either confirm or deny change to ingredients in its signature soft drink.
- [‘The love he gave’: Family vows to keep Sayfollah Musallet’s memory alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/the-love-he-gave-family-vows-to-keep-sayfollah-musallets-memory-alive/): Musallet, a US citizen who ran an ice cream shop in Florida, was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Alaska In US, Triggers Tsunami Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/7-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-alaska-in-us-triggers-tsunami-warning/): The authorities issued tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska peninsula after 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast.
- [Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Transparency, Trump Blasts "Weaklings" Who Believe Epstein "Bulls**t"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-transparency-trump-blasts-weaklings-who-believe-epstein-bullst/): President Donald Trump is accusing some of his onetime supporters of being “weaklings” who are falling prey to Democratic “bulls**t” about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One of them is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) who is demanding “transparency” from President Donald Trump’s administration when it comes to information related to Epstein. CNN’s Manu […]
- [Trump Says China Will Sentence Fentanyl Traffickers To Death, Calls Tariffs On Beijing 'Penalty'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-says-china-will-sentence-fentanyl-traffickers-to-death-calls-tariffs-on-beijing-penalty/): Trump said that the 20% tariffs imposed on China are a penalty to make up for the losses incurred by the US due to the alleged trafficking of the fentanyl drug.
- [Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/why-did-israel-bomb-syria-a-look-at-the-druze-and-the-violence-in-suwayda/): Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous ‘escalation’ following days of unrest in Suwayda.
- [Israel bombards Syria’s Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israel-bombards-syrias-damascus-as-us-says-steps-agreed-to-end-violence/): Syria begins withdrawing army from Suwayda, but Israel vows to continue to ‘operate vigorously’ in Druze-majority city.
- [Israel presses ahead with Gaza ‘concentration camp’ plans despite criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israel-presses-ahead-with-gaza-concentration-camp-plans-despite-criticism/): Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.
- [How much of a threat is China to Japan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/how-much-of-a-threat-is-china-to-japan/): Japan warns China is its biggest strategic challenge.
- [In Wyoming’s mining industry, advocates see profit and peril under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/in-wyomings-mining-industry-advocates-see-profit-and-peril-under-trump/): Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.
- [USAID food for nearly 30,000 hungry kids to be destroyed: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/usaid-food-for-nearly-30000-hungry-kids-to-be-destroyed-official/): Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a ‘casualty’ of the USAID shutdown.
- [At least two killed in ‘horrific’ Russian attack on Ukraine’s Dobropillia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/at-least-two-killed-in-horrific-russian-attack-on-ukraines-dobropillia/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as ‘simply horrific, stupid Russian terror’.
- ["Highly Unlikely" Trump Denies Plans To Fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Unless 'Fraud' Was Found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/highly-unlikely-trump-denies-plans-to-fire-federal-reserve-chair-powell-unless-fraud-was-found/): Hours after President Donald Trump told a room full of Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he denied plans to do that. “We’re not planning on doing it,” he said at the White House. “I don’t rule out anything,” he added, “but I think it’s highly unlikely, unless he has […]
- ["Some Stupid Republicans..." Trump Shuts Down MAGA, Calls Epstein Files A "Hoax" By Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/some-stupid-republicans-trump-shuts-down-maga-calls-epstein-files-a-hoax-by-democrats/): President Trump slammed“foolish Republicans” who he said were aiding Democrats by focusing on documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump claimed that the documents connected to Epstein were a “hoax” started by Democrats. Prominent Republicans and Trump supporters, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have in recent days called for greater transparency from the administration around […]
- [Hague Group announces steps to hold Israel accountable in Bogota summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/hague-group-announces-steps-to-hold-israel-accountable-in-bogota-summit/): A group of 12 countries from across the world has committed to barring arms transfers to Israel, among other steps.
- [Trump claims China may give death penalty for fentanyl crimes involving US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-claims-china-may-give-death-penalty-for-fentanyl-crimes-involving-us/): US president has pushed other countries to crack down on manufacturing and exportation of fentanyl.
- [Israel Coalition Shake-Up: Netanyahu Loses Majority After Ultra Orthodox Ally Quits On Conscription](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israel-coalition-shake-up-netanyahu-loses-majority-after-ultra-orthodox-ally-quits-on-conscription/): A key partner in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government says it is quitting, dealing a major blow to the Israeli prime minister that could leave him heading a minority coalition in parliament. The ultra-Orthodox Shas party said that it was leaving the cabinet in protest against lawmakers’ failure to guarantee future exemption from military conscription for religious […]
- [Canada introduces tariffs on trade partners to protect domestic industries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/canada-introduces-tariffs-on-trade-partners-to-protect-domestic-industries/): Prime Minister Mark Carney also introduced a fund to invest in domestic steel projects.
- [Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israeli-demolition-threat-looms-over-vital-jenin-disability-rehab-centre/): Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.
- [Joint global operation takes down pro-Russian hacking group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/joint-global-operation-takes-down-pro-russian-hacking-group/): NoName057(16) had carried out thousands of attacks on Ukraine and its supporters.
- [Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-repudiates-draft-letter-to-fire-us-fed-chair-powell/): Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.
- [Israel targets Syrian government with attack on Damascus military HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israel-targets-syrian-government-with-attack-on-damascus-military-hq/): Israel launched powerful airstrikes on Damascus, targeting the defence ministry.
- [Report: LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers this season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/report-lebron-james-expected-to-remain-with-lakers-this-season/): The 40-year-old All-Star will report to Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp this preseason amid NBA trade rumours.
- [Sectarian tension, Israeli intervention: What led to the violence in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/sectarian-tension-israeli-intervention-what-led-to-the-violence-in-syria/): Israel continues to bomb Syria, ostensibly to support Druze forces in the southwest, even after ceasefire is declared.
- [Bangladesh police clash with pro-Hasina activists, at least three dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/bangladesh-police-clash-with-pro-hasina-activists-at-least-three-dead/): Interim leader Yunus says Awami League members committed “heinous act” in attempt to disrupt rally of student-led NCP.
- [Video: Several injured in latest Russian drone strikes in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/video-several-injured-in-latest-russian-drone-strikes-in-ukraine/): At least fifteen people have been injured in the latest wave of Russian drone strikes.
- [At least 21 Palestinians killed in Gaza aid site stampede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/at-least-21-palestinians-killed-in-gaza-aid-site-stampede/): At least 21 Palestinians were killed at a US-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution site.
- [Anchor Takes Cover During Live News Telecast As Israel Strikes Syria's Military Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/anchor-takes-cover-during-live-news-telecast-as-israel-strikes-syrias-military-headquarters/): A Syrian TV anchor ran off camera mid-broadcast after an Israeli airstrike hit the state military headquater in central Damascus. The dramatic moment was captured live as explosions rocked the area during the newscast. The anchor was seen fleeing for safety as alarms sounded and the broadcast cut off abruptly. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz […]
- [Indian Man's Arrest In US For Child Porn Possession Sparks Political Row In Punjab Over 'AAP Links'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/indian-mans-arrest-in-us-for-child-porn-possession-sparks-political-row-in-punjab-over-aap-links/): Launching an attack, the BJP and Congress shared pictures that the man purportedly got clicked with leaders of parties like AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal among others
- [More than 1,000 arrested in Cambodian cyber-scam raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/more-than-1000-arrested-in-cambodian-cyber-scam-raids/): Nationwide detentions follow directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet to crack down on criminal operations.
- [US deports immigrants to African country of Eswatini amid rights concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/us-deports-immigrants-to-african-country-of-eswatini-amid-rights-concerns/): The Trump administration has pushed third-party countries to accept deportees whose home countries will not accept them.
- [Jude Bellingham shoulder surgery sidelines Real Madrid star until October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/jude-bellingham-shoulder-surgery-sidelines-real-madrid-star-until-october/): Real and England midfielder has undergone successful shoulder surgery but will miss the first two months of the season.
- ['Maybe With India': Donald Trump Teases New Trade Deal, Says Talks Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/maybe-with-india-donald-trump-teases-new-trade-deal-says-talks-underway/): President Trump hinted that ongoing negotiations for an interim trade deal with India are on track and could be finalised soon, aiming to give US companies more access.
- [Hanuman Chalisa Echoes In UK Parliament During Dhirendra Shastri's Visit | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/hanuman-chalisa-echoes-in-uk-parliament-during-dhirendra-shastris-visit-video/): For the first time in UK Parliament history, Hanuman Chalisa was recited during Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s visit, with officials and lawmakers joining in devotion.
- ['Not Planning On Doing Anything': Trump Softens Stance On Firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/not-planning-on-doing-anything-trump-softens-stance-on-firing-fed-chair-jerome-powell/): Trump’s comments were somewhat mixed. While he denied immediate plans to dismiss Powell, he added he was not ruling out the possibility entirely
- [Puerto Rican Religion Teacher Arrested Over Child Trafficking Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/puerto-rican-religion-teacher-arrested-over-child-trafficking-allegations/): The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico alleges that 42-year-old teacher intended to involve the boys in commercial sex.
- [20 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In 12 Hours In Balochistan As Rebels Ambush Military Checkposts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/20-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-12-hours-in-balochistan-as-rebels-ambush-military-checkposts-exclusive/): Among those killed is a senior officer, Major Rab Nawaz
- [At trial, Meta investors, Zuckerberg face off on alleged data violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/at-trial-meta-investors-zuckerberg-face-off-on-alleged-data-violations/): Case began in 2018, following revelations that data from millions of Facebook users was accessed by Cambridge Analytica.
- [Trump lashes out at ‘PAST supporters’ over ‘Epstein Hoax’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-lashes-out-at-past-supporters-over-epstein-hoax/): Trump calls those on the US right who criticised his handling of information over Jeffrey Epstein ‘my past supporters’.
- [Bahrain to invest $17bn in US amid deals with Boeing, Oracle, Cisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/bahrain-to-invest-17bn-in-us-amid-deals-with-boeing-oracle-cisco/): The Trump administration says the new investments will create 30,000 US jobs.
- [Student Expelled In China Over Sex With Ukrainian, University Says It Hurt 'National Dignity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/student-expelled-in-china-over-sex-with-ukrainian-university-says-it-hurt-national-dignity/): Dalian Polytechnic’s decision to expel a student for her ‘improper contact with a foreigner’ has triggered outrage on Chinese social media.
- [Bangladesh: 4 Dead, Curfew Imposed After Clashes Rock Sheikh Hasina's Hometown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/bangladesh-4-dead-curfew-imposed-after-clashes-rock-sheikh-hasinas-hometown/): Bangladesh anti-Sheikh Hasina Protests: Two killed in firing, nine injured; curfew imposed as security forces crack down in Gopalganj.
- [Netanyahu Left With Minority In Parliament As Key Ally Quits Over Military Draft Exemption Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/netanyahu-left-with-minority-in-parliament-as-key-ally-quits-over-military-draft-exemption-law/): Shas, an ultra-Orthodox party that has long served as kingmaker, announced that it was leaving over disagreements surrounding a proposed law over military draft exemptions
- [Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to ‘protect’ them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/who-are-the-druze-and-why-is-israel-bombing-syria-to-protect-them/): Israel has bombed Syria saying it is acting to ‘protect’ Syria’s Druze minority.
- [Israeli Ultra-Orthodox party quits government as Netanyahu loses majority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/israeli-ultra-orthodox-party-quits-government-as-netanyahu-loses-majority/): The Ultra-Orthodox Shas party says it will leave the government in response to dispute over mandatory military service.
- [UN agency sounds alarm as 1 in 10 children in Gaza now malnourished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/un-agency-sounds-alarm-as-1-in-10-children-in-gaza-now-malnourished/): UNRWA says one in 10 children under the age of five screened at its clinics in Gaza suffer from severe malnutrition.
- [Video: Hundreds of firefighters fight 2nd-day blaze in northwestern Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/video-hundreds-of-firefighters-fight-2nd-day-blaze-in-northwestern-turkiye/): Firefighter teams in trucks, helicopters and planes in northwestern Turkiye battled growing wildfires for a second day.
- [Subhanshu Shukla's Earth Reentry Captured In Stunning Dragon Capsule Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/subhanshu-shuklas-earth-reentry-captured-in-stunning-dragon-capsule-video/): The capsule’s fiery plasma trail appears to streak across the heavens, a slow-motion shooting star descending toward the ocean’s surface
- [Usyk vs Dubois 2: Start time, fight card, prize money and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/usyk-vs-dubois-2-start-time-fight-card-prize-money-and-how-to-watch/): Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clash for the right to be called the world’s undisputed heavyweight boxing champion.
- [World reacts to Israeli attacks on Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/world-reacts-to-israeli-attacks-on-syrias-damascus/): A roundup of key international reactions after Israeli air strikes near the defence ministry and presidential palace.
- [Across 100 kilometres, they walk where Srebrenica’s dead once ran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/across-100-kilometres-they-walk-where-srebrenicas-dead-once-ran/): Thirty years later, one man joins thousands on a three-day journey along the once-deadly path of remembrance in Bosnia.
- [Can Donald Trump cancel his opponents’ US citizenship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/can-donald-trump-cancel-his-opponents-us-citizenship/): US President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke citizenship of three high-profile Americans
- [Syrian TV Anchor Bolts Off Set Mid-Bulletin After Israeli Strikes | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/syrian-tv-anchor-bolts-off-set-mid-bulletin-after-israeli-strikes-watch/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz shared a video of airstrikes on Syrian Army HQ, causing an anchor to flee.
- [Paranormal Investigator Dies Mysteriously While Touring With 'Haunted' Annabelle Doll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/paranormal-investigator-dies-mysteriously-while-touring-with-haunted-annabelle-doll/): Dan Rivera was currently on his ‘Devils on the Run Tour’, featuring Annabelle.
- [Iran's Khamenei Calls Israel 'Cancerous Tumour', Labels US An Accomplice In 'Crimes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/irans-khamenei-calls-israel-cancerous-tumour-labels-us-an-accomplice-in-crimes/): Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the US and Israel, calling Tel Aviv a “cancerous tumour”.
- [Trump Administration Presses Israel To Stop Strikes In Syria: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/trump-administration-presses-israel-to-stop-strikes-in-syria-report/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier in the day spoke to both parties and said the strikes were a cause for concern.
- [Nimisha Priya Timeline: Went To Yemen To Earn Living, May Have To Pay To Get Life Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/nimisha-priya-timeline-went-to-yemen-to-earn-living-may-have-to-pay-to-get-life-back/): Nimisha Priya Timeline: The Kerala nurse was to be executed for the murder of her business partner on Wednesday, but it has been deferred for now
- [Ceasefire agreement “harder” to reach as Israel strikes Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/ceasefire-agreement-harder-to-reach-as-israel-strikes-syria/): “I don’t think that Israel and Syria are going to reach an agreement any time soon.”
- [Europe prepares for war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/europe-prepares-for-war/): With the Russia-Ukraine war on its doorstep, Europe promises to increase spending on rearmament despite some scepticism.
- [House Speaker Johnson Breaks Rank With Trump Over Epstein Files: ‘Put Everything Out There’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/house-speaker-johnson-breaks-rank-with-trump-over-epstein-files-put-everything-out-there/): US House Speaker Mike Johson made the comments while speaking to right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson.
- [Brewing Wild: You Can Cuddle With A Lion Cub While Having Tea At This China Restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/brewing-wild-you-can-cuddle-with-a-lion-cub-while-having-tea-at-this-china-restaurant/): A luxury restaurant in China, offers afternoon tea with lion cubs, sparking outrage and calls for stronger animal welfare regulations.
- [China Jails Japanese National for Espionage, Backs Legal System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/china-jails-japanese-national-for-espionage-backs-legal-system/): On July 16, a Chinese court sentenced a Japanese businessman to 3.5 years for spying. Tokyo’s ambassador confirmed the charges. China’s foreign ministry stated it would allow Japan to perform consular duties and stressed that lawful foreign business operations in China are welcomed and protected under international conventions and domestic law. n18oc_crux
- [Iran’s ‘Trial & Error’ Tactic ‘Forced’ Israel To ‘Ration’ Interceptors, ‘16% Missiles Hit Target’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/irans-trial-error-tactic-forced-israel-to-ration-interceptors-16-missiles-hit-target/): Iran is said to have employed a “trial and error” tactic to identify gaps in Israel’s famed air defence systems during the recent 12-day war with its arch-foe. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 16, citing missile defence analysts who reviewed missile debris and open-source data.Tehran reportedly pierced Israel’s defences with […]
- [Gandhi’s Oil Painting Sells For Rs 1.7 Crore: The ‘Only One’ For Which He Sat In Front Of Artist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/gandhis-oil-painting-sells-for-rs-1-7-crore-the-only-one-for-which-he-sat-in-front-of-artist/): “Thought to be only oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi, which he sat for, this was a special work, which had never been offered at auction,” said Rhyanon Demery, Bonhams Head of Sale
- [Barack Obama Says Raising A Son Would’ve Been Tough: ‘I Didn’t Have A Dad...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/barack-obama-says-raising-a-son-wouldve-been-tough-i-didnt-have-a-dad/): Barack Obama reflected on the challenges of raising a son compared to daughters Sasha and Malia.
- [Demolition Of Satyajit Ray's Ancestral Home In Bangladesh Stopped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/16/demolition-of-satyajit-rays-ancestral-home-in-bangladesh-stopped/): The demolition of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh has been halted a day after Indian government offered to help convert it into a museum of literature.
- [Financial Sanctions, Immigration Restrictions: How US' Terror Tag Would Affect Lashkar's Proxy TRF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/financial-sanctions-immigration-restrictions-how-us-terror-tag-would-affect-lashkars-proxy-trf/): The US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation. The move imposes strict financial, immigration, and export-related sanctions on the group.
- [After His Swollen Ankles Went Viral, Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/after-his-swollen-ankles-went-viral-trump-diagnosed-with-chronic-venous-insufficiency/): Photos and videos of US President Donald Trump with a visibly swollen ankle and bruised knuckles have raised serious concerns online.
- [Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/indonesia-has-44-million-youths-its-struggling-to-get-them-jobs/): Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.
- [US labels the group accused of Pahalgam attack a ‘terrorist’ organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/us-labels-the-group-accused-of-pahalgam-attack-a-terrorist-organisation/): The attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people, was initially claimed by The Resistance Front.
- [How US dealt with the cases of nine Americans killed by Israel since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/how-us-dealt-with-the-cases-of-nine-americans-killed-by-israel-since-2022/): In the wake of Sayfollah Musallet’s killing, Al Jazeera details past attacks on US citizens and Washington’s response.
- [Suffocation, stampede, death: Tragedy at Gaza’s aid centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/suffocation-stampede-death-tragedy-at-gazas-aid-centre/): Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.
- [What’s the real motive behind Israel’s involvement in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/whats-the-real-motive-behind-israels-involvement-in-syria/): Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority.
- [Epstein Files Take A Toll On Donald Trump's Popularity? New Polls Show Drop In Approval Ratings | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/epstein-files-take-a-toll-on-donald-trumps-popularity-new-polls-show-drop-in-approval-ratings-4k/): A rift is emerging among Republican voters over the Trump administration’s handling of information related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a series of new polls published this week. After hyping up the release of a set of Epstein files, the FBI and Department of Justice released a report last week declaring that no client list […]
- [US House sends crypto ‘GENIUS Act’ to Trump, in win for industry advocates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/us-house-sends-crypto-genius-act-to-trump-in-win-for-industry-advocates/): Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes ‘crypto week’.
- [Pahalgam Attack: Major Victory For India's Efforts As US Puts TRF On 'Designated Terror' List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/pahalgam-attack-major-victory-for-indias-efforts-as-us-puts-trf-on-designated-terror-list/): The Department of State has added The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)
- [Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/felix-baumgartner-extreme-athlete-dies-in-paragliding-crash-in-italy/): The famous daredevil, known for his record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool.
- [Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/not-just-about-the-druze-israels-rationale-for-its-attacks-on-syria/): Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze – but the country has more self-serving reasons.
- [Low turnout in Togo municipal polls after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/low-turnout-in-togo-municipal-polls-after-deadly-protests/): Heavy security presence in Lome amid public anger over leader Gnassingbe’s alleged power grab.
- [Trump diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’ after leg swelling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-diagnosed-with-chronic-venous-insufficiency-after-leg-swelling/): White House says Trump’s exam revealed a ‘benign and common condition’, no serious underlying issues found.
- [Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/prosecutors-recommend-one-day-of-prison-for-officer-in-breonna-taylor-death/): Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.
- [Columnist Edward Luce Says Trump Is "Not In A Good Place" With Epstein Files As His Base 'Revolts'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/columnist-edward-luce-says-trump-is-not-in-a-good-place-with-epstein-files-as-his-base-revolts/): Financial Times’ Edward Luce believes that President Trump is ‘flunking’ his Epstein test and no matter what he says to downplay it, his MAGA base doesn’t seem to let go of the issue. Luce says the Epstein controversy is turning into a populist truth test for the President and despite the DOJ trying to close […]
- [Video: US Attorney General tours Alcatraz prison with eye toward reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/video-us-attorney-general-tours-alcatraz-prison-with-eye-toward-reopening/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.
- [Brazil’s Lula slams Trump, says there is no ‘logic’ to US tariff threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/brazils-lula-slams-trump-says-there-is-no-logic-to-us-tariff-threat/): Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be ‘the emperor of the world’.
- [Top anti-corruption group flees El Salvador amid government crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/top-anti-corruption-group-flees-el-salvador-amid-government-crackdown/): The rights group Cristosal says it has evacuated staff from El Salvador amid pressure from President Nayib Bukele.
- ["President Has Been Transparent" White House Defends Trump's Handling Of Epstein File Amid Maga Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/president-has-been-transparent-white-house-defends-trumps-handling-of-epstein-file-amid-maga-fury/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faced tough questions regarding President Donald Trump comments about the Jeffrey Epstein files, which he has repeatedly branded a “hoax.” When asked which part of the Department of Justice investigation into convicted pedophile Epstein was a “hoax,” during her media briefing, Leavitt replied, “The president is referring to the […]
- [Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/slovenia-bars-far-right-israeli-cabinet-ministers-ben-gvir-and-smotrich/): Foreign minister says Slovenia acted after EU foreign ministers failed to agree on joint action against Israel.
- [‘Tool of a tyrant’: Former FBI head James Comey’s daughter fired by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/tool-of-a-tyrant-former-fbi-head-james-comeys-daughter-fired-by-trump/): Following her termination as a federal prosecutor, Maurene Comey called on her colleagues to condemn ‘abuses of power’.
- [Man Tries To Abduct Florida Woman In Broad Daylight, Then Suddenly Flees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/man-tries-to-abduct-florida-woman-in-broad-daylight-then-suddenly-flees/): The man was arrested and charged with kidnapping, robbery, and grand theft auto.
- [Daughter Of Ex-FBI Director Involved In Epstein’s Prosecution Fired From US Attorney’s Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/daughter-of-ex-fbi-director-involved-in-epsteins-prosecution-fired-from-us-attorneys-office/): Her firing comes amid ongoing tension between her father, James Comey, and the Trump administration.
- [UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/uk-and-germany-sign-first-bilateral-treaty-since-wwii-focusing-on-defence/): UK’s Starmer says plan in place in event of ceasefire in Ukraine once Russia’s Putin agrees to ‘unconditional’ truce.
- [Dozens killed in Pakistan as heavy monsoon season persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/dozens-killed-in-pakistan-as-heavy-monsoon-season-persists/): Torrential rain has triggered flooding, destroyed hundreds of houses, and killed more than 150 people in the past month.
- [Who Is Astronomer CEO Andy Byron? Coldplay's Chris Martin Catches Top Exec Getting Cosy With HR Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/who-is-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-coldplays-chris-martin-catches-top-exec-getting-cosy-with-hr-head/): Astronomer CEO Andy Byron faced backlash after a kiss cam incident with Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.
- [Fact-Checking Viral Video: Internet Thinks Mexican Woman Caught Shoplifting In US Is Indian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/fact-checking-viral-video-internet-thinks-mexican-woman-caught-shoplifting-in-us-is-indian/): A simple fact check shows that the viral video is of a Mexican woman apprehended for alleged shoplifting by concealing garments under her dress and posing as a pregnant woman
- [How Zohran Mamdani reached a multilingual, multicultural New York online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/how-zohran-mamdani-reached-a-multilingual-multicultural-new-york-online/): Mamdani surged from one percent in polls in February to 56 percent by July, fuelled in no small part by social media.
- [Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/why-is-israel-escalating-its-strikes-against-syria/): Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.
- [Gunmen Abduct Child In Milwaukee As Father Abandons 7-Year-Old, Runs To Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/gunmen-abduct-child-in-milwaukee-as-father-abandons-7-year-old-runs-to-safety/): The boy’s father claimed that he believed the men were there to rob him, not kidnap his son.
- [Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/marathon-world-record-holder-chepngetich-suspended-for-positive-doping-test/): Track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit suspend Ruth Chepngetich after record marathon runner’s positive doping test.
- [Trump Won't Visit Pakistan, White House Clarifies As Pakistani Media Retracts Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-wont-visit-pakistan-white-house-clarifies-as-pakistani-media-retracts-report/): Two leading Pakistani television news channels withdrew reports on Thursday that Donald Trump planned to visit the South Asian nation, with one of them issuing an apology.
- [Chinese Buyers 'Add To Cart' US Homes That Americans Are 'Adding To Wishlist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/chinese-buyers-add-to-cart-us-homes-that-americans-are-adding-to-wishlist/): Between April 2024 and March 2025, foreign buyers invested a total of $56 billion in US residential properties.
- [France withdraws from its last military bases in Senegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/france-withdraws-from-its-last-military-bases-in-senegal/): France has handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its 65-year presence in the African country.
- [Uber to invest in $300m in EV maker Lucid amid robotaxi deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/uber-to-invest-in-300m-in-ev-maker-lucid-amid-robotaxi-deal/): The ride sharing company will use 20,000 SUVs starting with a US city in 2026.
- [Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/barcelona-talks-with-dr-congo-leaked-ahead-of-new-sponsorship-deal/): Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.
- [Oxford University Press To Discontinue Publication Of China-Sponsored Journal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/oxford-university-press-to-discontinue-publication-of-china-sponsored-journal/): The research conducted through FSR has been regularly featured by OUP since 2023.
- [‘Ohh What!…’: Coldplay’s Kiss Cam Exposes Astronomer CEO’s Affair With HR Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/ohh-what-coldplays-kiss-cam-exposes-astronomer-ceos-affair-with-hr-head/): Astronomer CEO Andy Byron faced a PR disaster after Coldplay’s kiss cam revealed his alleged affair with HR boss Kristin Cabot at Gillette Stadium, sparking internet backlash.
- [Trump Admires And Envies Modi's Power In Indian Politics | US India News #brasstacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-admires-and-envies-modis-power-in-indian-politics-us-india-news-brasstacks-news18/): | Trump likes to take credit. India has refuted his claims politely. We still don’t know Trump’s geopolitical position on China. Trump admires and envies Modi’s power in Indian politics. Trump is unpredictable. Be prepared to be surprised on India-Pakistan with Trump:Edward Luce, US Financial Times’ National Editor n18oc_worldWatch
- ['They’ll Get US Nuked': Old Clip Of Podcaster Blaming Israel For 9/11 Viral Amid Syria Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/theyll-get-us-nuked-old-clip-of-podcaster-blaming-israel-for-9-11-viral-amid-syria-strikes/): As tensions rose in West Asia, following Israeli strikes on Syria, a clip by famous right-wing podcaster Alex Jones blaming Israel for 9/11 has gone viral.
- [Israel bombs Gaza’s only Catholic church sheltering elderly and children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/israel-bombs-gazas-only-catholic-church-sheltering-elderly-and-children/): At least three people were killed and ten others injured, including a priest, in Israel’s attack on the church.
- [Jabuer takes tennis break to ‘rediscover joy of living’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/jabuer-takes-tennis-break-to-rediscover-joy-of-living/): First Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final to take break from tennis as tours take their toll.
- [Zuckerberg settles Meta investor $8bn lawsuit for undisclosed terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/zuckerberg-settles-meta-investor-8bn-lawsuit-for-undisclosed-terms/): Current and former Facebook leadership reached the agreement with shareholders only one day into the trial.
- [Hezbollah’s Radwan Force Naval Commander Among 2 Terrorists Killed In Israeli Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/hezbollahs-radwan-force-naval-commander-among-2-terrorists-killed-in-israeli-operation/): The IDF confirmed drone strikes in southern Lebanon, killing two Hezbollah operatives, including Naval Commander Hassan Ahmad Sabra, targeting terror infrastructure.
- [Won Syria Ceasefire By Force, Won't Allow Troops South Of Damascus: Israel PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/won-syria-ceasefire-by-force-wont-allow-troops-south-of-damascus-israel-pm-netanyahu/): Netanyahu defends strikes, says Israel won’t tolerate threats to Druze minority.
- [Second Drone Attack Hits DNO Oilfield In Iraq In A Week, Production Halted Temporarily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/second-drone-attack-hits-dno-oilfield-in-iraq-in-a-week-production-halted-temporarily/): A drone attack hit a DNO-operated oilfield in Tawke, northern Iraq, the second strike this week.
- [Trump's Epstein Files Controversy: A Rift In MAGA And A Fallout With Musk #brasstacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trumps-epstein-files-controversy-a-rift-in-maga-and-a-fallout-with-musk-brasstacks-news18/): Donald Trump’s presidency faces turmoil as his base splits over the Epstein files controversy. Promises of transparency clash with accusations of cover-ups, leading to a rift with Elon Musk. The fallout raises questions about trust and loyalty within MAGA. n18oc_worldWatch
- [Caught On Camera: UK Man Releases Rats Outside Sheffield Mosque, Shouts Racist Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/caught-on-camera-uk-man-releases-rats-outside-sheffield-mosque-shouts-racist-remarks/): Edmund Fowler, 66, released rats outside Sheffield Grand Mosque in a series of hate crimes, causing shock and distress among worshippers.
- [Who are the MAGA influencers calling for Pam Bondi’s head over Epstein?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/who-are-the-maga-influencers-calling-for-pam-bondis-head-over-epstein/): Tesla, Pizzagate and diet supplements: welcome to the world of Epstein conspiracy theorists.
- [Syrian government forces leave Suwayda following ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/syrian-government-forces-leave-suwayda-following-ceasefire/): Syrian government forces have begun to leave Suwayda following a ceasefire agreement with Druze leaders.
- [Tour de France pauses for Privitera, who died after Italy crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/tour-de-france-pauses-for-privitera-who-died-after-italy-crash/): Tour de France pays respects to 19-year-old cyclist who died after a crash in Italy.
- [UK to lower voting age to 16 in major electoral reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/uk-to-lower-voting-age-to-16-in-major-electoral-reform/): The move, following through on a campaign pledge, will give the UK one of the lowest national voting ages in the world.
- [Americans May Have To Pay Much More For Electricity. Reason: Artificial Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/americans-may-have-to-pay-much-more-for-electricity-reason-artificial-intelligence/): A White House study warned AI and cloud computing could raise US electricity prices by 58% by 2030.
- [Is Israel using the Druze to expand its hegemony in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/is-israel-using-the-druze-to-expand-its-hegemony-in-the-middle-east/): Analysts say Israel’s main goal is to ‘divide and weaken’ Syria while expanding its hegemony in the Middle East.
- [Bangladesh braces for further unrest after four killed in clashes at rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/bangladesh-braces-for-further-unrest-after-four-killed-in-clashes-at-rally/): Heavy police presence at Faridpur rally after violence between security forces and supporters of ousted PM Hasina.
- ['Not Murdered But...': Jeffrey Epstein May Have Had Help In Jail Suicide, Says Ex-Lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/not-murdered-but-jeffrey-epstein-may-have-had-help-in-jail-suicide-says-ex-lawyer/): Alan Dershowitz said there’s no “client list” linked to Jeffrey Epstein, confirmed by FBI and DOJ.
- [8 Healthy Babies Born In UK With DNA From Three People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/8-healthy-babies-born-in-uk-with-dna-from-three-people/): The families have chosen to remain anonymous and have not disclosed the identities.
- [AP Singh Elected As 2025-2026 Lions Clubs International President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/ap-singh-elected-as-2025-2026-lions-clubs-international-president/): Singh from Kolkata brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world’s largest humanitarian service organisation
- [From Mars To New York: Largest-Known Martian Meteorite On Earth Sold For $5.3 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/from-mars-to-new-york-largest-known-martian-meteorite-on-earth-sold-for-5-3-million/): The Mars meteorite was initially offered with advance bids of $1.9 million and $2 million.
- [Trump Rejected Army’s Iran Attack Plan, US Damaged Only 1 Of 3 Key Nuke Sites: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-rejected-armys-iran-attack-plan-us-damaged-only-1-of-3-key-nuke-sites-report/): US President Donald Trump did not want to engage the US in a prolonged conflict in West Asia with Iran.
- [Japan Slams China’s “Regettable” Espionage Conviction, Demands Releas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/japan-slams-chinas-regettable-espionage-conviction-demands-releas/): Japan expressed strong regret after China sentenced a 60-year-old Japanese citizen to three-and-a-half years in prison on espionage charges. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki urged China to release detained Japanese nationals, ensure humane treatment, and maintain transparency in the legal process. n18oc_crux
- [Taipei Halts As Taiwan Stages Mass Evacuations And War Drills Amid China Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/taipei-halts-as-taiwan-stages-mass-evacuations-and-war-drills-amid-china-threat/): Taipei conducted a major civil defence exercise simulating a Chinese attack, coinciding with Taiwan’s Han Kuang military drills.
- ["No Military Action Can Justify..." Meloni Slams IDF Strike On Gaza Church, Pope Leo Calls For Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/no-military-action-can-justify-meloni-slams-idf-strike-on-gaza-church-pope-leo-calls-for-truce/): An Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church killed two people on Thursday (July 17), the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Israel said it “never targets” religious sites and regretted any harm to civilians.Pope Leo XIV said he was “deeply saddened” by the attack, which came as Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli […]
- [Radhanath Sikdar Measured The World's Tallest Peak. So Why Is It Called Mount Everest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/radhanath-sikdar-measured-the-worlds-tallest-peak-so-why-is-it-called-mount-everest/): Radhanath Sikdar reported his findings to Andrew Scott Waugh, who named the peak after Everest, despite Everest himself opposing the idea, 4 years after the height was calculated
- ['Russia Will Launch Preventative Strikes': Putin Ally Warns NATO, Then Softens Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/russia-will-launch-preventative-strikes-putin-ally-warns-nato-then-softens-stance/): The former Russian prime minister accused NATO of waging a full-scale war and said Russia won’t hesitate to launch preventative strikes, before tracking back.
- [Russia And China May Attack Undersea Internet Cables, Report Warns. Which Countries Are At Risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/russia-and-china-may-attack-undersea-internet-cables-report-warns-which-countries-are-at-risk/): The report warned of increasing sabotage threats to undersea internet cables near the Baltic Sea and Taiwan, involving suspected Russian and Chinese actors.
- [Displacement camp in Gaza “amounts to a crime”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/displacement-camp-in-gaza-amounts-to-a-crime/): Ehud Olmert on the proposal for a “humanitarian camp” in Gaza and why he believes it’s both impractical and ineffective.
- [Israeli attack hits Gaza’s only Catholic church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/israeli-attack-hits-gazas-only-catholic-church/): An Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church has killed and injured several people.
- [Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/former-colonial-ruler-france-hands-over-its-last-military-bases-in-senegal/): About 350 French soldiers are leaving Senegal, marking the end of a departure process that began in March.
- [‘If A Guy Like This…’: Vivek Ramaswamy's 'New York’s Soul At Risk' Warning On Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/if-a-guy-like-this-vivek-ramaswamys-new-yorks-soul-at-risk-warning-on-zohran-mamdani/): Vivek Ramaswamy criticized Zohran Mamdani, warning his mayoral rise could erase New York’s identity.
- [Back On Earth, Shubhanshu Shukla Begins Week-Long Recovery In Houston, To Return To India Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/back-on-earth-shubhanshu-shukla-begins-week-long-recovery-in-houston-to-return-to-india-soon/): ISRO confirmed that Shukla is doing well post his 18-day stay at the ISS, and no immediate health concerns were reported in the initial examination
- [Trump Wants Real Sugar In Coke. Will It Hit Company Profits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trump-wants-real-sugar-in-coke-will-it-hit-company-profits/): Coca-Cola uses HFCS in most drinks, cane sugar in select ones like Mexican Coke, and aspartame in Diet Coke, offering a variety of sweeteners across its range
- [UK Allows Teens To Vote: Here's A List Of Nations With Lowest Minimum Voting Age | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/uk-allows-teens-to-vote-heres-a-list-of-nations-with-lowest-minimum-voting-age-in-pics/): The lowest legal voting age for national (general) elections worldwide is 16 years old. No country has a voting age below 16 for nation‑level elections.
- [Palestinian girl recounts losing legs and family in Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/palestinian-girl-recounts-losing-legs-and-family-in-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): This 16-year-old Palestinian girl lost her parents and her legs when Israeli forces bombed her home in Gaza,
- [Olivia Smith: Arsenal signs Liverpool striker for world-record women’s fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/olivia-smith-arsenal-signs-liverpool-striker-for-world-record-womens-fee/): Arsenal completed the signing of the Canadian star from Liverpool for a record transfer fee for a women’s footballer.
- [What happened to the fuel-control switches on doomed Air India flight 171?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/what-happened-to-the-fuel-control-switches-on-doomed-air-india-flight-171/): A US media report shifts focus onto the actions of the captain of the aircraft, which crashed in Ahmedabad.
- [US Senate approves cutting billions in foreign aid as Trump demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/us-senate-approves-cutting-billions-in-foreign-aid-as-trump-demands/): The package, passed in a 51-48 vote, takes back $8bn in already approved foreign aid spending.
- [‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/is-it-making-a-difference-absolutely-uk-celebrities-rally-for-gaza/): While some UK politicians refuse to speak against Israel’s war on Gaza, many artists are using their platforms.
- [How will the US immigration system change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/how-will-the-us-immigration-system-change/): Donald Trump’s $170 billion plan will build high border walls, and even higher barriers to migration.
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia AFC qualifiers revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/2026-fifa-world-cup-qatar-saudi-arabia-afc-qualifiers-revealed/): The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
- [Group of countries outlines plan to stop Israel’s genocide & occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/group-of-countries-outlines-plan-to-stop-israels-genocide-occupation/): The Hague Group announced that they will pursue accountability for Israeli abuses in Gaza
- [Russia, Ukraine exchange more bodies of war dead, Kremlin says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/russia-ukraine-exchange-more-bodies-of-war-dead-kremlin-says/): About 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been exchanged for the bodies of 19 Russian soldiers.
- [Israel is “undermining Syrian sovereignty”with “impunity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/israel-is-undermining-syrian-sovereigntywith-impunity/): Alon Pinkas talks about why Israel conducted military strikes on its neighbour Syria.
- [A Filipino priest’s fight for justice for victims of Duterte’s drug war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/a-filipino-priests-fight-for-justice-for-victims-of-dutertes-drug-war/): 101 East follows the Catholic priest taking on former Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged “drug war” crimes.
- [Why Manny Pacquiao is boxing again for world title against Mario Barrios](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/why-manny-pacquiao-is-boxing-again-for-world-title-against-mario-barrios/): Boxing legend returns to the ring for the first time since 2021 to face Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.
- [Zelensky Slams "Stupid Russian Attack", Seeks "Strong Weapons, Putin Only Understands Force" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/zelensky-slams-stupid-russian-attack-seeks-strong-weapons-putin-only-understands-force-4k/): Ukraine has accused Russian forces of dropping a 500-kilogram aerial bomb on the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast. The attack killed at least two people and injured 28 others, regional officials in Ukrainian Oblast reported July 16.Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, said the strike targeted a shopping center in the […]
- [1,563 Indian Nationals Deported From US Since January 20, Says MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/1563-indian-nationals-deported-from-us-since-january-20-says-mea/): The Indian government confirmed that 1,563 Indian nationals were deported from the US between January 20 and July 15, mostly arriving back on commercial flights.
- [63 Killed In A Single Day In Pakistan Due To Torrential Rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/63-killed-in-a-single-day-in-pakistan-due-to-torrential-rains/): Heavy rains battered Pakistan’s Punjab province and led to over five dozen deaths.
- [UK Plans To Lower Voting Age To 16 In Major Electoral Reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/uk-plans-to-lower-voting-age-to-16-in-major-electoral-reform/): UK will lower the voting age to 16, granting 1.5 million young people voting rights in England and Northern Ireland, fulfilling a Labour Party pledge.
- [India, China, Russia Trilateral Meet Soon? MEA Says ‘For The First Time In...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/india-china-russia-trilateral-meet-soon-mea-says-for-the-first-time-in/): India signalled openness to reviving trilateral talks with China and Russia after a long time, discussing global and regional issues.
- ['Sensitive Matter, Govt Providing All Help': MEA On Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/sensitive-matter-govt-providing-all-help-mea-on-kerala-nurse-nimisha-priya-case/): Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, has been on death row in Yemen for the alleged murder of her former business partner Talal Abdo Mehdi in 2017.
- [Sharaa Accuses Israel of “sowing Conflict, Division” in Syria, Vows to Protect Druze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/sharaa-accuses-israel-of-sowing-conflict-division-in-syria-vows-to-protect-druze/): In his first televised address after the Sweida clashes, Syria’s Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed accountability for those who harmed the Druze community. He accused Israel of sowing chaos with its July 16 strikes on Damascus, and urged national unity, declaring Syrians will resist division and defend their land’s dignity. n18oc_crux
- [Salvador Who? Meet Dali, India’s First Painter Dog Who’s Saving Strays One Stroke At A Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/salvador-who-meet-dali-indias-first-painter-dog-whos-saving-strays-one-stroke-at-a-time/): Dali, a rescued Labrador in India, creates art to fund dog rescues. Her paintings have raised ₹35,000 for strays.
- [Demolished Mymensingh Building Has No Connection With Satyajit Ray, Claims Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/demolished-mymensingh-building-has-no-connection-with-satyajit-ray-claims-bangladesh/): Bangladesh’s interim government clarified that the building being demolished in Mymensingh has no connection with filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
- ['Trace The Child': SC Tells MEA To Issue Lookout Notice For Absconding Russian Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/trace-the-child-sc-tells-mea-to-issue-lookout-notice-for-absconding-russian-woman/): Supreme Court orders lookout for Russian woman missing with son after custody deal breach.
- [US Woman Travels To Pakistan To Marry 16 Years Younger Facebook Lover: 'He's Humble And...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/us-woman-travels-to-pakistan-to-marry-16-years-younger-facebook-lover-hes-humble-and/): Mindy Rasmussen from Illinois travelled to Pakistan to marry Sajid Zeb Khan whom she met on Facebook.
- [Europe assumes financial burden of Ukraine war, angering Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/europe-assumes-financial-burden-of-ukraine-war-angering-russia/): Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.
- [Israel has turned Gaza’s summer into a weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/israel-has-turned-gazas-summer-into-a-weapon/): In Gaza, summer no longer brings light – it brings thirst, hunger and grief. The sun itself has been turned against us.
- [French court orders pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter freed after 40 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/17/french-court-orders-pro-palestinian-lebanese-fighter-freed-after-40-years/): Georges Ibrahim Abdallah’s prison release on July 25 is conditional: He must leave France and never return. 
- [Trump Diagnosed With 'Chronic Venous Insufficiency', How Serious Is The President's Condition? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-diagnosed-with-chronic-venous-insufficiency-how-serious-is-the-presidents-condition-4k/): Swelling in the legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what’s called chronic venous insufficiency. Chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, happens when veins in the legs can’t properly carry blood back to the heart. That can lead to blood pooling in the lower legs. President Trump’s physician, Dr Sean Barbabella, confirmed there was […]
- [CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/cbs-cancels-colberts-late-show-amid-pending-paramount-skydance-merger/): Despite financial pressures on the late night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives.
- [UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/un-refugee-agency-warns-funding-cuts-may-leave-11-million-without-aid/): Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed its contribution.
- [Pakistan Govt, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Openly Support Lashkar And TRF: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/pakistan-govt-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-openly-support-lashkar-and-trf-sources-exclusive/): Ishaq Dar later publicly confirmed his role in having TRF’s name struck from the final UNSC statement
- [Dubois-Usyk 2: Londoner ‘on a different level’ before title fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/dubois-usyk-2-londoner-on-a-different-level-before-title-fight/): ‘Young lion’ Daniel Dubois faces unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight title showdown at Wembley on Saturday.
- [Hamas says Israel rejected ceasefire deal releasing all captives in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/hamas-says-israel-rejected-ceasefire-deal-releasing-all-captives-in-gaza/): Abu Obeida says there will be no guarantee of a return to partial deals if Israel leaves the negotiating table again.
- [Black American Woman Escapes US Racism By Moving To Russia, Faces Same Treatment Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/black-american-woman-escapes-us-racism-by-moving-to-russia-faces-same-treatment-abroad/): Francine Villa once became famous for her appearance in the 2020 RT documentary titles Black in the USSR.
- [US withdraws from WHO pandemic response reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/us-withdraws-from-who-pandemic-response-reforms/): Washington says amendments to global health regulations risk interfering in US ‘sovereign right to make health policy’.
- [Analysis: PKK recalibrates from armed struggle to politics in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/analysis-pkk-recalibrates-from-armed-struggle-to-politics-in-turkiye/): Support from the PKK and Turkiye’s politicians signals a change after decades of conflict, but pitfalls remain.
- [Why is Taiwan training for war with China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/why-is-taiwan-training-for-war-with-china/): The increase in Taiwan’s annual drills against invasion from mainland China is crossing paths with civilian life.
- [Felix Baumgartner death: Witnesses heard loud boom before crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/felix-baumgartner-death-witnesses-heard-loud-boom-before-crash/): Felix Baumgartner’s fatal paragliding crash was preceded by large boom as it spun to the ground, according to witnesses.
- [On TRF Terror Tag, China Says It’s Against All Forms Of Terrorism: 'We Condemn Pahalgam Attack'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/on-trf-terror-tag-china-says-its-against-all-forms-of-terrorism-we-condemn-pahalgam-attack/): The statement comes after the US designated TRF, a proxy of Pakistan-based LeT, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group
- [Kate Middleton’s Former Personal Assistant Unfollows This Royal Member On Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/kate-middletons-former-personal-assistant-unfollows-this-royal-member-on-instagram/): Soon after her departure from the royal family, Archer, 37, made her Instagram page public.
- [Hours After $350 Million Counterfeit Claims, Memorabilia Dealer Brett Lemieux Found Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/hours-after-350-million-counterfeit-claims-memorabilia-dealer-brett-lemieux-found-dead/): As per the Westfield Police, it was a case of suicide with a “self-inflicted gunshot wound”.
- [Why do US prosecutors want a one-day sentence for Breonna Taylor shooting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/why-do-us-prosecutors-want-a-one-day-sentence-for-breonna-taylor-shooting/): Taylor, an emergency medical technician, was killed in her home during a botched police raid in March 2020.
- [New reports cast doubt on impact of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/new-reports-cast-doubt-on-impact-of-us-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites/): Citing intelligence assessments, NBC News and Washington Post report that only Fordow site was destroyed in US attack.
- [G20 finance ministers reach consensus on key economic issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/g20-finance-ministers-reach-consensus-on-key-economic-issues/): US set to shift its approach towards G20 when it takes over group’s rotating presidency from South Africa in December.
- [Protesters demand Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/protesters-demand-malaysia-reject-us-ambassadorial-nominee-nick-adams/): Protesters in Kuala Lumpur demanded Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams.
- [Arsenal seal Madueke signing from Chelsea in divisive move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/arsenal-seal-madueke-signing-from-chelsea-in-divisive-move/): Arsenal has signed England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea despite widespread criticism from club’s fans.
- [Germany and EU allies push for ‘tougher, stricter’ asylum rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/germany-and-eu-allies-push-for-tougher-stricter-asylum-rules/): Berlin calls itself ‘locomotive’ of European crackdown on immigration, expelling 81 Afghans before meeting.
- [Only In Pakistan: Journalist Criticises Government But Parrot Sellers Pay The Price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/only-in-pakistan-journalist-criticises-government-but-parrot-sellers-pay-the-price/): The issue first surfaced in April when 29-year-old parrot seller Rozi Khan, based in Karachi, discovered his bank account had been shut down
- [Trump Takes Victory Lap After ‘Late Show’ Cancelled: 'Love That Stephen Colbert Got Fired'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-takes-victory-lap-after-late-show-cancelled-love-that-stephen-colbert-got-fired/): Donald Trump celebrated CBS’s decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, mocking the comedian on Truth Social.
- [Wanted Worldwide, VVIPs In Pakistan: How Islamabad Protects These 7 Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/wanted-worldwide-vvips-in-pakistan-how-islamabad-protects-these-7-terrorists/): Despite global terror listings and India’s repeated warnings, Pakistan continues to shield 7 most-wanted terrorists, from Hafiz Saeed to Dawood Ibrahim.
- ['No Double Standards': India Hits Back At EU Over Rosneft Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/no-double-standards-india-hits-back-at-eu-over-rosneft-sanctions/): India criticised the EU’s sanctions on the Indian Rosneft refinery, stressing no double standards in energy trade.
- [Man Utd close on Mbeumo deal with medical imminent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/man-utd-close-on-mbeumo-deal-with-medical-imminent/): Manchester United are on the verge of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford with a medical understood to be imminent.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro Ordered To Wear Ankle Tag Amid Fears He May Flee During Criminal Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/brazils-bolsonaro-ordered-to-wear-ankle-tag-amid-fears-he-may-flee-during-criminal-trial/): Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro is under trial and is accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election.
- ['F**k you CBS...' Jimmy Kimmel Backs Stephen Colbert After 'The Late Show’ Cancellation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/fk-you-cbs-jimmy-kimmel-backs-stephen-colbert-after-the-late-show-cancellation/): The CBS leadership describes it as a “purely financial decision”, which has nothing to do with “other matters happening at Paramount”.
- [Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 Is Here: Check How And When To Watch The Celestial Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/perseids-meteor-shower-2025-is-here-check-how-and-when-to-watch-the-celestial-event/): The Perseids meteor shower began this year on Thursday, July 17.
- [At Least 3 Killed In Possible Explosion In Los Angeles: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/at-least-3-killed-in-possible-explosion-in-los-angeles-reports/): The explosion was powerful enough to blow out several nearby vehicle windows, pointing to the intensity of the blast
- [Trump talks tough on Russia, but will he follow through?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-talks-tough-on-russia-but-will-he-follow-through/): Trump’s threats over oil and missiles mark a shift on Ukraine – but without allies, they may be empty talk.
- [Why is Trump’s MAGA base in revolt over Epstein?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/why-is-trumps-maga-base-in-revolt-over-epstein/): Donald Trump’s MAGA base appears to be in revolt over his administration’s Epstein findings.
- [UK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/uk-police-to-take-no-action-against-kneecap-after-terrorism-investigation/): Irish trio calls probe ‘state intimidation’ after band member taken to court over pro-Palestine message at Glastonbury.
- [Trump's "Alpha Male” Envoy Nick Adams Riles Malaysians, PM Anwar In Bind As Tariff Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trumps-alpha-male-envoy-nick-adams-riles-malaysians-pm-anwar-in-bind-as-tariff-deadline-looms/): Dozens of Malaysians protested outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on July 18 against President Trump’s nomination of “alpha male” commentator Nick Adams as ambassador. Adams, an Australian‑born U.S. citizen, has drawn ire for harsh criticisms of Islam and vocal support for Israel’s Gaza campaign—offending many in Malaysia, a Muslim‑majority nation. WATCH TO KNOW MORE…00:00 ITRODUCTION02:50 […]
- ['If There Was A Smoking Gun...': Trump Questions Why Democrats Did 'Nothing’ On Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/if-there-was-a-smoking-gun-trump-questions-why-democrats-did-nothing-on-epstein-files/): Donald Trump accused Democrats of withholding Jeffrey Epstein evidence.
- [Israel-Born Actor Gal Gadot, Who Praised Netanyahu, Calls For Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israel-born-actor-gal-gadot-who-praised-netanyahu-calls-for-gaza-ceasefire/): Gadot, long known for her public support of the Israeli military and Netanyahu, appeared to shift tone by expressing hope for peace
- ['Treated Worse Than Terrorist': Imran Khan Accuses Asim Munir Of ‘Mistreatment’ In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/treated-worse-than-terrorist-imran-khan-accuses-asim-munir-of-mistreatment-in-jail/): Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, jailed since August 2023, urges PTI to hold Army Chief Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him, claiming mistreatment and vowing defiance.
- [Iran Intel: US Seeks Talks to "Prepare for War", Israeli Refinery Takes $200M Hit In Missile Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/iran-intel-us-seeks-talks-to-prepare-for-war-israeli-refinery-takes-200m-hit-in-missile-strike/): Iran will not enter new negotiations with the US under the previous framework or agenda, according to a senior official. The official said that Iran has learnt lessons and therefore demands any negotiations must be consistent with the security realities of the region.“For now, we think the purpose of the negotiations is to disarm Iran […]
- [Pope Tells Netanyahu To Protect Holy Sites And End War After Deadly Gaza Church Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/pope-tells-netanyahu-to-protect-holy-sites-and-end-war-after-deadly-gaza-church-strike/): The Vatican said in a statement that the Pope and Netanyahu spoke on the phone on Friday morning. The conversation was initiated by Israeli PM
- ['Part Of Me Feels Bad But...': Coldplay Fan Who Filmed Astronomer CEO Viral ‘Kiss Cam’ Clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/part-of-me-feels-bad-but-coldplay-fan-who-filmed-astronomer-ceo-viral-kiss-cam-clip/): Coldplay Kiss Cam Row: Grace Springer said, “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down.”
- [Brazil police raid former president Jair Bolsonaro’s home, headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/brazil-police-raid-former-president-jair-bolsonaros-home-headquarters/): Raids come as Trump threatens Brazil with tariffs over Bolsonaro trial for seeking to overturn election loss.
- [‘Israel is calling the shots in many ways’ says Al Jazeera reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israel-is-calling-the-shots-in-many-ways-says-al-jazeera-reporter/): Fighting grips southern Syria as Israel warns against intervention, posing a major challenge to the Syrian government.
- [UK sanctions senior Russian intelligence officers over cyberattacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/uk-sanctions-senior-russian-intelligence-officers-over-cyberattacks/): The UK sanctions three units of the Russian military intelligence GRU agency and 18 of its officers.
- [How Israeli-backed gangs in Gaza are extorting starving civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/how-israeli-backed-gangs-in-gaza-are-extorting-starving-civilians/): Israeli-backed criminal gangs in Gaza are looting aid trucks carrying food meant for hungry civilians.
- [President Trump Denies Report On Sending Nude Design Note To Epstein On His 50th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/president-trump-denies-report-on-sending-nude-design-note-to-epstein-on-his-50th-birthday/): According to Donald Trump, it is a fake narrative being created, for which he plans to sue the newspaper.
- [Illegal Immigrant In California Detained For Faking Abduction By ICE Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/illegal-immigrant-in-california-detained-for-faking-abduction-by-ice-agents/): Her case came to light after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed the fabricated accusations.
- [Indian-Origin Businessman Charged In Decade-Long Visa Fraud Involving Fake Robberies In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/indian-origin-businessman-charged-in-decade-long-visa-fraud-involving-fake-robberies-in-us/): The U-visa programme was introduced in 2000 to support victims of crimes such as trafficking or abuse
- [Chris Martin's Canada Gaffe At Coldplay Concert Ends With 'Sorry' To Mumbai Couple On Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/chris-martins-canada-gaffe-at-coldplay-concert-ends-with-sorry-to-mumbai-couple-on-stage/): At Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium concert, Chris Martin mistakenly welcomed a newly engaged Mumbai couple to Canada.
- [Israel’s narrative cannot survive the truth, so it’s silencing the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israels-narrative-cannot-survive-the-truth-so-its-silencing-the-world/): As Israel kills tens of thousands, its defenders go after anyone who dares to speak out.
- [How well did Trump and Epstein really know each other? A timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/how-well-did-trump-and-epstein-really-know-each-other-a-timeline/): A recent newspaper report claims Trump wrote Epstein a salacious birthday letter back when the two were friends.
- [China Says US Supply Chain Decoupling Bid Defies “Economic Laws and Public Will”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/china-says-us-supply-chain-decoupling-bid-defies-economic-laws-and-public-will/): China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao said the country has a “plentiful” toolbox to avoid an economic slump, despite a “very severe and complex” situation. He warned US efforts to decouple supply chains would fail, as such actions go against economic laws and the will of the global public. n18oc_crux
- [‘360° View Radar, 145 Km-range’ This New European Air Defence System Will Hurt Patriot Dominance? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/360-view-radar-145-km-range-this-new-european-air-defence-system-will-hurt-patriot-dominance-4k/): A new European air defense system boasting a 360° view radar and a 145 km range is making headlines for potentially challenging the dominance of the U.S.-made Patriot system. Developed as part of a growing push for European defense autonomy, the system promises rapid response, high-altitude interception, and multi-target tracking capabilities. With increasing tensions across […]
- [Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Accused Of Teenage Bullying Amid Coldplay Row: 'Complete Sociopath'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-accused-of-teenage-bullying-amid-coldplay-row-complete-sociopath/): Astronomer CEO Andy Byron faces bullying allegations after a viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert.
- [‘Started Work Within 3 Days Of Pahalgam Attack’: How India Got Terror Outfit Tag For Pakistan’s TRF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/started-work-within-3-days-of-pahalgam-attack-how-india-got-terror-outfit-tag-for-pakistans-trf/): India briefed the US at least twice in senior official roles following the Pahalgam attack: Immediately on April 25 and in May as part of an international lobbying campaign
- [How Trump's Fentanyl Crackdown Has Put The Spotlight On Khalistani Groups In The West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/how-trumps-fentanyl-crackdown-has-put-the-spotlight-on-khalistani-groups-in-the-west/): Operations by the United States and coordinating Canadian law enforcement agencies have uncovered links between fentanyl trafficking, illegal immigration, and Khalistani groups
- ["Unacceptable" Russia Slams NATO Ramping Up Arms Supply To Ukraine, US Warns "Will Annexe..." | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/unacceptable-russia-slams-nato-ramping-up-arms-supply-to-ukraine-us-warns-will-annexe-4k/): Russia has called Trump’s decision to ramp up arms shipments to Ukraine as a signal to Kyiv to abandon peace effortsTrump on Monday (July 14) announced a toughened stance against Russia over its war in Ukraine, setting out the ceasefire ultimatum and promising a fresh wave of missiles and other weaponry for Kyiv.The Russian Foreign […]
- [Too Close For Comfort: A Look At Trump's Friendship And Fallout With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/too-close-for-comfort-a-look-at-trumps-friendship-and-fallout-with-jeffrey-epstein/): Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were friends for a long time- sharing parties and flights. Their fallout and what followed, continues to raise questions.
- ['What They Did To Him...': Daughter's Plea For Father On Death Row In Iran For Helping Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/what-they-did-to-him-daughters-plea-for-father-on-death-row-in-iran-for-helping-protesters/): Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri was tortured and sentenced to death after aiding injured protesters.
- [Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/indian-state-blames-cricket-team-for-deadly-stampede/): Karnataka state authorities singled out RCB, its partners and the state cricket for their mismanagement of stampede.
- ['Unacceptable Blackmail…' Brazil’s Lula Hits Back at Trump Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/unacceptable-blackmail-brazils-lula-hits-back-at-trump-tariff-threat/): Brazilian President Lula da Silva slammed Trump’s 50% tariff threat as “unacceptable blackmail,” rejecting US pressure and vowing not to take orders from a “gringo.” Lula condemned the move as a serious attack on Brazil’s sovereignty, linking it to interference in Bolsonaro’s trial and false trade claims by the US. n18oc_crux
- [Welcome No More: Why Japan Is Unhappy With Foreigners Living, Buying Property Or Staying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/welcome-no-more-why-japan-is-unhappy-with-foreigners-living-buying-property-or-staying/): Why is Japan cracking down on foreigners just as it needs them most? A new task force, rising frustration and an election-year dilemma- explained.
- [India Plans To Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine With France: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/india-plans-to-build-next-generation-fighter-jet-engine-with-france-report/): The Ministry of Defence has recommended the partnership with France after reviewing proposals from both French company Safran and the UK’s Rolls-Royce
- [Gaza surgeries halted due to “malnutrition and low equipment”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/gaza-surgeries-halted-due-to-malnutrition-and-low-equipment/): Dr Victoria Rose, a surgeon who has worked in Gaza, explains why she had to stop operating on malnourished children.
- [Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea City co-owner in rivalry with Wrexham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/snoop-dogg-becomes-swansea-city-co-owner-in-rivalry-with-wrexham/): American rapper and artist Snoop Dog has become co-owner of Wrexham’s rivals Swansea City in the English Championship.
- [Israel bombed Syria with “no real consultation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israel-bombed-syria-with-no-real-consultation/): Akiva Eldar on Israel’s attack on Damascus – framed as protecting Syria’s Druze community.
- [Funeral for Gaza church attack after international condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/funeral-for-gaza-church-attack-after-international-condemnation/): Palestinians gathered to mourn those killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church.
- [Stephen Colbert Says The Late Show Will End After 33-Year Run: Is It Because Of Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/stephen-colbert-says-the-late-show-will-end-after-33-year-run-is-it-because-of-trump/): CBS will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026, citing financial reasons. This follows a $16 million lawsuit settlement with Donald Trump.
- [Pakistan Again Extends Closure Of Key Airbase Destroyed By Indian Strikes During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/pakistan-again-extends-closure-of-key-airbase-destroyed-by-indian-strikes-during-op-sindoor/): Pakistan has extended the closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway till August 6 due to damage from India’s missile strikes during Operation Sindoor.
- [From Kim Jong Un, With Regret: North Korea's Fancy New Resort Now Bans Foreign Tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/from-kim-jong-un-with-regret-north-koreas-fancy-new-resort-now-bans-foreign-tourists/): North Korea barred foreign tourists from the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone after welcoming its first Russian visitors.
- [Who Is Wilawan Emsawat? Woman Behind Thailand's $12 Million Monk Sex Extortion Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/who-is-wilawan-emsawat-woman-behind-thailands-12-million-monk-sex-extortion-scandal/): Thai police say at least 11 monks were involved, all of whom have now been stripped of their robes
- [Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/pressure-builds-in-malaysia-to-reject-trumps-pro-israel-pick-as-ambassador/): Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.
- [Can Donald Trump fire Jerome Powell, US Federal Reserve chair?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/can-donald-trump-fire-jerome-powell-us-federal-reserve-chair/): Trump questions Fed Chair Powell’s tenure, hints fraud, yet experts view removal improbable due to legal constraints.
- [More Trouble For Indian Refined Oil In International Market As EU Targets Rosneft-Linked Refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/more-trouble-for-indian-refined-oil-in-international-market-as-eu-targets-rosneft-linked-refinery/): Kallas stressed that the EU would “keep raising the costs, so stopping the aggression becomes the only path forward for Moscow.”
- [Under Trump Pressure, Netanyahu Says He "Regrets" IDF Tank's "Mistaken" Shelling of Gaza Church | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/under-trump-pressure-netanyahu-says-he-regrets-idf-tanks-mistaken-shelling-of-gaza-church-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly expressed regret over the IDF’s “mistaken” shelling of Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church, which killed three civilians and wounded several others. The strike, which targeted an area near the church believed to be harboring militants, inadvertently damaged the church compound, sparking international condemnation. Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to acknowledge […]
- [Israel kills 26 in attacks, using ‘drone missiles packed with nails’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israel-kills-26-in-attacks-using-drone-missiles-packed-with-nails/): Gaza City and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, have been hit by Israel.
- [What TRF’s Terror Tag Means For India’s Push To Put Pakistan Back On FATF Grey List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/what-trfs-terror-tag-means-for-indias-push-to-put-pakistan-back-on-fatf-grey-list/): Sources say the government has written yet another letter to FATF to consider India’s demand to put Pakistan on the grey list for its involvement in terror activities
- [EU hits Russian oil, shadow fleet with new sanctions over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/eu-hits-russian-oil-shadow-fleet-with-new-sanctions-over-ukraine-war/): European Union says move amounts to one of the strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date linked to the war.
- [‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests across US against Trump policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/good-trouble-lives-on-protests-across-us-against-trump-policies/): A national day of action has been held to oppose what many see as a rollback of civil rights and liberties.
- [What is chronic venous insufficiency; how serious is Trump’s condition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/what-is-chronic-venous-insufficiency-how-serious-is-trumps-condition/): Trump’s physician confirmed no signs of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
- [US Breaks Silence, “Opposed Israeli Strikes” in Syria, Trump “Not Happy” With Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/us-breaks-silence-opposed-israeli-strikes-in-syria-trump-not-happy-with-netanyahu/): The US opposed Israel’s recent strikes in Syria, despite helping broker a peace deal. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce confirmed, “The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes.” She also noted President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and was clearly displeased with the Israeli actions. n18oc_crux
- [US “Opposed" Israel Strikes in Syria, Druze “Violated Truce” After Sharaa's Forces Left Sweida |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/us-opposed-israel-strikes-in-syria-druze-violated-truce-after-sharaas-forces-left-sweida-4k/): The United States said Thursday that it opposed its ally Israel’s strikes in Syria, a day after Washington helped broker a deal to end violence.”The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. “We are engaging diplomatically with Israel and Syria at the highest levels, both to address […]
- [UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/un-experts-cast-blame-on-rwanda-and-uganda-what-are-they-doing-in-drc/): M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.
- [UN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/un-talks-with-cypriot-leaders-fail-to-reach-deal-on-new-border-crossings/): Negotiations aimed at reuniting the divided island have been stalled since 2017.
- [‘Our Country Is Not A Junkyard’: What Trump Did To Anger This Small African Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/our-country-is-not-a-junkyard-what-trump-did-to-anger-this-small-african-nation/): The deported men from five different countries were sent to the African nation under Trump’s policy of relocating criminals when their own countries refuse to take them back
- [South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/south-korea-to-end-private-adoptions-after-inquiry-finds-abuse-rife/): More than 140,000 children had been sent overseas by Seoul following the devastating 1950-53 Korean War.
- [Myanmar military claims recapture of strategic town from rebel force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/myanmar-military-claims-recapture-of-strategic-town-from-rebel-force/): Ta’ang National Liberation Army rebels did not acknowledge the loss of Nawnghkio, saying they moved to ‘safe locations’.
- [India To Urge FaTF To Re-List Pakistan In Grey List Over Terror Financing Concerns | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/india-to-urge-fatf-to-re-list-pakistan-in-grey-list-over-terror-financing-concerns-news18/): India is set to raise concerns at the upcoming FATF plenary, pushing for Pakistan’s re-inclusion in the ‘grey list’ over its alleged failure to curb terror financing and activities linked to UN-designated groups. The move signals renewed pressure on Islamabad amid global counterterrorism efforts.
- [Journalist Swept Away While Reporting On Deadly Pakistan Floods | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/journalist-swept-away-while-reporting-on-deadly-pakistan-floods-video/): The reporter, standing in neck-deep water with a mic in hand, was giving a live report when strong currents pulled him under. The video was shared by Al Arabiya English on Facebook
- [Israel reportedly targets Bedouin convoy in Syria in wake of strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/israel-reportedly-targets-bedouin-convoy-in-syria-in-wake-of-strikes/): Qatar’s emir has condemned Israel’s days of attacks on Syria in a phone conversation with Syria’s president.
- [Tesla finally parks in India. But can it survive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/tesla-finally-parks-in-india-but-can-it-survive/): Elon Musk’s EV giant has launched its Model Y in Mumbai, but its $70,000 price tag may be its biggest speed bump.
- [India’s ban on Jane Street raises concerns over regulator role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/indias-ban-on-jane-street-raises-concerns-over-regulator-role/): India’s order banning Jane Street for alleged price manipulation has raised concerns over investor protection.
- [Trump Diagnosed With CVI: How Serious Is It And What Are The Treatment Options?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-diagnosed-with-cvi-how-serious-is-it-and-what-are-the-treatment-options/): The White House linked President Trump’s condition to his frequent handshakes and regular aspirin use, which he reportedly takes as a preventive measure against heart disease
- [Trump seeks release of grand jury transcripts as Epstein uproar widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-seeks-release-of-grand-jury-transcripts-as-epstein-uproar-widens/): US president threatens to sue US paper for publishing details of letter he allegedly wrote to deceased sex offender.
- ['Press Has To Learn To Be Truthful': Trump Threatens To Sue WSJ Over Epstein Letter Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/press-has-to-learn-to-be-truthful-trump-threatens-to-sue-wsj-over-epstein-letter-report/): US President Donald Trump said that he’d ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi ‘to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval’.
- [Protecting The Druze, Expanding Influence Or...What Is Driving Israel's Intervention In Syria? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/protecting-the-druze-expanding-influence-or-what-is-driving-israels-intervention-in-syria-4k/): For weeks, Israel and Syria have engaged in secret back-channel talks, searching for a diplomatic resolution to decades of tensions, mainly over territory captured by Israel from Syria during the Arab-Israeli war of 1967. But buoyed by its recent successes against Hezbollah and Iran, Israel carried out strikes on Syrian government forces and infrastructure this […]
- ['Can't Believe He Killed Himself Before...': Elon Musk Taunts Trump Again Over Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/cant-believe-he-killed-himself-before-elon-musk-taunts-trump-again-over-epstein-files/): Elon Musk, an ally-turned-rival of Trump, has repeatedly criticised the administration for failing to release the Epstein lives amid a rare split in the president’s MAGA base.
- [Ukraine appoints new prime minister in major government reshuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/ukraine-appoints-new-prime-minister-in-major-government-reshuffle/): Incoming Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko says she will focus on weapons production and the economy in her new role.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,240](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1240/): Here are the key events on day 1,240 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Felix Baumgartner, Who Jumped From Edge Of Space, Dies Paragliding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/felix-baumgartner-who-jumped-from-edge-of-space-dies-paragliding/): According to the Italian firefighters cited by AP, a paraglider crashed into the side of a swimming pool in the city of Porto Sant Elpidio.
- ['Zero Tolerance For Terrorism': India Welcomes US Move To Designate TRF As Foreign Terrorist Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/zero-tolerance-for-terrorism-india-welcomes-us-move-to-designate-trf-as-foreign-terrorist-group/): Post Content
- [Trump And Netanyahu On A Collision Course? Israel Bombs Syria, Setback To US' Normalization Bid | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-and-netanyahu-on-a-collision-course-israel-bombs-syria-setback-to-us-normalization-bid-4k/): Israel and the US appear to be on divergent paths in Syria and this could complicate the Trump administration’s plans for a normalization of ties between both nations. The July 16 strikes on Damascus marked a significant Israeli escalation against the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa and came despite his warming ties with the US […]
- [Starving Palestinians pepper-sprayed at GHF aid site in Gaza, video shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/starving-palestinians-pepper-sprayed-at-ghf-aid-site-in-gaza-video-shows/): Men, women and children seen running in all directions away from Israeli soldiers attacking the desperate aid seekers.
- [Will Israel ever get blowback for bombing its neighbours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/will-israel-ever-get-blowback-for-bombing-its-neighbours/): Israel has achieved plenty of short-term military gains, but will that outweigh regional, and international, isolation?
- [UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals: Qualified teams and schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/uefa-womens-euro-2025-semifinals-qualified-teams-and-schedule/): Holders England face Italy while world champions Spain take on Germany as the Women’s Euro enters its final week.
- [Trump’s big beautiful police state is here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/trumps-big-beautiful-police-state-is-here/): The unprecedented expansion of the immigration enforcement budget will pave the way for more policing and repression.
- [Video: Passengers jump from burning ship into the sea in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/video-passengers-jump-from-burning-ship-into-the-sea-in-indonesia/): Video shows people jumping into the sea as fire engulfs a passenger ship, the KM Barcelona VA, in Indonesia.
- [Israeli Druze, Troops Vow To ‘Defend’ Syria ‘Brothers’, Sharaa Says Bedouin ‘Fighters Out’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/israeli-druze-troops-vow-to-defend-syria-brothers-sharaa-says-bedouin-fighters-out-4k/): On July 20, US envoy Tom Barrack urged all sides in Syria’s Sweida to disarm as fighting resumed despite a Washington-brokered ceasefire. President Ahmed al-Sharaa claimed clashes were “halted” after Bedouin fighters were cleared from the city. But drone fire and rising casualties—at least 940 killed—persist. Israel prepared aid for Druze civilians, as 2,000 Israeli […]
- [‘Pet’ Project Made Easy: How AI, LSE Centre Will Help You Understand Your Dog, Cat Better Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/pet-project-made-easy-how-ai-lse-centre-will-help-you-understand-your-dog-cat-better-explained/): The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), will develop approaches to study feelings of animals
- [India-UK Trade Deal Incoming? | Major Economic Pact Likely on July 24 | Sources Reveal Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/india-uk-trade-deal-incoming-major-economic-pact-likely-on-july-24-sources-reveal-details/): | India-UK Trade Deal Likely On July 24-Sources In a major development, India and the United Kingdom are likely to seal their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on July 24, according to top government sources. This pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments, and economic cooperation, creating new opportunities for industries, startups, and […]
- [Poirier loses to Holloway in UFC 318 retirement fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/poirier-loses-to-holloway-in-ufc-318-retirement-fight/): Justin Poirier couldn’t secure a dream sendoff in final fight of his 16-year storied UFC career, losing to Max Holloway.
- [Tsunami alert after powerful earthquakes hit Russia’s Pacific coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/tsunami-alert-after-powerful-earthquakes-hit-russias-pacific-coast/): Three major earthquakes, one with a magnitude of 7.4, are recorded off the Pacific coast of Russia.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israeli strikes in Damascus to floods in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-strikes-in-damascus-to-floods-in-mexico/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/manny-pacquiao-mario-barrios-fight-to-majority-draw/): The 46-year old’s comeback bid for 13th world title fell short with a draw against WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios.
- [At least 14 dead in South Korea after heavy rains trigger landslide, floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/at-least-14-dead-in-south-korea-after-heavy-rains-trigger-landslide-floods/): Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place.
- [US Delta’s Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing In Los Angeles As Engine Catches Fire During Take-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/us-deltas-boeing-767-makes-emergency-landing-in-los-angeles-as-engine-catches-fire-during-take-off/): A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Atlanta was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an emergency landing on Friday after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. Footage of Flight DL446, operated by a Boeing 767-400 (tail number N836MH), shows flames coming from the aircraft’s left engine […]
- [Twin Earthquakes Of Magnitude 6.5 Strike Off Russian Coast, Tsunami Alert Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/twin-earthquakes-of-magnitude-6-5-strike-off-russian-coast-tsunami-alert-issued/): Post Content
- [Japan votes in election seen as key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/japan-votes-in-election-seen-as-key-test-for-prime-minister-shigeru-ishiba/): Opinion polls suggest Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party may fall short of a majority in Upper House elections.
- [Typhoon Wipha causes flight disruptions in Hong Kong, southern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/typhoon-wipha-causes-flight-disruptions-in-hong-kong-southern-china/): Hong Kong issues highest tropical cyclone warning and China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces are put on high alert.
- [Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Passes Away After Nearly 20 Years In Coma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/saudi-arabias-sleeping-prince-passes-away-after-nearly-20-years-in-coma/): The Sleeping Prince fell into a coma in the mid-2000s after sustaining a severe brain injury in a car accident.
- ['Why Iran-Backed Houthis But Not US-Backed IDF': Zohran Mamdani Hits Out At UK Broadcaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/why-iran-backed-houthis-but-not-us-backed-idf-zohran-mamdani-hits-out-at-uk-broadcaster/): Zohran Mamdani hit out at the BBC for always referring to the Houthi group as being backed by Iran, but never referring to Israeli PM Netanyahu as a “war criminal”.
- [3 Dead In Shooting Incident In Washington's Renton, Police Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/3-dead-in-shooting-incident-in-washingtons-renton-police-probe-underway/): A shooting was reported in Renton, Washington, resulting in three casualties. Police said the area was an active scene and urged people to avoid going there.
- [Over 200 Dead, 560 Injured As Monsoon Rains And Flash Floods Batter Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/over-200-dead-560-injured-as-monsoon-rains-and-flash-floods-batter-pakistan/): The United Nations has raised concerns about potential glacier lake outburst floods in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,242](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1242/): Here are the key events on day 1,242 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Exploited Patients For Sex': Indian-Origin Doctor Charged With Medical Fraud, Assault In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/exploited-patients-for-sex-indian-origin-doctor-charged-with-medical-fraud-assault-in-us/): Dr Kalra demanded sexual favours from the female patients, including oral sex, in return for the prescriptions.
- ['That's True': Old Video Resurfaces Of Trump Being Called 'Sexual Predator' In Front Of Ivanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/thats-true-old-video-resurfaces-of-trump-being-called-sexual-predator-in-front-of-ivanka/): An old video of Trump and Ivanka at The Howard Stern Show in 2006 resurfaced amid the Epstein row, where Trump seemed to say “That’s true” after being called a sexual predator.
- [New Satellite Image Hints At Indian Missile Strike On Pakistan’s Kirana Hills During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/new-satellite-image-hints-at-indian-missile-strike-on-pakistans-kirana-hills-during-op-sindoor/): The satellite images were analysed and shared on X by geo-intelligence researcher and satellite imagery expert Damien Symon.
- [Syria clears fighters from Druze city of Suwayda, declares end to clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/syria-clears-fighters-from-druze-city-of-suwayda-declares-end-to-clashes/): Claim comes after a new truce between Druze and Bedouin groups in Suwayda and a US-brokered deal to end Israeli strikes.
- [Usyk knocks out Dubois in fifth to unify heavyweight boxing belts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/usyk-knocks-out-dubois-in-fifth-to-unify-heavyweight-boxing-belts/): Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois of United Kingdom to unify the heavyweight title belts in London.
- [Weeks-old baby dies of starvation in Gaza hospital during ongoing blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/weeks-old-baby-dies-of-starvation-in-gaza-hospital-during-ongoing-blockade/): Medical sources also report 116 killed across Gaza, including 38 desperate residents seeking food at GHF site.
- [Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party rallies for fair elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/bangladeshs-largest-islamist-party-rallies-for-fair-elections/): The South Asian country is expected to head to the polls next year.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent Russia offer of new peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-sent-russia-offer-of-new-peace-talks/): Ukrainian leader also reiterates readiness for face-to-face meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
- [Could Trump’s threats against Brazil backfire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/could-trumps-threats-against-brazil-backfire/): US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless ex-leader Bolsonaro’s prosecution is dropped.
- [Gaza Hitman Abu Shabab Slams Israeli Violence, Claims "Oct. 7 No Excuse for Collective Punishment"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/gaza-hitman-abu-shabab-slams-israeli-violence-claims-oct-7-no-excuse-for-collective-punishment/): Gaza-based commander Abu Shabab, linked to Palestinian resistance groups, has condemned Israel’s ongoing military campaign, asserting that the October 7 attack cannot justify the collective punishment of civilians in Gaza. As airstrikes intensify and humanitarian conditions worsen, Shabab accuses Israel of leveraging the Oct. 7 incident to escalate violence and suppress Palestinian resistance. His remarks […]
- [Trump Says 'Left Lunatics' Won't Be Satisfied Even If Court Approves Epstein File Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/trump-says-left-lunatics-wont-be-satisfied-even-if-court-approves-epstein-file-release/): Trump made the remarks while confirming that he has asked the US Justice Department to release all grand jury testimony concerning Epstein
- [Video Shows US Delta's Boeing 787 Engine On Fire Mid-Air Before Emergency Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/video-shows-us-deltas-boeing-787-engine-on-fire-mid-air-before-emergency-landing/): The pilots quickly turned the aircraft around and landed it safely back at LAX. No injuries were reported
- [Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/dozens-dead-after-tourist-boat-capsizes-in-vietnams-halong-bay/): The boat carrying 53 people tipped over as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea.
- [US Flight Diverted After Man Tries To Open Emergency Door Mid-Air, Threatens To Kill Attendant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/us-flight-diverted-after-man-tries-to-open-emergency-door-mid-air-threatens-to-kill-attendant/): The SkyWest Flight 612 was carrying 67 passengers and four crew members when the disturbance took place
- [India May Pursue Extradition Of Babbar Khalsa Terrorist Batala, Others Linked To Khalistani Network From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/india-may-pursue-extradition-of-babbar-khalsa-terrorist-batala-others-linked-to-khalistani-network-from-us/): Top sources have told News18 that, following a major crackdown by US law enforcement agencies, all such wanted persons are being pursued legally
- [Bath & Body Works Faces Lawsuit After Candle Explodes In Woman's Face, Causes Serious Injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/bath-body-works-faces-lawsuit-after-candle-explodes-in-womans-face-causes-serious-injuries/): Renita Francois, a former City Hall official, suffered severe burns from a Bath & Body Works candle explosion on January 19, 2023. She is suing Bath & Body Works.
- ["Swap Only Option" Hamas Mocks Israel's Failure to Free Hostages, Eyes End to Starvation Policy | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/swap-only-option-hamas-mocks-israels-failure-to-free-hostages-eyes-end-to-starvation-policy-4k/): Hamas has mocked Israel’s failure to rescue hostages through military means, declaring that a prisoner swap is the only viable option left. Calling the war a “strategic collapse” for Israel, Hamas accused it of using starvation as a weapon against Gaza civilians. The group demands a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to the blockade […]
- [At Least 34 Killed, Children Among Tourists Missing As Boat Capsizes In Vietnam's Ha Long Bay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/at-least-34-killed-children-among-tourists-missing-as-boat-capsizes-in-vietnams-ha-long-bay/): The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized in the UNESCO World Heritage site because of sudden heavy rain
- [South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/south-korea-ex-leader-yoon-indicted-as-martial-law-probe-continues/): Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations.
- [Starvation is killing my nieces and I cannot do anything to save them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/starvation-is-killing-my-nieces-and-i-cannot-do-anything-to-save-them/): Children are falling victim to Israel’s starvation strategy aimed at destroying Gaza’s younger generations.
- [Europe Loses Out On Weapons As Trump Prioritises Ukraine? US ‘Reshuffles’ Patriot Delivery To… | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/europe-loses-out-on-weapons-as-trump-prioritises-ukraine-us-reshuffles-patriot-delivery-to-4k/): The US has advanced Germany in Patriot deliveries to backfill two units for Ukraine, delaying Switzerland’s order amid rising demand from Kyiv. Production lines in the West are strained, prompting Washington to reprioritize and negotiate new deals with NATO allies. Trump’s administration seeks allied funding for Ukraine-bound weapons. Meanwhile, the US Army issued an RFI […]
- [SCO Summit 2025 News | EAM S.Jaishankar Portrays A Firm Stance At The Shanghai Summit | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/sco-summit-2025-news-eam-s-jaishankar-portrays-a-firm-stance-at-the-shanghai-summit-news18/): | EAM’s firm stance at the Shanghai Summit, S Jaishankar highlights 3 evils at the SCO Summit- Terror, separatism and extremism n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Epstein Files Case | What Happened To The Additional Files That Were Promised? | Trump News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/epstein-files-case-what-happened-to-the-additional-files-that-were-promised-trump-news-news18/): | Trump-Epstein saga: What happened to the additional files that were promised?Democrat Strategist Theryn Bond (@WalkingMicDrop) shares her views n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Coldplay Concert Sparks Scandal: CEO Caught in Viral Kiss Cam Controversy | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/coldplay-concert-sparks-scandal-ceo-caught-in-viral-kiss-cam-controversy-world-360-news18/): Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristen Cabot became the center of a viral scandal at a Coldplay concert, caught on the kiss cam. Amid speculation of an affair, Byron’s wife deleted her social media, while the internet erupted with memes and theories, dubbing it ‘Coldplaygate.’ n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Donald Trump Threatens 100% Secondary Tariffs On Nations Trading With Russia | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/donald-trump-threatens-100-secondary-tariffs-on-nations-trading-with-russia-world-360-news18/): Donald Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on nations trading with Russia unless a peace deal with Ukraine is reached in 50 days. This move could deepen the divide between BRICS and NATO, impacting countries like India and China heavily reliant on Russian oil. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China Starts Construction Of Mega-Dam On Brahmaputra In Tibet. What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/china-starts-construction-of-mega-dam-on-brahmaputra-in-tibet-what-it-means-for-india/): The dam project, called the Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project, involves the construction of five cascade power stations
- [Protests held across UK supporting banned Palestine Action despite arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/protests-held-across-uk-supporting-banned-palestine-action-despite-arrests/): UK’s Met police says 55 people have been arrested in Parliament Square for displaying placards in support of the group.
- ['Show Proof': Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Denies TRF Role In Pahalgam Attack In Resurfaced Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/show-proof-pakistans-ishaq-dar-denies-trf-role-in-pahalgam-attack-in-resurfaced-video/): In the video, recorded in Pakistan’s parliament in April, Dar said that Islamabad does not consider TRF to be an ‘illegal’ group
- [At Least 21 Killed, Dozens Injured After Bus Overturns In Southern Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/at-least-21-killed-dozens-injured-after-bus-overturns-in-southern-iran/): Officials confirmed that rescue efforts are ongoing and said that further information, including the final casualty figures, will be released once the operation is complete
- [Fact check: Does ICE have higher detention standards than prisons in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/fact-check-does-ice-have-higher-detention-standards-than-prisons-in-us/): Gaps in detention standards for immigrants lead to inconsistent practices and poor conditions, watchdog groups say.
- [Bus crash in southern Iran kills at least 21, injures 34](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/bus-crash-in-southern-iran-kills-at-least-21-injures-34/): Rescue operations are ongoing south of Shiraz, in Fars province.
- [The Epstein Crisis: A MAGA mess of Trump’s making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/the-epstein-crisis-a-maga-mess-of-trumps-making/): MAGA’s Epstein obsession, once stoked by Trump, is now fracturing his cabinet and supporters.
- [Unidentified drone kills PKK member, injures another in northern Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/unidentified-drone-kills-pkk-member-injures-another-in-northern-iraq/): Attack is first of its kind in months and occurs as PKK has begun disarmament, ending armed campaign against Turkiye.
- [At Least 20 Injured After Car Plows Into Crowd In Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/at-least-20-injured-after-car-plows-into-crowd-in-los-angeles/): A vehicle drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, injuring over 20 people. Four are in critical condition and eight others seriously injured, says the LA Fire Department
- [Vehicle driven into crowd in Los Angeles injuring more than 20: LAFD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/vehicle-driven-into-crowd-in-los-angeles-injuring-more-than-20-lafd/): The car was driven into a crowd of people in East Hollywood in the early hours of Saturday.
- [Diljit Dosanjh’s new film is a global success. Why can’t Indians watch it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/diljit-dosanjhs-new-film-is-a-global-success-why-cant-indians-watch-it/): Indian cinemagoers are barred from the Punjabi and Bollywood actor’s latest hit over objections to Pakistani co-star.
- [Weeks Before Crackdown On TRF, India's Vikram Misri Provided Dossier To US & UN Teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/weeks-before-crackdown-on-trf-indias-vikram-misri-provided-dossier-to-us-un-teams/): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented irrefutable evidence tracing TRF’s command structure and operational ties to the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan’s intelligence services
- [Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/genocide-or-tragedy-ukraine-poland-at-odds-over-volyn-massacre-of-1943/): More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles.
- ['Even Tried My Wrist': 'Vampire' Football Coach's Blood-For-Grades Scandal Shocks Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/even-tried-my-wrist-vampire-football-coachs-blood-for-grades-scandal-shocks-taiwan/): The coach compelled female students to donate blood—sometimes as often as thrice a day—on the premise that it would help them earn academic credits needed for graduation
- [Gaza students sit exams for first time since war began in October 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/gaza-students-sit-exams-for-first-time-since-war-began-in-october-2023/): Some 1,500 students are scheduled to sit their end-of-school exam, despite Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Syria declares new Suwayda ceasefire, deploys forces to ‘restore security’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/syria-declares-new-suwayda-ceasefire-deploys-forces-to-restore-security/): Israeli intervention ‘reignited tensions’, with fighting ‘a dangerous turning point’, President al-Sharaa said.
- [DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/dr-congo-m23-rebels-sign-deal-in-qatar-to-end-fighting-in-eastern-congo/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/japans-minority-govt-faces-election-setback-over-inflation-immigration/): Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan’s electorate.
- [Trump believes five fighter jets were shot down in India-Pakistan conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/trump-believes-five-fighter-jets-were-shot-down-in-india-pakistan-conflict/): US president, who has claimed credit for the truce in May, says planes were being shot out of the air.
- [How did Albert Luthuli, anti-apartheid hero, really die in 1967?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/how-did-albert-luthuli-anti-apartheid-hero-really-die-in-1967/): An inquest ruled Chief Luthuli, Nobel laureate, died when he was hit by a train, but new evidence casts doubt on that.
- [Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/colombias-petro-visits-haiti-to-help-bolster-security-amid-gang-violence/): Colombian leader opened a new embassy in Haiti, while talks focus on security and the fight against drug trafficking.
- [‘Full Confidence In Rigour & Accuracy’: WSJ Owner Dow Jones Hits Back At Trump’s $10B Lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/full-confidence-in-rigour-accuracy-wsj-owner-dow-jones-hits-back-at-trumps-10b-lawsuit/): Trump had alleged WSJ of publishing a defamatory and false story regarding his past interactions with Epstein in a 18 page complaint filed in a federal court in Miami
- [US President Trump Big Claim On Operation Sindoor, “5 Jets Were Shot Down” |Which Side? No One Knows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/us-president-trump-big-claim-on-operation-sindoor-5-jets-were-shot-down-which-side-no-one-knows/): U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that “five jets were shot down” during the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. His remarks came during a private dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House, though he did not clarify which country’s aircraft were downed.The comment has reignited global attention […]
- [Donald Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency: How Serious Is It And What’s the Treatment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/donald-trump-diagnosed-with-chronic-venous-insufficiency-how-serious-is-it-and-whats-the-treatment/): Donald Trump is battling a vein condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), which commonly affects people over 70. Though not life-threatening, it can be quite painful
- [Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/four-dead-as-south-korea-lashed-by-torrential-rain-displacing-thousands/): Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued.
- [2 Indians Killed, One Abducted In 'Heinous' Terror Attack On Their Worksite In Niger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/2-indians-killed-one-abducted-in-heinous-terror-attack-on-their-worksite-in-niger/): At least two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives, and one was abducted during a clash between local police and a militant group at their worksite in Niger.
- [US Justice Department Files Motion To Unseal Epstein Transcripts: When Will They Be Made Public?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/us-justice-department-files-motion-to-unseal-epstein-transcripts-when-will-they-be-made-public/): The DOJ’s filing came after Donald Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to act, following mounting pressure from his MAGA base to release Epstein-related records
- [US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro ‘witch-hunt’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/us-restricts-visas-for-brazilian-officials-over-bolsonaro-witch-hunt/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Brazilian Supreme Court judge of creating a ‘persecution, censorship complex’.
- [Media Reports On Air India Crash Speculative & Premature, Says US Transport Safety Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/media-reports-on-air-india-crash-speculative-premature-says-us-transport-safety-body/): NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the report was preliminary, echoing India’s stance of calling out foreign media outlets for ‘irresponsible’ reporting on the Air India flight crash
- [At least 9 killed, many abducted in ‘bandit’ gang attack in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/at-least-9-killed-many-abducted-in-bandit-gang-attack-in-nigeria/): Many women and children were reportedly abducted in the deadly attack in Zamfara State.
- [Astronomer CEO Andy Byron ‘Negotiating’ Exit, Placed On Leave After Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-negotiating-exit-placed-on-leave-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-row/): Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot have been in the eye of the storm since their kiss cam moment went viral on social media, prompting Astronomer to issue a statement.
- ['There Should Be No Double Standards': India On EU Sanctions Targeting Russia's Energy Revenues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/there-should-be-no-double-standards-india-on-eu-sanctions-targeting-russias-energy-revenues/): India hit back at the European Union over its sanctions on the Indian oil refinery of Russian energy giant Rosneft, stressing that there should be “no double standards,” especially when it comes to energy trade.In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures. -newsNews18 Mobile […]
- ['I Think 5 Jets Were...': Trump Remains At It, Repeats ‘Stopped India-Pakistan War’ Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/i-think-5-jets-were-trump-remains-at-it-repeats-stopped-india-pakistan-war-claim/): India has categorically denied Trump’s claims of a mediation between New Delhi and Islamabad over a ceasefire in May. However, Trump has repeatedly repeated his claims.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,241](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1241/): Here are the key events on day 1,241 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trouble Mounting For Yunus? US-Based Rights Group Seeks UN Probe Into Bangladesh Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/trouble-mounting-for-yunus-us-based-rights-group-seeks-un-probe-into-bangladesh-violence/): As diplomatic pressure mounts and civil society voices grow louder, the coming weeks may prove critical for both Yunus and Bangladesh’s political landscape
- ['Build New Syrian Identity': US Brokers Israel-Syria Ceasefire As Clashes Rock Druze Heartland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/build-new-syrian-identity-us-brokers-israel-syria-ceasefire-as-clashes-rock-druze-heartland/): Israel carried out with major strikes in the heart of the capital Damascus, including hitting the army’s headquarters, earlier this week.
- [Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Syria Amid Tensions With US Support | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/ceasefire-agreement-reached-between-israel-and-syria-amid-tensions-with-us-support-news18/): Breaking news: A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria has been announced by U.S. Ambassador Tom Barak. This development comes after recent Israeli airstrikes in Damascus aimed at protecting Syrian Druze, marking a significant shift in regional tensions. n18oc_world
- [Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Over Report That He Gifted Sexually Suggestive Drawing To Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-report-that-he-gifted-sexually-suggestive-drawing-to-epstein/): Donald Trump sought at least $10 billion in damages over WSJ report that he sent birthday greetings to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which included a sexually suggestive drawing.
- ['Little Group Fading Fast': Trump Mocks BRICS In Latest Remark, Repeats 10% Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/little-group-fading-fast-trump-mocks-brics-in-latest-remark-repeats-10-tariff-threat/): Donald Trump took credit for undermining the BRICS group’s attempts to challenge the global dominance of the US dollar, vowing that he would never let that happen.
- [Syria, Israel agree US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda clashes, envoy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/syria-israel-agree-us-brokered-ceasefire-amid-suwayda-clashes-envoy-says/): US ambassador says truce was ‘supported’ by the US and ’embraced’ by Turkiye, Jordan and Syria’s neighbours.
- [Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch for $10bn over Epstein story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-rupert-murdoch-for-10bn-over-epstein-story/): US Justice Department files a motion in Manhattan federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein cases.
- [Democrats Are Making Epstein Files A Campaign Issue To Rile Trump's Base Ahead Of 2026 Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/19/democrats-are-making-epstein-files-a-campaign-issue-to-rile-trumps-base-ahead-of-2026-midterms/): Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, spoke to CNN’s Pamela Brown on why her and other Democratic members are now demanding the release of the Epstein files. “If you see such a need to investigate this, why didn’t you raise it during the Biden administration? We couldn’t find that you made any public comments about […]
- [US attorney general paves way for more convicted criminals to own guns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/us-attorney-general-paves-way-for-more-convicted-criminals-to-own-guns/): Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.
- [Palestinian child shot dead in West Bank by Israeli forces amid land grabs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/palestinian-child-shot-dead-in-west-bank-by-israeli-forces-amid-land-grabs/): The 13-year-old was hit with live ammunition near Jenin and reportedly denied medical treatment by Israeli soldiers.
- [Trump says newly signed crypto law will establish ‘American dominance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/trump-says-newly-signed-crypto-law-will-establish-american-dominance/): White House features crypto industry leaders investigated by the government, as critics highlight Trump’s crypto ties.
- [Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/hezbollah-says-it-will-not-give-up-weapons-despite-us-proposal/): Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.
- [Who is Handala, the inspiration behind latest Gaza flotilla ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/who-is-handala-the-inspiration-behind-latest-gaza-flotilla-ship/): Handala is the new Freedom Flotilla vessel carrying activists and humanitarian aid to challenge the Israeli blockade.
- [Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/venezuela-frees-10-americans-in-swap-for-deported-migrants-in-el-salvador/): President Donald Trump had deported nearly 200 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador prison, raising fears for their safety.
- [Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/slovenias-parliament-votes-to-legalise-assisted-dying/): Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.
- [Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/is-the-international-community-finally-speaking-up-about-israel/): Many across the world are rounding on Israel’s war on Gaza, with states in the ‘Global South’ leading the way.
- [Explosion at Los Angeles police training centre kills three officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/explosion-at-los-angeles-police-training-centre-kills-three-officers/): Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said there is ‘no threat to the community’ after the deadly blast closed local roads.
- [Is the voting system in the UK fair?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/is-the-voting-system-in-the-uk-fair/): Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy.
- [Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles Sheriff’s training facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/18/three-killed-in-explosion-at-los-angeles-sheriffs-training-facility/): Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed in an explosion at a training facility.
- [Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/philippines-marcos-to-meet-trump-seeking-trade-deal/): Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.
- ['We Offer Karma-Free Meals': ISCKON Reacts To Man Eating Chicken At Govinda Restaurant In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/we-offer-karma-free-meals-isckon-reacts-to-man-eating-chicken-at-govinda-restaurant-in-london/): ISKCON condemned the incident where a man was eating chicken at Govinda’s restaurant in London. The restaurant emphasized its vegan and vegetarian principles.
- [IDF Moves Into Deir Al-Balah Where 'Hostages Are Held', Families Blast Israel's "Aimless" Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/idf-moves-into-deir-al-balah-where-hostages-are-held-families-blast-israels-aimless-gaza-war/): The IDF has launched a major ground and air assault on Deir al-Balah, believed to be the site where several Israeli hostages are held, marking the first such incursion into the city since the war began. The move, following evacuation orders and heavy airstrikes, has killed dozens and worsened the humanitarian crisis, drawing sharp criticism […]
- ["No One Is Above Law" Trump Posts AI Video Of Obama's 'Arrest' Amid 2016 Election 'Fraud' Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/no-one-is-above-law-trump-posts-ai-video-of-obamas-arrest-amid-2016-election-fraud-claims/): President Donald Trump stepped up his attack on Barack Obama by posting an AI-generated video of the FBI arresting the former President in the Oval Office. The video begins with Obama saying, “especially the President is above the law”. It then features many US politicians stating, “no one is above the law.” The clip then […]
- [Hindu Communities Under Attack: A Call for Action Against Hate Crimes | The Right Stand | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/hindu-communities-under-attack-a-call-for-action-against-hate-crimes-the-right-stand-news18/): Recent attacks on ISKCON temples in Utah and London highlight a disturbing trend of hate crimes against Hindus. A man provocatively ate chicken in a vegetarian restaurant, igniting outrage and calls for action against targeted disrespect towards Hindu communities. n18oc_world
- [Weaken Israel, Boost Axis Of Resistance, Prevent Normalization: Decoding Iran's Syria Gameplan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/weaken-israel-boost-axis-of-resistance-prevent-normalization-decoding-irans-syria-gameplan-4k/): The possibility of Iran directly entering the Syria conflict remains a complex but very real possibility. While Iran is deeply entangled in Syrian affair, supporting the previous Assad regime through the IRGC and Hezbollah. Its motivation is not rooted in defending the Druze minority. Iran has no ideological or sectarian affinity with the Druze, a […]
- [F-35B Fighter Jet Set To Soar Home After Five-Week Grounding In Kerala #brasstacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/f-35b-fighter-jet-set-to-soar-home-after-five-week-grounding-in-kerala-brasstacks-news18/): After five weeks of being grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport due to hydraulic issues, the Royal Navy’s F-35B jet is set to fly back to the UK. A team of British engineers successfully repaired the aircraft, which incurred significant parking fees during its stay. n18oc_worldWatch
- [Bangladesh plane crash: What we know, what’s the latest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/bangladesh-plane-crash-what-we-know-whats-the-latest/): A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 crashed into a school in Dhaka’s Uttara neighbourhood, killing at least 19 people.
- [At least 49 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel sends tanks into Deir el-Balah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/at-least-49-killed-in-gaza-attacks-as-israel-sends-tanks-into-deir-el-balah/): Israeli military sends tanks into parts of city in central Gaza for first time since it launched the war on Gaza.
- [In Coma Since 2005 After Devastating Car Crash, Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' Al Waleed bin Khaled Dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/in-coma-since-2005-after-devastating-car-crash-saudis-sleeping-prince-al-waleed-bin-khaled-dies/): Saudi Arabia’s Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled Al-Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince” after spending 20 years in a coma following a devastating car crash in London, died at the age of 36. Al-Waleed, the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, was 15 years old when he was involved in a high-speed […]
- [Pakistan arrests over a dozen suspects as ‘honour killing’ video goes viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/pakistan-arrests-over-a-dozen-suspects-as-honour-killing-video-goes-viral/): Thirteen arrested in Balochistan province for alleged involvement in the killing of a couple ordered by a tribal leader.
- [“We’re afraid to talk about Gaza”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/were-afraid-to-talk-about-gaza/): Joaquin Phoenix calls Gaza situation “horrible” and questions new aid methods over trusted distribution channels.
- [This is how people are trying not to starve in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/this-is-how-people-are-trying-not-to-starve-in-gaza/): Gaza’s health ministry says 18 people have starved to death in the last 72-hours, including four children.
- [Russia ‘Favours' Talks With Ukraine, Working on Dates as Drones Wreak Havoc at Moscow Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/russia-favours-talks-with-ukraine-working-on-dates-as-drones-wreak-havoc-at-moscow-airports/): Major Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia sowed chaos at major airports on July 21, as Moscow faced drones for the fifth straight nightThe wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on southern Russia halted train traffic in the Rostov region and disrupted air travel in Moscow 0:00 INTRO 1:56 RUSSIAN STRIKES ROCK KHARKIV, BURNS KYIV 3:06 “THE […]
- [Syria Evacuates Bedouin From Sweida, US Calls Israeli Strikes "Confusing", Druze Appeal To Trump |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/syria-evacuates-bedouin-from-sweida-us-calls-israeli-strikes-confusing-druze-appeal-to-trump-4k/): Syria’s Interior Ministry reached a deal to evacuate civilians from the Sweida governorate due to the ongoing security situation, SANA reported on July 21. Ahmad al-Dalati, Sweida’s internal security chief, confirmed that the agreement followed intensive efforts by the Interior Ministry. He said that the deal “aims to facilitate the departure of civilians affected by […]
- [Scientists Test mRNA Shot That ‘Wakes Up’ Immune System Against Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/scientists-test-mrna-shot-that-wakes-up-immune-system-against-cancer/): Scientists have developed an mRNA vaccine that boosts tumor-fighting effects, showing promising results that would possibly lead to universal cancer vaccines.
- [Loud Bang, Then Screams: Videos Capture Panic On Dhaka Streets After Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/loud-bang-then-screams-videos-capture-panic-on-dhaka-streets-after-plane-crash/): At least 19 people died and over 100 were injured in the deadly plane crash on a school in Bangladesh’s Dhaka on Monday.
- [Putin-Trump Meeting In Beijing In October? Kremlin Says ‘Can’t Rule It Out’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/putin-trump-meeting-in-beijing-in-october-kremlin-says-cant-rule-it-out/): The Kremlin hasn’t ruled out a potential meeting between Putin and Trump in Beijing this September.
- [Israel ‘Destroys Houthi Den’, ‘Rains Drones On Yemen For First Time’, Katz Warns of Tehran Fate | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/israel-destroys-houthi-den-rains-drones-on-yemen-for-first-time-katz-warns-of-tehran-fate-4k/): Israeli drones struck key Houthi military infrastructure at Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting vessels, equipment, and fuel tanks in a precision operation—marking the first drone-only Israeli strike of its kind. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Houthis would face the “fate of Tehran” if they continue attacking Israel, following recent missile launches from Yemen. The strike […]
- [Why Ellen DeGeneres Relocated To UK? Comedian Reveals If Trump Was The Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/why-ellen-degeneres-relocated-to-uk-comedian-reveals-if-trump-was-the-reason/): The comedian revealed that she and her partner have permanently settled in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
- [Bangladesh military plane crashes into school building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/bangladesh-military-plane-crashes-into-school-building/): Video shows fire and smoke after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka’s Uttara district
- [What is the ‘kill zone’ people in Gaza need to cross to receive aid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/what-is-the-kill-zone-people-in-gaza-need-to-cross-to-receive-aid/): Hundreds of starving, aid-seeking Palestinians in Gaza have lost their lives to Israeli aggression or starvation.
- [Why is the UN not declaring famine in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/why-is-the-un-not-declaring-famine-in-gaza/): Political and technical considerations can no longer be an excuse to overlook the starvation of Palestinians.
- [Forced To Eat Like Dogs, Urinate In Public: Immigrants Face Inhuman Conditions At US Facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/forced-to-eat-like-dogs-urinate-in-public-immigrants-face-inhuman-conditions-at-us-facility/): The 92-page document, released this week, highlights mistreatment at three facilities in Miami.
- [Video: Death toll rises after South Korea floods and landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/video-death-toll-rises-after-south-korea-floods-and-landslides/): Days of torrential rain and landslides in South Korea have killed at least 18 people.
- [Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus, killing at least 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/bangladesh-air-force-plane-crashes-into-college-campus-killing-at-least-19/): Mostly students killed and more than 50 wounded as training aircraft crashes into campus in capital Dhaka.
- [Barcelona sign Rashford from Man Utd on loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/barcelona-sign-rashford-from-man-utd-on-loan/): Barcelona agree deal to sign England international Marcus Rashford on an initial loan deal from Manchester United.
- [Syria evacuates Bedouins from clashes-hit Suwayda as shaky ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/syria-evacuates-bedouins-from-clashes-hit-suwayda-as-shaky-ceasefire-holds/): Bedouin families leave Druze-majority city after truce in southern province halts bloody clashes between communities.
- [Kenya activist gets bail after arrest over illegal possession of ammunition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/kenya-activist-gets-bail-after-arrest-over-illegal-possession-of-ammunition/): Boniface Mwangi, a former photojournalist, was charged over alleged role in deadly antigovernment protests in June.
- [Pakistan 'Honour' Killing: Couple Shot Dead For ‘Marrying By Choice’, Killers Film Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/pakistan-honour-killing-couple-shot-dead-for-marrying-by-choice-killers-film-act/): Police in southwestern Pakistan arrested 11 suspects after a viral video showed a couple murdered for marrying without family approval, sparking outrage in Balochistan.
- [Navies of Russia, Iran ‘Come Together’ In Caspian Sea As Tehran Declares Nuke Talks With Europe | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/navies-of-russia-iran-come-together-in-caspian-sea-as-tehran-declares-nuke-talks-with-europe-4k/): Russia and Iran will begin the three-day CASAREX 2025 joint drills in the Caspian Sea on July 21, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reportedThese drills come soon after Israel and the US struck Iran, and as Washington doubles down on its pledge to arm Ukraine, which is at war with RussiaAccording to the report, the three-day […]
- [Russia Retaliates Against Ukraine Drone Barrage, Kills 2 In Latest Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/russia-retaliates-against-ukraine-drone-barrage-kills-2-in-latest-airstrikes/): Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia led to a retaliatory strike with missiles and drones, killing two and injuring 15. Zelenskyy claimed the attack caused widespread damage.
- [US Bunker Buster's "Weak Spot" Revealed? China Finds Attack Tactic to ‘Stop’ Bomb That Hit Iran | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/us-bunker-busters-weak-spot-revealed-china-finds-attack-tactic-to-stop-bomb-that-hit-iran-4k/): China claims to have found a “weak spot” in the U.S. GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb used in strikes on Iran, revealing that its heavily armored nose contrasts with much thinner, vulnerable side armor. Chinese military researchers suggest that anti-aircraft guns like the Swiss Oerlikon GDF—used by Iran—could potentially intercept the bomb mid-flight if fired from less […]
- [Syria’s Bedouin clans withdraw from Druze city of Suwayda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/syrias-bedouin-clans-withdraw-from-druze-city-of-suwayda/): Clashes between two communities kill more than 250 people and threaten to unravel already fragile post-war transition.
- [Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza hears gunfire during Israeli assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/al-jazeera-reporter-in-gaza-hears-gunfire-during-israeli-assault/): Gunfire could be heard close to Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum as he reported on an Israeli assault in Deir el Balah
- [South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/south-korea-mulls-allowing-individual-tours-to-north-korea-as-tensions-ease/): Unification ministry in Seoul says allowing individual tours will not violate international sanctions.
- ['If My Little Kids Are Away': Elon Musk Returns To 7-Day Workweek, Sleeping In Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/if-my-little-kids-are-away-elon-musk-returns-to-7-day-workweek-sleeping-in-office/): Elon Musk is back to a seven-day workweek, sleeping in the office due to pressures at Tesla, SpaceX, X, and new AI and government projects. He admits it’s painful.
- [Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School Building; At Least One Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/bangladesh-air-force-training-jet-crashes-into-dhaka-school-building-at-least-one-killed/): The Fire Service and Civil Defence confirmed the death of at least one person in the incident.
- [Astronomer's HR Exec In Coldplay Storm Married Into Elite 'Boston Brahmin' Clan, Owns $2.2 Mn Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/astronomers-hr-exec-in-coldplay-storm-married-into-elite-boston-brahmin-clan-owns-2-2-mn-home/): Kristin is married to Andrew Cabot, the sixth-generation owner of Privateer Rum, a family-run spirits company built on old industrial fortune
- [Iran To Hold Meeting With China, Russia Over Nuclear Program & UN Snapback Mechanism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/iran-to-hold-meeting-with-china-russia-over-nuclear-program-un-snapback-mechanism/): Iran will host a high-level trilateral meeting with China and Russia on Tuesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the UN “snapback” sanctions mechanism, said Baqaei.
- ['This Is Not Okay': Alaska Airlines Fleet Grounded Due To 'IT Outage', Passengers Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/this-is-not-okay-alaska-airlines-fleet-grounded-due-to-it-outage-passengers-stranded/): The airline said it experienced an “IT Outage” that resulted in a temporary, system-wide ground stop” for all flights. It was resolved, but not before leaving passengers stranded.
- [Video: Protests against World Cup property speculation in Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/video-protests-against-world-cup-property-speculation-in-mexico-city/): Protesters have taken to the streets again in Mexico City to demonstrate against real estate price speculation.
- [Ecuador’s biggest drug lord ‘Fito’ extradited to US, to plead ‘not guilty’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/ecuadors-biggest-drug-lord-fito-extradited-to-us-to-plead-not-guilty/): Adolfo Macias, who was recaptured in June after escaping from prison last year, will appear in New York court on Monday.
- [Fire on Indonesia ferry kills three, over 500 passengers jump to safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/fire-on-indonesia-ferry-kills-three-over-500-passengers-jump-to-safety/): Social media videos show terrified passengers jumping into sea as flames and black smoke billow from burning vessel.
- [When Bollywood Glitz Meets Fraud: How The Mukherjees Orchestrated A $4 Million Scam In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/when-bollywood-glitz-meets-fraud-how-the-mukherjees-orchestrated-a-4-million-scam-in-texas/): Sidhartha Mukherjee and Sunita presented what appeared to be ironclad contracts, including forged invoices and signatures—claiming fictitious deals with Dallas Housing Authority
- ['It Would Start When I Was Asleep': UK Politician's Wife Alleges Rape By Ex-Husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/it-would-start-when-i-was-asleep-uk-politicians-wife-alleges-rape-by-ex-husband/): When Kate married Andrew back in 2013, he was ‘very personable’, she revealed, also highlighting how the abuse continued for years.
- ['You Don't Get A Pass, You Get Justice': US House Foreign Affairs Panel Hails TRF Terror Tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/you-dont-get-a-pass-you-get-justice-us-house-foreign-affairs-panel-hails-trf-terror-tag/): The panel also reiterated its criticism of global media coverage of the Pahalgam attack, accusing outlets of downplaying what it called a clear act of terrorism
- [‘If Druze…’ Syria Tribal Fighters ‘At Sweida Border’ As Sharaa’s Troops Block Entry Amid Truce| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/if-druze-syria-tribal-fighters-at-sweida-border-as-sharaas-troops-block-entry-amid-truce-4k/): Syrian internal security forces blocked the roads leading to the city of Sweida to prevent tribal and Bedouin forces from advancing toward the city, as per AFPMeanwhile, Israel delivered humanitarian aid and medical equipment to Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida overnight on July 20 According to the Kan public broadcaster, Israel coordinated the delivery with the US, […]
- [What If The Sun Simply Stopped Shining One Day? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/what-if-the-sun-simply-stopped-shining-one-day-explained/): If the sun suddenly went out, Earth would freeze, life would perish, and the solar system would unravel, but humanity might have left long before that day
- ['Kiss Cam' Replaced By 'Coldplay Cam' Days After Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot Affair Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/kiss-cam-replaced-by-coldplay-cam-days-after-andy-byron-kristin-cabot-affair-scandal/): The traditional Kiss Cam has reportedly been replaced by the ‘Coldplay Cam’ at sporting events across the US, following a controversy involving Astronomer Inc. CEO Andy Byron.
- [Climate crisis causing food price spikes around the world, scientists say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/climate-crisis-causing-food-price-spikes-around-the-world-scientists-say/): Report finds extreme climate events linked to price hikes for rice, corn, cocoa, coffee, potatoes and other food items.
- [In South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/in-south-korea-trumps-tariff-threats-place-us-love-affair-under-strain/): South Koreans’ perceptions of the US have taken a dive amid Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy and trade agenda.
- [Rs 5,600 Fine For Googling These 2 Words!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/rs-5600-fine-for-googling-these-2-words/): Russia now fines citizens for searching ‘extremist’ content online, even via VPN. Critics say the new law is a major crackdown on free speech and internet freedom
- [Delta Airlines Jet Makes 'Aggressive' Detour To Avoid Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/delta-airlines-jet-makes-aggressive-detour-to-avoid-mid-air-collision-with-b-52-bomber-in-us/): The pilot of the Delta Airlines jet blamed unclear air traffic control instructions for the close call and apologised to passengers for the sudden movement of the plane.
- [93 Palestinians Killed As Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Aid Convoys, Says Gaza Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/93-palestinians-killed-as-israeli-forces-open-fire-near-aid-convoys-says-gaza-agency/): The attacks mark yet another bloody episode in the war-torn enclave where famine, displacement, and civilian casualties have become routine.
- [Death toll from S Korea rains rises to 18 as met agency warns of heatwaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/death-toll-from-s-korea-rains-rises-to-18-as-met-agency-warns-of-heatwaves/): Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say.
- [Donald Trump Shares AI Video Showing FBI ‘Arresting’ Barack Obama Inside Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/donald-trump-shares-ai-video-showing-fbi-arresting-barack-obama-inside-oval-office/): The post came as Trump’s intel chief Tulsi Gabbard alleged Obama and his intel team staged a coup against Trump in 2016
- [Will Army Chief Asim Munir Be Next President Of Pakistan? Decoding What His Moves Mean For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/will-army-chief-asim-munir-be-next-president-of-pakistan-decoding-what-his-moves-mean-for-india/): Will Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir soon dislodge President Asif Ali Zardari? Is this the beginning of a soft coup or just another conspiracy theory?
- [7-Year-Old Boy Among Several Injured After Car Goes Flying Into Barn Roof In Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/7-year-old-boy-among-several-injured-after-car-goes-flying-into-barn-roof-in-germany/): The car collided with a parked vehicle, broke through a hedge and hit the boy on a trampoline before it went flying into the barn roof.
- [Trump Denies Needing Advice On Fed Chair Powell, Slams WSJ Report: 'I Explain To Them'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/trump-denies-needing-advice-on-fed-chair-powell-slams-wsj-report-i-explain-to-them/): In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump dismissed the article as “typically untruthful” and insisted that no one had to counsel him on how markets work.
- [Japan PM Ishiba Vows To Stay On After His Coalition Loses Majority In Upper House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/japan-pm-ishiba-vows-to-stay-on-after-his-coalition-loses-majority-in-upper-house/): In a stunning rebuke, Ishiba’s coalition lost its majority in the country’s upper house amid frustration over rising prices and the threat of US tariffs.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,243](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1243/): Here are the key events on day 1,243 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Southeast Asia’s foreign assistance to fall more than $2bn next year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/southeast-asias-foreign-assistance-to-fall-more-than-2bn-next-year/): Poorest nations set to lose out as Western countries redirect development funding to defence and domestic spending.
- [US Border Patrol Agent Shot During Robbery Attempt In New York, Trump Blames 'Illegal Alien'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/us-border-patrol-agent-shot-during-robbery-attempt-in-new-york-trump-blames-illegal-alien/): An off-duty Border Patrol agent was shot in the face during a robbery by a moped-riding suspect in New York on Saturday, and the officer returned fire, wounding the suspect.
- [Israeli fire mows down starving Palestinians in Gaza as hunger deaths surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/israeli-fire-mows-down-starving-palestinians-in-gaza-as-hunger-deaths-surge/): UN says starvation in Gaza is man-made as families in the besieged territory endure ‘catastrophic hunger’.
- [Iran to hold nuclear talks with 3 European powers on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/iran-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-3-european-powers-on-friday/): China, France, Germany, Russia and the UK are the remaining parties to a 2015 nuclear deal reached with Iran.
- [Why are so many Palestinian religious sites under attack by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/why-are-so-many-palestinian-religious-sites-under-attack-by-israel/): Gaza’s only Catholic church has been hit and Muslim cemeteries have been desecrated.
- [Brief: Ceasefire in south Syria, Gaza students sit for exams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/brief-ceasefire-in-south-syria-gaza-students-sit-for-exams/): Syria’s government has declared a ceasefire in Suwayda. Israel bombed Syria and Lebanon. Students in Gaza struggle to co
- [Japan’s far-right party makes electoral gains with anti-globalist message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/japans-far-right-party-makes-electoral-gains-with-anti-globalist-message/): Japan’s Sanseito party wins big with ‘Japanese First’ push and anti-immigration rhetoric.
- [‘We Got A Lot Done’: Trump Marks Six Months In White House With Bold Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/we-got-a-lot-done-trump-marks-six-months-in-white-house-with-bold-claims/): US President Trump marked six months of his second term. He called it one of the most consequential periods for any President.
- [Do Africa’s leaders have a ‘game plan’ to deal with Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/do-africas-leaders-have-a-game-plan-to-deal-with-trump/): Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
- [Typhoon Wipha Hits Hong Kong And Southern China, Causes Widespread Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/typhoon-wipha-hits-hong-kong-and-southern-china-causes-widespread-disruptions/): Typhoon Wipha toppled trees and caused major flight disruptions Sunday in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west off the southern coast of the country..
- [Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/heatwave-causes-water-shortages-in-iran-as-temps-top-50c/): Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century.
- [US Fury Over "Madman" Netanyahu's Syria Strikes, Iran Urges Muslim Unity Vs "America’s Rabid Dog”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/us-fury-over-madman-netanyahus-syria-strikes-iran-urges-muslim-unity-vs-americas-rabid-dog/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump, Xi Jinping Likely To Meet During October APEC Summit In South Korea: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/trump-xi-jinping-likely-to-meet-during-october-apec-summit-in-south-korea-report/): US President Trump may visit China before the APEC summit or meet Xi Jinping in South Korea. The countries are negotiating to end ongoing tariff war.
- [Flames Shoot Out Of Delta’s Boeing 767 During Take Off In Los Angeles | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/flames-shoot-out-of-deltas-boeing-767-during-take-off-in-los-angeles-watch/): A Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta made an emergency landing at LAX after an engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. The aircraft returned safely with no injuries reported.
- [IDF Kills Gazans Waiting For Aid, Hostages Families Slam New Op, Pope Says "End Barbarity..." | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/idf-kills-gazans-waiting-for-aid-hostages-families-slam-new-op-pope-says-end-barbarity-4k/): At least 57 Palestinians were killed and over 150 injured after Israeli forces opened fire on crowds waiting for humanitarian aid in northern Gaza, triggering global outrage and intensifying criticism of Israel’s ongoing military campaign. The IDF also launched a fresh ground operation into central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah, prompting harsh condemnation from hostage families who […]
- [Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Airports In Moscow To Briefly Halt Ops, 140 Flights Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/ukrainian-drone-attack-forces-airports-in-moscow-to-briefly-halt-ops-140-flights-cancelled/): Airports have resumed. Putin seeks peace but aims for Russia’s goals.
- [Japan Govt Loses Upper House Majority In Blow To PM Ishiba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/japan-govt-loses-upper-house-majority-in-blow-to-pm-ishiba/): Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition may lose its upper house majority, risking his leadership. The LDP and Komeito won 41 of 125 seats, below the 50 needed.
- [#GazaIsStarving trends on social media as Israel kills hungry Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/gazaisstarving-trends-on-social-media-as-israel-kills-hungry-palestinians/): Hashtag gains global popularity as Israel continues to kill Palestinians seeking food and children die of malnutrition.
- [Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP in Brno, extends championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/marc-marquez-wins-czech-motogp-in-brno-extends-championship-lead/): Six-time MotoGP world champ continues his supreme 2025 season, becoming first Ducati rider to win five consecutive GPs.
- [Israel to fund tour for MAGA and pro-Trump influencers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/israel-to-fund-tour-for-maga-and-pro-trump-influencers-report/): Haaretz report says Israel plans to fly 16 social media influencers who support Trump’s MAGA and America First drives.
- [Lowering UK voting age benefits “both sides” of political extremes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/lowering-uk-voting-age-benefits-both-sides-of-political-extremes/): “Every party wants to appeal to younger voters…”
- [‘Outrage Erupts’ As Iran Army Base Guards ‘Kill Four’ Amid ‘Mystery Blasts’ By Israel’s Mossad? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/outrage-erupts-as-iran-army-base-guards-kill-four-amid-mystery-blasts-by-israels-mossad-4k/): Outrage has erupted in Iran following a string of mystery blasts at key military bases, which Tehran claims were the result of covert Israeli Mossad sabotage operations amid escalating tensions. Iranian state media reports that four individuals, believed to be infiltrators, were shot and killed by army base guards during one such incident, though these […]
- [Typhoon Wipha Batters Hong Kong, Southern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/typhoon-wipha-batters-hong-kong-southern-china/): Typhoon Wipha triggered widespread disruptions across Hong Kong and southern China on July 20 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [RAF'S Cold War Nuke Base Hosts US B61 Bombs Again? C-17 "High Priority" Flight Fuels Speculation |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/rafs-cold-war-nuke-base-hosts-us-b61-bombs-again-c-17-high-priority-flight-fuels-speculation-4k/): A suspected US B61-12 nuclear bomb delivery to RAF Lakenheath via a high-priority C-17 flight on July 17 has sparked speculation of renewed nuclear deployment in the UK for the first time since 2008. The UK is acquiring F-35A jets for potential nuclear roles and rejoining NATO’s nuclear-sharing mission. Security upgrades at Lakenheath and growing […]
- [What Is Baby Grok? Elon Musk's xAI Develops AI Chatbot For Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/what-is-baby-grok-elon-musks-xai-develops-ai-chatbot-for-children/): Elon Musk’s xAI is creating Baby Grok, an AI chatbot for kids with safe content and strong parental controls, announced on Musk’s X account to avoid issues seen in other chatbots.
- [Trump Aides Fume, Call Netanyahu ‘Madman, Child’ Over Syria Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/trump-aides-fume-call-netanyahu-madman-child-over-syria-strikes-report/): The White House opposed Israel’s bomb strike on Syria and Gaza’s Catholic church shelling. US officials criticized Netanyahu’s actions, calling him a “madman”.
- [Appeals and negotiations won’t make Israel stop starving Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/appeals-and-negotiations-wont-make-israel-stop-starving-gaza/): Sanctions would.
- [Video: The DRC and M23 rebel group sign deal in Qatar to end fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/video-the-drc-and-m23-rebel-group-sign-deal-in-qatar-to-end-fighting/): Representatives of the DRC and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have signed a deal in Qatar to end fighting in the eastern DRC.
- [Dozens drown as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/dozens-drown-as-tourist-boat-capsizes-in-vietnam/): A tourist boat capsized with 48 people on board, including at least 20 children, during a sudden storm in Ha Long Bay,
- [Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns After "Kisscam" Embrace With Female Co-worker At Coldplay Concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-resigns-after-kisscam-embrace-with-female-co-worker-at-coldplay-concert/): US tech company Astronomer says its chief executive Andy Byron has quit after a “kisscam” at a Coldplay concert caught him embracing a female co-worker. The viral clip showed Byron, a married chief executive of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm’s chief people officer, hiding from the camera after they were seen hugging on a […]
- [Shaky ceasefire takes hold in Syria after week of deadly clashes in Suwayda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/shaky-ceasefire-takes-hold-in-syria-after-week-of-deadly-clashes-in-suwayda/): A fragile ceasefire in Syria’s mainly Druze city of Suwayda appears to be holding after a new truce announced.
- [Israel issues forced displacement order in central Gaza in new campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/israel-issues-forced-displacement-order-in-central-gaza-in-new-campaign/): Thousands of leaflets dropped over Deir el-Balah, ordering people to move to a ‘safe zone’ Israel has repeatedly bombed.
- [Gaza Aid Queues Turn Deadly Again As Over 60 Killed, Hours After Similar Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/gaza-aid-queues-turn-deadly-again-as-over-60-killed-hours-after-similar-incident/): At least 67 Palestinians were killed in Gaza awaiting aid. Israeli military evacuation orders in central Gaza sparked fears among families of Israeli hostages.
- [Panic At Sea As Indonesian Ferry With 300 Onboard Catches Fire, 18 Injured | Caught On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/panic-at-sea-as-indonesian-ferry-with-300-onboard-catches-fire-18-injured-caught-on-cam/): A massive fire engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off Indonesia’s coast, forcing over 300 passengers to jump overboard. Rescue operations are ongoing.
- [Teen boys shot at Gaza aid sites almost like “game”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/teen-boys-shot-at-gaza-aid-sites-almost-like-game/): British surgeon Nick Maynard says he saw a pattern of gunshot wounds in Gazan teens near US/Israel-backed aid sites.
- [Dozens of Palestinians killed seeking food as Gaza starves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/dozens-of-palestinians-killed-seeking-food-as-gaza-starves/): Dozens of Palestinians have been killed while trying to get food from aid sites run by the notorious US-backed Gaza
- [‘Depraved Monsters’: Who Are The 5 Men Deported By Trump’s US To African Nation Eswatini?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/depraved-monsters-who-are-the-5-men-deported-by-trumps-us-to-african-nation-eswatini/): The Eswatini government confirmed that five foreign nationals deported from the US are being held in solitary confinement in undisclosed prisons
- ['Cautious Calm' Prevails In Syria's Sweida As Death Toll From Sectarian Violence Nears 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/20/cautious-calm-prevails-in-syrias-sweida-as-death-toll-from-sectarian-violence-nears-1000/): Violence in Syria’s Sweida province has claimed over 1,000 lives amid clashes between Druze fighters, Bedouin rivals, government forces, armed tribes, and Israel.
- ['My Body, My Choice': Before-And-After Pics Of Influencer With ‘World’s Biggest Lips’ Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/my-body-my-choice-before-and-after-pics-of-influencer-with-worlds-biggest-lips-go-viral/): Bulgarian influencer Andrea Ivanova spent over $27,000 on cosmetic procedures. She claims to have the “world’s biggest lips.”
- [Kim Plans to Build Another 5,000-ton Naval Destroyer, US to Send MQ-9 Drones to ‘Watch' North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/kim-plans-to-build-another-5000-ton-naval-destroyer-us-to-send-mq-9-drones-to-watch-north-korea/): North Korea pledged to construct a new 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported on July 22This comes after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar warships this yearNorth Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to ramp up the country’s naval capacities 0:00 INTRO 2:20 KIM’S NUKE SUB REMAINS INACTIVE TWO YEARS AFTER […]
- [US Quitting UNESCO Again, Second Time Under Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-quitting-unesco-again-second-time-under-trump-administration/): The US has now pulled out of UNESCO for the third time and second time under the Trump administration.
- [‘Starvation or bullets’: The dilemma facing Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/starvation-or-bullets-the-dilemma-facing-palestinians-in-gaza/): We look at the struggle of people in Gaza to avoid starvation when even aid carries the risk of death.
- [Video: What we know about plane crash at Bangladesh school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/video-what-we-know-about-plane-crash-at-bangladesh-school/): Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning for dozens of children and adults who were killed in a plane crash.
- [Rains, flash floods kill 21 in Pakistan; tourists rescued in hilly north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/rains-flash-floods-kill-21-in-pakistan-tourists-rescued-in-hilly-north/): Incessant monsoon rains cause landslides and flash floods, taking the total rain-related deaths this year to 242.
- [Qatar confirms 2036 Olympic Games host city bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/qatar-confirms-2036-olympic-games-host-city-bid/): Qatar signaled its interest as an Olympic Games host with established infrastructure from World Cup a key selling point.
- [Indian Man Brutally Assaulted, Stripped In Dublin Just Weeks After Arriving In Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/indian-man-brutally-assaulted-stripped-in-dublin-just-weeks-after-arriving-in-ireland/): An Indian man in his 40s was violently attacked in Tallaght, Dublin, sustaining serious injuries.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell To Be Quizzed Amid Epstein Files Row: 'DOJ Not Shying From Truth'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/ghislaine-maxwell-to-be-quizzed-amid-epstein-files-row-doj-not-shying-from-truth/): Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet Ghislaine Maxwell for details on Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network.
- [Hasina Loyalists Sold UK Properties After Her Fall, Yunus Now Demands Probe: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/hasina-loyalists-sold-uk-properties-after-her-fall-yunus-now-demands-probe-report/): Bangladesh is probing embezzlement tied to former regime families. The UK’s NCA froze millions in assets, including those of Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and the Rahman family.
- [Supermarket Manager, English Teacher, YouTuber: Sohei Kamiya's Sanseito Party Shakes Up Japan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/supermarket-manager-english-teacher-youtuber-sohei-kamiyas-sanseito-party-shakes-up-japan-4k/): For three years, the once fringe opposition party called Sanseito, held just one seat in Japan’s 248-seat upper house. But in the recent election, Sanseito emerged as one of the biggest winners of Japan’s election, walking away with 14 seats. The party was born in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, where it gained prominence with […]
- [28 countries called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza: What did they say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/28-countries-called-for-an-end-to-israels-war-on-gaza-what-did-they-say/): In a joint statement, the countries demand that Israel end its war on Gaza. Here’s who signed and what they said.
- [Ukraine Plots New Russia Incursion? Belgorod Defenses ‘Crippled', Zelensky-Putin Meet In Turkey? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/ukraine-plots-new-russia-incursion-belgorod-defenses-crippled-zelensky-putin-meet-in-turkey-4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv and Moscow will hold a third round of peace talks on July 23The talks will be held in Istanbul, a Turkish government spokesperson said, as previous negotiations failed to make any breakthroughs in May and June n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [52.8°C And Rising: Iran's Deadly Heatwave Sparks 'Irreversible' Water Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/52-8c-and-rising-irans-deadly-heatwave-sparks-irreversible-water-crisis/): Iran faces its hottest week with temperatures above 50°C as authorities urged water conservation and declared emergency holidays.
- [Australian writer on his deportation from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/australian-writer-on-his-deportation-from-the-us/): Australian writer on being deported from the US for his views on Israel-Palestine.
- [World court set to hear Vanuatu’s case on climate crisis obligations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/world-court-set-to-hear-vanuatus-case-on-climate-crisis-obligations/): Vanuatu’s reefs are devastated by global warming, cyclones, and rising seas, threatening homes and livelihoods.
- [‘Brighter Meals’ Lead To Mass Poisoning At China Kindergarten, 230 Kids Hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/brighter-meals-lead-to-mass-poisoning-at-china-kindergarten-230-kids-hospitalised/): Authorities arrested six kindergarten staff and are investigating 27 others after over 230 children in Gansu were poisoned by food contaminated with lead pigment.
- [In Pictures: Gita Gopinath, The Indian Mind Behind IMF’s Global Economic Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/in-pictures-gita-gopinath-the-indian-mind-behind-imfs-global-economic-response/): Gita Gopinath, an Indian-American economist, is the first woman to serve as the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF. She was also a tenured professor at Harvard.
- [‘She Doesn’t Want To Talk...’: Andy Byron’s Wife 'Hiding' After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/she-doesnt-want-to-talk-andy-byrons-wife-hiding-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal/): Megan Kerrigan, wife of Andy Byron, is at her family’s Maine mansion after a kiss-cam exposed ex-Astronomer CEO’s affair.
- ["IDF Munitions" Blow Up Soldier in Deir Al-Balah, Israeli Strikes Kill 18 Palestinians in Gaza | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/idf-munitions-blow-up-soldier-in-deir-al-balah-israeli-strikes-kill-18-palestinians-in-gaza-4k/): In Deir al-Balah, Israeli forces have intensified operations with heavy airstrikes and a ground incursion that killed at least 18 Palestinians at a flour distribution site, including aid police, amid a broader assault that has displaced tens of thousands. The IDF has also targeted or raided UN and WHO facilities, detaining staff and damaging humanitarian […]
- [Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Says She Alerted FBI About Trump In 1996 And 2006 But Was Ignored](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-says-she-alerted-fbi-about-trump-in-1996-and-2006-but-was-ignored/): Maria Farmer, the first to report Jeffrey Epstein, claimed she alerted law enforcement about Donald Trump in 1996 and 2006.
- [Inside Iran’s crackdown on Afghan migrants after the war with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/inside-irans-crackdown-on-afghan-migrants-after-the-war-with-israel/): Before the war, the official number of Afghan refugees and migrants in Iran was at least 6.1 million people.
- ['F**k Him': Joe Biden's Son Blasts George Clooney For Forcing Father Out Of 2024 Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/fk-him-joe-bidens-son-blasts-george-clooney-for-forcing-father-out-of-2024-race/): In an op-ed, Clooney had called for the Democratic Party to choose a new nominee due to Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his recent debate performance
- [‘No miracles’: Russia downplays Ukraine talks as deadly strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/no-miracles-russia-downplays-ukraine-talks-as-deadly-strikes-continue/): Kremlin downplays expectations for Istanbul talks as Ukraine says 10-year-old killed in Russian attack on Kramatorsk.
- [‘Electing Him Is A Folly’: Netanyahu Dismisses Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Nonsense’ Vision For New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/electing-him-is-a-folly-netanyahu-dismisses-zohran-mamdanis-nonsense-vision-for-new-york/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Zohran Mamdani, calling his proposals “nonsense” and labeling him an “antisemite”.
- [UK Property Prices See Largest July Drop In Last Two Decades; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/uk-property-prices-see-largest-july-drop-in-last-two-decades-heres-why/): A major contributing factor to this fall is the declining property values in and around London.
- [Iran Huddles With Russia, China Amid Europe’s ‘Snapback’ Threat, Trump Vows ‘New Attack If…’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/iran-huddles-with-russia-china-amid-europes-snapback-threat-trump-vows-new-attack-if-4k/): Iran is intensifying its strategic alignment with Russia and China amid growing Western pressure, including a looming European “snapback” sanctions threat under the JCPOA framework. At the recent SCO summit in China, Tehran showcased deeper military ties through joint drills and growing weapons procurement—now pivoting to China after cooling defense ties with Russia post-conflict with […]
- [India Beats US & UK In Safety Index 2025. Here's Which Country Is Safest In Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/india-beats-us-uk-in-safety-index-2025-heres-which-country-is-safest-in-asia/): Ranked 66th out of 147 nations with a score of 55.7, India edged past the United Kingdom (87th) and the US (89th)—two countries often regarded as safe, developed democracies
- [George Bush Saw Iraq War As ‘Crusade’ By ‘God’s Chosen Nation’, Newly Released Files Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/george-bush-saw-iraq-war-as-crusade-by-gods-chosen-nation-newly-released-files-reveal/): George Bush saw the Iraq War as a divine mission to eliminate “evil-doers,” driven by fear of terrorism, according to UK National Archives.
- [A Supermarket Manager, English Teacher, YouTuber & Now ‘Japan’s Trump’: Who Is Sōhei Kamiya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/a-supermarket-manager-english-teacher-youtuber-now-japans-trump-who-is-sohei-kamiya/): Who Is Sōhei Kamiya? Formed in 2020 with dissatisfied citizens who wanted ‘Japanese First’, his party, Sanseitō, won 14–15 seats in upper house, eroding PM Ishiba’s majority
- [Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/why-trumps-attacks-on-jerome-powell-are-raising-fears-for-the-us-economy/): The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.
- [Who Is Gita Gopinath: IMF Deputy Chief Economist To Return To Harvard University | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/who-is-gita-gopinath-imf-deputy-chief-economist-to-return-to-harvard-university-gfx/): Gita Gopinath to exit IMF by end of August. Here’s a quick fact sheet of the Indian-American economist.
- [US Tariffs: Who Is Lindsey Graham, Senator Who Warned Trump Would 'Crush' India's Economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-tariffs-who-is-lindsey-graham-senator-who-warned-trump-would-crush-indias-economy/): From 1982-1988, Graham actively served in the United States Air Force as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps
- [Roof Of UK Double-Decker Bus Ripped Off After Colliding With Bridge, 15 Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/roof-of-uk-double-decker-bus-ripped-off-after-colliding-with-bridge-15-injured-video/): A double-decker bus collided with a low bridge in the UK’s Manchester area, injuring 15 people – three with serious injuries and one in critical condition.
- [Future of bees at risk as temperatures rise, Trump to cut research funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/future-of-bees-at-risk-as-temperatures-rise-trump-to-cut-research-funds/): Bees face rising heat, disease and habitat loss as global warming and funding cuts threaten pollinators.
- [At least three killed in landslide, heavy rains in northern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/at-least-three-killed-in-landslide-heavy-rains-in-northern-pakistan/): Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district have damaged dozens of houses, amenities and blocked major highways.
- [Video: US police officer in Breonna Taylor death jailed for 33 months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/video-us-police-officer-in-breonna-taylor-death-jailed-for-33-months/): A police officer involved in the 2020 US shooting death of Breonna Taylor has been sentenced to 33 months.
- [Walking Through The ‘Kill Zone’ For Food: The 800+ Deaths At Gaza Aid Centres Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/walking-through-the-kill-zone-for-food-the-800-deaths-at-gaza-aid-centres-explained/): Over 800 Palestinians die while seeking aid: How does the process of giving aid work in Gaza? What makes it dangerous? Explained
- [Trump ‘Had No Clue’ About Israel’s Syria Attack Plan, US Hails Sharaa’s ‘Best Efforts’ In Sweida |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-had-no-clue-about-israels-syria-attack-plan-us-hails-sharaas-best-efforts-in-sweida-4k/): US president Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israeli strikes in Syria last week, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said on July 21Leavitt added that the president quickly called the Israeli prime minister and told him to “rectify” the situation n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Senator Lindsey Graham's 'Russian Oil' Warning To India, China: 'Will Crush Your Economy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-senator-lindsey-grahams-russian-oil-warning-to-india-china-will-crush-your-economy/): US Senator Lindsey Graham noted that President Donald Trump will impose steep tariffs on countries that continue to engage with Russia in oil trade.
- [Venezuela to probe El Salvador’s Bukele for ‘torture’ of US deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/venezuela-to-probe-el-salvadors-bukele-for-torture-of-us-deportees/): Deported migrants say they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food inside a notorious El Salvador prison.
- [The night divers seeking sea cucumbers and profits off West Africa’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/the-night-divers-seeking-sea-cucumbers-and-profits-off-west-africas-coast/): Sea cucumbers are a costly delicacy, popular in Asia. But those diving for them in Banana Islands see few rewards.
- [Bryan Mbeumo signs with Manchester United from Brentford](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/bryan-mbeumo-signs-with-manchester-united-from-brentford/): The Cameroon international, who recorded career-best figures in the EPL last season, joins the club on a long-term deal.
- [On Cam: Brazilian Journalist Steps On Missing Girl's Body While Covering Her Disappearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/on-cam-brazilian-journalist-steps-on-missing-girls-body-while-covering-her-disappearance/): Following the reporting, rescue teams and divers resumed their search on the morning of June 30, with the girl’s body later being discovered at the very spot where he had reported.
- [Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal: Why Has Astronomer's HR Chief Kristin Cabot Not Been Fired Yet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal-why-has-astronomers-hr-chief-kristin-cabot-not-been-fired-yet/): While Andy Byron’s swift departure as CEO gave the appearance of accountability, many are now asking why Cabot still retains her title and appears on the company’s leadership page
- [Grounded British Navy's F-35B Fighter Jet Takes Off From Thiruvananthapuram International Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/grounded-british-navys-f-35b-fighter-jet-takes-off-from-thiruvananthapuram-international-airport/): Kerala: The British Navy’s F-35 fighter aircraft, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, takes off from the airport. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Cop Breaks Car Window And Punches Black Man In Viral Video, Taken Off Duty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-cop-breaks-car-window-and-punches-black-man-in-viral-video-taken-off-duty/): A police officer in Jacksonville was “stripped of his duties” after a viral video showing cops breaking a car window and punching a Black man in the face at a traffic stop.
- [US government employee barred from leaving China, Washington says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-government-employee-barred-from-leaving-china-washington-says/): US State Department says the employee was slapped with an exit ban while visiting the country in a ‘personal capacity’.
- [Typhoon Wipha whips Vietnam as Philippines flooding displaces thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/typhoon-wipha-whips-vietnam-as-philippines-flooding-displaces-thousands/): Vietnam is expecting 500mm of rainfall as Typhoon Wipha approaches the northern coast after skirting the Philippines.
- [China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/china-starts-construction-of-worlds-biggest-hydropower-dam-in-tibet/): The project on a river that runs through Tibet and India downstream could dwarf the Three Gorges Dam when completed.
- [‘Unusual And Surreal’: New Astronomer CEO Reacts To After Viral Coldplay Concert Video Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/unusual-and-surreal-new-astronomer-ceo-reacts-to-after-viral-coldplay-concert-video-fallout/): In his message, DeJoy wrote that the events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies ever encounter.
- [Dukes Ball Debate Heats Up Ahead of 4th India-England Test | Dilip Jajodia Speaks to CNN-News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/dukes-ball-debate-heats-up-ahead-of-4th-india-england-test-dilip-jajodia-speaks-to-cnn-news18/): As India prepares for the crucial 4th Test against England, the spotlight returns to the Dukes ball. Is it fair? Is it consistent? On , News18’s @sanjaysuri88 speaks exclusively to Dilip Jajodia—the man behind the Dukes ball.Hear his take on the controversy, the evolution of the red ball, and what makes the Dukes different from […]
- ['Will Do It Again': Trump's Warning As Iranian Minister Says 'Won't Give Up' On Nuclear Enrichment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/will-do-it-again-trumps-warning-as-iranian-minister-says-wont-give-up-on-nuclear-enrichment/): Donald Trump warned the US may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities again, after Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi called enrichment a matter of national pride.
- [Otters spotted in Kashmir waters, and residents are both thrilled and wary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/otters-spotted-in-kashmir-waters-and-residents-are-both-thrilled-and-wary/): Believed to be extinct, Eurasian otters show signs of resurgence with three sightings by wildlife officers since 2023.
- [H-1B Lottery-Based Model To End In US? DHS Considers 'Weighted' Selection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/h-1b-lottery-based-model-to-end-in-us-dhs-considers-weighted-selection/): The study estimated that the economic value of the H-1B programme could increase by up to 88 per cent if applications were evaluated based on factors like salary or seniority.
- [Iran’s FM says nuclear enrichment will continue, but open to talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/irans-fm-says-nuclear-enrichment-will-continue-but-open-to-talks/): Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says continuing enrichment is matter of ‘national pride’ after US and Israeli attacks.
- ['Hands Burnt, Face Scorched': Eyewitnesses At Dhaka School Recall Bangladesh Jet Crash Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/hands-burnt-face-scorched-eyewitnesses-at-dhaka-school-recall-bangladesh-jet-crash-horror/): Eyewitnesses of the Bangladesh jet crash described scenes of chaos, flames, and panic as the jet crashed into a school, with students and teachers fleeing and suffering burns.
- [Are Chinese Jets Behind Aviation Disasters In Bangladesh? A Look At BAF Crashes In Last 30 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/are-chinese-jets-behind-aviation-disasters-in-bangladesh-a-look-at-baf-crashes-in-last-30-years/): A Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) F-7 BGI fighter jet crashed into a school on Monday, killing 27 people in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters in decades.
- [FBI Overlooked Key Evidence In Hillary Clinton Email Probe, Declassified Files Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/fbi-overlooked-key-evidence-in-hillary-clinton-email-probe-declassified-files-reveal/): A source had handed over thumb drives to FBI, which contained State Department data obtained through cyber intrusions, including emails from then-President Barack Obama and others
- [Israel Gaza War | White House Irked With Israeli's Strike On Gaza | Netanyahu | Trump | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/israel-gaza-war-white-house-irked-with-israelis-strike-on-gaza-netanyahu-trump-news18/): | White House irked with Israeli’s strike on Gaza amid Israeli PM Netanyahu’s aggressive Gaza bombingGrowing frustration within Donald Trump’s inner circle over Israeli PM Netanyahu’s aggressive Gaza bombing strategy is evident. Trump’s displeasure peaked after a strike on a Catholic Church, raising concerns about the lack of a ceasefire and escalating Middle East tensions. […]
- [Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Urged FBI To Investigate Donald Trump 30 Years Ago: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-urged-fbi-to-investigate-donald-trump-30-years-ago-report/): Farmer initially reported Epstein and Maxwell to authorities in 1996 and mentioned Trump’s name due to a disturbing encounter she experienced in 1995 at Epstein’s Manhattan office.
- [Trump administration bars Wall Street Journal from trip amid Epstein spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-administration-bars-wall-street-journal-from-trip-amid-epstein-spat/): White House Correspondents’ Association condemns White House’s move to exclude newspaper as ‘deeply troubling’.
- [Bolsonaro’s son blasts top Brazilian court official over assets freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/bolsonaros-son-blasts-top-brazilian-court-official-over-assets-freeze/): Former president’s son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, accuses supreme court justice of behaving ‘like every dictator’.
- [Gita Gopinath To Exit IMF In August, Return To Harvard University As Economics Professor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/gita-gopinath-to-exit-imf-in-august-return-to-harvard-university-as-economics-professor/): Gita Gopinath will step down at the end of August to rejoin Harvard University. Her successor will be named in “due course”, it was known.
- ['Trump Has Ended Wars': White House Repeats Claims On India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-has-ended-wars-white-house-repeats-claims-on-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Trump has repeatedly claimed to mediate a truce between the two nuclear-armed countries after tensions escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Trump Administration Releases Over 2,40,000 Pages Of Martin Luther King Jr Assassination Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-administration-releases-over-240000-pages-of-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-files/): The US released documents related to Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination. King’s children urged respectful handling of the records, citing concerns over misuse.
- [Trump Fails To Deliver Retribution On Epstein Files, Will It Cost Him Support In 2026 Midterms? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-fails-to-deliver-retribution-on-epstein-files-will-it-cost-him-support-in-2026-midterms-4k/): Ever since MAGA became a movement, one thing united it: exposing the rotten core of the so‑called liberal elite. The Epstein scandal was the perfect template for it – wealthy, liberal, powerful, trafficking minors, and then covering it all up. This would be the pretext for MAGA’s revenge. Trump, Bondi, Patel, Bongino – they all […]
- [US Moves To Deport Legal Residents For Alleged Ties To Haitian Terrorist Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-moves-to-deport-legal-residents-for-alleged-ties-to-haitian-terrorist-gang/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, citing national security and foreign policy concerns.
- [Trump 'Caught Off Guard' By Israeli Strikes In Syria As His Allies Call Netanyahu A 'Madman'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-caught-off-guard-by-israeli-strikes-in-syria-as-his-allies-call-netanyahu-a-madman/): Israel had launched strikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus and the southern city of Sweida to protect the Druze community after they clashed with government troops last week.
- [Trump Deflects From Epstein Mess? Obama Accused Of Creating 'False Russia Narrative' In 2016 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-deflects-from-epstein-mess-obama-accused-of-creating-false-russia-narrative-in-2016-4k/): Donald Trump’s efforts to shift his base’s focus away from the Epstein Files fallout, has led to bombshell allegations against former President Barack Obama. Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said ehe was turning over evidence of an “Obama Administration Conspiracy to Subvert Trump’s 2016 Victory and Presidency” to the Department of Justice “for […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,244](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1244/): Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump administration declassifies Martin Luther King Jr assassination files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/trump-administration-declassifies-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-files/): The release of hundreds of thousands of pages related to the civil rights leader comes despite his family’s opposition.
- [What are the implications of the UK ban on Palestine Action?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/what-are-the-implications-of-the-uk-ban-on-palestine-action/): The group has been classified as a ‘terror organisation’ by the UK government.
- [Israel says it has attacked Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/israel-says-it-has-attacked-houthi-targets-in-yemens-hodeidah-port/): Houthis promise more attacks unless Israel ends its offensive on Gaza and lifts the siege.
- [US to deport Haitian legal permanent residents with alleged gang ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/us-to-deport-haitian-legal-permanent-residents-with-alleged-gang-ties/): Move comes after Trump administration labeled Haiti’s Viv Ansanm gang a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’.
- [US police officer in Breonna Taylor death sentenced to 33 months in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/us-police-officer-in-breonna-taylor-death-sentenced-to-33-months-in-prison/): Prosecutors had asked that officer Brett Hankison be given a sentence of one day for his role in the fatal shooting.
- [UK, France and 23 other nations demand Israel’s war on Gaza ‘must end now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/uk-france-and-23-other-nations-demand-israels-war-on-gaza-must-end-now/): The countries also denounced Israel’s aid delivery model in Gaza, saying it ‘deprives Palestinians of human dignity’.
- [Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York’s economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/will-zohran-mamdani-help-or-hurt-new-yorks-economy/): Free buses, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores won over Democratic voters as investor class pushes back.
- [IMF says Gita Gopinath leaving at end of August to return to Harvard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/imf-says-gita-gopinath-leaving-at-end-of-august-to-return-to-harvard/): The move gives the US Treasury a chance to recommend a replacement at a time Trump is reshaping global economy.
- [Gaza health official detained by Israeli undercover force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/gaza-health-official-detained-by-israeli-undercover-force/): An Israeli undercover force has “abducted” Marwan al-Hams, a senior Gaza Health Ministry official, in Rafah.
- [Vietnam on high alert ahead of Typhoon Wipha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/vietnam-on-high-alert-ahead-of-typhoon-wipha/): Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, expected to make landfall Tuesday with winds up to 166 km/h.
- [Moment Israeli strike hits Gaza building housing displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/moment-israeli-strike-hits-gaza-building-housing-displaced/): Video captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a residential building housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
- [Microsoft cyberattack hits 100 organisations, security firms say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/microsoft-cyberattack-hits-100-organisations-security-firms-say/): The Shadowserver Foundation and Eye Security would not disclose which firms were affected.
- [As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, economists see calm before the storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/as-trumps-tariff-deadline-looms-economists-see-calm-before-the-storm/): Trump’s tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is yet to come.
- [Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes Into Dhaka School, 19 Killed And More Than 170 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/bangladesh-air-force-training-jet-crashes-into-dhaka-school-19-killed-and-more-than-170-injured/): At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka. Footage from Milestone School and College in the northern suburb of Uttara shows a huge fire and thick smoke, after the aircraft slammed into a two-storey building. The armed […]
- [Italy cancels concert by Putin ally Gergiev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/italy-cancels-concert-by-putin-ally-gergiev/): Kremlin critics laud the decision, as Moscow’s ambassador to Italy decries a ‘scandalous situation’.
- [Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys? Barack Obama Says The Answer May Lie With Queer Friendships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/raising-emotionally-intelligent-boys-barack-obama-says-the-answer-may-lie-with-queer-friendships/): The former US president has long stood as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
- [Notorious Ecuadoran Drug Trafficker Adolfo Macias Pleads Not Guilty In US Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/notorious-ecuadoran-drug-trafficker-adolfo-macias-pleads-not-guilty-in-us-court/): The leader of the Los Choneros gang delivered his “not guilty” plea in a federal court in Brooklyn through his lawyer and with the help of an interpreter, AFP reported.
- [Israel Cries "Wrong Signal To Hamas" As Western Allies Call To End Gaza War, Slam "Drip Feeding Aid"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/israel-cries-wrong-signal-to-hamas-as-western-allies-call-to-end-gaza-war-slam-drip-feeding-aid/): Israel’s key Western allies have said the war in Gaza “must end now”, citing “new depths” of civilian suffering in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The call was made in a joint statement released by the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Japan and Italy among others, plus the EU. “We urge the parties and the international community […]
- [Belgian police question Israelis over alleged Gaza war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/belgian-police-question-israelis-over-alleged-gaza-war-crimes/): The Hind Rajab Foundation called the questioning of Israeli soldiers a ‘turning point in global accountability’.
- [Russia launches major aerial attacks on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/russia-launches-major-aerial-attacks-on-kyiv/): Ukraine says Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Kyiv in months, killing one and injuring seven.
- [In Gaza, death seems easier than amputation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/in-gaza-death-seems-easier-than-amputation/): Life for amputees in Gaza is a constant unbearable struggle.
- [Hearing begins in Harvard’s case against the Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/hearing-begins-in-harvards-case-against-the-trump-administration/): The university is suing for the restoration of more than $2bn in grants cut for hundreds of research projects.
- [Lawyers ask that Kilmar Abrego Garcia stay in jail to avoid US deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/lawyers-ask-that-kilmar-abrego-garcia-stay-in-jail-to-avoid-us-deportation/): Despite being wrongly deported and returned to the US, lawyers say Abrego Garcia again faces expulsion.
- [Western foreign ministers denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza aid seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/western-foreign-ministers-denounce-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-aid-seekers/): A group of over two dozen mostly European foreign ministers denounced Israeli attacks on Palestinian aid seekers.
- ['Disgrace To Humanity': Belgian King Denounces 'Humanitarian Abuses' In Gaza | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/disgrace-to-humanity-belgian-king-denounces-humanitarian-abuses-in-gaza-watch/): Belgium’s King Philippe termed the Gaza bombings as a “disgrace to humanity.” His rare political statement supports the UN’s call to end the crisis.
- ["Nine Times More Gerans..." Russia Shows "World's Largest And Most Secret" Drone Factory | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/nine-times-more-gerans-russia-shows-worlds-largest-and-most-secret-drone-factory-4k/): Russia showcased what it described as the “largest and most secret” drone factory in the world. The rare footage showed teenager apprentices assembling the Geran-2 drones used to target Ukraine. Moscow seems to be following the footsteps of ally its Iran, which often showcases its “secret” bases housing missiles and drones. Earlier this year, Iranian […]
- [Kenyan activist Mwangi charged over deadly antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/kenyan-activist-mwangi-charged-over-deadly-antigovernment-protests/): Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged over his alleged role in the deadly antigovernment protests.
- [Syria evacuates Bedouins from Suwayda after sectarian fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/syria-evacuates-bedouins-from-suwayda-after-sectarian-fighting/): Dozens of Bedouin families are evacuated from the Druze-majority city of Suwayda in Syria after a week of deadly clashes
- [‘Less than human’: Report details Trump immigration detention centre abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/21/less-than-human-report-details-trump-immigration-detention-centre-abuses/): Detainees at three Florida detention centres report being denied medical care while subjected to degrading conditions.
- [China Bars Two US Citizens From Leaving: What Are Exit Bans And How Do They Work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/china-bars-two-us-citizens-from-leaving-what-are-exit-bans-and-how-do-they-work/): China imposed exit bans on two Americans, a Wells Fargo executive and a US government employee. What are exit bans and how do they work?
- [‘Love Prevailed’: Couple Weds In Flooded Philippines Church Amid Typhoon Rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/love-prevailed-couple-weds-in-flooded-philippines-church-amid-typhoon-rains/): Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar defied Typhoon Wipha’s floods to wed at Philippines church.
- [Japan’s PM Ishiba vows to stay in office despite election debacle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/japans-pm-ishiba-vows-to-stay-in-office-despite-election-debacle/): Shigeru Ishiba says he wants to ensure the new tariff deal agreed with the US is properly implemented.
- [Protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy signs bill curbing anticorruption agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/protests-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-signs-bill-curbing-anticorruption-agencies/): Zelenskyy’s new law weakening anticorruption agencies prompts mass protests across cities in Ukraine.
- [Malaysia’s Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/malaysias-anwar-announces-cash-handouts-in-bid-to-ease-living-costs/): Malaysian leader also says petrol prices will be cut and highway toll rates frozen to address cost of living concerns.
- [How has Israel expanded battlefronts across the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/how-has-israel-expanded-battlefronts-across-the-middle-east/): From Gaza to Iran, Israel’s wars have crossed five borders and killed thousands. We look at where and how it has struck.
- [After 20 Chinese Killed In Pakistan In 4 Years, PM Sharif Now Promises Protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/after-20-chinese-killed-in-pakistan-in-4-years-pm-sharif-now-promises-protection/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reviewed safety measures for Chinese citizens in CPEC projects. China urged Pakistan to act against militants after attacks on Chinese workers.
- [Singapore Entrepreneur Dies Day After Posting About Employee Dispute; Police Probe ‘Unnatural Death’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/singapore-entrepreneur-dies-day-after-posting-about-employee-dispute-police-probe-unnatural-death/): Jane said that the worker claimed she slipped and fell on an escalator while disposing of trash. However, Jane believed the fall was not real.
- [WHO Alert: Chikungunya Virus Back After 20 Years, 560 Crore People At Risk | Prevention Tips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/who-alert-chikungunya-virus-back-after-20-years-560-crore-people-at-risk-prevention-tips/): Chikungunya resurfaces after 2 decades, with WHO warning millions across Asia and Europe now being at risk
- [British Families Of Air India Crash Victims Allege They Received Wrong Bodies: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/british-families-of-air-india-crash-victims-allege-they-received-wrong-bodies-report/): Some families of British victims of the Air India crash reportedly received wrongly identified remains. However, no similar repatriation errors were reported by families in India.
- [‘NATO Jet No Magic…’, Russia Mocks Ukraine Mirage Crash? Putin’s Drone ‘Found’ With ‘100% China…’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/nato-jet-no-magic-russia-mocks-ukraine-mirage-crash-putins-drone-found-with-100-china4k/): Ukraine’s Dassault Mirage 2000 crashed on July 22, the first such loss of one of the jets that were donated by FranceThe fighter jet worth approximately $20 million, crashed due to an equipment failure, as per Ukrainian Air Force stated n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [The Egyptians finding a ‘second home’ after migrating south to Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/the-egyptians-finding-a-second-home-after-migrating-south-to-tanzania/): As Europe fortifies its borders, growing numbers of North Africans are moving southwards into other African countries.
- [ISI-Khalistan Drug Nexus In Canada: A Geopolitical Crime Engine, Warn Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/isi-khalistan-drug-nexus-in-canada-a-geopolitical-crime-engine-warn-intelligence-sources/): Pakistan ISI is believed to have designed and now oversees a sophisticated narco-terrorism funding pipeline.
- [Al Jazeera calls for global action to protect Gaza’s journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/al-jazeera-calls-for-global-action-to-protect-gazas-journalists/): Media network urges action to end forced starvation that threatens Gaza’s entire population, including journalists.
- [Iran ready for war with Israel, will not halt nuclear programme: Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/iran-ready-for-war-with-israel-will-not-halt-nuclear-programme-pezeshkian/): In his first TV interview since the war, Iran’s president insists Tehran’s uranium enrichment programme will continue.
- [UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/uk-sanctions-25-targets-involved-in-alleged-people-smuggling/): Individuals and entities sanctioned include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in North Africa.
- [Are These 'Little Red Dots' The Universe’s First Stars And Not Galaxies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/are-these-little-red-dots-the-universes-first-stars-and-not-galaxies/): JWST spotted over 300 mysterious red dots from the early universe. Though once thought to be galaxies, scientists now believe they may be massive stars, not galaxies
- [PM Modi Departs For UK, Free Trade Deal Likely To Be Signed During Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/pm-modi-departs-for-uk-free-trade-deal-likely-to-be-signed-during-visit/): Post Content
- [PM Modi UK Visit LIVE: PM To Visit UK To Strengthen Ties, FTA On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/pm-modi-uk-visit-live-pm-to-visit-uk-to-strengthen-ties-fta-on-agenda/): PM Modi UK Visit LIVE Updates: The highlight of PM Modi’s visit will be the signing of the India-UK FTA, which has been under negotiation for three years.
- [‘F**k Off, Indian’: Australia’s Record Of Racial Abuse, Assaults & Stabbings Amid Attack On Student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/fk-off-indian-australias-record-of-racial-abuse-assaults-stabbings-amid-attack-on-student/): Australia’s Record Of Racial Attacks On Indians: From 2008 to 2025, around 200 racial attacks were reported against Indians in Australia
- [Astronomer's HR Chief, Rum Heir Husband Took Huge Loan for $2.2 Million Home—What If They Divorce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/astronomers-hr-chief-rum-heir-husband-took-huge-loan-for-2-2-million-home-what-if-they-divorce/): The Cabots recently acquired a $2.2 million seaside home in Rye, New Hampshire, a picturesque town along the Atlantic coast
- [China experiences record number of hot days since March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/china-experiences-record-number-of-hot-days-since-march/): Heatwave in China has seen surge in energy demand with increased sales of air conditioners and handheld fans.
- [NISAR: Rs 13,000-Crore ISRO-NASA Satellite To Scan Entire Earth In 12 Days, Launch On July 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/nisar-rs-13000-crore-isro-nasa-satellite-to-scan-entire-earth-in-12-days-launch-on-july-30/): NISAR, the $1.5-billion ISRO-NASA satellite launching July 30, will track Earth’s changes in real time, revolutionising disaster response, climate research, and food security
- [LA nightclub car ramming driver charged with attempted murder in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/la-nightclub-car-ramming-driver-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-us/): If convicted, Fernando Ramirez could face multiple sentences of life imprisonment.
- [EU warns Israel as Trump’s envoy heads to Europe for Gaza truce talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/eu-warns-israel-as-trumps-envoy-heads-to-europe-for-gaza-truce-talks/): The EU’s top diplomat says ‘all options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver’ on its Gaza pledges.
- [Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/expectations-low-ahead-of-eu-china-50th-anniversary-summit-in-beijing/): The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset.
- [AFP calls on Israel to allow evacuation of its journalists from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/afp-calls-on-israel-to-allow-evacuation-of-its-journalists-from-gaza/): Paris-based news agency says freelance contributors facing ‘appalling’ situation in the war-ravaged enclave.
- [Top 10 Strongest Passports of 2025: Where Does India Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/top-10-strongest-passports-of-2025-where-does-india-stand/): Henley Passport Index 2025: India sees the biggest jump, from 85th to 77th, with visa-free access to 59 countries.
- [Indian Student Hospitalised After Alleged Racist Attack In Adelaide: 'F**K off, Indian'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/indian-student-hospitalised-after-alleged-racist-attack-in-adelaide-fk-off-indian/): South Australia Police confirmed that they were called to Kintore Avenue just before 9:30 pm after receiving reports of an assault.
- [Iran Won't Stop Enrichment, Trump 'Ready' To Bomb Again, Can US Stop Tehran From Going Nuclear? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/iran-wont-stop-enrichment-trump-ready-to-bomb-again-can-us-stop-tehran-from-going-nuclear-4k/): If Iran were to try and enrich Uranium again with the express purpose of developing a weapon, what will America do? President Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t hesitate from striking Tehran again. A threat he reiterated this week, after evidence of the damage left behind in Iran. With much of Iran’s air defences destroyed, […]
- [‘Historic’ ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/historic-ruling-on-climate-change-by-world-court-what-to-expect/): The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark legal case brought by Vanuatu.
- [‘Next To Go’: Donald Trump Hits Out At Kimmel, Fallon After Colbert's Show Gets Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/next-to-go-donald-trump-hits-out-at-kimmel-fallon-after-colberts-show-gets-cancelled/): Donald Trump accused Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon of lacking talent and said they were paid millions to ruin what he called once-great television
- ['Weak Attempt At Distraction': Obama On Trump's Allegations Of Russian Interference In 2016 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/weak-attempt-at-distraction-obama-on-trumps-allegations-of-russian-interference-in-2016-polls/): Barack Obama’s office rejected Donald Trump’s treason accusations, reiterating that Russia tried to influence the 2016 election but did not manipulate votes.
- [‘Changed the planet of rock’: Tributes pour in for rock icon Ozzy Osbourne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/changed-the-planet-of-rock-tributes-pour-in-for-rock-icon-ozzy-osbourne/): Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Elton John, Metallica and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant paid tribute to legendary singer.
- [Trump Latest News | Trump Announces "Massive Trade Deal" With Japan | US Japan Relations | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-latest-news-trump-announces-massive-trade-deal-with-japan-us-japan-relations-news18/): Trump announces “massive trade deal” with Japan that includes 15% US tariff on Japanese imports n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Turkey Enters Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Era, Unveils Tayfun Block-4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/turkey-enters-hypersonic-ballistic-missile-era-unveils-tayfun-block-4/): Developed by Turkish defense firm Roketsan, the Tayfun Block-4 weighs 2,300 kilograms, measures 6.5 meters in length and boasts a range of 800 kilometers.
- [Interpol takes whaling activist, Sea Shepherd founder off wanted list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/interpol-takes-whaling-activist-sea-shepherd-founder-off-wanted-list/): Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson greeted Interpol’s decision with the words: ‘Finally I am free.’
- [US Claims Key Role In India-Pakistan De-escalation At UN Security Council Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/us-claims-key-role-in-india-pakistan-de-escalation-at-un-security-council-debate/): US credited these developments to the role played by the US under former President Donald Trump, saying his leadership encouraged parties to pursue diplomatic paths.
- [Columbia University suspends, expels nearly 80 students over Gaza protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/columbia-university-suspends-expels-nearly-80-students-over-gaza-protests/): Some students also had their degrees revoked for participating in antiwar protests, including the 2024 Gaza encampments.
- [White House Announces Indonesia Trade Deal, Trump Calls It 'Huge Win'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/white-house-announces-indonesia-trade-deal-trump-calls-it-huge-win/): While the US will now sell American-made products to Indonesia at a zero tariff rate, Indonesia will pay 19% tariff on all of its products coming into the USA.
- [UPI, FTA, Rs 30-Billion Swap Line: India’s Big Plans For PM Modi’s Maldives Trip As Ties Reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/upi-fta-rs-30-billion-swap-line-indias-big-plans-for-pm-modis-maldives-trip-as-ties-reset/): Describing the turnaround in ties, foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday termed it ‘a question of working hard at a relationship’
- ['Very Exciting Time': Donald Trump Announces 'Massive' US-Japan Trade Deal With 15% Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/very-exciting-time-donald-trump-announces-massive-us-japan-trade-deal-with-15-tariff/): Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Japan, saying that Japan will invest $550 billion in the US, and join a joint LNG venture in Alaska.
- ['Steeped In Terrorism': India Slams Pakistan’s Rhetoric On Kashmir, Indus Waters Treaty At UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/steeped-in-terrorism-india-slams-pakistans-rhetoric-on-kashmir-indus-waters-treaty-at-unsc/): India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and any attempt to question its sovereignty is unacceptable.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,245](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1245/): Here are the key events on day 1,245 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [How the gentrification crisis is hitting Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/how-the-gentrification-crisis-is-hitting-mexico-city/): What’s behind Mexico City’s fight against gentrification displacing residents?
- [Amid Backlash Over Epstein Files, Trump Administration 'Unseals' Other MAGA Grievances | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/amid-backlash-over-epstein-files-trump-administration-unseals-other-maga-grievances-4k/): Facing backlash from MAGA supporters about the handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump and his administration have released a flood of information on old grievances and issues popular with the base. The Justice Department released files documents on Hillary Clinton and more than 230,000 pages related to the assassination of Martin […]
- [Trump announces ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-announces-massive-trade-deal-with-japan/): US president says Japanese exports will be subject to a 15 percent tariff under the trade agreement.
- [Protesters in Ukraine denounce law curbing anticorruption agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/protesters-in-ukraine-denounce-law-curbing-anticorruption-agencies/): Hundreds of protesters rally in Kyiv to oppose the measure, in a rare show of antigovernment anger.
- [Judges reject Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s bid to serve as federal prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/judges-reject-trump-lawyer-alina-habbas-bid-to-serve-as-federal-prosecutor/): The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba’s replacement following a decision not to extend her term.
- [England beat Italy to reach UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/england-beat-italy-to-reach-uefa-womens-euro-2025-final/): Chloe Kelly scores dramatic late winner in extra time as reigning champions England come from behind to beat Italy 2-1.
- [Morocco beat Ghana on penalties to set up Nigeria WAFCON final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/morocco-beat-ghana-on-penalties-to-set-up-nigeria-wafcon-final/): Host nation Morocco will face Nigeria in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana on penalties.
- [‘My duty’: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/my-duty-columbia-protester-mahmoud-khalil-meets-lawmakers-at-us-capitol/): Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
- [No food, no aid: hunger is killing people in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/no-food-no-aid-hunger-is-killing-people-in-gaza/): Israel’s blockade has plunged Gaza into an increasingly dire malnutrition crisis.
- [At least 15 starve to death in 24 hours in Gaza as Israel continues attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/at-least-15-starve-to-death-in-24-hours-in-gaza-as-israel-continues-attacks/): Latest malnutrition-related deaths include a six-week-old baby, as dozens more killed in Israeli strikes across enclave.
- [Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/is-israel-implementing-a-strategy-of-genocide-by-starvation-in-gaza/): Those who have survived relentless attacks so far now face famine
- [Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of ‘treason’ over 2016 election claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/donald-trump-accuses-barack-obama-of-treason-over-2016-election-claims/): The president repeated unsubstantiated claims that investigations into Russian election interference were ‘seditious’.
- [Trump dumps a pile of MLK files. Why not the Epstein files?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-dumps-a-pile-of-mlk-files-why-not-the-epstein-files/): Trump releases MLK files amidst backlash over withholding Epstein documents, fuelling selective transparency claims.
- ["Totally Out Of Step" Trump Pulls US Out Of UNESCO, Cites DEI Policies, Pro-Palestine & China Tilt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/totally-out-of-step-trump-pulls-us-out-of-unesco-cites-dei-policies-pro-palestine-china-tilt/): President Donald Trump is pulling the US out of UNESCO, citing anti-America and anti-Israel leanings, as well as UNESCO’s woke agenda, as the reasons. Back in February, Trump had ordered a 90-day review of America’s presence in UNESCO. He had demanded that special emphasis be put on investigating any “anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiment within the […]
- [Renewable energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/renewable-energy-hits-global-tipping-point-for-even-lower-costs-un-says/): UN chief Antonio Guterres says ‘the fossil fuel age is flailing and failing’ as renewable energy becomes cheaper.
- [Trump sets 19% tariff on Philippines in new trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-sets-19-tariff-on-philippines-in-new-trade-deal/): Details about the agreement, which US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, are limited.
- [DOJ Seeks Meeting With Epstein's Ex Ghislaine Maxwell, Donald Trump Calls It An "Appropriate" Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/doj-seeks-meeting-with-epsteins-ex-ghislaine-maxwell-donald-trump-calls-it-an-appropriate-move/): Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche said that Attorney General Pam Bondi had instructed him to contact Maxwell’s legal team. Bondi has been at the receiving end of a lot of backlash from Donald Trump’s MAGA base. The President has railed against what he is […]
- [Workers scramble to find colleagues at collapsed DRC gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/workers-scramble-to-find-colleagues-at-collapsed-drc-gold-mine/): Workers at a collapsed mine shaft in the Democratic Republic of Congo are trying to dig out their colleagues.
- [Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon, dies at 76](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-frontman-and-heavy-metal-icon-dies-at-76/): Osbourne was instrumental in pioneering heavy metal as his band Black Sabbath enjoyed huge success in the 70s.
- ["Barack Hussein Obama The Ringleader" Trump Calls Epstein Files A 'Witch-Hunt', Blasts 2016 'Coup'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/barack-hussein-obama-the-ringleader-trump-calls-epstein-files-a-witch-hunt-blasts-2016-coup/): President Donald Trump tried to shift attention from the clamour for the release of sealed documents detailing the Jeffrey Epstein case by urging his Justice Department to go after his predecessors. Trump dismissed the furor over the disgraced former financier, driven largely by Republican lawmakers and his own supporters, as “a witch-hunt.” Instead, Trump urged […]
- [Holy Land clerics ‘stand in solidarity’ with people of Gaza after visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/holy-land-clerics-stand-in-solidarity-with-people-of-gaza-after-visit/): Greek Orthodox and Catholic leaders condemned Israel’s bombardment on Gaza after a rare visit to the territory July 18.
- [More than 1,400 killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/more-than-1400-killed-in-sectarian-violence-in-coastal-syria-report-finds/): Gov’t committee in Syria says it identified 298 suspects in mass killings in Syria’s coastal regions.
- [Trump team seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-team-seeks-meeting-with-ghislaine-maxwell-amid-epstein-pressure/): The request is Trump’s latest move to defuse uproar over recent report that yielded no new evidence in Epstein scandal.
- ["Stop Killing People" EU Leads Global Fury On Gaza Aid Deaths And Starvation, Israel Blames Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/stop-killing-people-eu-leads-global-fury-on-gaza-aid-deaths-and-starvation-israel-blames-hamas/): The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned “all options are on the table” if Israel’s military does not stop killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Kallas said that “the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible”, adding that she had taken up the issue during a phone call with […]
- [General Motors reports a 35% profit drop as tariffs weigh on car industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/general-motors-reports-a-35-profit-drop-as-tariffs-weigh-on-car-industry/): GM’s quarterly profit tumble comes a day after Stellantis says it expects $2.7bn loss in first six months of the year.
- [Bangladesh students demand accountability after deadly air force jet crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/bangladesh-students-demand-accountability-after-deadly-air-force-jet-crash/): Students’ demands include compensation for families, as well as new training procedures for the country’s air force.
- [Gaza’s generation of amputees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/gazas-generation-of-amputees/): Ismail Abu Omar speaks about Gaza’s rising amputee toll and the resilience of people living with permanent wounds.
- [India Sends Doctors To Bangladesh After Deadly Jet Crash Kills 31, Mostly Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/india-sends-doctors-to-bangladesh-after-deadly-jet-crash-kills-31-mostly-children/): The move comes a day after PM Modi assured Bangladesh of India’s full support.
- [Iran in "IDF'S Sights, Ready For Wars in Multiple Arenas”, Turkey Warns Israel On Dividing Syria |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/iran-in-idfs-sights-ready-for-wars-in-multiple-arenas-turkey-warns-israel-on-dividing-syria-4k/): The Israeli military chief has called for his country to be prepared for a multi-arena campaign amid a “complex and challenging” security situation. The IDF chief of staff made the remarks during the first multi-front situational assessment held on July 21 in nearly two years. “The IDF must operate offensively across multiple arenas alongside vital […]
- [British YouTuber Apologises Days After Eating Chicken In ISKCON’s Govinda’s Eatery In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/british-youtuber-apologises-days-after-eating-chicken-in-iskcons-govindas-eatery-in-london/): The popular eatery in London is part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
- [John Bolton Breaks Silence: Inside Trump's Foreign Policy Chaos In Second Term | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/john-bolton-breaks-silence-inside-trumps-foreign-policy-chaos-in-second-term-us-news-n18g/): In a candid assessment of Trump’s second term, Ambassador John Bolton reveals the turmoil behind U.S. foreign policy — from the stalled Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to the relentless Israel-Hamas war. He details Trump’s controversial diplomatic style, strategic errors, and the personal politics shaping America’s global stance. n18oc_Indian18oc_worldWatch News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Hunter Wants To Make Sure...’: White House Lashes Out At Biden’s Son For Berating Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/hunter-wants-to-make-sure-white-house-lashes-out-at-bidens-son-for-berating-trump/): The White House criticized Hunter Biden for his expletive-laden rant against Trump over deportations. Spokesperson Abigail Jackson accused Hunter of misplaced priorities.
- [Approved By Donald Trump Or Not? Coca-Cola To Launch Cane Sugar Version Of Coke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/approved-by-donald-trump-or-not-coca-cola-to-launch-cane-sugar-version-of-coke/): Coca-Cola will release a new version of Coke with US-grown cane sugar this fall following a social media post by Donald Trump.
- [China Blocks US Commerce Department Official, Wells Fargo Banker From Leaving Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/china-blocks-us-commerce-department-official-wells-fargo-banker-from-leaving-country/): The US State Department is monitoring the situation closely where two American citizens were handed exit bans.
- [US Embassy Adds Another To String Of Warnings To Indians: ‘Ineligible For Future Visas If…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-embassy-adds-another-to-string-of-warnings-to-indians-ineligible-for-future-visas-if/): In a string of warnings, the US Embassy in India yet again said that the visa of any person will be revoked if arrested in any criminal activities while in the United States.
- [Trump Deflects Epstein Question: 'Witch Hunt... Stop Talking About Nonsense' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-deflects-epstein-question-witch-hunt-stop-talking-about-nonsense-watch/): Donald Trump dismissed questions about Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a distraction as he accused the media of a witch hunt.
- [Trump administration says the US will leave the UN cultural agency UNESCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-administration-says-the-us-will-leave-the-un-cultural-agency-unesco/): The White House cited ‘anti-Israel rhetoric’ and ‘woke, divisive’ causes as the reason for the US’s withdrawal.
- [Australia’s Algal Bloom Declared ‘Natural Disaster’: What’s Behind The Toxic Sea Crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/australias-algal-bloom-declared-natural-disaster-whats-behind-the-toxic-sea-crisis/): A massive algal bloom off South Australia’s coast has turned the sea toxic, killing over 400 marine species and devastating local industries.
- [Too Dangerous After 9 PM? French Cities Bar Teens From Going Outside Because Of This Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/too-dangerous-after-9-pm-french-cities-bar-teens-from-going-outside-because-of-this-reason/): Several French cities imposed night curfews on minors due to rising drug-related violence.
- [Russia Recruited Children To Design War Drones, Told Them To Conceal Details: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/russia-recruited-children-to-design-war-drones-told-them-to-conceal-details-report/): Russian teens are recruited to design and test drones for Ukraine war via state-backed competitions, starting with video games and moving to military equipment.
- [Shattered Spine, Broken Limbs: How Ukrainian Model Was 'Tortured' By Russians At Dubai Sex Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/shattered-spine-broken-limbs-how-ukrainian-model-was-tortured-by-russians-at-dubai-sex-party/): Ukrainian OnlyFans model Maria Kovalchuk was tortured by wealthy Russians at a Dubai party.
- [‘Flour, fire and fear as I try to parent in a starving Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/flour-fire-and-fear-as-i-try-to-parent-in-a-starving-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid writes about trying to take care of her children while worrying her family will starve.
- [Israel is proceeding with annexation, and there is only one way to stop it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/israel-is-proceeding-with-annexation-and-there-is-only-one-way-to-stop-it/): Global grassroots organising is the only way to challenge Israel and its plan to legalise the theft of Palestinian land.
- [Trump Administration Revokes Visas Of Brazilian Judges Citing ‘Witch-Hunt’ Against Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/trump-administration-revokes-visas-of-brazilian-judges-citing-witch-hunt-against-bolsonaro/): The former President of Brazil is currently facing trial for his involvement in an alleged attempted coup.
- [Morocco Man Uses Rubber Ring, Flippers To Reach Spain, Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/morocco-man-uses-rubber-ring-flippers-to-reach-spain-rescued/): The young man had his diving suit on, and was also wearing a life jacket and flippers.
- [Number of aid seekers killed by Israel in Gaza tops 1,000: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/number-of-aid-seekers-killed-by-israel-in-gaza-tops-1000-un/): Starvation, malnutrition kill 101 Palestinians during Gaza war, including 80 children, according to hospitals.
- [The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier ‘celebrated his shot’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/the-boy-who-bled-to-death-as-an-israeli-soldier-celebrated-his-shot/): The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town.
- [US Pitches Anti-China ‘Shield’ With Manila? China ‘Preps Military City’, ‘Shadows’ NATO Warship | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/us-pitches-anti-china-shield-with-manila-china-preps-military-city-shadows-nato-warship-4k/): Top US officials promised President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines on Monday that Washington will defend its longtime ally and ramp up military resources aimed at deterring an assertive China. Marcos will meet with President Donald Trump on July 22, who has rattled many European allies by demanding they pay more to be protected as […]
- [Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash Death Toll Rises To 27, Army ‘Inspects’ Dhaka Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/bangladesh-air-force-jet-crash-death-toll-rises-to-27-army-inspects-dhaka-site/): An air force F-7 BGI jet crashed into a Dhaka school on July 21, killing at least 27 people and injuring 88, including children. The jet had taken off from Kurmitola airbase at 1:06pm but suffered mechanical failure. The pilot was among the dead. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel ‘Caught Trump off Guard’ With Syria Attacks Amid Druze-Bedouin Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/israel-caught-trump-off-guard-with-syria-attacks-amid-druze-bedouin-clashes/): US President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israeli strikes in Syria and a Gaza Catholic church, the White House said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump phoned Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss both incidents. She claimed tensions in Syria eased following the President’s intervention. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ["Inhumane..." British Foreign Minister Blasts Israel Over Gaza Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/inhumane-british-foreign-minister-blasts-israel-over-gaza-deaths/): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel’s Gaza aid system as “inhumane” and “dangerous”, calling for an end to the war. He criticised the IDF’s mass displacement of civilians, saying it strips Gazans of dignity. Israel dismissed the remarks as “disconnected from reality” and claimed they embolden Hamas. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Turkish Firefighters Battle 'Fire Tornado'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/turkish-firefighters-battle-fire-tornado/): Firefighters in Bilecik, Turkey, were filmed battling a rare ‘fire tornado’, as wildfires swept across the country amid extreme heat. Hundreds of blazes have displaced thousands and killed two in Izmir. Scientists warn the Mediterranean is a wildfire hotspot, with Turkey facing mounting climate risks this summer. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Great’: Elon Musk Backs Donald Trump Move To Reshape H-1B Visa System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/great-elon-musk-backs-donald-trump-move-to-reshape-h-1b-visa-system/): The Donald Trump administration proposed an overhaul of the H-1B visa program, aiming to prioritize higher-paid, highly-skilled workers.
- [After PM Modi’s Croatia Visit, Indian Firms Take On China’s BRI In Mega Infra Projects: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/after-pm-modis-croatia-visit-indian-firms-take-on-chinas-bri-in-mega-infra-projects-report/): PM Modi’s Croatia visit led Indian firms to bid for major infrastructure projects, competing with Chinese rivals, including railway and highway projects worth 1.1 billion euros.
- [Why is India investigating alleged mass killings of sexual assault victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/why-is-india-investigating-alleged-mass-killings-of-sexual-assault-victims/): An ex-worker at Karnataka’s Dharmasthala temple says he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies, including children.
- [‘Starvation is a war crime’, UN expert blasts Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/22/starvation-is-a-war-crime-un-expert-blasts-israel/): The famine we’re seeing in Gaza now is the most horrific stage of Israel’s starvation campaign, a UN expert says.
- [Debris of plane with 49 people aboard found in Russia’s far east: Interfax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/debris-of-plane-with-49-people-aboard-found-in-russias-far-east-interfax/): Local emergencies ministry says the plane dropped off radar near the Amur region, bordering China.
- [‘Did you eat today?’: Voices of Gaza speak of starvation and survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/did-you-eat-today-voices-of-gaza-speak-of-starvation-and-survival/): ‘We are starved by the Israeli occupation,’ says Taqwa al-Wawi in Gaza, where all she thinks about is how hungry she is.
- [Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash LIVE Updates: F-16 Jets Deployed As Both Sides Bomb Military Bases, 3 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thailand-cambodia-border-clash-live-updates-f-16-jets-deployed-as-both-sides-bomb-military-bases-3-injured/): Thailand Cambodia Dispute Live Updates: According to Thai army, the fighting began at around 7:35 am when troops guarding the Ta Muen temple detected a Cambodian drone in the area.
- [Passenger Plane With 50 On Board Goes Missing In Russia’s Far East Near China Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/passenger-plane-with-50-on-board-goes-missing-in-russias-far-east-near-china-border/): The An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines vanished shortly before landing in Tynda, a remote town near the China-Russia border. The plane had nearly 50 people on board.
- [Australia lifts US beef restrictions slammed by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/australia-lifts-us-beef-restrictions-slammed-by-trump/): Canberra says restrictions will be lifted following a ‘rigorous science and risk-based assessment’.
- [India’s Alert Leads To Cambodia’s Largest Cybercrime Raid, 3,075 Arrested Across 138 Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/indias-alert-leads-to-cambodias-largest-cybercrime-raid-3075-arrested-across-138-sites/): Cambodia’s raids exposed transnational scam hubs where trafficked victims were coerced into running cyberfraud rackets targeting users across Asia
- [Not Just Trade, Historic UK-India Deal Paves Way For Cooperation In Defence & Clean Energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/not-just-trade-historic-uk-india-deal-paves-way-for-cooperation-in-defence-clean-energy/): Keir Starmer and PM Narendra Modi will unveil the UK-India Vision 2035 for a modern, reinvigorated partnership over the next decade in a time of rapid global change
- [EU-China summit – who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/eu-china-summit-whos-attending-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): The summit, being hosted in China on Thursday, marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between Brussels and Beijing.
- [Thai, Cambodian Troops Exchange Fire At Disputed Border As Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thai-cambodian-troops-exchange-fire-at-disputed-border-as-tensions-escalate/): The clash came shortly after Thailand closed northeastern border crossings with Cambodia and said it was withdrawing its ambassador and expelling the Cambodian ambassador.
- [Columbia University to pay $200m to settle anti-Semitism claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/columbia-university-to-pay-200m-to-settle-anti-semitism-claims/): Settlement marks victory in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to exert greater control over third-level education.
- [Iranian helicopter confronts US warship approaching territorial waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/iranian-helicopter-confronts-us-warship-approaching-territorial-waters/): Iranian state media describe the confrontation as ‘tense’, while US military says the encounter was ‘professional’.
- [Thai military reports clash with Cambodian troops at disputed border area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thai-military-reports-clash-with-cambodian-troops-at-disputed-border-area/): The clash is the latest in a long-running deadly border dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
- [Epstein Grand Jury Files To Stay Sealed As US Judge Rejects Trump Administration Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/epstein-grand-jury-files-to-stay-sealed-as-us-judge-rejects-trump-administration-request/): US District Judge ruled that the Trump administration’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts from the 2005-07 probe failed to meet legal exceptions under federal rules
- [Columbia University Reaches $220 Million Deal With Trump To Restore Federal Research Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/columbia-university-reaches-220-million-deal-with-trump-to-restore-federal-research-funding/): Under the terms of the agreement, the Ivy League university will pay $200 million over three years.
- ['Please Save Me': Woman Who Rescued Indian Man In Dublin Says 'Attackers Could've Killed Him'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/please-save-me-woman-who-rescued-indian-man-in-dublin-says-attackers-couldve-killed-him/): The woman informed that the man is highly qualified and had a family in India. He came to Ireland to work for Amazon.
- [Russiagate Is Back: Team Trump Accuses Obama Of Engineering False Intel, DOJ Reviews Charges | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/russiagate-is-back-team-trump-accuses-obama-of-engineering-false-intel-doj-reviews-charges-4k/): The Trump administration is alleging that former President Barack Obama and his national security team engineered a “contrived narrative” that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to aid Donald Trump. President Trump has been consistently saying that the Democrats propped what he terms the Russia hoax, that somehow Putin had helped Trump get elected […]
- [Swaminarayan Temple In Australia's Melbourne Defaced With Hate Graffiti: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/swaminarayan-temple-in-australias-melbourne-defaced-with-hate-graffiti-report/): The Swaminarayan Temple in Boronia, Australia, was defaced with hate graffiti, along with two nearby Asian-run restaurants. An investigation into the incidents has begun.
- [PM Starmer Calls India-UK FTA 'Major Win' Ahead Of Signing, Unveils GBP 6 Billion In Investments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-starmer-calls-india-uk-fta-major-win-ahead-of-signing-unveils-gbp-6-billion-in-investments/): The agreement, years in the making, marks a pivotal moment in UK-India relations. It includes tariff reductions that will slash import costs on everyday goods such as clothing,
- [US Justice Department Informed Donald Trump His Name Is In Epstein Files: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-justice-department-informed-donald-trump-his-name-is-in-epstein-files-report/): Donald Trump was reportedly briefed in May that his name appeared several times in Jeffrey Epstein case files, though officials said he wasn’t the focus.
- [Canada Man Arrested For Killing Daughter Had Affair, Almost Lost One Eye In Ethiopia Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/canada-man-arrested-for-killing-daughter-had-affair-almost-lost-one-eye-in-ethiopia-attack/): Besides his daughter Melina, Luciano had no ties to Montreal, with his primary base of operations located in Ethiopia.
- [Russia, Ukraine Agree To Swap Prisoners Of War Amid Peace Talks In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/russia-ukraine-agree-to-swap-prisoners-of-war-amid-peace-talks-in-istanbul/): A Russian negotiator confirmed the agreement on a new prisoner exchange with Ukraine and proposed brief ceasefires for the recovery of dead and injured soldiers.
- [Turkish wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers amid extreme heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/turkish-wildfire-kills-10-firefighters-rescue-workers-amid-extreme-heat/): Local media report that 24 firefighters and rescuers were trapped by the wildfire, and victims were ‘burned alive’.
- ['Truly Heartening’: PM Modi Gets Warm Welcome In UK As Signing Of Long-Awaited FTA Inches Closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/truly-heartening-pm-modi-gets-warm-welcome-in-uk-as-signing-of-long-awaited-fta-inches-closer/): In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India’s progress is truly heartening.”
- ['Donald Trump Secured India-Pakistan Ceasefire': White House Repeats Peace Mediation Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/donald-trump-secured-india-pakistan-ceasefire-white-house-repeats-peace-mediation-claims/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that President Trump brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan as part of his global peacemaking efforts.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,246](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1246/): Here are the key events on day 1,246 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US court decisions allow for Abrego Garcia’s release, bar his deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-court-decisions-allow-for-abrego-garcias-release-bar-his-deportation/): Trump officials have indicated they plan to deport Abrego Garcia to a third-party country if he is released from jail.
- [Spain beat Germany to set up Women’s Euro 2025 final with England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/spain-beat-germany-to-set-up-womens-euro-2025-final-with-england/): Aitana Bonmati’s strike in extra time downs Germany to send Spain into Women’s Euro 2025 final against England.
- [Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/hunger-crisis-deepens-in-gaza-as-10-more-starvation-deaths-reported/): Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.
- [Why is Trump quitting global institutions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/why-is-trump-quitting-global-institutions/): The US is pulling out of UNESCO, saying the UN agency focuses on divisive issues.
- [EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/eu-and-us-edge-closer-to-trade-deal-as-tariff-deadline-looms/): US officials are ‘optimistic’ that an agreement could be imminent.
- [Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/marcus-rashford-joins-barcelona-on-loan-from-manchester-united/): The 27-year-old completed his loan move to Barca with an option for the switch to be made permanent next summer.
- [US Supreme Court says Trump can remove Democrats from consumer safety panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/us-supreme-court-says-trump-can-remove-democrats-from-consumer-safety-panel/): The nation’s highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential powers.
- [Tesla reports biggest quarterly revenue decline in more than a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/tesla-reports-biggest-quarterly-revenue-decline-in-more-than-a-decade/): Analysts expect a turnaround in future quarters as the automaker bets on robotaxi expansions.
- [Israeli parliament approves symbolic motion on West Bank annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/israeli-parliament-approves-symbolic-motion-on-west-bank-annexation/): Knesset lawmakers vote 71-13 in favour of annexation, raising questions about the future of a Palestinian state.
- [Trump admin leans into unsubstantiated claims Obama committed ‘treason’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-admin-leans-into-unsubstantiated-claims-obama-committed-treason/): The Trump administration says former President Obama sought to undermine Trump through faulty claims.
- [UN court: Climate crisis is ‘existential threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/un-court-climate-crisis-is-existential-threat/): The International Court of Justice says climate change is an “urgent and existential threat.”
- [Zelenskyy promises new bill amid growing pressure over anticorruption law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/zelenskyy-promises-new-bill-amid-growing-pressure-over-anticorruption-law/): Protesters rally for a second day after Ukrainian leader signs law curbing powers of anticorruption agencies.
- [Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Israeli police scuffle in West Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/ultra-orthodox-jews-israeli-police-scuffle-in-west-jerusalem/): A confrontation unfolded between ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and Israeli police over conscription order arrests.
- [Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ ‘genocide’ case against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/brazil-to-join-south-africas-icj-genocide-case-against-israel/): Brazilian Foreign Ministry says international community ‘cannot remain inactive’ in the face of ‘ongoing atrocities’.
- [Trump administration unveils wide ranging AI action plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-administration-unveils-wide-ranging-ai-action-plan/): The plan is said to put pressure on China and build new data centers in the US.
- [Former Scottish First Minister and his wife plead for Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/former-scottish-first-minister-and-his-wife-plead-for-gaza-aid/): Scotland’s former First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife say their relatives in Gaza are being deliberately starved.
- [US federal judge refuses Trump’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/us-federal-judge-refuses-trumps-bid-to-unseal-epstein-grand-jury-records/): Donald Trump had sought to dispel rumours his administration had attempted to conceal information about Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Israel Claims Gaza Starvation "Engineered by Hamas" Amid Global Outrage, Arab Leader Shames US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/israel-claims-gaza-starvation-engineered-by-hamas-amid-global-outrage-arab-leader-shames-us-envoy/): Israel on Wednesday (July 23) hit back at growing international criticism that it was behind chronic food shortages in Gaza, instead accusing Hamas of deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.More than 100 aid and human rights groups said earlier Wednesday that “mass starvation” was spreading in the Gaza Strip, and France warned […]
- [GHF security guard details abuses he witnessed at Gaza ‘aid sites’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/ghf-security-guard-details-abuses-he-witnessed-at-gaza-aid-sites/): A former security guard for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ‘aid distribution sites’ described abuses he witnessed.
- [Doctor accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/doctor-accused-of-supplying-actor-matthew-perry-with-ketamine-pleads-guilty/): Salvador Plasencia did not supply Perry with the fatal dose but has admitted to obtaining ketamine for the actor’s use.
- [Donald Trump Eyes Kingmaker Role In 2026 Midterms, Will Vet Candidates, Plan Fundraisers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/donald-trump-eyes-kingmaker-role-in-2026-midterms-will-vet-candidates-plan-fundraisers/): Trump is banking heavily on the success of his newly passed tax and spending legislation.
- [Couple Arrested For Having Sex Mid-Air Inside Florida-Bound Flight In Front Of Two Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/couple-arrested-for-having-sex-mid-air-inside-florida-bound-flight-in-front-of-two-children/): Trista and Christopher were performing sexual acts mid-flight in their seats aboard a Florida-bound JetBlue flight.
- [Plane-Sized Asteroid To Fly Past Earth Next Week. Here's What NASA Has To Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/plane-sized-asteroid-to-fly-past-earth-next-week-heres-what-nasa-has-to-say/): The asteroid, which measures around 210 feet long, will fly by on July 28 at a distance of about 393,000 miles
- [Idaho Students Killer Bryan Kohberger Gets Life In Prison; Trump Says 'Judge Should've...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/idaho-students-killer-bryan-kohberger-gets-life-in-prison-trump-says-judge-shouldve/): Donald Trump had weighed in saying that the judge should make Bryan Kohberger answer why he committed the murders.
- [Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians, mostly women and children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/israeli-strikes-kill-21-palestinians-mostly-women-and-children/): Three Israeli strikes hit homes and a tent in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, mostly women and children.
- [Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Anant Ambani Visit London's Swaminarayan Temple After First Wedding Anniversary | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/mukesh-ambani-radhika-merchant-anant-ambani-visit-londons-swaminarayan-temple-after-first-wedding-anniversary-watch/): Mukesh Ambani, Anant, and Radhika engaged in prayers and sought blessings at the revered Hindu temple
- [New Russian Law To Punish VPN Users, Track Search History For 'Extremist' Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/new-russian-law-to-punish-vpn-users-track-search-history-for-extremist-content/): To define what constitutes ‘extremist’ content, the Ministry of Justice has released a list of over 500 pages.
- ['Whenever We Dial, India Responds First': Ex-Maldives Minister On Diplomatic Ties Ahead Of PM Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/whenever-we-dial-india-responds-first-ex-maldives-minister-on-diplomatic-ties-ahead-of-pm-visit/): PM Narendra Modi is travelling to the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu in what is being seen as a breakthrough in diplomatic ties after a spell of frostiness
- [Ukraine Protests As Zelensky Clips Anti-Corruption Bodies Over "Russian Influence", EU "Annoyed" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/ukraine-protests-as-zelensky-clips-anti-corruption-bodies-over-russian-influence-eu-annoyed-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump White House probes Harvard University’s scholar exchange programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-white-house-probes-harvard-universitys-scholar-exchange-programme/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a probe will ensure the programme does ‘not run contrary to our nation’s interests’.
- [Settlers killed US citizen Sayf Musallet. Will there be justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/settlers-killed-us-citizen-sayf-musallet-will-there-be-justice/): An uncle remembers his nephew, an American killed by Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump Admin Probes Harvard Over Student Exchange Program: 'National Interest First'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-admin-probes-harvard-over-student-exchange-program-national-interest-first/): The US State Department is investigating Harvard’s eligibility to host foreign exchange visitors in the J-1 program.
- [New UK Sanctions Target Criminal Gangs Behind Illegal Migration Surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/new-uk-sanctions-target-criminal-gangs-behind-illegal-migration-surge/): UK announced that it will begin freezing assets of those involved in human smuggling operations and will impose travel bans on individuals aiding or facilitating these networks
- [Why Are Global Birth Rates Falling So Fast? UN Report Reveals Alarming Answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/why-are-global-birth-rates-falling-so-fast-un-report-reveals-alarming-answers/): Among the key factors, skyrocketing living costs, persistent gender inequality, and growing uncertainty about the future are the biggest contributors.
- [What Is ‘Everesting’ Challenge? The Brutal Climb That Claimed Life Of NYC Millionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/what-is-everesting-challenge-the-brutal-climb-that-claimed-life-of-nyc-millionaire/): Originally from Westport, Connecticut, Leykind worked at CG Sawaya Partners, a New York-based investment bank.
- [Son Of British Couple Held In Afghanistan Fears For Their Lives; Taliban Assures Medical Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/son-of-british-couple-held-in-afghanistan-fears-for-their-lives-taliban-assures-medical-care/): Following their arrest, the couple was initially held at Pul-e-Charkhi prison.
- [Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/thailand-recalls-ambassador-to-cambodia-amid-border-tensions/): Governing party says it has downgraded ties with Cambodia after a landmine incident that injured a Thai soldier.
- [Witkoff Rushes to Gaza as EU Raps Israel Over Gaza Starvation; "Missing" Hamas Handlers Delay Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/witkoff-rushes-to-gaza-as-eu-raps-israel-over-gaza-starvation-missing-hamas-handlers-delay-talks/): US President Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Europe this week for talks on Israel’s war in Gaza and other key issues, a US official said on July 23 The official added that Witkoff will continue pushing for a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave, Al-Monitor reported n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Columbia University Expels Students Over Pro-Palestinian Protests Amid Trump Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/columbia-university-expels-students-over-pro-palestinian-protests-amid-trump-crackdown/): Columbia University expelled nearly 80 students for pro-Palestinian protests, aiming to restore $400 million in federal funding.
- [In Pictures: Arizona Death Renews Questions Around a Historic Killer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/in-pictures-arizona-death-renews-questions-around-a-historic-killer/): The Arizona case in July 2025 marks the first plague-related death in the region in nearly two decades.
- [Why is Columbia University expelling pro-Palestine students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/why-is-columbia-university-expelling-pro-palestine-students/): Nearly 80 students have been disciplined, with some being fully expelled, over pro-Palestine protests on campus.
- [Swedish neo-Nazis are using MMA to recruit new members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/swedish-neo-nazis-are-using-mma-to-recruit-new-members/): Neo-Nazis in Sweden are using mixed martial arts events to try to attract new followers.
- [EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/eu-steps-up-air-defences-for-ukraine-and-sanctions-for-russia/): The US returns as a seller of critical anti-ballistic systems, but remains neutral, with no ideological standpoint.
- [‘Starvation Knocking On Every Door In Gaza': UN Chief On Israel's 'Horror' Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/starvation-knocking-on-every-door-in-gaza-un-chief-on-israels-horror-blockade/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of severe starvation in Gaza, calling it a “horror show.”
- [French Mirage Jet “Not Lost To Russian Shootdown”, Says Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/french-mirage-jet-not-lost-to-russian-shootdown-says-zelensky/): Ukraine has lost its first French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jet during a mission, President Zelensky confirmed. The pilot safely ejected, and the crash was not due to Russian action but equipment failure. France began supplying the jets in February to bolster Ukraine’s air defense against Russian aggression. n18oc_crux
- [Trump’s hefty tariff on Brazil expected to push the country towards China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trumps-hefty-tariff-on-brazil-expected-to-push-the-country-towards-china/): Chinese investments could play a crucial role in enabling Brazil to boost its industrial capacity and diversify economy.
- [These countries condemn the Gaza war but have major ties to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/these-countries-condemn-the-gaza-war-but-have-major-ties-to-israel/): Protesters are demanding action against Israel and not just words, after 28 countries called for an end to the Gaza war.
- [Video: Iran’s president says country won’t abandon its nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/video-irans-president-says-country-wont-abandon-its-nuclear-programme/): Iran’s President has told Al Jazeera his country is committed to continuing its nuclear program for peaceful purposes.
- [What can we expect as fire season ramps up in California?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/what-can-we-expect-as-fire-season-ramps-up-in-california/): Officials and scientists say the state has had a mild season thus far, but fires are expected to surge in drier months.
- [‘Hottest In The Room’: Trump Praises Tulsi Gabbard, Revives Debunked Obama Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/hottest-in-the-room-trump-praises-tulsi-gabbard-revives-debunked-obama-claims/): Donald Trump praised Tulsi Gabbard, claiming her report proves Barack Obama conspired to rig the 2016 election.
- [China ‘Watches’ As Trump ‘Lowers’ Japan Tariff In ‘History’s Largest’ Trade Deal With Ishiba | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/china-watches-as-trump-lowers-japan-tariff-in-historys-largest-trade-deal-with-ishiba-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Claims 'Largest Trade Deal in History' With Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-claims-largest-trade-deal-in-history-with-japan/): US President Donald Trump announced a major trade deal with Japan on July 23, involving a $550 million Japanese investment into the US. The US will receive 90% of the profits. Trump called it the largest deal in history and warned of tariffs on countries not finalizing agreements by August 1. n18oc_crux
- [World court hearing says climate change is ‘urgent and existential threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/world-court-hearing-says-climate-change-is-urgent-and-existential-threat/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Greek island residents stop Israeli cruise ship docking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/greek-island-residents-stop-israeli-cruise-ship-docking/): Residents on the Greek island of Syros prevented passengers on an Israeli cruise ship from getting off the vessel.
- [Sudan’s competing authorities are beholden to militia leaders, say analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/sudans-competing-authorities-are-beholden-to-militia-leaders-say-analysts/): Both the army-backed government and RSF-backed alliance are increasingly rewarding loyal armed groups on the ground.
- [‘Unbearable’: Ukrainians deported by Russia, stranded at Georgia border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/unbearable-ukrainians-deported-by-russia-stranded-at-georgia-border/): Ukrainian deportees being held in a cramped Georgian border facility are trapped between two countries.
- [The night Iran struck Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/the-night-iran-struck-qatar/): Al Jazeera Arabic Digital newsroom has gone behind the scenes, breaking down the events of that night, second by second
- [Palestinians in Gaza react to Israel’s ban on access to the sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/palestinians-in-gaza-react-to-israels-ban-on-access-to-the-sea/): Palestinians in Gaza say Israel’s ban on access to the sea has stripped them of their last source of food and freedom.
- [Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/aid-groups-warn-of-mass-starvation-in-gaza/): More than 100 aid groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza, urge ceasefire and end to Israel blocking humanitarian aid.
- [Yes, The New York Times is committing genocidal journalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/yes-the-new-york-times-is-committing-genocidal-journalism/): In his latest NYT column, Bret Stephens tries to excuse a uniquely horrific crime with uniquely horrific journalism.
- [Malaysia “calls on world leaders” to restrain Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/malaysia-calls-on-world-leaders-to-restrain-israel/): Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim called on world leaders including US President Donald Trump, to restrain Israel
- [Probe Launched into Syrian Army’s Alleged Sweida Abuses, Minister Vows “No Tolerance” for Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/probe-launched-into-syrian-armys-alleged-sweida-abuses-minister-vows-no-tolerance-for-crimes/): The Syrian defence ministry acknowledged “shocking violations” by uniformed individuals in Sweida and announced an investigation. The minister pledged “no tolerance,” even if ministry forces were responsible. A displaced woman, Asreya al-Ali, described brutal violence, including attempted immolation, during a morning attack that forced her family to flee under gunfire. n18oc_crux
- [‘Going Back Means Death’: Fate of Afghans Promised US Resettlement Hangs In The Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/going-back-means-death-fate-of-afghans-promised-us-resettlement-hangs-in-the-balance/): Afghans who assisted US troops in their 2-decade presence in Afghanistan were promised a resettlement in the United States for a better life, however, their future hangs in limbo.
- [‘Xi’s Spy Admits Stealing’ US Missile Secrets Worth $3.5Mn? China ‘Hacks’ Trump’s Nukes ‘Via…’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/xis-spy-admits-stealing-us-missile-secrets-worth-3-5mn-china-hacks-trumps-nukes-via-4k/): The US agency in charge of managing the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal was among those affected by a hack, as per a July 23 Bloomberg reportThe breach targeted Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software on July 18, Bloomberg reported, citing a source n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [UK Woman Dies After Being Licked By Granddaughter's Dog: Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/uk-woman-dies-after-being-licked-by-granddaughters-dog-heres-what-happened/): June Baxter, 83, from Norfolk, died from sepsis after her granddaughter’s dog licked a wound on her leg.
- [‘Within Our Sovereignty’: China Defends Dam Near Arunachal Border, Claims No Impact Downstream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/within-our-sovereignty-china-defends-dam-near-arunachal-border-claims-no-impact-downstream/): Beijing claims its new dam on the Yarlung Zangbo is responsible and cooperative. Arunachal CM fears a ‘water bomb’, Assam CM says no need to panic yet.
- [Video: Hundreds of Bedouin families evacuated from Syria’s Suwayda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/video-hundreds-of-bedouin-families-evacuated-from-syrias-suwayda/): The United Nations has evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the Syrian city of Suwayda.
- [Trump Says ‘Found Evidence’ Obama ‘Attempted Coup’ As Epstein Questions Mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/trump-says-found-evidence-obama-attempted-coup-as-epstein-questions-mount/): US President Donald Trump deflected questions on the Epstein scandal by accusing Barack Obama of attempting a “coup” to rig the 2016 election. Trump claimed there’s “irrefutable proof” of sedition, calling the situation a “witch hunt.” His remarks appeared aimed at shifting attention from his administration’s Epstein response. n18oc_crux
- [Planes Nearly Collide On Mexico City Runway In Frightening Close Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/planes-nearly-collide-on-mexico-city-runway-in-frightening-close-call/): Pilots halted Delta flight moments before takeoff in Mexico City as AeroMéxico jet unexpectedly touched down ahead.
- [Russia set for Ukraine talks in Turkiye, says progress will be ‘difficult’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/russia-set-for-ukraine-talks-in-turkiye-says-progress-will-be-difficult/): Expectations are low before the latest round of talks between the countries, held amid US pressure to end the war.
- [Protesters target UN’s Guterres to stop Israel starving Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/protesters-target-uns-guterres-to-stop-israel-starving-gaza/): Protesters gathered outside the New York residence of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanding he do more on Gaza
- [Ukraine Protests Zelenskyy’s New Anti-Corruption Law: What’s Behind The Backlash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/ukraine-protests-zelenskyys-new-anti-corruption-law-whats-behind-the-backlash/): Zelenskyy faces protests after signing a law weakening anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO, sparking fears it undermines Ukraine’s EU aspirations and democracy.
- [Israel targets women in Gaza “deliberately” to halt reproduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/israel-targets-women-in-gaza-deliberately-to-halt-reproduction/): “Palestinian women and girls carry the promise of the continuity of Palestinian life.”
- [More than 100 NGOs warn Israel’s forced ‘mass starvation’ stalks all Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/more-than-100-ngos-warn-israels-forced-mass-starvation-stalks-all-gaza/): Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says 111 people have now died from famine and malnutrition in recent weeks.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Seen In Archived Pics At Trump’s Wedding And Events With His Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/23/jeffrey-epstein-seen-in-archived-pics-at-trumps-wedding-and-events-with-his-children/): Archival photos show Jeffrey Epstein at Donald Trump’s 1993 wedding and events with Trump and his children in the 1990s.
- [Israeli settler attacks show new level of violence, organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/israeli-settler-attacks-show-new-level-of-violence-organisation/): Israeli settlers are becoming more brazen and heavily armed, attacking Palestinians with impunity.
- [Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh Set Up All-Indian Title Clash In Fide Women's Chess World Cup | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/koneru-humpy-divya-deshmukh-set-up-all-indian-title-clash-in-fide-womens-chess-world-cup-news18/): In a historic showdown, India’s top chess players, Koneru Hampi and Divya Deshmukh, will face off in the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final in Georgia. This all-Indian clash promises excitement as Hampi’s experience meets Deshmukh’s youthful momentum. n18oc_world
- [Yunus Govt Arrests Ex-Bangladesh Chief Justice, Links Him To Killing During Anti-Hasina Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/yunus-govt-arrests-ex-bangladesh-chief-justice-links-him-to-killing-during-anti-hasina-protests/): Bangladesh police arrested 81-year-old ABM Khairul Haque and sent him to jail.
- [Israeli Woman Plotted to Kill Netanyahu with RPG, Netanyahu Recalls Gaza Ceasefire Negotiators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/israeli-woman-plotted-to-kill-netanyahu-with-rpg-netanyahu-recalls-gaza-ceasefire-negotiators/): A 73-year-old Israeli woman has been charged with plotting to assassinate PM Benjamin Netanyahu with a rocket launcher, prosecutors said on July 24. According to the indictment, the terminally ill woman decided to kill Netanyahu after she learned of her diagnosis. She consequently decided to “sacrifice” her life in order to “save” the State of […]
- [Analysis: ‘Bomb first’ – Trump’s approach to war-making in his second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/analysis-bomb-first-trumps-approach-to-war-making-in-his-second-term/): Surge in air attacks and civilian casualties accompany avowed ‘peace through strength’ strategy as efficacy questioned.
- [ICC convicts Central African Republic rebels over war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/icc-convicts-central-african-republic-rebels-over-war-crimes/): Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom have been sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces new draft law after anticorruption protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/ukraines-zelenskyy-introduces-new-draft-law-after-anticorruption-protests/): Ukrainian leader faces domestic international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.
- [Can Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Sue Coldplay Over Kiss Cam Moment? Legal Experts Weigh In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/can-former-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-sue-coldplay-over-kiss-cam-moment-legal-experts-weigh-in/): Legal experts are now weighing in on whether Bryon has any grounds for a lawsuit against Coldplay or the event organisers.
- [Has media freedom in the US collapsed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/has-media-freedom-in-the-us-collapsed/): What a merger, a settlement and a cancellation says about the future of the media under President Trump.
- [Columbia University pays $221m to settle anti-Semitism claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/columbia-university-pays-221m-to-settle-anti-semitism-claims/): Columbia University will pay $221m to settle accusations that it failed to police anti-Semitism.
- [PM Modi Meets King Charles At Sandringham With A Special Gift. Here’s What It Was](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-meets-king-charles-at-sandringham-with-a-special-gift-heres-what-it-was/): Prime Minister Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House. Modi presented a tree inspired by “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
- ['We Stand In Solidarity': PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives In Russian Plane Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/we-stand-in-solidarity-pm-modi-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-russian-plane-crash/): PM Narendra Modi expressed grief over the plane crash in Russia’s Amur region, extending condolences to victims’ families.
- [American Airlines restores forecast amid economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/american-airlines-restores-forecast-amid-economic-uncertainty/): Bookings tumbled in the summer months as consumers pulled back on travel expenses in an uncertain economic environment.
- [Dozens injured, including children, in Russian attack on Kharkiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/dozens-injured-including-children-in-russian-attack-on-kharkiv/): Video shows extensive damage to a residential area of Kharkiv after the latest Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian c
- [US fertility rate drops to a new low, CDC data finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-fertility-rate-drops-to-a-new-low-cdc-data-finds/): The US birth rate has fluctuated over the years and can be influenced by factors such as economic stability.
- [US wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-wrestling-icon-hulk-hogan-dies-at-71/): Hogan helped elevate US wrestling to a global phenomenon during the 1980s with his flair and bravado.
- [UK and India sign free trade agreement during Modi visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/uk-and-india-sign-free-trade-agreement-during-modi-visit/): The two countries hope the accord will boost trade between them by 25.5 billion pounds.
- [US Justice Department to discuss Epstein with Ghislaine Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-justice-department-to-discuss-epstein-with-ghislaine-maxwell/): Talks with imprisoned ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein come as pressure mounts on Trump administration.
- [Verstappen says Horner’s exit has no impact on future plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/verstappen-says-horners-exit-has-no-impact-on-future-plans/): Christian Horner’s departure as Red Bull boss will not affect Max Verstappen’s future with Mercedes move rumoured.
- [India and UK Forge Historic Trade Deal: A New Era of Economic Partnership | The Hard Facts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/india-and-uk-forge-historic-trade-deal-a-new-era-of-economic-partnership-the-hard-facts/): India and the UK have signed a landmark trade deal, marking a significant shift in economic relations post-Brexit. With 99% of Indian exports gaining duty-free access, this agreement promises to boost various sectors, from agriculture to textiles, heralding a new era of collaboration. n18oc_world
- [“Challenges Don't Come from China” Xi Snaps Back as Eu Dubs Russia “Determining Factor” for Ties |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/challenges-dont-come-from-china-xi-snaps-back-as-eu-dubs-russia-determining-factor-for-ties-4k/): EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Thursday that China’s ties with Russia were now the “determining” factor in its relations with the European Union, as she wrapped up a tense summit in Beijing that also saw China agree to speed up exports of rare earth minerals to the bloc.Brussels says China’s deepening political […]
- [Usyk set to face Parker in heavyweight title fight on WBO orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/usyk-set-to-face-parker-in-heavyweight-title-fight-on-wbo-orders/): Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is set to face the WBO’s interim heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
- ['Brewing Stronger Ties': PM Modi, Starmer Bond Over Chai, Cricket, Football After Trade Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/brewing-stronger-ties-pm-modi-starmer-bond-over-chai-cricket-football-after-trade-pact/): PM Modi gifts signed bat, shares tea with Keir Starmer after concluding India-UK FTA hailed as post-Brexit Britain’s biggest trade deal.
- [Who Was Hulk Hogan? The Former WWE Legend Who Made Wrestling Pop In The '80s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/who-was-hulk-hogan-the-former-wwe-legend-who-made-wrestling-pop-in-the-80s/): The wrestling icon became a household name during wrestling’s golden era. His charisma and showmanship helped turn WWE into a mainstream spectacle
- [Former American Airlines Flight Attendant Sentenced For Secretly Filming Underage Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/former-american-airlines-flight-attendant-sentenced-for-secretly-filming-underage-girls/): Thompson was accused of taping his iPhone to the underside of a toilet seat to covertly record minors.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court declines to arrest Bolsonaro over social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/brazils-supreme-court-declines-to-arrest-bolsonaro-over-social-media-ban/): Ex-president faced questions about whether a media appearance violated a ban on social media posts via third parties.
- [Escalating Tensions: Cambodia and Thailand Clash Over Disputed Border | Brass Tacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/escalating-tensions-cambodia-and-thailand-clash-over-disputed-border-brass-tacks-news18/): Tensions escalate between Cambodia and Thailand over a disputed border, resulting in clashes that have killed over 10 people, mostly Thai civilians. Diplomatic relations hit a low as military actions intensify, including airstrikes and evacuations in the region.
- [Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies At 71 Following Cardiac Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/wrestling-icon-hulk-hogan-dies-at-71-following-cardiac-arrest/): Post Content
- [Several killed and dozens injured in northern Syria explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/several-killed-and-dozens-injured-in-northern-syria-explosion/): At least 6 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an explosion in northern Syria’s Idlib province.
- [From hospital bed to Euro hero – Spain’s Bonmati back to her best](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/from-hospital-bed-to-euro-hero-spains-bonmati-back-to-her-best/): Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati’s Euro 2025 participation was in doubt due to illness, but now the final beckons.
- [What’s in the $200m deal Trump has struck with Columbia University?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/whats-in-the-200m-deal-trump-has-struck-with-columbia-university/): Unprecedented agreement marks victory for US president in his efforts to exert more control over academic institutions.
- [Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launching new left-wing party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/former-uk-labour-leader-jeremy-corbyn-launching-new-left-wing-party/): New party set to challenge Labour from the left as government’s popularity wanes over welfare policy, war in Gaza.
- [Top Israeli Defence Ministry Official Meets NSA Doval, Discusses Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/top-israeli-defence-ministry-official-meets-nsa-doval-discusses-iran-conflict/): Israel’s Defence Ministry Director General Amir Baram met NSA Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during his India visit this week.
- [‘Don’t Worry, Use English’: PM Modi Smiles As Translator Struggles With Hindi At UK Presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/dont-worry-use-english-pm-modi-smiles-as-translator-struggles-with-hindi-at-uk-presser/): PM Modi and UK PM Starmer shared a light moment with a translator at a press conference after signing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, set to boost bilateral trade.
- [India UK Trade Deal | It Is Good News For Both The Countries: Karan Bilimoria | Brass Tacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/india-uk-trade-deal-it-is-good-news-for-both-the-countries-karan-bilimoria-brass-tacks-news18/): The historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement, signed by both Prime Ministers, marks a significant milestone in bilateral ties, aiming to double trade to £80 billion in five years. Amid global trade shifts, this deal signals strong collaboration and strategic partnership. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Child Trafficking Ring Uncovered: At Least 10 Kids Sexually Tortured In Alabama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/child-trafficking-ring-uncovered-at-least-10-kids-sexually-tortured-in-alabama/): The disturbing case came to light after the Sheriff Department raided a property described as an underground bunker.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court Freezes Bank Accounts Of Bolsonaro’s Son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/brazils-supreme-court-freezes-bank-accounts-of-bolsonaros-son/): The accusation comes amid escalating tensions between Brazil’s judiciary and the Bolsonaro family.
- [South African Multi-Millionaire Trampled To Death By Elephant At His Own Game Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/south-african-multi-millionaire-trampled-to-death-by-elephant-at-his-own-game-reserve/): Authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
- [Turkish Airlines Passenger Dies Mid-Flight, The Body Has Mysteriously Disappeared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/turkish-airlines-passenger-dies-mid-flight-the-body-has-mysteriously-disappeared/): Typically, in the event of a medical emergency, flight crews seek the nearest airport for an emergency landing.
- [IDF Probes "Drone Sabotage" By Soldiers, Hamas Finally Responds to Israel's 60-day ceasefire Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/idf-probes-drone-sabotage-by-soldiers-hamas-finally-responds-to-israels-60-day-ceasefire-offer/): Hamas on July 24 said it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of indirect negotiations in Qatar failed to yield a truceIn a statement on Telegram Hamas said that it has “just submitted its response and that of the Palestinian factions to the ceasefire […]
- [Thai F-16 Strikes, Cambodia Cries "Armed Invasion" As Deadliest Border Clash In 15 Years Kills 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thai-f-16-strikes-cambodia-cries-armed-invasion-as-deadliest-border-clash-in-15-years-kills-12/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Walks Back Threats To Elon Musk: 'I Want Him To THRIVE Like Never Before'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/trump-walks-back-threats-to-elon-musk-i-want-him-to-thrive-like-never-before/): Donald Trump pledged to maintain federal subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies in a post on Truth Social.
- [CBI Signs MoU With UK’s National Crime Agency To Boost Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/cbi-signs-mou-with-uks-national-crime-agency-to-boost-cooperation/): The CBI and UK’s NCA signed an MoU in Aylesbury to combat crime, coinciding with India and UK’s FTA signing.
- [PM Modi Invites UK Counterpart Keir Starmer To India After Inking 'Historic' Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-invites-uk-counterpart-keir-starmer-to-india-after-inking-historic-trade-deal/): PM Modi invited UK PM Keir Starmer to India, calling the India-UK Free Trade Agreement historic. Modi thanked the UK for condemning the Pahalgam attack.
- [Japan To Revive Nuclear Reactor Project At Mihama Site 14 Years After Fukushima Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/japan-to-revive-nuclear-reactor-project-at-mihama-site-14-years-after-fukushima-disaster/): The proposed development would take place at the Mihama site in Fukui Prefecture.
- [Macron Sues US Podcaster Over ‘Grotesque’ Claim That French President’s Wife Is A Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/macron-sues-us-podcaster-over-grotesque-claim-that-french-presidents-wife-is-a-man/): French President Macron and First Lady Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens over false claims about Brigitte’s gender.
- [Indian football ‘hurt, scared’ as domestic game hits new low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/indian-football-hurt-scared-as-domestic-game-hits-new-low/): Veteran India striker Sunil Chhetri warns football in the country is on the brink as new crisis looms.
- [Blast in Syria’s Idlib province kills at least four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/blast-in-syrias-idlib-province-kills-at-least-four-people/): Health Ministry says four killed, 116 others wounded after explosion in Maarat Misrin in the northern Idlib countryside.
- [Thailand Launches Airstrikes On Cambodia Amid Deadly Border Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thailand-launches-airstrikes-on-cambodia-amid-deadly-border-clash/): Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets as border tensions escalated sharply. Cambodian rocket and artillery fire killed 11 Thai civilians, according to the Thai health ministry. Thailand warned it would intensify self-defence measures and urged Cambodia to cease attacks, take responsibility, and respect Thai sovereignty under international law and principles. n18oc_crux
- [Indian Man Arrested For Stealing Bags, Cosmetics Worth Rs 3.5 Lakh From Singapore Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/indian-man-arrested-for-stealing-bags-cosmetics-worth-rs-3-5-lakh-from-singapore-airport/): An Indian man was arrested for stealing items worth over Rs 3.5 lakh from 14 shops at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. He was caught upon returning to Singapore on June 1.
- [Ukraine Proposes Putin-Zelensky Talks,  Russia Demands 24-48 hour Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/ukraine-proposes-putin-zelensky-talks-russia-demands-24-48-hour-truce/): Ukraine proposed direct talks between Zelensky and Putin before August’s end. In Istanbul, both sides held a third round of peace negotiations. Russia agreed to a prisoner exchange and suggested a 24–48 hour ceasefire to recover casualties. However, negotiators acknowledged wide differences in positions but agreed to continue diplomatic contacts. n18oc_crux
- [Back From Hiss-tory: World’s Smallest Snake Rediscovered In Barbados After 20 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/back-from-hiss-tory-worlds-smallest-snake-rediscovered-in-barbados-after-20-years/): Once feared extinct, the Barbados threadsnake- thinner than spaghetti and barely 10cm long- has slithered back into scientific spotlight.
- [Ex-Barcelona star Neymar in Santos fan row after goal ruled out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/ex-barcelona-star-neymar-in-santos-fan-row-after-goal-ruled-out/): Former Barcelona forward Neymar was involved in a confrontation with a fan after Santos’s latest defeat in Brazil.
- [How Israel pushed Gaza to breaking point, ‘starving, alone, and hunted’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/how-israel-pushed-gaza-to-breaking-point-starving-alone-and-hunted/): Bombings, starvation and repeated displacement have pushed Gaza’s society to the brink, analysts say.
- [Video: WHO chief says 2.1 million people face starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/video-who-chief-says-2-1-million-people-face-starvation-in-gaza/): The Director-General of the World Health Organisation has warned more than two million people in Gaza face starvation.
- [Iran Warns US Warship Nearing Territorial Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/iran-warns-us-warship-nearing-territorial-waters/): On July 23, Iran warned the USS Fitzgerald to change course near its territorial waters. Iranian media released footage from a helicopter, with crew issuing radio warnings. A US defense official described the encounter as safe and professional, confirming the warship’s mission remained unaffected and the warning had no operational impact. n18oc_crux
- [Huge Plume Rises, Smoke Fills Sky After Deadly Explosion In Syria | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/huge-plume-rises-smoke-fills-sky-after-deadly-explosion-in-syria-video/): A powerful explosion in Idlib, Syria, killed at least two and injured over 70. Fires and panic ensued near Maarrat Misrin.
- [‘We Can’t Even Stand’: Starving Doctors In Gaza Too Weak To Treat Dying Patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/we-cant-even-stand-starving-doctors-in-gaza-too-weak-to-treat-dying-patients/): Doctors in Gaza are too weak from hunger to care for patients in collapsing hospitals.
- [North Korea Supremo Kim Supervises Drill to Test Combat Readines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/north-korea-supremo-kim-supervises-drill-to-test-combat-readines/): Kim Jong Un oversaw a coastal artillery drill on July 23 to test combat readiness. The exercise aimed to enhance North Korea’s rapid response to unexpected threats. Photos showed Kim observing and interacting with troops as they loaded and fired artillery weapons, demonstrating attack capabilities in coastal environments, KCNA and KRT reported. n18oc_crux
- [Fact check: Could Trump’s trade tariffs pay off the US deficit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/fact-check-could-trumps-trade-tariffs-pay-off-the-us-deficit/): Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariffs will plug US finances, but experts say it’s unlikely.
- [Gaza families in despair as Israel starves their children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/gaza-families-in-despair-as-israel-starves-their-children/): Families in Gaza have described the horror of watching babies and children starve from Israel’s blockade on Gaza.
- [Russia escalates in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/russia-escalates-in-ukraine/): In this episode @AlexGatopoulos looks at the balance of forces in Ukraine as Russia launches its biggest aerial assaults
- [UNRWA’s “ability to respond” to needs in Gaza depend on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/unrwas-ability-to-respond-to-needs-in-gaza-depend-on-israel/): Sam Rose says UNRWA could replicate the effective aid delivery it achieved during Gaza’s first ceasefire, if allowed.
- [What we know about clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/what-we-know-about-clashes-on-the-thai-cambodian-border/): Armed clashes have led to multiple deaths and injuries on the Thai side.
- [Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/deadly-cyprus-wildfire-claims-two-lives-forces-mass-evacuations/): Extreme heat and powerful winds fuel a raging wildfire in Cyprus, endangering villages and displacing hundreds.
- [Israeli lawmakers approve symbolic motion on West Bank annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/israeli-lawmakers-approve-symbolic-motion-on-west-bank-annexation/): Israel’s parliament has approved a symbolic measure calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank.
- [Deadly fighting along disputed Thai-Cambodian border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/deadly-fighting-along-disputed-thai-cambodian-border/): More than 10 people, including several civilians, have been reportedly killed in attacks by Thai and Cambodian troops.
- [Gaza hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/gaza-hunger/): We compare and contrast the devastating impact of war and hunger on the people of Gaza—where aid groups have warned of ‘
- [Saudi Arabia pledges $2.9bn for Syria infrastructure, part of wider package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/saudi-arabia-pledges-2-9bn-for-syria-infrastructure-part-of-wider-package/): Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of the new Syrian government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad last December.
- [Cyber kidnapping scams target Chinese international students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/cyber-kidnapping-scams-target-chinese-international-students/): 101 East investigates cyber kidnappings – a growing online scam targeting Chinese international students.
- [PM Modi In UK | PM Narendra Modi Meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer In London | FTA | News81](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-in-uk-pm-narendra-modi-meets-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-in-london-fta-news81/): | PM Modi Meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer In London n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Modi UK Visit | PM Narendra Modi Hails India UK Free Trade Agreement | Kier Starmer | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-uk-visit-pm-narendra-modi-hails-india-uk-free-trade-agreement-kier-starmer-news18/): | Today marks a historic day in our relations. I am delighted that after the hard work of several years: PM Modi as India-UK sign free agreement n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Most Comprehensive Deal By India': What Starmer, PM Modi Said On FTA | Top Quotes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/most-comprehensive-deal-by-india-what-starmer-pm-modi-said-on-fta-top-quotes/): UK PM Keir Starmer called the trade deal “a major win for Britain” while PM Narendra Modi hailed it as a “historic day in bilateral ties” between the two countries
- [PM Modi Invokes Cricket To Describe India–UK FTA: ‘High-Scoring, Solid Partnership’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-invokes-cricket-to-describe-india-uk-fta-high-scoring-solid-partnership/): Cricket and commerce took center stage as Modi and Starmer announced a landmark trade deal.
- [Modi In UK | UK Signs Biggest Post-Brexit Trade Deal – Starmer Calls It a “Game-Changer” | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/modi-in-uk-uk-signs-biggest-post-brexit-trade-deal-starmer-calls-it-a-game-changer-news18/): | India-UK free trade pact signedIn a landmark announcement, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the latest trade agreement as “the biggest and economically most significant deal since the UK left the European Union.” This historic post-Brexit deal aims to boost economic growth, open new markets, and strengthen the country’s global trade presence.The agreement […]
- [PM Modi in UK: India-UK Free Trade Deal Signed – Starmer Calls It “Our Most Significant Agreement”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/pm-modi-in-uk-india-uk-free-trade-deal-signed-starmer-calls-it-our-most-significant-agreement/): | India-UK free trade pact signed; Starmer says ‘Our most significant deal’In a historic breakthrough, India and the UK have officially signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to London. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the deal as “our most significant and economically vital agreement since Brexit,” marking […]
- [Limbs In Limbo: UK Surgeon Amputates His Own Legs To Claim ₹5.4 Crore Insurance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/limbs-in-limbo-uk-surgeon-amputates-his-own-legs-to-claim-%e2%82%b95-4-crore-insurance/): Neil Hopper, a UK vascular surgeon, allegedly amputated his own legs to claim £500,000 in insurance payouts.
- [Michelle Agyemang in England spotlight before UEFA Euro 2025 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/michelle-agyemang-in-england-spotlight-before-uefa-euro-2025-final/): Four years ago, Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has guided England to the Euro final.
- ['Most Comprehensive Deal Since UK Left EU': PM Keir Starmer On Trade Pact With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/most-comprehensive-deal-since-uk-left-eu-pm-keir-starmer-on-trade-pact-with-india/): Keir Starmer, the UK PM, said the UK-India FTA is the “most significant deal since UK (made since it) left the EU” at a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
- ['Historic Day In Our Ties': PM Modi Hails India-UK Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/historic-day-in-our-ties-pm-modi-hails-india-uk-trade-deal/): New Delhi and London inked a major agreement that will significantly improve market access and will boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.
- [Did You Know ‘Desert’ Country Saudi Arabia ‘Imports’ Sand? Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/did-you-know-desert-country-saudi-arabia-imports-sand-heres-why/): Saudi Arabia imports sand from other countries because the one found in their desert is not suitable for construction purposes.
- [Unhappy With Bar Girl's 'Chest Size', Indian Tourists Call Cops To Pattaya Hotel To Settle Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/unhappy-with-bar-girls-chest-size-indian-tourists-call-cops-to-pattaya-hotel-to-settle-dispute/): As the patrol officers arrived, the woman explained she wanted to be paid as agreed for her time, while the tourists claimed they felt misled and did not want to pay the full sum
- [‘Shoot them’: Sheikh Hasina ordered firing on Bangladesh protesters in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/shoot-them-sheikh-hasina-ordered-firing-on-bangladesh-protesters-in-2024/): Evidence obtained by Al Jazeera reveals the former Bangladesh leader ordered police to use ‘lethal weapons’.
- [India-UK Free Trade Deal in Focus as PM Modi Lands in London | Why This Visit Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/india-uk-free-trade-deal-in-focus-as-pm-modi-lands-in-london-why-this-visit-matters/): All eyes on Free Trade Agreement between India and UK as PM Modi lands in London for a crucial two-day visitAll eyes are on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a crucial two-day visit to London. With trade talks entering a decisive phase, this visit is expected to shape […]
- [11 Civilians Killed, Border Sealed As Thailand-Cambodia Dispute Escalates: Top Developments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/11-civilians-killed-border-sealed-as-thailand-cambodia-dispute-escalates-top-developments/): 11 civilians were killed on Thai soil in artillery strikes by Cambodian forces amid an escalating border dispute. Cambodia has yet to report any civilian casualties
- [Thailand, Cambodian Troops Trade Heavy Fire: Videos Of Airstrikes, Damage Circulate On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thailand-cambodian-troops-trade-heavy-fire-videos-of-airstrikes-damage-circulate-on-social-media/): At least nine people have been killed and over a dozen were wounded in Thailand in Cambodian attacks.
- [Russian Plane Crash: 7 Puzzling Airplane Disappearances In History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/russian-plane-crash-7-puzzling-airplane-disappearances-in-history/): A look at a few of the most mysterious plane disappearances in aviation history, including the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in 2014.
- [Thai-Cambodian border conflict escalates with deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/thai-cambodian-border-conflict-escalates-with-deadly-clashes/): Deadly exchanges continue along Thai-Cambodian border, with accusations fuelling a growing diplomatic crisis.
- [Trump interfering in Brazil’s legal process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/trump-interfering-in-brazils-legal-process/): We compare and contrast how Donald Trump stayed silent when Brazil’s leftist leader Lula da Silva was jailed in 2018, bu
- [Israel kills two Palestinian minors amid raids across occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/israel-kills-two-palestinian-minors-amid-raids-across-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated dramatically since the start of the war on Gaza.
- [First Visuals Show Debris Of Missing Russian Plane In Forest, All 49 On Board Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/first-visuals-show-debris-of-missing-russian-plane-in-forest-all-49-on-board-dead/): The aircraft, operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, lost contact mid-flight. While multiple reports suggest there are no survivors
- [Zelensky Faces Backlash in 1st Wartime Protest in Ukraine, Russia Offers Brief Truces in Turkey |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/zelensky-faces-backlash-in-1st-wartime-protest-in-ukraine-russia-offers-brief-truces-in-turkey-4k/): Russia and Ukraine held the third round of direct peace talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul on July 23, that lasted for about 40 minsUkraine proposed direct talks between its President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s Vladimir Putin during third round of peace talks in Istanbul on July 23 0:00 INTRO 2:24 RUSSIA PROPOSES BRIEF […]
- [China’s Xi calls for pragmatism at summit with EU in uncertain times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/chinas-xi-calls-for-pragmatism-at-summit-with-eu-in-uncertain-times/): President Xi Jinping and top EU officials mark 50 years of diplomatic ties in Beijing at a rocky time in relations.
- [China v EU: The fight for Europe’s electric vehicle market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/china-v-eu-the-fight-for-europes-electric-vehicle-market/): China’s cheap electric vehicles could help Europe meet ambitious climate targets but threaten jobs in Europe.
- [I was training to heal eyes in Gaza. Then everything went dark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/i-was-training-to-heal-eyes-in-gaza-then-everything-went-dark/): They bombed our classrooms, our wards, even our patients – but I refuse to stop treating the injured.
- [The Curious Case Of Bangladesh 'Awami League' Press Meet In Delhi That Never Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/the-curious-case-of-bangladesh-awami-league-press-meet-in-delhi-that-never-happened/): Although BHRW was the organiser, the event bore the influence of the Hasina administration, with many of her trusted aides expected to attend the press meet.
- [What Is The Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute And Why Has It Escalated Again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/what-is-the-thailand-cambodia-border-dispute-and-why-has-it-escalated-again/): The Thailand–Cambodia border dispute escalated after landmine blasts near a disputed temple site injured Thai troops and triggered cross-border clashes
- ['Those Days Are Over': Trump Slams US Tech Giants For Hiring Indians, Setting Factories In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/those-days-are-over-trump-slams-us-tech-giants-for-hiring-indians-setting-factories-in-china/): At an AI Summit in Washington, Donald Trump slammed major US tech firms for outsourcing jobs to China and India, declaring that such practices are over under his leadership.
- [South African Game Reserve Owner, Multi-Millionaire CEO Trampled To Death By Elephant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/south-african-game-reserve-owner-multi-millionaire-ceo-trampled-to-death-by-elephant/): FC Conradie, owner of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, was trampled to death by an elephant while guiding them away from tourist lodges.
- [Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster Candace Owens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/macrons-file-defamation-suit-against-right-wing-us-podcaster-candace-owens/): According to the Macrons, Owens’s podcast series spread ‘verifiably false and devastating lies’.
- [Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/volkswagen-profits-tumble-as-tariffs-weigh-on-auto-industry/): Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.
- [Palestinian journalist Adam Abu Harbid killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/palestinian-journalist-adam-abu-harbid-killed-in-israeli-strike/): An Israeli strike on a tent killed several people overnight, including journalist Adam Abu Harbid.
- [‘Remarkable Milestone’: Muizzu Congratulates PM Modi For Being 2nd Longest Consecutive Serving Premier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/remarkable-milestone-muizzu-congratulates-pm-modi-for-being-2nd-longest-consecutive-serving-premier/): Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu congratulated PM Modi for becoming the second-longest-serving Indian PM in consecutive terms.
- [Trade, Security & Sustainable Development: PM Modi Charts Roadmap For India–Maldives Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trade-security-sustainable-development-pm-modi-charts-roadmap-for-india-maldives-ties/): The Prime Minister made the remarks during a banquet hosted in his honour by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male
- [Boat Stamps, Sapling & BHISHM Cubes Take Centre Stage At PM Modi–President Muizzu Meet In Maldives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/boat-stamps-sapling-bhishm-cubes-take-centre-stage-at-pm-modi-president-muizzu-meet-in-maldives/): PM Modi and Maldivian President discussed trade, defence, and infrastructure. They released a stamp for 60 years of ties, planted saplings, and opened a Defence Ministry building.
- [Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/is-trump-using-africa-as-a-dumping-ground-for-criminals/): Activists and rights groups have criticised Trump’s ‘third country’ scheme to deport criminals.
- [Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/lionel-messi-jordi-alba-avoid-sanctions-over-mls-all-star-snub/): Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.
- [Trump says Hamas will be ‘hunted down’ as Gaza ceasefire talks wane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trump-says-hamas-will-be-hunted-down-as-gaza-ceasefire-talks-wane/): US president says Hamas is rejecting deal because it knows ‘what happens’ after the last Israeli captives are released.
- [India’s Modi pledges $565m to Maldives to boost infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/indias-modi-pledges-565m-to-maldives-to-boost-infrastructure/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will also support the Maldives in ‘strengthening its defence capabilities’.
- [Zelensky Downplays Anti-Corruption Protests, Seeks Putin Meeting, "Funding for 10 Patriot Systems"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/zelensky-downplays-anti-corruption-protests-seeks-putin-meeting-funding-for-10-patriot-systems/): Ukraine’s President Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian and Russian delegations discussed a potential leader-level meeting during Istanbul talks, with Kyiv proposing it by late August. He urged Donald Trump to join, aligning with Trump’s 50-day peace deal deadline. While Putin expressed interest in a meeting at the war’s final phase, the Kremlin remained skeptical. Meanwhile, Ukraine […]
- [From Trade To Terror And Climate: What PM Modi, President Muizzu Discussed In Landmark Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/from-trade-to-terror-and-climate-what-pm-modi-president-muizzu-discussed-in-landmark-meeting/): Both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties
- [Can Barack Obama be prosecuted over ‘Russian interference’ intelligence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/can-barack-obama-be-prosecuted-over-russian-interference-intelligence/): Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard claims former president ‘conspired’ to discredit Trump’s 2016 election win.
- [Trump signals positive meeting with Powell on US interest rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trump-signals-positive-meeting-with-powell-on-us-interest-rates/): Trump shifts tone on Powell, calling him ‘a very good man’ after their meeting on interest rates.
- [Delta Cancels Stockholm–New York Flight After Pilot Found Suspected Intoxicated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/delta-cancels-stockholm-new-york-flight-after-pilot-found-suspected-intoxicated/): Delta Air Lines has since denied that intoxication played a role.
- [Donald Trump Says US, Canada May Not Reach A Trade Deal: 'No Luck With Them'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/donald-trump-says-us-canada-may-not-reach-a-trade-deal-no-luck-with-them/): Donald Trump suggested the US might impose tariffs on Canadian goods if no trade deal is reached.
- [Two People Killed After Plane Crashed Into Italian Highway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/two-people-killed-after-plane-crashed-into-italian-highway-video/): A plane crash in Brescia, Italy, killed pilot Sergio Ravaglia and partner Ann Maria De Stefano. The Freccia RG ultralight aircraft crashed onto a highway, causing a fire.
- [Indian-Origin Man Among 12 Arrested For Child Trafficking Ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/indian-origin-man-among-12-arrested-for-child-trafficking-ring/): The case emerged following a sting operation called “Operation Phantom Whisper.”
- [Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/nigeria-vs-morocco-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-final-2025-teams-start/): Nigeria hunt a 10th WAFCON title against a Morocco side seeking their first when the pair face off in Rabat.
- [Israel-Syria Deal On Sweida, US-Led forces Arrest IS leader, 12 Killed in Ammunition Blasts | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/israel-syria-deal-on-sweida-us-led-forces-arrest-is-leader-12-killed-in-ammunition-blasts-4k/): The US special envoy for Syria said he held talks with Syrian and Israeli officials in Paris on Thursday on de-escalating sectarian violence in Syria.”I met this evening with the Syrians and Israelis in Paris. Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that,” said the envoy, Tom Barrack, on X.”All parties reiterated […]
- [After France, UK May Also Recognise Palestine As A State But There's A Crucial Rider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/after-france-uk-may-also-recognise-palestine-as-a-state-but-theres-a-crucial-rider/): UK PM Keir Starmer, pressured by Labour and European allies, backs Palestinian statehood but demands a Gaza ceasefire first.
- [Will Donald Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell In Epstein Case? 'Have Power To But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/will-donald-trump-pardon-ghislaine-maxwell-in-epstein-case-have-power-to-but/): Donald Trump acknowledged he can pardon Ghislaine Maxwell but hasn’t considered it.
- [Russia’s Pacific Fleet Conducts Massive "July Storm" Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/russias-pacific-fleet-conducts-massive-july-storm-drills/): Russia’s Pacific Fleet launched massive “July Storm” drills spanning the Pacific, Barents, and Baltic Seas, involving 150 vessels, 120 aircraft, and nuclear submarines. Over 15,000 troops, 1,000 military vehicles, and 10 coastal missile systems are participating. The drills include live missile launches and joint operations with the FSB and border patrol. Admiral Alexander Moiseev is […]
- [‘India-UK FTA Finalised 10 Days Ago’: Vikram Doraiswami Tells News18 What Went On Behind The Scenes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/india-uk-fta-finalised-10-days-ago-vikram-doraiswami-tells-news18-what-went-on-behind-the-scenes/): From how UK PM was to visit India for signing, but PM Modi visited UK instead to why Chequers matters, Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to UK, shares exclusive details
- [Nine-Year-Old Dies After Tragic Incident In Pennsylvania Water Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/nine-year-old-dies-after-tragic-incident-in-pennsylvania-water-park/): Lifeguards at the park immediately responded when they noticed the child in distress.
- [Zohran Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Plan Faces Scrutiny After Viral Kansas City’s Store Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/zohran-mamdanis-city-owned-grocery-plan-faces-scrutiny-after-viral-kansas-citys-store-video/): Mamdani has promoted his plan for state-owned grocery stores as a way to shift public funds away from corporate retailers.
- [Missing For Nine Months, Woman Found Alive Near Death Valley In Colorado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/missing-for-nine-months-woman-found-alive-near-death-valley-in-colorado/): Further details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unknown.
- [US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria’s Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-military-says-it-has-killed-senior-isil-isis-leader-in-syrias-aleppo/): Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and two of his sons affiliated to the group were killed in a raid, the US military says
- [Elon Musk Ordered Starlink Shutoff During Ukraine Offensive, Disrupting Frontline Ops: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/elon-musk-ordered-starlink-shutoff-during-ukraine-offensive-disrupting-frontline-ops-report/): Elon Musk shut down Starlink in frontline areas during Ukraine’s September 2022 counteroffensive due to fears of Russian nuclear retaliation.
- [Martial Law In Thailand's Border Regions Amid Clashes With Cambodia: What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/martial-law-in-thailands-border-regions-amid-clashes-with-cambodia-what-we-know/): Thailand-Cambodia Crisis: Thailand declared martial law in border provinces amid clashes with Cambodia.
- [Thai-Cambodia Militaries Face Off In Deadliest Clash In 15 Years, China “Only Viable Mediator” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thai-cambodia-militaries-face-off-in-deadliest-clash-in-15-years-china-only-viable-mediator-4k/): A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has erupted into the deadliest clash in 15 years, with airstrikes, landmines, and rising casualties. Both nations blame each other, trading heavy fire and diplomatic blows. Cambodia’s appeal to the ICJ is unlikely to yield results, as Thailand rejects its jurisdiction. ASEAN’s role is limited, leaving China […]
- [“Can Fight Israel for 12 Years…” IRGC Boasts, Iran Warns E3 Of "Unshakeable" Uranium Enrichment |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/can-fight-israel-for-12-years-irgc-boasts-iran-warns-e3-of-unshakeable-uranium-enrichment-4k/): Tehran said Iran will defend its nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment, in talks with E3 nations- France, Britain and Germany on scheduled for July 25Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks will be used to tell the Europeans that its position has not changed in light of the Israeli and US strikes in June n18oc_world […]
- [Maldives Not Just India's Neighbour But Co-Traveller: PM Modi In Malé](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/maldives-not-just-indias-neighbour-but-co-traveller-pm-modi-in-male/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the diplomatic relations between the two nations are reaching new heights.
- [Who Is Akhil Patel, The London 'Chaiwala' Who Served Tea To PM Modi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/who-is-akhil-patel-the-london-chaiwala-who-served-tea-to-pm-modi/): PM Modi’s photo with UK PM Keir Starmer at Checkers sparked curiosity—not just for the tea chat, but also for the man in a kurta serving it, who quickly drew public attention
- [Deadly typhoon causes flooding across Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/deadly-typhoon-causes-flooding-across-philippines/): A powerful typhoon has caused extreme flooding across the Philippines, affecting millions of people.
- [Thailand Snubs Foreign Mediation In Cambodia Conflict: 'Bilateral Mechanism Is Best'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-snubs-foreign-mediation-in-cambodia-conflict-bilateral-mechanism-is-best/): Thailand rejects international mediation amid conflict with Cambodia, preferring bilateral talks. Casualties increase as both sides exchange accusations.
- [‘Strengthen Deep-Rooted Ties’: Former Maldives President Gayoom Welcomes PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/strengthen-deep-rooted-ties-former-maldives-president-gayoom-welcomes-pm-modi/): Former Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom welcomed PM Narendra Modi on his two-day visit to the Maldives.
- [US Boy Born At 21 Weeks Sets Record As World's Most Premature Baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-boy-born-at-21-weeks-sets-record-as-worlds-most-premature-baby/): Nash Keen, born in Iowa City at 21 weeks, is the most premature baby to survive, as per Guinness World Records. Weighing 10 ounces, he spent six months in NICU.
- [Rates, US Economy And Tariffs: Why Trump Is Feuding With Fed Chief Jerome Powell?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/rates-us-economy-and-tariffs-why-trump-is-feuding-with-fed-chief-jerome-powell/): Donald Trump escalates feud with Jerome Powell over interest rates, tariffs and spending, pushing for cuts as Fed Chair resists political pressure.
- [Trump’s tariff could devastate Brazil’s small-scale coffee producers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trumps-tariff-could-devastate-brazils-small-scale-coffee-producers/): Experts warn the US tariff will hurt Brazil’s family farmers, who produce two-thirds of the country’s coffee output.
- [Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/fact-check-did-us-go-from-ice-cream-trade-surplus-to-deficit-under-biden/): Trump administration says increased imports from Italy under former President Joe Biden changed the ice cream game.
- [Why is India’s Dharmasthala temple at the centre of a mass murder case?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/why-is-indias-dharmasthala-temple-at-the-centre-of-a-mass-murder-case/): A former temple cleaner in India claims supervisors forced him to bury the bodies of hundreds of murdered women.
- [Will Putin And Zelenskyy Meet? Kremlin Says ‘It’s Possible’ But Sets Tough Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/will-putin-and-zelenskyy-meet-kremlin-says-its-possible-but-sets-tough-condition/): Russia-Ukraine War: A Putin-Zelenskyy summit can only happen as the final step in a peace deal, Kremlin said.
- [Loneliness is a global health threat and a political failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/loneliness-is-a-global-health-threat-and-a-political-failure/): Social disconnection is as deadly as smoking and heart disease. The WHO now has a plan to help countries fight back.
- [Thailand urges bilateral talks with Cambodia, open to regional mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-urges-bilateral-talks-with-cambodia-open-to-regional-mediation/): Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman tells Al Jazeera direct talks with Cambodia are priority as deadly clashes continue.
- [Tee Time? Trump Swings Into Scotland With Snipers, Golf Clubs And A Personal Chef](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/tee-time-trump-swings-into-scotland-with-snipers-golf-clubs-and-a-personal-chef/): Donald Trump arrived in Scotland for a four-day visit, including stops at his golf resorts.
- [Impeachment probe of Philippine VP Sara Duterte voided by Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/impeachment-probe-of-philippine-vp-sara-duterte-voided-by-supreme-court/): Duterte is a strong contender for the 2028 presidency, which President Marcos cannot contest due to a single-term limit.
- [Al Jazeera reporters face hunger in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/al-jazeera-reporters-face-hunger-in-gaza/): Our reporters in Gaza are struggling to find food because of Israel’s blockade on vital aid.
- [Russian rocket launches Iran satellite into space: Iranian media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/russian-rocket-launches-iran-satellite-into-space-iranian-media/): The satellite was designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers, according to reports.
- [Israel is trying to hijack the Baloch struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/israel-is-trying-to-hijack-the-baloch-struggle/): A new Israeli-linked initiative exposes how liberation movements are being co-opted for colonial aims.
- [I Signed the Petition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/i-signed-the-petition/): I Signed the Petition captures a filmmaker’s call with a friend after publicly backing the cultural boycott of Israel.
- [Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/pro-palestinian-lebanese-fighter-released-from-french-prison-after-40-years/): Georges Ibrahim Abdallah flown to Lebanon from France after incarceration ends.
- [All’s Not Well Between China & Pakistan? Repeated Attacks On Chinese Citizens May Strain Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/alls-not-well-between-china-pakistan-repeated-attacks-on-chinese-citizens-may-strain-ties/): Repeated assurances notwithstanding, security arrangements in Pakistan have been criticised for proving to be inadequate in protecting Chinese nationals and investments
- ['Chaiwala Supremacy': Indian-Origin Man Serves Tea To PM Modi In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/chaiwala-supremacy-indian-origin-man-serves-tea-to-pm-modi-in-uk/): PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer shared a ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ moment, highlighting stronger India-UK ties. PM concluded his UK trip on Thursday with a landmark Free Trade Agreement.
- [India Has Always Been Maldives’ Friend In Need, Be It For Infrastructure Or Health: Take A Look](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/india-has-always-been-maldives-friend-in-need-be-it-for-infrastructure-or-health-take-a-look/): On visit to Maldives, PM Modi wrote on X: “I am confident that India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress in the times to come.”
- [Israel Makes Learning Arabic And Studying Islam Compulsory For All Intelligence Personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/israel-makes-learning-arabic-and-studying-islam-compulsory-for-all-intelligence-personnel/): Aman is launching new courses on Houthi and Iraqi Arabic dialects, with native instructors onboard to help language analysts grasp region-specific nuances and cultural context
- [Iran is meeting European powers amid threats of renewed nuclear sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/iran-is-meeting-european-powers-amid-threats-of-renewed-nuclear-sanctions/): The meeting, in Turkiye’s Istanbul, will be the first since Israel attacked Iran in mid-June backed by US strikes.
- [Hamas ‘Surprised’ by US, Israel Pullout From Gaza Talks, Bibi Blasts Macron's Palestine Promise |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/hamas-surprised-by-us-israel-pullout-from-gaza-talks-bibi-blasts-macrons-palestine-promise-4k/): The US is pulling out of talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as it believes the group isn’t negotiating seriously, special envoy Steve Witkoff said on July 23 Witkoff, who traveled to Europe on July 22 to discuss Gaza and a ceasefire deal, said latest Hamas response in the talks in Doha illustrated […]
- [Bangladesh Bank's 'No Leggings, Short Sleeves' Dress Diktat Faces Backlash, Rolled Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/bangladesh-banks-no-leggings-short-sleeves-dress-diktat-faces-backlash-rolled-back/): The order mandated “modest” attire for male and female employees. Women were asked to wear sarees or salwar kameez, headscarves and hijabs, and formal sandals or shoes.
- [Desperate Zimbabweans get in debt to pay for lifesaving blood transfusions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/desperate-zimbabweans-get-in-debt-to-pay-for-lifesaving-blood-transfusions/): Blood may be free in public hospitals, but low supplies leave Zimbabweans borrowing money to pay for private stocks.
- [French court to decide if al-Assad can be tried for Syrian chemical attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/french-court-to-decide-if-al-assad-can-be-tried-for-syrian-chemical-attacks/): The ruling might set a precedent to allow prosecution of other government leaders linked to atrocities.
- [The protesters targeting US lawmakers as Israel starves Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/the-protesters-targeting-us-lawmakers-as-israel-starves-gaza/): US protest group Code Pink is targeting key politicians they say are involved in Israel’s starvation campaign in Gaza.
- [Thailand-Cambodian clashes force 100,000 into shelters on Thai border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-cambodian-clashes-force-100000-into-shelters-on-thai-border/): Families huddle in makeshift shelters, carrying few belongings, as artillery echoes prompt fears of an uncertain future.
- [Thailand-Cambodia Tension: Should Travellers Cancel Their Trip? Dos & Don’ts In The 2 Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-cambodia-tension-should-travellers-cancel-their-trip-dos-donts-in-the-2-countries/): Thailand-Cambodia Tension: Clashes broke out between the two countries early on Thursday along a disputed area abutting an ancient temple
- [Hulk Hogan Dies At 71: Muhammad Ali Once Considered Suicide, His Daughter Saved His Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/hulk-hogan-dies-at-71-muhammad-ali-once-considered-suicide-his-daughter-saved-his-life/): Hulk Hogan, who had also made an appearance in several Hollywood movies, once revealed how a sports figure saved his life.
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Meets Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing | Pakistan China | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-meets-chinese-fm-wang-yi-in-beijing-pakistan-china-news18/): Pakistan Army chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing as Islamabad ramps up military diplomacyIn a significant move, Pakistan Army Chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, signaling a fresh phase of military diplomacy between Islamabad and Beijing. […]
- [UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/uk-moves-to-reinstate-extradition-deal-with-hong-kong-despite-concerns/): The UK Home Office says the move will prevent criminals from ‘evading justice’; critics say it legitimizes oppression.
- [At least four children dead in school roof collapse in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/at-least-four-children-dead-in-school-roof-collapse-in-india/): Rescue teams race to find survivors after deadly school building collapse in western India.
- [Who Is Harry Charles, The Olympian Set To Marry Steve Jobs’ Daughter Eve Jobs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/who-is-harry-charles-the-olympian-set-to-marry-steve-jobs-daughter-eve-jobs/): Harry Charles, 26, helped Great Britain win gold in team show jumping at Paris 2024, echoing his father Peter Charles’ triumph in the same event at the 2012 London Olympics
- [Why Preah Vihear Temple, Other Ancient Hindu Sites Are At Heart Of Thailand-Cambodia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/why-preah-vihear-temple-other-ancient-hindu-sites-are-at-heart-of-thailand-cambodia-conflict/): The Thailand-Cambodia conflict stems from a border dispute centered on the Preah Vihear Temple, with both nations blaming each other for violating territorial sovereignty.
- [‘We Won’t Tolerate More Violence’: KP CM Blasts ISI For Aiding Militants, Destabilising Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/we-wont-tolerate-more-violence-kp-cm-blasts-isi-for-aiding-militants-destabilising-province/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur alleged that ISI and MI ‘own’ the militants operating in the region and are responsible for the escalating terror threat
- [Indian Man Flees Singapore After Stealing Bags, Makeup Worth Lakhs From Airport Shops. But Then...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/indian-man-flees-singapore-after-stealing-bags-makeup-worth-lakhs-from-airport-shops-but-then/): The 38-year-old man allegedly stole the items, boarded his flight and left the country. However, upon his return to Singapore, he was arrested.
- [Death toll in Thai-Cambodia clashes rises to 16 as 120,000 flee border area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/death-toll-in-thai-cambodia-clashes-rises-to-16-as-120000-flee-border-area/): UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting to discuss the latest border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
- [Asim Munir In China, Meets Wang Yi As Islamabad Ramps Up Military Diplomacy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/asim-munir-in-china-meets-wang-yi-as-islamabad-ramps-up-military-diplomacy-exclusive/): The visit comes as Pakistan, on the back foot after its clash with India over the Pahalgam attack, is doubling down on military diplomacy to reinforce strategic partnerships
- [Inside Sandringham House: The Private Royal World Where King Charles Hosted PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/inside-sandringham-house-the-private-royal-world-where-king-charles-hosted-pm-modi/): Sandringham House, a private 8,000-acre royal estate with forests, lakes and heritage buildings, is rarely opened to political guests, making PM Modi’s visit truly historic
- [Tourists From India Down 50% Since 2024; Maldives Pins Hopes On PM Modi’s Trip To Bring Them Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/tourists-from-india-down-50-since-2024-maldives-pins-hopes-on-pm-modis-trip-to-bring-them-back/): The economy of the Maldives depends in a big way on tourism, and the drop in Indian tourists has hit the country hard
- [Why is Taiwan holding a ‘Great Recall’ vote?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/why-is-taiwan-holding-a-great-recall-vote/): Voters in Taiwan get to decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in two recall votes with global implications.
- [‘Remarkable Turnaround In Ties’: Ex-Foreign Secretary Shringla, As PM Modi Lands In Maldives | Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/remarkable-turnaround-in-ties-ex-foreign-secretary-shringla-as-pm-modi-lands-in-maldives-interview/): Shringla said India’s policies have been very effective in maintaining consistent support for immediate neighbours
- [US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-israel-condemn-frances-move-to-recognise-palestinian-state/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised France’s ‘reckless decision’ that he said ‘only serves Hamas propaganda’.
- [Exclusive-Indian Firm Shipped Explosives To Russia Despite US Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/exclusive-indian-firm-shipped-explosives-to-russia-despite-us-warnings/): The State Department did not respond to a follow-up question regarding the financial stakes held by U.S. and Spanish firms in one of the Russian recipient companies.
- [PM Modi To Embark On A Two-Day Visit To Maldives After UK | India-Maldives Strategic Reset | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/pm-modi-to-embark-on-a-two-day-visit-to-maldives-after-uk-india-maldives-strategic-reset-news18/): PM Modi to embark on a two-day visit to Maldives after UK. The visit is being seen as a strategic reset in India-Maldives relations. Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed speaks to CNN-News18 exclusively PMModi n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Decries 'Democrat Con Job' Amid Epstein Files Row: 'Another Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trump-decries-democrat-con-job-amid-epstein-files-row-another-russia-russia-russia-hoax/): Trump accused “Radical Left Democrats” of distracting people from a successful six months of his presidency with the latest controversy on the Epstein files.
- ['Prepared To Intensify Self-Defence': Thailand Withdraws Cambodia Envoy, Shuts Borders Amid Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/prepared-to-intensify-self-defence-thailand-withdraws-cambodia-envoy-shuts-borders-amid-clashes/): Thailand has recalled its ambassador from Cambodia and urged a reciprocal move after deadly cross-border clashes. Bangkok also warned of escalating defence if attacks continue.
- [Macron Says France Will Recognise Palestinian Statehood; Netanyahu, Rubio Slam 'Reckless' Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/macron-says-france-will-recognise-palestinian-statehood-netanyahu-rubio-slam-reckless-move/): Macron said France would formally recognise Palestinian statehood during a UN General Assembly session in September, making it the most powerful European country to do so.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1247/): Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Elon Musk ‘sorry’ after Starlink satellite internet suffers global outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/elon-musk-sorry-after-starlink-satellite-internet-suffers-global-outage/): Company says 2.5-hour disruption of high-speed internet service was due to ‘failure’ of internal software services.
- [US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-state-department-approves-4-7bn-surface-to-air-missile-package-to-egypt/): The package includes radar systems, hundreds of missiles, and logistical and engineering support from US personnel.
- [Bill Clinton, Donald Trump's Letters Found In Jeffrey Epstein's 50th Birthday Album: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/bill-clinton-donald-trumps-letters-found-in-jeffrey-epsteins-50th-birthday-album-report/): A report reveals that Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album included handwritten notes from Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
- [Death toll from starvation in Gaza rises to 115 as Israeli attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/death-toll-from-starvation-in-gaza-rises-to-115-as-israeli-attacks-continue/): At least 62 Palestinians killed across enclave in Israeli attacks, as two more malnutrition deaths are recorded.
- [Deported Venezuelan man files abuse complaint against the US government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/deported-venezuelan-man-files-abuse-complaint-against-the-us-government/): Neiyerver Adrian Leon Rengel says he was falsely accused of being a gang member and beaten in an El Salvador prison.
- [Could Israel be planning a second war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/could-israel-be-planning-a-second-war-on-iran/): Analysts warn Israel seeks pretexts for new conflicts with Iran amid speculation over covert operations.
- [Has Donald Trump’s policy of imposing trade tariffs worked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/has-donald-trumps-policy-of-imposing-trade-tariffs-worked/): President Trump signs major trade deal with Japan, and Tokyo pledges to invest in the United States.
- [Judge rules former Canadian hockey players not guilty of sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/judge-rules-former-canadian-hockey-players-not-guilty-of-sexual-assault/): Trial that sparked debate over Canadian hockey’s sexual assault culture ends after judge says allegations not ‘credible’
- [Trump visits US Federal Reserve HQ amid feud with Chairman Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/trump-visits-us-federal-reserve-hq-amid-feud-with-chairman-powell/): The visit comes days before the US Fed’s two-day policy meeting where the central bank sets rates.
- [Iran reaffirms right to enrich uranium ahead of key talks in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/iran-reaffirms-right-to-enrich-uranium-ahead-of-key-talks-in-turkiye/): The E3 nations meeting marks the first since Israel targeted Iran’s key nuclear and military sites in a 12-day war.
- [US doctors, veterans urge Trump to end Israel support as hunger grips Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-doctors-veterans-urge-trump-to-end-israel-support-as-hunger-grips-gaza/): Outside US Capitol, rights advocates say Trump and Congress must ‘listen’ to Americans and oppose Israeli atrocities.
- [US, Israel recall teams from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-israel-recall-teams-from-gaza-ceasefire-talks-after-hamas-proposal/): US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Palestinian group of showing ‘a lack of desire’ to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
- [Gaza artist destroys art to turn frames into firewood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/gaza-artist-destroys-art-to-turn-frames-into-firewood/): Gazan artist Taha Abu Ghali shared a video of him destroying his paintings so he can use the frames as firewood to cook.
- [US considering ‘alternative options’ after leaving Gaza talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/us-considering-alternative-options-after-leaving-gaza-talks/): The US State Department announced it is considering “alternative options” for Gaza after leaving negotiations in Qatar.
- [Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/macron-says-france-will-recognise-palestinian-state-in-september/): President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.
- [India’s Pant defies injury but England control of fourth Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/24/indias-pant-defies-injury-but-england-control-of-fourth-test/): India’s injured Rishabh Pant hits 54 after surprise return before England takes control of fourth Test.
- [Cameroon bars main challenger to longtime leader from presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/cameroon-bars-main-challenger-to-longtime-leader-from-presidential-race/): Exclusion of Maurice Kamto, President Paul Biya’s main rival, has fuels fears of unrest in the West African nation.
- [Athens suburb residents told to evacuate as wildfires in Greece spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/athens-suburb-residents-told-to-evacuate-as-wildfires-in-greece-spread/): Greek official says ‘real difficulties’ ahead as dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to persist.
- [ISIS Leader Killed in Aleppo as Syria, US, France Sign Post-Assad Deal; Court Clears Assad Warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/isis-leader-killed-in-aleppo-as-syria-us-france-sign-post-assad-deal-court-clears-assad-warrant/): A joint Syrian-US raid in Aleppo killed multiple terrorists, including a senior ISIS leader, in a major counterterrorism operation backed by CENTCOM. Meanwhile, Syrian, US, and French officials met in Paris to push Syria’s political transition, unity, and regional stability. They agreed to resume consultations with the SDF and uphold March’s governance deal. France’s top […]
- ['Don't Confirm Participation In Indian Events': Pakistan Sports Board To Federations | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/dont-confirm-participation-in-indian-events-pakistan-sports-board-to-federations-exclusive-details/): All national sports federations have to seek clearance from the PSB before making any commitment, promise, or announcement about participation in competitions hosted on Indian soil
- [Trump wades in on Thailand-Cambodia fighting during golf visit in Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/trump-wades-in-on-thailand-cambodia-fighting-during-golf-visit-in-scotland/): The US president’s second day golfing at one of his courses has also met protests around the country.
- ['Equipment For Sale': Gaza Journalist Offers To Sell Press Shield To Feed His Starving Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/equipment-for-sale-gaza-journalist-offers-to-sell-press-shield-to-feed-his-starving-family/): Gaza-based photojournalist Mohammed Abo Oun offered his camera equipment and press shield to feed his family as the enclave faces an acute hunger crisis due to Israel’s offensive.
- [Pakistan issues glacial floods alert for northwest, heavy rain forecast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pakistan-issues-glacial-floods-alert-for-northwest-heavy-rain-forecast/): Areas affected include popular tourist destinations, such as Fairy Meadows, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- [Your ChatGPT Therapy Sessions Are Not Confidential, Warns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/your-chatgpt-therapy-sessions-are-not-confidential-warns-openai-ceo-sam-altman/): Sam Altman raised concerns about user data confidentiality with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, especially for therapy, citing a lack of legal frameworks to protect sensitive info.
- [TRF Echoes Pakistan Foreign Minister's Protest Of US Ban On Terror Outfit | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/trf-echoes-pakistan-foreign-ministers-protest-of-us-ban-on-terror-outfit-exclusive-details/): This clearly exposes the synergy between Pakistan’s diplomatic machinery and its terror proxies, said sources
- ['Reminds Me Of India-Pakistan': Trump Claims He’s Mediating Between Cambodia And Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/reminds-me-of-india-pakistan-trump-claims-hes-mediating-between-cambodia-and-thailand/): Trump’s remarks came as Thailand and Cambodia continued their fighting for the third straight day, with the death toll rising to 33 on Saturday.
- [Israel says it’s distributing aid in Gaza, so why are people starving?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/israel-says-its-distributing-aid-in-gaza-so-why-are-people-starving/): Israel continues to deny what aid agencies and governments are saying is the man-made starvation it is forcing on Gaza
- [Syria, Israel hold talks in Paris over conflict in southern Syria’s Suwayda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/syria-israel-hold-talks-in-paris-over-conflict-in-southern-syrias-suwayda/): A Syrian official tells Al Jazeera Damascus emphasises the unity and sovereignty of Syria are nonnegotiable.
- [Ukraine “struggling with number of soldiers”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ukraine-struggling-with-number-of-soldiers/): “Now, part of that is to avoid them having to be just man on man fighting on the front line.”
- [England vs Spain: Women’s Euro 2025 final – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/england-vs-spain-womens-euro-2025-final-teams-start-lineups/): Spain’s women battled sexism and indifference. Now the world champions are eyeing Euro 2025 title against England.
- [In Gaza, water kills too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/in-gaza-water-kills-too/): Providing water, searching for water, drinking water, swimming in water can all get you killed.
- [From Political Talks To I-Day Celebrations: Here's What PM Modi's Day 2 In Maldives Looked Like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/from-political-talks-to-i-day-celebrations-heres-what-pm-modis-day-2-in-maldives-looked-like/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a productive two-day visit to the Maldives after gracing the country’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as guest of honour.
- [Senior Hezbollah Commander Ali Abd Al-Qader Ismail Killed In Israeli Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/senior-hezbollah-commander-ali-abd-al-qader-ismail-killed-in-israeli-operation/): The Israel Defence Force killed Hezbollah commander Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force struck over 100 targets in Gaza.
- [Red, Pursed-Lipped Donald Trump’s Sculpture Emerges From Manhattan Manhole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/red-pursed-lipped-donald-trumps-sculpture-emerges-from-manhattan-manhole/): French street artist James Colomina installed a bright red sculpture of Donald Trump in Manhattan, depicting him emerging from a manhole.
- [UK to airdrop aid in Gaza, evacuate children needing medical care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/uk-to-airdrop-aid-in-gaza-evacuate-children-needing-medical-care/): UNRWA chief says aid airdrops a dangerous ‘distraction’, could kill starving Palestinians.
- ['India Our Closest Partner, It Is Even Better Now': Maldives President Muizzu | Exclusive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/india-our-closest-partner-it-is-even-better-now-maldives-president-muizzu-exclusive-interview/): News18 spoke with Mohamed Muizzu at the Republic Square in Malé, soon after PM Modi left following a two-day state visit
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Reveals ‘100 Different People’ Linked To Epstein Under Immunity Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ghislaine-maxwell-reveals-100-different-people-linked-to-epstein-under-immunity-deal-report/): Ghislaine Maxwell answered questions about 100 people linked to Epstein during a two-day interrogation. Serving a 20-year sentence, she seeks clemency from President Trump.
- [‘Monitoring Situation’: India Urges Thailand And Cambodia To De-Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/monitoring-situation-india-urges-thailand-and-cambodia-to-de-escalate/): India monitors Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, urging both nations to cease hostilities. Indian embassies advise nationals to avoid border areas and stay in touch for help.
- [‘You’ve No Rights Here’: US Teen Tased, His Friends Detained At Florida Traffic Stop | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/youve-no-rights-here-us-teen-tased-his-friends-detained-at-florida-traffic-stop-video/): Three teen were violently detained by Florida Highway Patrol and US Border Patrol during a traffic stop. He was charged with obstruction and sentenced to community service.
- [Trump ‘Rejigs’ Mideast Policy, Finally Okays AMRAAM Sale For Egypt, Big Boost For Sisi’s F 16s? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/trump-rejigs-mideast-policy-finally-okays-amraam-sale-for-egypt-big-boost-for-sisis-f-16s-4k/): After decades of denial, the US on July 25 approved a $4.67 billion arms package for Egypt, including 100 AIM-120 AMRAAMs and NASAMS air defence systems. The sale marks a major boost to Egypt’s air defences amid regional threats and could see AMRAAMs deployed on Egyptian F-16s for the first time. The deal, long delayed […]
- [Gaza is starving as “abundance of food” sits nearby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/gaza-is-starving-as-abundance-of-food-sits-nearby/): OXFAM policy lead Bushra Khalidi says Israel’s restrictions are starving Gaza’s most vulnerable who can’t reach aid.
- [Ziad Rahbani, pioneering Lebanese musician and composer, dies at 69](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ziad-rahbani-pioneering-lebanese-musician-and-composer-dies-at-69/): Son of legendary Fairuz and composer Assi Rahbani, he was also a playwright, pianist and political provocateur.
- [Malaysians protest rising living costs, demand PM Anwar Ibrahim step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/malaysians-protest-rising-living-costs-demand-pm-anwar-ibrahim-step-down/): Opposition-organised rally is first major protest in Southeast Asia’s sixth largest economy since Anwar elected in 2022.
- [US Plane Plunges 500 Feet In 'Freefall' To Dodge Mid-Air Collision: 'People Were Screaming’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/us-plane-plunges-500-feet-in-freefall-to-dodge-mid-air-collision-people-were-screaming/): A commercial Southwest Airlines jet suddenly plummeted 475 feet in about 10 seconds to avoid a mid-air collision with an Hawker Hunter plane.
- [Melania Skips Trump’s Scotland Tour Sparking Speculation About Their Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/melania-skips-trumps-scotland-tour-sparking-speculation-about-their-marriage/): US President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland for a “working trip” focused on golf at his Trump-branded courses. Melania Trump did not accompany him.
- [Pakistani TikToker Found Dead, Daughter Claims She Was 'Poisoned' For Refusing Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pakistani-tiktoker-found-dead-daughter-claims-she-was-poisoned-for-refusing-marriage/): Pakistani TikTok creator Sumeera Rajput was found dead in Sindh’s Ghotki district, allegedly poisoned by those pressuring her to marry, claims her 15-year-old daughter.
- ['Democrat-Inspired Scam': Trump Says $100 Million For LA Wildfire Victims ‘Missing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/democrat-inspired-scam-trump-says-100-million-for-la-wildfire-victims-missing/): The FireAid concert that raised $100 million for the devastating January wildfires in California has come under fire after some people complained they had not received benefits.
- [‘Inaccurate’: Starlink Denies Elon Musk Ordered 2022 Ukraine Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/inaccurate-starlink-denies-elon-musk-ordered-2022-ukraine-shutdown/): A report claimed Elon Musk shut down Starlink service during Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive in Kherson in fear of a nuclear response from Russia.
- [‘Not In Favour Of…’ Italy's Meloni On France Move To Recognise State Of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/not-in-favour-of-italys-meloni-on-france-move-to-recognise-state-of-palestine/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni opposes recognizing Palestine as a state before its establishment, contrasting with French President Macron’s recent UN announcement.
- [Folk music and raids: How ultranationalists target migrants in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/folk-music-and-raids-how-ultranationalists-target-migrants-in-russia/): The Russian Community group has soared in popularity, with its focus on promoting the needs of ‘ethnic Russians’.
- [“Every single person in Gaza is starving”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/every-single-person-in-gaza-is-starving/): The mass starvation of Gaza and the extinguishing of those reporting the horror of the genocide.
- [What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/what-is-the-nipah-virus-and-is-it-spreading-in-southern-india/): The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.
- [At least five killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/at-least-five-killed-in-courthouse-attack-in-irans-sistan-baluchestan/): A mother and child are among those killed by gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan.
- [Rubio Meets Ishaq Dar, Lauds Pakistan’s Role In Counterterrorism And Regional Stability | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/rubio-meets-ishaq-dar-lauds-pakistans-role-in-counterterrorism-and-regional-stability-news18/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington on Friday. The two officials held comprehensivae discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations, expanding trade cooperation, and addressing regional security concerns.Taking to X, Rubio said he thanked Dar for “Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism and preserving […]
- [Naked Karaoke, Foam Parties, Fetish Games: Inside UK’s No-Holds-Barred Swingers Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/naked-karaoke-foam-parties-fetish-games-inside-uks-no-holds-barred-swingers-festival/): In a quiet Lincolnshire village, nearly 1,000 guests attended the UK’s biggest swingers festival, with naked party games, fetish workshops and strict entry rules few would expect
- [‘Pakistan Willing To Talk To India, Awaiting New Delhi’s Response’: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pakistan-willing-to-talk-to-india-awaiting-new-delhis-response-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-2/): In what can be termed as an olive branch to India, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Islamabad’s willingness to engage in dialogue on a range of issues—from trade and economic cooperation to counter-terrorism. However, Dar noted that the ball is now in India’s court, stating that Pakistan is still […]
- [Israeli Air Force Turns Over 100 ‘Terror Targets’ To Rubble Across Gaza Strip, Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/israeli-air-force-turns-over-100-terror-targets-to-rubble-across-gaza-strip-shares-video/): Israeli Air Force shared a video of one of its operations in Gaza, where “terrorist cell” was attacked and decimated.
- [USAID Analysis Rejects Israeli Claims Of Massive Loot Of Gaza Aid By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/usaid-analysis-rejects-israeli-claims-of-massive-loot-of-gaza-aid-by-hamas/): A USAID analysis found no evidence of Hamas systematically stealing US-funded humanitarian supplies, contradicting claims by Israel.
- ['Pakistan Under Asim Law': Imran Khan Alleges He Is Tortured In Jail | Pakistan News | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pakistan-under-asim-law-imran-khan-alleges-he-is-tortured-in-jail-pakistan-news-exclusive/): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again trained his guns at Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, saying that the law and order has totally collapsed in the country as “Asim Law” has been imposed in Pakistan.The 72-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, who has been incarcerated since August 2023 after he was booked in multiple […]
- [‘Pakistan Willing To Talk To India, Awaiting New Delhi’s Response’: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pakistan-willing-to-talk-to-india-awaiting-new-delhis-response-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar/): Dar said Pakistan is ready to work and cooperate with India on all fronts—from trade to counter-terrorism—as he called for ‘meaningful negotiations’
- [How the inventor of the bouncy castle saved lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/how-the-inventor-of-the-bouncy-castle-saved-lives/): The pioneer tested life-saving inflatables by having his sons jump from the roof of the family home.
- [At Least 8 Killed In 'Terrorist' Attack On Judiciary Building In Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/at-least-8-killed-in-terrorist-attack-on-judiciary-building-in-iran-report/): Post Content
- [Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/malnutrition-in-nigeria-killed-652-children-in-past-six-months-msf-says/): The charity says the deaths were caused due to funding cuts by international donors amid insecurity in northern Nigeria.
- [Ishaq Dar Highlights Trump’s ‘Pivotal Role’ In India–Pak Ceasefire During Talks With Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ishaq-dar-highlights-trumps-pivotal-role-in-india-pak-ceasefire-during-talks-with-marco-rubio/): Ishaq Dar also brought up the Kashmir issue in his meeting with Rubio, calling it the core dispute between India and Pakistan and urging its resolution as per UN resolutions
- [Cambodians flee border with Thailand as clashes continue for third day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/cambodians-flee-border-with-thailand-as-clashes-continue-for-third-day/): An estimated 38,000 civilians in Cambodia and almost 140,000 in Thailand reported to have fled fighting on the border.
- [Tunisia an ‘open-air prison’, say protesters at anti-President Saied march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/tunisia-an-open-air-prison-say-protesters-at-anti-president-saied-march/): Protesters carry portraits of political prisoners and a cage that organisers said represented state of political life.
- [Thailand-Cambodia's Bloodiest Border Clash In Years Breaks Death Toll Records, UNSC Holds Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/thailand-cambodias-bloodiest-border-clash-in-years-breaks-death-toll-records-unsc-holds-meet/): United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting with Thailand and Cambodia on Friday. Cambodia has expressed its willingness for a ceasefire.
- [Trump in Scotland: How’s his trip going and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/trump-in-scotland-hows-his-trip-going-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): The US president will fit in a meeting with UK’s prime minister during four-day visit to Scotland to tour golf courses.
- ['Must Have India First Policy': Maldives' Ex-Defence Minister Bats For 'Closest Neighbour' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/must-have-india-first-policy-maldives-ex-defence-minister-bats-for-closest-neighbour-exclusive/): Mariya Ahmed Didi, who was the defence minister when India started helping Maldives build its new defence ministry building, said India had always come to the island nation’s aid
- ['From One Chaiwala To Another': Indian-Origin Man, Who Served Tea To PM Modi In UK, Reacts To 'Surreal Day'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/from-one-chaiwala-to-another-indian-origin-man-who-served-tea-to-pm-modi-in-uk-reacts-to-surreal-day/): PM Modi’s UK trip was highlighted by a viral Chai moment with UK PM Keir Starmer, served by Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai. Patel shared his surreal experience on social media.
- ['They Made Me A Meme': Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron To Sue Coldplay Over 'Emotional Distress'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/they-made-me-a-meme-ex-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-to-sue-coldplay-over-emotional-distress/): For a defamation claim to hold, Byron would have to prove ‘that there wasn’t an affair.’ As of now, Coldplay hasn’t reacted to that.
- [Dahiyeh families displaced by war now trapped by identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/dahiyeh-families-displaced-by-war-now-trapped-by-identity/): These Shia families withstood Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and are now struggling to find where they fit.
- [Indian Embassy In Cambodia Advises Nationals To Avoid Traveling To Border Areas Amid Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/indian-embassy-in-cambodia-advises-nationals-to-avoid-traveling-to-border-areas-amid-clashes/): The Indian Embassy in Cambodia advised nationals to avoid border areas amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes. The death toll has reached 32, with casualties on both sides.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Given 'Limited Immunity' By DOJ: What It Means In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ghislaine-maxwell-given-limited-immunity-by-doj-what-it-means-in-epstein-case/): Maxwell spent 9 hours in closed-door talks with the DOJ. What makes the meetings significant is that they were conducted under a form of legal protection known as limited immunity
- [How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/how-do-air-conditioners-work-and-what-is-the-effect-on-the-environment/): As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.
- [Palestinian lives are “not seen as equivalent” to others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/palestinian-lives-are-not-seen-as-equivalent-to-others/): EU MP Lynn Boylan says the EU’s inaction on Gaza shows it doesn’t see Palestinian lives as equal to Ukrainian ones.
- [UK blasts Hong Kong rewards for help to catch activists overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/uk-blasts-hong-kong-rewards-for-help-to-catch-activists-overseas/): UK Foreign Secretary Lammy, Home Secretary Cooper call on China to stop targeting opposition voices living in Britain.
- [US State Secy Marco Rubio Meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar In Washington DC | US-Pakistan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/us-state-secy-marco-rubio-meets-pakistan-fm-ishaq-dar-in-washington-dc-us-pakistan-news18/): | US State Secy Marco Rubio meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar in Washington DCWeeks after US labelled TRF as terrorist Org, Rubio hails Pak’s role in counter terrorism Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘No Objection’: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shifts Stance On TRF After US Terror Listing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/no-objection-pakistani-foreign-minister-shifts-stance-on-trf-after-us-terror-listing/): Earlier, Dar told Pakistan’s Parliament that Islamabad had prevented the inclusion of TRF in a United Nations Security Council resolution that condemned the Pahalgam terror attacks
- [‘Not Going To Have Europe Anymore If…’ In Scotland, Trump Warns Against Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/not-going-to-have-europe-anymore-if-in-scotland-trump-warns-against-immigration/): The US President termed immigration a ‘horrible invasion’ and claimed that under his policies, the US had recently achieved ‘zero entries’ at its borders
- [‘Very Close To US Trade Deal’: Pakistan Jumps The Gun As Washington Maintains Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/very-close-to-us-trade-deal-pakistan-jumps-the-gun-as-washington-maintains-silence/): Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar met Marco Rubio in the US and claimed that both countries were “very close” to finalising a trade deal. However, no such timeline was given by the US.
- [‘Finish The Job’: Trump Says Israel Must ‘Get Rid’ Of Hamas As Ceasefire Talks Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/finish-the-job-trump-says-israel-must-get-rid-of-hamas-as-ceasefire-talks-collapse/): Speaking to reporters in Washington before departing for Scotland, Trump declared that Hamas didn’t want to make a deal regarding a truce and the release of hostages. 
- [Cambodia Calls For ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ With Thailand After Deadly Border Clashes | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/cambodia-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-with-thailand-after-deadly-border-clashes-news18/): Cambodia has called for an “immediate ceasefire, unconditionally” with Thailand, the country’s envoy to the United Nations said on Friday, as the two neighbours exchanged deadly blows on the second day. Bangkok has also signally its willingness to hold talks.Decades-long border dispute took the shape of severe military confrontation between the two sides, with jets, […]
- [Flooded Roads, Stranded Cars: Shocking Videos Capture Flash Flooding In Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/flooded-roads-stranded-cars-shocking-videos-capture-flash-flooding-in-chicago/): Chicago Floods: The NWS warned that the flooding poses a significant hazard, particularly in urban areas, streets, underpasses, small streams, and other low-lying areas.
- [Death toll in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes hits 32, dozens wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/death-toll-in-thailand-cambodia-border-clashes-hits-32-dozens-wounded/): Cambodia reports additional 12 deaths as fears grow of a larger conflict breaking out between the neighbours.
- [Two teens jailed over machete murder of 14-year-old on London bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/two-teens-jailed-over-machete-murder-of-14-year-old-on-london-bus/): Attack reignited concern around the ongoing problem of knife crime that has plagued the British capital for years.
- [Maldives' Muizzu Calls India 'Closest, Most Trusted Ally', Praises PM Modi's Crisis Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/maldives-muizzu-calls-india-closest-most-trusted-ally-praises-pm-modis-crisis-support/): The remarks were made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the Maldives, where the two leaders met at the Presidential Office in Male.
- [PM Narendra Modi Maldives Visit LIVE: PM To Participate In Independence Day Event As Chief Guest Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/pm-narendra-modi-maldives-visit-live-pm-to-participate-in-independence-day-event-as-chief-guest-today/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maldives Today Live Updates: PM Modi held a meeting with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the first day of his visit to the country.
- [Polls open in Taiwan’s key ‘recall election’ closely watched by China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/polls-open-in-taiwans-key-recall-election-closely-watched-by-china/): Voting has started in a recall election that could see the unseating of dozens of opposition Kuomintang lawmakers.
- [Cambodia Calls For ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ With Thailand After Deadly Border Clashes: UN Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/cambodia-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-with-thailand-after-deadly-border-clashes-un-envoy/): An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council was held on Friday over the deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, that started on Thursday.
- [Inside Trump's Foreign Policy Chaos: The President's Former NSA John Bolton Breaks His Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/inside-trumps-foreign-policy-chaos-the-presidents-former-nsa-john-bolton-breaks-his-silence/): In a candid assessment of Donald Trump’s second term, his former National Security Advisor – John Bolton reveals the turmoil behind US’ foreign policy — from the stalled Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to the relentless Israel-Hamas war. Bolton says Trump thinks of diplomacy in real estate transactions, whereby nothing is strategic. Bolton also says Trump has no […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,248](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1248/): Here are the key events on day 1,248 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ten killed, 12 injured in Vietnam sleeper bus road crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/ten-killed-12-injured-in-vietnam-sleeper-bus-road-crash/): Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for probe into road accident a week after deadly Ha Long Bay boat disaster.
- [Donald Trump set for trade talks with Europe as he arrives in Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/donald-trump-set-for-trade-talks-with-europe-as-he-arrives-in-scotland/): US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are ’50-50′ ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
- [With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/with-trump-go-ahead-skydance-and-paramount-to-complete-merger-in-august/): The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.
- [‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/we-are-dying-palestinians-slam-worlds-inaction-as-hunger-ravages-gaza/): Gaza hospitals report nine more deaths from starvation as Israel’s blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis.
- [France’s decision to recognise Palestine ups pressure on UK’s Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/frances-decision-to-recognise-palestine-ups-pressure-on-uks-starmer/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he’ll recognise Palestine only as part of a wider peace deal.
- [Hundreds bang pots, pans in London in Gaza hunger crisis protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/hundreds-bang-pots-pans-in-london-in-gaza-hunger-crisis-protest/): Protesters banged pots and pans on Downing Street in London to denounce Gaza’s urgent hunger crisis.
- [Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/root-up-to-second-on-record-test-list-as-england-dominate-india/): Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.
- [Al Jazeera condemns Israeli incitement against Gaza reporter Anas al-Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/al-jazeera-condemns-israeli-incitement-against-gaza-reporter-anas-al-sharif/): Al Jazeera says incitement campaign aims to ‘justify targeting of journalists’ as Israel continues to bombard Gaza.
- [Milei tames inflation, but Argentines still struggle to afford basics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/milei-tames-inflation-but-argentines-still-struggle-to-afford-basics/): In 1.5 years, Milei has radically cut inflation, but Argentina is one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.
- [US confirms it will destroy contraceptives previously designated as aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-confirms-it-will-destroy-contraceptives-previously-designated-as-aid/): International reproductive rights groups slam the Trump administration’s decision as ‘cruel and ideologically driven’.
- [UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/uks-starmer-faces-mounting-pressure-to-recognise-palestinian-state/): As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.
- [Thailand declares martial law in border areas amid fighting with Cambodia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-declares-martial-law-in-border-areas-amid-fighting-with-cambodia/): Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts after deadly cross-border clashes with Cambodia.
- [Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/florida-governor-announces-deportation-flights-from-alligator-alcatraz/): Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump’s Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be ‘increasing’.
- ['Pakistan Under Asim Law': Imran Khan Alleges He Is Tortured In Jail | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/pakistan-under-asim-law-imran-khan-alleges-he-is-tortured-in-jail-exclusive/): Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan criticised Army Chief Asim Munir, accusing him of imposing “Asim Law” and collapsing law and order.
- [U.S. Secretary of State Hails Pakistan's Role in War on Terror Amidst Ongoing Tensions | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/u-s-secretary-of-state-hails-pakistans-role-in-war-on-terror-amidst-ongoing-tensions-news18/): In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war on terror during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishak Dar, despite recent U.S. designations of terror groups linked to Pakistan, highlighting complex U.S.-Pakistan relations. n18oc_world
- [Trump-Powell Clash Over Fed Building Cost Caught On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trump-powell-clash-over-fed-building-cost-caught-on-camera/): The disagreement appears to stem from an ongoing rift between the two.
- [US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Hosts Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-hosts-pakistani-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-in-washington/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar at the Department of State.
- [Kristin Cabot Leaves Husband Shocked During His Japan Work Trip With 'Kiss Cam' Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/kristin-cabot-leaves-husband-shocked-during-his-japan-work-trip-with-kiss-cam-row/): Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot’s wife, Kristin, was seen with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in Boston. The viral video led to both resigning from their positions.
- [Trump Tells Israel To "Finish The Job", Blames Hamas "Death Wish" For Gaza Ceasefire Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/trump-tells-israel-to-finish-the-job-blames-hamas-death-wish-for-gaza-ceasefire-standoff/): US President Donald Trump said Friday (July 15) that Hamas did not want a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after Israel and the United States quit indirect negotiations with the Palestinian militant group.”It was too bad. Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal. I think they want to die,” Trump said.In Qatar, mediators had been […]
- [Thailand Escalates "Clash" with Cambodia to "State of War", 138000 Flee Border, Death Toll 16 | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/thailand-escalates-clash-with-cambodia-to-state-of-war-138000-flee-border-death-toll-16-4k/): Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned on July 25 that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people “could develop into war”, as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday (July 24).More than […]
- [Did China Feature In PM Modi–Muizzu Bilateral Talks? MEA Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/did-china-feature-in-pm-modi-muizzu-bilateral-talks-mea-reacts/): Misri stated that President Muizzu had reaffirmed the Maldives’ focus on matters of national security and highlighted ongoing collaboration
- [US military expands enforcement role at Mexican border under Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/us-military-expands-enforcement-role-at-mexican-border-under-donald-trump/): Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.
- [Players hits back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/players-hits-back-at-fifa-and-infantino-after-club-world-cup/): FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been criticised for the expanded Club World Cup in the domestic off season.
- [Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/25/meta-to-suspend-political-advertising-in-the-eu-as-transparency-law-looms/): The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November.
- [NASA Fires 20 Per Cent Staff As Trump Administration Orders Federal Workers' Layoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/nasa-fires-20-per-cent-staff-as-trump-administration-orders-federal-workers-layoff/): About 20% of NASA’s workforce will leave the agency as it undergoes restructuring under the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal government size.
- [Five people killed in shooting at market in Thailand’s Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/five-people-killed-in-shooting-at-market-in-thailands-bangkok/): Police say they are working to identify deceased suspect.
- [3I/ATLAS Is Racing Toward Earth At 209,214 KM/H – Could It Be An Alien Probe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/3i-atlas-is-racing-toward-earth-at-209214-km-h-could-it-be-an-alien-probe/): Mysterious object 3I/ATLAS is hurtling toward Earth at over 209,000 KM/H. Some scientists say it’s just a comet, others suspect it could be an alien probe
- [Video: Landslide causes train crash in Germany, killing three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/video-landslide-causes-train-crash-in-germany-killing-three/): A passenger train derailed in southern Germany, causing a crash that killed three people and injured at least 50 others.
- [Viral Clip Shows Caddie 'Helping' Trump At Scotland Golf Course, Internet Calls Out Cheating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/viral-clip-shows-caddie-helping-trump-at-scotland-golf-course-internet-calls-out-cheating/): The video shows the caddie discreetly dropping a ball into a more favourable spot near a bunker, after which Trump steps out and plays from the seemingly improved position
- [Thailand Declares Surin ‘War Disaster Zone’, Sends F-16s, Gripens To Bomb Cambodia ‘Rocket Den’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-declares-surin-war-disaster-zone-sends-f-16s-gripens-to-bomb-cambodia-rocket-den4k/): Thailand has elevated the conflict status in its frontier province of Surin to disaster level, equivalent to flood or earthquake, as per a report by The Nation Thailand. Surin governor issued a directive on July 27 in this regard in response to the escalating violence along the Thai-Cambodian border.The order follows continuous and increasingly intense […]
- [Is Earth In Danger? Mystery Object May Be ‘Hostile’ Alien Spacecraft Approaching Our Planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/is-earth-in-danger-mystery-object-may-be-hostile-alien-spacecraft-approaching-our-planet/): The mystery object is on a stealth path through the inner Solar System, and Earth’s fastest rockets aren’t nearly quick enough to intercept it
- [Wildfires threaten Turkiye’s fourth-largest city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/wildfires-threaten-turkiyes-fourth-largest-city/): Wildfires near Bursa force 3,500 people to flee as Turkiye battles dozens of blazes amid extreme heat.
- [Heavy rains kill four in China as flood warnings issued in 11 provinces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/heavy-rains-kill-four-in-china-as-flood-warnings-issued-in-11-provinces/): Authorities warn of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
- [Thailand, Cambodia hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as clashes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-cambodia-hold-ceasefire-talks-in-malaysia-as-clashes-continue/): Acting Thai Premier Phumtham Wechayachai accuses Cambodia of ‘not acting in good faith’ as talks begin in Kuala Lumpur.
- [4 Killed In Mass Shooting At Market Near Thai Capital Bangkok, Gunman Caught on Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/4-killed-in-mass-shooting-at-market-near-thai-capital-bangkok-gunman-caught-on-video/): Casualties were reported after a man opened fire at the Or Tor Kor markets near Bangkok. Videos showed the suspected shooter holding a gun.
- [Google Failed To Alert Millions About Turkey Earthquake? Tech Giant Acknowledges Major Lapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/google-failed-to-alert-millions-about-turkey-earthquake-tech-giant-acknowledges-major-lapse/): Google admitted its earthquake early warning system failed during Turkey’s 2023 quake. Only 469 “Take Action” warnings were sent, while half a million received lower level alerts.
- [Colombia halts coal exports to Israel amid Gaza Genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/colombia-halts-coal-exports-to-israel-amid-gaza-genocide/): Colombian President halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war, citing ignored orders from August 2024.
- [‘Golf Force One’: The Armoured Buggy That Stole The Show During Donald Trump’s Scotland Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/golf-force-one-the-armoured-buggy-that-stole-the-show-during-donald-trumps-scotland-visit/): While Donald Trump is usually driven in the presidential limo known as ‘The Beast’, the buggy at Turnberry offered a scaled-down version built for the golf course
- [England vs India: Gill, Jadeja dig deep with bat to draw fourth test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/england-vs-india-gill-jadeja-dig-deep-with-bat-to-draw-fourth-test/): Centuries by Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar send England-India series to fifth test match decider.
- [North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/north-korea-says-it-has-no-interest-in-dialogue-with-south-korea/): North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismisses Seoul’s outreach efforts under new president.
- [Princess Diana's Childhood Home Won't Be Passed To Prince William Or Harry; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/princess-dianas-childhood-home-wont-be-passed-to-prince-william-or-harry-heres-why/): Spanning more than 13,000 acres, the Althorp Estate is located in Northamptonshire, England, and has been the ancestral home of the Spencer family for over 500 years.
- [Steve Jobs' Daughter Eve Marries Olympian Harry Charles In Star-Studded $6.7M Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/steve-jobs-daughter-eve-marries-olympian-harry-charles-in-star-studded-6-7m-wedding/): Eve Jobs, daughter of Steve Jobs, married equestrian Harry Charles. The $6.7 million wedding featured guests like Kamala Harris, Princess Beatrice, and Jennifer Gates.
- [Woman Denied Boarding At Miami Airport For Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery, Airlines Clarify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/woman-denied-boarding-at-miami-airport-for-undergoing-cosmetic-surgery-airlines-clarify/): Shataria Banks was denied boarding by Spirit Airlines at Miami Airport due to safety concerns from a recent cosmetic procedure, despite medical clearance. She got a refund.
- [Phone Jammers And Masked Commandos: Inside Zohran Mamdani’s High-Security Wedding In Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/phone-jammers-and-masked-commandos-inside-zohran-mamdanis-high-security-wedding-in-uganda/): Over 20 special forces commandos and a phone jammer were deployed at NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s family estate in Kampala during his three-day wedding
- [Video: Jordanian, Emirati Planes Drop 25 Tonnes Of Food Over Gaza As Hunger Crisis Worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/video-jordanian-emirati-planes-drop-25-tonnes-of-food-over-gaza-as-hunger-crisis-worsens/): The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, following 21 months of war compounded by a full Israeli blockade of aid deliveries from March to May.
- ['Prevent Dying Of Starvation': Barack Obama Calls For 'Immediate Action' Amid Gaza Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/prevent-dying-of-starvation-barack-obama-calls-for-immediate-action-amid-gaza-crisis/): Former US President Barack Obama has emphasised that aid must be allowed to reach people in Gaza as ‘there’s no justification for keeping food and water away from civilians.’
- [World News Live Updates: North Korea rejects diplomatic overtures from South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/world-news-live-updates-north-korea-rejects-diplomatic-overtures-from-south-korea/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Passenger train derails in Germany, killing three and injuring dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/passenger-train-derails-in-germany-killing-three-and-injuring-dozens/): Officials say the crash killed the train’s driver and injured at least 50 others, with 25 of them in serious condition.
- [Elon Musk's Father Meets Novak Djokovic's Family, Showers Praise On Tennis Player's Career](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/elon-musks-father-meets-novak-djokovics-family-showers-praise-on-tennis-players-career/): Elon Musk’s father, Errol, met Novak Djokovic’s family in Belgrade and hailed the tennis player’s career.
- [Hero Ex-Marine Stops Walmart Stabber, Holds Attacker At Gunpoint Until Police Arrive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/hero-ex-marine-stops-walmart-stabber-holds-attacker-at-gunpoint-until-police-arrive/): The attacker, identified as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille, reportedly launched his rampage near the checkout counters before attempting to flee.
- [Panic On EasyJet Flight As Man Shouts 'Death To Trump', Claims Bomb On Plane | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/panic-on-easyjet-flight-as-man-shouts-death-to-trump-claims-bomb-on-plane-video/): A man sparked panic on an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow by falsely claiming he had a bomb onboard. He also shouted anti-American slogans and “Allahu Akbar”.
- [Trump Announces ‘Biggest-Ever’ Trade Deal With European Union, Levies 15% Tariffs On Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-announces-biggest-ever-trade-deal-with-european-union-levies-15-tariffs-on-imports/): Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union on Sunday, under which the US will impose 15% tariffs on the EU imports.
- [3 Dead, Several Injured After Passenger Train Derails In Germany's Riedlingen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/3-dead-several-injured-after-passenger-train-derails-in-germanys-riedlingen/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he was in touch with the concerned authorities for the rescue operation.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,250](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1250/): Here are the key events on day 1,250 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israeli strikes kill 63 in Gaza despite ‘pauses’, as hunger crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israeli-strikes-kill-63-in-gaza-despite-pauses-as-hunger-crisis-deepens/): Israel attacks ‘safe zones’ in Gaza as six more Palestinians, including two children, die from malnutrition.
- [US and EU agree on 15 percent tariffs to avert trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/us-and-eu-agree-on-15-percent-tariffs-to-avert-trade-war/): US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade.
- [Piastri holds off Norris to win rain-hit F1 Belgian Grand Prix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/piastri-holds-off-norris-to-win-rain-hit-f1-belgian-grand-prix/): Oscar Piastri controlled the rain-delayed race, extending his F1 Championship lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
- [What has Israel’s denial of food done to Gaza’s people?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/what-has-israels-denial-of-food-done-to-gazas-people/): Siege tactics since March on Gaza’s people have brought famine-like conditions throughout the Gaza Strip.
- [England beat Spain in penalty shootout to win women’s Euro 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/england-beat-spain-in-penalty-shootout-to-win-womens-euro-2025/): The Lionesses beat La Roja 3-1 on penalties after drawing 1-1 in extra time to retain football’s European Championship.
- [Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/syria-to-hold-first-parliamentary-elections-since-al-assads-fall/): Vote will take place September 15-20 in the first election since President Ahmed al-Sharaa took power.
- [Gunfight in Baghdad kills one as paramilitary group storms ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/gunfight-in-baghdad-kills-one-as-paramilitary-group-storms-ministry/): Iraqi police clashed with Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad after they stormed an Agriculture Ministry building.
- [‘Not A US Problem’: Trump Assures Help For Gaza But Wants Others To Pitch In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/not-a-us-problem-trump-assures-help-for-gaza-but-wants-others-to-pitch-in/): US President Donald Trump urged countries to aid Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, noting the US gave $60 million but received no thanks.
- [Israel ‘Succumbed To Global Pressure’, Says Ex-IDF Spokesperson On Gaza Ops Pause | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israel-succumbed-to-global-pressure-says-ex-idf-spokesperson-on-gaza-ops-pause-watch/): The IDF announced a daily “tactical pause” in parts of Gaza for humanitarian aid amid international pressure. Military operations continue elsewhere.
- [Katz Warns Khamenei "He's Next if..." Cautions Against Threatening Israel; Iran Raps Gaza Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/katz-warns-khamenei-hes-next-if-cautions-against-threatening-israel-iran-raps-gaza-blockade/): Israeli Defense Minister Katz threatened Iran’s Khamenei with direct retaliation, while the US touted its Iran airstrikes as deterring allies’ support for Tehran. Iran’s health minister urged urgent global action to stop Gaza’s humanitarian collapse, warning of famine and infant deaths. Hamas slammed Israeli airdrops as a “deceptive” ploy. Australia and Germany condemned the Gaza […]
- [Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes: Malaysia To Host Peace Talks, Death Toll Reaches 34](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/thailand-cambodia-border-clashes-malaysia-to-host-peace-talks-death-toll-reaches-34/): Border clashes between the two countries entered their fourth day, leaving at least 34 people dead and displacing over 2,00,000
- [Countries denounce Israel but keep trading with it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/countries-denounce-israel-but-keep-trading-with-it/): Twenty-eight countries sign statement calling for end to Israel’s war on Gaza but won’t move to stop bilateral trade.
- [Has the US cancelled free speech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/has-the-us-cancelled-free-speech/): Why are US professors suing to challenge the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestine activism?
- ["Losing Patience" Rubio Warns Trump "Frustrated" With Putin, Says Russia “Prolonging Ukraine War”|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/losing-patience-rubio-warns-trump-frustrated-with-putin-says-russia-prolonging-ukraine-war4k/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump is “losing patience” with Russia’s lack of progress on a Ukraine peace deal and may impose 100% tariffs if no agreement is reached within 50 days. Despite calls with Putin, no results have emerged. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans talks with Trump in Scotland. Meanwhile, […]
- [China's Famous Shaolin Temple Leader Is Being Probe For Corruption, Sexual Misconduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/chinas-famous-shaolin-temple-leader-is-being-probe-for-corruption-sexual-misconduct/): The Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD, is famous as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and Chinese kung fu
- [‘Came With Skills, Heart’: Bangladesh's Yunus To Indian, Chinese Doctors Treating Crash Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/came-with-skills-heart-bangladeshs-yunus-to-indian-chinese-doctors-treating-crash-victims/): The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised care to those injured in the recent plane crash, many of whom are children
- [Iran’s plan to abandon GPS is about much more than technology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/irans-plan-to-abandon-gps-is-about-much-more-than-technology/): It is yet another sign of a looming ‘tech cold war’.
- [Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid ship Handala in international waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israeli-forces-storm-gaza-bound-aid-ship-handala-in-international-waters/): Israeli soldiers have raided the Freedom Flotilla ship, Handala, carrying aid for Gaza in international waters.
- ['No Extensions Or Grace Periods': US Firm On August 1 Tariff Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/no-extensions-or-grace-periods-us-firm-on-august-1-tariff-deadline/): So far, five countries — Britain, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan — have agreed to new trade terms with the US
- [Video: Israel drops aid on Gaza after months of forced starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/video-israel-drops-aid-on-gaza-after-months-of-forced-starvation/): Israel has airdropped a few aid cartons and allowed some trucks to enter Gaza, following international pressure.
- [Sudan's Paramilitary Declares Parallel Govt In War-Hit Darfur, Deepening Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/sudans-paramilitary-declares-parallel-govt-in-war-hit-darfur-deepening-crisis/): The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with allied armed groups under the so-called Tasis Alliance, made the declaration
- [Pashtun Attire & Weapons: Why Karachi University Students’ Performance Sparked Outrage | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/pashtun-attire-weapons-why-karachi-university-students-performance-sparked-outrage-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources said: “The use of traditional cultural symbols as props for a mock terrorist show highlights the state’s view of an entire ethnic group.”
- [US-EU trade talks: Will Ursula von der Leyen clinch a deal with Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/us-eu-trade-talks-will-ursula-von-der-leyen-clinch-a-deal-with-trump/): The US president is to meet the EU chief in Scotland as Brussels strives for a deal before Trump’s Friday deadline.
- [At least 38 killed in church attack in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/at-least-38-killed-in-church-attack-in-eastern-dr-congo/): The assault in Komanda city is believed to have been carried out by ADF rebels, wielding guns and machetes.
- [Sabina Tanovic: How architecture shapes memory and justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/sabina-tanovic-how-architecture-shapes-memory-and-justice/): From Sarajevo to Srebrenica and Gaza, memorial architect Sabina Tanovic on how we remember war and why it matters.
- [‘Apocalypse’: Turkiye wildfires reach key northwest city as hundreds flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/apocalypse-turkiye-wildfires-reach-key-northwest-city-as-hundreds-flee/): Bursa governor’s office says 1,765 people have been evacuated as more than 1,900 firefighters battle the flames.
- [Police Probe Spanish Teen For Creating Nude AI-Generated Images Of Female Classmates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/police-probe-spanish-teen-for-creating-nude-ai-generated-images-of-female-classmates/): The case emerged after 16 teenage girls from an educational institute in the Valencia region reported seeing AI-generated images of themselves circulating on social media
- [Monsoon Exposes Pakistan’s Infra, Nearly Half Of 266 Killed During Rains Are Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/monsoon-exposes-pakistans-infra-nearly-half-of-266-killed-during-rains-are-kids/): In 2022, monsoon floods submerged a third of the country and claimed 1,700 lives.
- [‘Caged, Sprayed With Vinegar’: Florida Family Of 4 Held For Abusing, Drugging 9 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/caged-sprayed-with-vinegar-florida-family-of-4-held-for-abusing-drugging-9-children/): Four adults, Brian, Jill, Dallin, and Liberty Griffeth, were arrested in Fort White, Florida, for allegedly abusing nine children.
- ['Confront Them…’: UK Woman's Tirade On Hindi-Speaking Staff At London Airport Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/confront-them-uk-womans-tirade-on-hindi-speaking-staff-at-london-airport-sparks-outrage/): Lucy White, a British woman, faced backlash online for criticizing Marks & Spencer staff at Heathrow for speaking Hindi. Netizens called her rant discriminatory and unnecessary.
- [Facing Pressure, Israel Opens Aid Routes In Gaza With Daily Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/facing-pressure-israel-opens-aid-routes-in-gaza-with-daily-ceasefire/): The Israeli military said the pause in fighting would take place from 10 am to 8 pm local time each day in three densely populated area; Gaza City, Deir al-Balah & Al-Muwasi.
- [Border Conflict: Thai, Cambodian PMs To Meet In Malaysia For Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/border-conflict-thai-cambodian-pms-to-meet-in-malaysia-for-peace-talks/): Thailand’s acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet will meet in Malaysia for peace talks on their border conflict, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- [American Airlines Flyers Evacuate Boeing Jet As Brake Fire Sparks Panic Before Takeoff | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/american-airlines-flyers-evacuate-boeing-jet-as-brake-fire-sparks-panic-before-takeoff-video/): Dramatic video footage shared on social media shows passengers frantically fleeing the aircraft, with one man seen clutching a child as he rushed down the slide
- [The Mom Who Fought a Cartel | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/the-mom-who-fought-a-cartel-true-crime-reports/): A mother’s determination to bring her daughter’s killers to justice.
- ['Half Day Sleeping, Other Half High': Mossad-Linked Account Targets Iran's Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/half-day-sleeping-other-half-high-mossad-linked-account-targets-irans-supreme-leader/): Over the past month, the account has made repeated posts about Khamenei’s health and criticised Iran’s leadership
- [‘Not eating for days’: Gaza’s worsening starvation crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/not-eating-for-days-gazas-worsening-starvation-crisis/): Aid groups fear the forced starvation of Palestinians under Israel’s brutal blockade is now reaching a tipping point.
- [Two friends, one war and the RSF’s reign of terror in Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/two-friends-one-war-and-the-rsfs-reign-of-terror-in-khartoum/): The story of two friends, taken in RSF dragnets, and what they saw inside the detention centres.
- [Islamic State-Backed Rebels Kill At Least 21 In Attack On Church In Eastern Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/islamic-state-backed-rebels-kill-at-least-21-in-attack-on-church-in-eastern-congo/): The attack took place around 1 am and was carried out by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant group with ties to the Islamic State
- [Trump’s ceasefire push fails to stop Thailand-Cambodia border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/trumps-ceasefire-push-fails-to-stop-thailand-cambodia-border-clashes/): Artillery fire erupts along disputed frontier as each side blames the other for the escalation amid US call for truce.
- [Russia Cancels Navy Parade, Cites ‘Security’ As It Downs Nearly 300 Ukrainian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/russia-cancels-navy-parade-cites-security-as-it-downs-nearly-300-ukrainian-drones/): Russia’s Defense Ministry reported downing 291 Ukrainian drones and striking drone production sites. The Navy Day parade was canceled for security reasons; Putin was absent.
- [Israeli aid airdrop injures Palestinians in north Gaza; Hamas condemns move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israeli-aid-airdrop-injures-palestinians-in-north-gaza-hamas-condemns-move/): At least 11 wounded when Israel drops aid pallets on tents for displaced people amid hunger crisis in Gaza.
- [Week in Pictures: From Gaza starvation deaths to Thailand-Cambodia clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/week-in-pictures-from-gaza-starvation-deaths-to-thailand-cambodia-clashes/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Israeli military begins daily ‘tactical pause’ in parts of starving Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israeli-military-begins-daily-tactical-pause-in-parts-of-starving-gaza/): Military suspends operations for ‘humanitarian purposes’ in al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah and Gaza City from 10am to 8pm.
- [Slain Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Widow Remarries In Turkey: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/slain-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwars-widow-remarries-in-turkey-report/): Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar, widow of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, allegedly remarried in Turkey after fleeing Gaza with forged documents, arranged by Hamas official Fathi Hammad.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,249](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1249/): Here are the key events on day 1,249 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/greece-battles-major-wildfires-amid-persistent-heatwave/): Greek crews fight wildfires in 45C heatwave as strong winds fan the flames and force evacuations.
- [Activist confronts Israeli Navy before soldiers raid Handala aid ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/activist-confronts-israeli-navy-before-soldiers-raid-handala-aid-ship/): Moments before Israeli soldiers raided the Handala aid ship, activist Huwaida Arraf urged them to stand down.
- [Chaotic scenes as desperately-hungry Palestinians scramble for aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/chaotic-scenes-as-desperately-hungry-palestinians-scramble-for-aid-in-gaza/): Malnourished Palestinians in Gaza have been scrambling to grab desperately-needed aid in the Israeli-besiege enclave.
- [At least six killed in crowd crush at Hindu temple in India’s Haridwar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/at-least-six-killed-in-crowd-crush-at-hindu-temple-in-indias-haridwar/): Overhead power line reportedly snaps and falls onto a part of the crowd, triggering panic among devotees.
- [Israeli Military Announces Daily 10-Hour Humanitarian Pauses In Dense Areas Of Gaza Strip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/israeli-military-announces-daily-10-hour-humanitarian-pauses-in-dense-areas-of-gaza-strip/): The IDF has announced a daily 10-hour ‘tactical pause of military activities’ in some areas of Gaza Strip for the delivery of humanitarian aid.
- [Dramatic Footage Shows Michigan Walmart Stabbing Suspect Being Confronted By Shoppers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/dramatic-footage-shows-michigan-walmart-stabbing-suspect-being-confronted-by-shoppers/): A man with long hair is holding a gun, pointing it at a suspect. Several other people are surrounding the suspect, trying to trap him.
- ['Walmart Shopper Stabbed In Eye’: Witnesses Recount Michigan Horror That Left 11 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/walmart-shopper-stabbed-in-eye-witnesses-recount-michigan-horror-that-left-11-injured/): According to witness accounts, the suspect reportedly stabbed multiple individuals, including one person in the eye.
- [Trump Mocks Obama With Infamous Simpson White Ford Bronco Chase Meme, Vance Drops An Emoji](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/trump-mocks-obama-with-infamous-simpson-white-ford-bronco-chase-meme-vance-drops-an-emoji/): Donald Trump shared another meme mocking Barack Obama, this time with OJ Simpson white Ford Bronco police chase.
- [Pakistan Shows Loyalty To US Amid FATF Concerns, Bestows Highest State Honour On CENTCOM Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/pakistan-shows-loyalty-to-us-amid-fatf-concerns-bestows-highest-state-honour-on-centcom-chief/): Pakistan has awarded US Central Command chief General Michael Kurilla with Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in an attempt to show loyalty to the United States amid FATF grey listing concerns.
- [Walmart Stabbing: Mass Stabbing At Michigan Walmart Leaves 11 Injured, Suspect In Custody | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/walmart-stabbing-mass-stabbing-at-michigan-walmart-leaves-11-injured-suspect-in-custody-news18/): At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday in what authorities believe was a random attack. Six victims remain in critical condition, and a suspect is currently in custody, officials confirmed.”This should never happen. Eleven victims is eleven too many—but thank God it wasn’t more,” said Grand Traverse County […]
- ['Illegal': Trump says Democrats Paid Celebrities For Endorsements, Seeks Kamala's Prosecution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/illegal-trump-says-democrats-paid-celebrities-for-endorsements-seeks-kamalas-prosecution/): Donald Trump accused the Democratic Party of paying millions of dollars to celebrities for endorsements during 2024 presidential election.
- [Australian MP Convicted Of Raping, Sexually Assaulting Two Men In 2-Year Gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/australian-mp-convicted-of-raping-sexually-assaulting-two-men-in-2-year-gap/): The prosecution noted that the testimonies of the two men, who were strangers to each other, were strikingly alike.
- [Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire: Trump Brokers Ceasefire Between The Two Nations Amid Intense Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-trump-brokers-ceasefire-between-the-two-nations-amid-intense-clashes/): US President Donald Trump claims credit for a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after intense border clashes. Both nations are set to engage in bilateral dialogue, with Thailand emphasizing the need for sincere intentions from Cambodia to ensure lasting peace. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Emergency Evacuation As American Airlines Flight's Landing Gear Catches Fire At Denver Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/emergency-evacuation-as-american-airlines-flights-landing-gear-catches-fire-at-denver-airport/): A Boeing 737 Max 8 on American Airlines flight caught fire during take-off at Denver International Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of 173 passengers and 6 crew members. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft is now under inspection. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [American Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire At Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/american-airlines-plane-tyre-catches-fire-at-denver-airport-passengers-evacuated-video/): A total of 173 passengers and six crew members were on board. One passenger sustained minor injury in the incident.
- [Thailand Says Open To 'Bilateral Dialogue' With Cambodia As Trump Mediates Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/thailand-says-open-to-bilateral-dialogue-with-cambodia-as-trump-mediates-ceasefire/): It came moments after US President Donald Trump said that the leaders of both countries have agreed to hold immediate talks to negotiate a ceasefire
- [De Ridder beats Whittaker in middleweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/de-ridder-beats-whittaker-in-middleweight-fight-at-ufc-abu-dhabi/): Reinier de Ridder survives a brutal knockdown to win by split decision against Robert Whittaker in the main event.
- [Indian-Origin Man Attacked With Machete In Australia, Hand Reattached After Surgery: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/indian-origin-man-attacked-with-machete-in-australia-hand-reattached-after-surgery-reports/): The man was identified as Saurabh Anand, who was brutally attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers outside a shopping centre in Melbourne.
- [At Least 11 Stabbed By 'Foreign Guy' At Michigan Walmart In US, Suspect Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/27/at-least-11-stabbed-by-foreign-guy-at-michigan-walmart-in-us-suspect-held/): A Facebook user has claimed that the suspect was a ‘foreign guy’, who ‘lost it on random people in the produce and grocery area’.
- [Nigeria beat Morocco to claim WAFCON title and complete Mission X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/nigeria-beat-morocco-to-claim-wafcon-title-and-complete-mission-x/): Nigeria claim their tenth WAFCON title, ‘Mission X’, as they come from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 in Rabat.
- [Israeli attacks, forced starvation kill more than 70 Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/israeli-attacks-forced-starvation-kill-more-than-70-palestinians-in-gaza/): In the face of global anger, Israel announces planned humanitarian pause in civilian centres to enable aid distribution.
- [US man convicted in Palestinian-American boy hate crime murder dies in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/us-man-convicted-in-palestinian-american-boy-hate-crime-murder-dies-in-jail/): The murder of Wadee Alfayoumi, and attack on his mother, stand as one of the worst US hate crimes since Gaza war began.
- [RSF paramilitary-led coalition forms parallel government in war-torn Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/rsf-paramilitary-led-coalition-forms-parallel-government-in-war-torn-sudan/): As violence and rights abuses rage on, the coalition pledges to pursue a ‘secular, democratic’ and decentralised Sudan.
- [Gyokeres joins Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/gyokeres-joins-arsenal-from-sporting-lisbon/): Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal sign Sweden international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.
- [‘Horrors upon horrors’: How US Congress responded to mass hunger in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/26/horrors-upon-horrors-how-us-congress-responded-to-mass-hunger-in-gaza/): Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory.
- [Video Shows Moment Gunmen Launch Attack On Court Building In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/video-shows-moment-gunmen-launch-attack-on-court-building-in-iran/): Unknown gunmen attacked a court building in Iran, killing six on Saturday. The attackers were linked to militant group Jaish al-Adl. Security forces swiftly regained control.
- [Taiwan’s Lai Calls off Key Trip After Trump ‘Blocks’ US Stopover Over China Trade Deal, Xi Meet | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/taiwans-lai-calls-off-key-trip-after-trump-blocks-us-stopover-over-china-trade-deal-xi-meet-4k/): The Taiwanese president scrapped a diplomatic trip to South America that included a planned stopover in the US, a close ally of Taipei, reported Bloomberg. Lai Ching-te had planned to stop in New York en route to Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize, all of which recognise Taiwan’s sovereignty.However, the trip has been postponed, if not cancelled, […]
- [US-European Union Trade Deal: Cars To Computer Chips, What Will Get Costly After 15% Tariff?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/us-european-union-trade-deal-cars-to-computer-chips-what-will-get-costly-after-15-tariff/): The tariffs, or import taxes, paid when Americans buy European products could raise prices for US consumers and dent profits for European companies who bring goods there
- [Colombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/colombia-ex-president-alvaro-uribe-found-guilty-in-landmark-bribery-trial/): The ruling, which Uribe’s legal team said he will appeal, is the latest in a long-running, hugely politicised case.
- [Poland – At a crossroads of ideologies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/poland-at-a-crossroads-of-ideologies/): Poland is increasingly seen as the gateway between eastern and western Europe.
- [How Many Lives Did Covid-19 Vaccines Save? New Global Study Reveals The Numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/how-many-lives-did-covid-19-vaccines-save-new-global-study-reveals-the-numbers/): According to the research, 82% of the lives saved involved individuals who had received the vaccine before being infected by the coronavirus
- [Indian-Origin Delta Pilot Arrested From Cockpit On Child Sex Abuse Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/indian-origin-delta-pilot-arrested-from-cockpit-on-child-sex-abuse-charges/): The arrest took place after the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department and agents with Homeland Security Investigations stormed the cockpit.
- [Inmates, pregnant woman among 22 killed in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/inmates-pregnant-woman-among-22-killed-in-russias-attacks-on-ukraine/): Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least one person in Russia’s southern Rostov region.
- [Deadly rain, landslides force mass evacuations in northern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/deadly-rain-landslides-force-mass-evacuations-in-northern-china/): At least 30 dead and tens of thousands evacuated as heavy rain and landslides hit northern China.
- [Hostilities Along Thailand-Cambodia Border Deepen Proxy War Between US And China | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/hostilities-along-thailand-cambodia-border-deepen-proxy-war-between-us-and-china-decode-4k/): The resurgence of hostilities along the Thailand-Cambodia border has drawn global attention. It is taking a massive humanitarian toll and adding to regional instability. But it also appears to be a deepening proxy war between the United States and China in Southeast Asia. While both Thailand and Cambodia have local disputes rooted in a tangled […]
- [Boeing 787 Dreamliner Declares Mayday, Returns To Washington's Dulles Airport After Engine Malfunction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/boeing-787-dreamliner-declares-mayday-returns-to-washingtons-dulles-airport-after-engine-malfunction/): According to radio transmissions, the pilots requested to maintain an altitude of 6,000 feet while fuel dumping was underway.
- [Despite Visa-Free Entry, Malaysia Denies 10 Indians Over Suspicious Travel Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/despite-visa-free-entry-malaysia-denies-10-indians-over-suspicious-travel-records/): The Indian travellers were among 99 foreign arrivals who were refused entry on Friday after failing to meet immigration requirements
- [Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/hundreds-pray-for-marine-safety-at-sacred-seaside-festival-near-tokyo/): Residents at Kurihama beach join a summer festival, praying for marine safety and celebrating community.
- [Ceasefire Breached In Hours? Thailand Vows ‘Appropriate Response’ To New ‘Cambodia Attacks’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/ceasefire-breached-in-hours-thailand-vows-appropriate-response-to-new-cambodia-attacks-4k/): A shaky ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday (July 29), as military commanders met despite Bangkok’s allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes.Following peace talks in Malaysia on Monday, both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight to end fighting over a smattering of ancient temples in […]
- [Why Zelenskyy tried to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anticorruption agencies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/why-zelenskyy-tried-to-curb-autonomy-of-ukraines-anticorruption-agencies/): The Ukrainian president’s move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn.
- [NISAR Satellite Will Monitor Earth Like Never Before, Says NASA As India Prepares For Lift-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/nisar-satellite-will-monitor-earth-like-never-before-says-nasa-as-india-prepares-for-lift-off/): Equipped with dual-frequency radar and the largest-ever antenna ever deployed in space, NISAR is the most expensive earth-observation satellite ever built, at $1.5 billion.
- [Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-denies-seeking-summit-with-xi-says-he-may-visit-china/): US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
- [US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/us-stopover-by-taiwans-president-cancelled-trump-mulls-china-trip-report/): US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan’s president, says considers China trip.
- [‘His Blood Not For Sale In...’: Tallal's Brother On Claims Of Nimisha Priya’s Pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/his-blood-not-for-sale-in-tallals-brother-on-claims-of-nimisha-priyas-pardon/): Abdul Fattah questioned the legitimacy of the claims made on behalf of the Grand Mufti
- [Maldives Bets On PM Modi's Visit, Katrina Kaif's Brand Face For Record Indian Tourist Influx](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/maldives-bets-on-pm-modis-visit-katrina-kaifs-brand-face-for-record-indian-tourist-influx/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maldives on historic two-day trip and met President Mohamed Muizzu.
- [On huge river island in India’s Assam, annual floods threaten tribal arts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/on-huge-river-island-in-indias-assam-annual-floods-threaten-tribal-arts/): Women making clay pots using their feet, men-only performances past midnight – some unique art forms being washed away.
- [Message in a bottle found in Ireland prompts theories about Taiwanese crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/message-in-a-bottle-found-in-ireland-prompts-theories-about-taiwanese-crew/): Alleged SOS message revives hopes for answers about the fate of crew that disappeared four years ago.
- [Lakers’ Luka Doncic shows offseason fitness gains in Men’s Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/lakers-luka-doncic-shows-offseason-fitness-gains-in-mens-health/): The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men’s Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
- [Officer Killed In Manhattan Shooting Was Bangladeshi Immigrant; Leaves Behind Pregnant Wife, Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/officer-killed-in-manhattan-shooting-was-bangladeshi-immigrant-leaves-behind-pregnant-wife-sons/): Off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant, was identified as one of the victims in the Manhattan office shooting.
- [How England’s Lionesses won the UEFA Euro 2025 title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/how-englands-lionesses-won-the-uefa-euro-2025-title/): Chaos followed England from the beginning of Euro 2025, but like true Lionesses, they roared back every single time.
- ['Within Less Than A Day...': Trump Brags About How He Settled Thailand-Cambodia Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/within-less-than-a-day-trump-brags-about-how-he-settled-thailand-cambodia-clash/): Trump said that his administration began a series of discussions with both Thailand and Cambodia, and “settled” the conflict “within less than a day”.
- [London Stabbing: Two Dead In Knife Attack Near Tower Bridge, Cops Rule Out Terror Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/london-stabbing-two-dead-in-knife-attack-near-tower-bridge-cops-rule-out-terror-link/): Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
- [World News Live Updates: Former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe convicted of bribery and witness tampering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/world-news-live-updates-former-colombian-president-alvaro-uribe-convicted-of-bribery-and-witness-tampering/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [North Korea says Trump must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/north-korea-says-trump-must-accept-its-status-as-a-nuclear-weapons-state/): North Korean leader’s powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a ‘mockery’.
- [How Employees At Midtown Manhattan Office Shielded Themselves During New York Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/how-employees-at-midtown-manhattan-office-shielded-themselves-during-new-york-shooting/): Employees barricaded themselves inside the Midtown Manhattan office by blocking passages and windows with sofas and furniture, while the shooter was active at the skyscraper.
- [Thai army accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/thai-army-accuses-cambodia-of-ceasefire-violations/): Thai troops have retaliated ‘appropriately’ and in ‘self-defence’, Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
- [Four killed in New York shooting, including police officer, suspect: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/four-killed-in-new-york-shooting-including-police-officer-suspect-report/): The attacker was armed with an AR-style rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
- [‘Reminded Me Of 9/11’: Eyewitness Recalls Horror Of New York City Shooting Scene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/reminded-me-of-9-11-eyewitness-recalls-horror-of-new-york-city-shooting-scene/): Four people were killed in a shooting near a corporate building in New York City on Monday evening. Eyewitness has shared a video from the shooting scene, showing horror unfolding.
- [Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya's Death Sentence Overturned, Says Grand Mufti Of India Musliyar's Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/indian-nurse-nimisha-priyas-death-sentence-overturned-says-grand-mufti-of-india-musliyars-office/): In a major development in the Nimisha Priya case, her death sentence has now been completely overturned, according to a statement from the office of “Grand Mufti of India” Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar. However, the office added that it has yet to receive official written communication from Yemeni authorities.The 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was scheduled […]
- [Beijing Floods Kill 30, Over 80,000 Evacuated As Northern China Battles Torrential Rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/beijing-floods-kill-30-over-80000-evacuated-as-northern-china-battles-torrential-rains/): The highest death toll has been reported in Beijing’s Miyun district, while the Huairou and Fangshan districts have also suffered extensive damage.
- [Twin Meteor Showers To Light Up Skies On July 29–30: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/twin-meteor-showers-to-light-up-skies-on-july-29-30-all-you-need-to-know/): The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will peak together, with astronomers predicting at least 25 meteors per hour.
- [Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israeli-settler-kills-west-bank-activist-who-worked-on-oscar-winning-film/): Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
- [As Trump’s August 1 deadline looms, tariffs are here to say, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/as-trumps-august-1-deadline-looms-tariffs-are-here-to-say-experts-say/): Trump’s protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
- [Who Is Shane Tamura? Gunman Behind Midtown Manhattan Shooting That Killed Four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/who-is-shane-tamura-gunman-behind-midtown-manhattan-shooting-that-killed-four/): Investigators are examining whether his failed aspirations to enter the NFL may have played a role in the attack
- [Trump Says 'Never Had Privilege' To Visit Epstein Island, Claims Power To Pardon Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-says-never-had-privilege-to-visit-epstein-island-claims-power-to-pardon-maxwell/): Trump is facing questions over his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019.
- [Heavy rains, flooding kill at least 30 in Beijing as downpour continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/heavy-rains-flooding-kill-at-least-30-in-beijing-as-downpour-continues/): Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.
- [5 Dead In Shooting Inside Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper, New York; Suspect Neutralised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/5-dead-in-shooting-inside-midtown-manhattan-skyscraper-new-york-suspect-neutralised/): At least five people, including a NYPD officer, were killed after a gunman opened fire inside a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. The gunman was later neutralised by the police.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,251](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1251/): Here are the key events on day 1,251 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Did the EU capitulate to Donald Trump’s tariff threats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/did-the-eu-capitulate-to-donald-trumps-tariff-threats/): Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.
- [ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/isil-claims-responsibility-for-deadly-church-attack-in-eastern-dr-congo/): A UN mission says 43 worshippers were killed in the attack at a night mass in a church.
- [Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire ends days of deadly border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-ends-days-of-deadly-border-clashes/): Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire after five days of deadly border clashes.
- [US memo allows federal employees to evangelise colleagues at work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/us-memo-allows-federal-employees-to-evangelise-colleagues-at-work/): Memo permits religious persuasion at work if non-harassing, likening it to encouraging other personal activities.
- [UN Secretary-General: ‘The destruction of Gaza is intolerable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/un-secretary-general-the-destruction-of-gaza-is-intolerable/): UN Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that an Israel-Palestinian two-state solution is “farther than ever”.
- [UN chief calls for ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/un-chief-calls-for-viable-two-state-solution-to-israel-palestine-conflict/): Antonio Guterres calls for ‘a decisive turning point’ at international conference boycotted by the US and Israel.
- [Aid arrives in Syria’s Suwayda as UN says humanitarian situation critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/aid-arrives-in-syrias-suwayda-as-un-says-humanitarian-situation-critical/): Syrian Red Crescent convoy enters Suwayda province, state media reports, as UN warns humanitarian access ‘constrained’.
- [Why Sudan’s RSF chose this parallel government ahead of peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/why-sudans-rsf-chose-this-parallel-government-ahead-of-peace-talks/): The RSF-backed parallel government could complicate peace talks and cement a de facto partition in Sudan, say analysts.
- [Gunfire at aid drop site as hungry Palestinians scramble for food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/gunfire-at-aid-drop-site-as-hungry-palestinians-scramble-for-food/): Starving Palestinians faced gunfire as they rushed to collect aid airdropped into Gaza’s Deir el-Balah.
- [Thai-Cambodia Ceasefire In Effect, Trump Credits His Trade Threat For "Settling It in 24 hours"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thai-cambodia-ceasefire-in-effect-trump-credits-his-trade-threat-for-settling-it-in-24-hours/): A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of July 29, halting five days of deadly fighting along the countries’ borderUS President Trump said he had spoken with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia after they declared a ceasefire that he claimed credit for securing n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/at-least-17-killed-after-gunmen-storm-small-town-bar-in-ecuador/): The South American nation has reeled under a substantial increase in violent crime over the last several years.
- [Trump Calls Sadiq Khan ‘Nasty’, Says He Failed As London Mayor, Leaving Starmer Stunned | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-calls-sadiq-khan-nasty-says-he-failed-as-london-mayor-leaving-starmer-stunned-watch/): The remarks were made during a press conference held alongside Prime Minister Starmer at Trump’s golf resort in Turnberry.
- [UN report reveals global hunger falls, but food insecurity rises in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/un-report-reveals-global-hunger-falls-but-food-insecurity-rises-in-africa/): Global hunger fell in 2024 for a third year, but conflict and climate shocks deepened crises in Africa and Middle East.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s effort to defund reproductive health organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/us-judge-blocks-trumps-effort-to-defund-reproductive-health-organisation/): Planned Parenthood says one million patients could lose coverage if it was cut off from Medicaid funds.
- [How does Israel get away with bombing its neighbours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/how-does-israel-get-away-with-bombing-its-neighbours/): Will Israel’s short-term military gains outweigh regional and international isolation?
- [Trump Hints Global Baseline Tariff Likely To Be 15% To 20%: 'I Want To Be Nice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-hints-global-baseline-tariff-likely-to-be-15-to-20-i-want-to-be-nice/): Trump’s remark comes days before the August 1 deadline that he has set for countries to finalise bilateral trade agreements with Washington
- [Israeli rights groups call the war on Gaza genocide for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/israeli-rights-groups-call-the-war-on-gaza-genocide-for-first-time/): Two Israeli human rights organisations have released reports that call Israel’s war on Gaza a genocide.
- [‘I’ll Never Be the Same’: FBI No. 2 Posts Cryptic Message After Fallout With Bondi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/ill-never-be-the-same-fbi-no-2-posts-cryptic-message-after-fallout-with-bondi/): Many are interpreting it as a veiled reference to the controversial Epstein Files.
- [‘I Love You, Mummy’: Daughter’s Plea As Kerala Nurse Nimisha Faces Gallows In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/i-love-you-mummy-daughters-plea-as-kerala-nurse-nimisha-faces-gallows-in-yemen/): Mishel, the 13-year-old daughter of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, has appealed for her mother’s release after her execution was postponed.
- [Multiple Injured In Shooting Involving Police At Casino In US’ Nevada, Suspect Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/multiple-injured-in-shooting-involving-police-at-casino-in-us-nevada-suspect-held/): Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve expressed sorrow for the victims.
- [Israeli human rights group: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/israeli-human-rights-group-israel-is-committing-genocide-in-gaza/): Israeli-Palestinian human rights group B’Tselem declares Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide in its latest report.
- [‘Would Have Been At War If…’: Trump Again Claims He Used Trade To Broker India-Pak Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/would-have-been-at-war-if-trump-again-claims-he-used-trade-to-broker-india-pak-ceasefire/): Trump claimed he prevented an India-Pakistan war by threatening to halt trade talks. India denies his role, stating the ceasefire resulted from direct talks.
- [Baby dies from malnutrition as Trump warns of ‘real starvation’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/baby-dies-from-malnutrition-as-trump-warns-of-real-starvation-in-gaza/): Infant is among at least 14 people who died from malnutrition in 24 hours across Gaza, hospital source tells Al Jazeera.
- [Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/kenyas-protests-are-not-a-symptom-of-failed-democracy-they-are-democracy/): The youth leading the protests must not repeat the mistakes of previous generations. They must demand real change.
- [Honesty On Display As 24,000 Japanese Drivers Pay Tolls Voluntarily Despite Toll System Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/honesty-on-display-as-24000-japanese-drivers-pay-tolls-voluntarily-despite-toll-system-crash/): After Japan’s toll system crashed in April, 24,000 drivers paid online despite free passage. The glitch affected 106 toll gates. NEXCO Central later waived tolls.
- [Trump ‘Not’ Convinced by Netanyahu's Denial of Gaza Starvation, Germany Warns Israel |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-not-convinced-by-netanyahus-denial-of-gaza-starvation-germany-warns-israel-4k/): US President Donald Trump said he doesn’t “particularly” agree with the Israel PM’s claim that there is no starvation in GazaTrump said that there were signs of “real starvation” in Gaza, ravaged by the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Hails 'Good Relationship' With China Amid Tariff Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-hails-good-relationship-with-china-amid-tariff-talks/): US President Trump stated that Washington has good relations with Beijing and hopes China will open its markets.
- [Trump gives Russia 10 or 12 days to end war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-gives-russia-10-or-12-days-to-end-war-on-ukraine/): US president says he is disappointed in Russia’s Putin as he shortens a 50-day deadline he set this month.
- [Trump: ‘Some of those kids, that’s real starvation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-some-of-those-kids-thats-real-starvation/): US President Donald Trump said images of hungry children in Gaza show “real starvation” that one can’t “fake”.
- [Indian-Origin Medical Worker In US Nabbed For Sexually Assaulting Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/indian-origin-medical-worker-in-us-nabbed-for-sexually-assaulting-children/): Jaydeep Patel, an Indian-origin health worker, was arrested in the US for sexually exploiting minors. Over 1,200 child porn files were found on his devices.
- [Huge Rock Falls Near East Devon Beach, Stranded Sunbathers Rescued | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/huge-rock-falls-near-east-devon-beach-stranded-sunbathers-rescued-watch/): Following the incident, Devon County Council has closed the affected section of the coastal path indefinitely.
- [Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire: Will it stop the deadly fighting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-to-ceasefire-will-it-stop-the-deadly-fighting/): Malaysian PM says rivals sides agree to an ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire after five days of deadly fighting.
- [Imran Khan Slams Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir: 'Sacrificing National Interest For...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/imran-khan-slams-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-sacrificing-national-interest-for/): Imran Khan has lashed out at Army chief Asim Munir, saying the general was disgracing the military and sacrificing national interest to maintain his hold on power.
- [US-China Trade Talks In Sweden May Yield 90-Day Tariff Truce Extension: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/us-china-trade-talks-in-sweden-may-yield-90-day-tariff-truce-extension-report/): Tensions in the US-China trade war has escalated sharply since Donald Trump began his second presidential term.
- [Sikh Regiment In British Army Soon? Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/sikh-regiment-in-british-army-soon-heres-what-we-know/): The UK denied plans for a Sikh regiment despite media reports. Lord Sahota raised the issue, and Lord Coaker expressed willingness to recognize Sikh contributions.
- [‘Wipe it out faster’: Trump again threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/wipe-it-out-faster-trump-again-threatens-iran-over-nuclear-enrichment/): US president has upped rhetoric as Iran maintains it will push forward with nuclear programme after US strikes.
- [Trump Calls Gaza Starvation "Terrible", Blames Hamas, Israel Announces Daily Humanitarian Pauses |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/trump-calls-gaza-starvation-terrible-blames-hamas-israel-announces-daily-humanitarian-pauses-4k/): US President Donald Trump said Israel “will have to make a decision” on Gaza as he described images of starving children as “terrible” during a visit to Scotland. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected starvation allegations and blamed Hamas. Meanwhile, the UN welcomed new aid corridors amid mounting global pressure.0:00 INTRO3:29 ‘NO MORE EXCUSES…’ BIBI […]
- ['Can't Fake That': Donald Trump Flags 'Real Starvation' In Gaza, Says US Will Send Food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/cant-fake-that-donald-trump-flags-real-starvation-in-gaza-says-us-will-send-food/): Donald Trump acknowledged that Gaza was facing “real starvation” as Israel’s devastating military offensive has triggered fears of a mass hunger crisis and famine.
- [Thailand, Cambodia Agree To ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ After US ‘Assistance’, China’s ‘Participation’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-cambodia-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-after-us-assistance-chinas-participation-4k/): Thailand and Cambodia will enter into an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight on July 28, announced the Malaysian PM, who hosted the truce talksThe development came after Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim offered to mediate in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, the deadliest in a decade n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘10 Or 12 Days’: Trump Issues New Deadline For Putin To Accept Ukraine Truce | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/10-or-12-days-trump-issues-new-deadline-for-putin-to-accept-ukraine-truce-watch/): US President Trump shortened the 50-day deadline for Russia to start a truce in Ukraine, expressing disappointment in Putin. The new deadline is “10 or 12 days.”
- [Israel Allows “120 Truckloads” of Aid Into Gaza On Day 1 Of “Tactical Pause”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/israel-allows-120-truckloads-of-aid-into-gaza-on-day-1-of-tactical-pause/): Over 120 truckloads of food aid were delivered to Gaza on the first day of “tactical pauses,” Israel announced. On July 27, Israel opened aid routes and called for increased distribution. Israel, Jordan, and the UAE also conducted parachute air drops. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher called the deliveries a “start” but a “drop in […]
- [Polish Jet Scramble, Russia Fires 300+ Drones on Ukraine, Putin Vows “New Level" of Naval Firepower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/polish-jet-scramble-russia-fires-300-drones-on-ukraine-putin-vows-new-level-of-naval-firepower/): Russian forces launched a combined missile and Shahed drone strike against Ukraine in the early hours of July 28, reports and officials said. At least four civilians were killed and 40 others, including children, injured over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 28.Russian forces launched 324 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones, four […]
- [The Nile cannot be governed by colonial-era treaties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/the-nile-cannot-be-governed-by-colonial-era-treaties/): The longest river in the world is a shared natural resource and should be used under a cooperative framework.
- [“Huge Deal…” US-EU Agree On 15% Tariffs, Avert Full-Blown Transatlantic Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/huge-deal-us-eu-agree-on-15-tariffs-avert-full-blown-transatlantic-trade-war/): US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen praised the trade deal as “a good deal, a huge deal,” agreeing to impose 15 percent tariffs on exports from the EU. “It’s going to bring us closer together,” Trump said during their meeting in Scotland. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Stock your cars full of food and drive through that border’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/stock-your-cars-full-of-food-and-drive-through-that-border/): “What’s unfair is what’s happening to these babies.”
- [Israel continues to kill Palestinians as aid trickles into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/israel-continues-to-kill-palestinians-as-aid-trickles-into-gaza/): Hours after declaring “humanitarian pauses,” Israeli forces killed 43 Palestinians 9 of them were waiting for aid.
- [‘Disappointed’ With Putin, Donald Trump Threatens To Reduce 50-Day Ukraine Truce Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/disappointed-with-putin-donald-trump-threatens-to-reduce-50-day-ukraine-truce-deadline/): Trump had earlier given Russia 50 days to end the fighting or face “very severe” economic sanctions. However, Russia has rebuffed US efforts for a ceasefire with Ukraine.
- [Mass Shooting In Bangkok: Video Shows Chaos At Market Amid Firing, Final Moments Of Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/mass-shooting-in-bangkok-video-shows-chaos-at-market-amid-firing-final-moments-of-suspect/): A gunman opened fire at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok, killing five people, including four security guards and a woman, before killing himself. Police are investigating the motive.
- [Pakistan Kills Taliban Militants One Year After Attack On Chinese Textile Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/pakistan-kills-taliban-militants-one-year-after-attack-on-chinese-textile-workers/): Two Chinese employees of a textile factory in Karachi were severely injured when a Pakistani security guard fired on them on November 5, 2024. The accused was part of TTP.
- [Thailand ‘Moved’ French Missile Launchers To Cambodia Border, Unleashed Poison War Before Truce?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-moved-french-missile-launchers-to-cambodia-border-unleashed-poison-war-before-truce4k/): Thailand and Cambodia will enter into an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight on Monday (July 28), Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.”Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight,” Anwar said after mediation talks […]
- [New York City Probes Legionnaires’ Cluster In Harlem After Five Residents Fall Ill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/new-york-city-probes-legionnaires-cluster-in-harlem-after-five-residents-fall-ill/): Since last weekend, at least five cases have been confirmed and sent for further testing.
- [How European leaders are reacting to EU-US trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/how-european-leaders-are-reacting-to-eu-us-trade-deal/): Most European nations welcome the deal, but some slam it as a capitulation before the EU’s largest trading partner.
- [Three suspected rebels killed in firefight in India-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/three-suspected-rebels-killed-in-firefight-in-india-administered-kashmir/): Indian media reports claim the men were linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, but there is no official confirmation.
- [EU and US announce deal: A breakdown of the trade agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/eu-and-us-announce-deal-a-breakdown-of-the-trade-agreement/): EU will pay 15% tariffs and buy hundreds of billions of dollars in energy products and military equipment from US.
- [Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Unconditional Ceasefire After Border Flare-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/thailand-cambodia-agree-to-unconditional-ceasefire-after-border-flare-up/): Thailand and Cambodia will start an unconditional ceasefire at midnight Monday, announced Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim after mediation talks, following deadly border clashes.
- [When justice fails: Genocide and colonialism in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/when-justice-fails-genocide-and-colonialism-in-palestine/): Rula Shadid, an expert on refugee law and co-director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (@rabetbypipd), jo
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Party Rocked By Extortion, Infiltration On Telegram | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/28/sheikh-hasinas-party-rocked-by-extortion-infiltration-on-telegram-exclusive/): News18 has learnt that to nip the problem in the bud, the Awami League leadership has been asked to quit being keyboard warriors and hit the streets or resign
- [Rs 47,000 Crore Gone! Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Loses 25% Wealth To Loan Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/rs-47000-crore-gone-mexican-billionaire-ricardo-salinas-loses-25-wealth-to-loan-scam/): Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas lost 25% of his $16 billion fortune in a global loan scam run by fraudsters posing as Astor heirs, triggering legal action and market shock
- [Tsunami waves hit US state of Hawaii after Russian quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-waves-hit-us-state-of-hawaii-after-russian-quake/): Governor Josh Green warns residents not to ‘put yourself in harm’s way’ and readies for possible rescue operations.
- [Laura Dahlmeier: Climbers attempt rescue of injured Olympian in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/laura-dahlmeier-climbers-attempt-rescue-of-injured-olympian-in-pakistan/): Rescuers are hoping to find the double Olympic gold medallist on the 6,096-metre Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains.
- [Eastern Europe must earn its security in a post-American NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/eastern-europe-must-earn-its-security-in-a-post-american-nato/): To survive shifting fault lines, CEE should rearm and show its worth as a partner.
- [Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/is-isil-a-growing-threat-in-the-dr-congo-and-east-africa/): Experts warn that ISIL-affiliated ADF fighters may be stepping up attacks to stay relevant, amid regional peace efforts.
- [FIFA 2026 World Cup draw set to be held in Las Vegas in December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/fifa-2026-world-cup-draw-set-to-be-held-in-las-vegas-in-december/): The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be staged in December with Las Vegas reported to be the host venue.
- [‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/they-chase-ambulances-russias-record-attacks-on-ukraines-healthcare/): Emergency healthcare workers in wartorn Ukraine say they have been targeted by drones.
- [Trump’s approval rating in US drops to lowest level of his second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trumps-approval-rating-in-us-drops-to-lowest-level-of-his-second-term/): Polls find that Americans have mixed feelings about Trump’s handling of the US economy and immigration.
- [Japan, Russia Tsunami: What Is Safe To Eat? Explained As Floodwater May Contaminate Food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/japan-russia-tsunami-what-is-safe-to-eat-explained-as-floodwater-may-contaminate-food/): Following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, tsunami waves also reached Japan’s Pacific coastline, prompting alerts throughout the region.
- [UN court denies Mladic, who led Bosnia’s Srebrenica massacre, early release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/un-court-denies-mladic-who-led-bosnias-srebrenica-massacre-early-release/): Ratko Mladic filed the request to be released on health grounds last month, saying he only had a few months to live.
- [Share of people worldwide ‘thriving’ hits new high, survey says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/share-of-people-worldwide-thriving-hits-new-high-survey-says/): More people globally report living closer to their ‘best possible life’, Gallup says.
- [Tsunami alert after massive earthquake east of Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-alert-after-massive-earthquake-east-of-russia/): Tsunami alerts have been issued from Japan to the US coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near Russia.
- [Turkiye’s glaciers fall victim to climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/turkiyes-glaciers-fall-victim-to-climate-change/): Glaciers in the Turkish southeast are melting rapidly, threatening water supplies and local tourism.
- [Streets Flooded As Tsunami Waves Hit Russia's Severo-Kurilsk After 8.8 Magnitude Quake | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/streets-flooded-as-tsunami-waves-hit-russias-severo-kurilsk-after-8-8-magnitude-quake-video/): The video showed tsunami waves crashing into the shore of Severo-Kurilsk in Russia, inundating streets and damaging coastal infrastructure, after the magnitude 8.8 earthquake.
- [Russia Earthquake: Where Is Kamchatka And Why Does The Earth Keep Cracking There?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russia-earthquake-where-is-kamchatka-and-why-does-the-earth-keep-cracking-there/): Russia Earthquake Tsunami Warning: Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for volcanoes, quakes, and tsunami threats
- [Russia’s Earthquake Epicentre Kamchatka Is In Pacific Ring Of Fire: Why That Makes It More Dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russias-earthquake-epicentre-kamchatka-is-in-pacific-ring-of-fire-why-that-makes-it-more-dangerous/): The Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity (earthquakes) around edges of Pacific Ocean. The quake was strongest to hit Kamchatka Peninsula since 1952
- [Fukushima Workers Evacuated After Russia Quake Sparks Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/fukushima-workers-evacuated-after-russia-quake-sparks-pacific-wide-tsunami-alerts/): The tsunami warnings extended across the Pacific Rim, including Japan, where coastal residents fled to higher ground in places like Hokkaido.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,252](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1252/): Here are the key events on day 1,252 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Tsunami In Russia, Japan: Is It OK To Travel By Ships & Boats? Are Rail, Air, Road Routes Safer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-in-russia-japan-is-it-ok-to-travel-by-ships-boats-are-rail-air-road-routes-safer/): A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Far East, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region, including Japan, Hawaii and parts of the US coast.
- [Massive Quake Triggers Alarms, Tsunami, Traffic Rush Across 4 Continents: Panic Caught On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/massive-quake-triggers-alarms-tsunami-traffic-rush-across-4-continents-panic-caught-on-camera/): Buildings shook and sirens wailed as a rare 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off a Russian peninsula, triggering a tsunami that sent four continents scrambling for higher ground
- [New Baba Vanga’s Prediction Comes True After 25 Days? Anxiety Hits Amid Japan, Russia Tsunami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/new-baba-vangas-prediction-comes-true-after-25-days-anxiety-hits-amid-japan-russia-tsunami/): A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, leading to Tsunami warnings in Japan.
- [India Moves Closer To UNSC Sanctions On TRF, Group Behind Pahalgam Attack, In Diplomatic Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/india-moves-closer-to-unsc-sanctions-on-trf-group-behind-pahalgam-attack-in-diplomatic-push/): The committee also referenced claims suggesting the attack could not have occurred without support from Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
- [Tsunami Alert After 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia: What To Watch For And How To Prepare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-alert-after-8-8-earthquake-off-russia-what-to-watch-for-and-how-to-prepare/): Tsunami alerts have been issued for parts of the Pacific region, including Japan, Hawaii, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and coastal California.
- [Washington, Hawaii Among US States Bracing For Tsunami Impact: Check Advisories & ETA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/washington-hawaii-among-us-states-bracing-for-tsunami-impact-check-advisories-eta/): Tsunami was triggered by a massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
- [What is Israel’s war taking from Gaza’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/what-is-israels-war-taking-from-gazas-children/): The war on Gaza is leaving behind a generation of orphans. Many children survive, but they will grow up without parents.
- [US Fed Likly To Hold Interest Rates Amid Political Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/us-fed-likly-to-hold-interest-rates-amid-political-pressure/): Despite intensifying pressure from the White House, the US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged
- [Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake | See Shocking Visuals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-hits-russia-japan-after-8-8-magnitude-earthquake-see-shocking-visuals/): Tsunami hits Russia and Japan after massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning.
- [Tsunami Waves Reach Japanese Coast After Massive 8.8 Earthquake Rocks Russia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-waves-reach-japanese-coast-after-massive-8-8-earthquake-rocks-russia-watch/): Japan’s meteorological agency warned against a powerful earthquake that hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a tsunami advisory for Japan.
- [4 Massive Whales Washed Up Along Japan Coast As Tsunami Hits Island Nation | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/4-massive-whales-washed-up-along-japan-coast-as-tsunami-hits-island-nation-video/): Tsunami struck Japan after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia on Wednesday morning.
- [Video: Gridlock In Hawaii As Locals Flee To Higher Ground Amid Tsunami Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/video-gridlock-in-hawaii-as-locals-flee-to-higher-ground-amid-tsunami-fears/): The earthquake, which struck the Kamchatka region in Russia, has raised serious concerns about potential tsunami waves traveling across the Pacific Ocean.
- [Top 10 Most Powerful Earthquakes Ever Recorded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/top-10-most-powerful-earthquakes-ever-recorded/): 2025 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake: A look at a few of the strongest earthquakes by magnitude.
- [‘Flagrant Violation’: Thailand Accuses Cambodia Of Breaking Newly Brokered Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/flagrant-violation-thailand-accuses-cambodia-of-breaking-newly-brokered-truce/): Thai foreign ministry says Cambodian troops launched overnight grenade and small arms assault just hours after ceasefire, showing ‘apparent lack of good faith’
- [Russia's Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Among 10 Largest Ever Recorded, Biggest Since 2012](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russias-magnitude-8-8-earthquake-among-10-largest-ever-recorded-biggest-since-2012/): A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunamis in coastal regions, marking it among the top 10 strongest quakes ever recorded.
- ['My First Official Tsunami Siren’: US Founder Shares Eerie Moment From Hawaii After Quake In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/my-first-official-tsunami-siren-us-founder-shares-eerie-moment-from-hawaii-after-quake-in-russia/): US and Japan have issued a stark warning urging residents to evacuate from coastal and riverside regions.
- [Japan And Us Issue Tsunami Warnings After Magnitude 8.8 Quake | Earthquake In Russia | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/japan-and-us-issue-tsunami-warnings-after-magnitude-8-8-quake-earthquake-in-russia-news18/): Japan and the US have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russia on Wednesday.Official evacuation orders have been issued to people on the Pacific coast of Japan and in Hawaii.The first tsunami waves, at 30cm high, arrived in the northern coast of Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture before 10.40 local time (02.40 BST), […]
- [At UN, India Seeks 'Purposeful Dialogue, Diplomacy' For Two-State Solution To End Israel-Palestine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/at-un-india-seeks-purposeful-dialogue-diplomacy-for-two-state-solution-to-end-israel-palestine-war/): Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said humanitarian assistance is vital in sustaining life and must remain outside the realm of politics or conflict
- [Tsunami Alerts Issued For These Countries After Major Earthquake Strikes Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-alerts-issued-for-these-countries-after-major-earthquake-strikes-russia/): A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami warnings, has raised concerns in other regions located near the Pacific.
- [‘Lack Of Talent’: Donald Trump Denies Role In Colbert’s Exit, Warns Fallon & Kimmel ‘Next Up’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/lack-of-talent-donald-trump-denies-role-in-colberts-exit-warns-fallon-kimmel-next-up/): Trump said Colbert’s firing was a result of poor ratings and financial losses, not political pressure, adding that Fallon & Kimmel, who trail in viewership, could soon face the axe
- [Australia Adds YouTube To Social Media Ban For Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/australia-adds-youtube-to-social-media-ban-for-children/): The decision came after Australia’s internet regulator had urged the govt to overturn a YouTube carve-out, citing a survey that found 37% of minors reported seeing harmful content.
- [Donald Trump Says Epstein 'Stole' Women Who Worked At Mar-a-Lago Spa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/donald-trump-says-epstein-stole-women-who-worked-at-mar-a-lago-spa/): Donald Trump claimed Jeffrey Epstein “stole” spa workers, including Virginia Giuffre, from Mar-a-Lago, leading to Epstein’s ban from the club.
- [World News Live Updates: Caribbean Court Overturns Colonial-Era Anti-Gay Law In St. Lucia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/world-news-live-updates-caribbean-court-overturns-colonial-era-anti-gay-law-in-st-lucia/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 30 CM Waves Hit Japan; US, Russia On Alert After Strong Kamchatka Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-warning-live-updates-30-cm-waves-hit-japan-us-russia-on-alert-after-strong-kamchatka-quake/): Tsunami Warning in Russia, Japan, US Live Updates: Earthquake measuring 8.7 magnitude jolted Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in Russia, Japan, and the US
- [Massive 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia’s Far East, Triggers Tsunami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/massive-8-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-russias-far-east-triggers-tsunami/): A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami up to 4 metres high and prompting widespread evacuations.
- [Screams, Windows Banging: Videos Show Horrific 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Creating Chaos In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/screams-windows-banging-videos-show-horrific-8-7-magnitude-earthquake-creating-chaos-in-russia/): A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia on Wednesday, causing chaos and panic in the residents. Horrific visuals surfaced on social media, showing scary scenes.
- [Tsunami alerts issued after magnitude earthquake 8.0 off Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-alerts-issued-after-magnitude-earthquake-8-0-off-russia/): Quake strikes 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia’s far, according to United States Geological Survey
- [New poll shows plunging US public support for Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/new-poll-shows-plunging-us-public-support-for-israels-war-on-gaza/): Only 32 percent of survey respondents said they approve of Israel’s conduct in Gaza, down 10 points from last year.
- [Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women staff from his Mar-a-Lago resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-says-epstein-stole-young-women-staff-from-his-mar-a-lago-resort/): Trump says he cut off his relationship with Epstein because the sex offender poached workers from his Florida resort.
- [Calls for US to sanction Israeli settlers after Palestinian activist killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/calls-for-us-to-sanction-israeli-settlers-after-palestinian-activist-killed/): Trump rolled back sanctions against Israeli settlers, including Yinon Levi, the alleged killer of Awdah Hathaleen.
- [Gaza’s starvation crisis: when will it end?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/gazas-starvation-crisis-when-will-it-end/): As more than 100 Palestinians starve to death in Gaza, many question the goals of the US- and Israel-backed GHF.
- [What is the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/what-is-the-conflict-between-thailand-and-cambodia/): Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire after border clashes, but deep tensions and politics threaten it.
- [Father, ex-husband, among 9 arrested in alleged honour killing in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/father-ex-husband-among-9-arrested-in-alleged-honour-killing-in-pakistan/): Sidra Bibi, 18, was reportedly killed on the orders of a local council of elders in eastern Pakistan’s Rawalpindi.
- [Israeli settler arrested in fatal shooting was ‘glad about it’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israeli-settler-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-was-glad-about-it/): The Israeli settler arrested in the fatal shooting of Palestinian activist Odeh Hadalin said he was “glad about it.”
- [Trump says Israel will ‘preside over’ US aid distribution in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-says-israel-will-preside-over-us-aid-distribution-in-gaza/): US president says Israel would do a ‘good job’ of aid delivery in Gaza despite the mounting death toll at GHF sites.
- [Israeli cruise ship protest sparks violent police clashes on Greek island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israeli-cruise-ship-protest-sparks-violent-police-clashes-on-greek-island/): Greek riot police clashed with demonstrators in Rhodes who were protesting the docking of an Israeli cruise ship.
- [IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/imf-nudges-up-2025-growth-forecast-but-says-tariff-risks-still-dog-outlook/): Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
- ["They Failed Us" Manhattan Shooter Shane Tamura Referred To Terry Long, Blamed NFL For CTE | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/they-failed-us-manhattan-shooter-shane-tamura-referred-to-terry-long-blamed-nfl-for-cte-4k/): The police said that a three-page note was found in the wallet of the gunman Shane Tamura, who opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan office tower, killing four people. The note referred to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a brain disease that has afflicted people who play contact sports. The disease can only be definitively […]
- [NFL headquarters was mass shooter’s target, NYC mayor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/nfl-headquarters-was-mass-shooters-target-nyc-mayor-says/): The headquarters of the National Football League was the intended target of a mass shooter, according to the NYC mayor.
- [Authorities say shooter in New York City blamed NFL for brain injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/authorities-say-shooter-in-new-york-city-blamed-nfl-for-brain-injuries/): The US football league has previously faced legal challenges over its failure to address players’ concussions.
- [UK to Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Ends Gaza War, Khamenei Flaunts “Power” of Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/uk-to-recognise-palestinian-state-unless-israel-ends-gaza-war-khamenei-flaunts-power-of-strikes/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a meeting with top advisers amid mounting international pressure to declare a ceasefire in GazaThe UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps” in Gaza, including agreeing to a ceasefire, PM Keir Starmer said 0:00 INTRO 3:20 ‘GAZA SLIPPING INTO FAMINE’…4:31 IRAN SAYS WESTERN […]
- ['Disarm, Leave Gaza To Achieve Palestinian Statehood': Qatar, Saudi, Egypt To Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/disarm-leave-gaza-to-achieve-palestinian-statehood-qatar-saudi-egypt-to-hamas/): Arab nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt urge Hamas to disarm and give up control of Gaza, backing a political solution.
- [China, US Extend Tariff Pauses After 'Constructive' Talks In Stockholm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/china-us-extend-tariff-pauses-after-constructive-talks-in-stockholm/): Li also said the two sides had “comprehensive and in-depth” discussions on microeconomic issues
- [US May Impose 20-25% Tariff On India, Donald Trump Says: 'Not Final But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/us-may-impose-20-25-tariff-on-india-donald-trump-says-not-final-but/): The US may impose a 20-25% tariff on India, as stated by Trump. Trade talks between the two countries are ongoing, following a Reuters report on US tariffs.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Asks US Congress For Immunity Before She Talks About Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/ghislaine-maxwell-asks-us-congress-for-immunity-before-she-talks-about-epstein/): Ghislaine Maxwell seeks immunity before testifying to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking.
- [Ivory Coast’s president says will seek fourth term in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/ivory-coasts-president-says-will-seek-fourth-term-in-office/): Alassane Ouattara, 83, announced the plan after changing the constitution to remove presidential term limits.
- [Starmer says UK will soon recognise Palestine unless Israel halts Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/starmer-says-uk-will-soon-recognise-palestine-unless-israel-halts-gaza-war/): PM says Israel must take major steps in coming weeks or the UK will make its move ahead of UNGA in September.
- [UK to recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/uk-to-recognise-palestine-unless-israel-agrees-to-ceasefire/): PM Keir Starmer said the UK will recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.
- [Procter and Gamble to raise prices to offset tariff costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/procter-and-gamble-to-raise-prices-to-offset-tariff-costs/): The world’s largest consumer goods maker said it will have to raise prices on a quarter of its products starting August.
- [Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-decries-genocide-in-gaza/): Right-wing congresswoman condemns the ‘starvation happening in Gaza’ as she criticises pro-Israel colleague Randy Fine.
- [Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern for $85bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/union-pacific-to-buy-norfolk-southern-for-85bn/): The deal, which would build first coast-to-coast freight rail, could take up to two years to complete amid scrutiny.
- [Trump administration moves to nix key finding on greenhouse gas emissions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/trump-administration-moves-to-nix-key-finding-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions/): EPA head Lee Zeldin has framed the rollback as necessary to axe regulations and ensure the US’s continued prosperity.
- [US Mothers Turning Surplus Breast Milk Into Side Income, Earning Up To Rs 87,000 Monthly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/us-mothers-turning-surplus-breast-milk-into-side-income-earning-up-to-rs-87000-monthly/): With rising US breastfeeding rates, mothers sell surplus breast milk online, earning up to $1,000 monthly.
- [Ali Shariati and the Iranian revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/ali-shariati-and-the-iranian-revolution/): The life of Ali Shariati, an Iranian revolutionary scholar, an inspiration behind the 1979 Islamic revolution.
- [Russia jails journalist for alleged Navalny links amid crackdown on dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/russia-jails-journalist-for-alleged-navalny-links-amid-crackdown-on-dissent/): Olga Komleva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her past volunteer work with Navalny’s banned party.
- [Israel kills mother as doctors try to save her newborn in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israel-kills-mother-as-doctors-try-to-save-her-newborn-in-gaza/): Doctors in Gaza tried to save a newborn baby rescued from her dead mother’s womb after an Israeli attack.
- [The UK is slipping into racist dystopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/the-uk-is-slipping-into-racist-dystopia/): And only mass solidarity mobilisation can stop it.
- [RSF attacks compound humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s strategic city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/rsf-attacks-compound-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudans-strategic-city/): RSF attacks in North Kordofan are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis on the provincial capital of el-Obeid.
- [Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/who-was-awdah-hathaleen-palestinian-activist-killed-by-an-israeli-settler/): The family man, activist, and football fiend also helped make an Oscar-winning documentary.
- [‘Will Give Response At Right Time’: Pakistan On Lok Sabha Op Sindoor Debate | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/will-give-response-at-right-time-pakistan-on-lok-sabha-op-sindoor-debate-exclusive/): Pakistan is monitoring India’s Lok Sabha debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. PM Modi criticised Pakistan and Congress.
- [‘I'm Sorry, Study My...’: Manhattan Shooter Blames Brain Injury In Suicide Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/im-sorry-study-my-manhattan-shooter-blames-brain-injury-in-suicide-note/): Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old with mental illness, killed four people in a Midtown Manhattan office building, blaming the NFL for his brain disease.
- [Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway Were 15 Minutes Away From Manhattan Tower Where Gunman Killed 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/meryl-streep-anne-hathaway-were-15-minutes-away-from-manhattan-tower-where-gunman-killed-4/): Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway were filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 near a deadly mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan. Gunman Shane Tamura killed four before dying by suicide.
- [Settler sanctions are theatre. Hathaleen’s murder exposes the cover-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/settler-sanctions-are-theatre-hathaleens-murder-exposes-the-cover-up/): Token measures mask Western complicity and protect Israel from real accountability.
- [Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/four-killed-hundreds-arrested-in-angola-protests-against-fuel-price-hike/): Police say four people were killed and 500 others arrested at protests in the capital, Luanda.
- [Justice Department Seeks Disciplinary Action Against DC Judge Over Trump Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/justice-department-seeks-disciplinary-action-against-dc-judge-over-trump-remarks/): The complaint was submitted under the name of Chad Mizelle, Bondi’s chief of staff.
- ["Giving Hamas Signals…" Trump Blames Iran for Stalled Gaza Talks, Houthis Parade Eternity C Crew |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/giving-hamas-signals-trump-blames-iran-for-stalled-gaza-talks-houthis-parade-eternity-c-crew-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Work On America, Gramps’: Putin’s Ally To Senator Graham On Trump's Ukraine Truce Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/work-on-america-gramps-putins-ally-to-senator-graham-on-trumps-ukraine-truce-deadline/): The fiery digital exchange came just hours after President Trump publicly reiterated his push for a ceasefire agreement.
- [Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/video-funerals-held-for-victims-of-drc-catholic-church-attack/): Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.
- [Are influencers a trustworthy source of news?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/are-influencers-a-trustworthy-source-of-news/): Today on The Stream: Are influencers a trustworthy alternative to traditional journalists?
- [Israeli TV personality jokes ‘obese’ mother ate starving Gaza baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israeli-tv-personality-jokes-obese-mother-ate-starving-gaza-baby/): Israeli TV personalities are mocking children dying of starvation in Gaza, with one even joking a mother ate her baby.
- [Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 60,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/death-toll-in-israels-war-on-gaza-surpasses-60000/): The grim milestone reaches as Israel continues to target aid seekers amid famine conditions in Gaza.
- ["Three Times More Powerful Than..." Turkey Unveils Gazap "Wrath" Non-Nuclear Aircraft Bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/three-times-more-powerful-than-turkey-unveils-gazap-wrath-non-nuclear-aircraft-bomb/): Turkey has revealed its most powerful non-nuclear aircraft bomb to date at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. The Gazap bomb, whose name translates to Wrath in Turkish, represents one of the most significant leaps in Ankara’s weapons technology. Turkey’s National Defence Ministry’s research and development (R&D) centre spearheaded the Gazap […]
- [Chinese Whispers: Is Taiwan Trump's New Bargaining Chip With Beijing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/chinese-whispers-is-taiwan-trumps-new-bargaining-chip-with-beijing/): Donald Trump prioritises America First, and Taiwan’s independence is no longer a priority
- [PM Modi Recalls Phone Call With JD Vance Before India's Massive Response: 'Goli Ka Jawab Gole'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/pm-modi-recalls-phone-call-with-jd-vance-before-indias-massive-response-goli-ka-jawab-gole/): Post Content
- [Harvard Eyes $500 Million Deal With White House Over Antisemitism, Funding Clash: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/harvard-eyes-500-million-deal-with-white-house-over-antisemitism-funding-clash-report/): The recent settlement reached between Columbia University and the Trump administration appears to have set a precedent for other universities.
- [Turkey Unveils 970-Kg Powerful Non-Nuclear Bomb Gazap, Signals Military Leap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/turkey-unveils-970-kg-powerful-non-nuclear-bomb-gazap-signals-military-leap/): Turkey unveiled advanced bombs Gazap and Hayalet at the Defence Industry Fair, enhancing its military capabilities with a powerful non-nuclear bomb and a bunker-buster.
- [Agadez: The ancient Sahelian city forced to change amid trying times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/agadez-the-ancient-sahelian-city-forced-to-change-amid-trying-times/): A once thriving Saharan tourist city with a rich but fading heritage faces harsh realities two years since Niger’s coup.
- [NYC shooting: What we know about the victims, suspect Shane Tamura](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/nyc-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims-suspect-shane-tamura/): At least four killed, including an NYPD officer, and another critically wounded in the latest mass shooting in the US.
- [Israeli settler kills West Bank activist involved in Oscar-winning film](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/israeli-settler-kills-west-bank-activist-involved-in-oscar-winning-film/): Odeh Hadalin, an activist, footballer and participant in Oscar-winning film No Other Land has been shot and killed.
- [A day in the life of a Palestinian family seeking food in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-palestinian-family-seeking-food-in-gaza/): This is a day in the life of a Palestinian family in Gaza, living through Israel’s policy of starvation.
- [India claims to have killed all suspects of Kashmir’s Pahalgam attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/india-claims-to-have-killed-all-suspects-of-kashmirs-pahalgam-attack/): Three armed men killed on Monday were involved in deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian minister says.
- [Now that countries have capitulated on tariffs, Trump will be back for more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/29/now-that-countries-have-capitulated-on-tariffs-trump-will-be-back-for-more/): Governments should stop handing Trump unnecessary victories and stand up to him. This is the only way to defeat him.
- [First Australian-Made Rocket Crashes 14 Seconds After Launch Of Flight | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/first-australian-made-rocket-crashes-14-seconds-after-launch-of-flight-video/): Australia’s first locally made orbital rocket, Eris, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, crashed 14 seconds after liftoff during a test flight in Queensland.
- [Singapore President To Host 7 Indian Migrant Workers Who Rescued Woman From Sinkhole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/singapore-president-to-host-7-indian-migrant-workers-who-rescued-woman-from-sinkhole/): The President’s Office has extended an invitation to these Indian workers, alongside other guests, to attend the Istana Open House on Sunday, August 3.
- [World News Live Updates: UN Expert Condemns US Sanctions Rollback On Myanmar Regime Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/world-news-live-updates-un-expert-condemns-us-sanctions-rollback-on-myanmar-regime-allies/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing 50% Tariff On Brazil, Cites Threat To National Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-signs-executive-order-imposing-50-tariff-on-brazil-cites-threat-to-national-security/): US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil.
- [US President Donald Trump Announces Trade Deal With Pakistan | India Pakistan War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-president-donald-trump-announces-trade-deal-with-pakistan-india-pakistan-war-news18/): In a surprising move, President Trump announced a trade deal with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves, potentially allowing Pakistan to sell oil to India. This comes after imposing tariffs on India, highlighting U.S. frustration over stalled trade negotiations and India’s refusal to open its agricultural market. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['He Was Supposed To Be My Hero': US Man Poisons Wife To Hide Affairs, Uses Daughter For Coverup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/he-was-supposed-to-be-my-hero-us-man-poisons-wife-to-hide-affairs-uses-daughter-for-coverup/): A Colorado dentist was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife by poisoning her with cyanide-laced protein shakes in 2023.
- [Trump Targets India Over Tariffs and BRICS Membership Amid Trade Negotiations | Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-targets-india-over-tariffs-and-brics-membership-amid-trade-negotiations-trump-tariffs/): U.S. President Trump hints at a potential trade deal with India by week’s end, criticizing India’s high tariffs and BRICS membership. India emphasizes protecting its farmers and prioritizing a fair trade agreement amid ongoing negotiations and tensions. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US says sanctions hit Iran ‘shipping empire’ linked to top Tehran official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-says-sanctions-hit-iran-shipping-empire-linked-to-top-tehran-official/): Sanctions said to target shipping controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader.
- [Trump Says Epstein "Stole" Women From Mar a Lago Spa, Pushes For Release Of Maxwell's Testimony | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-says-epstein-stole-women-from-mar-a-lago-spa-pushes-for-release-of-maxwells-testimony-4k/): The Trump administration has urged two judges to release testimony to a grand jury that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges. Federal prosecutors said unsealing the materials would be appropriate given the “abundant public interest” in the case of Epstein and Maxwell. Trump had promised to make public Epstein-related files if […]
- [Canada Says 'Will Recognise Palestinian State' In September Amid Growing Gaza Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/canada-says-will-recognise-palestinian-state-in-september-amid-growing-gaza-crisis/): Canada will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes despite sharp opposition from Israel and the US.
- ['Maybe They'll Sell Oil To India': Trump Announces Trade Deal, Oil Partnership With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/maybe-theyll-sell-oil-to-india-trump-announces-trade-deal-oil-partnership-with-pakistan/): In a post on his Truth Social, Trump revealed that Washington and Islamabad are in the early stages of selecting an energy company to spearhead the initiative.
- [Trump Announces Trade Deal With South Korea At 15% Tariff Rate Ahead Of August 1 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-announces-trade-deal-with-south-korea-at-15-tariff-rate-ahead-of-august-1-deadline/): The United States has agreed a trade deal with South Korea that will subject South Korean imports to a 15% tariff rate, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,253](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1253/): Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-announces-trade-deal-with-south-korea-setting-tariff-at-15-percent/): South Korean leader says agreement eliminates ‘uncertainties’ in trade environment.
- [Brown University strikes $50m deal to end Trump administration pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/brown-university-strikes-50m-deal-to-end-trump-administration-pressure/): Trump has withheld hundreds of millions in federal funds from top universities in effort to reshape US higher education.
- [In China’s shadow, Taiwan is building a drone army to repel an invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/in-chinas-shadow-taiwan-is-building-a-drone-army-to-repel-an-invasion/): Taipei sees homegrown drones as key to its defence, but analysts say its plans do not go far enough.
- [More than 70 aid seekers killed as starvation worsens in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/more-than-70-aid-seekers-killed-as-starvation-worsens-in-gaza/): The UN has warned aid entering the Strip remains far below what is required.
- [Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/canada-will-recognise-palestinian-state-at-un-general-assembly-carney/): The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.
- [At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/at-least-22-killed-at-angola-fuel-price-hike-protests-authorities-say/): More than 1,200 people have been arrested since rallies began earlier this week, a government statement said.
- [UK court: Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/uk-court-palestine-action-may-challenge-antiterrorism-ban/): Palestine Action has won its bid to challenge a government decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws.
- [German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies mountaineering in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/german-biathlete-laura-dahlmeier-dies-mountaineering-in-pakistan/): German biathlete and Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was killed by falling rocks while scaling Laila Peak in Pakistan.
- [Trump’s tariffs forge ‘feeling of big betrayal’ in Canada’s manufacturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trumps-tariffs-forge-feeling-of-big-betrayal-in-canadas-manufacturing/): The White House’s August 1 deadline has ‘set off some panic’ among both workers and employers, experts say.
- [Why a so-called ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has sparked national outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/why-a-so-called-honor-killing-in-pakistan-has-sparked-national-outrage/): A couple was killed in Balochistan over accusations of having an affair. A viral video forced Pakistan to respond.
- [Trump Keeps Door Open For Negotiations On India Tariffs: ‘We Will See…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trump-keeps-door-open-for-negotiations-on-india-tariffs-we-will-see/): The Indian government said it is studying the implications of Trump’s announcement to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, along with a penalty from August 1
- [Leader of Israeli Knesset taunts UK, France over Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/leader-of-israeli-knesset-taunts-uk-france-over-palestinian-state/): The speaker of Israel’s Knesset said London or Paris should be the site of a Palestinian state.
- [UN expert condemns US rollback of sanctions on Myanmar regime allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/un-expert-condemns-us-rollback-of-sanctions-on-myanmar-regime-allies/): The decision came after the country’s military chief sent a letter to Trump praising his ‘strong leadership’.
- [US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged despite pressure from White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/us-federal-reserve-leaves-rates-unchanged-despite-pressure-from-white-house/): The decision also drew dissent from two of the central bank’s governors, both Trump appointees.
- [US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court judge overseeing case against Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/us-sanctions-brazils-supreme-court-judge-overseeing-case-against-bolsonaro/): US freezes Judge Moraes’s assets, citing role in arbitrary detentions, censorship, and Bolsonaro-related prosecutions.
- [Belgium refers war crimes complaint against Israeli soldiers to ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/belgium-refers-war-crimes-complaint-against-israeli-soldiers-to-icc/): The Hind Rajab Foundation criticises Belgian authorities for not taking stronger action as diplomatic row worsens.
- [Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/hezbollah-rejects-calls-to-disarm-says-demands-serve-israel/): Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will ‘not submit to Israel’ and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows.
- [US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/us-q2-gdp-growth-masks-broader-economic-downturn/): Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.
- [US Democrats use obscure law to pressure Trump on Epstein case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/us-democrats-use-obscure-law-to-pressure-trump-on-epstein-case/): Rarely used ‘rule of five’ used in latest effort by Democrats to spotlight Trump-era Epstein controversies.
- [World Athletics gene test introduced for female category](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/world-athletics-gene-test-introduced-for-female-category/): World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.
- [Laura Dahlmeier: German biathlete dies in a climbing accident in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/laura-dahlmeier-german-biathlete-dies-in-a-climbing-accident-in-pakistan/): Rescuers had hoped to find double Olympic gold medallist on 6,096m (20,000-foot) Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains.
- [Le Court secures historic Africa win at women’s Tour de France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/le-court-secures-historic-africa-win-at-womens-tour-de-france/): Mauritian rider Kim Le Court has made history for Africa by winning a stage at the women’s Tour de France.
- [Three Killed After Private Plane Crashes Off Monterey Bay In California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/three-killed-after-private-plane-crashes-off-monterey-bay-in-california/): The crash site was approximately 300 yards (about 275 metres) off the coast of Point Pinos in Monterey County.
- [Sen Bernie Sanders Slams Medicaid Cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/sen-bernie-sanders-slams-medicaid-cuts-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-us-news-n18g/): U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan, and others hold a news conference on the impact of Medicaid cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on America’s seniors n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Red Alert in Chile, Colombia As Tsunami Prompts Pacific Evacuations, Hits US | Russian Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/red-alert-in-chile-colombia-as-tsunami-prompts-pacific-evacuations-hits-us-russian-earthquake/): A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Japan, the US, Mexico, Colombia, and more. Northern California remains under tsunami warning, while Southern California and Alaska were cleared. French Polynesia, Ecuador, and Peru took precautions, with Peru closing 65 ports. Mexico’s alert was preventive, with […]
- [How Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Impact Indian Exports: A Visual Breakdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/how-trumps-tariff-plan-could-impact-indian-exports-a-visual-breakdown/): The government is studying the impact of US President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on Indian goods starting August 1. Despite being called a “friend,” India faces tariffs.
- [Woman, Five Children Killed In Fatal In Car Crash In UK's Northamptonshire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/woman-five-children-killed-in-fatal-in-car-crash-in-uks-northamptonshire/): Northamptonshire Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the crash.
- ['Baseless, Provocative': Pakistan Rejects India's Operation Sindoor 'Claims' In Lok Sabha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/baseless-provocative-pakistan-rejects-indias-operation-sindoor-claims-in-lok-sabha/): Pakistan’s foreign office said India attacked Pakistan without any “verifiable” evidence or “credible” investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack
- [‘Feeling Was Mutual, Donnie’: Nicola Sturgeon Hits Back At Donald Trump’s Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/feeling-was-mutual-donnie-nicola-sturgeon-hits-back-at-donald-trumps-remarks/): The former US President made the remarks while praising Scotland’s current First Minister.
- [Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Rs 1,162 Crore Montecito Mansion Marked In Tsunami Warning Zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/prince-harry-meghan-markles-rs-1162-crore-montecito-mansion-marked-in-tsunami-warning-zone/): Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito mansion is in a tsunami advisory zone after an 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, affecting California’s coast.
- [Fans and family say goodbye to metal star Ozzy Osbourne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/fans-and-family-say-goodbye-to-metal-star-ozzy-osbourne/): Thousands of Black Sabbath fans gathered as a funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne made its way through Birmingham, UK.
- [Japan, Hawaii spared as tsunami warnings from 8.8 magnitude quake fade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/japan-hawaii-spared-as-tsunami-warnings-from-8-8-magnitude-quake-fade/): Japan and Hawaii were spared from a feared tsunami after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia.
- [UK court rules Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterrorism’ ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/uk-court-rules-palestine-action-may-challenge-antiterrorism-ban/): The pro-Palestinian group requests a full legal challenge to its ban in London’s High Court.
- [UK flights briefly disrupted after air traffic control ‘technical issue’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/uk-flights-briefly-disrupted-after-air-traffic-control-technical-issue/): Flights across the country were halted before air traffic control said teams were gradually resuming operations.
- [England vs India: Fifth Test – teams, start, Gambhir, groundsman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/england-vs-india-fifth-test-teams-start-gambhir-groundsman/): India seek to save the five-Test series with England leading 2-1 going into the final match at the Oval in London.
- [The War on Truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/the-war-on-truth/): This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact.
- [Russia's Highest Active Volcano Erupts After Massive 8.8 Earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russias-highest-active-volcano-erupts-after-massive-8-8-earthquake/): The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the highest active volcano in both Europe and Asia at around 4,700 metres, began erupting with visible lava flows and explosions
- [UK Airspace Shut: Several Flights Affected After Technical Glitch At Air Traffic Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/uk-airspace-shut-several-flights-affected-after-technical-glitch-at-air-traffic-control/): Operations in multiple airports, including Birmingham and Edinburgh, were also affected because of a technical glitch in the UK’s National Air Traffic Services.
- [Russia Slams Trump's Threat of New Iran Strikes, Khamenei Accuses IAEA of Spying For Mossad-CIA | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russia-slams-trumps-threat-of-new-iran-strikes-khamenei-accuses-iaea-of-spying-for-mossad-cia-4k/): Iran’s Supreme Leader-affiliated daily accused the IAEA of serving Mossad and the CIA, echoing parliament’s suspension of cooperation with the agency. A top Iranian commander was allegedly killed in a direct Israeli chase, not an airstrike, exposing major security lapses. Russia warned further strikes on Iran risk catastrophe and demanded guarantees. Iran’s Speaker Ghalibaf condemned […]
- [Gaza Hunger Crisis Splits Trump’s 'MAGA' Base as Republican Support for Israel Rapidly Declines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/gaza-hunger-crisis-splits-trumps-maga-base-as-republican-support-for-israel-rapidly-declines/): Unwavering support for Israel has long defined Republican politics, but US President Trump’s populist base is now increasingly questioning that stance Talk of the “special relationship” with Israel is resonating less among his “MAGA” supporters, AFP reported 0:00 INTRO 4:06 REPUBLICAN BACKING FOR ISRAEL FALLS, YOUTH DRIVING SHIFT n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Man Utd’s Shaw backs Amorim’s challenge of ‘toxic’ dressing room](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/man-utds-shaw-backs-amorims-challenge-of-toxic-dressing-room/): Luke Shaw says the atmosphere in the Manchester United dressing room has been ‘quite toxic’.
- [Who gets to have nukes? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/who-gets-to-have-nukes-start-here/): Who gets to have nuclear weapons and why?
- [Questions mount over UK’s ‘Palestinian statehood’ announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/questions-mount-over-uks-palestinian-statehood-announcement/): The UK’s threat to recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza has drawn criticism.
- [Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/border-clash-between-ugandan-south-sudanese-troops-kills-at-least-four/): It is not clear what triggered the fighting although sections of the border have long been contested.
- [‘Exorbitant privilege’: Can the US dollar maintain its global dominance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/exorbitant-privilege-can-the-us-dollar-maintain-its-global-dominance/): Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar’s reserve currency status is unlikely to be replaced for decades.
- [Trump hits India with 25% tariff, extra ‘penalty’ for Russian oil purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trump-hits-india-with-25-tariff-extra-penalty-for-russian-oil-purchases/): The US president said while India ‘is our friend’, it imposes stiff tariffs on US goods and buys too much Russian oil.
- [No Deal On China Tariff Truce Extension Till Trump Agrees, US Canned Military Talks With Taiwan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/no-deal-on-china-tariff-truce-extension-till-trump-agrees-us-canned-military-talks-with-taiwan-4k/): After two days of “constructive” talks in Stockholm, US and Chinese officials on July 29 agreed to work toward extending their 90-day tariff truce The talks were aimed at defusing an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies that threatens global growth n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China Praises US's ‘Good Faith’ For Trade Truce Extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/china-praises-uss-good-faith-for-trade-truce-extension/): The talks, which concluded on July 29, are seen as pivotal, especially with the current tariff truce due to expire.
- [From Medicines To Gems: How Trump's India Tariff Will Impact Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/from-medicines-to-gems-how-trumps-india-tariff-will-impact-americans/): New tariffs could disrupt US access to cheap generic drugs and critical auto parts from India as well.
- [Trump’s Former Lawyer Emil Bove Confirmed As US Appeals Court Judge Despite Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trumps-former-lawyer-emil-bove-confirmed-as-us-appeals-court-judge-despite-opposition/): The Republican-led Senate voted 50–49 in favour of Bove. All Democrats voted against his confirmation.
- [Video: Israel has now killed 60,000 Palestinians in its Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/video-israel-has-now-killed-60000-palestinians-in-its-gaza-genocide/): As the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza passes 60,000, Palestinians are appealing for an end to Israel’s genocide.
- [How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/how-significant-is-uks-move-to-recognise-palestinian-state-and-why-now/): PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.
- [The EU and US agree to a trade deal, but who won the negotiations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/the-eu-and-us-agree-to-a-trade-deal-but-who-won-the-negotiations/): A trade deal is done, but who won? The European Union or the United States?
- [‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/dramatic-setback-will-perus-new-amnesty-law-put-justice-out-of-reach/): Survivors of Peru’s internal armed conflict fear a new amnesty law will shield military and police from accountability.
- [Barbie Designers Mario Paglino, Gianni Grossi Killed In Tragic Road Accident In Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/barbie-designers-mario-paglino-gianni-grossi-killed-in-tragic-road-accident-in-italy/): The couple were travelling with their close friend, Amodio Giurn, and his wife, Silvia Moramacro.
- [Microsoft Study Flags 40 Jobs That AI Could Replace: Is Yours On The List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/microsoft-study-flags-40-jobs-that-ai-could-replace-is-yours-on-the-list/): The findings are particularly alarming for many, given that AI has already taken on substantial workloads in certain sectors.
- [Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Breach Amid Border Clashes; US Criticizes ‘Needless’ War | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/thailand-accuses-cambodia-of-ceasefire-breach-amid-border-clashes-us-criticizes-needless-war-4k/): Thailand has accused Cambodia of “flagrant violation” of truce deal for the second day in a row on July 30. Thailand said its troops in Sisaket province “came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces.” The offensive lasted until the morning of July 30, as per Thailand’s foreign ministry. […]
- [ISRO-NASA's Earth-Observing Satellite 'NISAR' Lifts Off From Sriharikota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/isro-nasas-earth-observing-satellite-nisar-lifts-off-from-sriharikota/): The Earth observation satellite was launched aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from the second launch pad at 5:40 pm IST
- [Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On India From August 1: 'Our Friend But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-india-from-august-1-our-friend-but/): Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports starting August 1, citing India’s high tariffs, non-monetary trade barriers and ties with Russia.
- [Trump Slams “Cold Hearted” Israel for “Starving” Gaza Kids, Bibi Warns Of “Jihadist Threat" To UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trump-slams-cold-hearted-israel-for-starving-gaza-kids-bibi-warns-of-jihadist-threat-to-uk/): The US president, for the second day in a row, has remarked on the images of starving people and kids in Gaza. Donald Trump said that everyone who saw the images of starving kids in Gaza would declare it terrible “unless they’re pretty cold-hearted or, worse than that, nuts.”Earlier on July 28, Trump acknowledged that […]
- [India join World Cup qualifiers Iran and Uzbekistan in CAFA Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/india-join-world-cup-qualifiers-iran-and-uzbekistan-in-cafa-cup/): India have been invited to join next month’s Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
- [Gaza mothers forced to give babies water as milk and formula run out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/gaza-mothers-forced-to-give-babies-water-as-milk-and-formula-run-out/): Mothers across Gaza are forced to give their babies water to keep them alive, as milk and formula have become nearly imp
- [Double Emergency Declared As Shanghai Faces Tropical Storm Co-May, Braces For Tsunami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/double-emergency-declared-as-shanghai-faces-tropical-storm-co-may-braces-for-tsunami/): Shanghai On Alert: Shanghai faced dual threats as Tropical Storm Co-May hit and tsunami warnings followed an 8.8 quake off Russia’s far east.
- [‘The Worst May Be Over’: Tsunami Threat Fades In Hawaii, Alaska After Russia Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/the-worst-may-be-over-tsunami-threat-fades-in-hawaii-alaska-after-russia-quake/): Tsunami Alert In US: The tsunami warning for Hawaii after an 8.8 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, is now an advisory.
- ['Subway On Wheels': Pakistan's Lahore Gets 'South Asia's First' Trackless Rapid Rail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/subway-on-wheels-pakistans-lahore-gets-south-asias-first-trackless-rapid-rail/): Posting a video on social media, Pakistan Punjab’s CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the system is “modern, cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative to conventional transport”
- [Trump Gives Putin 10 Days to Halt War, Ukraine ‘Retakes’ Black Sea Island, "Kills" Russia Troops |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/trump-gives-putin-10-days-to-halt-war-ukraine-retakes-black-sea-island-kills-russia-troops-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on July 29 that tariffs on Russia would take effect in 10 days if the Kremlin did not agree to stop the warThe tariffs mentioned by Trump are expected to be secondary sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil, gas and other products, such as China and India 0:00 INTRO […]
- [Fears Stir As Japan Recalls 2011 Tsunami That Killed 20,000 And Caused $235 Billion In Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/fears-stir-as-japan-recalls-2011-tsunami-that-killed-20000-and-caused-235-billion-in-losses/): Japan 2011 Tsunami: Japan issues tsunami warning, prompting evacuation advisories for nearly two million people.
- [Half a million people in Gaza enduring “famine-like conditions”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/half-a-million-people-in-gaza-enduring-famine-like-conditions/): WFP says only half of requested aid is reaching Gaza, as 500,000 people face “famine-like conditions,” they warn.
- [Myanmar military government sets long prison terms for election protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/myanmar-military-government-sets-long-prison-terms-for-election-protests/): New law bans any speech or organising seen as trying to “destroy a part of the electoral process”.
- [Pacific On Edge After Massive Russia Quake: 1 Dead In Japan, US On Tsunami Alert, Evacuations On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/pacific-on-edge-after-massive-russia-quake-1-dead-in-japan-us-on-tsunami-alert-evacuations-on/): Kamchatka Earthquake: A powerful 8.8 quake hit Russia’s Far East, causing tsunami waves and alerts from Japan to Hawaii. Check top updates here
- [Tsunami: Why You Don't Hear The 'T' | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-why-you-dont-hear-the-t-explained/): An 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Japan.
- [Maldives Unveils New Terminal At Velana Airport, Eyes Expansion With Hanimadhoo Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/maldives-unveils-new-terminal-at-velana-airport-eyes-expansion-with-hanimadhoo-project/): This long-awaited terminal is set to boost tourism and increase capacity to 7.5 million passengers a year
- ['People Are Stuck': Why Is Oprah Winfrey Facing Backlash Amid Hawaii Tsunami Evacuations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/people-are-stuck-why-is-oprah-winfrey-facing-backlash-amid-hawaii-tsunami-evacuations/): Hawaii Tsunami Alert: Amid evacuations, Oprah Winfrey faced backlash for not opening a private road on her Maui estate.
- [Luis Diaz completes transfer to Bayern Munich from Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/luis-diaz-completes-transfer-to-bayern-munich-from-liverpool/): Colombia international forward joins Bayern Munich from Liverpool in a deal that could total $86.7m.
- [Japan records highest temperature on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/japan-records-highest-temperature-on-record/): Temperature hits 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) after hottest June on record.
- [Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/tsunami-waves-hit-hawaii-japan-after-russia-quake-what-we-know-so-far/): A magnitude 8.8 quake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings as far away as the US West Coast.
- [Thailand-Cambodia truce mostly holds after shaky start in wake of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/thailand-cambodia-truce-mostly-holds-after-shaky-start-in-wake-of-fighting/): Some analysts say ceasefire remains tenuous, and may not last if the Thai government fails to secure lower US tariffs.
- [ChatGPT conversations lack “legal privilege”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/chatgpt-conversations-lack-legal-privilege/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT users share personal info, but warns it’s not legally protected in case of a lawsuit
- [Imam of Southport Mosque reflects one year on from UK race riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/imam-of-southport-mosque-reflects-one-year-on-from-uk-race-riots/): Islamophobic riots shocked the UK a year ago, following false claims that three girls were killed by a Muslim migrant.
- [Russia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami: How Deadly Were The 10 Worst Instances The World Witnessed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/russia-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-how-deadly-were-the-10-worst-instances-the-world-witnessed/): Russia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami: Russia’s earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest on record, and the strongest since 2011 Japan earthquake which triggered a tsunami
- [How To Build Tsunami & Earthquake-Proof Homes? Tips From Shin-chan’s Traditional Japanese House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/how-to-build-tsunami-earthquake-proof-homes-tips-from-shin-chans-traditional-japanese-house/): Japan uses smart designs like strong frames and raised floors to protect homes from quakes and tsunamis.
- [Europe’s deadly border theatre is back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/europes-deadly-border-theatre-is-back/): The UK and Greece are recycling racist border policies of the past decade and pretending they’ll work this time.
- [Gaza’s starving children face permanent damage from chronic hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/gazas-starving-children-face-permanent-damage-from-chronic-hunger/): Doctors fear that even if aid reaches Gaza’s starving children, it may come too late to save them from irreversible harm
- ["10-feet Waves…" Japan, Hawaii Hit After Huge Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Across Pacific |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/10-feet-waves-japan-hawaii-hit-after-huge-quake-off-russia-triggers-tsunami-across-pacific-4k/): One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday (July 29), causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.The magnitude 8.8 quake struck in the morning off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was one of the 10 […]
- [8.8 Earthquake Hits Russia: How Long Before Tsunami Waves Hit Nearby Regions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/8-8-earthquake-hits-russia-how-long-before-tsunami-waves-hit-nearby-regions/): The 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia.
- [Seven Killed, 13 Injured in Gang-Linked Funeral Attack in Guatemala City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/seven-killed-13-injured-in-gang-linked-funeral-attack-in-guatemala-city/): Municipal spokesperson Amilcar Montejo confirmed that gunmen arrived on motorcycles and opened fire inside the facility.
- [Boxing Day Tsunami: 14 Countries Forever Changed On December 26, 2004](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/30/boxing-day-tsunami-14-countries-forever-changed-on-december-26-2004/): The 2004 earthquake and subsequent tsunami, among the deadliest natural disasters in recent history, resulted in the loss of over 230,000 lives across 14 countries, including India
- [Refugee and migrant crossings to UK hit record high by end of July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/refugee-and-migrant-crossings-to-uk-hit-record-high-by-end-of-july/): More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2025, the highest total this early in the year.
- [Trump Sets August 8 Deadline For Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, US Informs UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-sets-august-8-deadline-for-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-us-informs-un/): Senior US diplomat John Kelley told the 15‑member council that both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and a durable peace
- [Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/lithuanian-pm-gintautas-paluckas-resigns-amid-corruption-allegations/): Paluckas’ departure comes after he was issued an ultimatum on July 30.
- [Trump Plans $200 Million White House Ballroom To Host Bigger State Dinners Without 'Ugly Tents'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-plans-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-host-bigger-state-dinners-without-ugly-tents/): US President Donald Trump approved a plan to build a new White House Ballroom, starting in Sept 2025.
- [Microsoft becomes second company to surpass $4 trillion in market value](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/microsoft-becomes-second-company-to-surpass-4-trillion-in-market-value/): The surge comes following announced investments in AI after company laid off thousands earlier this month.
- [Who Is Nikhil Ravishankar, The Indian-Origin Executive Taking Over As Air New Zealand CEO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/who-is-nikhil-ravishankar-the-indian-origin-executive-taking-over-as-air-new-zealand-ceo/): Nikhil Ravishankar, Chief Digital Officer, will become CEO of Air New Zealand on 20 October 2025, succeeding Greg Foran. He has driven the airline’s digital transformation.
- [UK, US and allies accuse Iran of cross-border assassination plots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/uk-us-and-allies-accuse-iran-of-cross-border-assassination-plots/): Fourteen countries in Europe and North America have accused Iran of plotting killings and kidnappings on Western soil.
- [Congress Echoes Trump: Is India's Economy Really 'Dead'? | Trump Tariff War | The Hard Facts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/congress-echoes-trump-is-indias-economy-really-dead-trump-tariff-war-the-hard-facts/): In a heated debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi echoed Trump’s claim of India’s economy being ‘dead,’ sparking outrage. Experts counter with facts showing India’s robust growth, highlighting a stark divide in political narratives and the implications of foreign criticism. n18oc_world
- [Texas To Kansas Lightning Bolt Confirmed As World's Longest Ever At 829 Kilometres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/texas-to-kansas-lightning-bolt-confirmed-as-worlds-longest-ever-at-829-kilometres/): The world’s longest lightning bolt, stretching 829 km across the Great Plains, was confirmed by the WMO.
- [US Consumers Will Be Paying A Large Sales Tax On All The Imported Goods : Steve Hanke #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-consumers-will-be-paying-a-large-sales-tax-on-all-the-imported-goods-steve-hanke-brasstacks/): | Trump reserves the right to change the terms of the deal since nothing is in writing. American consumers will be paying a large sales tax on all the imported goods. It is a disaster for US consumer: Steve Hanke American Economist n18oc_worldWatch News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Says Hamas’ Surrender, Hostage Release Would End Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-says-hamas-surrender-hostage-release-would-end-gazas-humanitarian-crisis/): Trump previously acknowledged that “there is real starvation in Gaza” and appeared to hold the Israeli government partially responsible.
- [India Downplays Pakistan's UNSC Role, Calls It 'Ceremonial' With No Real Influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/india-downplays-pakistans-unsc-role-calls-it-ceremonial-with-no-real-influence/): MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the allocation of chair and vice-chair positions in UNSC subsidiary bodies is a routine and annual exercise
- [US appeals court hears arguments about legality of Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-appeals-court-hears-arguments-about-legality-of-trump-tariffs/): Proceedings in the case, brought by five small businesses, come a day before tariffs are set to take effect.
- [Ukraine's New Law Restores Powers of Anti-Corruption Firms Following Public Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/ukraines-new-law-restores-powers-of-anti-corruption-firms-following-public-backlash/): The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, voted overwhelmingly in favour of the bill, with 331 lawmakers supporting it.
- [‘We need help’: Family pleads for release of US teenager held by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/we-need-help-family-pleads-for-release-of-us-teenager-held-by-israel/): Mohammed Ibrahim, whose cousin was killed by Israeli settlers, suffers from severe weight loss and scabies, family says.
- [Warning shots, desperation and chaos as UN delivers aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/warning-shots-desperation-and-chaos-as-un-delivers-aid-in-gaza/): UN aid convoys in Gaza are delayed for hours at checkpoints, then swarmed by desperate crowds as soon as they pass.
- [Pam Bondi: Who is Trump’s attorney general handling the Epstein files?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/pam-bondi-who-is-trumps-attorney-general-handling-the-epstein-files/): The former Florida top cop has embraced loyalty to Trump, but faces fallout from the MAGA base over Epstein files.
- [New poll finds Americans perceive less racial discrimination in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/new-poll-finds-americans-perceive-less-racial-discrimination-in-us/): Less than half of Americans believe racial minorities face substantial discrimination, in reversal of previous trend.
- [Trump Taunts India : Tariff A Sign Of Frustration | Trump Latest News | Trump Tariff #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-taunts-india-tariff-a-sign-of-frustration-trump-latest-news-trump-tariff-brasstacks/): The Indian economy could end up growing up by less than 6 per cent in the current fiscal if US President Donald Trump’s surprise tariff of at least 25 per cent on Indian goods remains in place for the rest of the year, with most economists predicting a hit of 20-40 basis points (bps) to […]
- [Syria Wants "Russia by Our Side” As Lavrov, Sharaa Aide "Review" Assad-Era Agreement on Bases | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/syria-wants-russia-by-our-side-as-lavrov-sharaa-aide-review-assad-era-agreement-on-bases-4k/): Russia and Syria vowed to strengthen ties and review past agreements signed under Bashar al-Assad. At a July 31 meeting in Moscow, Foreign Ministers Lavrov and al-Shaibani agreed to regular inspections of deals, including military cooperation. Lavrov urged the West to lift Syria sanctions and confirmed Russia’s commitment regardless of leadership changes. Talks came amid […]
- [Death in the Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/death-in-the-park/): Killing in the name of conservation? We examine allegations that rangers use deadly force in Uganda’s wildlife parks.
- [Trump agrees to keep US tariffs on Mexico steady for 90-day period](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-agrees-to-keep-us-tariffs-on-mexico-steady-for-90-day-period/): The deal was reached after a call between the US president and his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum.
- [Verstappen: F1 champion commits to Red Bull ahead of Hungary GP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/verstappen-f1-champion-commits-to-red-bull-ahead-of-hungary-gp/): Belgium Formula One champion Max Verstappen ends speculation about his immediate future ahead of Hungary GP.
- [GHF whistleblower says boy killed by Israel just after he collected aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/ghf-whistleblower-says-boy-killed-by-israel-just-after-he-collected-aid/): Amir walked 12km to receive a meagre allotment of aid, only to be fatally shot, Anthony Aguilar says.
- [Trump Extends Mexico Tariff Deadline By 90 Days: 'Deal Complexities Different From Other Nations'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-extends-mexico-tariff-deadline-by-90-days-deal-complexities-different-from-other-nations/): Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social, saying the deal was reached after a “successful” phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
- [Palestinian man dies in Israeli settler arson attack in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/palestinian-man-dies-in-israeli-settler-arson-attack-in-occupied-west-bank/): Khamis Ayyad, 40, died of smoke inhalation after settlers set fire to vehicles in town of Silwad, Health Ministry says.
- [‘We are starving’: Bread becomes a distant dream for Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/we-are-starving-bread-becomes-a-distant-dream-for-palestinians-in-gaza/): Desperate parents in Gaza struggle to feed their children as famine unfolds due to an Israeli blockade.
- [Zohran Mamdani Walks Back On ‘Defund Police’ Remark After Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/zohran-mamdani-walks-back-on-defund-police-remark-after-criticism/): Mamdani, who was reportedly out of town at the time of the shooting, returned to New York shortly after the Manhattan tragedy.
- [Laura Dahlmeier: Recovery of Olympian killed in Pakistan abandoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/laura-dahlmeier-recovery-of-olympian-killed-in-pakistan-abandoned/): German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier was struck by falling rocks while scaling Laila Peak in Pakistan on Wednesday.
- [FATF Team To Visit Pakistan Amid Terror Funding, Hawala Networks Complaints: Source | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/fatf-team-to-visit-pakistan-amid-terror-funding-hawala-networks-complaints-source-exclusive/): The upcoming review will assess Pakistan’s compliance with 34 action points agreed upon with FATF and APG in 2022
- [Tottenham sink Arsenal as Sarr hits wondergoal from halfway line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/tottenham-sink-arsenal-as-sarr-hits-wondergoal-from-halfway-line/): Tottenham beat North London rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a friendly in Hong Kong ahead of new Premier League season.
- [US Threatens More Tariffs On China Over Russian Oil Purchases: ‘Be Ready For...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-threatens-more-tariffs-on-china-over-russian-oil-purchases-be-ready-for/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned China about tariffs for buying sanctioned Russian oil.
- [Why critics fear Emil Bove’s confirmation will start a MAGA judicial shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/why-critics-fear-emil-boves-confirmation-will-start-a-maga-judicial-shift/): Bove was recently confirmed to a lifetime position as a circuit court judge, despite concerns about his ethics.
- [US State Department sanctions Palestinian Authority for ‘undermining peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-state-department-sanctions-palestinian-authority-for-undermining-peace/): The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court.
- [Virginia Councilman Set On Fire At Office Over ‘Personal Matter’, Attacker Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/virginia-councilman-set-on-fire-at-office-over-personal-matter-attacker-arrested/): Vogler, aged 38, was at work in his office at Showcase Magazine, a local media outlet based in Danville.
- [Brown University Reaches $50 Million Settlement With White House Over Funds Restoration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/brown-university-reaches-50-million-settlement-with-white-house-over-funds-restoration/): The deal comes shortly after similar settlements were reached by Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.
- [Kamala Harris Out Of 2026 California Governor Race, Likely To Run For White House Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/kamala-harris-out-of-2026-california-governor-race-likely-to-run-for-white-house-again/): Harris has not yet confirmed whether she will seek the presidency again in 2028.
- [Lebanon’s President Aoun reiterates calls for Hezbollah to disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/lebanons-president-aoun-reiterates-calls-for-hezbollah-to-disarm/): Despite US pressure, Hezbollah has rejected calls for its disarmament.
- [Japan, South Korea Issue Alerts Amid Historic Temperature Highs: 'Not A One-Off Anomaly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/japan-south-korea-issue-alerts-amid-historic-temperature-highs-not-a-one-off-anomaly/): Japan and South Korea are facing record heatwaves with authorities urging citizens to stay indoors.
- [UK's Porn Crackdown: 34 Websites Under Scanner Over New Age-Check Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/uks-porn-crackdown-34-websites-under-scanner-over-new-age-check-rules/): Ofcom is investigating 34 porn sites for not complying with the UK’s Online Safety Act, requiring age-verification to protect children.
- [Medvedev Warns Trump Of Nuke "Dead Hand" Strikes, Zelensky Signs law To Restore Anti-Graft Bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/medvedev-warns-trump-of-nuke-dead-hand-strikes-zelensky-signs-law-to-restore-anti-graft-bodies/): US President Donald Trump has warned former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to watch his words after the latter threatened war. Trump, in a post on his Truth social platform on July 31, singled out Medvedev, who is deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, for sharp criticism.“Tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks […]
- [White House criticised after using TikTok meme to promote deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/white-house-criticised-after-using-tiktok-meme-to-promote-deportations/): The White House has jumped on the viral Jet2holidays TikTok trend to promote its controversial immigration crackdown.
- [What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/what-legal-tests-are-donald-trumps-tariffs-facing/): US courts assessing Trump’s tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate.
- ['We Would Be Dead Without Tariffs': Trump Defends Trade Strategy Ahead Of Court Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/we-would-be-dead-without-tariffs-trump-defends-trade-strategy-ahead-of-court-test/): Donald Trump defends his aggressive tariff policy ahead of a key court hearing that could reshape his trade strategy.
- [Israeli settlers at Gaza border calling for settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/israeli-settlers-at-gaza-border-calling-for-settlements/): ‘We are ready to move into Gaza right away’ Israeli settlers gathered at the border on Wednesday demanding that Israe
- [West must impose “comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/west-must-impose-comprehensive-arms-embargo-on-israel/): UK HRW Director Yasmine Ahmed says Israel is “exterminating Palestinians” in Gaza, urging an immediate arms embargo
- [Myanmar ends state of emergency before planned elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/myanmar-ends-state-of-emergency-before-planned-elections/): General Min Aung Hlaing to lead an 11-member commission to supervise the elections, expected in December.
- [Syria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/syria-wants-russia-by-our-side-in-new-governments-first-moscow-visit/): Syria’s new rulers have decided to take a pragmatic approach, despite Russia’s support for previous president.
- [Russia "Takes" Chasiv Yar, Zelensky Seeks Putin Ouster As US-UK Plot to Install Gen. Zaluzhny? 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/russia-takes-chasiv-yar-zelensky-seeks-putin-ouster-as-us-uk-plot-to-install-gen-zaluzhny-4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (July 31) urged his allies to bring about “regime change” in Russia, hours after a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed eight people including a six-year-old boy.The overnight strikes reduced part of a nine-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s western suburbs to rubble and wounded dozens more in […]
- [Beijing Official Admits Failures In Deadly Floods: 'Putting People First Is More Than A Slogan'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/beijing-official-admits-failures-in-deadly-floods-putting-people-first-is-more-than-a-slogan/): A top city official acknowledged gaps in preparedness after devastating floods killed 44 people and displaced thousands across Beijing.
- [Trump, Epstein and immigration raids: Mehdi Hasan and Mick Mulvaney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-epstein-and-immigration-raids-mehdi-hasan-and-mick-mulvaney/): Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Mick Mulvaney on Trump’s crackdown on immigrants and his fitness for office.
- [Swedish man gets life term over 2015 burning killing of Jordanian pilot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/swedish-man-gets-life-term-over-2015-burning-killing-of-jordanian-pilot/): Court finds Osama Krayem guilty of ‘serious war crimes and terrorist crimes’ over ISIL killing of Muath al-Kassasbeh.
- [Why musicians are boycotting festivals in Europe over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/why-musicians-are-boycotting-festivals-in-europe-over-gaza/): Musicians across Europe are cancelling shows at festivals linked to KKR, a firm tied to Israel’s defence industry.
- [Video: Aid seekers in Gaza seen from space in satellite footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/video-aid-seekers-in-gaza-seen-from-space-in-satellite-footage/): Satellites orbiting in space recorded the moment when tens of thousands of Palestinians surged toward aid trucks.
- [US message to Israel is that it can get away with ‘worse than starvation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-message-to-israel-is-that-it-can-get-away-with-worse-than-starvation/): Eight months ago, the ICC issued a warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu for the war crime of starvation.
- [Day Zero Is Coming: Tehran Could Run Out Of Water By September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/day-zero-is-coming-tehran-could-run-out-of-water-by-september/): Iran’s capital is just weeks away from a catastrophic water shortage amid record heat, drought and years of mismanagement.
- [Trump's Tariff Deadline Is Here: Who Struck Trade Deals, Who's Still Waiting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trumps-tariff-deadline-is-here-who-struck-trade-deals-whos-still-waiting/): In the lead-up to this deadline, Trump has already warned of a 25% tariff on Indian goods beginning August 1.
- [Indian Traveller Gets 5-Year Schengen Visa In Just 4 Days, Internet Demands To Know How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/indian-traveller-gets-5-year-schengen-visa-in-just-4-days-internet-demands-to-know-how/): A Reddit post detailing how an Indian citizen secured a long-term Schengen visa from France under the EU’s “cascade regime” has gone viral.
- [Flying To Europe Soon? Liquid Rules At Airports May Get This Major Upgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/flying-to-europe-soon-liquid-rules-at-airports-may-get-this-major-upgrade/): The EU is preparing to phase out the 100 ml liquid restriction in cabin baggage as new high-tech scanners roll out across major airports.
- [23 Escape Death As Amusement Park Ride Comes Crashing Down In Saudi Arabia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/23-escape-death-as-amusement-park-ride-comes-crashing-down-in-saudi-arabia-watch/): A ride malfunction at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, injured 23 people, with three in critical condition. The ride’s central pole snapped.
- [Trump’s Oil Deal With Pakistan Raises Eyebrows: Does Islamabad Have ‘Massive’ Reserves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trumps-oil-deal-with-pakistan-raises-eyebrows-does-islamabad-have-massive-reserves/): Moments after slapping tariffs on India, Trump pitched a deal to tap what he called Pakistan’s massive oil reserves and hinted the oil could one day fuel its neighbour
- [Russia kills six in drone, missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/russia-kills-six-in-drone-missile-strikes-on-ukraines-kyiv-zelenskyy/): Rescue teams search for people under the rubble after at least 52 people are wounded.
- [Fires and destruction as missile attacks rattle Ukraine’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/fires-and-destruction-as-missile-attacks-rattle-ukraines-capital/): Missile strikes on Kyiv leave six dead, including a child, and injure 82 as fires engulf the capital overnight.
- [Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/tariff-wars-has-donald-trump-killed-the-wto/): In the wake of Trump’s global trade war, can the World Trade Organization reclaim its role as guardian of free trade?
- [Who has a deal, who doesn’t? The state of play on eve of Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/who-has-a-deal-who-doesnt-the-state-of-play-on-eve-of-trumps-tariffs/): There is just a day to go before US president launches sweeping global tariffs.
- [Tsunami warnings lifted across the Pacific allowing millions to return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/tsunami-warnings-lifted-across-the-pacific-allowing-millions-to-return-home/): Japan reports one death during coastal evacuation but cancels warning across the country by Thursday afternoon.
- [Ukraine parliament votes to restore anti-corruption agencies after protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/ukraine-parliament-votes-to-restore-anti-corruption-agencies-after-protests/): This is a breaking news story.
- [China's J-36 Becomes First Fighter Jet To Land Amid Sea Storm, Surpasses F-16 And Su-57M](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/chinas-j-36-becomes-first-fighter-jet-to-land-amid-sea-storm-surpasses-f-16-and-su-57m/): China’s J-36 stealth fighter jet landed on the Fujian carrier amid six-metre waves in the South China Sea, showcasing advanced military capabilities with its unique design
- [Canada Joins Nations to Recognize Palestine at UN; Israel, US Slam Move as Reward for Hamas | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/canada-joins-nations-to-recognize-palestine-at-un-israel-us-slam-move-as-reward-for-hamas-4k/): Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday (July 30), a major policy shift that drew an angry response from US President Donald Trump and was rejected by Israel.”Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United […]
- [Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks out about the Gaza famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/al-jazeera-contributor-ruwaida-amer-speaks-out-about-the-gaza-famine/): Al Jazeera contributor Ruwaida Amer speaks about her own struggle to survive the Israeli-engineered famine in Gaza.
- [South Korea breaks 117-year record with 22 ‘tropical nights’ in July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/south-korea-breaks-117-year-record-with-22-tropical-nights-in-july/): At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea this year, according to health authorities.
- [UN Says Gaza Now The 'Hungriest Place On Earth'. So Why Isn't Famine Declared Yet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/un-says-gaza-now-the-hungriest-place-on-earth-so-why-isnt-famine-declared-yet/): The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 89 children and 65 adults have died of malnutrition-related causes since the war began, with most deaths occurring in the last two months
- [Trump threatens trade deal after Canada moves towards recognising Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-threatens-trade-deal-after-canada-moves-towards-recognising-palestine/): Canada and the US are working on negotiating a trade deal by August 1, with Trump threatening a 35% tariff on Canada.
- [ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/chatgpt-therapy-the-lebanese-turning-to-ai-for-mental-health-support/): Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.
- [Why did the UK say it will recognise a Palestinian state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/why-did-the-uk-say-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state/): UK urges Israel to take substantive steps to end the horror in Gaza and commit to negotiations on a two-state solution.
- [Leading Macau democrat arrested for ‘collusion’ with foreign forces: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/leading-macau-democrat-arrested-for-collusion-with-foreign-forces-police/): Au Kam San accused by police of being in contact with an unnamed ‘anti-China organisation abroad’ since 2022.
- [Lithuania Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/lithuania-prime-minister-paluckas-resigns-following-protests/): This is a breaking news story.
- [9-Rupee Fuel Price Hike Sparks Violent Protests In Angola, 22 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/9-rupee-fuel-price-hike-sparks-violent-protests-in-angola-22-dead/): The price of petrol was raised from 300 to 400 Kwanza per liter (roughly Rs 29 to Rs 38), following the government’s decision to phase out fuel subsidies
- [Kash Patel Found Trump-Russia Probe Docs Inside 'Burn Bags' In Secret Room At FBI Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/kash-patel-found-trump-russia-probe-docs-inside-burn-bags-in-secret-room-at-fbi-office/): The “burn bag” system is designed to securely dispose of documents marked classified or higher.
- [Indian-Origin Man Alleges Racist Assault By Teenagers In Dublin, Suffers Fractured Cheekbone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/indian-origin-man-alleges-racist-assault-by-teenagers-in-dublin-suffers-fractured-cheekbone/): An Indian-origin man in Dublin alleged he was brutally assaulted by a group of teenagers in a racist attack, leaving him with a fractured cheekbone.
- [Former EU ambassadors warn: Europe’s silence on Gaza is complicity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/former-eu-ambassadors-warn-europes-silence-on-gaza-is-complicity/): In an open letter, 58 former EU envoys urge the bloc to end arms exports, sanction Israel, and stop atrocity crimes.
- [Manchester United defeat Bournemouth in Premier League friendly match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/manchester-united-defeat-bournemouth-in-premier-league-friendly-match/): New-look Man United squad continued their US preseason tour with a dominant victory against Bournemouth in Chicago.
- [Video shows multiple blasts across Kyiv during deadly Russian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/video-shows-multiple-blasts-across-kyiv-during-deadly-russian-attack/): Russian drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Wednesday night killed several people, including a six-year-old boy
- [Video: Canada says it will recognise a Palestinian state, with conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/video-canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-with-conditions/): Canada has become the latest country to announce its intention to recognise a Palestinian state.
- [FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/fbi-upgrades-new-zealand-office-to-counter-china-international-crime/): FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee Pacific countries.
- [Breast Milk For Sale: Mothers Making Millions Online. But Is It Safe For Other Babies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/breast-milk-for-sale-mothers-making-millions-online-but-is-it-safe-for-other-babies/): Women in the US are earning millions by selling breast milk, but is it safe for babies? Discover 5 essential facts about the benefits and risks of buying breast milk
- [‘Violates Sovereignty’: Iran Accuses US Of Weaponizing Sanctions Against India, Global South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/violates-sovereignty-iran-accuses-us-of-weaponizing-sanctions-against-india-global-south/): In a post on X, the Iranian government described these sanctions as coercive and discriminatory,
- [Gilbert Arenas arrested for hosting illegal poker games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/gilbert-arenas-arrested-for-hosting-illegal-poker-games/): Former NBA player is among six indicted on US federal charges for conducting illegal gambling at his California mansion.
- [Axing of The Late Show reveals how monopolisation has gutted US media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/axing-of-the-late-show-reveals-how-monopolisation-has-gutted-us-media/): CBS’s sacking of Stephen Colbert exposes a media system where corporate control crushes journalism and silences dissent.
- [Trump Warns Canada Over Plans To Recognise Palestinian Statehood: 'Hard For Us To Make Trade Deal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/trump-warns-canada-over-plans-to-recognise-palestinian-statehood-hard-for-us-to-make-trade-deal/): Canada said on Wednesday said it would recognise Palestine as a state at a meeting of the United Nations in September.
- [Japan Is Struck By 1,500-2,000 Earthquakes A Year. Here's What Minimises The Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/japan-is-struck-by-1500-2000-earthquakes-a-year-heres-what-minimises-the-damage/): Japan faces 1,500 to 2,000 earthquakes annually, yet major losses and damages are rare. Discover the systems and strategies that keep the nation and its people safe
- [Delta Flight From Salt Lake City To Amsterdam Suffers Severe Turbulence, 25 On Board Hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/delta-flight-from-salt-lake-city-to-amsterdam-suffers-severe-turbulence-25-on-board-hospitalised/): A Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam experienced severe turbulence midair. At least 25 people fell ill due to the turbulence and were later hospitalised.
- [US Navy F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California | US Forces | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-navy-f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-near-naval-air-station-lemoore-california-us-forces-news18/): | US Navy F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘No land, no home, no future’: Himalayan Lepchas fear new dam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/no-land-no-home-no-future-himalayan-lepchas-fear-new-dam/): A glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 washed away the Teesta III dam, displacing thousands of people.
- [Cambodia seeks release of 20 soldiers held by Thailand after border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/cambodia-seeks-release-of-20-soldiers-held-by-thailand-after-border-clashes/): Thailand’s military said the detained Cambodian troops will be returned home after ‘legal procedures’ are completed.
- [Lionel Messi returns as Inter Miami beat Atlas in Leagues Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/lionel-messi-returns-as-inter-miami-beat-atlas-in-leagues-cup/): The Argentinian star impressed following a one game suspension to record two assists against Atlas in Leagues Cup opener.
- [Record number of Democrats join failed bid to block weapons sales to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/record-number-of-democrats-join-failed-bid-to-block-weapons-sales-to-israel/): US Senate vote highlights growing split among Democrats over support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [US Navy F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-navy-f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-near-naval-air-station-lemoore-california/): A US Navy fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California, the pilot ejected safely. The cause of the crash was under investigation.
- ['I Don't Care What India Does With Russia': Trump's 'Dead Economies' Jibe After 25% Tariff Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/i-dont-care-what-india-does-with-russia-trumps-dead-economies-jibe-after-25-tariff-move/): He claimed the US has done “very little business” with India due to its “very high” tariffs, calling them “among the highest in the World.”
- [US senator plans trip to Taiwan as Trump’s interest in island cools: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-senator-plans-trip-to-taiwan-as-trumps-interest-in-island-cools-report/): Report says US Senator Roger Wicker may visit Taiwan after President William Lai Ching-te cancelled Latin America trip.
- [Royal Wedding Soon: Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's 'Favourite', Engaged To UK Nurse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/royal-wedding-soon-peter-phillips-queen-elizabeths-favourite-engaged-to-uk-nurse/): Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild, is engaged to pediatric nurse Harriet Sperling.
- [Trump Deploys Nuclear Subs Near Russia After Putin Aide Medvedev's ‘Dead Hand’ Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-deploys-nuclear-subs-near-russia-after-putin-aide-medvedevs-dead-hand-warning/): Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines deployed after former Russian President Medvedev’s provocative remarks, warning they could provoke action.
- [Pakistan and Afghanistan pen UAE T20 tri-series before Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/pakistan-and-afghanistan-pen-uae-t20-tri-series-before-asia-cup/): Tri-series between UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan hastily penned as warm-up for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
- [‘Accountability elusive’ a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/accountability-elusive-a-year-after-nigeria-protest-killings-amnesty/): Rights group says perpetrators ‘must be held to account’, a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.
- [What Is Presidential Fitness Test? Trumps Brings Back Classic Fitness Assessment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/what-is-presidential-fitness-test-trumps-brings-back-classic-fitness-assessment/): The signing took place on Thursday, attended by several prominent athletes.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Relocated To Texas Prison After Meeting US Officials: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/ghislaine-maxwell-relocated-to-texas-prison-after-meeting-us-officials-report/): Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, was moved to a lower-security Texas facility.
- [Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s steep tariffs in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/protesters-demonstrate-against-trumps-steep-tariffs-in-brazil/): Trump has slapped Brazil with 50 percent tariffs in reaction to the prosecution of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally.
- [Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-calls-on-fed-board-to-take-control-from-powell-over-interest-rates/): The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.
- [Elon Musk’s X Accuses UK Of ‘Censorship’ Over Online Safety Laws: 'Free Speech Will Suffer'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/elon-musks-x-accuses-uk-of-censorship-over-online-safety-laws-free-speech-will-suffer/): Elon Musk’s social media platform X criticized the UK’s new online safety rules, warning they suppress free expression.
- [Trump Calls Ukraine War ‘Ridiculous’, Blames Biden: 'Should Never Have Happened'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-calls-ukraine-war-ridiculous-blames-biden-should-never-have-happened/): Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump called the Russia-Ukraine conflict a “ridiculous war” and blamed Joe Biden.
- [Switzerland says ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariffs, will try to negotiate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/switzerland-says-disappointed-by-trump-tariffs-will-try-to-negotiate/): European nation faces 39-percent tariff rate as Trump administration unveils new duties on dozens of trade partners.
- [‘Impossible To Teach Honestly’: Historian Rashid Khalidi Quits Columbia University Over Trump Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/impossible-to-teach-honestly-historian-rashid-khalidi-quits-columbia-university-over-trump-deal/): Rashid Khalidi, a Palestinian-American historian, left Columbia University after its $200M settlement with the Trump administration.
- [‘Ambitious Deadline For Pentagon" Trump Wants A "Win" For 2028 Election With ‘Golden Dome’ Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/ambitious-deadline-for-pentagon-trump-wants-a-win-for-2028-election-with-golden-dome-test/): The Pentagon has reportedly scheduled its first major test of Golden Dome missile defence system for just before the 2028 US presidential election. The move thus sets an aggressive deadline for military officials to prove they can turn President Trump’s vision into a reality. At the time of the unveiling the project, Trump had set […]
- [What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/what-has-triggered-deadly-clashes-at-ugandas-border-with-south-sudan/): Disputes between the two over border demarcations have been ongoing but heavy, armed fighting has been rare until now.
- [Isak’s Liverpool link grows as Newcastle absence continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/isaks-liverpool-link-grows-as-newcastle-absence-continues/): Sweden striker Alexander Isak heavily linked to Liverpool move after reportedly telling Newcastle he wants to leave.
- [Pakistan-Bangladesh Air Force Deal? India On Alert After Intelligence Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/pakistan-bangladesh-air-force-deal-india-on-alert-after-intelligence-leak/): The meetings included discussions about potential removal of Bangladesh Prez Shahabuddin. Another aspect was the transfer of specialised munitions to Bangladesh’s elite battalion
- [Scientists In South Africa Make Rhino Horns Radioactive To Stop Poaching](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/scientists-in-south-africa-make-rhino-horns-radioactive-to-stop-poaching/): Scientists in South Africa injected radioactive material into rhino horns to combat illegal trade.
- [Kamala Harris Calls US System 'Broken' In First Post-Election Interview With Stephen Colbert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/kamala-harris-calls-us-system-broken-in-first-post-election-interview-with-stephen-colbert/): Harris also took a moment to commend former President Joe Biden.
- [News18 Evening Digest: MEA Reiterates Strong Strategic Partnership With US, ECI Rejects Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Fraud' Charge & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/news18-evening-digest-mea-reiterates-strong-strategic-partnership-with-us-eci-rejects-rahul-gandhis-vote-fraud-charge-other-stories/): We are also covering: Former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted In Farmhouse Rape Case and Yuzvendra Chahal On Divorce T-Shirt ‘Be Your Own Sugar Daddy’: ‘I Wanted To Give A Message’
- [Hundreds Of Israeli Settlers March Near Gaza To Stake Claim On War-Ravaged Land | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/hundreds-of-israeli-settlers-march-near-gaza-to-stake-claim-on-war-ravaged-land-video/): The settlers were seen marching towards the Asaf Siboni observation point, which overlooks the ruins of Beit Hanun in northern Gaza
- ["Iran Not Talking Very Nicely" Trump Slams Enrichment Plans, Israel Diplomats Rushed Out Of UAE | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/iran-not-talking-very-nicely-trump-slams-enrichment-plans-israel-diplomats-rushed-out-of-uae-4k/): President Trump said Iran has been acting “very badly” after US strikes on its nuclear sites, warning Tehran could restart enrichment at new locations. Iran’s FM Araghchi confirmed readiness to resume enrichment and rejected responsibility for hidden stockpiles. The US dismissed Iran’s demand for compensation as “ridiculous,” urging Tehran to end destabilizing actions. Meanwhile, Iran […]
- [Climate change threatens yaks, herding culture in India’s Ladakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/climate-change-threatens-yaks-herding-culture-in-indias-ladakh/): Centuries-old yak herding way of life faces extinction as climate change alters a fragile Himalayan ecosystem in Ladakh.
- [‘A death journey’: Palestinians describe GHF aid site turmoil in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/a-death-journey-palestinians-describe-ghf-aid-site-turmoil-in-gaza/): Palestinians tell Al Jazeera they witness ‘shooting, killing, death’ by soldiers at GHF distribution sites in Gaza.
- [Bosnia appeals court upholds Bosnian Serb leader’s sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/bosnia-appeals-court-upholds-bosnian-serb-leaders-sentence/): Milorad Dodik rejects appeals court’s decision, saying he will seek help of Russia and the Trump administration.
- [What are US ‘red flag’ gun laws; why didn’t they stop New York shooter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/what-are-us-red-flag-gun-laws-why-didnt-they-stop-new-york-shooter/): Shane Tamura triggered prior mental health alerts in Nevada but red flag gun laws are underutilised.
- [Top EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/top-eu-court-strikes-a-blow-against-italys-albania-migrant-camps-scheme/): Italy has signed a deal with Albania, where it planned to process up to 36,000 asylum seekers per year.
- [Embassy Warns Indians In Ireland After Spike In Attacks: ‘Avoid Deserted Areas, Stay Alert’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/embassy-warns-indians-in-ireland-after-spike-in-attacks-avoid-deserted-areas-stay-alert/): The Indian Embassy in Dublin advised caution for Indian citizens in Ireland after a brutal attack on Santosh Yadav by teenagers, amid rising assaults on the Indian community.
- [New York, New Jersey Declare State of Emergency Amid Flash Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/new-york-new-jersey-declare-state-of-emergency-amid-flash-floods/): Key thoroughfares, including the Queens Highway, were submerged in the New York City.
- [Terrifying Moment: Octopus Latches Onto Boy At Aquarium, Leaves Bruises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/terrifying-moment-octopus-latches-onto-boy-at-aquarium-leaves-bruises/): Staff allegedly attempted to downplay the seriousness of the event and initially failed to properly assist.
- [Princess Diana Was ‘Reluctant’ To Marry Charles Due To His Feelings For Camilla?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/princess-diana-was-reluctant-to-marry-charles-due-to-his-feelings-for-camilla/): Princess Diana was worried about her marriage to King Charles III due to his attachment to Camilla, royal commentators said.
- [Amid Donald Trump’s ‘Penalty’ For Business With Russia, US-Moscow Trade Ties Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/amid-donald-trumps-penalty-for-business-with-russia-us-moscow-trade-ties-explained/): According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between January and May 2025, U.S. exports to Russia totalled approximately $231.7 million, while imports from Russia reached $2.091 billion
- ["Hamas Cut Ties" Bibi Warns "Gaza Escalation Inevitable" as "Burnt Out" IDF Troops Seek Respite | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/hamas-cut-ties-bibi-warns-gaza-escalation-inevitable-as-burnt-out-idf-troops-seek-respite-4k/): The United States said Thursday (July 31) it would deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials, as US allies move to recognize Palestinian statehood.The sanctions come after several states, including France and Canada, announced they would recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, infuriating Israel and the United States.The US visa denials […]
- [At PLA’s Event In Rawalpindi, Pakistan Signals Strategic Embrace Of China | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/at-plas-event-in-rawalpindi-pakistan-signals-strategic-embrace-of-china-exclusive/): Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir used the occasion to praise the PLA’s role in China’s national development and defence structure
- [Zelenskyy Hails Trump’s Role In Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Putin Alone Can End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/zelenskyy-hails-trumps-role-in-ukraine-peace-talks-says-putin-alone-can-end-war/): Russia-Ukraine War: Zelenskyy supported Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war with Russia, calling for urgent high-level negotiations.
- [Israel’s policy toward Palestinians “shifted to annihilation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/israels-policy-toward-palestinians-shifted-to-annihilation/): Professor Rami Khouri says Israel’s long strategy of control has entered a new, deadlier phase targeting Palestinians.
- [Infantino says ‘important step’ taken for Afghan women’s football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/infantino-says-important-step-taken-for-afghan-womens-football/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women’s refugee football team.
- [These Palestinians survived a visit to the GHF’s deadly aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/these-palestinians-survived-a-visit-to-the-ghfs-deadly-aid-sites/): Palestinians take Al Jazeera on journey showing how hard it is to get food at Gaza’s aid distribution hubs.
- [Is AI transforming the future of healthcare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/is-ai-transforming-the-future-of-healthcare/): We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health.
- [Endangered rhinos get radioactive implants to deter poachers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/endangered-rhinos-get-radioactive-implants-to-deter-poachers/): Scientists have injected radioactive material into the horns of several rhinos as part of an anti-poaching push.
- [DR Congo and Rwanda hold first talks since signing of peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/dr-congo-and-rwanda-hold-first-talks-since-signing-of-peace-deal/): The African Union, Qatar and the United States joined the oversight committee meeting in Washington.
- [Forced back from Iran, Afghans face drought, poverty and repression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/forced-back-from-iran-afghans-face-drought-poverty-and-repression/): Emergency aid isn’t enough. Only smart investment in livelihoods and water can stop the crisis from spiralling.
- [Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/slovenia-becomes-first-eu-country-to-impose-arms-embargo-on-israel/): The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024.
- ['Weathered Many Transitions, Challenges': MEA On India-US Ties Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/weathered-many-transitions-challenges-mea-on-india-us-ties-amid-trumps-tariff-tirade/): India and Washington share a strategic partnership based on shared interests and democratic values, said MEA
- [How are countries and markets reacting to Trump tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/how-are-countries-and-markets-reacting-to-trump-tariffs/): Nearly 70 countries face export duties from the US that are coming into effect this month.
- [In the wake of new tariffs, how are US-China trade talks going?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/in-the-wake-of-new-tariffs-how-are-us-china-trade-talks-going/): Amid Trump’s trade war blitz, any tariff pause extension between the US and China will need the US president’s approval.
- [No Question Of Concessions To US In Agriculture & Dairy Sector: Top Indian Government Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/no-question-of-concessions-to-us-in-agriculture-dairy-sector-top-indian-government-sources/): “Farmers’ interest is paramount. We won’t come under any pressure, the government is clear,” said top government sources
- [Trapped Behind Enemy Lines, Ukrainian Soldier Rides To Freedom On E-Bike Dropped By Drone | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trapped-behind-enemy-lines-ukrainian-soldier-rides-to-freedom-on-e-bike-dropped-by-drone-watch/): Footage released by Ukraine’s Rubizh Brigade shows a heavy-lift drone lowering the e-bike directly to Tanker’s position
- [Africa’s billionaire boom masks a crisis for the many](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/africas-billionaire-boom-masks-a-crisis-for-the-many/): The surge in African billionaires signals elite capture rather than economic progress, locking millions into poverty.
- [Pakistan’s Nawaz takes three West Indies wickets in 14-run T20 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/pakistans-nawaz-takes-three-west-indies-wickets-in-14-run-t20-win/): Pakistan continue West Indies’ woes after Australian trouncing with 14-run win in first T20 of series.
- [Israeli protesters clash with police over Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/israeli-protesters-clash-with-police-over-gaza-genocide/): Israeli protesters calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza clashed with police on Thursday.
- [England’s Woakes ruled out of remainder of India Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/englands-woakes-ruled-out-of-remainder-of-india-test/): England’s Chris Woakes was forced off the field on the first day of the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury.
- [Israel kills more starving Palestinians as US envoy heads to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/israel-kills-more-starving-palestinians-as-us-envoy-heads-to-gaza/): Israel killed more starving Palestinians trying to reach aid as US Envoy Steven Witkoff prepared to visit Gaza on Friday
- ["Making US Rich" Trump Touts New Universal Tariffs Boost to US Revenue as Nations Seek Reprieve | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/making-us-rich-trump-touts-new-universal-tariffs-boost-to-us-revenue-as-nations-seek-reprieve-4k/): President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday (July 31) that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances.The order was issued shortly after 7 p.m. It came […]
- [President Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize, Says White House: How Is A Winner Selected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/president-trump-deserves-nobel-peace-prize-says-white-house-how-is-a-winner-selected/): Trump & Nobel Peace Prize: Who can nominate? How many nominations have been received? How many US Presidents got the award? What is the 50-year secrecy clause? Explained
- [Desperation, Fight For Survival: Satellite Image Shows Starving Gazans Swarming Aid Trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/desperation-fight-for-survival-satellite-image-shows-starving-gazans-swarming-aid-trucks/): A satellite image shows thousands of Palestinians around aid trucks in Gaza, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis. Conditions are catastrophic, with malnutrition rampant.
- [‘We are scapegoats’: The rise of anti-migrant anger in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/we-are-scapegoats-the-rise-of-anti-migrant-anger-in-poland/): Immigrants are being blamed for crime in Poland, but statistics do not show they are disproportionately responsible.
- [‘India Is Market Of Future’: German Envoy Contradicts Trump's ‘Dead Economy’ Pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-is-market-of-future-german-envoy-contradicts-trumps-dead-economy-pitch/): Donald Trump launched an anti-India tirade, calling its economy “dead” for New Delhi’s strong ties with Moscow. Germany has taken a different view, contradicting the US President.
- [“Disgusting…” President Trump Slams Russia’s Actions, Threatens Sanctions if No Deal by August 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/disgusting-president-trump-slams-russias-actions-threatens-sanctions-if-no-deal-by-august-8/): US President Donald Trump on July 31 sharply criticized Russia’s “disgusting” behavior against Ukraine and said he plans to impose sanctions on Moscow if no agreement can be reached. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Tariff Threat: No F-35 Jets From US For India? Government Mulls Next Steps After 25% Tariff Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/us-tariff-threat-no-f-35-jets-from-us-for-india-government-mulls-next-steps-after-25-tariff-shock/): | Amid US tariff hike, India likely to skip F-35 deal; shifts focus to indigenous AMCA fighter jet.India tells US it prefers joint design & production of defence equipment over direct purchases. Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza child in hospital with Israeli bullet protruding from her skull](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/gaza-child-in-hospital-with-israeli-bullet-protruding-from-her-skull/): A child in Gaza has survived being struck in the head by a bullet fired from an Israeli drone.
- [Donald Trump’s Tariffs: New Rates To Begin On August 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/donald-trumps-tariffs-new-rates-to-begin-on-august-7/): US President Donald Trump signs executive order with modified tariff rates, which will be effective from August 7.
- [Canada Sends First Diplomat To India Since 2023 Row, Signals Diplomatic Reset Post G7 Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/canada-sends-first-diplomat-to-india-since-2023-row-signals-diplomatic-reset-post-g7-talks/): The breakthrough marks the first major thaw since Sept 2023, when Canada accused Indian diplomats of backing Khalistani-linked violence, sparking a near two-year standoff.
- [Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘disgusting’, says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/russias-actions-in-ukraine-disgusting-says-trump/): US president condemns Russian attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Moscow.
- [El Salvador approves indefinite presidential re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/el-salvador-approves-indefinite-presidential-re-election/): The constitutional amendment also extends presidential terms from five years to six and scraps election run-offs.
- ['Disappointed': Canada PM Mark Carney After Trump Raises Tariff From 25% To 35%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/disappointed-canada-pm-mark-carney-after-trump-raises-tariff-from-25-to-35/): Taking to X, Carney said that Canada remains committed to CUSMA, which is the world’s second-largest free trade agreement by trading volume.
- [After Oil Trade Deal, Donald Trump Revises Tariffs On Pakistan To 19%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/after-oil-trade-deal-donald-trump-revises-tariffs-on-pakistan-to-19/): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order revising tariffs, reducing the duty on Pakistani goods from 29 per cent to 19 per cent.
- ['Differences Can't Be Resolved Overnight': Top US Official On India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/differences-cant-be-resolved-overnight-top-us-official-on-india-us-trade-deal/): The 25 per cent figure would single out India more severely than other major trading partners, and threaten to unravel months of talks between the two countries.
- [India Will Not Reduce Its Purchase Of Russian Oil Despite U.S Pressure, Say Sources | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-will-not-reduce-its-purchase-of-russian-oil-despite-u-s-pressure-say-sources-news18/): | India will not reduce its purchase of Russian oil despite US pressure, say sources | ‘India Buying Russian Oil A Point Of Irritation In Ties’: Rubio Backs Trump’s 25% Tariffs———-Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (local time) expressed his dissatisfaction with the India-Russia ties and said that New Delhi buying cheap oil from […]
- [Israel sharpens UAE travel warning for citizens, cites ‘terrorist’ threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/israel-sharpens-uae-travel-warning-for-citizens-cites-terrorist-threat/): Israel said ‘terrorist organisations’ were motivated to exact revenge on it due to its recent military campaigns.
- ['US Itself Continues To Engage In Trade With Russia': China On Trump's Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/us-itself-continues-to-engage-in-trade-with-russia-china-on-trumps-tariff-threats/): China has strongly rejected US accusations of aiding Russia and condemned new US tariffs on countries buying sanctioned Russian oil.
- [Who’s included in Trump’s latest round of adjusted tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/whos-included-in-trumps-latest-round-of-adjusted-tariffs/): A breakdown of the latest US tariffs by region.
- [British Sikh Man Stabbed To Death In London, 5 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/british-sikh-man-stabbed-to-death-in-london-5-arrested/): Gurmuk Singh, a 30-year-old British Sikh man, was stabbed to death in Ilford, East London. Amardeep Singh, 27, has been charged with his murder.
- [World News Live Updates: Gazan Teen Arrives In UK For Reconstructive Surgery After War Injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/world-news-live-updates-gazan-teen-arrives-in-uk-for-reconstructive-surgery-after-war-injury/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Trump envoy to visit Gaza aid sites as Israel accused of starvation policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-envoy-to-visit-gaza-aid-sites-as-israel-accused-of-starvation-policy/): US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit aid distribution sites in Gaza to assess ‘dire situation on the ground’: White House
- [‘One Peace Deal A Month’: White House Pushes Trump For Nobel, Credits Him With Multiple Ceasefires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/one-peace-deal-a-month-white-house-pushes-trump-for-nobel-credits-him-with-multiple-ceasefires/): Despite Trump’s claims of diplomatic intervention, India and Pakistan agreed to cease hostilities only after a direct call between the DGMOs of two countries.
- ['It's disgusting': Donald Trump warns Russia of new sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/its-disgusting-donald-trump-warns-russia-of-new-sanctions/): | U.S President on Friday warned with new sanctions, calling its actions in Ukraine “disgusting”. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘India Buying Russian Oil A Point Of Irritation In Ties’: Rubio Backs Donald Trump's 25% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-buying-russian-oil-a-point-of-irritation-in-ties-rubio-backs-donald-trumps-25-tariffs/): | ‘India Buying Russian Oil A Point Of Irritation In Ties’: Rubio Backs Trump’s 25% TariffsSecretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (local time) expressed his dissatisfaction with the India-Russia ties and said that New Delhi buying cheap oil from Moscow “is a point of irritation” in the US’ relationship with the Asian country.With this, […]
- [India Downplays Pakistan's UNSC Role, Calls It 'Ceremonial' With No Real Influence | News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-downplays-pakistans-unsc-role-calls-it-ceremonial-with-no-real-influence-news18-breaking/): | Downplays ‘s UNSC Role, Calls It ‘Ceremonial’ With No Real InfluenceIndia on Thursday downplayed Pakistan’s appointments to key United Nations Security Council (UNSC) subsidiary bodies, calling the roles as “largely ceremonial” with no real decision-making power.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that […]
- [Why Are Americans Boycotting Walmart, McDonald's? Nationwide Demonstration From August 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/why-are-americans-boycotting-walmart-mcdonalds-nationwide-demonstration-from-august-1/): Progressive groups, led by The People’s Union USA, urge Americans to boycott Walmart and McDonald’s in August, protesting against the worker rights issues and tax evasion.
- ['It's Disgusting': Donald Trump Slams Russia Over Ukraine, Threatens Fresh Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/its-disgusting-donald-trump-slams-russia-over-ukraine-threatens-fresh-sanctions/): Donald Trump has condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine as “disgusting” and warned of new sanctions if a deal isn’t reached.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1254/): Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Revises Tariff Plan For Dozens Of Countries | Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/donald-trump-revises-tariff-plan-for-dozens-of-countries-full-list/): Donald Trump imposed new reciprocal tariffs of up to 41 per cent on imports from dozens of countries, citing emergency powers to reduce trade deficits.
- [Trump Hikes Canadian Tariffs To 35%, Links Move To Ottawa’s Stance On Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-hikes-canadian-tariffs-to-35-links-move-to-ottawas-stance-on-palestine/): The announcement came despite Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s reported outreach ahead of the August 1 deadline,
- [‘India Buying Russian Oil A Point Of Irritation In Ties’: Rubio Backs Trump's 25% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-buying-russian-oil-a-point-of-irritation-in-ties-rubio-backs-trumps-25-tariffs/): Donald Trump earlier attacked the India-Russia ties, dubbing the economies of both countries “dead”. Marco Rubio backed the remarks of the US President.
- [Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries’ exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-sets-new-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries-exports/): Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries ahead of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals.
- [President Dina Boluarte slams court’s call to suspend Peru’s amnesty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/president-dina-boluarte-slams-courts-call-to-suspend-perus-amnesty-law/): The amnesty law would shield security forces from accountability for human rights abuses in Peru’s internal conflict.
- [What has been the impact of Trump’s tariffs so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/what-has-been-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs-so-far/): Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
- [Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/sandinista-veteran-ortega-ally-arrested-in-nicaragua-corruption-probe/): Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce arrested amid corruption probe and political shake-up in Nicaragua.
- [Palestinian newborns starving in Gaza as infant formula runs out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/palestinian-newborns-starving-in-gaza-as-infant-formula-runs-out/): Mothers fill bottles with water, whatever food they can find as Israel’s blockade continues to fuel starvation crisis.
- [White House getting new $200M ballroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/white-house-getting-new-200m-ballroom/): The White House has announced plans for a new $200m ballroom, with construction to start in September.
- [Advocates hail ‘historic’ progress after US Senate vote on arms to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/advocates-hail-historic-progress-after-us-senate-vote-on-arms-to-israel/): Supporters of Palestinian rights say although bill to block arms to Israel failed to pass, vote shows ‘shift’ on issue.
- [Microsoft accuses Russia’s FSB of using malware against foreign embassies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/microsoft-accuses-russias-fsb-of-using-malware-against-foreign-embassies/): Microsoft says cyber-espionage campaign ‘poses high risk’ to foreign embassies, diplomats and other groups in Moscow.
- [US court says man with defibrillator can be executed despite concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/us-court-says-man-with-defibrillator-can-be-executed-despite-concerns/): Tennessee’s Supreme Court says Byron Black’s execution can proceed over worries a medical device may prolong his death.
- [Zelenskyy walks back anti-corruption legislation amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/zelenskyy-walks-back-anti-corruption-legislation-amid-protests/): Ukraine’s Parliament voted to restore independence of two key anti-corruption agencies, reversing a controversial law.
- [India struggle in England Test decider with captain Gill run out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/india-struggle-in-england-test-decider-with-captain-gill-run-out/): India close day one of the fifth and final Test of their tour of England on 204-6 with skipper Shubman Gill was run out.
- [Kash Patel Finds 'Hidden' Trump-Russia Probe Documents At FBI Office | Crossfire Hurricane | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/kash-patel-finds-hidden-trump-russia-probe-documents-at-fbi-office-crossfire-hurricane-4k/): FBI Director Kash Patel found a trove of sensitive documents related to the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, buried in multiple “burn bags” in a secret room inside the bureau. The bags, used to destroy sensitive documents, were found in a hidden room inside FBI headquarters in Washington, DC. Inside was a 29-page classified annex […]
- [Inside Israel’s role in the killings at Gaza’s food aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/inside-israels-role-in-the-killings-at-gazas-food-aid-sites/): Over a thousand Palestinians have been killed at food distribution sites since May, fuelling international outcry.
- [Family speaks out after Trump said Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/family-speaks-out-after-trump-said-jeffrey-epstein-stole-virginia-giuffre/): Giuffre’s relatives call on the US president’s administration to release further information about the Epstein case.
- [China flooding kills dozens, including 31 trapped at elderly care home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/china-flooding-kills-dozens-including-31-trapped-at-elderly-care-home/): Official says ‘contingency plan had flaws’ as torrential rains, floods kill disabled seniors near Beijing.
- [The NGO holding Israeli soldiers to account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/07/31/the-ngo-holding-israeli-soldiers-to-account/): The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage as evidence for war crimes investigations.
- [Threats and intimidation stalling top ICC prosecutor’s Israel case: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/threats-and-intimidation-stalling-top-icc-prosecutors-israel-case-report/): Report says Karim Khan ‘privately threatened’ by then-Foreign Secretary David Cameron with UK’s withdrawal from court.
- [Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Sochi, southwest Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ukrainian-drone-attack-sparks-fire-at-oil-depot-in-sochi-southwest-russia/): Ukraine has regularly hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure in response to attacks on its own territory.
- [Who Was Dr Kishore Divan? Indian-Origin Anesthesiologist Killed With Family In Tragic US Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/who-was-dr-kishore-divan-indian-origin-anesthesiologist-killed-with-family-in-tragic-us-crash/): Four members of an Indian-origin family, including retired anesthesiologist Dr. Kishore Divan, were killed in a car crash in West Virginia
- [Israel Erupts After Hamas Shows Hostage Evyatar David "Digging His Own Grave," Bibi "Shocked" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/israel-erupts-after-hamas-shows-hostage-evyatar-david-digging-his-own-grave-bibi-shocked-4k/): Hostage Evyatar David appeared emaciated in a video released by Hamas on July 1, that his family approved for publication a day laterIn the video, a man in a tunnel, who appeared to be David, was seen digging what he said he fears will be his own grave“This is the grave I think I’m going […]
- [Did Kamchatka Earthquake Trigger First Volcano Eruption In 600 Years? What Russian Team Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/did-kamchatka-earthquake-trigger-first-volcano-eruption-in-600-years-what-russian-team-says/): “This is the first historically confirmed eruption of Krasheninnikov Volcano in 600 years,” RIA cited Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, as saying
- [7.0 Magnitude Quake Jolts Russia's Kuril Islands, Triggers Tsunami Alert In Kamchatka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/7-0-magnitude-quake-jolts-russias-kuril-islands-triggers-tsunami-alert-in-kamchatka/): A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands has triggered tsunami warnings for three coastal regions of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula
- [‘Digging My Grave’: Who Is David? Israelis Protest As Family Shocked Over ‘Living Skeleton’ Clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/digging-my-grave-who-is-david-israelis-protest-as-family-shocked-over-living-skeleton-clip/): Evyatar David’s video has triggered protests at Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’, with thousands coming out on the streets to push PM Benjamin Netanyahu to make a deal for the hostages
- [China and Russia begin joint military drills in Sea of Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/china-and-russia-begin-joint-military-drills-in-sea-of-japan/): Joint Sea-2025 exercises begin in waters near Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China says.
- [Week in Pictures: From Russian missile attacks on Kyiv to floods in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/week-in-pictures-from-russian-missile-attacks-on-kyiv-to-floods-in-china/): A roundup of major events last week.
- [Indian-Origin Family Of 4 Missing In US, Last Seen At Pennsylvania Burger King](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/indian-origin-family-of-4-missing-in-us-last-seen-at-pennsylvania-burger-king/): US officials are searching for four Indian-origin seniors, Asha, Kishore, Shailesh, and Gita Divan, missing since July 29. They were last seen at a Burger King in Pennsylvania.
- [Gaza’s Hunger Pain: When The Body Starts To Eat Itself Due To Lack Of Food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/gazas-hunger-pain-when-the-body-starts-to-eat-itself-due-to-lack-of-food/): Gaza’s hunger crisis explained: What happens when humans get no food? Why is starvation or malnutrition worse for kids? “We basically eat our body for nutrition,” says expert
- [Four workers die after falling into a manhole in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/four-workers-die-after-falling-into-a-manhole-in-japan/): Officials say the workers were conducting an emergency inspection of sewage pipes when the accident took place.
- [Ukraine claims drone strike on oil refinery in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ukraine-claims-drone-strike-on-oil-refinery-in-russia/): Video shows a massive explosion at a Russian oil facility in Novokuybyshevsk, 1,000km from the Ukrainian border.
- [World News Live Updates: China Intensifies Crackdown On Counterfeit Labubu Dolls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/world-news-live-updates-china-intensifies-crackdown-on-counterfeit-labubu-dolls/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/us-museum-denies-political-pressure-in-removal-of-trump-impeachment-display/): Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash.
- [‘My Jeans Are Yellow’: Influencer Mimics Sydney Sweeney Ad Days After Refusing Musk’s Baby Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/my-jeans-are-yellow-influencer-mimics-sydney-sweeney-ad-days-after-refusing-musks-baby-offer/): Influencer Tiffany Fong recreated Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad in a yellow denim outfit. She clarified her video focused on jeans, not genes.
- [Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Hits Near New York City, Manhattan Residents Feel Tremors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/magnitude-3-0-earthquake-hits-near-new-york-city-manhattan-residents-feel-tremors/): Post Content
- [US Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as DC top prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/us-senate-confirms-former-fox-news-host-pirro-as-dc-top-prosecutor/): Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney for the nation’s capital.
- [Israeli forces kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn, medics say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/israeli-forces-kill-62-palestinians-in-gaza-since-dawn-medics-say/): Dozens killed on Saturday include 38 Palestinians seeking aid at controversial distribution sites, according to sources.
- [Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/russias-drone-attacks-on-ukraine-hit-record-high-in-july/): Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.
- ["She Wasn’t Stolen, She Was Preyed On" Epstein Abuse Survivor Virginia Giuffre's Family Slams Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/she-wasnt-stolen-she-was-preyed-on-epstein-abuse-survivor-virginia-giuffres-family-slams-trump/): The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sex trafficking and who died by suicide earlier this year, said that she would have wanted documents related to the disgraced financier to be made public. This comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure around the case. President Donald Trump, […]
- [Prominent Anti-Khalistan Activist Sukhi Chahal Dies 'Mysteriously' In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/prominent-anti-khalistan-activist-sukhi-chahal-dies-mysteriously-in-us/): Friends confirmed that Chahal had been receiving frequent death threats from pro-Khalistan groups but remained resolute in his advocacy
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,256](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1256/): Here are the key events on day 1,256 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/syrian-government-kurdish-led-sdf-trade-blame-over-northern-syria-attack/): Defence Ministry accuses Kurdish-led SDF of injuring four army personnel, three civilians in rocket attack near Manbij.
- [Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/canadian-wildfire-smoke-triggers-air-quality-alerts-in-us/): Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours.
- [US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/us-authorities-investigating-ex-trump-prosecutor-jack-smith/): Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.
- [Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/siraj-strikes-after-jaiswal-helps-india-set-england-daunting-target/): Yashasvi Jaiswal makes sparkling hundred with Mohammed Siraj striking with last ball of day as India look to tie series.
- [Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/ukraine-says-defence-sector-corruption-scheme-uncovered/): Anticorruption agencies arrest four suspects after government forced to backtrack on push to strip them of autonomy.
- [FBI Arrests California Man For Sending Money To ISIS: ‘Someday Soon, I’ll Be Joining’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/fbi-arrests-california-man-for-sending-money-to-isis-someday-soon-ill-be-joining/): The FBI arrested Mark Lorenzo Villanueva in California for allegedly funding ISIS.
- [Palestinian boy, 17, dies of Israel-induced starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/palestinian-boy-17-dies-of-israel-induced-starvation-in-gaza/): Atef Abu Khater’s weight dropped to just 25kg (55lbs) before he died of malnutrition, his family says.
- [Hamas denies it expressed willingness to disarm, slams Witkoff’s Gaza trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/hamas-denies-it-expressed-willingness-to-disarm-slams-witkoffs-gaza-trip/): Palestinian group says right to resist Israeli occupation ‘cannot be relinquished until full national rights restored’.
- [What’s the fallout from Trump’s new batch of tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/whats-the-fallout-from-trumps-new-batch-of-tariffs/): The US has hit many countries with new levies, causing shock and confusion.
- [This Indian-Origin Businessman Is Set To Fly To Edge Of Space On Bezos’ Blue Origin Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/this-indian-origin-businessman-is-set-to-fly-to-edge-of-space-on-bezos-blue-origin-mission/): Arvinder Singh Bahal, an Indian-origin real estate investor, will fly to the edge of space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 flight on August 3, 2025.
- [Will Donald Trump Grant Pardon To Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs? US President's Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/will-donald-trump-grant-pardon-to-rapper-sean-diddy-combs-us-presidents-reply/): US President Trump likely won’t pardon rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, convicted of transporting individuals for prostitution, citing past behavior and hostile statements.
- [Prince Harry Hit This Royal Family Member During An Argument In 2013, Gave Him A Bloody Nose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/prince-harry-hit-this-royal-family-member-during-an-argument-in-2013-gave-him-a-bloody-nose/): A new book by Andrew Lownie claimed that Prince Andrew and Harry had a heated argument in 2013 at a family gathering over something “Andrew said behind Harry’s back.”
- [7-Year-Old Baloch Boy Charged Under Pakistan's Anti-Terror Law, Sparking Criticism | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/7-year-old-baloch-boy-charged-under-pakistans-anti-terror-law-sparking-criticism-exclusive-details/): The child’s ‘crime’ is the sharing of a TikTok video featuring a speech by prominent human rights activist Gulzar Dost
- [UN Highlights Urgency of Two-State Solution as Gaza Starves | Gaza Ceasefire Now | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/un-highlights-urgency-of-two-state-solution-as-gaza-starves-gaza-ceasefire-now-news18/): At a UN conference, global leaders urged Israel to support a two-state solution for peace in the Middle East, condemning violence from both sides. With Gaza facing starvation, the call for a Palestinian state gains momentum, despite opposition from Israel and the US.
- [Hamas Refuses To Disarm Unless Independent Palestinian State Is Established](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/hamas-refuses-to-disarm-unless-independent-palestinian-state-is-established/): Hamas won’t disarm unless a fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. Ceasefire and hostage release talks with Israel ended in deadlock.
- [US Trains for China Conflict as PLA Expands in South China Sea, Equips Bases with Nuclear Bombers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/us-trains-for-china-conflict-as-pla-expands-in-south-china-sea-equips-bases-with-nuclear-bombers/): The US training fighter pilots using a replica of China’s air defence system, the Wisconsin National Guard said, according to Newsweek A Wisconsin National Guard photo showed an “HQ‑16 towable surrogate target” at Volk Field during a July 25 aviation event in Oshkosh 0:00 INTRO 2:29 CHINA AIRS ‘CLOSE CALL’ WITH SUSPECTED US NAVY CHOPPER4:46 […]
- [SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks ISS; Astronauts Set To Simulate Moon Landings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/spacex-crew-dragon-docks-iss-astronauts-set-to-simulate-moon-landings/): On August 2, four astronauts—Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov—successfully docked with the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. This marks NASA’s 11th crew rotation mission under the Commercial Crew Program. Crew-11 brought Armenian pomegranate seeds to study how plants grow in microgravity and will also conduct Moon landing simulations […]
- [‘Her Lips Move Like…’: Trump's Praise For Karoline Leavitt Leave Netizens Uncomfortable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/her-lips-move-like-trumps-praise-for-karoline-leavitt-leave-netizens-uncomfortable/): Trump praised press secretary Karoline Leavitt for her intelligence and speaking style, and accused Obama and Clinton of plotting to link him to 2016 Russian interference.
- [I may starve to death before I am able to graduate in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/i-may-starve-to-death-before-i-am-able-to-graduate-in-gaza/): My only dream is to take the tawjihi exam so I can continue my education. Is this too much to ask?
- [World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Has Just Been Born. Age At Time Of Birth: 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/worlds-oldest-baby-has-just-been-born-age-at-time-of-birth-31/): An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, had a baby from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. The embryo, created in 1994, was transferred to Lindsey in 2024.
- [One dead, five trapped after giant Chile copper mine collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/one-dead-five-trapped-after-giant-chile-copper-mine-collapses/): At least 100 people are involved in the search operations at the world’s largest underground copper mine.
- [Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/why-is-trump-moving-nuclear-submarines-after-spat-with-medvedev/): Trump’s announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social media.
- [Ukraine drone attacks kill three in Russia, cause fire at oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/ukraine-drone-attacks-kill-three-in-russia-cause-fire-at-oil-refinery/): At least three are killed in several regions of Russia while fire breaks out at an oil refinery in central Russia.
- [‘Dropped Laptop, Expected To Float’: Shubhanshu Shukla's Surreal Experience After Space Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/dropped-laptop-expected-to-float-shubhanshu-shuklas-surreal-experience-after-space-mission/): Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s return after 20 days in space highlighted the challenges of readjusting to gravity, including a humorous laptop incident and struggles with daily tasks.
- [Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash Plume 18km High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/indonesias-mount-lewotobi-laki-laki-volcano-erupts-spews-ash-plume-18km-high/): Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia erupted again, sending ash 18 km high. No casualties reported, alert level raised.
- [Inside India’s expulsion of Bengali Muslims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/inside-indias-expulsion-of-bengali-muslims/): A state-backed drive to deport Bengali Muslims from India is being justified and cheered on by the media.
- [Putin Announces Mass Production of Oreshnik Missiles, Lukashenko’s Dog Steals Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/putin-announces-mass-production-of-oreshnik-missiles-lukashenkos-dog-steals-show/): Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the delivery of the first batch of Oreshnik ballistic missile systems to the Russian army. He also revealed that Russian and Belarusian forces have selected launch sites in Belarus for the system. During the press briefing, the moment was briefly interrupted by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s dog, Umka, prompting Putin […]
- [Neglecting Tagore's Legacy: Students Protest To Demand Campus For Bangladesh's Rabindra University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/neglecting-tagores-legacy-students-protest-to-demand-campus-for-bangladeshs-rabindra-university/): Students and teachers at Rabindra University have been taking classes on the Dhaka-Pabna National Highway, leading to trouble for commuters
- [Pakistan Rights Body Condemns Terror Charges Against 7-Year-Old Boy In Balochistan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/pakistan-rights-body-condemns-terror-charges-against-7-year-old-boy-in-balochistan-news18/): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the registration of terrorism charges against a seven-year-old boy in Balochistan, calling the move a “grave violation of human rights” and a disturbing reflection of the misuse of anti-terror laws in the country.“In Turbat, Balochistan, registering an FIR under terrorism clauses against a 7-year-old minor […]
- [Pakistan May Have To Phase Out US-Supplied F-16 Fighter Aircraft Due To Engine Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/pakistan-may-have-to-phase-out-us-supplied-f-16-fighter-aircraft-due-to-engine-issues/): Over the last three years, dozens of F-16’s engines have been rejected, primarily due to technical faults, wear from years of service, and a crippling shortage of spare parts
- [One in three Palestinians in Gaza going days without food, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/one-in-three-palestinians-in-gaza-going-days-without-food-unicef-says/): UN agency warns of grave risk of famine as the number of starvation deaths hits 162 Palestinians, including 92 children.
- [DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/drc-rwanda-agree-economic-framework-outline-as-part-of-peace-deal/): Neighbours agree on terms of economic cooperation in several areas, including energy and mineral supply chains.
- [Trump’s $200m ballroom: A history of home improvements at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/trumps-200m-ballroom-a-history-of-home-improvements-at-the-white-house/): The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom, fulfilling a long-term desire of Donald Trump’s.
- [“Just in Case…” Trump Moves US Nuke Subs Near Russia After Spat With Medvedev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/just-in-case-trump-moves-us-nuke-subs-near-russia-after-spat-with-medvedev/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russian Media Says ‘Indian Govt Did Not Ask Refineries To Stop Buying Oil From Moscow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/russian-media-says-indian-govt-did-not-ask-refineries-to-stop-buying-oil-from-moscow/): After Trump claimed India might have stopped buying Russian oil, reports have surfaced, claiming that New Delhi has not issued any such instructions to refineries.
- [How a popular Peruvian soft drink went ‘toe-to-toe’ with Coca-Cola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/how-a-popular-peruvian-soft-drink-went-toe-to-toe-with-coca-cola/): Inca Kola outshined Coca-Cola for decades, gaining a foothold during WWII through bodegas owned by a spurned community.
- [Gaza family’s battle for survival as hunger and heat deepen despair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/gaza-familys-battle-for-survival-as-hunger-and-heat-deepen-despair/): Palestinians Fadi and Abeer Sobh fight daily battles for food and water, as their six children face hunger and hardship.
- [Man Slaps Woman At Colombian Airport For Refusing To Give Up Her Seat, Video Of Brawl Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/man-slaps-woman-at-colombian-airport-for-refusing-to-give-up-her-seat-video-of-brawl-surfaces/): The video of the incident went viral on social media, showing a man, identified as Hector Santacruz, approaching a woman, Claudia Segura, and asking her to leave her seat.
- [US Vs Russia Submarine Power: As Trump Deploys Nuclear Subs, Who Really Rules The Depths?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/us-vs-russia-submarine-power-as-trump-deploys-nuclear-subs-who-really-rules-the-depths/): As Trump orders US nuclear submarines into position, a closer look at the US vs Russia submarine power race, from fleet size to nuclear deterrence and strategic deployment
- [Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to leave Premier League club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/tottenham-captain-son-heung-min-to-leave-premier-league-club/): Son Heung-min captained Tottenham Hotspur to the Europa League title last season but will leave the club this summer.
- [Ex-Mali PM charged over X post supporting jailed critics of military rulers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/ex-mali-pm-charged-over-x-post-supporting-jailed-critics-of-military-rulers/): Moussa Mara, the PM for eight months in 2014-2015, has been charged with ‘undermining the credibility of the state’.
- [Nigeria kills her sun: Death and vindication for Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni Nine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/nigeria-kills-her-sun-death-and-vindication-for-ken-saro-wiwa-ogoni-nine/): An activist’s fight against big oil leads to his death sentence. Thirty years on, government says he’s a national hero.
- [World News Live Updates: Record Jellyfish Numbers In UK Waters Linked To Global Heating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/world-news-live-updates-record-jellyfish-numbers-in-uk-waters-linked-to-global-heating/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Trump, Medvedev, And The 'Dead Hand': How New Nuclear Threats Echo The Cuban Missile Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/trump-medvedev-and-the-dead-hand-how-new-nuclear-threats-echo-the-cuban-missile-crisis/): As Trump orders nuclear submarines into ‘appropriate regions’ after Medvedev’s threats, we revisit the 1962 standoff that brought the world closer than ever to nuclear catastrophe
- [Non-US West lacks “leverage” on Palestine issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/non-us-west-lacks-leverage-on-palestine-issue/): Professor Rex Brynen says the US is co-funding a calculated famine in Gaza through failed humanitarian efforts.
- [Manhunt for ex-US soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana bar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/manhunt-for-ex-us-soldier-suspected-of-killing-4-in-montana-bar/): Police have told residents to stay home and not approach the suspect, who could be ‘armed and dangerous’.
- [Watch: New Yorkers Find Creative Ways Home As Flooding Swamps NYC Subway After Heavy Rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/watch-new-yorkers-find-creative-ways-home-as-flooding-swamps-nyc-subway-after-heavy-rains/): Heavy rain lashed New York, prompting the authorities to issue warnings to the residents to stay indoors,
- [Thailand Returns Two Cambodian Troops Ahead Of Key Border Talks As Shaky Ceasefire Still Holds | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/thailand-returns-two-cambodian-troops-ahead-of-key-border-talks-as-shaky-ceasefire-still-holds-4k/): Thailand has released two wounded Cambodian soldiers who were captured following intense clashes near a contested border area, as the neighbours prepare for talks next week aimed at maintaining a shaky truce. But 18 other Cambodian troops captured during skirmishes hours after a ceasefire deal was reached, remain in Thai custody. The soldiers’ homecoming comes […]
- ['Have Enough Nukes': Russian Lawmaker On Trump's Nuclear Submarine Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/have-enough-nukes-russian-lawmaker-on-trumps-nuclear-submarine-move/): Russian lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky claimed Russian nuclear subs outnumber American ones and they are monitoring US subs redeployed by Trump.
- [Indonesian president frees hundreds of prisoners as part of unity plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/indonesian-president-frees-hundreds-of-prisoners-as-part-of-unity-plan/): Among the first batch of freed prisoners were prominent rivals of former President Joko Widodo jailed during his term.
- [Epstein victims claim ‘cover up’ as Maxwell moved to low security prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/epstein-victims-claim-cover-up-as-maxwell-moved-to-low-security-prison/): Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison, moved to minimum security site in Texas.
- ['Good Step': Trump On Reports Of India Halting Russian Oil Imports Amid US Tariff Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/good-step-trump-on-reports-of-india-halting-russian-oil-imports-amid-us-tariff-heat/): The remarks came just days after Washington imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India and warned of penalties over New Delhi’s continued trade with Russia in arms and crude oil. 
- [Trump Stuns The World With Steep New Tariffs, But Will His Trade Deals Ever Come To Fruition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/trump-stuns-the-world-with-steep-new-tariffs-but-will-his-trade-deals-ever-come-to-fruition/): Hours before a midnight deadline, the White House announced its new trade policy, including its baseline tariffs for all countries. The administration said the “universal” tariff will remain at 10% for countries the US has a trade surplus with. Nations with which the US has a trade deficit face a 15% floor. CNN’s Richard Quest […]
- [Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Video Of Israeli Hostage Shown Gaza Hunger Footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/palestinian-islamic-jihad-releases-video-of-israeli-hostage-shown-gaza-hunger-footage/): The ongoing war has uprooted nearly 90 per cent of Gaza’s population, with Israel continuing to destroy infrastructure and homes.
- [Trump Says He Wants To Release 'Everything' On Epstein Files, Days After Dubbing It 'Boring Stuff'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/trump-says-he-wants-to-release-everything-on-epstein-files-days-after-dubbing-it-boring-stuff/): Days after questioning the “fascination” over the Epstein Files, Donald Trump said that he wants to release “everything” on the case.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1255/): Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/02/dangerous-mekong-river-pollution-blamed-on-lawless-mining-in-myanmar/): Fishing communities in Laos feel effect of pollution from gold, rare earth mining in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar.
- [Another US citizen killed by Israeli settler attack in West Bank: Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/another-us-citizen-killed-by-israeli-settler-attack-in-west-bank-family/): Relatives of slain Chicago resident Khamis Ayyad urge Trump administration to launch probe into 40-year-old’s killing.
- [Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shutter following Trump-era cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/corporation-for-public-broadcasting-to-shutter-following-trump-era-cuts/): President Trump has called public media a ‘monstrosity’ that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers.
- [Israel ‘engineering massacres’ as more Palestinians starve to death in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/israel-engineering-massacres-as-more-palestinians-starve-to-death-in-gaza/): MSF official says Palestinians have no choice but to risk their lives in ‘desperate search for food’.
- [Trump says economic growth ‘shatters expectations’. Data says otherwise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-says-economic-growth-shatters-expectations-data-says-otherwise/): Data doesn’t support repeated claims by the White House of an economic boom in the US under President Trump.
- [Trump fires official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-fires-official-overseeing-jobs-data-after-dismal-employment-numbers/): US President Trump alleged that the data had been manipulated to make him look bad.
- [Cambodia Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize, White House Says It's "Well Past Time" He Got It |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/cambodia-nominates-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-white-house-says-its-well-past-time-he-got-it-4k/): Cambodia will nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, following his intervention in halting the country’s recent border conflict with Thailand. This comes hours after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the President had brokered one peace deal per month during his six months in office, and that it’s “well past time” […]
- [Hear from the former guard blowing the whistle on GHF aid sites in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/hear-from-the-former-guard-blowing-the-whistle-on-ghf-aid-sites-in-gaza/): Anthony Aguilar told Al Jazeera about what he says were deadly and unprofessional practices at aid sites in Gaza.
- [Trump Moves Nuclear Submarines Near Russia After Putin Aide Medvedev Warns US Of "Dead Hand" Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-moves-nuclear-submarines-near-russia-after-putin-aide-medvedev-warns-us-of-dead-hand-strikes/): President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines “to be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to warnings made to the United States by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev said that “each new ultimatum” that Trump makes toward Russia in pressuring an end to that nation’s conflict with Ukraine “is a threat […]
- [US special envoy visits Gaza aid sites as famine deaths mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/us-special-envoy-visits-gaza-aid-sites-as-famine-deaths-mount/): US special envoy Steve Witkoff has visited aid sites in Gaza amid mounting global outrage over deepening famine.
- [Prosecutors want PSG and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/prosecutors-want-psg-and-moroccos-achraf-hakimi-to-face-rape-trial/): Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi denies the alleged rape of a woman in 2023.
- [West Bank mourns Palestinian man killed in Israeli settler arson attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/west-bank-mourns-palestinian-man-killed-in-israeli-settler-arson-attack/): Mourners attended the funeral for Khamis Ayyad, who died from smoke inhalation after an Israeli settler arson attack.
- [India rock England on Day Two of latest fractious Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/india-rock-england-on-day-two-of-latest-fractious-test/): Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth Test against England.
- [Colombia’s ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/colombias-ex-president-alvaro-uribe-sentenced-to-12-years-of-house-arrest/): Uribe, who denies any wrongdoing, has pledged to appeal following his conviction for witness tampering and bribery.
- [Trump orders nuclear submarines closer to Russia in escalating war of words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-orders-nuclear-submarines-closer-to-russia-in-escalating-war-of-words/): The US president has exchanged barbs with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev, who warned of ‘how dangerous’ Russia can be.
- [Trump Vows To "Feed" Gaza, US Envoy Praises "Incredible" GHF As "1,373 Killed Seeking Aid"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/trump-vows-to-feed-gaza-us-envoy-praises-incredible-ghf-as-1373-killed-seeking-aid/): US President Donald Trump told Axios he’s crafting a plan to “get people fed” in Gaza, calling starvation images “real” and blaming Hamas for looting aid. US envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza to assess needs and inform Trump’s plan, while Ambassador Huckabee praised the GHF initiative but deleted a post claiming Gazans “love Trump.” Meanwhile, […]
- [Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/thailand-returns-two-cambodian-troops-in-advance-of-key-border-talks/): Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.
- [Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/why-has-washington-sanctioned-the-palestinian-leadership/): US accuses Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority of undermining prospects for peace.
- [US Restricts Official Visits To Karachi Hotels Over Security Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/us-restricts-official-visits-to-karachi-hotels-over-security-threat/): The US restricted its government personnel from visiting upscale hotels in Karachi due to a potential security threat, urging caution and outlining precautionary measures.
- [Schengen Visa to Go Digital? Here’s All You Need To Know For Next Trip To Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/schengen-visa-to-go-digital-heres-all-you-need-to-know-for-next-trip-to-europe/): Under the new EES framework, the biometric data of non-EU nationals be collected and stored for three years.
- [Megan Romano: Enhanced Games signs first female athlete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/01/megan-romano-enhanced-games-signs-first-female-athlete/): Megan Romano announced as first female competitor at 2026 debut of Olympic-style Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
- [76 Killed, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Yemen In Bad Weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/76-killed-dozens-missing-after-migrant-boat-capsizes-near-yemen-in-bad-weather/): This tragedy is the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen, which have killed hundreds of African migrants fleeing conflict and poverty and reaching Gulf countries.
- ['No More Talks With Asim-Led Hybrid Regime': Imran Khan's Message Ahead Of PTI Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/no-more-talks-with-asim-led-hybrid-regime-imran-khans-message-ahead-of-pti-protests/): In his message, Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan said even if the establishment puts him in jail for 10 years, he will endure it for the “sake of democracy and nation”
- [Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/trump-says-he-will-substantially-raise-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil/): India rejects criticism of its business dealings with Russia as ‘unreasonable’, vowing to safeguard its own interests.
- [Thailand, Cambodia officials meet in Malaysia to cement ceasefire details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/thailand-cambodia-officials-meet-in-malaysia-to-cement-ceasefire-details/): A fragile truce between the Southeast Asian neighbours continues to hold, following five days of deadly border clashes.
- [Gunfire heard near GHF aid site in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/gunfire-heard-near-ghf-aid-site-in-gaza/): Video shows gunfire hitting the ground near a group of Palestinians seeking aid in the vicinity of a GHF site in Gaza.
- [US to require up to $15,000 bond for some tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/us-to-require-up-to-15000-bond-for-some-tourists/): Pilot programme intended to be a diplomatic deterrent aimed at countries with high rates of overstays.
- [Respecting the human right to sleep? Dream on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/respecting-the-human-right-to-sleep-dream-on/): From war to capitalism, sleep deprivation is taking a toll on humans.
- [Pentagon's "Biggest Order For AMRAAMS" As Wars in Ukraine, Middle East Drain Missile Stockpile | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/pentagons-biggest-order-for-amraams-as-wars-in-ukraine-middle-east-drain-missile-stockpile-4k/): The USAF has issued contracts collectively worth roughly $7.8 billion to boost the Pentagon’s stockpile of air-to-air, air-to-ground, and ship-killing munitionsThe largest award of nearly $4.3 billion went to Lockheed Martin for production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM)The contract also includes foreign military sales for Finland, […]
- [Pakistan Sets Sights On Moon, Hopes China Can Give It A Lift By 2035](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/pakistan-sets-sights-on-moon-hopes-china-can-give-it-a-lift-by-2035/): Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will oversee the lunar exploration mission as Islamabad deepens its reliance on Chinese assistance.
- [Palestinians return to Gaza’s al-Zeitoun after 45-day Israeli assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/palestinians-return-to-gazas-al-zeitoun-after-45-day-israeli-assault/): A neighbourhood in Gaza has been left in ruins after a 45-day Israeli military operation that flattened homes.
- [More than 600 former Israeli security chiefs urge Trump to end Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/more-than-600-former-israeli-security-chiefs-urge-trump-to-end-gaza-war/): Group says Israeli army has achieved its objectives and release of Israeli captives can be achieved only through a deal.
- [Deadly Moscow concert hall attack suspects appear in court for trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/deadly-moscow-concert-hall-attack-suspects-appear-in-court-for-trial/): Suspects accused of being involved in the 2024 shooting attack in a Moscow concert hall are in court.
- [Donald Trump Alleges India Fuelling Russia’s 'War Machine' In Ukraine, Threatens Tariff Increase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/donald-trump-alleges-india-fuelling-russias-war-machine-in-ukraine-threatens-tariff-increase/): Trump had earlier imposed 25% tariff on India and an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment
- [Russia's Vladimir Putin Holds Phone Call With Israeli PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/russias-vladimir-putin-holds-phone-call-with-israeli-pm-netanyahu/): Russia maintains ties with Israel, the Palestinian authorities, and Hamas, which Moscow does not label a terrorist organisation. Putin supports the creation of a Palestinian state.
- [Palestinians won’t tolerate war profiteering in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/palestinians-wont-tolerate-war-profiteering-in-gaza/): Public anger is growing against looters and exploitative merchants. Their actions are seen as betrayal.
- [Gaza War Trauma Haunts IDF Troops, Trump Denies “Genocide”, Israeli MP Snubs Hostage Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/gaza-war-trauma-haunts-idf-troops-trump-denies-genocide-israeli-mp-snubs-hostage-videos/): Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.”It is our professional judgement that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel,” the former officials wrote in an open letter shared with the media […]
- [Banana republic? Trump puts credibility of US economic data on the line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/banana-republic-trump-puts-credibility-of-us-economic-data-on-the-line/): Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises fears for the integrity of official statistics.
- [Netanyahu compares Gaza captives’ images to the Holocaust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/netanyahu-compares-gaza-captives-images-to-the-holocaust/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has compared newly released images of two captives in Gaza to Nazi starvation of Jews.
- [Message To Xi? Philippines' Marcos in India As Navies Hold First Joint Patrol In South China Sea |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/message-to-xi-philippines-marcos-in-india-as-navies-hold-first-joint-patrol-in-south-china-sea-4k/): The Philippine and Indian navies sailed together in the South China Sea for the first time, as China said the “joint patrol disrupted regional peace and stability”The Philippines has heightened defence cooperation with a range of allies since late 2023 after a series of clashes with China in the critical waterway This includes joint sails […]
- [How Pakistan Plans To Spread Disinformation On Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/how-pakistan-plans-to-spread-disinformation-on-article-370-abrogation-anniversary-tomorrow/): News18 has accessed an internal circular, dated August 1, where the ministry concerned was instructed to observe the day as ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’
- [Western States has “burned down” international order over Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/western-states-has-burned-down-international-order-over-israels-war/): Mehdi Hasan says Western states weakened global rights bodies to shield Israel — with consequences far beyond Gaza
- [UN says every child under five in Gaza at risk of malnourishment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/un-says-every-child-under-five-in-gaza-at-risk-of-malnourishment/): The warning comes as the Gaza Strip’s Health Ministry registers more cases of paralysis due to malnutrition.
- [Suspects in 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 face trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/suspects-in-2024-moscow-concert-hall-attack-that-killed-149-face-trial/): Putin claims, without providing evidence, that Ukraine was involved in the attack, an allegation Kyiv vehemently denies.
- [Philippines' Marcos Arrives In India As Delhi, Manila Conduct Joint Drills In South China sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/philippines-marcos-arrives-in-india-as-delhi-manila-conduct-joint-drills-in-south-china-sea/): Marcos arrived in New Delhi on Monday and was received by MoS Pabitra Margherita, as the two countries held joint naval drills in the disputed South China Sea.
- [Bangladesh Coup: A Year Later, What Has Changed & When Are Elections Due?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/bangladesh-coup-a-year-later-what-has-changed-when-are-elections-due/): August 5 marks one year since Sheikh Hasina’s regime was overthrown in Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads the interim government.
- [Why Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa prayer caused so much anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/why-itamar-ben-gvirs-al-aqsa-prayer-caused-so-much-anger/): Right-wing Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked outrage from nations across the Middle East.
- ['Be Careful': Russia's Warning On 'Nuclear Rhetoric' After Trump Deploys Submarines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/be-careful-russias-warning-on-nuclear-rhetoric-after-trump-deploys-submarines/): Russia’s word of caution came after Trump ordered two US nuclear submarines to be deployed to undisclosed “appropriate regions” due to “provocative remarks” by Dmitry Medvedev.
- [Starving Gaza children risking their lives to get food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/starving-gaza-children-risking-their-lives-to-get-food/): Children in Gaza are being shot while trying to get food from Israeli- and US-backed GHF.
- [India tie England series in one of greatest Test finales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/india-tie-england-series-in-one-of-greatest-test-finales/): India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test on its final day at the Oval and level the five-match series at 2-2.
- [Unexplained 'Woman’s Voice' Recorded By NASA In Pacific Still Unsolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/unexplained-womans-voice-recorded-by-nasa-in-pacific-still-unsolved/): A mysterious sound, dubbed ‘Julia’, detected by NOAA in 1999 from the Pacific Ocean. Theories range from drifting icebergs to alien ships, but its source is still unknown.
- [What Is 'Dead Hand', Russia's Doomsday Nuclear Trigger Warning To Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/what-is-dead-hand-russias-doomsday-nuclear-trigger-warning-to-trump/): Dmitry Medvedev warned of the Soviet-era “Dead Hand” system, an automated nuclear retaliation mechanism, in response to Donald Trump’s comments on nuclear war
- [Archaeologists Discover Possible ‘Doorway To Afterlife’ In Ancient Egyptian Tomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/archaeologists-discover-possible-doorway-to-afterlife-in-ancient-egyptian-tomb/): A team of archaeologists found a large, pink door in Prince Userefre’s 4,000-year-old tomb in Cairo, which is believed to symbolically represent a “portal to the afterlife”.
- [Hamas Agrees For Aid To Hostages In Gaza If Israel Halts Strikes, Opens Humanitarian Corridors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/hamas-agrees-for-aid-to-hostages-in-gaza-if-israel-halts-strikes-opens-humanitarian-corridors/): Hamas offers to work with the Red Cross to aid hostages in Gaza if Israel opens humanitarian corridors and stops airstrikes,following outrage over a video of hostage Evyatar David.
- [Hamas Offers Red Cross Access to Captives But…, Netanyahu Vows More Gaza War Over Hostage Videos |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/hamas-offers-red-cross-access-to-captives-but-netanyahu-vows-more-gaza-war-over-hostage-videos-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday for help aiding hostages in Gaza, as outrage built at videos showing two of them emaciated.The premier’s office said he spoke to the ICRC coordinator for the region, Julien Lerisson, and “requested his involvement in providing food to our […]
- [Petting cafes to homes: Thailand’s soaring captive lion population](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/petting-cafes-to-homes-thailands-soaring-captive-lion-population/): Lion ownership is rising in Thailand, prompting concerns over welfare, regulation, and illegal wildlife trade.
- [Palestinian women on hunger strike to demand body of slain activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/palestinian-women-on-hunger-strike-to-demand-body-of-slain-activist/): Palestinians in West Bank are unable to mourn 31-year-old Awdah, while the Israeli settler who shot him walks free.
- ['Putin Not Ruling Out Meeting With Zelenskyy But...': Kremlin Ahead Of US-Russia Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/putin-not-ruling-out-meeting-with-zelenskyy-but-kremlin-ahead-of-us-russia-talks/): The Kremlin’s response came after Donald Trump confirmed that his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia next week ahead of a looming sanctions deadline.
- [Classroom Spies? Chinese Students In UK Told To Monitor Peers, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/classroom-spies-chinese-students-in-uk-told-to-monitor-peers-heres-why/): Chinese students in the UK are pressured to spy on classmates to suppress sensitive discussions, says UK-China Transparency. The Chinese Embassy in London called it “groundless.”
- [Ohio Names Mathura Sridharan As Solicitor General, Online Trolls Target Her For Wearing Bindi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/ohio-names-mathura-sridharan-as-solicitor-general-online-trolls-target-her-for-wearing-bindi/): Sridharan is also trained in Carnatic music and has performed at various sabhas, including during Chennai’s December music season in 2010
- [Fernandes labels Man Utd ‘lazy’ and calls for more signings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/fernandes-labels-man-utd-lazy-and-calls-for-more-signings/): On eve of new Premier League season, captain Bruno Fernandes calls for ‘more quality to get everyone to step up’.
- [Who Is Stephen Miller, Trump Aide Accusing India Of Financing Russia’s War Against Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/who-is-stephen-miller-trump-aide-accusing-india-of-financing-russias-war-against-ukraine/): Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security, said that Trump “wants and has always had a tremendous relationship with India” and PM Modi
- [Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney Over 'Genes' Ad, Says If She Is 'Registered Republican, I Think...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/trump-praises-sydney-sweeney-over-genes-ad-says-if-she-is-registered-republican-i-think/): Sydney Sweeney’s denim ad faced backlash but was praised by Donald Trump, calling it “fantastic.” Sweeney, a Florida Republican, sparked debate over her political views.
- [Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/trump-aide-accuses-india-of-financing-russias-war-in-ukraine/): White House deputy chief Stephen Miller says it was ‘not acceptable’ for India to continue to buy Russian oil.
- [Unprecedented water crisis in Gaza amid Israeli-induced starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/unprecedented-water-crisis-in-gaza-amid-israeli-induced-starvation/): Israel’s war has destroyed Gaza’s water supplies, forcing residents to struggle daily for safe drinking water.
- [Pakistan’s US Oil Deal Signals Strategic Realignment, Challenges China’s Gwadar Influence | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/pakistans-us-oil-deal-signals-strategic-realignment-challenges-chinas-gwadar-influence-exclusive/): Pakistan aims to extract greater financial and military commitments from Beijing under CPEC, while simultaneously compelling Washington to increase its economic aid
- [Philippines, India hold first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/philippines-india-hold-first-joint-naval-drill-in-disputed-south-china-sea/): The exercise coincided with President Marcos’s trip to India, where he said he would look to deepen maritime ties.
- [“Heavy Weapons Fire" Kills 4 in Sweida, Druze Militia ‘Attack' Sharaa’s Men, Israel Raids Syria |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/heavy-weapons-fire-kills-4-in-sweida-druze-militia-attack-sharaas-men-israel-raids-syria-4k/): Renewed sectarian clashes in southern Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province killed at least four people on August 3, a war monitor said. The Syrian government accused the Druze armed groups in Sweida of violating the July ceasefire deal amid renewed clashes in the restive province.At least four people, including three Syrian government forces and one local […]
- [Relative of photographed boy killed at Gaza aid site can’t find his body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/relative-of-photographed-boy-killed-at-gaza-aid-site-cant-find-his-body/): The stepmother of a boy, whose killing was witnessed at a GHF site, is still looking for his body.
- [Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/beirut-port-blast-victims-say-five-years-later-justice-feels-a-bit-closer/): The investigation was derailed by political interference, but a new government is trying to get justice back on track.
- [Simultaneous Attacks By 80 Men Leave 8 Pakistani Soldiers Dead In Balochistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/simultaneous-attacks-by-80-men-leave-8-pakistani-soldiers-dead-in-balochistan-exclusive/): The attackers, believed to be part of a Baloch insurgent group, arrived in 11 vehicles and began the assault by destroying communication equipment at the outposts.
- [Russia's RS-28 Sarmat: The Missile That Can Strike Over The Poles, Outrange US And China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/russias-rs-28-sarmat-the-missile-that-can-strike-over-the-poles-outrange-us-and-china/): The RS-28 Sarmat, or ‘Satan 2,’ is a Russian ICBM with an 18,000 km range, capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, designed to outmatch US and Chinese missile systems
- [India And Philippines Conduct Joint Sail, Naval Drill In Disputed South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/india-and-philippines-conduct-joint-sail-naval-drill-in-disputed-south-china-sea/): India and the Philippines held their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea to enhance preparedness and operational synergy.
- [‘I Am At Death’s Door’: Family Of Hostage Rom Braslavski Approves Release Of PIJ Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/i-am-at-deaths-door-family-of-hostage-rom-braslavski-approves-release-of-pij-video/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had asked the Red Cross to give humanitarian assistance to the hostages.
- [Pacific Tsunami Sparked 'Prophecy' Panic In China Over Manga Prediction: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/pacific-tsunami-sparked-prophecy-panic-in-china-over-manga-prediction-report/): A Japanese manga artist’s decades-old prediction about a July 2025 earthquake reignited public fear after tsunami waves hit on July 30, drawing over a million searches in China.
- [South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/south-korea-dismantles-border-loudspeakers-to-ease-tensions-with-n-korea/): Seoul removes propaganda loudspeakers to signal a shift in policy under President Lee’s administration.
- [US Fighter Jets Scrambled After Civilian Aircraft Violates No-Fly Zone Over Trump's Golf Club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/us-fighter-jets-scrambled-after-civilian-aircraft-violates-no-fly-zone-over-trumps-golf-club/): US fighter jets were scrambled after a civilian aircraft breached the no-fly zone above Donald Trump’s golf club in New Jersey.
- [Trump says US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia ‘next week’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/trump-says-us-envoy-witkoff-to-travel-to-russia-next-week/): Witkoff will discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine as Trump says again he wants a ‘deal where people stop getting killed’.
- ['Should Have Done This Years Ago': Trump Defends New Tariffs, Hints At Dividends For Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/should-have-done-this-years-ago-trump-defends-new-tariffs-hints-at-dividends-for-americans/): Donald Trump remarked that the US should have imposed such tariffs years ago, claiming it would have brought in substantial revenue earlier.
- [World News Live Updates: Search For Missing Hiroshima Bombing Victims Continues On Ninoshima Island 80 Years Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/world-news-live-updates-search-for-missing-hiroshima-bombing-victims-continues-on-ninoshima-island-80-years-later/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Hamas says open to ICRC delivering food to Israeli captives in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/hamas-says-open-to-icrc-delivering-food-to-israeli-captives-in-gaza/): Israeli PM earlier asked for Red Cross to intervene to help captives as just 36 aid trucks entered Gaza on Saturday.
- [‘They Are Where They Have To Be’: Trump On US Nuclear Submarines' Position Amid Russia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/they-are-where-they-have-to-be-trump-on-us-nuclear-submarines-position-amid-russia-tensions/): Donald Trump had earlier ordered the US submarines to be moved in “appropriate regions” after Dmitry Medvedev reminded him of Russia’s Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities.
- [68 African Migrants Dead, Over 70 Missing After Boat Sinks Off Near Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/68-african-migrants-dead-over-70-missing-after-boat-sinks-off-near-yemen/): A boat capsized off Yemen’s coast, killing 68 African migrants and leaving 74 missing. The vessel carried 154 Ethiopian migrants. Only 12 survived.
- [White House advisers defend Trump’s firing of official behind jobs data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/white-house-advisers-defend-trumps-firing-of-official-behind-jobs-data/): Trump administration officials question data amid condemnation of dismissal of Bureau of Labor Statistics head.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,257](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1257/): Here are the key events on day 1,257 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [All five miners trapped after copper mine collapse in Chile found dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/all-five-miners-trapped-after-copper-mine-collapse-in-chile-found-dead/): Some 100 people were involved in search for workers at El Teniente copper mine, the world’s largest underground mine.
- [Texas Democrats leave state to block vote on new House map backed by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/texas-democrats-leave-state-to-block-vote-on-new-house-map-backed-by-trump/): US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.
- [England and India Test series heads to Monday morning thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/england-and-india-test-series-heads-to-monday-morning-thriller/): England needs 35 more runs to beat India as fifth Test thriller goes to the last day of the five-match cricket series.
- [Rallies held in Brazil in support of embattled Bolsonaro facing legal peril](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/rallies-held-in-brazil-in-support-of-embattled-bolsonaro-facing-legal-peril/): The ex-president, accused of seeking to overturn the 2022 election that he lost, has been backed by US’s Trump.
- [The real reason the West is warmongering against China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/the-real-reason-the-west-is-warmongering-against-china/): China’s spectacular economic development has brought up the price of its labour and dwindled Western corporate profits.
- ['Ended Five Wars': Trump Repeats Claim On India-Pakistan Ceasefire Amid Trade Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ended-five-wars-trump-repeats-claim-on-india-pakistan-ceasefire-amid-trade-tensions/): Trump has repeatedly taken credit for facilitating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10. However, India has denied any third party intervention in Operation Sindoor.
- [More than 50 refugees and migrants die in boat sinking off Yemeni coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/more-than-50-refugees-and-migrants-die-in-boat-sinking-off-yemeni-coast/): Rescue operations are ongoing to find dozens more missing, local authorities say.
- [First Time in ‘600 Years,’ Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/first-time-in-600-years-krasheninnikov-volcano-in-russias-kamchatka-erupts/): On August 3, Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka erupted for the first time in about 600 years, just days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record rocked the region. The eruption sent a 6,000-meter ash plume into the sky, prompting an “orange” aviation alert. n18oc_crux
- [India's Envoy Vinay Kwatra Meets US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/indias-envoy-vinay-kwatra-meets-us-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard/): India’s Ambassador Vinay Kwatra met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to discuss mutual interests of India and the US.
- [Tensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/tensions-high-as-new-violence-spirals-in-syrias-suwayda-despite-ceasefire/): State media says armed groups violated the truce agreed in the predominantly Druze region.
- [PIB Debunks Fake Claim That India May Suspend US Agreements Over Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/pib-debunks-fake-claim-that-india-may-suspend-us-agreements-over-tariffs/): The Press Information Bureau dismissed false claims that India is suspending agreements with the US.
- [Trump Trade Aide Says Tariff Rates May Not Change: 'Pretty Much Set'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/trump-trade-aide-says-tariff-rates-may-not-change-pretty-much-set/): The updated tariffs, which range from 10% to 41%, will affect dozens of US trade partners, including India and the European Union
- [Tens of thousands protest Israel’s war on Gaza in Australia’s Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/tens-of-thousands-protest-israels-war-on-gaza-in-australias-sydney/): Australia may join more than a dozen other nations in recognising the state of Palestine.
- [Norris wins Hungary F1 GP in McLaren one-two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/norris-wins-hungary-f1-gp-in-mclaren-one-two/): United Kingdom’s Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri of Australia to win Hungarian Grand Prix.
- [Pakistan’s Sharif hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian, agrees to security, trade boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/pakistans-sharif-hosts-irans-pezeshkian-agrees-to-security-trade-boost/): Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.
- [Trump Aide Targets India, Alleges It Is Fueling Russia’s War On Ukraine: 'Tied With China'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/trump-aide-targets-india-alleges-it-is-fueling-russias-war-on-ukraine-tied-with-china/): Stephen Miller’s comments marked one of the strongest criticisms of India from the Trump camp so far
- [After 70 Small Tremors Hit Kamchatka in Last 24 hours, Massive Quake Hits Russia’s Far East Again|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/after-70-small-tremors-hit-kamchatka-in-last-24-hours-massive-quake-hits-russias-far-east-again4k/): For the first time in recorded history, Russia’s Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted on August 2, spewing ash up to 6,000 meters. Officials confirmed it’s the first eruption in 600 years. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake had struck nearby, prompting tsunami alerts and over 70 quakes in 24 hours. Scientists suggest the eruption and recent seismic […]
- [Israel forces shoot Palestinian boy in eye at aid site amid Gaza starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/israel-forces-shoot-palestinian-boy-in-eye-at-aid-site-amid-gaza-starvation/): Fifteen-year-old Abdul Rahman Abu Jazar says Israeli soldiers kept shooting at him even after he was struck by a bullet.
- [Experts say Israel’s West Bank demolitions aim to drive Palestinians away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/experts-say-israels-west-bank-demolitions-aim-to-drive-palestinians-away/): Israel is carrying out more demolitions this year than in any other year of the occupation, which began in 1967.
- [China-Russia Drills in Japan Sea Spooks Tokyo as Taiwan Flags Beijing's "Activities" Near Coast | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/china-russia-drills-in-japan-sea-spooks-tokyo-as-taiwan-flags-beijings-activities-near-coast-4k/): China and Russia launched joint naval drills on August 3 in the Sea of Japan, signaling deeper military cooperation and challenging the US-led order. The “Joint Sea-2025” exercises near Vladivostok include anti-submarine, missile defense, and maritime combat operations. Four Chinese warships, including two destroyers, are participating. Japan warns this growing partnership may raise regional tensions. […]
- [Palestinian Guards Detained As Firebrand Israeli Leader Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa With Settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/palestinian-guards-detained-as-firebrand-israeli-leader-ben-gvir-storms-al-aqsa-with-settlers/): Ben-Gvir, who openly prayed at the compound in defiance of long-standing agreements, was condemned by Palestinian leaders, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
- [Where does Trump stand on Israel’s starvation of Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/where-does-trump-stand-on-israels-starvation-of-palestinians/): Western nations discuss Palestinian statehood, but Israel’s policy to starve the Palestinians in Gaza remains intact.
- [Ben Gvir Defies Al Aqsa Status Quo, Prays in Mosque Compound, Katz Eyes "Forever Hold" on Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ben-gvir-defies-al-aqsa-status-quo-prays-in-mosque-compound-katz-eyes-forever-hold-on-jerusalem/): Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked outrage after he openly led a prayer at Al Aqsa Mosque compound on August 3He lead the “Amida” prayer for Jews observing Tisha B’Av, a fast day marking the destruction of ancient Jewish Temples located atop the Temple MountAlthough instances of Jewish prayer have become common at […]
- [‘Deport To India’: Indian-Origin Democrat Ro Khanna Faces Racist Abuse From Trump Supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/deport-to-india-indian-origin-democrat-ro-khanna-faces-racist-abuse-from-trump-supporters/): Ro Khanna’s remarks on “economic patriotism” sparked attacks from Trump’s immigration hardliners and prompted a flurry of racist abuse online.
- [Manhattan Shooter Blamed CTE For Rampage: What Is It? Why Is It Common Among NFL Players?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/manhattan-shooter-blamed-cte-for-rampage-what-is-it-why-is-it-common-among-nfl-players/): CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma, especially in contact sports and military service
- [Hamas video of emaciated captive sparks outrage amid Witkoff’s Israel visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/hamas-video-of-emaciated-captive-sparks-outrage-amid-witkoffs-israel-visit/): US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Israeli families, as outrage grew over a new video of an emaciated captive held by Hamas
- [Has India Stopped Buying Oil From Russia As Trump Claimed? What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/has-india-stopped-buying-oil-from-russia-as-trump-claimed-what-we-know-so-far/): The US has imposed 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering America, along with a separate penalty related to purchases of Russian oil and military hardware
- [The Struggle for Southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/the-struggle-for-southern-syria/): Israel has told Syria – a sovereign country – that it doesn’t want Syrian soldiers anywhere south of Damascus
- [Six More Starve To Death In Gaza, Including Children, As Aid Fails To Reach All](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/six-more-starve-to-death-in-gaza-including-children-as-aid-fails-to-reach-all/): With six more deaths reported, the total number of hunger-related deaths has risen to 175 since the war began, including 93 children
- [$50K Bonus, Student Loan Relief: ICE Hiring Spree Fuels Trump’s Crackdown On Illegals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/50k-bonus-student-loan-relief-ice-hiring-spree-fuels-trumps-crackdown-on-illegals/): The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun a new recruitment campaign to enforce Trump’s aggressive plans to deport illegal immigrants.
- [Trump Reveals US Nuke Subs "Closer to Russia," Ukraine "Hunts" Chechen Troops, Putin Unleashes… |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/trump-reveals-us-nuke-subs-closer-to-russia-ukraine-hunts-chechen-troops-putin-unleashes-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [As Trump Targets India’s Russian Oil Buys, OPEC+ Raises Output To Ease Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/as-trump-targets-indias-russian-oil-buys-opec-raises-output-to-ease-markets/): The decision comes as global markets respond to rising political pressure from the US, particularly targeting India’s continued purchase of Russian oil
- [New Zealand Woman Arrested After Toddler Found Stuffed In Suitcase, Hidden Under Bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/new-zealand-woman-arrested-after-toddler-found-stuffed-in-suitcase-hidden-under-bus/): The toddler had been placed in the undercarriage luggage storage — a separate, sealed-off compartment located beneath the seating area of the bus
- [Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries, Electronic Factory In Coordinated Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-refineries-electronic-factory-in-coordinated-attacks/): Ukraine targeted multiple Russian sites, including oil facilities, a drone base, and a military electronics factory. Explosions were reported in Novokuybyshevsk and Penza, with videos confirming the incidents. Russia has not yet commented. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Ben Gvir Prays at Al Aqsa Compound, Violates Status Quo, Calls for Gaza "Takeover"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ben-gvir-prays-at-al-aqsa-compound-violates-status-quo-calls-for-gaza-takeover/): Israel’s far-right Minister Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa compound on Tisha B’Av, defying rules by praying at the sensitive site. Under the status quo, a Jordanian trust manages the area, allowing Jewish visits but not prayer. He also called for full Israeli control over Gaza. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Ukrainian Drone Hits Oil Depot Near Sochi, Triggers Mega Blast | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/03/ukrainian-drone-hits-oil-depot-near-sochi-triggers-mega-blast-videos/): Russian authorities blame a massive oil depot fire near Sochi on a Ukrainian drone attack. Sochi’s airport suspended flights. A Russian missile strike hit Mykolaiv, injuring seven.
- ["Forcing Countries" Russia Blasts Trump's Tariff Threat On Oil, India Calls Out "Double Standards"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/forcing-countries-russia-blasts-trumps-tariff-threat-on-oil-india-calls-out-double-standards/): The Kremlin on August 5 criticised US President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow’s military offensive on Ukraine.Trump has given Moscow until Friday (August 8) to make progress on a peace deal with Kyiv or face NEW economic sanctions that […]
- [White South African Farm Worker Says Boss Forced Him To Feed 2 Dead Black Women To Pigs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/white-south-african-farm-worker-says-boss-forced-him-to-feed-2-dead-black-women-to-pigs/): According to the man’s lawyers, the farm owner forced him to feed the bodies to pigs. He turned state witness as the trial began and said his boss had shot and killed the two women
- [‘Locate, Arrest, Return’: Texas Governor Targets Democrats Over Dodging Redistricting Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/locate-arrest-return-texas-governor-targets-democrats-over-dodging-redistricting-vote/): Democrats face fines and possible bribery charges for opposing redrawing of electoral boundaries.
- [Titan Submersible Implosion Was ‘Preventable’, Says US Coast Guard In Damning Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/titan-submersible-implosion-was-preventable-says-us-coast-guard-in-damning-report/): The US Coast Guard’s report on the June 2023 Titan submersible implosion near the Titanic cites preventable safety failings at OceanGate.
- [Trump’s Africa deal: Peace plan or power grab?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trumps-africa-deal-peace-plan-or-power-grab/): As Rwanda and the DRC hold their first meeting under a US-backed peace deal, Trump is touting it as a diplomatic win
- [Japan: Girl Meets War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/japan-girl-meets-war/): Shurina, cast as a kamikaze pilot in a play, travels to WWII memorial sites across Japan for a performance in Okinawa.
- [Hong Kong battles floods amid heaviest August rainfall since 1884](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/hong-kong-battles-floods-amid-heaviest-august-rainfall-since-1884/): More than 350mm (13.8 inches) of rain was recorded – the highest daily rainfall for August in over 140 years.
- [At least four dead, dozens missing as flash floods hit north India village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/at-least-four-dead-dozens-missing-as-flash-floods-hit-north-india-village/): The floods were caused by a cloudburst, which is common during the country’s June-September monsoon season.
- [Trump Says He Will 'Probably' Not Seek Another Term As US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-says-he-will-probably-not-seek-another-term-as-us-president/): Trump had hinted at the possibility of seeking a third term as US President
- [What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/what-is-the-missile-treaty-russia-has-walked-out-of-and-why/): The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier?
- [In oil-rich Angola, poverty, hunger and deadly unrest over fuel price hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/in-oil-rich-angola-poverty-hunger-and-deadly-unrest-over-fuel-price-hikes/): Critics say most people in Africa’s third-largest oil-producing nation have not seen benefits from that natural wealth.
- [Video: Food aid dropped into Gaza contaminated with mould](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/video-food-aid-dropped-into-gaza-contaminated-with-mould/): Palestinians collecting food aid parachuted into Gaza report some of the packages are covered in black mould.
- [One year post Hasina: What’s next for Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/one-year-post-hasina-whats-next-for-bangladesh/): The Stream examines how Bangladesh handles political uncertainty a year after youth protests toppled Sheikh Hasina.
- [Trump Says US Does ‘Little Business’ With India As He Warns To Raise Tariffs In 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-says-us-does-little-business-with-india-as-he-warns-to-raise-tariffs-in-24-hours/): Donald Trump said he was planning to raise tariffs within 24 hours due to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
- [Medvedev Warns of “Further Steps" as Russia Exits Nuke Pact With US, Ukraine "Blows Up" S-300 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/medvedev-warns-of-further-steps-as-russia-exits-nuke-pact-with-us-ukraine-blows-up-s-300-4k/): Russia formally announced its withdrawal from the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on August 4. The Kremlin blamed US deployment of nuclear submarines and “the actions of Western countries” for creating a “direct threat” to Russia’s security. The move came days after US President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned […]
- [Elizaveta Krivonogikh: Who Is Putin's Art-Loving 'Secret' Daughter Living And Working In Paris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/elizaveta-krivonogikh-who-is-putins-art-loving-secret-daughter-living-and-working-in-paris/): Born on March 3, 2003, in St Petersburg, Elizaveta is a result of a suspected affair between Vladimir Putin and his ex-housekeeper Svetlana Krivonogikh in the early 2000s
- [10 Days To Empty: How Vulnerable Is Taiwan’s Energy Supply To A China Blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/10-days-to-empty-how-vulnerable-is-taiwans-energy-supply-to-a-china-blockade/): A report revealed Taiwan would exhaust its natural gas reserves in 10 days if China imposed a maritime blockade, highlighting Taiwan’s energy vulnerability and conflict risks.
- [2 Dead, 58 Infected In Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In New York City: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/2-dead-58-infected-in-legionnaires-disease-outbreak-in-new-york-city-what-is-it/): Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem results in 2 deaths and 58 cases. Health officials advise those with flu-like symptoms to seek urgent medical care.
- [Russia’s Medvedev: From failed Kremlin reformer to Trump’s boogeyman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/russias-medvedev-from-failed-kremlin-reformer-to-trumps-boogeyman/): The former Russian president, infamous for late-night online rants, is locked in a row with the US leader.
- [Former Arsenal midfielder Partey granted bail on rape charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/former-arsenal-midfielder-partey-granted-bail-on-rape-charge/): The Ghana international, who left Arsenal this summer, has been charged with sexual assaults on three women.
- [Israeli settler seen shooting OWB activist freed from house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/israeli-settler-seen-shooting-owb-activist-freed-from-house-arrest/): Israeli settler Yinon Levi, who shot and killed Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank,
- [India accuses US, EU of Russia trade double standards: Who is right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/india-accuses-us-eu-of-russia-trade-double-standards-who-is-right/): India pushes back against sanctions, tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil, says West trades more with Moscow.
- [Dozens trapped after cloudburst causes flash floods in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/dozens-trapped-after-cloudburst-causes-flash-floods-in-india/): Flash flooding caused by a massive cloudburst was filmed wiping out buildings in a Himalayan town in India on Tuesday,
- [Imran Khan’s supporters rally in Pakistan on two years of imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/imran-khans-supporters-rally-in-pakistan-on-two-years-of-imprisonment/): At least 200 arrested from Lahore, says party spokesperson, as thousands march on second anniversary of ex-PM’s jailing.
- [Israel kills an average 28 Palestinian children daily in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/israel-kills-an-average-28-palestinian-children-daily-in-gaza/): Israel has killed more than 18,000 children since the start of its genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Is California’s congressional map a Democratic gerrymander as Vance claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/is-californias-congressional-map-a-democratic-gerrymander-as-vance-claims/): Texas GOP plans new map; Vance references CA, but its bipartisan map is not skewed, contrary to his claims, say experts.
- [China Sees Rare Midnight Protest Over Bullying Case; Cops Use Batons To Disperse Over Thousand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/china-sees-rare-midnight-protest-over-bullying-case-cops-use-batons-to-disperse-over-thousand/): A rare midnight protest broke out after a student bullying video went viral in China.
- [Netanyahu Set To Unveil New War Plan, May Order 'Total Conquest Of Gaza'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/netanyahu-set-to-unveil-new-war-plan-may-order-total-conquest-of-gaza/): According to Israeli media, the updated war plan aims to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of dozens of Israeli hostages
- [USAID cuts ‘compounded Sudan’s humanitarian situation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/usaid-cuts-compounded-sudans-humanitarian-situation/): USAID provided financial assistance and “technical expertise” to Sudan, and cutting it has worsened the humanitarian.
- [Why Ukrainian First Lady’s Plane Heading To Japan Landed In Jaipur: Who Is Zelenskyy’s Wife Olena?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/why-ukrainian-first-ladys-plane-heading-to-japan-landed-in-jaipur-who-is-zelenskyys-wife-olena/): The refuelling request was pre-approved by the Foreign Ministry, which directed the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on August 1 to accord necessary protocol
- [‘Water has surrounded us’: The slow death of Pakistan’s Indus delta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/water-has-surrounded-us-the-slow-death-of-pakistans-indus-delta/): Seawater intrusion into delta, where the river meets Arabian Sea, triggers collapse of farming and fishing communities.
- ['Have Right To Choose Trading Partners': Kremlin On India's Russian Oil Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/have-right-to-choose-trading-partners-kremlin-on-indias-russian-oil-purchase/): Kremlin came down heavily on the Trump administration for threatening to raise tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil
- [Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro placed under house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/brazils-former-president-bolsonaro-placed-under-house-arrest/): Supporters of Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro gathered outside his home after he was put under house arrest.
- [Tendulkar leads praise for India after Test fightback in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/tendulkar-leads-praise-for-india-after-test-fightback-in-england/): India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is amongst those to heap praise on the current team after Test series in England.
- [Pakistan Deputy PM To Visit Bangladesh As Dhaka Tilts Towards Islamabad After Hasina’s Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/pakistan-deputy-pm-to-visit-bangladesh-as-dhaka-tilts-towards-islamabad-after-hasinas-fall/): Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister, will visit Dhaka to boost ties. Both nations agreed on visa-free entry for diplomats.
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Official Dhaka Residence Is Being Turned Into A ‘Revolution Museum’: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/sheikh-hasinas-official-dhaka-residence-is-being-turned-into-a-revolution-museum-heres-why/): A year later, the Ganabhaban palace, the former official residence of Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is being turned into a museum as lasting reminder of her autocratic rule
- [Netanyahu "Ready to Occupy Gaza" Despite IDF Objection, Zamir “Frustrated”, Asked to Resign if… |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/netanyahu-ready-to-occupy-gaza-despite-idf-objection-zamir-frustrated-asked-to-resign-if-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have reached a decision for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s decision also includes areas where hostages are held, a source in the Prime Minister’s Office told The Jerusalem Post on August 4. Netanyahu is set to convene his security cabinet this week to decide […]
- [US Pressure, UNSC Ban & China Factor: Decoding Pakistan’s Decision To Defer Taliban Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/us-pressure-unsc-ban-china-factor-decoding-pakistans-decision-to-defer-taliban-visit-exclusive/): According to sources, Pakistan failed to secure the required UNSC travel waiver that would have allowed the Taliban leaders to legally enter the country
- [80 years after Hiroshima atomic bombing, search for missing continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/80-years-after-hiroshima-atomic-bombing-search-for-missing-continues/): On Ninoshima island, efforts to recover Hiroshima atomic bomb victims’ remains aim to honour the lost and aid survivors.
- [Bengaluru stops salaries as India’s Super League turmoil deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/bengaluru-stops-salaries-as-indias-super-league-turmoil-deepens/): Indian Super League side Bengaluru has stopped player salaries amid ‘uncertainty’ around domestic football season.
- [Who’s seeking asylum in Europe today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/whos-seeking-asylum-in-europe-today/): The EU’s asylum map is shifting. Many applicants now prefer Spain, but fewer people are applying.
- [Hezbollah supporters protest disarmament ahead of Lebanese government talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/hezbollah-supporters-protest-disarmament-ahead-of-lebanese-government-talks/): Hezbollah has called for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any discussion on disarmament.
- [Shocker From Canada's Surrey: 'Embassy Of Khalistan' Board Seen On Gurdwara Premises | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/shocker-from-canadas-surrey-embassy-of-khalistan-board-seen-on-gurdwara-premises-news18/): An ‘Embassy of Khalistan’ has been set up in Canada’s Surrey by Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), along with the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Temple.The so-called embassy, with a board reading ‘Republic of Khalistan’, has been opened in a building on the premises of the gurdwara, which is a community centre.Locals told CNN-News18 that […]
- [Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/japan-logs-two-new-highest-temperatures-on-record-in-a-day/): The recorded temperatures were 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), as weather agency warns of hotter days ahead.
- [When US backed India's Purchase Of Russian Oil As 'Part Of Policy Design': Old Video Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/when-us-backed-indias-purchase-of-russian-oil-as-part-of-policy-design-old-video-surfaces/): In a video that has resurfaced on the internet, Eric Garcetti suggested that India bought discounted Russian oil (at a price cap) at the behest of US as part of a broader policy design to prevent energy prices from going up.“They bought Russian oil because we wanted somebody to buy Russian oil at a price […]
- [‘Reminds Me Of Who Destroyed My Life’: Putin's ‘Secret Daughter’ Shares Cryptic Post On Father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/reminds-me-of-who-destroyed-my-life-putins-secret-daughter-shares-cryptic-post-on-father/): Russian President Putin’s alleged secret daughter has taken to social media to express her views, stating that her “life was destroyed”.
- ['A Year Since Bangladesh's Democracy Fell': Sheikh Hasina Calls Yunus Admin 'Unconstitutional'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/a-year-since-bangladeshs-democracy-fell-sheikh-hasina-calls-yunus-admin-unconstitutional/): In an open letter to the people of Bangladesh, she condemned the regime that came to power following the 2024 takeover
- ['No More Talks With Asim-Led Hybrid Regime': Imran Khan's Message Ahead Of PTI Protests | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/no-more-talks-with-asim-led-hybrid-regime-imran-khans-message-ahead-of-pti-protests-news18/): Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday released a message ahead of nationwide protests by his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on the second anniversary of his arrest on August 5.Khan said he will not hold any talks or go into negotiations with a “hybrid” regime led by “dictator Asim”, referring to Pakistan’s army chief Field […]
- [US Warns Indian Visa Holders Overstaying In Country: 'Respect Terms Or Face...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/us-warns-indian-visa-holders-overstaying-in-country-respect-terms-or-face/): The warning includes possible consequences such as visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility, according to the advisory issued by the US Embassy in India. 
- [Housewife, Cop, Politician, Minor: 637 People Lynched In Bangladesh In A Year | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/housewife-cop-politician-minor-637-people-lynched-in-bangladesh-in-a-year-exclusive/): From August 2, 2024, to date, at least 637 individuals, including 41 police officers, were lynched in acts of vigilante justice as Yunus presented a reformist face to the world.
- [Teachers, Doctors, Even Retirees: Why China Won’t Let Its Public Workers Travel Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/teachers-doctors-even-retirees-why-china-wont-let-its-public-workers-travel-abroad/): A sweeping crackdown is forcing Chinese public employees to surrender passports, seek layered approvals, and avoid foreign contact, even for personal trips
- [Shocker From Canada's Surrey: 'Embassy Of Khalistan' Board Seen On Gurdwara Premises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/shocker-from-canadas-surrey-embassy-of-khalistan-board-seen-on-gurdwara-premises/): A Khalistani group, along with the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Temple, has set up a so-called ‘Embassy of Khalistan’ in Surrey, Canada.
- [Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/australia-japan-strike-largest-defence-deal-for-advanced-warships/): Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities.
- [Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/hong-kong-cancels-passports-bans-financial-support-for-wanted-activists/): Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas.
- [Who Is Paul Mackenzie, Kenyan Pastor Whose Cult Starved 400 Followers To Death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/who-is-paul-mackenzie-kenyan-pastor-whose-cult-starved-400-followers-to-death/): Kenyan pastor Paul Mackenzie accused of killing over 400 followers via starvation and suffocation during rituals; bodies exhumed near Malindi cult site
- [Russia Exits Nuclear Treaty With US After Submarine Threat, Cites American Weapon Deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/russia-exits-nuclear-treaty-with-us-after-submarine-threat-cites-american-weapon-deployment/): Donald Trump earlier said he ordered the deployment of two US Navy nuclear submarines in “appropriate regions” near Russia. Moscow has now ended the Cold War-era agreement with US.
- [Zelenskyy Says 'Mercenaries From China, Pakistan' Fighting For Russia, Islamabad Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/zelenskyy-says-mercenaries-from-china-pakistan-fighting-for-russia-islamabad-reacts/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed foreign mercenaries from China, Pakistan, and African nations are fighting alongside Russian forces. Pakistan dismissed the allegation as “baseless”.
- [Donald Trump On Slippery Slope On Tariff Threats To India Over Russian Oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/donald-trump-on-slippery-slope-on-tariff-threats-to-india-over-russian-oil/): During Trump’s earlier term, with the backing of several advisers, the US had encouraged global purchases of Russian oil to help maintain price stability in international markets.
- [PM Modi And President Murmu Welcome The Philippines President Marcos On His Five-Day Visit To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/pm-modi-and-president-murmu-welcome-the-philippines-president-marcos-on-his-five-day-visit-to-india/): | PM Modi And President Murmu Greet Philippines President In IndiaTrade, Tech Talks On Table, Watch Live Visuals. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [California's Gifford Fire Explodes To Over 65,000 Acres, Air Quality In Las Vegas Severely Impacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/californias-gifford-fire-explodes-to-over-65000-acres-air-quality-in-las-vegas-severely-impacted/): Smoke from the blaze has drifted into neighboring states, affecting air quality in the Las Vegas Valley and creating hazy skies.
- [‘They’re selling the revolution’: Bangladesh a year after Hasina’s downfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/theyre-selling-the-revolution-bangladesh-a-year-after-hasinas-downfall/): Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.
- [Australia’s FM warns of ‘risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/australias-fm-warns-of-risk-there-will-be-no-palestine-left-to-recognise/): Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australian recognition of Palestinian statehood ‘a matter of when, not if’.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/israels-netanyahu-has-decided-on-full-occupation-of-gaza-reports-say/): Netanyahu’s war cabinet set to approve military operations across entire enclave, according to Israeli media.
- [World News Live Updates: Non-Oil Sectors Now Comprise Over 70% of GCC Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/world-news-live-updates-non-oil-sectors-now-comprise-over-70-of-gcc-economy/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [EAM Jaishankar Sends Strong Message On India-Russia Oil Trade Amid US Pressure, 'Not One Dominated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/eam-jaishankar-sends-strong-message-on-india-russia-oil-trade-amid-us-pressure-not-one-dominated/): In a significant shift, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jai Shankar emphasized the need for a fair, multipolar global order, criticizing U.S. dominance amid rising trade tensions, particularly regarding India’s ties with Russia. Cultural respect and traditions were highlighted as vital for achieving global dignity. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘India Bought Russian Oil Because We Wanted…’: Old Video Of Ex-US Envoy Surfaces Online | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/india-bought-russian-oil-because-we-wanted-old-video-of-ex-us-envoy-surfaces-online-news18/): ‘India bought Russian oil because we wanted…’: Video of ex-US envoy explaining move in 2024 surfaces as Trump threatens tariff hike. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Another Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Russia's Kamchatka Coast Days After Massive Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/another-earthquake-of-magnitude-6-0-hits-russias-kamchatka-coast-days-after-massive-quake/): Days after Russia suffered a massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8, the country’s Kamchatka Coast was hit by another quake on Tuesday.
- ['We Wanted It': Ex-US Envoy's 2024 Remark Backing India’s Russian Oil Imports Surface | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/we-wanted-it-ex-us-envoys-2024-remark-backing-indias-russian-oil-imports-surface-watch/): The video resurfaced after US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to “substantially” increase tariffs on India over its continued imports of Russian crude.
- [Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/russias-medvedev-issues-warning-as-moscow-says-not-bound-by-missile-treaty/): Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns of ‘further steps’, blaming NATO’s ‘anti-Russian policy’.
- [Will Trump's Tariffs Help Or Hurt America? CNN's Fareed Zakaria Warns Of 'Slowbalization Decade'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/will-trumps-tariffs-help-or-hurt-america-cnns-fareed-zakaria-warns-of-slowbalization-decade/): CNN’s Fareed Zakaria breaks down the real-world impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, calling it a potential “economic timebomb.” Zakaria says “the broadest effect of these tariffs will be to change the basic structure of the world economy.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [A Year Since Hasina’s Departure: What Really Happened In Bangladesh On August 5, 2024?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/a-year-since-hasinas-departure-what-really-happened-in-bangladesh-on-august-5-2024/): Sabotage to international conspiracy: In an exclusive conversation with News18, former Minister in Hasina’s Cabinet, Mahibul Hasan Choudhury, made startling claims
- [‘No Sanctions Can..’: Russia Calls US Tariffs ‘Neocolonial,’ Driven By Fear Of Eroding Dominance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/no-sanctions-can-russia-calls-us-tariffs-neocolonial-driven-by-fear-of-eroding-dominance/): Russia’s intent to strengthen international cooperation to challenge Western economic pressure and promote a more equitable international order.
- [DoJ Launches Grand Jury Probe Into Alleged 2016 Election Intelligence Fabrication](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/doj-launches-grand-jury-probe-into-alleged-2016-election-intelligence-fabrication/): The development follows a formal referral by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
- [Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/far-right-figure-tommy-robinson-arrested-for-train-station-assault-in-uk/): The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1258/): Here are the key events on day 1,258 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Texas Governor Orders Arrest Of Democrat Lawmakers Over Absence On Redistricting Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/texas-governor-orders-arrest-of-democrat-lawmakers-over-absence-on-redistricting-vote/): The departure of the Democrats meant the Texas House failed to achieve the required quorum of 100 members.
- [US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/us-democrats-block-vote-on-trump-backed-texas-redistricting-map/): Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map.
- [Brazil Supreme Court orders house arrest of former president Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/brazil-supreme-court-orders-house-arrest-of-former-president-bolsonaro/): Justice Alexandre de Moraes said that Bolsonaro violated pre-trial precautionary measures imposed by the court.
- [Palestinians distraught over relatives missing at deadly Gaza aid sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/palestinians-distraught-over-relatives-missing-at-deadly-gaza-aid-sites/): Many families face agonising wait to find out why loved ones never returned from distribution hubs run by notorious GHF.
- [Milei vetoes pension, disability spending increases as Argentina feels cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/milei-vetoes-pension-disability-spending-increases-as-argentina-feels-cuts/): Despite his austerity measures, the president’s party is expected to do well in the crucial October mid-term elections.
- [‘Her Life Is In Danger’: Search For Missing British Woman Intensifies In Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/her-life-is-in-danger-search-for-missing-british-woman-intensifies-in-greece/): Bourda was last spotted at Ofryni beach in Kavala, northern Greece, around midday local time on August 1.
- [Demands for justice on fifth anniversary of deadly Beirut port blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/demands-for-justice-on-fifth-anniversary-of-deadly-beirut-port-blast/): Hundreds gathered in Beirut to mark five years since the deadly port explosion that killed over 218 people.
- ["Basic Decency" Hochul Blasts Ted Cruz For Questioning Her Wearing A Headscarf At Cop's Funeral | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/basic-decency-hochul-blasts-ted-cruz-for-questioning-her-wearing-a-headscarf-at-cops-funeral-4k/): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who wore a headscarf to a Muslim police officer’s funeral, clapped back at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who seemed to mock her in a tweet. Cruz reposted a photo of Hochul at the funeral with the caption, “Um, wut?” Hochul responded saying, “I wore a headscarf to honor a fallen […]
- [Nancy Mace Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Bid In South Carolina With Bold Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/nancy-mace-launches-2026-gubernatorial-bid-in-south-carolina-with-bold-agenda/): The 2026 Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be highly competitive.
- [US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Israeli West Bank settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-visits-israeli-west-bank-settlement/): Johnson becomes the highest-ranking US official to visit an illegal settlement in the occupied Palestinian territory.
- [Applying For US Visa? You Could Soon Be Required To Pay Up To $15,000 As Visa Bond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/applying-for-us-visa-you-could-soon-be-required-to-pay-up-to-15000-as-visa-bond/): Travellers will now be required to enter the US within 30 days of their visa issuance.
- ["If She's Republican..." Trump Gushes Over Sydney Sweeney's Controversial American Eagle Ad | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/if-shes-republican-trump-gushes-over-sydney-sweeneys-controversial-american-eagle-ad-4k/): President Donald Trump has come out in support of actress Sydney Sweeney and her campaign American Eagle. He called the ad “fantastic” after learning that Sweeney was a registered Republican. The actress and American Eagle have come under heavy criticism for an advertisement many perceived having racial overtones because it plays on the words “genes” […]
- [Why have relations between Trump and Modi nosedived so quickly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/why-have-relations-between-trump-and-modi-nosedived-so-quickly/): The United States slaps 25 percent tariffs on a nation long viewed as an ally.
- [Commuters flee New Jersey train after fire breaks out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/commuters-flee-new-jersey-train-after-fire-breaks-out/): Passengers fled a smoke-filled carriage after a fire broke out beneath a train at Newport Station in Jersey City, US.
- ["Unjustified, Unreasonable" India Hits Back As Trump Threatens To Raise Tariffs Over Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/unjustified-unreasonable-india-hits-back-as-trump-threatens-to-raise-tariffs-over-russian-oil/): Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued import of Russian oil. The US President accused India of “buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it on the open market for big profits.” Trump had earlier imposed 25% tariff on India and an unspecified penalty for buying […]
- [‘We’re suffering’: People in Sudan’s el-Fasher eat animal fodder to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/were-suffering-people-in-sudans-el-fasher-eat-animal-fodder-to-survive/): A deadly cholera outbreak adds to the misery in a region that has witnessed fighting between the army and the rebels.
- [What ‘starvation’ really means, for the human body and for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/what-starvation-really-means-for-the-human-body-and-for-gaza/): What does starvation do to the body? And is famine inevitable in Gaza?
- [Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF, government forces clash in Aleppo province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/syrias-kurdish-led-sdf-government-forces-clash-in-aleppo-province/): The Syrian Democratic Forces alleges that Damascus-linked factions attacked four of its positions early on Monday.
- [Israel court halts government’s firing of attorney general investigating PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/israel-court-halts-governments-firing-of-attorney-general-investigating-pm/): Baharav-Miara at loggerheads with Netanyahu over corruption charges, his ‘judicial coup’, and sacking of Shin Bet chief.
- [Two Killed, Six Wounded In LA After-Party Shooting; Police Investigation Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/two-killed-six-wounded-in-la-after-party-shooting-police-investigation-underway/): The identities of the deceased have not yet been fully released by police.
- ['No More Talks With Asim-Led Hybrid Regime': Imran Khan's Message Ahead Of PTI Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/no-more-talks-with-asim-led-hybrid-regime-imran-khans-message-ahead-of-pti-protests-2/): In his message, Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan said even if the establishment puts him in jail for 10 years, he will endure it for the “sake of democracy and nation”
- [Displaced Sudanese struggle to survive in Tawila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/displaced-sudanese-struggle-to-survive-in-tawila/): Sudanese women who fled el-Fasher say Rapid Support Forces fighters killed and raped people during their escape.
- [Ukraine says foreign ‘mercenaries’ from various countries aiding Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/ukraine-says-foreign-mercenaries-from-various-countries-aiding-russia/): Moscow already helped by Pyongyang; Zelenskyy says China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, African fighters on board.
- [Builders of Boeing weapons and fighter jets go on strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/builders-of-boeing-weapons-and-fighter-jets-go-on-strike/): Three plants in Illinois and Missouri have seen thousands of US workers join the picket line.
- [Switzerland Eyes 'More Attractive' Offer For Donald Trump After Being Slapped With 39% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/04/switzerland-eyes-more-attractive-offer-for-donald-trump-after-being-slapped-with-39-tariffs/): Switzerland is facing 39% US tariffs on its products, the fourth-highest amount of duties after Brazil, Syria, Myanmar and Laos.
- [Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/tech-giants-turning-blind-eye-to-child-sex-abuse-australian-watchdog-says/): Commissioner’s recommendations for tech companies include measures that have been criticised on privacy grounds.
- [Why are people in Sudan’s el-Fasher starving?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/why-are-people-in-sudans-el-fasher-starving/): A siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has caused a famine in North Darfur’s capital el-Fasher.
- [Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/iran-executes-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel/): Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reported that Rouzbeh Vadi relayed classified information to Israel’s Mossad.
- [What is Trump’s $15,000 visa bonds programme – and who does it affect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/what-is-trumps-15000-visa-bonds-programme-and-who-does-it-affect/): Visitors from countries with high visa overstays will be targeted. Some 40 percent of undocumented migrants overstay.
- [Fact check: Did Democrats take action over Epstein case transparency?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/fact-check-did-democrats-take-action-over-epstein-case-transparency/): As lawmakers seek Epstein case files, Johnson and Trump criticise Democrats for inaction during previous administration.
- ['Half Of Pakistan's Bureaucracy Preparing Foreign Exit Via Portugal': Defence Minister's Explosive Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/half-of-pakistans-bureaucracy-preparing-foreign-exit-via-portugal-defence-ministers-explosive-claims/): Khawaja Asif alleged that over half of Pakistan’s bureaucratic elite have purchased property in Portugal using what he called ‘black money’
- [Trump’s transshipment crackdown spells danger for Southeast Asian economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trumps-transshipment-crackdown-spells-danger-for-southeast-asian-economies/): Trump’s 40 percent tariff on transshipped goods casts clouds over ‘China Plus One’ manufacturing model.
- [At least 20 Palestinians killed after aid truck overturns in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/at-least-20-palestinians-killed-after-aid-truck-overturns-in-central-gaza/): Vehicle overturned after Israeli forces directed it down an ‘unsafe road’, local officials tell WAFA news agency.
- ['Emerging From Low Point': Chinese Media Stresses Mutual Benefit, Shared Development With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/emerging-from-low-point-chinese-media-stresses-mutual-benefit-shared-development-with-india/): A Chinese state-run editorial said China-India ties are improving and highlighted the need for practical cooperation and mutual benefit. It also urged both nations to build trust.
- [Passengers Grasp Oxygen Masks As Smoke Fills Cabin On Paris-Bound Flight After Bird Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/passengers-grasp-oxygen-masks-as-smoke-fills-cabin-on-paris-bound-flight-after-bird-strike/): A Paris-bound Iberia flight made an emergency landing after a bird hit damaged the nose. Passengers panicked due to smoke, using oxygen masks. No injuries reported.
- [Trump Forms LA Olympics Task Force, Warns Russian Oil Buyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-forms-la-olympics-task-force-warns-russian-oil-buyers/): Donald Trump signs an executive order creating a White House task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, pledging a safe and “historically successful” event. He also says he will decide after talks with Moscow whether to impose steep tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil. n18oc_crux
- [Trump Decries "Horrible" Hamas Hostage Video, Declines Comment of Israel's Gaza Takeover Plan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-decries-horrible-hamas-hostage-video-declines-comment-of-israels-gaza-takeover-plan-4k/): US President Donald Trump declined to say whether he supported or opposed a potential military takeover of Gaza by Israel. “I really can’t say, that’s going to be pretty much up to Israel”, Trump told reporter when asked if he backed Israel reoccupying all of Gaza. Trump’s remarks came just hours after Israeli PM held […]
- [What A Nuclear Attack Means And Why The Threat Is More Real Than Ever | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/what-a-nuclear-attack-means-and-why-the-threat-is-more-real-than-ever-photos/): Hiroshima was the first city destroyed by a nuclear weapon but many fear it may not be the last. Let’s dive into what a nuclear attack means and why its threat is still relevant.
- [Trump Calls India ‘Dead Economy’, But His Largest Real Estate Business Outside US Is Here: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-calls-india-dead-economy-but-his-largest-real-estate-business-outside-us-is-here-report/): Until last year, the Trump Organization forged tie-ups with top builders and earned at least Rs 175 crore from 7 projects in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Gurugram, said IE report
- [Son Heung-min completes Los Angeles transfer from Tottenham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/son-heung-min-completes-los-angeles-transfer-from-tottenham/): Son Heung-min left the Spurs squad on their tour of his native South Korea on Tuesday to fly to Los Angeles.
- [Japan’s Hiroshima marks 80 years since US atomic bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/japans-hiroshima-marks-80-years-since-us-atomic-bombing/): Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, warns of the dangers of rising global militarism.
- [US envoy Witkoff in Russia as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-envoy-witkoff-in-russia-as-trumps-ukraine-ceasefire-deadline-looms/): President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.
- [Trump Jokes of ‘Athletic’ Win After Receiving 1984 Olympic Medals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-jokes-of-athletic-win-after-receiving-1984-olympic-medals/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘The memory comes back’: Abducted children return traumatised in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/the-memory-comes-back-abducted-children-return-traumatised-in-mozambique/): For years, an ISIL-affiliated armed group has waged a campaign of looting, violence and abductions in Cabo Delgado.
- [US President Donald Trump says Gaza occupation is ‘up to Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-president-donald-trump-says-gaza-occupation-is-up-to-israel/): US President Donald Trump said that an Israeli reoccupation of Gaza would be ‘up to Israel’.
- [Hiroshima Day 2025: 80 Years Since World's First Atomic Bomb During WWII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/hiroshima-day-2025-80-years-since-worlds-first-atomic-bomb-during-wwii/): 80 Years of Hiroshima: History and significance of the world’s first atomic bombing in the Japanese city.
- [From Syria To Ukraine: How Wife Melania Shaped Trump's Foreign Policies On Global Stage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/from-syria-to-ukraine-how-wife-melania-shaped-trumps-foreign-policies-on-global-stage/): From Syrian Civil War to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US First Lady Melania Trump has reportedly played a significant role in shaping the US president’s foreign policy.
- [Brazilian TV Reporter’s Phone Snatched On Camera Moments Before Going Live On Air | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/brazilian-tv-reporters-phone-snatched-on-camera-moments-before-going-live-on-air-video/): The TV reporter later confirmed that she recovered her phone after the suspect dropped it while fleeing
- ['Most Likely': Donald Trump Endorses JD Vance As Heir Apparent For 2028 Presidential Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/most-likely-donald-trump-endorses-jd-vance-as-heir-apparent-for-2028-presidential-race/): Donald Trump also floated the idea of Secretary of State Marco Rubio joining future Republican ticket as Vance’s partner
- [Caught In Trump's Crosshairs, Stanford University Lays Off Over 360 Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/caught-in-trumps-crosshairs-stanford-university-lays-off-over-360-employees/): University officials directly attributed the financial strain to Trump-era policy shifts—including targeted cutbacks to federal research grants and an increase in the endowment tax
- [Why Is A Japanese Anime Pirate Flag Causing A Political Uproar In Indonesia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/why-is-a-japanese-anime-pirate-flag-causing-a-political-uproar-in-indonesia/): As Indonesia prepares to mark 80 years of independence, a fictional pirate flag from the ‘One Piece’ anime is flying high, in protest. Here’s why it’s going viral
- [Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by record bleaching as oceans warm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/australias-great-barrier-reef-hit-by-record-bleaching-as-oceans-warm/): New Australian government report finds coral decline across the reef due to ‘climate change-induced heat stress’.
- [Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/russia-china-naval-forces-to-carry-out-joint-asia-pacific-patrol-report/): Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan.
- [US-India relations hit new low despite Trump-Modi bromance: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-india-relations-hit-new-low-despite-trump-modi-bromance-whats-next/): India won’t give up on Russia or its strategic autonomy, experts say, even as areas of friction with the US grow.
- ['Negotiate As Friends': Singer Mary Millben Urges US-India Unity Amid Trump's Tariff Tantrums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/negotiate-as-friends-singer-mary-millben-urges-us-india-unity-amid-trumps-tariff-tantrums/): Mary Millben has called on Donald Trump and PM Modi to resolve tariff disputes amicably, stressing that both countries need each other.
- ['Charity Building Used For Terrorism': Sikh Broadcaster Writes To Canada PM Over 'Khalistan Embassy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/charity-building-used-for-terrorism-sikh-broadcaster-writes-to-canada-pm-over-khalistan-embassy/): Local radio station head Maninder Gill has demanded government scrutiny over a community centre built with $150,000 in provincial grants, now converted into ‘Embassy of Khalistan’.
- [Russia protests Israeli settler attack on diplomatic vehicle in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/russia-protests-israeli-settler-attack-on-diplomatic-vehicle-in-west-bank/): Moscow says Israeli troops did not intervene as settlers attacked a Russian diplomatic vehicle and threatened diplomats.
- [Trump says four candidates in running for Fed chair, rules out Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-says-four-candidates-in-running-for-fed-chair-rules-out-bessent/): US president says the Treasury secretary wishes to stay in his current role.
- [Donald Trump Plans To 'Take Over' Gaza Aid Effort Amid Hunger Crisis: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/donald-trump-plans-to-take-over-gaza-aid-effort-amid-hunger-crisis-report/): Donald Trump is reportedly planning to expand his involvement in managing humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing worsening starvation and inadequate Israeli response.
- [Four Killed After Medical Plane Crashes While Landing On Navajo Nation In Arizona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/four-killed-after-medical-plane-crashes-while-landing-on-navajo-nation-in-arizona/): According to the Navajo Police Department, the crew was en route to pick up a patient from a local hospital
- ['Will Call PM Modi, Xi': Brazilian President Refuses Talks With Donald Trump After Tariff Blow | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/will-call-pm-modi-xi-brazilian-president-refuses-talks-with-donald-trump-after-tariff-blow-watch/): Brazilian President Silva has said he will not initiate contact with Donald Trump to discuss tariffs, despite Trump’s recent remarks suggesting Lula could call him “anytime.”
- [World News Live Updates: SoftBank Invests Billions In Nvidia And TSMC Amid AI Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/world-news-live-updates-softbank-invests-billions-in-nvidia-and-tsmc-amid-ai-push/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [‘Federalise Washington DC’: Trump, Musk Land On Same Page After DOGE Staff Attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/federalise-washington-dc-trump-musk-land-on-same-page-after-doge-staff-attacked/): Donald Trump and Elon Musk said that a DOGE staffer was attacked in Washington DC. Both shared the same opinion to federalise the capital city.
- [Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Legal Team Reaches Out To Trump Seeking Pardon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/sean-diddy-combs-legal-team-reaches-out-to-trump-seeking-pardon-report/): The White House has not confirmed whether President Trump is considering granting clemency
- [US crime rates dropped in 2024, new FBI report shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-crime-rates-dropped-in-2024-new-fbi-report-shows/): Murder offences decrease by 14.9 percent as US public safety continues to improve after pandemic, according to FBI data.
- [US charges Chinese nationals with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-charges-chinese-nationals-with-illegally-shipping-nvidia-chips-to-china/): Prosecutors say two men ‘knowingly and willfully’ used California-based company to evade export controls on AI chips.
- [Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders for peace talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-to-host-armenia-azerbaijan-leaders-for-peace-talks-report/): Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders met in the UAE last month but reached no breakthrough in the decades-long conflict.
- [What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/what-is-the-chikungunya-virus-how-are-countries-such-as-china-battling-it/): Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries.
- [NASA Aims For Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030 To Beat China, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/nasa-aims-for-nuclear-reactor-on-moon-by-2030-to-beat-china-russia/): The envisioned system would generate at least 100 kilowatts of power, which is enough to support lunar bases, research missions, and future commercial activity.
- [‘Don't Know Anything’: Trump Caught Off Guard As India Calls Out US Over Russian Purchases | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/dont-know-anything-trump-caught-off-guard-as-india-calls-out-us-over-russian-purchases-watch/): Donald Trump was asked about India’s response to his criticism of New Delhi buying Russian oil, after which he was taken off guard, as he responded to the reporter’s question.
- [Homes Swept Away, Hundreds Missing: Flash Flood Engulfs Riverside Village In India's Uttarakhand |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/homes-swept-away-hundreds-missing-flash-flood-engulfs-riverside-village-in-indias-uttarakhand-4k/): Dozens of people are feared trapped after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Terrifying videos from the site of the accident show a giant stream of water gushing through the area and engulfing Dhanali, a small riverside village. Buildings fell like a pack of cards as the surging waters […]
- ['Futuristic' Ground With Nap Zone, Special Staff To 'Play With Over-Active Kids'. It's Located In...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/futuristic-ground-with-nap-zone-special-staff-to-play-with-over-active-kids-its-located-in/): A viral video shows a stunning indoor playground in Beijing that feels more like a futuristic theme park.
- [Titan Submersible Disaster Could Have Been Prevented, Claims US Coast Guard Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/titan-submersible-disaster-could-have-been-prevented-claims-us-coast-guard-report/): The 327-page report details a series of technical and procedural failures that were identified well before the doomed expedition.
- [“Most Favoured At This Point”: Trump Backs JD Vance As Heir Apparent For 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/most-favoured-at-this-point-trump-backs-jd-vance-as-heir-apparent-for-2028/): In addition to praising Vance, the President also expressed admiration for Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- [Colombia’s President Petro accuses Peru of annexing disputed Amazon island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/colombias-president-petro-accuses-peru-of-annexing-disputed-amazon-island/): The island of Santa Rosa sits in the Amazon River between Colombia and Peru, with Lima recently naming it a district.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,259](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1259/): Here are the key events on day 1,259 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [From Amazon to the Gaza flotilla – the journey of an activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/from-amazon-to-the-gaza-flotilla-the-journey-of-an-activist/): Chris Smalls recounts Israeli imprisonment after joining Gaza aid flotilla, and worldwide solidarity of the activism.
- [Investigating Sheikh Hasina’s final days in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/investigating-sheikh-hasinas-final-days-in-bangladesh/): Al Jazeera investigates how a powerful student protest movement ended a political dynasty in Bangladesh.
- [Trump says it is ‘up to Israel’ whether to occupy all of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-says-it-is-up-to-israel-whether-to-occupy-all-of-gaza/): US president’s comments come amid warnings that expanding Israeli operations would be ‘catastrophic’ for Palestinians.
- [Clintons Among Key Figures Facing Subpoenas In GOP-Led Epstein Inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/clintons-among-key-figures-facing-subpoenas-in-gop-led-epstein-inquiry/): The Department of Justice has also been subpoenaed to produce records “related to” Epstein.
- [Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/nigeria-sportswomen-dominate-again-but-pay-remains-an-issue/): Nigeria’s women lifted the AfroBasket and Africa Cup of Nations titles this summer, but pay remains a dirty word.
- [Son Heung-min makes Los Angeles trip ahead of MLS move from Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/son-heung-min-makes-los-angeles-trip-ahead-of-mls-move-from-spurs/): Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he will be leaving the Premier League club this summer.
- [UN says nearly 60,000 displaced by heavy fighting in northern Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/un-says-nearly-60000-displaced-by-heavy-fighting-in-northern-mozambique/): Escalating attacks in Cabo Delgado are taking place amid major cuts in international aid.
- [Trump appoints task force to ensure ‘safe, seamless’ LA Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-appoints-task-force-to-ensure-safe-seamless-la-olympics/): President Donald Trump creates LA28 task force to prepare for the first Olympics in the US since the 2002 Winter Games.
- [DoJ Arrests Two Chinese Nationals For Illegally Exporting AI Microchips To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/doj-arrests-two-chinese-nationals-for-illegally-exporting-ai-microchips-to-china/): The individuals have been identified as Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, both 28 years old.
- [Tourists from Malawi and Zambia are first to face $15,000 visa bonds in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/tourists-from-malawi-and-zambia-are-first-to-face-15000-visa-bonds-in-us/): Advocates have denounced the bond scheme as a ‘legalised shakedown’ that profits from vulnerable, lawful travellers.
- [House Committee Subpoenas The Clintons, Top Former DOJ Officials For Testimony On Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/house-committee-subpoenas-the-clintons-top-former-doj-officials-for-testimony-on-jeffrey-epstein/): The House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case issued subpoenas to former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and several top former Justice Department officials for their testimony. The committee also issued a subpoena to the Justice Department for “records related to” Epstein. That subpoena directs DOJ to turn over the “full, […]
- [President of Egypt accuses Israel of ‘systematic genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/president-of-egypt-accuses-israel-of-systematic-genocide/): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has accused Israel of carrying out a “systematic genocide” in Gaza.
- [Israeli forces kill more than 80 people across Gaza as starvation worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/israeli-forces-kill-more-than-80-people-across-gaza-as-starvation-worsens/): Among the Palestinians killed are scores of aid seekers and eight who lost their lives due to hunger and malnutrition.
- [Did Trump Joke About Installing Nuclear Missiles During White House Roof Walk? | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/did-trump-joke-about-installing-nuclear-missiles-during-white-house-roof-walk-watch/): The incident comes amid growing tensions between the United States and Russia.
- [Sunjay Kapur’s Death Being Treated As Non-Suspicious, Clarifies UK Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/sunjay-kapurs-death-being-treated-as-non-suspicious-clarifies-uk-police/): Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, approached the UK authorities for a detailed investigation into her son’s death.
- ["Country Over Politics" Texas Democrats Hunker Down In Blue States, House Fails To Reach Quorum | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/country-over-politics-texas-democrats-hunker-down-in-blue-states-house-fails-to-reach-quorum-4k/): Democratic legislators from Texas are still hunkered down in various blue states across the country, as they maintain their quorum break over a new congressional map proposed by state Republicans. Illinois governor JB Pritzker, who has welcomed several fleeing lawmakers, said that Texas Democrats are “leading the way in choosing courage and country over politics […]
- [How will Gaza care for the 150,000 injured in Israel’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/how-will-gaza-care-for-the-150000-injured-in-israels-war/): Impact of war’s consequences to be felt beyond this generation.
- [US lawmakers criticise possible AI use in personalised flight ticket prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/us-lawmakers-criticise-possible-ai-use-in-personalised-flight-ticket-prices/): Major US carriers deny using AI to set prices for individual consumers.
- [Schoolboy makes Hiroshima bombing personal for Peace Park visitors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/schoolboy-makes-hiroshima-bombing-personal-for-peace-park-visitors/): In Hiroshima’s Peace Park, a young guide helps visitors grasp the impact of the world’s first nuclear bombing.
- [Tennessee executes Byron Black despite concerns about his defibrillator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/tennessee-executes-byron-black-despite-concerns-about-his-defibrillator/): Black’s US lawyers raised concerns that his heart implant could shock him back to life, leading to undue suffering.
- [Major flooding in Hong Kong as highest weather warning issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/major-flooding-in-hong-kong-as-highest-weather-warning-issued/): Record-breaking rains flooded parts of Hong Kong, as the city recorded its highest August rainfall since 1884.
- [Remembering the original Superman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/remembering-the-original-superman/): The rebellious, radical Superman was dangerous. He could inspire. And so he had to be coopted.
- [Covering 14 years of Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/covering-14-years-of-syria/): Zeina Khodr takes us through 14 years of reporting on Syria.
- [Sri Lanka parliament votes to fire impeached police chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/sri-lanka-parliament-votes-to-fire-impeached-police-chief/): The move comes after a commission found Deshabandu Tennakoon guilty of gross abuse of power.
- [Attempt To Burn Down US ICE Office In Washington Amid Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/attempt-to-burn-down-us-ice-office-in-washington-amid-crackdown-on-illegal-immigrants/): A suspected arsonist targeted a US immigration building in Washington, days after protests and rising anger over mass deportations.
- [Netanyahu Defiant On Gaza Conquest, Vows Hamas Defeat, "Hezbollah Missiles Will Fall On Israel If.."](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/netanyahu-defiant-on-gaza-conquest-vows-hamas-defeat-hezbollah-missiles-will-fall-on-israel-if/): Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned that missiles would destroy Israel “in an hour” if it resumed a broad war on LebanonQassem refused to accept any timetable on handing over weapons to the Lebanese state while Israeli strikes continued, as the government holds a session on the issue n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [40-Year-Old Spirit Airlines Pilot Allegedly Stalked Teen Girls, Arrested At New Orleans Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/40-year-old-spirit-airlines-pilot-allegedly-stalked-teen-girls-arrested-at-new-orleans-airport/): US pilot arrested at airport over stalking charges involving 12- and 17-year-old girls.
- [‘Crushing Family Budgets’: Critics Say Trump’s Tariffs Are Driving Up Everyday Costs For Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/crushing-family-budgets-critics-say-trumps-tariffs-are-driving-up-everyday-costs-for-americans/): NY Governor Kathy Hochul further said Trump’s tariffs were nothing but a disguised tax that was burdening hardworking families and filling the pockets of billionaires.
- [US House panel subpoenas Epstein files from Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/us-house-panel-subpoenas-epstein-files-from-trump-administration/): Oversight Committee also issues deposition subpoenas for former top US officials, including Bill and Hillary Clinton.
- [One year on, protesters celebrate fall of Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/one-year-on-protesters-celebrate-fall-of-sheikh-hasina/): Thousands rallied in Bangladesh to mark one year since protests forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
- [On revolution anniversary, Bangladesh’s Yunus announces national elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/on-revolution-anniversary-bangladeshs-yunus-announces-national-elections/): Interim leader says first national polls since overthrow of Sheikh Hasina to be held in February.
- [NSA Ajit Doval Arrives In Moscow Amid Escalating US-India Tensions Over Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/nsa-ajit-doval-arrives-in-moscow-amid-escalating-us-india-tensions-over-russian-oil/): National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visits Russia to strengthen ties amid US tensions over India’s Russian oil purchases.
- [Earthquake Strikes Near New York City Again, Second Tremor In Four Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/earthquake-strikes-near-new-york-city-again-second-tremor-in-four-days/): A 2.7 magnitude quake hit Hillsdale, NJ, with tremors reported in parts of NYC.
- [Trump accuses banks of discriminating against his supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-accuses-banks-of-discriminating-against-his-supporters/): The White House is said to be preparing an order calling for regulators to review US financial institutions.
- [Jewish Britons decry ban on Palestine Action as ‘illegitimate, unethical’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/jewish-britons-decry-ban-on-palestine-action-as-illegitimate-unethical/): Hundreds rally near Downing Street as delegation delivers letter to UK government calling for sanctions on Israel.
- [Anti-India rallies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over disputed status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/anti-india-rallies-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-over-disputed-status/): The protests mark the sixth anniversary of India’s revocation of Kashmir’s semiautonomous status.
- [Rwanda agrees to accept ‘third-party’ migrant deportations from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/rwanda-agrees-to-accept-third-party-migrant-deportations-from-the-us/): As many as 250 migrants may be deported to Rwanda under the plan, as part of Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
- [Thousands in Sudan’s besieged el-Fasher at ‘risk of starvation’, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/thousands-in-sudans-besieged-el-fasher-at-risk-of-starvation-un-warns/): North Darfur’s capital has been under RSF siege for more than a year with key roads blocked and supplies running out.
- [Man Utd and Newcastle make Sesko bids as Leipzig admit ‘concrete’ interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/man-utd-and-newcastle-make-sesko-bids-as-leipzig-admit-concrete-interest/): Benjamin Sesko tops the summer’s transfer targets, with striker’s football club Leipzig revealing ‘concrete interest’.
- [Deadly Titan implosion en route to Titanic ‘preventable’: US Coast Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/deadly-titan-implosion-en-route-to-titanic-preventable-us-coast-guard/): ‘Inadequate design’ of submersible named as primary reason for accident that killed five people.
- [German club backs out of signing Israel striker after fan backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/german-club-backs-out-of-signing-israel-striker-after-fan-backlash/): Israel international Shon Weissman was expected to complete move from Spain’s Granada to Germany’s Fortuna Dusseldorf.
- [China, Russia Stage Submarine Rescue Drill Amid Trump’s Nuke Posturing, Putin "Defies" Ultimatum |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/china-russia-stage-submarine-rescue-drill-amid-trumps-nuke-posturing-putin-defies-ultimatum-4k/): China and Russia initiated joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan amid mounting tensions with the United States The drills, dubbed ‘Joint Sea-2025,’ began near the Russian port of Vladivostok and will continue for three days, China’s Defense Ministry confirmed n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why is Ghislaine Maxwell so central to Trump-Epstein conspiracy theories?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/why-is-ghislaine-maxwell-so-central-to-trump-epstein-conspiracy-theories/): With prison move, Justice Department meeting and possible Congress testimony, Trump faces scrutiny from his own base
- [Reality or fantasy: Is the two-state solution still achievable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/reality-or-fantasy-is-the-two-state-solution-still-achievable/): Even though several countries have moved to recognise a Palestinian state, many observers say it’s too late.
- [How much aid has entered Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/how-much-aid-has-entered-gaza/): Gaza faces famine as convoys are delayed and deaths from hunger rise amid Israel’s ongoing military assault.
- [The airdrops on Gaza are a PR stunt, not a humanitarian operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/the-airdrops-on-gaza-are-a-pr-stunt-not-a-humanitarian-operation/): The meagre amount of food dropped from the sky does not reach the hungry, but it does cover up global complicity.
- [‘Don’t Burn A Relationship’: Nikki Haley Cautions Trump On India, Flags China Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/dont-burn-a-relationship-nikki-haley-cautions-trump-on-india-flags-china-concerns/): Nikki Haley criticized Donald Trump’s tariff threat on Indian goods, warning it could harm the US-India partnership.
- [Muhammad Yunus Says Bangladesh Parliamentary Election To Take Place In February](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/muhammad-yunus-says-bangladesh-parliamentary-election-to-take-place-in-february/): Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced parliamentary elections for February 2025.
- [Trump Ally Bolsonaro Under House Arrest, Lula Reminds US Of "Helping Stage A Coup" In Brazil | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/05/trump-ally-bolsonaro-under-house-arrest-lula-reminds-us-of-helping-stage-a-coup-in-brazil-4k/): A Brazilian judge on August 4, placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for breaking a social media banSupreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest order, saying the right-wing firebrand did not comply with judicial restraining orders n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Are sovereign wealth funds dumping Israeli investments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/are-sovereign-wealth-funds-dumping-israeli-investments/): The world’s largest fund will review its investment in Israeli companies amid Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation.
- [US-India relations at their ‘worst’ as Trump slaps 50 percent tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/us-india-relations-at-their-worst-as-trump-slaps-50-percent-tariff/): India is part of a small group of major economies without a deal. And it now faces the highest tariff rate globally.
- [Thailand, Cambodia border tensions continue as talks conclude in Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/thailand-cambodia-border-tensions-continue-as-talks-conclude-in-malaysia/): Border tensions continue as talks between officials from Thailand and Cambodia scheduled to conclude in Malaysia.
- [Suspect in murder of Israel embassy staffers in US indicted for hate crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/suspect-in-murder-of-israel-embassy-staffers-in-us-indicted-for-hate-crime/): Authorities charged the defendant with carrying out a hate crime, with the murders described as calculated and planned.
- [Mother Stunned After 6-Year-Old Daughter Attacked In Ireland: 'They Were Staring, Laughing At Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/mother-stunned-after-6-year-old-daughter-attacked-in-ireland-they-were-staring-laughing-at-me/): The girl’s mother shared that the attack occurred on Monday, August 4, while the 6-year-old was playing outside her home with friends.
- [FAA Grounds United Airlines Flights Across US Airports Amid System-Wide Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/faa-grounds-united-airlines-flights-across-us-airports-amid-system-wide-outage/): According to DownDetector, reports of technical issues began surfacing around 8 pm EDT on Wednesday.
- ['You're Going To See...': Donald Trump Signals Secondary Sanctions On Other Russian Oil Buyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/youre-going-to-see-donald-trump-signals-secondary-sanctions-on-other-russian-oil-buyers/): Donald Trump signaled secondary sanctions on other countries purchasing Russian oil, hours after announcing a 25 per cent tariff on India, also hinting that China could be next.
- [Netanyahu Eyes 'Full Conquest' Of Gaza Strip, Israeli Military Chief Warns Against Takeover | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-eyes-full-conquest-of-gaza-strip-israeli-military-chief-warns-against-takeover-4k/): Israel’s military chief warned against a full takeover of Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers ordering the “conquest’ of the besieged territory. Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir cautioned that fully conquering Gaza would trap the military within the enclave and put the remaining hostages at risk. Zamir said such a move would also increase the […]
- [Trump Hints At Secondary Sanctions Hours After Additional 25% Tariffs On India | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-hints-at-secondary-sanctions-hours-after-additional-25-tariffs-on-india-watch/): The administration has been leveraging economic tools such as sanctions and tariffs as part of its strategy to isolate Moscow.
- [US Woman Wakes From Coma Moments Before Organ Retrieval Surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/us-woman-wakes-from-coma-moments-before-organ-retrieval-surgery/): Danella Gallegos was admitted to Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2022 after a severe medical emergency left her in a coma.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,260](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1260/): Here are the key events on day 1,260 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Italy Approves $15.5 Billion Plan To Build World’s Longest Suspension Bridge To Sicily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/italy-approves-15-5-billion-plan-to-build-worlds-longest-suspension-bridge-to-sicily/): The green light came after a careful review by an interministerial committee responsible for overseeing major public investments.
- [Apple To Invest $100 Billion In US Manufacturing Over Next Four Years, Says Tim Cook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/apple-to-invest-100-billion-in-us-manufacturing-over-next-four-years-says-tim-cook/): Apple has been under increasing scrutiny from the Trump administration in recent months.
- [A migrant march in Mexico continues despite scrutiny of organiser’s arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/a-migrant-march-in-mexico-continues-despite-scrutiny-of-organisers-arrest/): One of the organisers, Luis Garcia Villagran, was detained for alleged human trafficking in the lead-up to the march.
- [Call for end to forced starvation, targeted killing of journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/call-for-end-to-forced-starvation-targeted-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera Media Network signs joint letter stating journalists being starved to death ‘deliberately, and in real time’.
- [MSF ‘overwhelmed’ in Ethiopia’s southwest following aid cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/msf-overwhelmed-in-ethiopias-southwest-following-aid-cuts/): Health facilities juggling rising cases of infant hunger, malaria, in an area that also shelters thousands of refugees.
- [Trump Could Meet Putin In-Person Next Week Amid Ceasefire Push: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-could-meet-putin-in-person-next-week-amid-ceasefire-push-reports/): The development follows a recent meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Trump Hints At 100% Tariffs On Imported Semiconductors, Exempts US Manufacturers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-hints-at-100-tariffs-on-imported-semiconductors-exempts-us-manufacturers/): The move is intended to pressure global tech firms to establish or expand their manufacturing facilities within the US.
- [Who Is Quornelius Radford? Suspect Behind Fort Stewart Shooting In Georgia Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/who-is-quornelius-radford-suspect-behind-fort-stewart-shooting-in-georgia-arrested/): Military officials have so far found no reports of behavioural red flags prior to the incident.
- [White House says Trump is ‘open’ to talks with Putin and Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/white-house-says-trump-is-open-to-talks-with-putin-and-zelenskyy/): Administration says Russia expressed ‘desire to meet with President Trump’ and that the US wants war in Ukraine to end.
- [Five US soldiers shot at Army base in state of Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/five-us-soldiers-shot-at-army-base-in-state-of-georgia/): Five soldiers were shot during an active shooter incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in the state of Georgia.
- [Dire blood shortage in Gaza as deaths from Israeli attacks, starvation grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/dire-blood-shortage-in-gaza-as-deaths-from-israeli-attacks-starvation-grow/): With so many Gaza Palestinians facing malnutrition, donors unable to give in the besieged enclave.
- [Could Trump’s trade strategy forge new alliances against him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/could-trumps-trade-strategy-forge-new-alliances-against-him/): Russia, India, China and Brazil refuse to bend to US tariffs.
- [Israeli captive families confront police outside army headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/israeli-captive-families-confront-police-outside-army-headquarters/): The families are demanding that military action not be taken in areas of Gaza where their relatives may be held.
- [Emergency Landing Causes Temporary Runway Shutdown At Birmingham Airport | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/emergency-landing-causes-temporary-runway-shutdown-at-birmingham-airport-watch/): The disruption was triggered by a small aircraft that was forced to make an emergency landing at approximately 1:40 pm local time.
- ["Philippines Will Be Drawn in Taiwan War..." Marcos Reveals Manila's Plan if China Attacks US Ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/philippines-will-be-drawn-in-taiwan-war-marcos-reveals-manilas-plan-if-china-attacks-us-ally/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. weighed in on the rising tensions over Taiwan. Marcos said a conflict between China and the United States would inevitably draw the Philippines in, not by choice, but due to geography. Marcos said while Manila would approach such a crisis with great hesitation, defending Philippine territory and sovereignty would be […]
- [Philippines' Marcos Says ‘No Role’ in Sara Duterte's Impeachment, Fears "Murder Plot" Against Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/philippines-marcos-says-no-role-in-sara-dutertes-impeachment-fears-murder-plot-against-him/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the president has “very little role to play” in the vice president Sara Duterte’s impeachment process. On being asked if he thought Duterte was capable of hatching an alleged assassination plot against him, the president said, “there always is some kind of threat.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Brazil requests World Trade Organization consultation over Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/brazil-requests-world-trade-organization-consultation-over-trump-tariffs/): Brazil’s President Lula claims Donald Trump ‘doesn’t want to talk’ to negotiate better trade terms for both countries.
- [Floating lanterns for peace on 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/floating-lanterns-for-peace-on-80th-anniversary-of-hiroshima-bombing/): Hundreds gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb.
- [Ghana helicopter crash kills defence, environment ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/ghana-helicopter-crash-kills-defence-environment-ministers/): A helicopter crash in Ghana’s Ashanti region killed the country’s defence and environment ministers.
- [Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as competition grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/wegovy-maker-novo-nordisk-warns-of-layoffs-as-competition-grows/): Sales slump especially in the US market as Wegovy’s grip on the obesity drug market loosens.
- [Indian Ministry Of External Affairs Slams U.S. President Trump | Trump Tariffs On India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/indian-ministry-of-external-affairs-slams-u-s-president-trump-trump-tariffs-on-india-news18/): | The Indian Ministry of External Affairs slams US President Trump for ‘double standard’ n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [U.S Pushes For Ceasefire Between Russia-Ukraine Amid Tensions | Russia Ukraine War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/u-s-pushes-for-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-amid-tensions-russia-ukraine-war-news18/): | US pushes for ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine amid tensions. Trump to maintain action on Russia trade partners. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir To Visit US, His Second Trip In Two Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/pakistans-army-chief-asim-munir-to-visit-us-his-second-trip-in-two-months/): Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir will visit the US for the CENTCOM change in command, his second trip in two months.
- [Trump Raises India Tariffs To 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases, Modi's NSA Visits Moscow | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-raises-india-tariffs-to-50-over-russian-oil-purchases-modis-nsa-visits-moscow-4k/): US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That will raise the total tariff on Indian imports to the United States to 50%, which is among the highest rates imposed by the US. The new rate will come into effect in […]
- [US Hails Putin Talks But Says Sanctions On Russia’s Trade Partners Still Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-hails-putin-talks-but-says-sanctions-on-russias-trade-partners-still-coming/): US plans new sanctions on Russia’s trading partners despite “productive” talks in Moscow.
- [Putin-Witkoff Talks "Productive," US 'nuke Sniffer' Jet Flies Near Russian Nuclear Site for 14 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/putin-witkoff-talks-productive-us-nuke-sniffer-jet-flies-near-russian-nuclear-site-for-14-hours/): Russian President Vladimir Putin held “constructive” talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow over the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin said on July 6 The meeting between Putin and Witkoff concluded after three hours, Russian state-media reportedMeanwhile, a US plane designed to track nuclear testing in the atmosphere flew close to Russia’s nuclear bases […]
- [Pakistan’s Move To Deport Afghan Refugees By Sept 1 Raises Concern From UNHCR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/pakistans-move-to-deport-afghan-refugees-by-sept-1-raises-concern-from-unhcr/): The refugees will now be allowed a 25-day “grace period” from August 4 to August 31 to voluntarily repatriate.
- [Syria signs $14bn infrastructure deals, will revamp Damascus airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/syria-signs-14bn-infrastructure-deals-will-revamp-damascus-airport/): Syria’s fledgling government has sought investment to reconstruct the country after its devastating yearslong civil war.
- [Public opinion is split as US marks 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/public-opinion-is-split-as-us-marks-80th-anniversary-of-hiroshima-bombing/): Americans are divided between support and opposition for the US decision to drop an atomic bomb during World War II.
- [US sanctions Mexico cartel members, including rapper El Makabelico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-sanctions-mexico-cartel-members-including-rapper-el-makabelico/): Treasury aims to disrupt Cartel del Noreste’s leadership and financial networks tied to violence and drug trafficking.
- [Wildfire in southern France rages as firefighters fight for control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/wildfire-in-southern-france-rages-as-firefighters-fight-for-control/): A wildfire in southern France has burned an estimated 13,000 hectares, about the total for the entire country last year.
- [Boris Johnson Backs 'Brave' Trump’s Tariffs, Asks UK And Europe To Follow: 'Have The Guts?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/boris-johnson-backs-brave-trumps-tariffs-asks-uk-and-europe-to-follow-have-the-guts/): Boris Johnson supports Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, calling it “brave, principled and logical.”
- [What Is Alpha-gal Syndrome? The Tick-Borne Allergy Making Red Meat And Dairy Dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/what-is-alpha-gal-syndrome-the-tick-borne-allergy-making-red-meat-and-dairy-dangerous/): Alpha-gal Syndrome from tick bites causes severe allergies to red meat and dairy, with symptoms like itching, hives, and anaphylaxis
- [Five soldiers shot at US Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/five-soldiers-shot-at-us-armys-fort-stewart-in-georgia-base-reports/): Fort Stewart in Georgia locked down as active shooter reported, with casualties confirmed; situation remains ongoing.
- [M23 rebels killed 319 civilians in east DR Congo in July, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/m23-rebels-killed-319-civilians-in-east-dr-congo-in-july-un-says/): UN rights chief Volker Turk says the violence resulted in ‘one of the largest documented death tolls’ despite a truce.
- [$7 Billion Loan In Jeopardy? Pakistan Misses IMF Targets, Bailout At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/7-billion-loan-in-jeopardy-pakistan-misses-imf-targets-bailout-at-risk/): The provincial governments had given the understanding to the IMF and the federal government to generate PKR 1.2 trillion cash surpluses.
- [Wildfires and heatwaves grip southern Europe as evacuations ordered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/wildfires-and-heatwaves-grip-southern-europe-as-evacuations-ordered/): Deadly blaze in France and mass evacuations in Spain and Portugal as extreme temperatures fuel fire risk
- [Israeli settlers block Gaza-bound aid trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/israeli-settlers-block-gaza-bound-aid-trucks/): Israeli settlers attacked an aid convoy for the second time in days, delaying 30 trucks from Jordan on their way to Gaza
- [White House says Apple to invest billions in US manufacturing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/white-house-says-apple-to-invest-billions-in-us-manufacturing/): The White House is expected to announce the new deal as early as Wednesday.
- [Connected and Alone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/connected-and-alone/): We’re constantly online, but more disconnected than ever.
- [What Trump’s tariffs mean for Shein and Temu shoppers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/what-trumps-tariffs-mean-for-shein-and-temu-shoppers/): US President Trump is ending a duty-free loophole used by Shein and Temu, signalling major changes to online retail.
- [Israel pushes for more illegal settlements in occupied West Bank amid raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/israel-pushes-for-more-illegal-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank-amid-raids/): Plans to expand in the E1 area east of occupied East Jerusalem would bisect area and isolate Palestinian communities.
- [Netanyahu Faces “Military Coup”? Russia Blasts IDF "Inaction" Over ‘Settler Attack' on Diplomats |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/netanyahu-faces-military-coup-russia-blasts-idf-inaction-over-settler-attack-on-diplomats-4k/): Tensions at the top of Israel’s leadership escalated sharply, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son accusing the army chief of plotting a “coup”Yair Netanyahu leveled the explosive charge at the army chief amid reports of disagreements between the premier and senior generals over plans to retake Gaza n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Go Back To India': 6-Year-Old Indian Girl Assaulted In Ireland Amid String Of Racist Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/go-back-to-india-6-year-old-indian-girl-assaulted-in-ireland-amid-string-of-racist-attacks/): The victim’s mother said she was attacked by a gang of boys, who hit her in her private parts and punched her in the face, while calling her “dirty Indian”.
- [Ghana's Defence And Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/ghanas-defence-and-environment-ministers-killed-in-helicopter-crash/): Ghana Crash: A military helicopter crash in Ghana killed Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
- [Casualties Reported At US Army Base In Georgia Following Reports Of Active Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/casualties-reported-at-us-army-base-in-georgia-following-reports-of-active-shooter/): While casualties have been reported, authorities have not yet released information about the number of injured or whether there were any fatalities
- [Why Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Won't Cost Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron A Penny In Divorce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/why-coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal-wont-cost-ex-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-a-penny-in-divorce/): According to California family law attorney Richard Sullivan, Byron could walk away from the divorce without paying alimony or any extra penalties related to the affair
- [US Deploys 'Nuke Sniffer' Near Russia's Nuclear Bases After Moscow Exits Cold War-Era Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-deploys-nuke-sniffer-near-russias-nuclear-bases-after-moscow-exits-cold-war-era-treaty/): A US Air Force WC-135R aircraft, occasionally called a “nuke sniffer”, circled near Russia’s northwestern Murmansk region after Moscow exited a Cold-War nuclear treaty.
- [Is India Facing Trump’s Harshest Tariff Yet? A Look At Levies On Other Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/is-india-facing-trumps-harshest-tariff-yet-a-look-at-levies-on-other-countries/): Trump announced a fresh 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, taking the total amount of tariffs on Indian imports to 50%.
- [Prince Harry Cleared Of Bullying Allegation In African Charity Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/prince-harry-cleared-of-bullying-allegation-in-african-charity-row/): The UK’s Charity Commission cleared Prince Harry of bullying allegations at Sentebale but criticized all parties for publicizing the dispute and noted governance issues.
- [Trump slaps 50-percent tariff on Indian goods over imports of Russian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/trump-slaps-50-percent-tariff-on-indian-goods-over-imports-of-russian-oil/): Trump cited ‘national security’ concerns as a reason for the import tax hike, sparking tensions in US-India relations.
- [Hezbollah to treat Lebanon’s disarmament decision ‘as if it does not exist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/hezbollah-to-treat-lebanons-disarmament-decision-as-if-it-does-not-exist/): The Lebanese armed group says the move was dictated by the US and that it ‘fully serves Israel’s interest’.
- [Netanyahu wants to ‘occupy Gaza’, what do Israeli people, military think?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/netanyahu-wants-to-occupy-gaza-what-do-israeli-people-military-think/): Netanyahu’s plan for Gaza goes against domestic, international and even his own military’s opinion.
- [Ghana’s defence, environment ministers killed in helicopter crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/ghanas-defence-environment-ministers-killed-in-helicopter-crash/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Is Trump winning the trade war and at what cost to the economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/is-trump-winning-the-trade-war-and-at-what-cost-to-the-economy/): Donald Trump’s tariff policy is taking shape and the president is already touting benefits to the US economy.
- [Indian village swallowed by mudslide: What happened – and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/indian-village-swallowed-by-mudslide-what-happened-and-why/): More than 100 people are missing after floods swept through a village in Uttarakhand.
- [Friendship, love and loss in Gaza: A graphic novel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/friendship-love-and-loss-in-gaza-a-graphic-novel/): An interwoven tale of the many forms of loss in Gaza, and unexpected connections.
- [Donald Trump Doubles Tariffs On India To 50% Over Russian Oil Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/donald-trump-doubles-tariffs-on-india-to-50-over-russian-oil-purchase/): The total US levies on Indian imports have risen to about 50%, which is the highest tariff imposed on any Asian trading partner by the Trump administration, CNBC reported
- ['We'll Speak When It Makes Sense': Canadian PM Shrugs Off Trump's 35% Tariff Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/well-speak-when-it-makes-sense-canadian-pm-shrugs-off-trumps-35-tariff-hike/): Carney noted that, despite the recent tariff increase on some products, Canada still faces one of the lowest average US tariff rates of any country
- [Philippines Signals 'New Phase' in India Ties Amid China Threat, Open To More BrahMos Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/philippines-signals-new-phase-in-india-ties-amid-china-threat-open-to-more-brahmos-purchases/): Marcos confirmed that Philippines is in the process of procuring additional BrahMos missiles, citing the recent tensions with China at the disputed South China Sea.
- [US Millionaire Hunter Killed By Over 1,300kg Buffalo He Tried To Hunt On African Safari](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-millionaire-hunter-killed-by-over-1300kg-buffalo-he-tried-to-hunt-on-african-safari/): The animal, which weighed over 1,300kg (more than 1.3 tonnes), reportedly charged at 35mph and fatally struck Watkins almost instantly
- [New Covid Variant 'Stratus' Accounted For 14% Of Cases In US In 3 Months: Know The Symptoms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/new-covid-variant-stratus-accounted-for-14-of-cases-in-us-in-3-months-know-the-symptoms/): A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus (XFG), is spreading in the US, accounting for 14 perccent of cases in just three months. It is now the third most common variant in the US.
- [India, Russia Hold 11th Working Group Meet, Sign Protocol To Boost Industrial Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/india-russia-hold-11th-working-group-meet-sign-protocol-to-boost-industrial-cooperation/): The meeting took place at Vanijya Bhawan under the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation
- [UK Advertising Watchdog Bans Two Ads By Zara Over 'Unhealthily Thin' Models](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/uk-advertising-watchdog-bans-two-ads-by-zara-over-unhealthily-thin-models/): Britain’s ASA banned two Zara ads for featuring “unhealthily thin” models, calling the images “irresponsible.” Zara has removed the ads.
- [Iran Executes "Mossad Spy" Over Killing of Nuke Scientist, Khamenei Aide to Head Security Body |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/iran-executes-mossad-spy-over-killing-of-nuke-scientist-khamenei-aide-to-head-security-body-4k/): Iran executed a man on August 6 convicted of spying for Israel and passing on information about a nuclear scientist killed in Israel’s June attacksThe Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan, the man, named Rouzbeh Vadi, “knowingly and deliberately” cooperated with Israel’s intelligence service n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [UK Flyer Jailed For 15 Months For Threatening To Gang-Rape Air Hostess, Bomb Her Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/uk-flyer-jailed-for-15-months-for-threatening-to-gang-rape-air-hostess-bomb-her-hotel/): Salman Iftikhar was sentenced to 15 months in jail in the UK for threatening to gang-rape an air hostess on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Lahore
- [Israel shows starving captives to accuse Hamas of hunger crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/israel-shows-starving-captives-to-accuse-hamas-of-hunger-crisis/): Israel is trying to send a message that Hamas starves people by using images of captives on billboards in Times Square.
- [Military targets among civilians don’t justify attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/military-targets-among-civilians-dont-justify-attacks-on-gaza/): Political commentator Peter Beinart says the presence of military targets in civilian areas of Gaza or Israel does not j
- [France Battles Largest Wildfire This Summer: 27,000 Acres Of Land Burned, One Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/france-battles-largest-wildfire-this-summer-27000-acres-of-land-burned-one-dead/): France’s Aude prefecture said the fire was progressing “very quickly” and that nearly 2,000 firefighters were trying to bring it under control.
- [Gaza’s health care system ‘was crumbling’ before the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/gazas-health-care-system-was-crumbling-before-the-war/): The healthcare system in Gaza was already in dire situation pre-war with Israel, but has since gotten much worse.
- [India’s flood rescue efforts hampered by landslides, blocked roads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/indias-flood-rescue-efforts-hampered-by-landslides-blocked-roads/): Among the missing are at least eight soldiers from a nearby army base.
- [Preaching Russia Sanctions, Paying Putin: Inside The EU’s Energy Trade Hypocrisy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/preaching-russia-sanctions-paying-putin-inside-the-eus-energy-trade-hypocrisy/): Since 2022, the European Union has paid Russia 212 billion euros for fossil fuels, 66 billion more than India, despite war, sanctions, and all the moral grandstanding
- [Russian, Chinese Forces Hunt ‘Enemy’ Submarine in Final Stage of Naval Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/russian-chinese-forces-hunt-enemy-submarine-in-final-stage-of-naval-drills/): During the final stage of “Maritime Interaction 2025” drills in the Pacific, Russian and Chinese forces conducted anti-submarine operations and artillery exercises against a mock enemy. Aircraft and helicopters from both navies participated. Following the drills, both navies will form a task force for joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific. n18oc_crux
- [Why The Atom Bombs Dropped On Japan Were Named 'Little Boy' And 'Fat Man'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/why-the-atom-bombs-dropped-on-japan-were-named-little-boy-and-fat-man/): “Little Boy” used uranium-235 and had a slim, 10-foot design, long like a car but thin and “cute.” In contrast, “Fat Man” was a much wider, heavier plutonium-based bomb
- [US, Allies Launch Major Naval Drills Near China as Beijing, Moscow Wrap Up Joint Sea War Exercises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-allies-launch-major-naval-drills-near-china-as-beijing-moscow-wrap-up-joint-sea-war-exercises/): The US, along with its NATO and Indo-Pacific allies, are holding a multilateral exercise at sea near China. The drills involving six countries, including the US, the UK and Japan, will see warships capable of launching F-35 stealth fighter jets in action in the Western Pacific. The multilateral drills, which commenced on August 4, involves […]
- [US Universities May See Major Drop In Foreign Student Enrollments This Year. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-universities-may-see-major-drop-in-foreign-student-enrollments-this-year-heres-why/): US universities may face a 30-40% drop in foreign students enrollments due to strict immigration policies, costing the economy $7 billion and 60,000 jobs, as per NAFSA report,
- [Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/separatist-bosnian-serb-leader-dodik-removed-from-office/): Dodik’s mandate as Bosnian Serb president was revoked due to earlier appeals court verdict that sentenced him to jail.
- [Bodies seen at Gaza aid sites as more than 50 killed looking for food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/bodies-seen-at-gaza-aid-sites-as-more-than-50-killed-looking-for-food/): At least 58 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while trying to get food from US- and Israeli-backed GHF aid site
- [Video: Israel bombs Gaza clinic as blood banks run dry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/video-israel-bombs-gaza-clinic-as-blood-banks-run-dry/): Gaza’s health system is in a state of collapse as Israel continues its attacks on medical facilities.
- [Accepted but trapped: Why won’t the UK evacuate its students from Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/accepted-but-trapped-why-wont-the-uk-evacuate-its-students-from-gaza/): Palestinian students in Gaza who earned places at top UK universities are being stranded by political indifference.
- [Russia eyes Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’ after fall of Chasiv Yar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/russia-eyes-ukraines-fortress-belt-after-fall-of-chasiv-yar/): Ukraine’s woes mount with a deadly assault on Kyiv, capture of an eastern city and difficult battle in the north.
- [US Set To Sanction Russia Over Ukraine War? Trump Sends Envoy To Meet Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/us-set-to-sanction-russia-over-ukraine-war-trump-sends-envoy-to-meet-putin/): Russian President Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff to avoid sanctions from President Trump if Russia fails to end the Ukraine war. Trump set a Friday deadline for progress.
- [PM Modi To Visit China For SCO Summit, His First Trip Since 2020 Galwan Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/pm-modi-to-visit-china-for-sco-summit-his-first-trip-since-2020-galwan-clash/): The bilateral ties hit rock bottom in May 2020 after violent clashes between Indian and Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan
- [Massive Fire in Philippines Engulfs Happyland Homes in Tondo, Manila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/massive-fire-in-philippines-engulfs-happyland-homes-in-tondo-manila/): A massive fire broke out on August 6 in Happyland Aroma, Tondo, Manila, displacing over 725 families and affecting around 1,500. The blaze, which reached five alarms, spread rapidly through tightly packed homes. Over 50 fire trucks and helicopters battled the fire for three hours before it was extinguished. n18oc_crux
- [No Puffs, No Butts: France To Sue Man Who Lit Cigarette From Paris War Memorial Flame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/no-puffs-no-butts-france-to-sue-man-who-lit-cigarette-from-paris-war-memorial-flame/): The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located beneath one of Paris’s most iconic monuments, holds the remains of a soldier killed in the First World War
- ["Don't Know About It" Trump Sidesteps India's Question On "Double Standards" On Russian Imports | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/dont-know-about-it-trump-sidesteps-indias-question-on-double-standards-on-russian-imports-4k/): The US president has stated that he had no knowledge that America imports Russian Chemicals and fertilizers“I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check and we will get back to you”, Trump said in response to a question about India’s claim that US imports Russian uranium and chemicals while criticizing their energy […]
- [Indian-Origin Professor Under Police Scanner After Child-Sex Sting Operation in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/indian-origin-professor-under-police-scanner-after-child-sex-sting-operation-in-california/): Nisarg Shah, an Indian-origin professor at UC San Diego, was caught in an online child predator sting. Accused of trying to meet a minor, Shah denied the allegations.
- [3 Frontier Corps Personnel Among 4 Killed In Attack On Vehicle In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/3-frontier-corps-personnel-among-4-killed-in-attack-on-vehicle-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwas-karak/): Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021
- [Deadly Waterborne Disease Sparks Outbreak In New York; 3 Dead, 67 Infected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/06/deadly-waterborne-disease-sparks-outbreak-in-new-york-3-dead-67-infected/): Legionnaires’ disease, which mimics severe pneumonia, spreads not from person to person, but through inhalation of airborne water droplets contaminated with the bacteria
- [Second Shooting at Kapil Sharma's Cafe Raises Concerns of Gang Activity in Surrey | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/second-shooting-at-kapil-sharmas-cafe-raises-concerns-of-gang-activity-in-surrey-news18/): | Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Surrey targeted by gunfire for the second time in a month. Police are investigating potential links to local gangs known for extortion n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [After Israel And Pakistan, This Asian Country Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/after-israel-and-pakistan-this-asian-country-nominates-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/): The nomination follows similar moves by Pakistan in June and Israel in July, both backing Trump for his role in easing regional tensions and promoting peace
- [Two Troopers Shot In Pennsylvania; Public Urged To Avoid Route 171](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/two-troopers-shot-in-pennsylvania-public-urged-to-avoid-route-171/): The public is asked to avoid the area of the incident, located on Route 171 approximately five miles north of the town of Thompson.
- [Lebanese cabinet holds more talks on disarming Hezbollah, under US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/lebanese-cabinet-holds-more-talks-on-disarming-hezbollah-under-us-pressure/): Group warns US-driven plans bow to interests of Israel, which continues to carry out near-daily violations of truce.
- [United States expects monthly tariff revenue to rise to $50bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/united-states-expects-monthly-tariff-revenue-to-rise-to-50bn/): US Commerce Secretary Lutnick forecasts the increase as Trump announces levies on pharma and semiconductor chips.
- [Cambodia nominates Trump for Nobel Prize after Thai border truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/cambodia-nominates-trump-for-nobel-prize-after-thai-border-truce/): Cambodia credits Trump for brokering Thai border truce, nominates him for Nobel Peace Prize for ‘visionary diplomacy’.
- [Toyota expects to lose billions as Trump tariffs weigh on auto sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/toyota-expects-to-lose-billions-as-trump-tariffs-weigh-on-auto-sector/): The world’s top-selling carmaker joins a growing list of companies reporting profit hits because of US tariffs.
- [AIPAC slams Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene over Gaza genocide remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/aipac-slams-trump-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-over-gaza-genocide-remark/): Pro-Israel lobby group says the Republican congresswoman’s criticism of Israel is ‘a betrayal of American values’.
- [Experts Warn Of Crisis For US Universities, Tech Sector Amid Indian Student Visa Delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/experts-warn-of-crisis-for-us-universities-tech-sector-amid-indian-student-visa-delays/): US universities may see a 70-80% drop in Indian student enrollments due to visa delays, impacting the economy and tech sector
- [Stopped From Carrying Flask, Nigerian Singer Blocks Plane On Tarmac, Put On No-Fly List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/stopped-from-carrying-flask-nigerian-singer-blocks-plane-on-tarmac-put-on-no-fly-list/): The drama unfolded during boarding for a flight to Lagos on Tuesday when aviation security personnel asked KWAM 1 to hand over a flask, suspecting it contained alcohol
- [Sudan military destroyed UAE plane carrying Colombian mercenaries: State TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/sudan-military-destroyed-uae-plane-carrying-colombian-mercenaries-state-tv/): President Gustavo Petro says his government is trying to find out how many Colombians died in the attack.
- [Trump says he wants all Middle Eastern countries to have formal Israel ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-says-he-wants-all-middle-eastern-countries-to-have-formal-israel-ties/): US president invokes attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites as he calls for countries in the region to join ‘Abraham Accords’.
- [Trump calls on CEO of tech firm Intel to resign over China investments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-calls-on-ceo-of-tech-firm-intel-to-resign-over-china-investments/): The Republican president criticised CEO Lip-Bu Tan for being ‘conflicted’ due to his ties to Chinese technology firms.
- [Man Utd set to sign Sesko from Leipzig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/man-utd-set-to-sign-sesko-from-leipzig/): Manchester United are on the verge of signing Slovenian international striker Benjamin Sesko from RP Leipzig.
- [Chainsaw economics, organ sales and governing by dog: Argentina under Milei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/chainsaw-economics-organ-sales-and-governing-by-dog-argentina-under-milei/): Mehdi Hasan debates ex-FM Diana Mondino on Milei’s fitness to lead and his radical ‘chainsaw’ economics.
- [New US Visa Guidelines Issued: Applicants Must Collect Passports In Person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/new-us-visa-guidelines-issued-applicants-must-collect-passports-in-person/): Starting August 1, 2025, the US Embassy in New Delhi will stop third-party passport collection. Applicants must collect in person or opt for home delivery at Rs 1,200.
- [NSA Ajit Doval Meets Putin In Moscow Amid Trump's Tariffs On India Over Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/nsa-ajit-doval-meets-putin-in-moscow-amid-trumps-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil/): Doval arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to hold crucial talks on bilateral energy and defence ties
- [Trump To Honour 100 Purple Heart Recipients At White House Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-to-honour-100-purple-heart-recipients-at-white-house-ceremony/): President Trump will host a White House ceremony to honor nearly 100 Purple Heart recipients, featuring veterans and notable stories of bravery, on National Purple Heart Day.
- [Putin Tells Zelensky to "Meet Conditions" for Direct Talks, Trump Summit in UAE "Next Week"? | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/putin-tells-zelensky-to-meet-conditions-for-direct-talks-trump-summit-in-uae-next-week-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug 7 named the United Arab Emirates as a potential location for an upcoming summit with US President Donald TrumpHowever, Putin said that the “creation of conditions” for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are “still far off” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nine PSG players dominate Ballon d’Or 2025 nominee list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/nine-psg-players-dominate-ballon-dor-2025-nominee-list/): UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain dominate the men’s list for football’s most prestigious award.
- [IDF Chief Vows Stance "Without Fear" As Netanyahu Pitches Full Gaza Occupation To Security Cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/idf-chief-vows-stance-without-fear-as-netanyahu-pitches-full-gaza-occupation-to-security-cabinet/): IDF Chief Eyal Zamir vowed to speak his mind ahead of a security cabinet meeting, where plans for a Gaza occupation will be discussed. Despite clashes with the cabinet over expanding the war, Zamir emphasized the military’s commitment to defeating Hamas and prioritizing hostages. Netanyahu seeks approval for a full Gaza takeover. 0:00- INTRODUCTION1:52- IDF […]
- [Netanyahu says Israel intends to take control of Gaza in interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-says-israel-intends-to-take-control-of-gaza-in-interview/): This is a breaking news story.
- [From Mendoza To Santiago, These Are World's Bumpiest Flight Routes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/from-mendoza-to-santiago-these-are-worlds-bumpiest-flight-routes/): A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam faced extreme turbulence, causing injuries and an emergency landing in Minneapolis. Turbulence incidents are increasing.
- [Shots Fired At Kapil Sharma's Canada Cafe For Second Time In A Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/shots-fired-at-kapil-sharmas-canada-cafe-for-second-time-in-a-month/): The cafe, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath, was attacked earlier on July 11
- ['He's A Good Person': Trump Praises Elon Musk Months After Public Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/hes-a-good-person-trump-praises-elon-musk-months-after-public-spat/): Months after their fallout, Trump defended Elon Musk following a Gallup poll labeling Musk as the “most unpopular public figure in America,” calling him a good person.
- [Why are Israelis ‘not at all troubled’ by starvation in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/why-are-israelis-not-at-all-troubled-by-starvation-in-gaza/): Recent poll shows more than half of Jewish Israelis feel this way, despite growing global outrage.
- ['Worked Very Well...': Netanyahu Lauds Israeli Weapons Used By India In Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/worked-very-well-netanyahu-lauds-israeli-weapons-used-by-india-in-op-sindoor/): HARPY drones, which were widely used by India, were produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, while Barak-8 missile, developed jointly with the DRDO
- [Millionaire Before Starting College: Indian-Origin Teen Wins $1M Lottery At Dubai Duty Free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/millionaire-before-starting-college-indian-origin-teen-wins-1m-lottery-at-dubai-duty-free/): Wayne Nash D’Souza, 18, wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free raffle before starting aerospace engineering at University of Illinois
- ['Billions Of Dollars Flowing In': Trump Celebrates As New Tariffs Go Into Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/billions-of-dollars-flowing-in-trump-celebrates-as-new-tariffs-go-into-effect/): President Trump celebrated new tariffs on over 90 countries, claiming billions are flowing into the US economy. Tariffs range from 10% to 50%, with some negotiating lower rates.
- [‘Palestinian Pele’ Suleiman al-Obeid killed while seeking aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/palestinian-pele-suleiman-al-obeid-killed-while-seeking-aid-in-gaza/): Al-Obeid was known as the ‘Pele of Palestinian football’ and was one of its brightest stars.
- [Will Not Annex Gaza, Says Netanyahu: Here's What Israel Is Planning Instead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/will-not-annex-gaza-says-netanyahu-heres-what-israel-is-planning-instead/): The PM made it clear that the war’s primary objectives remain the complete destruction of Hamas and the return of all Israeli hostages
- ['Highly Conflicted': Trump Says Intel CEO Must Step Down Over Alleged China Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/highly-conflicted-trump-says-intel-ceo-must-step-down-over-alleged-china-ties/): Trump described Tan as “highly conflicted” and said he must step down immediately, posting the message on his social media platform, Truth Social
- [Less Diplomacy, More Drama: How Trump Turns Global Politics Into A Reality Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/less-diplomacy-more-drama-how-trump-turns-global-politics-into-a-reality-show/): US President Donald Trump’s return to the global stage has been marked with unpredictability, misinformation, and showmanship turning serious negotiations into a political circus
- [‘Immediately Begin Work’: Donald Trump Calls For New Census To Exclude Illegal Immigrants From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/immediately-begin-work-donald-trump-calls-for-new-census-to-exclude-illegal-immigrants-from-us/): Donald Trump has announced a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, aiming for accuracy based on modern data and the 2024 election.
- [Trump Threatens New Strikes on “Evil” Iran, IRGC Warns of “Far Harsher” Op True Promise | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-threatens-new-strikes-on-evil-iran-irgc-warns-of-far-harsher-op-true-promise-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Aug. 6 insinuated that he would strike Iran again if it restarted its nuclear program Trump also described Iran as “a very evil place” and said he believes the situation will look very different in the coming years n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Modi vows to protect farmers' interests amid US tariff hike over Russian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/modi-vows-to-protect-farmers-interests-amid-us-tariff-hike-over-russian-oil/): In response to Trump’s 50% tariff hike over India’s oil trade with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India will firmly stand its ground. He vowed never to compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock owners, even at personal cost. Modi emphasized ongoing efforts to boost income and reduce costs for India’s […]
- ["Don't Want to Hurt Ourselves" US Defends Not Punishing China, Dubs India "Maharaja of Tariffs" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/dont-want-to-hurt-ourselves-us-defends-not-punishing-china-dubs-india-maharaja-of-tariffs-4k/): On August 7, Trump’s tariffs on global trading partners, including a 25% levy on India, took effect. India condemned the move, with PM Modi vowing to protect national interests. Trump hinted similar tariffs for China due to Russian oil imports. The situation escalates tensions with both nations. 0:00- INTRODUCTION03:47- US CALLS INDIA ‘MAHARAJA OF TARIFFS’ […]
- [Microsoft cloud used in Israeli mass surveillance of Palestinians: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/microsoft-cloud-used-in-israeli-mass-surveillance-of-palestinians-report/): Leaked documents reveal Israel’s spy agency used Microsoft’s cloud to store Palestinians’ phone calls and target them.
- [Hezbollah Defies Disarmament Order, Iran Backs Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/hezbollah-defies-disarmament-order-iran-backs-move/): On August 6, Hezbollah rejected a Lebanese government decision to disarm the group, calling it “as if it did not exist” and accusing the cabinet of committing a “grave sin.” The move is unprecedented since Lebanon’s civil war factions disarmed over 35 years ago. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi supported Hezbollah’s autonomy, stating disarmament decisions […]
- [Israel's Netanyahu Says Basic Understanding In Washington DC Is That India Is A 'Solid Partner'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/israels-netanyahu-says-basic-understanding-in-washington-dc-is-that-india-is-a-solid-partner/): The PM also underscored Israel’s close defence ties with India, specifically referencing the successful performance of Israeli equipment during Operation Sindoor
- [Captive negotiator says he received written ceasefire proposal from Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/captive-negotiator-says-he-received-written-ceasefire-proposal-from-hamas/): Greshon Baskin says Hamas submitted a written ceasefire deal to end the war and release all Israeli captives
- [South Africa ‘fear’ nothing as Australia seek WTC revenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/south-africa-fear-nothing-as-australia-seek-wtc-revenge/): Australia begin white-ball tour of South Africa on Sunday with hosts brimming from World Test Championship final win.
- [Settlements ‘annex the West Bank into Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/settlements-annex-the-west-bank-into-israel/): The building of settlements “is going to be a fatal blow for a potential of any Palestinian state”.
- [MSF demands Gaza’s GHF sites be shut down over ‘orchestrated killing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/msf-demands-gazas-ghf-sites-be-shut-down-over-orchestrated-killing/): ‘People are being shot like animals.’ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is calling for Gaza’s GHF aid sites to be shut down
- [Fabregas’s Como and Pellegrini’s Betis involved in punch-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/fabregass-como-and-pellegrinis-betis-involved-in-punch-up/): Both sides have a player sent off as first half between Real Betis and Como descends into violence.
- [Video: Boy who looks after cats in Gaza mourns for kitten he could not save](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/video-boy-who-looks-after-cats-in-gaza-mourns-for-kitten-he-could-not-save/): Palestinian boy Ahmed Aaed shared his grief over one kitten he was unable to save due to the Israeli-imposed blockade.
- [I lost my link to the outside world as Israel continues to bomb us in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/i-lost-my-link-to-the-outside-world-as-israel-continues-to-bomb-us-in-gaza/): Ahmed Al-Najjar writes about the day his phone stopped working, and why that means so much more than it seems.
- [Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/donald-trump-and-vladimir-putin-to-meet-in-coming-days-kremlin-aide-says/): Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov says a Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week.
- [Israel Hamas War | Israel Will Not Annex Gaza, An International Body Will Govern Gaza: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/israel-hamas-war-israel-will-not-annex-gaza-an-international-body-will-govern-gaza-netanyahu/): | Israel will not annex Gaza, an international body will govern Gaza and war will be over if Hamas lays down its arms. Israeli arms were used by India in Operation Sindoor and the arms are battle ready: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) speaks with CNNNews18 n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Putin Says Ukraine Talks With Trump Soon, UAE Could Host Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/putin-says-ukraine-talks-with-trump-soon-uae-could-host-summit/): Putin named the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a potential location for an upcoming summit with Trump
- [Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Spying For Israel’s Mossad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/iran-executes-nuclear-scientist-spying-for-israels-mossad/): Iran executed nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for allegedly passing sensitive nuclear information to Israel’s Mossad. Vadi confessed to espionage and meeting Mossad agents.
- [Ukraine War To End Soon? Russia Receives 'Favourable' Ceasefire Proposal From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/ukraine-war-to-end-soon-russia-receives-favourable-ceasefire-proposal-from-us/): Witkoff also proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, but Russia did not respond to that proposal, Ushakov said
- [JD Vance's Boat Day Causes Stir As Ohio River Water Level Boosted For US VP's Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/jd-vances-boat-day-causes-stir-as-ohio-river-water-level-boosted-for-us-vps-family/): JD Vance’s team had the US Army Corps of Engineers change Caesar Creek Lake’s outflow for a family boating trip, raising concerns about misuse of public resources.
- [Israel Planning ‘Gaza Occupation’ Plan? PM Netanyhu To Hold Key Security Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/israel-planning-gaza-occupation-plan-pm-netanyhu-to-hold-key-security-meet/): Israeli PM Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to take full control of Gaza, escalating conflict with Hamas. Concerns rise over hostages’ safety and humanitarian crisis.
- [Actor Dean Cain, '90s Superman, To Become ICE Agent To Back Trump's Mass Deportation Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/actor-dean-cain-90s-superman-to-become-ice-agent-to-back-trumps-mass-deportation-drive/): Cain, best known for playing Superman in the 1990s, has announced he is joining the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency
- [Ukrainians Trust Zelenskyy Less Since Wartime Protests, Polls Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/ukrainians-trust-zelenskyy-less-since-wartime-protests-polls-finds/): Public trust in President Zelenskyy hit a six-month low, per Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, after protests against his move to curb anti-corruption watchdogs’ power.
- [Netanyahu Eyes Gaza Occupation Despite Warnings; Global Jewish Voices, IDF Brass Urge Restraint | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-eyes-gaza-occupation-despite-warnings-global-jewish-voices-idf-brass-urge-restraint-4k/): Israel’s security cabinet is expected to approve PM Netanyahu’s Gaza occupation plan when it convenes on the evening of August 7 local time. The phased plan will be executed over five months and is expected to involve around five IDF divisions, as per Israeli media reports.The plan will lead to further forced displacement of around […]
- [Who Is Salman Iftikhar? Pakistani Businessman Jailed Over Rape Threat To Air Hostess](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/who-is-salman-iftikhar-pakistani-businessman-jailed-over-rape-threat-to-air-hostess/): Salman Iftikhar, a Pakistan-origin businessman in London, was sentenced to 15 months for abusing a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant. He has a criminal record spanning two decades.
- [Russian Drones Target Civilians As Putin Tightens Grip On Ukraine's Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/russian-drones-target-civilians-as-putin-tightens-grip-on-ukraines-kherson/): Over the past week, Russian forces have damaged a key bridge connecting Kherson’s main city with the island district of Korabel, sparking a large-scale evacuation effort
- [Religious schools fill gaps amid Afghanistan’s fractured education system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/religious-schools-fill-gaps-amid-afghanistans-fractured-education-system/): Enrolment in madrassas surges, with one school seeing number of students grow from 35 to 160 in five years.
- [Saving endangered leopard sharks in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/saving-endangered-leopard-sharks-in-indonesias-raja-ampat-archipelago/): 101 East meets the conservationists in Indonesia bringing leopard sharks back from the brink of extinction.
- [Columbia University agrees to rules making teaching “Impossible”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/columbia-university-agrees-to-rules-making-teaching-impossible/): Prof. Khalidi warns Columbia’s Trump-era deal curbs academic freedom, making key topics “impossible to teach.”
- [Italy greenlights plan to build world’s longest suspension bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/italy-greenlights-plan-to-build-worlds-longest-suspension-bridge/): Italy has approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge which will connect the mainland to the island of Sicily.
- [China’s Birth Rate Is Plummeting: Can Cash Subsidies Reverse A Deepening Demographic Crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/chinas-birth-rate-is-plummeting-can-cash-subsidies-reverse-a-deepening-demographic-crisis/): If current trends continue, China’s population could shrink to levels last seen in the 1950s, UN projections show
- [Why Putin’s India Visit Is Significant In Current Scenario Of US Tariff Row?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/why-putins-india-visit-is-significant-in-current-scenario-of-us-tariff-row/): Putin’s India visit comes at a crucial juncture as Trump continues to attack New Delhi for fueling Russia’s “war machine” in Ukraine
- [‘Using Tariffs To Suppress…’: China Condemns Trump’s Additional Levy Imposition On India, Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/using-tariffs-to-suppress-china-condemns-trumps-additional-levy-imposition-on-india-brazil/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised US President Trump’s tariffs on countries like India, calling them a violation of international law.
- [Can Donald Trump take federal control of Washington, DC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/can-donald-trump-take-federal-control-of-washington-dc/): US president has warned of a federal takeover of DC, citing violent incidents and the city’s crime problems.
- [US-made bombs used in deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza schools, HRW says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/us-made-bombs-used-in-deadly-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-schools-hrw-says/): Human Rights Watch says US arms used in ‘unlawful indiscriminate’ Israeli attacks that killed Palestinian civilians.
- [Putin Set To Visit India For Key Talks As Trump's Tariffs Target Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/putin-set-to-visit-india-for-key-talks-as-trumps-tariffs-target-russian-oil/): Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval announced during his visit to Moscow.
- [NSA Ajit Doval In Moscow For Key Talks, Signals Strategic Autonomy Amid Trump's Tariffs | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/nsa-ajit-doval-in-moscow-for-key-talks-signals-strategic-autonomy-amid-trumps-tariffs-exclusive/): This visit, according to top officials, reaffirms India’s commitment to a multipolar world order — a policy it has consistently maintained without compromising on core interests.
- [Man Accused Of Chaining Girlfriend To Bed To Keep Her From Sneaking Out, Meeting Other Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/man-accused-of-chaining-girlfriend-to-bed-to-keep-her-from-sneaking-out-meeting-other-men/): The incident came to light on August 5 when the woman managed to flee while at an ATM and took refuge in a nearby pharmacy before approaching the police
- [2 Killed, 14 Injured In IED Blast Near Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/2-killed-14-injured-in-ied-blast-near-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Pakistan has witnessed a significant surge in terror attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
- [Trump’s higher tariffs take effect on imports from dozens of countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trumps-higher-tariffs-take-effect-on-imports-from-dozens-of-countries/): Donald Trump lauded the ‘billions of dollars’ that will flow into the US as a result of the increased duties.
- [The West’s “principles fall apart” over Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/the-wests-principles-fall-apart-over-palestine/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Francois Burgat.
- [Majority seek end to Israel weapons sales: Survey spanning three continents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/majority-seek-end-to-israel-weapons-sales-survey-spanning-three-continents/): Amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza, a five-nation poll shows support for the private sector and states to take action.
- ['Trump-Putin Meeting Finalised, Announcement Soon': Kremlin Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-putin-meeting-finalised-announcement-soon-kremlin-aide/): Putin will meet Donald Trump in the coming days, with preparations currently underway, confirmed Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. The date and venue will be announced soon.
- [Fort Stewart shooting: What happened, who is suspect Quornelius Radford?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/fort-stewart-shooting-what-happened-who-is-suspect-quornelius-radford/): All five victims are in a stable condition and expected to recover, but three of them underwent surgery on Wednesday.
- [Figurehead president of military-ruled Myanmar dies aged 74](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/figurehead-president-of-military-ruled-myanmar-dies-aged-74/): Myint Swe headed Myanmar as president from 2021 to 2024 following the military’s power grab.
- [Decolonising knowledge: A call to reclaim Islam’s intellectual legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/decolonising-knowledge-a-call-to-reclaim-islams-intellectual-legacy/): Muslims must move past superficial reforms to challenge Eurocentric frameworks and rediscover their own epistemology.
- ["Very Soon" Trump Says "Good Chance" of Meet With Putin & Zelensky; Kyiv Says "Pressure Working" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/very-soon-trump-says-good-chance-of-meet-with-putin-zelensky-kyiv-says-pressure-working-4k/): Donald Trump said he could meet with Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.The potential summit was discussed in a call between Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that, according to a senior source in Kyiv, included NATO […]
- [Get Ready To Hold Polls Before Ramadan 2026, Md Yunus’ Office Tells EC In Letter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/get-ready-to-hold-polls-before-ramadan-2026-md-yunus-office-tells-ec-in-letter/): Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser urged the commission to initiate the required processes to ensure a free, fair & festive national election within the specified timeframe
- [Trump's Tariff Strategy: A Misguided Approach To Trade And Diplomacy | Trumps Trade War | PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trumps-tariff-strategy-a-misguided-approach-to-trade-and-diplomacy-trumps-trade-war-pm-modi/): | Amid Trump’s Tariff War, PM Modi Stands FirmNational interest is paramount, says PM, vows no compromise on farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen.Former US Asst. Secy. of Trade Raymond E. Vickery, in conversation with News18 | n18oc_world News18Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [2 Indian Nationals Arrested For Illegal Border Crossing Near Maine, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/2-indian-nationals-arrested-for-illegal-border-crossing-near-maine-us/): Two Indian nationals were arrested near Bridgewater, Maine, on August 1 for illegally crossing the US border. The identity of the individuals was not disclosed.
- [Trump Eyes Deal With ‘Both Sides’? Putin, Zelensky Talks ‘Next Week’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-eyes-deal-with-both-sides-putin-zelensky-talks-next-week/): Donald Trump has told European leaders he plans to meet both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week. The announcement comes amid efforts to push forward a peace deal and as pressure builds on European allies to back Trump’s new plan to end the war. n18oc_crux
- [5 Wounded in Georgia Army Base Shooting, US Sergeant Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/5-wounded-in-georgia-army-base-shooting-us-sergeant-arrested/): An active-duty US Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, leaving five soldiers wounded before being taken into custody. The shooter has been identified as Quornelius Radford. Officials say the victims were rushed to hospital and an investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the base shooting. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Oh Wow... Oh Wow... Oh Wow!': Why Were These Steve Jobs's Last Words?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/oh-wow-oh-wow-oh-wow-why-were-these-steve-jobss-last-words/): Steve Jobs’s last words hint at a mystical vision in his final moments. Science and spirituality both echo this mystery at life’s end
- [Brazil President Lula To Call PM Modi, Xi Over Trump’s Tariffs, Seeks Joint BRICS Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/brazil-president-lula-to-call-pm-modi-xi-over-trumps-tariffs-seeks-joint-brics-strategy/): Lula said the time has come for emerging economies to push back and defend multilateral institutions from what he views as a systematic undermining by the United States.
- [Gaza aid distribution declared ‘orchestrated killing’ by MSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/gaza-aid-distribution-declared-orchestrated-killing-by-msf/): Medical relief agency has treated more than 1,300 patients for wounds sustained near notorious GHF aid sites in Gaza.
- [‘The Mushroom Cloud...’: The Only Man Who Survived Both Hiroshima And Nagasaki Atomic Bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/the-mushroom-cloud-the-only-man-who-survived-both-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-atomic-bombs/): Tsutomu Yamaguchi survived both Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings in 1945 and was officially recognised as the sole double survivor of the blasts
- [Plastic credits: A ‘false solution’ or the answer to global plastic waste?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/plastic-credits-a-false-solution-or-the-answer-to-global-plastic-waste/): As UN meets to negotiate an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, many favour carbon credit-like offsetting.
- [Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/ghanas-waste-pickers-brave-mountains-of-plastic-and-big-industry/): Accra has been picked by a World Bank bond to end the waste crisis. But for informal recyclers, it is a false solution.
- ['I Don't Know': Trump On If Additional Tariffs On India Influenced Progress In Russia Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/i-dont-know-trump-on-if-additional-tariffs-on-india-influenced-progress-in-russia-talks/): Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods for buying Russian oil but said the move may or may not be linked to the “productive talks” held with Russia.
- [Pakistani Man, Who Threatened To Gangrape & Set On Fire An Air Hostess, Has 2 Wives: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/pakistani-man-who-threatened-to-gangrape-set-on-fire-an-air-hostess-has-2-wives-report/): The man, who had been consuming champagne as he travelled with his wife and their three children, verbally abused and threatened a flight attendent.
- [US soldier charged with attempt to provide Russia with battle tank info](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/us-soldier-charged-with-attempt-to-provide-russia-with-battle-tank-info/): Suspect is accused of going online and offering to assist Russian authorities in exchange for Russian citizenship.
- [World News Live Updates: Report Details Hamas's System For Paying Salaries In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/world-news-live-updates-report-details-hamass-system-for-paying-salaries-in-gaza/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Bangladesh’s Silent Exodus: Hundreds Of Awami League Insiders 'Living Like Ghosts' Across India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/bangladeshs-silent-exodus-hundreds-of-awami-league-insiders-living-like-ghosts-across-india/): They are quietly tucked into apartments across Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, while surviving on borrowed time, borrowed hope, and borrowed visas
- [Trump’s Tariffs May Hurt US Manufacturers, He’ll Back Down If India Stands Firm: Observers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trumps-tariffs-may-hurt-us-manufacturers-hell-back-down-if-india-stands-firm-observers/): Their comments came in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s continued imports of Russian oil.
- ['Taking It Personally': Expert Points To Op Sindoor Ceasefire Row Amid Trump's Tariff Tantrums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/taking-it-personally-expert-points-to-op-sindoor-ceasefire-row-amid-trumps-tariff-tantrums/): Michael Kugelman was referring to India’s repeated denial that the US President had a role to play in the ceasefire with Pakistan in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor
- [Why Trump’s secondary tariffs on Russia could bite the US, its allies too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/why-trumps-secondary-tariffs-on-russia-could-bite-the-us-its-allies-too/): China and India would be hit hardest. But Europe would be affected, and the US would face risks as well.
- [Trump announces 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-announces-100-percent-tariff-on-semiconductor-imports/): US President Donald Trump said the tariff will not impact companies if they have already invested in US facilities.
- [OpenAI launches GPT-5 as the AI industry seeks a return on investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/openai-launches-gpt-5-as-the-ai-industry-seeks-a-return-on-investment/): OpenAI has launched GPT-5, a major AI upgrade powering ChatGPT for 700 million users. Boasting advanced enterprise capabilities, it excels in software development, writing, health, and finance. The release comes amid surging AI industry growth, with tech giants investing nearly $400 billion in data centers this fiscal year. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['OpenAI Going To Eat Microsoft Alive': Elon Musk Warns Satya Nadella After ChatGPT-5 Launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/openai-going-to-eat-microsoft-alive-elon-musk-warns-satya-nadella-after-chatgpt-5-launch/): Microsoft chief described GPT-5 as “the most capable model yet from our partners at OpenAI,” and praised the rapid progress made in AI over the past few years
- [‘Khalistan A Religious Term’: Decoding UK Body’s Nod To Separatist Signage At Gurdwara | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/khalistan-a-religious-term-decoding-uk-bodys-nod-to-separatist-signage-at-gurdwara-exclusive/): The panel said the Khalistan boards did not promote material calling for a political state. Intelligence sources say the ruling overlooks global precedents on political extremism
- ['Before Judging...': Wife Of Pakistani Man, Who Threatened To Rape Air Hostess, Defends Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/before-judging-wife-of-pakistani-man-who-threatened-to-rape-air-hostess-defends-him/): Salman Iftikhar was jailed for 15 months for threatening to rape Virgin Atlantic flight attendant. His supermodel wife, Abeer Rizvi, defended him, citing his mental health issues.
- [Why have blue whales stopped singing? The mystery worrying scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/why-have-blue-whales-stopped-singing-the-mystery-worrying-scientists/): The powerful sounds made by blue whales help them communicate with partners or signal the discovery of abundant food.
- [The secret to a long healthy life?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/the-secret-to-a-long-healthy-life/): Five ‘Blue Zones’ host some of the healthiest, longest-living people. What’s behind their longevity?
- [Tusk Hints at Imminent Freeze in Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/tusk-hints-at-imminent-freeze-in-russia-ukraine-war/): Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a pause in Ukraine’s conflict may be approaching, following an August 8 conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky. While cautious, Zelensky remains optimistic. Tusk cited signals of a possible freeze and stressed Poland’s role in future ceasefire planning, emphasizing regional peace and improved security. n18oc_crux
- [PM Modi Speaks With Putin, Vows To Deepen India-Russia Ties Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/pm-modi-speaks-with-putin-vows-to-deepen-india-russia-ties-amid-trumps-tariff-tirade/): The Prime Minister invited President Putin to India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
- [Hezbollah Storms Out Of Lebanese Cabinet Meet Amid Year-End US Deadline To Disarm Non-State Entities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/hezbollah-storms-out-of-lebanese-cabinet-meet-amid-year-end-us-deadline-to-disarm-non-state-entities/): Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah ministers and Muslim Shi’ite allies in the Lebanese cabinet have withdrawn from a cabinet meeting on Thursday (August 7) in protest at discussions on a proposal to disarm Hezbollah, three Lebanese political sources told Reuters.The meeting considered a US proposal that includes a timetable for Hezbollah’s disarmament, with Washington pressing Beirut to […]
- [Israel feels like it can “do whatever” it wants with Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israel-feels-like-it-can-do-whatever-it-wants-with-gaza/): “By occupying Gaza now and continuing the war, [Israel gives] up on saving the hostages.”
- [Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/germany-to-halt-military-exports-to-israel-for-use-in-gaza-war/): Berlin says it will halt shipments of military equipment that could be used in Gaza.
- [Israel Told Russia To Abandon Iran, Touting Regime Change Plan? IRGC Warns "War Not Over" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israel-told-russia-to-abandon-iran-touting-regime-change-plan-irgc-warns-war-not-over-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has openly suggested that ongoing Israeli strikes on Iran could lead to regime change, calling the current leadership in Tehran “evil oppressors” and hinting at a collapse of the regime through internal dissent and external pressure. However, contrary to some claims, there is no verified evidence that Israel formally urged Russia […]
- [Unfazed By Trump’s ‘Bullying’, China Vows To Continue Buying Russian Oil: ‘It’s Legitimate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/unfazed-by-trumps-bullying-china-vows-to-continue-buying-russian-oil-its-legitimate/): A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said it is legitimate and lawful for China to engage in economic, trade and energy cooperation with other countries, including Russia
- [Balcony collapses as Palestinians scramble for aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/balcony-collapses-as-palestinians-scramble-for-aid-in-gaza/): Video shows the moment a balcony collapsed in Gaza, as Palestinians scrambled to reach an airdropped aid pallet.
- [Israel bombs Gaza City as military prepares for full takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israel-bombs-gaza-city-as-military-prepares-for-full-takeover/): Video shows a large explosion targeting an apartment building near the al Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City.
- [Did India Halt Talks To Buy US Missiles, Combat Vehicles Amid Trump Tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/did-india-halt-talks-to-buy-us-missiles-combat-vehicles-amid-trump-tariffs/): India was in advanced talks with the US to purchase six Boeing P-8I reconnaissance aircraft worth USD 3.6 billion
- [Trump Open to Putin Meet Sans Zelensky, Kyiv Insists "Europe Must Partake as War Happening There"|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-open-to-putin-meet-sans-zelensky-kyiv-insists-europe-must-partake-as-war-happening-there4k/): US President Donald Trump said Thursday (August 7) that he would meet with Vladimir Putin for upcoming talks on the Ukraine war even if the Russian leader had not sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.The statement, which contradicted earlier reports that a Putin-Zelensky meeting was a prerequisite for the summit, came after Trump gave […]
- [China Welcomes PM Modi For SCO Summit In Tianjin: 'A Gathering Of Friendship...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/china-welcomes-pm-modi-for-sco-summit-in-tianjin-a-gathering-of-friendship/): China said the Tianjin summit will be a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results, and the SCO will enter a new stage of high-quality development
- [PM Modi To Travel To China’s Tianjin For SCO Summit On August 31. What It Means? | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/pm-modi-to-travel-to-chinas-tianjin-for-sco-summit-on-august-31-what-it-means-news18/): | China welcomes PM Modi for the amid reports he’ll visit on Aug 31 to attend the SCO Summit n18oc_world
- [Shock and fear in Gaza after Israel announces occupation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/shock-and-fear-in-gaza-after-israel-announces-occupation-plan/): Palestinians in Gaza City are fearful of being displaced yet again after Israel announced plans to occupy Gaza City.
- [Narcotics & Terror: ISI–Khalistani Nexus Expanding In Western Countries, Warn Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/narcotics-terror-isi-khalistani-nexus-expanding-in-western-countries-warn-sources-exclusive/): According to a dossier accessed by CNN-News18, the nexus spans funding, arms and narcotics trafficking, and coordinated campaigns aimed at destabilising Indian interests abroad.
- [‘Wrong, Will Bring More Bloodshed’: UK PM Starmer Urges Israel To Reconsider Gaza City Takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/wrong-will-bring-more-bloodshed-uk-pm-starmer-urges-israel-to-reconsider-gaza-city-takeover/): British PM Keir Starmer criticized Israel’s Gaza City takeover, urging reconsideration. Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks military control, not long-term governance.
- ['Modi Can't, Shouldn't Bend The Knee To Trump': India Tariffs Spark Bipartisan Alarm In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/modi-cant-shouldnt-bend-the-knee-to-trump-india-tariffs-spark-bipartisan-alarm-in-us/): Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian imports has triggered strong criticism from across the American political spectrum
- [10 Dead, 33 Missing As Flash Floods Wreak Havoc In China’s Gansu Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/10-dead-33-missing-as-flash-floods-wreak-havoc-in-chinas-gansu-province/): Flash floods in China’s Gansu province, killed 10 and left 33 missing. Torrential rains caused floods and landslides, disrupting services.
- [How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-israels-plan-to-take-over-gaza-city/): Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry, with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.
- [Trump to host Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders to sign US-brokered deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-to-host-azerbaijan-armenia-leaders-to-sign-us-brokered-deal/): US president said he will oversee the deal, which includes plans for a new transit corridor to be named after him.
- [Have sections of the US Constitution gone missing from government website?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/have-sections-of-the-us-constitution-gone-missing-from-government-website/): A Library of Congress website temporarily omitted parts of Article 1 due to a coding error corrected later that day.
- [Slot hints at new Liverpool bid for Newcastle’s Isak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/slot-hints-at-new-liverpool-bid-for-newcastles-isak/): Newcastle tells striker Alexander Isak to train alone amid interest from other clubs, including Liverpool.
- [Trump and the global rise of fascist anti-psychiatry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-and-the-global-rise-of-fascist-anti-psychiatry/): Trump is using psychiatry to cut care, expand policing and turn public despair into political control.
- [Who counts in America? Trump wants to decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/who-counts-in-america-trump-wants-to-decide/): Excluding undocumented immigrants from the census would shrink representation and deepen inequality.
- [At least 10 dead, 33 missing in flash floods in China’s Gansu province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/at-least-10-dead-33-missing-in-flash-floods-in-chinas-gansu-province/): President Xi Jinping orders ‘all-out’ rescue operations to save the missing people, CCTV says.
- [China Fumes at Marcos’ Taiwan Remark as India-Philippines Patrols Stir South China Sea Tensions | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/china-fumes-at-marcos-taiwan-remark-as-india-philippines-patrols-stir-south-china-sea-tensions-4k/): China has lashed out at Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over his remarks in India about a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, warning Manila against “playing with fire.” The controversy coincides with the first-ever joint naval patrols between India and the Philippines in the South China Sea, a move that has further inflamed regional […]
- [Trump Yelled At Netanyahu Over Call After He Dismissed Starvation Claims In Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-yelled-at-netanyahu-over-call-after-he-dismissed-starvation-claims-in-gaza-report/): US President Trump rebuked Israeli PM Netanyahu over Gaza starvation reports. Netanyahu called it Hamas propaganda, but Trump demanded evidence, describing Gaza as “a mess.”
- [‘American Companies, Consumers Will Pay The Cost’: Trump's Ex-VP Mike Pence Slams Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/american-companies-consumers-will-pay-the-cost-trumps-ex-vp-mike-pence-slams-tariffs/): Mike Pence shared a word of advice for Donald Trump over his tariff war with various countries and countered his claim that companies won’t have to pay tariffs if they make in US.
- [Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Spent Crores On OnlyFans, Report Says After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/ex-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-spent-crores-on-onlyfans-report-says-after-coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal/): Days after the kiss-cam row, ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been struck by a new scandal, this time related to his engagements with models on OnlyFans, according to a report.
- [Why Air Hostesses Avoid Tea And Coffee On Planes — The 'Truth' Will Leave You Disgusted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/why-air-hostesses-avoid-tea-and-coffee-on-planes-the-truth-will-leave-you-disgusted/): A flight attendant reveals that plane water tanks rarely get cleaned, so crew avoid tea, coffee, and sometimes even the water served onboard for health reasons
- [Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/ukraines-conscription-crisis-alleged-abuse-leads-to-protests-emigration/): Officials tasked with boosting army are accused of harshly cracking down on unwilling men, prompting some to flee.
- [Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/far-right-israeli-football-fans-set-off-pyrotechnics-in-latvias-capital/): Beitar Jerusalem fans, who have a history of anti-Arab racism, set off fireworks as Latvian police intervened.
- ["Sacrificing Hostages" Hamas Slams Bibi's Gaza Takeover Plan, Warns Israel of "Heavy Price" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/sacrificing-hostages-hamas-slams-bibis-gaza-takeover-plan-warns-israel-of-heavy-price-4k/): Palestinian militant group Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government was debating expanding military operations in Gaza, of sacrificing the Israeli hostages held there.”Netanyahu’s plans to escalate the aggression confirm beyond any doubt his desire to get rid of the captives and sacrifice them in pursuit of his personal interests and extremist […]
- [‘Trump Was Directly Involved In India-Pakistan Conflict’: Marco Rubio Lauds ‘President Of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-was-directly-involved-in-india-pakistan-conflict-marco-rubio-lauds-president-of-peace/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “…When India and Pakistan went to war, we got involved directly, and the president was able to deliver on that peace,” Rubio said.
- ['Tariffs Vs Openness': Chinese Envoy Highlights US-China Trade Contrast Over Brazilian Coffee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/tariffs-vs-openness-chinese-envoy-highlights-us-china-trade-contrast-over-brazilian-coffee/): Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong contrasted US and Chinese trade moves on Brazilian coffee, calling it “Tariffs vs Openness.”
- [Trump's Tariff War Could Turn Global Trade Into An 'Arm-Wrestling Match', Warns Singapore FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trumps-tariff-war-could-turn-global-trade-into-an-arm-wrestling-match-warns-singapore-fm/): Products from the European Union, Japan and South Korea are taxed at 15 per cent, while imports from Taiwan, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are taxed at 20 per cent.
- [‘Khalistan Boards’ At UK Gurdwara Not A Breach Of Political Guidance: Charity Watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/khalistan-boards-at-uk-gurdwara-not-a-breach-of-political-guidance-charity-watchdog/): A few years ago, the Charity Commission began checking Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Slough, Berkshire, south-east England, for compliance with its rules.
- [China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/china-warns-philippines-over-taiwan-remarks-amid-rising-tensions/): Beijing warns Manila to stop ‘playing with fire’ after Marcos signals potential Taiwan conflict involvement.
- [France battles largest wildfire in decades as residents remain displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/france-battles-largest-wildfire-in-decades-as-residents-remain-displaced/): Thousands of residents remain evacuated in Aude as firefighters combat unpredictable flames intensified by strong winds.
- [US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/us-pauses-most-visa-applications-from-zimbabwe/): The announcement marks the latest restriction imposed by the Trump administration on travellers from Africa.
- [Who Is Trump's Trade Adviser Peter Navarro? A Convicted Felon & Once Dubbed ‘Moron’ By Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/who-is-trumps-trade-adviser-peter-navarro-a-convicted-felon-once-dubbed-moron-by-musk/): Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has accused India of using the American dollars to buy Russian oil, claiming that money is used by Moscow for its war in Ukraine.
- [Cold Or Genius? ‘Secret’ Behind Donald Trump Burying Ex-Wife On Golf Course. Bonus — A Tax Tip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/cold-or-genius-secret-behind-donald-trump-burying-ex-wife-on-golf-course-bonus-a-tax-tip/): Under New Jersey state tax code, any land that is dedicated to cemetery purposes is exempt from all taxes, rates and assessments.
- [‘India Is Maharaja Of Tariffs’: Trump’s Trade Advisor Justifies 50% Duty As National Security Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/india-is-maharaja-of-tariffs-trumps-trade-advisor-justifies-50-duty-as-national-security-issue/): Trump on Wednesday slapped an extra 25 per cent levy on India for purchase of Russian oil, bringing total duties to 50 per cent, among the highest imposed by the US on any country
- [Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/taiwan-reports-first-case-of-chikungunya-virus-from-china-outbreak/): The mosquito-borne virus has crossed the Taiwan Strait from southern China, where confirmed cases top 8,000.
- [Wildfires Displace Thousands Across US, France, Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/wildfires-displace-thousands-across-us-france-turkey/): Ventura County with 0% containment, forcing evacuations in Val Verde and Oak Canyon. In France, the nation’s largest blaze in 80 years razes 16,000 hectares, destroying homes and displacing 2,000 people. Turkey battles fresh Karabuk wildfire with aircraft and hundreds of personnel amid extreme summer heat. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why has an AI-altered Bollywood movie sparked uproar in India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/why-has-an-ai-altered-bollywood-movie-sparked-uproar-in-india/): The re-release of a beloved Bollywood classic has caused alarm in India’s film industry.
- [In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/in-my-gaza-maternity-ward-life-and-death-coexist-but-so-does-hope/): A medical intern reflects on the hardship, hunger and resilience of women who bring children into the world amid war.
- [China's Arch Rival Eyes India's Akash-1S That Downed Pakistani Missiles In Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/chinas-arch-rival-eyes-indias-akash-1s-that-downed-pakistani-missiles-in-operation-sindoor/): The Akash-1S proved its mettle during a tense military exchange with Pakistan when it shot down a Fateh-1, a guided rocket developed by Pakistan’s National Development Complex
- [Goldy Brar To Lawrence Bishnoi: Gangsters At The Heart Of Canada’s Khalistani Network | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/goldy-brar-to-lawrence-bishnoi-gangsters-at-the-heart-of-canadas-khalistani-network-exclusive/): Khalistani-linked networks in Canada are said to be engaged in extortion, drug smuggling, terror financing, and even real estate investments.
- [Trump Rules Out ‘Putin-Zelensky Meet’ Requirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-rules-out-putin-zelensky-meet-requirement/): Vladimir Putin has signalled he could meet Donald Trump as early as next week, calling the prospect “possible” while cautioning that a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky is off the table for now. The Kremlin insists certain conditions remain unmet for Ukraine talks, underscoring the gulf between Moscow and Kyiv. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Raises Bounty On Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro To $50 Mn On Drug Trafficking Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-raises-bounty-on-venezuela-president-nicolas-maduro-to-50-mn-on-drug-trafficking-charges/): Nicolás Maduro was indicted in the Southern District of New York on multiple federal charges tied to drug trafficking in 2020.
- [‘Risks Years Of Careful Work’: Democrats, Republicans Fear Spoiled US-India Ties Over Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/risks-years-of-careful-work-democrats-republicans-fear-spoiled-us-india-ties-over-trump-tariffs/): Voices have grown in the Republican and Democratic parties in the US over Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on India.
- [Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/canada-murders-spark-calls-to-label-indias-bishnoi-gang-a-terror-group/): The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders.
- [World News Live Updates: Cambodia Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Citing Thai Border Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/world-news-live-updates-cambodia-nominates-donald-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-citing-thai-border-truce/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Las Vegas Tech CEO Receives Bloodied Pig Head, Threat Letter Over AI Real Estate Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/las-vegas-tech-ceo-receives-bloodied-pig-head-threat-letter-over-ai-real-estate-deal/): A tech CEO in Las Vegas received a bloodied pig’s head and an anonymous letter slamming his use of AI in real estate. An investigation was ongoing.
- [Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Benjamin Netanyahu's Plan To Occupy Gaza City: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israeli-security-cabinet-approves-benjamin-netanyahus-plan-to-occupy-gaza-city-report/): Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City
- [Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israeli-security-cabinet-approves-plan-to-occupy-gaza-city-report/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier this week that Israel will ‘take control of all Gaza’.
- [UK homelessness minister resigns over claim she evicted tenants, hiked rent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/uk-homelessness-minister-resigns-over-claim-she-evicted-tenants-hiked-rent/): The resignation is a blow for the Labour government, which trails Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party in polls.
- [Netanyahu Says Israel Will Destroy Hamas, Take Full Military Control Of Gaza But Won't... | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/netanyahu-says-israel-will-destroy-hamas-take-full-military-control-of-gaza-but-wont-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid out his strategic vision for the ongoing conflict in Gaza, outlining both the immediate goals of the war and the plan for the territory’s future. Netanyahu directly addressed international concerns, stating that Israel “will not annex Gaza” and intends to eventually hand it over to a transitional governing […]
- [Ontario Man Charged With Murder Of 21-Year-Old Indian Student In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/ontario-man-charged-with-murder-of-21-year-old-indian-student-in-canada/): 32-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder for the stray bullet that killed Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa, a Mohawk College student, at a bus stop in Canada.
- [US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/us-doubles-reward-for-arrest-of-venezuelas-president-maduro-to-50m/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Venezuelan president one of the world’s ‘largest narco-traffickers’.
- ['India May Become Our Largest Market': Sam Altman After OpenAI Releases ChatGPT-5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/india-may-become-our-largest-market-sam-altman-after-openai-releases-chatgpt-5/): GPT-5 model improves understanding across more than 12 Indian languages. Its rollout began on August 7 for free, Plus, and Pro users.
- ['Give The Bully An Inch...': Chinese Ambassador Hits Out At Trump Over 50% Tariffs On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/give-the-bully-an-inch-chinese-ambassador-hits-out-at-trump-over-50-tariffs-on-india/): While China purchased 47 per cent of Russia’s crude exports, followed by India at 38 per cent, in 2025, no additional tariff have been charged for China.
- [‘Not Until It's Resolved’: Trump Pauses Trade Negotiations With India Over Russian Oil Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/not-until-its-resolved-trump-pauses-trade-negotiations-with-india-over-russian-oil-purchases/): Donald Trump indicated that trade negotiations with India will be put on hold until the issue of Russian oil purchase is “resolved”.
- [Putin To Meet US President Next Week; No Talks Planned With Zelenskyy, Says Russian Diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/putin-to-meet-us-president-next-week-no-talks-planned-with-zelenskyy-says-russian-diplomat/): There has been no summit between US and Russian leaders since President Vladimir Putin met former President Joe Biden in Geneva in June 2021.
- ['India A Strategic Partner, But We Won't Align On Everything': US On Russian Oil Rift, Tariff Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/india-a-strategic-partner-but-we-wont-align-on-everything-us-on-russian-oil-rift-tariff-row/): The US reiterated concerns over India’s Russian oil purchases, while affirming that New Delhi remains a strategic partner, in remarks ahead of PM Modi’s visit to China.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1261/): Here are the key events on day 1,261 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [CAIR urges US to probe the death of father killed in Israeli settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/cair-urges-us-to-probe-the-death-of-father-killed-in-israeli-settler-attack/): US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident.
- [Satellite images show surge in rare earth mining in rebel-held Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/satellite-images-show-surge-in-rare-earth-mining-in-rebel-held-myanmar/): Satellite images reportedly identify 26 mines in rebel-held Myanmar next to China and two near Thailand.
- [Trump Rules Out Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting As Prerequisite For US-Russia Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-rules-out-putin-zelenskyy-meeting-as-prerequisite-for-us-russia-talks/): Trump also addressed the White House-imposed deadline for Moscow to pause its conflict in Ukraine.
- [Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/haiti-names-new-head-of-transitional-council-ahead-of-scheduled-elections/): Laurent Saint-Cyr is meant to be the last head of the council as it prepares for a nationwide vote to elect a president.
- [Trump Admin Ousts Top FBI Officials, Including Ex-Acting Director, Without Explanation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-admin-ousts-top-fbi-officials-including-ex-acting-director-without-explanation/): In a farewell note to his team, Driscoll confirmed his departure.
- [Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obeid killed seeking aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/palestinian-football-icon-suleiman-al-obeid-killed-seeking-aid-in-gaza/): Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid was killed in an Israeli air strike on Wednesday while waiting for aid in Gaza.
- [CDC reports ultraprocessed foods comprise more than half of the US diet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/cdc-reports-ultraprocessed-foods-comprise-more-than-half-of-the-us-diet/): The findings come as Robert F Kennedy Jr advances plans to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ under President Donald Trump.
- [Famine kills nearly 200 in Gaza amid ‘apocalyptic’ battle for survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/famine-kills-nearly-200-in-gaza-amid-apocalyptic-battle-for-survival/): Two children died of starvation on Thursday, as WHO warns 12,000 children aged under five suffering acute malnutrition.
- [Trump to nominate ‘loyalist’ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-to-nominate-loyalist-stephen-miran-to-the-federal-reserve-board/): Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.
- [Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Construction Of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/federal-judge-temporarily-halts-construction-of-alligator-alcatraz-detention-center/): Judge Williams, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, announced the order in court.
- [India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula speak amid Trump tariff blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/indias-modi-brazils-lula-speak-amid-trump-tariff-blitz/): India is signaling it may seek to rebalance its global partnerships after Trump’s salvo of tariffs on Indian goods.
- [From Italy to Brazil, Trump’s new tariffs stir uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/from-italy-to-brazil-trumps-new-tariffs-stir-uncertainty/): President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are spreading economic anxiety.
- [Netanyahu Calls For Full Gaza Control; Hamas Slams Move As "Coup" Amid Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-calls-for-full-gaza-control-hamas-slams-move-as-coup-amid-ceasefire-talks/): The militant group accused Netanyahu of exploiting the conflict for personal and ideological gain.
- [WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/who-says-us-ending-mrna-vaccine-contracts-a-significant-blow/): Trump’s administration halts mRNA vaccine development, sparking WHO fears for emerging pandemic preparedness.
- [Netanyahu: Israel to take control of ‘all of Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-israel-to-take-control-of-all-of-gaza/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to take control of “all of Gaza.”
- [Trump says undocumented immigrants will not be counted in new US Census](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-says-undocumented-immigrants-will-not-be-counted-in-new-us-census/): US president says he directed the Commerce Department to immediately work on a ‘new and highly accurate’ survey.
- [At least six killed, 10 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/at-least-six-killed-10-wounded-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon/): The strikes on Lebanon’s east came as its government endorsed a US-backed proposal for Hezbollah’s disarmament.
- [Families of Israeli captives sail near Gaza to call for a ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/families-of-israeli-captives-sail-near-gaza-to-call-for-a-ceasefire/): Families and supporters of the Israelis held captive by Hamas sailed toward the Gaza coast.
- [Top Kremlin official: Putin, Trump to meet ‘in coming days’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/top-kremlin-official-putin-trump-to-meet-in-coming-days/): A top Kremlin foreign policy aide said Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet “in the coming days.”
- [Noblesville Chemical Explosion: Shelter-In-Place Order Issued For Indiana Residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/noblesville-chemical-explosion-shelter-in-place-order-issued-for-indiana-residents/): Initial reports indicate that at least one man was injured in the explosion.
- [Christopher Waller Emerges As Frontrunner To Replace Fed Chair Powell: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/christopher-waller-emerges-as-frontrunner-to-replace-fed-chair-powell-report/): President Trump has long criticised Powell for not lowering interest rates aggressively enough.
- [Police raid Kashmir bookshops after India bans titles for ‘secessionism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/police-raid-kashmir-bookshops-after-india-bans-titles-for-secessionism/): Among the 25 banned books is one by Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy, one of India’s most famous living authors.
- [At least six killed, two injured in medical plane crash in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/at-least-six-killed-two-injured-in-medical-plane-crash-in-kenya/): The plane had taken off from the capital Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and was destined for Somaliland.
- [Cambodia and Thailand agree to deploy ASEAN ceasefire monitors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/cambodia-and-thailand-agree-to-deploy-asean-ceasefire-monitors/): Both sides agree to extend truce, though Thailand still holds 18 Cambodian soldiers taken hours after truce implemented.
- [Netanyahu Floats Israeli Control, Arab Governance Of Gaza, Hamas Cries "Sacrifice Of Hostages"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/netanyahu-floats-israeli-control-arab-governance-of-gaza-hamas-cries-sacrifice-of-hostages/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a security cabinet meeting to vote on whether to move forward with a full-scale military occupation of the Gaza Strip In comments quoted by Channel 12, Netanyahu told the meeting: “I don’t want to preserve Hamas, I want to defeat it” 0:00 INTRO3:36 UK OUTSOURCES GAZA SPY FLIGHTS TO […]
- [Trump to sign order requiring universities to disclose admissions data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/trump-to-sign-order-requiring-universities-to-disclose-admissions-data/): The US president has led a purge of diversity programming and called for greater transparency in university admissions.
- [Tougher transshipment penalties on US imports not immediate: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/07/tougher-transshipment-penalties-on-us-imports-not-immediate-report/): Trump’s tariffs on imports have kicked-in but there is no clarification on rules for transshipment as yet, Reuters said.
- [Six Lebanese soldiers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/six-lebanese-soldiers-killed-in-explosion-in-southern-lebanon/): Deadly explosion at weapons depot comes as army has been dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
- [Israeli forces kill 21 aid seekers as Gaza starvation death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/israeli-forces-kill-21-aid-seekers-as-gaza-starvation-death-toll-rises/): Gaza Ministry of Health says at least 39 people killed in 24 hours, including 21 seeking aid and 11 from starvation.
- [Iran Warns On “Foreign Interference” As Trump Clinches Armenia-Azeri Peace Deal, Key Corridor | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/iran-warns-on-foreign-interference-as-trump-clinches-armenia-azeri-peace-deal-key-corridor-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Effect Of Trump's Tariffs': Instagram User Exposes Clothing Price Hikes At Walmart |Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/effect-of-trumps-tariffs-instagram-user-exposes-clothing-price-hikes-at-walmart-video/): In the video, Chandler walks through Walmart, pointing to clothing tags that appear to have their original prices removed or covered up
- [Three Wounded In Gunfire After Verbal Dispute At New York’s Times Square; Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/three-wounded-in-gunfire-after-verbal-dispute-at-new-yorks-times-square-suspect-arrested/): The victims are in stable condition, and the 17-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, according to the NYPD. Times Square is one of New York’s most iconic tourist spots.
- [The trillion-dollar war machine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/the-trillion-dollar-war-machine/): Hind Hassan explores the US weapons industry and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.
- [Trump Brokers Historic Azerbaijan-Armenia 'Peace Deal’ in Setback to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-brokers-historic-azerbaijan-armenia-peace-deal-in-setback-to-russia/): On August 8, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a U.S.-brokered peace deal, marking a significant blow to Russia’s influence. The agreement grants U.S. development rights to a key transit corridor in the South Caucasus and lifts restrictions on defense cooperation between Azerbaijan and the U.S. Both leaders praised President Donald Trump for his role in ending […]
- [India A Soft Target In Trump's Negotiations With Putin: Former Singapore Foreign Minister | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/india-a-soft-target-in-trumps-negotiations-with-putin-former-singapore-foreign-minister-exclusive/): George Yeo Yong-Boon also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a ‘strong leader’ who has ‘done a lot of good work for India’
- [Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska, Hints at Russia-Ukraine “land Swap,” Zelensky Fumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-to-meet-putin-in-alaska-hints-at-russia-ukraine-land-swap-zelensky-fumes/): U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump mentioned that a potential deal to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict could involve “swapping of territories.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that any peace agreements made without Ukraine’s involvement would not be accepted and rejected the idea of ceding territory to […]
- [Why Alaska Was Chosen For Trump-Putin Meeting And The Legal Issues They Sought To Avoid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/why-alaska-was-chosen-for-trump-putin-meeting-and-the-legal-issues-they-sought-to-avoid/): As the only US state with Arctic territory, Alaska is key to US Arctic policy amid climate change opening new shipping routes and resource exploration opportunities
- [How RFK Jr’s vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump’s vision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/how-rfk-jrs-vaccine-funding-cuts-fit-with-trumps-vision/): Latest move to cut funding for vaccines is not down to US health secretary. It is part of Trump’s wider war on science.
- [Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/thai-soldiers-injured-by-landmine-near-cambodia-amid-fragile-truce/): It is the third incident in a few weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.
- [India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during Kashmir conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/india-says-six-pakistani-aircraft-shot-down-during-kashmir-conflict/): Air force chief Amar Preet Singh says India’s S-400 air defence systems took down the Pakistani jets.
- [Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/elvis-inspired-teacher-fights-roma-prejudice-with-music-and-heart/): As a teacher and performer, Lakatos empowers Roma students, showing them they can aspire beyond societal limitations.
- [Manchester United complete Benjamin Sesko signing from RP Leipzig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/manchester-united-complete-benjamin-sesko-signing-from-rp-leipzig/): The Slovenia striker was also a target for Newcastle United, having scored 39 times in two years for RP Leipzig.
- ['Several Terrorists Involved In October 7 Attacks Eliminated': Israeli Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/several-terrorists-involved-in-october-7-attacks-eliminated-israeli-forces/): Israeli military said that “several terrorists” involved in the October 7 attacks in Israel were killed in strikes.
- [Zelenskyy Warns Against 'Decisions Without Ukraine' Ahead Of US-Russia Summit In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/zelenskyy-warns-against-decisions-without-ukraine-ahead-of-us-russia-summit-in-alaska/): President Donald Trump, earlier, indicated that a potential peace agreement with Russia could include territorial exchanges.
- [3 Injured At New York’s Times Square After Verbal Dispute Escalates Into Shooting, Video Shows Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/3-injured-at-new-yorks-times-square-after-verbal-dispute-escalates-into-shooting-video-shows-chaos/): Two teenagers and an elderly were among those injured in the shooting incident at New York’s Times Square.
- [World News Live Updates: Libya's Political Division Forces National Soccer Final To Be Held In Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/world-news-live-updates-libyas-political-division-forces-national-soccer-final-to-be-held-in-italy/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Armenia And Azerbaijan Sign 'Historic' Peace Deal At White House, Nominate Trump For Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/armenia-and-azerbaijan-sign-historic-peace-deal-at-white-house-nominate-trump-for-nobel-prize/): The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia signed an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict as they were hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shook hands after Trump described the event as “historic”. As part of the deal, the US will also […]
- [China's Wang Yi To Visit Pakistan This Month Amid Islamabad's 'Deepening Bond' With US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/chinas-wang-yi-to-visit-pakistan-this-month-amid-islamabads-deepening-bond-with-us-exclusive/): The dialogue will cover updates on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, joint security cooperation, regional stability & expansion of defence exchange programmes
- [At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/at-least-one-killed-as-firefighters-battle-greece-blaze-for-second-day/): A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.
- [Ballon d’Or holder Rodri suffers latest Man City injury setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/ballon-dor-holder-rodri-suffers-latest-man-city-injury-setback/): The Spanish midfielder missed the majority of last season due to injury and will miss the start of the new campaign.
- [Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifting land to occupier’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/before-trump-putin-talks-ukraine-rules-out-gifting-land-to-occupier/): With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.
- [Ex-NSA Warns Trump Against Levying Tariffs On India, Says ‘Could Push Delhi Towards…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/ex-nsa-warns-trump-against-levying-tariffs-on-india-says-could-push-delhi-towards/): Trump’s 50% tariffs on India have raised fears in American analysts that this could push New Delhi towards Moscow and Beijing.
- [How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/how-a-drowning-victim-became-a-lifesaving-icon/): If you know CPR, chances are you’ve practised on a dummy with the face of a woman who, legend says, drowned in Paris.
- [Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/uganda-court-denies-bail-to-opposition-leader-kizza-besigye-in-treason-case/): Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda’s national election early next year.
- [Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska, Hints at “Swapping of Territories” With Ukraine to End Russia’s War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-to-meet-putin-in-alaska-hints-at-swapping-of-territories-with-ukraine-to-end-russias-war/): U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday. Trump made the highly anticipated announcement on social media after he said that the parties, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, were close to a ceasefire deal […]
- [Pakistan Airports Authority Suffers Rs 4 Billion Loss After Airspace Closure To India: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/pakistan-airports-authority-suffers-rs-4-billion-loss-after-airspace-closure-to-india-report/): The move disrupted 100–150 Indian flights daily, leading to a 20 per cent drop in total air traffic and reduced income from overflying fees
- [Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/adidas-accused-of-cultural-appropriation-by-mexico-over-new-footwear-design/): Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country’s southern Oaxaca state.
- [‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sparks new censorship fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/attack-on-peoples-memory-kashmirs-book-ban-sparks-new-censorship-fears/): Indian officials say the books promote violence, secessionism. But critics say the move is aimed at silencing scholars.
- [Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/brazils-president-lula-vetoes-parts-of-environmental-devastation-bill/): Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
- [‘Stay Quiet And Hidden’: Mom Shares Wife's Harrowing Text During Atlanta CDC Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/stay-quiet-and-hidden-mom-shares-wifes-harrowing-text-during-atlanta-cdc-shooting/): A gunman opened fire on the CDC from a nearby Pharmacy on Friday, killing a police officer.
- [Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/singapore-celebrates-success-on-60th-anniversary-but-challenges-loom-ahead/): Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
- [Showdown Over Trump Tariffs, Putin Dials Xi Jinping And Modi: New Russia, China, India 'Axis' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/showdown-over-trump-tariffs-putin-dials-xi-jinping-and-modi-new-russia-china-india-axis-4k/): Donald Trump’s tariff war has inadvertently pushed Russia, China and India closer together in what could mark the beginning of a new Eurasian axis of power. Earlier this week, Trump slapped an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods that said his administration is considering imposing secondary sanctions on “a couple of others,” hinting that China […]
- ['Assault On Equality, Human Dignity': Ireland Condemns Attack On Indian Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/assault-on-equality-human-dignity-ireland-condemns-attack-on-indian-citizens/): The embassy emphasised that racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society, stating that the actions of a few individuals do not represent the values of the Irish people.
- [Comedian Jimmy Fallon Makes Fun Of Trump’s Tariff Move Against India, Jokes About Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/comedian-jimmy-fallon-makes-fun-of-trumps-tariff-move-against-india-jokes-about-putin/): Fallon mentioned India among other countries as Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on New Delhi in response to its refusal to halt oil imports from long-time ally Russia.
- [Trump Hints At 'Swapping Of Territories' Between Ukraine And Russia Ahead Of Alaska Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-hints-at-swapping-of-territories-between-ukraine-and-russia-ahead-of-alaska-talks/): Trump said a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine would include territorial exchanges, as he confirmed upcoming talks with Russia’s Putin on August 15 in Alaska. 
- [Armenia, Azerbaijan Join Pakistan In Endorsing Trump For Nobel Prize After Peace Accord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/armenia-azerbaijan-join-pakistan-in-endorsing-trump-for-nobel-prize-after-peace-accord/): With Armenia and Azerbaijan, five countries have now publicly endorsed US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.
- [NASA's Crew-10 Astronauts, Who Replaced Sunita Williams At ISS, Begin Return Journey To Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/nasas-crew-10-astronauts-who-replaced-sunita-williams-at-iss-begin-return-journey-to-earth/): Crew-10 astronauts were launched to ISS on March 14 for a routine mission to replace Crew-9 team which included NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams.
- [Nagasaki cathedral bells to ring together since US atomic bombing of Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/nagasaki-cathedral-bells-to-ring-together-since-us-atomic-bombing-of-japan/): Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1262/): Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Admin Targets Harvard In Patent Probe Tied To Government-Funded Research](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-admin-targets-harvard-in-patent-probe-tied-to-government-funded-research/): The inquiry is being conducted under the march-in rights provision of the Bayh-Dole Act.
- [Billy Long Removed As IRS Chief, Scott Bessent To Be Named Acting Commissioner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/billy-long-removed-as-irs-chief-scott-bessent-to-be-named-acting-commissioner/): The exact reason behind Long’s sudden dismissal remains unclear.
- [Maps offer hope to save threatened rainforest in Malaysian Borneo’s Sarawak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/maps-offer-hope-to-save-threatened-rainforest-in-malaysian-borneos-sarawak/): Indigenous communities in Sarawak use community mapping to assert land rights. 
- [No proof? Mexico’s Sheinbaum weighs the US’s claims of a Maduro-cartel tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/no-proof-mexicos-sheinbaum-weighs-the-uss-claims-of-a-maduro-cartel-tie/): Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
- [‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/islamophobic-spanish-towns-ban-on-religious-gatherings-sparks-criticism/): The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
- [Trump Confirms August 15 Alaska Meeting With Putin On Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-confirms-august-15-alaska-meeting-with-putin-on-russia-ukraine-ceasefire/): This announcement brings an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the venue for the high-level talks.
- [Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Historic Peace Deal At White House In Trump's Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-historic-peace-deal-at-white-house-in-trumps-presence/): As part of the deal, the nations will establish a major transit corridor, to be named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.
- [Suspect dies, officer injured in shooting at Emory University in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/suspect-dies-officer-injured-in-shooting-at-emory-university-in-georgia/): Those on campus were advised to ‘run, hide, fight’ as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
- [Trump announces August 15 meet-up with Putin in Alaska, warns of land swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-announces-august-15-meet-up-with-putin-in-alaska-warns-of-land-swap/): The announcement comes as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
- [Canyon Fire Burns Over 5,000 Acres Near LA, Air Quality Declines Sharply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/canyon-fire-burns-over-5000-acres-near-la-air-quality-declines-sharply/): An Air Quality Alert was issued Friday due to the fire’s impact on surrounding communities.
- [Active Shooter Reported Near Emory University, CDC HQ On Lockdown | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/active-shooter-reported-near-emory-university-cdc-hq-on-lockdown-watch/): Emory Point, located adjacent to both Emory University and the CDC’s main campus, is under heightened security.
- [Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palestine protest standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-offers-ucla-1bn-settlement-amid-pro-palestine-protest-standoff/): The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues pressure universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.
- [UN Secretary-General slams Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/un-secretary-general-slams-israels-gaza-city-takeover-plan/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ office slammed Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City.
- [Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/zambia-ex-president-must-be-sent-home-for-burial-south-african-court-rules/): After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu’s family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
- [Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/far-right-israeli-football-fans-set-off-pyrotechnics-in-latvia/): Beitar Jerusalem fans sparked chaos in Riga, hurling pyrotechnics and setting off flares during their loss to Riga FC.
- [Security in focus as arrests made in spat of sex toy disruptions in WNBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/security-in-focus-as-arrests-made-in-spat-of-sex-toy-disruptions-in-wnba/): How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security.
- [Azerbaijan and Armenia sign accord overseen by Trump at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/azerbaijan-and-armenia-sign-accord-overseen-by-trump-at-the-white-house/): US president says the deal will bring peace and new economic opportunities for the two rivals, but issues remain.
- [‘I will never leave’: Palestinians spurn Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/i-will-never-leave-palestinians-spurn-israels-plan-to-occupy-gaza-city/): Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.
- [Fire Breaks Out At Historic Mosque-Cathedral Of Córdoba In Spain I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/fire-breaks-out-at-historic-mosque-cathedral-of-cordoba-in-spain-i-watch/): According to emergency crews, the blaze began around 9 pm local time in a lateral chapel area.
- [Germany Suspends Arms Export To Israel, Netanyahu Slams Move As Reward For Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/germany-suspends-arms-export-to-israel-netanyahu-slams-move-as-reward-for-hamas/): The German chancellor reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right “to defend itself against Hamas’ terror.”
- [Jim Lovell, one of first astronauts to orbit the moon, dies at age 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/jim-lovell-one-of-first-astronauts-to-orbit-the-moon-dies-at-age-97/): Known as Smilin’ Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
- [Trump administration subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-administration-subpoenas-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james/): James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president’s ire and accusations of retaliation.
- [Barcelona’s ter Stegen loses captaincy while Lewandowski woes continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/barcelonas-ter-stegen-loses-captaincy-while-lewandowski-woes-continues/): Barcelona has temporarily stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy over his refusal to sign a medical report.
- [Here’s why the UN is negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/heres-why-the-un-is-negotiating-a-treaty-to-end-plastic-pollution/): Negotiations are under way at the UN to reach a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution.
- [Iran Joins ICBM Club, 12,000km Khorramshahr-5 Missile Puts "US Mainland Within Range" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/iran-joins-icbm-club-12000km-khorramshahr-5-missile-puts-us-mainland-within-range-4k/): Iran may have developed or prepared for testing its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), called Khorramshahr-5, Mehr News reported on July 27This missile is reportedly capable of a range up to 12,000 kilometers, a speed of Mach 16 and the ability to carry a warhead weighing around two tonsIf verified, these figures would place Iran […]
- [JD Vance Rejects Palestinian Statehood, Points To US-UK Differences On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/jd-vance-rejects-palestinian-statehood-points-to-us-uk-differences-on-gaza/): Vance’s comments come amid a shifting stance in parts of Europe regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- [High-profile Chinese dealmaker Bao Fan released from detention: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/high-profile-chinese-dealmaker-bao-fan-released-from-detention-report/): Bao, widely regarded as one of China’s best-connected bankers, went missing in 2023 with little explanation.
- [Bus carrying mourners overturns in Kenya, killing 21 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/bus-carrying-mourners-overturns-in-kenya-killing-21-people/): The driver lost control of the bus in Kisumu, on a notorious section of road where accidents are frequent.
- [Can Brazil convict Bolsonaro and stand up to Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/can-brazil-convict-bolsonaro-and-stand-up-to-trump/): What would a conviction for former President Jair Bolsonaro mean for Brazil?
- [Huge sign on Tel Aviv beach tells Trump to ‘end BB’s war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/huge-sign-on-tel-aviv-beach-tells-trump-to-end-bbs-war/): Protesters from an Israeli activist group etched an anti-war message in the sand near a US embassy building in Tel Aviv.
- [Why is Israel moving to seize control of Gaza City?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/why-is-israel-moving-to-seize-control-of-gaza-city/): Move would forcibly displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
- [US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/us-appeals-court-throws-out-trump-contempt-ruling-over-deportation-flights/): The decision undoes Judge Boasberg’s finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.
- [UN Chief Warns Israeli Operation In Gaza May Deepen Humanitarian Catastrophe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/un-chief-warns-israeli-operation-in-gaza-may-deepen-humanitarian-catastrophe/): UN Secretary-General Guterres warned Israel’s control of Gaza City risks worsening the situation for Palestinians, urging a ceasefire and compliance with international law.
- [DoJ Investigates New York Attorney General Letitia James Over Trump Fraud Lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/doj-investigates-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-over-trump-fraud-lawsuit/): The civil fraud case involving Trump dates back to 2023, when James filed and won a lawsuit against Trump.
- [Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/trump-signs-order-authorising-military-action-against-cartels-reports/): Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty.
- [US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/us-has-no-plans-to-recognise-palestinian-state-vance-says-on-uk-trip/): The US vice president reaffirms Washington’s stance as calls for recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum.
- [Mexican President Dismisses Risk Of US 'Invasion' After Trump Orders Action On Cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/mexican-president-dismisses-risk-of-us-invasion-after-trump-orders-action-on-cartels/): Reports claimed that Trump had secretly authorised the use of military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations by his administration
- [Pakistan Seeks US', Global Support To Resolve Kashmir Issue: ‘Welcome Any Help’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/pakistan-seeks-us-global-support-to-resolve-kashmir-issue-welcome-any-help/): Pakistan seeks US help for Kashmir dispute resolution, welcomes global assistance. India rejects third-party mediation, insists on dialogue about PoK and terrorism only.
- [Putin Calls Allies Ahead Of Trump Summit, Deadline; Russia "Locks In" Ukraine Gains In Truce Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/putin-calls-allies-ahead-of-trump-summit-deadline-russia-locks-in-ukraine-gains-in-truce-deal/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug 8 held consultations with key allies ahead of a likely summit with US President Donald TrumpThe calls with the leaders of China, India and Belarus came hours before Trump’s August 8 deadline for Moscow to end its Ukraine war 0:00 INTRO 1:38 PUTIN UPDATES ALLIES ON TALKS WITH WITKOFF […]
- [Israel approves Gaza City occupation, mass displacement looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israel-approves-gaza-city-occupation-mass-displacement-looms/): Israel has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City.
- [Canada sheds tens of thousands of jobs as Trump tariffs hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/canada-sheds-tens-of-thousands-of-jobs-as-trump-tariffs-hit/): Trump’s sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminium and autos have hit the manufacturing sector hard and reduced hiring.
- [India may pause plans to buy US arms after Trump’s tariffs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/india-may-pause-plans-to-buy-us-arms-after-trumps-tariffs-report/): India says reports are ‘false and fabricated’, claiming procurement of items like Javelin antitank missiles under way.
- [Why the Global South needs a ‘Borrower’s Club’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/why-the-global-south-needs-a-borrowers-club/): With rich countries resisting reform, debtor nations must band together to break the system.
- [Longtime Belarus leader Lukashenko signals he may not seek another term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/longtime-belarus-leader-lukashenko-signals-he-may-not-seek-another-term/): Putin ally Lukashenko has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for more than than three decades and is now on seventh term.
- ["Collapse Of Hamas" IDF Chief Toes Netanyahu's Line As World Slams Israel’s Gaza City Takeover | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/collapse-of-hamas-idf-chief-toes-netanyahus-line-as-world-slams-israels-gaza-city-takeover-4k/): Germany will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug 8Merz’s latest remarks come in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations thereIsrael’s political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Aug 8 to take control of Gaza […]
- [Israel To 'Free Gaza From Hamas, Not Occupy It': Netanyahu After Backlash Over War Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/israel-to-free-gaza-from-hamas-not-occupy-it-netanyahu-after-backlash-over-war-plan/): Netanyahu’s remarks comes following growing criticism after Israel’s security cabinet approved a new military plan that includes taking control of Gaza
- [Makeshift bridge reconnects Indian communities cut off by landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/makeshift-bridge-reconnects-indian-communities-cut-off-by-landslides/): Drone footage showed workers in India’s Uttarakhand building a makeshift bridge across a gorge after flash flooding.
- ["Many Tried To End The War" Trump Mocks Putin As US Brokers Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/many-tried-to-end-the-war-trump-mocks-putin-as-us-brokers-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal-4k/): Armenia and Azerbaijan, longtime foes since Nagorno-Karabakh’s breakaway in the 1980s, are set to sign a US-brokered peace deal after decades of conflict. President Trump announced that Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev will attend a White House “Peace Signing Ceremony” to address key issues. 0:00- INTRODUCTION1:17- TRUMP UPSTAGES PUTIN?2:52- ‘TRUMP ROUTE’ […]
- [US May Recognise Russia’s Territorial Gains In Ukraine As Trump, Putin Talk Peace Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/us-may-recognise-russias-territorial-gains-in-ukraine-as-trump-putin-talk-peace-deal-report/): This development comes just a day after the Kremlin confirmed that a Trump-Putin meeting is expected “in the coming days”
- [China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/china-welcomes-new-us-russia-contact-as-trump-seeks-end-to-ukraine-war/): Xi Jinping expresses support for ‘long-term’ solution to Ukraine conflict during call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
- [Bayern Munich veers from Rwanda sponsorship after criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/bayern-munich-veers-from-rwanda-sponsorship-after-criticism/): German football club to shift away from ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship after criticism from fans.
- [Pakistan says soldiers kill 33 fighters near Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/pakistan-says-soldiers-kill-33-fighters-near-afghan-border/): Pakistan’s military says those killed had the backing of India although it offers no evidence to back up the allegation.
- [BRICS Unites Against Trump's Tariff Tactics: A New Era of Global Resistance | Brass Tacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/brics-unites-against-trumps-tariff-tactics-a-new-era-of-global-resistance-brass-tacks-news18/): In a bold stand against U.S. tariffs, BRICS nations unite, with India, Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa coordinating responses. As Trump escalates trade tensions, the Global South’s economic power and resource wealth challenge U.S. dominance, reshaping global dynamics. n18oc_world
- [‘No plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, US vice president says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/no-plans-to-recognise-palestinian-state-us-vice-president-says/): The US has “no plans” to recognise a Palestinian state, according to US Vice President JD Vance.
- [Will Trump's Tariff War Draw A United BRICS Response? What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/will-trumps-tariff-war-draw-a-united-brics-response-what-we-know-so-far/): Brazil’s Lula said he would not initiate trade talks with President Donald Trump and instead proposed that BRICS nations consider a joint response.
- ['1929 Again...': Trump Warns Of Great Depression If US Courts Rule Against Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/1929-again-trump-warns-of-great-depression-if-us-courts-rule-against-tariffs/): Trump said billions of dollars are coming into the US coffers and warned of a ‘1929-style Great Depression’ if the court rules against tariffs
- [Putin Calls Modi Amid US-India Tariff Clash, Trump Rules Out Trade Talks "Until We Get It Resolved"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/putin-calls-modi-amid-us-india-tariff-clash-trump-rules-out-trade-talks-until-we-get-it-resolved/): Amid the escalating U.S.-India tariff clash, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Modi, signaling Moscow’s support as Donald Trump ruled out any trade talks with India “until we get it resolved.” The call underscores India’s shifting geopolitical balancing act between strained U.S. ties and strengthening strategic relations with Russia.00:00 INTRODUCTION02:29 THE PROPOSED DEFENCE DEAL […]
- [Average US Tariff Rate Hits 20.1%, Highest Since 1910s, WTO And IMF Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/08/average-us-tariff-rate-hits-20-1-highest-since-1910s-wto-and-imf-reveal/): This figure is a sharp rise compared to the 2.4 percent tariff rate in place when US President Donald Trump took office on January 20
- [World’s Longest And Heaviest Train: 8 Engines, 682 Wagons And 5,648 Wheels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/worlds-longest-and-heaviest-train-8-engines-682-wagons-and-5648-wheels/): The Australian BHP Iron Ore Train, stretching 7.3 km with 682 wagons, is so long that 22 Eiffel Towers could fit end-to-end along its length, making it a true giant of the rails
- [Killed In Gaza Strike, Al Jazeera Journalist's 'Last Will' Posted Online: 'Don't Forget...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/killed-in-gaza-strike-al-jazeera-journalists-last-will-posted-online-dont-forget/): In the post, Anas al-Sharif urged Gazans not to be silenced and called on them to be bridges toward the liberation of the country and its people
- [Masked Thieves Barge Into California Store, Steal $7,000 Worth Of Labubu Dolls | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/masked-thieves-barge-into-california-store-steal-7000-worth-of-labubu-dolls-video/): Masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a store in La Puente, California, on August 6. The suspects, who used a stolen truck, took all the store’s inventory.
- [US Visa Interview Waiver Programme To End: What Changes And How It Will Affect You](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-visa-interview-waiver-programme-to-end-what-changes-and-how-it-will-affect-you/): The US will end its ‘Dropbox’ facility from September 2, requiring most visa applicants to attend in-person interviews
- [Australia To Join France, UK & Canada In Recognising Palestinian State By September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/australia-to-join-france-uk-canada-in-recognising-palestinian-state-by-september/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the move will happen at the UN General Assembly after it received commitments from the Palestinian Authority.
- [Trump Presses Xi To Boost Soybean Purchases To Address China’s Domestic Shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-presses-xi-to-boost-soybean-purchases-to-address-chinas-domestic-shortage/): US President Donald Trump on Monday urged China to increase its purchases of American soybeans, framing it as a way to address Beijing’s domestic shortages
- [Massive 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Western Turkey | One Dead, Widespread Damage Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/massive-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-western-turkey-one-dead-widespread-damage-reported/): A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey on Sunday, August 10, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). A report from Reuters confirms once casuality and 29 injuries. Furthermore, at least 16 buildings got damaged due to the quake.The Turkish disaster management agency, AFAD, said the quake occurred […]
- [Trump Orders Homeless Out of Washington DC | Mayor Hits Back After Controversial Crime Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-orders-homeless-out-of-washington-dc-mayor-hits-back-after-controversial-crime-crackdown/): — US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after declaring that homeless people in Washington DC must “move out” of the capital. In a social media post, Trump vowed to make the city “safer and more beautiful than it ever was before” and promised alternative accommodation — but “FAR from the Capital.”The comments drew […]
- [Who Was Anas al-Sharif? Al Jazeera Journalist Labelled As 'Hamas Terrorist' By Israeli Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/who-was-anas-al-sharif-al-jazeera-journalist-labelled-as-hamas-terrorist-by-israeli-forces/): Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli strike, just minutes after he posted videos of the the Israeli bombardment on X.
- [Trump Eyes National Guard Deployment In Washington Amid Pledge To Remove Homeless: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-eyes-national-guard-deployment-in-washington-amid-pledge-to-remove-homeless-report/): The authorities said President Donald Trump had yet to give final approval, but the troops were ready to be sent if ordered
- [5 Al Jazeera Journalists Killed In Israeli Attack On Gaza, IDF Alleges 1 Was 'Hamas Terrorist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/5-al-jazeera-journalists-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza-idf-alleges-1-was-hamas-terrorist/): Anas Al Sharif was among a group of five Al Jazeera journalists who died in a strike on a tent in the eastern Gaza City.
- [Al Jazeera condemns killing of its journalists by Israeli forces in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/al-jazeera-condemns-killing-of-its-journalists-by-israeli-forces-in-gaza/): Media network condemns ‘assassination’ of its Gaza correspondents and photographers by Israeli forces.
- [Israel kills Anas al-Sharif and four other Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/israel-kills-anas-al-sharif-and-four-other-al-jazeera-journalists-in-gaza/): Anas al-Sharif along with four other Al Jazeera journalists have been killed by an Israeli attack.
- [Gaza journalist reports on Israeli attack that killed Al Jazeera colleagues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/gaza-journalist-reports-on-israeli-attack-that-killed-al-jazeera-colleagues/): Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud, gives more details on the Israeli attack that killed five of his colleagues.
- [Israel kills four Al Jazeera journalists including Anas al-Sharif in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/israel-kills-four-al-jazeera-journalists-including-anas-al-sharif-in-gaza/): An Israeli air strike has killed four Al Jazeera journalists including correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
- [Trump pledges to move homeless people in Washington, DC ‘far’ from the city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/trump-pledges-to-move-homeless-people-in-washington-dc-far-from-the-city/): The White House declined to explain what legal authority Trump would use to evict people from the nation’s capital.
- [Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/al-jazeera-journalist-anas-al-sharif-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-gaza-city/): Al-Sharif killed in what appears to be a targeted Israeli attack on tent housing journalists outside al-Shifa hospital.
- [What’s the fallout from a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/whats-the-fallout-from-a-peace-deal-between-azerbaijan-and-armenia/): The US brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities.
- [Netanyahu To Allow Foreign Journalists In War-Torn Gaza: 'We Have Ordered The Military To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/netanyahu-to-allow-foreign-journalists-in-war-torn-gaza-we-have-ordered-the-military-to/): Israel had so far blocked most foreign reporters from independently accessing Gaza since it launched its military offensive after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
- [Woman Ducks Under Desk As 6.2 Earthquake Rattles Turkish Office, Cupboard Collapses | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/woman-ducks-under-desk-as-6-2-earthquake-rattles-turkish-office-cupboard-collapses-watch/): A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkey, toppling furniture in an office. No casualties reported. AFAD confirmed the quake near Istanbul and Sindirgi.
- [UN warns of ‘calamity’ as Netanyahu pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/un-warns-of-calamity-as-netanyahu-pushes-for-israel-to-seize-gaza-city/): The Israeli prime minister is pushing to take control of Gaza’s largest urban hub despite a wave of global criticism.
- [Bibi Slams Global Media Over "Fake Starving Children" Images, Threatens Suit Against New York Times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/bibi-slams-global-media-over-fake-starving-children-images-threatens-suit-against-new-york-times/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticized global media coverage accusing Israel of starving children in Gaza, labeling the images as “fake.” He specifically threatened legal action against The New York Times over what he calls misleading reporting. Netanyahu’s remarks come amid intense international scrutiny and condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, as he […]
- [8 Killed, 3 Injured In Shooting At Ecuador Night Club As Violence Surges In Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/8-killed-3-injured-in-shooting-at-ecuador-night-club-as-violence-surges-in-country/): Of the eight victims, seven aged between 20 and 40 years old died at the club and the eighth one at a hospital, according to a police statement.
- [UK police arrest 522 over support for Palestine Action at London protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/uk-police-arrest-522-over-support-for-palestine-action-at-london-protests/): More than 100 of those arrested over their support for the banned pro-Palestinian organisation were over 70 years old.
- [New-look Liverpool beaten by Crystal Palace in Community Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/new-look-liverpool-beaten-by-crystal-palace-in-community-shield/): FA Cup winners Crystal Palace upset Premier League champions Liverpool in English season opening Community Shield.
- [Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western Turkey, Authorities Report Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/magnitude-6-2-earthquake-strikes-western-turkey-authorities-report-damage/): A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkey on August 10, causing damage, as reported by GFZ, Reuters, and BNO News.
- [‘Move Out Immediately’: Trump Vows To Remove Homeless From Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/move-out-immediately-trump-vows-to-remove-homeless-from-washington/): President Trump vowed to evict homeless people from D.C. and jail criminals, despite Mayor Bowser saying there’s no crime spike. Trump plans a press conference on crime.
- [Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/will-lebanon-succeed-in-disarming-hezbollah/): Lebanon’s government announces it will disarm the group before the end of the year, which Hezbollah says it will ignore.
- [Armed Men Force Syrian Hospital Staff To Kneel, Shoot Man Point-Blank In Shocking New Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/armed-men-force-syrian-hospital-staff-to-kneel-shoot-man-point-blank-in-shocking-new-video/): Horrifying visuals from the Sweida National Hospital showed armed gunmen shooting a staff member at point-blank range, while others kneeling at gunpoint watched.
- [Israel’s gambit: Massacre the Palestinians, subjugate the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/israels-gambit-massacre-the-palestinians-subjugate-the-region/): Has Israel created a predicament it can’t escape with its zero-sum path for the Palestinians and regional overreach?
- ['Goal Is To Free Gaza, Not Occupy': Netanyahu Says Palestinians Begging For End To Hamas Rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/goal-is-to-free-gaza-not-occupy-netanyahu-says-palestinians-begging-for-end-to-hamas-rule/): Israeli PM Netanyahu states Israel’s goal in Gaza is liberation from Hamas, not occupation. He envisions postwar demilitarisation and civilian administration.
- [Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/jordan-to-host-meeting-with-syria-us-on-syrian-reconstruction/): President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria’s economy lies in ruins.
- [Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery in drone exchanges; key talks loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/ukraine-says-it-hit-russian-oil-refinery-in-drone-exchanges-key-talks-loom/): Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports.
- ["Time for Conquest" Bibi Allies Threaten Elections, Dissolution Over "Security Folly" Gaza Plan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/time-for-conquest-bibi-allies-threaten-elections-dissolution-over-security-folly-gaza-plan-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US VP Vance Says Zelenskyy Meeting Putin Before Trump 'Not That Productive' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/us-vp-vance-says-zelenskyy-meeting-putin-before-trump-not-that-productive-watch/): US VP JD Vance downplayed the impact of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, suggesting progress in the Ukraine war would be more likely with US President Trump involved.
- ['Will Take Half The World Down If...': From US Soil, Asim Munir's Brazen Anti-India Rant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/will-take-half-the-world-down-if-from-us-soil-asim-munirs-brazen-anti-india-rant/): Asim Munir threatened nuclear war with India, saying Islamabad would take “half the world” down if facing an existential threat, and warned of missile attacks on Indian dams.
- [China Detains Top Diplomat Liu Jianchao for Probe, PLA in Turmoil Amid Crackdown on Military Elite?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/china-detains-top-diplomat-liu-jianchao-for-probe-pla-in-turmoil-amid-crackdown-on-military-elite/): A top Chinese diplomat, Liu Jianchao, viewed as a potential future foreign minister, has been detained for questioning, with no official explanation. Liu, who heads the Communist Party’s International Department, has visited over 20 nations since 2022. His detention comes amid President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption purge targeting military and political elites, leaving key leadership […]
- [Bibi’s Minister Slams “Weakness”, Urges Tough Stance Against Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/bibis-minister-slams-weakness-urges-tough-stance-against-hamas/): Israel’s far-right urged PM Netanyahu to take a tougher stance on Hamas ahead of Sunday’s UN meeting on Gaza. After 22 months of war, Israel remains divided between those advocating for peace and hostage release and those seeking Hamas’ defeat. Meanwhile, thousands protested in Tel Aviv, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Netanyahu’s plan as […]
- [UK's F-35B Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing In Japan, Months After Similar Incident In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/uks-f-35b-fighter-jet-makes-emergency-landing-in-japan-months-after-similar-incident-in-india/): A British Royal Air Force F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Japan’s Kagoshima International Airport due to a technical glitch, similar to a recent incident in India.
- [Nagasaki commemorates atomic bombing 80 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/nagasaki-commemorates-atomic-bombing-80-years-on/): Japan has marked 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
- [Flash Floods Inundate Southeast Wisconsin, 9 Inches Of Rain Triggers Life-Threatening Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/flash-floods-inundate-southeast-wisconsin-9-inches-of-rain-triggers-life-threatening-situation/): The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southeast Wisconsin on August 10, causing severe flooding in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties.
- [“Will Not Gift…” Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska as Zelensky Demands Ukraine’s Voice in Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/will-not-gift-putin-and-trump-meet-in-alaska-as-zelensky-demands-ukraines-voice-in-peace-talks/): Putin and Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Russia war, amid calls for Ukraine’s inclusion. Trump proposed “territory swaps” for mutual benefit, but Zelensky warned against giving up land to Russia for peace, stressing that any resolution must involve Ukraine’s input. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [London police arrest hundreds at Gaza protest supporting Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/london-police-arrest-hundreds-at-gaza-protest-supporting-palestine-action/): Police in London detained close to 500 peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters for ‘terrorism’.
- [Israel Says Two Projectiles 'Likely' Launched From Gaza Amid Calls To Scrap Fresh Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/israel-says-two-projectiles-likely-launched-from-gaza-amid-calls-to-scrap-fresh-offensive/): The Israeli military said interception attempts were made, but the results of the interception are under review.
- ["Impossible" Tehran Rejects US-Backed Caucasus Corridor, Claims It Limits Iran's Regional Access |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/impossible-tehran-rejects-us-backed-caucasus-corridor-claims-it-limits-irans-regional-access-4k/): Iran strongly opposes the US-backed transit corridor in the South Caucasus, calling it “impossible” and warning it would restrict Tehran’s regional access, fragment Armenia, and threaten regional security. Senior adviser Ali Akbar Velayati emphasized Iran’s readiness to block the corridor, even without Russian support, amid rising tensions following a US-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and […]
- [Zelenskyy Thanks Europe For Its Backing As Kyiv Pushes For Seat At Trump-Putin Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/zelenskyy-thanks-europe-for-its-backing-as-kyiv-pushes-for-seat-at-trump-putin-summit/): Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support as he seeks inclusion in the Trump-Putin summit, warning that excluding Ukraine could lead to ineffective peace solutions.
- [Palestinian boy crushed to death by falling aid pallet in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/palestinian-boy-crushed-to-death-by-falling-aid-pallet-in-gaza/): Distressing video shows the moment a 15-year-old boy was killed by a falling aid pallet in Gaza.
- [UN report says its female staff in Afghanistan have received death threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/un-report-says-its-female-staff-in-afghanistan-have-received-death-threats/): Taliban rulers say they are not behind the threats and are investigating, according to the United Nations.
- [Sigrid Kaag on Gaza: Aid under siege & the collapse of humanitarian norms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/sigrid-kaag-on-gaza-aid-under-siege-the-collapse-of-humanitarian-norms/): Former UN Gaza coordinator Sigrid Kaag on blocked aid and the UN’s struggle as famine grips Gaza.
- [Iran’s triple crisis is reshaping daily life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/irans-triple-crisis-is-reshaping-daily-life/): Power and water outages have combined with record-breaking heat. Three Iranians tell us how they’ve had to adjust.
- [China Wants US To Soften AI Chip Export Rules To Seal Trade Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/china-wants-us-to-soften-ai-chip-export-rules-to-seal-trade-deal-report/): China urges the US to relax export controls on AI-critical chips, especially high-bandwidth memory chips, before a possible summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, reports FT.
- [Wildfires are inevitable, but we can learn to control them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/wildfires-are-inevitable-but-we-can-learn-to-control-them/): With the right measures in place, people can learn to curb and coexist with them.   
- [Southern Europe battling worst wildfires in decades amid huge blazes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/southern-europe-battling-worst-wildfires-in-decades-amid-huge-blazes/): France has been suffering its largest wildfire in at least 50 years, according to disaster officials.
- [Antiwar activists storm Big Brother stage to disrupt broadcast in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/antiwar-activists-storm-big-brother-stage-to-disrupt-broadcast-in-israel/): Watch the moment a group of Israeli activists stormed a live television broadcast to protest Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Washington Hospital Sacks 15 Nurses After 12-Year-Old Patient Dies By Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/washington-hospital-sacks-15-nurses-after-12-year-old-patient-dies-by-suicide/): A 12-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Washington on April 13.
- [Ukraine Claims Strike On Oil Refinery In Russia's Saratov In Overnight Drone Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/ukraine-claims-strike-on-oil-refinery-in-russias-saratov-in-overnight-drone-attack-video/): Ukraine’s military claimed a strike an oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov region in an overnight drone attack, ahead of talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump this week.
- [China's War On Mosquitoes To Eradicate Chikungunya Revives Covid Lockdown Memories: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/chinas-war-on-mosquitoes-to-eradicate-chikungunya-revives-covid-lockdown-memories-report/): Chinese authorities have mobilised their entire health apparatus in a “war on mosquitoes” to eradicate a Chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong province.
- [Zelenskyy rejects ‘gifting land’ to Russia ahead of Trump-Putin meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/zelenskyy-rejects-gifting-land-to-russia-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has staunchly rejected a suggestion by Donald Trump of ‘swapping territory’.
- [South Korea’s Military Shrinks By 20% In Six Years As Male Population Declines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/south-koreas-military-shrinks-by-20-in-six-years-as-male-population-declines/): South Korea’s military shrank by 20% in the past six years to 450,000 troops, largely due to a sharp drop in the population of males of enlistment age.
- [More than 600 Shia pilgrims hospitalised due to chlorine gas leak in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/more-than-600-shia-pilgrims-hospitalised-due-to-chlorine-gas-leak-in-iraq/): Authorities say the incident happened overnight between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
- [Watch: Russia's Defence Minister Inspects the Baltic Fleet in Kaliningrad Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/watch-russias-defence-minister-inspects-the-baltic-fleet-in-kaliningrad-region/): Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov visited the Baltic Fleet’s infrastructure in the Kaliningrad Region, focusing on enhancing coastal surveillance and defense against drone threats. He also reviewed regional air defense units and met with Baltic Fleet leadership, issuing new directives to counter potential threats. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Emma Thompson Reveals Trump Asked Her Out Soon After Her Divorce: 'I Thought It Was A Joke'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/emma-thompson-reveals-trump-asked-her-out-soon-after-her-divorce-i-thought-it-was-a-joke/): At the Locarno Film Festival, actress Emma Thompson revealed that Trump had called her and asked her out on the same day as her divorce from actor Kenneth Branagh was confirmed.
- [Peshawar-Bound Jaffar Express In Pakistan Struck Again, Hit With IED Blast; 5 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/peshawar-bound-jaffar-express-in-pakistan-struck-again-hit-with-ied-blast-5-injured/): At least five people were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeted the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province.
- [Two boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/two-boxers-die-from-brain-injuries-in-separate-bouts-in-japan/): Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa pass away within a day of each other after separate bouts on the same card.
- [Israelis March to IDF HQ, Hostage Families Vow to 'Pursue' Netanyahu If…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/israelis-march-to-idf-hq-hostage-families-vow-to-pursue-netanyahu-if/): On August 9, hostage families gathered in Tel Aviv, demanding the Israeli government end the Gaza war and secure all hostages in one deal, warning PM Netanyahu they would ‘pursue’ him if the hostages aren’t returned safely. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Global rallies demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza and unrestricted aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/global-rallies-demand-end-to-israels-war-on-gaza-and-unrestricted-aid/): Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world to protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Protesters around the world demand an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/protesters-around-the-world-demand-an-end-to-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Protesters in major cities around the world have marched to oppose Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Trump 'Considers' Holding Trilateral Meeting With Putin, Zelenskyy In Alaska: Report | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/trump-considers-holding-trilateral-meeting-with-putin-zelenskyy-in-alaska-report-news18/): The White House is reportedly considering extending an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to join President Donald Trump in Alaska, where Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, according to NBC News.The report cited a senior US official and three individuals familiar with the internal deliberations. “It’s under discussion,” […]
- [Israelis protest government plans to expand war and occupy Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/israelis-protest-government-plans-to-expand-war-and-occupy-gaza/): Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv after Israel’s security cabinet announced plans to occupy Gaza City.
- [Week in Pictures: From Gaza starvation crisis to California wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/week-in-pictures-from-gaza-starvation-crisis-to-california-wildfires/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX splashdown after 5-month ISS mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/astronauts-return-to-earth-in-spacex-splashdown-after-5-month-iss-mission/): The landing marks a successful end to their mission on board the International Space Station to help stranded pilots.
- [Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/thousands-protest-plan-to-build-worlds-longest-bridge-from-sicily-to-italy/): Residents are opposed to the bridge over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental effect, and mafia interference.
- [Trump Accuses Nancy Pelosi Of Using ‘Inside Information’ For Stock Market Gains: ‘Degenerate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/trump-accuses-nancy-pelosi-of-using-inside-information-for-stock-market-gains-degenerate/): Trump’s remarks, targeting one of Washington’s most prominent Democrats, come with potential implications for investor sentiment
- [Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/europe-promises-to-stand-firmly-with-ukraine-as-trump-putin-plan-summit/): Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
- ['Harassed By A Child': Indian Family Faces Racial Abuse In Ireland's Dublin Amid Rising Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/harassed-by-a-child-indian-family-faces-racial-abuse-in-irelands-dublin-amid-rising-attacks/): Urging the government to review the situation and take action against the accused, the woman said, ‘No one should have to feel unsafe or powerless in public spaces’.
- [Zelenskyy May Join Trump-Putin Talks In Alaska; Discussions Underway: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/zelenskyy-may-join-trump-putin-talks-in-alaska-discussions-underway-report/): According to a White House official, President Trump is open to holding a trilateral summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1263/): Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Zelenskyy Accuses Putin Of 'Trying To Sell' Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire For ‘Highest Price’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/zelenskyy-accuses-putin-of-trying-to-sell-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-for-highest-price/): Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not give land to the occupier, adding that it “will not give Russia any awards for what it has done.”
- ['India Is A Great Power': American Economist Calls Donald Trump's Tariffs 'Unconstitutional'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/10/india-is-a-great-power-american-economist-calls-donald-trumps-tariffs-unconstitutional/): Jeffrey Sachs criticized Trump’s decision of imposing 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports. He said that US politicians does not care at all about India and it is a great power.
- [Al Hilal sign Darwin Nunez from Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/al-hilal-sign-darwin-nunez-from-liverpool/): Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez completes $62m move from Premier League champions Liverpool to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
- [Trump Again Claims Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire At Signing Of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/trump-again-claims-credit-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire-at-signing-of-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-pact/): Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Saturday that the decision to implement a ceasefire was a unilateral move by India, not the result of any external mediation
- [Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/haiti-declares-three-month-state-of-emergency-as-gang-violence-spikes/): Government says move aims to boost ‘fight against insecurity’ as armed gangs continue to carry out attacks across Haiti.
- [Chad opposition leader, ex-PM sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/chad-opposition-leader-ex-pm-sentenced-to-20-years-for-inciting-violence/): Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.
- [Salah criticises UEFA tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/salah-criticises-uefa-tribute-to-palestinian-pele/): Former Palestinian international player Suleiman Al-Obeid killed by Israeli attack on aid seekers in Gaza on Wednesday.
- [Who are Premier League title favourites: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Utd?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/who-are-premier-league-title-favourites-liverpool-arsenal-man-city-utd/): Liverpool stormed the Premier League last season – can anyone stop them from claiming a record 21st title?
- [Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/iran-rejects-planned-transit-corridor-outlined-in-armenia-azerbaijan-pact/): Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
- [‘Will Soon Be Safest’: Trump Announces He'll Hold Presser Over Crime In Washington DC On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/will-soon-be-safest-trump-announces-hell-hold-presser-over-crime-in-washington-dc-on-monday/): President Trump announced a Monday press conference to address violent crime in DC, suggesting the use of the National Guard and control of the city’s police force.
- [Can Israel have a ‘normal’ place in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/can-israel-have-a-normal-place-in-the-middle-east/): As Israel’s war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading.
- [Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/palestinian-foreign-minister-demands-action-to-end-israels-gaza-genocide/): Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.
- ["5 Pak Jets, 1 ELINT Or AEW&C" India Scores "Longest Surface-To-Air Kill" With S-400 In Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/5-pak-jets-1-elint-or-aewc-india-scores-longest-surface-to-air-kill-with-s-400-in-op-sindoor/): In May 2025, during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force shot down six Pakistani aircraft using the S-400 missile system, achieving a record 314 km surface-to-air kill. IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh called the S-400 a “game changer,” highlighting India’s advanced military capabilities and strategic autonomy.00:00 INTRODUCTION03:03 “POLITICAL WILL, CLEAR DIRECTIONS AND NO RESTRICTIONS”04:50 OPPOSITION […]
- [India's Envoy Vinay Kwatra Speaks To US Senator Lindsey Graham Over Energy Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/indias-envoy-vinay-kwatra-speaks-to-us-senator-lindsey-graham-over-energy-security/): India’s Ambassador Vinay Kwatra discussed energy security and trade with US Senator Lindsey Graham, who warned of tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India.
- [Turkey Urges "Muslim Action" Against Israel's Gaza Takeover, Lebanon Bomb-Disposal Troops Killed |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/turkey-urges-muslim-action-against-israels-gaza-takeover-lebanon-bomb-disposal-troops-killed-4k/): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged Muslim nations to unite and mobilize against Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Meanwhile, a deadly explosion at a Lebanese arms depot killed six army experts amid rising regional tensions linked to Hezbollah and efforts […]
- [India Claims 5 Pak Jets Downed In Operation Sindoor, Majority By S-400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/india-claims-5-pak-jets-downed-in-operation-sindoor-majority-by-s-400/): India’s Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Indian Air Force shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one surveillance aircraft, marking the largest-ever air defence kill by India. Most of these kills were achieved using the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system, including one strike from nearly […]
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Jolts Russia’s Kuril Islands Days After Massive Tremor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-0-jolts-russias-kuril-islands-days-after-massive-tremor/): Post Content
- [Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/syria-backs-out-of-paris-talks-with-kurdish-led-fighters-state-tv/): Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference ‘dealt blow’ to talks on implementing a March integration deal.
- [UK police arrest at least 200 people at Palestine Action protest in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/uk-police-arrest-at-least-200-people-at-palestine-action-protest-in-london/): Critics say ban on activist group stifles freedom of speech and assembly and aims to curb pro-Palestine demonstrations.
- [‘Stop It…’ Passengers Scream As Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Water Slide Breaks Mid-Ride | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/stop-it-passengers-scream-as-royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-water-slide-breaks-mid-ride-video/): An acrylic waterslide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas broke open on Thursday, injuring one passenger and leaving a sizable hole in the bottom of the tubular slide.
- [India Backs Upcoming US–Russia Talks In Alaska, Calls For End To Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/india-backs-upcoming-us-russia-talks-in-alaska-calls-for-end-to-ukraine-war/): India welcomed the upcoming meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska on 15 August to discuss the Ukraine war, expressing hope for peace
- [Venezuela Slams “Desperate” US’ $50M Bounty On Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/venezuela-slams-desperate-us-50m-bounty-on-maduro/): Venezuela’s Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, condemned the U.S. $50 million reward for President Maduro’s arrest, calling it “illegal and desperate.” The U.S. doubled the reward, accusing Maduro of ties to drug trafficking and criminal groups like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Maduro has led […]
- [Israel’s starvation denial is an Orwellian farce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/09/israels-starvation-denial-is-an-orwellian-farce/): The Israeli ‘hasbara’ cannot disprove the obvious, but it can obfuscate and exhaust.
- [One Killed, Multiple Injured In Blast At US Steel Facility In Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/one-killed-multiple-injured-in-blast-at-us-steel-facility-in-pennsylvania/): Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated that emergency crews are actively engaged in search-and-rescue efforts.
- [German police make arrests at protest for slain Al Jazeera journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/german-police-make-arrests-at-protest-for-slain-al-jazeera-journalists/): Berlin police arrested demonstrators protesting the Israeli assassination of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
- [US protesters say Trump using ‘crime emergency’ to justify DC takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-protesters-say-trump-using-crime-emergency-to-justify-dc-takeover/): Trump takes control of police, deploys National Guard in a move DC-rights activist calls ‘just authoritarianism’.
- [US to extend China tariff pause another 90 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-to-extend-china-tariff-pause-another-90-days/): US President Donald Trump signed an extension just before midnight in Beijing, when the pause was to expire.
- [UN chief condemns assassination of Al Jazeera journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/un-chief-condemns-assassination-of-al-jazeera-journalists/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel’s assassination of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
- [Al Jazeera mourns assassinated journalists with moment of silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/al-jazeera-mourns-assassinated-journalists-with-moment-of-silence/): Al Jazeera employees held a moment of silence to honour its five staff members assassinated in an Israeli strike in Gaza
- [Funerals held for assassinated Gaza journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/funerals-held-for-assassinated-gaza-journalists/): Crowds of Palestinians have attended the funerals of five Al Jazeera journalists assassinated by Israel.
- [Shots fired at youth World Cup water polo women’s game in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/shots-fired-at-youth-world-cup-water-polo-womens-game-in-brazil/): Water polo players briefly left the pool after shots were fired near an Under-20 World Cup game in Brazil.
- [Can Real Madrid topple La Liga champs Barcelona? Can Mbappe upstage Yamal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/can-real-madrid-topple-la-liga-champs-barcelona-can-mbappe-upstage-yamal/): Xabi Alonso takes charge of Real Madrid for the first time in La Liga this season. But can holders Barcelona be stopped?
- [Trump Signs Executive Order Extending Tariff Truce Deadline With China By 90 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-signs-executive-order-extending-tariff-truce-deadline-with-china-by-90-days/): The executive order was issued a day after President Trump urged China to significantly increase its purchases of US soybeans.
- [Trump Puts DC Police Under Federal Control, Deploys National Guard To Fight "Bloodthirsty Criminals"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-puts-dc-police-under-federal-control-deploys-national-guard-to-fight-bloodthirsty-criminals/): President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington DC as he announced a crackdown on crime and homelessness in the city. Trump said the capital has been “taken over by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.” Trump also announced that he’s putting DC police under federal control as part of his bid to “take our […]
- ["Dragging Out War" Zelensky Eyes "Stronger Global Pressure" on Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/dragging-out-war-zelensky-eyes-stronger-global-pressure-on-russia-ahead-of-trump-putin-meet/): US President Donald Trump said Monday (August 11) he expects to have “constructive conversations” with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and expressed displeasure with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky for ruling out territorial concessions.The US president has spent the first months of his second term in office trying to broker peace in Ukraine — after boasting he […]
- [US Supreme Court Urged To Revisit 2015 Ruling Legalising Same-Sex Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-supreme-court-urged-to-revisit-2015-ruling-legalising-same-sex-marriage/): In her recent appeal to the Supreme Court, Davis is contesting the $100,000 jury verdict.
- [One dead, dozens injured in steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/one-dead-dozens-injured-in-steel-plant-explosion-in-pennsylvania/): The massive US industrial plant is the largest coking facility in North America.
- [UN says families, a generation being ‘wiped out’ by Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/un-says-families-a-generation-being-wiped-out-by-israels-war-on-gaza/): Malnutrition from Israeli-induced starvation, strikes kill dozens of Palestinians as journalists deliberately targeted.
- [Donald Trump Will Try To Get Back Territory For Ukraine In "Feel-out Meeting" With Putin In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/donald-trump-will-try-to-get-back-territory-for-ukraine-in-feel-out-meeting-with-putin-in-alaska/): President Donald Trump has said he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.”Russia’s occupied a big portion of Ukraine. They occupied prime territory. We’re going to try to get some of that territory back for Ukraine”. Trump said the talks in Alaska would […]
- [North Korea Slams US-South Korea Drills; Lukashenko Admits Kim's Troops Took Part in Ukraine War |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/north-korea-slams-us-south-korea-drills-lukashenko-admits-kims-troops-took-part-in-ukraine-war-4k/): North Korea has slammed a major joint exercise planned by the South Korean and the US militaries as “direct military provocation.” Pyongyang also warned of “resolute counteraction posture” to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills. North Korea’s Defence Minister No Kwang Chol said its military has an “absolute mission” to defend against drills […]
- [Trump Blames Biden For Ukraine War, Says Will Tell Putin To End The War | US News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-blames-biden-for-ukraine-war-says-will-tell-putin-to-end-the-war-us-news-news18/): Donald Trump claims he will pressure Putin to end the Ukraine war, blaming Biden and Zelenskyy for the conflict. Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee stresses the need for state cooperation on the national education policy, as tensions rise in Kerala over a governor’s directive. n18oc_world
- [US Designates Baloch Liberation Army And Majeed Brigade As Foreign Terrorist Organisations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-designates-baloch-liberation-army-and-majeed-brigade-as-foreign-terrorist-organisations/): The Department of State designated The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
- [U.S. Designates BLA as A Terrorist Organization, Strengthening Ties With Pakistan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/u-s-designates-bla-as-a-terrorist-organization-strengthening-ties-with-pakistan-news18/): In a significant move, the U.S. has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organizations, a gesture seen as a win for Pakistan amid rising tensions with India and strategic interests in the mineral-rich region.
- [No Tariffs: Trump Clarifies US Gold Import Policy Amid Growing Confusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/no-tariffs-trump-clarifies-us-gold-import-policy-amid-growing-confusion/): The confusion began last week with a statement from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency.
- [‘Will Face Detention, Return …’: UK PM Keir Starmer's Stern Warning To Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/will-face-detention-return-uk-pm-keir-starmers-stern-warning-to-illegal-immigrants/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned illegal immigrants of immediate detention and removal.
- [Barcelona and Villarreal set for La Liga game at Messi’s Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/barcelona-and-villarreal-set-for-la-liga-game-at-messis-miami/): Spain’s football federation has approved a request for Villarreal’s home La Liga game with Barcelona to move to Miami.
- [When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/when-ai-agents-take-the-lead-do-humans-lose-control/): AI agents are taking over tasks, but as they gain power, experts warn the risks may be just getting started.
- [Trump expected to meet with Intel CEO after calling for his ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-expected-to-meet-with-intel-ceo-after-calling-for-his-ouster/): US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was ‘highly conflicted’.
- [Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/refugees-in-kenya-impacted-by-food-aid-cuts-wfp-rolls-out-new-system/): The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups including pregnant women and disabled people.
- [Explosion At US Steel Plant Near Pittsburgh Leaves Workers Trapped | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/explosion-at-us-steel-plant-near-pittsburgh-leaves-workers-trapped-watch/): An explosion at US Steel’s Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh has trapped people under rubble. Emergency workers are on site. No confirmed fatalities yet.
- ['Every Pakistani Ready...': Bilawal Bhutto Ramps Up War Rhetoric Over Indus Water Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/every-pakistani-ready-bilawal-bhutto-ramps-up-war-rhetoric-over-indus-water-treaty/): Bilawal Bhutto, ex-Pakistan foreign minister threatened India with war, including nuclear, over changes to the Indus Water Treaty, accusing India of “barbarism.”
- [Trump Confirms Zelensky Will Not Attend Alaska Talks With Putin On Ukraine Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-confirms-zelensky-will-not-attend-alaska-talks-with-putin-on-ukraine-ceasefire/): Donald Trump confirmed Volodymyr Zelensky won’t attend his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Talks aim to explore a Ukraine ceasefire. Zelensky denied giving up Donetsk.
- ['Five Boroughs...': NYC Mayoral Nominee Zohran Mamdani Launches Citywide Anti-Trump Tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/five-boroughs-nyc-mayoral-nominee-zohran-mamdani-launches-citywide-anti-trump-tour/): The tour will visit all five boroughs: Brooklyn on Tuesday, Staten Island on Wednesday, the Bronx on Thursday, and Queens on Friday
- [Wildfires blaze through parts of Europe as heatwave hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/wildfires-blaze-through-parts-of-europe-as-heatwave-hits/): Fires threaten a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain as temperatures hit new records.
- [Trump to deploy National Guard to Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-to-deploy-national-guard-to-washington-dc/): US President Donald Trump said he is taking control of Washington, DC’s police force and deploying the National Guard.
- [‘Putin Won’t Mess With Me’: Trump Eyes 'Constructive' Alaska Talks On Ukraine This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/putin-wont-mess-with-me-trump-eyes-constructive-alaska-talks-on-ukraine-this-week/): Putin and Trump are scheduled to meet in the US state of Alaska this Friday to try to resolve the three-year conflict.
- [Norway wealth fund divests from several Israeli companies due to Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/norway-wealth-fund-divests-from-several-israeli-companies-due-to-gaza-war/): The world’s largest fund has divested its stakes in 11 Israeli companies and is reviewing more.
- [Anas raised his voiced, but the world refused to listen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/anas-raised-his-voiced-but-the-world-refused-to-listen/): Anas al-Sharif was the voice of Gaza. He was an inspiration and a role model. His murder will not silence us.
- [US judge denies request to unseal records in Ghislaine Maxwell case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-judge-denies-request-to-unseal-records-in-ghislaine-maxwell-case/): Government had hoped to get files released about Jeffrey Epstein associate to quell furore that had grown over case.
- [Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-says-he-will-deploy-us-national-guard-in-washington-dc/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Anas and Mohammed, journalists slain by Israel, remembered as role models](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/anas-and-mohammed-journalists-slain-by-israel-remembered-as-role-models/): Colleagues pay tribute to assassinated Gaza journalists, vowing to continue their work.
- [Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/chinese-vessels-collide-in-disputed-south-china-sea/): Two Chinese vessels collided during a confrontation with Philippine patrol boats in the disputed South China Sea.
- [EU holds talks amid fear that Trump-Putin meeting will sideline Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/eu-holds-talks-amid-fear-that-trump-putin-meeting-will-sideline-ukraine/): The talks come head of a landmark meeting between the presidents of the US and Russia in Alaska on Friday.
- [Here are the names of the journalists Israel killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/here-are-the-names-of-the-journalists-israel-killed-in-gaza/): Israel has killed nearly 270 journalists and media workers since it launched its war on Gaza.
- [Air India Crash Victims’ Families Demand Immediate Release Of Flight Recorders, Hire Us based Lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/air-india-crash-victims-families-demand-immediate-release-of-flight-recorders-hire-us-based-lawyer/): Families of the victims of the recent Air India crash are demanding the immediate release of the aircraft’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders to ensure transparency in the investigation. Frustrated by delays and lack of updates, they have hired a U.S.-based aviation lawyer to push for answers and accountability. The move comes amid growing […]
- [US Trying To 'Figure Out Scheduling' For Trump-Putin-Zelensky Meeting, Says JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-trying-to-figure-out-scheduling-for-trump-putin-zelensky-meeting-says-jd-vance/): Vance said the US was hoping to secure a “negotiated settlement that the Ukrainians and Russians can live with”
- [Trump To Join Call With Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead Of Putin Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trump-to-join-call-with-zelenskyy-european-leaders-ahead-of-putin-meeting/): European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will call Trump on Wednesday before his meeting with Putin to discuss pressure on Russia and peace talks. VP JD Vance will join.
- [Donald Trump To Visit Russia For High-Stakes Meeting With Vladimir Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/donald-trump-to-visit-russia-for-high-stakes-meeting-with-vladimir-putin/): Putin and Trump were previously scheduled to meet in the US state of Alaska this Friday to try to resolve the three-year conflict.
- ['This Is Liberation Day': Trump Puts DC Police Under Federal Control, Deploys Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/this-is-liberation-day-trump-puts-dc-police-under-federal-control-deploys-military/): Trump said he will send in military and federal law enforcement to support local policing efforts
- ["Road To Misery" IRGC Slams Trump-Backed Zangezur corridor, Iran to Hold Meet with Armenia | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/road-to-misery-irgc-slams-trump-backed-zangezur-corridor-iran-to-hold-meet-with-armenia-4k/): Iran will hold consultations with Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Zangezur corridor in the wake of a US brokered peace deal between the two Caucasian neighbours. Iranian’s foreign ministry said that high-level talks with Armenia and Azerbaijan will be held on August 11 and 12. Tehran has long been in talks with Yerevan and had […]
- [Severe Storms Knock Out Power, Renders Roads Unusable in Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/severe-storms-knock-out-power-renders-roads-unusable-in-wisconsin/): Severe flash flooding in southeastern Wisconsin has caused widespread devastation: roads around Milwaukee’s American Family Field have become impassable, power outages are affecting nearly 18,000 residents, and the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair was canceled. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings across the region as emergency crews mount rescue […]
- [“Lebanon’s Inherent Right To Self Defense Requires Military Capability”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/lebanons-inherent-right-to-self-defense-requires-military-capability/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has declared that Hezbollah’s military capabilities are vital to Lebanon’s inherent right to self-defense, rejecting Western demands for its disarmament. n18oc_crux
- [9 Killed By Mudslide While Fixing Water Channel As Heavy Rains, Flash Floods Cripple PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/9-killed-by-mudslide-while-fixing-water-channel-as-heavy-rains-flash-floods-cripple-pok/): A glacial lake outburst from the Shishper Glacier triggered flash floods in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with officials saying it was the most severe flooding since 2018.
- [Judge Denies Trump Admin Bid To Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Testimony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/judge-denies-trump-admin-bid-to-unseal-ghislaine-maxwell-grand-jury-testimony/): The decision comes after Maxwell’s lawyers filed a request last week urging the court to deny the US Department of Justice’s bid to release the transcripts
- [Chinese Warship Rams Own Vessel While Chasing Philippine Boat In South China Sea | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/chinese-warship-rams-own-vessel-while-chasing-philippine-boat-in-south-china-sea-video/): Photos and additional footage later revealed that the coast guard vessel suffered major damage to its front section, with the bow crumpled inward
- [Funerals held for Al Jazeera journalists assassinated by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/funerals-held-for-al-jazeera-journalists-assassinated-by-israel-in-gaza/): Gaza mourners have laid to rest five Al Jazeera staff killed in an Israeli air strike on a media tent.
- [How Israel has continually targeted journalists during Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/how-israel-has-continually-targeted-journalists-during-gaza-war/): The five Al Jazeera staff members assassinated by Israeli forces are just the latest journalists to be killed in Gaza
- [How Anas al-Sharif reported on Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/how-anas-al-sharif-reported-on-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif was a key voice in reporting on the Gaza genocide before Israel assassinated him.
- [India’s opposition protests against electoral roll revision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/indias-opposition-protests-against-electoral-roll-revision/): Police briefly detain some lawmakers at the demonstration, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.
- ['You F***Ing Immigrant': Canadian Men Hurl Racial Slurs At Indian Couple, Use Obscene Gestures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/you-fing-immigrant-canadian-men-hurl-racial-slurs-at-indian-couple-use-obscene-gestures/): An Indian couple in Peterborough, Ontario were harassed by a group of Canadian men, who hurled racial slurs at them at a mall parking lot and used obscene gestures.
- [H-1B Holders’ Children Risk Losing Green Card Path Under New US Policy, Indians Might Be Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/h-1b-holders-children-risk-losing-green-card-path-under-new-us-policy-indians-might-be-hit/): The Trump administration’s new immigration policy may jeopardise Green Card prospects for thousands of children from India and China, effective August 15, 2025.
- [PM Modi Stresses Ukraine Peace In Zelenskyy Phone Call; September Meeting At UN Likely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/pm-modi-stresses-ukraine-peace-in-zelenskyy-phone-call-september-meeting-at-un-likely/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reaffirming India’s support for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- [China Vessels Collide Amid Dramatic Philippine Boat Chase, Marcos Says "Misinterpreted" Over Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/china-vessels-collide-amid-dramatic-philippine-boat-chase-marcos-says-misinterpreted-over-taiwan/): A Chinese navy warship collided with a China Coast Guard vessel while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal, Manila said, accusing Beijing of hazardous manoeuvres. The clash followed President Marcos’ warning that the Philippines could be dragged into any Taiwan conflict despite efforts to avoid war.0:00 INTRO3:02 PHILIPPINES ‘CAN’T ESCAPE’ US–CHINA WAR OVER […]
- [Trump's 'Great Depression' Threat: Here's What Happened In 1929](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/trumps-great-depression-threat-heres-what-happened-in-1929/): According to WTO and IMF, the US average tariff rate rose from 2.4% at Trump’s start to 20.1%, peaking at 24.8% after May’s China tariff hike, the highest since 1904
- [Israel Launches Heaviest Strikes In Weeks On Gaza As Netanyahu Signals Expanded Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/israel-launches-heaviest-strikes-in-weeks-on-gaza-as-netanyahu-signals-expanded-offensive/): Residents in Gaza reported intense shelling and airstrikes in the eastern neighbourhoods of Sabra, Zeitoun, and Shejaia.
- [Pakistan Suspends Rail Services In Balochistan After Militants Derail Train In IED Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/pakistan-suspends-rail-services-in-balochistan-after-militants-derail-train-in-ied-blast/): Sunday’s bombing comes just months after BLA fighters hijacked a train in the same district, killing 21 hostages before security forces intervened
- [Woman Confesses To Killing Son, Chopping His Body With His Wife's Help Over Domestic Abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/woman-confesses-to-killing-son-chopping-his-body-with-his-wifes-help-over-domestic-abuse/): Lorena Venier, 61, allegedly killed her son Alessandro, 35, with help from his wife Mailyn in Italy. The murder was planned for months due to alleged abuse.
- [President Trump Targets BRICS Founding Members With Tariffs, Unites Bloc He Wants To Break? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/president-trump-targets-brics-founding-members-with-tariffs-unites-bloc-he-wants-to-break-4k/): Ever since Donald Trump announced his ‘Liberation Day Tariffs’ in April, the US President has used the threat of tariffs to get favarouble trade deals with countries around the world. In the process, he has targeted BRICS nations, even calling the bloc anti-American and warning them against attempts to de-dollarise. Brazil, Russia, India, and China […]
- [NASA Finds Giant Gas Planet In Earth's 'Neighbourhood' Whose Moons Could Host Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/nasa-finds-giant-gas-planet-in-earths-neighbourhood-whose-moons-could-host-life/): Alpha Centauri’s possible new gas giant is too hostile for life itself but could have icy moons worth exploring.
- [How Asim Munir's 'Nuclear Blackmail', Anti-India Rant Expose Real Threat To South Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/how-asim-munirs-nuclear-blackmail-anti-india-rant-expose-real-threat-to-south-asia/): The Pakistani Army Chief’s comments are reflective of his country’s nuclear sabre rattling from time to time while trying to pass itself off as a responsible nuclear actor
- [Deadly magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits northwestern Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/deadly-magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-northwestern-turkiye/): A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has rocked the Turkish town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province.
- [Colombia senator, 39, dies weeks after being shot at campaign event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/colombia-senator-39-dies-weeks-after-being-shot-at-campaign-event/): Presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota at June 7 rally and underwent multiple surgeries before his death.
- [Israel kills Anas al-Sharif and four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/israel-kills-anas-al-sharif-and-four-al-jazeera-staff-in-gaza-what-we-know/): Israel deliberately attacked the tent the journalists were working out of, at the gates of al-Shifa Hospital.
- [Iran Sends Top Nuclear Scientists Into Hiding As Israel Compiles List Of Future Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/iran-sends-top-nuclear-scientists-into-hiding-as-israel-compiles-list-of-future-targets/): Iran has hidden its nuclear scientists after a conflict with Israel killed 14 top experts. Israel targeted individuals involved in uranium enrichment.
- [‘Homeless, Move Out Of US Capital’: Why Trump Wants A ‘Federal Takeover’ Of Washington Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/homeless-move-out-of-us-capital-why-trump-wants-a-federal-takeover-of-washington-explained/): “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital,” US President Donald Trump said in social media post on Sunday
- [Chinese Ships Collide While Chasing Philippine Boat In South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/chinese-ships-collide-while-chasing-philippine-boat-in-south-china-sea/): The Philippine Coast Guard released images of a collision between a Chinese warship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [IDF Strike Kills Al Jazeera's Anas Al Sharif & 4 Journalists in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/idf-strike-kills-al-jazeeras-anas-al-sharif-4-journalists-in-gaza-city/): Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed alongside four colleagues in an Israeli attack on a tent in Gaza CitySeven people were killed overall in the attack on the tent located outside Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital on Aug 10 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Colombian Presidential Contender Miguel Uribe Dies After June Shooting At Political Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/colombian-presidential-contender-miguel-uribe-dies-after-june-shooting-at-political-rally/): Uribe, 39, a potential presidential candidate from the right-wing opposition, was shot thrice while addressing a campaign in Bogota on June 7.
- [Nvidia, AMD Agree To Pay 15% Of China AI Chip Revenue To US Govt Amid Trump's Tariff Blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/nvidia-amd-agree-to-pay-15-of-china-ai-chip-revenue-to-us-govt-amid-trumps-tariff-blitz/): The agreement specifically applies to Nvidia’s H20 chip and AMD’s MI308 chip, both modified to comply with US export controls
- [Nuclear Sabre-Rattling Is Pakistan's Stock In Trade: MEA Issues Statement On Munir's Nuke Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/nuclear-sabre-rattling-is-pakistans-stock-in-trade-mea-issues-statement-on-munirs-nuke-threat/): | Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock in trade: MEA issues statement on Munir’s nuke threat n18oc_world
- [Firefighters Battle Overnight Gorse Fire At Arthur’s Seat In Edinburgh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/firefighters-battle-overnight-gorse-fire-at-arthurs-seat-in-edinburgh/): Firefighters battled overnight to tackle a large gorse fire that spread across a landmark hill in Edinburgh.
- [China's Xi Orders "All Out" Rescue Effort as Deadly Flash Flood in Gansu Kills 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/chinas-xi-orders-all-out-rescue-effort-as-deadly-flash-flood-in-gansu-kills-15/): Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an “all-out” rescue and relief operation after torrential rains triggered deadly flash floods in Gansu province, killing at least 15 people and leaving thousands stranded. Emergency teams are working around the clock to evacuate residents, restore infrastructure, and prevent further casualties as extreme weather batters the region. n18oc_crux
- [“Two Remaining Hamas Strongholds… “ Netanyahu Reveals “Expansionist” Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/two-remaining-hamas-strongholds-netanyahu-reveals-expansionist-gaza-plan/): Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel had no choice but to “complete the job” and defeat Hamas in Gaza n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China says it expels Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/china-says-it-expels-philippine-vessels-near-scarborough-shoal/): Manila says a Chinese navy vessel collides with one from its own coastguard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat.
- [Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following fighters’ deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/japan-boxing-to-hold-emergency-meeting-following-fighters-deaths/): Boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa died following fights on the same card in Tokyo last week.
- [Tributes, condemnation pour in for slain Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/tributes-condemnation-pour-in-for-slain-al-jazeera-journalists-in-gaza/): Israel’s killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza prompts global outrage and calls for accountability.
- [Israel is occupying Gaza to clean up the crime scene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/israel-is-occupying-gaza-to-clean-up-the-crime-scene/): Israel wants to destroy evidence of its war crimes and prepare the ground for the expulsion of Palestinians.
- [Will US Impose Tariffs On China Over Russian Oil Imports? Vance Says Trump Is 'Thinking'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/will-us-impose-tariffs-on-china-over-russian-oil-imports-vance-says-trump-is-thinking/): JD Vance said President Donald Trump is currently reviewing his options and will make that decision when he decides.
- [Israel assassinates 5 Al Jazeera staff: Scenes of carnage in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/israel-assassinates-5-al-jazeera-staff-scenes-of-carnage-in-gaza-city/): Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and four colleagues killed in a targeted Israeli attack on a press tent in Gaza.
- [Rashford debuts while Yamal fires as Barcelona hit Como for five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/rashford-debuts-while-yamal-fires-as-barcelona-hit-como-for-five/): Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford debuts for Barca as Lamine Yamal scores twice in 5-0 win against Como.
- ['Don't Laugh At India': Sri Lankan MP Defends New Delhi Amid US Tariff Blow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/dont-laugh-at-india-sri-lankan-mp-defends-new-delhi-amid-us-tariff-blow/): Sri Lankan MP Harish Silva urged lawmakers not to mock India over its trade dispute with the US, recalling that India had helped Sri Lanka in its time of need.
- [Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkiye, killing one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-hits-western-turkiye-killing-one/): Turkiye’s interior minister said an 81-year-old person died after being rescued from rubble by emergency teams.
- [Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US government, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/nvidia-amd-to-pay-15-of-china-chip-sales-to-us-government-reports-say/): Trade experts express concern about reported deal linking exports controls to monetary payments.
- [‘Putin will fool Trump’: Why Ukrainians are wary about Trump-Putin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/putin-will-fool-trump-why-ukrainians-are-wary-about-trump-putin-talks/): Many Ukrainians and experts believe Russia’s Putin will seek to dupe Trump while expanding gains in eastern Ukraine.
- [Australia to Recognise Palestinian State in Blow to Israel, New Zealand May Follow Suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/australia-to-recognise-palestinian-state-in-blow-to-israel-new-zealand-may-follow-suit/): Australia will recognise a state of Palestine in September at the UNGA*, PM Anthony Albanese said on Aug 11New Zealand is considering recognition of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Aug 11 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why The Trump-Putin Alaska Talks Are Set For One Of History’s Most Significant Dates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/why-the-trump-putin-alaska-talks-are-set-for-one-of-historys-most-significant-dates/): From India’s independence to Kabul’s fall, August 15 has marked global turning points. This year, it’s the stage for a high-stakes bid to end the Ukraine war
- [Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood, New Zealand may follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/australia-to-recognise-palestinian-statehood-new-zealand-may-follow/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two-state solution is ‘humanity’s best hope’ to end suffering in Gaza.
- [Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/australia-to-recognise-palestinian-state-at-un-in-september/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese says Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s UN General Assembly.
- [‘India Like A Mercedes, Pakistan A Dump Truck’: Asim Munir's Bizarre Analogy Mocked Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/india-like-a-mercedes-pakistan-a-dump-truck-asim-munirs-bizarre-analogy-mocked-online/): During the same address, Munir also issued threats of “nuclear war” and promised to “take down half the world” if Pakistan faced a crisis in a future conflict with India.
- [Stung By Op Sindoor, Pakistan Blocks Water, Gas & Newspapers To Indian Diplomats | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/stung-by-op-sindoor-pakistan-blocks-water-gas-newspapers-to-indian-diplomats-exclusive/): Top government sources said the measures are part of a pattern of ‘petty retaliation’ orchestrated by Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and in breach of the Vienna Convention
- [Australia To Recognise Palestinian State: Which Other Countries Are Backing Statehood?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/australia-to-recognise-palestinian-state-which-other-countries-are-backing-statehood/): Australia will formalise recognition of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, joining France, the UK, Canada, and others in a new wave of international support
- [Chinese Man Caught Stealing From Business Class Passenger On Dubai-Singapore Flight, Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/chinese-man-caught-stealing-from-business-class-passenger-on-dubai-singapore-flight-held/): A 25-year-old Chinese national was arrested for allegedly stealing a passenger’s bag on a flight from Dubai to Singapore on August 8. The suspect was caught at Changi Airport.
- [World News Live Updates: Australia To Recognize Palestine As A State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/world-news-live-updates-australia-to-recognize-palestine-as-a-state/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Perplexity AI makes unsolicited $34.5bn bid to buy Google Chrome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/perplexity-ai-makes-unsolicited-34-5bn-bid-to-buy-google-chrome/): This is second big offer the AI startup has made this year to buy a major asset, after a bid for TikTok in January.
- [Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/mexico-city-airport-flights-hit-for-second-day-due-to-torrential-rains/): Around 20,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.
- [White House Calls US-Russia Alaska Summit 'Listening Exercise' For President Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/white-house-calls-us-russia-alaska-summit-listening-exercise-for-president-trump/): White House Press Secretary Leavitt stressed that this face-to-face meeting would provide a more concrete sense of direction regarding the war’s future.
- [Trump's Troops Nab 23 on First Night of Washington DC Crackdown to “Rescue Capitol from Crime”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trumps-troops-nab-23-on-first-night-of-washington-dc-crackdown-to-rescue-capitol-from-crime/): At least twenty three arrests were made in Washington DC on the first night of President Trump’s crackdown on crime in the US capital. White House press secretary said arrests were made for crimes such as homicide, drug possession, lewd acts among others. Karoline Leavitt said six illegal guns were seized during the operation, adding […]
- [Top Russia-US diplomats hold phone call before Trump-Putin Alaska meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/top-russia-us-diplomats-hold-phone-call-before-trump-putin-alaska-meet/): Russia says both sides affirm intention for Putin-Trump meet in Alaska on Friday, where Ukraine war set to be discussed.
- [Trump deploys US National Guard to DC amid crime emergency claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-deploys-us-national-guard-to-dc-amid-crime-emergency-claims/): Mayor Bowser disputes Trump’s emergency narrative, citing crime decline; critics call deployment a political power play.
- [Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Gets Italian Citizenship, Says US Under Trump ‘Worse Than...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/late-night-host-jimmy-kimmel-gets-italian-citizenship-says-us-under-trump-worse-than/): Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel opens the door to a possible exit from the US, while urging voters to keep an open mind about Trump.
- [China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola in ‘gut punch’ move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/china-slaps-temporary-duties-on-canadian-canola-in-gut-punch-move/): The provisional rate will be set at 75.8 percent and will be effective from Thursday, China said.
- [Trump threatens ‘major lawsuit’ against Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-threatens-major-lawsuit-against-federal-reserve-chief-jerome-powell/): US president has pressured Powell to lower interest rates and criticised him for the Federal Reserve’s renovation costs.
- [Ukraine sends reserves to stop Russian advance in east amid diplomatic push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/ukraine-sends-reserves-to-stop-russian-advance-in-east-amid-diplomatic-push/): The Kremlin is pushing to seize more territory in Donetsk region before Trump-Putin talks on Friday in Alaska.
- [Jordan-Syria-US meeting held in Amman to discuss Syrian reconstruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/jordan-syria-us-meeting-held-in-amman-to-discuss-syrian-reconstruction/): It also focused on supporting ‘the Syrian government’s efforts to consolidate’ a ceasefire in Suwayda province.
- [Consumer prices increase in July amid tariff driven economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/consumer-prices-increase-in-july-amid-tariff-driven-economic-uncertainty/): Prices on goods affected by tariffs saw biggest surges while prices less contingent on foreign imports saw decreases.
- [DOJ accuses George Washington University of indifference to anti-Semitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/doj-accuses-george-washington-university-of-indifference-to-anti-semitism/): Trump administration claims GWU failed to address or remedy anti-Semitic abuses despite student and faculty complaints.
- [Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza again. Who will bear witness?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/al-jazeera-journalists-killed-in-gaza-again-who-will-bear-witness/): Five Al Jazeera journalists are killed in Gaza. As Israel plans to seize Gaza City, what future is there for reporting?
- [Gunman who attacked CDC aimed to send message against COVID-19 vaccine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/gunman-who-attacked-cdc-aimed-to-send-message-against-covid-19-vaccine/): Investigators say the suspect blamed the COVID vaccine for his health issues ahead of a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
- [Assaults by Israeli soldiers become a daily reality in West Bank’s Sebastia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/assaults-by-israeli-soldiers-become-a-daily-reality-in-west-banks-sebastia/): A Sebastia resident’s ordeal highlights Israel’s escalating campaign of humiliation, violence, and land appropriation.
- [Xi Leveraging Tehran-Beijing Ties? Chinese Automakers Still Take Red Sea Despite Houthi Menace | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/xi-leveraging-tehran-beijing-ties-chinese-automakers-still-take-red-sea-despite-houthi-menace-4k/): Chinese automakers are shipping cars to Europe through the Red Sea, despite Houthi attacks in the critical Middle East transit route, the NYT reported. While China gets a more direct route to Europe, other automakers are still shipping cars from Asia by way of a much longer, and expensive, trip around Africa. In July 2025, […]
- [Sheikh Hasina's In Absentia Trial: Bangladesh Lawyers Decry ‘Unfair Process', Question Gaps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/sheikh-hasinas-in-absentia-trial-bangladesh-lawyers-decry-unfair-process-question-gaps/): A Bangladesh court rejected lawyer ZI Khan Panna’s request to represent Sheikh Hasina, on trial for alleged crimes against humanity.
- [Widow of slain Al Jazeera journalist demands justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/widow-of-slain-al-jazeera-journalist-demands-justice/): “Stop the killing of our spouses.” The widow of slain Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Qreiqeh speaks out.
- [‘Ireland Itself Shaped By Migration...’: Irish President Slams ‘Despicable’ Attacks On Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/ireland-itself-shaped-by-migration-irish-president-slams-despicable-attacks-on-indians/): Irish President Michael D Higgins condemned attacks on the Indian community, praising their contributions to Irish society.
- [Iran says it arrested 21,000 ‘suspects’ during 12-day war with Israel-US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/iran-says-it-arrested-21000-suspects-during-12-day-war-with-israel-us/): Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June.
- [Mali soldiers arrested over coup allegations: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/mali-soldiers-arrested-over-coup-allegations-what-we-know/): Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.
- [What is Trump’s Washington, DC security takeover plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/what-is-trumps-washington-dc-security-takeover-plan/): Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police and the deployment of 800 National Guard troops.
- [Fact-checking Trump’s claim that crime in Washington is ‘out of control’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/fact-checking-trumps-claim-that-crime-in-washington-is-out-of-control/): Trump claimed DC crime is surging to deploy the National Guard, however, the city’s preliminary data proves otherwise.
- [The last will of Anas al-Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/the-last-will-of-anas-al-sharif/): Before his murder by Israeli forces in Gaza, Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif wrote a final message to be shared with
- [Russia Breaches Ukraine Lines, EU Says “Borders Must Not Be Changed", Zelensky Softens Stance? |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/russia-breaches-ukraine-lines-eu-says-borders-must-not-be-changed-zelensky-softens-stance-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Monday described his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin as a “feel-out meeting” to gauge his ideas for ending the war in Ukraine, as European leaders rushed to ensure respect for Kyiv’s interests.Trump, usually fond of boasting of his deal-making skills, played down the possibility of a breakthrough in Alaska but […]
- ['Are You Playing Politics?': Musk Says xAI Will Sue Apple Over App Store Bias Favouring ChatGPT](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/are-you-playing-politics-musk-says-xai-will-sue-apple-over-app-store-bias-favouring-chatgpt/): Elon Musk’s xAI plans to sue Apple for allegedly favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store, claiming antitrust violations. Grok ranks 6th while ChatGPT tops the list.
- [70-Year-Old Sikh Man Brutally Beaten With Golf Club Near Los Angeles Gurdwara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/70-year-old-sikh-man-brutally-beaten-with-golf-club-near-los-angeles-gurdwara/): The septuagenarian Sikh man was hit repeteadly with a golf club in North Hollywood area and suffered from broken facial bones and bleeding in the brain.
- [How a student’s death in Mexico raises questions about police violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/how-a-students-death-in-mexico-raises-questions-about-police-violence/): A 22-year-old’s death has highlighted the tensions between police and student teachers with a tradition of protest.
- [Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/syrian-govt-soldier-killed-in-clashes-with-kurd-led-sdf-in-aleppo-province/): Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions.
- [Global protests condemn Israeli murders of Al Jazeera staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/global-protests-condemn-israeli-murders-of-al-jazeera-staff/): There have been protests in cities around the world against Israel’s murder of four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza.
- [Those who weaponise aid and kill under its cover must face justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/those-who-weaponise-aid-and-kill-under-its-cover-must-face-justice/): My friend Nader was killed at a GHF site. I want those responsible for his murder held to account.
- [Trump extends China tariff deadline for the second time. What does it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-extends-china-tariff-deadline-for-the-second-time-what-does-it-mean/): US president extends deadline on higher Chinese tariffs hours before agreement was due to expire.
- [South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/south-korea-awaits-ruling-on-bid-to-arrest-former-first-lady/): Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.
- [Gaza malnutrition death toll rises as Israeli attacks kill at least 67](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/gaza-malnutrition-death-toll-rises-as-israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-67/): Israel is accused of attacking safe zones and rescue workers while blocking the entry of food items into Gaza.
- [Trump-Musk Feud Ending? Vance Urges MAGA Return As Elon’s Posts Spark Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-musk-feud-ending-vance-urges-maga-return-as-elons-posts-spark-buzz/): Vance urges Musk to rejoin MAGA camp as billionaire signals support for Trump’s latest move.
- [‘Babe, Let’s Have Sex On The Moon’: When NASA Intern Stole Lunar Rocks Worth $21 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/babe-lets-have-sex-on-the-moon-when-nasa-intern-stole-lunar-rocks-worth-21-million/): In 2002, NASA intern Thad Roberts, with accomplices including his girlfriend, stole moon rocks worth $21 million. Roberts claimed love, but the FBI found financial motives.
- [Israel believes “any journalist reporting on Gaza” must be Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/israel-believes-any-journalist-reporting-on-gaza-must-be-hamas/): “That’s the way Israel silences the world from criticising and holding it to account.”
- [Do direct Putin-Trump talks in Alaska signal ‘symbolic victory for Russia’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/do-direct-putin-trump-talks-in-alaska-signal-symbolic-victory-for-russia/): Mixed feelings in Moscow before Friday’s summit as analysts are sceptical that peace in Ukraine will be secured.
- [The US is “active in protecting Israeli officials” from “any accountability”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/the-us-is-active-in-protecting-israeli-officials-from-any-accountability/): Wadie Said, a professor of law at University of Colorado, explains how the US is shielding Israel from being held accountable for the crimes it’s accused of committing in Gaza.
- [Philippines Raps China Over "Dangerous Moves" as Beijing's Giant Killer DF-100 Missile Rattles US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/philippines-raps-china-over-dangerous-moves-as-beijings-giant-killer-df-100-missile-rattles-us/): China has released rare footage of its DF-100 supersonic cruise missile, showcasing its mobility and range across the Pacific. The reveal came amid heightened regional tensions as the Philippines condemned a hazardous maritime clash near Scarborough Shoal and President Marcos warned Manila could be pulled into a Taiwan conflict.0:00 INTRO2:55 PHILIPPINES SLAMS CHINA OVER ‘DANGEROUS […]
- [Why is India so scared of my book on Kashmir that it has banned it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/why-is-india-so-scared-of-my-book-on-kashmir-that-it-has-banned-it/): My work documents what India wants hidden: Kashmir’s reality after Article 370.
- [Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting landmines after soldier injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/thailand-accuses-cambodia-of-planting-landmines-after-soldier-injured/): Cambodia dismisses Thai army accusation that it breached truce and international law after incident near border.
- ['India Day' Celebration Postponed In Ireland Over Racist Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/india-day-celebration-postponed-in-ireland-over-racist-attacks/): India Day celebrations in Ireland are postponed due to increased racist attacks on the Indian community, the Ireland India Council announced after meeting Deputy PM Simon Harris.
- [Man Hauls Deadly 9ft Catfish After Epic 50-Minute Struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/man-hauls-deadly-9ft-catfish-after-epic-50-minute-struggle/): Jakub Vágner set a Czech record with an 8.8ft catfish after a near-deadly struggle. The Fish Warrior host battled for 50 minutes, was pulled into the water, but succeeded.
- [‘I knew these giants, Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Qreiqeh and Anas al-Sharif’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/i-knew-these-giants-al-jazeeras-mohammed-qreiqeh-and-anas-al-sharif/): I met Mohammed and Anas during our coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, and we were all in awe of them.
- [Carter feared racist abuse for James after penalty miss in Euros shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/carter-feared-racist-abuse-for-james-after-penalty-miss-in-euros-shootout/): England beat Sweden on penalties in the Euro 2025 quarterfinal before going on to beat Spain in the final.
- [Wildfires in Spain kill one person as thousands forced to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/wildfires-in-spain-kill-one-person-as-thousands-forced-to-flee/): Victim suffers serious burns amid strong winds that whip flames through Tres Canto near Madrid.
- [Italian athlete dies at World Games in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/italian-athlete-dies-at-world-games-in-china/): Mattia Debertolis discovered unconscious during an orienteering event in Chengdu on August 8 and died four days later.
- [Bermuda Triangle: The World's Lamest Anti-Climax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/bermuda-triangle-the-worlds-lamest-anti-climax/): The Bermuda Triangle mystery is solved: harsh weather, human error, and magnetic anomalies explain disappearances. No supernatural forces are involved
- [High-Stakes Meeting: Modi and Key Officials Tackle U.S. Tariff Concerns | News18 | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/high-stakes-meeting-modi-and-key-officials-tackle-u-s-tariff-concerns-news18-world-news/): | Prime Minister Modi meets External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Ambassador Sandhu to discuss US tariffs n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to Step Down, Microsoft Will Not Directly Replace Role: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/github-ceo-thomas-dohmke-to-step-down-microsoft-will-not-directly-replace-role-report/): GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke is stepping down to pursue new ventures, as Microsoft folds the platform deeper into its AI strategy.
- [‘My studies, my life’: War leaves Gaza students hungry and out of school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/my-studies-my-life-war-leaves-gaza-students-hungry-and-out-of-school/): Hunger ravages Gaza as UN says 97% of educational facilities in the enclave have been damaged by Israeli attacks.
- [PSG vs Tottenham: UEFA Super Cup – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/psg-vs-tottenham-uefa-super-cup-teams-start-lineups/): UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain face Europa League Tottenham in European football’s curtain raiser.
- [Illia Zabarnyi: PSG sign Ukraine defender from Bournemouth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/illia-zabarnyi-psg-sign-ukraine-defender-from-bournemouth/): Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain sign Ukraine international defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth.
- [UN probe finds evidence of ‘systematic torture’ in Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/un-probe-finds-evidence-of-systematic-torture-in-myanmar/): Investigators name senior figures among those responsible for alleged abuses at detention facilities.
- [Another Deadly Attack On Pakistan Army In Balochistan; Nine, Including Captain, Killed | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/another-deadly-attack-on-pakistan-army-in-balochistan-nine-including-captain-killed-exclusive/): The attack unfolded near Green Chowk in the Basima area, as armed assailants opened fire on a military police van and a Quick Response Force (QRF) unit moving through the region.
- [Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Slams #Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Remark | News18 | US India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-slams-trumps-dead-economy-remark-news18-us-india/): | Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu slams ’s ‘Dead Economy’ remark: “India is the fastest growing , set to be the 3rd largest by 2028. From 11th to 4th in 11 years under PM Modi — no one can compete” n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Protests held worldwide over Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera Gaza journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/protests-held-worldwide-over-israels-murder-of-al-jazeera-gaza-journalists/): Global protests target Israel and media outlets who have ‘made excuses’ after killing of five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza.
- [Sudanese RSF fighters kill more than 40 people in Darfur camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/sudanese-rsf-fighters-kill-more-than-40-people-in-darfur-camp/): A rescue group says civilians have been ‘killed either by stray bullets or direct executions’ at the camp.
- [Body Of Assassinated Presidential Hopeful Lies In State At Colombian Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/body-of-assassinated-presidential-hopeful-lies-in-state-at-colombian-congress/): The body of slain presidential candidate Miguel Uribe lay in state at Colombia’s Congress in Bogotá n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Says He's 'Going to Russia' Ahead of Alaska Meeting With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-says-hes-going-to-russia-ahead-of-alaska-meeting-with-putin/): US President Donald Trump seemed to confuse Russia and Alaska twice during a press conference at the White House on Aug 11 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump's Ukraine 'Territory Swap': What The Deal Could Look Like On Map Vs Reality On Ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trumps-ukraine-territory-swap-what-the-deal-could-look-like-on-map-vs-reality-on-ground/): A territory swap deal is on the table at the Trump–Putin Alaska summit, but in towns like Sloviansk, residents fear it would mean losing their homes again
- [China, Brazil can be models of ‘self-reliance’ for Global South, Xi says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/china-brazil-can-be-models-of-self-reliance-for-global-south-xi-says/): China’s Xi and Brazil’s Lula discuss cooperation amid fallout of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
- [Plane Crashes Into Parked Aircraft In Montana Airport, Sparks Massive Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/plane-crashes-into-parked-aircraft-in-montana-airport-sparks-massive-fire/): A small plane crashed into a parked aircraft while landing at a Montana airport on Aug 11The single-engine plane, carrying four people, was attempting to land at at Kalispell City Airport when the incident happened n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Two dead, 10 injured in explosion at US steel plant in Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/two-dead-10-injured-in-explosion-at-us-steel-plant-in-pennsylvania/): Flames and heavy smoke billow out of the plant owned by US Steel as firefighters struggle to extinguish the fire.
- [Swarm of jellyfish forces shutdown at French nuclear power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/swarm-of-jellyfish-forces-shutdown-at-french-nuclear-power-plant/): Warmer waters in the North Sea due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.
- [‘In First 2 Mins, I’ll Know…’: Trump On Chances Of Striking Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/in-first-2-mins-ill-know-trump-on-chances-of-striking-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-with-putin/): Expressing his hopes for the talks, Trump said he would like to see a ceasefire and make sure the best deal is done for both parties.
- [Zelensky Warns Of Putin’s “Military Preparations” Ahead Of Trump Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/zelensky-warns-of-putins-military-preparations-ahead-of-trump-meet/): Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that Russia is repositioning its forces for new offensive operations n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Australia PM says Israel’s Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/australia-pm-says-israels-netanyahu-in-denial-over-suffering-in-gaza/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals details of phone conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [National Guard In DC: What It Is And The Unique Power That Lets A President Deploy It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/national-guard-in-dc-what-it-is-and-the-unique-power-that-lets-a-president-deploy-it/): Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard troops into Washington DC. Here’s how the force works, who controls it, and why DC’s unit answers only to the President
- [Key Meeting on India-U.S. Trade Relations Led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor | Donald Trump | PM Modi |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/key-meeting-on-india-u-s-trade-relations-led-by-dr-shashi-tharoor-donald-trump-pm-modi-news18/): | Key India–US trade meet led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, India firm on not opening dairy, fisheries & agriculture sectors, per inside sources. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Says Tariffs Deal “Blow” To Russian Economy; Defends India Tariffs, Targets Russian Oil Import](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-says-tariffs-deal-blow-to-russian-economy-defends-india-tariffs-targets-russian-oil-import/): | Trump says tariffs deal a “blow” to Russian economy; defends India tariffs, targets Russian oil imports. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Zelensky Calls PM Modi, Urges Cap On Russian Oil Export; Moscow Shows No Readiness For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/zelensky-calls-pm-modi-urges-cap-on-russian-oil-export-moscow-shows-no-readiness-for-ceasefire/): | Zelensky calls PM Modi, urges cap on Russian oil exports; says Moscow shows no readiness for ceasefire, discusses sanctions. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Over 3,600 People Converted To Islam In Dubai In First Half Of 2025: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/over-3600-people-converted-to-islam-in-dubai-in-first-half-of-2025-report/): Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture registered over 1,300 students in its educational programmes, which are designed to provide structured lessons on Islamic beliefs.
- [Trump names conservative economist to lead labour statistics agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-names-conservative-economist-to-lead-labour-statistics-agency/): US president’s nomination comes after firing of agency head raised concerns about integrity of US government statistics.
- [Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/why-is-trump-sending-us-national-guard-to-washington-dc/): President is deploying National Guard in response to what he calls a crime emergency, with 800 troops to be sent to DC.
- [Alaska Summit: Trump Wants An End To Ukraine War, Putin Seeks Strategic Repositioning Of Russia | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/alaska-summit-trump-wants-an-end-to-ukraine-war-putin-seeks-strategic-repositioning-of-russia-4k/): The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on August 15, will be the first in-person summit between an American and Russian president since former US President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021. This meeting reflects Trump’s confidence in his ability to persuade Putin in a face-to-face encounter. For Putin, the meeting itself […]
- [President Donald Trump  Extends China Tariff Deadline By 90 Days | News18 Breaking News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/president-donald-trump-extends-china-tariff-deadline-by-90-days-news18-breaking-news/): President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will prevent high U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from snapping back into effect for another 90 days n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [World News Live Updates: Trump Claims He Could Assess Ukraine Peace Deal Viability Within Minutes Of Meeting Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/world-news-live-updates-trump-claims-he-could-assess-ukraine-peace-deal-viability-within-minutes-of-meeting-putin/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [‘Asim Munir Is Osama Bin Laden In A Suit’: Ex-Pentagon Official Slams Pakistan’s Nuclear Rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/asim-munir-is-osama-bin-laden-in-a-suit-ex-pentagon-official-slams-pakistans-nuclear-rhetoric/): Michael Rubin also criticised Pakistan’s recent nuclear sabre-rattling, branding the country’s conduct as that of “a rogue state”
- [3 Dead In Shooting At Target In Austin, Suspect Detained: Police | News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/3-dead-in-shooting-at-target-in-austin-suspect-detained-police-news18-breaking/): | 3 dead in shooting at Target in Austin, suspect detained: Police n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Federal Conservatives Call For Terror Label On Lawrence Bishnoi Gang | News18 Breaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/federal-conservatives-call-for-terror-label-on-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-news18-breaking/): | Federal Conservatives call for terror label on Lawrence gang. The gang is suspected to be behind the surge of extortion threats in B.C., Alberta and Ontario that have terrified the South Asian community.It has also claimed responsibility on social media for shooting at buildings, including the recent attack on Bollywood star Kapil Sharma’s cafe […]
- [‘God Loves You’: Woman Forgives Man Who Took Her Husband’s Life, Hugs Him In Court | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/god-loves-you-woman-forgives-man-who-took-her-husbands-life-hugs-him-in-court-watch/): Regina Johnson forgave Joseph Tillman, who killed her husband Chuck in a DUI accident, during his sentencing. The emotional moment drew mixed reactions online.
- [Zelenskyy says Putin readying for ‘new offensive’ in Ukraine, not ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/zelenskyy-says-putin-readying-for-new-offensive-in-ukraine-not-ceasefire/): Russian President Putin ‘is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war’ in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.
- [‘Scandalous And Disgraceful’: British Author Slams Asim Munir’s 'Reckless' Nuclear Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/scandalous-and-disgraceful-british-author-slams-asim-munirs-reckless-nuclear-threats/): He lauded New Delhi’s stance, adding, “India’s response has been measured and coherent. He shouldn’t be allowed to get away with such inflammatory comments.”
- [China Suspends 24% Additional Duties On US Goods After Trump Extends Tariff Truce By 90 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/china-suspends-24-additional-duties-on-us-goods-after-trump-extends-tariff-truce-by-90-days/): China and the US have extended their tariff truce for 90 days. Beijing also suspended 24 percentage points of additional tariffs on certain US imports while retaining a 10% rate.
- [Trump says he may reclassify cannabis as less dangerous drug](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-says-he-may-reclassify-cannabis-as-less-dangerous-drug/): Cannabis stocks soar after US president says he is ‘looking at’ reclassification.
- [Conservatives Call On Ottawa To List Lawrence Bishnoi Gang As Terrorist Organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/conservatives-call-on-ottawa-to-list-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-as-terrorist-organisation/): The federal Conservative Party has joined calls to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation, citing its role in shootings, and links to the Nijjar killing.
- [‘Big Blow’: Trump Targets Russia Over Oil Exports To India, Says ‘Their Economy Not Doing Well’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/big-blow-trump-targets-russia-over-oil-exports-to-india-says-their-economy-not-doing-well/): Trump targeted Russia over its oil exports to India and said that Moscow’s economy “is not doing well”. His remarks came days after he dubbed Indian and Russian economies “dead”.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,265](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1265/): Here are the key events on day 1,265 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ["We'll Take Half World Down With Us" Munir Threatens, Can Pakistan Risk A Nuke War With India? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/well-take-half-world-down-with-us-munir-threatens-can-pakistan-risk-a-nuke-war-with-india-4k/): Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir warned of a “nuclear war” from American soil. Addressing an event in Tampa, Florida, Pakistan’s de facto military ruler threatened to take down “half the world” if his country faced an existential threat in a future war with India. New Delhi responded by describing Munir’s remarks as “nuclear blackmail.” India’s […]
- ["Remember October 7": Donald Trump Says Hamas Cannot Be Allowed To Remain In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/remember-october-7-donald-trump-says-hamas-cannot-be-allowed-to-remain-in-gaza/): Trump confirmed that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
- [Tiny Pomeranian Turns Hero After Chasing Black Bear Out Of Canada Home | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/tiny-pomeranian-turns-hero-after-chasing-black-bear-out-of-canada-home-watch/): A five-pound Pomeranian named Scout in Vancouver chased a black bear out of its owner’s home.
- [France Forced To Shut Down Nuclear Plant After Jellyfish Swarm Clogs System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/france-forced-to-shut-down-nuclear-plant-after-jellyfish-swarm-clogs-system/): Gravelines, located along the northern French coast between Dunkirk and Calais, has six reactors.
- [Gunman kills three at Target store in US state of Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/gunman-kills-three-at-target-store-in-us-state-of-texas/): Victims not immediately identified after deadly attack at popular store in the state capital, Austin.
- [Plane Crashes At Kalispell City Airport In Montana; No Fatalities Reported | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/plane-crashes-at-kalispell-city-airport-in-montana-no-fatalities-reported-watch/): Initial footage from the scene showed dramatic plumes of smoke and bursts of fire.
- [Three Feared Dead In Shooting At North Austin Target Store; Suspect Detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/three-feared-dead-in-shooting-at-north-austin-target-store-suspect-detained/): Police described the suspect as a 32-year-old white male who reportedly has a history of mental health issues.
- [Iran says IAEA talks will be ‘complicated’ ahead of agency’s planned visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/iran-says-iaea-talks-will-be-complicated-ahead-of-agencys-planned-visit/): The IAEA is yet to make a statement about the meeting, which will not include a visit to Iranian nuclear sites.
- [US puts Balochistan armed group in Pakistan on ‘foreign terrorist’ list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/11/us-puts-balochistan-armed-group-in-pakistan-on-foreign-terrorist-list/): The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.
- [War-Ravaged Gaza Grapples With Deadly Surge In Antibiotic-Resistant Disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/war-ravaged-gaza-grapples-with-deadly-surge-in-antibiotic-resistant-disease/): Researchers analysed over 1,300 samples collected from al-Ahli hospital, which hosts one of the few remaining functional microbiology laboratories in the territory
- [Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/clinton-to-trump-how-putin-has-met-courted-and-frustrated-us-presidents/): Vladimir Putin has met five US presidents over 25 years. But jazz and fishing have given way to threats and tension.
- [Human rights groups file ICC case against Israel over journalist murders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/human-rights-groups-file-icc-case-against-israel-over-journalist-murders/): Two human rights organisations have filed a joint case against Israel at the ICC over the murder of journalists in Gaza.
- [Lebanon rejects foreign interference, president tells Iran official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/lebanon-rejects-foreign-interference-president-tells-iran-official/): The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.
- [Putin Declares Russian Budget “Stable” Despite Surging Deficit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/putin-declares-russian-budget-stable-despite-surging-deficit/): On August 13, President Putin told his government Russia’s budget is “stable” and inflation controlled, citing a 14% rise in non-oil revenues. However, Finance Ministry data showed a 4.9 trillion ruble deficit for January–July, exceeding yearly projections. His remarks come days before the planned summit with US President Trump. n18oc_crux
- [Federal, National Guard Troops Patrol Streets In Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/federal-national-guard-troops-patrol-streets-in-washington-dc/): US President Donald Trump took control of Washington DC’s Metropolitan Police, deploying 800 National Guard troops and 500 federal agents to curb “out of control” crime. Federal agents arrested 23 people for serious offenses. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser called it an “authoritarian push.” Trump threatened similar actions in Democratic-led New York and Chicago. n18oc_crux
- [Beijing 'Studies' Russia's Electronic Warfare Amid South China Sea Tensions With Philippines | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/beijing-studies-russias-electronic-warfare-amid-south-china-sea-tensions-with-philippines-4k/): Taiwan is developing a next-gen anti-ship missile, including a long-range subsonic cruise missile, under the Defence Industry Development Act. The country will also spend NT$40 million over two years to purchase components for the missile, signaling years of development by NCSIST. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Typhoon Podul Hits Taiwan, Causes Destruction, Power Outages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/typhoon-podul-hits-taiwan-causes-destruction-power-outages/): Typhoon Podul struck Taiwan on August 13, shutting businesses, grounding flights, and cutting power to tens of thousands. Wind gusts hit 178 km/h in Taitung County. One person is missing, 33 injured, and over 7,300 evacuated. Trees and signs fell in regions still recovering from last month’s storms. n18oc_crux
- [This Island Led To Sheikh Hasina's Exile From Bangladesh. Now Reports Say It Could Go To The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/this-island-led-to-sheikh-hasinas-exile-from-bangladesh-now-reports-say-it-could-go-to-the-us/): Sheikh Hasina, ousted as Bangladesh’s PM, claims US pressure for a military base on St Martin Island led to her exile. Nobel laureate Yunus’ interim government may hand it over.
- [Israel Minister Visits South Sudan ‘To Talk Relocation of Gazans’, Hamas Rushes To Egypt For… | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israel-minister-visits-south-sudan-to-talk-relocation-of-gazans-hamas-rushes-to-egypt-for-4k/): The Israeli deputy foreign minister is set to hold a series of meetings in South Sudan amid a reported plan to “resettle” Palestinians from Gaza to the African nationMeanwhile, Hamas announced that senior group leader Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo for talks on reviving mediated ceasefire-hostage negotiations with IsraelHamas official Taher al-Nono said in a […]
- [Forcing Test could ‘bankrupt’ cricket countries: Australia chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/forcing-test-could-bankrupt-cricket-countries-australia-chief/): With 100 days until the first Ashes game of England’s tour, Australia CEO says Test cricket needs quality, not quantity.
- [France, Germany and UK say they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/france-germany-and-uk-say-they-are-ready-to-reimpose-iran-sanctions/): The so-called E3 countries say they are ready to trigger the ‘snapback’ mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal.
- [‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/health-champions-local-women-lead-the-fight-against-polio-in-nigeria/): In areas where male health workers are unwelcome or mistrusted, female vaccinators have carved out a space to thrive.
- [Superman’s new job at ICE is the perfect American plot twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/supermans-new-job-at-ice-is-the-perfect-american-plot-twist/): Dean Cain’s leap from TV hero to immigration enforcer captures America’s embrace of fear as patriotism.
- [‘Great People, Want To See Deal Done’: Trump On Meeting European Leaders Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/great-people-want-to-see-deal-done-trump-on-meeting-european-leaders-over-ukraine/): US President Trump praised European leaders before a virtual meeting on the Ukraine war. He will speak with European leaders to ensure their positions are heard.
- [Bangladesh officials testify against Tulip Siddiq at anticorruption trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/bangladesh-officials-testify-against-tulip-siddiq-at-anticorruption-trial/): British former minister is being tried over an alleged land grab of plots in the capital, Dhaka.
- [Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit India Next Week, To Hold Talks With NSA Ajit Doval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/chinese-foreign-minister-to-visit-india-next-week-to-hold-talks-with-nsa-ajit-doval/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India to discuss border issues with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval before PM Modi’s trip to China for the SCO summit.
- [Israel Preps Troops For ‘Sudden War’ As US Warship ‘Nears Iran’, Offers Deal To Tehranians For… | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israel-preps-troops-for-sudden-war-as-us-warship-nears-iran-offers-deal-to-tehranians-for-4k/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Aug. 12 called on Iranians to oppose their regime which he said “lost” the recent “12-Day War” with Tel AvivThe comment was part of a video statement that was released after the Islamic Republic’s president lamented Iran’s power and water shortage 0:00 INTRO 3:42 ISRAEL TESTS ‘READINESS FOR WAR WITH […]
- [Asim Munir Net Worth: How The Pakistan Army Chief Is Living It Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/asim-munir-net-worth-how-the-pakistan-army-chief-is-living-it-up/): Reports suggest the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is a top Army-run real estate brand, valued in billions, with the Army’s total business estimated at around $100 billion
- [Who Is Kim Ju-Ae, Kim Jong-Un's Teen Daughter Preparing To Take Over North Korea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/who-is-kim-ju-ae-kim-jong-uns-teen-daughter-preparing-to-take-over-north-korea/): North Korea’s tightly controlled press has never spoken her name, referring to her only as the leader’s “most beloved” or “respected” daughter
- [Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/does-a-trump-brokered-deal-squeeze-russia-iran-out-of-the-south-caucasus/): A transit corridor pact signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia could be game-changing, according to several experts.
- [Zuckerberg’s Leaving A ‘Mark’ & Neighbours Don’t Like It: Bat Cave, Wife’s Statue To Private School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/zuckerbergs-leaving-a-mark-neighbours-dont-like-it-bat-cave-wifes-statue-to-private-school/): Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has got his wife’s statue, private school and billionaire’s bat cave in Crescent Park area of Palo Alto, California, which was known for neighbourly warmth
- [Why Did Russia Sell Alaska To The US In 1867 And For How Much?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/why-did-russia-sell-alaska-to-the-us-in-1867-and-for-how-much/): Alaska, bought from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, was mocked initially but proved valuable with gold, oil, and strategic importance
- [‘Lost the Plot’ New Zealand PM Rebukes Netanyahu’s Gaza Handling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/lost-the-plot-new-zealand-pm-rebukes-netanyahus-gaza-handling/): New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, weighing recognition of a Palestinian state, harshly criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu, saying he had “lost the plot.” Luxon condemned Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, forced displacement, and annexation plans as “utterly appalling” and unacceptable, accusing Netanyahu of ignoring long-standing calls from the international community to halt such actions. n18oc_crux
- [Beyond Everest: Nepal Opens The Doors To 97 Untouched Peaks For Free To Lure Tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/beyond-everest-nepal-opens-the-doors-to-97-untouched-peaks-for-free-to-lure-tourists/): By focusing on the lesser-known peaks, including those in remote regions like Manang and Dolakha, Nepal hopes to shift attention from just Everest and its immediate neighbours
- [Al Jazeera reporter witnesses chaos as aid trucks arrive in north Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/al-jazeera-reporter-witnesses-chaos-as-aid-trucks-arrive-in-north-gaza/): Hundreds of Palestinians risked their lives to reach aid trucks as they arrived in northern Gaza. Amid volleys of gunfir
- [Zelenskyy In Berlin For Talks With European Leaders Ahead Of Trump-Putin's Alaska Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/zelenskyy-in-berlin-for-talks-with-european-leaders-ahead-of-trump-putins-alaska-summit/): German officials said the talks aim to ensure that Europe and Ukraine’s positions are heard ahead of the August 15 meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska
- [Zelenskyy, European leaders to hold Trump call ahead of Putin summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/zelenskyy-european-leaders-to-hold-trump-call-ahead-of-putin-summit/): German chancellor has arranged a series of meetings, beginning with European leaders and followed by a call with Trump.
- [Cholera outbreak devastates Sudan refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/cholera-outbreak-devastates-sudan-refugee-camps/): Cholera spreads rapidly in Sudan’s refugee camps, causing severe illness and deaths amid aid shortages.
- [What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/what-are-zelenskyy-europe-demanding-of-trump-ahead-of-putin-summit/): Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.
- [Dying of thirst in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/dying-of-thirst-in-gaza/): How Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza.
- [Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/wildfires-scorch-greece-as-heatwave-grips-parts-of-europe/): Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.
- [New York protests over killing of Al Jazeera staff in Gaza and US blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/new-york-protests-over-killing-of-al-jazeera-staff-in-gaza-and-us-blackout/): Protesters in New York City rallied outside The New York Times over the killing of Al Jazeera journalists including Anas
- ['No Independence Day Celebration': Deadly Attacks, Blackouts Push Balochistan Into Security Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/no-independence-day-celebration-deadly-attacks-blackouts-push-balochistan-into-security-crisis/): Balochistan has been under an internet blackout for several days, while residents face severe mobility curbs and rising fears of violence.
- [Watch: Wildfires Rage in Albania’s Delvina, Turkey’s Izmir as Firefighters Battle Flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/watch-wildfires-rage-in-albanias-delvina-turkeys-izmir-as-firefighters-battle-flames/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Union Pacific Train Derails, Tank Cars ‘Pile Up’ In Texas | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/union-pacific-train-derails-tank-cars-pile-up-in-texas-us-news/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Claims Killing Five ‘Militants’ Posing as ‘Aid Workers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israel-claims-killing-five-militants-posing-as-aid-workers/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin ‘Briefs’ Kim On Trump Meet At US Army Base, China ‘Sends Warship’ To Alaska’s Doorstep | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/putin-briefs-kim-on-trump-meet-at-us-army-base-china-sends-warship-to-alaskas-doorstep-4k/): Russian president Vladimir Putin held a phone call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Aug. 12, as per local media reportsThe two leaders reportedly vowed to strengthen cooperation, days ahead of Putin’s summit in Alaska with US president Donald TrumpPutin and Kim spoke by phone in a “warm, comradely atmosphere” and confirmed “their […]
- [Lose A Top Trump Administration Post & Become Ambassador: The New Trend Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/lose-a-top-trump-administration-post-become-ambassador-the-new-trend-explained/): The new appointments can be viewed as consolation prizes for leaving a high-profile post in the Trump administration following rocky tenures
- [Indian Man Hit By Teens In Ireland's Dublin Amid Surge In Racist Attacks, Plans To Return Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/indian-man-hit-by-teens-in-irelands-dublin-amid-surge-in-racist-attacks-plans-to-return-home/): An Indian man in Dublin was assaulted by three teenagers in Fairview Park, suffering a deep cut above his eye that required eight stitches. He now wants to return to India.
- [Thai Student Kicks, Injures Female Math Teacher's Ribs For 18/20 Test Score; Video Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/thai-student-kicks-injures-female-math-teachers-ribs-for-18-20-test-score-video-surfaces/): The school student attacked his math teacher after she deducted two marks in an examination. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
- [Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israel-south-sudan-in-talks-over-forced-transfer-of-palestinians-report/): Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.
- [Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/japans-nikkei-225-hits-all-time-high-after-us-inflation-remains-steady/): Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
- [‘Fistful Of Dollars & Rice’: Trump $1.5-Billion Golf Club Is Proving Costly For Vietnamese Farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/fistful-of-dollars-rice-trump-1-5-billion-golf-club-is-proving-costly-for-vietnamese-farmers/): Trump’s golf resort, work on which will begin next month, is offering thousands of villagers such compensation packages to leave the land that has provided livelihood for decades
- [Pakistan To Open $5 Trillion Mineral Reserves For Global Bidding; Eyes US, China & Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/pakistan-to-open-5-trillion-mineral-reserves-for-global-bidding-eyes-us-china-saudi-arabia/): | Pakistan to open $5 trillion mineral reserves for global bidding; eyes US, China & Gulf as large-scale foreign investors n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Caught On Cam: Bullfighter Killed After Taunting Animal During Festival In Columbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/caught-on-cam-bullfighter-killed-after-taunting-animal-during-festival-in-columbia/): Colombian bullfighter died after being gored by a bull at the ‘corraleja’ festival in Fundación, Magdalena, causing panic among the crowd.
- [Sprinter Richardson apologizes while addressing domestic violence arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/sprinter-richardson-apologizes-while-addressing-domestic-violence-arrest/): 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to boyfriend Christian Coleman.
- ['Donald Trump Most Notorious Criminal In Washington': Elon Musk's Grok Responds To X User](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/donald-trump-most-notorious-criminal-in-washington-elon-musks-grok-responds-to-x-user/): Grok, the AI chatbot on X, responding to an X user, called Donald Trump “the most notorious criminal in Washington, DC,” citing his convictions.
- [‘Ireland Is Your Home Too’: Ex-Irish Cricketer Backs Indians After Racist Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/ireland-is-your-home-too-ex-irish-cricketer-backs-indians-after-racist-attacks/): The former Irish cricketer came out in support of the Indians after a series of racist attacks were reported against them in parts of Ireland.
- [Drought Looming, UK Asks People To Clear Their Inboxes To Save Water. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/drought-looming-uk-asks-people-to-clear-their-inboxes-to-save-water-heres-why/): The idea is simple but startling—data centres, where emails, photos, and files are stored, require enormous amounts of water to keep servers cool
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty: Enemy Can't Snatch Even....](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-threatens-india-over-indus-waters-treaty-enemy-cant-snatch-even/): | Now, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty – ‘enemy can’t snatch even single drop of water’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza doctor describes ‘daily patterns’ in Israeli shootings at GHF sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/gaza-doctor-describes-daily-patterns-in-israeli-shootings-at-ghf-sites/): Ahmad Yousaf says injuries inflicted on Palestinians at GHF sites point to deliberate and indiscriminate violence.
- [Inside Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Venue Scramble: How Organisers Were Left With Only One Choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/inside-trump-putin-alaska-summit-venue-scramble-how-organisers-were-left-with-only-one-choice/): After Alaska was agreed on for the Trump–Putin summit, organisers faced a bigger challenge: securing a venue in the middle of tourist season and under strict summit protocols
- [Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trumps-golden-dome-defence-plan-includes-space-missiles-lasers-report/): Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.
- [South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/south-korean-crypto-mogul-do-kwon-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/): Cryptocurrency entrepreneur faces up to 25 years in prison over the $40bn collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
- ['Will Not Leave': Zelenskyy Vows To Defend East Ukraine Flashpoint Amid Trump's Land Swap Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/will-not-leave-zelenskyy-vows-to-defend-east-ukraine-flashpoint-amid-trumps-land-swap-plan/): Zelenskyy has rejected Putin’s proposal for Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of Donetsk as part of a ceasefire, warning it would hand Moscow nearly all of Donbas.
- [BAPS Temple Vandalised By Pro-Khalistan Elements In US, Graffiti Shows Anti-India Slogans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/baps-temple-vandalised-by-pro-khalistan-elements-in-us-graffiti-shows-anti-india-slogans/): The Hindu American Foundation urged the elected officials to “move beyond empty condemnations” and take strict action against those responsible for the desecration.
- [Pakistan To Open $5 Trillion Mineral Reserves For Global Bidding, Eyes US, China & Gulf | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/pakistan-to-open-5-trillion-mineral-reserves-for-global-bidding-eyes-us-china-gulf-exclusive/): In phase 1, China will be granted exploration rights in Gilgit-Baltistan region, while US may gain access to mining projects in Northern Balochistan and Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- [Taiwan braces as Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/taiwan-braces-as-typhoon-podul-intensifies-on-approach/): Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.
- [‘Name & Shame’: Group Of Men Run Out Of Indian Restaurant In UK Without Paying Bill | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/name-shame-group-of-men-run-out-of-indian-restaurant-in-uk-without-paying-bill-video/): A shocking video showed a group of men running out an Indian restaurant without paying the bill in England.
- [Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-admin-orders-smithsonian-museums-to-be-reviewed-for-americanism/): White House says the review is in line with Trump’s executive order on ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History’.
- [Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/putin-lauds-heroism-of-north-koreans-in-liberating-kursk-pyongyang-says/): Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska.
- [Will Trump’s India tariffs shut down world’s biggest cut diamond supplier?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/will-trumps-india-tariffs-shut-down-worlds-biggest-cut-diamond-supplier/): Two million Indian workers supply 14 out of 15 cut diamonds globally. Trump’s 50 percent tariffs could disrupt that.
- [U.S Applauds Success Of Pakistan In Containing Terror Activity After Islamabad Talks | Word News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/u-s-applauds-success-of-pakistan-in-containing-terror-activity-after-islamabad-talks-word-news/): | U.S applauds Pakistan’s “continued successes” in containing terrorist groups threatening regional and global security after talks n18oc_indian18oc_world Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [44-Year-Old Arrested Days After He Attacked Elderly Sikh Man Near Los Angeles Gurdwara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/44-year-old-arrested-days-after-he-attacked-elderly-sikh-man-near-los-angeles-gurdwara/): Bo Richard Vitagliano, 44, was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday night for allegedly attacking 70-year-old Harpal Singh in North Hollywood.
- ['Violated Sovereignty’: China Says US Warship Illegally Entered South China Sea Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/violated-sovereignty-china-says-us-warship-illegally-entered-south-china-sea-waters/): Senior Captain He Tiecheng, spokesperson for the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command, said the USS Higgins was expelled by Chinese forces
- [World News Live Updates: Myanmar Faces Dramatic Hunger Rise After Aid Reductions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/world-news-live-updates-myanmar-faces-dramatic-hunger-rise-after-aid-reductions/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [First Russian President To Visit Alaska: Putin Retuns To The US After A Decade To Meet Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/first-russian-president-to-visit-alaska-putin-retuns-to-the-us-after-a-decade-to-meet-trump-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin will return to the US for the first time in a decade when he meets with President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday.Putin is the first Russian president to visit Alaska, a territory Moscow sold to the US in 1867 for $7.2 million. Last week, Trump announced that the pair would […]
- [Man Arrested After Gun Fired During Struggle At Sydney Airport’s Domestic Terminal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/man-arrested-after-gun-fired-during-struggle-at-sydney-airports-domestic-terminal/): An airport spokesperson said there were no injuries and no lockdown was required.
- [US ‘Applauds’ Pakistan For ‘Success In Containing Terrorists’ Days After Adding Terror Tag To TRF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/us-applauds-pakistan-for-success-in-containing-terrorists-days-after-adding-terror-tag-to-trf/): The praise for Pakistan comes days after the US designated The Resistance Front — involved in the Pahalgam attack — as a terrorist organisation before tensions with India rose.
- [After Asim Munir, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Threatens India Over Indus Treaty: 'Not One Drop...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/after-asim-munir-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-threatens-india-over-indus-treaty-not-one-drop/): His remarks came afters India announced a series of punitive measures against Islamabad, including putting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) “in abeyance”.
- [UN chief warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by armed forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/un-chief-warns-israel-russia-over-reports-of-sexual-abuse-by-armed-forces/): UN chief Antonio Guterres puts both countries ‘on notice’ over documented pattern of sexual violence.
- [Singapore warms to ‘Made in China’ label as stigma fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/singapore-warms-to-made-in-china-label-as-stigma-fades/): Chinese brands are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as they shed their image as cheap knockoffs.
- ['Ties With India, Pakistan Remain Unchanged': State Department Days After Asim Munir's US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/ties-with-india-pakistan-remain-unchanged-state-department-days-after-asim-munirs-us-visit/): US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Washington’s ties with India and Pakistan remain unchanged, reaffirming commitment to both nations.
- [George Washington University Joins List Of Schools Facing DOJ Action Over Antisemitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/george-washington-university-joins-list-of-schools-facing-doj-action-over-antisemitism/): The action marks a widening federal scrutiny of American higher education institutions under President Donald Trump’s second term.
- [Trump, Vance To Meet Zelenskyy Virtually Before Alaska Summit With Putin: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-vance-to-meet-zelenskyy-virtually-before-alaska-summit-with-putin-report/): The purpose of the dialogue is to address Ukraine’s growing concerns about being side-lined in negotiations.
- [Can Netanyahu "Finish The Job" Against Hamas As Criticism Mounts Over Israel's Gaza Takeover? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/can-netanyahu-finish-the-job-against-hamas-as-criticism-mounts-over-israels-gaza-takeover-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his government’s plan to launch a renewed offensive against Hamas in parts of Gaza. But his proposal has drawn fierce criticism from the families of Israeli hostages, who fear their loved ones will be killed in the Israeli assault. The country’s leaders also overruled the objections of the Israeli […]
- [Hamas Delegation Arrives In Cairo For Talks On Proposed 60-Day Ceasefire In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/hamas-delegation-arrives-in-cairo-for-talks-on-proposed-60-day-ceasefire-in-gaza/): The Cairo talks come as Israel continues to implement a phased reoccupation strategy, approved by its Security Cabinet last week.
- [US judge orders conditions be improved in New York immigration facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/us-judge-orders-conditions-be-improved-in-new-york-immigration-facility/): Detainees reported ‘crowded, squalid and punitive’ conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,266](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1266/): Here are the key events on day 1,266 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mexico expels 26 alleged cartel members in latest deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/mexico-expels-26-alleged-cartel-members-in-latest-deal-with-us/): The agreement comes as Mexico continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over its tariff threats.
- [Trump Administration Revises US Human Rights Report With Softer Tone On Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/trump-administration-revises-us-human-rights-report-with-softer-tone-on-allies/): This updated version includes new thematic categories such as “Life”, “Liberty”, and “Security of the Person”.
- [Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/guatemala-judge-convicts-6-ex-officials-in-deaths-of-41-girls-in-2017-fire/): The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.
- [Train Carrying Potential Hazardous Materials Derails In Texas; No Casualties Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/train-carrying-potential-hazardous-materials-derails-in-texas-no-casualties-reported/): Union Pacific is working with local officials and emergency responders to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
- [China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/china-raises-concerns-over-nvidias-h20-chips-with-local-firms-report/): Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.
- [Real Madrid rejects idea of Barcelona playing in Messi’s Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/real-madrid-rejects-idea-of-barcelona-playing-in-messis-miami/): The Spanish football federation has already approved a request for Barcelona against Villarreal to be played in Miami.
- [US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/us-sanctions-dr-congo-armed-group-over-illicit-mining-ceasefire-tested/): The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.
- [‘Allowing Them to Leave’: Netanyahu Says Palestinians Can Exit Gaza Before Military Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/allowing-them-to-leave-netanyahu-says-palestinians-can-exit-gaza-before-military-push/): His latest comments come amid mounting international pressure and growing alarm from various European nations.
- [What’s happened in Gaza since Al Jazeera staff were killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/whats-happened-in-gaza-since-al-jazeera-staff-were-killed/): Israel has silenced the voices of six journalists in Gaza, but the bombing across the city has not stopped.
- [Wildfires ravage Europe amid intense heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/wildfires-ravage-europe-amid-intense-heatwave/): Firefighters are struggling to control wildfires blazing across Europe because of a severe heatwave.
- [Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/key-issues-omitted-in-revised-us-state-department-human-rights-report/): Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.
- [How can Israel kill journalists with impunity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/how-can-israel-kill-journalists-with-impunity/): More media workers killed in Gaza genocide than in previous conflicts in history.
- [UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/un-says-bid-to-help-address-turmoil-in-haiti-less-than-10-percent-funded/): Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.
- [US, Pakistan Hold Counterterrorism Talks In Islamabad After BLA Terror Listing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/us-pakistan-hold-counterterrorism-talks-in-islamabad-after-bla-terror-listing/): According to an official joint press release, delegations from both countries reviewed existing threats.
- [Russia Accused Of Involvement In US Federal Court Cyberattack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/russia-accused-of-involvement-in-us-federal-court-cyberattack-report/): The compromised system is critical for handling sensitive judicial documents, including sealed records and filings.
- [Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza remember their murdered colleagues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/al-jazeera-journalists-in-gaza-remember-their-murdered-colleagues/): Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza recorded messages for their colleagues murdered by Israel.
- [Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/argentinas-javier-milei-launches-group-to-boost-israel-latin-america-ties/): The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the ‘Isaac Accords’.
- [Putin Updates Kim Jong Un About Alaska Meeting With Trump In Phone Call: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/putin-updates-kim-jong-un-about-alaska-meeting-with-trump-in-phone-call-report/): During their conversation, the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral matters, including strengthening diplomatic relations.
- ["Zelensky Must Get Real" Jeffrey Sachs Gives A Big Warning Ahead Of Trump Putin Meeting In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/zelensky-must-get-real-jeffrey-sachs-gives-a-big-warning-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting-in-alaska/): Ahead of the high stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, economist Jeffrey Sachs says the three-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine is because of America. Sachs says US dragged Ukraine into the war and now Volodymyr Zelensky needs to get real about Putin and Trump striking a possible deal. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Is Israel using Gaza tribal militias to help ethnic cleansing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/12/is-israel-using-gaza-tribal-militias-to-help-ethnic-cleansing/): Yasser Abu Shabab escaped prison and has since emerged as an Israeli-backed militia leader in southern Gaza.
- [Gaza journalists vow to carry on work despite AJ staff killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/gaza-journalists-vow-to-carry-on-work-despite-aj-staff-killings/): Palestinian reporters who worked with the AJ journalists killed in Gaza say they are determined to keep reporting.
- [Tottenham slam racist abuse of Tel after defeat by PSG in UEFA Super Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/tottenham-slam-racist-abuse-of-tel-after-defeat-by-psg-in-uefa-super-cup/): French forward Mathys Tel was one of two Tottenham players to miss their penalties in the UEFA Super Cup defeat by PSG.
- [War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/war-crimes-likely-committed-by-both-sides-in-syria-coastal-violence-un/): The clashes in March included murder, torture and other ‘inhumane acts’ that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.
- [Trump, Putin To Hold Joint Press Conference Post Alaska Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-putin-to-hold-joint-press-conference-post-alaska-summit/): US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a joint press conference after their meeting in Alaska.
- [US Warns India Of Higher, Secondary Tariffs If Trump-Putin Alaska Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-warns-india-of-higher-secondary-tariffs-if-trump-putin-alaska-talks-fail/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of more tariffs on India if it keeps buying Russian oil. This follows Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian imports and threats of more sanctions.
- [What are H-1B visas and how might the Trump administration change them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/what-are-h-1b-visas-and-how-might-the-trump-administration-change-them/): Trump plans H-1B visa rule changes, focusing on higher wages, potentially disadvantaging early-career foreign workers.
- [Pakistan Army Uses Lathi Charge, Tear Gas On Protesters Seeking 'Azadi' In PoK's Rawalakot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/pakistan-army-uses-lathi-charge-tear-gas-on-protesters-seeking-azadi-in-poks-rawalakot/): Top Indian intelligence sources said the protests stemmed from years of systemic neglect, rampant unemployment, and the chronic absence of basic amenities in the region
- [Why Psychologists See Trump As Stubborn, Aggressive And Narcissistic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/why-psychologists-see-trump-as-stubborn-aggressive-and-narcissistic/): According to Psychology Today, Trump’s personality is unusual, insolent, and aggressive. Experts say his behavior shows narcissistic, antisocial, and paranoid traits
- [Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/cholera-kills-40-as-sudan-faces-worst-outbreak-in-years-says-msf/): MSF says displacement, war and rain driving deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan as infections continue to mount.
- [Gaza Cartoon Programme With Mickey Mouse Lookalike Taught Children To 'Kill Israelis': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/gaza-cartoon-programme-with-mickey-mouse-lookalike-taught-children-to-kill-israelis-report/): Tomorrow’s Pioneers was aired on Hamas-owned Al-Aqsa TV every Friday from April 2007 to October 2009, which encouraged anti-Jewish violence and martyrdom.
- [Trump-Putin meeting: How much territory does Russia control in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-putin-meeting-how-much-territory-does-russia-control-in-ukraine/): Russia controls about 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory and wants full control of four eastern and southern regions.
- [Watch: Fiery Clashes Erupt Between Pro and Anti-Vucic Supporters In Novi Sad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/watch-fiery-clashes-erupt-between-pro-and-anti-vucic-supporters-in-novi-sad/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [ICE Agents Make Arrests In DC As Trump Orders Troop Deployment To ‘Fight Crime’ | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/ice-agents-make-arrests-in-dc-as-trump-orders-troop-deployment-to-fight-crime-us/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Warns "Severe Consequences" If Putin Refuses Agreement During Alaska Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-warns-severe-consequences-if-putin-refuses-agreement-during-alaska-meet/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Serbia protests over government turn violent as rival groups clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/serbia-protests-over-government-turn-violent-as-rival-groups-clash/): Opponents and supporters of Serbia’s government have been involved in violent clashes in the latest demonstrations again
- [Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/women-with-ai-boyfriends-mourn-lost-love-after-cold-chatgpt-upgrade/): OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 prompts backlash in online communities for people with AI companions.
- [A Country With No Stray Dogs? This Nation Even Has A Police Force To Protect Them!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/a-country-with-no-stray-dogs-this-nation-even-has-a-police-force-to-protect-them/): The Netherlands leads the world in humane street dog care, with sterilisation, microchipping, a Dog Police Force, and 24-hour vet services; ensuring no stray dogs roam freely
- [No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/no-agreement-in-sight-as-un-plastic-pollution-treaty-talks-enter-final-day/): Widely rejected draft text does not limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products.
- [Starmer hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/starmer-hosts-ukraines-zelenskyy-ahead-of-high-stakes-trump-putin-meeting/): The UK is ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia over its continuing war on Ukraine, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- [Trump ‘To Give Money-Making Chance’ To Putin For Ukraine Truce As Russia ‘Readies Nuke That Can…’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-to-give-money-making-chance-to-putin-for-ukraine-truce-as-russia-readies-nuke-that-can4k/): Russia appears to be preparing to test its new nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile, as per two US researchers and a Western security source cited by ReutersThe researchers and the security analyst reached this assessment by studying imagery reportedly taken in recent weeks until Aug. 12 by satellite firm, Planet LabsMeanwhile, Trump is preparing to offer […]
- [Trump’s Putin Dilemma: Frustration, Hope For A Deal, And A Stark Intel Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trumps-putin-dilemma-frustration-hope-for-a-deal-and-a-stark-intel-warning/): As Trump prepares for his first meeting with Putin in six years, the White House hopes for a Ukraine breakthrough even as US intel warns the Kremlin’s aims remain unchanged
- [Calls for media to “verify” claims in Al Jazeera journalists’ killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/calls-for-media-to-verify-claims-in-al-jazeera-journalists-killing/): Al Jazeera’s Salah Negm urges journalists to investigate Israel’s claims on Gaza team killing before reporting
- [Is crime out of control in Washington, DC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/is-crime-out-of-control-in-washington-dc/): We contrast Trump’s claim DC is “overtaken by crime” with his statement 3 months earlier that crime there is down.
- ['Foundation Of...': After Asim Munir, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Invokes 2-Nation Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/foundation-of-after-asim-munir-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-invokes-2-nation-theory/): Shehbaz Sharif’s statement came after Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir last month highlighted the ‘two-nation theory’.
- [US Promises Counter-Terrorism Support To Pakistan, Agrees To Share Intelligence & Funds | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-promises-counter-terrorism-support-to-pakistan-agrees-to-share-intelligence-funds-exclusive/): The United States expressed its intent to create a peaceful economic corridor through Pakistan to Kabul, which could facilitate trade and enhance stability in the war-torn country
- [Van In UK’s Oxfordshire Displays JD Vance Meme During US VP’s Vacation | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/van-in-uks-oxfordshire-displays-jd-vance-meme-during-us-vps-vacation-watch/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/russia-restricts-calls-on-whatsapp-telegram-as-internet-control-tightens/): Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.
- [Smotrich says illegal West Bank settlement ‘buries’ Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/smotrich-says-illegal-west-bank-settlement-buries-palestinian-state/): The far-right minister said he will approve 3,000 new homes in the E1 area project, hailing it as ‘Zionism at its best’.
- [World News Live Updates: New Project In Cyprus Aims To Build Trust By Restoring Cemeteries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/world-news-live-updates-new-project-in-cyprus-aims-to-build-trust-by-restoring-cemeteries/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Trump Miffed With India Because...': Ex-Envoy Says US-Pakistan Bonhomie A 'Strategic Mistake'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-miffed-with-india-because-ex-envoy-says-us-pakistan-bonhomie-a-strategic-mistake/): Former Indian High Commissioner Vikas Swarup said the US relationship with Pakistan was tactical and short-term in nature and that India should not cave into Trump’s trade demands.
- [Inside East Ukraine Flashpoint: Putin’s Target, Zelenskyy’s Defiance, And Land Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/inside-east-ukraine-flashpoint-putins-target-zelenskyys-defiance-and-land-politics/): With Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin set to meet in Alaska, talk of a “land swap” has intensified. But Zelenskyy’s red line is clear: no withdrawal from Donbas
- [In Tit-For-Tat Move, China Sanctions Two European Union Banks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/in-tit-for-tat-move-china-sanctions-two-european-union-banks/): The move came as a direct response to the EU’s earlier decision to sanction two Chinese regional banks — Heihe Rural Commercial Bank and Suifenhe Rural Commercial Bank.
- [Iran Security Chief Visits Lebanon Amid Drive To Disarm Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/iran-security-chief-visits-lebanon-amid-drive-to-disarm-hezbollah/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Melania Trump Threatens Hunter Biden With $1 Billion Lawsuit Over 'Defamatory' Epstein Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/melania-trump-threatens-hunter-biden-with-1-billion-lawsuit-over-defamatory-epstein-allegations/): Trump’s team has consistently maintained the charges are part of a broader smear campaign against Melania, fuelled by her association with high-profile figures like her husband
- [US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-sanctions-brazil-health-officials-over-cubas-overseas-medical-missions/): Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba’s ‘coercive labour export’ of medical workers.
- [US Wishes Pakistan On Independence Day, Appreciates 'Engagement On Counterterrorism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-wishes-pakistan-on-independence-day-appreciates-engagement-on-counterterrorism/): Rubio’s wish came after an uptick in relations between the US and Pakistan, after Washington designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a foreign terrorist organisation.
- [Several Law Enforcement Officers Shot In Southern Virginia's Pittsylvania County](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/several-law-enforcement-officers-shot-in-southern-virginias-pittsylvania-county/): A police official said warrants were being served at a home when multiple law enforcement officials were reportedly shot.
- [More than 100 groups blast Israel’s ‘weaponisation of aid’ as Gaza starves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/more-than-100-groups-blast-israels-weaponisation-of-aid-as-gaza-starves/): Mass outcry from aid groups as Israel continues to block millions of dollars in aid supplies to starving Palestinians.
- [How New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for waste pickers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/how-new-delhis-garbage-mountains-become-heat-bombs-for-waste-pickers/): Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and ‘breathe poison’, activists say.
- [North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/north-korean-leaders-sister-says-south-korea-lying-about-thaw-in-ties/): Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.
- [Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/ukraine-eu-us-leaders-speak-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting-key-takeaways/): Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns ‘severe consequences’ unless Russia agrees to truce.
- [Saudi Arabia Turned A 'Blind Eye' To Ronaldo's Live-In Relationship. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/saudi-arabia-turned-a-blind-eye-to-ronaldos-live-in-relationship-heres-why/): Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to Georgina Rodriguez. Despite Saudi Arabia’s conservative norms. His status and Al-Nassr contract have led authorities to overlook their cohabitation.
- [Land For Peace: Will Ukraine Have To Surrender Its 'Fortress Belt' That Has Held Russia Back? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/land-for-peace-will-ukraine-have-to-surrender-its-fortress-belt-that-has-held-russia-back-4k/): Any agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin during their high stakes meeting in Alaska, could leave Ukraine in an impossible position. There has been speculation the two leaders could agree on a ‘land for peace’ deal which could see Ukraine being instructed to give up territory in exchange for an end to the fighting. […]
- [Indian-Origin US Doctor To Pay $2 Million Over Fraudulent Billing For Fake Surgeries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/indian-origin-us-doctor-to-pay-2-million-over-fraudulent-billing-for-fake-surgeries/): Dr Ajay Aggarwal, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine doctor, billed federally funded health care programmes without actually performing the surgical procedures.
- [New Mexico Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Española Over Rising Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/new-mexico-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-in-espanola-over-rising-crimes/): The emergency declaration unlocks up to $750,000 in emergency funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
- [Trump Seeks Long-Term Federal Control Of Washington DC Police Amid Protests: 'City Under Siege'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-seeks-long-term-federal-control-of-washington-dc-police-amid-protests-city-under-siege/): Trump earlier deployed National Guard troops to the capital and took control of its police force as he argued violent crime was out of control.
- [3 Killed, Over 60 Injured In Aerial Firing During Pakistan's Independence Day Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/3-killed-over-60-injured-in-aerial-firing-during-pakistans-independence-day-celebrations/): Three people were killed during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan’s Karachi due to “reckless” aerial firing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,267](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1267/): Here are the key events on day 1,267 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Anti-Government Protests Spark Violent Clashes Across Serbia; Dozens Injured | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/anti-government-protests-spark-violent-clashes-across-serbia-dozens-injured-watch/): The first reports of violence emerged in the northwestern town of Vrbas on August 13.
- ["Long Term Extension" Trump Floats Taking Over Washington DC Police For More Than A Month | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/long-term-extension-trump-floats-taking-over-washington-dc-police-for-more-than-a-month-us-news/): President Trump plans to extend the federalization of police in DC beyond the initially set 30 days. Trump’s federalization of police has a 30-day limit unless Congress acts to extend it. Trump said his administration is going to push for a “long-term extension” of the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in a crime bill […]
- ['Message Delivered': Russia Clamps Down On WhatsApp, Telegram Over Data Sharing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/message-delivered-russia-clamps-down-on-whatsapp-telegram-over-data-sharing/): The Russian government has justified the new measures by accusing the platforms of failing to cooperate with law enforcement
- [Texas School Bus Crash Leaves Multiple Children Injured, 2 Airlifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/texas-school-bus-crash-leaves-multiple-children-injured-2-airlifted/): The vehicle was transporting 42 students and one adult from Bagdad Elementary School.
- [Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/former-peruvian-president-imprisoned-over-corruption-allegations/): Martin Vizcarra will become the fifth Peruvian ex-president jailed in recent years amid period of political turbulence.
- [Federal Judge Expresses Scepticism Over DoJ’s Lawsuit Against Maryland Bench](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/federal-judge-expresses-scepticism-over-dojs-lawsuit-against-maryland-bench/): The lawsuit, filed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) in late June, has sparked widespread legal and political concern.
- [UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/uefa-unfurls-gaza-related-plea-banner-after-palestinian-tribute-fallout/): ‘Stop killing children, civilians’ banners at match after tribute criticism over Palestinian player killed by Israel.
- [PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/psg-beat-tottenham-on-penalties-to-claim-uefa-super-cup/): Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football’s season opener to penalties in Italy.
- [Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/rising-seas-could-put-easter-islands-iconic-statues-at-risk-by-2080-study/): Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.
- [British Government Expands Facial Recognition Van Network Across England, Wales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/british-government-expands-facial-recognition-van-network-across-england-wales/): The move comes under the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, a broad public safety effort aimed at making communities across England and Wales safer.
- [Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/brazil-plans-aid-packages-for-businesses-impacted-by-trump-tariffs/): The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
- [US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/us-appeals-court-lifts-injunction-on-trump-effort-to-slash-foreign-aid/): Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.
- [They're Good At It: Trump Reacts To Alleged Role Of Russia In US Court Hack | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/theyre-good-at-it-trump-reacts-to-alleged-role-of-russia-in-us-court-hack-watch/): His remarks come ahead of the high-stakes US-Russia summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15.
- [What’s at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/whats-at-stake-at-the-alaska-summit-for-all-sides/): Ukraine and European allies are anxious about upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. 
- [Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank by Israeli settler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/palestinian-man-killed-in-occupied-west-bank-by-israeli-settler/): A Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank has been shot dead by an Israeli settler during a land-leveling operation.
- [US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/us-car-sales-slow-after-tariff-driven-buying-surge-ends/): Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.
- [Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/protests-vigils-held-worldwide-over-israels-killing-of-gaza-journalists/): From South Africa’s Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.
- [New Zealand Parliament ejects lawmaker over Israeli sanctions standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/new-zealand-parliament-ejects-lawmaker-over-israeli-sanctions-standoff/): New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick was suspended from parliament amid debate over a bill sanctioning Israel.
- [Protests over Israeli murder of Al Jazeera journalists spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/protests-over-israeli-murder-of-al-jazeera-journalists-spread/): Journalists from Mexico City to Manila are protesting the Israeli assassination of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
- [President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/president-dina-boluarte-signs-into-law-perus-amnesty-bill-despite-outcry/): The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
- ["If Russia Doesn't Agree..." Trump Warns Of 'Consequences' If Putin Doesn't End Ukraine War | Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/if-russia-doesnt-agree-trump-warns-of-consequences-if-putin-doesnt-end-ukraine-war-alaska/): Donald Trump warned of “very severe consequences” if Putin doesn’t agree to end the war with Ukraine after Friday’s summit in Alaska. The president added he has had “good conversations” with Putin, but then went home and saw that “a rocket hit a nursing home or a rocket hit an apartment building and people are […]
- [Who Is Aravind Srinivas? Meet Perplexity CEO Behind $34.5 Billion Bid For Google Chrome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/who-is-aravind-srinivas-meet-perplexity-ceo-behind-34-5-billion-bid-for-google-chrome/): He co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022 alongside Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski.
- [Top Israeli Defense Brass Accuse Katz of "Politicizing Army", Ben Gvir Eyes IDF Chief's Sacking | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/top-israeli-defense-brass-accuse-katz-of-politicizing-army-ben-gvir-eyes-idf-chiefs-sacking-4k/): The Israeli military chief, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has approved the operational framework for a new Gaza offensive following the Israeli security cabinet’s decision to seize Gaza City. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for an assault, although Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has not set a specific timetable for entering Gaza City, where thousands […]
- [Indian-American Trump Appointee Harmeet Dhillon Escapes Attempted Mugging Near White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/indian-american-trump-appointee-harmeet-dhillon-escapes-attempted-mugging-near-white-house/): Harmeet Kaur Dhillon currently holds the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the US Department of Justice.
- [Trump Wants Zelensky In Second Meeting With Putin After Alaska, Warns Russia Of "Consequences" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-wants-zelensky-in-second-meeting-with-putin-after-alaska-warns-russia-of-consequences-4k/): US President Donald Trump said Wednesday (August 13) he would seek a three-way meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, immediately after his Alaska summit with the Russian leader aimed at ending the three-year war in Ukraine.Trump spoke after what he described as a “very good” call with European leaders, including Zelensky — even as […]
- [Trump Eyes Trilateral Summit With Zelenskyy, Putin If Alaska Meeting Succeeds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-eyes-trilateral-summit-with-zelenskyy-putin-if-alaska-meeting-succeeds/): Scheduled to take place in Anchorage, the summit will primarily focus on efforts to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- [Chinese fighter jet intercepts Philippine aircraft carrying journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/chinese-fighter-jet-intercepts-philippine-aircraft-carrying-journalists/): A Chinese fighter jet demanded a Philippine aircraft leave the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
- [Trump nominee to lead labour statistics agency faces wave of criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-nominee-to-lead-labour-statistics-agency-faces-wave-of-criticism/): Economists worry that EJ Antoni’s nomination is largely political in nature for a historically non-partisan role.
- [Donald Trump names Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/donald-trump-names-kiss-sylvester-stallone-as-kennedy-center-honors-picks/): The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.
- [Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-touts-second-trilateral-meeting-before-putin-summit-zelenskyy-pushes/): The jockeying follows a virtual meeting between European leaders and the US and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday.
- [Syria, Turkey Slam Israeli Airstrikes As Sharaa Eyes Russian Patrols, US Brokers Aid Corridor | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/syria-turkey-slam-israeli-airstrikes-as-sharaa-eyes-russian-patrols-us-brokers-aid-corridor-4k/): The Ahmed al-Sharaa-led Syrian government is pushing for the return of Russian patrols in southern Syria to curb Israeli military actions. Israel is reportedly expanding operations under the guise of a buffer zone and protecting the Druze. Syrian diplomat al-Shibani emphasized Moscow’s potential role in managing Syria-Israel relations, seeking to restore Russian military police in […]
- [US 'Secretly' Installs Trackers In China AI Chip Shipments To Prevent Diversion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/us-secretly-installs-trackers-in-china-ai-chip-shipments-to-prevent-diversion-report/): These shipments may include chips from top US firms like Nvidia and AMD, installed in servers made by companies such as Dell and Super Micro
- [Israeli Military Approves New Gaza Offensive Plan Amid Growing International Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israeli-military-approves-new-gaza-offensive-plan-amid-growing-international-criticism/): Netanyahu’s government has yet to announce a clear timeline for the next phase of the ground offensive
- [We Are Aware Of Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's Alleged Threats To India, Says US State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/we-are-aware-of-pak-army-chief-asim-munirs-alleged-threats-to-india-says-us-state-department/): CNN-News18 Exclusive: US State Department Says ‘We Are Aware Of Pak Army Chief Asim Munir’s Alleged Threats To India’ n18oc_world ‘News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia Accuses EU of “Sabotaging” Putin-Trump Summit, Zelensky Warns of Russian "Deception" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/russia-accuses-eu-of-sabotaging-putin-trump-summit-zelensky-warns-of-russian-deception-4k/): Russia branded as “insignificant” European diplomatic consultations with Ukraine on Wednesday ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.”We consider the consultations sought by the Europeans to be politically and practically insignificant,” Russian foreign ministry deputy spokesman Alexey Fadeev said in a briefing.”The Europeans verbally support […]
- [Trump Tariffs To Have Limited Impact On India’s Growth, FY26 Forecast At 6.5%: S&P](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-tariffs-to-have-limited-impact-on-indias-growth-fy26-forecast-at-6-5-sp/): S&P says India’s GDP likely to grow 6.5% in FY26 despite 50% US duty on Russian oil-linked imports.
- [What’s next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/whats-next-for-oil-as-opec-and-trump-shake-the-market/): OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump’s tariffs target Russian crude buyers.
- [At least 20 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/at-least-20-refugees-and-migrants-die-in-shipwreck-off-italys-lampedusa/): There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.
- [What is the future of journalism in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/what-is-the-future-of-journalism-in-gaza/): Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.
- [Israeli army expels Bedouin community in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israeli-army-expels-bedouin-community-in-west-bank/): Israeli forces forced the Bedouin residents of Ein Ayoub to leave after declaring their village a ‘closed military zone’
- [The Privacy Paradox](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/the-privacy-paradox/): We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing.
- ['No Talks On Ukraine's Territory Without Our Will': Zelenskyy On Trump-Putin Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/no-talks-on-ukraines-territory-without-our-will-zelenskyy-on-trump-putin-summit/): Zelenskyy insists Ukraine’s territorial integrity must reflect its people’s will before the US-Russia summit in Alaska
- ['Aware Of Asim Munir’s Nuclear Remark Reports, But Ask Pakistan': US State Dept | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/aware-of-asim-munirs-nuclear-remark-reports-but-ask-pakistan-us-state-dept-exclusive/): The comments of the US State Department to CNN-News18 show the country is refusing to take onus on the matter
- [‘Relying On Fired Losers’: Trump Slams ‘Very Unfair’ Media Coverage Ahead Of Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/relying-on-fired-losers-trump-slams-very-unfair-media-coverage-ahead-of-putin-meet/): Trump criticised the media’s coverage of his meeting with Putin in Alaska, called ex-NSA Bolton a “fired loser.”
- [China Says It 'Drove Away' US Warship Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal In South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/china-says-it-drove-away-us-warship-near-disputed-scarborough-shoal-in-south-china-sea/): According to China’s Southern Theatre Command, the USS Higgins entered the waters “without approval of the Chinese government”
- [Trump is “waging a war on Democratic-run cities”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/trump-is-waging-a-war-on-democratic-run-cities/): “He does not like the fact that the mayor of [Washington,] DC is a Democrat and that the city is largely Democratic.”
- [Israeli Gaza attacks kill 123 in 24 hours as three children die of hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/israeli-gaza-attacks-kill-123-in-24-hours-as-three-children-die-of-hunger/): The head of UNRWA has condemned Israel’s ‘war on children’.
- [Dozens injured in Serbia as clashes erupt at antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/dozens-injured-in-serbia-as-clashes-erupt-at-antigovernment-protests/): Images from the scene show government supporters throwing flares at the protesters who hurl back various objects.
- [Iran's Larijani in Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Disarmament Row, Beirut Slams Tehran’s ‘Interference’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/irans-larijani-in-lebanon-amid-hezbollah-disarmament-row-beirut-slams-tehrans-interference-4k/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Iran’s visiting security chief on Wednesday (August 13) that he rejected any interference in the country’s internal affairs, branding as “unconstructive” Iran’s statements on plans to disarm Hezbollah.Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chief Ali Larijani’s visit comes after the Lebanese government ordered the army to devise plans by the end […]
- [Palestinian man killed in West Bank by Israeli soldier backing up settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/palestinian-man-killed-in-west-bank-by-israeli-soldier-backing-up-settlers/): The occupied West Bank town’s mayor says Thamin Khalil Reda Dawabsheh killed as Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians.
- [Canada to Launch New Express Entry Categories for Skilled Workers in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/canada-to-launch-new-express-entry-categories-for-skilled-workers-in-2026/): The changes could benefit Indian professionals with experience in leadership roles, especially in IT, finance, and engineering
- [Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/13/turkiye-slams-israel-kurdish-led-sdf-for-destabilising-a-recovering-syria/): Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding.
- [Trump faces “serious risks” with Putin’s “maximalist demands”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-faces-serious-risks-with-putins-maximalist-demands/): David Salvo, of the Alliance for Securing Democracy, warns of Putin’s push to sway Trump on Ukraine.
- [Photos: Putin’s 25-year legacy with US presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/photos-putins-25-year-legacy-with-us-presidents/): A visual journey through Putin’s interactions with five US presidents spanning a quarter-century of diplomacy.
- [Gaza is no anomaly: Hunger and hoarding are the West’s oldest weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/gaza-is-no-anomaly-hunger-and-hoarding-are-the-wests-oldest-weapons/): Across continents and centuries, Western domination has always been achieved by feeding the few and starving the many.
- [Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/blackwater-founder-erik-prince-to-send-forces-to-haiti-to-fight-gangs/): Vectus Global, a security company led by Erik Prince, has a contract to battle Haiti’s gangs and restore tax collection.
- [Sewage floods Gaza’s Nasser Hospital after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/sewage-floods-gazas-nasser-hospital-after-israeli-strike/): Sewage water has flooded Gaza’s Nasser Hospital after an Israeli strike damaged nearby infrastructure.
- [“Putin Ready To…” Trump’s Big Revelation Ahead of High-Stakes Alaska Summit | Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/putin-ready-to-trumps-big-revelation-ahead-of-high-stakes-alaska-summit-russia-ukraine-war/): Ahead of his meeting with the Russian president in Alaska, the US president revealed what he expects from Vladimir PutinDonald Trump also outlined plans for a four-way meeting between US, Russian, Ukrainian and European leaders n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Just A Decade Ago This Man Found Out He's Jeff Bezos' Biological Dad: 'I Changed His Diapers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/just-a-decade-ago-this-man-found-out-hes-jeff-bezos-biological-dad-i-changed-his-diapers/): For Ted, remarriage of Jacklyn Bezos severed the connection, leaving him unaware that the child he once cared for had transformed into a global icon.
- [Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Live Updates: Russian State Jet Lands In Anchorage, Putin To Arrive Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-alaska-summit-live-updates-russian-state-jet-lands-in-anchorage-putin-to-arrive-soon/): Alaska Summit, US President Donald Trump And Russian President Vladimir Putin Meeting Live Updates: The high-risk meeting can mark a decisive change in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [What To Expect From Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Goals, Stakes, And Possible Outcomes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/what-to-expect-from-trump-putin-alaska-summit-goals-stakes-and-possible-outcomes/): Talks between Trump and Putin will test if a “feel-out” meeting can pave the way for peace in Ukraine. With Kyiv absent and Moscow eyeing recognition, here’s what’s on the table
- [Trump And Putin Could Shape Political Map Of Ukraine, Europe Without Its Leaders At The Table | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-and-putin-could-shape-political-map-of-ukraine-europe-without-its-leaders-at-the-table-4k/): When Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet at the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska, it will be their first face-to-face encounter since Osaka, 2019. On paper, the White House is calling it a “listening exercise” to discuss ending the Ukraine war. But there is growing concern that two global heavyweights, neither of them European, […]
- [South Korea President Vows To Build 'Military Trust' With North After Kim’s Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/south-korea-president-vows-to-build-military-trust-with-north-after-kims-snub/): The South Korean president vowed on Aug. 15 to “respect” North Korea’s political system and build “military trust”,Lee Jae Myung added that the South “will not pursue any form of unification by absorption” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What’s on the agenda and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-alaska-summit-whats-on-the-agenda-and-whats-at-stake/): The highly anticipated summit could see the beginnings of a peace deal but will likely not end the war, experts say.
- [Gaza health workers forced to work in “starvation conditions”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/gaza-health-workers-forced-to-work-in-starvation-conditions/): “As a healthcare worker, you go to work not sure if you’re ever going to come back to your family.”
- [Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s trial delayed over health concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lais-trial-delayed-over-health-concerns/): The 77-year-old founder of the Apple Daily newspaper is charged with foreign collusion over 2019 protests.
- [“Go Home Putin”... Protesters Hit The Streets of Alaska Hours Before Trump-Putin Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/go-home-putin-protesters-hit-the-streets-of-alaska-hours-before-trump-putin-summit/): Protesters took to the streets of Anchorage in the US state of Alaska on Aug. 14 The demonstrators rallied against the upcoming summit between the US president and his Russian counterpart on Aug. 15 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Khalistani 'Goons' Create Ruckus In Australia, Disrupt Indian Independence Day Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/khalistani-goons-create-ruckus-in-australia-disrupt-indian-independence-day-celebrations/): Indians had gathered at the Consul General in Melbourne, when some pro-Khalistani separatists created a ruckus and disrupted proceedings.
- [Jeff Bezos's Mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, Dies At 78. Amazon Founder Pays Heartfelt Tribute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/jeff-bezoss-mother-jacklyn-gise-bezos-dies-at-78-amazon-founder-pays-heartfelt-tribute/): Jacklyn Gise Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, passed away at 78 in her Miami home after battling Lewy body dementia. Jeff Bezos paid tribute to her on social media.
- [South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/south-korea-to-restore-pact-halting-military-activity-on-north-korea-border/): South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung said he will restore a military agreement to rebuild trust with North Korea.
- [‘No more food’: In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/no-more-food-in-northern-nigeria-us-funding-cuts-bite-for-aid-groups/): Organisations like the World Food Programme are scaling back aid or completely halting operations.
- [‘Colonial Narrative’: BLA Denounces US Terrorist Designation, Vows To Continue Fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/colonial-narrative-bla-denounces-us-terrorist-designation-vows-to-continue-fight/): In a statement issued on Friday, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said the organisation had anticipated such a move and received it without any surprise or sense of added pressure.
- [Secret Service Flies In Troops, Vehicles For Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/secret-service-flies-in-troops-vehicles-for-trump-putin-summit-in-alaska-report/): Anchorage’s shortage of hotel rooms and rental cars has forced the agency to fly in SUVs from the lower 48 states, Bloomberg said.
- [Trump Brings Putin Back At Top Table Of International Diplomacy, Will It Bring Peace To Ukraine? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-brings-putin-back-at-top-table-of-international-diplomacy-will-it-bring-peace-to-ukraine-4k/): US and Russian officials converge in Alaska ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The pair will meet for the first time in six years, as Trump tries to enact a key campaign pledge to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump, who has portrayed himself as a global peacemaker, […]
- [Australia finds record meth, cocaine, heroin use in wastewater analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/australia-finds-record-meth-cocaine-heroin-use-in-wastewater-analysis/): Australians consumed drugs with a street value of about $7.5bn, representing a 34 percent rise in annual consumption.
- [Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/malis-military-arrests-generals-suspected-french-agent-in-overthrow-plot/): Malian minister says situation under control after plot foiled to ‘destabilising the institutions of the republic’.
- [As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/as-trump-splits-from-india-is-the-us-abandoning-its-pivot-to-asia/): US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump’s moves. But it won’t be easy.
- [Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-promises-to-save-jailed-hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai/): Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China’s Communist Party.
- [Pools, PlayStation & Cinema Hall: This Luxurious 24-Hr Spa Session Is For Just Rs 3,000! It's In...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/pools-playstation-cinema-hall-this-luxurious-24-hr-spa-session-is-for-just-rs-3000-its-in/): China’s 24 Hours Spa in Chengdu offers luxury at $35/day. A travel vlogger praised its pools, gaming rooms, and cinemas.
- [Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/why-did-russia-sell-alaska-to-the-united-states/): For Trump-Putin summit about possible land swaps, Alaska is an appropriate venue, 158 years after it exchanged hands.
- [China navy power on show in Pacific, signals ability to ‘contest’ US access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/china-navy-power-on-show-in-pacific-signals-ability-to-contest-us-access/): Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.
- ['Unpredictable' Alaska Summit: Only Trump, Putin And Their Translators Meet Behind Closed Doors | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/unpredictable-alaska-summit-only-trump-putin-and-their-translators-meet-behind-closed-doors-4k/): When Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin last met in Helsinki in 2018, the idea was to discuss a collapse in US-Russia relations, accusations of elections interference, and the grinding war in east Ukraine, among other topics. By the time he came out of the room, Trump looked enamoured by Putin. Asked at a press conference […]
- ['Russia Ready To Make Peace': Trump Hints At Second Round Of Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/russia-ready-to-make-peace-trump-hints-at-second-round-of-talks-with-putin-zelenskyy/): The Alaska summit will mark one of Trump’s most high-profile diplomatic engagements since returning to office, with both US allies and global observers closely watching
- [US Extends Wishes To India On Independence Day, Underscores Historic Ties, Shared Goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/us-extends-wishes-to-india-on-independence-day-underscores-historic-ties-shared-goals/): Relations between India and the United States have been strained recently due to Donald Trump’s insistence that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1268/): Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['6-7 Planes Came Down': Trump Takes Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/6-7-planes-came-down-trump-takes-credit-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire-again/): Trump has repeatedly taken credit for brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, despite India maintaining that no third country was involved in the talks.
- [US government in talks to take stake in Intel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-government-in-talks-to-take-stake-in-intel-report/): Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
- [Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Here’s what it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/air-canada-has-cancelled-flights-as-a-strike-looms-heres-what-it-means/): A possible strike by flight attendants has resulted in a scheduled lockout that may affect 130,000 passengers each day.
- [Serbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/serbian-antigovernment-protests-escalate-in-third-night-of-clashes/): Protests started last year after deadly collapse of rail station roof, with President Vucic accused of corruption.
- [‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/going-to-be-good-for-90-years-trump-defends-record-on-social-security/): To mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to ‘defend’ the programme, despite criticisms.
- [Trump: Putin ‘won’t mess around with me’ at Alaska summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-putin-wont-mess-around-with-me-at-alaska-summit/): Trump says the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin could “set the table” for direct talks with Ukraine.
- [Family of Gaza football legend Suleiman al-Obeid mourn his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/family-of-gaza-football-legend-suleiman-al-obeid-mourn-his-death/): The family of Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obaid mourn his loss after he was killed at a Gaza aid centre.
- [California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/california-governor-boosts-redistricting-effort-in-growing-feud-with-trump/): Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to ‘punch back’.
- [Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/sexual-violence-surged-amid-war-in-drcs-north-kivu-last-year-un/): A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.
- [What’s driving Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/whats-driving-sudans-worst-cholera-outbreak-in-years/): Thousands at risk as foreign aid cuts hit humanitarian efforts.
- [US Supreme Court declines to pause new Mississippi social media law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-supreme-court-declines-to-pause-new-mississippi-social-media-law/): The challenge brought on by the trade group alleges that the age verification law is a violation of free speech
- [Smotrich announces Israeli plan to split occupied West Bank in half](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/smotrich-announces-israeli-plan-to-split-occupied-west-bank-in-half/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to effectively split the occupied West Bank in half.
- [Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere efforts’ to end war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/putin-praises-trumps-sincere-efforts-to-end-war-on-ukraine/): Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Donald Trump’s “sincere efforts” to end the war on Ukraine.
- [Lawyers in Brazil submit final statement for Bolsonaro in coup trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/lawyers-in-brazil-submit-final-statement-for-bolsonaro-in-coup-trial/): Former president denies involvement in alleged effort to overturn his loss in the 2022 election.
- [Putin Dangles Nuke Arms Control Deal, Europe Hopes Trump "Won’t Be Fooled” In Alaska | Ukraine | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/putin-dangles-nuke-arms-control-deal-europe-hopes-trump-wont-be-fooled-in-alaska-ukraine-4k/): President Donald Trump said his meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a “big meeting” and is “going to be a good meeting,” but that “the more important meeting is the second meeting we’re having” with Putin and Zelenskyy.In comments to reporters in the Oval Office, the president suggested he may even […]
- [US Priest Accused Of Having Sex With Teen Stripper, Paying Nearly $400,000 In Hush Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/us-priest-accused-of-having-sex-with-teen-stripper-paying-nearly-400000-in-hush-money/): Jones said the relationship began in 2009 when she was 17 years old and working at a strip club Sullivan regularly visited
- [Trump administration sanctions two Mexican drug cartels, announces bounties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-administration-sanctions-two-mexican-drug-cartels-announces-bounties/): As part of its crackdown on gangs, the US Justice Department has offered $26m in rewards for Carteles Unidos leaders.
- [Dozens feared dead in Kashmir flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/dozens-feared-dead-in-kashmir-flash-floods/): At least 32 people have died and over 50 are missing after flash floods in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- [Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/spain-suffers-third-wildfire-death-as-thousands-remain-displaced-in-europe/): Firefighter in Spain dies from severe burns, as EU assistance sent to Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania.
- [Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in southern Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/ukrainian-drone-hits-apartment-building-in-southern-russia/): New video shows the moment a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
- [Aerial footage shows devastating scale of Gaza destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/aerial-footage-shows-devastating-scale-of-gaza-destruction/): Gaza’s cities, towns and villages have been almost totally destroyed by Israel’s war on the Strip.
- [Why countries back Palestinian statehood but arm Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/why-countries-back-palestinian-statehood-but-arm-israel/): Australia joins nations pledging to recognize Palestine, a move critics call symbolic as arms still flow to Israel.
- [Trump says he thinks Putin will ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-says-he-thinks-putin-will-make-a-deal-on-ukraine/): Words come on the eve of the US and Russian leaders’ closely watched Alaska summit.
- [The conscience of humanity is being tested in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/the-conscience-of-humanity-is-being-tested-in-gaza/): Turkiye’s president says Gaza’s fate will define the future of humanity and urges the world to act now.
- [Russia Opens Kamchatka Drone Command Hub, Adds New Su-34s to Boost Arctic and Pacific Power | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/russia-opens-kamchatka-drone-command-hub-adds-new-su-34s-to-boost-arctic-and-pacific-power-4k/): Russia has launched a new Unmanned Aviation Control Center in Kamchatka to enhance surveillance over the Arctic and Pacific, significantly improving its strike capabilities. The center will manage UAVs, including Forpost and Inokhodets drones, to secure key assets like the Northern Sea Route and nuclear sub bases. Meanwhile, Russia’s Aerospace Forces received new Su-34 fighter-bombers […]
- [Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as cabin crew strike looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/air-canada-plans-to-cancel-500-flights-by-friday-as-cabin-crew-strike-looms/): Attendants union says there is still time to reach an agreement, as airline warns 100,000 passengers affected by Friday.
- [Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/blast-in-syrias-northwestern-idlib-province-kills-four-state-media/): Government says blast happened in ‘depot for war remnants’; monitoring group says base used by ‘non-Syrian fighters’.
- [Will Trump-Putin Talks Break Ukraine Deadlock? Hope And Caution Ahead Of Alaska Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/will-trump-putin-talks-break-ukraine-deadlock-hope-and-caution-ahead-of-alaska-meet/): Ukraine and its European allies fear a one-on-one meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the fate of the conflict could be a recipe for disaster.
- [Two Days After India Visit, China's Wang Yi To Attend Trilateral Conference With Afghanistan, Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/two-days-after-india-visit-chinas-wang-yi-to-attend-trilateral-conference-with-afghanistan-pakistan/): The conference was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan but had to be cancelled after the Afghan foreign minister did not receive clearance to travel to Islamabad
- ["Putin Wants to Get it Done, 25% Chance Of...” Trump Braces For "Chess Game" Summit In Alaska | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/putin-wants-to-get-it-done-25-chance-of-trump-braces-for-chess-game-summit-in-alaska-4k/): US President Donald Trump estimated that there was a one in four chance of his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday (August 15) ending in failure.”This meeting sets up the second meeting, but there is a 25 percent chance that this meeting will not be a successful meeting,” Trump told Fox […]
- ['Disproportionately Concentrated': Pakistan's Post-War Credit, Awards 'Monopolised' By Asim Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/disproportionately-concentrated-pakistans-post-war-credit-awards-monopolised-by-asim-munir-exclusive/): This is in sharp contrast to India’s treatment of its military in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Centre’s gallantry awards only recognise combatants from operations
- [LA28 to be first Olympic Games to sell naming rights for venues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/la28-to-be-first-olympic-games-to-sell-naming-rights-for-venues/): The organising committee for the Los Angeles Olympics says some partner deals are already in place for the 2028 Games.
- [The day Israeli settlers lynched two young men in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/the-day-israeli-settlers-lynched-two-young-men-in-the-west-bank/): Placeholder
- [Trump Vows To ‘Get Ukraine War Stopped’ Ahead Of Meeting With Putin In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-vows-to-get-ukraine-war-stopped-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin-in-alaska/): US President Trump will meet Russian President Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The summit will be held at a military base.
- [Pakistan Unveils Missile Command After Operation Sindoor, India Warns "Next War May Come Soon" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/pakistan-unveils-missile-command-after-operation-sindoor-india-warns-next-war-may-come-soon-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [New York University Video Featuring Grads With Tech Jobs Trolled: 'All These Immigrants...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/new-york-university-video-featuring-grads-with-tech-jobs-trolled-all-these-immigrants/): Comments on Instagram were filled with hateful remarks attacking the students’ accents, ethnic backgrounds, and immigration status
- [At least 37 killed after torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/at-least-37-killed-after-torrential-rains-trigger-flash-floods-in-kashmir/): Torrential rain struck Chisoti, a town in Kishtwar district in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday morning.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 23 people as four more die from malnutrition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-23-people-as-four-more-die-from-malnutrition/): Several aid seekers killed in southern Gaza and several others killed in attacks on Gaza City, medical sources say.
- [Japan Mulls Bayraktar, Heron-2 Mass Deployment Vs China Amid Tensions Over Taiwan, Philippines | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/japan-mulls-bayraktar-heron-2-mass-deployment-vs-china-amid-tensions-over-taiwan-philippines-4k/): Amid threats from China and volatile security situation in the Indo-Pacific, Japan has decided to bolster its air power. Tokyo’s defence ministry is seeking over 100 billion yen ($670 million) for the fiscal 2026 initial budget for mass deployment of defence drones. The Ministry could submit a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, which […]
- [Zelensky Meets Starmer Ahead Of Trump-Putin Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/zelensky-meets-starmer-ahead-of-trump-putin-summit/): On Aug. 14 in London, UK PM Keir Starmer warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Zelensky, signaling strong support ahead of the US-Russia Alaska summit excluding Kyiv. The meeting comes amid intensified Russian offensives and fears that Trump-Putin talks could lead to painful territorial concessions for Ukraine. n18oc_crux
- [Gaza is the most dangerous place on Earth for journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/gaza-is-the-most-dangerous-place-on-earth-for-journalists/): Israeli forces have killed over 270 journalists since October 2023. Gaza is the deadliest place for media workers.
- [Former world snooker champion Dott to face trial on sex abuse charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/former-world-snooker-champion-dott-to-face-trial-on-sex-abuse-charges/): Snooker’s former world champion Graeme Dott faces two charges of sexual abuse against a boy and a girl.
- [Germany Approves Submarine for Israel; Iran Mocks Bibi "Help" Amid UK Nuclear Sanction Threat | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/germany-approves-submarine-for-israel-iran-mocks-bibi-help-amid-uk-nuclear-sanction-threat-4k/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian mocked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s offer to help with Iran’s water crisis, questioning its sincerity. He pointed out Israel’s denial of water and food access to Palestinians, calling the offer a “mirage.” Pezeshkian criticized those who pretend to care for Iranians’ welfare, labeling them deceptive. Netanyahu had pledged Israel’s support for […]
- [Trump Trolled: Newsom Slams Trump, Vows To Retake Congress In Redistricting War | US News| N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/trump-trolled-newsom-slams-trump-vows-to-retake-congress-in-redistricting-war-us-news-n18g/): California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly slammed former President Donald Trump, declaring a bold mission to reclaim Congress amid the ongoing redistricting battles. Newsom accuses Trump and his allies of manipulating electoral maps to suppress Democratic voters and secure Republican dominance. This high-stakes redistricting war is shaping up to be a defining battleground for control […]
- [Will Evo Morales sink the left’s hopes in Bolivia’s presidential race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/will-evo-morales-sink-the-lefts-hopes-in-bolivias-presidential-race/): Ex-President Morales is credited with lifting millions out of poverty. But his political ambitions divide the left.
- [Does anyone in Israel support the plan to escalate its offensive in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/does-anyone-in-israel-support-the-plan-to-escalate-its-offensive-in-gaza/): Opposition has come from many sectors, including the security establishment.
- [Murder of journalists in Gaza step “to silence” Palestinian voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/murder-of-journalists-in-gaza-step-to-silence-palestinian-voices/): Oren Ziv explains why some Israelis protested the murder of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza while others celebrated.
- [Houthis Target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with Hypersonic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/houthis-target-israels-ben-gurion-airport-with-hypersonic-missile/): On August 14, Israel’s military intercepted a missile fired from Yemen. Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, saying they launched a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree described it as a special operation, declaring the attack achieved its intended objective successfully. n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan News: Karachi Independence Day Marred By Gunfire & Casualties | Aerial Firing Kills 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/pakistan-news-karachi-independence-day-marred-by-gunfire-casualties-aerial-firing-kills-3/): What began as a night of celebration quickly turned into a city-wide tragedy in Karachi, as reckless aerial firing during Independence Day festivities claimed at least three lives, including a child, and left over 60 people injured. Gunshots echoed through neighborhoods from Liaquatabad to Surjani Town, turning patriotic cheers into cries of panic and mourning. […]
- [Israel’s Smotrich Declares Plan To ‘Bury Palestine’, Says Netanyahu ‘Backs Revolution’ | Gaza | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/israels-smotrich-declares-plan-to-bury-palestine-says-netanyahu-backs-revolution-gaza-4k/): Israel’s far-right finance minister on Aug. 14 announced that the Israeli PM supports his plan to build over 3,000 housing units in the West Bank, as per Israeli mediaThese units will likely be built in the highly contentious E1 settlement project between the Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim areas of the “occupied” territory n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Spain Seeks Firefighting Planes To Tackle Raging Wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/spain-seeks-firefighting-planes-to-tackle-raging-wildfires/): Spanish firefighters fought Leon wildfires on August 13 as Spain sought European aid. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska requested two Canadair planes. Over 5,000 evacuated in Castile and Leon. A volunteer firefighter died, several hospitalized. Weather agency AEMET warned that nearly all regions faced extreme or very high fire risk. n18oc_crux
- [Cash On 'Delivery': This Country Is Paying Couples To Have Children; The Amount Will Blow Your Mind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/cash-on-delivery-this-country-is-paying-couples-to-have-children-the-amount-will-blow-your-mind/): The proposal, expected to secure cabinet approval soon, will extend the subsidy across multiple stages of IVF treatment, from the first attempt through the sixth
- [Putin Plays To Trump’s Nobel Hopes Ahead Of Alaska Trip: 'US Efforts To End Conflict Sincere'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/putin-plays-to-trumps-nobel-hopes-ahead-of-alaska-trip-us-efforts-to-end-conflict-sincere/): Putin will meet Trump in Alaska on August 15 before the New START treaty expires in 2026.
- [Russian Lawmakers Arrive in Pyongyang for High-Stakes Two-Day Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/russian-lawmakers-arrive-in-pyongyang-for-high-stakes-two-day-visit/): A Russian parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit, invited by North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly. The program, running until August 15, includes official meetings and ceremonies for Korea’s 80th National Liberation Day, amid reports of North Korea supplying troops and weapons to Russia’s war effort. n18oc_crux
- [Myanmar rebels accused of atrocities against Rohingya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/myanmar-rebels-accused-of-atrocities-against-rohingya/): Rights groups and survivors are accusing Myanmar’s Arakan Army rebel group of mass killings and torture of Rohingya.
- [Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/liverpool-vs-bournemouth-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Defending champions Liverpool entertain Bournemouth in the first game of the new Premier League season at Anfield.
- [Liverpool man accused of ramming car into football parade faces new charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/liverpool-man-accused-of-ramming-car-into-football-parade-faces-new-charges/): Paul Doyle allegedly drove his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win in May.
- [’20-Min Showdown…’ China Fighter Jet ‘Surrounds’ Philippines Plane, ‘Drives Away’ US Warships | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/20-min-showdown-china-fighter-jet-surrounds-philippines-plane-drives-away-us-warships-4k/): A Chinese jet fighter on Aug. 13 “intercepted” a Philippine aircraft over the South China Sea, said the Manila government The Philippine plane carrying journalists was on a patrol flight over the disputed Scarborough Shoal when the incident occurredThe 20-minute encounter came days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to […]
- [Protests in Rawalakot, PoK: Protesters Raise Slogans Against Pakistan Army | Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/protests-in-rawalakot-pok-protesters-raise-slogans-against-pakistan-army-pakistan-news-news18/): | Protests in Rawalakot, PoK: Protesters raise slogans against Pakistan Army n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Spain On Fire: Heatwave Turns Nation Into A Furnace | Scorching Heat Triggers Wildfires Across Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/spain-on-fire-heatwave-turns-nation-into-a-furnace-scorching-heat-triggers-wildfires-across-spain/): Spain is in crisis as an unrelenting heatwave has turned vast regions of the country into blazing fire zones. With temperatures soaring above 45°C, the country is battling devastating wildfires that have already scorched thousands of acres of land, destroyed homes, and forced mass evacuations. From Catalonia to Andalusia, emergency services are stretched thin, fighting […]
- [Why has the US issued a ‘terrorism’ travel alert for Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/why-has-the-us-issued-a-terrorism-travel-alert-for-mexico/): This new alert comes after months of intense pressure from US President Trump over issues like immigration and crime.
- [Israel approves settlement expansion to “bury idea of Palestinian state”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/israel-approves-settlement-expansion-to-bury-idea-of-palestinian-state/): Israel’s far-right finance minister has approved plans for thousands of illegal homes in the occupied West Bank.
- [Food alone won’t save Gaza’s starving population](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/food-alone-wont-save-gazas-starving-population/): Without medical care to prevent refeeding syndrome, aid could trigger a deadly new crisis.
- ['Better To Be Recalcitrant Than Tractable': Tharoor Hits Back At US Treasury Secretary's Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/better-to-be-recalcitrant-than-tractable-tharoor-hits-back-at-us-treasury-secretarys-jibe/): The remark came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described ongoing trade talks with India as difficult
- [Rocket Force Command: Following Op Sindoor, Pakistan Scrambles To Boost Missile Capabilites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/rocket-force-command-following-op-sindoor-pakistan-scrambles-to-boost-missile-capabilites/): The announcement made during Independence Day celebrations in Islamabad came after a radar and air defence installation in Lahore was “neutralised” during Operation Sindoor.
- [Russia pounds Ukraine, boosts army as world braces for Putin-Trump talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/russia-pounds-ukraine-boosts-army-as-world-braces-for-putin-trump-talks/): Ukraine has publicly rejected any land concession deal with Russia, but some reports suggest it may be open to it.
- [Deadly wildfires sweep across southern Europe as heatwave fuels destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/14/deadly-wildfires-sweep-across-southern-europe-as-heatwave-fuels-destruction/): Blazes force evacuations and test firefighters in Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
- [Trump-Putin Meet In Alaska Overshadowed By Pro-Ukraine Demonstrations | Russia-Ukraine War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-putin-meet-in-alaska-overshadowed-by-pro-ukraine-demonstrations-russia-ukraine-war-n18g/): The high-profile Trump-Putin summit in Alaska was met with powerful resistance on the ground, as pro-Ukraine protesters staged a dramatic demonstration in Anchorage. A massive Ukrainian flag was unfurled near the summit venue, with crowds marching and delivering emotional speeches in solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing war. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [IMF Sounds Alarm Over Pakistan's Failure To Combat Money Laundering, Corruption | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/imf-sounds-alarm-over-pakistans-failure-to-combat-money-laundering-corruption-exclusive/): The IMF’s warning is clear: Pakistan must improve its anti-money laundering frameworks or face more stringent actions
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1269/): Here are the key events on day 1,269 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [No “plausible justification” to murder Anas al-Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/no-plausible-justification-to-murder-anas-al-sharif/): Jamal Elshayyal, Director of Al Jazeera 360, talks of the double standard in the reaction to Anas al-Sharif’s killing.
- [‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/no-deal-at-trump-putin-meeting-key-takeaways-from-alaska-summit/): The US leader cut a subdued figure after the meeting, which failed to achieve its primary goal – an end to Russia’s war.
- [Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/why-is-south-africas-army-chief-under-fire-for-backing-iran/): General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
- ['Might Have To Start Liking Her Again': Trump Reacts To Hillary Clinton's Nobel Peace Prize Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/might-have-to-start-liking-her-again-trump-reacts-to-hillary-clintons-nobel-peace-prize-nod/): Hillary Clinton’s remarks came as Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first in-person talks in years at a Cold War-era airbase in Alaska
- ['Maybe I Won't Have To...': Trump On Imposing Secondary Tariffs On India After Russia Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/maybe-i-wont-have-to-trump-on-imposing-secondary-tariffs-on-india-after-russia-talks/): Relations between India and the US were strained after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% duties that will come into effect from August 27.
- [World News Live Updates: Israeli Leaders Publicly Support Mass Relocation Of Palestinians From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/world-news-live-updates-israeli-leaders-publicly-support-mass-relocation-of-palestinians-from-gaza/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Make A Deal': Trump's Message To Zelenskyy As Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/make-a-deal-trumps-message-to-zelenskyy-as-alaska-summit-ends-without-ukraine-breakthrough/): After Trump’s talks with Putin in Alaska yielded no significant breakthrough for Ukraine, the US President said he would advise Zelenskyy to agree to a peace deal.
- [Trump Claims U.S Tariffs Stopped India’s Russian Oil Purchases | Latest News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-claims-u-s-tariffs-stopped-indias-russian-oil-purchases-latest-news-news18/): | Trump claims US tariffs stopped India’s Russian oil purchases n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-putin-end-short-summit-without-ceasefire-deal-in-ukraine/): Warm welcome for Russia’s Putin at meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, but no deal on ending Ukraine war.
- [B-2 Bomber Soars Overhead As Trump Shows Off Military Strength While Greeting Putin | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/b-2-bomber-soars-overhead-as-trump-shows-off-military-strength-while-greeting-putin-watch/): Trump and Putin exchanged a warm handshake and smiles in Alaska, ahead of their high-stakes meeting on the Ukraine conflict. The summit yielded no breakthrough.
- ['Make Kneeling Great Again': US Guards Lay Red Carpet For Putin In Alaska, Picture Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/make-kneeling-great-again-us-guards-lay-red-carpet-for-putin-in-alaska-picture-goes-viral/): Before Putin descended from his aircraft at a US air base in Alaska, American soldiers were seen kneeling at the foot of the stairs to adjust the red carpet rolled out for him
- [Putin Claims Commitment To Ending Ukraine Conflict, Blames Others for Its Length | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-claims-commitment-to-ending-ukraine-conflict-blames-others-for-its-length-n18g/): In a recent statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his commitment to ending the ongoing Ukraine conflict, describing it as a tragic situation. However, Putin blamed external factors for prolonging the war, accusing various parties of obstructing peace efforts and negotiations.Putin insists that resolving the war requires addressing what he calls the “primary causes” of […]
- [Trump’s Call To Pause Ukraine War, Putin’s Moscow Invite: 10 Takeaways From 3-Hour Alaska Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trumps-call-to-pause-ukraine-war-putins-moscow-invite-10-takeaways-from-3-hour-alaska-talks/): Alaska Talks: The high-stakes encounter produced no agreement to halt the ongoing war in Ukraine but ended with an unexpected invitation for Trump to continue discussions in Moscow
- [“We didn’t get there” – Trump and Putin Ukraine meeting falls short](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/we-didnt-get-there-trump-and-putin-ukraine-meeting-falls-short/): US President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin made progress during talks in Alaska.
- [Putin, Trump Press Conference After "Productive" Summit In Alaska, "No Deal Until There Is A Deal"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-trump-press-conference-after-productive-summit-in-alaska-no-deal-until-there-is-a-deal/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hailed their Alaska summit as “productive” and “constructive”, pointing to agreements on some points to end the war in Ukraine.”There are just a very few that are left, some are not that significant, one is probably the most significant,” Trump said without elaborating. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Invited to Moscow as Alaska Talks with Putin End Without Ukraine Ceasefire Breakthrough | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-invited-to-moscow-as-alaska-talks-with-putin-end-without-ukraine-ceasefire-breakthrough-4k/): Nearly three hours of talks between US President Trump and Russian leader Putin in Alaska ended without a Ukraine ceasefire deal, though both hailed progress. Trump rated the summit “ten out of ten,” calling it productive, while Putin described discussions as constructive and respectful. Trump said Zelensky must ultimately decide on peace terms and vowed […]
- [Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/indonesians-raise-anime-pirate-flag-in-protest-as-nation-marks-independence/): A Japanese cartoon pirate flag has been raised across Indonesia as a sign of growing frustration with the government.
- [4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Queensland In Australia; Tremors Felt In Brisbane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/4-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-queensland-in-australia-tremors-felt-in-brisbane/): The quake caused disruptions to regional rail services, with Queensland Rail operating trains at reduced speeds.
- [Trump Says His Meeting With Putin Was 10/10: 'We Agreed On A Lot Of Points'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-says-his-meeting-with-putin-was-10-10-we-agreed-on-a-lot-of-points/): Trump said he and Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement on “probably the most significant” aspect of their meeting in Alaska, but they made progress in several areas.
- [Trump Heads To White House As Post-Meeting Lunch In Alaska Gets Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-heads-to-white-house-as-post-meeting-lunch-in-alaska-gets-cancelled/): Kremlin released behind-the-scenes footage showing a relaxed interaction between the two leaders.
- [Alaska Talks: Putin Says Ukraine War Wouldn’t Have Started If Trump Had Been US President In 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/alaska-talks-putin-says-ukraine-war-wouldnt-have-started-if-trump-had-been-us-president-in-2022/): Putin backed Trump’s claim that his presence could have stopped the conflict from starting in 2022, saying, “I can confirm that.” 
- ['Need To Eliminate Cause Of Conflict': Putin's Message For Ukraine, Europe After Meeting Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/need-to-eliminate-cause-of-conflict-putins-message-for-ukraine-europe-after-meeting-trump/): Putin sent a clear message to Ukraine and rest of European nations from the United States that they must not make any attempts of provocation to Russia.
- [‘Many Points Agreed To’: After Meeting Putin, Trump Says ‘Very Few’ Issues With Russia Unsolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/many-points-agreed-to-after-meeting-putin-trump-says-very-few-issues-with-russia-unsolved/): Donald Trump held an over three-hour-long meeting with Putin in Alaska and said that the summit was “productive” and many points were agreed to.
- ["Why Should US Trust You?" Putin Grilled At Alaska Summit, Trump Says "Thank You"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/why-should-us-trust-you-putin-grilled-at-alaska-summit-trump-says-thank-you/): President Putin evaded questions on when he will “stop the killing” in Ukraine and why US counterpart Donald Trump should trust him on making a peace deal in Ukraine as the pair met for a summit in Alaska. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Constructive And Respectful': Putin Praises Trump Meeting, Calls Him 'Neighbour'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/constructive-and-respectful-putin-praises-trump-meeting-calls-him-neighbour/): Russian President Vladimir Putin praises US President Donald Trump after Alaska meet.
- [Trump's F-35, B-2 Bomber Flex on Putin As Alaska Summit On Ukraine Ends After 3 Hours | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trumps-f-35-b-2-bomber-flex-on-putin-as-alaska-summit-on-ukraine-ends-after-3-hours-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump arrived at Alaska’s Elmendorf Air Base for a high-stakes Ukraine summit marked by choreographed pageantry and military symbolism, including a B-2 bomber flyover. Meeting for the first time since 2019, they shook hands before riding together in “The Beast.” Talks shifted to a three-on-three format, focusing […]
- [Putin Proposes Next Meeting In Moscow After Historic Alaska Summit With Trump I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/putin-proposes-next-meeting-in-moscow-after-historic-alaska-summit-with-trump-i-watch/): As the press conference wraps ups, Putin requests Donald Trump to hold the next meeting in Moscow.
- [‘Red Carpet For War Criminal’: Democratic Representative Condemns Trump-Putin Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/red-carpet-for-war-criminal-democratic-representative-condemns-trump-putin-meeting/): As President Putin disembarked from his plane, Trump was seen waiting at the red carpet.
- [China unveils newest AI technology at World Robot Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/china-unveils-newest-ai-technology-at-world-robot-conference/): More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
- [Liverpool avoid late Bournemouth scare to win Premier League opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/liverpool-avoid-late-bournemouth-scare-to-win-premier-league-opener/): Bournemouth fight back from two down but Liverpool secure late win on emotional Anfield night.
- [New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/new-orleans-mayor-indicted-on-fraud-charges-linked-to-affair-with-bodyguard/): LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.
- [Zelenskyy Urges India’s Help To End Russia-Ukraine War As Trump Meets Putin At Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/zelenskyy-urges-indias-help-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-as-trump-meets-putin-at-alaska/): Zelenskyy extended wishes to Modi on the occasion of India’s Independence Day and referenced their recent phone call earlier this week.
- [Trump Greets Putin At Alaska Base As Zelensky Says Ukraine "Counting On Strong American Support"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-greets-putin-at-alaska-base-as-zelensky-says-ukraine-counting-on-strong-american-support/): US President Donald Trump shook hands with Russian counterpart Putin as the two leaders arrived for a tense summit on the Ukraine war in Alaska. “It is time to end the war, and the necessary steps must be taken by Russia. We are counting on America,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was excluded from the […]
- [‘Russia Killing On Day Of Negotiations’: Zelenskyy Targets Putin As Trump Holds Alaska Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/russia-killing-on-day-of-negotiations-zelenskyy-targets-putin-as-trump-holds-alaska-summit/): Donald Trump held Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin but left Zelenskyy out of it, raising fears among Ukrainians of his possible shift towards Moscow by the end of the meeting.
- [Trump Avoids Media Interaction As Putin Questioned On Civilian Killings In Ukraine | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-avoids-media-interaction-as-putin-questioned-on-civilian-killings-in-ukraine-watch/): One journalist directed a sharp question at President Putin, asking when Russia would stop killing civilians in Ukraine.
- [Trump, Putin skip questions ahead of Alaska joint press conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-skip-questions-ahead-of-alaska-joint-press-conference/): US President Trump and Russian President Putin began talks on the Ukraine war at a US military base in Alaska.
- [How an emergency declaration deepened Honduras’s crime crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/how-an-emergency-declaration-deepened-hondurass-crime-crisis/): Critics say Honduras’s long-running state of exception created a system of impunity for the country’s law enforcement.
- [UK to prosecute 60 more people for backing banned Palestine Action group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/uk-to-prosecute-60-more-people-for-backing-banned-palestine-action-group/): Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests.
- [Trump-Putin Meet To Focus On 'Pursuing Peace' As US-Russia Summit Begins In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-meet-to-focus-on-pursuing-peace-as-us-russia-summit-begins-in-alaska/): As the message of the summit becomes clearer, both leaders are widely expected to work toward identifying a viable path to peace.
- [Trump-Putin Pose For Media As High-Stakes Alaska Summit Begins I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-pose-for-media-as-high-stakes-alaska-summit-begins-i-watch/): Neither leader answered any questions during this initial encounter.
- [Putin-Trump Summit Starts in Alaska, Zelensky Slams Russian “Killing on the Day of Negotiations" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/putin-trump-summit-starts-in-alaska-zelensky-slams-russian-killing-on-the-day-of-negotiations-4k/): President Trump headed to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin, vowing to push for a ceasefire “today” in Ukraine. He said both leaders shared “good respect” but warned he’d walk out if Putin wasn’t serious. The Kremlin expected six to seven hours of talks. Zelensky accused Moscow of “killing” even on negotiation day […]
- [Handshakes, Chuckles & Sharing POTUS' ‘Beast’ Car: Watch Trump's Warm Welcome To Putin In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/handshakes-chuckles-sharing-potus-beast-car-watch-trumps-warm-welcome-to-putin-in-alaska/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shook hands as they met after years for talks on Ukraine war. Trump gave Putin a warm welcome in front of the cameras and took him in his own car.
- [Trump greets Putin in Alaska for Russia-Ukraine talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-greets-putin-in-alaska-for-russia-ukraine-talks/): US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted each other today in Anchorage, Alaska.
- [Israel targets emergency workers trying to help people trapped in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israel-targets-emergency-workers-trying-to-help-people-trapped-in-gaza-city/): As military closes in on city, it continues attacks across enclave, targeting al-Shifa and Al-Aqsa hospitals.
- [Over 160 Feared Dead As Flash Floods Ravage Pakistan; Several Missing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/over-160-feared-dead-as-flash-floods-ravage-pakistan-several-missing-watch/): Local authorities declared a state of emergency in Buner on Friday.
- [‘I Would Walk’: Trump Warns Of Abrupt Exit If Alaska Meeting With Putin Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/i-would-walk-trump-warns-of-abrupt-exit-if-alaska-meeting-with-putin-fails/): Accompanying the President for the meeting with Putin are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
- [Trump, Putin Greet Each Other After Alaska Landing, Leave Together In 'Beast' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-greet-each-other-after-alaska-landing-leave-together-in-beast-video/): Donald Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin on a red carpet at Alaska military base, where the two leaders would hold a crucial summit on ending the Ukraine conflict.
- [Verdict, sentencing in coup trial for Brazil’s Bolsonaro set for September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/verdict-sentencing-in-coup-trial-for-brazils-bolsonaro-set-for-september/): Supreme Court will rule on ex-president’s fate in case dividing nation that could result in lengthy prison term.
- [Israel’s aid rules demand “sensitive data, put staff at risk”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israels-aid-rules-demand-sensitive-data-put-staff-at-risk/): Bushra Khalidi says Israel’s new NGO registration rules violate international law and endanger aid workers.
- [Israel Discussing Relocation Of Palestinians From War-Torn Gaza To South Sudan: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israel-discussing-relocation-of-palestinians-from-war-torn-gaza-to-south-sudan-report/): According to three anonymous sources, no agreement has been reached yet, but discussions are underway, Reuters reported
- [Israel to Bomb Iran Again? Russia in Talks "to Build" Small Nuke Plants for Tehran, China Fumes |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israel-to-bomb-iran-again-russia-in-talks-to-build-small-nuke-plants-for-tehran-china-fumes-4k/): Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on August 14 signaled the possibility of launching another attack on Iran after a “successful preemptive war” in June. Zamir hinted the Israeli army is prepared to launch more strikes on Iran if necessary after a top Iranian official visited Lebanon, Iran International reported. Meanwhile, Russia is in talks […]
- ['We Will Erase': Israel's Ben Gvir Video Taunting Imprisoned Palestinian Leader Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/we-will-erase-israels-ben-gvir-video-taunting-imprisoned-palestinian-leader-sparks-outrage/): Barghouti, a senior member of the Palestinian Fatah party, has been in Israeli custody for over 20 years
- [Russia gains in east before Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine says holding off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/russia-gains-in-east-before-trump-putin-summit-ukraine-says-holding-off/): Zelenskyy decries Russia’s attempt to gain battlefield edge pre-US summit maintains its army is holding back ‘occupier’.
- [Why has violence flared up in Serbia – and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/why-has-violence-flared-up-in-serbia-and-whats-next/): Trouble flares involving police, government supporters and anticorruption groups.
- [Israeli police make arrests at rally for slain Al Jazeera journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israeli-police-make-arrests-at-rally-for-slain-al-jazeera-journalists/): Footage shows Israeli police in Haifa arresting protesters who were condemning the killings of journalists in Gaza.
- ["Not Here To Negotiate For Ukraine" Trump Dumps Zelensky, Greets Putin In Alaska For Historic Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/not-here-to-negotiate-for-ukraine-trump-dumps-zelensky-greets-putin-in-alaska-for-historic-summit/): Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to Alaska that he wasn’t having the meeting to broker a deal on behalf of Ukraine, but said instead, his goal was getting Vladimir Putin to the table. He also stopped short of promising security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a deal to end […]
- [UK Seizes £180K Aston Martin Deposit From Andrew Tate In Tax, Money Laundering Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/uk-seizes-180k-aston-martin-deposit-from-andrew-tate-in-tax-money-laundering-probe/): The money was taken as part of an investigation into unpaid taxes and money laundering
- [Putin to Keep Trump Waiting in Alaska? Russian President Stops Over at Magadan Port City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/putin-to-keep-trump-waiting-in-alaska-russian-president-stops-over-at-magadan-port-city/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on his way to Alaska for the summit with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump made on Friday (August 15) a stopover in Magadan, a port city on the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia’s far North-East. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why is Trump meeting Putin in Alaska?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/why-is-trump-meeting-putin-in-alaska/): Trump and Putin will meet one-on-one Friday at a historic summit in Alaska. What’s on the table?
- [Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/wildfires-sweep-spain-portugal-and-greece-during-unremitting-heatwave/): Southern Europe’s wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays.
- [Explosion Rocks New York As Thick Black Smoke Blankets Manhattan Neighborhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/explosion-rocks-new-york-as-thick-black-smoke-blankets-manhattan-neighborhood/): A major explosion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side caused a large fire near East 95th Street and 2nd Avenue.
- [Putin-Trump Alaska Summit May Last '6–7 Hours', Hoping For 'Productive' Talks: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/putin-trump-alaska-summit-may-last-6-7-hours-hoping-for-productive-talks-kremlin/): The summit is taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, and marks the first face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin since 2021
- [Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/hurricane-erin-threatens-puerto-rico-virgin-islands-with-flooding/): Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.
- [Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/taliban-marks-fourth-anniversary-of-return-to-power-with-internal-threats/): Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women.
- ['Time To End War, Counting On US': Zelenskyy's Message To Trump Ahead Of Putin Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/time-to-end-war-counting-on-us-zelenskyys-message-to-trump-ahead-of-putin-summit/): Zelenskyy said he expects a report from Ukrainian intelligence on Russia’s current plans and any preparations it is making ahead of the meeting
- [Trump Putin Set To Meet At Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base: All About Alaska’s Military Field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-putin-set-to-meet-at-elmendorf-richardson-joint-base-all-about-alaskas-military-field/): Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, for a summit on Ukraine, marking their first meeting in seven years.
- [Wearing ‘USSR’ Sweatshirt, Russia's Lavrov Says "No Predictions" Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/wearing-ussr-sweatshirt-russias-lavrov-says-no-predictions-ahead-of-trump-putin-talks/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declined to speculate on the outcome of the August 15 summit between Trump and Putin, emphasizing Russia’s clear stance. He highlighted progress made through U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s visits, noting that President Putin had acknowledged these efforts n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [More than 160 people killed in Pakistan in heavy rains, flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/more-than-160-people-killed-in-pakistan-in-heavy-rains-flash-floods/): Disaster agency says the majority of deaths happened in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan.
- [A political shift ahead? What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/a-political-shift-ahead-what-to-know-about-bolivias-presidential-election/): An economic crisis and divided left has opened the door to a possible right-wing victory for the first time in decades.
- [Afghans in US mark withdrawal anniversary amid Trump immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/afghans-in-us-mark-withdrawal-anniversary-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown/): Advocates say Trump policies add fear to four years of uncertainty for Afghans seeking safety in US after Taliban rise.
- [‘Will Nominate For Nobel Peace If…’: Hillary Clinton’s Unusual Endorsement For Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/will-nominate-for-nobel-peace-if-hillary-clintons-unusual-endorsement-for-trump/): Hillary Clinton said she would nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without conceding territory to Russia.
- [Trump Departs White House for "High Stakes” Meeting With Putin in Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trump-departs-white-house-for-high-stakes-meeting-with-putin-in-alaska/): President Trump departed the White House for Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a high-stakes summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. Boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Trump posted “HIGH STAKES!!!” on Truth Social before the roughly 8-hour flight to Anchorage, where talks are set for 11 a.m. local time. […]
- [US FBI Director Kash Patel Extends Wishes To India On Independence Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/us-fbi-director-kash-patel-extends-wishes-to-india-on-independence-day/): FBI Director Kash Patel and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extend Independence Day greetings to India.
- [USSR On Sweatshirt: Russia's Foreign Minister's Alaska Outfit Hints At Soviet Nostalgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/ussr-on-sweatshirt-russias-foreign-ministers-alaska-outfit-hints-at-soviet-nostalgia/): Russian Foreign Minister arrived in Alaska for talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, wearing a USSR T-shirt to signal Russia’s strong stance. He stated Russia’s position is clear.
- [How the world is reacting to Israel’s settlement plan in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/how-the-world-is-reacting-to-israels-settlement-plan-in-occupied-west-bank/): Plans to develop the illegal E1 settlement, which would jeopardise a future Palestinian state, widely condemned.
- [Trump’s takeover of DC police department faces new lawsuit amid crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/trumps-takeover-of-dc-police-department-faces-new-lawsuit-amid-crackdown/): Washington, DC attorney general says in a new lawsuit that Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.
- [Mallorca vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/mallorca-vs-barcelona-la-liga-teams-start-lineups/): Barcelona kick off their La Liga title defence at Mallorca on Saturday with Marcus Rashford’s registration in doubt.
- [2 Injured In Shooting Near Sweden's Orebro Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/2-injured-in-shooting-near-swedens-orebro-mosque/): At least 2 people were injured in a shooting at a mosque in Orebro during Friday prayers. Swedish Police confirmed the injuries.
- [‘Goal Is To Get Putin To Talks Table, Not Negotiate For Ukraine’: Trump On Alaska Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/goal-is-to-get-putin-to-talks-table-not-negotiate-for-ukraine-trump-on-alaska-meet/): Trump said aim is to bring Putin to the negotiating table at the Alaska summit, not to strike a deal for Ukraine
- [Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/israels-ben-gvir-filmed-threatening-marwan-barghouti-in-prison/): Palestinian officials call Israeli threats against jailed leader Marwan Barghouti, an ”unprecedented provocation.”
- [Can Putin sway Trump with economic offers in Alaska?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/can-putin-sway-trump-with-economic-offers-in-alaska/): Putin will hope to appeal to Trump’s business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.
- [Hong Kong Court Delays Jimmy Lai's National Security Trial Over Health Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/hong-kong-court-delays-jimmy-lais-national-security-trial-over-health-issues/): A Hong Kong court postponed Jimmy Lai’s national security trial due to health concerns. Lai, 77, has been in solitary confinement for over 1,600 days.
- ['Heroic Participation': Putin Lauds North Korean Troops Fighting In Ukraine In Letter To Kim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/heroic-participation-putin-lauds-north-korean-troops-fighting-in-ukraine-in-letter-to-kim/): In his letter to Kim, Putin recalled how Soviet and North Korean forces had once fought side by side to end Japanese occupation
- [Amid Racial Backlash, Why NYU Named Its Engineering School After This Indian-Origin Couple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/amid-racial-backlash-why-nyu-named-its-engineering-school-after-this-indian-origin-couple/): NYU Tandon School of Engineering is named after philanthropists Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon. Know all about the powerful Indian-American couple,
- [Hezbollah says Lebanon disarmament plan serves Israel, vows to keep weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/hezbollah-says-lebanon-disarmament-plan-serves-israel-vows-to-keep-weapons/): Group’s leader urges government ‘not to hand over the country to an insatiable Israeli aggressor or an American tyrant’.
- [Rescuers search for missing after devastating Kashmir cloudburst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/rescuers-search-for-missing-after-devastating-kashmir-cloudburst/): Rescuers in Kashmir search for survivors after flash floods triggered by a deadly cloudburst claim at least 60 lives.
- [Liverpool target Isak ‘controls’ his Newcastle future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/liverpool-target-isak-controls-his-newcastle-future/): Swedish international striker Alexander Isak has been training away from his Newcastle colleagues amid Liverpool link.
- [What to expect when Trump and Putin meet in Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/what-to-expect-when-trump-and-putin-meet-in-alaska/): Donald Trump is meeting Vladimir Putin on Friday, but the White House is signalling that major agreements are unlikely.
- [All Eyes On Donald Trump & Putin's Alaska Summit | Russia Ukraine War | Zelensky Vs Putin | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/all-eyes-on-donald-trump-putins-alaska-summit-russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-vs-putin-n18g/): United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are all set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [BLA Rejects US Terror Designation of Majeed Brigade, Calls It “Colonial Narrative" | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/bla-rejects-us-terror-designation-of-majeed-brigade-calls-it-colonial-narrative-news18/): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has rejected the United States’ decision to classify its unit, the Majeed Brigade, as a foreign terrorist organisation, describing the move as “detached from ground realities” and “an implicit endorsement of the colonial narrative by an international power,” according to The Balochistan Post (TBP). n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Erin On Track To Become Atlantic’s First Major Hurricane: Which Countries May Be Impacted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/erin-on-track-to-become-atlantics-first-major-hurricane-which-countries-may-be-impacted/): Erin, the first potential hurricane of the Atlantic season, may strengthen into a Category 4 by Sunday, bringing gusty winds, rain, and rough surf to the northeastern Caribbean.
- [Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/geneva-talks-on-global-plastic-pollution-treaty-collapse-without-a-deal/): Several delegates express dismay at the failure to break a deadlock at the sixth round of talks in under three years.
- [Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/lebanon-irans-delicate-diplomacy-amid-calls-to-disarm-hezbollah/): Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.
- [Serbia Erupts with Vucic Vowing Crackdown as Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/serbia-erupts-with-vucic-vowing-crackdown-as-anti-government-protests-turn-violent/): Anti-government protesters vandalized the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) offices in Novi Sad on August 14The protesters came out in force for a third night following major clashes earlier in the week that saw dozens detained or injuredIn Belgrade, protesters and SNS supporters threw flares and firecrackers at each other on one of the city’s […]
- ['We Don't Make Predictions': Russian Foreign Minister Ahead Of Putin-Trump Alaska Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/we-dont-make-predictions-russian-foreign-minister-ahead-of-putin-trump-alaska-summit/): Lavrov noted that groundwork for the meeting had already been laid during the recent visit by Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff
- [Palestinians condemn Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Marwan Barghouti threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/palestinians-condemn-israels-ben-gvir-over-marwan-barghouti-threat/): Footage shows far-right minister taunting 66-year-old Palestinian leader during jail visit.
- [Japanese minister visits controversial shrine to mark end of World War II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/15/japanese-minister-visits-controversial-shrine-to-mark-end-of-world-war-ii/): Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.
- [US shooting kills three at busy Brooklyn, New York City club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/us-shooting-kills-three-at-busy-brooklyn-new-york-city-club/): Investigators believe a shooter or shooters opened fire with multiple weapons in the early hours on Sunday.
- [European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/european-leaders-to-shore-up-ukraines-zelenskyy-for-dc-talks-with-trump/): Ukraine and its European allies have criticised Putin’s stance on the war after the Alaska summit as a way to buy time.
- [Russia ‘Boosts’ Piranha Drone Supply As Ukraine Unleashes ‘Shark’ UAVs Before Zelensky-Trump Meet|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/russia-boosts-piranha-drone-supply-as-ukraine-unleashes-shark-uavs-before-zelensky-trump-meet4k/): Russia and Ukraine launched attack drones at each other on Aug.17, reported AFP Kyiv’s air force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 Iranian-made Shahed and other drones, as well as an Iskander missileMeanwhile, fighters from the Ukrainian army’s Asgard FPV unit destroyed over 300 Soviet-made TM-62 anti-tank mines with just a single drone strike, reported […]
- [News18 Evening Digest: Trump Teases 'Big Russia Development', Zelenskyy Doubts Trilateral Possibility & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/news18-evening-digest-trump-teases-big-russia-development-zelenskyy-doubts-trilateral-possibility-other-stories/): We are also covering: Affidavit Or Apology, CEC Tells Rahul Gandhi and SIR To Be Conducted In Bengal, Other States, Dates To Be Announced: EC
- [Israel Burns As Protesters Kickstart Nationwide Strike Demanding Hostage Release-Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/israel-burns-as-protesters-kickstart-nationwide-strike-demanding-hostage-release-ceasefire-deal/): On August 17, Israeli protesters blocked a main road to Jerusalem during a nationwide strike demanding the government secure a hostage deal and end the Gaza war. Thousands of businesses and individuals joined the protests and disruptions. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Newly obtained video shows Israeli missile hitting Palestinian girl in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/newly-obtained-video-shows-israeli-missile-hitting-palestinian-girl-in-gaza/): Video shows moment an Israeli drone-fired missile killed a Palestinian girl carrying water in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
- [Trump Teases ‘Big Progress On Russia’ But Zelenskyy Sees ‘No Signs Of Trilateral’ With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/trump-teases-big-progress-on-russia-but-zelenskyy-sees-no-signs-of-trilateral-with-putin/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that if Putin rejects the plan for US-Ukraine-Russia trilateral, more sanctions should be imposed on Moscow.
- [Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi To Meet PM Modi At His Residence On Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-meet-pm-modi-at-his-residence-on-tuesday/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in India on Monday on a three-day visit to participate in the 24th round of talks on the long-standing China-India boundary issue.
- [Calls To End Gaza War Boosting Hamas, Says Netanyahu As Protests Grow Against Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/calls-to-end-gaza-war-boosting-hamas-says-netanyahu-as-protests-grow-against-offensive/): Netanyahu hit back against widespread protests in Israel demanding an end to the conflict and the release of all hostages, saying they were boosting Hamas’ position.
- [Riot police clash with protesters in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/riot-police-clash-with-protesters-in-serbia/): Anti-government protests in Serbia turned violent as riot police clashed with demonstrators in several cities, including
- [Bolivia heads to the polls as 20 years of leftist rule expected to end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/bolivia-heads-to-the-polls-as-20-years-of-leftist-rule-expected-to-end/): Right-wing candidates are the frontrunners in elections marked by economic crisis and division in the socialist ranks.
- [Blocking US medical visas for Gaza kids “will be devastating”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/blocking-us-medical-visas-for-gaza-kids-will-be-devastating/): Tareq Hailat talks about the US decision to halt visas for Palestinians from Gaza, including children in need of medical
- [Flash flooding kills hundreds in northern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/flash-flooding-kills-hundreds-in-northern-pakistan/): More than 300 people have died in Pakistan after days of relentless monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides.
- [Huge rally in New York demands end to Gaza starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/huge-rally-in-new-york-demands-end-to-gaza-starvation/): Thousands rallied in New York for a ‘Mass March for Humanity’ demanding an end to Israel’s imposed starvation of Gaza an
- [Israelis hold nationwide protest to end Gaza war, ‘bring back the hostages’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/israelis-hold-nationwide-protest-to-end-gaza-war-bring-back-the-hostages/): Families of captives launch protest as pressure grows to halt the Gaza onslaught and release captives from Gaza.
- [Northern China Flash Flood Kills 10, Two Missing As Country Battles Extreme Weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/northern-china-flash-flood-kills-10-two-missing-as-country-battles-extreme-weather/): At least 10 people died in a flash flood in Inner Mongolia, China, with two missing. Over 700 people are searching. Severe weather has caused significant damage across China.
- [Tensions Soar in Serbia as Anti Vucic Protesters Clash With Police, Set Offices on Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/tensions-soar-in-serbia-as-anti-vucic-protesters-clash-with-police-set-offices-on-fire/): For the fifth night in a row, fresh clashes erupted between protesters and riot police in Belgrade and other Serbian cities, including Novi Sad and Valjevo. Angry youths set fire to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) offices in Valjevo and hurled flares during confrontations. Police responded with tear gas and charges as demonstrators threw […]
- [How much aid actually reaches Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/how-much-aid-actually-reaches-gaza/): Most aid to Gaza exists only on paper. Nine in ten UN trucks never reach the starving Palestinians.
- [New York City Restaurant Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Wounded; Suspects On The Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/new-york-city-restaurant-shooting-leaves-3-dead-8-wounded-suspects-on-the-run/): At least three people were killed and eight others injured when gunmen opened fire inside the Taste of the City Lounge in Brooklyn, New York.
- [Iran Warns Israel of ‘New Surprises’, Pezeshkian Heads To Armenia After Trump’s Zangezur Deal | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/iran-warns-israel-of-new-surprises-pezeshkian-heads-to-armenia-after-trumps-zangezur-deal-4k/): The Israeli Defence Forces on Aug. 17 confirmed carrying out a strike near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa earlier in the dayThe attack, carried out by Israeli Navy boats, targeted “energy infrastructure used by the Houthi terror regime”, reported The Times of IsraelIran will deliver a far stronger response to any future attacks by the […]
- [Meloni, Merz To Join Trump, Zelenskyy, Von Der Leyen Washington Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/meloni-merz-to-join-trump-zelenskyy-von-der-leyen-washington-meet/): European leaders, including von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, and Stubb, will join President Zelenskyy in Washington to meet with US President Trump to discuss peace in Ukraine.
- [The Alaska summit was a spectacular distraction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/the-alaska-summit-was-a-spectacular-distraction/): Trump needed a break from the infighting in MAGA so he decided an inconsequential meeting with Putin would do the trick.
- [Ukrainian ‘Shark’ Drone ‘Blows Up’ Russia’s Artillery Stock | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/ukrainian-shark-drone-blows-up-russias-artillery-stock-war/): A Russian artillery convoy was destroyed while attempting to cross a river on a damaged bridge in Ukraine. A Ukrainian “Shark” reconnaissance drone spotted the convoy, and strike drones carried out a precision attack that obliterated the truck carrying artillery. The operation was monitored and coordinated by the recon unit of Ukraine’s Magura 47th Separate […]
- [Over 150 Missing In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa As Flash Floods Kill Nearly 350 In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/over-150-missing-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-as-flash-floods-kill-nearly-350-in-pakistan/): At least 344 people have been killed in Pakistan due to recent flash floods, with the hardest-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for 324 deaths alone.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer Joins European Allies In Backing Ukraine Ahead Of Zelenskyy-Trump Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/uk-pm-keir-starmer-joins-european-allies-in-backing-ukraine-ahead-of-zelenskyy-trump-talks/): UK PM Starmer said that the next step in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict must be further talks involving President Zelenskyy.
- [Israeli military bombs power plant near Yemeni capital Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/israeli-military-bombs-power-plant-near-yemeni-capital-sanaa/): Israel fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence.
- [Israel bombs Gaza City as part of takeover plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/israel-bombs-gaza-city-as-part-of-takeover-plan/): Israeli strikes have hit a home in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood, where shrapnel from another attack wounded a child
- [Erin downgraded to Category 3 hurricane, NHC says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/erin-downgraded-to-category-3-hurricane-nhc-says/): Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
- [Week in Pictures: From Trump-Putin meeting to flash floods in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/week-in-pictures-from-trump-putin-meeting-to-flash-floods-in-pakistan/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Antigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/antigovernment-protesters-clash-with-police-in-several-serbian-cities/): Violent clashes erupt across Serbian cities between protesters and police amid ongoing unrest and calls for reform.
- [Melania Trump Skips Alaska Peace Summit But Sends Putin A Letter | Russi-Ukraine War | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/melania-trump-skips-alaska-peace-summit-but-sends-putin-a-letter-russi-ukraine-war-trump-n18g/): Trump-Putin Peace Summit in Alaska, First Lady Melania Trump made headlines — not with her presence, but with a handwritten letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, personally delivered by Donald Trump, has stirred both curiosity and controversy as it contained poetic appeals to “restore children’s melodic laughter” — yet made no direct […]
- ['God Has Made Me Protector, Don't Desire Any Position': Asim Munir Rejects Presidency Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/god-has-made-me-protector-dont-desire-any-position-asim-munir-rejects-presidency-rumours/): Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir was rumoured to replace Asif Ali Zardari as the country’s President amid efforts to create a presidential form of government.
- [UFC 319: Chimaev dominates Du Plessis to win middleweight championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/ufc-319-chimaev-dominates-du-plessis-to-win-middleweight-championship/): Khamzat Chimaev overpowers title holder Dricus Du Plessis in a lopsided UFC title bout in the Octagon.
- [Pakistani Journalist Found Dead In Car With Gunshot Wound To The Head, Bilawal Bhutto Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/pakistani-journalist-found-dead-in-car-with-gunshot-wound-to-the-head-bilawal-bhutto-reacts/): Senior Pakistani journalist Khawar Hussain was found dead inside a car with a gunshot wound to his head, drawing widespread condemnations from journalist organisations.
- [‘I Didn’t Decide To Be Born Brown’: Indian Man Targeted By Teens In Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/i-didnt-decide-to-be-born-brown-indian-man-targeted-by-teens-in-ireland/): A 22-year-old Indian man shared on Reddit about facing racial harassment at a bus stop in Ireland. Teenagers in a car used racist slurs at him.
- ['Menu, Locations, Gifts': Trump-Putin Meeting Details Left In Hotel Printer In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/menu-locations-gifts-trump-putin-meeting-details-left-in-hotel-printer-in-alaska/): According to hotel guests, eight pages were found, containing material that appeared to have been prepared by State Department officials
- [Luis Diaz scores for Bayern Munich to win German Supercup on debut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/luis-diaz-scores-for-bayern-munich-to-win-german-supercup-on-debut/): Colombian winger scores on his competitive debut for Bayern Munich in a victory over Stuttgart in the German Supercup.
- [Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami wins late against LA Galaxy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/lionel-messi-scores-as-inter-miami-wins-late-against-la-galaxy/): The Argentinian superstar returns from injury to score a goal and add an assist as Inter downs Galaxy at Chase Stadium.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,270](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1270/): Here are the key events on day 1,270 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Russia A Very Big Power': Trump Conveys Putin's Donetsk Demand To Zelenskyy, He Turns Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/russia-a-very-big-power-trump-conveys-putins-donetsk-demand-to-zelenskyy-he-turns-down/): US President Donald Trump served as the messenger to convey Russia’s proposal to Zelenskyy during a private briefing held after he met with Putin in Alaska on Friday
- [In Peace Letter To Putin, First Lady Melina Asks Him To 'Protect Children Around The Globe'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/in-peace-letter-to-putin-first-lady-melina-asks-him-to-protect-children-around-the-globe/): In a heartfelt message addressed to the Russian president, the first lady opened with a universal reflection on childhood.
- [5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Indonesia's Sulawesi, Second Tremor Reported This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/5-7-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-indonesias-sulawesi-second-tremor-reported-this-week/): A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi, Indonesia, with no casualties or damage reported. Earlier, West Papua experienced a 6.3 quake on August 12.
- [Manchester United vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/manchester-united-vs-arsenal-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Man Utd and Arsenal have had contrasting fortunes of late, but serve up a Premier League opening weekend special.
- [Yamal and Raphinha fire Barcelona to La Liga opening win at Mallorca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/yamal-and-raphinha-fire-barcelona-to-la-liga-opening-win-at-mallorca/): Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both find the net in Barcelona’s 3-0 La Liga win at Mallorca, who had two players sent off.
- [Israeli attack kills baby girl in Gaza as more Palestinians die of hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/israeli-attack-kills-baby-girl-in-gaza-as-more-palestinians-die-of-hunger/): A baby girl and her parents have been killed in the al-Mawasi area, once designated a ‘safe zone’ by Israel.
- [France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/france-says-malis-arrest-of-embassy-worker-on-coup-charges-unfounded/): Arrest of Yann Vezilier, accused of trying to destabilise Mali, marks new low in relations between Paris and Bamako.
- [Two Ancient Human Species Coexisted In Ethiopia 2.6 Million Years Ago, One Possibly Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/two-ancient-human-species-coexisted-in-ethiopia-2-6-million-years-ago-one-possibly-unknown/): Fossilized teeth found in Ethiopia show that two human ancestor species, including a possibly unknown one, lived there 2.6 million years ago.
- [Russia Fires Iskander Missile, Captures Two Ukraine Villages as Trump Meets Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/russia-fires-iskander-missile-captures-two-ukraine-villages-as-trump-meets-putin/): Russian forces claimed to have captured two more villages—Kolodyazi in Donetsk Oblast and Vorone in Dnipropetrovsk region—as fighting escalated in eastern Ukraine. These gains are reported to be the most significant territorial advances by Russia in the region since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The announcement came just hours after a high-profile summit […]
- [US Ready To Join Security Guarantees For Ukraine, Says German Chancellor Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/us-ready-to-join-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-says-german-chancellor-merz/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US is ready to join security guarantees for Ukraine.
- [Top Chinese Actress Zhao Lusi Claims Talent Agency Forced Exorcism To 'Treat' Her Depression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/top-chinese-actress-zhao-lusi-claims-talent-agency-forced-exorcism-to-treat-her-depression/): In a viral video statement, she alleges that rather than being taken to a hospital for depression, she was locked in a hotel room and subjected to an exorcism
- [The Alaska summit was not a ‘new Munich’, but it could be a ‘new Yalta’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/the-alaska-summit-was-not-a-new-munich-but-it-could-be-a-new-yalta/): Europe and Ukraine have to change their approach towards Trump or risk ceding more ground to Russia.
- [African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/african-courts-may-pave-the-way-for-holding-social-media-giants-to-account/): A recent decision by a Kenyan court opens the door to seek justice for harms done by violent and hateful content.
- [US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/us-suspends-visas-for-gaza-residents-after-right-wing-social-media-storm/): State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced-famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
- [Trump Offers Ukraine ‘NATO-Style’ Protection, Europe Says Russia “Can’t Have Veto” on Membership |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-offers-ukraine-nato-style-protection-europe-says-russia-cant-have-veto-on-membership-4k/): The US reportedly offered Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, modeled on Article 5, without formal membership, contingent on a peace deal. Trump ruled out an immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, calling for direct negotiations with Putin to end the war. Zelensky will meet Trump in Washington on August 18 to discuss ending hostilities, urging European allies’ involvement. European […]
- ['Elimination Of Root Causes Basis Of Settlement': Putin On Ukraine Talks With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/elimination-of-root-causes-basis-of-settlement-putin-on-ukraine-talks-with-trump/): Putin described his recent talks with Trump as the first direct negotiations in a long time, calling them “frank, substantive” and a step closer to necessary decisions.
- [Air Canada Halts Operations As Thousands Of Cabin Crew Walk Off In Strike At Major Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/air-canada-halts-operations-as-thousands-of-cabin-crew-walk-off-in-strike-at-major-airports/): Air Canada has urged affected passengers not to travel unless they have confirmed tickets on other airlines
- [‘Will I make it back alive?’: Gaza journalists fear targeting by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/will-i-make-it-back-alive-gaza-journalists-fear-targeting-by-israel/): After Israel’s attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City, Palestinians say press vests now feel like a target.
- [US Stops Visitor Visas For People From Gaza Amid Review Of Issuing Process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/us-stops-visitor-visas-for-people-from-gaza-amid-review-of-issuing-process/): The US State Department did not specify the number of visas affected or the reasons prompting the review.
- [Over 340 Killed In Last 48 Hours As Flash Floods Ravage Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/over-340-killed-in-last-48-hours-as-flash-floods-ravage-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Rescue efforts are ongoing, with around 2,000 workers deployed across nine affected districts, including Buner, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Bajaur, and Mansehra
- [A hundred Hiroshimas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/a-hundred-hiroshimas/): Hind Hassan examines the prospect of a new nuclear arms race, the companies helping to fuel it and the dangers it poses.
- [Trump set to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-set-to-meet-ukraines-zelenskyy-after-successful-talks-with-putin/): Trump changes his position on Ukraine saying he prefers peace accord as opposed to ceasefire after Alaska talks.
- [Russia Launches 85 Drones, Missile At Ukraine Hours After Putin-Trump Alaska Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/russia-launches-85-drones-missile-at-ukraine-hours-after-putin-trump-alaska-talks/): According to Ukraine’s air force, the attack involved 85 Shahed-type drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile
- [Putin Demands Ukraine Cede Donetsk In Trump Talks, Offers Frontline Freeze: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-demands-ukraine-cede-donetsk-in-trump-talks-offers-frontline-freeze-report/): Vladimir Putin tells Trump Ukraine must withdraw from Donetsk to end Russia’s war, offering to freeze the frontline if demands are met.
- ['Make No Sense': US Economist Slams Trump's Tariffs On India As ‘Stupid, Delusional'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/make-no-sense-us-economist-slams-trumps-tariffs-on-india-as-stupid-delusional/): US economist Jeffrey Sachs criticized Donald Trump’s tariffs on India, calling them “stupid” and damaging to the US economy.
- [Israel Boosts Arrow, Iron Dome Amid Houthi Attacks, China “Rebuilds Iran’s Missile Capabilities” |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/israel-boosts-arrow-iron-dome-amid-houthi-attacks-china-rebuilds-irans-missile-capabilities-4k/): Israeli media reported growing military cooperation between Iran and China, citing intelligence that Beijing may be helping Tehran rebuild missile capabilities damaged in June’s war. Israel’s military chief vowed readiness for further strikes, describing recent actions as a preemptive campaign. In response, Israel accelerated air defense development, including Arrow systems, Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and […]
- ['Leaving Unhappy Memories': Prince William, Kate Move To New Home After ‘Brutal’ Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/leaving-unhappy-memories-prince-william-kate-move-to-new-home-after-brutal-years/): Prince William and Kate Middleton will relocate to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, seeking a fresh start after challenging years.
- [TTP-Army Confrontation Along CPEC Routes Highlights Pakistan’s Dual Crisis | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/ttp-army-confrontation-along-cpec-routes-highlights-pakistans-dual-crisis-exclusive/): Presence of TTP militants has turned this key economic corridor into a battleground, forcing Pakistan to allocate troops away from its conventional fronts to guard CPEC projects
- [Hurricane Erin Rapidly Intensifies To Category 4: A Look At Areas Bracing For Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/hurricane-erin-rapidly-intensifies-to-category-4-a-look-at-areas-bracing-for-floods/): Hurricane Erin is now a Category 4 storm with 145 mph winds, affecting the northeastern Caribbean with gusts, rain and dangerous surf.
- [Arab, Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/arab-islamic-countries-condemn-netanyahus-greater-israel-remark/): A statement issued by the countries says the Israeli PM’s remarks constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security.
- [Indonesia: Selling a Colonial War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/indonesia-selling-a-colonial-war/): The Dutch manipulation of the narrative of their colonisation of Indonesia and problems confronting their colonial past.
- [UK PM Lauds Trump For Bringing 'Us Closer Than Ever' To Ending Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/uk-pm-lauds-trump-for-bringing-us-closer-than-ever-to-ending-russia-ukraine-war/): Starmer said he had spoken with Zelenskyy, Trump, and other European partners, confirming that all parties are ready to support the next phase of peace efforts
- [Trump Says Xi Jinping Assured Him China Would Not Invade Taiwan During His Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-says-xi-jinping-assured-him-china-would-not-invade-taiwan-during-his-presidency/): The US President said Xi Jinping assured him China wouldn’t invade Taiwan during Trump’s term.
- [‘US-Russia Bilateral Trade Grew Since American Regime Change’: Putin In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/us-russia-bilateral-trade-grew-since-american-regime-change-putin-in-alaska/): Putin said that trade between Russia and US “grew by 20%” since new government came to power in America.
- [Putin Highlights 20% Trade Growth with U.S. Amidst Tariff Controversy on Russian Oil | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-highlights-20-trade-growth-with-u-s-amidst-tariff-controversy-on-russian-oil-news18/): Russian President Putin claims U.S.-Russia trade has surged by 20% under Trump’s administration, raising questions about U.S. tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Critics point to China’s and the EU’s continued purchases, challenging U.S. accusations against India. n18oc_world
- [US F-22 Jet Escorts Putin's Plane to Russia, Alaska Fumes, Says "Take Trump With You"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/us-f-22-jet-escorts-putins-plane-to-russia-alaska-fumes-says-take-trump-with-you/): Russian President Putin’s plane was escorted by US F-22 jets back to Russia. Despite nearly three hours of talks with Trump, no Ukraine ceasefire deal was reached. Protesters in Anchorage expressed their disapproval, holding signs saying, “PUTIN GO HOME, TAKE TRUMP WITH YOU.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Administration Scales Back Takeover Of DC Police After Legal Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-administration-scales-back-takeover-of-dc-police-after-legal-challenge/): The Trump administration will partially roll back its takeover of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police after legal challenges. Chief Pamela Smith stays in charge.
- ['Don't Dare To Destroy Our Peace': Pakistan's Asim Munir Says India Funding Terror Outfits | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/dont-dare-to-destroy-our-peace-pakistans-asim-munir-says-india-funding-terror-outfits-exclusive/): Speaking to a gathering in Brussels, Munir accused New Delhi of operating through proxies such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and Balochistan Liberation Army
- [6 Cops Killed As TTP Launches Coordinated Attacks On Pakistan's I-Day; Drone IEDs Mark Tactical Shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/6-cops-killed-as-ttp-launches-coordinated-attacks-on-pakistans-i-day-drone-ieds-mark-tactical-shift/): Sources said the use of low-cost drones in Bannu was a troubling sign as it marked a clear evolution in militant tactics—from conventional ambushes to tech-enabled warfare
- [‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/feeding-a-narcissist-ukraine-reflects-on-trump-putin-summit/): Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say – although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.
- [Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/republicans-say-price-report-is-a-boon-democrats-say-bust-whos-right/): Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
- [India Welcomes U.S.-Russia Summit, Advocates For Dialogue in Ukraine Conflict | MEA | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/india-welcomes-u-s-russia-summit-advocates-for-dialogue-in-ukraine-conflict-mea-news18/): MEA welcomes the Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin; says their leadership in pursuit of peace is commendable. Adds dialogue & diplomacy key to ending Ukraine conflict. n18oc_world
- [Hundreds of flights grounded as Air Canada cabin staff go on strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/hundreds-of-flights-grounded-as-air-canada-cabin-staff-go-on-strike/): The strike could disrupt travel plans for more than 100,000 passengers.
- [Flash floods wreak havoc in northern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/flash-floods-wreak-havoc-in-northern-pakistan/): Rescue efforts intensify in flood-hit villages as thousands remain stranded and death toll rises across Pakistan.
- [Putin Makes Rare Switch to English, Invites Trump to Meet 'Next Time in Moscow'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-makes-rare-switch-to-english-invites-trump-to-meet-next-time-in-moscow/): Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised everyone by switching to English to invite President Donald Trump to Moscow. Trump responded lightheartedly, joking he might “get a little heat” for the idea. The exchange came after nearly three hours of talks, which Trump described as “very productive,” though he admitted no Ukraine ceasefire deal had been reached. […]
- [“When We Met…” Putin Reveals What Trump Told Him Upon His Arrival In Alaska | Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/when-we-met-putin-reveals-what-trump-told-him-upon-his-arrival-in-alaska-russia-ukraine-war/): Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed how Trump greeted him on arrival in Alaska, where the two leaders held a “productive” summit focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. In a Fox interview, Trump confirmed he had private time with Putin, saying, “He made a very good speech… afterwards we spoke very sincerely. I think he wants […]
- [In A First, Indian Tricolour Hoisted On Seattle's Iconic Space Needle To Mark Independence Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/in-a-first-indian-tricolour-hoisted-on-seattles-iconic-space-needle-to-mark-independence-day/): Built in 1962 for the World Fair, the Space Needle stands as a symbol of Seattle’s skyline and epitomises the tech-driven future of the US Pacific Northwest region
- [Cold War Echo Or Clever Troll? The Hidden Story Behind Russian Foreign Minister's Hoodie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/cold-war-echo-or-clever-troll-the-hidden-story-behind-russian-foreign-ministers-hoodie/): As Sergei Lavrov touched down in Alaska for the much-anticipated summit, his casual grey sweatshirt emblazoned with bright red letters reading ‘USSR’ caught attention
- [Trump Hails 'Successful' Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy, Hints At Trilateral Meeting Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-hails-successful-talks-with-putin-zelenskyy-hints-at-trilateral-meeting-soon/): After high-stakes talks with Putin, Trump had a late-night call with Zelenskyy and European leaders. Zelenskyy supported a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
- [Over 300 Dead In Northwest Pakistan As Monsoon Rain Triggers Flash Floods; Buner Worst-Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/over-300-dead-in-northwest-pakistan-as-monsoon-rain-triggers-flash-floods-buner-worst-hit/): Monsoon rains in Pakistan caused flash floods, killing over 300 people in two days, mainly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rescue operations are ongoing.
- [“Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/expectations-were-low-and-nothing-came-out-of-trump-putin-talks/): Analyst Melinda Haring says Europe is relieved Trump didn’t cut a land deal with Putin over Ukraine at the Alaska summit
- [Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-putin-summit-ends-with-no-ceasefire-deal/): The anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
- [Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-admin-backs-off-washington-dc-police-takeover-after-striking-deal/): US President Donald Trump had placed Washington’s police department under federal control earlier this week.
- [Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi To Arrive In India On Monday For 24th Round Of Border Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-arrive-in-india-on-monday-for-24th-round-of-border-talks/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in India on August 18 to participate in the 24th round of talks on the China-India boundary issue.
- [Trump Handed First Lady Melania’s Letter To Putin At Alaska Summit. Here’s What It Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/trump-handed-first-lady-melanias-letter-to-putin-at-alaska-summit-heres-what-it-said/): Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting thousands of children, moving them to Russia or occupied areas, a practice Ukraine labels as ‘genocide’ under international law
- [Pakistan Admits Over 50 Losses, Including Military Personnel, During Op Sindoor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/pakistan-admits-over-50-losses-including-military-personnel-during-op-sindoor-exclusive/): Pakistan admitted to over 50 losses during India’s military onslaught on May 9-10, including 13 military personnel. India and Pakistan exchanged four days of cross-border attacks.
- [Hurricane Erin Can Reach Category 4 Strength By Sunday, Dangerous Seas And Flood Threat Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/hurricane-erin-can-reach-category-4-strength-by-sunday-dangerous-seas-and-flood-threat-loom/): Hurricane Erin is expected to become a major storm by Sunday, reaching Category 4 strength and posing risks to the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
- [After Putin Summit In Alaska, Zelenskyy Speaks To Trump: 'America’s Strength...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/after-putin-summit-in-alaska-zelenskyy-speaks-to-trump-americas-strength/): Post Content
- [Air Canada Suspends All Operations After Over 10,000 Flight Attendants Go On Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/air-canada-suspends-all-operations-after-over-10000-flight-attendants-go-on-strike/): Air Canada halted all operations as 10,000 flight attendants went on strike, impacting 130,000 passengers in a day. Refunds and rebooking options are available for flyers.
- [How a father’s love and a pandemic created a household name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/how-a-fathers-love-and-a-pandemic-created-a-household-name/): Made by a pharmacist whose son was sick with croup, Vicks VapoRub saw skyrocketing sales during the 1918 Spanish flu.
- [Putin Surprises Trump With English Invite. Here’s How Many Languages The Russian President Knows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/16/putin-surprises-trump-with-english-invite-heres-how-many-languages-the-russian-president-knows/): Putin usually relies on translators in formal settings but occasionally speaks English informally to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere
- [Air Canada strike continues, suspends financial guidance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/air-canada-strike-continues-suspends-financial-guidance/): Cabin crews are pushing for higher wages and compensation for time on the ground.
- [Right-wing US network Newsmax to pay $67m over false 2020 election claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/right-wing-us-network-newsmax-to-pay-67m-over-false-2020-election-claims/): Newsmax has paid $27m so far, and will pay $20m in 2026 and $20m in 2027 to technology firm Dominion Voting Systems.
- [Zelenskyy arrives at White House for talks with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelenskyy-arrives-at-white-house-for-talks-with-trump/): Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump about Russia’s war.
- [The children abandoned by South Korea’s adoption policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/the-children-abandoned-by-south-koreas-adoption-policy/): The story of Simon, a bi-racial South Korean adoptee, reveals the hidden history behind South Korea’s adoption system.
- [Koen Olthuis: Why the future of cities may be floating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/koen-olthuis-why-the-future-of-cities-may-be-floating/): Can floating cities protect from rising seas? Architect Koen Olthuis says it’s time to live with water, not fight it.
- [Robots sprint, box and play football at first World Humanoid Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/robots-sprint-box-and-play-football-at-first-world-humanoid-games/): Hundreds of humanoid robots showed of their skills at the first World Humanoid Games in Bejing.
- [Trump’s changing stance on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trumps-changing-stance-on-ukraine-war/): US President Trump has repeatedly changed his position on the Ukraine war.
- [Hamas Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Plan, Ball Now In Israel’s Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/hamas-accepts-new-gaza-ceasefire-plan-ball-now-in-israels-court/): The proposal includes a 60-day truce and hostage release in phases.
- [From PM Modi To Brazil's Lula, These Are The Leaders Putin Dialled Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/from-pm-modi-to-brazils-lula-these-are-the-leaders-putin-dialled-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-meet/): While the European leaders rush to Washington DC to hold crucial meeting with Trump, Putin has been on a diplomatic outreach on Monday over Ukraine.
- [After Trump Putin Summit, Zelensky Returns To The White House With European 'Bodyguards' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/after-trump-putin-summit-zelensky-returns-to-the-white-house-with-european-bodyguards-4k/): Donald Trump says it is a “big day” at the White House ahead of a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders. It comes amid expectations that Trump will try to bully Zelenskyy into accepting a pro-Russia “peace plan” that would include Kyiv handing territory to Moscow. The Europeans have been described as Zelenskyy’s […]
- [Trump Says Hostages Won't Return Unless Hamas Is 'Destroyed' As Group Accepts New Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-says-hostages-wont-return-unless-hamas-is-destroyed-as-group-accepts-new-gaza-truce/): Trump called for strong action, insisting that destruction of the militant group is the only path to securing the hostages’ release
- [UK warns Sally Rooney after novelist pledges to fund Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/uk-warns-sally-rooney-after-novelist-pledges-to-fund-palestine-action/): PM’s office says it is a crime to fund a banned group after award-winning author promises to back pro-Palestine group.
- [Iran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/irans-president-visits-armenia-for-talks-on-us-backed-azerbaijan-corridor/): Iran rejects TRIPP, says the presence of American companies in the region would be ‘worrying’.
- [Texas Democrats ending two-week walkout over gerrymandered US GOP House map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/texas-democrats-ending-two-week-walkout-over-gerrymandered-us-gop-house-map/): California Democrats have advanced countereffort to redraw their congressional boundaries, against Trump’s push.
- [US Shifts Posture, Moves Radars, Air Defence in Iraq, Iran Urges to Prepare for "Another War" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/us-shifts-posture-moves-radars-air-defence-in-iraq-iran-urges-to-prepare-for-another-war-4k/): An Iranian lawmaker claimed Iran can target US cities like Washington and New York from ships positioned within 2,000 km offshore. He also said all European countries are within the range of Iran’s missiles. Iran demonstrated this capability by dispatching warships into the Atlantic in 2021, though such missions challenge its aging fleet. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Zelensky Slams “Cynical” Russian Strikes As Trump Urges Concessions, Vance Joins Oval Office Meet|4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelensky-slams-cynical-russian-strikes-as-trump-urges-concessions-vance-joins-oval-office-meet4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia should not be “rewarded” for its war, hours before high-stakes talks with US counterpart Donald TrumpRussia fired at least 140 drones and four ballistic missiles at Ukraine between late Sunday and early Monday, the Ukrainian air force saidA Russian drone attack on a five-story apartment block in Kharkiv killed […]
- [In Gaza, death does not come all at once. It comes in instalments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/in-gaza-death-does-not-come-all-at-once-it-comes-in-instalments/): The fate of the Noufal family echoes the tragedy of Palestinian families slowly being wiped out by genocide.
- [Russia pounds Ukraine, kills more civilians before White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/russia-pounds-ukraine-kills-more-civilians-before-white-house-meeting/): Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy says attacks on civilians are ‘demonstrative and cynical’ before high-stakes talks.
- [Zelensky Brings Reinforcements To The White House As Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelensky-brings-reinforcements-to-the-white-house-as-trump-aligns-more-closely-with-putin-4k/): An array of European prime ministers and presidents are flying into Washington for the meeting with President Trump and President Zelensky to make sure that Ukraine survives. After his recent meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska, Trump seems to be moving closer to Kremlin’s position, which is no ceasefire, but an overall peace agreement […]
- [Norway Royal Scandal: Crown Princess' Son Charged With Rape, Assault In 32-Count Indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/norway-royal-scandal-crown-princess-son-charged-with-rape-assault-in-32-count-indictment/): Marius Borg Hoiby, who holds no royal title but became a public figure after his mother married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001
- [After Putin's Tip, Trump Vows To Remove Mail-In Ballots From US. Here's How This Voting Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/after-putins-tip-trump-vows-to-remove-mail-in-ballots-from-us-heres-how-this-voting-works/): Trump has long pressed his fellow Republicans to try harder to overhaul the US voting system.
- [New Zealand MP suspended over Gaza calls for action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/new-zealand-mp-suspended-over-gaza-calls-for-action/): New Zealand Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says pressure is mounting on governments to end the genocide in Gaza.
- [Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/greeces-crete-sees-surge-in-boat-arrivals-despite-harsher-detention-policy/): Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July.
- [Qatari PM, Egyptian president back efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/qatari-pm-egyptian-president-back-efforts-to-reach-gaza-ceasefire/): Previous indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by mediators, ended without any results to end the war.
- [‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/flames-that-consumed-the-hills-portugal-spain-reel-from-wildfires/): Emergency services are under strain due to the ‘worst’ fires in Portugal in years, Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego says.
- [Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/will-iraq-integrate-the-popular-mobilization-forces-into-the-state/): Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.
- [China Slams Trump Claim On Xi Promising Not To Invade Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/china-slams-trump-claim-on-xi-promising-not-to-invade-taiwan/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Trump Asks Zelenskyy To Give Up NATO Wish Despite Europe's Backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-zelenskyy-meeting-live-updates-trump-asks-zelenskyy-to-give-up-nato-wish-despite-europes-backing/): Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting in Washington Live Updates: US President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy, other European leaders over Russia-Ukraine war today.
- ['Counterterroism A Priority': Jaishankar Meets Chinese FM, Looks To Move Past 'Difficult Period'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/counterterroism-a-priority-jaishankar-meets-chinese-fm-looks-to-move-past-difficult-period/): The EAM also highlighted the need for maintaining and enhancing stability in the global economy in the current environment
- [Hamas to "Use Hostages as Shield" to Stop 80,000 Troops in Gaza City, Houthis Target Israel |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/hamas-to-use-hostages-as-shield-to-stop-80000-troops-in-gaza-city-houthis-target-israel-4k/): IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir has outlined plans for a major ground operation in Gaza City involving at least 80,000 soldiers in brigade-sized combat teams. The forces will encircle and aim to conquer Gaza City to destroy Hamas. The operation, accompanied by the air force, will begin moving into new areas of […]
- ['What Timeline Is This?': Internet Reacts As Cambridge Adds Viral Gen Z Slang To Dictionary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/what-timeline-is-this-internet-reacts-as-cambridge-adds-viral-gen-z-slang-to-dictionary/): Internet users were quick to express their mixed feelings about the additions, especially those that emerged from online meme culture
- [Google agrees $36m fine for anti-competitive deals with Australia telcos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/google-agrees-36m-fine-for-anti-competitive-deals-with-australia-telcos/): The company agrees it acted against rules by making two telcos pre-install its search application on Android phones.
- [Palestinian reporter’s remains discovered, weeks after her killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/palestinian-reporters-remains-discovered-weeks-after-her-killing/): Journalist Marwa Musallam was buried alive by an Israeli air strike in Gaza, her remains were found 45 days later.
- [Israelis hold major protests and strike against Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/israelis-hold-major-protests-and-strike-against-gaza-war/): Hundreds of thousands of Israelis flooded Tel Aviv’s streets to demand an end to the war on Gaza.
- [New Pakistan monsoon deluge kills 20 people: Local officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/new-pakistan-monsoon-deluge-kills-20-people-local-officials/): Rains sweep away villages in worst-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as rescuers search for 150 missing people.
- ['Thanks For The Insights': PM Modi Gets Putin’s Call On Trump Meeting, Renews Ukraine Peace Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/thanks-for-the-insights-pm-modi-gets-putins-call-on-trump-meeting-renews-ukraine-peace-appeal/): The PM underlined India’s consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the conflict and reiterated India’s support for all efforts in this regard
- [South Korea And US Begin Large-Scale Ulchi Freedom Shield Joint Military Drills | Kim | North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/south-korea-and-us-begin-large-scale-ulchi-freedom-shield-joint-military-drills-kim-north-korea/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [The World's Deadliest Nuclear Bomb Is 3,000X Stronger Than Hiroshima, This Country Owns It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/the-worlds-deadliest-nuclear-bomb-is-3000x-stronger-than-hiroshima-this-country-owns-it/): The Tsar Bomba, made by the Soviet Union in 1961, is the world’s most powerful nuclear bomb. Its 50-megaton yield is 3,000 times stronger than the Hiroshima bomb.
- [Trump-Zelensky meeting: What’s the schedule,  what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-zelensky-meeting-whats-the-schedule-whats-at-stake/): European leaders will accompany the Ukrainian president in a united front when they meet Donald Trump.
- [Israel’s turn to ‘comply’: US envoy after Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/israels-turn-to-comply-us-envoy-after-lebanon-moves-to-disarm-hezbollah/): Barrack said plan to disarm Hezbollah also ‘requires Israel’s cooperation’ to keep up its end of the deal.
- [Ahead Of Trump Meeting, Zelenskyy Says Russian Strikes 'Humiliate' Diplomatic Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/ahead-of-trump-meeting-zelenskyy-says-russian-strikes-humiliate-diplomatic-efforts/): Reiterating that the war must be ended, Zelenskyy demanded reliable security guarantees for Ukraine
- [‘Enhance Mutual Trust, Manage Differences’: What China Expects From Wang Yi’s India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/enhance-mutual-trust-manage-differences-what-china-expects-from-wang-yis-india-visit/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Delhi to boost political trust and maintain high-level exchanges with India, meeting PM Modi, S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval.
- [Israel starving Gaza: 263 dead from starvation, including 112 children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/israel-starving-gaza-263-dead-from-starvation-including-112-children/): More and more people in Gaza are dying from a man-made famine caused by Israel’s blockade on essential food supplies.
- [Amnesty slams Israel for ‘deliberately starving’ Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/amnesty-slams-israel-for-deliberately-starving-palestinians-in-gaza/): Rights group condemns Israel for ‘systematically destroying the health, wellbeing, social fabric of Palestinian life’.
- [Hopes for survivors fade as Pakistan rescuers search for 150 still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/hopes-for-survivors-fade-as-pakistan-rescuers-search-for-150-still-missing/): Flash floods killed more than 344 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in northern Pakistan.
- [Real Madrid vs Osasuna: La Liga – team news, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/real-madrid-vs-osasuna-la-liga-team-news-start-time-lineups/): Real Madrid begin their quest to win back the La Liga crown from Barcelona when they host Osasuna at the Bernabeu.
- [Humanoid robots race, tumble at China’s first ‘robot Olympics’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/humanoid-robots-race-tumble-at-chinas-first-robot-olympics/): Beijing hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games with 500 androids competing in sports and tasks.
- ["Putin Not Going To Stop Until..." Mike Pence Criticizes Trump's 'Velvet Glove' Treatment With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/putin-not-going-to-stop-until-mike-pence-criticizes-trumps-velvet-glove-treatment-with-putin/): Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Trump to bring the “hammer” down on Vladimir Putin and push for additional sanctions against Russia. Pence commended Trump for seeking peace in Ukraine following the president’s Alaska summit with the Russian President, but implored him to ramp up the pressure in order to cut a peace deal. […]
- [Trump Tells Zelensky to Give Up Crimea, NATO Goals, Rubio Denies "Bullying", Russia Hits Ukraine |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-tells-zelensky-to-give-up-crimea-nato-goals-rubio-denies-bullying-russia-hits-ukraine-4k/): A Russian drone attack struck a five-story apartment building in Kharkiv early on August 18, killing five people, including children, and injuring over a dozen others. The attack caused fires on multiple floors and reduced parts of the building to rubble. Earlier, the city was also hit by a ballistic missile that wounded at least […]
- [Did US First Lady Melania Trump Use AI To Write ‘Peace Letter’ To Putin In Alaska?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/did-us-first-lady-melania-trump-use-ai-to-write-peace-letter-to-putin-in-alaska/): Even as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy publicly thanked Melania Trump for highlighting the plight of children, the letter led to questions on whether it was generated using AI
- [Russia Fires Ballistic Missile at Kharkiv, Kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelensky Lands in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/russia-fires-ballistic-missile-at-kharkiv-kills-9-in-ukraine-as-zelensky-lands-in-us/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Swiss Watchmaker 'Swatch' Apologises, Pulls Down Advertisement After Online Backlash in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/swiss-watchmaker-swatch-apologises-pulls-down-advertisement-after-online-backlash-in-china/): Swiss watchmaker Swatch apologised and pulled its ads in China after backlash over a model’s ‘slanted eye’ pose, criticised as racist.
- [Limiting India In Kabul? Pakistan To Host Afghan Opposition Leaders, Including Ahmad Massoud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/limiting-india-in-kabul-pakistan-to-host-afghan-opposition-leaders-including-ahmad-massoud/): Sources say discussions could pave way for Resistance Council to establish a formal office in Pakistan — a move reminiscent of the Taliban’s political bureau once hosted in Doha.
- ['Taiwan Issue An Internal Matter': China Reacts To Trump's 'Xi Won't Invade' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/taiwan-issue-an-internal-matter-china-reacts-to-trumps-xi-wont-invade-remark/): China considers Taiwan to be part of its own territory and has repeatedly vowed to ‘reunify’ with the self-governed, democratic island.
- [Truck Driver's Illegal U-Turn Kills Three In Florida; Dashcam Video Shows Horrifying Moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/truck-drivers-illegal-u-turn-kills-three-in-florida-dashcam-video-shows-horrifying-moment/): The driver, identified as Harjinder Singh, has been living in the United States illegally since 2018, according to officials.
- [India’s purchase of Russian oil has to stop, says US trade adviser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/indias-purchase-of-russian-oil-has-to-stop-says-us-trade-adviser/): The US official accuses India of cozying up to China and Russia, as Trump admin mounts further pressure on New Delhi.
- [Myanmar’s military government announces elections for December 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/myanmars-military-government-announces-elections-for-december-28/): Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility.
- [Left-wing government ousted in historic Bolivia election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/left-wing-government-ousted-in-historic-bolivia-election/): Bolivia is heading to its first ever presidential run-off vote after an election that confirmed the ousting of the left-
- ["Putin Wants Ukraine to Surrender..." Macron calls Russia's Peace Offer “Capitulation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/putin-wants-ukraine-to-surrender-macron-calls-russias-peace-offer-capitulation/): French President Emmanuel Macron declared he has a “firm belief” that Vladimir Putin does not seek peace in Ukraine. Speaking before the Trump-Zelensky summit in Washington, he warned that Moscow’s proposals amount to surrender and reaffirmed that true peace must uphold sovereignty, international law and long-term stability. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What Happened When Zelensky Last Met Trump At White House, Will There Be A Rematch? | Russia Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/what-happened-when-zelensky-last-met-trump-at-white-house-will-there-be-a-rematch-russia-ukraine/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the Oval Office for the first time since a unprecedented tense exchange with Donald Trump saw their talks cut short and question marks raised over the future US’ support for Ukraine. At the February 28 meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelensky on live television, accusing him […]
- [Spain Deploys 500 More Troops To Contain 20 Major Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/spain-deploys-500-more-troops-to-contain-20-major-wildfires-amid-extreme-heat/): Spain deployed 500 more soldiers to combat 20 major wildfires, which continue to threaten homes in Galicia.
- [5 Killed In Russian Drone Attack On Ukraine City Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Talks In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/5-killed-in-russian-drone-attack-on-ukraine-city-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-talks-in-washington/): Russia launched four drones on a five-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Monday, reducing part of it to rubble and sparking fires on three floors.
- [Test For Trump, Gamble For Zelenskyy, Stakes For Europe: Why Washington Could Outweigh Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/test-for-trump-gamble-for-zelenskyy-stakes-for-europe-why-washington-could-outweigh-alaska/): After an inconclusive summit in Alaska, US President Donald Trump hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House today, joined by Europe’s leaders in a bid to shape Ukraine’s future
- [Pakistan Flash Floods Leave Over 340 Dead; Mass Funerals, Rescue Chopper Crash Deepen Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/pakistan-flash-floods-leave-over-340-dead-mass-funerals-rescue-chopper-crash-deepen-crisis/): The worst-hit region is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where entire villages have been washed away, said officials
- [Pakistan Minister Echoes Army Chief Asim Munir's 'India Like Mercedes' Analogy | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/pakistan-minister-echoes-army-chief-asim-munirs-india-like-mercedes-analogy-video/): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi recalled Asim Munir’s “crude analogy”, where he compared India to a “shining Mercedes” and Pakistan to a “dump truck”.
- [Why Is US Sparing China But Targeting India Over Russian Oil? Marco Rubio Says...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/why-is-us-sparing-china-but-targeting-india-over-russian-oil-marco-rubio-says/): Relations between India and the US were strained after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including a 25% duty for purchasing Russian oil.
- [From Keir Starmer To Macron, Decoding Trump's Bonds With European Leaders Heading To White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/from-keir-starmer-to-macron-decoding-trumps-bonds-with-european-leaders-heading-to-white-house/): The appearance with Zelenskyy seems aimed at projecting unity and avoiding a repeat of the tense February meeting, during which Trump publicly lashed out at the Ukrainian leader
- [Hamas Rejects Israel's Plan For Gaza Relocation, Decries 'New Wave Of Genocide'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/hamas-rejects-israels-plan-for-gaza-relocation-decries-new-wave-of-genocide/): The Israeli military had earlier said it was preparing to relocate residents from combat zones to the south of the Gaza Strip “to ensure their safety”.
- ['Pakistan Paying 10% Development Funds To Terror Group': JUI-F Chief's Scathing Attack On Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/pakistan-paying-10-development-funds-to-terror-group-jui-f-chiefs-scathing-attack-on-govt/): Speaking at an All Parties Conference, Fazl warned that the state had “failed to protect its people, their lives and property,” leaving citizens at the mercy of armed groups.
- [Bolivia to hold presidential run-off between centrist and right-winger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/bolivia-to-hold-presidential-run-off-between-centrist-and-right-winger/): Early results show centrist Rodrigo Paz in the lead, with 32.8 percent of the vote.
- [Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-says-ukraines-zelenskyy-could-end-war-almost-immediately/): US president ramps up pressure on Ukrainian leader to accept deal with Russia ahead of talks in Washington, DC.
- [Putin's Bodyguards Carried 'Poop Suitcase' For Summit With Trump In Alaska. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/putins-bodyguards-carried-poop-suitcase-for-summit-with-trump-in-alaska-heres-why/): According to reports, the idea is to protect the Russian President’s privacy and prevent foreign powers from gaining insight into his health using his stool samples
- [Alaska Summit Takeaways: Putin’s Gains, Trump’s Setbacks, And Kyiv’s Uneasy Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/alaska-summit-takeaways-putins-gains-trumps-setbacks-and-kyivs-uneasy-relief/): From red-carpet optics to Trump’s shift on ceasefire and sanctions, the Anchorage meeting left Putin with quiet wins while Ukraine took comfort in the absence of a land-swap deal
- [Prince William, Kate Middleton’s Relocation To 'Forever Home' Forces Two Neighbours To Shift: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/prince-william-kate-middletons-relocation-to-forever-home-forces-two-neighbours-to-shift-report/): The Prince and Princess of Wales have been living at Adelaide Cottage in Berkshire, England, since 2022, but they are set to relocate this year.
- [Trump Snubs 'Fake News' Claiming He Suffered 'Major Defeat' During Talks With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-snubs-fake-news-claiming-he-suffered-major-defeat-during-talks-with-putin/): Trump lashed out at reports that he suffered a “major defeat” during the Alaska summit with Putin, after the meeting ended without a deal on the Ukraine war.
- [World News Live Updates: Putin Agrees To NATO-Style Security Guarantees For Ukraine, US Envoy Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/world-news-live-updates-putin-agrees-to-nato-style-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-us-envoy-says/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Crimea Already Lost': Zelenskyy Signals No More Land Swaps With Russia Ahead Of Trump Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/crimea-already-lost-zelenskyy-signals-no-more-land-swaps-with-russia-ahead-of-trump-meeting/): Zelenskyy, who arrived in the US to meet Trump, said Ukraine had already lost Crimea and parts of Donbas, which he accused Putin of using as a “springboard” for new attacks.
- [More than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/more-than-40-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-nigerias-sokoto/): Officials say about 10 people rescued after accident in African country’s northwestern region.
- ['He Can End The War': Trump Pushes Zelenskyy To Accept Peace Deal, Rules Out NATO Entry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/he-can-end-the-war-trump-pushes-zelenskyy-to-accept-peace-deal-rules-out-nato-entry/): Trump pressed Zelenskyy to end the war in Ukraine, citing the example of the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 under the Obama administration, after his talks with Putin.
- ['US Watching India-Pak Situation Every Single Day': Rubio Warns Truce Deals Can Collapse Quickly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/us-watching-india-pak-situation-every-single-day-rubio-warns-truce-deals-can-collapse-quickly/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that ceasefire agreements are fragile and “can fall apart quickly” since maintaining them is a challenge
- [Zelenskyy Hails 'Historic' US Offer Of Security Guarantees For Ukraine Ahead Of Meeting Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelenskyy-hails-historic-us-offer-of-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-ahead-of-meeting-trump/): Zelenskyy said the US offer for NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine was a significant step toward a potential peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- [European Leaders To Join Zelenskyy During His Meeting With Trump In Washington Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/european-leaders-to-join-zelenskyy-during-his-meeting-with-trump-in-washington-today/): Trump hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week in hopes of a peace deal, after which the Russian side has reportedly agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,271](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1271/): Here are the key events on day 1,271 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/iraq-starts-mass-grave-excavation-from-isil-isis-carnage-south-of-mosul/): The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more.
- [Air Canada flight attendants to continue strike despite government order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/air-canada-flight-attendants-to-continue-strike-despite-government-order/): Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.
- [Can a national dialogue solve South Africa’s problems?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/can-a-national-dialogue-solve-south-africas-problems/): The process aims to shape the country’s next chapter of democracy, three decades after apartheid.
- [Arsenal capitalise on Bayindir error to win 1-0 at Manchester United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/arsenal-capitalise-on-bayindir-error-to-win-1-0-at-manchester-united/): United’s expensively assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight away win.
- [Spain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/spain-battles-20-big-wildfires-deploys-500-more-soldiers-in-searing-heat/): Authorities are awaiting the arrival of two Dutch water-dumping planes, expected to join other EU aircraft.
- [Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/hong-kong-pro-democracy-activists-granted-asylum-in-australia-and-britain/): Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties.
- [Rubio Says Russia, Ukraine Will Have To Make Concessions For Deal: ‘US Not In Position To...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/rubio-says-russia-ukraine-will-have-to-make-concessions-for-deal-us-not-in-position-to/): Marco Rubio has said that both Russia and Ukraine will have to make concessions in territory in order to reach a peace deal.
- [King Charles Seen Driving Queen Camilla To Church In Scotland In First Summer Outing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/king-charles-seen-driving-queen-camilla-to-church-in-scotland-in-first-summer-outing/): Crathie Kirk is the Royal Family’s usual place of worship when they stay at Balmoral. The King and Queen are in Scotland for their yearly holiday.
- [Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/kuwait-arrests-67-over-illegal-alcohol-production-after-23-deaths/): Kuwait bans the import of alcoholic beverages, but bootleg liquor is sold with no oversight or safety standards.
- [At least 337 killed in Pakistan floods, gov’t defends emergency response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/at-least-337-killed-in-pakistan-floods-govt-defends-emergency-response/): Residents accuse officials of not warning them to evacuate as torrential rain, cloudbursts trigger deadly flooding.
- [Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks, forcing starving Palestinians to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/israel-intensifies-gaza-city-attacks-forcing-starving-palestinians-to-flee/): UN warns of man-made famine in Gaza as starvation deaths rise, Israel steps up plan to ethnically cleanse northern Gaza.
- [Gal Gadot Visits Hostages Square Amid Strike in Israel, Sirens Blare Amid Tel Aviv Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/gal-gadot-visits-hostages-square-amid-strike-in-israel-sirens-blare-amid-tel-aviv-rally/): Actor Gal Gadot met with relatives of hostages held in Gaza as families stepped up their campaign to secure their release by holding a strike across Israel. Gadot was seen speaking on August 17 in Tel Aviv with Lishay Miran Lavi, wife of Omri Miran hostage held in Gaza. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [The upcoming elections will not help stabilise Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/the-upcoming-elections-will-not-help-stabilise-syria/): The country needs a comprehensive justice and accountability process to address past crimes.
- [What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/what-will-the-putin-trump-meeting-mean-for-the-war-in-ukraine/): High-stakes summit in Alaska ends without ceasefire deal.
- [Putin Agreed To ‘Robust’ US Security Guarantees For Ukraine In Meeting With Trump, Claims Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/putin-agreed-to-robust-us-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-in-meeting-with-trump-claims-witkoff/): Putin Agreed To ‘Robust’ US Security Guarantees For Ukraine In Meeting With Trump, Claims Witkoff
- [Marc Marquez extends win streak to six with maiden Austrian MotoGP victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/marc-marquez-extends-win-streak-to-six-with-maiden-austrian-motogp-victory/): Marquez continues his dominance of the 2025 season with a first Austrian GP crown as he closes in on the riders title.
- [US cancels visas for medical evacuation patients from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/17/us-cancels-visas-for-medical-evacuation-patients-from-gaza/): The US State Department has stopped all visitor visas for Palestinians arriving for urgent medical treatment from Gaza.
- [Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/iraq-lebanon-intel-cooperation-leads-to-destruction-of-captagon-factory/): Lebanese army discovered a factory in the eastern Bekaa Valley with large amounts of the addictive stimulant inside.
- [What US, Europe security guarantees for Ukraine could look like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/what-us-europe-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-could-look-like/): Trump, who has ruled out NATO security for Ukraine, sees US role in Kyiv’s security along with Europe
- [Trump proposes Zelenskyy-Putin summit after White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-proposes-zelenskyy-putin-summit-after-white-house-meeting/): Trump announced plans for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit in a last-ditch effort to end the war.
- [Pakistan restores electricity, reopens roads after floods kill hundreds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/pakistan-restores-electricity-reopens-roads-after-floods-kill-hundreds/): Army says military doctors are treating survivors and engineers are repairing damaged infrastructure.
- [Venezuela’s Fight for Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/venezuelas-fight-for-justice/): A lawyer fights to free Venezuelans imprisoned after a crackdown on political dissent.
- [PM Modi, Wang Yi Meet In Delhi As India, China Seek To Reset Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/pm-modi-wang-yi-meet-in-delhi-as-india-china-seek-to-reset-ties/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Modi in New Delhi to improve strained ties post-2020 border clashes. Minister Jaishankar emphasized peace and de-escalation at the border.
- [Belgian Princess To Resume Harvard Studies After Trump Foreign Student Ban Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/belgian-princess-to-resume-harvard-studies-after-trump-foreign-student-ban-halted/): Princess Elisabeth of Belgium will continue her studies at Harvard after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s ban on foreign students.
- [Wang Yi's Visit to India: A Diplomatic Turning Point Amidst Global Tensions | Plain Speak | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/wang-yis-visit-to-india-a-diplomatic-turning-point-amidst-global-tensions-plain-speak-news18/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s two-day visit to India marks a pivotal moment in India-China relations, aiming to rebuild trust and address key issues like trade deficits and border tensions, amidst shifting global dynamics and strained India-US ties. n18oc_world
- [Finnish MP Dies By Suicide Inside Parliament Building Weeks After Revealing Health Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/finnish-mp-dies-by-suicide-inside-parliament-building-weeks-after-revealing-health-battle/): Peltonen, a first-term MP from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was confirmed dead around 11 am local time (8 am GMT) on Tuesday
- [Trump Says Putin 'Tired' Of Ukraine War But May Resist Peace Deal: 'You Never Know'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-says-putin-tired-of-ukraine-war-but-may-resist-peace-deal-you-never-know/): Donald Trump said he hopes Vladimir Putin will end Ukraine war while acknowledging that the Russian President may not want a deal.
- [In Gaza City, we are saying goodbye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/in-gaza-city-we-are-saying-goodbye/): Forced expulsion is looming and we know this time we may never see our homes again.
- [ISIL-backed rebels kill dozens in a week of attacks in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/isil-backed-rebels-kill-dozens-in-a-week-of-attacks-in-dr-congo/): A week of attacks by ISIL-backed rebel group Allied Democratic Forces has killed more than 50 people in eastern DR Congo
- [Netanyahu says Israel ‘betrayed’ by Australia as relations plunge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/netanyahu-says-israel-betrayed-by-australia-as-relations-plunge/): Netanyahu says Israel has been ‘betrayed’ by Australia’s leader, as relations plunge to new lows.
- [Disabled Palestinian woman can’t evacuate Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/disabled-palestinian-woman-cant-evacuate-gaza-city/): Suha Maqat, a once celebrated para-athlete, is trapped in Gaza City, alone and blind in one eye.
- [Ukraine Offers $150 Bn Arms Deal for Trump Backing, Starmer "Coached" Zelensky on Handling Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/ukraine-offers-150-bn-arms-deal-for-trump-backing-starmer-coached-zelensky-on-handling-trump-4k/): Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev mocked European leaders after the White House summit with Donald Trump, saying they failed to sway him. He called the EU’s stance submissive toward Trump and questioned what position Ukraine’s Zelensky would adopt on guarantees and territory after returning home. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel attacks displacement shelters to force Palestinians to southern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/israel-attacks-displacement-shelters-to-force-palestinians-to-southern-gaza/): Israel is ethnically cleansing the central neighborhood of Zeitoun in Gaza by bombing homes and displacement centres.
- [75% Of US Refugee Slots May Go To White South Africans As Trump Backs ‘Genocide’ Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/75-of-us-refugee-slots-may-go-to-white-south-africans-as-trump-backs-genocide-claims/): The Trump administration may allocate 30,000 of a 40,000 refugee cap to white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners, shifting from prioritizing those fleeing war or persecution.
- [Trump Rules Out Ukraine's NATO Entry, Calls It 'Buffer' Between Russia, Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-rules-out-ukraines-nato-entry-calls-it-buffer-between-russia-europe/): Trump met Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington, describing the talks as a “very good, early step” for ending the war.
- [Sweden moves entire church across Kiruna city for mine expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/sweden-moves-entire-church-across-kiruna-city-for-mine-expansion/): The relocation of the 113-year-old church is part of a 30-year project to move about 3,000 homes in the city.
- [Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/why-does-russia-want-ukraines-donbas-region/): Russia seeks Donbas for strategic, economic, and symbolic purposes, but experts say Moscow’s claims are dubious.
- [How Trump falsely claims US is the ‘only country’ that uses mail-in voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/how-trump-falsely-claims-us-is-the-only-country-that-uses-mail-in-voting/): Trump opposes postal voting, claiming inaccuracies, but many countries use the system.
- ['No Change In India's Position On Taiwan': Govt Sources Rebut Chinese Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/no-change-in-indias-position-on-taiwan-govt-sources-rebut-chinese-claims/): A Chinese statement insinuated that external affairs minister S Jaishankar had acknowledged Taiwan as a part of China during his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi
- ['NATO Spirit, Minus Membership': Indian Sources Assess Trump's Meet With Zelenskyy, European Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/nato-spirit-minus-membership-indian-sources-assess-trumps-meet-with-zelenskyy-european-leaders/): While Ukraine has long sought NATO membership, the American proposal points towards a parallel arrangement — similar in spirit to NATO’s Article 5, but without formal accession.
- [Asia Cup 2025: India select Gill, Bumrah for T20 squad, Jaisawal out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/asia-cup-2025-india-select-gill-bumrah-for-t20-squad-jaisawal-out/): Test skipper Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah made the cut with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer the biggest omissions.
- [Trump Quips About Canceling 2028 Elections if US is at War After Zelensky Says...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-quips-about-canceling-2028-elections-if-us-is-at-war-after-zelensky-says/): During an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on ending the war with Russia, President Trump appears to imply that the 2028 elections could be cancelled if the US is at war.. . . n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi To Visit Pakistan After India Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-visit-pakistan-after-india-trip/): The top Chinese diplomat will undertake a two-day visit beginning on August 21 to co-chair the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.
- [Six Tesla Cars Go Up In Flames In Los Angeles | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/six-tesla-cars-go-up-in-flames-in-los-angeles-video/): A truck carrying eight Tesla cars caught fire on I-5 in Los Angeles, damaging six od them. However, no injuries were reported in the incident.
- [North Korea's Kim Calls for Rapid Nuclear Buildup as Us-south korea Start Military Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/north-koreas-kim-calls-for-rapid-nuclear-buildup-as-us-south-korea-start-military-drills/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country needed to rapidly expand its nuclear armament and called U.S.-South Korea military exercises an “obvious expression of their will to provoke war” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Sure, I'll Meet Him': Putin Told Trump He Was Ready For Zelenskyy Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/sure-ill-meet-him-putin-told-trump-he-was-ready-for-zelenskyy-talks/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Putin’s willingness to meet Zelenskyy is significant, as dialogue was absent for three and a half years during a stalemated war.
- [Meta Faces Probe Over AI ‘Sensual’ Chats With Children: 'All For A Quick Buck'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/meta-faces-probe-over-ai-sensual-chats-with-children-all-for-a-quick-buck/): A leaked document suggested that Meta’s AI might engage in inappropriate chats with kids. Meta has denied this claim.
- [Kim Jong Un pledges to speed up nuclear build-up over US-South Korea drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/kim-jong-un-pledges-to-speed-up-nuclear-build-up-over-us-south-korea-drills/): North Korea’s leader threatens to speed up Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal expansion over a sign of ‘hostile intent’.
- [Russia-Ukraine War: Who Is Winning After 3.5 Years? Who Conquered More Land?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/russia-ukraine-war-who-is-winning-after-3-5-years-who-conquered-more-land/): The Russia-Ukraine conflict began with Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and escalated in 2022 with a full invasion, and today, Russia controls 20% of Ukraine
- [Dramatic Video Shows US Air Force Plane Flying Into Eye Of Hurricane Erin | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/dramatic-video-shows-us-air-force-plane-flying-into-eye-of-hurricane-erin-watch/): A US Air Force Reserve plane flew straight into the eye of Hurricane Erin, with footage showing the pilot navigating fierce storm conditions.
- [Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, domestic violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/son-of-norways-crown-princess-charged-with-rape-domestic-violence/): Marius Borg Hoiby faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with 32 criminal offences, including rape.
- [‘Shameful’: UN says 383 aid workers killed last year, nearly half in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/shameful-un-says-383-aid-workers-killed-last-year-nearly-half-in-gaza/): The highest number of attacks on aid workers was in Palestinian territory, followed by Sudan, the UN says.
- [Israeli politician forcibly removed from Knesset podium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/israeli-politician-forcibly-removed-from-knesset-podium/): Ofer Cassif is an Israeli politician who was removed from the Knesset podium for genocide remark.
- [Trump May Send US Troops to Ukraine? Zelensky, Putin to Face-off, Macron Seeks No Limit on Army |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-may-send-us-troops-to-ukraine-zelensky-putin-to-face-off-macron-seeks-no-limit-on-army-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to a one-on-one summit within two weeks to end the war, following a phone call between Putin and US President Donald Trump, who paused a meeting with European leaders and Zelensky to make the call. The conversation was described as frank and constructive, lasting around […]
- [A Tiny Island’s Big Secret | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/a-tiny-islands-big-secret-true-crime-reports/): In a place so isolated, can justice ever truly reach the people who need it most?
- [In Israel, protests against war on Gaza are “growing”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/in-israel-protests-against-war-on-gaza-are-growing/): “We are seeing a larger and growing number of Israelis resisting the war.”
- [Pakistan floods and cloudbursts visualised in maps and satellite images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/pakistan-floods-and-cloudbursts-visualised-in-maps-and-satellite-images/): Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro to mobilise millions in militia over US ‘threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/venezuelas-maduro-to-mobilise-millions-in-militia-over-us-threats/): The move comes after the US doubles the bounty for Maduro’s arrest to $50m and deploys three warships in the Caribbean.
- [UK drops mandate for Apple ‘back door’, US spy chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/uk-drops-mandate-for-apple-back-door-us-spy-chief-says/): Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says change upholds privacy of US users.
- ["No Shift In India’s Taiwan Policy": India Reaffirms Stance On Taiwan Amid Chinese FM's India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/no-shift-in-indias-taiwan-policy-india-reaffirms-stance-on-taiwan-amid-chinese-fms-india-visit/): Breaking | Amid Chinese FM Wang Yi’s visit to Delhi, India reaffirms its stance on Taiwan. MEA sources clarify there is no shift in India’s Taiwan policy. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,272](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1272/): Here are the key events on day 1,272 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/wildfires-rage-across-spain-and-portugal-as-record-area-of-land-burned/): Wildfires in Spain and Portugal burn record land and force evacuations as heatwave and drought spur the flames.
- [Chinese FM Wang Yi Begins 2-Day Visit To Delhi, Meets EAM Jaishankar, Looks To Move Ahead Of Past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/chinese-fm-wang-yi-begins-2-day-visit-to-delhi-meets-eam-jaishankar-looks-to-move-ahead-of-past/): China’s FM Wang Yi begins 2-day visit to Delhi; meets EAM Jaishankar, NSA Doval. Jaishankar “Differences must not become disputes.” All eyes on India-China talks amid LAC tensions. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Zelensky-Putin to Discuss territories, Ukraine Security Guarantees to Be Formalised “in 10 Days"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/zelensky-putin-to-discuss-territories-ukraine-security-guarantees-to-be-formalised-in-10-days/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (August 18) after his meeting with US President Donald Trump and European leaders that security guarantees for Kyiv will likely be “formalised on paper within the next week to 10 days”.. . . n18oc_crux
- [Carlos Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open final after Jannik Sinner retires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/carlos-alcaraz-wins-cincinnati-open-final-after-jannik-sinner-retires/): The defending champ pulls out with illness, raising questions about his preparations before next Sunday’s US Open.
- [World News Live Updates: US Envoy Mediates Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Talks Focused On Hezbollah Disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/world-news-live-updates-us-envoy-mediates-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-talks-focused-on-hezbollah-disarmament/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Two Sikh Men Assaulted In UK's Wolverhampton, Turban Removed, Video Emerges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/two-sikh-men-assaulted-in-uks-wolverhampton-turban-removed-video-emerges/): Two elderly Sikh men were assaulted in Wolverhampton, UK, on August 15, during which one victim’s turban was forcibly removed. Three teenagers were arrested, a report claimed.
- [Zelensky Ready to Face Putin, Refuses to Cede Land, Says Security Guarantees to Be Signed in 10 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/zelensky-ready-to-face-putin-refuses-to-cede-land-says-security-guarantees-to-be-signed-in-10-days/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (August 18) after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders that security guarantees for Kyiv will likely be “formalised on paper within the next week to 10 days”.Trump told Zelenskiy on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any deal to […]
- [Zelensky's Charm Offensive, Trump Vows Security Guarantees for Ukraine: Key Takeaways from US Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/zelenskys-charm-offensive-trump-vows-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-key-takeaways-from-us-summit/): Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.Hopes of a breakthrough rose after Trump said he had spoken by phone with Russian counterpart Putin — whom […]
- [China Is Ready To Address 3 Key Concerns On India: Rare Earths, Fertilisers, Tunnel Boring Machines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/china-is-ready-to-address-3-key-concerns-on-india-rare-earths-fertilisers-tunnel-boring-machines/): | is ready to address 3 key concerns on .The needs of rare earths, fertilisers, tunnel boring machines: Sources n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [What to know about Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/what-to-know-about-trumps-talks-with-zelenskyy-and-european-leaders/): US president proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in latest push to end the war in Ukraine.
- [‘You Look Fabulous’: Reporter’s Compliment Sparks Zelenskyy Joke At White House, Trump Joins In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/you-look-fabulous-reporters-compliment-sparks-zelenskyy-joke-at-white-house-trump-joins-in/): When he returned to Washington in August 2025, Ukraine President Zelenskyy surprised observers by appearing in a tailored black suit, unlike his last meeting with Trump.
- [Fatal Florida Crash By Indian-Origin Truck Driver Sparks Team Trump Vs California Governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/fatal-florida-crash-by-indian-origin-truck-driver-sparks-team-trump-vs-california-governor/): A semi-truck driver, who is an illegal immigrant, attempted a U-turn on the Florida turnpike, resulting in the trailer jackknifing and colliding with a minivan.
- [Show Of Unity, Security Talks And More Meetings: Key Takeaways From Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/show-of-unity-security-talks-and-more-meetings-key-takeaways-from-trump-zelenskyy-meeting/): The White House meeting came shortly after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which ended without securing a ceasefire. 
- [No Ceasefire Yet, But A Promise Of Talks: Was The Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting A Turning Point?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/no-ceasefire-yet-but-a-promise-of-talks-was-the-trump-zelenskyy-meeting-a-turning-point/): Zelenskyy gained respect and visibility, but Trump’s shifting stance and Moscow’s silence raise doubts about how close peace, or a deal, really is
- [Trump proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in push to end Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-proposes-putin-zelenskyy-summit-in-push-to-end-ukraine-war/): US president says security guarantees for Ukraine could be provided by European countries with ‘coordination’ by the US.
- ['Frank And Constructive': Putin And Trump Discuss 'Idea' Of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/frank-and-constructive-putin-and-trump-discuss-idea-of-direct-russia-ukraine-talks/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to the “idea” of direct talks with Ukraine, as he spoke by phone with Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
- [Kremlin Aide Confirms Trump-Putin 40 Minutes Phone Call | Ukraine Russia Peace Deal | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/kremlin-aide-confirms-trump-putin-40-minutes-phone-call-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-news18/): | aide confirms – 40 minutes phone callUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear during his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump that Kyiv will not agree to a ceasefire without firm security guarantees. Zelenskyy’s remarks highlight the deep mistrust between Ukraine and Russia, even as Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir […]
- [After White House Talks On Ukraine, Trump Says He Plans To Set Up A Zelenskyy-Putin Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/after-white-house-talks-on-ukraine-trump-says-he-plans-to-set-up-a-zelenskyy-putin-meeting/): | After White House talks on , says he plans to set up a – meetingNo date yet for Putin meet says Zelensky n18oc_liven18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ukraine Offers $100 Billion Arms, $50 Billion Drone Deals To Win US Security Guarantees: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/ukraine-offers-100-billion-arms-50-billion-drone-deals-to-win-us-security-guarantees-report/): The proposals were circulated among European partners ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled talks at the White House with President Donald Trump
- [Zelenskyy Says Ukraine To Buy $90 Bn In US Weapons Amid Push For Security Guarantees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-to-buy-90-bn-in-us-weapons-amid-push-for-security-guarantees/): Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided approximately $66.9 billion in military assistance, as of early 2025.
- ['Weapons, Intelligence... Everything': Zelenskyy On Security Guarantees He Needs From US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/weapons-intelligence-everything-zelenskyy-on-security-guarantees-he-needs-from-us/): Zelenskyy said he requires “everything” from the US in security guarantees, including weapons, training, intelligence, and a strong army, to reach a war-ending deal.
- [From Putin’s Courage To Ukraine’s Security Guarantees: What Did EU Leaders Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/from-putins-courage-to-ukraines-security-guarantees-what-did-eu-leaders-say/): European leaders, many of whom participated in the White House discussions, shared their impressions with the media afterward.
- [Putin To Meet Zelenskyy Within Two Weeks, EU Leaders Confirm After White House Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/putin-to-meet-zelenskyy-within-two-weeks-eu-leaders-confirm-after-white-house-talks/): This development reportedly stems from a phone call placed by President Trump to Putin during the Oval Office discussions.
- [Trump Interrupts Zelenskyy, EU Meeting At White House To Call Putin: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-interrupts-zelenskyy-eu-meeting-at-white-house-to-call-putin-report/): According to reports, European leaders were not present during the phone call between Trump and Putin.
- [Trump Says US, Europe Will Be "Involved" In Ukraine Security Guarantees, "Ceasefire Not Needed"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-says-us-europe-will-be-involved-in-ukraine-security-guarantees-ceasefire-not-needed/): President Trump said a ceasefire was not needed for Russia-Ukraine peace, backing a position staked out by Vladimir Putin, whom he met last weekTrump however, refused to say whether he will commit US troops to “NATO-like” security guarantees for Ukraine 0:00 INTRO 2:25 EUROPEAN LEADERS SEEK ARTICLE 5-STYLE GUARANTEES FOR UKRAINE6:52 RUSSIAN STRIKES “KILL 14” […]
- [ISIL-backed rebels killed at least 52 people in eastern DR Congo, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/isil-backed-rebels-killed-at-least-52-people-in-eastern-dr-congo-un-says/): MONUSCO condemns the attacks by the ADF ‘in the strongest possible terms’, the mission’s spokesperson says.
- [Trump Announces ‘Arrangements For Meeting’ Between Putin & Zelenskyy: ‘Location To Be…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-announces-arrangements-for-meeting-between-putin-zelenskyy-location-to-be/): Donald Trump held a meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders and said that he dialled Putin and “began arrangements for a meeting”.
- [Fact Check: AI Image Shows EU Leaders Waiting At White House Before Trump Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/fact-check-ai-image-shows-eu-leaders-waiting-at-white-house-before-trump-meeting/): The Center for Countering Disinformation, a unit under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, has officially debunked the photo.
- [Trump, Zelensky Open To Trilateral With Putin As Macron, European Leaders Push For "Quadrilateral"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-zelensky-open-to-trilateral-with-putin-as-macron-european-leaders-push-for-quadrilateral/): French President Emmanuel Macron called for a four-way meeting including Europeans in response to US President Donald Trump’s hopes of bringing together the Ukrainian and Russian presidents. “I think as a follow up we would need probably a quadrilateral meeting, because when we speak about security guarantees, we speak about the whole security of the […]
- [‘As Crazy As It Sounds’: Trump Caught On Hot Mic Saying Putin ‘Wants To Make Deal’ For Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/as-crazy-as-it-sounds-trump-caught-on-hot-mic-saying-putin-wants-to-make-deal-for-him/): Donald Trump hosted European leaders at White House on Monday. The leaders sought security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.
- [US Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas In 2025 Amid Stricter Immigration Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/us-revokes-over-6000-student-visas-in-2025-amid-stricter-immigration-policies/): The revoked visas reportedly involve students who violated US laws or engaged in activities deemed a threat to national security.
- [Hamas agrees terms for Gaza ceasefire, source tells Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/hamas-agrees-terms-for-gaza-ceasefire-source-tells-al-jazeera/): A Hamas source told Al Jazeera the group has agreed terms for a ceasefire in Gaza, as a step towards ending the war.
- [‘When, Not If’: Trump Confident On Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia, Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/when-not-if-trump-confident-on-trilateral-peace-talks-with-russia-ukraine/): Trump emphasised that diplomatic groundwork is underway following his recent discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Deadly flooding wipes out villages in northwestern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/deadly-flooding-wipes-out-villages-in-northwestern-pakistan/): A new wave of flooding has swept through villages in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reveals key details of private meeting with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/ukraines-zelenskyy-reveals-key-details-of-private-meeting-with-trump/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed key details of his private White House meeting with Donald Trump.
- [MSNBC reveals new name as part of corporate divorce from NBC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/msnbc-reveals-new-name-as-part-of-corporate-divorce-from-nbc/): The US TV network has also been building its own news division separate from NBC News.
- [Trump Says A Ceasefire Is Not Necessary For Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal, Mocks Zelensky Over Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-says-a-ceasefire-is-not-necessary-for-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-mocks-zelensky-over-elections/): During an interaction with Ukraine’s President Zelensky in the oval office, Donald Trump said, “I don’t think you need a ceasefire,” a stark reversal from his comments going into the meeting with Putin. “I like the concept of a ceasefire for one reason, because you’d stop killing people immediately, as opposed to in two weeks […]
- [Trump Recalls 2024 Assassination Attempt During 'Family Photo' With EU Leaders | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-recalls-2024-assassination-attempt-during-family-photo-with-eu-leaders-watch/): The image captured the moment of an assassination attempt against him during a campaign rally last year.
- [Trump Summit Sees Security Guarantee Demands For Europe: Who Said What At White House Meet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-summit-sees-security-guarantee-demands-for-europe-who-said-what-at-white-house-meet/): Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy and other European leaders at White House and held a multilateral meeting with them on Monday.
- [European Leaders Push Trump Over Ukraine Security Guarantees At White House Meet | Who Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/european-leaders-push-trump-over-ukraine-security-guarantees-at-white-house-meet-who-are-they/): Donald Trump will host the European leaders at the White House on Monday for talks on Ukraine.
- ["You Look Fabulous" President Trump Delighted As Zelensky Ditches Military Gear For All-Black Suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/you-look-fabulous-president-trump-delighted-as-zelensky-ditches-military-gear-for-all-black-suit/): Amid intense discussions of war and peace, a lighthearted moment occurred just now in the Oval Office as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s choice of a black suit was noted by a reporter and President Donald Trump.“You look fabulous in that suit,” said the reporter, Brian Glenn of Real America’s Voice, who questioned Zelensky’s choice of […]
- [Trump Acknowledges Key Role Of European Leaders In Ukraine Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-acknowledges-key-role-of-european-leaders-in-ukraine-peace-efforts/): Zelenskyy was joined by a powerful delegation of European allies, underscoring the importance of the summit.
- [Russia Factory Blast Kills 24, Injures Over 150 In Ryazan Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/russia-factory-blast-kills-24-injures-over-150-in-ryazan-region/): Emergency crews were dispatched immediately to the site, where they worked through the weekend to sift through debris.
- [Trump downplays need for ceasefire before private Zelenskyy meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/trump-downplays-need-for-ceasefire-before-private-zelenskyy-meeting/): Donald Trump talked down the need for a ceasefire to end the Ukraine war as he greeted Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [China angered as Hong Kong activists granted asylum in UK, Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/china-angered-as-hong-kong-activists-granted-asylum-in-uk-australia/): Hong Kong activist Tony Chung and ex-lawmaker Ted Hui have been granted asylum in the UK and Australia.
- [Israeli attacks, forced starvation have killed 62,000 Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/israeli-attacks-forced-starvation-have-killed-62000-palestinians-in-gaza/): Israel is intensifying its strikes on Gaza City, the territory’s largest urban centre, as it plans to seize it.
- [Are US security guarantees enough to end the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/are-us-security-guarantees-enough-to-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for talks. 
- [Putin Gifts Motorcycle To Alaskan, Trump "Will Get It Done", Kyiv Slams Russian-US Flag On M113 | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/putin-gifts-motorcycle-to-alaskan-trump-will-get-it-done-kyiv-slams-russian-us-flag-on-m113-4k/): A local man in Anchorage was given a new motorcycle by Putin during last week’s summit with Trump in the Alaskan city, as per Russian state mediaA Russian embassy employee handed Mark Warren the keys to his new Ural motorcycle in the parking lot of the Anchorage hotel where the Russian delegation was stayingMeanwhile, Russian […]
- [Air Alert Over Kyiv Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting In White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/air-alert-over-kyiv-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-meeting-in-white-house/): Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv as a Russian MiG-31 took off. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet US President Trump in Washington to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [After T-Shirt Meeting Fiasco, Zelenskyy Opts For ‘Suit-Style’ Attire For Talks With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/after-t-shirt-meeting-fiasco-zelenskyy-opts-for-suit-style-attire-for-talks-with-trump/): The outfit marked a notable shift from Zelenskyy’s usual military attire and resembled what he wore to the NATO summit in The Hague earlier in June
- ['This Is Going To End': Trump Says Putin, Zelenskyy Want Same Outcome In Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/this-is-going-to-end-trump-says-putin-zelenskyy-want-same-outcome-in-russia-ukraine-war/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled that he is open to having a trilateral meeting with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to negotiate end to the Russia-Ukraine war
- [Zelenskyy Thanks US First Lady For Letter To Putin, Tells Trump: 'My Wife Sent One To Yours'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelenskyy-thanks-us-first-lady-for-letter-to-putin-tells-trump-my-wife-sent-one-to-yours/): Speaking during a joint media briefing, Zelenskyy revealed that his own wife had also sent a letter to the US First Lady
- [European Leaders At White House As Trump Meets Zelensky And Promises Security Guarantees For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/european-leaders-at-white-house-as-trump-meets-zelensky-and-promises-security-guarantees-for-ukraine/): As seven European leaders landed up at the White House, President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky and did not rule out sending US troops into Ukraine to help maintain a potential peace deal. His openness to allowing American troops onto the ground in Ukraine could make for a major shift, as Ukraine considers […]
- [Italian PM Meloni Surprises Trump Aide With ‘Unexpected’ Namaste At White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/italian-pm-meloni-surprises-trump-aide-with-unexpected-namaste-at-white-house-watch/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greeted a Trump aide with a namaste at the White House, surprising attendees. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also met Trump to discuss the war with Russia.
- ["This Is Joe Biden’s War": Trump Blames Biden for Russia-Ukraine “Mess” | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/this-is-joe-bidens-war-trump-blames-biden-for-russia-ukraine-mess-watch/): During his media interaction, Trump was outspoken in his criticism of Biden.
- [Zelenskyy By His Side, Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/18/zelenskyy-by-his-side-trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war/): Trump has once again claimed that he stopped India-Pakistan war in May, despite New Delhi’s outright rejection of his claims.
- [Taliban marks Afghanistan independence anniversary with military display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/taliban-marks-afghanistan-independence-anniversary-with-military-display/): Afghanistan has marked the anniversary of its independence from British influence with a military display staged by the
- [Brazil keeper Fabio breaks Shilton’s world record for most games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/brazil-keeper-fabio-breaks-shiltons-world-record-for-most-games/): Brazil’s Fabio has surpassed former England keeper Peter Shilton’s record for the most appearances in men’s football.
- [History shows “Palestine” as old as”literacy” itself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/history-shows-palestine-as-old-asliteracy-itself/): Scottish historian William Dalyrmple says word”Palestine” has existed for thousands of years.
- [Hurricanes explained: How they form and differ from cyclones and typhoons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/hurricanes-explained-how-they-form-and-differ-from-cyclones-and-typhoons/): With this year’s hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.
- [Israel Loses Another Ally? Australia Fires Back At Bibi Over “Weak Albanese” Remark | Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-loses-another-ally-australia-fires-back-at-bibi-over-weak-albanese-remark-gaza-war/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Watch: Israeli Security Forces Clash With Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Rejecting Military Conscription](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/watch-israeli-security-forces-clash-with-ultra-orthodox-protesters-rejecting-military-conscription/): Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators from the Jerusalem Faction clashed with Israeli security forces in Bnei Brak during protests against military conscription. Crowds chanted defiant slogans and vowed refusal to enlist as anger grows over state efforts to enforce draft laws, deepening long-running tensions between Israel’s government and sections of its religious community. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Netanyahu Calls Australian PM Albanese A 'Weak Politician' In Online Attack | Israel-Hamas | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/netanyahu-calls-australian-pm-albanese-a-weak-politician-in-online-attack-israel-hamas-n18g/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly labeled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a “weak politician” following Australia’s announcement that it will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this September. The online attack marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, whose relations have sharply deteriorated in recent weeks. n18oc_worldNews18 […]
- [Israel-Hamas Conflict: Mass Protests Erupt in Israel, Citizens Demand Hostage Deal Now | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-hamas-conflict-mass-protests-erupt-in-israel-citizens-demand-hostage-deal-now-n18g/): Massive protests have erupted across Israel as public anger boils over amid the government’s delay in accepting a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal that includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act immediately to secure […]
- [Israel Expected To Respond By Friday To Hamas-Accepted Gaza Truce Plan | Israel-Hamas News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-expected-to-respond-by-friday-to-hamas-accepted-gaza-truce-plan-israel-hamas-news-n18g/): Tensions remain high in the Middle East as Israel is expected to issue its formal response by Friday to a Gaza ceasefire proposal that Hamas has reportedly accepted. The new plan outlines a 60-day truce, featuring a phased hostage-prisoner exchange, which includes the release of approximately half of the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for […]
- [Teen Prodigy Kairan Quazi Quits SpaceX Job After Two Years To Join Citadel Securities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/teen-prodigy-kairan-quazi-quits-spacex-job-after-two-years-to-join-citadel-securities/): Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old tech prodigy, is moving from SpaceX to Citadel Securities in New York as a global trading infrastructure engineer. He graduated at 14.
- ['Zelenskyy Is Fine For Me...': Hot Mic Catches Trump And Meloni's White House Chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/zelenskyy-is-fine-for-me-hot-mic-catches-trump-and-melonis-white-house-chat/): A hot mic at a multilateral meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict caught candid exchanges, including jokes between US President Trump and Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni
- [Blazing fireball lights up the night sky in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/blazing-fireball-lights-up-the-night-sky-in-japan/): Livestream cameras captured the moment a blazing fireball lit up the night sky across southern Japan.
- [Member of Irish rap band Kneecap faces court on ‘terrorism’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/member-of-irish-rap-band-kneecap-faces-court-on-terrorism-charge/): Liam O’Hanna, 27, has been charged with a ‘terror’ offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag.
- [Australian MP tells Israel: ‘Strength is not measured in bombs and hunger’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/australian-mp-tells-israel-strength-is-not-measured-in-bombs-and-hunger/): Australia has hit back at Israel with a government minister saying, ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can
- [What is Israel’s ‘most moral army in the world’ doing in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/what-is-israels-most-moral-army-in-the-world-doing-in-gaza/): Accusations of shooting civilians at will have led some observers to conclude that Israeli soldiers are ‘gamifying’ war.
- [Watch: Massive Explosion Rocks North Carolina, Thick Smoke Engulfs Area | US Breaking News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/watch-massive-explosion-rocks-north-carolina-thick-smoke-engulfs-area-us-breaking-news-n18g/): A massive explosion has rocked a North Carolina neighborhood, sending shockwaves through the community and filling the sky with thick black smoke. Emergency responders rushed to the scene following reports of a powerful blast heard miles away. Residents described the explosion as “earth-shaking,” with windows rattling and alarms triggered across nearby homes and businesses. Mobile […]
- [As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/as-un-agencies-mull-kenya-move-some-fear-exclusion-from-nairobis-growth/): Kenyans veer between hope for prosperity and wariness as UN plans relocation of key offices from Western cities.
- [White House confirms US troops won’t be deployed to defend Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/white-house-confirms-us-troops-wont-be-deployed-to-defend-ukraine/): The White House has reiterated President Trump’s remarks that US troops will not be deployed to Ukraine.
- [Trump Zelensky Meet: Ukrainian President Gifts War Veteran’s Golf Club To Trump | Ukraine War | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/trump-zelensky-meet-ukrainian-president-gifts-war-veterans-golf-club-to-trump-ukraine-war-n18g/): In a surprising and symbolic diplomatic moment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented former U.S. President Donald Trump with a golf club belonging to a Ukrainian war veteran during a high-profile meeting. The golf club once belonged to soldier Kostiantyn Kartavtsev, who lost a leg while fighting in Ukraine’s defense. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Amid Tariff War, Big Statement By Russian Envoy: 'Expect Crude Oil Import To Remain Unchanged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/amid-tariff-war-big-statement-by-russian-envoy-expect-crude-oil-import-to-remain-unchanged/): | Amid Tariff War, Big Statement By Russian EnvoySays ‘Expect Crude Oil Import To Remain Unchanged, We’re Positive As Russia Is he Mina Supplier, India Is Increasing Exports To Russia’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Coal Mines, Farmland, Coastline: Donbas The Crux Of Russia Ukraine War As Putin Seeks Control | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/coal-mines-farmland-coastline-donbas-the-crux-of-russia-ukraine-war-as-putin-seeks-control-4k/): As Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian and European leaders to discuss a possible Russia-Ukraine war endgame, one part of Ukraine drew increasing attention – Donbas, an industrial region in the eastern part of the country that has been a primary battlefield in the current war. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, it has come to control […]
- [Ukraine Russia Conflict: Trump's Ceasefire Promise Collapses, Permanent Peace Deal On Cards? | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/ukraine-russia-conflict-trumps-ceasefire-promise-collapses-permanent-peace-deal-on-cards-n18g/): Amid high-stakes diplomacy, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s much-hyped ceasefire proposal for the Ukraine-Russia war has officially collapsed. After weeks of backchannel talks and headline-grabbing meetings with both President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, hopes for an immediate ceasefire have faded. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [John Wall, NBA All-Star, announces retirement after 11 seasons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/john-wall-nba-all-star-announces-retirement-after-11-seasons/): Wall, the No 1 NBA draft pick in 2010, is best known for his spectacular point guard play with the Washington Wizards.
- [Why is the US sparing China, but not India, for importing Russian oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/why-is-the-us-sparing-china-but-not-india-for-importing-russian-oil/): Unequal treatment reflects a cold combination of political and economic calculations.
- [Ceasefire Or Peace Deal? Zelenskyy, Putin And Trump Want To End The War, But Not The Same Way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/ceasefire-or-peace-deal-zelenskyy-putin-and-trump-want-to-end-the-war-but-not-the-same-way/): Ukraine is pushing for a ceasefire, Russia demands a permanent deal, and US says peace is close. But the visions of ‘ending the war’ could not be further apart
- [Mo Salah wins record third PFA Player of the Year award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/mo-salah-wins-record-third-pfa-player-of-the-year-award/): The Liverpool star is the first three-time winner of the annual award, given to the best player in English football.
- [Scientists Detect 'Cosmic Whisper' That Could Finally Reveal Dark Matter Secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/scientists-detect-cosmic-whisper-that-could-finally-reveal-dark-matter-secrets/): When researchers combined data from multiple galaxy clusters, a faint step-like pattern emerged, called a ‘cosmic whisper’, a subtle hint that may signal axions’ presence
- [How will Trump’s semiconductor tariffs affect the global chip industry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/how-will-trumps-semiconductor-tariffs-affect-the-global-chip-industry/): The US president has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 300 percent on imports of semiconductors.
- [‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/sitting-on-a-volcano-two-indian-temples-clash-as-politics-and-faith-mix/): The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism’s most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?
- [Trump’s White House takes to TikTok as deadline looms to ban platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/trumps-white-house-takes-to-tiktok-as-deadline-looms-to-ban-platform/): The new account comes as Trump has three times delayed implementing a ‘sell or ban’ law for the Chinese-owned app.
- [Mali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/malis-choguel-maiga-charged-with-embezzlement-remanded-in-custody/): Charges against Choguel Maiga comes as the military intensifies a crackdown on dissent in the West African country.
- [China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/china-to-unveil-advanced-weapons-at-huge-military-parade-to-mark-wwii-end/): Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.
- [World News Live Updates: Trump Dismisses Ceasefire Demand From German Opposition Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/world-news-live-updates-trump-dismisses-ceasefire-demand-from-german-opposition-leader/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Pilot Suspended Mid-Flight For Leaving Cockpit Door Open So His Family Could...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/pilot-suspended-mid-flight-for-leaving-cockpit-door-open-so-his-family-could/): The unsettling scene stunned the British Airways crew members and ultimately led to the mid-flight suspension of the pilot
- [Australia hits back at Netanyahu amid escalating diplomatic row over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/australia-hits-back-at-netanyahu-amid-escalating-diplomatic-row-over-gaza/): Australia’s Home Affairs minister says ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up’.
- [White House Says India Tariffs Aim To End Russia War: 'Trump Put Tremendous Public Pressure'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/white-house-says-india-tariffs-aim-to-end-russia-war-trump-put-tremendous-public-pressure/): US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on India as part of efforts to apply indirect pressure on Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Her statement comes days after Donald Trump doubled India’s tariff to 50 per cent, as he announced an additional 25 per cent […]
- [Trump says Smithsonian museums only cover ‘how bad Slavery was’ in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/trump-says-smithsonian-museums-only-cover-how-bad-slavery-was-in-us/): US President says a review of the national museums will be similar to those he has ordered for universities.
- [At UN, India Blasts Pakistan Over Sexual Violence In Conflict: 'Shameful Record Since 1971'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/at-un-india-blasts-pakistan-over-sexual-violence-in-conflict-shameful-record-since-1971/): India reminded the Council that Pakistan continues to persecute minority women through abductions, forced conversions, early marriages, trafficking, and other abuses
- [Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out at France’s Macron, Australian PM Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israels-netanyahu-lashes-out-at-frances-macron-australian-pm-albanese/): Israeli PM accuses French president of stirring anti-Semitism, and claims Australian PM has abandoned Australian Jews.
- [Zelensky Offers Trump A $100bn Weapons Deal, Will It Bring Peace Between Russia And Ukraine? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/zelensky-offers-trump-a-100bn-weapons-deal-will-it-bring-peace-between-russia-and-ukraine-4k/): Ukraine has proposed a massive $150 billion security package to the United States, combining $100 billion in European-financed American weapons purchases with a $50 billion drone production partnership. This proposal represents Ukraine’s strategic pivot toward appealing to Trump’s “America First” agenda. The timing is critical as President Donald Trump has shifted away from his initial […]
- [No US troops in Ukraine, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/no-us-troops-in-ukraine-trump-says/): US president suggests security guarantees for Ukraine could see Washington provide air support.
- [Tremendous Public Pressure': White House Says India Tariffs Aim To End Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/tremendous-public-pressure-white-house-says-india-tariffs-aim-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): The White House has said Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on India to 50% to put secondary pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war.
- [Putin Tired Of War With Ukraine But Possible He Doesn't Want A Deal: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/putin-tired-of-war-with-ukraine-but-possible-he-doesnt-want-a-deal-trump/): Donald Trump cited his warm relationship with Putin even as he acknowledged the potential for a deal to fall through.
- ['Want To Try And Get To Heaven': Trump Quips On Ongoing Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/want-to-try-and-get-to-heaven-trump-quips-on-ongoing-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts/): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes his efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine could improve his chances of getting into heaven
- [N Korea says S Korea ‘cannot be a diplomatic partner’ as US drills continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/n-korea-says-s-korea-cannot-be-a-diplomatic-partner-as-us-drills-continue/): North Korean leader’s sister rejects peace overtures from South Korea, denouncing its ongoing military drills with US.
- [US President Trump Blames Jerome 'Too Late' Powell For High Mortgage Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-president-trump-blames-jerome-too-late-powell-for-high-mortgage-rates/): Trump’s latest remarks come just days before Powell is scheduled to speak at the annual Jackson Hole central banking symposium on Friday.
- [US-Mexico Border Wall To Be Painted Black To Deter Migrants From Climbing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-mexico-border-wall-to-be-painted-black-to-deter-migrants-from-climbing-watch/): The decision to paint the wall black was made at the request of President Donald Trump.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1273/): Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump Hails Benjamin Netanyahu As ‘War Hero’ Amid Gaza Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/donald-trump-hails-benjamin-netanyahu-as-war-hero-amid-gaza-conflict/): The comment comes at a tense moment, as Israel moves closer to a potential full-scale operation to capture Gaza City.
- [How was an alleged Israeli ‘child sex predator’ allowed to leave the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/how-was-an-alleged-israeli-child-sex-predator-allowed-to-leave-the-us/): Release of senior Israeli official facing serious child sex charges in Nevada stirs controversy and raises questions.
- [Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/dont-worry-village-the-young-s-koreans-who-left-seoul-seeking-community/): Disillusioned with Seoul’s work-to-survive lifestyle, a group of Koreans find refuge in the rural ‘Don’t Worry Village’.
- [At Least 71 Killed In Afghanistan Bus Crash Involving Deported Migrants From Iran | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/at-least-71-killed-in-afghanistan-bus-crash-involving-deported-migrants-from-iran-watch/): Initial investigations suggest that the crash was caused by the bus’s “excessive speed and negligence.”
- [At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/at-least-71-die-in-bus-crash-involving-afghans-deported-from-iran/): Police in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say the accident was due to the bus’s ‘excessive speed and negligence’. 
- [Japan To Participate In NATO-Led Security Guarantee Initiative For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/japan-to-participate-in-nato-led-security-guarantee-initiative-for-ukraine/): The Japanese Prime Minister also commended President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, praising his talks with both Zelenskyy and European leaders.
- [Sweden slowly wheels 113-year-old church across town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/sweden-slowly-wheels-113-year-old-church-across-town/): Engineers are relocating an historic church in Kiruna, Sweden, to make way for the expansion of an iron ore mine.
- [Armenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/armenia-reassures-visiting-iran-leader-it-will-control-azerbaijan-corridor/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says in Yerevan that ‘governance in the Caucasus region must remain Caucasian’.
- [Twitch to politics – Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/twitch-to-politics-hasan-piker-on-gaza-and-the-us-right-wing/): Twitch streamer Hasan Piker tackles politics, Gaza and culture for nearly 3 million viewers.
- [Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/perus-constitutional-court-pauses-probes-into-president-dina-boluarte/): Boluarte, Peru’s first female president, has faced investigations into protest deaths and alleged illicit enrichment.
- [Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war as strikes intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/israel-has-killed-nearly-19000-children-in-gaza-war-as-strikes-intensify/): Israel bombards Gaza City, where many are trapped, as ceasefire deal Hamas has accepted hangs in balance.
- [Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum denies knowledge of US drug initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/mexicos-president-claudia-sheinbaum-denies-knowledge-of-us-drug-initiative/): Sheinbaum’s remarks come in response to the US unveiling a ‘bold bilateral initiative’ to combat drug trafficking.
- [Mbappe leads Real Madrid to narrow Osasuna win in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/mbappe-leads-real-madrid-to-narrow-osasuna-win-in-la-liga/): Real Madrid open their La Liga season with a nervy 1-0 home win against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu.
- [Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/security-clearance-revoked-for-dozens-of-current-and-former-us-officials/): Some had been critical of Trump, while others were involved in investigating Russian meddling in 2020 US elections.
- [Trump Inspects Speakers At Renovated White House Rose Garden | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-inspects-speakers-at-renovated-white-house-rose-garden-watch/): One of the most notable changes was the removal of the central grass patch, which has been replaced with stone tiles.
- [Switzerland Offers 'Immunity' To Putin If Chosen To Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/switzerland-offers-immunity-to-putin-if-chosen-to-host-russia-ukraine-peace-summit/): The proposed peace summit would bring together Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and US President Donald Trump.
- [Children tear gassed at football practice in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/children-tear-gassed-at-football-practice-in-occupied-west-bank/): Video shows that a children’s football game in the occupied West Bank was disrupted by tear gas fired by Israeli forces.
- [Gunmen kill at least 27 in mosque attack in northern Nigeria, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/gunmen-kill-at-least-27-in-mosque-attack-in-northern-nigeria-officials-say/): Such attacks have become common in Nigeria’s northwestern, north-central regions, where local herders and farmers clash.
- [Will a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy end the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/will-a-meeting-between-putin-and-zelenskyy-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): Donald Trump says he’s arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/six-republican-states-send-1100-troops-to-us-capital-amid-crackdown/): Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures.
- [Texas cop’s bodycam video shows man died after being tasered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/texas-cops-bodycam-video-shows-man-died-after-being-tasered/): Police in Texas released bodycam footage showing the events surrounding the death of an agitated man in police custody.
- [White House Press Sec Slams Media Coverage Against Trump On Russia-UkraineTalks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/white-house-press-sec-slams-media-coverage-against-trump-on-russia-ukrainetalks/): Leavitt accused several left-leaning media outlets of deliberately downplaying or misrepresenting the administration’s efforts.
- ["See How Much Smoother Things Go" Social Media Praises Vance's 'Silence' At Trump Zelensky Meet | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/see-how-much-smoother-things-go-social-media-praises-vances-silence-at-trump-zelensky-meet-4k/): US Vice President JD Vance attended the high-profile meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. However, unlike six months ago, he remained silent, leaving the two presidents to take centre stage. The US VP’s silence was particularly noticeable after, in February, during the previous Oval Office summit between Zelensky and Trump, […]
- [Trump to raise steel and aluminium tariffs on hundreds of goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-to-raise-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-on-hundreds-of-goods/): The new US tariffs covering 407 products will take effect immediately.
- [Trump administration threatens to cut New York transit funds over safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-administration-threatens-to-cut-new-york-transit-funds-over-safety/): The US Department of Transportation has given the MTA 30 days to come up with a plan to address transit worker safety.
- [Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/iraq-is-facing-a-water-crisis-hit-by-one-of-its-worst-droughts-in-century/): Experts warn that the water crisis in the country’s south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action. 
- [Budapest Tipped As Top Choice For Russia-Ukraine Peace Summit With Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/budapest-tipped-as-top-choice-for-russia-ukraine-peace-summit-with-trump-report/): The US Secret Service has allegedly initiated logistical and security assessments in Budapest, signalling that the site is being seriously considered.
- [Trump Offers Air Support, Europe To "Frontload" Ukraine Security, "Russia Too Powerful To..." | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-offers-air-support-europe-to-frontload-ukraine-security-russia-too-powerful-to-4k/): US President Donald Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin is tired of the war in Ukraine but may not want to make a deal. I don’t think it’s going to be a problem, to be honest with you. I think Putin is tired of it. I think they’re all tired of it, but you never […]
- [India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/indias-modi-meets-chinas-top-diplomat-wang-as-asian-powers-rebuild-ties/): Ties between the two nuclear-armed Asian powers have made ‘steady progress’, India’s PM Modi says.
- [Trump Hopes "To Get To Heaven", Swiss Offer Putin "Immunity" As Zelensky Snubs Moscow For Talks| 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-hopes-to-get-to-heaven-swiss-offer-putin-immunity-as-zelensky-snubs-moscow-for-talks-4k-2/): Russia struck Kremenchuk as well as other locations in Ukraine in the largest attack so far in August, according to the Ukrainian air forceMoscow launched 270 drones and 10 missiles, and although the Ukrainian air force said it downed 230 drones, 16 sites were still struckRussian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly suggested holding a possible meeting, […]
- [Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr deported from US: Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/mexican-boxer-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-deported-from-us-authorities/): Former champion boxer Chavez Jr is deported by the US, facing charges of arms trafficking and organised crime in Mexico.
- [Malaysian State To Jail Muslims Missing Friday Prayers, Citizens Say 'Becoming Taliban Soon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/malaysian-state-to-jail-muslims-missing-friday-prayers-citizens-say-becoming-taliban-soon/): Terengganu, a Malaysian state, will enforce sharia law, imprisoning Muslim men for missing Friday prayers without valid reasons.
- [Expert Panel Set Up As India, China Reaffirm Commitment To Border Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/expert-panel-set-up-as-india-china-reaffirm-commitment-to-border-resolution/): The expert group will operate under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
- [BRICS Alliance Strengthens Amidst Trump's Tariff Tyranny | US News | Modi | The Hard Facts | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/brics-alliance-strengthens-amidst-trumps-tariff-tyranny-us-news-modi-the-hard-facts-news18/): As tensions rise over Trump’s tariff policies, India and China are strengthening ties, viewing the U.S. as a bully. With Modi’s acceptance of an SCO Summit invite and ongoing diplomatic talks, the BRICS nations may unite against U.S. economic dominance. n18oc_world
- [Trump Hopes "To Get To Heaven", Swiss Offer Putin "Immunity" As Zelensky Snubs Moscow For Talks| 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-hopes-to-get-to-heaven-swiss-offer-putin-immunity-as-zelensky-snubs-moscow-for-talks-4k/): Russia struck Kremenchuk as well as other locations in Ukraine in the largest attack so far in August, according to the Ukrainian air forceMoscow launched 270 drones and 10 missiles, and although the Ukrainian air force said it downed 230 drones, 16 sites were still struckRussian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly suggested holding a possible meeting, […]
- [US wants equity stake in Intel for cash grants given under Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/us-wants-equity-stake-in-intel-for-cash-grants-given-under-biden/): Officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration made comments saying the equity stake was not to run the firm.
- [Qatar: Hamas gives ‘positive response’ to Gaza ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/qatar-hamas-gives-positive-response-to-gaza-ceasefire-plan/): Hamas has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Qatar confirmed. Israel’s response is still pending.
- [Spain battles major fires even as heatwave eases with lower temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/spain-battles-major-fires-even-as-heatwave-eases-with-lower-temperatures/): The country’s weather agency expects temperatures to fall and humidity to rise, but adverse conditions remain in south.
- [Man Jailed Over Racist Death Threats To Former UK PM Rishi Sunak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/man-jailed-over-racist-death-threats-to-former-uk-pm-rishi-sunak/): Liam Shaw, 21, was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison and given a two-year restraining order for sending racist death threats to former UK PM Rishi Sunak while he was in office.
- [Indonesia: The Voice of Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/indonesia-the-voice-of-freedom/): How Indonesian composer Ismail Marzuki influenced the fight for independence from Dutch colonisation in the 1940s.
- [M23-DR Congo peace talks in Doha stalled: What next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/m23-dr-congo-peace-talks-in-doha-stalled-what-next/): Both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of an earlier deal mediated by Qatar.
- [Air Canada to resume operations after cabin crew strike ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/air-canada-to-resume-operations-after-cabin-crew-strike-ends/): While details of the agreement are not clear, the flight attendant union said that ‘unpaid work is over’.
- [How are Russians and Ukrainians reacting to the peace talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/how-are-russians-and-ukrainians-reacting-to-the-peace-talks/): Talks in Alaska and Washington, DC about a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia have sparked mixed reactions.
- [Trump Vows No Troops In Ukraine; Starmer Says Talks Of UK Deploying Soldiers ‘Premature’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-vows-no-troops-in-ukraine-starmer-says-talks-of-uk-deploying-soldiers-premature/): President Trump assured no US soldiers will be sent to Ukraine, urging European allies like France, Germany, and the UK to provide security. Starmer said it’s too early to commit.
- [‘Lone Star Lockup’ joins growing list of huge US migrant detention centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/lone-star-lockup-joins-growing-list-of-huge-us-migrant-detention-centres/): The ‘Lone Star Lockup’ is the latest migrant detention centre in the United States.
- [Ukraine hit by multiple Russian strikes amid US-led push for end to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/ukraine-hit-by-multiple-russian-strikes-amid-us-led-push-for-end-to-war/): Russia launches its largest strike this month on Ukraine after Trump hosts Zelenskyy, EU, UK leaders for talks.
- [Inside the Nuba Mountains and the alliance reshaping Sudan’s civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/inside-the-nuba-mountains-and-the-alliance-reshaping-sudans-civil-war/): A surprise alliance has allowed the RSF into the Nuba Mountains, and changed life for those who sought shelter there.
- [Gaza’s last remaining voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/gazas-last-remaining-voices/):  Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid talks about Israel’s killing of Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh.
- [Australia Says Netanyahu "Isolating" Israel, Qatar Confirms "Positive" Hamas Response To Truce | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/australia-says-netanyahu-isolating-israel-qatar-confirms-positive-hamas-response-to-truce-4k/): Australia’s foreign minister criticized Israel for revoking visas held by Canberra’s diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian AuthorityIsrael’s tit-for-tat move followed Australia’s decision on Monday to block far-right MK Simcha Rothman from the country ahead of a speaking tour n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Roof Over My Head...': Elon Musk’s Ex Ashley Says She Has No Money, Launches Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/roof-over-my-head-elon-musks-ex-ashley-says-she-has-no-money-launches-podcast/): Ashley St. Clair, mother of Elon Musk’s son Romulus, said that she is financial difficulties amid a custody dispute with the Tesla CEO.
- [North Korea's Kim Orders “Rapid Nuclearisation," Says US-south Korea Drills Could “ignite War” |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/north-koreas-kim-orders-rapid-nuclearisation-says-us-south-korea-drills-could-ignite-war-4k/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to speed up nuclear weapons expansion, condemning US-South Korea military drills as war provocations. Calling the exercises “nuclear” in nature, he warned they require “proactive and overwhelming” countermeasures from Pyongyang. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump is “totally failing” at peace deal for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/19/trump-is-totally-failing-at-peace-deal-for-ukraine/): “The stakes of nuclear war are not one we want to gamble on, on behalf of Ukraine.”
- [Judge Rejects DOJ's Bid to Unseal Epstein Records, Calls It Diversion Tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/judge-rejects-dojs-bid-to-unseal-epstein-records-calls-it-diversion-tactic/): Criticism has mounted against former President Donald Trump and the DOJ for their decision earlier this year not to make the Epstein files public.
- ["Only Way Democrats Can Get Elected" Does Donald Trump Have The Power To Ban Mail-In Ballots? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/only-way-democrats-can-get-elected-does-donald-trump-have-the-power-to-ban-mail-in-ballots-4k/): President Donald Trump plans to get rid of mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 elections for the House of Representatives and Senate. “An executive order is being written right now by the best lawyers in the country to end mail-in ballots because they’re corrupt,” Trump said. During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at […]
- [US Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Display Of Ten Commandments In Schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-federal-judge-blocks-texas-law-requiring-display-of-ten-commandments-in-schools/): The ruling comes as a victory for a coalition of families and civil liberties groups who argued that the law violates the constitutional separation of church and state
- [Secret Service Arrests Indiana Woman Who Posted Death Threats Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/secret-service-arrests-indiana-woman-who-posted-death-threats-against-trump/): As a result of these threats, the US District Court has charged Jones with multiple offences.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,274](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1274/): Here are the key events on day 1,274 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [With Over 400,000 Hectares Burned, Spain Wildfires Mark Worst Season Since 2006](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/with-over-400000-hectares-burned-spain-wildfires-mark-worst-season-since-2006/): These fires have been classified as “operational level two,” a designation indicating an immediate threat to nearby communities.
- [Texas Republicans approve controversial Trump-backed congressional map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/texas-republicans-approve-controversial-trump-backed-congressional-map/): Vote was held after Democrats returned from two-week walkout to block passage.
- [US court blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-court-blocks-texas-law-requiring-ten-commandments-in-school-classrooms/): Texas is the third state in the past month to see its requirement to display the commandments struck down in court.
- [Sweden’s Historic Kiruna Church Reaches New Home After Two-Day Journey | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/swedens-historic-kiruna-church-reaches-new-home-after-two-day-journey-watch/): The relocation is part of a much larger effort to move the entire town of Kiruna to accommodate the expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine.
- [Hurricane Erin Approaches East Coast; Beaches Closed Ahead Of Thursday Peak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/hurricane-erin-approaches-east-coast-beaches-closed-ahead-of-thursday-peak/): New York City has closed all its beaches to swimming on both Wednesday and Thursday.
- [US court allows Trump to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-court-allows-trump-to-end-temporary-protections-for-60000-migrants/): Appeals court pauses an order that had protected status for Nepalese, Hondurans and Nicaraguans.
- [Judge Frank Caprio Dies At 88, Shared Heartfelt Message Hours Before Passing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/judge-frank-caprio-dies-at-88-shared-heartfelt-message-hours-before-passing-watch/): Judge Caprio rose to international recognition through the television series Caught in Providence.
- [Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as its begins assault to seize Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-pounds-gaza-killing-81-as-its-begins-assault-to-seize-gaza-city/): Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce.
- [Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets In Southern Lebanon Using Drones, Missiles | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-strikes-hezbollah-targets-in-southern-lebanon-using-drones-missiles-watch/): The Israeli military has not yet disclosed the full scope of the operation, but further updates are expected in the coming hours.
- [UN criticises new US sanctions on the ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/un-criticises-new-us-sanctions-on-the-icc/): The United Nations says new US sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court will undermine justice.
- [Authorities arrest 13 suspects over killing of Mexico City officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/authorities-arrest-13-suspects-over-killing-of-mexico-city-officials/): Mayor Clara Brugada says ‘government will not rest’ until justice is served for the killing of two municipal officials.
- [At least 600 CDC employees being terminated in US, union says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/at-least-600-cdc-employees-being-terminated-in-us-union-says/): Sackings come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr pushes to significantly downsize department.
- [Israel Steps Up Gaza City Offensive As Netanyahu Calls For Swift Hamas Defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-steps-up-gaza-city-offensive-as-netanyahu-calls-for-swift-hamas-defeat/): Israel has announced plans to call up 60,000 reservists in preparation for the expanded military campaign.
- [Israel begins planned Gaza City assault as it calls up 60,000 reservists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-begins-planned-gaza-city-assault-as-it-calls-up-60000-reservists/): Israel says it has begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City.
- [US vice president visits troops amid protests in Washington, DC crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-vice-president-visits-troops-amid-protests-in-washington-dc-crackdown/): JD Vance serves burgers to troops, praising their efforts amid chants of ‘free DC’ from protesters at Union Station.
- [Black Border Wall: Trump Administration's 'Scorching' New Plan To Stop Ilegal Migrant Crossings | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/black-border-wall-trump-administrations-scorching-new-plan-to-stop-ilegal-migrant-crossings-4k/): The entire US-Mexico border wall will be painted black to make it hotter and harder to climb. The announcement was made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said, who credited the idea to President Donald Trump. The number of border crossings has plummeted in recent months, and the Trump administration says sweeping arrests and […]
- [Netanyahu Criticises Australian PM Over Palestine Support, Calls Him ‘Weak Politician’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/netanyahu-criticises-australian-pm-over-palestine-support-calls-him-weak-politician/): Netanyahu’s outburst came just days after Australia confirmed on August 11 that it would support Palestine’s statehood bid.
- [US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-judge-denies-bid-to-unseal-epstein-grand-jury-records/): Federal judge says government already has bounty of documents and material regarding Epstein that it could release.
- [US Senator Bernie Sanders backs Trump plan for government stake in Intel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-senator-bernie-sanders-backs-trump-plan-for-government-stake-in-intel/): The new stake in the tech giant aims to increase US semiconductor chip production.
- [Is European lobbying of Trump a sign of strength – or weakness?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/is-european-lobbying-of-trump-a-sign-of-strength-or-weakness/): European leaders are in intense efforts to influence Trump on Ukraine. 
- [US Imposes Sanctions On ICC Officials For Targeting Israel; Netanyahu Praises Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-imposes-sanctions-on-icc-officials-for-targeting-israel-netanyahu-praises-move/): As part of the sanctions, the United States will freeze any assets the individuals may hold within U.S. jurisdiction.
- ["Russia Ukraine Poles Apart" Mearsheimer Rules Out Trump Striking Deal Between Putin-Zelensky | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/russia-ukraine-poles-apart-mearsheimer-rules-out-trump-striking-deal-between-putin-zelensky-4k/): John Mearsheimer the prominent political scientist known for his controversial prediction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, predicts that there will be no peace deal and the war will be settled where it started – the battlefield. Speaking on Donald Trump’s meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, Mearsheimer said that Trump will be unable to strike […]
- [Bulgarian devotees welcome ‘divine new year’ in mountaintop ritual](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/bulgarian-devotees-welcome-divine-new-year-in-mountaintop-ritual/): Followers of a Bulgarian spiritual movement, Universal White Brotherhood, welcomed the group’s new year with a ritual.
- [‘Time-Tested Ties, New Opportunities’: Jaishankar In Moscow Calls For India-Russia Trade Boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/time-tested-ties-new-opportunities-jaishankar-in-moscow-calls-for-india-russia-trade-boost/): S Jaishankar emphasized the evolving India-Russia partnership, noting rapid trade growth and the need to address the trade imbalance.
- [Pakistan Flash Floods Leave Over 700 Dead; Schools, Colleges Shut In Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/pakistan-flash-floods-leave-over-700-dead-schools-colleges-shut-in-karachi/): Pakistan floods: Flash floods have killed over 700 people and left hundreds missing since June 26, with more intense monsoon spells expected until September 10.
- [Lavrov Warns Ukraine Security Talk Without Russia Is "Utopia", Europe Readies "NATO-Light" Plan | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/lavrov-warns-ukraine-security-talk-without-russia-is-utopia-europe-readies-nato-light-plan-4k/): Russia has warned that attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without the participation of Moscow was a “road to nowhere”Europe is discussing a commitment to decide within 24 hours whether to provide military support to Ukraine if it’s again attacked by RussiaItalian PM Giorgia Meloni is spearheading the “NATO-light” plan, which falls short […]
- ['Everything's At Stake': This Country Is Making Books Tax Free To Tackle Reading Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/everythings-at-stake-this-country-is-making-books-tax-free-to-tackle-reading-crisis/): Denmark plans to abolish 25% VAT on books to address a “reading crisis.”
- [Poland Accuses Moscow Of 'Provocation' After Russian Drone Breaches Airspace, Explodes In Field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/poland-accuses-moscow-of-provocation-after-russian-drone-breaches-airspace-explodes-in-field/): A Russian drone breached Polish airspace and exploded in a farmland in a village in the Lublin province overnight, although no injuries were reported.
- [US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-led-mediators-appalled-by-humanitarian-crisis-in-war-torn-sudan/): US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, others urge warring sides to halt fighting and allow aid into Sudan’s famine-struck areas.
- [Trump calls on Fed Gov Cook to resign over mortgage allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/trump-calls-on-fed-gov-cook-to-resign-over-mortgage-allegations/): The resignation calls intensify Trump’s attempts to yield influence over the central bank.
- [Winds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/winds-complicate-wildfire-battles-in-spain-portugal-suffers-third-death/): Firefighters are battling 21 blazes in western Spain, while a man in Portugal was killed while fighting wildfires.
- [Abdullah left Gaza for treatment in Turkiye, but it was too late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/abdullah-left-gaza-for-treatment-in-turkiye-but-it-was-too-late/): After reaching a hospital in Turkiye, four-year-old Abdullah Abu Zerka died of malnutrition. His sister still fights on.
- [Most Americans support international recognition of Palestine: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/most-americans-support-international-recognition-of-palestine-poll/): A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 59 percent of US respondents say Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has been excessive.
- [Jaishankar In Moscow To Boost Ties Amid Trump Tariffs, Flags India-Russia Trade Deficit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/jaishankar-in-moscow-to-boost-ties-amid-trump-tariffs-flags-india-russia-trade-deficit/): India-Russia trade reached $68 billion in 2024-25, but a major imbalance emerged. S Jaishankar stressed addressing this at the 26th IRIGC-TEC session in Moscow.
- ['Out Of Control': Donald Trump Says US Museums Focus Too Much On 'How Bad Slavery Was'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/out-of-control-donald-trump-says-us-museums-focus-too-much-on-how-bad-slavery-was/): Donald Trump criticized US museums for focusing on negative history, like slavery.
- [Big box retailer Target names new CEO as business struggles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/big-box-retailer-target-names-new-ceo-as-business-struggles/): The promotion of the former CFO was not received well customers have shifted to competitors like Walmart.
- [US expands sanctions targeting International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-expands-sanctions-targeting-international-criminal-court/): United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
- [Ugandan official denies reports that it will take US deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/ugandan-official-denies-reports-that-it-will-take-us-deportees/): US government documents obtained by CBS had said Trump signed deals with Uganda and Honduras to take foreign deportees.
- [Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/why-did-trump-deploy-the-national-guard-in-washington-dc/): Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, citing crime, even as city data shows rates have been falling.
- [Israel Denies Gaza Famine: What’s the Evidence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-denies-gaza-famine-whats-the-evidence/): Israel’s military and prime minister deny starvation in Gaza, but mounting famine-related deaths contradict this.
- [Iran Threatens To Unleash New Missiles On Israel As Trump Dubs Himself, Netanyahu "War Heroes" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/iran-threatens-to-unleash-new-missiles-on-israel-as-trump-dubs-himself-netanyahu-war-heroes-4k/): Iran said on Aug. 20 it was prepared for any new Israeli attack with more powerful missiles than those used during their recent 12-day war”The missiles used in the 12-day war were manufactured… a few years ago,” Defence Minister Aziz Nassirzadeh said, quoted by the official IRNA news agencyHe stressed that for the first time, […]
- [Can Magnets Help Astronauts Breathe On Mars? NASA Shares Video Of Radical Tech | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/can-magnets-help-astronauts-breathe-on-mars-nasa-shares-video-of-radical-tech-watch/): NASA Mars Oxygen Tech: From water to breathable air, NASA’s new concept could reshape life support for deep space travel.
- [Bus crash fire kills dozens of Afghans deported from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/bus-crash-fire-kills-dozens-of-afghans-deported-from-iran/): Around 80 people have been killed in a bus crash that caught fire in Afghanistan’s Herat province.
- [Jaishankar Interacts With Russian Scholars In Moscow, Pays Tribute At Tomb Of Unknown Soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/jaishankar-interacts-with-russian-scholars-in-moscow-pays-tribute-at-tomb-of-unknown-soldier/): Jaishankar’s visit to Russia comes against the backdrop of strains in India’s ties with the US following President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.
- [Vladimir Putin Gifts Rs 19 Lakh Motorcycle To Alaska Man: 'You've Got To Be Joking Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/vladimir-putin-gifts-rs-19-lakh-motorcycle-to-alaska-man-youve-got-to-be-joking-me/): Mark Warren received a $22,000 Ural Gear Up motorcycle from Vladimir Putin after his interview with a Russian TV crew went viral.
- [Is The Taliban Upset With Pakistan? 'Protocol Snub' To Ishaq Dar At Trilateral With China | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/is-the-taliban-upset-with-pakistan-protocol-snub-to-ishaq-dar-at-trilateral-with-china-exclusive/): This lack of red carpet honour for Pakistani deputy PM Ishaq Dar, however, highlights Afghanistan’s calculated downgrade of ties with Islamabad
- [Iran says moment for ‘effective’ nuclear talks with US not yet reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/iran-says-moment-for-effective-nuclear-talks-with-us-not-yet-reached/): Iran’s FM sceptical about resuming talks with the US, says Iran cannot break ties with UN nuclear watchdog.
- [China FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/china-fm-in-afghanistan-offers-to-deepen-cooperation-with-taliban-rulers/): Mining, Belt and Road participation feature in trilateral meetings between China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kabul.
- [Confrontation between Tunisia’s General Union, President Saied escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/confrontation-between-tunisias-general-union-president-saied-escalates/): While the confrontation was inevitable, the union’s power has been weakened, analysts say.
- ['Road To Nowhere': Russia On Ukraine Security Talks Without Moscow, Downplays Putin-Zelenskyy Bilateral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/road-to-nowhere-russia-on-ukraine-security-talks-without-moscow-downplays-putin-zelenskyy-bilateral/): Russia has not confirmed that President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he had agreed to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy and accept some western security guarantees for Ukraine
- [Russia says talks on Ukraine security guarantees must include Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/russia-says-talks-on-ukraine-security-guarantees-must-include-moscow/): Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says discussing Ukraine security issues without Russia is a ‘road to nowhere’.
- [Israeli Army Calls Up 60,000 Reservists For Gaza City Conquest, Egypt Doubles Troops On Border | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israeli-army-calls-up-60000-reservists-for-gaza-city-conquest-egypt-doubles-troops-on-border-4k/): Israel approved a plan on Aug. 20 for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservistsDefence Minister Israel Katz’s move came as mediators awaited an official Israeli response on their latest truce proposal accepted by Hamas n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Unaware Of Anti-Bangladesh Activities In India': MEA Rejects Dhaka's Charge On Awami Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/unaware-of-anti-bangladesh-activities-in-india-mea-rejects-dhakas-charge-on-awami-workers/): MEA says India does not permit political activities against neighbours from its soil and reiterated call for free and fair polls in Bangladesh.
- [French Influencer Raphael Graven Dies On Livestream After ‘10 Days Of Torture’ Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/french-influencer-raphael-graven-dies-on-livestream-after-10-days-of-torture-challenge/): French streamer Raphael Graven, famous for extreme challenges, found dead after 10 days of torture challenge.
- [Did Trump’s tariff war force India and China to mend ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/did-trumps-tariff-war-force-india-and-china-to-mend-ties/): China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.
- [Mo Chara says court case is a distraction from genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/mo-chara-says-court-case-is-a-distraction-from-genocide-in-gaza/): Rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known as Kneecap’s Mo Chara, appeared in London court over displaying a Hezbollah flag.
- [US-led coalition captures a senior ISIL (ISIS) member in Syria: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-led-coalition-captures-a-senior-isil-isis-member-in-syria-state-media/): It is not yet known if the man targeted might be ISIL’s supreme leader, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.
- [At least 21 killed in Pakistan torrential rain, flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/at-least-21-killed-in-pakistan-torrential-rain-flooding/): Schools shut and villages swept away as Pakistan reels from monsoon devastation.
- [UK Bans Shower Gel Ad Over Concerns It Implied White Skin Is ‘Superior’ To Black](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/uk-bans-shower-gel-ad-over-concerns-it-implied-white-skin-is-superior-to-black/): UK regulators banned a Sanex shower gel ad for implying white skin superiority.
- [US Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Strips Security Clearances Of 37 Current And Former Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/us-spy-chief-tulsi-gabbard-strips-security-clearances-of-37-current-and-former-officials/): Defending the decision, Tulsi Gabbard wrote on X, “Being entrusted with a security clearance is a privilege, not a right.”
- [Russia To Join Ukraine Security Guarantees ‘On Equal Basis’ With World Powers, Says Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/russia-to-join-ukraine-security-guarantees-on-equal-basis-with-world-powers-says-lavrov/): Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is prepared to provide Ukraine with security guarantees alongside the US, China, UK and France, but stressed there can be no framework without Russia.
- [Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/italian-football-coaches-seek-suspension-of-israel-world-cup-ties/): Italy’s national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.
- [UN staff members hold vigil for aid workers killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/un-staff-members-hold-vigil-for-aid-workers-killed-in-gaza/): UN staff held a vigil honouring over 500 aid workers killed in Gaza, calling for action to end the genocide.
- [Aid systems in Gaza reduces people to “scurrying rats”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/aid-systems-in-gaza-reduces-people-to-scurrying-rats/): Scholar Norman Finkelstein: Israel reduces Palestinians to “rats” by scattering food aid and firing as they scramble.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Portugal’s worst-hit wildfire zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/al-jazeera-reports-from-portugals-worst-hit-wildfire-zone/): Record-breaking heat, drought, and high winds have pushed Portugal into its worst wildfire season in years.
- [Palestinian woman rescued from rubble after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/palestinian-woman-rescued-from-rubble-after-israeli-strike/): Rescue workers in Gaza saved 23-year-old Saja Hamad from beneath the rubble of an Israeli strike in Nuseirat.
- [China’s ‘Never-Seen-Before’ Missiles Close Kill Chain Faster? To Unveil YJ At Military Parade? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/chinas-never-seen-before-missiles-close-kill-chain-faster-to-unveil-yj-at-military-parade-4k/): China’s military parade on September 3 promises the most significant display of advanced capabilities in years, featuring new drones and previously unseen missiles, including YJ-15, YJ-17, YJ-19, and YJ-20. These missiles, capable of air, sea, submarine, or ground launches, enhance China’s high-speed strike potential, particularly in maritime operations. YJ-17 may feature a hypersonic boost-glide or […]
- [Chaos At Milan Airport As Hammer-Wielding Man Smashes Check-In Screens, Starts Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/chaos-at-milan-airport-as-hammer-wielding-man-smashes-check-in-screens-starts-fire-video/): Chaos erupted at Milan’s Malpensa Airport when a man with a hammer set fire to a check-in area.
- [Six Severed Heads Found By Drivers On Roadside In Mexico With ‘Revenge’ Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/six-severed-heads-found-by-drivers-on-roadside-in-mexico-with-revenge-note/): Authorities in Mexico found six severed heads on a road between Puebla and Tlaxcala, linked to gang disputes over fuel theft.
- ['Shree Ganesh Karte Hai': Russian Diplomat's Hindi Greeting Steals The Spotlight | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/shree-ganesh-karte-hai-russian-diplomats-hindi-greeting-steals-the-spotlight-video/): Roman Babushki, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Russian Embassy in India, welcomed attendees in Hindi and mentioned the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
- [Israel approves illegal settlement plan that would split occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-approves-illegal-settlement-plan-that-would-split-occupied-west-bank/): Location of E1 is significant because it is one of the last geographical links between Bethlehem and Ramallah.
- [Why Vladimir Putin Was Forced To Pay Rs 2.2 Crore In Cash For Jet Fuel In Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/why-vladimir-putin-was-forced-to-pay-rs-2-2-crore-in-cash-for-jet-fuel-in-alaska/): Russian President Vladimir Putin paid $250,000 in cash to refuel aircraft in Alaska due to sanctions.
- [Israel Defence Minister Calls Up 60,000 Reservists, Approves Plans To 'Conquer' Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-defence-minister-calls-up-60000-reservists-approves-plans-to-conquer-gaza-city/): Israel Katz approved the plan designed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) for the Gaza offensive and called up over 60,000 Israeli reservists to join the mission.
- [Immigrants Seeking US Residency Or Citizenship To Face ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/immigrants-seeking-us-residency-or-citizenship-to-face-anti-americanism-screening/): The Trump administration will screen immigrants for “anti-Americanism” which critics warn could lead to subjective rejections.
- [Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/senegals-schools-for-husbands-aim-to-shift-gender-roles/): Senegal men’s initiative boosts support for women’s health and advances gender equality in local communities.
- [Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/is-ukraine-closer-to-peace-after-trumps-meetings-with-zelenskyy-putin/): Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.
- [Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/afghanistan-bus-crash-death-toll-rises-to-79-including-19-children/): A passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.
- [Why is Europe leading the US in military aid to Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/why-is-europe-leading-the-us-in-military-aid-to-ukraine/): Europe outpaces the US in military support to Ukraine. Donald Trump wants to lead in diplomacy and end Russia’s war.
- [Iran' Prez Pezeshkian Arrives In Minsk For Talks With Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/iran-prez-pezeshkian-arrives-in-minsk-for-talks-with-belarusian-president-alexander-lukashenko/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [After B-2s, US Recalls F-15s From Diego Garcia? Trump’s Iran Deception Over? Arms Bahrain With…| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/after-b-2s-us-recalls-f-15s-from-diego-garcia-trumps-iran-deception-over-arms-bahrain-with-4k/): Satellite imagery reportedly shows US forces withdrawing from Diego Garcia naval base in the Indian Ocean, ending its temporary signaling role before airstrikes on Iran. The base, 2,000–3,000 miles from Iran and China, had hosted F‑15s, B‑2s, B‑52s, and support aircraft. Meanwhile, the US approved a $500 million HIMARS sale to Bahrain. In Iran, the […]
- [Russia To Keep Oil Supplies Flowing To India At 5% Discount Amid Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/russia-to-keep-oil-supplies-flowing-to-india-at-5-discount-amid-trump-tariffs/): Moscow will keep supplying discounted crude oil to India despite US tariffs and sanctions, Russian officials said.
- ['There Is No Ceasefire': Iran Says War With Israel Could Break Out ‘At Any Moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/there-is-no-ceasefire-iran-says-war-with-israel-could-break-out-at-any-moment/): A top Iranian military official said that a new war could break out with Israel at any moment.
- [Elon Musk Quietly Pauses Plans For Launch Of His Own Political Party: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/elon-musk-quietly-pauses-plans-for-launch-of-his-own-political-party-report/): Elon Musk is stepping back from launching his own political party to focus on Tesla and SpaceX amid financial challenges.
- [Fire Rages At Odesa Energy Site After Russian Drone Strike, Ukraine Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/fire-rages-at-odesa-energy-site-after-russian-drone-strike-ukraine-says/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China Steps Up Russian Oil Purchases As Trump Tariffs Reshape Trade: 'Opportunistic Move'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/china-steps-up-russian-oil-purchases-as-trump-tariffs-reshape-trade-opportunistic-move/): Chinese refineries secured at least 15 new cargoes of Russian crude for October and November, ranging from 700,000 to 1 million barrels.
- [Over 2.8 Million In US Identify As Transgender Despite Trump's Policy Of 'Only Two Genders'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/over-2-8-million-in-us-identify-as-transgender-despite-trumps-policy-of-only-two-genders/): Trump had stated that the official US policy would be to recognise only two genders – male and female – as his administration is now removing trans people from critical surveys.
- [‘Like A Lucky Charm…’: How A Ukrainian Designer Styled Zelenskyy For Trump Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/like-a-lucky-charm-how-a-ukrainian-designer-styled-zelenskyy-for-trump-meeting/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wore a military-style outfit by Viktor Anisimov at his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- [Microsoft Staff Stage Sit-In At HQ Over Company’s Israel Links: 'Gaza Is Being Bombed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/microsoft-staff-stage-sit-in-at-hq-over-companys-israel-links-gaza-is-being-bombed/): Microsoft employees staged a sit-in at the Redmond campus, accusing the company of enabling Israeli military operations in Gaza.
- [Heavy rain floods streets in Yemen’s Sanaa and Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/heavy-rain-floods-streets-in-yemens-sanaa-and-aden/): Heavy rain has flooded Yemen’s capital Sanaa and the southern port city of Aden.
- [Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to expand war, seize Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/israel-to-call-up-60000-reservists-in-plan-to-expand-war-seize-gaza-city/): Israel’s military says it will call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000 reservists.
- [Irish rapper ‘Mo Chara’ arrives at London court on ‘terrorism’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/irish-rapper-mo-chara-arrives-at-london-court-on-terrorism-charge/): Irish rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by crowds chanting ‘Free Mo Chara’ and waving Palestinian flags as he arrive
- [How Did This Country In The Gulf Become The World's Most Trusted Middleman?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/how-did-this-country-in-the-gulf-become-the-worlds-most-trusted-middleman/): Doha has become a key global mediator, hosting crucial negotiations like US-Taliban talks and Gaza peace efforts, thanks to its neutral, discreet diplomacy and wealth
- [Isak slams Newcastle in boost to Liverpool hopes of signing Swede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/isak-slams-newcastle-in-boost-to-liverpool-hopes-of-signing-swede/): Sweden international Alexander Isak has been training alone due to the uncertainty surrounding his future at Newcastle.
- [To close the climate finance gap, let vulnerable nations use carbon markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/to-close-the-climate-finance-gap-let-vulnerable-nations-use-carbon-markets/): High-integrity carbon markets can unlock billions for resilience and survival.
- [Trump, send your deportees to Europe not Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/20/trump-send-your-deportees-to-europe-not-africa/): Deal with them in the US; failing that, let the former colonial powers bear the burden they helped create.
- [James Dobson, controversial evangelical who advised US presidents, dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/james-dobson-controversial-evangelical-who-advised-us-presidents-dies/): Dobson advised Trump and four other US presidents and was a fierce opponent of abortion and LGBTQ rights.
- [New York Realtor, 75, Bites 7-Year-Old Girl In Brawl Over Free T-Shirt At Concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/new-york-realtor-75-bites-7-year-old-girl-in-brawl-over-free-t-shirt-at-concert/): Gail Bomze, Manhattan real estate agent, accused of assaulting children at Hamptons concert over a free t-shirt.
- [Iran Fires Missiles, Drones in First Naval Drill Since War With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/iran-fires-missiles-drones-in-first-naval-drill-since-war-with-israel/): Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reports Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the “Sustainable Power 1404″ exercise comes as authorities in Iran […]
- [Top men’s tennis names shielded from ‘severe’ abuse by ATP AI tool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/top-mens-tennis-names-shielded-from-severe-abuse-by-atp-ai-tool/): First-year results show AI tool scanned 3.1m digital posts in drive to protect to tennis players from harmful content.
- [Russia says Ukraine ‘not interested’ in long-term peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russia-says-ukraine-not-interested-in-long-term-peace/): Comments by Russia’s FM come as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says security guarantees needed before Putin meeting.
- [Analysis: Israel E1 settlement plan makes Palestinian state further away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/analysis-israel-e1-settlement-plan-makes-palestinian-state-further-away/): Analysts warn E1 plan will fragment Palestinian lands, undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state.
- [Premier League breaks record summer transfer spending figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/premier-league-breaks-record-summer-transfer-spending-figures/): Noah Okafor’s arrival at Leeds United from AC Milan pushed Premier League spending in this window to a record $24.17m.
- [What happens in Gaza is “an issue for every business, everywhere”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/what-happens-in-gaza-is-an-issue-for-every-business-everywhere/): Adam Garfunkel on why businesses in the UK should cut ties with Israel-linked companies and uphold international law.
- [What does Russia’s war in Ukraine look like today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/what-does-russias-war-in-ukraine-look-like-today/): Three years into the invasion, Russia holds nearly a fifth of Ukraine. Could peace come at the cost of territory?
- [US Praises "Soft-Spoken" Putin, Rejects "Burden" of Ukraine Security, Russia Warns EU On Troops | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-praises-soft-spoken-putin-rejects-burden-of-ukraine-security-russia-warns-eu-on-troops-4k/): President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin only after security guarantees that deter future attacks on Ukraine. Allies are scrambling to provide post-war protection to Ukraine after President Trump held summits with Putin and Zelensky in Alaska and Washington. Russia says its exclusion from discussions on future security guarantees for […]
- [Autopsy Rules Out Trauma Or Foul Play In Death Of French Streamer Who Died On Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/autopsy-rules-out-trauma-or-foul-play-in-death-of-french-streamer-who-died-on-air/): The initial autopsy results show “no internal or external traumatic injuries” or burns on the body, with only minor bruises and healed lesions observed
- [Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/xi-jinping-makes-rare-visit-to-tibet-to-celebrate-60-years-of-chinese-rule/): Xi Jinping visits Lhasa for 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region under Chinese control.
- [New York appeals court tosses $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/new-york-appeals-court-tosses-515m-civil-fraud-penalty-against-trump/): The court’s ruling delivers a major victory to the US president, who has rejected accusations he inflated his assets.
- [China Says Standing Firmly With India Against Trump's Tariffs: ‘Silence Emboldens The Bully’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/china-says-standing-firmly-with-india-against-trumps-tariffs-silence-emboldens-the-bully/): China’s envoy slams Trump’s tariff hike on India, warns silence will embolden Washington’s “bully tactics”.
- [Classified Israeli Military Data Shows Civilian Death Rate Of 83% In Gaza War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/classified-israeli-military-data-shows-civilian-death-rate-of-83-in-gaza-war-report/): A report revealed 83 percent of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, with only 17 percent identified as combatants.
- [UNRWA Chief Warns Gaza’s Children ‘Will Not Survive’ Without Aid Amid Israeli Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/unrwa-chief-warns-gazas-children-will-not-survive-without-aid-amid-israeli-offensive/): Israel-Hamas War: UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warns Gaza City faces a six-fold rise in child malnutrition as Israel intensifies its assault.
- [US And European Military Chiefs Finalise Ukraine Security Options: What Lies Ahead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-and-european-military-chiefs-finalise-ukraine-security-options-what-lies-ahead/): Russia-Ukraine War: US and European military chiefs met in Washington to draft options for Ukraine, including troop deployment and air support.
- [Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Gets Z+ Security After Recent Attack During 'Jan Sunwai' Session | BJP | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-gets-z-security-after-recent-attack-during-jan-sunwai-session-bjp-n18g/): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was physically attacked during a public ‘Jan Sunwai’ session, triggering a national security alert. The assault, which occurred in full public view, has sparked widespread condemnation across party lines and raised urgent concerns over the safety of top political leaders during public interactions. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [What Is The E1 Plan, Settlement Approved By Israel That Could Erase Hopes Of A Palestinian State?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/what-is-the-e1-plan-settlement-approved-by-israel-that-could-erase-hopes-of-a-palestinian-state/): The Israeli government approved a resettlement project in the Israeli-held West Bank that could destroy the prospects of a Palestinian state.
- [Ex-NSA John Bolton Raps US Tariffs On India, Calls Trump ‘Aberrational President’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/ex-nsa-john-bolton-raps-us-tariffs-on-india-calls-trump-aberrational-president/): John Bolton criticizes US policy on India, calling it confused and unfairly punitive as he urged repair of strained bilateral ties.
- [California Resident Tests Positive For Plague After Flea Bite At Camping Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/california-resident-tests-positive-for-plague-after-flea-bite-at-camping-trip/): Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague after flea bite while camping.
- [Uganda agrees deal with US to take in deported asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/uganda-agrees-deal-with-us-to-take-in-deported-asylum-seekers/): A Ugandan official said the country would prefer to receive people from African nationalities under the agreement.
- [Jonathon Porritt, ex-adviser to King Charles: UK complicit in Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/jonathon-porritt-ex-adviser-to-king-charles-uk-complicit-in-gaza-genocide/): Jonathon Porritt, an eminent environmentalist, speaks to Al Jazeera after his arrest over supporting Palestine Action.
- [Treaty failure is not the end of the fight against plastic pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/treaty-failure-is-not-the-end-of-the-fight-against-plastic-pollution/): Culture change, business innovation and bold policy can curb plastic exposure without waiting for stalled global talks.
- [Israeli attacks kill 40 across Gaza as military escalates Gaza City assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israeli-attacks-kill-40-across-gaza-as-military-escalates-gaza-city-assault/): Israel steps up attacks on Gaza City neighbourhoods in first stage of controversial plan to take enclave’s urban centre.
- [Funeral held in Italy for Gaza evacuee who died after severe malnutrition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/funeral-held-in-italy-for-gaza-evacuee-who-died-after-severe-malnutrition/): Mourners in Italy held a funeral for 19-year-old Marah Abu Zuhri, who’d been evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
- [Kim Places 9 Nukes Near China? Secret ICBM Base to Give North Korea Advantage During War With US? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/kim-places-9-nukes-near-china-secret-icbm-base-to-give-north-korea-advantage-during-war-with-us-4k/): North Korea has a secret military base near its border with China, which could pose a “potential nuclear threat” to much of East Asia and the US. According to a CSIS report, the secret military base near northern China may house Pyongyang’s newest long-range ballistic missiles. North Korea’s “undeclared” Sinpung-dong missile operating base lies about […]
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets President Putin In Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/eam-jaishankar-meets-president-putin-in-moscow/): Post Content
- [What to know as Israel begins its planned offensive to seize Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/what-to-know-as-israel-begins-its-planned-offensive-to-seize-gaza-city/): Israeli troops have begun advancing on Gaza City as part of the military’s plan to besiege and occupy the area.
- [Displacement again? Families divided in Gaza over whether to stay or leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/displacement-again-families-divided-in-gaza-over-whether-to-stay-or-leave/): Israel plans to seize Gaza City, forcing Palestinians there to decide whether to evacuate once again, or risk staying.
- [The Silencing of Anas al-Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/the-silencing-of-anas-al-sharif/): A haunting look at the targeted killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif and the war on truth in Gaza.
- [America’s Nicest Judge Frank Caprio Dies At 88: Meet Joyce, His Wife Of Six Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/americas-nicest-judge-frank-caprio-dies-at-88-meet-joyce-his-wife-of-six-decades/): Judge Frank Caprio, star of Caught in Providence, is remembered for his compassion and his enduring love story with wife Joyce Caprio.
- [Chasing The Sun And How: An App Is Helping People In This City To Find The Perfect Cafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/chasing-the-sun-and-how-an-app-is-helping-people-in-this-city-to-find-the-perfect-cafe/): An app is helping Parisians find sunny cafe terraces using OpenStreetMap data, surging to 20000 users.
- [‘Surrender…’ How US ‘Captured New IS Boss’, Killed ‘Most Dangerous’ Leader In Pre-Dawn Syria Raid|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/surrender-how-us-captured-new-is-boss-killed-most-dangerous-leader-in-pre-dawn-syria-raid4k/): A US-led coalition captured a senior member of the Islamic State group in northwest Syria on Aug. 20, state media and a war monitor reported. Helicopters and drones provided air cover to the troops that landed in the Syrian town of Atmeh, near the Turkish border. The person taken captive has been identified in reports […]
- [PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine War: 'Reaffirmed Our Commitment...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/pm-modi-speaks-with-macron-on-ukraine-war-reaffirmed-our-commitment/): PM Modi said both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership.
- [Ethel Caterham, World’s Oldest Person, Turns 116. Her Secret? Listen, But Do What You Like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/ethel-caterham-worlds-oldest-person-turns-116-her-secret-listen-but-do-what-you-like/): Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, celebrated her 116th birthday in Surrey, She is now the world’s oldest living person.
- [This Country Could Jail Or Fine You For Not Offering Namaz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/this-country-could-jail-or-fine-you-for-not-offering-namaz/): Under Sharia law, first-time offenders can face up to two years in prison, a 3,000-ringgit fine, or both. Previously, missing three Fridays meant up to six months jail or a fine
- [US, EU Finalise Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs And $750 Billion Energy Pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-eu-finalise-trade-deal-with-15-tariffs-and-750-billion-energy-pledge/): The US and EU set a 15 percent tariff on key sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and autos.
- [Sikh Teen In Lahore Tops Class 9 Pakistan Board Exam, Scores Near-Perfect In Islamiyat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/sikh-teen-in-lahore-tops-class-9-pakistan-board-exam-scores-near-perfect-in-islamiyat/): According to the official marksheet accessed from the BISE Lahore website, he received A+ grades in every subject
- [In Dialogue With Pakistan, China Shares Worries About Terror Threat In Balochistan, KP | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/in-dialogue-with-pakistan-china-shares-worries-about-terror-threat-in-balochistan-kp-exclusive/): During the strategic dialogue, China’s core demand centred on the speedy completion of pending projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
- [Pakistani Army Blows Up Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mosque, Kills 30 Taliban Militants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/pakistani-army-blows-up-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-mosque-kills-30-taliban-militants/): Hours after a deadly blast targeted a Pakistan Army convoy in Bajaur, security forces blew up a mosque used by TTP militants, killing 30 fighters.
- [Russia's Lavrov Says European Troops In Ukraine 'Unacceptable': ‘Bid To Isolate Russia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russias-lavrov-says-european-troops-in-ukraine-unacceptable-bid-to-isolate-russia/): Russian FM claims guarantees to Ukraine are part of plan to “inflict strategic defeat on Russia”
- [Russia Strikes US Factory In One Of War's Largest Aerial Attacks, Ukraine Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russia-strikes-us-factory-in-one-of-wars-largest-aerial-attacks-ukraine-says/): Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches massive drone and missile attack across Ukraine, hitting Flex Ltd’s Mukachevo factory.
- [Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/ukrainian-man-arrested-in-italy-over-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts/): Serhii K was part of crew who planted devices on the pipelines, the German prosecutor’s office said.
- [Trump’s occupation of DC is a rehearsal for autocracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/trumps-occupation-of-dc-is-a-rehearsal-for-autocracy/): By federalising the capital’s police and stifling protests, Trump is testing how far he can go to remake the US.
- [Watch: Dramatic Video Shows Firetornado Rising From Wildfire in Spain's Leon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/watch-dramatic-video-shows-firetornado-rising-from-wildfire-in-spains-leon/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [NASA Scientists Detect Traces Of Life On Dwarf Planet Between Mars And Jupiter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/nasa-scientists-detect-traces-of-life-on-dwarf-planet-between-mars-and-jupiter/): The discovery of Ceres shows that even small dwarf planets, not just large planets or moons, may have once supported life, opening new avenues for exploration
- [Are India’s bulldozer demolitions delivering justice or targeting Muslims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/are-indias-bulldozer-demolitions-delivering-justice-or-targeting-muslims/): 101 East investigates allegations of widespread bulldozing of Muslim homes and businesses in India.
- ['US Asked India To...': In Moscow, Jaishankar Defends Russian Oil Purchase Amid Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-asked-india-to-in-moscow-jaishankar-defends-russian-oil-purchase-amid-trump-tariffs/): He also stated that India also purchases oil from the US, and those imports have gone up in recent years
- [Trans-Border Rivers, Expired Hydrological MoUs Discussed With China: Govt In Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/trans-border-rivers-expired-hydrological-mous-discussed-with-china-govt-in-parliament/): Government flags suspension of Brahmaputra and Sutlej hydrological data, says China urged to consult downstream countries before major projects.
- [The importance of preserving Palestine’s archives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/the-importance-of-preserving-palestines-archives/): Historian Zach Foster on preserving Palestinian maps and archival materials.
- [Tracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/tracking-us-and-nato-support-for-ukraine-a-full-breakdown/): Ukraine has received at least 309 billion euros ($360bn) in aid from 41 countries since the start of the war.
- [Israel Wants Total Control Of Gaza. Then Why Did It Withdraw Troops 20 Years Ago? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israel-wants-total-control-of-gaza-then-why-did-it-withdraw-troops-20-years-ago-explained/): Israel had once withdrew its military presence from Gaza, though it maintained strict control over its airspace, maritime access and border crossings
- [US Embassy Contradicts Donald Trump’s $21 Million Voter Funding Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-embassy-contradicts-donald-trumps-21-million-voter-funding-claim/): The US Embassy in Delhi denied Donald Trump’s claim of a $21 million USAID fund for voter turnout in India.
- [North Korea Has A Hidden Missile Base With ICBM Launchers Close To China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/north-korea-has-a-hidden-missile-base-with-icbm-launchers-close-to-china-report/): North Korea’s secret Sinpung-dong base near China may house nuclear-capable ICBMs, posing threats to East Asia and the US.
- [‘India’s Right To Defend Itself’: Jaishankar Pledges Joint Anti-Terror Fight After Meeting Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/indias-right-to-defend-itself-jaishankar-pledges-joint-anti-terror-fight-after-meeting-lavrov/): While addressing a joint press briefing with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, Jaishankar said that New Delhi and Moscow have jointly pledged to fight terrorism.
- [China-Pakistan Ties Strong, Not Aimed At Any Third Party: Wang Yi In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/china-pakistan-ties-strong-not-aimed-at-any-third-party-wang-yi-in-islamabad/): Wang Yi stresses strong China-Pakistan partnership and cooperation at the Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad.
- [US senators urge Rubio to press Israel over journalist killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-senators-urge-rubio-to-press-israel-over-journalist-killings/): The senators call for the protection of journalists in Gaza and international media access to the territory.
- [What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/whats-causing-pakistans-deadly-floods/): Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.
- [US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-college-declines-to-oppose-trump-travel-ban-after-iranian-students-plea/): Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take ‘immediate legal action’.
- [Match abandoned in Argentina with 10 hurt, 90 arrested as violence erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/match-abandoned-in-argentina-with-10-hurt-90-arrested-as-violence-erupts/): The match in Buenos Aires between Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the second half.
- [Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russian-drone-and-missile-attack-on-ukraine-kills-one-wounds-15/): Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire.
- [ICE agents use pepper spray while detaining protester in San Francisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/ice-agents-use-pepper-spray-while-detaining-protester-in-san-francisco/): Federal immigration agents have been filmed using pepper spray and zip ties against a protester in San Francisco.
- ['Isolated, Bitten By Insects': Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Allege Torture In Pakistan Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/isolated-bitten-by-insects-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibi-allege-torture-in-pakistan-jail/): In a series of statements and accounts shared by close sources, the couple has described incidents of mistreatment, inadequate medical response, and continued isolation.
- [“Provocation…” Poland Slams Putin’s ‘Hybrid War’ As ‘Russian Drone Crashes’ Near NATO Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/provocation-poland-slams-putins-hybrid-war-as-russian-drone-crashes-near-nato-base/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israeli Army Shares Video of ‘Rare Large Scale Hamas Attack’, ‘Shows Fighters Emerging From…’ | Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israeli-army-shares-video-of-rare-large-scale-hamas-attack-shows-fighters-emerging-from-gaza/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['India, Russia Fully Justify Strategic Privileged Partnership': Lavrov Meets Jaishankar In Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/india-russia-fully-justify-strategic-privileged-partnership-lavrov-meets-jaishankar-in-moscow/): Lavrov’s statement came as Jaishankar travelled to Russia this week to co-chair a meeting of a key bilateral body that oversees trade and economic relations.
- [Horrific aftermath of Israeli attack on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/horrific-aftermath-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-city/): Horrific scenes in Gaza City show at least two Palestinians killed and three badly wounded people clinging to life.
- [Zelenskyy Hints At Meeting Vladimir Putin, But Only When Security Guarantees Are Agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/zelenskyy-hints-at-meeting-vladimir-putin-but-only-when-security-guarantees-are-agreed/): Zelenskyy’s response came nearly two days after Trump said that he dialled his Putin and “began arrangements for a meeting” with Ukrainian President.
- ['1,600 KM Range, 60 KG Payload': Ukrainian Startup Creates Drones To Target Russia’s Heartland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/1600-km-range-60-kg-payload-ukrainian-startup-creates-drones-to-target-russias-heartland/): Designed for precision, the FP-1 carries a substantial payload and operates without the need for traditional airfields, allowing it to be launched from virtually anywhere.
- [North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/north-koreas-kim-lauds-heroic-troops-deployed-with-russia-in-ukraine-war/): Kim Jong Un ‘conveyed warm encouragement’ to the officers and the soldiers serving in Russia’s Kursk region.
- [Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/can-china-make-pakistan-and-the-taliban-friends-again/): As China pushes to expand the CPEC, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to cast a shadow over trilateral diplomacy.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israels-netanyahu-escalates-attack-on-australias-albanese-as-ties-plunge/): Israeli leader claims Australian prime minister’s legacy ‘tarnished’ by decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
- [Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami defeat Tigres in Leagues Cup quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/lionel-messi-less-inter-miami-defeat-tigres-in-leagues-cup-quarterfinal/): A Luis Suarez brace against the Tigres was enough for Miami to overcome Messi’s injury and progress to semifinal.
- [Jake Paul to fight Gervonta Davis, WBA lightweight boxing champ, in Atlanta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/jake-paul-to-fight-gervonta-davis-wba-lightweight-boxing-champ-in-atlanta/): YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will face off against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis at State Farm Arena on November 14.
- [Armed men on motorbikes keep conflict in motion in the Sahel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/armed-men-on-motorbikes-keep-conflict-in-motion-in-the-sahel/): In Benin and across West Africa, riders viewed with suspicion as motorcycles now synonymous with armed fighters.
- [San Francisco Unrest: Protesters Pepper-Sprayed, Detained by ICE Agents | US News | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/san-francisco-unrest-protesters-pepper-sprayed-detained-by-ice-agents-us-news-trump-n18g/): Tensions erupted in San Francisco as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used pepper spray and detained dozens of protesters during a chaotic demonstration near a federal building. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China’s Xi Makes Rare Appearance in Tibet: Religious Freedom or Political Optics? | Dalai Lama| N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/chinas-xi-makes-rare-appearance-in-tibet-religious-freedom-or-political-optics-dalai-lama-n18g/): Chinese President Xi Jinping made an unannounced visit to Tibet, marking his first official trip to the region in years. The visit has sparked global speculation over Beijing’s motives, particularly surrounding issues of religious freedom, cultural autonomy, and tightened political control. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Sunny Leone Strike Pose In A Perfect Brown & Denim Combo That Screams Casual Glam | Bollywood | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/sunny-leone-strike-pose-in-a-perfect-brown-denim-combo-that-screams-casual-glam-bollywood-n18s/): Sunny Leone turns heads once again with her effortless blend of comfort and style! Seen rocking a flawless brown top and classic denim jeans, the actress proves that casual can still be glamorous and camera-ready. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Watch: Ukraine Special Forces Release Video ‘of Attack on Russian General’ In Kursk | War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/watch-ukraine-special-forces-release-video-of-attack-on-russian-general-in-kursk-war/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Lok Sabha Passes Online Gaming Bill In Major Crackdown Move | Bill Targets $3.7B Industry | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/lok-sabha-passes-online-gaming-bill-in-major-crackdown-move-bill-targets-3-7b-industry-n18g/): India’s booming online gaming industry faces a major shakeup as the Lok Sabha passes the much-debated Online Gaming Bill, triggering widespread reactions from industry stakeholders, legal experts, and gamers alike. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Vance Draws Red Line: U.S. Support for Ukraine Depends On Europe’s Role | Trump | Zelensky | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/vance-draws-red-line-u-s-support-for-ukraine-depends-on-europes-role-trump-zelensky-n18g/): U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has drawn a sharp red line in America’s role in Ukraine’s future, declaring that European nations must take financial and strategic responsibility for long-term security guarantees. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet as 60 years of Chinese rule celebrated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/xi-jinping-makes-rare-visit-to-tibet-as-60-years-of-chinese-rule-celebrated/): State media reports Chinese leader’s arrival in Tibet was greeted with people waving bouquets of flowers and dancing.
- [Trump has bought more than $100m in bonds in office, disclosure shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/trump-has-bought-more-than-100m-in-bonds-in-office-disclosure-shows/): Trump’s investments include Meta, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and T-Mobile, according to filing.
- [Gaza bodybuilders fight to preserve muscle amid Israel blockade and famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/gaza-bodybuilders-fight-to-preserve-muscle-amid-israel-blockade-and-famine/): Athletes train with salvaged gym equipment in a tent, desperately trying to maintain physical strength during a famine.
- [Tulsi Gabbard Slashes Intelligence Office Workforce, Downsize Budget By Over $700 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/tulsi-gabbard-slashes-intelligence-office-workforce-downsize-budget-by-over-700-million/): The Trump administration announced a $700 million budget cut and 40% workforce reduction for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
- [Zelensky "Ready" For A Bilateral, Trump Is "Making Arrangements" But Will Putin Ever Turn Up? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/zelensky-ready-for-a-bilateral-trump-is-making-arrangements-but-will-putin-ever-turn-up-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s disdain for his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky is long standing and well known. It runs so deep that he almost never utters the name “Zelensky.” The Kremlin insists he’s an illegitimate leader, elected illegitimately. Russian state television calls him a “clown.” But US President Donald Trump has pinned his recent diplomacy […]
- [US Navy Ship Catches Fire Off Japan, Blaze Doused After 12 Hours; 2 Sailors Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-navy-ship-catches-fire-off-japan-blaze-doused-after-12-hours-2-sailors-injured/): Two US Navy personnel sustained injuries in the fire that erupted on USS New Orleans in the southern island of Okinawa on Wednesday.
- [Russian Drone Crashes In Eastern Poland, Defence Minister Calls It 'Provocation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russian-drone-crashes-in-eastern-poland-defence-minister-calls-it-provocation/): The crash site lies over 100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border and about 90 kilometers from Belarus, positioning it within a strategically sensitive region.
- [Kabul Trilateral: Taliban Rejects Crackdown On TTP, Calls It Pakistan’s Internal Matter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/kabul-trilateral-taliban-rejects-crackdown-on-ttp-calls-it-pakistans-internal-matter/): The Taliban rejected Pakistan’s allegations of supporting the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and told China the group is not under its control
- [World News Live Updates: Hundreds Of Historic Ships Arrive In Amsterdam For Maritime Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/world-news-live-updates-hundreds-of-historic-ships-arrive-in-amsterdam-for-maritime-festival/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro planned asylum in Argentina, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/brazils-ex-president-bolsonaro-planned-asylum-in-argentina-police-say/): Police claim Brazil’s ex-President Jair Bolsonaro wrote letter seeking asylum in Argentina amid coup probe.
- [US health workers implore RFK Jr to ‘stop spreading inaccurate’ information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-health-workers-implore-rfk-jr-to-stop-spreading-inaccurate-information/): Some 750 federal health employees signed the letter two weeks after a gunman fired 180 bullets into CDC buildings.
- [Cindy Rodriguez Singh, Accused Of Murdering Her 6-Year-Old Son, Arrested By FBI From India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/cindy-rodriguez-singh-accused-of-murdering-her-6-year-old-son-arrested-by-fbi-from-india/): A coordinated operation between the US law enforcement and Indian authorities led to the arrest of FBI’s one of the Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list, Cindy Rodriguez Singh.
- [Netherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/netherlands-sending-300-troops-patriot-missile-systems-to-poland/): Dutch defence minister announces details of support for Poland as Polish authorities accuse Russia of ‘provocation’.
- [Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security, Vance says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/europe-must-shoulder-lions-share-of-ukraines-security-vance-says/): US vice president says Europe will be expected to play the ‘leading role’ in guaranteeing Kyiv’s post-war security.
- [‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/moral-imperative-hundreds-of-uk-business-leaders-demand-action-on-israel/): More than 700 acclaimed professionals call for arms embargo, sanctions and scrutiny as Gaza faces darkest days.
- [‘India's Rise Doesn't Threaten Free World, Unlike China’: Nikki Haley To Trump Amid 50% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/indias-rise-doesnt-threaten-free-world-unlike-china-nikki-haley-to-trump-amid-50-tariffs/): Nikki Haley urged Donald Trump to treat India as “prized free and democratic partner” and not like an adversary like China.
- [US warships may reach Venezuela coast by weekend in drug cartel operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-warships-may-reach-venezuela-coast-by-weekend-in-drug-cartel-operation/): Three US warships to be stationed off the coast of Venezuela in fight against ‘narco-terrorists’, according to reports.
- [Pentagon Signals Limited US Role In Ukraine Security As Europe Expected To Take Lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/pentagon-signals-limited-us-role-in-ukraine-security-as-europe-expected-to-take-lead/): Zelenskyy announced during a press briefing that Ukraine would purchase additional US-made arms.
- ['Admitted Its Own Failure': Rajnath Singh On Asim Munir's 'India Shining Mercedes' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/admitted-its-own-failure-rajnath-singh-on-asim-munirs-india-shining-mercedes-remark/): Singh called General Asim Munir’s Mercedes versus dump truck remark a confession, highlighting India’s progress and criticizing Pakistan’s policies and leadership
- [Putin Demands Ukraine Give Up Donbas And Ditch NATO Ambitions | Russia-Ukraine War| Zelensky | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/putin-demands-ukraine-give-up-donbas-and-ditch-nato-ambitions-russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-n18g/): President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned these demands as untenable. He vowed that Ukraine will not relinquish Donbas, calling the region a vital “fortress” protecting the country’s core, and reaffirmed the constitutionally enshrined goal of joining NATO—a decision Russia cannot dictate. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kim ‘Gets Emotional’, Says His ‘Heart Aches’ Over North Korean Soldiers Killed In Russia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/kim-gets-emotional-says-his-heart-aches-over-north-korean-soldiers-killed-in-russia-war/): In a rare admission of military losses, the North Korean leader paid an emotional tribute to his fallen soldiers. Kim Jong Un said his ‘heart aches’ for the troops killed while fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, as per KCNA. A visibly emotional Kim made the comments on Aug. 21 at a ceremony […]
- [UN-Backed Experts Declare Famine In And Around Gaza City: 'Time For Debate Has Passed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/un-backed-experts-declare-famine-in-and-around-gaza-city-time-for-debate-has-passed/): IPC declares man-made famine in Gaza City, warning deaths will rise without urgent aid and ceasefire as malnutrition surges and conditions worsen.
- [FBI Raids Home Of Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/fbi-raids-home-of-former-us-national-security-adviser-john-bolton/): The FBI raided John Bolton’s Maryland home in a high-profile national security investigation over his handling of classified information.
- [UN declares famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/un-declares-famine-in-gaza/): A UN classification system used to determine access to food has officially declared famine in Gaza.
- [Man City vs Tottenham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/man-city-vs-tottenham-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Manchester City face Tottenham Hotspur as two of the big Premier League spenders looking to erase last season’s woes.
- [Isak has Newcastle future but won’t play against Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/isak-has-newcastle-future-but-wont-play-against-liverpool/): Newcastle manager Eddie Howe opens the door for wantaway striker Alexander Isak on eve of Liverpool visit.
- [India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/indias-parliament-bans-vast-online-gambling-industry/): India’s new online gaming laws could see offenders face up to five years in prison.
- [Kim Jong Un Pays Rare Tribute To North Korean Soldiers Killed In Ukraine War: 'My Heart Aches...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/kim-jong-un-pays-rare-tribute-to-north-korean-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war-my-heart-aches/): Kim Jong Un mourned North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, awarding badges at a Pyongyang ceremony.
- [Hospital evacuations are “clearly killing” Gaza patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/hospital-evacuations-are-clearly-killing-gaza-patients/): Israel’s hospital evacuations aim to make Gazans feel nowhere is safe, says ex-al-Shifa surgeon Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati.
- [Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, global hunger monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/famine-confirmed-in-northern-gaza-global-hunger-monitor-says/): Conditions are expected to worsen by September, IPC global initiative says, in a ‘race against time’.
- [Veteran Journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar Reported Missing In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/veteran-journalist-bibhuranjan-sarkar-reported-missing-in-bangladesh/): Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar went missing in Bangladesh. His family filed a GD at Ramna Police Station and his brother posted about it on Facebook.
- [Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested: What Is The Case Against Sri Lanka’s Former President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested-what-is-the-case-against-sri-lankas-former-president/): Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody by Sri Lanka’s CID and is expected to appear before the Colombo Fort Magistrate
- [What's A Wing Flap And How Did This Delta Flight Survive After It Came Off At 12,000 Feet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/whats-a-wing-flap-and-how-did-this-delta-flight-survive-after-it-came-off-at-12000-feet/): A senior commander of a private airline explained that wing flaps, located on the rear of the wings, play a vital role in flight operations, particularly during takeoff and landing
- [The Darien Gap ‘closure’: Border theatre in the jungle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/the-darien-gap-closure-border-theatre-in-the-jungle/): A promise to ‘shut’ the Darien becomes a headline win. The lived reality is rerouted suffering and rights stripped bare.
- [Argentina and Chile fans trade blame over ‘barbaric’ violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/argentina-and-chile-fans-trade-blame-over-barbaric-violence/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino describes match where 100 fans were arrested as ‘barbaric’ and calls for sanctions.
- [Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after killing parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/erik-menendez-denied-parole-decades-after-killing-parents/): Menendez, along with his brother Lyle, has served 35 years of a life prison term for fatally shooting their parents.
- [Egypt reveals 2,000-year-old sunken artefacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/egypt-reveals-2000-year-old-sunken-artefacts/): Statues and ancient artefacts dating back more than 2,000 years have been retrieved from a sunken city.
- [Russia Ukraine Conflict: Putin’s Recent Strike On Ukraine Sends Anti-Peace Message To Trumo | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russia-ukraine-conflict-putins-recent-strike-on-ukraine-sends-anti-peace-message-to-trumo-n18g/): The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has taken a dramatic turn as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent strike on Ukraine sends a powerful anti-peace message, particularly aimed at the United States and former President Donald Trump. This aggressive move raises serious questions about Russia’s intentions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and global calls for peace. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Villanova University Shooting: Active Shooter Alert Causes Mass Panic | US News | Trump 2025 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/villanova-university-shooting-active-shooter-alert-causes-mass-panic-us-news-trump-2025-n18g/): Breaking news from Villanova University as an active shooter alert triggers mass panic across the campus. Authorities have launched an immediate investigation following reports of gunfire, leading to lockdowns and emergency responses. Students and staff were urged to take shelter as the situation unfolded, creating widespread fear and confusion. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Gates Of Hell Will Soon Open': Israel’s Defence Minister Warns Hamas, Says 'Gaza Would Be Destroyed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/gates-of-hell-will-soon-open-israels-defence-minister-warns-hamas-says-gaza-would-be-destroyed/): Israel’s Defence Minister Katz cautioned that Gaza City might be devastated to the same extent as Rafah and Beit Hanoun.
- [Russia Ukraine War: Unveiling Trump’s Role As The Biggest Profiteer Of Ukraine War | Putin | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russia-ukraine-war-unveiling-trumps-role-as-the-biggest-profiteer-of-ukraine-war-putin-n18g/): In a major geopolitical twist, U.S. President Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny over claims that he may be indirectly benefiting from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As the conflict continues to dominate headlines, analysts are examining whether Trump’s foreign policy stance, economic posturing, and public statements are playing into the hands of the Kremlin — […]
- [Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested For 'Misusing Govt Funds'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/former-sri-lankan-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested-for-misusing-govt-funds/): Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the country’s Criminal Investigation Department on Friday for allegedly “misusing government funds”.
- [Brazil Replaces US As China’s Top Soybean Partner | Blow To Trump's Trade Tariff Strategy | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/brazil-replaces-us-as-chinas-top-soybean-partner-blow-to-trumps-trade-tariff-strategy-n18g/): Brazil has surpassed the United States to become China’s leading supplier of soybeans. This change has significant implications for U.S. farmers and the broader agricultural sector. China’s decision to pivot away from U.S. soybeans is largely attributed to the sustained tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, which have made American soybeans less competitive in the […]
- [Missiles After The Handshake: What Happened To Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/missiles-after-the-handshake-what-happened-to-trumps-russia-ukraine-peace-plan/): Days after Trump met Putin and Zelenskyy, claiming peace was near, Russia struck a US-owned factory in Ukraine, raising fresh doubts over the credibility of his Ukraine peace push
- [‘Only Asim Law In Pakistan’: Aleema Speaks On Brother Imran Khan’s Bail, Son’s Arrest | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/only-asim-law-in-pakistan-aleema-speaks-on-brother-imran-khans-bail-sons-arrest-exclusive/): ‘They are cowards’: Aleema Khan spoke exclusively to News18 about the pressure tactics, her brother Imran Khan’s bail and son Shahrez’s arrest
- [Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/five-bodies-recovered-at-suspected-site-of-cult-deaths-in-kenya/): Authorities say more bodies are expected to be discovered as search efforts continue in southeastern Kenya.
- [Drone attack destroys UN aid convoy in Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/drone-attack-destroys-un-aid-convoy-in-sudans-famine-hit-darfur-region/): The attack is the second in the past three months to prevent a UN aid convoy from delivering to North Dafur.
- [US Halts Visas For Truck Drivers: What's Next For Worker Visas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/us-halts-visas-for-truck-drivers-whats-next-for-worker-visas/): The United States paused worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety and job concerns. The move affects all nationalities.
- [SpaceX Launches US Military X-37B Space Plane On Mystery Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/spacex-launches-us-military-x-37b-space-plane-on-mystery-mission/): SpaceX launched the secretive X-37B US military mini shuttle from Kennedy Space Center for its eighth mission. Watch video.
- [Trump Declares Washington DC ‘Safe Again’ Amid Crime Crackdown, Slams Mayor Bowser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-declares-washington-dc-safe-again-amid-crime-crackdown-slams-mayor-bowser/): Trump criticised Mayor Muriel Bowser, accusing her of providing false and misleading crime statistics.
- [Watch: Israeli Military ‘Kills Militant' From Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Commando Force | Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/watch-israeli-military-kills-militant-from-hezbollahs-elite-radwan-commando-force-lebanon/): The Israel Defence Forces on Aug. 21 said it killed a militant from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan commando force. The militant was said to be operating in the Deir Seryan area in southeastern Lebanon when “killed”. The reported attack came as some armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps began surrendering their weapons to the Lebanese […]
- [India Wary As China's Wang Yi Meets Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/india-wary-as-chinas-wang-yi-meets-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-in-islamabad/): Concerns have emerged over the potential expansion of Chinese security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Balochistan under the pretext of counter-terror operations.
- [Is A Clean Record Not Enough? What Trump’s New US Citizenship Rules Demand Of Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/is-a-clean-record-not-enough-what-trumps-new-us-citizenship-rules-demand-of-immigrants/): A long-standing requirement for US citizenship, the ‘good moral character’ test has now been expanded under Trump. Here’s what immigration officials will now assess
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-rules-out-china-as-security-guarantor-in-any-peace-deal/): The Ukrainian president said China has helped Russia, despite also calling for a peaceful resolution to the war.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 25 Palestinians; finalises plan to seize Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/live-israel-kills-25-palestinians-finalises-plan-to-seize-gaza-city/): Intense Israeli military shelling and strikes reported east of Deir el-Balah and in Gaza City.
- [Imran Khan’s Nephew Abducted, Sister’s Home Raided By Armed Men, Alleges PTI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/imran-khans-nephew-abducted-sisters-home-raided-by-armed-men-alleges-pti/): PTI said armed men in plain clothes stormed Aleema Khan’s home in Lahore and forcibly took away Imran Khan’s nephew Shahrez Khan
- [Over 20 nations join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal E1 settlement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/over-20-nations-join-eu-un-in-opposing-israels-illegal-e1-settlement-plan/): Israel’s plan for illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank will ‘make a two-state solution impossible’.
- [Proscribing Palestine Action under UK terror act is “ridiculous”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/proscribing-palestine-action-under-uk-terror-act-is-ridiculous/): Jonathon Porritt says the UK’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act defies public opinion.
- [World News Live Updates: Nigeria Deports 99 Chinese And Filipino Nationals Convicted In Crypto Romance Scams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/world-news-live-updates-nigeria-deports-99-chinese-and-filipino-nationals-convicted-in-crypto-romance-scams/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Ex-Thai PM Shinawatra Acquitted Of Royal Insult Charges, Faced Jail For Military Coup Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/ex-thai-pm-shinawatra-acquitted-of-royal-insult-charges-faced-jail-for-military-coup-remarks/): Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was relieved of all charges in the royal defamation case. King and his family are not allowed to be criticised in Thailand.
- [US State Dept 'Proud Of India-Pakistan Ceasefire', Skips Comment On PM Modi-Trump Call | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/us-state-dept-proud-of-india-pakistan-ceasefire-skips-comment-on-pm-modi-trump-call-exclusive/): Trade Deal On Track: US State Department tells CNN-NEWS18 it looks forward to advancing a trade deal with India, aiming for a productive, balanced partnership.
- [Court clears Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/court-clears-thailands-ex-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-in-royal-insult-case/): Retired politician and billionaire businessman was accused of violating Thailand’s strict laws on insults to royalty.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-hails-troops-killed-in-heroic-war-with-ukraine/): North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow ‘in the future’ as he awards medals to soldiers.
- [Netanyahu Says Israel To Resume Gaza Negotiations To End War And Free Hostages Only When...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/netanyahu-says-israel-to-resume-gaza-negotiations-to-end-war-and-free-hostages-only-when/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war but on terms acceptable to Israel.It was Netanyahu’s first response to a temporary ceasefire proposal put forward by Egypt and Qatar that Hamas accepted on […]
- ['India Kremlin's Laundromat, Doesn't Need Russian Oil': Trump Adviser Peter Navarro | US India News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/india-kremlins-laundromat-doesnt-need-russian-oil-trump-adviser-peter-navarro-us-india-news/): | | Amid 50% tariff tyranny, aide targets ‘India Kremlin’s Laundromat, Doesn’t Need Russian Oil’: Trump Adviser Peter NavarroWhite House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Friday claimed India had a “role” in the bloodshed, in reference to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, as he defended Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on India.He also asserted that […]
- [Behind India’s massive Russian oil imports: Asia’s richest man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/behind-indias-massive-russian-oil-imports-asias-richest-man/): Reliance’s Russian crude imports have soared from 3 percent before the war in Ukraine to 50 percent now.
- [At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/at-least-18-killed-in-colombia-in-drone-attack-on-helicopter-car-bombing/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro says armed dissidents, drug trafficking cartels should be considered ‘terrorists’.
- [Israel Begins New Offensive On Gaza City But Its Exhausted Military Faces A Manpower Problem | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/israel-begins-new-offensive-on-gaza-city-but-its-exhausted-military-faces-a-manpower-problem-4k/): As the earliest stages of a massive assault on Gaza City take shape, Israel is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to take part in the impending military operation. The takeover and occupation of the largest city in northern Gaza, which Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was one of the last Hamas strongholds, […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1275/): Here are the key events on day 1,275 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/nigeria-deports-60-chinese-39-filipino-convicted-in-crypto-romance-scams/): Country steps up crackdown on online scammers, who lure victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency investments.
- [Powerful 8.0 Earthquake Strikes South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/powerful-8-0-earthquake-strikes-south-america/): A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck South America early Friday, with reports suggesting the epicenter in the Drake Passage near Antarctica.
- ['On Acceptable Terms...': Netanyahu Orders To Resume Negotiations For Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/on-acceptable-terms-netanyahu-orders-to-resume-negotiations-for-gaza-ceasefire/): Netanyahu ordered negotiations for hostage release and war end in Gaza, stressing Israel will only accept terms favorable to it and aims to decisively defeat Hamas.
- [Trump Praises National Guard During DC Crime Crackdown Visit, Hands Out Pizza | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-praises-national-guard-during-dc-crime-crackdown-visit-hands-out-pizza-watch/): Trump also announced future plans for the capital, saying the city would be “maxxed out in terms of beauty” over the next six to 12 months.
- [Trump Says Ukraine Can't Win Without Attacking Russia, Blames Biden For Ongoing War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-says-ukraine-cant-win-without-attacking-russia-blames-biden-for-ongoing-war/): Last week’s diplomatic engagements included a meeting with Putin in Alaska, followed by a multilateral summit at the White House involving Zelenskyy.
- ['India Kremlin's Laundromat, Doesn't Need Russian Oil': Trump Adviser Peter Navarro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/india-kremlins-laundromat-doesnt-need-russian-oil-trump-adviser-peter-navarro/): White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro accused India of playing a “role in the bloodshed” in Ukraine by importing Russian oil, calling it a “laundromat for the Kremlin.”
- ['Virtual Gang Rape': Italian Facebook Group Sharing Women's Intimate Images Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/virtual-gang-rape-italian-facebook-group-sharing-womens-intimate-images-sparks-outrage/): Earlier this year, Meta faced criticism for relaxing some of its content moderation policies, a move aimed at appeasing the Trump administration.
- [Thailand Shows 'Proof' Against Cambodia, Displays Landmines 'Planted' At Border, Truce On Rocks | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/thailand-shows-proof-against-cambodia-displays-landmines-planted-at-border-truce-on-rocks-4k/): The Thai army invited the media and Asean military attachés to observe an area where it said landmines were planted by Cambodia. Four Thai soldiers have been injured by landmines near the Thai-Cambodia border over the past month, with the latest incident reported on August 12. The landmine controversy follows a ceasefire between the Southeast […]
- [Trump Administration Halts Visas For Foreign Truck Drivers Citing Safety Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-administration-halts-visas-for-foreign-truck-drivers-citing-safety-concerns/): Most foreign truck drivers in the U.S. are employed under the H-2B visa program.
- [Judge rules Trump lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/judge-rules-trump-lawyer-alina-habba-is-unlawfully-serving-as-us-attorney/): The Trump administration has ignored a July decision from a panel of judges replacing Habba as interim US attorney.
- [Judgement day for former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal defamation case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/judgement-day-for-former-thai-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-in-royal-defamation-case/): Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- [5 Dead, 36 Hurt In Colombia Bomb Attack Near Air Base, Probe Underway | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/5-dead-36-hurt-in-colombia-bomb-attack-near-air-base-probe-underway-watch/): Cali Mayor Eder has announced a ban on large trucks entering the city, citing the risk of additional attacks.
- [What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/whats-the-texas-redistricting-fight-about-and-how-has-california-reacted/): Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.
- [US DOJ to probe Fed Reserve’s Cook, urges Powell to remove her: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-doj-to-probe-fed-reserves-cook-urges-powell-to-remove-her-report/): Cook, who has been accused of mortgage fraud, has said she will not be bullied by Trump into resigning.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu approves Gaza City seizure despite ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israeli-pm-netanyahu-approves-gaza-city-seizure-despite-ceasefire-talks/): Israeli PM also says will resume talks for release of all captives and end to the war, but only on Israel’s terms.
- [US Supreme Court rules Trump admin can cut nearly $800m in health funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-supreme-court-rules-trump-admin-can-cut-nearly-800m-in-health-funding/): SCOTUS decision impacts DEI programmes that include breast cancer research and HIV prevention.
- [Trump Pick Alina Habba Serving Illegally As US Attorney, Says Federal Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/trump-pick-alina-habba-serving-illegally-as-us-attorney-says-federal-judge/): Judge Brann further noted that Habba’s appointment had occurred “through a novel series of legal and personnel moves.”
- [Hurricane Erin: NJ Announces State Of Emergency, Outer Banks Face Coastal Flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/hurricane-erin-nj-announces-state-of-emergency-outer-banks-face-coastal-flooding/): As of Thursday morning, the hurricane was located approximately 285 miles east of Cape Hatteras, according to the NHC.
- [Dozens arrested, injured in Chile-Argentina football match clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/dozens-arrested-injured-in-chile-argentina-football-match-clashes/): Argentine and Chilean fans hurled sticks, stones, and stun grenades during violent clashes at a football match.
- ["To Govern, Stabilize And Develop" China's Xi Urges Unity As He Makes Rare Visit To Tibet | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/to-govern-stabilize-and-develop-chinas-xi-urges-unity-as-he-makes-rare-visit-to-tibet-4k/): Chinese President Xi Jinping urged unity on a surprise visit to Tibet, appearing before 20,000 people to mark 60 years since China created the autonomous region after annexing it. In what is only his second presidential visit to the tightly-controlled region, Xi praised the local government for “engaging in a thorough struggle against separatism” – […]
- [JD Vance Backs Trump Tax Bill, Defends DC Guard Deployment In Atlanta Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/jd-vance-backs-trump-tax-bill-defends-dc-guard-deployment-in-atlanta-visit-watch/): Vance further pledged to introduce legislation aimed at generating significant financial relief for working-class Americans.
- [Trump administration says it’s reviewing all 55 million US visa holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/trump-administration-says-its-reviewing-all-55-million-us-visa-holders/): US State Department said it was continuously vetting all visa holders for possible violations.
- [US lawmakers embark on Democrat redistricting plan in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-lawmakers-embark-on-democrat-redistricting-plan-in-california/): Democrats aim to counter Texas GOP bill flipping five Democratic seats to Republican control in US Congress.
- [Anger in UK after stone cross disassembled to create Star of David](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/anger-in-uk-after-stone-cross-disassembled-to-create-star-of-david/): A group of reportedly Jewish tourists sparked anger in the UK after dismantling a hillside cross made of stones.
- [Gaza City bombardment forces mass depopulation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/gaza-city-bombardment-forces-mass-depopulation/): Israel’s military operation in Gaza City has entered its 10th day.
- [Russia To Pre-Install Max, WhatsApp Rival, On All Phones Starting September 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russia-to-pre-install-max-whatsapp-rival-on-all-phones-starting-september-1/): Officials argue this integration is designed to increase convenience and security for users.
- [Israeli data shows 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/israeli-data-shows-83-percent-of-gaza-war-dead-are-civilians-report/): Leaked Israeli intelligence confirms one of the highest civilian tolls in modern conflicts.
- [Eric Adams aide faces corruption charges amid New York City mayoral race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/eric-adams-aide-faces-corruption-charges-amid-new-york-city-mayoral-race/): Former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new indictments as pressure on Mayor Eric Adams grows during election season.
- [Explosion at Karachi fireworks warehouse injures at least 33 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/explosion-at-karachi-fireworks-warehouse-injures-at-least-33-people/): A huge explosion at a fireworks warehouse has injured at least 33 people in Karachi’s Saddar neighbourhood.
- [Russia’s war economy taking hits as conflict with Ukraine drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/russias-war-economy-taking-hits-as-conflict-with-ukraine-drags-on/): Russia’s once resilient war economy is struggling as Moscow’s conflict with Ukraine drags on.
- [Can a ceasefire deal now be reached in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/can-a-ceasefire-deal-now-be-reached-in-gaza/): Hamas accepts latest ceasefire proposal; Israel escalates military action.
- [Zelensky: Russia Years From Taking 100% Donbas, Germany Backs Ukraine Despite Nord Stream Arrest |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/zelensky-russia-years-from-taking-100-donbas-germany-backs-ukraine-despite-nord-stream-arrest-4k/): A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy over the sabotage of the Nord Stream underwater gas pipelines from Russia to Europe in 2022. Germany said while it “consistently investigate crimes committed within our jurisdiction,” it stands firmly with Ukraine “politically”. Russian close ally Belarus is exploring how to equip its Polonez rocket launcher systems […]
- [Ex-Advisor To NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Bribery Allegation Over Cash Handover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/ex-advisor-to-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-faces-bribery-allegation-over-cash-handover/): The encounter took place on the evening of August 20 at a Whole Foods Market in Harlem.
- [Brand Me](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/brand-me/): In a world obsessed with visibility, millions chase influencer fame, seeking likes, followers, and viral moments.
- [Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/walmart-scoops-customers-from-rivals-but-warns-inventory-cost-is-rising/): Second-quarter results showed that the retailer has continued to benefit from price sensitivity among US consumers.
- [US issues sanctions against Greek shipper of Iranian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-issues-sanctions-against-greek-shipper-of-iranian-oil/): Sanctions are the latest aimed at penalising Tehran’s energy sector following a Washington-brokered ceasefire.
- [A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/a-week-of-summits-reveals-trump-is-closer-to-moscow-than-europe/): US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.
- [Netanyahu says ready for negotiations as Gaza City takeover advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/netanyahu-says-ready-for-negotiations-as-gaza-city-takeover-advances/): Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he has instructed negotiators to begin talks to “end the war.”
- [Netanyahu Orders Immediate Talks To Free ‘All Hostages,’ End Gaza War On Israel’s Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/netanyahu-orders-immediate-talks-to-free-all-hostages-end-gaza-war-on-israels-terms/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the statement in video shot from Gaza Division.
- [‘Going Out Tonight…’: Trump To Patrol Streets Of Washington With Police, National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/going-out-tonight-trump-to-patrol-streets-of-washington-with-police-national-guard/): Last week, Donald Trump took federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployed hundreds of National Guard troops across the city to further the crackdown on crime.
- [US Second Lady Usha Vance Reveals Her Favourite Colour And Netizens Love Her Answer | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-second-lady-usha-vance-reveals-her-favourite-colour-and-netizens-love-her-answer-watch/): Second Lady Usha Vance shared her love for red with schoolchildren.
- [US Armada Surrounds Venezuela? Trump Sends Destroyers, 4500 Marines, Maduro Deploys Millions of… |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/us-armada-surrounds-venezuela-trump-sends-destroyers-4500-marines-maduro-deploys-millions-of-4k/): US President Donald Trump has sent three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking. The three Aegis-class guided missile destroyers are heading to the waters off Venezuela, a US source told AFP news agency. Last week, Reuters cited a US official who said that military assets in the […]
- [Kamala Harris Announces To Hit 15 Cities, Including Toronto, London, For ‘107 Days’ Book Tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/kamala-harris-announces-to-hit-15-cities-including-toronto-london-for-107-days-book-tour/): Kamala Harris launches a 15-city book tour for her memoir 107 Days, spanning New York, San Francisco, Toronto, London, and Miami, sparking speculation about her political future.
- [Florida Man Crashes Drug Drone Into Wrong Home, Knocks Door To Claim It Back, Gets Jailed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/florida-man-crashes-drug-drone-into-wrong-home-knocks-door-to-claim-it-back-gets-jailed/): Deputies say the man showed up at the wrong house after crashing his drug-laden drone, and even rang the doorbell asking for it back.
- [New York Court Tosses $464 Million Fine Against Trump, But Upholds Fraud Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/new-york-court-tosses-464-million-fine-against-trump-but-upholds-fraud-ruling/): While the fine was overturned, the judges upheld the finding that Trump and his company fraudulently inflated asset values to secure favourable loans and insurance
- [Liverpool’s Slot issues Isak warning as Newcastle fallout rumbles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/liverpools-slot-issues-isak-warning-as-newcastle-fallout-rumbles/): Newcastle rejected the Merseyside club’s offer for the Swede, but Liverpool don’t appear to have given up.
- [My daughter was jailed as a terrorist for “opposing genocide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/my-daughter-was-jailed-as-a-terrorist-for-opposing-genocide/): Clare Hinchcliffe says she feels “stabbed in the back” by the UK government after they jailed her daughter Zoe Rogers on
- [What’s behind Israel’s ground push into Gaza City?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/whats-behind-israels-ground-push-into-gaza-city/): Israel pushes into Gaza City as Hamas accepts a ceasefire. What does this reveal about Israel’s broader Gaza plan?
- [Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups in refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/21/lebanon-begins-disarming-palestinian-groups-in-refugee-camps/): PM’s office says the weapons transfer to the Lebanese army marks the start of a wider disarmament campaign.
- [Online Gaming Giants Crushed As India Imposes Strict Action | Online Gaming Bill | Amit Shah | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/online-gaming-giants-crushed-as-india-imposes-strict-action-online-gaming-bill-amit-shah-n18g/): In a bold regulatory move, India has unleashed a strict crackdown on online gaming platforms, sending shockwaves across the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry. With the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill, backed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, several top online gaming giants are now facing the heat—ranging from bans, heavy fines, to operational restrictions. The […]
- [Tensions Flare Between North, South Korea After Seoul Fires Warning Shots In Border Area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/tensions-flare-between-north-south-korea-after-seoul-fires-warning-shots-in-border-area/): North Korea said the warning shots fired by the South Korean military were a “provocation”, while Seoul alleged that some North Korean troops had crossed the border.
- [Big Milestone For NASA: Material Older Than The Sun Discovered On Asteroid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/big-milestone-for-nasa-material-older-than-the-sun-discovered-on-asteroid/): Experts from London’s Natural History Museum and University of Arizona say Bennu’s particles give a purer glimpse of our solar system’s origin than meteorites found on Earth
- [How Nigerians reinvented an Italian tinned tomato brand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/how-nigerians-reinvented-an-italian-tinned-tomato-brand/): The once ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste brand lives on in Nigerian markets and kitchens in more ways than one.
- [What will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/what-will-uganda-gain-from-accepting-us-deportees/): Analysts speculate that Uganda is seeking better trade deals and wants to be in Trump’s good books.
- [CNN's Richard Quest Explains Why Trump Is Sparing China From Tariffs Despite Russian Oil Import | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/cnns-richard-quest-explains-why-trump-is-sparing-china-from-tariffs-despite-russian-oil-import-4k/): Donald Trump threatened to slap new sanctions on Russia and secondary sanctions on countries that buy Moscow’s crude oil in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. While Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff earlier this month – to a total of 50 percent – on India’s goods, citing its continued imports of Russian oil, […]
- [LIVE: Israel kills over 70 in Gaza as UN warns of famine ‘survival crisis’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/live-israel-kills-over-70-in-gaza-as-un-warns-of-famine-survival-crisis/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 71 people were killed in the past 24 hours across the Palestinian territory.
- [A new Indian bill punishes jailed politicians: Why has it sparked outrage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/a-new-indian-bill-punishes-jailed-politicians-why-has-it-sparked-outrage/): Elected representatives jailed for 30 days on serious charges could lose their posts – even without a conviction.
- ['I'm Honoured': Sergio Gor After Being Nominated As US Ambassador To India By Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/im-honoured-sergio-gor-after-being-nominated-as-us-ambassador-to-india-by-trump/): Making the announcement, Trump said that Gor is a ‘great friend, who has been at my side for many years’.
- [Trump Vs Bolton: FBI Raid Sparks Political Firestorm, 'I Could Be Next,' Says Bolton | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-vs-bolton-fbi-raid-sparks-political-firestorm-i-could-be-next-says-bolton-n18g/): A fresh political firestorm has erupted as former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton reveals shocking details following an FBI raid allegedly linked to his fallout with Donald Trump. In a bold statement, Bolton said, “I could be next,” intensifying speculation about politically motivated investigations. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Trump Trusts This Guy': Ex-Adviser To US President Hails Sergio Gor's Nomination As India Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-trusts-this-guy-ex-adviser-to-us-president-hails-sergio-gors-nomination-as-india-envoy/): Steve Bannon, Trump’s former senior adviser, said Sergio Gor’s nomination as the US Ambassador to India was a good step for both countries amid trade tensions.
- [Foreign nationals among 5 killed in New York state tour bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/foreign-nationals-among-5-killed-in-new-york-state-tour-bus-crash/): Passengers from China, India, Philippines, the Middle East and US were on board the bus when it crashed at full speed.
- [China, India watch as Myanmar rebels advance on strategic western frontier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/china-india-watch-as-myanmar-rebels-advance-on-strategic-western-frontier/): Arakan Army rebels seize 14 of 17 townships in Rakhine and pledge to liberate entire frontier state in western Myanmar.
- [Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/can-the-new-india-china-bonhomie-reshape-trade-and-hurt-the-us-in-asia/): Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.
- [US general whose report on Iran nuclear sites angered Trump fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/us-general-whose-report-on-iran-nuclear-sites-angered-trump-fired/): Head of US Defense Intelligence Agency Jeffrey Kruse fired alongside two senior Navy officials in latest purge.
- [World News Live Updates: Germany's Economy Shrinks More Than Expected Amid Diplomatic Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/world-news-live-updates-germanys-economy-shrinks-more-than-expected-amid-diplomatic-pressure/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Did Elon Musk Call Trump's Pick For India Envoy A 'Snake'? A Look At Their Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/did-elon-musk-call-trumps-pick-for-india-envoy-a-snake-a-look-at-their-feud/): Donald Trump named his close aide, Sergio Gor, as the next US Ambassador to India. Gor is believed to be involved in Trump’s public fallout with Elon Musk.
- [Trump Repeats He Stopped India-Pak Conflict, But This Time With ‘Was Right About Everything’ Cap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-repeats-he-stopped-india-pak-conflict-but-this-time-with-was-right-about-everything-cap/): India has repeatedly asserted that the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan was the outcome of direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both armies
- [Indian Tourists To Turkey Halved In Last 3 Months | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/indian-tourists-to-turkey-halved-in-last-3-months-exclusive/): Latest figures of Turkish tourism accessed by News18 show only 16,244 Indian tourists went to Turkey in July this year, compared to 31,659 in May
- [Trump Says Putin Could Join FIFA World Cup 2026, Criticises Russia-Ukraine War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-says-putin-could-join-fifa-world-cup-2026-criticises-russia-ukraine-war-watch/): Trump’s remarks appeared to catch many off guard, as Russia remains suspended from both FIFA and UEFA competitions.
- [Never Witnessed Trump In 'Inappropriate Setting', Says Epstein's Associate Ghislaine Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/never-witnessed-trump-in-inappropriate-setting-says-epsteins-associate-ghislaine-maxwell/): The US Department of Justice released a transcript of a previously undisclosed interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [At Least 5 Dead, Several Injured After New York Tour Bus Crashes On Interstate Highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/at-least-5-dead-several-injured-after-new-york-tour-bus-crashes-on-interstate-highway/): The bus carried passengers from India, China and Filipino ethnicities. As the windows burst, the people inside were thrown out.
- [North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/north-korea-accuses-south-korean-troops-of-firing-warning-shots-near-border/): Pyongyang claims South Korea’s army fired more than 10 warning shots from a machinegun towards North Korean troops.
- [Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Returns Home After FBI Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/former-trump-adviser-john-bolton-returns-home-after-fbi-raid/): The search is part of a federal investigation into the handling of classified records.
- [Pollution Skyrocketing With Rapidly Rising Space Launches, Scientists Warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/pollution-skyrocketing-with-rapidly-rising-space-launches-scientists-warn/): Latest data reveals a dramatic increase in launches, with 259 recorded in 2024 and 223 in 2023. These missions burnt more than 153,000 tonnes of fuel
- [Redistricting Tug-of-War: California, Texas Clash Over Congressional Map Redrawing | Midterms | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/redistricting-tug-of-war-california-texas-clash-over-congressional-map-redrawing-midterms-4k/): The battle to redraw congressional maps is heating up as California and Texas take opposing actions that could impact future elections. California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a plan for voters to decide in November whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more US House seats next year. […]
- [Trump Announces Potential Tariffs On Furniture Imports, Decision Expected By October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-announces-potential-tariffs-on-furniture-imports-decision-expected-by-october/): It remains unclear whether the proposed tariffs would be in addition to existing country-specific duties.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,276](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1276/): Here are the key events on day 1,276 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Secures 10% Intel Stake After Trump Pushes Deal With CEO Lip-Bu Tan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/us-secures-10-intel-stake-after-trump-pushes-deal-with-ceo-lip-bu-tan/): Earlier this month, President Trump called on Tan to resign, accusing him of questionable ties to China. Tan dismissed the allegations as “misinformation”.
- [Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/chaves-robles-becomes-first-costa-rican-president-to-face-loss-of-immunity/): The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.
- [Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ Interview: Debunking The Epstein List Narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/inside-ghislaine-maxwells-doj-interview-debunking-the-epstein-list-narrative/): Discussing public figures, Maxwell addressed rumours surrounding both former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump in transcripts released by government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/ghislaine-maxwell-praises-trump-in-transcripts-released-by-government/): Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
- [Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/dutch-foreign-minister-resigns-over-israel-sanctions-deadlock/): Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval.
- [Donald Trump Appoints Longtime Confidant Sergio Gor As US Ambassador To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/donald-trump-appoints-longtime-confidant-sergio-gor-as-us-ambassador-to-india/): In his statement, Trump offered high praise for Gor, calling him “a great friend” and highlighting his long-standing loyalty.
- [DRC prosecutor seeks death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/drc-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-for-former-leader-joseph-kabila/): Congolese military auditor general asks court to condemn Kabila to death for war crimes including homicide and torture.
- [UN aid chief’s powerful plea to end Israel’s Gaza famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/un-aid-chiefs-powerful-plea-to-end-israels-gaza-famine/): The UN’s head of humanitarian aid has made an impassioned plea for international action, as he confirmed a famine.
- [Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from Tennessee jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/wrongfully-deported-kilmar-abrego-garcia-released-from-tennessee-jail/): Abrego Garcia will return to family as he awaits trial over alleged human smuggling brought by Trump administration.
- [Pentagon Authorises National Guard Troops To Carry Firearms In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/pentagon-authorises-national-guard-troops-to-carry-firearms-in-washington/): The latest announcement comes after the Pentagon and the Army had said last week that troops would not carry guns.
- ["Chicago Next, Then We’ll Help New York" Trump Is Expanding His Federal 'Crime' Crackdown | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/chicago-next-then-well-help-new-york-trump-is-expanding-his-federal-crime-crackdown-us-news/): President Donald Trump said Chicago will be the next city that his administration targets for a federal crackdown on crime and suggested a longer and more intense campaign in the nation’s capital. “We’ll straighten that one out, probably next, that will be our next one after this,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “I think […]
- [Chicago ‘will be next’: Trump teases troop expansion in Democrat-led cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/chicago-will-be-next-trump-teases-troop-expansion-in-democrat-led-cities/): Trump’s threat coincided with the announcement that military members in Washington, DC, would be armed during patrols.
- [This is the human tragedy caused by Israel’s famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/this-is-the-human-tragedy-caused-by-israels-famine-in-gaza/): A UN-backed food security body has declared parts of Gaza are officially suffering from a famine created by Israel.
- [RSF attacks kill 89 people in 10 days in Sudan’s Darfur, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/rsf-attacks-kill-89-people-in-10-days-in-sudans-darfur-un-says/): Attacks occurred between August 11 and August 20, UN human rights office said, adding that death toll may be higher.
- [Trump says US to take 10 percent stake in Intel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-says-us-to-take-10-percent-stake-in-intel/): The extraordinary development follows a meeting between CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Trump after he called for Tan’s removal.
- [Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/hungary-slovakia-fear-oil-cuts-after-ukrainian-attack-on-russian-pipeline/): Officials warn Ukraine’s strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.
- [Children in Gaza play games with aid drop parachute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/children-in-gaza-play-games-with-aid-drop-parachute/): A group of Palestinian children had fun playing with a parachute that was used to air drop humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- [Trump Shows "Nice Picture" Of Putin, Dangles World Cup Invitation, EU Questions Alaska Summit | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-shows-nice-picture-of-putin-dangles-world-cup-invitation-eu-questions-alaska-summit-4k/): US President Donald Trump displayed a photo of himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin, taken at last week’s Alaska summit, during a media briefing at the White House. In the meeting, which also covered preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., Trump remarked that Putin “would love to be […]
- [Several Feared Dead In Tour Bus Crash On I-90 In New York; Rescue Efforts Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/several-feared-dead-in-tour-bus-crash-on-i-90-in-new-york-rescue-efforts-underway/): Initial investigations suggest the bus lost control, veered into the median, and eventually overturned into a roadside ditch.
- [Finnish Woman Killed During Livestream As British Gamer Watches Helplessly In Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/finnish-woman-killed-during-livestream-as-british-gamer-watches-helplessly-in-horror/): The unnamed British man had been in a ten-hour gaming session with the 32-year-old woman when he suddenly heard her window being smashed
- [Saudi King Rewards Man With Bravery Medal, Rs 2 Crore For Averting Gas Station Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/saudi-king-rewards-man-with-bravery-medal-rs-2-crore-for-averting-gas-station-disaster/): His timely action averted a potential disaster, and Civil Defense teams eventually brought the blaze under control.
- [‘Can I Keep It?’: Trump Jokes While Holding FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/can-i-keep-it-trump-jokes-while-holding-fifa-world-cup-2026-trophy-watch/): The World Cup 2026 will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and matches played across 16 cities in North America.
- [How can Israel continue to claim it does not target civilians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/how-can-israel-continue-to-claim-it-does-not-target-civilians/): Leaked intelligence data says 83 percent of victims in Gaza were non-combatants.
- [Canada to ease most retaliatory tariffs against United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/canada-to-ease-most-retaliatory-tariffs-against-united-states/): Prime Minister Mark Carney says most Canadian goods will be exempted from US tariffs while some sectoral duties remain.
- ['Row One, Seat One': Trump Gets FIFA World Cup 2026 Invite With Ticket No. 45/47 | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/row-one-seat-one-trump-gets-fifa-world-cup-2026-invite-with-ticket-no-45-47-watch/): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the largest in the tournament’s history, hosted by three countries jointly.
- [FBI raids home and office of ex-Trump official John Bolton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/fbi-raids-home-and-office-of-ex-trump-official-john-bolton/): FBI agents are searching the home and office of former US National Security Adviser John Bolton.
- [US Open tennis 2025: Schedule, seeds, prize money, tickets and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/us-open-tennis-2025-schedule-seeds-prize-money-tickets-and-how-to-watch/): From top seeds to likely finalists and the champions’ prize money, here’s Al Jazeera breakdown of the tournament.
- [Why are Sudanese refugees returning home despite the civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/why-are-sudanese-refugees-returning-home-despite-the-civil-war/): UNHCR’s Mamadou Dian Balde on why Sudanese refugees return home despite war, cholera and collapse of services.
- [World reacts as UN-backed body declares famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/world-reacts-as-un-backed-body-declares-famine-in-gaza/): The UN-backed IPC says more than half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic famine conditions amid Israel’s war.
- ["Tanks, Artillery fired," Iraqi Forces Clash With Jangi Loyalists, US "Increases" Air Activities |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/tanks-artillery-fired-iraqi-forces-clash-with-jangi-loyalists-us-increases-air-activities-4k/): Three members of the security forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan region were killed and 19 wounded during the arrest of an opposition leader on August 22. Heavily armed confrontations erupted in Sulaymaniyah between security forces and the loyalists of Lahur Sheikh Jangi, also known as Lahur Talabani. Meanwhile, The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee vowed to confront […]
- [James Webb Telescope Discovers New Moon Orbiting Uranus, NASA Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/james-webb-telescope-discovers-new-moon-orbiting-uranus-nasa-confirms/): NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered a tiny new moon, S/2025 U1, orbiting Uranus, raising its moon count to 29.
- [Ishaq Dar Says Pakistan Is Ready For Talks With India On 'All Issues', Including Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/ishaq-dar-says-pakistan-is-ready-for-talks-with-india-on-all-issues-including-kashmir/): Dar’s remarks come as a renewed signal of Pakistan’s willingness to re-engage with India, following a similar statement he made in July
- [Nato Vows Russia Will Never Again Take "One Sq Km of Ukraine", Trump Angry Over Pipeline Attack | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/nato-vows-russia-will-never-again-take-one-sq-km-of-ukraine-trump-angry-over-pipeline-attack-4k/): During a Kyiv visit marked by an air raid alert, Dutch PM Mark Rutte emphasized the need for strong security guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression. President Zelensky added that guarantees include both partner support and the strength of Ukraine’s army after the war. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump 'Unaware' As FBI Raids "Lowlife" Ex-NSA John Bolton After He Said "Putin Won" In Alaska | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-unaware-as-fbi-raids-lowlife-ex-nsa-john-bolton-after-he-said-putin-won-in-alaska-4k/): The FBI is searching the Maryland home and Washington office of John Bolton, who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration as national security adviser, as part of an investigation into the handling of classified information. Bolton emerged as an outspoken critic of Trump after being fired in 2019 and feuded with the first Trump […]
- [Trump Says Chicago, New York Next In Federal Crackdown On Crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-says-chicago-new-york-next-in-federal-crackdown-on-crime/): Donald Trump announces Chicago and New York as next targets in federal crime crackdown.
- [Trump threatens to fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-threatens-to-fire-us-fed-governor-lisa-cook/): Cook, who has been accused of mortgage fraud, says she will not be ‘bullied’ into resigning by the president.
- [Trump Says He’ll Speak To Xi Jinping On TikTok 'At The Right Time' As US Ban Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-says-hell-speak-to-xi-jinping-on-tiktok-at-the-right-time-as-us-ban-deadline-looms/): Donald Trump discusses TikTok’s future with possible talks with Xi Jinping as the US deadline for ByteDance’s sale or ban approaches.
- [Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/iran-rejects-sanctions-threats-before-renewed-nuclear-talks-with-europe/): Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.
- [Canada To Roll Back Some Retaliatory Tariffs On US Goods, Autos And Metals Exempt: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/canada-to-roll-back-some-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-autos-and-metals-exempt-report/): Canada plans to lift several retaliatory tariffs on US goods but will keep tariffs on US autos, steel and aluminum.
- [Bangladesh’s Controversial Quartermaster General Meets Top Pakistan Army Official: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/bangladeshs-controversial-quartermaster-general-meets-top-pakistan-army-official-sources-to-news18/): The meeting at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi comes amid growing signs of deepening defence cooperation between the two countries
- ["80% Syria-Israel Issues Resolved" Trump To Host Bibi-Sharaa, Centcom Confirms Raid On ISIS | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/80-syria-israel-issues-resolved-trump-to-host-bibi-sharaa-centcom-confirms-raid-on-isis-4k/): The US is arranging a meeting between Syrian leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Israeli PM Netanyahu with President Trump’s participation, likely at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Syria’s new UN representative’s appointment signals this meeting, while Israel and Syria plan to sign a US-backed security agreement on September 25. Syrian President Al-Sharaa will address the UN […]
- [PM Modi To Visit Japan, China From August 29 To September 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/pm-modi-to-visit-japan-china-from-august-29-to-september-1/): The MEA said Modi will be in Japan on August 29 and 30 to participate in the 15th India-Japan annual summit
- [Trump Blasts 'Lowlife' John Bolton After FBI Raids Ex-Advisor's Home: 'I Am Not His Fan'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-blasts-lowlife-john-bolton-after-fbi-raids-ex-advisors-home-i-am-not-his-fan/): Donald Trump called John Bolton a lowlife after FBI agents raided his home over classified documents.
- ['Very Stupid, They Continue to Fight” Trump Skeptical Of Zelensky-Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/very-stupid-they-continue-to-fight-trump-skeptical-of-zelensky-putin-meet/): ‘US President Donald Trump on Friday said setting up a meeting between Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin is as hard as mixing “oil and vinegar.” “We’re going to see if Putin and Zelensky will be working together,” he said. n18oc_crux
- [‘On edge’: Trump’s military deployment in US capital sparks fear, confusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/on-edge-trumps-military-deployment-in-us-capital-sparks-fear-confusion/): Critics call the federal takeover of Washington, DC, a ‘manufactured crisis’ aimed at political gain.
- [Why is there a rift in the US Republican Party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/why-is-there-a-rift-in-the-us-republican-party/): This debate takes on the rift in President Trump’s party. Is it due to conservative principles or allegiance to one man?
- ['Mixing Oil And Vinegar': What Trump Said On Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/mixing-oil-and-vinegar-what-trump-said-on-putin-zelenskyy-meeting/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said no meeting was currently planned, despite the US-led diplomatic push to find a peace deal
- [US Fed Reserve Chair Powell opens door to September rate cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/us-fed-reserve-chair-powell-opens-door-to-september-rate-cut/): Powell’s remarks offered little guidance about how soon or how quickly rates might continue to move lower.
- [Famine in Gaza is a “war crime of starvation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/famine-in-gaza-is-a-war-crime-of-starvation/): Professor William Schabas explains how the deliberate starvation of Gazans constitutes a war crime and possibly genocide
- [Young architects lead effort to save Romania’s historic spa town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/young-architects-lead-effort-to-save-romanias-historic-spa-town/): Baile Herculane’s historic baths face decay, but volunteers offer hope with conservation efforts amid legal hurdles.
- [Black Moon 2025: Why It’s Rare And What Indian Stargazers Can Expect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/black-moon-2025-why-its-rare-and-what-indian-stargazers-can-expect/): A rare Black Moon will occur on August 23, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Black Moon 2025
- [Trump Ditches Patrol Plans, Visits Police, Military In DC As He Touts Major Anti-Crime Push | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/trump-ditches-patrol-plans-visits-police-military-in-dc-as-he-touts-major-anti-crime-push-4k/): President Donald Trump met with police and military in Washington, D.C., to oversee the surge in federal law enforcement and National Guard, who are responding to what he says is a crime emergency in the district. Trump visited the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in Southeast D.C., which is serving as the gathering point […]
- [FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump adviser turned critic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/fbi-raids-home-of-john-bolton-former-trump-adviser-turned-critic/): The raid is one of several probes launched against critics of President Donald Trump, fuelling fears of ‘retribution’.
- [Russia’s Lavrov says agenda ‘not ready at all’ for Putin-Zelenskyy summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russias-lavrov-says-agenda-not-ready-at-all-for-putin-zelenskyy-summit/): Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov accuses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of saying ‘no to everything’.
- [At least 52 killed in Gaza as Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/at-least-52-killed-in-gaza-as-israel-escalates-attacks-on-gaza-city/): Israel’s defence minister warns that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Hamas yields to Israel’s terms for ending war.
- [Brazil Police Say Ex-President Bolsonaro Planned To Flee To Argentina Amid Coup Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/brazil-police-say-ex-president-bolsonaro-planned-to-flee-to-argentina-amid-coup-probe/): Jair Bolsonaro considered fleeing to Argentina for asylum amid a coup trial, with police accusing him of obstruction.
- [Elon Musk’s X Gets Reprieve In Lawsuit Over Firing Of 6,000 Ex-Twitter Employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/elon-musks-x-gets-reprieve-in-lawsuit-over-firing-of-6000-ex-twitter-employees/): X Corp and former Twitter employees reached a tentative settlement over $500 million in severance claims after Elon Musk’s 2022 takeover.
- [17 Killed In Car Bomb And Helicopter Attack In Colombia, President Petro Blames FARC Dissidents | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/17-killed-in-car-bomb-and-helicopter-attack-in-colombia-president-petro-blames-farc-dissidents-4k/): At least 17 people have been killed and dozens injured in two attacks in Colombia attributed to dissident factions of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. A National Police Black Hawk helicopter participating in a coca leaf crop eradication operation was downed by a drone. In Cali, a vehicle packed with […]
- [Serbian president calls for ‘democratic dialogue’ with antigov’t protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/serbian-president-calls-for-democratic-dialogue-with-antigovt-protesters/): Opposition dismisses possibility of talks as President Aleksandar Vucic urges debate after months of angry protests.
- [No Putin-Zelenskyy Meet? Russia Says Agenda 'Not Ready At All', Nothing Planned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/no-putin-zelenskyy-meet-russia-says-agenda-not-ready-at-all-nothing-planned/): Russia says no imminent Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy summit as Sergei Lavrov cites lack of agenda.
- [India To Make Engines Of 5th-Gen Fighter Jets With French Firm Safaran: Rajnath Singh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/india-to-make-engines-of-5th-gen-fighter-jets-with-french-firm-safaran-rajnath-singh/): Singh said India has already taken key steps towards developing its own fifth-generation fighter aircraft
- [How Israeli army’s own data shows vast civilian death rate in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/how-israeli-armys-own-data-shows-vast-civilian-death-rate-in-gaza/): Figures from a leaked Israeli military database indicate that 83 percent of Palestinians killed in Gaza are civilians.
- [What has led to a famine being confirmed in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/what-has-led-to-a-famine-being-confirmed-in-gaza/): The UN-backed IPC has found that Gaza now faces famine after 22 months of Israel’s war on the Palestinian territory.
- [Rapper Lil Nas X Allegedly Charges at Police Responding To Nude Sighting In LA | US News | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/rapper-lil-nas-x-allegedly-charges-at-police-responding-to-nude-sighting-in-la-us-news-n18s/): Rapper Lil Nas X has landed in serious controversy after allegedly charging at police officers responding to reports of a naked man walking along a busy Los Angeles street. The shocking incident unfolded Thursday, drawing crowds and sparking a wave of online reactions. Authorities reportedly arrested the music star and later transferred him to a […]
- [US Visa Crackdown: 55 Million Visa Holders Under Review | Trump Halts Truck Driver Permits | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/us-visa-crackdown-55-million-visa-holders-under-review-trump-halts-truck-driver-permits-n18s/): U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping visa crackdown, targeting over 55 million visa holders currently in the country. The new restrictions come in the wake of a deadly Florida truck crash allegedly involving an undocumented or foreign driver — an incident that has reignited fierce debate over immigration and national security. News18 Mobile […]
- [Taiwan's Patriot Missile "Explodes" During Drill, China Takes Action Against Philippines' Ships |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/taiwans-patriot-missile-explodes-during-drill-china-takes-action-against-philippines-ships-4k/): A US-made Patriot II missile fired by the Taiwanese military reportedly exploded just four seconds after launch during a live-fire exercise on August 20. Meanwhile, China says it has taken “control measures” against two Philippine vessels near a disputed shoal as tensions rise in the contested waters of the South China Sea. “Control measures” were […]
- [Russia Holds Baltic Sea Drills to Repel Underwater Attacks After Trump Sends Nuke Sub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russia-holds-baltic-sea-drills-to-repel-underwater-attacks-after-trump-sends-nuke-sub/): Russian forces have conducted an exercise in the Baltic Sea including drills to repel an underwater attack, the defence ministry said on Friday. Units of divers “demonstrated skills in detecting and capturing a group of underwater saboteurs, as well as using FPV (first person view) drones to destroy unmanned boats of a mock enemy”, the […]
- [Air India’s Mumbai–Jodhpur Flight Halted On runway After Pilot Aborts Takeoff | Aviation | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/air-indias-mumbai-jodhpur-flight-halted-on-runway-after-pilot-aborts-takeoff-aviation-news18/): An Air India flight bound for Jodhpur was abruptly halted mid-takeoff at Mumbai’s Terminal 2 after the cockpit crew detected a technical snag during the rollout. The captain made a swift and precise call to abort the takeoff in the interest of passenger safety. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Corridor: Route Map And How Close Does It Pass To India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/china-pakistan-afghanistan-economic-corridor-route-map-and-how-close-does-it-pass-to-india/): The push to extend CPEC into Afghanistan reflects China’s long-term goal of deepening its influence across South and Central Asia
- [Russia's Lavrov Accuses Zelenskyy Of Torpedoing Ukraine Talks: 'He's A Pretend Leader’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/russias-lavrov-accuses-zelenskyy-of-torpedoing-ukraine-talks-hes-a-pretend-leader/): Sergey Lavrov accused Zelenskyy of rejecting Donald Trump’s peace plan amid stalled prospects for direct talks.
- [Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/former-sri-lanka-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested/): Police say the former leader is accused of misuse of public funds in relation to a trip to London.
- [12 Killed As Under-Construction Bridge Breaks Into Two In Northwest China | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/22/12-killed-as-under-construction-bridge-breaks-into-two-in-northwest-china-video/): A section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway bridge collapsed in northwest China, killing 12 and leaving 4 missing. Hundreds of emergency personnel were searching for survivors.
- [Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP for seventh straight victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/marc-marquez-wins-hungarian-motogp-for-seventh-straight-victory/): The six-time MotoGP world champion is undefeated since June and is rapidly closing in on another riders title.
- [After D.C., Trump's Troops To Tackle "Spiraling" Crime and Immigration in Democrat-Led Chicago | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/after-d-c-trumps-troops-to-tackle-spiraling-crime-and-immigration-in-democrat-led-chicago-4k/): After deploying troops in Washington D.C. to tackle crime, President Donald Trump plans a similar military intervention in Democrat-led Chicago to address “spiraling” crime, illegal immigration, and homelessness. The Pentagon is preparing to deploy several thousand National Guard members as early as September, but the move faces criticism from local leaders who argue crime rates […]
- ['Don't Want To Speak Bad Of...': Ghislaine Maxwell Hints At Epstein-Princess Diana 'Date' Setup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/dont-want-to-speak-bad-of-ghislaine-maxwell-hints-at-epstein-princess-diana-date-setup/): Maxwell did not confirm whether the meeting between Jeffrey Epstein and Princess Diana actually took place, but acknowledged that efforts were made to initiate it
- [Israel Probes Missile Used In Houthi Strike, Iran Eyes Belarus Aid To Help Crippled Air Defense | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israel-probes-missile-used-in-houthi-strike-iran-eyes-belarus-aid-to-help-crippled-air-defense-4k/): The Israeli Air Force is investigating why its defenses failed to intercept a Houthi missile that struck near Tel Aviv, leaving debris in Ginaton. Officials are probing possible cluster munitions use, similar to Iran’s June strikes. Houthis claimed responsibility, firing a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile. Meanwhile, Iran seeks Belarus’ help to restore air defenses. Iranian forces […]
- [Must Deter Russia…” Carney Vows “Shoulder To Shoulder” Support For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/must-deter-russia-carney-vows-shoulder-to-shoulder-support-for-ukraine/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg joined Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv for Independence Day celebrationsMark Carney emphasized the need to deter new threats and strengthen security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Protesters rally across Australian cities to demand end to Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/protesters-rally-across-australian-cities-to-demand-end-to-gaza-genocide/): Australians join nationwide rallies for Palestine after statehood recognition strains ties with Israel.
- [Anti-refugee protesters in the UK rally against hotels for asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/anti-refugee-protesters-in-the-uk-rally-against-hotels-for-asylum-seekers/): Far-right protesters and anti-racism campaigners have faced off at rallies across the UK against hotels housing asylum
- [Bangladesh holds international conference on Rohingya: Here’s what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/bangladesh-holds-international-conference-on-rohingya-heres-what-to-know/): Two-day meeting gives a glimmer of hope for the Rohingya refugees forced to flee Myanmar crackdown in 2017.
- [Cutting Russia off from the web](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/cutting-russia-off-from-the-web/): In this episode, @MissSamJohnson looks at how Russia has been whittling away its citizens online freedoms
- [Hadeel & Abdelrahman in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/hadeel-abdelrahman-in-gaza/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [After the Taliban cut Afghan drug production, new suppliers emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/after-the-taliban-cut-afghan-drug-production-new-suppliers-emerge/): In this episode, @alexgatopoulos examines developments in a trade that helps fuel wars around the globe
- [Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking nuclear plant, causing a fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-attacking-nuclear-plant-causing-a-fire/): No increase in radiation levels detected after drone strikes, Russian officials say on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
- [Israeli protesters confront far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israeli-protesters-confront-far-right-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir/): A group of protesters confronted Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, accusing him of pursuing war.
- [Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Visits Dhaka; Dhaka And Islamabad Sign 6 Key Agreements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/pakistans-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-visits-dhaka-dhaka-and-islamabad-sign-6-key-agreements/): | Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visits Dhaka; Dhaka and Islamabad sign 6 key agreements n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Don’t Want To Speak…’ Ghislaine Maxwell Hints At Epstein-Diana Date Setup In Released Transcript|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/dont-want-to-speak-ghislaine-maxwell-hints-at-epstein-diana-date-setup-in-released-transcript4k/): Ghislaine Maxwell has claimed Jeffrey Epstein may have been introduced to Princess Diana in what she suggested could have been a “set up” date, according to tapes released on Aug. 22 by the US Department of Justice. Maxwell made the comments during a two-day interview last month with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, The Daily […]
- [Chinese Women Demand Action After Private Pics Leaked On Telegram Channel: 'It's Verbal Rape'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/chinese-women-demand-action-after-private-pics-leaked-on-telegram-channel-its-verbal-rape/): A private Telegram channel called “Mask Park Treehole Forum” became the centre of controversy after intimate photos and videos of several Chinese women were leaked there.
- ['1971 Bangladesh Genocide Issue Resolved': Pakistan Deputy PM's Bold Claim During Dhaka Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/1971-bangladesh-genocide-issue-resolved-pakistan-deputy-pms-bold-claim-during-dhaka-visit/): Dar visited Bangladesh for a two-day state visit, marking the first such visit in 13 years, as Bangladesh and Pakistan look to mend ties, adding to India’s concerns.
- [Pakistan Deputy PM’s Bangladesh Visit: Should Strategic Turn Worry India? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/pakistan-deputy-pms-bangladesh-visit-should-strategic-turn-worry-india-exclusive/): Intelligence sources say India’s concerns are particularly related to three fronts — India-Pakistan Border, India-Bangladesh Border and India-China Border
- [There is something worse than starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/there-is-something-worse-than-starvation-in-gaza/): It is Israel killing hope with its ceasefire negotiations games.
- [Al Jazeera films in Gaza’s empty warehouse as Israeli-made famine deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/al-jazeera-films-in-gazas-empty-warehouse-as-israeli-made-famine-deepens/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from inside the empty main UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City.
- [Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out for Gaza’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/turkish-first-lady-urges-melania-trump-to-speak-out-for-gazas-children/): Emine Erdogan writes to Melania Trump after the US first lady’s letter to Putin about children in Ukraine and Russia.
- [Israeli military uproots thousands of Palestinian olive trees in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israeli-military-uproots-thousands-of-palestinian-olive-trees-in-west-bank-2/): The Israeli army has uprooted 3,000 olive trees, citing security concerns, in the village of al-Mughayyir.
- [Did Israel know over 80 percent of those it killed in Gaza were civilians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/did-israel-know-over-80-percent-of-those-it-killed-in-gaza-were-civilians/): A leaked military report suggests only 17 percent of those killed in Gaza were fighters.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israeli-made famine in Gaza to wildfires in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-made-famine-in-gaza-to-wildfires-in-spain/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Newcastle vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/newcastle-vs-liverpool-premier-league-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Liverpool arrive in Newcastle eyeing three Premier League points and the home side’s wantaway striker Alexander Isak.
- [Putin Reveals Russia’s Military Advantage, Mocks US? Says ‘Nuclear Submarines Go Off Radar in …’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/putin-reveals-russias-military-advantage-mocks-us-says-nuclear-submarines-go-off-radar-in/): Russian nuclear submarines are capable of sailing undetected beneath Arctic ice, President Vladimir Putin said on Aug. 23Putin made the remark while speaking at a meeting with nuclear sector workers in Sarov and is being seen as dig at the US n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [North Korea Unleashes New Air Defense Weapon Under Kim’s Supervision | Breaking News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/north-korea-unleashes-new-air-defense-weapon-under-kims-supervision-breaking-news-n18g/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed air defense missiles, according to state-run media KCNA. Designed for rapid interception of aerial threats such as attack drones and cruise missiles, the test demonstrated the weapons’ enhanced combat responsiveness and cutting-edge technology. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during ‘historic’ visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/pakistan-fm-holds-talks-with-bangladeshi-officials-during-historic-visit/): Pakistan and Bangladesh are expected to sign several agreements, including on trade as the two nations move closer.
- ['Sooner The Better': Nikki Haley Calls On India To Take Trump's View On Russian Oil 'Seriously'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/sooner-the-better-nikki-haley-calls-on-india-to-take-trumps-view-on-russian-oil-seriously/): The remarks come at a time when India-US ties are strained after the Trump administration imposed secondary tariffs on New Delhi for continuing oil purchases from Russia.
- [Kim Flexes Muscle Before Trump-Lee Meet? North Korea ‘Fires’ New Anti-Air Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/kim-flexes-muscle-before-trump-lee-meet-north-korea-fires-new-anti-air-missiles/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of two new air defence missiles, state media reported on Aug 24The tests, as per KCNA, showed the weapons had “superior combat capability” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/drug-trafficking-on-the-dark-web-true-crime-reports/): Ross Ulbricht built an empire in the shadows where drugs, weapons, and stolen secrets flowed freely.
- [Indian-Origin Truck Driver Behind Fatal Florida Highway Crash Denied Bail By US Court: ‘Flight Risk’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/indian-origin-truck-driver-behind-fatal-florida-highway-crash-denied-bail-by-us-court-flight-risk/): Harjinder Singh faces three counts of vehicular homicide after allegedly making an illegal U-turn with his tractor-trailer in Fort Pierce, leading to a collision with a minivan
- [Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/scuffles-arrests-as-protesters-across-uk-rally-against-asylum-hotels/): Protesters met with counter-demonstrators, prompting scuffles, including in Bristol and Liverpool.
- [LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza; protesters across globe denounce Gaza City famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/live-israel-pounds-gaza-protesters-across-globe-denounce-gaza-city-famine/): People protest around the world as Israel continues push to seize Gaza City where famine has been declared.
- [Barcelona defeat Levante with thrilling comeback in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/barcelona-defeat-levante-with-thrilling-comeback-in-la-liga/): Reigning Spanish League champions recovered from a two-goal deficit to pull off a stunning comeback against Levante.
- [Texas Redistricting Battle: Texas Republicans Approve New Congressional Maps Amid Uproar | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/texas-redistricting-battle-texas-republicans-approve-new-congressional-maps-amid-uproar-n18g/): Texas Republicans have approved a new congressional map, triggering accusations of gerrymandering and unfair redistricting. Critics argue the new map strengthens GOP control while diluting the voting power of minority communities, especially in urban and rapidly growing areas. The decision has sparked protests, legal threats, and intense scrutiny from both state and national observers. n18oc_world […]
- [Ukrainian Drone Attacks Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, Gets Downed By Air Defence Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/ukrainian-drone-attacks-russias-kursk-nuclear-power-plant-gets-downed-by-air-defence-systems/): The radiation levels at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and in the surrounding area have not exceeded normal limits, the plant’s press service said.
- [Indian Tourist From Bihar Killed In New York Bus Crash As Niagara Falls Trip Turns Tragic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/indian-tourist-from-bihar-killed-in-new-york-bus-crash-as-niagara-falls-trip-turns-tragic/): Most passengers on board were of Indian, Chinese, or Filipino origin, police said
- [North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/north-koreas-kim-oversees-test-firing-of-new-air-defence-missiles-report/): Report comes a day before US President Donald Trump’s summit with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae-myung.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,277](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1277/): Here are the key events on day 1,277 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Eyes Chicago Takeover After DC, Pentagon Planning Military Deployment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/trump-eyes-chicago-takeover-after-dc-pentagon-planning-military-deployment-report/): Pentagon has for weeks been planning a military deployment in Chicago as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime and illegal immigrants, according to a report.
- [Not Just Turkey, Indian Tourists Shun Azerbaijan Too, Numbers Drop 66% | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/not-just-turkey-indian-tourists-shun-azerbaijan-too-numbers-drop-66-exclusive/): The Azerbaijan tourism website even depicts a truncated map of Jammu and Kashmir, showing PoK and Aksai Chin as not part of India, News18 found
- [‘Zelenskyy Expected In India On Modi's Invitation’: Ukrainian Envoy Shares Insight Into Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/zelenskyy-expected-in-india-on-modis-invitation-ukrainian-envoy-shares-insight-into-plans/): President Zelenskyy is expected in India on the invitation of PM Modi, Ukrainian envoy said, sharing insight into the plans.
- [Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/nigeria-says-it-killed-35-fighters-in-air-strikes-near-border-with-cameroon/): Strikes are latest by the Nigerian military as it battles resurgence of attacks by armed groups in country’s northeast.
- [Tens of thousands of Palestinian children starving in Gaza tent camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/tens-of-thousands-of-palestinian-children-starving-in-gaza-tent-camps/): Somia Abu Naja says her 12-year-old daughter’s weight has plummeted to 20kg as extreme hunger grips the Gaza Strip.
- ["Russian Nuke Subs Vanish From Radar” Putin Warns US, Macron Told "Go to Ukraine," Trump Signals…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/russian-nuke-subs-vanish-from-radar-putin-warns-us-macron-told-go-to-ukraine-trump-signals4k/): President Vladimir Putin highlighted the strategic importance of the Arctic for Russia’s defense, stating that Russian nuclear submarines can sail undetected beneath the Arctic ice, beyond radar detection. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of deploying two US nuclear submarines near Russia. Concurrently, Russian forces conducted naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, including […]
- [Ronaldo breaks unique record but Al Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup to Al-Ahli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/ronaldo-breaks-unique-record-but-al-nassr-lose-saudi-super-cup-to-al-ahli/): Cristiano Ronaldo is first player to score 100 goals for four professional clubs but Al Nassr lose final to Al-Ahli.
- [Oviedo vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/oviedo-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-teams-start-lineups/): Record La Liga winners Real Madrid head to newly promoted Oviedo with a keen eye on new Los Blancos coach Xabi Alonso.
- [Watch: North Korea Shows First Video of Kursk Battle, Troops Fighting Ukraine's Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/watch-north-korea-shows-first-video-of-kursk-battle-troops-fighting-ukraines-army/): North Korea’s state television KRT on Friday (August 22) broadcast footage purporting to show North Korean soldiers fighting Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, which shares a border with northeastern Ukraine. It was not clear when the videos were filmed. . . . . n18oc_crux
- [“14 CCG, Militia Ships…” China Show of Force Rattles Philippines, Vietnam Rapidly Builds Islands |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/14-ccg-militia-ships-china-show-of-force-rattles-philippines-vietnam-rapidly-builds-islands-4k/): The Philippines reported an unusual Chinese show of force near Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea’s Spratly Islands. The Philippine military observed 14 Chinese coast guard and maritime militia ships, some armed with heavy weapons, along with a helicopter and a drone near its military outpost. Manila’s defense chief condemned […]
- [North Korea Shows First Video of Troops Fighting in Ukraine, Using Bulsae-4 ATGMs for 1st Time |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/north-korea-shows-first-video-of-troops-fighting-in-ukraine-using-bulsae-4-atgms-for-1st-time-4k/): North Korea’s state television KRT on Friday (August 22) broadcast footage purporting to show North Korean soldiers fighting Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, which shares a border with northeastern Ukraine. It was not clear when the videos were filmed. They show North Korean soldiers advancing through snow-covered battlefields, manoeuvring through ruined buildings and overturned […]
- [White House Rose Garden Transformed With $1.9 Million Stone Patio Upgrade | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/white-house-rose-garden-transformed-with-1-9-million-stone-patio-upgrade-video/): Donald Trump completed a $1.9 million renovation of the Rose Garden, replacing grass with stone tiles and adding Mar-a-Lago inspired touches.
- [‘Modern Blood Libel’: Netanyahu Calls Gaza Famine Declaration 'Outright Lie'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/modern-blood-libel-netanyahu-calls-gaza-famine-declaration-outright-lie/): Netanyahu accused the UN and its partner agencies of spreading falsehoods and showing double standards
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Global South to pressure Russia to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-global-south-to-pressure-russia-to-end-war/): Ukrainian leader calls for wider international support to get Russia to negotiating table amid faltering peace efforts.
- [This is what happens when money dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/this-is-what-happens-when-money-dies/): Israel has blocked the transfer of currency into Gaza; the result is catastrophic.
- [Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-uganda/): Abrego Garcia’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.
- [How can Israel engineer a famine in Gaza in the 21st century?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/how-can-israel-engineer-a-famine-in-gaza-in-the-21st-century/): UN chief Antonio Guterres says famine in Gaza is ‘a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself’.
- [India's Bold Diplomacy: Defying Trump's Sanctions and Resetting Ties with Russia and China | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/indias-bold-diplomacy-defying-trumps-sanctions-and-resetting-ties-with-russia-and-china-news18/): In a bold diplomatic move, India defies Trump’s sanctions and strengthens ties with Russia and China, showcasing its strategic autonomy. Experts warn of potential long-term rifts in US-India relations, while emphasizing the need for a reset in diplomacy. | “It is typical of Trump to do something without thinking it through. He might have applied […]
- [Human Remains Believed To Be Of Children Uncovered In Lancashire Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/human-remains-believed-to-be-of-children-uncovered-in-lancashire-home/): Builders in Lytham, Lancashire found human remains, possibly children, at a Cleveland Road site. Lancashire Police say the burial is historic and not suspicious.
- [Australia Surgeon Accused Of Filming Over 450 Women In Hospital Washrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/australia-surgeon-accused-of-filming-over-450-women-in-hospital-washrooms/): Ryan Cho, accused of secretly filming 4,500 videos in hospital restrooms, was granted bail by Justice James Elliott. Cho is expected to face around 500 charges.
- [‘History Of Overlooking History’: Jaishankar’s Bin Laden Reminder On US-Pakistan Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/history-of-overlooking-history-jaishankars-bin-laden-reminder-on-us-pakistan-ties/): Jaishankar’s comments come at a time when ties between the US and Pakistan have significantly improved in recent months
- [Turkey's First Lady Writes To Melania Trump, Urges Her To Speak Out For Children In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/turkeys-first-lady-writes-to-melania-trump-urges-her-to-speak-out-for-children-in-gaza/): The appeal comes as a global hunger monitor officially declared famine in Gaza City and nearby areas.
- [Israel’s definition of “a combatant is elastic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/israels-definition-of-a-combatant-is-elastic/): “The Israeli government claims that they killed Hamas and other combatants…”
- [Israeli military uproots thousands of Palestinian olive trees in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/israeli-military-uproots-thousands-of-palestinian-olive-trees-in-west-bank/): Israeli destruction in al-Mughayyir near Ramallah is part of push to forcibly displace Palestinians, researcher says.
- [India and China Seek Diplomatic Thaw Amid Ongoing Border Tensions | Trump Tariffs | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/india-and-china-seek-diplomatic-thaw-amid-ongoing-border-tensions-trump-tariffs-news18/): India hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the start of the week in New Delhi, while Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar’s photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from Moscow in the latter half. From doubling down on ties with Russia, to reaching a consensus with China on the next steps to the […]
- [Pentagon Boss Fires Defense Intel Chief Whose Iran Strikes Assessment Angered Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/pentagon-boss-fires-defense-intel-chief-whose-iran-strikes-assessment-angered-trump/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired DIA chief Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse after his Iran strike assessment angered Donald Trump; Christine Bordine named Acting Director.
- [Tottenham stun Man City with 2-0 win in Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/tottenham-stun-man-city-with-2-0-win-in-premier-league/): Spurs maintain their winning start to the season but leave Manchester City with yet more questions to answer.
- [Israeli attacks kill 37 in Gaza as more Palestinians die from starvation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/israeli-attacks-kill-37-in-gaza-as-more-palestinians-die-from-starvation/): Health authorities say eight more people, including two children, die from malnutrition after famine declared in Gaza.
- [Exclusive: John Bolton Warns Tariff Pressures, Russian Oil Scrutiny Could Strain India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/exclusive-john-bolton-warns-tariff-pressures-russian-oil-scrutiny-could-strain-india-us-ties/): : India appears sidelined amid tariff pressures and scrutiny over Russian oil purchases. This could severely strain India-US bilateral ties in the coming months: John Bolton n18oc_world
- [Navigating Troubled Waters: The Future of U.S.-India Relations Amid Trump's Trade War | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/navigating-troubled-waters-the-future-of-u-s-india-relations-amid-trumps-trade-war-news18/): : The U.S.-India relationship, nurtured over 25 years, now faces strains under Trump’s tariff and trade war policies. John Bolton believes future administrations could restore cooperation. n18oc_world
- ['Nothing Made Me More Pouder': Sergio Gor After Being Nominated As US Ambassador To India By Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/nothing-made-me-more-pouder-sergio-gor-after-being-nominated-as-us-ambassador-to-india-by-trump/): Sergio Gor, Trump’s close aide, who has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to India, expressed gratitude to the US President in a post on X.Gor called it an “honour” to his life to represent the United States, also adding that he has never been proud.“Beyond grateful to Donald Trump for his incredible trust […]
- [Trump Zelensky Meeting | Trump Promises Security Guarantees For Ukraine | Russia Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-zelensky-meeting-trump-promises-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-russia-ukraine-war/): | European leaders at the as meets , promising security guarantees for .But with no -Zelensky summit yet set and ceasefire terms still unsettled, peace remains a distant goal n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Venezuela Battle-Ready? Maduro Cries "Regime Change" as US Warships Enter Caribbean, China Warns |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/venezuela-battle-ready-maduro-cries-regime-change-as-us-warships-enter-caribbean-china-warns-4k/): President Nicolás Maduro condemned the deployment of three US warships off Venezuela’s coast, calling it an “illegal” regime change attempt. The Trump administration escalated pressure on Maduro by doubling the drug trafficking bounty to $50 million. Maduro accused the US of using drug trafficking as a pretext for intervention. The US confirmed sending an amphibious […]
- [Pakistan Mudslide Creates 7-Km Lake, Raising Fears Of ‘Catastrophic’ Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/pakistan-mudslide-creates-7-km-lake-raising-fears-of-catastrophic-floods/): A lake formed by a mudslide in Gilgit Baltistan threatens catastrophic floods in Ghizer, Gilgit, Astore and Diamer, with officials urging high alert as monsoon deaths reach 785.
- [Guinea military rulers suspend three opposition parties before referendum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/guinea-military-rulers-suspend-three-opposition-parties-before-referendum/): Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition.
- [Massive Explosion Rocks Roseland Oil Plant, Triggers Emergency Evacuation | Breaking | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/massive-explosion-rocks-roseland-oil-plant-triggers-emergency-evacuation-breaking-n18g/): A massive explosion and fire tore through the Smitty’s Supply oil plant near Roseland, Louisiana, sending thick black smoke into the skies and forcing an urgent evacuation across the region. The terrifying blast shook homes and schools in Tangipahoa Parish, prompting officials to issue mandatory evacuation orders within a one-mile radius. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Why Putin Won’t Let Go of Donbas: The Full Explainer | Russia-Ukraine War | Zelensky | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/why-putin-wont-let-go-of-donbas-the-full-explainer-russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-n18g/): Why is Russian President Vladimir Putin so obsessed with Donbas? As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas has become the centerpiece of Russia’s military ambitions and political messaging. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Good To Finally...': Tharoor On Trump Aide Sergio Gor's Appointment As US Envoy To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/good-to-finally-tharoor-on-trump-aide-sergio-gors-appointment-as-us-envoy-to-india/): Sergio Gor, 38, has served as White House personnel director and played a significant role in Trump’s 2024 election campaign
- [UK Sees Surge In Human Skull Trade, Sparking Fears Of Grave Robbing: 'It's Gruesome'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/uk-sees-surge-in-human-skull-trade-sparking-fears-of-grave-robbing-its-gruesome/): Henry Scragg’s Essex shop Curiosities from the 5th Corner sells human skulls and body parts, sparking expert calls for tighter UK laws amid fears of grave robbing.
- [US Has 1.4 Million Fewer Immigrants After Trump Took Office, A First Since 1960s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/us-has-1-4-million-fewer-immigrants-after-trump-took-office-a-first-since-1960s/): The US immigrant population fell by 1.4 million in early 2025, driven by Donald Trump’s policies, impacting the labor market.
- [Killing by remote control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/killing-by-remote-control/): Hind Hassan looks at the military tech that is changing the face of modern warfare: drones and AI.
- [Japan’s Ishiba hosts South Korea’s Lee before key Trump summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/japans-ishiba-hosts-south-koreas-lee-before-key-trump-summit/): Lee’s visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC, with US President Donald Trump.
- ["You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It" India's Jaishankar Takes a Jibe at US Over Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/you-dont-like-it-dont-buy-it-indias-jaishankar-takes-a-jibe-at-us-over-russian-oil/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a jibe at the United States and Europe over tariffs on India, saying nobody had forced anyone to purchase refined oil or products from India. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, Jaishankar said, “It’s funny to have people who work for a pro-business American administration accusing […]
- [‘First Star Stripped To The Bone’: Astronomers Discover New Type Of Supernova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/first-star-stripped-to-the-bone-astronomers-discover-new-type-of-supernova/): The supernova, named SN2021yfj, revealed a star that had been completely stripped of its hydrogen, helium, and carbon layers
- [India Temporarily Suspends Postal Services To US After Trump's Tariff Hike | US-India Ties | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/india-temporarily-suspends-postal-services-to-us-after-trumps-tariff-hike-us-india-ties-news18/): India’s Department of Posts on Saturday decided to temporarily suspend all types of postal articles destined for the United States due to new American duty rules, after President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods.“The Department of Posts has taken note of the Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the US Administration on 30th July, […]
- [‘Slept With Him Once, Thought...’: Ghislaine Maxwell On First Encounter With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/slept-with-him-once-thought-ghislaine-maxwell-on-first-encounter-with-jeffrey-epstein/): Ghislaine Maxwell detailed her complex relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, from romance hopes to managing his properties, before her 2021 conviction for aiding his sexual abuse.
- [NASA's First-Of-Its-Kind AI System Predicts Solar Storms In Advance: How It Works?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/nasas-first-of-its-kind-ai-system-predicts-solar-storms-in-advance-how-it-works/): NASA’s Surya Heliophysics Foundational Model predicts violent solar storms two hours ahead, using SDO data to protect satellites, GPS, and power grids.
- [Hotel Tryst Turns Tragic: China Woman Fined After Married Lover Dies Post-Sex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/hotel-tryst-turns-tragic-china-woman-fined-after-married-lover-dies-post-sex/): A Chinese court ordered Zhuang to pay 62,000 yuan to Zhou’s family after his death in a hotel, citing delayed help and their extramarital affair. The hotel was not held liable.
- [Canada Urges Action After US Halts Foreign Truck Drivers’ Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/canada-urges-action-after-us-halts-foreign-truck-drivers-visas/): US paused visas for foreign truck drivers after a fatal Florida crash involving Harjinder Singh. Canadian Trucking Alliance urges Ottawa to address immigration issues.
- [What Happens If The UN Declares Famine In Gaza And Why It Matters | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/what-happens-if-the-un-declares-famine-in-gaza-and-why-it-matters-explained/): The United Nations declares a famine when 20% of the population lacks sufficient food, hunger causes 2+ deaths per 10,000 daily, and over 30% of children are malnourished
- [Is Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ spending law the biggest tax cut in US history?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/is-trumps-big-beautiful-spending-law-the-biggest-tax-cut-in-us-history/): Trump’s 2025 law ranks third among tax cuts since 1980 and mainly extends old cuts, making its impact modest for most.
- [Famine in Gaza “manufactured down to the calorie”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/famine-in-gaza-manufactured-down-to-the-calorie/): Dr James Smith calls the Gaza famine a predictable crisis, manufactured by the Israeli occupation.
- [Gaza famine “is Netanyahu’s legacy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/gaza-famine-is-netanyahus-legacy/): Former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness calls the Gaza famine a “sadistic obscenity” linked to Netanyahu’s name.
- [UK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/uk-delays-ruling-on-chinese-embassy-after-beijing-withholds-information/): The embassy, which would be situated near the Tower of London, would be the largest in Europe.
- [Lyle Menendez denied parole decades after murder of parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/lyle-menendez-denied-parole-decades-after-murder-of-parents/): His brother Erik was also denied parole on Thursday for the 1989 shotgun killing of their parents in Beverly Hills.
- [LIVE: Man City vs Tottenham – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/live-man-city-vs-tottenham-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage and analysis, ahead of our live text and photo commentary stream.
- [Will Israel choose truce or war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/will-israel-choose-truce-or-war/): Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill argues that Israel is feigning ignorance if it thinks Hamas will surrender.
- [Texas Senate approves redrawn congressional map favouring Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/texas-senate-approves-redrawn-congressional-map-favouring-republicans/): Governor Greg Abbott is expected to quickly sign it into law, though Democrats have vowed to challenge it in court.
- [BrahMos Missile: India’s Deadliest Weapon Pakistan Fears | Operation Sindoor | Asim Munir | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/brahmos-missile-indias-deadliest-weapon-pakistan-fears-operation-sindoor-asim-munir-n18g/): India’s strategic dominance in the region has reached a new level with the deployment and testing of the BrahMos missile, one of the fastest and most precise supersonic cruise missiles in the world. In this special report, we explore why Pakistan’s military establishment, led by Army Chief General Asim Munir, is on high alert amid […]
- [Trump Gets Clean Chit? Maxwell Calls US Prez ‘Cordial’, Denies Epstein Client List In Transcript|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/23/trump-gets-clean-chit-maxwell-calls-us-prez-cordial-denies-epstein-client-list-in-transcript4k/): Ghislane Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, told a top US Justice Department official last month that she never observed president Donald Trump in an “inappropriate setting,” according to a recently released transcript. She also made several other revelations.Watch the video for more details.00:00 Introduction2:04 Trump, Epstein, Clinton: What Maxwell really saw8:05 Maxwell denies […]
- [Intel says US govt stake could hurt sales, White House hints at more deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/intel-says-us-govt-stake-could-hurt-sales-white-house-hints-at-more-deals/): White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the US could take stakes in other companies in the sector.
- [LIVE: Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/live-newcastle-united-vs-liverpool-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as Newcastle host Liverpool at St James’ Park.
- ['I Used Trade': Trump Reiterates Ceasefire Claim On India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/i-used-trade-trump-reiterates-ceasefire-claim-on-india-pakistan-conflict/): Donald Trump claimed he brokered a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May using trade, a claim denied by New Delhi.
- [Israel’s killing of five Gaza journalists draws global condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israels-killing-of-five-gaza-journalists-draws-global-condemnation/): Five Palestinian journalists, including Al Jazeera cameraman, killed in Israeli attack on a hospital in Gaza.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained in US, faces possible deportation to Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/kilmar-abrego-garcia-detained-in-us-faces-possible-deportation-to-uganda/): The wrongfully deported man’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.
- [Israel army chief says captive ‘deal on table’, Israel must take it: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-army-chief-says-captive-deal-on-table-israel-must-take-it-report/): Eyal Zamir says military ‘created the conditions’ for a captive deal with Hamas as Israel steps up attacks in Gaza.
- [Israeli Strikes Kill At least 19 at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, Including Five Journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-19-at-gazas-nasser-hospital-including-five-journalists/): On August 25, Israeli military strikes targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing at least 15 people, including five journalists—one a Reuters contractor. Witnesses reported a second strike hit after rescue teams and media rushed to the scene. Palestinians also recovered bodies from an airstrike in al-Karama, north of Gaza City. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of its journalist in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/al-jazeera-condemns-israels-killing-of-its-journalist-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera says the attack on a hospital violated international norms and laws, ‘amounting to war crimes’.
- [Israeli army takes influencers to see controversial GHF food aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israeli-army-takes-influencers-to-see-controversial-ghf-food-aid-in-gaza/): Videos show social media influencers who were invited by Israel’s government to tour GHF aid sites in Gaza.
- [When and why has the National Guard been deployed in the US before?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/when-and-why-has-the-national-guard-been-deployed-in-the-us-before/): The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.
- [Western media outlets “tend to privilege Israeli sources”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/western-media-outlets-tend-to-privilege-israeli-sources/): “What you end up getting is an overwhelmingly Israeli voice and kind of suppressed Palestinian voice.”
- [Live: Trump threatens more National Guard deployments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/live-trump-threatens-more-national-guard-deployments/): Threats to send troops into Chicago and Baltimore come as Washington, DC guards begin carrying arms.
- [Syria condemns new Israeli “military incursion” in Damascus countryside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/syria-condemns-new-israeli-military-incursion-in-damascus-countryside/): Syria’s foreign minister accuses Israel of violating a 1974 agreement to advance its ‘expansionist and partition plans’.
- ['Your Interest Is Paramount': PM Modi To Farmers, Small Business Owners Amid Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/your-interest-is-paramount-pm-modi-to-farmers-small-business-owners-amid-trump-tariffs/): Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on India and an additional unspecified penalty over the sale and purchase of Russian oil. 
- [Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre Arrives in Kyiv, Welcomed by Yermak and Sybiha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/norwegian-pm-jonas-gahr-store-arrives-in-kyiv-welcomed-by-yermak-and-sybiha/): Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre arrived in Kyiv on August 25 and was warmly welcomed by Ukraine’s Presidential Office chief Andrii Yermak and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. His visit underscores Norway’s strong support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. øre n18oc_crux
- [Russia To Hire More Indians, Simplify Payment System For Travellers, Says Indian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/russia-to-hire-more-indians-simplify-payment-system-for-travellers-says-indian-envoy/): Vinay Kumar said the Indo-Russian Working Group on Banking & Finance is actively discussing ways to make financial transactions easier for all categories of travellers
- ["Unsolvable" Khamenei Rejects US Negotiations, Vows to Stand Against Trump's Pressure on Iran | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/unsolvable-khamenei-rejects-us-negotiations-vows-to-stand-against-trumps-pressure-on-iran-4k/): Iran’s supreme leader said the current situation with the United States was “unsolvable,” and that Tehran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington, amid a stand off with Western powers over its nuclear program, state media reported on Sunday (August 24).Tehran suspended nuclear negotiations with the United States after the U.S. and Israel bombed […]
- [US Man Arrested For Hurling 2-Year-Old Baby From Balcony In Shocking Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/us-man-arrested-for-hurling-2-year-old-baby-from-balcony-in-shocking-incident/): The toddler survived the fall and was quickly rushed to hospital. Doctors later confirmed that the child had not suffered any serious injuries
- [64-Year-Old Teacher Used Soundproof Room To Sexually Abuse Students, Sentenced To 215 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/64-year-old-teacher-used-soundproof-room-to-sexually-abuse-students-sentenced-to-215-years/): Kim Kenneth Wilson, a California teacher, was sentenced to 215 years for decades of child abuse, exploitation, and possession of thousands of illicit images
- [DRC peace initiatives need sustained international pressure to succeed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/drc-peace-initiatives-need-sustained-international-pressure-to-succeed/): The Washington Agreement and the Doha Declaration of Principles face the same challenges as past mediation efforts.
- [Bangladesh issues global call on Rohingya crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/bangladesh-issues-global-call-on-rohingya-crisis/): Dhaka hopes a conference can provide solutions to the aid crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
- [Comedy, courage: The life and death of Gaza’s Mahmoud Shurrab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/comedy-courage-the-life-and-death-of-gazas-mahmoud-shurrab/): Mahmoud Shurrab was known for his comedy videos, before turning his platform into a way to help people once war began.
- [Moment of Israeli strikes that killed 5 journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/moment-of-israeli-strikes-that-killed-5-journalists/): Watch the moment Nasser Hospital in Gaza, was struck twice by the Israeli military, killing five journalists.
- [Screwworm? What’s the flesh-eating parasite found in a human in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/screwworm-whats-the-flesh-eating-parasite-found-in-a-human-in-the-us/): Parasitic flies have been found in the United States, following an outbreak of screwworm in Central America last year.
- [What is GBS, the rare paralytic disease in Gaza amid Israeli blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/what-is-gbs-the-rare-paralytic-disease-in-gaza-amid-israeli-blockade/): Gaza has recently seen a surge in Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause full-body paralysis in extreme cases.
- ["Hitting Russia With Our Long-range Weapons" Zelensky Denies US Help, Kyiv's Forces "Wiped Out" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/hitting-russia-with-our-long-range-weapons-zelensky-denies-us-help-kyivs-forces-wiped-out-4k/): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday (August 24) Ukraine uses domestically produced long-range weapons to strike Russian territory and no longer consults Washington on such operations.Speaking at a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv, Zelenskiy said past coordination with the U.S. over such strikes was “a long time ago.”His comments […]
- ['Putin Must No Longer Dare To Attack': Germany To Join Security Guarantees For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/putin-must-no-longer-dare-to-attack-germany-to-join-security-guarantees-for-ukraine/): German Vice Chancellor said that Berlin will work alongside European partners to shape a security framework that prevents any future aggression from Russia
- ['Intention To Further Enhance Ties': Putin Speaks With Iran's Pezeshkian On Phone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/intention-to-further-enhance-ties-putin-speaks-with-irans-pezeshkian-on-phone/): Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the Alaska summit, bilateral issues, and agreed to strengthen ties and meet at the upcoming SCO summit in China.
- [North Korea releases video of troops fighting in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/north-korea-releases-video-of-troops-fighting-in-ukraine-war/): North Korea’s state television has released video of its troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, where they are credit
- [Bangladeshi leader demands justice for Rohingya, ‘safe return’ to Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/bangladeshi-leader-demands-justice-for-rohingya-safe-return-to-myanmar/): Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus says justice and security are vital for Rohingya before returning to Myanmar.
- [Watch: Palestinian Children Play With Parachute Used to Drop Aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/watch-palestinian-children-play-with-parachute-used-to-drop-aid-in-gaza/): A group of Palestinian children had fun playing with a parachute used to air drop humanitarian aid into GazaThe children were seen jumping and making waves of the parachute n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [News18 Evening Digest: What Transpired In Noida Dowry Murder Case, 4 Journalists Killed In Israeli Strike & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/news18-evening-digest-what-transpired-in-noida-dowry-murder-case-4-journalists-killed-in-israeli-strike-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: SC Pulls Up Samay Raina, Other Comedians For Disability Jokes; Parineeti Chopra And Raghav Chadha Announce Pregnancy, and more stories
- [Al Jazeera reporter gets emotional describing killing of fellow journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/al-jazeera-reporter-gets-emotional-describing-killing-of-fellow-journalists/): Hind Khoudary becomes emotional as she described the attack on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza that killed 4 journalists.
- [Reporter describes Gaza hospital attack that killed four journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/reporter-describes-gaza-hospital-attack-that-killed-four-journalists/): Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports on an Israeli drone attack on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
- [Israel bombs Nasser Hospital – southern Gaza’s main medical facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-bombs-nasser-hospital-southern-gazas-main-medical-facility/): The Israeli attack on Gaza hospital kills 19, including four journalists, as Nasser Hospital faces repeated attacks.
- [Israel denies medical workers access to Gaza “to provide relief”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-denies-medical-workers-access-to-gaza-to-provide-relief/): “When doctors go [into Gaza], we show evidence as to what we’re witnessing.”
- [Helicopter Crashes Into Field In UK's Isle Of Wight; Locals Urged To Stay Away From Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/helicopter-crashes-into-field-in-uks-isle-of-wight-locals-urged-to-stay-away-from-site/): A helicopter crashed into a field on the Isle of Wight, prompting an urgent emergency services response.
- [Al Jazeera’s Salama among four Gaza journalists killed in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/al-jazeeras-salama-among-four-gaza-journalists-killed-in-israeli-attack/): The attack also killed Reuters photojournalist Hussam al-Masri, as well as journalists Mariam Abu Daqqa & Moaz Abu Taha.
- [“Iran US Issue Unsolvable” Khamenei Refuses to “Obey” US Amid Nuclear Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/iran-us-issue-unsolvable-khamenei-refuses-to-obey-us-amid-nuclear-standoff/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the current situation with the US was “unsolvable” Khamenei reiterated that Iran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington amid tensions over its nuclear program n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [F-22’s Secret ‘Kill Switch’: Vital For Security Or A Risk That Could Backfire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/f-22s-secret-kill-switch-vital-for-security-or-a-risk-that-could-backfire/): The F-22’s ‘kill switch’ shows how far superpowers go to guard secrets, but debate rages on whether it’s a vital safeguard or a self-destructive system that cripples its own jet
- [Four Journalists, Including AP Stringer, Among 15 Killed In Israeli Strike On Gaza Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/four-journalists-including-ap-stringer-among-15-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-hospital/): According to media watchdogs, at least 192 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began nearly two years ago
- [Cambodia passes law to strip citizenship of people convicted of treason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/cambodia-passes-law-to-strip-citizenship-of-people-convicted-of-treason/): Measure comes amid sustained crackdown on opponents of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.
- [Gaza’s famine denounced as international crime against “civilians”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/gazas-famine-denounced-as-international-crime-against-civilians/): Mark Ruffalo calls Gaza famine a “man-made” by Israel, urging Trump and world leaders to act
- [Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/why-ethiopias-tigray-could-be-on-the-brink-of-another-conflict/): Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.
- [“Big Power Security Guarantee, No NATO...” Russia’s Lavrov Outlines Ukraine Peace Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/big-power-security-guarantee-no-nato-russias-lavrov-outlines-ukraine-peace-terms/): The Russian Foreign Minister told NBC news that a group including UNSC* members should guarantee Ukraine’s securitySergei Lavrov said the group “must be non-aligned with any military bloc and which must be non-nuclear” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Another MH370-Like Mystery: Passenger Plane That Took Off From Tasmania Missing For 22 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/another-mh370-like-mystery-passenger-plane-that-took-off-from-tasmania-missing-for-22-days/): On August 2, 2025, a privately owned aircraft lifted off from Georgetown Airport in Tasmania around 12:45 pm and simply disappeared
- [Netanyahu Says Israel Ready To Quit Southern Lebanon Positions If Hezbollah Is 'Disarmed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/netanyahu-says-israel-ready-to-quit-southern-lebanon-positions-if-hezbollah-is-disarmed/): Netanyahu Says Israel Ready To Quit Southern Lebanon Positions If Hezbollah Is ‘Disarmed’
- [‘Adam And Eve First...’: Bangladesh Lawyer Seeks Removal Of Darwin's Theory From Textbooks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/adam-and-eve-first-bangladesh-lawyer-seeks-removal-of-darwins-theory-from-textbooks/): Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is a landmark idea in science that explains how species change and new ones arise
- [Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli attack on Nasser hospital in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/al-jazeera-journalist-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-nasser-hospital-in-gaza/): An Al Jazeera journalist is among 15 Palestinians killed in an Israeli attack on the Nasser hospital in Gaza.
- [Vietnam prepares to evacuate half a million people ahead of Typhoon Kajiki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/vietnam-prepares-to-evacuate-half-a-million-people-ahead-of-typhoon-kajiki/): More than 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel have been mobilised to help with the evacuation.
- [Vietnam Evacuates Thousands, Shuts Airports As Typhoon Kajiki Makes Landfall After Hitting China |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/vietnam-evacuates-thousands-shuts-airports-as-typhoon-kajiki-makes-landfall-after-hitting-china-4k/): Vietnam has evacuated over 3,00,000 people and cancelled more than a dozen domestic flights as Typhoon Kajiki is making landfall today. Kajiki passed the southern coast of China’s Hainan Island, prompting Sanya City to shut businesses and suspend public transport. “This is an extremely dangerous fast-moving storm,” the government warned, cautioning of heavy rain, flooding, […]
- [Indus Waters Treaty In Abeyance, But India Alerts Pakistan On Potential Flood: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-but-india-alerts-pakistan-on-potential-flood-reports/): The Indian High Commission in Islamabad communicated the potential flood in Tawi Ravi in Jammu to Pakistani authorities on August 24
- [Israel Drops “35 Bombs” on Yemen Presidential Palace, Houthi Targets: Bibi's Custer Bomb Revenge? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-drops-35-bombs-on-yemen-presidential-palace-houthi-targets-bibis-custer-bomb-revenge-4k/): Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on August 24 killed at least six people, according Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. Television footage showed a large fireball light up the skies over the Yemeni capital, leaving behind a column of thick, black smokeThe strikes also left 86 wounded including over 20 in critical condition, Yemen’s Saba news […]
- [Video Captures Arson Attack At East London Indian Restaurant, Man Engulfed in Flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/video-captures-arson-attack-at-east-london-indian-restaurant-man-engulfed-in-flames/): A video from East London shows masked attackers dousing an Indian restaurant with liquid and setting it on fire. Two people were arrested in the case.
- [Irish activists knit blanket representing children killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/irish-activists-knit-blanket-representing-children-killed-in-gaza/): Video shows a blanket knitted by Irish activists as a tribute to children killed in Gaza. Each square of the blanket rep
- [Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa, After Rebels Fired “Cluster Bomb Missile”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-strikes-houthi-targets-in-sanaa-after-rebels-fired-cluster-bomb-missile/): Israeli strikes in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on August 24 killed at least six people, according to Houthi rebelsThe Houthi-run Saba news agency reported six people killed and 86 wounded in the Israeli raid n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Wiped Out In 1960s, A ‘Flesh-Eating’ Fly Found Infecting Person In US: What Is Screwworm?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/wiped-out-in-1960s-a-flesh-eating-fly-found-infecting-person-in-us-what-is-screwworm/): Decades after the US declared it eradicated, a rare flesh-eating parasite has resurfaced in a person who returned from Central America, raising concerns among health officials
- [Daniil Medvedev exits US Open after photographer incident on match point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/daniil-medvedev-exits-us-open-after-photographer-incident-on-match-point/): Ex-US Open champ suffers meltdown in a third-set flashpoint after an errant photographer’s action caused a point replay.
- [Novak Djokovic battles to win first round match at US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/novak-djokovic-battles-to-win-first-round-match-at-us-open/): Djokovic, who hasn’t won a Grand Slam title in two years, was far from his best against Learner Tien in New York.
- [Live: Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, leaving dozens dead in a day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/live-israel-intensifies-attacks-on-gaza-leaving-dozens-dead-in-a-day/): Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 51 people, including 27 in Gaza City, as bombardments intensified on Sunday.
- [Bangladesh Raises 1971 Atrocities Issue Again During Pakistan FM’s Visit, Demands Apology | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/bangladesh-raises-1971-atrocities-issue-again-during-pakistan-fms-visit-demands-apology-exclusive/): Sources said Muhammad Yunus’ demand for an apology is seen as a response to the domestic political pressure within Bangladesh
- [SpaceX calls off Starship launch in latest setback for Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/spacex-calls-off-starship-launch-in-latest-setback-for-elon-musk/): Rocket company postpones 10th test-flight to troubleshoot issue at Texas launch site.
- ['Whoever Attacks Us...': Netanyahu Warns Houthis After Israel Strikes Yemeni Capital Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/whoever-attacks-us-netanyahu-warns-houthis-after-israel-strikes-yemeni-capital-sanaa/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned of retaliation if Yemen responds to Israeli airstrikes on Sana’a. He said the strikes were meant to send a clear message to the Houthis.
- [US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/us-national-guard-troops-begin-carrying-weapons-in-washington-dc/): The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now ‘no crime’ in the US capital.
- [South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/south-koreas-lee-set-to-meet-trump-with-trade-and-security-high-on-agenda/): July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.
- [World News Live Updates: Typhoon Kajiki Hits Southern China, Prompts Evacuations As It Heads Toward Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/world-news-live-updates-typhoon-kajiki-hits-southern-china-prompts-evacuations-as-it-heads-toward-vietnam/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [India Defies US Tariffs, Vows to Secure Best Oil Deals Amid Tensions | Trump Tariff | US India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/india-defies-us-tariffs-vows-to-secure-best-oil-deals-amid-tensions-trump-tariff-us-india/): In response to impending U.S. tariffs, Indian envoy Vinay Kumar asserts that India will prioritize securing the best oil deals, including Russian crude. He condemns the tariffs as unfair, emphasizing India’s commitment to protect its national interests amid rising tensions. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Passenger's Device Catches Fire Onboard American Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/passengers-device-catches-fire-onboard-american-airlines-flight-forcing-diversion/): A passenger was jolted awake when a flight attendant leapt onto her exit row seat in a frantic rush to grab a fire extinguisher from the cabin.
- [Donald Trump Taps Loyalist Sergio Gor As U.S. Ambassador To India: Is It A Message To PM Modi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/donald-trump-taps-loyalist-sergio-gor-as-u-s-ambassador-to-india-is-it-a-message-to-pm-modi/): By appointing Sergio Gor as Ambassador, Trump is sending a clear message: India matters. And America is not going to let this relationship drift
- ['Aggressive Leverage': JD Vance Says Trump Put Tariffs On India To Force Russia On Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/aggressive-leverage-jd-vance-says-trump-put-tariffs-on-india-to-force-russia-on-ukraine-war/): Vance said that such a measure was part of Washington’s plan to make it difficult for Russia to collect high revenues from its oil trade. 
- [France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/france-summons-us-ambassador-over-anti-semitism-allegations/): Foreign Ministry calls Charles Kushner’s claim that Paris is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism ‘unacceptable’.
- [Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/has-israel-become-a-divisive-issue-in-europe/): Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel over Gaza atrocities.
- [Israel has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City: Civil Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israel-has-destroyed-more-than-1000-buildings-in-gaza-city-civil-defence/): Israeli attacks kill 51 Palestinians across Gaza, as Netanyahu’s government ignores international pleas to halt war.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,278](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1278/): Here are the key events on day 1,278 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Real Madrid overpower Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga as Mbappe scores twice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/real-madrid-overpower-oviedo-3-0-in-la-liga-as-mbappe-scores-twice/): Kylina Mbappe grabs a brace and Vinicius Jr gets the third as Xabi Alonso’s side see off newly-promoted Real Oviedo.
- [Spain’s August heatwave was ‘most intense on record’, weather agency says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/spains-august-heatwave-was-most-intense-on-record-weather-agency-says/): AEMET says the 16-day August heatwave was part of a ‘trend toward more extreme summers’ due to climate change.
- [Canada’s Carney meets Zelenskyy, backs security guarantees for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/canadas-carney-meets-zelenskyy-backs-security-guarantees-for-ukraine/): Canadian PM floats the possibility of ‘presence of troops’ from allied countries to protect Ukraine against Russia.
- [Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago: Top Democratic US lawmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/trump-has-no-basis-to-deploy-troops-to-chicago-top-democratic-us-lawmaker/): Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also accuses Republican US president of pushing to ‘manufacture a crisis’ to abuse power.
- [Tens of thousands march across world in support of Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/tens-of-thousands-march-across-world-in-support-of-palestinians-in-gaza/): Rallies take place across Australia’s major towns and cities as well as in other countries including Malaysia and Kenya.
- [US, Canada Warn Against "Unchallenged" Russia Aggression as Zelensky Vows to Take Back Crimea | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/us-canada-warn-against-unchallenged-russia-aggression-as-zelensky-vows-to-take-back-crimea-4k/): On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the US and Canada issued strong warnings against allowing Russian aggression to go unchallenged. Both countries reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, underscoring that any peace must include Ukraine’s participation and respect its territorial borders. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine are […]
- [Amid Gaza famine, Palestinian girl struggles to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/amid-gaza-famine-palestinian-girl-struggles-to-survive/): UN official says Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing ‘hell in all shapes’ as Israel steps up its Gaza City assault.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony says a lot about our dystopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/ghislaine-maxwells-testimony-says-a-lot-about-our-dystopia/): That the US president needs a character certificate from a convicted criminal is quite befitting.
- [India Will Buy Oil From Where It Gets ‘The Best Deal’, Says Envoy To Russia Vinay Kumar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/india-will-buy-oil-from-where-it-gets-the-best-deal-says-envoy-to-russia-vinay-kumar/): Ambassador Kumar’s statement came during an interview with state-run TASS on Sunday.
- [Democrats Criticise Trump's Plans To Deploy Troops In Chicago, Baltimore: 'Has No Authority'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/democrats-criticise-trumps-plans-to-deploy-troops-in-chicago-baltimore-has-no-authority/): Trump had already threatened to send National Guard troops to Chicago and New York, and he also threatened to deploy them in Baltimore to combat crime and illegal immigration.
- [Trump Hostage Remarks Stir Outrage in Israel; Liberman Slams Gantz Proposal as ‘Pitiful Show’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/trump-hostage-remarks-stir-outrage-in-israel-liberman-slams-gantz-proposal-as-pitiful-show-4k/): US President Donald Trump’s remarks suggested fewer than 20 Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza sparked outrage among hostage families and were promptly denied by Israeli officials. Trump took credit for previous hostage releases and criticized Hamas’s extortion. Israeli officials maintain 50 hostages are held, with 20 alive and two in grave danger. Families demand […]
- [LIVE: Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/live-real-oviedo-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analyses and live text commentary of the game as Oviedo host Real Madrid in Spain’s La Liga.
- [Fireball, Smoke Fill Sky As Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Capital After Houthis Launch Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/fireball-smoke-fill-sky-as-israeli-airstrikes-hit-yemens-capital-after-houthis-launch-missile/): Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa after Houthi rebels launched a missile toward Israel. Explosions rocked sites like a power plant and gas station.
- [Lavrov Says Putin Ready To Meet Zelenskyy, But Doubts His Legitimacy As Ukraine's President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/lavrov-says-putin-ready-to-meet-zelenskyy-but-doubts-his-legitimacy-as-ukraines-president/): Sergey Lavrov stated Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy but questioned Zelenskyy’s legitimacy, as Kyiv insists he remains Ukraine’s leader under martial law.
- [Why protesters in the UK are being arrested under ‘terror’ laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/why-protesters-in-the-uk-are-being-arrested-under-terror-laws/): Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech. 
- [Teenager, Man Arrested Over Arson Attack On Indian Restaurant In London; 5 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/teenager-man-arrested-over-arson-attack-on-indian-restaurant-in-london-5-injured/): The police said five people were hospitalised after an arson attack on the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford of east London, on Friday night. Two people are in custody.
- [Iran will stand up to US demands to be ‘obedient’, says Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/iran-will-stand-up-to-us-demands-to-be-obedient-says-khamenei/): The remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comes as Tehran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers.
- [Zelenskyy marks Ukraine Independence Day alongside Canada’s PM in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/zelenskyy-marks-ukraine-independence-day-alongside-canadas-pm-in-kyiv/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivered a defiant address against Russia during Ukraine’s Independence Day.
- [Moscow says Russia and Ukraine exchange 146 prisoners each](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/moscow-says-russia-and-ukraine-exchange-146-prisoners-each/): The exchange comes amid diplomatic efforts to solve the conflict and a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia overnight.
- [Russia Made 'Significant Concessions' On Ukraine, Says US Veep JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/russia-made-significant-concessions-on-ukraine-says-us-veep-jd-vance/): Donald Trump hosted Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska and met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders at the White House to end the conflict.
- [South Korea Spooked By Kim’s New ‘Drone Killer’? Lee Heads To US As Pyongyang Unveils ‘Anti-Air…’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/south-korea-spooked-by-kims-new-drone-killer-lee-heads-to-us-as-pyongyang-unveils-anti-air4k/): North Korea has unveiled new AI-equipped “drone killer” systems and advanced anti-air defense missiles to counter threats from drones and cruise missiles. South Korea, alarmed by Pyongyang’s advances and Russian technology transfers, is boosting its own drone defense capabilities. Meanwhile, South Korean leader Lee is heading to the US for talks amid growing security concerns. […]
- [How burgers helped me better understand my Vietnamese immigrant mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/how-burgers-helped-me-better-understand-my-vietnamese-immigrant-mother/): Once, eating cheeseburgers allowed my mother to feel American. Now, it shows that she is free to eat what she wants.
- [Israel’s targeting of journalists in Gaza continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israels-targeting-of-journalists-in-gaza-continues/): A journalist in Gaza reported on the killing of his relatives, live on TV, just hours after losing a colleague.
- [Israeli military targets Yemen’s Sanaa after Houthi attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/israeli-military-targets-yemens-sanaa-after-houthi-attacks/): Houthi official says Israeli attacks will not stop group from continuing support for Gaza, ‘no matter the sacrifices’.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters rally in cities across Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/pro-palestine-protesters-rally-in-cities-across-australia/): Tens of thousands of protesters have demonstrated in cities across Australia in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, de
- [Palestinians fear advancing Israeli assault on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/24/palestinians-fear-advancing-israeli-assault-on-gaza-city/): As Israel advances further in towards Gaza City, Palestinians like Mohammed Zaher fear another forced expulsion.
- [Bottas, Perez to race for Cadillac F1 team in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/bottas-perez-to-race-for-cadillac-f1-team-in-2026/): Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez return to F1 grid after both drivers were dropped by their teams at the end of 2024.
- [Indonesian Islamic Sharia Court Publicly Flogs Two Men For Gay Sex; Over 100 Watch, Film Torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/indonesian-islamic-sharia-court-publicly-flogs-two-men-for-gay-sex-over-100-watch-film-torture/): Banda Aceh province in Indonesia imposes a version of sharia, the Islamic legal code. Gay sex however is not illegal elsewhere in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country.
- [Trump Tightens Grip On Security In Washington DC, Rolls Out Additional Measures To Tackle Crime | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-tightens-grip-on-security-in-washington-dc-rolls-out-additional-measures-to-tackle-crime-4k/): President Donald Trump has announced new measures that tightened his grip on security in Washington, DC, a day after National Guard troops began carrying weapons in the US capital. Trump ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to set up a specialised unit within Washington’s National Guard “dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the nation’s […]
- [Trump Wants A Reunion With Kim, South Korea President Lee Blames Biden For Pyongyang's Nukes | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-wants-a-reunion-with-kim-south-korea-president-lee-blames-biden-for-pyongyangs-nukes-4k/): President Donald Trump teased the possibility of meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un to try and bring peace to the Korean peninsula. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung told Trump he was “the only person” who could end more than eight decades of tension between his country and North Korea. Lee, according to a […]
- ["Real Sickness..." Vance Slams Democrat Governors For Resisting Federal Crime Cleanup Of Cities | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/real-sickness-vance-slams-democrat-governors-for-resisting-federal-crime-cleanup-of-cities-4k/): Vice President JD Vance criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other Democratic governors on their approach to crime within their states and cities. Vance questioned why Democratic governors, including Moore, wouldn’t want help on addressing crime issues. “We want people to welcome us, to ask us… look at Gov. Pritzker in Illinois or Gov. Newsom […]
- [Who is Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/who-is-rio-ngumoha-liverpools-youngest-ever-goalscorer/): Teenager is being touted as the next great young English forward after scoring against Newcastle in the Premier League.
- [Killed Gaza journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa’s letter to her son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/killed-gaza-journalist-mariam-abu-daqqas-letter-to-her-son/): Before she was killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Palestinian journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa had wr
- [China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Declared Safe After 3,360-Tonne Load Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/chinas-huajiang-grand-canyon-bridge-declared-safe-after-3360-tonne-load-test/): The trucks moved slowly across the span and were later stationed at designated spots to simulate various stress conditions.
- [Paralytic disease spreads amid Gaza’s healthcare collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/paralytic-disease-spreads-amid-gazas-healthcare-collapse/): As Gaza’s healthcare system collapses, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a normally treatable nerve disease, is spreading.
- [Palestinians injured as Israeli forces raid Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/palestinians-injured-as-israeli-forces-raid-ramallah/): At least 13 Palestinians have been injured during clashes with Israeli forces in Ramallah, in the occupied West bank.
- [Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/iran-vows-reciprocal-action-after-australia-expels-ambassador/): Tehran rejects Australia’s accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments.
- [Maggots That Eat Living Flesh Found Inside US Man After Central America Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/maggots-that-eat-living-flesh-found-inside-us-man-after-central-america-trip/): Have you ever seen those unsettling videos of wriggling larvae being pulled out of human ears or wounds? Doctors in Maryland recently treated a real-life version of that nightmare.
- [US Political Scientist Calls Trump ‘Ch***ya’ On Air, Doubles Down: 'This Is The Word For...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-political-scientist-calls-trump-chya-on-air-doubles-down-this-is-the-word-for/): Carol Christine Fair called Donald Trump “ch***ya” in an interview as she slammed his administration and highlighted US bureaucracy challenges.
- [Despite huge manpower losses, how is Russia replenishing its military?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/despite-huge-manpower-losses-how-is-russia-replenishing-its-military/): Moscow’s tactics, on the battlefield and domestically, are incentivising men to join and stick to the army.
- [Meghan Markle Reveals Prince Harry Said ‘I Love You’ First In New Netflix Series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/meghan-markle-reveals-prince-harry-said-i-love-you-first-in-new-netflix-series/): Meghan Markle shares early relationship details with Prince Harry in With Love, Meghan, revealing personal moments.
- [Israeli Man Arrested For Spraying ‘Holocaust In Gaza’ Graffiti On Jerusalem Church Wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israeli-man-arrested-for-spraying-holocaust-in-gaza-graffiti-on-jerusalem-church-wall/): An Israeli man was arrested for spraying “There is a Holocaust in Gaza” on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
- [Pakistan evacuates thousands as India releases water from swollen rivers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/pakistan-evacuates-thousands-as-india-releases-water-from-swollen-rivers/): Rescue crews said they evacuated more than 14,000 people from Kasur and 89,000 from Bahawalnagar.
- [Pakistan’s farmers battle floods, debt and climate-driven crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/pakistans-farmers-battle-floods-debt-and-climate-driven-crisis/): Farmers in Pakistan describe battling floods and droughts as ‘gambling with nature’ amid worsening climate impacts.
- [Australia PM Expels Iran Envoy, Fumes At Tehran’s “Extraordinary, Dangerous” Anti-Semitic Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-pm-expels-iran-envoy-fumes-at-tehrans-extraordinary-dangerous-anti-semitic-attacks/): Australia on Aug. 26 said it will expel the Iranian envoy accusing Tehran of directing two anti-Jewish attacks in Canberra PM Anthony Albanese claimed the “dangerous” attacks took place in Sydney and Melbourne last year n18oc_crux
- [Crew Stunned To Find Flight Attendant Naked And Sweating In Plane Toilet. Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/crew-stunned-to-find-flight-attendant-naked-and-sweating-in-plane-toilet-heres-what-happened/): The incident attracted attention as air travel is generally routine for staff, who are expected to manage passengers and ensure proper procedures are followed during flights
- [Police in Australia hunt gunman after two officers killed in rural town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/police-in-australia-hunt-gunman-after-two-officers-killed-in-rural-town/): Manhunt under way for man accused of shooting dead two officers and wounding another in southeastern state of Victoria.
- [European, Iranian Diplomats Hold Last-Minute Nuclear Talks As Tehran Faces Sanctions Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/european-iranian-diplomats-hold-last-minute-nuclear-talks-as-tehran-faces-sanctions-threat/): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the meeting on Monday. This meeting will follow up on the previous meet between the countries in Istanbul on July 25.
- [24,000 Evacuated In Pakistan After India Issued Flood Warning On 'Humanitarian' Grounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/24000-evacuated-in-pakistan-after-india-issued-flood-warning-on-humanitarian-grounds/): Notably, India has officially suspended information-sharing with Pakistan under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April
- [Canada Rejects Indian Couple’s Asylum Bid, Court Says Pro-Khalistan Grounds Not Genuine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/canada-rejects-indian-couples-asylum-bid-court-says-pro-khalistan-grounds-not-genuine/): An Indian couple’s asylum plea was denied by the Refugee Board of Canada and its decision is upheld by Federal court, citing doubts over their pro-Khalistan claims.
- [‘Food, jobs, hope’: Mozambique seeks investment route to economic recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/food-jobs-hope-mozambique-seeks-investment-route-to-economic-recovery/): President Daniel Chapo launches $40m fund for small businesses at 60th annual Maputo International Trade Fair.
- [Kim Builds ’10-20 Nukes’? Lee Warns As Trump Hails ‘Capable’ North Korea, Hints At Pyongyang Meet|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/kim-builds-10-20-nukes-lee-warns-as-trump-hails-capable-north-korea-hints-at-pyongyang-meet4k/): US President Donald Trump said Monday (August 25) he hoped to meet again with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea’s dovish new leader that got off awkwardly.Trump said he believed he was on the same page on North Korea as Lee, a progressive who […]
- [On Cam: Moment Israeli “Double-Tap” Strike Hit Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Netanyahu Regrets ‘Mishap’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/on-cam-moment-israeli-double-tap-strike-hit-gazas-nasser-hospital-netanyahu-regrets-mishap/): A video footage claims to show Israel’s deadly “double-tap” on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital on Aug. 25 The attack in the Khan Younis area killed 20 people, including five journalists, as per media reports n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rises in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/death-toll-from-typhoon-kajiki-rises-in-vietnam/): Typhoon Kajiki kills three in Vietnam, causing flooding, power outages and evacuations across several provinces.
- [El Salvador, CECOT prison and the US’s School of the Americas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/el-salvador-cecot-prison-and-the-uss-school-of-the-americas/): US military training facility for Latin American security forces denounced over links to human rights abuses.
- [Trump Embarrasses ‘Guest’ South Korea In White House? Hails North Korea’s Kim In Meeting With Lee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-embarrasses-guest-south-korea-in-white-house-hails-north-koreas-kim-in-meeting-with-lee/): The US president said he hoped to meet again with the North Korean leader during a meeting with his South Korean counterpartDuring his Aug. 25 meeting with Lee Jae Myung, Trump also hailed Kim Jong Un’s “great capability” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Australia expels Iranian ambassador over attacks on Jewish sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-expels-iranian-ambassador-over-attacks-on-jewish-sites/): Australia’s prime minister says Iran was responsible for at least two attacks on Jewish sites, including a synagogue.
- [A day of horror in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/a-day-of-horror-in-the-west-bank/): How the killings of two young Palestinian men by Israeli settlers unfolded.
- [Venezuela Unleashes Thousands of Troops, Boosts Colombia Border Security Amid US Warship Deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/venezuela-unleashes-thousands-of-troops-boosts-colombia-border-security-amid-us-warship-deployment/): Venezuela on Aug. 25 said it’s deploying military personnel to its border with Colombia as US destroyers approach its coastThe deployment is aimed at ‘strengthening security and combating drug trafficking’, as per the Venezuelan interior minister n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Chinese President Xi Jinping To Welcome PM Modi, Putin Personally Amid US Tariff Pressure: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-welcome-pm-modi-putin-personally-amid-us-tariff-pressure-report/): Chinese President Xi Jinping will welcome PM Modi and Russia’s Vladimir Putin personally at the SCO Summit in China, according to a report.
- [Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israels-destruction-in-lebanon-could-amount-to-war-crimes-amnesty/): Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel – many of them after the ceasefire.
- [Video captures Israeli bombing of Gaza residential building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/video-captures-israeli-bombing-of-gaza-residential-building/): Video shows the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential building in Gaza’s al-Mawasi, near Khan Younis.
- [US President Trump tightens grip on security in Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-president-trump-tightens-grip-on-security-in-washington/): Trump increases security in Washington, DC, with National Guard, more police and inquiries into crime data manipulation.
- [Japan lodges protest with China over ‘installation’ in East China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/japan-lodges-protest-with-china-over-installation-in-east-china-sea/): Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.
- [Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/botswana-declares-public-health-emergency-over-medicine-shortage/): The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.
- [Govt Sources Reveal Commerce Ministry Has Proposed A ₹25,000-30,000 Cr Credit Scheme For Exporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/govt-sources-reveal-commerce-ministry-has-proposed-a-%e2%82%b925000-30000-cr-credit-scheme-for-exporters/): | Govt sources reveal Commerce Ministry has proposed a ₹25,000-30,000 Cr credit scheme for exporters ahead of the 50% US tariff hike from Aug 27.PMO to hold a key meeting today; Govt says national interest comes first no bending under pressure. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/why-has-pakistan-launched-a-new-rocket-command-after-india-conflict/): Experts say India found holes in Pakistan’s strategic defence options during the May fight. Pakistan wants to fix them.
- [Carlos Alcaraz debuts new haircut in US Open first round win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/carlos-alcaraz-debuts-new-haircut-in-us-open-first-round-win/): Decked out with a new buzz cut, the world no 2 was in sparkling form against towering Reilly Opelka of the US.
- [Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-japan-join-countries-suspending-some-parcel-shipments-to-the-us/): Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
- [LIVE: World outraged over Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/live-world-outraged-over-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital-journalists/): Governments and humanitarian groups condemn Israeli attacks that killed 21 people at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
- [India Seeks UNSC Travel Ban Waiver For Afghanistan Foreign Minister's Visit This Week | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/india-seeks-unsc-travel-ban-waiver-for-afghanistan-foreign-ministers-visit-this-week-exclusive/): The development comes just weeks after the cancellation of Amir Khan Muttaqi’s scheduled visit to Pakistan, which had similarly sought a temporary waiver from UNSC travel committee
- [Australia Accuses Iran Of Directing Anti-Semitic Attacks On Sydney, Melbourne, To Expel Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-accuses-iran-of-directing-anti-semitic-attacks-on-sydney-melbourne-to-expel-envoy/): Australia will expel Iran ambassador as PM Albanese accused Tehran for executing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
- [PM Modi's Big Self-Reliance Message To Bharat Ahead Of Trump's 50% Tariffs Deadline | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/pm-modis-big-self-reliance-message-to-bharat-ahead-of-trumps-50-tariffs-deadline-news18/): | ‘s big self-reliance message to Bharat ahead of Trump’s 50% deadline | n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [After '5 Jets Downed' Claim, Trump Now Says 7 Aircraft Destroyed In India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/after-5-jets-downed-claim-trump-now-says-7-aircraft-destroyed-in-india-pakistan-conflict/): Donald Trump contradicted his own claim that five jets were shot down during India-Pakistan war in May this year, and said that seven aircraft were downed in the conflict.
- [Three killed after Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam, floods Hanoi streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/three-killed-after-typhoon-kajiki-lashes-vietnam-floods-hanoi-streets/): Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.
- [Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/norway-fund-divests-from-us-firm-caterpillar-over-gaza-west-bank-abuses/): Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution ‘to serious violations of rights’.
- [‘Don't Intentionally Target Civilians’: IDF, Netanyahu Express Regret Over Gaza Hospital Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/dont-intentionally-target-civilians-idf-netanyahu-express-regret-over-gaza-hospital-strikes/): At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in Israeli strickes in a hospital in Gaza Strip. IDF has expressed regret over the attacks and ordered an investigation.
- ['Future Looks Positive': Industry Leaders Say US Tariffs May Open New Avenues For Australia-India Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/future-looks-positive-industry-leaders-say-us-tariffs-may-open-new-avenues-for-australia-india-trade/): Australia’s business community said the two countries are working closely in tourism, education, and several other sectors, with private partnerships also coming in
- [PM Modi Reaffirms Support For Farmers And MSMEs Amid Trump Tariffs | Trump Tariff | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/pm-modi-reaffirms-support-for-farmers-and-msmes-amid-trump-tariffs-trump-tariff-news18/): PM Modi firmly reassures farmers and small industries amid Trump tariffs, emphasizing their protection as non-negotiable. Speaking from Gujarat, he vows to prioritize their interests, stating the government will bear any pressure without compromising their welfare. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [World News Live Updates: Russia Alleges Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Nuclear Power Plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/world-news-live-updates-russia-alleges-ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-nuclear-power-plants/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Have Cards That Can Destroy China': Trump Warns Beijing Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/have-cards-that-can-destroy-china-trump-warns-beijing-amid-ongoing-trade-dispute/): Trump’s comments followed the August 12 agreement between Washington and Beijing to extend their trade truce for another 90 days, giving negotiators more time to reach a settlement
- [Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-accuses-iran-of-directing-antisemitic-attacks-expels-envoy/): Anthony Albanese says Australia will also designate the IRGC as a ‘terrorist entity’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1279/): Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mineral-Rich Donbas Is At The Heart Of Any Future Peace Negotiations Between Russia And Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/mineral-rich-donbas-is-at-the-heart-of-any-future-peace-negotiations-between-russia-and-ukraine-4k/): Much of the Russia Ukraine war has been focussed on control of the Donbas. And its end, if it were to happen, will revolve around whether Ukraine is willing to give up this region. Ukraine will need to make a deal with Russia in order to get peace, or risk losing all of this region. […]
- [Indonesian police clash with students protesting lawmakers’ salaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/indonesian-police-clash-with-students-protesting-lawmakers-salaries/): Demonstrators are outraged by reports that Indonesian lawmakers receive a monthly housing allowance of more than $3,000.
- [Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/venezuela-sends-troops-to-colombia-border-as-us-ships-join-cartel-operation/): Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.
- [Trump Fires Guv Lisa Cook In Major Federal Reserve Shake-Up, Accuses Her Of 'Mortgage Fraud'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-fires-guv-lisa-cook-in-major-federal-reserve-shake-up-accuses-her-of-mortgage-fraud/): Trump had earlier called on Cook to step down by August 20, but moved ahead with termination after she did not resign
- [US Issues Notice To Impose Additional Tariffs On India Ahead Of Trump's August 27 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-issues-notice-to-impose-additional-tariffs-on-india-ahead-of-trumps-august-27-deadline/): Donald Trump had threatened India to impose additional tariffs over its continued imports of Russian oil. The levies are set to come into effect on August 27.
- [Trump Says ‘Yes’ To Welcoming 600,000 Chinese Students Amid US-China Tariff Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-says-yes-to-welcoming-600000-chinese-students-amid-us-china-tariff-talks/): In May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had proposed aggressively revoking visas of Chinese students.
- ["To Make It Harder For Russia" US Justifies 50% Tariffs, India To Buy Oil Under "Best Deal" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/to-make-it-harder-for-russia-us-justifies-50-tariffs-india-to-buy-oil-under-best-deal-4k/): India’s increased imports of cheap Russian crude since the war began, has strained its ties with the US and impacted negotiations on a trade deal. US Vice-President JD Vance said that Trump had announced secondary tariffs on India to apply “aggressive economic leverage” on Russia and force it to stop the war in Ukraine. India’s […]
- [‘US Tech Firms Not Piggy Bank’: Trump Vows ‘Substantial’ Tariffs On Nations With ‘Digital Taxes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-tech-firms-not-piggy-bank-trump-vows-substantial-tariffs-on-nations-with-digital-taxes/): Donald Trump threatened the countries with digital taxes on American tech companies that he would impose “substantial additional tariffs” on their exports to the US.
- [Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘Look forward’ to meeting N Korea’s Kim Jong Un](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-to-south-koreas-lee-look-forward-to-meeting-n-koreas-kim-jong-un/): In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.
- [Trump orders removal of Fed governor Cook over mortgage fraud claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-orders-removal-of-fed-governor-cook-over-mortgage-fraud-claims/): US president says Lisa Cook removed from position ‘effective immediately’.
- [Trump Administration Ends Semiconductor Fund Set Up By Biden Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-administration-ends-semiconductor-fund-set-up-by-biden-government/): The Department also accused the Biden adminitration of acting illegally in its formation of Natcast.
- [Trump bans burning of US flag in defiance of constitutional protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-bans-burning-of-us-flag-in-defiance-of-constitutional-protections/): The US Supreme Court ruling says flag burning is an expression protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution.
- [Trump Pushed For Denuclearisation In Talks With Putin, Eyes China’s Inclusion | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/trump-pushed-for-denuclearisation-in-talks-with-putin-eyes-chinas-inclusion-watch/): Trump made the remarks during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to the White House.
- [Zelenskyy Thanks Modi For I-Day Wishes, Highlights India's Role In Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/zelenskyy-thanks-modi-for-i-day-wishes-highlights-indias-role-in-peace-efforts/): Prime Minister Modi, in his message, also reflected on his visit to Kyiv last August, noting the progress in bilateral relations since then.
- [Israel bombs hospital, kills journalists, medics, dozens more across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-bombs-hospital-kills-journalists-medics-dozens-more-across-gaza/): ‘Double-tap’ attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
- [Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Manchester After Passenger Tries To Open Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/ryanair-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-manchester-after-passenger-tries-to-open-exit/): After engineers inspected and repaired the emergency exit, the flight resumed its journey at 11:22 am local time on August 25.
- [FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/fema-staffers-warn-trumps-cuts-will-result-in-katrina-level-catastrophe/): Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.
- [Slain Al Jazeera journalist died documenting Gaza’s ‘suffering’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/slain-al-jazeera-journalist-died-documenting-gazas-suffering/): Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Salama was a “courageous journalist” who documented the suffering in Gaza.
- [Liverpool beat 10-man Newcastle United 3-2 in Premier League thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/liverpool-beat-10-man-newcastle-united-3-2-in-premier-league-thriller/): Rio Ngumoha scores 100th minute winner for Liverpool on his debut, after Newcastle fight back from two goals down.
- [Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about the famine in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/why-has-donald-trump-not-spoken-out-about-the-famine-in-gaza/): The US president publicly acknowledged ‘real starvation’ last month.
- [Wrongfully deported migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/wrongfully-deported-migrant-kilmar-abrego-garcia-detained-again-by-ice/): Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison in March, has been detained by ICE.
- [Baltimore, Chicago, New York...Trump Clashes With Democrats As He Expands National Guard Plans | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/baltimore-chicago-new-york-trump-clashes-with-democrats-as-he-expands-national-guard-plans-4k/): President Donald Trump is eyeing big, Democratic-run cities to expand a crime crackdown that sent troops flocking onto the streets of Washington, DC. The president’s threats prompted alarmed Democrats to warn that there would be no justification for him to dispatch troops to a city such as Chicago over local opposition. Trump also lashed out […]
- [‘Need A Credible Ambassador’: Democrat Rep Calls Trump Pick Sergio Gor A 'MAGA Loyalist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/need-a-credible-ambassador-democrat-rep-calls-trump-pick-sergio-gor-a-maga-loyalist/): The nomination has also been criticised by several Indian experts, especially over Gor’s dual role as the Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.
- [Harvard Reportedly Bows To Trump Pressure; Shuts Down DEI Offices, Removes Faculty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/harvard-reportedly-bows-to-trump-pressure-shuts-down-dei-offices-removes-faculty/): Despite the ongoing negotiations, the university has reportedly begun dismantling certain diversity-related structures.
- [Once elusive Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/once-elusive-mexican-drug-kingpin-el-mayo-zambada-pleads-guilty-in-us/): Charges relate to his decades-long involvement in leading the Sinaloa cartel and its role in funnelling drugs to the US.
- [Polish veto risks Ukraine’s crucial Starlink access amid refugee aid row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/polish-veto-risks-ukraines-crucial-starlink-access-amid-refugee-aid-row/): Neighbour Poland has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers since Russia invaded in 2022.
- [From El Salvador To Uganda: Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Fight Against Trump's Deportation Plans | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/from-el-salvador-to-uganda-kilmar-abrego-garcias-fight-against-trumps-deportation-plans-4k/): Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an already once wrongfully deported Maryland man, has been detained by United States immigration authorities in Baltimore and now faces another potential and immediate deportation by the Trump administration, this time to Uganda. The court filing said the idea of sending Abrego Garcia to Uganda came after he declined an offer to […]
- [Trump threatens new China tariffs over magnets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/trump-threatens-new-china-tariffs-over-magnets/): The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed.
- [Musk sues Apple, OpenAI over alleged AI competition suppression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/musk-sues-apple-openai-over-alleged-ai-competition-suppression/): Elon Musk filed a US lawsuit against the two tech giants in Texas that alleges that Apple suppressed Grok’s xAI.
- [How did Lula da Silva cut Amazon deforestation in half?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/how-did-lula-da-silva-cut-amazon-deforestation-in-half/): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s promise to protect the Amazon Rainforest may mean a fight against crime.
- [Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within three weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/trump-predicts-conclusive-ending-to-gaza-war-within-three-weeks/): The US president has made such claims before, but Israel has pressed on with its genocidal war with full US backing.
- [Don’t mourn the death of Palestinian journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/dont-mourn-the-death-of-palestinian-journalists/): Don’t offer condolences. Act, stop Israel, and hold journalists’ murderers to account.
- [Putin And Zelensky Don't Like Each Other, Trump Makes A Bombshell Statement | Russia Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/putin-and-zelensky-dont-like-each-other-trump-makes-a-bombshell-statement-russia-ukraine-war/): | US President Donald Trump hints at a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, says Putin and Zelensky do not like each other n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ghislaine Maxwell’s Testimony Puts Elon Musk Back In Spotlight In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/ghislaine-maxwells-testimony-puts-elon-musk-back-in-spotlight-in-epstein-case/): She recalled her first encounter with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO taking place years earlier, at a private multi-day birthday celebration for Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
- [‘They Call Me President Of Europe’: Trump Quips As He Criminalises Burning Of US Flag | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/they-call-me-president-of-europe-trump-quips-as-he-criminalises-burning-of-us-flag-watch/): His comments come after a recent high-level meeting in Washington, where Trump hosted seven European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
- [Libya’s coast guard fired upon rescue vessel searching for boat in distress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/libyas-coast-guard-fired-upon-rescue-vessel-searching-for-boat-in-distress/): Before this attack, the Ocean Viking had rescued 87 people, including from war-torn Sudan, and was en route to Italy.
- [Zelensky Eyes Massive Monthly Dole from Allies to Secure US Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/zelensky-eyes-massive-monthly-dole-from-allies-to-secure-us-weapons/): Ukrainian President Zelensky aims to secure at least $1 billion monthly from allies to buy U.S. weapons through NATO’s PURL program, boosting defense amid ongoing conflict with Russia. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Fighter Jets Intercepts Russian Spy Plane Near Alaska, Third Time In A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/us-fighter-jets-intercepts-russian-spy-plane-near-alaska-third-time-in-a-week/): NORAD detected and tracked a Russian IL-20 COOT reconnaissance aircraft operating in the Alaskan ADIZ
- [Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament, demands Israel comply with ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/hezbollah-chief-rejects-disarmament-demands-israel-comply-with-ceasefire/): Naim Qassem says group will not abandon weapons ‘that protect us from our enemy’, insists on end to Israeli attacks.
- [Israel kills journalists, rescuers in double Gaza hospital attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/israel-kills-journalists-rescuers-in-double-gaza-hospital-attack/): Israel killed journalists in an attack on Nasser Hospital, and as rescuers scrambled to the scene Israel struck again.
- [Firefighting helicopter crashes as it retrieves water in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/firefighting-helicopter-crashes-as-it-retrieves-water-in-france/): A firefighting helicopter spun out of control and crashed into a pond in northwestern France.
- [Guyana President Warns of Venezuelan Threat to Sovereignty, Calls for Strong Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/guyana-president-warns-of-venezuelan-threat-to-sovereignty-calls-for-strong-leadership/): Guyana President Irfaan Ali called Venezuela a “threat” to the nation’s sovereignty in a campaign rally on Aug 25. He highlighted the importance of strong, reliable leadership to safeguard national security n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Hints At Meeting With Kim Jong Un, Casts Doubt On Putin-Zelenskyy Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/25/trump-hints-at-meeting-with-kim-jong-un-casts-doubt-on-putin-zelenskyy-talks/): Trump stated that Putin was hesitant to meet with Zelenskyy, even as the US President engaged with both leaders in an effort to broker a peace agreement.
- [LIVE: Israel destroys entire neighbourhoods in push to occupy Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/live-israel-destroys-entire-neighbourhoods-in-push-to-occupy-gaza-city/): Israeli forces killed dozens in Gaza on Tuesday as tanks and warplanes levelled entire blocks in Gaza City.
- [Easy wins for Sinner, Swiatek but Gauff struggles at US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/easy-wins-for-sinner-swiatek-but-gauff-struggles-at-us-open/): Former champ Gauff said she was ‘mentally exhausted’ after her error-strewn first-round match against Tomljanovic.
- [Arizona Dust Storm: Phoenix Hit By Rain & Power Outages | Flights Canceled & Roads Blocked | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/arizona-dust-storm-phoenix-hit-by-rain-power-outages-flights-canceled-roads-blocked-n18g/): A massive dust storm, known locally as a haboob, swept across Phoenix, Arizona, bringing the city to a sudden standstill. The towering wall of dust reduced visibility to zero, causing major flight disruptions at Sky Harbor International Airport, road blockages, and widespread power outages. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Mumbai’s Devotional Extravaganza Begins | Roads & Homes Lit Up | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-mumbais-devotional-extravaganza-begins-roads-homes-lit-up-n18v/): Mumbai is glowing with faith, color, and celebration as Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 officially begins. From iconic pandals like Lalbaugcha Raja to neighborhood installations, the city has transformed into a vibrant devotional hub. Streets are filled with music, chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, and devotees thronging to welcome Lord Ganesha with immense enthusiasm. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook | Stephen Miran and David Malpass On Shortlist to Succeed | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-fire-fed-governor-lisa-cook-stephen-miran-and-david-malpass-on-shortlist-to-succeed-n18g/): In a major shake-up at the U.S. Federal Reserve, President Donald Trump has moved to remove Lisa Cook from her position as Fed Governor. The decision has sparked significant controversy, with critics calling it a political overreach and supporters defending it as a strategic reset of economic policy. Stephen Miran and David Malpass, as top […]
- [Trump's Tariff Vs India: 50% Tariffs Hit Indian Exports As Trump Turns Up the Heat | PM Modi | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trumps-tariff-vs-india-50-tariffs-hit-indian-exports-as-trump-turns-up-the-heat-pm-modi-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh economic offensive against India by imposing a steep 50% tariff on key Indian exports to the United States. The decision, which Trump claims is aimed at protecting American jobs and industries, is expected to have serious consequences for sectors like electronics, automotive parts, textiles, and digital services. […]
- [World News Live Updates: Submerged Stone Age Settlement Discovered Off Danish Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/world-news-live-updates-submerged-stone-age-settlement-discovered-off-danish-coast/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Trump Threatened Tariffs To Force India-Pakistan Peace | PM Modi | Asim Munir | OP Sindoor | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-threatened-tariffs-to-force-india-pakistan-peace-pm-modi-asim-munir-op-sindoor-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump claims he threatened steep tariffs on India to prevent a potential military escalation with Pakistan. Trump alleges he warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that if tensions with Pakistan — particularly around Kashmir — spiraled further, the U.S. would respond with severe economic consequences. The comment adds a new twist to his […]
- [Trump & Controversies Coexist As Fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook To Sue Trump | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-controversies-coexist-as-fired-fed-governor-lisa-cook-to-sue-trump-us-news-n18g/): In yet another high-profile legal clash, former Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has announced plans to sue Donald Trump following her controversial dismissal. Cook, a respected economist and the first Black woman to serve on the Fed Board, claims Trump lacked the constitutional authority to fire her. The lawsuit could spark a historic legal showdown […]
- [SpaceX Starship Test Flight Is Successful In A Major Leap For Space Travel | NASA | Elon Musk | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/spacex-starship-test-flight-is-successful-in-a-major-leap-for-space-travel-nasa-elon-musk-n18g/): SpaceX has marked a major milestone in the future of space exploration with its successful Starship test flight, showcasing the full capabilities of the world’s most powerful launch vehicle. Launched from Boca Chica, Texas, and landing safely in the Indian Ocean, the test demonstrated not only full-duration flight capabilities but also reentry and splashdown precision […]
- [Microsoft Temporarily Locks Down Building After Employees Stage Sit-In Over Israeli Military Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/microsoft-temporarily-locks-down-building-after-employees-stage-sit-in-over-israeli-military-ties/): Seven people were arrested after occupying Brad Smith’s office to protest Microsoft’s ties to Israel Defense Forces and use of Azure in Gaza.
- [Steve Waugh: Strengthening The Australia-India Connect Beyond Cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/steve-waugh-strengthening-the-australia-india-connect-beyond-cricket/): From lifting the World Cup trophy to lifting the spirits of children in Kolkata, Steve Waugh now wants to bat for something bigger — the relationship between India and Australia.
- [Australia denies Iran action due to ‘intervention’ by Israel’s Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/australia-denies-iran-action-due-to-intervention-by-israels-netanyahu/): Israel made the claim after Australia’s PM said Iran directed two attacks on a Jewish community, which Tehran denies.
- [‘H-1B Visa System Is Scam’: US Commerce Secy Says Trump Admin Is Planning Big Tweaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/h-1b-visa-system-is-scam-us-commerce-secy-says-trump-admin-is-planning-big-tweaks/): US Commerce Secretary said that he was directly involved in a plan to change the Green Card. This plan, if rolled out, will impact thousands of Indians who are working in America.
- ['Lots Of Hatred': Trump Claims India-Pakistan Tension Dates Back 'Hundreds Of Years'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/lots-of-hatred-trump-claims-india-pakistan-tension-dates-back-hundreds-of-years/): This is not the first time Trump has given strange history lesson while claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad following Operation Sindoor in May
- [Starship Megarocket Splashes Down In Indian Ocean As Planned | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/starship-megarocket-splashes-down-in-indian-ocean-as-planned-watch/): SpaceX launched the latest test of its mega rocket Starship on Tuesday night and completed the first-ever deployment of a test payload — eight dummy satellites — into space.
- [US envoy prompts outrage in Lebanon after telling media to ‘act civilised’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-envoy-prompts-outrage-in-lebanon-after-telling-media-to-act-civilised/): Tom Barrack’s remarks to journalists trigger calls for an apology and media boycott.
- [Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/venezuela-deploys-warships-drones-to-coast-as-us-naval-squadron-nears/): Venezuelan Defence Ministry orders naval patrols as US warships sent to waters off coast to tackle drug cartels.
- [Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/cracker-barrel-revives-old-logo-after-backlash-stoked-by-trump/): US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online.
- [‘No Trade Deal...’: Despite India's Fact-Check, Trump Claims He Spoke To Modi During Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/no-trade-deal-despite-indias-fact-check-trump-claims-he-spoke-to-modi-during-op-sindoor/): Donald Trump claimed he spoke with PM Modi during India-Pakistan war, despite Delhi’s clear statement that there was no communication between two leaders during Op Sindoor.
- ["Capital Punishment" Donald Trump Pushes For Death Penalty For Murder Cases In Washington DC | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/capital-punishment-donald-trump-pushes-for-death-penalty-for-murder-cases-in-washington-dc-4k/): President Donald Trump said that his Administration will move to reinstate the death penalty in all murder cases in Washington, D.C., his latest effort to crack down on crime and exert more federal control over the nation’s capital.“If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we’re going to be seeking the death penalty,” Trump […]
- [US Warships Near Venezuela: Trump's Fight Against Drug Cartels Or Maduro's Imperial Ambitions? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-warships-near-venezuela-trumps-fight-against-drug-cartels-or-maduros-imperial-ambitions-4k/): The Trump administration is aggressively stoking tensions with Venezuela and its president, Nicolás Maduro. It is leading to a situation which appears to be creating conditions that could lead to a military confrontation between America and Venezuela. A major buildup of US naval forces is underway outside Venezuela’s waters as the administration has stepped up […]
- [Trump Thinks 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' Needs Rebranding Ahead Of Midterm Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-thinks-one-big-beautiful-bill-needs-rebranding-ahead-of-midterm-elections/): The legislation’s central feature is the permanent extension of Trump-era tax cuts for individuals and small businesses.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court Tightens Security Around Bolsonaro’s Home Over 'Risk Of Flight'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/brazils-supreme-court-tightens-security-around-bolsonaros-home-over-risk-of-flight/): Pressure to intensify security increased after Brazil’s prosecutor general requested stricter surveillance last Monday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,280](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1280/): Here are the key events on day 1,280 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump loyalist who pushed false election claims takes on government role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-loyalist-who-pushed-false-election-claims-takes-on-government-role/): Heather Honey, who supported Trump’s false claims about the 2020 race, has been named to oversee ‘election integrity’.
- [Trump Administration Plans To Revive ‘Neighbourhood Checks’ For Citizenship Applicants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-administration-plans-to-revive-neighbourhood-checks-for-citizenship-applicants/): According to the memo, USCIS officers would have discretion to decide whether a neighbourhood check is necessary in each case.
- [Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/six-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-strikes-near-damascus-state-media/): Israel has launched hundreds of strikes across Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last December.
- [Trump Reacts To Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Engagement, And It’s Not What Anyone Expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-reacts-to-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-engagement-and-its-not-what-anyone-expected/): The engagement announcement came during Trump’s Cabinet meeting and quickly became a trending topic online.
- [Brazilian high court requests increased security for Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/brazilian-high-court-requests-increased-security-for-bolsonaro/): Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.
- [Israel pushes further into Gaza City, killing and displacing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israel-pushes-further-into-gaza-city-killing-and-displacing-palestinians/): Palestinian families are choosing between braving Israel’s fierce bombardment at home or being forcibly displaced again.
- [‘Day of Disruption’: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/day-of-disruption-families-supporters-of-israeli-gaza-captives-protest/): Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.
- [Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-administration-considers-stake-in-defence-firms-like-lockheed-martin/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
- [Journalists in Gaza protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/journalists-in-gaza-protest-israels-killing-of-their-colleagues/): A group of Palestinian journalists gathered to protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues at Nasser hospital.
- [Al Jazeera reporter flees on air after Israeli strike threat on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/al-jazeera-reporter-flees-on-air-after-israeli-strike-threat-on-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Ola Abu Moamer was live on air when she was forced to evacuate from a ‘safe zone’ in Gaza.
- [Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/donald-trump-promises-death-penalty-for-murder-cases-in-washington-dc/): The Republican leader had pledged to ‘restore’ the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.
- [France To Sue Australian Streaming Platform Kick After User Dies During Livestream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/france-to-sue-australian-streaming-platform-kick-after-user-dies-during-livestream/): Kick Français, the platform’s French branch, responded to the situation, saying it was reviewing all content originating from France.
- [Donald Trump Pushes For Death Penalty In Washington, D.C. Homicide Cases I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/donald-trump-pushes-for-death-penalty-in-washington-d-c-homicide-cases-i-watch/): The President’s push to introduce capital punishment in the capital aligns with a broader strategy to reinforce his image as a law-and-order leader.
- [At least 34 Colombian soldiers kidnapped after clashes with FARC dissidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/at-least-34-colombian-soldiers-kidnapped-after-clashes-with-farc-dissidents/): Defence minister says soldiers taken while evacuating area after a military operation that killed 11 rebels.
- [Trump 'Not Inappropriate', Diana Date, Musk Meeting: Epstein Aide Maxwell's DOJ Interview Stuns | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-not-inappropriate-diana-date-musk-meeting-epstein-aide-maxwells-doj-interview-stuns-4k/): The family of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent sex trafficking accusers, have said they are “outraged” over the US Department of Justice’s release of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell – a convicted sex trafficker and ex-girlfriend of the deceased paedophile financier Epstein – refuted several claims of child sex […]
- [Israel carries out largest occupied West Bank raid in months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israel-carries-out-largest-occupied-west-bank-raid-in-months/): Israeli forces conducted one of the largest raids in months in the occupied West Bank, targeting currency exchanges.
- [Famine has been declared in Gaza. Will anything change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/famine-has-been-declared-in-gaza-will-anything-change/): Famine declared in Gaza City, with over half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger as Israel advances.
- [Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/has-the-world-forgotten-about-the-plight-of-the-rohingya/): Bangladesh says it’s run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees its hosting.
- [DR Congo, M23 rebels resume talks in Qatar after renewed violence in east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/dr-congo-m23-rebels-resume-talks-in-qatar-after-renewed-violence-in-east/): Qatar’s foreign ministry said delegations were meeting in Doha to review the implementation of a truce signed in July.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Stern Message To Asim Munir | Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-stern-message-to-asim-munir-pakistan-news-news18/): Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s stern message to Asim Munir, accuses him of destroying Pakistan inputs: @manojkumargupta n18oc_world
- [UK’s Nigel Farage Promises Crackdown On Illegal Migration If Reform Wins In 2029](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/uks-nigel-farage-promises-crackdown-on-illegal-migration-if-reform-wins-in-2029/): Farage’s remarks come amid a surge in the number of migrants crossing the English Channel by boat, which has sparked protests across the country.
- [What are double-tap strikes that Israel used to hit a hospital?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/what-are-double-tap-strikes-that-israel-used-to-hit-a-hospital/): Israel’s two strikes on Nasser Hospital are part of a pattern that has run the length of the war, monitors say.
- [US consumer confidence tumbles as labour market slows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-consumer-confidence-tumbles-as-labour-market-slows/): After a lackluster jobs report last month, Americans are less confident about short-term income and are spending less.
- [Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva amid sanctions threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/iran-european-powers-hold-nuclear-talks-in-geneva-amid-sanctions-threat/): Iran says committed to diplomacy as it looks to avoid crippling sanctions.
- [Lula denounces US decision to revoke visa from Brazilian justice minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/lula-denounces-us-decision-to-revoke-visa-from-brazilian-justice-minister/): The president has denounced Donald Trump’s attacks against Brazilian officials as ‘unacceptable’ amid Bolsonaro trial.
- [Deadly Israeli attack hits crowded Gaza market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/deadly-israeli-attack-hits-crowded-gaza-market/): Video captured the chaotic aftermath of a deadly Israeli attack on a crowded Gaza market near al-Ahli Arab Hospital.
- [US envoy tells Arab journalists in Lebanon to ‘be civilised’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-envoy-tells-arab-journalists-in-lebanon-to-be-civilised/): US envoy Thomas Barrack sparked outrage in Beirut after telling Arab journalists to act “civilised,” not “animalistic.”
- [Ukraine’s New 3000-km Range ‘Flamingo’ Cruise Missile “Can Strike” Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/ukraines-new-3000-km-range-flamingo-cruise-missile-can-strike-russia/): Ukraine has successfully tested its new long-range cruise missile, ‘Flamingo,’ capable of striking targets up to 3,000 kilometers away with a 1,150 kg payload, making it the country’s first heavy missile system. Produced by Fire Point, it penetrates deeper with greater destructive power, despite Pentagon restrictions on US-supplied missiles. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trade Deals Forcing Foreign Nations To ‘Pour Billions’ Into US Coffers, Boasts Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trade-deals-forcing-foreign-nations-to-pour-billions-into-us-coffers-boasts-trump/): Trump claims his trade deals with major global partners are funneling “hundreds of billions” and even “trillions” into the US Treasury.
- [IDF Claims Hamas Camera Was Target Of Strike On Gaza Hospital As Outrage Grows Against Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/idf-claims-hamas-camera-was-target-of-strike-on-gaza-hospital-as-outrage-grows-against-israel-4k/): The Israeli military has released its conclusions following an “initial inquiry into strikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis – saying that its troops identified a camera “positioned by Hamas.” It also says there are “several gaps” that must be examined further, including the “authorisation process” and “ammunition approved for the strike.” At least 20 […]
- ["Whose Side You On?" Farage Blasts UK, France Over Illegal Migrants, Vows To Detain Women, Kids | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/whose-side-you-on-farage-blasts-uk-france-over-illegal-migrants-vows-to-detain-women-kids-4k/): Reform UK leader Nigel Farage laid out his plans to deport hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants if he wins the next election in 2029 – saying the small boats crisis in the English Channel was fuelling “rising anger” among the public and creating a “genuine threat to public order”. Women and children would be […]
- [India, US Hold 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue; Review Security, Trade Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/india-us-hold-22-intersessional-dialogue-review-security-trade-ties/): Officials discuss regional security, defence industrial cooperation, energy and critical minerals under the US-India COMPACT framework.
- [Israel bombs once-bustling Gaza City neighbourhood Zeitoun to rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israel-bombs-once-bustling-gaza-city-neighbourhood-zeitoun-to-rubble/): Israel has completely destroyed over 1,000 buildings in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighbourhoods in Gaza City this month.
- [Who were the five journalists killed in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/who-were-the-five-journalists-killed-in-israels-gaza-hospital-attack/): Israel killed five journalists when it attacked Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday using a ‘double-tap’ attack.
- [Israeli Tanks Move to Gaza Border Ahead of Security Cabinet’s Green Light for Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israeli-tanks-move-to-gaza-border-ahead-of-security-cabinets-green-light-for-offensive/): Israeli tanks and soldiers were seen near the Gaza border on August 26 as smoke rose from Gaza. Israeli forces resumed operations in Jabalia to dismantle militant tunnels and strengthen control. Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet plans to expand the Gaza offensive, expected to start in weeks, allowing time for ceasefire talks with Egypt and Qatar. […]
- [Trump admin threatens to cut US state funds over trucker English rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-admin-threatens-to-cut-us-state-funds-over-trucker-english-rules/): States face penalties amid growing scrutiny of language proficiency enforcement for truckers.
- [Qatar says Israel hasn’t responded to Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/qatar-says-israel-hasnt-responded-to-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/): Qatar says Israel hasn’t responded to a Gaza ceasefire proposal which has already been agreed to by Hamas.
- [Omar: Caught Between Two Worlds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/omar-caught-between-two-worlds/): A young Tatar Polish man tries to reconcile the pressures of modern life with his conservative family background.
- [Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/lebanon-to-present-hezbollah-disarmament-plan-in-coming-days-us-envoy/): Tom Barrack says Beirut will set out plan on August 31; Hezbollah has rejected it as Israel continues attacks.
- [Israeli police arrest woman during ‘Day of Disruption’ protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israeli-police-arrest-woman-during-day-of-disruption-protest/): Israeli police were filmed handcuffing and dragging away a woman for allegedly holding a smoke bomb at a protest.
- [US judge rejects Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland federal court system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-judge-rejects-trumps-lawsuit-against-maryland-federal-court-system/): Trump administration sued the court system, including 15 federal judges, over rulings against his immigration agenda.
- [Healing Haiti’s Children: Inside one of Port-au-Prince’s last hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/healing-haitis-children-inside-one-of-port-au-princes-last-hospitals/): As gang violence grips Haiti, Kareen looks for supplies critical to the survival of babies at her family-run hospital.
- ['He Has No Authority': Fed Governor Lisa Cook To Sue Trump Over Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/he-has-no-authority-fed-governor-lisa-cook-to-sue-trump-over-firing/): Lisa Cook will challenge President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her from the US Federal Reserve, calling it illegal and lacking cause, as tensions rise over Fed independence.
- [Paris Shocker: Ukrainian Woman Raped Near Eiffel Tower After Being Dragged Into Bushes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/paris-shocker-ukrainian-woman-raped-near-eiffel-tower-after-being-dragged-into-bushes/): A 17-year-old Libyan national was arrested for allegedly raping a 32-year-old Ukrainian woman near the Eiffel Tower.
- [25 Countries, Including India, Suspend Postal Services To US Over Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/25-countries-including-india-suspend-postal-services-to-us-over-tariffs/): The move has sparked a flurry of announcements from postal services in France, Germany, India, Australia and other countries that most US-bound packages would no longer be accepted
- [US Ready To Back European Security Umbrella For Ukraine With Intel, Air Support: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-ready-to-back-european-security-umbrella-for-ukraine-with-intel-air-support-report/): US may provide intelligence, surveillance and air defence support for a European-led security umbrella in postwar Ukraine.
- [Former Indian Ambassador To US Speaks On Trump Tariff And The Dent On India-US Ties | Plain Speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/former-indian-ambassador-to-us-speaks-on-trump-tariff-and-the-dent-on-india-us-ties-plain-speak/): “United States is much more than Donald Trump, agreed. But even when there is a change in the future, and you start to reconstruct the relationship between the two countries, people will remember that the US was an unreliable partner.”As the U.S. imposes a 50% tariff on Indian goods amid geopolitical tensions, India seeks self-reliance […]
- [Trump Tariffs War: A Call for Strategic Resilience and Rare Earths Exploration | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-tariffs-war-a-call-for-strategic-resilience-and-rare-earths-exploration-brass-tacks/): As the U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Indian imports, including gems and textiles, India faces a critical juncture. Prime Minister Modi emphasizes self-reliance through the National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to reduce dependence on China for rare earths vital for technology and defense. n18oc_world
- [India Faces Tariff Pressure Amid Rising Russian Oil Imports And Ongoing Ukraine Conflict| BrassTacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/india-faces-tariff-pressure-amid-rising-russian-oil-imports-and-ongoing-ukraine-conflict-brasstacks/): As the U.S. considers tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia, India claims it is being unfairly targeted despite buying more Russian oil. Experts point to India’s strong strategic and economic ties with the U.S., making it a pressure point in Washington’s global energy policy. The inconsistent application of tariffs and international trade rules adds […]
- [Trump Threatens China With 200% Tariffs: 'They Have To Give Us Magnets Or..'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-threatens-china-with-200-tariffs-they-have-to-give-us-magnets-or/): Trump’s statement came at a time when China’s exports of rare-earth magnets have recovered to levels seen before Beijing imposed export curbs in April.
- [‘The whole scheme stinks’: Ugandans question deal to take US deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/the-whole-scheme-stinks-ugandans-question-deal-to-take-us-deportees/): The East African country is being pushed as a deportation location for high-profile US detainee Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- [EU calls Israel’s Nasser Hospital attack ‘completely unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/eu-calls-israels-nasser-hospital-attack-completely-unacceptable/): A European Union spokesperson said Israel’s attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital was ‘completely unacceptable’.
- [Trump Tower in North Korea? South Korea’s Lee Wants Trump to Play Golf in Kim’s Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-tower-in-north-korea-south-koreas-lee-wants-trump-to-play-golf-in-kims-country/): South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed building a Trump Tower in North Korea during his White House meeting with President Trump on August 25. The lighthearted remark coincided with Trump expressing interest in resuming direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Lee asked Trump to take an active role in negotiating a peace […]
- [From Noodles To ‘I Do’: Chinese Delivery Rider Marries US Teacher He Met In Elevator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/from-noodles-to-i-do-chinese-delivery-rider-marries-us-teacher-he-met-in-elevator/): Liu from Liaoning and Hannah Harris from Alabama met in a Shenyang elevator, fell in love and married each other in five months.
- [Pakistani Cleric Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrested Over Controversial Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/pakistani-cleric-engineer-muhammad-ali-mirza-arrested-over-controversial-remarks/): Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a Pakistani cleric and YouTuber, was arrested after his remarks sparked controversy and complaints from religious groups.
- [Asim Munir Destroying Pakistan Like Mohsin Naqvi Destroyed Its Cricket, Says Jailed Imran Khan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/asim-munir-destroying-pakistan-like-mohsin-naqvi-destroyed-its-cricket-says-jailed-imran-khan-exclusive/): Imran Khan’s message conveyed that the ‘torture on me and my family can’t break us’, directly attributing the alleged persecution to the Army Chief
- [Legal expert calls for investigation into Gaza hospital attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/legal-expert-calls-for-investigation-into-gaza-hospital-attack/): Experts are calling for Israel to be investigated over the ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
- [Trump Suggests Many Americans “Like a Dictator” Amid Washington Clampdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-suggests-many-americans-like-a-dictator-amid-washington-clampdown/): President Donald Trump suggested that many Americans “maybe like a dictator” while signing orders to tighten his federal crackdown on Washington and prosecute flag-burners. He criticized his opponents for not appreciating his National Guard-backed efforts to combat crime and illegal immigration, calling detractors “sick” and claiming they undermine public safety. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US And Russian Officials Weigh Energy Deals Amid Push For Ukraine Peace: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-and-russian-officials-weigh-energy-deals-amid-push-for-ukraine-peace-report/): Senior US and Russian officials discussed Exxon Mobil returning to Sakhalin-1 and LNG equipment deals.
- [Is misogyny on the rise among young boys in schools?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/is-misogyny-on-the-rise-among-young-boys-in-schools/): Today on the Stream: Why are so many male teenagers around the world developing misogynistic attitudes?
- [Hasbara with glitter: Israel’s politics of pleasure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/hasbara-with-glitter-israels-politics-of-pleasure/): Leisure has long been a colonial cover for brutality; Israel refines it with festivals, pride and travel culture.
- [Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/sri-lankas-ex-president-wickremesinghe-granted-bail-in-embezzlement-case/): Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security.
- [Trump news live: US president moves to fire Federal Reserve governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-news-live-us-president-moves-to-fire-federal-reserve-governor/): Lisa Cook refuses to resign after Trump announces her dismissal from the Federal Reserve.
- [US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-warships-head-to-venezuela-fight-against-cartels-or-imperial-ambition/): Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking, amid mounting US pressure.
- [US Senator Asks If It’s ‘Time To Pause H-1B Visas’, MAGA Backers Say: ‘Many White Males...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/us-senator-asks-if-its-time-to-pause-h-1b-visas-maga-backers-say-many-white-males/): MAGA supporters and Senator Mike Lee called for ending the US H-1B visa program, sparking racist remarks on X and unverified fraud claims at Walmart, which the company denied.
- [15,000 Venezuela Troops Vs 4,000 US Marines? Face-off Looms As Maduro Launches ‘Op Lightning’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/15000-venezuela-troops-vs-4000-us-marines-face-off-looms-as-maduro-launches-op-lightning-4k/): Venezuela on Aug. 25 announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border as three US warships approached its coast. The deployment is part of “Operation Relampago [Lightning Operation] de Catatumbo” which will be launched in phases to ‘fight drug trafficking’. Meanwhile, the Russian milblog channel Rybar on Aug. 25 suggested that Moscow may […]
- [Australia accuses Iran of attacking “Jewish targets”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/australia-accuses-iran-of-attacking-jewish-targets/): “It’s the first time since the second world war that Australia has asked a foreign ambassador to leave the country.”
- [Israeli protesters block highway with burning tyres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/israeli-protesters-block-highway-with-burning-tyres/): Israeli protesters blocked a highway with burning tyres to demand the return of of captives from Gaza.
- [Will Trump’s latest attack on the Fed erode central bank’s independence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/will-trumps-latest-attack-on-the-fed-erode-central-banks-independence/): President Trump has said will fire Lisa Cook over alleged financial fraud, which could hand him more control of the Fed.
- [Indonesian police clash with students over MP salaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/indonesian-police-clash-with-students-over-mp-salaries/): Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with riot police in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
- [Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/qatar-says-israel-yet-to-respond-to-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/): Hamas agreed to the proposal, which was put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar more than 10 days ago.
- [Trump Threatens Tariffs On Countries With Digital Taxes: 'US Is Not Piggy Bank Or Doormat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-countries-with-digital-taxes-us-is-not-piggy-bank-or-doormat/): Donald Trump warned of tariffs and chip export controls if digital taxes on US tech firms like Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon are not removed.
- [Child among 24 Palestinians wounded by Israeli army raid in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/child-among-24-palestinians-wounded-by-israeli-army-raid-in-ramallah/): Israeli snipers positioned themselves on rooftops as troops stormed Ramallah and el-Bireh.
- [Iran rejects Australian accusations over Jewish site attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/iran-rejects-australian-accusations-over-jewish-site-attacks/): Iranian officials have rejected allegations by Australia that it directed attacks against two Jewish sites last year.
- [Why does the temperature feel hotter than the forecast says?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/26/why-does-the-temperature-feel-hotter-than-the-forecast-says/): Ever wondered why the temperature is different from the “feels like” temperature on your weather app?
- [Rape-Accused Doctor, Who 'Hates Non-Muslims', Loses License For Posting Surgery Selfie On Dating App](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/rape-accused-doctor-who-hates-non-muslims-loses-license-for-posting-surgery-selfie-on-dating-app/): UK-based surgeon Sayed Talibi is also accused of forced sex, posing with weapons, racism and threatening a woman with waterboarding.
- [Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Delivers A Situational Update On President Trump’s National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/washington-dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-delivers-a-situational-update-on-president-trumps-national-guard/): Washington D.C. Mayor provides an official update on the federal security presence in the city. The briefing covers coordination between local authorities and federal agencies, ongoing safety measures, and actions being taken to ensure public security.Stay tuned for live updates, official statements, and insights into how federal resources are being deployed to maintain safety across […]
- [US Flag To Fly At Half-Staff To Honour Victims Of Minneapolis School Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-flag-to-fly-at-half-staff-to-honour-victims-of-minneapolis-school-attack/): The shooting took place on Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
- [UN warns Gaza famine expanding as aid groups decry Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/un-warns-gaza-famine-expanding-as-aid-groups-decry-israeli-siege/): Aid experts tell UN Security Council Gaza famine is ‘manmade’ as Israel seeks retraction from hunger monitoring system.
- [Brazil mulls legal challenges to tariffs as impacts weigh on US consumers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/brazil-mulls-legal-challenges-to-tariffs-as-impacts-weigh-on-us-consumers/): Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher.
- [Military helicopter rescues people from collapsing building in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/military-helicopter-rescues-people-from-collapsing-building-in-india/): A military helicopter rescued people stranded by raging flood waters from the roof of a collapsing building in India.
- [Israeli official Alexandrovich skips US court hearing on child sex charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/israeli-official-alexandrovich-skips-us-court-hearing-on-child-sex-charges/): Judge denies lawyer’s claim that Israeli official could skip arraignment for child sex crime charges in Nevada.
- [Finland's President Alexander Stubb Calls PM Modi | Diplomacy | India EU Trade Deal | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/finlands-president-alexander-stubb-calls-pm-modi-diplomacy-india-eu-trade-deal-news18/): | Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has expressed strong support for an early conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement during a call with Prime Minister Modi. n18oc_world
- [UN Nuclear Inspectors Arrive In Iran, Tehran Says Not Full Resumption Of Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/un-nuclear-inspectors-arrive-in-iran-tehran-says-not-full-resumption-of-cooperation/): IAEA nuclear inspectors arrived at the Iranian site of Bushehr, which was spared in the Israeli strikes in June. Iran had earlier suspended cooperation with the IAEA.
- [Who Is Robin Westman? Minneapolis School Shooter Named After Attack Videos Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/who-is-robin-westman-minneapolis-school-shooter-named-after-attack-videos-emerge/): Robin Westman went by Robert Westman and his mother was an employee at the school.
- [Federal Crackdown On Gender Ideology Puts Sex Ed Funding In Jeopardy In 46 US States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/federal-crackdown-on-gender-ideology-puts-sex-ed-funding-in-jeopardy-in-46-us-states/): The PREP initiative was established under the Affordable Care Act and has been in operation since 2010.
- [Children killed in mass shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/children-killed-in-mass-shooting-at-minneapolis-catholic-school/): At least two children were killed and more than a dozen injured in a mass shooting at a Catholic school in the US.
- [Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-administration-takes-control-of-washingtons-union-station-train-hub/): Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says move was ‘not a power play’, as Trump seeks greater sway over the capital.
- [US envoy cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-envoy-cuts-lebanon-trip-short-amid-protests-outrage-over-press-comments/): Protesters decry Tom Barrack visit amid Hezbollah disarmament push, warning to journalists not to act ‘animalistic’.
- [Why is Trump going after the Smithsonian museums?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/why-is-trump-going-after-the-smithsonian-museums/): Smithsonian museums face a Trump-ordered review of exhibits on slavery, immigration and LGBTQ history.
- [Starvation strategy: How Israel created famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/starvation-strategy-how-israel-created-famine-in-gaza/): Forensic Architecture unpacks the architecture of Israel’s genocidal starvation of Gaza.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia to seek asylum in the US in bid to avoid deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-seek-asylum-in-the-us-in-bid-to-avoid-deportation/): Trump administration has said it will deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after a previous removal attempt to El Salvador.
- [Anthropic launches AI advisory council to boost ties with Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/anthropic-launches-ai-advisory-council-to-boost-ties-with-washington/): AI company launches council to strengthen Washington ties as AI takes on critical defence and policy roles.
- [Planning To Study In US? Donald Trump’s New F Visa Rules Could Impact Indian Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/planning-to-study-in-us-donald-trumps-new-f-visa-rules-could-impact-indian-students/): Trump Student Visa Rule Indian Students US Impact: Proposed rule caps student visa validity at four years, raising questions for Indian PhDs and researchers.
- [Philippines, Australia Hold Live Fire Drills, 3600 Troops Show Force Near South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/philippines-australia-hold-live-fire-drills-3600-troops-show-force-near-south-china-sea/): Philippine and Australian troops staged joint live fire drills in Nueva Ecija as part of large-scale ‘Alon 25’ manoeuvres. The two-week exercise included US and Canadian forces and featured air land and naval coordination in the South China Sea, underscoring Canberra’s expanding military presence in the Indo-Pacific. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Indian Consulate's New Chancery Premises Inaugurated In Seattle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/indian-consulates-new-chancery-premises-inaugurated-in-seattle/): It may be recalled that the announcement for commencement of the sixth Indian Consulate in the US was made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2023
- [Israeli forces deploy snipers, tear gas, live fire in Nablus raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/israeli-forces-deploy-snipers-tear-gas-live-fire-in-nablus-raid/): Israeli forces blindfolded and detained a Palestinian child during a raid in the occupied West Bank’s Nablus.
- [Pope urges end to ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/pope-urges-end-to-terror-destruction-and-death-in-gaza/): Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to end the ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza.
- [Huge Palestinian flag unveiled at Spain’s La Tomatina festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/huge-palestinian-flag-unveiled-at-spains-la-tomatina-festival/): Revelers unfurled a Palestinian flag in the middle of Spain’s La Tomatina, the world’s biggest food throwing festival.
- [Children in Sudan’s el-Fasher ‘starving’ after 500 days of siege: UNICEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/children-in-sudans-el-fasher-starving-after-500-days-of-siege-unicef/): UN agency warns children in North Darfur city remain cut off from aid and protection as fighting continues to rage.
- [Remembering Mariam Abu Daqqa, my strong, beautiful friend killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/remembering-mariam-abu-daqqa-my-strong-beautiful-friend-killed-by-israel/): Youmna ElSayed writes about the disbelief and shock of losing her friend, killed in Israeli air strikes on a hospital.
- [Dozens injured as Israeli forces raid Nablus in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/dozens-injured-as-israeli-forces-raid-nablus-in-occupied-west-bank/): At least 80 people are wounded, including several shot with live ammunition, medical sources say.
- [Macron hits back at Netanyahu over claims of fuelling anti-Semitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/macron-hits-back-at-netanyahu-over-claims-of-fuelling-anti-semitism/): French leader responds in diplomatic row that erupted after Macron said France would recognise a Palestinian state.
- [Why ICJ Judge Sebutinde faces calls to quit from Israel genocide case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/why-icj-judge-sebutinde-faces-calls-to-quit-from-israel-genocide-case/): Calls for an investigation come after Sebutinde says, ‘The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel.’
- [US shooting at Minneapolis school leaves three dead, 20 injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-shooting-at-minneapolis-school-leaves-three-dead-20-injured/): Justice Department confirms Minneapolis school shooting; emergency services caring for victims, investigation underway.
- [Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-threatens-charges-for-george-soros-frequent-target-of-far-right-ire/): President pushes baseless claim that Soros helped support riots in the US and says he should face criminal charges.
- [Why defending John Bolton matters in the age of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/why-defending-john-bolton-matters-in-the-age-of-trump/): Even Bolton’s critics should be alarmed by Trump’s politics of harassment and fear.
- [This is the work of 5 journalists killed at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/this-is-the-work-of-5-journalists-killed-at-gazas-nasser-hospital/): The 5 journalists killed in an Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital had documented the relentless destruction of Gaza.
- [Why appearances can be deceiving at Gaza City food market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/why-appearances-can-be-deceiving-at-gaza-city-food-market/): Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports, many products for sale are not nutritious enough for Gaza’s population.
- [The Cost of Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/the-cost-of-control/): With rare access to El Salvador’s most secure prisons, we explore the dark side of President Bukele’s gang crackdown.
- [US Billionaires Pay Lower Tax Rate Than Most Americans, Study Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-billionaires-pay-lower-tax-rate-than-most-americans-study-finds/): Economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman found Forbes 400 billionaires like Elon Musk pay lower tax rates than average US workers.
- [China Responds To Trump’s Nuclear Arms Proposal, Says US ‘Not At Same Level’, Unveils “SHORAD” |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/china-responds-to-trumps-nuclear-arms-proposal-says-us-not-at-same-level-unveils-shorad-4k/): China said on Wednesday (August 27) that it is “unreasonable and unrealistic” to ask the country to join nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had discussed nuclear arms control with Russian President Vladimir Putin and wanted China […]
- [Two Kerala Truck Drivers Jailed In France Over Cocaine Haul, Families Plead Innocence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/two-kerala-truck-drivers-jailed-in-france-over-cocaine-haul-families-plead-innocence/): Disny D Joseph and Antony Shaji from Kerala remain jailed in France after 147kg cocaine was found in their truck.
- [Shooting Reported At Catholic School In Minneapolis, Several Causalities Feared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/shooting-reported-at-catholic-school-in-minneapolis-several-causalities-feared/): Police responded to a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- [Republicans Warn iPhone Update Could Hit Midterms Fundraising, Vow ‘MAGA Will Find a Way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/republicans-warn-iphone-update-could-hit-midterms-fundraising-vow-maga-will-find-a-way/): The digital firm that Donald Trump used for campaigning in 2024 claims that Big Tech “wants to stop Donald Trump” from communicating with people.
- ['I Am God': How This Cult Leader Convinced 912 Followers To Kill Themselves Within Minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/i-am-god-how-this-cult-leader-convinced-912-followers-to-kill-themselves-within-minutes/): Jim Jones led 912 People’s Temple followers, including 276 children, to mass suicide at Jonestown, Guyana in 1978, marking one of history’s deadliest cult tragedies
- [IRGC Kills “13 Militants” in Deadly Battle Near Pak, Mossad Uncovered 'Iran Plot' in Australia? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/irgc-kills-13-militants-in-deadly-battle-near-pak-mossad-uncovered-iran-plot-in-australia-4k/): Clashes during a raid in Iran’s restive southeast killed at least 13 militants as well as a Revolutionary Guard, state media reported Wednesday (August 27).A Revolutionary Guards statement carried by state television said that “13 terrorists have been killed and a number of others arrested” in Sistan-Baluchistan province, which has seen a spate of violent […]
- [US Treasury Secretary Optimistic On Trade Deal With India: 'We'll Come Together'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-treasury-secretary-optimistic-on-trade-deal-with-india-well-come-together/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believed Washington and New Delhi will ultimately resolve trade tensions.
- ["Unreasonable..." China Rejects Trilateral Nuclear Disarmament Talks With US, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/unreasonable-china-rejects-trilateral-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-russia/): China said on Wednesday (August 27) that it is “unreasonable and unrealistic” to ask the country to join nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had discussed nuclear arms control with Russian President Vladimir Putin and wanted China […]
- [Israel “Kills” Hamas’ Gaza Security Chief? Hails ‘Significant Win’ As Trump Calls ‘Big War Meet’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/israel-kills-hamas-gaza-security-chief-hails-significant-win-as-trump-calls-big-war-meet4k/): Israeli air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Aug 27. after warning sirens blared across the Jerusalem area, said the IDFThe military said in an initial statement that “sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following a projectile launched from Yemen” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [How did a US official create uproar about ‘colonial arrogance’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/how-did-a-us-official-create-uproar-about-colonial-arrogance/): US ambassador Tom Barrack has infuriated people in Lebanon, after he told reporters there not to be ‘animalistic.’
- [Russia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine, says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/russia-opposed-to-european-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-says-kremlin/): Kremlin says US’s peace push has been useful; rejects idea of European peacekeeping troops on Ukraine’s soil.
- [Trump’s India tariffs take effect: Which sector will be hit, what’s exempt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trumps-india-tariffs-take-effect-which-sector-will-be-hit-whats-exempt/): A 50 percent tariff on India that will impact trade worth billions of dollars and risk US-India ties comes into effect.
- [Who Is Nadeen Ayoub? Inside Palestine’s First Miss Universe Entry And The Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/who-is-nadeen-ayoub-inside-palestines-first-miss-universe-entry-and-the-controversy/): Palestine joins Miss Universe amid global attention on Gaza and the Israel-Palestine conflict, with some countries set to recognise it despite US and Israel not doing so
- [Chinese Doctor Charged With Theft For Stealing US Cancer Research Secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/chinese-doctor-charged-with-theft-for-stealing-us-cancer-research-secrets/): Yunhai Lee, a researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, was arrested in Houston for uploading US-funded breast cancer vaccine research to a Chinese server and faces theft charges.
- [India’s Ashwin retires from IPL to focus on T20 cricket overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/indias-ashwin-retires-from-ipl-to-focus-on-t20-cricket-overseas/): Ravichandran Ashwin is the IPL’s fifth-highest wicket-taker and is second on India’s list of Test wickets.
- [US senators visit church attacked by Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-senators-visit-church-attacked-by-israeli-settlers/): US senators condemned violence against Palestinians as they visited a historic church in the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump’s Diplomacy: Peacemaker or Political Prestige?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trumps-diplomacy-peacemaker-or-political-prestige/): Is Donald Trump’s diplomatic dealmaking truly putting an end to several wars?
- [After one of Russia’s deadliest attacks, Kyiv residents lose hope for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/after-one-of-russias-deadliest-attacks-kyiv-residents-lose-hope-for-help/): A young pregnant woman, football-loving boy and 30 others were killed in the Ukrainian capital on July 31.
- [Iran says return of IAEA inspectors is not resumption of full cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/iran-says-return-of-iaea-inspectors-is-not-resumption-of-full-cooperation/): There is no final agreement between the IAEA and Iran yet, says Iranian foreign minister, but talks will continue.
- [Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh Slams US Tariffs, Boasts India’s Top Investor Status In Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/minister-kirti-vardhan-singh-slams-us-tariffs-boasts-indias-top-investor-status-in-africa/): Kirti Vardhan Singh said that tariffs won’t hinder India’s economic growth while highlighting that its trade with African nations has surpassed the $100 billion milestone.
- [Watch: CCTV “Shows” Arson Attack On Melbourne Synagogue “Orchestrated” By Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/watch-cctv-shows-arson-attack-on-melbourne-synagogue-orchestrated-by-iran/): Surveillance footage shows hooded figures setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue. Younes Ali Younes appeared in court over the December 2024 attack. Australia accuses Iran of orchestrating the arson, using criminals to disguise involvement, and expelled Tehran’s envoy. Iran is also linked to a separate 2024 Sydney kosher restaurant attack. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Syria Slams Israel’s “Direct Threat” As Drones “Kill 6” of Sharaa’s Troops, IDF ‘Invades’ Hermon|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/syria-slams-israels-direct-threat-as-drones-kill-6-of-sharaas-troops-idf-invades-hermon4k/): Six Syrian soldiers were killed in Israeli drone strikes in the countryside of the capital Damascus, state-run El Ekhbariya TV reported on Aug. 27A separate report by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed from Aug. 26 claimed that three Syrian soldiers were killed and four others wounded in an Israeli drone attackThe report said that an Israeli drone targeted […]
- [US Man Fakes Own Death, Abandons Wife And Runs Off To Uzbekistan To Be With Lover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-man-fakes-own-death-abandons-wife-and-runs-off-to-uzbekistan-to-be-with-lover/): He staged his own death on a kayaking trip just to be with his online lover from Eastern Europe, only to end up behind bars.
- ['Australia Does Not Support Tariffs': Minister Penny Wong To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/australia-does-not-support-tariffs-minister-penny-wong-to-news18/): Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong further added that Australia is a friend to both India and the US and always encourages dialogue.
- [Kremlin Rejects NATO Troop Presence In Ukraine, Praises Trump’s Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/kremlin-rejects-nato-troop-presence-in-ukraine-praises-trumps-peace-push/): Kremlin rejects European security proposals for Ukraine, opposes any NATO troop presence and highlights Trump’s peace efforts.
- [Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Reported Covert Operations In Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/denmark-summons-us-diplomat-over-reported-covert-operations-in-greenland/): Denmark summoned US diplomat Mark Stroh after reports of covert US operations in Greenland promoting secession.
- ['Neither Reasonable Nor Realistic': China On Nuclear Disarmament Talks with US, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/neither-reasonable-nor-realistic-china-on-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-russia/): China emphasised that it adheres to a policy of no first use of nuclear weapons and maintains a nuclear strategy focused on self-defence.
- [Watch: US, South Korea Troops Rehearse Wet Gap Crossing Amid Kim’s Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/watch-us-south-korea-troops-rehearse-wet-gap-crossing-amid-kims-warnings/): On August 27, South Korean and US troops conducted a wet gap crossing exercise in Yeoju. About 300 personnel participated in the three-day drill, including installing a 280-metre joint floating bridge. The exercise, part of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield, aimed to enhance river-crossing capabilities and strengthen the US-ROK military alliance. n18oc_crux
- [Top 10 Biggest Aircraft Carriers In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/top-10-biggest-aircraft-carriers-in-the-world/): INS Vikramaditya is one of the biggest aircraft carriers in the world. Here’s a look at the top 10 largest aircraft carriers globally.
- [Trump Threatens Putin With ‘War’, Mulls ‘Security Enablers’ For Ukraine, Russia Dangles Deal | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-threatens-putin-with-war-mulls-security-enablers-for-ukraine-russia-dangles-deal-4k/): President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (August 26) he is prepared to impose economic sanctions against Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to agree to a ceasefire, warning of serious consequences.”We want to have an end. We have economic sanctions. I’m talking about economic because we’re not going to get into a world war,” Trump said.Thousands […]
- [China's Hangzhou To Introduce Mandatory AI Course In Schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/chinas-hangzhou-to-introduce-mandatory-ai-course-in-schools/): The AI course in school will consist of at least 10 class hours per academic year. Students will learn AI through a blend of teaching formats.
- [Study First, Scroll Later: South Korea Bans Phones In School Classrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/study-first-scroll-later-south-korea-bans-phones-in-school-classrooms/): South Korea bans mobile phones in schools to combat smartphone addiction among teenagers.
- [Trump Blames Ukraine For Russia War? Says Zelensky ‘Not So Innocent’, Threatens Putin With “War”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-blames-ukraine-for-russia-war-says-zelensky-not-so-innocent-threatens-putin-with-war/): US president Donald Trump threatened Russia with “economic war” over stalled talks to end the war in UkraineTrump also took a dig at Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he “is not exactly innocent either” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [South Korea’s President Says He Understands Donald Trump Better After Reading This Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/south-koreas-president-says-he-understands-donald-trump-better-after-reading-this-book/): South Korean President said his first White House meeting with Donald Trump went better than expected because of reading this book.
- [Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland ‘influence’ attempts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/denmark-summons-us-diplomat-over-greenland-influence-attempts/): US envoy summoned over intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations.
- [Mediterranean wildfires are no accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/mediterranean-wildfires-are-no-accident/): This summer’s infernos expose how climate change, land neglect and disaster capitalism turn forests into fuel.
- [At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/at-least-30-people-killed-in-landslide-as-heavy-rains-batter-northern-india/): Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area.
- [South Carolina Teen Murder: Victim's Mother Blames His 'Queen Bee' Girlfriend For Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/south-carolina-teen-murder-victims-mother-blames-his-queen-bee-girlfriend-for-shooting/): Trey Wright, 16, was fatally shot after a confrontation allegedly instigated by his girlfriend Gianna Kistenmacher and Devin Raper. 10 teens face charges in the case.
- [Passenger Attacked In Viral Hair-Pulling Incident, Blames Southwest's Seating Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/passenger-attacked-in-viral-hair-pulling-incident-blames-southwests-seating-policy/): The altercation, recorded and disseminated online, shows Perry grabbing Rombola’s hair and verbally abusing her.
- [Pakistan Flood: Over 800 Dead, 1,000 Injured Since June 26; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Worst-Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/pakistan-flood-over-800-dead-1000-injured-since-june-26-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-worst-hit/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the heaviest losses, with 479 fatalities and 347 injured
- [No Sun, No Wind, Just Saltwater: How Japan Is Generating Clean Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/no-sun-no-wind-just-saltwater-how-japan-is-generating-clean-power/): Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant in Fukuoka city, harnessing the natural mixing of saltwater and freshwater to generate clean energy
- [New Zealand rugby player who called for study of concussions dies at 39](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/new-zealand-rugby-player-who-called-for-study-of-concussions-dies-at-39/): Shane Christie, who suspected he was suffering from a degenerative brain disorder, was found dead at his home in Nelson.
- [FEMA workers put on leave after letter criticising Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/fema-workers-put-on-leave-after-letter-criticising-trump-administration/): Employees expressed outrage over budget cuts, personnel decisions, other reforms enacted under President Donald Trump.
- [Could Drunk-Driving Get You Deported From US? What This Bill Means For Green Card & Visa Holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/could-drunk-driving-get-you-deported-from-us-what-this-bill-means-for-green-card-visa-holders/): A US bill under Senate review seeks to make drunk-driving grounds for deportation or denial of entry, even without conviction and regardless of how long ago the offence occurred
- [Pakistan's PTI Party To Boycott By-Elections After Imran Khan’s Directive From Jail: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/pakistans-pti-party-to-boycott-by-elections-after-imran-khans-directive-from-jail-report/): The seats had fallen vacant last month after several PTI leaders were convicted for their alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023, riots
- [Palestinians flee Israel’s fierce bombardment of Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/palestinians-flee-israels-fierce-bombardment-of-gaza-city/): Israeli forces intensify their bombardment of Gaza City, forcing families to flee destroyed neighbourhoods.
- [Why investors are on tenterhooks for Nvidia’s latest earnings report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/why-investors-are-on-tenterhooks-for-nvidias-latest-earnings-report/): The US chip giant is considered a bellwether for both the AI industry and Wall Street.
- [US imposes 50 percent tariff on India over Russian oil purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/us-imposes-50-percent-tariff-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchases/): Washington’s move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India’s biggest export market.
- [Building collapses into overflowing river during India floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/building-collapses-into-overflowing-river-during-india-floods/): A building collapsed into an overflowing river in Kullu in northern India, where heavy rains have caused flooding.
- [Venezuela Betrayed By Neighbour? US To Refuel Destroyer At Curacao? Maduro Deploys Warships |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/venezuela-betrayed-by-neighbour-us-to-refuel-destroyer-at-curacao-maduro-deploys-warships-4k/): Venezuelan defence minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced on Aug. 26 that the country will deploy warships and drones to patrol the coastlineThe announcement came amid simmering tensions with the US after Washington deployed warships to waters off Venezuela to “fight drug trafficking”Venezuela’s ships, which will be larger than “patrolling” vessels, are headed north of Lake […]
- [Jammu & Kashmir Floods: Deadly Landslides And Floods Spark Emergency, Army Begins Rescue Ops | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/jammu-kashmir-floods-deadly-landslides-and-floods-spark-emergency-army-begins-rescue-ops-n18v/): Jammu & Kashmir is in crisis as torrential rains have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods across multiple districts. Roads have been washed away, homes submerged, and vital routes blocked, leaving several regions completely cut off. In response to the escalating emergency, the Indian Army and disaster response teams have launched intensive rescue and relief […]
- [Trump Wishes Nemesis Taylor Swift On Her Engagement With Travis Kelce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-wishes-nemesis-taylor-swift-on-her-engagement-with-travis-kelce/): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 26, sharing Instagram photos of Kelce proposing. Their high-profile relationship drew public attention, including congratulations from US President Donald Trump, despite previous political tensions and Swift’s endorsement of his election opponent, Kamala Harris. n18oc_crux
- [Teen Dies By Suicide After Months Of ChatGPT Chats, Parents Sue OpenAI: ‘Tragedy Not A Glitch’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/teen-dies-by-suicide-after-months-of-chatgpt-chats-parents-sue-openai-tragedy-not-a-glitch/): A teenager died by suicide after months of discussions with ChatGPT about ending his life. His parents sued OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, blaming them for his death.
- [Stolen Two Years Ago, Lamborghini Huracan Owner Tracks Down Vehicle With ChatGPT Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/stolen-two-years-ago-lamborghini-huracan-owner-tracks-down-vehicle-with-chatgpt-assistance/): Andrew Garcia lost the car two years ago when thieves posing as renters failed to return nearly two dozen supercars, authorities said at the time.
- [Cracker Barrel Stocks Tumble After Controversial Logo Change | US Business News | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/cracker-barrel-stocks-tumble-after-controversial-logo-change-us-business-news-trump-n18g/): Cracker Barrel, the beloved Southern-style restaurant chain, is facing intense backlash after unveiling a controversial logo change that has sparked outrage across social media. Critics argue that the new branding strays too far from the company’s traditional, Americana roots — a move seen by many longtime customers as alienating. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Floodwaters Enter Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib As River Ravi Overflows Near Pakistan Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/floodwaters-enter-gurudwara-kartarpur-sahib-as-river-ravi-overflows-near-pakistan-border/): Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan has been affected by flooding caused by the overflowing Ravi River.
- [SpaceX’s Starship Soars, Survives Reentry, Deploys Satellites in Historic Tenth Test Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/spacexs-starship-soars-survives-reentry-deploys-satellites-in-historic-tenth-test-flight/): SpaceX’s 403-foot Starship launched August 26 on its tenth test, achieving major milestones after past failures. The powerful rocket splashed down safely, survived reentry, and successfully deployed mock Starlink satellites, advancing Elon Musk’s Mars vision and NASA’s Moon mission plans. n18oc_crux
- [Russia-Ukraine War: HIV On The Rise In Putin’s Army; Sick Soldiers Forced Into Battle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/russia-ukraine-war-hiv-on-the-rise-in-putins-army-sick-soldiers-forced-into-battle/): Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that in late 2024, Russia created special units of hepatitis B and C patients and deployed them directly to the battlefield
- [‘India Will See Through Ups & Downs With US’: Ex-Foreign Secy Cites Modi-Trump ‘Partnership’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/india-will-see-through-ups-downs-with-us-ex-foreign-secy-cites-modi-trump-partnership/): Ex-Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said he witnessed the “special partnership” between PM Modi and Trump during meetings in first term and India will find ways to conclude FTA.
- [Did Donald Trump Really End Seven Wars? A Deep Dive Into His Nobel Peace Prize Obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/did-donald-trump-really-end-seven-wars-a-deep-dive-into-his-nobel-peace-prize-obsession/): Trump’s Nobel obsession isn’t new. In 2019 he cited Japan’s Abe for nominating him, in 2020 he claimed Ethiopia’s PM stole it, by 2025 he said he ‘deserved’ it but wouldn’t get it
- ['Could Have Killed Me': 2 Sikh Cab Drivers Kicked, Punched In Racial Attack In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/could-have-killed-me-2-sikh-cab-drivers-kicked-punched-in-racial-attack-in-uk/): The incident occurred earlier this month, and British Transport Police arrested a 17-year-old boy and two men, aged 19 and 25.
- [Hamas challenges Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack that killed 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/hamas-challenges-israeli-account-of-gaza-hospital-attack-that-killed-21/): The Palestinian group says no fighters were killed in the Israeli military’s double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital.
- [North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/north-korea-blasts-south-koreas-lee-as-confrontation-maniac/): State media hits out at South Korean leader following speech on nuclear disarmament and security alliance with US.
- [France returns human skulls to Madagascar, 128 years after French massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/france-returns-human-skulls-to-madagascar-128-years-after-french-massacre/): One of three skulls returned to Madagascar is believed to belong to King Toera, who was slain by French colonial forces.
- [Rescuers dig through rubble for victims of Russian attack in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/rescuers-dig-through-rubble-for-victims-of-russian-attack-in-kyiv/): An overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least 14 people including 3 children.
- [Why are these flags suddenly appearing in UK towns and cities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/why-are-these-flags-suddenly-appearing-in-uk-towns-and-cities/): English flags have been appearing on streets in towns across the UK as an anti-immigration movement gains momentum.
- [Idiotic Idioms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/idiotic-idioms/): The use of idioms in news has a way of confusing some members of an international audience. Which is never a good thing.
- [Is Trump trying to engineer Greenland’s secession from Denmark?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/is-trump-trying-to-engineer-greenlands-secession-from-denmark/): Denmark has summoned US envoy over intelligence reports that US citizens covertly tried to influence Greenlanders.
- [Minnesota official has ‘thoughts and prayers’ for assault rifle ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/minnesota-official-has-thoughts-and-prayers-for-assault-rifle-ban/): Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said his “thoughts and prayers” were for a national ban on assault rifles.
- [Israel’s excuse for killing journalists is “ludicrous,  absurd”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israels-excuse-for-killing-journalists-is-ludicrous-absurd/): “Israel is saying that it’s too dangerous for journalists to go [to Gaza], but they are the ones killing journalists”
- [Video shows moment of deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/video-shows-moment-of-deadly-russian-attacks-on-kyiv/): CCTV footage shows the moment Russian forces struck Kyiv in an overnight drone and missile attack on Thursday.
- [Footage “Shows” Russian Sukhoi Intercepting US Poseidon ‘Fitted’ With Secret ‘Pod’ Over Black Sea|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/footage-shows-russian-sukhoi-intercepting-us-poseidon-fitted-with-secret-pod-over-black-sea4k/): Russia struck a building housing the European Union’s delegation to Kyiv on Aug. 28, causing significant damageThe EU’s Ambassador to Ukraine said the building was “severely damaged by the shock wave” of the “massive” barrage of Russian drone and ballistic missile strikes Katarina Mathernova added that at least 10 people had been killed and 30 […]
- [Watch: Argentina President Javier Milei Flees Rally As Angry Mob Attacks With Rocks, Plants, Bottles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/watch-argentina-president-javier-milei-flees-rally-as-angry-mob-attacks-with-rocks-plants-bottles/): Argentine president Javier Milei was pelted with stones while campaigning near the capital Buenos Aires on Aug. 27. Milei was greeting his supporters from the back of a pickup truck when demonstrators protesting a corruption scandal attacked him. Protesters began throwing plants, rocks, and bottles at Milei, who is campaigning for October mid-term elections. The […]
- [Russian Strikes Kill 12 In Kyiv, Including Three Children, In Deadly Night Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/russian-strikes-kill-12-in-kyiv-including-three-children-in-deadly-night-raid/): Russia-Ukraine War: Russian airstrikes on Kyiv killed at least 12 people, including three children, and wounded dozens.
- [This Japanese Town Wants To Limit Smartphone Usage To Two Hours Per Day; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/this-japanese-town-wants-to-limit-smartphone-usage-to-two-hours-per-day-heres-why/): The move has also drawn criticism on social media, with netizens believing it’s impossible to use phones only for two hours a day.
- [Amid Corruption Scandal Linked To Sister, Argentina President Pelted With Stones On Campaign Trail | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/amid-corruption-scandal-linked-to-sister-argentina-president-pelted-with-stones-on-campaign-trail-watch/): Argentina President Javier Milei was unhurt as his security detail whisked him away but a woman was injured in scuffles that broke out later between protesters and his supporters
- [Zohran Mamdani’s Path To New York Mayor May Not Be A Cakewalk, Poll Suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/zohran-mamdanis-path-to-new-york-mayor-may-not-be-a-cakewalk-poll-suggests/): Zohran Mamdani leads a five-way New York City mayoral poll but would lose to Andrew Cuomo in a head-to-head, poll suggests.
- [‘Gives Me Thrill’: Man Breaks Into Woman’s Home In China, Extracts Blood From Her Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/gives-me-thrill-man-breaks-into-womans-home-in-china-extracts-blood-from-her-body/): The woman’s husband came to her rescue and struck the intruder with a kettle.
- [Voting against arms for Israel a “totally credible position”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/voting-against-arms-for-israel-a-totally-credible-position/): Jake Sullivan on the future of the US-Israel relationship, and why a vote to withhold weapons from Israel is legitimate.
- [Russia advances in Kupiansk, rejects US push for Zelenskyy-Putin summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/russia-advances-in-kupiansk-rejects-us-push-for-zelenskyy-putin-summit/): Moscow’s forces extend encirclement of Ukraine’s northeastern city and pummel Kyiv with a deadly attack.
- [Stabbed By Hitler-Obsessed Student, UK Woman Says She Can’t Return To Teaching Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/stabbed-by-hitler-obsessed-student-uk-woman-says-she-cant-return-to-teaching-again/): UK-based teacher Liz Hopkin fears nothing is being done to stop students from carrying knives to schools.
- [Second Woman Accuses ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Of Sexual Misconduct: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/second-woman-accuses-icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-of-sexual-misconduct-report/): A second woman accuses Karim Khan, ICC chief prosecutor, of sexual abuse. Karim Khan denies all allegations.
- ['Unless We Stop Islam...': US Politician Burns Quran In Campaign Video, Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/unless-we-stop-islam-us-politician-burns-quran-in-campaign-video-sparks-outrage/): Valentina Gomez, Texas Congressional candidate, sparked outrage by burning the Quran in a video vowing to end Islam.
- [Ahead Of PM Modi's China Visit, India's Blue Economy Vision Makes Waves At Shanghai Seafood Expo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/ahead-of-pm-modis-china-visit-indias-blue-economy-vision-makes-waves-at-shanghai-seafood-expo/): The India Pavilion attracted significant interest in the region, promoting ‘Make in India, Made for the World’ value-added seafood exports.
- [Watch: Israeli Military Strikes Damascus In ‘Deepest Airborne Raid’ Inside Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/watch-israeli-military-strikes-damascus-in-deepest-airborne-raid-inside-syria/): Israel carried out an airborne raid near Damascus following multiple bombings, state media reported. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces operate “in all combat zones.” If confirmed, this would be the deepest Israeli operation inside Syria since Assad’s ouster. Israeli jets struck a site near Kisweh on August 26, killing six Syrian soldiers, and […]
- [Ex-CIA Director Slams Trump Firings Of US Workers: 'War On Expertise, Public Service'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/ex-cia-director-slams-trump-firings-of-us-workers-war-on-expertise-public-service/): Ex-CIA Director William Burns criticized Donald Trump for ousting career officials, warning it weakens US institutions and global standing.
- [Argentina’s president pelted with objects at campaign rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/argentinas-president-pelted-with-objects-at-campaign-rally/): Video shows Argentina’s President Javier Milei being rushed from a campaign rally in Buenos Aires after protesters threw
- [US CDC chief fired after weeks in role as other top officials quit agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-cdc-chief-fired-after-weeks-in-role-as-other-top-officials-quit-agency/): Susan Monarez fired while four officials resign amid tensions over vaccine policies and public health directives.
- [Maduro Blasts Trump’s “Gunboat Diplomacy” As US Deploys Nuclear Submarine Off Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/maduro-blasts-trumps-gunboat-diplomacy-as-us-deploys-nuclear-submarine-off-venezuela/): On August 27, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemned the US deployment of nuclear submarines and warships, calling it “gunboat diplomacy.” He contrasted it with Venezuela’s “dignified” Bolivarian diplomacy, inspired by Bolívar and Chávez. Maduro accused Washington of violating the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which prohibits nuclear weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, criticizing US actions […]
- [France-Germany Bet Big On Rs 10,255 Crore 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Deal To Beat F-35, J-20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/france-germany-bet-big-on-rs-10255-crore-6th-gen-fighter-jet-deal-to-beat-f-35-j-20/): Germany, France and Spain launch the FCAS program to build a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2040, aiming to rival US and China with advanced stealth, AI, and drone integration
- [Emotional Algerian UN envoy reads Mariam Abu Daqqa’s letter to her son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/emotional-algerian-un-envoy-reads-mariam-abu-daqqas-letter-to-her-son/): Algeria’s UN ambassador Amar Bendjama delivered an emotional address as he read a farewell letter by Palestinian journal
- [From Anti-Wokeness to the Confederate States of America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/from-anti-wokeness-to-the-confederate-states-of-america/): The campaign against ‘woke’ is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.
- [Mexico to suspend package shipments to US as tariff exemption set to expire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/mexico-to-suspend-package-shipments-to-us-as-tariff-exemption-set-to-expire/): US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.
- [Minneapolis Shooter’s Last Letter Reveals ‘Corruption’ Behind Rampage | US News | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/minneapolis-shooters-last-letter-reveals-corruption-behind-rampage-us-news-trump-n18g/): The Minneapolis mass shooter’s final letter has been recovered and is now under investigation by federal authorities. The handwritten note, filled with disturbing sentiments, claims the gunman was “corrupted by the system” and manipulated by unnamed influences before the rampage that shocked the nation. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Australia Raises Tariff Concerns With US, Calls For Closer Trade Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/australia-raises-tariff-concerns-with-us-calls-for-closer-trade-ties-with-india/): Speaking to News18, Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell said they reject tariffs on Australia and India, stressing that free and fair trade must remain the guiding principle.
- [On Cam: Punches Fly In Mexico Senate After Fiery Debate On Foreign Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/on-cam-punches-fly-in-mexico-senate-after-fiery-debate-on-foreign-troops/): The altercation unfolded as legislators were singing the national anthem to close proceedings
- ['US Won't Budge Unless...': Trump Adviser's New Warning Amid Backlash Over 50% India Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-wont-budge-unless-trump-advisers-new-warning-amid-backlash-over-50-india-tariffs/): Democratics hit out at Trump, saying he is sabotaging the US-India relationship and hurting Americans by imposing irrational 50% tariffs on India
- [OpenAI To Add Safeguards To ChatGPT After Role In California Teen's Suicide: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/openai-to-add-safeguards-to-chatgpt-after-role-in-california-teens-suicide-report/): OpenAI is likely to strengthen ChatGPT safeguards for vulnerable users, especially teens, after a lawsuit alleged the chatbot coached a 16-year-old on suicide.
- [US Amasses Poseidon Spy Planes Near Venezuela? Maduro Vows To Fight Trump’s ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-amasses-poseidon-spy-planes-near-venezuela-maduro-vows-to-fight-trumps-gunboat-diplomacy-4k/): The US has been amassing spy planes near Venezuela after deploying several warships off the coast of Caracas to ‘fight drug trafficking’, as per reportsPuerto Rico now hosts a detachment of the US navy’s P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, reported OSINTdefender, citing Hunter Brook MediaThe planes are reportedly conducting surveillance and gathering intelligence across the Caribbean […]
- [Pilot Chats For Over 50-Minute With Engineers Before Horrific F-35 Jet Crash | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pilot-chats-for-over-50-minute-with-engineers-before-horrific-f-35-jet-crash-video/): An Air Force investigation blamed the crash on ice in the hydraulic lines in the nose and main landing gears of the F-35, which prevented them from deploying properly.
- [WATCH: Australian MP Bob Katter Threatens Journalist at Anti-Immigration Event Briefing | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/watch-australian-mp-bob-katter-threatens-journalist-at-anti-immigration-event-briefing-n18g/): press conference in Brisbane took a dramatic turn when Bob Katter, Australia’s longest-serving Member of Parliament, lashed out at Channel Nine journalist Josh Bavas over a question related to his Lebanese heritage. The incident occurred ahead of Katter’s participation in an anti-immigration rally scheduled for Sunday. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Furious Ostapenka lashes out at Townsend on court after US Open loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/furious-ostapenka-lashes-out-at-townsend-on-court-after-us-open-loss/): Ostapenko unleashed a verbal volley at her American opponent for being disrespectful during their second-round match.
- [TikTok Vs Trump: ByteDance Buyback Plan Values Company at Over $330 Billion | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/tiktok-vs-trump-bytedance-buyback-plan-values-company-at-over-330-billion-us-news-n18g/): TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has launched a massive employee share buyback program, valuing the tech giant at over $330 billion. The move not only highlights ByteDance’s financial strength—following a $48 billion revenue surge and 25% YoY growth in Q2—but also reflects its strategic response to escalating legal and political pressure in the United States. n18oc_world […]
- [US Blocks China From Pentagon Cloud? Hegseth Makes Big Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-blocks-china-from-pentagon-cloud-hegseth-makes-big-announcement/): The US Pentagon issued a formal concern letter to Microsoft after discovering Chinese nationals serviced sensitive cloud systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a “breach of trust” and announced a mandatory third-party audit of Microsoft’s Digital Escorts program, ending the use of China-based coders for Department of Defense cloud environments. n18oc_crux
- [Russia’s Missile, Drone Strikes Damage EU Mission Building In Kyiv, Top Officials Confirm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/russias-missile-drone-strikes-damage-eu-mission-building-in-kyiv-top-officials-confirm/): Post Content
- [Pakistani Rape Gangs Exploited Children In 85 Authorities Across UK, British MP's Probe Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pakistani-rape-gangs-exploited-children-in-85-authorities-across-uk-british-mps-probe-finds/): A British MP’s inquiry has found rape gangs operated mostly by Pakistani men, in at least 85 UK local authorities.
- [Several killed, dozens wounded in Russian attack on Ukrainian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/several-killed-dozens-wounded-in-russian-attack-on-ukrainian-capital/): Explosions and smoke fill Kyiv’s predawn skies as Russia targets residential buildings with drones and missiles.
- [Melania Trump Calls For 'Pre-Emptive Intervention' After 2 Children Killed In Minnesota Mass Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/melania-trump-calls-for-pre-emptive-intervention-after-2-children-killed-in-minnesota-mass-shooting/): Two children aged eight and 10 were killed in the attack that injured at least 17 other victims. The shooting took place at Annunciation Church before the gunman took his own life.
- [Pakistan’s $1.5 Billion Arms Deal With Sudan Sparks Fears Of Islamist Corridor Across Red Sea | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pakistans-1-5-billion-arms-deal-with-sudan-sparks-fears-of-islamist-corridor-across-red-sea-exclusive/): This emerging alliance, sources caution, could jeopardise India’s maritime security in the Red Sea, where a strong Brotherhood presence now threatens critical shipping lanes.
- [Kim Vows To ‘Strengthen Special Snipers’ As US, South Korean Troops Rehearse “Infiltration”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/kim-vows-to-strengthen-special-snipers-as-us-south-korean-troops-rehearse-infiltration/): North Korea emphasized strengthening special forces and snipers, says Kim Jong Un during the training base visit. Photographs show Kim observing soldiers in ghillie suits. Meanwhile, South Korean and US troops conducted combined maritime infiltration exercises near Taean from August 25–27, part of the 2025 Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, enhancing joint military readiness. n18oc_crux
- [History To Be Written At China's Military Parade: Kim, Putin, & XI, To Attend | Global Power | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/history-to-be-written-at-chinas-military-parade-kim-putin-xi-to-attend-global-power-n18s/): A historic geopolitical moment is set to unfold as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend a grand military parade in Beijing. This rare public convergence of three of the most influential—and controversial—leaders is raising global eyebrows and fueling conversations around the emerging […]
- [What Were The 'Acts Of Aggression' That Led Australia To Expel Iran's Ambassador? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/what-were-the-acts-of-aggression-that-led-australia-to-expel-irans-ambassador-explained/): Australia said the IRGC used proxies to target Jewish Australians. Here’s what it uncovered, and why it expelled Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi
- [Leagues Cup: Messi’s goals send Miami through; Sounders beat LA Galaxy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/leagues-cup-messis-goals-send-miami-through-sounders-beat-la-galaxy/): Returning from an injury, Messi brought Inter Miami back from the brink of defeat to overcome Orlando City 3-1.
- [What is famine, and how is it determined?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/what-is-famine-and-how-is-it-determined/): Famine doesn’t happen naturally. It’s political. Gaza joins the short list of places where conflict starves people.
- [India-Pakistan missile race heats up, but China in crosshairs, too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/india-pakistan-missile-race-heats-up-but-china-in-crosshairs-too/): South Asia’s missile race is heating up. But India and Pakistan aren’t only eyeing each other, say analysts.
- ['H-1B A Total Scam': Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says Visa Model Benefiting Indian Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/h-1b-a-total-scam-florida-governor-ron-desantis-says-visa-model-benefiting-indian-workers/): Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has slammed the H-1B visa program as a “total scam,” accusing companies of laying off Americans while hiring mostly Indian workers.
- [US Open wins keep Alcaraz, Djokovic on track for semis clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-open-wins-keep-alcaraz-djokovic-on-track-for-semis-clash/): Former champions Sabalenka and Raducanu record straight-sets wins to enter the third round of the tennis Grand Slam.
- [Teenage shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to seven years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/teenage-shooter-of-colombian-presidential-hopeful-sentenced-to-seven-years/): Fifteen-year-old sentenced for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons after shooting Miguel Uribe in June.
- [Pakistan Carries Out Drone, Missile Strikes On TTP Hideouts In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pakistan-carries-out-drone-missile-strikes-on-ttp-hideouts-in-afghanistan/): While the strikes reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on TTP operatives, local residents in the targeted areas suggest that women and children were also among the dead.
- [Japan's Top Trade Negotiator Abruptly Cancels Visit To Washington Over Tariff Deal Snag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/japans-top-trade-negotiator-abruptly-cancels-visit-to-washington-over-tariff-deal-snag/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had indicated that an announcement regarding Japan’s investment would be made this week.
- [Modi, Xi May Hold Bilateral Talks This Weekend As PM Visits China After 7 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/modi-xi-may-hold-bilateral-talks-this-weekend-as-pm-visits-china-after-7-years/): PM Modi will travel to Tianjin from August 31 to September 1 to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit
- [LIVE: Israel demolishes all buildings in Gaza City’s southern Zeitoun area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/live-israel-demolishes-all-buildings-in-gaza-citys-southern-zeitoun-area/): Israeli attacks kill at least seven people in Gaza, including a woman and her child in the Bureij camp.
- [FBI-CBI Bust Illegal Call Centre That Duped US Citizens, $40M Cybercrime Nexus Dismantled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/fbi-cbi-bust-illegal-call-centre-that-duped-us-citizens-40m-cybercrime-nexus-dismantled/): India’s CBI and the US FBI dismantled a cybercrime syndicate that defrauded US nationals of nearly USD 40 million via tech-support scams.
- [Trump Demands Criminal Charges Against George Soros: Who's The Billionaire & Why Is He A Target?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/trump-demands-criminal-charges-against-george-soros-whos-the-billionaire-why-is-he-a-target/): US President Donald Trump is seeking federal charges against billionaire George Soros and his son Alex, accusing them of fuelling anti-government protests
- [Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Will Begin In 2027: Indian Envoy To Japan Sibi George | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/mumbai-ahmedabad-bullet-train-will-begin-in-2027-indian-envoy-to-japan-sibi-george-exclusive/): Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Japan, George, while speaking to CNN-News18, underscored Japan’s pivotal role in India’s infrastructure transformation.
- [Half of US voters believe Israel committing genocide in Gaza, poll says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/half-of-us-voters-believe-israel-committing-genocide-in-gaza-poll-says/): Six in 10 voters also oppose Washington sending more military aid to Israel, according to Quinnipiac poll.
- [‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 4, dozens hurt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/massive-russian-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv-kills-at-least-4-dozens-hurt/): Ukrainian authorities describe Russia’s missile and drone attack as ‘massive’, with multiple areas of Kyiv hit.
- [North Korea’s Kim, Putin to attend parade in China marking end of WWII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/north-koreas-kim-putin-to-attend-parade-in-china-marking-end-of-wwii/): Beijing says 26 world leaders will attend the event in Tiananmen Square, overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [US auditing Chinese involvement in cloud services, defence chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-auditing-chinese-involvement-in-cloud-services-defence-chief-says/): Pete Hegseth orders review after revelations Microsoft used Chinese contractors to manage sensitive cloud services.
- [Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s jailed media tycoon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/who-is-jimmy-lai-hong-kongs-jailed-media-tycoon/): Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
- [Cases of flesh-eating screwworms increase 53% in Mexico: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/cases-of-flesh-eating-screwworms-increase-53-in-mexico-report/): Mexico reports more than 5,000 cases of screwworm, primarily in cattle and other animals, according to gov’t data.
- [PM Modi To Embark On Two-Day Visit To Japan Before Attending SCO Meet In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pm-modi-to-embark-on-two-day-visit-to-japan-before-attending-sco-meet-in-china/): Prime Minister Modi will embark on his visit to Japan this evening. This will be PM Modi’s eighth visit to Japan.
- ['India Getting In Bed...': Trump Adviser Warns India Against Cozying Up With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/india-getting-in-bed-trump-adviser-warns-india-against-cozying-up-with-china/): The top US official, who has been vocally critical of India’s purchases of Russian energy, accused India of cozying up with China.
- [World News Live Updates: Mexico Halts Postal Shipments To US Over Tariff Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/world-news-live-updates-mexico-halts-postal-shipments-to-us-over-tariff-uncertainty/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Home, Where She Lived And Died, To Face Demolition; Preservationists Contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/marilyn-monroes-brentwood-home-where-she-lived-and-died-to-face-demolition-preservationists-contest/): Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home may be demolished as its owners challenge its historic status in court, despite efforts to preserve it.
- ['Nuke India', 'Kill Trump': Hate-Filled Messages Found On Minneapolis Shooter’s Guns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/nuke-india-kill-trump-hate-filled-messages-found-on-minneapolis-shooters-guns/): A video, which was over 10 minutes long and shot on a mobile phone, showed a cache of weapons, ammunition and loaded magazines.
- [Minneapolis Gunman Discussed 'Shooting Outfit' In Manifesto, Attacked School Where Mom Once Worked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/minneapolis-gunman-discussed-shooting-outfit-in-manifesto-attacked-school-where-mom-once-worked/): Westman used a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol to fire dozens of rounds at the school church and was later found dead in the parking lot from a self-inflicted gunshot
- [How rare earth shortages are stalling India’s burgeoning EV sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/how-rare-earth-shortages-are-stalling-indias-burgeoning-ev-sector/): China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.
- [Australia, Canada, Philippine ships hold drills in tense South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/australia-canada-philippine-ships-hold-drills-in-tense-south-china-sea/): Manila says exercise with Australia, Canada shows a ‘commitment’ to defence cooperation with ‘like-minded nations’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1281/): Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Chip giant Nvidia’s sales rise 56% in boost for AI boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/chip-giant-nvidias-sales-rise-56-in-boost-for-ai-boom/): US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped.
- ['Not About Ukraine At All': Democrats Slam Trump For Targeting India Over Russian Oil Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/not-about-ukraine-at-all-democrats-slam-trump-for-targeting-india-over-russian-oil-trade/): The Democratic panel questioned the intent of the Trump administration, remarking that “it’s almost like it’s not about Ukraine at all”
- [US Plans To End ‘Visa Abuse’ By Limiting How Long Foreign Students Can Study In Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-plans-to-end-visa-abuse-by-limiting-how-long-foreign-students-can-study-in-country/): US officials stated that the rule is designed to prevent individuals from remaining in the US indefinitely under student status
- [50% Tariffs: How PM Modi Is Standing Up To Trump And Absorbing Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/50-tariffs-how-pm-modi-is-standing-up-to-trump-and-absorbing-pressure/): The PM and RSS chief are on the same page on ‘swadeshi’ and ‘atmanirbharta’ as the long-term solution, and no succumbing to pressure on trade
- ['Modi's War': Trump Adviser Blames India’s Russian Oil Imports For Prolonging Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/modis-war-trump-adviser-blames-indias-russian-oil-imports-for-prolonging-ukraine-conflict/): Peter Navarro has called the Russia-Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war”, and has suggested the US could waive tariffs on India if New Delhi halts crude purchases from Moscow.
- [FBI Investigates Minneapolis School Shooting As 'Hate Crime Targeting Catholics'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/fbi-investigates-minneapolis-school-shooting-as-hate-crime-targeting-catholics/): Officials are investigating a series of now-deleted YouTube videos believed to be associated with Westman.
- [Minneapolis School Attacker Legally Purchased Weapons, Fired Shots Through Church Windows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/minneapolis-school-attacker-legally-purchased-weapons-fired-shots-through-church-windows/): The gunman who opened fire at a school in Minneapolis had fired shots through church windows, killing two children and injuring 17 people. He was later found dead.
- [Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/argentinian-president-javier-milei-leaves-rally-after-protesters-throw-rocks/): The Milei government is weathering a bribery scandal as a pair of important elections approach in September and October.
- [Calls grow to release US teen Mohammed Ibrahim detained by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/calls-grow-to-release-us-teen-mohammed-ibrahim-detained-by-israel/): Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge Trump administration to push Israel to free 16-year-old Floridian.
- [Is Trump taking control of Corporate America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/is-trump-taking-control-of-corporate-america/): Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.
- [CDC Director Susan Monarez Removed Less Than A Month After Appointment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/cdc-director-susan-monarez-removed-less-than-a-month-after-appointment/): Her exit follows the resignation of several other high-ranking CDC officials, including Dr Debra Houry, Dr Daniel Jernigan, and Dr Demetre Daskalakis.
- [Wikipedia Targeted By Republicans Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Edits, Organised Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/wikipedia-targeted-by-republicans-over-alleged-anti-semitic-edits-organised-bias/): The committee is also requesting documentation on how the Wikimedia Foundation identifies and prevents malicious activity on the platform.
- [Court transfers Bolivian politician Luis Fernando Camacho to house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/court-transfers-bolivian-politician-luis-fernando-camacho-to-house-arrest/): Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of ‘terrorism’.
- [Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/israel-launches-new-operations-in-syria-after-strike-kills-soldiers/): Local sources report Israeli operation in Kiswa, where six soldiers killed by Israeli drones strikes a day before.
- [Man Utd dumped out of League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/man-utd-dumped-out-of-league-cup-by-fourth-tier-grimsby-town/): Man Utd lose on penalties to Grimsby Town of the fourth tier of English football following a 2-2 draw in normal time.
- [Trump Administration Orders Federal Takeover Of Union Station In Washington D.C.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/trump-administration-orders-federal-takeover-of-union-station-in-washington-d-c/): The station originally opened in 1907 and has been a key transportation hub for over a century.
- [‘Peace, Fortitude, Consolation': Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Terrible Tragedy' In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/peace-fortitude-consolation-pope-leo-xiv-condemns-terrible-tragedy-in-minneapolis/): Annunciation Catholic School serves children from pre-kindergarten through to eighth grade, with more than 300 students enrolled.
- [When is the UEFA Champions League draw and which teams are in it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/when-is-the-uefa-champions-league-draw-and-which-teams-are-in-it/): European football’s elite – including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal and PSG – find out their fate.
- [Indian workers begin to feel impact of Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/indian-workers-begin-to-feel-impact-of-trumps-tariffs/): A shoe factory in India says it is already feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Indian exports.
- [Zelenskyy says aides to meet Trump team in New York on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/zelenskyy-says-aides-to-meet-trump-team-in-new-york-on-friday/): Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.
- [All UNSC members except US back IPC’s Gaza famine report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/all-unsc-members-except-us-back-ipcs-gaza-famine-report/): All members of the UN Security Council, except the US, jointly backed the IPC’s declaration of famine in Gaza.
- [Grand jury declines to indict man for throwing sandwich at US agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-man-for-throwing-sandwich-at-us-agents/): The decision to reject the Trump administration’s charges points to scepticism about his heavy-handed approach.
- [Will a UN funding shortfall affect investigations into Israel’s crimes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/will-a-un-funding-shortfall-affect-investigations-into-israels-crimes/): The independent UN body responsible for investigating Israel says it is short on money.
- [Who Is Natasha Allen? TikTok Star Who Documented Her Cancer Battle Dies At 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/27/who-is-natasha-allen-tiktok-star-who-documented-her-cancer-battle-dies-at-28/): Following her passing, Allen’s family directed supporters to her GoFundMe page, which was originally created to assist with her treatment.
- [US Ends Tariff Exemption For Small Packages, Sparks Warnings Of Consumer Price Hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-ends-tariff-exemption-for-small-packages-sparks-warnings-of-consumer-price-hikes/): The US scraped tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from overseas, in a move that has sparked warnings of consumer price hikes.
- [Two Police Officers Shot At In Kentucky's Walton, Injured; Suspect Barricaded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/two-police-officers-shot-at-in-kentuckys-walton-injured-suspect-barricaded/): Two Boone County deputies were injured in a shooting at Towne Creek Crossing Apartments in Kentucky. The suspect was barricaded. An investigation was ongoing.
- [South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/south-korea-indicts-former-first-lady-for-bribery-ex-pm-over-martial-law/): Former prime minister and the wife of ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol both indicted on separate charges on the same day.
- [Modi-Trump UNGA Meet In Doubt As Trade Row Escalates | US-India Relations | Trade Tariffs | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/modi-trump-unga-meet-in-doubt-as-trade-row-escalates-us-india-relations-trade-tariffs-n18g/): The UN General Assembly, which is highly anticipated bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump now hangs in the balance. As tensions rise over Washington’s imposition of steep 50% tariffs on Indian goods, diplomatic sources suggest the two leaders may avoid a formal sit-down during the global summit. The […]
- [Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting: Grieving Father Blasts Gunman in Emotional Statement | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting-grieving-father-blasts-gunman-in-emotional-statement-n18g/): In a heartbreaking statement, Father of one of the two children killed in the tragic Annunciation Catholic School shooting during Mass, called the shooter a “coward,” captured in the harrowing words: “We will never be allowed to hold him, talk to him, or play with him…”. The mass shooting, which struck during the first week […]
- [World News Live Updates: Thirty-Three Kidnapped Colombian Soldiers Freed After Three Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/world-news-live-updates-thirty-three-kidnapped-colombian-soldiers-freed-after-three-days/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [‘Carries Added Price Of Ukrainian Blood’: Trump's Aide Attacks India's Russian Oil Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/carries-added-price-of-ukrainian-blood-trumps-aide-attacks-indias-russian-oil-purchase/): Trump’s adviser Peter Navarro unleashed fresh attack on India over its Russian oil purchase and warned if Delhi wants to be America’s strategic partner, it “needs to act like one”.
- [India, Russia And China Join Forces At SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 As Trump Wages Tariff War | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/india-russia-and-china-join-forces-at-sco-tianjin-summit-2025-as-trump-wages-tariff-war-4k/): The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin will witness a potential geopolitical shake-up as India, Russia and China join forces. US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade posture has profoundly impacted India’s diplomatic alignments, making it turn closer to Russia and China. A successful trilateral gathering would demonstrate a powerful alignment capable of countering US […]
- [US police say Minneapolis church shooter ‘idolised’ mass murderers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-police-say-minneapolis-church-shooter-idolised-mass-murderers/): Authorities say 23-year-old who attacked church ‘obsessed’ with killing children and ‘idolised’ US school shooters.
- [US ends tariff exemption for delivery packages valued at $800 or less](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-ends-tariff-exemption-for-delivery-packages-valued-at-800-or-less/): The ‘de minimis’ import tax exemption helped fuel home delivery and the rise of e-commerce in the US.
- [Trump's Warships Arrive In Southern Caribbean, Maduro Says "No Way" US Can Invade Venezuela | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trumps-warships-arrive-in-southern-caribbean-maduro-says-no-way-us-can-invade-venezuela-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said there was “no way” US troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed five warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman. The United States said the deployment to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela’s territorial waters, is an anti-drug trafficking operation. Venezuela has responded by sending warships […]
- ['India Paying Price For Supporting Putin': US Senator Warns Countries Against Buying Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/india-paying-price-for-supporting-putin-us-senator-warns-countries-against-buying-russian-oil/): Lindsey Graham warned India, China, and Brazil of consequences for buying Russian oil after Russian strikes on Kyiv. S Jaishankar criticized US tariffs on Indian goods.
- [PM Modi In Japan LIVE: PM Lands In Tokyo, Warmly Welcomed By Indian Diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-modi-in-japan-live-pm-lands-in-tokyo-warmly-welcomed-by-indian-diaspora/): PM Modi Japan Visit Live Updates: PM Modi will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and hold bilateral with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.
- ['If There's A Terrible Tragedy...': JD Vance Praises Trump’s Health, But Says 'Ready To Step In'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/if-theres-a-terrible-tragedy-jd-vance-praises-trumps-health-but-says-ready-to-step-in/): JD Vance said he is prepared to step in as President if needed but stressed that Donald Trump remains in “incredible good health” and full of energy.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro says ‘no way’ US can invade as Trump deploys naval force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/venezuelas-maduro-says-no-way-us-can-invade-as-trump-deploys-naval-force/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says country ready to defend ‘territorial integrity’ amid US military buildup.
- [Ukrainian Navy's Largest Ship Sunk In Drone Strike: Russian Defence Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/ukrainian-navys-largest-ship-sunk-in-drone-strike-russian-defence-ministry/): The Ukrainian Navy’s Simferopol, its largest ship in over a decade, was sunk by a naval drone in the Danube River’s delta in Odessa Region, the Russian Defence Ministry reported.
- [US Approves $825M In Arms Sale For Ukraine Under Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-approves-825m-in-arms-sale-for-ukraine-under-trump-administration/): Ukraine is expected to finance the purchase using a combination of US foreign military financing and contributions from NATO allies.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,282](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1282/): Here are the key events on day 1,282 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Who Was Ashli Babbitt? US Air Force To Extend Military Funeral Honours To Capitol Rioter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/who-was-ashli-babbitt-us-air-force-to-extend-military-funeral-honours-to-capitol-rioter/): Babbitt served in the US Air Force from 2004 to 2008 on active duty, followed by time in the Air Force Reserves until 2010.
- [Brussels Bristles As Russia's Deadliest Onslaught On Kyiv Since July Damages EU Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/brussels-bristles-as-russias-deadliest-onslaught-on-kyiv-since-july-damages-eu-office/): The EU mission building, located in a central district of the city, was severely damaged, as was the nearby British Council
- [Little India, Australia: Where Culture Meets Community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/little-india-australia-where-culture-meets-community/): In the heart of Sydney, Little India thrives as a piece of the subcontinent—vibrant, resilient, and full of life
- [How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/how-triggering-snapback-sanctions-may-deepen-iran-nuclear-crisis/): Europe’s move to re-impose UN sanctions against Iran will make nuclear diplomacy more difficult, experts say.
- [White House picks Robert Kennedy Jr’s deputy to replace ousted CDC director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/white-house-picks-robert-kennedy-jrs-deputy-to-replace-ousted-cdc-director/): Former CDC head was expelled after clashing with Trump administration over policies she says were not driven by science.
- [Xi Jinping To Host Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un At China’s Military Parade In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/xi-jinping-to-host-vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-at-chinas-military-parade-in-beijing/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be in China next week for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
- ["He Is Not Happy, But He Is Not Surprised" Trump's Diplomacy Stalls As Russia Pounds Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/he-is-not-happy-but-he-is-not-surprised-trumps-diplomacy-stalls-as-russia-pounds-ukraine-4k/): President Donald Trump was unhappy but not surprised by Russia’s strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. “He was not happy about this news, but he was also not surprised. These are two countries that have been at war for a very long time,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a briefing. “Russia launched this […]
- [Thai court to rule on suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s dismissal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/thai-court-to-rule-on-suspended-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatras-dismissal/): Constitutional Court to rule on whether to remove Paetongtarn from office over leaked Cambodia call.
- [Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israels-smotrich-calls-for-phased-gaza-annexation-if-hamas-does-not-disarm/): Hamas condemns far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks as ‘an official call to exterminate’ Palestinians.
- [White House Appoints RFK Jr Deputy Jim O’Neill As Acting CDC Director To Replace Monarez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/white-house-appoints-rfk-jr-deputy-jim-oneill-as-acting-cdc-director-to-replace-monarez/): O’Neill, a former Bush-era health official and long-time adviser to investor Peter Thiel, will continue to serve as HHS deputy secretary.
- [Russian air attack on Kyiv kills children and damages EU building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/russian-air-attack-on-kyiv-kills-children-and-damages-eu-building/): Russia struck Kyiv on, hitting the EU delegation mission and other sites in one of the heaviest attacks in months.
- [F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes In Poland During Air Show Rehearsal, Pilot Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/f-16-fighter-jet-crashes-in-poland-during-air-show-rehearsal-pilot-killed/): The rescue operation was led by the airport fire brigade and supported by units under the Ministry of the Interior and Administration.
- [Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/vietnams-planned-petrol-scooter-ban-for-hanoi-raises-fears-for-livelihoods/): The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.
- [Polish Army Pilot killed as F-16 jet crashes during airshow preparation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/polish-army-pilot-killed-as-f-16-jet-crashes-during-airshow-preparation/): Poland’s AirSHOW Radom 2025 cancelled following crash.
- [Displaced return home and reclaim lost roots as Syria tries to rebuild](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/displaced-return-home-and-reclaim-lost-roots-as-syria-tries-to-rebuild/): Syrians – both refugees and internally displaced – are returning home in increasing numbers since the fall of al-Assad.
- [Rwanda confirms it received seven immigrants deported under Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/rwanda-confirms-it-received-seven-immigrants-deported-under-donald-trump/): The Trump administration has struck deals with third-party countries, including four in Africa, to accept US deportees.
- [U.S. Vice-President JD Vance visits a steel fabrication facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-a-steel-fabrication-facility-in-la-crosse-wisconsin/): U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance tours La Crosse steel fabrication plant, highlights how Trump’s tax bill boosts American manufacturing and supports local jobs. n18oc_liven18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Intel receives $5.7bn as Trump administration buys 10 percent stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/intel-receives-5-7bn-as-trump-administration-buys-10-percent-stake/): CFO David Zinsner has also downplayed concerns that Intel’s manufacturing arm could fall under outside control.
- [Famous Sikh shrine partially submerged after flooding in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/famous-sikh-shrine-partially-submerged-after-flooding-in-pakistan/): One of Pakistan’s most famous Sikh temples was flooded after heavy rains submerged parts of Punjab province.
- [Why France, Germany, and the UK want to reimpose sanctions on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/why-france-germany-and-the-uk-want-to-reimpose-sanctions-on-iran/): France, Germany, and the UK are starting a 30-day process to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
- [White House Walks Back Trump’s Claim On Welcoming 600,000 Chinese Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/white-house-walks-back-trumps-claim-on-welcoming-600000-chinese-students/): The administration has frequently labelled Chinese nationals as a potential national security concern.
- [Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Sues President Trump Over "Illegal Attempt" To Fire Her | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook-sues-president-trump-over-illegal-attempt-to-fire-her-4k/): Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his “illegal attempt” to fire her, calling it an attempt to undermine the central bank’s independence. Trump tried to dismiss Cook on Monday, announcing that he was removing her from her position on the Fed’s board of governors “effective immediately” over an unconfirmed allegation from one of his […]
- [United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/united-nations-says-children-make-up-50-percent-of-gang-members-in-haiti/): US and Panama proposed a security force meant to counter gangs, despite setbacks with an existing policing operation.
- [What do a US envoy’s ‘animalistic’ remarks to journalists signify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/what-do-a-us-envoys-animalistic-remarks-to-journalists-signify/): Anger after US special envoy Tom Barack tells reporters in Beirut to ‘be civilised’.
- [Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/two-lebanese-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-drone-explosion-in-southern-lebanon/): Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.
- [White House Says Trump Upset As Both Russia, Ukraine Show No Signs Of Ending War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/white-house-says-trump-upset-as-both-russia-ukraine-show-no-signs-of-ending-war/): Within the past two weeks, President Trump has hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington in an effort to negotiate peace.
- [Real Madrid to face Liverpool, PSG face Barcelona in Champions League draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/real-madrid-to-face-liverpool-psg-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-draw/): The draw for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League was made in Monaco on Friday with PSG handed a tough defence.
- [Bangladesh Poll Schedule Likely In December, Says Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/bangladesh-poll-schedule-likely-in-december-says-yunus-govt/): Shortly after the EC’s announcement, the NCP issued a statement saying the roadmap indicated the interim government’s ‘breach of promise’.
- [Coldplay Row, Malaysia Edition: Doctor’s Viral Cheating Video Ends In Public Apology To Wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/coldplay-row-malaysia-edition-doctors-viral-cheating-video-ends-in-public-apology-to-wife/): Malaysian doctor Wong Lu Yang shared a tearful apology video on Facebook, admitting his “mistake” and expressing regret.
- [Israel launches latest attacks against Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israel-launches-latest-attacks-against-houthis-in-yemens-sanaa/): No immediate reports of casualties as Israel says it strikes military target. Houthis say civilians targeted.
- [US envoy says calling Lebanon reporters ‘animalistic’ was ‘inappropriate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-envoy-says-calling-lebanon-reporters-animalistic-was-inappropriate/): Tom Barrack says he was telling Lebanese journalists to ‘be civilised’ but notes that they were ‘just doing their job’.
- [Millions of children at risk across Africa as aid cuts impact food supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/millions-of-children-at-risk-across-africa-as-aid-cuts-impact-food-supplies/): Emergency food supplies are running out in Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, Save the Children warns.
- [Fascination For Guns, Threats Against Trump, Transgender Flags: All About Minneapolis Shooter | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/fascination-for-guns-threats-against-trump-transgender-flags-all-about-minneapolis-shooter-4k/): Investigators are pouring over writings and videos made by the suspect in the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, in which two children were killed. The attacker’s social media accounts revealed a fascination with guns and school shooters and clues that the attack had been planned in advance, including a drawing of the church’s interior. They also […]
- [India Appoints Dinesh Patnaik As Next High Commissioner To Canada | Mark Carney | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/india-appoints-dinesh-patnaik-as-next-high-commissioner-to-canada-mark-carney-pm-modi-news18/): | A significant diplomatic thaw between India and Canada is underway as Dinesh Patanayak is appointed High Commissioner of India to Canada n18oc_world
- [PM Modi, Putin Among 20 World Leaders To Be In China For SCO Summit: Who Will Attend?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pm-modi-putin-among-20-world-leaders-to-be-in-china-for-sco-summit-who-will-attend/): China has said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1 will be the largest in the grouping’s history
- [Galactic Glam Shot: Hubble Snaps Galaxy NGC 24 And Its Hidden Dark Side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/galactic-glam-shot-hubble-snaps-galaxy-ngc-24-and-its-hidden-dark-side/): NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured NGC 24, a spiral galaxy in Sculptor.
- [Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook-sues-trump-for-his-attempt-to-fire-her/): The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.
- [Trump Advisor Calls Russia Ukraine Conflict "Modi's War" As US Tariffs On India Rise Further | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/trump-advisor-calls-russia-ukraine-conflict-modis-war-as-us-tariffs-on-india-rise-further-4k/): A White House official has described Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine as Indian Prime Minister Narendra “Modi’s war”, stepping up pressure on Delhi to stop buying oil from Moscow. US Trade Advisor Peter Navarro’s comments came hours after US tariffs of 50% on Indian goods kicked in. The tariffs, among the highest in the world, […]
- [Trump Administration Refuses To Participate In UN Human Rights Review, Cites Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/trump-administration-refuses-to-participate-in-un-human-rights-review-cites-bias/): The United States, under Donald Trump, will skip the UN Universal Periodic Review, drawing criticism.
- ["9600 Km Range, Nuclear-Capable…" Why US' "UFO-like" B-2 Bomber is a Nightmare for Russia, Iran |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/9600-km-range-nuclear-capable-why-us-ufo-like-b-2-bomber-is-a-nightmare-for-russia-iran-4k/): The US military might was on full display when a roaring B-2 bomber startled Russia’s Vladimir Putin as he walked on the tarmac of a US airbase in Alaska on August 15. In July, two B-2 bombers flew over the White House as America celebrated its Independence Day. The same aircraft was also used to […]
- [Trump To Address UN General Assembly On September 23, Says White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/trump-to-address-un-general-assembly-on-september-23-says-white-house/): Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23.
- [Transunion hack exposes consumer data for millions of Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/transunion-hack-exposes-consumer-data-for-millions-of-americans/): The credit bureau has said the July breach was brought on by an unidentified third party and was quickly contained.
- [Why are US warships going to Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/why-are-us-warships-going-to-venezuela/): The US has ordered warships to position off Venezuela’s coast in a move President Nicolas Maduro has called illegal.
- [UN Security Council renews UNIFIL mission in Lebanon until end of 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/un-security-council-renews-unifil-mission-in-lebanon-until-end-of-2026/): Vote extends peacekeeping mission, but then calls for ‘orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal’ amid US pressure.
- [Australia’s Longest Serving Lawmaker Threatens Journalist Over Heritage Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/australias-longest-serving-lawmaker-threatens-journalist-over-heritage-question/): Veteran Australian lawmaker Bob Katter threatened a television journalist at a news conference in Brisbane about immigration on August 28, shaking his fist and saying he had previously punched people for mentioning his Lebanese heritage. The 80-year-old is Australia’s longest serving federal lawmaker, and has long been known for his eccentric views. In 2017, he […]
- [Indian Man Films Person Washing Clothes At Public Fountain In Toronto: 'Never Imagined...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/indian-man-films-person-washing-clothes-at-public-fountain-in-toronto-never-imagined/): An Indian man shared a video showing a homeless man washing clothes in a public fountain at Toronto.
- [Trump Hints At Chicago Takeover: ‘People Are Desperate For Me To Stop Crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/trump-hints-at-chicago-takeover-people-are-desperate-for-me-to-stop-crime/): Donald Trump signals possible federal intervention in Chicago after DC, citing crime concerns.
- [How The US Army Is Sliding Into Gen Z Feeds To Woo Recruits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/how-the-us-army-is-sliding-into-gen-z-feeds-to-woo-recruits/): The US Army, facing shortfalls in recruitment, is turning to sponcon (sponsored content) to reach the Gen Z.
- [United States moves to restrict visa length for foreign students, reporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/united-states-moves-to-restrict-visa-length-for-foreign-students-reporters/): Trump administration has proposed restricting student visas to a four-year period rather than the duration of programme.
- [Elderly Palestinians starving to death under Israeli-made famine in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/elderly-palestinians-starving-to-death-under-israeli-made-famine-in-gaza/): An increasing number of elderly Palestinians in Gaza are dying due to the Israeli-made famine there.
- [UN chief slams Israel for ‘deliberate’ Gaza ‘catastrophe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/un-chief-slams-israel-for-deliberate-gaza-catastrophe/): UN Chief Antonio Guterres accused Israel of making ‘deliberate decisions that defy basic humanity’.
- [Israel steps up bombardment of Gaza City, killing at least 50 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israel-steps-up-bombardment-of-gaza-city-killing-at-least-50-people/): UN chief warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ of war as Israeli forces target eastern and southern Gaza City.
- [How Israel tries to justify killing journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/how-israel-tries-to-justify-killing-journalists/): Since the war on Gaza began, Israel has intensified its attacks on the media. We break down how the smear campaigns work
- [Canada Appoints High Commissioner To India, Foreign Minister Anita Says 'Deepening Ties...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/canada-appoints-high-commissioner-to-india-foreign-minister-anita-says-deepening-ties/): Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the appointment of Cooter as Canada’s new High Commissioner to India signals Canada’s step-by-step approach to deepening ties with India.
- ['World Just Changed': TV Host, US Economist Agree India's Tariff Stand Signals New Global Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/world-just-changed-tv-host-us-economist-agree-indias-tariff-stand-signals-new-global-order/): American economist Richard Wolff said the United States is “shooting itself in the foot” by pretending to act tough against India with 50% penalty tariffs on its exports.
- [Of Drafting And Ducking: Why Is Ukraine Letting Young Men Travel Abroad Amid Russia War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/of-drafting-and-ducking-why-is-ukraine-letting-young-men-travel-abroad-amid-russia-war/): Ukraine now allows men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad until age 23. Here’s why Kyiv has changed the rule amid Russia war
- [Japan Pulls Out Of US Visit Abruptly, Stalling Trump’s $550 Billion Trade Package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/japan-pulls-out-of-us-visit-abruptly-stalling-trumps-550-billion-trade-package/): Ryosei Akazawa cancelled his US visit, delaying a 550 billion dollar Japan US investment deal amid disputes over profit sharing and tariffs.
- [Pakistan out of Asia Cup 2025 as hockey tournament begins in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pakistan-out-of-asia-cup-2025-as-hockey-tournament-begins-in-india/): Three-time champions Pakistan withdrew from the tournament over security concerns and were replaced by Bangladesh.
- [My neighbourhood in Gaza is gone, reduced to rubble and silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/my-neighbourhood-in-gaza-is-gone-reduced-to-rubble-and-silence/): Shujayea once held our homes, stories and lives. Now it has been erased and with it a part of who we are.
- [Israeli forces seen raiding occupied West Bank school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israeli-forces-seen-raiding-occupied-west-bank-school/): Security camera video shows Israeli soldiers raiding the Al-Rashidin School in Hebron in the occupied West Bank.
- [Cyclist Froome to undergo surgery after airlift rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/cyclist-froome-to-undergo-surgery-after-airlift-rescue/): Chris Froome will undergo surgery on Thursday following the crash which required an airlift to hospital in France.
- [Makeshift cinema camp gives children temporary escape from war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/makeshift-cinema-camp-gives-children-temporary-escape-from-war-in-gaza/): A mobile cinema wants to distract the children of Gaza with films, even as the ongoing war rips away their childhoods.
- [UN staff urge rights chief Volker Turk to call Gaza war a ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/un-staff-urge-rights-chief-volker-turk-to-call-gaza-war-a-genocide/): Letter on behalf of more than 500 OHCHR workers says failure to do so undermines the global rights protection system.
- [CCTV Shows Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv, British Council and EU Mission HQ Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/cctv-shows-massive-russian-attack-on-kyiv-british-council-and-eu-mission-hq-hit/): CCTV footage captured the moment Russian forces struck Kyiv during a large-scale overnight drone and missile attack on Thursday (August 28). The attack killed at least 15 people and injured 48, and damaged residential and other buildings across seven districts, Ukrainian officials said.. . n18oc_crux
- [Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra Engaged: A Look At Her Multi-Million Net Worth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/dubai-princess-sheikha-mahra-engaged-a-look-at-her-multi-million-net-worth/): Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum is engaged to French Montana. Details on her net worth and luxury brand
- [Behind Pakistan’s repeated floods: Melting glaciers, depleted forests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/behind-pakistans-repeated-floods-melting-glaciers-depleted-forests/): Deforestation and glacial melting are the two leading causes compounding the climate crisis in the north of Pakistan.
- [Germany, France, UK trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/germany-france-uk-trigger-process-to-reimpose-sanctions-on-iran/): E3 countries accuse Iran of failing to meet its 2015 nuclear pact commitments, but say they are still open to diplomacy.
- [Tourists Assault Lifeguards At Thailand Beach After Being Told Not To Swim | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/tourists-assault-lifeguards-at-thailand-beach-after-being-told-not-to-swim-video/): A viral video shows Kuwaiti tourists assaulting lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket after red flag warnings.
- [At least 24 killed in RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher : Doctors’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/at-least-24-killed-in-rsf-attack-on-sudans-el-fasher-doctors-group/): Sudan Doctors Network says 24 killed, 55 wounded in attack on densely populated areas in North Darfur capital city.
- [Israeli sniper shoots Palestinian near GHF aid site in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/israeli-sniper-shoots-palestinian-near-ghf-aid-site-in-gaza/): A video appears to show an Israeli sniper shooting a Palestinian near a GHF food distribution site in Gaza.
- [Families of killed Gaza journalists mourn their loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/families-of-killed-gaza-journalists-mourn-their-loved-ones/): The families of journalists killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital are mourning their loss.
- [Are France, Germany and the UK about to ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/are-france-germany-and-the-uk-about-to-snapback-sanctions-on-iran/): France, the United Kingdom and Germany are demanding Iran make tough concessions to avoid coming under more sanctions.
- [‘Total implosion’: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/total-implosion-how-trump-firing-of-cdc-chief-monarez-sparked-an-exodus/): At least three high-level officials have resigned in protest against the policies of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy.
- [‘A finger on the scale’? Inside the US Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/a-finger-on-the-scale-inside-the-us-supreme-courts-shadow-docket/): President Trump has repeatedly petitioned the high court for emergency rulings. But critics fear a lack of transparency.
- [Pakistani Journalist’s Karachi Flood Report Goes Viral: 'My Heart Is Palpitating, Pray For Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/pakistani-journalists-karachi-flood-report-goes-viral-my-heart-is-palpitating-pray-for-me/): Pakistan’s journalist emotional flood report in Pakistan goes viral, drawing Chand Nawab comparisons.
- [Kim ‘Preps Special Snipers’, To Attend ‘Comrade’ Xi’s China Parade As US Rehearses ‘Infiltration’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/kim-preps-special-snipers-to-attend-comrade-xis-china-parade-as-us-rehearses-infiltration4k/): The North Korean leader will attend the Sept. 4 military parade in China marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Beijing said on Aug. 28 It will be Kim Jong Un’s first visit to China in more than six yearsHe will join Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, […]
- [Who Is Dinesh K Patnaik? India Appoints High Commissioner To Canada After 9 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/who-is-dinesh-k-patnaik-india-appoints-high-commissioner-to-canada-after-9-months/): Patnaik, a career diplomat, also served as deputy ambassador to the UK and was serving until recently as ambassador to Spain.
- [Inside Kim Jong Un’s Dream Resort: Russian Tourist Shares Startling Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/inside-kim-jong-uns-dream-resort-russian-tourist-shares-startling-details/): The resort’s location near a missile test site made the visit unusual. No missiles were launched, but tourists could buy toy rockets for $40 each during their stay
- [US Health Chief Ousted After Rejecting Trump's ‘Unscientific’ Orders: 'Chose To Protect Public'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/us-health-chief-ousted-after-rejecting-trumps-unscientific-orders-chose-to-protect-public/): Susan Monarez refused to resign as CDC Director despite the White House confirming her ouster.
- [What If Mount Fuji Erupted? Japan Uses AI To Show Doomsday Chaos | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/what-if-mount-fuji-erupted-japan-uses-ai-to-show-doomsday-chaos-video/): Japan released an AI video simulating a Mount Fuji eruption, warning ash could blanket Tokyo in two hours.
- [Mid-Air Assault: Passenger Slapped By Delta Crew Member Seeks Rs 166 Crore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/mid-air-assault-passenger-slapped-by-delta-crew-member-seeks-rs-166-crore/): Shibli’s lawyer, Ali Awad, said the alleged slap was racial discrimination, citing his wife’s “Palestine” T-shirt and a past Delta controversy over badges dubbed “Hamas”
- [How many school shootings have there been in the US in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/28/how-many-school-shootings-have-there-been-in-the-us-in-2025/): Depending on the database used, there were between 8 and 146 incidents of gun violence at schools across the US in 2025.
- [Israel Declares Gaza City 'Combat Zone', Recovers Remains Of Two Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/israel-declares-gaza-city-combat-zone-recovers-remains-of-two-hostages/): Israel had previously instituted what it termed “tactical pauses” in Gaza City and two other densely populated areas to allow humanitarian aid deliveries.
- [Zelensky Warns "100K Russian Troops" Near Pokrovsk as Moscow Claims Six Towns, West Rushes Arms | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/zelensky-warns-100k-russian-troops-near-pokrovsk-as-moscow-claims-six-towns-west-rushes-arms-4k/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is massing up to 100,000 troops near Pokrovsk, calling the eastern front the most serious sector of the war. While Moscow claims territorial gains in Donetsk and Dnepropetrovsk, Kyiv reported striking key Russian military assets including a radar system in Crimea. Zelensky pressed NATO allies for quicker […]
- [How a police killing of a driver has escalated protests in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/how-a-police-killing-of-a-driver-has-escalated-protests-in-indonesia/): The police killing of a delivery driver at a cost-of-living demonstration has intensified protests across Indonesia.
- [Court blocks Trump effort to end protected status for Venezuelans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/court-blocks-trump-effort-to-end-protected-status-for-venezuelans/): Court rules against Trump push to cancel TPS for Venezuelans, keeping protections intact amid ongoing legal battles.
- [PM Narendra Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba | PM Modi In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-narendra-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-japanese-prime-minister-ishiba-pm-modi-in-japan/): | PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese PM Ishida, underline co-operation via QUAD; India to host QUAD Summit later this year, n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [This Country Is Detaining Teenage TikTokers Over Indecency, Money Laundering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/this-country-is-detaining-teenage-tiktokers-over-indecency-money-laundering/): Dozens of TikTokers have been detained by authorities over charges of indecency and money laundering as the government moves to tighten control on social media.
- [Tokyo Skytree Glows In Indian Tricolour To Honour PM Modi’s Japan Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/tokyo-skytree-glows-in-indian-tricolour-to-honour-pm-modis-japan-visit-watch/): PM Modi noted that as Asia’s two largest democracies and major economies, India and Japan play a vital role in promoting regional and global peace and security.
- [Russia Fumes Short](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russia-fumes-short/): Russia said on August 29 that French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken in a manner unbecoming of a head of state when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin “an ogre at our gates.” Macron, who made the comment in an interview last week, has been the target of frequent Russian criticism because of his support […]
- [PM Modi In Japan: How His Visit Is A Message Of Strategic Balancing To The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-modi-in-japan-how-his-visit-is-a-message-of-strategic-balancing-to-the-us/): PM Narendra Modi’s eighth trip to Japan since 2018 is a bid to diversify partnerships, assert autonomy, and reinforce India’s global positioning amid a tariff tussle with the US
- [Trump seeks to cut $5bn in congressionally approved foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trump-seeks-to-cut-5bn-in-congressionally-approved-foreign-aid/): White House seeks to run out clock on funding after already slashing billions in aid in move decried as overreach.
- [Denied Mediation In India-Pakistan Conflict, Trump Slapped 50% Tariffs On India: Jefferies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/denied-mediation-in-india-pakistan-conflict-trump-slapped-50-tariffs-on-india-jefferies/): Jefferies links US’ 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods to Donald Trump’s personal pique over India denying his mediation in the India-Pakistan conflict.
- [Newborns share incubator at Gaza hospital overwhelmed by famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/newborns-share-incubator-at-gaza-hospital-overwhelmed-by-famine/): Newborns are being forced to share an incubator at Gaza City’s al-Helou International Hospital.
- [PM Modi Hails India-Japan Bonhomie as Sculptor of Asian Century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-modi-hails-india-japan-bonhomie-as-sculptor-of-asian-century/): India and Japan will “shape the Asian Century”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, on a visit expected to secure billions of dollars in Japanese investment and an upgrade to security ties. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘I am in no rush’: Brazil’s Lula weighs countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/i-am-in-no-rush-brazils-lula-weighs-countermeasures-to-trumps-tariffs/): Brazil currently faces 50 percent tariffs on many of its US exports, as a result of its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
- [Turkiye closes airspace to Israel, bans Israeli ships from Turkish ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/turkiye-closes-airspace-to-israel-bans-israeli-ships-from-turkish-ports/): Turkiye’s top diplomat said his country has ‘completely’ cut off trade with Israel over its ongoing genocide.
- [Turkey Cuts All Trade Ties With Israel, Closes Airspace Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/turkey-cuts-all-trade-ties-with-israel-closes-airspace-over-gaza-war/): Relations between Turkey and Israel have been shattered by Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, with Ankara accusing Israel of committing “genocide”.
- [Boomerang Strike: Ukraine Destroys Russian Bridges Using Moscow’s Own Mines And $600 Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/boomerang-strike-ukraine-destroys-russian-bridges-using-moscows-own-mines-and-600-drones/): Ukraine’s 58th Brigade used cheap drones to destroy two mined bridges in Russia’s Belgorod, disrupting Moscow’s supply lines.
- [China Slams US Senator’s Taiwan Visit, Alleges Violation of ‘One-China Principle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/china-slams-us-senators-taiwan-visit-alleges-violation-of-one-china-principle/): China condemned US Senator Roger Wicker’s visit to Taiwan, calling it a serious breach of the One-China principle. Wicker reaffirmed US support for Taiwan’s right to freedom and self-determination during his meeting with President Lai Ching-te n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Man Utd’s Amorim admits he sometimes ‘hates his players’ and wants to quit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/man-utds-amorim-admits-he-sometimes-hates-his-players-and-wants-to-quit/): Manchester United were dumped out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday by fourth-tier Grimsby and are yet to win this season.
- [Trump revokes Secret Service detail for political opponent Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trump-revokes-secret-service-detail-for-political-opponent-kamala-harris/): Move comes as spectre of political violence has grown in the US, with Trump facing two campaign assassination attempts.
- [US denies visas for Palestinian officials ahead of UN assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-denies-visas-for-palestinian-officials-ahead-of-un-assembly/): State Dept cites Palestinian appeals to ICC and ICJ over Israeli abuses in occupied territories in justifying move.
- [Sri Lanka’s crisis shows how debt is devouring the Global South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/sri-lankas-crisis-shows-how-debt-is-devouring-the-global-south/): From Africa to Asia to Latin America, billions go hungry while creditors profit.
- [US Blocks Visas For Palestinian Leaders Ahead Of UN General Assembly, Cites Terror Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-blocks-visas-for-palestinian-leaders-ahead-of-un-general-assembly-cites-terror-support/): Marco Rubio bars senior Palestinian leaders, including Mahmoud Abbas, from the UNGA, citing US laws against Palestinian statehood.
- [UK Blocks Israeli Delegation From Global Arms Exhibition; Tel Aviv Slams 'Discrimination'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/uk-blocks-israeli-delegation-from-global-arms-exhibition-tel-aviv-slams-discrimination/): The British government has blocked a delegation from the Israeli government from a global defence exhibition in London next month amid outrage over the Gaza war.
- [Russian President Putin To Visit India In December, Kremlin Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russian-president-putin-to-visit-india-in-december-kremlin-confirms/): Ties between India and Russia are growing amid US President Donald Trump’s secondary tariffs on Indian imports over its purchases of Russian oil.
- [Coming Soon In US? A ‘Trump Corruption Coin’, Courtesy California Governor Newsom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/coming-soon-in-us-a-trump-corruption-coin-courtesy-california-governor-newsom/): Gavin Newsom teased a Trump corruption coin for his Patriot Store, parodying Donald Trump’s crypto ventures and MAGA branding.
- [Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/why-has-south-africas-malema-been-found-guilty-of-hate-speech-again/): This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused.
- [Russia, China slam European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russia-china-slam-european-nations-over-iran-snapback-sanctions-move/): Russia said it ‘strongly condemns’ actions of Germany, France and UK as China says sanctions move ‘counterproductive’.
- [Japan To Introduce E10 Shinkansen Bullet Train In India, Sets $67 Billion Investment Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/japan-to-introduce-e10-shinkansen-bullet-train-in-india-sets-67-billion-investment-target/): Japan will introduce E10 series Shinkansen trains for Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail, boosting India–Japan partnership.
- [India, Japan Express Concern Over South China Sea, Calls For Action Against Terror Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/india-japan-express-concern-over-south-china-sea-calls-for-action-against-terror-groups/): During PM Modi’s talks with Shigeru Ishiba, both leaders expressed concern over the situation in the South China Sea and condemned terrorism in all its forms.
- [China Rebukes E3, Dub Iran Snapback Sanctions as “Not Constructive”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/china-rebukes-e3-dub-iran-snapback-sanctions-as-not-constructive/): On August 29, China strongly opposed efforts to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program. Beijing criticized Germany, France, and the UK (E3) for triggering the snapback mechanism, escalating diplomatic tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [The rise of beauty tourism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/the-rise-of-beauty-tourism/): Cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism thrive in the age of social media, but the pursuit of perfection isn’t free.
- [Iran-Backed Houthi PM Killed In Israeli Airstrikes On Yemen, Defence Minister Likely Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/iran-backed-houthi-pm-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-yemen-defence-minister-likely-dead/): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it attacked the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen on Thursday, in which Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was reportedly killed.
- [Zelenskyy Sets September 1 Deadline For Russia To Commit To Ukraine Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/zelenskyy-sets-september-1-deadline-for-russia-to-commit-to-ukraine-peace-talks/): Zelenskyy urged Russia to commit to talks by September 1 as he sought security guarantees from US and European leaders.
- [Who Is Bodhidharma? The Buddhist Monk From Tamil Nadu Revered In China And Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/who-is-bodhidharma-the-buddhist-monk-from-tamil-nadu-revered-in-china-and-japan/): Bodhidharma is a revered figure in both China and Japan as the undisputed founder of Zen Buddhism — known as Chan in China — and is credited with its introduction to China
- ['Won't Use US Dollars In Trade With India': Mauritius Minister Pushes For Closer Ties Amid Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/wont-use-us-dollars-in-trade-with-india-mauritius-minister-pushes-for-closer-ties-amid-tariffs/): Mauritius Minister Jyoti Jeetun has called for closer cooperation with India in trade and technology amid global uncertainty fuelled by Trump’s tariff policy.
- [Lessons ‘unlearned’: 20 years after Katrina, disaster readiness lags in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/lessons-unlearned-20-years-after-katrina-disaster-readiness-lags-in-us/): Katrina’s legacy persists, emphasising hard truths and fears Trump White House failing to learn from past disasters.
- [From X To Exasperated: Elon Musk Wants Twitter Investment Disclosure Lawsuit Thrown Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/from-x-to-exasperated-elon-musk-wants-twitter-investment-disclosure-lawsuit-thrown-out/): Elon Musk sought to dismiss the SEC lawsuit over his delayed Twitter stake disclosure, calling it baseless and politically motivated.
- [Israeli Double Tap Wipes Out Houthi Top Brass, Group Alleges Bibi Attacking "Civilians Targets" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/israeli-double-tap-wipes-out-houthi-top-brass-group-alleges-bibi-attacking-civilians-targets-4k/): The prime minister of the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen was reportedly killed during Israel’s airstrikes on the capital city of Sanaa on Aug 28 Ahmed al-Rahawi and several of his companions were killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment, Yemen’s Al-Jumhuriya and Aden Al-Ghad newspaper reported Reports said the strike was separate from […]
- ["Flamingo, FrankenSAM, FP Drones…" Ukraine Developing Own Arsenal to Reduce Dependence on Allies? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/flamingo-frankensam-fp-drones-ukraine-developing-own-arsenal-to-reduce-dependence-on-allies-4k/): After three-and-a-half years of defending against Russian missile and drone attacks, Kyiv seems to be developing its own air defense systems and being less reliant on its western allies. As the weary West’s ability to continue flowing weapons to Kyiv diminishes, Ukraine has chosen to turn inward. Ukraine has shifted to a self-sustaining defense model and […]
- [Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection For Former US Vice President Kamala Harris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trump-revokes-secret-service-protection-for-former-us-vice-president-kamala-harris/): Donald Trump revoked extended Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, ending coverage before her 107 Days book tour.
- [Israeli military says it has begun ‘initial stages’ of attack on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/israeli-military-says-it-has-begun-initial-stages-of-attack-on-gaza-city/): Israeli military says city in northern Gaza is now a ‘combat zone’ and daily pauses in fighting there will be suspended.
- [Palestinians facing growing danger from Israel in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/palestinians-facing-growing-danger-from-israel-in-gaza-city/): Palestinians in Gaza City are facing new threats after Israel announced the suspension of ‘humanitarian pauses.’
- [How Trump’s newfound love for Chinese students is drawing MAGA backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/how-trumps-newfound-love-for-chinese-students-is-drawing-maga-backlash/): Trump said he would allow Chinese students into US universities, months after administration announced visa revocations.
- [Russia "Sinks" Ukraine's Largest Ship in 1st Drone Boat Kill, Trump Okays ERAM Missiles for Kyiv |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russia-sinks-ukraines-largest-ship-in-1st-drone-boat-kill-trump-okays-eram-missiles-for-kyiv-4k/): Russia’s defence ministry announced it carried out a drone boat attack on the Ukrainian Navy’s largest reconnaissance ship at the mouth of the Danube River This marked Moscow’s first confirmed use of naval drone boats, a weapon that Ukraine has effectively deployed in its own operations against the Russian navyMeanwhile, the US announced the approval […]
- [Chandrayaan, AI & Critical Minerals: Key MoUs Signed Between India, Japan During PM Modi's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/chandrayaan-ai-critical-minerals-key-mous-signed-between-india-japan-during-pm-modis-visit/): Here’s a look at key New Delhi-Tokyo agreements on space, AI, critical minerals signed during PM Modi’s visit to Japan.
- [Nepal Denies Claims Of JeM Terrorists Entering Bihar: 'Left For Malaysia'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/nepal-denies-claims-of-jem-terrorists-entering-bihar-left-for-malaysia/): Nepal denied claims of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists entering Bihar via Kathmandu, stating that they flew to Kuala Lumpur.
- [Indonesians angry over politicians’ “crazy” wage increase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/indonesians-angry-over-politicians-crazy-wage-increase/): Social platform co-founder Abigail Limuria talks about the anger in Indonesia, where politicians are getting a wage hike
- [Why No Japanese PM Wants To Live In The Official Residence? It's Apparently Haunted...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/why-no-japanese-pm-wants-to-live-in-the-official-residence-its-apparently-haunted/): From 2012 to 2021, Japan’s official PM residence stayed vacant as many Prime Ministers preferred living in private homes, citing security and privacy concerns
- [Did Trump’s Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Make Up A Fake Expert For His Books?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/did-trumps-trade-adviser-peter-navarro-make-up-a-fake-expert-for-his-books/): Navarro’s books often quoted an expert named Ron Vara. The only catch: Vara never existed
- [To Justify Trump’s Chicago Takeover, White House Cites Delhi's 'Low' Murder Rate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/to-justify-trumps-chicago-takeover-white-house-cites-delhis-low-murder-rate/): The White House cited New Delhi’s low murder rate to justify Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago.
- [Hair Force One: Chinese Kids Sport Patriotic Cuts With Tanks And Flags For WWII Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/hair-force-one-chinese-kids-sport-patriotic-cuts-with-tanks-and-flags-for-wwii-parade/): A Beijing salon offers children military and national flag haircuts as China prepares for a major parade led by Xi Jinping in Tiananmen Square.
- [Russian Defence Minister Inspects Troops, Battlegroup Center in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russian-defence-minister-inspects-troops-battlegroup-center-in-ukraine/): Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspected the “Center” group in Ukraine on August 28. He was briefed on combat operations and drone projects. The Battlegroup established the Center for unmanned engineering systems, developing aerial drones, ground robotic platforms, training operators, and creating dropping systems for engineering munitions. n18oc_crux
- [Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Slams Porn Site For Sharing Altered Photos Of Her: 'I Am Disgusted'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/italy-pm-giorgia-meloni-slams-porn-site-for-sharing-altered-photos-of-her-i-am-disgusted/): Giorgia Meloni condemned doctored images of her on a porn site, urging strict punishment.
- [UN chief condemns Gaza horrors, calls for accountability amid famine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/un-chief-condemns-gaza-horrors-calls-for-accountability-amid-famine/): About two million Palestinians displaced, enduring famine and violence, as UN again demands immediate action.
- [Gauff thanks gymnast Biles for support in US Open tennis plight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/gauff-thanks-gymnast-biles-for-support-in-us-open-tennis-plight/): Coco Gauff breaks down in tears following her second-round US Open tennis win before praising Biles’s inspiration.
- [I am a victim of nuclear testing. I have never been more afraid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/i-am-a-victim-of-nuclear-testing-i-have-never-been-more-afraid/): Decades after Semipalatinsk, the collapse of arms control leaves the world on the edge again.
- [Punches Fly In Mexican Senate As Debate On US Intervention Turns Ugly | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/punches-fly-in-mexican-senate-as-debate-on-us-intervention-turns-ugly-video/): A Mexico Senate session turned violent as Alejandro Moreno of PRI clashed with Gerardo Fernandez Norona of Morena.
- [Kartarpur Sahib Flooding Not Sabotage, But Nature; Pakistani Propaganda Debunked | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/kartarpur-sahib-flooding-not-sabotage-but-nature-pakistani-propaganda-debunked-exclusive/): The document, which was circulated through Pakistan-linked social media handles, alleged that Indian intelligence agencies intended to engineer flooding around the holy site.
- [Meeting William? Prince Harry To Visit UK On Queen Elizabeth’s Death Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/meeting-william-prince-harry-to-visit-uk-on-queen-elizabeths-death-anniversary/): Prince Harry will visit London for the WellChild Awards on September 8, marking Queen Elizabeth II’s death anniversary.
- [Polish F-16 Nose-Dives and Crashes During Air Show Rehearsal, NATO Pilot Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/polish-f-16-nose-dives-and-crashes-during-air-show-rehearsal-nato-pilot-killed/): A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed during air show preparations in Radom on August 28, killing the pilot. Video showed the jet nose-dive and explode. The aircraft, from the 31st Tactical Air Base, involved an elite NATO “Tiger Demo” pilot. Firefighters responded, and AirSHOW Radom 2025 was cancelled. n18oc_crux
- [Video shows Israeli soldiers tormenting boy detained over stone throwing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/video-shows-israeli-soldiers-tormenting-boy-detained-over-stone-throwing/): Israeli soldiers have filmed themselves tormenting a Palestinian boy who they arrested in the occupied West Bank.
- [Thailand’s prime minister removed from office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/thailands-prime-minister-removed-from-office/): Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed the country’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
- [Pakistan Minister Blames India For Floods, Makes Bizarre 'Dead Bodies In Water' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pakistan-minister-blames-india-for-floods-makes-bizarre-dead-bodies-in-water-claim/): Pakistan’s defence minister blamed India for flood in Sialkot, claiming floodwater brought dead bodies, debris, and livestock from across the border.
- [Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/mourinho-sacked-by-fenerbahce-after-champions-league-exit/): The former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager only joined the Turkish football giants in June 2024.
- [‘Cut in secret’: Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/cut-in-secret-gambia-anti-fgm-activists-fear-babies-targeted-despite-ban/): The practice was banned a decade ago but authorities are struggling to clamp down on culprits.
- [35-Year-Old Indian-Origin Engineer Found Dead At Microsoft's Silicon Valley Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/35-year-old-indian-origin-engineer-found-dead-at-microsofts-silicon-valley-office/): An Indian-origin software engineer was found dead at Microsoft’s Silicon Valley office on August 20. The cause of death remains unknown, and a probe was underway.
- [PM Modi Receives Daruma Doll From Japan Priest: Meaning Behind The Symbol Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-modi-receives-daruma-doll-from-japan-priest-meaning-behind-the-symbol-explained/): The Daruma is an iconic cultural symbol and popular souvenir from Japan. Modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, it represents perseverance and good luck
- [Thai PM Sacked By Court Over Leaked Call With Cambodian Leader: ‘Prioritising Personal Interest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/thai-pm-sacked-by-court-over-leaked-call-with-cambodian-leader-prioritising-personal-interest/): Thailand’s court ruled that Paetongtarn Shinawatra violated ethical rules after leaking a phone call with Cambodia’s former leader.
- [Dozens of Colombian soldiers released after three-day captivity in Amazon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/dozens-of-colombian-soldiers-released-after-three-day-captivity-in-amazon/): Dozens of soldiers held by villagers in a rebel-controlled area were released after UN and government mediation.
- [One killed, dozens injured at anti-government protests in Jakarta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/one-killed-dozens-injured-at-anti-government-protests-in-jakarta/): Indonesia’s President has called for calm after police ran over and killed a man during anti-government protests.
- [‘It’s one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player’ – Osaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/its-one-of-the-worst-things-you-can-say-to-a-black-tennis-player-osaka/): Naomi Osaka blasts Jelena Ostapenko after alleged comments in a heated exchange with Taylor Townsend at the US Open.
- [Protests resume in Indonesia’s Jakarta after ride-share driver killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/protests-resume-in-indonesias-jakarta-after-ride-share-driver-killed/): Affan Kurniawan was killed after an armoured police vehicle ran into him during a demonstration in the capital.
- [Thai court removes Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/thai-court-removes-prime-minister-paetongtarn-shinawatra-from-office/): Court dismisses suspended prime minister for ethical misconduct over her handling of a border row with Cambodia.
- [Fact check: Have mass shootings decreased in the US since 2022 law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/fact-check-have-mass-shootings-decreased-in-the-us-since-2022-law/): Then-President Biden signed 2022 gun violence legislation aiming for reform, but its effect remains unclear.
- [Israeli public has “very strong doubts” about taking Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/israeli-public-has-very-strong-doubts-about-taking-gaza-city/): Alon Pinkas on how much of the Israeli public is unsupportive of the government’s plan to seize Gaza City.
- [UK bans Israeli officials from major arms exhibition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/uk-bans-israeli-officials-from-major-arms-exhibition/): UK government says Israel’s decision to escalate war on Gaza ‘wrong’ as Israel decries ‘discrimination’.
- [JD Vance Hints at Presidential Ambitions: "President Is in Good Shape, But..." | Trump | N18S](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/jd-vance-hints-at-presidential-ambitions-president-is-in-good-shape-but-trump-n18s/): In a striking new interview, U.S. Senator and Trump’s running mate JD Vance has ignited speculation by hinting at his readiness to step into the role of President if needed. While reaffirming his support for Donald Trump, Vance stated, “The President is in good shape, but…” — a phrase that has political analysts buzzing across […]
- [Venezuela Deploys 'Iran Drones,' Maduro Flexes Military Muscle as US Armada Arrives in Caribbean |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/venezuela-deploys-iran-drones-maduro-flexes-military-muscle-as-us-armada-arrives-in-caribbean-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warned that “there’s no way” US troops could invade Venezuela as tensions rise in the CaribbeanThe warning came amid reports that seven US warships and a nuclear-powered submarine were either in the region or were expected to be there in the coming week n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Man Dangerously Waves Machete On Los Angeles Streets, US Police Shoot Him Dead On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/man-dangerously-waves-machete-on-los-angeles-streets-us-police-shoot-him-dead-on-camera/): The man was identified as Gurpreet Singh, who waved a machete on the streets of Los Angeles in the US. The cops shot him down and the video of the incident was recorded on bodycam.
- [Kongō Gumi: The World's First Company Has Been Running For 1,447 Years!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/kongo-gumi-the-worlds-first-company-has-been-running-for-1447-years/): Japan’s business culture shines in its five oldest companies: Kongo Gumi (578 AD), Nishiyama Onsen (705), Koman Hotel (717), Hoshi Ryokan (718), and Genda Shigyo (771)
- [Polish F-16 Crashes in Fiery Rehearsal Tragedy, Pilot Killed Instantly | Breaking News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/polish-f-16-crashes-in-fiery-rehearsal-tragedy-pilot-killed-instantly-breaking-news-n18g/): A devastating incident unfolded during an airshow rehearsal in Poland as a Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed in a fiery explosion, tragically killing the pilot on the spot. The crash occurred during routine practice maneuvers ahead of a major public air display. Eyewitnesses described a massive fireball as the aircraft lost control and plummeted to […]
- [Venezuela’s Maduro Hails Colombia’s Petro for Border Reinforcement Amid US Tensions | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/venezuelas-maduro-hails-colombias-petro-for-border-reinforcement-amid-us-tensions-trump-n18g/): In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro for reinforcing the shared border amid rising concerns over U.S. military activity in the area. Maduro accused the United States of engaging in “gunboat diplomacy” after a nuclear submarine was reportedly deployed near Caribbean waters close to Venezuela and […]
- [Microsoft fires four workers over protests against firm’s ties to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/microsoft-fires-four-workers-over-protests-against-firms-ties-to-israel/): Microsoft says the terminations followed serious breaches amid claims that its software is used by Israeli army in Gaza.
- [Xi Jinping's Mega Military Parade & Rising Power Dwarfs Global Displays — Message to Trump? | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/xi-jinpings-mega-military-parade-rising-power-dwarfs-global-displays-message-to-trump-n18g/): Chinese President Xi Jinping led a mega military parade that has sent shockwaves across the world. From ballistic missiles to advanced stealth technology, this parade wasn’t just about national pride — it was a calculated message to the West, especially to former U.S. President Donald Trump, and a statement of China’s growing dominance on the […]
- [‘Everything has been lost’: Kashmir floods, landslides kill dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/everything-has-been-lost-kashmir-floods-landslides-kill-dozens/): Overflowing rivers devastate communities, prompt questions about whether lessons from past floods were ever learned.
- [Top US senators arrive in Taiwan to discuss security amid China threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/top-us-senators-arrive-in-taiwan-to-discuss-security-amid-china-threat/): Roger Wicker, head of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, says trip is focused on security ties with island.
- [Deployment Of US Warships In Southern Caribbean Escalates Tensions With Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/deployment-of-us-warships-in-southern-caribbean-escalates-tensions-with-venezuela/): The United States have deployed warships to the Southern Caribbean, escalating tensions with Venezuela amid efforts to combat drug cartels.
- [Trump Has Sent Warships To Battle Venezuela's 'Soles' Cartel, But Does It Exist?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trump-has-sent-warships-to-battle-venezuelas-soles-cartel-but-does-it-exist/): The United States is deploying over 4,000 personnel and more ships off Venezuela to target drug cartels, fueling speculation and political tension.
- [PM Modi Gets Grand Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Tokyo | 'Love You Modi Ji' Chants Echo | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pm-modi-gets-grand-welcome-from-indian-diaspora-in-tokyo-love-you-modi-ji-chants-echo-n18g/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a thunderous welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Tokyo. As he stepped out, chants of “Modi, Modi” and “Love you Modi Ji” echoed across the venue, reflecting the immense admiration and support he enjoys among NRIs. The grand reception comes ahead of key bilateral meetings, including the […]
- [What Is ‘Double Tap’ & Why Israel’s Use Of It At A Gaza Hospital Is Drawing Global Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/what-is-double-tap-why-israels-use-of-it-at-a-gaza-hospital-is-drawing-global-criticism/): Israel targeted a camera near Nasser Hospital. One shell hit, followed nine minutes later by two more at the same location, killing medics, journalists, and civilians on site
- [Maduro Oversees Military Drills As US Warships “Surround” Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/maduro-oversees-military-drills-as-us-warships-surround-venezuela/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro oversaw military drills in Caracas amid escalating tensions with the US, which has deployed at least seven warships and a nuclear submarine to the Caribbean. Maduro denounced US intentions, accusing Washington of seeking Venezuela’s riches, while declaring his nation stronger, more prepared, and determined to defend sovereignty. n18oc_crux
- [Russia “Sinks” Ukraine’s "Simferopol"  Ship in First Ever Drone Boat Kill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/russia-sinks-ukraines-simferopol-ship-in-first-ever-drone-boat-kill/): Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed using a naval drone boat to sink Ukraine’s reconnaissance ship Simferopol on August 28 at the Danube River mouth. Ukraine confirmed an attack but withheld details. Russia released “objective damage control” footage. This marked the first recorded Russian drone boat strike on a Ukrainian warship. n18oc_crux
- [‘In a nightmare’: India braces for big layoffs as Trump’s tariffs bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/in-a-nightmare-india-braces-for-big-layoffs-as-trumps-tariffs-bite/): From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.
- [Firefighters tackling wildfire in US arrested by immigration agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/firefighters-tackling-wildfire-in-us-arrested-by-immigration-agents/): Border patrol officers swoop in, make arrests as firefighters prepare to tackle 3,600-hectare blaze in Washington State.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 21 Palestinians across Gaza, 5 in al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/live-israel-kills-21-palestinians-across-gaza-5-in-al-mawasi-safe-zone/): The al-Mawasi area in southern Gaza where Israel has told displaced people to go is among places targeted.
- [World’s Costliest Jet Lost To Ice: F-35 Wobbled 50 Minutes, Engineers Failed To Save It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/worlds-costliest-jet-lost-to-ice-f-35-wobbled-50-minutes-engineers-failed-to-save-it/): Despite all checks, the pilot joined a live call with 5 Lockheed Martin engineers, circling 50 minutes in the air as they tried but failed to fix the landing gear issue
- [Pocket TV, Kylie Minogue CD And A Princess's Legacy: Inside Diana's Forgotten Time Capsule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/pocket-tv-kylie-minogue-cd-and-a-princesss-legacy-inside-dianas-forgotten-time-capsule/): In August 2025, as London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital embarked on constructing a new children’s cancer centre, the capsule resurfaced and was gently excavated by staff members
- [China seeks stronger ties with Brazil to resist ‘bullying’ on world stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/china-seeks-stronger-ties-with-brazil-to-resist-bullying-on-world-stage/): China’s top diplomat tells Brazil’s FM Mauro Vieira that Beijing-Brazil ties are at their ‘best in history’.
- [Europe Triggers ‘Snapback’ Sanctions On Iran: What The Move Means For Its Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/europe-triggers-snapback-sanctions-on-iran-what-the-move-means-for-its-nuclear-programme/): By triggering snapback, Britain, France and Germany have set a 30-day clock that could restore UN sanctions aimed at curbing Iran’s accelerating enrichment levels
- [Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas’s visa before UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/palestinian-authority-urges-us-to-reinstate-abbass-visa-before-unga/): Mahmoud Abbas’s spokesman calls on countries to exert pressure on Washington before next month’s UN annual meetings.
- [Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/liverpool-vs-arsenal-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Premier League holders Liverpool face an Arsenal side that have finished second for the last three seasons.
- [139 Days, 9,000 Miles: Scottish Brothers Set World Record For Fastest Pacific Crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/139-days-9000-miles-scottish-brothers-set-world-record-for-fastest-pacific-crossing/): Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean from Edinburgh set a world record rowing nonstop from Peru to Cairns in 139 days, raising funds for the Maclean Foundation’s clean water projects.
- [‘India Ready To Deliver Appropriate Signal’: Zelenskyy Calls PM Modi Before Putin Meeting In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/india-ready-to-deliver-appropriate-signal-zelenskyy-calls-pm-modi-before-putin-meeting-in-china/): This was the second telephonic conversation between PM Modi and Zelenskyy this month. India has maintained its support towards a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
- [Splashing Into Trouble: Fecal Bacteria Threatens US Beaches Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/splashing-into-trouble-fecal-bacteria-threatens-us-beaches-ahead-of-labor-day-weekend/): The main reason behind this is outdated water and sewer systems that allow sewage contamination to reach popular swimming areas.
- ["Absurd" US Slams Macron's "Putin Playing Trump" Remark, Arms Ukraine to Hit Deep Inside Russia | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/absurd-us-slams-macrons-putin-playing-trump-remark-arms-ukraine-to-hit-deep-inside-russia-4k/): Russia or its proxies are said to have flown surveillance drones over routes that the US and its allies use to ship military supplies to Ukraine, as per the New York Times. These drones collected intelligence that could be used to aid its troops in Ukraine, the NYT added unnamed western officials. These drone flights […]
- [This 'Game Changing' AI-Powered Stethoscope Promises Rapid 15-Second Heart Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/this-game-changing-ai-powered-stethoscope-promises-rapid-15-second-heart-check/): A team of researchers in London successfully developed an AI-powered stethoscope that can detect three heart conditions as quickly as 15 seconds.
- [India Navigates Strategic Waters Amidst Global Tensions | SCO Summit 2025 | PM Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/india-navigates-strategic-waters-amidst-global-tensions-sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-news18/): As Prime Minister Modi attends the SEO summit in Tianjin, expectations rise for pivotal talks with Xi Jinping and Putin. Amidst shifting global dynamics, India seeks to balance ties with China while strengthening its partnership with Japan, showcasing its strategic diplomacy. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India And China Seek Diplomatic Thaw Amid Global Turbulence: Will SCO Revive The Troika | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/india-and-china-seek-diplomatic-thaw-amid-global-turbulence-will-sco-revive-the-troika-world-360/): As Prime Minister Modi attends the SEO summit in Tianjin, expectations rise for a pivotal meeting with President Xi Jinping. Amidst global tensions, India seeks to address cross-border terrorism and strengthen ties with China, signaling a potential thaw in relations. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Afghan Beauty Parlours Face Closure As Taliban Extends Crackdown, Warns Arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/afghan-beauty-parlours-face-closure-as-taliban-extends-crackdown-warns-arrests/): The Taliban has instructed community leaders and elders throughout the country to identify secret beauty salons and report their operators.
- [Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Performance In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pro-palestinian-protesters-interrupt-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-performance-in-london/): The Jewish Artists for Palestine interrupted the performance at the Royal Albert Hall for more than 10 minutes on Friday night, accusing the organisation of “silencing artists”
- [The rebellion of my daughter in besieged Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/the-rebellion-of-my-daughter-in-besieged-gaza/): My special-needs daughter resisted the genocide with a dream.
- [China supports UN’s global role, Xi tells Guterres before SCO summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/china-supports-uns-global-role-xi-tells-guterres-before-sco-summit/): The UN chief says he values China’s support, where he is attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
- [Former Ukrainian parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/former-ukrainian-parliament-speaker-shot-dead-in-lviv/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns killing of prominent politician Andriy Parubiy as ‘horrendous murder’.
- [PM Modi Welcomed By Indian Diaspora As He Arrives In Tianjin For SCO Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pm-modi-welcomed-by-indian-diaspora-as-he-arrives-in-tianjin-for-sco-meet/): PM Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora in Tianjin, China, ahead of the 2025 SCO Summit, with cultural performances by Chinese artists.
- [No Course Change Allowed Under New US F-1 Visa Rules. How Will It Impact Indian Students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/no-course-change-allowed-under-new-us-f-1-visa-rules-how-will-it-impact-indian-students/): The changes proposed by the US Department of Homeland Security will make it harder for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to study or work in the US.
- [Russian strike hits Zaporizhzhia, one dead, children among 24 injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russian-strike-hits-zaporizhzhia-one-dead-children-among-24-injured/): A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia killed one civilian and injured 24, including three children. Fourteen buildings were damaged, leaving residents without power and gas. Firefighters battled blazes while paramedics aided victims. Residents described multiple explosions early morning, sheltering in buildings as chaos unfolded amid widespread destruction, according to local authorities and regional emergency services. n18oc_crux
- [‘Took Advantage of Narrow…’ Israel ‘Reveals’ Details of ‘Op Drop of Luck’ Against Yemeni Houthis|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/took-advantage-of-narrow-israel-reveals-details-of-op-drop-of-luck-against-yemeni-houthis4k/): The military chief of the Yemeni Houthis pledged further escalation against Israel, reported Iran’s Press TV, citing a Saba news agency report from Aug. 2. The warning came a day after the Israeli Defence Forces said it had targeted the top leadership of the Iran-backed group in its Aug. 28 strikes on Yemen’s Sanaa. Major […]
- [Israel To Slow Or Halt Humanitarian Aid In Parts Of Northern Gaza Amid Global Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/israel-to-slow-or-halt-humanitarian-aid-in-parts-of-northern-gaza-amid-global-outrage/): The Israeli military declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone”, ahead of a looming offensive to capture and occupy the largest city in the enclave amid global outrage.
- [France Opposes US Restrictions on Palestinian Authority at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/france-opposes-us-restrictions-on-palestinian-authority-at-unga/): On August 30, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated there should be no UNGA access restrictions. His remarks followed the US decision to deny visas to Palestinian Authority members. Barrot emphasized the UN as a neutral sanctuary for peace and said France continues pushing for Palestinian state recognition at the assembly. n18oc_crux
- [Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/iran-arrests-eight-suspected-of-spying-for-israels-mossad-in-12-day-war/): Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized.
- [Half a million people stranded by heavy flooding evacuated in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/half-a-million-people-stranded-by-heavy-flooding-evacuated-in-pakistan/): In Punjab province, all three major rivers overflowed simultaneously, for the first time in the country’s history.
- [Who Is Xiao He? Multilingual Humanoid Robot To Assist Journalists At China SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/who-is-xiao-he-multilingual-humanoid-robot-to-assist-journalists-at-china-sco-summit/): The Humanoid robot has integrate advanced emotional recognition algorithms, adaptive learning modules and comprehensive knowledge databases to facilitate seamless communication.
- [PM Modi Tweets After Landing In Tianjin, China | "Looking Forward To Deliberations At The SCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pm-modi-tweets-after-landing-in-tianjin-china-looking-forward-to-deliberations-at-the-sco/): | : PM Modi tweets after landing in : “Looking forward to deliberations at the and meeting world leaders.” n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Cancels Visas Of Palestinian President Abbas, 80 Officials Ahead Of UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/us-cancels-visas-of-palestinian-president-abbas-80-officials-ahead-of-un-general-assembly/): The Secretary of State has reportedly also ordered denial of new visa applications submitted by Palestinian officials.
- [US, Israel Plan To Invade Iran? Pezeshkian Says Tehran ‘Doesn’t Seek War’ But ‘Ready To Stand Up’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/us-israel-plan-to-invade-iran-pezeshkian-says-tehran-doesnt-seek-war-but-ready-to-stand-up/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Aug. 29 accused the US and Israel of seeking to “divide” and “destroy” Iran. He stressed Tehran was “not looking for war” but vowed to “stand up” forcefully against any invasion, asserting Iran’s determination to defend its sovereignty without surrender or humiliation. n18oc_crux
- [Mehul Choksi Suffers Big Setback As Belgian Court Rejects Fresh Bail Plea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/mehul-choksi-suffers-big-setback-as-belgian-court-rejects-fresh-bail-plea/): Mehul Choksi’s bail plea was rejected by the Belgian Court of Appeal ahead of his extradition hearing, as CBI cited his history of fleeing jurisdictions in PNB fraud case.
- [Firefighters In Hazmat Suits Storm British Airways Flight After Passengers Fall Sick | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/firefighters-in-hazmat-suits-storm-british-airways-flight-after-passengers-fall-sick-video/): The dramatic firefighter response came after passengers and cabin crew reportedly fell sick in mid-air, causing the flight to make an emergency landing in Italy.
- [All Eyes On Xi-Modi-Putin Troika As SCO Summit Opens Tomorrow Amid Trump's Tariff Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/all-eyes-on-xi-modi-putin-troika-as-sco-summit-opens-tomorrow-amid-trumps-tariff-heat/): SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi, Jinping and Putin will share stage at Tianjin summit, amid mounting pressure from Donald Trump on tariffs for India and China, and sanctions for Russia.
- [Former Ukrainian Speaker Andrii Parubii Shot Dead In Lviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/former-ukrainian-speaker-andrii-parubii-shot-dead-in-lviv/): Andrii Parubii, former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament and EuroMaidan leader, was shot dead in Lviv.
- [Protesters Torch Regional Parliament In Indonesia Amid Massive Anti-Government Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/protesters-torch-regional-parliament-in-indonesia-amid-massive-anti-government-unrest/): Indonesia Protests: Three killed and five injured after protesters set fire to Makassar’s parliament building amid unrest.
- [World News Live Updates: Morocco Deploys Floating Solar Panels To Conserve Water And Power Key Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/world-news-live-updates-morocco-deploys-floating-solar-panels-to-conserve-water-and-power-key-port/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Kim Kisses, Hugs Child of Martyr Killed In Russia-Ukraine War, Promises “Beautiful Life” | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/kim-kisses-hugs-child-of-martyr-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-promises-beautiful-life-watch/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged “a beautiful life” for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine. On Aug. 29, he expressed grief while honoring casualties from Russia’s Kursk region. Kim and Putin earlier confirmed troop deployment. Meanwhile, North Korea’s economy grew 3.7% in 2024, aided by Russia. n18oc_crux
- [Townsend through at US Open but tennis and Ostapenko in spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/townsend-through-at-us-open-but-tennis-and-ostapenko-in-spotlight/): Taylor Townsend progresses at US Open but focus remains on allegations from heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko.
- [EU nations divided on sanctioning Israel for Gaza war as FMs meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/eu-nations-divided-on-sanctioning-israel-for-gaza-war-as-fms-meet/): A proposal to suspend EU funding to Israeli start-ups will be discussed as initial punitive action for Gaza atrocities.
- [A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/a-music-teacher-uses-gazas-relentless-soundtrack-of-war-to-resist-israel/): Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel’s current war on Gaza.
- [Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in the US now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/who-can-get-updated-covid-19-vaccines-in-the-us-now/): FDA has approved COVID shots for people aged 65+ and at high risk; others need a doctor’s order.
- [The military-police pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/the-military-police-pipeline/): Hind Hassan tracks the spread of the global weapons trade beyond the battlefield – to the militarised police.
- [Venezuela Gears Up for War: Iranian Drones Unleashed Amid Rising US Tensions | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/venezuela-gears-up-for-war-iranian-drones-unleashed-amid-rising-us-tensions-trump-n18g/): In a move that is sending shockwaves across global geopolitics, Venezuela is preparing for potential conflict as Iranian drones are deployed to assist the country’s military forces. With rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., the arrival of Iranian technology marks a dangerous escalation in Latin America’s geopolitical landscape. ásMaduro n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [US Warship ‘Crosses’ Panama Canal As Trump Weighs Venezuela ‘Options’, Maduro’s Ouster Soon? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/us-warship-crosses-panama-canal-as-trump-weighs-venezuela-options-maduros-ouster-soon-4k/): A U.S. warship docked at the Panama Canal on Friday (August 29) as Washington ramps up a larger naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean to target Latin American drug cartels.A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracas and experts in the United States asking: is the […]
- [SCO Summit: PM Modi’s China Visit, What’s At Stake For India? Rahul Shivshankar & Palki Decodes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/sco-summit-pm-modis-china-visit-whats-at-stake-for-india-rahul-shivshankar-palki-decodes/): In a highly anticipated visit to China ahead of the SCO Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is navigating a complex web of diplomatic, economic, and security challenges. As India prepares for this significant moment in global geopolitics, Rahul Shivshankar and Palki Sharma Upadhyay break down what is truly at stake for India during PM […]
- [Dubai To Bronx: Princess Sheikha Mahra Engaged To Rap Star French Montana. Who Is He?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/dubai-to-bronx-princess-sheikha-mahra-engaged-to-rap-star-french-montana-who-is-he/): The royal made her return to Instagram with a striking photo flaunting a diamond ring while holding the musician’s hand
- [Russia Ukraine War: Tensions Flare High For Zelensky As Putin-Kim Ties Grows Stronger | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-ukraine-war-tensions-flare-high-for-zelensky-as-putin-kim-ties-grows-stronger-n18g/): As the Russia-Ukraine war grinds on, a new geopolitical headache emerges for Ukraine and the West — the tightening military and political ties between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indonesia Protests 2025: Protesters Torch Parliament After Taxi Driver’s Death | Jakarta | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/indonesia-protests-2025-protesters-torch-parliament-after-taxi-drivers-death-jakarta-n18g/): Massive unrest has erupted in Jakarta, Indonesia, as furious protesters set fire to the Parliament building following the death of a taxi driver allegedly due to police brutality. The shocking incident has ignited nationwide outrage, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [PM Modi's Gifts To Japanese PM, His Spouse Reflect India's Artistry Excellence, Kashmiri Touch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pm-modis-gifts-to-japanese-pm-his-spouse-reflect-indias-artistry-excellence-kashmiri-touch/): PM Modi concluded his two-day visit to Japan on Saturday and embarked on two-day visit to China for the SCO Summit.
- [Could Striking Down Trump’s Tariffs Bankrupt The US Treasury? Court Ruling Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/could-striking-down-trumps-tariffs-bankrupt-the-us-treasury-court-ruling-explained/): Trump used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every US trading partner, bypassing Congress and declaring trade deficits a national emergency
- [Portuguese President, A NATO Ally Of Trump, Calls Him ‘Russian Asset’: ‘Favoured Moscow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/portuguese-president-a-nato-ally-of-trump-calls-him-russian-asset-favoured-moscow/): A NATO member’s president has made strong remarks against Donald Trump, labelling him as the “Russian asset” for favouring Putin in war against Ukraine.
- [Why 'Trump Is Dead' Trending? JD Vance's 'Terrible Tragedy' Remark Triggers Online Trend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/why-trump-is-dead-trending-jd-vances-terrible-tragedy-remark-triggers-online-trend/): The surge in speculation followed an interview Vice President JD Vance gave to USA Today on August 27
- [Russia Ukraine Conflict: $600 Drones Shatter Russian Defenses – Ukraine Blows Up Two Bridges! | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-ukraine-conflict-600-drones-shatter-russian-defenses-ukraine-blows-up-two-bridges-n18g/): In a dramatic escalation of its asymmetric warfare tactics, Ukraine has successfully destroyed two key Russian bridges using drones reportedly costing just $600. These cost-effective, precision-guided drones struck Russian military logistics routes in occupied territories, causing major disruption to supply chains and troop movement. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['You're A Racist': Australian MP Raises Fist At Journalist During Presser, Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/youre-a-racist-australian-mp-raises-fist-at-journalist-during-presser-video-goes-viral/): Australian MP Bob Katter stirred a controversy by threatening a journalist after he mentioned his Lebanese heritage during a press conference.
- [India will not ‘bow down’ to US after steep tariffs, trade minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/india-will-not-bow-down-to-us-after-steep-tariffs-trade-minister-says/): Analysts have warned that the 50 percent duty the US has imposed on Indian goods is akin to a trade embargo.
- [US Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic progress but Shelton out due to injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/us-open-alcaraz-djokovic-progress-but-shelton-out-due-to-injury/): Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shake off knocks at US Open but Ben Shelton bows out with injury.
- [SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/sco-summit-in-china-whos-attending-whats-at-stake-amid-trump-tariffs/): China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
- [Russia attacks Ukraine’s Zaporizhia; Kyiv hits Russian oil refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-attacks-ukraines-zaporizhia-kyiv-hits-russian-oil-refineries/): At least one person has been killed and 24 wounded, including two children, in attack that targeted Zaporizhia.
- [Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/bolivian-opposition-leader-camacho-released-from-jail-after-nearly-3-years/): In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
- [PM Modi Concludes Successful Tokyo Visit, Secures Major Semiconductor Investment for India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pm-modi-concludes-successful-tokyo-visit-secures-major-semiconductor-investment-for-india-news18/): Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Tokyo Electron’s semiconductor plant marks a significant step in India-Japan relations, with a target of 10 trillion yen investment over the next decade, enhancing defense cooperation and creating more job opportunities for Indians. n18oc_world
- [Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/three-killed-in-fire-at-indonesian-government-building-blamed-on-protesters/): At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.
- [Trump's Alaska Diplomacy Did Little To Change Putin's Determination To Keep Fighting In Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trumps-alaska-diplomacy-did-little-to-change-putins-determination-to-keep-fighting-in-ukraine-4k/): Since Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15, Russia has made no significant concessions on any of the major sticking points between it and Ukraine. Two weeks after the summit, Kyiv was bombarded by Russia’s second-biggest aerial attack since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin unleashed 629 air attack weapons on […]
- [Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/kashmirs-top-cleric-was-a-fiery-freedom-advocate-now-he-preaches-patience/): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.
- [Live: UN warns Israel of ‘horrific impact’ of planned Gaza City attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/live-un-warns-israel-of-horrific-impact-of-planned-gaza-city-attack/): Israeli army declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ ahead of a looming offensive.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Departs For China To Attend SCO Summit That Will Also See PM Modi’s Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/shehbaz-sharif-departs-for-china-to-attend-sco-summit-that-will-also-see-pm-modis-presence/): Sharif is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Xi to further strengthen what Islamabad describes as its “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” with Beijing
- [Russia’s Putin denounces financial ‘neo-colonialism’ on eve of China visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russias-putin-denounces-financial-neo-colonialism-on-eve-of-china-visit/): Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China’s Xi Jinping.
- [‘Our story’: A day in the life of a handwritten newspaper in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/our-story-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-handwritten-newspaper-in-bangladesh/): Hasan and his team of reporters juggle day jobs as labourers and seamstresses to report on their remote community.
- [Warships, Submarine, Troops: Fully Loaded US Flotilla Near Venezuela As Trump-Maduro Faceoff | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/warships-submarine-troops-fully-loaded-us-flotilla-near-venezuela-as-trump-maduro-faceoff-4k/): The US has never been closer to armed conflict with Venezuela, with a fully loaded U.S. flotilla sitting off its coast. President Trump ordered seven warships carrying 4,500 personnel, including three guided-missile destroyers and at least one attack submarine, to the waters off Venezuela. Officially, they’re there to combat drug trafficking. But the White House […]
- [Trump's Trade Tariff Under Scrutiny: US Court Rules Trump Overstepped on Global Tariffs | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trumps-trade-tariff-under-scrutiny-us-court-rules-trump-overstepped-on-global-tariffs-n18g/): A U.S. federal court has ruled that former President Donald Trump overstepped his legal authority when imposing global tariffs under the pretext of national security. The judgment puts many of Trump’s controversial trade moves under serious legal and constitutional scrutiny. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [How do Americans see Israel and Palestine today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/how-do-americans-see-israel-and-palestine-today/): Most Americans now back recognition of Palestine, and are critical of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Tokyo To Sendai: PM Modi Rides High-Speed Bullet Train With Japanese Counterpart Ishiba | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/tokyo-to-sendai-pm-modi-rides-high-speed-bullet-train-with-japanese-counterpart-ishiba-watch/): Upon arrival in Sendai, PM Modi interacted with Indian loco pilots currently receiving training with Japanese Railways
- [Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-china-blast-deployment-of-us-typhon-missiles-to-japan/): Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow temporary deployment of US missile system.
- [Does India have a stray dog epidemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/does-india-have-a-stray-dog-epidemic/): India’s top court has ordered the sterilisation of all stray dogs in the capital, after an increase in bite cases.
- [Why Europe’s Buffer Zone Plan For Ukraine Has Divided NATO, And Failed To Convince Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/why-europes-buffer-zone-plan-for-ukraine-has-divided-nato-and-failed-to-convince-kyiv/): As NATO allies explore a 40-kilometre demilitarised strip to separate Russian and Ukrainian forces, Kyiv has rejected the idea, calling it a threat to Ukraine’s sovereignty
- [Trump Cancels Political Opponent Kamala Harris’ Secret Service Protection, Says White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trump-cancels-political-opponent-kamala-harris-secret-service-protection-says-white-house/): US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the extended Secret Service protection granted to former Vice President Kamala Harris
- [US Court Rules Many Of Trump's Tariffs ‘Illegal’, But They Will Still Be In Effect; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/us-court-rules-many-of-trumps-tariffs-illegal-but-they-will-still-be-in-effect-heres-why/): US court struck down most of Trump’s tariffs as illegal, ruling that the President overstepped his authority in using the 1977 law which lets the government take emergency action.
- [After Op Sindoor Success, Pakistan Says Ready For ‘Composite Dialogue’ With India On All Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/after-op-sindoor-success-pakistan-says-ready-for-composite-dialogue-with-india-on-all-issues/): India, after launching Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, clearly mentioned that it will only hold talks with Pakistan on the issue of terrorism
- [PM Modi In Japan LIVE Updates: PM Interacts With Governors Of 16 Prefectures Of Japan, Says 'Immense Scope For Cooperation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/pm-modi-in-japan-live-updates-pm-interacts-with-governors-of-16-prefectures-of-japan-says-immense-scope-for-cooperation/): PM Modi In Japan LIVE Updates: On Saturday, PM Modi and Shigeru Ishiba will visit a semiconductor facility in Sendai city on Saturday.
- [North Korea’s Kim consoles families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/north-koreas-kim-consoles-families-of-soldiers-killed-fighting-for-russia/): Kim Jong Un expresses ‘grief’ for failing to save ‘the precious lives’ of his troops killed fighting against Ukraine.
- [‘Trump's Tariffs Forced India To Sit With China’: Ex-NSA Sullivan Says US Now Seen As Disruptor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trumps-tariffs-forced-india-to-sit-with-china-ex-nsa-sullivan-says-us-now-seen-as-disruptor/): Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan hit out at Trump’s tariffs on India and said that America is being seen as a “disruptor” by the allies and as the nation that cannot be counted on.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1283/): Here are the key events on day 1,283 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Putin Prepares For High-Profile China Visit To Meet Xi Jinping Amid Mounting US Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/putin-prepares-for-high-profile-china-visit-to-meet-xi-jinping-amid-mounting-us-pressure/): Putin highlighted the growing economic ties between Russia and China, noting that bilateral trade has grown by approximately 100 billion US dollars since 2021.
- [Russia Condemns ‘Ogre’ Remark Against Putin, Accuses Macron Of Crossing Line Of Decency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/russia-condemns-ogre-remark-against-putin-accuses-macron-of-crossing-line-of-decency/): Tensions between France and Russia have remained high since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- ['Still In Effect': Trump Defends Tariffs After Appeals Court Calls Them Misuse Of Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/still-in-effect-trump-defends-tariffs-after-appeals-court-calls-them-misuse-of-power/): The President also reiterated that tariffs play a crucial role in supporting American labour and manufacturing.
- [Trump nixes $679m in funding for offshore wind farms amid fossil fuel push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/trump-nixes-679m-in-funding-for-offshore-wind-farms-amid-fossil-fuel-push/): The cancellation is Trump’s latest move against renewable energy, which the US president has dismissed a ‘scam’.
- [‘Stop killing women’: Australian mother vows to be voice for slain daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/stop-killing-women-australian-mother-vows-to-be-voice-for-slain-daughter/): Alicia Little was killed by her partner in 2017. Her killer was released from jail after two years and eight months.
- [Macron Warns Trump Is Being Played By Putin; White House Defends President’s Peace Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/macron-warns-trump-is-being-played-by-putin-white-house-defends-presidents-peace-role/): On Friday, Russian officials stated that President Putin is still open to discussions. However, no formal preparations for a meeting with Zelenskyy are currently underway.
- [US appeals court rules Trump’s foreign tariff campaign is largely illegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/us-appeals-court-rules-trumps-foreign-tariff-campaign-is-largely-illegal/): But the court has allowed the tariffs to remain in place while the Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court.
- [Irish missionary among the eight released after Haiti orphanage kidnapping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/irish-missionary-among-the-eight-released-after-haiti-orphanage-kidnapping/): Ransoms have surged as Haiti struggles with widespread gang violence, particularly around its capital Port-au-Prince.
- [Reaction to US visa ban on Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/reaction-to-us-visa-ban-on-palestinian-officials-ahead-of-unga/): Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour said Washington’s visa ban on Palestinian officials threatens to bar Mahmoud Abbas.
- [Minneapolis Shooter "Wanted To Watch Kids Suffer", 120 Shell Casings Found In Catholic School | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/minneapolis-shooter-wanted-to-watch-kids-suffer-120-shell-casings-found-in-catholic-school-4k/): Investigators are trying to piece together the motive of the shooter who went on a rampage during a morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said significant amount of evidence has been collected through search warrants at three residences associated with the shooter. He said the […]
- [Why are antigovernment protests taking place in Indonesia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/why-are-antigovernment-protests-taking-place-in-indonesia/): Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians’ wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations.
- [Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/real-madrid-vs-mallorca-la-liga-teams-start-kickoff-lineups/): Record La Liga winners Real Madrid entertain Mallorca in the second round of the new Spanish top flight domestic season.
- ["Discontinue Any Security..." Trump Ends Kamala Harris' Secret Service Detail Before Book Tour | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/discontinue-any-security-trump-ends-kamala-harris-secret-service-detail-before-book-tour-4k/): President Donald Trump has cancelled Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, which had been extended by Joe Biden before he left office. As a former vice-president, Harris was entitled under law to receive six months of security after leaving office in January, which was due to expire in July. Her protection had been quietly extended […]
- [President Trump Uses Pocket Rescission To Cancel $4.9 Billion Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/president-trump-uses-pocket-rescission-to-cancel-4-9-billion-foreign-aid/): Back in February, the Trump administration announced plans to eliminate nearly all of USAID’s foreign assistance contracts, amounting to approximately $60 billion in aid globally.
- [Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/germany-france-push-for-secondary-sanctions-on-russia-amid-ukraine-war/): European Union’s two biggest economies have agreed to push for measures targeting companies that support Russia’s war.
- [Turkiye to sever economic and trade ties with Israel over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/turkiye-to-sever-economic-and-trade-ties-with-israel-over-gaza/): Turkiye has said that it will completely sever economic and trade ties with Israel, amid tensions over the war in Gaza.
- [What next for Thailand after court sacks suspended prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/what-next-for-thailand-after-court-sacks-suspended-prime-minister/): Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed after a leaked phone call scandal.
- [Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs Trump-backed redistricting bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/texas-governor-greg-abbott-signs-trump-backed-redistricting-bill/): Texas redraw sparks gerrymandering fight nationwide, fueling voter power battles in states across the political divide.
- [Starving Sudanese resort to animal feed in besieged el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/starving-sudanese-resort-to-animal-feed-in-besieged-el-fasher/): Sudanese civilians trapped in the besieged city of el-Fasher have resorted to animal feed as the UN warns of famine.
- [Visiting US Senator Says Taiwan Has "Right To Stay Free", Beijing Cries One China Policy Breach | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/visiting-us-senator-says-taiwan-has-right-to-stay-free-beijing-cries-one-china-policy-breach-4k/): A visit to Taiwan by two US senators has drawn criticism from China, which claims the island as its own and objects to any contact between officials of the two sides. The chair of the Senate armed services committee, Roger Wicker, and the Nebraska senator Deb Fischer arrived in Taipei for a series of high-level […]
- [Children’s aid site in Gaza city shows ‘signs of famine everywhere’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/childrens-aid-site-in-gaza-city-shows-signs-of-famine-everywhere/): UNICEF says “famine is absolutely ravaging Gaza City.”
- [How Israeli spy veterans are shaping US Big Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/how-israeli-spy-veterans-are-shaping-us-big-tech/): Hundreds of Israeli intelligence veterans are in US Big Tech and it’s raising questions about data and security.
- [Another Thailand PM Ousted: How A Leaked Phone Call Derailed Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Career | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/29/another-thailand-pm-ousted-how-a-leaked-phone-call-derailed-paetongtarn-shinawatras-career-4k/): Thailand’s Constitutional Court Paetongtarn Shinawatra violated ethical standards in a phone call she had in June with the veteran Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which he then leaked. In it, Paetongtarn could be heard being conciliatory towards Hun Sen over their countries’ border dispute, and criticising one of her own army commanders. She defended her conversation […]
- [Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris’s McLaren breaks down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/piastri-wins-dutch-gp-as-norriss-mclaren-breaks-down/): Norris’s title chances took a heavy blow when his McLaren broke down after smoke poured from the back of the car.
- [Did PM Modi, President Xi Discuss Trump Tariffs During Bilateral Talks? MEA Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/did-pm-modi-president-xi-discuss-trump-tariffs-during-bilateral-talks-mea-responds/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping discussed global economic challenges and ways to strengthen India China trade ties in Tianjin, amid US tariffs and WTO concerns.
- [China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/chinas-xi-says-sco-bears-greater-responsibility-for-keeping-peace/): Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
- [UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon was renewed. What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/unifils-mandate-in-southern-lebanon-was-renewed-what-happens-next/): Everything you need to know about UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the renewal of its mandate until the end of 2026.
- [How elites destroyed the Democratic Party in the US and fuelled populism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/how-elites-destroyed-the-democratic-party-in-the-us-and-fuelled-populism/): Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism.
- [At least 3 killed, over 90 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/at-least-3-killed-over-90-injured-after-passenger-train-derails-in-egypt/): Train derails as it travels to Cairo from the western Mediterranean province of Matrouh, on the country’s north coast.
- [Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/gaza-humanitarian-flotilla-departs-barcelona-to-break-israeli-siege/): Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
- [Pakistan’s Punjab province faces worst floods in its history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pakistans-punjab-province-faces-worst-floods-in-its-history/): More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Pakistan’s worst-hit province of Punjab.
- [US pressure may break Iranian influence in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/us-pressure-may-break-iranian-influence-in-iraq/): Washington is pressing Baghdad to dismantle pro-Iranian paramilitary groups. The move is risky, but it may pay off.
- [Clashes break out at anti-immigration protest in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/clashes-break-out-at-anti-immigration-protest-in-australia/): Police in Australia used pepper spray as clashes broke out between anti-immigration demonstrators & counter-protesters.
- [Game of Thrones’ “Onion Knight” calls Palestinian crisis ‘a shameful period in history’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/game-of-thrones-onion-knight-calls-palestinian-crisis-a-shameful-period-in-history/): Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham fought back tears hearing a child’s recording killed by Israel. On August 31, he condemned the siege of Gaza, calling the flotilla necessary due to global inaction. Cunningham urged politicians to act, while Greta Thunberg and other activists gathered in Barcelona for the Global Sumud Flotilla departure. n18oc_crux
- [Israel’s Biggest Gaza Win After Sinwar’s Killing? Hamas’ ‘Voice’ Abu Obeida ‘Dies’ In Gaza Attack|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/israels-biggest-gaza-win-after-sinwars-killing-hamas-voice-abu-obeida-dies-in-gaza-attack4k/): Israel claimed to have killed Abu Obeida, the masked spokesperson for Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, in a Gaza airstrike. His death marks a significant blow to Hamas amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza City n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Differences Mustn’t Become Disputes’: PM Modi, Xi Discuss Border Peace, Fight Against Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/differences-mustnt-become-disputes-pm-modi-xi-discuss-border-peace-fight-against-terror/): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday said that both leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and cooperation between the two countries
- [Modi, Xi Hold 50-Min Talks in Tianjin, Pledge "Dragon-Elephant" Unity Amid Global Tensions | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/modi-xi-hold-50-min-talks-in-tianjin-pledge-dragon-elephant-unity-amid-global-tensions-4k/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi was committed to improving ties with China in a key meeting with President Xi Jinping on Sunday (August 31), as both leaders discussed the need to expand trade and investment ties against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs.Modi is in China for the first time in seven years […]
- [PM Modi Mentioned Cross-Border Terrorism In Talks With Xi, Gets China's Backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-mentioned-cross-border-terrorism-in-talks-with-xi-gets-chinas-backing/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin.
- [Israel Confirms Hamas Spokesperson Abu Obeida Eliminated In Gaza Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/israel-confirms-hamas-spokesperson-abu-obeida-eliminated-in-gaza-strike/): Abu Obeida had long served as the public voice of Hamas’ military wing. He frequently appeared in videos wearing military fatigues and a red keffiyeh to cover his face
- [Israeli Airstrike On Hospital Bunker Kills Hamas's Top Commander Sinwar | Gaza Strip | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/israeli-airstrike-on-hospital-bunker-kills-hamass-top-commander-sinwar-gaza-strip-n18g/): Hamas has officially confirmed the death of its top military commander, Mohammad Sinwar, months after Israel claimed responsibility for a May 2025 airstrike on a bunker beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Flotilla activists speak out before setting sail from Barcelona to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/flotilla-activists-speak-out-before-setting-sail-from-barcelona-to-gaza/): Activists addressed the media as the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza from Barcelona, aiming to deliver
- [Pakistan’s Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pakistans-punjab-evacuates-half-a-million-people-stranded-by-floods/): Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province’s history.
- [Pro-Palestine activists shine spotlight on Gaza at Venice Film Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pro-palestine-activists-shine-spotlight-on-gaza-at-venice-film-festival/): Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are making their voices heard during the Venice Film Festival.
- [Modi Hails China-India Ties During High-Stakes Tianjin Meeting With Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/modi-hails-china-india-ties-during-high-stakes-tianjin-meeting-with-xi-jinping/): On August 31, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted leaders from Russia, India, and 20 Eurasian nations to strengthen regional ties. He met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasized advancing cooperation based on “mutual trust, dignity, sensitivity,” linking the welfare of 2.8 billion people and promoting broader humanitarian benefits. n18oc_crux
- [Israel's Postwar Plan Proposes Clearing Gaza For Luxury Tourism, Tech Hub: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/israels-postwar-plan-proposes-clearing-gaza-for-luxury-tourism-tech-hub-report/): The plan also includes the temporary relocation of Gaza’s 2 million residents, offering cash payouts, food, and rent subsidies to those who leave
- [How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/how-a-childrens-chocolate-drink-became-a-symbol-of-french-colonialism/): With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania’s mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.
- [PM Modi Poses For Family Photo With World Leaders At SCO Summit In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-poses-for-family-photo-with-world-leaders-at-sco-summit-in-china/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other leaders at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China.
- [Centre Suspends All US-Bound Mail Bookings, India Post Says Customers Can Claim Refunds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/centre-suspends-all-us-bound-mail-bookings-india-post-says-customers-can-claim-refunds/): The decision was shared through a public notice issued on Sunday, following an earlier temporary suspension on August 22
- [SCO Summit 2025: Putin, Xi & Modi Together In Tianjin | Global Power Dinner | India-China | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/sco-summit-2025-putin-xi-modi-together-in-tianjin-global-power-dinner-india-china-n18g/): In a powerful moment of global diplomacy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came together at a high-level dinner event during the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China. This rare convergence of three of the world’s most influential leaders has captured global attention, symbolizing shifting alliances and […]
- [Hamas’ ambush will have “tactical consequences on Israeli army”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/hamas-ambush-will-have-tactical-consequences-on-israeli-army/): “The ambush in al-Zeitoun showed that the battle of the city of Gaza, will not only be measured in territorial gains.”
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/live-liverpool-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of the EPL match.
- [The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/the-global-sumud-flotilla-to-gaza-everything-you-need-to-know/): More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
- [Indonesia protest driven by “a sense of collective anger”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesia-protest-driven-by-a-sense-of-collective-anger/): Journalist Juan Robin explains why anger over police and the government has grown into wider protests in Indonesia.
- [Indonesian president says lawmakers’ perks to be cut after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesian-president-says-lawmakers-perks-to-be-cut-after-deadly-protests/): Prabowo Subianto says some parliament policies to be revoked as he also promises stern action against rioters, looters.
- [Child of Their Time: The emotional cost of international adoptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/child-of-their-time-the-emotional-cost-of-international-adoptions/): A Dutch filmmaker, whose brother was adopted from Indonesia in the 1970s, shares his family’s painful story.
- [Yemen’s Houthis vow vengeance after PM killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/yemens-houthis-vow-vengeance-after-pm-killed-by-israel/): Yemen’s Houthis has vowed ‘vengeance’ against Israel after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, was ki
- [Sumud, the largest flotilla to sail for Gaza, prepares to set out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/sumud-the-largest-flotilla-to-sail-for-gaza-prepares-to-set-out/): An international effort bringing together volunteers from all over the world aims to break the siege on Gaza.
- [Massive Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Australia, Govt Condemns ‘Neo-Nazi’ Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/massive-anti-immigration-protests-erupt-across-australia-govt-condemns-neo-nazi-campaign/): March for Australia rallies drew thousands in Sydney and other cities, sparking government condemnation over neo-Nazi links and counter-protests by activists.
- [ISIS Terror Sanctuaries In Pakistan Endanger Afghan Peace, Warns Ex-US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/isis-terror-sanctuaries-in-pakistan-endanger-afghan-peace-warns-ex-us-envoy/): The warning from Zalmay Khalilzad comes at a time when there has been a hike in ISKP-linked violence, including high-profile suicide attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [Xi Refers To Panchsheel In Meeting With PM Modi. What Is The Nehru-Era Pact About?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/xi-refers-to-panchsheel-in-meeting-with-pm-modi-what-is-the-nehru-era-pact-about/): The Panchsheel principles, which Xi mentioned, are a set of five key ideas for peaceful coexistence, first introduced by India and China in the 1950s
- [France Joins US’ Venezuela Op? ‘To Send Warships’, Maduro Ally Iran Slams Trump’s ‘Adventurism’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/france-joins-us-venezuela-op-to-send-warships-maduro-ally-iran-slams-trumps-adventurism-4k/): The US top diplomat is holding talks with European countries to create a coalition to counter drug cartels operating under Maduro, reported ABC. Marco Rubio has initiated talks with his regional allies, Mexico and Canada, as well as with the governments of Italy, the UK and France, as per the Spanish publication. France has already […]
- [SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi, Xi Jinping Hold 'Fruitful Talks' in Tianjin | India-China Ties Revieed"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-xi-jinping-hold-fruitful-talks-in-tianjin-india-china-ties-revieed/): | : PM Modi after meeting Xi Jinping in Tianjin — “Fruitful talks; reviewed the positive momentum in India-China ties since our Kazan meeting.” n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Not Dead! US Prez Pictured Heading To Play Golf After Baseless Viral Death Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/trump-not-dead-us-prez-pictured-heading-to-play-golf-after-baseless-viral-death-speculation/): Donald Trump was filmed playing golf on Aug. 30, dispelling viral death rumors. He appeared with granddaughter Kai at the White House, wearing a white polo, black pants, and a red MAGA hat. The false claims trended online after two days of no public appearances. gained traction. n18oc_crux
- [Del Manak, Canada's First Indian-Origin Police Chief, Retires After 35 Years Of Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/del-manak-canadas-first-indian-origin-police-chief-retires-after-35-years-of-service/): The City of Victoria recognised his contributions by declaring August 27, his retirement day, as ‘Del Manak Day.’
- [PM Modi Invites Xi Jinping To 2026 BRICS Summit In India; China Backs New Delhi's Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-invites-xi-jinping-to-2026-brics-summit-in-india-china-backs-new-delhis-presidency/): Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked PM Modi for the invitation and assured Beijing’s support for India’s upcoming BRICS Presidency.
- [War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, August 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/war-in-sudan-humanitarian-fighting-control-developments-august-2025/): Sudan’s civil war saw a number of developments on the battlefield as well as in diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis.
- [Indonesia protesters clash with riot police as tensions soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesia-protesters-clash-with-riot-police-as-tensions-soar/): Deadly protests erupt across Indonesia after police vehicle kills motorcycle taxi driver, causing public outrage.
- [Houthis Admit Defeat In First Video Statement After Israeli Strikes Kill Yemen Group’s PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/houthis-admit-defeat-in-first-video-statement-after-israeli-strikes-kill-yemen-groups-pm/): Yemen’s Houthis confirmed their Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi was killed in an Aug. 28 Israeli airstrike on Sanaa during a meeting. Rebel leader Mehdi al-Mashat vowed revenge, declaring the attack only strengthened their resolve. He promised Yemen’s armed forces would remain strong and committed to resistance. n18oc_crux
- [Defiant Houthis Say PM Rahawi’s Killing Israel’s ‘Stroke of Luck’, Warn Netanyahu of ‘Dark Days’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/defiant-houthis-say-pm-rahawis-killing-israels-stroke-of-luck-warn-netanyahu-of-dark-days-4k/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Saturday (August 30) their prime minister had been killed in an Israeli air strike earlier this week, the most senior official known to have died in a series of attacks during the Gaza war.An Israeli army statement later Saturday confirmed the strike and that it had killed Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi.The […]
- [Yemen’s Houthis Vow Retaliation After Top Leaders Killed – Is Israel the Target? | Netanyahu | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/yemens-houthis-vow-retaliation-after-top-leaders-killed-is-israel-the-target-netanyahu-n18g/): Tensions in the Middle East are escalating once again as Yemen’s Houthi rebels vow retaliation following the reported killing of several top commanders in a targeted strike. Though unconfirmed, speculation is mounting around Israel’s alleged involvement, further fueling regional instability. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China Calls For Peaceful Coexistence After Modi-Xi Talks: 'Border Must Not Dominate Ties'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/china-calls-for-peaceful-coexistence-after-modi-xi-talks-border-must-not-dominate-ties/): Beijing underlined that the two countries must work together to maintain peace in the border areas and not let the border issue define the overall China-India relationship
- [PM Modi Stresses Strategic Autonomy, Tells Xi Ties Shouldn't Be Seen Through Third-Country Lens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-stresses-strategic-autonomy-tells-xi-ties-shouldnt-be-seen-through-third-country-lens/): PM Modi and Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of SCO Summit in China, during which the Prime Minister stressed on strategic autonomy of both countries.
- [Love, Family And Distance: Xi Jinping And Wife Peng Liyuan's Life Beyond Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/love-family-and-distance-xi-jinping-and-wife-peng-liyuans-life-beyond-power/): Married since 1987, the couple has spent more than three decades together, their relationship often described as one of mutual respect, affection, and steady support
- [Islamic Republic Facing Collapse In Iran, Civil War Possible If Khamenei Regime Falls: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/islamic-republic-facing-collapse-in-iran-civil-war-possible-if-khamenei-regime-falls-report/): A report claimed that the regime collapse in Iran could lead to a situation of civil war in the country.
- [India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi before SCO meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/india-committed-to-improving-ties-with-china-modi-tells-xi-before-sco-meet/): Indian leader appears to mark waning of strategic ties with US after Trump slapped punishing tariffs on Indian goods.
- [Strikes maim children as Israel says Qassam spokesman Abu Obeida targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/strikes-maim-children-as-israel-says-qassam-spokesman-abu-obeida-targeted/): Video shows injured children in the aftermath of strikes on Gaza City as Israel’s military hit multiple apartment
- [Indonesia protesters light fires as anger flares against police and gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesia-protesters-light-fires-as-anger-flares-against-police-and-govt/): Protesters in Indonesia have lit fires as outrage over police brutality and economic inequality grows.
- ['Memorable Moments': PM Modi Reacts To Warm Welcome By Indian Diaspora In China | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/memorable-moments-pm-modi-reacts-to-warm-welcome-by-indian-diaspora-in-china-video/): PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Tianjin as he arrived for the SCO Summit on Saturday. He held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [SCO China Summit 2025: Can India & China Reset Relations? | Border Tensions, Trade, SCO | Modi-Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/sco-china-summit-2025-can-india-china-reset-relations-border-tensions-trade-sco-modi-xi/): | What next can be done to normalise relations further between Delhi and Beijing? PM Modi and President Xi Jinping meet at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin — their first major interaction since Galwan. Will this handshake mark a turning point in India–China relations, or is it only optics? From border management and trade […]
- [‘Europe Willing To Sacrifice Ukraine’: Ex-US Intel Official's Big Claim On Trump-Putin Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/europe-willing-to-sacrifice-ukraine-ex-us-intel-officials-big-claim-on-trump-putin-ties/): Former US intel officer Scott Ritter claimed that Ukraine would soon start sending 18-year-olds to the front line to fight the Russian soldiers.
- [Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/drought-in-iraq-unearths-more-than-2000-years-old-tombs/): The newly discovered tombs are believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period.
- [Week in Pictures: From missile strikes in Kyiv to Indonesia protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/week-in-pictures-from-missile-strikes-in-kyiv-to-indonesia-protests/): A roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Sinner and Swiatek fight back to enter US Open last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/sinner-and-swiatek-fight-back-to-enter-us-open-last-16/): Emotional Gauff sets up fourth-round meeting with former champion Osaka as Zverev crashes out in New York.
- [Ostapenko apologises to Townsend for ‘no education’ comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/ostapenko-apologises-to-townsend-for-no-education-comments/): ‘When I said education, I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette,’ Ostapenko said on social media.
- [US News: Trump Criticizes Governor Pritzker’s Poor Handling Of Crimes In Chicago | Breaking | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/us-news-trump-criticizes-governor-pritzkers-poor-handling-of-crimes-in-chicago-breaking-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a sharp critique against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, blaming him for what Trump calls the “out-of-control crime wave” plaguing Chicago. In a series of statements, Trump accused Pritzker of failing to maintain law and order, pointing to rising incidents of gun violence, theft, and organized crime across the city. […]
- [Putin Says Russia, China Driving BRICS As 'Key Pillar Of Global Order', Slams Western Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/putin-says-russia-china-driving-brics-as-key-pillar-of-global-order-slams-western-sanctions/): Putin said Russia and China were working in tandem to expand BRICS’ influence and push reforms in global financial institutions.
- [Venice Film Festival Disrupted As Pro-Palestine Protests Takes Over Red Carpet | Israel | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/venice-film-festival-disrupted-as-pro-palestine-protests-takes-over-red-carpet-israel-n18g/): The Venice Film Festival 2025, renowned for its cinematic elegance and international acclaim, was dramatically disrupted as Pro-Palestine protesters stormed the red carpet, demanding global attention on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. With chants of “We March for Palestine” and banners calling for an end to Israeli military actions, the protest overshadowed several high-profile premieres. […]
- [PM Modi Meets Xi Jinping in Tianjin | All You Need To Know | Border Tensions, Trade Talks & More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-meets-xi-jinping-in-tianjin-all-you-need-to-know-border-tensions-trade-talks-more/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin during the SCO Summit 2025, marking a crucial diplomatic moment for India-China relations. The leaders discussed border management, resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights, trade ties, and cultural cooperation. This meeting comes against the backdrop of lingering tensions post-Galwan, shifting global […]
- [ICE Detains Emergency Responders: Firefighting Crew Under Scrutiny | US News | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/ice-detains-emergency-responders-firefighting-crew-under-scrutiny-us-news-trump-n18g/): In a shocking development, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained a group of firefighters who were actively involved in battling wildfires. The incident has sparked widespread controversy and raised questions about immigration enforcement policies targeting emergency responders. Critics argue that detaining firefighters—who risk their lives to protect communities—sends a troubling message about the […]
- ['Trust, Respect, Sensitivity': PM Modi Pledges To Advance Ties In Talks With Xi, Cites Calm Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/trust-respect-sensitivity-pm-modi-pledges-to-advance-ties-in-talks-with-xi-cites-calm-border/): PM Modi hailed the “peaceful atmosphere” at the India-China border areas, following the disengagement at the two friction points of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh
- [‘India Is Big Boy, Not Schoolchild’: American Political Thinker Slams Trump's 50% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/india-is-big-boy-not-schoolchild-american-political-thinker-slams-trumps-50-tariffs/): Rick Sanchez said that US decision to impose secondary tariffs on India is “extremely preposterous in the eyes of most people”.
- ['Vital For Dragon & Elephant To Come Together, Be Friends': China's Xi To PM Modi In Bilateral Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/vital-for-dragon-elephant-to-come-together-be-friends-chinas-xi-to-pm-modi-in-bilateral-meet/): PM Modi in China: President Xi Jinping underscored the necessity for India and China to be “good neighbours” and “be friends”, during a bilateral with PM Modi.
- [LIVE: Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza City, forcing families to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/live-israel-intensifies-attacks-on-gaza-city-forcing-families-to-flee/): Israeli forces step up air attacks as the military advances with plans to seize Gaza City and push out 1 million people.
- [Trump to order voter ID for every vote, ‘no exceptions’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/trump-to-order-voter-id-for-every-vote-no-exceptions/): US president is seeking to overhaul country’s electoral system, falsely claiming his 2020 loss was a result of fraud.
- [High-Tech Weapons, Anti-Ship Missiles: China Asserts Power, Commemorates History At Grand Parade |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/high-tech-weapons-anti-ship-missiles-china-asserts-power-commemorates-history-at-grand-parade-4k/): On September 3, Beijing will host a spectacular parade, marking 80 years since the victory over Japanese aggression. Against a tense international backdrop, Beijing intends to showcase its power and revive its historical memory, while strengthening its alliances. Authorities said that the parade will only showcase military equipment already in operational use. Among the most […]
- [Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip over protests, TikTok halts live feed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesias-prabowo-scraps-china-trip-over-protests-tiktok-halts-live-feed/): Protests spreading across the country force president to call off his travel plans, and TikTok to halt live broadcasts.
- [Vladimir Putin Lands in Tianjin | SCO Summit 2025 Breaking News | Russia-China-India Axis | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/vladimir-putin-lands-in-tianjin-sco-summit-2025-breaking-news-russia-china-india-axis-news18/): | Russian President Vladimir Putin Lands In Tianjin Ahead Of SCO Summit 2025To hold key bilateral meeting with top world leaders Breaking from Tianjin: Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially landed in China ahead of the SCO Summit 2025. This high-profile visit is expected to be one of the most closely watched global events of […]
- [PM Modi's Nobel Prize Nomination Refusal For Trump Likely Factor In Soured Ties, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modis-nobel-prize-nomination-refusal-for-trump-likely-factor-in-soured-ties-says-report/): PM Modi and Trump held phone call on June 17, during which US President claimed credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, however, PM Modi “bristled” and denied US role, a report said.
- [Nepal PM Opposes India-China Trade Via Lipulekh In Talks With Xi Jinping Ahead Of SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/nepal-pm-opposes-india-china-trade-via-lipulekh-in-talks-with-xi-jinping-ahead-of-sco-summit/): Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli conveyed the message directly to Chinese President Xi Jinping during bilateral talks in Tianjin, held just ahead of the 25th SCO Summit
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,284](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1284/): Here are the key events on day 1,284 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Spotlight On PM Modi, Xi Jinping's Meet Today As India-China Reset Ties Amid Trump Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/spotlight-on-pm-modi-xi-jinpings-meet-today-as-india-china-reset-ties-amid-trump-trade-war/): SCO Summit 2025: PM Modi and Xi Jinping will sit down for bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Summit in Tianjin today, as the two leaders look to reset India-China ties.
- [PM Modi China Visit Live Updates: PM Arrives In Tianjin To Participate In SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pm-modi-china-visit-live-updates-pm-arrives-in-tianjin-to-participate-in-sco-summit/): PM Modi China Visit Live Updates: PM will be attending the crucial SCO summit and hold bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [US trade war, India-China ties loom large at SCO summit in Tianjin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/us-trade-war-india-china-ties-loom-large-at-sco-summit-in-tianjin/): The China-led bloc will give members a chance to air common grievances, especially against Washington.
- [Have Scientists Finally Figured Out The Origin Of Life?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/have-scientists-finally-figured-out-the-origin-of-life/): The origin of life has long posed a ‘chicken-and-egg’ problem
- [Chicago mayor signs order to resist possible Trump troop deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/chicago-mayor-signs-order-to-resist-possible-trump-troop-deployment/): Mayor Brandon Johnson says order aims to protect residents from ‘threats and actions of out-of-control administration’.
- [Real Madrid beat Mallorca in La Liga, scoring twice in two minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/real-madrid-beat-mallorca-in-la-liga-scoring-twice-in-two-minutes/): Real Madrid score twice in two minutes against Mallorca as they come from behind to maintain winning La Liga start.
- [China and Russia Cry of Rising Indo-Pacific Instability as US Deploys Typhon Missiles in Japan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/china-and-russia-cry-of-rising-indo-pacific-instability-as-us-deploys-typhon-missiles-in-japan-4k/): The United States is deploying its advanced Typhon missile system to Japan for the upcoming Resolute Dragon 2025 joint military exercise scheduled from September 11 to 25. This deployment marks the first time the land-based Typhon system is stationed on Japanese territory, significantly enhancing US and Japanese missile strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The Typhon […]
- [Trump Has Set His Sights On Greenland Since 2019, US Running Secret Operation From The Island? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trump-has-set-his-sights-on-greenland-since-2019-us-running-secret-operation-from-the-island-4k/): The US has long maintained a security interest in Greenland. After Nazi Germany occupied mainland Denmark during World War Two, the US invaded Greenland, establishing military and radio stations across the territory. After the war, US forces remained in Greenland. Pituffik Space Base, formerly known as Thule Air Base, has been operated by the US […]
- [South Korea Cautions Over Growing North, China, Russia Bonhomie as Kim is Set to Visit Beijing | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/south-korea-cautions-over-growing-north-china-russia-bonhomie-as-kim-is-set-to-visit-beijing-4k/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit Beijing in early September 2025 to attend a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. This will be Kim’s first visit to China since 2019 and his first major multilateral diplomatic appearance. The event will showcase […]
- [Eye-Rolling Turns Pricey: UK Nurse Wins Rs 30 Lakh Over Colleague’s Belittling Behaviour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/eye-rolling-turns-pricey-uk-nurse-wins-rs-30-lakh-over-colleagues-belittling-behaviour/): The nurse claimed that not only did Iqbal, her colleague, frequently disrespect her, but that she also would roll her eyes at her.
- ["Damaging Economy" Trump Fumes After US Court Put Tariffs on Hold, Warns "Turmoil for Treasury" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/damaging-economy-trump-fumes-after-us-court-put-tariffs-on-hold-warns-turmoil-for-treasury-4k/): A federal appeals court on Friday struck down many of President Donald Trump’s historic tariffs, saying he unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose the import taxes. The court stated that the President exceeded his authority under the International emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the law does not grant the power to impose tariffs. […]
- [Ice Age Skeleton Reveals Death Linked To Rare Quartz-Tipped Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/ice-age-skeleton-reveals-death-linked-to-rare-quartz-tipped-weapon/): Scientists uncovered a 12000 year old skeleton named TBH1 in Thung Binh 1 cave Vietnam with the oldest regional mitochondrial DNA and evidence of a fatal quartz projectile injury.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Mallorca – LaLiga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/live-real-madrid-vs-mallorca-laliga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our comprehensive text commentary stream.
- [‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/right-to-know-advocates-renew-calls-for-justice-for-syrias-disappeared/): Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
- [What’s behind widespread unrest in Indonesia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/whats-behind-widespread-unrest-in-indonesia/): Violence spreads after police vehicle kills delivery driver on motorcycle.
- [‘We are on the streets’: Palestinians flee Israel’s assault on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/we-are-on-the-streets-palestinians-flee-israels-assault-on-gaza-city/): Palestinian families are forced from their homes as Israel intensifies its deadly attacks in push to seize Gaza City.
- [Trump 'No Longer Has Plans' To Visit India For Quad Summit: NYT Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/trump-no-longer-has-plans-to-visit-india-for-quad-summit-nyt-report/): Amid trade tensions between Delhi and Washington, the NYT linked the souring ties to Trump’s repeated claims of solving the four-day conflict in May between India and Pakistan
- [Anti-Migrant Vigilantes Rise In Europe, Experts Warn Of Increased Fear And Division](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/anti-migrant-vigilantes-rise-in-europe-experts-warn-of-increased-fear-and-division/): These groups often attract individuals with criminal histories, using vigilantism to rebrand themselves as protectors of society.
- [Donald Trump Swings Back At Social Media 'Death' Rumours With Golf Outing In Virginia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/donald-trump-swings-back-at-social-media-death-rumours-with-golf-outing-in-virginia/): Rumors of Donald Trump’s death spread online with hashtags like whereistrump, but he was seen golfing in Virginia with Kai Trump, ending the speculation.
- [China’s 'PhD Village' Celebrates Its 33 Doctorate Graduates With Global Academic Honors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/chinas-phd-village-celebrates-its-33-doctorate-graduates-with-global-academic-honors/): This year’s awardees included one PhD candidate at Tsinghua University, fifteen master’s students and forty-six of undergraduates.
- [Turkey Avenges ‘Spy Bug Destruction’? Blocks Israel From Ports, Airspace, Urges Others To Join| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/turkey-avenges-spy-bug-destruction-blocks-israel-from-ports-airspace-urges-others-to-join-4k/): Turkey has blocked Israeli ships from its ports and banned Israeli planes from its airspace. These measures are a response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and follow Turkey suspending all trade with Israel. Turkey also urged other countries to join in isolating Israel diplomatically and economically. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Strengthening Semiconductor Supply Chain’: Japan PM Affirms Cooperation In Critical Tech Sector To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/strengthening-semiconductor-supply-chain-japan-pm-affirms-cooperation-in-critical-tech-sector-to-india/): Shigeru Ishiba and Narendra Modi rode the Shinkansen, visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi, and pledged deeper India Japan cooperation in Shinkansen technology.
- [Yemen’s Houthis confirm Israeli strike killed group’s prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/30/yemens-houthis-confirm-israeli-strike-killed-groups-prime-minister/): Houthis say Ahmed al-Rahawi and a number of ministers were killed in Israel’s attack on Sanaa this week.
- ['I Want Answer Now': Trump Demands Pharma Companies Justify Covid Drug Success](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/i-want-answer-now-trump-demands-pharma-companies-justify-covid-drug-success/): Trump said he has seen impressive data from Pfizer and other drug makers, but he questioned why these results are not shared openly with the public
- ['It's Getting Late...': Donald Trump Calls Trade With India 'One-Sided Relationship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/its-getting-late-donald-trump-calls-trade-with-india-one-sided-relationship/): Post Content
- [Convicted Serial Killer Joseph Naso Claims He Killed 26 Women, Not 4, In New Documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/convicted-serial-killer-joseph-naso-claims-he-killed-26-women-not-4-in-new-documentary/): Naso, 91, is serving time in California after being convicted in 2013 for the murders of four women whose first and last names started with the same letters
- [Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/israel-committing-genocide-in-gaza-scholars-group-says/): Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.
- [Israel “military does not agree” with taking over Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/israel-military-does-not-agree-with-taking-over-gaza-city/): “They’re calling on reserves, and they cannot maintain this for the long term.”
- [What is the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/what-is-the-global-sumud-flotilla-to-gaza/): Hundreds of people from 44 countries are sailing dozens of vessels carrying aid for Gaza in the largest flotilla yet.
- [“Access is difficult” to areas in Afghanistan affected by earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/access-is-difficult-to-areas-in-afghanistan-affected-by-earthquake/): “This is one of the most remote and also one of the most poor parts of Afghanistan.”
- [Video: What we know about Afghanistan’s earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/video-what-we-know-about-afghanistans-earthquake/): Entire villages have been destroyed by an earthquake in Afghanistan that has killed more than 800 people.
- [Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/why-do-shallow-earthquakes-cause-more-destruction-than-deep-ones/): Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.
- [From Lawmakers' Perks To Taxi Driver's Death: Fury Grips Indonesia And Forces Prabowo To Blink | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/from-lawmakers-perks-to-taxi-drivers-death-fury-grips-indonesia-and-forces-prabowo-to-blink-4k/): Violent antigovernment protests against a range of cost-of-living issues have roiled Indonesia, and anger boiled over after the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver who was hit by a police vehicle during a demonstration in the capital, Jakarta. At least five people have been killed in the protests. Economic and political frustration has been brewing […]
- [Houthis Storm UN Buildings, Detain Personnel In Yemen Capital After Israeli Strikes Kill PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/houthis-storm-un-buildings-detain-personnel-in-yemen-capital-after-israeli-strikes-kill-pm/): The Israeli military killed Houthi PM Ahmed al-Rahawi last week, the highest profile assassination to be announced in months of attacks by Israel during the Gaza war.
- [Missing Since 2018, Married UP Man Resurfaces In Instagram Reels With Another Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/missing-since-2018-married-up-man-resurfaces-in-instagram-reels-with-another-woman/): Police have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, and legal action will be taken based on the findings
- [More than 250 media outlets protest over Israel murdering Gaza journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/more-than-250-media-outlets-protest-over-israel-murdering-gaza-journalists/): Media outlets have staged a front page protest to highlight the killings of more than 200 journalists in 22 months.
- [The US government does not want any Palestinian to speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/the-us-government-does-not-want-any-palestinian-to-speak/): The US denial of visas for Palestinian officials who were to attend the UNGA is meant to silence the Palestinians.
- [Ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after two Bundesliga games in charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/ten-hag-sacked-by-bayer-leverkusen-after-two-bundesliga-games-in-charge/): Erik ten Hag now holds the unwanted record of breaking the previous mark for a coach of five matches before dismissal.
- [Are they really ‘masterminds’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/are-they-really-masterminds/): A lot of people accused of wrongdoing in the news get called a ‘mastermind’. We can do better.
- [EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen's Plane Hit By Suspected Russian GPS Interference | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/eu-president-ursula-von-der-leyens-plane-hit-by-suspected-russian-gps-interference-news18/): A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hit by a radar jammer over Bulgaria, according to an EU spokesperson, in a suspected Russian interference operation.EU spokesperson Arianna Podestà confirmed that the plane’s GPS system was jammed. “We can indeed confirm that there was GPS jamming, but the plane landed safely in […]
- [US Bans Visas For Palestinians Passport Holders, Including Students & Patients: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/us-bans-visas-for-palestinians-passport-holders-including-students-patients-report/): The US State Department began halting all visitor visas for Gazans two weeks ago, saying it needed time to carry out a “full and thorough” policy review
- [Venezuela ‘Fires Gunshots’ At US Ally? Vows To ‘Fight Imperialist’ Trump As USS Sampson Docks At…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/venezuela-fires-gunshots-at-us-ally-vows-to-fight-imperialist-trump-as-uss-sampson-docks-at4k/): Guyanese armed forces and police said Sunday that gunshots were fired from Venezuela at a boat carrying materials for Guyana’s election, prompting a patrol boat to return fire.According to a joint statement, the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm (1830 GMT) on Sunday on the Cuyuni River in the contested and oil-rich Essequibo region, which […]
- [The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/the-global-sumud-flotilla-to-gaza-everything-you-need-to-know-2/): More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
- [Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/deadly-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-what-we-know-so-far/): Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
- [Queen Camilla Fought Off Sexual Assault As Teen With High Heel, New Book Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/queen-camilla-fought-off-sexual-assault-as-teen-with-high-heel-new-book-claims/): The book claims that Camilla spoke about the incident to Boris Johnson when he was Mayor of London, between 2008 and 2016
- ['Anti-India Toolkit' Backed By Soros-Linked Groups Influencing Team Trump: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/anti-india-toolkit-backed-by-soros-linked-groups-influencing-team-trump-intel-sources-exclusive/): Sources said the toolkit has contributed to growing negative perceptions of India in US policymaking circles, an instance of which was seen in Peter Navarro’s recent statements
- [Putin Blames Ukraine 'Coup' For 2022 Invasion, Accuses West Of Triggering Conflict | SCO Summit | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-blames-ukraine-coup-for-2022-invasion-accuses-west-of-triggering-conflict-sco-summit-4k/): In his address to the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in Tianjin, China, Putin defended his Ukraine offensive, blaming the West for triggering the three-and-a-half year conflict that has killed tens of thousands and devastated much of eastern Ukraine. “This crisis wasn’t triggered by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, […]
- [EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen's Plane Hit By Suspected Russian GPS Interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/eu-president-ursula-von-der-leyens-plane-hit-by-suspected-russian-gps-interference/): European Commission Ursula von der Leyen’s plane GPS system was jammed over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, according to a EU spokesperson.
- [Kyiv Links Russia To Killing Of Ukrainian Lawmaker Andriy Parubiy After Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/kyiv-links-russia-to-killing-of-ukrainian-lawmaker-andriy-parubiy-after-suspect-arrested/): Parubiy, 54, was a former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament and a key figure in the country’s pro-European protest movements in 2004 and 2014
- [Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/houthis-fire-missile-at-israeli-owned-tanker-after-prime-minister-killed/): The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.
- [UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/uk-muslims-report-vandalism-attacks-amid-controversial-flag-campaign/): Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.
- [Putin’s Announcement To Shock Trump? Shares ‘Details’ of Alaska Meet With Xi at SCO Summit | China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putins-announcement-to-shock-trump-shares-details-of-alaska-meet-with-xi-at-sco-summit-china/): The Russian president said he shared details with China of his meeting with the US president in Alaska last monthVladimir Putin also said that he will “inform” his SCO* colleagues about the results of the talk aimed at ending the war in Ukraine n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Is It Not Bizarre': Donald Trump Says 'Never Felt Better', But Social Media Scepticism Prevails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/is-it-not-bizarre-donald-trump-says-never-felt-better-but-social-media-scepticism-prevails/): The White House had earlier explained the bruises on Donald Trump’s hands as consequences of frequent handshakes.
- [Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/japan-and-south-korea-record-hottest-summers-in-history/): Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.
- [Hundreds Feared Dead After 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Rescue Ops Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/hundreds-feared-dead-after-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-afghanistan-rescue-ops-underway/): A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 800 people, the Taliban authorities said. The earthquake struck just before midnight, shaking buildings from Kabul to neighbouring Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. Near the epicentre in the east of Afghanistan, around […]
- [Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/isak-signs-with-liverpool-from-newcastle-for-record-british-fee-report/): The Premier League champions’ signing of the Swedish international closes the summer’s most drawn-out transfer saga.
- [Modi Surprises Erdogan? Indian PM Extends Hand To Greet Turkish Prez At SCO Summit Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/modi-surprises-erdogan-indian-pm-extends-hand-to-greet-turkish-prez-at-sco-summit-amid-tensions/): The Indian PM was seen greeting the Turkish president with a handshake and a pat on the back at the SCO Summit in China The exchange came amid simmering tensions between India and Turkey in the aftermath of New Delhi’s recent clashes with Pakistan n18oc_crux
- [China's Xi Blasts US "Hegemonism, Cold War Mentality, Bullying" As He Takes On Trump At SCO | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/chinas-xi-blasts-us-hegemonism-cold-war-mentality-bullying-as-he-takes-on-trump-at-sco-4k/): China’s President Xi Jinping slammed the “bullying behaviour” of certain countries as he gathered Eurasian leaders for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. Without naming the United States, Xi vowed to oppose “hegemonism,” “Cold War mentality” and “bullying practices” in an address to political heavyweights from across the world, including Russian President Vladimir […]
- [Timeline of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes since 2015](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/timeline-of-afghanistans-deadliest-earthquakes-since-2015/): Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- [Houthis Hail ‘Direct Missile Hit’ On ‘Israel’s Scarlet Ray’ In Red Sea After PM Rahawi’s Killing|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/houthis-hail-direct-missile-hit-on-israels-scarlet-ray-in-red-sea-after-pm-rahawis-killing4k/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday (Sept.1 ) said they had fired a missile at a tanker in the Red Sea, days after their prime minister was killed in an Israeli attack.The Iran-backed rebels, who sank two tankers in July, said they targeted the Liberian-flagged Scarlet Ray, claiming a direct hit.The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) […]
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Urges To End Ukraine Conflict, SCO Echoes PM’s Pahalgam Message & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/news18-afternoon-digest-pm-modi-urges-to-end-ukraine-conflict-sco-echoes-pms-pahalgam-message-other-stories/): We are also covering: Trump Advisor Peter Navarro’s Shocker On India’s Russian Oil Purchases and Jee Le Zaraa NOT Shelved, Confirms Farhan Akhtar.
- [Flying Like A Plane, Landing Like A Chopper: This US Aircraft Stuns Enemies With Dual Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/flying-like-a-plane-landing-like-a-chopper-this-us-aircraft-stuns-enemies-with-dual-power/): The CMV-22 Osprey can swiftly deliver weapons to carriers and deploy troops to tough fronts, often surprising enemies, while carrying a payload ranging from 6 to 9 tonnes
- [Putin Waited For PM Modi, Spoke In Car For 45 Minutes Before Hour-Long Bilateral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-waited-for-pm-modi-spoke-in-car-for-45-minutes-before-hour-long-bilateral/): Putin waited for PM Modi so they could travel together for their bilateral talks after the SCO Summit in Tianjin. They continued their discussions in the car for nearly 45 minutes.
- [The names of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/the-names-of-palestinian-journalists-killed-by-israel-in-gaza/): These are the names of 274 Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed by Israel since October 7, 2023.
- [Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir At SCO: Key Meets With Chinese Officials On The Cards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/pakistans-field-marshal-asim-munir-at-sco-key-meets-with-chinese-officials-on-the-cards/): Asim Munir is likely to attend and witness China Military Parade Day on September 3
- [Shehbaz Sharif Calls On SCO Nations To Respect Treaties Amid India’s Indus Waters Pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/shehbaz-sharif-calls-on-sco-nations-to-respect-treaties-amid-indias-indus-waters-pause/): The remarks come as India held the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in abeyance following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.
- [Hundreds feared dead after earthquake in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/hundreds-feared-dead-after-earthquake-in-afghanistan/): More than 600 people have been killed after a magnitude 6 earthquake struck just before midnight in Afghanistan.
- [Ukraine arrests suspect in former parliamentary speaker’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/ukraine-arrests-suspect-in-former-parliamentary-speakers-murder/): A statement from the country’s interior minister suggests that Saturday’s killing had been carefully planned.
- [Families search for loved ones after overnight strikes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/families-search-for-loved-ones-after-overnight-strikes-in-gaza/): The body of a child was pulled from the rubble as families searched for loved ones trapped under the remains of their ho
- [Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-blames-west-for-ukraine-war-at-china-led-sco-summit/): Russia’s president defends the military campaign in Ukraine, blaming NATO and Western policies for the conflict.
- [PM Modi Travels In Putin’s Aurus Senat: Russia’s ‘Fortress-On-Wheels’ Versus Trump’s ‘Beast’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/pm-modi-travels-in-putins-aurus-senat-russias-fortress-on-wheels-versus-trumps-beast/): Which car does Russian President Vladimir Putin travel in? How is Russia’s Aurus Senat different from US President Donald Trump’s Beast?
- [Camera Captures Xi, Modi, Putin Share Candid Moment At SCO Summit In China’s Tianjin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/camera-captures-xi-modi-putin-share-candid-moment-at-sco-summit-in-chinas-tianjin/): The Indian PM, the Chinese president and his Russian counterpart were seen sharing a light moment at the SCO summit in China n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/us-open-novak-djokovic-sets-new-record-to-reach-quarterfinals/): The 24-time Grand Slam champion sets another mark as the oldest male player to reach the quarters at all four majors.
- [US Calls India Ties ‘Defining Relationship Of 21st Century’ As PM Modi Meets Xi, Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/us-calls-india-ties-defining-relationship-of-21st-century-as-pm-modi-meets-xi-putin/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin has drawn attention to the shifting equations in Asia
- [World News Live Updates: Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Landed Near Oil Tanker In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/world-news-live-updates-houthi-rebels-claim-missile-landed-near-oil-tanker-in-red-sea/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Shehbaz Sharif Trolled As His SCO Summit Moments Go Viral, Turn Into Meme Fest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/shehbaz-sharif-trolled-as-his-sco-summit-moments-go-viral-turn-into-meme-fest/): At the SCO Summit, Shehbaz Sharif faced online trolling for rushing to greet Vladimir Putin, while Narendra Modi addressed terrorism and highlighted the Pahalgam attack.
- [Navarro’s Rant On India Shows He’s Lost The Plot. Is Donald Trump Listening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/navarros-rant-on-india-shows-hes-lost-the-plot-is-donald-trump-listening/): Unfortunately for Navarro, his onslaught against India merely reveals the double standards of the United States which has been supplying weapons to Ukraine
- [Barcelona draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga after VAR outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/barcelona-draw-with-rayo-vallecano-in-la-liga-after-var-outage/): Rayo were furious after a VAR failure meant Lamine Yamal’s first-half penalty could not be reviewed in their 1-1 draw.
- [Israel Murders Journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/israel-murders-journalists/): Keep their voices alive.
- ['Oppose Unilateral Coercive Measures': SCO Member States Push Back Amid Trump's Tariff War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/oppose-unilateral-coercive-measures-sco-member-states-push-back-amid-trumps-tariff-war/): The timing of the SCO statement is crucial, with Chinese President Xi Jinping having called out “bullying behaviour” in the world order in a veiled reference to the United States
- [Afghanistan earthquake live: Hundreds feared dead after magnitude 6 quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/afghanistan-earthquake-live-hundreds-feared-dead-after-magnitude-6-quake/): US Geological Survey says magnitude 6 quake struck just before midnight in eastern Afghanistan.
- [Suarez, Messi, Inter Miami lose to Seattle Sounders in Leagues Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/suarez-messi-inter-miami-lose-to-seattle-sounders-in-leagues-cup-final/): Seattle record an emphatic win in a match where Miami’s Luis Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer post-game.
- ['Insightful Conversation': PM Modi Travels With Putin In Same Car For Bilateral Talks After SCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/insightful-conversation-pm-modi-travels-with-putin-in-same-car-for-bilateral-talks-after-sco/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car to the venue of their bilateral meeting in Tianjin
- ['Russia Values Efforts Of India In Resolving Ukraine Crisis': Putin At SCO Summit In Tianjin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/russia-values-efforts-of-india-in-resolving-ukraine-crisis-putin-at-sco-summit-in-tianjin/): Putin at the Tianjin SCO Summit praised India and China’s efforts in resolving the Ukraine crisis while blaming NATO’s expansion for fueling the conflict.
- [China’s Xi urges regional leaders to oppose ‘Cold War mentality’ at summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/chinas-xi-urges-regional-leaders-to-oppose-cold-war-mentality-at-summit/): Chinese leader pledges $280m in aid to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at summit in Tianjin.
- [Flash Floods Drench Houston Roads, Vehicles Submerged In Rising Waters | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/flash-floods-drench-houston-roads-vehicles-submerged-in-rising-waters-watch/): Strong storms caused sudden flooding in Houston and nearby Texas areas, with Pecan Park hit hardest. The National Weather Service urged residents to avoid flooded roads.
- [PM Modi SCO Summit: PM Modi Names Al-Qaeda, Says Nations Backing Terror Must Be Held Accountable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/pm-modi-sco-summit-pm-modi-names-al-qaeda-says-nations-backing-terror-must-be-held-accountable/): PM Modi China Visit, SCO Summit 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver an address at the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin today.On the sidelines of the gathering, the Prime Minister is slated to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The meeting comes as trade tensions rise […]
- [China's Xi Urges SCO Members To Seek Common Ground, Reject 'Bullying', ‘Cold War Mentality’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/chinas-xi-urges-sco-members-to-seek-common-ground-reject-bullying-cold-war-mentality/): China and Russia have in the past positioned the SCO as a counterweight to alliances like NATO, projecting it as a model of non-Western multilateralism.
- [Powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan, at least 10 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/powerful-earthquake-rocks-eastern-afghanistan-at-least-10-killed/): Toll likely to rise, with significant damage reported across mountainous provinces of Kunar and Nangahar, sources say.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Looks On As PM Modi, Putin Walk Past Him At SCO Summit In China's Tianjin | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/shehbaz-sharif-looks-on-as-pm-modi-putin-walk-past-him-at-sco-summit-in-chinas-tianjin-video/): At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was seen observing as PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walked past him.
- [Chit-Chat & A Hug: PM Modi, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin Clicked Together At SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/chit-chat-a-hug-pm-modi-xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-clicked-together-at-sco-summit/): At the SCO Summit in China, Modi, Xi and Putin shared a lighter moment, highlighting the forum’s role in fostering regional cooperation.
- [‘Never Felt Better In My Life’: US President Reacts To 'Trump Is Dead' Viral Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/never-felt-better-in-my-life-us-president-reacts-to-trump-is-dead-viral-claim/): Donald Trump denied health rumors, claiming he has never felt better, after DC Draino criticized media double standards comparing Trump and Joe Biden’s public appearances.
- [‘Brahmins Profiteering...’: Trump Advisor Peter Navarro’s Shocker On India’s Russian Oil Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/brahmins-profiteering-trump-advisor-peter-navarros-shocker-on-indias-russian-oil-purchases/): In an interview, Navarro questioned PM Modi’s engagement with Russia and China, despite leading what he described as “the biggest democracy in the world.”
- ['New System Of International Relations': Russian Envoy's Post Shows PM Modi With Xi, Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/new-system-of-international-relations-russian-envoys-post-shows-pm-modi-with-xi-putin/): Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov noted a “qualitatively new system of international relations” is emerging as he shared a picture of PM Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping together.
- [Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/clashes-in-australias-melbourne-as-thousands-rally-against-immigration/): Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to ‘mass migration’.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-inspects-new-missile-production-line/): Kim Jong Un’s visit comes ahead of planned trip to China to attend military parade with Xi Jinping.
- [PM Modi SCO Summit 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Address SCO Summit’s Plenary Session Shortly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/pm-modi-sco-summit-2025-live-updates-pm-modi-to-address-sco-summits-plenary-session-shortly/): PM Modi China Visit, SCO Summit 2025 Live Updates: After Xi Jinping, PM Modi is set to hold bilateral talks with Russia’s Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin
- [Car crashes into Russian consulate in Australia’s Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/car-crashes-into-russian-consulate-in-australias-sydney/): Police say a 39-year-old man has been taken into custody over the incident in Sydney’s Woollahra suburb.
- [Indonesia tightens security after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/indonesia-tightens-security-after-deadly-protests/): Police set up checkpoints across Jakarta in anticipation of further demonstrations.
- ['Our Country Would Be Completely Destroyed': Donald Trump Defends Tariffs, Blasts Court Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/our-country-would-be-completely-destroyed-donald-trump-defends-tariffs-blasts-court-ruling/): Donald Trump defended has defended his tariff policies as vital for the USA’s economy and military, while attacking a recent 7–4 court ruling against him.
- [Nine Killed After 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South-Eastern Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/nine-killed-after-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-south-eastern-afghanistan/): A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Southeastern Afghanistan near Basawul, killing nine and injuring 25. The quake struck at 11:47 pm at a depth of 10 km.
- [Man Arrested After Car Rams Gates Of Russian Consulate In Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/man-arrested-after-car-rams-gates-of-russian-consulate-in-sydney/): Footage from local media showed a white Toyota with smashed windows parked on the consulate lawn near a Russian flag.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,285](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1285/): Here are the key events on day 1,285 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Former Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/former-trump-personal-lawyer-rudy-giuliani-injured-in-car-crash/): The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
- [Israeli raids in major occupied West Bank cities lead to arrests, injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/israeli-raids-in-major-occupied-west-bank-cities-lead-to-arrests-injuries/): More settler attacks also take place across the territory, with a Palestinian husband and wife hurt in the violence.
- ["Ancient Civilization" Khamenei Eyes China Pivot as Tehran Accuses US of Snubbing Peace Messages |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/ancient-civilization-khamenei-eyes-china-pivot-as-tehran-accuses-us-of-snubbing-peace-messages-4k/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emphasized the deep historical and civilizational ties between Iran and China, calling for the full implementation of the 25-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. This partnership aims to reshape regional and global power dynamics, especially in the face of US sanctions targeting Iran and economic […]
- [‘Fields of rubble’: Israel, destroying Gaza City, kills 78 across enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/fields-of-rubble-israel-destroying-gaza-city-kills-78-across-enclave/): Gaza City was the most populous city in Gaza before the war began, home to about 700,000 people.
- [US judge blocks government from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/us-judge-blocks-government-from-deporting-unaccompanied-guatemalan-minors/): District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s emergency order follows a legal complaint brought on behalf of 10 children.
- [Batting Wildfires, Carrying Out Flood Rescue...Fighting Crime? Reorientation Of National Guard | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/batting-wildfires-carrying-out-flood-rescue-fighting-crime-reorientation-of-national-guard-4k/): The National Guard is primarily used to provide manpower for US military operations abroad and help states respond to natural disasters such as hurricanes, forest fires and pandemics. More rarely the National Guard may be called upon to conduct “civil disturbance operations” and support law enforcement to deal with exceptional social disorder. Recently, President Donald […]
- [US Visa Rule Change: In-Person Interviews For H1-B, F-1 Applicants Mandatory From September 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/us-visa-rule-change-in-person-interviews-for-h1-b-f-1-applicants-mandatory-from-september-2025/): Some visa categories, including A-1, A-2, C-3, G-1 to G-4, NATO-1 to NATO-6, and TECRO E-1, may still qualify for interview waivers.
- [From Xi To Muizzu: PM Modi Holds Series Of Bilateral Talks On The Sidelines Of SCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/from-xi-to-muizzu-pm-modi-holds-series-of-bilateral-talks-on-the-sidelines-of-sco/): PM Modi’s engagements ranged from discussions on border peace with President Xi Jinping to strengthening strategic partnerships with several Central Asian nations
- [Liverpool’s Szoboszlai downs Arsenal while Man City stumble again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/liverpools-szoboszlai-downs-arsenal-while-man-city-stumble-again/): Holders Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 in football’s Premier League, while fallen favourites Man City lose 2-1 at Brighton.
- [Smiles, Handshakes, Interpreters: Xi, Putin's Minute-Long Chat At SCO Stage | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/smiles-handshakes-interpreters-xi-putins-minute-long-chat-at-sco-stage-watch/): Both the leaders were seen having a lengthy and friendly conversation while others lined up for the SCO family photo.
- ['Pillars Of Global South': Here's How Chinese Media Covered PM Modi's Visit, Meeting With Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/pillars-of-global-south-heres-how-chinese-media-covered-pm-modis-visit-meeting-with-xi/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s China visit for the SCO summit receives major coverage, highlighting India-China cooperation, Xi Jinping’s remarks, and bilateral talks.
- [IDF Ups Ops Against Hezbollah, Bombs Sites in South Lebanon as Beirut Affirms Sole Right to Arms |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/idf-ups-ops-against-hezbollah-bombs-sites-in-south-lebanon-as-beirut-affirms-sole-right-to-arms-4k/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have increased operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, targeting military sites including underground facilities. Despite a ceasefire, Israel continues airstrikes aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s military capabilities while Beirut insists on its sole right to arms and resists disarmament efforts. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Indonesia Revokes Lawmakers’ Housing Allowance After Nationwide Protest Claim 6 Lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/indonesia-revokes-lawmakers-housing-allowance-after-nationwide-protest-claim-6-lives/): Demonstrations have at some places escalated into violence, with reports of looting, arson, and attacks on regional government buildings.
- [In A First, Pakistan Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Armenia On The Sidelines Of SCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/in-a-first-pakistan-establishes-diplomatic-ties-with-armenia-on-the-sidelines-of-sco/): This move came just a day after Pakistan hinted at recognising Armenia’s sovereignty, over 30 years after Armenia declared independence in 1991
- [Could Western leaders be legally complicit in the Gaza genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/could-western-leaders-be-legally-complicit-in-the-gaza-genocide/): US and Western support have been vital in Israel’s war.
- [Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/ukraine-planning-new-strikes-deep-inside-russia-says-zelenskyy/): The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity.
- [Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/two-million-impacted-as-pakistans-punjab-faces-worst-floods-in-its-history/): While South Asia’s seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly.
- [‘Consensus Reached’: Direct Flights Between India And China Would Resume Soon, Says MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/consensus-reached-direct-flights-between-india-and-china-would-resume-soon-says-mea/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced direct flights between India and China will resume soon after talks with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin.
- [Mothers, newborns most at risk as Israeli-induced malnutrition grips Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/mothers-newborns-most-at-risk-as-israeli-induced-malnutrition-grips-gaza/): An estimated 55,500 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women require an urgent nutrition response.
- [Yemen’s Houthi leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror’ after killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/08/31/yemens-houthi-leader-condemns-israels-record-of-terror-after-killings/): Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.
- [Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 1,400 As Rescuers Dig For Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-passes-1400-as-rescuers-dig-for-survivors/): The 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit late on Sunday night, flattening homes and buildings in remote, mountainous areas near the border with Pakistan
- [Jets Roar In The Sky, Tanks Hit The Street: Vietnam Flexes Military Might At Independence Day Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/jets-roar-in-the-sky-tanks-hit-the-street-vietnam-flexes-military-might-at-independence-day-parade/): Vietnam on Sept. 2 celebrated the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule The Communist-run country marked the occassion by holding its largest military parade in decades n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Al Jazeera reporter in aftermath of Israeli strike on crowded Gaza market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/al-jazeera-reporter-in-aftermath-of-israeli-strike-on-crowded-gaza-market/): Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout captured the chaos after the Israeli military targeted a crowded market in Gaza City on Mo
- [What if… the US stopped supporting Israel tomorrow?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/what-if-the-us-stopped-supporting-israel-tomorrow/): Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide and six in 10 oppose further military aid, polls suggest.
- [Adding insult to ‘injuries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/adding-insult-to-injuries/): Saying that the Lebanon pager bombings blamed on Israel caused only ‘injuries’ fails to do justice to the actual horrors
- [Transfer deadline day recap: Isak to Liverpool and Donnarumma City-bound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/transfer-deadline-day-recap-isak-to-liverpool-and-donnarumma-city-bound/): Liverpool and Man Utd have busy end to Europe’s transfer window while Man City deal late for PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- [Israeli-induced starvation in Gaza kills 185 in August, 13 more in 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/israeli-induced-starvation-in-gaza-kills-185-in-august-13-more-in-24-hours/): More than 360 people, including 130 children, have died from hunger since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Cannibal CME: Solar Storm To Hit Earth At 21,00,000 kmph; Aurora Alert In US And UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/cannibal-cme-solar-storm-to-hit-earth-at-2100000-kmph-aurora-alert-in-us-and-uk/): A rare solar storm is scheduled to Earth at 2.1 million km/h, sparking intense geomagnetic activity and raising global concerns over power grids, satellites, and GPS systems.
- [Afghanistan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.0, But Damage Massive, How The Depth Made All The Difference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/afghanistan-earthquake-magnitude-6-0-but-damage-massive-how-the-depth-made-all-the-difference/): Afghanistan earthquake: The magnitude was 6.0, then why such massive damage? What are shallow earthquakes? What makes them deadlier? Explained
- [Russian Oil Discounts Widen To $4 For India Amid Donald Trump's Tariff Offensive: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/russian-oil-discounts-widen-to-4-for-india-amid-donald-trumps-tariff-offensive-report/): Russian crude discounts widen for Indian refiners as Donald Trump imposes steep tariffs on New Delhi over Moscow oil imports.
- [Xi Gives Putin A Tour of His Residence? Hosts Tea For ‘Old Friend’, Takes Long Walk After SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/xi-gives-putin-a-tour-of-his-residence-hosts-tea-for-old-friend-takes-long-walk-after-sco-summit/): The Russian president and his Chinese counterpart spent considerable time together after their formal talks at the SCO* summit in Tianjin. Xi Jinping, whom Vladimir Putin called a “dear friend”, hosted the Russian president at the tea table for informal dialogue. The tea ceremony was held at the personal residence of the Chinese president and […]
- [Mexican TikTok Star, Family Murdered In Cartel-Style Execution, Bodies Found Wrapped In Plastic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/mexican-tiktok-star-family-murdered-in-cartel-style-execution-bodies-found-wrapped-in-plastic/): Authorities concluded that the family was executed at the repair shop and then transported to another location where their bodies were left in the vehicle.
- [‘It’s all theatre’: How are Europe and the US pulling apart on Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/its-all-theatre-how-are-europe-and-the-us-pulling-apart-on-ukraine/): Each side is trying to spend the other’s money on security, as they shift to a new geopolitical equilibrium.
- [Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/indonesian-police-use-tear-gas-on-university-campuses-in-ongoing-protests/): The Islamic University of Bandung’s student body says security officials ‘brutally attacked’ the campus with tear gas.
- [Sudan landslide ‘kills more than 1,000’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/sudan-landslide-kills-more-than-1000/): A landslide triggered by heavy rain destroyed an entire village in Sudan’s Darfur, killing more than 1,000 people.
- [Australia moves to stamp out ‘nudify’ and stalking apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/australia-moves-to-stamp-out-nudify-and-stalking-apps/): Tech platforms to be responsible for preventing access to ‘abhorrent technologies’ under reforms announced by Canberra.
- [Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/xi-welcomes-old-friend-putin-who-lauds-unprecedented-ties-in-beijing/): The two leaders’ meeting comes the day before a military parade marking Japan’s surrender in World War II.
- [Search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/search-for-survivors-after-deadly-afghanistan-earthquake/): Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills more than 1,100 as rescuers search rubble in remote villages.
- [Trump Announces Presidential Medal Of Freedom For Giuliani, But Not Many Are Applauding: Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-announces-presidential-medal-of-freedom-for-giuliani-but-not-many-are-applauding-heres-why/): Donald Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Rudy Giuliani, 9/11 hero who was hailed as ‘America’s Mayor’. Why the announcement has surprised many explained
- [China's Xi Jinping, Putin Sign Major Gas Pipeline Deal As Trump Fumes Over Russia's Fuel Pacts | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/chinas-xi-jinping-putin-sign-major-gas-pipeline-deal-as-trump-fumes-over-russias-fuel-pacts-4k/): Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two leaders held bilateral talks in Beijing amid shared tensions with the United States. Putin hailed Moscow’s relationship with Beijing as at an “unprecedentedly high level.” Both leaders inked a long-stalled agreement to build a massive new pipeline to send natural […]
- ['Store Water At Home': Pakistan Defence Minister's Bizarre Advice Amid Punjab Province Floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/store-water-at-home-pakistan-defence-ministers-bizarre-advice-amid-punjab-province-floods/): Khawaja Asif termed the devastating floods in Punjab province a “blessing,” urging people to store the water in buckets and tubs at home.
- [Russia’s Sergey Lavrov SLAMS West | “Blackmail, Dollar Abuse Tariff Wars” | Russia vs West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/russias-sergey-lavrov-slams-west-blackmail-dollar-abuse-tariff-wars-russia-vs-west-2/): In a fiery statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov launched a scathing attack on Western nations, accusing them of blackmail, political pressure, and sanctions to preserve global dominance. Lavrov claimed that the West is misusing the US dollar’s role as the global reserve currency, while also waging tariff wars worldwide to suppress other economies.This marks […]
- [Russia’s Sergey Lavrov SLAMS West | “Blackmail, Dollar Abuse Tariff Wars” | Russia vs West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/russias-sergey-lavrov-slams-west-blackmail-dollar-abuse-tariff-wars-russia-vs-west/): In a fiery statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov launched a scathing attack on Western nations, accusing them of blackmail, political pressure, and sanctions to preserve global dominance. Lavrov claimed that the West is misusing the US dollar’s role as the global reserve currency, while also waging tariff wars worldwide to suppress other economies.This marks […]
- [Troops March, Tanks Roar, Jets Fly: Vietnam Marks Independence Day With Grand Military Parade | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/troops-march-tanks-roar-jets-fly-vietnam-marks-independence-day-with-grand-military-parade-4k/): Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from France with a large military parade. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Hanoi in a strong display of nationalism in the Communist-run country. The parade showcased a wide variety of military equipment, including missiles, helicopters and fighter jets, during the celebrations at Ba […]
- [US Aims 1,200 Missiles At Venezuela? Maduro’s Army In ‘Max Readiness’, Tells Trump To Be Careful |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-aims-1200-missiles-at-venezuela-maduros-army-in-max-readiness-tells-trump-to-be-careful-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday (September 1) that eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting his country, which he declared to be in a state of “maximum readiness to defend” itself.The United States, which accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel, has announced a deployment of warships to the south Caribbean in […]
- [China Seeks ‘New Security Arrangements’ In Pakistan As Prerequisite For CPEC Expansion | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/china-seeks-new-security-arrangements-in-pakistan-as-prerequisite-for-cpec-expansion-exclusive/): Sources say Beijing has conveyed to Islamabad that Phase-2 of CPEC will move forward if there’s a robust, credible mechanism to safeguard Chinese citizens and assets in Pakistan.
- [Kim Jong Un Travels To China On Special Train, Visits Missile Lab Before Departure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/kim-jong-un-travels-to-china-on-special-train-visits-missile-lab-before-departure/): Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing by special train to attend China’s WWII surrender anniversary parade. Before departure, he visited a missile lab in Pyongyang.
- [Putin Hails “Dear Friend” Xi, Thanks Him For “Warm Welcome” To China For SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-hails-dear-friend-xi-thanks-him-for-warm-welcome-to-china-for-sco-summit/): The Russian president hailed his Chinese counterpart as a “dear friend” when they held talks at the SCO Summit on Sept. 2 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Maduro Flaunts China’s Gift, Mocks Trump? Says Venezuela ‘Ready’ To Fight US Warships, Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/maduro-flaunts-chinas-gift-mocks-trump-says-venezuela-ready-to-fight-us-warships-missiles/): The Venezuelan president flaunted a Huawei phone he said was a gift from his Chinese counterpart amid fears of a US “invasion” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/china-russia-pledge-new-global-order-at-shanghai-cooperation-summit/): Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members.
- [Rescuers focus on remote mountainous regions after Afghanistan earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/rescuers-focus-on-remote-mountainous-regions-after-afghanistan-earthquake/): The provincial head of disaster management, Ehsanullah Ehsan, says they cannot ‘predict’ the number of bodies trapped.
- [Trump Aide Navarro Asks Why PM Modi Is ‘Getting Into Bed’ With Putin And Xi Jinping | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-aide-navarro-asks-why-pm-modi-is-getting-into-bed-with-putin-and-xi-jinping-news18/): | Trump aide Navarro asks why Modi is ‘getting into bed’ with Putin and Xi Jinping n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Scott Bessent On Tuesday Expressed Confidence In Resolving Trade Frictions With India | US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/scott-bessent-on-tuesday-expressed-confidence-in-resolving-trade-frictions-with-india-us-tariffs/): | U.S trade secy downplays the ‘Tianjin Troika’.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday expressed confidence in resolving trade frictions with India claiming that the “two great countries will get this solved”. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [TTP Terrorists Attack Frontier Corps Line In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1 Personnel Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/ttp-terrorists-attack-frontier-corps-line-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-1-personnel-dead/): This attack underscores the persistent volatility in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, where TTP and allied militant factions continue to challenge the state’s authority.
- [Afghanistan earthquake live: Search for survivors on after 800 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/afghanistan-earthquake-live-search-for-survivors-on-after-800-killed/): Rescuers try to reach isolated villages in eastern Kunar province after a 6.0 quake kills 800 people and wounds 2,800.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 17 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/live-israel-kills-17-palestinians-in-gaza-since-dawn/): Israeli forces continue to attack people seeking food aid as the death toll from famine continues to rise in Gaza.
- [Why Pakistan is rushing to mend fences with Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/why-pakistan-is-rushing-to-mend-fences-with-bangladesh/): Pakistan intensifies outreach to Bangladesh, seeking new partnerships as regional power dynamics shift.
- [Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan Accuses Trump Of Sacrificing India Ties For Family's Business With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/ex-us-nsa-jake-sullivan-accuses-trump-of-sacrificing-india-ties-for-familys-business-with-pakistan/): | Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan Accuses Of Sacrificing India Ties For Family’s Business With Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing ties with India to boost his family’s business deals in Pakistan. The Biden-era official called the sabotaging of ties with India “one of the most under-reported aspects of […]
- ['Have No Fear': California Governor Mocks Trump With PM Modi-Putin-Xi's Tianjin Summit Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/have-no-fear-california-governor-mocks-trump-with-pm-modi-putin-xis-tianjin-summit-video/): California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump in an X post by sharing a video of PM Modi with Putin and Xi at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.
- [US Open: Jannik Sinner demolishes Alexander Bublik, advances to quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-open-jannik-sinner-demolishes-alexander-bublik-advances-to-quarters/): The world No 1 beat Bublik in round of 16, losing just three games and reversing a shock loss to the Kazakh in June.
- [UK had hottest summer since records began, Met Office says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/uk-had-hottest-summer-since-records-began-met-office-says/): News comes as the opposition Conservative Party pledges to drill all remaining North Sea oil and gas, if elected.
- [Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Nears 1,100, Rescue Operation Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-nears-1100-rescue-operation-continues/): A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 1,100 people and injured over 3,500, with villages flattened and rescuers struggling to reach remote areas.
- [Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/mitchell-starc-announces-retirement-from-t20-cricket/): The Australian bowling superstar made the shock announcement ahead of the upcoming Ashes series and T20 World Cup.
- [Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with military parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/vietnam-marks-80th-independence-anniversary-with-military-parade/): Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
- [Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff to reach US Open quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/naomi-osaka-defeats-coco-gauff-to-reach-us-open-quarterfinals/): Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka upset Coca Gauff in straight sets, while Iga Swiatek beat Ekaterina Alexandrova.
- [Landslide kills more than 1,000 in Sudan’s Darfur region, armed group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/landslide-kills-more-than-1000-in-sudans-darfur-region-armed-group-says/): Sudan Liberation Movement/Army appeals for UN help to recover bodies from village buried by landslide after heavy rain.
- [Hongpi L5 Features, Price, Security: All About Xi's Fave Car That PM Modi Rode During China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/hongpi-l5-features-price-security-all-about-xis-fave-car-that-pm-modi-rode-during-china-visit/): Chinese President Xi Jinping uses the Hongqi L5 at public events. It has been reserved for only a select few world leaders.
- [‘Road To Peace Runs Through New Delhi’: Peter Navarro Urges India To Back US Over Russia, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/road-to-peace-runs-through-new-delhi-peter-navarro-urges-india-to-back-us-over-russia-china/): Calling on India to “come around,” Navarro argued that Modi must join the US and Europe in backing Ukraine.
- [Trump’s ‘One-Sided’ Trade Claim On India Doesn’t Match Reality. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trumps-one-sided-trade-claim-on-india-doesnt-match-reality-heres-why/): If tariffs were purely about fixing America’s biggest deficits, China, Mexico, and the EU would be the main targets. Yet, Trump often singles out India
- [US Treasury Secretary Calls SCO ‘Performative,’ Says US And India Will Resolve Trade Rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-treasury-secretary-calls-sco-performative-says-us-and-india-will-resolve-trade-rift/): Bessent also pointed to slow-moving trade talks between Washington and New Delhi as an added factor in the Trump administration’s decision to raise tariffs
- [World News Live Updates: Scientists Study Aftermath Of Jasper Wildfire To Inform Future Strategies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/world-news-live-updates-scientists-study-aftermath-of-jasper-wildfire-to-inform-future-strategies/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Belgium to recognise Palestine, impose sanctions on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/belgium-to-recognise-palestine-impose-sanctions-on-israel/): FM Maxime Prevot says his country will recognise Palestine this month and impose 12 ‘firm sanctions’ on Israel.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crossed into China via train, state media say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-crossed-into-china-via-train-state-media-say/): The North Korean leader is set to attend a military parade alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
- ['All Options On The Table': US Signals Tougher Sanctions On Russia Amid Escalating War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/all-options-on-the-table-us-signals-tougher-sanctions-on-russia-amid-escalating-war/): Scott Bessent accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ramping up airstrikes despite signals in recent meetings that he was open to talks.
- [John Bolton SLAMS Trump Tariff Policy | ''Decades of U.S. Efforts ‘Shredded’ | India Russia & China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/john-bolton-slams-trump-tariff-policy-decades-of-u-s-efforts-shredded-india-russia-china/): | “Shredded decades of efforts to align India away from Russia”Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has delivered a scathing critique of President Trump’s tariff strategy, warning that it has “shredded decades of U.S. efforts” to pull India away from Russia. Speaking amid the high-stakes SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, Bolton cautioned that Trump’s […]
- [Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan Accuses Trump Of Sacrificing Ties With India For Family's Business Deals With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/ex-us-nsa-jake-sullivan-accuses-trump-of-sacrificing-ties-with-india-for-familys-business-deals-with-pakistan/): Jake Sullivan said that the US President’s move to closer ties with Pakistan over India “is one of the more under-reported aspects of Trump’s foreign policy”.
- [New World Order At SCO Summit: Trump's Tariffs Make India, China, Russia Join Forces In Tianjin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/new-world-order-at-sco-summit-trumps-tariffs-make-india-china-russia-join-forces-in-tianjin-4k/): The bonhomie between Russian President Putin, Indian Prime Minister Modi and China’s Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, seemed designed to turn heads in Washington. India, long courted by the West as a crucial Asian partner and counterweight to China, has been rattled by Trump’s tariffs; the Kremlin has publicly […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,286](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1286/): Here are the key events on day 1,286 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israeli forces kill pregnant woman and her unborn baby in Gaza City assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/israeli-forces-kill-pregnant-woman-and-her-unborn-baby-in-gaza-city-assault/): Scenes of chaos play out in Gaza City as military closes in on panic-stricken residents facing forced displacement.
- [Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/trump-to-grant-former-new-york-mayor-rudy-giuliani-highest-civilian-honour/): Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud.
- [Airlines, Vodka, University: Trump's Business Blunders In Quest To "Make America Great Again" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/airlines-vodka-university-trumps-business-blunders-in-quest-to-make-america-great-again-4k/): Donald Trump promised to “take the brand of the United States and make it great again” when he threw his hat into the 2016 GOP presidential candidates ring. Trump has since consistently cited his credentials as businessman, as well as his $10 billion fortune, when asked how, exactly, he would “Make America Great Again.” Here’s […]
- [Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/over-1000-labor-day-rallies-held-across-us-to-protest-trump/): Tens of thousands gather under ‘Workers Over Billionaires’, pushing for livable wages and economic justice.
- [Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/maduro-says-us-naval-forces-aimed-at-regime-change-in-venezuela/): US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean with the ostensible goal of combatting drug trafficking.
- [Activists block Melbourne wharf to protest sale of weapons to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/activists-block-melbourne-wharf-to-protest-sale-of-weapons-to-israel/): A group of activists blocked off the entrance to a wharf in Melbourne, Australia to protest the export of weapons to Isr
- [See what Palestinian activist said to Al Jazeera journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/see-what-palestinian-activist-said-to-al-jazeera-journalist/): An organiser of the second People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit, US, spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud.
- ["No Question He's Deserving" Trump's Cabinet On Warpath To Secure Him The Nobel Peace Prize | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/no-question-hes-deserving-trumps-cabinet-on-warpath-to-secure-him-the-nobel-peace-prize-4k/): As the the Nobel Prize Committee is gearing up to announce this year’s winner in October, President Donald Trump’s cabinet is busy lobbying to secure the prestigious prize for him. At a recent cabinet meeting, Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkof “there’s only one thing I wish for—that the Nobel committee finally gets its act together […]
- [Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/astronaut-captures-rare-red-aurora-from-international-space-station/): NASA astronaut Don Pettit recorded video of a rare red aurora from aboard the International Space Station.
- [EU Chief's Plane Under Russia Attack? S-300 in Crimea "Hit", No Putin-Trump Agreement on Ukraine |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/eu-chiefs-plane-under-russia-attack-s-300-in-crimea-hit-no-putin-trump-agreement-on-ukraine-4k/): A suspected Russian GPS jamming attack disabled navigation systems on EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen’s plane as it approached Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria, forcing pilots to land using paper maps after circling the airport for an hour. Simultaneously, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces destroyed the radar of a Russian S-300 air defense system at the […]
- [Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/irans-currency-hits-new-low-as-snapback-looms-over-nuclear-programme/): Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel’s Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions.
- [Gaza school year starts but barely any children are in lessons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/gaza-school-year-starts-but-barely-any-children-are-in-lessons/): As the school year begins, Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al Khalili visits a makeshift school in Gaza.
- [Foreign tourism to the US drops amid Trump-era policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/foreign-tourism-to-the-us-drops-amid-trump-era-policies/): Tourism down in five out of six months, with experts linking decline to president’s rhetoric and restrictive policies.
- [Is US healthcare still using racist medical practices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/is-us-healthcare-still-using-racist-medical-practices/): How racial bias in the US healthcare system almost cost one patient her life.
- [How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/how-will-pakistan-deal-with-its-worst-floods-on-record/): Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected.
- [News outlets ‘blackout’ for Gaza to protest journalist killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/news-outlets-blackout-for-gaza-to-protest-journalist-killings/): News outlets across the world took part in a ‘blackout for Gaza’ to protest Israel’s killing of journalists.
- [UK drops refugee family reunion applications amid anti-immigration protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/uk-drops-refugee-family-reunion-applications-amid-anti-immigration-protests/): Move part of broader immigration crackdown as ruling Labour Party comes under pressure from hard-right Reform UK party.
- [High Death Toll, Large Magnitude: A List Of The Deadliest Earthquake Tragedies In The 21st Century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/high-death-toll-large-magnitude-a-list-of-the-deadliest-earthquake-tragedies-in-the-21st-century/): From the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake-tsunami to the more recent Turkey-Syria quakes in 2023, there are many quakes that have caused large-scale devastation
- [Eight US Warships 'With 1,200 Missiles' Targeting Venezuela, Says President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/eight-us-warships-with-1200-missiles-targeting-venezuela-says-president-maduro/): Venezuela is facing the biggest threat seen in South America in a century but will not bow to it, President Nicolas Maduro said
- [Putin Says Iran, Russia in 'Constant Contact' Over Nuclear Program as He Meets Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-says-iran-russia-in-constant-contact-over-nuclear-program-as-he-meets-pezeshkian/): Russia and Iran are constantly in contact over various aspects of the international agenda, including issues related to Iran’s nuclear program, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 1. Putin met President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Who Is Lauren Kemp? Teen Driver Identified In Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Car Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/who-is-lauren-kemp-teen-driver-identified-in-former-nyc-mayor-rudy-giuliani-car-crash/): Rudy Giuliani was injured in a Manchester car crash caused by Lauren Kemp, 19.
- ['Putin Doesn't Look Isolated': US General Says 'Team America' Needs To Find Way Out Of 'Ukraine Mess'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-doesnt-look-isolated-us-general-says-team-america-needs-to-find-way-out-of-ukraine-mess/): Sharing a photograph of leaders from the SCO Summit in China, General Michael Flynn urged the Trump administration to “make the right decision” on US involvement in the Ukraine war
- [Putin, Trump Did Not Reach Agreement On Zelenskyy Meeting During Alaska Talks: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/putin-trump-did-not-reach-agreement-on-zelenskyy-meeting-during-alaska-talks-kremlin/): Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin and Trump reached many “mutual understandings” during the Alaska talks, but Russia did not agree on a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy.
- [Russia Targets EU Chief's Plane? Ursula Von Der Leyen's Aircraft Forced to Land Using...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/russia-targets-eu-chiefs-plane-ursula-von-der-leyens-aircraft-forced-to-land-using/): A plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming as it readied to land in Bulgaria and Russia was suspected to be behind the incident, the European Commission said September 1.The commission said Bulgarian authorities believed Moscow was responsible for the incident on Sunday but it was not clear whether […]
- [North Korea's Kim Flaunts New Missiles, Travels to China in “Fortress” Train to Join Putin, Xi |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/north-koreas-kim-flaunts-new-missiles-travels-to-china-in-fortress-train-to-join-putin-xi-4k/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang on his heavily armored train to attend a military parade in Beijing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking his first multilateral diplomatic event since taking power. Kim recently inspected a new missile production facility ahead of the trip, highlighting North Korea’s advancing […]
- [Trump claims India has offered to reduce tariffs on US goods to zero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/trump-claims-india-has-offered-to-reduce-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-zero/): US president recently imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian goods and denounced New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
- [Russia suspected of jamming navigation on EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/russia-suspected-of-jamming-navigation-on-eu-leaders-plane-above-bulgaria/): Plane for Ursula von der Leyen’s four-day tour of ‘front line’ states on EU’s eastern flank landed with ‘paper maps’.
- ['Welcome Active Role': Ukraine Urges China To Pursue Peace With Russia During Putin Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/welcome-active-role-ukraine-urges-china-to-pursue-peace-with-russia-during-putin-visit/): Kyiv stressed on China’s global influence and said it would welcome a “more active role” from Beijing in bringing peace to Ukraine
- [Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/will-a-us-backed-economic-zone-incentivise-lebanon-to-disarm-hezbollah/): US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.
- ['We Do Very Little Business...': Trump Claims India 'Offered' Zero Tariffs For US Goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/we-do-very-little-business-trump-claims-india-offered-zero-tariffs-for-us-goods/): US President Donald Trump claimed that New Delhi “offered” to cut its tariffs on American goods to “nothing”, and it is his country that is India’s biggest “client” for business
- [Modi Teases Trump At SCO? Hails ‘Special’ Russia Ties, Embraces China At SCO As US Tariffs Bite | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/modi-teases-trump-at-sco-hails-special-russia-ties-embraces-china-at-sco-as-us-tariffs-bite-4k/): At the SCO summit, PM Modi sent a strong message to Trump by showcasing India’s close ties with Russia and China amid US tariff pressures, warned Pakistan on terrorism, and asserted India’s sovereign connectivity stance as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Guyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/guyana-votes-in-elections-amid-oil-boom-debate-and-venezuela-tensions/): Three-way race is on between President Irfaan Ali of PPP, Aubrey Norton of PNCR, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed.
- [Iraq mosque wrecked by ISIL officially reopened after restoration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/iraq-mosque-wrecked-by-isil-officially-reopened-after-restoration/): The Great Mosque of al-Nuri and its leaning minaret have reopened in Iraq, eight years after being destroyed by ISIL.
- [Xi, Putin and Modi pledge unity at summit to counter US-led global order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/xi-putin-and-modi-pledge-unity-at-summit-to-counter-us-led-global-order/): Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China.
- [Over 800 Killed as 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan "at 8 Km Depth," Hundreds "Trapped" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/over-800-killed-as-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-at-8-km-depth-hundreds-trapped-4k/): A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan on Monday (September 1), after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks collapsed homes onto sleeping families in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 800 people, according to the Taliban authorities.The 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck just before midnight, rattling buildings from Kabul to neighbouring Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.More than […]
- ['Bad News For The West’: Trump Critic On Modi's Visit To China, Putin's Presence At SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/bad-news-for-the-west-trump-critic-on-modis-visit-to-china-putins-presence-at-sco-summit/): Former NSA John Bolton said the Trump administration has “shredded decades of efforts” to “wean India away from its Cold War attachment” to Russia
- [At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/at-least-800-people-killed-as-earthquake-hits-eastern-afghanistan/): Magnitude 6.1 tremor hits eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and government spokesman warns toll could rise.
- [Sumud Flotilla for Gaza forced to turn back due to weather conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/sumud-flotilla-for-gaza-forced-to-turn-back-due-to-weather-conditions/): The severe winds and unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean make organisers decide to turn around and set sail later.
- [Meet the Gaza music teacher behind viral drone song](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/meet-the-gaza-music-teacher-behind-viral-drone-song/): A music teacher in Gaza has turned the sound of Israeli drones into a song honouring those killed in Israel’s genocide.
- [‘Children’ or ‘minors’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/children-or-minors/): Both ‘children’ and ‘minors’ technically mean the same thing, but there’s way more to the story.
- ['It's Getting Late...': Donald Trump Calls Trade With India 'One-Sided Relationship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/its-getting-late-donald-trump-calls-trade-with-india-one-sided-relationship-2/): Trump’s remarks came after PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in China amid tensions over US tariff hike.
- [Canadian PM Applauds Services Of Telangana's Yadagirigutta Temple In Special Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/01/canadian-pm-applauds-services-of-telanganas-yadagirigutta-temple-in-special-message/): The praise was delivered during the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyana Mahotsavam, held recently at the EY Centre in Ottawa
- [China Military Day Parade 2025: President Xi Jinping's Full Address In English | Chinese Army | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-military-day-parade-2025-president-xi-jinpings-full-address-in-english-chinese-army-n18g/): Experience the full English translation of President Xi Jinping’s powerful address during the China Military Day Parade 2025—a historic event showcasing China’s military strength and strategic vision. This parade marks a pivotal moment for the People’s Liberation Army, unveiling cutting-edge technology and a bold new chapter in China’s defense capabilities. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump ‘not concerned’ about China and Russia forming axis against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-not-concerned-about-china-and-russia-forming-axis-against-us/): Trump says Beijing and Moscow would never use military force against US due to its superior military.
- [China Victory Day Military Parade LIVE: Putin, Kim Jong Un Attend Xi's 'Victory Day' Event In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-victory-day-military-parade-live-putin-kim-jong-un-attend-xis-victory-day-event-in-beijing/): China Victory Day Military Parade 2025 Live Updates: Over 50,000 spectators are set to watch the parade, which includes aerial displays, marching platoons of PLA troops.
- [House Committee Releases Epstein Documents, Democrats Argue They Offer No New Information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/house-committee-releases-epstein-documents-democrats-argue-they-offer-no-new-information/): The document release comes shortly after the DOJ made public audio files and a transcript of Maxwell’s interview.
- [US House Panel Releases More Than 33,000 Pages Of Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-house-panel-releases-more-than-33000-pages-of-epstein-files/): The documents, which the DOJ has stated it will continue to produce while redacting victim identities and sensitive material, have been posted online for public review
- [Trump Confirms 11 Dead In US Attack On Drug-Smuggling Boat From Venezuela | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-confirms-11-dead-in-us-attack-on-drug-smuggling-boat-from-venezuela-watch/): Maduro has responded defiantly, vowing that Venezuela would resist any attempted US military intervention.
- ['One-Sided Relationship': Donald Trump Claims India Charged US 'Tremendous' Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/one-sided-relationship-donald-trump-claims-india-charged-us-tremendous-tariffs/): Donald Trump called US-India trade ties “one-sided,” accusing India of imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs while freely exporting to the US.
- [US House committee releases over 33,000 pages of Epstein-related records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-house-committee-releases-over-33000-pages-of-epstein-related-records/): Committee on Oversight and Government Reform publishes documents but two lawmakers push for ‘full release’ of files.
- [Trump says 11 killed in strike on alleged drug-carrying boat from Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-says-11-killed-in-strike-on-alleged-drug-carrying-boat-from-venezuela/): The US military attack comes as the US surges military presence in the Caribbean, risking an escalation with Venezuela.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,287](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1287/): Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘China Needs Us More’: Trump Shrugs Off Threat From Russia-China Ties After Xi-Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-needs-us-more-trump-shrugs-off-threat-from-russia-china-ties-after-xi-putin-meet/): Putin’s growing engagement with Xi is being closely watched by Western governments, particularly as the war in Ukraine continues without resolution.
- [Trump ‘Very Disappointed’ With Putin, Says Russia-Ukraine War ‘Makes No Sense'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-very-disappointed-with-putin-says-russia-ukraine-war-makes-no-sense/): In August, Trump publicly extended a deadline for Putin, allowing him “a couple of weeks” to initiate talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [Afghanistan thump Pakistan to lay down early T20 Asia Cup marker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/afghanistan-thump-pakistan-to-lay-down-early-t20-asia-cup-marker/): Haris Rauf fightback for Pakistan can’t mask heavy defeat by Afghanistan during tri-series ahead of cricket’s Asia Cup.
- [Cricket: India lose sponsor for T20 Asia Cup after online betting games ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/cricket-india-lose-sponsor-for-t20-asia-cup-after-online-betting-games-ban/): The ban by India’s government of online betting games has ended the national cricket team’s sponsorship by Dream11.
- [Will resolution on Gaza by genocide scholars make a difference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/will-resolution-on-gaza-by-genocide-scholars-make-a-difference/): The International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel is committing genocide.
- [At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan’s Quetta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/at-least-11-killed-in-explosion-at-political-rally-in-pakistans-quetta/): At least 22 killed in three separate attacks in Pakistani border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/were-going-in-trump-doubles-down-on-sending-national-guard-to-chicago/): Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
- [Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/children-journalists-among-105-killed-in-israeli-onslaught-in-gaza/): At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
- ['We Could Be A Third-World Country': Trump Fights Back After Court Ruling On Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/we-could-be-a-third-world-country-trump-fights-back-after-court-ruling-on-tariffs/): Trump criticised the federal judges who ruled against his tariff policies, referring to them as members of a “very liberal court.”
- [‘We’re Going In’: Trump On Sending National Guard Troops To ‘Hellhole’ Chicago | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/were-going-in-trump-on-sending-national-guard-troops-to-hellhole-chicago-watch/): Trump has repeatedly criticised Chicago’s crime levels throughout his presidency. He has described the city as a crime-ridden ‘hellhole’.
- [Massive Fire Engulfs Vacant Building In Downtown Baltimore, Disrupts Transit Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/massive-fire-engulfs-vacant-building-in-downtown-baltimore-disrupts-transit-services/): The fire has significantly disrupted public transportation in the downtown area.
- [Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala leave Bay FC for Saudi Women’s Al-Hilal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/nigerias-asisat-oshoala-leave-bay-fc-for-saudi-womens-al-hilal/): Former Barcelona forward and Ballon d’Or nominee Oshoala leaves San Francisco for Saudi Women’s League on free transfer.
- [US judge orders Google to share search data with competitors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-judge-orders-google-to-share-search-data-with-competitors/): The decision rejects prosecutors’ bid to make the internet giant sell off its popular Chrome browser.
- [Trump Dismisses Health Rumours In Oval Office Address, Calls Reports 'Fake News' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-dismisses-health-rumours-in-oval-office-address-calls-reports-fake-news-watch/): The rumours partly stemmed from a perceived lack of public activity over the weekend, which raised eyebrows in the current political climate.
- [Indonesia’s president to go ahead with China trip despite protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/indonesias-president-to-go-ahead-with-china-trip-despite-protests/): President Prabowo Subianto will attend the Victory Day parade in Beijing after initiating canceling his trip.
- [Gaza beach turns into overcrowded tent camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/gaza-beach-turns-into-overcrowded-tent-camp/): Gaza’s beaches once symbolised leisure and escape. Now, one particular beachfront is a makeshift camp for thousands.
- [Trump vows to deploy National Guard to more US cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-vows-to-deploy-national-guard-to-more-us-cities/): US President Donald Trump said he will continue deploying National Guard troops in cities such as Chicago and Baltimore.
- [Deadly blast hits rally in Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/deadly-blast-hits-rally-in-pakistani-city-of-quetta-officials-say/): The blast occurred during a rally organised by the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M).
- [Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing to attend China’s Victory Day celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/kim-jong-un-arrives-in-beijing-to-attend-chinas-victory-day-celebrations/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived to attend China’s largest-ever military parade to mark Victory Day.
- [France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad over killing of journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/france-issues-arrest-warrant-for-syrias-assad-over-killing-of-journalists/): A French court issues the warrants in connection with the 2012 bombing in Homs that killed two journalists.
- [Putin Doesn't Oppose Kyiv's EU Membership, Asks Slovakia to "Cut Off Ukraine's Energy Supplies" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-doesnt-oppose-kyivs-eu-membership-asks-slovakia-to-cut-off-ukraines-energy-supplies-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow has never opposed Ukraine joining the European Union but reiterated that Ukraine’s possible entry into NATO is unacceptable. He made these remarks during talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in China. Putin also asked Slovakia to “cut off Ukraine’s energy supplies.” He emphasized that Russia aims to […]
- [Trump Declares ‘Rocket City’ Alabama The New Space Command Headquarters | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-declares-rocket-city-alabama-the-new-space-command-headquarters-watch/): Space Command is responsible for critical military functions, including satellite-based navigation, secure troop communications, and early missile warning systems.
- [Blast In Pakistan’s Quetta Leaves 11 Dead, 30 Injured During Public Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/blast-in-pakistans-quetta-leaves-11-dead-30-injured-during-public-rally/): Authorities have launched a full investigation, though no group has yet claimed responsibility.
- [Valued At $40bn, Key For US Space Access, But SpaceX Wasn’t Always The Powerhouse It Is Now | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/valued-at-40bn-key-for-us-space-access-but-spacex-wasnt-always-the-powerhouse-it-is-now-4k/): Today, SpaceX dominates large parts of the space market from launch to satellites. In 2024, SpaceX conducted a record-breaking 134 orbital launches, more than double the amount of launches done by the next most prolific launch provider, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, according to science and technology consulting firm BryceTech. These 134 launches […]
- [Why is Bangladesh saying it can no longer host Rohingya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/why-is-bangladesh-saying-it-can-no-longer-host-rohingya/): Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is the world’s largest refugee camp. What future awaits the Rohingya refugees stuck there?
- [US appeals court allows Trump to peel back $20bn in clean energy grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-appeals-court-allows-trump-to-peel-back-20bn-in-clean-energy-grants/): The ruling overturns a lower-court decision that found Trump was impeding Congress’s power to allocate funding.
- [Russia, China ink deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/russia-china-ink-deal-to-build-new-gas-pipeline-as-they-deepen-energy-ties/): Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties.
- [Vogue’s Wintour taps successor to lead editorial at the iconic magazine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/vogues-wintour-taps-successor-to-lead-editorial-at-the-iconic-magazine/): Chloe Malle, who has been with the magazine for more than a decade, will take the top job even as Wintour stays on.
- [Suntory CEO resigns after purchase of potentially illegal supplements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/suntory-ceo-resigns-after-purchase-of-potentially-illegal-supplements/): The supplements allegedly contained THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, which is illegal in Japan.
- [Two Earthquakes In Two Days: Afghanistan Jolted Again As Death Toll Crosses 1,400, Many Missing | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/two-earthquakes-in-two-days-afghanistan-jolted-again-as-death-toll-crosses-1400-many-missing-4k/): An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a major earthquake in northern Afghanistan killed at least 1,400 people and caused widespread damage. The epicentre of the quake was 34 kilometres (21 miles) northeast of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province. A 6.0-magnitude quake struck late Sunday night in several provinces, […]
- ['Fortress On Wheels': Inside North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Bulletproof Train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/fortress-on-wheels-inside-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-bulletproof-train/): Kim’s train is no ordinary locomotive. According to experts, it is a heavily armoured vehicle designed for maximum safety
- ["Gaza War Hurting Israel" Trump Wary of Waning Congress Support, Bibi Mulls West Bank Annexation |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/gaza-war-hurting-israel-trump-wary-of-waning-congress-support-bibi-mulls-west-bank-annexation-4k/): The ongoing Gaza War is causing significant harm to Israel, impacting its security and politics. Former US President Trump has expressed concern over declining support in Congress, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering annexing parts of the West Bank amid the conflict’s intensification. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Sudan Landslide Kills Over 1,000, Wipes Out Darfur Village | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/sudan-landslide-kills-over-1000-wipes-out-darfur-village-video/): A landslide buried the Tarseen village after heavy rain. SLM/A fears up to 1,000 dead. The group urges UN and aid agencies for urgent rescue and recovery assistance.
- [France Issues Arrest Warrants Against Bashar al-Assad Over 2012 Homs Journalist Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/france-issues-arrest-warrants-against-bashar-al-assad-over-2012-homs-journalist-killings/): In addition to Bashar al-Assad, the warrants also target several high-ranking members of his regime.
- [Military Strength, Diplomatic Positioning, Historical Narrative: China's Grand Military Parade | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/military-strength-diplomatic-positioning-historical-narrative-chinas-grand-military-parade-4k/): China’s military parade will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the War of Resistance Against Japan. This will be a celebration of China’s victory in World War 2. It will be the fourth event since President Xi Jinping came to power. Yet the context today is strikingly different. At home, […]
- [Shipping To Civil Aviation: India, Singapore To Sign 5 Pacts As PM Wong Begins 3-Day Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/shipping-to-civil-aviation-india-singapore-to-sign-5-pacts-as-pm-wong-begins-3-day-visit/): On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Wong will hold wide-ranging talks
- [US Congressman Ro Khanna Slams Trump’s India Tariffs: ‘Can’t Let Ego Destroy Strategic Relationship’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-congressman-ro-khanna-slams-trumps-india-tariffs-cant-let-ego-destroy-strategic-relationship/): US Congressman Ro Khanna criticized Donald Trump for imposing high tariffs on Indian goods, warning it threatens US-India ties.
- [Kim Jong Un’s Heir Apparent? Daughter Seen With Him In China Ahead Of Beijing Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/kim-jong-uns-heir-apparent-daughter-seen-with-him-in-china-ahead-of-beijing-parade/): Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing with Kim Ju Ae for Xi Jinping’s Victory Day parade.
- [5 Injured In Stabbing Spree In France's Marseille, Suspect Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/5-injured-in-stabbing-spree-in-frances-marseille-suspect-killed/): A man stabbed five people in Marseille, leaving one critical, before being shot dead by police. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and alarming.
- [Putin says Trump admin ‘listening’ to Russia’s stance on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-says-trump-admin-listening-to-russias-stance-on-ukraine-war/): The Russian leader told the Slovak PM that Moscow and Washington had a ‘mutual understanding’ on how to end the war.
- [Kraft Heinz to split into two companies as financial struggles mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/kraft-heinz-to-split-into-two-companies-as-financial-struggles-mount/): The spinoff comes a decade after the two companies merged in efforts to boost growth.
- [Top genocide scholars say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/top-genocide-scholars-say-israel-is-committing-genocide-in-gaza/): The leading group of genocide scholars has agreed that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.
- [Belgium to recognise Palestinian state, impose sanctions on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/belgium-to-recognise-palestinian-state-impose-sanctions-on-israel/): Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot tells Al Jazeera his country will recognise Palestine as a state this month.
- [Peru pledges to investigate the ‘heinous’ killing of Indonesian diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/peru-pledges-to-investigate-the-heinous-killing-of-indonesian-diplomat/): Police say diplomat Zetro Leonardo Purba was shot three times as he bicycled home to his apartment in Lima, Peru.
- [US District Judge Releases Indiana Woman Who Posted Death Threats Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-district-judge-releases-indiana-woman-who-posted-death-threats-against-trump/): Nathalie Rose Jones of Big Apple was released under monitoring after threatening US President Donald Trump online.
- [Donald Trump To Announce US Space Command Move To Alabama? Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/donald-trump-to-announce-us-space-command-move-to-alabama-heres-what-we-know/): Donald Trump may announce moving US Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
- [Nestle CEO fired over undisclosed affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/nestle-ceo-fired-over-undisclosed-affair/): Sudden dismissal of Laurent Freixe after just one year in the job adds to Nestle’s woes, which include high tariffs.
- [The Bilbao Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/the-bilbao-effect/): How the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao helped reinvent a run-down Spanish port and created an urban revival.
- [Putin ‘Open To Cooperation’ As US Warns ‘All Options On Table’ Amid Russia’s Attacks On Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-open-to-cooperation-as-us-warns-all-options-on-table-amid-russias-attacks-on-ukraine-4k/): Putin is open to cooperation with the US amid ongoing tensions and attacks on Ukraine. The US has warned that “all options are on the table” in response to Russia’s actions.Watch video to know more! n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Joins PM Shehbaz Sharif In Meeting With China's Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-joins-pm-shehbaz-sharif-in-meeting-with-chinas-xi/): Munir, who became Field Marshal earlier this year, had previously met China’s Vice-President Han Zheng during his first visit to Beijing in July
- [Trump Overstepped Authority In California National Guard Deployment, Judge Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trump-overstepped-authority-in-california-national-guard-deployment-judge-rules/): A judge ruled Donald Trump overstepped by sending the National Guard to California, limiting military use in immigration protests under federal law.
- [Why is Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro on trial — and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/why-is-brazils-jair-bolsonaro-on-trial-and-whats-next/): Former Brazilian president in court along with seven others accused of failed power grab after 2022 election loss.
- [Signing Israel’s Solomon sparks fan outcry at Spain’s Villarreal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/signing-israels-solomon-sparks-fan-outcry-at-spains-villarreal/): Villarreal’s signing of Israel international Manor Solomon on transfer deadline day causes fan backlash.
- [Indonesian students demand release of arrested protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/indonesian-students-demand-release-of-arrested-protesters/): A student group in Gorontalo, Indonesia, is demanding the release of 11 protesters arrested during a demonstration.
- [Gaza kids return to class in tents as education system crumbles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/gaza-kids-return-to-class-in-tents-as-education-system-crumbles/): The start of September is no longer the start of the school year for most of Gaza’s children.
- [US judge declares Trump’s military deployment to Los Angeles illegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-judge-declares-trumps-military-deployment-to-los-angeles-illegal/): US District Judge Charles Breyer questioned Trump’s rationale that the Los Angeles protests constituted a ‘rebellion’.
- [Trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro enters verdict phase over alleged coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/trial-of-brazils-bolsonaro-enters-verdict-phase-over-alleged-coup-plot/): The former president is charged with five counts, including plotting the assassination of senior officials.
- [Why US navy deployment has Venezuela on red alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/why-us-navy-deployment-has-venezuela-on-red-alert/): Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has accused the US of planning a military takeover.
- [I survived the Gaza genocide only to witness firsthand Western complicity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/i-survived-the-gaza-genocide-only-to-witness-firsthand-western-complicity/): I was evacuated to France, where I saw the reason why the world is allowing my people to be slaughtered.
- [Israeli Entrepreneur Slams Coldplay’s Chris Martin Over Palestine Remarks: 'You're Better Than This'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/israeli-entrepreneur-slams-coldplays-chris-martin-over-palestine-remarks-youre-better-than-this/): Chris Martin’s inclusive message at Coldplay’s Wembley show sparked backlash from Yaron Samid, who accused him of prejudice against Israeli.
- [Pakistan PM Praises Putin’s ‘Balancing Act’, Calls Russia’s India Ties ‘Perfectly Fine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/pakistan-pm-praises-putins-balancing-act-calls-russias-india-ties-perfectly-fine/): Shehbaz Sharif assured Putin that Pakistan-Russia ties are complementary to Russia-India relations during a meeting on the sidelines of SCO summit.
- [From Quakes To War: Baba Vanga's 2025 Predictions That Came True And What She Warned For 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/from-quakes-to-war-baba-vangas-2025-predictions-that-came-true-and-what-she-warned-for-2026/): Baba Vanga’s 2025 predictions of earthquakes, conflict and economic turmoil echo real events like the Myanmar quake and Ukraine wa.
- [From Missiles To Mega Lasers: China To Flex Its New Weapons Before Putin At Military Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/from-missiles-to-mega-lasers-china-to-flex-its-new-weapons-before-putin-at-military-parade/): The parade marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II and is expected to be one of China’s largest displays of military power in years
- [US Expert Warns Of India-China-Russia Alliance Amid Trump Tariffs: 'Americans Can't Compete'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/us-expert-warns-of-india-china-russia-alliance-amid-trump-tariffs-americans-cant-compete/): US expert warns tariffs under Donald Trump are pushing India toward a closer alliance with China and Russia, as seen at the SCO summit.
- [Ireland intervenes after Gaza activist national beaten by German police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/ireland-intervenes-after-gaza-activist-national-beaten-by-german-police/): Kitty O’Brien attended a Berlin demonstration last week to protest against Israel’s targeted killing of Palestinians.
- [Families search for survivors under rubble after Afghan earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/families-search-for-survivors-under-rubble-after-afghan-earthquake/): Families are searching for loved ones under the rubble in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude 6 quake wiped villages.
- [The real crisis isn’t climate change, ecologist Sandra Diaz says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/the-real-crisis-isnt-climate-change-ecologist-sandra-diaz-says/): One of the world’s leading ecologists warns collapse of biodiversity, not just climate change, could undo civilization.
- [Depriving Palestinians of conditions of life “constitutes genocide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/depriving-palestinians-of-conditions-of-life-constitutes-genocide/): “You don’t need to just shoot someone for it to constitute genocide.”
- [Live: Protests in US capital as Trump pushes domestic troop deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/live-protests-in-us-capital-as-trump-pushes-domestic-troop-deployment/): US Congress returns to session amid renewed unrest; Chicago braces for possible federal troop deployment.
- [With $50mn US Bounty On His Head, Maduro Vows To Declare Venezuela A "Republic Of Arms" | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/with-50mn-us-bounty-on-his-head-maduro-vows-to-declare-venezuela-a-republic-of-arms-trump-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. His comments come as the US government is set to boost its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from […]
- [5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan Day After 1,400 Killed In Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-day-after-1400-killed-in-quake/): A 5.2 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan after a deadly 6.0 quake killed over 1,400 in Kunar and Nangarhar.
- [Protests Intensify In Indonesia Amid Military Deployment, Dozens Missing After Deadly Clashes | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/protests-intensify-in-indonesia-amid-military-deployment-dozens-missing-after-deadly-clashes-4k/): Deadly clashes between protesters and authorities have claimed eight lives in Indonesia, marking the worst outbreak of violence in the Southeast Asian nation in over two decades, as anti-government demonstrations escalated across the country.Protests began a week ago against the government’s spending priorities, such as enhanced perks for lawmakers, and escalated into rioting and looting […]
- [Putin Doesn't Oppose Ukraine Joining EU, Makes Zaporizhzhia 'Offer' To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-doesnt-oppose-ukraine-joining-eu-makes-zaporizhzhia-offer-to-us/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow had never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union. Putin also said he discussed with US President Trump a possible joint operation of the Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia controlled by Russian forces. . . . n18oc_crux
- [Mystery Bag Tossed From White House Bags Internet's Attention: 'Is Melania Escaping?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/mystery-bag-tossed-from-white-house-bags-internets-attention-is-melania-escaping/): A dark bag thrown from a White House window on Labor Day sparked security concerns and wild speculation online.
- [Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/burkina-faso-bans-homosexuality-as-a-crime-punishable-with-prison-fines/): In the new law, those found guilty of homosexuality could face a two- to five-year prison sentence.
- [The Druze-Bedouin clashes in Syria were not a sectarian conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/the-druze-bedouin-clashes-in-syria-were-not-a-sectarian-conflict/): A history of outside incitement and the present-day economic crisis and climate collapse have contributed to tensions.
- [Are tradwives rebranding feminism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/are-tradwives-rebranding-feminism/): The Stream examines the growing trend in the US in which women are turning to the traditional stay-at-home lifestyle.
- [Gender-row Olympic boxer Lin won’t compete at world championships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/gender-row-olympic-boxer-lin-wont-compete-at-world-championships/): Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif both set to miss boxing’s world championships amid ongoing gender row.
- [‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/i-felt-helpless-ethiopian-doctors-held-harassed-for-seeking-better-pay/): Among lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions
- [Why is France’s government on the brink of collapse, again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/why-is-frances-government-on-the-brink-of-collapse-again/): PM Francois Bayrou faces an uphill battle in securing support for his unpopular plans to shore up France’s finances.
- [What we know about Sudan’s deadly landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/what-we-know-about-sudans-deadly-landslide/): A landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur flattened the mountain village of Tarasin, with as many as 1,000 people feared dea
- [China’s Victory Day military parade: Who’s attending and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/chinas-victory-day-military-parade-whos-attending-and-why-it-matters/): Xi is hosting Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.
- [Anti-racism scholar’s career “ruined” by pro-Israel lobby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/anti-racism-scholars-career-ruined-by-pro-israel-lobby/): Randa Abdel-Fattah is an anti-racism scholar who lost an $870,000 research grant over her criticisms of Israel.
- [Putin Reveals Why Xi Fears Military Parade May Get ‘Spoiled’? Signs ‘Ambitious Deal’ With China| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/putin-reveals-why-xi-fears-military-parade-may-get-spoiled-signs-ambitious-deal-with-china-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Sept. 2) that their countries’ ties were at an “unprecedented level”, during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade.Meeting Xi on Tuesday (Sept. 2), Putin told him “our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russian-Chinese ties, which are currently at […]
- [France Issues Wartime-Style Order To Hospitals: Brace For ‘Major Engagement’ By 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/france-issues-wartime-style-order-to-hospitals-brace-for-major-engagement-by-2026/): France Health Ministry directs hospitals to prepare for a major crisis by March 2026.
- [Belgium Joins List Of Nations Recognising Palestine. Who Else Is On It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/belgium-joins-list-of-nations-recognising-palestine-who-else-is-on-it/): Belgium’s Foreign Minister confirmed that the formal recognition would be made during the UN General Assembly session, set to begin on September 9, in New York
- [Resignation, Tariffs And Wild Theories: Trump’s Big Speech Tonight Has World Guessing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/resignation-tariffs-and-wild-theories-trumps-big-speech-tonight-has-world-guessing/): Donald Trump set to make a major announcement tonight, sparking speculation on health, tariffs with India and a possible Russia–Ukraine peace deal.
- [Soldiers March Through Streets of Jakarta After Protests Turn Deadly, Leave 20 Missing in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/soldiers-march-through-streets-of-jakarta-after-protests-turn-deadly-leave-20-missing-in-indonesia/): At least 20 people were missing after violent protests erupted across Indonesia, a rights group reported on Sept. 2The unrest, sparked last week by ‘lavish’ perks given to lawmakers, has reportedly resulted in at least six deathsn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [177 Bridges, 5 Tunnels, Rivers & Hills: How Kim Jong Un’s Bulletproof Train Reached Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/177-bridges-5-tunnels-rivers-hills-how-kim-jong-uns-bulletproof-train-reached-beijing/): The train journey from Pyongyang to Beijing is notable not only for security but also politically, highlighting the close geography and historical ties between the two countries
- [Hug To Car Ride: PM Modi’s Interaction With Russia’s Putin At SCO Meet Breaks Chinese Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/02/hug-to-car-ride-pm-modis-interaction-with-russias-putin-at-sco-meet-breaks-chinese-internet/): On Chinese number one search engine, Baidu, the top trend read: “Modi and Putin hugged and chatted hand-in-hand.”
- [Nicaragua Slams Trump, Calls Warships Deployment Bid To "Overthrow Governments"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/nicaragua-slams-trump-calls-warships-deployment-bid-to-overthrow-governments/): On September 2, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega denounced US warships in the Caribbean, rejecting Washington’s claim of an anti-drug trafficking mission. He said the deployment is a “charade” meant “to intimidate Latin American governments,” the people, and “overthrow governments.” The Trump administration maintained the move targeted drug smuggling near Venezuela’s territorial waters. n18oc_crux
- [Why Did Trump Strike Tren De Aragua Vessel? Gang Of Hardened Criminals Formed In Prison Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/why-did-trump-strike-tren-de-aragua-vessel-gang-of-hardened-criminals-formed-in-prison-explained/): Tren de Aragua originated more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in Venezuela’s central state of Aragua
- [Trump’s Son Eric Tries Sumo Wrestling In Japan, Quickly Has A Career Realisation | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trumps-son-eric-tries-sumo-wrestling-in-japan-quickly-has-a-career-realisation-watch/): Eric Trump faced a Yokozuna in a sumo ring during his Tokyo trip. Here’s what happened next
- [Israeli Reservists Refuse Service As Gaza Offensive Looms, Call War "Morally Wrong"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israeli-reservists-refuse-service-as-gaza-offensive-looms-call-war-morally-wrong/): On September 2, Israeli reservists reported for duty, boosting ranks before a planned Gaza City offensive after nearly two years of war. Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, a group called “Soldiers for the Hostages” refused service, urging others not to enlist, demanding hostages’ return, war’s end, and alternative Palestinian leadership in Gaza. n18oc_crux
- [Sex Assault On Camilla, Brexit And King Charles’ Quirks: Big Revelations In New Royal Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/sex-assault-on-camilla-brexit-and-king-charles-quirks-big-revelations-in-new-royal-book/): Queen Camilla fought off a train assault as a teen, reveals a new book, which also details royal tensions with Boris Johnson, Brexit and the 2023 Coronation.
- [Man jailed for racial abuse of Ghana’s Williams in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/man-jailed-for-racial-abuse-of-ghanas-williams-in-la-liga/): The case is the latest incident of racial abuse in Spain’s top flight after numerous reports by Real Madrid’s Vinicius.
- [How false rumours of Trump’s untimely ‘death’ spread on social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/how-false-rumours-of-trumps-untimely-death-spread-on-social-media/): Amid speculation and misinformation about his health, President Donald Trump is well and playing golf.
- [Can Syria revive its oil wealth to help rebuild the nation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/can-syria-revive-its-oil-wealth-to-help-rebuild-the-nation/): Syria’s Deir Az Zor is rich in oil. But the eastern province has been devastated by years of civil war.
- [100 killed in one day including children queuing for water in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/100-killed-in-one-day-including-children-queuing-for-water-in-gaza/): Israel killed more than 100 Palestinians in one day in Gaza, including seven children.
- [After the quake, Afghanistan’s children face a crisis within a crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/after-the-quake-afghanistans-children-face-a-crisis-within-a-crisis/): Aid cuts have shuttered clinics and stalled relief; restore funding now to save lives.
- [Jeremy Corbyn to lead ‘Gaza tribunal’ into UK role in Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/jeremy-corbyn-to-lead-gaza-tribunal-into-uk-role-in-israels-war/): The UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory is among those set to contribute to the two-day event.
- [Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/mass-evacuations-in-pakistans-flooded-punjab-hit-300000-in-48-hours/): Pakistan began evacuations last month after India released water from overflowing dams into low-lying border regions.
- [Aerial video shows earthquake damage in Afghanistan’s Kunar province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/aerial-video-shows-earthquake-damage-in-afghanistans-kunar-province/): Villages flattened in southeastern Afghanistan after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck.
- [China stages huge military parade with Putin and Kim in attendance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-stages-huge-military-parade-with-putin-and-kim-in-attendance/): China held its largest ever military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since World War II, overseen by President Xi Jin
- [What does the falling birthrate mean for the British economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/what-does-the-falling-birthrate-mean-for-the-british-economy/): Fertility rate has hit an all-time low in England and Wales. How will this impact the country and what’s the solution?
- [Suspected suicide bomber kills 11 at Pakistan political rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/suspected-suicide-bomber-kills-11-at-pakistan-political-rally/): Pakistani police are investigating a suspected suicide bombing which tore through a rally in the city in Quetta.
- [Benefits ‘on the plate’: Big and small businesses eye growth in Mozambique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/benefits-on-the-plate-big-and-small-businesses-eye-growth-in-mozambique/): Path to development requires inclusion of Mozambican communities, says Antonio Grispos, secretary of state for commerce.
- [Israeli attacks disabled 21,000 Palestinian children in Gaza war, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israeli-attacks-disabled-21000-palestinian-children-in-gaza-war-un-says/): Estimated 132,000 children below the age of five are projected to be at risk of death from acute malnutrition by June.
- [Yudh Abhyas 2025: India, US Begin Joint Military Exercise In Alaska Amid Tariff Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/yudh-abhyas-2025-india-us-begin-joint-military-exercise-in-alaska-amid-tariff-row/): The armies of India and the United States began a joint military drill at Fort Wainwright in Alaska amid a strain in diplomatic ties over Donald Trump’s tariff hike.
- [Who Is Ariha Shah, 4-Year-Old Indian Girl Taken From Parents And Placed In German Foster Care?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/who-is-ariha-shah-4-year-old-indian-girl-taken-from-parents-and-placed-in-german-foster-care/): The MEA raised concerns about Ariha’s sudden transfer to specialized foster care in Germany, warning it could negatively impact her emotional and mental well-being
- [Kim Meets “Comrade Putin”, Vows To “Spare No Effort” As Russia Hails N. Korean Help In Kursk Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/kim-meets-comrade-putin-vows-to-spare-no-effort-as-russia-hails-n-korean-help-in-kursk-battle/): The Russian president thanked his North Korean counterpart for sending his soldiers to fight against Ukraine in Kursk. The statement was made as the two leaders met in Beijing after attending a military parade on China with leader Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un expressed willingness to “spare no effort” to help Moscow amid its […]
- [‘Humans May Live To 150’: Hot Mic Captures Putin, Xi Jinping Chat On Organ Transplants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/humans-may-live-to-150-hot-mic-captures-putin-xi-jinping-chat-on-organ-transplants/): Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discussed organ transplants and longevity at the Beijing parade, as caught on hot mic.
- [Israel Launches Advanced Military Surveillance Satellite, Expands Eyes in Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israel-launches-advanced-military-surveillance-satellite-expands-eyes-in-space/): Israel launched its Ofek 19 spy satellite on September 2, showcasing advanced surveillance technology. Defence Minister said the launch signaled enemies remain under constant watch. Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, Ofek 19 will join Israel’s operational constellation after testing, enhancing intelligence missions and reinforcing the nation’s technological and military superiority in space operations. n18oc_crux
- [Built 30 Years Ago, Why The F-22 Raptor Is Still The World's Best Air-To-Air Fighter Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/built-30-years-ago-why-the-f-22-raptor-is-still-the-worlds-best-air-to-air-fighter-jet/): The F-22 Raptor, built by Lockheed Martin, still outperforms the F-35 Lightning II and Russia’s Su-57 in air-to-air combat, remaining the benchmark for aerial supremacy.
- [US ‘Serves Notice’ To Maduro, Blows Up ‘Drug Boat’ Near Venezuela, Trains Marines To Land In… | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-serves-notice-to-maduro-blows-up-drug-boat-near-venezuela-trains-marines-to-land-in-4k/): President Donald Trump said US forces had attacked a boat carrying drugs to the United States Tuesday (Sept. 3), killing 11 “narcoterrorists” from a gang he alleged was controlled by leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Trump posted a video online of an open-topped speedboat carrying a number of people traveling on a body of water […]
- [Brazil's 'Love Motels' Are Swapping Sex Chairs For Conference Beds. Reason: Climate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/brazils-love-motels-are-swapping-sex-chairs-for-conference-beds-reason-climate/): Love motels in Belem are removing erotic decor to house COP30 delegates as hotel shortages and soaring prices hit the city ahead of the climate summit.
- [Is Kim Jong Un Grooming His Daughter Kim Ju Ae As Successor? Her Beijing Debut Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/is-kim-jong-un-grooming-his-daughter-kim-ju-ae-as-successor-her-beijing-debut-explained/): Kim Ju Ae’s first overseas appearance alongside her father in Beijing has revived speculation about North Korea’s dynastic succession and its future leadership
- [‘Apologise To India’: US Expert Blasts Trump Tariffs, Praises PM Modi’s ‘Pretty Smart’ Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/apologise-to-india-us-expert-blasts-trump-tariffs-praises-pm-modis-pretty-smart-diplomacy/): The US expert urged Donald Trump to remove steep tariffs on India and apologise, praising PM Modi’s smart diplomacy.
- [Explained: Why Indian Migrants Are At The Centre Of Australia’s Anti-Immigration Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/explained-why-indian-migrants-are-at-the-centre-of-australias-anti-immigration-protests/): Australian lawmakers condemned rallies in Sydney and Melbourne targeting Indian migrants and promoting far-right anti-immigration views.
- [What’s behind Donald Trump’s plan to move US Space Command to Alabama?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/whats-behind-donald-trumps-plan-to-move-us-space-command-to-alabama/): Trump has announced he will move the agency’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
- [Fried Rice, Mango Mousse Cake To Wine: What Was On The Menu For World Leaders In Beijing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/fried-rice-mango-mousse-cake-to-wine-what-was-on-the-menu-for-world-leaders-in-beijing/): From the menu to the attendees, here’s all you need to know about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts For 32nd Time Since 2024, Shoots Lava 330 Feet High | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts-for-32nd-time-since-2024-shoots-lava-330-feet-high-video/): Kilauea volcano erupted for the 32nd time since December 2024, sending lava 330 feet high from crater.
- [This Submarine Officer Defied A Nuke Order And Averted World War III](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/this-submarine-officer-defied-a-nuke-order-and-averted-world-war-iii/): Normally, launching an attack required approval from the captain and political officer. However, the presence of this high-ranking commander meant all three officers had to consent
- [Sudan appeals for aid after landslide kills more than 1,000 in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/sudan-appeals-for-aid-after-landslide-kills-more-than-1000-in-darfur/): Much of the affected region has become mostly inaccessible to the UN and aid groups.
- [The crippling financial costs of forced displacement in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/the-crippling-financial-costs-of-forced-displacement-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Moath Al-Kahlout breaks down the costs of forced displacement for Palestinians, ordered by Israel.
- [Zelenskyy on security guarantees shuttle as fighting rages in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/zelenskyy-on-security-guarantees-shuttle-as-fighting-rages-in-ukraine-war/): UK’s Starmer and France’s Macron will co-host a virtual meeting for the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Thursday
- [Crypto Venture Makes Trump Family $5 Billion Richer. What Is World Liberty Financial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/crypto-venture-makes-trump-family-5-billion-richer-what-is-world-liberty-financial/): World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, launched the WLFI token, boosting their paper wealth to nearly $5 billion.
- [China Flaunts Nuclear Missiles, Hypersonic Weapons At Huge Military Parade | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-flaunts-nuclear-missiles-hypersonic-weapons-at-huge-military-parade-photos/): China showcased advanced weapons like the DF-5C ICBM, YJ-17, CJ-20A, LY-1, and HSU-100 at a massive Tiananmen Square parade attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un
- [Finland President’s Reminder To Trump On SCO: West Risks ‘Losing The Game’ To Global South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/finland-presidents-reminder-to-trump-on-sco-west-risks-losing-the-game-to-global-south/): Finnish President Alexander Stubb warns the West risks losing influence to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation after the Tianjin summit.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Looks Stunned And Confused At China's Military Parade & SCO Summit | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-looks-stunned-and-confused-at-chinas-military-parade-sco-summit-4k-n18g/): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was caught in several stunned and confused moments during China’s grand Military Parade and the SCO Summit in Beijing. The viral footage shows Shehbaz seemingly overwhelmed amid the high-profile global leaders, raising questions about his stance and reactions on such a significant diplomatic occasion. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Robot Wolves, Guam Killers, Hypersonic Missiles: China Brings Out The Big Guns At Military Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/robot-wolves-guam-killers-hypersonic-missiles-china-brings-out-the-big-guns-at-military-parade/): The once-in-a-decade military parade turned into a weapons showcase, unveiling China’s new mix of nuclear missiles, hypersonics, drones and battlefield robots
- [Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Wilson Opens Up On Being Broke, Living With 3 Roommates: 'It's Cheaper'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/elon-musks-daughter-vivian-wilson-opens-up-on-being-broke-living-with-3-roommates-its-cheaper/): Wilson, the daughter of Musk with his first ex-wife Jennifer Justine, said it is cheaper for her to share the rented place with three roommates
- [Newsom Mocks Trump AGAIN ! | Uses Modi, Putin, Xi Summit to Launch Political Missiles | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/newsom-mocks-trump-again-uses-modi-putin-xi-summit-to-launch-political-missiles-4k-n18g/): California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again taken a sharp swipe at former President Donald Trump, this time on the global stage. Speaking during a high-profile summit attended by leaders like Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping, Newsom didn’t hold back—mocking Trump’s foreign policy, leadership style, and global alliances. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Earphone Blunder To VPN Trick: Shehbaz Sharif’s Greatest Hits Of Self-Humiliation | Top 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/earphone-blunder-to-vpn-trick-shehbaz-sharifs-greatest-hits-of-self-humiliation-top-5/): In the latest episode, Sharif was seen struggling to wear his earphones as Putin tried to guide him with hand gestures
- [Trump says US strike targeted Venezuelan drug smuggling boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-says-us-strike-targeted-venezuelan-drug-smuggling-boat/): Donald Trump says a US strike has killed 11 ‘narcoterrorists’ from a Venezuelan gang smuggling drugs in the Caribbean.
- [China Unveils New Ballistic Missile: Peace Parade or Power Play? | China Military Parade | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-unveils-new-ballistic-missile-peace-parade-or-power-play-china-military-parade-4k-n18g/): In a spectacle watched around the world, China unveiled its latest next-generation ballistic missile during the 2025 China Military Parade—a moment that has triggered widespread debate. Was this a celebration of peace or a chilling demonstration of military dominance? n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘We Don’t Fear…’ China Holds Military Parade, Trump Cries ‘Anti-US Conspiracy’ By Xi, Putin, Kim |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/we-dont-fear-china-holds-military-parade-trump-cries-anti-us-conspiracy-by-xi-putin-kim-4k/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade of military might in Beijing on Wednesday (Sept. 3), capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West.In unprecedented scenes, Xi shook both their hands and chatted with the pair as […]
- [Punjab Floods: ‘Disaster-Hit’ Punjab Struggles To Cope With Catastrophic Conditions | 4K | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/punjab-floods-disaster-hit-punjab-struggles-to-cope-with-catastrophic-conditions-4k-n18v/): Punjab has been officially declared a ‘disaster-hit’ state as relentless floods continue to wreak havoc across the region. Torrential rains have submerged villages, damaged infrastructure, and displaced thousands, leaving the state in a dire humanitarian crisis. Entire communities are stranded without access to clean water, food, or shelter, as rescue teams race against time to […]
- [US-Venezuela War Begins? Trump’s Troops Bomb A Boat With “Lot of Drugs” Near Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-venezuela-war-begins-trumps-troops-bomb-a-boat-with-lot-of-drugs-near-caracas/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nuclear Ballistic Missiles, Underwater Drones, Laser Weapons: China's Mighty Military Parade | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/nuclear-ballistic-missiles-underwater-drones-laser-weapons-chinas-mighty-military-parade-4k/): China hosted a massive military parade in the heart of Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles and giant underwater drones at the parade which was attended by Russia’s Vladimir Putin […]
- [China Military Parade Stages A Platform For A New World Order? | Xi, Putin & Kim Jong-Un | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-stages-a-platform-for-a-new-world-order-xi-putin-kim-jong-un-4k-n18g/): China’s 2025 Military Parade wasn’t just a display of cutting-edge weapons—it may have been a statement of global power realignment. With President Xi Jinping hosting Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un, the event showcased more than missiles and might—it signaled the emergence of a possible new world order. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [World News Live Updates: AI Fakes and Misinformation Circulate Online Following Afghanistan Quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/world-news-live-updates-ai-fakes-and-misinformation-circulate-online-following-afghanistan-quake/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/rescuers-race-to-find-afghan-quake-survivors-as-death-toll-rises/): The UN cites rising earthquake toll, with rescue challenges persisting as the Taliban government appeals for help.
- [UN watchdog finds uranium at alleged Syrian nuclear site from al-Assad era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/un-watchdog-finds-uranium-at-alleged-syrian-nuclear-site-from-al-assad-era/): The IAEA has urged Syria to cooperate fully over allegations it had been building a covert nuclear reactor at the site.
- [How much do India, Russia, China trade and what goods do they buy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/how-much-do-india-russia-china-trade-and-what-goods-do-they-buy/): Trade among India, China and Russia is valued at $452bn in goods. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.
- [Putin, Kim meet in Beijing; Kremlin says Russia not plotting against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/putin-kim-meet-in-beijing-kremlin-says-russia-not-plotting-against-us/): The Russian president and the North Korean leader travel to the talks together in the same car after a formal reception.
- [Cyclist Chris Froome’s crash caused life-threatening heart injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/cyclist-chris-froomes-crash-caused-life-threatening-heart-injury/): Crash that saw Froome airlifted to hospital left four-time Tour de France champ with life-threatening injury to heart.
- [Xi, Putin, Kim's Viral Get-Together At China Military Parade: Shift In Global Balance Of Power? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-putin-kims-viral-get-together-at-china-military-parade-shift-in-global-balance-of-power-4k/): Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the re-election of Donald Trump have combined to bring Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un together in what many are calling a dramatic redrawing of the global balance of power. On September 3, the three men led a group of more than 20 world leaders as they strode towards […]
- [Xi’s Open Dare To ‘Bully’ US From Military Parade? Says China “Does Not Fear…” | Victory Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xis-open-dare-to-bully-us-from-military-parade-says-china-does-not-fear-victory-day/): The Chinese president, on Sept. 3, declared the country a “great nation” that “does not fear violence” as he declared open the military parade. He also called on humanity to choose between peace and war as well as dialogue and confrontation, seen as a veiled dig at the US. n18oc_crux
- [‘You Plot...’, Trump’s Big China Accusation As Xi Holds Military Parade With Putin, Kim By His Side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/you-plot-trumps-big-china-accusation-as-xi-holds-military-parade-with-putin-kim-by-his-side/): The Chinese president was flanked by his Russian and North Korean counterparts, as Beijing launched its largest-ever military parade. China showcased growing firepower and geopolitical clout as leaders from more than 20 nations attended the parade. Meanwhile, the US accused Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin of conspiring against America during their time […]
- [Making America Great Again? Critics Shred Trump's Foreign Policy With Modi-Putin-Xi Power Frame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/making-america-great-again-critics-shred-trumps-foreign-policy-with-modi-putin-xi-power-frame/): India’s SCO participation, even as Trump continues to slam the country’s ‘unfair advantage’ in trade, was a message: We will not be arm-twisted into choosing between East & West
- [Xi Jinping Oversees Massive Military Parade In Beijing With Putin And Kim Jong Un In Attendance | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-jinping-oversees-massive-military-parade-in-beijing-with-putin-and-kim-jong-un-in-attendance-4k/): China flexed its military muscle at a huge military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, displaying its latest generation of stealth fighters, tanks and ballistic missiles amid a highly choreographed cast of thousands. The parade through Tiananmen Square was overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is […]
- [Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-jinping-leads-beijing-parade-displaying-chinas-military-power/): Beijing holds a grand military parade, showcasing new hardware before world leaders at Tiananmen Square.
- [Xi, Putin and Kim seen together for first time at China parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-putin-and-kim-seen-together-for-first-time-at-china-parade/): Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia and North Korea’s leaders to a huge military parade in Beijing.
- [Asia Cup 2025: Full match schedule, teams, format and India vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/asia-cup-2025-full-match-schedule-teams-format-and-india-vs-pakistan/): When will India play Pakistan, and where? Which teams are in? Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the T20 tournament’s schedule.
- [UNIFIL says Israeli drones drop grenades close to peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/unifil-says-israeli-drones-drop-grenades-close-to-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): ‘This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets’ since November ceasefire, UNIFIL says.
- [LIVE: Europe’s response on Gaza a ‘failure’ as Israel continues attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/live-europes-response-on-gaza-a-failure-as-israel-continues-attacks/): Israeli forces kill at least 13 people across Gaza since dawn.
- [Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/thailands-acting-pm-moves-to-dissolve-parliament-amid-leadership-bid/): Move comes days after Thai court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
- [Why did genocide scholars association say Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/why-did-genocide-scholars-association-say-israels-war-on-gaza-is-genocide/): The world’s leading genocide scholars have declared that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. 
- [Women’s groups gather in front of parliament in Indonesia amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/womens-groups-gather-in-front-of-parliament-in-indonesia-amid-protests/): Amnesty International has said the increasing number of deaths from the government crackdown is ‘alarming’.
- [Hope fades for finding survivors after Afghan quake kills more than 1,400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/hope-fades-for-finding-survivors-after-afghan-quake-kills-more-than-1400/): Many victims remain trapped under the rubble, as emergency services have difficulty reaching remote villages.
- [Balochistan Bomb Horror: Suicide Bomber Strikes Political Rally, 25 Dead | Pakistan | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/balochistan-bomb-horror-suicide-bomber-strikes-political-rally-25-dead-pakistan-4k-n18g/): A devastating suicide bombing has rocked Balochistan, Pakistan, leaving at least 25 people dead and dozens more critically injured. The attack targeted a political rally in Mastung district, where hundreds had gathered ahead of local elections. Eyewitnesses describe a scene of chaos, with the explosion ripping through the crowd without warning. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Trump Overrides Biden’s Order On Space Command Headquarters | 'Operate From Alabama Now' | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-overrides-bidens-order-on-space-command-headquarters-operate-from-alabama-now-4k-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has officially overridden President Joe Biden’s decision on the location of the U.S. Space Command Headquarters, ordering its relocation to Huntsville, Alabama. The controversial move reverses the Biden administration’s earlier choice to keep the HQ in Colorado Springs, sparking political backlash and reigniting debates over defense strategy, state favoritism, and military […]
- [UN Pleads For More Aid To Support Devastated Afghanistan | Earthquake In Afghanistan | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/un-pleads-for-more-aid-to-support-devastated-afghanistan-earthquake-in-afghanistan-4k-n18g/): The United Nations has urgently called for increased international aid to help Afghanistan recover from the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread destruction and loss of life. With millions affected and infrastructure severely damaged, the UN warns that current funding is insufficient to meet the overwhelming humanitarian needs across the country. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Harley Davidson: Bike’s Model-Wise Price Breakdown Amid Trump’s Recycled Tariff Argument](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/harley-davidson-bikes-model-wise-price-breakdown-amid-trumps-recycled-tariff-argument/): India reduced motorcycle import duties in the 2025 Union Budget and later considered scrapping them for bikes above 750cc.
- [Trump Explodes Over China’s Military Parade: ‘Enemies Are Conspiring!’ | Xi Jinping | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-explodes-over-chinas-military-parade-enemies-are-conspiring-xi-jinping-4k-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fiery response after witnessing China’s massive 2025 military parade, where President Xi Jinping hosted global adversaries including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. In a scathing address, Trump accused these powers of “conspiring against the U.S.” and warned of the emergence of a hostile alliance aimed at challenging […]
- [Apple Bengaluru Store Opens: Apple’s Indian Expansion Gets Real | IPhone 17 | Tim Cook | 4K | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/apple-bengaluru-store-opens-apples-indian-expansion-gets-real-iphone-17-tim-cook-4k-n18v/): Apple has officially opened its cutting-edge retail store in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in the tech giant’s growing commitment to India. The sleek, glass-fronted store combines Apple’s signature minimalist architecture with uniquely Indian design elements, creating a space that is both premium and culturally relevant. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Djokovic to play Alcaraz in US Open semifinal after defeating Fritz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/djokovic-to-play-alcaraz-in-us-open-semifinal-after-defeating-fritz/): Novak Djokovic beat local favourite Taylor Fritz to set up a blockbuster semifinal clash with No 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz.
- [Two Hyderabad Students Killed In UK Road On Way Back From Ganesh Immersion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/two-hyderabad-students-killed-in-uk-road-on-way-back-from-ganesh-immersion/): The two drivers, Gopichand Batamekala and Manohar Sabbani, have been taken into custody in connection with the collision.
- [Hundreds of US military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/hundreds-of-us-military-lawyers-to-serve-as-temporary-immigration-judges/): Head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association says plan similar to having ‘a cardiologist do a hip replacement’.
- [Trump Orders Military Strike On Venezuela: 11 Dead in Drug War Clash | US Military | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-orders-military-strike-on-venezuela-11-dead-in-drug-war-clash-us-military-4k-n18g/): In a stunning escalation of the ongoing War on Drugs, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly authorized a military strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel, leaving 11 individuals dead. The vessel, believed to be operated by a transnational narco-trafficking network, was intercepted and destroyed in a high-risk maritime operation conducted by U.S. military forces. […]
- [India US Trade Pact Updates | Piyush Goyal: India eyes a trade pact with the U.S by November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/india-us-trade-pact-updates-piyush-goyal-india-eyes-a-trade-pact-with-the-u-s-by-november/): Amid India-U.s Trade tensionsPiyush Goyal: India eyes a trade pact with the U.S by November n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Claims Tariffs Killed Harley-Davidson In India. Here's What Actually Drove The Iconic Brand Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-claims-tariffs-killed-harley-davidson-in-india-heres-what-actually-drove-the-iconic-brand-out/): Harley’s, with average price of Rs 5 lakh–Rs 50 lakh, was forced to exit due to low demand and business unviability, as India’s two-wheeler market is dominated by affordable bikes
- [Pakistani PM’s Headphone Goof-Up At SCO Gives Déjà Vu, Leaves Putin Laughing Again | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/pakistani-pms-headphone-goof-up-at-sco-gives-deja-vu-leaves-putin-laughing-again-watch/): The moment in which Putin was seen smiling at Sharif and, at one point, trying to show his Pakistani counterpart how to put on headphones, is going viral on social media.
- [J&K Floods Sweep Through Neighborhoods Causing Mass Destruction, Rescue Ops Underway | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/jk-floods-sweep-through-neighborhoods-causing-mass-destruction-rescue-ops-underway-4k-n18g/): Devastating floods have swept through parts of Jammu & Kashmir, submerging homes, cutting off entire villages, and triggering widespread panic. Heavy rainfall over the past several days has caused rivers to overflow, leading to landslides, road collapses, and massive destruction across low-lying neighborhoods. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Because PM Modi Didn't Nominate Trump For Nobel': US Congressman Ro Khanna Slams India Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/because-pm-modi-didnt-nominate-trump-for-nobel-us-congressman-ro-khanna-slams-india-tariffs/): Ro Khanna slammed Donald Trump for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian imports, calling them harsher than those on China and a threat to three decades of bipartisan US-India ties.
- [Why China’s Victory Day Parade Matters: A Look At The Latest Weapons Unveiled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/why-chinas-victory-day-parade-matters-a-look-at-the-latest-weapons-unveiled/): From laser weapons to hypersonic missiles, J-35 stealth fighters, the parade unveiled technologies that could redefine warfare, while signalling a defiant challenge to the West
- [OpenAI announces parental controls for ChatGPT after teen’s suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/openai-announces-parental-controls-for-chatgpt-after-teens-suicide/): AI company announces changes amid growing concern over the impact of chatbots on young people’s mental health.
- [US Open: Carlos Alcaraz cruises into 2025 semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-open-carlos-alcaraz-cruises-into-2025-semifinals/): Alcaraz dominated Czech player Jiri Lehecka in the quarters, with the Spaniard yet to lose a set at this year’s event.
- [Some 400 Indonesian school children fall ill after eating free school meals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/some-400-indonesian-school-children-fall-ill-after-eating-free-school-meals/): Indonesia President Prabowo’s free meals programme hit by more mass illness as protests against government rock country.
- [China’s Xi oversees massive military parade with Putin, Kim in attendance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/chinas-xi-oversees-massive-military-parade-with-putin-kim-in-attendance/): China’s full military might was on display in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square where thousands of troops marched in parade.
- [Tanks, Missiles, Troops, Fighter Jets & More | China's Military Parade 2025 | Xi Jinping| 4K| N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/tanks-missiles-troops-fighter-jets-more-chinas-military-parade-2025-xi-jinping-4k-n18g/): Watch China’s most powerful military parade to date — now in stunning 4K. From roaring fighter jets to massive battle tanks, high-speed missile launchers, robotic drones, and tens of thousands of PLA troops, this is a showcase of sheer military precision and strength. Held in Beijing’s iconic Tiananmen Square, the 2025 China Military Parade was […]
- [Xi Jinping Unveils China’s Most Lethal Weapons Yet | China Military Parade 2025 | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-jinping-unveils-chinas-most-lethal-weapons-yet-china-military-parade-2025-4k-n18g/): President Xi Jinping has unveiled China’s most lethal and advanced military weapons yet at the 2025 China Military Parade, in what’s being called the most powerful and symbolic display of force in modern Chinese history. With global eyes on Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) rolled out hypersonic missiles, carrier-killer DF-21D systems, AI-powered drones, stealth […]
- [India Issues Flood Warning To Pakistan Over Sutlej Despite Suspension Of Data Sharing: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/india-issues-flood-warning-to-pakistan-over-sutlej-despite-suspension-of-data-sharing-report/): India had suspended the routine exchange of hydrological data with Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people
- [Why Did Xi Bring Kim, Putin Together In Beijing And What Does It Tell The West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/why-did-xi-bring-kim-putin-together-in-beijing-and-what-does-it-tell-the-west/): In a dramatic show of diplomatic defiance, China hosted Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin at its largest military parade in years. Is this the beginning of a new anti-West alliance?
- [China Military Parade 2025: Xi Jinping's Flexes It Military Power | Chinese Army | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-2025-xi-jinpings-flexes-it-military-power-chinese-army-4k-n18g/): Get ready for an epic showcase of military strength as China rolls out its most advanced weaponry and disciplined troops during the China Military Parade 2025. In stunning 4K clarity, witness President Xi Jinping flexing China’s military power like never before, highlighting the rapid modernization and technological leaps of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). n18oc_world […]
- [Russia In Talks To Supply More S-400 Missile Systems To India Amid Trump Tariffs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/russia-in-talks-to-supply-more-s-400-missile-systems-to-india-amid-trump-tariffs-report/): Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, confirmed that India, already operating the S-400, is discussing new supplies.
- ["We’re Going In" Donald Trump Doubles Down On Sending National Guard To "Hell Hole" Chicago | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/were-going-in-donald-trump-doubles-down-on-sending-national-guard-to-hell-hole-chicago-4k/): President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to sending the National Guard to Chicago, Illinois, as he continues to portray Democrat-run cities as overrun by crime. In an Oval Office appearance, Trump was asked about the possibility of a troop deployment to Chicago, the country’s third-largest city by population. “We’re going in. I didn’t say when, […]
- [Trump Says US Military Hit A Boat Carrying Drugs From Venezuela, 11 "Narcoterrorists" Killed | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-says-us-military-hit-a-boat-carrying-drugs-from-venezuela-11-narcoterrorists-killed-4k/): President Donald Trump said the US has carried out a strike against a drug-carrying vessel in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 “Narcoterrorists”. He said the US military operation had targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump said the vessel was in international waters and was transporting illegal narcotics bound for the US. […]
- ['Hope Americans Are Honoured': Trump Accuses Xi, Kim, Putin Of Conspiring Against US In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/hope-americans-are-honoured-trump-accuses-xi-kim-putin-of-conspiring-against-us-in-china/): Donald Trump accused Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un of conspiring against the US as they gathered in Beijing for a World War II anniversary parade.
- [Why India Sent Earthquake Aid To Afghanistan Via Kabul And Not Delhi | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/why-india-sent-earthquake-aid-to-afghanistan-via-kabul-and-not-delhi-explained/): EAM Jaishankar said earthquake relief was sent via Kabul, sparking debate as some users wrongly claimed India didn’t dispatch aid from Delhi like during Turkey, Syria disasters
- [23-minute standing ovation at Hind Rajab film premiere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/23-minute-standing-ovation-at-hind-rajab-film-premiere/): ‘Free Palestine,’ There was a 23-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab
- [‘Their Failure, Not Ours’: Afghanistan’s Defence Minister Tears Into Pakistan For Security Lapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/their-failure-not-ours-afghanistans-defence-minister-tears-into-pakistan-for-security-lapses/): In an interview, Mullah Yaqoob dismissed Islamabad’s repeated allegations against Afghanistan as ‘excuses to cover up its own weaknesses’
- ['About Alaska Negotiations': Putin Reveals His Talks With PM Modi During Car Ride in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/about-alaska-negotiations-putin-reveals-his-talks-with-pm-modi-during-car-ride-in-china/): Vladimir Putin said he discussed the Alaska Summit negotiations with PM Modi while travelling together in his AURUS limousine during the Tianjin SCO Summit in China.
- [Google told to pay $425m for breaching millions of users’ privacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/google-told-to-pay-425m-for-breaching-millions-of-users-privacy/): US tech giant says jury decision misunderstands its products and it will appeal.
- [YJ-21 Missile: China’s Hypersonic ‘Warship Killer’ Is 6X The Speed of Sound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/yj-21-missile-chinas-hypersonic-warship-killer-is-6x-the-speed-of-sound/): The YJ-21 fits PLAN’s new HT-1E Universal VLS, enabling deployment from islands and boosting strike flexibility for China’s surface task forces across air and sea domains
- [Is She North Korea’s Next Ruler? Meet Kim Jong-Un's Teen Daughter Whose China Debut Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/is-she-north-koreas-next-ruler-meet-kim-jong-uns-teen-daughter-whose-china-debut-sparks-buzz/): At 10, Ju-ae appeared with Kim Jong-un at a missile launch. At 13, she stole the spotlight in China’s Victory Day parade, joining the VVIP line-up with Xi, Putin and world leaders
- [At Canberra’s Lunar Rock Exhibit, You’re Just One Touch Away From The Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/at-canberras-lunar-rock-exhibit-youre-just-one-touch-away-from-the-moon/): The lunar touchstone on display is a basalt rock collected during NASA’s 1972 Apollo 17 mission. It’s the only touchable Moon rock in Southern Hemisphere & one of just 11 worldwide
- [US Open: Sinner dominates Musetti to set up semifinal with Auger-Aliassim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-open-sinner-dominates-musetti-to-set-up-semifinal-with-auger-aliassim/): Top-seed Jannik Sinner cruised through the semifinals, losing only seven games to Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti.
- [Why France May Be Headed For Another Government Collapse | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/why-france-may-be-headed-for-another-government-collapse-explained/): A budget vote on September 8 could topple France’s government, again. Here’s what PM Bayrou proposed, who’s opposing it, and what President Emmanuel Macron can do next
- ['Miss Mumbai Police': Indian Blogger On World Tour Slams British Cops After Bike Gets Stolen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/miss-mumbai-police-indian-blogger-on-world-tour-slams-british-cops-after-bike-gets-stolen/): The disheartened blogger said that it was not just a bike but his dream, passion, soul, and home. It got stolen while he went to have breakfast after parking it in Wollaton Park.
- [Vance Vs Trump: JD Vance Breaks with Trump on Chicago Troop Deployment: ‘No Troops Yet’ | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/vance-vs-trump-jd-vance-breaks-with-trump-on-chicago-troop-deployment-no-troops-yet-4k-n18g/): Tensions rise within GOP ranks as Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance publicly breaks from Donald Trump over the proposed troop deployment to Chicago amidst escalating urban violence. While Trump has repeatedly pushed for military intervention to restore order, Vance struck a contrasting tone, stating firmly: “No Troops Yet.” n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Consider It Brotherly Debt’: Kim Jong Un Vows Protection Of Russian Sovereignty Amid Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/consider-it-brotherly-debt-kim-jong-un-vows-protection-of-russian-sovereignty-amid-ukraine-war/): Kim Jong Un met Vladimir Putin in Beijing and extended support in Russian war in Ukraine.
- [Peru court hands ex-President Toledo new 13-year corruption sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/peru-court-hands-ex-president-toledo-new-13-year-corruption-sentence/): Alejandro Toledo is one of five former Peruvian presidents jailed in recent years as political turbulence continues.
- [Asim Munir To Stay Army Chief Until 2035? Pakistan's Top Brass Mulls 10-Year Power Plan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/asim-munir-to-stay-army-chief-until-2035-pakistans-top-brass-mulls-10-year-power-plan-exclusive/): At a closed-door meeting, Nawaz Sharif, Munir, Shehbaz Sharif and others agreed on a 10-year ‘continuity of the system’ plan to provide a stable environment for foreign investments
- [LIVE: Hamas says ready for truce deal as Israel pounds Gaza City overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/live-hamas-says-ready-for-truce-deal-as-israel-pounds-gaza-city-overnight/): The Israeli military has continued its intense assault on northern Gaza City with a series of deadly overnight attacks.
- [Experts call on US Health Secretary RFK Jr to resign over misinformation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/experts-call-on-us-health-secretary-rfk-jr-to-resign-over-misinformation/): Health experts said Kennedy’s ‘repeated efforts to undermine science and public health’ left Americans ‘less safe’.
- [‘No Foreign Military Intervention’: Russia As EU Mulls Boots On The Ground In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/no-foreign-military-intervention-russia-as-eu-mulls-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine/): European nations are mulling deployment of their military in Ukraine to deter any future Russian aggression — something which Moscow has objected to, according to reports.
- [Trump Threatens To Crush Trade Pacts If Tariffs Are Overturned, 'No Tariffs, No Deals' | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-threatens-to-crush-trade-pacts-if-tariffs-are-overturned-no-tariffs-no-deals-4k-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a blunt warning to global trade partners, declaring that the U.S. may crush existing trade pacts if international or domestic rulings move to overturn key tariff structures. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Calls Epstein Case A 'Democrat Hoax', Says Should Instead Talk About Him Ending 7 Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-calls-epstein-case-a-democrat-hoax-says-should-instead-talk-about-him-ending-7-wars/): Donald Trump dismissed the Jeffrey Epstein case files as a “Democrat hoax,” claiming the issue is meant to distract from his administration’s achievements.
- [Trump Directs Pentagon To Prepare For Military Restructuring As Russia, China Get Closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-directs-pentagon-to-prepare-for-military-restructuring-as-russia-china-get-closer/): Trump has accused China, Russia, and North Korea of conspiring against the United States as Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided over a massive military parade in Bejing.
- [Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/australia-to-send-hundreds-to-nauru-in-1-6bn-migrant-resettlement-deal/): The Pacific island will resettle up to 354 former detainees Canberra says have ‘no legal right to remain in Australia’.
- [Russia says it will not discuss foreign troops in Ukraine in ‘any format’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/russia-says-it-will-not-discuss-foreign-troops-in-ukraine-in-any-format/): Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says deployment of a post-conflict security force would be ‘fundamentally unacceptable’.
- [India Stood Its Ground Against Trump & Changed the World: Modi Wins Worldwide Respect | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/india-stood-its-ground-against-trump-changed-the-world-modi-wins-worldwide-respect-4k-n18g/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being hailed globally for his firm stance during past diplomatic tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly in matters of trade, defense, and international sovereignty. Modi’s assertive approach showcased India’s rising global influence and refusal to be pressured by even the world’s most powerful nations. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['If We're Unhappy...': Trump Hints At New Sanctions On Russia Over Putin's Decision To End Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/if-were-unhappy-trump-hints-at-new-sanctions-on-russia-over-putins-decision-to-end-ukraine-war/): Trump’s comments came after Putin vowed to carry on fighting in Ukraine if a peace deal cannot be reached.
- [World News Live Updates: Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Political Rally Kills 13, Wounds 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/world-news-live-updates-suicide-bombing-at-pakistan-political-rally-kills-13-wounds-30/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Naomi Osaka defeats Karolina Muchova to reach US Open semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/naomi-osaka-defeats-karolina-muchova-to-reach-us-open-semifinal/): Osaka returns to semis for the first time since 2020, while Amanda Anisimova gets Wimbledon revenge against Iga Swiatek.
- [Luxury Yacht Worth Nearly $1M Sinks Minutes After Launch, Owner Jumped Into Sea | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/luxury-yacht-worth-nearly-1m-sinks-minutes-after-launch-owner-jumped-into-sea-video/): Dolce Vento, a new 85-foot luxury yacht worth 9,40,000 dollars, sank off Zonguldak in Eregli just 15 minutes into its maiden voyage. Check the viral video here.
- ['You Can't Use Such Terms': In Veiled Jibe At US, Putin Warns Against Punitive Tone With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/you-cant-use-such-terms-in-veiled-jibe-at-us-putin-warns-against-punitive-tone-with-india/): Vladimir Putin, on a visit to China, urged the use of respectful language in global trade, indirectly slamming the US tariffs on India and China.
- [US Judge Reverses $ 2.6 Billion Harvard Funding Cuts By Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-judge-reverses-2-6-billion-harvard-funding-cuts-by-trump-administration/): The judge dismissed ‘antisemitism’ allegations by the Trump administration and referred to the allegations as ‘ideologically-motivated’.
- [White House Under Fire: GOP Rep Slams Epstein-Related Comments | Trump | US News | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/white-house-under-fire-gop-rep-slams-epstein-related-comments-trump-us-news-4k-n18g/): The White House is under intense scrutiny after a senior GOP Representative blasted the administration for its comments related to Jeffrey Epstein. In a fiery exchange, the lawmaker accused the White House of dodging accountability and downplaying serious questions surrounding Epstein’s connections and influence. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,288](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1288/): Here are the key events on day 1,288 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [At least 60 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/at-least-60-dead-after-boat-sinks-in-nigeria-officials-say/): Niger State emergency rescue officials said the overloaded vessel sunk after striking a submerged tree stump.
- [JD Vance Clarifies 'No Immediate Plans' For National Guard Deployment In Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/jd-vance-clarifies-no-immediate-plans-for-national-guard-deployment-in-chicago/): The president has limited power to deploy National Guard in states like Illinois without the consent of the governor.
- [‘Shameful’: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse push for US transparency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/shameful-survivors-of-jeffrey-epsteins-abuse-push-for-us-transparency/): Some survivors spoke publicly for the first time in an event on Capitol Hill, in support of a bill to release files.
- [Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: What we know about the cause and victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/lisbons-gloria-funicular-derails-what-we-know-about-the-cause-and-victims/): A Lisbon streetcar, one of the city’s major tourist attractions, derailed on Wednesday, leaving 15 dead and 18 injured.
- [Trump Calls China Parade ‘Very, Very Impressive,’ Criticises Omission Of US Mention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-calls-china-parade-very-very-impressive-criticises-omission-of-us-mention/): Trump’s stance on the Beijing meetings has been somewhat contradictory over the past few days.
- [Putin Warns Of Using Military Force If ‘Common Sense’ Fails In Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/putin-warns-of-using-military-force-if-common-sense-fails-in-ukraine-talks/): Putin also emphasised the potential role of the United States in pushing both sides toward a resolution.
- [Hamas calls for UN action as Israel escalates brutal bombardment of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/hamas-calls-for-un-action-as-israel-escalates-brutal-bombardment-of-gaza/): Hamas says it is ready to accept a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire but Israel continues its offensive to seize Gaza City.
- [US judge rules Trump unlawfully cut Harvard University research grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-judge-rules-trump-unlawfully-cut-harvard-university-research-grants/): The decision is a victory for the Ivy League university, which has been locked in a months-long feud with Trump.
- ['Come Visit Us': Putin Invites Kim Jong Un To Moscow During Warm Exchange In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/come-visit-us-putin-invites-kim-jong-un-to-moscow-during-warm-exchange-in-beijing/): Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, North Korea has provided increasing support to Moscow.
- [‘Will happen again’: Rubio hints at more US strikes against drug smugglers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/will-happen-again-rubio-hints-at-more-us-strikes-against-drug-smugglers/): US threats of expanding military attacks across Latin America has alarmed some regional leaders, including in Mexico.
- [Putin Hints At 150-Year Lifespan, Recalls Talk With Xi On Organ Transplants | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/putin-hints-at-150-year-lifespan-recalls-talk-with-xi-on-organ-transplants-watch/): Putin’s remarks came just hours after a live broadcast captured a hot mic moment in Beijing.
- [Salesforce lays off thousands despite strong earnings report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/salesforce-lays-off-thousands-despite-strong-earnings-report/): The job cuts come as the cloud computing giant doubles down on artificial intelligence.
- [India cuts consumption taxes to boost demand after Trump’s tariff blow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/india-cuts-consumption-taxes-to-boost-demand-after-trumps-tariff-blow/): Analysts say the cuts in consumer taxes is aimed at boosting demand in the wake of 50% tariffs on Indian goods.
- [At least 15 killed when funicular derails in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/at-least-15-killed-when-funicular-derails-in-portugals-capital-lisbon/): Crash of the historic Elevador da Gloria funicular is one of Lisbon’s deadliest transport accidents in years.
- [How powerful is China’s military?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/how-powerful-is-chinas-military/): Beijing stages its largest military parade ever with dozens of world leaders in attendance.
- [The Voice of Hind Rajab gets record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/the-voice-of-hind-rajab-gets-record-23-minute-ovation-at-venice-premiere/): The docu-drama, which recounts the final plea of a five-year-old Gaza girl, premieres amid tears.
- [Iran Increased Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Ahead Of Israel Strike, Says IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/iran-increased-near-weapons-grade-uranium-stockpile-ahead-of-israel-strike-says-iaea/): Israel has justified its targeted strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities by arguing it cannot allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.
- [Alcaraz vs Djokovic – US Open semifinal: Start time, stats, head-to-head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/alcaraz-vs-djokovic-us-open-semifinal-start-time-stats-head-to-head/): When is the Alcaraz-Djokovic US Open semifinal and what have the players said? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/gazas-christians-refuse-to-abandon-churches-before-israeli-attack/): Two of Gaza City’s churches are in areas where Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave before a planned attack.
- [Putin and Xi caught on hot mic talking about living to 150](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/putin-and-xi-caught-on-hot-mic-talking-about-living-to-150/): Putin confirms the conversation, saying modern medicine gives hope for longer, healthier lives.
- [Israeli forces destroy minaret of mosque in town near Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israeli-forces-destroy-minaret-of-mosque-in-town-near-hebron/): Israeli forces have bulldozed a minaret under construction for a mosque in the town of Dura, in the occupied West Bank.
- [Putin waves off Trump’s Russia-China-North Korean conspiracy comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/putin-waves-off-trumps-russia-china-north-korean-conspiracy-comments/): Vladimir Putin laughed off Donald Trump’s claim that Russia, China and North Korea were conspiring against the US.
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Spanish cycling race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/pro-palestinian-protesters-disrupt-spanish-cycling-race/): Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the finish line of stage 11 of the La Vuelta cycling race in Spain.
- [Trump hosts Poland’s Nawrocki, offers more US troops to European ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-hosts-polands-nawrocki-offers-more-us-troops-to-european-ally/): Trump assures ‘we’re with Poland all the way’ as he signals deeper security cooperation with Eastern European nation.
- [Indonesia fires police officer over killing that fuelled protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/indonesia-fires-police-officer-over-killing-that-fuelled-protests/): The officer was one of seven riding the armoured car that killed a delivery driver, which ignited the mass protests.
- [Lisbon Cable Car Tragedy: At Least Three Feared Dead, 20 Injured In Derailment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/lisbon-cable-car-tragedy-at-least-three-feared-dead-20-injured-in-derailment/): The Glória funicular, a beloved feature of Lisbon’s public transport system, has operated since 1885.
- [Florida top doctor pushes end to vaccine mandates, likens them to ‘slavery’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/florida-top-doctor-pushes-end-to-vaccine-mandates-likens-them-to-slavery/): Critics warn Florida’s plan to scrap vaccine mandates risks public health, calling it a ‘disaster in the making’.
- [‘Not a single shred of evidence’: Bolsonaro pushes for acquittal in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/not-a-single-shred-of-evidence-bolsonaro-pushes-for-acquittal-in-brazil/): Defence lawyers for the ex-president make their final arguments in the closing days of his coup trial in Brazil.
- [What does survival look like inside Gaza City?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/what-does-survival-look-like-inside-gaza-city/): Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud speaks to The Take from Gaza City as Israel’s takeover intensifies.
- [Putin open to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, Kyiv says ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/putin-open-to-meet-zelenskyy-in-moscow-kyiv-says-unacceptable/): Putin says if such a meeting is worthwhile, adding that Moscow will achieve its goals military if no deal reached.
- [Trump To Speak With Zelenskyy On Thursday Over Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-to-speak-with-zelenskyy-on-thursday-over-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump plans new talks on the Ukraine war after no progress was made at the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- ["No Message" Trump Takes Veiled Jibe at Putin as Moscow Says "Open to Meeting Zelensky if..." | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/no-message-trump-takes-veiled-jibe-at-putin-as-moscow-says-open-to-meeting-zelensky-if-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 3 said that he was ready to hold talks with Volodymyr Zelensky if the Ukrainian president came to MoscowSpeaking in China, Putin said he had always been open to meeting but insisted the Kremlin’s stance that such a meeting had to be well prepared and yield tangible results n18oc_world […]
- [Netanyahu Labels Belgian PM 'Weak' Over Move To Recognise Palestinian Statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/netanyahu-labels-belgian-pm-weak-over-move-to-recognise-palestinian-statehood/): Belgium joins a growing list of nations that have expressed support for Palestinian statehood, particularly in the aftermath of continued violence in Gaza.
- [Armed Jewish settlers take over Palestinian home in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/armed-jewish-settlers-take-over-palestinian-home-in-hebron/): Armed Jewish settlers stormed and seized a Palestinian home at the entrance to Hebron’s Old City.
- [US appeals court blocks Trump use of Alien Enemies Act in deportation drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-appeals-court-blocks-trump-use-of-alien-enemies-act-in-deportation-drive/): The Fifth Circuit Court is highest court so far to rule against Trump’s use of the law to deport Venezuelan migrants.
- [Campbell’s sees tariff hit in year ahead as economic uncertainty looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/campbells-sees-tariff-hit-in-year-ahead-as-economic-uncertainty-looms/): The maker of the Goldfish snack also plans to stop using artificial dyes by the second half of its 2026 fiscal year.
- [US and EU sanctions have killed 38 million people since 1970](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-and-eu-sanctions-have-killed-38-million-people-since-1970/): Far from a peaceful tool, these measures weaponise hunger and deprivation to enforce Western dominance.
- [UK deputy PM admits underpaying tax as opposition seeks her dismissal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/uk-deputy-pm-admits-underpaying-tax-as-opposition-seeks-her-dismissal/): Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a ‘mistake’ following legal advice.
- ['Share Vision For Multipolar World': PM Modi Meets German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/share-vision-for-multipolar-world-pm-modi-meets-german-foreign-minister-johann-wadephul/): EAM Jaishankar appreciated Germany’s strong advocacy for closer ties between India and the European Union (EU) and proactive pushing in concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- [Israel Building Nuclear Reactor? Here's What Satellite Images Show, And What This Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israel-building-nuclear-reactor-heres-what-satellite-images-show-and-what-this-means/): Satellite images show that there is intensified construction on a major new structure at a key nuclear facility long-suspected to be part of Israel’s atomic weapons programme
- [Trump Insists US Has Acted Against Russia, Points To India Sanctions On Oil Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-insists-us-has-acted-against-russia-points-to-india-sanctions-on-oil-purchases/): Donald Trump defended his Russia policy, highlighting secondary sanctions on India that he claimed cost Moscow hundreds of billions.
- [Hamas Decries Israel's “Systematic Destruction” as IDF Claims "Drones Carry Out Gaza Killing" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/hamas-decries-israels-systematic-destruction-as-idf-claims-drones-carry-out-gaza-killing-4k/): Israel has launched a new spy satellite into orbit in what Defence Minister Israel Katz described as a “message” to its enemies that they are under “continuous surveillance”Calling it a military revolution, IDF on Sept. 3 said “suicide drones now account for most of the deaths of Hamas fighters in Gaza”The IDF said the “Atalef” […]
- [Pornhub Fined $5 Million For Failing To Block Child Abuse And Non-Consensual Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/pornhub-fined-5-million-for-failing-to-block-child-abuse-and-non-consensual-content/): Aylo, parent of Pornhub, will pay a 5 million dollar penalty to Utah and implement measures to block non-consensual content.
- ['Red Line': UAE Warns Against Any Move By Israel To Annex Occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/red-line-uae-warns-against-any-move-by-israel-to-annex-occupied-west-bank/): The UAE did not, however, specify its possible impact on the landmark Abraham Accords signed between the two countries in 2020 under US President Donald Trump
- [Gang War In Portugal: Lawrence Bishnoi-Linked Gangster Says He Ordered Hit On Rival Hideout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/gang-war-in-portugal-lawrence-bishnoi-linked-gangster-says-he-ordered-hit-on-rival-hideout/): Randeep Malik, a gangster associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed in a Facebook post that he had ordered a hit on the hideout of the Romi and Prince gang in Portugal.
- [As the US stock market smashes records, some investors fear it’s overpriced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/as-the-us-stock-market-smashes-records-some-investors-fear-its-overpriced/): US stocks are pricier than ever before by some measures, raising fears that the market could be headed for a crash.
- [Watch UK police arrest Palestine Action supporter for planning protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/watch-uk-police-arrest-palestine-action-supporter-for-planning-protest/): UK police arrested a Palestine Action supporter for allegedly taking part in a Zoom meeting to plan a protest.
- ['Sent Chill Down The Spine Of Every American': US Journalist On Xi's Photo With Modi, Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/sent-chill-down-the-spine-of-every-american-us-journalist-on-xis-photo-with-modi-putin/): The host warned that the gathering represents a “new world order”, one in which the West finds itself boxed in a multi‑polar global landscape
- [Israel accused of using drones to drop incendiary bombs in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israel-accused-of-using-drones-to-drop-incendiary-bombs-in-gaza/): Israel reportedly used quadcopter drones to drop incendiary bombs on ambulances parked outside a clinic in Gaza City.
- [What China unveiled at its military parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/what-china-unveiled-at-its-military-parade/): China showcased a new generation of weapons at a military parade in Bejing, including unmanned submarines and aircraft.
- [Israeli Finance Minister outlines plan to annex West Bank territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/israeli-finance-minister-outlines-plan-to-annex-west-bank-territory/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says maps are being drawn up to annex “maximum territory” in the West Bank.
- ["Range of Over 20,000 KMs" China's Counterattack Masterstroke, Unveils Global-Range DF-5 Missile |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/range-of-over-20000-kms-chinas-counterattack-masterstroke-unveils-global-range-df-5-missile-4k/): China’s grand parade in Beijing showcased the DF-5C ICBM, capable of striking global targets, alongside other advanced military hardware, marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan. The event, attended by dignitaries like Putin and Kim, highlighted China’s military modernization and strategic capabilities under President Xi Jinping. Trump questioned whether China would acknowledge US support […]
- [Kim Vows To ‘Spare No Effort’ In ‘War’ Aide To Putin At China Military Parade, Reveals Successor?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/kim-vows-to-spare-no-effort-in-war-aide-to-putin-at-china-military-parade-reveals-successor4k-2/): As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armoured green train in China’s Beijing on Sept. 2, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind himThe girl, seen smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow, is said to be Kim Ju Ae, the North Korean leader’s mysterious daughterHer […]
- [Trump Says Hamas Must Release All Hostages: 'And Things Will Change Rapidly’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/trump-says-hamas-must-release-all-hostages-and-things-will-change-rapidly/): Donald Trump urged Hamas to release all 20 hostages in Gaza amid global condemnation of Tel Aviv’s war.
- [How did US strike on Venezuelan boat come about? What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/how-did-us-strike-on-venezuelan-boat-come-about-what-it-means/): Trump says, ‘We took it out,’ referring to a military strike in international waters amid Washington-Caracas tensions.
- [‘Stop Singling Out India’: US Expert Counters Trump’s Frustration Over Ukraine Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/stop-singling-out-india-us-expert-counters-trumps-frustration-over-ukraine-peace-efforts/): US expert urges Washington to stop blaming India alone for Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace woes.
- [Chinese Woman Says She Is Depressed After Window Cleaners Spotted Her Sleeping Naked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/chinese-woman-says-she-is-depressed-after-window-cleaners-spotted-her-sleeping-naked/): The woman and her husband criticised the property management company for failing to inform them of the exact timing of the cleaning
- [Imran Khan Slams Use Of Drones, Military Ops Against Civilians In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/imran-khan-slams-use-of-drones-military-ops-against-civilians-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-exclusive-details/): The former Pakistan prime minister also criticised what he views as increasing political repression, pointing to the disqualification of the opposition leaders in parliament
- [Sudanese rape victims speak from Chad’s refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/sudanese-rape-victims-speak-from-chads-refugee-camps/): Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled Sudan’s war, only to be faced with violence again in Chad.
- [Bulgaria vs Spain: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/bulgaria-vs-spain-world-cup-qualifiers-teams-start-lineup/): Spain and Bulgaria open their UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a tight group with Turkiye and Georgia.
- [Xi Declares China’s Rejuvenation "Unstoppable" During Powerful Military Parade in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/xi-declares-chinas-rejuvenation-unstoppable-during-powerful-military-parade-in-beijing/): On September 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, led a massive military parade in Beijing. In unprecedented scenes, Xi walked with both leaders at Tiananmen Square. Xi declared China’s rejuvenation “unstoppable,” warning the world faces a choice between peace and war, emphasizing peace and development. n18oc_crux
- [‘Ukraine Conflict Can End…’: Putin Urges ‘Common Sense’, Open To Moscow Meet With Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/ukraine-conflict-can-end-putin-urges-common-sense-open-to-moscow-meet-with-zelenskyy/): Russia-Ukraine War: The offer comes as fighting grinds on with no peace talks in sight, raising questions over Moscow’s intentions.
- [Kim Vows To ‘Spare No Effort’ In ‘War’ Aide To Putin At China Military Parade, Reveals Successor?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/kim-vows-to-spare-no-effort-in-war-aide-to-putin-at-china-military-parade-reveals-successor4k/): As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armoured green train in China’s Beijing on Sept. 2, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind himThe girl, seen smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow, is said to be Kim Ju Ae, the North Korean leader’s mysterious daughterHer […]
- [Erasing DNA? Kim Jong Un’s Team Sanitises Every Surface He Touched After Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/erasing-dna-kim-jong-uns-team-sanitises-every-surface-he-touched-after-putin-meet/): Kim Jong Un’s aides sanitized every item he touched after meeting Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
- ['Economic Giant': Putin's Praise For India After Trump's 'Dead Economy' Dig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/economic-giant-putins-praise-for-india-after-trumps-dead-economy-dig/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said despite “economic giants” like India and China as members, groupings like the BRICS do not discuss world domination
- [‘Brave Pink’: Women With Brooms Lead Indonesia's Anti-Government Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/brave-pink-women-with-brooms-lead-indonesias-anti-government-protests/): Indonesia Protests: Hundreds of women led by Indonesian Women’s Alliance marched in pink with broomsticks to parliament,.
- [Amid Resignation Calls, Deputy British PM Reveals She Did Not Pay Stamp Duty On Flat Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/amid-resignation-calls-deputy-british-pm-reveals-she-did-not-pay-stamp-duty-on-flat-purchase/): UK Housing Secretary Angela Rayner revealed that she avoided paying the extra stamp duty normally applied on the purchase of a second home, triggering resignation calls.
- [US Man Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting 11-Year-Old Boy Over Doorbell Prank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/03/us-man-charged-with-murder-after-fatally-shooting-11-year-old-boy-over-doorbell-prank/): The child, Julian Guzman, was reportedly playing the prank known as “ding dong ditch,” where children ring a doorbell and flee before anyone answers the door
- [Afghan Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,200, Say Taliban Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/afghan-earthquake-death-toll-surpasses-2200-say-taliban-officials/): The hardest-hit area is Kunar province, where most residents live in traditional mud-brick and timber homes.
- [‘It’s a war’: Marco Rubio labels Ecuadorian cartels ‘foreign terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/its-a-war-marco-rubio-labels-ecuadorian-cartels-foreign-terrorists/): The US diplomat suggested continued action against Latin American gangs while in Ecuador, days after a strike on a boat.
- [Macron hopeful of US support to Kyiv’s security as 26 nations pledge troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/macron-hopeful-of-us-support-to-kyivs-security-as-26-nations-pledge-troops/): Twenty-six allies promise troops for Ukraine after fighting stops, as Russia shows no signs of being ready to end war.
- [Zelensky Urges "Max Protection for Skies" in Call with Trump as Europe Rushes to "Back" Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/zelensky-urges-max-protection-for-skies-in-call-with-trump-as-europe-rushes-to-back-ukraine-4k/): European leaders gathered in Paris to further discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, amid an international push to negotiate an end to the warUkrainian President Zelensky joined leaders from 30 countries at the “Coalition of the Willing” on Sept. 4 which is led by French President Emmanuel Macron 0:00 INTRO 2:33 EUROPE DRAFTS UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEE, […]
- [Sudan rescuers pull 370 bodies from Darfur landslides, many remain trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/sudan-rescuers-pull-370-bodies-from-darfur-landslides-many-remain-trapped/): Bodies of 370 people recovered after a landslide struck in the remote Sudanese village of Tarasin after heavy rain.
- [Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/senate-clashes-with-rfk-jr-over-vaccine-policies-and-cdc-firings/): RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.
- [Air Canada flight attendants hold controversial wage vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/air-canada-flight-attendants-hold-controversial-wage-vote/): There are signs of discontent among Air Canada workers, as tentative agreement between union and airline is criticised.
- [Coalition Of The Willing: 26 Countries To Provide Post-war Security For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/coalition-of-the-willing-26-countries-to-provide-post-war-security-for-ukraine/): Macron noted that European nations, in coordination with Washington, are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia if Moscow resist entering into a peace agreement.
- [Facebook, X, Instagram Among 26 Social Media Apps Banned In Nepal. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/facebook-x-instagram-among-26-social-media-apps-banned-in-nepal-heres-why/): KP Sharma Oli’s Nepal government bans 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube, for failing to register.
- [Australian Woman Fired From Bank After 25 Years, Replaced By AI Chatbot She Trained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/australian-woman-fired-from-bank-after-25-years-replaced-by-ai-chatbot-she-trained/): A woman working at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) was fired from her job after 25 years and replaced by the AI chatbot she had helped train.
- [Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, J&K After Strong Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/tremors-felt-in-delhi-ncr-jk-after-strong-earthquake-strikes-afghanistan-again/): A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, with tremors felt in Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir.
- [Five Indian-American CEOs To Join Donald Trump's Dinner At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/five-indian-american-ceos-to-join-donald-trumps-dinner-at-white-house/): Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai are among the five Indian-American tech leaders who will attend Trump’s White House dinner amid a chill in India-US ties.
- [Anti India Rhetoric Peaks Online: Is India Scapegoated In The West? | Trump | The Hard Facts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/anti-india-rhetoric-peaks-online-is-india-scapegoated-in-the-west-trump-the-hard-facts/): As anti-India rhetoric intensifies online, questions arise: Is India being unfairly scapegoated in the West? From Trump’s sharp comments to global narratives around trade, diplomacy, and technology, The Hard Facts unpacks the truth behind the noise. n18oc_world
- [US Justice Department launches fraud probe into Fed Gov Lisa Cook: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-justice-department-launches-fraud-probe-into-fed-gov-lisa-cook-report/): Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations.
- [Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/judge-blocks-trumps-bid-to-cut-4bn-in-us-foreign-aid/): Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.
- [Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/afghanistan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-2200/): Another 3,640 people wounded in the quake that struck on Sunday as aid organizations struggle to reach survivors.
- [DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/dr-congo-announces-new-ebola-outbreak/): Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.
- [More than 1.5 million displaced by Pakistan floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/more-than-1-5-million-displaced-by-pakistan-floods/): More than 1.5 million people in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been displaced by the worst flooding in decades.
- [Ukraine vs France: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/ukraine-vs-france-world-cup-qualifiers-teams-start-lineups/): France enter the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but the number of games players face remains contentious.
- [In besieged Sudan city, civilians face death if they try to escape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/in-besieged-sudan-city-civilians-face-death-if-they-try-to-escape/): Civilians trapped in el-Fasher say the RSF is targeting those trying to escape.
- [In boat strike, Trump repurposes ‘war on terror’ for Latin American crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/in-boat-strike-trump-repurposes-war-on-terror-for-latin-american-crime/): Analysts warn the US is using its ‘war on terror’ playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.
- [Trump Administration Defends India Tariffs In US Supreme Court As Tool For Ukraine ‘Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-administration-defends-india-tariffs-in-us-supreme-court-as-tool-for-ukraine-peace/): Donald Trump’s administration urges the US Supreme Court to uphold tariffs, linking them to efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- [US accused of ‘illegal massacre’ after strike on Venezuelan boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-accused-of-illegal-massacre-after-strike-on-venezuelan-boat/): Venezuela accuses the US of breaking international law after strike on alleged ‘drug boat’.
- [LIVE: Bulgaria vs Spain – UEFA World Cup qualifying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/live-bulgaria-vs-spain-uefa-world-cup-qualifying/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the qualifier for the FIFA 2026 event.
- [Xi and Kim Hold Beijing Talks, Pledge Stronger China–North Korea Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/xi-and-kim-hold-beijing-talks-pledge-stronger-china-north-korea-ties/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un held talks in Beijing on September 4 during Kim’s rare foreign visit. Discussions focused on China-DPRK relations and shared concerns. Xi reaffirmed China’s enduring support for Pyongyang, while spokesman Guo Jiakun highlighted strengthened communication and deeper governance exchanges between the two nations. n18oc_crux
- [Trump says he has pressured Putin for Ukraine truce: So what has he done?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-says-he-has-pressured-putin-for-ukraine-truce-so-what-has-he-done/): US President Trump has threatened non-specific consequences for Putin if Russia fails to agree to peace with Ukraine.
- [Washington, DC files lawsuit to stop Trump deployment of National Guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/washington-dc-files-lawsuit-to-stop-trump-deployment-of-national-guard/): DC attorney general says ongoing deployment in US capital is illegal, as Trump floats sending troops to more cities.
- ["Will End War by Force if…" Putin's Warning Rattles Zelensky, Russia Reminds "Danger for Europe" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/will-end-war-by-force-if-putins-warning-rattles-zelensky-russia-reminds-danger-for-europe-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday (Sept. 3) there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations “if common sense prevails”, an option he said he preferred, but that he was ready to end it by force if that was the only way.Speaking in Beijing at the end of a […]
- [IAEA Loses Oversight of Iran Uranium After Strikes as Tehran, Allies Resist ‘Snapback’ Sanctions |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/iaea-loses-oversight-of-iran-uranium-after-strikes-as-tehran-allies-resist-snapback-sanctions-4k/): UN nuclear watchdog said Iran’s highly enriched uranium is “a matter of serious concern” as it has no visibility on the country’s activities since Israel’s June strikes In a report leaked to reporters on Sept. 4 the IAEA said Iran’s stock of near-weapons grade uranium increased slightly before Israel attacked its nuclear facilities on June […]
- [Flood threat rises as rain lashes India and Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/flood-threat-rises-as-rain-lashes-india-and-pakistan/): New spell of monsoon rains expected to persist for another 24-48 hours.
- [Video: Mandela’s grandson says joining Gaza flotilla is ‘family legacy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/video-mandelas-grandson-says-joining-gaza-flotilla-is-family-legacy/): Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla is set to join the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.
- [Film recounting Hind Rajab’s final plea breaks record at premiere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/film-recounting-hind-rajabs-final-plea-breaks-record-at-premiere/): A film about Hind Rajab, the girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, received a record-breaking standing ovation.
- [Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani passes away at 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/italian-fashion-icon-giorgio-armani-passes-away-at-91/): The celebrated fashion designer leaves an indelible mark on global style and elegance.
- [Asia Cup 2025: Full squads list of teams and players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/asia-cup-2025-full-squads-list-of-teams-and-players/): Who will replace Kohli and Rohit? Why aren’t Babar and Rizwan? All to know about the Asia Cup squads.
- [Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/nepal-moves-to-block-facebook-x-youtube-and-others/): The restrictions come after the social media giants failed to meet state registration requirements, says government.
- [Venezuela has the world’s most oil: Why doesn’t it earn more from exports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/venezuela-has-the-worlds-most-oil-why-doesnt-it-earn-more-from-exports/): Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, more than five times more than the United States.
- [Russia warns Kyiv’s “guarantees bring danger” to Europe, “terror springboard” against Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/russia-warns-kyivs-guarantees-bring-danger-to-europe-terror-springboard-against-moscow/): Russia warned on September 4 that Kyiv’s proposed security guarantees posed “danger to the European continent.” At an economic forum, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the guarantees as “a springboard for terror” and provocations against Russia. The warning came ahead of President Zelensky’s Paris talks with European leaders on such assurances. n18oc_crux
- [Is Putin Now A Certified Gen Z? Russian President Drops 'Total Cringe, Chill Sesh' At Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/is-putin-now-a-certified-gen-z-russian-president-drops-total-cringe-chill-sesh-at-forum/): Vladimir Putin used Gen Z slang like total cringe and chill sesh at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
- [Jakarta Does Damage Control, Sacks Cop Over Fatal Runover, Activists Demand "Probe Violations" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/jakarta-does-damage-control-sacks-cop-over-fatal-runover-activists-demand-probe-violations-4k/): At least 10 people were killed during violent protests in Indonesia last week, a rights group said on Sept. 3, one of several organisations to report fatalities due to the unrestThe stir that rocked Southeast Asia’s biggest economy last week were sparked by discontent among people over economic inequality and lavish perks for lawmakersThe protests […]
- [GST Reforms Explained: Nirmala Sitharaman Clears the Air on US Tariffs | PutinTo Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/gst-reforms-explained-nirmala-sitharaman-clears-the-air-on-us-tariffs-putinto-washington/): In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18’s @_pallavighosh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes a strong clarification: India’s GST reforms have nothing to do with US tariff turmoil. While questions rise over whether Washington’s aggressive trade stance is influencing New Delhi’s decisions, the FM draws a clear line — asserting India’s economic roadmap remains independent and driven […]
- [Giorgio Armani, Fashion Pioneer Who Brought Italian Chic To The World, Dies At 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/giorgio-armani-fashion-pioneer-who-brought-italian-chic-to-the-world-dies-at-91/): Giorgio Armani, fashion icon known for unstructured tailoring, has died at 91.
- ["Will Level Gaza City…" Israel Orders Hamas to Surrender, UAE Threatens to Quit Abraham Accords? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/will-level-gaza-city-israel-orders-hamas-to-surrender-uae-threatens-to-quit-abraham-accords-4k/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Katz have dismissed Hamas’s latest Gaza truce proposal. “The war can end immediately” on the conditions set by the Israeli cabinet, Netanyahu’s office said.Netanyahu also reiterated his demand of “demilitarization of the Gaza Strip” which means Israeli security control in Gaza. Hamas has declared its willingness to free […]
- [Indian Man Wins Rs 35 Crore Jackpot In Dubai: 'For The First Time In My Life, I Am Happy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/indian-man-wins-rs-35-crore-jackpot-in-dubai-for-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-am-happy/): Sandeep Kumar Prasad from Uttar Pradesh won 15 million Dirhams in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Series 278.
- [‘She Was In A Dark Time’: Woman Dies By Assisted Suicide In Switzerland, Family Learns Via WhatsApp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/she-was-in-a-dark-time-woman-dies-by-assisted-suicide-in-switzerland-family-learns-via-whatsapp/): Maureen Slough died by assisted suicide in Switzerland, leaving her daughter Megan devastated after learning of it via WhatsApp.
- [As the attack on Gaza City intensifies, a look at what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/as-the-attack-on-gaza-city-intensifies-a-look-at-what-to-expect/): This will be the fourth time Israel tries to remove Hamas from Gaza City
- [Jamaican PM Holness wins third term in fractious election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/jamaican-pm-holness-wins-third-term-in-fractious-election/): Election sees PM’s Labour Party win majority of at least 5 seats in 63-seat parliament.
- [Ukraine knocks out Russian refineries as Russia kills dozens in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/ukraine-knocks-out-russian-refineries-as-russia-kills-dozens-in-kyiv/): Ukraine has cut Russia’s refining capacity by a fifth, in a bid to starve it of energy and revenue from exports.
- [Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/crackdown/): Fault Lines investigates Trump’s immigration crackdown, from court arrests to deportations without due process.
- [Kim Hugs Putin as He Gets Invited to Russia, Vows North Korea Will Back Moscow's Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/kim-hugs-putin-as-he-gets-invited-to-russia-vows-north-korea-will-back-moscows-army/): Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-and-a-half hour meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in China on September 3 by inviting him to visit Russia, according to video published by the Kremlin. Meanwhile, Kim said his country would “fully support” Russia’s army as a “fraternal duty”, and Russian President Vladimir Putin called the […]
- [World’s First Millennial Saint Is Here: Carlo Acutis, 15, To Be Canonised This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/worlds-first-millennial-saint-is-here-carlo-acutis-15-to-be-canonised-this-week/): Carlo Acutis, British-born Italian teen known as God’s influencer, will become the first millennial Catholic saint at St. Peter’s Square, canonised by Pope Leo XIV.
- ['I Am From India': Man Speaks Against Immigration At Australia Rally, Shoved Off Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/i-am-from-india-man-speaks-against-immigration-at-australia-rally-shoved-off-stage/): At the March for Australia rally, an Indian-origin man was shoved off stage after speaking on immigration.
- ['You'll See Things Happen..." Trump Warns Russia as Putin Vows to "Use Force" in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/youll-see-things-happen-trump-warns-russia-as-putin-vows-to-use-force-in-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump hints at fresh sanctions against Russia if it fails to make a Ukraine peace deal, saying that “you’ll see things happen” if he is not satisfied with President Vladimir Putin’s response. “Whatever his decision is, we’ll either be happy about it or unhappy. And if we’re unhappy about it, you’ll see […]
- [What Is A Hot Mic & How Xi-Putin’s 'Living To 150' Chat Went Viral | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/what-is-a-hot-mic-how-xi-putins-living-to-150-chat-went-viral-explained/): Both 72, Xi Jinping and Putin discussed longevity, with Putin directing his health ministry to prioritise efforts to extend human life expectancy significantly
- [Car Rams Into Crowd In Germany's Berlin, Injures Several Including Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/car-rams-into-crowd-in-germanys-berlin-injures-several-including-children/): Several people, including children, were injured after a car rammed into pedestrians in Berlin. Authorities called it an accident.
- [EU Chief Speaks With PM Modi On Ukraine War, Pushes For Free Trade Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/eu-chief-speaks-with-pm-modi-on-ukraine-war-pushes-for-free-trade-pact/): Post Content
- [Iconic Lisbon cable car derails, killing 17 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/iconic-lisbon-cable-car-derails-killing-17-people/): Lisbon’s iconic yellow and white Gloria line cable car has crashed, killing 17 people.
- [All French female boxers out of world championships over genetic test row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/all-french-female-boxers-out-of-world-championships-over-genetic-test-row/): World Boxing will oversee Olympic regulation and has introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes above 18.
- [How to stop Israel from starving Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/how-to-stop-israel-from-starving-gaza/): Despite US cover for Israel’s darkest crimes, the family of nations still has the means and duty to act.
- [Giant Antarctic Iceberg, Once Almost The Size Of Goa, In Its Final Days: Chilling Warning By Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/giant-antarctic-iceberg-once-almost-the-size-of-goa-in-its-final-days-chilling-warning-by-scientists/): The iceberg which broke away from the continent nearly four decades ago, is reportedly in its final stages and may disappear completely in the coming weeks
- [Love Is In The Air… And In Space: 'Astronaut' Tricks Woman Into Paying ₹5.5 Lakh For ‘Oxygen’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/love-is-in-the-air-and-in-space-astronaut-tricks-woman-into-paying-%e2%82%b95-5-lakh-for-oxygen/): An 80-year-old Japanese woman lost ¥1 million to a romance scam by a fraudster posing as an astronaut needing oxygen.
- [Chasing Dreams? Not Quite. This UK Man Was 'Stalking' Dolphins But Now He’s Banned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/chasing-dreams-not-quite-this-uk-man-was-stalking-dolphins-but-now-hes-banned/): A man in Cornwall was warned by police for disturbing dolphins with a jet ski in St Austell Bay.
- [NATO Says Russia Can’t Decide Ukraine’s Security as Moscow Calls Troops "Unacceptable"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/nato-says-russia-cant-decide-ukraines-security-as-moscow-calls-troops-unacceptable/): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte insisted Russia has no authority over foreign troop deployment in Ukraine, stressing it is Ukraine’s sovereign decision to seek security guarantees. He warned against empowering Putin, rejecting Russian influence. Moscow, meanwhile, called foreign troops “unacceptable,” with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemning any intervention as undermining security and sovereignty. n18oc_crux
- [UK cosmetics chain closes all shops in Gaza protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/uk-cosmetics-chain-closes-all-shops-in-gaza-protest/): British cosmetics chain Lush closed its UK shops, factories and online sales for a day in solidarity with Palestinians
- [Is Venezuela the big cocaine menace Trump claims it to be?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/is-venezuela-the-big-cocaine-menace-trump-claims-it-to-be/): US president justified recent strike on boat by accusing Venezuela’s president of direct links to drugs cartel.
- [Ukraine allies push security guarantees amid US and Russian uncertainties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/ukraine-allies-push-security-guarantees-amid-us-and-russian-uncertainties/): Western leaders meet with Zelenskyy and US envoy at Ukraine summit in Paris as they draw up plans to deploy troops.
- [Security camera video shows Israeli strike in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/security-camera-video-shows-israeli-strike-in-southern-lebanon/): Security camera video captured the moment an Israeli air attack hit the town of Ansariyeh, southern Lebanon.
- [Indonesia, US, allies unite in powerful 'Super Garuda Shield' drills in Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/indonesia-us-allies-unite-in-powerful-super-garuda-shield-drills-in-sumatra/): Indonesia and the US launched the largest-ever “Super Garuda Shield” drills on August 24, joined by 11 allied nations. Spanning Jakarta, Sumatra, and the Riau archipelago, the exercises aim to bolster Asia-Pacific stability. Over 4,100 Indonesian and 1,300 American troops participated, highlighting regional cooperation. An Indonesian soldier expressed pride and valuable experience. n18oc_crux
- [Austrian Economist Sparks Outrage By Calling For 'Dismantling India Into Ex-India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/austrian-economist-sparks-outrage-by-calling-for-dismantling-india-into-ex-india/): Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn, who claims to run a NATO “Enlargement Committee”, has called for “dismantling India into Ex-India”.
- [Bearing witness: A doctor’s reckoning with Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/bearing-witness-a-doctors-reckoning-with-gaza/): Dr Mimi Syed, a US emergency physician, talks about the horrific reality she witnessed in Gaza.
- [Thailand set for vote on new PM amid power vacuum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/thailand-set-for-vote-on-new-pm-amid-power-vacuum/): The governing Pheu Thai party has nominated former Attorney General Chaikasem Nitisiri.
- [Unhealed wounds: Anti-Japanese sentiment in post-war China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/unhealed-wounds-anti-japanese-sentiment-in-post-war-china/): 101 East investigates why Chinese nationalists have committed violent, sometimes deadly acts against Japanese civilians.
- [Who Is Irfaan Ali? Guyana’s Re-elected President With A Special Connection To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/who-is-irfaan-ali-guyanas-re-elected-president-with-a-special-connection-to-india/): Irfaan Ali wins a second term as President of Guyana, with the People’s Progressive Party dominating. Here’s a look at who he is and his India connection
- [Richard N. Haass, Bush-Era Architect Of India–US Ties, Warns: 'We Are Alienating New Delhi'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/richard-n-haass-bush-era-architect-of-india-us-ties-warns-we-are-alienating-new-delhi/): Richard N. Haass warns US against policies that may push India closer to Beijing after SCO summit.
- [Yemeni bodybuilder fighting to make international dream come true](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/yemeni-bodybuilder-fighting-to-make-international-dream-come-true/): Saleh Hussein al-Raidi is fighting against the odds in Yemen in an attempt to make his bodybuilding dreams a reality.
- [White House Pushing PM Modi Closer To Russia, China: Ex-US NSA John Bolton Blames Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/white-house-pushing-pm-modi-closer-to-russia-china-ex-us-nsa-john-bolton-blames-trump/): Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton slammed Trump for pushing Prime Minister Narendra Modi closer to Russia and China.
- [Racism is not ‘hate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/racism-is-not-hate/): Racism is not simply hatred but a global system of power and profit that sustains inequality and violence.
- [Israel threatens to unleash biblical plagues on Yemen’s Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/israel-threatens-to-unleash-biblical-plagues-on-yemens-houthis/): Defence minister’s threat follows report of new missile launch from Yemen.
- [Hindu Group Slams Peter Navarro's 'Profiteering Brahmins' Jibe, Terms It 'Hinduphobic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/hindu-group-slams-peter-navarros-profiteering-brahmins-jibe-terms-it-hinduphobic/): The group stated that Navarro’s language “constitutes not only a cultural violation but also a reckless provocation that endangers the dignity of over a billion Hindus”.
- ["Won't Stop…" US warns Venezuela, Flaunts 'Assets in Air and Water,' Maduro Cries "New Attack" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/wont-stop-us-warns-venezuela-flaunts-assets-in-air-and-water-maduro-cries-new-attack-4k/): Senior US officials warned that military operations against cartels would continue, setting the stage for a sustained military campaign in Latin America even as basic questions about a deadly strike against a vessel from Venezuela remained unanswered.The US military killed 11 people on Tuesday (Sept. 2) in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly […]
- [Who Is Amit Kshatriya? Meet Indian-American NASA Veteran Named New Associate Administrator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/who-is-amit-kshatriya-meet-indian-american-nasa-veteran-named-new-associate-administrator/): Amit Kshatriya joined NASA in 2023 and has been recognised with some prestigious awards, including the Silver Snoopy Award.
- [Earthquake rescue teams battling to reach survivors in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/earthquake-rescue-teams-battling-to-reach-survivors-in-afghanistan/): Rescuers struggling to reach isolated villages following devastating quake that killed at least 1,400 people.
- [Why is the price of gold hitting record highs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/why-is-the-price-of-gold-hitting-record-highs/): The price of gold has soared as investors seek out safe havens amid heightened economic uncertainty.
- [What did a US court rule on Tren de Aragua deportations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/what-did-a-us-court-rule-on-tren-de-aragua-deportations/): Alien Enemies Act cannot deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but deportations proceed under immigration laws.
- [Israel’s genocide in Gaza is “normalised”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/israels-genocide-in-gaza-is-normalised/): Israel’s killings of innocent people is “normalised”, as genocide elsewhere would spark global outrage
- [Venezuela's Maduro Cries "New Attack" in Caribbean as US Vows "It Will Happen Again"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/venezuelas-maduro-cries-new-attack-in-caribbean-as-us-vows-it-will-happen-again/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Trump’s Arbitrary Tariffs Could...': US Lawmaker Reaffirms Congress Support For India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trumps-arbitrary-tariffs-could-us-lawmaker-reaffirms-congress-support-for-india-ties/): Following his meeting with Kwatra, Meeks underscored “Congress’s support for the US-India partnership”
- [Kremlin Tells Trump Putin is "Not Conspiring" Against US With Xi and Kim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/kremlin-tells-trump-putin-is-not-conspiring-against-us-with-xi-and-kim/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/climate-change-driving-conditions-for-iberian-wildfires-study/): Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.
- [Video: Israeli attacks pound displacement camps in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/video-israeli-attacks-pound-displacement-camps-in-gaza/): Fires were seen burning in a displacement camp in Gaza City where Israeli forces attacked Palestinians in tents.
- [NBA to investigate Kawhi Leonard-LA Clippers endorsement deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/nba-to-investigate-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-endorsement-deal/): NBA says it will open an investigation into a report that Clippers paid Leonard $28m for no-show job at a company.
- [Indonesia Protests: Authorities Fire Cop Involved In Killing Of A Taxi Driver | Breaking | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/indonesia-protests-authorities-fire-cop-involved-in-killing-of-a-taxi-driver-breaking-4k-n18g/): In a significant development in Indonesia’s ongoing protests, authorities have dismissed a police officer involved in the fatal incident of a ride-hailing driver, Affan Kurniawan, whose death sparked nationwide unrest. Officer Cosmas K. Gae has been dishonorably discharged for his unprofessional conduct during the incident, which occurred amidst escalating demonstrations against economic inequality and police […]
- [Prime Minister Ousted, Parties Feuding, King Drawn In: Thailand’s Political Crisis Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/prime-minister-ousted-parties-feuding-king-drawn-in-thailands-political-crisis-explained/): Thailand’s prime minister has been ousted, two rival blocs are battling to form the next government, and the country’s most popular party is stuck on the sidelines
- [Yamuna Surges Past Danger Level, Red Alert Issued For Delhi? | Delhi Rain Mayhem | 4K | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/yamuna-surges-past-danger-level-red-alert-issued-for-delhi-delhi-rain-mayhem-4k-n18v/): Delhi is battling a full-blown monsoon emergency as the Yamuna River has breached the danger mark, triggering red alerts across the National Capital Region. Relentless rainfall has caused the river to swell beyond 211.7 meters, pushing low-lying areas into crisis mode. Authorities have closed the iconic Iron Bridge, halted operations at crematoriums like Nigambodh Ghat […]
- ["Collapsed Like a Cardboard Box..." 15 Dead in Lisbon Funicular Accident in Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/collapsed-like-a-cardboard-box-15-dead-in-lisbon-funicular-accident-in-portugal/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Calls China Military Parade "Beautiful Ceremony," Says "Was Surprised" by Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-calls-china-military-parade-beautiful-ceremony-says-was-surprised-by-xi/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Ukraine Russia War: Zelensky Demands Maximum Pressure On Russia | Putin | BREAKING | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/ukraine-russia-war-zelensky-demands-maximum-pressure-on-russia-putin-breaking-4k-n18g/): In this breaking update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demands the international community to ramp up pressure on Russia and impose harsher sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime. As the war continues to devastate Ukraine, Zelensky calls for stronger actions to punish Putin and cripple Russia’s war capabilities. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Trump Moves US Supreme Court Against ‘Illegal’ Tariffs Ruling, Asks It To Overturn Judgment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-moves-us-supreme-court-against-illegal-tariffs-ruling-asks-it-to-overturn-judgment/): A US federal appeals court had ruled last week that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs were “illegal” and he had overstepped his presidential powers.
- ['Great Uncertainty & Turbulence': Singapore PM's Thumbs-Up To India Ties Amid Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/great-uncertainty-turbulence-singapore-pms-thumbs-up-to-india-ties-amid-trump-tariffs/): The Singapore PM also pointed out that both nations will broaden their partnership and expand cooperation in frontier areas like space
- [Punjab Floods: Drones Deployed In The Region To Pace Up Rescue Ops & Deliver Aid On Time | 4K | N18V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/punjab-floods-drones-deployed-in-the-region-to-pace-up-rescue-ops-deliver-aid-on-time-4k-n18v/): unjab is facing its most devastating monsoon deluge in decades, and emergency teams are unleashing high‑tech drones to rescue the stranded! Thermal imaging drones are scouring rooftops, submerged villages, and flooded farmlands, pinpointing survivors and livestock in harrowing real time. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Xi Jinping, Putin & Kim Jong-Un Discuss Organ Transplants | China | Russia | N.Korea | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/xi-jinping-putin-kim-jong-un-discuss-organ-transplants-china-russia-n-korea-4k-n18g/): In a rare and intriguing moment, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-Un were overheard discussing topics related to organ transplants and the quest for immortality. This unprecedented conversation, captured during a high-profile China military parade, has sparked global interest and speculation about the leaders’ ambitions and scientific pursuits. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Mutual Benefit': India Responds To Calls In US To Scrap H-1B Visa Scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/mutual-benefit-india-responds-to-calls-in-us-to-scrap-h-1b-visa-scheme/): In recent weeks, influential conservative voices in the United States have targeted the H-1B visa system, accusing it of displacing US workers.
- [Israel destroys one of Gaza City’s biggest buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israel-destroys-one-of-gaza-citys-biggest-buildings/): Israeli forces attacked and destroyed the 12-storey Mushtaha tower in Gaza City on Friday.
- [Belarus arrests Polish priest on spying charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/belarus-arrests-polish-priest-on-spying-charges/): Relations between Poland and Belarus have hit a new low amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [South Korea objects as US immigration raids Hyundai plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/south-korea-objects-as-us-immigration-raids-hyundai-plant/): Seoul demands protection for nationals, investors as Trump’s immigration crackdown sees hundreds detained in ICE raid.
- [Why is femicide on the rise globally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/why-is-femicide-on-the-rise-globally/): We ask why femicide is still killing so many women.
- [Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/is-trump-really-considering-relaxing-laws-on-cannabis/): The arguments for and against ‘reclassifying’ of cannabis in the US are varied.
- [Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/dissenting-civil-servants-are-silenced-says-uk-diplomat-who-quit-over-gaza/): Mark Smith resigned last August over the UK’s failure to stop selling arms to Israel.
- [FAST to retain power after Samoan election victory confirmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/fast-to-retain-power-after-samoan-election-victory-confirmed/): While incumbent held on to power, the Polynesian island nation will have a new PM: Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt.
- [Downton Abbey star interrupts TV interview with plea for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/downton-abbey-star-interrupts-tv-interview-with-plea-for-gaza/): Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville interrupted a red-carpet interview with a plea to stop Israel’s incursion in Gaza.
- [“In Full Force…" IDF Holds 40% of Gaza City, Troops Held by Jordan, US Warns Allies on Palestine |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/in-full-force-idf-holds-40-of-gaza-city-troops-held-by-jordan-us-warns-allies-on-palestine-4k/): Israel controls 40% of Gaza City, a military spokesperson said on Thursday (September 4) as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel’s latest advance.Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire across the enclave had killed […]
- ['Tim, How Much Money?: Trump Questions Apple CEO On US Investment At White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/tim-how-much-money-trump-questions-apple-ceo-on-us-investment-at-white-house-dinner/): Present at the dinner were CEOs from major tech firms including Google parent company Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI
- [India Rebuts Azerbaijan’s Allegations Of Blocking SCO Berth, Says Bid ‘Under Consideration’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/india-rebuts-azerbaijans-allegations-of-blocking-sco-berth-says-bid-under-consideration/): India rebuffed Azerbaijan’s accusations of India blocking the country’s bid to join the SCO with the help of Russia during the recent summit in Tianjin.
- [From $400 Billion To $1.3 Trillion? Tesla Plan Could Make Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/from-400-billion-to-1-3-trillion-tesla-plan-could-make-elon-musk-worlds-first-trillionaire/): Tesla’s board proposed a record-breaking share-based pay plan for Elon Musk, aiming for $8.5 trillion market value and AI milestones.
- [Armed Venezuela F-16s Buzz Over US Destroyer in "Provocation", Maduro Raises 12.7 Million Troops |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/armed-venezuela-f-16s-buzz-over-us-destroyer-in-provocation-maduro-raises-12-7-million-troops-4k/): The Pentagon said two Venezuelan military planes flew near a US Navy vessel in international waters Thursday (Sept. 5) in a “highly provocative” move that marked a new escalation in the standoff over Washington’s Caribbean deployment.”The cartel running Venezuela is strongly advised not to pursue any further effort to obstruct, deter or interfere with counter-narcotics […]
- [Putin, Trump Could Meet Soon To Discuss Ukraine War, Says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/putin-trump-could-meet-soon-to-discuss-ukraine-war-says-kremlin/): Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised Donald Trump’s constructive, deal-making diplomacy on Ukraine, contrasting it with Europe.
- ['Inaccurate, Misleading': MEA Slams Trump Advisor Navarro's 'Brahmins Profiting' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/inaccurate-misleading-mea-slams-trump-advisor-navarros-brahmins-profiting-remark/): India rejects Peter Navarro’s claims on trade and energy ties with Russia, calling his remarks inaccurate and misleading
- [UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner Resigns Amid Stamp Duty Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/uk-deputy-pm-angela-rayner-resigns-amid-stamp-duty-controversy/): Her resignation is seen as a major setback for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government, just months before the next general election
- [Afghans unsure which “crisis to respond to” after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/afghans-unsure-which-crisis-to-respond-to-after-earthquake/): “In the past 12 hours we have experienced four aftershocks above 4.8 magnitude.”
- [Australian parties all “very tough” on asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/australian-parties-all-very-tough-on-asylum-seekers/): Mark Kenny on Australia’s new migrant resettlement deal with Nauru and its hardline approach to asylum seekers.
- [UN suspects all sides in DR Congo conflict guilty of war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/un-suspects-all-sides-in-dr-congo-conflict-guilty-of-war-crimes/): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls for accountability for victims of ‘horrific’ atrocities.
- ['Russia Wants To Drag Out War': Zelenskyy Warns EU To Stop Funding Putin With Oil Buys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/russia-wants-to-drag-out-war-zelenskyy-warns-eu-to-stop-funding-putin-with-oil-buys/): Zelenskyy stressed the need for modern missile defence systems, fighter jets, and stronger air protection to prevent civilian deaths
- [Aftershocks add to injuries from powerful quake in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/aftershocks-add-to-injuries-from-powerful-quake-in-afghanistan/): More than 2,200 people were killed after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend.
- [Palestinian boys shot in testicles as “target practice”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/palestinian-boys-shot-in-testicles-as-target-practice/): Dr Nick Maynard on treating Palestinian boys in Gaza with gunshot wounds he believes were caused by deliberate targeting
- [Organ Transplants And Immortality: Were Xi And Putin Just Talking, Or Onto Something?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/organ-transplants-and-immortality-were-xi-and-putin-just-talking-or-onto-something/): Caught on a hot mic, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussed the possibility of living to 150 through organ transplants. The exchange went viral, but could there be more to it?
- ['Lost India, Russia To Deepest, Darkest China': Trump Puts Out Shocking Post Amid Tense Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/lost-india-russia-to-deepest-darkest-china-trump-puts-out-shocking-post-amid-tense-ties/): Donald Trump said that America has lost India and Russia to China, sharing a photo of PM Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping from the SCO summit.
- [US wants to “silence Palestinian voices” with sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-wants-to-silence-palestinian-voices-with-sanctions/): Human rights worker Basel Sourani says the US is using sanctions to shield Israel from facing justice.
- [US sanctions Palestinian rights groups to ‘silence them’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-sanctions-palestinian-rights-groups-to-silence-them/): “They want to silence anyone who stands up to Israeli crimes.”
- [Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/fact-checking-robert-f-kennedys-statements-to-senate-on-covid-vaccines/): Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.
- [JL-1 Missile: China Expands Nuclear Reach With Capability To Launch Mid-Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/jl-1-missile-china-expands-nuclear-reach-with-capability-to-launch-mid-air/): Unlike traditional gravity bombs, China’s JL-1 missile can be fired directly from the air, allowing an attack without requiring the bomber to enter hostile airspace
- [Trump Slams Xi Over China’s ‘Staged’ Military Parade: ‘Hoping I Was Watching’ | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-slams-xi-over-chinas-staged-military-parade-hoping-i-was-watching-us-news-4k/): President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent military parade, labeling it as “staged” and suggesting it was orchestrated with the hope that he would be watching. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Prime Minister By Country's Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/thailands-anutin-charnvirakul-elected-prime-minister-by-countrys-parliament/): Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected Thailand’s Prime Minister, defeating rival Chaikasem Nitisiri in a parliamentary vote.
- [Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/thai-parliament-elects-anutin-charnvirakul-as-prime-minister/): The vote came a week after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office amid an ethics scandal.
- [Western troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ for Russian forces: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/western-troops-in-ukraine-would-be-targets-for-russian-forces-putin/): Moscow hits out at plan by Kyiv’s allies to send forces as a security guarantee following any peace deal.
- [Watch: Mass Celebrations Sweep Yemen On Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday | Houthi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/watch-mass-celebrations-sweep-yemen-on-prophet-mohammads-birthday-houthi/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan Floods Spiral Out of Control Amid Torrential Rain | Emergency Warnings Issued | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/pakistan-floods-spiral-out-of-control-amid-torrential-rain-emergency-warnings-issued-4k/): Pakistan is facing a severe natural disaster as relentless torrential rains have caused catastrophic floods across multiple regions. Floodwaters continue to rise, engulfing towns and villages, displacing thousands of families, and overwhelming emergency services. Authorities have issued urgent warnings, calling for immediate evacuations and rescue operations as the situation deteriorates by the hour. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [North Korea-China Relations Deepen as Xi and Kim Unite | Xi and Kim Pledge Closer Cooperation | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/north-korea-china-relations-deepen-as-xi-and-kim-unite-xi-and-kim-pledge-closer-cooperation-4k/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have vowed to strengthen their “one family” alliance, signaling a new chapter in China-North Korea relations. This historic meeting highlights their commitment to deepen cooperation across economic, political, and strategic fronts amid growing regional challenges. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Biden Undergoes Surgery To Remove Cancerous Skin Cells | US News | Ex-US President | Skin Cancer |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/biden-undergoes-surgery-to-remove-cancerous-skin-cells-us-news-ex-us-president-skin-cancer-4k/): Former US President Joe Biden recently underwent a surgical procedure to remove cancerous skin cells. The surgery was successful, but it left a noticeable scar on his head. This health update sheds light on Biden’s ongoing vigilance regarding his well-being and the importance of early detection and treatment of skin cancer. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [How PM Modi’s Swadeshi Movement Could Be An Opportunity & Solution For India Amid Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/how-pm-modis-swadeshi-movement-could-be-an-opportunity-solution-for-india-amid-trump-tariffs/): After US President Donald Trump slapped the first tariff of 25% in early August, PM Narendra Modi asked citizens at least four times to buy Swadeshi
- [Shocking! Surgeon Chopped Off His Legs To ‘Satisfy Sexual Desires’, Then Claimed Insurance Of Rs 5 Cr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/shocking-surgeon-chopped-off-his-legs-to-satisfy-sexual-desires-then-claimed-insurance-of-rs-5-cr/): Neil Hopper made false claims to insurance companies, stating that his legs had been amputated due to sepsis.
- [US Department of Defense to be renamed ‘Department of War’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-department-of-defense-to-be-renamed-department-of-war-report/): President Donald Trump recently said ‘defence is too defensive’ as the US wants ‘to be offensive too’.
- [Climate-change-driven wildfires increasing air pollution across globe: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/climate-change-driven-wildfires-increasing-air-pollution-across-globe-un/): Wildfires release a “witches’ brew” of pollutants that can wreck air quality even a continent away.
- [Corbyn-led tribunal accuses UK of complicity in Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/corbyn-led-tribunal-accuses-uk-of-complicity-in-gaza-genocide/): Keir Starmer’s government is guilty of aiding Israel war crimes, experts at unofficial inquiry suggest.
- [‘Not Even Real’ Rubio Slams Push to Recognise Palestine | US | Trump | Israel Hamas War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/not-even-real-rubio-slams-push-to-recognise-palestine-us-trump-israel-hamas-war/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that international recognition of a Palestinian state would heighten tensions and obstruct ceasefire efforts in Gaza. He said Washington had advised France and others that such moves risk provoking Israeli retaliation including possible annexation of the West Bank. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin Warns Any Western Forces In Ukraine Will Be ‘Legitimate Targets’ Of Russian Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/putin-warns-any-western-forces-in-ukraine-will-be-legitimate-targets-of-russian-army/): Putin’s warning came a day after Western ‘Coalition of the willing’ vowed to deploy their soldiers in Ukraine in event of a peace deal.
- [Why Is Indonesia Burning? The Deadly Protests Explained, And What They Mean For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/why-is-indonesia-burning-the-deadly-protests-explained-and-what-they-mean-for-india/): Protests erupted over a proposed $3,000 housing stipend for lawmakers—10 times the minimum wage. While Prabowo pushed fiscal restraint, this perk hit Indonesians below poverty line
- [Trump’s Shocking Pentagon Shake-Up: Hegseth Tipped For ‘Secretary of War’ Role | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trumps-shocking-pentagon-shake-up-hegseth-tipped-for-secretary-of-war-role-us-news-4k/): In a bold and controversial move, Donald Trump is reportedly planning to rebrand the U.S. Department of Defense if re-elected, including replacing the title of Secretary of Defense with the historic and more aggressive title of “Secretary of War.” n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [A Sea Shadow Made Top European Leader's Aircraft Blind At 35,000 Feet. Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/a-sea-shadow-made-top-european-leaders-aircraft-blind-at-35000-feet-heres-what-happened/): Aviation experts noted that if the pilots had made even a small mistake in this incident, then it would not have been possible for anyone to stop the plane from crashing
- [No New Chinese Money, Yet Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif Pushes Ahead With CPEC Phase 2 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/no-new-chinese-money-yet-pakistans-shehbaz-sharif-pushes-ahead-with-cpec-phase-2-exclusive/): Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was in China for six days but could not secure new funding for the CPEC Phase 2, source said.
- [Rubio Threatens To ‘Blow Up’ Foreign Crime Groups Amid Rising Concerns | US News | Trump | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/rubio-threatens-to-blow-up-foreign-crime-groups-amid-rising-concerns-us-news-trump-4k-n18g/): U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has issued a powerful warning to foreign crime groups, stating the U.S. is prepared to take drastic measures, including “blowing up” these organizations if necessary. This tough stance comes amid growing concerns about the influence and operations of international criminal syndicates affecting national and global security. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Nicolás Maduro Flaunts New Militia Recruits Training to Join Venezuelan Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/nicolas-maduro-flaunts-new-militia-recruits-training-to-join-venezuelan-forces/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China's Xi Seeks Closer Coordination With North Korea's Kim After "Grand" Military Parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/chinas-xi-seeks-closer-coordination-with-north-koreas-kim-after-grand-military-parade/): China’s President Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on September 4 to discuss closer coordination in global and regional affairs. Kim praised China’s military parade and pledged continued support for its sovereignty and development. The meeting followed the parade attended by Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Messi brace for Argentina downs Venezuela in emotional World Cup farewell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/messi-brace-for-argentina-downs-venezuela-in-emotional-world-cup-farewell/): A sold-out stadium of 85,000 in Buenos Aires witnessed two farewell Lionel Messi goals in World Cup qualifier.
- [Osaka knocked out of US Open; Sabalenka to play Anisimova in final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/osaka-knocked-out-of-us-open-sabalenka-to-play-anisimova-in-final/): Reigning champ Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula while Amanda Anisimova upset Naomi Osaka to make first US Open final.
- [RFK Jr. Shocks Senate with Explosive Vaccine Claims | US Latest News | Trump | Breaking | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/rfk-jr-shocks-senate-with-explosive-vaccine-claims-us-latest-news-trump-breaking-4k-n18g/): In a fiery and unforgettable Senate hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a series of explosive claims about vaccines, stunning lawmakers, public health officials, and viewers alike. During his testimony, RFK Jr. rejected CDC data, questioned official COVID-19 death tolls, and launched into unfiltered criticism of vaccine mandates, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies. n18oc_world News18 […]
- ['Definitely Not': Kremlin Rejects Security Guarantees For Ukraine By Foreign Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/definitely-not-kremlin-rejects-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-by-foreign-military/): The Kremlin dismissed foreign military contingents as security guarantees for Ukraine, calling them unacceptable to Russia.
- [RFK Jr Hearing Row: CNN Chief Medical Corresp. Mr. Gupta Decodes RFK Vaccine Claims | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/rfk-jr-hearing-row-cnn-chief-medical-corresp-mr-gupta-decodes-rfk-vaccine-claims-4k-n18g/): The controversial Senate hearing featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to spark debate across the U.S., as CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in with a scientific breakdown of RFK Jr.’s explosive vaccine-related claims. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [LIVE: Israel kills 18 overnight as intense strikes flatten Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/live-israel-kills-18-overnight-as-intense-strikes-flatten-gaza-city/): Israel’s army continued its assault overnight on Gaza City, killing at least 18 people, including seven children.
- [Pentagon warns Venezuela as 2 military aircraft fly near US Navy ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/pentagon-warns-venezuela-as-2-military-aircraft-fly-near-us-navy-ship/): Defense Department says ‘two Maduro regime military aircraft’ flew near US warship in a ‘highly provocative’ move.
- [Has India ‘weaponised water’ to deliberately flood Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/has-india-weaponised-water-to-deliberately-flood-pakistan/): Pakistan blames India for floods that have killed hundreds, but experts urge focus on climate change.
- [Maduro Tells Trump To "Watch Out" As US Calls Venezuela's President A "Fugitive Of Justice" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/maduro-tells-trump-to-watch-out-as-us-calls-venezuelas-president-a-fugitive-of-justice-4k/): The Pentagon said two Venezuelan military aircraft flew close to a US Navy vessel operating in international waters. This comes days after American forces carried out a deadly strike on a boat alleged to be linked to drug trafficking from Venezuela. The US department of defense called the move “highly provocative”. US secretary of state […]
- [US Defense Chief Pete Hegseth Impresses Troops With Sharpshooting Skills At Fort Benning | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-defense-chief-pete-hegseth-impresses-troops-with-sharpshooting-skills-at-fort-benning-4k-n18g/): US Defense Chief Pete Hegseth stunned troops and spectators alike during a live-fire training session at Fort Benning, showcasing his elite-level sharpshooting skills in a rare hands-on demonstration of leadership. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Global Pact Signed: 26 Nations Unite For Post-War Security Guarantees | Ukraine | Russia | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/global-pact-signed-26-nations-unite-for-post-war-security-guarantees-ukraine-russia-4k-n18g/): A historic international agreement has been signed as 26 nations, including key Western allies, unite to provide post-war security guarantees to Ukraine. This sweeping pact, struck amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, is aimed at safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty, strengthening NATO coordination, and sending a powerful signal to Moscow. With global leaders rallying behind Kyiv, this deal […]
- [US Senators Grill RFK Jr. Over COVID Lies | ‘Can’t Say How Many Americans Died' | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-senators-grill-rfk-jr-over-covid-lies-cant-say-how-many-americans-died-4k-n18g/): In a high-stakes Senate hearing, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny over his controversial claims about the COVID-19 pandemic. In a moment that quickly went viral, RFK Jr. admitted he “can’t say how many Americans died” from COVID — a statement that shocked lawmakers and viewers alike. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Joe Biden Spotted With Huge Scar On Forehead, Spokesperson Shares Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/joe-biden-spotted-with-huge-scar-on-forehead-spokesperson-shares-reason/): Joe Biden, 82, was seen with a large forehead scar after Mohs surgery for skin cancer. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2025 and had a lesion removed in 2023.
- [Trump's Tech Dinner: Apple, Microsoft & More Step Up at White House Dinner But No Musk | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trumps-tech-dinner-apple-microsoft-more-step-up-at-white-house-dinner-but-no-musk-4k-n18g/): White House dinner that turned heads across Silicon Valley and Washington, top tech leaders from companies like Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Google gathered to praise Donald Trump’s tech and economic policies. The exclusive Rose Garden event, dubbed by insiders as a “High-IQ Dinner,” was a showcase of alignment between tech powerhouses and the former president’s […]
- [I Was Silenced: Fired CDC Director Points Finger at Trump, RFK Jr. | US News | Breaking | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/i-was-silenced-fired-cdc-director-points-finger-at-trump-rfk-jr-us-news-breaking-4k-n18g/): In a bombshell revelation, the ousted CDC Director has come forward, accusing former President Donald Trump and RFK Jr. of actively undermining the nation’s public health response during the pandemic. In a powerful interview, the former top health official claims he was silenced, pressured, and cut off from critical decision-making at the height of the […]
- [‘World Can Trust Our Technology’: US Tech Leaders Meet Trump At White House, Laud AI Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/world-can-trust-our-technology-us-tech-leaders-meet-trump-at-white-house-laud-ai-push/): Donald Trump hosted a group of tech executives at the White House and showcased research on artificial intelligence.
- [Trump Tells European Countries To Stop Buying Russian Oil As It Helps In 'Funding War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-tells-european-countries-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-as-it-helps-in-funding-war/): Trump urged European nations to stop purchasing Russian oil as it helps in funding war against Ukraine. The discussion was held during a call led by French President Macron.
- [RFK Jr. Blasted by Senator Warner: ‘Ignorance Is Not An Excuse' | US News | Trump | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/rfk-jr-blasted-by-senator-warner-ignorance-is-not-an-excuse-us-news-trump-4k-n18g/): Senator Mark Warner took Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) to task, calling out his controversial remarks and misinformation. The confrontation reached a boiling point when Warner asked, “How can you be that ignorant?”, igniting a fierce debate over science, public policy, and RFK Jr.’s stance on key national issues. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [US News: Cassidy vs. RFK Jr, Vaccine Showdown In Heated Senate Exchange | Trump US 2025 | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-news-cassidy-vs-rfk-jr-vaccine-showdown-in-heated-senate-exchange-trump-us-2025-4k-n18g/): A fiery Senate exchange unfolded as Senator Bill Cassidy confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) over his controversial views on vaccines. The clash took center stage during a heated hearing, with Cassidy accusing RFK Jr. of spreading misinformation and undermining public health efforts. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/kim-xi-hail-bond-as-north-korea-says-it-will-protect-chinas-interests/): Goodwill messages continued this week’s public display of diplomatic unity between Beijing, Pyongyang and Moscow.
- ['We're Having Good Dialogue': Hours After Talks With Zelensky, Trump Says He Will Speak With Putin Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/were-having-good-dialogue-hours-after-talks-with-zelensky-trump-says-he-will-speak-with-putin-soon/): Trump held meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other leaders on Thursday. Hours later, he affirmatively said to speak with Russian President soon. 
- [1 Dead, 7 Injured In Canada Mass Stabbing; Suspect Dies After Crashing Into Police Cruiser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/1-dead-7-injured-in-canada-mass-stabbing-suspect-dies-after-crashing-into-police-cruiser/): While the suspect fled the scene, he died after crashing into a police cruiser responding to the attack.
- ['A High-IQ Group': Donald Trump Hosts US Tech Titans At White House, Elon Musk Excluded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/a-high-iq-group-donald-trump-hosts-us-tech-titans-at-white-house-elon-musk-excluded/): Donald Trump hosted leading tech executives at the White House, and praised the group as “brilliant” and a “high-IQ” force. Elon Musk wasn’t a part of the group.
- [Israel Says It Controls 40% Of Gaza City, Plans To Intensify Offensive In Coming Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israel-says-it-controls-40-of-gaza-city-plans-to-intensify-offensive-in-coming-days/): Israel says it now controls 40 per cent of Gaza City and will step up its offensive in the coming days, hours after Gaza officials reported over 60 Palestinian deaths in strikes.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,289](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1289/): Here are the key events on day 1,289 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Trump's Good Relationship With Modi Gone Now’: Ex-US NSA Cautions World Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trumps-good-relationship-with-modi-gone-now-ex-us-nsa-cautions-world-leaders/): Trump’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton cautioned world leaders that their personal relationship with Trump won’t save them from the “worst”.
- [Indonesia in chaos: Five Indonesians give views on why and how to fix it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/indonesia-in-chaos-five-indonesians-give-views-on-why-and-how-to-fix-it/): A cost-of-living crisis and a government apparently impervious to the struggles of everyday people has ignited rage.
- [Trump Set To Sign Executive Order Renaming Department Of Defense To 'Department Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-set-to-sign-executive-order-renaming-department-of-defense-to-department-of-war/): The Department of War was rebranded in the aftermath of World War II during a restructuring of the US military apparatus.
- ['Very Shortly': Trump Warns Of Tariffs On Semiconductors From Firms Not Moving Base To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/very-shortly-trump-warns-of-tariffs-on-semiconductors-from-firms-not-moving-base-to-us/): Donald Trump said his administration will impose substantial tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies that do not shift production to the US.
- [Prosecutors launch probe into Argentina couple over Nazi-looted painting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/prosecutors-launch-probe-into-argentina-couple-over-nazi-looted-painting/): The painting, Portrait of a Lady, had disappeared from the collection of a Jewish art dealer during World War II.
- [Zelenskyy Dismisses Putin's Moscow Invitation For Peace Talks As Delay Tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/zelenskyy-dismisses-putins-moscow-invitation-for-peace-talks-as-delay-tactic/): Putin extended the invitation during his visit to China, where he attended the SCO summit and the China Victory Day military parade.
- [National Guard Deployment In Washington DC Extended Through November 30, Confirms Memo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/national-guard-deployment-in-washington-dc-extended-through-november-30-confirms-memo/): A memorandum issued by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed the extended mission.
- [US files lawsuit against California utility over Los Angeles wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-files-lawsuit-against-california-utility-over-los-angeles-wildfires/): The Department of Justice alleges that negligence by Southern California Edison sparked deadly Eaton Fire in January.
- [‘City of fear’: Palestinians trapped as Israel intensifies Gaza City attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/city-of-fear-palestinians-trapped-as-israel-intensifies-gaza-city-attack/): Almost one million remain in the city; those who flee risk death elsewhere in enclave, with no safe place to hide.
- [South Korea trials 4-day weeks and half-days for its stressed-out workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/south-korea-trials-4-day-weeks-and-half-days-for-its-stressed-out-workers/): The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.
- [Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over National Guard Deployment In Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-administration-faces-lawsuit-over-national-guard-deployment-in-washington-dc/): The White House, however, maintains that the deployment falls squarely within the authority of the US President.
- [How many Palestinian detainees from Gaza does Israel think are fighters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/how-many-palestinian-detainees-from-gaza-does-israel-think-are-fighters/): A new investigation finds that only a quarter of Palestinian detainees in Israel are linked to fighting groups.
- [Germany shocked by Slovakia with third loss in row as World Cup path begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/germany-shocked-by-slovakia-with-third-loss-in-row-as-world-cup-path-begins/): Germany begin their World Cup qualifying group with defeat by Slovakia, the third straight loss for four-time winners.
- [Spain thrash Bulgaria but Georgia test Turkiye in 2026 World Cup qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/spain-thrash-bulgaria-but-georgia-test-turkiye-in-2026-world-cup-qualifiers/): Spain cruise to 3-0 win in Bulgaria while Turkiye hold off Georgia fightback as Group E of World Cup qualifiers begins.
- [US sanctions Palestinian rights groups for supporting ICC Israel probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/us-sanctions-palestinian-rights-groups-for-supporting-icc-israel-probe/): Al-Haq, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and Al-Mezan targeted for engaging with ICC, state department says.
- [Trump Signs Executive Order On US-Japan Trade Deal Setting 15% Tariff, $550 Bn Investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/trump-signs-executive-order-on-us-japan-trade-deal-setting-15-tariff-550-bn-investment/): Trump has referred to the agreement as the “largest deal in history with Japan.”
- [Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/why-is-the-us-military-building-up-its-presence-in-the-caribbean/): The Trump administration recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said was carrying drugs.
- [Breakdancing gives Gaza’s children a way to express themselves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/breakdancing-gives-gazas-children-a-way-to-express-themselves/): A dance academy is giving Gaza’s children a way to express themselves as they deal with the daily realities of war.
- [Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after divisive 25-year tenure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/daniel-levy-steps-down-as-tottenham-chairman-after-divisive-25-year-tenure/): Levy’s departure comes after Spurs secured the UEFA Europa League last season but finished 17th in the Premier League.
- [Northwestern University president to resign amid tensions with Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/northwestern-university-president-to-resign-amid-tensions-with-donald-trump/): US universities have faced pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on pro-Palestine activism.
- [Melania Trump Hosts White House AI Summit, Calls For ‘Watchful Guidance’ In Tech Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/melania-trump-hosts-white-house-ai-summit-calls-for-watchful-guidance-in-tech-growth/): Melania Trump likened the growth of AI to the development of children, underscoring the shared responsibility of parents, educators, and leaders.
- [Afghans displaced by quake live on streets, in farm fields as winter looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/afghans-displaced-by-quake-live-on-streets-in-farm-fields-as-winter-looms/): The death toll from an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan is rising and concerns over a homelessness crisis growing.
- [Florida moves to scrap vaccine mandates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/florida-moves-to-scrap-vaccine-mandates/): The US state of Florida will move to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements.
- [Chair Scrubbed, Armrest Wiped, Table Cleaned: Kim's Aides Erase His DNA After Talks With Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/04/chair-scrubbed-armrest-wiped-table-cleaned-kims-aides-erase-his-dna-after-talks-with-putin-4k/): After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up in Beijing, Kim’s aides rushed in to wipe his seat.Footage showed Kim’s staff scrubbing down every surface the leader had touched. The chair’s backrest was polished, its armrests wiped, and even the side table cleaned. His drinking glass was taken […]
- [IDF Expands Gaza Operations, Strikes Key Hamas Infrastructure In High-Rise Building | Netanyahu | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/idf-expands-gaza-operations-strikes-key-hamas-infrastructure-in-high-rise-building-netanyahu-4k/): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have expanded their operations in Gaza, executing precision strikes on a high-rise building housing key Hamas infrastructure in the heart of Gaza City. The strike followed an evacuation order as the IDF ramped up ground operations, aiming to neutralize Hamas command posts, sniper units, and tunnels running beneath civilian areas. […]
- [After Trump jab, India’s Modi says ties with US still ‘very positive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/after-trump-jab-indias-modi-says-ties-with-us-still-very-positive/): Modi’s remarks follow Trump reaffirming personal friendship, downplaying earlier remarks about ‘losing India’ to China.
- [Israeli Army Urges Gaza City Residents To Leave For ‘Humanitarian Zone’ For Its ‘Capture’ Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/israeli-army-urges-gaza-city-residents-to-leave-for-humanitarian-zone-for-its-capture-plans/): Israel Army official urged the residents of Gaza City to leave for the “humanitarian zone” in the south ahead of its plans to capture the city.
- [Who Was Carlo Acutis? Pope Leo To Canonize 'God's Influencer' As The First Millennial Saint | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/who-was-carlo-acutis-pope-leo-to-canonize-gods-influencer-as-the-first-millennial-saint-4k/): Carlo Acutis, a British-born computer prodigy who died in 2006 at the age of 15, will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint on September 7. His canonization has sparked a remarkable surge in popularity among young Catholics globally, who view him as a relatable ‘digital disciple’ for the modern age. Over the past year, […]
- [Israel acts with “absolute impunity” in Gaza occupation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/israel-acts-with-absolute-impunity-in-gaza-occupation-plan/): Analyst Tahani Mustafa says Israel acts with no red lines as its allies offer little pushback on Gaza occupation plan.
- [Australian neo-Nazi attack on sacred Indigenous site a worrying trend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/australian-neo-nazi-attack-on-sacred-indigenous-site-a-worrying-trend/): Attack on site sacred to Aboriginal community followed an anti-immigration rally in Melbourne city.
- [Male-only succession rules overshadow Japan prince’s coming-of-age](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/male-only-succession-rules-overshadow-japan-princes-coming-of-age/): Prince Hisahito is first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He could also be last in world’s oldest monarchy.
- [Trump Goes After EU Over Google Fines, Threatens Visa Revocations | US News | US Visa News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-goes-after-eu-over-google-fines-threatens-visa-revocations-us-news-us-visa-news-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against the European Union’s hefty fines imposed on Google, threatening visa revocations as a potential retaliation. Trump criticizes the EU for unfairly targeting American tech giants, warning that such actions could lead to serious consequences for EU nationals seeking U.S. visas. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Will Trump And Modi Be Friends Again? QUAD May Be The Stage For A Reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/will-trump-and-modi-be-friends-again-quad-may-be-the-stage-for-a-reset/): India’s pragmatic and mature approach has enabled Trump to get an opportunity for an off-ramp, perhaps opening up the possibility of a phone call between both leaders soon
- [Houthis Fire Missiles To Avenge PM's Death, Israel Threatens Yemen With "All Ten Plagues" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/houthis-fire-missiles-to-avenge-pms-death-israel-threatens-yemen-with-all-ten-plagues-4k/): Israel has promised to inflict the 10 biblical plagues of Egypt on Yemen’s Houthi rebels in response to the group launching missile attacks in retaliation for last week’s assassination of Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi and several senior officials. The Houthis have launched numerous drone and missile attacks against Israel, saying the launches are in […]
- [Hamas Releases Video Of Alive Israeli Hostages Captured In October 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/hamas-releases-video-of-alive-israeli-hostages-captured-in-october-7-attack/): Out of the 251 hostages seized during the October 7 attack, 47 still remain in Gaza, including the 25 who the Israeli military says are dead.
- [Trump Expresses Disappointment with India, But Still Gets Along With Modi | US-India Relations | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-expresses-disappointment-with-india-but-still-gets-along-with-modi-us-india-relations-4k/): In a candid interview, Donald Trump opened up about his disappointment with India over certain aspects of the relationship, particularly regarding trade and tariffs. However, despite these frustrations, Trump reaffirmed his strong personal bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he continues to “get along” with the Indian leader. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Why Trump Wants US Department Of Defense Known As The ‘Department of War’ Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/why-trump-wants-us-department-of-defense-known-as-the-department-of-war-again/): Arguing that ‘defence’ sounds weak, US President Donald Trump wants to bring back the title America used until 1947: the Department of War
- [Shark attack kills surfer off Sydney beach in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/shark-attack-kills-surfer-off-sydney-beach-in-australia/): Middle-aged victim reportedly lost both his legs in the attack while his surfboard was cut in half.
- [US Deploys 10 F-35 Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico Amid Rising Tensions | US Air Force | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-deploys-10-f-35-fighter-jets-to-puerto-rico-amid-rising-tensions-us-air-force-trump-4k/): In a strategic military move, the United States has deployed 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico, as tensions rise in the region. With geopolitical concerns heating up, the deployment underscores the U.S. military’s commitment to maintaining air dominance and regional security. President Trump has faced rising calls to strengthen U.S. military presence in key […]
- [Trump Signals Negotiations With Hamas As Hostages Lives Hang In The Balance | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-signals-negotiations-with-hamas-as-hostages-lives-hang-in-the-balance-israel-4k/): In a tense and evolving situation, President Trump signals a potential path toward negotiations with Hamas, even as the lives of hostages remain at risk. As the crisis deepens, Trump urges Hamas to release the captives and warns of the dire consequences should the situation escalate further. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Man Dies In Suspected Shark Attack In Sydney, Several Beaches Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/man-dies-in-suspected-shark-attack-in-sydney-several-beaches-closed/): A man died in a suspected large shark attack Sydney. New South Wales police recovered his body and surfboard parts; several beaches are closed.
- [US President Trump Confirms G20 Summit to Be Held in Miami | US News | G20 Summit | BREAKING | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-president-trump-confirms-g20-summit-to-be-held-in-miami-us-news-g20-summit-breaking-4k/): In a major global announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the upcoming G20 Summit will be hosted in Miami, Florida. The decision marks a bold shift in U.S. diplomatic strategy, putting one of America’s most iconic cities in the international spotlight. Trump stated that Miami is the “perfect location” to showcase American leadership, […]
- [LIVE: Israel kills more than 50 people as Gaza City endures deadly night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/live-israel-kills-more-than-50-people-as-gaza-city-endures-deadly-night/): Israeli forces subjected the major urban centre in northern Gaza to another night of deadly bombing raids.
- [Alcaraz to play Sinner in US Open final after beating Djokovic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/alcaraz-to-play-sinner-in-us-open-final-after-beating-djokovic/): Jannik Sinner overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up another final with Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic.
- [How demolitions push Palestinians off their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/how-demolitions-push-palestinians-off-their-land/): In the occupied West Bank, Israel is demolishing one Palestinian-owned building every five hours.
- [Xi, Putin video on ‘living to 150’ dropped as Chinese TV pulls permission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/xi-putin-video-on-living-to-150-dropped-as-chinese-tv-pulls-permission/): The unusually candid exchange between the world leaders was widely shared by broadcasters and on social media globally.
- [UK Deputy PM Resigns: How A Tax Scandal Over A Seaside Flat Brought Down Angela Rayner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/uk-deputy-pm-resigns-how-a-tax-scandal-over-a-seaside-flat-brought-down-angela-rayner/): Angela Rayner, long considered one of the Labour Party’s rising stars, has stepped down after an ethics probe found she breached the ministerial code by underpaying property tax
- [World News Live Updates: US Senator Marco Rubio Vows to 'Blow Up' Foreign Crime Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/world-news-live-updates-us-senator-marco-rubio-vows-to-blow-up-foreign-crime-groups/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Trump Declares Pentagon Will Now Be Called Department of War | Pete Hegseth | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-declares-pentagon-will-now-be-called-department-of-war-pete-hegseth-us-news-4k/): In a landmark move, President Trump has officially announced that the Pentagon will now be known as the “Department of War,” signaling a bold shift in how the United States will approach global conflicts. This rebranding echoes Trump’s commitment to an aggressive military stance, emphasizing offense over defense. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US News: Former ICE Chief Reacts to Hyundai's Raid—What Does It Mean for US Immigration? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-news-former-ice-chief-reacts-to-hyundais-raid-what-does-it-mean-for-us-immigration-4k/): In this exclusive interview, the Former ICE Acting Director reacts to the massive immigration raids at Hyundai plants across the U.S. The raids, which have made headlines nationwide, raise key questions about the future of U.S. immigration enforcement and its impact on major corporations. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Khalistani Violent Extremist Groups Getting Financial Support From Canada: Govt Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/khalistani-violent-extremist-groups-getting-financial-support-from-canada-govt-report/): A Canadian government report has revealed that Khalistani violent extremist groups are among the terrorist entities receiving financial support from the country.
- [US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-navy-seals-killed-north-korean-civilians-during-botched-mission-report/): US special forces killed several North Korean fishermen diving for shellfish after encountering them by accident.
- [‘Can't Handle Truth’: Navarro Sharpens Attack On India-Russia Ties Even As Trump Softens Tone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/cant-handle-truth-navarro-sharpens-attack-on-india-russia-ties-even-as-trump-softens-tone/): Peter Navarro, Trump’s adviser, launched another attack on India, stating that New Delhi “can’t handle the truth” about its energy ties with Moscow.
- [US weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-weighs-strikes-on-cartels-in-venezuela-f-35-warplanes-deploy-reports/): Ten F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against Latin American drug cartels.
- [Trump Targets Wrongful Detention With New 'State Sponsor' Designation For Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-targets-wrongful-detention-with-new-state-sponsor-designation-for-nations/): Countries at risk of receiving the designation will reportedly be given advanced notice and a limited window of time to change course.
- [Trump Hosts First Dinner In Renovated Rose Garden With Congressional Leaders | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-hosts-first-dinner-in-renovated-rose-garden-with-congressional-leaders-watch/): During his address, Trump spoke at length about what he referred to as the “Great Big Beautiful Bill.”
- ['Nobody Has Done What We Did': Trump Again Claims US Stopped Seven Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/nobody-has-done-what-we-did-trump-again-claims-us-stopped-seven-wars/): Trump has on several occasions also taken credit for mediating a ‘ceasefire’ between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor using trade as a tool.
- [‘Don’t Think We Have’: Trump Backtracks ‘Lost India To China’ Post, Says ‘Nothing To Worry About’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/dont-think-we-have-trump-backtracks-lost-india-to-china-post-says-nothing-to-worry-about/): Donald Trump said in a social media post that the US has lost India to “darkest” China, however, later he backtracked his statement, saying he did not believe that has happened.
- [Asia Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets and how to follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/asia-cup-2025-teams-schedule-venues-tickets-and-how-to-follow/): All to know about Asia’s premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,290](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1290/): Here are the key events on day 1,290 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Announces To Host 2026 G20 Summit At His Miami Golf Resort In Florida | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-announces-to-host-2026-g20-summit-at-his-miami-golf-resort-in-florida-watch/): Trump will not attend this year’s G20 summit in South Africa.
- ['Get Along Very Well With Modi; He's Great': Trump Praises PM But Deplores India-Russia Oil Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/get-along-very-well-with-modi-hes-great-trump-praises-pm-but-deplores-india-russia-oil-trade/): He went on to praise PM Modi’s leadership and spoke about the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States earlier this year
- [Meet The New UK Cabinet: Know Who’s Who In PM Keir Starmer’s Latest Shuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/meet-the-new-uk-cabinet-know-whos-who-in-pm-keir-starmers-latest-shuffle/): The reshuffle also saw a number of ministers moved into new positions to strengthen Starmer’s leadership team.
- [Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters demanding end to Vucic rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/serbian-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesters-demanding-end-to-vucic-rule/): After 10 months of dissent, protests show no signs of dying down as fury at alleged government corruption grows.
- [Putin Calls Ukraine’s EU Membership 'Legitimate Choice'; EU Commission Welcomes Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/putin-calls-ukraines-eu-membership-legitimate-choice-eu-commission-welcomes-support/): Putin emphasised that Ukraine has the lawful right to determine how it conducts its international relations, secures its economic interests, and chooses its allies.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank as violence surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-in-occupied-west-bank-as-violence-surges/): Race against time for efforts to resurrect two-state solution as Israel detains Palestinians and raids more land.
- [Egypt, Qatar condemn Netanyahu remarks on displacing Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/egypt-qatar-condemn-netanyahu-remarks-on-displacing-palestinians-in-gaza/): Egypt rejects forced Palestinian displacement, labelling it a ‘red line’ and a violation of humanitarian principles.
- [Air Canada flight attendants reject wage offer: Reuters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/air-canada-flight-attendants-reject-wage-offer-reuters/): Flight attendants had been unhappy both with the wage offer and the way it had been forcibly imposed on them.
- [Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/belgium-asks-us-not-to-destroy-millions-in-contraceptives-bound-for-africa/): Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
- [Israel blows up Gaza City high-rise, escalating deadly assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israel-blows-up-gaza-city-high-rise-escalating-deadly-assault/): Fear is spreading that an Israeli strike on a Gaza City high-rise signals a new stage of ethnic cleansing of the north.
- [Chicago teachers hand out safety tips as troop deployment looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/chicago-teachers-hand-out-safety-tips-as-troop-deployment-looms/): The Chicago Teachers Union was handing out flyers at schools Friday informing parents of their rights.
- [Mbappe levels up with Henry as France cruise past Ukraine in World Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/mbappe-levels-up-with-henry-as-france-cruise-past-ukraine-in-world-cup-tie/): Kylian Mbappe draws level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals for France in 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier.
- [Trump symbolically changes Department of Defense to ‘Department of War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-symbolically-changes-department-of-defense-to-department-of-war/): Pentagon chief says name signals more offensive approach to US military, but change unofficial without change to law.
- [Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/armenia-vs-portugal-uefa-world-cup-qualifier-teams-start-lineups/): Portugal’s first match of their World Cup qualifiers is also the first chance to mark the passing of Diogo Jota.
- [UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner Quits After Admitting To Underpaying Property Tax, Starmer In A Fix | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/uk-deputy-pm-angela-rayner-quits-after-admitting-to-underpaying-property-tax-starmer-in-a-fix-4k/): UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after admitting to underpaying property tax on a new home. The development is another setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Rayner is the eighth, and the most senior, ministerial departure from Starmer’s team. Her departure is also the most damaging yet for Starmer because he offered her his […]
- [Donald Trump Renames Pentagon, Brings Back Historic 'Department Of War' In Latest Military Move | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/donald-trump-renames-pentagon-brings-back-historic-department-of-war-in-latest-military-move-4k/): President Donald Trump signs an executive order to alter the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, reverting to the agency’s former namesake. The executive order calls for using the Department of War as a secondary title for the Department of Defense, along with phrases like “secretary of war” for Pete […]
- [ICE Detains Hundreds Of South Koreans In Georgia Raid On Hyundai-Linked EV Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/ice-detains-hundreds-of-south-koreans-in-georgia-raid-on-hyundai-linked-ev-plant/): At a press conference held Friday, an ICE official stated that most of the individuals taken into custody were Korean nationals, although he did not provide an exact figure.
- [It's Official! Trump Renames Defense Department As ‘Department Of War’ In New Order | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/its-official-trump-renames-defense-department-as-department-of-war-in-new-order-watch/): This marks the 200th executive order signed by President Trump since taking office in January this year.
- [EU Fines Google $3.45 Bn For Ad Monopoly; Trump Condemns Ruling As ‘Very Unfair’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/eu-fines-google-3-45-bn-for-ad-monopoly-trump-condemns-ruling-as-very-unfair/): Trump also threatened to invoke Section 301 of U.S. trade law to nullify what he described as unjust penalties on American companies.
- [Joe Biden Spotted With Huge Wound On His Head After Undergoing Surgery For Skin Cancer | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/joe-biden-spotted-with-huge-wound-on-his-head-after-undergoing-surgery-for-skin-cancer-4k/): Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer, the latest health challenge for the former president. His spokesperson confirmed the surgery after Biden was seen leaving church in Delaware with a fresh scar on his forehead. Biden received Mohs surgery, a procedure used to cut away skin until no evidence of cancer remains. Two […]
- [Trump Urges End To 'Democrat Epstein Hoax', Blames Dems For Ties To Sex Offender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-urges-end-to-democrat-epstein-hoax-blames-dems-for-ties-to-sex-offender/): Trump’s remarks came after a press conference on Capitol Hill, where a group of Epstein’s survivors spoke publicly and demanded the release of the so-called Epstein list.
- [Lisbon Mourns Victims Of Funicular Crash, Did A Loose Cable Lead To Portugal's Biggest Tragedy? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/lisbon-mourns-victims-of-funicular-crash-did-a-loose-cable-lead-to-portugals-biggest-tragedy-4k/): Recovery efforts in the crash of a funicular in Lisbon that killed 16 people, could offer insight into potential causes of the accident, which Portugal’s prime minister has called “one of the greatest human tragedies in our recent history.” A video of the recovery of the mangled cars showed workers extracting an underground cable connecting […]
- [How significant is Xi, Putin and Kim’s first meeting in Beijing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/how-significant-is-xi-putin-and-kims-first-meeting-in-beijing/): Leaders of China, Russia and North Korea are centre stage at military parade.
- [Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/canada-to-give-automakers-a-break-on-ev-sales-target-as-us-tariffs-weigh/): Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.
- [Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/lebanons-cabinet-welcomes-army-plan-to-disarm-hezbollah-gives-no-timeline/): Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.
- [EU slaps $3.45bn fine on Google for unfair ad practices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/eu-slaps-3-45bn-fine-on-google-for-unfair-ad-practices/): Tech giant fined for third time in a week after being hit with multimillion-dollar penalties in US and France.
- [Bus crashes off steep cliff, killing at least 15 people in Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/bus-crashes-off-steep-cliff-killing-at-least-15-people-in-sri-lanka/): A passenger bus veered off the road in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing at least 15 people onboard.
- [Who Is David Lammy? UK Gets A New Deputy PM After Major Cabinet Reshuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/who-is-david-lammy-uk-gets-a-new-deputy-pm-after-major-cabinet-reshuffle/): David Lammy is a prominent figure in British politics, known for his legal background, leadership in social justice issues.
- ['Ready To Boost India-Jamaica Friendship': PM Modi Congratulates Jamaican PM On Third Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/ready-to-boost-india-jamaica-friendship-pm-modi-congratulates-jamaican-pm-on-third-term/): PM Modi last met his Jamaican counterpart in October last year when Holness visited New Delhi at the Prime Minister’s invitation
- [Donald Trump To Attend US Open Final, His First Since Getting Booed At Grand Slam 2015](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/donald-trump-to-attend-us-open-final-his-first-since-getting-booed-at-grand-slam-2015/): This would be Donald Trump’s first visit to the Arthur Ashe Stadium since 2015, when he was booed by fans while attending a match between Serena and Venus Williams.
- [Trump Teases Mark Zuckerberg About His "Political Career" At White House Dinner With Tech CEOs | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-teases-mark-zuckerberg-about-his-political-career-at-white-house-dinner-with-tech-ceos-4k/): President Donald Trump joked with Mark Zuckerberg at the White House dinner with tech CEOs, saying that this would be the beginning of his “political career”, to which the Meta CEO quickly said, “No, it’s not”. Apart from Zuckerberg, there were other tech CEOs in attendance – Apple’s Tim Cook, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Bill […]
- [New Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul Rises From Ban to Power, Pheu Thai Reaffirms Opposition Role |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/new-thailand-pm-anutin-charnvirakul-rises-from-ban-to-power-pheu-thai-reaffirms-opposition-role-4k/): Right-wing Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by parliament as Thailand’s 32nd prime minister, winning 311 of 492 lower house votes, surpassing Pheu Thai’s candidate. A New York-trained engineer and heir to a construction dynasty, Anutin previously served as deputy prime minister, interior minister, and health minister. Nicknamed the ‘Cannabis King’ for legalizing marijuana in […]
- [Imran Khan’s Sister Hit With Egg Outside Pakistan Jail | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/imran-khans-sister-hit-with-egg-outside-pakistan-jail-video/): Aleema Khanum was hit with eggs by two women outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after the Toshakhana case hearing.
- [HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr Clashes With Democrat And Republic Senators On Vaccine Access | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-clashes-with-democrat-and-republic-senators-on-vaccine-access-4k/): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions about his tumultuous tenure as health secretary during a contentious hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Republican senators who voted for RFK Jr. were among his harshest inquisitors at a combative hearing where he faced a barrage of questions over his vaccine policy and his recent firing of […]
- [“We’ve lost…” Trump’s sharp critique of Russia and India as they snug to ‘deepest, darkest’ China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/weve-lost-trumps-sharp-critique-of-russia-and-india-as-they-snug-to-deepest-darkest-china/): US President Donald Trump shared a photo on Truth Social of India’s PM Narendra Modi, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, and China’s President Xi Jinping together, stating that India and Russia were “lost” to “deepest, darkest China.” His post, blending sarcasm and warning, stirred debate in Washington and New Delhi. The image came from the Shanghai […]
- [David Lammy Appointed UK Deputy PM As Starmer Shakes Up Top Team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/david-lammy-appointed-uk-deputy-pm-as-starmer-shakes-up-top-team/): David Lammy has been appointed Deputy PM and will also serve as Justice Minister. Lammy was previously the Foreign Secretary
- [First Lady Melania Trump Seeks To "Prepare America's Children" For AI-Driven Decades Ahead | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/first-lady-melania-trump-seeks-to-prepare-americas-children-for-ai-driven-decades-ahead-4k/): First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance at the White House, and warned that “the robots are here” and that it is “our responsibility to prepare America’s children” for the AI-driven decades ahead. Speaking at a meeting of a White House AI education task force, Melania Trump said “Our future is no longer […]
- [Taliban’s 'No Skin Contact' Rule Leaves Afghan Women Trapped, Ignored In Earthquake Rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/talibans-no-skin-contact-rule-leaves-afghan-women-trapped-ignored-in-earthquake-rubble/): Rescue teams quickly pulled out injured men and children, but women and adolescent girls were often left behind, some bleeding and unattended
- [Tesla proposes trillion-dollar compensation package for CEO Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/tesla-proposes-trillion-dollar-compensation-package-for-ceo-elon-musk/): The compensation would be delivered in shares and tied to performance milestones set by the Tesla board over 10 years.
- [Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/mpox-no-longer-international-health-emergency-but-remains-concern-in-africa/): ‘While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,’ says independent panel of experts for the WHO.
- [Sabalenka vs Anisimova – US Open women’s final: Match start time, stats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/sabalenka-vs-anisimova-us-open-womens-final-match-start-time-stats/): Will Sabalenka overcome her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025 to beat Anisimova, a woman carving a comeback trail?
- [UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/un-rights-chief-urges-us-to-withdraw-sanctions-on-palestinian-ngos/): Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a ‘chilling effect’ on civil society globally.
- [WHO adds weight-loss, diabetes drugs to essential medicines list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/who-adds-weight-loss-diabetes-drugs-to-essential-medicines-list/): UN agency urges production of affordable generics for GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity and diabetes in developing countries.
- [Tel Aviv protesters unveil huge SOS sign demanding ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/tel-aviv-protesters-unveil-huge-sos-sign-demanding-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Demonstrators in Tel Aviv are signaling that time is running out for the Israeli captives still held in Gaza.
- [LIVE: Ukraine vs France – UEFA World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/live-ukraine-vs-france-uefa-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the qualifier for the 2026 event.
- [US job growth slows as Trump policies weigh on labour market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-job-growth-slows-as-trump-policies-weigh-on-labour-market/): Economists suggest the smaller gains show employers are increasingly wary of Trump’s tariff-driven economic policies.
- [Canadian unemployment jumps to 7.1% as tariffs weigh on economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/canadian-unemployment-jumps-to-7-1-as-tariffs-weigh-on-economy/): Persistent uncertainty around US trade policy has kept Canadian businesses on tenterhooks, discouraging hiring.
- [India Eyes Guarding Malacca Strait After Singapore's Nod. What's This Key Sea Lane About?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/india-eyes-guarding-malacca-strait-after-singapores-nod-whats-this-key-sea-lane-about/): The development marks a turning point in India’s maritime diplomacy and is likely to expand New Delhi’s influence across the Indo-Pacific
- [US Commerce Secy Says India Will Have To Come To Talks Table As Critics Berate Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/us-commerce-secy-says-india-will-have-to-come-to-talks-table-as-critics-berate-trump/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said India will apologise to Donald Trump and make a trade deal, as New Delhi strengthens ties with Russia and China.
- [Donald Trump Asks Supporters To Donate $15 In 'Fundraising Blitz' After Death Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/donald-trump-asks-supporters-to-donate-15-in-fundraising-blitz-after-death-rumours/): Trump urged his supporters to donate $15 so he could reach heaven, framing his political career and the survival of last year’s assassination attempt as divine intervention.
- [Israel releases footage of strike that killed Hamas Spokesperson Abu Obaida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israel-releases-footage-of-strike-that-killed-hamas-spokesperson-abu-obaida/): Israel’s army released footage showing a strike that killed Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida in Gaza last week. A photo showing Abu Obeida with late Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif was also released. After 23 months of fighting, Israel says it has decimated Hamas’s leadership, aiming to eradicate the group and recover hostages taken during the […]
- [Putin Says Xi Jinping Dubbed India-China Ties ‘Dragon-Elephant’, Suggests Tiger For Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/putin-says-xi-jinping-dubbed-india-china-ties-dragon-elephant-suggests-tiger-for-russia/): Vladimir Putin joked about Russia’s “bear” symbol at the Eastern Economic Forum 2025.
- [Trump is gutting America’s consumer watchdog to feed Wall Street’s greed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-is-gutting-americas-consumer-watchdog-to-feed-wall-streets-greed/): The CFPB clawed back $21bn for Americans. Now Trump is dismantling it, leaving families exposed as his donors celebrate.
- [New York City Mayor Eric Adams being eyed as Saudi ambassador: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-being-eyed-as-saudi-ambassador-reports/): Sources tell US media the move aims to withdraw Adams from mayoral race to strengthen Cuomo and defeat Mamdani.
- [UK deputy prime minister resigns amid tax scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/uk-deputy-prime-minister-resigns-amid-tax-scandal/): Rayner’s resignation prompts broader cabinet reshuffle, with House of Commons leader and Scotland secretary sacked.
- [Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/chicago-braces-for-possible-national-guard-deployment-what-we-know/): Officials in US city have pushed back against the looming deployment, but Trump confirmed it will go ahead.
- [Israel bombs high-rise towers as brutal Gaza City assault intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/israel-bombs-high-rise-towers-as-brutal-gaza-city-assault-intensifies/): The ‘gates of hell are opening’ in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.
- [What guarantees has Macron’s ‘coalition of the willing’ promised Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/what-guarantees-has-macrons-coalition-of-the-willing-promised-ukraine/): Macron announces a ‘reassurance force’ as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.
- [Unofficial Gaza tribunal accuses UK of complicity in Israel’s genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/unofficial-gaza-tribunal-accuses-uk-of-complicity-in-israels-genocide/): An unofficial tribunal led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused the UK of being complicit in Israel’s genocide
- [Putin Warns Western troops in Ukraine Will be "legitimate targets"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/putin-warns-western-troops-in-ukraine-will-be-legitimate-targets/): Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow’s forces. His remarks followed pledges from France, Britain, and over 20 other Ukraine allies to deploy their troops if a peace deal is reached. Putin emphasized that such a deployment would not promote lasting peace and […]
- [Trump Jokes Mark Zuckerberg Is Entering Politics, Meta CEO Flatly Says ‘Nope’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/trump-jokes-mark-zuckerberg-is-entering-politics-meta-ceo-flatly-says-nope/): Donald Trump jokes about Mark Zuckerberg’s “political career” at White House dinner with tech leaders.
- [“Strongly Oppose…” China Decries US Push to Pressure Beijing On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/strongly-oppose-china-decries-us-push-to-pressure-beijing-on-ukraine/): Beijing has strongly opposed US and European calls to impose economic pressure on China regarding the Ukraine war. China has maintained neutrality, neither condemning Russia’s invasion nor calling for troop withdrawal, causing concern among Kyiv’s allies. While urging peace, Beijing blames the West for prolonging the conflict by arming Ukraine. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [“Don’t Doubt…” Putin Vows Russia Will “Destroy” NATO Troops in Ukraine, Calls Trump “Cynical” |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/dont-doubt-putin-vows-russia-will-destroy-nato-troops-in-ukraine-calls-trump-cynical-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (September 5) that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets for Moscow to attack.Putin was speaking a day after French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries had pledged to provide postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, including an international force on land, sea and in the […]
- [Katharine, Duchess Of Kent And Cousin Of Late Queen Elizabeth II, Dies At 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/05/katharine-duchess-of-kent-and-cousin-of-late-queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-at-92/): Katharine, Duchess of Kent, wife of Prince Edward and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, died at 92.
- [Russia's Cancer Vaccine Enteromix Displays 100 Per Cent Efficacy In Clinical Trials | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/russias-cancer-vaccine-enteromix-displays-100-per-cent-efficacy-in-clinical-trials-news18/): In what could be a groundbreaking achievement in the fight against cancer, a revolutionary mRNA-based vaccine called Enteromix has demonstrated 100% efficacy and safety in clinical trials.The treatment, which targets and destroys cancer cells while significantly shrinking large tumours, is now awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Health before it can be made available […]
- [“For The First Time…” Russian Attack Set Ablaze the Seat Of Ukraine Government In Kyiv Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/for-the-first-time-russian-attack-set-ablaze-the-seat-of-ukraine-government-in-kyiv-amid-war/): Dozens of buildings were set on fire in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, including the seat of the government, after a Russian attackAt least three people were killed in the Russian drone and missile barrage, as per reports n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Prince Harry’s UK Visit Fuels Speculation Over Royal Family Ties | United Kingdom News | England |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/prince-harrys-uk-visit-fuels-speculation-over-royal-family-ties-united-kingdom-news-england-4k/): Prince Harry has made a surprise return to the United Kingdom, reigniting speculation about the state of his relationship with the Royal Family. This unannounced visit comes amid ongoing tensions following his departure from royal duties and his explosive interviews and memoir. While official sources remain tight-lipped, royal watchers are closely analyzing every move—will there […]
- [Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet In India, Pakistan, Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/red-sea-cable-cuts-disrupt-internet-in-india-pakistan-middle-east/): Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet in India, Pakistan, UAE, affecting SMW4 and IMEWE systems near Jeddah, with Microsoft Azure reporting increased latency.
- [Israel “will put Egypt in a very delicate situation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israel-will-put-egypt-in-a-very-delicate-situation/): “Absorbing immigrants from the Gaza Strip is something that, politically speaking, is not accepted by Egypt.”
- [Internet disruptions in Middle East and South Asia after Red Sea cable cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/internet-disruptions-in-middle-east-and-south-asia-after-red-sea-cable-cuts/): Microsoft warns customers of ‘increased latency’ in connectivity and says efforts are under way to resolve the issue.
- [Punjab Floods Update: PM Modi To Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Amid Widespread Devastation | BREAKING | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/punjab-floods-update-pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-amid-widespread-devastation-breaking-4k/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit flood-ravaged Punjab, where relentless rains have triggered widespread devastation, submerged entire villages, and displaced thousands of residents. The situation remains dire as rivers continue to overflow, damaging infrastructure, agriculture, and homes. Emergency services are on high alert, with relief and rescue operations ongoing across affected districts. n18oc_world […]
- [Video: Protests in US over deployment of national guard troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/video-protests-in-us-over-deployment-of-national-guard-troops/): Thousands of protesters marched in Washington DC and Chicago in the US, to denounce deployment of National Guard troops.
- [Ukraine Russia Conflict: Russia Strikes Kyiv With 800 Kamikaze Drones, Govt Building Destroyed | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/ukraine-russia-conflict-russia-strikes-kyiv-with-800-kamikaze-drones-govt-building-destroyed-4k/): In a devastating escalation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russia launched an unprecedented swarm of 800 kamikaze drones targeting the heart of Kyiv overnight. Ukrainian officials confirmed that a major government building was hit and destroyed, with emergency services battling fires and rescuing civilians trapped under rubble. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Lobbyist Jason Miller, Whom India Hired For Diplomatic Outreach To US, Meets Trump Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/lobbyist-jason-miller-whom-india-hired-for-diplomatic-outreach-to-us-meets-trump-amid-tensions/): Jason Miller leads the lobbying company SHW Partners LLC, which the Indian government hired in April this year at a monthly fee of $150,000.
- [We Have A Major Trade Deficit With China Which Is Ballooning..: Kanwal Sibal | News18 | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/we-have-a-major-trade-deficit-with-china-which-is-ballooning-kanwal-sibal-news18-world-news/): | We have a major trade deficit with China which is ballooning, border issue needs to be resolved first. We don’t have enough trust. There is no question of RIC: Kanwal Sibal, Ex Foreign Scy n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Prince Harry In UK This Week: Will He Meet Father King Charles? Family Reconciliation Likely?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/prince-harry-in-uk-this-week-will-he-meet-father-king-charles-family-reconciliation-likely/): The visit will provide an opportunity for the 76-year-old monarch, King Charles, and his son, Harry, to see each other and start healing their high-profile rift
- [Hind Rajab film given major prize at Venice film festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/hind-rajab-film-given-major-prize-at-venice-film-festival/): “The Voice of Hind Rajab” won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, one of the highest honours at the Venice Film Festival.
- [NYC Mayoral Race Twist: Bernie Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani At Townhall | US News | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/nyc-mayoral-race-twist-bernie-sanders-endorses-zohran-mamdani-at-townhall-us-news-trump-4k/): In a major political development, Senator Bernie Sanders has officially endorsed New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for the upcoming NYC Mayoral Race during a high-energy townhall in Queens. The surprise move has sent shockwaves through New York’s political landscape, with progressives rallying behind Mamdani’s grassroots campaign. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [SCO Summit | Tianjin Troika Sends Strong Message To Trump And The West | Trump Modi XI Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/sco-summit-tianjin-troika-sends-strong-message-to-trump-and-the-west-trump-modi-xi-jinping/): | Tianjin troika sends strong message to TrumpHas India’s foreign policy and multipolar diplomacy positioned New Delhi in the architect of a new global order devoid of hegemony? n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Venezuelans Concerned Over Possible US Strike: Calls for Peace Echo Nationwide | Trump Vs Maduro |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/venezuelans-concerned-over-possible-us-strike-calls-for-peace-echo-nationwide-trump-vs-maduro-4k/): Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, widespread fear is spreading among Venezuelan citizens over the possibility of a U.S. military strike. Many Venezuelans have voiced their strong desire for peace, emphasizing that they do not want war or further conflict. The political climate remains volatile as the U.S., under President Trump’s shadow, […]
- [Irfaan Ali re-elected for second term as oil-rich Guyana’s president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/irfaan-ali-re-elected-for-second-term-as-oil-rich-guyanas-president/): Centre-left 45-year-old politician gets new mandate to manage the South American nation’s newfound oil wealth.
- [Pride march in Serbia condemns police violence at antigovernment rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/pride-march-in-serbia-condemns-police-violence-at-antigovernment-rallies/): The LGBTQ event in Belgrade comes the day after police arrested 42 demonstrators in the city of Novi Sad.
- [Israeli forces destroy another Gaza City tower block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israeli-forces-destroy-another-gaza-city-tower-block/): Watch the moment Israeli forces bomb al-Soussi Tower, a high-rise residential building in Gaza City.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israeli air raids in Gaza to protests in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-air-raids-in-gaza-to-protests-in-serbia/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Trump Warns of Troop Deployment To Portland, Caught in Old Video Controversy | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/trump-warns-of-troop-deployment-to-portland-caught-in-old-video-controversy-us-news-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to send federal troops to Portland amid ongoing unrest, escalating tensions in the city. However, it has come to light that Trump’s threat was based on an old video, leading to widespread confusion and criticism. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [IDF Destroys Second High-Rise in Gaza, Vows ‘We Will Seize All of Gaza’ | Netanyahu | Hamas | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/idf-destroys-second-high-rise-in-gaza-vows-we-will-seize-all-of-gaza-netanyahu-hamas-4k/): In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed a second high-rise building in Gaza, targeting key Hamas infrastructure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to seize full control of Gaza, signaling an intensified ground operation. The demolished tower was reportedly used for Hamas command and control, with […]
- [Breaking: National Guard to Be Deployed in Chicago Following Trump’s Directive | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/breaking-national-guard-to-be-deployed-in-chicago-following-trumps-directive-us-news-4k/): In a significant move to address rising unrest, the National Guard is set to be deployed in Chicago following an order from President Donald Trump. This decision comes amid escalating tensions and increasing violence in the city, prompting federal intervention. Authorities are preparing for heightened security measures to restore order and protect residents. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba To Resign Amid Calls From His Party To Take Poll Defeat Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-to-resign-amid-calls-from-his-party-to-take-poll-defeat-responsibility/): Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has offered to step down from his position, as calls grow from his party to take responsibility for its loss in the parliamentary polls.
- [The Hidden Victims of China’s One-Child Policy | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/the-hidden-victims-of-chinas-one-child-policy-true-crime-reports/): The mother who spent 32 years looking for her missing son.
- [Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/anutin-charnvirakul-takes-office-as-thailand-pm-after-royal-endorsement/): Businessman and veteran politician vows to perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.
- [Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba will resign weeks after election debacle: NHK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/japans-pm-shigeru-ishiba-will-resign-weeks-after-election-debacle-nhk/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Sanders, Mamdani rally progressive voters as NYC mayor’s race intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/sanders-mamdani-rally-progressive-voters-as-nyc-mayors-race-intensifies/): Mamdani discusses how he plans to address income inequality and affordability issues in the largest US city.
- [Israel Hamas Conflict: Massive Anti-Government Protest Erupts Outside Netanyahu’s Residence | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israel-hamas-conflict-massive-anti-government-protest-erupts-outside-netanyahus-residence-4k/): As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, thousands of Israelis took to the streets in a massive anti-government protest outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence. Chanting emotional slogans like “You’re killing our children”, demonstrators demanded accountability for the government’s handling of the ongoing war and the rising civilian toll. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtu
- ['Don't Give Sh*t': JD Vance Responds To Critics After US Strike Kills 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/dont-give-sht-jd-vance-responds-to-critics-after-us-strike-kills-11/): Vice President JD Vance has responded to the critics calling the US strike a ‘war crime’ and said that ‘he doesn’t give a sh*t’.
- [‘No Need To Press 2 For English’: Trump Aide Says Prez May Block IT Outsourcing To Indian Firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/no-need-to-press-2-for-english-trump-aide-says-prez-may-block-it-outsourcing-to-indian-firms/): Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist in the US, claimed that Trump was considering blocking the outsourcing of IT work to Indian firms by American companies.
- [Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least 3, strike gov’t building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/russian-attacks-on-ukraines-kyiv-kill-at-least-3-strike-govt-building/): Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says attack early on Sunday sparked fires at several high-rise buildings in the capital.
- [Ukrainian Refugee Stabbed To Death On Train In US, Chilling Video Of Incident Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/ukrainian-refugee-stabbed-to-death-on-train-in-us-chilling-video-of-incident-surfaces/): At first, she can be seen scrolling on her phone. Minutes later, the accused, sitting right behind her seat attacks her.
- [UK Team Accesses Tihar Jail Facilities As India Steps Up Effort To Bring Fugitives Like Nirav Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/uk-team-accesses-tihar-jail-facilities-as-india-steps-up-effort-to-bring-fugitives-like-nirav-modi/): | According to reports UK team accesses Tihar Jail facilities as India steps up effort to bring fugitives like Nirav Modi n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canada Faces Multiple Extremism Threats According To Terrorism Threat Assessment Report 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/canada-faces-multiple-extremism-threats-according-to-terrorism-threat-assessment-report-2025/): | CNN News18 Exclusive: Canada faces multiple extremism threats according to Canada’s terrorism threat assessment report 2025Exclusive Input n18oc_world Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [LIVE: Israel bombs school, tents and homes in Gaza City, killing 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/live-israel-bombs-school-tents-and-homes-in-gaza-city-killing-17/): Israel pounds Gaza City as its troops continue a large-scale offensive to seize the biggest urban centre in the Strip.
- [EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen May Face Fresh No Confidence Vote In Parliament: Report | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-may-face-fresh-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-report-world-news/): Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament before the summer break, but it appears that she is returning to face too more in short order. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Helicopter Crashes Near Airlake Airport In Minnesota, Leaves No Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/helicopter-crashes-near-airlake-airport-in-minnesota-leaves-no-survivors/): A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, leaving no survivors. NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident.
- [Ukraine's Govt Building Catches Fire In Fresh Russian Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/ukraines-govt-building-catches-fire-in-fresh-russian-attack/): A Ukrainian government building caught fire after a Russian attack on Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district on Sunday.
- [Imavov calls for Chimaev’s title after UFC main event win over Borralho](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/imavov-calls-for-chimaevs-title-after-ufc-main-event-win-over-borralho/): Nassourdine Imavov beat Caio Borralho in Paris, then issued a title challenge to UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev.
- [US Open: Sabalenka wins second straight title, defeats Anisimova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/us-open-sabalenka-wins-second-straight-title-defeats-anisimova/): World number one Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title with a straight-sets victory against Amanda Anisimova.
- [Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/trump-threatens-war-on-chicago-as-thousands-protest-federal-crackdown/): Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.
- [Gaza war film The Voice of Hind Rajab wins 2nd prize at Venice festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/gaza-war-film-the-voice-of-hind-rajab-wins-2nd-prize-at-venice-festival/): Director Ben Hania pays tribute to slain five-year old Palestinian girl, calls for accountability for Israeli killings.
- [Trump Likely To Visit South Korea In October, Bilateral With China's Xi On Cards: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/trump-likely-to-visit-south-korea-in-october-bilateral-with-chinas-xi-on-cards-report/): Donald Trump may hold a bilateral meeting with China’s Xi Jinping during South Korea visit next month, which is under consideration, according to a report.
- [‘Propaganda’: Trump Adviser Navarro Attacks Elon Musk As X Fact-Checks His India-Russia Rant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/propaganda-trump-adviser-navarro-attacks-elon-musk-as-x-fact-checks-his-india-russia-rant/): Elon Musk’s X called out Peter Navarro over his India-Russia rant and flagged his stance as “hypocritical”. Navarro attacked Musk over the community note.
- [‘Can't Handle Truth’: Navarro Sharpens Attack On India-Russia Ties Even As Trump Softens Tone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/cant-handle-truth-navarro-sharpens-attack-on-india-russia-ties-even-as-trump-softens-tone-2/): Donald Trump’s adviser Peter Navarro has fired another attack on India, following up on his previous jabs over Russian oil purchase, and presented “facts”, claiming New Delhi “can’t handle truth”.His sharpened attack came even though his boss, the US President, has softened his tone against India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his first […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,291](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1291/): Here are the key events on day 1,291 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mexico accepts return of man deported to South Sudan from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/mexico-accepts-return-of-man-deported-to-south-sudan-from-us/): South Sudan says Mexico provides assurances its national would not face torture or other inhumane treatment.
- [Dozens of people killed in assault on village in Nigeria’s Borno State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/dozens-of-people-killed-in-assault-on-village-in-nigerias-borno-state/): Resident of Darul Jama says military was warned for three days about Boko Haram massing near village but did nothing.
- [Five people dead as rescue boat overturns in Pakistan floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/five-people-dead-as-rescue-boat-overturns-in-pakistan-floods/): More than a dozen rescued after boat capsizes during evacuations in Pakistan’s flood-stricken Punjab.
- [Why is UK PM Keir Starmer in trouble a year after landslide election win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/why-is-uk-pm-keir-starmer-in-trouble-a-year-after-landslide-election-win/): Deputy quits, cabinet reshuffled as far-right Reform UK gains in polls.
- [Police make mass arrests at Palestine Action rally outside UK Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/police-make-mass-arrests-at-palestine-action-rally-outside-uk-parliament/): Violence breaks out as police move in on 1,500 people protesting against government’s ban on anti-genocide group.
- [Ronaldo nets twice for Portugal in emotional World Cup qualifier in Armenia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/ronaldo-nets-twice-for-portugal-in-emotional-world-cup-qualifier-in-armenia/): Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win in Armenia as Portugal remember Diogo Jota.
- [Violent Ideological, Political, Religious Radicals & Organised Crime Converging: Canada Report | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/violent-ideological-political-religious-radicals-organised-crime-converging-canada-report-exclusive/): News18 has accessed the ‘Terrorism and Organized Crime Convergence: Threat Assessment 2025’ report
- [How A 2019 US Navy SEAL Operation To Plant Spy Device In North Korea Failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/how-a-2019-us-navy-seal-operation-to-plant-spy-device-in-north-korea-failed/): A group of Navy SEALs embarked on a difficult top-secret mission in 2019 to North Korea to plant an electronic device to monitor Kim Jong Un’s communications.
- [Afghan survivors struggle in the wake of deadly earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/afghan-survivors-struggle-in-the-wake-of-deadly-earthquake/): More than 2,200 deaths as southeast Afghanistan grapples with aftermath of a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake.
- [Trump Signs Order To Cut Tariffs On Metals, Pharma; Zero Import Duties For Aligned Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-signs-order-to-cut-tariffs-on-metals-pharma-zero-import-duties-for-aligned-partners/): The order allows for tariff cuts on more than 45 categories of goods, including nickel, gold, and certain chemical compounds used in medicines
- [1 Killed As Blast Rocks Pakistan's Cricket Stadium, Children Among Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/1-killed-as-blast-rocks-pakistans-cricket-stadium-children-among-injured/): An explosion at Kausar Cricket Ground killed one and injured several, including children. No group has claimed responsibility yet.
- [Indian Envoy, US Congressman Discuss Trade, Energy And Security Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/indian-envoy-us-congressman-discuss-trade-energy-and-security-ties/): Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Congressman Ryan Zinke discussed India US trade, hydrocarbon partnership, and global security, highlighting efforts to deepen the strategic partnership.
- [Russia's Cancer Vaccine Enteromix Displays 100 Per Cent Efficacy In Clinical Trials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/russias-cancer-vaccine-enteromix-displays-100-per-cent-efficacy-in-clinical-trials/): Enteromix, a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, showed 100% efficacy and safety in trials. Developed by Russian institutes, it awaits Ministry of Health approval for public use.
- [‘God’s influencer’ Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/gods-influencer-carlo-acutis-to-become-first-millennial-saint/): Italian cyber-apostle, who showed kindness to less fortunate, hailed for using precocious tech talent to spread word.
- [Trump's Pick For Labour Stats Dept Linked To Racist, Offensive Remarks Against Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trumps-pick-for-labour-stats-dept-linked-to-racist-offensive-remarks-against-democrats/): EJ Antoni, who was nominated by Trump to lead the Bureau of Labour Statistics, allegedly operated a Twitter account that featured sexually degrading attacks against Democrats.
- [UK Team Inspects Tihar Jail Amid India’s Push To Repatriate Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/uk-team-inspects-tihar-jail-amid-indias-push-to-repatriate-vijay-mallya-nirav-modi/): According to prison officials, the CPS delegation inspected Jail No. 4, which houses first-time offenders and high-security inmates
- [US Postal Traffic Drops 80% Over Trump Tariffs, 88 Operators Suspend Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-postal-traffic-drops-80-over-trump-tariffs-88-operators-suspend-services/): Postal services in India, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and UK said they would stop accepting most parcels bound for the US due to the policy change
- [US On Alert As Deadly Tuberculosis Sees Uptick In This State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-on-alert-as-deadly-tuberculosis-sees-uptick-in-this-state/): Maine has three active tuberculosis cases linked to Greater Portland, Maine Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports, as TB cases rise nationwide.
- [AI With Desi Tadka: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Paying $55 An Hour For Hindi Chatbots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/ai-with-desi-tadka-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-paying-55-an-hour-for-hindi-chatbots/): Meta is hiring US contractors fluent in Hindi to create locally flavoured AI chatbots in India for WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.
- [UK Officer Tapped To Lead Multinational Ukraine Force As Peace Push Stalls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/uk-officer-tapped-to-lead-multinational-ukraine-force-as-peace-push-stalls/): UK Ministry of Defence appoints Army officer to lead Multinational Force Ukraine in Kyiv, as Ukraine and Russia escalate attacks and Trump-Putin peace talks remain uncertain.
- [Alcaraz vs Sinner – US Open final: Match time, head-to-head, stats, Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/alcaraz-vs-sinner-us-open-final-match-time-head-to-head-stats-trump/): All to know as the world’s top two men’s tennis players meet in New York in their third straight Grand Slam final.
- [Cancelled concert shows political, social rifts in Iran amid war tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/cancelled-concert-shows-political-social-rifts-in-iran-amid-war-tensions/): The government’s push for a public music event generates heated political interpretations over its intentions.
- [Israel bombs more Gaza City high-rises after forced evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/israel-bombs-more-gaza-city-high-rises-after-forced-evacuation-orders/): The Israeli army is systematically destroying remaining infrastructure as it moves to seize Gaza’s largest urban centre.
- [NYT Bombshell On 2019 US Navy SEAL Op That ‘Killed’ Unarmed North Koreans As Trump Eyes Kim Reset|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/nyt-bombshell-on-2019-us-navy-seal-op-that-killed-unarmed-north-koreans-as-trump-eyes-kim-reset4k/): The New York Times reveals a covert 2019 U.S. Navy SEAL operation that reportedly killed unarmed North Korean civilians during a failed mission. This comes as Trump signals a potential reset in relations with Kim Jong Un.To know more, Watch! 0:00 – Introduction02:52- NORTH KOREAN LEADER RETURNS PYONGYANG03:52- SOUTH KOREAN K2 TANKS TO GET EQUIPPED […]
- [Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/thailands-pm-elect-names-veterans-to-cabinet-in-bid-to-bring-confidence/): Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow selected as ministers.
- [Tunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/tunisia-flotilla-eager-to-join-global-sumud-mission-to-break-gaza-siege/): Activists want to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza and expect to set sail on Sunday when flotilla from Spain arrives.
- [Barron The Brains? Donald Trump’s Son May Be Quietly Driving White House AI Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/barron-the-brains-donald-trumps-son-may-be-quietly-driving-white-house-ai-push/): Barron Trump is reportedly advising Melania Trump on AI education initiatives, reflecting the Trump administration’s focus on technology in US schools.
- [LIVE: Armenia vs Portugal – UEFA World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/live-armenia-vs-portugal-uefa-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, including team news, ahead of our text commentary stream of the FIFA 2026 qualifying event.
- [One year on, family of US citizen killed by Israel still seeking justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/one-year-on-family-of-us-citizen-killed-by-israel-still-seeking-justice/): Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s loved ones say they will continue to pursue accountability for her 2024 killing in the West Bank.
- [Typhoon Peipah Makes Landfall Twice In Japan, Flooding Roads, Cutting Power To Thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/typhoon-peipah-makes-landfall-twice-in-japan-flooding-roads-cutting-power-to-thousands/): The storm made its first landfall near Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture around 1 am, then hit again near northern Wakayama at about 9 am
- [Spooked Trump Woos India? Hails ‘Great Ties’ As Modi Eyes ‘2 New’ Russian S-400s, Oil, Choppers | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/spooked-trump-woos-india-hails-great-ties-as-modi-eyes-2-new-russian-s-400s-oil-choppers-4k/): Amid rising tensions and pressure over India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia, Trump praises U.S.-India relations. This comes as Modi considers purchasing two more Russian S-400 systems, along with oil and helicopters. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Under 15 And Hired To Kill: How Teen Girls Are Taking Deadly Roles In Sweden's Gang Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/under-15-and-hired-to-kill-how-teen-girls-are-taking-deadly-roles-in-swedens-gang-wars/): With gang-related shootings and bombings now a near-daily occurrence in Sweden, crime groups are increasingly turning to children
- [Israel’s most lethal operation in Gaza is under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/israels-most-lethal-operation-in-gaza-is-under-way/): Expulsion and ethnic cleansing in Gaza are only intensifying. Plus: The sci-fi dystopias inspiring Big Tech elites.
- [Anger in Seoul as Trump calls detained South Korea workers ‘illegal aliens’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/anger-in-seoul-as-trump-calls-detained-south-korea-workers-illegal-aliens/): Foreign Minister says ‘deeply concerned’ over detention of 300 South Koreans as opposition calls it a ‘grave matter’.
- [Iran Turning 1979 Islamic Revolution Mass Grave Into Parking Lot, Satellite Images Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/iran-turning-1979-islamic-revolution-mass-grave-into-parking-lot-satellite-images-reveal/): Lot 41 at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery has long been identified as the burial site for thousands executed by the Islamic Republic in the early years following the revolution
- [Israel Targets Hamas-Used High-Rise In Gaza City In Latest Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/israel-targets-hamas-used-high-rise-in-gaza-city-in-latest-strike/): The IDF struck a high-rise in Gaza used by Hamas for intelligence and attacks, citing planted explosives and civilian risk amid ongoing regional tensions and ceasefire efforts.
- [Elon Musk Puts Weight Behind Tommy Robinson's Advance UK, Can It Outflank Farage On The Right? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/elon-musk-puts-weight-behind-tommy-robinsons-advance-uk-can-it-outflank-farage-on-the-right-4k/): Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing his latest challenge in his quest to becoming prime minister – a fringe political upstart that threatens to rob support from Reform UK’s far-right votebase, and has already garnered the support of Elon Musk. Days after Farage announced radical plans to deport hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, […]
- [Arab Bloc Says No Peace Without Palestinian State, Urges End To Israeli 'Hostile' Actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/arab-bloc-says-no-peace-without-palestinian-state-urges-end-to-israeli-hostile-actions/): The League warned the failure to solve Palestinian issue, along with Israel’s continued occupation of Arab land, blocks any hope of peaceful coexistence in the region
- [Scores of Mourners Pay Tribute to Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/scores-of-mourners-pay-tribute-to-fashion-icon-giorgio-armani/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [From $21 To $40: Heading To The US? Be Ready To Pay Higher Entry Fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/from-21-to-40-heading-to-the-us-be-ready-to-pay-higher-entry-fees/): US travel fees will rise under the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill, with ESTA fees doubling to $40 and new charges for land borders and China.
- [North Korea Airs Documentary on Kim’s Meet with Xi, Putin During China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/north-korea-airs-documentary-on-kims-meet-with-xi-putin-during-china-visit/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Fact check: Have US workers gained $500 in wages this year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/fact-check-have-us-workers-gained-500-in-wages-this-year/): US President Donald Trump says they have, but this is only half true.
- [US Orders To ‘Shoot Down’ Venezuela F-16s After ‘Second’ Showdown? Maduro Says ‘Respect Trump’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/us-orders-to-shoot-down-venezuela-f-16s-after-second-showdown-maduro-says-respect-trump4k/): The US reportedly ordered to “shoot down” Venezuelan F-16 jets following a second confrontation, while Venezuelan President Maduro urged respect for former President Trump.To know more…Watch! n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What scientists have learned from the biggest ever collision of black holes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/what-scientists-have-learned-from-the-biggest-ever-collision-of-black-holes/): Massive black holes may not always be formed the way we thought.
- [Medicine is being invented in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/medicine-is-being-invented-in-gaza/): As medical students in Gaza, we are taught how to save lives with nothing and how to make impossible decisions.
- [Trump And PM Modi Maintain Strong Relationship Despite Tensions Over Tariffs And China | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-and-pm-modi-maintain-strong-relationship-despite-tensions-over-tariffs-and-china-4k/): Despite rising tariff tensions and India’s interactions with China, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reaffirmed their strong personal and diplomatic bond. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump praised Modi as a “great” leader and insisted that the India-U.S. relationship remains special and unaffected by external challenges. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Shehbaz Sharif Courts Trump For Bilateral During UNGA Amid Warming Pakistan-US Ties | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/shehbaz-sharif-courts-trump-for-bilateral-during-unga-amid-warming-pakistan-us-ties-exclusive/): Pakistani officials have strategically reserved 3-4 additional days during the visit to accommodate such a meeting, signalling its importance on Islamabad’s diplomatic agenda
- ['Extremely Important': Putin Calls Russian Aerospace Sector To Develop Rocket Engines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/extremely-important-putin-calls-russian-aerospace-sector-to-develop-rocket-engines/): Putin stressed the need to modernise and expand production of engines for space launch vehicles
- [Trump Orders US Warship To ‘Shoot Down’ Venezuelan F-16s? Maduro Waves White Flag? Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-orders-us-warship-to-shoot-down-venezuelan-f-16s-maduro-waves-white-flag-watch/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Hamas Releases Hostages’ Video Ahead of Israel’s Gaza City Op, Gilboa-Dalal, Ohel Plead For… | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/hamas-releases-hostages-video-ahead-of-israels-gaza-city-op-gilboa-dalal-ohel-plead-for-watch/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Wasn't Ready’: Zuckerberg Says Sorry To Trump On Hot Mic After Whopping $600B Investment Vow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/wasnt-ready-zuckerberg-says-sorry-to-trump-on-hot-mic-after-whopping-600b-investment-vow/): Zuckerberg announced a massive $600 billion Meta investment in the US in coming years, drawing Trump’s praise. However, he later apologised to Trump which was caught on hot mic.
- [Pentagon Adds 'Secretary of War' Plaques After Trump’s Executive Action | Pete Hegseth | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/pentagon-adds-secretary-of-war-plaques-after-trumps-executive-action-pete-hegseth-4k/): In a historic move, the Pentagon has officially added ‘Secretary of War’ plaques after Trump’s executive action. The installation of these plaques represents a significant shift in the U.S. defense department, with the title reflecting a more direct and military-focused approach to national defense. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Hosts Dinner for Congress Members in White House Rose Garden, Praises GOP Support | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/06/trump-hosts-dinner-for-congress-members-in-white-house-rose-garden-praises-gop-support-4k/): President Donald Trump hosted a special dinner for Congress members in the iconic White House Rose Garden. This exclusive event, dubbed the “Rose Garden Club”, was attended by around 100 lawmakers, primarily House Republicans, alongside some prominent GOP Senators. Trump took the opportunity to thank his party for their ongoing support of his legislative agenda. […]
- [Gunmen ‘From Ramallah’ Open Fire In Jerusalem With Submachine Gun As Israel Vows To Destroy Gaza |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/gunmen-from-ramallah-open-fire-in-jerusalem-with-submachine-gun-as-israel-vows-to-destroy-gaza-4k/): Israel’s emergency service on Sept. 8 said a shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in east Jerusalem killed five people and left several others injured, as per reports. The incident took place as the Israeli defence minister, in a Sept. 8 post on X, warned Hamas, “Today, a powerful hurricane will strike in the skies […]
- [Australia Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson Sentenced To Life In Prison, No Parole For 33 Years | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/australia-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-no-parole-for-33-years-4k/): Australia’s ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years after murdering three people and attempting to murder a fourth with a lunch laced with death cap mushrooms. A jury found Patterson guilty of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband. Patterson hosted the guests […]
- [Who Was Tom Phillips? New Zealand Fugitive Father On The Run With Children Shot Dead By Police | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/who-was-tom-phillips-new-zealand-fugitive-father-on-the-run-with-children-shot-dead-by-police-4k/): A New Zealand father who had been on the run with his three children for nearly four years, was shot dead by police, and the children are all safe in custody. Tom Phillips disappeared with his children, now aged 9, 10, and 12, in late 2021 in a case that has made national headlines over […]
- [This Semiconductor In China’s PL-15 Missile Could Change The Rules Of The Sky, US On Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/this-semiconductor-in-chinas-pl-15-missile-could-change-the-rules-of-the-sky-us-on-alert/): This radar seeker makes China’s PL-15 missile highly advanced, capable of locking onto enemy aircraft at long ranges and resisting electronic jamming for precise targeting
- [Turkey Restricts X, WhatsApp & Other Online Platforms After Police Blockade On Oppn Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/turkey-restricts-x-whatsapp-other-online-platforms-after-police-blockade-on-oppn-party/): Turkish authorities imposed restrictions on social media platforms after a blockade on the headquarters of the opposition party in Istanbul.
- [Caught On Camera: GenZ Floods Kathmandu Streets After Nepal Bans FB, Instagram, X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/caught-on-camera-genz-floods-kathmandu-streets-after-nepal-bans-fb-instagram-x/): Nepal Protest: The protests erupted only a week after Nepal restricted social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- [On Cam  Khamenei Admits Bemoans Low Oil Output, Blames “Old Methods”, Invites ‘Diverse’ Customers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/on-cam-khamenei-admits-bemoans-low-oil-output-blames-old-methods-invites-diverse-customers/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed deep concern over the country’s dwindling oil production and outdated methods during a tense cabinet meeting. With crippling sanctions imposed after the U.S. exit from the 2015 nuclear deal, Tehran faces urgent pressure to diversify its oil export markets to survive escalating Western hostility. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Zelenskyy’s Latest Remarks - Is Ukraine President Pushing West’s Agenda? | Ukraine-Russia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/zelenskyys-latest-remarks-is-ukraine-president-pushing-wests-agenda-ukraine-russia-war/): In a CNN-News18 exclusive report, we decode Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s latest remarks that have sparked fresh debate across global diplomatic and security circles. Sources tell CNN-News18 that his statement is less about Ukraine itself and more about pushing a Western agenda, raising questions about whether this is part of a controlled escalation strategy or […]
- [Massive Protests In Nepal's Kathmandu Over Social Media Ban, PM Oli Defends Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/massive-protests-in-nepals-kathmandu-over-social-media-ban-pm-oli-defends-move/): Mass protests erupted in Kathmandu as young Nepalis demanded the government lift its social media ban. PM KP Sharma Oli defended the move, calling it a matter of national dignity.
- [Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem kills four, Israeli authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/shooting-in-occupied-east-jerusalem-kills-four-israeli-authorities-say/): Five people evacuated in a ‘serious condition’ after shooting at Ramot Junction, paramedic service says.
- [Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/pacific-islands-leaders-meet-with-climate-change-security-on-agenda/): China, US barred from Pacific Islands Forum as leaders gather for annual summit in the Solomon Islands.
- [China's Xi Jinping To Attend Virtual BRICS Summit Hosted By Brazil Today, PM Modi To Skip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/chinas-xi-jinping-to-attend-virtual-brics-summit-hosted-by-brazil-today-pm-modi-to-skip/): India had earlier confirmed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the BRICS Summit convened to discuss steep tariffs imposed by Trump.
- [4 Dead, 15 Injured In Shooting At East Jerusalem, Israeli Police Say 'Terrorists' Neutralised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/4-dead-15-injured-in-shooting-at-east-jerusalem-israeli-police-say-terrorists-neutralised/): Two ‘terrorists’ in Jerusalem apparently boarded a bus and opened fire on passengers, resulting in several casualties. The perpetrators were neutralised.
- [Cancer Vaccine: Russia's Enteromix Shows 100% Success In Early Trials | How It Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/cancer-vaccine-russias-enteromix-shows-100-success-in-early-trials-how-it-works/): Administered via intramuscular injection, Enteromix trains the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed, according to reports
- [Epic Venezuela Showdown? US-Made F-16s To Face Off Against American F-35s? Trump Hints At Direct…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/epic-venezuela-showdown-us-made-f-16s-to-face-off-against-american-f-35s-trump-hints-at-direct4k/): The US president on Sept. 7 hinted he might be considering striking ‘drug traffickers’ inside Venezuela, stoking fears of war with CaracasBefore attending the US Open on Sept. 7, Donald Trump was seen speaking to reporters when he gave a cryptic five-word response on such a possiblityWhen asked if he was considering attacking cartels inside […]
- [Australia mushroom murderer sentenced to life imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/australia-mushroom-murderer-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment/): Australian mother Erin Patterson has been sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison for murdering three of her former
- [Colombian military rescues 27 abducted soldiers, dozens remain captive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/colombian-military-rescues-27-abducted-soldiers-dozens-remain-captive/): For the second time in less than a month, rebel groups have captured soldiers.
- ['Surrender Or Be Annihilated': Israel Gives Final Warning To Hamas, Says Gaza Will Be Destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/surrender-or-be-annihilated-israel-gives-final-warning-to-hamas-says-gaza-will-be-destroyed/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz gave a final warning to Hamas: release the hostages and surrender, or face annihilation. This came after Donald Trump’s final warning to Hamas.
- [The Whiskey Rebellion: When 500 Armed Farmers Defied America's First Sin Tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/the-whiskey-rebellion-when-500-armed-farmers-defied-americas-first-sin-tax/): When a whiskey tax pushed 1790s American farmers to their limit, they took up arms in a fierce rebellion that tested the very power of the new nation.
- [EU asylum applications down 23% with huge drop in Syrian requests in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/eu-asylum-applications-down-23-with-huge-drop-in-syrian-requests-in-2025/): The European Union Agency for Asylum finds that in May only 3,100 Syrian applications were lodged.
- [Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/somaliland-recognition-for-forced-transfer-of-palestinians-not-worth-it/): Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.
- [‘Blood moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/blood-moon-rises-during-total-lunar-eclipse/): A total lunar eclipse brought a ‘blood moon’ over Asia, Europe, and Africa as stargazers marvelled at the sight.
- [Issa in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/issa-in-hebron/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Israel depriving Palestinian prisoners of food, its Supreme Court rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israel-depriving-palestinian-prisoners-of-food-its-supreme-court-rules/): Israel’s highest court says Palestinian prisoners are being deliberately starved in harsh prison conditions.
- [Israeli forces destroy another Gaza City apartment building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israeli-forces-destroy-another-gaza-city-apartment-building/): Israeli forces bomb the eight-storey al-Roya residential building, the third Gaza City high-rise leveled in three days.
- [US Govt Tightens Norms For Non-immigrant Visas, Bars Visa Interviews In 3rd World Nation |World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-govt-tightens-norms-for-non-immigrant-visas-bars-visa-interviews-in-3rd-world-nation-world-news/): | US Govt Tightens Norms For Non-immigrant Visas, Bars Visa Interviews In 3rd World Nation n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [4-Year-Old Boy Gets Bitten By Copperhead Snake In US Day Care Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/4-year-old-boy-gets-bitten-by-copperhead-snake-in-us-day-care-centre/): A 4-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after he was bitten by a copperhead snake at a day care centre in North Carolina. The family has claimed that the facility did not call 911.
- [Huge crowds rally for Brazil’s Bolsonaro ahead of verdict in coup trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/huge-crowds-rally-for-brazils-bolsonaro-ahead-of-verdict-in-coup-trial/): Thousands march in support of and against Brazil’s former president ahead of Supreme Court decision on coup attempt.
- [Live: Israeli attacks continue across Gaza City, at least 21 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/live-israeli-attacks-continue-across-gaza-city-at-least-21-killed/): Israel intensifies its bombing campaign in Gaza City as US President Donald Trump hints at ceasefire deal.
- ['Want Kids To Grow Up In US, Not India': Man Shares Video Of Indians In Dallas, Draws Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/want-kids-to-grow-up-in-us-not-india-man-shares-video-of-indians-in-dallas-draws-backlash/): A US resident’s post calling to “cancel” H1-B visas after showing Indians celebrating in his neighbourhood drew backlash, with users pointing out it was likely a cultural festival.
- [Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting From US Target Store: 'You Cannot Come Back Here'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/indian-woman-caught-shoplifting-from-us-target-store-you-cannot-come-back-here/): An Indian woman was caught shoplifting from a Target store in the United States. The woman confirmed that she spoke Gujarati and intended to resell some of the goods.
- [External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Will Represent India At A Virtual Summit Of BRICS Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-will-represent-india-at-a-virtual-summit-of-brics-nations/): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at a virtual summit of BRICS nations n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Right Idea’: Zelenskyy Backs Trump’s Tariff On India Over Russian Oil Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/right-idea-zelenskyy-backs-trumps-tariff-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchases/): Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for sanctions against Russia after it launched its largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war Saturday night.
- [India expands censorship powers, lets lower officials demand takedowns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/india-expands-censorship-powers-lets-lower-officials-demand-takedowns/): A new censorship mechanism allows even district-level officers to demand social media firms pull down posts.
- [Norway elections: Why investments in Israel are shaping the vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/norway-elections-why-investments-in-israel-are-shaping-the-vote/): Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has become a political sticking point over investments linked to Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [World News Live Updates: Tropical Storm Tapah Makes Landfall In Southern China, Halting Services And Forcing Evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/world-news-live-updates-tropical-storm-tapah-makes-landfall-in-southern-china-halting-services-and-forcing-evacuations/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [How Australia’s ‘Mushroom Murderer’ Poisoned Her Family And Tried To Get Away With It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/how-australias-mushroom-murderer-poisoned-her-family-and-tried-to-get-away-with-it/): Erin Patterson, now sentenced to life with parole after 33 years, served a deadly mushroom lunch to her in-laws, spun lies to cover her tracks, and was finally exposed in court
- [US May Have To Refund Half Of Trump’s Tariffs? What Treasury Secretary Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-may-have-to-refund-half-of-trumps-tariffs-what-treasury-secretary-said/): The Treasury Secretary added that the decision by the US Supreme Court will also “diminish President Trump’s negotiating position”.
- [Pakistan Army's Balochistan Crackdown Sparks Genocide Fears Amid Global Race For Minerals | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/pakistan-armys-balochistan-crackdown-sparks-genocide-fears-amid-global-race-for-minerals-exclusive/): According to top intel sources, the military campaign is less about security & more about securing control over Balochistan’s untapped mineral wealth, including rare earth elements
- [New Zealand father on the run since 2021 killed by police, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/new-zealand-father-on-the-run-since-2021-killed-by-police-authorities-say/): Man who absconded with his three children amid custody dispute was shot dead after firing on police, authorities say.
- [Setback For Macron As French Parliament Expected To Eject PM In Abrupt Confidence Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/setback-for-macron-as-french-parliament-expected-to-eject-pm-in-abrupt-confidence-vote/): Opposition parties in France have made it clear that they will vote against PM Francois Bayrou’s government amid his plans to push an unpopular budget.
- [Australia ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson sentenced to life in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/australia-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/): Judge says Patterson showed no remorse after serving her in-laws a meal of Beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
- [Clearly, Russia Is Trying to Inflict Pain on Ukraine with Even More Brazen Attacks – Zelensky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/clearly-russia-is-trying-to-inflict-pain-on-ukraine-with-even-more-brazen-attacks-zelensky/): Clearly, Russia Is Trying to Inflict Pain on Ukraine with Even More Brazen Attacks – Address by the President n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Peter Navarro Slams 'X' Over Anti U.S Posts | Trump Aide's Attack on Elon Musk | News18 | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/peter-navarro-slams-x-over-anti-u-s-posts-trump-aides-attack-on-elon-musk-news18-world-news/): | aide’s anti-India rants escalates: Peter Navarro slams ‘X’ over anti US posts n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Australian Woman, Who Killed In-Laws With Poisonous Mushrooms, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/australian-woman-who-killed-in-laws-with-poisonous-mushrooms-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment/): In July 2023, Patterson invited all three victims on lunch and served them beef wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms.
- ['Putin Is Testing The World': Zelenskyy Urges Tougher Actions As Trump Signals Sanctions On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/putin-is-testing-the-world-zelenskyy-urges-tougher-actions-as-trump-signals-sanctions-on-russia/): Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia after Moscow’s aerial strikes on Kyiv. Donald Trump, meanwhile, signaled readiness for new sanctions.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,292](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1292/): Here are the key events on day 1,292 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Greeted With Loud Boos At Sinner-Alcarez Clash At US Open Final | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trump-greeted-with-loud-boos-at-sinner-alcarez-clash-at-us-open-final-video/): US President Donald Trump, who attended his first US Open event in over a decade, was greeted with loud boos during the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz clash.
- [Will Donald Trump And PM Modi Be Friends Again? Will There Be A Phone Call? What About Tariffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/will-donald-trump-and-pm-modi-be-friends-again-will-there-be-a-phone-call-what-about-tariffs/): November may well decide whether Trump and Modi’s personal chemistry once again becomes the driving force of India-US ties
- ['People Decide The Narrative': Elon Musk As X Fact-Checks Navarro’s India-Russia Oil Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/people-decide-the-narrative-elon-musk-as-x-fact-checks-navarros-india-russia-oil-claims/): Elon Musk defended X as a platform where “people decide the narrative” after Peter Navarro accused India of profiting from Russian oil, triggering a Community Note fact-check.
- ['Everyone Wants Hostages Home': Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ To Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/everyone-wants-hostages-home-trump-issues-last-warning-to-hamas/): Emphasising the seriousness of his message, the President said he had already warned Hamas about the consequences
- ["His Hands Were All Over..." Epstein's Ex Stacey Williams Makes Bombshell Claim Against Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/his-hands-were-all-over-epsteins-ex-stacey-williams-makes-bombshell-claim-against-trump-4k/): Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Jeffrey Epstein speaks with CNN and describes Epstein’s relationship with Donald Trump. She also alleges Trump once groped her in 1993, but he denies the claim. Stacey Williams alleged that during a 1993 visit to Trump Tower, Donald Trump “brazenly” groped her, while nearby secretaries […]
- [Alcaraz beats Sinner to lift US Open 2025 trophy as Trump watches on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/alcaraz-beats-sinner-to-lift-us-open-2025-trophy-as-trump-watches-on/): Alcaraz returns to number one spot after winning his sixth Grand Slam title and second of 2025 in four sets in New York.
- [Israel intensifies Gaza City destruction, bombs another high-rise tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israel-intensifies-gaza-city-destruction-bombs-another-high-rise-tower/): Hundreds of families lose their shelters as Israeli attacks kill at least 65 Palestinians across besieged Gaza.
- [What is happening to US and South Korea’s relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/what-is-happening-to-us-and-south-koreas-relations/): US immigration sweep on South Korean workers at Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant sparks shock in Seoul.
- [Spain thump Turkiye 6-0 in World Cup 2026 qualifier as Merino scores three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/spain-thump-turkiye-6-0-in-world-cup-2026-qualifier-as-merino-scores-three/): A hat-trick from Mikel Merino, a brace from Pedri and a Ferran Torres strike condemn Turkiye to a shellacking at home.
- [US-European sanctions could ‘collapse’ Russian economy: Trump aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/us-european-sanctions-could-collapse-russian-economy-trump-aide/): Scott Bessent calls for secondary tariffs on Russian oil importers to bring President Vladimir Putin ‘to the table’.
- [RFK Jr's Own Family Calls on Him to Resign After Train-Wreck Senate Hearing, GOP Unease Grows | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/rfk-jrs-own-family-calls-on-him-to-resign-after-train-wreck-senate-hearing-gop-unease-grows-4k/): In an intense three-hour showdown, US senators grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policy and his firing of the head of the Centers for Disease Control. Here are the key moments in the heated exchanges between Kennedy and both Democrats and Republicans, and why he is facing increased scrutiny now in particular. […]
- [Trump suggests he put forward new Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/trump-suggests-he-put-forward-new-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/): US president claims Israel accepted his terms to end the war in Gaza and issues ‘last warning’ for Hamas.
- [Iran FM Araghchi warns Europe against ‘reckless’ approach to nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/iran-fm-araghchi-warns-europe-against-reckless-approach-to-nuclear-deal/): Abbas Araghchi says despite ‘snapback’ sanctions process, Iran is open to a ‘realistic and lasting bargain’.
- [US Holocaust museum removes anti-genocide post amid Gaza atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/us-holocaust-museum-removes-anti-genocide-post-amid-gaza-atrocities/): Holocaust Museum LA says the post was misinterpreted as a ‘political statement’ and promises to ‘do better’.
- [Trump Signals ‘Second Stage’ Of Russia Sanctions As His Treasury Secy Presses EU For Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/trump-signals-second-stage-of-russia-sanctions-as-his-treasury-secy-presses-eu-for-support/): The remarks came shortly after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged closer coordination between the US and Europe to intensify sanctions on Russia
- [Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor Bid Gets Major Boost As Donors Ditch Tim Ryan, Pour In $220,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/vivek-ramaswamys-ohio-governor-bid-gets-major-boost-as-donors-ditch-tim-ryan-pour-in-220000/): Vivek Ramaswamy gains major donors who once backed Tim Ryan, raising record funds and earning early Ohio GOP support, signaling a political shift ahead of the gubernatorial race.
- [19-Year-Old Prince Hisahito Reaches Adulthood, Breaking 40-Year Male Gap In Japan’s Royal Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/19-year-old-prince-hisahito-reaches-adulthood-breaking-40-year-male-gap-in-japans-royal-family/): Japan marks Prince Hisahito’s coming of age at the Imperial Palace as succession debates continue.
- [How India is weaponising immigration control to silence its diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/how-india-is-weaponising-immigration-control-to-silence-its-diaspora/): The Indian government is using the threat of cancelling OCIs to silence critics. This must not remain unchallenged.
- [LIVE: Turkiye vs Spain – World Cup 2026 qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/live-turkiye-vs-spain-world-cup-2026-qualifier/): Follow the build-up, analyses and live text commentary of the game as Turkiye host Spain for a Group E qualifier.
- [Blood Moon Tonight: As World Awaits Celestial Event, NASA Explains How Eclipses Occur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/blood-moon-tonight-as-world-awaits-celestial-event-nasa-explains-how-eclipses-occur/): Skygazers await a total lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan on September 7 and 8, visible across North America, Eastern Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa.
- [US Immigration Raids Hyundai Plant, Detains 475 South Koreans; Seoul Moves To Secure Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/us-immigration-raids-hyundai-plant-detains-475-south-koreans-seoul-moves-to-secure-release/): South Korea and the United States agreed on the release of detained Korean workers after a major raid at the Hyundai Motor plant in Georgia, the largest such US operation to date.
- [LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner – US Open final 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/live-carlos-alcaraz-vs-jannik-sinner-us-open-final-2025/): Follow our live build-up, score, photos and text commentary stream from the US Open men’s singles final in New York.
- [Ship’s log: A day on board the Global Sumud Flotilla heading for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/ships-log-a-day-on-board-the-global-sumud-flotilla-heading-for-gaza/): For the volunteers on one boat trying to reach Gaza, crew duties and history lessons, hope and anxiety coexist.
- [UK police arrest almost 900 protesters at pro-Palestine Action rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/uk-police-arrest-almost-900-protesters-at-pro-palestine-action-rally/): Organisers say detained demonstrators include ‘vicars and priests, war veterans and descendants of Holocaust survivors’.
- [Max Verstappen wins F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/max-verstappen-wins-f1-italian-grand-prix-at-monza/): Max Verstappen earned his third Italian GP at the famous track and is first driver to win from pole at Monza since 2019.
- [Satellite Images Show Israel Nuke Site Expansion as IDF, US CENTCOM Chief Meet to Plot Iran Plan |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/satellite-images-show-israel-nuke-site-expansion-as-idf-us-centcom-chief-meet-to-plot-iran-plan-4k/): Satellite images reveal major expansion at Israel’s secretive nuclear site near Dimona, raising global concerns. The development comes as IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir meets US CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper to coordinate military strategy, with Iran reportedly a key focus of their talks. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israeli military says drone launched from Yemen hits airport arrivals hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israeli-military-says-drone-launched-from-yemen-hits-airport-arrivals-hall/): Flights at Ramon Airport in southern Israel have now resumed after two people were injured in a drone strike.
- [Saudi Arabia announces Damascus area reconstruction project to clear rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/saudi-arabia-announces-damascus-area-reconstruction-project-to-clear-rubble/): Aid from the kingdom’s charity KSRelief will also help rebuild dozens of schools and bakeries throughout Syria.
- [Iraq’s rivers are drying: A nation faces water collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/iraqs-rivers-are-drying-a-nation-faces-water-collapse/): Farmers and experts warn Iraq’s historic rivers are vanishing, threatening survival, identity and stability.
- [Brazil Independence Day Parade 2025 | President Lula Attends Military Parade in Brasilia | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/brazil-independence-day-parade-2025-president-lula-attends-military-parade-in-brasilia-4k/): Brazil commemorates its 2025 Independence Day with a grand military parade in Brasília, featuring a full display of its armed forces, cultural performances, and patriotic fervor. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the parade alongside military officials and national dignitaries, as thousands of citizens gathered to mark 7 de Setembro, Brazil’s historic day of […]
- [Russia Pounds Ukraine Govt HQ With 800 Drones, Missiles; Europe Says Putin Unserious About Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/russia-pounds-ukraine-govt-hq-with-800-drones-missiles-europe-says-putin-unserious-about-peace/): Russia’s biggest drone attack on Kyiv killed three, including a baby. Ukraine struck back; Zelenskyy and EU leaders condemned Russia.
- [Pakistanis Rip Into Army Chief Munir Over India ‘Mercedes’, Nation ‘Dumper Truck’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/pakistanis-rip-into-army-chief-munir-over-india-mercedes-nation-dumper-truck-remark/): Army chief Asim Munir’s statement in which he compared Pakistan with a “dumper truck” sparked outrage, highlighting public frustration with Pakistan Army leadership.
- [Millions displaced in severe Pakistan flooding as India impacted too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/millions-displaced-in-severe-pakistan-flooding-as-india-impacted-too/): Survivors tell Al Jazeera they lost everything in the floods and tents are needed to protect their children.
- [UK protesters are not backing down over Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/uk-protesters-are-not-backing-down-over-palestine/): UK Police arrested nearly 900 protesters during another rally against the UK’s ban on activist group Palestine action.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reports from Afghanistan earthquake zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/video-al-jazeera-reports-from-afghanistan-earthquake-zone/): Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports at the mountainous region in Afghanistan that was affected by the recent earthquake.
- [How did India-US relations decline so suddenly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/how-did-india-us-relations-decline-so-suddenly/): How India’s refusal to acknowledge Trump’s mediation during the brief war with Pakistan led to a trade war with the US.
- [Over 300 South Koreans to return home after arrests at US Hyundai plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/over-300-south-koreans-to-return-home-after-arrests-at-us-hyundai-plant/): South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in the US state of Georgia are to be released and flown home.
- [Thailand’s Cannabis-King Anutin Takes Office as Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/thailands-cannabis-king-anutin-takes-office-as-prime-minister/): Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul called for “cooperation” as he took office as the prime minister on Sept. 7Anutin received King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s endorsement during a formal ceremony at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in Bangkok n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Threatens Europe Over Its Plan To Recognise Palestine At UNGA, Clashes With Denmark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israel-threatens-europe-over-its-plan-to-recognise-palestine-at-unga-clashes-with-denmark/): Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar slammed European plans for recognition of a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations General AssemblySa’ar warned that such moves would push Israel to take reciprocal measures, at a joint presser with his Danish counterpart n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘800 Drones, 13 Missiles…’ Russia Burns Ukraine Govt Seat In ‘Biggest-Ever’ Air Attack On Kyiv | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/800-drones-13-missiles-russia-burns-ukraine-govt-seat-in-biggest-ever-air-attack-on-kyiv-4k/): Russia launched its biggest-ever air attack on Kyiv, using 800 drones and 13 missiles to strike government infrastructure. The assault caused major fires and widespread damage, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Intercepts Three Houthi Drones Launched From Yemen Amid Escalating Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/israel-intercepts-three-houthi-drones-launched-from-yemen-amid-escalating-tensions/): Israel intercepted three drones from Yemen after Huthi rebels vowed revenge for their prime minister’s killing.
- [Pope Leo declares teen millennial , known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/pope-leo-declares-teen-millennial-known-as-gods-influencer-a-saint/): Carlo Acutis, a digital pioneer, used his computer skills to spread Catholic teaching globally.
- [‘God’s Influencer’: Pope Leo XIV Declares Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/gods-influencer-pope-leo-xiv-declares-carlo-acutis-first-millennial-saint/): Pope Leo XIV canonised Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, in St. Peter’s Square, hailing him as “God’s influencer” and a modern role model for youth.
- [America must end “complicity” in Israel’s Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/america-must-end-complicity-in-israels-gaza-war/): Bernie Sanders calls Israel’s Gaza aid limits “barbarism,” says most Americans oppose US funding Netanyahu government
- [Why was an accused sex offended allowed to leave?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/why-was-an-accused-sex-offended-allowed-to-leave/): After being arrested in a sting operation, an Israeli official’s return home raises questions
- [What Happens To Giorgio Armani's Multi Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire And Who Will Inherit It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/what-happens-to-giorgio-armanis-multi-billion-dollar-fashion-empire-and-who-will-inherit-it/): Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani who died earlier this week, built one of the world’s most enduring luxury brands. He leaves behind not only a style legacy but also a vast business empire spanning fashion, hotels, and lifestyle ventures. According to Bloomberg, Armani’s privately owned company generated about $2.7 billion in revenue in 2024. Analysts […]
- [The Slow Train From North Korea: Family Tradition Behind Kim Jong's Preferred Mode Of Travel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/the-slow-train-from-north-korea-family-tradition-behind-kim-jongs-preferred-mode-of-travel-4k/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit outside his country – He travelled to Beijing to attend China’s military parade, along with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim made the journey from Pyongyang on his signature armored green train. The old-fashioned train has become a symbol of Kim’s […]
- [Settlers attack Bedouins, Ben-Gvir fuels tensions in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/settlers-attack-bedouins-ben-gvir-fuels-tensions-in-occupied-west-bank/): Two Palestinians injured as settlers target homes while Israel’s national security minister participates in storming.
- [British police arrest over 400 at pro-Palestine London protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/british-police-arrest-over-400-at-pro-palestine-london-protest/): Protesters chant against police actions as detentions surpass 400, prompting debates on freedom of speech in the UK.
- [Why we are sailing to Gaza on the Global Sumud Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/why-we-are-sailing-to-gaza-on-the-global-sumud-flotilla/): We sail to sustain hope. To lose hope is to give up on the people of Gaza and surrender them to an evil regime.
- [Ahead Of Crackdown Trump Warns Chicago “Will Find Out Why It’s Called The Department Of War”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/ahead-of-crackdown-trump-warns-chicago-will-find-out-why-its-called-the-department-of-war/): Ahead of Trump’s Chicago crackdown, the US President posted a meme saying Chicago “will find out why it’s called the Department of WAR”Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 5 to rebrand the Pentagon as the “Department of War” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [One Jet After Another…’ Venezuelans Flee Capital Caracas As US Says ‘Troops Postured’ To Attack?| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/one-jet-after-another-venezuelans-flee-capital-caracas-as-us-says-troops-postured-to-attack-4k/): Venezuelans are reportedly fleeing Caracas amid rising fears of a possible U.S. military intervention, as Washington states its troops are “postured” for action. The situation has sparked panic and uncertainty, with jets frequently seen overhead, escalating public anxiety.To Know More: Watch! n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns: Why? What Next? Who Are The Contenders For The Top Post?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/07/japanese-pm-shigeru-ishiba-resigns-why-what-next-who-are-the-contenders-for-the-top-post/): Ishiba’s resignation will trigger a leadership race in LDP. Since the ruling coalition has lost its majorities in both chambers, LDP president is no longer guaranteed to become PM
- [Israel, India sign investment deal as Smotrich welcomed in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israel-india-sign-investment-deal-as-smotrich-welcomed-in-new-delhi/): India’s finance minister calls for greater collaboration in ‘cybersecurity’ and ‘defence’ between the two countries.
- [Netanyahu threatens Gaza residents as UN slams Israel over ‘mass killing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/netanyahu-threatens-gaza-residents-as-un-slams-israel-over-mass-killing/): Gaza City residents told to ‘leave now’, while UN human rights chief condemns Israel for ‘war crime upon war crime’.
- [PM Starmer Discusses Gaza, Ceasefire, Statehood With Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/pm-starmer-discusses-gaza-ceasefire-statehood-with-palestinian-leader-mahmoud-abbas/): The leaders discussed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, with both calling for urgent action.
- [‘Evil, Lunatic’: Trump Responds To Killing Of Ukrainian Model In US, Blames Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/evil-lunatic-trump-responds-to-killing-of-ukrainian-model-in-us-blames-democrats/): Brown was arrested shortly after the attack and is currently being held without bond.
- [UK To Suspend Visas For Nations Refusing To Take Back Illegal Migrants, Warns New Home Sec](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/uk-to-suspend-visas-for-nations-refusing-to-take-back-illegal-migrants-warns-new-home-sec/): Her comments follow a proposal from Reform UK, which pledged to deport 600,000 people over five years.
- [At least 10 killed when freight train hits double-decker bus in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/at-least-10-killed-when-freight-train-hits-double-decker-bus-in-mexico/): Authorities say more than 60 were injured in the crash, northwest of Mexico City, as the cause remains unclear.
- [US sanctions companies and individuals behind Southeast Asian scam centers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-sanctions-companies-and-individuals-behind-southeast-asian-scam-centers/): Americans alone last year lost $10bn to cybercrime centres in the region.
- [Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan match driven by politics, profit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/asia-cup-india-vs-pakistan-match-driven-by-politics-profit/): Despite strained relations, India-Pakistan matches remain a financial cornerstone for tournament organisers.
- [‘We did it’: Norway’s PM Stoere claims victory in general election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/we-did-it-norways-pm-stoere-claims-victory-in-general-election/): Incumbent Labour Party-led leftist bloc retains power, but anti-immigration party registers record surge in support.
- [Trump’s alleged, suggestive letter to Epstein released by Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trumps-alleged-suggestive-letter-to-epstein-released-by-democrats/): After the letter was first reported by the WSJ, Trump denied he had written such a note and later sued for $10bn.
- [Last Colombian soldiers released from rural village where they were held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/last-colombian-soldiers-released-from-rural-village-where-they-were-held/): Hundreds of people blocked soldiers on a drug-trafficking patrol from leaving a village in rural southwestern Colombia.
- [How dangerous is the situation in the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/how-dangerous-is-the-situation-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Shooting near illegal settlement follows surge in Israeli violence.
- [Inside the Haitian hospital on the front line of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/inside-the-haitian-hospital-on-the-front-line-of-war/): Haiti’s armed groups have turned hospitals into battlegrounds. Can doctors keep treating patients in a war zone?
- [US Supreme Court allows Trump to oust FTC commissioner for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-supreme-court-allows-trump-to-oust-ftc-commissioner-for-now/): The court action gives the justices more time to consider Trump’s request to let him fire Rebecca Slaughter.
- [Google Meet Outage Resolved After Impacting Over 17,000 Users In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/google-meet-outage-resolved-after-impacting-over-17000-users-in-us/): Google confirmed the service issues, stating that “affected customers are experiencing slow user interface loads and are unable to join Meet sessions.”
- [Israeli strikes kill five in Lebanon in latest ceasefire breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israeli-strikes-kill-five-in-lebanon-in-latest-ceasefire-breach/): Israel claims it has struck Hezbollah targets, although the Lebanese group has not commented.
- [Argentine markets plunge after Milei’s party loses in Buenos Aires vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/argentine-markets-plunge-after-mileis-party-loses-in-buenos-aires-vote/): Benchmark index fell 10 percent after resounding victory for Peronists signalled a tough battle for Milei in midterms.
- [Spain imposes total arms embargo on Israel to stop ‘genocide in Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/spain-imposes-total-arms-embargo-on-israel-to-stop-genocide-in-gaza/): Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez announces nine measures that need to be approved by the cabinet then ratified by parliament.
- [Turkish police clash with opposition members in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/turkish-police-clash-with-opposition-members-in-istanbul/): Turkish police stormed the Istanbul offices of the main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP).
- [London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Terminal 4 Check-In After Emergency Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/londons-heathrow-airport-shuts-down-terminal-4-check-in-after-emergency-alert/): Heathrow is the United Kingdom’s main international gateway and one of the world’s busiest air travel hubs.
- [Banksy mural shows judge beating protester amid Palestine Action crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/banksy-mural-shows-judge-beating-protester-amid-palestine-action-crackdown/): Banksy’s new High Court mural is thought to criticise Britain’s crackdown on Palestine Action protests.
- [Nepal ‘Gen Z’ protest death toll climbs, parliament stormed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-gen-z-protest-death-toll-climbs-parliament-stormed/): ‘Gen Z’ demonstrators took to the streets and stormed parliament amid anger over a social media ban and corruption.
- [Will Trump’s new Gaza ceasefire proposal end Israel’s genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/will-trumps-new-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-end-israels-genocide/): Observers are sceptical that Donald Trump’s US ceasefire proposal can bring Israel’s genocide in Gaza to an end.
- [US Supreme Court Sides With Trump-Era ICE Raids, Approves 'Roving Patrols'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-supreme-court-sides-with-trump-era-ice-raids-approves-roving-patrols/): The decision directly impacts seven counties in Southern California but may carry broader implications.
- [SpaceX expands Starlink satellite network with $17bn EchoStar deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/spacex-expands-starlink-satellite-network-with-17bn-echostar-deal/): The spectrum purchase allows SpaceX to expand the cell network’s capacity and help ‘end mobile dead zones’.
- [Aid group delivers food, medicine to flooding victims in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/aid-group-delivers-food-medicine-to-flooding-victims-in-pakistan/): Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder joined aid workers as they delivered supplies to Pakistan’s flood-ravaged Punjab province.
- [US Supreme Court allows Trump’s controversial immigration raids to continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-supreme-court-allows-trumps-controversial-immigration-raids-to-continue/): Decision effectively allows immigration agents to use racial profiling to detain people, greenlighting sweeping raids.
- [Russia Mocks West's Outrage Over Putin-Modi-Xi Photo As BRICS Nations Slam US Protectionism |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/russia-mocks-wests-outrage-over-putin-modi-xi-photo-as-brics-nations-slam-us-protectionism-4k/): Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and “tariff blackmail” during a virtual meeting Monday (September 8) held amid a damaging trade war with US President Donald Trump.The group of emerging economies met via videoconference at the initiative of Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose office said it was necessary […]
- [France PM Francois Bayrou Ousted After 9 Months In Office, Macron Faces Political Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/france-pm-francois-bayrou-ousted-after-9-months-in-office-macron-faces-political-crisis/): PM Francois Bayrou’s government was ousted by the French parliament after losing a confidence vote. President Emmanuel Macron now faces tough choices for France’s leadership.
- [Trump Fails To Overturn $83.3 Million Verdict In Sexual Assault Defamation Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trump-fails-to-overturn-83-3-million-verdict-in-sexual-assault-defamation-case/): A federal appeals court upheld an 83.3 million dollar verdict against Donald Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll, rejecting his immunity claim.
- [Nepal Protest | Death Toll Rises To 20 Due To Nepal Protests, Over 300 Left Injured | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-protest-death-toll-rises-to-20-due-to-nepal-protests-over-300-left-injured-news18/): | Death toll rises to 20 due to Nepal protests, over 300 left injured; protesters demand resignation of MPs n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ["Back Religion In America" Trump Vows To Protect Prayer In Public Schools | Museum Of The Bible | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/back-religion-in-america-trump-vows-to-protect-prayer-in-public-schools-museum-of-the-bible-4k/): President Donald Trump announced upcoming guidance from the Department of Education protecting prayer in public schools during a speech at his Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on Sept. 8. The hearing, held at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, marked the commission’s second public meeting and had a theme of “Religious Liberty in Public […]
- [United States Signs Major Metal Deal With Pakistan, To Explore Mining Opportunities In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/united-states-signs-major-metal-deal-with-pakistan-to-explore-mining-opportunities-in-pakistan/): | United States signs major metal deal with Pakistan, to explore mining opportunities in Pakistan; Initial investment to be of $500 million n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China’s Xi Jinping Calls For United Response Against US Tariffs At BRICS Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/chinas-xi-jinping-calls-for-united-response-against-us-tariffs-at-brics-meet/): Xi Jinping urges BRICS unity against US trade issues at Lula’s summit, backing India’s chairmanship and fair practices, as Jaishankar highlights.
- [Pakistan Signs Metal Deal With US, PM Shehbaz Sharif And Field Marshal Munir Present](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/pakistan-signs-metal-deal-with-us-pm-shehbaz-sharif-and-field-marshal-munir-present/): One of the pacts was signed between the Frontier Works Organization – known to be a front for the Pakistani Army – and the United States Strategic Metals
- [Trump cheers West Point’s cancellation of award ceremony for Tom Hanks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trump-cheers-west-points-cancellation-of-award-ceremony-for-tom-hanks/): Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as Trump praises move against critics of his US administration.
- [Hundreds of artists pledge boycott of Israeli film institutions over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/hundreds-of-artists-pledge-boycott-of-israeli-film-institutions-over-gaza/): Ayo Edebiri, Mark Ruffalo, Riz Ahmed and Tilda Swinton are among more than 1,300 signatories to the pledge.
- [Suspected Palestinian gunmen kill six people in East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/suspected-palestinian-gunmen-kill-six-people-in-east-jerusalem/): Six people were killed in a shooting attack by suspected Palestinian gunmen at a bus stop in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [French PM loses confidence vote in blow to President Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/french-pm-loses-confidence-vote-in-blow-to-president-macron/): French Parliament votes to bring down the Bayrou-led government over its plans to cut about $52bn to reduce the debt.
- [Turkiye’s opposition CHP supporters clash with police outside Istanbul HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/turkiyes-opposition-chp-supporters-clash-with-police-outside-istanbul-hq/): Confrontation follows court ruling that party’s Istanbul provincial chairman be replaced over alleged irregularities.
- [The capitulation of the US media is not an aberration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/the-capitulation-of-the-us-media-is-not-an-aberration/): President Donald Trump’s administration is bringing to the fore weaknesses that have long plagued US democracy.
- [Fugitive Father In New Zealand Shot Dead After 4 Years On The Run; Children Found Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/fugitive-father-in-new-zealand-shot-dead-after-4-years-on-the-run-children-found-safe/): Tom Phillips, missing with his three children since 2021, was shot dead by New Zealand police in Waikato after a robbery. The children are safe and will undergo medical checks.
- [Caught On Cam: Eight Killed As Train Rams Into Double-Decker Bus In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/caught-on-cam-eight-killed-as-train-rams-into-double-decker-bus-in-mexico/): A train collided with a double-decker bus in Atlacomulco near Mexico City, killing at least 8 and injuring 45. A video capturing the deadly crash has emerged.
- [Nepal PM Faces Gen Z Wrath, 19 Killed in Violent Protests Over Social Media, Army in Kathmandu |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-pm-faces-gen-z-wrath-19-killed-in-violent-protests-over-social-media-army-in-kathmandu-4k/): Nepal police on Monday (Sept. 8) opened fire, killing at least 19 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.Several social media sites — including Facebook, YouTube and X — have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government […]
- [‘Sucking Our Blood’: Peter Navarro Likens BRICS Nations To ‘Vampires’ Over Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/sucking-our-blood-peter-navarro-likens-brics-nations-to-vampires-over-trade/): Trump’s aide Peter Navarro claimed BRICS nations cannot survive if they don’t sell to the US
- [Netanyahu Vows “Intense Operations” After Jerusalem Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/netanyahu-vows-intense-operations-after-jerusalem-attack/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate military action after six people were killed in a bus stop shooting on Jerusalem’s outskirts. Two Palestinian gunmen carried out the attack before being shot dead. Netanyahu said Israel was fighting terror across multiple fronts and pledged intensified operations to meet objectives. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Parliament Dissolution, Interim Govt Of Protesters: What Does Nepal's Gen Z Demand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/parliament-dissolution-interim-govt-of-protesters-what-does-nepals-gen-z-demand/): Massive protests led by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and other parts of the country over the government’s ban on social media sites and corruption
- [IDF "Surrounds" West Bank, Israel Seeks "Vengeance" After Gunmen Open Fire in Jerusalem, Kill 6 |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/idf-surrounds-west-bank-israel-seeks-vengeance-after-gunmen-open-fire-in-jerusalem-kill-6-4k/): Two alleged Palestinian gunmen opened fire at Ramot Junction bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem on September 8, killing at least six people. The two gunmen arrived at the junction by car and opened fire at people waiting at a bus stop as well as a bus that had just stopped there. Israeli PM […]
- [French no-confidence vote: What’s next if the government collapses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/french-no-confidence-vote-whats-next-if-the-government-collapses/): PM Bayrou is expected to lose, but a deadlock in parliament means France might struggle to find a replacement.
- [Israel’s settler outposts choke Palestinian life in West Bank’s villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israels-settler-outposts-choke-palestinian-life-in-west-banks-villages/): Ras Ein al-Auja is a small Palestinian community gradually being surrounded by illegal Israeli outposts.
- [Trump asks Supreme Court to let it cut billions in foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-let-it-cut-billions-in-foreign-aid/): Request comes after an appeals court orders Trump to distribute the congressionally approved funds.
- [US court upholds sexual assault defamation order against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/us-court-upholds-sexual-assault-defamation-order-against-trump/): Appeals court upholds $83.3m verdict against Donald Trump for defaming E Jean Carroll over 2019 sexual assault claims.
- [Brazil’s Lula says US warships in Caribbean are a source of ‘tension’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/brazils-lula-says-us-warships-in-caribbean-are-a-source-of-tension/): US naval forces have unsettled some in South America who see them as a precursor to possible intervention in Venezuela.
- [Economic Practices Should Be Fair & Transparent, EAM S Jaishankar At BRICS Virtual Meeting | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/economic-practices-should-be-fair-transparent-eam-s-jaishankar-at-brics-virtual-meeting-news18/): It is imperative that economic practices are fair, transparent and to everyone’s benefit: EAM S Jaishankar at BRICS virtual meeting The minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to a rules-based international trading system. “India strongly believes that this should be protected and nurtured. Increasing barriers and complicating transactions will not help. Neither would the linking of trade measures […]
- [‘Blood Money’: Peter Navarro’s Outburst At X Over India's Russia Oil Purchase Fact-Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/blood-money-peter-navarros-outburst-at-x-over-indias-russia-oil-purchase-fact-check/): India has rejected as “inaccurate and misleading” Navarro’s offensive comments on New Delhi for its procurement of Russian crude oil
- [‘Biden Autopen Scandal One Of The Biggest...’: Trump Rakes Up Row Over Presidential Pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/biden-autopen-scandal-one-of-the-biggest-trump-rakes-up-row-over-presidential-pardons/): Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden’s use of an autopen for signing documents, calling it controversial but legal. The device has been used by presidents since Harry S. Truman.
- ['Economic Practices Must Be Fair': Jaishankar At BRICS Meet Amid Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/economic-practices-must-be-fair-jaishankar-at-brics-meet-amid-trumps-tariffs/): Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for the BRICS meeting to discuss tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump
- [Nepal Mulls Reversing Social Media Ban After 18 Killed In Violent Gen Z Protests | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-mulls-reversing-social-media-ban-after-18-killed-in-violent-gen-z-protests-news18/): | Following massive protests against Nepal’s decision to ban popular social media platforms, the Communications Minister’s hint that the decision to ban social media could be ‘reconsidered’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Taking Moral Responsibility': Nepal HM Offers To Resign As Social Media Ban Protest Turns Deadly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/taking-moral-responsibility-nepal-hm-offers-to-resign-as-social-media-ban-protest-turns-deadly/): Nepal’s HM Ramesh Lekhak offered to resign after deadly protests in Kathmandu over social media bans and corruption, with 19 killed and 347 injured amid escalating unrest.
- [Israel wants to ‘destroy Gaza City, not occupy it’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israel-wants-to-destroy-gaza-city-not-occupy-it/): The level of destruction happening in Gaza City suggests Israel’s goal is not to occupy it but to destroy it completely.
- [Former Israeli soldier creates video game based on Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/former-israeli-soldier-creates-video-game-based-on-gaza-war/): A former Israeli soldier has created a video game based on the Gaza war, which aims to ‘humanise’ Israeli troops.
- [Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas As Scuffles Erupt Outside Opposition CHP Headquarters In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/turkish-police-fire-tear-gas-as-scuffles-erupt-outside-opposition-chp-headquarters-in-istanbul/): Turkish police clashed with protesters outside the CHP’s Istanbul headquarters after a court-appointed trustee tried to enter the building. Nearly 200 demonstrators, including lawmakers, faced tear gas as tensions rose over graft probes critics denounce as political. Authorities also restricted social media access amid warnings of firm security action. ğan n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [“No Sanctions Will Force…” Russia Mocks Trump Threat, Zelensky Says Putin "Got What He Wanted" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/no-sanctions-will-force-russia-mocks-trump-threat-zelensky-says-putin-got-what-he-wanted-4k/): US President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.Russian missiles and drones rained down across Ukraine early Sunday (Sept. 7), killing four people and setting government offices in the capital Kyiv ablaze.Trump told reporters after the assault he was “not happy with […]
- [Is Chicago the violent crime capital of the US? What the facts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/is-chicago-the-violent-crime-capital-of-the-us-what-the-facts-say/): Republicans claim it is. Democrats say red states are worse. Both are spinning. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.
- [Video: Israeli ‘suicide drone’ attacks Gaza mosque and blows up minaret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/video-israeli-suicide-drone-attacks-gaza-mosque-and-blows-up-minaret/): Video shows the moment an Israeli drone laden with explosives was flown into the minaret of a mosque in Gaza.
- [Taiwan Prepares for China Attack on F-16 Vipers, Xi Warns US Allies' Warship Over Strait Transit |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/taiwan-prepares-for-china-attack-on-f-16-vipers-xi-warns-us-allies-warship-over-strait-transit-4k/): Taiwan has decided to build new aircraft shelters in the Eastern region ahead of securing the complete delivery of 66 F-16 Viper jets. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence’s 2026 budget plan revealed that the military plans to build new hangars for its F-16V fighter jets. Inspired by Ukraine’s war tactics, Taiwan is reportedly planning to […]
- [Prince Harry Visits Queen’s Grave Amid Hopes Of Reconciliation With King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/prince-harry-visits-queens-grave-amid-hopes-of-reconciliation-with-king-charles/): Prince Harry visits Queen’s grave in Windsor, attends WellChild Awards, sparking speculation of a reunion with King Charles III amid family tensions.
- ['Bullying On The Rise': Chinese Envoy Takes Dig At Trump, Asks India To Oppose Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/bullying-on-the-rise-chinese-envoy-takes-dig-at-trump-asks-india-to-oppose-tariffs/): The Chinese envoy noted that President Xi and PM Modi’s meetings in Kazan and Tianjin charted the right course for the improvement and development of bilateral relations.
- [London Underground at standstill as workers begin week of strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/london-underground-at-standstill-as-workers-begin-week-of-strikes/): RMT, the UK’s largest transport union, is demanding better pay and shorter working hours.
- [IAEA chief notes progress in Iran talks over nuclear site inspections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/iaea-chief-notes-progress-in-iran-talks-over-nuclear-site-inspections/): Head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, says he hopes for a ‘successful conclusion’ in talks.
- [Aftermath of shooting in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/aftermath-of-shooting-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Video shows the aftermath of a shooting at a bus station in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ramot in occupied East Jer
- [South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/south-africa-vs-nigeria-world-cup-qualifier-start-team-news-and-lineups/): All to know before the crucial showdown between Group C leaders South Africa and powerhouse Nigeria.
- [Video: Spanish PM confirms Israel arms embargo and other restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/video-spanish-pm-confirms-israel-arms-embargo-and-other-restrictions/): Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez has announced a series of measures to apply pressure on Israel to end the genocide on Gaza.
- [How China forgot promises and ‘debts’ to Ukraine, and backed Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/how-china-forgot-promises-and-debts-to-ukraine-and-backed-russias-war/): China postures as a neutral mediator, but it has materially and politically backed Russia’s war and profits from it.
- [At least 14 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/at-least-14-killed-in-nepal-protests-over-social-media-ban-corruption/): A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.
- [Social Media Ban Protests Turn Deadly In Nepal, 14 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/social-media-ban-protests-turn-deadly-in-nepal-14-killed/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Filmmaker Anuparna Roy's Palestine Speech At Venice Film Festival Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/filmmaker-anuparna-roys-palestine-speech-at-venice-film-festival-sparks-debate/): Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy’s speech on Palestine has been lauded as well as criticised by many on X. The critics opine that she should have also spoken on the attacks in Israel.
- [Israel Says It Has Accepted Donald Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israel-says-it-has-accepted-donald-trumps-gaza-ceasefire-proposal/): Israel accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal by US President Donald Trump.
- [BrahMos vs China's 'Killer Missile' YJ-21 : Which One Holds The Edge In Modern Warfare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/brahmos-vs-chinas-killer-missile-yj-21-which-one-holds-the-edge-in-modern-warfare/): With China unveiling the YJ-21, the question now lies whether the missile lives up to its reputation, and how it compares to India’s BrahMos, a premier supersonic missile
- [Semiconductor Will Be The Next Engine Of Jobs For The Country: Ashwini Vaishnaw Exclusive | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/semiconductor-will-be-the-next-engine-of-jobs-for-the-country-ashwini-vaishnaw-exclusive-news18/): In a candid conversation, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid out India’s bold ambitions in the semiconductor space—not just as a technological leap, but as a transformative engine for job creation and industrial growth.IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw in an exclusive interview talks about Apple investments and Semiconductor investments amid Trump TariffsComparing semiconductors to the foundational role […]
- [Netanyahu Visits Jerusalem Shooting Site As 5 Killed by Palestinian Gunmen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/netanyahu-visits-jerusalem-shooting-site-as-5-killed-by-palestinian-gunmen/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Brazil Doesn't Take Orders': Lula's Message To Trump In Independence Day Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/brazil-doesnt-take-orders-lulas-message-to-trump-in-independence-day-speech/): Lula will host a meeting of the BRICS nations, which includes Russia, India, China and South Africa, today to discuss tariffs imposed by Trump
- [Israel Bombs Third Gaza City High-Rise ‘Used by Hamas’ In As Many Days, Displaced Residents Flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/israel-bombs-third-gaza-city-high-rise-used-by-hamas-in-as-many-days-displaced-residents-flee/): On Sept. 7, the Israeli military bombed Al-Roya Tower in Gaza City, claiming it was used by Hamas. The IDF issued evacuation orders before the strike, urging residents to move to a “humanitarian zone” in Khan Younis. This marks the third high-rise targeted in three days. One person was reported dead, according to Al-Quds Hospital. […]
- ['Powerful Hurricane Will Strike Gaza Today': Israel's 'Final Warning' To Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/powerful-hurricane-will-strike-gaza-today-israels-final-warning-to-hamas/): US President Donald Trump has also warned Hamas to accept his terms to end war in Gaza
- [Houthis Claim “Direct Hit” On Israel’s Ramon Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/houthis-claim-direct-hit-on-israels-ramon-airport/): On Sept. 7, a drone launched from Yemen struck the arrivals hall at Ramon Airport near Eilat, according to Israel’s Airports Authority. Flights were halted as authorities worked to restore operations. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the Iran-backed group targeted multiple Israeli sites, including the airport. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nepal Protests Over Social Media Ban Fabricated? Here’s What Intelligence Sources Say | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-protests-over-social-media-ban-fabricated-heres-what-intelligence-sources-say-exclusive/): Nepal protests: At least nine people were confirmed dead on Monday in massive youth protests in Kathmandu and other cities of Nepal, which turned violent with clashes with police
- [Video Captures Moment When Gunmen Launched Deadly Attack On Jerusalem Bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/video-captures-moment-when-gunmen-launched-deadly-attack-on-jerusalem-bus/): A deadly shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem by two Palestinian gunmen killed five and wounded 11. Israeli security forces shot both attackers at the scene.
- [‘Intense’ monsoon rain, flooding continue to engulf Pakistan’s Punjab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/intense-monsoon-rain-flooding-continue-to-engulf-pakistans-punjab/): Authorities issue new evacuation warnings to communities near the Chenab, Sutlej, and Ravi rivers.
- [Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China, prompting mass evacuations, closures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/typhoon-tapah-makes-landfall-in-china-prompting-mass-evacuations-closures/): Tapah, the 16th typhoon to hit Guangdong province this year, causes mass disruptions to public services.
- [Video: Global flotilla to Gaza is welcomed in Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/video-global-flotilla-to-gaza-is-welcomed-in-tunisia/): The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza was welcomed in Tunisia on Sunday.
- [People flee shooting at illegal Israeli settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/people-flee-shooting-at-illegal-israeli-settlement/): Video shows people running from the scene of a shooting at the illegal Israeli settlement of Ramot in occupied East Jeru
- [Distraction 101: Blow them up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/distraction-101-blow-them-up/): Trump is failing on several foreign policy fronts. So he decided to open up a new one against Venezuela.
- [Six killed in Nepal amid Gen Z protests after social media ban: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/six-killed-in-nepal-amid-gen-z-protests-after-social-media-ban-all-to-know/): Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.
- ["Be Quiet" Donald Trump Snaps At Reporter Over Question On Going To War With Chicago | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/be-quiet-donald-trump-snaps-at-reporter-over-question-on-going-to-war-with-chicago-us-news-4k/): President Donald Trump snapped at a reporter after she pressed him on whether he was preparing to “go to war” with Chicago. Trump dismissed the question with, “When you say that, darling, that’s fake news.” The question came a day after Trump shared a meme warning that the city would soon learn about the newly […]
- [Trump Supported Sinner? President's Dismissive Reaction To Carlos Alcaraz Winning US Open Win | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/trump-supported-sinner-presidents-dismissive-reaction-to-carlos-alcaraz-winning-us-open-win-4k/): President Donald Trump did not appear to be pleased after Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-,6 6-1, 6-4 to win the US Open men’s singles title. Trump, who was also booed at the US Open after a brief delay in the final, was captured on camera after Alcaraz’s win, looking dismissive. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What’s Behind The Deadly Protests In Nepal? It’s More Than Just A Social Media Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/whats-behind-the-deadly-protests-in-nepal-its-more-than-just-a-social-media-ban/): Nine people have been killed as Nepal’s sweeping social media ban sparks its biggest youth-led demonstrations in years, with anger spilling far beyond blocked apps
- [“Be quiet…” Trump Explodes At Reporter Over “War on Chicago” Meme, Calls NBC Journo “Second Rate”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/be-quiet-trump-explodes-at-reporter-over-war-on-chicago-meme-calls-nbc-journo-second-rate/): President Trump faced backlash after posting a provocative meme on Truth Social portraying himself as a war figure threatening Chicago with deportations. The post ignited controversy and led to a heated exchange with an NBC reporter. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nepal Protests News Live: Demonstration Against Social Media Ban Turns Deadly, Police Fire Tear Gas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-protests-news-live-demonstration-against-social-media-ban-turns-deadly-police-fire-tear-gas/): Nepal Gen Z Protest News Today Live: The ban quickly spilled onto the streets of Kathmandu, where people waving national flags launched protests by singing national anthem.
- [Actor Navya Nair Fined: Not Just Gajra, These Weird Items Too Could Get You In Trouble At Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/actor-navya-nair-fined-not-just-gajra-these-weird-items-too-could-get-you-in-trouble-at-airports/): Across the globe, countries have some surprisingly quirky rules about what’s allowed through their borders
- [Nepal Imposes Curfew After Deadly Clashes, One Killed In Protest Against Social Media Ban | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/08/nepal-imposes-curfew-after-deadly-clashes-one-killed-in-protest-against-social-media-ban-4k/): Violent protests erupted in Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu after Gen-Z, took to the streets, opposing a ban on social media platforms and alleged government corruption. The stir turned violent as protesters clashed with the police, prompting the Kathmandu district administration to impose a curfew. The government said social media users with fake IDs have been […]
- [Watch: Gaza Flotilla "Struck From Above," Tunisia Says No Drones Detected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/watch-gaza-flotilla-struck-from-above-tunisia-says-no-drones-detected/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Protesters Target Nepal Police Headquarters, Thrash 3 Police Officials To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/protesters-target-nepal-police-headquarters-thrash-3-police-officials-to-death/): Protesters in Kathmandu killed three police after the KP Sharma Oli government banned social media. Despite Oli’s resignation, protests continue.
- ["Blatant Violation" Syria Fumes As Israeli Strikes On Homs, Latakia, Palmyra Escalate Tensions | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/blatant-violation-syria-fumes-as-israeli-strikes-on-homs-latakia-palmyra-escalate-tensions-4k/): Israel carried out airstrikes in multiple cities in central and western Syria on Sept. 9, state news agency SANA reportedA Syrian government official confirmed to SANA news agency that the strikes occurred near Latakia, Homs and Palmyra, but did not specify the targetsBritain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “the Israeli […]
- [Multiple Explosions Heard In Qatar’s Doha As Israel Says IDF Targeted Hamas Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/multiple-explosions-heard-in-qatars-doha-as-israel-says-idf-targeted-hamas-leadership/): A plume of smoke was seen rising over the Katara district in the capital, as per an eyewitness
- [Nepal Protest: Who Is Rapper-Turned-Mayor Balen Shah Whom Gen Z Wants As Their Next Leader? | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protest-who-is-rapper-turned-mayor-balen-shah-whom-gen-z-wants-as-their-next-leader-news18/): As Nepal stands in the midst of a generational shift, with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepping down on Tuesday afternoon, the country’s Gen Z population is looking beyond traditional parties and leaders to lead the country.At the centre of their hopes is an unlikely figure—Balendra Shah, better known as Balen, a rapper-turned-engineer-turned-mayor who has […]
- [Gen Z Protestors Free Nepal’s Ex-Dy PM Rabi Lamichhane, Over 1,500 Inmates In Prison Break](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gen-z-protestors-free-nepals-ex-dy-pm-rabi-lamichhane-over-1500-inmates-in-prison-break/): Rabi Lamichhane was freed from Nakkhu Prison by Gen Z protestors in Kathmandu after Nepal’s social media ban, leading to mass prisoner release and KP Sharma Oli’s resignation.
- [China leads clean energy revolution, but also CO2 pollution, says report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/china-leads-clean-energy-revolution-but-also-co2-pollution-says-report/): China has provided the manufacturing, finance and strategic vision to lead the world’s energy transition says Ember.
- [At least 60 people killed in DRC after ISIL-linked attack on funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/at-least-60-people-killed-in-drc-after-isil-linked-attack-on-funeral/): A local administrator says the majority of the victims were “killed with machetes” while others were shot.
- [Gaza City residents react to Israel’s forced expulsion orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gaza-city-residents-react-to-israels-forced-expulsion-orders/): The Israeli military has dropped leaflets on Gaza City, ordering a forced evacuation of up to one million people.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs South Africa – CAF World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/live-nigeria-vs-south-africa-caf-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, and full text commentary stream of the qualifier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
- ['Privately Separated Weeks Ahead of Coldplay Concert': Ex-Astronomer HR's Husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/privately-separated-weeks-ahead-of-coldplay-concert-ex-astronomer-hrs-husband/): Kristin and Bryon were seen cuddling each other on the ‘kiss cam’ at Coldplay’s concert near Boston, Massachusetts, on July 16.
- [Nepal Parliament Building Set Ablaze, PM Oli Resigns Amid Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-parliament-building-set-ablaze-pm-oli-resigns-amid-violent-protests/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel To Act With "Great Force" In Gaza, Bibi 'Kicked' Outside UN By Pro-Palestine Protesters | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israel-to-act-with-great-force-in-gaza-bibi-kicked-outside-un-by-pro-palestine-protesters-4k/): The Gaza aid flotilla, carrying activist Greta Thunberg, claimed that its “family boat”, was attacked by a drone in a Tunisian port early morning on Sept. 9 The Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, was anchored off the coast of Sidi Bou Said when it reported the incidentThe flotilla’s crew […]
- [Supreme Court, Media House Office Set Ablaze In Nepal's Key Administrative Area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/supreme-court-media-house-office-set-ablaze-in-nepals-key-administrative-area/): Gen Z-led protests erupted in Nepal over a social media ban, with arson at Singha Durbar, Supreme Court, and political offices.
- [Nepal’s Gen Z Protests Topple KP Sharma Oli Govt: Are ‘Nepo Kids’ To Blame?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepals-gen-z-protests-topple-kp-sharma-oli-govt-are-nepo-kids-to-blame/): A person on Reddit’s Nepal subreddit said children of elite politicians know exactly where their parents’ money and luxury come from—taxpayers
- [The Battle for Donbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/the-battle-for-donbas/): Ukraine has been fighting to regain control of a key region inside its own borders for more than a decade.
- [Japan’s ruling LDP to pick new leader after PM Ishiba resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/japans-ruling-ldp-to-pick-new-leader-after-pm-ishiba-resigns/): The embattled party faces mounting pressure over soaring rice prices, declining birth rates and immigration.
- [‘Illusions stripped away’: What to know about the 80th UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/illusions-stripped-away-what-to-know-about-the-80th-un-general-assembly/): Palestinian statehood, waning US support and institutional reform set to dominate the annual gathering in New York.
- [Nepal parliament set ablaze amid anti-corruption protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-parliament-set-ablaze-amid-anti-corruption-protests/): Videos show Nepal’s parliament on fire as protests continue, with Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and other top
- [IndiGo, Air India Suspend All Flights To Nepal Amid Unrest, Issue Advisories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/indigo-air-india-suspend-all-flights-to-nepal-amid-unrest-issue-advisories/): These decisions follow the complete shutdown of Kathmandu’s airport amid violent protests across Nepal. At least 19 people have been reported dead and hundreds injured
- [Nepal's Last King: How Rich Is India-Educated Gyanendra Shah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepals-last-king-how-rich-is-india-educated-gyanendra-shah/): Gyanendra Shah’s formative years were largely spent in India, where he attended St Joseph’s School in Darjeeling before completing his graduation in Kathmandu
- [What Made Nepal’s Gen-Z Angry? Social Media Ban, ‘Nepo Kids’ To PM’s Exit, 48 Hours In A Nutshell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/what-made-nepals-gen-z-angry-social-media-ban-nepo-kids-to-pms-exit-48-hours-in-a-nutshell/): Nepal’s young, restless: Not just social media, Gen-Z stir is over opportunities. Online campaign against Nepo Kids, politicians’ kids showing off lavish lifestyles, fuelled anger
- [Ex-PM Deuba, Former First Lady Assaulted By Protestors, Several Ministers Face Irate Mobs | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/ex-pm-deuba-former-first-lady-assaulted-by-protestors-several-ministers-face-irate-mobs-videos/): Gen Z-led protests in Nepal turned violent, targeting leaders like KP Sharma Oli, Ramesh Lekhak, Arju Rana, and Bishnu Paudel.
- [India Issues Travel Advisory for Nepal | Citizens Urged to Stay Indoors Amid Unrest | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/india-issues-travel-advisory-for-nepal-citizens-urged-to-stay-indoors-amid-unrest-news18/): MEA Advisory | Indian citizens advised to defer travel to Nepal until the situation stabilizes. Those in Nepal are urged to stay sheltered at their current locations. India issues travel advisory for Nepal: Citizens urged to defer travel and those in-country advised to stay indoors and follow local safety instructions amid escalating unrest. -newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile […]
- [Indians In Nepal Urged To Remain Indoors, MEA Issues Travel Advisory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/indians-in-nepal-urged-to-remain-indoors-mea-issues-travel-advisory/): MEA also advised Indian citizens to postpone any planned travel to Nepal until the situation stabilises
- [From Nepal To France, 2025 Sees Major Political Upheavals Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/from-nepal-to-france-2025-sees-major-political-upheavals-worldwide/): Nepal is not the only country experiencing turbulent times. Several foreign governments have faced major crises, with many prime ministers or heads of government resigning
- ['Time For Restraint': Kathmandu Mayor, Army, Civil Servants Urge Calm As Nepal PM Oli Resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/time-for-restraint-kathmandu-mayor-army-civil-servants-urge-calm-as-nepal-pm-oli-resigns/): Nepal’s army chief, high-ranking security officials and civil servants also offered their condolences to families who lost their loved ones in police action during the protests
- [Tunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/tunisia-qualifies-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-with-win-in-equatorial-guinea/): Tunisia joins Morocco as the second African nation to directly qualify for next year’s World Cup in North America.
- [Video: Nepal leaders’ homes vandalised and in flames during mass protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/video-nepal-leaders-homes-vandalised-and-in-flames-during-mass-protests/): Protesters have stormed the office of Nepal’s largest party and set fire to the residences of prominent politicians.
- [From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/from-haile-selassie-to-crowdfunding-how-ethiopias-gerd-dam-was-born/): After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.
- [Nepal's Finance Minister Chased On Street, Thrashed By Protesters As Oli Govt Collapses | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepals-finance-minister-chased-on-street-thrashed-by-protesters-as-oli-govt-collapses-video/): In the video, over two dozen people were seen chasing while Paudel was running for his life. A man was seen kicking and others beating him up
- [Nepal in Chaos: Gen-Z Protests Force Prime Minister KP Oli To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-in-chaos-gen-z-protests-force-prime-minister-kp-oli-to-resign/): Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli resigned amid ongoing Gen-Z protests, despite the revocation of a social media ban. Protesters defied curfews, tore down barricades, and torched Oli’s private home while vandalizing the president’s residence. The unrest reflects deep public anger beyond the social media ban, with protesters demanding an end to corruption. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Anger, Violent Outbursts Matter Of Deep Concern’: Nepal’s Former King Backs ‘Gen Z’ Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/anger-violent-outbursts-matter-of-deep-concern-nepals-former-king-backs-gen-z-protests/): In a statement, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev said it was ‘extremely tragic and condemnable’ that ‘instead of addressing genuine demands of the young generation, lives were lost’
- [Nepal PM KP Oli Resigns Amid Deadly Gen-Z Protests, Chaos Continues On Kathmandu Streets | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-pm-kp-oli-resigns-amid-deadly-gen-z-protests-chaos-continues-on-kathmandu-streets-4k/): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after two days of violent anti-corruption agitations, led by Gen Z protesters, killed 19 people and injured over 400. Hundreds took to the streets shouting slogans about corruption in the administration, including allegations of nepotism. Oli’s resignation was a core demand of the Gen Z protesters. But in […]
- [Will Rabi Lamichhane Be Nepal's Kingmaker? Decoding RSP's Strategy As Oli Steps Down | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/will-rabi-lamichhane-be-nepals-kingmaker-decoding-rsps-strategy-as-oli-steps-down-exclusive/): Lamichhane’s 21 MPs resigned from Parliament together in what is seen as a calculated step to disrupt Parliament and force a reset
- [Israel Vows To Act With "Great Force" In Gaza City, Evacuation Leaflets Trigger Panic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israel-vows-to-act-with-great-force-in-gaza-city-evacuation-leaflets-trigger-panic/): Israel’s military has issued a stern warning to Gaza City residents to evacuate immediately ahead of a new, intense offensive, describing the upcoming attacks as a “mighty hurricane.” The IDF spokesperson and Prime Minister Netanyahu both urged residents to leave via specific routes, amid ongoing bombings of high-rise buildings in the city. Netanyahu claimed that […]
- [Slain New Zealand father kept bushland hideout with weapons, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/slain-new-zealand-father-kept-bushland-hideout-with-weapons-police-say/): Tom Phillips was shot dead by police after nearly four years on the run with his three children.
- [US deployment in Caribbean ‘not training’, says defence chief Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/us-deployment-in-caribbean-not-training-says-defence-chief-hegseth/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.
- [Hospitalised Nepalese protesters recount police crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hospitalised-nepalese-protesters-recount-police-crackdown/): Wounded protesters in Nepal have been recounting the moments police opened fire on them.
- [‘Topple this government’: Nepal’s Gen Z protesters demand mass resignations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/topple-this-government-nepals-gen-z-protesters-demand-mass-resignations/): Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.
- [Nepal prime minister resigns after mass protests and deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-prime-minister-resigns-after-mass-protests-and-deaths/): Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has resigned, says his aide, after ministers quit over the mass
- [At least 20 killed in Russian attack in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/at-least-20-killed-in-russian-attack-in-eastern-ukraine-zelenskyy-says/): ‘The Russians continue to destroy lives, but avoid new strong sanctions,’ Zelenskyy says.
- [Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/ethiopia-inaugurates-gerd-dam-amid-downstream-tensions-with-egypt-sudan/): Ethiopia celebrates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security.
- [Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Resigns As Deadly Gen Z Protests Spread Like Wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-resigns-as-deadly-gen-z-protests-spread-like-wildfire/): Nepal Prime Minister Oli has resigned after nationwide protests turned violent, leaving 19 dead. The unrest persisted despite curfews and the lifting of the social media ban.
- [Stuck In Nepal After Flights Cancellations? How Stranded Travellers Can Return Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/stuck-in-nepal-after-flights-cancellations-how-stranded-travellers-can-return-home/): In the wake of protests, security has been tightened by Indian authorities at places bordering Nepal
- [Youth-Led, Corruption-Driven: Unrest In Nepal Mirrors Bangladesh Playbook, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/youth-led-corruption-driven-unrest-in-nepal-mirrors-bangladesh-playbook-say-sources-exclusive/): According to sources, like Bangladesh, Nepal is also witnessing “digital frustration” over corruption, inflation, unemployment, and dynastic politics.
- [Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Resigns As Gen-Z Protests: How His All 4 Stints Ended Amid Rows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-resigns-as-gen-z-protests-how-his-all-4-stints-ended-amid-rows/): Who is Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli? How were his four stints as PM? Why was he forced to step down on Tuesday? Explained
- [Nepal Protests: Buzz Over Oli's Successor Builds, But No Clarity On Frontrunners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protests-buzz-over-olis-successor-builds-but-no-clarity-on-frontrunners/): The resignation of 21 MPs from Rabi Lamichhane’s RSP in one coordinated move marks a dramatic escalation in Nepal’s unfolding political crisis.
- [Nepal Protest: Who Is Rapper-Turned-Mayor Balen Shah Whom Gen Z Wants As Their Next Leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protest-who-is-rapper-turned-mayor-balen-shah-whom-gen-z-wants-as-their-next-leader/): Balen first emerged not in politics but in music. His sharp verses in underground rap battles made him a household name. He has reputation for decisiveness, even defiance
- ['Get Out Of There': Netanyahu Warns Of Full-Blown Military Operation In Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/get-out-of-there-netanyahu-warns-of-full-blown-military-operation-in-gaza-city/): Israel ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive after warning that a “mighty hurricane” would strike Gaza’s largest city if Hamas did not surrender.
- [Nepal Protest Updates |Amid Violent Protests In Nepal, High Ranking Officials Moved To Army Barracks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protest-updates-amid-violent-protests-in-nepal-high-ranking-officials-moved-to-army-barracks/): ICE crackdown at a Hyundai plant in Georgia triggered a major diplomatic crisis between the US and its key ally, South Korea. Seoul has expressed “regrets” and demanded that the rights of its citizens be protected and not “unjustly infringed.” n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Have 4 Kids, Pay Less Tax: This Country Is Rewarding Big Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/have-4-kids-pay-less-tax-this-country-is-rewarding-big-families/): The relief package, effective from 2026, cuts all income tax rates by 2%, while low-income families with four children will enjoy a zero-tax rate
- [Pakistan Spying On Citizens Through Phone-Tapping, Firewall That Censors Social Media: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/pakistan-spying-on-citizens-through-phone-tapping-firewall-that-censors-social-media-report/): A report has alleged that Pakistan is spying on millions of citizens through a German-made phone-tapping system and an internet firewall that censors social media.
- [Angry Gen Z Protestors Set Nepal PM Oli's Private House On Fire, Destroy President's Residence | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/angry-gen-z-protestors-set-nepal-pm-olis-private-house-on-fire-destroy-presidents-residence-videos/): Videos of Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel’s private residence being vandalised by angry protestors is going viral on social media.
- [Maduro Doubles Troops At Venezuela Border, "Not Training" Hegseth Warns Marines In Puerto Rico | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/maduro-doubles-troops-at-venezuela-border-not-training-hegseth-warns-marines-in-puerto-rico-4k/): US ‘Secretary of War’ Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine arrived in Puerto Rico on Sept. 8 amid growing tensions with VenezuelaThe US territory is being used as a staging ground for troops and equipment in Washington’s campaign against drug cartelsDuring his visit, Hegseth flew a US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey to the […]
- [Nepal Protest Updates: Helicopters Deployed For Rescue Ops; Protesters Vandalise President's House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protest-updates-helicopters-deployed-for-rescue-ops-protesters-vandalise-presidents-house/): | Three Helicopters deployed in Nepal Ministers quarters to rescue them from mob furyViolence escalated in Nepal on Tuesday as protesters pelted stones at the Bhaisepati residence of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, as well as the home of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Biswo Paudel. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Nepal On Edge: 4 Ministers Quit PM Oli's Cabinet, More Resignations Likely Amid Gen-Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-on-edge-4-ministers-quit-pm-olis-cabinet-more-resignations-likely-amid-gen-z-protests/): Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was the first to resign on Monday, saying he could not remain in office after police fired on demonstrators in Kathmandu
- [Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg Hit By Drone In Tunisian Waters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gaza-aid-flotilla-carrying-greta-thunberg-hit-by-drone-in-tunisian-waters/): A Gaza-bound flotilla carrying Swedish activist Greta Thunberg reported a suspected drone strike in Tunisian waters, causing fire damage to the Portuguese-flagged vessel, though all six aboard are safe. Tunisia’s National Guard denied the drone attack, suggesting the explosion originated inside the boat. Following the incident, crowds gathered in solidarity with Palestine at Tunisia’s Sidi […]
- [Gen-Z Protesters Set Nepal Parliament Ablaze In Spiralling Crisis, Breach Key Govt Complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gen-z-protesters-set-nepal-parliament-ablaze-in-spiralling-crisis-breach-key-govt-complex/): Gen-Z crowds flooding Kathmandu over a now-revoked social media ban tore down barricades, defied curfew and vandalised government buildings on Tuesday.
- [Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport Shut Down Amid Unrest, All Flight Operations Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepals-tribhuvan-international-airport-shut-down-amid-unrest-all-flight-operations-halted/): All flights at Tribhuvan International Airport have been cancelled on Tuesday due to unprecedented circumstances and security concerns.
- [President Macron Has 5 Options After French Government Collapse: What Are They? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/president-macron-has-5-options-after-french-government-collapse-what-are-they-explained/): Whoever Macron picks to succeed him will face the near impossible task of uniting parliament and finding ways to get a budget for next year adopted
- [Moment of suspected drone attack on Global Sumud Flotilla boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/moment-of-suspected-drone-attack-on-global-sumud-flotilla-boat/): Activists from the Global Sumud Fotilla to Gaza say one of their boats was struck by a drone at a port in Tunisia.
- [Hundreds of earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hundreds-of-earthquake-hit-villages-in-afghanistan-still-not-reached-un/): The UN says the affected areas were already some of the most remote in the country, leaving communities cut off.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/global-sumud-flotilla-reports-drone-attack-on-gaza-bound-ship-in-tunisia/): Tunisian authorities find no evidence of a hostile act and say the fire originated inside the Family Boat.
- [ICC opens war crimes hearing against Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/icc-opens-war-crimes-hearing-against-ugandan-rebel-joseph-kony/): Kony faces charges for the Lord’s Resistance Army campaign of torture and abuse in Uganda in the early 2000s.
- [Australian PM says Vanuatu security, climate agreement delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/australian-pm-says-vanuatu-security-climate-agreement-delayed/): PM Anthony Albanese says he won’t sign Nakamal Agreement in Vanuatu, despite recent high-level talks on the pact.
- [Palestinians on edge as Israel ramps up raids in wake of Jerusalem attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/palestinians-on-edge-as-israel-ramps-up-raids-in-wake-of-jerusalem-attack/): Israeli forces storm towns, villages and carry out arrests in occupied West Bank after a deadly shooting on Monday.
- [Nepal Gen Z protests live: Nepali Congress office, leaders’ homes on fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-gen-z-protests-live-nepali-congress-office-leaders-homes-on-fire/): Protesters set fire to homes of some top political leaders, a day after security forces killed 19 people.
- [Charting the past year of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/charting-the-past-year-of-russian-drone-and-missile-attacks-on-ukraine/): More than 800 drones and missiles were launched at Ukraine on Sunday, the highest since the war began.
- [Nineteen killed in Nepal protests against corruption and internet bans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nineteen-killed-in-nepal-protests-against-corruption-and-internet-bans/): Nepal protests turn deadly; home minister resigns as hospitals struggle to treat injured amid chaotic scenes.
- [Nepal Protests: Aides Say Oli's Resignation Not The Solution, Dismiss Abroad Buzz | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protests-aides-say-olis-resignation-not-the-solution-dismiss-abroad-buzz-exclusive/): Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in youth protests demanding that the government lift curbs and tackle corruption
- [Nepal Protests: What Next For PM KP Sharma Oli? Will His Government Fall? What Do The Numbers Say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-protests-what-next-for-pm-kp-sharma-oli-will-his-government-fall-what-do-the-numbers-say/): What next for Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government? What has he said on the protests? Why is ‘Nepo Kids’ trending? All questions answered
- ['Accumulated Frustration': How Nepal Gen Z’s Anger Goes Beyond Social Media Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/accumulated-frustration-how-nepal-gen-zs-anger-goes-beyond-social-media-ban/): On Monday, young demonstrators issued a strongly worded statement accusing the Nepal government and political parties of brutally repressing peaceful protests.
- [Gen-Z Protests Defy Curfew, Tear Down Barricades As Protests Continue On Day 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gen-z-protests-defy-curfew-tear-down-barricades-as-protests-continue-on-day-2/): Gen-Z protesters attacked the house of former Nepal PM Prachanda as demonstrations against the government – triggered by a social media ban – continued on Tuesday.
- [Who Is Sudan Gurung, The Face Behind Nepal’s Youth-Led Movement For Digital Freedom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/who-is-sudan-gurung-the-face-behind-nepals-youth-led-movement-for-digital-freedom/): At the forefront of the protests is 36-year-old Sudan Gurung, president of Hami Nepal, a youth-oriented NGO that has grown into a civic movement
- [Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Gunshots Fired At Nepal PM’s Residence, One Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-gen-z-protest-live-updates-gunshots-fired-at-nepal-pms-residence-one-injured/): In Lalitpur’s Sunakothi, agitators pelted stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, who had earlier ordered the ban on social media platforms
- ['Should Apologise For The Hurt': Australian PM Schools Lawmaker Over Anti-India Comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/should-apologise-for-the-hurt-australian-pm-schools-lawmaker-over-anti-india-comments/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese urged Liberal Senator Jacinta Price to apologise for claiming large-scale Indian migration aimed to boost Labor votes.
- [South Korea to send plane for workers detained in US immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/south-korea-to-send-plane-for-workers-detained-in-us-immigration-raid/): Flagship carrier Korean Air says plane could depart for Atlanta, Georgia, as soon as Wednesday.
- [LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza City as Netanyahu tells residents to ‘leave now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/live-israel-pounds-gaza-city-as-netanyahu-tells-residents-to-leave-now/): Israeli forces bomb more high-rise buildings in Gaza City as Netanyahu warns residents to flee.
- [Indonesian President Prabowo replaces five ministers after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/indonesian-president-prabowo-replaces-five-ministers-after-deadly-protests/): Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was among those ousted days after protesters raided her home.
- ['Exercise Caution, Adhere To Guidelines': India Issues Advisory Amid Protests In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/exercise-caution-adhere-to-guidelines-india-issues-advisory-amid-protests-in-nepal/): India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Nepal, urging them to remain cautious amid ongoing protests over the country’s social media ban.
- [Nepal Agriculture Minister Resigns Day After Massive Protest Over Social Media Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-agriculture-minister-resigns-day-after-massive-protest-over-social-media-ban/): Post Content
- [Thai Supreme Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra To Serve One-Year Prison Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/thai-supreme-court-orders-ex-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-to-serve-one-year-prison-sentence/): Thaksin, 76, was sentenced to eight years for corruption and abuse of power after returning from exile, but he never spent a day in prison due to a royal pardon.
- [Trump Launches 'Op Midway Blitz' To Target 'Worst Of The Worst Illegal Aliens' In Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-launches-op-midway-blitz-to-target-worst-of-the-worst-illegal-aliens-in-chicago/): The US Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to target “criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois.”
- [North Korea’s Kim heralds new ICBM rocket engine test as ‘significant’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/north-koreas-kim-heralds-new-icbm-rocket-engine-test-as-significant/): Kim supervised test of new solid-fuel rocket engine for N Korea’s ICBMs, in latest development of his missile arsenal.
- [Thai court says ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra must serve 1 year in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/thai-court-says-ex-premier-thaksin-shinawatra-must-serve-1-year-in-prison/): Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that hospital stay does not count as time served for ex-prime minister.
- [Rupert Murdoch seals deal passing control of media empire to eldest son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/rupert-murdoch-seals-deal-passing-control-of-media-empire-to-eldest-son/): Legal settlement ensures Lachlan Murdoch will take control of sprawling media portfolio after 94-year-old mogul’s death.
- [Syrian government blasts attacks by Israeli warplanes on two cities: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/syrian-government-blasts-attacks-by-israeli-warplanes-on-two-cities-report/): Latest Israeli attacks on Homs and Latakia a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian ministry.
- [Major Social Media Sites Restored In Nepal A Day After Violent Protests Left 19 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/major-social-media-sites-restored-in-nepal-a-day-after-violent-protests-left-19-dead/): According to a report, Nepal’s Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba Gurung was quoted by local media as saying that government has withdrawn its ban after an emergency meeting
- [World News Live Updates: Asian Shares Mostly Rise as Focus Shifts to US Fed's Next Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/world-news-live-updates-asian-shares-mostly-rise-as-focus-shifts-to-us-feds-next-move/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Gonna Punch You...': Violent Clash Between Scott Bessent, Bill Pulte At Trump Officials’ Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gonna-punch-you-violent-clash-between-scott-bessent-bill-pulte-at-trump-officials-dinner/): A private dinner for Trump officials in Washington turned chaotic when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to physically assault housing finance chief Bill Pulte.
- [Can Venezuela's F-16, Soviet Tanks, Iran Drones Defeat US Navy? Who Will Win the Caribbean War? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/can-venezuelas-f-16-soviet-tanks-iran-drones-defeat-us-navy-who-will-win-the-caribbean-war-4k/): The United States has deployed a naval force including destroyers, a nuclear submarine and 4000 marines to the Caribbean in a show of strength against drug cartels, sparking fears of a wider confrontation with Venezuela. While Maduro has said his country is ready for “armed struggle in defense of the national territory” in the event […]
- ['Never Intended To Ban Social Media': Nepal PM After 19 Killed In Protests, Assures Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/never-intended-to-ban-social-media-nepal-pm-after-19-killed-in-protests-assures-probe/): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed grief over the deaths of 19 people in Gen-Z-led protests and clarified that the government never intended to ban social media.
- [PM Nepal KP Sharma: Younger Generation Had Raised Legitimate Demands, Which Govt Had Been Listening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/pm-nepal-kp-sharma-younger-generation-had-raised-legitimate-demands-which-govt-had-been-listening/): PM Nepal KP Sharma Oli Statement: Younger generation had raised legitimate demands, which govt had been listening to. However, unfortunate incident of fire and smoke disrupted normal life, damaged offices and caused harm. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gen Z Protesters Call For Tribute Assemblies For All The Martyrs Across Nepal Today | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gen-z-protesters-call-for-tribute-assemblies-for-all-the-martyrs-across-nepal-today-world-news/): | After deadly clash in Nepal: Gen Z protesters call for tribute assemblies for all the Martyrs across Nepal today n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,293](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1293/): Here are the key events on day 1,293 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Gaza-Bound Flotilla Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg Allegedly Attacked By Drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/gaza-bound-flotilla-boat-carrying-greta-thunberg-allegedly-attacked-by-drone/): The organisers claimed the attack was carried out by a drone, though no official source has confirmed the origin of the suspected strike.
- [Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-lifts-social-media-ban-after-19-killed-in-protests-report/): Nepal’s Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was ‘withdrawn’.
- [House Panel Releases Epstein’s Birthday Book With Alleged Notes From Trump, Clinton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/house-panel-releases-epsteins-birthday-book-with-alleged-notes-from-trump-clinton/): The document dump also included Epstein’s will, entries from multiple address books, and a copy of his controversial non-prosecution agreement.
- [Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Trump Goes To Trial In Florida Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/man-accused-of-trying-to-kill-trump-goes-to-trial-in-florida-court/): In a highly unusual move, Routh has chosen to represent himself in court.
- [Ronaldo scores as Portugal defeat Hungary in UEFA World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ronaldo-scores-as-portugal-defeat-hungary-in-uefa-world-cup-qualifier/): Led by Erling Haaland, Norway thrash Moldova 11-1 in the qualifier, while Portugal hold off Hungary to win 3-2.
- [Trump ‘not thrilled’ over Israeli attack in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/trump-not-thrilled-over-israeli-attack-in-qatar/): US President Donald Trump said he’s “not thrilled” about Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Qatar that targeted a reside
- [Social Media Ban, Corruption, Nepo Kids: Real Reason Why Gen-Z Protesters Took Over Nepal | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/social-media-ban-corruption-nepo-kids-real-reason-why-gen-z-protesters-took-over-nepal-4k/): Nepal is in the grip of its worst political turmoil in decades after ‘Gen-Z’ protests over a social media ban erupted into a nationwide uprising against corruption and the country’s political leadership. At least 19 people have been killed in clashes with security forces, demonstrators have torched the homes of senior leaders and stormed parliament, […]
- [Sunjay Kapur's Assets Dispute Case Hearing Underway At Delhi High Court | Karishma Kapoor News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/sunjay-kapurs-assets-dispute-case-hearing-underway-at-delhi-high-court-karishma-kapoor-news/): | Sunjay Kapur’s assets dispute case hearing underway at Delhi High Court, Karishma Kapoor’s children seek interim relief n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Hitler Of Our Time': Trump Gets Booed By Anti-Israel Protesters While Dining At Restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/hitler-of-our-time-trump-gets-booed-by-anti-israel-protesters-while-dining-at-restaurant/): Donald Trump cited his administration’s crackdown on crime in DC as reason for his decision to dine out
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1294/): Here are the key events on day 1,294 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['We Are The Fire': Nepali Student's Months-Old Speech Goes Viral Amid Gen Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/we-are-the-fire-nepali-students-months-old-speech-goes-viral-amid-gen-z-protests/): A months-old speech by a Nepali student has gone viral, as Gen Zs protest across the nation. The protests, sparked by a brief social media ban, left 19 dead and hundreds injured.
- [How Gen Z Protesters Brought Nepal To Its Knees In 48 Hours | See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/how-gen-z-protesters-brought-nepal-to-its-knees-in-48-hours-see-pics/): In 48 hours, Nepal’s social media ban sparked mass protests that toppled leaders, torched buildings, and turned into the nation’s deadliest uprising in years.
- [Unpacking The 'Boris Files': Did Taxpayers Fund Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson's Private Deals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/unpacking-the-boris-files-did-taxpayers-fund-ex-uk-pm-boris-johnsons-private-deals/): The Boris Files are a cache of leaked documents from Johnson’s private office after his premiership, revealing lobbying efforts, commercial deals, & possible misuse of public funds
- [Bolivia upset Brazil to clinch FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/bolivia-upset-brazil-to-clinch-fifa-world-cup-2026-playoff-spot/): Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round.
- [Canada Rejects 80% Of Indian Student Visas: What Next For Aspirants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/canada-rejects-80-of-indian-student-visas-what-next-for-aspirants/): Canada introduced a national cap on new study permits for 2025, limiting the number to 437,000 – a sharp reduction from the previous year.
- [Indian Have Been Affected In Nepal Protest | Pakistan ISI Is Spreading Anti-India Narratives Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/indian-have-been-affected-in-nepal-protest-pakistan-isi-is-spreading-anti-india-narratives-online/): | Indian have been affected in due to ongoing protestIndian owned Malls, Shops and Hotels faced arson.Pakistan ISI is spreading anti-India narratives onlineExclusive Inputs: Manoj Kumar Gupta n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US firms in China most pessimistic since 1999, survey says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/us-firms-in-china-most-pessimistic-since-1999-survey-says/): Just 41 percent of US firms optimistic about the five-year business outlook in China, American Chamber of Commerce says.
- [Australia to spend $1.1bn on underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ attack drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/australia-to-spend-1-1bn-on-underwater-ghost-shark-attack-drones/): Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles says large underwater attack drones have ‘very long range’ of operations.
- [Signs Of Thaw? PM Modi, Donald Trump To Speak Over Phone Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/signs-of-thaw-pm-modi-donald-trump-to-speak-over-phone-soon/): Top government sources had told CNN-News18 that there is a possibility of a phone call between the leaders over the QUAD summit scheduling and to discuss the UNGA Summit
- [Israel Launched A Strike On Hamas' Leadership In Qatar | U.S Proposal For A Ceasefire In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-launched-a-strike-on-hamas-leadership-in-qatar-u-s-proposal-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/): launched a strike on Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as they discussed a US proposal for a ceasefire in , officials said News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE: Army Chief Holds Midnight Talks With Gen Z Representatives, Facilitates Meeting With President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-gen-z-protest-live-army-chief-holds-midnight-talks-with-gen-z-representatives-facilitates-meeting-with-president/): Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: The Nepali Army appealed to citizens to stay alert and cooperate with security forces to help preserve order.
- [Poland Says Russian Drones Breached Airspace Amid Ukraine Strikes, Shuts Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-says-russian-drones-breached-airspace-amid-ukraine-strikes-shuts-airport/): Poland’s military said Russian drones “repeatedly” violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine, prompting the closure of Warsaw’s Chopin Airport.
- [Poland downs drones during airspace intrusion as Russia attacks Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-downs-drones-during-airspace-intrusion-as-russia-attacks-ukraine/): Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says military defences deployed after ‘multiple violations of Polish airspace’.
- [Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Flayed The Centre's Decision To Host #Israel Finance Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/kerala-chief-minister-pinarayi-vijayan-flayed-the-centres-decision-to-host-israel-finance-minister/): | Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flayed the Centre’s decision to host Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in view of the “genocide” in . News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump says signature on birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is not his](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/trump-says-signature-on-birthday-note-to-jeffrey-epstein-is-not-his/): US president’s denial comes after White House said it would support a forensic analysis of the signature.
- [Nepal's Streets Have Spoken, Echoing A Bangladesh-Style Power Shift With A Civilian-Led Interim Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepals-streets-have-spoken-echoing-a-bangladesh-style-power-shift-with-a-civilian-led-interim-govt/): A senior bureaucrat, who did not wish to be named, however, told News18 that the Nepal protesters are now divided in terms of opinion
- ['Message To Entire Middle East': Israeli Official Issues Warning Amid Qatar Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/message-to-entire-middle-east-israeli-official-issues-warning-amid-qatar-strikes/): Ohana’s comments came after the Israeli military confirmed the air strikes in an operation targeting senior leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas. 
- [In Overnight Action, Nepal Army Arrests 26 Over 'Looting' During Gen-Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/in-overnight-action-nepal-army-arrests-26-over-looting-during-gen-z-protests/): The crackdown followed the Nepal Army’s takeover of national security responsibilities from 10 pm on Tuesday, after days of violent anti-government demonstrations
- ['Treacherous, Blatant': Qatar PM Slams Israeli Attack On Doha, Vows Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/treacherous-blatant-qatar-pm-slams-israeli-attack-on-doha-vows-response/): Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani condemned Israel’s strike on Hamas officials in his country as a “treacherous” attack, saying Doha reserves the right to respond.
- [‘Indians Are Hijacking…’: Trump Aide Navarro Rants Over X Notes On Russian Oil Purchase, Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/indians-are-hijacking-trump-aide-navarro-rants-over-x-notes-on-russian-oil-purchase-tariffs/): Peter Navarro mentioned that India’s steep tariffs are costing American jobs, while its purchase of discounted Russian oil is seen as a profit-driven move
- [Polish Airport Temporarily Closed Amid Reports Of Russian Drones In NATO Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/polish-airport-temporarily-closed-amid-reports-of-russian-drones-in-nato-airspace/): Authorities stated that the situation is being closely monitored and that Polish forces remain fully prepared to respond if required.
- ['Look Forward To Speaking With Very Good Friend PM Modi': Trump Signals Resumption Of Trade Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/look-forward-to-speaking-with-very-good-friend-pm-modi-trump-signals-resumption-of-trade-talks/): Trump’s statement comes amid heightened geopolitical and economic coordination between Washington and New Delhi
- [Indians Caught In Nepal’s Firestorm: Property Losses, Stranded Tourists, And Rising Hostility | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/indians-caught-in-nepals-firestorm-property-losses-stranded-tourists-and-rising-hostility-exclusive/): According to sources, among the worst-hit are Indian-owned commercial properties and small businesses concentrated in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- [Donald Trump Urges EU To Impose 100% Tariffs On India, China To Pressure Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/donald-trump-urges-eu-to-impose-100-tariffs-on-india-china-to-pressure-russia-report/): Donald Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China to pressure Russia. The US has signaled it may follow with similar tariffs if the EU agrees.
- [Israel kills dozens in Gaza; Qatar calls Israel’s attack ‘state terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-qatar-calls-israels-attack-state-terror/): More than 1.3 million people remain trapped in Gaza City as Israeli bombardment kills dozens.
- [‘Right To Respond’: Qatari PM Warns Of Measured Retaliation Against Israeli Strike In Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/right-to-respond-qatari-pm-warns-of-measured-retaliation-against-israeli-strike-in-doha/): The Prime Minister also pushed back against claims by US officials that Qatar had been warned in advance.
- [LIVE: Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Qatar draws global condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/live-israels-deadly-attack-on-hamas-in-qatar-draws-global-condemnation/): Israel’s attack that killed 6 in Doha draws criticism from across the world as Israeli troops continue to bombard Gaza.
- [Who is Khalil al-Hayya, who else was targeted in Israel’s attack on Qatar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-who-else-was-targeted-in-israels-attack-on-qatar/): Six people were killed in Israeli attack on Doha, but Hamas senior leaders are reported to have survived.
- [Israeli-Russian researcher freed in Iraq after two years in captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israeli-russian-researcher-freed-in-iraq-after-two-years-in-captivity/): US President Trump confirms Elizabeth Tsurkov freed after being held by Iraqi group amid spy claims.
- [Will Trump’s Tariffs Be Ruled Illegal? US Supreme Court Sets Urgent Hearing In November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/will-trumps-tariffs-be-ruled-illegal-us-supreme-court-sets-urgent-hearing-in-november/): The US Supreme Court consolidated two separate lawsuits challenging the tariffs.
- [US Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/us-supreme-court-to-decide-legality-of-trumps-tariffs/): The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
- [Man Who Murdered Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska On Charlotte Train Faces Federal Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/man-who-murdered-ukrainian-refugee-iryna-zarutska-on-charlotte-train-faces-federal-charges/): According to federal investigators, Brown used a pocketknife to stab Zarutska three times from behind.
- [US Supreme Court paves way for Trump to cut $4bn in foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/us-supreme-court-paves-way-for-trump-to-cut-4bn-in-foreign-aid/): Emergency stay granted by court one day after government requests it be allowed to ignore lower court order.
- [Why does Qatar host Hamas’s political office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/why-does-qatar-host-hamass-political-office/): Qatar has hosted Hamas’s political office since 2012, after what Qatari officials say were requests from the US.
- [Qatar urges regional response after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/qatar-urges-regional-response-after-israeli-attack/): Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has condemned the Israeli strike as “state terrorism”.
- [Hamas leaders survive Israeli strike on Qatar; US denies involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hamas-leaders-survive-israeli-strike-on-qatar-us-denies-involvement/): The United States claims it was not involved in the Israeli attack targeting top Hamas officials in Doha.
- [South Africa close on 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria left sweating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/south-africa-close-on-2026-world-cup-but-nigeria-left-sweating/): South Africa maintain Group C lead with 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the CAF qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
- [Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/macron-names-close-ally-sebastien-lecornu-as-new-french-pm/): Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.
- [Where Do US-South Korea Relations Stand After ICE Raid At Hyundai Plant Led To Mass Detentions? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/where-do-us-south-korea-relations-stand-after-ice-raid-at-hyundai-plant-led-to-mass-detentions-4k/): Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 475 people while raiding a plant co-owned by South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution and auto company Hyundai in Georgia. More than 300 of those detained were South Korean nationals working at the factory. South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik said the Trump Administration has agreed […]
- [Trump Asserts Decision To Strike Qatar Was Made By Netanyahu, Denies US Participation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-asserts-decision-to-strike-qatar-was-made-by-netanyahu-denies-us-participation/): According to the President, he was informed about the incident by the US military earlier in the morning.
- [Epstein's Birthday Letter With Trump's 'Signature' Revealed, White House  Dismisses 'Hoax' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/epsteins-birthday-letter-with-trumps-signature-revealed-white-house-dismisses-hoax-4k/): The House Oversight Committee published the birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly written by President Donald Trump. The letter, which was part of a wider book of notes to Epstein, shows a cryptic conversation between “Jeffrey” and “Donald,” surrounded by the outline of a woman and Trump’s purported signature. The letter allegedly from Trump to […]
- [US Job Market Suffers Major Setback With 911,000 Fewer Jobs Added, Reveals BLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/us-job-market-suffers-major-setback-with-911000-fewer-jobs-added-reveals-bls/): The most substantial job losses were seen in technology-related industries, an area currently under close scrutiny by economists.
- [Apple unveils slim iPhone Air at annual product launch event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/apple-unveils-slim-iphone-air-at-annual-product-launch-event/): Analysts watch to see if Apple will increase the price of iPhones, or seek alternative routes to make up tariff hit.
- [Anglo American, Teck Resources to merge in second-largest mining deal ever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/anglo-american-teck-resources-to-merge-in-second-largest-mining-deal-ever/): The deal could take as long as 18 months to close as the two companies seek regulatory approval.
- [White House Says US Warned Qatar Of Israeli Strike; Doha Denies Receiving Advance Notice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/white-house-says-us-warned-qatar-of-israeli-strike-doha-denies-receiving-advance-notice/): Following the strike, the White House sought to reassure Qatari leadership.
- [Trump "Feels Very Badly" About Israel Bombing Doha, But Says Eliminating Hamas Is "Worthy Goal" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-feels-very-badly-about-israel-bombing-doha-but-says-eliminating-hamas-is-worthy-goal-4k/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed Israel’s strike in Doha during her weekly briefing. She said the Trump administration was notified about the situation, ahead of the attack. Leavitt described Qatar as “a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard and bravely” to broker a peace deal […]
- [Sweden’s New Health Minister Faints On Stage Moments After Appointment | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/swedens-new-health-minister-faints-on-stage-moments-after-appointment-watch/): Security personnel reacted immediately, rushing to assist the minister, as did Prime Minister Kristersson.
- [Israel attacks Hamas leadership in Qatar: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israel-attacks-hamas-leadership-in-qatar-all-to-know/): Multiple explosions were heard in Qatar’s capital Doha, in an attack targeting Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya.
- [Did Trump draw a birthday note for Jeffrey Epstein? Here’s what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/did-trump-draw-a-birthday-note-for-jeffrey-epstein-heres-what-we-know/): Lewd image mirrors a report of the letter, turned over by Epstein’s lawyers after US government subpoena.
- [Nepali PM forced to step down, parliament torched amid deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepali-pm-forced-to-step-down-parliament-torched-amid-deadly-protests/): KP Oli steps down but mass anticorruption protests continue, with government buildings set on fire.
- [White House: US warned Qatar before Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/white-house-us-warned-qatar-before-israeli-strike/): White House press secretary says President Trump was notified by the US military of Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha.
- [Nepal Journalist Hid In State Radio Office As Mobs Raged Outside: 'Won't Forget'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-journalist-hid-in-state-radio-office-as-mobs-raged-outside-wont-forget/): Yashoda Adhikari and colleagues were rescued from Singha Durbar as Gen Z-led protests in Nepal turned violent.
- [Emmanuel Macron Appoints Sebastien Lecornu As New PM, Replacing Francois Bayrou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/emmanuel-macron-appoints-sebastien-lecornu-as-new-pm-replacing-francois-bayrou/): Bayrou was dismissed after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.
- [Trump Approved Doha Strikes? Israeli Jets Drop 10 Bombs on Hamas HQ in Qatar, UAE and Saudi Fume |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-approved-doha-strikes-israeli-jets-drop-10-bombs-on-hamas-hq-in-qatar-uae-and-saudi-fume-4k/): Israel’s military said it carried out air strikes Tuesday (Sept. 9) targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha, the venue of multiple rounds of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes in response to a Monday shooting in Jerusalem that killed six people and […]
- [President Trump Does Not Support Israeli Strike On US Ally Qatar, Clarifies White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/president-trump-does-not-support-israeli-strike-on-us-ally-qatar-clarifies-white-house/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strike in response to recent attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza.
- [Sirens interrupt event at US Embassy in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/sirens-interrupt-event-at-us-embassy-in-israel/): Sirens interrupted an event the US Embassy in Israel following remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Plumes of smoke over Doha after Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ on Hamas leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/plumes-of-smoke-over-doha-after-israels-targeted-strike-on-hamas-leaders/): Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi showed us the aftermath of Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ in a diplomatic area of Doha.
- [White House says Trump notified Qatar before Israeli strike on Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/white-house-says-trump-notified-qatar-before-israeli-strike-on-hamas/): Attack comes days after Trump gave ‘last warning’ to Hamas, as analysts warn Washington will be seen as complicit.
- [Analysis: Israel leaps over red lines in attack on Qatari capital Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/analysis-israel-leaps-over-red-lines-in-attack-on-qatari-capital-doha/): Attack on Hamas leaders in Qatari capital Doha shows Israel will keep escalating if global powers don’t stop it.
- [Hamas official says leadership survived attack in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hamas-official-says-leadership-survived-attack-in-doha/): Hamas’s leadership that was targeted in an Israeli attack in Doha has survived but at least two others were killed.
- [Trump EPA wants to fast track permits for AI infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-epa-wants-to-fast-track-permits-for-ai-infrastructure/): EPA wants to allow construction for manufacturing facilities and power plants before obtaining Clean Air Act permits.
- ['Blatant Violation Of Qatar's Sovereignty': Global Outrage Over Israel's Strike On Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/blatant-violation-of-qatars-sovereignty-global-outrage-over-israels-strike-on-doha/): Qatar, which has played a central role as a mediator in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, slammed the attack as a “cowardly Israeli operation”
- [Qatar Confirms Security Member Killed In Israeli Strike On Doha, Some Personnel Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/qatar-confirms-security-member-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-doha-some-personnel-injured/): Qatar said that the officer was “martyred” in the attack, which marked Israel’s first known military strike on Qatari territory
- ['Deeply Concerned': India Calls For Restraint After Israel Strikes Hamas Targets In Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/deeply-concerned-india-calls-for-restraint-after-israel-strikes-hamas-targets-in-qatar/): India also urged all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation
- [The world “must respond” to Israel’s attack on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/the-world-must-respond-to-israels-attack-on-qatar/): “They’re trying to send a message to the world, and the world must respond.”
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court starts deliberations in Bolsonaro trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/brazils-supreme-court-starts-deliberations-in-bolsonaro-trial/): Five-justice panel will spend the week voting on whether the former president plotted a coup to remain in power.
- [Hamas leadership survived Israel’s assassination bid in Doha: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hamas-leadership-survived-israels-assassination-bid-in-doha-official/): Suhail al-Hindi, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, tells Al Jazeera that a number of people killed in the bombing.
- [Putin Reveals Nuclear Sub Mission, “Savage Russia Airstrike” Kills 23 in Donetsk, Zelensky Fumes |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/putin-reveals-nuclear-sub-mission-savage-russia-airstrike-kills-23-in-donetsk-zelensky-fumes-4k/): A Russian strike on Tuesday (Sept. 9) killed 24 people waiting for pension payments in a front-line town of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are massing forces for a large-scale offensive, officials said.President Volodymyr Zelensky posted video showing several corpses strewn on the ground by a burned-out minivan and playground — images AFP could not […]
- [‘Stability Is Of Utmost Importance’: PM Modi Charis CCS On Nepal Crisis, Appeals For Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/stability-is-of-utmost-importance-pm-modi-charis-ccs-on-nepal-crisis-appeals-for-peace/): Post Content
- [Indians Stranded In Kathmandu As Nepal Remains On The Boil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/indians-stranded-in-kathmandu-as-nepal-remains-on-the-boil/): Violence continued on Tuesday in several parts of Nepal even after the resignations of President Ramchandra Paudel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and three ministers
- [Israel Launches Attack in Doha Targeting Hamas Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israel-launches-attack-in-doha-targeting-hamas-leaders/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nepal Army Chief Urges Protesters To Choose Dialogue, Calls For Peace In Video Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-army-chief-urges-protesters-to-choose-dialogue-calls-for-peace-in-video-message/): In a 2-minute, 40-second video statement released Tuesday evening, General Ashok Raj Sigdel urged protesters to suspend demonstrations
- [Scrap Constitution, Seize Politicians’ Assets: What Gen Z Wants After Nepal Govt Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/scrap-constitution-seize-politicians-assets-what-gen-z-wants-after-nepal-govt-collapse/): Gen Z said public and private property attacks will not be allowed, while calling for activities of the movement to be conducted in an organised and disciplined manner
- [In Gaza City, death seems easier than displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/in-gaza-city-death-seems-easier-than-displacement/): An Israeli bomb killed my grandfather and destroyed his home where I was staying. Now I am homeless and grieving again.
- [Israeli attack in Doha sparks regional and international condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israeli-attack-in-doha-sparks-regional-and-international-condemnation/): Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry says it ‘condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the brutal Israeli aggression’.
- [Mother of Israeli captive condemns attack on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/mother-of-israeli-captive-condemns-attack-on-qatar/): “Why does the prime minister insist on blowing up every small chance for a deal?”
- [Ethiopia opens Nile dam despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/ethiopia-opens-nile-dam-despite-concerns-from-egypt-and-sudan/): Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydro power project.
- [Video Captures Israeli Strike On Qatari Capital, Huge Plumes Of Black Smoke Fill Sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/video-captures-israeli-strike-on-qatari-capital-huge-plumes-of-black-smoke-fill-sky/): According to Israel’s military, the strikes were aimed at senior members of Hamas’s political bureau who were residing in Qatar
- ['Hashtag Revolution': Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests Topple Govt In Blood-Soaked Digital Rebellion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/hashtag-revolution-nepals-gen-z-protests-topple-govt-in-blood-soaked-digital-rebellion/): A fatal crackdown on youth-led protests in Nepal triggered institutional fires, a prime minister’s resignation, and regional instability
- [Qatar condemns ‘cowardly’ Israeli attack in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/qatar-condemns-cowardly-israeli-attack-in-doha/): Qatar says Israel’s attack targeting residential building in Doha a ‘flagrant violation of international law’.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reports from near the scene of Israeli strike in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/video-al-jazeera-reports-from-near-the-scene-of-israeli-strike-in-qatar/): Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford is reporting near to the scene of where an Israeli strike targeted ‘Hamas leaders’.
- [Jerusalem shooting escalates “collective punishment acts”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/jerusalem-shooting-escalates-collective-punishment-acts/): “There is almost no Palestinian city or village that escapes attacks from illegal settlers.”
- [UN condemns Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ on Hamas officials in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/un-condemns-israels-targeted-strike-on-hamas-officials-in-doha/): António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has condemned Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ in Doha.
- [Protesters torch Nepal parliament as PM resigns amid turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/protesters-torch-nepal-parliament-as-pm-resigns-amid-turmoil/): Nepal faces its worst crisis in years as curfew-defying protests target political institutions.
- [Nepali PM Oli resigns amid protests: Why are ‘nepo kids’ angering youth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepali-pm-oli-resigns-amid-protests-why-are-nepo-kids-angering-youth/): Nepali PM resigns amid anticorruption protests that escalated on Monday, killing 19 demonstrators.
- [Why a protective force for Gaza could be a dangerous idea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/why-a-protective-force-for-gaza-could-be-a-dangerous-idea/): Israel and the US will not allow a neutral force anywhere near Gaza.
- [Israeli military says it has attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar’s Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israeli-military-says-it-has-attacked-hamas-leadership-in-qatars-doha/): Spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry slams ‘cowardly’ Israeli attack, ‘condemns in the strongest terms’.
- [Israeli forces keep destroying high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/israeli-forces-keep-destroying-high-rise-residential-buildings-in-gaza-city/): Israel continues to demolish high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City, claiming without evidence that Hamas use them
- [What we know about Gaza flotilla ‘drone attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/what-we-know-about-gaza-flotilla-drone-attack/): Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza say their main vessel was hit by a drone attack in Tunisia.
- [Video: Explosions in Doha after Israel ‘targets Hamas’ leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/video-explosions-in-doha-after-israel-targets-hamas-leadership/): The Israeli military said it carried out ‘targeted strikes’ on Hamas officials in Doha.
- ['Peaceful Civic Engagement': 'Gen Z' Protesters Issue Clarification As Nepal Agitation Turns Violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/peaceful-civic-engagement-gen-z-protesters-issue-clarification-as-nepal-agitation-turns-violent/): The Gen Z protesters said they are not associated with any individual or group or political party attempting to “hijack” or “misrepresent” their cause
- [This Is Nepal's Only Billionaire, His Noodles Brand Is A Sleeper Hit In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/this-is-nepals-only-billionaire-his-noodles-brand-is-a-sleeper-hit-in-india/): According to Forbes, his 2023 wealth is $1.8 billion. While smaller than Elon Musk or Mukesh Ambani, it’s a remarkable feat for a small country like Nepal
- [Nepal Army to Take Over? Parliament Set Ablaze as PM, President Quit, Kathmandu Airport Shut | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/nepal-army-to-take-over-parliament-set-ablaze-as-pm-president-quit-kathmandu-airport-shut-4k/): Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday (Sept. 9), a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns on protesters in years saw at least 19 people killed.”I have resigned from the post of prime minister with effect from today… in order to take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of the problems,” KP Sharma […]
- [Trump Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz,’ in Chicago, ICE Crackdown Begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/09/trump-launches-operation-midway-blitz-in-chicago-ice-crackdown-begins/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan and India: What’s the global cost of natural disasters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pakistan-and-india-whats-the-global-cost-of-natural-disasters/): Floods in Pakistan and India re-ignite the debate on the mounting cost of global disasters.
- [Pro-Palestine protests bring ‘extraordinary’ security for Spain’s Vuelta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pro-palestine-protests-bring-extraordinary-security-for-spains-vuelta/): More than 400 extra Civil Guards will attend final two stages of grand tour after previous pro-Palestine protests.
- [NATO Invokes Article 4, Calls for Consultation After Russia "Provokes" Sends Drones into Poland | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nato-invokes-article-4-calls-for-consultation-after-russia-provokes-sends-drones-into-poland-4k/): Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday (Sept. 10) after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to “open conflict”.Poland’s airspace was violated 19 times, Tusk said, and at least three drones were shot down after […]
- [German police brutality targets pro-Palestine movement: Injured protester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/german-police-brutality-targets-pro-palestine-movement-injured-protester/): Police punch Kitty O’Brien, an Irish citizen, and break their arm at a recent rally in Berlin.
- [Israel has attacked at least six countries this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-has-attacked-at-least-six-countries-this-year/): Qatar has become the sixth country to come under attack by Israel in 2025 alone.
- [Mounting condemnation after Israeli jets bomb Hamas office in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/mounting-condemnation-after-israeli-jets-bomb-hamas-office-in-qatar/): President Donald Trump has added his voice to the chorus of condemnation over Israel’s attack on Hamas’s office in Doha.
- [Rebel Writers: Algerian Voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/rebel-writers-algerian-voices/): Two radical Algerian writers – a novelist who championed independence and a playwright whose work cost him his life.
- [Israel attacks Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a day after bombing Qatar’s Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-attacks-yemens-capital-sanaa-a-day-after-bombing-qatars-doha/): Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV does not immediately give any further details on the attack.
- [Video: Building collapses in Bali floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/video-building-collapses-in-bali-floods/): A building was seen collapsing during floods in Indonesia’s popular tourist destination of Bali.
- [UK’s Starmer condemns Israel’s Doha strike ahead of Herzog meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/uks-starmer-condemns-israels-doha-strike-ahead-of-herzog-meeting/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Israel’s attack on Doha and said he plans to raise the issue with Isaac Herzog.
- [Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/hong-kong-same-sex-bill-that-granted-limited-rights-voted-down-by-lawmakers/): The bill, which granted limited legal rights to couples registered overseas, was voted down by lawmakers 71 to 14.
- [Recognising Palestine: Why now, and what does it mean? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/recognising-palestine-why-now-and-what-does-it-mean-start-here/): Why more countries are recognising the State of Palestine.
- [Nepal's Gen Z Divided On Sushila Karki As Interim PM, Balen Shah Faction Emerges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepals-gen-z-divided-on-sushila-karki-as-interim-pm-balen-shah-faction-emerges/): Reports of factionalism among Gen Z protesters of Nepal as some question selection of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister.
- [Photos: Why Israeli Strikes In Doha Fuel Fears Of A Wider Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/photos-why-israeli-strikes-in-doha-fuel-fears-of-a-wider-conflict/): Israel targeted Hamas leaders in Doha on September 9. The strike killed six, including a Qatari security officer and relatives of Hamas officials.
- [Houthi Rebels Say Israeli Strikes Hit Yemen’s Capital Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/houthi-rebels-say-israeli-strikes-hit-yemens-capital-sanaa/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels report Israeli air strikes on Sanaa, with explosions heard.
- [‘Deterring, Interfering With China Futile’: Beijing To Washington In Defence Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/deterring-interfering-with-china-futile-beijing-to-washington-in-defence-talks/): China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun warns the US against interfering with Beijing on Taiwan and South China Sea in talks with Pete Hegseth.
- ['What Have You Done': Nepal King's Chilling Last Words Before Royal Massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/what-have-you-done-nepal-kings-chilling-last-words-before-royal-massacre/): The aftermath inside the palace was horrific — brain tissue, blood, broken glass, and bullet casings scattered across the floor
- [Passengers Stranded At Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport Even After Operations Resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/passengers-stranded-at-nepals-tribhuvan-international-airport-even-after-operations-resume/): The Tribhuvan International Airport, situated in Kathmandu, was shut down on Tuesday after agitators attempted to enter the airport premises.
- ['Ready For Responsibility': Sushila Karki After Being Named As Nepal's Interim Head | News18 Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ready-for-responsibility-sushila-karki-after-being-named-as-nepals-interim-head-news18-exclusive/): Karki said that her immediate focus would be on supporting the families of the young people who died during the protests
- [Monarchy, Democracy And Gen Z’s Protest Against Corruption: A Timeline Of Nepal’s Political Instability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/monarchy-democracy-and-gen-zs-protest-against-corruption-a-timeline-of-nepals-political-instability/): Since the abolition of the monarchy in 2008, Nepal has witnessed 14 different governments, none have managed to complete a full five-year term.
- [‘No Other Option’: Trump Insists On Death Penalty After Fatal Stabbing Of Iryna Zarutska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/no-other-option-trump-insists-on-death-penalty-after-fatal-stabbing-of-iryna-zarutska/): Donald Trump demanded swift trial and death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr. after he fatally stabbed Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on a train.
- [‘Fast, Agile, Armed With…’ Venezuela ‘Unleashes Iran’s Peykaap III Missile Boats’ On US Warships|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/fast-agile-armed-with-venezuela-unleashes-irans-peykaap-iii-missile-boats-on-us-warships4k/): The Venezuelan Navy has deployed an Iranian-made fast attack craft in the Caribbean waters amid the deployment of US warships in the region, as per a reportThe Peykaap III is a fast attack craft originally developed by Iran’s IRGC Navy, tailored for high-speed swarm tactics in confined maritime environments n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [India-US Relations Normalize: Strategic Interests At Play? | PM Modi-Trump Ties | Plain Speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/india-us-relations-normalize-strategic-interests-at-play-pm-modi-trump-ties-plain-speak/): The evolving dynamics of India-US relations and how strategic interests are driving the normalization of ties between the two global powers. After a period of diplomatic ups and downs, India and the United States appear to be aligning once again, focusing on shared goals like trade, security cooperation, and counterbalancing rising geopolitical threats. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [BHU-Educated Sushila Karki On India: ‘Very Impressed With Their Leaders, Modi Ji’ | News18 Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/bhu-educated-sushila-karki-on-india-very-impressed-with-their-leaders-modi-ji-news18-exclusive/): Sushila Karki, former Nepal Chief Justice, to lead interim government; shares fond memories of India and Banaras Hindu University with CNN-News18.
- [Iran and UN appear at odds over nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/iran-and-un-appear-at-odds-over-nuclear-deal/): Agreement potentially paves way for resumed cooperation after Israel-Iran conflict sparked rift between Tehran and UN.
- [Who’s leading Nepal after Oli resignation, what’s next for Gen Z protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/whos-leading-nepal-after-oli-resignation-whats-next-for-gen-z-protests/): Nepal’s army has taken control of the streets and is effectively in charge for now, say experts. Here’s what’s next.
- [Pro-Palestinian protester speaks out on German police attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pro-palestinian-protester-speaks-out-on-german-police-attack/): Kitty O’Brien, an Irish protester, fears lasting injuries after being assaulted by German police at a Gaza rally.
- [Video: Army deployed in Nepal after mass ‘Gen Z’ protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/video-army-deployed-in-nepal-after-mass-gen-z-protests/): Soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Nepal’s capital to enforce a curfew after days of mass protests.
- [Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/which-teams-have-qualified-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Full list of teams that are in the World Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.
- [Israel Attacks Qatar: Starmer Takes Strong Stand Against Israeli Strikes Ahead Of Herzog Meeting |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-attacks-qatar-starmer-takes-strong-stand-against-israeli-strikes-ahead-of-herzog-meeting-4k/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a bold diplomatic stance against Israel’s recent military actions, condemning the strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. The targeted Israeli airstrike, which occurred just as top Hamas figures met to discuss a proposed ceasefire, has triggered international outrage and raised concerns over Qatar’s sovereignty and regional stability. […]
- [Israeli Official Says Hamas Leaders Will Be Killed 'Next Time' If They Survived Qatar Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israeli-official-says-hamas-leaders-will-be-killed-next-time-if-they-survived-qatar-strike/): Israel’s ambassador Yechiel Leiter defends airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar which sparked global fallout and concerns over Gaza ceasefire efforts.
- [PM Modi Holds Call With Italy's Meloni, Discusses Ukraine War, India-EU Trade Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pm-modi-holds-call-with-italys-meloni-discusses-ukraine-war-india-eu-trade-pact/): PM thanked Meloni for Italy’s proactive support in concluding a mutually beneficial trade agreement between India and the EU
- [Russia Touts ‘100% Efficacy’ For Its Cancer Vaccine: Breakthrough Or Just A Bold Claim?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/russia-touts-100-efficacy-for-its-cancer-vaccine-breakthrough-or-just-a-bold-claim/): Russia claims its Enteromix cancer vaccine is ready for use after showing 100% efficacy and zero side effects in trials on 48 patients.
- [UK urged to arrest Israeli President Isaac Herzog during London visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/uk-urged-to-arrest-israeli-president-isaac-herzog-during-london-visit/): Further protests are expected as Starmer is accused of rolling out the red carpet for a potential war criminal.
- [Nepal Protest 2025 How It Will Affect India & Why The Nation Needs A Stable Neighbour | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-protest-2025-how-it-will-affect-india-why-the-nation-needs-a-stable-neighbour-4k/): The ongoing Nepal protests in 2025 have sent shockwaves across the region, raising urgent questions about their impact on India. With violent clashes, government buildings torched, and key trade routes disrupted, the unrest in Nepal threatens to destabilize the sensitive India-Nepal border and disrupt economic ties. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Elon Musk Pledges $1 Million For Murals Of Stabbed Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/elon-musk-pledges-1-million-for-murals-of-stabbed-ukrainian-refugee-iryna-zarutska/): Elon Musk pledged $1 million for murals honoring Iryna Zarutska, killed on a Charlotte train.
- [Who Is Sushila Karki, Former Chief Justice Now Gen-Z Appointed Interim Head Of Nepal Govt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-sushila-karki-former-chief-justice-now-gen-z-appointed-interim-head-of-nepal-govt/): Amid Nepal’s political turmoil, Gen-Z protesters chose former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, a seasoned and respected figure, to lead their push against nepotism and corruption.
- [Kremlin Rejects Blame After Drone Incursions In Poland: ‘Groundless Accusations, No Proof’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/kremlin-rejects-blame-after-drone-incursions-in-poland-groundless-accusations-no-proof/): Poland-Russia Tensions. Kremlin denies Poland’s claims of Russian drones in Polish airspace as Donald Tusk called it the most dangerous moment since World War II.
- [Israel and Syria have held peace talks. Why then did Israel attack Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-and-syria-have-held-peace-talks-why-then-did-israel-attack-syria/): Israel and Syria have held direct talks in recent months aimed at halting Israel’s aggressive actions towards Syria.
- [Court lifts sentence on South Korean woman who bit off attacker’s tongue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/court-lifts-sentence-on-south-korean-woman-who-bit-off-attackers-tongue/): The 1965 conviction imposed a longer sentence on Choi Mal-ja than the then 19-year-old’s attacker was handed.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza reports second drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/global-sumud-flotilla-to-gaza-reports-second-drone-attack/): Activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla say one of their Gaza-bound vessels was hit by a drone attack off Tunisia’s coast
- [Israeli strike on Qatar raises doubts on US “security guarantees”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israeli-strike-on-qatar-raises-doubts-on-us-security-guarantees/): “It’s to make Hamas’s leadership feel that there’s nowhere they can hide.”
- [Poland Defends NATO Airspace: EU Applauds As Von der Leyen Issues Stern Warning To Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-defends-nato-airspace-eu-applauds-as-von-der-leyen-issues-stern-warning-to-putin-4k/): In a powerful address to the European Parliament, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared Europe’s full solidarity with Poland following the dramatic incursion of Russian Shahed drones into Polish airspace. The violation—described as one of the most dangerous escalations to date—prompted Poland to shoot down multiple drones, marking the first direct NATO defensive […]
- [Hilton Kathmandu: From Nepal’s Tallest Hotel To A Charred Ruin In Anti-Government Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/hilton-kathmandu-from-nepals-tallest-hotel-to-a-charred-ruin-in-anti-government-protests/): Nepal Protests: Hilton Kathmandu, Nepal’s tallest hotel, was destroyed by fire amid protests, marking a major loss for the city.
- [Wondered How Your Brain Makes Decisions? Scientists Map 600,000 Neurons Firing In Sync](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/wondered-how-your-brain-makes-decisions-scientists-map-600000-neurons-firing-in-sync/): Scientists mapped brain activity, recording 600,000 neurons across 279 regions, revealing decision-making process.
- [Nepal Under Army's Control As Gen Z Weighs Next Move After Massive Protests | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-under-armys-control-as-gen-z-weighs-next-move-after-massive-protests-top-points/): A day after violent protests toppled Nepal’s govt, Gen Z demonstrators cleaned the streets and aided the army in restoring order, while backing Balen Shah as potential leader.
- [India Watching Nepal Unrest With Caution, Prioritising Border Security: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/india-watching-nepal-unrest-with-caution-prioritising-border-security-sources-exclusive/): Sources say almost 2 crore Indians, mainly in Bihar, UP, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand, are directly linked to Nepal through family ties, trade relations, and religious connections.
- [Poland Downs Russian Drones After "Large-scale Provocation," Invokes NATO's Article 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-downs-russian-drones-after-large-scale-provocation-invokes-natos-article-4/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Meghan Markle's Disney Princess Fantasy Broke Family': Ex-Butler Says Royal Reunion Unlikely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/meghan-markles-disney-princess-fantasy-broke-family-ex-butler-says-royal-reunion-unlikely/): Grant Harrold, former butler to King Charles, reveals in his forthcoming memoir how Meghan Markle’s entry changed not just Harry but the trajectory of the entire royal family
- [What Really Brought Down Nepal's Government? Inside The Billion-Rupee Corruption Web | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/what-really-brought-down-nepals-government-inside-the-billion-rupee-corruption-web-exclusive/): An Intelligence Assessment Note reveals how Oli’s government systematically weakened legal safeguards, protected powerful insiders and triggered a governance collapse
- [Paris Rages Against Macron, Disrupt Normalcy in Bid to “Block Everything”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/paris-rages-against-macron-disrupt-normalcy-in-bid-to-block-everything/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China Rebukes Israeli Strike on Hamas Members in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/china-rebukes-israeli-strike-on-hamas-members-in-qatar/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [EU Chief Asserts to Protect “Every Inch” of Europe Against…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/eu-chief-asserts-to-protect-every-inch-of-europe-against/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nepal's Gen Z Turns To Brooms And Gloves To Clean Streets Following Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepals-gen-z-turns-to-brooms-and-gloves-to-clean-streets-following-violent-protests/): The protests, which began on Monday in Kathmandu over a controversial social media ban and long-standing corruption, quickly spiralled into chaos
- [Israel’s Doha attack is a test for Trump’s ties with the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israels-doha-attack-is-a-test-for-trumps-ties-with-the-gulf/): How Qatar and its Gulf partners respond to the attack could decide the next chapter for the region.
- [Poland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-will-nato-enter-war-in-ukraine/): Poland to invoke article 4 of the NATO treaty, calling for consultation within the alliance over security.
- [EU chief pledges action aimed at halting Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/eu-chief-pledges-action-aimed-at-halting-israels-war-on-gaza/): Ursula von der Leyen will propose measures against Israel as well as against Russia over its war on Ukraine.
- [Poland Closest To Conflict Since World War II: PM Tusk On Russian Drone Incursions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-closest-to-conflict-since-world-war-ii-pm-tusk-on-russian-drone-incursions/): Poland-Russia Tensions: Poland PM Donald Tusk warns of highest danger since World War Two after drone incursions spark strong European reactions.
- [Who Is Abidur Chowdhury? The Industrial Designer Behind Apple's Thinnest iPhone Ever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-abidur-chowdhury-the-industrial-designer-behind-apples-thinnest-iphone-ever/): Chowdhury, an industrial designer of Bangladeshi origin, took the stage at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, to unveil the iPhone Air
- [For Sale: Russian Billionaire’s 348-Foot Luxurious Superyacht. Seller: US Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/for-sale-russian-billionaires-348-foot-luxurious-superyacht-seller-us-government/): US is auctioning Amadea, a 348-foot mega yacht seized from Suleiman Kerimov. The yacht’s estimated value is now at $80-120 million.
- [Houthis Fire ‘Cluster Missile’ At Israel After Attack On Hamas? US ‘Unhappy’, Qatar Vows Revenge |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/houthis-fire-cluster-missile-at-israel-after-attack-on-hamas-us-unhappy-qatar-vows-revenge-4k/): Israeli defence minister Israel Katz, on Sept. 10, appeared to reject global criticism of the decision to go after Hamas figures in US-allied country QatarIn a statement, he said Israel will not allow the group to find safe haven anywhere n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pro-Palestine Protesters Flood London: Herzog Visit Sparks Mass Protest in London | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pro-palestine-protesters-flood-london-herzog-visit-sparks-mass-protest-in-london-israel-4k/): Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters have taken to the streets near Downing Street, voicing strong opposition to Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s UK visit. Protesters are demanding an end to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, and some are calling for Herzog’s arrest over alleged war crimes. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [From Debt Cuts To Distrust: Why Protesters Are Flooding The Streets Of France?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/from-debt-cuts-to-distrust-why-protesters-are-flooding-the-streets-of-france/): France faces mass protests under the “Block Everything” movement, echoing the Yellow Vest unrest, with anger at Emmanuel Macron.
- [Nepal Protests 2025: Indian States Sharing Border With Nepal On High-Alert |  Over 19 Killed | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-protests-2025-indian-states-sharing-border-with-nepal-on-high-alert-over-19-killed-4k/): Massive anti-government protests in Nepal have left over 19 dead and 500+ injured, triggering an unprecedented security response in Indian border states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand. With violent clashes, government buildings torched, and social media bans sparking outrage, Nepal faces its worst political unrest in years. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Why Israel Attacked Qatar, What It Means For Middle East, And Who Can Hold Tel Aviv Accountable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/why-israel-attacked-qatar-what-it-means-for-middle-east-and-who-can-hold-tel-aviv-accountable/): Israel’s attack on Doha was a surgical strike aimed at Hamas leadership. The strike disrupts Qatar’s reputation as a safe financial centre, potentially spiking oil and gas prices
- [Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson Pursued UAE Deal Worth Millions After Leaving No 10: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-pursued-uae-deal-worth-millions-after-leaving-no-10-report/): Boris Johnson faces scrutiny after leaked files reveal he lobbied Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala for Bia Advisory, seeking a $1 billion deal and a 24 percent stake.
- [Greta Thunberg-Backed Flotilla Targeted By Drones In Tunisia | Second Drone In Two Days | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/greta-thunberg-backed-flotilla-targeted-by-drones-in-tunisia-second-drone-in-two-days-4k/): A second drone attack in two days has rocked the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) at Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port, raising alarm across international humanitarian and diplomatic circles. The GSF, backed by environmental activist Greta Thunberg, economist Mariana Mortágua, and delegates from 44 countries, is en route to Gaza to challenge Israel’s naval blockade with […]
- [Nepal Protests: Koshi Province Minister's Car Hits Young Girl, Video Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-protests-koshi-province-ministers-car-hits-young-girl-video-surfaces/): A vehicle carrying Ram Bahadur Magar hit Usha Magar Sunuwar in Lalitpur, sparking outrage amid Nepal’s violent Gen Z-led protests.
- ['We Hate The Cold': How A British YouTuber Became The World's Eyes Into Nepal Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/we-hate-the-cold-how-a-british-youtuber-became-the-worlds-eyes-into-nepal-unrest/): British YouTuber Harry of ‘We Hate The Cold’ captured viral footage of Nepal’s Parliament unrest, becoming an accidental conflict reporter amid chaos and curfew in Kathmandu
- [Hundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/hundreds-arrested-as-block-everything-protests-grip-france/): More than 80,000 police have been deployed as demonstrators rally against Macron’s government and austerity policies.
- [Why Did Pig Heads With Macron's Name Show Up At Mosques In France And What Does It Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/why-did-pig-heads-with-macrons-name-show-up-at-mosques-in-france-and-what-does-it-mean/): The act has raised concerns over rising anti-Muslim sentiment in the country as pork is considered ‘haram’ (forbidden) in Islam
- [Nepal Unrest: KP Oli's One Mistake And The Chinese App Link In Gen-Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-unrest-kp-olis-one-mistake-and-the-chinese-app-link-in-gen-z-protests/): Experts suggest that TikTok played a decisive role in uniting protesters, and some argue that banning the app might have triggered an even more explosive backlash
- [200 Arrested Amid Nationwide Protests In France Over PM's Ouster, Planned Budget Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/200-arrested-amid-nationwide-protests-in-france-over-pms-ouster-planned-budget-cuts/): France saw a day of protests over budget cuts and political turmoil, with demonstrators clashing with police and blocking roads. Nearly 200 people were arrested.
- [31,000 KMPH Speed, 15,000-KM Range: China's DF-41 Missile Is Deadlier Than BrahMos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/31000-kmph-speed-15000-km-range-chinas-df-41-missile-is-deadlier-than-brahmos/): China’s DF-41 Dongfeng ICBM, inducted in 2017, boasts a 12000-15000 km range, MIRV capability, and rapid launch, marking China as a top nuclear power alongside the US and Russia
- [Protester arrested over ‘Plasticine Action’ t-shirt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/protester-arrested-over-plasticine-action-t-shirt/): Miles Pickering is a protester who was arrested over wearing a ‘Plasticine Action’ t-shirt in London.
- [Map: Israel has attacked, intercepted all Gaza-bound flotillas since 2010](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/map-israel-has-attacked-intercepted-all-gaza-bound-flotillas-since-2010/): For a second night in a row, members of the Global Sumud Flotilla say their ships have come under attack in Tunisia.
- [Military shuts down streets in bid to quell Nepal unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/military-shuts-down-streets-in-bid-to-quell-nepal-unrest/): Nepali army orders people in Kathmandu to stay home amid mass unrest gripping capital.
- [NATO-Russia War Begins? | In A First, Poland ‘Shoots Down’ Russian Drones Amid Ukraine Blitz | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nato-russia-war-begins-in-a-first-poland-shoots-down-russian-drones-amid-ukraine-blitz-4k/): Poland’s military on Sept. 10 said it scrambled fighter aircraft and shot down Russian drones after they crossed into the country’s airspace from UkrainePolish PM Donald Tusk said in a statement that a military operation was underway overnight after “multiple violations of Polish airspace” He added in his statement that “the military used armaments against […]
- [Trump Called "Hitler" by Pro-Palestine Protesters on First Ever DC Restaurant Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/trump-called-hitler-by-pro-palestine-protesters-on-first-ever-dc-restaurant-trip/): On Sept. 9, pro-Palestinian protesters heckled President Trump at Joe’s Seafood in Washington, DC. Chanting “Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!”, they waved Gaza flags and denounced his global policies. Trump briefly gestured at them before security escorted the demonstrators out of the restaurant. n18oc_crux
- ['Simply Unacceptable': Macron, Zelenskyy Slam Intrusion Of Russian Drones Into Polish Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/simply-unacceptable-macron-zelenskyy-slam-intrusion-of-russian-drones-into-polish-airspace/): Russian drones violated Polish airspace, prompting condemnation from Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy and calls for NATO action
- [Is Trump Losing Control Of Gaza War Narrative? Israel’s Qatar Strike & A Crumbling Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/is-trump-losing-control-of-gaza-war-narrative-israels-qatar-strike-a-crumbling-peace-plan/): Eight months after returning to the White House with promises to end wars in Gaza and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump finds himself sidelined in both
- [Angry Qatar Tells Gulf Nations To ‘Respond’ To Israel’s “Barbaric” Hamas Attack, Says, ‘Bibi Wants…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/angry-qatar-tells-gulf-nations-to-respond-to-israels-barbaric-hamas-attack-says-bibi-wants/): On Sept. 9, Qatar vowed to continue mediating a Gaza ceasefire despite Israel’s deadly Doha strike. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani called mediation part of Qatar’s identity, urging Gulf nations to unite against Israel’s “barbaric actions.” He warned Netanyahu’s ambitions threatened the region, calling this a “pivotal moment.” n18oc_crux
- [Ex-Nepal PM, Wife Arzu Rana Deuba Kicked, Assaulted Amid Violent Gen Z Protests In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ex-nepal-pm-wife-arzu-rana-deuba-kicked-assaulted-amid-violent-gen-z-protests-in-nepal/): Ex-Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba were brutally assaulted as protesters torched their Kathmandu residence during Gen Z-led anti-corruption unrest.
- [Court Acquits 78-Year-Old For Biting Attempted Rapist's Tongue After Over 6 Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/court-acquits-78-year-old-for-biting-attempted-rapists-tongue-after-over-6-decades/): Busan District Court termed the woman’s act as self-defence and acquitted her of the charges in the retrial.
- [Netanyahu wants to “redraw the map of the Middle East”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/netanyahu-wants-to-redraw-the-map-of-the-middle-east/): “I think what we’re seeing is … an evolution of Netanyahu’s descent into insanity.”
- [Another Drone Attack Sets Greta’s Gaza Aid Boat Ablaze? Sumud Flotilla Reports Strike Off Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/another-drone-attack-sets-gretas-gaza-aid-boat-ablaze-sumud-flotilla-reports-strike-off-tunisia/): On Sept. 9, flotilla organizers reported a second suspected drone attack on their British-flagged boat Alma off Tunisia’s coast. The vessel sustained fire damage but no injuries. AFP saw law enforcement surrounding the boat. Activists cited a prior strike, while Tunisian authorities denied detecting “any drones” in the area. n18oc_crux
- [Border Shut, Flights Diverted & Trade Halted: UP On Alert As Nepal Riots Reach India's Doorstep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/border-shut-flights-diverted-trade-halted-up-on-alert-as-nepal-riots-reach-indias-doorstep/): From Bahraich to Lakhimpur Kheri, Sashastra Seema Bal and state police have sealed crossings, blocked civilian movement, and launched night-long patrols
- [Indian Students In Nepal Fear For Safety Amid Violence: 'We Just Want To Go Home'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/indian-students-in-nepal-fear-for-safety-amid-violence-we-just-want-to-go-home/): According to one Indian student who News18 spoke to, hooligans are taking advantage of the unrest, leading to incidents of arson and looting.
- [Trump pushing EU to slap 100% tariffs on China, India, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/trump-pushing-eu-to-slap-100-tariffs-on-china-india-reports-say/): Steep tariffs would be part of joint effort to pressure Russia to end its war on Ukraine, according to reports.
- [Afghanistan dominate Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 cricket opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/afghanistan-dominate-hong-kong-in-asia-cup-2025-cricket-opener/): Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign with a thrashing of tournament minnows Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.
- [Indian Tourist Stranded In Nepal Appeals For Help, Says 'Entire Hotel Was Torched'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/indian-tourist-stranded-in-nepal-appeals-for-help-says-entire-hotel-was-torched/): Nepal is witnessing a massive student-led Gen Z protest that began against a government ban on social media.
- [iPhone Air Launched: Slim Design, Dual Cameras, A19 Pro, & Bigger Battery | iPhone17 | Tim Cook | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/iphone-air-launched-slim-design-dual-cameras-a19-pro-bigger-battery-iphone17-tim-cook-4k/): Apple has just unveiled its slimmest iPhone yet — introducing the iPhone Air, alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and the newest Apple Watch with a built-in blood pressure monitor. Priced from $999, the iPhone Air is a premium addition to Apple’s flagship lineup, featuring a high-density battery, dual cameras, and […]
- [“I’m Not…’ Trump Responds To Israel’s Attack On US Ally Qatar, Says ‘Killing Hamas  Is…” | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/im-not-trump-responds-to-israels-attack-on-us-ally-qatar-says-killing-hamas-is-watch/): On Sept. 9, President Trump criticized Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar, calling it “not thrilled” and a “bad situation.” He stressed hostage recovery as a priority but expressed deep dissatisfaction. Later, on Truth Social, he said “eliminating Hamas is a worthy goal.” Hamas confirmed its leadership survived the attack. n18oc_crux
- [Who Is Tejasvi Manoj? 17-Yr-Old Indian-American Digital Defender Named TIME's Kid Of The Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-tejasvi-manoj-17-yr-old-indian-american-digital-defender-named-times-kid-of-the-year/): Tejasvi Manoj, a 17-year-old from Texas, is TIME’s Kid of the Year 2025 for Shield Seniors, her tech initiative protecting senior citizens from online scams.
- [World News Live Updates: Scientists Warn Against Using 'Dangerous' Climate Engineering In The Arctic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/world-news-live-updates-scientists-warn-against-using-dangerous-climate-engineering-in-the-arctic/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Who Is Ashok Raj Sigdel? The Nepal Army Chief General Who Addressed Nation After Oli’s Resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-ashok-raj-sigdel-the-nepal-army-chief-general-who-addressed-nation-after-olis-resignation/): Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel said: “We need to normalise present difficult situation and protect our historical & national heritage and public as well as private property…”
- [Nepal Crisis: How A 11-Year-Old Girl's Death Fuelled Gen-Z Fire Against Oli Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-crisis-how-a-11-year-old-girls-death-fuelled-gen-z-fire-against-oli-govt/): At the heart of this unprecedented coup lies an incident involving an 11-year-old girl, an event that sparked outrage across Nepal and gave Gen-Z the rallying cry
- [Obesity now main form of malnutrition afflicting youth: UNICEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/obesity-now-main-form-of-malnutrition-afflicting-youth-unicef/): Epidemic being fuelled by availability of ultra-processed foods and aggressive market.
- [Nepali leader’s resignation is “not enough”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepali-leaders-resignation-is-not-enough/): “This frustration has been building for over two decades, fuelled by corruption. Every one of us has had enough.”
- [Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trump dinner in DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/pro-palestinian-protesters-interrupt-trump-dinner-in-dc/): Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted US President Donald Trump’s dinner at a restaurant in Washington DC.
- [Three dead, dozens injured in Mexico City gas tanker explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/three-dead-dozens-injured-in-mexico-city-gas-tanker-explosion/): An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion that wounded at least 70 people.
- [LIVE: Charlie Kirk killing stokes fears of rise in political assassinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/live-charlie-kirk-killing-stokes-fears-of-rise-in-political-assassinations/): Kirk was a regular presence on cable TV where he leaned into the culture wars and heaped praise on President Trump.
- [US News: Confusion Over Charlie Kirk Shooter: FBI, Utah Police Issue Conflicting Statements | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-news-confusion-over-charlie-kirk-shooter-fbi-utah-police-issue-conflicting-statements-4k/): In the wake of the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk at his Utah Valley University event, conflicting statements from law enforcement have plunged the investigation into chaos. The FBI initially claimed the shooter was taken into custody, only for Utah State Police to later assert that the suspect had escaped. Meanwhile, Utah Governor Spencer Cox […]
- [When My House Burnt, Charlie Kirk Gave My Family A Home To Stay, Recalls MAGA Supporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/when-my-house-burnt-charlie-kirk-gave-my-family-a-home-to-stay-recalls-maga-supporter/): Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday in what officials described as a “political assassination”.
- ['Qatar Finances Hamas': Netanyahu Defends Doha Strike, Compares It To US Post-9/11 Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/qatar-finances-hamas-netanyahu-defends-doha-strike-compares-it-to-us-post-9-11-response/): PM Netanyahu defended Israel’s deadly strike on Doha, likening it to the US response after 9/11, accusing Qatar of harboring Hamas leaders and warning of further action.
- [India Ups Border Security Amid Nepal Jailbreaks; 21 Detained In Bihar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/india-ups-border-security-amid-nepal-jailbreaks-21-detained-in-bihar/): According to reports, at least 7,000 prisoners from different jails across Nepal have fled in several jailbreaks.
- [What Is Turning Point USA? A Look At The Group Charlie Kirk Founded At 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/what-is-turning-point-usa-a-look-at-the-group-charlie-kirk-founded-at-18/): The organisation Charlie Kirk launched in 2012 has grown into one of the largest conservative student groups in the United States
- ["Netanyahu Killed Hope For Hostages" Qatar Slams Israel's "Barbaric" Strikes On Hamas In Doha | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/netanyahu-killed-hope-for-hostages-qatar-slams-israels-barbaric-strikes-on-hamas-in-doha-4k/): Israel attempted to kill senior members of Hamas in an airstrike in Qatar. This led to a sharp escalation that brought the Mideast into the brink of yet another war. This was the first time that Israel struck a close American ally and more importantly one of the primary mediators who is involved in negotiations […]
- ['Baby Would Be Delivered': Charlie Kirk's Anti-Abortion Views Resurface Hours After His Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/baby-would-be-delivered-charlie-kirks-anti-abortion-views-resurface-hours-after-his-killing/): Charlie Kirk often defended his anti-abortion views. When asked about extreme cases, during one of his interviews, he stated that his daughter, if raped, would deliver the baby.
- [BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Killed On Campus, Students Flee In Terror After Shooting | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/breaking-charlie-kirk-killed-on-campus-students-flee-in-terror-after-shooting-trump-4k/): In a shocking and devastating turn of events, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University. The incident occurred during a packed hall event as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Sushila Karki's Banaras Chapter: From Career To Love, Recalling BHU Days Of Nepal's Ex-Chief Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/sushila-karkis-banaras-chapter-from-career-to-love-recalling-bhu-days-of-nepals-ex-chief-justice/): Alumni say Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, who completed her master’s degree in political science from Banaras Hindu University in 1975, was a quiet and diligent student
- [Chennai Court Summons Pakistani Diplomat Amir Zubair Siddiqui For Planning Attacks In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/chennai-court-summons-pakistani-diplomat-amir-zubair-siddiqui-for-planning-attacks-in-india/): Pakistani diplomat Amir Zubair Siddiqui has been summoned by a Chennai court on October 15 in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror plots in India.
- [Kamala Harris Turns Into Biden's Unusual Critique, Calls His 2024 Re-Election Bid 'Reckless'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/kamala-harris-turns-into-bidens-unusual-critique-calls-his-2024-re-election-bid-reckless/): Harris, in her political memoir – 107 Days, wrote that, as Vice President, she was in the “least suitable position” to tell Biden not to seek re-election.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,295](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1295/): Here are the key events on day 1,295 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘What’s Going On Here’: X Users Ask If Trump’s Video After Charlie Kirk Shooting Is AI-Made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/whats-going-on-here-x-users-ask-if-trumps-video-after-charlie-kirk-shooting-is-ai-made/): As the claims of AI-generated content surfaced, AI-focused WhatsApp groups lit up with debate.
- [Charlie Kirk Killing: Trump Says Kirk Died Defending Democracy, Vows To Hunt Perpetrators | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-killing-trump-says-kirk-died-defending-democracy-vows-to-hunt-perpetrators-4k/): In a powerful and emotional statement, U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling it “a dark day for America.” Trump described Kirk as a patriot who died defending democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. He vowed that justice will be served, stating that “those responsible — and […]
- [How Much Is 100 Indian Rupees Worth In Nepal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/how-much-is-100-indian-rupees-worth-in-nepal/): Now much is Rs 100 worth in Nepal? The official currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR), and the exchange rate can vary daily
- [Charlie Kirk Net Worth: Know How Rich Was Trump's Multi-Millionaire Ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-net-worth-know-how-rich-was-trumps-multi-millionaire-ally/): Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and Trump ally, was shot dead at Utah Valley University. His death has sparked national outrage and concerns about political violence.
- ['Sale Of Russian Oil': US Ambassador To NATO Claims India, China, Brazil Funding Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/sale-of-russian-oil-us-ambassador-to-nato-claims-india-china-brazil-funding-ukraine-war/): Matthew Whitaker claimed that Russia is funding its war in Ukraine through oil sales to countries including India, China, and Brazil, and thus called for coordinated sanctions.
- [Nepal Army Fire Shots At Ramechap Prison Inmates Attempting To Flee Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-army-fire-shots-at-ramechap-prison-inmates-attempting-to-flee-amid-unrest/): Taking taking advantage of the country’s unrest and power vacuum, hundreds of prisoners have escaped from jails in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lalitpur.
- [NASA Bars Chinese Nationals With US Visas From Its Space Programmes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nasa-bars-chinese-nationals-with-us-visas-from-its-space-programmes/): The United States has cited security as a reason behind the move. The development comes at the same time when both China and America plan to send crews to the Moon.
- [‘Liberals Were Cheering’: Woman Alleges She ‘Witnessed Charlie Kirk's Assassination' After Utah Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/liberals-were-cheering-woman-alleges-she-witnessed-charlie-kirks-assassination-after-utah-attack/): She condemned those she says applauded, recounting that she “just witnessed Charlie Kirk get assassinated,” describing a neck wound and “blood everywhere”.
- [Israel’s President Herzog said ‘argued out of respect’ with British PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israels-president-herzog-said-argued-out-of-respect-with-british-pm/): Downing Street later stressed that ‘the UK and Israel are longstanding allies’ despite their differences.
- [Charlie Kirk Shot Dead: Chilling Testimony From Audience Member At Charlie Kirk Shooting | Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-shot-dead-chilling-testimony-from-audience-member-at-charlie-kirk-shooting-trump-4k/): In a shocking turn of events, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was severely injured after being shot in the neck during a campus speech at Utah Valley University. The shooting took place during the kickoff event of his “American Comeback Tour,” sparking chaos and panic among the crowd. Eyewitnesses describe a single gunshot from a nearby […]
- [Trump Breaks Silence On Charlie Kirk Shooting Says, ‘This Is America’s Darkest Hour’ | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-breaks-silence-on-charlie-kirk-shooting-says-this-is-americas-darkest-hour-us-news-4k/): Donald Trump publicly commented on the tragic shooting and subsequent death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing the moment as “America’s darkest hour.” Trump honored Kirk as “great, and even legendary,” calling him a “martyr for truth and freedom,” and condemned the act as politically motivated violence that has no place in the nation’s discourse. […]
- [US BREAKING: Trump Breaks Silence On Charlie Kirk Shooting Says, ‘He Was Like A Son To MAGA’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-breaking-trump-breaks-silence-on-charlie-kirk-shooting-says-he-was-like-a-son-to-maga-4k/): Donald Trump has issued an emotional statement after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In his message, Trump said Kirk “was like a son to MAGA,” mourning the loss and calling the act a devastating blow to American political life. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Charlie Kirk Shooting Update: Eyewitness Describes Scene of Charlie Kirk Assassination Attempt | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-shooting-update-eyewitness-describes-scene-of-charlie-kirk-assassination-attempt-4k/): In this exclusive update, an eyewitness shares a gripping firsthand account of the tragic shooting of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The witness describes the chaotic moments during the assassination attempt, revealing the shock and panic that unfolded among the crowd. Authorities have intensified their search for the suspect as the investigation […]
- [Tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and Trump ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/tributes-pour-in-for-charlie-kirk-conservative-activist-and-trump-ally/): US President Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist.
- [Student Opens Fire At 2 Peers, Then Dies By Shooting Himself At Colorado High School In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/student-opens-fire-at-2-peers-then-dies-by-shooting-himself-at-colorado-high-school-in-us/): Tensed parents gathered at school soon after they got to know about the shooting.
- [Charlie Kirk Shot Dead In Suspected ‘Political Assassination,’ Detainee Released | What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-shot-dead-in-suspected-political-assassination-detainee-released-what-we-know/): Police and federal agents are still piecing together how the shooter positioned and fired the fatal shot and are urging caution about unverified online claims.
- [3 Killed, Over 70 Injured After Gas Tanker Explodes In Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/3-killed-over-70-injured-after-gas-tanker-explodes-in-mexico-city/): Several clips of the incident shared online show the horrific aftermath of the incident.
- [Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE: Trump Ally Shot Dead At US University, President Blames 'Radical Left'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-assassination-live-trump-ally-shot-dead-at-us-university-president-blames-radical-left/): Trump expressed grief and anger over the assassination of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus, calling the incident “a dark moment for America”.
- ['Have Kids, Not Careers': What Charlie Kirk Said About 'Fertility Collapse' Days Before His Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/have-kids-not-careers-what-charlie-kirk-said-about-fertility-collapse-days-before-his-death/): The Conservative influencer was shot dead in Utah on Wednesday, with US President calling it a ‘dark moment for America’
- [Videos Show Person On Rooftop Moments After Charlie Kirk Assassination, Shooter Still At Large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/videos-show-person-on-rooftop-moments-after-charlie-kirk-assassination-shooter-still-at-large/): Multiple videos on social media show a figure on a university rooftop moments after Charlie Kirk was shot dead. Authorities have not confirmed any link to Kirk’s shooting in Utah.
- ['There Was Blood, A Lot Of Blood': Eyewitnesses Recount The Moment Charlie Kirk Was Shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/there-was-blood-a-lot-of-blood-eyewitnesses-recount-the-moment-charlie-kirk-was-shot/): One of the eyewitnesses recalled how Kirk’s “head snapped back and blood started pouring out of his neck” after he was shot at.
- [India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025: Match start time, team news and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-match-start-time-team-news-and-lineups/): From head-to-head results to predicted XIs and tickets, here’s Al Jazeera’s guide to the India-Pakistan match in Dubai.
- ['Dark Moment For America': Donald Trump Mourns Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Vows Accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/dark-moment-for-america-donald-trump-mourns-charlie-kirks-assassination-vows-accountability/): Donald Trump mourned the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling it “a dark moment for America.” He also vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
- [‘The Great And Legendary': Trump Pays Tribute To Close Ally, MAGA Activist Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/the-great-and-legendary-trump-pays-tribute-to-close-ally-maga-activist-charlie-kirk/): Donald Trump has ordered US flags flown at half-mast through the week to honour Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot dead on Wednesday.
- [‘Respect Your Unity’: Kathmandu Mayor Urges Nepal Gen Z To ‘Be Patient’ Till Next Govt Forms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/respect-your-unity-kathmandu-mayor-urges-nepal-gen-z-to-be-patient-till-next-govt-forms/): Appealing to the President, Nepal mayor Shah called for swift steps “to protect the historic revolution brought about by Gen Z”.
- ['We're Full': Trump Ally Charlie Kirk's Remarks On Indians Immigrating To US Resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/were-full-trump-ally-charlie-kirks-remarks-on-indians-immigrating-to-us-resurface/): Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while he was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
- [EU Unlikely To Levy Steep Tariffs On India, China Despite Trump Push: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/eu-unlikely-to-levy-steep-tariffs-on-india-china-despite-trump-push-reports/): Unlike sanctions, tariffs in the EU require a formal investigation that typically runs for months to establish a defensible legal basis, the sources noted.
- [FBI Releases 'Person Of Interest' In Charlie Kirk’s Fatal Shooting; Manhunt Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/fbi-releases-person-of-interest-in-charlie-kirks-fatal-shooting-manhunt-underway/): Charlie Kirk was a leading figure in right-wing politics and a staunch supporter of President Trump.
- [Who was Charlie Kirk? What we know about the shooting and the suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/who-was-charlie-kirk-what-we-know-about-the-shooting-and-the-suspect/): Video of the incident shows Charlie Kirk speaking to a large outdoor crowd when a gunshot rings out.
- [Donald Trump Shifts Tone, Looks Forward To Speaking To India's Modi In "Upcoming Weeks" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/donald-trump-shifts-tone-looks-forward-to-speaking-to-indias-modi-in-upcoming-weeks-4k/): President Donald Trump said his administration is continuing negotiations to address trade barriers with India and that he would talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a sign of a reset after weeks of diplomatic friction. Trump, in a marked shift of tone, said he looked forward to speaking to Modi in the “upcoming weeks” […]
- [LIVE: Israel kills 70 in Gaza, Qatar PM accuses Israel of ‘state terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/live-israel-kills-70-in-gaza-qatar-pm-accuses-israel-of-state-terrorism/): Israeli forces killed more than 70 people in Gaza on Wednesday and launched deadly attacks on Yemen.
- [Risk Of Dying From Chronic Disease Higher For Indian Women Than Men: Lancet Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/risk-of-dying-from-chronic-disease-higher-for-indian-women-than-men-lancet-study/): Data shows that chances of women dying from a non-communicable disease between birth and the age of 80 years were 46.7% in 2001. By 2019, the probability had increased to 48.7%
- [‘Gulf region at risk’: Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/gulf-region-at-risk-qatar-seeks-collective-response-to-israeli-attack/): Qatar’s PM accuses Netanyahu of leading the region into ‘chaos’ as regional leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.
- [Poland Triggers NATO Article 4 Against Russia: Here Is All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-triggers-nato-article-4-against-russia-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/): Poland joined NATO in 1999, marking a decisive shift toward Western institutions following the fall of communism.
- [Why did Israel strike Doha?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/why-did-israel-strike-doha/): What Israel’s unprecedented attack on Doha tells us about the future of Gaza and its relationship with the US.
- [Charlie Kirk, Fatally Shot, Once Defended Gun Deaths To Preserve Second Amendment | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-fatally-shot-once-defended-gun-deaths-to-preserve-second-amendment-watch/): The footage, recorded during a TPUSA Faith event on April 5, 2023, at the Salt Lake City campus of Awaken Church, captured Kirk expressing strong support for gun rights.
- [Netanyahu vows to target opponents abroad after strike in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/netanyahu-vows-to-target-opponents-abroad-after-strike-in-qatar/): Qatari PM says Israel is conducting ‘state terror’ and has ‘killed any hope’ for remaining hostages in Gaza.
- [Poland intercepts Russian drones returning from attacking Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/poland-intercepts-russian-drones-returning-from-attacking-ukraine/): Poland has intercepted Russian drones that were flying over its airspace after completing a mission in western Ukraine.
- [As Nepal Unrest Triggers Jailbreaks, 22 Prisoners Nabbed At Border By India's SSB](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/as-nepal-unrest-triggers-jailbreaks-22-prisoners-nabbed-at-border-by-indias-ssb/): SSB has been on high alert since violence began in Nepal. Patrolling has been increased, deployment strengthened, and the border sealed
- [MAGA Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot At Utah Valley University, Announces Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/maga-activist-charlie-kirk-dies-after-being-shot-at-utah-valley-university-announces-trump/): Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- [Trump: conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after being shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/trump-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-dead-after-being-shot/): Conservative American activist Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University.
- [Analysis: Will attack in Qatar lead to international isolation of Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/analysis-will-attack-in-qatar-lead-to-international-isolation-of-israel/): Israel’s strike in Qatar raises global concerns but fails to prompt substantial policy shifts from its allies.
- [Who Is Charlie Kirk? MAGA Influencer, Conservative Trump Ally Targeted In Campus Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/who-is-charlie-kirk-maga-influencer-conservative-trump-ally-targeted-in-campus-shooting/): At just 31, Charlie Kirk has become a leading figure in right-wing politics and a staunch supporter of President Trump.
- [Donald Trump Demands Death Penalty For “Animal” Who Killed Ukrainian Refugee On Charlotte Train | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/donald-trump-demands-death-penalty-for-animal-who-killed-ukrainian-refugee-on-charlotte-train-4k/): President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr., who is accused of killing 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. The suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr, had served time in prison, been briefly committed for schizophrenia and was arrested earlier this year after repeatedly calling 911 from a hospital. […]
- [Banksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/banksy-mural-of-uk-judge-hitting-protester-scrubbed-from-london-court-wall/): The mural, believed to comment on the UK’s crackdown on the group Palestine Action, is removed on Wednesday.
- [Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be world’s richest man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/oracles-ellison-surpasses-teslas-musk-to-be-worlds-richest-man/): The switch in the ranking came after a blockbuster earnings report from Oracle, powered by multibillion-dollar orders.
- [After Targeting Hamas Leaders In Qatar, Israel Strikes Houthi Sites In Yemen's Sanaa | Mideast | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/after-targeting-hamas-leaders-in-qatar-israel-strikes-houthi-sites-in-yemens-sanaa-mideast-4k/): At least nine people have been killed after Israel carried out air strikes in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and al-Jawf governorate, a day after targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha. Yemen’s Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that 118 people were wounded in Israeli aggression. According to the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV, the […]
- [Japan Is About To Choose Its Fourth Prime Minister In Five Years, Who Will Replace Ishiba? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/japan-is-about-to-choose-its-fourth-prime-minister-in-five-years-who-will-replace-ishiba-4k/): Earlier this week, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation after less than a year in the role, following two crushing election losses in mid-term elections. His resignation came a day before opponents in his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) were expected to vote him out. His departure sets the stage for yet another ruling […]
- [Caught On Cam: Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot At During Utah Valley University Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/caught-on-cam-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-shot-at-during-utah-valley-university-event/): US President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social, offering support and prayers for Kirk’s recovery.
- [Cuba hit with fifth nationwide blackout in less than a year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/cuba-hit-with-fifth-nationwide-blackout-in-less-than-a-year/): An island-wide blackout plunged Cuba into darkness for a fifth time in less than a year.
- [Hundreds arrested as France protests sweep the country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/hundreds-arrested-as-france-protests-sweep-the-country/): Protesters across France joined the “Block Everything” movement to denounce austerity and cuts to social services.
- [Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot at US university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/right-wing-activist-charlie-kirk-shot-at-us-university/): Kirk shot while presenting at Utah Valley University, then taken from premises by his security team, officials say.
- [Fired FBI officials sue Trump administration for ‘illegal retribution’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/fired-fbi-officials-sue-trump-administration-for-illegal-retribution/): Fired FBI officials allege dismissals were part of a retaliatory campaign targeting US agents seen as disloyal to Trump.
- [The price of mediation? How Qatar could respond to Israel’s attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/the-price-of-mediation-how-qatar-could-respond-to-israels-attack/): The attack has called into question how Qatar might respond, the future of its mediator role, and its defence alliances.
- [Israel Warns "Will Get Them Next Time" After IDF Strike in Qatar Fails to Kill Hamas Leadership | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-warns-will-get-them-next-time-after-idf-strike-in-qatar-fails-to-kill-hamas-leadership-4k/): Israel warned its enemies Wednesday (Sept. 10) they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar — a US ally — drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would “act against its enemies anywhere”, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Qatar to expel […]
- [Labor Department Watchdog Probes Systemic Challenges In BLS Data Reporting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/labor-department-watchdog-probes-systemic-challenges-in-bls-data-reporting/): The BLS has faced years of underfunding and staffing shortages across multiple administrations.
- [Kuldeep stars as India beat UAE by nine wickets to open Asia Cup defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/kuldeep-stars-as-india-beat-uae-by-nine-wickets-to-open-asia-cup-defence/): India open their Asia Cup defence with a nine-wicket win against host nation United Arab Emirates in Dubai.
- [How will Israeli attack in Qatar affect efforts to end Gaza war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/how-will-israeli-attack-in-qatar-affect-efforts-to-end-gaza-war/): Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha is condemned around the world.
- [Military Whistleblowers Tell Congress They Witnessed UFOs, Allege US Govt Tried To Hide It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/military-whistleblowers-tell-congress-they-witnessed-ufos-allege-us-govt-tried-to-hide-it/): US military whistleblowers told the US Congress and testified under oath that they saw UFOs and the US intelligence community tried to hide it.
- [France In Turmoil As ‘Block Everything’ Protests Escalate: Will Macron Resign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/france-in-turmoil-as-block-everything-protests-escalate-will-macron-resign/): France faces widespread “Block Everything” protests after Francois Bayrou’s government collapse, with fires, blockades, and 300 arrests.
- [Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in largest IPO of 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/buy-now-pay-later-company-klarna-goes-public-in-largest-ipo-of-2025/): The fintech company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
- [Nepal Ministers, Family Clutch Chopper Rope To Evade Public Amid Unrest | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-ministers-family-clutch-chopper-rope-to-evade-public-amid-unrest-video/): Nepal faces turmoil as Gen Z-led protests force Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel to resign, with ministers fleeing violence.
- [Iran Says Deal With IAEA Doesn't Guarantee Inspectors Access To Nuclear Sites Yet | Fordow | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/iran-says-deal-with-iaea-doesnt-guarantee-inspectors-access-to-nuclear-sites-yet-fordow-4k/): Iran stressed that it had not yet agreed to allow UN inspectors access to its nuclear sites, after the International Atomic Energy Agency touted a deal reached with Tehran that it said included “all facilities and installations” in the Islamic Republic. But IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that the document “provides for a clear understanding […]
- [South Korea seeks swift return of workers after US immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/south-korea-seeks-swift-return-of-workers-after-us-immigration-raid/): Charter flight arranged to expedite return of detained South Korean workers after a major US immigration operation.
- [Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/wegovy-maker-novo-nordisk-to-slash-thousands-of-jobs/): The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.
- [Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack: Foreign minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/canada-is-evaluating-ties-with-israel-after-qatar-attack-foreign-minister/): The country previously said it would recognise Palestinian statehood this month.
- [France Erupts Against Macron, Protesters "Block Everything" as New PM Lecornu Takes Office |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/france-erupts-against-macron-protesters-block-everything-as-new-pm-lecornu-takes-office-4k/): France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a “profound break” with the past on Wednesday (Sept. 10) as he faced the thorny task of trying to build a government with enough parliamentary support to avoid an early demise.Lecornu’s first day on the job coincided with street protests across France in a show of grassroots opposition […]
- [Zookeeper Mauled To Death By Lions After Stepping Out Of Car At Bangkok Safari Park](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/zookeeper-mauled-to-death-by-lions-after-stepping-out-of-car-at-bangkok-safari-park/): The victim, identified as Jian Rangkharasamee, had worked at the zoo for over 20 years. He was attacked by six or seven lions
- [Nepal In Constitutional Crisis: No Provision On Interim Leader Who's Not MP, What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/nepal-in-constitutional-crisis-no-provision-on-interim-leader-whos-not-mp-what-happens-next/): Consultations are on about how to adjust an interim government chief in Nepal, as the army favours the ‘Gen Z’ choice but is exploring legal cover for the President
- [Prince Harry Holds First Meeting With King Charles In Over A Year At Clarence House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/prince-harry-holds-first-meeting-with-king-charles-in-over-a-year-at-clarence-house/): Prince Harry last met King Charles in February last year. King Charles is recovering from cancer.
- [Oracle's Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk To Become World’s Richest After $101 Billion Gain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/oracles-larry-ellison-overtakes-elon-musk-to-become-worlds-richest-after-101-billion-gain/): Larry Ellison surpasses Elon Musk as the world’s richest person with a $393 billion net worth after Oracle’s record-breaking quarterly performance.
- [US Singer Mary Millben Welcomes Trump-Modi Trade Talks: ‘This Is How Friends Negotiate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/us-singer-mary-millben-welcomes-trump-modi-trade-talks-this-is-how-friends-negotiate/): Mary Millben welcomes renewed US-India trade talks between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi, praising their alliance and hopes for stronger partnership.
- [Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/maps-israel-has-attacked-six-countries-in-the-past-72-hours/): In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
- [Special Flights From Kathmandu To Rescue Stranded Indians Amid Unrest | Check Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/special-flights-from-kathmandu-to-rescue-stranded-indians-amid-unrest-check-details/): Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said that the aviation ministry, in coordination with Air India and IndiGo, has arranged additional flights to bring back stranded passengers.
- [Ex-Nepal First Lady Survives Attack, Recovering From Burns After Death Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ex-nepal-first-lady-survives-attack-recovering-from-burns-after-death-rumours/): Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, Nepal’s former first lady and wife to Jhalanath Khanal, Nepal’s former PM, was erroneously reported dead by several news outlets.
- [Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Fight card, start time, where to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/canelo-alvarez-vs-terence-crawford-fight-card-start-time-where-to-watch/): All to know about the unified super middleweight title blockbuster clash.
- [How long had Israel been planning its attack in Qatar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/how-long-had-israel-been-planning-its-attack-in-qatar/): Details have begun to emerge about Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, although many questions remain.
- [Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/israel-strikes-yemens-sanaa-a-day-after-hitting-qatar/): Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after Israel targeted Qatar’s capital Doha.
- [‘Focus On Your Own Challenges’: India Rebukes Switzerland At UNHRC Over ‘Ill-Informed’ Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/focus-on-your-own-challenges-india-rebukes-switzerland-at-unhrc-over-ill-informed-remarks/): Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said that India expects “friendly nations to respect the integrity of the council and avoid wasting time on unsubstantiated claims”.
- [Kamala Harris Questions Joe Biden’s 'Reckless' Re-Election Decision: 'Decision Driven By Ego'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/kamala-harris-questions-joe-bidens-reckless-re-election-decision-decision-driven-by-ego/): Kamala Harris criticizes Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid as “recklessness” in her memoir 107 Days, reflecting on campaign tensions.
- [Untouched By Politics, Backed By The Streets: Meet Sushila Karki, Head Of Nepal's Interim Govt ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/untouched-by-politics-backed-by-the-streets-meet-sushila-karki-head-of-nepals-interim-govt/): Seventy-three-year-old Karki, Nepal’s first woman chief justice, is no stranger to history, and she shares a strong connection with India
- [UFO's Almost Led to WWIII, Took Control of Russian Nukes? New Video Shows US Hellfire Hunt a UFO |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/ufos-almost-led-to-wwiii-took-control-of-russian-nukes-new-video-shows-us-hellfire-hunt-a-ufo-4k/): A never-before-seen video of an unidentified aerial object being hunted down by a US military drone has rattled experts around the world. The video appears to show a Hellfire missile bouncing off a bright, shiny object that was being tracked off the coast of Yemen on October 30, 2024. The video also shows a Hellfire […]
- [‘Here We Go!’: Donald Trump On Russian Drone Incursions Into Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/here-we-go-donald-trump-on-russian-drone-incursions-into-poland/): Donald Trump reacted to reports of drones crossing into Poland, as Warsaw and European leaders condemned the incursion.
- [US federal court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/us-federal-court-temporarily-blocks-fed-governor-lisa-cooks-firing/): The case has ramifications for the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without regard to political wishes.
- [After Qatar attack, Israel ambassador to US says ‘we’ll get them next time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/after-qatar-attack-israel-ambassador-to-us-says-well-get-them-next-time/): Israeli diplomat Yechiel Leiter says countries criticising Israel over launching air strikes on Doha will ‘get over it’.
- [Breaking from colleagues, judge votes for annulment in Bolsonaro trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/10/breaking-from-colleagues-judge-votes-for-annulment-in-bolsonaro-trial/): Justice Luiz Fux insists the court has no jurisdiction to decide if the former president is guilty of plotting a coup.
- [South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/south-sudan-charges-vp-machar-with-treason-murder-over-military-attack/): Riek Machar faces charges of alleged involvement in attacks against federal forces.
- [Qatar holds funeral for victims of Israeli attack amid regional solidarity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/qatar-holds-funeral-for-victims-of-israeli-attack-amid-regional-solidarity/): Regional leaders express solidarity with Qatar as funeral held for six killed in Israeli attack on Hamas leadership.
- ['Trump Goes Out Of His Way To Praise PM Modi': US Ambassador To India Nominee Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-goes-out-of-his-way-to-praise-pm-modi-us-ambassador-to-india-nominee-sergio-gor/): Sergio Gor stated that US President Donald Trump has an incredible relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and often praises him despite trade criticisms.
- [The day Israel bombed Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/the-day-israel-bombed-qatar/): In this episode of Between Us, Virginia Pietromarchi being first on the scene of Israel’s attack on the heart of Doha.
- [Funeral held in Doha after deadly Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/funeral-held-in-doha-after-deadly-israeli-attack/): Mourners gathered in Qatar’s capital Doha to pray for six victims of Israel’s attack, including a 22-year-old policeman.
- [Nepal cleans up burnt out police station after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-cleans-up-burnt-out-police-station-after-deadly-protests/): Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride shows us what’s left of one police station after deadly protests in Nepal’s capital.
- [Bangladesh Turns To India, Ramps Up Power Imports To Meet Surging Demand: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/bangladesh-turns-to-india-ramps-up-power-imports-to-meet-surging-demand-report/): Bangladesh’s power imports from India rose by 70% in the seven months through July and helped meet the rising demand, as per Bangladesh govt data.
- [Nepal's ‘Nepo Babies’ Under Fire As Social Media Turns On Faces Of Privilege: Who Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepals-nepo-babies-under-fire-as-social-media-turns-on-faces-of-privilege-who-are-they/): Gen Z-led protests in Nepal erupted over nepo babies flaunting wealth as outrage targeted Shrinkhala Khatiwada, Shivana Shrestha and Smita Dahal.
- [FBI Releases Photo Of 'Person Of Interest' In Charlie Kirk Killing, Recovers Rifle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/fbi-releases-photo-of-person-of-interest-in-charlie-kirk-killing-recovers-rifle/): FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assassination at Utah Valley University, seeking public help as investigation intensifies.
- [Hamas promises to keep fighting after Israeli attack on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/hamas-promises-to-keep-fighting-after-israeli-attack-on-qatar/): Hamas spokesperson says attack aimed to ‘torpedo’ negotiating process and will not dent group’s resolve.
- [Trial begins in US for man accused of Trump assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trial-begins-in-us-for-man-accused-of-trump-assassination-attempt/): Ryan Routh represents himself as he faces five charges, including an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- [Video: Israeli president jeered by crowd after event in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/video-israeli-president-jeered-by-crowd-after-event-in-london/): Demonstrators jeered and shouted at Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he left an event in London.
- [Countries struggled to respond to Israel’s killing of journalists: emails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/countries-struggled-to-respond-to-israels-killing-of-journalists-emails/): Media freedom coalition faced challenges formulating response to killing of Al Jazeera staff, correspondence reveals.
- [Belarus frees 52 political prisoners after US mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/belarus-frees-52-political-prisoners-after-us-mediation/): The release comes as the Belarusian president has sought to mend ties with the West in the hopes of sanctions relief.
- [With the Doha strike, Netanyahu has declared war on the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/with-the-doha-strike-netanyahu-has-declared-war-on-the-world/): No matter where you are, Israel’s ‘long arm’ may be coming for you next.
- [Pakistan PM Visits Doha To Express Solidarity With Qatar Following Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/pakistan-pm-visits-doha-to-express-solidarity-with-qatar-following-israeli-strike/): Pakistan PM visit comes days after the unprecedented strike on Qatari soil, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer
- [Trump Administration Warned US Diplomats Of Retaliation For Offering Honest Assessments: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-administration-warned-us-diplomats-of-retaliation-for-offering-honest-assessments-report/): The State Department’s civil service faces new promotion criteria emphasizing loyalty over impartial assessments.
- [Sam Altman Claims Suicide, Elon Musk Says Murder: How Did OpenAI's Suchir Balaji Die?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/sam-altman-claims-suicide-elon-musk-says-murder-how-did-openais-suchir-balaji-die/): While the police ruled out foul play and confirmed death by suicide in February, Suchir Balaji’s parents have repeatedly claimed that he had been murdered in cold blood
- ['India Is A Strategic Partner': Trump’s Envoy Pick Sergio Gor At Senate Confirmation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/india-is-a-strategic-partner-trumps-envoy-pick-sergio-gor-at-senate-confirmation/): Post Content
- [Qatar PM slams Netanyahu as Gulf countries rally in support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/qatar-pm-slams-netanyahu-as-gulf-countries-rally-in-support/): Qatar’s prime minister called Israel’s strike on Doha “state terror” in an interview with CNN.
- [Video: Israeli right-wing channel host celebrates attack on Hamas in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/video-israeli-right-wing-channel-host-celebrates-attack-on-hamas-in-qatar/): A host on Israel’s right-wing Channel 14 celebrated the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders meeting in Doha, Qatar.
- [How Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped Trump and MAGA win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/how-charlie-kirk-and-turning-point-usa-helped-trump-and-maga-win/): He combined social media-era lingo, campus activism and a readiness to embrace controversies to drive young conservatism
- [Bolsonaro verdict likely: What to expect in Brazil, and from Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/bolsonaro-verdict-likely-what-to-expect-in-brazil-and-from-trump/): Landmark case against former president has set Brazil on edge, with fears of violent protests against a guilty verdict.
- [Polish PM Tusk vows military upgrade after Russian drone incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/polish-pm-tusk-vows-military-upgrade-after-russian-drone-incursion/): Poland has introduced air traffic restrictions along its eastern border that will apply until December 9.
- [Satellite images show Israel has totally destroyed areas of Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/satellite-images-show-israel-has-totally-destroyed-areas-of-gaza-city/): Satellite images show how Israel is obliterating large areas of Gaza City as its offensive intensifies.
- [Turkiye prosecutors seize media conglomerate as part of ‘fraud’ probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/turkiye-prosecutors-seize-media-conglomerate-as-part-of-fraud-probe/): Can Holding top executives detained, TV stations including Haberturk and Bloomberg HT placed under third party trustee.
- [Charlie Kirk To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom Posthumously, Trump Announces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-to-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom-posthumously-trump-announces/): Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- ["Grossi is a Mossad Agent" Iran Hardliners Slam IAEA Deal as Elizabeth Tsurkov Returns to Israel |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/grossi-is-a-mossad-agent-iran-hardliners-slam-iaea-deal-as-elizabeth-tsurkov-returns-to-israel-4k/): Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, who had been held hostage in Iraq, was freed in exchange for a top Hezbollah operative, as per Iranian media reports. Israel released two members of Iran-linked militia groups, among them Imad Amhaz, a top Hezbollah naval operative, Tasnim news agency reported.The Israeli military reportedly considered Amhaz as a “significant source […]
- ['Male, Appears To Be Of College Age': What We Know About Charlie Kirk's Killer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/male-appears-to-be-of-college-age-what-we-know-about-charlie-kirks-killer/): Meanwhile, the FBI confirmed it has recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the killing
- [Prince Harry Told King Charles He’s ‘Determined To Reset’ Relationship With Family: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/prince-harry-told-king-charles-hes-determined-to-reset-relationship-with-family-report/): Prince Harry told his father, King Charles, that he will rebuild his relationship with the family with whom he feuded earlier and will begin repairing ties with his father.
- [Charlie Kirk's Killer Used 'High-Action, Bolt Action Rifle', Says FBI As It Recovers Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirks-killer-used-high-action-bolt-action-rifle-says-fbi-as-it-recovers-weapon/): Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Federal Bureau Of Investigation in a press conference held in Utah said every agency and asset has been deployed to find the killer of Charlie Kirk.
- [‘Not Trained’: US Army Sharpshooter Says Charlie Kirk’s Assassin Was An ‘Internet Shooter’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/not-trained-us-army-sharpshooter-says-charlie-kirks-assassin-was-an-internet-shooter/): US Army Sgt. Nicholas Ranstad told an American news outlet that the assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is not a “trained sniper”.
- [Russia's Lavrov Meets Qatari Counterpart, Calls Israeli Strike On Doha 'Illogical'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/russias-lavrov-meets-qatari-counterpart-calls-israeli-strike-on-doha-illogical/): The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 8th round of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Strategic Dialogue
- [Video: Aerial video shows damage in Nepal’s capital after mass protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/video-aerial-video-shows-damage-in-nepals-capital-after-mass-protests/): Video shows damage to government buildings in Nepal’s capital after mass protests against government corruption.
- [Chelsea charged with 74 breaches of rules on agents and intermediaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/chelsea-charged-with-74-breaches-of-rules-on-agents-and-intermediaries/): England’s Football Association charges Premier League club Chelsea with 74 breaches of payment rules between 2009-2022.
- [Ex-Premier League referee Coote pleads not guilty to making indecent image](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/ex-premier-league-referee-coote-pleads-not-guilty-to-making-indecent-image/): David Coote was sacked as a referee in December after remarks he made about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
- [‘No consignments’ to the US as tariffs hit India’s carpet industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/no-consignments-to-the-us-as-tariffs-hit-indias-carpet-industry/): US tariffs have rocked India’s carpet industry as orders have nearly stalled.
- [Nepal army says in talks with protesters to decide on interim leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-army-says-in-talks-with-protesters-to-decide-on-interim-leader/): Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is seen as a frontrunner, but no consensus has been reached among protest groups.
- [Russia’s Putin hails war advances; Ukraine retakes parts of Donetsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/russias-putin-hails-war-advances-ukraine-retakes-parts-of-donetsk/): Ukrainian defenders foiled Russian attacks but warn they are preparing for new assaults.
- [Spanish minister calls for Israel to be banned from sport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/spanish-minister-calls-for-israel-to-be-banned-from-sport/): Spain’s Vuelta cycling event has added extra security following pro-Palestine protests against Israel-Premier Tech.
- [What we know about US conservative activist Charlie Kirk shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/what-we-know-about-us-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-shooting/): Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead when giving a talk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
- [Germany’s Israel Obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/germanys-israel-obsession/): The fight against anti-Semitism in Germany is empowering those with the closest ties to its fascist past.
- [Israel kills dozens in Gaza as Amnesty warns of ‘unlawful’ displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-as-amnesty-warns-of-unlawful-displacement/): Amnesty International urges Israel to ‘immediately rescind’ mass displacement order as WHO vows to remain in Gaza City.
- [News18 Evening Digest: BJP Vs Congress Over CRPF 'Letter' Flagging Security Protocol Breach & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/news18-evening-digest-bjp-vs-congress-over-crpf-letter-flagging-security-protocol-breach-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Charlie Kirk Called Islamabad ‘Sneaky’, Urged Trump To Avoid India-Pakistan War; Who Is Kulman Ghising, Now Frontrunner For Nepal’s Interim PM, and more
- ['Was Definitely Murdered': Tucker Carlson Grills Sam Altman Over OpenAI Whistleblower's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/was-definitely-murdered-tucker-carlson-grills-sam-altman-over-openai-whistleblowers-death/): Tucker Carlson grilled Sam Altman over Suchir Balaji’s death, alleging murder despite suicide ruling. Balaji’s family disputes the findings and demands an FBI investigation.
- [Rival Mayors In Nepal Fight For Interim PM Role, Dharan Mayor Calls Balen Shah ‘Coward’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/rival-mayors-in-nepal-fight-for-interim-pm-role-dharan-mayor-calls-balen-shah-coward/): Nepal’s Gen Z protesters are split over leadership as Harka Sampang, Balen Shah, and Sushila Karki vie for support, while Kulman Ghising emerges as a compromise candidate.
- [Qatar Calls Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit After Israeli Strike Hits Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/qatar-calls-emergency-arab-islamic-summit-after-israeli-strike-hits-doha/): The summit will take place this Sunday and Monday, according to an announcement by Qatar’s state news agency
- [Strengthening Knowledge Diplomacy: Dharmendra Pradhan’s Strategic Education Engagement In The UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/strengthening-knowledge-diplomacy-dharmendra-pradhans-strategic-education-engagement-in-the-uae/): A highlight of the visit was the formal inauguration of the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai campus by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
- ['He Was Murdered': Elon Musk Rejects Sam Altman’s Suicide Claim In Suchir Balaji's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/he-was-murdered-elon-musk-rejects-sam-altmans-suicide-claim-in-suchir-balajis-death/): Elon Musk disputes Sam Altman’s claim about Suchir Balaji’s death, asserting it was murder rather than suicide.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer Sacks US Envoy Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Emails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/uk-pm-keir-starmer-sacks-us-envoy-peter-mandelson-over-jeffrey-epstein-emails/): Keir Starmer sacked Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US over undisclosed ties to Jeffrey Epstein, revealed in emails, ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit.
- [Have Comet Sense: Harvard Astronomer’s Alien Hypothesis Gets A Comeback From NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/have-comet-sense-harvard-astronomers-alien-hypothesis-gets-a-comeback-from-nasa/): Harvard astronomer suggested Comet 3I/Atlas could be an alien probe. Here’s what NASA said
- [The Man Who Ended Blackouts: Who Is Kulman Ghising, Now Frontrunner For Nepal’s Interim PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/the-man-who-ended-blackouts-who-is-kulman-ghising-now-frontrunner-for-nepals-interim-pm/): A respected former chief of the Nepal Electricity Authority, credited with ending daily power cuts, Kulman Ghising has emerged as the leading name backed by Gen Z protesters
- [‘Unacceptable’: Citizens’ Group Warns Against Nepal Monarchy Revival, Ending Democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/unacceptable-citizens-group-warns-against-nepal-monarchy-revival-ending-democracy/): A prominent citizens’ group in Nepal has issued a statement opposing moves to restore monarchy and undermine the country’s secular framework.
- [Poland, Latvia Close Airspace Near Eastern Borders Amid Russian Drone Intrusions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/poland-latvia-close-airspace-near-eastern-borders-amid-russian-drone-intrusions/): On Wednesday, Poland reported that its airspace had been violated 19 times, with at least three drones shot down
- [The last 30 minutes inside a Gaza City tower before it is bombed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/the-last-30-minutes-inside-a-gaza-city-tower-before-it-is-bombed-by-israel/): Families in Gaza City recount the panic of fleeing their homes as Israel escalates its assault in northern Gaza.
- [Israeli-Russian captive in Iraq Tsurkov was freed in exchange deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israeli-russian-captive-in-iraq-tsurkov-was-freed-in-exchange-deal-report/): Tasnim reports a naval officer seized by Israel and another prisoner were released for Elizabeth Tsurkov’s freedom.
- [Charlie Kirk Called Islamabad ‘Sneaky’, Urged Trump To Avoid India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-called-islamabad-sneaky-urged-trump-to-avoid-india-pakistan-war/): Charlie Kirk opposed US involvement in Operation Sindoor, urging only moral support for India.
- [Ukrainian Drone Strikes Rare Russian Warship, Black Sea Patrol Vessel Disabled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/ukrainian-drone-strikes-rare-russian-warship-black-sea-patrol-vessel-disabled/): A Ukrainian military intelligence drone struck a Russian Black Sea Fleet vessel off Novorossiysk on September 10, inflicting severe damage. HUR said the $60 million Project MPSV07 ship, commissioned in 2015, was disabled after its electronic systems were destroyed. Footage showed a domestic drone hitting the ship’s bridge during patrol operations. n18oc_crux
- [Nepal’s Political Vacuum Risks Army-Backed Rule As Gen Z Divisions Deepen | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepals-political-vacuum-risks-army-backed-rule-as-gen-z-divisions-deepen-exclusive/): Pro-monarchy forces are seizing the opportunity to revive Hindu nationalist and royalist narratives, raising fears of communal tensions and interference by Islamist groups
- [Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/music-festival-in-belgium-cancels-concert-over-israeli-conductor/): Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of ‘clarity’ about incoming conductor Lahav Shani’s views.
- [UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/uk-fires-ambassador-to-us-peter-mandelson-over-links-to-epstein/): Veteran Labour politician under scrutiny over relationship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/millions-lose-power-as-cuba-hit-by-fifth-blackout-in-less-than-a-year/): The island of 10 million’s worsening energy and economic crisis has led to a series of ‘frustrating’ grid collapses.
- [Trump response to Israel’s Qatar attack undermines US credibility: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-response-to-israels-qatar-attack-undermines-us-credibility-analysts/): Experts say Trump’s failure to rein in Israel raises questions over the US role as a military partner in the Gulf region
- [Two Factions Of Nepal Gen Z Protesters Scuffle Outside Army HQ In Leadership Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/two-factions-of-nepal-gen-z-protesters-scuffle-outside-army-hq-in-leadership-dispute/): The Gen Z protesters split between factions backing Balen Shah and Sushila Karki and engaged in a heated scuffle outside the Army Headquarters.
- [“Calculated Activity…” Zelensky Claims “Deliberate” Russian Incursion Into Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/calculated-activity-zelensky-claims-deliberate-russian-incursion-into-poland/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged Russia deliberately pushed drones toward Poland, using Ukrainian and Belarusian territory. Nearly two dozen entered Poland on September 10, prompting NATO-backed aircraft to shoot them down—the alliance’s first combat action in the war. Zelensky criticized global leaders for failing to strongly respond to Russia’s calculated aggression. n18oc_crux
- [Sheikh Hasina's Secret Locker Found In Dhaka: What Lies Inside Beyond Money?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/sheikh-hasinas-secret-locker-found-in-dhaka-what-lies-inside-beyond-money/): Sheikh Hasina’s secret locker seized at Pubali Bank Motijheel by NBR, with approx Rs 40 lakh in assets under scrutiny amid Bangladesh’s political upheaval and anti-corruption probe
- [Venezuela sacks coach Batista after FIFA World Cup qualifying failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/venezuela-sacks-coach-batista-after-fifa-world-cup-qualifying-failure/): Venezuela were beaten 6-3 by Colombia on Tuesday ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/philippines-strongly-protests-china-nature-preserve-in-south-china-sea/): Beijing’s plans to build a nature preserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal have drawn ire from the Philippines.
- [Trump ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead, “Radical Left” Blamed Amid Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-ally-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-radical-left-blamed-amid-assassination/): US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally, was fatally shot by a sniper during a Utah university event on September 10, sparking nationwide outrage. Utah’s governor called it a “political assassination.” Trump condemned the “heinous assassination,” blaming radical left rhetoric for fueling violence and escalating political terrorism in America. n18oc_crux
- [Video Of Handcuffed Inmate Hanging Out Of Prison Transport Van In US Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/video-of-handcuffed-inmate-hanging-out-of-prison-transport-van-in-us-goes-viral/): A handcuffed inmate was seen hanging out of a state prison van window on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City, prompting swift action by Corrections Department officers.
- [What Is Russia’s ‘Doomsday Radio’? The Buzzer That Broke Its Silence Before Poland Drone Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/what-is-russias-doomsday-radio-the-buzzer-that-broke-its-silence-before-poland-drone-clash/): A station known as UVB-76, often nicknamed the ‘doomsday radio,’ crackled to life with a cryptic voice message, just before Russian drones strayed into Poland’s airspace
- [Gen Z Leader Sudan Gurung Breaks Down During Emotional Media Address In Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/gen-z-leader-sudan-gurung-breaks-down-during-emotional-media-address-in-kathmandu/): Sudan Gurung, a leading Gen Z political voice in Nepal, broke down in tears during a press address in Kathmandu, highlighting the pressures and expectations of leadership.
- [South Korean workers arrested in US raid being released, Seoul says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/south-korean-workers-arrested-in-us-raid-being-released-seoul-says/): President Lee Jae-myung warns raids could see South Korean companies ‘hesitate’ to make bigger investments in the US.
- [Poland "Closer To Military Conflict Since WWII" As NATO Allies Weigh Response To Russian Drones | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/poland-closer-to-military-conflict-since-wwii-as-nato-allies-weigh-response-to-russian-drones-4k/): Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, said the country is closer to military conflict “than at any time since the second world war” as Warsaw and Nato allies weighed a response to an incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace. Poland scrambled its own and NATO air defences, shooting down at least three drones, as Russia’s […]
- [Larry Ellison: How An Abandoned Baby And College Dropout Became World's Richest Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/larry-ellison-how-an-abandoned-baby-and-college-dropout-became-worlds-richest-man/): Larry Ellison’s mother left him with relatives when he was just nine months old, and he did not see her again until he was 48
- [Israeli Strikes Kills 35 in Yemen, 10 IAF Jets Drop 30 Bombs on Houthi Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israeli-strikes-kills-35-in-yemen-10-iaf-jets-drop-30-bombs-on-houthi-targets/): Israel struck Houthi targets in Sanaa and Al-Jawf on September 10, killing 35 and injuring 131, Al Masirah TV reported. Ten Israeli jets dropped 30 bombs on 15 sites, including propaganda headquarters and camps. The IDF said it was the longest IAF strike, avoiding Saudi airspace. n18oc_crux
- [Israel Vs Qatar News | Qatar PM Hits Back: Netanyahu's Latest Threats Are ‘Dangerous & Reckless’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israel-vs-qatar-news-qatar-pm-hits-back-netanyahus-latest-threats-are-dangerous-reckless-4k/): In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, Qatar’s Prime Minister has issued a fiery response to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent threats against Doha, calling them “dangerous and reckless.” The statement comes amid growing strain over Israel’s military operations and alleged strikes beyond its borders. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Not Capable Enough To Take Leadership': Nepal Gen Z Leader Says Attempts Being Made To 'Break' Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/not-capable-enough-to-take-leadership-nepal-gen-z-leader-says-attempts-being-made-to-break-them/): A Gen Z leader, Anil Baniya, stressed that the movement was born out of frustration with the country’s aging political establishment.
- [India's Op Sindoor Gets A Boost As Netanyahu Defends Cross-Border Anti-Terror Strikes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/indias-op-sindoor-gets-a-boost-as-netanyahu-defends-cross-border-anti-terror-strikes-exclusive/): The Israeli PM’s statement aligns with India’s consistent position that prior international approval is not required when dealing with imminent cross-border terrorist threats
- [When and where Charlie Kirk was shot: A visual timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/when-and-where-charlie-kirk-was-shot-a-visual-timeline/): Charlie Kirk, 31, a well-known Trump ally and conservative activist in the US, has been shot dead in Utah.
- [Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/why-does-nepals-crisis-matter-to-south-asia-and-the-world/): China, India and Pakistan will all be watching the events in Nepal closely, say experts.
- [Thousands flee Gaza City bombardment as calls for evacuation intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/thousands-flee-gaza-city-bombardment-as-calls-for-evacuation-intensify/): Over 200,000 Palestinians displaced from Gaza City amid escalating air strikes and humanitarian crises.
- [Mexico City Gas Tanker: Deadly Gas Tanker Explosion in Mexico City Kills 3, Injures Over 70 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/mexico-city-gas-tanker-deadly-gas-tanker-explosion-in-mexico-city-kills-3-injures-over-70-4k/): A deadly gas tanker explosion rocked Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district, claiming three lives and injuring over 70 people. The tanker, carrying nearly 50,000 liters of gas, overturned and ignited a massive fire that caused widespread damage, including severe burns to many victims and destruction of vehicles nearby. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indian-Origin Canadian Doctor's Licence Revoked For Sexually Abusing Patient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/indian-origin-canadian-doctors-licence-revoked-for-sexually-abusing-patient/): This was against College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s zero tolerance policy on sexual contact between doctor and patient even if the contact is considered consensual.
- [Zelensky Claims Russian Drones Deliberately Approached Poland Border, Denies Accident | Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/zelensky-claims-russian-drones-deliberately-approached-poland-border-denies-accident-putin-4k/): In a bold statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately sending drones toward Poland’s border, dismissing any notion that it was an accident or mistake. This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as Poland, supported by NATO allies, shot down multiple Russian drones entering its airspace. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Gen Z Backs Kulman Ghising To Lead Interim Govt After Balen Shah, Sushila Karki Step Aside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/gen-z-backs-kulman-ghising-to-lead-interim-govt-after-balen-shah-sushila-karki-step-aside/): The announcement by Gen Z came as part of Nepal’s anti-corruption and good governance movement, which on Thursday hailed their “unprecedented success”
- [From Politics To Glamour: 6 'Nepo Kid' Incidents That Ignited Gen Z Fury Across Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/from-politics-to-glamour-6-nepo-kid-incidents-that-ignited-gen-z-fury-across-nepal/): Protests erupted with hashtags like #NotMyNepal and #MeritOverLegacy as leaders’ children flaunted wealth online, fueling public anger amid economic crisis and unemployment
- [France’s streets ablaze as antigovernment protests disrupt daily life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/frances-streets-ablaze-as-antigovernment-protests-disrupt-daily-life/): Hundreds arrested after more than 200,000 demonstrators force French government into high-stakes confrontation.
- [Suspect in US school shooting dies of self-inflicted wounds: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/suspect-in-us-school-shooting-dies-of-self-inflicted-wounds-police/): The two teenage students injured in the shooting at Evergreen High School are in stable condition, police said.
- [9/11 was avenged on us. On its anniversary, I refuse to forgive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/9-11-was-avenged-on-us-on-its-anniversary-i-refuse-to-forgive/): As America mourns its dead, it forgets the millions brutalised in its wars of revenge.
- [South Korean Workers Detained In US Immigration Raid Released Before Flight Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/south-korean-workers-detained-in-us-immigration-raid-released-before-flight-home/): US authorities released 330 Hyundai Motor workers detained in Georgia. President Lee Jae Myung warns future US investments may be at risk without visa reforms.
- [Poland On Edge: Is Warsaw Closer To Conflict Than At Any Time Since World War 2?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/poland-on-edge-is-warsaw-closer-to-conflict-than-at-any-time-since-world-war-2/): Poland sees Ukraine’s fight as its own shield. If Kyiv falls, Warsaw fears it will be next, with Russia testing NATO’s unity and pushing Europe closer to open conflict
- [Who recognises Palestine and who doesn’t?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/who-recognises-palestine-and-who-doesnt/): Most of the world’s countries recognise the state of Palestine. So, what’s stopping it from becoming a reality?
- [At least 14 killed in flash floods in Indonesia, most on island of Bali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/at-least-14-killed-in-flash-floods-in-indonesia-most-on-island-of-bali/): President Prabowo Subianto orders acceleration of search operations and handling of aftermath of deadly flooding.
- [Nepal Army Patrols Streets Of Kathmandu, Gen-Z Protesters Pitch Former Judge As Interim Leader | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-army-patrols-streets-of-kathmandu-gen-z-protesters-pitch-former-judge-as-interim-leader-4k/): Nepal’s army is in talks with “Gen Z” protesters to decide a new interim leader for the Himalayan nation, after angry demonstrations that killed 30 and forced the prime minister and president to resign. The protesters have called for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. The demonstrations are popularly referred to as […]
- [Charlie Kirk Killed In Utah: Mike Johnson’s Emotional Address on Kirk’s Death | US News | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-killed-in-utah-mike-johnsons-emotional-address-on-kirks-death-us-news-trump-4k/): House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a deeply emotional address after the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In his speech, Johnson described the atrocity as an attack not just on Kirk but on the values of democracy, free speech, and public safety itself. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Ally, Pro-Israel Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead at Utah Event, Manhunt on for Suspect |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-ally-pro-israel-activist-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-at-utah-event-manhunt-on-for-suspect-4k/): US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university, sparking a manhunt for a lone sniper who the governor said had carried out a political assassination. In a video message taped in the Oval Office and posted to Trump’s Truth […]
- [Charlie Kirk Assassination: Supporters Hold Tearful Vigil Outside Hospital In Utah | Trump | US | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-assassination-supporters-hold-tearful-vigil-outside-hospital-in-utah-trump-us-4k/): A somber crowd gathered outside a Utah hospital as news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting shook the nation. Tearful supporters lit candles, held signs reading “We Love You, Charlie,” and paid tribute to the political firebrand whose voice resonated with millions. The candlelight vigil, held just hours after Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley […]
- [Nepal Gets Its Petrol And Electricity From India. Then Why Is It Cheaper There?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-gets-its-petrol-and-electricity-from-india-then-why-is-it-cheaper-there/): Nepal’s transport relies heavily on roadways, with just a 60 km railway, making India’s oil supply vital for fuel and daily logistics across the country
- [Nepal Violence Toll Climbs To 31; Former First Lady Injured In Arson Remains Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-violence-toll-climbs-to-31-former-first-lady-injured-in-arson-remains-critical/): Nepal was rocked by Gen Z–led protests sparked by a short-lived social-media ban and anger over corruption, triggering curfews and army deployment as clashes intensified
- [The US “has beef with Brazil” on more than just Bolsonaro issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/the-us-has-beef-with-brazil-on-more-than-just-bolsonaro-issue/): “Bolsonaro may actually be a convenient excuse for Trump to do what he would already be willing to do [in Brazil].”
- [Nepal protest death toll reaches 51 as 12,500 prisoners remain on the run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-protest-death-toll-reaches-51-as-12500-prisoners-remain-on-the-run/): The country’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki appears set to be appointed interim prime minister.
- [Fact-checking claims about sniper’s identity in Charlie Kirk shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/fact-checking-claims-about-snipers-identity-in-charlie-kirk-shooting/): The shooter of Charlie Kirk is still at large and unidentified.
- [Qatar attack is Israel acting as the “tail wagging the US dog”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/qatar-attack-is-israel-acting-as-the-tail-wagging-the-us-dog/): Adam Shapiro on Israel’s attack on Qatar, possible US involvement and how Israel exerts influence over Washington.
- [Indian Tourist Bus Attacked Near Nepal Border Amid Unrest, Many Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/indian-tourist-bus-attacked-near-nepal-border-amid-unrest-many-injured/): A bus carrying 49 Indian tourists from Kathmandu was allegedly attacked near Sonauli on the India-Nepal border amid unrest, on September 9, leaving several passengers injured.
- [UK Minister Rejects Prospect Of Britain Rejoining EU, Says Focus On Resetting Relationship With EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/uk-minister-rejects-prospect-of-britain-rejoining-eu-says-focus-on-resetting-relationship-with-eu/): Nick Thomas-Symonds confirms Britain will not rejoin the European Union, focusing instead on resetting ties and building a new strategic partnership after Brexit
- [FBI Releases Shocking New Video of Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect "Jumping Off Roof"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/fbi-releases-shocking-new-video-of-charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-jumping-off-roof/): The FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety released photos and surveillance footage of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s September 10 shooting. Security cameras showed the gunman climbing a stairwell, firing from a roof, then fleeing into a neighborhood. Evidence recovered included a gun, ammunition, shoe prints, and palm impressions. n18oc_crux
- [Nepal Set To Form Interim Government, PM To Operate From Home Ministry Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-set-to-form-interim-government-pm-to-operate-from-home-ministry-office/): Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to become the head of the interim government. She will also be the first female prime minister of the Himalayan nation
- [BREAKING: Supreme Court Blocks PIL – India Vs Pakistan Clash Set to Continue | Asia Cup 2025 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/breaking-supreme-court-blocks-pil-india-vs-pakistan-clash-set-to-continue-asia-cup-2025-4k/): The Supreme Court of India has officially blocked the PIL seeking to halt the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025. This high-voltage cricket clash will go ahead as scheduled, despite heated debates and legal challenges. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [From Celebration To Fury: How Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Laid Bare America’s Divisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/from-celebration-to-fury-how-charlie-kirks-assassination-laid-bare-americas-divisions/): The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and the polarised reactions it unleashed online, expose the moral collapse of civility in US politics
- [Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine's Capital, Pledges Support to Injured Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/prince-harry-makes-surprise-visit-to-ukraines-capital-pledges-support-to-injured-soldiers/): During the trip to Kyiv, Prince Harry is also scheduled to visit he National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
- [US Senator Makes Bizarre Claim On Galwan Clash: 'China Used Weapons To Melt Indian Soldiers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/us-senator-makes-bizarre-claim-on-galwan-clash-china-used-weapons-to-melt-indian-soldiers/): Without directly naming the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, Hagerty suggested that the alleged weapon was used during that confrontation
- [Who Will Be Nepal PM? Midnight Talks Turn Tables, Sushila Karki Emerges As Frontrunner Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/who-will-be-nepal-pm-midnight-talks-turn-tables-sushila-karki-emerges-as-frontrunner-again/): Sources said President Ram Chandra Paudel stated that though no provision exists for a political interim PM, Sushila Karki will be nominated to the Upper House and then made PM
- [Nepal Protest: Roads, Highways Hit Amid Violence. But What About Trains & Metros?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-protest-roads-highways-hit-amid-violence-but-what-about-trains-metros/): Nepal’s Gen Z-led protests have forced the suspension of the only India-Nepal rail service.
- ['Checkmate': US Navy Officer Shuts Down Doubts After UFO Encounter, Details Bizarre Radar Footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/checkmate-us-navy-officer-shuts-down-doubts-after-ufo-encounter-details-bizarre-radar-footage/): The officer also spotted three additional objects nearby and immediately alerted a tactical officer before confirming their presence on radar
- [Nepal Protests 2025 Big News: Will Monarchy Come Back? Or Can Army Restore Democracy? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-protests-2025-big-news-will-monarchy-come-back-or-can-army-restore-democracy-4k/): Nepal 2025 is at a crossroads. With widespread protests rocking the nation and rumors swirling about the possible return of the monarchy, political uncertainty has reached new heights. Gen Z leaders and protestors are demanding answers, questioning the Nepal Army’s role amid these turbulent times. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Nepal Eases Visa, Exit Procedures For Foreign Travellers Stuck At Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-eases-visa-exit-procedures-for-foreign-travellers-stuck-at-airport/): The Department of Immigration has eased visa and exit rules for stranded foreigners amid Nepal protests and political crisis
- [Rescuers search for missing people as deadly Indonesia floods recede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/rescuers-search-for-missing-people-as-deadly-indonesia-floods-recede/): A weeklong state of emergency has been declared for floods that have left at least 21 people dead.
- [FBI releases CCTV video of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer escaping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/fbi-releases-cctv-video-of-charlie-kirks-alleged-killer-escaping/): The FBI released CCTV video showing what they said was the moment the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk escaped.
- [Israel’s pattern is “to sabotage any efforts to end war”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/israels-pattern-is-to-sabotage-any-efforts-to-end-war/): Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar is part of a pattern to sabotage peace efforts, says analyst Omar Rahman
- [Federal Grants Halted By President Donald Trump May Soon Be Reinstated: Harvard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/federal-grants-halted-by-president-donald-trump-may-soon-be-reinstated-harvard/): Harvard University said that the reinstatement notices have started arriving from several federal agencies, but so far no payments have been received
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,296](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1296/): Here are the key events on day 1,296 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s shooter: What we know on day two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/manhunt-for-charlie-kirks-shooter-what-we-know-on-day-two/): Investigators have released photographs and video footage of suspect, are calling on the public to help identify him.
- [NATO states on alert as Russia and Belarus launch Zapad military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nato-states-on-alert-as-russia-and-belarus-launch-zapad-military-drills/): Poland shuts crossings and raises alert levels as Russia, Belarus launch military exercises near NATO borders.
- [UN warns online scam centres hitting Southeast Asia moving to East Timor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/un-warns-online-scam-centres-hitting-southeast-asia-moving-to-east-timor/): Warning from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime follows a law enforcement raid on suspected scam centre.
- [Dinosaurs to supercrocs: Niger’s bone keepers preserve its ancient fossils](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/dinosaurs-to-supercrocs-nigers-bone-keepers-preserve-its-ancient-fossils/): The Sahel country is one of the few African nations to boast rare dinosaurs, but safeguarding them is a challenge.
- [LIVE: Israel kills dozens in Gaza, UNSC condemns Doha attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/live-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-unsc-condemns-doha-attack/): Israeli onslaught on Gaza intensifies as US Security Council issues statement condemning attack on Qatari capital.
- ['Sam Altman Is Full Of Lies': OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji's Parents Reject Suicide Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/sam-altman-is-full-of-lies-openai-whistleblower-suchir-balajis-parents-reject-suicide-claims/): Suchir Balaji’s parents denied Open AI CEO Sam Altman’s claims that their son died by suicide and said that he is “full of lies”.
- ["No Palestinian State..." Netanyahu Signs West Bank E1 Settlement Expansion Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/no-palestinian-state-netanyahu-signs-west-bank-e1-settlement-expansion-plan/): Israeli PM Netanyahu signed an agreement advancing the controversial E1 West Bank settlement plan, adding 3,412 housing units. He declared, “There will not be a Palestinian state,” asserting Israeli control over the area Palestinians seek. The plan, long stalled due to international opposition, cuts across territory critical for a future Palestinian state. n18oc_crux
- [Maduro Deploys Military Across 284 “Battlefronts,” Venezuela Navy Sails Warship Near...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/maduro-deploys-military-across-284-battlefronts-venezuela-navy-sails-warship-near/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro deployed military and civilian defenses at 284 locations, warning of armed resistance if attacked. He accused the U.S. of seeking to topple his government. The deployment includes Navy amphibious ship AB Los Llanos at Lake Maracaibo, part of broader preparations activating Venezuela’s military, police, and civilian forces nationwide. n18oc_crux
- ['The Shooting Of Charlie Kirk': X Users Claim Book Published A Day Before Trump Ally's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/the-shooting-of-charlie-kirk-x-users-claim-book-published-a-day-before-trump-allys-killing/): Screenshots circulating on social media claim an Amazon book about Charlie Kirk’s assassination was published a day before the shooting, sparking conspiracy theories.
- [Taiwan Detects 22 Sorties Of Chinese Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Around Its Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/taiwan-detects-22-sorties-of-chinese-aircraft-10-plan-vessels-around-its-territory/): 15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ.
- [Trump On Russian Drone Incursion In Poland: “Drone Strike Must Be a Mistake” | Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/trump-on-russian-drone-incursion-in-poland-drone-strike-must-be-a-mistake-putin-4k/): Donald Trump reacts to the recent Russian drone incursion in Poland, calling the drone strike “a mistake.” Trump weighs in on the escalating tensions between Russia and NATO, suggesting the incident could have been accidental rather than a deliberate act of aggression. As global leaders scramble to respond, Trump highlights the delicate balance of international […]
- [Biden Administration Released US Motel Murder Accused From Custody In January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/biden-administration-released-us-motel-murder-accused-from-custody-in-january/): According to an official statement by the US Department of Homeland Security, the accused is a Cuban resident and was recently released from ICE custody in January.
- [Nepal Protests: Key Highways Defaced, Blocked Due To Fires, Arson — Who Is Responsible For Repairs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-protests-key-highways-defaced-blocked-due-to-fires-arson-who-is-responsible-for-repairs/): The week-long protests, led primarily by Gen Z, intensified after the government banned 26 social media platforms.
- ['Beheaded Him, Kicked His Head, Dumped It': Chilling Details In Indian-Origin Man's Texas Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/beheaded-him-kicked-his-head-dumped-it-chilling-details-in-indian-origin-mans-texas-killing/): An Indian-origin motel manager was beheaded by a co-worker in Dallas after an argument, in front of the victim’s wife and son. Here’s how the event unfolded.
- [One Night, One Prince, Nine Dead: The Royal Bloodbath That Shook Nepal In 2001](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/one-night-one-prince-nine-dead-the-royal-bloodbath-that-shook-nepal-in-2001/): Though royal assassinations have occurred worldwide, Nepal’s 2001 massacre stands apart, an entire royal family wiped out at a gathering by one of their own
- [On Charlie Kirk's Final Journey To Home, JD Vance Carries His Casket To Air Force Two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/on-charlie-kirks-final-journey-to-home-jd-vance-carries-his-casket-to-air-force-two/): Charlie Kirk, 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University. Vice President JD Vance honoured him, carrying his casket on Air Force Two to Arizona.
- [Nepal Army Chief Assures India: No Spillover Of Unrest, Support For Peace & Security | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-army-chief-assures-india-no-spillover-of-unrest-support-for-peace-security-exclusive/): India’s top security establishment is in close contact with the Chief of the Nepal Army, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, as the political and law-and-order situation continues to remain fragile in the neighbouring Himalayan nation. Sources told CNN-News18 that General Sigdel has assured full cooperation to India. He has also conveyed that there will be no […]
- [Before and after satellite images show how Israel has destroyed Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/before-and-after-satellite-images-show-how-israel-has-destroyed-gaza-city/): Images show how neighbourhoods across Gaza’s largest city have been levelled in recent months.
- [California bill against foreign hits on diaspora splits Indian Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/california-bill-against-foreign-hits-on-diaspora-splits-indian-americans/): The bill comes amid growing concerns over alleged Indian government efforts to target Sikh dissidents in North America.
- [China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-transits-taiwan-strait-for-final-tests/): The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy.
- [BREAKING: FBI Releases Shocking New Video of Kirk Shooting Suspect Fleeing Scene | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/breaking-fbi-releases-shocking-new-video-of-kirk-shooting-suspect-fleeing-scene-trump-4k/): Breaking news just in: the FBI has released a shocking new video capturing the Kirk shooting suspect fleeing the crime scene. This explosive footage offers a rare glimpse into the moments following the incident, as authorities ramp up their investigation. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Sikkim Landslide: Rescuers Build Makeshift Tree Bridge To Save Victims Stranded In Flooded River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/sikkim-landslide-rescuers-build-makeshift-tree-bridge-to-save-victims-stranded-in-flooded-river/): | Sikkim landslide tragedy: Rescuers build makeshift tree bridge to save two women stranded in flooded Hume river in Sikkim’s Yangthang Four people died, three are missing after a devastating landslide struck remote village of Upper Rimbi in West Sikkim n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Charlie Kirk Murder Manhunt: FBI Drops New Images of ‘Person of Interest’ | US News | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-murder-manhunt-fbi-drops-new-images-of-person-of-interest-us-news-trump-4k/): In a major development in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, the FBI has released new surveillance images of a person of interest believed to be connected to the deadly shooting at Utah Valley University. The chilling visuals show the unidentified suspect fleeing the scene shortly after Kirk was fatally shot during a live campus event. […]
- [In Nepal There Is Still No Clarity On Who Will Take Over As Interim Leader In Himalayan Nation...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/in-nepal-there-is-still-no-clarity-on-who-will-take-over-as-interim-leader-in-himalayan-nation/): Two days on after Gen-Z revolt which sparked a regime change in Nepal there is still no clarity on who will take over as Interim leader in Himalayan nation.. Sushila Karki in conversation wih News n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Explosive Epstein Emails Leak: What’s Inside The 18,000 Epstein Emails? Truth Finally Comes Out | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/explosive-epstein-emails-leak-whats-inside-the-18000-epstein-emails-truth-finally-comes-out-4k/): Dive deep into the explosive leak of 18,000 Epstein emails that have sent shockwaves around the world. This unprecedented trove of correspondence finally reveals hidden conversations and secrets that many wanted to keep buried. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Calls Radical Left ‘Absolute Lunatics,’ Expresses Deep Concern For Charles Kirk | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/trump-calls-radical-left-absolute-lunatics-expresses-deep-concern-for-charles-kirk-us-news-4k/): President Donald Trump has once again voiced his strong opinions, calling the radical left “absolute lunatics” in a passionate statement that’s sure to spark controversy across the political spectrum. In this explosive video, Trump not only condemns the left’s extreme agenda but also expresses his deep concern for conservative commentator Charles Kirk. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Nepal's Civil Society Claims 'Conspiracy' To Restore Monarchy 'Under Military Mediation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepals-civil-society-claims-conspiracy-to-restore-monarchy-under-military-mediation/): The Nepal civil society group alleges a military-backed conspiracy to restore monarchy in Nepal, challenging secularism and federalism amid Gen-Z protests.
- [Ex-US NSA Reveals Navarro Once Attempted Confrontation Between Donald Trump, PM Modi: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/ex-us-nsa-reveals-navarro-once-attempted-confrontation-between-donald-trump-pm-modi-report/): Former US NSA John Bolton has said that Peter Navarro once tried to spark a clash between Donald Trump and PM Modi by raising trade grievances during a strategic meeting.
- [Netanyahu Imposing Collective Punishment On All People Of Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/netanyahu-imposing-collective-punishment-on-all-people-of-gaza-report/): According to the report by Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the destruction in Gaza is beyond bombs and bullets
- [Donald Trump Calls Russian Invasion In Poland A Mistake | Putin Poland News | World News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-calls-russian-invasion-in-poland-a-mistake-putin-poland-news-world-news-news18/): | Trump calls Russian invasion in Poland a mistake..CNN-News18 brings you the latest updates and sharp analysis on this explosive development, with insights into Poland’s warning, Moscow’s silence, and the global security implications. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [EAM Flags Concerns On Polish Airspace Violation, Stresses 'Durable Solution' To Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/eam-flags-concerns-on-polish-airspace-violation-stresses-durable-solution-to-ukraine-conflict/): Reiterating India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar said that India favours an “early end to hostilities and a durable solution for the Ukraine conflict”.
- [Why Did Brazil’s Supreme Court Sentence Jair Bolsonaro To 27 Years In Prison? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/why-did-brazils-supreme-court-sentence-jair-bolsonaro-to-27-years-in-prison-explained/): The verdict makes Bolsonaro the first former Brazilian president to be convicted of attempting a coup
- [Baseball Cap, T-Shirt With US Flag: New Video Captures Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Running On Roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/baseball-cap-t-shirt-with-us-flag-new-video-captures-charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-running-on-roof/): As per the video released by the FBI, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk’s shooting can be seen running from left to the far right corner on the roof of the building.
- [White House Increases Donald Trump's Security After Charlie Kirk's Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/white-house-increases-donald-trumps-security-after-charlie-kirks-assassination/): Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on Wednesday while speaking about social issues and answering a question on gun violence when he was shot.
- [Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: Trump Calls Killer 'Total Animal', FBI Offers $100K Reward For Information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-assassination-live-updates-trump-calls-killer-total-animal-fbi-offers-100k-reward-for-information/): Charlie Kirk Assassination Live Updates: Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck on Wednesday while answering a question during an open debate at Utah Valley University.
- [Indian-Origin Motel Manager Beheaded In Texas After Fight Over Washing Machine; Co-worker Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/indian-origin-motel-manager-beheaded-in-texas-after-fight-over-washing-machine-co-worker-held/): The incident took place after the victim, Nagamallaiah, asked Cobos-Martinez and a female colleague not to use a washing machine, which was broken.
- [Charlie Kirk Murder: 'Person Of Interest' Seen In Photos, FBI Says He Came Before Event Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-murder-person-of-interest-seen-in-photos-fbi-says-he-came-before-event-began/): The FBI has released surveillance photos of a ‘person of interest’ in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Investigators also recovered the suspected rifle used in the killing.
- [Nepal Unrest: Oil Crunch Deepens; Gen Z Sudan Gurung Backs Sushila Karki For Interim PM | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-unrest-oil-crunch-deepens-gen-z-sudan-gurung-backs-sushila-karki-for-interim-pm-top-updates/): Amid the leadership tussle, Sudan Gurung, a prominent face of the ongoing protests, declared his faction’s support for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki
- [Mexico City Gas Explosion Update: Death Toll Rises To 8, Over 90 Injured In Highway Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/mexico-city-gas-explosion-update-death-toll-rises-to-8-over-90-injured-in-highway-chaos/): Mexican President announced she had instructed the country’s energy secretary to develop stricter protocols for fuel transportation.
- [FBI Director Joins Charlie Kirk Shooting Investigation In Utah; Press Briefing To Follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/fbi-director-joins-charlie-kirk-shooting-investigation-in-utah-press-briefing-to-follow/): In advance of the briefing, the Utah Department of Public Safety released updated surveillance images of the suspect.
- [UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly strike on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/un-security-council-members-condemn-israel-over-deadly-strike-on-qatar/): US backing for statement implies Israel’s attack on US ally Qatar may have been ‘bridge too far’ for Washington.
- [LIVE: Charlie Kirk shot dead; new images of ‘person of interest’ released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/live-charlie-kirk-shot-dead-new-images-of-person-of-interest-released/): A federal manhunt is under way for anyone involved in the assassination of the conservative commentator and Trump ally.
- ['Investment In Our Shared Future': India Announces $680 Million Infra & Aid Package For Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/investment-in-our-shared-future-india-announces-680-million-infra-aid-package-for-mauritius/): The assistance was announced following extensive discussions in Varanasi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam
- [Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison For Military Coup; Trump Condemns Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/bolsonaro-sentenced-to-27-years-in-prison-for-military-coup-trump-condemns-verdict/): A 2023 decision by Brazil’s electoral court barred Bolsonaro from running for public office until 2030
- [Trump Calls Russia’s Airspace Breach In Poland 'Mistake', Urges De-escalation I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/trump-calls-russias-airspace-breach-in-poland-mistake-urges-de-escalation-i-watch/): The incident on September 10 saw Poland’s Air Force shoot down at least three Russian drones.
- [US Naval Academy In Maryland On Lockdown Amid Threat Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-naval-academy-in-maryland-on-lockdown-amid-threat-reports/): At present, officials have not released additional details regarding the situation.
- [India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Three classic matches to relive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/india-vs-pakistan-at-asia-cup-three-classic-matches-to-relive/): A low-scoring thriller, a Shahid Afridi special and a last-over six – Al Jazeera picks three matches you must revisit.
- [Meet Diella: World's First AI Minister Introduced In Albania To Tackle Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/meet-diella-worlds-first-ai-minister-introduced-in-albania-to-tackle-corruption/): Diella will not only evaluate tenders but will also have the authority to “hire talents here from all over the world.”
- [Israeli forces arrest over 100 Palestinians, impose curfew in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israeli-forces-arrest-over-100-palestinians-impose-curfew-in-west-bank/): Israeli action in Tulkarem city comes as Palestinians subjected to ‘collective punishment’ in the occupied West Bank.
- [US DoJ asks court for emergency ruling to remove Cook from Fed board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-doj-asks-court-for-emergency-ruling-to-remove-cook-from-fed-board/): Trump administration wants Lisa Cook to be removed from the Fed Reserve board by Monday, ahead of interest rate meet.
- [Meet one of the Palestinians refusing Israel’s Gaza City expulsion order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/meet-one-of-the-palestinians-refusing-israels-gaza-city-expulsion-order/): Nahd al-Rafati is refusing Israel’s forced displacement order for Gaza City.
- [Israeli leaders heap praise on Charlie Kirk as a staunch ally of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israeli-leaders-heap-praise-on-charlie-kirk-as-a-staunch-ally-of-israel/): Netanyahu mourns Charlie Kirk, describing him as a ‘lion-hearted friend of Israel’ and a warrior for truth and freedom.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘there will be no Palestinian state’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israels-netanyahu-says-there-will-be-no-palestinian-state/): Israeli prime minister signs agreement to move ahead with expanded settlement plan that would bisect occupied West Bank.
- [Majority of Brazil top court panel votes to convict Bolsonaro of coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/majority-of-brazil-top-court-panel-votes-to-convict-bolsonaro-of-coup-plot/): Brazil’s far-right former president faces the possibility of decades behind bars.
- [UMass Boston Issues Safety Alert After Unconfirmed Reports Of Gunfire On Campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/umass-boston-issues-safety-alert-after-unconfirmed-reports-of-gunfire-on-campus/): The university issued a more specific warning regarding a public safety threat in or near the Residence Hall East Building.
- [Former Brazil President Bolsonaro Found Guilty In Coup Plot, Sentence Yet To Be Decided](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/former-brazil-president-bolsonaro-found-guilty-in-coup-plot-sentence-yet-to-be-decided/): Bolsonaro has been under house arrest since early August for violating court orders prohibiting him from making public comments.
- [How much of a burden has Israel become to the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/how-much-of-a-burden-has-israel-become-to-the-us/): Washington ‘shielding Netanyahu government’ as it commits genocide in Gaza.
- [Netanyahu signs plan to expand West Bank settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/netanyahu-signs-plan-to-expand-west-bank-settlement/): Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement to expand the illegal Maale Adumim settlement in the occupied West Bank.
- [Hamas accuses Israel of trying to ‘torpedo’ mediations by attacking Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/hamas-accuses-israel-of-trying-to-torpedo-mediations-by-attacking-qatar/): A spokesperson for Hamas says Israel is trying to derail ceasefire talks by targeting its leaders in Qatar on Tuesday.
- [‘Did I Just Get Shot?’ Charlie Kirk’s Eerie 2014 Tweet Resurfaces After His Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/did-i-just-get-shot-charlie-kirks-eerie-2014-tweet-resurfaces-after-his-assassination/): AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle with an estimated 25 million units in civilian hands in the US.
- [FBI Releases Images Of "Person Of Interest" In Charlie Kirk's Killing, Announces $100,000 Reward |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/fbi-releases-images-of-person-of-interest-in-charlie-kirks-killing-announces-100000-reward-4k/): Authorities released two images of a person they are seeking as they investigate the fatal shooting of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, indicating that they had not been able to identify him through facial recognition or other technology and needed the public’s help. The grainy images show a man in a stairwell wearing a black […]
- [US slaps new sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis as regional tensions spike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-yemens-houthis-as-regional-tensions-spike/): Penalties come a day after Israeli attacks on Yemen killed 35, and two weeks after Houthi PM was assassinated.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla determined to continue to Gaza after Tunisia attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/global-sumud-flotilla-determined-to-continue-to-gaza-after-tunisia-attacks/): Attacks on flotilla described as distractions by activists who plan to continue their journey to end Gaza’s blockade.
- [FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/fbi-releases-photos-of-person-of-interest-in-charlie-kirk-shooting/): The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- [LIVE: Brazil’s Bolsonaro convicted of criminal organization, court says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/live-brazils-bolsonaro-convicted-of-criminal-organization-court-says/): A five-member panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court forms majority to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- [Litton Das guides Bangladesh away from Hong Kong shock in Asia Cup T20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/litton-das-guides-bangladesh-away-from-hong-kong-shock-in-asia-cup-t20/): Bangladesh avoid upset in Asia Cup opener after captain Litton Das hits a half-century in seven wicket T20 win.
- [Ireland won’t participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel does: Broadcaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/ireland-wont-participate-in-eurovision-2026-if-israel-does-broadcaster/): RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.
- [Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners Following US Intervention, Sanctions Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/belarus-releases-52-political-prisoners-following-us-intervention-sanctions-relief/): Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda confirmed the safe arrival of the freed prisoners across the Lithuanian border on Thursday.
- ['There Will Be No Palestinian State, This Place Belongs To Us,' Says Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/there-will-be-no-palestinian-state-this-place-belongs-to-us-says-netanyahu/): Speaking at the signing of a major new settlement project in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu promised to double the population of the city
- [Australian Envoy Acknowledges Racial Incidents, Assures Safety Of Indian Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/australian-envoy-acknowledges-racial-incidents-assures-safety-of-indian-migrants/): In the wake of some recent racial incidents, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Thursday affirmed his country’s commitment to the safety of Indian migrants.
- [Massive 'Shock Wave' Fuel Truck Blast In Mexico City Kills At Least Six, Injures 90](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/massive-shock-wave-fuel-truck-blast-in-mexico-city-kills-at-least-six-injures-90/): A gas truck explosion in Iztapalapa, Mexico City killed six and injured 90.
- [Nepal Solution Soon? Sushila Karki Likely To Be Prime Minister, Say Sources | Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/nepal-solution-soon-sushila-karki-likely-to-be-prime-minister-say-sources-heres-how/): There is no provision for a political interim leader in Nepal’s Constitution. Former chief justice Sushila Karki will first be nominated to Upper House and then be elevated to PM
- [US Envoy Pick Says Trump Invited Indian Ministers To Washington Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/us-envoy-pick-says-trump-invited-indian-ministers-to-washington-next-week/): Gor said the talks are part of efforts to finalise a “hopeful deal” and added that the US-India are “not that far apart” on reaching an agreement
- [Israel's Doha Strike Shakes Truce; Egypt to Continue Push, Vows "Won't Let Mediation Turn To..." |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/israels-doha-strike-shakes-truce-egypt-to-continue-push-vows-wont-let-mediation-turn-to-4k/): Hamas said the Israeli attack that targeted its leaders in Doha on Tuesday (September 9) would not alter the Palestinian group’s terms on ending the war in Gaza. Hamas official Fawzi Barhoum, in a televised speech released on Thursday (September 11), said the attack targeted its negotiation delegation while they were discussing U.S. President Trump’s […]
- ["Drive to Dismantle..." US Aims to Bulldoze "Pivotal" Iran-Hezbollah Narco Network in Venezuela | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/drive-to-dismantle-us-aims-to-bulldoze-pivotal-iran-hezbollah-narco-network-in-venezuela-4k/): The ‘Venezuelan drug boat’ that the US coast guard destroyed last week had reportedly turned around and was headed for shore before the strike began. The people onboard the vessel had apparently spotted a military aircraft stalking it, the New York Times reported citing unnamed American officials.The boat was hit several times until there was […]
- ['In Terms Of The Future...': Marco Rubio Calls India One Of US' 'Top Relationships'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/in-terms-of-the-future-marco-rubio-calls-india-one-of-us-top-relationships/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted India’s vital partnership, stressing Indo-Pacific and global strategy.
- [A Chilling Eyewitness Account Of The Moment Charlie Kirk Was Shot  | The Hard Facts | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/a-chilling-eyewitness-account-of-the-moment-charlie-kirk-was-shot-the-hard-facts-news18/): | In a chilling eyewitness account, Eian Allen — a student present at Utah Valley University — recounts the terrifying moments when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a campus speaking event n18oc_world n18oc_the_hard_facts
- [Canadian High Commissioner Arrives In Delhi, Indian Counterpart To Reach Ottawa Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/11/canadian-high-commissioner-arrives-in-delhi-indian-counterpart-to-reach-ottawa-soon/): India and Canada restore High Commissioners, with Christopher Cooter in New Delhi and Dinesh Pattnaik heading to Ottawa, marking renewed diplomatic and trade engagement.
- [LIVE: School sheltering displaced Palestinians hit by Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/live-school-sheltering-displaced-palestinians-hit-by-israeli-strike/): The Israeli offensive on Gaza City is displacing thousands of starving Palestinians.
- [Man City vs Man United: Premier League – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/man-city-vs-man-united-premier-league-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): City and United are hoping to put painful seasons last year behind them in Sunday’s early season Manchester derby.
- [Nepal Gets Its First Female Prime Minister After Deadly Gen-Z Protests, Sushila Karki Sworn In | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/nepal-gets-its-first-female-prime-minister-after-deadly-gen-z-protests-sushila-karki-sworn-in-4k/): Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. Karki was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with the protest leaders. More than 50 people were killed […]
- [Charlie Kirk's Widow Erika Kirk's First Public Address | ‘His Legacy Will Never Die' | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirks-widow-erika-kirks-first-public-address-his-legacy-will-never-die-us-news-4k/): In her first public address since the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, his wife Erika Kirk delivered an emotional, powerful, and defiant message to America — “His legacy will never die.” Fighting back tears, Erika paid tribute to her late husband’s unwavering dedication to faith, freedom, family, and country, while vowing to carry forward his […]
- [Alvarez, Crawford weigh-in at 167.5lbs before super middleweight fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/alvarez-crawford-weigh-in-at-167-5lbs-before-super-middleweight-fight/): Terence Crawford completed his two-division step up by tipping in at same weight as Canelo Alvarez ahead of their bout.
- [Charlie Kirk Murder News: Utah Governor Warns: Kirk Attack Reflects Rising Collective Threat | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirk-murder-news-utah-governor-warns-kirk-attack-reflects-rising-collective-threat-4k/): In a chilling development, Utah Governor has broken his silence on the shocking attack against conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, calling it “a rising collective threat.” As investigators piece together the suspect’s motives, the governor is raising red flags about a broader ideological and security crisis facing the country. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Charlie Kirk's Friend Shares Shocking Details: 'Warns Nation Is in Asymmetric Warfare' | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirks-friend-shares-shocking-details-warns-nation-is-in-asymmetric-warfare-trump-4k/): In an exclusive interview, a close friend of Charlie Kirk delivers a powerful warning to the nation: “We’re in asymmetric warfare.” This eye-opening revelation sheds light on the unconventional threats facing the United States today—threats that go beyond traditional battles and require new strategies to defend freedom and security. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Charlie Kirk's Killer Shocking Details Out | Kirk Killer’s Co-Worker Calls Him ‘Abnormal' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirks-killer-shocking-details-out-kirk-killers-co-worker-calls-him-abnormal-4k/): New details have emerged about the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk. In an exclusive statement, a co-worker of the alleged killer describes him as “abnormal” and “quiet,” providing a rare glimpse into the personality and behavior of the man behind the shocking attack. This chilling insight adds to the unfolding story surrounding the tragedy […]
- [US Urges G7 Allies To Target India And China With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/us-urges-g7-allies-to-target-india-and-china-with-tariffs-over-russian-oil-purchase/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged ministers to align with Washington’s approach, warning that Russia’s oil sales continue to provide vital funding for its military campaign
- ['Shouldn't Have Been Free On Streets': US Congressman On Accused Of Texas Motel Manager Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/shouldnt-have-been-free-on-streets-us-congressman-on-accused-of-texas-motel-manager-murder/): The congressman said that the accused should not have been free on American streets, as he had prior criminal records.
- [China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ At Scarborough Shoal: Why It’s Being Opposed By Philippines And US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/chinas-nature-reserve-at-scarborough-shoal-why-its-being-opposed-by-philippines-and-us/): Scarborough Shoal lies inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but has been under China’s control since 2012.
- [Why the Israeli military is widely accused of avoiding accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/why-the-israeli-military-is-widely-accused-of-avoiding-accountability/): Most of Israel’s internal investigations of suspected war crimes close with no accountability.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,297](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1297/): Here are the key events on day 1,297 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Massive 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near East Coast Of Russia’s Kamchatka; Tsunami Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/massive-7-4-earthquake-strikes-near-east-coast-of-russias-kamchatka-tsunami-warning-issued/): The quake hit in the same region that experienced a massive 8.8 tremor in July, which had triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
- [Russia Attacks Poland | Poland Says, ‘It Was No Mistake’, Rebukes Trump’s Russian Drone Claim | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/russia-attacks-poland-poland-says-it-was-no-mistake-rebukes-trumps-russian-drone-claim-4k/): Tensions are boiling in Eastern Europe as Poland directly confronts Donald Trump over his latest remarks concerning a Russian drone incursion. According to Polish officials, the recent airspace violation by a Russian drone was no accident. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtub
- [Air Raids Sirens Sound Across Tel Aviv, Central Israel After Yemen Launches Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/air-raids-sirens-sound-across-tel-aviv-central-israel-after-yemen-launches-missiles/): Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killed 46, damaged homes and the National Museum of Yemen, leaving residents without aid as Houthi attacks on Israel continue.
- [Trump Predicts 'Little Communist' Zohran Mamdani Likely To Win NYC Mayoral Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/trump-predicts-little-communist-zohran-mamdani-likely-to-win-nyc-mayoral-race/): Mamdani, for his part, has made it clear that he intends to use the mayor’s office as a platform for progressive politics.
- [Text Messages Helped Police Track Down Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting: Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/text-messages-helped-police-track-down-suspect-in-charlie-kirk-shooting-heres-how/): The investigation initially relied on minimal evidence, just a palm print, impressions of shoe soles, and a rifle found abandoned in nearby woods.
- [Erika Kirk Delivers First Statement Following Husband Charlie Kirk’s Assassination | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/erika-kirk-delivers-first-statement-following-husband-charlie-kirks-assassination-watch/): Erika Kirk also extended heartfelt thanks to President Donald Trump, as well as Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.
- [Shashi Tharoor Blames Trump’s Tariffs For Indian Job Losses, Criticises Diplomatic Conduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/shashi-tharoor-blames-trumps-tariffs-for-indian-job-losses-criticises-diplomatic-conduct/): Tharoor slammed Trump’s undiplomatic style, saying it eroded the ‘mutual respect’ that traditionally underpinned India-US relations
- [LIVE: Police arrest 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for Charlie Kirk’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/live-police-arrest-22-year-old-tyler-robinson-for-charlie-kirks-murder/): Robinson was arrested on charges of aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm.
- [At Least 193 Dead In Two Separate Boat Accidents In Northwestern Congo This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/at-least-193-dead-in-two-separate-boat-accidents-in-northwestern-congo-this-week/): Neither the exact causes of the accidents nor the status of ongoing rescue operations were clear as of Friday evening.
- [Asia Cup: Post-conflict India vs Pakistan cricket match divides opinion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/asia-cup-post-conflict-india-vs-pakistan-cricket-match-divides-opinion/): Ahead of India vs Pakistan at the Asia Cup, fans and experts predict the post-war acrimony to overshadow the cricket.
- [Qatar PM meeting Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/qatar-pm-meeting-trump-after-israels-deadly-strike-on-doha/): Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met State Secretary Rubio, who heads to Israel to pledge continued support.
- [At least 193 killed in two separate boat accidents in northwestern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/at-least-193-killed-in-two-separate-boat-accidents-in-northwestern-dr-congo/): Rescue teams searched for the missing after deadly incidents in Equateur province this week.
- [Boeing Faces $3.1 Million Fine Over Safety Violations Linked To 737 MAX Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/boeing-faces-3-1-million-fine-over-safety-violations-linked-to-737-max-issues/): This fine follows significant scrutiny of Boeing’s safety culture after the National Transportation Safety Board sharply criticised the company in June.
- [Israel Rejects UNGA Resolution Endorsing Two-State Solution And Palestinian Statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/israel-rejects-unga-resolution-endorsing-two-state-solution-and-palestinian-statehood/): The vote reflected broad international support, with countries such as India backing the measure.
- [North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/north-korea-executes-people-for-sharing-foreign-films-and-tv-un-report/): Mass surveillance tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, report says.
- [Nepal Parliament Dissolved As Sushila Karki Becomes Interim PM; Elections Set for March 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-parliament-dissolved-as-sushila-karki-becomes-interim-pm-elections-set-for-march-2026/): Karki’s political elevation comes after two days of high-stakes negotiations led by Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel and President Paudel.
- ["We Got Him" Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer Brought Into Custody After Confessing To His Father |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/we-got-him-charlie-kirks-suspected-killer-brought-into-custody-after-confessing-to-his-father-4k/): The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and is being held without bail in a Utah jail on several charges, including aggravated murder, according to officials. One of Robinson’s family members reached out to a family friend, who then contacted authorities, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. […]
- [What Charlie Kirk’s death says about political division in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/what-charlie-kirks-death-says-about-political-division-in-the-us/): Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed on a university campus. What does it signal for US political violence?
- [UNGA backs resolution on two-state solution for Israel and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/unga-backs-resolution-on-two-state-solution-for-israel-and-palestine/): The United Nations has endorsed a resolution reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
- [US Fed expected to cut rates amid cooling labour market, surging inflation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/us-fed-expected-to-cut-rates-amid-cooling-labour-market-surging-inflation/): Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a ‘difficult’ position even as economists expect a rate cut.
- [Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson Allegedly Threatened To Take His Own Life Over Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-tyler-robinson-allegedly-threatened-to-take-his-own-life-over-arrest/): FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the timeline and arrest during a media appearance on Friday.
- [Qatar PM Meets Team Trump After Israel's Doha Strike, UAE Slams "Aggression Against GCC State" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/qatar-pm-meets-team-trump-after-israels-doha-strike-uae-slams-aggression-against-gcc-state-4k/): Days after Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar’s prime minister is meeting with senior US officials. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani is meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sept. 12. Their meeting is expected to focus on Israel’s military strikes but could also include talks on a new US-Qatar defence deal.President […]
- [ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Undocumented Immigrant In Chicago Suburb During Arrest Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/ice-officer-fatally-shoots-undocumented-immigrant-in-chicago-suburb-during-arrest-attempt/): ICE described the individual as “a criminal illegal alien with a history of reckless driving” who had entered the US at an unknown time and date.
- [Pakistan open Asia Cup campaign with 93-run win against Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/pakistan-open-asia-cup-campaign-with-93-run-win-against-oman/): Pakistan batter Mohammed Haris hits 66 of Pakistan’s modest 160-7 in their Asia Cup opener, but Oman collapse in reply.
- [Albania appoints AI bot ‘minister’ to fight corruption in world first](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/albania-appoints-ai-bot-minister-to-fight-corruption-in-world-first/): Sceptics wonder whether ‘Diella’, depicted as a woman in traditional folk costume, will herself be ‘corrupted’.
- [Netherlands threatens to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/netherlands-threatens-to-boycott-eurovision-2026-if-israel-participates/): Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS says it may not take part in next year’s event, citing ‘severe human suffering in Gaza’.
- [NATO announces plan to strengthen Europe’s eastern flank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nato-announces-plan-to-strengthen-europes-eastern-flank/): The new initiative, known as Eastern Sentry, follows the incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace on Wednesday.
- [NATO fighter jets headed to eastern Europe under new ‘Eastern Sentry’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nato-fighter-jets-headed-to-eastern-europe-under-new-eastern-sentry/): NATO is deploying more fighter jets and a naval vessel to eastern Europe under a new program called Eastern Sentry.
- [Canelo vs Crawford: Will it be biggest fight in Las Vegas boxing history?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/canelo-vs-crawford-will-it-be-biggest-fight-in-las-vegas-boxing-history/): Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford seek to unify boxing’s super middleweight belts.
- [What’s fuelling political violence in the United States?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/whats-fuelling-political-violence-in-the-united-states/): Killing of divisive conservative Charlie Kirk triggers fears of a cycle of violence.
- [Charlie Kirk and the danger of selective empathy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-and-the-danger-of-selective-empathy/): To deny empathy to Kirk and his camp is to undermine our stand against the very divisiveness we criticise.
- [Hamas Says Chief Negotiator Khalil al-Hayya Survived Israeli Strike In Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/hamas-says-chief-negotiator-khalil-al-hayya-survived-israeli-strike-in-qatar/): Hamas confirmed Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli strike in Doha and attended funeral prayers in Qatar for his son Hammam and others killed in the attack.
- [NATO To Boost Forces On Eastern Flank After Russian Drone Intrusion In Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nato-to-boost-forces-on-eastern-flank-after-russian-drone-intrusion-in-poland/): NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Friday said the Western alliance will reinforce the defence of its eastern flank after 19 Russian drones entered Poland’s airspace.
- [India Votes For Palestinian Statehood, Joins 142 Nations Backing UN Declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/india-votes-for-palestinian-statehood-joins-142-nations-backing-un-declaration/): India has long supported Palestinian statehood and was the first non-Arab country to officially recognise Palestine in 1988
- ['Wasn't He Raised Hindu?': Kash Patel Under Fire For 'Valhalla' Tribute To Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/wasnt-he-raised-hindu-kash-patel-under-fire-for-valhalla-tribute-to-charlie-kirk/): Kash Patel bid farewell to conservative activist Charlie Kirk by invoking “Valhalla,” a concept from Norse mythology that represents the afterlife for warriors who die in battle.
- [Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: T20 Asia Cup – start time, teams/lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-t20-asia-cup-start-time-teams-lineups/): Sri Lanka play their opening match of the Asia Cup against a Bangladesh side given a scare by Hong Kong in their opener.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 59, including 14 members of the same family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-59-including-14-members-of-the-same-family/): At least 42 killed in Gaza City as Gaza authorities claim some 1.3 million people remain in north of bombarded enclave.
- [Israel bombs UNRWA-run school and makeshift shelter in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/israel-bombs-unrwa-run-school-and-makeshift-shelter-in-gaza-city/): Israel has attacked a school in the Al Shati refugee camp that was a makeshift shelter for displaced Palestinians.
- [UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/un-general-assembly-backs-two-state-push-for-israel-and-palestine/): Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza.
- [US Authorities Release Mugshots Of Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Tyler Robinson: 'We Got Him'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/us-authorities-release-mugshots-of-charlie-kirks-alleged-killer-tyler-robinson-we-got-him/): Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested for allegedly assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus on Wednesday.
- [From BHU To Nepal's First Female Prime Minister: 5 Things About Sushila Karki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/from-bhu-to-nepals-first-female-prime-minister-5-things-about-sushila-karki/): Former Chief Justice of Nepal, Sushila Karki, took oath as the new Prime Minister of the country after violent Gen-Z protests against corruption that left 51 dead.
- [Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/japan-spooked-as-fujian-sails-through-taiwan-strait-beijing-reminds-europe-of-one-china-4k/): China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out “scientific research trials and training missions” in the South China Sea.Beijing has ploughed billions of dollars into modernising its military in recent years, a trend that has unnerved some governments in East Asia […]
- ["Catch Fascist" Ammo Found As Authorities Identify Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/catch-fascist-ammo-found-as-authorities-identify-suspect-in-charlie-kirks-assassination/): Utah Governor Spencer Cox identified Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, following an extensive manhunt. The announcement came shortly after Donald Trump confirmed the arrest on Fox News. Governor Cox also revealed that Robinson’s ammunition was engraved with anti-fascist slogans, including “Catch fascist.” n18oc_crux
- [Trump Concedes Tariffs On India Sparked Rift With New Delhi: ‘This Is Europe’s Problem’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/trump-concedes-tariffs-on-india-sparked-rift-with-new-delhi-this-is-europes-problem/): Donald Trump said a 50% tariff on India for Russian oil strained ties but is hopeful about trade talks and stressed his conflict resolution efforts.
- [Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing arrested, Utah Governor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/suspect-in-charlie-kirks-killing-arrested-utah-governor-says/): A suspect is in custody in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- [‘Going to Memphis’: Trump to deploy troops to another Democratic-led city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/going-to-memphis-trump-to-deploy-troops-to-another-democratic-led-city/): Trump says Memphis ‘deeply troubled,’ as he plans to replicate Washington’s federal control measures to address crime.
- ['Hey Fascist', 'Bella Ciao': Inscriptions On Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect's Unfired Casings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/hey-fascist-bella-ciao-inscriptions-on-charlie-kirk-murder-suspects-unfired-casings/): Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed that three unfired bullet casings were found with inscriptions believed to have been written by the shooter
- [Prince Harry in Kyiv, Meets War Veterans During Surprise Visit to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/prince-harry-in-kyiv-meets-war-veterans-during-surprise-visit-to-ukraine/): Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday morning, arriving by train after being invited by an organization supporting Ukrainians with life-altering war injuries. The Duke of Sussex expressed his commitment to aiding the recovery of wounded soldiers. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israeli forces arrest Palestinians en masse, laying siege to Tulkarem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/israeli-forces-arrest-palestinians-en-masse-laying-siege-to-tulkarem/): Israeli forces have rounded up and arrested Palestinians en masse in the occupied West Bank’s Tulkarem.
- [Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson, 22: All we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-identified-as-tyler-robinson-22-all-we-know/): Utah Governor Spencer Cox and FBI Director Kash Patel reveal details of the alleged gunman at a briefing.
- [Iran's Enriched Uranium Safe? Araghchi Reveals What Happened to Nuke Material at Sites Hit by US |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/irans-enriched-uranium-safe-araghchi-reveals-what-happened-to-nuke-material-at-sites-hit-by-us-4k/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday (Sept. 11) that enriched nuclear material remained “under the rubble” of facilities damaged during the recent war with Israel.”All of our material is… under the rubble of the bombed facilities,” said Araghchi in a televised interview, adding that Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization was assessing the condition and accessibility […]
- [Sushila Karki To Be Sworn In As Nepal’s Interim PM Tonight, Cabinet Formation Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/sushila-karki-to-be-sworn-in-as-nepals-interim-pm-tonight-cabinet-formation-underway/): Sushila Karki to be sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister after talks with President Ramchandra Paudel and Gen-Z protest leaders.
- ['Patience Running Out Fast': Trump Warns Putin Over Russia-Ukraine Impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/patience-running-out-fast-trump-warns-putin-over-russia-ukraine-impasse/): Trump said he was running out of patience with Putin as Russia froze peace talks with Ukraine amid high tensions after the downing of Russian drones in Polish airspace this week.
- [As Nepal Battles Crisis, How Should India Handle Ties? Exclusive From Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/as-nepal-battles-crisis-how-should-india-handle-ties-exclusive-from-intelligence-sources/): “The new generation leaders and protesters are not aware of India’s ties. Delhi should give more visible support to Nepal,” states intelligence assessment accessed by News18
- [UN Security Council unite in condemning Israeli bombing of Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/un-security-council-unite-in-condemning-israeli-bombing-of-qatar/): In a rare move, the US backed a UN Security Council statement condemning Israel’s attack on Hamas’s Doha office.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro gets 27-year prison sentence for ‘attempted coup’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/brazils-bolsonaro-gets-27-year-prison-sentence-for-attempted-coup/): Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.
- ['I Think We Have Him,' Says US President Donald Trump After Manhunt For Kirk Suspect | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/i-think-we-have-him-says-us-president-donald-trump-after-manhunt-for-kirk-suspect-news18/): | US President Trump announces on Fox & Friends that Charlie Kirk’s assassin “is in custody.””I think with a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody,” Trump said. A formal announcement by the FBI is awaited n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Nepal's Crisis Is Both A Warning And An Opportunity For India: Top Intel Sources | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepals-crisis-is-both-a-warning-and-an-opportunity-for-india-top-intel-sources-news18/): | Top-intel sources reveal to CNN-News18 that Nepal’s crisis is both a warning and an opportunity for India. With Oli’s resignation, the anti-India stance of Nepal ends, but it comes with threats too. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Death For Screens: North Korea Executing Citizens For Watching Foreign Films And TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/death-for-screens-north-korea-executing-citizens-for-watching-foreign-films-and-tv/): North Korea faces rising death penalty use for watching foreign media, says UN report.
- [President Trump Announces The Suspect In Ally Charlie Kirk's Killing Is "In Custody" | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/president-trump-announces-the-suspect-in-ally-charlie-kirks-killing-is-in-custody-us-news-4k/): President Donald Trump just said he thinks “with a high degree of certainty” that the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Authorities released footage they said shows the suspect fleeing after the killing. The man now in police custody being questioned in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was found with the assistance of someone […]
- [Trump Set To Meet Qatari PM Days After Condemning Israeli Strike In Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/trump-set-to-meet-qatari-pm-days-after-condemning-israeli-strike-in-doha/): In addition to Trump’s meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also meet with the Qatari PM at the White House
- [Operation Interrupted: Pakistani Doctor Leaves Surgery To Have Sex With Nurse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/operation-interrupted-pakistani-doctor-leaves-surgery-to-have-sex-with-nurse/): The doctor left a patient mid-surgery at Tameside General Hospital for sexual activity with a nurse.
- [Who Is Tyler Robinson? 22-Year-Old Named Suspect In Charlie Kirk's Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/who-is-tyler-robinson-22-year-old-named-suspect-in-charlie-kirks-assassination/): Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a public appearance at Utah Valley University on Wednesday
- [Nepal News Today | Heated Debate Breaks Out Between President & Gen Z | Nepal Protest | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-news-today-heated-debate-breaks-out-between-president-gen-z-nepal-protest-news18/): | Heated debate breaks out between President and Gen Z as the President says Parliament can’t be dissolved: Top Sources n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Russia, Belarus Begin "Aggressive" Zapad Military Drills, Poland Closes Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/russia-belarus-begin-aggressive-zapad-military-drills-poland-closes-border/): Russia and Belarus launched their “Zapad-2025” joint military exercises on September 12, involving drills in both countries and the Baltic and Barents seas. The exercises come amid heightened tensions, following Poland shooting down suspected Russian drones and closing its border with Belarus in response to the “aggressive” drills. The exercises aim to enhance commanders’ skills, […]
- [Donald Trump Says Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Is In Custody: 'His Father Turned Him In'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-says-charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-is-in-custody-his-father-turned-him-in/): Donald Trump confirmed the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder is in custody. Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University.
- ['We're Going To Fix It Like Washington': Trump To Deploy National Guard In Memphis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/were-going-to-fix-it-like-washington-trump-to-deploy-national-guard-in-memphis/): Trump also said he would have preferred to send the National Guard to Chicago, but for now, his focus is on Memphis
- [Crawford chases boxing history in Alvarez title fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/crawford-chases-boxing-history-in-alvarez-title-fight/): Terrence Crawford is jumping two weights to fight Canelo Alvarez to unify the super middleweight belts on Saturday.
- [“Difficult to calculate” Trump’s red line for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/difficult-to-calculate-trumps-red-line-for-israel/): Ori Goldberg on Israel’s relationship with the US and where Trump’s red lines might be, and whether they’re likely to be
- [‘Show of humiliation’ as Israeli army lays siege to West Bank’s Tulkarem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/show-of-humiliation-as-israeli-army-lays-siege-to-west-banks-tulkarem/): Palestinians face mass arrests, displacement in the occupied territory as Netanyahu pushes settlement expansion.
- [Islamophobic incidents in Australia ‘skyrocketed’ since Israel’s Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/islamophobic-incidents-in-australia-skyrocketed-since-israels-gaza-war/): Anti-Muslim incidents in person have increased by 150% – and by 250% online – according to an independent report.
- [Bolsonaro’s guilty verdict – what it means for US-Brazil relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/bolsonaros-guilty-verdict-what-it-means-for-us-brazil-relations/): US President Donald Trump has slammed former president’s trial for attempted coup as a ‘witch-hunt’.
- [After shock Israeli attack on their city, Doha’s residents voice unease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/after-shock-israeli-attack-on-their-city-dohas-residents-voice-unease/): Our correspondent takes in the mood in the Qatari capital after an Israeli attack on a Hamas meeting this week.
- [Panic after Israeli strike on Gaza City home during evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/panic-after-israeli-strike-on-gaza-city-home-during-evacuation/): A Palestinian mother screaming for her son after an Israeli strike targeted their neighbour’s home.
- [Trump says that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been captured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/trump-says-that-suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-has-been-captured/): This is a breaking news story.
- [What Is Gen Z? Why Is It In Focus Amid Nepal Unrest? Their Age Range, Characteristics In 2025 Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/what-is-gen-z-why-is-it-in-focus-amid-nepal-unrest-their-age-range-characteristics-in-2025-explained/): Gen Z is shaping the future with big ideas, challenging old systems, and demanding change.
- ['State Sponsor Of Terror': UN Lawyer Roasts Pakistan For Defending Qatar Against Israeli Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/state-sponsor-of-terror-un-lawyer-roasts-pakistan-for-defending-qatar-against-israeli-attacks/): Pakistan was left embarrassed at the United Nations after it interrupted UN human rights lawyer, Hillel Neuer, who was calling Qatar for “harbouring terrorists”.
- [Sushila Karki To Be Made Nepal PM Today? Exclusive From Sources On How It May Be Done](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/sushila-karki-to-be-made-nepal-pm-today-exclusive-from-sources-on-how-it-may-be-done/): The Nepal President is looking to work out a solution within the Constitutional framework. Karki will be taken to the upper house of Parliament later, said sources in the country
- [Nepal Police Appeals To Public For Photos, Videos Of Deadly Gen-Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/nepal-police-appeals-to-public-for-photos-videos-of-deadly-gen-z-protests/): Nepal Police urged citizens to share media on the violent Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9.
- [Houthis Claim Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/houthis-claim-attack/): Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Iran-backed group targeted Israel’s Ramon Airport and other military sites. This comes a day after Israeli airstrikes killed 35 people. The Israeli military confirmed intercepting a missile launched from Yemen. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Can't Wear Rose-Tinted Glasses...': Kremlin Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks On Pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/cant-wear-rose-tinted-glasses-kremlin-says-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-on-pause/): Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are paused despite Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts, Kremlin says.
- [Portrait Behind Nepali Army Chief Sparks Monarchy Talk — Who’s In Photo, Its Historical Significance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/portrait-behind-nepali-army-chief-sparks-monarchy-talk-whos-in-photo-its-historical-significance/): Prithvi Narayan Shah was the 18th-century monarch who stitched together dozens of small principalities into what became modern Nepal.
- ['God Is Our Strength': Erika Kirk's Social Media Post Hours Before Husband Charlie Was Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/god-is-our-strength-erika-kirks-social-media-post-hours-before-husband-charlie-was-shot-dead/): Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck during a Utah campus event. Hours before the attack, his wife Erika Kirk had shared Bible verses on X.
- [Iran Says Enriched Nuclear Material 'Under Rubble' of Facilities Hit by US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/iran-says-enriched-nuclear-material-under-rubble-of-facilities-hit-by-us-israel/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said enriched nuclear material remains “under the rubble” of facilities bombed by the US and Israel in June. He noted Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is assessing the stockpile’s condition and accessibility. Findings will later be submitted to the Supreme National Security Council for review. n18oc_crux
- [Ukraine Launches Record Drones At Russia In Massive Overnight Barrage, Moscow Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/ukraine-launches-record-drones-at-russia-in-massive-overnight-barrage-moscow-says/): Russia intercepted 221 Ukrainian drones in a major overnight assault, targeting Bryansk, Smolensk and Lukoil sites.
- [More than 300 South Korean workers return home after US immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/more-than-300-south-korean-workers-return-home-after-us-immigration-raid/): Images of arrested workers in handcuffs and chains have caused outrage over what many see as a betrayal of an ally.
- [Gaza’s worst fear is no longer bombs but ‘humanitarian cities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/12/gazas-worst-fear-is-no-longer-bombs-but-humanitarian-cities/): We, survivors of Israel’s genocidal war, now face an even greater terror.
- [Cricket: Hundreds of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup tickets unsold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/cricket-hundreds-of-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-tickets-unsold/): Fans and experts blame hot weather and lingering tensions between both nations for unusual ticket sales.
- [FBI’s Patel faces US congressional hearings after Kirk death probe missteps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/fbis-patel-faces-us-congressional-hearings-after-kirk-death-probe-missteps/): Fellow conservatives question FBI chief’s qualification to head agency as he braces for Senate and House inquiry.
- [US Must Lead, Tariffs Key To Bringing Putin to Table for Peace: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/us-must-lead-tariffs-key-to-bringing-putin-to-table-for-peace-republican-senator-lindsey-graham/): Through a joint statement released on social media, Graham said he was “very pleased” with Trump’s strong call for coordinated economic action
- [Those Killed In Gen Z Protests Will Be Honoured As Martyrs, Nepal PM Sushila Karki Declares](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/those-killed-in-gen-z-protests-will-be-honoured-as-martyrs-nepal-pm-sushila-karki-declares/): Karki, a 73-year-old former Chief Justice and Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, assumed office just days after a massive youth-led revolt forced the resignation of KP Sharma Oli
- [Crawford beats Alvarez to win boxing’s undisputed super middleweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/crawford-beats-alvarez-to-win-boxings-undisputed-super-middleweight-title/): Crawford becomes first male boxer to win three unified division titles after beating Alvarez by unanimous decision.
- [Political crisis rumbles in Serbia as duelling camps hold parallel rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/political-crisis-rumbles-in-serbia-as-duelling-camps-hold-parallel-rallies/): Antigovernment protests, which broke out more than 10 months ago, show no sign of abating.
- [North Korea slams ‘dangerous’ drills by US, Japan, South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/north-korea-slams-dangerous-drills-by-us-japan-south-korea/): Kim Jo Yong says the upcoming drills ‘will undoubtedly bring about negative consequences’ for Seoul and its allies.
- [Sushila Karki Takes Charge As Nepal's Interim PM, Likely To Expand Cabinet Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/sushila-karki-takes-charge-as-nepals-interim-pm-likely-to-expand-cabinet-today/): Soon after taking charge, Karki convened a meeting with the Chief Secretary and secretaries of all ministries, where she is expected to issue directives on restoring civil services
- [‘Many never woke up’: Quake-hit Afghanistan’s villagers recount destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/many-never-woke-up-quake-hit-afghanistans-villagers-recount-destruction/): Poor farmers in Kunar struggle to rebuild lives as the UN says the August 31 quake affected more than 500,000 people.
- [US Congressman Gregory Meeks EXCLUSIVE: Slams Donald Trump’s Tariffs on India | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/us-congressman-gregory-meeks-exclusive-slams-donald-trumps-tariffs-on-india-world-360/): : In a hard-hitting , US Congressman Gregory Meeks speaks out on Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs against India. Calling them “biased and unfair,” Meeks highlights how Trump’s protectionist policies have hurt not only India’s economy but also American businesses and workers.In this candid conversation with @akankshaswarups, Meeks breaks down the bigger picture—what these tariffs mean […]
- ['Depraved Criminal, Illegal Alien': ICE Wants To Remove Cuban Accused Of Beheading Indian-Origin Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/depraved-criminal-illegal-alien-ice-wants-to-remove-cuban-accused-of-beheading-indian-origin-man/): The Cuban national accused of killing his co-worker at a motel in Dallas, Texas, is reportedly in the US illegally and has admitted to using a machete to kill the victim
- [Gaza safe zones are “concentration camps” where killing continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/gaza-safe-zones-are-concentration-camps-where-killing-continues/): Displaced Gaza resident Ahmed al Najjar describes life in tents under constant fear of bombings despite being safe zones
- [LIVE: Qatar hosts Muslim leaders summit; Israel continues Gaza City attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/live-qatar-hosts-muslim-leaders-summit-israel-continues-gaza-city-attacks/): Qatar is hosting Arab and Muslim leaders to plot a course of action after Israel’s ‘cowardly’ attack on Doha.
- [Netanyahu Goes Rogue? With Doha Strike, Israel Warns That Its 'Long Arm Can Reach Anywhere' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/netanyahu-goes-rogue-with-doha-strike-israel-warns-that-its-long-arm-can-reach-anywhere-4k/): Israel attempted to kill senior members of Hamas in an airstrike in Qatar this week. This led to a sharp escalation that brought the Mideast into the brink of yet another war. This was the first time that Israel struck a close American ally and more importantly one of the primary mediators who is involved […]
- [Nepal BREAKING News: Sushila Karki Becomes First Woman Prime Minister | PM Modi Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/nepal-breaking-news-sushila-karki-becomes-first-woman-prime-minister-pm-modi-reacts/): | becomes Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, leading the interim government. Nepal has made history. In a landmark development, Sushila Karki has become the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal, leading the country’s interim government. This historic move comes at a time of deep political unrest and leadership change in Kathmandu. Karki’s appointment has not […]
- ['Now I Have To Conduct His Last Rites': Mother Of Texas Motel Manager Mourns Son's Demise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/now-i-have-to-conduct-his-last-rites-mother-of-texas-motel-manager-mourns-sons-demise/): Chandra Mouli Nagamalliah was beheaded in front of his wife and son after a dispute over a broken washing machine with a co-worker.
- [Rubio due in Israel to discuss war on Gaza after Israeli strike on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/rubio-due-in-israel-to-discuss-war-on-gaza-after-israeli-strike-on-qatar/): US secretary of state says Trump was ‘not happy’ about the attack, but the incident will not change ties with Israel.
- [Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer Joked 'Doppelganger Did It' On Social Media Hours Before Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/charlie-kirks-suspected-killer-joked-doppelganger-did-it-on-social-media-hours-before-arrest/): Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested as a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing. Hours before arrest, Tyler reacted to the images of “person of interest” shared by FBI.
- ['Mourn Him Or Suffer Consequences': Americans Lose Jobs For 'Disrespecting' Charlie Kirk Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/mourn-him-or-suffer-consequences-americans-lose-jobs-for-disrespecting-charlie-kirk-online/): Several people have been reportedly subjected to online abuse or seen their offices flooded with calls demanding they be fired.
- [China Warns Philippines Over South China Sea ‘Provocations’ As US Vows Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/china-warns-philippines-over-south-china-sea-provocations-as-us-vows-support/): The PLA added that its troops would continue to defend China’s sovereignty in the region and dismissed outside involvement as pointless
- [Elon Musk Calls For Fightback At London Anti-Immigration Rally: 'Violence Is Coming To You'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/elon-musk-calls-for-fightback-at-london-anti-immigration-rally-violence-is-coming-to-you/): Elon Musk called for the ouster of the British government, saying that the destruction of Britain is now rapidly accelerating with massive uncontrolled migration.
- [Romania reports drone incursion during Russian attack on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/romania-reports-drone-incursion-during-russian-attack-on-ukraine/): Romania scrambles fighter jets as Poland also deploys aircraft over threat of a drone attack.
- [Tommy Robinson: Man Behind London’s Anti-Immigration Rally That Drew Over A Lakh On Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/tommy-robinson-man-behind-londons-anti-immigration-rally-that-drew-over-a-lakh-on-streets/): Over 1 lakh participated in Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in London, one of the UK’s largest right-wing demonstrations.
- ['Best Peace, Security Record': China On Trump's 100% Tariff Call, Says It 'Doesn't Plan Wars'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/best-peace-security-record-china-on-trumps-100-tariff-call-says-it-doesnt-plan-wars/): During a state visit to Slovenia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said war cannot solve problems and sanctions will only complicate them
- ['Forgive The Inexcusable': Charlie Kirk's Old X Post Resurfaces After Tyler Robinson's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/forgive-the-inexcusable-charlie-kirks-old-x-post-resurfaces-after-tyler-robinsons-arrest/): 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested by FBI for allegedly killing conservative activist and Trump’s ally Charlie Kirk.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,298](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1298/): Here are the key events on day 1,298 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Clashes Erupt As Over 1 Lakh Join Anti-Migrant Rally In London; 26 Cops Injured, 25 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/clashes-erupt-as-over-1-lakh-join-anti-migrant-rally-in-london-26-cops-injured-25-arrested/): Officers were punched, kicked, and struck with bottles, forcing reinforcements with riot shields and helmets to be deployed
- ['Horrific, Time To Restore Rule Of Law': Vivek Ramaswamy On Beheading Of Motel Manager In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/horrific-time-to-restore-rule-of-law-vivek-ramaswamy-on-beheading-of-motel-manager-in-texas/): Ramaswamy mentioned that the accused, who is a Cuban citizen, was released despite having a criminal history.
- ['Completely Safe': Nepal Assures Safety, Urges Tourists To Return After Days Of Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/completely-safe-nepal-assures-safety-urges-tourists-to-return-after-days-of-unrest/): Days after Gen Z protests in Nepal, the country is now urging tourists to return.
- ['Very Proud': Trump Appreciates Kash Patel After FBI Arrests Charlie Kirk's Murder Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/very-proud-trump-appreciates-kash-patel-after-fbi-arrests-charlie-kirks-murder-suspect/): Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday while addressing an open debate at Utah Valley University.
- [LIVE: Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford – Boxing super middleweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/live-canelo-alvarez-vs-terence-crawford-boxing-super-middleweight-title/): Follow our live build-up ahead of our full text commentary stream of the unification fight between Alvarez and Crawford.
- [19 Pakistani Soldiers, 45 TTP Fighters Killed In Fierce Clashes Near Afghan Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/19-pakistani-soldiers-45-ttp-fighters-killed-in-fierce-clashes-near-afghan-border/): The deadly encounters, which took place over several days, were the result of raids on three TTP hideouts in Pakistan’s restive northwestern provinces
- [Israel attempts to oust Gaza City residents through continuous bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/israel-attempts-to-oust-gaza-city-residents-through-continuous-bombing/): Some 900,000 remain in the city amid reports that some who fled to al-Mawasi found conditions so dire, they moved back.
- [Venezuela condemns US destroyer for hostile occupation of fishing vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/venezuela-condemns-us-destroyer-for-hostile-occupation-of-fishing-vessel/): US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.
- [India vs Pakistan: How teams prepared for heated Asia Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/india-vs-pakistan-how-teams-prepared-for-heated-asia-cup-match/): As teams get ready to take the field, players and staff reveal dressing room chats amid political frenzy.
- [How will Israel’s attack on Doha affect the US and Gulf states?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/how-will-israels-attack-on-doha-affect-the-us-and-gulf-states/): Qatari PM says strike killing six people is ‘state terrorism’.
- [Far-right groups are doxxing online critics after Charlie Kirk’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/far-right-groups-are-doxxing-online-critics-after-charlie-kirks-death/): Right-wing activists are targeting teachers, workers for critical remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death.
- [Sri Lanka power past Bangladesh at the 2025 Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/sri-lanka-power-past-bangladesh-at-the-2025-asia-cup/): Sri Lanka open their 2025 Asia Cup account with a comprehensive six wicket T20 win against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
- ["Strong Control Over..." Trump To Sanction Russia Only If NATO Nations Put High Tariffs On China |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/strong-control-over-trump-to-sanction-russia-only-if-nato-nations-put-high-tariffs-on-china-4k/): Poland on Sept. 13 initiated military aviation ops citing a drone threat at the Ukrainian border, days after tensions skyrocketed after Russian drones breached Polish airspace In a statement, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said that both Polish and allied aircraft are operating in its airspace at high state of readinessWhile Poland […]
- ["Send Them Home" Londoners Rally at Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" Anti-Immigration March | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/send-them-home-londoners-rally-at-tommy-robinsons-unite-the-kingdom-anti-immigration-march-4k/): A significant “free speech” rally, spearheaded by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drew over 100,000 people in London, countered by anti-racism protests. The killing of Charlie Kirk is being used by Tommy Robinson to mobilize support before what is expected to be Britain’s largest far-right rally in decades n18oc_crux
- [Vatican Preps For First-Of-Its-Kind Concert Featuring Nobel Laureates, Artists And AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/vatican-preps-for-first-of-its-kind-concert-featuring-nobel-laureates-artists-and-ai/): The Vatican is preparing for a first-of-its-kind concert in St Peter’s Square, directed by American singer Pharrell Williams and celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
- [Donald Trump To Visit UK On Sept 16-18, Set To Meet King Charles At Windsor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/donald-trump-to-visit-uk-on-sept-16-18-set-to-meet-king-charles-at-windsor/): Donald Trump and Melania Trump will visit the UK September 16-18, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
- ['Intentionally Launched': Marco Rubio Slams Russia's Drone Incursion Into Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/intentionally-launched-marco-rubio-slams-russias-drone-incursion-into-poland/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Russian drones entering Polish airspace as unacceptable, noting it is unclear if the incursion was intentional.
- [Pakistan’s Proxy Revival: Lashkar-e-Taiba Rebuilding Headquarters After Indian Air Force Strike | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/pakistans-proxy-revival-lashkar-e-taiba-rebuilding-headquarters-after-indian-air-force-strike-exclusive/): An intelligence dossier seen by CNN-News18 reveals the intricate timeline and state complicity behind the rebuild
- [Explosion At Cafe In Spain's Capital Madrid Injures 21; Cause Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/explosion-at-cafe-in-spains-capital-madrid-injures-21-cause-unknown/): Vallecas cafe explosion in Madrid injures 21, with three in serious condition.
- [Over 100,000 attend London rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/over-100000-attend-london-rally-led-by-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson/): Cofounder of anti-Islamist EDL says rally is for free speech, as protesters attack police and antiracism campaigners.
- [Sushila Karki Was Nearly Impeached As Nepal Chief Justice Because Of This Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/sushila-karki-was-nearly-impeached-as-nepal-chief-justice-because-of-this-reason/): During her tenure as Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court from July 2016 to June 2017, she faced an impeachment motion against her.
- ['No Body Part Spared': Chinese Siblings Die After Being Stung Over 1,000 Times By Wasps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/no-body-part-spared-chinese-siblings-die-after-being-stung-over-1000-times-by-wasps/): In China’s Yunnan, two children died after a yellow-legged hornet attack. Beekeeper Li was charged with negligent homicide, prompting a regional ban on hornet farming.
- [Kim to Bolster Nuclear and Military Arsenal as US F-16s "Super Squadron" Close in on Pyongyang | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/kim-to-bolster-nuclear-and-military-arsenal-as-us-f-16s-super-squadron-close-in-on-pyongyang-4k/): Kim Jong Un said North Korea will unveil a policy to boost its nuclear arsenal and conventional forces at an upcoming key ruling party meeting, state media reportedKim made the remark while visiting weapons research facilities this week, according to the state-run Korean Central News AgencyKim also emphasised the need to “modernise” the country’s conventional […]
- [Charlie Kirk’s Widow Erika Weeps Over His Casket In Heart-Wrenching Moment: ‘No Idea What…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirks-widow-erika-weeps-over-his-casket-in-heart-wrenching-moment-no-idea-what/): Erika shared a series of pictures and videos from the final goodbye, in which she can be seen crying and rubbing, kissing, and holding Charlie’s hand for the one last time.
- ['Blue Zone' Diet: Why This Luxury Resort In Costa Rica Is Attracting Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/blue-zone-diet-why-this-luxury-resort-in-costa-rica-is-attracting-americans/): Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica boasts lifespans around 85 years, linked to natural diets and strong community bonds.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Israel’s Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/global-sumud-flotilla-sets-sail-from-tunisia-to-break-israels-gaza-siege/): Activists from 40 countries sail from Tunisia to defy Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
- [Ronaldo headlines former Premier League stars in Asian Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/ronaldo-headlines-former-premier-league-stars-in-asian-champions-league/): The Asian Champions League begins on Monday, elevated by a host of star names, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
- [Poland Scrambles Military Jets Over Drone Threat At Ukraine Border, Airport Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/poland-scrambles-military-jets-over-drone-threat-at-ukraine-border-airport-closed/): Tensions escalated after 19 Russian drones breached Polish airspace earlier this week. Condemning the “reckless” act, NATO announced a new defence mission for its eastern flank.
- [Posting Nude Photos ‘Part Of Her Job’: Colombian Court Tells Meta Over Porn Actress Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/posting-nude-photos-part-of-her-job-colombian-court-tells-meta-over-porn-actress-ban/): Colombia’s Constitutional Court ordered Meta to revise Instagram policies after arbitrarily shutting down Esperanza Gomez’s account.
- [Kash Patel Live-Tweeted Charlie Kirk Suspect Updates While Dining At New York Restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/kash-patel-live-tweeted-charlie-kirk-suspect-updates-while-dining-at-new-york-restaurant/): FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for posting updates on Charlie Kirk’s murder while dining at a New York restaurant.
- [Zelensky Asserts Putin’s Eastern Offensive has “Failed”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/zelensky-asserts-putins-eastern-offensive-has-failed/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the YES (Yalta European Strategy) conference in Kyiv, stated that Russia’s eastern offensive has “failed.” He emphasized Ukraine’s resilience and the strong defensive efforts along the frontline, showcasing the country’s continued determination in the face of aggression. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video: Tens of thousands march in rival London protests over immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/video-tens-of-thousands-march-in-rival-london-protests-over-immigration/): Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in London on Saturday for an anti-immigration rally.
- [Zohran Mamdani Says He Would Order Netanyahu’s Arrest In New York If Elected Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/zohran-mamdani-says-he-would-order-netanyahus-arrest-in-new-york-if-elected-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu in New York over ICC charges, sparking controversy.
- [Israel wants us to evacuate al-Shifa Hospital again to kill hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/israel-wants-us-to-evacuate-al-shifa-hospital-again-to-kill-hope/): But we will persist as long as we can to keep this crucial lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza City going.
- [Trump urges NATO countries to halt Russia oil purchases before US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/trump-urges-nato-countries-to-halt-russia-oil-purchases-before-us-sanctions/): The US president said it was ‘shocking’ that members of the alliance continue to buy Russian oil.
- [Iran considers nuclear inspection access, urges action against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/iran-considers-nuclear-inspection-access-urges-action-against-israel/): Iran says national security council must greenlight any inspections, now limited only to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
- [US officials meet Taliban in Kabul to discuss Americans held in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/us-officials-meet-taliban-in-kabul-to-discuss-americans-held-in-afghanistan/): The reported visit follows one in March 2025 which led to the release of a US citizen held for more than two years.
- [Rafale Bolster Polish Air Space as Poles “Prepare for War”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/rafale-bolster-polish-air-space-as-poles-prepare-for-war/): Amid growing fears of Russian aggression, Polish civilians near the Russian border are digging trenches and enrolling in voluntary military training. Thousands across Poland are joining efforts to bolster national defense as the army strengthens its ranks with both professional and civilian personnel. In support, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on September 11 the deployment […]
- [London Streets Fill With Anti-Immigration Protests And Anti-Racism Counter March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/london-streets-fill-with-anti-immigration-protests-and-anti-racism-counter-march/): Tens of thousands marched in London for Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest, facing a Stand Up to Racism counter-rally.
- [After F-35 Fighters, Trump Sends Armed US MQ-9 Reaper Drones To The Caribbean, Venezuela Panics | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/after-f-35-fighters-trump-sends-armed-us-mq-9-reaper-drones-to-the-caribbean-venezuela-panics-4k/): Unclassified satellite imagery revealed two MQ-9 Reaper drones stationed at Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, as per an X post by MT AndersonThe long-endurance drones, equipped with advanced sensors, are regarded as key assets for counter-narcotics missions and maritime surveillanceThe Venezuelan President urged reservists, militiamen and young Venezuelans to partake in […]
- [Zakir Naik Hospitalised In Malaysia With Possibly 'Incurable Viral Illness': Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/zakir-naik-hospitalised-in-malaysia-with-possibly-incurable-viral-illness-sources-to-news18/): Sources suggest that the case is being deliberately kept under wraps due to its religious, political, and diplomatic sensitivities
- [What Did Pakistan Do To Osama Bin Laden's Wives? Ex-Presidential Aide Reveals Shocking Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/what-did-pakistan-do-to-osama-bin-ladens-wives-ex-presidential-aide-reveals-shocking-details/): According to Farhatullah Babar, former spokesperson of ex-President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan’s authorities took bin Laden’s wives into custody immediately after his killing
- [‘One of us’, Utah governor’s remark on Charlie Kirk suspect criticised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/one-of-us-utah-governors-remark-on-charlie-kirk-suspect-criticised/): Utah governor was criticised after he said he prayed that the man suspected of shooting Kirk “wouldn’t be one of us.”
- [Syria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/syrias-oil-heartland-poisoned-by-decades-of-war-neglect-and-inaction/): War and neglect have turned Deir Az Zor’s oilfields into rivers of carcinogenic waste seeping into Syrian soil.
- [Erika Kirk Says Charlie’s ‘Killer Has No Idea What He Has Just Ignited’, Issues ‘Battle Cry’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/erika-kirk-says-charlies-killer-has-no-idea-what-he-has-just-ignited-issues-battle-cry-4k/): The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has vowed to continue his work through the right-wing movement he founded as she spoke in public for the first time since his assassination. An emotional Erika Kirk paid tribute to her husband on Sept. 13 from Phoenix, Arizona, just two days after he was fatally shot. Kirk’s […]
- [Charlie Kirk Was Warned He Would Be ‘100% Killed’ Before Fatal Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/charlie-kirk-was-warned-he-would-be-100-killed-before-fatal-shooting/): Security expert Kris Herzog had warned Charlie Kirk of grave danger before the assassination.
- [Attack on Qatar: Israel’s ever-expanding war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/attack-on-qatar-israels-ever-expanding-war/): A wrecking ball out of control – Israel’s attack on Doha sends tremors around the world.
- [Pakistani raids near Afghan border kill 12 soldiers, 35 fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/pakistani-raids-near-afghan-border-kill-12-soldiers-35-fighters/): Military confirms deadly operations in Bajaur and South Waziristan amid rising attacks by the Pakistan Taliban.
- [Overnight Israeli attack on residential building in Gaza sparks fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/overnight-israeli-attack-on-residential-building-in-gaza-sparks-fires/): Israeli forces bombed a residential building causing fires in an intense night of Israeli strikes on Gaza City.
- [Israeli bomb drops during Al Jazeera reporter’s live](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/israeli-bomb-drops-during-al-jazeera-reporters-live/): The sound of an Israeli bomb interrupted Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud during a live broadcast.
- [Myanmar's Military Junta Bombs Schools In Rakhine, Sleeping Students Among 19 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/myanmars-military-junta-bombs-schools-in-rakhine-sleeping-students-among-19-killed/): According to a statement from the ethnic armed group Arakan Army (AA), the attack occurred just after midnight on Friday, targeting two private high schools in Kyauktaw township
- ['Work Trip With Jesus': Erika Kirk Reveals What She Told Her Kid After Charlie Kirk's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/work-trip-with-jesus-erika-kirk-reveals-what-she-told-her-kid-after-charlie-kirks-murder/): Erika Kirk mourns husband Charlie after his fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. FBI arrested Tyler Robinson. Erika vows to continue his legacy.
- [Nepal Cabinet Likely To Be Formed Tomorrow, Commission To Look Into Violent Gen-Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/nepal-cabinet-likely-to-be-formed-tomorrow-commission-to-look-into-violent-gen-z-protests/): The interim Nepal Cabinet is likely to be formed tomorrow after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as the first female Prime Minister of the country.
- [Kim Goes Nuclear After China Visit? Vows To Make ‘Big Announcement At Party Meeting’ | North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/kim-goes-nuclear-after-china-visit-vows-to-make-big-announcement-at-party-meeting-north-korea/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to advance both the country’s nuclear arsenal and conventional military power, revealing the policy during a visit to a weapons lab. The full policy will be unveiled at an upcoming ruling party meeting. This announcement follows Kim’s recent visit to China, where he met with Chinese President […]
- [‘My village is a graveyard’: Afghans describe devastation after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/my-village-is-a-graveyard-afghans-describe-devastation-after-earthquake/): Thousands have been displaced and many have nowhere to shelter, just weeks before winter hits.
- [Author Stephen King’s Remark On Charlie Kirk Draws Ted Cruz’s Fury: ‘Horrible, Evil, Twisted Liar’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/author-stephen-kings-remark-on-charlie-kirk-draws-ted-cruzs-fury-horrible-evil-twisted-liar/): Author Stephen King and US Senator Ted Cruz clashed online over the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk after the former said he advocated for “stoning gays”.
- [Trump Calls For 50-100% Tariffs On China Until Russia-Ukraine War Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/trump-calls-for-50-100-tariffs-on-china-until-russia-ukraine-war-ends/): Donald Trump urged NATO to impose 50 to 100 percent tariffs on China and halt Russian oil purchases to pressure Moscow.
- [Students among 18 killed in Myanmar strike on Rakhine schools: Armed group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/students-among-18-killed-in-myanmar-strike-on-rakhine-schools-armed-group/): Attack on two private schools in a village kills at least 18 people, most of them students, says the Arakan Army.
- [LIVE: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2025 Asia Cup T20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/live-bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-2025-asia-cup-t20/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream.
- [India’s Modi visits Manipur state two years after ethnic clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/indias-modi-visits-manipur-state-two-years-after-ethnic-clashes/): The northeastern state has been bitterly divided since May 2023 when ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki broke out.
- [Video: Who is Nepal’s new prime minister and what challenges does she face?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/video-who-is-nepals-new-prime-minister-and-what-challenges-does-she-face/): Following deadly protests across Nepal, the country has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim PM.
- [UK Police Probe Rape Of British Sikh Woman As 'Racially Aggravated Assault'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/uk-police-probe-rape-of-british-sikh-woman-as-racially-aggravated-assault/): West Midlands Police investigate the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury.
- [Bangladesh's Yunus Congratulates Nepal Interim PM Sushila Karki: 'As A Longstanding Friend...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/bangladeshs-yunus-congratulates-nepal-interim-pm-sushila-karki-as-a-longstanding-friend/): Sushila Karki took charge as Nepal’s interim PM after violent protests triggered by a social media ban that left 51 dead in Nepal.
- [Widow of Slain Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Vows To ‘Fight On’, FBI Releases Pic of “Shooter” Robinson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/widow-of-slain-trump-ally-charlie-kirk-vows-to-fight-on-fbi-releases-pic-of-shooter-robinson/): Erika Kirk, widow of slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, made her first public statement on September 12, vowing to carry on his mission. She praised her husband as a patriot who “laid down his life for our nation” and declared, “the movement will not die.” That evening, hundreds attended a candlelight vigil in Provo, Utah […]
- [‘Why Pakistan Sheltered Terrorist’: Israel Cites Bin Laden Episode To Defend Qatar Strike At UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/why-pakistan-sheltered-terrorist-israel-cites-bin-laden-episode-to-defend-qatar-strike-at-unsc/): Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon said that if there was no immunity for bin Laden, there can be no immunity for Hamas
- [Nepal Returns To Normalcy Days After Violent Protests As Authorities Lift Curfew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/nepal-returns-to-normalcy-days-after-violent-protests-as-authorities-lift-curfew/): Most areas of the Kathmandu Valley are now free of restrictions, some sensitive zones will remain off-limits to prevent potential protests and maintain order.
- [UC Berkeley shares information on 160 staff, students with US government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/uc-berkeley-shares-information-on-160-staff-students-with-us-government/): Among those listed is feminist philosopher Judith Butler, who likened the move to a ‘practice from the McCarthy era’.
- [Ai Weiwei and the lost backpack: A Chinese exile’s brush with bureaucracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/ai-weiwei-and-the-lost-backpack-a-chinese-exiles-brush-with-bureaucracy/): Artist’s encounter with a railway ‘lost and found’ highlights the difficulties of those forced to leave their countries.
- [US condemns Beijing’s South China Sea ‘nature reserve’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/us-condemns-beijings-south-china-sea-nature-reserve-plan/): China’s plan to build a nature reserve in the Scarborough Shoal brings strong responses from the Philippines and US.
- [Nepal sets March 5 vote, restrictions eased as interim gov’t takes charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/nepal-sets-march-5-vote-restrictions-eased-as-interim-govt-takes-charge/): The Himalayan nation picks its first ever female prime minister to head the interim government after deadly unrest.
- [Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught in US, widow vows to carry on legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-caught-in-us-widow-vows-to-carry-on-legacy/): A 22-year-old Utah man has been arrested and booked for killing the prominent right-wing activist.
- [How Does NATO Plan To Deter Russia? Operation ‘Eastern Sentry’ Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/how-does-nato-plan-to-deter-russia-operation-eastern-sentry-explained/): The operation comes after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, prompting NATO to expand defences across its eastern flank
- [“We Thought We Were Dealing With Civilized People" Qatar PM Lambasts Israel After Doha Strike | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/we-thought-we-were-dealing-with-civilized-people-qatar-pm-lambasts-israel-after-doha-strike-4k/): Qatar’s prime minister criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an exclusive interview with CNN, calling Israel’s attempted assassination of Hamas leaders in Doha “barbaric.” “We were thinking that we are dealing with civilized people,” Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani told CNN’s Becky Anderson. “That’s the way we are dealing […]
- [Sikh Woman Raped In Broad Daylight In UK, Told ‘Go Back To Your Country’ In Racist Abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/13/sikh-woman-raped-in-broad-daylight-in-uk-told-go-back-to-your-country-in-racist-abuse/): The attack, which police are treating as racially aggravated, occurred near Tame Road around 8:30 am last Tuesday, said officials
- [Iran pushes for IAEA resolution as top council backs nuclear inspections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/iran-pushes-for-iaea-resolution-as-top-council-backs-nuclear-inspections/): Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says there will be no inspections if biting UN sanctions are reinstated.
- [Video: Sumud flotilla boats depart Tunisia heading for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/video-sumud-flotilla-boats-depart-tunisia-heading-for-gaza/): The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza has sailed out of Tunisia. Al Jazeera’s Hassan Massoud is on board one of the vessels.
- [Qatar Blasts US ‘Double Standards’? Seeks ‘Punishment’ For Israel, Trump Stops Short Of Rebuke | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/qatar-blasts-us-double-standards-seeks-punishment-for-israel-trump-stops-short-of-rebuke-4k/): Qatar’s prime minister urged the international community on Sunday (Sept. 14) to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, speaking on the eve of an emergency summit called in response to an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha.The deadly attack — carried out by one US ally on the territory of another — […]
- [Russia Denies Drone Incursion In Romania, Calls It 'Deliberate Provocation' By Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russia-denies-drone-incursion-in-romania-calls-it-deliberate-provocation-by-ukraine/): Russia called the drone incursion in Romania’s airspace provocation by Ukraine. Ambassador Vladimir Lipayev said Romania’s accusation was unfounded.
- [Union Minister Rijiju On India-Pak Clash Says 'Not A Bilateral Game Between India And Pakistan'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/union-minister-rijiju-on-india-pak-clash-says-not-a-bilateral-game-between-india-and-pakistan/): | Union Minister Rijiju On India-Pak Clash Says ‘Not A Bilateral Game Between India And Pak’Frm Indian Cricketer Madan Lal Talks to CNN-News18 n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘We Gave Karki Nepal PM Post, Can Take It Away Too’: Exclusive On Midnight Protest Amid Power Tussle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/we-gave-karki-nepal-pm-post-can-take-it-away-too-exclusive-on-midnight-protest-amid-power-tussle/): Members of the Gen Z faction led by Sudan Gurung gathered outside the PM’s official residence in Baluwatar, chanting slogans against the appointment of Om Prakash Aryal
- [Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46 in Manchester home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/boxing-legend-ricky-hatton-dies-at-46-in-manchester-home/): Fans grieve the loss of a fighter whose spirit transcended the confines of boxing.
- [China Deploys Military Veterans In Kindergartens And Schools In Tibet: Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/china-deploys-military-veterans-in-kindergartens-and-schools-in-tibet-exclusive/): The pilot programme, which began with 13 veterans stationed at seven schools in Nagchu, represents Beijing’s most direct militarisation yet of Tibetan education
- [UK Aristocrat, Convicted Rapist Partner Face Jail For Manslaughter Of Newborn Daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/uk-aristocrat-convicted-rapist-partner-face-jail-for-manslaughter-of-newborn-daughter/): Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested in Brighton after a seven-week nationwide manhunt in early 2023 during which they spent time sheltering in a tent.
- [World News Live Updates: Japan And South Korea Clash At UN Over Wartime Sexual Slavery Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/world-news-live-updates-japan-and-south-korea-clash-at-un-over-wartime-sexual-slavery-issue/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [South Korea hosts US, Japan for joint air and naval exercise Freedom Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/south-korea-hosts-us-japan-for-joint-air-and-naval-exercise-freedom-edge/): North Korea has criticised the trilateral military drills as a ‘reckless show of strength’.
- [Simbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/simbu-from-tanzania-wins-marathon-gold-in-historic-photo-finish/): Alphonce Felix Simbu made history by becoming the first Tanzanian to win a global title at a major athletic event.
- [Video: Qatari PM condemns Israeli attack ahead of emergency summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/video-qatari-pm-condemns-israeli-attack-ahead-of-emergency-summit/): The Qatari PM was at an emergency international summit to discuss a joint response after the Israeli attack in Doha.
- [Russia Flexes Military Muscle At NATO Border? ‘Fires’ Ural Missile With ‘Bal’ During “Zapad” Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russia-flexes-military-muscle-at-nato-border-fires-ural-missile-with-bal-during-zapad-drills/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [A Royal Welcome For Donald Trump, Again: What Does Britain Stand To Gain? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/a-royal-welcome-for-donald-trump-again-what-does-britain-stand-to-gain-explained/): As Trump enjoys royal pomp, Keir Starmer hopes the visit delivers trade wins and investment headlines big enough to offset scandals, protests and questions over his leadership
- [Live: 6-year-old twins among Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/live-6-year-old-twins-among-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): Israeli attacks on civilians and infrastructure continue across Gaza as Qatar hosts Muslim, Arab world leaders.
- [The Pitt wins best TV drama Emmy, as war on Gaza echoes at ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/the-pitt-wins-best-tv-drama-emmy-as-war-on-gaza-echoes-at-ceremony/): Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder, also an Emmy winner, calls for a free Palestine in her acceptance speech.
- [New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/new-york-governor-hochul-endorses-zohran-mamdani-for-mayor-amid-poll-surge/): Kathy Hochul’s nod comes after Trump described Mamdani’s 22-point lead in polls as a ‘rebellion against bad candidates’.
- [‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/more-egalitarian-how-nepals-gen-z-used-gaming-app-discord-to-pick-pm/): It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.
- [India And Pakistan Players Did Not Exchange Customary Handshakes After Their Asia Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/india-and-pakistan-players-did-not-exchange-customary-handshakes-after-their-asia-cup-2025/): India and Pakistan players did not exchange customary handshakes after their Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai | Captain Suryakumar Yadav on Handshake ‘boycott’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Why The London Rally Signals Global Anti-Immigration Surge, Should Indians Be Concerned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/why-the-london-rally-signals-global-anti-immigration-surge-should-indians-be-concerned/): The ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally showed how rapidly anti-immigration sentiment can be mobilised, and how transnational support can amplify a local protest into a global talking point
- [Pakistan captain Salman Agha skips presentation after India refuse handshakes with Pakistan players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/pakistan-captain-salman-agha-skips-presentation-after-india-refuse-handshakes-with-pakistan-players/): | Pakistan captain Salman Agha skips presentation after India refuse handshakes with Pakistan players n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Lula defends Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not on table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/lula-defends-bolsonaro-verdict-tells-trump-brazils-democracy-not-on-table/): In NYT op-ed, Lula praises ‘historic’ sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.
- ['Erasing Evil': US Senator Ted Cruz Paints Over Hateful Graffiti On Charlie Kirk In Houston](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/erasing-evil-us-senator-ted-cruz-paints-over-hateful-graffiti-on-charlie-kirk-in-houston/): US Senator Ted Cruz personally painted over hateful graffiti on a Houston freeway that targeted Charlie Kirk. Sharing the act on X, Cruz posted a video captioned “erasing evil”.
- [Who Was Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah? Indian-Origin Motel Manager Beheaded In Texas By Co-worker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/who-was-chandra-mouli-nagamallaiah-indian-origin-motel-manager-beheaded-in-texas-by-co-worker/): Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah hailed from Karnataka. Before settling in Dallas, he used to live in San Antonio.
- [Records Burnt, Walls Fallen: Nepal’s Supreme Court Restarts In Tents After Gen Z Uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/records-burnt-walls-fallen-nepals-supreme-court-restarts-in-tents-after-gen-z-uprising/): The white tents, named Supreme Court Nepal, were built in the courtyard of the charred complex, where staff met petitioners and issued new hearing dates
- [Toronto Teacher Suspended For Showing Charlie Kirk's Shooting Video To Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/toronto-teacher-suspended-for-showing-charlie-kirks-shooting-video-to-students/): A Toronto teacher was suspended for showing a Charlie Kirk shooting video to 10-11 year old students. He also gave a hate speech in front of the children.
- [Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder has ‘leftist ideology’, Utah governor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/suspect-in-charlie-kirks-murder-has-leftist-ideology-utah-governor-says/): Governor Spencer Cox says the 22-year-old suspect spent time in ‘dark places’ online. 
- ['Be Very Careful': Trump Cautions Netanyahu Against Attacking Qatar, Calls It 'Great US Ally'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/be-very-careful-trump-cautions-netanyahu-against-attacking-qatar-calls-it-great-us-ally/): Donald Trump cautioned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against targeting Qatar, calling it ‘a very great ally’ of the US. He also praised Qatar’s Emir as ‘a wonderful person’.
- [‘We Welcome Them’: Trump Backs Foreign Workers After Raid Prompts S Korea Investment Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/we-welcome-them-trump-backs-foreign-workers-after-raid-prompts-s-korea-investment-warning/): The post came as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung issued a warning over the crackdown, saying that Korean businesses may reconsider direct investments in the United States.
- ['May Let It Die': Trump Says TikTok’s US Ban Depends On China As September 17 Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/may-let-it-die-trump-says-tiktoks-us-ban-depends-on-china-as-september-17-deadline-nears/): Trump acknowledged TikTok’s role in helping him connect with younger voters during the 2024 Presidential campaign
- [India Vs Pakistan Highlights Asia Cup 2025: IND Cruise To Huge 7-Wicket Win | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/india-vs-pakistan-highlights-asia-cup-2025-ind-cruise-to-huge-7-wicket-win-news18/): India erupts in nationwide celebrations after a stunning victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. Fans across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad took to the streets waving flags, bursting fireworks, and cheering Team India’s dominant performance. Watch incredible scenes of joy, crowd reactions, and street celebrations in this special post-match coverage. n18oc_worldNews18 […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,299](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1299/): Here are the key events on day 1,299 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Not Tough Enough': Trump Urges More EU Sanctions On Russia To Match US Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/not-tough-enough-trump-urges-more-eu-sanctions-on-russia-to-match-us-pressure/): Trump said he was willing to impose further restrictions himself but insisted that the EU “toughen up” its stance to match Washington’s pressure. 
- ['Time For Being Soft On Illegal Immigrants Over': Trump On Indian-Origin Man's Killer In Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/time-for-being-soft-on-illegal-immigrants-over-trump-on-indian-origin-mans-killer-in-cuba/): Donald Trump condemned the beheading of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, by an illegal immigrant from Cuba. He vowed the accused would face first-degree murder charges.
- [India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match hit by ‘no handshake’ controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-match-hit-by-no-handshake-controversy/): Indian captain Yadav and his squad did not indulge in the customary post-match handshakes with Pakistan.
- [Is there any prospect of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/is-there-any-prospect-of-ending-russias-war-in-ukraine/): Can Trump fulfil his promise of ending the war, or is the conflict proving more complex than expected?
- [Israel flattens more Gaza towers as strikes kill 53 and famine toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/israel-flattens-more-gaza-towers-as-strikes-kill-53-and-famine-toll-rises/): ‘Another sleepless night’ in Gaza City as Israel intensifies assault, and Doha summit condemns Israel for Qatar strike
- [Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/global-sumud-flotilla-sets-sail-from-tunisia-to-break-gaza-blockade/): Departure of the flotilla from Tunisia to Gaza was delayed due to logistical issues.
- [Father reunited with family in Sudan after Al Jazeera news report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/father-reunited-with-family-in-sudan-after-al-jazeera-news-report/): Fatma Ali and her children find hope after reuniting with husband and father Shamoun Idris amid war in Sudan.
- [India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Asia Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/india-beat-pakistan-by-seven-wickets-in-asia-cup-2025/): Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian spinners star in the Group A cricket fixture in Dubai.
- [Spain’s Vuelta cycling finale abandoned after pro-Palestine protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/spains-vuelta-cycling-finale-abandoned-after-pro-palestine-protests/): Pro-Palestine demonstrators have repeatedly targeted the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team during the race in Spain.
- [Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/former-boxing-world-champion-ricky-hatton-dies-aged-46/): British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has died at 46, sparking tributes from across sport.
- [Trump's Brush With Death And Charlie Kirk's Killing: Eerie Similarities Between Two Shootings | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/trumps-brush-with-death-and-charlie-kirks-killing-eerie-similarities-between-two-shootings-4k/): President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination bid in July 2024 while he was campaigning in Pennsylvania during the presidential election. More than a year later one of his close ally Charlie Kirk, a prominent American right wing voice, was shot dead at a university campus while addressing an open-air public gathering. In both cases, […]
- [Foreign doctors say Israel systematically targeting Gaza’s children: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/foreign-doctors-say-israel-systematically-targeting-gazas-children-report/): Medics returning from Gaza say Israel deliberately targeting children with sniper, drone fire, Dutch newspaper reports.
- [Haaland runs rampant as Man City beat Man United 3-0 in Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/haaland-runs-rampant-as-man-city-beat-man-united-3-0-in-premier-league/): City dominate the Manchester, England derby, as Erling Haaland grabs a brace after Phil Foden opens the scoring.
- [Qatar PM blasts Israel, appreciates Arab, Islamic support ahead of summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/qatar-pm-blasts-israel-appreciates-arab-islamic-support-ahead-of-summit/): Arab-Islamic summit on Monday show of solidarity with Qatar after Israeli attacks on Doha last week.
- [UK Police Vow 'Further Arrests' After Violence At Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" Rally | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/uk-police-vow-further-arrests-after-violence-at-tommy-robinsons-unite-the-kingdom-rally-4k/): UK PM Keir Starmer said his country will not tolerate people feeling intimidated, after a large far-right protest on Sept. 13 was marked by battles with policeStarmer vowed that Britain will “never surrender” to far-right protesters who use the flag as cover for violence and to instil fearStarmer’s remarks came after more than 150,000 people […]
- [Haryana Man Dies In US Truck Explosion, Family Awaits DNA Confirmation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/haryana-man-dies-in-us-truck-explosion-family-awaits-dna-confirmation/): Amit Kumar from Karnal died in Arkansas after his truck exploded. DNA confirmation is pending.
- [Another First For Nepal: Sabita Bhandari Appointed 1st Female Attorney General Under PM Karki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/another-first-for-nepal-sabita-bhandari-appointed-1st-female-attorney-general-under-pm-karki/): Bhandari’s appointment was made by Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of the interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki
- [Kid Bolts For Safety As Israel Levels Gaza Tower Amid US Secy Of State Rubio's Visit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/kid-bolts-for-safety-as-israel-levels-gaza-tower-amid-us-secy-of-state-rubios-visit-watch/): Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City as IDF intensifies attacks. Marco Rubio visits Israel for talks with PM Netanyahu amid rising conflict and humanitarian crisis.
- [Tehran Warns E3 on Snapback Sanctions, Asserts "Hostile Action Will Trigger NPT Withdrawal" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/tehran-warns-e3-on-snapback-sanctions-asserts-hostile-action-will-trigger-npt-withdrawal-4k/): Citing the recent strikes on Qatar, senior Iranian officials are pressing for a unified Muslim military front as the OIC* convenes an emergency summit in Qatar on Sept. 15 Mohsen Rezaei, member of Iran’s Expediency Council, warned that Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iraq could face future Israeli attacks if the OIC fails to act decisively“The […]
- [‘Gun Deaths Worth It’: What Charlie Kirk Really Said — And Why It Matters Now | Utah | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/gun-deaths-worth-it-what-charlie-kirk-really-said-and-why-it-matters-now-utah-us-news-4k/): Before his assassination in Utah, conservative activist and political commentator Charlie Kirk made headlines for declaring that “some gun deaths are worth it” in defense of the Second Amendment. Now, following his own death by gunfire, that statement is being re-examined with fresh urgency. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Can Do Better’: Nadella Says Microsoft Must Rebuild Employee Trust Amid Layoffs, RTO Mandate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/can-do-better-nadella-says-microsoft-must-rebuild-employee-trust-amid-layoffs-rto-mandate/): Nadella’s remarks came during an internal meeting with staff on Thursday, where concerns about company culture and employee morale were raised
- [Ukraine Strikes One Of Russia's Largest Oil Refinery In Massive Drone Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/ukraine-strikes-one-of-russias-largest-oil-refinery-in-massive-drone-attack-video/): The Kirishi facility, also known as Kirishinefteorgsintez (KINEF), is among Russia’s top two refineries
- [More Middle East mayhem amid unconditional US support for Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/more-middle-east-mayhem-amid-unconditional-us-support-for-israel/): US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza.
- [Starmer says UK will ‘never surrender’ flag to far-right protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/starmer-says-uk-will-never-surrender-flag-to-far-right-protesters/): Antifascist campaign group Hope Not Hate condemns speeches at Saturday’s rally in London as ‘extremely disturbing’.
- [Attacking Qatar shows Israel doesn’t want a Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/attacking-qatar-shows-israel-doesnt-want-a-gaza-ceasefire/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu keeps changing position on a Gaza ceasefire, using different ploys to keep the war going.
- [Charlie Kirk's Assassin Silent On Motive, Refusing To Cooperative With Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/charlie-kirks-assassin-silent-on-motive-refusing-to-cooperative-with-probe/): Utah Gov. Cox said Tyler Robinson, suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing, had left-leaning views and was influenced by radical online content.
- [Are weddings a financial nightmare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/are-weddings-a-financial-nightmare/): Today on The Stream: Weddings used to be about the couple; now they’re about the content. 
- ['Won't Stand For Assault': UK PM Condemns Far‑Right Anti-Immigration Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/wont-stand-for-assault-uk-pm-condemns-far%e2%80%91right-anti-immigration-protests/): Starmer’s statement came as clashes broke out during the rally, with police reporting 25 arrests and 26 officers injured, including four seriously
- ['Won't Even Buy Our Corn...': US Commerce Secretary Warns India Of 'Tough Times' Over Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/wont-even-buy-our-corn-us-commerce-secretary-warns-india-of-tough-times-over-tariffs/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick launched a new attack on India’s trade policies, saying it sells everything to the United States but closes its market to American goods.
- [Australia Eyes Long-Range Strike Power Boost with $12bn Nuke Sub Hub Amid China's Pacific Threat |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/australia-eyes-long-range-strike-power-boost-with-12bn-nuke-sub-hub-amid-chinas-pacific-threat-4k/): Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said on Sept. 14 The investment is to be spent over a decade to transform a shipbuilding and maintenance precinct in Perth, Western Australia, Defence Minister Richard Marles saidThe government is investing in […]
- [China Makes TikTok’s Survival In US A Precondition As Madrid Trade Talks Begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/china-makes-tiktoks-survival-in-us-a-precondition-as-madrid-trade-talks-begin/): China and US officials, met in Madrid to discuss trade, tariffs, and TikTok, with talks at Palacio de Santa Cruz amid ongoing economic tensions.
- [‘Hands Off Our Grandma’: Protests In US After Elderly Punjabi Woman Held In Immigration Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/hands-off-our-grandma-protests-in-us-after-elderly-punjabi-woman-held-in-immigration-raid/): Harjit Kaur was taken into custody by ICE on September 8 in San Francisco and transferred the next day to the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield
- [Far-right activists are pressuring employers to fire Charlie Kirk critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/far-right-activists-are-pressuring-employers-to-fire-charlie-kirk-critics/): People in the US are being fired from their jobs for making remarks perceived as critical of slain Charlie Kirk.
- [Marc Marquez wins San Marino MotoGP to close in on world championship title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/marc-marquez-wins-san-marino-motogp-to-close-in-on-world-championship-title/): Marquez’s latest victory means he can clinch a seventh MotoGP world title at the next race in Japan in a fortnight.
- [NATO Allies Scramble Jets After Romania Reports Russian Drone Violation Over Its Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/nato-allies-scramble-jets-after-romania-reports-russian-drone-violation-over-its-airspace/): Alongside Romania, Poland on Saturday also deployed helicopters and aircraft as Russian drones struck areas close to its border
- ['Attempts To Harm Ties With India Will Fail,' Says Russia Amid Trump's Tariff Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/attempts-to-harm-ties-with-india-will-fail-says-russia-amid-trumps-tariff-charge/): The Russian Foreign Ministry praised India for continuing its cooperation with Moscow despite pressure from US President Donald Trump via tariffs.
- ['People Honk, Throw Bottles': Sikh Truckers In US Face Abuse After Fatal Florida Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/people-honk-throw-bottles-sikh-truckers-in-us-face-abuse-after-fatal-florida-crash/): The Florida crash, involving Harjinder Singh, has led to increased scrutiny and harassment of Sikh truck drivers in the US, sparking fears of a driver shortage.
- [US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses with Netanyahu at Western Wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-poses-with-netanyahu-at-western-wall/): Video shows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio posing for photographs while placing a note in the Western Wall
- [This is what Israel has done to Gaza City in the past 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/this-is-what-israel-has-done-to-gaza-city-in-the-past-24-hours/): Israel has systematically bombed homes, residential towers, hospitals, and shelters in Gaza City.
- [Qatar holds Arab-Islamic summit in Doha to agree response to Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/qatar-holds-arab-islamic-summit-in-doha-to-agree-response-to-israeli-strike/): Arab and Islamic foreign ministers are gathering in Doha after Israel’s unprecedented missile strikes on Qatar that kill
- [Ukraine targets key Russian oil refinery as Moscow tests hypersonic missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/ukraine-targets-key-russian-oil-refinery-as-moscow-tests-hypersonic-missile/): Ukraine says it will continue targeting Russian infrastructure delivering troops, fuel and ammunition to front lines.
- [Sushila Karki Takes Oath as Nepal’s Interim PM, Vows to End Corruption After Gen Z Revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/sushila-karki-takes-oath-as-nepals-interim-pm-vows-to-end-corruption-after-gen-z-revolt/): Nepal’s new leader vows to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she begins work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [UK’s far-right leader “blames migrants for economic hardship”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/uks-far-right-leader-blames-migrants-for-economic-hardship/): “But of course, there’s no causal connection between migration and Britain’s current economic woes and its housing…”
- [Putin’s Message To The West? Zircon Missile Strike Demonstrates Russian Supremacy | Ukraine | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/putins-message-to-the-west-zircon-missile-strike-demonstrates-russian-supremacy-ukraine-4k/): In a bold show of strength, Russia has launched its Zircon hypersonic missile during joint military drills with Belarus in the Barents Sea. Fired from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the missile reportedly struck its designated sea target with precision. This comes days after heightened NATO tensions following the Polish drone incursion. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [NATO On Alert: Romania Scrambles F-16s, Eurofighters As Russian Drone Threat Escalates | Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/nato-on-alert-romania-scrambles-f-16s-eurofighters-as-russian-drone-threat-escalates-putin-4k/): Tensions hit a boiling point as Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets and Eurofighters in response to a Russian drone violating NATO airspace near the Ukrainian border. The drone reportedly flew 10 kilometers deep into Romanian territory and remained for over 50 minutes before exiting. President Zelensky has accused Russia of a deliberate provocation, warning that […]
- ['Won't Let Leaders Leave Their Homes': Nepal Gen Z Leader Sudan Gurung In Heated Presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/wont-let-leaders-leave-their-homes-nepal-gen-z-leader-sudan-gurung-in-heated-presser/): Sudan Gurung, 36, was addressing the press while seated with the family of a deceased protester when tensions flared
- [Nepal PM seeks calm, promises to meet protesters’ push to ‘end corruption’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/nepal-pm-seeks-calm-promises-to-meet-protesters-push-to-end-corruption/): Sushila Karki asks country to come together to rebuild in first public statement since becoming interim leader.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/live-manchester-city-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as City host local rivals United at Etihad Stadium.
- [Pakistan Accused Of Diverting Flood Relief Funds To Rebuild Lashkar-e-Taiba HQ | Shehbaz Sharif | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/pakistan-accused-of-diverting-flood-relief-funds-to-rebuild-lashkar-e-taiba-hq-shehbaz-sharif-4k/): Shocking revelations emerge as Pakistan faces serious allegations of diverting international flood relief funds to rebuild the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headquarters in Muridke. Sources reveal that while Pakistan claims to be reconstructing a mosque, intelligence reports warn that the project is a cover-up for restoring a major terrorist hub. Senior terror group leadership is reportedly supervising […]
- [Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protesters scuffled with UK police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/dozens-arrested-after-anti-immigration-protesters-scuffled-with-uk-police/): More than two dozen far-right demonstrators were arrested after scuffling with police and anti-racism counter-protesters
- [Antisemitic, Anti-Israel Theories Circulate Online Hours After Charlie Kirk's Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/antisemitic-anti-israel-theories-circulate-online-hours-after-charlie-kirks-assassination/): According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, a wave of “false narratives” began circulating shortly after Kirk was fatally shot
- [When Rat Is A ‘Hero’ And Reward A Banana: Tanzania’s Unique Way To Sniff Out TB, Landmines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/when-rat-is-a-hero-and-reward-a-banana-tanzanias-unique-way-to-sniff-out-tb-landmines/): How hero rats became front-line responders in Tanzania and beyond
- [Has Israel gone rogue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/has-israel-gone-rogue/): Marc Lamont Hill discusses Israel’s strike on Doha and what it means for Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
- [Nepal Chaos: Kantipur Media Offices Burned Down By Rioters | CNN-News18 At Ground Zero | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/nepal-chaos-kantipur-media-offices-burned-down-by-rioters-cnn-news18-at-ground-zero-4k/): In a shocking escalation of civil unrest, two buildings of Kantipur Media Group — one of Nepal’s leading news networks — were set ablaze by nearly 200 rioters in a violent daylight attack. Moments before torching the media house, the mob also stormed and burned down a nearby police station, leaving chaos in its wake. […]
- [Leaders gather for Arab-Islamic summit in Qatar after Israel’s Doha attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/leaders-gather-for-arab-islamic-summit-in-qatar-after-israels-doha-attack/): Qatar seeks a collective response to Israel, which has attacked several other countries as it pummels Gaza.
- [How the diamond engagement ring was invented – and sold around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/how-the-diamond-engagement-ring-was-invented-and-sold-around-the-world/): The story of the diamond industry is one of monopolies, marketing and a month’s salary or more.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/live-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025/): Follow our live build-up, on-ground updates, score, text and photo commentary stream from the cricket match in Dubai.
- [Palestinians flee Israeli bombing of Gaza City to ‘unknown’ in al-Mawasi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/palestinians-flee-israeli-bombing-of-gaza-city-to-unknown-in-al-mawasi/): As Israel displaces thousands from the north of the enclave, concerns are growing about conditions in the south.
- [Israeli army carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/israeli-army-carries-out-its-latest-ground-incursion-in-southern-syria/): Israel has repeatedly entered Syria since the fall of al-Assad and has carried out air raids across the country.
- [WW3 Incoming? Russia Crosses NATO Line with Poland Drone Attack | Putin | Tusk | Global News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/ww3-incoming-russia-crosses-nato-line-with-poland-drone-attack-putin-tusk-global-news-4k/): Tensions in Eastern Europe have taken a dangerous turn as Russian drones reportedly breached Polish airspace, triggering alarms across NATO member states. With Prime Minister Donald Tusk calling the drone strikes a deliberate act and not a mistake, the incident has escalated into a potential flashpoint between Russia and the NATO alliance. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Charlie Kirk Shooter’s Transgender Roommate Now Helping FBI In Probe: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/charlie-kirk-shooters-transgender-roommate-now-helping-fbi-in-probe-report/): The 22-year-old suspect was arrested after his father turned him in. His roommate, who is transgender and is currently undergoing surgery for gender transformation.
- [Watch Russian Choppers Breathe Fire In Belarus War Drills, NATO’s Romania Decries ‘Drone Incursion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/watch-russian-choppers-breathe-fire-in-belarus-war-drills-natos-romania-decries-drone-incursion/): Russia and Belarus are conducting large-scale “Zapad-2025” military drills near the Polish border, increasing NATO tensions. The exercises coincide with Romania reporting Russian drone incursions, leading Poland to scramble jets after shooting down drones breaching its airspace amid the Ukraine conflict. Though pre-planned, these drills follow NATO’s first military response to Russian targets. ón n18oc_world […]
- [China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/chinas-military-warns-philippines-against-provocations-in-south-china-sea/): Beijing issues warning after joint exercises involving the US and Japan as it pushes a nature reserve plan in the area.
- [Watch: US Warship ‘Stops’ Venezuela Boat, Troops ‘Raid Humble Vessel’ For ‘8 Hours’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/watch-us-warship-stops-venezuela-boat-troops-raid-humble-vessel-for-8-hours/): Venezuela reported that US destroyer troops boarded and occupied a Venezuelan fishing vessel for eight hours on September 12 within its Special Economic Zone. The vessel was intercepted in a “hostile” manner, prompting the Venezuelan defense minister to accuse the US of creating false pretexts for military aggression. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, issues threat to residents to move south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/israel-intensifies-gaza-strikes-issues-threat-to-residents-to-move-south/): Thousands remain in Gaza City, citing overcrowded shelters and unsafe conditions in the south.
- [Venezuela and the US’s ‘failed’ war on drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/venezuela-and-the-uss-failed-war-on-drugs/): The so-called ‘war on drugs’ has been called ‘a great imperial hypocrisy’ that allows the US to pressure Latin America.
- [Israeli forces arrest young Palestinian woman during raid in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/14/israeli-forces-arrest-young-palestinian-woman-during-raid-in-hebron/): Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian student, Baraa Jamal Karama, during a raid on her home in the occupied West Bank.
- [Poland Neutralises Drone Over Government Buildings, Two Belarusians Detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/poland-neutralises-drone-over-government-buildings-two-belarusians-detained/): Poland’s State Protection Service neutralised a drone over Belvedere castle in Warsaw. Two Belarusian citizens were detained. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident.
- ['India Is Coming To Table': Trump Aide Peter Navarro Ahead Of Indo-US Trade Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/india-is-coming-to-table-trump-aide-peter-navarro-ahead-of-indo-us-trade-talks/): Peter Navarro said India is engaging in trade talks with the US, citing PM Modi’s response to Donald Trump. However, he added that India maintains among the ‘highest tariffs’.
- ['Don't Think He Felt Comfortable': Trump Aide Navarro On PM Modi Sharing Stage With Xi At SCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/dont-think-he-felt-comfortable-trump-aide-navarro-on-pm-modi-sharing-stage-with-xi-at-sco/): Peter Navarro has slammed India’s ties with Russia and China, saying PM Modi appeared uneasy with Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit in Tianjin.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,300](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1300/): Here are the key events on day 1,300 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Gaza City residents forced to flee as Israel carries out intense strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/gaza-city-residents-forced-to-flee-as-israel-carries-out-intense-strikes/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz celebrates the bombings of residential buildings for the third day in a row.
- [LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza City; Muslim leaders condemn strike on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/live-israel-pounds-gaza-city-muslim-leaders-condemn-strike-on-qatar/): Israeli forces intensify attacks on Gaza City as Arab and Muslim nations denounce Israel’s attack on Doha.
- [GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/gcc-to-activate-defence-mechanism-doha-summit-slams-israels-qatar-attack/): The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.
- [Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/qatar-hosts-arab-islamic-emergency-summit-who-said-what/): Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.
- [Spanish PM calls for Israel’s ban from sporting events over Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/spanish-pm-calls-for-israels-ban-from-sporting-events-over-gaza-genocide/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel must face the same sporting sanctions as Russia did after Ukraine war.
- [What is the significance of the largest far-right rally to be held in UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/what-is-the-significance-of-the-largest-far-right-rally-to-be-held-in-uk/): Up to 150,000 people attend protest against immigration organised by far-right leader Tommy Robinson.
- [Trump warns Hamas against using Israeli captives in Gaza as ‘human shields’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/trump-warns-hamas-against-using-israeli-captives-in-gaza-as-human-shields/): US president says if reports of captives being moved above ground to hinder Israeli assault true, ‘all bets are off’.
- [Arab, Muslim leaders unite at Doha summit following Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/arab-muslim-leaders-unite-at-doha-summit-following-israeli-attack/): Israel’s attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha brought together dozens of Arab and Muslim leaders for a show of unity.
- [China accuses Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/china-accuses-nvidia-of-violating-anti-monopoly-laws/): The claim came as the US and China held trade talks in Madrid that concluded on Monday.
- [Key takeaways from Qatar’s emergency summit after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/key-takeaways-from-qatars-emergency-summit-after-israeli-attack/): Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world united in Doha for an emergency summit to condemn Israel’s actions.
- [White House promises crackdown on left-wing ‘terror’ after Kirk killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/white-house-promises-crackdown-on-left-wing-terror-after-kirk-killing/): Speaking on a podcast hosted by the US vice president, administration officials vowed to take down liberal groups.
- [New York Governor Kathy Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani For NYC Mayor, Trump Warns Of Penalties | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-endorses-zohran-mamdani-for-nyc-mayor-trump-warns-of-penalties-4k/): New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind New York City mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani, handing the Democratic state assemblyman one of his biggest endorsements yet. In a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul called Mamdani a “a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable” despite previous “disagreements”. The Democratic […]
- [Texas Senator Ted Cruz "Erasing Evil" By Painting Over Charlie Kirk Graffiti On Houston Freeway | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/texas-senator-ted-cruz-erasing-evil-by-painting-over-charlie-kirk-graffiti-on-houston-freeway-4k/): Texas Senator Ted Cruz took matters into his own hands this past weekend as he personally worked to remove offensive graffiti about Charlie Kirk on a Houston freeway. Cruz shared on his social media pages, including X, how he was painting over graffiti that read “F*** Charlie Kirk” on 59 Freeway. The senator said the […]
- [Crime Crackdown: Law & Order or Political Play?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/crime-crackdown-law-order-or-political-play/): Why is the US President cracking down on crime, when crime rates are falling nationwide? We dive deep into the facts.
- [TikTok ban in flux as White House announces China-US framework deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/tiktok-ban-in-flux-as-white-house-announces-china-us-framework-deal/): The app would have gone dark if China’s ByteDance had not divested by Wednesday.
- [Trump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/trump-says-us-struck-another-venezuelan-drug-vessel-killing-three/): This is a breaking news story.
- ["Tribute To My Friend" US Vice President JD Vance Hosts The Charlie Kirk Show Ahead Of Memorial | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/tribute-to-my-friend-us-vice-president-jd-vance-hosts-the-charlie-kirk-show-ahead-of-memorial-4k/): JD Vance has revealed that he owes his political career to Charlie Kirk, praising the firebrand conservative voice as an “incredibly important part of the team”. Hosting a special edition of The Charlie Kirk Show on Monday (15 September), the vice president said that aside from Donald Trump, the political activist was the “most important […]
- [Charlie Kirk's Death Brings Thousands To UK's Biggest Far-Right Rally, Led By Tommy Robinson | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirks-death-brings-thousands-to-uks-biggest-far-right-rally-led-by-tommy-robinson-4k/): The political assassination of right-wing influencer and podcaster Charlie Kirk has opened a raw wound in the social fabric of America. But Kirk’s killing is having a deep moment of reckoning on the other side of the Atlantic as well. In London, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the heart of the city in […]
- [Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/belarus-russia-conduct-joint-military-drills-amid-nato-tensions/): Moscow and Minsk insist, however, that the drills are defensive, adding that Western security concerns are ‘nonsense’.
- [Medvedev Vows War With NATO Over Ukraine No-fly Zone, Russia to Test ‘More Powerful' Weapons in… |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/medvedev-vows-war-with-nato-over-ukraine-no-fly-zone-russia-to-test-more-powerful-weapons-in-4k/): Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declared that by providing military assistance to Ukraine, NATO is de facto “at war” with Russia”NATO is at war with Russia; this is obvious and needs no proof. NATO provides direct and indirect support to the Kyiv regime,” Peskov saidPeskov was reacting to a recent statement by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw […]
- [UK Fighter Jets To Join NATO Operation Over Poland After Russian Drone Breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/uk-fighter-jets-to-join-nato-operation-over-poland-after-russian-drone-breach/): UK PM denounced Russia’s actions as “reckless behaviour” that violates international law and threatens not just Poland, but wider European security
- ['US Must Revoke Visas Of Those Celebrating': State Secy Rubio On Charlie Kirk Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-must-revoke-visas-of-those-celebrating-state-secy-rubio-on-charlie-kirk-murder/): US Secretary of State urges revoking visas for foreigners celebrating Charlie Kirk’s killing; at least 13 people fired for online comments.
- [UK Woman Linked To Royals, Partner Jailed For 14 Years For Killing Their Newborn Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/uk-woman-linked-to-royals-partner-jailed-for-14-years-for-killing-their-newborn-child/): Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were sentenced to 14 years for the manslaughter of their baby, who died from neglect while the couple lived off-grid in freezing conditions.
- [As Qatar Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit, Here's A Look At The 57 OIC Member States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/as-qatar-hosts-arab-islamic-summit-heres-a-look-at-the-57-oic-member-states/): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as of September 2025, includes 57 member states spread across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America
- [Massive Anti-Immigration Protest Rocks London | Tommy Robinson |#thehardfacts with Rahul Shivshankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/massive-anti-immigration-protest-rocks-london-tommy-robinson-thehardfacts-with-rahul-shivshankar/): Tens of thousands took to the streets of central London this Saturday in a massive protest organized by controversial activist Tommy Robinson. Demonstrators waved England and Britain flags, voicing strong anti-immigrant and anti-Islam sentiments. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Qatar Emir Blasts Israel’s “Dream” of Influencing Arab World, Calls It “dangerous Illusion"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/qatar-emir-blasts-israels-dream-of-influencing-arab-world-calls-it-dangerous-illusion/): Qatar’s emir says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “dreams” of an Arab world under Israeli influence. “He dreams of turning the Arab region into an Israeli sphere of influence, and this is a dangerous illusion,” Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells Arab and Muslim leaders gathered in Doha to discuss Israel’s attack on Hamas […]
- [In Rare Move, Belarus Invites US Military To Drills, Allots Them ‘Best Viewing Seats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/in-rare-move-belarus-invites-us-military-to-drills-allots-them-best-viewing-seats/): US officers attended the Zapad-2025 Russia-Belarus drills, welcomed by Belarus Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin. Their visit signals warming US-Belarus ties.
- ['All Hands On Deck': Charlie Kirk's Memorial A Major Test For US Secret Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/all-hands-on-deck-charlie-kirks-memorial-a-major-test-for-us-secret-service/): Charlie Kirk’s memorial will draw Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and top Republicans, posing major security challenges for the US Secret Service amid heightened threats
- [UN Expert Says Israel Making Gaza 'Unlivable', Netanyahu Admits Economic Isolation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/un-expert-says-israel-making-gaza-unlivable-netanyahu-admits-economic-isolation/): Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel is increasingly economically isolated as consequences of the Gaza war mount
- [The Muslim world must move from words to action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/the-muslim-world-must-move-from-words-to-action/): Pakistan’s top diplomat, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, says the Muslim bloc must move beyond rhetoric to concrete action.
- [Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/arab-islamic-summit-qatars-emir-vows-to-confront-israeli-aggression/): The emir accuses Israel of trying to ‘thwart negotiations’ for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.
- [Israel destroys Gaza’s tallest residential building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/israel-destroys-gazas-tallest-residential-building/): Eyewitnesses captured the moment Israel bombed and destroyed the tallest residential building in Gaza.
- [British soldier faces trial over Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/british-soldier-faces-trial-over-northern-irelands-bloody-sunday-killings/): The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 massacre began in Belfast on Monday.
- [Brazilians split after ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/brazilians-split-after-ex-president-jair-bolsonaros-conviction/): For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice – for others, tragedy.
- [Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/who-are-the-57-members-of-the-organisation-of-islamic-cooperation/): Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.
- [Panic as families given ‘minutes to flee’ before Israel destroys tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/panic-as-families-given-minutes-to-flee-before-israel-destroys-tower/): Residents of the Mahna Tower in Gaza City were ordered to evacuate just minutes before it was bombed by Israel.
- [Russian Drone Incursion Into Poland, Is Putin Testing NATO? | #brasstacks with Zakka Jacob | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russian-drone-incursion-into-poland-is-putin-testing-nato-brasstacks-with-zakka-jacob-news18/): Poland’s foreign minister has said the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace was an attempt by the Kremlin to test Nato’s reactions by incremental escalations without prompting a full-scale response, as Romania became the second Nato country to report an incursion in a matter of days and protested to Moscow over what it called an […]
- ['Tribute To My Friend': JD Vance To Host Special Episode Of ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/tribute-to-my-friend-jd-vance-to-host-special-episode-of-the-charlie-kirk-show/): Vance has previously called Kirk a key figure in the MAGA movement and credited him with helping shape his own political journey
- [Spooked By Charlie Kirk's Assassination, US Politicians Call Off, Reschedule Public Events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/spooked-by-charlie-kirks-assassination-us-politicians-call-off-reschedule-public-events/): Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting in Utah has led to canceled events by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ruben Gallego, sparking security concerns among US political leaders
- [Thousands Storm Ankara in Massive Rally Against Erdogan, Turkey's Opposition CHP Cries "Coup" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/thousands-storm-ankara-in-massive-rally-against-erdogan-turkeys-opposition-chp-cries-coup-4k/): A Turkish court delayed a decision on whether to oust the main opposition leader and annul his party’s 2023 congress over alleged irregularitiesThe judge in Ankara adjourned the case concerning the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and its chairman, Ozgur Ozel, until October 24This came as hundreds of CHP members, including President Erdogan’s chief rival, Istanbul […]
- ['He Got Shot In Head': Student Held For Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/he-got-shot-in-head-student-held-for-mocking-charlie-kirks-assassination/): Offences of battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest have been invoked along with assault against Booker
- [‘Will Call National Emergency’: Trump Says He’ll Take Over Washington DC Police If Needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/will-call-national-emergency-trump-says-hell-take-over-washington-dc-police-if-needed/): This comes a month after Trump deployed National Guard troops to “re-establish law, order, and public safety”. Following this, protests were held for calling off troops.
- [As South Korean Workers Return Home, Experts Warn Trump’s ICE Crackdown Risks US Investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/as-south-korean-workers-return-home-experts-warn-trumps-ice-crackdown-risks-us-investment/): South Korean workers, considered essential for speeding up large-scale manufacturing projects in the US, are now hesitant to return
- [Israeli Bombs Hit Al-Ghefari Building in Gaza, Bibi Tells Hamas “You Can't Hide”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/israeli-bombs-hit-al-ghefari-building-in-gaza-bibi-tells-hamas-you-cant-hide/): On September 15, Israel struck and destroyed the Al-Ghefari building in western Gaza City following warnings to displaced families to evacuate. The high-rise was targeted for allegedly hiding “terrorist infrastructure.” No casualties have been reported so far amid escalating tensions. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [US focusing on ‘what happens next’ following Israeli strikes on Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-focusing-on-what-happens-next-following-israeli-strikes-on-doha/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will encourage Doha to continue to play a constructive role in Gaza.
- [Israel’s ‘financial stranglehold’ on Palestinian land must end: UN experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/israels-financial-stranglehold-on-palestinian-land-must-end-un-experts/): Israel’s attacks in Gaza and the West Bank are not only killing people, but destroying economy and means of living.
- [Can the EU and NATO impose tariffs on India and China, as Trump wants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/can-the-eu-and-nato-impose-tariffs-on-india-and-china-as-trump-wants/): In an effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin’s major trading partners.
- [Duplantis breaks pole vault world record to win gold in Tokyo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/duplantis-breaks-pole-vault-world-record-to-win-gold-in-tokyo/): Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis sails over the bar to set 14th pole vault record at the World Athletic Championships.
- [Trump is moving away from aiding Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/trump-is-moving-away-from-aiding-ukraine/): “It’s the operational intelligence that the Europeans can’t duplicate fully that helped keep Ukraine in the game.”
- [Charlie Krik Could Have Become US President, Says Trump's Aide Peter Navarro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/charlie-krik-could-have-become-us-president-says-trumps-aide-peter-navarro/): Peter Navarro praised Charlie Kirk as the greatest political organiser in 50 years, saying he could have been President or Governor, and called him a historical figure
- [Gaza City  evacuation order leaves families in “desperate conditions”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/gaza-city-evacuation-order-leaves-families-in-desperate-conditions/): “She went into labour and gave birth on the side of the road while trying to find help.”
- [Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Doha after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/arab-and-muslim-leaders-gather-in-doha-after-israeli-attack/): Arab and Muslim leaders are meeting in Doha for an emergency summit after Israel’s unprecedented attack on the city.
- [Russia to Send Tu-160 Nuclear Bombers to Venezuela? Trump ‘Doesn’t Rule Out’ Maduro Being Ousted |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russia-to-send-tu-160-nuclear-bombers-to-venezuela-trump-doesnt-rule-out-maduro-being-ousted-4k/): Venezuela, which is facing US military pressure over its alleged links to drugs cartels, may be counting on its ally Russia to bolster its air defences. Amid the escalating US and Venezuela tensions, Russia plans to send strategic nuclear bombers to the country, as per Russian propagandists. They claim that Moscow is a “long-standing strategic […]
- [Netanyahu Slams US’ ‘Hypocrisy’ After Rubio Meet on Qatar Strike? Israel Vows More Attacks On…| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/netanyahu-slams-us-hypocrisy-after-rubio-meet-on-qatar-strike-israel-vows-more-attacks-on-4k/): Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a closely watched meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Sept. 15In a photo shared by the Israeli PMO*, the two leaders could be seen smiling, despite tensions hanging over the meeting following Tel Aviv’s recent strike on Qatar n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistani Army Captain Among 5 Security Personnel Killed In Attack On Military Vehicle In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/pakistani-army-captain-among-5-security-personnel-killed-in-attack-on-military-vehicle-in-balochistan/): Initial reports said the attack in Kech district was conducted using IED devices. Government sources said the incident took place when a military convoy was patrolling in the area
- [US Deploys Typhon Missile System to Japan for 1st Time, China & Russia 'within Range'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-japan-for-1st-time-china-russia-within-range/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Charlie Kirk Murder: FBI Says DNA Matches Suspect, Finds Note Detailing Assassination Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-murder-fbi-says-dna-matches-suspect-finds-note-detailing-assassination-plot/): Kash Patel told Fox News that DNA from a towel wrapped around the firearm and from a screwdriver recovered at the scene both matched Robinson
- [‘We Gave Karki Nepal PM Post, Can Take It Away Too’: Exclusive On Midnight Protest Amid Power Tussle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/we-gave-karki-nepal-pm-post-can-take-it-away-too-exclusive-on-midnight-protest-amid-power-tussle-2/): Nepal’s Gen Z faction led by Sudan Gurung staged a midnight protest outside Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday night (September 14), demanding Karki’s resignation over what they called an arbitrary cabinet formation, singling out Om Prakash (Omprakash) Aryal’s selection as Home Minister, according to top sources in the country.Members of […]
- [Trump And Xi To Speak This Week As US, China Seal Framework For TikTok Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/trump-and-xi-to-speak-this-week-as-us-china-seal-framework-for-tiktok-deal/): The announcement came from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a media briefing in Madrid, Spain
- [US Military Officers Make 'Surprise' Appearance at Russia Belarus ‘Zapad 2025’ Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-military-officers-make-surprise-appearance-at-russia-belarus-zapad-2025-drills/): US military officers observed the joint Russia-Belarus “Zapad-2025” war games, invited by Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin to view anything of interest. The exercises began amid heightened NATO tensions, shortly after Poland shot down Russian drones crossing its airspace. Belarus described the Americans’ presence as a surprise n18oc_crux
- [This Family Owns 16% Of World’s Land: Who Are They? Why Did They Acquire Billions Of Acres?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/this-family-owns-16-of-worlds-land-who-are-they-why-did-they-acquire-billions-of-acres/): From commanding empires to managing estates, this family exemplifies how centuries-old influence can translate into one of the most extraordinary portfolios of land
- [Charlie Kirk Murder: US Airlines Fire Employees Over Social Media Posts 'Promoting Violence'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-murder-us-airlines-fire-employees-over-social-media-posts-promoting-violence/): Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines suspended employees over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, amid widespread condemnation.
- [UK Man Arrested For Raping Sikh Woman, Told Her ‘Get Out Of This Country’ During Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/uk-man-arrested-for-raping-sikh-woman-told-her-get-out-of-this-country-during-act/): The case has caused shock within the local Sikh community. On Sunday, hundreds gathered near the site of the assault for a solidarity march
- [Indonesia’s climate ambitions can’t shine in the dark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/indonesias-climate-ambitions-cant-shine-in-the-dark/): The Indonesian government cannot pursue an ambitious climate agenda while neglecting its human rights obligations.
- [Nepal’s PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/nepals-pm-karki-appoints-ministers-after-deadly-gen-z-protests/): The interim leader and her new team will govern the country until elections are held in early March.
- [Indian cricket’s Pakistan problem: Can you monetise patriotism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/indian-crickets-pakistan-problem-can-you-monetise-patriotism/): India boycotts Pakistan across all forums except multinational cricket. That’s because it stands to lose too much money.
- [Meghan ‘Felt Like Second-Rate Princess’ Compared To Kate, Claims Royal Author](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/meghan-felt-like-second-rate-princess-compared-to-kate-claims-royal-author/): Meghan Markle struggled with Royal Family traditions after marrying Prince Harry, feeling restricted and overshadowed by Kate, as detailed in Tom Quinn’s book Gilded Youth.
- [Netanyahu Says Rubio's Visit Signals US Support, Calls Trump Israel's 'Greatest Friend'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/netanyahu-says-rubios-visit-signals-us-support-calls-trump-israels-greatest-friend/): Rubio reaffirmed Trump’s backing for Israel, stating that Washington would provide “unwavering support” in the war in Gaza
- [Pope Leo's Veiled Jibe At Elon Musk: 'CEOs Making 600 times More Than Average Workers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/pope-leos-veiled-jibe-at-elon-musk-ceos-making-600-times-more-than-average-workers/): The Pope’s remark came weeks before Tesla announced its plan to pay Musk a trillion-dollar salary if he meets a series of ambitious targets
- [Rubio Vows 'Unwavering Support' To Israel As Netanyahu Defends Bombing Hamas In Doha, Qatar | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/rubio-vows-unwavering-support-to-israel-as-netanyahu-defends-bombing-hamas-in-doha-qatar-4k/): During a joint news conference with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US secretary of state Marco Rubio reiterated that Hamas “cannot exist as an armed element that threatens the peace and security, not just of Israel but of the world”. Rubio’s visit to Israel comes amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East […]
- [US Says 'Very Close' To TikTok Deal As Day 2 Of Trade Talks With China In Madrid Resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-says-very-close-to-tiktok-deal-as-day-2-of-trade-talks-with-china-in-madrid-resumes/): The talks, expected to continue through Wednesday, come just ahead of a deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the US
- [Artists speak out for Palestine at Emmy Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/artists-speak-out-for-palestine-at-emmy-awards/): Artists at the Emmy Awards in the US spoke out against the genocide in Gaza.
- [Video: Families plead for help after Manila fire displaces thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/video-families-plead-for-help-after-manila-fire-displaces-thousands/): A massive fire tore through residents’ neighbourhoods in the Philippine capital Manila.
- [Charlie Kirk killing: What we know about suspect Tyler Robinson’s motives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-killing-what-we-know-about-suspect-tyler-robinsons-motives/): A family member says he had turned political recently and hated Kirk. But Robinson’s family is staunchly Republican.
- [Turkiye court adjourns case challenging CHP opposition party’s congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/turkiye-court-adjourns-case-challenging-chp-opposition-partys-congress/): The postponed hearing could lead to the removal of Ozgur Ozel, the Republican People’s Party’s chairman.
- [How protests over Israeli team ended Spain’s Vuelta cycling race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/how-protests-over-israeli-team-ended-spains-vuelta-cycling-race/): Pro-Palestinian protesters forced Spain’s Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned on its final day.
- [‘Tinder Swindler’: Conman Who Duped Women Of £7.4 Million, Featured In Netflix Film Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/tinder-swindler-conman-who-duped-women-of-7-4-million-featured-in-netflix-film-arrested/): Shimon Yehuda Hayut, known as the Tinder Swindler, was arrested in Batumi. He denies Netflix fraud claims and faces new lawsuits, including one from Iren Tranov for unpaid debts.
- [Democrat Ro Khanna, GOP Team Up To Pressure Trump Admin To Release Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/democrat-ro-khanna-gop-team-up-to-pressure-trump-admin-to-release-epstein-files/): Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie lead a bipartisan push in Congress to force DOJ under Pam Bondi to release all unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files
- [Images show destruction of Gaza City by Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/images-show-destruction-of-gaza-city-by-israeli-attacks/): Israel’s war has killed over 64,871 and displaced hundreds of thousands, leaving many vulnerable in destroyed zones.
- [Shrouded dolls in Stockholm honour Gaza’s killed children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/shrouded-dolls-in-stockholm-honour-gazas-killed-children/): Activists placed shrouded dolls in front of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm to symbolise children killed in Gaza.
- [Netanyahu and Rubio stick to established Israeli-US  narrative on Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/netanyahu-and-rubio-stick-to-established-israeli-us-narrative-on-gaza-war/): Netanyahu reiterates Israel takes “full responsibility” for Qatar attack; Rubio says Hamas must ‘cease to exist’.
- [NATO ‘Rushes Troops, Choppers’ To Poland, ‘Mulls Closing Ukraine Skies’ As Russia Fires Missiles|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/nato-rushes-troops-choppers-to-poland-mulls-closing-ukraine-skies-as-russia-fires-missiles4k/): Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed an agreement allowing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops to be stationed in the country as part of the Eastern Sentry operation, Poland’s National Security Bureau (BBN) announced on Sunday (Sept. 14).The specific arrangements and details of the deployment decision are confidential and will not be disclosed. These actions […]
- [Massive Fire Engulfs Manila Residential Area, Over 1000 Displaced In Philippines Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/massive-fire-engulfs-manila-residential-area-over-1000-displaced-in-philippines-capital/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Europe and US are “partners” in Israel’s killing in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/europe-and-us-are-partners-in-israels-killing-in-gaza/): Spanish MEP Irene Montero says the EU failed to protect the Sumud flotilla to Gaza and is responsible for any harm to th
- [Russian occupiers brought death and intimidation to Kherson: Ukrainian teen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/russian-occupiers-brought-death-and-intimidation-to-kherson-ukrainian-teen/): Evhen Ihnatov remembers the eight months of tragedy and bewilderment he lived through in 2022.
- [Qatar Blasts US ‘Double Standards’? Seeks ‘Punishment’ For Israel After Doha Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/qatar-blasts-us-double-standards-seeks-punishment-for-israel-after-doha-attack/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘They Can’t Breathe…’ Trump Shocked At Putin-Zelensky “Hatred”? Says Its “Unfathomable | Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/they-cant-breathe-trump-shocked-at-putin-zelensky-hatred-says-its-unfathomable-ukraine/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan Plans Cross-Border Strikes Against TTP As Tensions Rise With Kabul, Seeks US Support | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/pakistan-plans-cross-border-strikes-against-ttp-as-tensions-rise-with-kabul-seeks-us-support-exclusive/): In the past week alone, Pakistan has lost around 50 soldiers in Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-led attacks, especially in Bannu, Lower Dir, and other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- [India–Pakistan Asia Cup match ends in handshake row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/india-pakistan-asia-cup-match-ends-in-handshake-row/): The Asia Cup clash between cricket rivals India and Pakistan in Dubai ended in controversy after India’s players refused
- [Germany’s ruling CDU wins local elections in key state, as AfD surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/germanys-ruling-cdu-wins-local-elections-in-key-state-as-afd-surges/): Nationalist party nearly triples share of vote in western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, preliminary results show.
- [Arab-Islamic summit expected to yield concrete measures against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/arab-islamic-summit-expected-to-yield-concrete-measures-against-israel/): Iran’s president urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel – but it’s unclear whether measures will go that far.
- [US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/us-china-talk-trade-amid-threats-over-russian-oil-tiktok-ban/): US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China’s oil purchases.
- [China Rejects US Democrats’ Call To Curb ‘Overcapacity,’ Says Claim Meant To Undermine Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/china-rejects-us-democrats-call-to-curb-overcapacity-says-claim-meant-to-undermine-growth/): The remarks come amid renewed debate in Washington over trade and industrial competition with Beijing
- [Kulman Ghising, Two Others Sworn In As Ministers In Nepal PM Sushila Karki’s Cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/kulman-ghising-two-others-sworn-in-as-ministers-in-nepal-pm-sushila-karkis-cabinet/): Sushila Karki, 73, the country’s first woman prime minister and a former chief justice, took office on Sunday after days of political turmoil
- ['White House Has No Confidence': Kash Patel Could Lose His Job As FBI Director? What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/white-house-has-no-confidence-kash-patel-could-lose-his-job-as-fbi-director-what-we-know/): Kash Patel faces Congressional scrutiny after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with criticism over his handling and agency stability amid political tensions and internal upheaval
- [Aerial video shows major fire ripping through homes in Manila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/15/aerial-video-shows-major-fire-ripping-through-homes-in-manila/): Aerial video from the Philippines shows dozens of shanty homes burning in the Tondo area of Manila.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Olympique Marseille – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/live-real-madrid-vs-olympique-marseille-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our full text commentary stream of the match at Santiago Bernabeu.
- [Russia’s Shahed Drone Strike on University Rocks Kharkiv, 4 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russias-shahed-drone-strike-on-university-rocks-kharkiv-4-injured/): A Russian drone strike hit Kharkiv’s National Pharmaceutical University on Sept. 16, injuring four and setting the roof on fire. One woman was treated for trauma after witnessing the attack. President Zelenskiy says Russia has launched thousands of drones, missiles, and bombs this month alone. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump’s Tariffs Accelerating Inflation, Consumers Pay The Price Widening Economic Divide: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trumps-tariffs-accelerating-inflation-consumers-pay-the-price-widening-economic-divide-report/): The US government data shows businesses passing on the costs of Trump’s tariffs to consumers, hitting lower-income Americans the hardest.
- [Sweden To Ban Mobile Phones In Schools From 2026 Academic Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/sweden-to-ban-mobile-phones-in-schools-from-2026-academic-year/): From autumn 2026, the next school year, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to collect students’ phones and hold them until the end of the day
- [‘Bring It On’: FBI Chief Kash Patel Dares Senators Amid Heat Over Charlie Kirk Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/bring-it-on-fbi-chief-kash-patel-dares-senators-amid-heat-over-charlie-kirk-probe/): The FBI director underlined his experience as a congressional staffer and Trump administration official
- [Pentagon Says Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Killing Is ‘Rejoicing In Terrorism’, Suspends 2 Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/pentagon-says-mocking-charlie-kirks-killing-is-rejoicing-in-terrorism-suspends-2-soldiers/): Pentagon suspended US Army soldiers Colonel Scott Stephens and Major Bryan Bintliff for making posts seen “mocking” Charlie Kirk’s death.
- [Donald Trump Warns Hamas Of 'Big Trouble' If Hostages Are Used As Human Shields](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/donald-trump-warns-hamas-of-big-trouble-if-hostages-are-used-as-human-shields/): This comes amid reports that the group has moved hostages above ground to use them as human shields against Israel’s ground offensive
- [Officers From 3 NATO Nations Observe Russia, Belarus' "Zapad" Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/officers-from-3-nato-nations-observe-russia-belarus-zapad-drills/): Russia and Belarus end their “Zapad 2025” war games, involving thousands of troops.The drills showcase close defense ties as the Ukraine war drags on.For the first time, NATO observers including U.S. officers attended.The exercises follow Russian drones straying into Polish airspace, raising fears of a wider conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trial Of Luigi Mangione, Accused Of Killing US Insurance Executive, To Start December 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trial-of-luigi-mangione-accused-of-killing-us-insurance-executive-to-start-december-1/): Luigi Mangione’s trial for the shooting of Brian Thompson begins December 1, amid political violence and divided public opinion in the United States.
- [Green Ties, India-EU Trade Pact And Ukraine: PM Modi Speaks To Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/green-ties-india-eu-trade-pact-and-ukraine-pm-modi-speaks-to-denmarks-mette-frederiksen/): During the conversation, Frederiksen expressed Denmark’s strong support for the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU FTA
- [US Slaps Sanctions On Iranian Financiers Over $100M Cryptocurrency Transfers From Oil Sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/us-slaps-sanctions-on-iranian-financiers-over-100m-cryptocurrency-transfers-from-oil-sales/): The US sanctioned Alireza Derakhshan, Arash Estaki Alivand, and others for laundering $100 million in crypto from Iranian oil sales to fund Iran’s government and military.
- [Israel launches series of strikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-launches-series-of-strikes-on-yemens-red-sea-port-hodeidah/): The attack on Tuesday was first confirmed by the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV station.
- [Charlie Kirk killing live: Murder suspect Robinson to appear in Utah court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/charlie-kirk-killing-live-murder-suspect-robinson-to-appear-in-utah-court/): Tyler Robinson, 22, expected to face formal charges in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- [Trump’s UK visit: What’s on the agenda, schedule, what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trumps-uk-visit-whats-on-the-agenda-schedule-what-to-expect/): The visit comes at a sensitive time for the UK, which plans to lay on a display of royal pageantry for the US president.
- [Trump Says US, China Reach Deal To Keep TikTok Operating In America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-says-us-china-reach-deal-to-keep-tiktok-operating-in-america/): Donald Trump hailed the breakthrough but did not reveal details of the agreement.
- [Arab states reconsider “normalisation deals with Israel”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/arab-states-reconsider-normalisation-deals-with-israel/): “There is a significant freezing or reconsideration of the ongoing discussions on potential normalisation deals…”
- [China Fires Water Cannon, Intercepts Philippine Ships at Disputed South China Sea Shoal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/china-fires-water-cannon-intercepts-philippine-ships-at-disputed-south-china-sea-shoal/): China’s Coast Guard fired water cannon at Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal, accusing them of illegal intrusion and ramming a Chinese vessel. China defended its actions as necessary to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the Philippine vessel for ignoring warnings and deliberately ramming a Chinese […]
- [Optics At Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib Ignored: Pakistan’s Flood Response Exposes Neglect Of Sikh Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/optics-at-kartarpur-nankana-sahib-ignored-pakistans-flood-response-exposes-neglect-of-sikh-sites-2/): Pakistan’s recent flood management has once again revealed the stark contrast in how the country treats Sikh religious sites, with Kartarpur Sahib used as a tool for military optics while Nankana Sahib — the birthplace of Guru Nanak — faced glaring neglect. Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that the 2025 floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province […]
- ['Stop The Carnage': UN Rights Chief Tells Israel As IDF Launches Gaza City Ground Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/stop-the-carnage-un-rights-chief-tells-israel-as-idf-launches-gaza-city-ground-assault/): UNHC for Human Rights Volker Turk said the world was witnessing a humanitarian disaster that must come to an end
- [Mexican Fashion Influencer Found Dead Days After Posting Cryptic Clown Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/mexican-fashion-influencer-found-dead-days-after-posting-cryptic-clown-video/): Marian Izaguirre, a Mexican fashion influencer, died at 23 in Morelia. Her family donated her organs, and tributes flooded in from 4.1 million TikTok followers.
- [More Than 200 Doctors Warn Fossil Fuels Damage Health From Birth, Urge Action Ahead Of COP30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/more-than-200-doctors-warn-fossil-fuels-damage-health-from-birth-urge-action-ahead-of-cop30/): The report comes ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil from November 10 to 21, where over 195 countries are expected to discuss climate action
- [Israel killed 10 children from this football youth academy in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-killed-10-children-from-this-football-youth-academy-in-gaza-2/): Ten children from a professional football academy in Gaza City have been killed in Israeli attacks since it began its wa
- [Video: AJ reporter breaks news of Israel killing his family members in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/video-aj-reporter-breaks-news-of-israel-killing-his-family-members-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili broke news that his relatives were killed in the same Israeli attack he reported on.
- [British soldier goes on trial for Bloody Sunday massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/british-soldier-goes-on-trial-for-bloody-sunday-massacre/): For the first time, a British soldier has gone on trial for murder over the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre.
- [Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford passes away at 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/oscar-winning-actor-director-and-activist-robert-redford-passes-away-at-89/): Redford was a liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters,
- [Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russia-launches-cruise-missiles-in-zapad-2025-military-drills-with-belarus/): Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.
- [Israel killed 10 children from this football youth academy in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-killed-10-children-from-this-football-youth-academy-in-gaza/): Ten children from a professional football academy in Gaza City have been killed in Israeli attacks.
- [Israel attacks Qatar: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-attacks-qatar-whats-next/): For the first time, Israel has struck a GCC nation. We examine the shockwaves it sent across the region and beyond.
- [Mapping the 21 illegal settlements Israel had in Gaza 20 years ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/mapping-the-21-illegal-settlements-israel-had-in-gaza-20-years-ago/): Israel pulled its settlers and soldiers from Gaza in 2005 but maintained control of its borders, coasts, and airspace.
- [Northern Ireland boxer salutes Palestinian refugee camp after win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/northern-ireland-boxer-salutes-palestinian-refugee-camp-after-win/): Northern Ireland boxer Tyrone McKenna saluted the Aida refugee camp in the occupied West Bank after winning a fight.
- [The ‘safe zone’ Israel is telling Gaza City residents to go to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/the-safe-zone-israel-is-telling-gaza-city-residents-to-go-to/): Israel is forcing nearly a million Palestinians to leave Gaza City for its so-called ‘safe zone’ in al-Mawasi.
- [South Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/south-sudans-leaders-engage-in-systematic-looting-in-poor-nation-un/): The UN Commission on Human Rights has found that authorities used schemes to divert public money.
- [How Israel is stretching its war far beyond its borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/how-israel-is-stretching-its-war-far-beyond-its-borders/): In two weeks, Israel bombed five countries, expanding its military operations thousands of kilometres away from home
- [‘India’s Strike Hit Azhar’s Family In Pakistan’: Jaish Man Confirms Op Sindoor Impact | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/indias-strike-hit-azhars-family-in-pakistan-jaish-man-confirms-op-sindoor-impact-exclusive-2/): Confirming the impact of Operation Sindoor, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, in a speech during an event, admitted that India’s precision strike in Bahawalpur on May 7 hit the family of JeM chief Masood Azhar.The admission validates India’s intelligence assessment that Bahawalpur remains JeM’s nerve centre, despite Pakistan’s denial to the Financial Action Task […]
- [‘Belarusian Drones’ Target Poland Prez? UK Offers Typhoon, France Sends Nuke Jets For Russia War?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/belarusian-drones-target-poland-prez-uk-offers-typhoon-france-sends-nuke-jets-for-russia-war4k/): The UK will deploy Royal Air Force fighter jets and an air-to-air tanker to Poland as part of a NATO mission.It comes as multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday in what European officials described as a provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down.UK Secretary of State for Defence, John […]
- [Trump Heads To UK For A Historic Second State Visit, Starmer Banks On Royal Charm Offensive | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-heads-to-uk-for-a-historic-second-state-visit-starmer-banks-on-royal-charm-offensive-4k/): President Donald Trump is making an unprecedented second state visit to the UK. Traditionally, US presidents serving a second term, like Trump, are not offered a state visit. Instead, they are invited for tea or lunch with the monarch, as happened with former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush. But in February, UK Prime […]
- [Russia Slow To Free Indians Caught In Ukraine War, Release Requests See Little Progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russia-slow-to-free-indians-caught-in-ukraine-war-release-requests-see-little-progress/): Sources said that many Indians caught in the Ukraine War have “camouflaged” their identity because of the “money”.
- ['India's Been Saying It’s Bilateral': Pakistan Minister Ishaq Dar's Big TV Admission Cites US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/indias-been-saying-its-bilateral-pakistan-minister-ishaq-dars-big-tv-admission-cites-us/): Ishaq Dar admitted Pakistan requested a ceasefire after Indian strikes in Operation Sindoor, denying US mediation claims by Donald Trump.
- [Zelenskyy Demands 'Clear Position' From Trump On Ending Ukraine-Russia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/zelenskyy-demands-clear-position-from-trump-on-ending-ukraine-russia-war/): This comes days after US President Donald Trump urged NATO members to stop buying Russian oil and impose tariffs on China to pressure Moscow.
- [UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Full match schedule and clubs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/uefa-champions-league-2025-26-full-match-schedule-and-clubs/): How will the expanded league phase work before the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League season? Al Jazeera explains.
- [LIVE: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Asia Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/live-bangladesh-vs-afghanistan-asia-cup-2025/): Follow our live build-up, score and text commentary stream from the Asia Cup match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- [Trump says US strikes second Venezuelan boat: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-says-us-strikes-second-venezuelan-boat-all-to-know/): US carries out attacks as tensions mount between the Trump and Maduro administrations.
- [Chinese, Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/chinese-philippine-ships-collide-near-disputed-shoal-in-south-china-sea/): Both sides traded accusations six days after Beijing announced plans to turn the atoll into a nature reserve.
- [Doctors can’t stop genocide. World leaders can](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/doctors-cant-stop-genocide-world-leaders-can/): MSF staff in Gaza witness famine, disease and hospital destructions. Only political action can end the slaughter.
- [Tyler Robinson’s Texts Sent Before Charlie Kirk Shooting Could Reveal His Motive: FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/tyler-robinsons-texts-sent-before-charlie-kirk-shooting-could-reveal-his-motive-fbi-director/): FBI Director Kash Patel revealed Tyler Robinson texted about targeting Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, before fatally shooting him at a Utah university event.
- [Gaza Genocide Now Official? Probe Finds Israeli PM Behind ‘Incitement’, IDF Begins Takeover of…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/gaza-genocide-now-official-probe-finds-israeli-pm-behind-incitement-idf-begins-takeover-of4k/): Israel launched its long anticipated ground assault on Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday (Sept. 16), shortly after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed its goal of eradicating Hamas in Gaza.A United Nations probe, meanwhile, charged Israel with committing “genocide” in the Palestinian territory and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top […]
- [Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir To Begin Three-Country Tour As Pakistan Eyes Global Reset | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-to-begin-three-country-tour-as-pakistan-eyes-global-reset-exclusive/): Starting September 17, the two will visit Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and United States to strengthen bilateral ties and engage in high-level diplomacy
- [China Replaces Germany In Top 10 Of UN's Annual Most Innovative Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/china-replaces-germany-in-top-10-of-uns-annual-most-innovative-countries/): China contributed a quarter of international patent applications in 2024 while US, Japan and Germany – which together make up 40% of total applications – recorded slight declines.
- ['Guided By Values': TV Anchor Quits After Suspension For On-Air Tribute To Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/guided-by-values-tv-anchor-quits-after-suspension-for-on-air-tribute-to-charlie-kirk/): During the tribute that led to her suspension, Harmony spoke emotionally on-air, sharing her past connection with Kirk
- [UN Accuses Israel of "Genocide in Gaza," Tel Aviv’s Envoy Calls Report "Fake"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/un-accuses-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza-tel-avivs-envoy-calls-report-fake/): The UN Commission of Inquiry says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, accusing leaders including PM Netanyahu of incitement. The report cites mass killings, aid blockages, forced displacement, and attacks on civilian infrastructure—claims Israel rejects as scandalous. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump's Second UK State Visit: Investment Deals, Royal Banquet With King Charles On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trumps-second-uk-state-visit-investment-deals-royal-banquet-with-king-charles-on-agenda/): Trump UK visit: US President will meet PM Starmer and King Charles while Google owner Alphabet, announced a $6.8bn investment in UK artificial intelligence (AI) before the visit.
- [Captured state: Israel 20 years after disengaging from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/captured-state-israel-20-years-after-disengaging-from-gaza/): Twenty years after leaving Gaza, it’s Israel’s far right and settler groups who are driving policy, analysts say
- [Trump faces questions over latest attack on Venezuelan boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-faces-questions-over-latest-attack-on-venezuelan-boat/): A second US strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters has raised concern over the legality of the attacks.
- [Here is the reason why markets in Gaza are ‘full’ while we starve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/here-is-the-reason-why-markets-in-gaza-are-full-while-we-starve/): Israel is letting in commercial goods instead of aid. It wants to show there is food and charge Palestinians for it.
- [Doha strikes are an example of Israel “manipulating” the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/doha-strikes-are-an-example-of-israel-manipulating-the-us/): A former US intelligence officer explains why he thinks it’s unlikely Israel will carry out another strike on Qatar.
- [Ukrainians horrified by killing of refugee Iryna Zarutska, US culture wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/ukrainians-horrified-by-killing-of-refugee-iryna-zarutska-us-culture-wars/): Ukraine’s official response has been muted as pro-Trump activists exploit the murder in North Carolina.
- ['Can Hear Their Screams': Gaza 'On Fire' As Israel Intensifies Bombing Amid Stalled Truce Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/can-hear-their-screams-gaza-on-fire-as-israel-intensifies-bombing-amid-stalled-truce-talks/): The Israeli Defense Forces announced the beginning of a ‘major offensive’, saying it aimed to dismantle Hamas’s infrastructure in Gaza
- [Israel Enters Gaza City's Centre In Fresh Ground Ops, Targets ‘Thousands’ Of Hamas Militants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-enters-gaza-citys-centre-in-fresh-ground-ops-targets-thousands-of-hamas-militants/): Israel says its renewed ground offensive in Gaza is aimed at targeting 2,000 – 3,000 Hamas militants but Germany and other western nations have sharply criticised IDF’s ground ops.
- [Costliest Pee Ever? Chinese Teens To Pay ₹2.56 Crore For Soup Prank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/costliest-pee-ever-chinese-teens-to-pay-%e2%82%b92-56-crore-for-soup-prank/): Two 17-year-olds in Shanghai must pay 2.2 million yuan after filming themselves urinating in broth, a court rules.
- [Huge photo of Trump and Epstein unfurled in UK ahead of US state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/huge-photo-of-trump-and-epstein-unfurled-in-uk-ahead-of-us-state-visit/): Activists unfurled a giant photograph of Donald Trump with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein near Windsor Castle.
- [Fact check: Can taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause autism in children?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/fact-check-can-taking-tylenol-during-pregnancy-cause-autism-in-children/): Experts consider Tylenol safe in pregnancy, though studies show mixed results on acetaminophen’s link to autism.
- [Why Charlie Kirk’s Killing Is The Latest Chapter In US' Long History Of Political Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/why-charlie-kirks-killing-is-the-latest-chapter-in-us-long-history-of-political-violence/): Political killings in US are not new. Yet Kirk’s killing comes at a time of unprecedented polarisation. Since its founding, US has witnessed violence tied to governance and dissent
- [UN inquiry finds Israel committing genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/un-inquiry-finds-israel-committing-genocide-in-gaza/): A UN inquiry has found that Israel’s war on Gaza is a genocide, a landmark moment after nearly two years of war.
- [Watch: Putin Loses Cool At Cabinet, Fumes At Sluggish Russian Economic Growth Amid Western Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/watch-putin-loses-cool-at-cabinet-fumes-at-sluggish-russian-economic-growth-amid-western-sanctions/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia ‘Burns’ Ukrainian Nuclear City In Missile, Drone Barrage, Kills One In Zaporizhzhia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russia-burns-ukrainian-nuclear-city-in-missile-drone-barrage-kills-one-in-zaporizhzhia-watch/): One person was killed and 13 others, including children, were injured in a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on September 16.Regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported that at least 10 strikes were launched on the city overnight, targeting civilian infrastructure.According to the State Emergency Service, a large-scale fire broke out at residential buildings. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Optics At Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib Ignored: Pakistan’s Flood Response Exposes Neglect Of Sikh Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/optics-at-kartarpur-nankana-sahib-ignored-pakistans-flood-response-exposes-neglect-of-sikh-sites/): In Nankana Sahib district, three deaths and 33 injuries were reported, but neither Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nor Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the shrine.
- [Probing NATO Air Defenses Or Testing Trump's Red Line: Why Russia Really Sent Drones Into Poland |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/probing-nato-air-defenses-or-testing-trumps-red-line-why-russia-really-sent-drones-into-poland-4k/): The flock of Russian drones that entered Poland from Belarus this past week was a sharp reminder of how easily the war in Ukraine could spread rapidly into mainland Europe. Europe is a continent already on the edge. Russia is attacking Ukraine at an unprecedented scale. Russia is now spending nearly 7 percent of its […]
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir Likely To Meet Trump On UNGA Sidelines: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-likely-to-meet-trump-on-unga-sidelines-report/): Munir was seen in several high-profile summits/meetings alongside Sharif, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China last month
- [Trump to file $15bn defamation, libel suit against NYT over Epstein reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-to-file-15bn-defamation-libel-suit-against-nyt-over-epstein-reports/): The US president has cited the reputational damage caused by the newspaper’s coverage of his relationship with Epstein.
- [Malawi presidential elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/malawi-presidential-elections-who-is-running-and-whats-at-stake/): The small African country is still reeling from the fallout of last year’s region-wide drought that devastated harvests.
- [Israel Defiant After Doha Strike, Russia Dares NATO With War Drills, Trump Loses Control? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-defiant-after-doha-strike-russia-dares-nato-with-war-drills-trump-loses-control-4k/): Israel’s air raid on the offices of Hamas in Doha and a Russian drone incursion deep into Polish airspace are two major affronts to Donald Trump’s authority. The Doha raid came just two days after the Trump administration delivered its latest proposals to end the war in Gaza. The drone incursion in Poland happened less […]
- [Watch: US Blows Up Second Venezuela ‘Drug Boat’, Kills 3, Maduro Slams Trump’s ‘Aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/watch-us-blows-up-second-venezuela-drug-boat-kills-3-maduro-slams-trumps-aggression/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘India’s Strike Hit Azhar’s Family In Pakistan’: Jaish Man Confirms Op Sindoor Impact | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/indias-strike-hit-azhars-family-in-pakistan-jaish-man-confirms-op-sindoor-impact-exclusive/): The admission validates India’s intelligence assessment that Bahawalpur is JeM’s nerve centre, despite Pakistan’s denial to the FATF and international watchdogs
- [North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un Bans Words Like 'Hamburgers', 'Ice-Cream'. Here's Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/north-korean-dictator-kim-jong-un-bans-words-like-hamburgers-ice-cream-heres-why/): Kim Jong Un bans words like ice-cream, hamburger, and karaoke in North Korea. Tour guides are instructed to use local terms like dajin-gogi gyeopppang and eseukimo.
- [Trump Declares Venezuela Land Attack? Hails ‘New Drug Boat Strike’, Maduro Slams ‘Lord of Death’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-declares-venezuela-land-attack-hails-new-drug-boat-strike-maduro-slams-lord-of-death-4k/): President Donald Trump said on Monday (September 15) that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks.He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in […]
- ['Clean Up Cesspool': Peter Navarro Slams Elon Musk, Calls X 'Breeding Ground For Dark Forces'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/clean-up-cesspool-peter-navarro-slams-elon-musk-calls-x-breeding-ground-for-dark-forces/): Navarro’s remark came after Musk’s comment on a teacher from Los Angeles who has openly called for more violence
- [Trump Makes Big Promise To Qatar, Says Israel ‘Won’t…’ After GCC Urged US To ‘Infuence’ To Stop Bibi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-makes-big-promise-to-qatar-says-israel-wont-after-gcc-urged-us-to-infuence-to-stop-bibi/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Colombia’s President Petro decries US claim Bogota failing to fight drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/colombias-president-petro-decries-us-claim-bogota-failing-to-fight-drugs/): US President Trump also places Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar and Venezuela on list of states who failed to fight drugs.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reports from scene of Israeli attack on Gaza tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/video-al-jazeera-reports-from-scene-of-israeli-attack-on-gaza-tower/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reported from the scene of an Israeli attack on one of the tallest towers in Gaza.
- [Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to appear in court: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-tyler-robinson-to-appear-in-court-what-to-know/): Prosecutors say charges could come on Tuesday, though the deadline could stretch to Friday.
- ['Israel Committed Genocide In Gaza, PM Netanyahu Incited Acts': UN Commission Of Inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-committed-genocide-in-gaza-pm-netanyahu-incited-acts-un-commission-of-inquiry/): A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
- [Rubio, en route to Qatar, warns of ‘short window’ to secure Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/rubio-en-route-to-qatar-warns-of-short-window-to-secure-gaza-ceasefire/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails Qatar for mediation in the wake of Israel’s brazen attack in Doha.
- [UN inquiry finds Israel’s war on Gaza to be genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/un-inquiry-finds-israels-war-on-gaza-to-be-genocide/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Polls open in Malawi presidential election, in nation hit by soaring costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/polls-open-in-malawi-presidential-election-in-nation-hit-by-soaring-costs/): Analysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika.
- [US Trade Envoy Brendan Lynch Begins India-US Trade Talks | US Tariffs On India | PM Modi- Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/us-trade-envoy-brendan-lynch-begins-india-us-trade-talks-us-tariffs-on-india-pm-modi-trump/): | US Trade Envoy Brendan Lynch Begins India-US Trade Talks n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US appeals court blocks Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/us-appeals-court-blocks-trumps-bid-to-fire-lisa-cook-from-federal-reserve/): Cook’s claim that she was denied due process has a ‘strong likelihood of success’, court rules
- [PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/png-celebrates-independence-to-sign-defence-treaty-with-australia/): The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.
- [How US tariffs are unraveling India’s textile industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/how-us-tariffs-are-unraveling-indias-textile-industry/): US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.
- [Donald Trump Softened His Stance, India-US Trade Negotiations Are Back On Track | Brenden Lynch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/donald-trump-softened-his-stance-india-us-trade-negotiations-are-back-on-track-brenden-lynch/): Days after President Donald Trump softened his stance, India-US trade negotiations are back on track. US chief negotiator Brenden Lynch arrives in India for trade talks n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Worst And Most Degenerate Newspaper': Trump Sues New York Times For $15 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/worst-and-most-degenerate-newspaper-trump-sues-new-york-times-for-15-billion/): The statement follows Trump’s threat last week to take legal action over the Times’ reporting on a sexually suggestive note and drawing linked to Epstein.
- [Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis in latest military deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-orders-national-guard-troops-to-memphis-in-latest-military-deployment/): The city’s Democratic mayor, Paul Young, says the ‘decision has been made’ but does not think it will drive down crime.
- [Colombia Faces US Decertification Threat Amid Drug War Failures | Trump’s Power Challenged | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/colombia-faces-us-decertification-threat-amid-drug-war-failures-trumps-power-challenged-4k/): The escalating challenges in Colombia’s fight against drug trafficking have put the country at risk of facing a US decertification, signaling serious diplomatic tensions. Under President Trump’s administration, this move would mark a significant shift in US foreign policy, challenging longstanding alliances and raising concerns over the effectiveness of Colombia’s drug war efforts. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [From Gamer To Witness: Who Is Lance Twiggs, The Trans Partner Of Charlie Kirk Shooter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/from-gamer-to-witness-who-is-lance-twiggs-the-trans-partner-of-charlie-kirk-shooter/): Lance Twiggs has been cooperating with the FBI, reportedly sharing online messages Robinson sent after the shooting.
- ['Human Atrocity': Trump Warns Hamas Against Using Hostages As Shields Amid Israel Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/human-atrocity-trump-warns-hamas-against-using-hostages-as-shields-amid-israel-offensive/): Donald Trump has warned Hamas against using hostages as human shields amid Israel’s ground offensive, calling it a “human atrocity.” He also demanded the release of all hostages.
- [Belarusians detained after drone flown over Polish president’s residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/belarusians-detained-after-drone-flown-over-polish-presidents-residence/): Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an investigation is under way after drone spotted over government buildings.
- [Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/nepal-bangladesh-sri-lanka-is-south-asia-fertile-for-gen-z-revolutions/): The contexts and triggers were different, but analysts say there’s a common thread tying South Asia’s youth revolts.
- [Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder linked to scene by DNA, FBI chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/suspect-in-charlie-kirks-murder-linked-to-scene-by-dna-fbi-chief-says/): FBI Director Kash Patel says 22-year-old Tyler Robinson also expressed wish to ‘take out’ Kirk in text message exchange.
- [Trump Says US Military Carried Out Second Strike On Venezuelan Drug Boat, Killing Three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-says-us-military-carried-out-second-strike-on-venezuelan-drug-boat-killing-three/): The president’s post also included a 30-second clip, marked “Unclassified,” appearing to show a small vessel exploding and catching fire in open waters.
- ['Gruesome, Savage Slaying': US Homeland Security Condemns Indian Man's Beheading In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/gruesome-savage-slaying-us-homeland-security-condemns-indian-mans-beheading-in-texas/): The US Department of Homeland Security condemned the beheading of an Indian-origin man in Texas. A day earlier, Donald Trump also denounced the killing.
- [‘It Was Me’: Suspect In Charlie Kirk Killing Confessed On Discord Before Surrender, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/it-was-me-suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-confessed-on-discord-before-surrender-says-report/): The message was sent Thursday night, roughly two hours before Robinson was taken into custody, according to officials.
- [US Reporter Faces Backlash For Calling Texts From Charlie Kirk's Killer 'Very Touching'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-reporter-faces-backlash-for-calling-texts-from-charlie-kirks-killer-very-touching/): ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman was criticised for calling Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson’s confessional texts to his roommate “fulsome” and “very touching”.
- [Did climate change cause 16,500 extra deaths in Europe this summer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/did-climate-change-cause-16500-extra-deaths-in-europe-this-summer/): Study covering 854 European cities finds that officially reported heat deaths remain ‘significantly underestimated’.
- [Trump’s second state visit to the UK will be met by royal pomp, protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trumps-second-state-visit-to-the-uk-will-be-met-by-royal-pomp-protests/): The visit comes as both the US and UK leaders face fallout over the furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Qatar’s emir visits Jordan to set military cooperation after Israel attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/qatars-emir-visits-jordan-to-set-military-cooperation-after-israel-attack/): The visit is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s first since Israel’s strike on Doha last week.
- [Australian Pilot Dies After Plane Carrying 180 Kg Of 'SpaceX' Labelled Cocaine Crashes In Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/australian-pilot-dies-after-plane-carrying-180-kg-of-spacex-labelled-cocaine-crashes-in-brazil/): A single-engine plane crashed landed in a field of sugar cane in Brazil. The pilot was killed in the crash.
- [Trump Gets Royal Welcome In UK, Protesters Disrupt Celebration, Ask, ‘How Many Will We Kill?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-gets-royal-welcome-in-uk-protesters-disrupt-celebration-ask-how-many-will-we-kill/): Donald Trump arrived in Britain for an unprecedented second state visit, greeted with pageantry and protest. Demonstrators disrupted Republican celebrations and projected images onto Windsor Castle, targeting his policies and past associations. King Charles will host the US president during two days of ceremonial events including parades and military displays. n18oc_crux
- [PM Modi’s 75th Birthday Flooded With Wishes From India’s Bollywood Stars | Modi @75 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/pm-modis-75th-birthday-flooded-with-wishes-from-indias-bollywood-stars-modi-75-4k/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday has turned into a national celebration, with an overwhelming flood of wishes coming from across the country — including heartfelt messages from India’s biggest film stars.From Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar to Rajamouli, Kangana Ranaut, and R Madhavan, Bollywood and South Indian cinema’s top names took to social […]
- ["Drug Boats" Hit, Warships Stationed, Fighter Jets Deployed: Prelude To US Invading Venezuela? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/drug-boats-hit-warships-stationed-fighter-jets-deployed-prelude-to-us-invading-venezuela-4k/): President Donald Trump said his country had “knocked off” three boats in total from Venezuela, a day after he confirmed a second deadly US strike on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. “We knocked off actually three boats not two, but you saw two,” he told reporters at the White House before heading to the […]
- [Iran Executes Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel’s Mossad Since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/iran-executes-man-convicted-of-spying-for-israels-mossad-since-2022/): While the timeline of his arrest remains unclear, Mizan reported that Shahbazi worked on the design and installation of industrial cooling systems for companies
- [India v Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/india-v-pakistan/): One of the fiercest rivalries in sport
- [Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/few-lebanese-families-return-to-villages-in-south-destroyed-by-israel-war/): Almost a year after the start of a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon.
- [‘Gone to waste’: Kashmir growers watch apples rot as key highway is blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/gone-to-waste-kashmir-growers-watch-apples-rot-as-key-highway-is-blocked/): The Kashmir region contributes almost 80 percent of India’s apples. But 4,000 trucks carrying them stand stranded.
- [Watch: Charlie’s Kirk’s “Killer” Tyler Robinson Appears In Court As He Faces Death Penalty | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/watch-charlies-kirks-killer-tyler-robinson-appears-in-court-as-he-faces-death-penalty-us-news/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Donning Military Uniform, Putin's Surprise Visit To Russia-Belarus 'Zapad' Drills Near NATO Borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/donning-military-uniform-putins-surprise-visit-to-russia-belarus-zapad-drills-near-nato-borders/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Met With Protests In UK: ‘Dictator Not Welcome’ Echoes Across London | Keir Starmer | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-met-with-protests-in-uk-dictator-not-welcome-echoes-across-london-keir-starmer-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK has been met with fierce backlash as massive protests erupted across London, with demonstrators holding signs that read “Dictator Not Welcome” and chanting slogans against his presence. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [“Commander” Putin Shocks Troops At “Zapad”? Poland Seeks NATO Nukes As Belarus Fires Russia’s…  | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/commander-putin-shocks-troops-at-zapad-poland-seeks-nato-nukes-as-belarus-fires-russias-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said 100,000 troops were participating in the Zapad (West) joint drills with Belarus, during a surprise visit to the exercise, part of which took place close to NATO borders.Minsk earlier said only 7,000 troops were participating in the Belarusian stage of the drills, which was observed by US army […]
- [What’s Happening In Gaza? Inside Israel’s Major Ground Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/whats-happening-in-gaza-inside-israels-major-ground-assault/): Israel’s full-scale push into Gaza City has triggered mass displacement, rising famine deaths, and global alarm after a UN panel accused it of genocide
- [Ben & Jerry’s cofounder leaves firm amid dispute with Unilever over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/ben-jerrys-cofounder-leaves-firm-amid-dispute-with-unilever-over-gaza/): Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ continue working for a company that had been ‘silenced’.
- [Planning A Baby? Here Are The Top 5 Countries In The World With The Longest Maternity Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/planning-a-baby-here-are-the-top-5-countries-in-the-world-with-the-longest-maternity-leave/): A recent study by an HR services firm of nearly 200 countries reveals wide gaps in maternity leave, with Europe leading, while some nations offer very limited support
- [Texas University Student Mocks Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Expelled | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/texas-university-student-mocks-charlie-kirks-assassination-expelled-video/): Texas State University expelled a student for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death at a TPUSA memorial event. Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the act.
- [Gaza City mosque blown up by Israeli air attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/gaza-city-mosque-blown-up-by-israeli-air-attack/): Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a 13th century mosque in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday.
- [Video: Al Jazeera challenges UN chief over Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/video-al-jazeera-challenges-un-chief-over-gaza-genocide/): Al Jazeera’s James Bays asked UN Guterres about why he has not referred to the war on Gaza as a genocide.
- [Putin Greets PM Modi On 75th Birthday, Lauds His Role In Strengthening India-Russia Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/putin-greets-pm-modi-on-75th-birthday-lauds-his-role-in-strengthening-india-russia-ties/): Putin extended his birthday wishes to PM Modi and lauded his “enormous personal contribution” to strengthening the partnership between India and Russia.
- [Trump and Epstein images projected onto UK’s Windsor Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-and-epstein-images-projected-onto-uks-windsor-castle/): Images of US President Donald Trump and the UK’s Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.
- [Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s new 73-year-old interim prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/who-is-sushila-karki-nepals-new-73-year-old-interim-prime-minister/): Karki became Nepal’s interim PM after days of deadly ‘Gen Z’ protests.
- [Messi scores goal, delivers assist as Inter Miami beat Seattle Sounders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/messi-scores-goal-delivers-assist-as-inter-miami-beat-seattle-sounders/): Lionel Messi leads the way as Inter gain revenge on the Sounders for their Leagues Cup final defeat in August.
- [Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/colombia-halts-us-arms-purchases-as-row-over-drug-fight-delisting-escalates/): President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a ‘puppet president’ of Washington.
- [Mexico celebrates historic Independence Day led by first female president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/mexico-celebrates-historic-independence-day-led-by-first-female-president/): Tens of thousands gather in Mexico City as Sheinbaum rings Hidalgo’s bell, celebrating a milestone in nation’s history.
- [LIVE: Israel kills a dozen Palestinians as Gaza City invasion intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/live-israel-kills-a-dozen-palestinians-as-gaza-city-invasion-intensifies/): At least 12 people killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn as Israeli assault to seize urban centre draws condemnation.
- [China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/china-accuses-new-zealand-of-harassing-its-citizens-at-airports/): Chinese embassy says it lodged a ‘serious representation’ over interrogations and seizures of electronic devices.
- [Iran executes man it says spied for Israel, activists say false confession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/iran-executes-man-it-says-spied-for-israel-activists-say-false-confession/): Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reports that Babak Shahbazi relayed sensitive information about security.
- [Israel Defence Forces Enter Gaza City, Announce ‘Temporary Routes’ For Civilians To Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/israel-defence-forces-enter-gaza-city-announce-temporary-routes-for-civilians-to-leave/): The move came as Israeli troops officially entered Gaza City, intensifying the assault on what it calls the stronghold of Hamas fighters.
- [Mary Millben Sings Birthday Song For PM Modi, Hopes That He Takes A Day Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/mary-millben-sings-birthday-song-for-pm-modi-hopes-that-he-takes-a-day-off/): Millben sang a birthday song in PM Modi’s honour, expressing gratitude for his life, leadership, and remarkable legacy.
- [Australia, PNG delay defence pact as China’s rise in Pacific region looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/australia-png-delay-defence-pact-as-chinas-rise-in-pacific-region-looms/): Australian PM Albanese fails to sign mutual defence pact a week after also failing to sign security deal with Vanuatu.
- [Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok continue operating in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-announces-deal-with-china-to-allow-tiktok-continue-operating-in-us/): US president says a ‘group of very big companies’ wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.
- [Dehumanisation: How Israel is able to commit its genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/dehumanisation-how-israel-is-able-to-commit-its-genocide-in-gaza/): Israel has dehumanised Palestinians for decades, eventually leading to the current Gaza genocide, say analysts.
- [Top aid groups call on world leaders to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/top-aid-groups-call-on-world-leaders-to-stop-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): MSF, Islamic Relief, Save the Children and CARE International are among the aid groups issuing the joint call.
- [Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson’s messages and charges against him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinsons-messages-and-charges-against-him/): Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Robinson.
- ['Had Enough Of His Hatred': Prosecutor Reveals Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect's Text To Roommate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/had-enough-of-his-hatred-prosecutor-reveals-charlie-kirk-murder-suspects-text-to-roommate/): Prosecutors in Utah revealed that Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, told his roommate he was “tired of Kirk’s hatred.” The same was admitted via text messages.
- [Khalistani Outfit Sikh For Justice Threatens 'Siege' Of Indian Consulate In Vancouver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/khalistani-outfit-sikh-for-justice-threatens-siege-of-indian-consulate-in-vancouver/): This comes weeks after Canadian government report acknowledged the presence and foreign funding of Khalistani terror groups operating from its soil.
- [‘I Shot Him, Now Shoot Me’: Elderly Man Misled Cops To Distract Them After Charlie Kirk Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/i-shot-him-now-shoot-me-elderly-man-misled-cops-to-distract-them-after-charlie-kirk-killing/): George Zinn is being held on obstruction of justice charges, as well as separate counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
- [India Joins Russia-Belarus Zapad Military Drills Amid Trade Tensions With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/india-joins-russia-belarus-zapad-military-drills-amid-trade-tensions-with-us/): India had previously taken part in Zapad exercises, joint war games between Russia and Belarus, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- [PM Modi Thanks Trump For Birthday Call, Vows Stronger India-US Ties, Backs Ukraine Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/pm-modi-thanks-trump-for-birthday-call-vows-stronger-india-us-ties-backs-ukraine-peace-push/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for his phone call and birthday greetings as he turns 75 on Wednesday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said he deeply appreciated Trump’s warm wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening India’s partnership with the United States.”Thank you, my friend, President Trump, […]
- [Protesters Project Trump–Epstein Images Onto Windsor Castle Ahead Of State Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/protesters-project-trump-epstein-images-onto-windsor-castle-ahead-of-state-visit/): Trump and First Lady Melania will stay at Windsor Castle on Wednesday as guests of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
- [Indian-Origin Surgeon Jailed In UK For Sexually Assaulting Staff, Says 'Was Only Flirting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/indian-origin-surgeon-jailed-in-uk-for-sexually-assaulting-staff-says-was-only-flirting/): During the trial, the surgeon was characterised as “arrogant and crude,” having sexually assaulted five members of his team.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro taken to hospital after feeling unwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/brazils-bolsonaro-taken-to-hospital-after-feeling-unwell/): Convicted ex-leader rushed to a hospital in Brasilia after falling ill at his residence, his son says.
- [Donald Trump Pushes TikTok Shutdown Deadline In US To December 16 After Deal With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/donald-trump-pushes-tiktok-shutdown-deadline-in-us-to-december-16-after-deal-with-china/): Donald Trump has extended TikTok’s availability in the US until December 16 following a deal between American and Chinese officials.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,301](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1301/): Here are the key events on day 1,301 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli bombs rain down on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/thousands-of-palestinians-flee-as-israeli-bombs-rain-down-on-gaza-city/): At least 91 were killed in the city on Tuesday as Israel intensifies its offensive, forcing thousands to flee.
- [Charlie Kirk’s Accused Assassin Faces Capital Murder Charge, Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/charlie-kirks-accused-assassin-faces-capital-murder-charge-prosecutors-seek-death-penalty/): Prosecutors said the case against Robinson includes surveillance footage, digital evidence from social media.
- [Prosecutors to seek death penalty for alleged Charlie Kirk shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-for-alleged-charlie-kirk-shooter/): Authorities charge Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm.
- [Mbappe rescues 10-man Real Madrid against Marseille in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/mbappe-rescues-10-man-real-madrid-against-marseille-in-champions-league/): Real Madrid come from a goal down with 10-men to beat Marseille, while Arsenal and Tottenham also open with victories.
- [Police clash with French fans, while Palestine flag banned at Real Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/police-clash-with-french-fans-while-palestine-flag-banned-at-real-madrid/): Fans were prevented from taking Palastine flags into Real Madrid’s stadium on heated night with Marseille fans in Spain.
- [US President Donald Trump arrives in UK for second state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/us-president-donald-trump-arrives-in-uk-for-second-state-visit/): The visit comes as the UK and US prepare to sign a landmark technology agreement.
- [Romanian prosecutors indict pro-Russian former presidential candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/romanian-prosecutors-indict-pro-russian-former-presidential-candidate/): Calin Georgescu accused of instigating violence after presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian meddling.
- [India joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/india-joins-belarus-russia-war-games-amid-trade-tensions-with-us/): Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
- [Netanyahu Claims Trump Extended Invitation For DC Meeting Following UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/netanyahu-claims-trump-extended-invitation-for-dc-meeting-following-un-general-assembly/): He said the invitation was extended during a phone call with Trump on Monday.
- [UK court temporarily blocks deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/uk-court-temporarily-blocks-deportation-of-eritrean-asylum-seeker/): Human rights groups say the government risks breaching international law by denying people the right to claim asylum.
- [Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Hospitalised Following Health Emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/brazils-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-hospitalised-following-health-emergency/): On Sunday, while still under house arrest in Brasília, Bolsonaro reportedly underwent a series of medical treatments, including laboratory tests.
- [Charlie Kirk's Killer Tyler Robinson Charged With Aggravated Murder, Carrying The Death Penalty | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/charlie-kirks-killer-tyler-robinson-charged-with-aggravated-murder-carrying-the-death-penalty-4k/): FBI Director Kash Patel revealed a chilling text message that Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, sent that may indicate a motive for last week’s shooting. “What was found, in terms of information, a text message exchange where the suspect, specifically stated that he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was […]
- [Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to keep Super Four chances alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/asia-cup-bangladesh-beat-afghanistan-to-keep-super-four-chances-alive/): Eight-run cricket win keeps Bangladesh in running for the next phase, while Afghanistan must beat Sri Lanka to make it.
- [Israeli army: ‘It will take several months’ to control Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israeli-army-it-will-take-several-months-to-control-gaza-city/): Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza City after launching a ground assault before dawn.
- [What makes this year’s UN General Assembly so significant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/what-makes-this-years-un-general-assembly-so-significant/): The United Nations General Assembly meets amid Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and global volatility.
- [Prosecutor to seek death penalty for Kirk shooting suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/prosecutor-to-seek-death-penalty-for-kirk-shooting-suspect/): Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- [Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/syria-jordan-us-unveil-plan-to-restore-security-in-suwayda-after-violence/): The latest initiative comes weeks after more than 250 were killed in sectarian violence in southern Syrian province.
- [First Artefacts Recovered From Titanic’s Sister Ship Britannic Over A Century After It Sank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/first-artefacts-recovered-from-titanics-sister-ship-britannic-over-a-century-after-it-sank/): Following recovery, the artefacts were transported to the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities laboratories in Athens.
- [Trump UK Visit: Inside The Country's Largest Security Operation Since King Charles' Coronation | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-uk-visit-inside-the-countrys-largest-security-operation-since-king-charles-coronation-4k/): Authorities in Britain are preparing the biggest protective security operation since the 2023 coronation of King Charles, for President Trump’s state visit, deploying drones, snipers, mounted police and boat teams in the River Thames. While any visit by a foreign head of state to Britain requires significant policing preparations, experts said that the fatal shooting […]
- [Malawi counts votes after presidential election amid economic crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/malawi-counts-votes-after-presidential-election-amid-economic-crisis/): Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and and his predecessor Peter Mutharika are seeking to win the high-stakes election.
- [Tesla faces safety investigation due to faulty door handles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/tesla-faces-safety-investigation-due-to-faulty-door-handles/): Some complaints allege that children were trapped in the back seats and could only be freed by breaking the windows.
- [Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League – start, team, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-uefa-champions-league-start-team-lineups/): Liverpool and Atletico kick off their 2025-26 Champions League campaigns with a blockbuster showdown at Anfield.
- [Queen Camilla To Miss Royal Funeral Due To Illness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/queen-camilla-to-miss-royal-funeral-due-to-illness/): Queen Camilla will miss the Duchess of Kent’s historic Catholic funeral due to acute sinusitis.
- [Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/landmark-ruling-convicts-seven-farc-ex-leaders-of-wartime-crimes/): Colombia’s JEP issues first individual sentences under 2016 peace deal, focusing on victims’ justice and reconciliation.
- [‘Didn’t Fulfil Public Expectations’: Ex-Nepal Minister Admits Failure After Gen Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/didnt-fulfil-public-expectations-ex-nepal-minister-admits-failure-after-gen-z-protests/): Nepal’s former Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud had admitted that political leaders failed to live up to public expectations.
- [Trump Hails ‘Friend’ PM Modi, Praises Him For Doing A ‘Tremendous Job’ In Birthday Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-hails-friend-pm-modi-praises-him-for-doing-a-tremendous-job-in-birthday-post/): Donald Trump praised PM Modi on his birthday, calling him a friend and lauding his leadership.
- [Hamas Condemns 'Barbaric Zionist Escalation' As Israel Launches Ground Offensive In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/hamas-condemns-barbaric-zionist-escalation-as-israel-launches-ground-offensive-in-gaza/): The United Nations has warned that the planned occupation of Gaza City threatens to displace nearly one million people.
- ["We Knocked Off Three Boats, You Only Saw Two" Trump Reveals Another Venezuela Drug Boat Strike | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/we-knocked-off-three-boats-you-only-saw-two-trump-reveals-another-venezuela-drug-boat-strike-4k/): President Donald Trump gave a fresh warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after another U.S strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean, the third now, he said—in his war against the cartels. Trump said that the U.S. had now “knocked off three boats”. Two had only been confirmed publicly before. He has deployed more […]
- [The Bolsonaro verdict shows Brazilian democracy is resilient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/the-bolsonaro-verdict-shows-brazilian-democracy-is-resilient/): The Brazilian democratic system withstands yet another political storm.
- [Trump warns ‘big trouble’ if Hamas uses Israeli captives as human shields](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-warns-big-trouble-if-hamas-uses-israeli-captives-as-human-shields/): When asked about Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza City, US President Donald Trump warned of ‘big trouble’ for Hamas.
- [US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-individuals-and-firms-that-help-iran-sell-its-oil/): The latest US Treasury Department move comes as part of an effort to make it tougher for Iran to sell oil abroad.
- [Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers named WNBA Rookie of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/dallas-wings-star-paige-bueckers-named-wnba-rookie-of-the-year/): Bueckers averaged 19.2 points on 47.7 percent shooting along with 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals.
- [Trump Claims US “Knocked Off 3 Boats” From Venezuela, Warns Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/trump-claims-us-knocked-off-3-boats-from-venezuela-warns-maduro/): President Donald Trump accused Venezuela of sending gang members and prisoners to the US, warning of security threats. He also claimed that U.S. forces had “knocked off three boats, not two” in the southern Caribbean recently, highlighting increased maritime enforcement. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [More Than 20 People In Charlie Kirk Suspect's Chatbox Being Questioned: FBI Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/more-than-20-people-in-charlie-kirk-suspects-chatbox-being-questioned-fbi-director/): FBI Director Kash Patel said over 20 people are being questioned in Charlie Kirk’s killing; Tyler Robinson is the main suspect and Discord chats are probed.
- [‘Not Up To The Job’: US Senator Grills FBI Director Kash Patel Over Charlie Kirk Killing Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/not-up-to-the-job-us-senator-grills-fbi-director-kash-patel-over-charlie-kirk-killing-probe/): Democrat senator Peter Welch said Patel was not cooperating with local law enforcement in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing.
- ['Ghost Ship' Lost For 140 Years Finally Found At Bottom Of US' Lake Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/ghost-ship-lost-for-140-years-finally-found-at-bottom-of-us-lake-michigan/): Searchers finally find wreck of schooner FJ King in Lake Michigan, nearly 140 years after it sank in a storm.
- [‘Terrorism’ charge on Mangione dismissed in health insurance exec’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/terrorism-charge-on-mangione-dismissed-in-health-insurance-execs-killing/): The 27-year-old US shooter still faces a second-degree murder charge and eight criminal counts.
- [Belarus pardons 25 more prisoners under US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/belarus-pardons-25-more-prisoners-under-us-pressure/): Last week, 52 prisoners were released, including opposition leader Mikola Statkevich, now said to be back behind bars.
- ["One Of The Lions" Hollywood Mourns Death Of Actor, Director, Indie Film Patron Robert Redford | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/one-of-the-lions-hollywood-mourns-death-of-actor-director-indie-film-patron-robert-redford-4k/): Robert Redford, star of Hollywood classics including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting and All the President’s Men, has died aged 89.In a statement, his publicist said the actor died on Tuesday at his home “at Sundance in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved”. Redford […]
- [Kenya’s Kipyegon wins record fourth 1,500m title at World Athletics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/kenyas-kipyegon-wins-record-fourth-1500m-title-at-world-athletics/): The runner fondly known as the ‘Queen of 1,500m’ was clear by nearly four minutes as she crossed the finish line.
- ['Hell, Call Their Employer': Vance Backs Doxing Of People Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/hell-call-their-employer-vance-backs-doxing-of-people-celebrating-charlie-kirks-death/): JD Vance guest-hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast on Monday, where he urged listeners to “call out” anyone expressing joy over his death
- [Israel Strikes Yemen's Houthi-Controlled Hodeidah Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/israel-strikes-yemens-houthi-controlled-hodeidah-port/): Israel intensified its attacks on Yemen over the last month by striking country’s capital, Sanaa, and adjoining Jawf province
- [Moscow Operating 200+ Camps To 'Russify And Militarise' Ukrainian Children: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/moscow-operating-200-camps-to-russify-and-militarise-ukrainian-children-report/): Ukrainian Children as young as eight have reportedly been put through weapons training, grenade-throwing contests, and classes on tactical medicine
- [Desperate Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel launches ground offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/desperate-palestinians-flee-gaza-city-as-israel-launches-ground-offensive/): Israel has launched a ground offensive to occupy Gaza City, forcing thousands of residents to flee.
- [Russian drone strike targets busy Kharkiv street, injuring four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/russian-drone-strike-targets-busy-kharkiv-street-injuring-four/): Footage shows the moment a Russian drone struck an administrative building in central Kharkiv in Ukraine, injuring four.
- [Kenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/kenya-seeks-british-nationals-arrest-in-septic-tank-murder/): In 2012, the body of Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank at the Lion’s Court Hotel in central Nanyuki.
- [Gaza City under relentless bombardment as Israel launches ground invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/gaza-city-under-relentless-bombardment-as-israel-launches-ground-invasion/): Offensive conducted as UN inquiry concludes that Israel’s nearly two-year war on Gaza amounts to genocide.
- ['Fake' Football Team From Pakistan Makes It To Japan, Gets Deported With Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/fake-football-team-from-pakistan-makes-it-to-japan-gets-deported-with-warning/): In what could be an attempt at human trafficking, 22 Pakistani nationals were carrying fake documents posing as football players of a fake team from Sialkot
- [What the UN inquiry says about Israel’s genocide on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/what-the-un-inquiry-says-about-israels-genocide-on-gaza/): A UN report has accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians, citing bombings of civilians and starvation.
- [At least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees catches fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/at-least-50-dead-after-vessel-carrying-sudanese-refugees-catches-fire/): In the Mediterranean Sea, at least 2,452 migrants or refugees died or went missing last year.
- [Mexico celebrates Independence Day with female leader for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/mexico-celebrates-independence-day-with-female-leader-for-first-time/): Mexico celebrated its Independence Day with a female president leading the commemorations for the first time in history.
- [UN: Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/16/un-israels-war-on-gaza-is-genocide/): UN inquiry Chairwoman Navi Pillay explains why Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide.
- [Trump-Backed Fed Governor Stephen Miran Casts Sole Dissenting Vote On Federal Rate Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-backed-fed-governor-stephen-miran-casts-sole-dissenting-vote-on-federal-rate-cut/): In contrast to his colleagues, Miran supports a more aggressive easing of monetary policy.
- [Trump says he plans to designate Antifa a ‘major terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-says-he-plans-to-designate-antifa-a-major-terrorist-group/): US President Trump describes group as a ‘dangerous, radical left disaster’ as well as a ‘major terrorist organisation’. 
- ['Radical Left Disaster': Trump Designates Antifa As Terrorist Organisation After Charlie Kirk Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/radical-left-disaster-trump-designates-antifa-as-terrorist-organisation-after-charlie-kirk-murder/): Donald Trump announced Antifa as a ‘terrorist organisation’, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling the movement a ‘sick, dangerous, radical left disaster’.
- [Leading Hamas official makes first comments since Israeli attack in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/leading-hamas-official-makes-first-comments-since-israeli-attack-in-qatar/): Hamas official Ghazi Hamad was at the location Israel had attacked in Qatar last week, describing it as ‘intense’.
- [Five police officers shot, three fatally, in Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/five-police-officers-shot-three-fatally-in-pennsylvania/): Shooting took place in York County, in a rural part of the US state.
- [Israel strikes kill Palestinians near Gaza’s last functioning hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/israel-strikes-kill-palestinians-near-gazas-last-functioning-hospitals/): Israeli forces kill at least 15 people outside al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, four more killed near al-Ahli hospital.
- [Firings over reactions to Kirk killing spark free speech debate in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/firings-over-reactions-to-kirk-killing-spark-free-speech-debate-in-the-us/): Political tensions rise as firings over Charlie Kirk reactions highlight divisions on free speech and cancel culture.
- [PSG cruise but Liverpool leave it late yet again, Bayern and Inter also win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/psg-cruise-but-liverpool-leave-it-late-yet-again-bayern-and-inter-also-win/): Liverpool edge thriller at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League with an injury-time winner from captain Virgil van Dijk.
- [King Charles Hosts Trump At Windsor Dinner; Tech Giants, Political Leaders Join Banquet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/king-charles-hosts-trump-at-windsor-dinner-tech-giants-political-leaders-join-banquet/): From the US political delegation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff are present.
- [Alexey Navalny’s widow says lab results show her husband was poisoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/alexey-navalnys-widow-says-lab-results-show-her-husband-was-poisoned/): The widow of vocal Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny says two independent labs have found that he was poisoned.
- [‘Israel is committing genocide in Gaza’: Bernie Sanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/israel-is-committing-genocide-in-gaza-bernie-sanders/): Key progressive lawmaker becomes the first US senator to describe Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
- [Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/saudi-arabia-signs-mutual-defence-pact-with-nuclear-armed-pakistan/): Pact declares any attack on Saudi Arabia or Pakistan an attack on both, deepening shared security alliance.
- [Asia Cup: Pakistan beat UAE to enter Super Fours; face India on Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/asia-cup-pakistan-beat-uae-to-enter-super-fours-face-india-on-sunday/): After a delayed start, Pakistan bagged a 41-run cricket win in Dubai to qualify for the next round of Asia Cup 2025.
- [Palestinians march south as Israel ethnically cleanses Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/palestinians-march-south-as-israel-ethnically-cleanses-gaza-city/): Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza’s north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.
- [India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to meet in javelin final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/indias-neeraj-chopra-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-to-meet-in-javelin-final/): Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.
- [Talks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/talks-with-israel-could-lead-to-results-in-days-says-syrias-al-sharaa/): President al-Sharaa says talks between Syria and Israel may lead to a security agreement soon.
- [Smotrich: Gaza could be a ‘real estate bonanza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/smotrich-gaza-could-be-a-real-estate-bonanza/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says there’s a “business plan” to turn Gaza into a “real estate bonanza.”
- [Families sue Boeing, Honeywell over June Air India crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/families-sue-boeing-honeywell-over-june-air-india-crash/): The lawsuit filed in a court in Delaware alleges the accident was caused by faulty fuel switches
- [Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Diagnosed With Early-Stage Skin Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/former-brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-diagnosed-with-early-stage-skin-cancer/): Doctors revealed that Bolsonaro had eight skin lesions removed during a hospital visit on Sunday.
- ["Hoped To Keep This Secret Till I Died" What Charlie Kirk's Killer Tyler Robinson Told Partner | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/hoped-to-keep-this-secret-till-i-died-what-charlie-kirks-killer-tyler-robinson-told-partner-4k/): Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly confessed to committing the crime in a series of texts to his transgender partner after the shooting, according to court documents. Robinson made his first appearance in a Utah court after being charged with murder. Authorities have not revealed a clear motive in […]
- [Ancient Pharaoh’s 3,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet Goes Missing From Cairo Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/ancient-pharaohs-3000-year-old-gold-bracelet-goes-missing-from-cairo-museum/): The museum’s director general has clarified that some images currently being shared online are not of the missing artifact.
- [Charlie Kirk, FBI Firings And Epstein: Highlights Of Kash Patel's Explosive Senate Hearing | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/charlie-kirk-fbi-firings-and-epstein-highlights-of-kash-patels-explosive-senate-hearing-4k/): FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday ran into several shouting matches with Democratic senators who pressed him on the bungling of the Epstein files, firings of agents for alleged political reasons and his social media posts in the early days of the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder. At one point of time during the oversight […]
- [Trump And The Royal Family Watch Red Arrows Flypast Over Windsor Castle During Beating Retreat | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-and-the-royal-family-watch-red-arrows-flypast-over-windsor-castle-during-beating-retreat-4k/): Donald Trump and King Charles watched the Beating Retreat ceremony on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Beating Retreat is a military spectacle and ceremony that originated in the early years of organised warfare and symbolises the end of the day when camp gates were closed and ceremonial flags were lowered. The Massed Bands of the […]
- [Andrew Cuomo shifts stance on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/andrew-cuomo-shifts-stance-on-gaza/): We compare and contrast Andrew Cuomo’s shift in stance on Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Gaza actions ahead of NYC mayoral race.
- [President Donald Trump Visits Queen Elizabeth's Burial Site At St George's Chapel In Windsor | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/president-donald-trump-visits-queen-elizabeths-burial-site-at-st-georges-chapel-in-windsor-4k/): President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited the tomb of the late Queen Elizabeth as part of their second official state visit to the UK. The Trumps visited St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of the late Queen, and laid a wreath in tribute. Trump had previously met with Queen Elizabeth during […]
- [India Named In Trump’s List Of 23 Major Drug Trafficking Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/india-named-in-trumps-list-of-23-major-drug-trafficking-countries/): Trump also addressed the devastating impact of synthetic opioids, notably fentanyl, which he said are driving a serious public health crisis in the US.
- [US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-since-december/): The central bank’s widely expected 0.25% cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.
- [Donald Trump Visits The Royal Collection Exhibition With King Charles During Trip To Windsor | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/donald-trump-visits-the-royal-collection-exhibition-with-king-charles-during-trip-to-windsor-4k/): King Charles and Queen Camilla host Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle for the first full day of their UK state visit. The US president and first lady took part in a series of ceremonies, including a carriage procession and a Red Arrows flypast – they also visited the late Queen Elizabeth’s tomb in […]
- ['US Tariff Policy A Mistake': Ex-NSA Targets Trump Again For 'Incoherent' Trade Approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-tariff-policy-a-mistake-ex-nsa-targets-trump-again-for-incoherent-trade-approach/): Former US national security adviser John Bolton described the tariff policy as a mistake and criticised Trump for his “incoherent” approach with India.
- ['Independence Gone': Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Quits Over Row With Unilever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/independence-gone-ben-jerrys-co-founder-quits-over-row-with-unilever/): Jerry Greenfield resigned from Ben & Jerry’s, citing Unilever’s limits on social advocacy
- [Fired CDC director warns of backslide in US vaccine science under RFK Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/fired-cdc-director-warns-of-backslide-in-us-vaccine-science-under-rfk-jr/): Ex-CDC Director Monarez says she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine policy changes without scientific review.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro discharged from hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/brazils-bolsonaro-discharged-from-hospital/): His release comes a day after the convicted ex-leader was rushed to a hospital after falling ill at home.
- [Only 13 survivors from capsized boat carrying 74 refugees off Libya: UNHCR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/only-13-survivors-from-capsized-boat-carrying-74-refugees-off-libya-unhcr/): UN agency says dozens killed after a boat carrying mostly Sudanese refugees capsized near the Libyan town of Tobruk.
- [Air Force One Carrying Trump To UK Has Close Encounter With Spirit Jet: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/air-force-one-carrying-trump-to-uk-has-close-encounter-with-spirit-jet-report/): Air Force One with Donald Trump and Melania Trump had a close encounter with Spirit Flight 1300 over New York but both planes landed safely.
- [Online forum CEOs called to testify at Congress after Charlie Kirk murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/online-forum-ceos-called-to-testify-at-congress-after-charlie-kirk-murder/): Republican-led committee plans to ask CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit about the ‘radicalization’ of users.
- [China bans tech firms from Nvidia chip purchases: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/china-bans-tech-firms-from-nvidia-chip-purchases-report/): CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the developments with US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday.
- [Could a US and Saudi-backed proposal lead to peace in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/could-a-us-and-saudi-backed-proposal-lead-to-peace-in-sudan/): US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, proposed the initiative, which has been criticised by Sudan’s government.
- [Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee’s role in India handshake row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/pakistan-vs-uae-delayed-over-match-referees-role-in-india-handshake-row/): Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.
- [Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Battling With Kidney Issues, Anaemia, To Remain Hospitalised For Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-battling-with-kidney-issues-anaemia-to-remain-hospitalised-for-now/): The 70-year-old far-right leader was admitted to the hospital while under arrest after suffering violent bouts of hiccups and vomiting.
- [US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-treasury-sec-bessent-accused-of-contradictory-mortgage-pledges-report/): The Bloomberg News report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
- [‘War on free speech’: Outcry after Maldives passes controversial media bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/war-on-free-speech-outcry-after-maldives-passes-controversial-media-bill/): Critics say new media regulatory bill will muzzle the press and free speech online, a claim the government dismisses.
- ['Patriotic Americans': Over 1.5 Lakh Apply For Jobs To Help With Trump's Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/patriotic-americans-over-1-5-lakh-apply-for-jobs-to-help-with-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a recruitment campaign in late July to help with Trump’s immigration crackdown. It has received 1.5 lakh applications.
- [Trump and First Lady Given Spectacular Royal Welcome at Windsor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-and-first-lady-given-spectacular-royal-welcome-at-windsor/): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were given the royal red carpet welcome with a carriage procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [After Wishing PM Modi, Putin Calls India-Russia Ties 'Exceptionally Trusting Since Soviet Era'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/after-wishing-pm-modi-putin-calls-india-russia-ties-exceptionally-trusting-since-soviet-era/): Putin made the remarks during a televised meeting with his cabinet, shortly after calling PM Modi to personally wish him on his 75th birthday
- [Thousands Of Anti-Trump Protesters March In London As US President Attends Events In Windsor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/thousands-of-anti-trump-protesters-march-in-london-as-us-president-attends-events-in-windsor/): Trump arrived in Britain for a two-day visit, receiving a grand ceremonial welcome at the royal residence in Windsor
- [Walks Ahead Of King, Skips Curtsy: Trump, Melania Stir Debate Online Over Royal Protocol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/walks-ahead-of-king-skips-curtsy-trump-melania-stir-debate-online-over-royal-protocol/): Within hours of landing in Windsor, Trump was seen walking ahead of King Charles while inspecting the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle
- [EU proposes suspending trade concessions with Israel over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/eu-proposes-suspending-trade-concessions-with-israel-over-gaza/): The European Commission has presented a measure to suspend its trade concessions on Israeli exports due to the Gaza war.
- [Lebanon’s terrible year: From exploding pagers to Israeli occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/lebanons-terrible-year-from-exploding-pagers-to-israeli-occupation/): The pager attack in Lebanon kicked off a year that upended the country’s political and military reality.
- [Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/indonesias-subianto-appoints-new-security-minister-after-deadly-protests/): Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.
- [British protesters say ‘No to racism, no to Trump’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/british-protesters-say-no-to-racism-no-to-trump/): Demonstrators offer counterbalance to royal grandeur and flattery of US president at Windsor Castle.
- [Not A Trip To Remember: Racial Profiling Shadows Indians’ Georgia Visit, Leaves Bitter Memories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/not-a-trip-to-remember-racial-profiling-shadows-indians-georgia-visit-leaves-bitter-memories/): Many Indian travellers have shared harrowing experiences on social media about racial profiling and mistreatment at Georgian borders and airports
- [‘Unfazed By Sanctions..’ Russia Warns EU, Asserts Policies Won’t Change Our Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/unfazed-by-sanctions-russia-warns-eu-asserts-policies-wont-change-our-course/): Kremlin said, Europe’s plans to phase-out Russian energy more quickly won’t affect Moscow and that it will not force it to change its position n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pahalgam Terror Attack Tragic Reminder Of Terrorism's Human Cost: European Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/pahalgam-terror-attack-tragic-reminder-of-terrorisms-human-cost-european-commission/): The agenda noted the importance of India-EU ties for strengthening economic growth and security and diversifying supply chains
- [Sudan family torn apart by war is reunited after Al Jazeera report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/sudan-family-torn-apart-by-war-is-reunited-after-al-jazeera-report/): Sudanese father, Shamoun Idris reunited with his wife and seven children after spotting them in an Al Jazeera report.
- [Why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quit over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/why-ben-jerrys-co-founder-quit-over-gaza/): Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned, accusing Unilever of silencing its stance on Gaza.
- [Watch: Trump Receives Royal Welcome With Carriage Procession Through Windsor Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/watch-trump-receives-royal-welcome-with-carriage-procession-through-windsor-castle/): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were given the royal red carpet treatment on September 17 with a carriage procession through the grounds of Windsor Castle. Trump spoke to King Charles and Prince William while Melania was seen speaking to Queen Camilla and Princess Kate before the procession began on a route […]
- [Thousands Of Palestinians Flee As Israeli Troops Push Into Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/thousands-of-palestinians-flee-as-israeli-troops-push-into-gaza-city/): As Israel continued to ramp up its strikes in and around Gaza City, Palestinians have been fleeing using vehicles such as donkey carts, rickshaws and even on foot.
- [Has Elon Musk really been awarded a $1 trillion pay deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/has-elon-musk-really-been-awarded-a-1-trillion-pay-deal/): And why has the South African entrepreneur been busy buying up shares in Tesla?
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/live-liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up with breaking team news ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Anfield football match.
- [Who is Donald Henson, The Suspect Who Rammed Car Into FBI Building?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/who-is-donald-henson-the-suspect-who-rammed-car-into-fbi-building/): Donald Henson from Penn Hills rammed his car into the FBI Pittsburgh gate, threw an American flag, and fled. FBI calls it an act of terror and seeks public help to locate him.
- [China Bans Tech Firms From Buying Nvidia's AI Chips, Jensen Huang 'Disappointed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/china-bans-tech-firms-from-buying-nvidias-ai-chips-jensen-huang-disappointed/): China’s internet regulator has reportedly banned the country’s biggest technology companies from buying Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips, according to a report.
- [King Charles greets Trump with royal pageantry in UK’s Windsor Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/king-charles-greets-trump-with-royal-pageantry-in-uks-windsor-castle/): US President Trump receives a royal welcome at the UK’s Windsor Castle, with a dazzling display of military bands.
- [Palestinians under relentless attack as Israel steps up Gaza City assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/palestinians-under-relentless-attack-as-israel-steps-up-gaza-city-assault/): This is what Palestinians in Gaza City are facing as Israeli forces relentlessly bomb the area.
- [China Scorns Israel’s Gaza Offensive as Trump Issues ‘Hell to Pay’ Warning to Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/china-scorns-israels-gaza-offensive-as-trump-issues-hell-to-pay-warning-to-hamas/): China voiced strong opposition to Israel’s major ground assault on Gaza City.Beijing condemned the escalation, warning against actions that worsen the conflict.Foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian stressed that harming civilians violates international law.He urged restraint to prevent further deterioration of the situation.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Venezuela Vows To ‘Neutralise’ US ‘Threat of War’ As Trump Reveals ‘Third’ Secret Boat Attack | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/venezuela-vows-to-neutralise-us-threat-of-war-as-trump-reveals-third-secret-boat-attack-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for “national unity” in response to rising tensions with the U.S.His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s claim that U.S. forces struck Venezuelan drug trafficking boats.Maduro avoided directly addressing the strikes but denounced Washington’s actions.He labeled them an “absolutely reprehensible, criminal, and immoral threat.”n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/will-a-boycott-over-israel-divide-the-eurovision-song-contest/): Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.
- [Tehran Vows to Engage Israel in “Other Battlefields”, Mossad Sent 100 Spies to Iran in Largest Op|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/tehran-vows-to-engage-israel-in-other-battlefields-mossad-sent-100-spies-to-iran-in-largest-op4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Pak Govt, Army Funding…': Lashkar Leader's Claims On Muridke Rebuild After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/pak-govt-army-funding-lashkar-leaders-claims-on-muridke-rebuild-after-op-sindoor/): A purported video has surfaced of Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, who is reportedly the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack
- [Philippines Shows CCG's ”Water Cannon Attack” on Its Ships, Slams China’s “lies”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/philippines-shows-ccgs-water-cannon-attack-on-its-ships-slams-chinas-lies/): The Philippine Coast Guard released a video, purportedly showing a water cannon attack by a Chinese vesselOn September 16, China said it fired water cannon at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Alexei Navalny's Widow Says Lab Tests Confirm He Was Poisoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/alexei-navalnys-widow-says-lab-tests-confirm-he-was-poisoned/): Yulia Navalnaya says two foreign labs confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned and surveillance footage has vanished despite him being under near-constant camera monitoring in jail
- [Ostriches And Emus Once Flew? Study Reveals Their Ancestors Crossed Oceans By Air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/ostriches-and-emus-once-flew-study-reveals-their-ancestors-crossed-oceans-by-air/): The big mystery scientists have faced for years is how these birds, all of which cannot fly today, ended up on continents separated by oceans
- [As its former ambassadors, we urge the EU to sanction Israel now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/as-its-former-ambassadors-we-urge-the-eu-to-sanction-israel-now/): Europe must not let Gaza become the graveyard of international law and human rights.
- [Who was Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/who-was-oscar-winning-actor-director-and-activist-robert-redford/): Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and activist, has died aged 89. Celebrated for his Hollywood career,
- [US not entitled “to use lethal force” against Venezuelan vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-not-entitled-to-use-lethal-force-against-venezuelan-vessels/): “That implicates murder statutes under US federal law.”
- [‘Ball still in Iran’s court,’ European powers say after nuclear issues call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/ball-still-in-irans-court-european-powers-say-after-nuclear-issues-call/): Germany says it’s possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3’s top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.
- [Manila Blasts “China’s Lies” After Ship Collision, UK to Deploy Troops to Philippines for Taiwan? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/manila-blasts-chinas-lies-after-ship-collision-uk-to-deploy-troops-to-philippines-for-taiwan-4k/): Manila accused China’s Coast Guard of ‘carrying out unlawful behaviour’ a day after it fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near the Scarborough shoal. On September 16, Manila said one person was injured in China’s alleged water cannon attack that shattered a window on the bridge of a Philippine ship. A recent satellite imagery shows […]
- ['Ready To Make Contributions': PM Modi's Ukraine Peace Message To Putin After Birthday Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/ready-to-make-contributions-pm-modis-ukraine-peace-message-to-putin-after-birthday-call/): PM Modi thanked President Putin for birthday wishes and vowed to boost ties, reaffirming India’s support for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
- [Trump Takes Carriage Ride With King Charles To Windsor Castle During Historic UK State Visit | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-takes-carriage-ride-with-king-charles-to-windsor-castle-during-historic-uk-state-visit-4k/): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at Windsor Castle. They were greeted by King Charles III, Queen Camilla as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales. They then began a tour of the grounds in horse-drawn carriages with the royal family, which were escorted by the Household Cavalry Mounted […]
- [Breach Of Royal Protocol? Trump Walks In Front Of King Charles During Guard of Honour At Windsor |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/breach-of-royal-protocol-trump-walks-in-front-of-king-charles-during-guard-of-honour-at-windsor-4k/): As Donald Trump and King Charles III inspected the honor guard, the president walked a few strides ahead of the monarch. Trump did the same during his first state visit in 2019, when he walked in front of Queen Elizabeth II. However, the palace said in 2019 that Trump’s walking ahead of the Queen was […]
- [EU Moves To Restrict Trade Ties With Israel, Sanctioning Ministers Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/eu-moves-to-restrict-trade-ties-with-israel-sanctioning-ministers-over-gaza-war/): The EU said it would take immediate action by itself by freezing some 20 million euros (Rs 178 crore) in bilateral support for Israel amid mounting outrage over the Gaza war.
- [Trump Inspects Guard Of Honour With King Charles At Windsor Castle | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-inspects-guard-of-honour-with-king-charles-at-windsor-castle-video/): Trump arrived in Britain for a two-day visit, receiving a grand ceremonial welcome at the royal residence in Windsor
- [Alexey Navalny’s wife says lab tests show he was poisoned before death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/alexey-navalnys-wife-says-lab-tests-show-he-was-poisoned-before-death/): Yulia Navalnaya urges two laboratories in different countries to release analyses of smuggled samples.
- [Protests turn violent in Ecuador over rising fuel prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/protests-turn-violent-in-ecuador-over-rising-fuel-prices/): Protests over rising fuel prices in Ecuador turned violent on Tuesday as demonstrations spread across the country.
- [Mass displacement in Gaza as Israeli ground invasion intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/mass-displacement-in-gaza-as-israeli-ground-invasion-intensifies/): Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza with no safe exits, as mass displacement and Israeli attacks continue unabated.
- [What happened as Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared in court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/what-happened-as-charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-appeared-in-court/): Prosecutors have revealed a digital trove of evidence in the case against Charlie Kirk’s accused killer.
- [EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/eu-proposes-suspension-of-trade-concessions-with-israel-over-gaza-war/): The European Commission also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers’ in the Israeli government and violent settlers.
- [As Israel struck Qatar, South Africans saw echo of last decade of apartheid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/as-israel-struck-qatar-south-africans-saw-echo-of-last-decade-of-apartheid/): In the 70s and 80s, South Africa hit Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. Israel’s struck 8 nations this year.
- [Shaming Israel for Gaza genocide could embolden it, unless it is punished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/shaming-israel-for-gaza-genocide-could-embolden-it-unless-it-is-punished/): Calling genocide by its name means nothing without action to stop it.
- [King Charles Rolls Out Royal Red Carpet, William And Kate Welcome Trump, Melania To Windsor | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/king-charles-rolls-out-royal-red-carpet-william-and-kate-welcome-trump-melania-to-windsor-4k/): US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have arrived at Windsor Castle as they kick off their first full day of a historic second state visit to Britain. King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed the Trumps outside Victoria House after they were first greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales when […]
- ['US Officers Tied Us Up, Pointed Guns': South Korean Workers Recall Immigration Raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/us-officers-tied-us-up-pointed-guns-south-korean-workers-recall-immigration-raids/): Around 300 South Korean engineers were detained and deported from the Hyundai‑LG plant in Georgia after an ICE raid, facing harsh treatment.
- [Car Rams Into FBI’s Pittsburgh Building Gate In ‘An Act Of Terror,’ Search For Driver Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/car-rams-into-fbis-pittsburgh-building-gate-in-an-act-of-terror-search-for-driver-underway/): A driver crashed into the FBI Pittsburgh gate, threw an American flag, and fled. FBI calls it a targeted attack.
- ['Time To Double Down': EU Eyes Deeper India Partnership, FTA Likely By End Of 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/time-to-double-down-eu-eyes-deeper-india-partnership-fta-likely-by-end-of-2025/): The European Commission adopted a joint communication outlining a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’, marking a significant milestone in India-EU ties.
- [King Charles Sends This Special Gift To PM Modi On His 75th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/king-charles-sends-this-special-gift-to-pm-modi-on-his-75th-birthday/): King Charles III gifted a Kadamb tree sapling to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, honoring the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative.
- [Video: Israeli strike targets vehicle carrying displaced Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/video-israeli-strike-targets-vehicle-carrying-displaced-palestinians/): An Israeli strike targeted a vehicle carrying displaced Palestinians who were evacuating Gaza City.
- [Israel’s responses are “boring” and repetitive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/israels-responses-are-boring-and-repetitive/): UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti says Israel’s “boring” replies on Gaza war crimes are predictable and avoid the evidence.
- [Trump ‘Invites’ Netanyahu After “Justified” Qatar Strike? Houthis Target Israel’s ‘Zion Wing’? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/trump-invites-netanyahu-after-justified-qatar-strike-houthis-target-israels-zion-wing-4k/): The Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s special “Zion Wing” aircraft was ‘forced to make an emergency landing’ in the wake of a Houthi missile attack on Sept. 16. This was reported by Al Mayadeen after the Israeli military said its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen.The missile attack came hours […]
- [Maduro Decries “Threat of War in Caribbean,” Slams US for “Immoral Threat” to Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/maduro-decries-threat-of-war-in-caribbean-slams-us-for-immoral-threat-to-venezuela/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for ‘national unity’ in response to what he described as a U.S. threat in the Caribbean.His remarks followed President Trump’s announcement of strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats.Maduro did not mention the attacks directly but condemned the U.S., calling its actions ‘criminal and immoral.’He framed the situation as a threat […]
- [Thomas Partey, ex-Arsenal footballer, denies rape charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/thomas-partey-ex-arsenal-footballer-denies-rape-charges/): The alleged offences took place when the Ghanaian defender played for London club Arsenal in the Premier League.
- [‘A human cannot live there any more’: Afghan quake survivors plead for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/a-human-cannot-live-there-any-more-afghan-quake-survivors-plead-for-help/): Survivors appeal for urgent aid to rebuild destroyed homes and restore their villages.
- [Delhi, Mumbai Among 8 Airports To Get E-Gates Under Fast-Track Immigration Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/17/delhi-mumbai-among-8-airports-to-get-e-gates-under-fast-track-immigration-programme/): Air India announces FTI-TTP e-gates for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders at eight airports, enabling faster, contactless immigration with biometric authentication.
- [China Cracks Down On Buddhist Monks, Accuses Them Of Misusing Temple Wealth: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/china-cracks-down-on-buddhist-monks-accuses-them-of-misusing-temple-wealth-report/): China cracks down on Buddhist monks like Shi Yongxin and Wu Bing for misusing temple funds, aiming to regulate the booming temple economy.
- [‘Race Against Time’: UN Says Afghanistan Earthquake Left Over 649,000 Tonnes Of Debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/race-against-time-un-says-afghanistan-earthquake-left-over-649000-tonnes-of-debris/): The Afghanistan earthquake killed nearly 2,200, displaced up to 31,000 and left 649,000 tonnes of debris.
- [Ukraine to Train Polish Troops in New Joint Drone Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ukraine-to-train-polish-troops-in-new-joint-drone-force/): Defense chiefs from Ukraine and Poland signed agreements on drone operation training and joint industrial projects during a ministerial meeting in Kyiv, on September 18. The initiative will integrate new military technology to protect people and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian defence minister Denys Shmyhal said at a news briefing with his Polish counterpart Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel Heckled Over Epstein Case: 'You Don't Care About Kids Getting Raped'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/fbi-chief-kash-patel-heckled-over-epstein-case-you-dont-care-about-kids-getting-raped/): FBI Director Kash Patel faced Senate scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein files.
- ['Demolition Done, Now We Build': Israeli Minister Calls Gaza A 'Real Estate Bonanza'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/demolition-done-now-we-build-israeli-minister-calls-gaza-a-real-estate-bonanza/): Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said that plans are being discussed with the US, adding that “a business plan is on President Trump’s table”
- [Royal treasure tour: First Lady Melania Trump, Queen Camilla visit Mary’s Dolls’ House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/royal-treasure-tour-first-lady-melania-trump-queen-camilla-visit-marys-dolls-house/): On the morning of September 18, First Lady Melania Trump stayed in Windsor to tour Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House with Queen Camilla. As Camilla guided her through the display, several items with personal family connections stood out. Among them were tiny books, each under two inches tall, nestled inside the famous Dolls’ House—a detail that […]
- [Princess Kate And Melania Trump Earn Their "Go Wild" Badges During First Outing Together | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/princess-kate-and-melania-trump-earn-their-go-wild-badges-during-first-outing-together-4k/): Princess Catherine stepped out on her own without other senior members of the royal family to host first lady Melania Trump for a joint outing. After Melania toured Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla, the first lady joined the Princess of Wales in Frogmore Gardens. There, they […]
- ['Not Here To Replace People': Albania's AI Minister In First Parliament Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/not-here-to-replace-people-albanias-ai-minister-in-first-parliament-address/): The AI minister, named Diella, said the real danger to constitutions is not machines, but the inhumane decisions made by those in power
- [“Great News for America!” Trump Gloats As Jimmy Kimmel Goes Off Air Over Charlie Kirk Monologue | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/great-news-for-america-trump-gloats-as-jimmy-kimmel-goes-off-air-over-charlie-kirk-monologue-4k/): ABC has pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after host Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew backlash and a warning from FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatening Disney with penalties. Fans later gathered outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre to protest the decision.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Why Machu Picchu Risks Losing Its Place Among New 7 Wonders Of The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/why-machu-picchu-risks-losing-its-place-among-new-7-wonders-of-the-world/): Machu Picchu risks losing its New7Wonders status due to overtourism, conservation gaps and social unrest.
- [Saudi Wants ‘Nukes on Rent’ From Nuclear-armed Pak? MBS Looks Beyond US After Israel Hits Doha |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/saudi-wants-nukes-on-rent-from-nuclear-armed-pak-mbs-looks-beyond-us-after-israel-hits-doha-4k/): Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact late on Wednesday (Sept. 17), significantly strengthening a decades-old security partnership a week after Israel’s strikes on Qatar upended the diplomatic calculus in the region.The enhanced defence ties come as Gulf Arab states grow increasingly wary about the reliability of the United States as a […]
- [Picasso Painting Unveiled After 80 Years, Likely To Fetch Over €8 Million At Auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/picasso-painting-unveiled-after-80-years-likely-to-fetch-over-e8-million-at-auction/): Pablo Picasso’s Bust of a Woman in a Flowery Hat Dora Maar, unseen for 80 years, was unveiled in Paris and will be auctioned by Lucien Paris, estimated at €8million.
- [Mary Trump on politics, power and the future of US democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/mary-trump-on-politics-power-and-the-future-of-us-democracy/): Mary Trump joins Centre Stage to discuss Donald Trump’s influence, the Republican Party and future of US democracy.
- [Spanish football fans fly pro-Palestine banner in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/spanish-football-fans-fly-pro-palestine-banner-in-champions-league/): “From today until the very last day, we stand with you.”
- [Walcott wins javelin gold as Chopra, Nadeem disappoint at Athletics Worlds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/walcott-wins-javelin-gold-as-chopra-nadeem-disappoint-at-athletics-worlds/): A disappointing night for South Asia turns into a joyous one for the Americas at the men’s javelin final in Tokyo.
- [US right shifts tone on social media censorship after Charlie Kirk’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-right-shifts-tone-on-social-media-censorship-after-charlie-kirks-murder/): Platforms that loosened moderation in the Trump era are now under scrutiny over online reaction to activist’s killing.
- [The Disappearance of Dr Abu Safiya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/the-disappearance-of-dr-abu-safiya/): Fault Lines investigates the assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital and Dr Hussam Abu Safiya’s illegal arrest by Israeli forces
- [US and UK sign major nuclear power deal: What does it include?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-and-uk-sign-major-nuclear-power-deal-what-does-it-include/): The multibillion-pound deal will build up to 12 modern nuclear reactors in northeast England and power data centres.
- [Gulf nations to coordinate at ‘all military and intelligence levels’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/gulf-nations-to-coordinate-at-all-military-and-intelligence-levels/): Defence ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council have vowed to coordinate “at all military and intelligence levels”.
- [What is antifa; what does Trump’s ‘major terrorist’ label mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-is-antifa-what-does-trumps-major-terrorist-label-mean/): Trump’s latest announcement comes as Tyler Robinson is charged over Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.
- [All Hail The Algorithm: Japan's Political Party Ditches Human Boss For AI Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/all-hail-the-algorithm-japans-political-party-ditches-human-boss-for-ai-leader/): The Path to Rebirth party in Japan will replace leader Shinji Ishimaru with AI.
- [What is Antifa, the movement Trump wants to label a ‘terrorist’ group?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-is-antifa-the-movement-trump-wants-to-label-a-terrorist-group/): The Trump administration says it will add Antifa to the ‘terror’ list, following the killing of activist Charlie Kirk.
- [WHO warns hospitals ‘on the brink’ as Israel pushes Gaza City assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/who-warns-hospitals-on-the-brink-as-israel-pushes-gaza-city-assault/): Israel continues deadly bid to ethnically cleanse enclave’s largest city amid ‘cataclysmic’ humanitarian conditions.
- [Palestinians in Gaza face reality “nothing short of cataclysmic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/palestinians-in-gaza-face-reality-nothing-short-of-cataclysmic/): Olga Cherevko on the worsening crisis as Israeli forces push into Gaza City, forcing Palestinians to flee once again.
- [Donald Trump’s UK state visit met with protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-met-with-protests/): Demonstrators have been protesting against Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom.
- [Who was Celeste Rivas, the missing teen found dead in singer d4vd’s Tesla?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/who-was-celeste-rivas-the-missing-teen-found-dead-in-singer-d4vds-tesla/): The LAPD identified the body of a girl in the car of Romantic Homicide singer d4vd. She went missing in 2024, aged 13.
- [Alarm in India’s Kerala as cases of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/alarm-in-indias-kerala-as-cases-of-brain-eating-amoeba-rise/): At least 19 deaths and 72 infections of the Naegleria fowleri amoeba have been reported this year.
- [Melania Trump Visits Queen Mary's Dolls' House At Windsor Castle With Queen Camilla | UK News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/melania-trump-visits-queen-marys-dolls-house-at-windsor-castle-with-queen-camilla-uk-news/): First lady Melania Trump spent the morning at Windsor with Queen Camilla, viewing Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House — the world’s largest, according to the Royal Collection Trust. The doll’s house, built by architect Edwin Lutyens, belonged to the consort of King George V, Queen Mary. It is intended to reflect royal life in its everyday […]
- [Putin’s Sub Hunters Out as NATO Flexes Muscle at Russia's Doorstep, Ukraine Gets Patriot Missiles|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/putins-sub-hunters-out-as-nato-flexes-muscle-at-russias-doorstep-ukraine-gets-patriot-missiles4k/): The Ukrainian president has confirmed that Kyiv will receive Patriot and HIMARS missiles as part of a US weapons aid package financed by NATO allies. Volodymyr Zelensky’s announcement came a day after the Trump administration confirmed its first weapons transfer to Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). a new framework created jointly by […]
- [Brazil's Lula Scoffs At Question On Meeting Trump: ‘He’s Not Emperor Of The World’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/brazils-lula-scoffs-at-question-on-meeting-trump-hes-not-emperor-of-the-world/): Lula da Silva criticised Donald Trump, stating he is not the emperor of the world, and highlighted strained US-Brazil relations and Trump’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods.
- [Pakistan Military Convoy Struck By Explosives-Laden Vehicle In Balochistan, Multiple Casualties Feared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/pakistan-military-convoy-struck-by-explosives-laden-vehicle-in-balochistan-multiple-casualties-feared/): Initial reports said three to four soldiers were killed in what could be a suicide attack but there is still no confirmation on the number of deaths
- [Asked About His Wealth, Trump Tells Australian Journalist: ‘I’ll Complain To Your PM’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/asked-about-his-wealth-trump-tells-australian-journalist-ill-complain-to-your-pm/): Donald Trump warned he would raise the matter with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- [Al Jazeera reporter on road out of Gaza City as thousands flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/al-jazeera-reporter-on-road-out-of-gaza-city-as-thousands-flee/): Today, Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports on Palestinians now on the road to flee the city under Israel’s forced demands.
- [Israel is “drunk on Western impunity”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/israel-is-drunk-on-western-impunity/): Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, after months in Gaza, warns Israel’s “televised genocide” seeks to normalise mass killing
- [Clashes at disputed border between Thai police and Cambodian protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/clashes-at-disputed-border-between-thai-police-and-cambodian-protesters/): Violent clashes between Thai police and Cambodian protesters erupted in a disputed border town on Wednesday.
- [South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ‘Moonies’ leader in bribery probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/south-korean-prosecutors-seek-arrest-of-moonies-leader-in-bribery-probe/): Unification Church leader accused of bribing former first lady whose husband Yoon Suk-yeol fell from grace last year.
- [Ukraine’s new weapon will help it target strategic infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ukraines-new-weapon-will-help-it-target-strategic-infrastructure/): @alexgatopoulos looks at the leverage Ukraine’s newest missile might give it against Russia
- [Western bids to recognise a Palestinian state put Israel first](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/western-bids-to-recognise-a-palestinian-state-put-israel-first/): If recognition is to matter, it must centre on Palestinian self-determination, not Israel’s security.
- [President Trump Gets Down To Business, Meets Starmer At The UK PM's Country Home In Chequers | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/president-trump-gets-down-to-business-meets-starmer-at-the-uk-pms-country-home-in-chequers-4k/): US President Donald Trump arrived by helicopter at Chequers, the British prime minister’s country house in Buckinghamshire. Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria greeted US President Donald Trump outside Chequers. The couple last met Trump in the United Kingdom in July, for talks at his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Moment Two Flying Cars Crashed Into Each Other At China Air Show Rehearsal | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/moment-two-flying-cars-crashed-into-each-other-at-china-air-show-rehearsal-watch/): Two flying cars collided mid-air during Changchun Air Show rehearsals in China.
- [Israel To Cut Funding For 'Israeli Oscars' After Film About Palestinian Boy Wins Top Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/israel-to-cut-funding-for-israeli-oscars-after-film-about-palestinian-boy-wins-top-awards/): Israel’s Culture Ministry criticised the Ophir Awards – known as the ‘Israeli Oscars’ – after ‘The Sea’, a movie about a Palestinian boy, won Best Picture and other awards.
- [What Is MAID? The Assisted Dying Process Chosen By Canadian Author Robert Munsch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-is-maid-the-assisted-dying-process-chosen-by-canadian-author-robert-munsch/): Canada legalised Medical Assistance in Dying in 2016 under strict rules. Here’s who qualifies, how it works, and why Robert Munsch, author of ‘Love You Forever’, chose it
- [Internet Banned In Northern Afghanistan As Taliban Aims To 'Prevent Immorality'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/internet-banned-in-northern-afghanistan-as-taliban-aims-to-prevent-immorality/): The Taliban imposed a Wi-Fi ban in northern Afghanistan, affecting Balkh, Baghlan, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Takhar, citing immorality concerns, sparking criticisms.
- ['We Feel Betrayed': Why Flooded Philippines Is Angry With ‘Nepo Babies’, Just Like Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/we-feel-betrayed-why-flooded-philippines-is-angry-with-nepo-babies-just-like-nepal/): Weeks of monsoon rains flood the Philippines, sparking anger over corruption in flood control projects, targeting nepo babies.
- [Three Police Officers Killed In US' Pennsylvania Shooting, Suspect Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/three-police-officers-killed-in-us-pennsylvania-shooting-suspect-shot-dead-2/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Putin’s Proxies? Three Arrested in UK On Suspicion Of Assisting Russian Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/putins-proxies-three-arrested-in-uk-on-suspicion-of-assisting-russian-intelligence/): Three suspects in Grays, Essex were arrested for allegedly assisting Russian intelligence.
- [US Embassy Revokes Visa Of Indians Involved In Fentanyl Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-embassy-revokes-visa-of-indians-involved-in-fentanyl-trade/): US Embassy in New Delhi will revoke visas of Indian business leaders tied to fentanyl precursor trafficking, backing Trump’s anti-narcotics push.
- [Later Rather Than Sooner: Macrons’ Fight To Prove ‘Brigitte Is A Woman’ Gets Scientific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/later-rather-than-sooner-macrons-fight-to-prove-brigitte-is-a-woman-gets-scientific/): Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte are planning to present photos and scientific proof to counter claims Brigitte Macron was born male.
- [Will Mutual Defence Deal Between Saudi Arabia And Pakistan Reshape Middle East Power Balance? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/will-mutual-defence-deal-between-saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-reshape-middle-east-power-balance-exclusive/): Diplomatic insiders say Israel’s growing willingness to project military power beyond its immediate borders, including into Qatar, served as a wake-up call for Saudi policymakers
- [Barack Obama Interrupted By Pro-Palestine Slogans During Talk. His 'I Am Not President' Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/barack-obama-interrupted-by-pro-palestine-slogans-during-talk-his-i-am-not-president-reply/): Barack Obama had been addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict when the disruption occurred.
- [Air Traffic Controller's Nap Leaves Paris Flight Hanging In Mid-Air For 18 Miniutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/air-traffic-controllers-nap-leaves-paris-flight-hanging-in-mid-air-for-18-miniutes/): An Air Corsica flight circled Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport for 18 minutes as the ATC fell asleep. The plane landed safely after intervention; an investigation is underway.
- [Donald Trump Bids Farewell To King Charles And Queen Camilla After Pageantry At Windsor Castle | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/donald-trump-bids-farewell-to-king-charles-and-queen-camilla-after-pageantry-at-windsor-castle-4k/): President Donald Trump wrapped up at Windsor Castle, following a day of pageantry that included a carriage procession, an unprecedented military display, a flypast and a glitzy state banquet. After staying the night at the castle, he said goodbye to King Charles at the sovereign’s entrance. The Windsor Castle detachment of the King’s Guard is […]
- [Climate change wreaking havoc on world’s water cycle: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/climate-change-wreaking-havoc-on-worlds-water-cycle-un/): Last year’s record heat led to prolonged droughts and extreme floods across the globe.
- [‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/watershed-how-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact-reshapes-regions-geopolitics/): Deal reflects the Gulf’s anxieties as US credibility wanes after Israel’s attack on Doha. But it affects India, too.
- [Pennsylvania police shooting: What happened, who are the suspect, victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/pennsylvania-police-shooting-what-happened-who-are-the-suspect-victims/): Three officers killed, two in critical but stable condition, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on the US police.
- [North Korea getting a raw deal on support for Russia’s war: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/north-korea-getting-a-raw-deal-on-support-for-russias-war-report/): Moscow has gained up to $9.8bn worth of arms, plus troops; Pyongyang may have received less than $1bn.
- [Three Police Officers Killed In US' Pennsylvania Shooting, Suspect Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/three-police-officers-killed-in-us-pennsylvania-shooting-suspect-shot-dead/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Air India Crash Victims' Families Sue Boeing, Honeywell; Allege Faulty Fuel Switches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/air-india-crash-victims-families-sue-boeing-honeywell-allege-faulty-fuel-switches/): Families of four victims of the June 12 Air India crash have sued Boeing and Honeywell in a US court, alleging faulty fuel cutoff switches caused the crash that killed 260 people.
- [Venezuela Flexes Military Muscle in Caribbean Amid Us Presence, Accuses DEA of "False-flag Op" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/venezuela-flexes-military-muscle-in-caribbean-amid-us-presence-accuses-dea-of-false-flag-op-4k/): Venezuela said Wednesday (Sept. 17) it had begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.”There will be air defense deployments with armed drones, surveillance drones, submarine drones… We are going to implement electronic warfare actions,” he added, citing the “threatening, […]
- [Video: Hamas official’s first public interview since Israeli attack in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/video-hamas-officials-first-public-interview-since-israeli-attack-in-doha/): A senior Hamas official has spoken publicly for the first time since Israel attacked the group’s leadership in Qatar.
- [LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem in World Athletics javelin final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/live-neeraj-chopra-arshad-nadeem-in-world-athletics-javelin-final/): Follow our live build-up, results and live text and photo commentary stream from the World Athletics Championship 2025.
- [Fed rate cuts: Saving American jobs or stoking inflation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/fed-rate-cuts-saving-american-jobs-or-stoking-inflation/): US Federal Reserve reduces interest rates and signals more cuts ahead as the labour market slows.
- [France braces for mass protests as austerity plan deepens anti-Macron anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/france-braces-for-mass-protests-as-austerity-plan-deepens-anti-macron-anger/): Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport.
- [LIVE: Trump to meet UK’s Starmer after ceremonial welcome from King Charles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/live-trump-to-meet-uks-starmer-after-ceremonial-welcome-from-king-charles/): Starmer, who hopes the visit will lead to deeper economic ties, is likely to press the president on Ukraine and Israel.
- [Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes near Gaza hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/aftermath-of-deadly-israeli-strikes-near-gaza-hospitals/): Videos show the aftermath of Israeli strikes near two of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals.
- [King Charles III Hosts Trump: 6 Unmissable Highlights From The Royal Banquet | US-UK News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/king-charles-iii-hosts-trump-6-unmissable-highlights-from-the-royal-banquet-us-uk-news-4k/): Experience the most captivating moments from the royal banquet hosted by King Charles III in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle. This elegant event symbolized the enduring bond between the United States and the United Kingdom, blending centuries of royal tradition with modern diplomacy. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Venezuela Flaunts Military Power, Starts Drills in Caribbean Amid US Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/venezuela-flaunts-military-power-starts-drills-in-caribbean-amid-us-presence/): Venezuela has launched large-scale military drills on La Orchila Island as tensions with the United States escalate. State TV broadcast amphibious vessels and warships in action while defence officials confirmed deployments of drones and naval units. The island was recently near a standoff involving a Venezuelan fishing vessel and US forces. n18oc_crux
- [Trump Dines With King Charles at Royal Banquet, Hails “Eternal” UK-US Bond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-dines-with-king-charles-at-royal-banquet-hails-eternal-uk-us-bond/): US President Donald Trump celebrated the “eternal” bond between the United States and Britain during a Windsor Castle banquet on Sept 17. King Charles praised the “enduring trust” linking the two nations and commended Trump’s efforts in addressing global conflicts. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk before ABC pulled his show?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-did-jimmy-kimmel-say-about-charlie-kirk-before-abc-pulled-his-show/): Kimmel accused President Trump’s MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
- [LIVE: Israel applying ‘extreme pressure’ as Gaza death toll passes 65,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/live-israel-applying-extreme-pressure-as-gaza-death-toll-passes-65000/): Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
- [Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/photos-afghan-returnees-struggle-amid-economic-and-climate-crises/): The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan.
- [Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/thai-forces-fire-rubber-bullets-tear-gas-in-clash-with-cambodian-villagers/): Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.
- ['Two Total Losers': After Kimmel's Show Pulled, Trump Targets Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/two-total-losers-after-kimmels-show-pulled-trump-targets-jimmy-fallon-seth-meyers/): The US President’s remarks showcase his feud with late-night television shows, a space that questioned his moves and criticised him.
- [Trump’s Windsor Walkthrough: Royal Protocols and Presidential Style | King Charles III | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trumps-windsor-walkthrough-royal-protocols-and-presidential-style-king-charles-iii-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump received a regal welcome at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III, in one of the most highly anticipated diplomatic moments of the year. From royal courtyards to grand banquets, Trump’s visit was filled with symbolism, subtle protocol, and signature presidential flair. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [23 Injured In Fresh Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border; Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/23-injured-in-fresh-clashes-at-thailand-cambodia-border-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-fired/): Clashes erupted at the Thailand-Cambodia border after both sides accused each other of encroachment, with Thai forces using tear gas and rubber bullets to control protesters.
- [From Air Ambulance To Luxury Jet: Sharif Gets New Ride As Pakistan Starves | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/from-air-ambulance-to-luxury-jet-sharif-gets-new-ride-as-pakistan-starves-exclusive/): The A-1102 Airbus 319, originally acquired by Pakistan Air Force for humanitarian purposes, has been equipped with amenities similar to those of the US President’s Air Force One
- [Obama Opens Up About Tragic Killing of Charlie Kirk — What He Said? | Shocking Revelations Out | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/obama-opens-up-about-tragic-killing-of-charlie-kirk-what-he-said-shocking-revelations-out-4k/): In a rare and candid statement, former President Barack Obama opens up about the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk, shedding light on the incident and its broader implications. This video covers Obama’s heartfelt remarks, the political and social fallout, and the reactions from both supporters and critics . n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kimmel Show Cancelled After Backlash — Trump Takes A Victory Lap | Kirk Controversial Comments | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/kimmel-show-cancelled-after-backlash-trump-takes-a-victory-lap-kirk-controversial-comments-4k/): In a dramatic turn of events, the Jimmy Kimmel Live show has been cancelled following mounting backlash over controversial comments made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The fallout from Kimmel’s live broadcast quickly went viral, triggering outrage online and fueling debates across the political spectrum. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Britons Express Displeasure Over Trump's Visit | Thousands Protest in London over Trump UK visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/britons-express-displeasure-over-trumps-visit-thousands-protest-in-london-over-trump-uk-visit/): | Thousands protest in London over UK visit n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Asim Munir Directed Honours For Terrorists Killed In Op Sindoor': JeM Commander Exposes Pak Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/asim-munir-directed-honours-for-terrorists-killed-in-op-sindoor-jem-commander-exposes-pak-army/): JeM commander Ilyas Kashmiri claimed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir ordered officers to attend and secure funerals of terrorists killed in India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-judge-orders-deportation-of-activist-mahmoud-khalil-to-syria-algeria/): US immigration judge said prominent pro-Palestine activist withheld information on green card application.
- [Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/denmark-to-buy-long-range-weapons-amid-russia-paradigm-shift/): Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters the decision would create a ‘credible deterrence’ against Russia.
- ['Baseless': Beijing Rebukes Netanyahu’s Claim Of 'Information Blockade' Through AI By China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/baseless-beijing-rebukes-netanyahus-claim-of-information-blockade-through-ai-by-china/): China has rejected Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks accusing Beijing of aiding an information blockade against Israel, calling them baseless and harmful to bilateral ties.
- [Lionel Messi nears contract extension with Inter Miami: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/lionel-messi-nears-contract-extension-with-inter-miami-report/): The Argentinian superstar is reportedly close to securing a multi-year deal to remain with MLS club Inter Miami.
- [Fed Rate Cut Signals Shift, Jerome Powell Highlights Jobs Market Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/fed-rate-cut-signals-shift-jerome-powell-highlights-jobs-market-concerns/): US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps, signals two more reductions this year amid weak jobs data and pressure to ease borrowing costs
- [Trump Hails UK-US Relationship As He Thanks King Charles For 'Highest Honours Of His Life'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-hails-uk-us-relationship-as-he-thanks-king-charles-for-highest-honours-of-his-life/): Trump’s speech at the banquet followed one from King Charles, who referenced trade, Ukraine, and environmentalism.
- [Jimmy Kimmel's Show Pulled: What The Host Said About Charlie Kirk And Why It Backfired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/jimmy-kimmels-show-pulled-what-the-host-said-about-charlie-kirk-and-why-it-backfired/): US President Donald Trump hailed ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel as “great news for America” while mocking other late-night hosts
- [‘A script’: Texts of alleged Charlie Kirk killer fuel conspiracy theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/a-script-texts-of-alleged-charlie-kirk-killer-fuel-conspiracy-theories/): Tyler Robinson’s alleged texts to his partner have been met with scepticism across the ideological spectrum.
- [What Is Antifa? Group Tagged As 'Terrorist Organisation' By Trump After Charlie Kirk Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-is-antifa-group-tagged-as-terrorist-organisation-by-trump-after-charlie-kirk-murder/): In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump called Antifa a “sick, dangerous, and radical left disaster”.
- [Trump Hails "Highest Honor", Gushes Over Princess Kate At Lavish Banquet Thrown By King Charles | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-hails-highest-honor-gushes-over-princess-kate-at-lavish-banquet-thrown-by-king-charles-4k/): Donald Trump said being the first US president to enjoy a second British state visit was “one of the highest honours of my life”, as he wined and dined with royalty at Windsor Castle.Suited and booted for the banquet to bring the day to a close, sat between the King and Princess of Wales, the […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,302](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1302/): Here are the key events on day 1,302 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [12-Foot Golden Statue Of Trump Holding Bitcoin Installed Outside US Capitol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/12-foot-golden-statue-of-trump-holding-bitcoin-installed-outside-us-capitol/): It came on the same day when the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point.
- [ABC to indefinitely halt Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Charlie Kirk remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/abc-to-indefinitely-halt-jimmy-kimmel-live-after-charlie-kirk-remarks/): Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest in a spate of firings related to comments made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- [Recognise 'Type 5 Diabetes' As A Distinct Form Of The Disease, Experts Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/recognise-type-5-diabetes-as-a-distinct-form-of-the-disease-experts-say/): The proposal, named the Vellore Declaration, was formalised at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) World Diabetes Congress
- ['We're Defamed For Bribes, But US Politicians...': Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Drops Another Bizarre Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/were-defamed-for-bribes-but-us-politicians-pakistans-khawaja-asif-drops-another-bizarre-remark/): Asif argued that the image of Pakistan has been unjustly maligned over corruption and said that the US has institutionalised such practices under the guise of political funding. 
- [US Court Orders Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil To Syria Or Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-court-orders-deportation-of-pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-to-syria-or-algeria/): A Louisiana court has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria or Algeria for failing to disclose information on his green card application.
- ['Great News For America': Trump Celebrates ABC Taking Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Over Charlie Kirk Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/great-news-for-america-trump-celebrates-abc-taking-jimmy-kimmel-off-air-over-charlie-kirk-row/): The controversy stems from comments Kimmel made during his Monday monologue, where he addressed the political fallout surrounding Kirk’s death
- [3 Officers Killed, 2 Critically Injured In US' Central Pennsylvania Shooting; Suspect Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/3-officers-killed-2-critically-injured-in-us-central-pennsylvania-shooting-suspect-dead/): The shooting incident took place on Haar Road in North Codorus Township.
- ['I'll Do It': FBI Chief Kash Patel To Investigate Trump’s Alleged Birthday Note To Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ill-do-it-fbi-chief-kash-patel-to-investigate-trumps-alleged-birthday-note-to-epstein/): FBI Director Kash Patel will investigate US President Donald Trump’s alleged birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein after the White House claimed the signature is fake.
- ['Attack On One, Aggression Against Both': Pakistan And Saudi Arabia Ink Key Defence Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/attack-on-one-aggression-against-both-pakistan-and-saudi-arabia-ink-key-defence-pact/): The pact aims to strengthen joint deterrence and further develop defence cooperation, reflecting a shared commitment to regional security and stability
- [Houthi drone crashes into hotel in Israel’s Eilat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/houthi-drone-crashes-into-hotel-in-israels-eilat/): A drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi group crashed into a hotel in the southern Israeli city of Eilat.
- [‘We will stay’: Displaced Nigerians fear Boko Haram, stay in closing camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/we-will-stay-displaced-nigerians-fear-boko-haram-stay-in-closing-camps/): Authorities are closing camps in Borno state and resettling displaced people. But communities fear continuing violence.
- [Bali court hands Ukrainian man life sentence for illegal drugs laboratory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/bali-court-hands-ukrainian-man-life-sentence-for-illegal-drugs-laboratory/): Authorities say Russians and Ukrainians are collaborating to form crime rings on Indonesia’s most famous holiday island.
- [After JeM, Lashkar Terrorist Exposes Op Sindoor Damage, Destruction Of Camps In Pakistan | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/after-jem-lashkar-terrorist-exposes-op-sindoor-damage-destruction-of-camps-in-pakistan-videos/): Videos of a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander have exposed Pakistan’s terror infrastructure, days after similar JeM confessions on India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [Macron Calls Ground Offensive in Gaza 'Unacceptable,' Finds Way to "Isolate Hamas"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/macron-calls-ground-offensive-in-gaza-unacceptable-finds-way-to-isolate-hamas/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [“Neither Alive, Nor Dead…” Hamas Says Hostages Won't Return, Gaza Braces For 'Alternative' Group |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/neither-alive-nor-dead-hamas-says-hostages-wont-return-gaza-braces-for-alternative-group-4k/): A drone fired by Yemen’s Houthis smashes into the entrance of a hotel in Israeli city of Eilat on the evening of September 18. An hour after the drone hit the hotel, the IDF announced that a second drone fired from Yemen was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. The Israeli military said it is […]
- [Pak-China's Joint Move To List BLA, Majeed Brigade As Terror Groups Blocked By US, UK, France at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/pak-chinas-joint-move-to-list-bla-majeed-brigade-as-terror-groups-blocked-by-us-uk-france-at-un/): | US, UK, France block Pakistan-China bid at UN to list BLA and Majeed Brigade as terror groups.The proposal was put on hold over insufficient evidence linking the groups to Al Qaeda or ISIL. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Wants US Army's Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan Back, Eyes China's Nuke Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-wants-us-armys-bagram-airbase-in-afghanistan-back-eyes-chinas-nuke-site/): President Donald Trump has revealed that the US is seeking to “get back” control of Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base more than four years after Washington’s chaotic withdrawal ended two decades of war. He described the base as vital due to its proximity to China’s nuclear weapons facilities. In the same remarks Trump criticised President Volodymyr […]
- [North Korea’s Kim Tests Killer Drones With Artificial Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/north-koreas-kim-tests-killer-drones-with-artificial-intelligence/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['Good’: Trump Pats Starmer On The Back After UK PM Says No Role For Hamas In Palestine’s Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/good-trump-pats-starmer-on-the-back-after-uk-pm-says-no-role-for-hamas-in-palestines-future/): Donald Trump patted the UK PM on the back in front of reporters at the joint press conference.
- [US approves $780m sale of Javelin missiles to Poland as Russia threat grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-approves-780m-sale-of-javelin-missiles-to-poland-as-russia-threat-grows/): The key NATO front-line state is bolstering its defence as the threat of a Russian incursion into its territory grows.
- [US Senate approves 48 Trump nominees in a single vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-senate-approves-48-trump-nominees-in-a-single-vote/): Mass approval of nominees follows rules change that make it easier to approve lower-level Trump nominations.
- [Canada, Mexico to work together in face of Trump’s US tariff threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/canada-mexico-to-work-together-in-face-of-trumps-us-tariff-threats/): Canadian and Mexican leaders pledge closer coordination on trade amid US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
- [‘Crisis of justice’ as floods devastate: Pakistan’s climate change minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/crisis-of-justice-as-floods-devastate-pakistans-climate-change-minister/): Pakistan ranks among top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations but contributes less than 1 percent of global emissions.
- [Kim Jong Un declares AI military drone development a ‘top priority’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/kim-jong-un-declares-ai-military-drone-development-a-top-priority/): North Korea ‘is in its strongest strategic position in decades’, US military intelligence said in May.
- [China, Pakistan Urge UNSC To Label Baloch Liberation Army As Terrorist Entity; US Blocks Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/china-pakistan-urge-unsc-to-label-baloch-liberation-army-as-terrorist-entity-us-blocks-bid/): Pakistan and China have jointly requested the UNSC to designate the BLA and its suicide wing, Majeed Brigade, as terrorist entities, but the US, UK, and France blocked the move.
- [Pentagon official denies report of Charlie Kirk military recruitment drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/pentagon-official-denies-report-of-charlie-kirk-military-recruitment-drive/): An NBC news report said the military planned to invoke the activist’s memory to recruit a ‘generation of warriors’.
- ['Their Licence Should Be Taken Away': Trump Warns Broadcasters Against His Negative Coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/their-licence-should-be-taken-away-trump-warns-broadcasters-against-his-negative-coverage/): Donald Trump warned TV broadcasters that they could lose their licenses for negative coverage of his administration. His remarks followed ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
- [Alleged stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police officers, killing 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/alleged-stalking-suspect-ambushed-pennsylvania-police-officers-killing-3/): Police were attempting to arrest 24-year-old suspect on suspicion of stalking his ex-partner when he opened fire.
- [FBI Tip Helps NYPD Foil Possible School Shooting, Arrest 16-Year-Old With Loaded Gun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/fbi-tip-helps-nypd-foil-possible-school-shooting-arrest-16-year-old-with-loaded-gun/): The 16-year-old student was arrested at Queens’ Benjamin Cardozo High School after he was found with a .9 mm handgun.
- [Man Threatens Zohran Mamdani, His Wife, Kids: 'Hope They're Murdered In Front Of Your Eyes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/man-threatens-zohran-mamdani-his-wife-kids-hope-theyre-murdered-in-front-of-your-eyes/): Zohran Mamdani Death Threat: The man, from Texas, even said that he would love to see the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) shoot a bullet into New York City mayoral frontrunner’s head.
- [Who Was Mohammed Nizamuddin, Indian Techie Working At California Firm Shot Dead By US Cops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/who-was-mohammed-nizamuddin-indian-techie-working-at-california-firm-shot-dead-by-us-cops/): Mohammed Nizamuddin had raised several complaints about racial harassment, wage fraud, and wrongful termination from the job.
- [Trump celebrates Kimmel show suspension as Democrats push free speech bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-celebrates-kimmel-show-suspension-as-democrats-push-free-speech-bill/): US president says regulator should consider removing broadcast licences from those who ‘hit Trump’.
- [US Again Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding Immediate Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-again-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-immediate-gaza-ceasefire/): US vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
- [Telangana Techie Shot Dead By Cops In US After Scuffle With Roommate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/telangana-techie-shot-dead-by-cops-in-us-after-scuffle-with-roommate/): Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was shot dead by police in Santa Clara, California, after a reported scuffle with his roommate.
- [‘It Sends A Message’: Minister As UK Deports Indian To France Under New Migrant Return Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/it-sends-a-message-minister-as-uk-deports-indian-to-france-under-new-migrant-return-deal/): The deportation is the first carried out under the UK–France deal signed in July, aimed at curbing illegal Channel crossings.
- [Trump, Modi To Meet In Malaysia? All Eyes On ASEAN Summit In October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-modi-to-meet-in-malaysia-all-eyes-on-asean-summit-in-october/): This is keenly awaited after the phone call they had on September 16, on the eve of PM Modi’s 75th birthday
- [UK’s MI6 spy agency launches dark web portal, seeks out foreign spies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/uks-mi6-spy-agency-launches-dark-web-portal-seeks-out-foreign-spies/): Platform to allow people to securely pass on information anywhere in the world, or offer their own services to MI6.
- [Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Russia’s Far East region, prompts tsunami alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/magnitude-7-8-quake-shakes-russias-far-east-region-prompts-tsunami-alert/): The US Geological Survey described the quake as an ‘aftershock’ from a massive magnitude 8.8 quake that struck in July.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,303](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1303/): Here are the key events on day 1,303 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Slams Sadiq Khan Again, Says London Mayor Was Not Welcome At State Banquet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-slams-sadiq-khan-again-says-london-mayor-was-not-welcome-at-state-banquet/): The President also noted his personal connection to the UK, saying he felt a “certain pride” in London and Scotland, where his mother was born.
- [Tariff Threats Don't Work Against India, China, Says Russia As Trump Appears To Soften Stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/tariff-threats-dont-work-against-india-china-says-russia-as-trump-appears-to-soften-stance/): Donald Trump tariffs India: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that US understands that its “pressure tactics” don’t work on New Delhi and Beijing.
- [Trump’s Marine One Makes Emergency Landing At Luton Before Departure From UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trumps-marine-one-makes-emergency-landing-at-luton-before-departure-from-uk/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the incident, stating that the helicopter landed at a “local airfield” out of “an abundance of caution.”
- [Texas Man Dies After Being Thrown Out Of Restaurant, Mistaken For Being Homeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/texas-man-dies-after-being-thrown-out-of-restaurant-mistaken-for-being-homeless/): Mobley’s parents, who have lost three children in the past 13 years, expressed anger and heartbreak over the incident.
- [Senate Uses New Procedures To Confirm 48 Trump Appointees In Single Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/senate-uses-new-procedures-to-confirm-48-trump-appointees-in-single-vote/): Democrats have justified their delays by criticising Trump’s nominees as “historically bad.”
- [Ukraine says Russia returns 1,000 bodies in latest exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ukraine-says-russia-returns-1000-bodies-in-latest-exchange/): Kyiv says exchange of bodies with Russia comes as Ukraine claims advances in the east of the country.
- [US vetoes another Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-vetoes-another-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-at-un-security-council/): The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- [Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/taiwan-battles-low-birth-rate-with-new-family-subsidies/): Taiwanese families will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment.
- [Sri Lanka dump Afghanistan out of Asia Cup with six-wicket win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/sri-lanka-dump-afghanistan-out-of-asia-cup-with-six-wicket-win/): Afghanistan’s 2025 Asia Cup run ended at the group stage following a six-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
- [Judge keeps block on Trump push to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/judge-keeps-block-on-trump-push-to-deport-guatemalan-unaccompanied-children/): US federal judge rebukes the Trump administration’s claims that the minors’ parents wanted them deported.
- [US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-vetoes-un-security-council-gaza-ceasefire-demand-for-sixth-time/): ‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
- [Rashford, Barcelona down Newcastle to win their Champions League opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/rashford-barcelona-down-newcastle-to-win-their-champions-league-opener/): England international Marcus Rashford, on loan from Man Utd, scores twice as Barcelona win 2-1 at Newcastle United.
- [Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/can-eu-sanctions-force-israel-to-stop-its-genocide-in-gaza/): The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza.
- [UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/uk-court-clears-the-way-for-deportation-of-eritrean-asylum-seeker/): UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new ‘one in, one out’ migration scheme.
- [Panic in Gaza City as Israel advances on centre, ‘sandwiching’ population](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/panic-in-gaza-city-as-israel-advances-on-centre-sandwiching-population/): People run for lives from air strikes and explosive-laden ‘robots’, as lifelines collapse in Gaza’s biggest urban centre.
- [President Trump Hints At "Good News" Coming On Russia Ukraine War, Will There Be A Ceasefire? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/president-trump-hints-at-good-news-coming-on-russia-ukraine-war-will-there-be-a-ceasefire-4k/): President Donald Trump indicated that a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could be close at hand Thursday, during a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “The Russia situation, I hope we’re going to have some good news for you coming up,” Trump said at Chequers, the prime minister’s weekend residence in Aylesbury, […]
- [Who Is Brendan Carr? FCC Chairman Who Pressured ABC To Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/who-is-brendan-carr-fcc-chairman-who-pressured-abc-to-suspend-jimmy-kimmel-live/): The show’s suspension came just hours after Carr publicly suggested that Kimmel should be taken off the air.
- [UK PM Starmer Responds To Reporter's Point Blank Question: '"Are We Still A Christian Country?" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/uk-pm-starmer-responds-to-reporters-point-blank-question-are-we-still-a-christian-country-4k/): At a press briefing with President Trump at Chequers, Buckinghamshire, UK PM Keir Starmer was asked if Britain is “still a Christian country.” Starmer said Christianity is “wired into our informal constitution.” But he added “Of course we celebrate many other faiths… I’m really proud that we’re able to do so.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Seeks To Regain Bagram Air Base, Citing China As Strategic Threat | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-seeks-to-regain-bagram-air-base-citing-china-as-strategic-threat-exclusive-details/): According to top intelligence sources, a US comeback in Bagram would have profound geopolitical implications
- ["We're Speaking To President Xi" Trump Indicates US Sealed Deal With China On TikTok Ownership | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/were-speaking-to-president-xi-trump-indicates-us-sealed-deal-with-china-on-tiktok-ownership-4k/): President Donald Trump confirmed he would speak to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Friday about a deal to change ownership of the hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok. Under the deal, TikTok would be “owned by all American investors, and very rich people and companies,” Trump said. “Very, very straight, very legitimate companies and really companies […]
- [US Supreme Court To Hear Case On Legality Of Trump’s Global Tariffs On November 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-legality-of-trumps-global-tariffs-on-november-5/): The Court’s decision to fast-track the case signals its recognition of the issue’s national significance.
- [Tsunami Warning Issued For Alaska After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/tsunami-warning-issued-for-alaska-after-7-8-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-russia-watch/): Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported “slight sea level changes” across a tsunami forecast zone.
- [Donald Trump Pays Tribute To Conservative Ally Charlie Kirk Who Was "Heinously Assassinated" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/donald-trump-pays-tribute-to-conservative-ally-charlie-kirk-who-was-heinously-assassinated-4k/): President Donald Trump during his visit to the United Kingdom paid tribute to his long-time ally Charlie Kirk, who he said was ‘heinously assassinated’ for speaking his mind. Trump appreciated Charlie Kirk’s ability to promote free speech and connect with the youth, and even went on to say that Kirk could have been President some […]
- [After Anti-Immigration Protests, Trump Tells Starmer To "Use The Military" To Control UK Border | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/after-anti-immigration-protests-trump-tells-starmer-to-use-the-military-to-control-uk-border-4k/): President Donald Trump said that he told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stop the immigration situation in the UK, even advising him to “use the military if needed”.The remarks came as Keir Starmer said it was important to make a migrant returns deal with France work, to control the number of migrants arriving. “You […]
- [Erica Kirk Vows To Continue Charlie Kirk’s Legacy As New Turning Point USA CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/erica-kirk-vows-to-continue-charlie-kirks-legacy-as-new-turning-point-usa-ceo/): The organisation’s board stated that Charlie had expressed that Erica should take over leadership in the event of his death.
- [Colombian court ruling sentences 12 ex-military officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/colombian-court-ruling-sentences-12-ex-military-officers/): Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia’s decades-long war.
- [Texas man charged over ‘terroristic’ threats against New York’s Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/texas-man-charged-over-terroristic-threats-against-new-yorks-mamdani/): Prosecutors say the US suspect, who pleaded not guilty, left many messages threatening Zohran Mamdani and his family.
- [Starmer gets pat on back from Trump for criticising Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/starmer-gets-pat-on-back-from-trump-for-criticising-hamas/): UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer got a pat on the back from US President Donald Trump when criticising Hamas.
- [Nvidia to become one of Intel’s biggest shareholders with new investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/nvidia-to-become-one-of-intels-biggest-shareholders-with-new-investment/): The White House denies any involvement with the deal which came after Nvidia’s CEO met US President Donald Trump.
- [Suspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/suspected-houthi-drone-attack-strikes-israeli-city-of-eilat/): Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah on Tuesday.
- [How is China using AI in the classroom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/how-is-china-using-ai-in-the-classroom/): How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?
- [Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/lebanon-pm-salam-slams-israel-after-fresh-attacks-on-southern-lebanon/): Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah.
- [Nearly Million Palestinians Displaced From Gaza City: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/nearly-million-palestinians-displaced-from-gaza-city-un/): About a million people have fled Gaza City amid Israeli strikes, with 450,000 civilians evacuated. UNICEF warns of unsafe conditions in southern Gaza as airstrikes continue
- ['One Of Our Few Disagreements': Trump Admits Rare Rift With UK PM On Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/one-of-our-few-disagreements-trump-admits-rare-rift-with-uk-pm-on-palestine/): Starmer is reportedly set to formally announce Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state this weekend, shortly after Trump’s visit concludes
- ["Taking Over The World" Trump Hopes AI Bosses Know What They're Doing, Signs Tech Deal With UK | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/taking-over-the-world-trump-hopes-ai-bosses-know-what-theyre-doing-signs-tech-deal-with-uk-4k/): The US and UK have signed the largest investment package in British history, the “Tech Prosperity Deal,” as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce £250 billion in transatlantic investments. Major American firms, including Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and Salesforce, are pouring billions into UK industries, launching a wave of new AI infrastructure. […]
- [Chinese Dissident Who Led US Pro-Democracy Group Pleads Guilty To Spying For Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/chinese-dissident-who-led-us-pro-democracy-group-pleads-guilty-to-spying-for-beijing/): Tang, a New York-based Chinese dissident, pleaded guilty to spying for China and faces up to five years in prison. Sentencing is January 29, 2026.
- ["You Never Know In War" Trump's Shock Admission About Russia Ukraine Conflict And Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/you-never-know-in-war-trumps-shock-admission-about-russia-ukraine-conflict-and-putin-4k/): President Donald Trump claimed that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin let him down during the process of solving the Ukraine war. Addressing a joint press conference with UK prime minister Keir Starmer, Trump confessed that even though he thought that the Russia-Ukraine war would be the “easiest” one to solve, it was not the case, […]
- ['Will Move Forward Hand In Hand': Yunus On 50th Anniversary Of Bangladesh-China Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/will-move-forward-hand-in-hand-yunus-on-50th-anniversary-of-bangladesh-china-ties/): Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said closeness between Dhaka and Beijing will “bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people of both countries and the world”
- ['Disgusting': Elon Musk Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel's MAGA Remark On Charlie Kirk's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/disgusting-elon-musk-reacts-to-jimmy-kimmels-maga-remark-on-charlie-kirks-killing/): Elon Musk’s tone was consistent with how his once-BFF US President Donald Trump reacted to the media network ABC’s move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s show for now
- ['Necessary To Unite': Russian MP Urges India To Join BRICS Children's Welfare Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/necessary-to-unite-russian-mp-urges-india-to-join-brics-childrens-welfare-initiative/): In a video message, Kuznetsov, who is a Deputy of the State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke about the importance of cooperation among BRICS nations
- [Former Nepal PM KP Oli Moves To Private House After Army Protection Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/former-nepal-pm-kp-oli-moves-to-private-house-after-army-protection-amid-protests/): KP Sharma Oli was evacuated by helicopter to a secured army location on September 9.
- [Israel Launches Airstrikes On Hezbollah Military Targets In South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/israel-launches-airstrikes-on-hezbollah-military-targets-in-south-lebanon/): Israel launched new air strikes on Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam criticized the move amid ongoing international peace efforts.
- [US Rolls Out Stricter Citizenship Test, Adds More Civics Questions: Here's What Changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-rolls-out-stricter-citizenship-test-adds-more-civics-questions-heres-what-changes/): US will introduce a tougher citizenship test in October 2025, reviving the 2020 version with 128 civics questions, following Donald Trump’s executive order.
- [Bid To Control Broader Muslim Narrative? What Pakistan-Saudi Defence Deal Means | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/bid-to-control-broader-muslim-narrative-what-pakistan-saudi-defence-deal-means-exclusive/): An intelligence note said Saudi Arabia is reconfiguring security dynamics beyond US guarantees and leaning towards Pakistan’s manpower, nuclear credibility and combat experience
- [Priceless 3,000-Year-Old Pharaoh's Gold Bracelet Melted Down, Sold For Just Rs 3.53 Lakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/priceless-3000-year-old-pharaohs-gold-bracelet-melted-down-sold-for-just-rs-3-53-lakh/): Egypt’s govt said in a statement on Thursday that a museum employee, who worked as a restoration specialist, was behind the theft
- [Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/five-key-takeaways-from-trump-starmer-meeting-in-uk/): Trump lauds NATO’s increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase.
- [Ukraine strikes choke off Russian oil exports and fuel supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ukraine-strikes-choke-off-russian-oil-exports-and-fuel-supplies/): Evidence mounts that Ukraine’s two-pronged approach is working. Russian regions are short of fuel, and exports suffer.
- [Trump says US wants Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base back from Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-says-us-wants-afghanistans-bagram-air-base-back-from-taliban/): Donald Trump unexpectedly announced that the United States is trying to “get back” Bagram Air Base from Afghanistan.
- [Gazans turn to the sea to flee Israel’s bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/gazans-turn-to-the-sea-to-flee-israels-bombardment/): Some of Gaza’s residents are using boats to carry their belongings to the south as Israel bombs parts of the enclave.
- [LIVE: Newcastle vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/live-newcastle-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our full text commentary stream of the league phase match.
- [Indian regulators dismiss stock manipulation allegations on Adani Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/indian-regulators-dismiss-stock-manipulation-allegations-on-adani-group/): Despite the dismissal, Gautam Adani still faces allegations of bribery, fraud in US courts.
- [WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/who-says-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-kills-31/): UN agency confirms there have been 48 cases since the outbreak was declared early this month.
- ['Doesn't Matter What Means You Use': Trump Tells UK PM To Use Military To Stop Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/doesnt-matter-what-means-you-use-trump-tells-uk-pm-to-use-military-to-stop-immigration/): Trump’s comments came just hours after the UK government deported the first migrant back to France under a new “one-in, one-out” returns deal
- [Russia Using Nazi-Era Weapons As Arsenal Runs Thin In Ukraine War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/russia-using-nazi-era-weapons-as-arsenal-runs-thin-in-ukraine-war-report/): Ukraine’s Major Oleh Shyriaiev said that Russia’s reliance on outdated technology was not unusual.
- [US Revokes 2018 Sanction Waiver For India, Other Nations At Iran's Chabahar Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-revokes-2018-sanction-waiver-for-india-other-nations-at-irans-chabahar-port/): The US revoked the 2018 sanctions exception for Iran’s Chabahar Port, risking penalties for Indian operators and impacting India’s key regional connectivity project.
- [Russia’s Big Budget Move: Steady Finances Against Oil Price Volatility And Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/russias-big-budget-move-steady-finances-against-oil-price-volatility-and-sanctions/): Russia introduces a budget rule to protect finances from oil price changes and sanctions, aiming to cut reliance on energy.
- [Cillian Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix Among 60+ Stars At UK's 'Together For Palestine' Fundraiser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/cillian-murphy-joaquin-phoenix-among-60-stars-at-uks-together-for-palestine-fundraiser/): The event, organised by British artist Brian Eno, united actors, musicians, poets, and activists to raise funds for Palestinian humanitarian aid
- [Trump Says Vladimir Putin 'Really Let Me Down' As Ukraine Peace Talks Stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-says-vladimir-putin-really-let-me-down-as-ukraine-peace-talks-stall/): Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
- [India, US Review Bilateral Defence Cooperation, Pentagon Official Says 'Continuing To Elevate...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/india-us-review-bilateral-defence-cooperation-pentagon-official-says-continuing-to-elevate/): Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Elbridge Colby reviewed defence cooperation; Colby also shared a post saying that US welcomed India’s work to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation
- [Trump Says He’ll Speak To Xi Jinping On TikTok Deal, Praises App’s Role In His Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-says-hell-speak-to-xi-jinping-on-tiktok-deal-praises-apps-role-in-his-poll-win/): Donald Trump plans to speak with Xi Jinping to finalize a TikTok deal, the US President said.
- [Trump Says He Shares ‘Very Good Relationship’ With PM Modi As Trade Tensions Thaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/trump-says-he-shares-very-good-relationship-with-pm-modi-as-trade-tensions-thaw/): US President Donald Trump highlighted his close relationship with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [Britain arrests trio of suspected Russian saboteurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/britain-arrests-trio-of-suspected-russian-saboteurs/): UK police allege Russia-linked spying, as Lithuania and Latvia uncover sabotage plots.
- [Ukraine pledges to bolster Polish drone defence with training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/ukraine-pledges-to-bolster-polish-drone-defence-with-training/): After Russian drone incursion, Polish team to learn how to intercept unmanned enemy aerial vehicles. 
- [Who can stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/who-can-stop-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): A UN inquiry may have declared that a genocide is being committed in Gaza, but can anyone make Israel stop?
- [France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/frances-big-protest-whos-on-strike-why-and-whats-next/): The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
- [Stars take to the stage at Together for Palestine concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/stars-take-to-the-stage-at-together-for-palestine-concert/): Artists and activists came together at the Together for Palestine concert in London to raise funds for Gaza.
- [Attack at Jordan-West Bank crossing kills two Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/attack-at-jordan-west-bank-crossing-kills-two-israelis/): Israel says perpetrator ‘neutralised’ after entering in humanitarian aid truck from Jordan.
- [US revokes visas for Indian executives over fentanyl allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/us-revokes-visas-for-indian-executives-over-fentanyl-allegations/): The move marks rising US-India tensions amid disputes on Russian oil and trade policies.
- [Displaced Palestinians shelter at garbage dumps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/displaced-palestinians-shelter-at-garbage-dumps/): Displaced Palestinians are pitching tents on landfill sites where they are surrounded by garbage and disease.
- [What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk’s killing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/18/what-did-jimmy-kimmel-say-about-charlie-kirks-killing/): US show host Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air after he joked about the political reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk.
- [Charlie Kirk Memorial Service: Where And How To Watch The Event Live This Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/charlie-kirk-memorial-service-where-and-how-to-watch-the-event-live-this-sunday/): The Department of Homeland Security has designated the event as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1.
- [UN Summit Next Week: Only 36 Countries Submit New Climate Pledges As September Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/un-summit-next-week-only-36-countries-submit-new-climate-pledges-as-september-deadline-looms/): All signatories to the 2015 Paris Agreement are required to submit new and updated national climate action plans, called nationally determined contributions, for the next decade
- ['Pakistan Remains Committed To Peace, Regional Stability': Foreign Spokesperson Shafqat Ali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/pakistan-remains-committed-to-peace-regional-stability-foreign-spokesperson-shafqat-ali/): The Pakistan Foreign Spokesperson claimed that the Indian narrative of an alleged nuclear threat by Pakistan is “misleading.”
- [Mike Waltz, Trump’s Former National Security Adviser, Confirmed As US Ambassador To UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/mike-waltz-trumps-former-national-security-adviser-confirmed-as-us-ambassador-to-un/): Waltz’s confirmation comes just in time for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,304](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1304/): Here are the key events on day 1,304 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Explainer: How Trump’s New $100,000 Annual H-1B Visa Fee Will Impact Indian Workers In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/explainer-how-trumps-new-100000-annual-h-1b-visa-fee-will-impact-indian-workers-in-us/): This new fee is expected to hit Indian workers the hardest, as they form the majority of H-1B visa holders.
- [Trump says US struck another ‘drug smuggling vessel’, killing three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-says-us-struck-another-drug-smuggling-vessel-killing-three/): US president says American forces struck the vessel in the Southern Command’s ‘area of responsibility’.
- [Trump Gold Card Is Here! Know Application Fees, Eligibility, And How to Apply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-gold-card-is-here-know-application-fees-eligibility-and-how-to-apply/): The Trump Gold Card and Corporate Gold Card comes with exclusive privileges for both individuals and businesses, respectively.
- [Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visa Applications In New Executive Order | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-slaps-100000-fee-on-h-1b-visa-applications-in-new-executive-order-watch/): This marks the latest step in the Trump administration’s broader efforts to tighten immigration controls, particularly around employment-based visa programs.
- [Trump signs proclamation creating $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-signs-proclamation-creating-100000-application-fee-for-h-1b-visas/): Fee paid by companies set to transform high-skill work visa system, upon which technology sector relies heavily.
- [Palestinians flee as Israel strikes Gaza City with ‘unprecedented force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/palestinians-flee-as-israel-strikes-gaza-city-with-unprecedented-force/): Israeli forces kill at least 43 people across Gaza since dawn as death toll from man-made famine rises to 441.
- [Trump-Xi call thaws US-China relations, but no clear TikTok deal yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-xi-call-thaws-us-china-relations-but-no-clear-tiktok-deal-yet/): While the leaders had ‘broken ice’ with the call, US President Donald Trump was in no place to impose more tariffs.
- [US gov’t asks Supreme Court to end protections for Venezuelan migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-govt-asks-supreme-court-to-end-protections-for-venezuelan-migrants/): A federal judge ruled that terminating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans violates laws on government conduct.
- [Oracle, Meta In Negotiations For $20 Billion AI Cloud Agreement: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/oracle-meta-in-negotiations-for-20-billion-ai-cloud-agreement-report/): Over recent months, Oracle has expanded its presence in the cloud services space by securing deals with several leading technology companies.
- [US vaccine advisory panel does not recommend COVID jabs for all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-vaccine-advisory-panel-does-not-recommend-covid-jabs-for-all/): Break from past recommendations comes amid warning of scientific backslide under leadership of HHS secretary RFK Jr.
- [NATO Intercepts Three Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jets On ‘Reckless’ Violation Of Estonian Airspace | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/nato-intercepts-three-russian-mig-31-fighter-jets-on-reckless-violation-of-estonian-airspace-4k/): NATO intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets that violated Estonia’s airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute incursion, calling it proof of Moscow’s “reckless” behaviour. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, a former Estonian prime minister, accused Moscow of an “extremely dangerous provocation” and said the latest Russian violation of Nato’s eastern borders “further […]
- [India avoid Oman upset at Asia Cup with 21-run T20 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/india-avoid-oman-upset-at-asia-cup-with-21-run-t20-win/): India given scare by Oman but winning run continues after 21-run victory at 2025 Asia Cup.
- [PA arrests Palestinian suspect decades after deadly Paris restaurant attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/pa-arrests-palestinian-suspect-decades-after-deadly-paris-restaurant-attack/): French official says arrest of suspect Hicham Harb was made possible by upcoming recognition of Palestinian state.
- [France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/france-suspends-counterterrorism-cooperation-with-mali/): French foreign ministry said it also ordered two members of Mali’s embassy in Paris to leave.
- [Drone strike on mosque kills dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/drone-strike-on-mosque-kills-dozens-in-sudans-el-fasher/): At least 70 people were killed when the paramilitary RSF struck a mosque in Sudan’s el-Fasher in Darfur.
- ["Didn't Want Him There' Trump Blocked London Mayor Sadiq Khan's Invite To King Charles' Banquet | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/didnt-want-him-there-trump-blocked-london-mayor-sadiq-khans-invite-to-king-charles-banquet-4k/): President Donald Trump has said he “didn’t want” London Mayor Sadiq Khan at the state banquet hosted by the King at Windsor Castle. Trump described Sadiq Khan as “among the worst mayors in the world”, saying he had wanted to attend the event, but “I asked that he not be there”. The pair’s long-running row […]
- ["They Come From Places With Nothing" Trump Blasts Ihan Omar Over Her Remarks On Charlie Kirk | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/they-come-from-places-with-nothing-trump-blasts-ihan-omar-over-her-remarks-on-charlie-kirk-4k/): President Trump slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Somalia, a day after a resolution to formally reprimand the Minnesota Democrat and remove her from committee assignments failed in the House. “I think she’s terrible. I think she should be impeached. I think she’s terrible,” Trump said. “So how are they doing? How’s your government? Do […]
- ["Urge Iran To Act Now" UNSC Rejects Resolution To Extend Relief, 'Snapback' Sanctions Reimposed | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/urge-iran-to-act-now-unsc-rejects-resolution-to-extend-relief-snapback-sanctions-reimposed-4k/): The UN Security Council rejected a resolution to extend relief for Iran, leading to the automatic reimposition of sanctions under the “snapback” mechanism. The global community is urging Iran to comply with international nuclear commitments amid rising tensions. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ["Let's Bury Macron" Protests Against France's President And New Prime Minister Over Budget Cuts | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/lets-bury-macron-protests-against-frances-president-and-new-prime-minister-over-budget-cuts-4k/): Hundreds of thousands of workers took part in strike action across France, after trade unions called for a day of protests against budget cuts. The strikes come barely a week after Sébastien Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, was appointed prime minister following the toppling of François Bayrou’s government. Unions have called for […]
- [Trump Administration Seeks $6 Billion Weapons Deal For Israel Amid Gaza Offensive: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-administration-seeks-6-billion-weapons-deal-for-israel-amid-gaza-offensive-report/): This development comes amid mounting criticism of Israel’s military operations and persistent calls for the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
- [Man Utd vs Chelsea: English Premier League – teams, start, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/man-utd-vs-chelsea-english-premier-league-teams-start-lineup/): Manchester United entertain Chelsea with the club smarting from two defeats in their opening four EPL games.
- [Russia becoming ‘more dangerous’, EU foreign affairs head warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/russia-becoming-more-dangerous-eu-foreign-affairs-head-warns/): Russia is becoming “increasingly more dangerous” the EU’s Kaja Kallas warned as Russian jets violated Estonian airspace.
- [Trump Announces Turkish President Erdoğan’s White House Visit On September 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-announces-turkish-president-erdogans-white-house-visit-on-september-25/): Türkiye’s potential reintegration into the F-35 program would represent a significant shift in bilateral defence cooperation.
- [Why does the US keep blocking UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/why-does-the-us-keep-blocking-un-security-council-resolutions-on-gaza/): Washington uses veto power for sixth time to protect Israel.
- [Are We Close To Finding An Earth-Like Atmosphere On Another Planet? Astronomers Think So](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/are-we-close-to-finding-an-earth-like-atmosphere-on-another-planet-astronomers-think-so/): TRAPPIST-1e, 40 light-years away, may have an Earth-like atmosphere, raising hopes for habitability beyond our solar system.
- [The White House Peace Vigil is dismantled – why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/the-white-house-peace-vigil-is-dismantled-why/): Why has Trump ordered the dismantling of a peace vigil near the White House?
- [Hezbollah chief urges Saudi Arabia to unite against Israeli aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/hezbollah-chief-urges-saudi-arabia-to-unite-against-israeli-aggression/): Naim Qassem says Saudi Arabia should open ‘new page’ in relations as pressure on the group ‘only benefits Israel’.
- [Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against NYT](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/federal-judge-dismisses-trumps-15bn-defamation-lawsuit-against-nyt/): Complaint not a ‘megaphone for PR’, says Judge Merryday, who deemed long-winded content ‘tedious and burdensome’.
- [Fire and smoke from Israeli attacks dominate Gaza City skyline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/fire-and-smoke-from-israeli-attacks-dominate-gaza-city-skyline/): Israeli bombardment and remotely controlled robots with explosives are destroying Gaza City block by block.
- [Liverpool vs Everton: English Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/liverpool-vs-everton-english-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Premier League champions and current table toppers Liverpool take on fierce rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
- [Hamas Bureij Battalion's Senior Intelligence Official Killed In Gaza Airstrike: IDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/hamas-bureij-battalions-senior-intelligence-official-killed-in-gaza-airstrike-idf/): Sim Mahmoud Yusuf Abu Alkhir, Hamas Bureij Battalion deputy intelligence head, was killed in an IDF strike in northern Gaza as Israel expands operations
- [Estonia says Russian fighter jets entered airspace in ‘brazen intrusion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/estonia-says-russian-fighter-jets-entered-airspace-in-brazen-intrusion/): Estonia summons Russian diplomat, and NATO touts ‘ability to respond’ after scrambling aircraft to intercept jets.
- [Africa’s future runs on water. So treat it as essential infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/africas-future-runs-on-water-so-treat-it-as-essential-infrastructure/): Shift from headline projects to reliable services, with communities shaping decisions and finance tied to real results.
- [In Big Setback, Florida Judge Dismisses Trump's $15 Bn Defamation Case Against New York Times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/in-big-setback-florida-judge-dismisses-trumps-15-bn-defamation-case-against-new-york-times/): Trump had filed the case in US District Court, targeting four Times journalists over a book and three articles published in the run-up to the last election
- [UN Votes To Reimpose Sanctions On Iran Over Resurgent Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/un-votes-to-reimpose-sanctions-on-iran-over-resurgent-nuclear-programme/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he had made a “fair and balanced” proposal to European powers to avoid the return of sanctions
- [Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete neutrally in 2026 Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/russian-belarusian-athletes-to-compete-neutrally-in-2026-winter-olympics/): Athletes will undergo checks to prove they do not actively support the war in Ukraine or have links with the army.
- ['Another Example Of Reckless Russian Behaviour': NATO On Estonian Airspace Breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/another-example-of-reckless-russian-behaviour-nato-on-estonian-airspace-breach/): On Friday, Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace over the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo Island without permission
- [After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Widow Erika Kirk Takes Over As Turning Point USA CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/after-charlie-kirks-death-widow-erika-kirk-takes-over-as-turning-point-usa-ceo/): Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, was unanimously elected CEO and Chair of Turning Point USA.
- [Taliban Rejects Any Chance Of US President Trump's Hope To 'Take Back' Afghan Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/taliban-rejects-any-chance-of-us-president-trumps-hope-to-take-back-afghan-airbase/): In March, US President Donald Trump said he planned to keep Bagram airbase “not because of Afghanistan but because of China”.
- [Safety concerns on eve of World Cup after Italian skier death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/safety-concerns-on-eve-of-world-cup-after-italian-skier-death/): Italian skier Matteo Franzoso’s death this week during training in Chile reports safety debate.
- [EU chief seeks sanctions on Russian LNG to pressure Moscow over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/eu-chief-seeks-sanctions-on-russian-lng-to-pressure-moscow-over-ukraine-war/): European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen urges members to back new sanctions to cut Russian fossil fuel revenues.
- [UN approves video address by Palestine’s Abbas after US visa refusal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/un-approves-video-address-by-palestines-abbas-after-us-visa-refusal/): UN General Assembly allows Abbas to address world leaders by video after US denies him a visa for travel to New York.
- [UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/un-security-council-rejects-resolution-to-extend-iran-sanctions-relief/): Four countries vote to stop sanctions from being reintroduced, while nine vote against sanctions relief.
- [Shunned By Eurovision, Russia To Host Rival 'Intervision' With India, China And 20+ Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/shunned-by-eurovision-russia-to-host-rival-intervision-with-india-china-and-20-nations/): Putin announced the creation of Intervision, reviving the name of a Soviet-era contest once used to showcase cultural ties among Eastern bloc nations
- [Human Remains Found In Washington Believed To Be Of US Man Who Killed 3 Daughters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/human-remains-found-in-washington-believed-to-be-of-us-man-who-killed-3-daughters/): Travis Decker, a 33-year-old Army veteran, is accused of murdering his daughters, 9-year-old Piatyn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia in June.
- [Trump Says He Will Visit China Next Year After 'Very Productive' Call With Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-says-he-will-visit-china-next-year-after-very-productive-call-with-xi-jinping/): Donald Trump will visit China in early 2026, he said after a productive call with Xi Jinping.
- [Greek Heiress Marissa Laimou Found Dead In UK Apartment After Suspected Insect Bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/greek-heiress-marissa-laimou-found-dead-in-uk-apartment-after-suspected-insect-bite/): Marissa Laimou, 28-year-old Greek heiress and founder of Rainbow Wave, died in London after an insect bite.
- [Unidentified Gunmen Open Fire At Assam Rifles Vehicle In Manipur, 1 Killed, 3 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/unidentified-gunmen-open-fire-at-assam-rifles-vehicle-in-manipur-1-killed-3-injured/): An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and three injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicles at Nambol Sabal Leikai in Bishnupur district, Manipur, around 6pm on Friday
- [UK Preparing To Recognise Palestinian State This Week, Rules Out Role For 'Terrorist' Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/uk-preparing-to-recognise-palestinian-state-this-week-rules-out-role-for-terrorist-hamas/): UK will recognise Palestine as a state, with Keir Starmer insisting Hamas be excluded from governance.
- [Israel Warns Of 'Unprecedented Force' In Gaza City As Nearly Half Million Palestinians Flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/israel-warns-of-unprecedented-force-in-gaza-city-as-nearly-half-million-palestinians-flee/): The warning comes as Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza City with airstrikes, tank fire, and ground assaults
- ['Always Made Everything About Himself': Kamala Harris Says She Was Angry With Joe Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/always-made-everything-about-himself-kamala-harris-says-she-was-angry-with-joe-biden/): Kamala Harris criticizes Joe Biden in her memoir 107 Days, revealing disappointment over his lack of support, debate distractions and concerns about his leadership.
- [Estonia Says 3 Russian Fighter Jets Violated Airspace In ‘Unprecedentedly Brutal’ Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/estonia-says-3-russian-fighter-jets-violated-airspace-in-unprecedentedly-brutal-incident/): Three Russian Mig-31 jets violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island for 12 minutes, prompting Estonia to protest. This marks the third such incident after Poland and Romania
- [What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/what-are-the-gccs-air-defence-capabilities/): Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.
- [Is Charlie Kirk’s Name Allowed On Starbucks Cups? Company Clarifies After Barista Refusal Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/is-charlie-kirks-name-allowed-on-starbucks-cups-company-clarifies-after-barista-refusal-row/): Starbucks stated on Friday that there is “no restriction on customers using Charlie Kirk’s name on their order” and that the company is “following up with our team”
- ['To Break Us Down': Imran Khan Accuses Pakistan Army Chief Of Mentally Torturing Him, Wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/to-break-us-down-imran-khan-accuses-pakistan-army-chief-of-mentally-torturing-him-wife/): Khan, 72, has been in jail for over two years in connection with multiple legal cases. He is currently held in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi
- [‘Good News Soon’: Donald Trump Suggests Progress On Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/good-news-soon-donald-trump-suggests-progress-on-russia-ukraine-peace-talks/): Donald Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer hinted at possible Russia-Ukraine ceasefire progress, expressing hope and reflecting on Trump’s ties with Putin.
- [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Eyeing US Presidential Run In 2028: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-eyeing-us-presidential-run-in-2028-report/): Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a 2028 US President run or a Senate bid, exploring options to expand her progressive influence nationwide.
- [9-Year-Old Girl Shot With Airgun In ‘Racially Aggravated Assault’ In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/9-year-old-girl-shot-with-airgun-in-racially-aggravated-assault-in-uk/): The police said that an investigation has been launched into the incident and also appealed witnesses to come forward with information.
- [South Korea questions $350bn investment drive amid US immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/south-korea-questions-350bn-investment-drive-amid-us-immigration-crackdown/): Seoul says that ‘visa uncertainties’ must be addressed before substantial investments are launched.
- [Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/why-gen-z-brought-down-the-government-in-nepal/): Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.
- [Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/taliban-releases-elderly-british-couple-from-afghanistan-detention/): London thanked Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February.
- [Dutch MP sent out of parliament for wearing colours of Palestine flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/dutch-mp-sent-out-of-parliament-for-wearing-colours-of-palestine-flag/): Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand was told to change her outfit after wearing the colours of the Palestinian flag in parliament.
- [Elderly British Couple Freed After Spending Eight Months In Taliban Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/elderly-british-couple-freed-after-spending-eight-months-in-taliban-prison/): Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, had lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades and were detained in February for allegedly violating Taliban rules.
- [Old Video Shows Charlie Kirk And Fiance Erika’s Tender On-Camera Moment: ‘I’m Just Gonna Stare…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/old-video-shows-charlie-kirk-and-fiance-erikas-tender-on-camera-moment-im-just-gonna-stare/): A viral video shows Charlie Kirk and Erika sharing a tender moment on The Charlie Kirk Show.
- [UK Intelligence Service MI6 Launches Portal To Recruit Spies, Especially For Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/uk-intelligence-service-mi6-launches-portal-to-recruit-spies-especially-for-russia/): In 2023, the CIA launched a similar online mechanism to Silent Courier, also on the Tor network, to appeal for potential spies to pass them secret information.
- [UK Deports First Migrant, An Indian National, Under New Illegal Immigration Scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/uk-deports-first-migrant-an-indian-national-under-new-illegal-immigration-scheme/): An Indian national became the first person deported from the UK under a new treaty.
- [Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping Hold Phone Call On TikTok And Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/donald-trump-chinas-xi-jinping-hold-phone-call-on-tiktok-and-trade-deal/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss TikTok’s US future and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing on a phone call.
- [Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-china-tiktok-deal-in-the-works-to-avoid-looming-us-ban-what-we-know/): US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.
- [Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/does-jimmy-kimmels-removal-over-charlie-kirk-violate-freedom-of-speech/): Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel’s late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson.
- [Putin Orders Succession Plan, Says 700,000 Troops on Frontline, Ukraine Counteroffensive in East |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/putin-orders-succession-plan-says-700000-troops-on-frontline-ukraine-counteroffensive-in-east-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said the next generation of the country’s political leadership must be veterans of the Ukraine war. Speaking to the members of the Russian State Duma and Ukraine war veterans, Putin said the next leader should be “fearless and willing to risk their lives for motherland.”The Russian leader also revealed that more […]
- [Kamala Harris Shares What Trump Told Her After She Lost Election: ‘Your Name Is...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/kamala-harris-shares-what-trump-told-her-after-she-lost-election-your-name-is/): Kamala Harris details her concession call with Donald Trump and campaign choices in her memoir 107 Days.
- [3 Dead After Telco Network Update Blocks Access To Emergency Services In Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/3-dead-after-telco-network-update-blocks-access-to-emergency-services-in-australia/): Optus CEO Stephen Rue said the failure happened on Thursday during a planned upgrade, potentially affecting around 600 customers across the country
- [‘Worst In The World’: Trump Boasts He Barred London Mayor Sadiq Khan From UK Banquet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/worst-in-the-world-trump-boasts-he-barred-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-from-uk-banquet/): Donald Trump excluded Sadiq Khan from the Royal Banquet and criticized his leadership as the London Mayor.
- [What’s In Maldives Controversial Media Law And Why Is It Sparking Outrage? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/whats-in-maldives-controversial-media-law-and-why-is-it-sparking-outrage-explained/): President Muizzu’s government says it will modernise oversight, but journalists call it a direct assault on press freedom
- ['He Is F***Ing Me': Trump Expresses Frustration With Netanyahu Over Israeli Strikes On Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/he-is-fing-me-trump-expresses-frustration-with-netanyahu-over-israeli-strikes-on-qatar/): Trump made the remarks while speaking to senior aides, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on how to respond to Israel’s strike in Doha on September 11.
- [Pakistan Offers Saudi Arabia Nuclear Umbrella Under New Defence Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/pakistan-offers-saudi-arabia-nuclear-umbrella-under-new-defence-agreement/): Pakistan’s Khawaja Mohammad Asif confirmed its nuclear capability may be extended to Saudi Arabia under a new defence pact.
- [Trump Holds Back $400 Million Taiwan Military Aid Amid Trade Talks With China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-holds-back-400-million-taiwan-military-aid-amid-trade-talks-with-china-report/): Donald Trump delayed approval of 400 million dollars in military aid for Taiwan as he negotiates a trade deal with Xi Jinping.
- [US-China TikTok deal could see boosting of “pro-Trump content”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/us-china-tiktok-deal-could-see-boosting-of-pro-trump-content/): “Trump is getting not just this deal, but he’s also getting essentially a media empire that’s going to be run by Trump-f
- [Mahmoud Khalil: “My story is one drop in the sea of Palestinian sorrow”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/mahmoud-khalil-my-story-is-one-drop-in-the-sea-of-palestinian-sorrow/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Mahmoud Khalil about detention, dissent and the fight for Palestinian rights.
- [LIVE: Trump and Xi to hold call; TikTok and US-China trade top agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/live-trump-and-xi-to-hold-call-tiktok-and-us-china-trade-top-agenda/): US and Chinese presidents to discuss deal to keep popular social media app online in US, trade relations.
- [Civilians on the front line in Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/civilians-on-the-front-line-in-sudans-forgotten-war-un-warns/): Report says ethnic violence has risen as the civil war passed two-year anniversary in the first half of 2025.
- ['Great Father' Trump? Daily Show Host Draws North Korea Parallel Amid Jimmy Kimmel Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/great-father-trump-daily-show-host-draws-north-korea-parallel-amid-jimmy-kimmel-row/): Jon Stewart made a rare appearance on Thursday by donning Trump’s signature suit to address ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over his remarks on Charlie Kirk.
- [Why Macron Must Prove His Wife Brigitte Is A Woman: The Bizarre Case Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/why-macron-must-prove-his-wife-brigitte-is-a-woman-the-bizarre-case-explained/): From conspiracy theories to US defamation suits, how France’s First Couple ended up in court over Brigitte Macron’s identity.
- [Trump Floats Revoking Licences Of TV Networks Against Him: 'They Give Me Bad Press'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-floats-revoking-licences-of-tv-networks-against-him-they-give-me-bad-press/): Donald Trump suggested revoking TV licences over negative coverage after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel for comments on Charlie Kirk.
- [Roasting Virtual K-Pop Idols Online? It Might Cost You A Lot In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/roasting-virtual-k-pop-idols-online-it-might-cost-you-a-lot-in-south-korea/): A South Korean court fined a social media user for defaming Plave, a virtual K-pop boyband.
- [Trump antifa strategy may lead to “anyone” on left being attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/trump-antifa-strategy-may-lead-to-anyone-on-left-being-attacked/): Mark Bray says Trump’s designation of the antifa is a political tool to expand repression against anyone who opposes him
- [Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/iran-hits-out-ahead-of-un-vote-on-nuclear-sanctions/): Tehran says it has offered fair proposals and accuses the E3 of ‘political bias’ in seeking to revive sanctions.
- [Afghanistan bans female authors from university curricula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/afghanistan-bans-female-authors-from-university-curricula/): At least 679 titles blacklisted, from books on human rights and women’s rights to Western political thought.
- [France Protests Explained: Who Is On The Streets, What They Want, And What’s Next For Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/france-protests-explained-who-is-on-the-streets-what-they-want-and-whats-next-for-macron/): The strikes mark the first big test for new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and deepen the crisis for Emmanuel Macron’s weakened government
- [Taliban Bans Books Written By Women From Afghanistan’s Universities: ‘In Conflict With Sharia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/taliban-bans-books-written-by-women-from-afghanistans-universities-in-conflict-with-sharia/): The Taliban government, which is in control of Afghanistan, banned some 140 books by women.
- [Israel Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Infrastructure, Bomb 5 Towns in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/israel-airstrikes-target-hezbollah-infrastructure-bomb-5-towns-in-lebanon/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘When Will West Get It?’: Russia Raps EU’s 'Absurd' Concerns On India’s Participation In War Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/when-will-west-get-it-russia-raps-eus-absurd-concerns-on-indias-participation-in-war-games/): The remarks come shortly after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said participation in war drills and purchasing oil can impact ties.
- ['Automatic Weapons Not With Police': Ex-PM Oli Hints At Conspiracy Behind Nepal Gen Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/automatic-weapons-not-with-police-ex-pm-oli-hints-at-conspiracy-behind-nepal-gen-z-protests/): Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli marked the country’s Constitution Day, warning of a ‘major attack’ on Nepal’s sovereignty, and urged unity to protect the the same.
- [Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/afghanistan-rejects-us-return-to-bagram-airbase/): President Trump reiterated call to reclaim huge airbase; Taliban says US must engage without seeking military presence.
- [LIVE: Gaza war escalates as Israel defies global condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/19/live-gaza-war-escalates-as-israel-defies-global-condemnation/): Mass expulsion continues from Gaza’s largest urban centre as hundreds of thousands endure incessant bombardment.
- [Nepal's Gen Z Group Demands Ex-PM Oli's Arrest Over Protesters' Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/nepals-gen-z-group-demands-ex-pm-olis-arrest-over-protesters-deaths/): However, in his first public statement since his ouster, Oli denied giving any orders to fire at the protesters
- [Kartarpur Shrine Fully Restored After Flood Fury, Says Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/kartarpur-shrine-fully-restored-after-flood-fury-says-pakistan/): The Kartarpur Corridor, which allows Indian Sikh pilgrims visa-free access to the shrine, was temporarily closed
- [Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump on sidelines of UN as Russia steps up attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/zelenskyy-plans-to-meet-trump-on-sidelines-of-un-as-russia-steps-up-attacks/): Kyiv in sanctions push as NATO states on Europe’s eastern flank take preventive action after Moscow’s air incursions.
- [Why is a deal with China on TikTok’s US assets so important to Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/why-is-a-deal-with-china-on-tiktoks-us-assets-so-important-to-trump/): After a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump says an agreement is on the way.
- [Trump warns of ‘incalculable price’ if Venezuela won’t accept ‘prisoners’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-warns-of-incalculable-price-if-venezuela-wont-accept-prisoners/): Outburst comes after another US strike on alleged drugs vessel in Caribbean, as Maduro rallies to defend sovereignty.
- [Americans to dominate board of TikTok’s US operations: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/americans-to-dominate-board-of-tiktoks-us-operations-white-house/): Six of seven board seats for TikTok’s US operations will be held by Americans, White House press secretary says.
- [Israeli bombing kills over 90 Palestinians as Gaza City faces destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/israeli-bombing-kills-over-90-palestinians-as-gaza-city-faces-destruction/): At least 76 killed in Gaza City alone as 450,000 flee Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave’s main urban centre.
- [Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in Super Fours thriller at Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/bangladesh-defeat-sri-lanka-in-super-fours-thriller-at-asia-cup/): The Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup opens with Bangladesh beating Sri Lanka by four wickets in Dubai.
- [Does Jimmy Kimmel's Removal Over His Charlie Kirk Monologue Violate Freedom Of Speech? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/does-jimmy-kimmels-removal-over-his-charlie-kirk-monologue-violate-freedom-of-speech-4k/): ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show after the television network decided his comments on the fatal shooting of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk had crossed a line. The decision to pull the program, made under unusual pressure from the Federal Communications Commission, has set off a political firestorm over free speech and the government’s […]
- ["Actually Making Money" Trump Reveals Fuelling Ukraine War Via NATO is Funding the US Exchequer | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/actually-making-money-trump-reveals-fuelling-ukraine-war-via-nato-is-funding-the-us-exchequer-4k/): President Trump claimed the U.S. is profiting from the Ukraine war by selling weapons to NATO allies who then supply them to Ukraine, contrasting his strategy with Biden’s unconditional aid. He criticized President Biden and called Zelensky “the greatest salesman on earth,” urging European NATO members to take more responsibility. 0:00- INTRODUCTION02:09 – IS THE […]
- [Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/democratic-leaders-in-us-congress-demand-talks-with-trump-to-avert-shutdown/): With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.
- [Hungary urges EU to designate antifa as a ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/hungary-urges-eu-to-designate-antifa-as-a-terrorist-group/): Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto urges EU alignment with the US calling the anti-fascist group a ‘grave threat’.
- [Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in thrilling Premier League battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/manchester-united-beat-chelsea-2-1-in-thrilling-premier-league-battle/): Manchester United beat Chelsea in a wild match at Old Trafford, with both sides down to 10 men by half-time.
- [Police fire tear gas at anti-immigration protesters in The Hague](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/police-fire-tear-gas-at-anti-immigration-protesters-in-the-hague/): Dutch police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-immigration protests in The Hague.
- [The Encampments: Inside the US student protests for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/the-encampments-inside-the-us-student-protests-for-gaza/): When students at Columbia University in the United States protest against the war on Gaza, they spark a global movement.
- [Trump seeks enforcement of transgender and non-binary passport policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-seeks-enforcement-of-transgender-and-non-binary-passport-policy/): Rights groups say policy requiring male or female designations on passports is ‘unjustifiable and discriminatory’.
- [Arsenal vs Man City: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/arsenal-vs-man-city-premier-league-teams-start-time-lineups/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pokes at his former assistant Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal ahead of EPL clash.
- [AI creates new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/ai-creates-new-memories-of-palestinians-killed-in-gaza/): People are using AI to create new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.
- [China Doubles Down on Taiwan Takeover Threat as Trump Pauses $400M Military Taipei Aid Package | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/china-doubles-down-on-taiwan-takeover-threat-as-trump-pauses-400m-military-taipei-aid-package-4k/): China has intensified its threats to take over Taiwan, while former U.S. President Donald Trump has paused a $400 million military aid package intended for Taipei, raising concerns over regional security. 0:00 INTRODUCTION02:52- TRUMP HALTS $400M MILITARY PACKAGE TO TAIWAN TO WOO CHINA?05:23 – CHINA REITERATES THREAT TO TAKE OVER TAIWANn18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['People Are Disappearing': Pakistani Leader Alleges State Role In Balochistan 'Kidnappings’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/people-are-disappearing-pakistani-leader-alleges-state-role-in-balochistan-kidnappings/): Speaking at a gathering in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the JUI-P leader said people were being “disappeared and kidnapped” by state authorities
- [Israeli Strike On Yemeni Newspaper Is Second-Deadliest Attack On Journalists In History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/israeli-strike-on-yemeni-newspaper-is-second-deadliest-attack-on-journalists-in-history/): Israeli strikes killed 31 journalists in Sana’a, Yemen, marking the deadliest attack on media in 16 years, as reported by CPJ.
- [US Official Says Indian H-1B Holders Don't Need To Rush Back To America Before Sunday: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/us-official-says-indian-h-1b-holders-dont-need-to-rush-back-to-america-before-sunday-report/): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visa petitions, which is expected to impact Indian workers.
- [Brazil joins South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel at ICJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/brazil-joins-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icj/): Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye and others who have signed on to the case.
- [Brigitte Macron vs Candace Owens: France's First Lady To Give 'Scientific Evidence' To US Court | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/brigitte-macron-vs-candace-owens-frances-first-lady-to-give-scientific-evidence-to-us-court-4k/): Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are planning to present photographic and scientific evidence to a US court to prove that she is a woman. Their lawyer says the French president and Brigitte Macron will present the documentation in a defamation suit they have taken against the right-wing influencer Candace Owens after she promoted her […]
- [Israeli air strike kills at least 4 children at Gaza City school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/israeli-air-strike-kills-at-least-4-children-at-gaza-city-school/): At least four children were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza City school which was being used as a shelter.
- [Tommy Robinson: Man Behind London's Anti-Immigration Rally That Drew 150,000 On The Streets | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/tommy-robinson-man-behind-londons-anti-immigration-rally-that-drew-150000-on-the-streets-4k/): Far-right activist Tommy Robinson attracted many more people than the authorities had expected to his Unite the Kingdom rally on September 13, despite his several criminal convictions and reputation for inflammatory language. In an exclusive interview, Robinson called his rally a ‘cultural revolution’, claimed that Islam is destroying Britain and accused Reform UK leader Nigel […]
- [Piyush Goyal Likely To Visit Washington Soon For Trade Talks Between US and India | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/piyush-goyal-likely-to-visit-washington-soon-for-trade-talks-between-us-and-india-news18/): With the India-US trade talks moving in the right direction, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Washington soon, sources said.The visit comes in the backdrop of recently concluded daylong discussions here between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and his Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal on the proposed bilateral trade agreement. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile […]
- [Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/dutch-police-use-water-cannon-to-disperse-anti-immigration-protestors/): Thousands join anti-immigration protest in the Hague, with clashes leading to attacks on police vehicles.
- [India, Pakistan keen to avoid controversy ahead of crucial Asia Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/india-pakistan-keen-to-avoid-controversy-ahead-of-crucial-asia-cup-match/): Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India’s captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.
- [Van Jones Shares ‘Shocking’ Message Charlie Kirk Sent To Him — A Day Before Assassination | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/van-jones-shares-shocking-message-charlie-kirk-sent-to-him-a-day-before-assassination-n18g/): Liberal CNN analyst Van Jones revealed Saturday that he received a message from conservative activist Charlie Kirk that “shocked” him one day before he was assassinated at a college tour event in Utah.“Hey Van, I mean it, I’d love to have you on my show to have a respectful conversation about crime and race,” Kirk […]
- ['There Would Be No Silicon Valley...': Michio Kaku's Video Resurfaces Amid Trump’s H-1B Visa Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/there-would-be-no-silicon-valley-michio-kakus-video-resurfaces-amid-trumps-h-1b-visa-move/): Kaku called the H-1B the “genius visa” and “America’s secret weapon,” adding that there would be no Silicon Valley in the US without such a visa program
- [Trump To Host Erdogan Before Bibi? Eyes F-35 Deal, Israeli Barak MX ‘Seen At Turkey’s Doorstep’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-to-host-erdogan-before-bibi-eyes-f-35-deal-israeli-barak-mx-seen-at-turkeys-doorstep-4k/): Trump plans to host Turkish President Erdogan before Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with discussions likely focusing on an F-35 deal. Meanwhile, Israeli Barak MX missile systems are reportedly appearing near Turkey’s borders ğan 0:00 INTRODUCTION02:37- TRUMP KNOWS ISRAEL’S NEW OP PUTS HOSTAGES’ LIVES AT RISK?04:34 – TRUMP TO END WARPLANE FEUD WITH ERDOGAN?07:19- ISRAELI MISSILE […]
- [Liverpool hold on against Everton after Gravenberch stunner opened derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/liverpool-hold-on-against-everton-after-gravenberch-stunner-opened-derby/): Ryan Gravenberch’s 10th-minute stunner set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
- [MEA Warns of Humanitarian Impact After U.S. Hikes H-1B Visa Fee | India US Relations | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/mea-warns-of-humanitarian-impact-after-u-s-hikes-h-1b-visa-fee-india-us-relations-news18/): | “This measure is likely to have humanitarian consequences due to the disruption caused to families,” MEA issues statement after U.S. hikes visa fee n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China Extends Crackdown On Social Media Apps, Announces To Take Measures Against Weibo, Kuaishou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/china-extends-crackdown-on-social-media-apps-announces-to-take-measures-against-weibo-kuaishou/): China’s Cyberspace Administration warned Kuaishou and Weibo for poor content management, extending its crackdown after similar action against Xiaohongshu.
- [Hamas Releases ‘Farewell’ Image Of 47 Israeli Hostages, Slams Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/hamas-releases-farewell-image-of-47-israeli-hostages-slams-netanyahu/): Hamas shared a farewell image of 47 Israeli hostages in Gaza, blaming Benjamin Netanyahu and Eyal Zamir for rejecting a ceasefire as Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza City.
- [Donald Trump Calls PM Narendra Modi | India-US Relations Back on Track? | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/donald-trump-calls-pm-narendra-modi-india-us-relations-back-on-track-world-360-news18/): In a major diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has reached out to his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking fresh speculation about a reset in India–US ties. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canada Bans Hip-Hop Group Kneecap From Entering Country For 'Supporting Terrorists'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/canada-bans-hip-hop-group-kneecap-from-entering-country-for-supporting-terrorists/): The group was scheduled to perform four shows in Toronto and Vancouver in October, according to reports
- [Saudi Arabia Signs Defence Pact with Nuclear-Armed Pakistan; Should India Be Worried? | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/saudi-arabia-signs-defence-pact-with-nuclear-armed-pakistan-should-india-be-worried-world-360/): In a major geopolitical development, Saudi Arabia has signed a defence agreement with nuclear-armed Pakistan, deepening military ties between the two nations. The deal includes cooperation in defense production, intelligence sharing, and joint military training. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ["Undeclared War!" Venezuela Slams US After Trump Boasts Of Killing ‘3 More Narcoterrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/undeclared-war-venezuela-slams-us-after-trump-boasts-of-killing-3-more-narcoterrorists/): On September 19, Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez accused the US of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean Sea. He condemned strikes that killed alleged drug traffickers without due process, following a US attack that reportedly killed three more “narcoterrorists,” bringing total deaths to 17. Lopez criticized US military power and technology. The […]
- [Venezuela Arms Up As Trump's Military Sinks Another "Drug Boat" En Route To "Poison Americans" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/venezuela-arms-up-as-trumps-military-sinks-another-drug-boat-en-route-to-poison-americans-4k/): President Donald Trump said on Sept. 19, that the US military had struck another drug trafficking boat in international waters, killing three peopleUnlike after other attacks in recent weeks, Trump did not say if the strike occurred off of Venezuela, where the US Navy has deployed a small armada to combat drug traffickingHe only said […]
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Chelsea – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/live-manchester-united-vs-chelsea-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as United and Chelsea face-off at old Trafford.
- [The complex stories after Charlie Kirk’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/the-complex-stories-after-charlie-kirks-killing/): Charlie Kirk was both the symptom and the disease afflicting the USA.
- [Around the world in a Free Palestine hoodie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/around-the-world-in-a-free-palestine-hoodie/): From Uzbekistan’s steppe to the jungle of Colombia, my sweatshirt has evoked Palestinian solidarity all over.
- [Hamas posts ‘farewell picture’ of 48 captives as Israel destroys Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/hamas-posts-farewell-picture-of-48-captives-as-israel-destroys-gaza-city/): Palestinian group says an expanded Israeli ground invasion and air raids threaten safety of the captives held in Gaza.
- [H-1B visa fee timeline imposed by US ‘concerning’, says India trade body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/h-1b-visa-fee-timeline-imposed-by-us-concerning-says-india-trade-body/): Nasscom says the one-day deadline could have ‘ripple effects’ on the US innovation ecosystem and global job markets.
- [Nasscom Raises Concerns Over New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Calls For Clarity On Implementation |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/nasscom-raises-concerns-over-new-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-calls-for-clarity-on-implementation-news18/): Nasscom reacts to $100K H-1B Visa Fees, The industry body says the new rules may disrupt business continuity for Indian IT firms and US projects. One-day implementation adds uncertainty, urging adequate transition time for smooth adaptation. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['His Beliefs Were Ignorant': US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Criticises Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/his-beliefs-were-ignorant-us-congresswoman-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-criticises-charlie-kirk/): Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democrat who represents New York’s 14th District, opposed the resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. 
- [Harvard Placed Under Financial Monitoring As Trump Administration Slaps Funding Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/harvard-placed-under-financial-monitoring-as-trump-administration-slaps-funding-cuts/): The Trump administration placed Harvard on heightened cash monitoring, requiring a $36 million letter of credit and threatening federal aid loss.
- [Trump Claims "Illegal" for TV Networks to Consistently Criticize Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-claims-illegal-for-tv-networks-to-consistently-criticize-him/): On September 19, US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that it is “illegal” for TV networks to consistently criticize him. He argued, “They’ll take a great story and they’ll make it bad… I think that’s really illegal, personally.” Trump cited free airwaves provided by the government and expressed frustration over negative […]
- [‘Stop Wasting Time’: Zelenskyy Tells Allies As He Prepares To Press Trump On Russia Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/stop-wasting-time-zelenskyy-tells-allies-as-he-prepares-to-press-trump-on-russia-sanctions/): Zelenskyy said further measures should be introduced if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to hold peace talks or agree to a ceasefire
- [‘He Didn’t Quit…’: Trump ‘Fires’ US Attorney Who Declined To Charge Political Opponents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/he-didnt-quit-trump-fires-us-attorney-who-declined-to-charge-political-opponents/): Donald Trump fired Erik Siebert, US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia, after Siebert refused to prosecute James Comey and Letitia James, both political opponents of Trump.
- [Aliens Could Be Eavesdropping On Earth’s Space Conversations With Mars, NASA Study Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/aliens-could-be-eavesdropping-on-earths-space-conversations-with-mars-nasa-study-finds/): Researchers suggest Earth’s space signals could reveal our presence to alien civilisations, especially during planetary alignments like Earth and Mars.
- [US Spy Planes, Choppers From Warship Nimitz ‘Seen’ Near Iran As UN Ends Nuclear Sanctions Relief |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/us-spy-planes-choppers-from-warship-nimitz-seen-near-iran-as-un-ends-nuclear-sanctions-relief-4k/): A senior Member of Parliament in Iran, on Sept. 20, said that Tehran must acquire nuclear weapons to preserve its territorial integrity and national security Meanwhile, two US maritime surveillance aircraft and two helicopters linked to the USS Nimitz were tracked over the Strait of Hormuz, reported NewsweekThe signals the US warship’s presence as it […]
- [Trump-Backed Health Panel Declines To Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine Shots, Warns Of Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-backed-health-panel-declines-to-endorse-covid-19-vaccine-shots-warns-of-risks/): A federal health advisory committee backed by President Donald Trump drew criticism on Friday after declining to recommend COVID-19 vaccine shots
- [Ally Abroad, Terror Enabler At Home: Intelligence Dossier Exposes Pakistan’s Double Game | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/ally-abroad-terror-enabler-at-home-intelligence-dossier-exposes-pakistans-double-game-exclusive/): The report says terror outfits such as JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen have relocated inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to minimise external scrutiny & ensure uninterrupted recruitment pipelines
- [Estonia Seeks Urgent NATO Consultations After Russian Fighter Jets Violate Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/estonia-seeks-urgent-nato-consultations-after-russian-fighter-jets-violate-airspace/): At least three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission in the area of Vaindloo Island amid rising tensions in Europe.
- [Jameela waits for her son’s body, taken by Israel, so she can bury him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/jameela-waits-for-her-sons-body-taken-by-israel-so-she-can-bury-him/): Israeli soldiers took Mahmoud Sanaqra after they shot him in February. His mother is still waiting to get him back.
- [India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Super Fours: Match time, tickets, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-super-fours-match-time-tickets-teams/): Will the teams make any changes? Who’s the favourite to win? Which players can make an impact? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Will Cyberattack At European Airports Disrupt Your Travel Plans? What Air India’s Advisory Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/will-cyberattack-at-european-airports-disrupt-your-travel-plans-what-air-indias-advisory-says/): The advisory follows a cyberattack on a third-party service provider that disrupted check-in and boarding operations at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow
- [Israel Warns Gaza Aid Workers That Only Hospitals Will Be Protected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/israel-warns-gaza-aid-workers-that-only-hospitals-will-be-protected/): The IDF warns only hospitals in Gaza City are protected as aid sites face targeting. Most civilians have fled, aid is restricted, and famine persists amid Israeli operations.
- [Pakistani court indicts man over killing of teenage TikTok influencer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/pakistani-court-indicts-man-over-killing-of-teenage-tiktok-influencer/): Umar Hayat, 22, pleads not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Sana Yousaf in her home earlier this year.
- [Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/cyberattack-hits-check-in-systems-at-some-of-europes-busiest-airports/): Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports among major European hubs confirming disruptions as a result of the attack.
- [AI Joins Fight Against Infection By Creating Bacteria-Killing Viruses: Here's What It Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/ai-joins-fight-against-infection-by-creating-bacteria-killing-viruses-heres-what-it-means/): For the first time, an AI has generated complete viral genomes that worked in the lab, killing E. coli and opening new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology
- [Pakistani TikTok Star Sana Yousaf's Alleged Killer Formally Charged In Islamabad Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/pakistani-tiktok-star-sana-yousafs-alleged-killer-formally-charged-in-islamabad-court/): Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star in Pakistan, was allegedly shot dead by Umar Hayat, 22, in her residence in Islamabad for rejecting his advances.
- [Portugal Follows UK And France In Recognising Palestinian State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/portugal-follows-uk-and-france-in-recognising-palestinian-state/): Portugal will officially recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, joining countries like France and the UK, after consulting PM Luis Montenegro, amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- [US Airfares Soar, Indians Flying Home Deplane After Trump’s $100k H-1B Fee Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/us-airfares-soar-indians-flying-home-deplane-after-trumps-100k-h-1b-fee-move/): Immigration experts say the narrow window makes it almost impossible for anyone currently in India to beat the deadline
- ['580 Drones, 40 Missiles': Russia Launches Massive Attack On Ukraine, 3 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/580-drones-40-missiles-russia-launches-massive-attack-on-ukraine-3-killed/): Russia launched 580 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine, killing three and injuring several, said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [$100,000 Per Year For H-1B Visas? Trump Signs Proclamation In A Blow To Tech Industry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/100000-per-year-for-h-1b-visas-trump-signs-proclamation-in-a-blow-to-tech-industry/): On Sept. 19, President Trump signed a proclamation raising H-1B visa fees to $100,000 annually. White House Secretary Will Scharf said the move protects American workers while ensuring only highly skilled applicants qualify. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stressed companies must prioritize training Americans. Critics warn tech firms, reliant on Indian and Chinese talent, may face […]
- [Cyberattack Forces Flight Cancellations At Major European Airports, Including Heathrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/cyberattack-forces-flight-cancellations-at-major-european-airports-including-heathrow/): The cyber-attack forced airport staff to manually check-in and board passengers as the attack affected check-in and boarding systems.
- [Watch: US ‘Blows Up’ Vessel Killing "3 Male Narcoterrorists" in Caribbean Waters ‘On Trump’s Order’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/watch-us-blows-up-vessel-killing-3-male-narcoterrorists-in-caribbean-waters-on-trumps-order/): On September 19, President Trump announced a US military strike on a “drug-carrying” vessel, killing “3 male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel.” A video showed the vessel exploding. The Pentagon carried out the strike in international waters within the Southern Command area, amid a US Caribbean military buildup. This marks at least the third recent strike […]
- [Iraq set to open huge solar plant in Karbala to battle electricity crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/iraq-set-to-open-huge-solar-plant-in-karbala-to-battle-electricity-crisis/): Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs.
- [“It’s all about pay-to-play” in Trump’s H-1B visa policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/its-all-about-pay-to-play-in-trumps-h-1b-visa-policy/): Professor Ramesh Srinivasan explains how Trump’s H-1B fee fits into a doctrine that is hitting tech.
- [NATO F-35s ‘Chase Away’ Russia’s MiG-31s ‘Inside Estonia’ In ‘Brazen Breach’, Article 4 Activated|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/nato-f-35s-chase-away-russias-mig-31s-inside-estonia-in-brazen-breach-article-4-activated4k/): Estonia requested NATO Article 4 consultations after three Russian warplanes allegedly violated its airspace on Sept. 19 in a “brazen” mannerIt said that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the country’s skies “without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minutes” over the Gulf of Finland n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Everton – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/live-liverpool-vs-everton-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our full text commentary stream of the Merseyside derby.
- [Trump: China Supports Peace, Xi Ready To Cooperate On Ukraine | Putin | Zelenskyy | Russia | US | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-china-supports-peace-xi-ready-to-cooperate-on-ukraine-putin-zelenskyy-russia-us-4k/): In a bold foreign policy statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping is ready to cooperate with the U.S. on securing a ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia war. Trump said Xi “wants peace very badly” and believes China could play a pivotal role in ending the conflict. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/irish-band-kneecap-says-canada-ban-aims-to-silence-opposition-to-genocide/): Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.
- [American Citizenship For Sale? | Golden Visa Alert: Invest $1M & Be A US Citizen | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/american-citizenship-for-sale-golden-visa-alert-invest-1m-be-a-us-citizen-trump-4k/): President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial new proposal: a $1 million “Golden Visa” pathway to fast-track U.S. citizenship for affluent foreign investors. The plan has already sparked fierce debate across the political spectrum, with critics calling it a “Citizenship for Sale” scheme, while supporters argue it’s a bold move to attract global capital.Under Trump’s […]
- [Donald Trump Says US Hit Third Vessel Smuggling Drugs: ‘Carried Out Lethal Kinetic Strike’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/donald-trump-says-us-hit-third-vessel-smuggling-drugs-carried-out-lethal-kinetic-strike/): US President Donald Trump said the US strikes killed three “male narcoterrorists” on board vessel allegedly smuggling drugs.
- [Trump Calls Reporter ‘Obnoxious’ Before Praising His Own Free Speech Agenda | The White House | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trump-calls-reporter-obnoxious-before-praising-his-own-free-speech-agenda-the-white-house-4k/): During a fiery press exchange at the White House, former President Donald Trump stunned the room when he called a reporter “obnoxious” and cut them off mid-question — ironically, right before delivering a passionate defense of his free speech policies.The moment has triggered intense backlash and debate, with critics pointing out the contradiction of silencing […]
- [Kenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/kenya-court-orders-uk-soldiers-arrest-for-agnes-wanjiru-death-all-we-know/): A British national is accused of murdering and dumping the body of 21-year-old in a septic tank back in 2012.
- [First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/first-treaty-to-protect-marine-life-in-high-seas-to-take-effect-in-january/): World’s first-ever pact aims to fight threats like climate change, over-fishing and deep-sea mining.
- [US cancels temporary protected status for Syrians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/us-cancels-temporary-protected-status-for-syrians/): Trump administration says Syrians in the US must leave the country within 60 days or face arrest and deportation.
- [Trump’s Visa Overhaul: $5M Platinum Card, $2M Investor Entry, $100K H-1Bs, US For Ultra Rich? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/trumps-visa-overhaul-5m-platinum-card-2m-investor-entry-100k-h-1bs-us-for-ultra-rich-4k/): President Donald Trump has unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. visa system, introducing a controversial mix of sky-high fees and exclusive entry routes for the ultra-wealthy. Under the new plan:
- [H-1B Visa Fees Is 80% More Than Average Annual Salary Of All Visa Holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/h-1b-visa-fees-is-80-more-than-average-annual-salary-of-all-visa-holders/): The changes will also have an impact on India, as in recent years, about 71–73 per cent of approvals have been for Indians.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel’s Handwritten Pep Talk Notes To Himself Go Viral, Netizens Call Him ‘Loser’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/fbi-chief-kash-patels-handwritten-pep-talk-notes-to-himself-go-viral-netizens-call-him-loser/): FBI Director Kash Patel’s pep talk notes to himself during the congressional gave netizens a field day as pictures of the notes went viral.
- [H-1B Workers Leaving The US: Does Trump’s $100,000 Fee Apply On Re-Entry? | FAQs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/h-1b-workers-leaving-the-us-does-trumps-100000-fee-apply-on-re-entry-faqs/): Trump’s proclamation takes effect on 21 September 2025. Here’s what it means if you are already in the US on H-1B and plan to travel abroad
- [American Dream Takes A Hit: Fewer Indian Students Go To US In 2025, Business Visas Buck The Trend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/american-dream-takes-a-hit-fewer-indian-students-go-to-us-in-2025-business-visas-buck-the-trend/): The visa issue for Indian students started in June when the US Department of State announced expanded screening and vetting for applicants, including social media vetting
- [Van Jones Reveals Charlie Kirk’s Final Messages Before Assassination – “It Gave Me Chills | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/van-jones-reveals-charlie-kirks-final-messages-before-assassination-it-gave-me-chills-4k/): In a chilling and emotional revelation, CNN commentator Van Jones opens up about the final messages he received from Charlie Kirk just hours before his assassination. According to Van Jones, the messages were unexpectedly intense, cryptic, and haunting — leaving him deeply unsettled. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [LIVE: Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, kills children in strike on school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/live-israel-ramps-up-gaza-city-assault-kills-children-in-strike-on-school/): Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks on Gaza’s main urban centre, with two children killed in a strike on tent.
- [FCC Chairman In Hot Seat As Ted Cruz Raises Alarm Over Free Speech | “You Sound Like a Mob Boss”| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/fcc-chairman-in-hot-seat-as-ted-cruz-raises-alarm-over-free-speech-you-sound-like-a-mob-boss-4k/): In a fiery exchange that’s quickly going viral, Senator Ted Cruz grills the FCC Chairman over alleged threats directed at ABC, raising serious concerns about free speech, government overreach, and political intimidation. Cruz didn’t hold back, comparing the FCC Chair’s behavior to that of a “mob boss”, calling it “Mafioso stuff” in an explosive Senate […]
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.3 Strikes Off Russian Coast, No Damage Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-3-strikes-off-russian-coast-no-damage-reported/): A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage, says EMSC.
- [Saudi Could Join Pakistan If Tensions With India Escalate: Khawaja Asif's Big Claim Amid Mega Defence Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/saudi-could-join-pakistan-if-tensions-with-india-escalate-khawaja-asifs-big-claim-amid-mega-defence-pact/): Khawaja Asif hinted that Saudi Arabian forces may join Pakistan under a joint defence pact if tensions with India escalate.
- [Jimmy Kimmel Meets with Disney: Is a Late-Night Comeback on the Cards? | Charlie Kirk | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/jimmy-kimmel-meets-with-disney-is-a-late-night-comeback-on-the-cards-charlie-kirk-trump-4k/): Suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has reportedly met with top executives at Disney, sparking intense speculation about a possible return to late-night television. The meeting comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk, which triggered widespread backlash and calls for suspension. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/we-lost-everything-twice-afghan-returnees-struggle-after-earthquake/): Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.
- ['I Don't Like This': Trump Calls Russian Incursion Into Estonian Airspace A 'Big Trouble'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/i-dont-like-this-trump-calls-russian-incursion-into-estonian-airspace-a-big-trouble/): Russia has denied violating Estonian airspace, saying it flew over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea.
- [Former US NSA Says India ‘Proud, Strong’ Nation, Trump’s Tariff Policy Led To ‘Huge Loss’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/former-us-nsa-says-india-proud-strong-nation-trumps-tariff-policy-led-to-huge-loss/): Trump Tariffs Impact: Susan Rice while addressing an event said the current US administration may have hurt decades of work to strengthen India-US ties.
- [Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/portugal-to-recognise-a-palestinian-state/): Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.
- [Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/ted-cruz-breaks-with-republicans-slams-mafioso-threats-to-broadcasters/): The US senator has labelled Carr’s comments ‘dangerous as hell’ and something ‘right out of Goodfellas’.
- [‘Lasting Cooperation Needs Trust, Not Terror’: India At UN After Pakistan Raises Indus Waters Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/20/lasting-cooperation-needs-trust-not-terror-india-at-un-after-pakistan-raises-indus-waters-treaty/): India, represented by Anupama Singh, criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council for politicising the Indus Waters Treaty.
- [Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/brazilians-protest-bill-that-could-grant-ex-president-bolsonaro-amnesty/): Protesters are angry over bills that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty after a coup attempt and give lawmakers immunity.
- [Trump Joins Tens Of Thousands Of Charlie Kirk Supporters For An Emotional Memorial Service | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-joins-tens-of-thousands-of-charlie-kirk-supporters-for-an-emotional-memorial-service-4k/): US President Donald Trump attends a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot dead earlier this month. The crowd erupts in chants of “USA! USA!” as President Trump arrives to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. The service celebrating the conservative activist, was also organized to galvanize a political […]
- [US children among five killed in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-children-among-five-killed-in-israeli-drone-strike-on-southern-lebanon/): Israel says Hezbollah member killed in strike, but Lebanon says attack is a ‘crime against civilians’.
- [India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Asia Cup Super Fours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/india-beat-pakistan-by-six-wickets-in-asia-cup-super-fours/): Abhishek’s innings helps India chase 172 with seven balls to spare in their Super Fours match against Pakistan in Dubai.
- [Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-says-lachlan-murdoch-part-of-proposed-tiktok-deal/): Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.
- [Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer Tyler Robinson Left Behind Disturbing Messages With No Motive | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/charlie-kirks-suspected-killer-tyler-robinson-left-behind-disturbing-messages-with-no-motive-4k/): Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was deliberate in the messages he left behind after he allegedly fired the fatal shot at Utah Valley University. The 22-year-old carefully inscribed bullet casings with references to obscure online subcultures and left them at the scene. When piecing together what else they […]
- [SP STORY 03 SEPT 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/sp-story-03-sept-21/): The UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognize Palestine as a state ahead of the UN statehood vote. The move sparks backlash from the US and Israel, who argue it undermines peace efforts and rewards Hamas amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. 0:00 – INTRODUCTON05:11 – US SLAMS UN PLAN TO BACK PALESTINE STATE, CITES HAMAS THREAT06:44 […]
- [Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/is-recognising-palestine-a-way-to-save-face-for-western-leaders/): While a historic decision, Western states’ recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say.
- [Arsenal snatch 1-1 draw with Manchester City with late Martinelli goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/arsenal-snatch-1-1-draw-with-manchester-city-with-late-martinelli-goal/): Manchester City sought to defend an early Erling Haaland goal, but Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to equalise.
- [US “shaming itself” with UN veto on Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-shaming-itself-with-un-veto-on-gaza-ceasefire/): Omar Rahman on the US veto of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN, noting that the decision is “shameful”.
- [‘Interesting Day, Very Tough Day’: Donald Trump As He Leaves For Charlie Kirk's Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/interesting-day-very-tough-day-donald-trump-as-he-leaves-for-charlie-kirks-funeral/): Charlie Kirk’s funeral at State Farm Stadium in Glendale features Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Tucker Carlson.
- [California Governor Newsom Signs Bill Banning ICE Officers From Wearing Masks On Duty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/california-governor-newsom-signs-bill-banning-ice-officers-from-wearing-masks-on-duty/): California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill barring federal law enforcement agents, including ICE, from wearing masks on duty, as a response to immigration raids.
- [Pennsylvania Governor Warns Kamala Harris, Says She'll 'Have To Answer' Over Joe Biden's Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/pennsylvania-governor-warns-kamala-harris-says-shell-have-to-answer-over-joe-bidens-health/): Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was considered for VP under Kamala Harris, said she would have to answer for not raising Joe Biden’s health concerns publicly.
- [Air India London-Delhi Flight Returns To Heathrow Gate From Taxiway. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/air-india-london-delhi-flight-returns-to-heathrow-gate-from-taxiway-heres-why/): Air India flight AI 162 from London to Delhi returned to the gate after a passenger mistakenly went to arrivals, prompting baggage offload and a delay for security compliance.
- [After Nepal Unrest, Thousands Take to Streets in Philippines as Anger Builds Over Flood Scam | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/after-nepal-unrest-thousands-take-to-streets-in-philippines-as-anger-builds-over-flood-scam-4k/): Mass protests erupt in Manila over fake flood-control projects costing billions. President Marcos urges calm, supports peaceful protests, and calls for “maximum tolerance.” Violence flares at Ayala Bridge; army on red alert. House Speaker Romualdez resigns amid scandal. 0:00 – INTRODUCTION2:35 – MALACANANG DISPELS MILITARY UNREST RUMORS, AFFIRMS ARMED FORCES’ LOYALTY04:55 – SPOOKED EMBASSIES ISSUE […]
- [Security on High alert for Kirk's Memorial as Trump, Vance and Over 100,000 Supporters Arrive | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/security-on-high-alert-for-kirks-memorial-as-trump-vance-and-over-100000-supporters-arrive-4k/): President Donald Trump expressed deep emotion and sorrow ahead of the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The event, taking place in Arizona, honors Kirk’s work with young conservatives and marks a moment of national mourning following his sudden death. Trump and Vance’s attendance highlights the significance of Kirk’s influence and the profound grief […]
- [Trump to join thousands at memorial for right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-to-join-thousands-at-memorial-for-right-wing-us-activist-charlie-kirk/): US President Donald Trump to address Arizona service for assassinated ally.
- [Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/germany-scrambles-jets-after-russia-military-aircraft-flies-over-baltic-sea/): German air force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate plane in neutral airspace.
- [China Jails COVID-19 Whistleblower Journalist For Four More Years Over ‘Provoking Trouble’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/china-jails-covid-19-whistleblower-journalist-for-four-more-years-over-provoking-trouble/): Chinese journalist, received another four-year prison sentence for reporting on COVID-19 and human rights abuses, as highlighted by RSF and Committee to Protect Journalists.
- [Antifa: Anti-Fascist Movement Declared As A 'Terrorist Organisation’ By Trump |  Charlie Kirk | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/antifa-anti-fascist-movement-declared-as-a-terrorist-organisation-by-trump-charlie-kirk-4k/): President Donald Trump announced that he was designating the left-wing activist movement, antifa, a “terrorist” organisation. Antifa, which is short for “anti-fascists”, is not a single group. It is a loosely organised, decentralised, left-wing collective of organisations and activists in the US that opposes right-wing and fascist ideologies. Trump’s latest statement comes just a week […]
- [‘There’ll Be No Palestinian State’: Israel Rejects ‘One-Sided’ Declaration, Hamas Calls It Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/therell-be-no-palestinian-state-israel-rejects-one-sided-declaration-hamas-calls-it-victory/): Israel criticised the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada for officially recognising the “State of Palestine” ahead of the UN General Assembly this week.
- [Moonquakes Triggering Landslides On Lunar Body, Claims Chinese Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/moonquakes-triggering-landslides-on-lunar-body-claims-chinese-scientists-2/): Chinese scientists found 41 new moon landslides, mainly triggered by moonquakes, aiding future lunar base site selection.
- ['Free Palestine': Gunman Opens Fire At New Hampshire Wedding; One Killed, Many Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/free-palestine-gunman-opens-fire-at-new-hampshire-wedding-one-killed-many-injured/): The shooting took place at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua as guests were celebrating the ceremony
- [Prince Andrew's Ex-Wife Called Epstein 'Supreme Friend' After Publicly Condemning Him: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/prince-andrews-ex-wife-called-epstein-supreme-friend-after-publicly-condemning-him-reports/): Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and the former wife of Prince Andrew, reportedly called Jeffrey Epstein a “supreme friend” despite his conviction in sex offences.
- [Israeli attack kills at least 25 from the same family in Gaza City homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/israeli-attack-kills-at-least-25-from-the-same-family-in-gaza-city-homes/): Palestinian family members at the scene say they fear as many as 50 people are trapped under the rubble.
- [Moonquakes Triggering Landslides On Lunar Body, Claims Chinese Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/moonquakes-triggering-landslides-on-lunar-body-claims-chinese-scientists/): Chinese scientists found 41 new landslides on the moon, mostly triggered by moonquakes, aiding future lunar base planning.
- [Canada, Australia join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/canada-australia-join-uk-in-recognising-palestinian-statehood/): Recognition of Palestine from Canada, Australia comes in coordination with UK, ahead of UN General Assembly meeting.
- [UK announces recognition of State of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/uk-announces-recognition-of-state-of-palestine/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the United Kingdom’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood.
- [Afghan Taliban rejects Trump threats over taking back Bagram airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/afghan-taliban-rejects-trump-threats-over-taking-back-bagram-airbase/): US President Donald Trump has pushed for regaining Bagram airbase, citing proximity to China’s nuclear facilities.
- [Charlie Kirk mourned as Jimmy Kimmel supporters fear erosion of free speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/charlie-kirk-mourned-as-jimmy-kimmel-supporters-fear-erosion-of-free-speech/): As thousands gather for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, debate rages over a clampdown on free speech in the US.
- [‘Get Ready…’ Venezuela Arms Civilians, Vows To Fight ‘US Empire’, Trump Warns of ‘Heavy Price’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/get-ready-venezuela-arms-civilians-vows-to-fight-us-empire-trump-warns-of-heavy-price-4k/): Venezuela is arming civilians and conducting military drills in preparation for possible conflict, vowing to resist U.S. aggression. President Maduro called for national defense against the “U.S. empire,” while former U.S. President Donald Trump warned Venezuela would pay a “heavy price” if tensions escalate. 0:00 – INTRODUCTION2:00 – MADURO PROPOSES DIRECT TALKS WITH TRUMP3:52 – […]
- [UK, Canada And Australia Formally Recognize Palestinian State: Will It Stop Israel's War? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/uk-canada-and-australia-formally-recognize-palestinian-state-will-it-stop-israels-war-4k/): The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia officially recognized Palestine as a state on Sunday, marking a significant shift in foreign policy and a step away from their alignment with the United States, with several other European nations and US allies set to follow suit this week. The move is largely symbolic, and grants the Palestinians […]
- [NATO Bolsters Defenses, British Jets Defend Polish Skies as Putin Puts the Bloc's Unity to Test | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/nato-bolsters-defenses-british-jets-defend-polish-skies-as-putin-puts-the-blocs-unity-to-test-4k/): NATO should shoot down Russian warplanes, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said on Sept. 20 Her comments came after Estonia, Lithuania’s neighbor, accused Russia of violating its airspace, something that Moscow has denied“We need to mean business,” Sakaliene said in a post on X, claiming that Russia “tested” the bloc’s borders “for a reason”Turkey “set […]
- [Manila Erupts As Protesters Clash With Police Over Corruption And Flood-Project Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/manila-erupts-as-protesters-clash-with-police-over-corruption-and-flood-project-scandal/): Thousands of Filipinos protested alleged government corruption on flood-control projects on September 21. Demonstrators clashed with police in Manila, throwing stones and burning tires. Authorities blocked access to the presidential palace, using flash bangs and making arrests. US and Australian embassies warned their citizens to avoid the demonstrations for safety reasons. n18oc_crux
- [11-Year-Old US Boy Bravely Disarms Gun-Wielding Classmate, Rewarded With Expulsion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/11-year-old-us-boy-bravely-disarms-gun-wielding-classmate-rewarded-with-expulsion/): Sakir, a seventh-grade student at the Dwight Rich School of the Arts, disarmed a gun-wielding classmate in May, but was expelled for failing to alert a teacher.
- [Bereaved Israelis Push UN Recognition of Palestinian State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/bereaved-israelis-push-un-recognition-of-palestinian-state/): Maoz Inon, who lost his parents in Hamas’ 2023 attack, advocates reconciliation and Palestinian recognition. Thousands in Tel Aviv support statehood ahead of the UN summit. Pew survey shows only 21% of Israelis support peaceful coexistence. The “No to War – Yes to Recognition” petition has over 8,500 signatures, backed by Zazim Community Action. n18oc_crux
- [UK Joins Canada And Australia In Recognising ‘Palestinian State’ Ahead Of UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/uk-joins-canada-and-australia-in-recognising-palestinian-state-ahead-of-un-general-assembly/): UK Joins Canada And Australia In Recognising ‘Palestinian State’ Ahead Of UN General Assembly
- [Hong Kong police defuse World War II bomb found at construction site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/hong-kong-police-defuse-world-war-ii-bomb-found-at-construction-site/): Hong Kong police have defused a 450kg World War II-era bomb discovered at a construction site, prompting the evacuation
- [The problem with Bernie Sanders’s ‘it is genocide’ admission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/the-problem-with-bernie-sanderss-it-is-genocide-admission/): The US senator recognises the genocide of the Palestinian people but ends up blaming them for it.
- [Mass protests erupt in Manila over flood-control corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/mass-protests-erupt-in-manila-over-flood-control-corruption/): Thousands protest in Manila over flood-control corruption as officials resign amid mounting political scandal.
- [Peru’s Gen Z protesters clash with police in Lima](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/perus-gen-z-protesters-clash-with-police-in-lima/): Police have fired tear gas on Gen Z protesters in Peru during protests against President Dina Boluarte’s government.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/live-arsenal-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Arsenal host City at the Emirates Stadium.
- [Dispatch from Sumud Flotilla: Sailing into ‘yellow zone’ en route to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/dispatch-from-sumud-flotilla-sailing-into-yellow-zone-en-route-to-gaza/): The volunteers are just as determined despite the reality of the dangers they may face, Mauricio Morales writes.
- [US congress struggles to “regulate tech companies”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-congress-struggles-to-regulate-tech-companies/): “Here in this [US] country, freedom of speech is very valued.”
- [Israel unleashes horror in relentless attacks on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/israel-unleashes-horror-in-relentless-attacks-on-gaza-city/): Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza City has obliterated families, flattened homes, and depleted hospitals.
- [Taliban Rejects US Bid To Retake Bagram Air Base After Trump's Warning: 'Realism And Rationality'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/taliban-rejects-us-bid-to-retake-bagram-air-base-after-trumps-warning-realism-and-rationality/): Trump demanded that Afghanistan return control of the Bagram Airbase to the United States “soon”, warning of “bad things” if the Taliban did not agree.
- [Iran ‘Successfully Tests ICBM’ As Calls Grow For Nuclear Bomb Post-UN Nuclear Sanctions Move | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/iran-successfully-tests-icbm-as-calls-grow-for-nuclear-bomb-post-un-nuclear-sanctions-move-4k/): Iran conducted a successful test of an intercontinental missile on Sept.18, a parliamentarian from Tehran told state broadcaster IRIB on Sept. 20Mohsen Zanganeh’s comments came after videos shared online appeared to show trails of smoke from the launches arcing upward in the sky n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Did Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Equate Kashmir With Gaza? Decoding His Message | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/did-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-equate-kashmir-with-gaza-decoding-his-message-exclusive/): “New Delhi must choose between hostility and good neighbourly ties..,” says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif. Equating Kashmir with Gaza is a provocative escalation, say intel sources
- [Tech CEO Falls 3,000 Feet To His Death While Climbing California Mountain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/tech-ceo-falls-3000-feet-to-his-death-while-climbing-california-mountain/): Matias Augusto Travizano founded San Francisco-based data analytics company, GranData, and was serving as its CEO.
- [Trump’s Cabinet Shares Anecdotes Ahead of Charlie Kirk’s Arizona Memorial To Be Led By US Prez | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trumps-cabinet-shares-anecdotes-ahead-of-charlie-kirks-arizona-memorial-to-be-led-by-us-prez-4k/): The White House, on Sept. 19, released a tribute video honouring “the life, legacy, and profound impact” of conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was gunned down last week. The eight-minute tribute features members from Republican US president Donald Trump’s cabinet who share anecdotes from their encounters with Kirk, the founder of the Turning Point USA […]
- [‘Distracted By Porn’, UK Lorry Driver Rams Car, Kills Father Of Two; Jailed For 10 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/distracted-by-porn-uk-lorry-driver-rams-car-kills-father-of-two-jailed-for-10-years/): The force of the impact pushed Aitchison’s vehicle into a stationary tanker, causing a fire that destroyed the car and killed him instantly
- [US House members make rare China visit amid trade, TikTok tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-house-members-make-rare-china-visit-amid-trade-tiktok-tensions/): US President Trump tells reporters that ‘great American patriots’ are planning to buy the social media app.
- [Watch: Ukrainian F-16s ‘Shoot Down’ Drones From Sky ‘Amid Russian Blitz’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/watch-ukrainian-f-16s-shoot-down-drones-from-sky-amid-russian-blitz/): Ukraine’s air force released video showing F-16 jets downing drones amid a Russian barrage. Reuters could not verify the footage’s date or location. Kyiv reported Russia launched 580 drones and 40 missiles on Sept. 20, killing three, injuring dozens, and damaging infrastructure and residential buildings across Ukraine. n18oc_crux
- [Singer d4vd cancels US, Europe tours amid investigation into teen’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/singer-d4vd-cancels-us-europe-tours-amid-investigation-into-teens-death/): Police say singer is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
- [Taliban ‘Rejects’ US Troops In Bagram As Trump Warns of ‘Bad Things’, Demands Base Control ‘Now’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/taliban-rejects-us-troops-in-bagram-as-trump-warns-of-bad-things-demands-base-control-now-4k/): The US president threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not “give Bagram Airbase back”Donald Trump gave the threat in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sept. 20 n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [After Nepal, “Gen Z” Protests Erupt In Peru, Young Agitators Clash With Police Over Pensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/after-nepal-gen-z-protests-erupt-in-peru-young-agitators-clash-with-police-over-pensions/): Hundreds of young protesters clashed with police in Lima on Sept. 20 during the “Generation Z March” against President Dina Boluarte’s government. Demonstrators denounced economic precarity, insecurity, and rising crime, while police used tear gas and shields in Plaza San Martín. The protests echoed Nepal’s recent “Gen Z” uprising. n18oc_crux
- [Doctors won’t abandon patients at al-Shifa as Israel destroys Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/doctors-wont-abandon-patients-at-al-shifa-as-israel-destroys-gaza-city/): The hospital director, arrested and tortured by Israel, has just seen his brother and other family members killed.
- [Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/guinea-votes-on-new-constitution-to-move-from-military-to-civilian-rule/): Guinea’s 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote on a new constitution.
- [Bosnia genocide survivors protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/bosnia-genocide-survivors-protest-in-solidarity-with-palestinians-in-gaza/): Bosnian survivors of genocide have protested Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Cyberattack causes travel chaos at European airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/cyberattack-causes-travel-chaos-at-european-airports/): A cyberattack on check-in software developed by Collins Aerospace has disrupted flights at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin
- [Week in Pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to protests in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/week-in-pictures-from-forced-displacement-in-gaza-to-protests-in-peru/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/live-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-super-fours/): Follow our live build-up, news, score, photos and text commentary stream from the match in Dubai at 14:30 GMT.
- ['I Am Confident...': Sam Altman Reveals AI Will Replace People In THESE Professions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/i-am-confident-sam-altman-reveals-ai-will-replace-people-in-these-professions/): Amid ongoing AI adaptation, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman named a few professions that will be taken over by AI in the near future.
- [Africa’s Cycling Moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/africas-cycling-moment/): Kigali hosts the 2025 UCI Road World Championship
- [UK PM Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood before UNGA meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/uk-pm-starmer-to-recognise-palestinian-statehood-before-unga-meeting/): Multiple recognitions are expected despite strong pushback from Israel and the US amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.
- [UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by deteriorating situation in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/un-gravely-alarmed-by-deteriorating-situation-in-sudans-el-fasher/): A deadly drone attack killed more than 70 people on Friday, in the single deadliest attack on the besieged city.
- [Thousands rally in Philippines at anticorruption protests in Manila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/thousands-rally-in-philippines-at-anticorruption-protests-in-manila/): President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in 9,855 flood-control projects worth more than $9.5 bn.
- [UK Jets in Action: RAF Typhoons Patrol Poland After Russian Drone Warning | NATO Border | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/uk-jets-in-action-raf-typhoons-patrol-poland-after-russian-drone-warning-nato-border-4k/): In a bold response to increasing Russian drone activity near NATO’s eastern flank, British Royal Air Force Typhoons have begun active patrols over Poland, signaling the UK’s firm commitment to allied defense.The mission, launched under NATO’s air policing operations, comes amid rising tensions following alleged Russian drone incursions near the Poland–Ukraine border. With the war […]
- [Trump Seeks Control Of Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase: What It Means For US-Pak Ties | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-seeks-control-of-afghanistans-bagram-airbase-what-it-means-for-us-pak-ties-exclusive/): “The Trump administration’s outreach to Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir shows that Washington is prioritising Rawalpindi over Kabul,” intelligence sources said
- [‘Deliberately Provocative’: Meta Under Fire From Parents After Photos Of Daughters Appear In Targeted Ads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/deliberately-provocative-meta-under-fire-from-parents-after-photos-of-daughters-appear-in-targeted-ads/): The outrage happened after Meta used “back-to-school pictures of schoolgirls” to advertise the Threads app to a 37-year-old man, who appeared to report it himself.
- [Trump Selects Halligan As Virginia Attorney Amid Political Realignment | US Political News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-selects-halligan-as-virginia-attorney-amid-political-realignment-us-political-news-4k/): President Donald Trump has selected Halligan for a key legal role in Virginia, a move being interpreted as part of a broader political realignment across key battleground states. As Trump builds his legal and political influence ahead of 2025, this appointment is seen as a strategic play in shaping the state-level legal apparatus. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [From 'Take A Step Back' To 'Broken System': Musk's Contradictory Posts On H1-B Visa Resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/from-take-a-step-back-to-broken-system-musks-contradictory-posts-on-h1-b-visa-resurface/): Trump raised H1B visa fees to 100,000 US dollars, impacting tech workers. Musk’s shifting stance on H1-B reform and its role in SpaceX and Tesla has sparked renewed debate.
- [Delays continue to affect thousands as cyberattack hits Europe’s airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/delays-continue-to-affect-thousands-as-cyberattack-hits-europes-airports/): London’s Heathrow and Brussel airports tell passengers to expect more delays on Sunday as interruption persists.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 14 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/live-israel-kills-14-palestinians-in-gaza-since-dawn/): Displaced Gaza City residents recount being chased by Israeli quadcopters after being forced to flee their shelters.
- [YouTube account for Venezuela’s Maduro is down as tensions with US escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/youtube-account-for-venezuelas-maduro-is-down-as-tensions-with-us-escalate/): State TV channel Telesur reports that Maduro’s channel has been ‘eliminated’.
- [Video: Jaguar numbers rise in Mexico amid threats of extinction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/video-jaguar-numbers-rise-in-mexico-amid-threats-of-extinction/): Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number with more protected land, but the threat of extinction remains.
- [Trump warns Afghanistan of ‘bad things’ if it does not return Bagram base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-warns-afghanistan-of-bad-things-if-it-does-not-return-bagram-base/): Vague threat comes after the Taliban rejected Trump’s call to return the airbase previously used by US forces.
- ['He Is Mean And Stupid Guy': Donald Trump Launches Scathing Attack At Joe Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/he-is-mean-and-stupid-guy-donald-trump-launches-scathing-attack-at-joe-biden/): This is not the first time Trump has targeted his predecessor or referred to him as “stupid.” During his 2024 rallies, Trump also used similar language when speaking about Biden.
- [US Tells Pakistan To Put Defence, Intelligence Budgets Under Civilian Oversight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-tells-pakistan-to-put-defence-intelligence-budgets-under-civilian-oversight/): Washington told Islamabad that bringing defence and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight is crucial to enhance fiscal transparency.
- [Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/is-turkiye-israels-next-target-in-the-middle-east/): Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel’s regional ambitions.
- [Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN’s nuclear watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/iran-says-it-will-suspend-cooperation-with-uns-nuclear-watchdog/): President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Tehran will ‘overcome obstacles’ if wide-ranging UN sanctions are reimposed.
- ['Let Down' By Putin, Trump Says US Drilling Oil Will Lower Prices, Halt Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/let-down-by-putin-trump-says-us-drilling-oil-will-lower-prices-halt-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump linked US’ oil drilling prospects and touted its ability to bring oil prices down and said that would halt the war in Ukraine.
- [Trump Administration To Make Major Announcement On Autism On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-administration-to-make-major-announcement-on-autism-on-monday/): US President Donald Trump said his administration will make a major announcement related to autism. A sharp rise has been seen in Autism diagnosis in the US since 2000.
- ['Companies Laying Off Americans…': 'Fact Sheet' Shows Why Trump Changed H1-B Visa Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/companies-laying-off-americans-fact-sheet-shows-why-trump-changed-h1-b-visa-rules/): The Trump administration justified its new H1-B policy by highlighting the growing unemployment among US citizens due to the “abuse” under this visa that allows immigrant workers
- ['To Protect The American Worker': Project Firewall To Check US Employers For H1-B Compliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/to-protect-the-american-worker-project-firewall-to-check-us-employers-for-h1-b-compliance/): The Trump administration launched Project Firewall so that employers in the US “prioritise” American workers and can be held accountable if they “abuse the H-1B visa process”
- [Indian-Origin Woman Killed In South California; 21-Year-Old Suspect Arrested By Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/indian-origin-woman-killed-in-south-california-21-year-old-suspect-arrested-by-police/): The incident took place on September 16 at nearly 10:30 PM when counting cash at the register of the gas station-cum-convenience store she used to manage.
- [Cross-Border Tensions Flare At LoC: Pakistan Opens Fire, India Responds, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/cross-border-tensions-flare-at-loc-pakistan-opens-fire-india-responds-say-sources/): Tensions flared along the Line of Control (LoC) earlier this week as Pakistani forces fired small arms, prompting a swift response from Indian troops.Sources said that four rounds of small arms were fired from the Pakistani side in the Nowgam sector of the LoC in Kupwara, while the Indian side responded with around twenty rounds […]
- [‘Pam, We Can’t Delay Any Longer’: Trump Publicly Urges Attorney General To Sue His ‘Enemies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/pam-we-cant-delay-any-longer-trump-publicly-urges-attorney-general-to-sue-his-enemies/): The US President in the social media post addressed to US AG Pam Bondi referred to her by her first name and said enemies are “killing his reputation”.
- [Russian Missiles Incoming — Poland Responds With Immediate Air Patrols | Ukraine War | Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/russian-missiles-incoming-poland-responds-with-immediate-air-patrols-ukraine-war-putin-4k/): Russian missiles strike targets in Ukraine, neighboring Poland has scrambled fighter jets in an immediate show of defensive readiness. The Polish Air Force was activated after radar detected inbound missile activity dangerously close to NATO airspace, triggering concerns of possible escalation across the region. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Jimmy Kimmel Live Show Faces Uncertain Future; Crew Gets Short-Term Pay Assurance | Kirk | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/jimmy-kimmel-live-show-faces-uncertain-future-crew-gets-short-term-pay-assurance-kirk-4k/): The future of Jimmy Kimmel Live hangs in the balance as new reports confirm the late-night show is facing production uncertainty—but there’s a silver lining for now. While the long-term fate of the show remains unclear, sources say the crew will continue to receive short-term pay, providing temporary relief amid swirling rumors of cancellation or […]
- [Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict, Says He Deserves Nobel For Ending 7 Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-conflict-says-he-deserves-nobel-for-ending-7-wars/): Trump claimed credit for stopping conflicts—including between India and Pakistan—through trade diplomacy, and suggested he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for ending seven wars.
- [US says $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will not apply to existing holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/us-says-100000-fee-for-h-1b-visas-will-not-apply-to-existing-holders/): As Trump’s order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.
- [Indian Embassy In US Issues Helpline Number Amid Concerns Over H-1B Visa Fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/indian-embassy-in-us-issues-helpline-number-amid-concerns-over-h-1b-visa-fees/): According to a senior US official, those who are visiting or leaving the country, or visiting India, don’t need to rush back before Sunday or pay the $100,000 fee.
- [Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami win against DC United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/lionel-messi-scores-two-goals-as-inter-miami-win-against-dc-united/): The Argentinian superstar scored his 173rd career brace and added an assist in the 3-2 home victory in MLS.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,305](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1305/): Here are the key events on day 1,305 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Concerned About Employees, Their Families': US Chamber Of Commerce Reacts To $100,000 H-1B Fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/concerned-about-employees-their-families-us-chamber-of-commerce-reacts-to-100000-h-1b-fee/): Amid the concern over the sudden development, a senior US administration official has said that those Indians who are currently on H-1B visas don’t need to panic.
- [Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Now In Force, Here's 5 Things To Know As New Rule Kicks In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-now-in-force-heres-5-things-to-know-as-new-rule-kicks-in/): Donald Trump’s new rule imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, raising concerns in the tech sector and among Indian professionals vital to the US high-skilled workforce.
- [Multiple People Injured In Shooting At New Hampshire Country Club; One Suspect In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/multiple-people-injured-in-shooting-at-new-hampshire-country-club-one-suspect-in-custody/): Multiple people were injured in a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to police.
- [Charlie Kirk Memorial In Arizona Expected To Draw 100,000, With Trump And Vance Headlining It | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/charlie-kirk-memorial-in-arizona-expected-to-draw-100000-with-trump-and-vance-headlining-it-4k/): A man claiming to be a member of law enforcement was detained at an Arizona stadium where the memorial for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed last week, is set to take place Sunday.Local police and the US Secret Service are investigating the armed man, who was “exhibiting suspicious behavior” near […]
- [Trump Warns Taliban That Not Handing Over Bagram Airbase To US Will Lead To ‘Bad Things'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/trump-warns-taliban-that-not-handing-over-bagram-airbase-to-us-will-lead-to-bad-things/): Trump urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to return Bagram “soon,” warning of unspecified consequences if they refuse.
- [Britain Raises Palestinian Flag as US Allies Recognize State of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/britain-raises-palestinian-flag-as-us-allies-recognize-state-of-palestine/): Following Britain’s recognition of Palestine, Husam Zumlot, head of the Palestinian mission to the UK, raised the Palestinian flag in London on September 22 as a pledge to secure Palestinian freedom. The recognition comes alongside Canada, Australia, and Portugal, who also recognized Palestine on September 21. Palestinian Presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh welcomed the UK’s […]
- [“No Drug Boats…” Trump Maintains Ambiguity on Venezuela as Maduro Seeks Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/no-drug-boats-trump-maintains-ambiguity-on-venezuela-as-maduro-seeks-talks/): President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, claimed there are “no drug boats” near Venezuela, hinting at success in U.S. anti-trafficking efforts. When asked about a letter from President Maduro seeking negotiations, Trump remained vague, saying only, “We’ll see what happens,” maintaining ambiguity amid rising regional tensions. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup: Match time, Super Fours table, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-match-time-super-fours-table-teams/): A loss in the match on Tuesday will put both teams on the brink of elimination from cricket’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
- [US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-targets-brazilian-justices-wife-with-sanctions-will-revoke-more-visas/): Six officials will see their visas revoked following the sentencing of Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro.
- [The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/the-terrifying-spectre-of-an-internet-shutdown-in-afghanistan/): A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.
- [UN marks 80 years amid Gaza genocide and global crises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/un-marks-80-years-amid-gaza-genocide-and-global-crises/): Marking 80 years of the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said its principles are “under assault as never before”.
- [China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/china-plans-evacuations-as-typhoon-ragasa-barrels-through-philippines/): China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from Shenzhen as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.
- [North Korea's Kim Vows "Denuclearization Will Never Happen," Recalls 'Fond Memories' With Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/north-koreas-kim-vows-denuclearization-will-never-happen-recalls-fond-memories-with-trump-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan Provocations : Cricket Celebrate Terror? | India Vs Pakistan | Asia Cup #brasstacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pakistan-provocations-cricket-celebrate-terror-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-brasstacks/): provocations | We should not make anything done by Pakistanis an issue because they will get validated. They are looking bad, we are winning matches: Atul Wassan, Fmr Cricketer n18oc_worldWatch News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Violence Has Nothing To Do With Solidarity': Meloni On Italy's Pro‑Palestine Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/violence-has-nothing-to-do-with-solidarity-meloni-on-italys-pro%e2%80%91palestine-clashes/): Italian PM expressed outrage over clashes at Milan’s central train station, where protesters allegedly threw objects and smashed windows
- [EAM Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio On Sidelines Of UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/eam-jaishankar-meets-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-on-sidelines-of-unga/): EAM Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and held talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
- [Over Two Decades After 9/11, Ex-Al Qaeda Fighter Sharaa To Address UNGA As Syria's President | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/over-two-decades-after-9-11-ex-al-qaeda-fighter-sharaa-to-address-unga-as-syrias-president-4k/): Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sept. 22 for a United Nations General Assembly meeting, becoming the first Syrian President to attend the annual gathering since 1967The last Syrian leader to attend the UNGA was President Nureddin al-Atassi, who ruled before the al-Assad family came to power in 1971Al-Sharaa arrived in New York on […]
- [Why Pak Army’s Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Attack Has Widened Punjabi Army Vs Pashtun Divide | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/why-pak-armys-khyber-pakhtunkhawa-attack-has-widened-punjabi-army-vs-pashtun-divide-exclusive/): Akakhel tribe of Tirah has decided that women victims will be buried, while bodies of men, children will be placed in front of the Corps Commander House, say local, intel sources
- [US Animal Handler Linked To 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Mauled By Big Cat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-animal-handler-linked-to-tiger-king-joe-exotic-mauled-by-big-cat/): A tiger handler linked to “Tiger King” Joe Exotic was killed Saturday by one of the big cats at the Oklahoma preserve where he worked, according to the facility.
- [Christian Horner leaves Red Bull after agreeing exit from F1 team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/christian-horner-leaves-red-bull-after-agreeing-exit-from-f1-team/): The former Red Bull team principal has reportedly agreed a $107m payoff deal with the Formula One team.
- [Barred from Eurovision, Russia holds its own rival song contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/barred-from-eurovision-russia-holds-its-own-rival-song-contest/): Barred from Eurovision, Russia held its own rival song contest called ‘Intervision’ featuring singers from 23 countries.
- [Israeli attack kills four members of a family in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/israeli-attack-kills-four-members-of-a-family-in-lebanon/): An Israeli drone attack killed four members of a family in Lebanon, including the father and three of his children.
- [Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/cyberattack-on-european-airports-caused-by-ransomware-eu-finds/): Since Friday, Europe’s busiest airports have faced significant disruptions after hackers hit automated check-in systems.
- [US public opinion on Israel is changing, US policy will have to as well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-public-opinion-on-israel-is-changing-us-policy-will-have-to-as-well/): Unconditional US support for Israel will come to an end, but this policy shift may take years.
- [How Trump’s visa fees could reshape working in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/how-trumps-visa-fees-could-reshape-working-in-the-us/): Donald Trump just made hiring some foreign workers much more expensive, as H-1B visa fees jump to $100,000 annually.
- [Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/hardline-lawmakers-demand-nuclear-bomb-as-iran-braces-for-un-sanctions/): Seventy members of parliament sign a letter calling for a ‘change in the defence doctrine’ of the nation.
- [News18 Evening Digest: 30 Killed In Pakistan’s Airstrikes, PM Modi Pens Letter To Citizens On GST Reforms & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/news18-evening-digest-30-killed-in-pakistans-airstrikes-pm-modi-pens-letter-to-citizens-on-gst-reforms-other-stories/): We are also covering: Lip Reader Reveals Trump’s Words To Musk At Charlie Kirk’s Memorial and Haris Rauf Taunts Indian Fans With Controversial 6-0 Gesture During Asia Cup Match.
- [Egypt Deploys China's HQ-9B System, Builds Jet Runway in Sinai, Israel Urges US Pressure on Sisi |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/egypt-deploys-chinas-hq-9b-system-builds-jet-runway-in-sinai-israel-urges-us-pressure-on-sisi-4k/): Israel is said to have asked the US to pressure Egypt over its military buildup in the Sinai Peninsula which borders Gaza strip. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu raised the matter during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recent visit to the Jewish nation.Israel alleged that Cairo was accumulating forces in the region along its border […]
- [Nepal Forms Panel To Probe Violence During Anti-Corruption Protests That Left 74 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/nepal-forms-panel-to-probe-violence-during-anti-corruption-protests-that-left-74-dead/): The govt appointed a three-member panel, headed by retired judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, to investigate the violence. The panel has been given 3 months to submit its findings
- [Iran’s NPT Exit Plan ‘Ready’, Nuclear Chief Reaches Russia As Sanctions Loom, IAEA Barred From…| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/irans-npt-exit-plan-ready-nuclear-chief-reaches-russia-as-sanctions-loom-iaea-barred-from-4k/): The head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation, Mohammad Eslami, arrived in Russia for talks on Sept. 22, RIA news agency reportedThe report, citing the Iranian embassy in Moscow, does not specify whom Eslami, who is also Tehran’s vice president, is set to meet in RussiaThe reported visit comes after the UN Security Council decided not […]
- [Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/russia-accuses-estonia-of-airspace-incursion-falsity-to-stoke-tensions/): On Friday, Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters had entered its airspace for 12 minutes.
- [Palestine’s ambassador to the UK raises Palestinian flag at London embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/palestines-ambassador-to-the-uk-raises-palestinian-flag-at-london-embassy/): The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK raised the flag outside the London Mission as it became Palestine’s embassy.
- [Taliban rejects Trump’s threat to retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/taliban-rejects-trumps-threat-to-retake-bagram-airbase-in-afghanistan/): The Taliban has rejected any notion that Bagram airbase would be returned to US forces.
- [Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah granted presidential pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abd-el-fattah-granted-presidential-pardon/): He was arrested in September 2019 and later sentenced in 2021 to five years in jail for “spreading false news”.
- [Protesters in Brazil denounce bill to pardon Bolsonaro after coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/protesters-in-brazil-denounce-bill-to-pardon-bolsonaro-after-coup-attempt/): Mass protests erupt in Brazil against bill granting amnesty to Jair Bolsonaro convicted over 2023 coup attempt.
- [French towns fly Palestinian flag despite gov’t ban before recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/french-towns-fly-palestinian-flag-despite-govt-ban-before-recognition/): The gesture comes as France prepares to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
- [H-1B fee hike: Who’s gaining from these visas – Indian IT or US firms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/h-1b-fee-hike-whos-gaining-from-these-visas-indian-it-or-us-firms/): Indian companies were the biggest beneficiaries for years. But that’s changed; US firms now dominate visa recipients.
- [Trump ‘Dances’ Beside Erika at Charlie Kirk's Memorial Event, Stuns Crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/trump-dances-beside-erika-at-charlie-kirks-memorial-event-stuns-crowd/): At Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial, President Trump honored him as a “missionary with a noble spirit” and later as a “martyr for American freedom.” A viral video shows Trump cheekily dancing beside Kirk’s widow, Erika, who smiled through tears as they lip-synced together. Trump praised Kirk’s forgiving nature but faced criticism for diverting the speech […]
- [Indians Deplane Emirates Flight At San Francisco As Trump's H-1B Fee Hike Sparks Panic | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/indians-deplane-emirates-flight-at-san-francisco-as-trumps-h-1b-fee-hike-sparks-panic-video/): The flight, bound for Dubai, was preparing for take-off when reports of the new visa fee began circulating online
- [Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pro-palestinian-protests-strikes-and-port-blockades-held-across-italy/): Pro-Palestinian protests and port blockades held across Italy as government remains cautious on recognising Palestine.
- [PSG’s Dembele tipped to beat Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/psgs-dembele-tipped-to-beat-lamine-yamal-for-ballon-dor-award/): The French forward is favourite to beat the young Spanish, while Spain is likely to dominate the women’s category again.
- [Trump honours Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for American freedom’ at memorial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/trump-honours-charlie-kirk-as-martyr-for-american-freedom-at-memorial/): Over 70,000 people, including top conservative officials, attended the memorial for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
- [Life “precipitously” worse for people all across Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/life-precipitously-worse-for-people-all-across-sudan/): “We need to see countries step up on this humanitarian issue in Sudan.”
- [Palestinian flag raised outside embassy in London after UK recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/palestinian-flag-raised-outside-embassy-in-london-after-uk-recognition/): Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot says ‘moment stands as defiant act of truth, a refusal to let genocide be the final word’.
- [Chinese Covid Whistleblower Who Reported From Wuhan Sent To Jail For 4 More Years: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/chinese-covid-whistleblower-who-reported-from-wuhan-sent-to-jail-for-4-more-years-heres-why/): Zhang Zhan is charged under the offence of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”, a broad and ambiguous law the CCP often invokes against political critics and journalists
- [Russia Tells NATO ‘To Look In Mirror To Find Aggressor’ After Ukraine’s ‘Deadly’ Crimea Attack | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/russia-tells-nato-to-look-in-mirror-to-find-aggressor-after-ukraines-deadly-crimea-attack-4k/): Ukrainian forces struck two Russian Be-12 Chayka amphibious aircraft in Moscow-annexed Crimea on Sept. 21, according to The Kyiv Independent, citing military intelligence (HUR). The attack was carried out by HUR’s special unit Prymary (“Phantoms”). Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia killed three, Reuters reported Sept. 22, citing local officials n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Russia Denies Airspace Violation In Estonia, Warns Of 'Escalating Tensions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/russia-denies-airspace-violation-in-estonia-warns-of-escalating-tensions/): Russia denies Estonia’s airspace violation claims, warns of escalating tensions. NATO and Estonia respond to alleged MiG-31 incursion near Vaindloo Island.
- [‘Hurts American Firms, Taxpayers’: US Attorney Slams H-1B Visa Fee Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/hurts-american-firms-taxpayers-us-attorney-slams-h-1b-visa-fee-hike/): Jonathan Wasden slammed Donald Trump’s proposed H-1B visa fee hike to $100000, calling it harmful to US companies and taxpayers.
- [Israel Vows ‘Escalation’ As UK, Other Allies Recognise Palestine, US Huddles With Arab Nations? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/israel-vows-escalation-as-uk-other-allies-recognise-palestine-us-huddles-with-arab-nations-4k/): Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognised the State of Palestine on Sunday, (Sept. 21) a historic shift in decades of Western foreign policy that drew swift anger from Israel and a rebuke from the United States.Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip welcomed the recognition as a victory, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed in […]
- [Did Trump’s Border Czar Accept $50,000-Bribe From Undercover FBI Agent? What NYT Report Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/did-trumps-border-czar-accept-50000-bribe-from-undercover-fbi-agent-what-nyt-report-said/): FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI and DOJ “found no credible evidence of any criminal wrongdoing” by Tom Homan
- [‘I love life’: The man who has scheduled his death so he can enjoy living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/i-love-life-the-man-who-has-scheduled-his-death-so-he-can-enjoy-living/): Despite Alzheimer’s, Alex Pandolfo leads a full life. But when his health declines, he plans to have an assisted death.
- [Dua Lipa fires agent over his purported support for Israel’s war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/dua-lipa-fires-agent-over-his-purported-support-for-israels-war-in-gaza/): According to The Mail on Sunday report, the British pop star fired her agent due to her own pro-Palestinian stance.
- [Dominican Republic says it seized 1,000kg of cocaine from boat US bombed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/dominican-republic-says-it-seized-1000kg-of-cocaine-from-boat-us-bombed/): Dominican forces confiscate 377 cocaine packages from a speedboat targeted by US Navy in a ‘historic’ joint operation.
- [Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Machar as ‘unity government’ breaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/treason-trial-begins-for-south-sudan-vp-machar-as-unity-government-breaks/): The latest break between two military and political leaders risks spelling civil war again for the embattled nation.
- [Could you pass a quiz on UN terminology before the 2025 General Assembly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/could-you-pass-a-quiz-on-un-terminology-before-the-2025-general-assembly/): How familiar are you with the language of global diplomacy? Take the quiz below and test your understanding of the UN.
- [French Muslims on alert after severed pig heads found at nine mosques](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/french-muslims-on-alert-after-severed-pig-heads-found-at-nine-mosques/): French investigators have launched an investigation into possible foreign interference. 
- [Does US’s communications agency have power to regulate Kimmel’s speech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/does-uss-communications-agency-have-power-to-regulate-kimmels-speech/): Experts say FCC may have overstepped in calling for action over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk murder.
- [UK Considers Scrapping Visa Fees For Top Global Talent Amid US' H-1B Move: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/uk-considers-scrapping-visa-fees-for-top-global-talent-amid-us-h-1b-move-report/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer considers scrapping visa fees for top global talent as US hikes H-1B visa fee to $100000.
- ['I've Missed You': Lip Reader Reveals Trump's Words To Musk At Charlie Kirk's Memorial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/ive-missed-you-lip-reader-reveals-trumps-words-to-musk-at-charlie-kirks-memorial/): Trump and Musk were seated side-by-side in a packed stadium, where thousands had gathered to pay tribute to Kirk, who was shot dead earlier this month
- [After Nepal, Rage Boils Over In The Philippines: Why Protesters Are Flooding The Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/after-nepal-rage-boils-over-in-the-philippines-why-protesters-are-flooding-the-streets/): As public fury mounts over corruption, cronyism, and missing billions, Filipinos take to the streets in scenes that mirror Nepal’s revolt against the privileged political class
- [Trump Aide Navarro, Who Called India 'Tariff Maharaja', Behind H-1B Visa Fee Hike? Top Democrat's Big Hint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/trump-aide-navarro-who-called-india-tariff-maharaja-behind-h-1b-visa-fee-hike-top-democrats-big-hint/): Ami Bera, Indian-origin Congressman and top Democrat, hinted that Trump trade aide Peter Navarro could be behind the recent H-1B visa fee hike.
- [What does the US’s AI roadmap entail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/what-does-the-uss-ai-roadmap-entail/): US tech companies have spent millions lobbying for less regulation
- [Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attack: Bodies Will Be Placed In Front Of Corps Commander House | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/paks-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-attack-bodies-will-be-placed-in-front-of-corps-commander-house-exclusive/): Pakistan carried out airstrikes and counter-terror operations targeting hideouts of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and adjacent districts
- [Taliban ‘Vows To Unleash Suicide Squad’ On Trump Over Bagram Demand, Reminds US of Doha Pact | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/taliban-vows-to-unleash-suicide-squad-on-trump-over-bagram-demand-reminds-us-of-doha-pact-4k/): An Afghan government defence official said Sunday (Sept. 21) that a deal over Bagram air base was “not possible”, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.Fasihuddin Fitrat, chief of staff of Afghanistan’s ministry of defence, said “some people” want to take back the base through a “political deal”.”Recently, some […]
- [Ajit Doval Pushes Canada To Act: Khalistani Extremist Arrested In Ottawa | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/ajit-doval-pushes-canada-to-act-khalistani-extremist-arrested-in-ottawa-exclusive/): Inderjeet Singh Gosal was detained on multiple firearms-related charges in Ottawa, an action seen as a sharp departure from Canada’s earlier permissive stance towards separatists.
- [Is Tylenol Safe In Pregnancy? Trump Administration's Impending Warning Fuels Fresh Autism Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/is-tylenol-safe-in-pregnancy-trump-administrations-impending-warning-fuels-fresh-autism-debate/): The proposal has alarmed doctors who say clinical experience and large-scale studies have found acetaminophen to be generally safe during pregnancy when used as directed
- [Australian PM announces formal recognition of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/australian-pm-announces-formal-recognition-of-palestine/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia’s formally recognition of the State of Palestine.
- [President al-Sharaa is first Syrian leader to visit UNGA in six decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/president-al-sharaa-is-first-syrian-leader-to-visit-unga-in-six-decades/): The last Syrian president to address the UN General Assembly spoke at the gathering in 1967.
- [More than 200 arrested after anticorruption protests in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/more-than-200-arrested-after-anticorruption-protests-in-philippines/): Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.
- [South Korean Unification Church leader faces arrest in bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/south-korean-unification-church-leader-faces-arrest-in-bribery-case/): Han Hak-ja has previously denied bribery allegation involving a former first lady.
- [Donald Trump to Rebecca Dunn: Who said what at Charlie Kirk’s memorial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/donald-trump-to-rebecca-dunn-who-said-what-at-charlie-kirks-memorial/): Speakers compared the right-wing influencer to Jesus, Moses, George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.
- [Israel-Palestine two-state solution summit to be held as recognitions surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/israel-palestine-two-state-solution-summit-to-be-held-as-recognitions-surge/): Israel and the US are boycotting the UN-hosted event, but other countries are building on an earlier declaration.
- [Pakistan Has Conducted Air Strikes On TTP In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, At Least 30 Killed | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pakistan-has-conducted-air-strikes-on-ttp-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-at-least-30-killed-news18/): Pakistan has carried out air strikes and counter-terror operations targeting hideouts of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjacent districts. These measures are part of Islamabad’s intensified crackdown in response to a surge in militant attacks claimed by the TTP, especially in northwest Pakistan. In one recent operation, Pakistan reported that 31 militants […]
- [‘For Charlie!’ Trump-Musk Handshake At Kirk’s Memorial Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/for-charlie-trump-musk-handshake-at-kirks-memorial-goes-viral-watch/): At a memorial for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona, US President Donald Trump shook hands with billionaire Elon Musk in a public display of reconciliation. Despite recent public disputes, the pair sat side-by-side and appeared cordial while addressing tens of thousands of mourners. Musk, who once led Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative, […]
- [Pakistan’s Tirah Valley Explosions Leave 30 Dead; Eyewitnesses Call It Airstrike, Army Denies | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pakistans-tirah-valley-explosions-leave-30-dead-eyewitnesses-call-it-airstrike-army-denies-exclusive/): While locals said it was an aerial assault, the Pakistan Army has categorically denied responsibility, instead blaming the carnage on a terrorist munitions accident.
- [Kim Woos Trump? Evokes “Fond Memories”, Tells US Prez To ‘Discard Delusional Denuclearisation Dream’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/kim-woos-trump-evokes-fond-memories-tells-us-prez-to-discard-delusional-denuclearisation-dream/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘No Palestine…’ Netanyahu Blasts Western Nations For Statehood Recognition, Vowd To Double…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/no-palestine-netanyahu-blasts-western-nations-for-statehood-recognition-vowd-to-double/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Hong Kong Airport To Suspend Flights For 36 Hours As Super Typhoon Ragasa Inches Closer: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/hong-kong-airport-to-suspend-flights-for-36-hours-as-super-typhoon-ragasa-inches-closer-report/): Residents of Hong Kong are stockpiling daily necessities and queues are forming outside supermarkets as the city prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.
- [Recognising Palestine As A State: What It Means And What It Doesn’t Change | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/recognising-palestine-as-a-state-what-it-means-and-what-it-doesnt-change-explained/): Several Western countries have formally recognised Palestine as a state. But beyond symbolism, what does this actually change and what remains the same?
- [Kenya’s Wildlife Murder Mystery | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/kenyas-wildlife-murder-mystery-true-crime-reports/): Just as he was preparing to reveal his most explosive findings yet, Esmond was found murdered.
- [LIVE: Israel keeps pummeling Gaza as support grows for Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/live-israel-keeps-pummeling-gaza-as-support-grows-for-palestinian-state/): France and Saudi Arabia are due to convene dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution.
- [Charlie Kirk Memorial: Trump’s Cheeky Dance Video Besides Erika Kirk Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/charlie-kirk-memorial-trumps-cheeky-dance-video-besides-erika-kirk-goes-viral-watch/): Charlie Kirk Memorial: Teary-eyed Erika reacted to Trump’s dance by smiling. Standing before the thousands of mourners, the two lip-synced along.
- [Rajnath Singh Hints At Bloodless Revolution, Says PoK Will Soon Say ‘Main Bhi Bharat Hoon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/rajnath-singh-hints-at-bloodless-revolution-says-pok-will-soon-say-main-bhi-bharat-hoon/): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Indian expats in Morocco’s Rabat that the illegally held PoK region will return to India without taking any aggressive steps.
- [Erika Breaks Down On Stage, ‘Forgives’ Charlie Kirk’s Alleged, Trump Calls For “Ultimate Punishment”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/erika-breaks-down-on-stage-forgives-charlie-kirks-alleged-trump-calls-for-ultimate-punishment/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Govts Plan To Produce Over Double The Fossil Fuels In 2030 Than 1.5°C Warming Limit Allows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/govts-plan-to-produce-over-double-the-fossil-fuels-in-2030-than-1-5c-warming-limit-allows/): The revelation came in a report released ahead of the UN Climate Summit to be attended by 104 countries, including G20 economies that may announce their updated climate targets
- [Trump’s Pentagon demands media agree not to reveal ‘unauthorised’ material](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/trumps-pentagon-demands-media-agree-not-to-reveal-unauthorised-material/): Media outlets and press freedom organisations decry Trump administration’s latest move to curtail critical coverage.
- [US H-1B Overhaul: Lottery To Now Favour High-Paid, High-Skilled 'Aliens' Over Lower Wage Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-h-1b-overhaul-lottery-to-now-favour-high-paid-high-skilled-aliens-over-lower-wage-groups/): The State Department said new rules will prioritise better-paid applicants and tighten wage norms to ensure only the most skilled foreign workers benefit.
- [Trump Wants Bagram Air Base Back: Why The US Is Demanding It And Why Kabul Says No](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/trump-wants-bagram-air-base-back-why-the-us-is-demanding-it-and-why-kabul-says-no/): The US President has warned of ‘bad things’ if Afghanistan refuses to hand back Bagram Air Base. Kabul has rejected the demand outright, with China firmly backing its stand
- [Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Has Shown That The Voice Of Peace Can Heal Wounds Of Conflict And War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/gurudev-sri-sri-ravi-shankar-has-shown-that-the-voice-of-peace-can-heal-wounds-of-conflict-and-war/): A look at how Gurudev has shown that the voice of can heal the wounds of conflict and war n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kim Jong Un Says He Has Fond Memories Of Trump, But Will Talk Only If Nukes Remain Untouched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/kim-jong-un-says-he-has-fond-memories-of-trump-but-will-talk-only-if-nukes-remain-untouched/): The US demand to give up banned weapons has been a sticking point in the relations between Washington and Pyongyang.
- ["Martyr For American Freedom" Trump Reveals Why He Disgreed With Charlie Kirk | Memorial Speech | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/martyr-for-american-freedom-trump-reveals-why-he-disgreed-with-charlie-kirk-memorial-speech-4k/): President Donald Trump headlined slain ally Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona. Trump’s speech both honored Kirk’s life and delivered many familiar lines from the president’s political rallies, delving into claims about violence from left-wing extremists. Trump called Charlie Kirk the “greatest evangelist for American liberty,” saying the slain activist has become “immortal”. At one point, […]
- [Charlie Kirk's Wife Forgives Killer, Trump Says Can't Stand Opponents: 'This Is Where I Disagree'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/charlie-kirks-wife-forgives-killer-trump-says-cant-stand-opponents-this-is-where-i-disagree/): US President Trump said he can’t stand his opponents and smilingly said that maybe Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika Kirk can explain to him why that is not the right approach.
- [‘We Saw Their Deeds, Not Religion’: Rajnath Singh Recalls Op Sindoor In Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/we-saw-their-deeds-not-religion-rajnath-singh-recalls-op-sindoor-in-morocco/): Rajnath Singh was received by the Head Wali of the Military Command of Casablanca and India’s Ambassador to Morocco, Sanjay Rana.
- [‘Restart from scratch’: Flood-hit Indian farmers look at swelling losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/restart-from-scratch-flood-hit-indian-farmers-look-at-swelling-losses/): Farmers in India’s Punjab are suffering from the worst floods in four decades, amid pain from Trump’s tariffs too.
- [“Better To Face A Gunman Than..." JD Vance Says Charlie Kirk Did Not Suffer The “Worst Fate” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/better-to-face-a-gunman-than-jd-vance-says-charlie-kirk-did-not-suffer-the-worst-fate-4k/): Charlie Kirk’s allies, friends and family vowed to continue his work and predicted that the conservative activist’s assassination would propel his movement to new heights as tens of thousands of people gathered to mourn his death in Arizona. Addressing thousands of Kirk’s supporters, Vice President JD Vance says Charlie Kirk did not suffer the “worst […]
- [North Korea’s Kim says open to US talks if denuclearisation demands dropped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/north-koreas-kim-says-open-to-us-talks-if-denuclearisation-demands-dropped/): Kim Jong Un also said he had ‘fond memories’ of Trump, in a speech to Pyongyang’s Supreme People’s Assembly.
- [World News Live Updates: Rhino Poaching Slows In South Africa But One Still Killed Daily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/world-news-live-updates-rhino-poaching-slows-in-south-africa-but-one-still-killed-daily/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ["I Forgive Him Because..." Erika Kirk's Message For Tyler Robinson At Husband Charlie's Funeral | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/i-forgive-him-because-erika-kirks-message-for-tyler-robinson-at-husband-charlies-funeral-4k/): Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, had a message for his suspected shooter Tyler Robinson. Speaking to thousands of his supporters at his memorial at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Erika Kirk spoke of how her husband wanted to save young men like the one accused of taking his life, saying, “That […]
- [China Launches Its Own H-1B-Type K Visa To Attract Talent As US Hikes Fees, Tightens Entry Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/china-launches-its-own-h-1b-type-k-visa-to-attract-talent-as-us-hikes-fees-tightens-entry-rules/): China’s K visa is aimed at luring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from all over the world as US clamps down on foreign worker entry.
- ['A Martyr For American Freedom': Trump Pays Tribute To Charlie Kirk At Memorial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/a-martyr-for-american-freedom-trump-pays-tribute-to-charlie-kirk-at-memorial/): Trump said that Charlie was killed for expressing the very ideas that virtually everyone in this arena.
- [Donald Trump & Elon Musk Chat, Shake Hands At Charlie Kirk's Funeral, Months After Falling Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/donald-trump-elon-musk-chat-shake-hands-at-charlie-kirks-funeral-months-after-falling-out/): Elon Musk and Donald Trump sat briefly next to each other and were captured talking, for the first time in months since they fell out.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,306](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1306/): Here are the key events on day 1,306 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [What’s driving the violence in Sudan – and what could bring peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/whats-driving-the-violence-in-sudan-and-what-could-bring-peace/): Sudan’s government in Khartoum has criticised a new US political initiative for the country.
- [Israel bristles as UK leads Western recognition of Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/israel-bristles-as-uk-leads-western-recognition-of-palestine/): Many Israelis react to the UK’s recognition of Palestine by lashing out at international support for Palestinians.
- [Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/21/syria-sets-october-date-for-first-election-since-al-assads-fall/): A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Poland Vows To ‘Shoot Down’ Russian Jets If They ‘Violate’ NATO Airspace, US To ‘Defend Every Inch’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/poland-vows-to-shoot-down-russian-jets-if-they-violate-nato-airspace-us-to-defend-every-inch/): Poland threatened to shoot down Russian aircraft that violate NATO airspace while the US vowed to “defend every inch” after a recent breach, heightening NATO‑Russia tensions. n18oc_crux
- [Trump slammed over linking autism with paracetamol and pregnancy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-slammed-over-linking-autism-with-paracetamol-and-pregnancy/): Medical experts have slammed US President Donald Trump after he urged pregnant women not to take paracetamol.
- [All EU members “are committed to a two-state solution”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/all-eu-members-are-committed-to-a-two-state-solution/): “We work better if we work together.”
- [Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/which-are-the-150-countries-that-have-recognised-palestine-as-of-2025/): The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members.
- [Video: Parents carry children’s bodies after Israeli attack on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/video-parents-carry-childrens-bodies-after-israeli-attack-on-gaza-city/): Palestinian parents were seen carrying the bodies of their children after an Israeli attack on a residential building.
- [“Not An inch…” Taliban Dares Trump After “Bad Things” Warning Over Bagram Air Base Sought By US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/not-an-inch-taliban-dares-trump-after-bad-things-warning-over-bagram-air-base-sought-by-us/): The Taliban boldly rejects US demands over the Bagram Air Base, vowing not to give up “an inch” of Afghan soil after Trump’s ominous warning of “bad things” if the base isn’t returned to the US n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Admin Bars Iranian Diplomats In New York For UN Meet From Costco, Luxury Shopping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-admin-bars-iranian-diplomats-in-new-york-for-un-meet-from-costco-luxury-shopping/): The move targets Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York for the United Nations meetings and applies throughout the year
- [‘Killed us twice’: Families of US drone victims seek reparations in Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/killed-us-twice-families-of-us-drone-victims-seek-reparations-in-somalia/): In letters seen by Al Jazeera, US AFRICOM admits to killing civilians in air raids, but refuses ‘condolence payment’.
- [Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/activist-alaa-abd-el-fattah-reunites-with-family-after-release/): Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was reunited with his family on Tuesday following his release,
- [It’s a struggle to “recognise” the US in “heavy times”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/its-a-struggle-to-recognise-the-us-in-heavy-times/): Angelina Jolie calls US “heavy times,” struggling to recognize her country amid ongoing free speech debates
- [Amish Have No Austism? Trump Makes Unsubstantiated Claim As He Links Tylenol to Disorder | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/amish-have-no-austism-trump-makes-unsubstantiated-claim-as-he-links-tylenol-to-disorder-us/): Donald Trump claimed that the Amish community has no autism, linking the disorder to Tylenol use during pregnancy—an unsubstantiated assertion that lacks scientific evidence and has sparked controversy in the US. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Who Is Alexander Duncan? Trump-Backed Leader Facing Heat Over 'False God' Remark On Hanuman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/who-is-alexander-duncan-trump-backed-leader-facing-heat-over-false-god-remark-on-hanuman/): Alexander Duncan’s remarks quickly drew sharp criticism, with the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) condemning them as “anti-Hindu and inflammatory”
- [‘Not Acceptable At All’: Norway Claims Russia Violated Its Airspace 3 Times This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/not-acceptable-at-all-norway-claims-russia-violated-its-airspace-3-times-this-year/): Norway accused Russia of three airspace violations in 2025, with incidents over the Barents Sea and Finnmark.
- ['Evidence Remains Inconsistent': WHO On Autism Risk From Paracetamol Use During Pregnancy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/evidence-remains-inconsistent-who-on-autism-risk-from-paracetamol-use-during-pregnancy/): Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday, WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic addressed concerns raised after Trump linked the popular painkiller to autism
- [Haunting Video Shows Final Moments Before Hamas Executes 3 Accused Of Aiding Israel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/haunting-video-shows-final-moments-before-hamas-executes-3-accused-of-aiding-israel-watch/): Hamas publicly executed three Palestinians in Gaza for alleged collaboration with Israel.
- [Floods devastate India’s breadbasket of Punjab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/floods-devastate-indias-breadbasket-of-punjab/): Record monsoon rains devastate Punjab, flooding farms, harming livelihoods, and worsening food security risks.
- [UN General Assembly 2025 live: Trump, Erdogan, Qatari emir to give address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/un-general-assembly-2025-live-trump-erdogan-qatari-emir-to-give-address/): First day of high-level meeting to kick off with speeches from world leaders, including from Brazil, US, Turkiye, Qatar.
- [Vigil held for Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death on US train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/vigil-held-for-ukrainian-refugee-stabbed-to-death-on-us-train/): Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil honouring Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed on a train.
- [Uttarakhand Youth Went To Study In Russia, Now Forced To Fight In Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/uttarakhand-youth-went-to-study-in-russia-now-forced-to-fight-in-ukraine-war/): Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Kushmoth village in Shaktifarm, left for Russia on August 7 after securing admission to St. Petersburg University on a student visa
- [Protesters outside UN say recognising Palestine isn’t enough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/protesters-outside-un-say-recognising-palestine-isnt-enough/): Protesters outside the UNGA meeting said countries need to do more to end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
- [UN General Assembly 2025: What happens, key moments and speakers ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/un-general-assembly-2025-what-happens-key-moments-and-speakers-ahead/): September 23 marks the start of the high-level General Debate, where more than 150 leaders will address the UN.
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/live-pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2025-super-fours-match/): Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream for the cricket match in Abu Dhabi at 14:30 GMT.
- [Lebanon pushes for US support as family killed by Israel attack are buried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/lebanon-pushes-for-us-support-as-family-killed-by-israel-attack-are-buried/): President Joseph Aoun and other officials have met with a delegation led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- [Trump-led US culture war presents Europe with pivotal moment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-led-us-culture-war-presents-europe-with-pivotal-moment-report/): A new report finds that while European belonging remains strong, US President Trump’s culture war seeks its fall.
- [Obamas Shut Down Divorce Buzz On Italian Holiday Aboard Steven Spielberg's $250 Million Super-Yacht](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/obamas-shut-down-divorce-buzz-on-italian-holiday-aboard-steven-spielbergs-250-million-super-yacht/): The couple seemed much-in-love during their holiday, as photographs showed the two engaged in casual conversation, laughing with their hosts, and sharing deck space
- [Why is Jimmy Kimmel returning to ABC, what did his suspension cost Disney?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/why-is-jimmy-kimmel-returning-to-abc-what-did-his-suspension-cost-disney/): Kimmel’s show was suspended last week following his comments about Trump and MAGA responses to Charlie Kirk’s murder.
- [Drones That Shut Copenhagen Airport Flown By 'Capable Operator': Danish Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/drones-that-shut-copenhagen-airport-flown-by-capable-operator-danish-police/): The airports in Copenhagen and Oslo, the two busiest in the Nordic region, were shut for hours after drones were observed in their airspace late on Monday
- [Spread of diseases overwhelms Khartoum hospitals in war-ravaged Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/spread-of-diseases-overwhelms-khartoum-hospitals-in-war-ravaged-sudan/): More than 5,000 cases of malaria, typhoid and dengue fever, causing dozens of deaths, were reported in last month.
- [Only 1.2% of over one billion Africans have access to 5G networks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/only-1-2-of-over-one-billion-africans-have-access-to-5g-networks-report/): Africa’s 5G access is far below the global average of more than 20 percent, highlighting connectivity challenges.
- [Trump’s Tylenol announcement: What causes autism – and is Cuba autism free?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trumps-tylenol-announcement-what-causes-autism-and-is-cuba-autism-free/): Trump said acetaminophen ‘is no good’ and should only be used in pregnancy when there’s a high fever.
- [Mexican TV Host Debora Estrella Dies In Plane Crash During Flying Lesson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/mexican-tv-host-debora-estrella-dies-in-plane-crash-during-flying-lesson/): The accident took place on Saturday when their small aircraft went down in the municipality of Garcia.
- [Rescue efforts as super typhoon hits Philippines, displacing thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/rescue-efforts-as-super-typhoon-hits-philippines-displacing-thousands/): Super Typhoon Ragasa triggered flooding and landslides in the region.
- [Israel Vows To ‘Take Action’ As France Recognises Palestine At UN, US Huddles With Arab Allies | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/israel-vows-to-take-action-as-france-recognises-palestine-at-un-us-huddles-with-arab-allies-4k/): French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations on Monday (Sept. 22), spurring a wave of Western moves to defy Israel in making the landmark — if symbolic — move.Macron, speaking at a summit that Israel and its chief backer the United States did not attend, called for an end […]
- [Taliban Threatens War Over Bagram Air Base, Cautions Pakistan Against Aiding US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/taliban-threatens-war-over-bagram-air-base-cautions-pakistan-against-aiding-us-exclusive/): The statement comes in response to repeated threats by US President Donald Trump, who recently hinted at the possibility of American forces reclaiming the strategic Bagram Air Base
- [In Ukraine’s Sloviansk, some are abandoning long-held sympathies for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/in-ukraines-sloviansk-some-are-abandoning-long-held-sympathies-for-russia/): Locals who sided with pro-Russian separatists become ideologically closer to Ukraine as the war rumbles on.
- [Trump to present plan on ending Israel’s Gaza war to Arab, Muslim leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-to-present-plan-on-ending-israels-gaza-war-to-arab-muslim-leaders/): US president will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan.
- [Deadly Haiti drone attack kills eight children in capital Port-au-Prince](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/deadly-haiti-drone-attack-kills-eight-children-in-capital-port-au-prince/): The drone attack in Cite Soleil, one of the capital’s most dangerous neighbourhoods, has been blamed on Haiti’s police.
- [Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/super-typhoon-ragasa-makes-landfall-in-philippines/): Thousands seek shelter from gale-force winds as Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall on its way to southern China.
- [What’s happened to diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/whats-happened-to-diplomatic-efforts-to-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): Russia and Ukraine intensify attacks a month after US President Donald Trump met their leaders.
- [‘Charlie, Charlie’ Chants Fill The Air, Crowd Remembers Kirk At US University Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/charlie-charlie-chants-fill-the-air-crowd-remembers-kirk-at-us-university-event/): Charlie Kirk, 31, was assassinated while addressing an audience on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, United States
- [Unification Church leader arrested in S Korean ex-first lady bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/unification-church-leader-arrested-in-s-korean-ex-first-lady-bribery-case/): Han Hak-ja is accused of ordering the church to bribe former First Lady Kim Keon Hee for favours for the church.
- [Why are TikTok conservatives predicting the rapture this week?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/why-are-tiktok-conservatives-predicting-the-rapture-this-week/): People are sharing videos about what to do when the end-times prophecy called the ‘rapture’ happens.
- [After Defence Pact, Pakistan & Saudi Arabia Agree To Form Joint Intelligence Mechanism | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/after-defence-pact-pakistan-saudi-arabia-agree-to-form-joint-intelligence-mechanism-exclusive/): The two countries will set up a Joint Intelligence Committee to oversee national security, counterterrorism, and the mutual protection of key political, military assets.
- [US pledges to do ‘what is needed’ to support Argentina’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-pledges-to-do-what-is-needed-to-support-argentinas-economy/): Treasury secretary says US considering measures to stabilise Latin American country amid asset selloff.
- [LIVE: Israel intensifies Gaza attacks, Trump to meet Arab, Muslim leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/live-israel-intensifies-gaza-attacks-trump-to-meet-arab-muslim-leaders/): Dozens of people are trapped under rubble in Gaza City as deadly Israeli attacks intensify and ground forces advance.
- [‘For Peace…’ France’s Macron Recognises Palestine at UN, To Set Up Embassy If Only…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/for-peace-frances-macron-recognises-palestine-at-un-to-set-up-embassy-if-only/): On September 22, France officially recognized a Palestinian state at the United Nations despite objections from Israel. President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that diplomatic ties with Palestine will only be established once all hostages held in Gaza are released n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [New Zealand woman guilty of murdering 2 children, hiding bodies in luggage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/new-zealand-woman-guilty-of-murdering-2-children-hiding-bodies-in-luggage/): Hakyung Lee, 45, found guilty of killing her children, Minu Jo, 6, and Yuna Jo, 8, and hiding bodies in storage.
- [Calls for probe after killing of civilians reported in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/calls-for-probe-after-killing-of-civilians-reported-in-northwest-pakistan/): No official word on killing of 24 people, including 14 fighters, as opposition politicians blame military for blasts.
- [Canada Recognises Palestinian State At UN Meeting, Says 'We Offer Full Partnership'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/canada-recognises-palestinian-state-at-un-meeting-says-we-offer-full-partnership/): Canadian PM Mark Carney said that Ottawa offers its full partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and Israel. 
- ['False Hindu God': Texas Republican Leader Draws Backlash Over Comments On Hanuman Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/false-hindu-god-texas-republican-leader-draws-backlash-over-comments-on-hanuman-statue/): The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) condemned Duncan’s comments, calling them “anti-Hindu and inflammatory.”
- [Protests In Italy Over Meloni's Refusal To Recognise Palestinian State, Many Reported Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/protests-in-italy-over-melonis-refusal-to-recognise-palestinian-state-many-reported-injured/): Italy saw a day of protests on Monday as thousands demanded action in support of Palestinians. Demonstrations included strikes, marches, and clashes with police.
- [Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah freed after Sisi pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abd-el-fattah-freed-after-sisi-pardon/): Alaa Abd El-Fattah is considered to be among the most high-profile political prisoners held in Egypt’s prisons.
- [Trump Officially Designates Antifa As 'Domestic Terrorist' Group After Kirk's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-officially-designates-antifa-as-domestic-terrorist-group-after-kirks-killing/): Trump signed an executive order labeling Antifa a domestic terrorist organization after Charlie Kirk’s murder, sparking debate over protest rights and political violence in the US.
- [US May Reconsider $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee After India Trade Pact, Says Former Ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-may-reconsider-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-after-india-trade-pact-says-former-ambassador/): Tim Roemer described the visa changes as complicating relations between the two countries, but expressed hope that once trade talks make progress, the H‑1B issue will be revisited
- [Super typhoon heads to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China after lashing Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/super-typhoon-heads-to-taiwan-hong-kong-china-after-lashing-philippines/): Hong Kong is bracing for hurricane force winds from Super Typhoon Ragasa as southern China prepares for heavy flooding.
- [Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol over unproven autism risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-urges-pregnant-women-to-avoid-tylenol-over-unproven-autism-risk/): US leader’s remarks on popular painkiller, known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies.
- ['There Are No Winners': UN On Rising Use Of Tariffs And Trade Barriers Between Major Economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/there-are-no-winners-un-on-rising-use-of-tariffs-and-trade-barriers-between-major-economies/): Highlighting the UN’s stance on the rising use of tariffs, spokesperson for UNSG Stéphane Dujarric said, “In a trade war, there are no winners.”
- [Former Al-Qaeda Chief Ahmad Al-Sharaa To Address UNGA As Syrian President 24 Years After 9/11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/former-al-qaeda-chief-ahmad-al-sharaa-to-address-unga-as-syrian-president-24-years-after-9-11/): Ahmad Al-Sharaa visit to the United Nations signifies a historic return of a Syrian president to the General Assembly after nearly sixty years.
- [US Doctors May Be Exempted From Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-doctors-may-be-exempted-from-donald-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-report/): Doctors in the US are likely to be exempted from the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a report citing the White House indicated.
- [Pakistan floods spark cholera fears amid other rising health risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/pakistan-floods-spark-cholera-fears-amid-other-rising-health-risks/): Health experts warn of rising cholera cases in Pakistan amid catastrophic floods and strained healthcare.
- [For China, TikTok becomes a useful bargaining chip amid tensions with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/for-china-tiktok-becomes-a-useful-bargaining-chip-amid-tensions-with-us/): Beijing’s stance on selling the video-sharing platform has softened amid other disputes with Washington.
- [Oslo, Copenhagen Airports Briefly Shut After Drone Sightings, Flights Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/oslo-copenhagen-airports-briefly-shut-after-drone-sightings-flights-suspended/): Norway’s Oslo Airport and Denmark’s Copenhagen Airport were forced to shut their airspaces after drone sightings, disrupting dozens of flights and causing major delays.
- [Tearful Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or, as Bonmati achieves hat-trick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/tearful-dembele-beats-yamal-to-ballon-dor-as-bonmati-achieves-hat-trick/): Ousmane Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain to a quadruple last season, including their first Champions League.
- [Palestinian President Calls On Hamas To 'Surrender Their Weapons'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/palestinian-president-calls-on-hamas-to-surrender-their-weapons/): Mahmoud Abbas urges Hamas to surrender weapons and seeks no role for it in Gaza governance, as more countries recognize Palestine despite US and Israel opposition.
- [US Media Outlets Criticise Pentagon's New Restrictions On Media Coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-media-outlets-criticise-pentagons-new-restrictions-on-media-coverage/): News organisations like The New York Times and Reuters condemn US Pentagon restrictions on media, citing First Amendment violations and threats to press freedom and transparency
- [ICC charges ex-Philippine President Duterte with crimes against humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/icc-charges-ex-philippine-president-duterte-with-crimes-against-humanity/): Rodrigo Duterte is accused of being an ‘indirect co-perpetrator’ in the murders of dozens of alleged criminals.
- [US Likely To Impose Sanctions On International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-likely-to-impose-sanctions-on-international-criminal-court/): Previously, the ICC indicted Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and members of Hamas group for alleged crimes committed during the Gaza war
- [At UNSC meeting, West and Russia clash over NATO airspace violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/at-unsc-meeting-west-and-russia-clash-over-nato-airspace-violations/): Russia denies the allegations and accuses European powers of levying baseless accusations.
- [US President Trump Links Autism To Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-president-trump-links-autism-to-acetaminophen-use-during-pregnancy/): Donald Trump announced FDA plans to warn about acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism risk, but experts dispute this link, citing lack of clear evidence and safety of Tylenol.
- [Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday after Disney lifts suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/jimmy-kimmels-show-to-return-on-tuesday-after-disney-lifts-suspension/): Announcement comes nearly a week after the late-night host was controversially suspended for remarks about Charlie Kirk.
- [Copenhagen airport shut after sighting of ‘unidentified drones’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/copenhagen-airport-shut-after-sighting-of-unidentified-drones/): At least 15 flights have been diverted as airport remains closed until the situation is resolved, Denmark officials say.
- [Palestinian Statehood 'A Right' And Only Way To End War In Gaza: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/palestinian-statehood-a-right-and-only-way-to-end-war-in-gaza-un/): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called the situation in Gaza “intolerable” and said a two-state solution is the “only way out of this nightmare.”
- [US Supreme Court to consider whether Trump may fire Democratic FTC member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-supreme-court-to-consider-whether-trump-may-fire-democratic-ftc-member/): Decision means Rebecca Slaughter remains barred from her post at the Federal Trade Commission for the time being.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa renews call for US to formally drop sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/syrias-al-sharaa-renews-call-for-us-to-formally-drop-sanctions/): President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US secretary of state in New York as he prepares to attend UN General Assembly meetings.
- [‘It is a bloodbath’: Australian medic describes situation at Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/it-is-a-bloodbath-australian-medic-describes-situation-at-gaza-hospital/): Dr Saya Aziz, working at al-Shifa Hospital, says she has lost count of the number of amputations she has had to perform.
- [Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro charged in case linked to father’s coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/brazils-eduardo-bolsonaro-charged-in-case-linked-to-fathers-coup-attempt/): The son of the former president stands accused of coercion, according to a statement from the prosecutor general.
- [US State Secy Marco Rubio Meets Syrian President, Holds Talks on Sanctions Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-state-secy-marco-rubio-meets-syrian-president-holds-talks-on-sanctions-relief/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Syrian President Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa, discussed sanctions relief, Israel-Syria ties, and Syria’s first UNGA address in over 60 years
- [Ports blocked as protests erupt across Italy over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/ports-blocked-as-protests-erupt-across-italy-over-gaza/): Italian dockworkers blocked ports in Genoa and Livorno as unions staged nationwide protests over Israel’s war in Gaza.
- [Joy to worry: Palestinians react to the recognition of their statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/joy-to-worry-palestinians-react-to-the-recognition-of-their-statehood/): As more countries recognise Palestine, Palestinians are waiting to see what impact this will have on their lives.
- [Ecuador prison riot leaves 14 dead, 14 wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/ecuador-prison-riot-leaves-14-dead-14-wounded/): Ecuador’s prisons see another violent riot, with explosions and shootings in Machala.
- [Charlie Kirk Hailed As "American Martyr" At Memorial Where Religion And Politics Came Together | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/charlie-kirk-hailed-as-american-martyr-at-memorial-where-religion-and-politics-came-together-4k/): Charlie Kirk’s memorial at State Farm Stadium outside Phoenix drew some of the most powerful political and religious voices in the country, led by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Kirk’s widow Erika and many others. Its size, intensity and patriotic pageantry eclipsed many of Trump’s own campaign rallies last year. Kirk’s death is […]
- [Jaishankar Holds Talks With EU Foreign Ministers On India-EU Partnerships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/jaishankar-holds-talks-with-eu-foreign-ministers-on-india-eu-partnerships/): S Jaishankar met EU Foreign Ministers to discuss India-EU partnership, Ukraine and Gaza conflict amid new strategic agenda and rising recognition of Palestine by European nations.
- [Jimmy Kimmel Show To Return Days After Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/jimmy-kimmel-show-to-return-days-after-suspension-over-charlie-kirk-remark/): Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns Tuesday after suspension over Kimmel’s MAGA remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with support from Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston.
- [Tears, Prayer, And A Trump-Musk Handshake At Charlie Kirk's Emotional Memorial In Arizona | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/tears-prayer-and-a-trump-musk-handshake-at-charlie-kirks-emotional-memorial-in-arizona-4k/): Tens of thousands of people attended a memorial service in Arizona for Charlie Kirk, the right-wing United States activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot dead this month. The event took place on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, which seats more than 63,000 people. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD […]
- [France recognises Palestinian state before UN General Assembly meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/france-recognises-palestinian-state-before-un-general-assembly-meeting/): The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron comes as world leaders meet to revive the long-stalled two-state solution.
- [After Britain And Portugal, France Recognises Palestine As State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/after-britain-and-portugal-france-recognises-palestine-as-state/): Emmanuel Macron announced France formally recognizes the state of Palestine, joining Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, despite strong opposition from Israel
- [Hamas Releases Video Footage of Hostage On Eve Of Jewish New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/hamas-releases-video-footage-of-hostage-on-eve-of-jewish-new-year/): Hamas released a video of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel urging protests as Israel continues strikes on Gaza
- [Pakistan Drops LS-6 Bombs From China's J-17 Fighter Jets, Killing 30 In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pakistan-drops-ls-6-bombs-from-chinas-j-17-fighter-jets-killing-30-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-4k/): Thirty people, including women and children, were reportedly killed in air strikes in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. China-made J-17 fighter jets dropped eight Chinese-made LS-6 bombs – laser-guided precision munitions, on a village in the Tirah Valley. The deaths sparked outrage among local communities already on edge over an increase in terror attacks in recent […]
- [Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Police In Milan, Disruptions Across Italy Due To Gaza Stir | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/pro-palestine-protesters-clash-with-police-in-milan-disruptions-across-italy-due-to-gaza-stir-4k/): Thousands of protesters and strikers calling for solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in Milan, Italy and some stormed the city’s central train station where protestors clashed with police. The strike caused disruption across the country, with long delays for national trains and limited public transport in major cities including Rome and […]
- [US Ambassador To UN Condemns Russia Over Incursions Into NATO Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/us-ambassador-to-un-condemns-russia-over-incursions-into-nato-territory/): Mike Waltz condemned Russia for violating Estonian and Polish airspace, reaffirming US and NATO commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory amid rising tensions at the UN.
- [Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/moldova-detains-74-people-over-alleged-russia-backed-plot-before-elections/): After Monday’s mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.
- [Nvidia to invest billions in OpenAI as AI race heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/nvidia-to-invest-billions-in-openai-as-ai-race-heats-up/): The company will also provide chips for OpenAI’s data centres.
- [Investors rejoice over looming TikTok deal despite political concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/investors-rejoice-over-looming-tiktok-deal-despite-political-concerns/): White House says Oracle, whose cofounder Larry Ellison is a key Trump ally, will be an investor in short-video app.
- [President Trump Believes Palestinian Recognition Rewards Hamas: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/president-trump-believes-palestinian-recognition-rewards-hamas-white-house/): The White House criticized Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal for recognizing Palestine, echoing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s view that it rewards Hamas
- [Republican US senators knock FCC chair for threatening Disney over Kimmel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/republican-us-senators-knock-fcc-chair-for-threatening-disney-over-kimmel/): Ted Cruz compares FCC chair’s Disney threats to mafia tactics, sparking bipartisan concerns over free speech violations.
- [Global reactions to Palestinian state recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/global-reactions-to-palestinian-state-recognition/): Several Western nations have formally recognised Palestine, drawing praise from Palestinians.
- [Americans Are Winning Again! Gas Prices Down, Wages Up, Says Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/americans-are-winning-again-gas-prices-down-wages-up-says-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-4k/): Karoline Leavitt claims that “Americans are winning again” as gas prices fall and real wages rise across the country. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Putin Makes Big Nuke Offer to Trump, Vows to Use Military to Defend Russia, Ukraine Bombs S-400 |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/putin-makes-big-nuke-offer-to-trump-vows-to-use-military-to-defend-russia-ukraine-bombs-s-400-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow is capable of responding to any threats with “military and technical measures”Putin cited the Russia’s decision to abandon the moratorium on deploying ground-launched intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles as an example 0:00 INTRO 3:49 RUSSIA DENIES NATO VIOLATION, BLASTS UK’S ‘PRO-WAR CAMP’6:08 UKRAINE HITS RUSSIAN S-400 AIR DEFENSE IN […]
- [Putin Offers Trump One year Extension to Nuclear Weapons Treaty Amid Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/putin-offers-trump-one-year-extension-to-nuclear-weapons-treaty-amid-ukraine-war/): Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a one-year extension of the New START nuclear arms treaty—the last major arms control pact between the U.S. and Russia. The proposal puts pressure on former President Donald Trump to respond, as global tensions over security and nuclear deterrence remain high. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['To Avoid Arms Race': Putin Offers To Extend Nuclear Treaty With US For One Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/22/to-avoid-arms-race-putin-offers-to-extend-nuclear-treaty-with-us-for-one-year/): Putin made clear that Russia’s offer depends on the US acting similarly and not taking actions that upset the balance of nuclear forces
- ['Never Intended To Make Light Of Kirk's Murder': Jimmy Kimmel Returns To ABC With Emotional Monologue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/never-intended-to-make-light-of-kirks-murder-jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-abc-with-emotional-monologue/): Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night TV after a nearly weeklong suspension, and broke down as he said he never intended to make light of the Charlie Kirk assassination tragedy.
- ['Om Shanti, Shalom': Indonesian President Concludes His UN Speech In A Unique Call For Peace | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/om-shanti-shalom-indonesian-president-concludes-his-un-speech-in-a-unique-call-for-peace-watch/): Subianto concluded his speech at the UN saying, “Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Shalom, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om, Namo Budaya.”
- [Trump administration rehires laid-off employees after cost-cutting blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/trump-administration-rehires-laid-off-employees-after-cost-cutting-blitz/): Hundreds of US employees fired on Elon Musk’s watch are being asked to return to work, internal memo shows.
- [China-India Relations 'Overwhelmingly Defined By Friendly Cooperation': Chinese Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/china-india-relations-overwhelmingly-defined-by-friendly-cooperation-chinese-envoy/): Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong noted that Beijing-New Delhi relations have been “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation” despite the ups and downs.
- ['I'm Waiting...': Macron Dials Trump After His Car Stopped For US President's Convoy In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/im-waiting-macron-dials-trump-after-his-car-stopped-for-us-presidents-convoy-in-new-york/): Emmanuel Macron was stopped by New York police due to Donald Trump’s motorcade during the UN General Assembly, leading to a lighthearted phone call between the two presidents.
- [Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Passes Away At 82, PM Modi Expresses Condolences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/saudi-arabias-grand-mufti-passes-away-at-82-pm-modi-expresses-condolences/): PM Modi extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh.
- [‘Expect To Increase Trade’: Union Minister Piyush Goyal On India’s US Energy Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/expect-to-increase-trade-union-minister-piyush-goyal-on-indias-us-energy-imports/): Goyal also said that India continues to provide “huge amount of talent and innovation” to the US.
- ['Let Him Rot In His Bad Ratings': Trump Blasts ABC For Restoring Jimmy Kimmel's Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/let-him-rot-in-his-bad-ratings-trump-blasts-abc-for-restoring-jimmy-kimmels-show/): Donald Trump slammed ABC for reinstating Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, calling him “not funny” and accusing the network of political bias.
- ['India Mostly On Our Side': Zelenskyy Urges EU, Trump To Have 'Closer Relations' With New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/india-mostly-on-our-side-zelenskyy-urges-eu-trump-to-have-closer-relations-with-new-delhi/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to reject Fox News anchor Brett Baier’s assertion that India was contributing to war in Ukraine.
- [Where and how to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! And who is boycotting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/where-and-how-to-watch-jimmy-kimmel-live-and-who-is-boycotting/): As Kimmel returns, he is expected to address the controversy that led major station groups to drop his late-night show.
- [On Camera, Escalator At UN Halts As Donald Trump, Melania Step On It; White House Orders Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/on-camera-escalator-at-un-halts-as-donald-trump-melania-step-on-it-white-house-orders-probe/): An escalator at the UN stopped suddenly as Donald Trump and Melania Trump stepped on it. They both later climbed the stairs up. Videos of the incident have gone viral.
- [‘Exports Terror, Bombs Own People’: Pakistan’s Provocation Gets India’s Scathing Reply At UNHRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/exports-terror-bombs-own-people-pakistans-provocation-gets-indias-scathing-reply-at-unhrc/): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also sharply criticised the Pakistani air force for carrying out strikes on its own people.
- [Donald Trump Tells NATO To Shoot Down Russian Jets Crossing Airspace In Fresh Jibe At Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/donald-trump-tells-nato-to-shoot-down-russian-jets-crossing-airspace-in-fresh-jibe-at-putin/): When asked by reporters if he thought of NATO taking on Russian aircraft crossing their airspace, his response was “Yes, I do”.
- [Polish president rails against European immigration, climate policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/polish-president-rails-against-european-immigration-climate-policies/): Polish President Karol Nawrocki told the UN General Assembly that an “ideological madness” had taken over Europe.
- [Colombia blasts genocidal Israel and allies over Gaza atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/colombia-blasts-genocidal-israel-and-allies-over-gaza-atrocities/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UNGA the world must end the “genocide in Gaza.”
- [Indian Diaspora Must Speak On Trump's Policy Changes, Visiting US Congressmen Tell Parliament Panel ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/indian-diaspora-must-speak-on-trumps-policy-changes-visiting-us-congressmen-tell-parliament-panel/): The visiting delegation of Democrats expressed concerns about President Trump’s conduct
- [Donald Trump Meets Shehbaz Sharif, Other Arab Leaders On UNGA Sidelines Amid Gaza Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/donald-trump-meets-shehbaz-sharif-other-arab-leaders-on-unga-sidelines-amid-gaza-crisis/): Donald Trump met Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where they held an informal conversation after the Arab-Islamic Summit.
- [White House Calls For Probe Into Malfunctions Faced By Trump At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/white-house-calls-for-probe-into-malfunctions-faced-by-trump-at-un/): The White House called for an investigation after an escalator stopped as Trump and the First Lady entered the UN, following teleprompter issues.
- [Ukrainians Lining Up For West's Geopolitical Interests: Russia to UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/ukrainians-lining-up-for-wests-geopolitical-interests-russia-to-un-security-council/): Russia accused Kyiv of using civilians as shields and denied drone incursions into Estonia and Poland, while US and NATO condemned repeated Russian violations of allied airspace.
- [Israel escalates bombardment as tanks push deep into Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/israel-escalates-bombardment-as-tanks-push-deep-into-gaza-city/): Away from the diplomacy at the UNGA, Israel is escalating its genocide in Gaza, killing 36 people on Tuesday.
- [Five Charities Cuts Off Ties With Britain's Duchess Of York Over Links With Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/five-charities-cuts-off-ties-with-britains-duchess-of-york-over-links-with-epstein/): Sarah Ferguson lost patronage from five charities after her email calling Jeffrey Epstein a supreme friend surfaced, prompting backlash over her ties to the convicted sex offender.
- [Khamenei rules out talks with US over Iran’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/khamenei-rules-out-talks-with-us-over-irans-nuclear-programme/): Iran’s supreme leader says ‘not a negotiation but an imposition’ as Tehran negotiates with Europe to avoid sanctions.
- [Macron: Security for Israel needs end to permanent wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/macron-security-for-israel-needs-end-to-permanent-wars/): French President Emmanuel Macron said Lebanese sovereignty should not be sacrificed in the name of fighting terrorism.
- [Ryan Routh found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/ryan-routh-found-guilty-of-attempting-to-assassinate-trump-in-florida/): A US jury finds that Routh intended to kill then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last September.
- [NASA plans to send manned Moon mission by February 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/nasa-plans-to-send-manned-moon-mission-by-february-2026/): The crew of Artemis II will not land on the moon but will lay the groundwork for the first crewed missions to Mars.
- [TV Stations Refuse To Air 'Insensitive' Kimmel's Show Despite ABC Lifting Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/tv-stations-refuse-to-air-insensitive-kimmels-show-despite-abc-lifting-suspension/): Despite ABC revoking Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, Nexstar and Sinclair refused to air his show over “insensitivity” after his MAGA remarks
- [In major shift, Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/in-major-shift-trump-says-ukraine-can-win-back-all-territory-from-russia/): Trump previously said both Kyiv and Moscow would have to cede land to end Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.
- [Some US broadcasters will not air Kimmel even as ABC brings back show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/some-us-broadcasters-will-not-air-kimmel-even-as-abc-brings-back-show/): Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting, two major affiliate operators, own and operate 70 of the 250 ABC stations across US.
- [Is Trump Wants Nobel Peace Prize, He Must End Gaza War, Says Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/is-trump-wants-nobel-peace-prize-he-must-end-gaza-war-says-macron/): Emmanuel Macron urges Donald Trump to end the Gaza war for a Nobel Peace Prize, stressing US influence and calling for ceasefire, hostage release, aid, and a political solution.
- [South Africa: Israel’s genocide must stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/south-africa-israels-genocide-must-stop/): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the 80th UN General Assembly, saying Israel is committing genocide.
- [What are the risks of a global digital divide in AI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/what-are-the-risks-of-a-global-digital-divide-in-ai/): UN warns 118 states are way behind leaders in Artificial Intelligence.
- [Trump: NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft violating airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-nato-countries-should-shoot-down-russian-aircraft-violating-airspace/): US President Donald Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace.
- [Guinea voters endorse post-coup constitution, partial results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/guinea-voters-endorse-post-coup-constitution-partial-results-show/): Presidential election is currently expected to take place in December.
- [Ryan Routh Found Guilty Of 2024 Assassination Attempt On Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/ryan-routh-found-guilty-of-2024-assassination-attempt-on-trump/): Ryan Routh was found guilty of attempting to kill Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club. He likely tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read.
- [Ukraine In Position To 'Fight And WIN' War Against Russia: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/ukraine-in-position-to-fight-and-win-war-against-russia-trump/): Trump said Ukraine, backed by the European Union, can fight and win against Russia. Olena Zelenska urged action for return of children taken to Russia.
- [India Retains Its position As Global Leader In Consumer Sentiment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/india-retains-its-position-as-global-leader-in-consumer-sentiment/): According to the report, India with its national index score of 57.0, is almost at the same level as August (57.6), displaying stability and resilience
- [Germany Invites Skilled Indians Amid US H-1B Visa Row, Promises Career Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/germany-invites-skilled-indians-amid-us-h-1b-visa-row-promises-career-growth/): Ambassador Philipp Ackermann invites highly skilled Indians to Germany, highlighting stable migration policies and top job opportunities in IT, management, and science.
- [Donald Trump Links Autism To Tylenol: Is There Any Truth To The President's Claim? | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/donald-trump-links-autism-to-tylenol-is-there-any-truth-to-the-presidents-claim-us-news-4k/): Doctors in the US will soon be advised not to prescribe the pain reliever Tylenol to pregnant women, US President Donald Trump said, citing a disputed link between the drug and autism. Trump claimed that taking Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere, “is no good” and that pregnant women should “fight like hell” to only take […]
- [Turkish President Erdogan Rakes Up Kashmir Issue At UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/turkish-president-erdogan-rakes-up-kashmir-issue-at-unga/): Earlier this year, India had outrightly rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call for the Kashmir issue to be addressed as per the UN resolution.
- [Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of trying to derail Gaza truce talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/qatars-emir-accuses-israel-of-trying-to-derail-gaza-truce-talks/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says the Israeli attack on Doha undermines efforts to end the Gaza genocide.
- [Israel seeks permanent Gaza control, Jewish majority in West Bank: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/israel-seeks-permanent-gaza-control-jewish-majority-in-west-bank-un/): A new report from the UN finds Israel has been ‘systematically destroying Palestinian life in Gaza’.
- [Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Asia Cup Super Fours match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/pakistan-beat-sri-lanka-by-five-wickets-in-asia-cup-super-fours-match/): The win in Abu Dhabi sends Pakistan second on the Super Fours points table, while Sri Lanka are all but out.
- [Qatari Emir accuses Israel of genocide, apartheid of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/qatari-emir-accuses-israel-of-genocide-apartheid-of-palestinians/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Jordan: Palestinian statehood ‘an indisputable right, not a reward’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/jordan-palestinian-statehood-an-indisputable-right-not-a-reward/): Jordan’s King Abdullah II told the UN General Assembly that Israel is “burying the very idea of a Palestinian state.”
- [How well do you know UN terminology?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/how-well-do-you-know-un-terminology/): What’s the plenary, who is observing, and why are only some resolutions binding? Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic explains.
- [“A Reward For Horrible Atrocities" Trump Slams Countries Recognising Palestinian Statehood | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/a-reward-for-horrible-atrocities-trump-slams-countries-recognising-palestinian-statehood-4k/): During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump spoke on the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. “We want all 20 back. We don’t want two and four,” he said. “Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace.” The president continued to disagree with the growing body of countries […]
- ["Your Countries Are Going To Hell" Trump Calls On Nations To Close Borders And Expel Migrants | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/your-countries-are-going-to-hell-trump-calls-on-nations-to-close-borders-and-expel-migrants-4k/): Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations general assembly hall for the first time in six years to launch a full-on assault on the world body. Trump called for countries to close their borders and expel foreigners, accused the UN of leading a “globalist migration agenda”, and told national leaders that the world […]
- [Parliament External Affairs Panels Meets US Delegation | Talks On H-1B Visa, Tariffs, & Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/parliament-external-affairs-panels-meets-us-delegation-talks-on-h-1b-visa-tariffs-relations/): | Parliament external affairs panels meets US delegation: Talks on H1B visa, tariffs and India-US relations n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Announces Meeting With Brazil President Lula Next Week After "Excellent Chemistry" At UNGA |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-announces-meeting-with-brazil-president-lula-next-week-after-excellent-chemistry-at-unga-4k/): US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet next week with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, adding that they had “excellent chemistry” during a brief encounter at the UN General Assembly. Trump said that he and Lula spoke briefly and embraced after the Brazilian leader addressed the Assembly. The two leaders have […]
- ['Putting Up One Hell Of A Fight': Trump Praises 'Brave' Zelenskyy During UN Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/putting-up-one-hell-of-a-fight-trump-praises-brave-zelenskyy-during-un-meet/): The meeting focused on pushing Russia to end the conflict, with President Zelenskyy calling for additional US sanctions on Moscow
- [15-Year-Old Killed As Canada Cops Open Fire On Masked Teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/15-year-old-killed-as-canada-cops-open-fire-on-masked-teens/): Canadian police are investigating the death of Nooran Rezayi, a 15-year-old shot by officers in Longueuil. Quebec’s watchdog, led by Brigitte Bishop, promises an impartial probe.
- [Qatari Emir slams Israel in UN General Assembly address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/qatari-emir-slams-israel-in-un-general-assembly-address/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani slammed Israel’s attack on Doha in his speech to the UN General Assembly.
- [Khamenei Says Trump's UN Call To End Iran's Nuclear Programme Deserves 'Slap In The Face'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/khamenei-says-trumps-un-call-to-end-irans-nuclear-programme-deserves-slap-in-the-face/): Khamenei’s remarks came just hours after Trump addressed the UNGA in New York, where he again called out Iran to dismantle its nuclear programme
- [India-Sri Lanka Ties Entering New Phase Of Depth And Trust, MEA Tells Parliament Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/india-sri-lanka-ties-entering-new-phase-of-depth-and-trust-mea-tells-parliament-panel/): The panel led by Dr Shashi Tharoor was briefed by India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri
- ['Paracetamol Remains Safe For Pregnant Women': UK Health Watchdog Rebuts Trump's Autism Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/paracetamol-remains-safe-for-pregnant-women-uk-health-watchdog-rebuts-trumps-autism-claim/): Trump made statements linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, stating ‘Don’t take Tylenol’ and advising pregnant women to ‘fight like hell’ not to use it
- [Trump calls for Gaza war to stop ‘immediately’ in UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-calls-for-gaza-war-to-stop-immediately-in-unga-speech/): The US president dismisses recognition of a Palestinian state, calling it a ‘reward’ for Hamas.
- ['Appalling And Bigoted': London Mayor's Spokesperson Reacts To Trump's Remark At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/appalling-and-bigoted-london-mayors-spokesperson-reacts-to-trumps-remark-at-un/): Trump criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan at the UN, calling him terrible and linking London to Sharia law. Khan’s spokesperson condemned Trump’s remarks as appalling and bigoted.
- [Erdogan questions world’s conscience over atrocities in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/erdogan-questions-worlds-conscience-over-atrocities-in-gaza/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held up a photo of a child starving in Gaza and urged the world take action.
- [India reacts to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/india-reacts-to-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee/): Trump’s new $100K H-1B visa fee “shatters the dreams of Indians,” people in India say.
- [India Can Play Important Role In Ending Wars: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/india-can-play-important-role-in-ending-wars-italian-pm-giorgia-meloni/): Giorgia Meloni’s comments came after US President Donald Trump accused India and China of funding the ongoing conflict by continuing to buy oil from Russia.
- [Russian Cargo Plane Flies Dangerously Low Over Moscow Apartments Amid Ukraine's Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/russian-cargo-plane-flies-dangerously-low-over-moscow-apartments-amid-ukraines-drone-attacks/): A viral video shows Antonov AN-124 flying low over Moscow amid Ukrainian drone attacks, airport closures, and rising civilian casualties as Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks UN support.
- [Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/israel-shuts-crossing-that-connects-occupied-west-bank-to-jordan/): Closure of King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge is the latest in long line of collective punishments imposed by Israeli forces.
- [Quetta-Bound Jaffar Express Derails After Explosion In Balochistan, Rescue Ops Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/quetta-bound-jaffar-express-derails-after-explosion-in-balochistan-rescue-ops-underway/): Jaffar Express derailed in Mastung’s Dasht after a track explosion, injuring several passengers.
- [Trump Escalates Battle With Venezuela's "Terrorists And Drug Traffickers", Warns Maduro In UN | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-escalates-battle-with-venezuelas-terrorists-and-drug-traffickers-warns-maduro-in-un-4k/): President Donald Trump delivered a chilling warning to Venezuela, stating, “We’ll blow you out of existence” during his high-stakes speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The fiery remarks were directed at the Maduro regime, escalating tensions and raising global concerns about U.S. foreign policy and the potential for military action. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ["Completely Out Of Control" Erdogan Slams Israel Over Qatar Strike, "Barbarity" In Gaza | UNGA | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/completely-out-of-control-erdogan-slams-israel-over-qatar-strike-barbarity-in-gaza-unga-4k/): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Turkish president Erdogan said Israeli strikes go beyond abuses in the occupied territories. “Israel is not limiting itself to Gaza and the West Bank only but has launched attacks on Syria, on Iran, Yemen and Lebanon. Israel is also threatening regional peace,” he said. Referring to Israel’s war on […]
- [Trump complains about immigration & ‘UN-funded assault’ on Western nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-complains-about-immigration-un-funded-assault-on-western-nations/): Donald Trump accused the UN of aiding uncontrolled migration and a ‘UN-funded assault’ against Western countries.
- [Trump proposes new H-1B visa process prioritising highly skilled workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-proposes-new-h-1b-visa-process-prioritising-highly-skilled-workers/): The new plan follows a proclamation on Friday requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications.
- [Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/syrian-president-al-sharaa-sits-down-with-us-general-who-arrested-him/): David Petraeus led US forces during the invasion of Iraq and later became the director of the CIA.
- [Ashley J. Tellis On India-US Ties: Trump, China, Russian Oil & Trade Challenges | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/ashley-j-tellis-on-india-us-ties-trump-china-russian-oil-trade-challenges-brass-tacks/): | India is uniquely affected but it is not designed to be the sole target of US policies. India should respond in the way it is doing. Strategic India-US foundations have been upendedTrump sees China as a an economic competitor but he doesn’t see it as geopolitical competitor. Trump’s focus appears to be on US […]
- [Trump Slams United Nations For Giving "No Help" In Ending Wars "Seven Unendable Wars" | UNGA | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-slams-united-nations-for-giving-no-help-in-ending-wars-seven-unendable-wars-unga-4k/): Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in NYC, US President Donald Trump opened with a sharp critique of the organization. Trump claimed that in the last seven months, he had ended “seven unendable wars” without any help from the UN. “I had to end wars instead of the United Nations. The […]
- [‘Stop This Terrorist’: Netizens Dig Up Old US Embassy Post As Rubio Meets Syria’s Al-Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/stop-this-terrorist-netizens-dig-up-old-us-embassy-post-as-rubio-meets-syrias-al-sharaa/): A 2017 US Embassy Syria post labeling Hussein al-Sharaa a wanted terrorist resurfaces after Marco Rubio meets him in New York.
- [Hamas RPG Attack Kills Israeli Soldier in Gaza City, Trump Wants Arab Forces Deployed to Gaza? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/hamas-rpg-attack-kills-israeli-soldier-in-gaza-city-trump-wants-arab-forces-deployed-to-gaza-4k/): A ship traveling off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden came under attack on Sept. 23, officials said, no one was reportedly hurtThe captain of the vessel “splash and sound of explosion in the vicinity of vessel,” the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said 0:00 INTRO 3:03 TRUMP WANTS […]
- [President Trump criticises Palestinian recognition moves at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/president-trump-criticises-palestinian-recognition-moves-at-unga/): Trump criticised decisions by several countries to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly
- ["Massacre Would Not Have Happened Without Complicity Of..." Lula's Anti-America Speech At UNGA | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/massacre-would-not-have-happened-without-complicity-of-lulas-anti-america-speech-at-unga-4k/): Brazilian president Lula addressed Israel’s war on Gaza, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Lula said “This massacre would not have happened without the complicity of those who could have prevented it.” He also said “The Palestinian people are at risk of disappearing. They will only survive with an independent state integrated […]
- [Trump Touts Investments In The US "Pouring In From All Parts Of The World" In UNGA Speech | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-touts-investments-in-the-us-pouring-in-from-all-parts-of-the-world-in-unga-speech-4k/): Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, US president Donald Trump said that American growth is superior to that of any economy across the globe. Trump said investments in the US are “pouring in from all parts of the world,” adding that his administration has secured $17 trillion in foreign investments since the beginning of […]
- [Trump Defends Tariffs, Slams UN On Immigration In Fiery Speech: 'You Are Supposed To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trump-defends-tariffs-slams-un-on-immigration-in-fiery-speech-you-are-supposed-to/): Donald Trump defended US tariffs and said UN was undermining the very sovereignty it was designed to protect.
- [Donald Trump attacks United Nations during UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/donald-trump-attacks-united-nations-during-unga-speech/): US President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations as he told the UNGA that he has helped to end seven wars.
- ['You Speak More From Heart': Trump Jokes About Broken Teleprompter At UN Address | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/you-speak-more-from-heart-trump-jokes-about-broken-teleprompter-at-un-address-watch/): Opening his speech, Trump told the room that the teleprompter wasn’t working
- [‘Reward For Hamas’: Trump Criticises Countries Recognising Palestinian Statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/reward-for-hamas-trump-criticises-countries-recognising-palestinian-statehood/): Trump condemned countries recognising Palestine in recent days, suggesting that such recognition promotes “Hamas’ atrocities” rather than promoting peace
- ['India, China Primary Funders But...': Trump Rebukes Europe Over Continued Russian Energy Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/india-china-primary-funders-but-trump-rebukes-europe-over-continued-russian-energy-imports/): Trump took aim at NATO allies, urging European countries to halt energy imports from Russia without delay
- [Ugandan President Museveni, in power since 1986, to seek another term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/ugandan-president-museveni-in-power-since-1986-to-seek-another-term/): Yoweri Museveni urges supporters to back his vision for the future as he seeks to run for a record seventh term.
- [Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid: Trump Admin Proposes Stricter H-1B Visa Rules After Fee Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/higher-skilled-higher-paid-trump-admin-proposes-stricter-h-1b-visa-rules-after-fee-hike/): Officials say the move is intended to protect American workers from wage suppression caused by the hiring of lower-paid foreign professionals
- [US Seeks To 'Fix Sanctions Situation' With India, Says Marco Rubio On Russian Oil Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-seeks-to-fix-sanctions-situation-with-india-says-marco-rubio-on-russian-oil-tariffs/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s continued dependence on Russian energy.
- [Russia Strike Big Nuclear Deal With Iran? To Build ‘6 Reactors’ In Tehran As UN Sanctions Loom | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/russia-strike-big-nuclear-deal-with-iran-to-build-6-reactors-in-tehran-as-un-sanctions-loom-4k/): Iran has made unusual changes to its annual military parades, canceling at least two events due to “security concerns” and the need to focus on military readiness. Traditionally held during Defense Week starting September 22, this year’s parades follow a 12-day war with Israel in June, which inflicted one of the country’s heaviest military setbacks. […]
- [Donald Trump Reiterates Claim On Ending India-Pakistan Conflict In UN Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/donald-trump-reiterates-claim-on-ending-india-pakistan-conflict-in-un-address/): Donald Trump at UNGA claimed his administration ended seven major wars, citing peace deals between India and Pakistan.
- [‘Treating Them Right’: Pakistani Minister Backs Haris Rauf's Provocative '6-0' Gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/treating-them-right-pakistani-minister-backs-haris-raufs-provocative-6-0-gesture/): Khwaja Asif backed Haris Rauf’s ‘6-0’ gesture during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match, fueling controversy over Pakistan’s claim of downing Indian jets after Operation Sindoor.
- [Applause at UN as Guterres issues demand on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/applause-at-un-as-guterres-issues-demand-on-gaza/): Antonio Guterres drew applause at the UN when he called on Israel to comply with the rulings of the ICJ on the Gaza war.
- [Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/military-run-niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-announce-joint-icc-withdrawal/): The three West African countries say they are leaving the International Criminal Court to seek ‘sovereignty’.
- [Israel killed my spouse. Now I raise alone a son who’ll never have a father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/israel-killed-my-spouse-now-i-raise-alone-a-son-wholl-never-have-a-father/): The thought that my child, Malik, will never experience his father’s love is a source of constant, festering pain.
- [US Secret Service Busts Telecom Threat Near UN Assembly Capable Of Crashing Cell Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-secret-service-busts-telecom-threat-near-un-assembly-capable-of-crashing-cell-service/): The agency said the equipment, found within a 35-mile radius of the UN headquarters, was capable of carrying out various telecommunications attacks
- [Elon Musk’s Father Errol Accused Of Sexually Abusing His Own Kids: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/elon-musks-father-errol-accused-of-sexually-abusing-his-own-kids-report/): The report suggests these allegations may be the reason behind Elon Musk, who briefly served as an adviser during the second Trump administration, rarely speaking about his father
- [Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/former-cricket-umpire-dickie-bird-dies-aged-92/): Bird, whose eccentric and humorous character endeared him to cricket fans worldwide, was as popular as the players.
- [China's J-35 Jet Takes Off From the Fujian Carrier in Big Blow to US, Kim Teases "Secret Weapon" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/chinas-j-35-jet-takes-off-from-the-fujian-carrier-in-big-blow-to-us-kim-teases-secret-weapon-4k/): The Chinese Navy said Monday that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35 and KongJing-600 have successfully completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trainings on aircraft carrier, the Fujian.The success showed that China’s first domestically built catapult-equipped aircraft carrier has obtained electromagnetic catapult launch and recovery capabilities, marking another breakthrough in the development of China’s […]
- [Why violence by Israeli settlers has escalated in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/why-violence-by-israeli-settlers-has-escalated-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Since October 2023, there’s been a sharp rise in settler violence, army raids, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
- [World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/world-leaders-rally-behind-palestinian-statehood-at-un-summit/): World leaders recognised Palestinian statehood ahead of this week’s UNGA, aiming to revive the two-state solution.
- [NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/nato-warns-russia-of-airspace-violations-will-defend-self-deter-threats/): Multiple airspace violations are called dangerous by NATO with promise to defend member states.
- [France' Macron Stranded On New York Streets As Trump Motorcade Blocks Route | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/france-macron-stranded-on-new-york-streets-as-trump-motorcade-blocks-route-video/): Emmanuel Macron stranded in New York as police clear way for Donald Trump’s motorcade after UNGA.
- [Drone attack kills eight children in Haiti’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/drone-attack-kills-eight-children-in-haitis-capital/): At least 11 people, including eight children, were reported killed in a drone attack in Haiti’s capital.
- [Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike: Which countries could benefit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/trumps-h-1b-visa-fee-hike-which-countries-could-benefit/): Trump’s visa move is a big blow to US tech companies, but could benefit other countries seeking skilled workers.
- [US Woman Orders Charlie Kirk Starbucks Drink, Gets Hateful Note On Cup: ‘Racists Fav...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/23/us-woman-orders-charlie-kirk-starbucks-drink-gets-hateful-note-on-cup-racists-fav/): US woman found “racist’s fav drink” on her Starbucks cup after ordering beverage with Charlie Kirk’s name.
- [Trump Administration Presented Gaza Peace Plan To Arab Leaders: US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/trump-administration-presented-gaza-peace-plan-to-arab-leaders-us-envoy/): The Trump administration unveiled a 21-point Gaza peace plan to Arab leaders at the UN, aiming for a breakthrough, while Netanyahu rejected Western recognition of Palestine
- [WHO Rejects US President’s Claims Of Link Between Tylenol And Autism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/who-rejects-us-presidents-claims-of-link-between-tylenol-and-autism/): WHO refutes Donald Trump’s claims linking Tylenol and autism, citing no conclusive evidence. Vaccines also do not cause autism, as confirmed by extensive global studies.
- [Navy Ship En Route To Help Gaza Aid Flotilla Targeted In Drone Attack: Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/navy-ship-en-route-to-help-gaza-aid-flotilla-targeted-in-drone-attack-italy/): Italy sends a naval vessel to aid the Global Sumud Flotilla after drone attacks near Gaza. Activists blame Israel, while Giorgia Meloni calls for an investigation
- [Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/estonia-calls-russian-jets-violating-its-airspace-a-hostile-act/): Estonian President Alar Karis says Russian planes entering his country’s airspace is a sign of Russian aggression.
- [Finland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/finlands-president-hails-rise-of-global-south-at-unga/): At the 80th UNGA, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the post-Cold War era is over, with a new world order emerging.
- [In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/in-his-first-un-speech-syrias-al-sharaa-urges-end-to-all-sanctions/): Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for ‘complete lifting of sanctions’.
- [Gunman fires on US immigration facility in Texas, killing at least two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/gunman-fires-on-us-immigration-facility-in-texas-killing-at-least-two/): A gunman reportedly opened fired on a federal immigration facility in Dallas, Texas.
- [Israel Closes Palestinians' Only West Bank Gateway To Outside World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/israel-closes-palestinians-only-west-bank-gateway-to-outside-world/): Israel closes Allenby Crossing in West Bank, stranding Palestinians in Jordan and raising concerns after Western recognition of Palestinian state
- [At Least 20 Injured As Drone Fired From Yemen Hits Israel’s Eilat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/at-least-20-injured-as-drone-fired-from-yemen-hits-israels-eilat/): A drone from Yemen hit Eilat, injuring at least 20 people.
- [UK Police Arrest Man Days After Cyberattack Disrupted European Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/uk-police-arrest-man-days-after-cyberattack-disrupted-european-airports/): A man was arrested in West Sussex for a cyber attack on Collins Aerospace, disrupting check-in at London, Brussels, Berlin, and Dublin airports
- ['Take Meaningful Steps': Marco Rubio Tells Russian Counterpart To 'Stop The Killing' In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/take-meaningful-steps-marco-rubio-tells-russian-counterpart-to-stop-the-killing-in-ukraine/): Rubio reiterated US President Donald Trump’s call for Russia to take meaningful steps toward a durable resolution of the Ukraine conflict, said the US State Department.
- [‘I’m A Huge Fan Of India’: US Energy Secretary Urges New Delhi To Cut Russian Oil Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/im-a-huge-fan-of-india-us-energy-secretary-urges-new-delhi-to-cut-russian-oil-ties/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US sees a “bright future” for ties with India but urged greater alignment on the Ukraine conflict.
- [Iran’s president vows to never build a nuclear bomb in his UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/irans-president-vows-to-never-build-a-nuclear-bomb-in-his-unga-speech/): Masoud Pezeshkian accused the UK, France and Germany of acting ‘at the behest of the United States of America’.
- [Israeli army says drone from Yemen strikes Eilat; 22 people wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/israeli-army-says-drone-from-yemen-strikes-eilat-22-people-wounded/): Emergency services say two people seriously injured in the southern Israeli city after failure to intercept.
- [How New York deals with the influx of leaders at the UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/how-new-york-deals-with-the-influx-of-leaders-at-the-un-general-assembly/): Motorcades, blocked roads and heightened security measures intensify traffic and frustrate locals in the bustling city.
- [Kenya’s president demands African seat at UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/kenyas-president-demands-african-seat-at-un-security-council/): President William Ruto told the UNGA that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the Security Council is unfair
- [‘Ukraine is only first’: Zelenskyy warns against Putin’s expansionist goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/ukraine-is-only-first-zelenskyy-warns-against-putins-expansionist-goals/): Ukraine’s leader urges global action in UNGA speech against what he says are Russia’s plans to expand war across Europe.
- [Syrian president calls for global support amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/syrian-president-calls-for-global-support-amid-israeli-attacks/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called on the world to “stand beside us” amid Israeli attacks as the country rebuilds.
- [Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/uganda-opposition-leader-bobi-wine-cleared-to-run-against-museveni-in-2026/): The singer-turned-politician is hoping to unseat longtime president, who is seeking a seventh term.
- [Lithium Americas’ stock surges amid possible US government stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/lithium-americas-stock-surges-amid-possible-us-government-stake/): The US government is reportedly considering as much as a 10 percent stake in the company.
- [Argentinian President Javier Milei hails Trump, slams left at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/argentinian-president-javier-milei-hails-trump-slams-left-at-unga/): At the 80th UNGA, Argentina’s President Javier Milei — a key Trump ally in Latin America — praised Trump’s tariffs.
- [Taking Your Dog To Visit Italy's Bolzano City To Cost You Rs 156 From 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/taking-your-dog-to-visit-italys-bolzano-city-to-cost-you-rs-156-from-2026/): The new plan is part of a wider and controversial clampdown on canines in the pristine destination, a gateway to the Dolomite mountains.
- [Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Cost US 140,000 Jobs A Year, JPMorgan Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/trumps-100000-h-1b-fee-could-cost-us-140000-jobs-a-year-jpmorgan-warns/): Donald Trump’s new 100000 H-1B visa fee may cut over 66000 approvals yearly, JPMorgan Chase & Co. economists caution.
- [Scientists Say The Moon Is ‘Rusting’ And Earth Could Be Responsible. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/scientists-say-the-moon-is-rusting-and-earth-could-be-responsible-heres-why/): Researchers found hematite or rust at the Moon’s poles, suggesting Earth’s oxygen may reach the lunar surface and cause oxidatio.
- [‘Kanyadaan Means Gotra Change’: Supreme Court In Childless Widow Inheritance Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/kanyadaan-means-gotra-change-supreme-court-in-childless-widow-inheritance-case/): The Supreme Court reviews Hindu Succession Act on childless widow inheritance, citing gotra change after marriage.
- [Iran’s President Pezeshkian Rejects Nuclear Weapons Pursuit, Slams West In Fiery UNGA Address | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/irans-president-pezeshkian-rejects-nuclear-weapons-pursuit-slams-west-in-fiery-unga-address-4k/): Tehran does not intend to build nuclear weapons, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told the U.N. General Assembly, as he criticized the Israeli and US attacks in June as inflicting “a grievous blow upon international trust and the very prospect of peace in the region.” “I hereby declare once more before this assembly that Iran has […]
- [Canadian Bank Employee Charged With Fraud For Unauthorised Viewing Of PM Carney's Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/canadian-bank-employee-charged-with-fraud-for-unauthorised-viewing-of-pm-carneys-accounts/): The 23-year-old employee of Canada’s largest bank is also facing charges of unauthorised computer use, identity theft, and other related offences
- [Russia, Iran sign nuclear power plants deal as sanctions loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-iran-sign-nuclear-power-plants-deal-as-sanctions-loom/): Agreement between Rosatom and Iran targets energy expansion with eight new nuclear plants planned by 2040.
- [Iran condemns ‘ludicrous and delusional scheme of greater Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/iran-condemns-ludicrous-and-delusional-scheme-of-greater-israel/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held up pictures of those killed by Israel during the 12-day war.
- [Australia's ABC Ordered To Pay $145,000 To Journalist Fired Over Social Media Post On Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/australias-abc-ordered-to-pay-145000-to-journalist-fired-over-social-media-post-on-gaza/): Antoinette Lattouf was fired in 2023, just three days into a five-day contract, after reposting a Human Rights Watch video on Gaza on Instagram
- [From Glitch To Sabotage Claims: Trump’s UN Escalator Halt Sparks Conspiracy Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/from-glitch-to-sabotage-claims-trumps-un-escalator-halt-sparks-conspiracy-theories/): Donald Trump and Melania Trump were briefly stranded on a halted escalator at United Nations headquarters, sparking online conspiracy theories.
- [Russia's "Bear" Response to Trump, Zelensky Says "Can't Swap Land," Putin Ally Warns of WWIII if…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russias-bear-response-to-trump-zelensky-says-cant-swap-land-putin-ally-warns-of-wwiii-if4k/): Taking a jibe at US President Donald Trump, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the characterization of Russia as a “paper tiger”. Russia is definitely not a tiger. After all, Russia is more often compared to a bear. There are no ‘paper bears’ and Russia is a real bear,” the Kremlin official said. Peskov also rejected […]
- [Are US Work Permits For Foreign Students Now Under Threat After H-1B Visa Fee Hike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/are-us-work-permits-for-foreign-students-now-under-threat-after-h-1b-visa-fee-hike/): US Senator Chuck Grassley urged DHS to stop work authorisations for foreign students, citing risks and competition.
- [Protests seeking statehood in India’s Ladakh turn deadly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/protests-seeking-statehood-in-indias-ladakh-turn-deadly/): Leading activist says three to five people feared killed in police fire, but no official word yet on casualty figures.
- [Zelenskyy slams UN’s weakness over Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/zelenskyy-slams-uns-weakness-over-gaza-ukraine-and-sudan-wars/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed the UN as being too weak to stop wars in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine
- [Why Trump Changed His Stance On Russia-Ukraine War & Putin’s Unexpected Reaction, Explained | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/why-trump-changed-his-stance-on-russia-ukraine-war-putins-unexpected-reaction-explained-4k/): Why President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Explore the political, strategic, and diplomatic factors that influenced Trump’s surprising change of heart, and learn how this move has caught Russian President Vladimir Putin off guard.We analyze the implications of Trump’s U-turn for the ongoing war, global geopolitics, and the future of […]
- [‘Russia Refuses’: Zelenskyy Tells UN Why No Ukraine Ceasefire Is Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-refuses-zelenskyy-tells-un-why-no-ukraine-ceasefire-is-possible/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia refuses a ceasefire and threatens Poland, Estonia and Moldova.
- [Huntington’s Disease Successfully Treated For First Time With Experimental Gene Therapy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/huntingtons-disease-successfully-treated-for-first-time-with-experimental-gene-therapy/): Gene therapy slowed Huntington’s disease progression by 75 percent in a landmark trial, with patients showing improved cognition and mobility three years after treatment.
- [London Mayor Sadiq Khan Calls Trump 'Racist, Islamophobic' Over Sharia Law Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-calls-trump-racist-islamophobic-over-sharia-law-remarks/): At his UN speech on Tuesday, Trump called Khan as a “terrible mayor” and claimed that London was moving towards Sharia law.
- [At least one person killed in shooting at US immigration facility in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/at-least-one-person-killed-in-shooting-at-us-immigration-facility-in-texas/): US officials say the suspected shooter is also dead from a ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound’
- [After Trump’s U-turn, can Ukraine restore its pre-war borders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/after-trumps-u-turn-can-ukraine-restore-its-pre-war-borders/): The US president, in a first, said Kyiv could win the war, but experts doubt a return to Ukraine’s 1991 territory.
- [Can Israel survive economic isolation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/can-israel-survive-economic-isolation/): PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel’s growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy.
- [Israel kills teen in Jenin raid as it pushes West Bank annexation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/israel-kills-teen-in-jenin-raid-as-it-pushes-west-bank-annexation-plan/): Time running out for international community to act on Israeli expansionism aimed at thwarting two-state solution.
- [Kennedy’s autism views are based on “his ideology”, not science](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/kennedys-autism-views-are-based-on-his-ideology-not-science/): Demetre Daskalakissays that the US President isn’t getting the information he needs about autism and Tylenol.
- [Russia a ‘paper tiger’: How Trump changed his position on Ukraine, NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-a-paper-tiger-how-trump-changed-his-position-on-ukraine-nato/): Trump’s most recent flip-flop comes after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the UNGA sidelines.
- [Elon Musk’s DOGE Layoffs Reversed As Donald Trump Begs Fired Workers To Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/elon-musks-doge-layoffs-reversed-as-donald-trump-begs-fired-workers-to-return/): After Elon Musk’s DOGE cut GSA staff by up to 79 percent, the agency is recalling hundreds of employees to fix understaffing.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Says Trump Offered Him Cabinet Role: 'My Focus Was On...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/vivek-ramaswamy-says-trump-offered-him-cabinet-role-my-focus-was-on/): Vivek Ramaswamy declined a Donald Trump cabinet offer to run for Ohio governor, he said in a new podcast.
- [Iran Signs Deal With Russia To Jointly Build Small Nuclear Power Plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/iran-signs-deal-with-russia-to-jointly-build-small-nuclear-power-plants/): Iran currently operates just one nuclear power plant in the southern city of Bushehr, also built by Russia, with a capacity of around 1 gigawatt
- [France Recognizes Palestine But Refuses Flag Display—What’s Behind This? | Macron | Israel-Hamas |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/france-recognizes-palestine-but-refuses-flag-display-whats-behind-this-macron-israel-hamas-4k/): France has officially recognized the state of Palestine, yet the Macron government faces intense criticism for banning the public display of the Palestinian flag. This controversial move has sparked widespread debate about France’s true stance in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and its implications on freedom of expression and diplomatic relations. FrancePalestine n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [What are ‘nightmare bacteria’ and why are infections rising in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/what-are-nightmare-bacteria-and-why-are-infections-rising-in-the-us/): Health officials in the US are sounding the alarm over the rise of drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’.
- [Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves destruction in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/super-typhoon-ragasa-leaves-destruction-in-taiwan-hong-kong-china/): At least 14 people were killed in Taiwan after landslides and floods triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla reports explosions as drones fly overhead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/global-sumud-flotilla-reports-explosions-as-drones-fly-overhead/): Activists say Israeli drones carried out several attacks on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla,
- [Waves burst through doors of Hong Kong hotel during Typhoon Ragasa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/waves-burst-through-doors-of-hong-kong-hotel-during-typhoon-ragasa/): Video shows waves smashing through the coastal entrance of a hotel in Hong Kong during Super Typhoon Ragasa.
- [Greta Thunberg reads story of Palestinian mother in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/greta-thunberg-reads-story-of-palestinian-mother-in-gaza/): Greta Thunberg narrates the story of Hiba al-Sheikh Khalil, a Palestinian mother of five children in Gaza.
- [Video: Massive sinkhole swallows road in Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/video-massive-sinkhole-swallows-road-in-bangkok/): A 50-metre deep sinkhole has opened up in front of a hospital in Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
- [Trump signals major shift on Ukraine war and taking back territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/trump-signals-major-shift-on-ukraine-war-and-taking-back-territory/): US President Donald Trump has said he believes Ukraine can reclaim all the territory lost to Russia.
- [Denmark To Compensate Greenlandic Women For Decades Of Non-Consensual Contraception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/denmark-to-compensate-greenlandic-women-for-decades-of-non-consensual-contraception/): Between the late 1960s and 1992, around 4,500 Greenlandic Inuit women were fitted with intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their knowledge or consent
- [Active Shooter Reported At US Immigration Facility In Dallas, Several Wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/active-shooter-reported-at-us-immigration-facility-in-dallas-several-wounded/): ICE facility Dallas shooting leaves multiple injured; suspect seen on roof as police and federal agents respond.
- [Ex-Nepal PM's Wife Who Suffered Burn Injuries During Gen Z Protests Flown To India For Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/ex-nepal-pms-wife-who-suffered-burn-injuries-during-gen-z-protests-flown-to-india-for-treatment/): Ravi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of ex Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal, was flown to New Delhi after suffering severe burns in violent Gen Z protests that rocked Kathmandu and left 74 dead.
- [Explained | How H-1B & L-1 Visas Work, How To Get A Green Card, And The Path To US Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/explained-how-h-1b-l-1-visas-work-how-to-get-a-green-card-and-the-path-to-us-citizenship/): From work visas to permanent residency and naturalisation, here’s a step-by-step look at how the US immigration system works
- [From Germany To America: How Donald Trump’s Grandfather Started His Empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/from-germany-to-america-how-donald-trumps-grandfather-started-his-empire/): At 16, Frederick Trump left Germany alone for a better life, reaching New York in 1885. He learned barbering but later opened restaurants and hotels in the western US
- [Pakistan’s Textbooks Twist 4-Day Clash With India Into ‘Victory’ Narrative, Erase Heavy Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/pakistans-textbooks-twist-4-day-clash-with-india-into-victory-narrative-erase-heavy-losses/): Pakistan’s school textbooks claim victory over India in May 2025, despite evidence of Indian strikes and damaged airbases,.
- [How To Secure An O-1 Visa And Build Your Career In The United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/how-to-secure-an-o-1-visa-and-build-your-career-in-the-united-states/): This category is reserved for individuals who can demonstrate “extraordinary ability” in their fields, offering a merit-based path free of the H-1B’s unpredictable lottery.
- [Political violence is an American problem only white America can resolve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/political-violence-is-an-american-problem-only-white-america-can-resolve/): Racial minorities bear the brunt of US political violence, but only white Americans hold the power to stop it.
- [Singpore’s Singtel apologises over emergency line outage linked to deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/singpores-singtel-apologises-over-emergency-line-outage-linked-to-deaths/): Three people died in Australia after hundreds of emergency calls failed due to an outage on the Optus network.
- [Malawi’s President Chakwera concedes election to his predecessor Mutharika](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/malawis-president-chakwera-concedes-election-to-his-predecessor-mutharika/): The Electoral Commission is due to announce official results later on Wednesday. .
- [Chile’s president draws parallel between Gaza and Holocaust at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/chiles-president-draws-parallel-between-gaza-and-holocaust-at-unga/): Gabriel Boric said the targeting of Palestinians in Gaza is comparable to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust.
- [WHO debunks Trump claim on autism link to paracetamol during pregnancy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/who-debunks-trump-claim-on-autism-link-to-paracetamol-during-pregnancy/): US President Donald Trump has linked childhood vaccine use and paracetamol use by pregnant women to autism.
- [UN General Assembly 2025 live: Zelenskyy, Pezeshkian, al-Sharaa to address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/un-general-assembly-2025-live-zelenskyy-pezeshkian-al-sharaa-to-address/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, Iran’s Pezeshkian, Argentina’s Milei and Syria’s al-Sharaa among the main speakers on second day.
- [Russia says no choice but war after Trump U-turn on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-says-no-choice-but-war-after-trump-u-turn-on-ukraine/): Kremlin also says US-Russia rapprochement yields “close to zero” results, as fears grow in Europe of Ukraine spillover.
- [‘Money I’ll never have’: $15K US visa bond halts Malawians’ American dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/money-ill-never-have-15k-us-visa-bond-halts-malawians-american-dreams/): New US regulations for Malawi and Zambia may lock foreign scholarship students and businesspeople out of opportunities.
- [How effective is UK’s one-in-one-out migrant deal with France so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/how-effective-is-uks-one-in-one-out-migrant-deal-with-france-so-far/): Just four people have been deported to France under migrant deal with the UK.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,308](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1308/): Here are the key events on day 1,308 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Typhoon Ragasa: China Evacuates Nearly 2 Million People After 14 Killed In Taiwan | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/typhoon-ragasa-china-evacuates-nearly-2-million-people-after-14-killed-in-taiwan-watch/): Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Xiachuan Island with fierce winds and flooding after causing major damage in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
- [Jaffar Express Attacked Again In Balochistan: Second Blast In 10 Hours Leaves Dozens Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/jaffar-express-attacked-again-in-balochistan-second-blast-in-10-hours-leaves-dozens-injured/): The explosion caused six bogies to derail, one of which overturned, injuring several passengers on board
- [Australia’s ABC to pay further penalty to reporter fired over Gaza post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/australias-abc-to-pay-further-penalty-to-reporter-fired-over-gaza-post/): Journalist Antoinette Lattouf was fired after commenting on an HRW report on starvation in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Video: Arab and Muslim leaders meet Trump to push for end to Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/video-arab-and-muslim-leaders-meet-trump-to-push-for-end-to-gaza-war/): Leaders from Arab and Muslim nations met US president Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations GA.
- [Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein appears in US capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/statue-of-donald-trump-and-jeffrey-epstein-appears-in-us-capital/): A pop-up statue showing Donald Trump holding hands with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared near the US Capitol.
- [Trump’s team backed an expert review of Epstein note. How would it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/trumps-team-backed-an-expert-review-of-epstein-note-how-would-it-work/): Handwriting analysis is considered relatively reliable, but original documents are needed for accuracy, experts say.
- [Russia accused of trying to intimidate Europe with threats beyond Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/russia-accused-of-trying-to-intimidate-europe-with-threats-beyond-ukraine/): Alleged Russian violations of Estonian and German airspace after its drone incursion in Poland have put NATO on edge.
- [Syria, Israel edge closer to ‘deescalation’ pact: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/syria-israel-edge-closer-to-deescalation-pact-us-envoy/): Syria’s al-Sharaa voices hope for deal, warns of regional risks due to Israeli attempts to fragment country.
- [As Trump Accuses Europe Of ‘Funding The War’, How Much Russian Gas Does It Actually Buy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/as-trump-accuses-europe-of-funding-the-war-how-much-russian-gas-does-it-actually-buy/): At the UNGA, Donald Trump accused NATO countries of ‘funding the war against themselves’ by buying Russian gas. Here’s a look at how much Europe still pays Moscow for it
- [Which teams can still qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final, and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/which-teams-can-still-qualify-for-the-asia-cup-2025-final-and-how/): Al Jazeera breaks down the qualification scenarios for all four teams before the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.
- [South Korea’s ex-First Lady Kim Keon-hee in court on corruption charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-in-court-on-corruption-charges/): Kim Keon-hee is standing trial on three charges related to corruption and stock manipulation.
- [Delhi To Mumbai In 72 Seconds: NASA Probe Breaks Physics At 687,000 KMPH!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/delhi-to-mumbai-in-72-seconds-nasa-probe-breaks-physics-at-687000-kmph/): NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has set a new speed record, racing through the Sun’s corona at 687,000 km/h. This is the fastest speed ever achieved by a spacecraft
- ['Emerging Superpower': Finland Urges EU To Engage India, Not Club It With Russia, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/emerging-superpower-finland-urges-eu-to-engage-india-not-club-it-with-russia-china/): Finland President Alexander Stubb said India has economy and demography on its side.
- [Erdogan says Trump meeting with Arab, Muslim leaders on Gaza was ‘fruitful’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/erdogan-says-trump-meeting-with-arab-muslim-leaders-on-gaza-was-fruitful/): Trump presents plan on ending war on margins of UNGA dominated by Gaza, billed meeting as “the group that could do it”.
- [Satirical statue in DC notes ‘long-lasting bond’ between Trump, Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/satirical-statue-in-dc-notes-long-lasting-bond-between-trump-epstein/): On a plaque, unknown artists said it was displayed ‘in honour of friendship month’ for the two men.
- [Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk row as show returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/jimmy-kimmel-addresses-charlie-kirk-row-as-show-returns/): US TV host Jimmy Kimmel said it was ‘never his intention’ to make light of the killing of Charlie Kirk.
- [UN Blames Donald Trump's Videographer For Escalator Glitch, Says He 'Triggered Safety Function'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/un-blames-donald-trumps-videographer-for-escalator-glitch-says-he-triggered-safety-function/): As Donald Trump and Melania tripped on a malfunctioned escalator at the UN, it clarified that the glitch was caused by a safety mechanism triggered by Trump’s videographer.
- [‘Too scared’: How Nepal violence is still hurting India border trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/too-scared-how-nepal-violence-is-still-hurting-india-border-trade/): Markets are empty and people are spending less. Along the open India-Nepal border, that’s devastating for traders.
- [LIVE: Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in attacks on war-devastated Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/live-israel-kills-dozens-of-palestinians-in-attacks-on-war-devastated-gaza/): Death toll surges in early Israeli bombardment with the heaviest carnage in besieged Gaza City.
- [‘Best Friends Forever’: Statue Of Trump And Epstein Holding Hands Appears On National Mall In DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/best-friends-forever-statue-of-trump-and-epstein-holding-hands-appears-on-national-mall-in-dc/): A 12-foot-tall statue depicting President Donald Trump holding hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein mysteriously appeared on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
- [Pakistan Discusses Kashmir Issue With Turkey, Saudi In OIC Meeting In New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/pakistan-discusses-kashmir-issue-with-turkey-saudi-in-oic-meeting-in-new-york/): Pakistan briefed the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, with member states urging peaceful resolution and dialogue.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir To Meet Donald Trump In Washington On Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-field-marshal-asim-munir-to-meet-donald-trump-in-washington-on-thursday/): Among the agenda items reportedly slated for discussion are rising terrorism in the region, trade and tariff issues, and cooperation on rare earth minerals.
- [Typhoon Ragasa: 14 Killed, 129 Missing After Barrier Lake Bursts In Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/typhoon-ragasa-14-killed-129-missing-after-barrier-lake-bursts-in-taiwan/): At least 14 died and 129 are missing in Hualien County after a barrier lake burst during Typhoon Ragasa, flooding Guangfu.
- [UN denies sabotage after escalator malfunctions when Trump steps on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/un-denies-sabotage-after-escalator-malfunctions-when-trump-steps-on/): International body says mishap appears to have been caused by accidental triggering of built-in safety mechanism.
- [Super Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/super-typhoon-ragasa-kills-14-in-taiwan/): Taiwanese authorities say 124 people are missing after barrier lake burst its banks in rural township.
- [Gaza aid flotilla hit by drone attacks and explosions, activists say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/gaza-aid-flotilla-hit-by-drone-attacks-and-explosions-activists-say/): Activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla said they heard explosions and saw drone attacks late on Tuesday.
- [‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/youre-destroying-your-countries-key-moments-from-trumps-un-speech/): Trump’s UN speech highlighted immigration, foreign policy, war resolutions, the strikes on Iran and Venezuelan boats.
- [Denmark Says Drones Over Its Airports Were Launched By ‘Professional Actor’: Is Russia To Blame?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/denmark-says-drones-over-its-airports-were-launched-by-professional-actor-is-russia-to-blame/): Drones disrupted flights at Aalborg, Billund, Copenhagen and other Denmark airports, prompting hybrid attack concerns.
- [‘Manipulating, Blinding, Destroying’: German Minister Says Russia Is Shadowing Satellites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/manipulating-blinding-destroying-german-minister-says-russia-is-shadowing-satellites/): German Defence Minister warns of Russian satellites shadowing Intelsat, urging global talks on space warfare amid rising European tensions.
- [Doomscroll, Ghostkitchen, Rizz Among 5,000 New Words Added In Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/doomscroll-ghostkitchen-rizz-among-5000-new-words-added-in-merriam-webster-dictionary/): Merriam-Webster dictionary said it is fully revising its world-famous ‘Collegiate’ dictionary after 22 years, which will include terms like WFH and dumbphone.
- [Is recognising the State of Palestine going to make a difference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/is-recognising-the-state-of-palestine-going-to-make-a-difference/): While more countries recognise the State of Palestine, Israel now controls more Palestinian territory than ever.
- [Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/nicolas-sarkozy-found-guilty-of-criminal-conspiracy-what-we-know/): Sarkozy has been handed a five-year prison sentence after trial over finances from late Libyan leader Gaddafi.
- [From Auschwitz, to Bosnia, to Gaza: The price of silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/from-auschwitz-to-bosnia-to-gaza-the-price-of-silence/): Genocide thrives when the world averts its eyes, and history is repeating before us.
- [In a first, Polish climber skis down Everest without supplemental oxygen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/in-a-first-polish-climber-skis-down-everest-without-supplemental-oxygen/): Andrzej Bargiel, braving heavy snowfall, glided down the world’s highest mountain on his third attempt.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza amid intensifying offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-30-in-gaza-amid-intensifying-offensive/): Israeli military campaign has displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians as Gaza endures relentless bombardment.
- ['Not Allowed To Say Bye To Family': 73-Year-Old Punjabi Woman Deported From US After 33 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/not-allowed-to-say-bye-to-family-73-year-old-punjabi-woman-deported-from-us-after-33-years/): Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old woman from Punjab, was deported from the US after more than three decades.
- [Seychelles to vote with sovereignty, environment and drugs on agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/seychelles-to-vote-with-sovereignty-environment-and-drugs-on-agenda/): Voting has begun in the outlying islands, with polling stations on the three main islands opening this weekend.
- [Ryder Cup and the People’s Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/ryder-cup-and-the-peoples-course/): The Ryder Cup returns with Bethpage Black hosting the prestigious competition
- [Nelson Mandela’s grandson reads story of Palestinian mother in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/nelson-mandelas-grandson-reads-story-of-palestinian-mother-in-gaza/): Nelson Mandela’s grandson Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela narrates the story of Amira Mohamed Mousa Hassaan.
- [Why is Britain being sued for the Israel-Palestine crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/why-is-britain-being-sued-for-the-israel-palestine-crisis/): A group of Palestinians is suing Britain for what it calls “a century of oppression”.
- [Japan cuts Africa exchange programme amid fake immigration claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/japan-cuts-africa-exchange-programme-amid-fake-immigration-claims/): Misinformation and populist rhetoric prompt abandonment of a cultural scheme meant to strengthen ties.
- [Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/is-russia-testing-nato-with-aerial-incursions-in-europe/): Poland, Ukraine and NATO claim recent Russian drone incursions into their airspace were deliberate.
- [US Military Says Russian Warplanes Intercepted Near Alaska, Ninth Time This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-military-says-russian-warplanes-intercepted-near-alaska-ninth-time-this-year/): US F-16 jets intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters in Alaska’s ADIZ.
- [Trump’s New Diktat: White House Gallery To Have Every US President's Portrait Except Biden's](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trumps-new-diktat-white-house-gallery-to-have-every-us-presidents-portrait-except-bidens/): In place of Joe Biden’s headshot, Donald Trump ordered an image of an autopen.
- [Macau Street Turns Into Pond After Typhoon Ragasa As Residents Fish In Flooded Roads | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/macau-street-turns-into-pond-after-typhoon-ragasa-as-residents-fish-in-flooded-roads-watch/): Videos of residents in Macau wading through flooded streets with fishing nets and plastic bags, trying to catch fish swept in by the typhoon, have gone viral
- [Russia’s Foreign Minister Asked How He Was At UN. His ‘Biological’ Quip Is One For The Books](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/russias-foreign-minister-asked-how-he-was-at-un-his-biological-quip-is-one-for-the-books/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis share a viral lighthearted moment at the UN.
- [Netanyahu’s Flight To US For UN Meet Takes Unusual Route Amid War Crimes Arrest Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/netanyahus-flight-to-us-for-un-meet-takes-unusual-route-amid-war-crimes-arrest-threat/): Netanyahu’s flight briefly passed over Greece and Italy, it entirely avoided French and Spanish airspace, extending the overall flight duration
- [Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/moldovan-oligarch-extradited-to-face-charges-over-1bn-fraud/): Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.
- [Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves devastation across China, Taiwan, Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/super-typhoon-ragasa-leaves-devastation-across-china-taiwan-philippines/): Southern China evacuates millions as Ragasa unleashes devastating floods, disrupting lives and critical infrastructure.
- [Video: Demonstrators killed in protests for statehood in India’s Ladakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/video-demonstrators-killed-in-protests-for-statehood-in-indias-ladakh/): Activists say several protesters were killed in India’s Ladakh calling for the area to be made a federal state.
- [What Syria’s president al-Sharaa told UN in historic speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/what-syrias-president-al-sharaa-told-un-in-historic-speech/): Ahmed al-Sharaa became the first Syrian leader in nearly 60 years to address the UN General Assembly, where he condemned
- [The US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/the-us-and-russias-proxy-war-is-bleeding-africa/): Behind anti-colonial slogans, the Sahel is the front line of a new Cold War – and Africans bear the cost.
- [Prepare For Mass Firings In Government Jobs, White House Tells Agencies. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/prepare-for-mass-firings-in-government-jobs-white-house-tells-agencies-heres-why/): The White House ordered agencies to prepare mass firing plans as US Congress faces a shutdown deadline.
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – 2025 Asia Cup Super Fours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/live-pakistan-vs-bangladesh-2025-asia-cup-super-fours/): Follow our live build-up, team news, toss and score updates before our text commentary streams from the match in Dubai.
- [Is China using an alleged criminal to get Paraguay to ditch Taiwan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/is-china-using-an-alleged-criminal-to-get-paraguay-to-ditch-taiwan/): 101 East investigates whether China is using alleged criminals to win over Taiwan’s sole South American ally, Paraguay.
- [Greece’s expansive refugee deportation law tests limits of rights in EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/greeces-expansive-refugee-deportation-law-tests-limits-of-rights-in-eu/): Rights groups say Greece is acting as Brussels’ bellwether for measures that aren’t always legal, moral, implementable.
- [UN General Assembly 2025 live: Palestine’s Abbas to speak by video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/un-general-assembly-2025-live-palestines-abbas-to-speak-by-video/): The president of the Palestinian Authority is among the chief speakers on the third day of the UN’s General Assembly.
- [Trump puts photo of Biden autopen in White House ‘Walk of Fame’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-puts-photo-of-biden-autopen-in-white-house-walk-of-fame/): Trump’s ‘Walk of Fame’ wall in the White House has Joe Biden’s portrait replaced by a photo of an ‘autopen’.
- [China moving away from fossil fuels sends “strong signal”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/china-moving-away-from-fossil-fuels-sends-strong-signal/): “A million people in China had to evacuate because of a typhoon.”
- [Inter Miami vs New York City: Messi scores as Miami enter MLS Cup playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/inter-miami-vs-new-york-city-messi-scores-as-miami-enter-mls-cup-playoffs/): Argentina star’s two goals and one each from Suarez and Rodriguez help Miami beat NYCFC 4-0.
- [‘Proxy’ war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/proxy-war/): What’s behind Israel’s dismissal of Hamas as a “proxy” of Iran?
- [‘Strategic handshake’: How Pakistan is wooing Trump with critical minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/strategic-handshake-how-pakistan-is-wooing-trump-with-critical-minerals/): Minerals diplomacy opens doors, but questions linger over Pakistan’s capacity to benefit from the $500m deal.
- [Who are the artists speaking out against Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/who-are-the-artists-speaking-out-against-israels-war-on-gaza/): A growing number of actors, musicians, writers and workers in the creative industries are calling out Israel’s genocide.
- [Gaza aid flotilla “undeterred” by Israel’s assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/gaza-aid-flotilla-undeterred-by-israels-assault/): Greta Thunberg on the recent assault on the Gaza flotilla & the activists’ determination to break Israel’s illegal siege
- [North Korea building nuclear weapon stockpile, says Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/north-korea-building-nuclear-weapon-stockpile-says-seoul/): South Korea reports Pyongyang building up enriched uranium supplies, insists ‘stopping’ nuclear development ‘urgent’.
- [Iran, Bagram & More: As Donald Trump, Shehbaz Sharif Meet Today, Here's What Is On The Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/iran-bagram-more-as-donald-trump-shehbaz-sharif-meet-today-heres-what-is-on-the-agenda/): The United States seeks to further leverage Pakistan’s geographic and strategic influence, particularly as Iran aggressively pursues uranium enrichment and nuclear capabilities
- [Trump To Host Pakistan PM Today In High-Stakes Oval Office Meeting, Asim Munir To Also Attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-to-host-pakistan-pm-today-in-high-stakes-oval-office-meeting-asim-munir-to-also-attend/): Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is accompanying PM Shehbaz Sharif in what insiders describe as a “military-diplomatic mission of critical importance”
- [US Treasury Secretary Tells New York To 'Drop Dead' If Zohran Mamdani Becomes Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-treasury-secretary-tells-new-york-to-drop-dead-if-zohran-mamdani-becomes-mayor/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned no federal bailout for New York if Zohran Mamdani wins mayor, citing risky policies.
- [Is Netanyahu Quietly Building A ‘Greater Israel’? What It Means, How Close He Is To Achieving It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/is-netanyahu-quietly-building-a-greater-israel-what-it-means-how-close-he-is-to-achieving-it/): The question is not whether Netanyahu can achieve Greater Israel in its maximalist sense. It needs to be seen whether his policies will erase the possibility of a Palestinian state
- [China Edits Australian Horror Film, Replaces Gay Couple With Straight Pair Using AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/china-edits-australian-horror-film-replaces-gay-couple-with-straight-pair-using-ai/): Australian horror film Together faced backlash in China after authorities altered a same-sex couple to appear heterosexual.
- [Zelenskyy Says He Will Step Down After War With Russia Ends: 'My Goal Is...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/zelenskyy-says-he-will-step-down-after-war-with-russia-ends-my-goal-is/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals readiness to step down after Ukraine-Russia war ends.
- [India Will Slowly Reduce Russian Oil Purchases, Says US Treasury Secretary Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/india-will-slowly-reduce-russian-oil-purchases-says-us-treasury-secretary-bessent/): President Donald Trump has imposed a total of 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.
- [Supermassive black holes not so massive say scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/supermassive-black-holes-not-so-massive-say-scientists/): Study shows black holes may be smaller than believed, challenging models of cosmic growth.
- [French ex-President Sarkozy guilty of conspiracy in Libya campaign case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/french-ex-president-sarkozy-guilty-of-conspiracy-in-libya-campaign-case/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump – Zelenskyy Smackdown 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-zelenskyy-smackdown-2025/): An epic failure to communicate helped to exacerbate an already hostile meeting in the Oval Office.
- [Who Is Tabitha Bundrick? US Woman Accused Of ‘Calculated’ Murders Of Men She Lured With Sex, Drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/who-is-tabitha-bundrick-us-woman-accused-of-calculated-murders-of-men-she-lured-with-sex-drugs/): Tabitha Bundrick is accused of luring men with sex and drugs, then drugging and robbing them in Washington Heights, leaving three dead.
- [Yunus Says India-Bangladesh Ties Face Strain Over Former PM Hasina’s Refuge In New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/yunus-says-india-bangladesh-ties-face-strain-over-former-pm-hasinas-refuge-in-new-delhi/): Yunus said that India did not like the student protests that led to the ouster of Hasina
- [US VP Vance Asserts “President Growing Impatient with Putin”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-vp-vance-asserts-president-growing-impatient-with-putin/): US Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating he is responding to the “reality on the ground” and denying any shift in stance against Russia. Vance’s remarks followed Trump’s statement that Ukraine could “win back its land” with support from the European Union. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [People Buying Groceries Run For Cover As 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Venezuela | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/people-buying-groceries-run-for-cover-as-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-venezuela-video/): A 6.3-magnitude tremor rattled western and northern Venezuela on Wednesday, with a second 5.8-magnitude quake following hours later.
- [Israel in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/israel-in-lebanon/): Israeli military action in Lebanon has been described as “limited, localised and targeted”. But what does that mean?
- [Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/taiwan-lowers-typhoon-ragasa-death-toll-to-14-china-starts-cleanup/): The weakened storm remains a rain threat to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia.
- [Rana on the Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/rana-on-the-flotilla/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [US Sanctions Two Indians, Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-sanctions-two-indians-online-pharmacy-over-fentanyl-laced-counterfeit-pills/): Washington says action supports President Trump’s pledge to “Make America Fentanyl Free”.
- [Charlie Kirk Could Become Youngest American On US Currency As Republicans Plan To Honour 'Patriot'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/charlie-kirk-could-become-youngest-american-on-us-currency-as-republicans-plan-to-honour-patriot/): Kirk, a provocative right-wing commentator and close aide of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10 during an event on a Utah university campus
- [US Energy Secretary Distances From Trump's Pakistan Oil Claims, India's Strategy Unaffected | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-energy-secretary-distances-from-trumps-pakistan-oil-claims-indias-strategy-unaffected-exclusive/): Chris Wright clarified that there is no active American governmental or corporate interest in pursuing oil exploration or development projects in Pakistan at present
- [Colombia’s cocaine crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/colombias-cocaine-crisis/): The struggle to defeat armed groups.
- [Video: Drone activity shuts down Denmark’s Aalborg airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/video-drone-activity-shuts-down-denmarks-aalborg-airport/): Video shows a low-flying object near Denmark’s Aalborg airport which was closed to civilian and military flights.
- [‘Bloodiest day’: How Gen-Z protest wave hit India’s Ladakh, killing four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/bloodiest-day-how-gen-z-protest-wave-hit-indias-ladakh-killing-four/): Protesters, until now peaceful, have been demanding statehood and special protections for the region bordering China.
- [LIVE: Israel bombs family home in Gaza with children among 11 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/live-israel-bombs-family-home-in-gaza-with-children-among-11-killed/): Attacks continue in early hours, with Israel’s army targeting central and southern Gaza as global condemnation rises.
- [Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/italy-spain-send-navy-ships-to-protect-gaza-flotilla-after-drone-attacks/): Italy and Spain intervene to ensure Gaza flotilla’s safety in the Mediterranean after drones drop ‘flashbang’ devices.
- [Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Floods Across Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southern China | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/typhoon-ragasa-leaves-floods-across-philippines-taiwan-hong-kong-southern-china-videos/): Typhoon Ragasa, devastated the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China, causing mass evacuations, deadly floods, and widespread destruction across the region.
- [Wait, Really? Kristin Cabot’s Ex-Husband Was ‘Spotted’ With Another Date At Coldplay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/wait-really-kristin-cabots-ex-husband-was-spotted-with-another-date-at-coldplay/): A report has alleged that the husband of the much-criticised former HR executive of a company found cuddling with her boss was also at the same event with his girlfriend.
- [World News Live Updates: Vanuatu Seeks UN Vote To Counter Fossil Fuel Industry Influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/world-news-live-updates-vanuatu-seeks-un-vote-to-counter-fossil-fuel-industry-influence/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- ['Nightmare Bacteria' Cases Are On The Rise: Symptoms, Risks And How To Protect Yourself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/nightmare-bacteria-cases-are-on-the-rise-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/): Infections caused by drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ are spreading across the US, with the CDC warning of mounting health risks
- [Denmark shuts second airport in a week, more ‘unidentified’ drones spotted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/denmark-shuts-second-airport-in-a-week-more-unidentified-drones-spotted/): Danish police said drone activity in Aalborg airspace similar to drone sightings that shut down Copenhagen airport.
- [Indonesia’s thrifty window shoppers cast doubt on economic success story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/indonesias-thrifty-window-shoppers-cast-doubt-on-economic-success-story/): ‘Rohana’ and ‘Rojali’ are the latest internet buzzwords to describe Indonesians visiting malls to do anything but spend.
- [China’s new climate target branded ‘disappointing’, ‘underwhelming’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/chinas-new-climate-target-branded-disappointing-underwhelming/): Pledge to cut emissions by 7-10 percent does not go far enough, though renewables rollout a cause for hope, experts say.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,309](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1309/): Here are the key events on day 1,309 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump demands investigation over escalator, teleprompter ‘sabotage’ at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-demands-investigation-over-escalator-teleprompter-sabotage-at-un/): US president says Secret Service is investigating ‘three very sinister events’ at UN headquarters in New York.
- [Earthquake measuring at least magnitude 6.1 rocks Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/earthquake-measuring-at-least-magnitude-6-1-rocks-venezuela/): Tremors were felt in several states in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, and over the border in Colombia.
- [Polish FM’s Warning: Russia’s Hybrid War Threatens European Security | NATO | Putin | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/polish-fms-warning-russias-hybrid-war-threatens-european-security-nato-putin-4k/): Poland’s Foreign Minister has issued a stark warning about Russia’s ongoing hybrid war tactics and the serious threat they pose to European security. With tensions escalating across the continent, the Polish FM highlights how Russia’s covert operations, disinformation campaigns, and cyber warfare are undermining stability in the region. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand To Meet EAM Jaishankar In Coming Weeks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-meet-eam-jaishankar-in-coming-weeks-report/): Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand is expected to meet EAM S Jaishankar soon. During an earlier phone call with Jaishankar, she had emphasised domestic public safety.
- [From Al-Qaeda To UN: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Debuts Amid Cheers, Chats With US General Who Captured Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/from-al-qaeda-to-un-syrias-al-sharaa-debuts-amid-cheers-chats-with-us-general-who-captured-him/): From insurgent leader to Syria’s president, al-Sharaa takes the UN stage to cheers and a rare interviewed with the US general who once captured him.
- ['PM Modi, Trump May Meet Soon': US Official Stresses 'Positive' Ties With India Despite Tariff Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/pm-modi-trump-may-meet-soon-us-official-stresses-positive-ties-with-india-despite-tariff-row/): A senior US State Department official said PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump are likely to meet soon, highlighting their “very positive” relationship.
- [Jimmy Kimmel Returns After Suspension: What Triggered It And Why Disney Reinstated Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/jimmy-kimmel-returns-after-suspension-what-triggered-it-and-why-disney-reinstated-him/): Kimmel was pulled off air after comments on Kirk’s killing sparked a political storm. Less than a week later, Disney reversed its decision. Here’s what led to the reinstatement
- [Trump Calls Kamala Harris ‘Dumb As A Rock’ After She Claims 2024 Presidential Race As ‘Closest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-calls-kamala-harris-dumb-as-a-rock-after-she-claims-2024-presidential-race-as-closest/): Trump said he “won by a LANDSLIDE” and claimed that he won despite a “RIGGED” mail-in ballot system in California.
- ['No Coincidence, Triple Sabotage': Trump Blasts UN Over 'Sinister' Glitches, Demands Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/no-coincidence-triple-sabotage-trump-blasts-un-over-sinister-glitches-demands-probe/): Donald Trump claimed he was a victim of ‘triple sabotage’ at the United Nations, citing the escalator stoppage, the teleprompter blackout, and sound failure during his speech.
- [Dallas ICE Office Shooting: Trump Blames ‘Radical Left’ After Cops Find Bullets Marked ‘Anti-ICE’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/dallas-ice-office-shooting-trump-blames-radical-left-after-cops-find-bullets-marked-anti-ice/): Donald Trump said that “Deranged Radical Leftists” are stopping ICE from deporting illegal immigrants from the US.
- [Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/ukraine-syria-restore-diplomatic-ties-after-breakdown-during-assad-regime/): Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa discuss cooperation and mutual respect as Ukraine and Syria rebuild diplomatic relations.
- [For Second Time This Week, Denmark Airport Closed After Drones Spotted Nearby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/for-second-time-this-week-denmark-airport-closed-after-drones-spotted-nearby/): Aalborg Airport closed after drone sightings, disrupting flights. Police investigate as Europe remains on alert after recent Russian drone violations.
- [Syrian President Speaks At UN After 60 Years, Pledges National Renewal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/syrian-president-speaks-at-un-after-60-years-pledges-national-renewal/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addressed the UN after 60 years, declaring Syria’s return post-Assad, urging sanctions be lifted and promising justice for past atrocities.
- [Seven things to know about Trump’s UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/seven-things-to-know-about-trumps-unga-speech/): Donald Trump’s UN speech made waves on wars, climate, and the economy. Jillian Wolf checks the facts behind the claims.
- [China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/china-worlds-largest-carbon-polluting-nation-announces-new-climate-goal/): China will cut emissions by 7-10 percent in the next 10 years, President Xi Jinping tells a UN climate summit.
- [Senegal: Gaza has ‘become hell for thousands of souls’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/senegal-gaza-has-become-hell-for-thousands-of-souls/): At the 80th UNGA, Senegal President Bassirou Faye condemned the war in Gaza, calling it a “humanitarian catastrophe.”
- [Israel kills 85 people in Gaza despite calls for truce from world leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/israel-kills-85-people-in-gaza-despite-calls-for-truce-from-world-leaders/): At least 85 Palestinians killed across the territory, as global leaders demand end to the war at UNGA.
- [White House Hangs Image Of Biden's Autopen Signature In New ‘Presidential Walk Of Fame’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/white-house-hangs-image-of-bidens-autopen-signature-in-new-presidential-walk-of-fame/): The White House unveiled a Presidential Walk of Fame, but Joe Biden’s spot features an autopen photo.
- [Why Eswatini said yes to US deportees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/why-eswatini-said-yes-to-us-deportees/): A test case for third-country deportations: Eswatini faces legal and public pushback.
- [Sri Lanka decries futility of war, calls for ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/sri-lanka-decries-futility-of-war-calls-for-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for a ceasefire in Gaza while speaking at the UN General Assembly.
- [Shaheen declares Pakistan ‘ready’ to win Asia Cup as India await in final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/shaheen-declares-pakistan-ready-to-win-asia-cup-as-india-await-in-final/): Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday in an eliminator ahead of Sunday’s final of the 2025 Asia Cup, where India await.
- [Houthi drone strike hits Israeli city of Eilat, injuring 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/houthi-drone-strike-hits-israeli-city-of-eilat-injuring-22/): This is the moment a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis exploded in the Israeli city of Eilat.
- [Sharma hits 75 as India beat Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/sharma-hits-75-as-india-beat-bangladesh-to-reach-asia-cup-final/): India book their place in Sunday’s final of the 2025 Asia Cup with their 41-run Super Fours victory against Bangladesh.
- [How important is this year’s UNGA for world leaders and the UN?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/how-important-is-this-years-unga-for-world-leaders-and-the-un/): Leaders meet at time of deepening divisions, war and attacks on UN.
- [Spain to join Italy in deploying naval ship to escort Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/spain-to-join-italy-in-deploying-naval-ship-to-escort-gaza-flotilla/): A Spanish naval vessel will join the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza to provide assistance and conduct rescues if needed.
- [Treasury Secretary Bessent tells NYC to ‘drop dead’ if it elects Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/treasury-secretary-bessent-tells-nyc-to-drop-dead-if-it-elects-mamdani/): Bessent told Fox Business that if Mamdani is elected as NYC mayor, federal gov’t would not bail out the city if needed.
- [‘War has rules’: UN event urges action to protect Palestinian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/war-has-rules-un-event-urges-action-to-protect-palestinian-children/): Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
- [One million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/one-million-syrian-refugees-returned-home-since-al-assads-fall-un-says/): According to UNHCR, more than seven million Syrians remain displaced inside the country.
- [Address Nuclear Programme Concerns Or Face Nuclear Sanctions: France, US Tells Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/24/address-nuclear-programme-concerns-or-face-nuclear-sanctions-france-us-tells-iran/): Macron urges Masoud Pezeshkian to allow UN nuclear inspections and resume talks, warning Iran faces deep UN sanctions. US stresses negotiation or snapbacks at the UN Assembly.
- [Pakistan must ‘focus on cricket’ not India in Asia Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/pakistan-must-focus-on-cricket-not-india-in-asia-cup-final/): Pakistan face favourites and holder India in Sunday’s Asia Cup final, heavily overshadowed by recent political tensions.
- [UN General Assembly 2025 live: Netanyahu, Sharif, Li to speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/un-general-assembly-2025-live-netanyahu-sharif-li-to-speak/): Friday’s roster of speakers includes leaders from Israel, Pakistan, China, Ireland and Greece.
- [What you need to know about the Ryder Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ryder-cup/): Al Jazeera’s Joanna Gasiorowska explains the Ryder Cup.
- ['Give Us Proof': Afghanistan Envoy Rejects Allegations Of Terror Networks In Kabul | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/give-us-proof-afghanistan-envoy-rejects-allegations-of-terror-networks-in-kabul-exclusive/): Responding to mounting concerns voiced by Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran, Suhail Shaheen dismissed the warnings as products of “media bias” and a “blame game”.
- [Dismantle Terror Network Or Face Consequences: Russia, China, Pakistan And Iran Warn Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/dismantle-terror-network-or-face-consequences-russia-china-pakistan-and-iran-warn-afghanistan/): Pakistan has raised its voice against Afghan Taliban, demanding shutting down of all terror network and proxies in Afghanistan
- [No “viable path toward a Palestinian state”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/no-viable-path-toward-a-palestinian-state/): “The reality is that Israel already exerts de facto control over the West Bank.”
- [UNSC to vote on proposal to delay looming Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/unsc-to-vote-on-proposal-to-delay-looming-iran-sanctions/): UNSC resolution to delay action to flop; Iran warns deal with IAEA would be “terminated” if sanctions are reinstated.
- [West Bank annexation could “unite Europe” against Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/west-bank-annexation-could-unite-europe-against-netanyahu/): Professor Khaled Elgindy says an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank would risk EU sanctions.
- [Turkey's Erdogan Says 'Reached Understanding' With Trump On Gaza Ceasefire: 'Two-State Solution'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/turkeys-erdogan-says-reached-understanding-with-trump-on-gaza-ceasefire-two-state-solution/): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that he and his US counterpart Donald Trump had reached an understanding on steps to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza
- [Ahead of Netanyahu's UNGA Address, Israel Campaigns In New York To Highlight Hamas Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/ahead-of-netanyahus-unga-address-israel-campaigns-in-new-york-to-highlight-hamas-atrocities/): Ahead of Netanyahu’s UNGA Address, Israel Campaigns In New York To Highlight Hamas Atrocities
- [Trump suggests FIFA World Cup could be moved from unsafe cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-suggests-fifa-world-cup-could-be-moved-from-unsafe-cities/): The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico with the final in New Jersey.
- [UK plans compulsory digital ID as populist pressure over immigration rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/uk-plans-compulsory-digital-id-as-populist-pressure-over-immigration-rises/): The scheme, provoked by heat on the government, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.
- [Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-to-annex-the-occupied-west-bank/): US President Donald Trump has publicly stated he will not allow Israel to formally annex the occupied West Bank.
- [Russia’s law against books by ‘foreign agents’ signals tightening grip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/russias-law-against-books-by-foreign-agents-signals-tightening-grip/): Before the new censorship legislation came into force, some authors reportedly enjoyed a brief spike in sales.
- [Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Yemen’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/aftermath-of-israeli-strikes-on-yemens-capital/): Several residential buildings in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, have been destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
- [BREAKING: Former FBI Director Comey Indicted On Federal Charges | What It Means For The FBI? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/breaking-former-fbi-director-comey-indicted-on-federal-charges-what-it-means-for-the-fbi-4k/): Former FBI Director James Comey has officially been indicted on federal charges, sending shockwaves through Washington and the American intelligence community. The indictment stems from allegations that Comey made false statements and possibly abused his authority during his tenure at the FBI. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘A soul mission’: The African Americans moving to Ghana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/a-soul-mission-the-african-americans-moving-to-ghana/): As ‘returnees’ build a home in the country where their ancestors may have come from, questions arise about integration.
- [Why ex-FBI Director James Comey has been indicted – what it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/why-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-has-been-indicted-what-it-means/): The former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigations has been accused of lying to Congress.
- [East Timor MPs bow to protesters, vote to scrap lifetime pensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/east-timor-mps-bow-to-protesters-vote-to-scrap-lifetime-pensions/): Demonstrators were angered by a plan to spend $4.2m on cars for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia’s poorest countries.
- [Tropical storm kills at least 4, displaces 400,000 in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/tropical-storm-kills-at-least-4-displaces-400000-in-philippines/): Tropical Storm Bualoi, the 15th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2025, on a course towards Vietnam.
- [Does international recognition mean Palestine is going to be a state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/does-international-recognition-mean-palestine-is-going-to-be-a-state/): Despite 157 UN member states recognising a Palestine state, it remains under Israeli control. Here’s why.
- [Trump announces ‘national security’ tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-announces-national-security-tariffs-on-drugs-trucks-furniture/): The 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, 25% on trucks, and 30% on furniture will come into effect on October 1.
- [ISS Prepares To Retire In 2030: How NASA Will Maintain Human Presence In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/iss-prepares-to-retire-in-2030-how-nasa-will-maintain-human-presence-in-space/): Since the early 2000s, the International Space Station (ISS) has been continuously occupied with astronauts from the US, Russia, Europe, Japan, Canada and most recently, India.
- [South Korea’s fires warning shots as North Korean ship crosses sea boundary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/south-koreas-fires-warning-shots-as-north-korean-ship-crosses-sea-boundary/): South Korean military fired dozens of warning shots at a North Korean vessel that crossed a contested sea boundary.
- [LIVE: Israel kills at least 10 Palestinians as Gaza attacks resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/live-israel-kills-at-least-10-palestinians-as-gaza-attacks-resume/): At least 10 people killed and others wounded, including children, in the latest bombardment of besieged Gaza.
- [US to fight efforts to ban Israel’s football team from World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/us-to-fight-efforts-to-ban-israels-football-team-from-world-cup-2026/): Pressure is growing to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup, with a key vote reportedly expected as early as next week.
- [In Just 80 Seconds, Masked Suspects Ransack California Jewellery Store In $1 Mn Heist | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/in-just-80-seconds-masked-suspects-ransack-california-jewellery-store-in-1-mn-heist-video/): A jewellery store in California was ransacked by over 20 people in a $1 million heist. Surveillance and drone footage aid the ongoing investigation.
- ['Agitators': Donald Trump Accuses George Soros, Reid Hoffman Of Backing 'Left-Wing Terrorism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/agitators-donald-trump-accuses-george-soros-reid-hoffman-of-backing-left-wing-terrorism/): Donald Trump called George Soros and Reid Hoffman “agitators” and “anarchists,” suggesting they could face trouble if found funding anti-government protests.
- [‘India, I’m Out’: Khalistani Terrorist Gets Bail Within Week Of Arrest In Canada, Issues Threat Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/india-im-out-khalistani-terrorist-gets-bail-within-week-of-arrest-in-canada-issues-threat-video/): Soon after stepping out of the jail, he appeared alongside Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and issued threats directed at India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval
- [Does Donald Trump Actually Have A Chance At The Nobel Peace Prize This Year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/does-donald-trump-actually-have-a-chance-at-the-nobel-peace-prize-this-year/): The US president insists ‘everyone’ thinks he deserves the Nobel. But the odds are stacked against him
- [Trump, Sharif, Munir Discuss Security, Economics And More In 90-Minute Meeting | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-sharif-munir-discuss-security-economics-and-more-in-90-minute-meeting-exclusive/): Sources suggest Pakistan and US are likely to sign an agreement soon. covering security and strategic partnerships, a counterterrorism alliance, and rare earth minerals.
- [From 9/11 Hero To Conviction: Indian-Origin Doctor Sentenced To 14 Years For US Health Care Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/from-9-11-hero-to-conviction-indian-origin-doctor-sentenced-to-14-years-for-us-health-care-fraud/): A Pennsylvania doctor, was sentenced to 14 years for health care fraud, prescribing unnecessary drugs, and concealing $1.2 million, with over $2 million in restitution ordered.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,310](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1310/): Here are the key events on day 1,310 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Microsoft cuts Israeli military’s access to some cloud computing, AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/microsoft-cuts-israeli-militarys-access-to-some-cloud-computing-ai/): Microsoft said Israel’s use of Azure to store data obtained through mass surveillance of Palestinians violated its terms
- [Trump In Trouble: First Legal Case Filed Over Deadly DC Midair Crash, Trump Govt in Spotlight | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-in-trouble-first-legal-case-filed-over-deadly-dc-midair-crash-trump-govt-in-spotlight-4k/): The Trump administration faces its first legal challenge following the tragic midair crash in Washington, DC, which claimed multiple lives. The lawsuit alleges government negligence and seeks accountability for the deadly incident that has shaken the nation. This case puts intense scrutiny on the administration’s handling of aviation safety and crisis management. Trump n18oc_world News18 […]
- ['It’s Time To Stop Now': Trump Says He Will Not Allow Israel To Annex West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/its-time-to-stop-now-trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-to-annex-west-bank/): Trump declared he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, opposing far-right demands amid rising calls for a two-state solution.
- [Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-israel-to-annex-occupied-west-bank/): Donald Trump ruling out Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank will have repercussions for Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir Meet Trump, Hold Closed-Door Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-army-chief-asim-munir-meet-trump-hold-closed-door-talks/): Donald Trump met Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir at the White House, praising them as great leaders amid trade deals and ongoing discussions on the Israel Hamas war in Gaza.
- ['There Are Costs For Standing Up To Trump': Ex-FBI Chief Says He Is 'Innocent' After Indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/there-are-costs-for-standing-up-to-trump-ex-fbi-chief-says-he-is-innocent-after-indictment/): James Comey, indicted on two counts, declares innocence, expresses heartbreak for DOJ, and urges faith in the federal judicial system after opposing Trump.
- [Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/ex-fbi-director-comey-says-he-is-innocent-after-us-court-indictment/): Former FBI Director James Comey is a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump and testified against him in 2020.
- [UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/un-chief-top-diplomats-plead-for-support-for-unrwa-amid-gaza-crisis/): At the UN General Assembly, Jordan, Brazil and Spain highlight the ‘vital’ role of the agency for Palestinian refugees.
- [Donald Trump Announces 100% Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Drugs From October 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/donald-trump-announces-100-tariff-on-imported-pharmaceutical-drugs-from-october-1/): Donald Trump announced that from October 1, 2025, all imported branded or patented drugs will face a 100% tariff unless manufacturers are building plants in the US.
- ['Kashmir A Direct Issue Between India, Pakistan': US Official Says Trump 'Open To Help' If Asked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/kashmir-a-direct-issue-between-india-pakistan-us-official-says-trump-open-to-help-if-asked/): The official said that while President Trump has “enough crises on his hands,” he would be willing to assist on Kashmir issue if specifically requested by both sides
- [Former FBI Director James Comey In Two Cases As Trump Targets Critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/former-fbi-director-james-comey-in-two-cases-as-trump-targets-critics/): James Comey was indicted for false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice over his handling of the Russia probe, marking a major move by US Justice Department.
- [17 Killed Amid Prison Clash In Ecuador, Toll Likely To Rise: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/17-killed-amid-prison-clash-in-ecuador-toll-likely-to-rise-police/): A deadly clash at Esmeraldas prison in Ecuador between Los Tiguerones and rival gangs left at least 17 dead, following recent violence in Machala prison
- [EU chief slams Russian aggression that ‘threatens every nation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/eu-chief-slams-russian-aggression-that-threatens-every-nation/): European Council President Antonio Costa denounced Russian aggression and pushed for Ukraine’s right to sovereignty.
- [Palestinian Authority’s Abbas forced to deliver UNGA address via video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/palestinian-authoritys-abbas-forced-to-deliver-unga-address-via-video/): The Palestinian Authority’s Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via video because the US denied him a visa.
- [Sudan PM urges end to ‘political’ chemical weapons sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/sudan-pm-urges-end-to-political-chemical-weapons-sanctions/): Sudan’s transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris told the 80th UNGA Sudan’s civil war has killed 150,000 people.
- [US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-defence-secretary-summons-military-leaders-to-virginia-mystery-meeting/): The reason for the meeting, set for next Tuesday, remains unclear, with Trump dismissing concerns as not ‘a big deal’.
- [India-Bhutan’s First Rail Link Fast-Tracked With 'Special Railway Project' Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/india-bhutans-first-rail-link-fast-tracked-with-special-railway-project-status/): In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan, and the two nations agreed on the rail links between them with two new lines – Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse
- [Dallas Shooting Accused Left ‘Anti-Ice’ Notes But Wasn’t Part Of Any Group: Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/dallas-shooting-accused-left-anti-ice-notes-but-wasnt-part-of-any-group-officials/): Authorities said the suspect’s words were “definitively anti-Ice” but there were no evidence that the suspect was a member of any specific group or entity
- [Amazon to pay $2.5bn for allegedly duping millions to sign up for Prime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/amazon-to-pay-2-5bn-for-allegedly-duping-millions-to-sign-up-for-prime/): While a win for consumers and the FTC, the settlement is relatively painless for Amazon which makes $2.5bn in 33 hours.
- [Trump officials rally global leaders for restrictions on asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-officials-rally-global-leaders-for-restrictions-on-asylum-seekers/): At the UN, a representative from the US State Department has called on other countries to tighten their asylum systems.
- [EU chief backs two-state solution, calls Gaza a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/eu-chief-backs-two-state-solution-calls-gaza-a-humanitarian-catastrophe/): European Council President Antonio Costa says the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe.
- [Dominica warns US strikes threaten Caribbean ‘zone of peace’ at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/dominica-warns-us-strikes-threaten-caribbean-zone-of-peace-at-unga/): Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton told the 80th UNGA the Caribbean must remain a “zone of peace.”
- [US President Donald Trump signs order outlining TikTok sale plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/us-president-donald-trump-signs-order-outlining-tiktok-sale-plan/): The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.
- [Trump Signs Executive Order On Deal To Sell TikTok's US Assets To American Investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-signs-executive-order-on-deal-to-sell-tiktoks-us-assets-to-american-investors/): Donald Trump signed an executive order for a TikTok US assets sale to mostly American investors. ByteDance will likely have a stake no greater than 20%.
- [Skull Unearthed In China Points To Earlier Origins Of Modern Humans: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/skull-unearthed-in-china-points-to-earlier-origins-of-modern-humans-study/): The skull was unearthed in China’s Hubei Province in 1990. However, the skull was badly deformed during fossilisation.
- [October 7 Attack Created 'Golden Moment' For Palestinian Cause: Hamas Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/october-7-attack-created-golden-moment-for-palestinian-cause-hamas-official/): Ghazi Hamad called the October 7 Hamas attack a golden moment for the Palestinian cause, denying responsibility for Gaza deaths and rejecting claims of hostage abuse
- [Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/madagascar-imposes-curfew-after-violent-protests-against-water-power-cuts/): Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas as hundreds protest chronic power outages in the island country.
- [Trump's SHOCKING Move: White House Replaces President Biden's Portrait With Image Of An Autopen | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trumps-shocking-move-white-house-replaces-president-bidens-portrait-with-image-of-an-autopen-4k/): The White House has unveiled a new “Presidential Walk of Fame” near the Oval Office, featuring framed portraits of past US presidents. Notably absent is a portrait of President Joe Biden, whose portrait was replaced with an image of an autopen signing his name. President Donald Trump has previously claimed Biden used an autopen to […]
- [Amazon To Pay $2.5 Billion Over Claims Of Tricking Prime Customers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/amazon-to-pay-2-5-billion-over-claims-of-tricking-prime-customers/): Amazon will pay a $2.5 billion settlement to the FTC, including $1.5 billion in refunds to 35 million customers over deceptive Prime subscription practices.
- [Vice President JD Vance Clashes With California Governor Gavin Newsom Over Dallas ICE Shooting | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/vice-president-jd-vance-clashes-with-california-governor-gavin-newsom-over-dallas-ice-shooting-4k/): California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ripped Vice President JD Vance for pointing the finger at the left for political violence, continuing the Trump administration’s blame game in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.Vance — in remarks following a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas that killed an immigrant detainee and […]
- [Starbucks to close underperforming stores in restructuring efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/starbucks-to-close-underperforming-stores-in-restructuring-efforts/): The cuts are expected to lead to hundreds of layoffs.
- [Will Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/will-donald-trumps-plan-for-gaza-work/): The US president has presented a proposal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.
- [Inside the TikTok deal – the politics of the algorithm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/inside-the-tiktok-deal-the-politics-of-the-algorithm/): Trump allies could soon control TikTok’s algorithm. Will US ownership change what users see?
- [Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs to meet India in Asia Cup 2025 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/pakistan-beat-bangladesh-by-11-runs-to-meet-india-in-asia-cup-2025-final/): Bangladesh crumble as Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf take three wickets each in Super Fours match in Dubai.
- [Microsoft Blocks Israel’s Use Of Its Technology For Mass Surveillance Of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/microsoft-blocks-israels-use-of-its-technology-for-mass-surveillance-of-palestinians/): Microsoft blocked Unit 8200 from Azure after reports of Palestinian call surveillance in Gaza and West Bank. Israel denies UN genocide allegations.
- [American-Israeli Citizen Arrested In Israel For Spying For Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/american-israeli-citizen-arrested-in-israel-for-spying-for-iran/): Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli, was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran, sharing info on public figures and locations, and receiving cryptocurrency payments.
- [Trump says ‘we can get it done’ on a Gaza deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-says-we-can-get-it-done-on-a-gaza-deal/): US President Donald Trump says he has to meet with Israeli leaders, but that a deal to end the war in Gaza is close.
- [Haiti warns UNGA of ‘human tragedy at the doorstep of America’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/haiti-warns-unga-of-human-tragedy-at-the-doorstep-of-america/): Haiti’s transitional leader Laurent Saint-Cyr told the 80th UNGA Haiti faces a “modern-day Guernica.”
- [Elon Musk's xAI Sues OpenAI In California, Accuses Rival Of Stealing Trade Secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/elon-musks-xai-sues-openai-in-california-accuses-rival-of-stealing-trade-secrets/): The lawsuit accused OpenAI of engaging in a “deeply troubling pattern” of hiring former xAI employees to gain access to trade secrets related to its AI chatbot Grok.
- [Palestine Ready To Work With Global Leaders For Two-State Peace Plan: President Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/palestine-ready-to-work-with-global-leaders-for-two-state-peace-plan-president-abbas/): Mahmoud Abbas backs France’s two-state peace plan at UNGA, condemns Hamas and Israel’s actions in Gaza, urges global recognition of Palestinian state, and calls for UN membership.
- [Trump shutdown warning: Federal employees could lose jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/trump-shutdown-warning-federal-employees-could-lose-jobs/): The US president warns of mass federal layoffs if funding deal fails amid shutdown battle with Democrats.
- [Four takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with Turkiye’s President Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/four-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-meeting-with-turkiyes-president-erdogan/): The meeting marked Erdogan’s first visit to the White House since 2019, and topics included trade and a Gaza ceasefire.
- [Why have Spain and Italy sent ships to assist the Gaza Sumud flotilla?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/why-have-spain-and-italy-sent-ships-to-assist-the-gaza-sumud-flotilla/): Spanish, Italian decisions to send ships to assist Gaza flotilla sign of increased pro-Palestinian sentiment in Europe.
- [Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/prison-riot-in-ecuador-kills-at-least-17-people/): This is the second deadly prison riot in Ecuador this week.
- [Israel Launches Airstrikes On Yemen's Capital In Response To Drone Attack, 2 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/israel-launches-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-in-response-to-drone-attack-2-killed/): Israel attacked several Houthi-held targets in their latest airstrikes on Sanaa in response to a drone attack that struck Israel’s Eliat city on Wednesday.
- [Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Gets 5-year Jail For Criminal Conspiracy In Libya Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-gets-5-year-jail-for-criminal-conspiracy-in-libya-case/): Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy over alleged funding from Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 campaign
- [India Sends Fresh Aid To Quake-Hit Afghanistan, Relief Reaches Kabul Via Chabahar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/india-sends-fresh-aid-to-quake-hit-afghanistan-relief-reaches-kabul-via-chabahar/): This is the third batch of Indian assistance sent to support those affected by last month’s earthquake in Afghanistan, which killed over 2,200 people
- [Pentagon Chief Summons Hundreds Of US Generals To Virginia For Unusual Meet: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/pentagon-chief-summons-hundreds-of-us-generals-to-virginia-for-unusual-meet-report/): Hundreds of US generals and admirals were ordered to meet Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth in Virginia, sparking speculation.
- [Amid drone attacks, activists confront fear and hope on Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/amid-drone-attacks-activists-confront-fear-and-hope-on-gaza-flotilla/): Global Sumud Flotilla braces for escalating dangers as it approaches Gaza amid drone attacks, Israeli threats.
- [Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo: Forging peace ‘at the negotiating table’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/mozambiques-daniel-chapo-forging-peace-at-the-negotiating-table/): President tells Al Jazeera about his vision for peace, unity and prosperity, in a year of social and political upset.
- [Mozambique at 50: A conversation with President Chapo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/mozambique-at-50-a-conversation-with-president-chapo/): A milestone moment with the country’s youngest leader—reflecting on the past, and looking ahead to what’s next.
- [Russia Running Out Of Fuel? Kremlin Bans Exports After Ukraine Drone Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/russia-running-out-of-fuel-kremlin-bans-exports-after-ukraine-drone-strikes/): Russia extended its fuel export ban amid worsening gasoline and diesel shortages, especially in Crimea.
- [PM Modi Meets Russian Deputy PM At World Food India Event, Discusses Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/pm-modi-meets-russian-deputy-pm-at-world-food-india-event-discusses-bilateral-ties/): The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between India and Russia in key sectors such as agriculture, fertilisers, and food processing
- [Turkey Must Stop Buying Russian Oil, Trump Urges ‘Friend’ Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/turkey-must-stop-buying-russian-oil-trump-urges-friend-erdogan/): Donald Trump urged Recep Tayyip Erdogan to halt Russian oil purchases as the leaders discussed defence deals including F-16s and F-35s.
- [In First Address To Nation, Nepal PM Karki Calls On Citizens To Participate In March 2026 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/in-first-address-to-nation-nepal-pm-karki-calls-on-citizens-to-participate-in-march-2026-polls/): Karki called upon all Nepali citizens to participate in the upcoming elections in March 2026 and said a peaceful environment was needed for free and fair polls.
- [Those Who Act Against Terrorists Serve Humanity At Large: Jaishankar At G20 Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/those-who-act-against-terrorists-serve-humanity-at-large-jaishankar-at-g20-meet/): Dr S Jaishankar emphasized zero tolerance for terrorist activities, stating that combating terrorism serves humanity.
- [Israel is guilty of war crimes, Palestine’s Abbas tells UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/israel-is-guilty-of-war-crimes-palestines-abbas-tells-unga/): While the Palestinian Authority president spoke via videolink, world leaders met without him to discuss the war in Gaza.
- [Abbas decries nearly two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/abbas-decries-nearly-two-years-of-israels-genocide-in-gaza-at-un/): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel’s genocide on Gaza.
- [Israeli strikes pound Yemen’s capital as Houthi leader decries Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/israeli-strikes-pound-yemens-capital-as-houthi-leader-decries-gaza-war/): Israel claims ‘powerful’ Sanaa strikes hit Houthi command sites, killing dozens.
- [‘We will not leave our homeland,’ Palestinian leader tells UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/we-will-not-leave-our-homeland-palestinian-leader-tells-un/): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas vowed at the UNGA that Palestinians will not leave their homeland.
- [Google urges Supreme Court to halt app store injunction in Epic Games suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/google-urges-supreme-court-to-halt-app-store-injunction-in-epic-games-suit/): Epic accuses Google of illegally stifling competition in a lawsuit the gaming company won in 2023.
- [Rights advocates accuse Eswatini of stalling case weighing US deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/rights-advocates-accuse-eswatini-of-stalling-case-weighing-us-deportations/): A scheduled hearing about the four men deported from the US has been delayed after the presiding judge did not appear.
- [Ex-French president Sarkozy gets 5-year jail term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/ex-french-president-sarkozy-gets-5-year-jail-term/): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed for 5 years after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy.
- [Are attacks on ICE officers, facilities in the US rising?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/are-attacks-on-ice-officers-facilities-in-the-us-rising/): A gunman shot at a US immigration facility in Texas, killing one person and injuring two others in the latest incident.
- [China’s Climate Pledge Shows Commitment But Could Have Been More Ambitious, Say Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/chinas-climate-pledge-shows-commitment-but-could-have-been-more-ambitious-say-experts/): According to the experts, China’s climate goals show commitment, while the US, a top historical emitter, backtracks
- [Jaishankar Stresses Self-Reliance, South-South Cooperation Amid Global Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/jaishankar-stresses-self-reliance-south-south-cooperation-amid-global-challenges/): Jaishankar stressed self-reliance, technology, multipolarity, and South-South cooperation as key to tackling global challenges and reshaping trade and development.
- [Palestinian President's Key-Shaped Suit Pin At UN Draws Israeli Ire: 'Unmistakable Symbol'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/25/palestinian-presidents-key-shaped-suit-pin-at-un-draws-israeli-ire-unmistakable-symbol/): For Palestinians, the key represents the loss of homes and homeland in 1948, and the hope of returning
- [BMW Recalls Nearly 200,000 Cars In US Over Fire Risk, Warns Owners To Park Outside Homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/bmw-recalls-nearly-200000-cars-in-us-over-fire-risk-warns-owners-to-park-outside-homes/): Official recall notices will begin going out on November 14 this year after which owners can visit authorised BMW dealerships to get replacements for the flawed starter component
- [EAM S. Jaishankar Hosts Key BRICS Meet in New York | India Pushes Global Peacebuilding Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/eam-s-jaishankar-hosts-key-brics-meet-in-new-york-india-pushes-global-peacebuilding-agenda/): In New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted a crucial BRICS meeting, emphasizing the need for global peacebuilding and stronger cooperation among member nations. The discussions focused on economic growth, regional stability, and collaborative solutions to global challenges. EAM Jaishankar highlighted India’s commitment to promoting peace, development, and sustainable partnerships while urging BRICS nations […]
- [COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/cop30-urged-to-link-climate-justice-with-reparations-for-historical-crimes/): Letter urges UN climate meeting in Brazil to consider costs of climate crisis, colonialism, slavery.
- [Pakistan Defence Minister Caught In Enigma Over Contradictory Claims On Imran Khan's X: 'But You Said...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/pakistan-defence-minister-caught-in-enigma-over-contradictory-claims-on-imran-khans-x-but-you-said/): Khawaja Asif claimed that former Pak PM Imran Khan was operating his Twitter account from inside the Adiala Jail in Pakistan.
- [US to revoke Colombian President’s visa after Gaza protest speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/us-to-revoke-colombian-presidents-visa-after-gaza-protest-speech/): The US says it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who urged US soldiers to disobey Trump.
- [North Korea’s Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/north-koreas-kim-calls-for-sharpening-of-nuclear-shield-and-sword/): Kim Jong Un references ‘new important nuclear strategy’ in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.
- [LIVE: Israel launches series of early attacks on Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/live-israel-launches-series-of-early-attacks-on-palestinians-in-gaza/): Family home hit in war-battered Gaza City, with children among the dead and wounded.
- [Did restrictions on women workers hamper Afghanistan’s earthquake response?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/did-restrictions-on-women-workers-hamper-afghanistans-earthquake-response/): Shortage of female medical staff, aid workers created challenges. But victims say male aid givers often helped them.
- [Trump's Finger-Wag At Melania Sparks Online Storm But Lip Readers Say This Is What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/trumps-finger-wag-at-melania-sparks-online-storm-but-lip-readers-say-this-is-what-happened/): The moment, which was captured through Marine One’s window, quickly fuelled speculation about discord in the couple’s marriage
- [Trump Official Assaulted By 'Deranged Leftist' At UNGA, White House Blames World Body For 'Failure'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/trump-official-assaulted-by-deranged-leftist-at-unga-white-house-blames-world-body-for-failure/): American officials expressed deep anger over the incident
- [Turkiye, group of athletes call on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel’s football team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/turkiye-group-of-athletes-call-on-fifa-uefa-to-ban-israels-football-team/): Pressure is growing on football’s governing bodies to take action against Israel’s national team over the war on Gaza.
- [Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay Urges UNSC Reform, Backs India And Japan For Permanent Seats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/bhutan-pm-tshering-tobgay-urges-unsc-reform-backs-india-and-japan-for-permanent-seats/): Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urges UNSC reform, advocating permanent seats for India and Japan to make the Security Council more representative and effective.
- [Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/elon-musk-peter-thiel-steve-bannon-among-names-in-new-epstein-documents/): One calendar entry, dated December 6, 2014, reads: ‘Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)’.
- [US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over call to ‘disobey’ Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/us-to-revoke-colombian-president-petros-visa-over-call-to-disobey-trump/): The Colombian leader was filmed joining thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters outside UN headquarters in New York.
- [Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/venezuela-foreign-ministry-warns-of-immoral-military-threat-from-us/): Minister says US wants his country’s oil and gas amid reports Washington readying to strike ‘drug targets’ in Venezuela.
- [Bangladeshi Diaspora In US Protests Against Yunus Govt, Alleges Rise In Minority Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/bangladeshi-diaspora-in-us-protests-against-yunus-govt-alleges-rise-in-minority-atrocities/): Protests by Bangladeshi diaspora supporters of Sheikh Hasina erupted outside the UN in New York, accusing interim leader Muhammad Yunus of atrocities against minorities.
- ['Brilliant Work': Trump Lauds FBI Director Kash Patel For James Comey's Indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/brilliant-work-trump-lauds-fbi-director-kash-patel-for-james-comeys-indictment/): Former FBI Director James Comey is accused of making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding back in 2020.
- [5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts China's Gansu, No Casualties Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/5-6-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-chinas-gansu-no-casualties-reported/): A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit China’s Gansu. China Earthquake Administration activated emergency response and rescue operation is underway.
- ['Mark Of Shame': Netanyahu Condemns Palestine Support As Walkout Leaves Empty Chairs At UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/mark-of-shame-netanyahu-condemns-palestine-support-as-walkout-leaves-empty-chairs-at-unga/): Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech was disrupted by mass protests and delegate walkouts as he rejected Palestinian statehood and denied genocide charges.
- ['Absurd Display Of Theatrics': India Slams Pakistan PM For Glorifying Terrorism At UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/absurd-display-of-theatrics-india-slams-pakistan-pm-for-glorifying-terrorism-at-unga/): India rebukes Shehbaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly, with Petal Gahlot accusing Pakistan of glorifying terrorism and spreading falsehoods about Jammu and Kashmir.
- [Gaza Aid Crisis: Doctors Without Borders Forced to Quit Gaza Amid Heavy Israeli Strikes | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/gaza-aid-crisis-doctors-without-borders-forced-to-quit-gaza-amid-heavy-israeli-strikes-4k/): Doctors Without Borders has officially suspended all operations in Gaza due to the escalating violence and intense Israeli airstrikes. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, the aid group cites unsafe conditions and direct threats to its staff and facilities. This development marks a critical blow to medical relief efforts in the region, leaving countless civilians without […]
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,311](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1311/): Here are the key events on day 1,311 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Orders Release Of All Government Records On Amelia Earhart And Her Disappearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/trump-orders-release-of-all-government-records-on-amelia-earhart-and-her-disappearance/): Donald Trump will declassify all US government records on Amelia Earhart, the aviation pioneer who vanished in 1937 with Fred Noonan during her world flight attempt.
- [UN sanctions on Iran set to return after failed delay bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/un-sanctions-on-iran-set-to-return-after-failed-delay-bid/): All UN sanctions on Iran are set to be reimposed on Saturday after a Russian-Chinese bid to delay them failed.
- ['Can Birthright Citizenship Be Ended': President Trump Asks Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/can-birthright-citizenship-be-ended-president-trump-asks-supreme-court/): The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of ending birthright citizenship, challenging the 14th Amendment and a federal judge’s injunction.
- [UN Security Council Blocks China-Russia Resolution On Iran Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/un-security-council-blocks-china-russia-resolution-on-iran-sanctions/): The United Nations Security Council rejected a Russia and China draft to delay Iran sanctions, with the US, UK, and France citing Iran’s nuclear violations
- [Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/moldova-bans-pro-russian-parties-ahead-of-sundays-election/): Moldova election rocked by bans on pro-Russian parties as EU path hangs in balance.
- [At least 60 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ‘finish job’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/at-least-60-palestinians-killed-in-gaza-as-netanyahu-vows-to-finish-job/): Half of the victims on Friday died in Israeli air strikes in Gaza City, while 13 others were killed near GHF aid sites.
- [US Supreme Court Allows President Trump To Withhold $4 Billion In Foreign Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/us-supreme-court-allows-president-trump-to-withhold-4-billion-in-foreign-aid/): The US Supreme Court let Donald Trump freeze $4 billion in foreign aid, sparking dissent from liberal justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
- [US Supreme Court sides with Trump on freezing $4bn in foreign aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/us-supreme-court-sides-with-trump-on-freezing-4bn-in-foreign-aid/): A lower court had previously ordered Trump to disburse the congressionally approved aid before its expiration date.
- [Netanyahu UNGA address sees props, accusations, and protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/netanyahu-unga-address-sees-props-accusations-and-protests/): Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu brought props and angry accusations to the UN General Assembly.
- [Jaishankar Urges BRICS To Work Towards Peacebuilding In Turbulent World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/jaishankar-urges-brics-to-work-towards-peacebuilding-in-turbulent-world/): S Jaishankar hosted BRICS Foreign Ministers in New York, urging peacebuilding and trade cooperation. India will chair BRICS in 2026
- [Omer Bartov on Gaza genocide and Israel’s history of occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/omer-bartov-on-gaza-genocide-and-israels-history-of-occupation/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Omer Bartov about how Israel’s war in Gaza became genocide.
- [Recognising Palestine vs holding Israel accountable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/recognising-palestine-vs-holding-israel-accountable/): French official Pascal Confavreux says the two-state solution has been saved from ‘the moral danger’ it was in.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu's Visit To UNGA Sparks Protests In New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/israeli-pm-netanyahus-visit-to-unga-sparks-protests-in-new-york-city/): Thousands protested in New York City against Israel’s war in Gaza as Netanyahu addressed the UNGA, facing a delegate walkout and global calls to halt conflict.
- [Elon Musk, Trump's Ally Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew Named In Latest Epstein Files Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/elon-musk-trumps-ally-steve-bannon-prince-andrew-named-in-latest-epstein-files-release/): Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew were named in Jeffrey Epstein files as passengers on his jet, with documents also mentioning Bill Gates and Peter Thiel
- [‘Beyond humanity’: Israeli strike devastates Gaza City neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/beyond-humanity-israeli-strike-devastates-gaza-city-neighbourhood/): Hours before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 80th UNGA, Israeli strikes continued to bombard the Gaza Strip.
- [China hails multilateralism, takes digs at US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/china-hails-multilateralism-takes-digs-at-us-tariffs/): Chinese Premier Li Qiang says protectionist measures, including tariffs, are a major cause of global economic stagnancy.
- [Protests, calls for sanctions greet Netanyahu at UN amid Gaza horrors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/protests-calls-for-sanctions-greet-netanyahu-at-un-amid-gaza-horrors/): Israeli prime minister faces protests inside and outside UN General Assembly deepening Israel’s international isolation.
- [Jaishankar Holds Talks With Russian Foreign Minister On Sidelines Of UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/jaishankar-holds-talks-with-russian-foreign-minister-on-sidelines-of-unga/): Earlier in the day, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has asked Russia to release 27 Indian nationals who have reportedly been recruited into the Russian military.
- [India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over on eve of 2025 Asia Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/india-beat-sri-lanka-in-super-over-on-eve-of-2025-asia-cup-final/): India take all the way by Sri Lanka in final Super Fours match before Sunday’s Asia Cup final against Pakistan.
- ["Dangerous Abuse Of Power" Shock Over Indictment Of Trump Critic And Ex FBI Director James Comey |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/dangerous-abuse-of-power-shock-over-indictment-of-trump-critic-and-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-4k/): Former FBI Director James Comey has maintained he is innocent after being charged with making false statements to Congress. President Donald Trump welcomed the indictment against a high-profile figure who has long drawn his ire. Comey is accused of lying to a Senate committee in 2020 about whether he authorised a leak of classified information […]
- [UN Security Council To Vote On Delaying Revival Of Iran Sanctions On Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/un-security-council-to-vote-on-delaying-revival-of-iran-sanctions-on-friday/): To pass a resolution in the 15-member UN Security Council, at least nine votes are needed and no vetoes by either Britain, France or the United States.
- [Assata Shakur, US Black liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/assata-shakur-us-black-liberation-activist-exiled-in-cuba-dies-at-78/): The fugitive revolutionary spent decades in exile after escaping from a US jail in 1979.
- [UN lists 150 firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/un-lists-150-firms-tied-to-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Report exposes global firms profiting from Israel’s unlawful settlement enterprise in the occupied West Bank.
- [Interest rate cut offers hope to Canada’s sluggish housing market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/interest-rate-cut-offers-hope-to-canadas-sluggish-housing-market/): Bank of Canada decision comes as months of slow home sales inched up after uncertainty over US tariffs.
- [U.N. Security Council rejects last-ditch effort to delay Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/u-n-security-council-rejects-last-ditch-effort-to-delay-iran-sanctions/): Security Council votes against delaying reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
- [How Pakistan's State Apparatus Uses Terror Against Own People: Insider Account Of Ex-Soldier | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/how-pakistans-state-apparatus-uses-terror-against-own-people-insider-account-of-ex-soldier-exclusive/): High-profile atrocities, including the 2014 Army Public School (APS) Peshawar massacre where 132 children were killed, were allegedly directed by the Pakistan Army and ISI
- [EU to develop ‘drone wall’ amid regional airspace violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/eu-to-develop-drone-wall-amid-regional-airspace-violations/): Announcement comes after European bloc blamed Russia for violating Polish airspace in drone incursion this month.
- [Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-teams-start-lineups/): Atletico Madrid will look to kick-start their La Liga season in the derby in the Spanish capital’s derby against Real.
- [Indian police arrest Ladakh activist after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/indian-police-arrest-ladakh-activist-after-deadly-protests/): Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained as unrest over autonomy leaves four dead and dozens injured.
- [What’s next for relations between Turkiye and the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/whats-next-for-relations-between-turkiye-and-the-us/): Donald Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Ankara buying F-35 jets during meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- [Malta PM: I can’t bear to see ‘pain and suffering’ of Gaza’s children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/malta-pm-i-cant-bear-to-see-pain-and-suffering-of-gazas-children/): Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela spoke of victims of Israel’s war in Gaza who get medical care in his country.
- [US Immigration Officer Shoves Woman To Floor In Violent Court Confrontation | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/us-immigration-officer-shoves-woman-to-floor-in-violent-court-confrontation-video/): An ICE officer in New York City was relieved of duties after shoving Monica, sparking protests and calls for action from Rep. Dan Goldman over ICE’s aggressive tactics.
- [US Regulator Allows Boeing To Resume Certifying Some New Jets After Deadly Crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/us-regulator-allows-boeing-to-resume-certifying-some-new-jets-after-deadly-crashes/): FAA allows Boeing to certify airworthiness of some new 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner plane.
- [Trump to Give F-35s, Let Turkey Keep Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems if Erdogan Ditches Putin? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-to-give-f-35s-let-turkey-keep-russian-s-400-air-defense-systems-if-erdogan-ditches-putin-4k/): President Donald Trump hinted on September 25 that he may drop a ban on Ankara buying US stealth fighter jets if Turkey stops buying Russian oil. Erdogan was on his first visit to the White House since 2019, the same year Washington barred Turkey’s access to their F-35 fighter jet and imposed sanctions. At the […]
- [Chinese Premier Li Qiang Takes Dig At US, Warns Against Return To 'Cold War Mentality'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/chinese-premier-li-qiang-takes-dig-at-us-warns-against-return-to-cold-war-mentality/): Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday, where he made a veiled criticism of the United States by warning against a return to “Cold War mentality”.
- [Indian-Origin Doctor Gets 14-Year Sentence In US For Massive Health Care Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/indian-origin-doctor-gets-14-year-sentence-in-us-for-massive-health-care-fraud/): Dr Neil K Anand, 48, was ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution and more than $2 million in forfeiture
- [After Ex-FBI Director Comey, Trump Hints At More Political Opponents To Be Prosecuted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/after-ex-fbi-director-comey-trump-hints-at-more-political-opponents-to-be-prosecuted/): Donald Trump predicts more prosecutions of political opponents after James Comey’s indictment, naming Adam Schiff, Letitia James, and George Soros as possible targets
- [Ahmed al-Sharaa’s high-stakes bid to remake Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/ahmed-al-sharaas-high-stakes-bid-to-remake-syria/): Ahmed al-Sharaa is Syria’s first leader at the UN in 60 years – but can he unite a fractured country?
- [Zohran Mamdani Holds Commanding Lead In New York Mayoral Race, Poll Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/zohran-mamdani-holds-commanding-lead-in-new-york-mayoral-race-poll-shows/): Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with 45 percent, ahead of Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa and Eric Adams.
- [Taking Back Our Homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/taking-back-our-homes/): Hotels or homes? Facing a housing crisis, residents of Spain’s tourism hotspots fight to keep their communities alive.
- [Russia to Build 4 Iran Nuke Plants, Netanyahu Boasts Of "Devastating" Strikes In UN Speech | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/russia-to-build-4-iran-nuke-plants-netanyahu-boasts-of-devastating-strikes-in-un-speech-4k/): Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in the Islamic republic, Iranian state media reported Friday (Sept. 26), just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran.”A deal for the construction of four nuclear power plants with a value of $25 billion in Sirik, Hormozgan […]
- ['Unverified And Propaganda': Indian Govt Sources Reject Shehbaz Sharif's UNGA Claims | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/unverified-and-propaganda-indian-govt-sources-reject-shehbaz-sharifs-unga-claims-exclusive/): The Pakistan Prime Minister used the platform to accuse India of violating international law and launching an act of aggression in May
- [Netanyahu Slams Recognition Of Palestinian State, Says Move Will Encourage More Attacks On Jews | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/netanyahu-slams-recognition-of-palestinian-state-says-move-will-encourage-more-attacks-on-jews-4k/): Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised several Western countries that this week recognised a Palestinian state. “You didn’t do something right. You did something wrong, horribly wrong,” he said, arguing the move would spur further attacks on Jews and “innocent people everywhere”. Netanyahu claimed Palestinian statehood would reward groups such as Hamas – even though […]
- [Fake IDs, Blackmail With Explicit Videos: Interpol Nabs 260 In Africa For Sextortion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/fake-ids-blackmail-with-explicit-videos-interpol-nabs-260-in-africa-for-sextortion/): The suspects are accused of running online romance and sextortion scams that targeted over 1,400 victims and caused losses of nearly USD 2.8 million
- [Trump Says Gaza Deal Close, Promises Hostage Release: 'It's Going To End War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trump-says-gaza-deal-close-promises-hostage-release-its-going-to-end-war/): Donald Trump announced a possible Gaza deal to free hostages and end the Israel-Hamas war.
- [India Calls Erdogan's UN Remarks On Kashmir 'Unwarranted', Reiterates No Third Party Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/india-calls-erdogans-un-remarks-on-kashmir-unwarranted-reiterates-no-third-party-role/): The government reaffirmed that Kashmir is a strictly bilateral issue between India and Pakistan, and there is no role for any third party
- [Netanyahu tells UN that Israel must ‘finish job’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/netanyahu-tells-un-that-israel-must-finish-job-in-gaza/): The Israeli leader rails against critics and denounces Western allies for recognising Palestine in fiery UN address.
- ["Leaders Who Publicly Condemn Us, Privately Thank Us," Netanyahu's Bombshell Claim At UNGA | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/leaders-who-publicly-condemn-us-privately-thank-us-netanyahus-bombshell-claim-at-unga-4k/): Traditional Israeli allies have become increasingly critical as the war on Gaza has stretched on, with the UK, France, Australia and Canada among those recently announcing recognition of a Palestinian state. During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed these nations and said “You know deep down that Israel, […]
- [At UN, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Raises Indus Waters Treaty, Repeats Trump's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/at-un-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-raises-indus-waters-treaty-repeats-trumps-claim/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA warned violation of Indus Waters Treaty is an act of war.
- [Cuomo wants to be New York City’s next mayor. Will his plans help the city?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/cuomo-wants-to-be-new-york-citys-next-mayor-will-his-plans-help-the-city/): Former New York state governor trails Zohran Mamdani in the polls as he pitches a more centrist economic policy.
- [Netanyahu faces diplomatic isolation at UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/netanyahu-faces-diplomatic-isolation-at-un-general-assembly/): UN delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the podium at the UN General Assembly.
- [Israeli Forces Take Control Of Gazans' Phones To Livestream Netanyahu’s UN Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/israeli-forces-take-control-of-gazans-phones-to-livestream-netanyahus-un-speech/): Calling it an “unprecedented operation”, the announcement was made through the official Prime Minister of Israel account on X
- [Slovak constitutional change promotes anti-LGBTQ ‘national identity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/slovak-constitutional-change-promotes-anti-lgbtq-national-identity/): The constitutional amendment states that male and female will be the only recognised genders in the country.
- [Tehran, Moscow Ink $25 Billion Deal To Build Four 1,255 MW Nuclear Plants In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/tehran-moscow-ink-25-billion-deal-to-build-four-1255-mw-nuclear-plants-in-iran/): Currently, Iran operates only one nuclear power plant, located in Bushehr in the south, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts
- [EU Countries, Ukraine Hold Talks On 'Drone Wall' To Counter Growing Russian Incursions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/eu-countries-ukraine-hold-talks-on-drone-wall-to-counter-growing-russian-incursions/): Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine took part in the discussions to discuss the growing threat from Russian incursions.
- [How An Ancient Crushed Skull In China Could Change A Lot About Human Family Tree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/how-an-ancient-crushed-skull-in-china-could-change-a-lot-about-human-family-tree/): The Yunxian 2 skull from Hubei links Denisovans and Dragon Man, suggesting a complex human split in East Asia over 1 million years ago.
- [Delegates Stage Walkout, Snub Israeli PM Netanyahu’s UN Address | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/delegates-stage-walkout-snub-israeli-pm-netanyahus-un-address-video/): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech sparks delegate walkout amid global criticism of Israel’s Gaza war.
- [16 ICE Detainee Deaths Reported Since January Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/16-ice-detainee-deaths-reported-since-january-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): According to research by a migration data scientist based in Maryland, there has been a rise in deaths of detainees following the crackdown by the Trump administration.
- [Abu Dhabi Royal Family To Buy Stake In TikTok's US Business After Trump's Order: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/abu-dhabi-royal-family-to-buy-stake-in-tiktoks-us-business-after-trumps-order-report/): MGX, a fund chaired by the UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is expected to take a 15% stake and gain a seat on the board when TikTok US is finalised.
- [Pressed On Cross-Border Terror At UN, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Says: 'We're Defeating Them'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/pressed-on-cross-border-terror-at-un-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-says-were-defeating-them/): Shehbaz Sharif can be seen walking into the UN building when a reporter asks him, “When is Pakistan going to end cross-border terrorism?”
- [UK To Mandate Digital ID For All Employees As Part Of Efforts To Tackle Illegal Migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/uk-to-mandate-digital-id-for-all-employees-as-part-of-efforts-to-tackle-illegal-migration/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new digital ID scheme would make it tougher to work in the UK illegally and offer “countless benefits” to citizens.
- [In Landmark Ruling, China Rape Survivor's Ordeal Recognised As 'Industrial Injury'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/in-landmark-ruling-china-rape-survivors-ordeal-recognised-as-industrial-injury/): The landmark ruling has drawn widespread public attention and is being seen as a major step in acknowledging workplace-related trauma
- [‘Crushed Hamas, Hammered Houthis, Crippled Hezbollah’: Netanyahu’s Defiant Speech At UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/crushed-hamas-hammered-houthis-crippled-hezbollah-netanyahus-defiant-speech-at-un/): Netanyahu at UNGA warned of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and highlighted Israeli strikes on Hamas, Houthis and Hezbollah,.
- [Behind the multibillion-dollar world of gaming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/behind-the-multibillion-dollar-world-of-gaming/): We explore the multibillion-dollar world of gaming and e-sports.
- [Iran and Russia sign $25bn nuclear plant deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/iran-and-russia-sign-25bn-nuclear-plant-deal/): Rosatom has agreed to build new reactors with total capacity of 5GW in the southern Hormozgan province.
- [“Military-style injuries” seen on Gaza civilians unlike any other war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/military-style-injuries-seen-on-gaza-civilians-unlike-any-other-war/): Dr Mukesh Kapila says a report suggests Israeli soldiers are treating Gaza civilians as if they were military opponents.
- [China Wants Everyone On Internet To Stay Happy All The Time. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/china-wants-everyone-on-internet-to-stay-happy-all-the-time-heres-why/): China launches a two-month campaign to curb negative sentiments online as economic woes rise.
- [Tony Blair In Talks To Lead US-Backed Post-War Transitional Authority In Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/tony-blair-in-talks-to-lead-us-backed-post-war-transitional-authority-in-gaza-report/): According to report, the proposal would see Blair head a body supported by the UN and Gulf countries, with the goal of eventually handing control back to the Palestinian people
- [More Drone Disruptions In Denmark After EU Chief Says Shooting Down Russia Jets 'On The Table' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/more-drone-disruptions-in-denmark-after-eu-chief-says-shooting-down-russia-jets-on-the-table-4k/): Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused NATO and the EU of using Ukraine to wage a “real war” against Moscow, Reuters reported. He made the remarks at a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting at the UN, just two days after US President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance on Russia. Meanwhile, Trump said he expects Turkey […]
- [UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/uk-court-throws-out-kneecap-terror-charge-quoting-technicality/): Irish rapper was charged over displaying Hezbollah flag during a London concert last year.
- [Why has Microsoft cut Israel off from some of its services?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/why-has-microsoft-cut-israel-off-from-some-of-its-services/): Move follows news investigation in August revealing Israel was using Microsoft’s services to spy on Palestinians.
- [Mozambique: 500 years of struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/mozambique-500-years-of-struggle/): “We, as Mozambicans at the beginning, chose to achieve our independence through diplomatic means.”
- [Risk Or Riks? First Or Sirst? Pakistan Defence Minister Fumbles During UN Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/risk-or-riks-first-or-sirst-pakistan-defence-minister-fumbles-during-un-speech/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif fumbles during UNSC AI Innovation Dialogue, sparking viral reactions online.
- [UK's Keir Starmer To Visit India In October At PM Modi's Invitation, His First Trip As PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/uks-keir-starmer-to-visit-india-in-october-at-pm-modis-invitation-his-first-trip-as-pm/): This would be British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first visit to India, more than two months after the two countries signed a historic Free Trade Agreement.
- [Trump’s latest 100 percent tariff on pharmaceuticals: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/trumps-latest-100-percent-tariff-on-pharmaceuticals-what-we-know/): The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.
- [Eurovision to vote on Israeli participation in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/eurovision-to-vote-on-israeli-participation-in-november/): Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.
- [Idris Hausler reads the story of a Palestinian father in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/idris-hausler-reads-the-story-of-a-palestinian-father-in-gaza/): US filmmaker Idris Hausler narrates the story of Nahidh Abdelsalam, a Palestinian father in Gaza.
- [Demonstrators From Both End of Spectrum Stir Outside Bibi’s NY Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/26/demonstrators-from-both-end-of-spectrum-stir-outside-bibis-ny-hotel/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ["In Danger" Hamas Loses Contact With 2 Captives as Bibi's Hostage Czar Flags "Death Penalty" Vote|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/in-danger-hamas-loses-contact-with-2-captives-as-bibis-hostage-czar-flags-death-penalty-vote4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trapped In Well With Snakes, Woman Clings To Wall For 54 Hours Before Rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/trapped-in-well-with-snakes-woman-clings-to-wall-for-54-hours-before-rescue/): Qin, a 48-year-old Chinese woman, survived 54 hours in a Quanzhou well battling exhaustion, mosquitoes, and water snakes before being rescued.
- [Multiple people injured in shooting at Mormon church in Michigan: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/multiple-people-injured-in-shooting-at-mormon-church-in-michigan-police/): Local police say the shooter is down and the church, located in the Grand Blanc Township, is on fire.
- [UK’s governing Labour party holds annual conference amid far-right surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/uks-governing-labour-party-holds-annual-conference-amid-far-right-surge/): The UK PM, who faces a potential leadership challenge, has also faced criticism over his policy on Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Pakistan Uses Rare Earth Minerals As Diplomatic Lever In White House Meeting With Trump | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/pakistan-uses-rare-earth-minerals-as-diplomatic-lever-in-white-house-meeting-with-trump-exclusive/): According to top intelligence inputs, Munir briefed Trump on Pakistan’s potential in rare earths and critical minerals, a sector vital for US
- [Israeli Jets Wipe Out Gaza Clans For Refusing To Spy on Hamas? Arab Nations Slam “Aggression” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/israeli-jets-wipe-out-gaza-clans-for-refusing-to-spy-on-hamas-arab-nations-slam-aggression-4k/): The Israeli Defence Forces on Sept. 27 posted a video on X showing what it said was an air strike on “terrorists” in Gaza CityThe video shows two people covering their bodies with blankets while digging what seemed like a hole in the ground, before a bomb is dropped on themThe text accompanying the video […]
- [Nepal Gen Z Unrest: Probe Panel Seeks Foreign Travel Ban On Ex-PM Oli, Key Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/nepal-gen-z-unrest-probe-panel-seeks-foreign-travel-ban-on-ex-pm-oli-key-officials/): The recommendations follow the violent youth-led protests that erupted over corruption allegations and a controversial social-media ban
- [Several Injured After Shooting At Michigan Church; Suspect Dead, Building On Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/several-injured-after-shooting-at-michigan-church-suspect-dead-building-on-fire-video/): An unidentified man reportedly opened fire on people at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
- [Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives in danger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/hamas-tells-israel-to-cease-gaza-city-attacks-as-captives-lives-in-danger/): Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.
- [UN sanctions “exacerbate” Iran’s economic situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/un-sanctions-exacerbate-irans-economic-situation/): “Countries like China, Russia or others who have been opposing the process [of imposing sanctions].”
- [Denmark bans drone flights after latest drone sightings at military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/denmark-bans-drone-flights-after-latest-drone-sightings-at-military-bases/): Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.
- [After war with Israel, how is Lebanon’s Hezbollah regrouping?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/after-war-with-israel-how-is-lebanons-hezbollah-regrouping/): Hezbollah is reportedly regrouping but analysts say it is pursuing different avenues, not military might against Israel.
- [Heavy Russian drone attack kills at least four in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/heavy-russian-drone-attack-kills-at-least-four-in-ukraines-capital-kyiv/): Russia has launched a heavy attack on Ukraine with hundreds of kamikaze drones hitting residential buildings in Kyiv.
- [Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/week-in-pictures-from-a-typhoon-in-asia-to-missile-strikes-in-kyiv/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [The Italian people made us smile in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/the-italian-people-made-us-smile-in-gaza/): The mass mobilisation for Palestine across Italy echoed in Gaza. We are truly grateful.
- [Here’s what happened in Gaza while world’s focus was on UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/heres-what-happened-in-gaza-while-worlds-focus-was-on-un-general-assembly/): As world leaders talked about acting against Israel at the UN General Assembly over 360 Palestinians in Gaza were killed
- ['Will Get It Done': Trump Signals 'Something Special' Amid Gaza Ceasefire Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/will-get-it-done-trump-signals-something-special-amid-gaza-ceasefire-plan/): Donald Trump’s comments came days after he claimed that negotiators were close to finalising an agreement that would secure the release of hostages in Gaza.
- [‘All eyes on Gaza’ as Germany sees largest pro-Palestine protest to date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/all-eyes-on-gaza-as-germany-sees-largest-pro-palestine-protest-to-date/): As many as 100,000 people in Berlin rallied in support of Palestinians in what was Germany’s largest Gaza protest yet.
- [Sanctions on Iran have been a spectacular strategic failure for the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/sanctions-on-iran-have-been-a-spectacular-strategic-failure-for-the-west/): Sanctions have destroyed the Iranian middle class – the very driver of stability and moderation.
- [Palestinian man searches for child as Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/palestinian-man-searches-for-child-as-al-jazeera-reports-from-gaza-hospital/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili was reporting from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital when a Palestinian father rushed
- [Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/why-is-the-divisive-tony-blair-now-touted-for-post-gaza-war-interim-role/): The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
- [Iran’s parliament condemns ‘illegal’ sanctions over its nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/irans-parliament-condemns-illegal-sanctions-over-its-nuclear-programme/): Iran’s parliament has condemned what it calls ‘illegal’ sanctions that the United Nations has now reimposed on Tehran.
- [PSG to play 2025 Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/psg-to-play-2025-intercontinental-cup-final-in-qatar/): UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17.
- [Crowd crush kills dozens in India at political rally for Tamil actor Vijay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/crowd-crush-kills-dozens-in-india-at-political-rally-for-tamil-actor-vijay/): A crowd crush at a campaign rally for popular actor-turned-politician Vijay has killed at least 39 people in Karur.
- [Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/seychelles-to-hold-rerun-presidential-election-as-no-candidate-secures-50/): The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held. 
- [Tens of thousands rally in Berlin against German support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-berlin-against-german-support-for-israel/): More than 100,000 people protest in Berlin, urging a German policy change on Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Livestreamed brutal murder of three young women sparks outrage in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/livestreamed-brutal-murder-of-three-young-women-sparks-outrage-in-argentina/): Thousands are demanding justice after a suspected drug gang livestreamed on Instagram the torture and killing
- [For autistic children, Israel’s war on Gaza brings acute suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/for-autistic-children-israels-war-on-gaza-brings-acute-suffering/): Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, faces peril amid Israeli bombardment and displacement.
- [What Is 'Clog The Toilet'? Campaign Launched To Block Indian H-1B Holders From Flying Back To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/what-is-clog-the-toilet-campaign-launched-to-block-indian-h-1b-holders-from-flying-back-to-us/): Users of the right-wing forum 4chan booked flights without paying in a bid to keep Indian H-1B workers from returning to the US in a prank dubbed as ‘Operation Clog The Toilet’
- [Russian Drones Sear Kyiv as 500 Drones Wreak Havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/russian-drones-sear-kyiv-as-500-drones-wreak-havoc/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir Show Trump Rare Earth Minerals During White House Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/pakistans-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-show-trump-rare-earth-minerals-during-white-house-meet/): Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif presented rare earth minerals to Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to boost Pakistan-US ties.
- [Nepal celebrates historic cricket win over former champions West Indies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/nepal-celebrates-historic-cricket-win-over-former-champions-west-indies/): Nepal beat the West Indies by 19 runs in the first of their three T20I matches in Sharjah, spurring wild celebrations.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/live-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-final/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news coverage, before our full text commentary stream of the final.
- [Iranians fear more economic pain, war as UN sanctions snapback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/iranians-fear-more-economic-pain-war-as-un-sanctions-snapback/): After about a decade, Iran is again subject to UN sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran.
- [Crowd crush at political rally in southern India kills 39 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/crowd-crush-at-political-rally-in-southern-india-kills-39-people/): Crush at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu kills 39 people, including eight children; 40 others injured.
- [Ulberg dominates Reyes with first-round KO at UFC Fight Night in Perth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/ulberg-dominates-reyes-with-first-round-ko-at-ufc-fight-night-in-perth/): Carlos Ulberg dropped Dominick Reyes in the opening round for his ninth straight win at UFC Fight Night in Australia.
- [What Does Donald Trump's 21-Point Peace Plan For Gaza Entail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/what-does-donald-trumps-21-point-peace-plan-for-gaza-entail/): The Trump administration has unveiled the plan to Arab countries but neither Hamas nor Israel has committed to the proposal.
- [Moldova holds parliamentary elections hit by claims of Russian interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/moldova-holds-parliamentary-elections-hit-by-claims-of-russian-interference/): Most polls project the governing pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity in the lead.
- [Marc Marquez wins 2025 MotoGP world championship at Japanese Grand Prix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/marc-marquez-wins-2025-motogp-world-championship-at-japanese-grand-prix/): The 32-year-old won his first MotoGP riders’ title since 2019 after finishing second to Francesco Bagnaia at Motegi.
- [Hundreds of thousands evacuate as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Bualoi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/hundreds-of-thousands-evacuate-as-vietnam-braces-for-typhoon-bualoi/): Three fishermen are reported missing after their vessels sank off the coast of Quang Tri province.
- [Saudi FM condemns Israel’s war on Gaza and attack on Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/saudi-fm-condemns-israels-war-on-gaza-and-attack-on-qatar/): Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, speaking at the UN General Assembly, condemned Israel’s war on
- [Russian FM vows ‘decisive response’ if attacked by the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/russian-fm-vows-decisive-response-if-attacked-by-the-west/): Russia’s FM warned NATO at the UNGA that any aggression against Russia would be met with a ‘decisive response’.
- [Poland briefly closes airspace as NATO increases presence in the Baltic Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/poland-briefly-closes-airspace-as-nato-increases-presence-in-the-baltic-sea/): Denmark reports new drone incursions, while neighbouring Norway says it is investigating two drone sightings.
- [LIVE: Israeli attacks follow displaced Gaza people, 8 killed in Nuseirat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/live-israeli-attacks-follow-displaced-gaza-people-8-killed-in-nuseirat/): Israeli forces are destroying infrastructure and neighbourhoods, restricting access for medical teams.
- [Major Russian drone, missile attack hits Kyiv, causing casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/major-russian-drone-missile-attack-hits-kyiv-causing-casualties/): Media reports and independent monitor describe the latest strikes on Ukraine as ‘one of the heaviest’ since war began.
- [Trump’s Commerce Secy Says India, Brazil Must ‘React Correctly’ To US: ‘Need To Fix Some Countries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/trumps-commerce-secy-says-india-brazil-must-react-correctly-to-us-need-to-fix-some-countries/): US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that India and Brazil “must open their markets”.
- [2 Women, 1 Minor Murdered During Livestream On Instagram By Drug Traffickers In Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/2-women-1-minor-murdered-during-livestream-on-instagram-by-drug-traffickers-in-argentina/): The brutal murder was livestreamed on Instagram and 45 members of a private account watched it, the officials said.
- [Israeli team out of top Italian cycling race over Gaza war protest concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/israeli-team-out-of-top-italian-cycling-race-over-gaza-war-protest-concerns/): Italian race organiser says there is high possibility of race disruption due to participation of Israeli team.
- [‘Menace To World’: India Blasts Pakistan At UNGA, Says Its Terror Fingerprints Visible Globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/menace-to-world-india-blasts-pakistan-at-unga-says-its-terror-fingerprints-visible-globally/): Srinivas’ remarks sparked reactions from Pakistani diplomats, giving the impression he called Pakistan the “home of terror,” though no country was named.
- [Thousands protest livestreamed murder of 2 women, young girl in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/thousands-protest-livestreamed-murder-of-2-women-young-girl-in-argentina/): Drug gang suspected in torture and murder of two young women, and a 15-year-old girl, in crime that shocks Argentina.
- ["National Suicide" Bibi Slams Europe Over Palestine Statehood, Blares UNGA Address in Gaza By... |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/national-suicide-bibi-slams-europe-over-palestine-statehood-blares-unga-address-in-gaza-by-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on Sept. 26 that he was holding intensive talks with Middle Eastern nations on a Gaza ceasefire-hostage dealTaking to Truth Social, Trump added Hamas and Israel were aware of the discussions, which he said would continue as long as required 0:00 INTRO 1:15 US UNVEILS 21-POINT GAZA PLAN, AMNESTY FOR […]
- [From Crypto To Rare Earth Minerals: Will Pakistan Cosying Up To US, Upset 'Iron Brother' China? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/from-crypto-to-rare-earth-minerals-will-pakistan-cosying-up-to-us-upset-iron-brother-china-4k/): When Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump at the White House this week, he was carrying with him a promise unlike any that his predecessors have taken to such meetings. For several years, Pakistan’s primary strategic value to the United States was its role as a security partner, first during the […]
- [Elon Musk Says He Never Went On Epstein’s Island After Name Appears On List: ‘I Refused’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/elon-musk-says-he-never-went-on-epsteins-island-after-name-appears-on-list-i-refused/): Elon Musk also lashed out at the media for running stories that he felt were misleading and were claiming he visited the island where late financier Jeffrey Epstein abused women.
- [North Carolina Mass Shooting: Gunman Opens Fire At Restaurant From Boat, Multiple Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/north-carolina-mass-shooting-gunman-opens-fire-at-restaurant-from-boat-multiple-dead/): An active shooter fired from a boat near American Fish Company in North Carolina, killing three and injuring others. The gunman escaped by boat and remains at large.
- ["Didn't Mean Anything" Trump Fumes At Putin, Will He Blame Europe For Ukraine War Failure? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/didnt-mean-anything-trump-fumes-at-putin-will-he-blame-europe-for-ukraine-war-failure-4k/): Earlier this wek, US President Donald Trump reversed himself on one of the key foreign policy issues of his presidency. He abandoned his insistence that Ukraine give up land to strike a peace deal with Russia. Instead, President Trump said that Ukraine, with the support of Europe, was “in a position to fight and WIN […]
- [India Has ‘Self-Respect’, Says Lavrov As Russia Plans Putin’s December Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/india-has-self-respect-says-lavrov-as-russia-plans-putins-december-visit/): Sergey Lavrov, while speaking to Indian news media outlets on the sidelines of the UNGA, said that New Delhi has self-respect when discussing tariffs and energy trade.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,312](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1312/): Here are the key events on day 1,312 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Malaysia’s Mahathir at 100: Israel’s genocide in Gaza will not be forgotten](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/malaysias-mahathir-at-100-israels-genocide-in-gaza-will-not-be-forgotten/): Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says Israel ‘did not learn anything’ from its experience of genocide by the Nazis.
- [One year after killing of leader Nasrallah, Hezbollah says no to disarming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/one-year-after-killing-of-leader-nasrallah-hezbollah-says-no-to-disarming/): The Lebanese government has backed plans to disarm Hezbollah, which was badly weakened by its latest war with Israel.
- [Trump orders deployment of troops to US city of Portland and ICE facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/trump-orders-deployment-of-troops-to-us-city-of-portland-and-ice-facilities/): The city’s Democratic mayor says there is no need for the US president to send federal forces.
- [Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/native-americans-condemn-pentagon-move-to-preserve-wounded-knee-medals/): The Battle of Wounded Knee, also known as the Wounded Knee Massacre, took place in South Dakota in 1890.
- [Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/nearly-half-of-gaza-war-deaths-reported-in-areas-israel-called-safe/): Hospitals have also shut down in Gaza City as Israeli attacks escalate. 
- [Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by the West, says Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/russia-will-give-decisive-response-if-provoked-by-the-west-says-lavrov/): The Russian foreign minister made the comment in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.
- [What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/whats-behind-microsofts-canceling-of-some-services-to-israels-military/): An investigation found that Israel spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft’s technology.
- [India vs Pakistan: Attention must return to cricket in Asia Cup 2025 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/india-vs-pakistan-attention-must-return-to-cricket-in-asia-cup-2025-final/): As India and Pakistan meet in the final, cricket players and fans are urged to let the bat and ball do the talking.
- [At least 31 dead, over 50 injured at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/at-least-31-dead-over-50-injured-at-indian-actor-politician-vijays-rally/): Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.
- [UNGA Erupts In Applause After Jaishankar Calls Out Pakistan On Terrorism | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/unga-erupts-in-applause-after-jaishankar-calls-out-pakistan-on-terrorism-watch/): S Jaishankar’s address underscored India’s long-standing concern over state-backed terror rising from across the country’s western border
- [Jaishankar Hammers Pakistan At UNGA, Calls It 'Epicentre Of Terrorism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/jaishankar-hammers-pakistan-at-unga-calls-it-epicentre-of-terrorism/): Dr Jaishankar did not mince words, linking Pakistan to the recent barbarity of the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025
- [‘Has UN Lived Up To Expectations?’: Jaishankar Says Progress On Global Goals Presents A ‘Sorry Picture’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/has-un-lived-up-to-expectations-jaishankar-says-progress-on-global-goals-presents-a-sorry-picture/): Jaishankar said the world must critically assess whether the UN has lived up to expectations amid intensifying conflicts, economic disruptions, and climate concerns
- [“Disobey Trump” US Revokes Colombian President's Visa Over 'Reckless, Incendiary' Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/disobey-trump-us-revokes-colombian-presidents-visa-over-reckless-incendiary-remarks/): The US State Department said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa over his “reckless and incendiary actions”n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Fact check: Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s speech at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/fact-check-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahus-speech-at-unga/): Netanyahu faces diplomatic isolation at UN General Assembly.
- [Atletico thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in thrilling derby as Alvarez grabs brace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/atletico-thrash-real-madrid-5-2-in-thrilling-derby-as-alvarez-grabs-brace/): Julian Alvarez scores twice as Atletico came from behind to inflict a first defeat of the season on city rivals Real.
- [Israel’s justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/israels-justification-for-gaza-hospital-attack-false-reuters-probe-finds/): Israel falsely claimed a Hamas camera was the target of a deadly strike that killed 22 people, including journalists.
- [Canada Pitches For US H-1B Talent After Prohibitive Fee Hike: What This Means For India's Tech Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/canada-pitches-for-us-h-1b-talent-after-prohibitive-fee-hike-what-this-means-for-indias-tech-workers/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly acknowledged this window of opportunity
- [The world recognises Palestine, yet it treats the Palestinians as stateless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/the-world-recognises-palestine-yet-it-treats-the-palestinians-as-stateless/): The story of a Palestinian refugee stuck in ICE detention is a tragic illustration of this absurdity.
- [The way Netanyahu laid out his agenda at the UN “haunts us”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/the-way-netanyahu-laid-out-his-agenda-at-the-un-haunts-us/): “It’s either displacement or death in Gaza City or it’s displacement and death in al-Mawasi.”
- ['We Will Bring Back...': KP Oli Slams Nepal's 'Publicity' Govt, Hints At Political Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/we-will-bring-back-kp-oli-slams-nepals-publicity-govt-hints-at-political-return/): KP Oli made his first public appearance in Bhaktapur following the violent Gen-Z-led protests earlier this month that led to the collapse of his government in Nepal.
- [Iran slams ‘illegal’ vote as UN reimposes decade-old sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/iran-slams-illegal-vote-as-un-reimposes-decade-old-sanctions/): The UN has reimposed sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were lifted as part of the nuclear deal called the JCPOA.
- [ICE officer slams woman to the ground at immigration court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/ice-officer-slams-woman-to-the-ground-at-immigration-court/): An ICE officer has been placed on leave after video emerged of him forcefully shoving an Ecuadorian woman to the ground.
- [Denmark reports new drone sightings overnight at military sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/denmark-reports-new-drone-sightings-overnight-at-military-sites/): Unidentified drones seen at several places, including the biggest army base, after a slew of earlier sightings.
- [Unidentified Drones Spotted Over Denmark’s Largest Military Base Amid Fears Of Hybrid Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/unidentified-drones-spotted-over-denmarks-largest-military-base-amid-fears-of-hybrid-attack/): According to an official, neither the officials knew where the drone came from, nor did they take it down.
- [Russia Equipping, Training China's Airborne Battalion, Show Leaked Documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/russia-equipping-training-chinas-airborne-battalion-show-leaked-documents/): Leaked documents verified by a British think tank show that Russia had agreed to sell military equipment to China in 2023 and train their air battalion.
- [Khawaja Asif's Viral Interview Exposes Pakistan's Civil-Military Power Imbalance: Intel Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/khawaja-asifs-viral-interview-exposes-pakistans-civil-military-power-imbalance-intel-sources-to-news18/): The exchange underscores the pervasive nature of the Pakistan military’s shadow over elected leadership
- ['GPT-5 Already Smarter Than Me': Sam Altman Says AI May Automate 40% Of Work Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/gpt-5-already-smarter-than-me-sam-altman-says-ai-may-automate-40-of-work-soon/): Sam Altman predicts AI like GPT-5 may soon surpass human intelligence, while urging adaptability and ethical alignment.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final – Build-up, team news, reactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/live-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-final-build-up-team-news-reactions/): Follow our live build-up to the Asia Cup 2025 final with talking points, player reactions and news conference updates.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/live-atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Atletico host bitter rivals Real Madrid.
- ['Old Men Afraid Of Death': Barack Obama's Veiled Dig At Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/old-men-afraid-of-death-barack-obamas-veiled-dig-at-donald-trump/): Obama said 80% of the world’s problems involve old men putting their names on everything, in comments that are seen as a veiled dig at Donald Trump
- [Boeing To Pay $50,000 In Settlement Over Suicide Of Quality Control Manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/boeing-to-pay-50000-in-settlement-over-suicide-of-quality-control-manager/): Barnett had alleged that Boeing retaliated against him, raising safety concerns about its aircraft manufacturing practices.
- [Palestinian statehood: Recognition amidst erasure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/palestinian-statehood-recognition-amidst-erasure/): When symbolism trumps substance: Western states rush to recognise Palestine while arming Israel.
- [China Not Worried About Islamabad’s 'Flirtation' With Washington, Says Pak Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/china-not-worried-about-islamabads-flirtation-with-washington-says-pak-defence-minister/): Asif further described Pakistan’s dealings with Washington as transactional, also stressing that despite these engagements, China remains Pakistan’s closest partner.
- [Iran “still willing to talk” to US but Trump wants isolation or war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/iran-still-willing-to-talk-to-us-but-trump-wants-isolation-or-war/): As sanctions return on Iran, Adam Weinstein of Quincy Institute says Tehran has shown commitment to diplomacy.
- [India vs Pakistan – 2025 Asia Cup final: Start time, teams, stream, tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/india-vs-pakistan-2025-asia-cup-final-start-time-teams-stream-tickets/): Holders India meet Pakistan for the first time in the final of an Asia Cup tournament with tensions running high.
- [Iraq resumes Kurdish oil exports to Turkiye after two-and-a-half-year halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/iraq-resumes-kurdish-oil-exports-to-turkiye-after-two-and-a-half-year-halt/): Control over lucrative exports was a major point of contention between Baghdad and Kurdistan region.
- [Nepal’s Sudan Gurung – an exclusive interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/nepals-sudan-gurung-an-exclusive-interview/): ‘We will win the election’ – Nepal’s Gen Z protest leader Sudan Gurung talks to Start Here.
- [Nepal protest leader says he will run in upcoming elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/nepal-protest-leader-says-he-will-run-in-upcoming-elections/): Sudan Gurung, who rose to prominence in this month’s protests, tells Al Jazeera he will run in March polls.
- [Israeli attack hits near Al Jazeera crew filming in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/israeli-attack-hits-near-al-jazeera-crew-filming-in-gaza/): Women and children were seen screaming after an Israeli attack on the al-Shati refugee camp near Gaza City.
- [Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/iran-recalls-envoys-to-uk-france-germany-as-un-sanctions-reimposed/): The E3 countries triggered the mechanism one month ago to reimpose sanctions, which come into effect on Sunday.
- ['Did My Duty': Man Confesses On TV To Killing, Burying His Parents At Their New York Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/did-my-duty-man-confesses-on-tv-to-killing-burying-his-parents-at-their-new-york-home/): Lorenz Kraus confessed on CBS6 to suffocating his parents, Franz and Theresia Kraus, in Albany eight years ago. Police found their bodies amid a Social Security fraud probe.
- [US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/us-actress-jennifer-lawrence-calls-out-gaza-genocide/): American actress Jennifer Lawrence says the situation in Gaza is “no less than a genocide”.
- [Jaishankar Hosts BRICS Foreign Ministers In New York, Urges UN Security Council Reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/27/jaishankar-hosts-brics-foreign-ministers-in-new-york-urges-un-security-council-reform/): Jaishankar hosted BRICS Foreign Ministers in New York, urging UN reforms, multilateralism, and trade cooperation.He also led IBSA and India-CELAC meetings with global counterparts.
- [Trump 'Very Confident' Of Gaza Peace Deal As He Hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-very-confident-of-gaza-peace-deal-as-he-hosts-israeli-pm-netanyahu/): Donald Trump said he was “very confident” of reaching a deal on Gaza, while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House
- [Jaishankar Meets Canadian Minister Anita Anand, Calls Envoy Appointments ‘Welcome Step’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/jaishankar-meets-canadian-minister-anita-anand-calls-envoy-appointments-welcome-step/): Jaishankar described the meeting as positive and welcomed the recent appointment of High Commissioners as an important step in rebuilding ties
- [Vessel Set Ablaze In Gulf Of Aden After Missile Strike, Houthis' Involvement Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/vessel-set-ablaze-in-gulf-of-aden-after-missile-strike-houthis-involvement-suspected/): Soon after the incident, a ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden, witnessing ‘a splash and smoke’ in the distance.
- [Bangladesh Home Adviser Makes Bizarre Claim, Alleges India Instigated Khagrachhari Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/bangladesh-home-adviser-makes-bizarre-claim-alleges-india-instigated-khagrachhari-unrest/): On Sunday, clashes broke out between the indigenous tribes and the Bengali settler community, resulting in at least three deaths
- [White House official claims gunman in Michigan attack ‘hated’ Mormons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/white-house-official-claims-gunman-in-michigan-attack-hated-mormons/): Authorities say they are still searching for a motive in shooting and fire that killed at least four people at a church.
- [Moldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/moldova-election-results-who-won-and-did-the-diaspora-play-a-role/): Election was tense amid pro-EU government’s fight to join the bloc and move further away from Russia.
- [ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, tickets, India vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/icc-womens-world-cup-2025-teams-schedule-tickets-india-vs-pakistan/): From tournament format to venues and top players to watch, here’s Al Jazeera’s guide to the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
- [Xi Jinping Pressuring Trump Admin To ‘Declare Opposition To Taiwan Independence’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/xi-jinping-pressuring-trump-admin-to-declare-opposition-to-taiwan-independence-report/): US officials said declaring opposition to Taiwanese independence is one of in the “long list of asks from the Chinese side under consideration”.
- [Entrepreneur Sophia Choudry Racially Abused By Children On London Train: 'Heartbroken...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/entrepreneur-sophia-choudry-racially-abused-by-children-on-london-train-heartbroken/): Choudry said she was especially hurt by how other adult passengers reacted — some ignored her, and one even replied, “so what?”
- [US ArabCon 2025 highlights Palestinian liberation amid Gaza crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/us-arabcon-2025-highlights-palestinian-liberation-amid-gaza-crisis/): This year’s ArabCon convention for Arab Americans centred on the Palestinian solidarity movement.
- [Why is the UK introducing digital IDs – and why are they so controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/why-is-the-uk-introducing-digital-ids-and-why-are-they-so-controversial/): Keir Starmer’s digital ID proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups over privacy concerns.
- [Video: Tel Aviv beach features Trump-Netanyahu art display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/video-tel-aviv-beach-features-trump-netanyahu-art-display/): An installation on a Tel Aviv beach depicts US President Donald Trump and Israel’s PM Netanyahu to call an end the war.
- [Iraqi man convicted for trafficking people to fight for Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/iraqi-man-convicted-for-trafficking-people-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine/): The man formed groups that were sent off to fight for money or in hopes of eventually getting to Europe.
- [Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts UK finance minister’s speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pro-palestinian-protester-interrupts-uk-finance-ministers-speech/): UK minister Rachel Reeves was interrupted by a protester holding a Palestinian flag during her speech
- [India's Free Trade Deal With Europe To Take Effect From October 1, Says Piyush Goyal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/indias-free-trade-deal-with-europe-to-take-effect-from-october-1-says-piyush-goyal/): Goyal said the deal, which was finalised in March 2024, marks another major step in India’s global trade strategy
- [Can Taiwan Beat China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’? Lai Eyes Rafales Amid J-20 Scare? Xi ‘To Offer Trump…’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/can-taiwan-beat-chinas-mighty-dragon-lai-eyes-rafales-amid-j-20-scare-xi-to-offer-trump-4k/): Taiwan is reportedly considering acquiring French Rafale fighter jets as its fleet of Mirage 2000s nears the end of its operational life. The CEO of Dassault Aviation, which manufactures the multirole jets, has confirmed Taiwan’s interest in acquiring the Rafale fighter jet, reported The EurAsian Times. Eric Trappier, however, emphasised that any such sale would […]
- [Canada Lists Lawrence Bishnoi Gang As Terrorist Group: 'They Engage In Murder, Terror'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/canada-lists-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-as-terrorist-group-they-engage-in-murder-terror/): Canada said the gang had met the legal definition of a terrorist group, adding that its activities “target specific communities to create a climate of fear and intimidation”
- [Donald Trump Announces 100% Tariffs On Movies Made Outside US: 'Our Business Has Been Stolen...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/donald-trump-announces-100-tariffs-on-movies-made-outside-us-our-business-has-been-stolen/): Donald Trump equated the deterioration of the American filmmaking business to a candy being stolen from a toddler in his social media post.
- [At Least Two Dead, Several Injured In PoK As Pakistan Clamps Down On Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/at-least-two-dead-several-injured-in-pok-as-pakistan-clamps-down-on-protesters/): Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters in Muzaffarabad, killing at least two and injuring 22. Protests erupted in Dadyal and other Pakistan-occupied Kashmir areas.
- [UK Finance Minister's Speech Interrupted By Pro-Palestine Protester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/uk-finance-ministers-speech-interrupted-by-pro-palestine-protester/): UK finance minister heckled by protester holding a Palestinian flag during her speech at the Labour party conference in Liverpool n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Al Jazeera follows forced displacement journeys from Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/al-jazeera-follows-forced-displacement-journeys-from-gaza-city/): Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud followed the route of displaced families in Gaza struggling to find a place of refuge.
- [Pro-Palestine activist interrupts UK minister speech at Labour conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pro-palestine-activist-interrupts-uk-minister-speech-at-labour-conference/): The protester disrupts Rachel Reeves’ speech to demand the government end ‘complicity’ in the war in Gaza.
- [Why is former UK PM Tony Blair tipped to govern post-war Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/why-is-former-uk-pm-tony-blair-tipped-to-govern-post-war-gaza/): Former British PM Tony Blair, who helped lead the 2003 invasion of Iraq, has reportedly been tipped to govern Gaza.
- [Why did India refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy after beating Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/why-did-india-refuse-to-accept-the-asia-cup-trophy-after-beating-pakistan/): The Indian team refused to accept the trophy because it was to be presented by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
- [Humanitarian workers live an “unbearable reality” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/humanitarian-workers-live-an-unbearable-reality-in-gaza/): “We have been able to establish temporary learning spaces”
- [Will Eric Adams Dropping Out Of New York Mayoral Race Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Chances?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/will-eric-adams-dropping-out-of-new-york-mayoral-race-boost-zohran-mamdanis-chances/): New York Mayor Eric Adams while abandoning his reelection bid said the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold funding hurt his bid to mount a fight against Mamdani.
- ['Appeasing Pakistan': Why Desis Are Upset Over Kash Patel-Asim Munir Handshake At White House Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/appeasing-pakistan-why-desis-are-upset-over-kash-patel-asim-munir-handshake-at-white-house-meet/): According to official photos, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and FBI director Kash Patel posed when PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump met on September 25
- [From Scientists To Dozens Of AI Experts: Why US' Brightest Minds Are Heading To China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/from-scientists-to-dozens-of-ai-experts-why-us-brightest-minds-are-heading-to-china/): At least 85 prominent scientists working in the US have moved full-time to Chinese research institutions since early 2024
- [I have decided to stay in Gaza City as Israel seeks to wipe it out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/i-have-decided-to-stay-in-gaza-city-as-israel-seeks-to-wipe-it-out/): I know the horror of being besieged and bombed, but I will not leave. I reject the slow death of forced displacement.
- [UK police arrest Palestine Action protesters outside conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/uk-police-arrest-palestine-action-protesters-outside-conference/): Dozens of supporters of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestine activist group proscribed as a terrorist organisation
- [How much extra power would a government shutdown give Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/how-much-extra-power-would-a-government-shutdown-give-trump/): Trump could use executive power to reshape federal agencies and force layoffs during a shutdown, experts say.
- [Trial opens for ex-Mali PM jailed by military rulers over ‘solidarity’ post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trial-opens-for-ex-mali-pm-jailed-by-military-rulers-over-solidarity-post/): General Goita has secured a five-year term as president for himself, and elections are postponed indefinitely in Mali.
- [Video: Several dead as Typhoon Bualoi displaces thousands in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/video-several-dead-as-typhoon-bualoi-displaces-thousands-in-vietnam/): Thousands of residents were still being evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi made landfall sooner than forecast.
- [King Charles May Not Invite Prince Andrew, Linked To Epstein Files, To Christmas This Year: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/king-charles-may-not-invite-prince-andrew-linked-to-epstein-files-to-christmas-this-year-report/): Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have been informed that King Charles will not be looking to invite them to spend Christmas with the royal family this year.
- [PoK In Lockdown, All Roads Shut, Internet Services Suspended: Exclusive On The Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pok-in-lockdown-all-roads-shut-internet-services-suspended-exclusive-on-the-protests/): “There is a complete communication blackout. The Pakistan administration has shut down cellular and internet services in PoK. All WiFi, 2-G communication is blocked,” said sources
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif: ‘I Discuss All Key National and International Issues With Gen. Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-i-discuss-all-key-national-and-international-issues-with-gen-munir/): In a major admission, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms he regularly consults with Army Chief General Asim Munir on both domestic and foreign matters. The statement raises fresh debate on civil-military relations in Pakistan. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pakistan Military's Blue-Eyed Boy, Asim Munir’s Frontman: Decoding Mohsin Naqvi | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pakistan-militarys-blue-eyed-boy-asim-munirs-frontman-decoding-mohsin-naqvi-exclusive/): Without any background in sports administration, Naqvi was appointed chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and under his leadership, the country’s cricket fortunes nosedived
- [US Planning To Conduct Airstrikes Inside Venezuela To Target Drug Smugglers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/us-planning-to-conduct-airstrikes-inside-venezuela-to-target-drug-smugglers-report/): The airstrikes, where drug traffickers inside Venezuela will be targeted, could begin within weeks.
- [How to ‘fake’ food in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/how-to-fake-food-in-gaza/): The author’s family has turned what meagre foods are available in Gaza into ‘fakes’ of things they are used to eating.
- [Several killed as US shooter attacks Mormon church and sets it on fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/several-killed-as-us-shooter-attacks-mormon-church-and-sets-it-on-fire/): A gunman opens fire at Mormon church in Michigan during Sunday service, then sets building ablaze.
- [Thailand’s new PM vows to tackle Cambodia border conflict, economic woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/thailands-new-pm-vows-to-tackle-cambodia-border-conflict-economic-woes/): Tensions over border disputes had escalated in July during a five-day conflict between the neighbouring countries.
- [Russian attacks keep “pushing the limits” of NATO countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/russian-attacks-keep-pushing-the-limits-of-nato-countries/): “Russia has no intention of ending this war.”
- [Train Travel From India To Bhutan Soon As Cross-Border Rail Plan Gets Green Signal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/train-travel-from-india-to-bhutan-soon-as-cross-border-rail-plan-gets-green-signal/): India and Bhutan have agreed to develop two cross-border railway connections, one linking Banarhat to Samtse, and another connecting Kokrajhar to Gelephu.
- ['Like Any Sovereign Country...': Russia Threatens Retaliation If Planes Downed In Its Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/like-any-sovereign-country-russia-threatens-retaliation-if-planes-downed-in-its-airspace/): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia will react to any airspace violation or related incident like any “sovereign nation” would.
- [Is The US Government On The Verge Of Shutting Down? Here's What Happens If It Does](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/is-the-us-government-on-the-verge-of-shutting-down-heres-what-happens-if-it-does/): With Congress gridlocked and the 30 September deadline hours away, a shutdown could furlough hundreds of thousands of workers, halt key services & jolt the world’s largest economy
- [After Khawaja Asif, Sharif Exposes Pakistan's Hybrid Regime With Asim Munir At Helm | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/after-khawaja-asif-sharif-exposes-pakistans-hybrid-regime-with-asim-munir-at-helm-exclusive/): The confession highlights the hybrid nature of Pakistan’s political system, where the civilian leadership, despite holding office, remains subordinated to the military
- [World News Live Updates: Guinea to Hold First Post-Coup Presidential Election on December 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/world-news-live-updates-guinea-to-hold-first-post-coup-presidential-election-on-december-28/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Al Jazeera reporter films Israeli strike on building in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/al-jazeera-reporter-films-israeli-strike-on-building-in-gaza-city/): Ibrahim al-Khalili filmed the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building behind him in Gaza City.
- [Iran Executes 'One Of Most Important Spies For Israel' Amid Espionage Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/iran-executes-one-of-most-important-spies-for-israel-amid-espionage-crackdown/): Iran executed Bahman Choubi-asl for spying for Israel’s Mossad, with at least 10 similar executions recently amid ongoing Iran-Israel tensions.
- [Stowaway Found Dead Inside Landing Gear Of An American Airlines Flight, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/stowaway-found-dead-inside-landing-gear-of-an-american-airlines-flight-probe-on/): A stowaway was found dead on Sunday morning inside the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines flight. Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, are investigating the case.
- [PM Modi invokes conflict with Pakistan after India’s Asia Cup cricket win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pm-modi-invokes-conflict-with-pakistan-after-indias-asia-cup-cricket-win/): Indian leader controversially refers to the politically-charged win as an extension of ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [Peruvian Gen Z protesters March Through Lima, Clash With Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/peruvian-gen-z-protesters-march-through-lima-clash-with-police/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Cowboys, Packers battle to NFL’s first tie since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/cowboys-packers-battle-to-nfls-first-tie-since-2022/): Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers played out a rare match tie on Sunday Night Football at AT&T Stadium.
- [Trump to meet Netanyahu as ending Israel’s Gaza war reaches pressure point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-to-meet-netanyahu-as-ending-israels-gaza-war-reaches-pressure-point/): Netanyahu is keeping together an uncompromising coalition, but it is holding amid takeover of Gaza, occupied West Bank.
- [Michigan church shooting: What we know about suspect Thomas Jacob Sanford](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/michigan-church-shooting-what-we-know-about-suspect-thomas-jacob-sanford/): Sanford, 40, served as a US Marine from 2004 to 2008, including a deployment to al-Fallujah, Iraq.
- [China Opens World’s Tallest Bridge, Cuts Travel Time To 2 Minutes From 2 Hours | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/china-opens-worlds-tallest-bridge-cuts-travel-time-to-2-minutes-from-2-hours-video/): 2,890 meters long, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, is built 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou’s mountainous terrain.
- [Peru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/perus-gen-z-rallies-against-president-boluarte/): Protests in Peru leave 19 people injured as outrage spreads over corruption, pensions, and rising organised crime.
- [Several dead, missing, as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/several-dead-missing-as-typhoon-bualoi-makes-landfall-in-vietnam/): In advance of the typhoon’s landfall, the government had evacuated more than 28,500 people.
- [US citizen Amir Amiri freed by Taliban following Qatari mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/us-citizen-amir-amiri-freed-by-taliban-following-qatari-mediation/): An American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan since December has been released through Qatari mediation.
- [Europe hold off US to win golf’s Ryder Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/europe-hold-off-us-to-win-golfs-ryder-cup-2025/): Europe held on to beat the United States 15-13 on a nail-biting final day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, New York.
- [Drone Footage ‘Shows’ Blaze Raging At Michigan’s Mormon Church After Shooting, Arson Attack | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/drone-footage-shows-blaze-raging-at-michigans-mormon-church-after-shooting-arson-attack-us/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Mohsin Naqvi, Under Fire Over Asia Cup Trophy Row, Responds To PM Modi's Op Sindoor Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/mohsin-naqvi-under-fire-over-asia-cup-trophy-row-responds-to-pm-modis-op-sindoor-post/): As India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, he accused India of “dragging war into sport” after PM Modi likened the final win to ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [Russian “Shadow Fleet” Launching Drones Over European Cities, Zelensly Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/russian-shadow-fleet-launching-drones-over-european-cities-zelensly-says/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Explained | UK’s Mandatory Digital ID: What It Is, How It Will Work, And Who Is Exempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/explained-uks-mandatory-digital-id-what-it-is-how-it-will-work-and-who-is-exempt/): Keir Starmer has confirmed that only those with digital IDs will be able to work in Britain. The plan is being pitched as a tool to curb illegal working & strengthen border control
- [Namibia deploys army to fight fire in one of Africa’s largest reserves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/namibia-deploys-army-to-fight-fire-in-one-of-africas-largest-reserves/): The fire has burned through one-third of Etosha National Park, home to the endangered black rhinoceros.
- [Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election hit by Russian interference claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/moldovas-pro-eu-party-wins-election-hit-by-russian-interference-claims/): The governing party decisively victorious in parliamentary election widely viewed as a choice between Europe and Russia.
- [Iran hangs ‘one of the most important’ spies for Israel in latest execution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/iran-hangs-one-of-the-most-important-spies-for-israel-in-latest-execution/): Iran’s Mizan news agency reports that Bahman Choobiasl was accused of meeting officials from Israel’s Mossad agency.
- [Trump-Sharif-Munir Meet: Decoding Pakistan's Rare Earth Minerals Diplomacy With US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-sharif-munir-meet-decoding-pakistans-rare-earth-minerals-diplomacy-with-us-exclusive/): Known for valuing flashy optics and tangible deals, Trump was shown something he could see, hold, and potentially boast about.
- [3 Killed As Violence Erupts In Bangladesh Hills After Tribal Girl’s Alleged Gang Rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/3-killed-as-violence-erupts-in-bangladesh-hills-after-tribal-girls-alleged-gang-rape/): Violence in Khagrachhari, Bangladesh, after the alleged gang rape of a tribal girl left three dead and dozens injured. Authorities enforced Section 144 as unrest spread.
- [LIVE: Israel keeps pummelling Gaza ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/live-israel-keeps-pummelling-gaza-ahead-of-trump-netanyahu-meeting/): Israel is continuing its intense bombardment of Gaza City with more attacks carried out across the enclave since dawn.
- [Hong Kong activist Nathan Law says he was denied entry to Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/hong-kong-activist-nathan-law-says-he-was-denied-entry-to-singapore/): Pro-democracy campaign says he held a valid visa and was given no reason for the refusal.
- [Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase: Why is Trump desperate to take it back?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/afghanistans-bagram-airbase-why-is-trump-desperate-to-take-it-back/): It would allow the US to again project power in the region, with China close by. But taking it back won’t be easy.
- [Trump to meet Republican, Democratic leaders as US gov’t shutdown looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-to-meet-republican-democratic-leaders-as-us-govt-shutdown-looms/): The US government faces a partial shutdown from Wednesday unless Republicans and Democrats can agree on a spending bill.
- [US Wolf Point Shooting: ‘Active Shooter’ Alert Issued, Shelter-in-Place Ordered As Police Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/us-wolf-point-shooting-active-shooter-alert-issued-shelter-in-place-ordered-as-police-respond/): As of late Sunday night, details about the suspect or possible casualties had not been released.
- [Who Was Thomas Jacob Sanford? Decorated US Marine Behind The Michigan Church Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/who-was-thomas-jacob-sanford-decorated-us-marine-behind-the-michigan-church-shooting/): At least four people lost their lives and eight others were injured in the attack.
- [Trump to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Oregon as state leaders sue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-to-deploy-200-national-guard-troops-to-oregon-as-state-leaders-sue/): The Democrat-run state is challenging Trump’s authority to deploy soldiers to what he has called ‘war ravaged Portland’.
- [Former Nepal PM Oli Denies Fleeing Country, Vows To Continue Political Fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/former-nepal-pm-oli-denies-fleeing-country-vows-to-continue-political-fight/): Former Nepal PM Oli denies fleeing the country, accuses Sushila Karki govt of illegitimacy and targeting opponents. Oli vows to fight politically amid Gen Z protests.
- ['Will Take No Nonsense': Donald Trump On Border Patrolling In Chicago Amid Immigration Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/will-take-no-nonsense-donald-trump-on-border-patrolling-in-chicago-amid-immigration-protests/): Donald Trump deployed armed federal agents in Chicago, citing the need to protect ICE facilities. He later said the patrol will “take no nonsense”.
- [China and North Korea agree to resist ‘hegemony’, Foreign Ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/china-and-north-korea-agree-to-resist-hegemony-foreign-ministry-says/): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.
- [Gaza and Palestine were dominant themes at UN. Will it make a difference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/gaza-and-palestine-were-dominant-themes-at-un-will-it-make-a-difference/): Experts and diplomats say without concrete action to hold Israel accountable, rhetoric alone will not save Palestinians.
- [‘Cruel joke’: How Indian H-1B dreams are crash landing after Trump fee hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/cruel-joke-how-indian-h-1b-dreams-are-crash-landing-after-trump-fee-hike/): Thousands of young Indians have mapped their adult lives with the aim of moving to the US, plans that now lie in tatters
- [Cancer Deaths Could Rise By 75% In Next 25 Years, New Cases Estimated To Increase By 61%: Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/cancer-deaths-could-rise-by-75-in-next-25-years-new-cases-estimated-to-increase-by-61-study/): The study mentioned that over 40 per cent of deaths due to cancer around the world are linked to 44 risk factors including tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and high blood sugar.
- [‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/its-about-time-trump-says-he-will-join-gathering-of-us-military-leaders/): Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
- [‘Horrific’: Israel bombs hospitals, residential towers amid Gaza onslaught](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/horrific-israel-bombs-hospitals-residential-towers-amid-gaza-onslaught/): The Israeli military targets hospitals and multistorey buildings as it intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,313](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1313/): Here are the key events on day 1,313 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/hezbollah-a-legitimate-political-party-within-lebanon-us-envoy-says/): Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult.
- [Moldova’s pro-EU party takes lead in election as vote counting under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/moldovas-pro-eu-party-takes-lead-in-election-as-vote-counting-under-way/): Moldovans await the results of a closely-watched parliamentary election, amid claims of Russian interference.
- [What’s the fallout from the latest UN sanctions on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/whats-the-fallout-from-the-latest-un-sanctions-on-iran/): The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
- [India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in controversy-hit Asia Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/india-defeat-pakistan-by-five-wickets-in-controversy-hit-asia-cup-final/): Varma hits 69 not out as India chase 146 after coming into bat at 10-2 in a dramatic end to the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
- [Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/taliban-releases-us-citizen-amir-amiri-after-qatari-mediation/): Amiri is the fifth US citizen held by the Taliban government in Afghanistan to be freed this year.
- [Hegseth Summons Hundreds Of Senior Military Officers To Virginia For Highly Unusual Meeting | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/hegseth-summons-hundreds-of-senior-military-officers-to-virginia-for-highly-unusual-meeting-4k/): Hundreds of US generals and admirals around the globe have been called to Virginia for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The meeting is expected to be held at the military installation in Quantico, Virginia. Speculation is rife about whether the meeting will involve a group physical fitness test, or receiving a briefing on […]
- [Dutch PM Schoof: On Gaza, Israel and a collapsed coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/dutch-pm-schoof-on-gaza-israel-and-a-collapsed-coalition/): The Netherlands’ outgoing leader, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed.
- [The Truth About Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/the-truth-about-netanyahus-unga-speech/): A fiery UNGA speech by Netanyahu drew walkouts, applause, and protests. Here’s our look at the facts around his speech.
- [New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he won’t seek re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-says-he-wont-seek-re-election/): Adams drops out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- [North Carolina Shooting: Suspect Arrested After 3 Killed, 5 Injured In Restaurant Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/north-carolina-shooting-suspect-arrested-after-3-killed-5-injured-in-restaurant-attack/): Authorities identified the suspect as Nigel Max Edge, who faces three counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted first-degree murder
- [Over 7,000 Inmates Who Escaped During Nepal Gen-Z Protests Return To Prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/over-7000-inmates-who-escaped-during-nepal-gen-z-protests-return-to-prisons/): A total of 14,558 prisoners had escaped the detention centres across the country during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9.
- [Nearly 100,000 Troops Deployed, 4 Airports Shut As Vietnam Braces For Typhoon Bualoi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/nearly-100000-troops-deployed-4-airports-shut-as-vietnam-braces-for-typhoon-bualoi/): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the “highest level of readiness” as the storm entered Vietnamese waters
- [Massive Civilian Protests Set To Rock PoK; Islamabad Deploys Troops, Shuts Internet | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/massive-civilian-protests-set-to-rock-pok-islamabad-deploys-troops-shuts-internet-exclusive/): Sources said that subsidies and local governance are the immediate triggers; the protests reflect decades of simmering resentment over Islamabad’s policies.
- ['Another Targeted Attack On Christians': Donald Trump On Michigan Church Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/another-targeted-attack-on-christians-donald-trump-on-michigan-church-shooting/): Several people were injured after a man rammed his vehicle into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan and opened fire, while causing a fire.
- [US Plumber Finds Decomposed Human Skull While Mowing Lawn: 'Looked Like A Dried Cantaloupe'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/28/us-plumber-finds-decomposed-human-skull-while-mowing-lawn-looked-like-a-dried-cantaloupe/): Walter Stephens, a plumber from Texas, accidentally stumbled upon a decomposed human skull while mowing the lawn. Police found additional remains at the site.
- [Palestinians in Gaza react to Trump plan on ending Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/palestinians-in-gaza-react-to-trump-plan-on-ending-israels-war/): Palestinians in Gaza have been reacting to US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to bring an end to the war on Gaza.
- [Barron Trump Shuts Down 'Fortress' Trump Tower Floor For Date: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/barron-trump-shuts-down-fortress-trump-tower-floor-for-date-report/): Barron Trump shut down a Trump Tower floor for a date, it was reported.
- [‘Disappointed And Saddened’: UK Envoy On Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/disappointed-and-saddened-uk-envoy-on-vandalism-of-gandhi-statue-in-london/): UK High Commissioner Lindy Cameron condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square.
- [Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/afghanistan-imposes-internet-blackout-what-has-the-effect-been-so-far/): Telecommunications down after Taliban authorities cut fibre-optic connections in several provinces to prevent ‘vice’.
- [Why is the US government on the brink of a shutdown? What will it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/why-is-the-us-government-on-the-brink-of-a-shutdown-what-will-it-mean/): A US government shutdown could result in layoffs of federal workers.
- [Why does misinformation spread faster than truth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/why-does-misinformation-spread-faster-than-truth/): We examine how online misinformation spreads and the efforts to stop it.
- [25 years since the killing of Muhammad al-Durrah in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/25-years-since-the-killing-of-muhammad-al-durrah-in-gaza/): It’s been 25 years since video of Israel’s killing of Palestinian boy Muhammad al-Durrah was seen around the world.
- [Ukrainian diver with alleged links to Nord Stream attack detained in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/ukrainian-diver-with-alleged-links-to-nord-stream-attack-detained-in-poland/): The diver, identified as Volodymyr Z, held for 2022 explosions that largely severed Russian gas supplies to Europe.
- [Key takeaways from US President Trump’s ‘Gaza peace plan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/key-takeaways-from-us-president-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they agree on a new Gaza peace deal.
- [‘Watch Me Undress’: Woman Strips To Bikini At US School Meet Over Anti-Transgender Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/watch-me-undress-woman-strips-to-bikini-at-us-school-meet-over-anti-transgender-policy/): The woman protested at the school meeting by stripping to a bikini, objecting to transgender locker room policy.
- [Trump Gives Hamas ‘3-4 Days’ To Respond To Gaza Peace Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-gives-hamas-3-4-days-to-respond-to-gaza-peace-proposal/): Donald Trump gave a three to four day deadline for Hamas after unveiling the 20-point Gaza peace plan.
- [Khalistanis Behind Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue In London, Pannun Aide Executed Attack: Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/khalistanis-behind-vandalism-of-gandhi-statue-in-london-pannun-aide-executed-attack-intel-sources/): Sources said the attack was deliberately executed before October 2 – the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi – by UK-based Babbar Khalsa International leader Paramjit Singh Pamma
- [Qatar ‘optimistic’ about Trump’s Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/qatar-optimistic-about-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Qatar says that it is ‘truly optimistic’ about US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
- [UK polls suggest Starmer is deeply unpopular. Can he survive another year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/uk-polls-suggest-starmer-is-deeply-unpopular-can-he-survive-another-year/): Having led Labour to victory last year, the premier is struggling to build trust with his voters.
- [Barcelona vs PSG: UEFA Champions League – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/barcelona-vs-psg-uefa-champions-league-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): The two most decorated teams of the last European season meet in a Champions League Matchday 2 showdown in Spain.
- [China Detains Student Activist Who Backed Tibetan Rights, Held Since July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/china-detains-student-activist-who-backed-tibetan-rights-held-since-july/): Zhang was arrested on July 31 in the southwestern province of Yunnan, while visiting China from France, where she had been studying
- [Gen Z protests across Morocco over World Cup spending and reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/gen-z-protests-across-morocco-over-world-cup-spending-and-reforms/): Hundreds of young Moroccans staged rare anti-government protests across major cities, demanding state money to be spent
- [Turkiye to join Gaza mediation talks in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/turkiye-to-join-gaza-mediation-talks-in-doha-qatars-foreign-ministry-says/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hailed Trump for his efforts to broker ceasefire and “halting the bloodshed’.
- [Hamas Reviewing Trump's New Gaza Plan As Netanyahu Backs Ceasefire With Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/hamas-reviewing-trumps-new-gaza-plan-as-netanyahu-backs-ceasefire-with-conditions/): The wide-ranging proposal, unveiled by Trump in Washington on Monday, laid out a multi-stage process aimed at ending nearly two years of war in Gaza
- [Trade Is A Bilateral Matter Between New Delhi And Moscow: Russia's Lavrov On US Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trade-is-a-bilateral-matter-between-new-delhi-and-moscow-russias-lavrov-on-us-pressure/): The Russian Foreign Minister asserted that India and Russia will set their own trade terms, rejecting US pressure.
- [Video shows bomb blast at Pakistan paramilitary HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/video-shows-bomb-blast-at-pakistan-paramilitary-hq/): Video from Pakistan shows an explosion outside a paramilitary headquarters in Quetta.
- ['Doesn't Make Any Sense': Trump Aide On H-1B Visa Lottery, Signals 'Significant' Changes Before 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/doesnt-make-any-sense-trump-aide-on-h-1b-visa-lottery-signals-significant-changes-before-2026/): US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the H-1B lottery needs to be “fixed” and the US should only give “highly-skilled jobs” to the “most highly-skilled people”
- [Saudi fund, Kushner’s firm to buy games maker Electronic Arts in $55bn deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/saudi-fund-kushners-firm-to-buy-games-maker-electronic-arts-in-55bn-deal/): Battlefield and Madden NFL developer agrees to sell itself in a deal that would be largest leveraged buyout in history.
- [Tribesmen in India’s northeast protest mega-dam plan to counter China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/tribesmen-in-indias-northeast-protest-mega-dam-plan-to-counter-china/): Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh state fear displacement as the dam is planned as a response to China’s upstream project.
- [War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, September 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/war-in-sudan-humanitarian-fighting-control-developments-september-2025/): Updates from September 2025 on the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, now well into its third year.
- [LIVE: Trump, Hegseth to meet top US military officers at Quantico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/live-trump-hegseth-to-meet-top-us-military-officers-at-quantico/): Hundreds of military leaders have been summoned from all over the world to a Virginia base with little notice.
- [UK’s digital ID cards spark debate over immigration control and privacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/uks-digital-id-cards-spark-debate-over-immigration-control-and-privacy/): The UK government plans to introduce digital ID cards to curb illegal immigration which is facing strong opposition.
- [Israeli Envoy Thanks PM Modi For Support To Gaza Plan, Says Sky’s The Limit On India’s Post-War Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/israeli-envoy-thanks-pm-modi-for-support-to-gaza-plan-says-skys-the-limit-on-indias-post-war-role/): Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar to CNN-News18’s Zakka Jacob: “The speedy response by PM Modi is testament of how we see common principles, ideology, and how we reject terrorism..”
- [Suicide blast near paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/suicide-blast-near-paramilitary-headquarters-in-pakistans-quetta-kills-10/): More than 30 injured in explosion outside security installation in the capital of southwestern province of Balochistan.
- [Dozens trapped in deadly Indonesia school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/dozens-trapped-in-deadly-indonesia-school-collapse/): A school building collapsed during prayer time in Indonesia killing several students and injuring dozens.
- [Former US vaccine chief says RFK Jr is a ‘chaos agent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/former-us-vaccine-chief-says-rfk-jr-is-a-chaos-agent/): Former vaccine chief says the US health department is led by a ‘chaos agent’ trying to dismantle public health.
- [Why Thousands In PoK Are Protesting: Inside The 38-Point Demand Charter Shaking Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/why-thousands-in-pok-are-protesting-inside-the-38-point-demand-charter-shaking-islamabad/): At the heart of PoK’s latest shutdown is the AAC’s 38-point charter, a mix of daily grievances and political reform that threatens Pakistan’s control
- [Pakistan’s Income Tax Crisis: Why Are Millions Dodging Payments While Authorities Look Away?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/pakistans-income-tax-crisis-why-are-millions-dodging-payments-while-authorities-look-away/): With over 40% of returns filed by September 27, showing nil earnings, these tax evaders are not struggling shopkeepers; they are doctors, traders, property barons living large
- [World News Live Updates: Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Shutdown Fears And Weak China Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/world-news-live-updates-asian-markets-mixed-amid-us-shutdown-fears-and-weak-china-data/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [What is Israel’s endgame in Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/what-is-israels-endgame-in-africa/): The Israeli government appears to be on a charm offensive, dangling aid and arms. Experts say it might be working.
- [‘Absolutely Not’: Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian Statehood Despite Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/absolutely-not-netanyahu-rejects-palestinian-statehood-despite-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Unveiled at the White House, Trump’s plan outlines a detailed framework to end two years of conflict in Gaza.
- [Massive Blast Outside Security Force HQ In Pakistan's Quetta; 8 Killed, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/massive-blast-outside-security-force-hq-in-pakistans-quetta-8-killed-several-injured/): The attack was foiled by the Pakistan Security forces, killing four militants who attempted to infiltrate the Frontier Corps headquarters in Quetta.
- [What Trump Said While Presenting Gaza Peace Plan? What Does Pakistan’s Support Mean? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/what-trump-said-while-presenting-gaza-peace-plan-what-does-pakistans-support-mean-exclusive/): US President Donald Trump called Monday a “historic day for peace” as he spoke at a news conference with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu at his side
- [UN General Assembly: What did world leaders say about Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/un-general-assembly-what-did-world-leaders-say-about-israels-war-on-gaza-2/): Here’s what world leaders said during the 80th UNGA session about Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Israeli soldiers detain Palestinian children for ‘spying’ in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/israeli-soldiers-detain-palestinian-children-for-spying-in-west-bank/): Israeli soldiers were filmed detaining two Palestinian children in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank,
- [Venezuela’s Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/venezuelas-maduro-ready-to-declare-state-of-emergency-if-us-attacks/): Maduro also gives himself special powers to mobilise army and give it authority over public services and oil industry.
- [Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/typhoon-bualoi-kills-dozens-in-vietnam-and-philippines/): The deadly storm forces tens of thousands to evacuate and destroys thousands of homes.
- [Coco Gauff rallies to win against Belinda Bencic at China Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/coco-gauff-rallies-to-win-against-belinda-bencic-at-china-open/): The two-time grand slam singles champion defeated Bencic in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals in Beijing.
- [School collapse in Indonesia leaves one student dead, 38 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/school-collapse-in-indonesia-leaves-one-student-dead-38-missing/): Indonesia’s National Agency for Disaster Management says 77 victims taken to hospitals for treatment.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,314](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1314/): Here are the key events on day 1,314 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iraq’s shoemakers revive their ancient craft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/iraqs-shoemakers-revive-their-ancient-craft/): Mosul’s shoemakers are restoring an ancient craft, creating jobs and hope after years of conflict.
- [‘Self-Proclaimed Communist’: Trump Warns Mamdani Won’t Get Federal Funds If Elected NYC Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/self-proclaimed-communist-trump-warns-mamdani-wont-get-federal-funds-if-elected-nyc-mayor/): Mamdani dismissed Trump’s warnings, suggesting the president was “going through the stages of grief” over the possibility of a Mamdani win.
- [Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill suffers severe knee injury against Jets in NFL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/dolphins-tyreek-hill-suffers-severe-knee-injury-against-jets-in-nfl/): The Miami Dolphins wide receiver suffered what is believed to be a season-ending injury against the New York Jets.
- [VP Vance blames Democrats for looming US government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/vp-vance-blames-democrats-for-looming-us-government-shutdown/): Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a spending deal after meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- [Ex-US NSA John Bolton Criticises Trump's Tariffs On India, Says 'He Has Lost Strategic Picture'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/ex-us-nsa-john-bolton-criticises-trumps-tariffs-on-india-says-he-has-lost-strategic-picture/): Bolton has once again criticised Trump over his imposition of tariffs on India, stating that he has “lost the bigger strategic picture”. 
- [‘Operation Sindoor’: How cricket became latest India-Pakistan weapon of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/operation-sindoor-how-cricket-became-latest-india-pakistan-weapon-of-war/): The India-Pakistan rivalry turned the Asia Cup into a battlefield for nationalist politics. Is there hope for change?
- [One Dead, 65 Students Feared Buried Under Rubble After School Building Collapses In Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/one-dead-65-students-feared-buried-under-rubble-after-school-building-collapses-in-indonesia/): At least 65 students are presumed buried under the rubble of an Islamic school building that collapsed in Indonesia.
- [YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/youtube-to-pay-24-5m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-trumps-account-suspension/): Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump’s suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol. 
- [PM Modi Welcomes Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: 'Pathway To Long-Term Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/pm-modi-welcomes-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-pathway-to-long-term-peace/): The development came after Trump released a 20-point roadmap that he said could bring “an immediate end” to the Gaza war if both Israel and Hamas agree.
- [What Happens To Hamas, And Who Governs Gaza Under Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/what-happens-to-hamas-and-who-governs-gaza-under-trumps-20-point-peace-plan-explained/): The White House calls Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan the closest step yet to ending the war. Here’s what it says on Hamas, hostages and governance
- [Have Trump and Netanyahu really agreed on a Gaza peace plan? Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/have-trump-and-netanyahu-really-agreed-on-a-gaza-peace-plan-key-takeaways/): They say they have, but on Gaza’s security and long-term governance, Netanyahu appears to differ from the plan.
- [Donald Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On All Movies Made Outside The United States | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/donald-trump-imposes-100-tariffs-on-all-movies-made-outside-the-united-states-news18/): imposes 100% tariffs on all movies made outside the United States n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Donald Trump Sets 10% #Tariff on Softwood Lumber, 25% on Kitchen Cabinets | US Tariffs News Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/donald-trump-sets-10-tariff-on-softwood-lumber-25-on-kitchen-cabinets-us-tariffs-news-today/): | Sets 10% on Softwood Lumber, 25% on Cabinets President Donald Trump ordered 10% tariffs on imports of softwood timber and lumber, as well as 25% levies on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wood products, marking his latest bid to use import taxes to shore up domestic manufacturing.The tariffs are set to apply from Oct. 14, […]
- ['Pakistan Backs This': Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir For Supporting Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/pakistan-backs-this-trump-praises-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-for-supporting-gaza-peace-plan/): Trump lauded Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for backing the Gaza peace plan.
- ['Turning Point': Meloni, Macron & Other World Leaders Laud Trump’s Plan To End Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/turning-point-meloni-macron-other-world-leaders-laud-trumps-plan-to-end-gaza-war/): The 20-point plan laid out by US does not require people to leave Gaza and calls for the war to end immediately if both sides accept it.
- ['Tyranny Of Terror Has To End': Trump Extends 'Full Backing' To Israel If Hamas Rejects 20-Point Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/tyranny-of-terror-has-to-end-trump-extends-full-backing-to-israel-if-hamas-rejects-20-point-gaza-plan/): Trump thanked Netanyahu “for agreeing to the plan” and said, “It is a historic day for peace. Let’s call it eternal peace in the Middle East.”
- [Trump Slaps Fresh Tariffs Up To 25% On Lumber, Cabinets & Wood Products Starting Oct 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-slaps-fresh-tariffs-up-to-25-on-lumber-cabinets-wood-products-starting-oct-14/): This comes amid Trump’s attempt to use trade policy to support American producers and reduce reliance on imports.
- ['If Hamas Rejects Peace Deal, Israel Will Finish The Job By Itself': Netanyahu On Trump's Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/if-hamas-rejects-peace-deal-israel-will-finish-the-job-by-itself-netanyahu-on-trumps-gaza-plan/): Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas to accept the US-brokered Gaza peace deal or Israel will finish the job by itself, signaling serious consequences for rejection.
- [4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar; Tremors Felt In Eastern Parts Of India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/4-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-myanmar-tremors-felt-in-eastern-parts-of-india/): Earthquake Today: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit Myanmar on Tuesday morning. Several parts of eastern India felt tremors.
- [Google’s YouTube To Pay $24.5M To Trump In Account Suspension Settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/googles-youtube-to-pay-24-5m-to-trump-in-account-suspension-settlement/): A striking element of the settlement is the allocation of $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 39 in Gaza as Hamas reviews Trump’s proposal to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/live-israel-kills-39-in-gaza-as-hamas-reviews-trumps-proposal-to-end-war/): Palestinians in Gaza said the proposal raises questions around implementation as Israeli attacks continued on Monday.
- [Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trumps-gaza-peace-plan-welcomed-by-arab-and-islamic-countries-the-west/): The Palestinian Authority joins regional leaders in welcoming US president’s 20-point peace plan to end war in Gaza.
- [Five unanswered questions about Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/five-unanswered-questions-about-trumps-gaza-plan/): Details and timelines remain vague in the 20-point plan, unveiled in the White House on Monday.
- [Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/madagascar-president-dissolves-government-after-youth-led-deadly-protests/): The demonstrations, which started over deteriorating living conditions, have left 22 people dead, according to the UN.
- [UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/uk-labour-party-members-vote-to-recognise-gaza-genocide-at-conference/): The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on Gaza war.
- [Israel Backs Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Us Offers Top Role to Tony Blair, Bibi Apologises to Qatar |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/israel-backs-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-us-offers-top-role-to-tony-blair-bibi-apologises-to-qatar-4k/): US President Donald Trump secured Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, but the Israeli prime minister warned he would “finish the job” against Hamas if the Palestinian militants fail to accept it.Hamas had yet to give its judgment on the proposal that Trump unveiled alongside Netanyahu at the White House, leaving […]
- [Michigan Church Shooter Was An Iraq War Veteran Who Supported Donald Trump In 2020 | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/michigan-church-shooter-was-an-iraq-war-veteran-who-supported-donald-trump-in-2020-us-news-4k/): Thomas Jacob Sanford has been identified as a suspect for shooting at the Grand Blanc Church in American’s Michigan, which killed four people and injured at least eight others. Sanford rammed his vehicle into the structure before opening fire on congregants and setting the building on fire. Sanford tried to escape the scene but was […]
- [Should Israel be banned from international competitions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/should-israel-be-banned-from-international-competitions/): Calls for Israel to be banned from the World Cup and Eurovision are growing due to the genocide in Gaza.
- [Trump’s Gaza peace plan lacks protections for Palestinians, analyst says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trumps-gaza-peace-plan-lacks-protections-for-palestinians-analyst-says/): US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan guarantees a “long-term occupation by foreign troops,” says Phyllis Bennis.
- [Here’s the full text of Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/heres-the-full-text-of-trumps-20-point-plan-to-end-israels-war-on-gaza/): The White House says its proposal would end the war on Gaza immediately if both sides accept.
- [North Korea says denuclearisation would mean surrendering its sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/north-korea-says-denuclearisation-would-mean-surrendering-its-sovereignty/): North Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong staunchly defended the country’s nuclear programme.
- [Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/lawyer-for-suspect-in-kirk-killing-wants-more-time-to-review-evidence/): Amount of evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case is ‘voluminous’, both prosecutors and defence agree.
- [Trump outlines plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-outlines-plan-to-end-israels-war-on-gaza/): US President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Israel carries out drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/israel-carries-out-drone-strike-in-southern-lebanon-killing-one-person/): The strike is the latest in a string of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire announced in November.
- [India’s Asian Cup win over Pakistan reignites political tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/indias-asian-cup-win-over-pakistan-reignites-political-tensions/): India’s cricket team hoisted an imaginary trophy after winning the 2025 Asia Cup against Pakistan.
- [Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s plan to end war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/netanyahu-says-he-supports-trumps-plan-to-end-war-on-gaza/): Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has said he supports US President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza.
- [‘Israel Won’t Occupy Gaza’: Trump Calls Deal ‘Historic Day For Peace’ With Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/israel-wont-occupy-gaza-trump-calls-deal-historic-day-for-peace-with-netanyahu/): Trump, alongside Netanyahu, unveiled a US-brokered Gaza peace plan, vowing it could bring an immediate end to the ongoing conflict.
- [What is the Trump plan for Gaza and will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/what-is-the-trump-plan-for-gaza-and-will-it-work/): Trump’s 21-point plan is said to have Netanyahu on board, but Hamas says it’s not received any proposal yet.
- [Nurse shot in the head while working at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/nurse-shot-in-the-head-while-working-at-gazas-nasser-hospital/): Video shows the moment a Palestinian nurse was shot in the head at one of the few hospitals still operational in Gaza.
- [Trump says ‘beyond very close’ to ending war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-says-beyond-very-close-to-ending-war-in-gaza/): Trump says Israel has ‘full backing’ of US to take steps to defeat Hamas if it doesn’t accept proposed peace deal.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/israeli-pm-netanyahu-apologises-to-qatar-over-doha-attack/): Netanyahu also apologises for violating Qatari sovereignty, which drew global condemnation.
- [Pakistan May Join Abraham Accords As Shehbaz Backs Trump's 'Gaza Plan' Amid Netanyahu's US Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/pakistan-may-join-abraham-accords-as-shehbaz-backs-trumps-gaza-plan-amid-netanyahus-us-visit-exclusive/): After Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met US President Donald Trump on September 25, Islamabad has backed his 20-point plan for Gaza
- [German Trapeze Artist Dies After Plummeting 16 Ft In Front Of Horrified Spectators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/german-trapeze-artist-dies-after-plummeting-16-ft-in-front-of-horrified-spectators/): Marina B, a popular trapeze artist, died after falling 16 feet to the floor in front of horrified spectators during a circus performance. She had over a decade of experience.
- [London-Bound Flight Diverted After Passengers Eat Passport, Attempt To Flush It Down Toilet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/london-bound-flight-diverted-after-passengers-eat-passport-attempt-to-flush-it-down-toilet/): One of the passengers tore a few pages from his passport and gulped it down aboard a Milan to London-Stansted flight.
- ['We Will Never Give Up Nukes,' Says North Korea In Rare UN Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/we-will-never-give-up-nukes-says-north-korea-in-rare-un-address/): Speaking at the UN, North Korea said Pyongyang would “never give up” its nuclear weapons, but left the door open to diplomacy
- [EAM S Jaishankar Meets Canadian Counterpart Anita Anand In New York | "Appointment Welcomed" |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/eam-s-jaishankar-meets-canadian-counterpart-anita-anand-in-new-york-appointment-welcomed-news18/): | EAM S Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart in New York Anita Anand, says her appointment is welcome n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Communication Blackout In Afghanistan As Taliban Bans Internet Citing 'Morality Measures'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/communication-blackout-in-afghanistan-as-taliban-bans-internet-citing-morality-measures/): The Taliban has imposed a ban on fibre-optic internet services in multiple Afghan provinces, effectively shutting down high-speed WiFi networks across the country.
- [Drunk Man Returning From Bachelor Party Tries To Open UK-Bound Plane’s Door Mid-Air, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/drunk-man-returning-from-bachelor-party-tries-to-open-uk-bound-planes-door-mid-air-arrested/): The man, who was leading a stag party, was arrested along with two others and could spend five years in prison for causing trouble on a flight.
- [Indian High Commission Condemns Gandhi Statue Vandalism In London: 'Shameful Act'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/indian-high-commission-condemns-gandhi-statue-vandalism-in-london-shameful-act/): The Indian High Commission in UK condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square, calling it a shameful act and urging swift action to restore its dignity.
- [Gen Z protesters rally across Morocco demanding health, education reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/gen-z-protesters-rally-across-morocco-demanding-health-education-reforms/): Police say nearly 200 people have been arrested as the north African nation is rocked by biggest protests in years.
- [Trump promises steep tariffs for foreign movies and imported furniture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/trump-promises-steep-tariffs-for-foreign-movies-and-imported-furniture/): The US president pledged a 100 percent tariff for films made outside the country.
- [Canada labels India’s Bishnoi gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/canada-labels-indias-bishnoi-gang-as-terrorist-organisation/): The move will enable asset seizures and prosecutions of Bishnoi gang that has been accused of targeting Sikh activists.
- [Netanyahu Dials Qatar PM From White House To Apologise Over Doha Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/netanyahu-dials-qatar-pm-from-white-house-to-apologise-over-doha-strike/): Netanyahu made the call following his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday, weeks after Israel carried out strikes on Doha on September 11 targeting Hamas leaders.
- [9 Pakistani Security Personnel Killed In IED Blast At Khyber Pakhtunkwa's South Waziristan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/9-pakistani-security-personnel-killed-in-ied-blast-at-khyber-pakhtunkwas-south-waziristan/): Sources said militants attacked a convoy of military vehicles, and an exchange of fire continues between them and security forces
- [Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/29/video-moldovas-president-says-election-results-show-russia-failed/): Moldova’s President Maia Sandu hailed her pro-EU party’s victory in parliamentary elections.
- [“Polarised” politics to blame for US govt shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/polarised-politics-to-blame-for-us-govt-shutdown/): White House columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has meant more frequent govt shutdowns.
- [Pakistan’s Rohingya Gambit: How Refugees Are Being Used As Militant Pawns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/pakistans-rohingya-gambit-how-refugees-are-being-used-as-militant-pawns/): Indian intelligence agencies have consistently raised alerts about the activity of the ISI to provide ideological and arms training to Rohingya teenagers within Bangladesh
- [Taiwan Is Now Biggest Buyer Of Russian Crude Oil Product Despite Backing Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/taiwan-is-now-biggest-buyer-of-russian-crude-oil-product-despite-backing-ukraine/): Taiwan imports record Russian naphtha for semiconductors despite supporting Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow.
- [8 Killed, Several Injured In Firing By Pak Forces As Massive Protests Continue In PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/8-killed-several-injured-in-firing-by-pak-forces-as-massive-protests-continue-in-pok/): The protests, led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC), have paralysed PoK over the past 72 hours
- [PoK’s Action Committee Announces Muzaffarabad Siege As Lockdown Continues | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/poks-action-committee-announces-muzaffarabad-siege-as-lockdown-continues-exclusive/): Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) faced escalating tension as the administration ordered an indefinite lockdown amid last week’s protests led by the JKJAAC
- ['Continuing Our Work To Rebuild Ties': EAM Jaishankar Wishes China On Its Founding Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/continuing-our-work-to-rebuild-ties-eam-jaishankar-wishes-china-on-its-founding-day/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished the Chinese people and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the occasion of China’s foundation day.
- [Watch: US War Chief Mocks 'Fat Military Generals’, Trump Warns America ‘Faces War From Within’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/watch-us-war-chief-mocks-fat-military-generals-trump-warns-america-faces-war-from-within/): The US war secretary slammed “fat generals” who he said ‘didn’t look good’ serving in the militaryHe made the remark while addressing hundreds of US military leaders assembled from across America at Quantico n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['How Much Can I Give To Make You Stop?': US Woman Raped, Robbed Inside Her Apartment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/how-much-can-i-give-to-make-you-stop-us-woman-raped-robbed-inside-her-apartment/): The suspect allegedly raped and robbed a 36-year-old woman in her apartment, fleeing with her purse.
- [Russian President Putin Likely To Visit India In First Week Of December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/russian-president-putin-likely-to-visit-india-in-first-week-of-december/): Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor has also confirmed that active preparations are underway for President Putin’s visit in December
- [How Israel Was Created, Expanded After Wars, And Its Current Territorial Size | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/how-israel-was-created-expanded-after-wars-and-its-current-territorial-size-explained/): Israel’s officially recognized area is about 20,770 sq km, but it controls around 27,000–28,000 sq km, having briefly expanded to 88,000 sq km after the 1967 war
- [‘Congress members get paid, janitors don’t’ in US shutdown: Fact check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/congress-members-get-paid-janitors-dont-in-us-shutdown-fact-check/): US podcast host and former presidential assistant Dan Koh made this claim – but is it true?
- [Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/deadly-earthquake-hits-philippines-what-we-know-so-far/): Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu province are overwhelmed.
- [Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after ‘bomb threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/munichs-world-famous-oktoberfest-suspended-in-germany-after-bomb-threat/): Police are investigating whether an explosion in northern Munich is linked to the popular beer festival.
- [Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/madagascar-protesters-return-to-streets-as-government-dissolves/): Youth-led protests over water and electricity continue in Madagascar, despite government concessions.
- [How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/how-pakistan-misread-the-taliban-and-lost-peace-on-the-frontier/): As Kabul resists action against the Pakistan Taliban, Islamabad is left to weigh military strikes and expulsions.
- [The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/the-taliban-rejects-reports-of-nationwide-internet-ban-in-afghanistan/): The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat ‘immoral activities’.
- [US Lawmakers Push To Tighten H-1B, L-1 System: How It Will Impact Indian Visa Holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-lawmakers-push-to-tighten-h-1b-l-1-system-how-it-will-impact-indian-visa-holders/): Indians dominate the H-1B programme with 71-73 per cent of all approvals in recent years. The legislation introduces stricter wage, recruitment rules and penalties for violations
- [‘Munir A Salesman In US’: Pak Lawmaker Slams COAS’s Rare Earth Mineral Show For Trump | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/munir-a-salesman-in-us-pak-lawmaker-slams-coass-rare-earth-mineral-show-for-trump-exclusive/): Pakistan senator Aimal Wali Khan: “Asim Munir is touring abroad and attending diplomatic meetings…It’s a joke on the Constitution and the country…It is dictatorship in Pakistan.”
- [Video: Suspects in Argentina triple femicide arrested in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/video-suspects-in-argentina-triple-femicide-arrested-in-peru/): Police in Peru say they have arrested the main suspects in the murders of two women and a girl.
- [Videos capture 6.9 magnitude earthquake as it hits the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/videos-capture-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-as-it-hits-the-philippines/): A powerful earthquake has struck Cebu in the central Philippines, collapsing homes and businesses.
- [Democrats & Republicans trade blame as US government shuts down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/democrats-republicans-trade-blame-as-us-government-shuts-down/): Democrats and Republicans blamed each other as the US federal government went into shutdown after the two parties failed
- [Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, fell olive trees in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israeli-settlers-burn-palestinian-home-fell-olive-trees-in-west-bank/): There have been more than 2,400 settler attacks on Palestinian property since October 2023, with over 3,000 displaced.
- [‘Loved The Way He Said It’: Trump Says Munir Thanked Him For Saving 'Millions' During War With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/loved-the-way-he-said-it-trump-says-munir-thanked-him-for-saving-millions-during-war-with-india/): US President Donald Trump said that his White House Chief Of Staff told him later that Munir’s comment was “apparently the most beautiful” thing she ever heard.
- [Trump’s 100% Tariff Could Be The Toughest Roadblock Yet For Tamil Films In The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/trumps-100-tariff-could-be-the-toughest-roadblock-yet-for-tamil-films-in-the-us/): The Tamil diaspora forms a dedicated audience base, and in many cities like Dallas, Chicago, and San Francisco, Tamil films routinely sell out screenings.
- [Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/philippines-quake-kills-dozens-as-injured-overwhelm-hospitals/): Rescuers scrambling to find survivors are hampered as the region recovers from a recent typhoon.
- [Qatari PM hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s Gaza war; Hamas deliberates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/qatari-pm-hopes-momentum-now-to-end-israels-gaza-war-hamas-deliberates/): ‘The main focus is how to protect the people in Gaza,’ stressed the Qatari PM in an interview with Al Jazeera.
- [Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien to win China Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/jannik-sinner-beats-learner-tien-to-win-china-open/): Sinner rebounds from his recent US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a third title of the season in Beijing.
- [Israel attacks kill at least 17 in Gaza as ceasefire plan hangs in balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israel-attacks-kill-at-least-17-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-plan-hangs-in-balance/): There is no respite for Palestinians bombarded and forced to flee Gaza City under heavy Israeli bombardment.
- [At least nine dead in severe weather in Ukraine’s Odesa as war rumbles on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/at-least-nine-dead-in-severe-weather-in-ukraines-odesa-as-war-rumbles-on/): More than 350 people have been rescued after southern Ukrainian city was hit by two months of rain in just seven hours.
- [Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan turn cricket into militarised theatre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/asia-cup-2025-india-and-pakistan-turn-cricket-into-militarised-theatre/): Handshake snubs, trophy refusal and jingoism in Dubai show how their toxic rivalry threatens the game itself.
- [Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to cut US drug prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/pfizer-strikes-deal-with-trump-administration-to-cut-us-drug-prices/): US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026.
- [Layoff Threats, Health Spending Cut & Services Halted: How The US Shutdown Will Affect Daily Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/layoff-threats-health-spending-cut-services-halted-how-the-us-shutdown-will-affect-daily-life/): This marks the first shutdown since the longest in history that lasted 35 days and will stop work at many federal departments & agencies, affecting thousands of government workers
- [South Korean Research Links Covid-19 Vaccine To Six Types of Cancer: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/south-korean-research-links-covid-19-vaccine-to-six-types-of-cancer-report/): According to researchers, certain types of cancer appear more prevalent among vaccinated individuals compared to those who did not receive a Covid-19 shot
- [Trump Sets 4-Day Deadline for Hamas: “Or Face Consequences” | Israel Vs Hamas | Netanyahu | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/trump-sets-4-day-deadline-for-hamas-or-face-consequences-israel-vs-hamas-netanyahu-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern 4-day deadline to Hamas, warning of severe consequences if they do not comply with unnamed demands. In a bold and controversial statement, Trump declared that Hamas has “4 days to a sad end” — raising global concerns over escalating tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [LIVE: US government shutdown starts as Trump threatens mass layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/live-us-government-shutdown-starts-as-trump-threatens-mass-layoffs/): The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.
- [Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Kairat in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/mbappe-scores-hat-trick-as-real-madrid-dominates-kairat-in-champions-league/): Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Atletico to power past Kairat Almaty.
- [Over 90 people believed buried under rubble after Indonesia school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/over-90-people-believed-buried-under-rubble-after-indonesia-school-collapse/): Authorities say six people are still alive under the rubble of the school and in contact with rescue workers.
- [Will Netanyahu Really End The Gaza War? Inside The Roadblocks, Politics, And Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/will-netanyahu-really-end-the-gaza-war-inside-the-roadblocks-politics-and-peace-plan/): For Netanyahu, the peace plan is both an opportunity and a threat. On one hand, he can present it as a victory: Hamas battered, on the other hand, it risks shattering his coalition
- [Bomb Scare Forces Utah State University To Evacuate Event Hosted By Charlie Kirk’s Foundation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/bomb-scare-forces-utah-state-university-to-evacuate-event-hosted-by-charlie-kirks-foundation/): A suspicious device found on Utah State University campus prompted evacuation hours before Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA event, authorities said.
- [Trump Announces $500 Million Deal With Harvard To Launch AI-Focused Trade Schools | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/trump-announces-500-million-deal-with-harvard-to-launch-ai-focused-trade-schools-us-news-4k/): In a groundbreaking announcement, former US President Donald Trump reveals a $500 million deal with Harvard University aimed at launching AI-focused trade schools across the country. This historic partnership seeks to revolutionize vocational education by integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, preparing students for the future job market. The initiative aims to bridge the skills gap […]
- [In A First In 6 Years, US Govt Shuts Down As Congress Fails To Reach Funding Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/in-a-first-in-6-years-us-govt-shuts-down-as-congress-fails-to-reach-funding-deal/): The US government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1.
- [Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/gaza-sumud-flotilla-how-israel-breaks-international-maritime-law/): The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1315/): Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-government-shuts-down-after-senate-fails-to-pass-spending-bill/): Funding to keep the federal government running expires after Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal.
- [Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/rohingya-ask-un-where-is-the-justice-amid-myanmar-violence-aid-cuts/): Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and refugee camps.
- ["Respond In 3-4 Days Or It Will Be A Very Sad End" Trump Sets Gaza Peace Deal Terms With Hamas | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/respond-in-3-4-days-or-it-will-be-a-very-sad-end-trump-sets-gaza-peace-deal-terms-with-hamas-4k/): President Donald Trump said Hamas has “about three or four days” to respond to his peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war, warning “it’s going to be a very sad end” if they reject the deal. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the peace plan during a White House event on Sept. 29. […]
- [Trump Says Not Awarding Him Nobel Prize Is ‘A Big Insult’ To US: 'They Will Give It To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/trump-says-not-awarding-him-nobel-prize-is-a-big-insult-to-us-they-will-give-it-to/): US President Donald Trump said that he does not want to win it for himself but wants to the US to win it.
- [‘Shutdown Loading’: White House Blames Democrats As US Nears First Federal Funding Crisis In 7 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/shutdown-loading-white-house-blames-democrats-as-us-nears-first-federal-funding-crisis-in-7-years/): The lawmakers voted 55-45 on a resolution that would keep current levels of funding until November 21. It ultimately failed to reach the 60 votes needed.
- [Shopping, Fine Dining, Family Time: Here's What The Doctor Ordered For Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/shopping-fine-dining-family-time-heres-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has extended his London stay till October 2 for family time, medical checkup, shopping, and meetings with friends and business community
- [Italy To End Support For Gaza Flotilla As Israeli Threat Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/italy-to-end-support-for-gaza-flotilla-as-israeli-threat-looms/): Italy has urged flotilla members to accept a compromise proposal to drop aid in a Cyprus port and avoid a confrontation with Israeli forces.
- [How does China’s K visa work and can it compete with the H-1B?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/how-does-chinas-k-visa-work-and-can-it-compete-with-the-h-1b/): China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.
- [For First Time, Scientists Make Embryos From Human Skin DNA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/for-first-time-scientists-make-embryos-from-human-skin-dna/): This will not only help people to overcome infertility due to old age or disease but also allow same sex couples to have genetically related child.
- [At Least 13 Killed After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Central Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/at-least-13-killed-after-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-central-philippines/): The earthquake also caused a minor eruption from Taal volcano, about 70 km (45 miles) south of central Manila.
- [Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/galatasaray-beat-liverpool-1-0-in-raucous-champions-league-clash/): Victor Osimhen scored an early penalty as the Turkish giants beat the English champions in Istanbul.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-situation-critical-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/): Ukrainian leader says plant has been without power for seven days, longest stretch since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
- [Defence Department Should Use "Dangerous Cities As Training Grounds" For Military: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/defence-department-should-use-dangerous-cities-as-training-grounds-for-military-trump/): Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accused Trump of using military troops and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “invade and disrupt” US cities.
- [FBI Director Gifted New Zealand Officials 3D-Printed Guns Illegal To Possess Under Local Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/fbi-director-gifted-new-zealand-officials-3d-printed-guns-illegal-to-possess-under-local-laws/): Pistols are restricted weapons under New Zealand law and possessing one requires an additional permit beyond a regular gun license.
- [UN Security Council approves ‘Gang Suppression Force’ for Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/un-security-council-approves-gang-suppression-force-for-haiti/): International mission would surge personnel in Haiti, with mandate to ‘neutralise, isolate, and deter’ gangs.
- [Will a government shutdown hurt the US economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/will-a-government-shutdown-hurt-the-us-economy/): Experts say furloughs and layoffs could slow consumer spending in the months to come.
- [Trump’s Gaza peace plan has 20 points but few details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trumps-gaza-peace-plan-has-20-points-but-few-details/): Details are key in any peace agreement. Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is notably lacking in them.
- [Hegseth bashes wokeness in unprecedented meeting with top military brass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/hegseth-bashes-wokeness-in-unprecedented-meeting-with-top-military-brass/): Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gathered 800 top US military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
- ['Hope I Didn't Catch Covid'" Trump As Health Secretary Sneezes Near Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/hope-i-didnt-catch-covid-trump-as-health-secretary-sneezes-near-him/): Pfizer’s CEO Bourla was at the White House on Tuesday along with President Donald Trump and his top health team to announce the launch of TrumpRx
- [Donald Trump Threatens "Irreversible" Firings If US Government Shutdown Goes Ahead At Midnight | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/donald-trump-threatens-irreversible-firings-if-us-government-shutdown-goes-ahead-at-midnight-4k/): The US federal government is expected to run out of money at midnight, precipitating a shutdown, unless lawmakers come together and resolve their differences. Congressional Democrats are refusing to give Republicans the votes they need to pass a short-term funding agreement, demanding overhauls to Medicaid cuts and extensions to health care tax credits that Republicans […]
- [“Will Pay in Hell…” Trump’s Ultimatum Rattles Hamas, Qatar Seeks "Clarification" on Gaza Plan |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/will-pay-in-hell-trumps-ultimatum-rattles-hamas-qatar-seeks-clarification-on-gaza-plan-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Sept. 30) gave Hamas an ultimatum of “three or four days” to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.The plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, a disarmament of […]
- [Taliban Internet Blackout Reveals Bargam Fibre Optic Power Struggle | CNN-News18 Decodes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/taliban-internet-blackout-reveals-bargam-fibre-optic-power-struggle-cnn-news18-decodes/): Sources said by restricting access to government offices, the Kandahar-led Taliban is asserting central authority aiming to weaken the Haqqani network’s influence
- [Trump Administration Unconstitutionally Deported Non-Citizens Over Gaza War Protests: Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-administration-unconstitutionally-deported-non-citizens-over-gaza-war-protests-judge/): The lawsuit was filed in March after immigration authorities arrested recent Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil over protests supporting Palestine
- [Immigration Suspects Approached Partly On Basis Of 'How They Look': Top Border Patrol Agent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/immigration-suspects-approached-partly-on-basis-of-how-they-look-top-border-patrol-agent/): Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said that the increased immigration operations in the city are frightening people rather than helping them.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s speech to US military generals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/key-takeaways-from-trumps-speech-to-us-military-generals/): Republican president tells top military officers they will play part in ‘war from within’ in major US cities.
- [Analysis: How happy is Israel’s Netanyahu with Trump’s Gaza plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/analysis-how-happy-is-israels-netanyahu-with-trumps-gaza-plan/): Israeli PM Netanyahu says he’s accepted the proposal, but with far-right opposition, will he follow through with it?
- [South African Ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/south-african-ambassador-to-france-found-dead-outside-paris-hotel/): South African Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa was found dead outside of a high-rise hotel in Paris.
- [Government Is 'Probably Likely' To Shut Down, Says President Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/government-is-probably-likely-to-shut-down-says-president-trump/): Since 1980, there have been 14 shutdowns in the US. The longest occurred under Trump in 2018–19, lasting 35 days and sidelining around 800,000 workers.
- [Destruction at scene of Pakistan security HQ suicide bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/destruction-at-scene-of-pakistan-security-hq-suicide-bombing/): Video shows the suicide car bombing aftermath outside a paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
- [Trump administration deporting hundreds of Iranian citizens: Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-administration-deporting-hundreds-of-iranian-citizens-tehran/): An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Trump administration plans to deport about 400 Iranians.
- [US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal, judge rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/us-deportation-drive-against-pro-palestine-students-is-illegal-judge-rules/): Federal judge finds Trump officials misused powers to silence lawful criticism of Israel, chilling free speech.
- [Can Trump’s plan end the war in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/can-trumps-plan-end-the-war-in-gaza/): US president says Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to his Gaza ceasefire proposal.
- [Shave Up, Shape Up: Pentagon Rebrands As War Department With New Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/shave-up-shape-up-pentagon-rebrands-as-war-department-with-new-rules/): Pete Hegseth accused decades of Pentagon leadership of drifting from their core mission, blaming what he called political correctness.
- [PoK Local Action Group Calls For Muzaffarabad Siege In 24 Hours, Vows To Fight Until Demands Are Met](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/pok-local-action-group-calls-for-muzaffarabad-siege-in-24-hours-vows-to-fight-until-demands-are-met/): This comes a day after at least two persons were killed and several injured as Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters during a peace rally in Muzaffarabad
- [Trump Reaffirms He Stopped India‑Pakistan War | India Pakistan News | Trump Latest News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-reaffirms-he-stopped-india%e2%80%91pakistan-war-india-pakistan-news-trump-latest-news-news18/): In a recent address, U.S. President Donald Trump once again asserted that he halted the India‑Pakistan conflict during his tenure. His repeated claim has sparked international debate, especially as tensions persist between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Heritage Church Collapses As 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/heritage-church-collapses-as-6-9-magnitude-earthquake-hits-philippines-video/): A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit central Philippines, damaging Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan.
- [Yunus Govt Continues To Violate Bangladesh's Constitution: Former PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/yunus-govt-continues-to-violate-bangladeshs-constitution-former-pm-sheikh-hasina/): Awami League protested in Geneva, accusing Muhammad Yunus and the interim government of human rights violations and demanding Yunus’ Nobel Peace Prize be revoked.
- ['Indian Troops Liberated Haifa, Not British': Israeli City To Revise School History Books](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/indian-troops-liberated-haifa-not-british-israeli-city-to-revise-school-history-books/): Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav confirmed the correction at a ceremony on Monday, honouring Indian soldiers who fought in the 1918 Battle of Haifa
- [South Africa’s Ambassador To France Found Dead In Paris Hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/south-africas-ambassador-to-france-found-dead-in-paris-hotel/): South Africa’s ambassador to France Mthethwa was found dead in Paris.
- [120 Iranians Deported From US As Part Of Washington-Tehran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/120-iranians-deported-from-us-as-part-of-washington-tehran-deal/): 120 Iranians were deported from the US under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, with plans for 400 total, says Iranian Foreign Ministry official
- [Trump says Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-says-hamas-has-three-or-four-days-to-respond-to-gaza-proposal/): US president says it will be ‘a very sad end’ if Palestinian group does not agree to his 20-point Gaza plan.
- [DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/dr-congos-ex-president-joseph-kabila-sentenced-to-death-in-absentia/): Head of military tribunal says Kabila convicted of several crimes, including treason, murder and torture.
- [As tariffs hit, Americans grapple with rising bills and multiple jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/as-tariffs-hit-americans-grapple-with-rising-bills-and-multiple-jobs/): Rising rent and grocery bills are making life harder for everyone from teachers to gig workers and small business owners
- [What does Trump’s plan mean for the state of Palestine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/what-does-trumps-plan-mean-for-the-state-of-palestine/): Analysts say Trump’s ceasefire plan has no guarantees for the Palestinians and, once again, favours the Israelis.
- [Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off central Philippines coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/magnitude-6-9-earthquake-hits-off-central-philippines-coast/): Earthquake sends people running into the streets, damages buildings after hitting off Cebu island.
- [Madagascar president dissolves government after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/madagascar-president-dissolves-government-after-deadly-protests/): Madagascar’s president has dissolved his government in response to youth-led protests that killed at least 22 people.
- [Liberals are catalysts to catastrophe, again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/liberals-are-catalysts-to-catastrophe-again/): In their self-serving pursuit of maintaining the status quo, liberals continue to appease the right.
- [Trump sets deadline for Hamas to respond to his Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-sets-deadline-for-hamas-to-respond-to-his-gaza-peace-plan/): US President Donald Trump says Hamas has three or four days to respond to his proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.
- [LIVE: Galatasaray vs Liverpool – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/live-galatasaray-vs-liverpool-uefa-champions-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary as Turkish giants Galatasaray host Liverpool in Istanbul.
- [Why are US Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine a ‘red line’ for Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/why-are-us-tomahawk-missiles-for-ukraine-a-red-line-for-russia/): Russia claims US Tomahawks won’t do much to help Ukraine, but could signal US ‘interference’.
- [Trump Announces Deal With Pfizer To Cut Drug Prices In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/trump-announces-deal-with-pfizer-to-cut-drug-prices-in-us/): Donald Trump announced Pfizer will cut US drug prices, the first major deal struck under his administration’s push to rein in medicine costs.
- ['BRICS Is Vital, Hopes For Full Membership With India's Support': Palestinian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/brics-is-vital-hopes-for-full-membership-with-indias-support-palestinian-envoy/): The envoy noted that Palestine greatly values India’s role in international forums and considers New Delhi a key player in shaping global consensus
- [6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Central Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/6-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-central-philippines/): Local seismology office warned of a possible “minor sea-level disturbance”
- [‘I Love Tariffs, Most Beautiful Word’: Trump Defends Policy, Says US Becoming ‘Rich As Hell’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/i-love-tariffs-most-beautiful-word-trump-defends-policy-says-us-becoming-rich-as-hell/): Donald Trump said that tariffs had restored American wealth after decades of being “taken advantage of” by other countries.
- [Who Is Tilly Norwood? Hollywood’s First AI-Generated Actress Sparks Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/who-is-tilly-norwood-hollywoods-first-ai-generated-actress-sparks-controversy/): Created by Eline Van der Velden and her company Particle6, Tilly is a computer-generated “girl next door” who already has a growing fan base and interest from talent agencies
- ['Yesterday Might Be The Biggest...': Trump Touts Gaza Plan, Then Repeats India-Pakistan Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/yesterday-might-be-the-biggest-trump-touts-gaza-plan-then-repeats-india-pakistan-claim/): Donald Trump claims his Israel-Hamas peace proposal could be his biggest deal, reiterates he stopped a war between India and Pakistan.
- ['Not A US Citizen': Cyclist Dodges Border Patrol Cops In Wild Chicago Chase | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/09/30/not-a-us-citizen-cyclist-dodges-border-patrol-cops-in-wild-chicago-chase-watch/): The man skillfully dodged their attempts to catch him. A video of the dramatic chase, which took place on Sunday, quickly went viral on social media
- [Death toll rises to 72 after powerful earthquake in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/death-toll-rises-to-72-after-powerful-earthquake-in-philippines/): More than 20,000 evacuees and 294 injured recorded as aftershocks continue to unsettle communities in northern Cebu.
- [UK police shoot man suspected of car ramming, stabbing near synagogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/uk-police-shoot-man-suspected-of-car-ramming-stabbing-near-synagogue/): Four members of the public left injured by stab wounds and vehicle that rammed into them in Manchester.
- [UK gov’t demand to access Apple users’ data raises civil liberties issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/uk-govt-demand-to-access-apple-users-data-raises-civil-liberties-issues/): Second order this year focuses on UK users; earlier attempt included US user data, but was withdrawn under US pressure.
- [‘No signs of life’: Hopes turn to anguish in Indonesia school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/no-signs-of-life-hopes-turn-to-anguish-in-indonesia-school-collapse/): Some families say they’re still holding out hope their loved ones are alive as authorities shift to recovery operation.
- [Survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/survivors-pulled-from-collapsed-school-in-indonesia/): An Islamic school collapsed during prayers in Indonesia’s East Java. At least six people have been killed.
- [UK court convicts 7 men for ‘grooming’, systematic abuse of teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/uk-court-convicts-7-men-for-grooming-systematic-abuse-of-teens/): Gang ringleader is sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse; others get a minimum of 12 years.
- [Israel Intercepts Gaza Flotilla with Greta Thunberg Aboard as Hamas, Turkey Decry "Terrorism" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israel-intercepts-gaza-flotilla-with-greta-thunberg-aboard-as-hamas-turkey-decry-terrorism-4k/): Israeli naval forces intercepted the “Global Sumud” flotilla in international waters as it attempted to breach Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza, leading to the boarding and diversion of several vessels—including one carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg. Israel claimed the mission was provocative and alleged ties between flotilla organizers and Hamas, while insisting that all detainees […]
- [Foreign Hand? Bangladesh’s Jamaat To Drop ‘Establish Islam’ Logo In Image Makeover | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/foreign-hand-bangladeshs-jamaat-to-drop-establish-islam-logo-in-image-makeover-exclusive/): The new logo came up in a meeting between Jamaat and the Spanish ambassador, triggering buzz of the international community encouraging Jamaat’s re-entry into Bangladesh politics
- ['No Sex In 2 Weeks', Woman Sexually Abuses Teen Stepson. Husband Walks In During Act: 'WTF Is Going On!'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/no-sex-in-2-weeks-woman-sexually-abuses-teen-stepson-husband-walks-in-during-act-wtf-is-going-on/): The nurse described in detail how her teenager step-son’s genitals resembled those of his father.
- [Israel Releases Pictures Of Greta Thunberg, Other Passengers Of Gaza-Bound Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israel-releases-pictures-of-greta-thunberg-other-passengers-of-gaza-bound-flotilla/): Greta Thunberg was among 500 politicians and activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which attempted to break through the Israeli blockade of Gaza to distribute aid.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,316](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1316/): Here are the key events on day 1,316 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Russia advances in Ukraine as Zelenskyy touts ‘mega’ US weapons deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/russia-advances-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-touts-mega-us-weapons-deal/): Trump gets closer to Ukraine as top European official warns ‘we are no longer at peace’ amid airspace rows with Russia.
- [Hopes dim for survivors after Indonesia school building collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/hopes-dim-for-survivors-after-indonesia-school-building-collapses/): Hundreds await news of loved ones as rescue teams cautiously use heavy machinery in Indonesia school collapse mission.
- ['For The First Time': Israel Alleges Hamas’s 'Direct Involvement' With Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/for-the-first-time-israel-alleges-hamass-direct-involvement-with-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla/): Israel says documents recovered in Gaza show the Global Sumud flotilla was coordinated through the PCPA, a Hamas-aligned body it designated as a terror group in 2021
- [Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in Denmark to rally support for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/zelenskyy-meeting-european-leaders-in-denmark-to-rally-support-for-ukraine/): Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen says that Europe is in a hybrid war waged by Russia, and Ukraine is first line of defence.
- [India Slams Pakistan At UNHRC For 'Lecturing Others On Human Rights': 'Deeply Ironic...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/india-slams-pakistan-at-unhrc-for-lecturing-others-on-human-rights-deeply-ironic/): The remarks came just days after a tragic incident in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where at least 24 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives in a blast.
- [Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 13 in enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israel-threatens-all-staying-in-gaza-city-kills-at-least-13-in-enclave/): Israeli Defence Minister Katz says anyone who stays in Gaza City will be considered ‘terrorists and terror supporters’. 
- [British-Pakistani 'Grooming Gang' Leader Sentenced To 35 Years For Raping, Abusing Girls In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/british-pakistani-grooming-gang-leader-sentenced-to-35-years-for-raping-abusing-girls-in-uk/): Zahid groomed the two girls, gave them alcohol and drugs, and then handed them over to other men who also abused them.
- [Tailless And AI-Powered, China’s 6th-Gen J-50 Fighter Could Outpace Rafale And F-35](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/tailless-and-ai-powered-chinas-6th-gen-j-50-fighter-could-outpace-rafale-and-f-35/): The J-50 is a next-gen air combat platform whose stealth and tailless design could make it nearly invisible to radar, redefining future fighter jet capabilities
- [Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/schools-and-airport-shut-as-hurricane-imelda-moves-over-bermuda/): Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
- [Despite Shutdown Panic, Experts Say US Economy Won’t Come To A Halt | Trump | Washington DC | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/despite-shutdown-panic-experts-say-us-economy-wont-come-to-a-halt-trump-washington-dc-4k/): s panic spreads over the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, economic experts are stepping forward to say: this isn’t the end of the road for America’s economy. While federal operations are disrupted, and thousands of workers face furloughs, core economic functions continue—thanks to built-in fiscal safeguards and essential services that remain active even during shutdowns. n18oc_world […]
- [How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/how-the-world-is-responding-to-israels-interception-of-the-gaza-flotilla/): Italian unions call for general strike as global protests grow and multiple governments criticise Israel.
- [US government shutdown continues, as Trump cuts funds for Democratic states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/us-government-shutdown-continues-as-trump-cuts-funds-for-democratic-states/): Republicans and Democrats fail to narrow differences on spending bill, as effects of shutdown start showing.
- [South Korea president apologises for abusive foreign adoption scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/south-korea-president-apologises-for-abusive-foreign-adoption-scheme/): Programme, which started after Korean War as a way of removing mixed-race children from society, violated human rights.
- [Yasin Malik, Kashmir’s best-known separatist, an Indian intelligence asset?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/yasin-malik-kashmirs-best-known-separatist-an-indian-intelligence-asset/): In an affidavit whose contents have gripped India, Malik claims he worked with multiple Indian prime ministers, agents.
- [Jane Goodall: The Human Who Came Closest To Understanding Chimpanzee Language](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/jane-goodall-the-human-who-came-closest-to-understanding-chimpanzee-language/): Goodall began with one rule: say nothing, do nothing, just watch. At first, the chimpanzees fled at the sight of her. She stayed at a distance with binoculars, recording every move
- [Lawrence Bishnoi Associate Sentenced To Six Years In Canada Over AP Dhillon’s Residence Firing Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/lawrence-bishnoi-associate-sentenced-to-six-years-in-canada-over-ap-dhillons-residence-firing-case/): The incident dates back to September 2, 2024, when shots were fired outside AP Dhillon’s residence in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada.
- [Ex-Pakistani Senator Among Those Arrested After Israeli Military Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/ex-pakistani-senator-among-those-arrested-after-israeli-military-intercepts-gaza-bound-flotilla/): Post Content
- [Why University Gates In China Are Lined Up With Food & Courier Packages, And Nothing Ever Goes Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/why-university-gates-in-china-are-lined-up-with-food-courier-packages-and-nothing-ever-goes-missing/): In China, food delivery and courier delivery executives are allowed inside the campus.
- [Delta Planes Collide While Taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Aircraft's Wing Detached | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/delta-planes-collide-while-taxiing-at-new-yorks-laguardia-airport-aircrafts-wing-detached-video/): Passengers described how a Delta regional jet struck another while taxiing to the gate at LaGuardia Airport after arriving from Charlotte.
- [No Race In Hiring, Cap On Foreign Students: White House Asks Colleges To Sign Deal For Funding Boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/no-race-in-hiring-cap-on-foreign-students-white-house-asks-colleges-to-sign-deal-for-funding-boost/): The Trump administration has proposed conditions for a funding boost for US colleges, including banning race or sex in hiring and capping foreign student enrollment.
- [FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/fbi-cuts-ties-with-anti-defamation-league-amid-conservative-backlash/): FBI Director Kash Patel announces break with anti-Semitism watchdog amid outrage over description of Charlie Kirk.
- [Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Person To Hit $500 Billion Net Worth: Forbes List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-person-to-hit-500-billion-net-worth-forbes-list/): While Tesla’s shares saw a stumble earlier this year, they are on a steady climb now. The positive shift has been linked to Musk’s renewed focus on his companies.
- [Greta Thunberg 'Safe And Healthy' After Israeli Military Intercepts Flotilla Bound For Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/greta-thunberg-safe-and-healthy-after-israeli-military-intercepts-flotilla-bound-for-gaza/): The Israeli military personnel on Wednesday intercepted an international flotilla , with activists including Greta Thunberg, that was carrying medicine and food for Gaza.
- [Israeli forces board Gaza flotilla, detain Greta Thunberg, other activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israeli-forces-board-gaza-flotilla-detain-greta-thunberg-other-activists/): At least six ships have been boarded by the Israeli navy so far and more interceptions are expected to take place.
- [Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israel-intercepts-gaza-sumud-flotilla-vessels-what-we-know-so-far/): Global Sumud Flotilla had been pressing forward with its mission to break Israel’s siege of Gaza.
- [European Parliament, Activists Flag Concerns Over Human Rights Violation in Pakistan, Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/european-parliament-activists-flag-concerns-over-human-rights-violation-in-pakistan-bangladesh/): European Parliament members and activists at a Geneva UN event urged action on human rights violations in Pakistan and Bangladesh, highlighting threats to women and minorities.
- [Scientist, Global Activist Jane Goodall Died At 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/scientist-global-activist-jane-goodall-died-at-91/): Jane Goodall, pioneering scientist and global activist, died at 91 in California. She had revolutionised primate research and championed environmental protection.
- [Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/ethiopia-church-scaffolding-collapse-kills-36-during-religious-festival/): Pilgrims were visiting the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church to mark the annual Virgin Mary festival.
- [Israel kills journalist Yahia Barzaq known for his newborn baby portraits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israel-kills-journalist-yahia-barzaq-known-for-his-newborn-baby-portraits/): An Israeli air strike has killed journalist Yahia Barzaq, who was known for his creative portraits of newborn children.
- [Russia's Advance Into Ukraine Slowed In September, Says Monitoring Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/russias-advance-into-ukraine-slowed-in-september-says-monitoring-group/): Russia’s advance in Ukraine slowed in September, capturing only 259 square kilometres, while Oleksandr Syrskyi reported Ukrainian gains. Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored Defenders’ Day.
- [PSG beat Barcelona for winning start to Champions League defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/psg-beat-barcelona-for-winning-start-to-champions-league-defence/): Holders Paris Saint-Germain come from behind to win 2-1 at Barcelona in the league phase of the Champions League.
- [Israeli Military Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israeli-military-intercepts-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Italian unions called a general strike on Friday to support the aid flotilla for Gaza. This was after Italy on Tuesday announced that it would stop tracking the flotilla.
- ['Democrats Playing Pure Partisan Politics': White House On Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/democrats-playing-pure-partisan-politics-white-house-on-government-shutdown/): On Tuesday midnight, the US government officially shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding to keep the government running.
- [36 Killed, Over 200 Injured As Under-Construction Church Collapses In Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/36-killed-over-200-injured-as-under-construction-church-collapses-in-ethiopia/): The incident happened early on Wednesday at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, northern Ethiopia, as worshippers gathered for an annual event celebrating St. Mary.
- ['Wheel Of Fortune' Contestant Christina Derevjanik Wins Over $1 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/wheel-of-fortune-contestant-christina-derevjanik-wins-over-1-million/): Derevjanik won a total of $1,035,155, becoming only the fourth contestant ever to land the show’s $1 million grand prize.
- [Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee expert, dies aged 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/jane-goodall-conservationist-and-chimpanzee-expert-dies-aged-91/): The Jane Goodall Institute says famed primatologist died in California during US speaking tour.
- [Morocco arrests hundreds of protesters as rallies turn violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/morocco-arrests-hundreds-of-protesters-as-rallies-turn-violent/): Members of Moroccan security forces and civilians reported hurt as youth antigovernment protests turn violent.
- [Protesters and police clash as Morocco unrest escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/protesters-and-police-clash-as-morocco-unrest-escalates/): Police vehicles were filmed ramming into protesters as anti-government demonstrations escalated in Morocco on Tuesday.
- [Israel begins to intercept Global Sumud Flotilla vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israel-begins-to-intercept-global-sumud-flotilla-vessels/): Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla shared a video they said showed Israeli vessels intercepting the fleet.
- [Danish PM warns that Russia is waging hybrid war on Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/danish-pm-warns-that-russia-is-waging-hybrid-war-on-europe/): EU leaders meet in Denmark after a series of drone incidents near the country’s airports and military bases.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla sails into ‘high-risk zone’ near Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/global-sumud-flotilla-sails-into-high-risk-zone-near-gaza/): The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet has sailed into the “high-risk zone.”
- [Can Keir Starmer overcome his political challenges in the UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/can-keir-starmer-overcome-his-political-challenges-in-the-uk/): Labour PM’s conference speech comes amid right-wing surge and the left’s plunge in ratings.
- [US Soybean Farmers Hurt Due To China: Trump Ahead Of Meet With Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-soybean-farmers-hurt-due-to-china-trump-ahead-of-meet-with-xi-jinping/): Trump attacked his predecessor for failing to enforce a trade agreement that required China to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of US farm products, including soybeans.
- [Germany arrests three men suspected of targeting Jewish institutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/germany-arrests-three-men-suspected-of-targeting-jewish-institutions/): The men are suspected of of being ‘foreign operatives’ for Hamas and will appear in court Thursday, prosecutors say.
- [US takes a stake in another firm, this time a large lithium mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-takes-a-stake-in-another-firm-this-time-a-large-lithium-mine/): Vancouver-based Lithium Americas is developing one of world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
- ['Witch Killing People': PoK Leader Alleges Pakistan Army Committing Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/witch-killing-people-pok-leader-alleges-pakistan-army-committing-atrocities/): The PoK leader likened the army to “a witch bent on killing people” and alleged that those in power were suppressing ordinary voices while rewarding the elite
- [Macron Declares War? Says Europe "in Confrontation With Russia," Backs Shooting Putin's Jets if… |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/macron-declares-war-says-europe-in-confrontation-with-russia-backs-shooting-putins-jets-if-4k/): Speaking on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders in the Danish capital, French President Emmanuel Macron said “we are in confrontation with Russia.” The French president also said he did not rule out downing a Russian fighter jet if it were to breach European airspace. Meanwhile, The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on October […]
- [Rescuers race to save survivors of Indonesia school collapse as quake hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/rescuers-race-to-save-survivors-of-indonesia-school-collapse-as-quake-hits/): A 6.5-magnitude quake has made rescue efforts even tougher as 72-hour period for best survival chances nears its end.
- [Walmart to phase out synthetic dyes in its US private label food brands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/walmart-to-phase-out-synthetic-dyes-in-its-us-private-label-food-brands/): The big box retailer is the latest company to join a slew of others to cut back on additives under White House pressure.
- [Israel ‘Tightens Siege’ On Gaza As Hamas Signals Rejection Of Trump Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/israel-tightens-siege-on-gaza-as-hamas-signals-rejection-of-trump-peace-plan/): As Israel tightens its grip militarily, Hamas is deliberating over a 20-point peace framework unveiled by Donald Trump earlier this week.
- [Afghans Celebrate As Internet Returns After Taliban Blackout: 'People Are Smiling Again'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/afghans-celebrate-as-internet-returns-after-taliban-blackout-people-are-smiling-again/): The Taliban restored internet after a 48-hour blackout in Afghanistan amid global condemnation and warnings from the UN and rights groups.
- [European Leaders Float Plan For Drone Wall Days After Airspace Violation By Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/european-leaders-float-plan-for-drone-wall-days-after-airspace-violation-by-russia/): The drone wall initiative is not a physical wall but a layered network of detection and interception systems building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.
- [Indian-Origin Couple Accused Of 'Deliberately Starving' Toddler To Death In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/indian-origin-couple-accused-of-deliberately-starving-toddler-to-death-in-london/): The couple also face charges of manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a child, and child cruelty
- [Germany Arrests 3 Suspected Hamas Members Over Alleged Plot To Attack Jewish, Israeli Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/germany-arrests-3-suspected-hamas-members-over-alleged-plot-to-attack-jewish-israeli-sites/): Prosecutors said the suspects were “foreign operatives” of Hamas who had been involved in obtaining weapons for the group in Germany
- [LIVE: Israel attacks kills at least 61; Sumud Flotilla nears Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/live-israel-attacks-kills-at-least-61-sumud-flotilla-nears-gaza/): At least 61 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a flotilla of more than 50 ships carrying aid approach.
- [Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-fed-governor-cook-firing/): High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
- [US Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Federal Governor Lisa Cook For Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-supreme-court-blocks-trump-from-firing-federal-governor-lisa-cook-for-now/): In a short, unsigned order, the court said it would take up the case in January 2026, and “deferred” the Trump administration’s request to unseat Cook
- [Taliban denies intentionally banning internet services in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/taliban-denies-intentionally-banning-internet-services-in-afghanistan/): The Taliban has denied implementing a nationwide internet ban, following a communications blackout across Afghanistan.
- [Mysterious, majestic; Sudan’s Nuba Mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/mysterious-majestic-sudans-nuba-mountains/): A glimpse into a secluded community and thousands of IDPs it hosts, and how the arrival of the RSF worries them.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs PSG – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/live-barcelona-vs-psg-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up with full team news before our text commentary stream of the league phase encounter.
- [A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/a-history-of-us-government-shutdowns-every-closure-and-how-long-it-lasted/): The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.
- [Key Mediator Qatar Continues Talks On Trump's Gaza Peace Plan In Doha: What Hamas Wants | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/key-mediator-qatar-continues-talks-on-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-in-doha-what-hamas-wants-exclusive/): Sources said negotiators from Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt are consulting with Hamas, which said it wants amendments to US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan
- [Thick Cloud Of Dust Seen As 20-Storey New York Building Collapses | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/thick-cloud-of-dust-seen-as-20-storey-new-york-building-collapses-video/): A thick cloud of dust engulfed the block moments after the collapse, sending residents fleeing. 
- [Hamas Signals It May Reject Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/hamas-signals-it-may-reject-trumps-gaza-peace-deal/): Hamas may reject Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, citing bias toward Israel and unmet Palestinian demands.
- [Prince William And Kate Middleton's 'Forever Home' Is Angering Many People. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-forever-home-is-angering-many-people-heres-why/): Prince William and Kate Middleton’s move to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park sparks local anger. Here’s why
- [US Republicans and Democrats are at a political impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/us-republicans-and-democrats-are-at-a-political-impasse/): US political analyst Eric Ham says the US government shutdown is a “game of chicken” that’s spiraled out of control.
- [Capturing resilience in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/capturing-resilience-in-afghanistan/): In Afghanistan’s earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the loss and the hope of people rebuilding.
- [Video: Rescue & recovery efforts continue after Philippines earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/video-rescue-recovery-efforts-continue-after-philippines-earthquake/): Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.
- [In Poland, migrant workers from Latin America report abuse, exploitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/in-poland-migrant-workers-from-latin-america-report-abuse-exploitation/): Latin Americans are increasingly flocking to Poland for work, lured by the false promise of secure salaries.
- [Why was former DR Congo president Kabila sentenced to death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/why-was-former-dr-congo-president-kabila-sentenced-to-death/): A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sentenced ex-President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia.
- [Gaza Peace Talks Underway in Doha | Top Diplomatic Sources Confirm to CNN-News18 | Netanyahu |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/gaza-peace-talks-underway-in-doha-top-diplomatic-sources-confirm-to-cnn-news18-netanyahu-news18/): Top diplomatic sources have confirmed to CNN-News18 that Gaza peace negotiations are currently underway in Doha, Qatar. With the region engulfed in violence and international pressure mounting, these behind-the-scenes talks could mark a major turning point in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Worry For Netanyahu? Trump Issues Security Guarantee To Qatar After Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/worry-for-netanyahu-trump-issues-security-guarantee-to-qatar-after-israeli-strike/): Donald Trump pledged US military protection for Qatar after Israel’s strike in Doha, elevating US–Qatar ties.
- ['Deeply Ironic That Pakistan Lectures Others On Human Rights': India At UNHRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/deeply-ironic-that-pakistan-lectures-others-on-human-rights-india-at-unhrc/): Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the comment at the 34th Meeting of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva
- [Can Trump save Argentina’s crisis-stricken economy as he hopes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/can-trump-save-argentinas-crisis-stricken-economy-as-he-hopes/): The US is planning to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina in support to President Javier Milei.
- [Nearly half of killings outside Gaza City since Israeli assault began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/nearly-half-of-killings-outside-gaza-city-since-israeli-assault-began/): Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Gaza City, but nearly half of all deaths are in the areas they were told to go.
- [Qatar PM talks to Al Jazeera about proposal to end Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/qatar-pm-talks-to-al-jazeera-about-proposal-to-end-gaza-war/): Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told Al Jazeera the Gaza ceasefire plan
- [Is Russia’s economy at risk as oil revenues shrink?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/is-russias-economy-at-risk-as-oil-revenues-shrink/): Russia plans to raise tax to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.
- [EU leaders push to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/eu-leaders-push-to-tap-frozen-russian-assets-for-ukraine-reconstruction/): EU’s Kallas says the bloc is working quickly on a loan for Ukraine that would leverage frozen Russian assets.
- [Peruvian police arrest suspects over livestreamed femicide in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/peruvian-police-arrest-suspects-over-livestreamed-femicide-in-argentina/): Nine people have been detained after the murders of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, 20, and Lara Gutierrez, 15.
- ['Flee Now Or Be Considered Terrorists': Israel’s Final Warning To Gaza City Residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/flee-now-or-be-considered-terrorists-israels-final-warning-to-gaza-city-residents/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said this was the last chance for Gaza residents to move south and leave Hamas operatives isolated in Gaza City
- [‘Miracle’: US Man Suffers Heart Attack, Crashes Car Outside Cardiologist’s Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/miracle-us-man-suffers-heart-attack-crashes-car-outside-cardiologists-office/): Jeff Geraci, who was returning home from a workout class last month, suddenly stopped breathing and lost control of his vehicle
- [How US Shutdown Will Hit Visa Services At American Embassy In India | Key Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/how-us-shutdown-will-hit-visa-services-at-american-embassy-in-india-key-updates/): The embassy’s X account will not be regularly updated due to expired appropriations, except for essential security information, until full operations resume
- [Shelling, Aerial Firing On Protesters In PoK's Muzaffarabad Clashes, 2 Deaths Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/shelling-aerial-firing-on-protesters-in-poks-muzaffarabad-clashes-2-deaths-reported/): Sources said there are reports of two deaths as clashes broke out between the police and protesters on Neelum Bridge in PoK capital Muzaffarabad
- [What happens when the US government shuts down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/what-happens-when-the-us-government-shuts-down/): The US Government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a spending bill. Heidi Zhou Castro breaks it down.
- [The US government has shut down – what happens now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/the-us-government-has-shut-down-what-happens-now/): Hundreds of thousands federal employees to be furloughed while others, including FBI, CIA agents, will work without pay.
- [New Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/new-trump-executive-order-guarantees-qatar-security-after-israeli-attack/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ promises Tony Blair yet another payday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-promises-tony-blair-yet-another-payday/): UK’s top war criminal-turned-consultant is set to front Trump’s Gaza plan, where colonialism is sold as investment.
- [Starvation is a war crime. So why is it so rarely prosecuted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/starvation-is-a-war-crime-so-why-is-it-so-rarely-prosecuted/): From Bengal to Gaza, hunger is often used as a weapon of war but almost never punished.
- [Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/01/greece-labour-law-protests-bring-public-transport-to-a-halt/): Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.
- [Palestinian boy says ‘I’m okay’ after rescue from Gaza rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/palestinian-boy-says-im-okay-after-rescue-from-gaza-rubble/): Palestinian boy Mohammed Al-Yazji was rescued from the rubble of his destroyed home in Gaza City.
- [India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years as relations thaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/india-china-to-resume-direct-flights-after-5-years-as-relations-thaw/): Latest move underscores efforts to normalise ties and draw closer in wake of Trump’s policies, stiff tariffs.
- [Pak Boosts Military, Air, Naval Strength Near Sir Creek: Exclusive On Territory In Dispute With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pak-boosts-military-air-naval-strength-near-sir-creek-exclusive-on-territory-in-dispute-with-india/): Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to Pakistan against expanding military infrastructure in the bordering Sir Creek area, saying it would be met with a decisive response
- [March for 1968 Mexican student massacre eclipsed by support for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/march-for-1968-mexican-student-massacre-eclipsed-by-support-for-gaza/): Mexico City officials estimate the march commemorating the 57th anniversary of the massacre drew 10,000 people.
- [Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/global-protests-erupt-over-israeli-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Crowds in Europe, South America and beyond rally to support Gaza, which faces famine after two years of bombardment.
- [How much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/how-much-of-europes-oil-and-gas-still-comes-from-russia/): In 2021, Russia supplied 45% of the EU’s gas and 27% of its oil. By 2024, these dropped to 19% and 3%.
- [6 Billion Tonnes A Second! Baby Planet’s Monstrous Hunger Stuns Scientists | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/6-billion-tonnes-a-second-baby-planets-monstrous-hunger-stuns-scientists-watch/): A planet that doesn’t orbit a star is devouring matter at a staggering rate. Scientists are stunned by its behaviour. See what makes it unlike anything we’ve seen
- [Last Gaza Flotilla boat ‘still sailing strong’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/last-gaza-flotilla-boat-still-sailing-strong/): The Marinette is the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla still heading towards Gaza.
- [Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/taylor-swifts-12th-studio-album-showgirl-shatters-spotify-record/): Showgirl breaks Spotify records as Taylor Swift’s most pre-saved album, highlighting her enduring popularity.
- [Project 2025’s Architect: The Visionary Changing Washington’s Future | Russell Vought | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/project-2025s-architect-the-visionary-changing-washingtons-future-russell-vought-trump-4k/): Russell Vought, the man behind Project 2025, is rapidly becoming one of the most influential conservative figures in Washington. As the key architect of this sweeping government overhaul plan, Vought is leading a movement to reshape America’s federal bureaucracy in preparation for a potential second Trump presidency. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [LIVE: Israel blows up Gaza City homes as Palestinians ordered to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/live-israel-blows-up-gaza-city-homes-as-palestinians-ordered-to-flee/): Israel’s army issues ‘final warning’ for hundreds of thousands of people to flee main urban centre as attacks escalate.
- [Cambodian former opposition politician’s killer jailed for life in Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/cambodian-former-opposition-politicians-killer-jailed-for-life-in-thailand/): Lim Kimya was killed in January by Ekkalak Paenoi while visiting Bangkok with his wife, Anne-Marie Lim.
- [What is Trump’s new TrumpRx website and will it bring medicine prices down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/what-is-trumps-new-trumprx-website-and-will-it-bring-medicine-prices-down/): The US president has launched the website to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.
- [Death of a rainmaker: When drought means murder in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/death-of-a-rainmaker-when-drought-means-murder-in-south-sudan/): For a group of people whose job means life, climate change can spell death.
- [US government shutdown enters third day, expected to last past weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/us-government-shutdown-enters-third-day-expected-to-last-past-weekend/): White House says it plans to cut ‘thousands’ of federal jobs as it freezes funding to Democratic states.
- [Is The UK On The Brink Of Rising Anti-Semitism? What Does The Synagogue Attack Reveal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/is-the-uk-on-the-brink-of-rising-anti-semitism-what-does-the-synagogue-attack-reveal/): For Britain, the synagogue attack is a wake-up call. Starmer’s measures address symptoms, but root causes demand bolder action. India, with its own diverse fabric, watches closely
- [15 Fishermen Freed By Sri Lanka Land In Chennai; CM Stalin Attacks Centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/15-fishermen-freed-by-sri-lanka-land-in-chennai-cm-stalin-attacks-centre/): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over the recurring harassment of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
- [Starlink Banned But Booming: Inside Afghanistan’s Black-Market Internet | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/starlink-banned-but-booming-inside-afghanistans-black-market-internet-exclusive/): Though banned in Afghanistan, Starlink terminals are smuggled in from Pakistan and Iran, fetching up to USD 2,000 each on the black market
- [White House Asks 9 Universities To Align With Trump's Priorities For Federal Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/white-house-asks-9-universities-to-align-with-trumps-priorities-for-federal-money/): White House asks nine US universities to adopt Trump priorities on admissions, free speech, gender, and tuition in exchange for federal benefits.
- [Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/papua-new-guinea-cabinet-signs-landmark-defence-treaty-with-australia/): The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese.
- [US Government Shutdown Fallout: Which Jobs Are Hit And Who Gets Paid | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/us-government-shutdown-fallout-which-jobs-are-hit-and-who-gets-paid-explained/): It’s been two days since the US government shut down. With no resolution in sight, thousands of federal workers could soon see their pay and roles frozen
- [Screening Of Indian Films In Some Canadian Theatres Halted After Shooting, Arson Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/screening-of-indian-films-in-some-canadian-theatres-halted-after-shooting-arson-attack-video/): A cinema hall in the western part of Toronto city cancelled screenings of South Asian films after miscreants tried to set it ablaze and fired gunshots.
- [Beijing’s top diplomat in HK sets out red lines for new US Consul General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/beijings-top-diplomat-in-hk-sets-out-red-lines-for-new-us-consul-general/): China told the US envoy to abide by ‘fundamental norms governing international relations’, including noninterference.
- [Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings; passengers stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/munich-airport-halts-flights-after-drone-sightings-passengers-stranded/): Nearly 3,000 passengers are stranded. The sightings follow similar incidents in Denmark and Norway last week.
- [Israel dismantles Gaza humanitarian flotilla – but one boat sails on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/israel-dismantles-gaza-humanitarian-flotilla-but-one-boat-sails-on/): The Israeli navy has intercepted all but one ship that formed the 44-strong Global Sumud Flotilla – the Marinette.
- [Why has Pakistan-administered Kashmir erupted in protest again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/why-has-pakistan-administered-kashmir-erupted-in-protest-again/): Communications blackout and deadly clashes grip the region as protesters present 38 demands to the government.
- [‘Hope We Don’t Go Back To…’: Prince William Breaks Silence On Prince Harry Amid Royal Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/hope-we-dont-go-back-to-prince-william-breaks-silence-on-prince-harry-amid-royal-feud/): Prince Harry has been estranged from the royal family since he and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior royals in 2020, relocating to the United States.
- [Morocco’s ‘Gen Z’ Protesters Want Govt Dismissed After Police Firing Kills Three Demonstrators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/moroccos-gen-z-protesters-want-govt-dismissed-after-police-firing-kills-three-demonstrators/): Protest group GenZ 212 of Morocco said they want the government dismissed and accused it of social inequality after deaths of pregnant women.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel Fires Trainee For Displaying Gay Pride Flag On His Desk: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/fbi-chief-kash-patel-fires-trainee-for-displaying-gay-pride-flag-on-his-desk-report/): FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed a trainee for displaying a gay pride flag, citing poor judgment and political signage, sparking concern and legal challenges within the FBI.
- [‘Zubeen was for all’: Singer’s death unites India’s religiously torn Assam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/zubeen-was-for-all-singers-death-unites-indias-religiously-torn-assam/): Amid soaring Hindu-Muslim tensions in the BJP-ruled northeastern state, Zubeen Garg’s music served as a rare unifier.
- [Nine Dead, Four Cops Injured After Blast In Pakistan's Peshawar, Authorities On Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/nine-dead-four-cops-injured-after-blast-in-pakistans-peshawar-authorities-on-alert/): The attack underscores the persistent threat faced by security forces in Pakistan’s northwest, a region that has seen repeated strikes against police and military targets.
- [Who Is Jihad Al-Shamie, Suspect Named In 'Terrorist Attack' On Manchester Synagogue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/who-is-jihad-al-shamie-suspect-named-in-terrorist-attack-on-manchester-synagogue/): Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was named by British police as the suspect who rammed his vehicle into a Manchester synagogue and stabbed two Jewish men to death, before being shot dead.
- [Munich Airport Halts Flight Operations After Drone Sightings, Nearly 3000 Passengers Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/munich-airport-halts-flight-operations-after-drone-sightings-nearly-3000-passengers-stranded/): The incident adds to growing concerns across Europe, following a series of drone sightings near airports in Denmark last week.
- ['I Know Modi...': Putin Calls PM 'Reasonable, Wise', Addresses Trade Imbalance With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/i-know-modi-putin-calls-pm-reasonable-wise-addresses-trade-imbalance-with-india/): Russian President Vladimir Putin directed Russian business sector to reduce the trade imbalance between New Delhi and Moscow.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,317](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1317/): Here are the key events on day 1,317 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Albanian PM Teases Trump For Claiming To End War That Never Happened With Azerbaijan | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/albanian-pm-teases-trump-for-claiming-to-end-war-that-never-happened-with-azerbaijan-video/): The discussion between Albanian PM Rama, French President Macron and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev happened at the sidelines of a summit in Copenhagen.
- [Putin Claims US Shares War Intelligence With Ukraine, Warns Over Supply Of Tomahawk Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/putin-claims-us-shares-war-intelligence-with-ukraine-warns-over-supply-of-tomahawk-missiles/): Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian refineries in recent months, disrupting fuel production and forcing Moscow to increase crude exports.
- ['Get Back, He Has A Bomb': UK Police Gun Down Manchester Synagogue Attack Suspect | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/get-back-he-has-a-bomb-uk-police-gun-down-manchester-synagogue-attack-suspect-video/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also reacted to the incident expressing shock. He said that antisemitism is a hatred that is rising, once again.
- [Venezuela slams presence of US F-35 fighter planes spotted off coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/venezuela-slams-presence-of-us-f-35-fighter-planes-spotted-off-coast/): Venezuelan government calls on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cease ‘thrill-seeking and warmongering posture’.
- [New Round Of Protests Paralyse France Amid Turmoil Over Spending Cuts; Eiffel Tower Shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/new-round-of-protests-paralyse-france-amid-turmoil-over-spending-cuts-eiffel-tower-shut/): Thousands of workers, retirees and students marched from Place d’Italie in Paris on Thursday afternoon, protesting against spending cuts and demanding higher taxes on the rich.
- [‘Ban Israeli football’: Scholars urge UEFA to bar Israel over Gaza horrors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/ban-israeli-football-scholars-urge-uefa-to-bar-israel-over-gaza-horrors/): Legal experts underscore killing of Palestinian footballers and UN panel’s findings that Israel is committing genocide.
- [Japan May Get Its First Female PM Or Youngest In Modern Era In Upcoming Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/japan-may-get-its-first-female-pm-or-youngest-in-modern-era-in-upcoming-poll/): Japan will get its second prime minister in just over a year when the ruling Liberal Democratic Party holds a leadership election on October 4.
- [Putin Vows 'Significant' Response After France Detains Russian 'Shadow Fleet'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/putin-vows-significant-response-after-france-detains-russian-shadow-fleet/): President Vladimir Putin called France’s seizure of the Boracay tanker piracy, vowing a significant response, as Macron defended the move to block Russia’s shadow fleet
- [France detains Russian ‘shadow’ tanker to disrupt war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/france-detains-russian-shadow-tanker-to-disrupt-war-in-ukraine/): Moscow considers France’s detention of the ship, and arrest of the captain, an act of piracy.
- [Argentina’s Congress overturns President Javier Milei’s veto on funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/argentinas-congress-overturns-president-javier-mileis-veto-on-funding/): The congressional setback arrives as Milei’s political party faces slumping popularity headed into a midterm election.
- [Afghanistan's Consulate Staff In Germany Resigns Over Accreditation Of Taliban-Appointed Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/afghanistans-consulate-staff-in-germany-resigns-over-accreditation-of-taliban-appointed-officials/): Afghanistan’s consulate staff in Bonn resigned after Germany accredited two Taliban-appointed diplomats to aid deportations, citing security concerns.
- [Protests Held Across Europe Against Israel Intercepting Gaza Flotilla, Demand PM To Take Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/protests-held-across-europe-against-israel-intercepting-gaza-flotilla-demand-pm-to-take-action/): Thousands protested across Europe after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. Demonstrations erupted in Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, and Kuala Lumpur
- [Egypt says it is seeking Hamas approval for Trump plan to end Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/egypt-says-it-is-seeking-hamas-approval-for-trump-plan-to-end-gaza-war/): Egypt’s foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.
- [Trump memo says US in ‘non-international armed conflict’ with cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/trump-memo-says-us-in-non-international-armed-conflict-with-cartels/): Memo reported by US media shows Trump justification for strikes on alleged drug smugglers experts say likely illegal.
- [Israeli settler who killed Awdah Hathaleen still harassing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israeli-settler-who-killed-awdah-hathaleen-still-harassing-palestinians/): Israeli settler Yinon Levi is back disrupting the occupied West Bank village of Umm al-Kheir.
- [UK Nursery Hacked, Children's Details Deleted Following Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/uk-nursery-hacked-childrens-details-deleted-following-backlash/): Hackers called Radiant stole and posted data of over 8000 children from Kido Schools, then deleted it after backlash. NCSC calls the incident deeply distressing
- [‘I’m f***ing terrified’ Families call for release of flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/im-fing-terrified-families-call-for-release-of-flotilla-activists/): Families and friends of Gaza-bound flotilla activists detained by Israel joined a demonstration in the Netherlands.
- [Shock and disbelief as Manchester community reels from synagogue attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/shock-and-disbelief-as-manchester-community-reels-from-synagogue-attack/): Residents in UK’s Crumpsall say they are shocked after a car and knife attack near synagogue kills two people.
- [Captain, First Officer Of Tanker Linked To Russian Shadow Fleet Arrested: France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/captain-first-officer-of-tanker-linked-to-russian-shadow-fleet-arrested-france/): Macron said the detention of a tanker suspected of operating for Russia’s “shadow fleet” is part of a new European strategy to block revenue funding Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine.
- [Putin warns of harsh response to ‘Europe’s militarisation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/putin-warns-of-harsh-response-to-europes-militarisation/): Russia’s president says Moscow is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation, warns that Ukraine is playing a ‘dangerous game’.
- [US judge rejects Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid after wrongful deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/us-judge-rejects-abrego-garcias-asylum-bid-after-wrongful-deportation/): The ruling is the latest twist in a case that has become emblematic of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
- [Are Europe and Russia moving closer to conflict over Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/are-europe-and-russia-moving-closer-to-conflict-over-ukraine/): Attacks in war surge, and tensions rise after airspace incursions.
- ["Can't Ignore…" Putin Says Russia Fighting "All of NATO", Mocks Trump's “Paper Tiger" Remark |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/cant-ignore-putin-says-russia-fighting-all-of-nato-mocks-trumps-paper-tiger-remark-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Oct. 2) promised a “significant” response to “Europe’s militarisation”, as he addressed a foreign policy forum in southern Russia.Relations between Russia and the EU spiralled downward after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine, leading the bloc to bolster its defence.”We are closely monitoring the rising militarisation of Europe,” he told […]
- [Putin Hits Back At US pressure On Russian Oil Trade: 'India, China Won't Accept Humiliation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/putin-hits-back-at-us-pressure-on-russian-oil-trade-india-china-wont-accept-humiliation/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said if India stopped buying Russian energy, it would face losses estimated between $9 billion and $10 billion
- ['If Russia Is A Paper Tiger, Then What Is NATO?': Putin Responds To Trump's Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/if-russia-is-a-paper-tiger-then-what-is-nato-putin-responds-to-trumps-remarks/): Donald Trump called Russia a paper tiger after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vladimir Putin responded, questioning Trump’s intent and warning swift action if Europe provokes Moscow.
- [Inside Story On Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Logo Change: Move Driven By Western Push | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/inside-story-on-bangladesh-jamaat-e-islamis-logo-change-move-driven-by-western-push-exclusive/): Sources also drew a parallel between Jamaat’s rebranding and the operations of Pakistan’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- [Judge denies Elon Musk’s bid to move Twitter case from Washington to Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/judge-denies-elon-musks-bid-to-move-twitter-case-from-washington-to-texas/): Musk, considered the world’s richest man, had argued his ‘incredibly busy’ schedule made attending the DC case a burden.
- [Amid US Government Shutdown, Trump Hints At Targeting 'Democrat Agencies'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/amid-us-government-shutdown-trump-hints-at-targeting-democrat-agencies/): The US federal government has now entered its second day of shutdown, the first in nearly seven years, throwing hundreds of thousands of federal employees into uncertainty.
- [U-20 World Cup Who would you play for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/u-20-world-cup-who-would-you-play-for/): When choosing your national team, who should you play for? The country you’re born in, or the country of your heritage?
- [What we know about deadly UK synagogue attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/what-we-know-about-deadly-uk-synagogue-attack/): Authorities in the UK are investigating what they described as a terrorist incident outside a synagogue in Manchester.
- [Israel Condemns Terrorist Attack On Manchester Synagogue: 'UK Failed To Curb Rising Antisemitism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israel-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-manchester-synagogue-uk-failed-to-curb-rising-antisemitism/): Gideon Sa’ar condemned the deadly attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, urging the Keir Starmer government to act against rising antisemitism in Britain.
- [The US military’s MAGA makeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/the-us-militarys-maga-makeover/): The US military is getting a MAGA makeover and a heavy dose of Christian nationalism.
- [UN warns of potential ‘ethnically driven’ atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/un-warns-of-potential-ethnically-driven-atrocities-in-sudans-el-fasher/): United Nations says more than 90 people were killed in paramilitary attacks on the city over 10 days last month.
- [Trump threatens to cut ‘Democratic agencies’ amid government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/trump-threatens-to-cut-democratic-agencies-amid-government-shutdown/): The US presidents meets with the White House budget director as the shutdown continues into a second day, amid impasse.
- [Tesla sales jump as buyers scramble before EV tax credit expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/tesla-sales-jump-as-buyers-scramble-before-ev-tax-credit-expires/): Analysts expect sales by the electric automaker to slump in the months ahead.
- [Death toll rises to 3 in Morocco with more protests expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/death-toll-rises-to-3-in-morocco-with-more-protests-expected/): Moroccan leader says he is open to a dialogue to end youth-led protests against alleged corruption.
- [Manchester Synagogue Attack Declared Terrorist Incident; British PM Assures Safety Of Jewish Community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/manchester-synagogue-attack-declared-terrorist-incident-british-pm-assures-safety-of-jewish-community/): Two members of the Jewish community were killed and four others seriously injured in the attack, said officials. 
- [Self-Proclaimed African 'Tribe' Living In Scottish Forest Arrested Over Immigration Offences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/self-proclaimed-african-tribe-living-in-scottish-forest-arrested-over-immigration-offences/): The group, which had been camping in woodland since May, claims to represent a self-declared African tribe reclaiming land allegedly taken from their ancestors 400 years ago
- [Turkish boats set sail in solidarity with Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/turkish-boats-set-sail-in-solidarity-with-gaza-flotilla/): Dozens of Turkish boats were seen sailing with Palestinian flags off the coast of Hatay in the south of the country.
- [Intercepted Gaza flotilla boats arrive at Israel’s Ashdod port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/intercepted-gaza-flotilla-boats-arrive-at-israels-ashdod-port/): Several boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Israel’s Ashdod port on Thursday flying Palestinian flags.
- [Trump's “Ghost Ship” Seen in Caribbean, US Army Ready With Plans for Strikes “inside” Venezuela? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/trumps-ghost-ship-seen-in-caribbean-us-army-ready-with-plans-for-strikes-inside-venezuela-4k/): The US confirmed that the MV Ocean Trader, a Special Forces support vessel, also known as a “ghost ship” is deployed in the Caribbean. The US Navy’s ship is nicknamed “ghost ship” because it often operates without public tracking or naval markings. The Trump administration isn’t ruling out launching military strikes inside Venezuela as it […]
- [Renowned chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall dies at 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/renowned-chimpanzee-researcher-jane-goodall-dies-at-91/): Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died.
- [Police In Pakistan Storm Islamabad's National Press Club, Assault Journalists | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/police-in-pakistan-storm-islamabads-national-press-club-assault-journalists-exclusive-details/): The target of the crackdown was a demonstration organised by the Kashmir Action Committee against alleged atrocities and continued internet blackout in PoK
- [At Least 29 Americans Seek Asylum In Australia Since Trump's Second Term Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/at-least-29-americans-seek-asylum-in-australia-since-trumps-second-term-began/): The data reveals a steady rise in asylum claims from US citizens since Trump’s inauguration on 20 January 2025
- [French unions strike, demand end to austerity and Macron’s spending cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/french-unions-strike-demand-end-to-austerity-and-macrons-spending-cuts/): Tens of thousands turn out, but numbers are fewer so far than last protest that drew half a million to the streets.
- [Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/kabila-sentenced-to-death-what-it-means-for-drc-and-whats-next/): President Felix Tshisekedi’s government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.
- [Global protests against Israel’s intercepton of Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/global-protests-against-israels-intercepton-of-gaza-flotilla/): Protesters in cities around the world have condemned Israel’s interception of the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
- [Will Europe use Russian assets to fund Ukraine? Could Moscow hit back?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/will-europe-use-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraine-could-moscow-hit-back/): Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the ‘reparations plan’ for Ukraine.
- [US To Share Intelligence On Russian Energy Targets With Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/us-to-share-intelligence-on-russian-energy-targets-with-ukraine-report/): The intelligence-sharing shift is aimed at helping Ukraine target key assets such as oil refineries, pipelines, and power plants
- [Iran Threatens "No Limits" Missile Range, Vows "Hell for Israel" On True Promise 2 Anniversary | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/iran-threatens-no-limits-missile-range-vows-hell-for-israel-on-true-promise-2-anniversary-4k/): On the anniversary of its “True Promise 2” operation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared there would be “no limits” to its missile range, signaling a shift in policy amid rising regional tensions. Iranian commanders warned Israel of far deadlier retaliation in any future conflict, vowing to bring it “closer to the promised hell.” The statement follows […]
- ['No Benefit To Palestinians': Meloni Repeats Criticism Of Gaza Flotilla As 22 Italians Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/no-benefit-to-palestinians-meloni-repeats-criticism-of-gaza-flotilla-as-22-italians-held/): Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told parliament that the detained Italians were in good condition and had not been harmed
- [New Covid Variant 'Stratus' Driving Infections Across US: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/new-covid-variant-stratus-driving-infections-across-us-all-you-need-to-know/): The XFG Stratus Covid-19 strain is rapidly overtaking NB.1.8.1 Nimbus in the US, causing mild symptoms but raising concerns.
- [Cutting Out Protein? Woman Dies Of Starvation In Bali After Extreme Fruit-Only Diet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/cutting-out-protein-woman-dies-of-starvation-in-bali-after-extreme-fruit-only-diet/): The woman died at a resort in Bali after following an extreme fruitarian diet, suffering severe malnutrition, osteoporosis and albumin deficiency.
- [Al Jazeera reports from scene of Philippines earthquake in Cebu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/al-jazeera-reports-from-scene-of-philippines-earthquake-in-cebu/): Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has been seeing the destruction left by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Philippines.
- [What we know about Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/what-we-know-about-israels-interception-of-the-gaza-flotilla/): Videos show Israeli forces intercepting several aid boats in international waters and detaining activists onboard.
- [Deadly Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about victims and attacker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/deadly-manchester-synagogue-attack-what-we-know-about-victims-and-attacker/): A car was rammed into pedestrians and at least one person stabbed as worshippers arrived to celebrate Yom Kippur.
- [The Empty Grave: The violent legacy of Germany’s colonial rule in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/the-empty-grave-the-violent-legacy-of-germanys-colonial-rule-in-africa/): A Tanzanian family tries to reclaim their ancestor’s remains over 100 years after German colonial powers stole them.
- [Gaza: A Forever War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/gaza-a-forever-war/): A powerful investigation into the war on Gaza, challenging Israel’s response to the Hamas-led attacks in October 2023.
- [Stranded in Gaza, I risk losing my UK scholarship as evacuation stalls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/stranded-in-gaza-i-risk-losing-my-uk-scholarship-as-evacuation-stalls/): Delays and opaque rules mean students like me face losing scholarships and futures as bombs fall and deadlines pass.
- [Fact check: US 2025 government shutdown talking points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/fact-check-us-2025-government-shutdown-talking-points/): In over a decade of US shutdowns, Republicans and Democrats have played the blame game. We check their claims.
- [Shutdown Crisis: Why US Government Workers Now Face Threat Of Mass Layoffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/shutdown-crisis-why-us-government-workers-now-face-threat-of-mass-layoffs/): The US federal government shutdown enters day two, with Donald Trump warning of imminent permanent layoffs.
- [No, Bill Maher, there is no ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/no-bill-maher-there-is-no-christian-genocide-in-nigeria/): From Boko Haram to herder–farmer clashes, Nigeria’s crises are complex. Simplistic genocide claims fuel propaganda.
- [Coco Gauff defeats Eva Lys to reach China Open semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/coco-gauff-defeats-eva-lys-to-reach-china-open-semifinal/): The second-seeded American reached her first semifinal since the French Open in June.
- [Four People Injured In Car And Stabbing Attack At UK Synagogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/four-people-injured-in-car-and-stabbing-attack-at-uk-synagogue/): Four people were injured in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.
- [Israel taking “illegal actions” against Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/02/israel-taking-illegal-actions-against-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Huwaida Arraf says the intl community is failing to protect the flotilla & Palestinians under Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Pakistan High Commission Visa Desk In Delhi Misused As ISI Recruitment Hub | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/pakistan-high-commission-visa-desk-in-delhi-misused-as-isi-recruitment-hub-exclusive/): The latest confirmation of this comes with the arrest of Waseem Akram, a civil engineer from Palwal, who was acting as a courier and data supplier for PHC official Jaffar
- [Who Is Sanae Takaichi? Japan To Get First Female PM, Critics Question Commitment To Women’s Rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/who-is-sanae-takaichi-japan-to-get-first-female-pm-critics-question-commitment-to-womens-rights/): Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old ultra-conservative, is set to become Japan’s first female PM, leading the LDP amid concerns over her traditionalist stance on women’s rights.
- [Zelensky Condemns 'Savage' Russian Drone Strike That Killed 30 At Ukraine Train Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/zelensky-condemns-savage-russian-drone-strike-that-killed-30-at-ukraine-train-station/): Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian drone strike on Shostka station in Sumy that wounded at least 30, as attacks also hit Chernihiv and a refinery in Leningrad region.
- [Russian attack hits passenger train in Ukraine’s Sumy, causing casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/russian-attack-hits-passenger-train-in-ukraines-sumy-causing-casualties/): No figure has been given for the number of casualties in Moscow’s latest attack on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.
- [How Years Of Quiet Diplomacy Have Paved Way For Taliban Foreign Minister’s Landmark Visit To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/how-years-of-quiet-diplomacy-have-paved-way-for-taliban-foreign-ministers-landmark-visit-to-india/): On his visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi is set to press for India to continue and even increase humanitarian aid apart from considering recognising the Taliban regime formally
- [Who Is Sanae Takaichi? 4 Things To Know About Japan’s Likely First Female Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/who-is-sanae-takaichi-4-things-to-know-about-japans-likely-first-female-prime-minister/): Sanae Takaichi has been elected to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. If confirmed by parliament, she will become the country’s first female prime minister
- [Palestinians celebrate progress on Trump’s Gaza peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/palestinians-celebrate-progress-on-trumps-gaza-peace-deal/): Palestinians are celebrating in Gaza amid a reduction in Israeli military action. The relative quiet followed Donald
- [Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI cricket captain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/shubman-gill-replaces-rohit-sharma-as-indias-odi-cricket-captain/): Test captain Gill takes over the 50-over leadership role ahead of the ODI series against Australia.
- [Israel says Gaza City still a ‘combat zone’ after Trump says ‘stop bombing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israel-says-gaza-city-still-a-combat-zone-after-trump-says-stop-bombing/): The Israeli army repeats threat to Palestinians to leave northern Gaza to the south and not to return to Gaza City.
- [Israeli air strikes hit Gaza despite Trump’s ‘stop bombing’ demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israeli-air-strikes-hit-gaza-despite-trumps-stop-bombing-demand/): Israeli air strikes and shelling destroy homes in Gaza, in defiance of Trump’s ceasefire call.
- [Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 14 as more victims found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/death-toll-from-indonesia-school-collapse-rises-to-14-as-more-victims-found/): Authorities say they are using heavy equipment to look for the 49 people who remain missing.
- [Days After Sharif & Munir Met Trump, Pakistan Now Approaches US To Construct Port On Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/days-after-sharif-munir-met-trump-pakistan-now-approaches-us-to-construct-port-on-arabian-sea/): The suggested port would be located in Pasni, a town in Balochistan’s Gwadar District.
- [Protesters Clash With Police Outside Chicago ICE Faciltily Amid Trump’s Migrant Crackdown | US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/protesters-clash-with-police-outside-chicago-ice-faciltily-amid-trumps-migrant-crackdown-us/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Four Children Injured In ‘Toy Bomb’ Blast At School In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/four-children-injured-in-toy-bomb-blast-at-school-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): The Jamrud incident comes amid a series of recent bombings across Pakistan.
- [Anti-Muizzu Protests Rock Maldives Over Corruption Allegations; Police Arrest 8 After Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/anti-muizzu-protests-rock-maldives-over-corruption-allegations-police-arrest-8-after-clashes/): Thousands in Male protested President Muizzu’s government over corruption and rising prices. MDP led the rally; clashes led to arrests.
- [What A Cancelled Kids' Cartoon Has To Do With Elon Musk's Netflix Boycott | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/what-a-cancelled-kids-cartoon-has-to-do-with-elon-musks-netflix-boycott-explained/): Two years after its cancellation, Netflix’s ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ is back in the spotlight, fuelled by Elon Musk’s boycott call and conservative backlash over LGBTQ themes
- [Israel Launches Fresh Strikes On Gaza After Trump’s Truce Call, Six Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israel-launches-fresh-strikes-on-gaza-after-trumps-truce-call-six-dead/): Despite Donald Trump’s call to halt bombings following Hamas’s acceptance of his peace plan, Israel struck Gaza on Saturday, killing six people.
- [World leaders weigh in on Hamas’s positive response to Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/world-leaders-weigh-in-on-hamass-positive-response-to-trumps-gaza-plan/): Global reaction to Hamas’s response, which marks a potential turning point in Israel’s two-year war on Gaza.
- [Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/iran-executes-six-fighters-accused-of-ties-to-israel-state-media/): Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports.
- [Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza, says Hamas ready for peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trump-orders-israel-to-stop-bombing-gaza-says-hamas-ready-for-peace/): US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to halt its bombing of Gaza, saying Hamas is ready to make peace.
- [Trump Offers Peace Framework For Gaza | What Are The Key Points Of The Peace Deal? | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trump-offers-peace-framework-for-gaza-what-are-the-key-points-of-the-peace-deal-israel-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new peace framework aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict in Gaza, sparking global debate and widespread media attention. The proposed plan outlines key steps to reduce hostilities, encourage diplomatic dialogue, and establish a long-term roadmap toward stability in the region. But what exactly does Trump’s Gaza peace deal […]
- [India Sends Letter To UK Assuring Nirav Modi Will Only Face Trial, No Questioning: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/india-sends-letter-to-uk-assuring-nirav-modi-will-only-face-trial-no-questioning-report/): India assured the UK that Nirav Modi, accused in the Punjab National Bank fraud, will only face trial and not be detained or interrogated by any agency if extradited to Mumbai.
- [October 4, 1977: 48 Years On, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's First Hindi Speech At UN Still Revered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/october-4-1977-48-years-on-atal-bihari-vajpayees-first-hindi-speech-at-un-still-revered/): Vajpayee made history in 1977 by addressing the UNGA in Hindi, asserting India’s identity and cultural confidence on the global stage during a time of political transition
- [Japan’s LDP elects Takaichi as new leader, likely to be first female PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/japans-ldp-elects-takaichi-as-new-leader-likely-to-be-first-female-pm/): This is a breaking news story.
- ['Israel Would Work To End War': IDF Reduces Gaza Operations As Hamas Agrees To Release Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israel-would-work-to-end-war-idf-reduces-gaza-operations-as-hamas-agrees-to-release-hostages/): Israel has said it is preparing to implement the “first stage” of Trump’s Gaza peace plan and will work in full cooperation with the US to end the war.
- [How tensions with Bangladesh are roiling India’s sari business](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/how-tensions-with-bangladesh-are-roiling-indias-sari-business/): Bangladesh’s political turmoil has been mixed bag for the Indian sari industry, hurting some traders and helping others.
- [Who are the candidates running to be Japan’s next prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/who-are-the-candidates-running-to-be-japans-next-prime-minister/): Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its next leader on Saturday.
- [Many civilians in Gaza sustained injuries common in soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/many-civilians-in-gaza-sustained-injuries-common-in-soldiers/): Civilians in Gaza face combat wounds usually seen in soldiers, at double the civilian injury rate of other conflicts.
- [Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal: What Hamas Accepted, And What It Still Hasn’t Agreed To](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trumps-gaza-peace-deal-what-hamas-accepted-and-what-it-still-hasnt-agreed-to/): Hamas has given a partial nod to Trump’s Gaza peace plan, agreeing on hostages and governance, but several key demands remain unresolved
- ['Lost My Self-Respect': What Sean 'Diddy' Combs Told Judge Arun Subramaniam During Sentencing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/lost-my-self-respect-what-sean-diddy-combs-told-judge-arun-subramaniam-during-sentencing/): Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologised to two women who accused him of sexual abuse, as he was sentenced to more than four years on prostitution-related charges.
- ['Piss On Their Graves': Virginia Attorney General Nominee Jay Jones Under Fire Over Leaked Texts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/piss-on-their-graves-virginia-attorney-general-nominee-jay-jones-under-fire-over-leaked-texts/): Jerrauld ‘Jay’ Jones is facing backlash after leaked 2022 texts showed him joking about shooting the GOP House Speaker and urinating on political opponents’ graves.
- ['Donald Trump Has No Authority': $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike Challenged In Lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/donald-trump-has-no-authority-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-hike-challenged-in-lawsuit/): A coalition in the US has sued Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike, calling it unconstitutional and unlawful. They argue the fee drive away skilled foreign workers and stifling innovation.
- [Two Indian Tourists Jailed For Robbing, Assaulting Sex Workers In Singapore Hotels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/two-indian-tourists-jailed-for-robbing-assaulting-sex-workers-in-singapore-hotels/): The incident came to light after the second victim told about the incident to another person, leading to a police report and swift investigations.
- ['Reaffirms Approval To Hand Over...': Full Statement By Hamas As It Agrees To Release All Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/reaffirms-approval-to-hand-over-full-statement-by-hamas-as-it-agrees-to-release-all-hostages/): Hamas announced it would release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead. It also said that broader political issues would be discussed within a national framework.
- [Trump $1 Coin For Real: US Treasury Confirms Plans To Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trump-1-coin-for-real-us-treasury-confirms-plans-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/): The drafts reveal Trump’s profile on the coin’s front, with the word ‘Liberty’ placed above, ‘In God We Trust’ below, and the dates ‘1776’ and ‘2026’ flanking the sides.
- [‘Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Within Reach’: World Leaders Laud Trump’s Commitment To Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/gaza-ceasefire-hostage-release-within-reach-world-leaders-laud-trumps-commitment-to-peace/): Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer thanked Donald Trump and his team for their efforts to end Gaza war.
- [‘Significant Step Forward’: PM Modi Welcomes Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan As Hamas Ready To Free Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/significant-step-forward-pm-modi-welcomes-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-as-hamas-ready-to-free-hostages/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Trump administration for their efforts to bring the Gaza war to an end.
- [Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentenced To Over 4 Years In Prison On Prostitution-Related Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/sean-diddy-combs-sentenced-to-over-4-years-in-prison-on-prostitution-related-charges/): Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison for prostitution-related charges, though he could be released in less than three years with credit for time served.
- ['Ready For Lasting Peace': Hamas Agrees To Free Hostages, Trump Asks Israel To Halt Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/ready-for-lasting-peace-hamas-agrees-to-free-hostages-trump-asks-israel-to-halt-bombing/): Hamas welcomes Trump’s call to halt Israeli bombings in Gaza, expressing readiness for immediate talks on Israeli hostages, prisoner exchange, and ending the war.
- [‘Because You Had Power…’: Indian-Origin Judge’s Strong Words To Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs During Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/because-you-had-power-indian-origin-judges-strong-words-to-sean-diddy-combs-during-trial/): The sentencing followed a two-month trial that painted a disturbing picture of abuse and excess. Several women testified against Combs.
- [Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/musician-sean-diddy-combs-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-after-apology/): The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were ‘disgusting’ and ‘shameful’ in a plea for leniency.
- [How did Hamas respond to Trump’s Gaza deal? What did Trump say in response?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/how-did-hamas-respond-to-trumps-gaza-deal-what-did-trump-say-in-response/): Hamas has responded positively to Trump’s Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.
- [Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/madagascar-president-refuses-to-step-down-as-antigovt-protests-continue/): Protesters issue president 24-hour ultimatum to ‘respond favourably’ to demands, threatening ‘all necessary measures’.
- [‘Will they change course?’: US Senate in deadlock over government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/will-they-change-course-us-senate-in-deadlock-over-government-shutdown/): The third day of the US government shutdown has yielded no breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans split on spending.
- [LIVE: Trumps tells Israel ‘stop bombing’ Gaza after Hamas ceasefire reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/live-trumps-tells-israel-stop-bombing-gaza-after-hamas-ceasefire-reply/): US leader tells Israel it ‘must immediately stop’ bombing Gaza, says he believes Hamas is ‘ready for a lasting peace’.
- [Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-nix-temporary-status-for-venezuelan-migrants/): The US court’s conservative supermajority once again backed Trump’s efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.
- [FBI cuts ties with civil rights watchdog SPLC after conservative pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/fbi-cuts-ties-with-civil-rights-watchdog-splc-after-conservative-pressure/): Conservatives like billionaire Elon Musk had criticised the group for its criticism of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA.
- [How is the government shutdown being felt across the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/how-is-the-government-shutdown-being-felt-across-the-us/): Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.
- [First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/first-lawsuit-filed-challenging-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee/): The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
- [Police say one victim possibly shot by officer during Manchester attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/police-say-one-victim-possibly-shot-by-officer-during-manchester-attack/): Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy heckled by members of the public at vigil for victims of attack.
- [US releases video of another strike on a boat near Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/us-releases-video-of-another-strike-on-a-boat-near-venezuela/): The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
- [Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over living costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/deadly-protests-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-over-living-costs/): Several people have been killed after protests turned violent in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- [Hamas says it agrees to parts of Trump’s Gaza plan but seeks more talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/hamas-says-it-agrees-to-parts-of-trumps-gaza-plan-but-seeks-more-talks/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Pressure mounts on Meloni’s gov’t as Gaza protests paralyse Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pressure-mounts-on-melonis-govt-as-gaza-protests-paralyse-italy/): Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected tomorrow for Rome protests.
- [Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/lack-of-data-on-government-shutdown-blurs-us-economy-insights/): Data interruption comes at a particularly uncertain time as policymakers need more data now than less.
- [Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed taunting captured flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/israels-ben-gvir-filmed-taunting-captured-flotilla-activists/): Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filmed himself taunting activists from the Gaza flotilla.
- [UN report finds over 40,000 in Gaza may have life-changing injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/un-report-finds-over-40000-in-gaza-may-have-life-changing-injuries/): The UN says more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza have suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
- [Apple pulls ICEBlock from App Store following US government pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/apple-pulls-iceblock-from-app-store-following-us-government-pressure/): Developpers deny the Trump administration’s accusations that the app put ICE agents at risk, pledging to ‘resist’.
- [UK police want to stop Palestine protest after deadly synagogue attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/uk-police-want-to-stop-palestine-protest-after-deadly-synagogue-attack/): UK police are urging organisers to cancel a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday after a deadly synagogue attack.
- [Church of England names first female archbishop of Canterbury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/church-of-england-names-first-female-archbishop-of-canterbury/): Announcement draws criticism from Anglican churches that oppose female bishops.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters target Italy training for Israel World Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pro-palestine-protesters-target-italy-training-for-israel-world-cup-tie/): Italy are due to play Israel in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Udine but there have been calls for a boycott.
- [US Military Hits Another Alleged Narco-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Four Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/us-military-hits-another-alleged-narco-trafficking-boat-off-venezuela-four-killed/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a strike on a Venezuela drug vessel, killing four.
- [Chelsea vs Liverpool: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/chelsea-vs-liverpool-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Premier League holders Liverpool had lost their last two games visit Chelsea, who have lost their last two league games.
- [US conducts fourth air strike on boat in Caribbean Sea, killing four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/us-conducts-fourth-air-strike-on-boat-in-caribbean-sea-killing-four-people/): Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the boat of ‘trafficking narcotics’ and pledged to continue the air strikes.
- ['Bangladesh Can't Be A Battlefield For Proxy War Against India': Activists Condemn Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/bangladesh-cant-be-a-battlefield-for-proxy-war-against-india-activists-condemn-yunus-govt/): These concerns come amid recent statements from Yunus, who has denied accusations of rising violence against Hindus and other minorities in the country
- [Injured Yamal out of Spain’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers, could miss Clasico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/injured-yamal-out-of-spains-world-cup-2026-qualifiers-could-miss-clasico/): Yamal will miss the games against Georgia and Bulgaria, and may also be out of the El Clasico against Real Madrid.
- [What if … the world took action to end Israel’s war on Gaza next week?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/what-if-the-world-took-action-to-end-israels-war-on-gaza-next-week/): Experts tell Al Jazeera what could happen if countries decided to unite against Israel’s genocide.
- ['Sign Of Deep Rift In US': Vladimir Putin On Charlie Kirk’s 'Horrific' Assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/sign-of-deep-rift-in-us-vladimir-putin-on-charlie-kirks-horrific-assassination/): Vladimir Putin calls Charlie Kirk’s killing a “disgusting atrocity” and proof of a deep divide in US society.
- [Man Utd manager Amorim can’t run away from results’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/man-utd-manager-amorim-cant-run-away-from-results/): Manchester United are currently in the bottom half of the Premier League, where they also finished last season.
- [Reach Deal By Sunday 6PM Or Face 'All Hell': Trump's Warning To Hamas On Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/reach-deal-by-sunday-6pm-or-face-all-hell-trumps-warning-to-hamas-on-gaza-truce/): Donald Trump gave Hamas a Sunday 6PM deadline to agree to peace with Israel or face severe consequences.
- [What Israeli settler encroachment, intimidation look like in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/what-israeli-settler-encroachment-intimidation-look-like-in-the-west-bank/): After an Israeli settler shot an activist in Umm al-Khair, he has returned with impunity, harassing the villagers.
- [Trump issues Sunday ultimatum for Hamas to accept Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/trump-issues-sunday-ultimatum-for-hamas-to-accept-gaza-plan/): US president has pushed a 20-point plan to ‘redevelop’ Gaza that critics say fails to support Palestinian sovereignty.
- [Nepal’s leaderless Gen-Z revolution has changed the rules of power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/nepals-leaderless-gen-z-revolution-has-changed-the-rules-of-power/): Rising without a leader, Nepal’s youth broke a cycle of betrayal and showed where power truly lies.
- [Philippine Army Plotting Coup? Manila Fears "Repeat of Mischief Reef," Losing 2nd Shoal to China |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/philippine-army-plotting-coup-manila-fears-repeat-of-mischief-reef-losing-2nd-shoal-to-china-4k/): The Philippine military chief said Friday (Oct. 3) he rejected calls for the armed forces to topple President Ferdinand Marcos as Manila was rocked by street protests last month against government corruption.General Romeo Brawner said some retired officers from the Philippine military reached out to him and some younger officers, but their calls were rebuffed.The […]
- [Russia escalates strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, gas sites as winter looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/russia-escalates-strikes-on-ukraines-power-grid-gas-sites-as-winter-looms/): Ukraine accuses Russia of weaponising winter, striking power grids and gas sites to deprive civilians of heat and water.
- [Czechs vote in elections that could usher in populist billionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/czechs-vote-in-elections-that-could-usher-in-populist-billionaire/): Self-described ‘Trumpist’ Andrej Babis has campaigned on pledges of welfare and halting military aid to Ukraine.
- [‘On our own territory’: Colombia’s last nomadic tribe fights to return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/on-our-own-territory-colombias-last-nomadic-tribe-fights-to-return-home/): Disease decimated the isolated Nukak people of Colombia. Now, leaders are fighting deforestation to reclaim their lands.
- [Apple Removes ICEBlock App Tracking Immigration Agents After Pressure From Trump Admin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/apple-removes-iceblock-app-tracking-immigration-agents-after-pressure-from-trump-admin/): ICEBlock, which was free to download, used crowdsourced data to help users monitor ICE activities in real time
- [Bangladesh's Yunus Rejects Anti-Hindu Violence Claims, Says 'Fake News Is India's Specialty'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/bangladeshs-yunus-rejects-anti-hindu-violence-claims-says-fake-news-is-indias-specialty/): Yunus claimed his administration was “very alert” to any signs of communal tension and accused India of using minority issues to apply political pressure
- [What are Trump’s new rules for universities to qualify for federal funding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/what-are-trumps-new-rules-for-universities-to-qualify-for-federal-funding/): The White House sent the ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’ to nine US universities.
- [Why is Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla illegal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/why-is-israels-interception-of-the-gaza-flotilla-illegal/): Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza and detained hundreds of crew members.
- [Pakistan FM says Trump’s plan to end Israel’s Gaza war was altered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pakistan-fm-says-trumps-plan-to-end-israels-gaza-war-was-altered/): The official objects to changes made to the US 20-point Gaza war plan, saying it deviates from the original draft.
- [‘I Don’t Fear It’: Prince William Says He Will Change UK Monarchy When He Is King](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/i-dont-fear-it-prince-william-says-he-will-change-uk-monarchy-when-he-is-king/): Prince William said that he embraces reform for the monarchy, balancing tradition with change.
- [Counter-Terror, Trade, Embassy Upgrade: Inside Taliban FM Muttaqi’s India Visit Agenda | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/counter-terror-trade-embassy-upgrade-inside-taliban-fm-muttaqis-india-visit-agenda-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has exclusively accessed the agenda of Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s upcoming visit to India, which Afghan sources say marks a major diplomatic outcome and reflects a cautious resetting of ties between New Delhi and Kabul.Muttaqi will meet his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during the trip and may also […]
- [From Kathmandu To Jakarta: 'One Piece' Pirate Flag Becomes Gen Z's Global Symbol Of Defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/from-kathmandu-to-jakarta-one-piece-pirate-flag-becomes-gen-zs-global-symbol-of-defiance/): With its wide grin, hollow eyes and unmistakable straw hat, the “One Piece” pirate emblem is now waving over real-world political unrest
- [Pakistan Becomes First Nation To Disown Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Amid Domestic Backlash, Sources Tell News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pakistan-becomes-first-nation-to-disown-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-amid-domestic-backlash-sources-tell-news18/): The move, reportedly being orchestrated with the backing of Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, comes even before a formal rejection of the peace proposal by Hamas
- [Blues In Sweet Home Chicago: Why City Is The Biggest Loser Of US Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/blues-in-sweet-home-chicago-why-city-is-the-biggest-loser-of-us-government-shutdown/): Donald Trump’s administration cancelled $8 billion in energy funding, hitting Illinois hardest with $583 million lost.
- [UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/uk-police-urge-cancellation-of-palestine-protest-after-manchester-attack/): Protest group Defend Our Juries has said in response a planned demonstration for this weekend will still take place.
- [Israeli military intercepts last Gaza Flotilla boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/israeli-military-intercepts-last-gaza-flotilla-boat/): Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Marinette, the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was still sailing.
- [Is sea blockade of Gaza a “war crime”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/is-sea-blockade-of-gaza-a-war-crime/): Professor Douglas Guilfoyle explains the legal ins and outs of Israel’s Gaza blockade.
- [FIFA “violating its own commitments” by not banning Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/fifa-violating-its-own-commitments-by-not-banning-israel/): Omar Shakir talks about FIFA and whether Israel should be allowed to play as its military carries out a genocide in Gaza
- [“Pattern” emerging of EU airports disrupted by drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/pattern-emerging-of-eu-airports-disrupted-by-drones/): “This is a worrying portent of the nature of security threats to airports, in particular, to come.”
- [Sarah Mullally Appointed Archbishop Of Canterbury, First Woman In Church’s 1,400-Year History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/sarah-mullally-appointed-archbishop-of-canterbury-first-woman-in-churchs-1400-year-history/): Sarah Mullally becomes the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic shift in Church of England’s leadership.
- [LIVE Updates: Sean 'Diddy' Combs To Be Sentenced On 2 Prostitution Charges Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/live-updates-sean-diddy-combs-to-be-sentenced-on-2-prostitution-charges-today/): Sean Diddy Sentencing LIVE Updates: The 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder has been behind bars since his arrest in September 2024.
- [Are internet rumours of a comet hurtling towards Earth true?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/are-internet-rumours-of-a-comet-hurtling-towards-earth-true/): Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims.
- [IAF Chief Says Indian Forces Destroyed 4-5 Pakistani F-16 Jets During Operation Sindoor | 4K |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/iaf-chief-says-indian-forces-destroyed-4-5-pakistani-f-16-jets-during-operation-sindoor-4k-news18/): IAF Chief makes a big revelation on Operation Sindoor and rejects claims made by Pakistan n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [How 13-year-old Haikal survived Indonesia’s deadly boarding school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/how-13-year-old-haikal-survived-indonesias-deadly-boarding-school-collapse/): Haikal survived for three days and two dark nights trapped beneath the rubble of his collapsed school in East Java.
- [Why Hamas Hasn’t Responded To Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Yet | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/why-hamas-hasnt-responded-to-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-yet-explained/): With Trump setting a red line and Netanyahu threatening to “finish the job,” Hamas is yet to respond to the US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan
- [Night Sky Turns Orange As Chevron Refinery Blast Rocks Los Angeles | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/night-sky-turns-orange-as-chevron-refinery-blast-rocks-los-angeles-video/): One of the videos show the sky filled with an orange fireball that stretches across the horizon, making the night appear almost like daylight.
- [Watch: Fire Burns Chevron's El Segundo Refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/03/watch-fire-burns-chevrons-el-segundo-refinery/): A fire erupted at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County, one of the largest on the US west coast. Firefighters and police responded after reports of an explosion, with officials confirming the blaze was contained to one section. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Syria Conducts Its First Parliamentary Polls Since Downfall Of Assad Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/syria-conducts-its-first-parliamentary-polls-since-downfall-of-assad-regime/): After the formation of new parliament, the first task will be to draft a new constitution for the country and prepare for direct public elections in the next term.
- [Will Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/will-israel-end-its-occupation-of-palestinian-territories/): Talks to implement Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza are under way.
- [Russia expresses full support of Venezuela after US strikes boat near coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/russia-expresses-full-support-of-venezuela-after-us-strikes-boat-near-coast/): The US has launched four attacks on the Caribbean region in recent weeks as part of what it says is a war on drugs.
- [Contradictions in FIFA’s banning policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/contradictions-in-fifas-banning-policies/): We compare and contrast FIFA’s 2022 suspension of Russia with its refusal to suspend Israel over the Gaza genocide.
- [India beat Pakistan by 88 in Women’s Cricket World Cup to top points table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/india-beat-pakistan-by-88-in-womens-cricket-world-cup-to-top-points-table/): Goud and Sharma star with the ball in Colombo to give the tournament hosts their second win in two games.
- [Israeli Delegation To Reach Cairo On Monday For Hamas-Tehran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/israeli-delegation-to-reach-cairo-on-monday-for-hamas-tehran-talks/): US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Cairo for talks with Israel and Hamas on ending the war, launching Trump’s peace plan with support from Netanyahu.
- [Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/mass-protests-from-amsterdam-to-istanbul-denounce-israels-gaza-genocide/): Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
- [More Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/more-gaza-flotilla-activists-allege-mistreatment-in-israeli-detention/): Activists deported from Israel following their arrest in the aid flotilla to Gaza say they were treated ‘like monkeys’.
- [Russell wins Singapore GP for Mercedes; McLaren secure constructors’ title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/russell-wins-singapore-gp-for-mercedes-mclaren-secure-constructors-title/): Red Bull’s Verstappen finished second – and McLaren’s Norris, in third, has a 22-point lead in the drivers’ standings.
- [UK police probe suspected arson attack on mosque as ‘hate crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/uk-police-probe-suspected-arson-attack-on-mosque-as-hate-crime/): The attack in East Sussex comes as Britain sees a wave of protests demonising Muslims and asylum seekers.
- [Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/moldovas-vote-is-one-more-sign-of-russias-weakness-in-its-near-abroad/): Instead of boosting its geopolitical sway, the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours.
- [Why is ADL, the Jewish advocacy group, receiving blowback from MAGA?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/why-is-adl-the-jewish-advocacy-group-receiving-blowback-from-maga/): The US nonprofit faces backlash after its online database on extremism included slain right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.
- [Trump Warns Hamas Of 'Complete Obliteration' If It Insists On Staying In Power In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/trump-warns-hamas-of-complete-obliteration-if-it-insists-on-staying-in-power-in-gaza/): President Donald Trump said he expects clarity soon on whether Hamas intends to genuinely pursue peace
- [‘Gaza War Not Over’: Marco Rubio Says ‘Will Know Very Quickly’ If Hamas Will Follow Trump's Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/gaza-war-not-over-marco-rubio-says-will-know-very-quickly-if-hamas-will-follow-trumps-plan/): Marco Rubio said that the world will soon get to know whether Hamas is serious or not about releasing the hostages.
- [Video: Here’s how Syria is electing its first post-Assad parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/video-heres-how-syria-is-electing-its-first-post-assad-parliament/): Syria is holding its first indirect parliamentary election since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
- [Georgia protesters try to storm presidential palace in Tbilisi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/georgia-protesters-try-to-storm-presidential-palace-in-tbilisi/): Georgia’s prime minister says protesters who stormed the presidential palace aimed to overthrow the government.
- [Syria’s election is “a historic moment” in its transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/syrias-election-is-a-historic-moment-in-its-transition/): “What Syrians hope is that this is a part of the transition, part of the pathway that we need to go through…”
- [Five killed across Ukraine in overnight Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/five-killed-across-ukraine-in-overnight-russian-attacks/): Moscow has stepped up its attacks in recent weeks, particularly on Ukraine’s energy grid and gas production sites.
- [To end the starvation in Gaza, bring back UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/to-end-the-starvation-in-gaza-bring-back-unrwa/): Western states have condemned the famine. They can end it by refunding and protecting UNRWA.
- [Gaza bombarded despite Donald Trump telling Israel to stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/gaza-bombarded-despite-donald-trump-telling-israel-to-stop/): Israel struck Gaza killing dozens, in spite of Trump’s call for it to immediately halt its bombing.
- [Everything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-syrias-first-post-assad-elections/): People’s Assembly to be chosen by electoral subcommittees in first vote under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Video: Huge pro-Palestinian protests held in cities across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/video-huge-pro-palestinian-protests-held-in-cities-across-europe/): Massive pro-Palestinian protests have been held in cities across Europe to condemn Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Accept Trump Gaza plan or pander to far-right, Netanyahu must decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/accept-trump-gaza-plan-or-pander-to-far-right-netanyahu-must-decide/): Alon Pinkas, talks about if Netanyahu will accept the Trump ceasefire deal for Gaza or pander to his far-right coalition
- [Freed flotilla activists describe mistreatment in Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/freed-flotilla-activists-describe-mistreatment-in-israeli-detention/): Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who hoped to reach Gaza have been deported after being intercepted and detained
- [Georgia PM says storming of presidential palace aimed at overthrowing gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/georgia-pm-says-storming-of-presidential-palace-aimed-at-overthrowing-govt/): Irakli Kobakhidze calls on EU envoy to condemn Tbilisi protests, saying he bears ‘special responsibility’ for unrest.
- [Netanyahu ‘Ordered’ Drone Attack From Submarine On Gaza Aid Flotilla, ‘Tortured’ Greta | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/netanyahu-ordered-drone-attack-from-submarine-on-gaza-aid-flotilla-tortured-greta-israel-4k/): On October 4, several international activists deported from Israel after participating in a Gaza aid flotilla accused the IDF of mistreating climate activist Greta Thunberg. Among them, Turkish journalist and Gaza Sumud Flotilla participant Ersin Celik told local media that he witnessed Israeli forces “torture Greta Thunberg” after 137 activists detained by Israel arrived in […]
- [Hundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestine marches across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/hundreds-of-thousands-turn-out-at-pro-palestine-marches-across-europe/): Demonstrators demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of flotilla activists trying to get aid to enclave.
- [When stones fell from the sky: The night an Afghan village was destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/when-stones-fell-from-the-sky-the-night-an-afghan-village-was-destroyed/): Aurak Dandila was a tiny, peaceful village nestled into a mountainside. Then the earth shook and unleashed the boulders.
- [Chicago Simmers as ICE Agents Take on Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/chicago-simmers-as-ice-agents-take-on-protesters/): Tensions erupted in Chicago’s Brighton Park after Border Patrol agents reportedly shot an armed woman, prompting protests outside the neighbourhood. Demonstrators confronted ICE and federal personnel behind police tape, criticising aggressive tactics and the use of tear gas in residential areas. Locals expressed anger over heightened federal presence following President Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown, calling […]
- ['Brazen Lies': Israel Denies Allegations Of Mistreating Greta Thunberg And Others In Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/brazen-lies-israel-denies-allegations-of-mistreating-greta-thunberg-and-others-in-detention/): The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied claims of mistreatment of Greta Thunberg and others from the Hamas–Sumud flotilla, stating all legal rights were upheld amid global protests.
- [UK Mosque Set Ablaze With 2 People Inside In Suspected Hate Crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/uk-mosque-set-ablaze-with-2-people-inside-in-suspected-hate-crime/): A UK mosque was set ablaze with two people still inside in a suspected arson attack that police are treating as a hate crime.
- [Pakistan On Sale? Decoding How Islamabad Has Made Natural Resources Its New Currency | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/pakistan-on-sale-decoding-how-islamabad-has-made-natural-resources-its-new-currency-exclusive/): “This economic cooperation with the U.S. is actually a pattern of the Pakistan army where they receive loyalty bonus from everyone,” said top intelligence sources
- [MotoGP Indonesia: Aldeguer wins first race as Marquez injured on lap 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/motogp-indonesia-aldeguer-wins-first-race-as-marquez-injured-on-lap-1/): Gresini’s Fermin Aldeguer won his first career MotoGP after Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi collided on opening lap.
- [A deadly obsession with True Crime in Korea | True Crime Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/a-deadly-obsession-with-true-crime-in-korea-true-crime-reports/): A young woman, obsessed with true crime stories, kills a random stranger to satisfy her darkest curiosity.
- [At least 47 killed in Nepal as heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/at-least-47-killed-in-nepal-as-heavy-rains-trigger-landslides-flash-floods/): Heavy rains continue to disrupt rescue operations in Himalayan nation as authorities struggle to respond to the crisis.
- [Syrian electors vote in indirect polls for first post-Assad parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/syrian-electors-vote-in-indirect-polls-for-first-post-assad-parliament/): Two-thirds of Syria’s new parliament will be chosen by electoral colleges, with the rest appointed by interim president.
- [39 Killed As Heavy Rains Ravage Nepal; Landslides, Flash Floods Block Access To Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/39-killed-as-heavy-rains-ravage-nepal-landslides-flash-floods-block-access-to-kathmandu/): Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Nepal, resulting in casualties and stranding hundreds of passengers as key roads leading to Kathmandu were blocked.
- [Al-Shabab fighters killed in Mogadishu prison assault, Somalia confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/al-shabab-fighters-killed-in-mogadishu-prison-assault-somalia-confirms/): Attackers wore military uniform and rode vehicles imitating security forces to breach a high-security prison in capital.
- [Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’: Rescuing raptors on the streets of Kenya’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/nairobis-birdman-rescuing-raptors-on-the-streets-of-kenyas-capital/): Rodgers Oloo Magutha, who’s lived much of his life on the streets, has big dreams of one day opening a bird shelter.
- [India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of at least nine children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/india-probes-possible-cough-syrup-link-to-deaths-of-at-least-nine-children/): Three states ban the cough syrup after children die allegedly after consuming the product.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/live-india-vs-pakistan-icc-womens-cricket-world-cup-2025/): Follow our live build-up, news, scores, weather updates and commentary stream for the match in Colombo at 09:30 GMT.
- [Week in Pictures: Pro-Gaza protests in Europe to floods in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/week-in-pictures-pro-gaza-protests-in-europe-to-floods-in-sudan/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [UFC 320: Pereira stuns Ankalaev with TKO to regain light heavyweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/ufc-320-pereira-stuns-ankalaev-with-tko-to-regain-light-heavyweight-title/): Alex Pereira won back the light heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
- [LIVE: Gaza’s ‘safe zones’ targeted by Israel as Cairo hosts peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/live-gazas-safe-zones-targeted-by-israel-as-cairo-hosts-peace-talks/): Talks aim at ending nearly two years of war, with Israel’s leader expressing hope that captives would be released.
- [Khalistani, Islamist Networks Exploiting Global Charities For Terror Financing: Intel | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/khalistani-islamist-networks-exploiting-global-charities-for-terror-financing-intel-exclusive/): Intelligence revealed that Khalistani and Islamist organisations in Canada, the UK and Australia are using NGOs to launder donations for terror financing.
- [Canada Tightens Scrutiny On Charities Suspected Of Funding Khalistani Terror Networks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/canada-tightens-scrutiny-on-charities-suspected-of-funding-khalistani-terror-networks-exclusive/): Canada has stepped up scrutiny of charitable organisations suspected of funding Khalistani terrorist groups, with authorities investigating sleeper cells and high-risk individuals.
- ['Dragged By Hair, Forced To Kiss Israel Flag': Activists Say Greta Thunberg Mistreated In Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/dragged-by-hair-forced-to-kiss-israel-flag-activists-say-greta-thunberg-mistreated-in-detention/): Among 137 activists deported from Israel on Saturday, some say Greta Thunberg was mistreated during detention, where she was beaten and forced to kiss an Israeli flag.
- [Poland deploys air defences as Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/poland-deploys-air-defences-as-russia-launches-new-strikes-on-ukraine/): Warsaw says ground-based air defence, radar reconnaissance systems also brought to the ‘highest state of readiness’.
- ['India Will Be Buried Under The Wreckage Of Its Warplanes': Pakistan Minister’s Shocking Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/india-will-be-buried-under-the-wreckage-of-its-warplanes-pakistan-ministers-shocking-remark/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif responded sharply to what he described as “provocative” remarks by India’s military and political leaders after Operation Sindoor.
- [North Korea’s Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/north-koreas-kim-vows-additional-military-measures-ahead-of-major-parade/): Kim Jong Un says Pyongyang will counter the buildup of US forces in the Korean Peninsula.
- [Real Madrid beat Villarreal as Vinicius Jr scores two goals, Mbappe injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/real-madrid-beat-villarreal-as-vinicius-jr-scores-two-goals-mbappe-injured/): A Vinicius Jr brace helped Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga after Kylian Mbappe limped off with an ankle sprain.
- [Lionel Messi assists Inter Miami back into win column against Revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/lionel-messi-assists-inter-miami-back-into-win-column-against-revolution/): A trio of assists by star forward Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami crush New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
- [Trump Approves Deployment Of 300 Troops To Chicago After Protesters Clash With ICE Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/trump-approves-deployment-of-300-troops-to-chicago-after-protesters-clash-with-ice-agents/): Trump authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, marking an escalation of his anti-crime and immigration crackdown that has prompted criticism.
- ['No Such Cooperation With Pakistan': Russia Denies Plans To Supply Fighter Jet Engines, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/no-such-cooperation-with-pakistan-russia-denies-plans-to-supply-fighter-jet-engines-says-report/): Russia has dismissed reports claiming it is supplying RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for the JF-17 Thunder Block III jets, calling such claims “illogical”.
- ['It's Now Or Never': Thousands Rally In Israel To Demand Safe Return Of All Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/its-now-or-never-thousands-rally-in-israel-to-demand-safe-return-of-all-hostages/): Thousands gathered at the Hostages Square to mark two years of the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, demanding the Israeli government to ensure the safe return of all hostages.
- ['Hamas Is Isolated': Netanyahu Hopes To Announce Return Of All Hostages From Gaza 'In Coming Days'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/hamas-is-isolated-netanyahu-hopes-to-announce-return-of-all-hostages-from-gaza-in-coming-days/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he was hopeful of announcing the return of all hostages from Gaza soon after Hamas partially agreed to Trump’s peace plan.
- [US Judge Halts Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment In Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/us-judge-halts-trump-administrations-national-guard-deployment-in-portland/): The Defence Department had earlier announced plans to place around 200 members of Oregon’s National Guard under federal control for a period of 60 days.
- ['Israel Has Agreed To Initial Withdrawal Line': Donald Trump Says Ceasefire Post Hamas' Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/israel-has-agreed-to-initial-withdrawal-line-donald-trump-says-ceasefire-post-hamas-nod/): Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to a withdrawal line in Gaza, which has been shared with Hamas. He added that once Hamas confirms, a ceasefire will take effect immediately.
- [Clipped Rights? US Military's New Beard Ban Leaves Sikhs And Other Minority Communities Bristling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/clipped-rights-us-militarys-new-beard-ban-leaves-sikhs-and-other-minority-communities-bristling/): Critics, including civil rights groups and veterans, argue the policy is discriminatory and a massive rollback of religious freedom protections guaranteed by the First Amendment
- [Border Patrol agents shoot woman amid Chicago immigration protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/border-patrol-agents-shoot-woman-amid-chicago-immigration-protests/): ICE agents clash with protesters, deploying rubber bullets and pepper spray amid Chicago immigration demonstrations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,319](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1319/): Here are the key events from day 1,319 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Is an end to war in sight in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/is-an-end-to-war-in-sight-in-gaza/): Hamas says ‘yes’ to parts of President Trump’s plan for the Strip.
- [Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/greta-thunberg-mistreated-by-israeli-forces-in-detention-activists-say/): Activists describe mistreatment after Israel intercepted Gaza aid flotilla and detained about 450 people.
- [Chelsea beat Liverpool with late Estevao goal as Arsenal top Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/chelsea-beat-liverpool-with-late-estevao-goal-as-arsenal-top-premier-league/): Estevao’s injury-time goal seals 2-1 win for Chelsea over Liverpool as Arsenal take EPL top spot beating West Ham 2-0.
- [Israel pounds Gaza, killing 61, despite Trump’s call for it to halt bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israel-pounds-gaza-killing-61-despite-trumps-call-for-it-to-halt-bombing/): Donald Trump urges Hamas to move quickly to release captives and finalise negotiations over his plan to end the war.
- [Yes, the ADL is a ‘political front masquerading as a watchdog’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/yes-the-adl-is-a-political-front-masquerading-as-a-watchdog/): And for the past two years, it has played well the ‘arsonist and the fireman’ scam.
- [Police fire water cannon at Georgia protesters near presidential palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/police-fire-water-cannon-at-georgia-protesters-near-presidential-palace/): Opposition protests turned violent as riot police used tear gas and water cannon after disputed local elections.
- [Old Video Of Japan’s Next PM Sanae Takaichi Singing Rock Anthem On TV Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/old-video-of-japans-next-pm-sanae-takaichi-singing-rock-anthem-on-tv-goes-viral/): Sanae Takaichi, set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister, went viral for singing X Japan’s “Rusty Nail” in 2016.
- [FBI Director Calls Maduro ‘Narcoterrorist Dictator’ As Two Men Indicted In Money-Laundering Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/fbi-director-calls-maduro-narcoterrorist-dictator-as-two-men-indicted-in-money-laundering-case/): Arick Komarczyk and Irazmar Carbajal were indicted for laundering money linked to Nicolás Maduro’s children, as FBI targets criminal lifelines supporting the Venezuelan regime.
- [Muhammad Yunus Voices Support For Bangladeshi Activist Onboard Gaza-Bound Flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/muhammad-yunus-voices-support-for-bangladeshi-activist-onboard-gaza-bound-flotilla/): Muhammad Yunus voiced support for Shahidul Alam and the Gaza flotilla, condemning global apathy and Israel’s blockade, as activists worldwide rally for aid and justice in Gaza.
- [Populist billionaire Andrej Babis’s party set to win Czech election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/populist-billionaire-andrej-babiss-party-set-to-win-czech-election/): With most votes tallied, Babis’s ANO party is ahead, but it appears set to fall short of a majority in parliament.
- [Hamas, Israel To Hold Indirect Talks In Cairo On Hostage, Prisoner Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/hamas-israel-to-hold-indirect-talks-in-cairo-on-hostage-prisoner-exchange/): Hamas and Israel will hold indirect talks in Cairo, mediated by Egypt, to discuss hostage release based on Donald Trump’s proposal.
- [Pakistan Shifts Stance, Turkey Stands Firm As Both Back Hamas' Reply To Trump’s Gaza Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/pakistan-shifts-stance-turkey-stands-firm-as-both-back-hamas-reply-to-trumps-gaza-plan/): Pakistan and Turkey support Hamas’ partial acceptance of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Israel to cease bombings
- [US Revises List Of Nations Under New Visa Bond Program. Should Indians Worry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/us-revises-list-of-nations-under-new-visa-bond-program-should-indians-worry/): The US launched a visa bond pilot program requiring up to $15000 bond for nationals from Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia, targeting high overstay rates.
- [Can a ‘one-sided, unserious’ US plan deliver peace to Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/can-a-one-sided-unserious-us-plan-deliver-peace-to-gaza/): US political scientist Stephen Walt argues the US is staging a ‘half-hearted’ intervention that won’t lead to peace.
- [Norman Finkelstein: Trump plan has no connection to reality in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/norman-finkelstein-trump-plan-has-no-connection-to-reality-in-gaza/): Norman Finkelstein tells Marc Lamont Hill why he believes Trump’s peace deal is the weakest yet with no path to justice.
- [Gaza protests under way in Europe as arrests made in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/gaza-protests-under-way-in-europe-as-arrests-made-in-london/): Protests take place in Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon and London, where police made more than 100 arrests.
- [Trump’s Bruised Hand Sparks Health Rumours Again After Pic With JD Vance Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trumps-bruised-hand-sparks-health-rumours-again-after-pic-with-jd-vance-goes-viral/): A photo of Trump at a dinner sparked health concerns over bruising on his hand, with experts and social media debating possible causes.
- [Hezbollah Says Trump’s Gaza Plan ‘Full Of Danger,’ Designed To Suit Israel’s Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/hezbollah-says-trumps-gaza-plan-full-of-danger-designed-to-suit-israels-project/): Hezbollah warns Trump’s Gaza plan favors Israel and endangers Palestinians, while Hamas accepts some terms but demands changes.
- [Trump Praises Israel, Warns Hamas To 'Act Quickly': What's Happening In Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trump-praises-israel-warns-hamas-to-act-quickly-whats-happening-in-gaza/): Donald Trump also issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying that they should act “quickly” and any delay or outcome that leaves Gaza as a security threat “will not be tolerated.”
- [Rioters Torch Furniture Near Georgia’s Presidential Palace As Protests Erupt In Tbilisi | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/rioters-torch-furniture-near-georgias-presidential-palace-as-protests-erupt-in-tbilisi-videos/): Masked rioters waving European Union and Ukrainian flags clashed with police near Georgia’s presidential palace in Tbilisi.
- [Dave Chappelle Says Saudi Arabia Allows More Free Speech Than US: 'It's Easier To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/dave-chappelle-says-saudi-arabia-allows-more-free-speech-than-us-its-easier-to/): Dave Chappelle faces backlash after claiming free speech is easier in Saudi Arabia than the US at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, sparking criticism from Bill Maher and others online.
- [Will Trump Pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs? Resurfaced Video Sparks Buzz As Rapper Gets Jail Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/will-trump-pardon-sean-diddy-combs-resurfaced-video-sparks-buzz-as-rapper-gets-jail-term/): Trump ruled out pardoning Combs due to past criticism but showed openness to pardoning Santos, citing loyalty. Combs was sentenced for transporting women for prostitution.
- [Key Hamas Ally Makes U-Turn On Trump’s Gaza Plan, Israel, US ‘Rush Truce Negotiators’ To Egypt | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/key-hamas-ally-makes-u-turn-on-trumps-gaza-plan-israel-us-rush-truce-negotiators-to-egypt-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Is There A Mystery Planet Orbiting Our Solar System? What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/is-there-a-mystery-planet-orbiting-our-solar-system-what-we-know-so-far/): Amir Siraj and team propose Planet Y, a possible unseen planet influencing Kuiper Belt object orbits. Vera C. Rubin Observatory may soon shed light on this solar system mystery.
- [Close Shave For Pakistan? P&G's Exit From Country Sparks Panic Over Razor Shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/close-shave-for-pakistan-pgs-exit-from-country-sparks-panic-over-razor-shortage/): Procter & Gamble is shutting down operations in Pakistan, sparking concerns over shortages of Gillette, Head & Shoulders, and other personal care brands.
- [What we know about Hamas’ response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/what-we-know-about-hamas-response-to-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Hamas accepted parts of US President Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan but wants more talks on several key points.
- [Trapped in Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/trapped-in-tunisia/): Caught between two worlds, migrants in Tunisia fight the elements and the authorities as they strive to reach Europe.
- [India vs Pakistan – ICC Women’s World Cup: Match time, handshake row, rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/india-vs-pakistan-icc-womens-world-cup-match-time-handshake-row-rain/): While both teams want to ‘focus on the game’, regional politics may take the attention away from cricket in Colombo.
- [Netanyahu under pressure as Trump pushes Gaza deal with Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/netanyahu-under-pressure-as-trump-pushes-gaza-deal-with-hamas/): US president Donald Trump’s order to halt fire in Gaza has forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban his m
- [North Korea's New Crackdown: Why Breast Implants Are Now An 'Anti-Socialist' Crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/north-koreas-new-crackdown-why-breast-implants-are-now-an-anti-socialist-crime/): With young women being dragged to hospitals for body checks, Kim Jong Un’s expanding crackdown is targeting not just what citizens say or wear, but how they look
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Liverpool – English Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/live-chelsea-vs-liverpool-english-premier-league/): Join our live build-up, with team news, on our live text commentary stream, including updates from Man Utd and Arsenal.
- [Smear. Kill. Repeat.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/smear-kill-repeat/): The chilling playbook Israel has developed for journalists in Gaza.
- [Gaza plan “an Israeli-led campaign to exclude” Palestinian control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/gaza-plan-an-israeli-led-campaign-to-exclude-palestinian-control/): Analyst Amjad Iraqi says the Trump-Netanyahu plan sidelines Palestinians from shaping Gaza’s future.
- [Munich airport resumes operations after more drone sightings halted flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/munich-airport-resumes-operations-after-more-drone-sightings-halted-flights/): The German airport says that 46 flights had been cancelled or delayed, affecting 6,500 passengers.
- [On-Board Cams And 2 UK Techies: How Gaza Aid Flotilla's Raid Was Livestreamed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/on-board-cams-and-2-uk-techies-how-gaza-aid-flotillas-raid-was-livestreamed/): The flotilla was carrying 500 activists, including climate advocate Greta Thunberg. Protests erupted globally as live feeds drew 6 million visits in two days.
- [With Global Gaze On Gaza, Hamas Plays The Long Game On Trump's Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/with-global-gaze-on-gaza-hamas-plays-the-long-game-on-trumps-peace-plan/): The most profound challenge, however, remains the path to a lasting political settlement, namely the two-state solution
- [Indian Student From Hyderabad Shot Dead In US While Working At Gas Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/indian-student-from-hyderabad-shot-dead-in-us-while-working-at-gas-station/): Chandrashekar Pole, a student at the University of North Texas and a native of Hyderabad, was shot by unidentified gunmen in Texas.
- [‘Will Be Forced To Leave’: Indian Researcher Cited In Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/will-be-forced-to-leave-indian-researcher-cited-in-lawsuit-challenging-trumps-100000-h%e2%80%911b-fee/): An Indian researcher in California, is at the center of a lawsuit challenging Donald Trump’s 100000 H-1B visa fee, citing harm to research and innovation in the United States.
- [Israel Preparing List Of Palestinian Prisoners To Be Freed As Part Of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/04/israel-preparing-list-of-palestinian-prisoners-to-be-freed-as-part-of-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Israel is expected to dispatch a delegation to hold talks for implementing Trump’s Gaza peace plan after Hamas agreed to release all hostages.
- [The difficult lives of Gaza’s babies born on October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/the-difficult-lives-of-gazas-babies-born-on-october-7/): Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum shares the story of two toddlers born in Gaza on October 7, 2023, right before the war.
- ["Expect And Hope" White House Doesn't Rule Out Trump Recognizing Palestine State If Hamas... | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/expect-and-hope-white-house-doesnt-rule-out-trump-recognizing-palestine-state-if-hamas-4k/): During her weekly briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked if the Trump administration would ‘recognize a Palestinian state’ if Hamas agreed to cede power to a ‘transitional technocratic government’. But she didn’t rule it out and said “I don’t want to get ahead of the technical talks right now. They’re extremely sensitive. […]
- [US Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Sending National Guard Troops To Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-from-sending-national-guard-troops-to-portland/): US District Judge Karin Immergut blocked Donald Trump’s plan to deploy Texas and California National Guard troops to Portland, as California and Oregon sought a restraining order.
- [Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Greece after Israeli prison release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/gaza-flotilla-activists-arrive-in-greece-after-israeli-prison-release/): Greta Thunberg spoke publicly for the first time since being released from an Israeli prison.
- [Man on trial in Albania kills judge, injures two others in shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/man-on-trial-in-albania-kills-judge-injures-two-others-in-shooting/): Astrit Kalaja, an appeals court judge, died on his way to hospital after the courtroom attack on Monday.
- [Syria shares results of first parliamentary poll amid inclusivity concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/syria-shares-results-of-first-parliamentary-poll-amid-inclusivity-concerns/): Election marks landmark moment in country’s post-war transition, but vote goes largely to Sunni male representatives.
- [Israel says blind Hezbollah fighter, wife killed in Lebanon car strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/israel-says-blind-hezbollah-fighter-wife-killed-in-lebanon-car-strike/): CCTV footage shows the moment an Israeli drone struck a car in southern Lebanon, killing a husband and wife.
- ["Nothing For Us To Negotiate" Mike Johnson Rejects Hakeem Jeffries' Challenge For TV Debate | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/nothing-for-us-to-negotiate-mike-johnson-rejects-hakeem-jeffries-challenge-for-tv-debate-4k/): The federal government remains closed amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills, one backed by each party. President Donald Trump and Republicans have cast blame for the shutdown on Democrats’ health care demands, while Democrats insist Republicans need to negotiate. Amid the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson said “there’s nothing” […]
- [Trump Imposes 25% US Tariff On Medium, Heavy Duty Trucks From Nov 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-imposes-25-us-tariff-on-medium-heavy-duty-trucks-from-nov-1/): This comes weeks after Trump announced upcoming import tariffs, including 100% duties on patented drugs and 25% levies on heavy duty trucks, as soon as October 1
- [From Fields To Cultural Icons: Buffaloes Take Centre Stage At Thailand’s Harvest Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/from-fields-to-cultural-icons-buffaloes-take-centre-stage-at-thailands-harvest-festival/): The festival, held at the end of the 11th lunar month to mark the start of the harvest season, highlights the important role water buffaloes once played in Thai agriculture
- [Lula asks Trump to lift 40 percent tariff from Brazilian goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/lula-asks-trump-to-lift-40-percent-tariff-from-brazilian-goods/): Trump had imposed a 40% tariff on Brazil in July on top of a 10% earlier even though US has a trade surplus with Brazil.
- [Indian Student Awarded Columbia Scholarship Says US Rejected Visa After Social Media Vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/indian-student-awarded-columbia-scholarship-says-us-rejected-visa-after-social-media-vetting/): The visa denial letter didn’t mention his online activity but said he failed to show strong enough ties to India that would compel him to return after studying in the US
- [Greta Thunberg Among 171 Activists Deported To Greece, Slovakia: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/greta-thunberg-among-171-activists-deported-to-greece-slovakia-israel/): Israel deported 171 people including Greta Thunberg from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Greece and Slovakia after detaining them en route to Gaza, amid allegations of mistreatment
- [US Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal/): Former girlfriend of convicted sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
- [Illinois lawsuit seeks to block Trump sending National Guard to Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/illinois-lawsuit-seeks-to-block-trump-sending-national-guard-to-chicago/): State accuses Trump of ‘unlawful and unconstitutional’ use of National Guard in latest effort to stop deployment.
- [Brazil's Lula Asks Trump To Remove Tariffs In First Call After Months To Diffuse Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/brazils-lula-asks-trump-to-remove-tariffs-in-first-call-after-months-to-diffuse-tensions/): This marks the first-ever official talks between both leaders after ties between Brazil and the United States were strained due to Trump’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods.
- ['Never Intended To Rape Her': Convict Appeals Verdict In France's Gisele Pelicot Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/never-intended-to-rape-her-convict-appeals-verdict-in-frances-gisele-pelicot-case/): The case, which exposed a chilling pattern of systematic sexual abuse and manipulation, initially led to the conviction of 51 men, including Pelicot’s former husband
- [Man On Trial Shoots Judge Dead, Injures Two In Albania Courtroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/man-on-trial-shoots-judge-dead-injures-two-in-albania-courtroom/): In Tirana, a man on trial shot judge dead and injured two others over a property dispute. Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Bajram Begaj condemned the attack.
- [Can US strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela be legally justified?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/can-us-strikes-on-suspected-drug-boats-off-venezuela-be-legally-justified/): Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela as Trump ratchets up military, political pressure against Venezuela’s Maduro.
- [Madagascar anti-government protesters take to the streets for third week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/madagascar-anti-government-protesters-take-to-the-streets-for-third-week/): Demonstrators in Madagascar decry corruption, daily power cuts and water shortages as tensions with authorities rise.
- [With Gaza in ruins, will US media name the crime?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/with-gaza-in-ruins-will-us-media-name-the-crime/): With at least 66,000 Palestinians dead and mounting genocide declarations, will Western media hold Israel accountable?
- [Illinois Sues To Block Trump Administration From Deploying National Guard Troops To Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/illinois-sues-to-block-trump-administration-from-deploying-national-guard-troops-to-chicago/): Illinois filed a lawsuit to stop the Donald Trump administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago.
- ["Exclusively Ukrainian..." Zelensky Claims Strikes on Russia Included Domestic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/exclusively-ukrainian-zelensky-claims-strikes-on-russia-included-domestic-missiles/): President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 6 that recent attacks by Ukraine’s military on Russian infrastructure included the use of domestically produced missiles. At a news conference in Kyiv with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Kyiv, Zelensky was asked whether Ukraine has fired its new long-range Flamingo missile against Russian targets. The president answered […]
- [Israel, Hamas Begin Indirect Talks In Egypt To End Gaza War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/israel-hamas-begin-indirect-talks-in-egypt-to-end-gaza-war-report/): The discussions are based on a proposal from US President Donald Trump to halt hostilities and initiate a broader peace process
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Western parts found in Russian drones, missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-western-parts-found-in-russian-drones-missiles/): President says Ukraine is preparing ‘new sanctions against those who help Russia and its war’.
- [ICC convicts first militia leader for brutal attacks in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/icc-convicts-first-militia-leader-for-brutal-attacks-in-darfur/): The International Criminal Court has found Sudanese militia chief Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of war crimes.
- [Conservative writer Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/conservative-writer-bari-weiss-named-editor-in-chief-of-cbs-news/): Appointment of media figure known for pro-Israel, anti-‘woke’ stances comes as US media firms feel Trump pressure.
- [Lieutenant General Asim Malik To Continue As Pakistan's ISI Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/lieutenant-general-asim-malik-to-continue-as-pakistans-isi-chief/): Malik, who also holds the position of National Security Advisor (NSA), was expected to retire later this year, though no exact date has been made public
- [A 10-point plan for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/a-10-point-plan-for-israel/): Here is what needs to happen to put Palestinians and Israelis on the path to peace.
- [ICC convicts ex-Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb of war crimes in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/icc-convicts-ex-janjaweed-leader-ali-kushayb-of-war-crimes-in-darfur/): The 27 guilty verdicts are the first handed down by The Hague-based court over war crimes in Sudanese region in 2000s.
- [AI now sounds more like us – should we be concerned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/ai-now-sounds-more-like-us-should-we-be-concerned/): Advances in AI-generated ‘deepfake’ audio could spell a boom in phone call fraud.
- [Turkey’s Shooter Yusuf Dikec Steals Spotlight Again, Wins Gold At European League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/turkeys-shooter-yusuf-dikec-steals-spotlight-again-wins-gold-at-european-league/): Dikec’s relaxed yet focused style brought back memories of the Paris Olympics, where he made headlines for competing without the usual protective equipment
- [‘Pakistan Has Not Offered A Port Near Gwadar To US’: Top Security Official Denies News Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/pakistan-has-not-offered-a-port-near-gwadar-to-us-top-security-official-denies-news-report/): “Pakistan is committed to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). No port or any other national asset were offered to the US,” said sources
- [Ceasefire or empty promises? Gaza’s displaced speak out on Trump’s plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/ceasefire-or-empty-promises-gazas-displaced-speak-out-on-trumps-plan/): War-weary Palestinians are sceptical yet cautiously hopeful that Trump’s ceasefire plan might ease their suffering.
- [Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/is-russias-putin-gambling-with-the-safety-of-ukraines-nuclear-stations/): Russia and Ukraine have traded blame, accusing one another of imperilling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
- [Anger and grief in India after 14 children die from toxic cough syrup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/anger-and-grief-in-india-after-14-children-die-from-toxic-cough-syrup/): Families in India’s Madhya Pradesh are mourning the deaths of 14 children who died after taking a contaminated cough syr
- [I have lost everything, all I have left is hope that the bombs will stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/i-have-lost-everything-all-i-have-left-is-hope-that-the-bombs-will-stop/): I have sold my last valuable – my engagement ring – to feed my starving child. All I can do now is wait, pray and hope.
- [Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/potential-hurdles-litter-road-as-israel-and-hamas-head-to-gaza-peace-talks/): Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Trump’s 20-point plan are set to begin in Sharm el-Sheikh.
- [Trump Calls Chicago 'War Zone' As Judge Halts Troop Deployment To Another Democrat City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-calls-chicago-war-zone-as-judge-halts-troop-deployment-to-another-democrat-city/): Trump on Saturday approved the deployment of 300 National Guard soldiers to Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States
- [Doorbell cam video shows masked arsonists attacking UK mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/doorbell-cam-video-shows-masked-arsonists-attacking-uk-mosque/): Doorbell cam video from the UK shows masked men setting fire to a mosque while people were in the building.
- [Rajnath Singh To Visit Australia On October 9-10, A First By Defence Minister Since 2014](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/rajnath-singh-to-visit-australia-on-october-9-10-a-first-by-defence-minister-since-2014/): The visit comes at a historic moment when India and Australia commemorate five years of the establishment of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- [Stabilisation force deployment in Gaza still a “crucial issue”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/stabilisation-force-deployment-in-gaza-still-a-crucial-issue/): “The problem is going to be maintaining the [Gaza ceasefire] agreement.”
- [US-Japanese Trio Wins Medicine Nobel: Who Are Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell & Shimon Sakaguchi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/us-japanese-trio-wins-medicine-nobel-who-are-mary-brunkow-fred-ramsdell-shimon-sakaguchi/): The US-Japanese trio’s discoveries have been decisive in understanding how the immune system functions and why we do not all develop serious autoimmune diseases
- [Video: Dozens killed in flash flooding and landslides in Nepal and India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/video-dozens-killed-in-flash-flooding-and-landslides-in-nepal-and-india/): Widespread flooding in Nepal and India has caused the deaths of at least 47 people.
- [“Will Destroy…” Putin’s Last Tomahawk Warning to US? Medvedev Says "Europeans Feel Danger of War"|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/will-destroy-putins-last-tomahawk-warning-to-us-medvedev-says-europeans-feel-danger-of-war4k/): On Oct. 4, Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport shut down overnight after about 25 hot-air balloons carrying 12,000 cigarette packs from Belarus entered its airspace, delaying flights for hours and affecting 6,000 passengers. Meanwhile, less than two months after his Alaska summit with Trump, Putin warned that U.S. supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for deep strikes in […]
- [Pakistan Sends First Rare Earths Shipment To US As Protests Erupt Over 'Secret Deal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/pakistan-sends-first-rare-earths-shipment-to-us-as-protests-erupt-over-secret-deal/): The shipment was sent under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and American firm US Strategic Metals
- [What Is Peripheral Immune Tolerance For Which Brunkow, Ramsdell, Sakaguchi Won Nobel Prize?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/what-is-peripheral-immune-tolerance-for-which-brunkow-ramsdell-sakaguchi-won-nobel-prize/): Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025: Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi provided fundamental knowledge of how the immune system is regulated and kept in check
- [Syria’s justice minister on rebuilding rule of law after al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/syrias-justice-minister-on-rebuilding-rule-of-law-after-al-assad/): Mazhar al-Wais on Syria’s transitional justice process and the fight for truth after Bashar al-Assad’s fall.
- [Video: Heroes’ welcome for freed Gaza flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/video-heroes-welcome-for-freed-gaza-flotilla-activists/): Dozens of activists detained aboard the Gaza aid flotilla have arrived home in Spain, Portugal, and Tunisia.
- [France’s prime minister resigns over divisions after just weeks in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/frances-prime-minister-resigns-over-divisions-after-just-weeks-in-office/): French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has stepped down, blaming deep divisions in parliament.
- [Pakistan Says Chinese-Made Weapons ‘Performed Exceptionally’ In Conflict With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/pakistan-says-chinese-made-weapons-performed-exceptionally-in-conflict-with-india/): The May conflict saw the most extensive use of Chinese weaponry by Pakistan in recent history, backed by Chinese satellite and radar support
- [Shock For US As Big European Ally Rejects American F-35, Eyes Turkey’s KAAN Jet Instead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/shock-for-us-as-big-european-ally-rejects-american-f-35-eyes-turkeys-kaan-jet-instead/): As part of its broader “Rearm Europe” initiative, the European Union has been seeking to reduce strategic dependence on the United States
- [Shootings In Canada After Bishnoi Gang Labelled As Terror Outfit; Fateh Portugal Claims Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/shootings-in-canada-after-bishnoi-gang-labelled-as-terror-outfit-fateh-portugal-claims-role/): The infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang opened fire at multiple locations in Canada on Sunday. Bishnoi gang’s aide claimed responsibility.
- [Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize In Medicine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/mary-e-brunkow-fred-ramsdell-shimon-sakaguchi-awarded-2025-nobel-prize-in-medicine/): Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize In Medicine
- [Nobel Prize 2025: What they are, when will the awards be announced?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/nobel-prize-2025-what-they-are-when-will-the-awards-be-announced/): Nobel Prize for medicine to be announced on Monday, followed by five other prizes to be declared over the next week.
- [Australian police search for motive in rare mass shooting in Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/australian-police-search-for-motive-in-rare-mass-shooting-in-sydney/): Police say 60-year-old man in custody after he shot 50 bullets into busy Sydney street, injuring one person critically.
- [Nepal hit by deadly floods after days of heavy monsoon rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/nepal-hit-by-deadly-floods-after-days-of-heavy-monsoon-rains/): Disaster officials report at least 47 people killed as landslides and floods wreak havoc.
- [Nobel prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/nobel-prize-for-medicine-awarded-to-immune-system-researchers/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘red line’ protest for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/hundreds-of-thousands-join-amsterdams-red-line-protest-for-gaza/): Rally organisers say around 250,000 people marched in Amsterdam’s ‘red line’ protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-says-ufc-fight-at-white-house-to-be-staged-on-his-80th-birthday/): US President Donald Trump announces the ‘big UFC fight’ on the White House grounds will now take place on June 14.
- [France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/frances-new-prime-minister-sebastien-lecornu-resigns/): President Emmanuel Macron accepts resignation of newly appointed prime minister after criticism over cabinet lineup.
- [French PM Sebastien Lecornu, Who Took Charge Less Than A Month Ago, Resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/french-pm-sebastien-lecornu-who-took-charge-less-than-a-month-ago-resigns/): France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, just hours after appointing his new cabinet, amid opposition from both allies and opponents.
- [Hamas To Free Israeli Hostages This Week? Trump Warns of ‘Bloodshed’ If Gaza Plan Fails | Egypt | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/hamas-to-free-israeli-hostages-this-week-trump-warns-of-bloodshed-if-gaza-plan-fails-egypt-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct. 5) urged Hamas and Israeli negotiators gathering in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza to “move fast,” adding that there had been “very positive discussions” with the Palestinian armed group.”There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the […]
- [North Darfur displacement worsens as Sudan paramilitary tightens siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/north-darfur-displacement-worsens-as-sudan-paramilitary-tightens-siege/): El-Fasher’s population has plummeted by 62% as RSF attacks intensify, marking one of Sudan’s worst humanitarian crises.
- [Gunman Fires 100 Bullets On Busy Street Leaving 20 Injured In Sydney; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/gunman-fires-100-bullets-on-busy-street-leaving-20-injured-in-sydney-arrested/): The police apprehended the suspect following the incident and also seized a .30-calibre rifle.
- [This 8,850-km ‘Brown Monster’ Has Been Growing From Africa To Mexico For 15 Years!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/this-8850-km-brown-monster-has-been-growing-from-africa-to-mexico-for-15-years/): A vast 8,850 km brown algae belt stretching from Africa to Mexico has been growing for 15 years, visible even from space and it’s threatening marine life and coastal communities
- [Digital Jihad, Foreign Backers & 298 Candidates: Jamaat's Poll Plan Puts India On Edge | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/digital-jihad-foreign-backers-298-candidates-jamaats-poll-plan-puts-india-on-edge-exclusive/): Indian intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the Bengal, Assam, and Tripura corridors, fearing the revival of radical sleeper cells and cross-border ideological spill-over
- ['Got To Take Credit': Donald Trump Claims He Warned Of Osama Bin Laden Year Before 9/11 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/got-to-take-credit-donald-trump-claims-he-warned-of-osama-bin-laden-year-before-9-11-attacks/): Donald Trump hailed the US Navy SEALs for killing Osama bin Laden and, referring to a book he authored, claimed he warned about the Al-Qaeda chief a year before the 9/11 attacks.
- [Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire talks will go ‘very quickly’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-predicts-gaza-ceasefire-talks-will-go-very-quickly/): US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiations involving Israel and Hamas will go “very quickly”.
- [Governor slams ‘Trump’s invasion’ as troops deployed in Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/governor-slams-trumps-invasion-as-troops-deployed-in-illinois/): Texas governor applauds move to deploy 400 National Guard members from his state to Illinois, Oregon and other states.
- [LIVE: Deadly attacks continue across Gaza; Egypt hosts Israel, Hamas teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/live-deadly-attacks-continue-across-gaza-egypt-hosts-israel-hamas-teams/): Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the US are due to convene in Egypt for talks.
- [Barcelona suffer shock defeat at Sevilla in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/barcelona-suffer-shock-defeat-at-sevilla-in-la-liga/): Barcelona’s unexpected loss to Sevilla drops the Spanish champions two points behind Real Madrid on La Liga ladder.
- [Greta Thunberg “humiliated” by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/greta-thunberg-humiliated-by-israeli-forces/): Italian journalist Lorenzo D’Agostino says Israel subjected him and Global Flotilla members to “barbaric” treatment
- [Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: Can It Work? What To Expect As High-Stakes Talks Set To Begin In Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trumps-gaza-peace-plan-can-it-work-what-to-expect-as-high-stakes-talks-set-to-begin-in-egypt/): Talks in Egypt bring the closest push yet toward ending the two-year war, but unresolved disputes over Hamas’s disarmament and Israel’s pullback could still derail the deal
- [Dhaka Student Arrested Over Social Media Post On Quran, Taslima Nasreen Demands His Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/dhaka-student-arrested-over-social-media-post-on-quran-taslima-nasreen-demands-his-release/): Apurba Pal, a North South University student in Dhaka, was arrested and expelled for allegedly insulting the Quran. Nasreen condemned the actions and called for his release.
- [‘Why You’re So F*ing Negative’: Trump Snaps At Israeli PM For Calling Hamas’ Peace Nod ‘Nonsense’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/why-youre-so-fing-negative-trump-snaps-at-israeli-pm-for-calling-hamas-peace-nod-nonsense/): The Netanyahu-Trump heated exchange arose after Hamas issued a conditional acceptance of Trump’s Gaza peace framework.
- [Op Sindoor Damaged F-16s, AWACS & Radars In Pakistan, US Stepped In For Repairs | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/op-sindoor-damaged-f-16s-awacs-radars-in-pakistan-us-stepped-in-for-repairs-exclusive/): US sent special teams on Asim Munir’s request but reportedly blocked China from assisting in repairs over concerns of technology theft, particularly related to the F-16s and C-130
- [World News Live Updates: Canada Finds Nearly 47,000 Foreign Students May Be Non-Compliant With Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/world-news-live-updates-canada-finds-nearly-47000-foreign-students-may-be-non-compliant-with-visas/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [Australia, Papua New Guinea sign mutual defence treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/australia-papua-new-guinea-sign-mutual-defence-treaty/): Pukpuk treaty commits the two neighbours to greater military cooperation, although the text is yet to be released.
- ['Actually Benefits India': Russian Experts On Reports Of RD-93 Engine Sale To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/actually-benefits-india-russian-experts-on-reports-of-rd-93-engine-sale-to-pakistan/): Russian experts said reports of RD-93 engine sales to Pakistan could actually benefit India, as the move exposes China and Pakistan’s continued reliance on Russian systems.
- [US Secy Calls Hamas 'Killers, Savages, Terrorists,' Hails Trump's Efforts To End Gaza Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/us-secy-calls-hamas-killers-savages-terrorists-hails-trumps-efforts-to-end-gaza-conflict/): Rubio’s remarks came shortly after President Trump announced that talks between Hamas and several countries around the world, including Arab and Muslim nations.
- [Bangladesh Jamaat Backtracks, Quietly Removes Controversial 'New Logo' | News18 Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/bangladesh-jamaat-backtracks-quietly-removes-controversial-new-logo-news18-impact/): The Jamaat now seems to have removed the new logo from its leader Shafiqur Rahman’s office, where it was first spotted and unveiled during a meeting with the Spanish ambassador
- [Indian-Origin Motel Owner Killed In US After Asking Shooter, ‘Are You Alright, Bud?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/indian-origin-motel-owner-killed-in-us-after-asking-shooter-are-you-alright-bud/): Police said the suspect, West, had been staying at the motel for about two weeks with a woman and a child. Shortly before shooting Ehagaban, he allegedly shot the woman.
- ['Sounds Like A Good Idea': Trump On Putin’s Proposal On Nuclear Arms Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/sounds-like-a-good-idea-trump-on-putins-proposal-on-nuclear-arms-control/): Trump backed Putin’s nuclear limits plan as the US considers sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, increasing tensions and testing US-Russia diplomacy.
- [More than 350 trekkers escape blizzard-hit Everest, hundreds still stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/more-than-350-trekkers-escape-blizzard-hit-everest-hundreds-still-stranded/): Rescued trekkers reach China’s Qudang township while 200 others still face treacherous Everest conditions awaiting help.
- ['Positive Discussions With Hamas': Trump Says First Phase Of Hostage Release Likely This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/positive-discussions-with-hamas-trump-says-first-phase-of-hostage-release-likely-this-week/): Donald Trump has said “very positive discussions” have taken place with Hamas and several countries to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.
- [Gaza Peace Plan: Will Donald Trump Get Nobel Peace Prize?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/gaza-peace-plan-will-donald-trump-get-nobel-peace-prize/): If US President Donald Trump’s plan ends the Gaza war, it would be a peace achievement on a historic scale. But it is a big ‘if’ 
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,320](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1320/): Here are the key events from day 1,320 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/israel-strikes-gaza-killing-24-before-egypt-talks-on-trump-ceasefire-plan/): Israel and Hamas set to hold indirect talks on Monday to discuss a US-led initiative largely accepted by both sides.
- [California National Guard Members Reach Oregon After Judge Pauses Plan To Deploy State Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/california-national-guard-members-reach-oregon-after-judge-pauses-plan-to-deploy-state-troops/): About 100 California National Guard troops reached Oregon hours after a judge blocked President’s deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland.
- [Parents see tragedy, not fault, in Indonesia school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/parents-see-tragedy-not-fault-in-indonesia-school-collapse/): Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia as the boarding school collapse death toll rises to at least 40.
- [Hamas Calls For Swift Prisoner Release Ahead Of Talks With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/hamas-calls-for-swift-prisoner-release-ahead-of-talks-with-israel/): Hamas urges immediate hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel ahead of Egypt talks. Delegations from Hamas, US, and Israel to discuss Gaza ceasefire and Trump’s peace plan in Cairo
- [One In Five Gaza Babies Born Prematurely Or Underweight, Says UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/one-in-five-gaza-babies-born-prematurely-or-underweight-says-un/): Ministry said 1,015 children under one year old have been killed by Israel, along with 1,670 medical staff and 140 civil defence rescue workers among over 77,000 Palestinians
- [Georgia PM Kobakhidze Announces Crackdown On Dissent After Tbilisi Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/georgia-pm-kobakhidze-announces-crackdown-on-dissent-after-tbilisi-protests/): PM Irakli Kobakhidze blamed the EU and cracked down on protests in Tbilisi after clashes near the presidential palace, detaining opposition figures like Paata Burchuladze.
- [British Police To Get Sweeping Powers To Curb Protests Amid Repeated Pro-Palestinian protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/british-police-to-get-sweeping-powers-to-curb-protests-amid-repeated-pro-palestinian-protests/): UK Home Office announces new police powers to curb repeated protests after 500 pro-Palestinian arrests in London, sparking criticism from Amnesty International UK
- [White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/white-house-threatens-mass-layoffs-amid-deepening-us-government-shutdown/): US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day.
- [Gov Newsom says Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/gov-newsom-says-trump-is-sending-california-national-guard-troops-to-oregon/): The deployment would mark the latest escalation of Donald Trump’s use of US federal intervention in Democrat-led cities.
- [Trekkers Stranded On Mount Everest Due To Heavy Snowfall, Several Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/trekkers-stranded-on-mount-everest-due-to-heavy-snowfall-several-rescued/): Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard on Mount Everest in Tibet were rescued and guided to safety in Qudang, as reported by China Central Television and Jimu News
- [Iran says nuclear cooperation with IAEA ‘no longer relevant’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/iran-says-nuclear-cooperation-with-iaea-no-longer-relevant/): Iran FM warns that Europe has ‘eliminated justification for talks’ with nuclear watchdog after triggering UN sanctions.
- [Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine Will Destroy US-Russia Relations: Putin Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/05/supplying-tomahawk-missiles-to-ukraine-will-destroy-us-russia-relations-putin-warns/): President Vladimir Putin warned the US against supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, as tensions rise after deadly Russian strikes on Lviv and criticism from Trump and Zelenskyy
- [Cupid, Cuffed: How An Affair With A Saudi Envoy Landed Bangladeshi Model In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/cupid-cuffed-how-an-affair-with-a-saudi-envoy-landed-bangladeshi-model-in-jail/): The Bangladeshi model alleged that her affair with a Saudi diplomat led to her arrest and public shaming in Dhaka.
- ['Am I Gonna Die?': UK Woman's Haunting Last Words After Being Stabbed 18 Times By Boyfriend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/am-i-gonna-die-uk-womans-haunting-last-words-after-being-stabbed-18-times-by-boyfriend/): Rebekah Campbell was found fatally injured outside her flat in Huyton, Merseyside, on the night of April 15 this year. She died in the early hours of the following day
- [Tunisia pardons man sentenced to death over Facebook posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/tunisia-pardons-man-sentenced-to-death-over-facebook-posts/): Saber Ben Chouchane, who was given the death penalty over posts insulting President Kais Saied, is released.
- [Displaced Palestinians hope to return home amid ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/displaced-palestinians-hope-to-return-home-amid-ceasefire-talks/): Displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah say they’re ready to return home once a ceasefire deal is reached.
- [Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/italy-to-propose-global-ceasefire-for-2026-winter-olympics/): A global truce for the duration of February’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be sought by hosts Italy.
- [Fifth French PM quits in three years: Can Macron survive, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/fifth-french-pm-quits-in-three-years-can-macron-survive-and-whats-next/): An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.
- [What is Insurrection Act, could it help Trump deploy troops to US cities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/what-is-insurrection-act-could-it-help-trump-deploy-troops-to-us-cities/): Threat to invoke the Act comes amid protests in Portland and legal challenges against his anti-immigration crackdown.
- [Two years into its war on Gaza, Israel is fractured, isolated: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/two-years-into-its-war-on-gaza-israel-is-fractured-isolated-analysts/): The trauma of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel continues to define and justify its bombing of Gaza, analysts say.
- [North Korea Unveils ‘Hwasong-11Ma’ Hypersonic Missile, Kim’s Weapon Outsmarts US Patriots, THAAD? 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/north-korea-unveils-hwasong-11ma-hypersonic-missile-kims-weapon-outsmarts-us-patriots-thaad-4k/): North Korea has unveiled a new hypersonic missile dubbed ‘Hwasong-11Ma’, fitted with a hypersonic glide warhead, The War Zone reported. Kim Jong-Un’s new Hwasong-11Ma could make interception by systems like the US Patriot or THAAD significantly more difficult, as per reports.Derived from the earlier Hwasong-11 ballistic missile, the Ma variation has an unpowered boost-glide vehicle […]
- [Hamas Calls October 7 Attacks 'Historic Response' To Israel's Actions Amid Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/hamas-calls-october-7-attacks-historic-response-to-israels-actions-amid-peace-talks/): Hamas’ response came on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel, in which 1,219 people were killed. Israel and Hamas held talks in Egypt to end the two-year war.
- [‘Yeah, I Have? Wow’: Scientist Learns Of Nobel Win While On Hiking Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/yeah-i-have-wow-scientist-learns-of-nobel-win-while-on-hiking-trip/): The Nobel Committee had tried for hours to reach Fred Ramsdell, who was trekking and camping.
- [Moscow Format Meet Rejects Foreign Military Role, Prioritises Economic Ties With Afghanistan | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/moscow-format-meet-rejects-foreign-military-role-prioritises-economic-ties-with-afghanistan-exclusive-details/): Officials of Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan were present, while a delegation from Belarus attended as guests
- [How One Missing iPhone Sparked A Hunt For London’s 40,000 Stolen Phones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/how-one-missing-iphone-sparked-a-hunt-for-londons-40000-stolen-phones/): A missing iPhone led UK police to dismantle a gang smuggling up to 40,000 stolen phones from London to China.
- [PM Modi Wishes Putin On 73rd Birthday, Reaffirms Commitment To Deepen India-Russia Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/pm-modi-wishes-putin-on-73rd-birthday-reaffirms-commitment-to-deepen-india-russia-ties/): PM Modi also said he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
- [Malaysia football federation to fight FIFA sanctions for cheating claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/malaysia-football-federation-to-fight-fifa-sanctions-for-cheating-claims/): FIFA cited falsified or doctored documentation in sanctioning Malaysia football for breaches in an AFC qualifier.
- [Pope Leo plans symbolic debut foreign trips to Turkiye and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/pope-leo-plans-symbolic-debut-foreign-trips-to-turkiye-and-lebanon/): Pontiff expected to appeal for peace in Middle East and address the region’s Muslims and Christians.
- [Outgoing French PM launches last-gasp bid to quell political crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/outgoing-french-pm-launches-last-gasp-bid-to-quell-political-crisis/): Sebastien Lecornu to hold two days of talks to try to shore up cross-party support for his collapsed government.
- [What caused Nepal’s devastating flood damage and how was it contained?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/what-caused-nepals-devastating-flood-damage-and-how-was-it-contained/): Karki government has been praised for issuing early warnings and imposing road closures in response to flood forecasts.
- [Gaza girl removes ‘stray bullet’ after being injured by an Israeli drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/gaza-girl-removes-stray-bullet-after-being-injured-by-an-israeli-drone/): A Palestinian girl removed a ‘stray bullet’ that struck her in the head during an Israeli drone in Gaza city.
- [Is Donald Trump trying to dial back tensions with Brazil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/is-donald-trump-trying-to-dial-back-tensions-with-brazil/): Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Brazil have strained ties. But experts say he might be smelling the coffee – literally.
- [Myanmar activists to sue Norway’s Telenor for handing data to military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/myanmar-activists-to-sue-norways-telenor-for-handing-data-to-military/): Claimants say government used data to track and target activists in the wake of 2021 coup.
- [German Mayor Stabbed Outside Her Home, Critically Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/german-mayor-stabbed-outside-her-home-critically-injured/): Iris Stalzer, newly elected mayor of Herdecke, is in critical condition after being stabbed by several men outside her home
- [Caught On Cam: Final Moments Of Indian-Origin Motel Manager Before Being Shot Point-Blank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/caught-on-cam-final-moments-of-indian-origin-motel-manager-before-being-shot-point-blank/): The disturbing video shows the 51-year-old stepping out of the Pittsburgh Motel in Robinson Township to check on a commotion moments before he was gunned down
- ['Chinese' Operatives Asked ChatGPT To Build Surveillance Tools For Them, OpenAI Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/chinese-operatives-asked-chatgpt-to-build-surveillance-tools-for-them-openai-says/): OpenAI reports suspected Chinese government operatives used ChatGPT for mass-surveillance proposals and social media monitoring tools.
- [October 7 To October 7: How Two Years Of War Redefined Israel, Gaza And The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/october-7-to-october-7-how-two-years-of-war-redefined-israel-gaza-and-the-world/): Two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, over 67,000 Palestinians and 1,665 Israelis are dead as violence, failed truces, and fragile diplomacy persist.
- [Medical Emergency Helicopter Crashes on Sacramento Highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/medical-emergency-helicopter-crashes-on-sacramento-highway/): A medical emergency helicopter crashed on Oct 6 on Highway 50 in Sacramento, injuring three people, with no patient aboard. First responders and civilians worked together to lift the helicopter off a trapped crew member n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [French lawmaker “beaten” by Israeli police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/french-lawmaker-beaten-by-israeli-police/): “I was beaten by two police officers as I was being put into the van.”
- [The second year of genocide was different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/the-second-year-of-genocide-was-different/): Israel got creative with new methods of mass torture and murder, giving us a choice of how we die.
- [Farah and Myriam: Childhood Under Siege in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/farah-and-myriam-childhood-under-siege-in-gaza/): Two years on, Gaza’s children still bear the scars of war — Farah fears the night, Myriam survived the rubble.
- [Video: Search for bodies called off after Indonesia school collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/video-search-for-bodies-called-off-after-indonesia-school-collapse/): A search for the bodies of victims from a school collapse in Indonesia has called off after the death toll finalised.
- [Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child pornography images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/japanese-football-official-sentenced-for-viewing-child-pornography-images/): Masanaga Kageyama was on a flight to Chile for the Under-20 World Cup when the crew raised the alarm.
- [77-year-old Indian professor campaigns for Gaza every day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/77-year-old-indian-professor-campaigns-for-gaza-every-day/): Retired professor VK Tripathi leaves his home in India’s New Delhi every day to hand out flyers about Gaza’s genocide.
- [Israel’s attempt to annihilate Gaz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/israels-attempt-to-annihilate-gaz/): Israel’s war on Gaza has killed one in every 33 people. Here’s what two years of destruction look like.
- [The young children killed by Israeli fire this year in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/the-young-children-killed-by-israeli-fire-this-year-in-occupied-west-bank/): The stories of boys and girls killed walking in their neighbourhoods, playing outside or staying home.
- [Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to trio for quantum mechanics discoveries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/nobel-prize-for-physics-awarded-to-trio-for-quantum-mechanics-discoveries/): Prize awarded for “discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling, energy quantisation in an electric circuit”.
- [Fighting reported in Syria’s Aleppo between army and SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/fighting-reported-in-syrias-aleppo-between-army-and-sdf/): Syrian state media say a ceasefire has been reached between the army and US-backed Kurdish forces after fighting in Alep
- [Al Jazeera reporter reflects on two years of war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/al-jazeera-reporter-reflects-on-two-years-of-war-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reflects on the two years since Israel’s war on Gaza began.
- [John Clarke, Michel Devoret And John Martinis Win Nobel Prize In Physics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/john-clarke-michel-devoret-and-john-martinis-win-nobel-prize-in-physics/): John Martinis, John Clarke, and Michel Devoret win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for advances in quantum mechanics.
- [John Clarke, Michel Devoret And John Martinis Win 2025 Nobel Prize In Physics: Who Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/john-clarke-michel-devoret-and-john-martinis-win-2025-nobel-prize-in-physics-who-are-they/): John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis win the 2025 Nobel Physics Prize for breakthroughs in quantum circuits and technologies. Who are they?
- [Quantum Physics, Now In The Palm Of Your Hand: Why 3 Scientists Won Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/quantum-physics-now-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-why-3-scientists-won-nobel-prize/): Their experiment proved that quantum effects can exist in large, tangible systems, not just at the subatomic level. 
- ['Affair' With Saudi Diplomat Lands Bangladeshi Beauty Queen Meghna Alam In Trouble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/affair-with-saudi-diplomat-lands-bangladeshi-beauty-queen-meghna-alam-in-trouble/): The ambassador allegedly gifted her the Quran and prayer cloth, jewellery, flowers, and even 200 kgs of dates, inscribed as “A Gift from the King of Saudi Arabia”
- [Lashkar’s Kasuri Threatens PM Modi, Peddles ‘Water Terrorism’ Narrative Against India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/lashkars-kasuri-threatens-pm-modi-peddles-water-terrorism-narrative-against-india-exclusive/): A video, circulated on Pakistan-based online platforms, showcases Kasuri claiming to act “in the name of flood relief work,” while openly vowing to avenge the recent floods.
- [Five Georgia opposition leaders charged with ‘coup’ attempt after protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/five-georgia-opposition-leaders-charged-with-coup-attempt-after-protests/): The arrests followed clashes on Saturday, as many opposition parties boycotted local elections.
- [Indonesia ends search for victims of school collapse with at least 61 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/indonesia-ends-search-for-victims-of-school-collapse-with-at-least-61-dead/): Officials halt search at al-Khoziny school after clearing debris and determining no more bodies to be found.
- [US and China provoke sharp fall in global outlook for renewable power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/us-and-china-provoke-sharp-fall-in-global-outlook-for-renewable-power/): Lowered support means capacity now expected to grow to no more than 4,600GW by 2030, 900GW lower than 2024 estimate.
- [Gaza in a thousand faces: Two years of Israel’s genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/gaza-in-a-thousand-faces-two-years-of-israels-genocide/): Al Jazeera looks back at the faces of people who suffered throughout two years of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Putin Stunned? Trump Announces Decision On Tomahawks For Ukraine, Says ‘I’ve Sort of…’ | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/putin-stunned-trump-announces-decision-on-tomahawks-for-ukraine-says-ive-sort-of-russia/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Crosses Putin’s Red Line? ‘Decides’ On Tomahawk For Ukraine, 3,600 Russian Sites In Range? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/trump-crosses-putins-red-line-decides-on-tomahawk-for-ukraine-3600-russian-sites-in-range-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (October 6) said he had “sort of” made a decision on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. “I think I want to find out what they’re doing with them,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “Where are they sending them? I guess I’d have to ask that question.” Speaking […]
- [Two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: By the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/two-years-of-israels-genocide-in-gaza-by-the-numbers/): Israel has killed or injured more than 10 percent of Gaza’s population over the past 24 months.
- [China Unveils 'Mighty Dragon' To Rival American F-22 And F-35](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/china-unveils-mighty-dragon-to-rival-american-f-22-and-f-35/): The J-20A’s AESA radar is around 50% more powerful than the F-22’s, allowing it to detect enemy aircraft at much longer ranges
- ['Worst Since Holocaust': Keir Starmer Marks 'Nightmare' Two Years Of Hamas Attack On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/worst-since-holocaust-keir-starmer-marks-nightmare-two-years-of-hamas-attack-on-israel/): Marking two years since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Keir Starmer called it a ‘living nightmare’ and the ‘worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust’.
- [45-Year-Old New York Man Found Decapitated At Home, Girlfriend’s Teen Son Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/45-year-old-new-york-man-found-decapitated-at-home-girlfriends-teen-son-arrested/): Police found the 45-year-old victim dead in the bathroom, his head severed from his body and a knife was still lodged in his neck.
- [‘Superpowers Need Allies’: Netanyahu Warns Trump, Cites Iran’s Missile Programme Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/superpowers-need-allies-netanyahu-warns-trump-cites-irans-missile-programme-threat/): Netanyahu credited Donald Trump for what he described as a decisive and “judicious” approach in countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions without sparking a larger regional war.
- [Pakistan, US Boost Defence Ties: Washington Approves Advanced Missile Sale To Islamabad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/pakistan-us-boost-defence-ties-washington-approves-advanced-missile-sale-to-islamabad-exclusive/): Pakistan is set to acquire the AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) by 2030.
- [From Death Squads To ISIS Logistics: Mir Shafiq's Rise In Pakistan's Balochistan Shadow Ops | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/from-death-squads-to-isis-logistics-mir-shafiqs-rise-in-pakistans-balochistan-shadow-ops-exclusive/): Mir Shafiq, a tribal leader from Khuzdar considered close to ISI, has been tasked with overseeing a covert operation aimed at consolidating extremist groups like LeT, JeM & ISIS
- [Harvard ruled as legally liable for theft of body parts from morgue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/harvard-ruled-as-legally-liable-for-theft-of-body-parts-from-morgue/): Families can now sue the university for mishandling human remains donated for research and teaching puroses.
- [After two years of war, do Israelis support Netanyahu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/after-two-years-of-war-do-israelis-support-netanyahu/): Before the October 7 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu was facing down mass protests and a corruption trial.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro says US Embassy ‘false flag’ bombing foiled in Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/venezuelas-maduro-says-us-embassy-false-flag-bombing-foiled-in-caracas/): President Nicolas Maduro says right wing ‘extremists’ planned to bomb US embassy and blame his government for attack.
- [UNESCO board backs Egypt’s Khaled el-Enany as its next chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/unesco-board-backs-egypts-khaled-el-enany-as-its-next-chief/): The Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities will be the first Arab to lead the UN’s cultural organisation.
- [One killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/one-killed-several-injured-in-syrian-army-sdf-clashes-in-aleppo-reports/): A member of Syria’s internal security forces killed and three others injured, along with civilians, in Aleppo clashes.
- [LeBron James’ post causes retirement rumours as Lakers ticket prices rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/lebron-james-post-causes-retirement-rumours-as-lakers-ticket-prices-rise/): James’ cryptic “The Second Decision” video sent tickets for the Los Angeles Lakers’ final home game skyrocketing.
- [Live: Israel’s genocide continues across Gaza two years since start of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/live-israels-genocide-continues-across-gaza-two-years-since-start-of-war/): As talks are in progress in Egypt to discuss plan to end the war in Gaza, deadly Israeli attacks continue in Gaza.
- [World News Live Updates: Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Visit North Korea in Highest-Level Visit Since 2019](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/world-news-live-updates-chinese-premier-li-qiang-to-visit-north-korea-in-highest-level-visit-since-2019/): From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
- [24-Year-Old UK Woman Dies Days After Doctors Diagnosed Her Rashes As Allergies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/24-year-old-uk-woman-dies-days-after-doctors-diagnosed-her-rashes-as-allergies/): Her health rapidly declined after a trip to Greece, leading to her death on August 21 in a hospital.
- [Attack On Jaffar Express Near Sindh-Balochistan Border In Pakistan, Multiple Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/attack-on-jaffar-express-near-sindh-balochistan-border-in-pakistan-multiple-injured/): Multiple coaches of the train, en route to Quetta, were derailed when a planted explosive device detonated on the tracks.
- [Pakistan's Maulana Fazlur Rehman Keen To Visit India With 'Message Of Peace' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/pakistans-maulana-fazlur-rehman-keen-to-visit-india-with-message-of-peace-exclusive/): The disclosure was made by Senator Kamran Murtaza, a close aide of Fazlur Rehman. Murtaza claimed that he personally conveyed Maulana’s message of peace to an Indian diplomat.
- [Why is the US military is being deployed in US cities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/why-is-the-us-military-is-being-deployed-in-us-cities/): Al Jazeera’s @AlexGatopoulos asks why the focus of the US military appears to be turning inward
- [As Israel systematically destroys Gaza City, those fleeing have few options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/as-israel-systematically-destroys-gaza-city-those-fleeing-have-few-options/): Once more Israel, Israel is emptying Gaza City while telling residents to flee to “safe zones” that are anything but
- [Marc Marquez to miss two MotoGP rounds with shoulder injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/marc-marquez-to-miss-two-motogp-rounds-with-shoulder-injury/): The seven-time MotoGP world champion will be out of action until November after reinjuring his shoulder on the weekend.
- [Reports: Israel couldn’t wage wars on Gaza, Lebanon Iran without US support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/reports-israel-couldnt-wage-wars-on-gaza-lebanon-iran-without-us-support/): Twin reports from the Costs of War Project find the US has backed Israel with more than $21bn since October 2023.
- [23-Year-Old Texas Man Accused Of Killing Indian Student At Gas Station Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/23-year-old-texas-man-accused-of-killing-indian-student-at-gas-station-arrested/): The 23-year-old Indian student was shot dead at a Fort Worth gas station on Friday night, leaving the local Indian-American community shocked and fearful.
- [India Gives Befitting Reply To Pakistan's Remarks On Kashmir Women At UN: 'A Country That Bombs...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/india-gives-befitting-reply-to-pakistans-remarks-on-kashmir-women-at-un-a-country-that-bombs/): India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan conducts “systematic genocide”.
- [Medical Helicopter Crashes Onto Highway In California, Injuries Reported | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/medical-helicopter-crashes-onto-highway-in-california-injuries-reported-video/): A helicopter that took off from a children’s hospital crashed onto a highway in Sacramento, California. Several injuries were reported.
- [Putin, Netanyahu Hold Phone Call On Gaza War, Iran Nuclear Issue Amid Regional Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/putin-netanyahu-hold-phone-call-on-gaza-war-iran-nuclear-issue-amid-regional-tensions/): The call between Putin and Netanyahu comes as multiple global powers attempt to shape the outcome of Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan.
- [How Ladakh protest leader Sonam Wangchuk went from Indian hero to ‘traitor’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/how-ladakh-protest-leader-sonam-wangchuk-went-from-indian-hero-to-traitor/): Wangchuk, a celebrated innovator, inspired a Bollywood megahit. Now he’s being accused of challenging the Indian state.
- [Trump walks back offer to talk to Democrats as government shutdown extends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/trump-walks-back-offer-to-talk-to-democrats-as-government-shutdown-extends/): US President Donald Trump says Democrats must end the shutdown before talks can start after six days of gridlock.
- [Israel, Hamas Begin Egypt Talks On US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan: What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/israel-hamas-begin-egypt-talks-on-us-backed-gaza-peace-plan-what-we-know-so-far/): The discussions — mediated by Egyptian and US officials — are centred on a phased ceasefire proposal drafted by former US President Donald Trump.
- [Donald Trump Pushes Israel And Hamas To "Move Fast" On Gaza Peace Plan, But Key Issues Linger | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/donald-trump-pushes-israel-and-hamas-to-move-fast-on-gaza-peace-plan-but-key-issues-linger-4k/): Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Hamas has said it agrees to President Trump’s peace plan proposals in part, but has not responded to several key demands – including its disarmament and future […]
- ['We're Peacekeepers Because Of Tariffs': Donald Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/were-peacekeepers-because-of-tariffs-donald-trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war/): Donald Trump claimed his tariff policies not only enriched the US economy but also helped stop a potential war between India and Pakistan during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’.
- [‘Happy To Work With Democrats’: Trump Open To Healthcare Deal, But Says Govt Must Reopen First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/happy-to-work-with-democrats-trump-open-to-healthcare-deal-but-says-govt-must-reopen-first/): The shutdown began a week ago after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill, with disputes over healthcare funding.
- [Indian Man's US Visa Revoked, Faces Deportation After Perfume Labelled ‘Opium’ Mistaken For Drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/indian-mans-us-visa-revoked-faces-deportation-after-perfume-labelled-opium-mistaken-for-drugs/): Raghu, who is married to an American citizen and was in the process of obtaining permanent residency, was pulled over by Benton police on 3 May for traffic violation.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,321](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1321/): Here are the key events from day 1,321 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Day one of Gaza peace talks ends on ‘positive’ note in Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/day-one-of-gaza-peace-talks-ends-on-positive-note-in-egypt/): Sources familiar with the talks with Israel and Hamas say that progress was made on Monday, negotiations to continue.
- [Fire Guts House of South Carolina Judge Who Received Multiple Death Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/fire-guts-house-of-south-carolina-judge-who-received-multiple-death-threats/): Diane Goodstein’s Edisto Beach home was gutted by fire, injuring three family members. Authorities found no evidence of arson, despite Goodstein having received death threats.
- [Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks To Continue On Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/israel-hamas-ceasefire-talks-to-continue-on-tuesday/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the release of the hostages by Hamas on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- [British Manufactured Parts Found In Russian Drones, Says Ukraine President Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/british-manufactured-parts-found-in-russian-drones-says-ukraine-president-zelenskyy/): The UK said it has launched a crackdown on UK firms whose products were found to have been used in Russia’s military supply chain.
- [Trump Formally Orders 300 Members Of Illinois National Guard To Chicago For 60 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-formally-orders-300-members-of-illinois-national-guard-to-chicago-for-60-days/): Trump sent 300 Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal property, prompting a lawsuit from state and city officials over its legality.
- [US sends another ‘third-country’ deportation flight to Eswatini](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/us-sends-another-third-country-deportation-flight-to-eswatini/): Trump administration continues to send individuals to countries where they have no ties amid mass deportation push.
- [Cycling team to drop Israel name after mass pro-Palestinian Vuelta protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/cycling-team-to-drop-israel-name-after-mass-pro-palestinian-vuelta-protests/): Israel-Premier Tech cycling team will drop Israeli ties after multiple protests at the Vuelta a Espana race.
- [Cash-Strapped UNHCR Cut 5000 Jobs This Year: UNHCR Slams US For Slashing International Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/cash-strapped-unhcr-cut-5000-jobs-this-year-unhcr-slams-us-for-slashing-international-aid/): In August, the Trump administration moved to cut $5 billion in foreign aid that was allocated by the Congress earlier this year.
- [Hamas Making Agreeing To Important Things, Says Trump On Israel-Gaza Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/hamas-making-agreeing-to-important-things-says-trump-on-israel-gaza-peace-talks/): Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan prompts key concessions from Hamas in Egypt talks, with UN aid teams ready to deliver supplies if approved
- [AMD’s shares surge on deal to supply AI chips to OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/amds-shares-surge-on-deal-to-supply-ai-chips-to-openai/): The deal also gives the ChatGPT creator the option to buy upto 10 percent of AMD.
- [Study finds US asthma inhalers produce same emissions as 500,000 cars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/study-finds-us-asthma-inhalers-produce-same-emissions-as-500000-cars/): Researchers say inhalers in the US alone generate annual emissions equivalent to 530,000 cars.
- [White House reverses Trump claim firings have begun amid gov’t shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/white-house-reverses-trump-claim-firings-have-begun-amid-govt-shutdown/): US lawmakers remain at impasse as shutdown stretches into sixth day; White House again threatens layoffs.
- [Indians hard hit as US student visas decline by a fifth from last year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/indians-hard-hit-as-us-student-visas-decline-by-a-fifth-from-last-year/): Indian nationals see decrease of 45 percent compared to same period last year as US clamps down on foreign students.
- [Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Trump's Gaza Plan, Iran's Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/putin-netanyahu-discuss-trumps-gaza-plan-irans-nuclear-programme/): Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Iranian nuclear programme, Gaza war, highlighting Russia’s balanced ties with Israel, Palestine, and Hamas.
- [Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on medium and heavy imported trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/trump-announces-25-percent-tariffs-on-medium-and-heavy-imported-trucks/): It is not clear if countries under trade agreements with the US would also be subjected to this new tariff.
- [Syria’s first elections since Assad’s fall conclude](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/syrias-first-elections-since-assads-fall-conclude/): Syria has concluded its first elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to at least 60](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/death-toll-in-indonesian-school-collapse-rises-to-at-least-60/): Indonesia’s national search-and-rescue agency said more bodies discovered in the rubble, a week after school collapse.
- [Israel deports Greta Thunberg and other Gaza flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/06/israel-deports-greta-thunberg-and-other-gaza-flotilla-activists/): Among the 161 arriving in Athens, MEP Rima Hassan reports that she was ‘beaten’ by Israeli police officers.
- [Rose is afraid of walls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/rose-is-afraid-of-walls/): Two years of genocide have made left my three-year-old niece traumatised. Fear and anxiety shape her childhood.
- [Why gold’s historic rally is about more than just Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/why-golds-historic-rally-is-about-more-than-just-trump/): The price of gold has soared 50 percent in 2025. Experts say the ‘safe haven’ asset is becoming an all-occasions asset.
- [Regional powers signal objection to US reclaiming Afghanistan’s Bagram base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/regional-powers-signal-objection-to-us-reclaiming-afghanistans-bagram-base/): A forum of regional countries, including India, voiced opposition to any foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan.
- [Floods kill three after typhoon rains in northern Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/floods-kill-three-after-typhoon-rains-in-northern-vietnam/): At least three people have died and several are missing after torrential rain from Typhoon Matmo caused widespread flood
- [Taliban Minister Muttaqi’s 8-Day India Visit: Decoding Afghanistan’s Agenda | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/taliban-minister-muttaqis-8-day-india-visit-decoding-afghanistans-agenda-exclusive/): India will host Afghanistan’s Acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi from October 9 to 16. Muttaqi is also scheduled to undergo a medical check-up during his stay
- [Hamas Says Hostage And Prisoner Lists Exchanged With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/hamas-says-hostage-and-prisoner-lists-exchanged-with-israel/): Hamas and Israel exchanged hostage and prisoner lists amid US-brokered ceasefire talks.
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Slams Congress Over 26/11 Attack Response & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/news18-evening-digest-pm-slams-congress-over-26-11-attack-response-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Taliban Minister Muttaqi’s 8-Day India Visit, Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif Makes Another Shocking Remark, and other top stories
- [Tragedy On Tracks: Two Girls, 12 And 13, Killed While 'Subway Surfing' In NYC | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/tragedy-on-tracks-two-girls-12-and-13-killed-while-subway-surfing-in-nyc-video/): Disturbing videos posted on social media in the weeks leading up to their deaths show the girls engaging in dangerous stunts
- [Hamas "Exchanges" Hostage and Prisoner Lists, Egypt Hints at More Arab-Israeli Rapprochement if…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/hamas-exchanges-hostage-and-prisoner-lists-egypt-hints-at-more-arab-israeli-rapprochement-if4k/): Hamas negotiators and Israel exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released should a deal be reached during the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. Top Hamas official Taher Al-Nounou said the group expressed optimism about reaching a deal and has demonstrated the necessary positivity.The development came as President Donald Trump reiterated US […]
- [Israel Intercepts Another ‘Freedom Flotilla’; CCTV Smashed Onboard ‘Gaza Sunbird’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israel-intercepts-another-freedom-flotilla-cctv-smashed-onboard-gaza-sunbird/): The Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), reported its vessels were “under attack” after interception by the Israeli military. Footage showed soldiers boarding the “Conscience” and destroying a CCTV camera on the “Gaza Sunbird.” The flotilla’s vessels and passengers are safe, now at an Israeli port and awaiting deportation. This follows a recent similar incident where […]
- [Finnish Scientists Just Proved Gold Really Does Grow On Trees!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/finnish-scientists-just-proved-gold-really-does-grow-on-trees/): If scientists identify microbes linked to gold, plants could act as natural indicators, shifting exploration from drilling to eco-friendly bio-mapping of microbes and trees
- [‘Horrific trauma patients’: WHO details harrowing scenes from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/horrific-trauma-patients-who-details-harrowing-scenes-from-gaza/): Just 14 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functioning, WHO says, as Israel continues to bomb amid ceasefire talks.
- [France’s outgoing PM Lecornu hints at budget deal amid political turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/frances-outgoing-pm-lecornu-hints-at-budget-deal-amid-political-turmoil/): Opposition parties are calling on embattled President Macron to resign before his term ends in 2027.
- [Israeli Opposition Leaders Unite To Bring Down Netanyahu Govt Amid Gaza Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israeli-opposition-leaders-unite-to-bring-down-netanyahu-govt-amid-gaza-peace-talks/): The opposition parties said they were working together to bring down the current coalition during the upcoming parliamentary session
- [Trap Carbon, Catch Water And Save The Planet: Why 3 Chemists Won 2025 Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trap-carbon-catch-water-and-save-the-planet-why-3-chemists-won-2025-nobel-prize/): The scientists made materials that can clean the air, pull water from dry skies and even store the fuels of the future.
- [Drier weather threatens India’s tea exports, global supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/drier-weather-threatens-indias-tea-exports-global-supply/): Climate extremes shrink Assam tea harvests, increase costs, reduce exports, and reshape the global industry and prices.
- [Is it legal for Trump to put his picture on US Mint dollar coin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/is-it-legal-for-trump-to-put-his-picture-on-us-mint-dollar-coin/): Trump administration plans $1 coin with Trump’s image, breaking norms of avoiding living presidents on currency.
- [Trump threatens Insurrection Act as he sends troops to Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-threatens-insurrection-act-as-he-sends-troops-to-chicago/): The US President has threatened to invoke an 1807 law to give the National Guard powers of arrest and policing.
- [Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson And Omar Yaghi Awarded Nobel Prize In Chemistry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/susumu-kitagawa-richard-robson-and-omar-yaghi-awarded-nobel-prize-in-chemistry/): Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering metal-organic frameworks.
- [Vegetarian Flyer Chokes To Death After Qatar Airways Allegedly Serves Non-Veg Meal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/vegetarian-flyer-chokes-to-death-after-qatar-airways-allegedly-serves-non-veg-meal/): Asoka Jayaweera, an 85-year-old cardiologist from California, was served a non-vegetarian meal on a Qatar flight from the US to Sri Lanka.
- [‘India Was United Only Under Aurangzeb’: Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif Makes Another Shocking Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/india-was-united-only-under-aurangzeb-pakistan-minister-khawaja-asif-makes-another-shocking-remark/): . Speaking to Pakistani TV channel, Asif said he did not want an escalation but admitted that the risks of conflict could not be ruled out. 
- [Meet 2025 Nobel Chemistry Laureates: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson And Omar M. Yaghi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/meet-2025-nobel-chemistry-laureates-susumu-kitagawa-richard-robson-and-omar-m-yaghi/): Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering metal-organic frameworks.
- [Chemistry Nobel Prize awarded to trio in field of metal–organic frameworks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/chemistry-nobel-prize-awarded-to-trio-in-field-of-metal-organic-frameworks/): Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi share Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- [Lt Col, Major Among 11 Soldiers Martyred In Major Clash With TTP In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/lt-col-major-among-11-soldiers-martyred-in-major-clash-with-ttp-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): The martyred officers include Lt Col Junaid Arif, from Rawalpindi, who led the operation from the front, and Major Tayyab Rahat who served as the second-in-command
- [H-1B Visa Fee Hike: 10 Countries That Don’t Require Employer Sponsorship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/h-1b-visa-fee-hike-10-countries-that-dont-require-employer-sponsorship/): US President Donald Trump recently announced a steep hike in H-1B visa fees – now pegged at a staggering $100,000 per application.
- [Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/ethiopia-claims-eritrea-is-readying-to-wage-war-against-it/): In a letter to the UN, Ethiopia’s foreign minister claims Eritrea is colluding with a Tigray-based opposition group.
- [US army sergeant fired over pro-Palestine posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-army-sergeant-fired-over-pro-palestine-posts/): US army sergeant fired over pro-Palestine posts
- [Dozens killed as Pakistani army, fighters clash near Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/dozens-killed-as-pakistani-army-fighters-clash-near-afghan-border/): Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for attack on military convoy, leading to a deadly gunfight.
- [‘Do you want a player to die on court?’ – Tennis stars wilt in China heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/do-you-want-a-player-to-die-on-court-tennis-stars-wilt-in-china-heat/): Weather conditions have led to player complaints; mercury is likely to rise through to Sunday’s Shanghai Masters final.
- [How Rare Are Rare Earth Minerals And What Puts China On Top? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/how-rare-are-rare-earth-minerals-and-what-puts-china-on-top-explained/): China currently dominates the global rare earth sector, accounting for more than half of global mining and nearly 90 percent of processing capacity
- [Thailand To Introduce 300 Baht Tourism Tax Soon? How It May Impact Indian Travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/thailand-to-introduce-300-baht-tourism-tax-soon-how-it-may-impact-indian-travellers/): Thailand plans to enforce a 300 baht tourism levy by 2026, impacting Indian visitors and funding insurance and infrastructure upgrades.
- [Videos show Berlin police beating pro-Palestine protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/videos-show-berlin-police-beating-pro-palestine-protesters/): Videos show German police officers beating pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin after authorities banned a planned demonst
- [US Attorney General Pam Bondi clashes with critics at key Senate hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-attorney-general-pam-bondi-clashes-with-critics-at-key-senate-hearing/): Democrats on the Senate panel grilled her over her leadership of the Justice Department. She hit back, with GOP support.
- [Indian-Origin Man Gets 22 Years In Jail For Child Sex Offences In UK, His Brother Shot Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/indian-origin-man-gets-22-years-in-jail-for-child-sex-offences-in-uk-his-brother-shot-videos/): Vruj Patel was sentenced to 22 years in London for child rape offences. Kishan Patel got 15 months jail term for possessing indecent images.
- [Ecuador President Survives ‘Volley of Gunshots’ in Alleged ‘Assassination Attempt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/ecuador-president-survives-volley-of-gunshots-in-alleged-assassination-attempt/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Islamabad TTP Flag Incident Raises Questions Over Pakistan’s Motives Before Muttaqi’s India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/islamabad-ttp-flag-incident-raises-questions-over-pakistans-motives-before-muttaqis-india-visit/): Pakistan’s communication machinery has started creating a narrative that frames the Muttaqi visit as one focused on Pakistan’s “terror concerns.”
- ['Don't Want To Go Back To Russia': Indian Man Allegedly Surrenders To Ukraine, MEA Verifying Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/dont-want-to-go-back-to-russia-indian-man-allegedly-surrenders-to-ukraine-mea-verifying-claim/): The Indian national captured in Ukraine has reportedly surrendered to the forces there. The MEA and the Indian embassy in Kyiv are verifying the facts related to the development.
- [Intel Sharing, Security Cooperation On Agenda As Pakistan Military’s Top Delegation Tours Dhaka | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/intel-sharing-security-cooperation-on-agenda-as-pakistan-militarys-top-delegation-tours-dhaka-exclusive/): The visit comes against the backdrop of major political change in Bangladesh, following the fall of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024
- [From Chaos To Compassion: Inside Taiwan’s Unbelievable Flood Rescue Miracle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/from-chaos-to-compassion-inside-taiwans-unbelievable-flood-rescue-miracle/): After deadly floods hit Hualien, over 30,000 volunteers rushed in to rebuild lives. From “Shovel Supermen” to “Cooking Heroes,” Taiwan’s spirit of compassion has moved the world
- [Trump Threatening To Invoke The Insurrection Act: What Powers Does It Give A US President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-threatening-to-invoke-the-insurrection-act-what-powers-does-it-give-a-us-president/): Donald Trump says he may invoke a centuries-old law to override courts and governors blocking troop deployments to US cities. Here’s what makes the Insurrection Act so powerful
- [Landslide hits bus in northern India, killing 15, as rescue continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/landslide-hits-bus-in-northern-india-killing-15-as-rescue-continues/): The bus was travelling on a hilly stretch in Himachal Pradesh when a landslide struck after days of torrential rains.
- [LIVE: Israel keeps bombing Gaza as peace talks in Egypt enter third day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/live-israel-keeps-bombing-gaza-as-peace-talks-in-egypt-enter-third-day/): Israel attacks and intercepts another convoy of Gaza-bound boats, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
- [‘Don’t Play Dumb…’ Maduro Warns Trump, Unveils New Twist In US Embassy ‘Bomb Attack’ Bid | Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/dont-play-dumb-maduro-warns-trump-unveils-new-twist-in-us-embassy-bomb-attack-bid-venezuela/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed that those behind the failed US Embassy attack in Caracas are in the United States. He stated the US government knows their identities, warning officials not to “play dumb.” The failed attack, planned for October 5–6, aimed to escalate violence against the embassy. n18oc_crux
- [Dozens killed in Myanmar after armed paraglider attack: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/dozens-killed-in-myanmar-after-armed-paraglider-attack-reports/): Amnesty International says the military launched a paraglider attack on a nighttime civilian gathering.
- [Malaysian Ambassador Says Zakir Naik Will Be Extradited To India, But Only After...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/malaysian-ambassador-says-zakir-naik-will-be-extradited-to-india-but-only-after/): Zakir Naik, accused of money laundering and inciting extremism, left India in 2016 for Malaysia, where he has residency. India seeks his extradition since 2018
- [White House memo says federal workers may not get automatic backpay: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/white-house-memo-says-federal-workers-may-not-get-automatic-backpay-report/): The memo is seen as a pressure tactic on Democrats as the US government shutdown heads into its eighth day.
- [Hundreds of Everest hikers reach safety after snowstorm in Tibetan valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/hundreds-of-everest-hikers-reach-safety-after-snowstorm-in-tibetan-valley/): Those rescued included guides, yak herders and trekkers, who were trapped in a heavy snowstorm that began on Friday.
- [Israeli military intercepts Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessels: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israeli-military-intercepts-gaza-freedom-flotilla-vessels-report/): The Israeli military has intercepted and boarded several boats sailing towards Gaza.
- [With Lecornu Now The Fifth French PM To Quit In 3 Years, Is Macron’s Presidency On The Brink?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/with-lecornu-now-the-fifth-french-pm-to-quit-in-3-years-is-macrons-presidency-on-the-brink/): With no majority in parliament, President Macron faces mounting pressure to either call early elections, name a new PM, or step down himself
- [Israeli Military Intercepts 3 Freedom Flotilla Vessels Off Gaza Coast, Passengers Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israeli-military-intercepts-3-freedom-flotilla-vessels-off-gaza-coast-passengers-safe/): As per reports, the boats were carrying vital aid worth over $110,000 USD in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nutritional supplies for Gaza’s hospitals
- [Burkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/burkina-fasos-military-govt-arrests-european-ngo-workers-for-spying/): Dutch humanitarian organisation INSO rejected the allegations and called for the release of its eight staff members.
- [Multiple Shootings As Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targets Restaurant Owner In Canada's Surrey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/multiple-shootings-as-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-targets-restaurant-owner-in-canadas-surrey/): The Lawrence Bishnoi gang carried out multiple shootings in Surrey, Canada, targeting establishments linked to a local restaurant owner. Goldy Dhillon claimed the responsibility.
- [Italy’s Meloni says ICC complaint accuses her of Gaza genocide complicity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/italys-meloni-says-icc-complaint-accuses-her-of-gaza-genocide-complicity/): A complaint lodged with the ICC points to the Italian government’s role supplying lethal weapons to Israel amid Gaza war
- [Muslims in India’s poll-bound Bihar battle ‘Bangladeshi infiltrator’ tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/muslims-in-indias-poll-bound-bihar-battle-bangladeshi-infiltrator-tag/): A community of Bangla-speaking Muslims in eastern state’s Seemanchal region on edge as key assembly elections near.
- [‘Unacceptable’: India Joins Taliban, Pakistan, China & Russia Against Trump’s Bagram Air Base Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/unacceptable-india-joins-taliban-pakistan-china-russia-against-trumps-bagram-air-base-bid/): Trump has repeatedly called for Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to hand over Bagram, nearly five years after a 2020 deal paved the way for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul.
- [‘Overall, Scorecard Is Negative’: Gita Gopinath Slams Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/overall-scorecard-is-negative-gita-gopinath-slams-trump-tariffs/): India was hit with a 25% tariff, followed by an additional 25% penalty on its purchases of Russian crude oil.
- [‘Da Nang D*** Lied For 20 Years’: Democrat Senator Blumenthal Becomes Trump’s Latest Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/da-nang-d-lied-for-20-years-democrat-senator-blumenthal-becomes-trumps-latest-target/): Donald Trump reignites his feud with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, accusing him of fabricating his Vietnam War service record and calling for an investigation.
- [All Stranded Hikers Caught In Blizzard On Tibetan Slopes Of Mt Everest Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/all-stranded-hikers-caught-in-blizzard-on-tibetan-slopes-of-mt-everest-rescued/): About a dozen hikers were escorted to a meeting point with the help of local teams carrying food, medicine, heating and oxygen supplies.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,322](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1322/): Here are the key events from day 1,322 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Merger Of Canada With US', Jokes Donald Trump During Meet With Mark Carney At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/merger-of-canada-with-us-jokes-donald-trump-during-meet-with-mark-carney-at-white-house/): Donald Trump joked that Canada could become America’s “51st state” during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.
- [California Becomes Third US State To Designate Diwali As Official Statewide Holiday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/california-becomes-third-us-state-to-designate-diwali-as-official-statewide-holiday/): California is now the third US state to make Diwali an official holiday after Governor Newsom signed a bill coauthored by Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel.
- [Myanmar Military Drops Bombs At Festival Protest, 40 Killed: Witnesses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/myanmar-military-drops-bombs-at-festival-protest-40-killed-witnesses/): A military strike killed over 40 people, including children, during the Thadingyut festival in Myanmar, prompting Amnesty International to urge urgent protection for civilians
- [Number Of Migrants Crossing US-Mexico Border Lowest In Over 50 Years: Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/number-of-migrants-crossing-us-mexico-border-lowest-in-over-50-years-data/): US-Mexico border illegal crossings hit a 50-year low under Trump, with 238,000 stopped in fiscal year 2025, as stricter policies and raids reshape US immigration enforcement.
- [Five Detained After Assassination Attempt On Ecuadorian President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/five-detained-after-assassination-attempt-on-ecuadorian-president/): Five detained after an alleged assassination attempt on President Daniel Noboa; unrest grows as CONAIE condemns police action amid protests over diesel subsidy cuts in Ecuador.
- [Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa unharmed after attack on his car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/ecuadorean-president-daniel-noboa-unharmed-after-attack-on-his-car/): A minister claimed the attack was an assassination attempt, but protesters said they were targeted with violence, too.
- [US National Guard troops arrive in Illinois as Trump escalates crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/us-national-guard-troops-arrive-in-illinois-as-trump-escalates-crackdown/): Troops arrive despite active legal challenges from Chicago and the state of Illinois in the courts.
- [How to fix France’s deepening political crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/how-to-fix-frances-deepening-political-crisis/): President Emmanuel Macron under pressure as parliamentary paralysis persists.
- [Hamas seeks ‘guarantees’ that Israel will end Gaza war as talks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/hamas-seeks-guarantees-that-israel-will-end-gaza-war-as-talks-continue/): Senior Hamas official says group intends to release captives in stages linked to the withdrawal of Israel’s military.
- [‘Not a punchline’: 15 dehumanising quotes on Gaza atrocities by US figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/not-a-punchline-15-dehumanising-quotes-on-gaza-atrocities-by-us-figures/): Van Jones apologises for joke about dead Palestinian babies, but not alone when it comes to insensitive remarks on Gaza.
- [Row Erupts After White House Says 'No Back Pay For Furloughed Federal Workers Amid Shutdown'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/row-erupts-after-white-house-says-no-back-pay-for-furloughed-federal-workers-amid-shutdown/): The White House says furloughed federal workers may not get back pay after the shutdown, sparking criticism from Mike Johnson, Chris Van Hollen, Patty Murray, and Jamie Raskin.
- [Nashville Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Goes Dark As US Govt Shutdown Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/nashville-airport-air-traffic-control-tower-goes-dark-as-us-govt-shutdown-continues/): According to FlightAware, 2,152 flights were delayed in the country – including domestic and international arrivals and departures – and 58 were cancelled as of Tuesday afternoon.
- [Argentine President Javier Milei rocks out at concert as economy flounders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/argentine-president-javier-milei-rocks-out-at-concert-as-economy-flounders/): Argentine President Javier Milei took to the stage, singing 80’s rock classics, as his country faces an economic crisis.
- [Trump: US-Israel ‘very close to making a deal’ on Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/trump-us-israel-very-close-to-making-a-deal-on-gaza-peace-plan/): Donald Trump says a Middle East peace deal is “very close,” while pledging US security guarantees for Gaza.
- [Conservative-led US Supreme Court seems wary of ‘conversion therapy’ ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/conservative-led-us-supreme-court-seems-wary-of-conversion-therapy-ban/): The high court’s conservative justices express concern the ban might infringe upon therapists’ freedom of speech.
- [Danish PM Proposes Ban On Social Media For Children Below 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/danish-pm-proposes-ban-on-social-media-for-children-below-15/): Mette Frederiksen announced Denmark will ban social media for children under 15, citing rising anxiety and depression. Parents may allow access from age 13
- [Defiant Pam Bondi Stonewalls Democrats On Epstein And Homan Investigations In Senate Hearing | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/defiant-pam-bondi-stonewalls-democrats-on-epstein-and-homan-investigations-in-senate-hearing-4k/): During a combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from Democrats about matters including the Justice Department’s files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the decision to drop an investigation into President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. Bondi accused the Biden administration of having weaponized the Justice […]
- [Texas National Guard Troops Reach Chicago Amid Trump's Crackdown On Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/texas-national-guard-troops-reach-chicago-amid-trumps-crackdown-on-immigrants/): Texas national guard troops arrived in Chicago amid President’s immigration crackdown, sparking legal battles and executive orders by mayor to limit Ice agents’ power.
- [Israelis mark two years since October 7 with tributes to loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/israelis-mark-two-years-since-october-7-with-tributes-to-loved-ones/): Israelis held vigils to mark two since the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel.
- [Tesla unveils new lower-cost Model Y amid rising competition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/tesla-unveils-new-lower-cost-model-y-amid-rising-competition/): The electric carmaker’s new model comes as part of efforts to address slumping sales.
- [French President Macron Under Pressure To Call Snap Parliamentary Polls Or Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/french-president-macron-under-pressure-to-call-snap-parliamentary-polls-or-resign/): President Emmanuel Macron faces mounting pressure to call snap elections or resign after Sebastien Lecornu quit as PM, deepening France’s political crisis since the 2024 election
- [Israeli President Thanks Trump For His ‘Incredible Efforts’ To Release Hostages From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/israeli-president-thanks-trump-for-his-incredible-efforts-to-release-hostages-from-gaza/): On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack, Herzog thanked Trump for peace efforts and hostage release, as talks continue in Egypt with Israel, Hamas, Qatar, and US officials
- [US activist from Gaza flotilla alleges ‘psychological torture’ by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/us-activist-from-gaza-flotilla-alleges-psychological-torture-by-israel/): David Adler says Sumud Flotilla activists were ‘kidnapped, stripped, zip-tied, blindfolded’ and sent to prison camp.
- [Biggest Trade Mission To India UK Has Ever Sent: Keir Starmer Welcomes Co-Passengers On Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/biggest-trade-mission-to-india-uk-has-ever-sent-keir-starmer-welcomes-co-passengers-on-flight/): Keir Starmer begins his first official India visit, meeting Narendra Modi to advance the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss the landmark CETA trade agreement
- ['Transformative President': Canada PM Credits Trump For India-Pakistan Peace, NATO Unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/transformative-president-canada-pm-credits-trump-for-india-pakistan-peace-nato-unity/): Since May 10, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he played a key role in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan
- [Endless War, Elusive Peace: Two Years After 'October 7', Israel's Goals Still Unmet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/endless-war-elusive-peace-two-years-after-october-7-israels-goals-still-unmet/): As the war enters its third year, the conflict remains a complex entanglement of tragedy, military achievement, moral crisis, and political instability
- [Canada’s Carney makes second White House visit as trade tensions loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/canadas-carney-makes-second-white-house-visit-as-trade-tensions-loom/): US’s Trump said the two leaders would discuss trade as tariffs weigh on the Canadian economy.
- [Jury orders Johnson & Johnson  to pay $966m in talc cancer case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/jury-orders-johnson-johnson-to-pay-966m-in-talc-cancer-case/): A Los Angeles court orders the pharma giant to pay damages to the family of Mae Moore, who died of mesothelioma in 2021.
- [Witnesses testify defendant ‘fully aware’ he was assaulting Gisele Pelicot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/witnesses-testify-defendant-fully-aware-he-was-assaulting-gisele-pelicot/): Husamettin Dogan is the only defendant to appeal his conviction for assaulting Pelicot in a landmark French case.
- [MEA 'Ascertaining Veracity' Of Report On Indian National Captured By Ukraine: Source](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/mea-ascertaining-veracity-of-report-on-indian-national-captured-by-ukraine-source/): As of now, no official communication has been received from the Ukrainian side, the source added
- [Canadian PM Mark Carney Meets Donald Trump In Bid To Ease US Tariffs | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/canadian-pm-mark-carney-meets-donald-trump-in-bid-to-ease-us-tariffs-watch/): This is Carney’s second visit to the Oval Office since April, as he seeks to ease US tariffs that have impacted Canada’s economy and caused political tensions back home.
- [Trump Thanks Hamas Hostage Families For Recommending Him For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/trump-thanks-hamas-hostage-families-for-recommending-him-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Trump thanked Israeli hostage families for recommending him to the Nobel Committee, reiterated his commitment to destroying Hamas
- [Johnson's Big Admission On If Furloughed Federal Workers Will Get Back Pay Once Shutdown Ends | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/johnsons-big-admission-on-if-furloughed-federal-workers-will-get-back-pay-once-shutdown-ends-4k/): Speaker Mike Johnson said that federal workers furloughed during the shutdown should receive back pay, but he also raised the prospect that those payments might not be forthcoming. “I hope that the furloughed workers receive back pay, of course,” Johnson told reporters in the Capitol. “We have some extraordinary Americans who serve the federal government […]
- [Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: AFC World Cup qualifier – teams, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/indonesia-vs-saudi-arabia-afc-world-cup-qualifier-teams-start/): Indonesia face Saudi Arabia, who are cohosting the final AFC qualifiers for football’s 2026 FIFA World Cup with Qatar.
- [UK prosecutors to appeal decision to dismiss Kneecap rapper ‘terror’ charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/uk-prosecutors-to-appeal-decision-to-dismiss-kneecap-rapper-terror-charge/): Liam O’Hanna said after case thrown out last month that charges aimed at silencing dissent over Gaza war.
- [Two years after October 7: Israel’s reckoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/two-years-after-october-7-israels-reckoning/): The Gaza war has lasted two years – are Israel and the US ready to end it now?
- [Gaza-bound ‘Conscience’ sails as activists brace for Israeli interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/gaza-bound-conscience-sails-as-activists-brace-for-israeli-interception/): The Conscience is the latest ship in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to sail across the Mediterranean Sea toward Gaza.
- [Qatar Says Many Details to Be Worked Out on Trump's Gaza Plan, Hamas Seeks...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/qatar-says-many-details-to-be-worked-out-on-trumps-gaza-plan-hamas-seeks/): Qatar stated that many details remain to be finalized on US President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Meanwhile, Hamas said its delegation in Egypt is working to overcome obstacles to a Gaza deal. Both Israel and Hamas have endorsed the plan’s overall principles. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Ceasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/ceasefire-declared-between-syrian-forces-kurdish-fighters-after-one-killed/): A landmark deal to integrate the SDF with state institutions has stalled as both sides accuse each other of violence.
- [German mayor-elect gravely wounded in stabbing attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/german-mayor-elect-gravely-wounded-in-stabbing-attack/): Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns ‘heinous attack’ after Iris Stalzer, mayor-elect of Herdecke, stabbed.
- [Italy-Israel World Cup tie faces security concerns amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/07/italy-israel-world-cup-tie-faces-security-concerns-amid-protests/): Italy host Israel in an October 14 World Cup qualifier, in Udine where the football stadium only holds 6,000 spectators.
- [Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Israel, Hamas Agreement Reaches First Stage Of Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/airstrikes-hit-gaza-after-israel-hamas-agreement-reaches-first-stage-of-ceasefire/): The development came after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his plan to end the war in Gaza.
- ['Intentionally, Maliciously Mischaracterised': Jimmy Kimmel On His Remarks Against Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/intentionally-maliciously-mischaracterised-jimmy-kimmel-on-his-remarks-against-charlie-kirk/): Jimmy Kimmel has alleged his comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination had been ‘intentionally and maliciously mischaracterised’, which led to the suspension of his late-night show.
- [Meet Paul Kapur, US Assistant State Secy, Who Exposed How Pakistan Uses Jihad As A 'Grand Strategy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/meet-paul-kapur-us-assistant-state-secy-who-exposed-how-pakistan-uses-jihad-as-a-grand-strategy/): Paul Kapur, who believes that Pakistan’s use of terrorism as a strategy is deliberate, comes at a time when Trump administration is warming up to Islamabad.
- [No to Trump: Why Afghanistan’s neighbours have opposed US Bagram plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/no-to-trump-why-afghanistans-neighbours-have-opposed-us-bagram-plan/): Regional powers gather in Moscow to discuss Afghanistan’s future, signalling a new phase of post-US diplomacy.
- [NBA signs AI deal with Alibaba ahead of preseason games in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/nba-signs-ai-deal-with-alibaba-ahead-of-preseason-games-in-china/): Alibaba Cloud named cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China as the basketball league returns after six years.
- [The Final 48: What To Know About Hostages At The Centre Of Trump-Brokered Israel-Hamas Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/the-final-48-what-to-know-about-hostages-at-the-centre-of-trump-brokered-israel-hamas-deal/): Donald Trump says all 48 remaining hostages will be released on Monday. Here’s how many were taken, how many returned, and who’s still held in Gaza
- [Pakistan Major Killed, Multiple Soldiers Injured In Encounter With TTP In Dera Ismail Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/pakistan-major-killed-multiple-soldiers-injured-in-encounter-with-ttp-in-dera-ismail-khan/): This incident marks the tenth time in the current year that a major-rank officer of the Pakistani security forces has been martyred in the line of duty.
- [‘Making Significant Efforts Toward...’: Colombian Envoy Praises PM Modi’s ‘Global’ Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/making-significant-efforts-toward-colombian-envoy-praises-pm-modis-global-leadership/): Victor Hugo Echeverri Jaramillo praised PM Modi’s global leadership and efforts for stability, noting his role in BRICS and work with world leaders.
- [Who Picks The Peacemakers? Inside The Secret Nobel Peace Prize Selection Process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/who-picks-the-peacemakers-inside-the-secret-nobel-peace-prize-selection-process/): Unlike other Nobel Prizes, which are administered by Swedish institutions, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway. This unusual arrangement was Alfred Nobel’s explicit choice.
- [Afghanistan FM Muttaqi Arrives In New Delhi, To Discuss Diplomacy, Trade, Consular Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/afghanistan-fm-muttaqi-arrives-in-new-delhi-to-discuss-diplomacy-trade-consular-ties/): Muttaqi’s visit came as Afghanistan’s neighbours, including India, Pakistan, China and Russia opposed US President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Bagram air base. 
- [Donald Trump Eyes Nobel, White House Weighs Behind 'Peace President' After Gaza Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/donald-trump-eyes-nobel-white-house-weighs-behind-peace-president-after-gaza-deal/): Trump has been very vocally eying the Nobel Peace Prize in reference to his claims of settling ‘seven’ global conflicts.
- [Germany repeals little-used fast track citizenship scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/germany-repeals-little-used-fast-track-citizenship-scheme/): A survey by German media found that fewer than 1,000 people had applied to the programme.
- [Trump announces Gaza ceasefire deal: What we know and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-announces-gaza-ceasefire-deal-what-we-know-and-whats-next/): This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week.
- [National Guard Troops Enter Chicago As Trump Calls For Mayor And Illinois Governor's Arrrest | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/national-guard-troops-enter-chicago-as-trump-calls-for-mayor-and-illinois-governors-arrrest-4k/): President Donald Trump’s plan to send federal troops and National Guard units into several major American cities has ignited a fierce national debate. Trump has framed the deployments as a matter of necessity. In speeches and social media posts, he has portrayed Democratic-run cities like Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia as symbols of decline. […]
- [Rubio’s Urgent Note to Trump Captured on Camera — What’s Inside? | US Govt Shutdown | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/rubios-urgent-note-to-trump-captured-on-camera-whats-inside-us-govt-shutdown-us-news-4k/): Senator Marco Rubio is seen handing an urgent, secretive note to President Donald Trump during a high-stakes moment amid ongoing U.S. government shutdown talks. This exclusive footage captures the tense atmosphere as key political figures navigate the crisis.What could be inside Rubio’s note? How will this impact the negotiations and the future of the government […]
- [Lahore Erupts In Chaos As Tensions Escalate Between Punjab Police, TLP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/lahore-erupts-in-chaos-as-tensions-escalate-between-punjab-police-tlp/): The crackdown comes after TLP called on its followers to march toward the US Embassy in Islamabad after Friday prayers on October 10 against the Gaza peace deal
- [‘Free, Resilient Indo-Pacific’: Rajnath, Richard Marles Discuss India-Australia Defence Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/free-resilient-indo-pacific-rajnath-richard-marles-discuss-india-australia-defence-ties/): Rajnath Singh emphasised India’s rapid defence industrial growth and its emergence as a credible source of high-quality technology.
- [Taliban Seeks India's Recognition, Assures Afghan Soil Will Not Be Used Against Delhi | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/taliban-seeks-indias-recognition-assures-afghan-soil-will-not-be-used-against-delhi-exclusive/): The Taliban spokesperson said that the India visit of Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will serve as a stepping stone for future relations between Afghanistan and India.
- [Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Will Donald Trump Win, Or Do These Global Frontrunners Have The Edge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/nobel-peace-prize-2025-will-donald-trump-win-or-do-these-global-frontrunners-have-the-edge/): The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in Oslo on October 10, with 338 contenders,244 individuals and 94 organisations vying for the world’s most prestigious peace honour
- [Nancy Pelosi Unfiltered: Power, Politics & the Future of the Democrats | Trump | Govt Shutdown | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/nancy-pelosi-unfiltered-power-politics-the-future-of-the-democrats-trump-govt-shutdown-4k/): In this unfiltered one-on-one conversation, Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, opens up on the future of the Democratic Party, Donald Trump’s political influence, the ongoing government shutdown, and the state of American democracy. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Could Visit Middle East After Yearly Health Checkup On Friday: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-could-visit-middle-east-after-yearly-health-checkup-on-friday-white-house/): White House keeps details sparse, confirming only Donald Trump’s West Asia trip under “consideration”.
- [Trump Vs Chicago Mayor: Heated Clash Over City Crime, Power, & Politics | “I’m Here to Stay” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-vs-chicago-mayor-heated-clash-over-city-crime-power-politics-im-here-to-stay-4k/): In a fiery political showdown, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the imprisonment of the Chicago Mayor, citing failure to control escalating crime in the city. In a bold and defiant response, the Chicago Mayor hit back during a press briefing, declaring, “I’m here to stay. I will not be intimidated.” n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Netanyahu, Trump Hold ‘Warm, Emotional’ Call After Gaza Deal; Israeli PM Extends Knesset Invite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/netanyahu-trump-hold-warm-emotional-call-after-gaza-deal-israeli-pm-extends-knesset-invite/): The post added that both leaders agreed to continue their close cooperation, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu invited President Trump to address Israel’s parliament
- [Israel & Hamas Agree to First Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire Plan | Hostage Release & Withdrawal | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-plan-hostage-release-withdrawal-4k/): In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan, raising hopes for a potential end to months of devastating conflict. The agreement reportedly includes the release of hostages held by Hamas and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli tanks and troops from key areas in Gaza. […]
- ['They're Coming On Monday': Donald Trump Speaks To Families Of Israeli Hostages Held In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/theyre-coming-on-monday-donald-trump-speaks-to-families-of-israeli-hostages-held-in-gaza/): Donald Trump spoke with families of Israeli hostages, assuring them of their release on Monday.
- [UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Arrives In India On BA 9100, What Makes The Flight Special](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-arrives-in-india-on-ba-9100-what-makes-the-flight-special/): As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer embarks on his significant visit, we take a closer look at the British Airways flight used for his journey to India.
- [Narendra Modi–Keir Starmer Meeting LIVE Updates: India, UK PMs To Hold Talks In Mumbai, Focus On Trade, Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/narendra-modi-keir-starmer-meeting-live-updates-india-uk-pms-to-hold-talks-in-mumbai-focus-on-trade-tech/): Narendra Modi–Keir Starmer Meeting Live Updates (India-UK Ties): UK PM is on a two-day India visit, meeting business leaders and PM Modi to deepen trade and cultural ties.
- [Trump Says He May Visit Israel Soon After Gaza Peace Deal: 'If They Want Me To'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-says-he-may-visit-israel-soon-after-gaza-peace-deal-if-they-want-me-to/): Ending the war in Gaza was one of Trump’s key campaign promises, and the deal with Hamas marks the most significant diplomatic breakthrough of his second term.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1323/): Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Great Day For Israel': Netanyahu Thanks  Trump, IDF After Hamas Hostage Release Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/great-day-for-israel-netanyahu-thanks-trump-idf-after-hamas-hostage-release-deal/): Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the finalisation of a hostage release agreement as a ‘great day for Israel’, thanking the IDF and Donald Trump for their roles.
- [Jaish-e-Mohammed Launching Covert Women's Brigade For Psychological Warfare: Intel Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/jaish-e-mohammed-launching-covert-womens-brigade-for-psychological-warfare-intel-sources-exclusive/): The plan is to target women in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and India’s southern states through encrypted online networks, the sources added
- [LIVE: Israel, Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/live-israel-hamas-agree-on-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.
- [Hamas To Release All 20 Hostages From Gaza: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/hamas-to-release-all-20-hostages-from-gaza-sources/): Hamas will release 20 hostages as part of a peace deal with Israel, brokered by mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, with Donald Trump announcing the agreement’s first phase
- [Israel And Hamas Have Signed Off On First Phase Of Peace Plan, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israel-and-hamas-have-signed-off-on-first-phase-of-peace-plan-says-trump/): Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of a peace deal for hostage release and troop withdrawal, with mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
- [Trump says Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-says-israel-and-hamas-sign-off-on-first-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-plan/): Mediator Qatar said that more details of the agreement would be announced at a later date.
- [France’s Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/frances-macron-to-appoint-new-prime-minister-within-48-hours/): The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis.
- [Quarter Of Peacekeepers To Be Cut Off Over Lack of Funds: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/quarter-of-peacekeepers-to-be-cut-off-over-lack-of-funds-un/): The UN to cut 25% of peacekeepers, affecting 13,000-14,000 staff, due to funding shortfall as US owes over 2.8 billion and Trump slashes foreign aid and peacekeeping budgets.
- [US State Secretary Rubio Hands Note To Trump, Saying Gaza Deal 'Very Close'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-state-secretary-rubio-hands-note-to-trump-saying-gaza-deal-very-close/): President Donald Trump may announce a Gaza war deal first. Talks in Sharm El-Sheikh involve Hamas and Israel exchanging hostage lists.
- [Elon Musk Agrees To Pay Over $128 Million To Fired Executives In Severance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/elon-musk-agrees-to-pay-over-128-million-to-fired-executives-in-severance/): Elon Musk and X settled to pay over 128 million dollars in severance to Parag Agrawal, Ned Segal, Vijaya Gadde, and Sean Edgett after firing them post Twitter acquisition.
- [Legal scholars: Genocide label crucial in addressing atrocities in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/legal-scholars-genocide-label-crucial-in-addressing-atrocities-in-gaza/): Experts argue Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide, surpassing isolated violations of war laws.
- [Trump calls to jail Chicago mayor, Illinois governor in immigration dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-calls-to-jail-chicago-mayor-illinois-governor-in-immigration-dispute/): Trump slams Chicago mayor and Illinois governor resisting his mass deportation campaign as US troops arrive in state.
- [Is the US trying to topple Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/is-the-us-trying-to-topple-venezuelas-president-nicolas-maduro/): US military build-up and strikes off coast in recent weeks.
- [Macron To Appoint New French PM By Friday: Presidential Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/macron-to-appoint-new-french-pm-by-friday-presidential-office/): Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister within 48 hours amid France’s ongoing political crisis after Sébastien Lecornu resigned just weeks into office.
- [IMF Chief Warns Of Mounting Risks Facing Global Economy, Says 'Uncertainty Is New Normal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/imf-chief-warns-of-mounting-risks-facing-global-economy-says-uncertainty-is-new-normal/): IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of rising global economic risks, urges action on instability, and highlights public unrest from Lima to Jakarta ahead of IMF annual meetings.
- [NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/nyc-sues-social-media-giants-for-allegedly-addicting-children/): The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.
- [Amid Ongoing Talks On Gaza War, Trump Says 'May Travel To Middle East On Sunday'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/amid-ongoing-talks-on-gaza-war-trump-says-may-travel-to-middle-east-on-sunday/): Donald Trump may visit the Middle East as Gaza ceasefire talks progress. Marco Rubio is hopeful about a deal and hostage release under Trump’s plan.
- [Spain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/spain-approves-arms-embargo-on-israel-due-to-gaza-genocide/): Spanish lawmakers have passed a law ending all trade of arms, defence equipment, or technologies to Israel.
- [Spain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/spains-parliament-formally-approves-israel-arms-embargo/): The vote, which passes 178 votes to 169, enshrines into law an embargo that has been in effect since the war began.
- [Saudi Arabia down Indonesia; Qatar, Oman draw in AFC World Cup qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/saudi-arabia-down-indonesia-qatar-oman-draw-in-afc-world-cup-qualifiers/): Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin.
- [Deadly building collapse kills 4 in Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/deadly-building-collapse-kills-4-in-madrid/): Footage shows rescue dogs and workers combing through debris after a building collapse in Madrid killed four people.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer Dines At Mumbai's 68-Year-Old Iconic Khyber Restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/uk-pm-keir-starmer-dines-at-mumbais-68-year-old-iconic-khyber-restaurant/): Starmer dined at Mumbai’s iconic Khyber restaurant during his India visits. Over the years, several dignitaries including the royal family have dined at the restaurant
- [Brazil’s beef exports to China surge as Trump’s tariffs shift global demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/brazils-beef-exports-to-china-surge-as-trumps-tariffs-shift-global-demand/): Brazil’s beef shipments to the US tumble by 41 percent as exports to China grow by 38 percent.
- [Authorities charge man accused of starting deadly LA wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/authorities-charge-man-accused-of-starting-deadly-la-wildfire/): Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht was behind fire that destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
- [Hamas Won't Be Able To Find And Return Remaining Hostages, Says Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/hamas-wont-be-able-to-find-and-return-remaining-hostages-says-israel/): Israel believes Hamas can’t find all deceased hostages as Gaza war talks continue in Egypt. Ceasefire hinges on hostage return, with uncertainty over fate of 28 remaining captives
- [Jordanian-born Palestinian chemist awarded Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/jordanian-born-palestinian-chemist-awarded-nobel-prize/): Omar M. Yaghi, a chemist born to Palestinian refugee parents in Jordan, has been awarded a Nobel Prize.
- [Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/somalia-embraces-swahili-to-strengthen-east-african-community-ties/): President Mohamud says adopting Swahili ‘important for our integration into the region’.
- [Manchester synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS, UK police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/manchester-synagogue-attacker-claimed-allegiance-to-isis-uk-police-say/): Police said Jihad al-Shamie called emergency services to declare allegiance to armed group as he carried out the attack.
- [Reflections from Gaza as Israel’s war enters its third year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/reflections-from-gaza-as-israels-war-enters-its-third-year/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid remembers the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza and reflects on her time reporting.
- [Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/egypt-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-with-win-over-djibouti/): Two goals from Salah and one from Adel make Egypt the third African country after Morocco and Tunisia to book a berth.
- [Activists warn Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes risk regional war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/activists-warn-trumps-caribbean-boat-strikes-risk-regional-war/): Human rights groups urge Congress to block unauthorised force as fears of wider Caribbean conflict and chaos grow.
- [India Confirmed Toxic DEG In 3 Syrups Linked To Child Deaths, WHO Tells News18: ‘Deeply Concerned’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/india-confirmed-toxic-deg-in-3-syrups-linked-to-child-deaths-who-tells-news18-deeply-concerned/): WHO had earlier told News18 that it had contacted the CDSCO for clarification regarding the incidents but had not received a reply
- [Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty, Says 'Prosecution Brought By Trump'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/former-fbi-director-james-comey-pleads-not-guilty-says-prosecution-brought-by-trump/): James Comey pleaded not guilty; his lawyers dispute Lindsey Halligan’s role and allege Trump-led vindictive prosecution. Trial is set for January 5.
- ['Stop This Hot Dog Populism': EU Lawmakers Vote to Ban The Term 'Veggie Burger'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/stop-this-hot-dog-populism-eu-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-the-term-veggie-burger/): The lawmakers voted 532 to 78 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to curtail words like steak, escalope, sausage or burger for animal and not plant-based products
- [Pam Bondi And Democratic Senator Get Into Heated Shouting Match, Forcing Chairman To Intervene | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/pam-bondi-and-democratic-senator-get-into-heated-shouting-match-forcing-chairman-to-intervene-4k/): Attorney General Pam Bondi got into several heated exchanges with Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.) during which Bondi accused the senator of not caring about his home state and having “stormed” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a press conference earlier this year. Bondi ripped Padilla for delivering a long statement criticizing her leadership of […]
- [Trump Calls For Arrest Of Chicago Mayor, Illinois Governor As National Guard Troops Deployed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-calls-for-arrest-of-chicago-mayor-illinois-governor-as-national-guard-troops-deployed/): Donald Trump urged jailing Chicago’s mayor and Illinois’s governor over ICE protests, sparking debate on National Guard use and the Insurrection Act.
- [Jamaat Al-Mu'minaat: Why Jaish-E-Mohammed Has Formed A Women's Brigade | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/jamaat-al-muminaat-why-jaish-e-mohammed-has-formed-a-womens-brigade-exclusive/): Jamaat al-Mu’minaat is the JeM’s female front organisation for psychological warfare and grassroots recruitment targeting women in J&K, Uttar Pradesh, and the southern states
- [The objects Gaza’s women refused to leave behind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/the-objects-gazas-women-refused-to-leave-behind/): Palestinian women carry relics from their homes in Gaza, revealing stories of loss and survival.
- [Ted Cruz blames Nigeria for ‘mass murder’ of Christians: What’s the truth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/ted-cruz-blames-nigeria-for-mass-murder-of-christians-whats-the-truth/): Nigeria is suffering complex security crises, but Republicans in US are eager to paint them as purely religious.
- [RSF attack on hospital in Sudan’s el-Fasher kills 12, medics say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/rsf-attack-on-hospital-in-sudans-el-fasher-kills-12-medics-say/): The attack by the paramilitary on the hospital wounded 17 others, and is the second such attack in 24 hours.
- [What kind of future does Gaza face, if Israel ends its war on it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/what-kind-of-future-does-gaza-face-if-israel-ends-its-war-on-it/): Palestinians in Gaza face monumental challenges to rebuilding their homeland and lives once Israel’s genocide ends.
- [Israel’s national security minister urges ‘complete victory’ over Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israels-national-security-minister-urges-complete-victory-over-hamas/): Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for “total victory” in Gaza in a video posted to X.
- [Al Jazeera chief urges better protection for journalists in conflict zones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/al-jazeera-chief-urges-better-protection-for-journalists-in-conflict-zones/): Al Jazeera Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani says ‘protecting journalists is protection of the truth.’
- [‘Buckle up’: IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/buckle-up-imf-chief-warns-of-economic-uncertainty/): IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ as tariffs weigh on the global economy.
- [US Lawmakers Urge Trump To Fix India Ties, Warn Tariffs Threaten Key Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-to-fix-india-ties-warn-tariffs-threaten-key-partnership/): Democratic lawmakers urged Donald Trump to reset US–India ties, warning tariff hikes harm trade, jobs and risk pushing India closer to China and Russia.
- [Russia Vows To "Hurt" Ukraine And Tomahawk "Supplier" US, "Have Downed These Missiles in Syria" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/russia-vows-to-hurt-ukraine-and-tomahawk-supplier-us-have-downed-these-missiles-in-syria-4k/): Russia warned that sending Tomahawks to Ukraine would have “severe” consequences and urged the US to reconsider. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said US-Russia ties are “cracking at their foundation” and blamed the US. Russian military experts also downplayed Tomahawks’ effectiveness, noting their forces “have experience destroying similar missiles.”04:32 – UKRAINE TO GAUGE RUSSIA’S “REACTION” […]
- [Ben-Gvir Prays At Al-Aqsa, Urges Netanyahu To “Destroy” Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/ben-gvir-prays-at-al-aqsa-urges-netanyahu-to-destroy-hamas/): Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Wednesday (October 8) and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue “complete victory” over Hamas in Gaza.In a video on the edge of one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East, Ben-Gvir said that two […]
- [Lazio Ultras arrested after 2026 Winter Games corruption attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/lazio-ultras-arrested-after-2026-winter-games-corruption-attempt/): Prosecutors in Venice make two arrests relating to corruption before the Olympics in February.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-billionaire-footballer/): The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward’s wealth has been boosted by his contract extension with Al-Nassr.
- [US Attorney General grilled on Epstein case and bias claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-attorney-general-grilled-on-epstein-case-and-bias-claims/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced heated questioning in the Senate over the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- [Starmer leads 125-strong delegation to India in bid to ‘turbocharge’ trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/starmer-leads-125-strong-delegation-to-india-in-bid-to-turbocharge-trade/): The UK leader wants the trade mission, Britain’s largest ever to India, to build on a recent deal between the countries.
- [‘These Mo********** Are Crazy’: Kamala Harris Slams Trump Team With Expletive Outburst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/these-mo-are-crazy-kamala-harris-slams-trump-team-with-expletive-outburst/): Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump at The Getty Center, reflecting on her 2024 loss and promoting her memoir 107 Days, urging writers to capture the current political climate.
- [Russia says prospects for Ukraine peace deal now faded as its war rages on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/russia-says-prospects-for-ukraine-peace-deal-now-faded-as-its-war-rages-on/): Senior official Sergey Ryabkov says ‘momentum generated’ from the Trump-Putin summit has ‘largely been undermined’.
- [Two years of war, two years of telling Gaza’s stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/two-years-of-war-two-years-of-telling-gazas-stories/): Al Jazeera’s journalists have faced unprecedented risk in covering Israel’s two years of war on Gaza.
- [Trump live: Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/trump-live-ex-fbi-chief-comey-pleads-not-guilty/): Trump critic James Comey pleads not guilty to charges that he made false statements to Congress.
- [LIVE: Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia – AFC World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/live-indonesia-vs-saudi-arabia-afc-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, ahead of our text commentary stream of the qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.
- [‘Police are lenient’: Zimbabwe’s disabled black market currency dealers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/police-are-lenient-zimbabwes-disabled-black-market-currency-dealers/): Economic uncertainty drives desperate people, including those with disabilities, into illegal foreign currency trade.
- [Will Trump’s tariffs push China and India closer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/will-trumps-tariffs-push-china-and-india-closer/): India and China are resuming direct flights after five years of suspension and say they will strengthen trade ties.
- [US Senate Confirms Sergio Gor As Next Ambassador To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/us-senate-confirms-sergio-gor-as-next-ambassador-to-india/): Before his nomination, Sergio Gor served as Director of Presidential Personnel in the Donald Trump administration.
- [Van Jones and the moral vacancy of American commentary on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/van-jones-and-the-moral-vacancy-of-american-commentary-on-gaza/): US pundit’s ‘dead Gaza baby’ joke exposes the moral vacancy that defines US media on Palestine.
- [Senator Blackburn Warns Pam Bondi: ‘But to Tape Our Phones...’ Sparks Tense Exchange | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/senator-blackburn-warns-pam-bondi-but-to-tape-our-phones-sparks-tense-exchange-us-news-4k/): In a gripping moment during a congressional hearing, Senator Marsha Blackburn delivers a pointed warning to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing deep concerns over potential government surveillance and phone tapping. The exchange highlights growing tensions around privacy rights, government overreach, and civil liberties in the current political climate. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Imran Khan Removes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur As Rift Widens In Party | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/imran-khan-removes-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-gandapur-as-rift-widens-in-party-exclusive-details/): Sohail Afridi, member of the provincial assembly from the Khyber district, will be the new chief minister, Imran’s lawyer & PTI Secretary General, Salman Raja, has announced
- ["Prostituting To Foreign Forces" China Slams Taiwan's Lai For Recommending Trump Nobel | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/prostituting-to-foreign-forces-china-slams-taiwans-lai-for-recommending-trump-nobel-4k/): Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is “prostituting” himself to foreigners to try and win their favour but his schemes are doomed to fail, China’s government said on Oct.8China’s remarks come a day after the Taiwanese President hailed US President Donald Trump in an interview with a US radio show n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Captured Tajik tells of life on Ukraine frontlines alongside Russian forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/captured-tajik-tells-of-life-on-ukraine-frontlines-alongside-russian-forces/): Russia and Ukraine have swapped thousands of PoWs, but Mohammed* says he would rather fight alongside Kyiv than go home.
- [Orphaned by Israel, two child amputees find each other in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/orphaned-by-israel-two-child-amputees-find-each-other-in-lebanon/): Pulled from the rubble in Gaza and southern Lebanon, two boys are rebuilding their lives together.
- [‘Crisis’: Why EU plan for 50 percent tariff is spooking British steel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/crisis-why-eu-plan-for-50-percent-tariff-is-spooking-british-steel/): Nearly 80 percent of steel products made in the UK are exported to the European Union.
- [A decolonised alternative to Trump’s Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/a-decolonised-alternative-to-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Only a decolonised plan centred on Palestinian sovereignty can bring lasting peace to Gaza.
- [Newborn babies in Gaza forced to share oxygen masks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/newborn-babies-in-gaza-forced-to-share-oxygen-masks/): Newborn and Premature babies in Gaza are being forced to share oxygen masks, says UNICEF.
- [Israeli forces intercept latest Gaza flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/israeli-forces-intercept-latest-gaza-flotilla/): Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla sailing to break the siege on Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea.
- [Will UK Increase Visas For High-Skilled Indian Migrant Workers? What PM Starmer Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/will-uk-increase-visas-for-high-skilled-indian-migrant-workers-what-pm-starmer-said/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out expanding visa slots for Indian workers under the India-UK FTA.
- [Landslide kills 15 after striking bus in northern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/08/landslide-kills-15-after-striking-bus-in-northern-india/): At least 15 people have been killed after a landslide hit a bus in India’s Himachal Pradesh state.
- [Israel Attack Killed 30 In Gaza Since Ceasefire Deal: Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-attack-killed-30-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-deal-palestine/): At least 30 killed in Gaza after Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump, with hostage exchanges, aid promises, and Trump set to visit Egypt
- [Mission To Evacuate Babies From North Gaza Suspended Over Lack Of Security Clearance: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/mission-to-evacuate-babies-from-north-gaza-suspended-over-lack-of-security-clearance-un/): UNICEF suspended a mission to transfer two newborns from Gaza after Israeli security clearance was denied, despite a new peace deal and plans for major UN aid deliveries.
- [Name Of This Year's Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Already Decided:  Norwegian Nobel Committee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/name-of-this-years-nobel-peace-prize-recipient-already-decided-norwegian-nobel-committee/): The Norwegian Nobel Committee finalised the 2025 peace prize decision before the Israel-Hamas deal, making it unlikely Trump will win, despite his repeated claims for the honour.
- [Will Hamas agree to hand over its weapons as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/will-hamas-agree-to-hand-over-its-weapons-as-part-of-a-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Negotiations over Hamas’s disarmament may emerge as a key obstacle to securing a permanent end to Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Protesters reject offer for dialogue as unrest escalates in Madagascar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/protesters-reject-offer-for-dialogue-as-unrest-escalates-in-madagascar/): Protesters in Madagascar have refused to speak with President Andry Rajoelina, instead demanding his resignation.
- [Starmer: UK urges swift action on Gaza ceasefire ‘without delay’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/starmer-uk-urges-swift-action-on-gaza-ceasefire-without-delay/): Speaking in Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace pl
- [Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/police-fire-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-as-madagascar-protesters-rally/): March comes after ‘Gen Z’ anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina’s attempts to defuse tensions.
- [Celebrate the ceasefire, but don’t forget: Gaza survived on its own](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/celebrate-the-ceasefire-but-dont-forget-gaza-survived-on-its-own/): Western leaders now claim credit for ‘peace’, but Gaza’s survival belongs to its people alone.
- [Former British PM Rishi Sunak Takes Up Senior Advisory Roles at Microsoft, Anthropic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/former-british-pm-rishi-sunak-takes-up-senior-advisory-roles-at-microsoft-anthropic/): Rishi Sunak, former UK Prime Minister, will join Microsoft and Anthropic as a part-time senior advisor, donating his salary to The Richmond Project charity.
- [Hamas Top Chief Declares End Of War And Start Of Permanent Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/hamas-top-chief-declares-end-of-war-and-start-of-permanent-ceasefire/): Top chief said 250 Palestinians who were sentenced to life imprisonment will be released as part of the deal, in addition to 1,700 prisoners from Gaza who were arrested after Oct 7
- [End To Gaza War In Sight As Israel, Hamas Agree To First Phase Of Trump's 'Peace' Deal | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/end-to-gaza-war-in-sight-as-israel-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-trumps-peace-deal-top-points/): During a White House cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump said this first phase of a broader plan will lead to “lasting peace” and Gaza will be “slowly redone”
- [Trump Announces Plans To Cut Democrat-Backed Programmes As Govt Shutdown Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-announces-plans-to-cut-democrat-backed-programmes-as-govt-shutdown-continues/): As the US government shutdown enters day nine, Trump vows to cut Democrat programmes, while the Senate rejects the Democratic stopgap funding bill amid ongoing budget disputes.
- [US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-court-grants-stay-of-execution-for-robert-roberson-in-shaken-baby-case/): The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson’s habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
- [Macron: ‘France is ready to play a role’ in Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/macron-france-is-ready-to-play-a-role-in-gaza-peace-plan/): French President Emmanuel Macron urged full support for the US plan to end the Gaza war.
- [Trump: Netanyahu ‘more popular today than five days ago’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-netanyahu-more-popular-today-than-five-days-ago/): US President Donald Trump said Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu “should be very popular right now”.
- [AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/ai-investments-are-pulling-the-us-economy-forward-will-it-continue/): In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
- [Trump: Hamas-held captives to be released ‘Monday or Tuesday’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-hamas-held-captives-to-be-released-monday-or-tuesday/): US President Donald Trump says the Hamas-held captives in Gaza will be released “Monday or Tuesday”.
- [French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/french-court-extends-sentence-of-man-convicted-of-gisele-pelicot-rape/): French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan’s sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.
- [Netanyahu ‘Awards’ Trump A ‘Nobel Peace Prize’, But Only In An Alternate Reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/netanyahu-awards-trump-a-nobel-peace-prize-but-only-in-an-alternate-reality/): Netanyahu had formally submitted Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize back in July, praising his role in “forging peace in one region after another”
- [Israel Orders IDF To ‘Respond With Great Force’ Against Hamas Attacks Amid Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-orders-idf-to-respond-with-great-force-against-hamas-attacks-amid-gaza-ceasefire/): Israel Katz’s remarks came after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza deal involving the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
- [Netanyahu Pauses Key Israeli Security Meet On Gaza Deal To Speak With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/netanyahu-pauses-key-israeli-security-meet-on-gaza-deal-to-speak-with-pm-modi/): Benjamin Netanyahu paused a key cabinet meeting to speak with Narendra Modi, who congratulated him on the agreement for the release of all hostages in Gaza.
- [Is UK Going The Aadhaar Way? Why Keir Starmer Met UIDAI Head Nandan Nilekani On India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/is-uk-going-the-aadhaar-way-why-keir-starmer-met-uidai-head-nandan-nilekani-on-india-visit/): British PM Keir Starmer said an Aadhaar-like digital ID system can be rolled out in UK as a voluntary measure to be applied to school applications, mortgages and driving licences
- [Russia Supported Trump's 'Well-Known' Gaza Initiative From Day One, Says Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/russia-supported-trumps-well-known-gaza-initiative-from-day-one-says-putin/): Putin said, ‘President Trump put forward his well-known initiatives, and as you saw, Russia supported them almost immediately’
- [Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/relief-and-disbelief-greet-gaza-ceasefire-announcement-in-israel/): After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
- [Trump Likely To Join Gaza Deal Ceremony In Egypt As Sisi Backs Him For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-likely-to-join-gaza-deal-ceremony-in-egypt-as-sisi-backs-him-for-nobel-peace-prize/): The latest ceasefire agreement, announced on Wednesday, is based on a 20-point peace plan proposed by Trump
- [After Gaza Ceasefire, Trump Moves Focus On Ending Russia-Ukraine War: 'Will Happen Soon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/after-gaza-ceasefire-trump-moves-focus-on-ending-russia-ukraine-war-will-happen-soon/): Trump said that the Gaza ceasefire, which includes the release of hostages by Hamas, is expected to pave the way for lasting peace
- [After Trump, PM Modi Dials Israel's Netanyahu, Congratulates Him On Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/after-trump-pm-modi-dials-israels-netanyahu-congratulates-him-on-gaza-peace-plan/): Post Content
- [Israel announces timeline for implementing first phase of peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-announces-timeline-for-implementing-first-phase-of-peace-plan/): A government spokesperson has laid out how Israel will implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza.
- [US Sanctions 3 Indian Nationals For Trading With Iran Energy Sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-sanctions-3-indian-nationals-for-trading-with-iran-energy-sector/): The US treasury Bench sanctioned three Indian nationals for facilitating oil and LPG sales and shipments from Iran.
- [‘Friendship Is On The Move’: PM Modi, UK's Keir Starmer Share Ride To Mumbai Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/friendship-is-on-the-move-pm-modi-uks-keir-starmer-share-ride-to-mumbai-event/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer shared a car ride to Mumbai’s Jio World Centre for the Global Fintech Fest.
- [Indian-Origin Man In Singapore Jailed For Breaking Into Woman’s Home, Molesting Her In Sleep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/indian-origin-man-in-singapore-jailed-for-breaking-into-womans-home-molesting-her-in-sleep/): The accused, Mohandas, noticed the woman through a window of her condominium and, finding her attractive, later broke into her apartment
- [US federal court to weigh Trump’s deployment of National Guard to Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-federal-court-to-weigh-trumps-deployment-of-national-guard-to-chicago/): National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a ‘hellhole’.
- [Thousands rally for Gaza in Islamabad after ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/thousands-rally-for-gaza-in-islamabad-after-ceasefire-agreement/): Thousands of students rallied in Pakistan’s Islamabad after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.
- [Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/starmer-meets-modi-what-the-uk-can-learn-from-indias-digital-ids/): The UK is eyeing India’s controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
- [Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/modi-starmer-hail-uk-india-trade-deal-as-new-investment-revealed/): Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
- [Putin backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will support ‘peaceful efforts’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/putin-backs-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-will-support-peaceful-efforts/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow supports US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war.
- [PM Modi Discusses Trade With 'Friend' Donald Trump, Congratulates Him On Gaza Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/pm-modi-discusses-trade-with-friend-donald-trump-congratulates-him-on-gaza-peace-deal/): PM Prime Minister Modi shared details of the conversation with the US President on social media platform X
- ['India, Afghanistan Are Brothers': Taliban Guard Allows Indian Tourist To Pass Without Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/india-afghanistan-are-brothers-taliban-guard-allows-indian-tourist-to-pass-without-check/): Many social media users applauded the friendliness, noting it as a reflection of Afghans’ respect and warm reception toward Indians
- [Palestinians in Gaza worry and wait for Israel to implement ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/palestinians-in-gaza-worry-and-wait-for-israel-to-implement-ceasefire/): Hope battles with distrust as Palestinians in Gaza wait for Israel to implement the ceasefire. Here’s what they said.
- [Trump To Visit Jerusalem Amid Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough, Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-to-visit-jerusalem-amid-gaza-ceasefire-breakthrough-hostage-release/): Israeli President’s Office confirmed the upcoming visit, stating that a scheduled event at President Isaac Herzog’s residence on Sunday had been cancelled
- [Turkiye’s ceasefire task force will ‘help Gaza get back on its feet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/turkiyes-ceasefire-task-force-will-help-gaza-get-back-on-its-feet/): Turkiye’s President Erdogan says Ankara will join a task force to monitor the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- [Trump live: US courts to examine troop deployments in Chicago, Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-live-us-courts-to-examine-troop-deployments-in-chicago-portland/): US President Donald Trump’s troop deployments will be further tested in two court hearings in different US states.
- [Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/map-of-gaza-shows-how-israeli-forces-will-withdraw-under-ceasefire-deal/): In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.
- [Putin admits Russian role in 2024 Azerbaijani jet crash, offers redress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/putin-admits-russian-role-in-2024-azerbaijani-jet-crash-offers-redress/): Putin told Azerbaijan’s Aliyev that Russia will provide ‘compensation’ for the deadly crash caused by its air defences.
- [Pope Leo praises journalists reporting in Gaza and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/pope-leo-praises-journalists-reporting-in-gaza-and-ukraine/): Pope Leo XIV says the world must not forget the journalists who are shedding light on ‘land bloodied by bombs’.
- [In First Major Document, Pope Leo Revives Francis' Critique Of Trump's Immigration Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/in-first-major-document-pope-leo-revives-francis-critique-of-trumps-immigration-policies/): The document began as a project by Pope Francis before his death in April and was completed by Leo, who became the first American pope in May
- [How Gaza ceasefire news was announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/how-gaza-ceasefire-news-was-announced/): Palestinians and Israelis celebrated after news of an agreement on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal broke out.
- [How Israel weaponises paid ads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/how-israel-weaponises-paid-ads/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen looks at how Israel uses tech platforms to help manage its image on the world stage.
- [Mbappe feels ‘more relaxed’ at Real Madrid; ready for World Cup qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/mbappe-feels-more-relaxed-at-real-madrid-ready-for-world-cup-qualifiers/): The French captain has confirmed his availability for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.
- [UN: ‘Our teams are on standby’ to get aid into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/un-our-teams-are-on-standby-to-get-aid-into-gaza/): Antonio Guterres said the United Nations is “prepared to move now” and aid to Palestinians in Gaza amid a ceasefire.
- [A Year After Azerbaijani Jet Crash That Killed 38, Putin Admits Russia Shot Down Plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/a-year-after-azerbaijani-jet-crash-that-killed-38-putin-admits-russia-shot-down-plane/): Putin said two missiles had been launched to destroy Ukrainian drones, but they detonated just metres from the Azerbaijani plane
- [There’s a Gaza ceasefire deal – but what happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/theres-a-gaza-ceasefire-deal-but-what-happens-next/): There are celebrations in the occupied Palestinian territories and in Israel after a ceasefire deal.
- [Israel confirms signing phase-one of Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-confirms-signing-phase-one-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal-with-hamas/): Ceasefire to go into effect within 24 hours of Israel’s cabinet ratifying the deal tonight, says Israeli government.
- [Tanks fire towards Gaza civilians after ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/tanks-fire-towards-gaza-civilians-after-ceasefire-announcement/): Al Jazeera captured live video of Israeli tanks firing towards Palestinian civilians attempting to return to Gaza City.
- [World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Why FIFA won’t ban Israel despite Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/world-cup-2026-qualifiers-why-fifa-wont-ban-israel-despite-gaza-genocide/): Protection of political, economic and commercial interests has led to FIFA’s ‘double standards’ in dealing with Israel.
- [Video: Gaza emergency workers celebrate after ceasefire deal announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/video-gaza-emergency-workers-celebrate-after-ceasefire-deal-announcement/): Video shows emergency service crews celebrating the announcement of a ceasefire deal with chants and sirens.
- [From Kabul to Chicago: The empire comes home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/from-kabul-to-chicago-the-empire-comes-home/): Trump’s deployment of troops to US cities shows how America’s empire is collapsing back on itself.
- [Gaza residents flood streets in hope that Israel’s war is ending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/gaza-residents-flood-streets-in-hope-that-israels-war-is-ending/): Jubilation spreads in Khan Younis after US endorsement of Israel-Hamas ceasefire prompts optimism for ending the war.
- [US sanctions Serbia’s main oil supplier controlled by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-sanctions-serbias-main-oil-supplier-controlled-by-russia/): Sanctions imposed on NIS in January as part of its crackdown on the Russian energy sector go into force.
- [UK and India Weigh Trade Gains Against Migration Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/uk-and-india-weigh-trade-gains-against-migration-politics/): “Very Significant Moment for UK” When It Comes to Trade & India
- [Video shows negotiators ahead of Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/video-shows-negotiators-ahead-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Video from inside a negotiating room in Egypt shows Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials along with Hamas officials.
- [Russia seizes Ukrainian villages; Kyiv intercepts fewer ballistic missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/russia-seizes-ukrainian-villages-kyiv-intercepts-fewer-ballistic-missiles/): Putin claims Moscow holds the ‘strategic initiative’ as Ukraine steps up its assault on Russian gas facilities.
- [Accountability for Israel likely to “start in the Global South”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/accountability-for-israel-likely-to-start-in-the-global-south/): Antony Loewenstein on Israeli impunity and the push for accountability now likely to emerge from the Global South.
- [Togo footballer Samuel Asamoah at risk of paralysis after breaking neck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/togo-footballer-samuel-asamoah-at-risk-of-paralysis-after-breaking-neck/): Asamoah broke his neck in a freak accident as he collided with an advertising board during a club game in China.
- [“Critical issues” with the agreed Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/critical-issues-with-the-agreed-gaza-ceasefire/): “There’s a lot of fingers pointing at him [Netanyahu] saying that the same deal could have been reached a long time ago.
- [‘Mujhe Bahut Khushi Hui’: Starmer’s Hindi Greeting At Mumbai Event Draws Applause From PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/mujhe-bahut-khushi-hui-starmers-hindi-greeting-at-mumbai-event-draws-applause-from-pm-modi/): Keir Starmer greeted Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai with Hindi, earning applause from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/nobel-prize-for-literature-awarded-to-hungarian-writer-laszlo-krasznahorkai/): This is a breaking news story.
- [IMF Mission Returns To US Without Signing Agreement With Pakistan; $1 Bn Tranche On Hold | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/imf-mission-returns-to-us-without-signing-agreement-with-pakistan-1-bn-tranche-on-hold-exclusive/): According to top sources, the IMF mission raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s 20 per cent increase in defence spending for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
- [Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize In Literature: 'Visionary Oeuvre'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/hungarian-author-laszlo-krasznahorkai-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature-visionary-oeuvre/): Krasznahorkai, celebrated for his dense and philosophical prose, joins a distinguished list of laureates honoured for reshaping modern literature
- [Video: Palestinians in Gaza speak of cautious optimism on ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/video-palestinians-in-gaza-speak-of-cautious-optimism-on-ceasefire-deal/): Palestinians in Gaza voiced their hopes and fears after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was annouced.
- [Gaza ceasefire brings hope, children there “deserve the best”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/gaza-ceasefire-brings-hope-children-there-deserve-the-best/): Laila Al Shana, a Gaza resident describes the emotions after the ceasefire agreement to end Israel’s two-year war.
- [Nobel Peace Prize 2025: What are Trump’s credentials, and can he win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/nobel-peace-prize-2025-what-are-trumps-credentials-and-can-he-win/): With the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump claims to have helped broker peace in eight wars. Do his assertions hold up?
- [Key moments that led to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/key-moments-that-led-to-trumps-gaza-ceasefire-deal-announcement/): The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump’s 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.
- [AJ Gaza correspondent Maram Humaid reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/aj-gaza-correspondent-maram-humaid-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shares a rare moment of hope from Gaza, as a potential ceasefire looms.
- [Why Muttaqi’s Deoband Visit Signals Taliban’s Shift Toward India, Away From Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/why-muttaqis-deoband-visit-signals-talibans-shift-toward-india-away-from-pakistan-exclusive/): The Afghanistan foreign minister’s visit is being interpreted as a direct challenge to Pakistan’s projection as the custodian of Deobandi Islam
- [2,700-Year-Old Temple Of 'Mother Goddess' Discovered In This Muslim-Majority Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/2700-year-old-temple-of-mother-goddess-discovered-in-this-muslim-majority-country/): Archaeologists led by Bilge Yilmaz Kolanci uncovered a 2700-year-old Phrygian temple near Denizli, possibly dedicated to ‘Mother Goddess’, featuring twin statues and ritual vessels
- [PM Keir Starmer hails Gaza deal as ‘moment of profound relief’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/pm-keir-starmer-hails-gaza-deal-as-moment-of-profound-relief/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new Gaza ceasefire deal marks “a moment of profound relief”.
- [Video: Israel strikes Gaza after agreeing Trump ceasefire plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/video-israel-strikes-gaza-after-agreeing-trump-ceasefire-plan/): Smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase ceasefire
- [Palestinians Celebrate “historic” Gaza Ceasefire After Trump-brokered Deal With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/palestinians-celebrate-historic-gaza-ceasefire-after-trump-brokered-deal-with-israel/): Palestinians in Khan Younis celebrated on October 9 after President Trump announced a Gaza war deal. Citizens hailed the historic moment, ending two years of violence, massacres, and humanitarian crisis. Joyful crowds thanked international efforts as Israel and Hamas moved closer to halting the deadly conflict and restoring peace. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Physically Present But...': Princess Kate Warns Excessive Screen Time Is Disrupting Family Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/physically-present-but-princess-kate-warns-excessive-screen-time-is-disrupting-family-life/): The Princess Of Wales, Catherine, aka, Kate Middleton in an essay warned that overload of smartphones and computer screens is creating an “epidemic of disconnection”.
- [Israel Stops Offensive Operations In Gaza As First Phase Of Ceasefire Goes Into Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israel-stops-offensive-operations-in-gaza-as-first-phase-of-ceasefire-goes-into-effect/): Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza deal involving the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners
- [India Exposes Pakistan’s ‘Rigged Elections' At UN, Reaffirms J&K Is An Integral Part](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/india-exposes-pakistans-rigged-elections-at-un-reaffirms-jk-is-an-integral-part/): P P Chaudhary also highlighted India’s commitment to inclusive development and human rights, noting that India’s Constitution, inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- [Trade, Innovation Top Agenda During UK PM Keir Starmer’s First India Visit | Key Outcomes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trade-innovation-top-agenda-during-uk-pm-keir-starmers-first-india-visit-key-outcomes/): The UK leader landed was accompanied by a delegation of 125 of the UK’s most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs and educationists during his first India visit
- [Gaza War Over? Israel, Hamas Finalise Trump-brokered Deal, IDF Troops Ordered to “be Ready for…” |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/gaza-war-over-israel-hamas-finalise-trump-brokered-deal-idf-troops-ordered-to-be-ready-for-4k/): Israel and Hamas on Thursday (Oct. 9) agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.The agreement, which follows a 20-point peace plan for Gaza announced last month by US President Donald […]
- [Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/gaza-ceasefire-deal-brings-hope-after-years-of-death-and-devastation/): Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.
- [Khaman Maluach – From Refugee Camp to NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/khaman-maluach-from-refugee-camp-to-nba/): Samantha Johnson looks at Khaman Maluach’s journey from Refugee Camp to the NBA
- [UK’s First Hindu School Rated ‘Outstanding’ As Starmer Deepens Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/uks-first-hindu-school-rated-outstanding-as-starmer-deepens-ties-with-india/): Ofsted lauded Krishna Avanti School for its “purposeful and ambitious” approach to learning.
- [Families of Israeli captives welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/families-of-israeli-captives-welcome-gaza-ceasefire-agreement/): The families of Israeli captives held in Gaza are celebrating news of a ceasefire agreement.
- [Only Two Songwriters Won The Nobel Prize For Literature – One Is Indian, Guess Who](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/only-two-songwriters-won-the-nobel-prize-for-literature-one-is-indian-guess-who/): Nobel Prize For Literature: While one of them was awarded for his powerful songwriting, the other won for his poetic works.
- [Man Kills Four In Texas Shooting Spree, Bystander Shot Dead While Recording Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/man-kills-four-in-texas-shooting-spree-bystander-shot-dead-while-recording-incident/): A man killed four people, including a bystander filming, then himself, in shootings across Houston starting in Sugar Land near Highway 90, reports NBC News and Fox News.
- [Netanyahu and Trump Share Emotional Conversation Over Phone | Israel | Hamas | Gaza Peace Pact | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/netanyahu-and-trump-share-emotional-conversation-over-phone-israel-hamas-gaza-peace-pact-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engage in a deeply emotional phone conversation addressing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This powerful dialogue reveals behind-the-scenes efforts aimed at establishing a peace pact in the volatile Gaza region, bringing hope for a future of stability and security. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Post-War Plan: Trump Says Wealthy Neighbours Will Rebuild Gaza, But Who Will Step Up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/post-war-plan-trump-says-wealthy-neighbours-will-rebuild-gaza-but-who-will-step-up/): As Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of the Trump-led plan, the deeper challenge of who rules and rebuilds Gaza remains wide open
- [Taliban FM begins first visit by senior Afghan leader to India since 2021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/taliban-fm-begins-first-visit-by-senior-afghan-leader-to-india-since-2021/): Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip has been made possible after a UN committee temporarily lifted a travel ban on him.
- [Death from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/death-from-above-drones-take-aim-at-gangs-in-haiti/): The use of ‘kamikaze’ drones to target gang members in crowded Haitian slums being called ‘ineffective’.
- [‘Moment Of Profound Relief’: World Leaders Hail Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Call For Lasting Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/moment-of-profound-relief-world-leaders-hail-israel-hamas-ceasefire-call-for-lasting-peace/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Gaza ceasefire announcement as a reflection of “strong leadership.
- [Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/palestinians-in-war-ravaged-gaza-celebrate-ceasefire-news-joy-in-tel-aviv/): Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.
- [US Senate fails to curb Trump’s power to strike drug cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-senate-fails-to-curb-trumps-power-to-strike-drug-cartels/): Democrats say President Donald Trump does not have the power to use force without the approval of Congress.
- [“It feels different today.” People in Gaza wake to the news of a ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/it-feels-different-today-people-in-gaza-wake-to-the-news-of-a-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud spoke of renewed hope saying it was the first time in years he’s felt safe reporting.
- [Palestinians in Gaza celebrate news of ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/palestinians-in-gaza-celebrate-news-of-ceasefire-deal/): Emotional scenes unfolded as Palestinians in Gaza celebrated the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal announced by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/world-reacts-to-gaza-ceasefire-deal-announced-by-trump/): Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
- [‘Decisive Support’: Maria Corina Machado Dedicates Nobel Peace Prize To Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/decisive-support-maria-corina-machado-dedicates-nobel-peace-prize-to-donald-trump/): María Corina Machado said she “counts on Donald Trump” and other nations in the fight to restore democracy in Venezuela.
- [Decoding Afghan FM Muttaqi's Delhi Briefing: Warning To Pakistan, Message To West | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/decoding-afghan-fm-muttaqis-delhi-briefing-warning-to-pakistan-message-to-west-exclusive/): Muttaqi also took an aim at the US and NATO, suggesting foreign powers should recall what happened to Russia and America in Afghanistan
- [Did Pak Strike Afghanistan? Military Remains Ambiguous, Blames ‘Indian Proxies’ Instead | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/did-pak-strike-afghanistan-military-remains-ambiguous-blames-indian-proxies-instead-exclusive/): Pakistan DG ISPR neither confirmed nor denied role in Afghanistan airstrikes in 132-minute press conference. He, however, said Indian proxies were using Afghan soil for terrorism
- ["Violated Afghanistan's Airspace" Taliban Fumes Over Pak Bombing, India Cites "Shared Threat" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/violated-afghanistans-airspace-taliban-fumes-over-pak-bombing-india-cites-shared-threat-4k/): The Taliban government on Friday (Oct. 10) accused Pakistan of “violating Kabul’s sovereign territory”, a day after two explosions were heard in the capital.The Taliban have previously accused Islamabad of border strikes, but this is the first time it has alleged an incursion deep into its territory, describing it as an “unprecedented act”.”Pakistan violated Afghanistan’s […]
- [‘Without journalists, war crimes remain unwritten’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/without-journalists-war-crimes-remain-unwritten/): Journalists are experiencing a ‘total genocide’ in Gaza, Al Jazeera’s conference is told.
- [Netanyahu faces right-wing threat to collapse his government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/netanyahu-faces-right-wing-threat-to-collapse-his-government/): Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has voted to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, despite threats from coalition partners.
- [Netanyahu will face “criticism” from two sides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/netanyahu-will-face-criticism-from-two-sides/): Former Israeli minister Yossi Beilin says Netanyahu faces backlash in Israel from both right and left over Gaza.
- [Syrian FM in Beirut on first high-profile visit since al-Assad era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/syrian-fm-in-beirut-on-first-high-profile-visit-since-al-assad-era/): Landmark visit sees nations seeking solutions to border issues, status of Syrian prisoners and fate of Syrian refugees.
- [How Israel denies the right to play for Palestinian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/how-israel-denies-the-right-to-play-for-palestinian-children/): We look at Palestinian children’s right to play in war-ravaged Gaza and in the occupied West Bank.
- [When the bombs in Gaza stop, the true pain starts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/when-the-bombs-in-gaza-stop-the-true-pain-starts/): When the guns fall quiet, Gaza is left with the ache of survival and the wounds that peace can’t heal.
- [Tens of thousands of Palestinians walk to Gaza City as Israel withdraws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/tens-of-thousands-of-palestinians-walk-to-gaza-city-as-israel-withdraws/): Tens of thousands of Palestinians are walking back to Gaza City as the Israeli military begins its withdrawal.
- [Norway FA president welcomes Gaza deal before vital Israel World Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/norway-fa-president-welcomes-gaza-deal-before-vital-israel-world-cup-tie/): Norway’s FA had said profits from ticket sales from the Israel game would be sent to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza.
- [China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/china-tightens-export-controls-on-rare-earth-metals-why-this-matters/): Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.
- [India to reopen embassy in Kabul after 4-year hiatus amid new Taliban ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/india-to-reopen-embassy-in-kabul-after-4-year-hiatus-amid-new-taliban-ties/): India reopens embassy in Kabul, marking its first diplomatic engagement with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover.
- [North Korea marks ruling party’s 80th anniversary with huge ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/north-korea-marks-ruling-partys-80th-anniversary-with-huge-ceremony/): North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un vowed to turn the country into a ‘socialist paradise’ during a huge ceremony.
- [In Big Escalation, Pakistan Defence Minister Declares Afghanistan 'No. 1 Enemy', 'Traitors' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/in-big-escalation-pakistan-defence-minister-declares-afghanistan-no-1-enemy-traitors-exclusive/): Khawaja Asif used a scathing address to the National Assembly to justify the ongoing mass deportation of Afghan nationals
- ['Oh My God… I Have No Words': Maria Corina Machado Reacts To Nobel Peace Prize Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/oh-my-god-i-have-no-words-maria-corina-machado-reacts-to-nobel-peace-prize-win/): Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. She said, “I am very grateful on behalf of the Venezuelan people.”
- [Donald Trump To Visit Israel Ahead Of Hostage Release Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/donald-trump-to-visit-israel-ahead-of-hostage-release-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Donald Trump will visit Israel to address the Knesset, meet Benjamin Netanyahu and support the Gaza ceasefire.
- [Russia Goes Ballistic, Fires "450 Drones, 30 Missiles", Plunging Kyiv Into Darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/russia-goes-ballistic-fires-450-drones-30-missiles-plunging-kyiv-into-darkness/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Stop Playing Games With Afghanistan Or...’: Taliban FM Muttaqi’s Warning To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/stop-playing-games-with-afghanistan-or-taliban-fm-muttaqis-warning-to-pakistan/): Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi warned Pakistan to stop provoking Afghanistan.
- ['Afghanistan Cleared Of Anti-India Terror Groups', Says Taliban FM Muttaqi In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/afghanistan-cleared-of-anti-india-terror-groups-says-taliban-fm-muttaqi-in-delhi/): Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi assures India of no anti-India terror groups in Afghanistan after talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi.
- [Pakistan’s Frankenstein Monster Turns On It: TLP’s Violent Dare To Military Authority | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/pakistans-frankenstein-monster-turns-on-it-tlps-violent-dare-to-military-authority-exclusive-details/): TLP’s newfound anti-establishment narrative presents a new tactical threat for the Pakistan army on its eastern border
- [Gaza Peace Deal Rekindles Hope For Lone Hindu Hostage Bipin Joshi’s Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/gaza-peace-deal-rekindles-hope-for-lone-hindu-hostage-bipin-joshis-family/): The 30-second clip, believed to have been recorded weeks after his capture, shows Bipin Joshi identifying himself on camera.
- [Indonesia Denies Visas To Israeli Gymnasts, Blocking Participation In World Championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/indonesia-denies-visas-to-israeli-gymnasts-blocking-participation-in-world-championship/): The Israeli delegation had been expected to participate in the October 19–25 event in Indonesia.
- [White House Criticises Nobel Committee After Donald Trump Overlooked For Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/white-house-criticises-nobel-committee-after-donald-trump-overlooked-for-peace-prize/): The White House criticises the Nobel Committee for overlooking Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Peru swears in new president after Dina Boluarte’s impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/peru-swears-in-new-president-after-dina-boluartes-impeachment/): Congress chief Jose Jeri was sworn in as Peru’s new president after Congress unanimously voted to remove Dina Boluarte.
- [Displaced Palestinians begin pained journey home as Gaza truce takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/displaced-palestinians-begin-pained-journey-home-as-gaza-truce-takes-hold/): Israeli forces begin pulling out of key Gaza areas as ceasefire agreement starts after intensive US-led diplomatic push.
- [Getting a Gaza ceasefire was “the easy part”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/getting-a-gaza-ceasefire-was-the-easy-part/): “Any misperceptions, missed deadlines or misinterpretations can scupper this whole [ceasefire].”
- [‘Pakistan’s War Mongering Threatens Regional Stability’: Exclusive On Army Action & Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/pakistans-war-mongering-threatens-regional-stability-exclusive-on-army-action-terrorism/): Pakistan: The IMF has demanded an audit of military spendings of $2-2.5 billion dollars after Operation Sindoor
- [At Least 11 Pak Soldiers Killed In Attack By Pakistani Taliban In Khyber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/at-least-11-pak-soldiers-killed-in-attack-by-pakistani-taliban-in-khyber/): The terror groups affiliated with the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan have claimed the attack
- [Ceasefire Takes Effect In Gaza As Israel Begins Troop Withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/ceasefire-takes-effect-in-gaza-as-israel-begins-troop-withdrawal/): The agreement took effect at 12:00 PM local time, according to a statement shared by the Israel Defense Forces
- [Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/venezuelas-opposition-leader-machado-wins-nobel-peace-prize-2025/): The Nobel Committee announced Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
- [Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/explosions-hit-kabul-as-taliban-make-diplomatic-push-to-india/): Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.
- [Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/takaichis-bid-as-japans-1st-female-pm-in-doubt-as-ruling-coalition-splits/): LDP leader calls coalition collapse ‘extremely regrettable’, party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
- [Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-wins-nobel-peace-prize/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Kremlin Says Russia Would Back Trump’s Bid For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/kremlin-says-russia-would-back-trumps-bid-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Kyiv would nominate Trump for the prize, which he has long sought, if he successfully secures a ceasefire.
- [H-1B Visa News: Rs 88 Lakh Fee, Wage-Based Selection May Hit Indian IT Professionals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/h-1b-visa-news-rs-88-lakh-fee-wage-based-selection-may-hit-indian-it-professionals/): Experts warn that the new rules could make it more challenging for students and professionals, particularly those with limited experience, to secure a foothold in the US job market
- [Why Trump Lost Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Despite ‘Ended 8 Wars’ Claims: Can He Win Later?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/why-trump-lost-nobel-peace-prize-2025-despite-ended-8-wars-claims-can-he-win-later/): Nobel Peace Prize 2025: While US President Donald Trump said he deserved the award, 5 factors went against him. Which were the 8 wars? Who supported him? Is there a chance later?
- [Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Awarded To Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/nobel-peace-prize-2025-awarded-to-venezuelas-maria-corina-machado/): Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Awarded To Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado
- [200 US Troops to ‘Oversee’ Truce? Trump Hints at ‘Disarming’ Hamas, IDF Soldier Killed by Sniper |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/200-us-troops-to-oversee-truce-trump-hints-at-disarming-hamas-idf-soldier-killed-by-sniper-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday (Oct. 10) that the government had “approved the framework” of a hostage release deal with Hamas, as both sides edged closer to ending more than two years of hostilities in Gaza.Israel previously said “all parties” had signed the first phase of a ceasefire agreement, adding that […]
- [India And China To Resume Direct Flights By Late October, Officials Confirm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/india-and-china-to-resume-direct-flights-by-late-october-officials-confirm/): China and India will restart direct flights before October, reflecting agreements between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi to boost ties, ease visas, and promote regional peace.
- [Who Is Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado And Why Did She Win The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/who-is-venezuelas-maria-corina-machado-and-why-did-she-win-the-2025-nobel-peace-prize/): María Corina Machado has been a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro. She has long been at the forefront of Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement
- ['Will Go All Out To Strengthen Ties With India': Taliban Spokesperson To News18 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/will-go-all-out-to-strengthen-ties-with-india-taliban-spokesperson-to-news18-exclusive/): Suhail Shaheen underlined that India and Afghanistan are “regional partners with shared interests” in security, trade, and connectivity.
- [Attacks on Gaza continue after Israel agrees ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/attacks-on-gaza-continue-after-israel-agrees-ceasefire/): Explosions and smoke were seen in Gaza on Friday, with attacks taking place after Israel’s gov’t approved the ceasefire.
- [Boy pulled from the rubble of his home after Israeli airstrike in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/boy-pulled-from-the-rubble-of-his-home-after-israeli-airstrike-in-gaza/): Video shows rescuers pulling a boy from the rubble of his home in Gaza City.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/us-judge-blocks-trumps-deployment-of-national-guard-in-state-of-illinois/): Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would ‘add fuel to the fire’.
- [Video shows Israeli tanks reportedly pulling back from Gaza front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/video-shows-israeli-tanks-reportedly-pulling-back-from-gaza-front-line/): Israeli tanks and heavy combat vehicles were filmed in Gaza on Friday, reportedly withdrawing from parts of the enclave.
- [How will the EU’s new entry-exit border system work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/how-will-the-eus-new-entry-exit-border-system-work/): From October 12, the EU will roll out a new entry system for foreigners who need short-stay Schengen visas.
- [Massive 7.4 earthquake off Philippines: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/massive-7-4-earthquake-off-philippines-what-we-know-so-far/): At least two dead but a tsumani alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.
- [Taiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/taiwan-leader-promises-robust-air-defence-system-amid-rising-china-tensions/): Lai pledges accelerated building of T-Dome system to enhance safety against frequent Chinese military manoeuvres.
- [Gaza City residents set to return as Israel bombs before ceasefire starts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/gaza-city-residents-set-to-return-as-israel-bombs-before-ceasefire-starts/): Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swooped on east of Gaza City.
- [US Envoy To India Sergio Gor Visiting India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/us-envoy-to-india-sergio-gor-visiting-india/): Gor and Rigas are set to meet with Indian government counterparts to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues.
- [‘India Backs Afghanistan’s Territorial Integrity’: Jaishankar To Afghan FM At Bilateral Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/india-backs-afghanistans-territorial-integrity-jaishankar-to-afghan-fm-at-bilateral-meet/): Jaishankarf also expressed appreciation for Afghanistan’s sensitivity toward India’s security concerns and its solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Trump Administration Plans New Curbs On H-1B Visa Use, Eligibility After $100,000 Fee Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-administration-plans-new-curbs-on-h-1b-visa-use-eligibility-after-100000-fee-hike/): The Trump administration plans stricter H-1B visa rules, possibly affecting exemptions for universities and nonprofits, impacting thousands of professionals and students in the US.
- [India Restores Diplomatic Ties With Afghanistan, Upgrades Its Mission In Kabul To Full Embassy Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/india-restores-diplomatic-ties-with-afghanistan-upgrades-its-mission-in-kabul-to-full-embassy-status/): India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy, S Jaishankar told Amir Khan Muttaqi, highlighting historical ties and support for Afghanistan during crises.
- [Afghanistan Sees New Delhi As 'Close Friend', Invites Indian Firms For Mining Ops: Taliban FM Muttaqi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/afghanistan-sees-new-delhi-as-close-friend-invites-indian-firms-for-mining-ops-taliban-fm-muttaqi/): Amir Khan Muttaqi praised India as a close friend for its earthquake aid, invited Indian companies to Afghanistan’s mining sector.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,324](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1324/): Here are the key events from day 1,324 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks Trump and US team for ceasefire role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/israeli-pm-netanyahu-thanks-trump-and-us-team-for-ceasefire-role/): Israel’s government has approved “phase one” of the agreement, which will see captives exchanged and Israel withdraw.
- [‘Day of ballots and bullets’: Anglophone fears ahead of Cameroon’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/day-of-ballots-and-bullets-anglophone-fears-ahead-of-cameroons-election/): Cameroon elects a new president Sunday. But in North West and South West, many are torn between civic duty and safety.
- [“Irreconcilable positions” jeopardise Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/irreconcilable-positions-jeopardise-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Sami Al-Arian on the Gaza ceasefire deal and the key conditions required for it to hold.
- [‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/socialist-paradise-north-koreas-kim-marks-80th-year-of-governing-party/): Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.
- [Police fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/police-fire-tear-gas-as-violence-erupts-in-madagascar-protests/): Security forces fire rubber bullets at protesters in Madagascar in eruption of violence causing civil society alarm.
- [Why was New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/why-was-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-indicted/): The indictment accuses James on two felony counts: bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
- [Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/perus-congress-votes-to-remove-president-boluarte-as-crime-grips-nation/): Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.
- [Children’s drawings in Gaza reveal extent of trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/childrens-drawings-in-gaza-reveal-extent-of-trauma/): Drawings from Palestinian children in Gaza reveal the trauma of Israel’s war.
- [Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live: Trump shadow hovers as winner to be announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/nobel-peace-prize-2025-live-trump-shadow-hovers-as-winner-to-be-announced/): The prestigious award will be announced at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo at 09:00 GMT.
- [Youth-led protests in Morocco push for reforms ahead of king’s speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/youth-led-protests-in-morocco-push-for-reforms-ahead-of-kings-speech/): Youth want King Mohammed to take lead in tackling corruption after near-nightly protests that have seen three killed.
- [China Intel Issues Security Advisory For Its Nationals In Pakistan Amid Terror Threats | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/china-intel-issues-security-advisory-for-its-nationals-in-pakistan-amid-terror-threats-exclusive/): Sources say the advisory has triggered alarm in Pakistan’s security establishment, as it reflects Beijing’s apparent distrust in Islamabad’s ability to safeguard Chinese nationals.
- ['Children Who Are Circumcised Early...': Trump Team Floats New Theory About Autism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/children-who-are-circumcised-early-trump-team-floats-new-theory-about-autism/): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked circumcision and Tylenol to autism, but experts and studies found no credible evidence, dismissing his claims as “pseudoscience.”
- [‘Complete End To Gaza War’: Document Detailing Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Hostage Release Surfaces Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/complete-end-to-gaza-war-document-detailing-israel-hamas-ceasefire-hostage-release-surfaces-online/): The document also mentioned that Hamas must also hand over all information regarding the deceased within 72 hours
- [Trump Claims End Of War Near, Hostages To Be Freed Early Next Week | Gaza Peace Deal | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-claims-end-of-war-near-hostages-to-be-freed-early-next-week-gaza-peace-deal-israel-4k/): U.S. President Donald Trump has made a major announcement regarding the ongoing Gaza conflict, claiming that a ceasefire could begin within 24 hours and that hostages held in the region may be released as early as Monday or Tuesday. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump’s “Final Blow”? DOJ Indicts Letitia James in Controversial Case | US BREAKING News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trumps-final-blow-doj-indicts-letitia-james-in-controversial-case-us-breaking-news-4k/): In a shocking turn of events, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, sparking nationwide controversy. The indictment, reportedly linked to mortgage and bank fraud allegations, follows years of legal battles between James and President Donald Trump. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Enough Is Enough’: Khawaja Asif Said Pakistan 'Fed Up Of Terrorism' Before Kabul Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/enough-is-enough-khawaja-asif-said-pakistan-fed-up-of-terrorism-before-kabul-airstrikes/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also said that Pakistani forces cannot guarantee that collateral damage won’t happen if they retaliate against militants.
- [Debris Seen Flying, Lights Go Out: Videos Capture Moment Earthquake Struck Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/debris-seen-flying-lights-go-out-videos-capture-moment-earthquake-struck-philippines/): The quake struck about 20 kilometres from Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am (0143 GMT), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
- [Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment In Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-in-chicago/): A federal judge halts President Donald Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago, citing concerns over unrest.
- [Washington Denies Reports Of New Missile Deliveries To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/washington-denies-reports-of-new-missile-deliveries-to-pakistan/): Washington denies reports of new missile deliveries to Pakistan, clarifying no recent transfers have taken place between the two countries.
- ['I'm In Great Shape': Trump To Visit Walter Reed For Health Check-Up, Second Since April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/im-in-great-shape-trump-to-visit-walter-reed-for-health-check-up-second-since-april/): Trump will visit Walter Reed for a semi-annual physical. He says he feels good physically and mentally ahead of his visit.
- [Complete list of Nobel Peace Prize winners (1901–2024)](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/complete-list-of-nobel-peace-prize-winners-1901-2024/): The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times to 142 laureates in its 124 year history.
- [Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/belgian-police-arrest-three-for-plotting-drone-attack-on-prime-minister/): Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s Antwerp residence.
- [Mobile Internet Suspended In Pakistan’s Islamabad, Rawalpindi Day After Afghanistan Air Raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/mobile-internet-suspended-in-pakistans-islamabad-rawalpindi-day-after-afghanistan-air-raids/): Pakistani authorities clamped down on mobile internet services in the capital day after its air forces struck Afghanistan in a bid to eliminate militants inimical to Pakistan.
- [Who are the five Nobel Peace Prize judges deciding whether Trump gets it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/who-are-the-five-nobel-peace-prize-judges-deciding-whether-trump-gets-it/): Donald Trump insists he wins the prize, which will be announced on Friday. These five people decide who gets it.
- [Strong magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/strong-magnitude-7-6-earthquake-strikes-off-southern-philippines/): Earthquake struck in waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental in the country’s Mindanao region.
- [Trump Claims He Stopped 8 Wars But Obama Won Nobel For Nothing: ‘Whatever They Do Is Fine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-claims-he-stopped-8-wars-but-obama-won-nobel-for-nothing-whatever-they-do-is-fine/): Calling Obama ‘a bad president’, Trump said his predecessor destroyed the US.
- ['Politically Driven’: New York AG Letitia James Indicted Weeks After Legal Clash With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/politically-driven-new-york-ag-letitia-james-indicted-weeks-after-legal-clash-with-trump/): James’ attorney, Abbe Lowell, said she “flatly and forcefully denies these charges,” describing the case as “driven by the president’s desire for revenge.”
- [Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Philippines' Mindanao, Tsunami Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/magnitude-7-4-earthquake-strikes-philippines-mindanao-tsunami-warning-issued/): Post Content
- [‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/we-dont-want-to-disappear-tuvalu-fights-for-climate-action-and-survival/): Pacific island nation explores new ways to survive climate change but needs help to build protective sea walls now.
- [Multiple Explosions In Central Kyiv; Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Targeting Energy Infra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/multiple-explosions-in-central-kyiv-ukraine-accuses-russia-of-targeting-energy-infra/): Explosions and drones hit central Kyiv as Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine said.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate As 'Cross-Border Airstrike' Targets TTP Chief In Kabul | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/pakistan-afghanistan-tensions-escalate-as-cross-border-airstrike-targets-ttp-chief-in-kabul-exclusive-details/): News18 accessed a voice message from Noor Wali Mehsud confirming he is safe and in Pakistan, though his son was killed in the attack
- [How Pakistan Insulted Afghanistan, Vowed 'Big Action' Just 48 Hours Ahead Of Kabul Blast | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/how-pakistan-insulted-afghanistan-vowed-big-action-just-48-hours-ahead-of-kabul-blast-exclusive-details/): Pakistan views Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s ‘warm reception’ in New Delhi as a major loss of ‘strategic control’ over the Taliban
- [Ecuador’s Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/ecuadors-noboa-faces-escalating-protests-over-rise-in-diesel-costs/): The country’s largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa’s decision to cut a fuel subsidy.
- [LIVE: Hamas gets guarantees of end to Gaza war, Israel approves ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/live-hamas-gets-guarantees-of-end-to-gaza-war-israel-approves-ceasefire/): Israel’s government has approved the plan for the ‘release of all captives’ fighting in Gaza to stop within 24 hours.
- [‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/should-throw-them-out-of-nato-trump-blasts-spain-over-defence-spending/): The US president has harboured a months-long feud with Spain after it rejected his call to increase NATO defence funds.
- [Israeli Government Approves Hamas' Deal On Ceasefire Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/israeli-government-approves-hamas-deal-on-ceasefire-resolution/): Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas for hostage release in Gaza; Netanyahu praised by US delegates. US to send 200 troops to monitor, joining Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, UAE.
- [All Hostages Will Be Freed From Gaza Within 72 Hours After Withdrawal By Israel: Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/all-hostages-will-be-freed-from-gaza-within-72-hours-after-withdrawal-by-israel-agreement/): As per the agreement, Israel, Hamas, and mediators in Egypt agree to end Gaza war, withdraw IDF, release all Israeli hostages within 72 hours, and exchange prisoners.
- [Trump pressure key for Gaza deal to be more than ‘another one-phase’ truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/trump-pressure-key-for-gaza-deal-to-be-more-than-another-one-phase-truce/): Analysts stress Trump pressure essential to prevent Netanyahu from disrupting the Gaza ceasefire for political survival.
- [NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charges: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/ny-attorney-general-letitia-james-indicted-on-fraud-charges-reports/): James had been a target of US President Trump since successfully suing him for overstating his wealth to dupe lenders.
- [What impact has the genocide in Gaza had on US-Israeli relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/what-impact-has-the-genocide-in-gaza-had-on-us-israeli-relations/): US President Donald Trump pressed Israel’s prime minister to agree to a ceasefire deal.
- [US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/us-buys-argentinian-pesos-finalises-20bn-currency-swap-says-us-treasury/): Argentina’s right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.
- [Palestinians in Gaza’s south relearn sound of peace after truce deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/palestinians-in-gazas-south-relearn-sound-of-peace-after-truce-deal/): The first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement has dramatically reduced Israeli attacks in southern Gaza.
- [For First Time, Putin Says Russian Air Defence Responsible For Azerbaijan December Jet Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/09/for-first-time-putin-says-russian-air-defence-responsible-for-azerbaijan-december-jet-crash/): Vladimir Putin admitted Russian air defenses shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines jet near Grozny in December 2024, killing 38. He vowed punishment and compensation to Ilham Aliyev
- [Global Warning: Our future in a warmer world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/global-warning-our-future-in-a-warmer-world/): A three-part series on the realities of climate change – but with innovative solutions to safeguard our future.
- [RSF drone strike kills dozens in Sudan’s war-ravaged el-Fasher: Activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/rsf-drone-strike-kills-dozens-in-sudans-war-ravaged-el-fasher-activists/): Activists say nearly 60 killed as RSF attacks displacement shelter and university grounds in besieged area in Darfur.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least one, injure several people in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-one-injure-several-people-in-south-lebanon/): Huge explosions were seen as Israeli air attacks hit a town in south Lebanon.
- [Why Gaza still looks to the sea for true peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/why-gaza-still-looks-to-the-sea-for-true-peace/): There may be a ceasefire on the ground, but the siege has not ended. We still need the freedom flotillas.
- [North Korea shows off new intercontinental ballistic missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/north-korea-shows-off-new-intercontinental-ballistic-missile/): North Korea showcased its newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20, during a military parade.
- [Bari Weiss and the Israel narrative in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/bari-weiss-and-the-israel-narrative-in-the-us/): A relentless push to control how Israel is seen in US media – led by the billionaire Ellison family.
- [UK, US, NATO flew 12-hour patrol on Russian border amid Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/uk-us-nato-flew-12-hour-patrol-on-russian-border-amid-ukraine-war/): Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.
- [Failed Airstrike On TTP Chief Deepens Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift: Decoding Inside Details | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/failed-airstrike-on-ttp-chief-deepens-pakistan-afghanistan-rift-decoding-inside-details-exclusive/): Kabul is positioning itself closer to India, while also gaining diplomatic ground with Iran and Russia—countries that have expressed concerns about Islamabad’s military strategy
- [TTP Vows Revenge After Pakistan Strikes, Attacks Rock Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Border Regions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/ttp-vows-revenge-after-pakistan-strikes-attacks-rock-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-border-regions-exclusive/): Top TTP commanders have publicly vowed to intensify their military campaign against Pakistani forces, promising swift & severe retaliation for losses suffered in recent airstrikes
- [Will France’s Political Meltdown Ignite A Eurozone Debt Crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/will-frances-political-meltdown-ignite-a-eurozone-debt-crisis/): France’s political turmoil and rising debt have shaken markets, weakening the euro and fuelling fears of a wider eurozone instability
- [Intensive Israeli air strikes kill one, injure seven in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/intensive-israeli-air-strikes-kill-one-injure-seven-in-southern-lebanon/): Lebanese president condemns Israeli attack on Msayleh as a ‘blatant aggression’ against civilian infrastructure.
- [France lose Mbappe for Iceland after injury in Azerbaijan World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/france-lose-mbappe-for-iceland-after-injury-in-azerbaijan-world-cup-win/): France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 on Friday to edge closer to qualifying for FIFA 2026 World Cup, but Kylian Mbappe injured.
- [Taliban FM Muttaqi Visits Darul Uloom Deoband, Vows Stronger Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/taliban-fm-muttaqi-visits-darul-uloom-deoband-vows-stronger-ties-with-india/): Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur, received a grand welcome, and expressed hopes for stronger India-Afghanistan ties and future diplomatic cooperation.
- [Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Win Triggers Criticism; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/maria-corina-machados-nobel-win-triggers-criticism-heres-why/): Right after she was announced the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, several online posts emerged on social media recalling Machado’s previous expressions of support for Israel.
- [Al Jazeera reporters follow Palestinians’ return to northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/al-jazeera-reporters-follow-palestinians-return-to-northern-gaza/): Al Jazeera reporters followed Palestinians making their way back to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal was announced.
- [John Bolton, Former US NSA And Trump Critic, May Face Federal Charges Soon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/john-bolton-former-us-nsa-and-trump-critic-may-face-federal-charges-soon-report/): John Bolton may soon face federal charges over alleged mishandling of classified materials, following FBI searches and possible Espionage Act violations.
- [Video: Extreme rainfall in Mexico kills several, dozens missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/video-extreme-rainfall-in-mexico-kills-several-dozens-missing/): Heavy rainfall in Mexico has killed more than twenty people and left dozens missing, say authorities.
- [Seychelles votes in closely contested presidential run-off election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/seychelles-votes-in-closely-contested-presidential-run-off-election/): African island nation decides its future as Wavel Ramkalawan seeks a second term against Patrick Herminie.
- [First US flight with third-country deportees arrives in Guatemala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/first-us-flight-with-third-country-deportees-arrives-in-guatemala/): The flight brought three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalan nationals, according to Guatemala’s IGM migration agency.
- [Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor In Delhi, Discusses India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/jaishankar-meets-us-ambassador-designate-sergio-gor-in-delhi-discusses-india-us-ties/): S Jaishankar met US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi to discuss India-US ties amid tariff tensions.
- [Tens of thousands return to shattered Gaza homes after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/tens-of-thousands-return-to-shattered-gaza-homes-after-ceasefire/): A tide of humanity heads back to Gaza City, carrying belongings through damaged highways and ruins left by Israel.
- [Indian Embassy Hosts US Ambassador Sergio Gor For Diwali Celebrations In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/indian-embassy-hosts-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-for-diwali-celebrations-in-washington/): Indian Embassy on Friday hosted Sergio Gor for Diwali at India House, Washington D.C., highlighting India-US ties. Gor arrived at MEA on Saturday.
- [2 Terrorists Killed, 3 Cops Injured As TTP Militants Attacks Pakistan Police Training Centre Near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/2-terrorists-killed-3-cops-injured-as-ttp-militants-attacks-pakistan-police-training-centre-near-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Post Content
- [Palestinians search Gaza rubble for loved ones in ceasefire, return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/palestinians-search-gaza-rubble-for-loved-ones-in-ceasefire-return-home/): Displaced Palestinians return to the ruins of homes, driven by loss, defiance and the will to rebuild.
- [‘I felt silenced’: Meesha Shafi and Pakistan’s backlash against #MeToo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/i-felt-silenced-meesha-shafi-and-pakistans-backlash-against-metoo/): When the singer became the face of the movement in Pakistan, the public reaction was instant and ferocious.
- [Did a South Korean study really claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/did-a-south-korean-study-really-claim-that-covid-19-vaccines-cause-cancer/): No it did not, but social media ‘influencers’ misused its results to spread misinformation far and wide.
- [Cameroon presidential election: As Paul Biya set to win, what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/cameroon-presidential-election-as-paul-biya-set-to-win-whats-at-stake/): Biya, who has ruled for 43 years, is seeking an eighth term despite calls for him to step down.
- [China offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/china-offers-cash-bounties-for-information-on-taiwanese-military-officers/): Beijing accuses 18 personnel of spreading ‘separatist’ propaganda after Taiwan leader promises air defence boost.
- [Palestinians defined by “unwillingness to submit”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/palestinians-defined-by-unwillingness-to-submit/): Writer Ahmad Ibsais explains how Sumud, or steadfastness, captures Palestinian life and defiance to colonial powers.
- [MVP A’ja Wilson scores 31 as Aces beat Mercury for third WNBA title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/mvp-aja-wilson-scores-31-as-aces-beat-mercury-for-third-wnba-title/): Wilson becomes the first player to win the regular MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP in the same season.
- [Israel Bombs South Lebanon, Claims It Dismantled Hezbollah From Rebuilding Terror Infra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/israel-bombs-south-lebanon-claims-it-dismantled-hezbollah-from-rebuilding-terror-infra/): IDF destroyed a Hezbollah weapons site in Ayta ash-Shab, killing operatives Mahmoud Ali Issa and Hasan Ali Jamil Atwi amid ongoing tensions.
- [Melania Says Her Letter To Putin Secured Release Of Ukrainian Children Displaced By Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/melania-says-her-letter-to-putin-secured-release-of-ukrainian-children-displaced-by-russia/): Melania secured the release of seven Ukrainian children taken by Russia, using a back channel with Putin after the Alaska summit, marking rare diplomatic progress in the conflict.
- [At least 28 killed in heavy flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/at-least-28-killed-in-heavy-flooding-caused-by-tropical-storms-in-mexico/): The storms have caused devastation nationwide as rains are expected to continue through Sunday.
- [Six million people in Haiti face acute hunger as gang violence spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/six-million-people-in-haiti-face-acute-hunger-as-gang-violence-spreads/): Half of the population projected to experience critical food shortages by mid-2026 as armed groups block aid.
- [What children in Gaza are saying about the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/what-children-in-gaza-are-saying-about-the-ceasefire/): After two years of devastating war, Gaza’s children speak of fear, loss and relief as the ceasefire takes hold.
- [‘Unintentional’: Taliban On 'Men-Only' Press Meet, Says Muttaqi Hosts Female Journos Regularly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/unintentional-taliban-on-men-only-press-meet-says-muttaqi-hosts-female-journos-regularly/): A Taliban spokesperson said they did not intentionally exclude women from the press conference in New Delhi when Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi met reporters.
- [Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir Honoured With 'Oscars of the AV World' MONDO-DR 2025 Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/abu-dhabis-baps-hindu-mandir-honoured-with-oscars-of-the-av-world-mondo-dr-2025-award/): The Mandir’s immersive show ‘The Fairy Tale’, recognised in the ‘House of Worship’ category, was celebrated for its exceptional creativity, integration, and spiritual depth
- [Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea’s ‘strongest nuclear weapon’ at parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/kim-jong-un-unveils-north-koreas-strongest-nuclear-weapon-at-parade/): Kim Jong Un highlights nation’s military power with the debut of its strongest nuclear missile at a grand parade.
- [North Korea unveils ‘most powerful’ missile at 80th anniversary parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/north-korea-unveils-most-powerful-missile-at-80th-anniversary-parade/): The Hwasong-20 ICBM was revealed on the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party.
- [Canada Foreign Minister Anita Anand To Visit India With Trade, Jobs And Indo-Pacific On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/canada-foreign-minister-anita-anand-to-visit-india-with-trade-jobs-and-indo-pacific-on-agenda/): The Canadian Foreign Minister will meet Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar.
- [Riots In Lahore: Punjab Police Kills 11 TLP Workers, Alleges TLP Chief Saad Rizvi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/riots-in-lahore-punjab-police-kills-11-tlp-workers-alleges-tlp-chief-saad-rizvi/): Post Content
- ['Bad Joke, Democratic Disgrace': Macron's Move to Reappoint Lecornu As PM Sparks Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/bad-joke-democratic-disgrace-macrons-move-to-reappoint-lecornu-as-pm-sparks-backlash/): Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as Prime Minister amid severe political crisis, sparking backlash from Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen, Stephane Trousssel, and Marine Tondelier.
- ['India May Be Trying To Take Revenge Through Afghanistan': Pakistan Blames Neighbours For Terror Surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/india-may-be-trying-to-take-revenge-through-afghanistan-pakistan-blames-neighbours-for-terror-surge/): Defence minister Khawaja Asif warned that if India tries to “erase the humiliation of its past defeat” via Kabul, both India and Afghanistan would have to “bear the consequences”
- [Donald Trump’s Doctor Says He’s In ‘Excellent Health’: ‘Cardiac Age 14 Years Younger Than...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/donald-trumps-doctor-says-hes-in-excellent-health-cardiac-age-14-years-younger-than/): Sean Barbabella, a US Navy captain and physician to the US President, said Donald Trump’s “cardiac age” is 14 years younger than his “chronological age”.
- [Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/denmark-to-boost-arctic-defence-by-4-26bn-plans-to-buy-16-new-f-35s/): The investment is the latest in Denmark’s multibillion-dollar spending spree amid Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland.
- [Which artists are speaking up about Palestine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/which-artists-are-speaking-up-about-palestine/): From letters to pins to concerts to boycotts, artists risk roles and deals to back a Gaza ceasefire.
- [‘Never Denied I Was Half-Indian': Nikki Haley’s Son Nalin’s Post On Vivek Ramaswamy Sparks Troll Fest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/never-denied-i-was-half-indian-nikki-haleys-son-nalins-post-on-vivek-ramaswamy-sparks-troll-fest/): Vivek Ramaswamy has faced repeated questions regarding his faith from a section of American Christian nationalists who believe that their leaders should be Christian.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,325](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1325/): Here are the key events from day 1,325 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US President Trump says Israeli captives to be released from Gaza on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/us-president-trump-says-israeli-captives-to-be-released-from-gaza-on-monday/): The US president told reporters that the bodies of Israelis who died in captivity in Gaza are ‘being unearthed’.
- [Trump Speaks To Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado, Quips ‘Didn’t Tell Her To Give It To Me](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/trump-speaks-to-nobel-peace-prize-winner-machado-quips-didnt-tell-her-to-give-it-to-me/): Donald Trump indicated that his quest for Nobel Peace Prize is not over as he pointed out that this year’s prize was given for achievements made in the year 2024.
- [Trump reveals prescription drug deal with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/trump-reveals-prescription-drug-deal-with-pharmaceutical-giant-astrazeneca/): The US president told reporters he didn’t think the deal would have been possible without his 100-percent tariff threat.
- [LIVE: Palestinians return to destroyed Gaza homes as Israel ceases fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/live-palestinians-return-to-destroyed-gaza-homes-as-israel-ceases-fire/): US President Donald Trump says Israeli captives held in Gaza will be released on Monday.
- [Massive explosion at Tennessee munitions factory leaves 19 people missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/massive-explosion-at-tennessee-munitions-factory-leaves-19-people-missing/): Authorities in the southern US state have called the blast ‘devastating’, with many of the missing presumed dead.
- [Over 4,000 Federal Workers Laid Off Across 7 Departments On Friday: Trump-Led Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/over-4000-federal-workers-laid-off-across-7-departments-on-friday-trump-led-administration/): Over 4,000 federal workers were laid off across seven departments as the Trump administration responded to a California lawsuit challenging the government shutdown layoffs.
- [Palestine factions refuse foreign guardianship on Gaza as truce takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/palestine-factions-refuse-foreign-guardianship-on-gaza-as-truce-takes-hold/): Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians head back to ‘unrecognisable’ Gaza City on first day of ceasefire.
- [US To Impose Extra 100% Tariff On China From November 1, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/us-to-impose-extra-100-tariff-on-china-from-november-1-says-trump/): Trump announced 100% tariffs and export controls on China after Beijing imposed extra port fees and export controls, escalating US-China trade tensions ahead of the APEC summit.
- [Pentagon chief Hegseth announces Qatari Air Force facility at Idaho base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/pentagon-chief-hegseth-announces-qatari-air-force-facility-at-idaho-base/): US, Qatar sign letter of agreement to bring Qatari F-15 fighter jet contingent to US base, hail increased cooperation.
- [California’s landmark frontier AI law to bring transparency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/californias-landmark-frontier-ai-law-to-bring-transparency/): While experts applaud the new law, a first in the US, for bringing in transparency, it is ‘light touch regulation’.
- [Portugal vs Ireland: World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/portugal-vs-ireland-world-cup-qualifier-teams-start-lineups/): Portugal are in a commanding position in the UEFA qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, while Ireland are yet to win.
- [Families walk back to Gaza City minutes after ceasefire goes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/families-walk-back-to-gaza-city-minutes-after-ceasefire-goes-into-effect/): Families eager to return to what’s left of their homes are walking back to Gaza City as Israel begins its withdrawal.
- [Attacks by Israeli army, illegal settlers injure 36 in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/attacks-by-israeli-army-illegal-settlers-injure-36-in-occupied-west-bank/): Journalists among the dozens of Palestinians wounded amid escalation in Israeli violence during olive harvest season.
- [Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/who-is-nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-corina-machado/): Former Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who’s in hiding, is the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- [Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia’s worlds block on Israel team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/gymnastics-governing-body-reacts-to-indonesias-worlds-block-on-israel-team/): Indonesia has denied visas to Israelis for the upcoming world championships in most populous Muslim-majority nation.
- [8 Children Displaced By Russia-Ukraine War Reunited After Talks With Putin, Says Melania Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/8-children-displaced-by-russia-ukraine-war-reunited-after-talks-with-putin-says-melania-trump/): Melania Trump said Putin responded to her letter, leading to eight Ukrainian children reuniting with families amid the Russia-Ukraine war, confirmed by the US government and BBC
- [Days After Lecornu Quit As French PM, President Macron Reappoints Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/days-after-lecornu-quit-as-french-pm-president-macron-reappoints-him/): Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister after his brief resignation, tasking him to resolve France’s political crisis and deliver a budget amid fierce opposition
- [China Imposes Additional Port Fees In Response To US Threating More Tariffs On Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/china-imposes-additional-port-fees-in-response-to-us-threating-more-tariffs-on-beijing/): In response to US threatening more tariffs, Beijing imposes new port fees on US vessels and export controls on rare earths, escalating US China trade tensions.
- ["He Can Find Time To Play Golf But Not..." Jeffries Roasts Trump As Shutdown Enters Day 10 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/he-can-find-time-to-play-golf-but-not-jeffries-roasts-trump-as-shutdown-enters-day-10-4k/): House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries says President Trump will play golf but won’t negotiate to end government shutdown which has now dragged on for 10 days. “Donald Trump can find the time to play golf, but he can’t be bothered negotiating a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis that they’ve created […]
- [Gaza local authorities demand independent genocide probe as truce starts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/gaza-local-authorities-demand-independent-genocide-probe-as-truce-starts/): The Gaza Government Media Office calls for ‘comprehensive reconstruction’ after Israel levelled most of the territory.
- [Trump announces layoffs amid government shutdown, despite legal questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-announces-layoffs-amid-government-shutdown-despite-legal-questions/): Reduction-in-force notifications have gone out to employees in departments including the Treasury and Homeland Security.
- [France’s Macron re-appoints Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/frances-macron-re-appoints-sebastien-lecornu-as-prime-minister/): Four days after he resigned as prime minister, Lecornu is returning to the post.
- [UK, France, Germany say they hope to restart Iran nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/uk-france-germany-say-they-hope-to-restart-iran-nuclear-talks/): Joint statement comes more than a month after E3 countries triggered mechanism reinstating UN sanctions against Iran.
- [Explosions At Tennessee Military Facility Leaves Multiple Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/explosions-at-tennessee-military-facility-leaves-multiple-dead/): A deadly explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee killed several people, left some unaccounted for, and injured three
- [As Ceasefire Continues, Netanyahu Vows To Force Hamas To Disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/as-ceasefire-continues-netanyahu-vows-to-force-hamas-to-disarm/): Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas as thousands of Palestinians return home under a ceasefire deal involving hostage releases, Israeli troop withdrawal, and prisoner exchanges in Gaza.
- [Russian strikes in Ukraine leave 20 wounded, thousands more in darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/russian-strikes-in-ukraine-leave-20-wounded-thousands-more-in-darkness/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Moscow’s latest attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘cynical and calculated’.
- [Palestinians in Gaza wait for ceasefire’s promises to become a reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/palestinians-in-gaza-wait-for-ceasefires-promises-to-become-a-reality/): Ceasefire sparks cautious optimism in Gaza, but uncertainty lingers over promised reconstruction and aid distribution.
- [Melania Trump touts return of displaced children amid Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/melania-trump-touts-return-of-displaced-children-amid-russia-ukraine-war/): In a brief speech, the US first lady revealed she had an ‘open channel’ of communication with Russian President Putin.
- [What’s next for the Palestinian resistance movements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/whats-next-for-the-palestinian-resistance-movements/): Donald Trump’s 20-point plan bars any future Gaza role for Hamas or armed groups.
- [Blast rips through US military explosives factory in Tennessee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/blast-rips-through-us-military-explosives-factory-in-tennessee/): A massive blast at a military explosives factory in the US state of Tennessee has left multiple people dead and missing.
- [Former British PM Tony Blair Not Welcome In Peace Deal, Says Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/former-british-pm-tony-blair-not-welcome-in-peace-deal-says-hamas/): Hamas praised US President Trump for brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but rejected Tony Blair’s involvement in Gaza’s post-war administration due to past conflicts.
- [Kenyan Catholic Church Replaces Altar Wine. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/kenyan-catholic-church-replaces-altar-wine-heres-why/): The Kenyan Catholic Church launched a new Mass Wine, imported from South Africa and certified by KCCB, after the old wine became widely available in bars, restoring its sanctity.
- [Firings Of Federal Workers Underway, Says White House As Government Shutdown Begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/firings-of-federal-workers-underway-says-white-house-as-government-shutdown-begins/): White House announced federal worker layoffs amid a government shutdown, with unions suing the Trump administration over substantial RIF notices
- [Trump threatens to nix meeting with China’s Xi Jinping over trade tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-threatens-to-nix-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping-over-trade-tensions/): The US president’s announcement comes after China pledged to impose restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals.
- [Lebanon says it foiled Israeli network plotting bomb attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/lebanon-says-it-foiled-israeli-network-plotting-bomb-attacks/): Lebanese intelligence agency says it arrested people working for Israel who planned ‘terrorist attacks’ in the country.
- [Truck drivers anxiously await Gaza border opening to deliver aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/truck-drivers-anxiously-await-gaza-border-opening-to-deliver-aid/): Desperately needed aid is in position on the Egypt-Gaza border, ready to be delivered to millions of Palestinians.
- [Elon, me and 20 million views: A conversation with Grok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/elon-me-and-20-million-views-a-conversation-with-grok/): Musk’s post about my Al Jazeera column on whiteness drew millions of views—and an unlikely conversation with his AI.
- [From Strategic Depth To Strategic Debacle: Pakistan’s Afghan Gamble Unravels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/from-strategic-depth-to-strategic-debacle-pakistans-afghan-gamble-unravels/): Meanwhile, India’s engagement with Afghanistan stood in stark contrast, guided by a principle of mutual respect and genuine concern for the Afghan people
- [Around four million people displaced across Africa’s Sahel, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/around-four-million-people-displaced-across-africas-sahel-un-warns/): Women and children represent 80 percent of those forcibly displaced in countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
- [Explosions Heard Near Police Training Centre In Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/explosions-heard-near-police-training-centre-in-pakistans-dera-ismail-khan/): Local residents reported hearing several loud blasts followed by sustained firing from the vicinity of the compound.
- [Snubbed by Nobel, Trump to head to Middle East to celebrate Gaza ‘peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/snubbed-by-nobel-trump-to-head-to-middle-east-to-celebrate-gaza-peace/): White House decries Nobel Committee’s decision not to hand Peace Prize to Donald Trump after Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [Qatari defence minister meets with US counterpart at Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/qatari-defence-minister-meets-with-us-counterpart-at-pentagon/): Qatari Defence Minister met with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
- [Russia’s Putin says ‘no big deal’ if US won’t extend nuclear warhead limits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/russias-putin-says-no-big-deal-if-us-wont-extend-nuclear-warhead-limits/): Russian president reveals development of new strategic weapons amid stalled nuclear treaty talks with United States.
- [Trump Says He May Impose New Tariffs On 'Hostile' China: 'No Reason To Meet Xi Jinping'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/trump-says-he-may-impose-new-tariffs-on-hostile-china-no-reason-to-meet-xi-jinping/): Donald Trump condemned China’s export controls on rare earths as hostile and warned of massive tariff hikes.
- [Anti-ICE protesters, police scuffle at Chicago facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/anti-ice-protesters-police-scuffle-at-chicago-facility/): Protesters at a federal immigration facility near Chicago scuffled with police Friday morning.
- [‘You gave everything’: West Bank journalists honour fallen Gaza colleagues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/you-gave-everything-west-bank-journalists-honour-fallen-gaza-colleagues/): Palestinian journalists reflect on the courage required of their colleagues in Gaza to document war and oppression.
- [Who is Maria Corina Machado, 2025 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/who-is-maria-corina-machado-2025-winner-of-the-nobel-peace-prize/): The ‘Iron Lady’ of Venezeula, an opposition leader who is currently in hiding, has been lauded by the Nobel Committee.
- [NBA returns to China after six-year absence following pro-democracy fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/nba-returns-to-china-after-six-year-absence-following-pro-democracy-fallout/): Relations between the NBA and China had soured after a pro-democracy tweet was liked by a team official in 2019.
- [Machado’s Nobel is “terrific news” for democracy in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/machados-nobel-is-terrific-news-for-democracy-in-venezuela/): Juan Pappier of Human Rights Watch says Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize is boost for Venezuela’s fight for democracy.
- [Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Machado Previously Praised Trump: 'Very Grateful To Him...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-machado-previously-praised-trump-very-grateful-to-him/): When Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office after his 2024 election victory, María Corina Machado congratulated him on social media.
- [Putin Praises Trump’s Peace Efforts After Nobel Prize Snub: ‘He Has Done A Great Deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/putin-praises-trumps-peace-efforts-after-nobel-prize-snub-he-has-done-a-great-deal/): Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump for his peace efforts after María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
- ['Will Safeguard Indian Embassy': What Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi Exclusively Promised News18 In 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/10/will-safeguard-indian-embassy-what-afghan-foreign-minister-muttaqi-exclusively-promised-news18-in-2022/): India has now announced the upgrading of its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy
- ['Threatened 100-200% Tariffs': Trump Repeats He Used Levies To Settle India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/threatened-100-200-tariffs-trump-repeats-he-used-levies-to-settle-india-pakistan-conflict/): Donald Trump said without the threat of tariffs Islamabad and New Delhi would not have ended the conflict. India insists conflict was resolved bilaterally.
- ['War Is Over': Donald Trump Leaves For Middle East Ahead Of Hamas Hostage Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/war-is-over-donald-trump-leaves-for-middle-east-ahead-of-hamas-hostage-release/): Donald Trump has asserted that the “war is over in Gaza”, and expressed confidence that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would hold, calling the moment “very special.”
- [Israel Hamas War | Hamas Confirms 20 Hostages in Custody, Release to Begin Today | Gaza Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israel-hamas-war-hamas-confirms-20-hostages-in-custody-release-to-begin-today-gaza-peace/): Hamas has confirmed it holds 20 Israeli hostages and is prepared to begin their release today, as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal brokered by the United States and regional partners. n18oc_world Download the News18 App: https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Watch: China ‘Rams’ Philippine Vessel, ‘Fires Water Cannon’ Near Disputed Island In South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/watch-china-rams-philippine-vessel-fires-water-cannon-near-disputed-island-in-south-china-sea/): Manila’s coast guard accused a Chinese ship of deliberately ramming a Philippine govt vessel near a South China Sea island on Oct 12 However, such confrontations are common in the disputed waters, which China claims despite an international ruling against its claim The Philippines said a Chinese coast guard ship also fired its water cannon […]
- [LIVE: Israel, Hamas set to free captives; Trump says Gaza ‘war is over’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/live-israel-hamas-set-to-free-captives-trump-says-gaza-war-is-over/): Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israeli-Hamas truce continues to hold.
- [‘Captured 21 Afghan Military Check-Posts’: Pak’s Offensive Continues | Exclusive Inputs, Visuals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/captured-21-afghan-military-check-posts-paks-offensive-continues-exclusive-inputs-visuals-2/): Pakistan has seized 21 Afghan military posts and “terrorist hideouts” in response to what it termed “unprovoked” attacks by Afghan forces in the border areas, security sources said on Sunday, while Kabul claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 others injured during the retaliatory operations.Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said: “Under the bold leadership […]
- [France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/frances-macron-unveils-new-government-ahead-of-budget-deadline/): The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday.
- [Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi shot dead in Gaza City clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/palestinian-journalist-saleh-aljafarawi-shot-dead-in-gaza-city-clashes/): Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked ‘militia’ fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.
- [Why does Israel arrest thousands of Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/why-does-israel-arrest-thousands-of-palestinians/): Israel has agreed to release many Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire holds.
- [Death toll from Mexico flooding rises to 44, dozens more missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/death-toll-from-mexico-flooding-rises-to-44-dozens-more-missing/): Two tropical storms have damaged more than 16,000 homes and caused widespread electricity cuts.
- [Zelenskyy vows to only use Tomahawks against Russian military targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/zelenskyy-vows-to-only-use-tomahawks-against-russian-military-targets/): The Kremlin has warned of the risk of escalation if Kyiv is provided with the US-built long-range missiles.
- [Australia beat India by 3 wickets in Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/australia-beat-india-by-3-wickets-in-womens-cricket-world-cup-2025/): Captain scores 142 as Australia complete a record runchase of 331 and hand India their second loss of the tournament.
- [Far-right AfD party may win first German city mayor post in run-off vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/far-right-afd-party-may-win-first-german-city-mayor-post-in-run-off-vote/): The election in Frankfurt an der Oder is between independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.
- [Flights Grounded At Los Angeles International Airport After Equipment Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/flights-grounded-at-los-angeles-international-airport-after-equipment-outage/): The equipment outage triggered a halt on flight operations on Sunday.
- [‘Don’t Worry’: Trump Says US ‘Wants To Help China, Not Hurt It’ Days After 100% Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/dont-worry-trump-says-us-wants-to-help-china-not-hurt-it-days-after-100-tariff-threat/): In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the “highly respected” President Xi Jinping just had a bad moment and he doesn’t want to put his country into depression.
- [Israel expects to receive all living captives from Gaza on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/israel-expects-to-receive-all-living-captives-from-gaza-on-monday/): Once Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Israeli territory, it says it will start releasing Palestinian prisoners.
- [NATO is not prepared for war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/nato-is-not-prepared-for-war/): That much became apparent last month, when expensive fighter jets were scrambled to shoot down cheap foam drones.
- [Cameroon’s Paul Biya, World's Oldest President, Seeks 8th Term At 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/cameroons-paul-biya-worlds-oldest-president-seeks-8th-term-at-92/): Paul Biya, who first became president in 1982, has ruled for more than 43 years.
- [Man Urinates On St Peter's Basilica Altar During Holy Mass, Shocks Vatican | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/man-urinates-on-st-peters-basilica-altar-during-holy-mass-shocks-vatican-video/): An unidentified man urinated on the Altar of Confession at St Peter’s Basilica during Holy Mass in Vatican City, shocking attendees.
- [Palestinians in Gaza need access to “nutritional food”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/palestinians-in-gaza-need-access-to-nutritional-food/): “We have no visibility right now on what we can bring in due to this [Israeli] bureaucracy.”
- [Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/mali-imposes-retaliatory-visa-bond-fees-on-us-travellers/): The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.
- [Madagascar president warns of attempt to ‘seize power’: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/madagascar-president-warns-of-attempt-to-seize-power-what-to-know/): An elite military unit that installed the president in 2009 has joined Gen Z protesters calling for his resignation.
- [Hours Away From Freedom: Israel Prepares To Receive Hostages Under Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/hours-away-from-freedom-israel-prepares-to-receive-hostages-under-gaza-peace-plan/): Gaza Peace Deal: Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning.
- ['Anger, Resentment Along Durand Line': India Says Pak-Afghan Clashes Not Unexpected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/anger-resentment-along-durand-line-india-says-pak-afghan-clashes-not-unexpected/): Sources said the conflict has caused significant displacement and forced deportation of Afghans between 2022 and 2024, inciting anger and frustration among many families
- [Why hasn’t New Zealand recognised Palestine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/why-hasnt-new-zealand-recognised-palestine/): New Zealand’s FM discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting global alliances, and diplomacy.
- [Mass Shooting In US: 4 People Killed, 20 Injured At South Carolina Bar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/mass-shooting-in-us-4-people-killed-20-injured-at-south-carolina-bar/): Officials said a large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds
- [Crowd boos mention of Netanyahu during Witkoff’s speech in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/crowd-boos-mention-of-netanyahu-during-witkoffs-speech-in-tel-aviv/): US envoy Steve Witkoff and members of President Donald Trump’s family spoke to nearly half a million people in Tel Aviv.
- [Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/week-in-pictures-from-ceasefire-in-gaza-to-floods-in-mexico/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Taliban and Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire across Afghanistan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/taliban-and-pakistani-forces-exchange-heavy-fire-across-afghanistan-border/): Deadly clashes erupted overnight between the Taliban and Pakistani forces across the Afghanistan border.
- [Iran Rejects Trump’s Israel Normalization Plan, Calling It “Nothing But Wishful Thinking”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/iran-rejects-trumps-israel-normalization-plan-calling-it-nothing-but-wishful-thinking/): Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s suggestion of normalizing ties with Israel as “wishful thinking.” Referring to the Abraham Accords, Trump said, “Who knows, maybe even Iran can get in there.” Meanwhile, Araghchi stated that Russia conveyed a message from Israel saying it does not seek a new war with Tehran. n18oc_crux
- [Madagascar president alleges coup attempt as soldiers support protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/madagascar-president-alleges-coup-attempt-as-soldiers-support-protesters/): Soldiers from a Madagascar army unit have declared support for the youth-led anti-government protests, urging police to
- [Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/bangladesh-rolls-out-typhoid-immunisation-drive-for-50-million-children/): The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.
- [Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/afghanistan-pakistan-border-clashes-what-we-know-so-far/): Afghanistan says 58 Pakistani soldiers killed while Pakistan claims of killing 200 Taliban and affiliated ‘terrorists’.
- [Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/madagascar-soldiers-join-protesters-amid-coup-allegation/): Soldiers join mass antigovernment protests, urging no violence, as unrest over shortages and political divisions grows.
- [Estimated cost to rebuild Gaza not “sufficient”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/estimated-cost-to-rebuild-gaza-not-sufficient/): The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn
- [Israeli Man, Who Lost His Girlfriend In Hamas Attack Two Years Ago, Sets Self On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/israeli-man-who-lost-his-girlfriend-in-hamas-attack-two-years-ago-sets-self-on-fire/): Shalev was found dead on Friday in a burning car on a highway exit near Netanya. His girlfriend Mapal Adam was murdered by Hamas two years ago.
- [US Ready To Strike 'Drug Targets' Inside Venezuela, Will Trump Topple Maduro's Regime? | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/us-ready-to-strike-drug-targets-inside-venezuela-will-trump-topple-maduros-regime-decode-4k/): The push by US President Donald Trump to remove Nicolás Maduro as the leader of Venezuela has intensified in recent days. Administration officials are discussing a broad campaign that would escalate military pressure to try to force Maduro out of office. It is being led by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state and national security […]
- [‘Captured 21 Afghan Military Check-Posts’: Pak’s Offensive Continues | Exclusive Inputs, Visuals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/captured-21-afghan-military-check-posts-paks-offensive-continues-exclusive-inputs-visuals/): The Pakistan Military claimed it had captured and detained several Afghan Taliban fighters and vehicles.
- [Hamas Won't Participate In Governing Post-War Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/hamas-wont-participate-in-governing-post-war-gaza-report/): Hamas will not govern Gaza post-war, agrees to a truce and hostage-prisoner swap, but rejects disarmament and foreign control as part of Gaza peace summit.
- [In Exclusive Interview, Hamas Vows To Fight Israel Again If Gaza War Were To Resume Post-Pace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/in-exclusive-interview-hamas-vows-to-fight-israel-again-if-gaza-war-were-to-resume-post-pace-deal/): Hamas official Hossam Badran stated that Hamas is prepared to fight if war resumes in Gaza, though they hope to avoid returning to conflict. He emphasized the strength of the Palestinian people and resistance. The announcement comes as Israel and Hamas prepare to release hostages and prisoners, two years after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack […]
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif To Visit Egypt For The Gaza Peace Summit | Gaza Peace Plan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-to-visit-egypt-for-the-gaza-peace-summit-gaza-peace-plan-news18/): | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Egypt for the Gaza Peace Summit n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘No Safe Haven For TTP In Afghanistan’: FM Muttaqi Warns Pakistan Amid Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/no-safe-haven-for-ttp-in-afghanistan-fm-muttaqi-warns-pakistan-amid-border-clashes/): Clashes erupted after Taliban forces reportedly attacked Pakistani military posts following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and nearby provinces
- [Afghan FM Muttaqi Says Didn’t Bar Women Journos From Presser: ‘More Of A Technical Issue’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/afghan-fm-muttaqi-says-didnt-bar-women-journos-from-presser-more-of-a-technical-issue/): Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi said that the absence of women at the press conference was a “technical issue” and that invites were sent to a specific list of journalists.
- [Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, UK’s Starmar, Italy’s Meloni To Attend Gaza Peace Summit In Egypt On Oct 13](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-uks-starmar-italys-meloni-to-attend-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-on-oct-13/): Gaza Peace Summit In Egypt On Oct 13: PM Narendra Modi, too, has been invited. However, MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at Trump-Sisi’s Middle East Peace Summit.
- [Why is Trump deploying forces to US cities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/why-is-trump-deploying-forces-to-us-cities/): US national security expert Kori Schake warns that President Trump is asking the US military to fight his culture wars.
- [China slams Trump’s 100 percent tariff threat, defends rare earth curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/china-slams-trumps-100-percent-tariff-threat-defends-rare-earth-curbs/): Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Border Clashes, Afghan FM Calls Female Journos In New Press Meet & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/news18-afternoon-digest-58-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-border-clashes-afghan-fm-calls-female-journos-in-new-press-meet-other-stories/): We are also covering: PM Modi Invited To Egypt’s Gaza Peace Meet Co-Chaired By Trump and India Vs West Indies LIVE Score, 2nd Test Day 3.
- [Every Act Of Aggression By Afghanistan Will Be Met With Strong Response: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/every-act-of-aggression-by-afghanistan-will-be-met-with-strong-response-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif/): The Pakistan Army not only gave a firm and fitting response to Afghanistan’s aggression but also destroyed several of their posts, forcing retreat, says Shehbaz Sharif
- [Police disperse pro-Palestinian protest at Israel vs Norway football match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/police-disperse-pro-palestinian-protest-at-israel-vs-norway-football-match/): Norwegian riot police used pepper spray to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Norway vs Israel football match.
- [Live: Afghanistan’s Taliban, Pakistan claim inflicting losses in fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/live-afghanistans-taliban-pakistan-claim-inflicting-losses-in-fighting/): Taliban officials say overnight cross-border attacks resulted in killing of 58 Pakistani soldiers
- [Cameroon votes in presidential election as Paul Biya, 92, seeks eighth term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/cameroon-votes-in-presidential-election-as-paul-biya-92-seeks-eighth-term/): Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in Central African nation.
- [Aftermath of RSF drone attack which killed dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/aftermath-of-rsf-drone-attack-which-killed-dozens-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Video shows the aftermath of drone and artillery strikes on a shelter in el-Fasher in Sudan, killing at least 60 people.
- [Madagascar president says ‘attempt to seize power illegally’ under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/madagascar-president-says-attempt-to-seize-power-illegally-under-way/): Elite troops joined youth-led protests over utilities that have swelled into gravest threat to Rajoelina.
- [Afghanistan Claims To Have Killed 58 Pakistani Army Soldiers In Overnight Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/afghanistan-claims-to-have-killed-58-pakistani-army-soldiers-in-overnight-border-clashes/): Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban regime’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Sunday announced that overnight clashes along the Durand Line led to the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers.
- [After Backlash, Afghan FM Muttaqi Holds New Press Meet, This Time Calls Women Journos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/after-backlash-afghan-fm-muttaqi-holds-new-press-meet-this-time-calls-women-journos/): Muttaqi drew sharp criticism on Friday after women journalists were reportedly barred from attending his press meet.
- [Philippines accuses China of ramming, damaging vessel in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/philippines-accuses-china-of-ramming-damaging-vessel-in-south-china-sea/): But China’s coastguard says Manila is to blame for the latest collision in disputed waters in the Spratly archipelago.
- [LIVE: India vs Australia – Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/live-india-vs-australia-womens-cricket-world-cup-2025/): Follow our live build-up, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream for the match in Visakhapatnam.
- [Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Leak ‘Highly Likely’ Linked To Espionage: Institute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/maria-corina-machados-nobel-peace-prize-leak-highly-likely-linked-to-espionage-institute/): Nobel Committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes dismissed the possibility of an internal breach.
- [Haaland scores three as Norway crush Israel amid pro-Palestinian protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/haaland-scores-three-as-norway-crush-israel-amid-pro-palestinian-protest/): Erling Haaland’s Norway close in on World Cup qualification in a match where a pro-Palestine demonstration was held.
- [Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/three-qatari-officials-killed-in-car-crash-in-egypts-sharm-el-sheikh/): The Qatari Embassy in Cairo says two others were also wounded in the ‘tragic traffic accident’ in Egypt.
- [LIVE: Israel-Hamas truce holds, bulldozers clear rubble in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/live-israel-hamas-truce-holds-bulldozers-clear-rubble-in-gaza-city/): Preparations are also under way for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt, with US President Donald Trump expected to attend.
- [Trump Directs Pentagon To Cover Troop Salaries As US Shutdown Enters 11th Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/trump-directs-pentagon-to-cover-troop-salaries-as-us-shutdown-enters-11th-day/): US shutdown began on October 1 after Democrats rejected a short-term funding bill, demanding an extension of federal health insurance subsidies.
- [Lionel Messi scores two goals, assists as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/lionel-messi-scores-two-goals-assists-as-inter-miami-defeat-atlanta-united/): Messi’s performance against Atlanta came after he briefly left international duty with Argentina during the FIFA window.
- [Clashes Along Af-Pak Border Escalate; 18 Pakistani Soldiers Killed, Several Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/clashes-along-af-pak-border-escalate-18-pakistani-soldiers-killed-several-surrender/): Multiple killings have also been reported on the Afghan side as well as clashes along the Durand Line intensify.
- [Car Crash Kills Three Qatari Diplomats Travelling To Sharm el-Sheikh For Gaza Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/car-crash-kills-three-qatari-diplomats-travelling-to-sharm-el-sheikh-for-gaza-peace-talks/): The vehicle in which the diplomats were travelling overturned a curve on a road 50 kilometers ahead of the city.
- [Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/seychelless-patrick-herminie-wins-presidential-run-off-election/): Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
- [Helicopter Crashes In California's Huntington Beach, Several Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/helicopter-crashes-in-californias-huntington-beach-several-injured-video/): Videos shared on social media show the aircraft coming down close to the front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, with wreckage lodged between trees and the hotel façade.
- [‘Double Standards’: China Blasts US Over Trump's Additional 100% Tariff, Says 'Not Afraid To Fight'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/double-standards-china-blasts-us-over-trumps-additional-100-tariff-says-not-afraid-to-fight/): The US plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting 1 November
- [US-Based Nobel Laureates Duflo, Banerjee Move To Switzerland Amid Funding Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/us-based-nobel-laureates-duflo-banerjee-move-to-switzerland-amid-funding-row/): Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join University of Zurich to establish the Lemann Centre for Development, Education and Public Policy, while retaining part-time MIT roles.
- [Hamas Confirms Release Of Hostages From Gaza On Monday Under US-Mediated Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/hamas-confirms-release-of-hostages-from-gaza-on-monday-under-us-mediated-ceasefire/): Hamas will release 48 hostages in Gaza from Monday under a US-mediated ceasefire, with Israel set to free 2000 Palestinian prisoners as leaders meet at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.
- [Taliban Claims ‘Success’ In Cross-Border Clashes, Kills 12 Pakistani Soldiers In Fresh Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/taliban-claims-success-in-cross-border-clashes-kills-12-pakistani-soldiers-in-fresh-offensive/): Afghanistan’s Taliban says it killed 12 Pakistan Army soldiers to retaliate against the airstrikes in Kabul earlier this week.
- [Trump, Sisi To Co-Chair Gaza Peace Summit In Egypt; Over 20 Nations To Attend Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/trump-sisi-to-co-chair-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-over-20-nations-to-attend-meet/): The summit seeks to consolidate the recently achieved ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and establish a framework for long-term peace and stability in the Middle East.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,326](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1326/): Here are the key events from day 1,326 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hamas Won’t Sign Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Declines To Leave Enclave: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/hamas-wont-sign-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-declines-to-leave-enclave-report/): A Hamas senior official said that it is ready to fight if war resumes and that the militant group may skip the signing of the peace plan.
- [Taliban, Pakistani forces trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/12/taliban-pakistani-forces-trade-heavy-fire-along-afghanistan-border/): Clashes come as tensions escalate over an air strike on Kabul that the Taliban blames on Islamabad.
- [El-Sisi and Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/el-sisi-and-trump-to-chair-gaza-summit-in-egypt-on-monday/): Leaders from more than 20 countries to attend meeting in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian presidency says.
- [Has another Nakba been averted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/has-another-nakba-been-averted/): Palestinians are returning to their homes after refusing to leave Gaza during Israel’s war.
- [Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/oscar-winning-actress-diane-keaton-dies-aged-79/): Keaton was best known for her roles in Annie Hall, Reds and The Godfather films.
- [Portugal beat Ireland in injury-time in World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/portugal-beat-ireland-in-injury-time-in-world-cup-qualifier/): Portugal maintain winning record in qualifying despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half penalty miss against Ireland.
- [Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker end to Ukraine war after Gaza deal agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/zelenskyy-urges-trump-to-broker-end-to-ukraine-war-after-gaza-deal-agreed/): Ukraine’s president praises Trump’s efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire, says other wars ‘can be stopped as well’.
- ["Everyone Must Face Prosecution" Sen. Blackburn Slams FBI Staff Involved In Arctic Frost Op | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/everyone-must-face-prosecution-sen-blackburn-slams-fbi-staff-involved-in-arctic-frost-op-4k/): During remarks on the Senate floor, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) called for members of the FBI that worked on Arctic Frost operation to be dismissed. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/no-survivors-found-after-tennessee-explosives-plant-blast/): Operations go from rescue to recovery as no survivors expected to be found, officials say.
- ['Rattled' Pakistan Objects To India-Afghan Joint Statement, Rejects Terror Claims | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/rattled-pakistan-objects-to-india-afghan-joint-statement-rejects-terror-claims-exclusive-details/): Islamabad said that the reference to Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India constitutes a ‘clear violation’ of relevant UN Security Council resolutions
- [Activists renew calls for football ban on Israel despite Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/activists-renew-calls-for-football-ban-on-israel-despite-gaza-ceasefire/): Activists campaign to suspend Israel from European football, calling for accountability for genocide.
- [Madagascar soldiers join antigovernment protesters assembled in capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/madagascar-soldiers-join-antigovernment-protesters-assembled-in-capital/): Youth-led demonstrators enter Antananarivo’s May 13 Square for the first time since protests erupted last month.
- [‘Another Nakba’: UN expert says Gaza recovery will take generations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/another-nakba-un-expert-says-gaza-recovery-will-take-generations/): UN special rapporteur on right to housing says Palestinians returning to destroyed northern Gaza face ‘profound trauma’.
- [Relief, scepticism over Gaza ceasefire at pro-Palestine rally in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/relief-scepticism-over-gaza-ceasefire-at-pro-palestine-rally-in-london/): Tens of thousands gather in British capital with protest leader saying there is ‘relief’ and ‘trepidation’ over truce.
- [Four Killed, Several Injured In Mississippi Shooting After Football Game; Shooter At Large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/four-killed-several-injured-in-mississippi-shooting-after-football-game-shooter-at-large/): Four killed and 12 injured in a shooting after a high school football homecoming game in Leland, Mississippi. Manhunt underway for 18-year-old suspect.
- [Taliban Strikes Pakistan’s Frontier Corps Along Durand Line In Multi-Front Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/taliban-strikes-pakistans-frontier-corps-along-durand-line-in-multi-front-offensive/): Taliban launches major offensive on Pakistan’s Frontier Corps along the Durand Line, with heavy artillery and drone strikes in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.
- [Biden undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/biden-undergoing-radiation-treatment-for-prostate-cancer/): Former president ‘currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment’, Biden aide Kelly Scully says.
- [North Korea Unveils Its 'Most Powerful' Nuclear Weapon System; What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/north-korea-unveils-its-most-powerful-nuclear-weapon-system-what-we-know/): The missile, which has not yet been tested, is powered by a solid-fuel engine made from carbon fibre composite materials.
- [Trump Thanks Putin For Backing His Peace Efforts After Nobel Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/trump-thanks-putin-for-backing-his-peace-efforts-after-nobel-snub/): US President Donald Trump praised his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for backing his candidature for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Joe Biden Undergoing Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/joe-biden-undergoing-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer/): The news about Biden’s prostate cancer first surfaced in May 2025. At the time, his medical team said the cancer was treatable but required a carefully managed, long-term plan.
- [Vacherot stuns Djokovic, faces cousin Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/vacherot-stuns-djokovic-faces-cousin-rinderknech-in-shanghai-masters-final/): Monaco’s 204th-ranked Vacherot ousts Djokovic before his cousin beats Medvedev to set up a rare tennis masters final.
- [LIVE: Portugal vs Republic of Ireland – UEFA World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/live-portugal-vs-republic-of-ireland-uefa-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.
- [Nobel Laureates Esther Duflo, Abhijit Banerjee To Leave US: Trump Decisions Behind The Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/nobel-laureates-esther-duflo-abhijit-banerjee-to-leave-us-trump-decisions-behind-the-move/): The couple will establish a new centre for development economics at the University of Zurich with the objectives of enhancing research into poverty reduction, and education.
- [India vs Australia – Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Teams, tickets, venue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/india-vs-australia-womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-teams-tickets-venue/): The undefeated defending champions face home favourites in an eagerly awaited match at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
- [‘If Gaza War Can Be Stopped…’: Zelenskyy Urges Trump To Broker Ukraine Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/if-gaza-war-can-be-stopped-zelenskyy-urges-trump-to-broker-ukraine-peace-deal/): According to Zelenskyy, the two leaders also discussed opportunities to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, as well as concrete agreements that the two sides are working.
- [Pivotal Shift: Afghan Minister Muttaqi Hails Darul Uloom Deoband As 'Madre Ilm' | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/pivotal-shift-afghan-minister-muttaqi-hails-darul-uloom-deoband-as-madre-ilm-exclusive-details/): By re-engaging with the Indian source of the Deobandi school, Kabul is attempting to shift its spiritual and cultural centre of gravity away from Pakistan, observers say
- [Trump Deploys National Guard Near Chicago | Calls for Jailing of Mayor & Governor | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/11/trump-deploys-national-guard-near-chicago-calls-for-jailing-of-mayor-governor-world-360/): In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 500 National Guard troops near Chicago, despite objections from local leaders. The deployment aims to bolster federal immigration enforcement, but both Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker have condemned the action as an unnecessary provocation. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Republican leader warns government shutdown could be longest in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/us-republican-leader-warns-government-shutdown-could-be-longest-in-history/): House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will not negotiate with Democrats until they drop healthcare demands.
- [Joint Egypt-Qatar-Turkiye-US statement on Gaza: The full text](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/joint-egypt-qatar-turkiye-us-statement-on-gaza-the-full-text/): Trump-backed proclamation backing Gaza ceasefire stresses equality, but stops short of supporting Palestine statehood.
- [Mexico flooding death toll rises to 64, with dozens still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/mexico-flooding-death-toll-rises-to-64-with-dozens-still-missing/): The majority of the deaths have occurred in the states of Veracruz and Hidalgo.
- [Calls grow for release of Gaza’s Dr Hussam Abu Safia after ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/calls-grow-for-release-of-gazas-dr-hussam-abu-safia-after-ceasefire-deal/): There have been conflicting reports on whether Israel would free prominent Gaza medic as part of the truce agreement.
- [Reviving US-Iran diplomacy difficult despite Trump’s ‘hand of friendship’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/reviving-us-iran-diplomacy-difficult-despite-trumps-hand-of-friendship/): Analysts say US may be comfortable with the status quo, and many in Iran are wary of negotiations after the 12-day war.
- [President of Madagascar flees to ‘safe location’ amid deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/president-of-madagascar-flees-to-safe-location-amid-deadly-protests/): Andry Rajoelina confirmed his departure on Monday, following reports he had been evacuated by a French aircraft.
- [UK offers to help monitor new Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/uk-offers-to-help-monitor-new-gaza-ceasefire/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to help monitor the new ceasefire in Gaza.
- [As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/as-palestinians-return-to-ruins-will-trumps-ceasefire-hold/): Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East?
- [Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Gaza remarks in Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/five-key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-gaza-remarks-in-middle-east/): Trump takes credit for ceasefire agreement and promotes ‘a new Middle East’ without addressing rights of Palestinians.
- [Egypt: Two-state solution is ‘the only way to achieve peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/egypt-two-state-solution-is-the-only-way-to-achieve-peace/): Egyptt’s President el-Sisi said a two-state solution is the “only way” to secure lasting peace for Israel and Palestine.
- [Two Palestinian prisoners: One went home, the other was exiled by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/two-palestinian-prisoners-one-went-home-the-other-was-exiled-by-israel/): Two families stood waiting in Ramallah, one to welcome their loved one, one to mourn that they may never see theirs.
- [US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye sign document on Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/us-egypt-qatar-turkiye-sign-document-on-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [What’s the US planning for the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/whats-the-us-planning-for-the-middle-east/): US President Donald Trump is in the region Monday to cement his plan for peace in Gaza.
- [World leaders gather in Egypt for signing of Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/world-leaders-gather-in-egypt-for-signing-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): US President Trump praises ‘new beautiful day’ as Gaza war comes to an end, but questions about the future remain.
- [Joy and devastation as Israel frees and deports many Palestinian detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/joy-and-devastation-as-israel-frees-and-deports-many-palestinian-detainees/): Joy turned to disbelief for many after Israel added a twist to its release of almost 2,000 imprisoned Palestinians.
- [Trump-Xi meeting still on despite trade tensions, says US’s Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-xi-meeting-still-on-despite-trade-tensions-says-uss-bessent/): Secretary of the US Treasury says Trump may call off his 100 percent tariff threat on China as negotiations continue.
- [Zelenskyy to meet Trump in DC as Ukraine seeks defence, energy support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/zelenskyy-to-meet-trump-in-dc-as-ukraine-seeks-defence-energy-support/): Ukraine sends delegation to Washington to talk defence and energy before Zelenskyy’s White House visit.
- [Russia calls for restraint amid Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/russia-calls-for-restraint-amid-pakistan-afghanistan-border-clashes/): Moscow, which has sought to increase its influence in Afghanistan, says it welcomes stabilisation along the border.
- [From Hostage Release To Historic Pact: Trump, Global Leaders Seal Gaza Peace Deal In Egypt | 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/from-hostage-release-to-historic-pact-trump-global-leaders-seal-gaza-peace-deal-in-egypt-10-points/): Trump and several world leaders signed the Gaza ceasefire accord during a summit in Cairo, marking what Trump called “a dawn of a new Middle East”
- [Taliban Bypasses Islamabad, Directly Reaches Out To TLP After Police Action In Pakistan's Muridke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/taliban-bypasses-islamabad-directly-reaches-out-to-tlp-after-police-action-in-pakistans-muridke/): By directly addressing Pakistanis, the Afghan Taliban government has shown its intent to exploit domestic tensions by targeting the Barelvi support base of the TLP
- [MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh Meets Trump In Egypt, First Indian Minister To Do So Since Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/mos-kirti-vardhan-singh-meets-trump-in-egypt-first-indian-minister-to-do-so-since-op-sindoor/): The two leaders met at the Gaza peace summit, where Singh was attending as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy.
- [US, Egypt, Qatar & Turkey Sign Gaza Deal To End Two-Year War, Trump Says 'It'll Hold Up'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/us-egypt-qatar-turkey-sign-gaza-deal-to-end-two-year-war-trump-says-itll-hold-up/): Trump hailed the moment as a breakthrough for the region, calling it “a tremendous day for the Middle East”
- ['I Hang My Head In Shame': Javed Akhtar On 'Grand Welcome' To Afghanistan's Taliban Foreign Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/i-hang-my-head-in-shame-javed-akhtar-on-grand-welcome-to-afghanistans-taliban-foreign-minister/): Javed Akhtar criticised the respect shown to Taliban representative Amir Khan Muttaqi during his India visit and slammed Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur for the grand welcome.
- [At UNGA, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Blasts Pakistan Over Terrorism, ‘Abuses Against Children’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/at-unga-bjp-mp-nishikant-dubey-blasts-pakistan-over-terrorism-abuses-against-children/): Nishikant Dubey condemned Islamabad’s attempts to divert global attention from its human rights violations
- [Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu of corruption charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-urges-israeli-president-to-pardon-netanyahu-of-corruption-charges/): US President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Who is Miriam Adelson, the pro-Israel donor Trump lauded at the Knesset?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/who-is-miriam-adelson-the-pro-israel-donor-trump-lauded-at-the-knesset/): Trump says the mega-donor, who spent more than $100m to help him win the 2024 US presidential election, ‘loves Israel’.
- [Trump praises el-Sisi for ‘very important role’ in Gaza ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-praises-el-sisi-for-very-important-role-in-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): US President Donald Trump praised Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for playing a “very important role” in th Gaza ceasefire.
- [Israel celebrates releases, warns Palestinians over reunion scenes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israel-celebrates-releases-warns-palestinians-over-reunion-scenes/): While Israelis celebrated the return of captives from Gaza, Israel warned Palestinian families over reunion scenes.
- [Who are the Palestinian captives Israel released?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/who-are-the-palestinian-captives-israel-released/): Israel is releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, political prisoners and detainees. Here’s a look at who they are.
- [Trump’s 100% tariff threat: History of US trade measures against China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trumps-100-tariff-threat-history-of-us-trade-measures-against-china/): In recent history, the US has made moves restricting China’s access to semiconductor technology.
- [After Israel’s war halted, who is clashing with Hamas in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/after-israels-war-halted-who-is-clashing-with-hamas-in-gaza/): The Doghmush clan reportedly fought against Hamas in a clash that killed at least 27 people.
- [What Trump said and did not say at the Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/what-trump-said-and-did-not-say-at-the-knesset/): The US president had a lot to say about everything, except the genocide.
- [Who Is Subu Vedam? Indian-Origin Man Freed After 43 Years In US Prison Now Faces Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/who-is-subu-vedam-indian-origin-man-freed-after-43-years-in-us-prison-now-faces-deportation/): The 64-year-old Indian-origin man was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) moments after his release in August
- [Two Dead In Plane Crash Along Massachusetts Highway, Road Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/two-dead-in-plane-crash-along-massachusetts-highway-road-closed/): Massachusetts highway was closed after a plane a plane crashed along a highway in Dartmouth. Videos captured by passing motorists show smoke rising from the crash site.
- [Turkey's Erdogan Used Diplomatic Pressure To Force Netanyahu To Skip Gaza Summit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/turkeys-erdogan-used-diplomatic-pressure-to-force-netanyahu-to-skip-gaza-summit-report/): Reports from Turkish media suggest that Erdogan, while en route to the summit, refused to land in Egypt until he was assured Netanyahu would not be present
- [‘Cigars And Champagne, Who Cares About That’: Trump Urges Israeli President To Pardon Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/cigars-and-champagne-who-cares-about-that-trump-urges-israeli-president-to-pardon-netanyahu/): During his speech, turning to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Trump added jokingly, “Hey, I have an idea, President, why don’t you give him a pardon?”
- [Afghanistan Cancels Pakistan Delegation's Kabul Visit, Bars Entry Of New Diplomats Amid Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/afghanistan-cancels-pakistan-delegations-kabul-visit-bars-entry-of-new-diplomats-amid-border-clashes/): Issuing a strong warning to Pakistan, the Taliban government said Afghanistan will give a decisive response to repeated violations of its sovereignty and airspace
- [Gaza will be in the shadow of famine as long as we cannot plant our land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/gaza-will-be-in-the-shadow-of-famine-as-long-as-we-cannot-plant-our-land/): Israel destroyed or made inaccessible 98.5 percent of Gaza’s agricultural land. My family’s olive grove is part of it.
- [Conflict sends 300,000 people fleeing from South Sudan in 2025: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/conflict-sends-300000-people-fleeing-from-south-sudan-in-2025-un/): Renewed fighting between rival leaders forces mass exodus across South Sudan’s borders as fears of wider war rise.
- ['Trump's Unwavering Peace Efforts...' PM Modi Welcomes Release Of Israeli Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trumps-unwavering-peace-efforts-pm-modi-welcomes-release-of-israeli-hostages/): PM Modi welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, praised Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, and celebrated the release of 47 Israeli hostages
- ['Standing Ovation, Heckling and…' Trump Hails End of Gaza War, Bibi Recounts Israel's Victories |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/standing-ovation-heckling-and-trump-hails-end-of-gaza-war-bibi-recounts-israels-victories-4k/): On Oct 13, Trump received a 2.5-minute standing ovation in the Knesset, where lawmakers also applauded Netanyahu. He called the Gaza ceasefire he helped broker the “historic dawn of a new Middle East.”00:00 – Introduction04:28 – TRUMP POSITIVE ABOUT GAZA DEAL, SAYS DISPUTE WITH BIBI “SETTLED” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [First Nations community fights Canadian government over poisoned water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/first-nations-community-fights-canadian-government-over-poisoned-water/): Canada’s Grassy Narrows First Nation is taking on the government over a local employer’s poisoning of their water.
- [Released Palestinian detainees arrive in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/released-palestinian-detainees-arrive-in-gaza/): This is the moment Palestinian detainees arrived in Khan Younis after being released from Israeli jails.
- [Trump says Netanyahu asked for weapons ‘I’d never heard of’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-says-netanyahu-asked-for-weapons-id-never-heard-of/): Donald Trump told Israel’s parliament that Benjamin Netanyahu had often asked him for weapons during the Gaza war.
- [After Gaza Peace Accord, Trump Eyes Ending Ukraine Conflict: ‘Steve, Let’s Get Russia Done’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/after-gaza-peace-accord-trump-eyes-ending-ukraine-conflict-steve-lets-get-russia-done/): Donald Trump said that while it would also be great to work on a peace deal with Iran, the priority is ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- [Trio to share economics Nobel for work on innovation-driven growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trio-to-share-economics-nobel-for-work-on-innovation-driven-growth/): ‘False Nobel’ recognises work ‘explaining innovation-driven economic growth’.
- [Video: Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi killed in Gaza clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/video-palestinian-journalist-saleh-aljafarawi-killed-in-gaza-clashes/): Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi has been killed during clashes between armed groups in Gaza City.
- [Madagascan president to address nation as protesters call for new rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/madagascan-president-to-address-nation-as-protesters-call-for-new-rallies/): The whereabouts of President Rajoelina are unknown since elite army unit offered support to protesters over weekend.
- [Trump Hopes For Peace With Iran, Ties Gaza Deal Success To Tehran's Nuclear Dismantling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-hopes-for-peace-with-iran-ties-gaza-deal-success-to-tehrans-nuclear-dismantling/): During his address, Trump also revealed details of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the US mission targeting Iran’s underground nuclear facility at Fordow
- [5 Killed, Dozens Injured As Hardline Group's Gaza Protest Turns Violent In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/5-killed-dozens-injured-as-hardline-groups-gaza-protest-turns-violent-in-pakistan/): The protest began on Friday in Lahore, with TLP announcing a march towards the US embassy in Islamabad to stage a sit-in in support of Gaza
- ['Welcome Home': Emotional Reunions, Tears Of Joy As All 20 Surviving Hamas Hostages Return To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/welcome-home-emotional-reunions-tears-of-joy-as-all-20-surviving-hamas-hostages-return-to-israel/): Hamas had seized 251 hostages, but only 20 returned while 47 were freed in earlier truces – a sobering reminder of those who will never return to their families
- [Pakistan’s ISI Losing Control? Exclusive On Likely Changes As India, Afghanistan Boost Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/pakistans-isi-losing-control-exclusive-on-likely-changes-as-india-afghanistan-boost-ties/): Sources said that the ISI may see some important transfer postings in a couple of days
- [‘Inhumane’: 154 freed Palestinian prisoners forced into exile by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/inhumane-154-freed-palestinian-prisoners-forced-into-exile-by-israel/): Palestinian families awaiting return of imprisoned relatives are shocked to learn they will be deported.
- [Trump hails ‘a new Middle East’ of peace at Israel’s Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-hails-a-new-middle-east-of-peace-at-israels-knesset/): US President Donald Trump told members of Israel’s Knesset that the ‘age of terror and death’ was over.
- [‘Everybody is a fighter’: Inside a First Nation’s quest for justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/everybody-is-a-fighter-inside-a-first-nations-quest-for-justice/): A decades-long fight ramps up in Grassy Narrows as mercury poisoning threatens its water, people and way of life.
- [Netanyahu lauds Trump’s decision to bomb Iran as biblical ‘miracle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/netanyahu-lauds-trumps-decision-to-bomb-iran-as-biblical-miracle/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to lose his place during his speech to parliament.
- [Donald Trump receives standing ovation at Israeli parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/donald-trump-receives-standing-ovation-at-israeli-parliament/): US President Donald Trump was greeted with a standing ovation as he arrived to address Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem
- [Huge crowds in Gaza await released Palestinian prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/huge-crowds-in-gaza-await-released-palestinian-prisoners/): Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Younis awaiting the return of loved ones.
- [Israel Backs Donald Trump For 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Set To Give Him Highest Civilian Honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israel-backs-donald-trump-for-2026-nobel-peace-prize-set-to-give-him-highest-civilian-honour/): Netanyahu announced that Trump would be conferred with Israel’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his role in advancing Middle East peace initiatives
- ['The Hostages Are Back': Trump Says In Israel He Ended 8 War In 8 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/the-hostages-are-back-trump-says-in-israel-he-ended-8-war-in-8-months/): Donald Trump also highlighted the success of the peace accord brokered under his leadership
- [Israeli MPs Disrupts Trump’s Knesset Speech, Demands Palestine Recognition | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israeli-mps-disrupts-trumps-knesset-speech-demands-palestine-recognition-watch/): Trump’s Knesset speech was interrupted as Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif protested for Palestine recognition
- [Taliban Announces 15 Key Appointments In Fresh Government Reshuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/taliban-announces-15-key-appointments-in-fresh-government-reshuffle/): The move, senior Taliban sources said, is part of a broader effort to make the administration “more adaptive and dynamic.”
- [Freed Palestinian prisoners greeted by cheering crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/freed-palestinian-prisoners-greeted-by-cheering-crowd/): Palestinian prisoners released from Israel have been greeted by huge crowds in the occupied West Bank.
- [Hamas and Israel begin prisoner exchange before Gaza summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/hamas-and-israel-begin-prisoner-exchange-before-gaza-summit/): Celebrations in Israel as living captives held by Hamas freed. Israel’s release of about 2,000 Palestinians under way.
- [Trump hails ‘great and beautiful day’ in Knesset book signing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-hails-great-and-beautiful-day-in-knesset-book-signing/): US President Donald Trump wrote of a ‘new beginning’ as he signed a visitor book at Israel’s parliament.
- [Is the US eyeing its next Latin American target?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/is-the-us-eyeing-its-next-latin-american-target/): US warships massing off the coast of Venezuela raise the spectre of yet another military intervention.
- [Nigeria vs Benin: World Cup qualifier – start time, team news and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/nigeria-vs-benin-world-cup-qualifier-start-time-team-news-and-lineups/): All to know as Group C leaders Benin try to hold off a fast-finishing Nigeria for direct entry into 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Palestinian detainees transferred out of Israel’s Ofer prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/palestinian-detainees-transferred-out-of-israels-ofer-prison/): Vehicles carrying Palestinian detainees left Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank for Gaza.
- [Bus crash in South African mountains kills at least 42](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/bus-crash-in-south-african-mountains-kills-at-least-42/): The bus, travelling from the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe and Malawi, tumbled down a steep embankment.
- [Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Calls On PM Modi, Stresses Security, Economic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/canadian-foreign-minister-anita-anand-calls-on-pm-modi-stresses-security-economic-partnership/): The Prime Minister noted the significance of enhanced cooperation between the two countries in trade, energy, technology, agriculture and people-to-people ties
- [Satellite That Creates Artificial Sunlight? Here's Why Scientists Are Worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/satellite-that-creates-artificial-sunlight-heres-why-scientists-are-worried/): A satellite that beams sunlight from space? Scientists say it could end darkness and change nights forever — but at what cost?
- [Why Trump Is Deploying The Military In US Cities, And What Powers Allow Him to Do It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/why-trump-is-deploying-the-military-in-us-cities-and-what-powers-allow-him-to-do-it/): Trump insists that current deployments are lawful and necessary. Officials argue that crime has reached dangerous levels in some cities, and that federal intervention is essential
- [Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion And Peter Howitt Win 2025 Nobel Prize In Economics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/joel-mokyr-philippe-aghion-and-peter-howitt-win-2025-nobel-prize-in-economics/): The Academy noted that their work has reshaped understanding of how technological progress drives long-term prosperity
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes: What Triggered The Fighting And Could It Escalate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/pakistan-afghanistan-border-clashes-what-triggered-the-fighting-and-could-it-escalate/): The deadliest clashes in years erupted after alleged Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan. With both sides trading blame, fears of escalation are growing
- ['Trump Is The Greatest Friend Israel Ever Had': Netanyahu Praises US President In Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-is-the-greatest-friend-israel-ever-had-netanyahu-praises-us-president-in-knesset/): Post Content
- [Afghan Sikhs, Hindus Meet Taliban Foreign Minister, Push For Restoration Of Gurdwaras, Temples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/afghan-sikhs-hindus-meet-taliban-foreign-minister-push-for-restoration-of-gurdwaras-temples/): The delegation welcomed Muttaqi’s India trip and hoped that this visit would enhance ties between the two countries
- [First Israeli Hostage Reunites With Family After Hamas Releases Him Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/first-israeli-hostage-reunites-with-family-after-hamas-releases-him-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): The first Israeli hostage freed from Gaza reunited with family amid a US-backed ceasefire; 20 Israelis and nearly 2,000 Palestinians were released.
- [From Beach Sand Art To 'Peace President' Caps, Israelis Thank Donald Trump As Hostages Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/from-beach-sand-art-to-peace-president-caps-israelis-thank-donald-trump-as-hostages-return/): Israelis celebrate US President Donald Trump for brokering the Hamas ceasefire and hostage swap, with massive displays in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as freed hostages return home.
- [Trump says Gaza war is over, praises Qatar’s role in peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/trump-says-gaza-war-is-over-praises-qatars-role-in-peace-deal/): Speaking aboard Air Force One en-route to Israel, US President Donald Trump said “the war is over,” crediting Qatar for
- [Urgent debt relief demanded for Africa amid public sector crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/urgent-debt-relief-demanded-for-africa-amid-public-sector-crisis/): Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.
- [US President Donald Trump arrives in Israel to oversee Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/us-president-donald-trump-arrives-in-israel-to-oversee-gaza-peace-plan/): US President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to oversee the first stage of his Gaza peace plan. Trump will address
- [The existence of hunger is a political choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/the-existence-of-hunger-is-a-political-choice/): States can and must act to end hunger.
- [Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Gaza have been released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israel-confirms-all-20-living-captives-in-gaza-have-been-released/): Israeli officials have confirmed that all 20 living captives have been released in Gaza.
- [Who Was Pakistan’s First Hindu Minister And Why Did He Return To India Disappointed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/who-was-pakistans-first-hindu-minister-and-why-did-he-return-to-india-disappointed/): After his dream of Dalit-Muslim unity collapsed, he returned to India, but no political party welcomed him, as many assumed he had stayed in Pakistan
- [Hamas Releases All Surviving Israeli Hostages Under Gaza Deal, First Photos Surface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/hamas-releases-all-surviving-israeli-hostages-under-gaza-deal-first-photos-surface/): Hamas has released all surviving Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza deal, with the Red Cross facilitating their handover before reunion with families near the Gaza border.
- [Tears And Cheers In Israel As First 7 Gaza Hostages Freed By Hamas Return Home | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/tears-and-cheers-in-israel-as-first-7-gaza-hostages-freed-by-hamas-return-home-watch/): Hamas will release a second batch of 13 hostages from South Gaza today. The Red Cross is on their way to receive them.
- [First Hostage Group Freed Under Gaza Peace Deal: Meet The 7 Israelis Released By Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/first-hostage-group-freed-under-gaza-peace-deal-meet-the-7-israelis-released-by-hamas/): As part of a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza, Hamas on Monday handed over the first set of Israeli hostages to the Red Cross. Here’s who they are
- [Cheques, Cards Worth Rs 2.5 Crore Stolen From Mailboxes In Canada; 8 Indian-Origin Men Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/cheques-cards-worth-rs-2-5-crore-stolen-from-mailboxes-in-canada-8-indian-origin-men-held/): Canadian authorities busted a major mail-theft ring in Peel, arresting 8 Indian-origin youths from Mississauga and Brampton, seizing over Rs 2.5 crore worth stolen items
- ['My Admin Fixing This': Trump Vows To Eliminate 'Anti-American Ideology' From US Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/my-admin-fixing-this-trump-vows-to-eliminate-anti-american-ideology-from-us-universities/): Trump announced a Great Reform Agenda in Higher Education, aiming to end “woke, socialist, and anti-American ideology” and restore merit, fairness, and free speech in US colleges.
- [Israelis cheer as Hamas hands first captives over to the Red Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/israelis-cheer-as-hamas-hands-first-captives-over-to-the-red-cross/): Cheering broke out among in Tel Aviv it was announced that Hamas had released seven Israeli captives.
- [MTV To Shut Down Its Iconic Music Channels In UK After Nearly 4 Decades. Know Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/mtv-to-shut-down-its-iconic-music-channels-in-uk-after-nearly-4-decades-know-why/): MTV will end nonstop music videos in the UK after nearly 40 years, closing five channels but keeping MTV HD for reality shows like Naked Dating UK and Geordie Shore, reports BBC.
- [How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/how-indigenous-knowledge-is-aiding-pakistans-fight-against-climate-change/): Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?
- [Gaza Peace Summit In Egypt: Full List Of Leaders Attending And Key Names Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt-full-list-of-leaders-attending-and-key-names-missing/): A high-stakes summit opens in Sharm el-Sheikh as Donald Trump’s Gaza roadmap faces its first major test
- [Gaza Hostage Release Process Begins, 20 Israeli Hostages To Be Freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/gaza-hostage-release-process-begins-20-israeli-hostages-to-be-freed/): Hamas will release six hostages in the first batch, followed by the remaining 14 later
- [Pakistan Cracks Down On Afghan Refugees, Shares Message With Citizens: ‘Don’t Rent Out Homes, Shops’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/pakistan-cracks-down-on-afghan-refugees-shares-message-with-citizens-dont-rent-out-homes-shops/): Pakistani minister warns citizens that anyone flouting the directive and renting out homes to Afghans will be considered a criminal under Pakistani law.
- [Pakistan Disowns Afghan Taliban Regime, Calls It ‘Non-Legitimate’ After Border Clashes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/pakistan-disowns-afghan-taliban-regime-calls-it-non-legitimate-after-border-clashes-exclusive/): Four years after backing Kabul’s new rulers, Pakistan now says the Taliban regime has failed to serve Afghans or curb terror
- [Police In Pakistan's Punjab Launch Big Crackdown On Muridke TLP Rally; 13 Killed, Over 150 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/police-in-pakistans-punjab-launch-big-crackdown-on-muridke-tlp-rally-13-killed-over-150-injured/): Police launched a “grand operation” before Fajr (morning) prayers to disperse TLP protesters gathered for a march towards Islamabad.
- [Egypt Peace Summit Live Updates: Israeli Forces, Hamas Prepare For Hostage-Prisoner Exchange As Gaza Truce Holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/egypt-peace-summit-live-updates-israeli-forces-hamas-prepare-for-hostage-prisoner-exchange-as-gaza-truce-holds/): Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will chair the Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh as a Gaza ceasefire holds, with leaders like Macron and Antonio Guterres attending.
- ['I'm Good At Solving Wars': After Israel, Trump Says He Now Eyes Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/im-good-at-solving-wars-after-israel-trump-says-he-now-eyes-pakistan-afghanistan-clashes/): Donald Trump said he would move to end the Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, calling himself “good at making peace.” He claimed the Israel-Hamas truce was the “eighth” he resolved.
- [Qantas, Google, Disney Among Major Global Firms Hit By Massive Cyber Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/13/qantas-google-disney-among-major-global-firms-hit-by-massive-cyber-attack/): Australian airline Qantas confirmed that data of 5.7 million customers was leaked online after hackers targeted global software firm Salesforce.
- [Palestinians see a long road to normalcy as ceasefire unfolds in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/palestinians-see-a-long-road-to-normalcy-as-ceasefire-unfolds-in-gaza/): While Israeli bombardment has largely stopped, Palestinians in Gaza are careful to not feel overly optimistic.
- [Arafat's Nephew Returns To West Bank After 4 Years Of Self-Exile, Outlines Plan For Post-War Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/arafats-nephew-returns-to-west-bank-after-4-years-of-self-exile-outlines-plan-for-post-war-gaza/): Nasser al-Qudwa, nephew of Yasser Arafat, urges Hamas to become a political party and proposes a Palestinian council to govern Gaza with international supervision
- [‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/show-israel-the-red-card-protesters-urge-boycott-of-israel-at-world-cup/): Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire.
- [Hamas To Return 4 More Hostage Bodies, Israel "Halves" Gaza Aid, Trump Says "Job Not Done" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hamas-to-return-4-more-hostage-bodies-israel-halves-gaza-aid-trump-says-job-not-done-4k/): Under President Trump’s ceasefire deal, Israel was to turn over the bodies of 15 Palestinians for every deceased Israeli returned”The remains of 45 martyrs arrived at the hospital via the Red Cross,” the hospital said, adding that it was “part of the exchange agreement”Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged Hamas to release the remaining bodies […]
- [Control, choke points: The battle lines in southern Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/control-choke-points-the-battle-lines-in-southern-sudan/): The Sudanese army’s gains may enable it to choke off the RSF’s supply lines and eventually enter Darfur, analysts say.
- [‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/the-shining-star-of-our-family-rb-singer-dangelo-passes-away-at-age-51/): Musicians including Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator, remembered D’Angelo as a ‘genius’ as tributes poured in.
- [‘Hostages Returned But Job Not Done’: Trump Announces Start Of Phase 2 Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hostages-returned-but-job-not-done-trump-announces-start-of-phase-2-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Trump announced phase 2 of the ceasefire after 20 Israeli hostages returned home. Israel will allow only 300 aid trucks into Gaza over Hamas’ violation on releasing bodies
- [French prime minister backs suspending unpopular pension reform law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/french-prime-minister-backs-suspending-unpopular-pension-reform-law/): Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces two no-confidence motions this week as France’s political crisis deepens.
- [Dramatic day sees army unit claim power in Madagascar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/dramatic-day-sees-army-unit-claim-power-in-madagascar/): The military in Madagascar is now in charge after the president fled and the parliament voted to impeach him.
- [Peace summit was a “Middle East wedding for Trump”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/peace-summit-was-a-middle-east-wedding-for-trump/): “I think most leaders there were there for him [Trump] as much as or perhaps more than they were for the ceasefire plan.
- [US court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-court-rules-trump-violated-order-by-placing-conditions-on-fema-grants/): The judge called on the Trump administration to revise its grant requirements by next week, nixing immigration demands.
- [GM takes $1.6bn hit as EV tax credit expires in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/gm-takes-1-6bn-hit-as-ev-tax-credit-expires-in-us/): The EV tax incentive was scrapped as part of US President Donald Trump’s mega tax bill passed earlier this year.
- [Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-brussels-to-protest-austerity-plans/): Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.
- [Ashley Tellis, US State Dept Employee And India Expert, Accused Of Secret China Links: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/ashley-tellis-us-state-dept-employee-and-india-expert-accused-of-secret-china-links-report/): Officials have not yet disclosed the nature of the classified information involved.
- ['Hamas Violated Ceasefire Agreement': Israel To Allow Only 300 Aid Trucks To Enter Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hamas-violated-ceasefire-agreement-israel-to-allow-only-300-aid-trucks-to-enter-gaza/): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) described the operation as a “massive challenge,” citing the scale of devastation and the lack of access in Gaza
- [Afghan Humanitarian Crisis Escalates As Pakistan Orders Shutdown Of Refugee Camps In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/afghan-humanitarian-crisis-escalates-as-pakistan-orders-shutdown-of-refugee-camps-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Ordering the shutdown of 10 camps in seven cities, the Pakistani government has directed the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to instruct all Afghan refugees to repatriate
- [Iranian Foreign Minister Slams Trump: Can’t Be ‘President Of Peace While Provoking Wars'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/iranian-foreign-minister-slams-trump-cant-be-president-of-peace-while-provoking-wars/): Iran’s Abbas Araghchi accused Donald Trump of spreading lies about Iran’s nuclear program and failing to end Israel’s influence on US policy.
- [Pakistan Agencies Raid TLP Headquarters, Seize Gold & Foreign Currency Worth PKR 72 Cr | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/pakistan-agencies-raid-tlp-headquarters-seize-gold-foreign-currency-worth-pkr-72-cr-exclusive-details/): The raid occurred shortly after the TLP announced the postponement of its planned protest until Friday, as reported by CNN-News18 on Monday
- [Supreme Court declines Alex Jones challenge to defamation judgement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/supreme-court-declines-alex-jones-challenge-to-defamation-judgement/): In 2022 it was ruled that the conspiracy theorist would have to pay $1.4bn to families of the victims of Sandy Hook.
- [Forever Chemicals: A Toxic Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/forever-chemicals-a-toxic-legacy/): Pervasive and permanent, Forever Chemicals have poisoned the planet. We meet those fighting to hold someone to account.
- [Suspect in US arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleads guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/suspect-in-us-arson-attack-at-pennsylvania-governors-mansion-pleads-guilty/): Cody Balmer told police he had planned to attack Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer at his home.
- [CAS rejects Israel’s appeal to join artistic gymnastics worlds in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/cas-rejects-israels-appeal-to-join-artistic-gymnastics-worlds-in-indonesia/): The Indonesia government said last week it will not grant visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Championships.
- ['They Disappeared My Hair': Trump Fumes Over Time Magazine's 'Super Bad' Cover Picture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/they-disappeared-my-hair-trump-fumes-over-time-magazines-super-bad-cover-picture/): “Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
- [‘They could have killed me’: Protesters condemn state violence in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/they-could-have-killed-me-protesters-condemn-state-violence-in-argentina/): Critics say violence against protesters is on the rise after President Milei introduced new rules for security forces.
- [Gaza ceasefire tested as Israeli forces kill five Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/gaza-ceasefire-tested-as-israeli-forces-kill-five-palestinians/): Israeli troops redeploy in Gaza according to agreed deal, but clashes and killings threaten stability of the ceasefire.
- [Gaza journalist buried as brother is freed from Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/gaza-journalist-buried-as-brother-is-freed-from-israeli-prison/): The brother of killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was freed, only to be told of his brother’s death.
- [Mapping the rise in Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/mapping-the-rise-in-israeli-settler-attacks-across-the-occupied-west-bank/): There have been more than 1,000 violent settler attacks in the first eight months of 2025 alone.
- [IMF says AI investment bubble could burst, comparable to dot-com bubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/imf-says-ai-investment-bubble-could-burst-comparable-to-dot-com-bubble/): The IMF said any bust of AI bubble would be less likely to be a systemic event that would crater US or global economy.
- [Russia strikes Kharkiv hospital, UN convoy as Ukraine seeks US Tomahawks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/russia-strikes-kharkiv-hospital-un-convoy-as-ukraine-seeks-us-tomahawks/): Latest attacks on civilians come days before talks in which Zelenskyy hopes to secure long-range missiles from Trump.
- [Henley Passport Index 2025: US Out Of Top 10, Asian Nations Dominate List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/henley-passport-index-2025-us-out-of-top-10-asian-nations-dominate-list/): The US passport drops to 12th in the Henley Passport Index, trailing Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, as Asia-Pacific nations rise
- [Hamas Stalling? Why Finding Remaining Hostage Bodies In Gaza May Take Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hamas-stalling-why-finding-remaining-hostage-bodies-in-gaza-may-take-weeks/): Only four bodies of hostages have been returned from Gaza, while 24 families still await remains amid devastation and uncertainty.
- [Deadly storm batters Alaska leaving thousands displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/deadly-storm-batters-alaska-leaving-thousands-displaced/): One woman was killed and two others remain missing after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska.
- [Why has Dutch government taken control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/why-has-dutch-government-taken-control-of-china-owned-chipmaker-nexperia/): Semiconductor firm Nexperia is owned by Chinese parent company Wingtech.
- [Freed Palestinian detainees allege torture in Israeli jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/freed-palestinian-detainees-allege-torture-in-israeli-jail/): Freed Palestinians recall torture expressing shock and relief as they grapple with the hardships endured in Israeli jail
- [Colonel says military has taken charge in Madagascar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/colonel-says-military-has-taken-charge-in-madagascar/): A colonel from an elite army unit in Madagascar says the military has taken control of the country.
- [Who is in charge of Madagascar after President Rajoelina flees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/who-is-in-charge-of-madagascar-after-president-rajoelina-flees/): Rajoelina’s move to flee the country and dissolve the parliament from exile has created a political crisis amid unrest.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs Benin – CAF World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/live-nigeria-vs-benin-caf-world-cup-qualifier/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our full text commentary stream of the crucial World Cup qualifier.
- [Video: Opposition candidate declares victory in Cameroon election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/video-opposition-candidate-declares-victory-in-cameroon-election/): Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared victory in the country’s presidential election.
- [Madagascar president dissolves parliament after fleeing army-backed protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-president-dissolves-parliament-after-fleeing-army-backed-protest/): Andry Rajoelina issues the decree over social media ahead of an impeachment vote, as he appears close to losing power.
- [Drone Footage Shows Gaza in Ruins After Two Years of Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/drone-footage-shows-gaza-in-ruins-after-two-years-of-israeli-strikes/): Drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war and following a ceasefire agreement Israeli bombings and air raids have left the streets of Gaza City covered in about 50 million metric tons of rubble n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Instagram Restricts Teens To PG-13 Content By Default, Parental Consent Required](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/instagram-restricts-teens-to-pg-13-content-by-default-parental-consent-required/): The company described the change as the most significant update since the launch of teen accounts last year
- [Palestinians return to the rubble of their homes in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/palestinians-return-to-the-rubble-of-their-homes-in-northern-gaza/): Thousands of displaced Palestinians have been returning to northern Gaza following the ceasefire, only to find their hom
- [The assassination of Saleh Aljafarawi is meant to send a dark message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/the-assassination-of-saleh-aljafarawi-is-meant-to-send-a-dark-message/): Gaza journalists have been warned that they still are not safe, that they still face death for reporting.
- [Staying in Gaza’s north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/staying-in-gazas-north/): Huda Skaik she explains why she chose to stay in Gaza City despite previous Israeli offensives.
- [Hamas Seen Carrying Out Executions Of Palestinians In Disturbing Footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hamas-seen-carrying-out-executions-of-palestinians-in-disturbing-footage/): The disturbing video showed at least seven men kneeling on the ground with their hands tied behind their backs.
- [Trump declares peace, but sidesteps two-state solution for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-declares-peace-but-sidesteps-two-state-solution-for-palestinians/): Donald Trump says there is peace in the Middle East, after signing the Gaza ceasefire deal.
- [Russia charges exiled oligarch Khodorkovsky with ‘terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/russia-charges-exiled-oligarch-khodorkovsky-with-terrorism/): Exiled tycoon the latest in a long line of people charged for opposing Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Torrential rains collapse Venezuelan gold mine killing 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/torrential-rains-collapse-venezuelan-gold-mine-killing-14/): Efforts are under way to recover bodies from the shafts in the south of the country, emergency officials said.
- [China Develops Global Missile Defence Prototype With ‘Worldwide Reach’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/china-develops-global-missile-defence-prototype-with-worldwide-reach-report/): The prototype reportedly integrates diverse sensors deployed in space, at sea, in the air and on the ground.
- [Why was FIFA President Infantino with Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/why-was-fifa-president-infantino-with-trump-at-gaza-peace-summit-in-egypt/): FIFA boss Gianni Infantino was among attendees in Egypt, continuing a string of appearances with the US president.
- [Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israeli parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/fact-checking-donald-trumps-speech-in-israeli-parliament/): Trump made several claims about the Middle East conflict and other global peace deals that were not entirely true.
- [NGOs welcome Lebanon’s push for justice over Israeli attack on journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/ngos-welcome-lebanons-push-for-justice-over-israeli-attack-on-journalists/): The attack on southern Lebanon in October 2023 killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six other reporters.
- [Russia and NATO face off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/russia-and-nato-face-off/): How should NATO respond to Russian drones and jets over Baltic airspace?
- [Skipping The Show: Why PM Modi’s Absence At Trump’s Sharm el-Sheikh Summit Was A Wise Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/skipping-the-show-why-pm-modis-absence-at-trumps-sharm-el-sheikh-summit-was-a-wise-move/): The repeated standing ovations to Trump by world leaders, and especially the effusive praise done by Shehbaz Sharif, would have not suited India’s diplomatic stance
- [Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit: Malaysia FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-to-oversee-cambodia-thai-peace-deal-at-asean-summit-malaysia-fm/): Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says the US president will oversee a peace deal at the upcoming ASEAN summit.
- [Al Jazeera reporter reunited with his brother as he’s freed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/al-jazeera-reporter-reunited-with-his-brother-as-hes-freed-by-israel/): Al Jazeera reporter Ibrahim al-Khalili reunites with his detained brother for the first time in almost two years.
- [Cape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-qualify-for-first-ever-football-world-cup-after-3-0-win/): Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for the football World Cup for the first time.
- [As NATO-Russia tensions rise, Lithuania prepares for conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/as-nato-russia-tensions-rise-lithuania-prepares-for-conflict/): Lithuania borders Belarus, Russia’s Kaliningrad, and the Suwalki Gap, considered NATO’s most vulnerable chokepoint.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,328](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1328/): Here are the key events from day 1,328 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Military and civil drills in Lithuania as concerns over Russia increase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/military-and-civil-drills-in-lithuania-as-concerns-over-russia-increase/): Lithuania’s military forces are staying ready, at a time of increasing concern over Russia’s military activity.
- [Watch: ‘Hot Mic’ Captures Indonesian President Asking Trump for Meeting With Son Eric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/watch-hot-mic-captures-indonesian-president-asking-trump-for-meeting-with-son-eric/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked U.S. President Donald Trump if he could meet Trump’s son Eric, a Trump Organization executive, during a private exchange caught on a live microphone. The conversation took place after Trump’s speech at a Gaza-focused summit in Egypt, with both leaders seemingly unaware they were being recorded. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Venezuela Shuts Down Norway Embassy Days After Nobel Peace Prize To Machado; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/venezuela-shuts-down-norway-embassy-days-after-nobel-peace-prize-to-machado-heres-why/): The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry announced that the embassy in Oslo would be closed as part of a “reorganisation” of the country’s diplomatic network
- [Afghan foreign minister in India: Why New Delhi is embracing Taliban now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/afghan-foreign-minister-in-india-why-new-delhi-is-embracing-taliban-now/): India never aligned with the Taliban, but regional geopolitical realignment is forcing revamp of ties, say analysts.
- [The politics of celebration: Captives vs prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/the-politics-of-celebration-captives-vs-prisoners/): We compare and contrast how Israelis celebrate captive releases, while Palestinians are ordered not to.
- [US soya bean farmers battered by trade dispute with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-soya-bean-farmers-battered-by-trade-dispute-with-china/): Farms face falling prices and lost income amid the escalating US-China trade war.
- ['Ruined Lives Of Millions': Justin Trudeau Faces Trolling After Viral PDA With Katy Perry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/ruined-lives-of-millions-justin-trudeau-faces-trolling-after-viral-pda-with-katy-perry/): Justin Trudeau made headlines after he was recently photographed sharing a kiss with pop star Katy Perry on her private yacht in California.
- [‘Queen Of Reactions’: Meloni’s Expressions During Trump’s Exchanges With Starmer, Shehbaz Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/queen-of-reactions-melonis-expressions-during-trumps-exchanges-with-starmer-shehbaz-go-viral/): Giorgia Meloni’s viral reactions at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm-al Sheikh stole the spotlight as Shehbaz Sharif nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, sparking memes.
- ['I'll Take My Chances': Trump Calls Meloni 'Beautiful', Says Doing So In US Is Political Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/ill-take-my-chances-trump-calls-meloni-beautiful-says-doing-so-in-us-is-political-suicide/): A moment from Trump’s address at the Gaza Peace Summit went viral as he called Italian PM Giorgia Meloni a “beautiful, young woman” and a “successful politician”.
- [Maldives Becomes First Country To End Mother-To-Child Transmission Of 3 Deadly Diseases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/maldives-becomes-first-country-to-end-mother-to-child-transmission-of-3-deadly-diseases/): Maldives becomes the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, earning WHO recognition for its robust healthcare
- [Reunion, Freedom: Israeli Families Burst Into Tears As Hostages Return From Gaza | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/reunion-freedom-israeli-families-burst-into-tears-as-hostages-return-from-gaza-videos/): Freed Israeli hostages reunited with their families after two years in Hamas captivity, many breaking down in tears. Videos of their reunions flooded social media.
- [Death toll from devastating Mexico flooding rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/death-toll-from-devastating-mexico-flooding-rises/): The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in Mexico has risen to 64 as authorities expand the search.
- [KL Rahul, India defeat West Indies in second Test to sweep series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/kl-rahul-india-defeat-west-indies-in-second-test-to-sweep-series/): India wins the two-match series with a dominant seven-wicket victory in New Delhi before their tour of Australia.
- [Cameroon’s Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims presidential election victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/cameroons-issa-tchiroma-bakary-claims-presidential-election-victory/): Opposition candidate unilaterally declares himself victor, and calls on incumbent 92-year-old Paul Biya to concede.
- [Indonesia’s Subianto Caught On Hot Mic Asking Trump About Meetings With His Son Eric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/indonesias-subianto-caught-on-hot-mic-asking-trump-about-meetings-with-his-son-eric/): At the Gaza summit, Prabowo asked Donald Trump about meeting Eric Trump, sparking buzz amid Trump Organization projects in Indonesia.
- [Trump Calls Canada PM Carney A 'President’, Then Cracks A Joke: 'Didn't Call You A Governor'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-calls-canada-pm-carney-a-president-then-cracks-a-joke-didnt-call-you-a-governor/): US President Donald Trump had threatened at the start of second presidential tenure that he would want to “invade” Canada and make it US’ 51st state.
- [Watch: Trump Shocks Canada PM In Egypt, Calls Carney “President", Jokes ‘At Least I Didn’t Say…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/watch-trump-shocks-canada-pm-in-egypt-calls-carney-president-jokes-at-least-i-didnt-say/): At a world leaders’ summit in Egypt on Oct. 13, Trump mistakenly called Canadian PM Mark Carney “president.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Venezuela to close Norway embassy after opposition leader wins Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/venezuela-to-close-norway-embassy-after-opposition-leader-wins-nobel-prize/): The news comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
- [8 Out Of 10 Stop Menstruating: Inside The Darkest Health Scandal In K-Pop World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/8-out-of-10-stop-menstruating-inside-the-darkest-health-scandal-in-k-pop-world/): Over the past decade, multiple former idols have spoken out about draconian diets, where trainees are expected to eat less than 500 calories a day and weigh themselves publicly.
- [Cape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/cape-verde-clinches-historic-first-qualification-for-fifa-world-cup/): The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
- [US news outlets say they will not agree to Pentagon reporting restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-news-outlets-say-they-will-not-agree-to-pentagon-reporting-restrictions/): Reporters must promise not to publish unauthorised material to obtain press credentials.
- [Why is India prosecuting Muslims who said ‘I love Muhammad’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/why-is-india-prosecuting-muslims-who-said-i-love-muhammad/): More than 2,500 people have been charged as an initial crackdown on the expression has spawned broader protests.
- [In Tit-For-Tat, Here's How China Is Fighting Trade War After Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/in-tit-for-tat-heres-how-china-is-fighting-trade-war-after-trump-threatens-100-tariffs/): China imposes escalating special port fees on US vessels in response to US charges, intensifying the Beijing Washington trade dispute and impacting global supply chains.
- [Erdogan's Advises Italian PM Meloni To 'Quit Smoking' At Gaza Peace Summit, Clip Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/erdogans-advises-italian-pm-meloni-to-quit-smoking-at-gaza-peace-summit-clip-goes-viral-watch/): Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Giorgia Meloni, Emmanuel Macron, and Donald Trump shared viral light moments at the Sharm-al Sheikh peace summit, with Meloni praised for her looks and humor.
- [Intel Failure? Asim Munir Rebukes Top Pakistani Generals Over Afghan Taliban Attacks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/intel-failure-asim-munir-rebukes-top-pakistani-generals-over-afghan-taliban-attacks-exclusive/): Sources say Munir sharply rebuked his top commanders for what he described as a major “intelligence failure” and a “lack of strategic depth” on Pakistan’s western frontier.
- [Gaza Peace Plan: Global Powers Unite Behind Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/gaza-peace-plan-global-powers-unite-behind-ceasefire-deal/): Here’s a summary of the 20-point guideline of the 2025 Gaza Peace Plan, spearheaded by US President Donald Trump.
- [Israel-Hamas War Ends But Humanitarian Crisis Rages. What Next For Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/israel-hamas-war-ends-but-humanitarian-crisis-rages-what-next-for-gaza/): Israeli hostages were freed from Gaza and returned home on Monday. While their release ends the war, challenges remain, including recovering deceased hostages, and delivering aid.
- ['Fight To The End': China Enforces Port Fees For US Ships After Trump's 100% Tariff Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/fight-to-the-end-china-enforces-port-fees-for-us-ships-after-trumps-100-tariff-warning/): China had earlier announced that it would slap the new port fees as a countermeasure to “discriminatory” US port fees, as a trade war brewed between the two countries.
- [Ex-Diplomat Backs MoS' Presence At Egypt Meet, Rebuts Tharoor’s 'Missed Opportunity' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/ex-diplomat-backs-mos-presence-at-egypt-meet-rebuts-tharoors-missed-opportunity-claim/): India sent Kirti Vardhan Singh to the Sharm el-Sheikh Gaza peace summit.
- [Israeli Couple Who Went Viral After Their Abduction Reunites, Shares Emotional Embrace | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/israeli-couple-who-went-viral-after-their-abduction-reunites-shares-emotional-embrace-watch/): Avinatan Or reunited with her girlfriend Noa Argamani after over two years in Hamas captivity. Israel welcomed home 20 freed hostages on Monday.
- [Nepalese Student Bipin Joshi Believed Dead In Hamas Captivity, Hope Fades As All Survivors Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/nepalese-student-bipin-joshi-believed-dead-in-hamas-captivity-hope-fades-as-all-survivors-return/): Nearly two years after his capture by Hamas, Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, once believed to be alive, has been confirmed dead after Hamas announced it had no more living hostages.
- [This Country Has Had Only 2 Presidents In 65 Years, Current One Might Stay On Until He's 99](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/this-country-has-had-only-2-presidents-in-65-years-current-one-might-stay-on-until-hes-99/): The current head of state, 92-year-old Paul Biya, has long held the distinction of being the world’s oldest serving president
- [World’s 10 Most Polluted Cities In 2025: Delhi Ranks Lower Than THIS Indian City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/worlds-10-most-polluted-cities-in-2025-delhi-ranks-lower-than-this-indian-city/): Three Indian capital cities rank among the world’s most polluted cities in 2025. Can you guess them correctly?
- [Shehbaz Sharif In Egypt: Lavish Trump Praise, Then An India Question And An Awkward Reaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/shehbaz-sharif-in-egypt-lavish-trump-praise-then-an-india-question-and-an-awkward-reaction/): At the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s praise for Donald Trump took an awkward turn when Trump asked if India and Pakistan would live nicely together.
- ['Had He Not Intervened...': Shehbaz Sharif Credits Trump For Stopping War With India At Gaza Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/had-he-not-intervened-shehbaz-sharif-credits-trump-for-stopping-war-with-india-at-gaza-summit/): Shehbaz Sharif called Donald Trump a “man of peace” and endorsed his claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt.
- [Did Starlink Aide Global Scams? US Congress Probes Musk’s Satellite Network In Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/did-starlink-aide-global-scams-us-congress-probes-musks-satellite-network-in-myanmar/): An inquiry revealed a sudden surge in Starlink dishes appearing atop scam compounds in Myanmar.
- [Donald Trump Appears To Snub UK PM Starmer At Egypt Summit, Internet Has A Field Day | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/donald-trump-appears-to-snub-uk-pm-starmer-at-egypt-summit-internet-has-a-field-day-watch/): A brief exchange between US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Egypt peace summit has gone viral, with many claiming Trump appeared to snub the UK PM.
- [Afghanistan Denies Visas To Pakistan ISI Chief, Defence Minister Thrice In 3 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/afghanistan-denies-visas-to-pakistan-isi-chief-defence-minister-thrice-in-3-days/): Afghan officials denied entry to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, ISI chief Asim Malik and two senior Pakistani generals thrice in three days.
- ['Good Friend Of Mine': Trump Praises PM Modi At Egypt Summit With Shehbaz Sharif Behind Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/good-friend-of-mine-trump-praises-pm-modi-at-egypt-summit-with-shehbaz-sharif-behind-him/): Donald Trump praised India and PM Modi, calling him a “very good friend” and lauding his leadership, as Shehbaz Sharif credited him for defusing the India-Pakistan conflict.
- [Elon Musk's SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Test Flight, Makes Splashdown In Gulf Of Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/elon-musks-spacex-successfully-launches-starship-test-flight-makes-splashdown-in-gulf-of-mexico/): Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the 11th test flight of its Starship megarocket, which is part of the tech mogul’s ambitious vision to take humans to Mars.
- [LIVE: Trump signs Gaza ceasefire deal with leaders of Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/live-trump-signs-gaza-ceasefire-deal-with-leaders-of-qatar-egypt-turkiye/): Deal comes as families in Israel and Palestine reunite with loved ones freed from captivity in Gaza and Israeli jails.
- [Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga has died aged 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/former-kenyan-pm-raila-odinga-has-died-aged-80/): Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died aged 80, after more than 4 decades in politics.
- [India Eyes Major Defence Export To Brazil With Battle-Tested Akash Missile System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/india-eyes-major-defence-export-to-brazil-with-battle-tested-akash-missile-system/): Sources indicate that both sides have committed to continuing the dialogue, signalling a strong possibility of an accord
- [House filmed floating to sea after Typhoon Halong hits Alaska’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/house-filmed-floating-to-sea-after-typhoon-halong-hits-alaskas-coast/): A home was filmed floating away off Alaska’s coast after Typhoon Halong made landfall, killing one person.
- [Born In Mumbai, Higher Education From St Xavier's: What Is Ashley Tellis's India Link?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/born-in-mumbai-higher-education-from-st-xaviers-what-is-ashley-telliss-india-link/): While US scholar Ashley Tellis is a naturalised American citizen, he has a strong connection with India as he was born in Mumbai into an Indian-Christian family
- [Why has the US arrested Indian-American analyst Ashley Tellis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/why-has-the-us-arrested-indian-american-analyst-ashley-tellis/): US-India relations expert alleged to have retained classified information and met with Chinese officials.
- [How US funding has made Israel’s wars possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/how-us-funding-has-made-israels-wars-possible/): Pressure from the US may have forced Israel into a ceasefire in Gaza, but it was US money that funded that war.
- [‘We don’t want power, we want lights’: Madagascar awaits post-Rajoelina era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/we-dont-want-power-we-want-lights-madagascar-awaits-post-rajoelina-era/): As president flees and army takes control, Gen Z protesters demand water, electricity and a well-functioning country.
- [After ‘military coup’, Madagascar faces uncertain future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/after-military-coup-madagascar-faces-uncertain-future/): Uncertainty looms in Madagascar as military leader Michael Randrianirina is expected to take charge of the country.
- [What do we know about the Trump plan to disarm Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/what-do-we-know-about-the-trump-plan-to-disarm-hamas/): US President Donald Trump says Hamas may need to be disarmed ‘violently’ as part of the Gaza peace plan.
- [Syria seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties, al-Sharaa tells Putin in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/syria-seeks-to-redefine-russia-ties-al-sharaa-tells-putin-in-moscow/): Syria’s interim leader assures the Russian president that his government will honour all past agreements with Moscow.
- [Putin Hails ‘Special’ Russia-Syria Ties in First Meeting With Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/putin-hails-special-russia-syria-ties-in-first-meeting-with-sharaa/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives at the Kremlin for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin hailed decades of “special” ties with Syria, as he welcomed al-Sharaa for their first meeting, a year after Moscow’s close ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 – teams, qualifying, format, draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/all-to-know-about-fifa-world-cup-2026-teams-qualifying-format-draw/): As continental qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 nears its end, the focus is shifting to the tournament itself.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To 48-Hour Border Ceasefire, Says Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/pakistan-afghanistan-agree-to-48-hour-border-ceasefire-says-islamabad/): Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire after deadly cross-border fighting along the Durand Line.
- [Video: Freed Palestinian detainee returns to the ruins of his Gaza home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/video-freed-palestinian-detainee-returns-to-the-ruins-of-his-gaza-home/): After two years in an Israeli jail, Yousef Salem set out on a journey to his house in Gaza.
- [US, China impose port fees: Is a return to all-out trade war imminent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-china-impose-port-fees-is-a-return-to-all-out-trade-war-imminent/): It’s the latest tit-for-tat tariff spat between the two superpowers following a period of calmed tensions.
- [Is your beef linked to Amazon deforestation? A report highlights loopholes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/is-your-beef-linked-to-amazon-deforestation-a-report-highlights-loopholes/): Human Rights Watch found a major international company could be sourcing cattle from ranches linked to deforestation.
- [India Deepens Security Ties With Kyrgyz Republic Ahead Of Critical Central Asia NSA Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/india-deepens-security-ties-with-kyrgyz-republic-ahead-of-critical-central-asia-nsa-meet/): Prior to the main multilateral event, NSA Ajit Doval held a key bilateral meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lt Gen Baktybek Bekbolotov
- ['Endanger Territorial Integrity': China Seizes 60,000 'Problematic' Maps Over Taiwan Depiction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/endanger-territorial-integrity-china-seizes-60000-problematic-maps-over-taiwan-depiction/): China seized 60,000 maps for mislabelling Taiwan and omitting South China Sea islands.
- [Fighting escalates on border between Pakistan and Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/fighting-escalates-on-border-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan/): Dozens of people have been killed and injured in fighting between Pakistan and Afghan forces on the border between Pakis
- [What is nihilistic violent extremism, blamed for most mass shootings in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/what-is-nihilistic-violent-extremism-blamed-for-most-mass-shootings-in-us/): Prosecutors label crimes as ‘nihilistic violent extremism’, while experts caution against oversimplifying motivations.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Out ChatGPT's New Erotic Feature As 'Dangerous'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/vivek-ramaswamy-calls-out-chatgpts-new-erotic-feature-as-dangerous/): Vivek Ramaswamy urged caution in allowing AI to simulate sexual or emotional intimacy, warning that such humanisation of AI could fuel depression and social isolation
- [‘Shehbaz An Insult To People’: Pakistan PM’s Praise For Trump At Gaza Summit Triggers Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/shehbaz-an-insult-to-people-pakistan-pms-praise-for-trump-at-gaza-summit-triggers-backlash/): An X user, voiced similar frustration, writing, “Shehbaz Sharif is an insult to the 240 million people of Pakistan.”
- [‘Even Though Trump Requested…’ Protests as Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/even-though-trump-requested-protests-as-netanyahu-testifies-in-corruption-trial/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at a Tel Aviv court on Oct.15 to continue testifying in his corruption trialAs he testified, two groups of protesters, one opposing and the other supporting him, staged demonstrations outside the court n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Video: Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial as protests held in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/video-netanyahu-testifies-in-corruption-trial-as-protests-held-in-tel-aviv/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court to testify in his corruption trial.
- [Trump’s New Visa Policy: No Social Media Posts On Charlie Kirk's Death Allowed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trumps-new-visa-policy-no-social-media-posts-on-charlie-kirks-death-allowed/): The US State Department revoked visas of six foreigners for social media posts on Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- [Fresh Bloodshed Erupts On Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Amid Deepening Hostilities | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/fresh-bloodshed-erupts-on-pakistan-afghanistan-border-amid-deepening-hostilities-top-points/): The deadly exchanges involved the use of airstrikes, heavy artillery, and small arms, resulting in dozens of casualties, including a significant number of civilians
- [Walk Towards Light Or Into Silence? Study Explores What Happens When You Almost Die](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/walk-towards-light-or-into-silence-study-explores-what-happens-when-you-almost-die/): A study found near-death experiences reshape beliefs and reduce fear of death but often cause relationship issues and isolation.
- [Israeli arson, bulldozers and forced labour in the West Bank’s Tulkarem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/israeli-arson-bulldozers-and-forced-labour-in-the-west-banks-tulkarem/): Israeli violence continues in occupied West Bank where soldiers act with impunity, Palestinians made to work for free.
- [How Israel plans to continue the war without its army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/how-israel-plans-to-continue-the-war-without-its-army/): As tanks withdraw and the bombing slows, Israel extends its war through Palestinian militias turned against their own.
- [Afghan Taliban Launches Drone Strikes On Pakistani Outpost Amid Deadly Clashes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/afghan-taliban-launches-drone-strikes-on-pakistani-outpost-amid-deadly-clashes-video/): The Afghan Taliban released drone strike footage on Pakistani outposts amid deadly border clashes.
- [Brunei’s Prince Mateen, Heir To One Of The World’s Richest Families, Announces Baby On The Way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/bruneis-prince-mateen-heir-to-one-of-the-worlds-richest-families-announces-baby-on-the-way/): Prince Abdul Mateen, son of the Sultan of Brunei, shared a black-and-white photograph that shows him and his wife holding hands on a balcony.
- [India’s Himalayan villages slowly reviving decades after conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/indias-himalayan-villages-slowly-reviving-decades-after-conflict/): People return to Himalayan villages each summer, despite their decline after the 1962 India-China border closure.
- [China Shuts Down Self-Media Accounts For Spreading Misleading Military Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/china-shuts-down-self-media-accounts-for-spreading-misleading-military-content/): Among the accounts shut down were “Your Squad Leader Lai” and “Gan Su Youth,” which posted videos of training and military exercises taken during their service.
- [Casualties Feared As Afghan Forces Destroy Friendship Gate, Pakistan Set To Use Air Power | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/casualties-feared-as-afghan-forces-destroy-friendship-gate-pakistan-set-to-use-air-power-exclusive/): The renewed fighting follows weeks of tension after Islamabad accused the Taliban government in Kabul of harbouring TTP militants
- [Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies of heart attack in India at 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/kenyan-opposition-leader-raila-odinga-dies-of-heart-attack-in-india-at-80/): The former Kenyan PM had collapsed during a morning walk in southern India, where he was receiving medical treatment.
- [Police break up pro-Palestine protests during Italy-Israel qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/police-break-up-pro-palestine-protests-during-italy-israel-qualifier/): Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to break up pro-Palestinian protests at Israel’s World Cup qualifier against
- [One Of Bodies Handed Over By Hamas Does Not Match Any Known Hostage, Says Israel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/one-of-bodies-handed-over-by-hamas-does-not-match-any-known-hostage-says-israel-report/): Post Content
- [Video: Fans celebrate as Qatar qualifies for World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/video-fans-celebrate-as-qatar-qualifies-for-world-cup/): Football fans celebrated in Qatar as the country’s football team qualified for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
- [Dozens killed, injured in new Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/dozens-killed-injured-in-new-pakistan-afghanistan-border-clashes/): Brief flare-up spanned southeastern Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak district and Pakistan’s Chaman district.
- [Protesters in Italy demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/protesters-in-italy-demand-israel-boycott-before-world-cup-qualifier/): Italy beat Israel 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier as protests and heavy security surrounded the match in Udine.
- [How successful is Ukraine’s ‘gas war’ against Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/how-successful-is-ukraines-gas-war-against-russia/): Kyiv’s drone campaign against energy infrastructure has caused damage and shortages, in areas including annexed Crimea.
- [‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/surveillance-pricing-why-you-might-be-paying-more-than-your-neighbour/): Are retailers using AI to access customers’ personal data and set higher prices for those they think will pay more?
- [Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/far-right-us-influencer-candace-owens-loses-legal-fight-to-enter-australia/): Australian minister cited US influencer’s public comments downplaying the Holocaust and making Islamophobic remarks.
- [Timelapse video shows Indonesian volcano erupting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/timelapse-video-shows-indonesian-volcano-erupting/): Timelapse video from Indonesia shows Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupting on Flores island.
- [New UK Visa Rule: From 2026, You'll Have To Clear This Tough Test First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/new-uk-visa-rule-from-2026-youll-have-to-clear-this-tough-test-first/): The test will assess the applicant’s speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English and will now require a B2 level proficiency
- ['His Mission Did Not Die': Erika Kirk Accepts 'Medal Of Freedom' For Late Husband Charlie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/his-mission-did-not-die-erika-kirk-accepts-medal-of-freedom-for-late-husband-charlie/): Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month. His widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the honour.
- [Pakistan Afghanistan Border Clashes LIVE: 4 Dead As Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan's Spin Boldak, Taliban Claims 12 Civilians Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/pakistan-afghanistan-border-clashes-live-4-dead-as-pakistani-airstrikes-hit-afghanistans-spin-boldak-taliban-claims-12-civilians-killed/): Pakistan Afghanistan Clashes LIVE: Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan intensified since last week when the Taliban govt accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul.
- [US, UK sanction huge Southeast Asian crypto scam network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-uk-sanction-huge-southeast-asian-crypto-scam-network/): Crackdown targets entities and individuals linked to Prince Group network that used trafficked workers for global fraud.
- [Pakistani Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan's Spin Buldak Near Chaman Border Crossing Amid Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/pakistani-airstrikes-hit-afghanistans-spin-buldak-near-chaman-border-crossing-amid-clashes/): Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Spin Buldak city near the Chaman border after clashes erupted between the two countries on October 11.
- [China’s New Aircraft Carrier May Feature Advanced EMALS Technology, Rivaling U.S. Navy | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/chinas-new-aircraft-carrier-may-feature-advanced-emals-technology-rivaling-u-s-navy-trump-4k/): China is rapidly advancing its naval capabilities with its latest aircraft carrier potentially equipped with Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) technology, a cutting-edge feature that currently powers the U.S. Navy’s most advanced carriers. Satellite images reveal the hull forming at Dalian Shipyard, signaling Beijing’s serious ambition to challenge U.S. naval dominance. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [6 Pakistani Soldiers Killed As Islamabad Faces Twin Challenge From Afghan Taliban, TTP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/6-pakistani-soldiers-killed-as-islamabad-faces-twin-challenge-from-afghan-taliban-ttp/): Heavy artillery exchange and precision strikes by Taliban have caused significant damage to Pakistan’s forward positions and communication systems along Chaman-Spin Boldak border.
- [Recession Without A Crash: Why The Global Economy Is Slowing Quietly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/recession-without-a-crash-why-the-global-economy-is-slowing-quietly/): Jobs are the heartbeat of every slowdown. When production cools, companies first stop hiring. Next come the subtle cuts – shorter hours, contract renewals delayed, benefits trimmed
- [BREAKING: Middle East Tensions Surge After Hamas Returns Four Deceased Hostages | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/breaking-middle-east-tensions-surge-after-hamas-returns-four-deceased-hostages-israel-4k/): Middle East tensions have escalated once again as Hamas has returned the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages, sparking international outrage and grief. The latest development comes amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire and secure the release of all hostages still in captivity. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Endorses Argentine Candidate Milei But Threatens Aid Suspension if Lost | Top World News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-endorses-argentine-candidate-milei-but-threatens-aid-suspension-if-lost-top-world-news-4k/): President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Argentine candidate Javier Milei ahead of the crucial midterm elections. In a powerful statement, Trump warned that if Milei does not win, the United States could reconsider its financial aid to Argentina. This bold ultimatum underscores the high stakes in Argentina’s political landscape and signals strong U.S. involvement in […]
- [Trump Warns Of Stopping Cooking Oil Purchases From China Amid Tensions | US-China | Xi Jinping | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-warns-of-stopping-cooking-oil-purchases-from-china-amid-tensions-us-china-xi-jinping-4k/): President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to China, threatening to halt the import of cooking oil amid escalating tensions between the two superpowers. This latest move targets key economic ties and signals a hardening stance against Xi Jinping’s administration. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Border Tensions Soar: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Accuses Afghanistan Of Harboring Terrorists | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/border-tensions-soar-pakistans-defence-minister-accuses-afghanistan-of-harboring-terrorists-4k/): Tensions escalate sharply on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border following a deadly clash that left at least 23 Pakistani troops dead and many others injured. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly denied any ties with Afghanistan amid accusations of an ‘unprovoked’ attack by Afghan forces. He emphasized that Pakistan’s recent strikes targeted terrorist hideouts, specifically those […]
- [IMF Praises India’s Growth Story While Pakistan Seeks Yet Another Loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/imf-praises-indias-growth-story-while-pakistan-seeks-yet-another-loan/): For India, the IMF has become a global amplifier of credibility. For Pakistan, it remains a lifeline of last resort.
- [Superwood: Scientists Create New Wood 10x Stronger Than Steel And 6x Lighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/superwood-scientists-create-new-wood-10x-stronger-than-steel-and-6x-lighter/): American scientists unveil ‘Superwood’ — 10x stronger and 6x lighter than steel. Could this eco-friendly material change the future of construction?
- [England qualify for 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo sets record as Portugal held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/england-qualify-for-2026-world-cup-ronaldo-sets-record-as-portugal-held/): The Three Lions become the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while Portugal draw with Hungary.
- [Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sends volcanic ash 10km high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/indonesias-mount-lewotobi-laki-laki-erupts-sends-volcanic-ash-10km-high/): Authorities warn locals and tourists to stay at least 6km away from the site of the volcano.
- [US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid social media crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-revokes-six-visas-over-charlie-kirk-death-amid-social-media-crackdown/): The State Department says the US has ‘no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans’.
- ['Love Was Never About...': Ex-Wife Sophie Gregoire Amid Justin Trudeau-Katy Perry Dating Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/love-was-never-about-ex-wife-sophie-gregoire-amid-justin-trudeau-katy-perry-dating-rumours/): Sophie Gregoire Trudeau shared a Instagram video on love, loss, and the importance of presence, amid her ex-husband Justin Trudeau’s alleged connection with pop star Katy Perry.
- [President Zelenskyy removes Ukrainian citizenship of Odesa city’s mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/president-zelenskyy-removes-ukrainian-citizenship-of-odesa-citys-mayor/): Gennadiy Trukhanov is alleged to have Russian citizenship, which is prohibited in Ukraine.
- [Trump threatens to cut ‘Democrat’ programmes, extends funding to military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-threatens-to-cut-democrat-programmes-extends-funding-to-military/): The White House says it will release a list of programmes to axe on Friday after cutting 4,200 positions last week.
- [‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red lines with Afghan Taliban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/new-normal-is-pakistan-trying-to-set-new-red-lines-with-afghan-taliban/): Amid growing clashes with the Taliban, Pakistan’s moves mirror, ironically, an approach it has decried in the past.
- [Pakistani Troops, Taliban Engage In Fresh Border Clashes In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/pakistani-troops-taliban-engage-in-fresh-border-clashes-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops.
- [Who Is Ashley Tellis, Indian-Origin US Expert Arrested For Chinese Links, Hoarding Secret Files?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/who-is-ashley-tellis-indian-origin-us-expert-arrested-for-chinese-links-hoarding-secret-files/): Dinners between Tellis & Chinese government representatives in 2023 and 2022 have been flagged, with reports of discussions about China-Iran relations & technological developments
- ['Road To This Deal Was Not Easy': Biden And Clinton Hail Trump’s Role In Gaza Peace Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/road-to-this-deal-was-not-easy-biden-and-clinton-hail-trumps-role-in-gaza-peace-agreement/): Reacting to the remarks, Trump said that Clinton’s post was “very nice, actually,” adding that he “always got along with him”.
- [Hamas Hands Over 4 More Hostage Bodies As Israel Threatens Aid Cut, Trump Warns Them To Disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/hamas-hands-over-4-more-hostage-bodies-as-israel-threatens-aid-cut-trump-warns-them-to-disarm/): The development came after Israel threatened to reduce humanitarian aid into Gaza and US President Donald Trump warned of possible violence if the group does not disarm.
- ['Considering Ending Cooking Oil Trade': Trump Slams China's Halt Of American Soybean Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/considering-ending-cooking-oil-trade-trump-slams-chinas-halt-of-american-soybean-purchases/): Donald Trump said Washington may end certain trade ties with China, including cooking oil imports, in retaliation for Beijing reducing US soybean purchases.
- [Trump Aide Bessent Calls India ‘Ally’ As US Seeks Support Against China’s Rare Earth Restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-aide-bessent-calls-india-ally-as-us-seeks-support-against-chinas-rare-earth-restrictions/): While the US calls India an essential partner in securing strategic resources, steep American tariffs on Indian goods remain in place.
- [Indian-Origin US Defence Strategist Ashley Tellis Arrested Over Links To China, Classified Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/indian-origin-us-defence-strategist-ashley-tellis-arrested-over-links-to-china-classified-files/): Post Content
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1329/): Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [LIVE: Israel restricts aid into Gaza; Hamas releases bodies of 4 captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/live-israel-restricts-aid-into-gaza-hamas-releases-bodies-of-4-captives/): Handover comes as Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, ‘perhaps violently’.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: The best pictures from the latest qualified teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/fifa-world-cup-2026-the-best-pictures-from-the-latest-qualified-teams/): The latest round of qualifiers around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen the number of entrants rise to 28.
- [Trump Expresses 'Disappointment' With Putin For Not Ending Russia-Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-expresses-disappointment-with-putin-for-not-ending-russia-ukraine-war/): After his successful mediation of the Gaza peace deal, Trump has turned his attention to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, saying he plans to broker a peace agreement
- [South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/south-africa-says-icj-genocide-case-will-continue-despite-gaza-ceasefire/): President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard.
- [US, China roll out port fees, threatening more trade turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-china-roll-out-port-fees-threatening-more-trade-turmoil/): Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk ‘distorting global freight flows’ for goods including petrol, toys.
- [Who are the latest teams to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/who-are-the-latest-teams-to-qualify-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Full list of teams in the World Cup and those knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.
- [WHO Issues Global Alert Over Contaminated Indian Cough Syrups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/who-issues-global-alert-over-contaminated-indian-cough-syrups/): The WHO has called for vigilance across all countries, especially concerning informal and unregulated supply chains, where these products could still circulate undetected
- [Madagascar Military Takes Over Government After President Impeached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/madagascar-military-takes-over-government-after-president-impeached/): Colonel Randrianirina’s elite military seized power in Madagascar after President Rajoelina fled Gen Z protests, dissolving institutions and promising elections.
- [‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/not-going-to-waste-our-time-trump-hinges-us-aid-to-argentina-on-election/): The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei’s coalition.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/syrias-al-sharaa-to-meet-russias-putin-in-moscow-on-wednesday/): The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime.
- [How will Donald Trump enforce his plan for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/how-will-donald-trump-enforce-his-plan-for-gaza/): The US President has urged leaders in the Middle East to move past conflict.
- [US President Trump Posthumously Awards Medal of Freedom To Activist Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-president-trump-posthumously-awards-medal-of-freedom-to-activist-charlie-kirk/): Donald Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Erika Kirk accepted the honour.
- [Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/israel-confirms-transfer-of-4-more-bodies-from-gaza/): Four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza have been handed over to the International Red Cross.
- [Trump warns Hamas will be disarmed ‘quickly and perhaps violently’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-warns-hamas-will-be-disarmed-quickly-and-perhaps-violently/): President Donald Trump said that Hamas “is going to disarm” but if they don’t the US would act to disarm them.
- [Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-administration-carries-out-lethal-strike-in-caribbean-killing-six/): Tuesday’s strike is the fifth known US attack on a vessel off the Venezuelan coast, bringing the total death toll to 27.
- [Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/israel-imposes-new-gaza-aid-restrictions-keeps-rafah-crossing-closed/): Israeli forces kill several Palestinians in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes under growing strain.
- [Hamas Must Disarm Or We Will Disarm Them Forcibly, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/hamas-must-disarm-or-we-will-disarm-them-forcibly-says-trump/): Trump said that Hamas will be forced to disarm if they do not disarm on their own and it should take place in a “reasonable period of time”.
- [US Strikes Another Boat Allegedly Carrying Drugs Near Venezuela, 6 Killed: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-strikes-another-boat-allegedly-carrying-drugs-near-venezuela-6-killed-trump/): President Trump ordered a lethal strike on a drug trafficking vessel off Venezuela, killing six. The US claims the boat was linked to a Designated Terrorist Organization.
- ['BRICS Was An Attack On Dollar': Trump Justifies Imposition Of Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/brics-was-an-attack-on-dollar-trump-justifies-imposition-of-tariffs/): Trump criticised BRICS as an attack on the dollar, announced tariffs on BRICS nations, targeted China over soybeans, and called ABC fake news during talks with Javier Milei.
- ["They Know I'm Not Playing Games" Trump Warns Hamas It Better Disarm, "Or Else..." | Gaza | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/they-know-im-not-playing-games-trump-warns-hamas-it-better-disarm-or-else-gaza-4k/): President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas leadership that he is “not playing games,” saying the terrorist group has to disarm itself or the US will do it for them. “They’re going to disarm, because they said they were going to disarm,” Trump said. “And if they don’t disarm, we will disarm them.” […]
- [Turkiye dispatches ship with 900 tonnes of food for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/turkiye-dispatches-ship-with-900-tonnes-of-food-for-gaza/): Under the new ceasefire, the Turkish ship, the Akdeniz, is sailing to Egypt’s El-Arish port with food supplies for Gaza.
- [Qatar beats UAE to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/qatar-beats-uae-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.
- [Trump must be an honest broker in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/trump-must-be-an-honest-broker-in-gaza/): Political analyst Sarah Eltantawi says ceasefire in Gaza is a result of public pressure and Trump should recognise that.
- [Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/osimhen-hat-trick-sends-nigeria-to-playoffs-as-south-africa-reach-world-cup/): South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.
- [Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/dozens-hospitalised-in-tunisias-gabes-amid-environmental-crisis/): Local official says more than 120 people hospitalised in the city amid surge in reported cases of respiratory problems.
- [US Top Court Rejects Right-Wing Commentator's Plea To Overturn $1.4 Billion Sandy Hook Judgment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/us-top-court-rejects-right-wing-commentators-plea-to-overturn-1-4-billion-sandy-hook-judgment/): The US Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones’s appeal to overturn a 1.5 billion defamation judgment for Sandy Hook hoax claims, forcing him to sell Infowars despite his objections.
- [Palestinians see ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages as demolitions return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/14/palestinians-see-new-nakba-in-west-bank-villages-as-demolitions-return/): Israeli forces have carried out multiple demolitions in the West Bank’s Khallet al-Daba in 2025.
- [UN urges ‘lasting’ ceasefire after Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/un-urges-lasting-ceasefire-after-pakistan-afghanistan-clashes-kill-dozens/): Fragile ceasefire continues to hold despite clashes that killed dozens on both sides before the truce took effect.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Russia focuses on Donetsk offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/ukraines-zelenskyy-to-meet-trump-as-russia-focuses-on-donetsk-offensive/): Ukraine’s leader, who is seeking US-made Tomahawks, says Russia has launched a new wave of ‘air terror’.
- [Video: Palestinian American bids to be US’s first Muslim governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/video-palestinian-american-bids-to-be-uss-first-muslim-governor/): Palestinian American Ruwa Romman is running for Governor of Georgia, vying to be the first Muslim with such position.
- [Israel’s exploding robots still terrorise Gaza neighbourhoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/israels-exploding-robots-still-terrorise-gaza-neighbourhoods/): Israeli forces are erasing entire Gaza neighbourhoods by deploying remotely controlled explosives.
- [EU discusses ‘drone wall’ to protect airspace from Russian violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/eu-discusses-drone-wall-to-protect-airspace-from-russian-violations/): The proposal is one of several flagship EU projects to prepare the bloc for a potential attack from Moscow.
- [Hackers breach US airport PA system with pro-Palestine message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/hackers-breach-us-airport-pa-system-with-pro-palestine-message/): Hackers took over the PA system at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania.
- [French PM Lecornu survives no-confidence parliament vote, now eyes budget](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/french-pm-lecornu-survives-no-confidence-parliament-vote-now-eyes-budget/): The two motions were tabled by the far-right National Rally and far-left France Unbowed parties.
- [Is loneliness the new global pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/is-loneliness-the-new-global-pandemic/): We look at loneliness in the digital world, where everyone is connected but no one is connecting.
- [Can Trump force India to give up buying Russian oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/can-trump-force-india-to-give-up-buying-russian-oil/): Donald Trump claims that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop relying on Russian energy.
- [On World Food Day, Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/on-world-food-day-israel-continues-to-restrict-aid-into-gaza/): Two million people continue to face hunger and thirst, while more than 460 Palestinians have died from starvation.
- [One Accepted, One Refused: The Story Of The Most Controversial Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/one-accepted-one-refused-the-story-of-the-most-controversial-nobel-peace-prize/): The only Nobel Peace Prize ever refused, and the one that Henry Kissinger couldn’t return. Here’s the story behind the 1973 award
- ['No Phone Call Between PM Modi, Trump Yesterday': MEA Reacts To US President's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/no-phone-call-between-pm-modi-trump-yesterday-mea-reacts-to-us-presidents-claim/): MEA denies any phone call between PM Modi and Trump about India stopping Russian oil purchases, countering Trump’s claim made in Washington
- [Trump approves CIA operations in Venezuela: What we know, and what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-approves-cia-operations-in-venezuela-what-we-know-and-whats-next/): Trump confirmed he has green-lit CIA covert operations in Venezuela, and that ground attacks might be next.
- [How Trump got his Nobel Peace Prize after all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/how-trump-got-his-nobel-peace-prize-after-all/): The Nobel given to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was really a prize for Donald Trump.
- [Which countries owe the IMF the most money in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/which-countries-owe-the-imf-the-most-money-in-2025/): From Argentina to Egypt, at least 86 countries collectively owe the International Monetary Fund more than $162bn.
- [Several killed, injured in bus explosion near Syria’s Deir Az Zor: State TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/several-killed-injured-in-bus-explosion-near-syrias-deir-az-zor-state-tv/): Bus belonging to the Syrian Energy Ministry was attacked, killing four people and injuring nine.
- [The megadonor hypocrisy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/the-megadonor-hypocrisy/): We compare and contrast Trump’s 2015 attack on Marco Rubio over donor ties with his own close ties to the same family.
- ['We Will Take Firm Countermeasures': China Warns US Over Russia Oil Sanctions Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/we-will-take-firm-countermeasures-china-warns-us-over-russia-oil-sanctions-threats/): Beijing’s warning came a day after US President Donald Trump said PM Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia
- [Maduro Condemns “CIA Coups d’Etat,” Orders Military Exercises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/maduro-condemns-cia-coups-detat-orders-military-exercises/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemned “coups d’etat orchestrated by the CIA,” linking them to historical Latin American violence. His remarks follow US President Donald Trump’s claim of authorizing covert CIA action. Maduro ordered “Independencia 200” military exercises, with army tanks deployed near Caracas, emphasizing Latin America’s rejection of foreign interference and warning against continued US […]
- [Tanks Speed Through Afghan Streets In Viral Video, Taliban Says Captured From Pakistani Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/tanks-speed-through-afghan-streets-in-viral-video-taliban-says-captured-from-pakistani-forces/): Around 20 civilians were killed and nearly 170 wounded on Wednesday, according to Spin Boldak’s information department spokesman Mohammad Haqmal.
- [Gaza’s ailing children ‘desperately waiting for help’ despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/gazas-ailing-children-desperately-waiting-for-help-despite-ceasefire/): Continued Israeli restrictions still choking the flow of aid especially to the neediest patients in hospitals in Gaza.
- [Who pays to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s devastating war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/who-pays-to-rebuild-gaza-after-israels-devastating-war/): The United Nations estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild Gaza.
- [Analysis: Why Pakistan and the Taliban won’t find it easy to patch up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/analysis-why-pakistan-and-the-taliban-wont-find-it-easy-to-patch-up/): Despite the challenges to peace, both know they will hurt from continued hostilities – and need a path to peace.
- [Malnourished kids in Gaza face lifelong “range of effects”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/malnourished-kids-in-gaza-face-lifelong-range-of-effects/): Kirk Prichard on the long-term effects of severe malnourishment on Palestinian children and mothers in Gaza.
- [Insurrection Act: What is it, and does US president have plenary authority?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/insurrection-act-what-is-it-and-does-us-president-have-plenary-authority/): Trump considers deploying military domestically using Insurrection Act amid debates on legal terms and implications.
- [Indonesia and Kluivert part ways after FIFA World Cup 2026 miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/indonesia-and-kluivert-part-ways-after-fifa-world-cup-2026-miss/): Indonesia appointed Patrick Kluivert in January on a two-year deal to boost hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup.
- [Madagascar’s new army ruler to be sworn in as Rajoelina confirms departure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/madagascars-new-army-ruler-to-be-sworn-in-as-rajoelina-confirms-departure/): Military leader to take his oath as president on Friday as African Union calls for the restoration of civilian rule.
- [Thousands protest in Tunisia over pollution from phosphate plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/thousands-protest-in-tunisia-over-pollution-from-phosphate-plant/): Thousands in southern Tunisia rally to shut a state phosphate plant blamed for cancer, illness, and mass poisoning.
- [Trump Spoiled India Ties Due To Ego, His Son Received Pakistani Money: Former US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-spoiled-india-ties-due-to-ego-his-son-received-pakistani-money-former-us-envoy/): Rahm Emanuel, weighing a presidential bid of his own, said that US President Donald Trump spoiled US-India ties because PM Modi did not back him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Trump Claims Modi Has Agreed to Stop Buying Russian Oil in Big Blow to Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-claims-modi-has-agreed-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-in-big-blow-to-putin/): US President Trump claimed that Indian PM Narendra Modi assured him India will soon stop buying Russian oil. Russia’s main oil customers include China, India, and Turkey. While Trump has tried to use India’s Russian oil purchases in his trade strategy, India has resisted so far. An Indian government spokesperson said discussions with the US […]
- [‘Firepower, That’s What’s Coming’: Hegseth Warns Putin, Signals More Weapons For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/firepower-thats-whats-coming-hegseth-warns-putin-signals-more-weapons-for-ukraine/): United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Russia’s Putin that US and NATO would “impose costs on Russia” for its war on Ukraine.
- [Senate Will Allow Trump To Impose 500% Tariffs On China: US Treasury Secy Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/senate-will-allow-trump-to-impose-500-tariffs-on-china-us-treasury-secy-bessent/): US Senate may let Donald Trump impose 500 percent tariffs on China over Russian oil trade, as Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer discuss US-China tensions.
- [Italian Model Stabbed To Death By Boyfriend After Heated Argument](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/italian-model-stabbed-to-death-by-boyfriend-after-heated-argument/): According to police, neighbours heard screams and cries for help before alerting authorities, who found the 29-year-old model dead in her home
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,330](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1330/): Here are the key events from day 1,330 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Explosions hit Ecuador, local criminal gang and ex-FARC dissidents blamed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/explosions-hit-ecuador-local-criminal-gang-and-ex-farc-dissidents-blamed/): The bridge explosions occur just hours after a car bomb went off outside a shopping mall in Guayaquil.
- [A week after the floods, central Mexico still reels from the devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/a-week-after-the-floods-central-mexico-still-reels-from-the-devastation/): At least 66 lives lost, 75 missing, as torrential rains submerge towns, leaving residents desperate for aid, recovery.
- [Climate study finds overheating world will add 57 superhot days a year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/climate-study-finds-overheating-world-will-add-57-superhot-days-a-year/): The report also says 10 small, ocean-dependent nations will experience the biggest increase in dangerous heat days.
- [Trump acknowledges challenges of finding Gaza captives’ bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-acknowledges-challenges-of-finding-gaza-captives-bodies/): US President appeared to acknowledge Hamas’s struggle to recover Israeli captives’ bodies from beneath Gaza’s ruins.
- ['Russian Oil Important For Indian Economy': Moscow On Trump’s Claim, Says 'Ties Built On Trust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/russian-oil-important-for-indian-economy-moscow-on-trumps-claim-says-ties-built-on-trust/): “Our cooperation is very much in tune with those interests,” Alipov said, adding that Moscow’s supply of oil is beneficial for the Indian economy.
- ['US Has Expressed Interest...': India Says It's In Talks With Trump Admin To Deepen Energy Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/us-has-expressed-interest-india-says-its-in-talks-with-trump-admin-to-deepen-energy-ties/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi has been steadily expanding its energy procurement from the United States over the past decade.
- [Gaza Rubble Enough To Build 13 Giza Pyramids: What Will It Take To Rebuild The War-Torn Strip?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/gaza-rubble-enough-to-build-13-giza-pyramids-what-will-it-take-to-rebuild-the-war-torn-strip/): The UN estimates that the amount of rubble in Gaza could build 13 Giza pyramids. As a fragile ceasefire holds, focus shifts to the immense task of rebuilding the devastated enclave
- [Greta Thunberg Says Israeli Guards Tied Her Up, Took Selfies, Wrote ‘Wh**re’ On Her Luggage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/greta-thunberg-says-israeli-guards-tied-her-up-took-selfies-wrote-whre-on-her-luggage/): The Swedish climate and political activist was leading flotillas which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians under blockade in Gaza.
- [Afghanistan, Pakistan enter 48-hour truce after deadly border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/afghanistan-pakistan-enter-48-hour-truce-after-deadly-border-clashes/): Kabul orders its army to honour the two-day ceasefire, warning it will respond if Pakistan violates the agreement.
- [US media return Pentagon passes, giving up access after new rules kick in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/us-media-return-pentagon-passes-giving-up-access-after-new-rules-kick-in/): Reporters from more than 30 news outlets have vacated the Pentagon, refusing to comply with new reporting restrictions.
- [Ariarne Titmus, Olympic gold medallist, retires from swimming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/ariarne-titmus-olympic-gold-medallist-retires-from-swimming/): Titmus, famous for beating US swim star Katie Ledecky at the Paris Games, was expected to compete in the 2028 Olympics.
- ['Priority Is To Safeguard Indian Consumers': Govt Reacts After Trump's Russian Oil Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/priority-is-to-safeguard-indian-consumers-govt-reacts-after-trumps-russian-oil-claim/): India clarified its stand on Russian oil purchase following Trump’s statement, stating that “New Delhi’s consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer”. 
- [Better Represent Us, Not Them, Donald Trump Tells US Ambassador To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/better-represent-us-not-them-donald-trump-tells-us-ambassador-to-india/): Trump nominated Sergio Gor as India’s next ambassador and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs in August this year
- [Pakistan Strikes Kill 27 Civilians In Kabul, Kandahar; Afghan Refugees In Islamabad Suffer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/pakistan-strikes-kill-27-civilians-in-kabul-kandahar-afghan-refugees-in-islamabad-suffer/): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the escalating violence and urged Pakistan to immediately cease targeting civilian areas.
- [Taliban Parades Trousers And Rifles Of Captured Pakistani Soldiers In Afghan Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/taliban-parades-trousers-and-rifles-of-captured-pakistani-soldiers-in-afghan-cities/): Videos going viral on social media show Taliban-affiliated militiamen parading pants and rifles of captured Pakistani soldiers.
- [US Not So United? Journalists Vacate Pentagon Workspace Amid ‘Sign or Leave’ Ultimatum | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/us-not-so-united-journalists-vacate-pentagon-workspace-amid-sign-or-leave-ultimatum-4k/): Several journalists have been forced to vacate their Pentagon workspace after being presented with an ultimatum: “Sign or leave.” This stark choice has sparked concerns about press freedom and transparency at one of the most critical government institutions. The directive has raised questions about the Pentagon’s relationship with the media and the limits being placed […]
- [US News: Voting Rights Act Faces New Scrutiny from Supreme Court's Conservative Majority | Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/us-news-voting-rights-act-faces-new-scrutiny-from-supreme-courts-conservative-majority-trump-4k/): The Voting Rights Act—a cornerstone of American democracy—is once again in the crosshairs of the U.S. Supreme Court. With a strong conservative majority on the bench, the nation’s highest court is signaling an openness to weaken key protections that have long shielded minority voters from discriminatory election laws. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Confirms CIA Ops In Venezuela As US Strikes Kill 27 At Sea: Are These Attacks Legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-confirms-cia-ops-in-venezuela-as-us-strikes-kill-27-at-sea-are-these-attacks-legal/): As Trump confirms CIA covert action inside Venezuela and defends deadly maritime strikes, questions mount over what the law permits and what it doesn’t
- [BREAKING: Mass Layoffs Canceled! Trump’s Federal Job Cuts CRUSHED in Court Ruling | US News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/breaking-mass-layoffs-canceled-trumps-federal-job-cuts-crushed-in-court-ruling-us-news-4k/): A federal judge has officially halted the mass layoffs of federal workers, dealing a massive blow to a Trump-backed plan to slash the size of the U.S. government workforce. The ruling, which comes after weeks of legal wrangling, is being hailed as a major victory for unions, public employees, and defenders of federal institutions. n18oc_world […]
- [UK Slaps Sanctions On India’s Nayara Energy In Fresh Crackdown On Russian Crude Oil Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/uk-slaps-sanctions-on-indias-nayara-energy-in-fresh-crackdown-on-russian-crude-oil-trade/): The UK imposed its toughest sanctions yet on Russia’s oil sector, targeting Nayara Energy, Rosneft, Lukoil among others.
- [Hackers Hijack Airport Loudspeakers In US, Canada, Play Pro-Hamas Messages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/hackers-hijack-airport-loudspeakers-in-us-canada-play-pro-hamas-messages/): Harrisburg and Kelowna airports faced cyberattacks as pro-Hamas messages and insults to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu disrupted terminals.
- [Donald Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil, But Data Tells A Different Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/donald-trump-claims-india-will-stop-buying-russian-oil-but-data-tells-a-different-story/): India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in September, behind China—puncturing holes in Trump’s claims
- [YouTube says it has restored service after global streaming disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/youtube-says-it-has-restored-service-after-global-streaming-disruptions/): YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes.
- [BREAKING: Pete Hegseth’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing Mid-Flight | US News | Trump 2025 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/breaking-pete-hegseths-plane-makes-emergency-landing-mid-flight-us-news-trump-2025-4k/): Pete Hegseth experienced a mid-air emergency, forcing his plane to make an unscheduled emergency landing. The incident occurred during a routine domestic flight, according to initial reports.Authorities have confirmed that all passengers, including Hegseth, are safe and there were no injuries. The cause of the emergency landing is still under investigation, with mechanical failure being […]
- [India Paying For Russian Oil In Chinese Yuan, But Percentage Still Small: Russia Deputy PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/india-paying-for-russian-oil-in-chinese-yuan-but-percentage-still-small-russia-deputy-pm/): The move shows BRICS strategy to de-dollarise its international trade following Western sanctions.
- [YouTube Crashes For Thousands Worldwide, Sparks Meme Fest Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/youtube-crashes-for-thousands-worldwide-sparks-meme-fest-online/): YouTube faced a major outage affecting over 321,990 users globally, especially in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the UK. TeamYouTube confirmed the issue is now fixed.
- [Trump ‘A Go’ For Meeting With Xi, Says Scott Bessent Amid US-China Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-a-go-for-meeting-with-xi-says-scott-bessent-amid-us-china-trade-war/): Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington’s approach under Trump was not to pursue confrontation but rather a recalibration of trade relations.
- [Trump Authorises Covert CIA Action In Venezuela, Raises Pressure On President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-authorises-covert-cia-action-in-venezuela-raises-pressure-on-president-maduro/): Trump confirmed action against Venezuela during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
- [Indian-Origin Strategic Expert Ashley Tellis Denies Charges Over Secret Files, Chinese Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/indian-origin-strategic-expert-ashley-tellis-denies-charges-over-secret-files-chinese-links/): Deborah Curtis and John Nassikas, Tellis’ lawyers, said that Ashley Tellis, 64, who held senior positions under previous administrations is a ‘widely respected scholar’.
- [Plane Carrying US Defence Secretary Makes Emergency Landing In UK Due To Windshield Crack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/plane-carrying-us-defence-secretary-makes-emergency-landing-in-uk-due-to-windshield-crack/): A plane with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made an emergency landing in the UK due to a windshield crack. Pentagon confirmed all safe.
- ['Sponsored From Delhi’: Pakistan Accuses Afghanistan Of Fighting 'India's Proxy War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/sponsored-from-delhi-pakistan-accuses-afghanistan-of-fighting-indias-proxy-war/): Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that India is sponsoring the decisions of Afghanistan after cross-border clashes saw the deaths of at least 58 Pakistani soldiers.
- [LIVE: Gaza ceasefire fears as Israel demands return of all captives’ bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/live-gaza-ceasefire-fears-as-israel-demands-return-of-all-captives-bodies/): Israel continues to restrict aid entering Gaza says Hamas has not met its end of deal to release all bodies of captives.
- [Trump Repeats '7 Aircraft Destroyed' Claim', Says Pak PM Praised Him For Saving 'Millions Of Lives'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-repeats-7-aircraft-destroyed-claim-says-pak-pm-praised-him-for-saving-millions-of-lives/): Trump claimed he averted nuclear war between India and Pakistan, citing praise from Shehbaz Sharif, while India denied US mediation during Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.
- [PM Modi Has Agreed To Stop Buying Oil From Russia, Claims Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/pm-modi-has-agreed-to-stop-buying-oil-from-russia-claims-trump/): Trump claimed Narendra Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil, calling it a big step. India has not responded and remains the second-largest buyer
- [What’s next for released Palestinian prisoners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/whats-next-for-released-palestinian-prisoners/): Thousands of Palestinian prisoners describe systematic torture in Israeli jails.
- [Trump appears to confirm report he authorised CIA operations in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-appears-to-confirm-report-he-authorised-cia-operations-in-venezuela/): US president has taken a series of escalatory steps that appear aimed at toppling the Venezuelan government.
- [AU suspends Madagascar as military leader to be sworn in as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/au-suspends-madagascar-as-military-leader-to-be-sworn-in-as-president/): Colonel Randrianirina set to assume presidency in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina removed.
- [Trump says Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/trump-says-modi-has-assured-him-india-will-not-buy-russian-oil/): Trump has recently targeted India for its Russian oil purchases, imposing tariffs on Indian exports to the US.
- [Gaza medics find signs of torture on Palestinian bodies returned by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/gaza-medics-find-signs-of-torture-on-palestinian-bodies-returned-by-israel/): Health officials in Gaza say many of the 90 returned bodies bore marks of violence and possible executions.
- [What Jared Kushner’s Middle East diplomacy means for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/what-jared-kushners-middle-east-diplomacy-means-for-gaza/): Jared Kushner, billionaire real-estate scion and son-in-law to the US President, is shaping the future of Gaza.
- [Bank of America, Bank of New York sued for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/bank-of-america-bank-of-new-york-sued-for-alleged-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein/): A woman who claims she was abused by Epstein alleges the banks were used to send payments for sex-trafficking victims.
- [Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/canada-threatens-stellantis-with-legal-action-over-moving-production-to-us/): Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.
- ["Will Be Strongly Recommending" Trump Floats San Francisco as Next Target for Crime Crackdown | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/will-be-strongly-recommending-trump-floats-san-francisco-as-next-target-for-crime-crackdown-4k/): President Donald Trump said his administration would look to San Francisco as the next target of his federal crime crackdown, which has been mostly directed at Democrat-run cities. “I’m going to be strongly recommending at the request of government officials, which is always nice, that you start looking at San Francisco,” Trump said during a […]
- [US Judge Halts Trump's Planned Layoffs Of Federal Workers Amid Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-judge-halts-trumps-planned-layoffs-of-federal-workers-amid-government-shutdown/): Judge Susan Illston blocked Trump’s layoffs of 4,100 federal workers, calling them unlawful and politically motivated against Democrat-backed agencies.
- [UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/un-calls-for-israel-to-open-more-gaza-crossings-for-surge-in-aid-deliveries/): United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate ‘unhindered access’ for aid deliveries.
- [US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-plan-to-fire-thousands-of-govt-workers/): A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and ‘you can’t do that in a nation of laws’.
- [‘Dark and uncertain reality’: Gaza residents wonder what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/dark-and-uncertain-reality-gaza-residents-wonder-whats-next/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid explains the difficult decisions facing Palestinians in Gaza amid the ceasefire.
- [Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/germany-pledges-2bn-in-military-aid-for-ukraine-as-kyiv-seeks-more-funds/): Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia’s more than three-year war.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties in first Moscow visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/syrias-al-sharaa-seeks-to-redefine-russia-ties-in-first-moscow-visit/): During his first state visit to Moscow, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to ‘redefine’ ties with Russia.
- ["Grasping At Straws" AOC Rejects GOP Claim Of Shutdown Due To 'Healthcare For Immigrants' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/grasping-at-straws-aoc-rejects-gop-claim-of-shutdown-due-to-healthcare-for-immigrants-4k/): With the government shutdown dragging on for over two weeks, Republicans are centering their message on a simple argument: “Democrats are grinding America to a halt in order to give illegal immigrants free health care.” But Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez said “Republicans are grasping at straws to make you angry at immigrants because they have […]
- [Spanish police clash with pro-Palestine protesters in Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/spanish-police-clash-with-pro-palestine-protesters-in-barcelona/): Police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators in Barcelona on Wednesday, detaining several people.
- [Judge denies bid to block former President Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/judge-denies-bid-to-block-former-president-dina-boluarte-from-leaving-peru/): Boluarte, who was removed from office on October 10, faces accusations of corruption and abandoning her office.
- [Tesla urges Delaware court to restore Musk’s $56bn payday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/tesla-urges-delaware-court-to-restore-musks-56bn-payday/): One of biggest US corporate legal battles is in final stage after judge had in January 2024 rescinded Elon Musk’s pay.
- [Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport Recommends Ahmedabad As The Host For 2030 Commonwealth Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/executive-board-of-commonwealth-sport-recommends-ahmedabad-as-the-host-for-2030-commonwealth-games/): The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport confirmed to recommend India’s Amdavad (Ahmedabad) as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. India had hosted the 2010 CWG in New Delhi.Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat), will now be put forward to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with the […]
- [Taliban Spokesperson Slams Pakistan For Airstrikes And Repatriation, Hails Muttaqui’s India Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/taliban-spokesperson-slams-pakistan-for-airstrikes-and-repatriation-hails-muttaquis-india-visit-exclusive/): Suhail Shaheen asserted that Pakistan’s aggression was a reaction to the success of the Afghanistan delegation’s visit to India
- [30 US News Organisations Refuse To Accept New Pentagon Press Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/30-us-news-organisations-refuse-to-accept-new-pentagon-press-policy/): According to the policy, the journalists could be branded security risks and have their Pentagon press badges revoked if they ask for disclosure of classified information
- [US aims to raise $20bn ‘facility’ to support Argentina’s struggling economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/us-aims-to-raise-20bn-facility-to-support-argentinas-struggling-economy/): The additional boost, which comes on top of a $20bn currency swap, comes shortly before Argentina’s midterm elections.
- [EU, Spain reject Trump’s US tariff threats over NATO spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/eu-spain-reject-trumps-us-tariff-threats-over-nato-spending/): Spain argues NATO funding should address real threats, not arbitrary targets, amidst Trump’s tariff retaliation plans.
- [Palestinian journalist cries over ruins of destroyed home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/palestinian-journalist-cries-over-ruins-of-destroyed-home/): A Palestinian journalist broke down into tears as he returned to northern Gaza to find his family home destroyed.
- [Deadly car explosion outside Ecuador mall sparks investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/deadly-car-explosion-outside-ecuador-mall-sparks-investigation/): A car exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador’s largest city Guayaquil, killing at least one person.
- [Denial and amnesia: Is the global community ready to welcome Israel back?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/denial-and-amnesia-is-the-global-community-ready-to-welcome-israel-back/): Analysts express concern over the rehabilitation of Israel, even as it says it has done no wrong.
- [Raila Odinga: The symbol and symptom of Kenya’s political tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/raila-odinga-the-symbol-and-symptom-of-kenyas-political-tragedy/): From hero to compromised insider, his life told the story of a nation undone by the very system it created.
- [‘I Just Like To Watch Her Talk’: Trump Chuckles And Ignores Female Reporter's China Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/i-just-like-to-watch-her-talk-trump-chuckles-and-ignores-female-reporters-china-question/): Donald Trump ignored a female reporter’s question at a White House event, commenting on her looks.
- [Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/apple-to-increase-chinese-investments-amid-us-china-trade-tension/): Apple’s announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom.
- [Ukraine war ‘will end on Trump’s watch’, US tells NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/ukraine-war-will-end-on-trumps-watch-us-tells-nato/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO members that the Ukraine war ‘will end on President Trump’s watch’.
- [Israeli Ambassador To India Reuven Azar Speaks Exclusively On Peace Deal | Will The Ceasefire Hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/15/israeli-ambassador-to-india-reuven-azar-speaks-exclusively-on-peace-deal-will-the-ceasefire-hold/): Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar speaks exclusively to CNN News18 on the ongoing peace deal, diplomatic challenges, and India’s role in fostering regional stability. In this in-depth conversation, Ambassador Azar sheds light on the path to peace, strategic partnerships, and current developments in West Asia. Stay tuned for expert insights, geopolitical updates, and diplomatic […]
- [Chinese Man Tricks Paralysed Wife Into Selling Home, Then Disappears With Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/chinese-man-tricks-paralysed-wife-into-selling-home-then-disappears-with-money/): When confronted, Chang reportedly told police, “I would rather go to jail than return.” 
- [Who is John Bolton and what has he been indicted for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/who-is-john-bolton-and-what-has-he-been-indicted-for/): The former NSA is accused of sharing sensitive government information and retaining similar secrets without permissions.
- [Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce about to expire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/tensions-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan-spike-as-truce-about-to-expire/): Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks.
- [Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show sign of execution, torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/palestinian-bodies-returned-by-israel-show-sign-of-execution-torture/): Many bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza showed signs of torture and execution.
- [Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after mourning chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/kenya-holds-state-funeral-for-opposition-leader-odinga-after-mourning-chaos/): Odinga’s body will next travel to his family’s home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected.
- [No Tomahawks for Ukraine? Trump Says “we Need Them Too,” Shocks Zelensky With Plan to Meet Putin |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/no-tomahawks-for-ukraine-trump-says-we-need-them-too-shocks-zelensky-with-plan-to-meet-putin-4k/): US President Donald Trump appeared noncommittal on providing long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after his conversation with Vladimir Putin. “We need Tomahawks too. We have a lot of them, but we need them. I mean, we can’t deplete for our country,” Trump told reporters on October 16.The remark came as Trump announced that he will […]
- [TTP Suicide Attack In Pakistan Marks Tactical Shift; Kabul Denies Involvement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/ttp-suicide-attack-in-pakistan-marks-tactical-shift-kabul-denies-involvement-exclusive/): Taliban sources told News18 that the TTP’s use of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) reflects a transition toward high-impact, high-casualty operations.
- [Military leader sworn in as Madagascar’s new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/military-leader-sworn-in-as-madagascars-new-president/): Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.
- [Coffin of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga arrives at state funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/coffin-of-former-kenyan-pm-raila-odinga-arrives-at-state-funeral/): Thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Kenya for a state funeral for Raila Odinga.
- [Trump to Meet Putin in Budapest for Ukraine Talks After 'Very Productive' Phone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-to-meet-putin-in-budapest-for-ukraine-talks-after-very-productive-phone-call/): US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a “very productive” call Thursday (Oct. 16), and questioned Kyiv’s push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine’s leader at the White House.In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia’s 2022 invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in […]
- [Putin Calls Trump Before Zelenskyy’s Washington Visit: Coincidence Or Calculation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/putin-calls-trump-before-zelenskyys-washington-visit-coincidence-or-calculation/): The call, described by Russian officials as “held in an atmosphere of trust,” took place just as Zelenskyy was flying to Washington
- ['Donald Trump Misplayed His Hand With India': Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott On US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/donald-trump-misplayed-his-hand-with-india-ex-australian-pm-tony-abbott-on-us-tariffs/): Tony Abbott criticised Donald Trump for imposing punitive tariffs on India. He said America’s interests lie in strengthening ties with India rather than Pakistan.
- [People in Gaza face severe shortages despite ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/people-in-gaza-face-severe-shortages-despite-ceasefire-agreement/): UN stresses urgent action is needed to address famine conditions, requiring thousands of aid trucks into enclave weekly.
- [Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/military-leader-randrianirina-sworn-in-as-madagascars-new-president/): Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.
- [Israel does not want Marwan Barghouti as “partner for peace”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/israel-does-not-want-marwan-barghouti-as-partner-for-peace/): Arab Barghouti on his father’s continued imprisonment despite the recent exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel.
- [Shirtless Brazilian Priest Caught Hiding Churchgoer's Fiancée Under His Bathroom Sink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/shirtless-brazilian-priest-caught-hiding-churchgoers-fiancee-under-his-bathroom-sink/): Reverend Luciano Braga Simplicio had reportedly snuck the woman to his home next to the church in the early morning when her fiancé was out of town.
- [Peru’s new president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave one dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/perus-new-president-refuses-to-resign-after-gen-z-protests-leave-one-dead/): State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
- [Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/mongolian-pm-loses-confidence-vote-resigns-after-four-months-in-office/): Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor.
- ['Return To Your Hate India Tour': US Singer Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Remark Against PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/return-to-your-hate-india-tour-us-singer-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-remark-against-pm-modi/): Mary Millben slammed Rahul Gandhi for claiming that PM Modi is “frightened” of Donald Trump, calling his remarks baseless.
- [Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/japan-pm-hopeful-takaichi-avoids-wwii-shrine-visit-amid-political-tussle/): Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan’s neighbours.
- [LIVE: Aid ‘critically low’ in Gaza a week into ceasefire amid Israeli delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/live-aid-critically-low-in-gaza-a-week-into-ceasefire-amid-israeli-delay/): Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed as Trump threatens Hamas over gang clashes.
- [Huge Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/huge-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Huge explosions were seen in southern and eastern Lebanon as Israeli war planes targeted the area, killing at least one
- [Kanchha Sherpa, last member of first Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/kanchha-sherpa-last-member-of-first-mount-everest-expedition-dies-at-92/): Kanchha Sherpa helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary summit Everest in 1953.
- [What’s behind Pakistan’s latest crackdown on religious party TLP?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/whats-behind-pakistans-latest-crackdown-on-religious-party-tlp/): The far-right group, long known for blasphemy protests, is at risk of being banned by the Punjab government.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,331](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1331/): Here are the key events from day 1,331 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Pakistan Faces Another Turmoil: Religious Parties To Hold Protests Over Muridke Killings| Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/pakistan-faces-another-turmoil-religious-parties-to-hold-protests-over-muridke-killings-exclusive/): The leaders have vowed to avenge the killings in Muridke, where several TLP supporters were reportedly shot dead during clashes with police and paramilitary forces.
- [When The Blue Fades: What Changing Ocean Colors Reveal About The Planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/when-the-blue-fades-what-changing-ocean-colors-reveal-about-the-planet/): In other words, the ocean’s ability to act as a carbon sink, one of Earth’s great natural defences against climate change could be weakening or reshaping.
- ['Haunting Sounds Of Wailing Ghosts': Cambodia Accuses Thailand Of Psychological Warfare At Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/haunting-sounds-of-wailing-ghosts-cambodia-accuses-thailand-of-psychological-warfare-at-border/): Cambodia’s human rights commission accused Thailand of broadcasting “haunting sounds resembling wailing ghosts through loudspeakers” followed by sounds of aircraft engine noises.
- [Attorney General of Virginia Debate Spotlight: Candidate Confronted Over Regretted Texts | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/attorney-general-of-virginia-debate-spotlight-candidate-confronted-over-regretted-texts-4k/): Virginia Attorney General race, candidates faced off in a tense showdown, with one contender being confronted over controversial text messages from the past. The candidate’s admission — “I regret those texts” — became a focal point, stirring debate among voters and political analysts alike. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza Peace Deal Over? As Israel And Hamas Accuse Each Other of Violations | Netanyahu | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/gaza-peace-deal-over-as-israel-and-hamas-accuse-each-other-of-violations-netanyahu-trump-4k/): Tensions escalate once again in the Gaza Strip as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over violations of the recent ceasefire agreement. Both sides blame each other for breaking the fragile truce, raising fears that the peace deal could be on the brink of collapse. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Gaza Ceasefire Collapses: Fighting Resumes Amid Rising Tensions | Israel-Hamas | Trump | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/gaza-ceasefire-collapses-fighting-resumes-amid-rising-tensions-israel-hamas-trump-4k/): The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has collapsed, sparking renewed fighting and escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip. This latest breakdown threatens to undo recent efforts towards peace, as both sides accuse each other of violations. The conflict has reignited violence, raising concerns about the stability of the region. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Indians Are Not Eligible For US Green Card Lottery Till 2028. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/indians-are-not-eligible-for-us-green-card-lottery-till-2028-heres-why/): The US Diversity Visa lottery makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually for individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the US.
- [Scientists Develop 'Universal Kidney' That Can Be Transplanted Into Any Blood Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/scientists-develop-universal-kidney-that-can-be-transplanted-into-any-blood-group/): Researchers have developed a universal kidney transplantable to any blood group, marking a major breakthrough that could revolutionise organ donation and save millions of lives
- [Trinidad Police Probe Reports Of Citizens Killed In US Strike On Suspected Drug Boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trinidad-police-probe-reports-of-citizens-killed-in-us-strike-on-suspected-drug-boat/): Trinidad and Tobago police probe reports two citizens died in a US strike on a drug boat amid Venezuela tensions. President Trump eyes military action against Nicolás Maduro.
- [Amid Rising Tensions With Venezuela, Top US Admiral To Step Down In Surprise Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/amid-rising-tensions-with-venezuela-top-us-admiral-to-step-down-in-surprise-move/): Admiral Alvin Holsey will retire two years early as US military tensions rise in the Caribbean. His exit follows disputes with Hegseth and major Pentagon leadership changes.
- [Five key takeaways from the New York City mayoral debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/five-key-takeaways-from-the-new-york-city-mayoral-debate/): With a large lead in voter polls, Zohran Mamdani fended off attacks from Andrew Como over Gaza, policing and his resume.
- [US Lawmaker Praises Indian Women Journalists At Taliban Presser: 'Speaking Truth To Power'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/us-lawmaker-praises-indian-women-journalists-at-taliban-presser-speaking-truth-to-power/): The US congresswoman’s response came after no Indian women journalists were not spotted in the Taliban minister Muttaqi’s presser, which was held in delhi last week.
- [Trump May Send Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine: Here’s What They Are And Why Russia’s Worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-may-send-tomahawk-missiles-to-ukraine-heres-what-they-are-and-why-russias-worried/): With a 2,500-km range and proven combat record, Tomahawks could transform Ukraine’s strike capabilities and force a recalculation in Moscow
- ['India Could Play Dirty At Border': Pakistan Minister's Bizarre Claim Amid Afghanistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/india-could-play-dirty-at-border-pakistan-ministers-bizarre-claim-amid-afghanistan-conflict/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said his country is “prepared for a two-front war,” citing potential tensions with India and ongoing border clashes with Afghanistan.
- [Maria Corina Machado: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace laureate in hiding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/maria-corina-machado-venezuelas-nobel-peace-laureate-in-hiding/): Venezuela’s opposition leader on life in hiding, and her movement’s fight for transition and change.
- [US carries out new drug boat strike in Caribbean, as admiral resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/us-carries-out-new-drug-boat-strike-in-caribbean-as-admiral-resigns/): The latest strike came a day after US President Trump confirmed he had authorised CIA operations in Venezuela.
- [Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans barred from Europa League game in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/israeli-maccabi-tel-aviv-football-fans-barred-from-europa-league-game-in-uk/): Safety advisers in Birmingham City and UK police said Israeli team fans should not attend match due to safety risks.
- ['Trump's Effort To Intimidate Opponents': John Bolton On His Indictment Over Classified Info](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trumps-effort-to-intimidate-opponents-john-bolton-on-his-indictment-over-classified-info/): John Bolton has condemned his indictment as a politically motivated vendetta by Donald Trump and accusing the US President Trump of weaponising the Justice Department.
- ['Curbing Terror Can End War': Zelenskyy In US For Talks With Donald Trump On Defence, Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/curbing-terror-can-end-war-zelenskyy-in-us-for-talks-with-donald-trump-on-defence-weapons/): Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to seek a major new US arms package, and expressed hope that the recent Middle East peace momentum could help end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Three Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Michigan, Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/three-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-in-michigan-probe-underway/): A small plane crashed in Bath Township of Michigan, United States, on Thursday, killing all three people on board.
- [FBI Director Kash Patel announces terrorism charges for Texas ICE shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/fbi-director-kash-patel-announces-terrorism-charges-for-texas-ice-shooting/): The charges follow an order from President Donald Trump labelling antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organisation’.
- [Fulham vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/fulham-vs-arsenal-premier-league-teams-start-time-lineups/): Arsenal takes a strong record to Fulham for our featured live commentary stream of Saturday’s Premier League game.
- [ICE Arrests Chicago Police Officer, Accuses Him Of Being In US Illegally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/ice-arrests-chicago-police-officer-accuses-him-of-being-in-us-illegally/): ICE arrested Chicago police officer Radule Bojovic for overstaying a Montenegro tourist visa since 2015, raising concerns about illegal immigrants in law enforcement
- [Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/ex-trump-adviser-john-bolton-indicted-over-handling-of-classified-documents/): Former national security adviser charged with 18 counts of mishandling classified documents.
- [When will Israel reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/when-will-israel-reopen-gazas-rafah-crossing/): The Palestinian Authority says it’s ready to operate Gaza’s only gateway to the outside world.
- [‘Party of parents’: Trump touts government guidance to increase IVF access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/party-of-parents-trump-touts-government-guidance-to-increase-ivf-access/): Critics, however, highlight that the cost-cutting proposals fall short of Trump’s campaign pledge to make IVF free.
- [Centrist US Democrat says he returned AIPAC donations, cites Netanyahu ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/centrist-us-democrat-says-he-returned-aipac-donations-cites-netanyahu-ties/): Congressman Seth Moulton’s announcement highlights shifting views among Democrats against the pro-Israel lobby group.
- [Trump Plans To Shift Anti-Terror Funding From Democratic-Led States To Republican States: Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-plans-to-shift-anti-terror-funding-from-democratic-led-states-to-republican-states-records/): Trump plans to shift anti-terror funds from Democratic to Republican states, sparking lawsuits and a federal judge’s block as states like New York and California faced major cuts.
- [US Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Against Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/us-chamber-of-commerce-files-lawsuit-against-trumps-h-1b-visa-fee-hike/): The US Chamber of Commerce sued President Trump over a new 100000 fee on H-1B visas, claiming it exceeds his authority and threatens businesses relying on skilled foreign workers.
- [President Trump Rules Out Sending US Forces To 'Go In And Kill' Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/president-trump-rules-out-sending-us-forces-to-go-in-and-kill-hamas/): Trump said US forces will not attack Hamas, expressing confidence in a Gaza ceasefire deal as aid flows increase, despite recent executions and rising international concern.
- [Trump's Former National Adviser-Turned-Critic John Bolton Indicted For Sharing Classified Information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trumps-former-national-adviser-turned-critic-john-bolton-indicted-for-sharing-classified-information/): John Bolton, former US national security adviser and Trump critic, was indicted in Maryland for allegedly mishandling classified information, including top secret documents.
- [Israel delays Rafah crossing reopening as Gaza awaits much-needed aid surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/israel-delays-rafah-crossing-reopening-as-gaza-awaits-much-needed-aid-surge/): Israel has set no date and claim aid would not enter via Rafah as Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians despite truce.
- [Marwan Barghouti’s son says family fears for his life in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/marwan-barghoutis-son-says-family-fears-for-his-life-in-israeli-prison/): Arab Barghouti tells Al Jazeera Israel wants to ‘silence’ his father amid reports Israeli guards beat him last month.
- [British Library Reissues Reader's Card To Author Oscar Wilde After 130 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/british-library-reissues-readers-card-to-author-oscar-wilde-after-130-years/): The British Library reissued Oscar Wilde’s reader’s card 130 years after revoking it for his 1895 conviction, with grandson accepting the gesture to honor Wilde’s legacy
- [Critical Pakistan-Taliban Talks Kick Off In Doha Today As Border Crisis Deepens | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/critical-pakistan-taliban-talks-kick-off-in-doha-today-as-border-crisis-deepens-exclusive-details/): Key discussions are expected to centre on a potential ceasefire extension, a point that directly highlights Pakistan’s immediate security vulnerabilities
- [Panama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/panamas-president-alleges-us-threatening-to-revoke-visas-over-china-ties/): Jose Raul Mulino says the visa-removal policy is ‘not coherent’ with the ‘good relationship’ he hopes to have with US.
- [UK Faces Rising Threats From State Actors And Terrorists, Says MI5 Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/uk-faces-rising-threats-from-state-actors-and-terrorists-says-mi5-chief/): MI5 chief reports a 35% rise in UK suspects linked to hostile foreign governments, citing Russian, Chinese and Iranian state threats and recent ISIS-linked Manchester attack.
- [Venezuela: US is a ‘killer prowling the Caribbean’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/venezuela-us-is-a-killer-prowling-the-caribbean/): Venezuela’s ambassador to the UN accused the United States of seeking a coup in the Latin American country.
- [‘Better than living on the street’: Palestinians rebuild amid ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/better-than-living-on-the-street-palestinians-rebuild-amid-ceasefire/): Footage shows Palestinians in Gaza City clearing debris from their destroyed homes after returning under the ceasefire.
- [Trump says he will meet Putin again after ‘productive’ phone call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-says-he-will-meet-putin-again-after-productive-phone-call/): US leader announces that he will meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin would in the Hungarian capital Budapest.
- [Bolivia on the brink: How a presidential election heralds a political shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/bolivia-on-the-brink-how-a-presidential-election-heralds-a-political-shift/): After two decades of left-wing governments, Bolivia’s presidential run-off will usher in conservative leadership.
- [Palestinian prisoner reunites with family he was told were dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/palestinian-prisoner-reunites-with-family-he-was-told-were-dead/): Journalist Shadi Abu Sido was told his wife and kids were killed in Gaza, until his release revealed they were alive.
- ["Ball In Taliban's Court" Pakistan 'Ready For Talks With Afghanistan, Drops Hint On Ceasefire | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/ball-in-talibans-court-pakistan-ready-for-talks-with-afghanistan-drops-hint-on-ceasefire-4k/): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that “the ball is in the Afghan Taliban’s court” for a permanent ceasefire, a day after a 48-hour truce was called in the wake of deadly cross-border clashes. “If in 48 hours they want to resolve the issues and address our genuine demands, then we are ready for them,” […]
- [After Violations By Russia, EU Proposes Defence Projects To Counter Drones, Protect Eastern Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/after-violations-by-russia-eu-proposes-defence-projects-to-counter-drones-protect-eastern-border/): The European Commission proposed four defence projects, including European Drone Defence Initiative and Eastern Flank Watch, to strengthen EU security amid rising Russia concerns.
- [‘We Will Have No Choice But To Go In And Kill Them’: Trump's Stern Warning To Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/we-will-have-no-choice-but-to-go-in-and-kill-them-trumps-stern-warning-to-hamas/): President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that the US may be forced to go in and kill Hamas if it continues to kill people in Gaza, stating this was not the Deal.
- ['Fight Not Over Yet': Did Netanyahu Hint At Iran With 'Whoever Lays A Hand On Us' Remark?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/fight-not-over-yet-did-netanyahu-hint-at-iran-with-whoever-lays-a-hand-on-us-remark/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “determined to secure the return of all hostages” from Hamas
- [From Tariffs To Tirades: Can Trump Force India To Give Up On Russia Oil? | Ukraine War | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/from-tariffs-to-tirades-can-trump-force-india-to-give-up-on-russia-oil-ukraine-war-decode-4k/): President Donald Trump has claimed that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as Washington seeks to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine by cutting off the Kremlin’s vital energy revenues. Trump had said he would try to persuade China to do the same. Trump has sought to leverage his ongoing trade […]
- [Kanchha Sherpa: Last Surviving Member of First Team To Scale Everest Dies At Age of 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/kanchha-sherpa-last-surviving-member-of-first-team-to-scale-everest-dies-at-age-of-92/): Kanchha Sherpa, last survivor of 1953 Everest expedition led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, died at 92 in Nepal. He urged respect for Qomolangma, the Sherpa mother goddess
- [Trump threatens ‘to go in and kill’ Hamas in Gaza over internal clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-threatens-to-go-in-and-kill-hamas-in-gaza-over-internal-clashes/): Statement appears to signal about-face from US president, who previously backed Hamas’s crackdown on Gaza gangs.
- [Chaos erupts at public viewing of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga’s body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/chaos-erupts-at-public-viewing-of-former-kenyan-pm-raila-odingas-body/): Several deaths have been reported in Kenya after police used live fire at a public viewing of the deceased Raila Odinga.
- ['Wrap Up Or Speak Up': Pannun's Threat To Kapil Sharma After Attack On His Canada Cafe | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/wrap-up-or-speak-up-pannuns-threat-to-kapil-sharma-after-attack-on-his-canada-cafe-exclusive/): Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kaps Cafe was a “symbol of Modi’s violent Hindutva ideology”
- ["Many Dead" As Kenya Forces Fire Gunshots, Tear Gas To Disperse Crowds At Raila Odinga's Funeral |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/many-dead-as-kenya-forces-fire-gunshots-tear-gas-to-disperse-crowds-at-raila-odingas-funeral-4k/): At least four people were killed in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, after security forces fired shots and teargas to disperse huge crowds at a stadium where the body of deceased opposition leader Raila Odinga was lying in state. With thousands of his supporters on the streets from early morning, chaos erupted when a huge crowd breached […]
- [Prince Andrew Saw 'Sex With Me As His Birthright': Virginia Giuffre In Posthumous Memoir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/prince-andrew-saw-sex-with-me-as-his-birthright-virginia-giuffre-in-posthumous-memoir/): Giuffre first came to public attention after accusing Epstein, the disgraced US financier, of using her as a sex slave and alleging that Andrew sexually assaulted her
- [Pannun Exploits Asylum Cases: What Is The Goldy Dhillon Link To Kapil Sharma Cafe Attack? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/pannun-exploits-asylum-cases-what-is-the-goldy-dhillon-link-to-kapil-sharma-cafe-attack-exclusive/): Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is exploiting youth-for-asylum cases, and alleged gangster Goldy Dhillon is his client in an asylum case
- ['Great Progress': Trump Talks To Putin On Ukraine, Plans Hungary Meeting In Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/great-progress-trump-talks-to-putin-on-ukraine-plans-hungary-meeting-in-peace-push/): Posting on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said the meeting will be “to see if we can bring this ‘inglorious’ war, between Russia and Ukraine, to an end”
- [For Second Time, Britain Postpones Decision On New Chinese Embassy In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/for-second-time-britain-postpones-decision-on-new-chinese-embassy-in-london/): Britain has again delayed approving China’s plan for building largest embassy in London, amid security concerns, local opposition, and MI5 warnings about Chinese espionage.
- [Israel’s relentless bombing of Gaza hinders recovery of captives’ bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/israels-relentless-bombing-of-gaza-hinders-recovery-of-captives-bodies/): Israel says Hamas is failing to meet commitments under Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
- [Police in Kenya fire tear gas to disperse mourners at Raila Odinga viewing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/police-in-kenya-fire-tear-gas-to-disperse-mourners-at-raila-odinga-viewing/): At least three people were injured after security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds at Nairobi sports centre.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Organisers dismiss Trump venue move threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/fifa-world-cup-2026-organisers-dismiss-trump-venue-move-threat/): United States President Donald Trump threatened to change FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities if concerned by safety.
- [Why the Nobel Peace Prize sparked fury in Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/why-the-nobel-peace-prize-sparked-fury-in-caracas/): Venezuela’s president shut down an embassy after a peace prize. Why did the Nobel trigger such outrage?
- [What we know about the fighting on the Pakistan-Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/what-we-know-about-the-fighting-on-the-pakistan-afghan-border/): After days of cross-border fighting, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban authorities agreed a temporary ceasefire.
- [Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/yemens-houthis-say-military-chief-killed-as-israel-claims-responsibility/): Group says its Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari was killed ‘while fulfilling his duties’.
- [What to know about the New York City mayoral debates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/what-to-know-about-the-new-york-city-mayoral-debates/): Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will face off in two debates ahead of the November 4 election for New York City mayor.
- ['Mastermind': Bangladesh Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty For Sheikh Hasina Over 1,400 'Murders'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/mastermind-bangladesh-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-for-sheikh-hasina-over-1400-murders/): Hasina’s supporters have dismissed the charges as politically motivated, and there has been no immediate response from her or her party.
- [Donald Trump Speaks With Putin Ahead Of Zelenskyy's Washington Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/donald-trump-speaks-with-putin-ahead-of-zelenskyys-washington-visit/): Notably, the call took place a day before Trump hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
- [Trump confirms covert CIA operations against Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/trump-confirms-covert-cia-operations-against-venezuela/): The US President has confirmed he has authorised the CIA to operate in Venezuela, sparking fears of a US coup.
- [Donald Trump’s speech to the Israeli Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/donald-trumps-speech-to-the-israeli-knesset/): Trump claimed a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” in his speech to Israel’s Knesset. We Fact Check his claim.
- [Malnutrition affecting “bond” between parents and Gaza kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/malnutrition-affecting-bond-between-parents-and-gaza-kids/): Dr. Amber Alayyan discusses the long-term effects of malnutrition in developing children in Gaza.
- [What to know about Trump’s threat to take World Cup games from Boston](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/what-to-know-about-trumps-threat-to-take-world-cup-games-from-boston/): United States President Donald Trump has taken aim at Boston over safety concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures.
- [Noor Wali Mehsud: The Militant Leader Stirring Conflict Between Pakistan And Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/noor-wali-mehsud-the-militant-leader-stirring-conflict-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan/): Mehsud took over the leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2018 after his three predecessors were killed by US drone strikes.
- ['Disinformation Campaign': TTP Chief Appears On Video After Pakistan Claims 'Elimination'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/disinformation-campaign-ttp-chief-appears-on-video-after-pakistan-claims-elimination/): Noor Wali Mehsud said he has visual proof of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s control inside Pakistan
- [Google's AI Brings Hope In Cancer Treatment, Sundar Pichai Calls It A Milestone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/googles-ai-brings-hope-in-cancer-treatment-sundar-pichai-calls-it-a-milestone/): Google DeepMind unveiled an AI model that decodes cancer cell behaviour, enabling new targeted therapies and advancing cancer treatment, as Sundar Pichai announced
- [Missing Masterpiece: Spanish Police Probe Disappearance Of Rs 6 Crore Picasso Painting En Route To Exhibition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/missing-masterpiece-spanish-police-probe-disappearance-of-rs-6-crore-picasso-painting-en-route-to-exhibition/): The painting was part of a consignment of 57 artworks intended for the exhibition ‘Still Life. The Eternity of the Inert’, organised by the Caja Granada Foundation
- [Why is India prosecuting Muslims who said ‘I love Muhammad’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/why-is-india-prosecuting-muslims-who-said-i-love-muhammad-2/): Muslims are protesting across India against arrests, raids and home demolitions over the phrase ‘I love Muhammad’.
- [This one-year-old is among the children still desperate for aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/16/this-one-year-old-is-among-the-children-still-desperate-for-aid-in-gaza/): Severely malnourished one-year-old Ruqayya al-Dahdar is among thousands of children in Gaza who are still waiting for de
- [Sex Abuse Allegations, Epstein Ties, And A Royal Fall: What Brought Down Prince Andrew?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/sex-abuse-allegations-epstein-ties-and-a-royal-fall-what-brought-down-prince-andrew/): Haunted by a settled rape lawsuit, tainted by ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stripped of titles, here’s how the Duke of York became the monarchy’s biggest liability
- ['Bred Terrorists For Decades': Former Afghan MP Slams Asim Munir Over Pakistan Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/bred-terrorists-for-decades-former-afghan-mp-slams-asim-munir-over-pakistan-airstrikes/): Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil condemned the “cowardly” Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan and blamed Islamabad for the “systematic terrorism” in the region.
- [Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of breaking truce as 10 killed in air attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-breaking-truce-as-10-killed-in-air-attacks/): Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold peace talks in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as violence continues despite truce.
- [US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/us-court-bars-israeli-spyware-firm-from-targeting-whatsapp-users/): Judge rules Israeli firm NSO caused ‘irreparable harm’, but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was ‘excessive’.
- [Israel kills 11 Palestinian family members in Gaza’s deadliest truce breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/israel-kills-11-palestinian-family-members-in-gazas-deadliest-truce-breach/): Strike on civilian vehicle by Israeli military marks deadliest violation of eight-day ceasefire with Hamas.
- [Fled To US After October 7 Attack, Obtained Visa: How Hamas Fighter Landed In FBI Net](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/fled-to-us-after-october-7-attack-obtained-visa-how-hamas-fighter-landed-in-fbi-net/): The FBI arrested Al-Muhtadi for allegedly joining the Hamas-led October 7 attack against Israel and lying on his US visa application.
- [China expels top military commanders in latest anticorruption purge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/china-expels-top-military-commanders-in-latest-anticorruption-purge/): The announcement comes just days before the Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee meets in Beijing.
- [What we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/what-we-know-about-the-torture-abuse-of-palestinian-prisoners-by-israel/): Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, as well as the bodies handed over, highlight alleged Israeli abuse.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 28 in Gaza since ceasefire, Hamas urges accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/live-israel-kills-28-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-hamas-urges-accountability/): Israel targets bus in Gaza City’s Zeitoun, killing 11 family members, as Palestinians wait for Rafah crossing to open.
- [Thousands evacuate Philippine coast as Tropical Storm Fengshen approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/thousands-evacuate-philippine-coast-as-tropical-storm-fengshen-approaches/): The country is hit by some 20 storms and typhoons a year, striking disaster-prone areas where millions live in poverty.
- [Pakistan’s Military Vs Taliban Fighters: Who Holds The Advantage? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/pakistans-military-vs-taliban-fighters-who-holds-the-advantage-explained/): As tensions escalate after deadly airstrikes and civilian deaths, here’s how Pakistan’s armed forces stack up against the Taliban’s battle-hardened fighters
- ['He Looks Beautiful, Very Stylish': Trump Approves Of Zelenskyy's Jacket In White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/he-looks-beautiful-very-stylish-trump-approves-of-zelenskyys-jacket-in-white-house-watch/): Zelenskyy wore the same black, suit-style jacket during his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, earning him praise from the US President.
- [WATCH: Republicans Slam ‘No Kings’ Protests, Accuse Activists of Anti-American Sentiment | Trump |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/watch-republicans-slam-no-kings-protests-accuse-activists-of-anti-american-sentiment-trump-4k/): Republican Party’s strong condemnation of the ‘No Kings’ protests, labeling the demonstrations as anti-American and unpatriotic. As the protests gain momentum, GOP leaders have publicly criticized activists for opposing traditional values and national unity. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['No Humanity, No Cricket': Afghanistan Turns Sport Into Protest As Pakistan Airstrikes Kill Players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/no-humanity-no-cricket-afghanistan-turns-sport-into-protest-as-pakistan-airstrikes-kill-players/): Afghanistan’s withdrawal from the Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan isolates the latter further, damaging its already fragile image in regional sports & diplomacy circles
- [Can the catastrophe in Gaza be reversed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/can-the-catastrophe-in-gaza-be-reversed/): Two years of war left Gaza starving and shattered. The UN has 60 days, and little money, to bring it back from collapse.
- [US jury finds French bank BNP Paribas complicit in Sudan atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/us-jury-finds-french-bank-bnp-paribas-complicit-in-sudan-atrocities/): The French banking giant said the ruling by a jury in New York was ‘clearly wrong’ and that it plans to appeal.
- [South Koreans freed from Cambodian scam centres return home under arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/south-koreans-freed-from-cambodian-scam-centres-return-home-under-arrest/): South Korea has banned citizens from going to parts of Cambodia amid growing concerns over the country’s scam industry.
- [Does each boat strike off the coast of Venezuela save 25,000 US lives?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/does-each-boat-strike-off-the-coast-of-venezuela-save-25000-us-lives/): Trump administration provides no evidence, making drug-related life-saving claims from boat strikes unverifiable.
- [India’s Taliban Twist: India & Afghanistan Shock Pakistan With Two-Front Nightmare | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/indias-taliban-twist-india-afghanistan-shock-pakistan-with-two-front-nightmare-4k/): Four years after the Taliban’s return to power and the fall of Afghanistan’s civilian leadership, realpolitik has come to define India’s policy towards Kabul like never before. New Delhi is now openly engaging with the Taliban regime, even upgrading its mission to a full-fledged embassy signaling not just a phase of normalisation and tacit recognition, […]
- [India: How is the ethnic conflict in Manipur affecting ordinary citizens?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/india-how-is-the-ethnic-conflict-in-manipur-affecting-ordinary-citizens/): 101 East travels to northeast India, where a brutal civil war has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands.
- [Lebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/lebanon-court-orders-son-of-late-libyan-leader-gaddafi-freed-on-11m-bail/): Hannibal Gaddafi, youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, has been held for nearly a decade without trial in Lebanon.
- [Kremlin envoy proposes ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/kremlin-envoy-proposes-putin-trump-tunnel-to-link-russia-us/): Siberia-Alaska link could ‘unlock’ resources and be built with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company, says Kirill Dmitriev.
- ['We Too Need Tomahawks': Trump Holds Back On Missile Sale To Kyiv During Talks With Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/we-too-need-tomahawks-trump-holds-back-on-missile-sale-to-kyiv-during-talks-with-zelenskyy/): Donald Trump met Zelenskyy at the White House but declined to commit to supplying long-range missiles to Kyiv. Both leaders discussed peace efforts amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [All Afghans In Pakistan Must Return Home, Kabul Acting As 'Proxy' Of India: Khawaja Asif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/all-afghans-in-pakistan-must-return-home-kabul-acting-as-proxy-of-india-khawaja-asif/): Asif suggested all Afghans in Pakistan to return home, accusing Kabul of conspiring with India and TTP.He warned of strong response amid renewed border tensions and terror attacks.
- [UK's Prince Andrew Gives Up Duke Of York Title Over Alleged Links To Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/uks-prince-andrew-gives-up-duke-of-york-title-over-alleged-links-to-jeffrey-epstein/): Prince Andrew, after discussions with King Charles III and amid new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, announced he will stop using his Duke of York title and royal honours.
- [Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens: US Supreme Court To Run Out Of Money, Here’s What It Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/government-shutdown-crisis-deepens-us-supreme-court-to-run-out-of-money-heres-what-it-means/): As the US shutdown nears the end of its third week, the judiciary is the next to be hit. Here’s how America’s top court plans to function without funding
- [3 Afghan Cricketers, 5 Others Killed In Pakistani Airstrike On Gathering In Paktika Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/3-afghan-cricketers-5-others-killed-in-pakistani-airstrike-on-gathering-in-paktika-province/): Three Afghanistan cricketers, and five others were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province amid the ongoing border clashes between the two countries.
- [Israel Receives Remains Of Missing Hostage Handed Over To Red Cross, Says Netanyahu's Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/israel-receives-remains-of-missing-hostage-handed-over-to-red-cross-says-netanyahus-office/): Israel received another hostage’s remains from Hamas in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire efforts, aid shortages, and international talks for a UN force as humanitarian crisis deepens.
- ['It’s A Schumer Shutdown': Trump Blames Democrats As Govt Deadlock Drags On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/its-a-schumer-shutdown-trump-blames-democrats-as-govt-deadlock-drags-on/): The US government shutdown reached day 17 as President Donald Trump blamed Democrats, calling it a Schumer Shutdown, while both parties remain deadlocked over health care funding.
- [10 Dead As Pakistan Launches Fresh Attacks On Afghanistan, Taliban Says Truce 'Broken'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/10-dead-as-pakistan-launches-fresh-attacks-on-afghanistan-taliban-says-truce-broken/): Pakistan launched fresh airstrikes inside Afghanistan last night, and the Taliban accused Islamabad of breaking a 48-hour ceasefire that ended bloody clashes along the border.
- ['Easy One For Me To Solve': Donald Trump Eyes Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/easy-one-for-me-to-solve-donald-trump-eyes-afghanistan-pakistan-border-conflict/): Donald Trump called the ongoing Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict “an easy one” for him to resolve, saying he takes pride in saving lives and preventing wars.
- [Trump administration furloughs nuclear weapons agency staff due to shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-administration-furloughs-nuclear-weapons-agency-staff-due-to-shutdown/): About 1,400 workers will be cut from the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.
- ['Stop The War Immediately': Trump Tells Russia, Ukraine After Meeting Zelenskyy At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/stop-the-war-immediately-trump-tells-russia-ukraine-after-meeting-zelenskyy-at-white-house/): Donald Trump met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, after which he asked Russia and Ukraine to “stop the war immediately”.
- ['Not A Tool In Anyone's Hands': Taliban Says Afghanistan-India Relations Not Against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/not-a-tool-in-anyones-hands-taliban-says-afghanistan-india-relations-not-against-pakistan/): Mujahid stated Afghanistan’s ties with India are based on independence and mutual respect, not influenced by Pakistan, focusing on national interests and balanced diplomacy.
- [US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/us-sanctions-ex-police-officer-gang-leader-in-haiti-over-criminal-ties/): The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022.
- [Trump commutes sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-commutes-sentence-of-former-republican-lawmaker-george-santos/): George Santos, serving a prison term on charges of fraud and identity theft, had been held in solitary confinement.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,332](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1332/): Here are the key events from day 1,332 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-says-ukraine-war-could-end-quickly-as-he-meets-zelenskyy/): The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia’s Putin.
- [Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/hamas-hands-over-remains-of-one-more-israeli-captive-vows-to-return-rest/): Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
- [Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-confirms-submarine-attack-in-caribbean-amid-reports-of-survivors/): The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.
- [A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/a-right-wing-run-off-what-to-know-about-bolivias-presidential-election/): After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
- [Tesla proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/tesla-proposed-1-trillion-pay-package-for-musk-faces-investor-push-back/): The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.
- [Liverpool vs Man Utd: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/liverpool-vs-man-utd-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Liverpool face fierce rivals Manchester United in our featured live Premier League commentary stream on Sunday.
- [Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/britains-prince-andrew-gives-up-royal-title-amid-epstein-allegations/): Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on Gaza, asks for help ending Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/zelenskyy-congratulates-trump-on-gaza-asks-for-help-ending-russias-war/): During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.
- [Gaza’s Sayed al-Hashim mosque reopens after two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/gazas-sayed-al-hashim-mosque-reopens-after-two-years/): For the first time in two years, people in Gaza gathered at the centuries-old Sayed al-Hashim mosque in Gaza City.
- [Is there enough international political will to probe war crimes in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/is-there-enough-international-political-will-to-probe-war-crimes-in-gaza/): The UN says peace without justice is not sustainable.
- [Taliban Accuse Pakistan Of Violating Ceasefire With Airstrikes, Vow To Expose 'Duplicity' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/taliban-accuse-pakistan-of-violating-ceasefire-with-airstrikes-vow-to-expose-duplicity-exclusive/): Afghan defence ministry sources view the military action not as a legitimate counterterrorism move but as a ‘humiliation tactic’ directed at the Taliban administration
- [Gaza aid deliveries still face Israeli roadblocks a week into ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/gaza-aid-deliveries-still-face-israeli-roadblocks-a-week-into-ceasefire/): As calls for border crossings to reopen grow, Israeli attacks on Palestinians kill and wound several despite truce.
- [‘We fear for my father’s life’: Marwan Barghouti’s son to Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/we-fear-for-my-fathers-life-marwan-barghoutis-son-to-al-jazeera/): The son of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti says his family fears for their father’s life.
- [Georgian police raid homes of former officials including ex-prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/georgian-police-raid-homes-of-former-officials-including-ex-prime-minister/): Authorities in Georgia have been clamping down on figures accused of trying to overthrow the government.
- [Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/are-16-year-olds-too-young-to-vote/): We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
- [Trump Again Makes 'Crude' Claim, Says India To Stop Buying Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-again-makes-crude-claim-says-india-to-stop-buying-russian-oil/): Donald Trump’s remarks follow previous, similar claims that were met with a firm, albeit careful, response from New Delhi
- [Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/madagascars-randrianirina-promises-profound-change/): Madagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation.
- [Thousands In UK Sue Johnson & Johnson Over Baby Powder Cancer Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/thousands-in-uk-sue-johnson-johnson-over-baby-powder-cancer-risks/): Over 3,000 people sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Ltd in London, alleging Baby Powder contained asbestos linked to cancer.
- [Trump Welcomes Zelenskyy In White House As Ukraine Pushes For US Missile Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-welcomes-zelenskyy-in-white-house-as-ukraine-pushes-for-us-missile-support/): Zelenskyy’s visit also comes just a day after Trump announced a surprise summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin
- [Will Madagascar’s coup overshadow its Gen Z revolution?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/will-madagascars-coup-overshadow-its-gen-z-revolution/): Madagascar’s Gen Z declared victory after the president fled, but will they have a say in the country’s future?
- [Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Surrenders Following Charges Of Mishandling Classified Information](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/ex-trump-adviser-john-bolton-surrenders-following-charges-of-mishandling-classified-information/): John Bolton, former Trump National Security Advisor, pleaded not guilty to 18 Espionage Act charges for mishandling classified information, claiming political retaliation.
- [The six problems a Gaza ceasefire has brought Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/the-six-problems-a-gaza-ceasefire-has-brought-israels-benjamin-netanyahu/): Netanyahu has been accused of exploiting the Gaza war for his own gains, and an end too it could cause him problems.
- [Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/portugals-parliament-approves-far-right-partys-bill-to-ban-face-veils/): If bill is signed into law, Portugal would join several European countries which already have full or partial bans.
- [Pakistan Launches Airstrikes On Afghanistan Hours After Ceasefire Extension: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/pakistan-launches-airstrikes-on-afghanistan-hours-after-ceasefire-extension-report/): Pakistan launched new airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province just hours after Islamabad and Kabul extended their 48-hour ceasefire.
- [How will Putin travel to Hungary to meet Trump with ICC arrest warrant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/how-will-putin-travel-to-hungary-to-meet-trump-with-icc-arrest-warrant/): Will Putin be inspired by fellow ICC fugitive Netanyahu to take a more circuitous route to his destination?
- [French massacre of WWII African riflemen ‘premeditated’, covered up: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/french-massacre-of-wwii-african-riflemen-premeditated-covered-up-report/): New findings reveal the Thiaroye massacre death toll was far higher than reported, with up to 400 victims.
- [John Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified information in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/john-bolton-pleads-not-guilty-to-mishandling-classified-information-in-us/): Bolton, a former Trump adviser, appeared for an arraignment in a federal court, where he faces 18 criminal counts.
- [Aid trucks enter Gaza’s Khan Younis after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/aid-trucks-enter-gazas-khan-younis-after-ceasefire/): Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid were seen moving through Gaza’s Khan Younis on Friday.
- [UK’s Palestine Action group wins legal bid to challenge ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/uks-palestine-action-group-wins-legal-bid-to-challenge-ban/): UK court to hear challenge to the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘anti-terrorism’ laws after government loses appeal.
- [Trump expects expansion of Abraham accords soon, hopes S Arabia will join](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-expects-expansion-of-abraham-accords-soon-hopes-s-arabia-will-join/): Widespread regional anger over Israel’s war on Gaza will likely prove a major obstacle to any further signatories.
- [Brazil's Vice President Backs Stronger Ties With India, Eyes Joint Vaccine Production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/brazils-vice-president-backs-stronger-ties-with-india-eyes-joint-vaccine-production/): Alckmin confirmed that Brazil and India have signed deal for joint vaccine production and expressed hope for more Indian pharma products to enter the Brazilian market
- [Resolving Palestine Issue Key To Progress On India-Europe Transit Corridor, Says Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/resolving-palestine-issue-key-to-progress-on-india-europe-transit-corridor-says-egypt/): Speaking during a visit to New Delhi, Abdelatty said that peace and stability in the region were crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects like the IMEC to succeed
- [Zelensky Seeks Tomahawks From Trump, Can Ukraine Really Use These Missiles To Hit Inside Russia? |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/zelensky-seeks-tomahawks-from-trump-can-ukraine-really-use-these-missiles-to-hit-inside-russia-4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to buy US-made Tomahawk missiles to intensify the ongoing campaign of strikes deep inside Russia. But there are doubts about the country’s ability to use these missiles. Tomahawks are primarily launched at sea from ships and submarines. But, as Ukraine lacks a functional navy, such missiles are out of bounds […]
- [UK police under pressure to end ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/uk-police-under-pressure-to-end-ban-on-maccabi-tel-aviv-football-fans/): Fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv have been barred from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa.
- [For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/for-ukraine-west-must-target-domestic-russia-with-sanctions/): Analyst Maria Snegovaya says a ceasefire in Ukraine won’t happen soon unless Russia faces tougher pressure from the West
- [Are We Muslims or Mujrims? How hate became India’s daily entertainment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/are-we-muslims-or-mujrims-how-hate-became-indias-daily-entertainment/): Hatred in India today is no longer private feeling but public pastime.
- [Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/trump-putin-to-meet-will-ukraine-get-us-tomahawks-or-not/): The US has suggested supplying Tomahawk weapons to Ukraine if Russia does not negotiate a ceasefire.
- [Can Australia provide US with rare-earth metals which China has restricted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/can-australia-provide-us-with-rare-earth-metals-which-china-has-restricted/): Australia has spied an opportunity amid ongoing China-US rare earths dispute.
- [Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/bolton-in-court-to-face-charges-of-mishandling-classified-documents/): Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton is facing charges for mishandling classified information.
- [US Leaves Venezuela Strike Witnesses? Top Admiral Overseeing Attacks Off Caribbean 'Steps Down' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/us-leaves-venezuela-strike-witnesses-top-admiral-overseeing-attacks-off-caribbean-steps-down-4k/): On Oct 16, the US struck a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, with some crew reportedly surviving for the first time, a US official said. The official didn’t clarify if this was intentional. Meanwhile, the admiral leading US forces in Latin America will retire two years early, the Defense Secretary announced.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:35 – […]
- ['They Forced Me To...': Trump Says 100% Tariffs On China ‘Not Sustainable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/they-forced-me-to-trump-says-100-tariffs-on-china-not-sustainable/): Donald Trump called US tariffs on Chinese goods unsustainable, ahead of his possible meeting with Xi Jinping.
- [Balochistan In Crisis: Surge In Terror Attacks & 'Disappearances' Expose Failure Of Pakistani Forces | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/balochistan-in-crisis-surge-in-terror-attacks-disappearances-expose-failure-of-pakistani-forces-exclusive/): According to the Balochistan Home Department’s half-yearly statistics (January 1 to June 30), the security situation has deteriorated significantly
- [Missing For 27 Years: Polish Woman Rescued After Being Locked Away By Parents Since Age 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/missing-for-27-years-polish-woman-rescued-after-being-locked-away-by-parents-since-age-15/): According to Polish media outlets, Mirella was found in July this year, but the case only became public in October
- [5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border, No Injuries Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/5-6-magnitude-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-tajikistan-border-no-injuries-reported/): According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremor originated at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- [Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/polish-court-will-not-extradite-ukrainian-to-germany-over-nord-stream-blasts/): Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said handing over the Ukrainian diver is not in the country’s best interests.
- [How many times has the US struck Venezuelan vessels?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/how-many-times-has-the-us-struck-venezuelan-vessels/): There have been at least six incidents of US strikes on boats in Venezuelan waters since the beginning of September.
- [Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/clashes-erupt-in-bangladeshs-dhaka-in-protests-over-govts-new-charter/): Protesters say the “July National Charter” doesn’t address their concerns.
- [New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/new-york-mayoral-candidates-clash-on-gaza-during-televised-debate/): Zohran Mamdani, the favourite in the race to be elected mayor of New York has faced off against rivals in a TV debate.
- [Critical Pakistan-Taliban Talks Kick Off In Doha Today As Border Crisis Deepens | Decoding The Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/critical-pakistan-taliban-talks-kick-off-in-doha-today-as-border-crisis-deepens-decoding-the-talks/): A critical round of negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban is scheduled to commence in Doha on Friday, sources confirmed to CNN-News18. The talks, facilitated by a third-party mediator, underscore the growing urgency to address escalating cross-border tensions, primarily fueled by the activities of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).Pakistan National Security Adviser and DG ISI Lt […]
- [Why Taliban Thinks Pakistan Needed Ceasefire For Economic Survival, Not Peace | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/why-taliban-thinks-pakistan-needed-ceasefire-for-economic-survival-not-peace-exclusive/): Top Taliban sources to News18: “The ceasefire is crucial for Pak to rebuild intelligence network. Pakistan fears continued violence will derail IMF conditions and foreign aid.”
- [Red Card In Foreign Policy: Why UK Is Facing A Diplomatic Storm With Israel Over Football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/red-card-in-foreign-policy-why-uk-is-facing-a-diplomatic-storm-with-israel-over-football/): The local SAG barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the November 6 match after West Midlands Police cited public safety concerns
- [Kremlin Says ‘Many Questions’ Need Resolving Before Putin–Trump Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/kremlin-says-many-questions-need-resolving-before-putin-trump-meeting/): Kremlin said the meeting “could indeed take place within two weeks or a little later,” but cautioned that “nothing should be put off.”
- [Australia vs India: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/australia-vs-india-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-in-odi-spotlight/): India’s white-ball tour of Australia begins with three ODIs ahead of five T20s to warm up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- [“Serious pressure” on Israel needed for troop withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/serious-pressure-on-israel-needed-for-troop-withdrawal/): “The Gaza crossing and the Rafah crossing in the Philadephi corridor are Gaza’s lifeline.”
- [‘We Can't Deplete…” Trump Casts Doubt On Giving Tomahawks To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/we-cant-deplete-trump-casts-doubt-on-giving-tomahawks-to-ukraine/): Ahead of his meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky, President Trump expressed hesitation about supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles. He admitted discussing the issue with Russia’s Putin and said he “didn’t like the idea.” Zelensky has urged the US to provide these advanced missiles, which have a range of 2,500 km. When asked earlier this week if […]
- [Will Gaza ceasefire change South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/will-gaza-ceasefire-change-south-africas-icj-genocide-case-against-israel/): South African leaders say the case to hold Israeli leaders accountable will continue, despite the ceasefire in Gaza.
- [‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/gas-them-how-a-leaked-pro-nazi-young-republicans-chat-sparked-gop-storm/): The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
- [Russia’s funding for Ukraine war set to ‘contract’ as new sanctions loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/russias-funding-for-ukraine-war-set-to-contract-as-new-sanctions-loom/): Years after Putin ordered full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s financial system is showing signs of vulnerability.
- [Clean air is the new frontier of global cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/clean-air-is-the-new-frontier-of-global-cooperation/): The G20’s first-ever focus on air quality marks a vital step towards protecting health, climate, and sustainable growth.
- [The Gen Z digital uprisings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/the-gen-z-digital-uprisings/): From Nepal to Madagascar, Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen looks at how young people, in particular Gen Z, are protesting.
- [Why Taliban Is Mocking Pakistan With Viral 'Pants Parade' Videos? Hint: There's An India Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/why-taliban-is-mocking-pakistan-with-viral-pants-parade-videos-hint-theres-an-india-link/): After border clashes, Taliban mocked Pakistan with viral “Pants Parade” videos, reviving the painful “93,000” surrender memory from 1971.
- [Women in remote Guatemala find strength in shared voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/women-in-remote-guatemala-find-strength-in-shared-voices/): Over 500 women in Baja Verapaz and Chimaltenango unite in clubs to foster self-worth, community support and confidence.
- [Iran condemns ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon as ‘ceasefire violation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/17/iran-condemns-ongoing-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-as-ceasefire-violation/): As Israel reneges on deal made with Hezbollah, it flouts terms of truce in Gaza by delaying aid to hungry Palestinians.
- [Afghanistan Pulls Out Of T20 Tri-Series With Pakistan: ACB Spokesperson Gives Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/afghanistan-pulls-out-of-t20-tri-series-with-pakistan-acb-spokesperson-gives-exclusive-details/): News18 spoke to ACB spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadat on the reason behind the decision
- [Millions of US protesters hold anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/millions-of-us-protesters-hold-anti-trump-no-kings-rallies/): Demonstrations held in every US state as people condemn Trump’s hardline tactics, calling for democracy and reforms.
- [Five dead, two missing as Tropical Storm Fengshen soaks Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/five-dead-two-missing-as-tropical-storm-fengshen-soaks-philippines/): Heavy flooding reported in several central Philippine islands, including Samar and Panay, forcing thousands to evacuate.
- [Iraq’s elections and Muqtada al-Sadr’s endgame of power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/iraqs-elections-and-muqtada-al-sadrs-endgame-of-power/): The Shia leader withdrew from the political process three years ago to position his bloc for a powerful return.
- [Bernie Sanders condemns Trump and billionaires at ‘No Kings’ rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/bernie-sanders-condemns-trump-and-billionaires-at-no-kings-rally/): US Senator Bernie Sanders denounced President Donald Trump and billionaires for ‘hijacking’ democracy.
- [Afghan Women’s Team: The Fight to Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/afghan-womens-team-the-fight-to-play/): For the first time since the Taliban regained power in 2021, Afghanistan’s women’s football team will compete
- [Taiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/taiwan-opposition-elects-new-leader-who-wants-peace-with-china/): Cheng Li-wun will take over the leadership of Kuomintang party on November 1.
- [Crisis-hit Bolivia to vote in run-off election, ending decades of socialism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/crisis-hit-bolivia-to-vote-in-run-off-election-ending-decades-of-socialism/): The vote marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the US.
- [Week in Pictures: From death of ex-Kenyan PM to Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/week-in-pictures-from-death-of-ex-kenyan-pm-to-gaza-ceasefire/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Italian Politician Triggers Row After Calling Giorgia Meloni 'Trump's Courtesan', She Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/italian-politician-triggers-row-after-calling-giorgia-meloni-trumps-courtesan-she-reacts/): Italian trade union leader Maurizio Landini defended himself by saying that he did not make any sexual references.
- [Indian Man Arrested For Threatening Locals, Police With Gun-Shaped Lighter In Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/indian-man-arrested-for-threatening-locals-police-with-gun-shaped-lighter-in-bangkok/): Sahil Ram Thadani, 41, was arrested for brandishing a gun-shaped cigarette lighter at the public and police officers at Bangkok’s Siam Square.
- [‘Not Over Yet’, Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv As Hamas Returns More Hostage Bodies Amid Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/not-over-yet-thousands-rally-in-tel-aviv-as-hamas-returns-more-hostage-bodies-amid-gaza-truce-2/): The Israeli government said on Oct. 19 that Hamas had handed over the remains of two more hostages overnight on Oct. 18One of the bodies is slain hostage Ronen Engel, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and Kibbutz Nir Oz announced n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Not Over Yet’, Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv As Hamas Returns More Hostage Bodies Amid Gaza Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/not-over-yet-thousands-rally-in-tel-aviv-as-hamas-returns-more-hostage-bodies-amid-gaza-truce/): The Israeli government said on Oct. 19 that Hamas had handed over the remains of two more hostages overnight on Oct. 18One of the bodies is slain hostage Ronen Engel, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and Kibbutz Nir Oz announced n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [3 Indians Killed, One Injured, 5 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/3-indians-killed-one-injured-5-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-off-mozambique-coast/): Three Indian nationals died, one was injured, and five rescued after a launch boat with 14 Indian crew capsized near Beira port in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission reported.
- [Live: Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/live-israel-continues-deadly-attacks-on-gaza-closes-rafah-crossing/): At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.
- [Reinier de Ridder loses to Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/reinier-de-ridder-loses-to-brendan-allen-at-ufc-fight-night-in-canada/): De Ridder’s four-fight UFC winning streak was snapped after he was unable to continue against Brendan Allen.
- [Hamas rejects US claim on Gaza ceasefire violation as ‘Israeli propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/hamas-rejects-us-claim-on-gaza-ceasefire-violation-as-israeli-propaganda/): US State Department claims Palestinian group planning attack against Gaza civilians ‘in grave violation of ceasefire’.
- [Beyond the rubble: The cost of a Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/beyond-the-rubble-the-cost-of-a-palestinian-state/): .
- [Raul Fernandez wins first MotoGP at Australian Grand Prix](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/raul-fernandez-wins-first-motogp-at-australian-grand-prix/): Fernandez becomes the seventh different winner this season with a maiden MotoGP victory at the Phillip Island circuit.
- [Trump Reacts To ‘No Kings’ Protests With AI Video Of Himself Bombing Protesters With Poop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/trump-reacts-to-no-kings-protests-with-ai-video-of-himself-bombing-protesters-with-poop/): Donald Trump posted AI videos of himself as a king after massive “No Kings” protests in all 50 US states, with seven million participants criticizing his policies.
- [Pakistan's Sindh Govt Evicts Afghan Refugees Living In Karachi Since 1983 Amid Tensions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/pakistans-sindh-govt-evicts-afghan-refugees-living-in-karachi-since-1983-amid-tensions-exclusive/): The Sindh government carried out a massive cleanup operation by vacating 200 acres of land in Karachi occupied by Afghan refugees who had been living there since 1983.
- ['Deport Every Indian Immediately': US Politician Censured For Anti-India Hate Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/deport-every-indian-immediately-us-politician-censured-for-anti-india-hate-speech/): US Conservative politician Chandler Langevin, a member of Florida’s Palm Bay City Council, was censured for his controversial remarks calling for deportation of Indians.
- [Messi scores three goals, secures Golden Boot as Miami beat Nashville](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/messi-scores-three-goals-secures-golden-boot-as-miami-beat-nashville/): Lionel Messi’s 29 goals in 28 matches allow the Argentinian star to finish as MLS’s top scorer for the first time.
- [‘India’s Energy And Ambition Are Unmistakable’: Sunak Meets Modi, Urges Deeper India-UK Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/indias-energy-and-ambition-are-unmistakable-sunak-meets-modi-urges-deeper-india-uk-ties/): Both leaders emphasised strengthening India-UK ties across multiple sectors including education, technology, innovation and women’s empowerment.
- [Taliban Vows To Chase Pakistan Army To India Border In Stern Warning Against Invasion Attempts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/taliban-vows-to-chase-pakistan-army-to-india-border-in-stern-warning-against-invasion-attempts/): Afghan Taliban Deputy Minister Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Omari warns Pakistan that troops could be pursued “up to the Indian border” if deemed invaders.
- [Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/japan-coalition-set-to-back-takaichi-as-first-woman-prime-minister-reports/): Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
- [JD Vance & Hegseth Celebrates Marine Corps 250th Anniversary, Largest Live-Fire Drill In Decade | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/jd-vance-hegseth-celebrates-marine-corps-250th-anniversary-largest-live-fire-drill-in-decade-4k/): Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth marked a historic moment as they led celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton. The ceremony featured the largest live-fire military demonstration in over a decade, showcasing the raw power and precision of America’s elite fighting force. n18oc_world n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_liveNews18 […]
- [Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/hamas-returns-bodies-of-two-more-captives-says-israel-violating-ceasefire/): The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.
- [Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-after-talks-in-doha/): South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal’s implementation.
- [‘Donald Trump Has To Go’: 'No Kings' Protests Rock US Cities, Hundreds Hit The Streets | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/donald-trump-has-to-go-no-kings-protests-rock-us-cities-hundreds-hit-the-streets-videos/): Major cities in the US witness protests againsts what the demonstrators believe Trump administration’s swift drift into authoritarianism.
- [US Claims It Has ‘Credible Reports’ Of Hamas Plan To Attack Palestinian Civilians In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/us-claims-it-has-credible-reports-of-hamas-plan-to-attack-palestinian-civilians-in-gaza/): The US State Department alleged that the Palestinian armed militant group Hamas is planning an “imminent” attack on Gazans.
- [US Strikes 'Drug-Carrying Submarine' In Caribbean; 2 Killed, Survivors To Be Repatriated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/us-strikes-drug-carrying-submarine-in-caribbean-2-killed-survivors-to-be-repatriated/): Trump said his administration carried out strikes against a “drug-carrying submarine” that was navigating towards the United States in the Caribbean.
- ['Lasting Peace And Stability': Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Ceasefire In Qatar Talks | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/lasting-peace-and-stability-pakistan-afghanistan-agree-to-ceasefire-in-qatar-talks-top-points/): Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” during a round of negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha, after fresh strikes by Islamabad.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,333](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1333/): Here are the key events from day 1,333 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan Agreed To Immediate Ceasefire After Peace Talks: Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/pakistan-afghanistan-agreed-to-immediate-ceasefire-after-peace-talks-qatar/): Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire in Doha talks mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, aiming for lasting peace after deadly clashes along the Durand Line.
- [Thousands Participate In 'No King' Protests Against Trump Across US, Europe, Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/thousands-participate-in-no-king-protests-against-trump-across-us-europe-canada/): Thousands protested Trump’s policies in US cities, Canada, and Europe, with leaders like Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders joining.
- [Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/bosnias-republika-srpska-installs-temporary-president-as-dodik-steps-aside/): Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.
- [‘No Kings’ protesters flood NYC on day of anti-Trump rallies across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protesters-flood-nyc-on-day-of-anti-trump-rallies-across-us/): Thousands converged on New York’s Times Square Saturday for a ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump.
- [Does dispute over return of Israeli captives’ remains threaten Gaza truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/does-dispute-over-return-of-israeli-captives-remains-threaten-gaza-truce/): Hamas says it needs heavy machinery to retrieve bodies from under the rubble.
- [Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-says-us-will-repatriate-survivors-of-submarine-attack/): US leader says suspected drug traffickers to be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
- [Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally near White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/thousands-protest-at-no-kings-rally-near-white-house/): Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.
- [Will Release 2 Survivors of Caribbean Boat Strike To Their Home Countries, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/will-release-2-survivors-of-caribbean-boat-strike-to-their-home-countries-says-trump/): Trump announced two survivors of a US strike on a drug submarine in the Caribbean will be returned to Ecuador and Colombia for prosecution after two others were killed.
- [Work Underway To Restore Power At Ukrainian Nuclear Plant After 4-Week Outage: IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/work-underway-to-restore-power-at-ukrainian-nuclear-plant-after-4-week-outage-iaea/): Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces its longest blackout amid Ukraine-Russia war as IAEA oversees repairs after ceasefire zones, with both sides blaming each other for the crisis.
- [Netanyahu Announces Plan To Run For PM In 2026 Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/netanyahu-announces-plan-to-run-for-pm-in-2026-elections/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms plans to run in 2026 elections, with Likud party projected to lead. Learn about the latest developments.
- [Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/zimbabwes-governing-party-moves-to-extend-mnangagwa-presidency-to-2030/): Mnangagwa allies push for a term extension to 2030 as ZANU-PF factions split and opposition promises a legal fight.
- [Gaza War Will End Only After Ending Of Phase 2 Of Ceasefire Deal, Disarming Of Hamas: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/gaza-war-will-end-only-after-ending-of-phase-2-of-ceasefire-deal-disarming-of-hamas-netanyahu/): Netanyahu says Gaza war will end after ceasefire phase two ends, including Hamas disarmament; Rafah crossing reopening depends on Hamas returning deceased hostages.
- ["Not Trump, People Will Rule America" Bernie Sanders' Fiery Speech At DC 'No Kings' Protest | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/not-trump-people-will-rule-america-bernie-sanders-fiery-speech-at-dc-no-kings-protest-4k/): Vermont Senator addressed thousands at the “No Kings” protest in Washington DC. Accusing Trump of embracing ‘authoritarianism’, Sanders said “we rejected the divine right of kings in the 1770s. We will not accept the divine right of oligarchs today.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Chris Smalls: Linking workers rights and Palestinian liberation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/chris-smalls-linking-workers-rights-and-palestinian-liberation/): Labour organiser Chris Smalls tells Marc Lamont Hill why he believes workers worldwide should stand with Palestine.
- [NYC Now Has 'Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Way', A Historic First Outside India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/nyc-now-has-guru-tegh-bahadur-ji-marg-way-a-historic-first-outside-india/): This marks the first known location outside of India to be named after the Ninth Guru of Sikhism
- [Arsenal beat Fulham to top Premier League after Man City down Everton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/arsenal-beat-fulham-to-top-premier-league-after-man-city-down-everton/): Leandro Trossard scores the only goal at Fulham as Arsenal climb back above Manchester City at the top of the table.
- [11 Of A Family Returning Home Killed After Their Bus Hit By Israel: Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/11-of-a-family-returning-home-killed-after-their-bus-hit-by-israel-hamas/): Eleven people of a family were killed by an Israeli tank shell in Zeitoun, Gaza City, as they tried to inspect their home, amid ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations.
- [National Guard Activated For "No Kings" Protest Against Trump, GOP Blasts 'Hate America Rally' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/national-guard-activated-for-no-kings-protest-against-trump-gop-blasts-hate-america-rally-4k/): Over 2,600 “No Kings” protests are set across all 50 US states on October 18, opposing President Trump’s immigration, education, and security policies. Organizers denounce his “authoritarianism,” asserting, “In America, we don’t have kings,” and pledge resistance to perceived chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Republican governors placed National Guard troops on standby amid fears of unrest. […]
- [China Expels Nine Top Military Commanders In Major Anti-Corruption Purge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/china-expels-nine-top-military-commanders-in-major-anti-corruption-purge/): He Weidong, who was the vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, is the most senior official expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military.
- [Nepal’s Gen Z Announces Plans To Form Political Party Ahead Of 2026 Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/nepals-gen-z-announces-plans-to-form-political-party-ahead-of-2026-elections/): Nepal’s Gen Z group, led by Miraj Dhungana, unveils plans for a new political party, setting conditions for 2026 elections and demanding reforms.
- [US Tells Airlines To Disregard Third Gender Marker On Passports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/us-tells-airlines-to-disregard-third-gender-marker-on-passports/): US Customs and Border Protection now requires airlines to ignore the “X” gender marker on US passports, sparking concern among advocates like Andy Izenson and Dr July Pilowsky.
- [Israel, Hamas exchange remains of the deceased under new ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/israel-hamas-exchange-remains-of-the-deceased-under-new-ceasefire/): Hamas handed over the remains of a tenth deceased Israeli captive, while Palestinians are struggling to identify bodies.
- [2 Arrested Over Suspicion Of Racially Aggravated Rape Of Sikh Woman In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/2-arrested-over-suspicion-of-racially-aggravated-rape-of-sikh-woman-in-uk/): West Midlands Police arrested two in Sandwell for the racially aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
- [Thousands gather for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/thousands-gather-for-anti-trump-no-kings-protests-across-us/): More than 2,600 rallies are planned in cities large and small, organised by hundreds of coalition partners.
- [Woman Returns 2,400 Year-Old Relic To Greece 50 Years After Stealing It. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/woman-returns-2400-year-old-relic-to-greece-50-years-after-stealing-it-heres-why/): The woman — who hails from Germany — took a piece of a limestone column from a building in Ancient Olympia in the 1960s.
- [‘Sensational Developments To Come’: Nirav Modi Says In London Court Over Extradition Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/sensational-developments-to-come-nirav-modi-says-in-london-court-over-extradition-case/): Nirav Modi, jailed in London since 2019 over the Rs 6498 crore PNB fraud, claims sensational developments ahead of his UK extradition hearing set for November.
- [Confusion Over Rafah Crossing: Israel Says Closed, Palestinian Embassy Says Opening Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/confusion-over-rafah-crossing-israel-says-closed-palestinian-embassy-says-opening-monday/): Israeli PM says Rafah crossing will stay closed until further notice, despite WHO and Palestinian Embassy in Cairo announcing its reopening for Gaza aid and returnees.
- [Ship Ablaze After Being Struck Off The Coast Of Yemen In Gulf Of Aden, Says British military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/ship-ablaze-after-being-struck-off-the-coast-of-yemen-in-gulf-of-aden-says-british-military/): A ship on Saturday caught fire in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being hit by a projectile, said the British military.
- [Delhi-Bound Air India Flight Grounded In Italy, Hundreds Returning For Diwali Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/delhi-bound-air-india-flight-grounded-in-italy-hundreds-returning-for-diwali-stranded/): Since Diwali falls on October 20, many passengers now face the prospect of celebrating the festival away from home.
- [Fire Incidents Being Probed, Sabotage Evidence Will Be Dealt Swiftly: Bangladesh Interim Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/fire-incidents-being-probed-sabotage-evidence-will-be-dealt-swiftly-bangladesh-interim-govt/): Bangladesh Interim Government addresses Dhaka and Chattogram fire incidents, pledging thorough investigations and swift action against sabotage if any.
- [Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/gaza-ceasefire-peace-deal-or-political-theatre/): The spectacle of the Gaza deal and double standards in the coverage of the captives’ release in Israel and Gaza.
- [In the occupied West Bank, the war continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/in-the-occupied-west-bank-the-war-continues/): Israeli settlers and soldiers continue to terrorise Palestinian communities in preparation for annexation.
- [Trump To Meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un During Upcoming Asia Visit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-to-meet-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-during-upcoming-asia-visit-report/): This would be the fourth time that two leaders would likely meet, and the first in Trump’s second term.
- [Pakistan, Taliban Hold Hours-Long Crisis Meeting In Doha After Fierce Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/pakistan-taliban-hold-hours-long-crisis-meeting-in-doha-after-fierce-border-clashes/): Pakistan, Taliban Hold Hours-Long Crisis Meeting In Doha After Fierce Border Clashes
- [China Eastern Airlines To Resume Delhi–Shanghai Flights From November 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/china-eastern-airlines-to-resume-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-november-9/): This development comes only a few months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed ways to improve trade ties in August during the SCO meet.
- [Trump Says India Paused Russian Oil Buys — MEA Sets the Record Straight | Putin | Modi | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-says-india-paused-russian-oil-buys-mea-sets-the-record-straight-putin-modi-news18/): | Can India realistically replace Russian oil? MEA clarifies its stance — is Trump bluffing or missing the bigger picture? n18oc_world
- [Can Putin, Who Faces International Arrest Warrant, Enter Hungary To Meet Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/can-putin-who-faces-international-arrest-warrant-enter-hungary-to-meet-trump/): Putin is wanted under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on charges of illegally deporting children from Ukraine.
- [Chaos Erupts After Power Bank Catches Fire Mid-Air On China–Seoul Flight | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/chaos-erupts-after-power-bank-catches-fire-mid-air-on-china-seoul-flight-video/): A video of the incident has since gone viral online, showing flames suddenly bursting from an overhead compartment inside the aircraft.
- [3 Indians Killed, 5 Missing After Boat Capsizes In Mozambique’s Beira Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/3-indians-killed-5-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-mozambiques-beira-port/): The boat was carrying crew members of a tanker, including 14 Indian nationals. It capsized during crew transfer operations off Beira port in central Mozambique.
- [UK military says ship ablaze after being struck off coast of Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/uk-military-says-ship-ablaze-after-being-struck-off-coast-of-yemen/): Cameroon-flagged tanker issues distress call about 60 nautical miles (110km) south of Yemen’s Ahwar in Gulf of Aden.
- [LIVE: Fulham vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/live-fulham-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up with team news ahead of our comprehensive text commentary stream at the Premier League match.
- [Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs begin in Ukraine as ceasefire zones set](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-repairs-begin-in-ukraine-as-ceasefire-zones-set/): The plant’s last external lines were severed in September in attacks that Russia and Ukraine blame on each other.
- [Millions To Join Second Wave Of ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests: Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/millions-to-join-second-wave-of-no-kings-anti-trump-protests-top-points/): More than 2,500 rallies are set to take place across all 50 states on Saturday, roughly 450 more than the previous round
- [Massive Fire Breaks Out At Dhaka Airport, Flight Operations Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-dhaka-airport-flight-operations-suspended/): Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, the Fire Service, and two fire units of the Bangladesh Air Force have been working to douse the fire.
- [Trump Commutes Former Congressman George Santos’s Prison Sentence, Orders Immediate Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-commutes-former-congressman-george-santoss-prison-sentence-orders-immediate-release/): Santos’s brief tenure in Congress was marked by controversy, isolation from his colleagues, and constant media scrutiny.
- [Huge Crowds Gather For Raila Odinga’s Funeral, Scuffles Erupt During Public Viewing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/huge-crowds-gather-for-raila-odingas-funeral-scuffles-erupt-during-public-viewing/): Tens of thousands gathered in western Kenya on October 18 to mourn former PM Raila Odinga. Heavy security, including military and police, managed crowds at Kisumu stadium. Mourners stayed overnight to view his body, following chaos at earlier public funerals that caused at least five deaths. Odinga’s burial is scheduled for October 19 in his […]
- [Trump Says Maduro ‘Doesn't Want To F**k Around' With US Amid Tensions With Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-says-maduro-doesnt-want-to-fk-around-with-us-amid-tensions-with-venezuela/): The comments were made during a joint press appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
- [Portugal Parliament Approves Burqa Ban Bill, Fine Upto Rs 4 Lakh Proposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/portugal-parliament-approves-burqa-ban-bill-fine-upto-rs-4-lakh-proposed/): Portugal’s parliament passed a bill banning face veils like burqas and niqabs in most public spaces. The move sparked debate on gender equality and religious freedom.
- [TikTok Comedian Steve Bridges Dies At 41, Wife Shares Emotional Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/tiktok-comedian-steve-bridges-dies-at-41-wife-shares-emotional-video/): His wife, Chelsey, revealed that her husband had recently focused on health and fitness after losing several family members at a young age.
- [Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/dozens-injured-heavy-security-in-kenya-as-odinga-mourned-before-burial/): The final public viewing event in the western city of Kisumu has been preceded by deaths and injuries on previous days.
- ['No Space For War...' Asim Munir Threatens 'Decisive' Retaliation Against India Over Afghan Instigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/no-space-for-war-asim-munir-threatens-decisive-retaliation-against-india-over-afghan-instigation/): Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff asserted that Pakistan’s battle-hardened military, sharpened by two decades of fighting, would not hesitate to respond to any provocations
- [Iran Declares End To Restrictions On Nuclear Program As 10-Year Agreement Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/iran-declares-end-to-restrictions-on-nuclear-program-as-10-year-agreement-expires/): Despite the move, the Iranian government reiterated that it remains committed to pursuing diplomacy
- [Kremlin Envoy Proposes 'Trump–Putin Tunnel' Linking US, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/kremlin-envoy-proposes-trump-putin-tunnel-linking-us-russia/): Kirill Dmitriev proposed a Putin-Trump Tunnel under the Bering Strait to link the US and Russia, costing 8 billion dollars and symbolizing unity.
- ['Triumph Of Light Over Darkness’: Canada PM's Call To Tackle Rising Crime During Diwali Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/triumph-of-light-over-darkness-canada-pms-call-to-tackle-rising-crime-during-diwali-celebrations/): The Prime Minister also spoke on rising public concern over crime in the GTA, including a spike in carjackings, home invasions and extortion cases in recent months.
- [TTP Chief Mocks Pakistan’s ‘Failed Kabul Attack’, Taliban Vows Revenge For ‘Deadly Truce Breach’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/ttp-chief-mocks-pakistans-failed-kabul-attack-taliban-vows-revenge-for-deadly-truce-breach4k/): Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan on Oct. 17 killed at least 10, breaking a 48-hour ceasefire. The truce, set to expire at 13:00 GMT, was reportedly extended by agreement between the two sides.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:33 – THREE AFGHAN CRICKETERS ‘KILLED’06:15 – TTP CHIEF ‘GIVES VIDEO MESSAGE’ TO PAK AFTER ‘MURDER BID’ n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Palestinian detainee relays how torture in Israeli prison made him blind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/palestinian-detainee-relays-how-torture-in-israeli-prison-made-him-blind/): Mahmoud Abu Foul, taken from northern Gaza, says he lost his sight due to severe torture in an Israeli prison.
- [Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/iran-says-restrictions-on-nuclear-programme-terminated-as-deal-expires/): Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.
- ['Afghanistan Reserves Right To Respond': Taliban Warns Pakistan Ahead Of Doha Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/afghanistan-reserves-right-to-respond-taliban-warns-pakistan-ahead-of-doha-peace-talks/): Taliban said Afghanistan reserves right to respond after Pakistani airstrikes killed civilians in Paktika. Peace talks in Doha will take place later in the day.
- [Will UK Introduce Aadhaar For British Citizens? Here's What PM Starmer Is Planning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/will-uk-introduce-aadhaar-for-british-citizens-heres-what-pm-starmer-is-planning/): Keir Starmer recently praised the Aadhaar ID Card system as a “massive success” during his recent India visit, saying it could be a model for the UK’s digital ID scheme.
- [‘Choose Between Peace And Chaos’: Pakistan Army Chief Warns Afghanistan Over Cross-Border Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/choose-between-peace-and-chaos-pakistan-army-chief-warns-afghanistan-over-cross-border-attacks/): Asim Munir warned Afghanistan to act against terrorists using its soil after Pakistan’s air strikes, amid rising tensions and talks in Doha over Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan attacks.
- [Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Labels Kabul ‘India’s Proxy’ Amid Rising Tensions | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-labels-kabul-indias-proxy-amid-rising-tensions-4k/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has escalated diplomatic tensions by accusing the Afghan government in Kabul of acting as a proxy for India. Amid rising conflicts and recent deadly airstrikes, Asif demanded the return of all Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan, citing concerns over national sovereignty and resource management. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [China Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India after five-year freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/china-eastern-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-india-after-five-year-freeze/): Commercial flights between the countries to restart as diplomatic thaw eases tensions over border clashes.
- [Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/trump-torpedoes-international-deal-to-reduce-shipping-emissions/): The International Maritime Organization delays vote on reducing pollution in shipping after Trump threatens sanctions.
- [Pakistan A Terrorist Country? Pakistan Airstrike Kills Afghan Cricketers In Paktika | Taliban | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/pakistan-a-terrorist-country-pakistan-airstrike-kills-afghan-cricketers-in-paktika-taliban-4k/): Outrage erupts across Afghanistan as a deadly Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province claims the lives of three young Afghan cricketers — Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — along with five others. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has condemned the strike, calling it a “cowardly act” by the Pakistani regime, and announced Afghanistan’s withdrawal from the upcoming […]
- [Bogota Protests Turn Chaotic: Explosives, Arrows Used Against Police Outside U.S. Embassy | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/bogota-protests-turn-chaotic-explosives-arrows-used-against-police-outside-u-s-embassy-4k/): Violence erupted in Bogota, Colombia on October 17th as protesters — including indigenous groups, Afro-descendant communities, and peasant movements — clashed with police forces outside the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration, led by the People’s Congress, quickly escalated into chaos as explosives, fireworks, and arrows were used against law enforcement. án ánchez n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Zelensky’s Tomahawk Dream Shattered? Trump Tells Ukraine Prez To 'Make A Deal' With Putin | Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/18/zelenskys-tomahawk-dream-shattered-trump-tells-ukraine-prez-to-make-a-deal-with-putin-russia/): The US president told his Ukrainian counterpart to make a deal with Russia, while claiming to have resolved eight conflicts n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather ‘spirals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/un-pushes-for-worldwide-disaster-alerts-as-extreme-weather-spirals/): Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN meteorological agency.
- [Video: What we know about the Hong Kong cargo plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/video-what-we-know-about-the-hong-kong-cargo-plane-crash/): A cargo plane has skidded off the runway and into the sea at Hong Kong’s International Airport.
- [“No chance”of Chicago becoming a fascist hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/no-chanceof-chicago-becoming-a-fascist-hub/): At a No Kings rally in Chicago, actor John Cusack condemned Trump’s “authoritarian rule” and ICE’s actions nationwide
- [Trump set to meet Australian PM Anthony Albanese: What is on agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-set-to-meet-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-what-is-on-agenda/): Trump and Albanese are likely to discuss critical minerals, tariffs, AUKUS and defence cooperation in their meeting.
- [Trump claims no other US president ever ended a war. Is it true?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-claims-no-other-us-president-ever-ended-a-war-is-it-true/): Roosevelt and Carter, ex-US presidents, led peace talks that led to peace between Russia and Japan and Israel and Egypt.
- [US Attacks Colombian Guerrilla "Drug Boat", Petro Slams "Rude" US, Trump Threatens Tariffs | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/us-attacks-colombian-guerrilla-drug-boat-petro-slams-rude-us-trump-threatens-tariffs-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Louvre Heist Has Cast France In 'Deplorable' Light, Says Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/louvre-heist-has-cast-france-in-deplorable-light-says-government/): Crown jewels tied to Empress Eugénie and Queen Marie-Amélie were stolen from the Louvre, prompting outrage from French officials and leaders.
- ['Threw Map, Cursed...' Furious Trump Warned "Putin Will Destroy You" In Tense Zelensky Meeting | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/threw-map-cursed-furious-trump-warned-putin-will-destroy-you-in-tense-zelensky-meeting-4k/): On Oct. 19, Trump said Ukraine should cede much of Donbas to Russia to end the war, clarifying he never asked for the entire region but suggested it remain divided. The remarks signal a shift toward urging compromise, following a call where Putin reportedly offered Ukraine eastern Donbas for parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.00:00 – […]
- [Zelenskyy eyes invite to Trump-Putin talks in Budapest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/zelenskyy-eyes-invite-to-trump-putin-talks-in-budapest/): Ukrainian president said he would attend if invited, although wary of Hungarian setting.
- [After Zelenskyy Meet, Trump Proposes Dividing Donbas To End Ukraine-Russia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/after-zelenskyy-meet-trump-proposes-dividing-donbas-to-end-ukraine-russia-war/): Trump suggests ending Russia-Ukraine war by leaving most of Donbas under Moscow control, urging both sides to stop fighting, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected ceding territory.
- [Death Railway? 1,25,000 Lives Were Lost While Constructing This 415-KM Wartime Rail Line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/death-railway-125000-lives-were-lost-while-constructing-this-415-km-wartime-rail-line/): The ‘Death Railway’ between Thailand and Burma claimed 1.25 lakh lives during World War II, as Japan forced 2,40,000 labourers and prisoners to build the 415-km track
- [LIVE: Snapchat, other apps, sites down as outage hits Amazon Web Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/live-snapchat-other-apps-sites-down-as-outage-hits-amazon-web-services/): Connectivity issues for many companies around the world disrupted as outage hits Amazon’s cloud unit.
- [Amazon cloud problems spur outage of global websites and apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/amazon-cloud-problems-spur-outage-of-global-websites-and-apps/): Internet users have reported difficulties accessing the likes of Signal, Coinbase and Robinhood.
- [Amazon Web Services' Alexa, Snapchat, Perplexity Face Technical Glitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/amazon-web-services-alexa-snapchat-perplexity-face-technical-glitch/): AWS suffered an outage impacting Amazon, Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, Perplexity, Airtable, Canva, and McDonalds app, with issues reported in US-EAST-1 and other regions globally
- [Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/two-killed-as-cargo-plane-skids-off-hong-kong-runway/): The accident is one of the deadliest at Hong Kong International Airport since the hub opened in 1998.
- [What Does Iran’s Termination Of The JCPOA Mean For Its Nuclear Programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/what-does-irans-termination-of-the-jcpoa-mean-for-its-nuclear-programme/): Ten years after the nuclear deal was signed, Tehran has officially ended the JCPOA. Here’s what changes now for Iran’s nuclear ambitions
- [Water salinity hurting farmers, livestock in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/water-salinity-hurting-farmers-livestock-in-iraq/): Rising water salinity devastates farms and drives displacement in southern provinces.
- [Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/coalition-deal-set-to-make-takaichi-japans-first-female-pm/): Right-wing Japan Innovation Party pledges support for governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.
- [Trump Says 'Rogue Elements, Not Hamas' Behind Attack On IDF In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-says-rogue-elements-not-hamas-behind-attack-on-idf-in-gaza/): US President Donald Trump confirmed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains intact, despite recent violence. He clarified that “rogue elements,” not Hamas leadership, were behind the attack killing two IDF soldiers in Rafah. Israel conducted multiple airstrikes across Gaza on October 19 following the incident. Trump emphasized the situation would be handled “toughly, but […]
- [Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to freeze war at current battle lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-calls-on-russia-and-ukraine-to-freeze-war-at-current-battle-lines/): US president says Russia and Ukraine ‘should stop right now at the battle lines, go home’ and ‘be done’.
- [Doug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/doug-martin-former-nfl-buccaneers-all-pro-running-back-dies-at-36/): Martin died in an Oakland hospital on Saturday morning, his family said in a statement.
- [Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/cargo-plane-skids-off-hong-kong-runway-into-sea/): A cargo plane arriving from Dubai ran off the runway and into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport.
- [7 Pakistani Soldiers Killed, 15 Injured In Militant Ambush On Security Convoy In Dera Ismail Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/7-pakistani-soldiers-killed-15-injured-in-militant-ambush-on-security-convoy-in-dera-ismail-khan/): The attack targeted a unit of the Frontier Corps as it traversed the restive region. Eyewitnesses reported a heavy exchange of gunfire between the assailants and security forces
- [India lose to England by four runs in Women’s World Cup cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/india-lose-to-england-by-four-runs-in-womens-world-cup-cricket/): England rallied to secure their semifinal spot at the World Cup while India’s defeat jeopardises their chances.
- [Lawrence Bishnoi's Close Aide Shot In US, Gangster Rohit Godara Claims Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/lawrence-bishnois-close-aide-shot-in-us-gangster-rohit-godara-claims-attack/): Hari Boxer, close to Lawrence Bishnoi, was attacked in California. Rohit Godara claimed responsibility, stating he and Goldy Brar planned it.
- [Louvre Heist: CCTV Shows Thief Cutting Through Glass Before Fleeing With Priceless Jewels | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/louvre-heist-cctv-shows-thief-cutting-through-glass-before-fleeing-with-priceless-jewels-watch/): The group fled with jewels worth millions of dollars, pulling off the theft in full view of both visitors and staff.
- [Diwali In Shanghai: Indian Consulate Celebrates Festival Of Lights With Culture And Cuisine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/diwali-in-shanghai-indian-consulate-celebrates-festival-of-lights-with-culture-and-cuisine/): An example of Diwali’s international reach was seen in Shanghai, eastern China, where the Indian Consulate organised the region’s largest Diwali celebration.
- [RFK Jr. And Cheryl Hines Applauded For Flying Economy Class On Commercial Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/rfk-jr-and-cheryl-hines-applauded-for-flying-economy-class-on-commercial-flight/): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines are praised for flying economy, contrasting with AOC and Bernie Sanders, who use private jets for rallies, sparking debate on travel choices.
- [Max Verstappen wins F1 US Grand Prix; cuts Piastri standings lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/max-verstappen-wins-f1-us-grand-prix-cuts-piastri-standings-lead/): Verstappen’s wire-to-wire victory in Austin narrows the drivers’ championship gap to 40 points behind Oscar Piastri.
- [7 Minutes, 8 Priceless Jewels & A Daring Heist: How Thieves Stole Louvre Treasure In Broad Daylight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/7-minutes-8-priceless-jewels-a-daring-heist-how-thieves-stole-louvre-treasure-in-broad-daylight/): The stolen haul consisted of at least eight or nine items from the French crown-jewels collection: tiaras, necklaces, earrings, brooches, many with connections to Napoleonic era
- [‘Seven Planes Shot Down’: Trump Again Claims He Used Tariffs To Mediate India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/seven-planes-shot-down-trump-again-claims-he-used-tariffs-to-mediate-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Since May 2025, Trump has repeatedly claimed more than 40 times across speeches, interviews, and social media of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire.
- [Pilot Injured, Plane Drops 10,000 Feet After Flight's Windshield Cracks Midair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/pilot-injured-plane-drops-10000-feet-after-flights-windshield-cracks-midair/): United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City after a cracked windshield injured a pilot. Passengers later reached Los Angeles after a delay.
- [Trump Boards Air Force One Using Small Ramp After Sniper’s Nest Found Near Florida Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-boards-air-force-one-using-small-ramp-after-snipers-nest-found-near-florida-airport/): A White House official said the heightened security came after Secret Service located a hunting stand with a clear line of sight to the area where Air Force One was stationed
- [Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/bolivia-elects-centre-right-rodrigo-paz-as-president/): Paz, the son of a former president, promises ‘capitalism for all’ as election ends 20 years of socialist government.
- [Trump Would Rather End The War Than Send Tomahawks to Ukraine, Is Putin Off The Hook? | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-would-rather-end-the-war-than-send-tomahawks-to-ukraine-is-putin-off-the-hook-decode-4k/): US President Donald Trump had repeatedly floated the idea of selling long-range missiles to Ukraine that would allow Kyiv to strike deep into Russia. This was a view he had floated which would increase the leverage Ukrainians would have to force Russia to the negotiating table. And this was in the run up to Ukrainian […]
- [2 Killed After Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway Into Sea While Landing At Hong Kong Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/2-killed-after-cargo-plane-skids-off-runway-into-sea-while-landing-at-hong-kong-airport/): A Dubai cargo plane operating skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two. The Boeing 747 accident led to flight cancellations and rescue operations.
- [Israel Renews Ceasefire After Gaza Strikes; Trump Urges ‘Peaceful’ Approach With Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/israel-renews-ceasefire-after-gaza-strikes-trump-urges-peaceful-approach-with-hamas/): Donald Trump, commenting on Israel’s latest military action, told reporters aboard Air Force One, “We want to make sure that it’s going to be very peaceful with Hamas.”
- [‘Accept Putin’s Deal Or…’: Trump Shouts, Curses, Throws Maps In Fiery Meet With Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/accept-putins-deal-or-trump-shouts-curses-throws-maps-in-fiery-meet-with-zelenskyy/): Trump reportedly shouted, cursed, and tossed maps while urging Zelenskyy to accept Vladimir Putin’s terms, warning that Russia would “destroy” Ukraine if he refused.
- [Japan to vote for new PM amid political uncertainty: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/japan-to-vote-for-new-pm-amid-political-uncertainty-all-you-need-to-know/): LDP’s Sanae Takaichi needs to find coalition partners from opposition to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
- [‘They’ll Keep Paying’: Trump Renews Threat Of 'Massive Tariffs' Over India’s Russian Oil Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/theyll-keep-paying-trump-renews-threat-of-massive-tariffs-over-indias-russian-oil-imports/): Trump’s latest remarks come after his statement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, where Trump said Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia
- [‘India Has Exceptional Market’: Brazil’s Lula Calls For ‘Strategic Alliance’ To Boost Both Economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/india-has-exceptional-market-brazils-lula-calls-for-strategic-alliance-to-boost-both-economies/): Brazilian President said India and Brazil could form an alliance covering political, space, entrepreneurial, and economic domains.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,334](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1334/): Ukraine attacks Russian gas processing plant as Zelenskyy calls for more international pressure on Putin.
- [Live: Israel kills 97 Palestinians in Gaza since start of ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/live-israel-kills-97-palestinians-in-gaza-since-start-of-ceasefire/): Gaza Government Media Office says Israel has breached the truce agreement 80 times, including 21 violations on Sunday.
- [Last Ebola patient discharged in DR Congo, WHO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/last-ebola-patient-discharged-in-dr-congo-who-says/): Barring new cases, the patient’s recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the country’s 16th outbreak over.
- [Delhi HC Justice Pratibha Singh Appointed As Chief Of World Intellectual Property Organization](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/delhi-hc-justice-pratibha-singh-appointed-as-chief-of-world-intellectual-property-organization/): Justice Prathiba M. Singh of Delhi HC appointed Chair of World Intellectual Property Organization’s Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–2027, marking a proud moment for India.
- [FBI Launches Probe After Hunting Stand Found Near Palm Beach airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/fbi-launches-probe-after-hunting-stand-found-near-palm-beach-airport/): The FBI is investigating a suspicious hunting stand near the Air Force One landing zone in Palm Beach, weeks after Ryan Routh was found guilty of attempting to kill Trump.
- [Will the Pakistan-Afghanistan peace agreement hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/will-the-pakistan-afghanistan-peace-agreement-hold/): The neighbours have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after week of cross-border violence.
- [US Appoints Marijuana Dispensary Founder Mark Savaya As Envoy To Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/us-appoints-marijuana-dispensary-founder-mark-savaya-as-envoy-to-iraq/): Trump named Mark Savaya, founder of Leaf and Bud in Detroit, as Special Envoy to Iraq, citing his regional ties and campaign role with Muslim Americans in Michigan.
- [Israel Halts Aid Into Gaza After Attack On Its Forces By Hamas; 18 Killed In Israel Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/israel-halts-aid-into-gaza-after-attack-on-its-forces-by-hamas-18-killed-in-israel-attack/): Israel launched strikes in Gaza and halted aid after attacks killed two soldiers. At least 18 people died. Tensions remain high in Rafah despite a recent US-brokered ceasefire.
- [192 Trapped Miners Rescued Hours after Russia Strikes Ukrainian Coal Mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/192-trapped-miners-rescued-hours-after-russia-strikes-ukrainian-coal-mine/): The Russian forces have attacked a coal mine operated by Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, in the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight
- [Turkish Cypriots elect Tufan Erhurman in northern Cyprus polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/turkish-cypriots-elect-tufan-erhurman-in-northern-cyprus-polls/): More than 218,000 people voted in TRNC leadership election that could shape the island’s political direction.
- [What we know about Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, will it hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/what-we-know-about-pakistan-afghanistan-ceasefire-will-it-hold/): Islamabad and Kabul commit to ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, but will it hold amid mutual distrust?
- [Yemen's Houthi Rebels Detain 20 UN Employees, Including 15 Foreigners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/yemens-houthi-rebels-detain-20-un-employees-including-15-foreigners/): Houthi rebels detained 20 UN employees in Sana’a and released 11 after questioning. UN seeks swift resolution and staff release.
- ['Imaginary': Taliban Says Pakistan Creating 'False Narrative' On Durand Line After Doha Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/imaginary-taliban-says-pakistan-creating-false-narrative-on-durand-line-after-doha-talks/): Afghan Taliban minister Mullah Yaqoob said there was no discussion or decision on the Durand Line during the talks over a ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan
- [EU Proposes Maritime Declaration For Member States To Inspect Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/eu-proposes-maritime-declaration-for-member-states-to-inspect-russias-shadow-fleet/): The EEAS urges EU states to back a maritime declaration enabling inspections of Russia’s shadow fleet, citing risks to environment, navigation, and critical infrastructure.
- [Manchester United stun Liverpool 2-1 as Maguire scores late winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/manchester-united-stun-liverpool-2-1-as-maguire-scores-late-winner/): United end nine-year drought without victory at Anfield and deal a blow to the reigning champions’ title chase.
- [Four-minute heist at the Louvre: How priceless jewels were stolen in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/four-minute-heist-at-the-louvre-how-priceless-jewels-were-stolen-in-france/): Thieves used an extendable ladder and motorbikes to steal eight precious items from Apollo’s Gallery at Paris museum.
- ['Light Over Darkness': Israel, UAE, Singapore Extend Diwali Greetings To Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/light-over-darkness-israel-uae-singapore-extend-diwali-greetings-to-indians/): Singapore PM also shared a video message featuring vibrant visuals of deities, festive markets, and joyous celebrations across the country.
- [US Conducted Another Strike On Drug-Smuggling Boat, 3 Killed: Defense Secretary Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/us-conducted-another-strike-on-drug-smuggling-boat-3-killed-defense-secretary-hegseth/): US Defense Secretary announced a US strike on an ELN-affiliated vessel in the Caribbean, killing three narco-terrorists. The Trump administration claims 27 smugglers killed so far.
- [Yemen’s Houthis detain 20 UN staff in latest raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/yemens-houthis-detain-20-un-staff-in-latest-raid/): United Nations demands the release of its employees after Houthi forces raided a facility and detained staff in Sanaa.
- [Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza as both sides say the other breached truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/israeli-strikes-kill-15-in-gaza-as-both-sides-say-the-other-breached-truce/): Hamas maintains it is abiding by ceasefire as 15 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday.
- [Gaza Truce Teeters After 9 Days As Israel And Hamas Trade Blame For Breaches | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/gaza-truce-teeters-after-9-days-as-israel-and-hamas-trade-blame-for-breaches-top-updates/): The latest escalation threatens to undo the nine-day-old ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump earlier this month
- [Bangladesh garment exporters fear $1bn losses after huge airport fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/bangladesh-garment-exporters-fear-1bn-losses-after-huge-airport-fire/): The fire gutted import cargo terminals areas at Dhaka airport, destroying an estimated $1bn of ‘urgent air shipments’.
- [Video Shows Indian Man Waving Pistol-Shaped Lighters At Passersby In Bangkok; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/video-shows-indian-man-waving-pistol-shaped-lighters-at-passersby-in-bangkok-arrested/): He was taken into custody at Pathum Wan Police Station, where authorities confirmed that the item he was holding was not a real weapon but a lighter.
- [What we know about robbery at Louvre Museum in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/what-we-know-about-robbery-at-louvre-museum-in-paris/): Thieves have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris, in a brazen heist that only took minutes.
- [Kohli, Rohit struggle as India lose to Australia in ODI Perth opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/kohli-rohit-struggle-as-india-lose-to-australia-in-odi-perth-opener/): Mitchell Marsh powered Australia to ODI victory against India as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed in their return.
- [Kenya’s revered opposition leader Raila Odinga being laid to rest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/kenyas-revered-opposition-leader-raila-odinga-being-laid-to-rest/): Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes.
- [Gaza’s traumatised children urgently need the hope education offers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/gazas-traumatised-children-urgently-need-the-hope-education-offers/): Restoring education in Gaza is as urgent as humanitarian provision. It can help children begin to recover from trauma.
- [Trump calls Colombia’s Petro ‘a drug leader’, says US to cut aid to country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/trump-calls-colombias-petro-a-drug-leader-says-us-to-cut-aid-to-country/): Comments come after Petro accused US government of murder and demanded answers after latest strike in Caribbean.
- ['Echoes Cruelty…': Congressman Reacts To US Politician's Call For Mass Deportation Of Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/echoes-cruelty-congressman-reacts-to-us-politicians-call-for-mass-deportation-of-indians/): Langevin triggered widespread outrage among Indian American communities, members of Congress, and local residents after a series of inflammatory social media posts.
- ['Gen Z Protests Created Terror': Nepal's Ousted PM Oli Says Govt Trying To Arrest Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/gen-z-protests-created-terror-nepals-ousted-pm-oli-says-govt-trying-to-arrest-him/): KP Sharma Oli stepped down in early September after widespread protests led by Nepal’s Gen Z youth, who demanded his resignation over corruption allegations
- [Tropical Storm Fengshen Hits the Philippines, At Least Five Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/tropical-storm-fengshen-hits-the-philippines-at-least-five-killed/): Mass evacuations occurred in Capiz province, Philippines, after Tropical Storm Fengshen caused heavy rains flooding central roads. The storm, locally named Ramil, made landfall October 18 in Sorsogon with winds up to 65 km/h and gusts reaching 90 km/h. Fengshen killed a family of five near Pitogo. Slightly weakened over Samar, the storm may reintensify […]
- ['King' Donald Trump ‘Dumps’ On ‘No Kings’ Protesters In AI video As Millions March Across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/king-donald-trump-dumps-on-no-kings-protesters-in-ai-video-as-millions-march-across-us/): US President Donald Trump on Oct. 19 posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing himself wearing a crown and piloting a “KING TRUMP” fighter jetThe clip showed the jet dumping brown liquid over protesters during the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Missing Deaf-Mute Hindu Minor Girl Found Married To Father Of Seven Daughters In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/missing-deaf-mute-hindu-minor-girl-found-married-to-father-of-seven-daughters-in-pakistan/): The girl from Korwah town in Badin district had gone missing around nine days ago. Her parents had lodged a complaint.
- [Taiwan's EVA Air Apologises For Asking Sick Leave Paperwork From Deceased Flight Attendant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/taiwans-eva-air-apologises-for-asking-sick-leave-paperwork-from-deceased-flight-attendant/): EVA Air said the message had been sent by mistake by an employee who was not fully familiar with the correct procedures
- [Trump Dubs Colombia’s Petro As ‘Illegal Drug Dealer’, Vows To End US Aid To South American Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/trump-dubs-colombias-petro-as-illegal-drug-dealer-vows-to-end-us-aid-to-south-american-nation/): Donald Trump accused Gustavo Petro of being an illegal drug peddler, slashed US funding to Colombia, and warned of action over drug production, escalating US Colombia tensions.
- [Iran Navy Chief Flags ‘Hostile Plot’ As Ship ‘With Iran Cargo For Houthis’ Gets ‘Hit’ Off Yemen | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/iran-navy-chief-flags-hostile-plot-as-ship-with-iran-cargo-for-houthis-gets-hit-off-yemen-4k/): An LPG tanker, Falcon (IMO 9014432), carrying Iranian cargo, was hit by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Aden on Oct. 18 near Houthi-controlled Yemen. Owned by an Indian company and flagged in Cameroon, the ship was likely headed to Yemen’s Ras Isa terminal to supply Tehran-backed Houthis. Iran’s Mehr News Agency denied any […]
- ['Night Stalkers': Who Are The Elite US Army Special Ops Unit That Use Black Hawks To Strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/night-stalkers-who-are-the-elite-us-army-special-ops-unit-that-use-black-hawks-to-strike/): The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, nicknamed ‘Night Stalkers’, is an airborne unit and flies helicopters in support of US Special Operation Forces
- [South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/south-korea-arrests-north-korean-soldier-for-crossing-fortified-border/): The incident is the first alleged defection of a North Korean soldier in more than a year.
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/live-liverpool-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool and Man United face-off at Anfield.
- [Video: UN relief coordinator inspects devastation in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/video-un-relief-coordinator-inspects-devastation-in-gaza-city/): UN Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has inspected damage in Gaza City as the agency plans to ramp up its relief efforts.
- [Israel kills 11 family members in deadliest Gaza ceasefire violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/israel-kills-11-family-members-in-deadliest-gaza-ceasefire-violation/): Palestinians are grieving 11 members of a family killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City, in violation of the ceasefire.
- [Russia counts on Trump to “take his attention off” Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/russia-counts-on-trump-to-take-his-attention-off-ukraine-war/): Analyst Robert Hamilton says Putin expects US attention to drift before the upcoming Budapest summit.
- [Why UK’s Prince Andrew lost his royal title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/why-uks-prince-andrew-lost-his-royal-title/): How Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite child, Prince Andrew, fell from grace, finally forced to relinquish royal titles.
- [Survivor of US ‘drug submarine’ strike returns to Colombia with head trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/survivor-of-us-drug-submarine-strike-returns-to-colombia-with-head-trauma/): A Colombian citizen who survived a US strike on a suspected drug-smuggling submarine in the Caribbean has been repatriat
- [‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/priceless-jewels-stolen-from-frances-louvre-museum-in-four-minute-heist/): The world’s most-visited museum will remain closed for the day for ‘exceptional reasons’.
- [From Mona Lisa To Courbet's The Wave: Biggest Heists In Paris' Louvre Museum History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/from-mona-lisa-to-courbets-the-wave-biggest-heists-in-paris-louvre-museum-history/): On Sunday, the Louvre Museum in Paris shut after a seven-minute jewellery heist in the Apollo Room. Thieves stole priceless Crown Jewels and escaped
- [Hamas ‘Planning’ Strikes On Gaza Civilians? Trump Warns, Citing ‘Intel’, Threatens ‘To Take…’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/hamas-planning-strikes-on-gaza-civilians-trump-warns-citing-intel-threatens-to-take-4k/): On Oct 19, Armed fighters attacked Israeli forces in Rafah, prompting IDF airstrikes. The IDF earlier said militants had opened fire from a tunnel in the area, and Netanyahu ordered the Rafah crossing closed until further notice.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:34 – US WARNS OF “IMMINENT” HAMAS ATTACK05:11 – HAMAS RETURNS HOSTAGE REMAINS n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Joe Biden Spotted For First Time Since Beginning Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/joe-biden-spotted-for-first-time-since-beginning-radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer/): Joe Biden, 82, was seen at St. Joseph on the Brandywine after starting radiation therapy for prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
- [Israel sending gangs, militias to “wreak havoc” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/israel-sending-gangs-militias-to-wreak-havoc-in-gaza/): Mouin Rabbani talks about the violence in Gaza since the truce began and how he believes it’s being fuelled by Israel.
- [In Gaza, Palestinians reclaim small moments of dignity amid the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/in-gaza-palestinians-reclaim-small-moments-of-dignity-amid-the-ceasefire/): Although haunted by loss and uncertainty, Palestinians find relief in wedding celebrations and cups of coffee.
- [The Pakistani families caught in an endless cycle of blood transfusions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/the-pakistani-families-caught-in-an-endless-cycle-of-blood-transfusions/): Many born with the genetic disorder thalassaemia major die before the age of 10. Donated blood can help keep them alive.
- [Video: Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after Doha talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/video-afghanistan-and-pakistan-agree-to-ceasefire-after-doha-talks/): Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye.
- [Iconic Bollywood romance marks 30 years of nonstop run at Mumbai theatre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/iconic-bollywood-romance-marks-30-years-of-nonstop-run-at-mumbai-theatre/): The city’s Maratha Mandir has been holding daily screenings of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge since it released in 1995.
- [Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/pakistan-launches-its-first-hyperspectral-satellite/): The technology is expected to boost capacity in environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management.
- [Robbers Storm Iconic Louvre Museum In Paris, Steal 'Priceless' Jewellery In 7-Minute Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/robbers-storm-iconic-louvre-museum-in-paris-steal-priceless-jewellery-in-7-minute-heist/): The thieves used small chainsaws and a goods lift to access a specific room within the museum. The exact value of the stolen items is still being assessed
- [Qatar Declares ‘Immediate’ Pakistan-Afghan Truce As Munir Warns Taliban of ‘Perpetual Attacks’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/qatar-declares-immediate-pakistan-afghan-truce-as-munir-warns-taliban-of-perpetual-attacks-4k/): Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” in Qatar following a week of the worst border clashes since the Taliban took power in 2021, the Qatari foreign ministry announced after talks mediated by Doha and Turkey.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:51 – TTP OUSTER FOR PRISONER RELEASE?04:24 – PAKISTAN WARNS KABUL: “PEACE OR CHAOS?” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to “immediate” ceasefire after over a week of deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/pakistan-and-afghanistan-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-after-over-a-week-of-deadly-clashes/): Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire”, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced on Oct. 19The truce was announced after talks in Doha, which Qatar and Turkey mediated to ease tensions n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Launches Airstrikes In Rafah, Southern Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/israel-launches-airstrikes-in-rafah-southern-gaza-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was apprised of the situation by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz.
- [Prince Andrew Sought Personal Information Of Virginia Giuffre Amid Royal Fallout: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/19/prince-andrew-sought-personal-information-of-virginia-giuffre-amid-royal-fallout-reports/): Prince Andrew announced that he would give up using his title of Duke of York after pressure on Buckingham Palace over a sexual abuse allegation from Virginia Giuffre.
- [“What US Did with Laden” Israel “To Burn” Sinwar Body? Strikes Haniyeh Family Deal With Turkey | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/what-us-did-with-laden-israel-to-burn-sinwar-body-strikes-haniyeh-family-deal-with-turkey-4k/): Israel is reportedly considering burning the body of Hamas leader Sinwar, similar to the U.S. handling of Osama bin Laden’s remains. The situation includes recent strikes and a family deal involving Haniyeh, with Turkey playing a key role in negotiations and mediation efforts. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘I Don't Think I'll Survive': New Zealand-Born Teen Faces Deportation To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/i-dont-think-ill-survive-new-zealand-born-teen-faces-deportation-to-india/): Navjot Singh, born in Auckland to Indian parents, faces deportation to India after losing New Zealand residency.
- [Israeli basketball clubs to resume hosting EuroLeague games on December 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/israeli-basketball-clubs-to-resume-hosting-euroleague-games-on-december-1/): EuroLeague said the decision to allow Israeli clubs home games was in response to the October 10 ceasefire agreement.
- [Qatar Quietly Removes “Border” Reference From Pakistan-Afghan Truce Deal? Bid To Woo Taliban? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/qatar-quietly-removes-border-reference-from-pakistan-afghan-truce-deal-bid-to-woo-taliban-4k/): On Oct. 20, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Reuters the ceasefire with Afghanistan depends on the Taliban preventing attacks on Islamabad, adding that the Qatar- and Turkey-brokered deal guarantees no cross-border strikes.00:00 – INTRODUCTION04:08 – WHAT DOES THE TRUCE DEAL SAY ON PAK-AFGHAN BORDER?06:03 – PAKISTANI MILITANTS ARE NOT TERRORISTS: TALIBAN n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [What to know about Trump’s plan to build $250m White House ballroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/what-to-know-about-trumps-plan-to-build-250m-white-house-ballroom/): It’s the first major structural change to the mansion since extensive renovations under President Truman in 1948.
- [Mona Lisa to the Nazis: Robbed often, why latest Louvre theft is different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/mona-lisa-to-the-nazis-robbed-often-why-latest-louvre-theft-is-different/): Experts say jewels stolen in heists from the iconic Parisian museum are hard to recover, as they are broken down.
- [How Russia’s new tactics pose new winter threat to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/how-russias-new-tactics-pose-new-winter-threat-to-ukraine/): Russia’s modified drones are piercing Ukraine’s defences at greater rates than before, targeting energy infrastructure.
- [Video: Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/video-who-is-sanae-takaichi-japans-first-female-prime-minister/): Japanese parliamentarians have elected the country’s first female prime minister.
- [Does Earth Have 2 Moons Now? Meet Our New Celestial Companion | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/does-earth-have-2-moons-now-meet-our-new-celestial-companion-explained/): NASA reports that this ‘companion moon’ has orbited alongside Earth for 60 years and will continue until 2083, after which it will gradually drift away
- [Slovak court sentences poet that shot PM to 21 years for ‘terror attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/slovak-court-sentences-poet-that-shot-pm-to-21-years-for-terror-attack/): The populist government has blamed the 2024 attack on ‘hatred’ spread by opposition and critical media.
- [A new order is being imposed on the Palestinians. How do we confront it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/a-new-order-is-being-imposed-on-the-palestinians-how-do-we-confront-it/): Ignoring the new reality or refusing to engage with it would mean to lose agency.
- [Al Jazeera documentary reveals new evidence in Hind Rajab family’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/al-jazeera-documentary-reveals-new-evidence-in-hind-rajab-familys-killing/): Al Jazeera documentary uncovers new evidence in killings of Hind Rajab, her family and rescue team in Gaza City.
- [Mountains of waste add to health fears in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/mountains-of-waste-add-to-health-fears-in-gaza/): Mountains of toxic waste are piled up on Gaza’s streets, worsening a growing public health crisis.
- [Poland Threatens Vladimir Putin Against Using Its Airspace: ‘Will Be Forced To Arrest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/poland-threatens-vladimir-putin-against-using-its-airspace-will-be-forced-to-arrest/): Poland’s warning comes ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
- [US Accepts Russia’s Victory Before Putin Meet? Says ‘Winner Will Take…’, Doubts Ukraine ‘Could…’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/us-accepts-russias-victory-before-putin-meet-says-winner-will-take-doubts-ukraine-could-4k/): The United States appears to acknowledge Russia’s upper hand in the Ukraine conflict ahead of a meeting with Putin, expressing skepticism about Ukraine’s ability to win and hinting at a possible outcome where the victorious side dictates terms. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year prison term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-starts-five-year-prison-term/): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is starting a five-year prison term for raising campaign funds from Libya.
- [Drone attack in Sudan threatens Khartoum airport’s reopening: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/drone-attack-in-sudan-threatens-khartoum-airports-reopening-reports/): Sources and witnesses report early-morning explosions near Khartoum international airport, due to reopen on Wednesday.
- [Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year jail term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-starts-five-year-jail-term/): Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy for seeking campaign funds for 2007 election from Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.
- [Pakistan Warns Ceasefire Hinges On Taliban Halting TTP Incursions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/pakistan-warns-ceasefire-hinges-on-taliban-halting-ttp-incursions/): Pakistan said ceasefire agreement with Afghanistan rests on Taliban’s ability to rein in militants attacking Pakistan Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s remarks come days after the neighbouring countries agreed to a ceasefire in Doha n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Poland detains suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/poland-detains-suspected-saboteurs-amid-fears-of-russian-hybrid-warfare/): Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
- [Iran's Supreme Leader's Aide Under Fire After Daughter's Hijab-Free Wedding Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/irans-supreme-leaders-aide-under-fire-after-daughters-hijab-free-wedding-video-goes-viral/): The grand Western-style wedding and the attire of the bride and her mother attracted widespread criticism in Iran where the hijab is mandatory.
- [Jewellery from Louvre perhaps “stolen to order”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/jewellery-from-louvre-perhaps-stolen-to-order/): “Art is worth something, even if it’s stolen.”
- [Real Madrid vs Juventus: UEFA Champions League – teams, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/real-madrid-vs-juventus-uefa-champions-league-teams-start-and-lineups/): Real Madrid face their first serious test of Champions League with a stellar matchup against former champions Juventus.
- [Trump To Let Israel “Eradicate Violent” Hamas? Dispatches Vance To Meet Netanyahu, ‘Monitor’ Gaza|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-to-let-israel-eradicate-violent-hamas-dispatches-vance-to-meet-netanyahu-monitor-gaza4k/): On Oct. 20, Trump warned he could order Israel to re-enter Gaza and “eradicate” Hamas if it breaches the ceasefire he brokered earlier this month.00:00 – INTRODUCTION04:07 – ISRAELI MILITARY STARTS WORK ON “YELLOW LINE” IN GAZA05:04 – VP VANCE EN ROUTE TO ISRAEL n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Sanae Takaichi: Inside The Life And Career Of Japan’s First Female PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/sanae-takaichi-inside-the-life-and-career-of-japans-first-female-pm/): Sanae Takaichi is a veteran Japanese politician known for her conservative stance and long-standing affiliation with the Liberal Democratic Party.
- [Watch: Israeli Military Marks ‘Yellow Line’ In Gaza After ‘Deadly’ Clashes Amid Ceasefire | Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/watch-israeli-military-marks-yellow-line-in-gaza-after-deadly-clashes-amid-ceasefire-hamas/): The Israeli army has begun marking a “Yellow Line” in Gaza with border stones, following deadly weekend clashes that threatened the ceasefire, under orders from the defence minister.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [‘Hamas Will Be Eradicated In 2…’, Trump Warns As US VP JD Vance Heads To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/hamas-will-be-eradicated-in-2-trump-warns-as-us-vp-jd-vance-heads-to-israel/): US president Donald Trump on Oct. 20 threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it breached the Gaza ceasefire deal with IsraelTrump’s latest warning came as US Vice President JD Vance travelled to the region to ‘bolster’ the fragile Gaza truce n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and first female prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/who-is-sanae-takaichi-japans-iron-lady-and-first-female-prime-minister/): Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges in office.
- [Doha Debates is back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/doha-debates-is-back/): Hosts Dareen Abughaida & Imran Garda lead majlis-style debates from Qatar’s Education City.
- [Qatar’s Emir condemns ‘continued violation’ of Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/qatars-emir-condemns-continued-violation-of-gaza-ceasefire/): Speaking at the opening session of Qatar’s Shura Council, the country’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned a
- [Rahaf in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/rahaf-in-gaza/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Diwali provokes ‘hazardous’ alert over New Delhi air quality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/diwali-provokes-hazardous-alert-over-new-delhi-air-quality/): Fireworks set off for the festival of lights contribute to Indian capital’s ‘worst in the world’ air quality.
- [Cranes topple during deadly tornado in northern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/cranes-topple-during-deadly-tornado-in-northern-france/): Video shows towering construction cranes being brought down by a tornado in northern France, killing one person.
- [Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/thick-smog-blankets-new-delhi-after-diwali-fireworks/): Diwali celebrations push air pollution to hazardous levels, impacting health and visibility.
- [Video: Applause in parliament as Japan gets first female prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/video-applause-in-parliament-as-japan-gets-first-female-prime-minister/): There was applause in Japan’s parliament as members voted in the country’s first woman prime minister.
- [Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/despite-us-push-china-poised-to-dominate-rare-earths-for-years/): Breaking China’s stranglehold on supplies of the critical minerals is likely to take at least a decade, experts say.
- [‘Keep Dreaming’: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects Trump’s Claim Of Destroying Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/keep-dreaming-irans-ayatollah-khamenei-rejects-trumps-claim-of-destroying-nuclear-sites/): Trump told Israel’s Knesset that the US had “obliterated” Iranian nuclear sites during joint strikes with Israel in June.
- [Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/japans-parliament-confirms-hardliner-takaichi-as-countrys-first-female-pm/): Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority.
- [Trump tells Australian envoy ‘I don’t like you either’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-tells-australian-envoy-i-dont-like-you-either/): During talks at the White House with Australia’s prime minister, US President Donald Trump told Australian Ambassador Ke
- [‘Never Trust Indian’: Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia Faces Backlash Over Racist Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/never-trust-indian-trump-nominee-paul-ingrassia-faces-backlash-over-racist-remark/): Paul Ingrassia is a 30-year-old attorney and political commentator who currently serves as the White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security.
- [Bed Bugs Invade Google’s New York Office, Employees Told To Stay Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/bed-bugs-invade-googles-new-york-office-employees-told-to-stay-home/): For employees, the memo triggered everything from amusement to anxiety. Office chat threads filled with nervous jokes about bringing “souvenirs” home.
- [Meet Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female PM Is A China Hawk And A Heavy Metal Drummer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/meet-sanae-takaichi-japans-first-female-pm-is-a-china-hawk-and-a-heavy-metal-drummer/): Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, winning majority at both houses in Parliament.Inspired by Thatcher, she brings conservative and nationalist views to the role.
- [‘May Our Partnership Flourish’: PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu For Diwali Wishes, Sends Birthday Greetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/may-our-partnership-flourish-pm-modi-thanks-netanyahu-for-diwali-wishes-sends-birthday-greetings/): PM Modi said, “May India-Israel Strategic Partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.”
- [Why Is Donald Trump Bulldozing Part Of The White House? Inside His 15-Year-Old Dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/why-is-donald-trump-bulldozing-part-of-the-white-house-inside-his-15-year-old-dream/): Spanning 90,000 square feet, three times larger than the East Room, the new ballroom will seat 650 guests, featuring gold chandeliers, marble floors, and grand windows
- [Live: More Palestinians killed in Gaza; US officials visit Israel for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/live-more-palestinians-killed-in-gaza-us-officials-visit-israel-for-talks/): Deadly Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza as US VP and other officials visit Israel for ceasefire talks.
- [University of Arizona latest to turn down Trump’s university compact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/university-of-arizona-latest-to-turn-down-trumps-university-compact/): Seven of nine institutions approached by the Trump administration have now declined to sign new federal funding rules.
- [US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/us-chess-grandmaster-daniel-naroditsky-dies-at-29/): The California-born player won the Under 12 world championship and became a grandmaster at 18.
- [Palestinian woman attacked by Israeli settler while harvesting olives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/palestinian-woman-attacked-by-israeli-settler-while-harvesting-olives/): An Israeli settler assaulted a Palestinian woman while she was harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank town of Turmu
- [‘Good Will Triumph Over Evil’: Trump Sends Diwali Wishes To Americans, Calls For Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/good-will-triumph-over-evil-trump-sends-diwali-wishes-to-americans-calls-for-peace/): Diwali, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide.
- [Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/sanae-takaichi-becomes-japans-first-woman-prime-minister/): The 64-year-old conservative leader, known for her outspoken criticism of China, secured a majority in the first round of voting
- [George Springer’s Game 7 home run sends Blue Jays into MLB World Series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/george-springers-game-7-home-run-sends-blue-jays-into-mlb-world-series/): Springer’s three-run homer against Seattle put Toronto Blue Jays into the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
- [Myanmar military arrests more than 2,000 people at infamous scam centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/myanmar-military-arrests-more-than-2000-people-at-infamous-scam-centre/): The military also confiscated 30 Starlink satellites from the sprawling KK Park scam centre on the border with Thailand.
- [White House Agrees To Forgive Student Loans For Millions Of Borrowers. Here's What It Means For You](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/white-house-agrees-to-forgive-student-loans-for-millions-of-borrowers-heres-what-it-means-for-you/): If the forgiveness occurs this year, it won’t trigger federal income tax for most borrowers under this deal, removing the ‘tax bomb’ risk
- [Bibi Boasts of Saving Israelis From "Nuclear Smoke", Dropping "153 tons of bombs" On Gaza | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/bibi-boasts-of-saving-israelis-from-nuclear-smoke-dropping-153-tons-of-bombs-on-gaza-4k/): Israeli forces dropped 153 tonnes (337,307 pounds) of bombs on targets in Gaza in response to what it said was a ceasefire breach by the Palestinian group Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told parliament Monday (Oct. 20).”One of our hands holds a weapon, the other hand is stretched out for peace,” Netanyahu told members of […]
- [Who Is Lucy Martinez? Chicago Teacher Mimics Charlie Kirk Killing At ‘No Kings’ Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/who-is-lucy-martinez-chicago-teacher-mimics-charlie-kirk-killing-at-no-kings-protest/): The dramatic act mocked  Kirk’s death in September at Utah State University, sending shockwaves across social media.
- [H-1B Visa Rule: Trump Administration Lists Categories Exempt From $100,000 Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/h-1b-visa-rule-trump-administration-lists-categories-exempt-from-100000-charge/): The $100,000 fee was introduced by US President Donald Trump through a proclamation issued on September 20, 2025.
- [‘Your Mom Did’: Karoline Leavitt Snaps At Reporter Over Trump–Putin Summit Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/your-mom-did-karoline-leavitt-snaps-at-reporter-over-trump-putin-summit-question/): The date for the Trump-Putin meeting, which is expected to take place in Budapest in the coming weeks, has not been finalised yet
- [Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets to Europa League match in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/israels-maccabi-tel-aviv-to-decline-tickets-to-europa-league-match-in-uk/): Tel Aviv football team says it is working to ‘stamp out racism’ among its fan base.
- [Charged for saying ‘I love Muhammad’, India’s Muslims decry gov’t crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/charged-for-saying-i-love-muhammad-indias-muslims-decry-govt-crackdown/): Several BJP-ruled states file cases against hundreds of Muslims, most of them in Uttar Pradesh, for raising the chant.
- [What caused Amazon’s AWS outage, and why did so many major apps go offline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/what-caused-amazons-aws-outage-and-why-did-so-many-major-apps-go-offline/): Amazon Web Services, a cloud platform that supports a portion of the internet, experienced a massive outage on Monday.
- ['I Don't Like You Either': Trump's Awkward Exchange With Australian Envoy Kevin Rudd | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/i-dont-like-you-either-trumps-awkward-exchange-with-australian-envoy-kevin-rudd-watch/): Donald Trump confronted Kevin Rudd over past criticism after signing a multibillion-dollar rare-earth and critical minerals deal with Anthony Albanese.
- [Trump Warns China Of Massive 155% Tariffs If No Trade Deal By November 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-warns-china-of-massive-155-tariffs-if-no-trade-deal-by-november-1/): The US President added that several nations had taken advantage of the United States in the past, but such practices would no longer be tolerated.
- [‘Ay yay yay…Watch That!’: Trump Scolds Cameraman For Knocking 400-Year-Old Mirror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/ay-yay-yaywatch-that-trump-scolds-cameraman-for-knocking-400-year-old-mirror/): The incident happened as Trump sat alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, announcing $8.5 billion critical minerals deal between the two nations.
- [Why is Israel still restricting aid to Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/why-is-israel-still-restricting-aid-to-gaza/): How does Israel continue to limit aid to Palestinians in Gaza?
- [Threat Posed By Khalistani Groups Is Canada’s Problem, Not India’s: Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/threat-posed-by-khalistani-groups-is-canadas-problem-not-indias-envoy/): Envoy Patnaik dismissed claims linking Indian diplomats to criminal activities in Canada.
- [‘They Have To Be Good’: Trump Warns Hamas Of ‘Eradication’ If Gaza Truce Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/they-have-to-be-good-trump-warns-hamas-of-eradication-if-gaza-truce-fails/): Trump’s remarks followed Israel’s announcement that it had begun “renewed enforcement” of the Gaza ceasefire after conducting air strikes in retaliation for alleged Hamas attacks.
- ["We Failed..." France Boosts Security In Paris After 'Priceless' Jewels Stolen From The Louvre | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/we-failed-france-boosts-security-in-paris-after-priceless-jewels-stolen-from-the-louvre-4k/): A daring jewel heist at Paris’ Louvre on Oct. 19, where thieves used a crane to smash a window and escape with crown jewels on motorbikes, has sparked outrage and global headlines, highlighting security gaps at the iconic museum.00:00 – INTRODUCTION01:29 – HOW DID THIEVES BREAK INTO THE LOUVRE?03:09 – WHAT JEWELS WERE STOLEN? n18oc_world […]
- [US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/us-appeals-court-says-trump-can-send-soldiers-to-portland-oregon/): Dissenting justice says decision ‘erodes core constitutional principles’ and risks violating freedom of expression.
- [Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/israel-continues-deadly-gaza-truce-breaches-as-us-seeks-to-strengthen-deal/): About 100 Palestinians killed since ceasefire entered into effect on October 10, according to Gaza officials.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,335](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1335/): Here are the key events from day 1,335 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/inquiry-recommends-lisbon-funicular-trams-stay-closed-after-september-crash/): September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks.
- [Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/argentinas-central-bank-says-it-signed-20bn-currency-swap-deal-with-us/): Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
- [Video Captures French Crown Jewels Stolen in Louvre Museum Heis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/video-captures-french-crown-jewels-stolen-in-louvre-museum-heis/): On October 19, eight priceless jewels were stolen from Paris’ Louvre Museum, including Napoleon’s gift to Empress Marie-Louis, Empress Eugénie’s diadem, and Queen Marie-Amelie’s necklace. Robbers escaped on motorbikes, though Eugénie’s Imperial Crown was dropped and recovered. The heist exposed security weaknesses despite 8.7 million visitors in 2024. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez assigned a specialized […]
- [Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/pakistan-says-ceasefire-hinges-on-afghanistan-curbing-armed-groups/): Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan Taliban operates ‘in connivance’ with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban.
- [Who can enforce the Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/who-can-enforce-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians.
- [‘I’ve Been Invited’: Trump To Visit China Early Next Year, Claims Xi Does Not Want Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/ive-been-invited-trump-to-visit-china-early-next-year-claims-xi-does-not-want-taiwan/): Trump plans to visit China early next year and aims for a trade deal with Xi Jinping in South Korea, expressing confidence in US-China relations and addressing Taiwan concerns.
- [US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/us-australia-sign-rare-earth-mineral-agreement-as-china-tightens-supply/): US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.
- [BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/bnp-paribas-shares-fall-after-us-jurys-sudan-verdict/): The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.
- [Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/madagascars-new-prime-minister-named-after-military-coup/): Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.
- [As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/as-public-media-funds-officially-dry-up-local-radio-stations-struggle/): Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.
- [Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/nigerias-victims-of-endsars-protest-violence-await-justice-five-years-on/): Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met.
- [Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/body-of-nepali-student-held-in-gaza-returned-to-kathmandu/): Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.
- [Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/firefighters-rescue-woman-in-wheelchair-as-parts-of-southern-turkiye-flood/): Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.
- [Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-says-he-will-visit-china-early-next-year/): This is a breaking news story.
- [EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/eu-moves-to-ban-russian-energy-imports-by-2028/): A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
- [China sets goal to become a “modern socialist power”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/china-sets-goal-to-become-a-modern-socialist-power/): So, the next two five-year plans are very, very important to see China’s achievement of global competitiveness.”
- [South Korea police seek warrants for 58 repatriated scam centre suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/south-korea-police-seek-warrants-for-58-repatriated-scam-centre-suspects/): The South Korean nationals were returned from Cambodia after being held for alleged links to “pig butchering” scams.
- [Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/mongolias-president-vetoes-effort-to-unseat-pm/): President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament’s vote to oust the PM is invalid because of ‘procedural flaws’.
- ["Keep Dreaming" Khamenei Mocks Trump Claim Of Destroying Nuke Sites, Iran Pledges Houthi Support |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/keep-dreaming-khamenei-mocks-trump-claim-of-destroying-nuke-sites-iran-pledges-houthi-support-4k/): Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday (Oct. 20) rebuffed claims by US President Donald Trump that the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites had been destroyed by US strikes in June.In a statement on his official website, Khamenei told Trump to “keep dreaming” over the comments on the sites’ destruction and questioned the US president’s […]
- [‘Conquer, crush, win’: Israel’s Ben-Gvir calls for return to war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/conquer-crush-win-israels-ben-gvir-calls-for-return-to-war-in-gaza/): Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir says Prime Minister Netanyahu must “return to intense fighting” in Gaza to dismantle Hamas.
- [Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/colombia-recalls-ambassador-to-united-states-amid-diplomatic-spat/): Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’.
- [Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/why-trump-is-seeking-to-remove-aluminium-from-vaccines/): Aluminium has been proven to be safe, removing it could reduce immunity and increase disease risk, experts say.
- [From UK PM To UAE's Sheikh Mohammed, World Leaders Extend Diwali Greetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/from-uk-pm-to-uaes-sheikh-mohammed-world-leaders-extend-diwali-greetings/): Global leaders joined in the Diwali spirit, reflecting the festival’s universal message of hope, unity, and renewal as celebrations lit up hearts across the world.
- [Ukraine does not need a NATO Article 5-like guarantee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/ukraine-does-not-need-a-nato-article-5-like-guarantee/): It needs a security mechanism that triggers action automatically.
- [Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: UEFA Champions League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-uefa-champions-league-teams-start-lineups/): Two of Europe’s greatest sides to have never won the UEFA Champions League clash in league phase match at Emirates.
- ['Can't Blame India': Envoy Patnaik Says Canadians Behind Khalistan Problem In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/cant-blame-india-envoy-patnaik-says-canadians-behind-khalistan-problem-in-canada/): India’s new envoy stressed it is Canadians who are “creating this problem,” and the country must treat it as its own law-and-order challenge
- [Amazon Web Services outage disrupts host of major sites and apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-host-of-major-sites-and-apps/): Downdetector showed a long list of major apps and sites that have been disrupted by an outage at Amazon Web Services.
- [Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/has-the-gaza-ceasefire-been-broken/): Fragile ceasefire to end Israel’s two-year war on Gaza hangs by a thread, with Rafah crossing closed, aid restricted.
- [Trump says Gaza ceasefire stands as Israel unleashes “massive” strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/trump-says-gaza-ceasefire-stands-as-israel-unleashes-massive-strikes/): Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire dozens of times in 24-hours, killing Palestinians and sowing fear.
- [Israel says it will attack anyone crossing the “yellow line” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/20/israel-says-it-will-attack-anyone-crossing-the-yellow-line-in-gaza/): Israel warns of attacks on anyone crossing the “yellow line” in Gaza after deadly clashes in Rafah.
- [India Reopens Full Embassy In Kabul After 4 Years, Marks Re-Entry In Taliban-Era Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/india-reopens-full-embassy-in-kabul-after-4-years-marks-re-entry-in-taliban-era-afghanistan/): Top government sources confirmed to CNN-News18 that the move is designed to counterbalance growing Chinese and Pakistani influence in Kabul
- [Trump's Proposal To Freeze Current Russia-Ukraine Frontline 'A Good Compromise': Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/trumps-proposal-to-freeze-current-russia-ukraine-frontline-a-good-compromise-zelenskyy/): Zelenskyy supports Donald Trump’s front line negotiation proposal with Russia but doubts Vladimir Putin will agree
- [Russia launches deadly wave of drone, missile attacks across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/russia-launches-deadly-wave-of-drone-missile-attacks-across-ukraine/): At least two people killed after Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital, other areas overnight.
- [Why is Lebron James not playing in the NBA and what is sciatica?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-is-lebron-james-not-playing-in-the-nba-and-what-is-sciatica/): NBA’s leading all-time scorer is missing the start of the new season due to sciatica. When will the Lakers star return?
- [Bus collision on highway near Uganda’s capital Kampala kills 63 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/bus-collision-on-highway-near-ugandas-capital-kampala-kills-63-people/): Two buses travelling in opposite directions on the Kampala-Gulu Highway collided head-on while overtaking.
- [Pakistan navy seizes drugs worth nearly $1bn in the Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/pakistan-navy-seizes-drugs-worth-nearly-1bn-in-the-arabian-sea/): Narcotics worth more than $972m seized in two separate operations carried out within 48 hours.
- [Shifting Roots: A Lebanese Woman’s Fight to Save Her Olive Trees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/shifting-roots-a-lebanese-womans-fight-to-save-her-olive-trees/): At 81, Nouhad fled her village in southern Lebanon as Israeli white phosphorus burned her olive trees and legacy.
- [British Airways Passenger Handcuffed After Threatening Fellow Flyers & Crew: ‘Give Me A Glass For My f** Drink’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/british-airways-passenger-handcuffed-after-threatening-fellow-flyers-crew-give-me-a-glass-for-my-f-drink/): The man was also banned from international travel for six months and ordered to pay 400 pounds.
- [Louvre Reopens 3 Days After €88 Million Jewellery Heist Shocks Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/louvre-reopens-3-days-after-e88-million-jewellery-heist-shocks-paris/): The Louvre heist comes barely a month after a break-in at Paris’s Natural History Museum, where gold nuggets worth over $1.5 million were stolen.
- ['Next Time We Will Finish Him': Punjabi Singer Shot In Canada By Rohit Godara Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/next-time-we-will-finish-him-punjabi-singer-shot-in-canada-by-rohit-godara-gang/): The members of Rohit Godara gang accused Teji Kahlon of being an informant against their members.
- [Before The Louvre Heist: Infamous Art Thefts That Shook The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/before-the-louvre-heist-infamous-art-thefts-that-shook-the-world/): From the Mona Lisa in Louvre to over 2,000 artefacts from the British Museum, here are a few of the most daring heists in museums across the world.
- [Trump’s Caribbean ‘Drug War’: What's Happening, And Is It A Pretext To Topple Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/trumps-caribbean-drug-war-whats-happening-and-is-it-a-pretext-to-topple-maduro/): Framed as a fight against cartels, Washington’s Caribbean offensive has revived fears of US-backed regime change in Latin America
- [Video: Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima amid rising crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/video-peru-declares-30-day-state-of-emergency-in-lima-amid-rising-crime/): Peru’s interim president Jose Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima due to surging crime.
- [‘Did It For Instagram?’: Lithuanian Couple Slammed For Trying To Scale Poland’s Highest Peak With Infant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/did-it-for-instagram-lithuanian-couple-slammed-for-trying-to-scale-polands-highest-peak-with-infant/): A couple’s appalling attitude in attempting to scale Poland’s highest peak, Mount Rysy, with their nine-month-old baby, sparked outrage on social media.
- [Ukraine Claims 6 Killed In Russia's Overnight Strikes; Putin–Trump Summit Shelved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/ukraine-claims-6-killed-in-russias-overnight-strikes-putin-trump-summit-shelved/): Ukrainian officials indicated that the attacks persisted throughout most of the night and into early Wednesday, initially with ballistic missiles followed by drone strikes.
- [Pakistan’s Claims On Saudi Defence Pact Face Heat After Afghan Border Conflict | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/pakistans-claims-on-saudi-defence-pact-face-heat-after-afghan-border-conflict-exclusive/): Saudi did not come to Pakistan’s aid, casting doubt over the latter’s assertions that its bond included a mutual defence pact akin to a “one attacked, both respond” agreement
- [Masood Azhar's Sisters Lead JeM's New Female Front To Radicalise Women, Expand Reach | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/masood-azhars-sisters-lead-jems-new-female-front-to-radicalise-women-expand-reach-exclusive/): According to intel, the group has rolled out an online programme called “Tufat al-Muminat” and created a parallel organisation referred to as Jamat ul-Muminat or Women’s Brigade
- [‘Illegal in own homes’: Afghan refugees caught in Pakistan-Taliban tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/illegal-in-own-homes-afghan-refugees-caught-in-pakistan-taliban-tensions/): Islamabad closes refugee villages, speeding up its expulsion of Afghans, who in many cases were born in Pakistan.
- [Jewels stolen from Louvre museum in Paris valued at $102m: Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/jewels-stolen-from-louvre-museum-in-paris-valued-at-102m-prosecutor/): Eight items of stolen jewellery included a tiara and earrings from the set of Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense.
- [Doncic, Lakers lose to Butler’s Warriors in LeBron-less NBA season opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/doncic-lakers-lose-to-butlers-warriors-in-lebron-less-nba-season-opener/): Jimmy Butler led Golden State Warriors to win over LA Lakers, while champion OKC Thunder defeated Rockets on ring night.
- [LIVE: Gaza Palestinians say ‘no change’ with ceasefire as Israel blocks aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/live-gaza-palestinians-say-no-change-with-ceasefire-as-israel-blocks-aid/): UN says aid entering Gaza still falling short of requirements as Israel continues to block aid, close border crossings.
- [Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/nigerian-fuel-tanker-explosion-kills-35-road-safety-agency-says/): Deadly incidents involving petroleum products are common in Nigeria where fuel is transported by road.
- [Video: Trump says he doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/video-trump-says-he-doesnt-want-wasted-meeting-with-putin/): US President Donald Trump has explained a decision to postpone plans for a meeting in Hungary with Russia’s President.
- [Tunisia’s Gabes city on general strike over factory pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/tunisias-gabes-city-on-general-strike-over-factory-pollution/): Gabes paralysed by strike as residents demand closure of polluting chemical plant threatening health and livelihoods.
- [State of emergency declared in Peru’s capital Lima amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/state-of-emergency-declared-in-perus-capital-lima-amid-protests/): The state of emergency lifts constitutional rights, including the right to protest, amid popular unrest over crime.
- [‘No More Raids!’: Protesters Clash With Authorities in NYC After ICE Storms Chinatown | N18G | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/no-more-raids-protesters-clash-with-authorities-in-nyc-after-ice-storms-chinatown-n18g-4k/): Protesters have taken to the streets of Chinatown, NYC, after ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) conducted a series of aggressive immigration raids in the area. Chanting “No More Raids!”, demonstrators clashed with police in a powerful show of resistance against what they call racial profiling and unjust targeting of immigrant communities. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- ['If You're Capable...': Khamenei's 'Don't Interfere' Warning After Trump Faces 'No King' Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/if-youre-capable-khameneis-dont-interfere-warning-after-trump-faces-no-king-protests/): Khamenei also questioned Washington’s authority to dictate which country can possess a nuclear industry.
- [Mehul Choksi Extradition: Belgian Court Rules 'No Obstacle' In Sending Him Back To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/mehul-choksi-extradition-belgian-court-rules-no-obstacle-in-sending-him-back-to-india/): The court stated that Choksi is not a Belgian citizen but a foreign national, and the charges against him are serious enough to justify his extradition.
- [NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticise PM Modi And India Says, 'I Grew Up In A Plural India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/nyc-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani-criticise-pm-modi-and-india-says-i-grew-up-in-a-plural-india/): | NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticise PM Modi and India says, ‘I grew up in a plural India’ n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Man Arrested After Crashing Car Into White House Security Gate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/man-arrested-after-crashing-car-into-white-house-security-gate/): Officials are investigating the motive behind the ramming the car outside the White House.
- [India’s Kohli, Rohit will regain form after Perth ODI defeat, says Ponting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/indias-kohli-rohit-will-regain-form-after-perth-odi-defeat-says-ponting/): Ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes ageing stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will rebound during ODI series.
- [China accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/china-accuses-australia-of-covering-up-south-china-sea-airspace-incursion/): China and Australia have traded accusations over an incident Australia said involved a Chinese jet releasing flares.
- [AI models misrepresent news events nearly half the time, study says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/ai-models-misrepresent-news-events-nearly-half-the-time-study-says/): According to the research, 45 percent of responses to questions about the news had at least one ‘significant’ issue.
- [Israel, Hamas return more bodies of captives under Gaza ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/israel-hamas-return-more-bodies-of-captives-under-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Hamas says it is meeting its side of the truce agreement while Israel refuses to open the crucial Rafah border crossing.
- [NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Visits Temples On Diwali, Renews Critique Of PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/nyc-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani-visits-temples-on-diwali-renews-critique-of-pm-modi/): Mamdani said he grew up in an India that celebrated pluralism, ‘where everyone belonged, no matter their religion’
- [Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System, Frees 13 Million Migrant Workers From Restrictive Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/saudi-arabia-abolishes-kafala-system-frees-13-million-migrant-workers-from-restrictive-rules/): The abolition of Kafala forms a crucial part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, a strategy aimed at modernising Saudi society.
- [Why Trump-Putin Meet Was Cancelled And Where Does That Leave The Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-trump-putin-meet-was-cancelled-and-where-does-that-leave-the-ukraine-war/): The US President’s second summit with Vladimir Putin has been shelved, just days after being announced. Here’s what went wrong
- [Louvre Heist Worth $100 Million Sparks Security Row, Museum Director Summoned To Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/louvre-heist-worth-100-million-sparks-security-row-museum-director-summoned-to-senate/): The Louvre, closed since the weekend for investigation, is set to reopen Wednesday after frustrating thousands of visitors.
- [North Korea fires ‘unidentified’ ballistic missiles towards East Sea: Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/north-korea-fires-unidentified-ballistic-missiles-towards-east-sea-seoul/): Experts warned N Korea could launch provocative missile tests before or during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.
- [PM Modi Agreed Not To Buy Too Much Oil From Russia, Claims Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/pm-modi-agreed-not-to-buy-too-much-oil-from-russia-claims-trump/): Donald Trump claims PM Narendra Modi agreed to cut oil imports from Russia, praised India US ties, referenced Operation Sindoor, and celebrated Diwali at the White House.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,336](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1336/): Here are the key events from day 1,336 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Protest Erupts In Dublin Outside Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/protest-erupts-in-dublin-outside-hotel-housing-asylum-seekers/): Gardaí arrested six after violent protests outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan condemned attacks on police
- [From November 1, 155% Will Be Imposed On China: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/from-november-1-155-will-be-imposed-on-china-trump/): Donald Trump justified 155% tariffs on China from November 1, blaming past Presidents, and announced plans to visit China next year amid ongoing US China trade tensions.
- [US-China now in a ‘very different kind of trade war’, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/us-china-now-in-a-very-different-kind-of-trade-war-experts-warn/): China’s recent expanded export restrictions on rare-earth metals was a ‘power play’ before Trump-Xi meeting.
- [Arsenal thump Atletico in Champions League, PSG and Barcelona in routs too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/arsenal-thump-atletico-in-champions-league-psg-and-barcelona-in-routs-too/): Victor Gyokeres ends drought with brace in Arsenal’s 4-0 win against Atletico, while PSG hit seven and Barcelona six.
- [WHO warns $1.7bn funding shortfall threatens polio eradication efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/who-warns-1-7bn-funding-shortfall-threatens-polio-eradication-efforts/): The significant funding reductions mean certain activities will simply not happen: WHO’s polio eradication director.
- [Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters burn vehicle, attack police in Dublin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/hundreds-of-anti-immigrant-protesters-burn-vehicle-attack-police-in-dublin/): Tuesday’s protest comes nearly two years after violent anti-immigration riots broke out in central Dublin.
- [Inside Israel’s war of imprisonment against Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/inside-israels-war-of-imprisonment-against-palestinians/): What can the release of Palestinian detainees tell us about the ceasefire and the future of Israeli occupation?
- [Cold cells, meagre meals: Palestinian American boy suffers in Israeli jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/cold-cells-meagre-meals-palestinian-american-boy-suffers-in-israeli-jail/): Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, has described inhumane conditions in Israeli detention as rights advocates call for his release.
- [If Hamas Don't Honour The Deal, They'll Be Taken Care Of Very Quickly, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/if-hamas-dont-honour-the-deal-theyll-be-taken-care-of-very-quickly-says-trump/): Trump praised Middle East peace efforts, warned Hamas to honour the ceasefire. Hamas has been accused of shooting so-called collaborators and carried out executions out in the open
- [Russian Attack In Ukraine's Chernihiv Leaves City In Blackout, 4 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/russian-attack-in-ukraines-chernihiv-leaves-city-in-blackout-4-killed/): Russia attacked Chernihiv with drones and missiles, killing four, causing a blackout and water shortages. Novhorod-Siverskyi also hit, killing a 10-year-old girl
- [Strong 6.1 Earthquake In Afghanistan Shakes Up Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/strong-6-1-earthquake-in-afghanistan-shakes-up-kashmir/): According to initial reports from seismic monitoring agencies, the earthquake’s epicentre was likely located in the Hindu Kush mountainous region of Afghanistan
- [Trump Hosts Diwali Celebration At White House With Indian-American Community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-hosts-diwali-celebration-at-white-house-with-indian-american-community/): Trump hosted Diwali at the White House, praising the festival’s message and his friendship with PM Modi, and wishing peace and prosperity to Indian-American communities.
- [Four killed, thousands lose power in Ukraine after Russian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/four-killed-thousands-lose-power-in-ukraine-after-russian-attack/): Hundreds of thousands of people left without power.
- [Why are so many people opting out of parenthood?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/why-are-so-many-people-opting-out-of-parenthood/): We dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations.
- [‘We’ll keep fighting’: Mahmoud Khalil appealing deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/well-keep-fighting-mahmoud-khalil-appealing-deportation/): Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and US resident, appeared before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu fires national security chief Tzachi Hanegbi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/israels-netanyahu-fires-national-security-chief-tzachi-hanegbi/): Netanyahu’s office says he will appoint deputy head of the National Security Council, Gil Reich, as acting head.
- [Colombian appeals court strikes down ex-President Uribe’s conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/colombian-appeals-court-strikes-down-ex-president-uribes-conviction/): Alvaro Uribe had previously been found guilty of asking paramilitary members to lie about their alleged links to him.
- [Rare tornado kills at least one person after toppling cranes near Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/rare-tornado-kills-at-least-one-person-after-toppling-cranes-near-paris/): A tornado ripped through about 10 districts north of Paris, killing at least one person after several cranes toppled.
- [South Korean Woman Sets Apartment On Fire While Trying to Kill Cockroach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/south-korean-woman-sets-apartment-on-fire-while-trying-to-kill-cockroach/): A South Korean woman caused a deadly Osan city fire using a flamethrower to kill a cockroach, leading to a Chinese national’s death and possible charges of negligence
- [Pardoned Capitol Rioter Arrested For Threatening To Kill Democrat Leader Jeffries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arrested-for-threatening-to-kill-democrat-leader-jeffries/): Christopher Moynihan, pardoned by Trump for the 2021 Capitol riot, was arrested for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York. He pleaded not guilty.
- [Jewish Settler Thrash Palestinian Woman Who Was Picking Olives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/jewish-settler-thrash-palestinian-woman-who-was-picking-olives/): Afaf Abu Alia was attacked by a masked settler in Turmus Ayya while harvesting olives. Israeli authorities condemned but disputed journalist reports.
- [Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/japanese-emperor-approves-takaichi-as-first-female-prime-minister/): Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially appointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister.
- [How will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/how-will-china-tackle-its-many-challenges-in-the-coming-five-years/): Chinese Communist Party leadership is meeting behind closed doors to draft a five-year plan.
- [Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalid’s release order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/lawyers-urge-us-appeals-court-to-uphold-mahmoud-khalids-release-order/): Targeted for participating in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia, Khalil says his case is ‘test for everyone’s rights’.
- [Amid Concerns On Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, US Vice President Says 'Deal Is Going To Hold'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/amid-concerns-on-israel-hamas-ceasefire-us-vice-president-says-deal-is-going-to-hold/): VP JD Vance is hopeful the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will last; Trump warns of consequences if Hamas breaks the deal, urging lasting peace.
- [‘As Soon As Pressure Eased’: Zelenskyy Says Putin Stalled Talks After Trump Held Off Tomahawks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/as-soon-as-pressure-eased-zelenskyy-says-putin-stalled-talks-after-trump-held-off-tomahawks/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Putin returned to diplomacy after his American counterpart Trump hinted at supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
- [General strike shuts down Tunisia’s Gabes over pollution crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/general-strike-shuts-down-tunisias-gabes-over-pollution-crisis/): More than 200 people have been hospitalised in recent weeks with respiratory issues blamed on a local chemical plant.
- [Volunteers join Gaza’s civil defence crews despite huge risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/volunteers-join-gazas-civil-defence-crews-despite-huge-risks/): Volunteers in Gaza are training to help their neighbours as firefighters, medics, and rescue workers.
- ["Children Paid Huge Price To Protect Rest" Ex UK PM Boris Johnson Testifies For CCovid Inquiry | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/children-paid-huge-price-to-protect-rest-ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-testifies-for-ccovid-inquiry-4k/): Children paid a “huge price” to protect others during the Covid pandemic, former UK prime minister Boris Johnson told the inquiry looking at the impact on young people. Johnson repeated an apology made previously for things the government got wrong, but said he was proud of what teachers and schools did to cope with the […]
- [Vance in Israel says ‘great optimism’ ceasefire will hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/vance-in-israel-says-great-optimism-ceasefire-will-hold/): US Vice President JD Vance says, one week into the Gaza ceasefire, he has “great optimism” the peace deal will hold.
- ['Can't Protect Those Without People's Mandate': PML(N) Withdraws Support From PoK Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/cant-protect-those-without-peoples-mandate-pmln-withdraws-support-from-pok-govt/): A no-confidence motion is likely to be tabled soon in the PoK assembly by the PML(N) or the PPP to choose a new leader of the house
- [Ex French President Nicolas Sarkozy Starts Five-year Prison Sentence Over Campaign Finance | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/ex-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-starts-five-year-prison-sentence-over-campaign-finance-4k/): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered a prison in Paris on the first day of a five-year sentence, marking the first time a former leader of modern France has spent time behind bars. Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he starts a five-year sentence for conspiring to fund […]
- [Priceless Jewels Stolen In Paris Louvre Heist Worth Nearly Rs 900 Crore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/priceless-jewels-stolen-in-paris-louvre-heist-worth-nearly-rs-900-crore/): Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told broadcaster RTL that the museum’s curator had assessed the damage at that amount
- [‘Stopped Nuclear War...’: Trump Repeats Claim He Brokered India-Pakistan Truce Using Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/stopped-nuclear-war-trump-repeats-claim-he-brokered-india-pakistan-truce-using-trade/): US President Donald Trump again claimed he brokered India-Pakistan conflict by threatening to halt trade with both nations, a claim India never confirmed.
- [Warner Bros Discovery explores possible sale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/warner-bros-discovery-explores-possible-sale/): Comcast, Netflix and Paramount-Skydance reportedly have interest in buying the media giant.
- [US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/us-and-belize-sign-safe-third-country-agreement-for-asylum-seekers/): The agreement is the latest deal the Trump administration has struck to deport migrants to third-party countries.
- [A Tectonic Shift In Narrative: Pakistan’s Army Chief Blames India For Internal Turmoil | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/a-tectonic-shift-in-narrative-pakistans-army-chief-blames-india-for-internal-turmoil-exclusive-details/): By blaming India, the military establishment gains a convenient external scapegoat
- [No Trump-Putin Meet In The Immediate Future, Says White House Amid Hungary Summit Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/no-trump-putin-meet-in-the-immediate-future-says-white-house-amid-hungary-summit-buzz/): Post Content
- [Trump Pressured Zelenskyy To Cede Parts Of Eastern Ukraine To Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-pressured-zelenskyy-to-cede-parts-of-eastern-ukraine-to-russia-report/): Donbas, located in eastern Ukraine, mainly covering the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, is widely regarded as the wartorn nation’s industrial heartland.
- [Orionid Meteor Shower Lights Up Night Sky: How And Where To Watch The Celestial Display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/orionid-meteor-shower-lights-up-night-sky-how-and-where-to-watch-the-celestial-display/): The Orionids meteor shower, originating from Halley’s Comet, peaks Tuesday night with up to 15 meteors per hour visible worldwide. Comet SWAN and Comet Lemmon may also be spotted.
- [Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/stories-of-children-killed-by-israel-in-the-occupied-west-bank-this-year/): More than 40 children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this year.
- [Dutch privacy watchdog warns voters against asking AI how to vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/dutch-privacy-watchdog-warns-voters-against-asking-ai-how-to-vote/): Body finds that chatbots provide biased advice, including by leading voters to the hard-right Party for Freedom.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/live-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up, with latest team news coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the UCL fixture.
- [Taliban Says Ties With India 'Independent', Dubs Pakistan's 'Proxy War' Claims Illogical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/taliban-says-ties-with-india-independent-dubs-pakistans-proxy-war-claims-illogical/): Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said Afghanistan maintains relations with India based on national interests while preserving good-neighborly ties with Pakistan.
- ['Will Be Met With Force': Pakistan Army Chief On Border Violations Amid Afghanistan Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/will-be-met-with-force-pakistan-army-chief-on-border-violations-amid-afghanistan-tensions/): Asim Munir said Pakistan is committed to regional peace and stability. However, he stressed that any breach of the country’s territorial integrity will not be tolerated
- [Trump claims Middle East countries offered to fight Hamas in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-claims-middle-east-countries-offered-to-fight-hamas-in-gaza/): US president renews his threats to Hamas, saying that the Palestinian group could face ‘FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL’ end.
- [Pakistan's Deepening Security Crisis: The State Under Siege | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/pakistans-deepening-security-crisis-the-state-under-siege-exclusive-details/): Reports and statements from lawmakers paint a grim picture of a country where religious and militant groups operate with alarming impunity
- [US, Australia sign deal for critical minerals to limit dependence on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/us-australia-sign-deal-for-critical-minerals-to-limit-dependence-on-china/): US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for critical minerals.
- [Settler violence in the West Bank getting “worse and worse”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/settler-violence-in-the-west-bank-getting-worse-and-worse/): “There’s not a good history of [Israeli] settlers being held accountable.”
- [What’s behind the crisis between Colombia and the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/whats-behind-the-crisis-between-colombia-and-the-us/): US President Donald Trump has accused Colombia’s president of being a drug peddling “lunatic”.
- [Fact-checking RFK Jr’s false claim linking autism to circumcision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/fact-checking-rfk-jrs-false-claim-linking-autism-to-circumcision/): The US health secretary’s claims are false, as research finds no clear connection between circumcision and autism.
- [Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/doubts-emerge-over-trump-putin-budapest-summit/): Kremlin insists conditions for Ukraine ceasefire unchanged following reports suggesting growing US concerns.
- [Modern Feudalism: Fact or Fear?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/modern-feudalism-fact-or-fear/): As corporations rise and algorithms rule, are workers empowered or trapped in digital feudalism
- [WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/wfp-says-food-supplies-to-gaza-below-targets-urges-more-crossings-to-open/): WFP says food supplies remain well below daily target of 2,000 tonnes, calls for Israel to open more crossing points.
- [PM Modi Congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira On Election As Bolivia President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/pm-modi-congratulates-rodrigo-paz-pereira-on-election-as-bolivia-president/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rodrigo Paz Pereira on winning Bolivia’s presidency, emphasizing India and Bolivia’s strong ties and hopes for deeper cooperation.
- [Trump Claims Middle East’s Leaders Told Him They’ll 'Straighten' Hamas If Truce Conditions Violated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/trump-claims-middle-easts-leaders-told-him-theyll-straighten-hamas-if-truce-conditions-violated/): Trump says several Middle East allies have told him they are ready to enter Gaza with “a heavy force” to “straighten Hamas” if the group violates truce terms.
- [India Upgrades Its Technical Mission In Afghanistan's Kabul To Full Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/india-upgrades-its-technical-mission-in-afghanistans-kabul-to-full-embassy/): Move follows Afghan FM’s visit to India and marks restoration of full diplomatic presence in Kabul.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Post-Diwali Pollution Spike In Delhi-NCR, Poland's Warning To Putin & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/news18-evening-digest-post-diwali-pollution-spike-in-delhi-ncr-polands-warning-to-putin-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Mohsin Naqvi Refuses To Hand Over Asia Cup Trophy To India, Nara Lokesh’s On Sundar Pichai’s Tamil Link Over Google Investment Row, and other stories
- [Nita Ambani Attends British Museum's Annual Pink Ball To Support Co-Chair Isha Ambani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/21/nita-ambani-attends-british-museums-annual-pink-ball-to-support-co-chair-isha-ambani/): This premier event honoured India’s profound and enduring cultural and devotional legacy, which has resonated across the world for millennia
- [Map of Gaza shows where Israeli forces are positioned under ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/map-of-gaza-shows-where-israeli-forces-are-positioned-under-ceasefire-deal/): Satellite imagery shows Israel holds about 40 active military positions beyond the yellow line.
- [Putin’s Most Notorious Spy Anna Chapman Active Again? What We Know About Her New Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/putins-most-notorious-spy-anna-chapman-active-again-what-we-know-about-her-new-mission/): Anna Chapman rose to fame in 2010 after the US arrested her for being in a Russian sleeper cell and deported her. She’s been out of the public eye, now living in Russia
- [Climate Shift Brings Mosquitoes To Iceland: A Chilling Wake-Up Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/climate-shift-brings-mosquitoes-to-iceland-a-chilling-wake-up-call/): For Iceland, the buzz of a mosquito is more than a nuisance; it is a warning.
- [Watch: “Felt it was time” Frustrated Trump slaps "tremendous" sanctions on Russian oil firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/watch-felt-it-was-time-frustrated-trump-slaps-tremendous-sanctions-on-russian-oil-firms/): On Oct 22, Trump sanctioned Russia’s top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, for the first time in his second term, signaling frustration with Putin; the US Treasury warned of further action and called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [ICE Raid Shuts Down Canal Street: Dozens of Vendors Targeted in NYC Crackdown | US News | N18G | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/ice-raid-shuts-down-canal-street-dozens-of-vendors-targeted-in-nyc-crackdown-us-news-n18g-4k/): New York City’s iconic Canal Street turned chaotic after a massive federal immigration raid by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) targeting vendors accused of selling fake designer goods and operating without legal documentation. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indian Teen, UAE Golden Visa Holder, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/indian-teen-uae-golden-visa-holder-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-in-dubai/): Vaishnav Krishnakumar, a UAE Golden Visa recipient and Middlesex University Dubai student, passed away after suffering a cardiac.
- [New Zealand Hit By Fierce Spring Storm: Canterbury Declares State Of Emergency | BREAKING NEWS | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/new-zealand-hit-by-fierce-spring-storm-canterbury-declares-state-of-emergency-breaking-news-4k/): A powerful spring storm has slammed New Zealand, forcing the Canterbury region on the South Island to declare a state of emergency. The severe weather brought destructive winds, causing widespread flight cancellations in Wellington and Christchurch, suspension of train services, road closures, and significant power outages across affected areas. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India’s Next CJI Calls For India-Sri Lanka Collaboration To Protect Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/indias-next-cji-calls-for-india-sri-lanka-collaboration-to-protect-indian-ocean/): Justice Surya Kant urges India and Sri Lanka to pioneer regional environmental constitutionalism, stressing joint action to protect the Indian Ocean.
- [‘Epicentre Of Terror’: India Slams Pakistan At UN Over ‘Freedom Fighter’ Tag For Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/epicentre-of-terror-india-slams-pakistan-at-un-over-freedom-fighter-tag-for-terrorists/): During a discussion at the UNGA’s Third Committee, Pakistan claimed those attacking India were “freedom fighters” exercising their “legitimate right to resist foreign occupation”
- [Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/cuba-captures-alleged-chinese-fentanyl-kingpin-wanted-by-us-mexico-says/): Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,
- [LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/live-un-urges-israel-to-allow-medical-evacuation-from-gaza-amid-ceasefire/): World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
- [Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/saudi-arabia-appoints-sheikh-saleh-bin-fawzan-al-fawzan-as-new-grand-mufti/): Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements closely watched.
- [Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/louvre-director-recognises-jewel-theft-failures-says-she-offered-to-resign/): Laurence des Cars told France’s Senate the heist exposed the museum’s camera shortage and other security ‘weaknesses’.
- [Indian Startup Founder Forced To Leave Canada, Says 'System' Didn't Spare Even His Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/indian-startup-founder-forced-to-leave-canada-says-system-didnt-spare-even-his-kids/): Maulik Pandya and his family are preparing to begin a new chapter in the UAE or India, focusing on their children’s well-being and finding peace after a difficult journey
- [Hyderabad Man Says He Was Tricked Into Joining Russian Army, Begs For Help In Distress Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/hyderabad-man-says-he-was-tricked-into-joining-russian-army-begs-for-help-in-distress-video/): In the video, recorded in uniform with sounds of rocket fire and gunshots in the background, Ahmed said he was coerced into combat training and later ordered to join the frontlines
- [Trump’s White House Ballroom: 8 Key Things To Know About The $300 Million Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trumps-white-house-ballroom-8-key-things-to-know-about-the-300-million-project/): A 90,000 square foot ballroom is replacing the East Wing of the White House. Funded by billionaires and directed by Trump himself, it has sparked controversy over cost and legality
- [US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/us-national-debt-surpasses-a-record-38-trillion/): The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
- [PM Modi To Address ASEAN Summit Virtually, EAM S Jaishankar To Attend Bilateral | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/pm-modi-to-address-asean-summit-virtually-eam-s-jaishankar-to-attend-bilateral-news18/): | PM Modi to address ASEAN Summit virtually, EAM S Jaishankar to attend bilateral Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Chinese Diplomat Issues Warning Amid Trump's Trade War, Says 'US Should Correct Its Mistakes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/chinese-diplomat-issues-warning-amid-trumps-trade-war-says-us-should-correct-its-mistakes/): The Chinese diplomat urged the US to correct its mistakes and resolve issues. “If it does not, then China will take the necessary steps to protect its rights,” Xu Wei said.
- [White House East Wing Demolition Begins for Trump’s $200M Private Ballroom | US News | N18G | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/white-house-east-wing-demolition-begins-for-trumps-200m-private-ballroom-us-news-n18g-4k/): Construction crews have started demolishing part of the White House East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump’s ambitious $200 million, 90,000-square-foot private ballroom. The project is privately funded but has sparked controversy as the work began during a federal government shutdown.Construction crews began demolishing part of the White House East Wing for President […]
- [PM Modi To Join ASEAN Summit Virtually, Congratulates Malaysian PM On Chairmanship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/pm-modi-to-join-asean-summit-virtually-congratulates-malaysian-pm-on-chairmanship/): Post Content
- [Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-hits-russias-oil-giants-with-sanctions-eu-bans-russian-lng/): US president imposes sanctions as his patience wears thin over Moscow’s inaction in ending the war in Ukraine.
- [New Delhi Seeks To Reset Relations With Ottawa, Invites Mark Carney For Early-2026 Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/new-delhi-seeks-to-reset-relations-with-ottawa-invites-mark-carney-for-early-2026-talks/): India’s new High Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Patnaik said bilateral discussions have been going on to deal with national-security concerns so the leaders can focus on economic ties
- [After Failed Peace Talks, US Sanctions Russia's Oil Giants: Will It Change The Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/after-failed-peace-talks-us-sanctions-russias-oil-giants-will-it-change-the-ukraine-war/): For the first time in his second term, Trump has sanctioned Russia over the Ukraine war, targeting oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil. But is this enough to change Putin’s calculus?
- [Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/irish-police-arrest-23-people-in-second-night-of-anti-immigration-unrest/): Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
- [US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/us-colombia-tensions-surge-as-presidents-trump-petro-trade-threats/): Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro ‘a very bad guy’ as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.
- [Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir Rekindles Epstein Scandal, Claims Rape By ‘Well-Known Prime Minister’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/virginia-giuffres-memoir-rekindles-epstein-scandal-claims-rape-by-well-known-prime-minister/): Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobody’s Girl details abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and alleges rape by a well-known Prime Minister.
- [Putin Oversees Readiness Test Of Russia's Nuclear Forces As Budapest Summit With Trump Put On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/putin-oversees-readiness-test-of-russias-nuclear-forces-as-budapest-summit-with-trump-put-on-hold/): As per the Kremlin, the drills tested the readiness of military command-and-control systems and the operational skills of the staff.
- [Travelling To Dubai Soon? Decode The City’s Taxi Colours First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/travelling-to-dubai-soon-decode-the-citys-taxi-colours-first/): Arabia Taxi or Green Taxi focuses on sustainable transportation by using eco-friendly and hybrid vehicles in its fleet.
- [Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/mamdani-cuomo-clash-in-final-nyc-mayoral-debate-key-takeaways/): Mamdani attacked over affordability platform, support for Palestine; Cuomo challenged on sexual harassment.
- [Louvre Heist: Why 16th-Century French Crown Jewels Worth $102 Million May Never Be Recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/louvre-heist-why-16th-century-french-crown-jewels-worth-102-million-may-never-be-recovered/): A four-member gang stole eight priceless royal jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, including crowns and gems once worn by Empress Eugénie and Queen Marie-Amélie.
- [Video: US Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel In Pacific, Killing Two; Eighth Attack Since September 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/video-us-strikes-suspected-drug-vessel-in-pacific-killing-two-eighth-attack-since-september-2/): The strike marks the first US attack on the Pacific side of South America, with the previous seven operations taking place in the Caribbean.
- [Trump Rushes His Top Aides To Israel To Keep Netanyahu On Board With Gaza Ceasefire | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-rushes-his-top-aides-to-israel-to-keep-netanyahu-on-board-with-gaza-ceasefire-decode-4k/): US Vice President JD Vance is on a three day visit to Israel, just a week after his boss President Donald Trump was there after brokering a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end more than 2 years of the Gaza war. Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and impressed upon him […]
- [Long Layover At Istanbul Airport? These Sleeping Pods Offer Comfort, USB Ports And Privacy For Rs 1,200](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/long-layover-at-istanbul-airport-these-sleeping-pods-offer-comfort-usb-ports-and-privacy-for-rs-1200/): These compact pods are designed for travellers needing a quick nap or a few hours of rest between flights.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1337/): Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Maduro Says Venezuela Has 5,000 Russian Missiles To Counter US Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/maduro-says-venezuela-has-5000-russian-missiles-to-counter-us-amid-rising-tensions/): President Nicolas Maduro announced Venezuela has 5000 Russian Igla-S missiles deployed in key air defense positions to counter US forces in the Caribbean, according to AFP.
- [Our Tariffs Helped In Solving 5-6 Wars, Including India And Pakistan, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/our-tariffs-helped-in-solving-5-6-wars-including-india-and-pakistan-says-trump/): NATO secretary Mark Rutte on Wednesday held talks with President Donald Trump on ending the Russia-Ukraine war
- [Trump Once Again Claims India 'Will Stop Buying Oil From Russia'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/trump-once-again-claims-india-will-stop-buying-oil-from-russia/): Donald Trump claimed Narendra Modi assured India will stop buying oil from Russia. US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil amid efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Trump Announces Plan To Meet Chinese President During Trip To South Korea Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/trump-announces-plan-to-meet-chinese-president-during-trip-to-south-korea-next-week/): Donald Trump will meet Xi Jinping but cancelled talks with Vladimir Putin. He imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, and claims to have mediated the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
- [RAT Race At 1,000 Feet: Air India’s Birmingham Scare Reveals Global Boeing 787 Flaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/rat-race-at-1000-feet-air-indias-birmingham-scare-reveals-global-boeing-787-flaw/): On flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham, the Ram Air Turbine folded out of the fuselage while the jet was at a low altitude on its final approach
- [Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liverpool, Osimhen fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/real-madrid-edge-past-juventus-in-champions-league-liverpool-osimhen-fire/): Real Madrid see off improved Juventus in UCL win, while Liverpool come back in Frankfurt and Victor Osimhen stars again.
- [‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament shooting, fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/terror-attack-man-arrested-in-serbian-parliament-shooting-fire/): Shots were fired outside Serbia’s parliament in Belgrade, injuring a supporter of President Aleksandar Vucic.
- [Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/political-infighting-as-iran-navigates-sanctions-lingering-threat-of-war/): Political rivals blame each other as Iranians are further squeezed by sanctions that are unlikely to be lifted soon.
- [US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of American teen in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-admin-to-secure-release-of-american-teen-in-israel/): Group of 27 Congress members call for release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, held in Israeli detention for eight months.
- [US Imposes Sanctions On Russia's Two Largest Oil Companies Over War On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-imposes-sanctions-on-russias-two-largest-oil-companies-over-war-on-ukraine/): Trump imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil for funding Kremlin’s war machine, canceling a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin amid ongoing US–Russia tensions over Ukraine.
- [Louvre Museum Lacks Adequate Camera Coverage Of Outside Walls, Says Director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/louvre-museum-lacks-adequate-camera-coverage-of-outside-walls-says-director/): Louvre Museum faces scrutiny after a $102 million jewel heist, with director Laurence des Cars admitting security camera gaps. Discover the latest updates.
- [US Military Conducts Lethal Strike On Boat In Pacific For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-military-conducts-lethal-strike-on-boat-in-pacific-for-first-time/): The US military, directed by Trump, struck a narco-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two terrorists. Pete Hegseth defended the action as vital for US security
- [US Will Soon Announce ‘Substantial Pickup In Russia Sanctions’: Treasury Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-will-soon-announce-substantial-pickup-in-russia-sanctions-treasury-secretary/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a substantial pickup in Russia sanctions as US–Russia relations remain tense over Ukraine
- [Tropical Storm Melissa batters Dominican Republic with torrential rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/tropical-storm-melissa-batters-dominican-republic-with-torrential-rain/): Cars slogged through the flooded streets of Santo Domingo as Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain.
- [Why is Trump targeting antifa under terrorism laws?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-is-trump-targeting-antifa-under-terrorism-laws/): The US is bringing terrorism charges against protesters who allegedly provided material support to antifa.
- [US missionary abducted in Niger’s capital, State Department confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-missionary-abducted-in-nigers-capital-state-department-confirms/): The kidnapped man is a pilot for an evangelical organisation, a diplomatic source says.
- [Shots Fired Outside Serbia Parliament, Tent Set Ablaze In Belgrade, Vucic Slams "Terrorist Act" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/shots-fired-outside-serbia-parliament-tent-set-ablaze-in-belgrade-vucic-slams-terrorist-act-4k/): Shots were fired outside Serbia’s parliament in Belgrade, leaving one man injured and a tent belonging to supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić set ablaze. Vučić condemned the incident, describing it as a “terrorist act.” One person has been detained following the shooting and fire. Video from the scene captured a white tent near the parliament […]
- [Conservative activist sues Google over AI-generated statements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/conservative-activist-sues-google-over-ai-generated-statements/): The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how AI fuels the spread of misinformation.
- [Zelenskyy checks out Gripen fighter jets Ukraine buying from Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/zelenskyy-checks-out-gripen-fighter-jets-ukraine-buying-from-sweden/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy checked out the cockpit of a Gripen fighter jet in Sweden on a visit to buy 150.
- [Trump Administration Planning To Curb US Software-Powered Exports To China: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/trump-administration-planning-to-curb-us-software-powered-exports-to-china-reports/): Donald Trump plans new export controls and up to 155% tariffs on China by November 1, amid rising US China trade tensions and concerns over global technology supply chains.
- [For First Time, Mosquitoes Found In Iceland After Country Records Record Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/for-first-time-mosquitoes-found-in-iceland-after-country-records-record-heat/): Mosquitoes, specifically Culiseta annulata, were found in Iceland for the first time after record heat, discovered by Bjorn Hjaltason in Kjós and confirmed by Matthías Alfreðsson.
- [After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/after-icj-ruling-can-un-relief-agency-unrwa-resume-full-gaza-operations/): ICJ states Israel must allow aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, and shelter for the Palestinian population.
- [Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/syria-arrests-ex-military-official-in-charge-of-notorious-sednaya-prison/): The official, Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, is accused of executing detainees, and other ‘serious violations’.
- [Protest Erupts As US Homeland Security Arrests 9 Illegal Immigrants In Manhattan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/protest-erupts-as-us-homeland-security-arrests-9-illegal-immigrants-in-manhattan/): New York officials condemned ICE raids in Chinatown, where federal agents detained nine men sparking protests. Kathy Hochul and Chuck Schumer criticised the operation.
- [Palestinians hold mass funeral for 54 unidentified prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/palestinians-hold-mass-funeral-for-54-unidentified-prisoners/): Palestinians prayed at a mass funeral for 54 prisoners Israel returned to Gaza under the new ceasefire.
- [ICJ tells Israel it must not use ‘starvation… as a method of warfare’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/icj-tells-israel-it-must-not-use-starvation-as-a-method-of-warfare/): The ICJ warned Israel that it must do more to supply Palestinians in Gaza with food and other survival essentials.
- [US conducts eighth strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-conducts-eighth-strike-on-alleged-drug-smuggling-boat-in-the-pacific/): The strike was the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Trump’s military campaign.
- [ICJ says Israel must allow aid into blockaded Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/icj-says-israel-must-allow-aid-into-blockaded-gaza-provide-basic-needs/): In its advisory opinion, the UN’s top court says Israel must support UN institutions, including UNRWA, with aid efforts.
- [Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/israels-parliament-advances-bill-to-annex-occupied-west-bank/): The bill passed 25-24, despite opposition from PM Netanyahu, in the first of four votes it will face to become law.
- [Louvre reopens after $102M crown jewel heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/louvre-reopens-after-102m-crown-jewel-heist/): The Louvre Museum re-opened three days after a daring daytime heist of eight pieces of France’s crown jewels.
- [China overtakes the US as Germany’s largest trading partner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/china-overtakes-the-us-as-germanys-largest-trading-partner/): Economists credit US President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign with reducing trade between Germany and the US.
- [US Congressman Tells Journalist Mehdi Hasan To 'Go Back To UK' In Heated Azaan Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/us-congressman-tells-journalist-mehdi-hasan-to-go-back-to-uk-in-heated-azaan-debate/): The row began after Hasan, founder of the media outlet Zeteo, posted a video defending the broadcasting of the azaan from mosques in the US
- [International Court of Justice Slams Israel Over Restrictions On Aid To Gaza During War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/international-court-of-justice-slams-israel-over-restrictions-on-aid-to-gaza-during-war/): The UN’s top court urged Israel to cooperate with UNRWA for Gaza aid, rejecting claims of Hamas infiltration and stressing Israel’s duty to avoid civilian starvation
- ["20k Fighters,100s Of Rockets", Hamas Spooks Israel, Halts Gaza Executions After Trump Warning? | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/20k-fighters100s-of-rockets-hamas-spooks-israel-halts-gaza-executions-after-trump-warning-4k/): Hamas has paused planned executions following a warning linked to Trump’s 20-point ceasefire proposal. Reports cite 20,000 Gaza fighters and hundreds of rockets still in play, raising fears in Israel and fueling regional uncertainty. :00 – INTRODUCTIONHAMAS REASSERTS CONTROL20,000 FIGHTERS STILL SHIELD HAMAS? CHIEF TELLS IDF TO RESTART TRAINING ‘IMMEDIATELY’n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Nuseirat 274](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/nuseirat-274/): A harrowing account of an Israeli raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives that killed 274 Palestinians.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Juventus – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/live-real-madrid-vs-juventus-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL football tie.
- [Syria Forces Attack French Jihadis, Lobbies US to Lift Sanctions, Turkey Extends Troop Mandate | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/syria-forces-attack-french-jihadis-lobbies-us-to-lift-sanctions-turkey-extends-troop-mandate-4k/): Syrian forces said on Wednesday (Oct. 22) they had surrounded a camp housing a prominent French jihadist wanted by his government, sparking clashes according to a monitoring group.The operation in northwest Syria was the Islamist-led government’s first known assault targeting jihadists since the ouster in December of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.Since taking power, Syria’s new […]
- [Targeted Shooting Of Punjabi Singer Teji Kahlon In Canada Linked To Transnational Gang Rivalry | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/targeted-shooting-of-punjabi-singer-teji-kahlon-in-canada-linked-to-transnational-gang-rivalry-exclusive/): Intelligence sources suggest that similar attacks are a calculated strategy to control the flow of money generated by the music industry
- [Macron Demands Security Boost As Louvre Reopens After $102M Jewel Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/macron-demands-security-boost-as-louvre-reopens-after-102m-jewel-heist/): French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased security measures as the Louvre reopens following a $102 million jewel heist. The brazen theft has raised serious concerns about museum security and the protection of national treasures. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- ['No Such Plans': Imperial College London Denies Maryam Nawaz's Claim Of New Lahore Campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/no-such-plans-imperial-college-london-denies-maryam-nawazs-claim-of-new-lahore-campus/): The controversy began on October 18, when PML-N announced via its official X account that Imperial College London would open a campus in Lahore
- [Israel deports 32 activists aiding Palestinian olive farmers amid attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/israel-deports-32-activists-aiding-palestinian-olive-farmers-amid-attacks/): Israeli army and settlers have carried out 158 attacks against olive pickers since the start of the current season
- [Israeli minister says ‘99%’ of settlers are law-abiding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/israeli-minister-says-99-of-settlers-are-law-abiding/): Israel’s foreign minister recently said Israeli settlers are “the most law-keeping people on earth”.
- [The Church of England owes Zimbabwe more than an apology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/the-church-of-england-owes-zimbabwe-more-than-an-apology/): From colonial conquest to cover-ups, the Church’s power in Africa was built on empire, silence and denial.
- [Where might the stolen Louvre jewels end up; will the robbers be caught?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/where-might-the-stolen-louvre-jewels-end-up-will-the-robbers-be-caught/): French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
- [Live: Trump to host NATO chief as Putin meeting collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/live-trump-to-host-nato-chief-as-putin-meeting-collapses/): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the US as Trump proposes freezing the battle lines in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Vance & Netanyahu comment on Gaza ceasefire after meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/vance-netanyahu-comment-on-gaza-ceasefire-after-meeting/): US VP JD Vance and Israeli PM Netanyahu say they’re working on a “peace plan” and an “unbelievable day after” for Gaza.
- [Children in Gaza face more trauma, despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/children-in-gaza-face-more-trauma-despite-ceasefire/): For the past two years, children in Gaza faced explosions, death and suffering because of Israel’s war.
- [Moment Russian drone strikes near apartments in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/moment-russian-drone-strikes-near-apartments-in-ukraine/): A bystander filmed the moment a Russian drone struck near an apartment building in Sumy, Ukraine.
- [Paris’s Louvre Museum reopens after $102m jewel heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/pariss-louvre-museum-reopens-after-102m-jewel-heist/): The Louvre reopens after robbery, prompting debates on security amid ongoing investigations and Senate scrutiny.
- [Is JD Vance right in blaming left for political violence in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/is-jd-vance-right-in-blaming-left-for-political-violence-in-the-us/): Vance claims left-wing violence is on the rise, but long-term data show right-wing attacks have been far higher.
- [How Zohran Mamdani is hoping to make history as New York Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/how-zohran-mamdani-is-hoping-to-make-history-as-new-york-mayor/): 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is leading the race to become New York City’s next mayor and will create a series of firsts.
- [NYC working-class Muslims see progress in Mamdani, but policies win votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/nyc-working-class-muslims-see-progress-in-mamdani-but-policies-win-votes/): History-making run met with pride, prejudice, but many Muslim New Yorkers more focused on message of affordability.
- [Why is Trump tearing down parts of the White House?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-is-trump-tearing-down-parts-of-the-white-house/): The White House has begun tearing down parts of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s new ballroom.
- [Netanyahu Voices “Strong opinion” On Turkish Role In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/netanyahu-voices-strong-opinion-on-turkish-role-in-gaza/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Wednesday (Oct. 22) at his opposition to any role for Turkish security forces in the Gaza Strip as part of a mission to monitor a U.S.-backed ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.Speaking in Jerusalem alongside visiting U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Netanyahu said they had discussed the […]
- [Bihar: RJD's Shweta Suman's Nomination From Mohania Rejected In Another Blow To Mahagathbandhan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/bihar-rjds-shweta-sumans-nomination-from-mohania-rejected-in-another-blow-to-mahagathbandhan/): The nomination of RJD candidate Shweta Suman from the Kaimur Mohaniya assembly constituency has been cancelled. The nomination was cancelled by the Election Commission as Suman had shown her native place as Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh during the 2020 Bihar elections, but in the 2025 elections, she listed her residence in Bihar. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile […]
- [Netanyahu Hosts Vance For Brunch At Jerusalem Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/netanyahu-hosts-vance-for-brunch-at-jerusalem-office/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed US Vice President JD Vance with a ceremony at his office in Jerusalem Netanyahu’s office releases footage of him and his wife Sara greeting Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance at his office n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Who are the 95 Palestinian healthcare workers held captive by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/who-are-the-95-palestinian-healthcare-workers-held-captive-by-israel/): Israel continues to hold 80 Palestinian doctors and medical workers from Gaza and 15 from the occupied West Bank.
- [Video: Londoners join viral ‘Scream Squad’ to let off steam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/video-londoners-join-viral-scream-squad-to-let-off-steam/): Young people gathered in London for a collective “Scream Squad,” letting out a unified yell against the skyline.
- [Why US soya bean farmers are upset with Trump’s $20bn Argentina bailout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-us-soya-bean-farmers-are-upset-with-trumps-20bn-argentina-bailout/): Trump’s bailout draws criticism as Argentinian soya bean farmers take market share from US producers.
- [Violent anti-immigrant protest outside asylum seeker hotel in Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/violent-anti-immigrant-protest-outside-asylum-seeker-hotel-in-ireland/): Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters clashed with Irish police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Dublin.
- [Why planned Trump-Putin talks collapsed, and what it means for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/why-planned-trump-putin-talks-collapsed-and-what-it-means-for-ukraine/): Trump proposed freezing Russian war on Ukraine at current front lines, and planned a meet with Putin. Then it collapsed.
- [What’s going on with aid to Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/whats-going-on-with-aid-to-gaza/): ‘Things have gotten worse.’ More than a week after the ceasefire, Palestinians in Gaza say they have seen no change in
- [India Reopens Full Embassy In Kabul After 4 Years, Marks Re-Entry In Taliban-Era Afghanistan |News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/india-reopens-full-embassy-in-kabul-after-4-years-marks-re-entry-in-taliban-era-afghanistan-news18/): India, in a bold and calculated geopolitical move, has re-established its full diplomatic mission in Kabul for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The appointment of Karan Yadav, Indian Foreign Service officer, as Chargé d’Affaires marks New Delhi’s formal return to the Afghan capital, signaling not just diplomatic […]
- [Afghanistan Agrees On Full Ceasefire, Dialogue With Pakistan To Ease Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/afghanistan-agrees-on-full-ceasefire-dialogue-with-pakistan-to-ease-tensions/): Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire, pledging to resolve disputes through talks and avoid attacks on security forces, civilians, and infrastructure
- [46 People Killed As Buses Collide Head-On During Overtaking In Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/22/46-people-killed-as-buses-collide-head-on-during-overtaking-in-uganda/): The crash happened just after midnight on the Kampala-Gulu highway in Kiryandongo district, in the north of the country
- [‘In Six Months…’: Trump Says Russia Will Feel Oil Sanction Heat As Putin Downplays US Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/in-six-months-trump-says-russia-will-feel-oil-sanction-heat-as-putin-downplays-us-impact/): Putin dismissed Washington’s latest economic measures as an attempt to pressure Moscow over its refusal to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- [Putin Says Response Will Be ‘Serious, Devastating’ If Russia Struck With US’ Tomahawks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/putin-says-response-will-be-serious-devastating-if-russia-struck-with-us-tomahawks/): US President Donald Trump said that it will take more than a year to train Ukrainian soldiers on how to use Tomahawk missiles.
- [As Trump makes rare visit to Malaysia, PM Anwar’s balancing act faces test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/as-trump-makes-rare-visit-to-malaysia-pm-anwars-balancing-act-faces-test/): US president’s Malaysia visit puts spotlight on Southeast Asian country’s effort to walk fine line between great powers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,338](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1338/): Here are the key events from day 1,338 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Donald Trump backtracks on plans to ‘surge’ military to San Francisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/donald-trump-backtracks-on-plans-to-surge-military-to-san-francisco/): The US president credits billionaire tech entrepreneurs with helping change his mind on the National Guard deployment.
- ['Talks Must Continue': India Envoy To UN Lauds Trump's Role In Gaza Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/talks-must-continue-india-envoy-to-un-lauds-trumps-role-in-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): India at UN lauds Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal, urges sustained talks, supports Palestinian rights, highlights aid to Gaza, Syria, Yemen, and peacekeeping roles in UNDOF and UNIFIL
- [EU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/eu-leaders-delay-decision-on-using-frozen-russian-funds-to-aid-ukraine/): EU leaders had hoped to agree on a plan to fund a loan of 140 billion euros to bolster Ukraine.
- [Like China, India Scaling Back Oil Purchases From Russia, Claims White House Press Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/like-china-india-scaling-back-oil-purchases-from-russia-claims-white-house-press-secretary/): Karoline Leavitt claimed India agreed to scale back Russian oil imports, but New Delhi has repeatedly denied any such agreement, prioritising stable prices and secure supplies.
- [Colombia’s Gustavo Petro dismisses threatened US aid cuts as ‘nothing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/colombias-gustavo-petro-dismisses-threatened-us-aid-cuts-as-nothing/): Petro, however, did acknowledge that a disruption in the two countries’ military cooperation could have serious effects.
- [Is Trump losing patience with Putin over the Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/is-trump-losing-patience-with-putin-over-the-ukraine-war/): New US sanctions imposed as summit scrapped days after announcement.
- [Israeli strikes kill four in new Lebanon ceasefire breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/israeli-strikes-kill-four-in-new-lebanon-ceasefire-breach/): Israeli forces carry out air attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon in violation of US-brokered ceasefire.
- [Will Talk With Xi Jinping About China Smuggling Fentanyl Into US Via Venezuela: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/will-talk-with-xi-jinping-about-china-smuggling-fentanyl-into-us-via-venezuela-trump/): Trump accused China of smuggling fentanyl into the US via Venezuela, plans to discuss it with Xi Jinping in South Korea amid rising tariffs and ongoing trade war tensions.
- [Criminal Illegal Aliens Being Issued Commercial Vehicle Licenses: White House On California Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/criminal-illegal-aliens-being-issued-commercial-vehicle-licenses-white-house-on-california-crash/): Leavitt accused California of issuing a CDL to Jashanpreet Singh, who killed three in a crash. ICE lodged a detainer. Sean Duffy criticised California’s licensing standards.
- [Trump pardons Binance cryptocurrency founder Changpeng Zhao](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-pardons-binance-cryptocurrency-founder-changpeng-zhao/): US President Donald Trump pardons former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after money-laundering conviction.
- [Trump: “Israel’s not going to do anything with the West Bank”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-israels-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank/): US President Donald Trump said Israel “is not going to anything with the West Bank.”
- [Russia’s Putin defiant in face of US sanctions over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/russias-putin-defiant-in-face-of-us-sanctions-over-ukraine-war/): Russian leader says sanctions are ‘serious for us’ but insisted he would not bend to US pressure over war on Ukraine.
- [Trump halts San Francisco deployment amid Bay Area protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-halts-san-francisco-deployment-amid-bay-area-protests/): US President Donald Trump said he will not deploy federal agents to San Francisco after a call with Mayor Daniel Lurie
- [Virginia calls state of emergency to expedite food aid in gov’t shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/virginia-calls-state-of-emergency-to-expedite-food-aid-in-govt-shutdown/): The move would allow him to use emergency funds to assist Virginians in the absence of federal appropriations.
- [Marco Rubio says implementing Gaza peace deal is ‘top priority’ for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/marco-rubio-says-implementing-gaza-peace-deal-is-top-priority-for-trump/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the importance of the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement.
- [Messi signs new deal with Inter Miami to keep Argentina star in MLS to 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/messi-signs-new-deal-with-inter-miami-to-keep-argentina-star-in-mls-to-2028/): Argentinean football superstar Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain.
- [‘We do not agree’: Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum speaks against US air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/we-do-not-agree-mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-speaks-against-us-air-strikes/): Sheinbaum faces pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on drug trafficking across the US-Mexico border.
- [Trump Administration Will Fight All Lawsuits On H1-B Visa In Court: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-administration-will-fight-all-lawsuits-on-h1-b-visa-in-court-white-house/): Donald Trump’s administration will fight lawsuits over the new H-1B visa fee, aiming to prioritise American workers despite challenges from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others.
- ["Hungarians Won't Die For Ukraine" Orban Attacks Brussels For "Hindering Trump's Peace Mission" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/hungarians-wont-die-for-ukraine-orban-attacks-brussels-for-hindering-trumps-peace-mission-4k/): Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the European Union was “obstructing” peace in Ukraine during a speech to his supporters on Thursday (Oct. 23).Speaking in front of the Parliament building on Hungary’s Oct. 23 national holiday, he said the EU was impeding “the U.S. president’s peace mission.””Everyone knows that if Donald Trump had been president, […]
- [SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Devices Being Used By Myanmar Scam Centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/spacex-disables-over-2500-starlink-devices-being-used-by-myanmar-scam-centres/): SpaceX disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices used by cyber scam syndicates in Myanmar, as US Congress investigates Starlink’s role in scam compounds along the Myanmar-Thai border
- [Analysis: America’s 51st state? US pressure comes to bear on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/analysis-americas-51st-state-us-pressure-comes-to-bear-on-israel/): The US and Israel have long been close allies, but is Washington now emphasising its dominance?
- [Russia launches barrage of drone strikes across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/russia-launches-barrage-of-drone-strikes-across-ukraine/): Russia launched dozens of drones and decoy drones across Ukrainian territory, including one that hit a school building.
- [Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/apple-loses-landmark-uk-lawsuit-over-app-store-commissions/): Tribunal ruled that Apple had abused its dominant position by shutting out competition and charging excessive prices.
- [NBA related arrests rise above 30 in FBI crackdown on illegal gambling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/nba-related-arrests-rise-above-30-in-fbi-crackdown-on-illegal-gambling/): Charges are related to insider sports betting and another that rigged poker games nationwide linked with NBA and Mafia.
- [What we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/what-we-know-about-the-torture-abuse-of-palestinian-prisoners-by-israel-2/): Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, plus the condition of bodies, highlight alleged Israeli abuses.
- ['Second Lady Can Speak For Herself': JD Vance Laughs Off Jen Psaki's 'Save Usha' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/second-lady-can-speak-for-herself-jd-vance-laughs-off-jen-psakis-save-usha-remark/): The reaction by US Vice-President JD Vance comes after former press secretary Jen Psaki made a joke about how Usha Vance “needs to be saved” from her husband, during a podcast
- [Trump To Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping Next Week In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-to-meet-chinese-president-xi-jinping-next-week-in-south-korea/): Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in South Korea to discuss key issues, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- [Body of ‘breadwinner’ Thai captive held in Gaza returned home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/body-of-breadwinner-thai-captive-held-in-gaza-returned-home/): The body of Sonthaya Oakkharasri, a Thai farm worker killed in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, was returned home to Thailand.
- [Court finds former British soldier not guilty in Bloody Sunday murder trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/court-finds-former-british-soldier-not-guilty-in-bloody-sunday-murder-trial/): Victims’ relatives and Northern Ireland’s political leader condemn verdict over 1972 Derry massacre.
- [Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-white-house/): Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, convicted of money laundering, citing harsh Biden policies. Zhao expressed gratitude and aims to make America the Capital of Crypto.
- [Palestinians search for loved ones missing during the Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/palestinians-search-for-loved-ones-missing-during-the-gaza-war/): Thousands remain missing in Gaza after the war, including Islam al-Danaf’s husband who disappeared after fetching wood.
- [Vance criticises Israeli parliament vote on West Bank annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/vance-criticises-israeli-parliament-vote-on-west-bank-annexation/): US Vice President Vance decries ‘political stunt’, says Trump would not back annexation of occupied West Bank.
- ['Blatant Violation Of Law': Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's Move To Annex West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/blatant-violation-of-law-arab-muslim-nations-condemn-israels-move-to-annex-west-bank/): US Vice President JD Vance and Arab and Muslim nations condemned Knesset bills to annex the West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and risking the ceasefire deal.
- [Chepngetich retains women’s marathon world record despite three-year ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/chepngetich-retains-womens-marathon-world-record-despite-three-year-ban/): Chepngetich smashed the marathon record in Chicago last October, and was provisionally suspended for doping in July.
- [Pakistan and the Taliban’s uneasy peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/pakistan-and-the-talibans-uneasy-peace/): A week of deadly clashes has paused along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Can this ceasefire really last?
- [Hunger crisis in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’ despite ceasefire, WHO chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/hunger-crisis-in-gaza-is-catastrophic-despite-ceasefire-who-chief-says/): Forty-one aid organizations accuse Israel of ‘arbitrarily’ rejecting aid shipments into famine-struck Gaza.
- ['No Self-Respecting Country Does Anything Under Pressure': Putin On New US Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/no-self-respecting-country-does-anything-under-pressure-putin-on-new-us-sanctions/): Vladimir Putin dismissed new US sanctions, warning of global oil price hikes and stressing Russia will not bow to pressure.
- [Brazil’s President Lula announces he will seek a fourth term in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/brazils-president-lula-announces-he-will-seek-a-fourth-term-in-2026/): The left-wing leader made the announcement on a trip through Asia, brushing aside concerns about his advanced age.
- [Has climate change brought mosquitoes to Iceland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/has-climate-change-brought-mosquitoes-to-iceland/): Iceland is no longer among the few places in the world free of mosquitoes. Scientists point to rising temperatures.
- [Trump live: Mexico’s Sheinbaum rejects US strikes on alleged drug boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-live-mexicos-sheinbaum-rejects-us-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she does not agree with US strikes on boats off the coast of South America.
- [The Facts Behind Trump’s Drug War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/the-facts-behind-trumps-drug-war/): Trump calls the Caribbean strikes a “war on drugs” – but with no drug proof, critics question the real motive.
- [Who Is Zhang Shengmin? China Names Anti-Corruption Veteran As Second-Highest Military Officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/who-is-zhang-shengmin-china-names-anti-corruption-veteran-as-second-highest-military-officer/): General Zhang Shengmin, a key anti-corruption leader, was promoted to second-ranked vice chairman of the CMC after a purge of nine generals.
- [Pakistan Bans TLP After Deadly Riots, Signalling A Hard Reset On Religious Extremism | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/pakistan-bans-tlp-after-deadly-riots-signalling-a-hard-reset-on-religious-extremism-exclusive-details/): The immediate catalyst for the renewed government action was the TLP’s massive protest march—dubbed the ‘Gaza solidarity’ march
- [Cracks Appear In Yunus Govt As 2 Advisers Asked To Step Down Amid BNP, Jamaat Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/cracks-appear-in-yunus-govt-as-2-advisers-asked-to-step-down-amid-bnp-jamaat-backlash/): Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud were the two advisers asked to step down from Yunus’ council amid accusations of partisan affiliations by the BNP and Jamaat.
- [Regent, Secret Agent? Heist, Curse And The Indian Diamond Thieves In France Didn't Touch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/regent-secret-agent-heist-curse-and-the-indian-diamond-thieves-in-france-didnt-touch/): Though dazzling in beauty, the Regent Diamond has long been associated with misfortune.
- [‘Your Grandfather Came From India’: Mehdi Hasan Hits Back At Nikki Haley’s Son Over Migration Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/your-grandfather-came-from-india-mehdi-hasan-hits-back-at-nikki-haleys-son-over-migration-post/): Mehdi Hasan responded to the post by pointing out that Nalin Haley’s grandfather, Ajit Singh Randhawa, had himself migrated from Punjab to the US.
- [Plane Crashes Moments After Take-Off In Venezuela, Bursts Into Flames | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/plane-crashes-moments-after-take-off-in-venezuela-bursts-into-flames-video/): Preliminary reports suggest a possible tyre burst during take-off, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
- [Gender-row boxer Lin wins gold in first event since Paris Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/gender-row-boxer-lin-wins-gold-in-first-event-since-paris-olympics/): Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algerian Imane Khelif were at centre of a storm in Paris where they won Olympic boxing titles.
- [NBA’s Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrested in sports bet probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/nbas-terry-rozier-chauncey-billups-arrested-in-sports-bet-probe/): Chauncey Billups’s arrest was linked to an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, according to US media reports.
- [Displaced Palestinians forced to live in Gaza’s graveyards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/displaced-palestinians-forced-to-live-in-gazas-graveyards/): With no shelters left, many displaced Palestinians in Gaza have started to pitch their tents in graveyards.
- [Chinese State Oil Companies Suspend Russian Oil Purchases After US Sanctions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/chinese-state-oil-companies-suspend-russian-oil-purchases-after-us-sanctions-report/): Chinese state oil companies reportedly suspended purchases of Russian oil after the US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two biggest oil companies.
- [South Korea To Deploy "Monster Missile" Hyunmoo 5 As Kim Tests New Hypersonic Weapons | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/south-korea-to-deploy-monster-missile-hyunmoo-5-as-kim-tests-new-hypersonic-weapons-4k/): North Korea on Oct. 23 tested a new hypersonic missile system to strengthen defenses. The launch, first in months, was detected by Seoul and occurred a week before a major summit in South Korea.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:30 – SOUTH KOREA UNLEASHES “MONSTER MISSILE”05:22 – ANOTHER SURPRISE KIM-TRUMP SUMMIT? n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [China faces ‘profound’ changes, vows ‘rapid’ development in five-year plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/china-faces-profound-changes-vows-rapid-development-in-five-year-plan/): China’s Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses ‘consolidating national security’.
- [UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/uk-police-arrest-three-men-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-russia/): Authorities say Russia conducting increasingly bold campaign of espionage, sabotage and cyber-interference against UK.
- [Govt shutdown shows American politics “is broken”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/govt-shutdown-shows-american-politics-is-broken/): “Every single government shutdown, typically, the party in power is the party that gets blamed for the shutdown.”
- [“Mixed messaging” from White House over Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/mixed-messaging-from-white-house-over-gaza-ceasefire/): Omar Rahman talks about the mixed messaging coming from the White House over the Gaza ceasefire.
- [Trump Warns Israel Would Lose 'All Of US Support' If It Annexes West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-warns-israel-would-lose-all-of-us-support-if-it-annexes-west-bank/): Donald Trump had previously said he would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank as Washington negotiated a peace deal to halt the war in Gaza.
- [US dismisses Israeli parliament vote on annexing occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/us-dismisses-israeli-parliament-vote-on-annexing-occupied-west-bank/): Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill to impose Israeli sovereignty on the occupied West Bank.
- [Irish presidential election: Who is running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/irish-presidential-election-who-is-running-and-whats-at-stake/): A hotly contested race is anticipated following the withdrawal of one of the three candidates.
- [Will Trump’s sanctions against Russian oil giants hurt Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/will-trumps-sanctions-against-russian-oil-giants-hurt-putin/): US measures against Rosneft and Lukoil will hurt Russia – but probably not enough to stop Ukraine war. Here’s why.
- [Israeli airstrikes target multiple areas across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/israeli-airstrikes-target-multiple-areas-across-lebanon/): Israeli airstrikes have targeted multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, claiming to hit Hezbollah targets.
- [Historic! King Charles and Pope Leo Unite in First Joint Prayer Since Henry VIII’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/historic-king-charles-and-pope-leo-unite-in-first-joint-prayer-since-henry-viiis/): King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, marking the first joint worship between an English monarch and a Catholic pope since King Henry VIII’s split from Rome in 1534. The service featured Latin chants, English prayers, and choirs, symbolizing a historic moment of reconciliation and unity between the Church of […]
- [Rubio Warns Israel on "Counterproductive" West Bank Annexation, Bibi Draws "Red Lines" For US | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/rubio-warns-israel-on-counterproductive-west-bank-annexation-bibi-draws-red-lines-for-us-4k/): n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [FIFA tournament featuring Afghan women’s refugee team relocated to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/fifa-tournament-featuring-afghan-womens-refugee-team-relocated-to-morocco/): FIFA confirms change of name to Afghan Women United, dropping ‘refugee’ from the team name ahead of the tournament.
- [Russian drone kills two Ukrainian journalists on Donetsk eastern front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/russian-drone-kills-two-ukrainian-journalists-on-donetsk-eastern-front-line/): Proliferation of cheap and deadly drones used by both sides makes reporting from front line increasingly dangerous.
- [Trump sanctions Russian oil giants after Putin summit cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-sanctions-russian-oil-giants-after-putin-summit-cancelled/): US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms to pressure Putin on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- [The Seduction Strategy: How Spies Are Targeting Silicon Valley Secrets Through 'Sex Warfare'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/the-seduction-strategy-how-spies-are-targeting-silicon-valley-secrets-through-sex-warfare/): As China and Russia target American innovation, ‘sex warfare’ is emerging as a key tactic in a broader, often invisible campaign of technological espionage
- [Sudan’s Khartoum targeted by RSF drones for third day after airport reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/sudans-khartoum-targeted-by-rsf-drones-for-third-day-after-airport-reopens/): Khartoum International Airport briefly reopened on Wednesday before being hit again by drone strikes.
- [US strikes alleged ‘narcoboat’ with threat to widen attacks on cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/us-strikes-alleged-narcoboat-with-threat-to-widen-attacks-on-cartels/): The United States has launched an airstrike on what it said was a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of South America.
- [Why the Louvre heist feels like justice — but isn’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/why-the-louvre-heist-feels-like-justice-but-isnt/): A theft from a museum of empire may look like payback, yet the spoils will still enrich the same world that built it.
- [Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/trump-ukraine-and-europe-target-russian-energy-as-diplomacy-falters/): Despite losing slivers of territory, Ukraine is confident about its long-term prospects in the war.
- [Video: Fire destroys over 1,500 homes in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/video-fire-destroys-over-1500-homes-in-philippines/): A major fire swept through a neighbourhood in the metro area of the Philippines capital Manila.
- [Mamdani says he’ll fight Trump on ICE raids in final NYC debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/mamdani-says-hell-fight-trump-on-ice-raids-in-final-nyc-debate/): Democrat Zohran Mamdani clashed with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in New York’s final mayoral debate, vowing to fight
- [Marco Rubio Warns Israel Over West Bank Annexation: 'Threatens Trump's Peace Plan'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/marco-rubio-warns-israel-over-west-bank-annexation-threatens-trumps-peace-plan/): Marco Rubio warned Israel that West Bank annexation and settler violence threaten peace, echoing Donald Trump’s opposition to the move.
- [Zelensky Hopeful About Tomahawks Despite Trump Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/zelensky-hopeful-about-tomahawks-despite-trump-snub/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about eventually receiving US Tomahawk missiles despite President Trump ruling out their delivery. Zelenskyy compared it to past unexpected sanctions decisions, suggesting future possibilities depend on Washington. Trump said Tomahawks require up to a year of complex training, making their transfer to Ukraine impractical. n18oc_crux
- [Who Is Anna Chapman? Russia’s Most Glamorous Spy And Vladimir Putin's Confidant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/who-is-anna-chapman-russias-most-glamorous-spy-and-vladimir-putins-confidant/): Anna Chapman, once arrested in New York for espionage, now leads the Museum of Russian Intelligence in Moscow, a project linked to SVR and Vladimir Putin.
- [From illusion to real peace: Trump’s test in Gaza and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/from-illusion-to-real-peace-trumps-test-in-gaza-and-ukraine/): Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby.
- [South Africa thump Pakistan by eight wickets to draw Test series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/south-africa-thump-pakistan-by-eight-wickets-to-draw-test-series/): Maharaj, Harmer star with the ball as hosts are bowled out for 138, setting South Africa 68 to win the second Test.
- [Victor Wembanyama scores 40 points as Spurs dominate Mavericks in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/victor-wembanyama-scores-40-points-as-spurs-dominate-mavericks-in-nba/): The 228cm (7-foot-5) player scored the most points in San Antonio history for an NBA season opening fixture.
- [Vacation Before October 29? The Strange Warning Behind 3I/ATLAS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/vacation-before-october-29-the-strange-warning-behind-3i-atlas/): What is the mystery behind 3I/ATLAS? Here’s all you need to know about the interstellar object.
- [Gaza funerals held for unidentified Palestinians, bodies returned by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/gaza-funerals-held-for-unidentified-palestinians-bodies-returned-by-israel/): Funeral procession honours deceased Palestinians amid grief as bodies are buried in mass graves in Deir el-Balah.
- [‘Sanctions Will Backfire’: Russia Warns US After Action Against Two Top Oil Companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/sanctions-will-backfire-russia-warns-us-after-action-against-two-top-oil-companies/): Maria Zakharova said that Washington’s punitive measures will not succeed in forcing Russia to compromise on its national interests.
- [China Eastern Airlines To Resume Shanghai-Delhi Direct Flights From November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/china-eastern-airlines-to-resume-shanghai-delhi-direct-flights-from-november/): China Eastern Airlines resumes direct Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9, 2025, operating three times weekly, enhancing air connectivity between India and China.
- [EU poised to agree on using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/eu-poised-to-agree-on-using-frozen-russian-assets-to-help-ukraine-in-war/): Russian Foreign Ministry slams new US and EU sanctions as counterproductive, says Moscow’s war goals ‘remain unchanged’.
- [Illegal Indian Immigrant Under Influence Arrested After California Truck Crash Kills Three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/illegal-indian-immigrant-under-influence-arrested-after-california-truck-crash-kills-three/): An Indian national, was arrested in Southern California after a deadly Interstate 10 truck crash killed three. He faces charges amid scrutiny of non-citizen driver standards.
- [Graveyards are now last option shelters in Gaza for Palestinians amid ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/graveyards-are-now-last-option-shelters-in-gaza-for-palestinians-amid-ruins/): ‘Even the land for the dead is now the only refuge for the living,’ one Gaza resident says.
- [Security For Saudi, Economic Stability For Pakistan: Details Of The Defence Agreement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/security-for-saudi-economic-stability-for-pakistan-details-of-the-defence-agreement-exclusive/): While Pakistan will deploy 25,000 troops in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh will invest $10 billion in Islamabad.
- [Mumbai Police Nab Dawood Aide Deported From Dubai In Rs 250 Crore Drug Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/mumbai-police-nab-dawood-aide-deported-from-dubai-in-rs-250-crore-drug-case/): Mumbai Police deported Dawood Ibrahim’s aide from Dubai. Salim, linked to a Rs 250 crore drug racket, worked for Salim Dola, who is now being sought by police.
- [‘Well-Targeted Decision’: Zelenskyy Says Trump's Sanctions On Russian Oil Giants 'Much-Needed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/well-targeted-decision-zelenskyy-says-trumps-sanctions-on-russian-oil-giants-much-needed/): Trump announced the sanctions earlier in the day, saying his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war “don’t go anywhere.”
- [Pakistani Taliban Threatens Asim Munir, Says 'Fight Us If You Have Had Your Mother's Milk'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/pakistani-taliban-threatens-asim-munir-says-fight-us-if-you-have-had-your-mothers-milk/): TTP threatened Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, claiming that the Pakistani army should avoid sending soldiers to get killed.
- [Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/female-footballers-in-north-nigeria-defy-cultural-barriers-with-resilience/): Women’s football grows in Nigeria, but disapproval in Kwara highlights the passion of determined young players.
- [IOC wants no sport events in Indonesia after visa ban on Israeli athletes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/ioc-wants-no-sport-events-in-indonesia-after-visa-ban-on-israeli-athletes/): Indonesia says it barred Israeli gymnasts from the global event to maintain ‘public order and security’.
- [Why has Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/why-has-pakistans-hpv-vaccine-campaign-faced-a-backlash/): Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus, which causes cervical cancer, last month.
- [Is China’s economy stalling or transforming?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/is-chinas-economy-stalling-or-transforming/): China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy.
- [Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/tropical-storm-melissa-takes-aim-at-caribbean-islands-on-alert/): The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.
- [World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/23/world-chess-body-probes-former-champion-kramnik-over-us-grandmasters-death/): Vladimir Kramnik repeatedly accused fellow chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in the year before his death.
- [What does the US-UK AI deal mean for your data?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/what-does-the-us-uk-ai-deal-mean-for-your-data/): Is the UK truly becoming an AI hub as US tech giants pour in billions?
- [Zelensky Says Putin Shunned Talks After Trump Refused Tomahawks, "Need Deep Strike Capabilities" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/zelensky-says-putin-shunned-talks-after-trump-refused-tomahawks-need-deep-strike-capabilities-4k/): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Kyiv’s allies in the “Coalition of the Willing” on Friday (October 24) to enhance Ukraine’s long-range weapons capabilities to put pressure on Russia to negotiate over the war.Ukraine uses its own weapons to strike energy and military facilities deep inside Russia and has been seeking long-range Tomahawk missiles from the United […]
- [Diwali Turns Tragic In New York: Fireworks Blaze Guts Homes, 2 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/diwali-turns-tragic-in-new-york-fireworks-blaze-guts-homes-2-injured/): Surveillance footage showed fireworks soaring through the air, with one burst reportedly striking a house
- [FATF's Stern Warning To Pakistan: 'Grey List Exit Not Bulletproof Against Terror Financing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/fatfs-stern-warning-to-pakistan-grey-list-exit-not-bulletproof-against-terror-financing/): The FATF said Pakistan was under a “follow-up” process since it was delisted from the grey list in October 2022, emphasising that it was not bulletproof against terror financing.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.7 Hits Japan's Hokkaido](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-7-hits-japans-hokkaido/): Japan lies in one of the world’s most seismically active regions. The country has developed the densest seismic monitoring network globally.
- [Activists say Mamdani must counter Trump, starting with how he leads NYPD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/activists-say-mamdani-must-counter-trump-starting-with-how-he-leads-nypd/): Candidate’s roots in grassroots activism hearten longtime organisers, but test is on his vision of reform yet to come.
- [Trump adversary Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-adversary-letitia-james-pleads-not-guilty-in-mortgage-fraud-case/): US President Donald Trump has publicly called for the prosecution of James and other political rivals despite concerns.
- [Russia’s top Indian oil buyer to comply with Western sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/russias-top-indian-oil-buyer-to-comply-with-western-sanctions/): Last year, Reliance Industries Ltd signed a deal with Russian major Rosneft to import nearly 500,000 barrels per day.
- [Trump foe Letitia James slams federal charges against her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-foe-letitia-james-slams-federal-charges-against-her/): New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the federal charges against her as “revenge” from Donald Trump.
- [US rejects Hamas, UNRWA roles in Gaza as Israeli aid blockade persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-rejects-hamas-unrwa-roles-in-gaza-as-israeli-aid-blockade-persists/): US’s Marco Rubio says Israel can veto countries in proposed task force for Gaza as UN urges more aid be allowed in.
- [Brentford vs Liverpool: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/brentford-vs-liverpool-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Premier League champions Liverpool travel to Brentford in our featured live text commentary stream on Saturday.
- [AWS outage: Are we too dependent on Big Tech?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/aws-outage-are-we-too-dependent-on-big-tech/): With so much of the global internet ecosystem dependent on a few US tech companies, is it time for digital sovereignty?
- [Israeli drone strike targeting Hezbollah kills two in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/israeli-drone-strike-targeting-hezbollah-kills-two-in-lebanon/): An Israeli drone strike killed two people in southern Lebanon. Israel says it’s targeting Hezbollah fighters.
- [Room With A (Royal) View: Why Prince Andrew Is Fighting To Stay In His Huge Mansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/room-with-a-royal-view-why-prince-andrew-is-fighting-to-stay-in-his-huge-mansion/): Prince Andrew faces pressure from King Charles III to leave Royal Lodge, his Windsor home since 2003, amid scandal.
- [Who are the private donors funding Trump’s White House ballroom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/who-are-the-private-donors-funding-trumps-white-house-ballroom/): White House releases list of donors funding $300m construction on the site of the demolished East Wing.
- [‘Occupation, expulsion and colonisation’: Israeli protesters block Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/occupation-expulsion-and-colonisation-israeli-protesters-block-gaza-aid/): Footage shows Israeli protesters blocking aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing. They say Hamas broke ceasefire terms.
- [What’s available, and at what prices, in Gaza’s markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/whats-available-and-at-what-prices-in-gazas-markets/): Take a walk with Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud through one of Gaza City’s main markets.
- [US consumer prices rise less than expected before Fed decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-consumer-prices-rise-less-than-expected-before-fed-decision/): The biggest increases came from the surging price of petrol, according to the report.
- [Bosch warns production at risk as Nexperia dispute hits auto suppliers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/bosch-warns-production-at-risk-as-nexperia-dispute-hits-auto-suppliers/): China has banned exports of Nexperia’s finished products which are widely used in car parts.
- [‘Can’t control’ US tariffs: Canada ‘stands ready’ to resume trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/cant-control-us-tariffs-canada-stands-ready-to-resume-trade-talks/): Canadian PM Mark Carney says Ottawa “can’t control” US trade policy but will “stand ready” to resume talks.
- ["No Plan B" Rubio Demands Hamas Demilitarization, Promises Israel "Veto" on Gaza Security Force | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/no-plan-b-rubio-demands-hamas-demilitarization-promises-israel-veto-on-gaza-security-force-4k/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday (Oct. 24) that Israel had to be at ease with the nations contributing to a future international security force in Gaza, following reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposed Turkish involvement.”We haven’t formed that force yet, so there’s still work going on,” Rubio told reporters at a […]
- [Shooting Reported In Harvard University, Cops On Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/shooting-reported-in-harvard-university-cops-on-spot/): According to the initial alert, the suspect, who is yet to be identified, was seen fleeing on a bicycle towards Garden Street.
- [‘It Looked Like A Gun’: AI Error Leads Police To Handcuff US Student Eating Chips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/it-looked-like-a-gun-ai-error-leads-police-to-handcuff-us-student-eating-chips/): The school AI gun detection system wrongly flagged student’s Doritos bag as a weapon.
- [Zelensky Denies US Weapons Strikes On Russia As Putin Warns "Overwhelming” Response to Tomahawks |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/zelensky-denies-us-weapons-strikes-on-russia-as-putin-warns-overwhelming-response-to-tomahawks-4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied claims that U.S. weapons had struck Russia, seeking to clarify the situation amid heightened tensions. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of an “overwhelming” response to any attacks involving Tomahawk missiles, signaling Moscow’s readiness to retaliate and escalating the risk of further military confrontation between the two nations. :00 – […]
- ['Why Single Out India?': Piyush Goyal Confronts UK Minister Over US Sanctions On Russian Oil Firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/why-single-out-india-piyush-goyal-confronts-uk-minister-over-us-sanctions-on-russian-oil-firms/): Piyush Goyal confronted Chris Bryant, the UK Minister of Trade, at the Berlin Global Dialogue over US sanctions targeting two major Russian oil firms.
- ['More To Be Done': Iceland Marks 50 Years Since Women’s Strike That Changed The Nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/more-to-be-done-iceland-marks-50-years-since-womens-strike-that-changed-the-nation/): Iceland marks 50 years since the kvennafrí strike, celebrating progress in gender equality with women leading all national roles.
- ['When Americans Are Ready': Canadian PM Says Ottawa Willing To Resume Trade Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/when-americans-are-ready-canadian-pm-says-ottawa-willing-to-resume-trade-talks-with-us/): Canadian PM Mark Carney said progress was made on several issues related to US-Canada trade and Ottawa was ready to resume negotiations, amid a fallout over a controversial ad.
- [German Lift- Maker Turns Louvre Heist Into Viral Marketing Moment: 'Next Time You Need To...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/german-lift-maker-turns-louvre-heist-into-viral-marketing-moment-next-time-you-need-to/): Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH turned the $100 million Louvre jewelry heist into a viral marketing moment after thieves used its Agilo lift to steal historic jewels.
- [Four killed as man detonates explosive device at Ukraine train station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/four-killed-as-man-detonates-explosive-device-at-ukraine-train-station/): The suspect, a 23-year-old Kharkiv resident who recently attempted to cross into Belarus, was among the dead.
- [Rubio: Gaza security force must include nations Israel ‘comfortable with’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/rubio-gaza-security-force-must-include-nations-israel-comfortable-with/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a new international security force will help run Gaza.
- [US conducts 10th deadly boat strike as bombing campaign quickens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-conducts-10th-deadly-boat-strike-as-bombing-campaign-quickens/): The latest air strike took place in the Caribbean Sea, amid growing concerns about human rights violations under Trump.
- [Reagan Becomes The Reason: What's In The Ad That Ended US-Canada Trade Talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/reagan-becomes-the-reason-whats-in-the-ad-that-ended-us-canada-trade-talks/): Washington halted trade talks with Canada after Donald Trump accused Canada of releasing a “fake” ad using Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech.
- [Overnight Strike On Boat Kills Six Suspected 'Narco-Terrorists' In Caribbean: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/overnight-strike-on-boat-kills-six-suspected-narco-terrorists-in-caribbean-us/): Since September, the US has carried out at least ten attacks on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, killing nearly 40 people
- [Returning to Gaza City, a family finds bulldozed graves and little hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/returning-to-gaza-city-a-family-finds-bulldozed-graves-and-little-hope/): Hiba and Mohammad have suffered immensely during Israel’s war on Gaza, and have little to look forward to.
- [Europe is not “off the hook” on pressuring Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/europe-is-not-off-the-hook-on-pressuring-israel/): “Focusing on the US should not let others off the hook.”
- [Is Trump’s pardon of Binance boss Changpeng Zhao a conflict of interest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/is-trumps-pardon-of-binance-boss-changpeng-zhao-a-conflict-of-interest/): Zhao is a convicted criminal who founded the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange.
- [Refugee boat sinks off western Turkiye, killing at least 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/refugee-boat-sinks-off-western-turkiye-killing-at-least-14/): Coastguard conduct search and rescue operation after boat sank on perilous route, two people thought to be missing.
- [Can Israel annex the West Bank if the US says no?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/can-israel-annex-the-west-bank-if-the-us-says-no/): One day after the Israeli parliament votes to annex the West Bank, Donald Trump declares he will forbid it.
- [Freed Palestinian mother recounts torture in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/freed-palestinian-mother-recounts-torture-in-israeli-prison/): Mervat Sarhan has returned to Gaza after nearly five months in Israeli detention, where she says she endured abuse.
- [Aspinall attempts to shut out noise ahead of Gane bout at UFC 321](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/aspinall-attempts-to-shut-out-noise-ahead-of-gane-bout-at-ufc-321/): Abu Dhabi stages UFC 321 with Tom Aspinall shaking off the pressure ahead of heavyweight defence against Ciryl Gane.
- [High stakes for Javier Milei as midterm elections loom in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/high-stakes-for-javier-milei-as-midterm-elections-loom-in-argentina/): The midterms are set to serve as a referendum on President Milei’s economic policy. But will scandals scuttle his goals?
- [Ivorians protest ‘flawed and rigged’ system as pivotal election looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/ivorians-protest-flawed-and-rigged-system-as-pivotal-election-looms/): Civil society and opposition urge shutdowns and boycotts as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in presidential polls.
- ['Please Help Our Boy': Punjab Family Appeals For Son Arrested In US Truck Crash That Killed 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/please-help-our-boy-punjab-family-appeals-for-son-arrested-in-us-truck-crash-that-killed-3/): Singh’s parents, Kulwinder Singh, a school bus driver, and Jasveer Kaur, along with his younger sister, are struggling to come to terms with the situation
- ["No Crazy War, Please" Maduro Pleads With Trump, Hegseth Compares Venezuela Cartels To Al Qaeda | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/no-crazy-war-please-maduro-pleads-with-trump-hegseth-compares-venezuela-cartels-to-al-qaeda-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to avoid initiating a war, emphasizing the potential dangers and consequences for the region. Meanwhile, political commentator Pete Hegseth drew a stark comparison between Venezuela’s criminal cartels and the terrorist organization Al Qaeda, highlighting the security threats posed by organized crime in […]
- [Bloody Sunday families condemn British soldier’s acquittal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/bloody-sunday-families-condemn-british-soldiers-acquittal/): Families of Bloody Sunday victims have condemned the decision to acquit the British soldier charged over the killings.
- [Knesset bill to annex occupied West Bank “a symbolic move”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/knesset-bill-to-annex-occupied-west-bank-a-symbolic-move/): Walid Habbas on the Knesset’s bid to annex the occupied West Bank, as Israel’s control increasingly resembles full contr
- [Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill two in latest truce violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/israeli-strikes-in-southern-lebanon-kill-two-in-latest-truce-violation/): Security source tells Al Jazeera Israeli drone fires missile directly at a car, causing vehicle to catch fire.
- [Russia’s Top Economic Envoy Visits US For Talks After Trump’s New Sanctions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/russias-top-economic-envoy-visits-us-for-talks-after-trumps-new-sanctions-report/): Kirill Dmitriev is expected to meet senior US officials to “continue discussions about the US-Russia relationship,” it was reported.
- [Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/terror-free-turkiye-a-homegrown-peace-reshaping-the-region/): The PKK’s dissolution marks a uniquely Turkish path to peace, strengthening energy security and regional cooperation.
- [Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/ireland-picks-new-president-polls-indicate-win-for-pro-palestine-candidate/): Catherine Connolly, whose campaign was rocked by a last-minute deepfake video, is predicted to win.
- [Why has Trump ended trade talks with Canada over a Reagan advertisement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/why-has-trump-ended-trade-talks-with-canada-over-a-reagan-advertisement/): A Canadian state wants to swamp US TV networks with a commercial showing Ronald Reagan opposing tariffs.
- [Pro-Cannabis Brazilian Influencer Arrested For Allegedly Leading Drug Trafficking Ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/pro-cannabis-brazilian-influencer-arrested-for-allegedly-leading-drug-trafficking-ring/): Police accused her of being the leader of an interstate gang involved in the distribution of cannabis and illegal financial operations across Bahia and other regions of Brazil
- [Australian Women Soldiers Launch Landmark Case Against Military Over Sexual Abuse, Harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/australian-women-soldiers-launch-landmark-case-against-military-over-sexual-abuse-harassment/): Four Australian servicewomen launched a landmark lawsuit against the Australian military, alleging sexual abuse, harassment and gender discrimination.
- [Caught On Camera: Louvre Thieves’ Bizarrely Calm Escape After $102 Million Jewel Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/caught-on-camera-louvre-thieves-bizarrely-calm-escape-after-102-million-jewel-heist/): In the video, one of the men steps off the platform, adjusts a bag slung over his shoulder and walks casually toward two parked scooters.
- ['Canada Cheated US, Got Caught': Trump Attacks Ottawa Again Over Ronald Reagan Ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/canada-cheated-us-got-caught-trump-attacks-ottawa-again-over-ronald-reagan-ad/): Earlier, Trump announced that the US was cancelling all trade negotiations with Canada over a controversial ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticising tariffs.
- [Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/canadian-ad-featuring-reagan-on-tariffs-derails-us-trade-talks/): The Trump administration says it has ‘terminated’ all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial.
- [Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/court-throws-out-corruption-case-seeking-to-oust-turkish-opposition-leader/): Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members including 2028 presidential candidate.
- [Trump wants to ‘freeze’ Russia-Ukraine war: Who gets what if that happens?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-wants-to-freeze-russia-ukraine-war-who-gets-what-if-that-happens/): Currently, Russia controls all of the Luhansk region and part of Donetsk alongside most of Kherson and Zaporizhia.
- [Anthony Aguilar: Witness to the Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/anthony-aguilar-witness-to-the-gaza-genocide/): Anthony Aguilar talks about the violence he witnessed as a security contractor with the notorious GHF in Gaza.
- [Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/dutch-voters-hit-polls-as-immigration-fears-propel-far-right-towards-power/): Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands.
- [Rashford wants permanent Barcelona move from Manchester United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/rashford-wants-permanent-barcelona-move-from-manchester-united/): England international Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from childhood club Manchester United in July.
- [FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/fbis-nba-probe-puts-booming-business-of-sports-betting-in-the-spotlight/): Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team’s sponsor.
- [The US warships off Venezuela aren’t there to fight drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/the-us-warships-off-venezuela-arent-there-to-fight-drugs/): Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/ukraines-zelenskyy-to-meet-european-leaders-in-london-over-military-aid/): ‘Coalition of the Willing’ to meet to step up pressure on Russia’s Putin after a new round of sanctions.
- [US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-allies-seek-to-keep-trump-invested-in-asia-trip-talks/): Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.
- [Ecuador's President Claims Attempt On Life Through Chocolate, Jam Poisoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/ecuadors-president-claims-attempt-on-life-through-chocolate-jam-poisoning/): Ecuador’s President, Daniel Noboa, claimed someone attempted to poison him by placing highly toxic substances in gifts of chocolate and jam.
- [‘Many Experts Will Simply Stop Coming’: Indian Doctors In US Fear Fallout Of H-1B Visa Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/many-experts-will-simply-stop-coming-indian-doctors-in-us-fear-fallout-of-h-1b-visa-hike/): Indian doctors in the US warn that Donald Trump’s proposed H-1B visa fee hike could worsen rural healthcare shortages.
- [Trump Ends Trade Talks With Canada Over An Advertisement: What Was In It That Set Him Off?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-ends-trade-talks-with-canada-over-an-advertisement-what-was-in-it-that-set-him-off/): The ad, produced by the Ontario government and aired in the US, featured former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump saw it and then axed Canada trade talks
- [Netanyahu 'Freezes' Knesset Bills, Trump Says "Israel Won't Do Anything With The West Bank" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/netanyahu-freezes-knesset-bills-trump-says-israel-wont-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly “frozen” several Knesset bills amid growing political tensions and international scrutiny over Israel’s actions in the West Bank. Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in, stating that “Israel won’t do anything with the West Bank,” signaling his belief that Israel will hold off on major policy moves in […]
- ['India Won’t Accept...': Piyush Goyal's Strong Message Amid Trade Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/india-wont-accept-piyush-goyals-strong-message-amid-trade-talks-with-us/): Piyush Goyal affirms India will not rush trade deals or accept restrictive conditions, stressing trust and long-term ties in talks with the US, European Union, and other partners.
- [Pak’s Water Woes To Rise: After India, Taliban Too Says Blood, River Can’t Flow Together | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/paks-water-woes-to-rise-after-india-taliban-too-says-blood-river-cant-flow-together-exclusive/): Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, according to Afghan Taliban Water Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor
- ['If She’s A 10, You’re An...': Elon Musk On Claims Of 'Sex Warfare' In Silicon Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/if-shes-a-10-youre-an-elon-musk-on-claims-of-sex-warfare-in-silicon-valley/): Report says “sex warfare” has become a covert strategy for intelligence services, particularly from China and Russia, to gain access to confidential projects in the United States.
- [Seoul Says ‘Considerable’ Chance Of Trump–Kim Meeting During Upcoming Korea Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/seoul-says-considerable-chance-of-trump-kim-meeting-during-upcoming-korea-visit/): South Korea’s Chung Dong-young hints at a possible Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Trump’s Asia visit, sparking hopes for revived diplomacy amid cautious analyst views.
- [Palestinian child killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/palestinian-child-killed-in-israeli-raid-on-west-bank-as-settlers-rampage/): Israeli forces kill child in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah.
- [RSF drones target Sudan’s Khartoum in fourth day of sustained attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/rsf-drones-target-sudans-khartoum-in-fourth-day-of-sustained-attacks/): Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport amid uncertainty over its reopening.
- [Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-administration-to-open-up-alaska-wildlife-refuge-to-drilling/): It said the ‘sweeping package’ would ‘boost energy development, modernise land and resource management’ in Alaska.
- [Trump says US will expand strikes on ‘narco-terrorists’ to land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-says-us-will-expand-strikes-on-narco-terrorists-to-land/): President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
- [Who Was Vaishnav Krishnakumar? Indian Student Dies Of Cardiac Arrest During Diwali In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/who-was-vaishnav-krishnakumar-indian-student-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-during-diwali-in-dubai/): Vaishnav hailed from Chennithala in Alappuzha district, Kerala, and was a first-year BBA (Marketing) student at Middlesex University Dubai.
- [Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/lithuanian-president-says-russian-jets-violated-the-countrys-airspace/): Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO.
- [The ancient art of Istanbul’s porters survives modern challenges in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/the-ancient-art-of-istanbuls-porters-survives-modern-challenges-in-turkiye/): Istanbul’s porters haul massive loads, preserving an ancient craft vital to the city’s historical markets and hans.
- [Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/tropical-storm-melissa-threatens-caribbean-kills-one-in-haiti/): The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
- [‘All Is Not Well’: Jaishankar Says UN’s Decisions Don’t Reflect Global Priorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/all-is-not-well-jaishankar-says-uns-decisions-dont-reflect-global-priorities-2/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that ‘all is not well’ within the UN in his statement on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
- [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Turning Into No-Go Zone For Pakistan Army As TTP Expands Control | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-turning-into-no-go-zone-for-pakistan-army-as-ttp-expands-control-exclusive/): Sources reveal vast stretches along the Durand Line — particularly in the tribal belt adjoining Khyber, Kurram, North and South Waziristan, and Bajaur — have become no-go areas.
- [‘All Is Not Well’: Jaishankar Says UN’s Decisions Don’t Reflect Global Priorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/all-is-not-well-jaishankar-says-uns-decisions-dont-reflect-global-priorities/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that ‘all is not well’ within the UN in his statement on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
- [White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/white-house-confirms-trump-to-meet-xi-in-south-korea-as-part-of-asia-tour/): Trump said he hoped he and Xi could ‘work out a lot of our doubts and questions’ after months of trade tensions.
- [At least 25 killed in India after bus catches fire in crash with motorcycle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/at-least-25-killed-in-india-after-bus-catches-fire-in-crash-with-motorcycle/): The fire trapped dozens on board, many of whom were sleeping, as it drove along a highway in Andhra Pradesh state.
- [LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza’s Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/live-un-calls-on-israel-to-open-gazas-rafah-increase-aid-amid-ceasefire/): Israeli authorities are refusing to let in 600 aid trucks per day as specified in ceasefire deal, UN official says.
- [US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-man-executed-with-nitrogen-gas-for-1993-murder/): Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama.
- [Jashanpreet Case: How Khalistani Propaganda Exploits Vulnerable Indian Youth Abroad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/jashanpreet-case-how-khalistani-propaganda-exploits-vulnerable-indian-youth-abroad-exclusive/): The case reflects a deeper and more sinister pattern — one driven by Khalistani propagandist Gurpatwant Pannun and his network’s calculated manipulation of desperate Indian youth.
- [Indian Immigrants Contribute Most To US Economy, Finds New Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/indian-immigrants-contribute-most-to-us-economy-finds-new-study/): Behind Indian immigrants are the Chinese, who reduce the debt by over $800,000 over 30 years. Next, Filipinos reduce the debt by over $600,000.
- [World’s Happiest Countries In 2025: Where Does India Rank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/worlds-happiest-countries-in-2025-where-does-india-rank/): Among the six key indicators to evaluate a country’s happiness are GDP per capita, health life expectancy, social support, and freedom to make life choices.
- [Has Trump Finally Lost Patience With Putin? Inside The Sanctions, Summit Fallout, & Moscow’s Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/has-trump-finally-lost-patience-with-putin-inside-the-sanctions-summit-fallout-moscows-fury/): As Moscow doubles down on its defiance and diplomacy collapses, questions are rising over whether Trump’s patience with Putin has finally run out
- [Trump Cancels All Trade Negotiations With Canada Citing 'Fake' Ad Featuring Ronald Reagan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-cancels-all-trade-negotiations-with-canada-citing-fake-ad-featuring-ronald-reagan/): US President Donald Trump accusing Canada of using a ‘FAKE’ advertisement featuring his predecessor Ronald Reagan criticising tariffs cancelled trade negotiations with Ottawa.
- [‘Kill them’: Trump says no Congress nod needed to attack ‘narco-terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/kill-them-trump-says-no-congress-nod-needed-to-attack-narco-terrorists/): US president says strikes on land to follow US attacks on suspected drug smuggling vessels in Caribbean, Pacific.
- [Kim Jong Un hails military alliance with Russia, honours Kursk ‘liberators’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/kim-jong-un-hails-military-alliance-with-russia-honours-kursk-liberators/): Kim marked one year since North Korean troops deployed to fight against Ukraine with the opening of a museum.
- [Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated over Reagan ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-says-all-trade-talks-with-canada-are-terminated-over-reagan-ad/): US President says fraudulent advertisement featuring the late President Ronald Reagan to blame for termination of talks.
- [Why 25-year-old Mahnoor Omer took Pakistan to court over periods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/why-25-year-old-mahnoor-omer-took-pakistan-to-court-over-periods/): Sanitary pads in Pakistan carry up to 40 percent taxes. That amounts to punishing women, say critics – for being women.
- [US Flies B-1 Bombers Near Venezuela Days After Carrying Out An ‘Attack Demonstration’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-flies-b-1-bombers-near-venezuela-days-after-carrying-out-an-attack-demonstration/): The B-1 bombers, in this case B-1 Lancers, can fly at supersonic speeds and carry roughly 34,019 kilograms of bombs.
- [EU Adopts Sanctions Targeting ‘Entities In India, China’, Bans Russian LNG Imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/eu-adopts-sanctions-targeting-entities-in-india-china-bans-russian-lng-imports/): The European Union did not specify which Indian entities it targeted in its 19th package of Russia sanctions.
- [Indian-Origin Man Arrested In New York for Holding Two Jobs, Stealing $50,000 State Funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/indian-origin-man-arrested-in-new-york-for-holding-two-jobs-stealing-50000-state-funds/): Goswami, employed by New York State Office of ITS, was accused of working a second job in the nearby town of Malta while drawing a salary from the state.
- ['I Got It Done': Donald Trump Again Takes Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/i-got-it-done-donald-trump-again-takes-credit-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): US President Donald Trump on Sunday once again took credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
- [Mbeumo, Man United defeat Brighton for third straight Premier League win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/mbeumo-man-united-defeat-brighton-for-third-straight-premier-league-win/): Bryan Mbeumo’s match-winning goal in stoppage time elevated Manchester United to fourth on the Premier League ladder.
- [‘Not Wasting My Time’: Trump Says No Meeting With Putin Without Ukraine Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/not-wasting-my-time-trump-says-no-meeting-with-putin-without-ukraine-peace-deal/): Trump made it clear that future dialogue would depend on Russia showing a genuine willingness to compromise.
- ['Return Dead Hostages Or Face Action': Trump Warns Hamas, Gives Them 48-Hour Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/return-dead-hostages-or-face-action-trump-warns-hamas-gives-them-48-hour-deadline/): Trump warns Hamas to return bodies of deceased hostages within 48 hours or face action by countries involved in peace efforts.
- [4 Injured In Mass Shooting At Lincoln University Homecoming Weekend In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/4-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-lincoln-university-homecoming-weekend-in-us/): A mass shooting broke out at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania during a homecoming event Saturday night,
- [3 Chinese Citizens Arrested In Georgia For Trying To Buy Uranium Illegally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/3-chinese-citizens-arrested-in-georgia-for-trying-to-buy-uranium-illegally/): A Chinese citizen, who was in breach of Georgian visa regulations, brought experts to the country to search for uranium.
- [India’s Sharma, Kohli deny Australia an ODI series sweep in Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/indias-sharma-kohli-deny-australia-an-odi-series-sweep-in-sydney/): India’s ageing stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rebounded strongly in what may be their last match on Australian soil.
- [Trump Claims India ‘Cutting Back Completely’ On Russian Oil; Hopes For ‘Complete Deal’ With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-claims-india-cutting-back-completely-on-russian-oil-hopes-for-complete-deal-with-china/): Trump announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, a move intended to tighten financial pressure on Kremlin.
- [Aspinall-Gane UFC 321 title fight ruled no contest after eye poke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/aspinall-gane-ufc-321-title-fight-ruled-no-contest-after-eye-poke/): Tom Aspinall retains heavyweight title after Ciryl Ganes accidently pokes him in both eyes at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,340](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1340/): Here are the key events from day 1,340 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Slaps Canada With Additional 10% Tariff Over 'Fraudulent' Regan Ad, Calls It 'Hostile Act'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-slaps-canada-with-additional-10-tariff-over-fraudulent-regan-ad-calls-it-hostile-act/): The advertisement featured audio of former US President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs as harmful to the economy and warning against trade wars.
- ['Great Peace Deal': Trump To Preside Over Thailand-Cambodia Pact In Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/great-peace-deal-trump-to-preside-over-thailand-cambodia-pact-in-malaysia/): Trump will witness signing of Thailand-Cambodia peace deal in Malaysia, following Queen Sirikit’s death. Anutin Charnvirakul and Malaysia’s Prime Minister will attend the ceremony.
- [Trump kicks off Asia trip with visit to ASEAN summit in Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-kicks-off-asia-trip-with-visit-to-asean-summit-in-malaysia/): US president begins trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, with international trade and China on the agenda.
- [ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/asean-summit-in-malaysia-whos-attending-and-what-to-expect/): The Cambodian-Thai border conflict and the US trade war will feature prominently at Southeast Asian bloc summit.
- [Brentford condemn Liverpool to fourth straight Premier League loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/brentford-condemn-liverpool-to-fourth-straight-premier-league-loss/): Premier League holders Liverpool’s title defence continues to stutter as Brentford’s recovery persists.
- [9-Hour Pak-Afghan Talks In Istanbul Yield 'Tactical Calm' But No Formal Deal | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/9-hour-pak-afghan-talks-in-istanbul-yield-tactical-calm-but-no-formal-deal-exclusive-details/): Top Indian intelligence sources view the Istanbul dialogue as a calculated manoeuvre within a larger geopolitical context
- [Trump announces additional 10-percent Canada tariff over Reagan ad brouhaha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-announces-additional-10-percent-canada-tariff-over-reagan-ad-brouhaha/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Pakistan minister warns of ‘open war’ with Afghanistan if peace talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistan-minister-warns-of-open-war-with-afghanistan-if-peace-talks-fail/): Defence minister’s warning comes as countries hold talks in Istanbul to consolidate last week’s Doha ceasefire.
- [What is Trump’s strategy to tackle the US’s illegal drug problem?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/what-is-trumps-strategy-to-tackle-the-uss-illegal-drug-problem/): US military strikes abroad win local support but critics say the issue is more complex.
- [Trump thanks Qatar for mediation efforts as talks on Gaza plan continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-thanks-qatar-for-mediation-efforts-as-talks-on-gaza-plan-continue/): US president holds talks with Qatari leaders on Air Force One as Washington pushes to reach second phase of Gaza plan.
- [‘Leave us alone’: Jemima Pierre on Haiti’s struggle for sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/leave-us-alone-jemima-pierre-on-haitis-struggle-for-sovereignty/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with scholar Jemima Pierre on Haiti’s crisis, foreign occupation and fight for sovereignty.
- [‘I Am Not Done’: Kamala Harris Signals Another US Presidential Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/i-am-not-done-kamala-harris-signals-another-us-presidential-run/): Kamala Harris said no final decision has been made, but added she believes a woman will eventually become president of the United States.
- [Japanese Tourist Falls To Death From Outer Wall Of Rome’s Pantheon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/japanese-tourist-falls-to-death-from-outer-wall-of-romes-pantheon/): Morimasa Hibino, a 69-year-old Japanese tourist, died after falling from the Pantheon wall in Rome.
- [Israeli settlers attack more Palestinians as olive harvest violence surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/israeli-settlers-attack-more-palestinians-as-olive-harvest-violence-surges/): Palestinians face more than 150 Israeli settler, military attacks so far during this year’s olive harvest in West Bank.
- [US Weighs New Sanctions On Russia Over Ukraine War, Pressures Europe To Follow Suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/us-weighs-new-sanctions-on-russia-over-ukraine-war-pressures-europe-to-follow-suit/): The initial sanctions targeted Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft, triggering a spike in global oil prices.
- [Pakistan’s Naval Chief Visits 'Disputed Creek Areas' Along Border With India | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistans-naval-chief-visits-disputed-creek-areas-along-border-with-india-exclusive-details/): Top Indian intelligence sources have strongly condemned Admiral Ashraf’s visit, terming it a ‘deliberate attempt to project military assertiveness in disputed maritime zones’
- [Louvre Transfers Priceless Jewels To Bank Of France After $102 Million Heist: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/louvre-transfers-priceless-jewels-to-bank-of-france-after-102-million-heist-report/): After a $102 million Louvre Heist, crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery were reportedly moved to the Bank of France.
- [$130 Million ‘Gift’ To Pentagon: Are US Troops Being Paid With Anonymous Money?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/130-million-gift-to-pentagon-are-us-troops-being-paid-with-anonymous-money/): The move represents a sharp departure from the standard government process for financing the military, which typically relies on public funds approved by Congress.
- [LIVE: Brentford vs Liverpool – English Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/live-brentford-vs-liverpool-english-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of the EPL clash.
- [Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival concedes defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/connolly-set-to-be-irelands-next-president-after-rival-concedes-defeat/): Catherine Connolly, a pro-Palestine, left-wing candidate, is on course for landslide victory as vote counting continues.
- [US, China Hold ‘Very Constructive’ Trade Talks In Malaysia Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/us-china-hold-very-constructive-trade-talks-in-malaysia-ahead-of-trump-xi-meet/): United States and China held constructive trade talks in Malaysia ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s key meeting in South Korea next week.
- [Not Too Far, Not Too Cold: Scientists Spot A 'Super-Earth' That Could Host Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/not-too-far-not-too-cold-scientists-spot-a-super-earth-that-could-host-life/): The discovery, led by an international team that included scientists from Penn State University, offers fresh hope in the ongoing search for Earth-like planets.
- [2 Killed, Several Critically Injured In Shooting At North Carolina Weekend Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/2-killed-several-critically-injured-in-shooting-at-north-carolina-weekend-party/): Gunfire at a large party in North Carolina left two dead and several critically injured.
- [Zohran Mamdani condemns Islamophobic attacks in NYC mayoral race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/zohran-mamdani-condemns-islamophobic-attacks-in-nyc-mayoral-race/): New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has condemned Islamophobic attacks against him.
- [Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif Warns Of 'Open War' With Afghanistan If Istanbul Peace Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistans-khawaja-asif-warns-of-open-war-with-afghanistan-if-istanbul-peace-talks-fail/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns Afghan Taliban of “open war” if Istanbul peace talks fail, amid rising border tensions and recent airstrikes.
- [El-Fasher: Siege, starvation and a media blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/el-fasher-siege-starvation-and-a-media-blackout/): As el-Fasher is starved, Sudanese journalists struggle to report a war buried by blackouts and global neglect.
- [Early voting begins in NYC mayor’s race with Mamdani ahead in polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/early-voting-begins-in-nyc-mayors-race-with-mamdani-ahead-in-polls/): Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, has energised liberal voters and has strongly condemned Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Pakistan Launches TTP Clean up Op With Taliban In Turkey For Truce Talks? Kabul Orders To Build…| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistan-launches-ttp-clean-up-op-with-taliban-in-turkey-for-truce-talks-kabul-orders-to-build-4k/): Pakistan launches a crackdown on TTP militants while engaging the Taliban in Turkey for truce talks; meanwhile, Kabul orders dams on the Kunar River, highlighting border tensions, security operations, and regional diplomacy. 0:00 – INTRODUCTION03:02 – PAKISTANI FORCES ELIMINATE TTP MILITANTS?05:03 – TALIBAN TO TURN OFF THE TAPS FOR PAKISTAN?n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Trump Administration Issues New Travel Rules For All Foreigners, Including Green Card Holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-administration-issues-new-travel-rules-for-all-foreigners-including-green-card-holders/): The United States is now expanding the use of facial recognition technology to track foreigners in order to combat visa overstays and passport fraud.
- [Real Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga – Clasico, teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-la-liga-clasico-teams-start-lineups/): Real Madrid entertain champions Barcelona in our featured La Liga live commentary stream on Sunday in El Clasico.
- [Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/chinese-citizens-arrested-in-georgia-accused-of-trying-to-buy-uranium/): Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials.
- [Maduro accuses Trump of ‘fabricating war’ as US deploys largest warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/maduro-accuses-trump-of-fabricating-war-as-us-deploys-largest-warship/): The US is deploying the world’s largest aircraft carrier to Latin America to curb drug trafficking.
- [Mexico’s footwear industry could benefit from US tariffs. But it’s not](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/mexicos-footwear-industry-could-benefit-from-us-tariffs-but-its-not/): Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.
- [Can Easter Island’s sustainable way of life inspire the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/can-easter-islands-sustainable-way-of-life-inspire-the-world/): 101 East investigates how Easter Island is creating a sustainable way of living that could inspire the world.
- [Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 4 as Kyiv’s allies renew pressure on Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-4-as-kyivs-allies-renew-pressure-on-moscow/): Air raids hit Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine’s allies expand sanctions on Russia.
- [Trump’s H-1B Fee Hike Hits Top US Firms As Cognizant, Walmart Scale Back Sponsorships: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trumps-h-1b-fee-hike-hits-top-us-firms-as-cognizant-walmart-scale-back-sponsorships-report/): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month imposing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions, sending shockwaves through global tech hubs.
- [‘Did It For Views’: Saudi Police Dismiss UP Man’s Hostage Claims As Indian Embassy Launches Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/did-it-for-views-saudi-police-dismiss-up-mans-hostage-claims-as-indian-embassy-launches-probe/): A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district claimed he was being held against his will in Saudi Arabia by his employer after he went for a job there.
- [Sudan’s army battles RSF advances in el-Fasher, Bara as civil war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/sudans-army-battles-rsf-advances-in-el-fasher-bara-as-civil-war-rages/): The escalation in fighting comes amid deepening concerns about the vast humanitarian toll of the conflict.
- [Will millions of low-income Americans lose food stamps during shutdown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/will-millions-of-low-income-americans-lose-food-stamps-during-shutdown/): About 42 million people rely on SNAP benefits but now face reductions or losing access altogether.
- [Ivory Coast votes in key election that may extend longtime leader’s rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/ivory-coast-votes-in-key-election-that-may-extend-longtime-leaders-rule/): Polls open in West African nation in heated election set to deliver fourth term to 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara.
- [We survived the war, we may not survive the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/we-survived-the-war-we-may-not-survive-the-ceasefire/): There may be a ceasefire in place, but Israel still kills Palestinians in Gaza every day.
- [Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine Amid Growing Western Pressure On Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/deadly-russian-strikes-hit-ukraine-amid-growing-western-pressure-on-moscow/): The Ukrainian air force said Russian strikes killed four and wounded 20 others amid Western pressure as the war is close to entering its fourth year.
- [Trump Departs US for 3-Country Asia Sprint, To ‘Discuss’ Taiwan With Xi, Eyes Meet With Kim | APEC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-departs-us-for-3-country-asia-sprint-to-discuss-taiwan-with-xi-eyes-meet-with-kim-apec/): The US president departed from the US on Oct. 25 for his Asia trip, where he’ll attend the APEC summit in South Korean18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Gaza returnee places family tent over unexploded Israeli bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/gaza-returnee-places-family-tent-over-unexploded-israeli-bomb/): Remotely operated explosive robots were deployed by Israel across Gaza, causing many deaths, widespread destruction.
- [Zelenskyy Calls Sanctions ‘Painful Blow’ For Putin, But Is Russia’s Economy Really Hurting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/zelenskyy-calls-sanctions-painful-blow-for-putin-but-is-russias-economy-really-hurting/): Russia claims economic stability despite Western sanctions. But what do the numbers say? Here’s a deep dive into whether sanctions have truly bitten, or just bruised, the Kremlin
- [US-Japan Relations: Trump Praises Strong Ties With Japan’s Newly Elected Prime Minister Takaichi |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/us-japan-relations-trump-praises-strong-ties-with-japans-newly-elected-prime-minister-takaichi-4k/): US-Japan relations are in focus as former President Donald Trump praises his “fantastic relationship” with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Takaichi. In a recent statement, Trump highlighted the strong diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations and expressed optimism about future cooperation. News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC SLUGS
- [Trump to arrive in Malaysia ahead of ASEAN summit amid trade tussles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-to-arrive-in-malaysia-ahead-of-asean-summit-amid-trade-tussles/): US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi.
- [Trump comments on Jimmy Lai, Canada and Kim Jong Un as he begins Asia tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-comments-on-jimmy-lai-canada-and-kim-jong-un-as-he-begins-asia-tour/): Donald Trump has departed for Malaysia, where he’s set to attend the ASEAN summit and hold trade talks with China.
- [New Zealand Teen Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing 100 Magnets, Gets Parts Of Intestines Removed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/new-zealand-teen-undergoes-surgery-after-swallowing-100-magnets-gets-parts-of-intestines-removed/): The boy had purchased the “approximately 80–100 5x2mm high-power neodymium magnets” from Chinese online seller Temu.
- [Tropical Storm Melissa, soon a hurricane, brings death, floods to Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/tropical-storm-melissa-soon-a-hurricane-brings-death-floods-to-caribbean/): Jamaica prepares for Melissa’s arrival as forecasts predict over 72 hours of hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall.
- [‘They killed his childhood’: West Bank family mourn child killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/they-killed-his-childhood-west-bank-family-mourn-child-killed-by-israel/): Nine-year-old Muhammad al-Hallaq was killed by Israeli forces on October 16, leaving his family shattered by the loss.
- [Messi double fires Inter Miami in MLS Cup playoff lead against Nashville SC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/messi-double-fires-inter-miami-in-mls-cup-playoff-lead-against-nashville-sc/): Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his new contract with Inter Miami by scoring twice in win against Nashville.
- [Rubio’s “crusade” against UNRWA shows US bias on Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/rubios-crusade-against-unrwa-shows-us-bias-on-gaza-aid/): Analyst Mouin Rabbani says the US Secretary of State’s UNRWA rejection shows Washington’s partisan Gaza stance.
- [LIVE: UN says 1.5M in Gaza need aid, Israel blocks borders despite ceasefir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/live-un-says-1-5m-in-gaza-need-aid-israel-blocks-borders-despite-ceasefir/): Israeli strikes killed at least two in Gaza yesterday despite ceasefire, aid flows remain far below needed levels.
- [Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/canadians-pull-reagan-advertisement-after-furious-trump-halts-trade-talks/): Ontario to stop running advertisement featuring voice of US President Ronald Reagan saying that trade tariffs were a bad idea.
- [Trump Heads To ASEAN Summit; Trade Talks With Xi, Possible Kim Meet On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-heads-to-asean-summit-trade-talks-with-xi-possible-kim-meet-on-agenda/): Donald Trump will meet Xi in South Korea on the last day of his trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea.
- ['Pakistan Will Lose Any Conventional War Against India...’: Ex-CIA Officer's Advice For Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistan-will-lose-any-conventional-war-against-india-ex-cia-officers-advice-for-islamabad/): John Kiriakou, who has served in the CIA for 15 years, recounted his years leading counterterrorism operations in Pakistan.
- [Trump Suspends Trade Negotiations With Canada, Shocking Statement Goes Viral | Mark Carney | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-suspends-trade-negotiations-with-canada-shocking-statement-goes-viral-mark-carney-n18g/): US President Donald Trump suspends trade negotiations with Canada in a shocking move that has sent shockwaves across global markets. In a fiery statement, Trump declared, “I can play dirtier than Canada did,” signaling a new chapter in US-Canada trade relations. Economic analysts warn that this abrupt decision could escalate tensions and impact cross-border trade, […]
- [Any Front, Any Time: Why India's Tri-Services Drill Near Sir Creek Has Rattled Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/any-front-any-time-why-indias-tri-services-drill-near-sir-creek-has-rattled-pakistan-exclusive/): The Sir Creek-Badin-Karachi belt is among Pakistan’s weakest military sectors and any successful strike there could isolate Karachi and disrupt maritime trade and energy supplies
- [Osama Bin Laden Fled Disguised As Woman After US Launched Op Post 9/11 Attacks: Ex-CIA Officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/osama-bin-laden-fled-disguised-as-woman-after-us-launched-op-post-9-11-attacks-ex-cia-officer/): John Kiriakou revealed Osama bin Laden escaped Tora Bora disguised as a woman, aided by an Al-Qaeda infiltrator. US later uncovered Lashkar-e-Taiba links to Al-Qaeda in Lahore.
- [What military force has the US positioned off Venezuela’s coast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/what-military-force-has-the-us-positioned-off-venezuelas-coast/): The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.
- [Young people are tired of being ruled by elites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/young-people-are-tired-of-being-ruled-by-elites/): Gen Z is protesting against corruption and fighting to hold power accountable.
- ['End Grave Human Rights Violation': India Slams Pakistan At UNSC, Calls J&K 'Inalienable Part'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/end-grave-human-rights-violation-india-slams-pakistan-at-unsc-calls-jk-inalienable-part/): India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish addressed the United Nations Security Council during the open debate organised on the 80th UN Day.
- [The Trump-Xi Meeting: What To Expect From High-Stakes Talks And What Happens If They Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/the-trump-xi-meeting-what-to-expect-from-high-stakes-talks-and-what-happens-if-they-fail/): Trump’s five-day Asia tour will begin in Malaysia, move through Japan and South Korea, and may culminate in a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of APEC
- [Ivory Coast presidential election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/ivory-coast-presidential-election-whos-standing-and-whats-at-stake/): Tensions are mounting over President Ouattara’s decision to run for a fourth term and a ban on opposition candidates.
- [Zohran Mamdani defends his Muslim faith amid ‘racist, baseless attacks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/zohran-mamdani-defends-his-muslim-faith-amid-racist-baseless-attacks/): The NYC mayoral race frontrunner’s emotional speech about Islamophobia comes a day before early voting begins.
- [Trump open to meeting North Korea’s Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/trump-open-to-meeting-north-koreas-kim-on-asia-trip-but-nothing-scheduled/): Trump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official says meeting is ‘not on the schedule’.
- [Thailand’s Ex-Queen Sirikit, Revered As ‘Mother Of The Nation’, Dies At 93](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/thailands-ex-queen-sirikit-revered-as-mother-of-the-nation-dies-at-93/): Thailand’s royal family is venerated as semi-divine in the nation and Sirikit’s death has triggered a year-long mourning period.
- ['Very Right Move': Zelenskyy Praises European, American Sanctions Against Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/very-right-move-zelenskyy-praises-european-american-sanctions-against-russian-oil/): European leaders met in London to determine ways to end the war in Ukraine and step up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [Pakistan Handed Over Control Of Its Nukes To US’ Pentagon During Musharraf’s Reign: Ex-CIA Officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/pakistan-handed-over-control-of-its-nukes-to-us-pentagon-during-musharrafs-reign-ex-cia-officer/): John Kiriakou, former CIA Officer, says US in a way ‘purchased’ Pervez Musharraf and that Pakistani leaders were mired in corruption.
- [As Southeast Asia welcomes Trump, it battles headwinds unleashed by him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/as-southeast-asia-welcomes-trump-it-battles-headwinds-unleashed-by-him/): Southeast Asia and its ‘China Plus One’ supply chain are feeling the fallout from the US trade war.
- [Russia-backed arson attack ringleaders handed hefty jail sentences in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/russia-backed-arson-attack-ringleaders-handed-hefty-jail-sentences-in-uk/): UK prosecutors said defendants planned a ‘sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage’ backed by Russia’s Wagner Group.
- [Russia, US, Ukraine ‘Reasonably Close’ To Reaching Diplomatic Solution, Says Putin's Top Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/russia-us-ukraine-reasonably-close-to-reaching-diplomatic-solution-says-putins-top-aide/): Dmitriev, Putin’s top economic negotiator, said sanctions will hurt Americans more than Russians but believes Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are close to a diplomatic breakthrough.
- [Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dead at 93: Royal Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/thailands-queen-mother-sirikit-dead-at-93-royal-palace/): Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand’s current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,339](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1339/): Here are the key events from day 1,339 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['PRexit': Meghan And Harry Lose 10th Publicist In 5 Years, Communications Director Quits After 4 Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/25/prexit-meghan-and-harry-lose-10th-publicist-in-5-years-communications-director-quits-after-4-months/): Emily Robinson, a former senior director of publicity at Netflix who notably worked on the hit series The Crown, had joined the couple’s team in June
- [Trump administration investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-administration-investigating-chinas-compliance-with-2020-trade-deal/): The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.
- [Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/lithuania-shuts-airports-belarus-border-crossings-after-balloon-sightings/): Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory.
- [Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/nearly-two-thirds-of-south-sudanese-children-in-child-labour-report/): Study finds that rates soar to 90 percent in some regions as humanitarian crises compound childhood exploitation.
- [Zohran Mamdani Slams Andrew Cuomo's "Racist" Attacks, Vows To Be "A Muslim Man Every Day" | NYC | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/zohran-mamdani-slams-andrew-cuomos-racist-attacks-vows-to-be-a-muslim-man-every-day-nyc-4k/): One day before early voting begins in the New York mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani condemned the “racist, baseless” attacks he’s faced in recent days, saying the attacks exemplify the islamophobia Muslims all over New York face every day.”I have sought to be the candidate fighting for every single New Yorker, not simply the […]
- [Trump Critic Letitia James Pleads "Not Guilty" In Bank Fraud Case, Trial Set for Jan 26 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/trump-critic-letitia-james-pleads-not-guilty-in-bank-fraud-case-trial-set-for-jan-26-4k/): New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges in a fraud case tied to mortgage records she signed in 2020. James is a longtime critics of President Donald Trump, who publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to target her weeks before she was indicted. James’ case in US District Court in […]
- [US sanctions Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, escalating Trump feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-sanctions-colombias-president-gustavo-petro-escalating-trump-feud/): The sanctions come as Petro and Trump clash over migration, drug policy and US strikes on boats in international water.
- [US deploys aircraft carrier amid hardening stance towards Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-deploys-aircraft-carrier-amid-hardening-stance-towards-venezuela/): The Trump administration has carried out a serious of provocative moves that point towards possible military action.
- [Four African countries taken off global money-laundering ‘grey list’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/four-african-countries-taken-off-global-money-laundering-grey-list/): South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso removed from Financial Action Task Force’s financial crimes list.
- [Nigeria replaces top security officials days after coup plot denial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/nigeria-replaces-top-security-officials-days-after-coup-plot-denial/): Move by Nigeria’s president comes after army denied rumours of coup plot amid reports military officers were arrested.
- [Croatia reintroduces mandatory military conscription after 17 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/croatia-reintroduces-mandatory-military-conscription-after-17-years/): Defence Minister Ivan Anusic cites rise in ‘various types of threats’ amid regional concerns and Russia-Ukraine war.
- [US Justice Department to send election observers to California, New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/us-justice-department-to-send-election-observers-to-california-new-jersey/): Republicans in both states have requested the Trump administration monitor for ‘irregularities’ over Democratic outcry.
- [Indian village celebrates end of Diwali with cow dung fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/indian-village-celebrates-end-of-diwali-with-cow-dung-fight/): Villagers in Gummatapura, southern India, hurl cow dung at each other for the Gorehabba festival.
- [Russian shelling kills at least two people in Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/russian-shelling-kills-at-least-two-people-in-kherson/): At least two people have been killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched shelling across Kherson.
- [Are US-Israeli relations experiencing upheaval under Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/24/are-us-israeli-relations-experiencing-upheaval-under-trump/): Angry US reaction to Knesset vote to annex occupied West Bank.
- [Austin Reaves scores career-high points as Lakers outlast Kings in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/austin-reaves-scores-career-high-points-as-lakers-outlast-kings-in-nba/): Austin Reaves poured in 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers win against Sacramento without Luka Doncic and Lebron James.
- [SNAP Crisis: How US Government Shutdown Is Threatening Food Aid For Millions Of Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/snap-crisis-how-us-government-shutdown-is-threatening-food-aid-for-millions-of-americans/): The USDA warns that food aid under SNAP will stop from November 1 as the US shutdown drags on, putting around 42 million low-income Americans at risk of losing support
- [Corruption, mismanagement in spotlight as Iran dissolves major private bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/corruption-mismanagement-in-spotlight-as-iran-dissolves-major-private-bank/): The bank built the largest mall in the world, but also racked up massive debt and gave loans to insiders.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Sexually Assaulted In UK In ‘Racially Motivated’ Attack; | Suspect On CCTV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/indian-origin-woman-sexually-assaulted-in-uk-in-racially-motivated-attack-suspect-on-cctv/): An Indian-origin woman in her 20s has been Sexually Assaulted in the West Midlands in what police have described as a “racially aggravated” attack. Officers were called to the Park Hall area of Walsall shortly after 7:15 pm on Saturday after receiving reports of a woman in distress on the street.Upon reaching the scene, police […]
- [Hong Kong court gives trio lengthy jail terms over bomb plots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/hong-kong-court-gives-trio-lengthy-jail-terms-over-bomb-plots/): Three defendants receive prison terms of up to 18 years over plots in 2019 and 2020.
- [LIVE: Unexploded bombs threaten lives in Gaza; search for bodies continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/live-unexploded-bombs-threaten-lives-in-gaza-search-for-bodies-continues/): Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza face danger from unexploded ordnance, with at least 53 people killed.
- [Israel committed “genocide” under Netanyahu’s rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/israel-committed-genocide-under-netanyahus-rule/): Israeli historian Avi Shlaim says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians under Netanyahu’s rule.
- [Louvre Museum Heist: Who Are The Two Suspects Arrested In Paris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/louvre-museum-heist-who-are-the-two-suspects-arrested-in-paris/): Reports say they are both French citizens while one of them also holds Algerian nationality.
- [At ASEAN, ‘President Of Peace’ Tag Returns As Trump Takes Credit For Thailand-Cambodia Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/at-asean-president-of-peace-tag-returns-as-trump-takes-credit-for-thailand-cambodia-truce/): The US State Department leaned on a familiar moniker that Donald Trump’s supporters have long used to back his claims of ending wars — the ‘President of Peace’.
- [Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile With Unlimited Range Claim: What Is Burevestnik?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/russia-tests-nuclear-powered-cruise-missile-with-unlimited-range-claim-what-is-burevestnik/): The Burevestnik, which translates to “storm petrel,” is a ground-launched, low-flying cruise missile that is nuclear-powered and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead
- [Jaishankar, US Counterpart Rubio Meet For First Time After Trump’s India Tariff Onslaught](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/jaishankar-us-counterpart-rubio-meet-for-first-time-after-trumps-india-tariff-onslaught/): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared photos of the meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Raped In UK In ‘Racially Motivated’ Attack; Suspect Captured On CCTV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/indian-origin-woman-raped-in-uk-in-racially-motivated-attack-suspect-captured-on-cctv/): Cops have urged anyone with information, dashcam, or CCTV footage from the area to come forward, stressing that it could provide a vital lead in the case.
- [Trump Heads To Japan After ASEAN Summit; Trade, Defence, Tech, Indo-Pacific Strategy On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/trump-heads-to-japan-after-asean-summit-trade-defence-tech-indo-pacific-strategy-on-agenda/): Trump is scheduled to meet Emperor Naruhito and hold a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader.
- [US, China hail progress in trade talks as Trump and Xi set to weigh deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/us-china-hail-progress-in-trade-talks-as-trump-and-xi-set-to-weigh-deal/): Officials signal that trade deal is close as Trump and Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019.
- [F1 Mexico City: Norris wins GP to take world championship lead from Piastri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/f1-mexico-city-norris-wins-gp-to-take-world-championship-lead-from-piastri/): McLaren’s Lando Norris records a dominant victory to regain the drivers’ championship lead for first time since April.
- [India, China Resume Direct Flights After Five Years, First Flight Takes Off From Kolkata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/india-china-resume-direct-flights-after-five-years-first-flight-takes-off-from-kolkata/): IndiGo flight 1703 to China departed from Kolkata at 9:53 p.m. on Sunday night.
- [‘Dialogue Better Than Confrontation’: Putin Cautions Trump For Postponing Budapest Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/dialogue-better-than-confrontation-putin-cautions-trump-for-postponing-budapest-meeting/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said his counterpart should not take meetings like the one that was supposed to be held in Hungary “lightly”.
- [Donald Trump And Narendra Modi: A Curious Phase Of Diplomatic Distance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/donald-trump-and-narendra-modi-a-curious-phase-of-diplomatic-distance/): Both leaders are not likely to meet in person for almost a year now since their February meeting in Washington DC — to some, it looks strange
- [US Navy Chopper, Fighter Jet Crash In South China Sea In Separate Incidents; Crew Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/us-navy-chopper-fighter-jet-crash-in-south-china-sea-in-separate-incidents-crew-safe/): A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk and F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed in the South China Sea during routine USS Nimitz operations; all crew members were safely recovered.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,341](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1341/): Here are the key events from day 1,341 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Milei’s party wins big in high-stakes Argentina polls, early results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/mileis-party-wins-big-in-high-stakes-argentina-polls-early-results-show/): La Libertad Avanza wins most votes nationally and in the Buenos Aires province, early results and media tallies show.
- [UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US amid pro-Israel lobby pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/uk-journalist-sami-hamdi-detained-in-us-amid-pro-israel-lobby-pressure/): Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer celebrates Hamdi’s detention as US gov’t says he’s in ICE custody.
- [Unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives as Gaza clears debris, finds bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/unexploded-israeli-bombs-threaten-lives-as-gaza-clears-debris-finds-bodies/): Israel restricts heavy machinery but allows Red Cross and Egyptian teams to enter Gaza to search for captives’ remains.
- [Israeli strikes kill three in Lebanon before army targets UN patrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/israeli-strikes-kill-three-in-lebanon-before-army-targets-un-patrol/): Israel claims attacks were on Hezbollah members, as it also struck a UNIFIL patrol with a drone and tank fire.
- [Egypt Joins Search For Deceased Israeli Hostages In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/egypt-joins-search-for-deceased-israeli-hostages-in-gaza/): Egypt and ICRC teams, permitted by Israel, are searching Gaza for bodies of hostages from the October 7 attacks, as part of a US-brokered ceasefire
- [As US Government Shutdown Continues, Staffing Shortage Halts LAX Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/as-us-government-shutdown-continues-staffing-shortage-halts-lax-airport/): A staffing shortage at LAX due to the US government shutdown has caused flight delays, with FAA reporting over 900 delay minutes and growing safety concerns.
- [Ivory Coast’s Ouattara in the lead as partial election results announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/ivory-coasts-ouattara-in-the-lead-as-partial-election-results-announced/): If results confirmed, the 83-year-old, who has led the country since 2011, will be sworn in for a fourth term.
- [Gaza Tribunal calls for ‘Israeli perpetrators and enablers’ to face justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/gaza-tribunal-calls-for-israeli-perpetrators-and-enablers-to-face-justice/): The tribunal’s message came as it released its genocide verdict following four days of public hearings in Istanbul.
- [Considering To Run For 2028 Presidential Polls, Says California Governor Gavin Newsom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/considering-to-run-for-2028-presidential-polls-says-california-governor-gavin-newsom/): Gavin Newsom may run for President in 2028 as his term ends in 2027. Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented Indian national, was arrested for a deadly crash in California.
- [Two killed in Cameroon protests ahead of election results, opposition says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/two-killed-in-cameroon-protests-ahead-of-election-results-opposition-says/): Hundreds of supporters of opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma accuse Paul Biya gov’t of seeking to rig vote.
- [Djibouti lifts presidential age limit, paving way for sixth Guelleh term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/djibouti-lifts-presidential-age-limit-paving-way-for-sixth-guelleh-term/): Ismail Omar Guelleh could seek re-election in 2026 after parliament votes to removes age restriction for candidates.
- [What are the challenges in forming a stabilisation force in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/what-are-the-challenges-in-forming-a-stabilisation-force-in-gaza/): Israel asserts it has veto power over the force’s composition; Palestinians are not consulted.
- [Tensions Rise Over Pakistan Army Chief's Extension: Govt Says 2027 Set, Asim Munir Wants 2030 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/tensions-rise-over-pakistan-army-chiefs-extension-govt-says-2027-set-asim-munir-wants-2030-exclusive/): Sources said by demanding a new five-year term, Field Marshal Asim Munir is aiming to dominate Pakistan’s next political cycle to ensure military influence through two governments
- [Sudan's Rebel Group Announces Capture Of Last City Under Army's Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/sudans-rebel-group-announces-capture-of-last-city-under-armys-control/): RSF claims control of el-Fasher, dealing a major blow to the Sudanese army. UN and US accuse RSF of crimes against humanity and genocide amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict since 2023.
- [Have Pak-Afghan Istanbul Talks Failed? Deadlock Over Refugee Repatriation, Guarantees Persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/have-pak-afghan-istanbul-talks-failed-deadlock-over-refugee-repatriation-guarantees-persists/): Post Content
- [Mbappe, Bellingham score as Real Madrid edge Barcelona in fiery El Clasico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/mbappe-bellingham-score-as-real-madrid-edge-barcelona-in-fiery-el-clasico/): Real Madrid end four-game losing streak against rivals Barcelona and move five points clear at top of La Liga.
- [Spain Seizes 6.5 Tonnes Of Cocaine On Ship Off Canary Islands After US Tip-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/spain-seizes-6-5-tonnes-of-cocaine-on-ship-off-canary-islands-after-us-tip-off/): The operation was carried out after crucial information was shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration
- [Pakistan says five soldiers and 25 fighters killed in Afghan border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/pakistan-says-five-soldiers-and-25-fighters-killed-in-afghan-border-clashes/): Fighting comes as Taliban submits proposal at peace talks in Turkiye, while Islamabad warns of ‘open war’ if deal fails.
- [US warship arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, near Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/us-warship-arrives-in-trinidad-and-tobago-near-venezuela/): USS Gravely’s arrival comes as US military build-up in the region has increased tensions between Washington and Caracas.
- [US, China Have Finalised New TikTok Deal, Claims US Treasury Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/us-china-have-finalised-new-tiktok-deal-claims-us-treasury-secretary/): US and China finalised a deal to transfer US version of TikTok to new owners, with Barron Trump, Rupert Murdoch, and Larry Ellison floated as investors
- [‘14,000km In 15 Hrs…’ Russia ‘Tests Invincible’ Nuclear-Capable Burevestnik Missile, Spooks US?|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/14000km-in-15-hrs-russia-tests-invincible-nuclear-capable-burevestnik-missile-spooks-us4k/): On Oct. 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful final test of the nuclear-powered cruise missile ‘Burevestnik’ and ordered preparations to deploy it in the Russian armed forces, noting that specialists had once doubted its feasibility. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Watch: Kurdish PKK militants announce withdrawal from Turkey for disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/watch-kurdish-pkk-militants-announce-withdrawal-from-turkey-for-disarmament/): On Oct 26, the PKK announced its withdrawal from Turkey to support disarmament, aiming to build a “free, democratic, and brotherly life.” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Will the US plan for Gaza fail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/will-the-us-plan-for-gaza-fail/): US journalist Chris Hedges argues that Trump’s plan won’t ‘thwart the genocidal project Israel intends to carry out’.
- [Top Pakistani General Meets Yunus: What Does Islamabad's Outreach To Dhaka Mean For Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/top-pakistani-general-meets-yunus-what-does-islamabads-outreach-to-dhaka-mean-for-bangladesh/): Intelligence sources said Pakistan aims to dilute India’s regional influence by reopening old diplomatic channels with Bangladesh
- [Russia Arrests Ukrainian Biologist For Backing Curbs On Antarctic Krill Fishing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/russia-arrests-ukrainian-biologist-for-backing-curbs-on-antarctic-krill-fishing/): Leonid Pshenichnov, a Ukrainian scientist, was arrested in Crimea by Russia for alleged treason over his Antarctic krill research, sparking condemnation
- [5 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Fresh Clashes On Afghan Border Amid Peace Talks In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/5-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-fresh-clashes-on-afghan-border-amid-peace-talks-in-turkey/): Fresh clashes took place on the Afghan border, killing five Pakistani soldiers, as delegations from the two countries are meeting in Istanbul to negotiate a peace deal.
- [China To Delay Rare Earths Rules By A Year, Buy US Soybeans: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/china-to-delay-rare-earths-rules-by-a-year-buy-us-soybeans-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent/): Scott Bessent says China may resume US soybean buys and delay rare earth rules. Trump and Xi Jinping to meet in South Korea to resolve trade war.
- [UK Migrant Sex Offender Mistakenly Released By London Prison Staff, Re-Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/uk-migrant-sex-offender-mistakenly-released-by-london-prison-staff-re-arrested/): Hadush Kebatu, sentenced for 12 months for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Essex, was accidentally released by prison staff, sparking a two-day manhunt.
- [Trump meets Brazil’s Lula at ASEAN summit, touts ‘pretty good deals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-meets-brazils-lula-at-asean-summit-touts-pretty-good-deals/): Both countries’ negotiating teams will start working ‘immediately’ to address US tariffs and sanctions, says Lula.
- [Estonia’s top diplomat: Russia testing NATO resolve amid Trump uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/estonias-top-diplomat-russia-testing-nato-resolve-amid-trump-uncertainty/): Estonia’s foreign minister discusses whether Moscow’s airspace violations are a test of NATO unity.
- [‘Presidents Don’t Meet Just For The Sake Of Meeting’: Kremlin After Trump Says No To Putin Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/presidents-dont-meet-just-for-the-sake-of-meeting-kremlin-after-trump-says-no-to-putin-talks/): Trump cancelled his meeting with Putin after US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Kremlin called the move unfriendly but aims to maintain good relations with the United States.
- ['We Are In Control': Netanyahu Says Israel Will Choose Which Foreign Troops Can Enter Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/we-are-in-control-netanyahu-says-israel-will-choose-which-foreign-troops-can-enter-gaza/): While the composition of the proposed international force is still uncertain, Israel has expressed concerns over which countries might participate
- [Embattled Milei faces critical midterm elections in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/embattled-milei-faces-critical-midterm-elections-in-argentina/): The outcome of the elections could determine the future of Milei’s economic programme and a vital $40bn US bailout.
- [Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Missile, Putin Confirms Plans For Deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/russia-tests-nuclear-powered-missile-putin-confirms-plans-for-deployment/): Russia tested its nuclear-powered missile, staying airborne for 15 hours over 14000 km. Russia struck Kyiv, killing four, as Zelenskyy urged for more Patriot missile systems
- [100% Tariffs On China 'Off The Table' As US Eyes Sweeping Trade Deal In Trump-Xi Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/100-tariffs-on-china-off-the-table-as-us-eyes-sweeping-trade-deal-in-trump-xi-meeting/): The US and China are looking to avert an escalation of their trade war after Beijing announced new export curbs and Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.
- [‘Albania’s AI Minister Pregnant With 83 Children’: PM Edi Rama’s Bizarre Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/albanias-ai-minister-pregnant-with-83-children-pm-edi-ramas-bizarre-announcement/): Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama announced AI minister Diella is “pregnant” with 83 AI “children” to assist Socialist Party MPs.
- [‘Problem Is With Islam’: War Of Words Between MAGA Activist, Journalist Over JD Vance Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/problem-is-with-islam-war-of-words-between-maga-activist-journalist-over-jd-vance-criticism/): Laura Loomer and Mehdi Hasan clashed online over JD Vance’s remarks mocking Zohran Mamdani’s account of post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/live-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Barcelona for Spain’s El Clasico.
- [Anti-Trump rally held in Malaysia over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/anti-trump-rally-held-in-malaysia-over-gaza-war/): Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in the Malaysian capital against the visit of US President Donald Trump.
- [A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/a-pakistan-foreign-policy-renaissance-not-quite/): Recent diplomatic gains should not be mistaken for a major shift in global standing.
- ['Great People': Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir, Vows To End Pakistan-Afghan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/great-people-trump-praises-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-vows-to-end-pakistan-afghan-conflict/): Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur, where he witnessed the signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia
- ['Not At India's Expense': Marco Rubio's Big Remark On US-Pakistan Relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/not-at-indias-expense-marco-rubios-big-remark-on-us-pakistan-relationship/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with Pakistan would not come at the expense of its “good” friendship with India.
- [Malaysia “engaging with Trump” due to trade issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/malaysia-engaging-with-trump-due-to-trade-issues/): “And I think this is very important, is to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness.”
- [Control, encricle, annex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/control-encricle-annex/): Piece by piece, Israel is playing out strategies first perfected in the ancient Chinese game of Go.
- [Battle for Sudan’s el-Fasher intensifies as RSF claims seizing army HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/battle-for-sudans-el-fasher-intensifies-as-rsf-claims-seizing-army-hq/): Despite this apparent victory for the paramilitary group, the besieged city of el-Fasher’s status has not changed.
- [Award-winning Palestinian author on Israeli prison, exile and homeland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/award-winning-palestinian-author-on-israeli-prison-exile-and-homeland/): Basim Khandakji describes conditions in Israeli prisons and his journey to writing despite the challenges.
- [RSF claim capture of the Sudanese army’s last major stronghold in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/rsf-claim-capture-of-the-sudanese-armys-last-major-stronghold-in-darfur/): The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say it’s captured the Sudanese army’s headquarters in the city of el-Fasher.
- [Israeli settlers and soldiers attack annual Palestinian olive harvest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/israeli-settlers-and-soldiers-attack-annual-palestinian-olive-harvest/): Palestinian farmers are being blocked, harassed and arrested as they try to undertake the annual olive harvest.
- ['We Stand Together In Every Crisis': PM Modi In Virtual Address To Malaysia's ASEAN Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/we-stand-together-in-every-crisis-pm-modi-in-virtual-address-to-malaysias-asean-summit/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually, where he reflected on the progress in the India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- [Microsoft “must cancel all contracts” with Israeli military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/microsoft-must-cancel-all-contracts-with-israeli-military/): Zille Eizad explains why he resigned from his position as principal software engineer at Microsoft.
- [Women in Gaza struggling to overcome damage inflicted by Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/women-in-gaza-struggling-to-overcome-damage-inflicted-by-israels-war/): One woman is desperate to be evacuated for cancer treatment while another is recovering from abuse in an Israeli prison.
- [Trump’s visit to Malaysia met with protests over war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trumps-visit-to-malaysia-met-with-protests-over-war-in-gaza/): Hundreds gather to express opposition to US president’s attendance at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
- [Two suspects from Louvre jewellery heist arrested by French police: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/two-suspects-from-louvre-jewellery-heist-arrested-by-french-police-reports/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia extended ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-oversees-thailand-cambodia-extended-ceasefire-deal/): The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have expanded a ceasefire deal in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
- [Louvre Heist: Two Men Arrested Over Theft Of Precious Jewels From Iconic Paris Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/louvre-heist-two-men-arrested-over-theft-of-precious-jewels-from-iconic-paris-museum/): The Louvre Paris museum heist, which took place on October 19, saw thieves make off with eight precious pieces worth an estimated $102 million
- [Trump Meets Lula Da Silva, Predicts 'Pretty Good Deals' For US, Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-meets-lula-da-silva-predicts-pretty-good-deals-for-us-brazil/): US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressing hope for promising deals between the United States and Brazil.
- [Watch: US Marines Hold Live-Fire Drill Near Venezuela As It Deploys ‘Biggest’ Warship To Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/watch-us-marines-hold-live-fire-drill-near-venezuela-as-it-deploys-biggest-warship-to-caribbean/): The US on Oct. 21 released a video purportedly showing its troops training in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico in Sept.The footage claims to show US Marines escorted by helicopters in the Caribbean waters as they conduct live-fire exercises n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Mystery Man In Viral Photo After The Louvre Jewel Heist Creates A Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/mystery-man-in-viral-photo-after-the-louvre-jewel-heist-creates-a-buzz/): An AP photographer captured a photo of a stylish man near French police at the Louvre after the crown jewels heist, sparking viral rumors.
- [What’s behind Away Fan bans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/whats-behind-away-fan-bans/): Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been banned from Villa Park for their Europa League game against Aston Villa.
- [Pakistan Top General Meets Yunus In Bangladesh; Discusses Trade, Connectivity, Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/pakistan-top-general-meets-yunus-in-bangladesh-discusses-trade-connectivity-defence/): General Mirza said a two-way shipping route between Karachi and Chittagong has commenced operations.
- [Asia’s youngest nation East Timor, declared ASEAN’s 11th member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/asias-youngest-nation-east-timor-declared-aseans-11th-member/): This is the moment East Timor was officially declared ASEAN’s 11th member.
- [Trump Issues Stern Warning to Hamas: Return Deceased Hostages Within 48 Hours | Israel | N18G | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-issues-stern-warning-to-hamas-return-deceased-hostages-within-48-hours-israel-n18g-4k/): US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate return of the remains of 13 deceased Israeli hostages. Speaking after all living hostages were freed under a prior deal, Trump stated that Hamas can release some of the bodies now but has so far failed to act. He gave the […]
- [Spain Protests: People Rally In Valencia Demanding Carlos Mazon Resign Over Flash Flood Tragedy | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/spain-protests-people-rally-in-valencia-demanding-carlos-mazon-resign-over-flash-flood-tragedy-4k/): Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Valencia, Spain, on Saturday, demanding the resignation of conservative regional leader Carlos Mazón over his handling of last year’s devastating flash floods that claimed 229 lives. Citizens expressed outrage at what they call a failure of leadership and accountability, turning the streets of Valencia into […]
- [India-China Direct Flights To Resume Today After 5 Years; First Plane To Take-Off At 10 PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/india-china-direct-flights-to-resume-today-after-5-years-first-plane-to-take-off-at-10-pm/): Direct flights between India and China resume after five years, with Kolkata to Guangzhou launching today and Shanghai to New Delhi starting November 9.
- [Russian overnight attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 3, wounds dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/russian-overnight-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv-kills-at-least-3-wounds-dozens/): The full scale of the damage and size of the attack that damaged three apartment complexes were not immediately known.
- [Kurdish PKK announces it’s withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/kurdish-pkk-announces-its-withdrawing-fighters-from-turkiye-to-iraq/): The PKK formally had renounced its 40-year armed struggle in May.
- [Week in Pictures: From elections in Ivory Coast to Russian strike in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/week-in-pictures-from-elections-in-ivory-coast-to-russian-strike-in-kyiv/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [‘Can Solve Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Very Quickly’: Decoding Trump’s Statement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/can-solve-afghanistan-pakistan-conflict-very-quickly-decoding-trumps-statement-exclusive/): “I heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan have started up, but I will solve it very quickly. Pakistan Field Marshal and PM are great people,” said US President Donald Trump
- [Trump Dances With Performers In Malaysia, Netizens Praise His Energetic Moves | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-dances-with-performers-in-malaysia-netizens-praise-his-energetic-moves-watch/): Trump landed in Malaysia on Sunday morning and danced with local performers as Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim received him.
- [ASEAN Summit Update: PM Modi To Virtually Attend, EAM Jaishankar Represents India | Trump | Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/asean-summit-update-pm-modi-to-virtually-attend-eam-jaishankar-represents-india-trump-malaysia/): Summit | In a major development at the ASEAN Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the summit, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar representing India in Kuala Lumpur. This comes at a crucial time as regional leaders discuss trade, security, and diplomatic cooperation in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has […]
- [Tel Aviv Erupts in Anger: Protesters Flood Hostage Square, Calling for Immediate Release | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/tel-aviv-erupts-in-anger-protesters-flood-hostage-square-calling-for-immediate-release-4k/): Tel Aviv erupted in anger as thousands of protesters gathered at Hostage Square demanding the immediate release of hostages. Citizens took to the streets to voice their outrage over the ongoing crisis, turning the iconic square into a focal point of mass demonstrations. The protest reflects widespread frustration and a call for urgent action from […]
- [Trump dances with performers after landing in Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-dances-with-performers-after-landing-in-malaysia/): US President Donald Trump broke into dance with local performers as he arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro says the US is ‘fabricating’ a war against him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/venezuelas-maduro-says-the-us-is-fabricating-a-war-against-him/): Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez says the country is conducting military exercises.
- [Trump jointly signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement at ASEAN summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/trump-jointly-signs-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-agreement-at-asean-summit/): Thailand and Cambodia sign an enhanced ceasefire agreement following a five-day conflict along their border in July.
- [Zohran Mamdani Says His Aunt Felt Unsafe In Hijab Post 9/11, Vance Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/zohran-mamdani-says-his-aunt-felt-unsafe-in-hijab-post-9-11-vance-responds/): Mamdani shared how his aunt stopped taking the subway after the 9/11 attacks because she “did not feel safe in her hijab.”
- [Hurricane Melissa, now Category 3, threatens heavy floods in Jamaica, Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/hurricane-melissa-now-category-3-threatens-heavy-floods-in-jamaica-haiti/): Melissa is expected to strengthen even further into a major catastrophic hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica.
- [LIVE: Israeli attacks across Gaza threaten ceasefire, one Palestinian dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/live-israeli-attacks-across-gaza-threaten-ceasefire-one-palestinian-dead/): Israel strikes multiple targets in Gaza as returning Palestinians face another danger: buildings at risk of collapse.
- [‘Momentous Day’: US President Trump Oversees Signing Of ‘Historic’ Cambodia-Thailand Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/momentous-day-us-president-trump-oversees-signing-of-historic-cambodia-thailand-peace-deal/): Donald Trump: “We ended 8 wars in 8 months. I heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan have started up, but I will solve it very quickly. Pakistan Field Marshal & PM are great people.”
- [Yamamoto, Dodgers level MLB World Series against Blue Jays in Game 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/yamamoto-dodgers-level-mlb-world-series-against-blue-jays-in-game-2/): Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a rare four-hitter to get the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers back in the World Series.
- [‘Dream realised’: East Timor becomes ASEAN’s 11th member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/26/dream-realised-east-timor-becomes-aseans-11th-member/): Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hails membership as beginning of an ‘inspiring new chapter’ for Asia’s youngest nation.
- [Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi Woos Trump With Grand Welcome And Nobel Nomination | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/japans-first-female-pm-sanae-takaichi-woos-trump-with-grand-welcome-and-nobel-nomination-4k/): US President Donald Trump met with Japan’s new conservative prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on the second leg of his Asia tour. Takaichi heralded what she hoped would mark “a new golden age of the Japan-US alliance,” and Trump told her she would be “one of the great prime ministers.”Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump […]
- [Trump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he ‘would love’ a third term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-rules-out-vp-run-in-2028-but-says-he-would-love-a-third-term/): US president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.
- [Trump, Japan’s Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-japans-takaichi-sign-deal-to-secure-rare-earths-supply/): US president heaps praise on Japan’s first female prime minister as the leaders sign deals on the supply of minerals.
- [Messi eyes World Cup defence for Argentina, despite age, fitness concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/messi-eyes-world-cup-defence-for-argentina-despite-age-fitness-concerns/): Lionel Messi acknowledged wellness factors will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s World Cup title next year.
- ['Anything I Can Do': Trump Assures Support To Japan, Signs Agreement On Rare Earths Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/anything-i-can-do-trump-assures-support-to-japan-signs-agreement-on-rare-earths-supply/): The US and Japan have signed an agreement to secure supplies of critical minerals and rare earths. Trump also reaffirmed the US-Japan alliance as “at the strongest level”.
- [IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai–London Flights: Check Schedule, Fares And Onboard Perks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/indigo-launches-direct-mumbai-london-flights-check-schedule-fares-and-onboard-perks/): Passengers travelling on Saver, Flexi Plus or Super 6E fares will need to purchase blankets and pillows separately.
- [Trump Calls Russia’s Nuclear Missile Test ‘Inappropriate’, Says Putin Should End Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-calls-russias-nuclear-missile-test-inappropriate-says-putin-should-end-ukraine-conflict/): During an interaction with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump boasted about America’s nuclear strength, referring to the country’s advanced submarine capabilities.
- [Indian-Origin Woman In US Slashes Husband's Neck After He Didn't Clean House, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/indian-origin-woman-in-us-slashes-husbands-neck-after-he-didnt-clean-house-arrested/): A 44-year-old Indian-origin woman was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, for allegedly slashing her husband’s neck with a knife after an argument, a report has claimed.
- [‘Olympic Sport Of Flattering Trump’: Ex-Pak Diplomat’s Dig At Shehbaz Sharif Gets Tharoor’s Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/olympic-sport-of-flattering-trump-ex-pak-diplomats-dig-at-shehbaz-sharif-gets-tharoors-support/): In a post on X, Sharif hailed Trump for his “instrumental role” in brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia and credited him with saving “millions of lives across the globe.”
- [‘How Long Have You Known?’ King Charles Heckled By Protester Over Andrew-Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/how-long-have-you-known-king-charles-heckled-by-protester-over-andrew-epstein-ties/): Prince Andrew has faced ongoing criticism over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the American financier convicted of sex trafficking.
- [What the ceasefire feels like for Palestinians inside Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/what-the-ceasefire-feels-like-for-palestinians-inside-israel/): Palestinian citizens of Israel express fear and distrust over a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
- [Sudan army announces withdrawal from el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/sudan-army-announces-withdrawal-from-el-fasher-un-warns-of-rsf-atrocities/): Army chief admits retreat from last stronghold in Darfur as fears grow for the civilians trapped in the city.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,342](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1342/): Here are the key events from day 1,342 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['World Shouldn't Return To Law Of Jungle': Chinese Premier Li Qiang Ahead Of Xi-Trump Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/world-shouldnt-return-to-law-of-jungle-chinese-premier-li-qiang-ahead-of-xi-trump-talks/): Chinese Premier Li Qiang, in reference to Donald Trump’s tariffs, has warned against return to the ‘law of the jungle’ in trade, denouncing unilateralism ahead of Trump–Xi talks.
- ['I Have The Best Numbers Ever': Donald Trump Hints At Possible Third Term Run In 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/i-have-the-best-numbers-ever-donald-trump-hints-at-possible-third-term-run-in-2028/): Trump also dropped hints about possible successors to lead the Republican Party after his tenure
- [‘I Want To Do Something Big’: Indian Expat Wins Dh100 Million UAE Lottery, Dedicates Win To Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/i-want-to-do-something-big-indian-expat-wins-dh100-million-uae-lottery-dedicates-win-to-mother/): Anilkumar Bolla’s biggest wish is to bring his family to the UAE so they can live together.
- [US judge asks for assurance Abrego Garcia won’t be deported to Liberia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/us-judge-asks-for-assurance-abrego-garcia-wont-be-deported-to-liberia/): Trump administration is seeking to deport Abrego Garcia to West African country, in move decried by lawyers.
- [Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-strikes-western-turkiye/): A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkiye Monday night, causing at least three buildings to collapse.
- [UN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/un-slams-israel-after-attack-on-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): UN spokesman says incident involved a drone dropping a grenade near a patrol, and a tank opening fire on peacekeepers.
- [Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/hamas-hands-over-remains-of-captive-as-israeli-drone-strike-kills-two/): The Israeli military says the captive’s remains were being transported to its troops by the Red Cross.
- [Has the Kurdish PKK given up on its dream of a homeland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/has-the-kurdish-pkk-given-up-on-its-dream-of-a-homeland/): The Kurdistan Workers’ Party says its fighters are withdrawing from Turkiye.
- [6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Turkey, Felt In Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/6-1-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-turkey-felt-in-greece/): A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sindirgi in Balikesir, Turkey, felt in Istanbul, Izmir, and Lesvos, Greece. Despite concerns, no casualties were reported
- [Amazon Plans To Lay Off 30,000 Corporate Employees: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/amazon-plans-to-lay-off-30000-corporate-employees-report/): Amazon plans to lay off 30,000 corporate employees, nearly 10% of its corporate workforce, citing expense reduction and AI-driven productivity gains, Reuters reports.
- [4 dead in election-related clashes as Cameroon’s Biya wins eighth term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/4-dead-in-election-related-clashes-as-cameroons-biya-wins-eighth-term/): Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has won a record eighth term with 53.66% of the vote.
- ['2025's Strongest Storm' Hurricane Melissa Brings Torrential Rain, Destructive Winds To Jamaica | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/2025s-strongest-storm-hurricane-melissa-brings-torrential-rain-destructive-winds-to-jamaica-4k/): A slow-moving but deadly hurricane is inching towards Jamaica, threatening to unleash torrential rains and destructive winds on the Caribbean island.Hurricane Melissa, which early on Monday was upgraded to a category five storm – the maximum strength – is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Meteorologists warn that Melissa’s slow pace […]
- [Cockroach Found In Air India 'Hanged Until Death': Flight Logbook Entry Gets Witty Reactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/cockroach-found-in-air-india-hanged-until-death-flight-logbook-entry-gets-witty-reactions/): A cockroach found on Air India flight AI 315 was humorously logged as “hanged until death” and “Khalaas, Dubai style,” sparking viral reactions and witty comments on social media.
- [Turkiye signs deal with the UK to buy 20 Eurofighter jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/turkiye-signs-deal-with-the-uk-to-buy-20-eurofighter-jets/): Britain’s Keir Starmer and Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara on Monday to cement the almost $11bn agreement.
- [Israel gives Egypt green light to dig for captives’ remains in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/israel-gives-egypt-green-light-to-dig-for-captives-remains-in-gaza/): Footage shows heavy equipment from Egypt entering Gaza and digging through rubble.
- [Jamaica readies for ‘catastrophic’ hazards from Hurricane Melissa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/jamaica-readies-for-catastrophic-hazards-from-hurricane-melissa/): Jamaica is bracing for what forecasters call “catastrophic level hazards” from Hurricane Melissa.
- [Colonel says US watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/colonel-says-us-watered-down-report-on-shireen-abu-aklehs-killing/): Former Colonel Steve Gabavics says evidence Israeli soldier intentionally shot journalist shrugged off by US government.
- [Argentine assets cheer Milei party’s election victory with massive rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/argentine-assets-cheer-milei-partys-election-victory-with-massive-rally/): Both international bonds and local stocks jumped while the peso strengthened against the US dollar.
- [New Gaza festival for women’s cinema shares Hind Rajab’s story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/new-gaza-festival-for-womens-cinema-shares-hind-rajabs-story/): The first inaugural Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema premiered the docudrama, ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’.
- [World's Oldest President, Paul Biya, Once Again Wins Cameroon Election At 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/worlds-oldest-president-paul-biya-once-again-wins-cameroon-election-at-92/): Paul Biya, Cameroon President since 1982, won a record eighth term at age 92 amid claims of vote rigging, deadly clashes in Douala, and opposition from Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
- [Israel Allows Hamas Member To Enter IDF-Controlled Area In Gaza To Search For Bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/israel-allows-hamas-member-to-enter-idf-controlled-area-in-gaza-to-search-for-bodies/): Israel allowed a Hamas member into IDF-controlled Gaza to help Red Cross and Egyptian teams search for 13 deceased hostages, amid ongoing ceasefire challenges
- [Security Staff Of Pakistan Punjab CM Reshuffled Amid Security Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/security-staff-of-pakistan-punjab-cm-reshuffled-amid-security-threat/): Maryam Nawaz changed her Chief Security Officer after leaks and threats, highlighting tensions between Punjab Police and ISI, sources say.
- [Afghanistan, Pakistan Reach Multiple Agreements In Istanbul Talks: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/afghanistan-pakistan-reach-multiple-agreements-in-istanbul-talks-sources/): Pakistan and Afghanistan near breakthrough in Istanbul peace talks, with a joint statement expected on ceasefire amid ongoing border tensions.
- [Joe Biden Warns Of 'Dark Days' Under Trump Administration, Urges Americans To Stay Optimistic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/joe-biden-warns-of-dark-days-under-trump-administration-urges-americans-to-stay-optimistic/): Joe Biden urges optimism amid attacks on free speech, after receiving the Edward M Kennedy Institute Lifetime Achievement Award
- [Nepal Polls May Be Pushed To Mid-2026, India Keeping Close Watch: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/nepal-polls-may-be-pushed-to-mid-2026-india-keeping-close-watch-sources/): The delay comes amid continued political uncertainty, widespread unrest, and growing pressure on traditional power blocs in the Himalayan nation
- [Mali court jails ex-PM Mara after online post backing political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/mali-court-jails-ex-pm-mara-after-online-post-backing-political-prisoners/): Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara found guilty of ‘undermining’ the state by Bamako court in military-ruled Mali.
- [US Dept of Energy partners with AMD to build two supercomputers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/us-dept-of-energy-partners-with-amd-to-build-two-supercomputers-report/): The new tech will help manage US arsenal of nuclear weapons and accelerate drug development.
- [Incumbent President Ouattara declared winner of Ivory Coast election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/incumbent-president-ouattara-declared-winner-of-ivory-coast-election/): In power since 2011, 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara secures fourth term in vote that excluded two main rivals.
- [Trial opens for 10 accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/trial-opens-for-10-accused-of-online-harassment-of-brigitte-macron/): Judge says defendants caused ‘deterioration’ in French First Lady Brigitte Macron’s ‘physical and mental health’.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/mexicos-sheinbaum-says-she-and-trump-agreed-to-extend-trade-deadline/): A 90-day pause in rise in US tariffs on Mexico from 25 to 30 percent was set to expire at the end of October.
- ['False, Fabricated': Bangladesh Rejects Reports Of Yunus Showing Map Including India's Northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/false-fabricated-bangladesh-rejects-reports-of-yunus-showing-map-including-indias-northeast/): Dhaka clarified that Yunus had actually gifted Pakistani General Sahir Shamshad Mirza a publication titled ‘The Art of Triumph’
- [Donald Trump won in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/donald-trump-won-in-argentina/): With his support, Argentinian President Javier Milei can now chainsaw the country into greatness.
- [10 People Accused Of Cyber-Bullying French President Macron's Wife To Face Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/10-people-accused-of-cyber-bullying-french-president-macrons-wife-to-face-trial/): The French President and his wife had also filed a defamation lawsuit in the US in July against the repeated online comments that Brigitte was born a man.
- [Tesla Risks Losing Elon Musk As CEO If $1 Trillion Pay Package Isn't Approved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/tesla-risks-losing-elon-musk-as-ceo-if-1-trillion-pay-package-isnt-approved/): Elon Musk may leave Tesla as CEO if his $1 trillion pay package is rejected, with Chair Robyn Denholm stressing his leadership is vital amid criticism from ISS and Glass Lewis
- [Tesla chair warns Musk may quit if trillion-dollar pay deal is rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/tesla-chair-warns-musk-may-quit-if-trillion-dollar-pay-deal-is-rejected/): Warning comes as Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services urge shareholders to vote against the pay package.
- [Despite ceasefires, Israel continues attacks around the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/despite-ceasefires-israel-continues-attacks-around-the-region/): Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but continues to attack its neighbours on multiple fronts.
- [Hurricane Melissa: Where and when will it make landfall in Jamaica?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/hurricane-melissa-where-and-when-will-it-make-landfall-in-jamaica/): Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 5 storm. Here’s what that means.
- [Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/putin-meets-top-north-korean-diplomat-says-ties-developing-as-planned/): North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui praised the ‘spiritual closeness’ between the two states.
- [Top Kim Envoy Meets Lavrov, Putin, Hails "Spiritual” Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/top-kim-envoy-meets-lavrov-putin-hails-spiritual-ties/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow on October 27, where Hui praised the “spiritual closeness between Pyongyang and Moscow.” After their talks, Choe is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov. The visit follows a surge in diplomatic activity between […]
- [Israel's Strikes On Gaza Was Self-Defence, Not Violation Of Ceasefire Deal: US State Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/israels-strikes-on-gaza-was-self-defence-not-violation-of-ceasefire-deal-us-state-secretary/): Marco Rubio stated the US does not view Israel’s Gaza strike as a ceasefire violation, citing self-defense and ongoing hostage issues
- [Man Accused Of Raping 20-Year-Old Indian-Origin Woman In UK Held After Manhunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/man-accused-of-raping-20-year-old-indian-origin-woman-in-uk-held-after-manhunt/): A 32-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Indian-origin woman in a racially aggravated attack in Walsall, West Midlands.
- [Road out of el-Fasher: Ransom, violence and the price of survival in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/road-out-of-el-fasher-ransom-violence-and-the-price-of-survival-in-sudan/): Civilian activist Mouawia had just escaped el-Fasher when he heard the RSF had taken the city.
- [Unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/unexploded-israeli-bombs-threaten-lives-in-gaza/): Two Palestinian children were severely injured after an unexploded Israeli bomb detonated.
- ['Making Big Mistake With India': Ex-US Commerce Chief Slams Trump's Trade Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/making-big-mistake-with-india-ex-us-commerce-chief-slams-trumps-trade-policies/): Gina Raimondo said the Trump admin has “pissed off all of our allies” and described America’s “America alone” policy as “disastrous”
- [‘It’s Too Cute’: Trump Rules Out 2028 Vice President Run, Stays Mum On Third Term Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/its-too-cute-trump-rules-out-2028-vice-president-run-stays-mum-on-third-term-speculation/): Trump ruled out running for Vice President in 2028 but hinted at a possible third term, while Steve Bannon claimed a plan exists to change the 22nd Amendment for Trump 2028.
- [Militants Attack Police Station In Pakistan's Quetta, SHO Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/militants-attack-police-station-in-pakistans-quetta-sho-killed/): Preliminary reports suggest the involvement of Baloch militant groups. Intelligence agencies across Balochistan have been placed on high alert
- [Trump “Would Love” To Meet Kim, Touts Sanctions as ‘Bargaining Chip’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/trump-would-love-to-meet-kim-touts-sanctions-as-bargaining-chip/): President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his Asia trip, saying he “would love” to hold talks. He added that he is ready to extend his stay in South Korea if Kim agrees to meet. When questioned about what the US could offer Pyongyang, Trump pointed to […]
- [Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/lithuania-to-shoot-down-smuggler-balloons-shut-belarus-border-crossings/): Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.
- [Biya declared victor of Cameroon election: Why deadly protests broke out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/biya-declared-victor-of-cameroon-election-why-deadly-protests-broke-out/): Paul Biya, world’s oldest leader at 92, has won eighth term as president. Opposition supporters say election was stolen.
- [UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US after pro-Israel pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/uk-journalist-sami-hamdi-detained-in-us-after-pro-israel-pressure/): UK journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by the US after his visa was revoked, for unsubstantiated security’ reasons.
- [Pak Doubts Afghan Intention Amid Fresh Clash, Trump To Broker Truce As Turkey Talks Deadlocked? |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/pak-doubts-afghan-intention-amid-fresh-clash-trump-to-broker-truce-as-turkey-talks-deadlocked-4k/): The Pakistan Pakistani military said five of its soldiers and 25 militants were killed in clashes near the border with Afghanistan. The attacks come as Afghan and Pakistani delegations hold peace talks in Istanbul following the recent ceasefire. The Pakistani military said that Afghan militants tried to cross the border at two locations in the […]
- [US Immigration Officials Detain British Journalist After Criticism Of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/us-immigration-officials-detain-british-journalist-after-criticism-of-israel/): US detained British journalist Sami Hamdi at SF airport, revoked his visa, and plan to deport him after his CAIR speech, sparking free speech concerns.
- [NGOs note 28 new ‘carbon bomb’ projects since 2021](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/ngos-note-28-new-carbon-bomb-projects-since-2021/): Potential CO2 emissions from new projects 11 times global “carbon budget” remaining to hit Paris Agreement targets.
- [Fact check: Do quarter of US’s ‘drug boat’ searches find nothing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/fact-check-do-quarter-of-uss-drug-boat-searches-find-nothing/): A 2024 Coast Guard report found 27 percent of drug boat searches came back empty-handed.
- [Europe lacks coordination as Russia ‘prepares for war with NATO’: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/europe-lacks-coordination-as-russia-prepares-for-war-with-nato-experts/): Analysts tell Al Jazeera that Europe lacks an assertive response to Russia’s suspected operations.
- [Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/sudanese-journalist-muammar-ibrahim-detained-by-rsf-in-el-fasher/): Journalist reported from el-Fasher through the war, sharing the situation on the ground with an international audience.
- [The Louvre and other great museum heists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/the-louvre-and-other-great-museum-heists/): The smash-and-grab heist at the world’s most visited museum is only the latest in many audacious art thefts.
- [Your Guide To The 2025 New York City Mayoral Election: Dates, Candidates, And Key Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/your-guide-to-the-2025-new-york-city-mayoral-election-dates-candidates-and-key-issues/): With Election Day approaching on November 4, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa face off in New York City’s fiercely contested 2025 mayoral election
- [Yunus Gifts Bangladesh Map With India’s NE: How Foreign Forces Caused Trouble In Region | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/yunus-gifts-bangladesh-map-with-indias-ne-how-foreign-forces-caused-trouble-in-region-exclusive/): Yunus Gifts Bangladesh Map With India’s NE to Pak General: A look at the times when Northeast saw trouble owing to the involvement of foreign hand
- [Bombs left behind in Gaza present significant challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/bombs-left-behind-in-gaza-present-significant-challenge/): Nicholas Torbet, Middle East director at The HALO Trust, says the scale of unexploded ordnance in Gaza is remarkable
- [Concerns for civilians high after RSF claims control of Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/concerns-for-civilians-high-after-rsf-claims-control-of-sudans-el-fasher/): UN chief Guterres warns of ‘terrible escalation’ of conflict as officials sound alarm over reports of civilian killings.
- [Nearly all journalists covering US Defense Department reject new rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/nearly-all-journalists-covering-us-defense-department-reject-new-rules/): Pentagon correspondent Nancy Youssef says she and her colleagues made a tough decision, but new rules were “untenable”
- [Four killed in Cameroon protests as election results awaited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/four-killed-in-cameroon-protests-as-election-results-awaited/): Clashes erupt as opposition leader disputes election, with long-awaited official results expected on Monday.
- [Cameroon’s President Paul Biya declared election winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/cameroons-president-paul-biya-declared-election-winner/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Afghan women’s football returns to international stage in FIFA tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/afghan-womens-football-returns-to-international-stage-in-fifa-tournament/): Afghanistan women’s refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.
- [What’s in the Thai-Cambodia peace agreement and can it hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/whats-in-the-thai-cambodia-peace-agreement-and-can-it-hold/): Trump oversees the peace deal and trade agreements in visit to Malaysia – but what is in the pact on the border dispute?
- [Turkiye court charges jailed opposition leader with ‘political espionage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/turkiye-court-charges-jailed-opposition-leader-with-political-espionage/): Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose March arrest sparked nationwide protests, denies all the charges against him.
- [Newly Invigorated ASEAN sees itself as China-US “mediator”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/newly-invigorated-asean-sees-itself-as-china-us-mediator/): “Together, we are much stronger than individual [ASEAN] countries, midsize economies ourselves.”
- [China and India resume direct flights after five-year hiatus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/china-and-india-resume-direct-flights-after-five-year-hiatus/): The move underscores efforts to rebuild relations and draw closer after US President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs. 
- [Gift To Pak General Or Message To India? Decoding Yunus’s Bangladesh Map Featuring NE | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/gift-to-pak-general-or-message-to-india-decoding-yunuss-bangladesh-map-featuring-ne-exclusive/): Yunus gifts Bangladesh map featuring Northeast India to Pak General: “The NE is gate to Southeast Asia for all countries involved in conspiracy against India,” say intel sources
- [Hurricane Melissa Is Now A Category 5 Storm: What Are Hurricane Categories & What Do They Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/hurricane-melissa-is-now-a-category-5-storm-what-are-hurricane-categories-what-do-they-mean/): As Jamaica braces for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, here’s a detailed look at how hurricanes form, what sets them apart from cyclones and typhoons, and what each category means
- [Deadly violence in Cameroon ahead of presidential election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/deadly-violence-in-cameroon-ahead-of-presidential-election-results/): Deadly clashes have broken out in Cameroon after opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory in an election yet
- [Mali shuts schools as fuel blockade imposed by fighters paralyses country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/mali-shuts-schools-as-fuel-blockade-imposed-by-fighters-paralyses-country/): Military rulers order two-week closure for schools, universities as JNIM’s fuel blockade causes further disruptions.
- [Donald Trump Arrived In Japan Where He’ll Meet New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/donald-trump-arrived-in-japan-where-hell-meet-new-prime-minister-sanae-takaichi-for-the-first-time/): | U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan where he’ll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Brazil on the cusp of US trade deal: Lula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/brazil-on-the-cusp-of-us-trade-deal-lula/): Brazilian president expects ‘definitive solution’ in the coming days over tariffs raised by US over Bolsonaro jailing.
- [Why Riek Machar’s trial brings ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/why-riek-machars-trial-brings-existentially-high-stakes-for-south-sudan/): Some see the first vice president’s trial as a provocation that has set the country on a path to war.
- [Trump departs ASEAN with lingering questions for Southeast Asia’s trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/trump-departs-asean-with-lingering-questions-for-southeast-asias-trade/): Trump’s deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia do not address transshipment and semiconductor tariffs.
- [Is the US planning an attack on Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/is-the-us-planning-an-attack-on-venezuela/): AJ Defense Editor @alexgatopoulos looks at the US’s show of force toward Venezuela and why it’s happening
- [China Bombers ‘Fly Around’ Taiwan As US Sea Hawk, F-18 Crash Near Beijing Amid Trump’s Asia Trip|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/china-bombers-fly-around-taiwan-as-us-sea-hawk-f-18-crash-near-beijing-amid-trumps-asia-trip4k/): Two US Navy aircraft crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents on Sunday (Oct. 26), officials said, with no fatalities reported.The first crash involved a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which “went down in the waters of the South China Sea while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz,” according to a […]
- [Powerful Hurricane Melissa Could Intensify To A Category 5 Level Storm: 'Seek Shelter Now...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/powerful-hurricane-melissa-could-intensify-to-a-category-5-level-storm-seek-shelter-now/): Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, threatens to intensify to Category 5, causing catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, with four deaths reported.
- [Rodgers, Steelers fall short as Love leads Packers’ win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/rodgers-steelers-fall-short-as-love-leads-packers-win/): Aaron Rodgers’ former quarterback understudy Jordan Love stars as Green Bay Packers defeat Pittsburgh Steelers.
- [Could COVID-19 mRNA vaccines also fight cancer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/could-covid-19-mrna-vaccines-also-fight-cancer/): New study reveals that vaccines developed using mRNA might hold the key to ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer vaccine.
- [Jamaica braces as Hurricane Melissa strengthens offshore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/jamaica-braces-as-hurricane-melissa-strengthens-offshore/): The storm, which threatens to dump up to one metre of rain, is moving at a worryingly slow pace.
- [Argentina’s Milei celebrates as early results show election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/argentinas-milei-celebrates-as-early-results-show-election-win/): Argentina’s President Javier Milei sang to his supporters after early results showed he had won the country’s midterm el
- [Muhammad Yunus's Controversial Gift To Pakistani General: Bangladesh Map Featuring Northeast India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/muhammad-yunuss-controversial-gift-to-pakistani-general-bangladesh-map-featuring-northeast-india/): Sources describe it as a “psy-war” signal aimed at undermining India’s territorial integrity and stirring old wounds of the 1971 partition.
- ['Future Of Democratic Party': Musk's Big Praise For Zohran Mamdani Ahead Of Mayoral Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/future-of-democratic-party-musks-big-praise-for-zohran-mamdani-ahead-of-mayoral-polls/): Elon Musk praised Zohran Mamdani as the “future” of the Democratic Party after Kathy Hochul endorsed him for New York City mayor.
- [‘Go Back To Your F***ing Country’: Indian Worker Faces Racist Abuse In Ontario Eatery | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/27/go-back-to-your-fing-country-indian-worker-faces-racist-abuse-in-ontario-eatery-video/): The Oakville episode is the latest in a string of racist incidents targeting Indian-origin individuals in Canada.
- [Video evidence of atrocities emerges as Sudan’s RSF seize el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/video-evidence-of-atrocities-emerges-as-sudans-rsf-seize-el-fasher/): Video evidence of mass atrocities in el-Fasher has quickly emerged after the Rapid Support Forces seized the city.
- [New Israeli strikes on Gaza threaten fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/new-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-threaten-fragile-ceasefire/): Footage shows emergency crews rescuing civilians from rubble after Israel carried out new strikes across Gaza City.
- [Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Employees During Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/judge-blocks-trump-administration-from-firing-employees-during-government-shutdown/): Judge Susan Illston barred the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the shutdown, siding with unions like AFGE and AFSCME challenging mass layoffs as illegal.
- [Trump-Led Administration Begins Search For Next Chief Of Federal Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-led-administration-begins-search-for-next-chief-of-federal-reserve/): Trump seeks a new Federal Reserve chief, with Jerome Powell’s term ending soon. Five candidates are shortlisted, including Michelle Bowman and Rick Rieder, as per CNN.
- [Narcos Or Narratives? What’s Really Behind Trump’s Venezuela Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/narcos-or-narratives-whats-really-behind-trumps-venezuela-escalation/): Trump, who styles himself as a ‘president of peace’, appears to be inching toward confrontation with a country that has already offered substantial concessions to Washington
- [Is controlling el-Fasher a game-changer in Sudan’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/is-controlling-el-fasher-a-game-changer-in-sudans-war/): Sudan’s army says it’s pulled out of el-Fasher in North Darfur state.
- [Yale report finds evidence of RSF mass killings in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/yale-report-finds-evidence-of-rsf-mass-killings-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab says satellite images seem to show mass killings in Sudan’s western city of el-Fasher.
- ['India Waging Proxy War': Pakistan Blames New Delhi For Failure Of Ceasefire Talks With Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/india-waging-proxy-war-pakistan-blames-new-delhi-for-failure-of-ceasefire-talks-with-afghanistan/): Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif alleged that India is actively attempting to sabotage the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime
- [Pentagon Chief Says US Military Struck 4 'Drug Smuggling' Boats In The Pacific, Killing 14 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/pentagon-chief-says-us-military-struck-4-drug-smuggling-boats-in-the-pacific-killing-14-4k/): The US military conducted strikes against four more boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 people on board the vessels, with one survivor, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. It marked the first time multiple strikes were conducted on the same day as part of the Trump administration’s accelerating campaign against boats allegedly […]
- [US Military Officials Asked To Sign NDAs Tied To Latin America Mission: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/us-military-officials-asked-to-sign-ndas-tied-to-latin-america-mission-report/): US military asked to signed NDAs for Trump’s Latin America ops, including drug vessel strikes and carrier deployment, raising tensions with Colombia, Venezuela.
- [Flight delays more common as US government shutdown drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/flight-delays-more-common-as-us-government-shutdown-drags-on/): More air traffic controllers are calling in sick, often to work another job to pay for groceries and medicines.
- [Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall In Jamaica As Category 5 Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/hurricane-melissa-makes-landfall-in-jamaica-as-category-5-storm/): Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, causing catastrophic flooding, power outages, and at least seven deaths across the Caribbean.
- [UN’s Albanese presents blistering report on complicity in Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/uns-albanese-presents-blistering-report-on-complicity-in-gaza-genocide/): Expert’s 24-page report looks at role of 63 states in ‘collective crime’ of Gaza genocide, with US cast in lead role.
- [Chicago Border Patrol Chief Summoned Over Aggressive Tactics By Immigration Agents On Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/chicago-border-patrol-chief-summoned-over-aggressive-tactics-by-immigration-agents-on-protesters/): US Judge summoned Gregory Bovino over alleged tear gas use by federal agents in Chicago, amid Operation Midway Blitz and complaints from Chicago Headline Club and DHS statements.
- [Tanzania’s digital battlefield heats up ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/tanzanias-digital-battlefield-heats-up-ahead-of-election/): Amid crackdowns on dissent, a high-stakes struggle between government supporters and critics is under way.
- [US kills 14 people in three strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/us-kills-14-people-in-three-strikes-on-alleged-drug-smuggling-boats/): The string of strikes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean brings the total known death toll from the US bombing campaign to 57.
- [‘No Survivors’: Kenyan plane crash kills 10 tourists, pilot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/no-survivors-kenyan-plane-crash-kills-10-tourists-pilot/): Footage shows the smoldering remains of an airplane that crashed in Kwale, Kenya on Tuesday.
- [Olympic ski season opening marred by dangerous course debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/olympic-ski-season-opening-marred-by-dangerous-course-debate/): Debate on dangerous ski training courses flares at start of Olympic season, five months ahead of Milan Cortina Games.
- [Lebanon’s Aoun calls for end to Israeli attacks in meeting with US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/lebanons-aoun-calls-for-end-to-israeli-attacks-in-meeting-with-us-envoy/): Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon, violating a November 2024 ceasefire agreement to end conflict with Hezbollah.
- [Who are the 95 Palestinian healthcare workers held captive by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/who-are-the-95-palestinian-healthcare-workers-held-captive-by-israel-2/): Israel is holding captive 95 Palestinian healthcare workers in its prisons.
- [14 Killed In US Military Strike On 4 Boats In Pacific, Search On For 1 Survivor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/14-killed-in-us-military-strike-on-4-boats-in-pacific-search-on-for-1-survivor/): The US military struck four boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14 narco-terrorists. Pete Hegseth defended the strikes as vital for US security.
- [Netanyahu Orders 'Powerful Strikes' On Gaza After Accusing Hamas Of Truce Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/netanyahu-orders-powerful-strikes-on-gaza-after-accusing-hamas-of-truce-violations/): Israeli Prime Minister ordered the military to carry out intense strikes on the Gaza Strip
- [OpenAI restructures into public-benefit firm, Microsoft takes 27% stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/openai-restructures-into-public-benefit-firm-microsoft-takes-27-stake/): The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and values firm at $500bn.
- [Quebec’s disastrous forest reform bill was killed, but the threat remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/quebecs-disastrous-forest-reform-bill-was-killed-but-the-threat-remains/): A deeply flawed vision of forest management persists within the provincial government.
- [Does Mamdani mean business, New York’s small businesses wonder?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/does-mamdani-mean-business-new-yorks-small-businesses-wonder/): Small businesses in NYC face steep challenges, as there are few protections preventing them from being priced out.
- [Bill Gates Calls To Redirect Climate Funds To Preventing Disease, Hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/bill-gates-calls-to-redirect-climate-funds-to-preventing-disease-hunger/): Bill Gates urges shifting resources from climate change to fighting disease and hunger, warning Trump’s USAID cuts threaten global aid
- [UN Chief Warns Humanity Missed 1.5°C Climate Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/un-chief-warns-humanity-missed-1-5c-climate-target/): Guterres warns humanity will overshoot the 1.5C Paris climate target, risking tipping points in the Amazon, Arctic and oceans, urging urgent action at Cop30
- [Trump Reiterates Claim That He Ended India-Pakistan War, Credits Tariffs For Peace: 'I Did Great...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-reiterates-claim-that-he-ended-india-pakistan-war-credits-tariffs-for-peace-i-did-great/): Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he helped secure a “full and immediate” ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
- [Eleven killed in Kenya plane crash near Maasai Mara National Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/eleven-killed-in-kenya-plane-crash-near-maasai-mara-national-reserve/): Eight Hungarian and two German passengers were onboard, and the Kenyan pilot was also killed, Mombasa Air Safari said.
- [Israel says return of misidentified body breaches Gaza deal, mulls response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/israel-says-return-of-misidentified-body-breaches-gaza-deal-mulls-response/): PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is deciding next steps after Hamas returned the remains of a previously recovered captive.
- [Palestinian grandparents care for 36 children orphaned by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/palestinian-grandparents-care-for-36-children-orphaned-by-israel-in-gaza/): More than 39,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both of their parents since Israel’s war on Gaza began two years ago.
- [Israel's Capacity To Defend Itself Is A Model For Taiwan: President Lai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/israels-capacity-to-defend-itself-is-a-model-for-taiwan-president-lai/): President Lai said concept of peace through strength is a maxim that Israeli, US and Taiwanese societies have had for years.
- [Record rains drive flooding in Vietnam, submerging ancient city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/record-rains-drive-flooding-in-vietnam-submerging-ancient-city/): Vietnam’s weather agency has recorded its highest level of rainfall for a 24-hour period in the historic city of Hue.
- [‘Ticking environmental bomb’: Water crisis worsens in Russia-annexed Donbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/ticking-environmental-bomb-water-crisis-worsens-in-russia-annexed-donbas/): Residents say they do not have enough water for their basic needs while officials raise alarm as infections grow.
- [Video: Unidentified Palestinian bodies recovered from Gaza City mass grave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/video-unidentified-palestinian-bodies-recovered-from-gaza-city-mass-grave/): Dozens of Palestinian bodies have been retrieved from mass graves near al-Shifa Hospital.
- [Campaigning begins in military-run Myanmar ahead of ‘sham’ elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/campaigning-begins-in-military-run-myanmar-ahead-of-sham-elections/): The vote, which begins on December 28, is being widely viewed as a ploy to legitimise the ruling military government.
- [Peace Talks Collapse As Taliban Denies Control Over TTP, Pak Cites Drone Pact With Third Country?|4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/peace-talks-collapse-as-taliban-denies-control-over-ttp-pak-cites-drone-pact-with-third-country4k/): Peace talks in Istanbul collapsed amid border clashes, as the Taliban refused to act against the TTP. Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering the group.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:02 – PAK-AFGHAN CLASHES 04:24 – CALL FROM ISLAMABAD DERAILS TALKS? n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [King Charles Heckled Over Andrew’s Epstein Ties During Cathedral Visit as Royal Questions Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/king-charles-heckled-over-andrews-epstein-ties-during-cathedral-visit-as-royal-questions-loom/): King Charles faced heckling during a cathedral visit over Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as scrutiny and questions surrounding the royal family continue to grow. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Minister Snubs Bibi’s ‘Fury’, ‘Insults’ Saudi Again? Says MBS ‘Not Doing Us Favour By…’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/israel-minister-snubs-bibis-fury-insults-saudi-again-says-mbs-not-doing-us-favour-by-4k/): Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, on Oct. 27, defended his earlier comment that “the Saudis can keep riding camels.” He questioned why the criticism was directed at him rather than at Saudi Arabia itself, which, he said, has been consistently hostile toward Israel.“The Saudis have said much more offensive things about us. They’ve taken […]
- [Joe Biden Didn't Make All Executive Decisions Himself, Claims Republican-Led Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/joe-biden-didnt-make-all-executive-decisions-himself-claims-republican-led-panel/): The panel claims Biden aides concealed his mental decline and signed executive actions with Autopen, urging DOJ investigation. Biden and Democrats deny all allegations.
- [Pakistan’s Israel U-Turn: 20,000 Troops To Be Sent To Gaza In Post-War Stabilisation Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/pakistans-israel-u-turn-20000-troops-to-be-sent-to-gaza-in-post-war-stabilisation-mission-2/): In what is being described as a “historic and unprecedented realignment,” Pakistan is preparing to deploy around 20,000 troops to Gaza as part of a post-war stabilisation and rehabilitation effort under Western oversight. Top intelligence sources have told CNN-News18 that this potential deployment follows a series of secret meetings between Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim […]
- [British MP Bob Blackman Introduces Motion Reaffirming India's Sovereignty Over J&K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/british-mp-bob-blackman-introduces-motion-reaffirming-indias-sovereignty-over-jk/): The motion explicitly reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over the State of Jammu and Kashmir
- [Morocco’s Golden Era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/moroccos-golden-era/): Samantha Johnson looks at how Morocco’s football ecosystem can challenge football’s traditional hierarchy.
- [Is Trump pushing for regime change in Venezuela; where else is he meddling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/is-trump-pushing-for-regime-change-in-venezuela-where-else-is-he-meddling/): As Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at interference, Trump has also intervened in other countries.
- [Australia vs India: T20I series – teams, start, lineups, tickets, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/australia-vs-india-t20i-series-teams-start-lineups-tickets-stream/): Australia and India play the first of five T20Is in Canberra on Wednesday as they prepare for their World Cup defence.
- [Vietnam’s top tourist destination flooded after record rainfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/vietnams-top-tourist-destination-flooded-after-record-rainfall/): Record rainfall has caused severe flooding across central Vietnam, submerging UNESCO-heritage site Imperial City of Hue.
- [Does Andrew Cuomo have path to victory in NYC race against Zohran Mamdani?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/does-andrew-cuomo-have-path-to-victory-in-nyc-race-against-zohran-mamdani/): Former governor seeks to court conservative voters, but is accused of ‘fear mongering’ in mayoral race’s final stretch.
- [Have we lost touch with beauty in the world we’ve built?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/have-we-lost-touch-with-beauty-in-the-world-weve-built/): Architecture shapes how we live, connect and feel. But have we lost touch with beauty in the world we’ve built?
- [Ukraine calls for increased pressure on Russian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/ukraine-calls-for-increased-pressure-on-russian-oil/): Zelenskyy urges US to raise the pressure on Beijing over Russian energy purchases as Ukraine targets oil revenues.
- [India’s Shreyas Iyer ‘stable’ after lacerated spleen, Suryakumar Yadav says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/indias-shreyas-iyer-stable-after-lacerated-spleen-suryakumar-yadav-says/): Iyer suffers injury while attempting a catch in third and final ODI of India’s tour of Australia.
- [RSF detains Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/rsf-detains-sudanese-journalist-muammar-ibrahim/): The RSF have taken Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim captive in el-Fasher, raising concerns for his safety.
- [Civilians in Sudan “suffering” without aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/civilians-in-sudan-suffering-without-aid/): “It’s the people of the Sudan who are suffering the consequences of this war.”
- [‘Trump 2028’: Could the US president really go for a third term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-2028-could-the-us-president-really-go-for-a-third-term/): US president says he’d ‘love’ a third term in the White Office.
- [Security Staff Of Pakistan Punjab CM Reshuffled Amid Security Threat | Pakistan News | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/security-staff-of-pakistan-punjab-cm-reshuffled-amid-security-threat-pakistan-news-news18/): Pakistan’s Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday made sudden changes to her security staff, according to the order copy accessed by CNN News18.According to the order, the Chief Security Officer of CM has been replaced. PSO to IG Punjab SP Hamza Amanullah has been appointed as the new Chief Security Officer n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App […]
- [Russia Loses ‘Most Dangerous Alligator’ Attack Chopper ‘In Combat’, Crew ‘Dies’ As Ukraine Drops…|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/russia-loses-most-dangerous-alligator-attack-chopper-in-combat-crew-dies-as-ukraine-drops4k/): A Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter was destroyed along with its crew, according to a report by Militarnyi from Oct. 27. The outlet, citing Russian military channels, reported that the aircraft was lost in combat operations, though the exact location was not specified.The pro-Russian Telegram channel Fighterbomber confirmed the loss, writing that “the helicopter did […]
- [Man Who Lived With Genetically Modified Pig Kidney For 271 Days Has Organ Removed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/man-who-lived-with-genetically-modified-pig-kidney-for-271-days-has-organ-removed/): Tim Andrews of New Hampshire lived 271 days with a pig kidney at Mass General Brigham, marking a milestone in xenotransplantation research.
- [Japan PM Nominates Donald Trump For 2026 Nobel Prize: 'There's More Peace Now'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/japan-pm-nominates-donald-trump-for-2026-nobel-prize-theres-more-peace-now/): Japan’s PM nominated Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in global ceasefires.
- [Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/is-artificial-intelligence-to-blame-for-amazon-job-cuts/): Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
- [Impasse leaves Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks mired in uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/impasse-leaves-afghanistan-pakistan-peace-talks-mired-in-uncertainty/): Three days of negotiations in Istanbul fail to yield breakthrough, but both sides maintain ceasefire is holding.
- [Why Are Chernobyl’s Dogs Turning Blue? Scientists Have An Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/why-are-chernobyls-dogs-turning-blue-scientists-have-an-answer/): Several dogs, believed to be descendants of the animals left behind after the 1986 disaster in Chernobyl, have started turning blue, which has left locals baffled.
- [Video: Plane flies through world’s strongest storm, Hurricane Melissa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/video-plane-flies-through-worlds-strongest-storm-hurricane-melissa/): Forecasters say the Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa is set to be Jamaica’s most destructive on record.
- [Suspect pleads guilty to murdering former Japanese PM Abe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/suspect-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-former-japanese-pm-abe/): As trial opens, Tetsuya Yamagami admits murdering Japan’s longest serving leader three years ago.
- [Supporters celebrate Ivory Coast president’s massive election victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/supporters-celebrate-ivory-coast-presidents-massive-election-victory/): Supporters of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara celebrated after officials announced his secured fourth term.
- [Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro appeals 27-year sentence for attempted coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/brazils-ex-president-bolsonaro-appeals-27-year-sentence-for-attempted-coup/): The sentence handed to the far-right politician last month has become a major issue in Brazil-US relations.
- [Freeman, Dodgers win Game 3 against Toronto, take MLB World Series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/freeman-dodgers-win-game-3-against-toronto-take-mlb-world-series-lead/): Los Angeles Dodgers outlast Toronto Blue Jays after Freddie Freeman’s 18th inning home run clinches a 2-1 series lead.
- [The rise of global boycotts against Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/the-rise-of-global-boycotts-against-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): From streets to supermarkets, global boycotts for Gaza have grown as a fragile ceasefire holds for now.
- [Jamaica “bracing” for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/jamaica-bracing-for-category-5-hurricane-melissa/): “We are a praying nation, and we’re just hoping that this will pass.”
- [US Air Force Plane Flies Into Eye Of Storm Melissa, Captures Breathtaking Footage Of Nature's Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/us-air-force-plane-flies-into-eye-of-storm-melissa-captures-breathtaking-footage-of-natures-fury/): The US Air Force’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron are famously known as Hurricane Hunters. They often collect data for the National Hurricane Center.
- [Suspect, Who Shot Dead US Cop, Knocked Off Motorcycle In A Dramatic High-Speed Chase | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/suspect-who-shot-dead-us-cop-knocked-off-motorcycle-in-a-dramatic-high-speed-chase-video/): Deputy Andrew Nunez, who had served the department for six years, was identified as the officer who was killed.
- [Venezuela ‘Scrambles’ F-16s As US B-1 Bombers ‘Approach’, Warship Burke ‘Takes Serious Position’ |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/venezuela-scrambles-f-16s-as-us-b-1-bombers-approach-warship-burke-takes-serious-position-4k/): A pair of B-1B bombers flew over the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela on Monday (Oct. 28), flight tracking data showed, in the third such show of force by US military aircraft in recent weeks.The flight of the long-range supersonic bombers comes as Washington carries out a military campaign against alleged drug traffickers […]
- [Pakistan Offers Karachi Port Access To Bangladesh Amid Strained Dhaka-New Delhi Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/pakistan-offers-karachi-port-access-to-bangladesh-amid-strained-dhaka-new-delhi-ties/): The decision was finalised during the ninth session of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held in Dhaka on Monday — the first such meeting in two decades
- [India-Russia Trade:HAL Signs MoU With Russia To Produce SJ-100 Civilian Commuter Aircraft In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/india-russia-tradehal-signs-mou-with-russia-to-produce-sj-100-civilian-commuter-aircraft-in-india/): | In a development that could redefine India’s position in global aviation, state-owned aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture a Russian-designed passenger jet for use within India. This agreement represents India’s first significant step into full-scale civilian aircraft production in several decades […]
- [HAL Signs MoU With Russia's PJSC-UAC To Produce Passenger Aircraft SJ-100 In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/hal-signs-mou-with-russias-pjsc-uac-to-produce-passenger-aircraft-sj-100-in-india/): HAL and Russia’s Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed a MoU to produce for the first time a passenger aircraft, the SJ-100, in India.
- [FIFA adds 1 million World Cup tickets for sale in second phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/fifa-adds-1-million-world-cup-tickets-for-sale-in-second-phase/): Tickets are being made available via an early draw that allows host countries a domestic exclusivity time slot.
- [Hurricane Melissa live: Category 5 storm nears Jamaica, strongest this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/hurricane-melissa-live-category-5-storm-nears-jamaica-strongest-this-year/): Category 5 storm is predicted to be the most destructive storm on record to hit the Caribbean island.
- [Venezuela suspends Trinidad and Tobago gas accord over US warship visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/venezuela-suspends-trinidad-and-tobago-gas-accord-over-us-warship-visit/): Caracas asserts that US actions in the Caribbean are a military threat and are meant to steal its oil and gas wealth.
- [Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/jamaica-braces-for-hurricane-melissa-islands-strongest-storm-on-record/): Officials urge people to stay indoors as Category 5 storm bears down on Caribbean nation.
- [US Trade: Ex-US Commerce Chief Slams Trump's Trade Policies, Says 'Making Big Mistake With India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/us-trade-ex-us-commerce-chief-slams-trumps-trade-policies-says-making-big-mistake-with-india/): | Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has criticised the Trump administration for its approach to India and international relations, saying the current government’s policies are harming America’s position on the world stage n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_India n18oc_World
- [Pakistan’s Israel U-Turn: 20,000 Troops To Be Sent To Gaza In Post-War Stabilisation Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/pakistans-israel-u-turn-20000-troops-to-be-sent-to-gaza-in-post-war-stabilisation-mission/): The reported mission would mark Pakistan’s first indirect engagement in Israeli security operations — a stunning reversal for a nation that has never formally recognised Israel.
- [Punjabi-Canadian Businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi Shot Dead Outside His Home In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/punjabi-canadian-businessman-darshan-singh-sahsi-shot-dead-outside-his-home-in-canada/): Police officers responding to the incident found the 68-year-old businessman inside his car with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse In Istanbul: Inside Details Of What Went Wrong | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/pakistan-afghanistan-peace-talks-collapse-in-istanbul-inside-details-of-what-went-wrong-exclusive/): “The Afghan Taliban assured cooperation, but Pakistan wanted written guarantees and security mechanism,” top sources told News18 exclusively
- [New Japan PM Takaichi Hails “Golden Age” In US Ties, Vows To Nominate Trump For Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/new-japan-pm-takaichi-hails-golden-age-in-us-ties-vows-to-nominate-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/): Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi praised the US president during his visit to Tokyo, promising a “golden age” in bilateral ties n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Indian Student Stabs Teens With Fork, Slaps Female Flyer Aboard Germany-Bound Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/indian-student-stabs-teens-with-fork-slaps-female-flyer-aboard-germany-bound-flight/): 28-year-old Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli also made a gun gesture and pretended to shoot himself during the flight.
- [Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Abe's Killer Pleads Guilty: 'Everything Is True'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/japan-ex-pm-shinzo-abes-killer-pleads-guilty-everything-is-true/): Tetsuya Yamagami was accused of murder and violations of arms control laws for allegedly using a handmade weapon to shoot dead Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe.
- [Gunmen Attack Pakistan Forces In Khyber's Tirah Valley; 3 Security Personnel Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/gunmen-attack-pakistan-forces-in-khybers-tirah-valley-3-security-personnel-dead/): The Tirah Valley, once a stronghold of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated groups, has witnessed a resurgence in militant attacks in recent months.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Killed In Canada, Police Say Murder Suspect Fled To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/indian-origin-woman-killed-in-canada-police-say-murder-suspect-fled-to-india/): Canada Police have identified the suspect as 27-year-old Manpreet Singh from Brampton.
- [Venezuela Claims CIA 'False Flag' Attack Foiled As US Increases Pressure By Deploying Bombers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/venezuela-claims-cia-false-flag-attack-foiled-as-us-increases-pressure-by-deploying-bombers/): Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello stated Monday that a CIA-financed cell planned to attack the USS Gravely and blame Caracas.
- ['One Tomato Costs Rs 75': Huge Uproar In Pakistan Parliament, Demand To Seek India Help Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/one-tomato-costs-rs-75-huge-uproar-in-pakistan-parliament-demand-to-seek-india-help-grows/): In Kabul, 500 containers of vegetables meant for export have reportedly spoiled, while a Pakistani official noted 5,000 containers stuck at Torkham, causing shortages
- [‘Nothing But The Truth’: Will Elon Musk's Grokipedia Deal A Death Blow To 'Woke' Wikipedia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/nothing-but-the-truth-will-elon-musks-grokipedia-deal-a-death-blow-to-woke-wikipedia/): SpaceX and Tesla CEO’s non-woke alternative to Wikipedia, Grokipedia, currently has some entries that appear to be word for word the same as the corresponding Wikipedia entries.
- [Is the Insurrection Act the ‘most dangerous law’ in the United States?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/is-the-insurrection-act-the-most-dangerous-law-in-the-united-states/): President Trump says he may resort to the Act to ‘get around’ court orders blocking deployment of the National Guard.
- [LIVE: Israeli attack kills 2 in Gaza as Hamas returns body of captive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/live-israeli-attack-kills-2-in-gaza-as-hamas-returns-body-of-captive/): Israeli drone attack close to the southern city of Khan Younis kills at least 2 people despite ceasefire.
- [Trump And Takaichi Sign Trade And Rare Earths Deals Heralding "Golden Age" Of US-Japan Alliance | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-and-takaichi-sign-trade-and-rare-earths-deals-heralding-golden-age-of-us-japan-alliance-4k/): US President Donald Trump has signed a rare earths deal with Japan’s newly elected prime minister Sanae Takaichi. In a meeting that has been an early test for Takaichi, the two leaders heralded a new ‘golden age’ for the alliance between their countries. Japanese exports to the US will now face 15% tariffs, which was […]
- [Can Trump Really Run For A Third Term In 2028? Here’s What The US Constitution Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/can-trump-really-run-for-a-third-term-in-2028-heres-what-the-us-constitution-says/): The US Constitution limits presidents to two terms. Yet Trump’s hints about ‘serving more than eight years’, with discussions among his supporters about ‘changing the rules’
- [Bangkok Airport’s Majestic Samudra Manthan Statue Leaves Indians Spellbound: ‘Why Ours Don’t Have This?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/bangkok-airports-majestic-samudra-manthan-statue-leaves-indians-spellbound-why-ours-dont-have-this/): Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport isn’t just a travel hub; it is a stunning showcase of Thailand’s spiritual and cultural roots.
- [‘The Last Sikh In Afghanistan’ Speaks On Camera — With Taliban Watching Closely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/the-last-sikh-in-afghanistan-speaks-on-camera-with-taliban-watching-closely/): Afghanistan was once home to thousands of Sikhs. Over the years, war, migration and persecution forced many families to move away.
- [China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/china-asean-sign-enhanced-free-trade-pact-amid-trump-tariffs/): China and the 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather US tariffs.
- [Kelce and Mahomes lead Chiefs to dominant win over Commanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/kelce-and-mahomes-lead-chiefs-to-dominant-win-over-commanders/): Travis Kelce has a season-best performance and Patrick Mahomes throws 299 yards as Kansas City defeat Washington.
- [Bangladesh expats win means to vote – could they sway the next election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/bangladesh-expats-win-means-to-vote-could-they-sway-the-next-election/): They have had the right to vote for some time, but no system was established to allow them to take part in elections.  
- ['Love Never Dies': Erika Kirk's Emotional Message As Daughter Spots Late Father Charlie's Poster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/love-never-dies-erika-kirks-emotional-message-as-daughter-spots-late-father-charlies-poster/): Erika Kirk shared an emotional Instagram post after her young daughter recognised her late father, Charlie Kirk, on a street poster, saying, “I see daddy”.
- [Thousands Of Flights Delayed As US Airports Battle Staffing Shortage Amid Govt Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/thousands-of-flights-delayed-as-us-airports-battle-staffing-shortage-amid-govt-shutdown/): The US federal government shutdown causes major flight delays nationwide as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks and severe staffing shortages, warns FAA and Sean Duffy.
- [India Slams UN Report On Myanmar, Calls Claims Linking Pahalgam Attack 'Baseless'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/india-slams-un-report-on-myanmar-calls-claims-linking-pahalgam-attack-baseless/): Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia said the claims made by UN Special Rapporteur Thomas H Andrews had “no factual basis whatsoever”
- [RSF fighters film execution in el-Fasher hospital massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/rsf-fighters-film-execution-in-el-fasher-hospital-massacre/): Fighters with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces recorded themselves conducting an execution in el-Fasher’s Saudi Hospital.
- [Iran Rearming With China's Help Despite UN Sanctions, Warns European Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/iran-rearming-with-chinas-help-despite-un-sanctions-warns-european-intelligence/): Iran reportedly received 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate from China at Bandar Abbas, boosting its ballistic missile programme despite renewed UN sanctions
- [Russia strikes children’s hospital in Ukraine as Kyiv hits energy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/russia-strikes-childrens-hospital-in-ukraine-as-kyiv-hits-energy-sites/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hospital strike ‘deliberate’, shows Moscow does not want peace.
- [Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/sudanese-activist-sees-his-executed-uncles-in-rsf-videos-from-el-fasher/): Mohammed Zakaria lost sleep tracking el-Fasher’s fall, then saw on social media that his family had been killed.
- [Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro raises death toll from police raid to 132](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/brazils-rio-de-janeiro-raises-death-toll-from-police-raid-to-132/): Rio state governor put death toll at around 60 on Wednesday, but warned that the real figure was likely higher.
- [World's Quietest Jet: NASA's Silent Supersonic X-59 Completes First Test Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/worlds-quietest-jet-nasas-silent-supersonic-x-59-completes-first-test-flight/): The X-59 has been jointly developed by NASA and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division, the same facility that made some of the world’s most secretive and sophisticated aircrafts
- [Why Indonesia’s New Capital Nusantara Is On The Brink Of Becoming A Ghost Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/why-indonesias-new-capital-nusantara-is-on-the-brink-of-becoming-a-ghost-town/): Nusantara, Indonesia’s planned sustainable capital, faces budget cuts and investor doubts, raising concerns about its future.
- [South Korea Gifts US President Gold Crown, Trump Says 'Would Like To Wear It Now'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/south-korea-gifts-us-president-gold-crown-trump-says-would-like-to-wear-it-now/): Donald Trump received a golden crown and the Grand Order of Mugunghwa from South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung, marking a $350bn trade deal and celebrating US-South Korean alliance.
- [Japan PM’s Tote-ally Iconic Bag Has Everyone Talking (And Ordering). Here's How Much It Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/japan-pms-tote-ally-iconic-bag-has-everyone-talking-and-ordering-heres-how-much-it-costs/): Social media users quickly identified the Japan prime minister’s sleek black handbag as the “Grace Delight Tote” made by Hamano Inc.
- [Mali fuel crisis spirals amid armed group blocking supplies to capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/mali-fuel-crisis-spirals-amid-armed-group-blocking-supplies-to-capital/): US Embassy urges citizens to leave Mali immediately on commercial flights as blockade makes daily life more dangerous.
- [80-Year-Old Australian Woman Found Dead On Island After Cruise Ship Leaves Without Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/80-year-old-australian-woman-found-dead-on-island-after-cruise-ship-leaves-without-her/): An elderly Australian woman was found dead on Lizard Island after being left behind by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship. Queensland Police and AMSA are investigating the incident
- [“Will Never Renounce Use of Force” China Changes Tone on Taiwan, Trump Promises Xi Lower Tariffs |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/will-never-renounce-use-of-force-china-changes-tone-on-taiwan-trump-promises-xi-lower-tariffs-4k/): Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Oct. 29 the Japan-US alliance was “critical to deterring Chinese military aggression”The comments came in the wake of the first face-to-face meeting between US President Donald Trump and new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae TakaichiMeanwhile, China “absolutely will not” rule out using force over Taiwan, a government spokesperson said on […]
- [Trump wants China’s ‘help’ to deal with wartime Russia. Will he get it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-wants-chinas-help-to-deal-with-wartime-russia-will-he-get-it/): Observers say China could help end the Ukraine war quickly but several factors stand in the way of a peace breakthrough.
- ['We'll Abide By Ceasefire Deal': Israel After Fresh Gaza Airstrikes Against Hamas Kill Over 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/well-abide-by-ceasefire-deal-israel-after-fresh-gaza-airstrikes-against-hamas-kill-over-100/): A day after Israeli airstrikes killed 100+ in Gaza, Israel vowed to uphold the ceasefire. Trump backed Israel; Hamas denied blame and affirmed the truce.
- [Why a US-China trade deal matters to the global economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/why-a-us-china-trade-deal-matters-to-the-global-economy/): A full-blown trade war between the United States and China would have a severe impact on global economic growth.
- [More than 60 dead after Brazilian police raids in Rio de Janeiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/more-than-60-dead-after-brazilian-police-raids-in-rio-de-janeiro/): At least 60 people, including four police officers, were killed in large-scale raids targeting drug gangs across Rio de
- [Satellite images reveal mass killing sites in Sudan’s el-Fasher city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/satellite-images-reveal-mass-killing-sites-in-sudans-el-fasher-city/): Satellite images, analysed by Yale University, reveal streets stained with blood and piles of bodies in el-Fasher.
- [Pakistan Exits Afghan Truce Talks? Cries ‘Sabotage’, Slams India For ‘Proxy War’ Via Taliban | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/pakistan-exits-afghan-truce-talks-cries-sabotage-slams-india-for-proxy-war-via-taliban-4k/): Talks aimed at securing a long-term truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan concluded in Istanbul without a “workable solution”This was announced by Pakistan’s information minister on Oct. 29, who accused the Taliban-led Afghan government of ‘deviating’ from the “core issue” 0:00 INTRO 2:37 PAKISTAN TO RESUME TO AFGHAN WAR?3:58 INDIA ‘WAGING A WAR’ ON PAK ‘THROUGH […]
- [Seven Pakistani Security Personnel Killed, 19 Injured In TTP Attack At Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/seven-pakistani-security-personnel-killed-19-injured-in-ttp-attack-at-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Sources said Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan militants specifically targeted soldiers with bombing and intense firing in the Sultan Kalay locality of Kurram district
- [What Is Poseidon? Russia Successfully Tests Its Nuclear-Powered Underwater Superweapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/what-is-poseidon-russia-successfully-tests-its-nuclear-powered-underwater-superweapon/): Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s successful test of the Poseidon nuclear-powered autonomous torpedo, hailing its unmatched power and technical breakthrough.
- [South Korea and US working on “rocky relationship”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/south-korea-and-us-working-on-rocky-relationship/): “This is a classic geopolitical dilemma for South Korea.”
- [Video: Trump predicts trade deal with China ahead of APEC meeting with Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/video-trump-predicts-trade-deal-with-china-ahead-of-apec-meeting-with-xi/): US President Donald Trump spoke at the APEC summit, saying he hoped to make a trade deal with Chinese President Xi.
- [Gaza’s Dr Hussam Abu Safia is still held by Israel, no sign of release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/gazas-dr-hussam-abu-safia-is-still-held-by-israel-no-sign-of-release/): Al Jazeera Fault Lines documentary looks at hospital director’s case, stil in prison 10 months later without charge.
- [Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in new strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/israel-kills-over-100-palestinians-in-new-strikes-on-gaza/): Israel’s latest violation of the Gaza ceasefire has killed over 100 Palestinians, at least 35 of whom were children.
- ['Awami League Supporters Will Boycott': Sheikh Hasina On Bangladesh Polls Next Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/awami-league-supporters-will-boycott-sheikh-hasina-on-bangladesh-polls-next-year/): Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power in wake of massive anti-government protests last year, said “millions of people” support her party Awami League
- [Ayodhya Nagari: This Caribbean Country Is Building A Grand Ram Mandir For Hindu Devotees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/ayodhya-nagari-this-caribbean-country-is-building-a-grand-ram-mandir-for-hindu-devotees/): Trinidad & Tobago plans a grand Ram Mandir in Port of Spain, aiming to become a Hindu spiritual hub in the Caribbean.
- [Trump says ‘it’s too bad’ he can’t run for third term as US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-says-its-too-bad-he-cant-run-for-third-term-as-us-president/): President Trump concedes the US Constitution forbids him from running in 2028 despite earlier saying he would ‘love’ to.
- [Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then ‘resume’ truce?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/why-did-israel-launch-air-strikes-on-gaza-then-resume-truce/): Trump has backed Israel through numerous violations of the ceasefire, which has yet to enter its crucial second phase.
- [After Peace Talks Fail, Pakistan Warns It Can 'Completely Obliterate' Taliban Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/after-peace-talks-fail-pakistan-warns-it-can-completely-obliterate-taliban-regime/): Khawaja Asif’s warning came just hours after peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan collapsed in Istanbul
- [‘No stability, no safety’: Life inside Gaza’s crowded tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/no-stability-no-safety-life-inside-gazas-crowded-tents/): For two years, people in Gaza have lived in tents with poor hygiene, no privacy and no protection from Israeli attacks.
- [Australia and India denied by rain after Suryakumar big hitting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/australia-and-india-denied-by-rain-after-suryakumar-big-hitting/): India reached 97-1 in the 10th over against hosts Australia when rain fell in Canberra in the first T20 of the series.
- [On Cam: Israel ‘Catches’ Hamas ‘Staging Burial, Discovery’ Of Hostage Tzarfati’s Remains In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/on-cam-israel-catches-hamas-staging-burial-discovery-of-hostage-tzarfatis-remains-in-gaza/): The Israeli military released a video allegedly showing Hamas staging the burial and “discovery” of hostage Ofir Tzarfati’s remains, filmed by an IDF drone. The ICRC denied knowledge of the incident. Following the video’s release, Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza on Oct. 28, killing dozens and accusing Hamas of attacking troops and violating the US-brokered […]
- [‘She Even Worries About How She Stands’: Brigitte Macron’s Daughter On Claims Her Mother Is A Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/she-even-worries-about-how-she-stands-brigitte-macrons-daughter-on-claims-her-mother-is-a-man/): Brigitte Macron’s daughter told a Paris court that false claims about her mother being born a man have harmed her health, dignity and family.
- [Jamaica’s government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/jamaicas-government-is-appealing-for-overseas-aid-after-the-most-powerful/): Jamaica’s government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful hurricane to ever hit the Caribbean island.
- [US, South Korea To Cut Reciprocal, Auto Tariffs To 15%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/us-south-korea-to-cut-reciprocal-auto-tariffs-to-15/): The United States and South Korea will keep reciprocal tariffs at 15 percent and reduce tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.
- [Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/nine-people-killed-as-record-rains-and-floods-lash-vietnam/): More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An.
- [A Twisted Online ‘Game’ Is Forcing Young Girls In Australia To Hurt Themselves And Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/a-twisted-online-game-is-forcing-young-girls-in-australia-to-hurt-themselves-and-others/): Police announced the formation of a new taskforce dedicated to dismantling the online crime networks behind the disturbing trend.
- [Cloud Seeding: These Countries Are Using Artificial Rain Technology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/cloud-seeding-these-countries-are-using-artificial-rain-technology/): The attempt to induce artificial rain over Delhi through cloud seeding remained unsuccessful, while more experiment were in the pipeline.
- [North Korea Goes ‘Ballistic’ As Trump Lands In South Korea? ‘Fires Multiple Missiles At…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/north-korea-goes-ballistic-as-trump-lands-in-south-korea-fires-multiple-missiles-at/): North Korea fired multiple sea-to-surface cruise missiles on October 28 under top official Pak Jong Chon’s supervision, just hours before US President Donald Trump’s arrival in South Korea. According to KCNA, the missiles flew for over two hours from the Yellow Sea. Pak hailed the test as a key step in strengthening North Korea’s nuclear […]
- [Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/fact-checking-a-viral-chart-on-us-food-stamps-recipients-race-ethnicity/): US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.
- [Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/israel-kills-over-100-palestinians-in-gaza-as-trump-insists-truce-holds/): The US president says Israel has a right to ‘hit back’ after reports that a soldier was killed in southern Gaza.
- [Israel Strikes Gaza: Trump Defends Israel, Says ‘Hamas Must Behave’ | Gaza Peace Pact Broken | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/israel-strikes-gaza-trump-defends-israel-says-hamas-must-behave-gaza-peace-pact-broken-4k/): Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again as Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza, following attacks by Hamas. The fragile peace pact between the two sides has officially collapsed, reigniting fears of a wider conflict. This video brings you the latest updates, on-the-ground footage, and expert insights into the unfolding crisis. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/bangladeshs-fugitive-ex-leader-warns-of-mass-voter-boycott-in-2026-polls/): Sheikh Hasina puts up defiant front from exile in India, saying ban on her Awami League will disenfranchise millions.
- [Bihar Elections 2025 News: Mahagathbandhan's Welfare Push Decoded | RJD | Tejashwi Yadav | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/bihar-elections-2025-news-mahagathbandhans-welfare-push-decoded-rjd-tejashwi-yadav-news18/): As the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election approaches, the opposition Mahagathbandhan is staking its campaign on a sweeping welfare agenda under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Promises range from ensuring one government job per family to doubling allowances for village-level representatives, and introducing major schemes targeting women, contract workers […]
- [Rescue Helicopter Crashes Near Everest Base Camp In Nepal's Khumbu, Pilot Survives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/rescue-helicopter-crashes-near-everest-base-camp-in-nepals-khumbu-pilot-survives/): A rescue helicopter operated by Altitude Air crashed in Lobuche near Nepal’s Everest Base Camp on Wednesday. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was safely rescued.
- [Gaza Peace Deal Collapses: Trump Backs Israel After Ceasefire Collapses — Right to Hit Back | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/gaza-peace-deal-collapses-trump-backs-israel-after-ceasefire-collapses-right-to-hit-back-n18g/): The long-fragile peace in the Gaza Strip has shattered. A cease-fire initially brokered by the United States appeared to be crumbling as renewed Israeli strikes targeted territory held by Hamas. With the atmosphere now charged and the deal in ruins, the region teeters on the edge of a major escalation. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/fears-of-mass-atrocities-after-sudans-el-fasher-falls-to-paramilitaries/): Paramilitaries seize el-Fasher amid reports of mass killings and fears Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening.
- [Jamaica declares disaster as ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/jamaica-declares-disaster-as-monstrous-melissa-ravages-island/): Prime minister expects ‘loss of life’ after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
- [Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/dutch-vote-in-knife-edge-snap-elections-seen-as-litmus-test-for-far-right/): Polls suggest anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party on course to win largest number of seats.
- [Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/polls-open-in-tanzanias-election-as-key-opponents-barred/): President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred.
- ['Hope We Have A Deal': Donald Trump Optimistic On Trade Talks With China's Xi In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/hope-we-have-a-deal-donald-trump-optimistic-on-trade-talks-with-chinas-xi-in-south-korea/): Donald Trump said he is hopeful of striking a “great trade deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in South Korea.
- [Trump Gets Lost On Red Carpet, Strolls Clueless As He Reviews Guard Of Honour In Tokyo | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-gets-lost-on-red-carpet-strolls-clueless-as-he-reviews-guard-of-honour-in-tokyo-video/): A video of Trump is going viral on social media, where he seemingly has no idea as to what he was supposed to do being a head of state during the ceremonial welcome.
- [Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-says-he-expects-great-deal-with-china-at-summit-with-xi/): US and Chinese leaders are expected to sign a trade deal in their first meeting since 2019.
- [US President Donald Trump Mocks PM Modi In Shocking Remarks On India-Pakistan Relations | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/us-president-donald-trump-mocks-pm-modi-in-shocking-remarks-on-india-pakistan-relations-n18g/): US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with controversial remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “killer” in a public speech. The comments, made during discussions on India-Pakistan relations, have sparked global attention and heated debate across political circles. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC CLEAN
- [Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica And Cuba: Citizens Pray For Safety | Jamaica On High Alert | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/hurricane-melissa-ravages-jamaica-and-cuba-citizens-pray-for-safety-jamaica-on-high-alert-4k/): Hurricane Melissa has unleashed devastating winds and heavy rainfall on Jamaica and Cuba, leaving citizens scrambling for safety. Authorities have issued emergency alerts, urging residents to evacuate vulnerable areas as the storm continues its destructive path. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Nicest-Looking, But Toughest’: Trump Lauds PM Modi, Then Repeats India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/nicest-looking-but-toughest-trump-lauds-pm-modi-then-repeats-india-pakistan-ceasefire-claim/): Trump described Modi as the “nicest looking guy” and “like a father,” before adding, “He’s a killer, he’s as tough as hell.”
- [Trump's South Korea Visit: Trump Highlights Achievements In Economy, Foreign Policy | APEC Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trumps-south-korea-visit-trump-highlights-achievements-in-economy-foreign-policy-apec-summit/): U.S. President Donald Trump visited South Korea amid the APEC Summit, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments in the economy and foreign policy. Trump emphasized how America’s strength benefits global partners, reaffirming his stance on international trade, security, and economic growth. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC CLEAN
- [Trump Praises South Korea’s Transformation Into Economic Powerhouse | APEC Summit 2025 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-praises-south-koreas-transformation-into-economic-powerhouse-apec-summit-2025-n18g/): During the APEC Summit 2025 in South Korea, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised the country’s extraordinary economic growth, calling it a true “economic miracle”. Trump highlighted South Korea’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse, emphasizing how its success benefits both regional and international partners. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Nepal Constitutional Bench Set To Hear Parliament Dissolution Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/nepal-constitutional-bench-set-to-hear-parliament-dissolution-case/): The bench, headed by Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, includes Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla, Kumar Regmi, Hari Prasad Phuyal, and Manoj Kumar Sharma.
- [Why is New Delhi making it rain artificially?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/why-is-new-delhi-making-it-rain-artificially/): Delhi is using ‘cloud seeding’ in a bid to dispel pollution – but can it work?
- [Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/tanzania-elections-whos-standing-and-whats-at-stake/): Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power.
- [Explained: Why Israel Bombed Gaza Again Despite A Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/explained-why-israel-bombed-gaza-again-despite-a-ceasefire-deal/): Just weeks into a US-brokered truce, Israeli airstrikes have resumed in Gaza. With both sides trading accusations and bodies still unrecovered, is the truce falling apart?
- [Subu Vedam Case: Moved To US As An Infant, Now Faces Deportation After 43 Years Of Wrongful Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/subu-vedam-case-moved-to-us-as-an-infant-now-faces-deportation-after-43-years-of-wrongful-jail/): Moments after walking out of prison, Vedam was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the basis of an old deportation order.
- [Who Was Darshan Singh Sahsi, Indian-Origin Businessman Killed By Lawrence Bishnoi Gang In Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/who-was-darshan-singh-sahsi-indian-origin-businessman-killed-by-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-in-canada/): Born into a farming family, Sahsi left for Canada in 1991 and took on odd jobs before buying into a failing textile unit and rebuilding it into a global operation
- [‘Horrific violations’: Arab nations slam RSF killings in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/horrific-violations-arab-nations-slam-rsf-killings-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Regional countries express alarm as more evidence emerges of mass killings by paramilitary forces in el-Fasher.
- [LIVE: Australia vs India – first T20 international](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/live-australia-vs-india-first-t20-international/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, in the run-up to our full text commentary stream of Canberra’s series opener.
- ['Great Respect For PM Modi': Donald Trump Says Trade Deal With India Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/great-respect-for-pm-modi-donald-trump-says-trade-deal-with-india-soon/): “Will have a trade deal with India soon, have great respect for Prime Minister Modi,” said US President Donald Trump on India-US trade deal. 
- [LIVE: Israel kills 63 in Gaza; Trump insists nothing will jeopardise truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/live-israel-kills-63-in-gaza-trump-insists-nothing-will-jeopardise-truce/): Israeli forces kill 63 in Gaza, including 24 children as Israeli military says one of its soldiers killed.
- [Trump Confuses Dementia Test With 'Very Hard' IQ Exam, Then Challenges Democrats To Take It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-confuses-dementia-test-with-very-hard-iq-exam-then-challenges-democrats-to-take-it/): Trump was seen boasting about his ability to pass the test, which he claimed was “very hard”, reports suggested that the President was referring to the MoCA.
- [Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock loss to Cameron Norrie at Paris Masters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/carlos-alcaraz-suffers-shock-loss-to-cameron-norrie-at-paris-masters/): Cameron Norrie rallied from a set down to record the biggest win of his career against world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
- [With A Smile, Canadian Man Calls Indian Woman At McDonald’s ‘Stinky’: ‘Go Back To Your F****NG Country’ | Shocking Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/with-a-smile-canadian-man-calls-indian-woman-at-mcdonalds-stinky-go-back-to-your-fng-country-shocking-video/): The shocking clip shows a Canadian man at a McDonald’s outlet shouting offensive comments at a female Indian employee and repeatedly telling her to go back to her own country.
- [Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays smash Dodgers in Game 4 to even World Series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/guerrero-jr-blue-jays-smash-dodgers-in-game-4-to-even-world-series/): Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s two-run homer allows Toronto Blue Jays to draw level with LA Dodgers in best-of-seven series.
- [Pakistan Sets Up ISI Cell At Dhaka Mission After Top General's Bangladesh Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/pakistan-sets-up-isi-cell-at-dhaka-mission-after-top-generals-bangladesh-visit-exclusive/): Both sides agreed to set up a joint intelligence-sharing and cooperation framework, focused primarily on monitoring the Bay of Bengal and the airspace along India’s eastern flank
- [Israel Releases Video Of Hamas ‘Staging’ Recovery Of Hostage Ofir Tzarfati’s Remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/israel-releases-video-of-hamas-staging-recovery-of-hostage-ofir-tzarfatis-remains/): The remains in question are believed to belong to Ofir Tzarfati, an Israeli hostage whose partial remains had previously been recovered by Israeli forces in 2023.
- [Pakistan Carries Out Late-Night Airstrikes In Balochistan, 14 BLA Militants Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/pakistan-carries-out-late-night-airstrikes-in-balochistan-14-bla-militants-killed/): The operation, described as a “precision aerial strike”, targeted BLA militants reportedly sheltering in remote mountain camps
- ['If Hamas Doesn't Behave...' Trump Backs Israel's 'Right To Respond' As Gaza Truce Hangs By Thread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/if-hamas-doesnt-behave-trump-backs-israels-right-to-respond-as-gaza-truce-hangs-by-thread/): The US President said Hamas must “behave” and if “they’re not good, they’ll be eradicated”, making it clear that the militant group has lost major outside support
- [Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny After Allegations Of Foreign Donations In NYC Mayoral Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/zohran-mamdani-faces-scrutiny-after-allegations-of-foreign-donations-in-nyc-mayoral-race/): Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny as a campaign finance watchdog alleges his campaign accepted foreign donations, urging investigation before the election.
- [Firing Outside Punjabi Singer's Canada House, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/firing-outside-punjabi-singers-canada-house-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-claims-responsibility/): A shooting outside Channi Nattan’s Canada home was claimed by the Bishnoi gang over Nattan’s Sardar Khera ties. Police probe; no injuries reported.
- ['Too Bad': Donald Trump Says 'Not Allowed' To Run For Third Term, Cites Constitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/too-bad-donald-trump-says-not-allowed-to-run-for-third-term-cites-constitution/): Donald Trump has said that he is “not allowed” to run for a third term, citing his record-high poll numbers.
- [Trump’s Sikh Lawyer Faces Racist Attack From MAGA For Defending US Immigrant Truck Drivers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trumps-sikh-lawyer-faces-racist-attack-from-maga-for-defending-us-immigrant-truck-drivers/): The backlash erupted after two fatal truck accidents involving Sikh drivers triggered online outrage, with MAGA blaming immigrant truckers for “undercutting” American jobs.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,343](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1343/): Here are the key events from day 1,343 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [North Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/north-korea-test-fires-cruise-missiles-as-trump-visits-south-korea/): Pyongyang says the tests in the Yellow Sea were aimed at impressing its abilities upon its ‘enemies’.
- [As Trump and Xi near deal, few see letup in heated US-China rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/as-trump-and-xi-near-deal-few-see-letup-in-heated-us-china-rivalry/): Expectations are modest for how far a US-China deal will go to resolve the differences between the superpowers.
- [Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica as Category 5 Storm | 7 Dead Across Caribbean | World News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica-as-category-5-storm-7-dead-across-caribbean-world-news/): | Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as category 5 storm, impact expected in Haiti and Bahamas n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles Ahead Of Trump's South Korea Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/north-korea-test-fires-cruise-missiles-ahead-of-trumps-south-korea-visit/): North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency described Tuesday’s tests as a success.
- [US Embassy Urges Americans In Mali To 'Depart Immediately' Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/us-embassy-urges-americans-in-mali-to-depart-immediately-amid-escalating-fuel-crisis/): The United States Embassy in Bamako urges all US citizens to leave Mali immediately amid fuel shortages, infrastructure collapse, and militant threats.
- [30 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Gaza, JD Vance Says 'Ceasefire Still Holding Despite Skirmishes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/30-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-jd-vance-says-ceasefire-still-holding-despite-skirmishes/): Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 30 people and injured dozens, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency, as the Israeli military accused Hamas of violating the truce.
- [At Least 7 Dead As Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Moves Toward Cuba And Bahamas | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/at-least-7-dead-as-hurricane-melissa-batters-jamaica-moves-toward-cuba-and-bahamas-video/): Hurricane Melissa: At least three people died in Jamaica, among seven confirmed deaths across the Caribbean, three dead in Haiti and one in Dominican Republic.
- [‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/last-ditch-push-pakistan-afghanistan-talks-falter-amid-deep-mistrust/): A wider conflict looms as neighbours fail to agree on dismantling the TTP armed group, warn analysts.
- [Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/venezuela-declares-trinidad-and-tobagos-prime-minister-persona-non-grata/): Tensions have grown between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago over support for US military action in the Caribbean.
- [64 Killed In Rio Police Raids Ahead Of Climate Conferences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/64-killed-in-rio-police-raids-ahead-of-climate-conferences/): At least 64 people died in a major police raid in Rio de Janeiro, with 81 arrests and drone attacks as Rio prepares for the C40 summit and Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.
- [Ceasefire Deal Will Hold Despite Little Skirmishes: US Vice President After Israel Strikes Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/ceasefire-deal-will-hold-despite-little-skirmishes-us-vice-president-after-israel-strikes-gaza/): Vance says the ceasefire in Gaza will hold despite Israeli strikes ordered by Benjamin Netanyahu after alleged Hamas violations and delays in hostage body handovers.
- [South Africa force Pakistan collapse as Babar out for a duck on T20 return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/south-africa-force-pakistan-collapse-as-babar-out-for-a-duck-on-t20-return/): South Africa win opening T20 against Pakistan by 55 runs as hosts’ dire form continues despite Babar Azam’s comeback.
- [Grandparents raising 36 children after losing sons in Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/grandparents-raising-36-children-after-losing-sons-in-gaza-war/): Hamed and Rida Aliwa have taken up the responsibility of raising dozens of their grandchildren after losing their sons.
- [Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/catastrophic-category-5-hurricane-melissa-makes-landfall-in-jamaica/): World Meteorological Organization dubs slow-moving Melissa the ‘storm of the century’ as Cuba braces for impact.
- [Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/trump-administration-strips-nigerian-nobel-winner-wole-soyinka-of-us-visa/): The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
- [Is Africa the West’s ‘Human Dumping Ground’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/is-africa-the-wests-human-dumping-ground/): We look at the deals between some African nations and the Trump administration to accept deportees from the US.
- [Police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas leaves dozens dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/police-operation-in-rio-de-janeiro-favelas-leaves-dozens-dead/): The raid is already being called the most lethal police action in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- [Nvidia will build AI supercomputers for US Department of Energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/28/nvidia-will-build-ai-supercomputers-for-us-department-of-energy/): Nvidia is striking deals around the world while also navigating a US-China trade war.
- [Trump targeting drug boats has no “impact on flow of drugs”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-targeting-drug-boats-has-no-impact-on-flow-of-drugs/): Michael Vigil says US President Donald Trump’s targeting of drug boats isn’t having an effect on high-level traffickers.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Immigration: 'How Can You Tell Us We Don’t Belong Here'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/indian-origin-woman-confronts-jd-vance-on-immigration-how-can-you-tell-us-we-dont-belong-here/): A woman of Indian origin challenged US Vice President JD Vance on Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
- [Video: Devastation in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa flattens homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/video-devastation-in-cuba-as-hurricane-melissa-flattens-homes/): Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba destroying homes, flooding neighbourhoods and cutting off entire communities.
- [Skincare Diplomacy? White House Press Secretary’s South Korean Beauty Spree Is Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/skincare-diplomacy-white-house-press-secretarys-south-korean-beauty-spree-is-viral/): Karoline Leavitt’s South Korea skincare haul went viral during Donald Trump’s APEC Summit visit to Gyeongju.
- [Israeli strike kills two more Palestinians despite Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/israeli-strike-kills-two-more-palestinians-despite-gaza-ceasefire/): The Israeli army carried out multiple airstrikes across Gaza, despite Israel’s claiming it returned to the ceasefire.
- [The global fear driving up gold prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/the-global-fear-driving-up-gold-prices/): The price of gold has risen more than 50 percent in October since the start of 2025.
- [FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025: Full match schedule, teams, start, format](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/fifa-u-17-world-cup-qatar-2025-full-match-schedule-teams-start-format/): All to know before the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, which will feature 48 teams for the first time.
- [“Displacement is a real challenge” in finding Gaza’s missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/displacement-is-a-real-challenge-in-finding-gazas-missing/): “In a war zone where infrastructure is severely damaged, the identification process becomes slower.”
- [India’s Iyer improving ‘every day’ after lacerating spleen in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/indias-iyer-improving-every-day-after-lacerating-spleen-in-australia/): India’s one-day international vice-captain Shreyas Iyer was rushed to hospital in Australia during third game of series.
- [Tanzania police fire shots, tear gas at protesters after chaotic election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/tanzania-police-fire-shots-tear-gas-at-protesters-after-chaotic-election/): Hundreds of people take to streets of Dar-es-Salaam after two main opposition figures barred from presidential poll.
- [Residential building collapses after Russian strike in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/residential-building-collapses-after-russian-strike-in-ukraine/): A residential building floor collapsed as rescue workers were searching through the rubble, following overnight Russian
- [Are Cyclones Getting Stronger? A Global Shift And India’s Rising Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/are-cyclones-getting-stronger-a-global-shift-and-indias-rising-risk/): Around the world and across India, cyclones are no longer the rare, seasonal disturbances they once were. They are now stronger, faster, and far costlier.
- ["Because Of Others..." Trump Orders 'Immediate' Resumption Of US Nuclear Weapons Testing | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/because-of-others-trump-orders-immediate-resumption-of-us-nuclear-weapons-testing-4k/): President Donald Trump called on US military leaders to resume testing US nuclear weapons in order to keep pace with other countries such as Russia and China. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis,” he wrote on social media. […]
- [Trump Lowers China Tariffs After Meeting Xi, Ends 'Rare Earth Roadblocks', Stays Mum On Taiwan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-lowers-china-tariffs-after-meeting-xi-ends-rare-earth-roadblocks-stays-mum-on-taiwan-4k/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday (Oct. 30) to ease the trade war between China and the United States that roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.Trump hailed his first meeting with Xi in six years as a “great success”, while […]
- [China To Train, Send First Pakistani Astronaut To Tiangong Space Station For Short Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/china-to-train-send-first-pakistani-astronaut-to-tiangong-space-station-for-short-mission/): China will send a Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong Space Station, marking Pakistan’s first human spaceflight and deepening collaboration between SUPARCO and China’s Space Agency
- ['Hope US Safeguards Global Strategic Balance': China As Trump Orders Resumption Of Nuclear Tests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hope-us-safeguards-global-strategic-balance-china-as-trump-orders-resumption-of-nuclear-tests/): China has urged the United States to honour its commitments under the nuclear-test-ban treaty and maintain the global moratorium on nuclear testing.
- [Pakistan Vows To 'Go Deep Into Afghanistan To Hunt TTP' As Taliban Confrontation Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/pakistan-vows-to-go-deep-into-afghanistan-to-hunt-ttp-as-taliban-confrontation-escalates/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad has the capability to dismantle the Taliban’s military structure if provoked further.
- ['Very Nice Conversation': Trump Softens Tone With Canada After 'Fake' Reagan Ad Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/very-nice-conversation-trump-softens-tone-with-canada-after-fake-reagan-ad-row/): Canadian PM Mark Carney was among a select group of world leaders who joined Trump for dinner on Wednesday night during the APEC Summit in South Korea.
- ['Our Farmers Will Be Happy': Trump Thanks Xi For Nod To Purchase Of Soybeans, Other Farm Products](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/our-farmers-will-be-happy-trump-thanks-xi-for-nod-to-purchase-of-soybeans-other-farm-products/): Trump thanked Xi Jinping for authorising China to buy US Soybeans, Sorghum, and farm products, continue Rare Earth exports, curb Fentanyl flow,
- [Teenage cricketer dies in training accident in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/teenage-cricketer-dies-in-training-accident-in-australia/): The teenager’s neck was struck by a ball in a chilling similarity to the death of Australia international Phil Hughes.
- [Gaza residents fear more Israeli attacks, unable to rebuild their lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/gaza-residents-fear-more-israeli-attacks-unable-to-rebuild-their-lives/): Despite the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians.
- [Protests in Brazil after more than 100 killed in police raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/protests-in-brazil-after-more-than-100-killed-in-police-raids/): Protests broke out in Rio de Janeiro after police raids on drug gangs left at least 119 people dead.
- [Civil society was “warning the international community for over a year”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/civil-society-was-warning-the-international-community-for-over-a-year/): Sudan specialist says the massacres taking place in the North Darfur should come as no surprise
- [Can Southeast Asia turn its economic weight into real power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/can-southeast-asia-turn-its-economic-weight-into-real-power/): As global trade tensions rise, ASEAN faces a challenge: how to benefit from the US and China without picking sides.
- [Five more arrested in France over Louvre jewellery heist, says prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/five-more-arrested-in-france-over-louvre-jewellery-heist-says-prosecutor/): As the number of arrests climbs to seven, none of the priceless Napoleonic-era jewellery has been recovered.
- [China Lifts Export Curbs On Rare Earths, Other Goods After Xi-Trump Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/china-lifts-export-curbs-on-rare-earths-other-goods-after-xi-trump-meeting/): Earlier this month, Beijing announced controls on the export of rare-earth technologies and items, adding to existing regulations in the critical industry
- [Five More Arrested In $102 Million Louvre Heist As Hunt For Missing Crown Jewels Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/five-more-arrested-in-102-million-louvre-heist-as-hunt-for-missing-crown-jewels-continues/): According to French radio station RTL, the arrests took place simultaneously across various parts of Paris on Wednesday evening.
- [Xi Says China, US Reached Consensus On Trade Issues After Bilateral Talks With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/xi-says-china-us-reached-consensus-on-trade-issues-after-bilateral-talks-with-trump/): Trump and Xi discussed a range of issues, including trade war, tariffs, rare earth mineral exports and agricultural trade, particularly the export of American soybeans to China.
- [Putin Claims 2 Key Ukrainian Cities Surrounded By Russian Troops, Ukraine Denies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/putin-claims-2-key-ukrainian-cities-surrounded-by-russian-troops-ukraine-denies/): Putin claimed Ukrainian troops are encircled in Pokrovsk, a key stronghold in the eastern Donetsk, and in Kupiansk, an important rail junction in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
- [Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba take stock after Hurricane Melissa destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/jamaica-haiti-and-cuba-take-stock-after-hurricane-melissa-destruction/): Recovery efforts are under way across Jamaica after Melissa rips off roofs, cuts electricity and unleashes floodwaters.
- [Washington’s ‘Blob’ is helping whitewash Sudan’s war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/washingtons-blob-is-helping-whitewash-sudans-war-crimes/): False balance in US policy has legitimised war crimes and silenced Sudanese voices.
- [Trump says Xi agreed to one-year trade deal after ‘amazing’ talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-says-xi-agreed-to-one-year-trade-deal-after-amazing-talks/): US president says rare earths issue settled after ‘amazing’ meeting with Chinese counterpart.
- [Trump hails ‘tough negotiator’ Xi Jinping as leaders meet in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-hails-tough-negotiator-xi-jinping-as-leaders-meet-in-south-korea/): US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down face-to-face in South Korea, for trade war talks.
- [Cambodian activist at risk of losing citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/cambodian-activist-at-risk-of-losing-citizenship/): Cambodian activist at risk of losing citizenship
- [Canada's Internal Security Collapse: ISI-Backed Khalistani Network Deepening Grip, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/canadas-internal-security-collapse-isi-backed-khalistani-network-deepening-grip-say-sources/): Top intelligence sources attribute the paralysis of Canada’s security ecosystem to systemic flaws in law enforcement and political complicity.
- [Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/netherlands-centrist-party-wins-big-in-election-as-far-right-loses-support/): The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.
- [Austin Reaves, Lakers beat Timberwolves at the buzzer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/austin-reaves-lakers-beat-timberwolves-at-the-buzzer/): The LA Lakers guard continues his hot start to the NBA season with a 12ft game-winner against Minnesota Timberwolves.
- [Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across northern Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hurricane-melissa-leaves-trail-of-destruction-across-northern-caribbean/): Hurricane warnings persist as Melissa nears Bermuda, with potential for strengthening before eventual weakening.
- [Sikhs For Justice (SFI) Seeks To Target Diljit Dosanjh's Concert In Australia's Melbourne | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/sikhs-for-justice-sfi-seeks-to-target-diljit-dosanjhs-concert-in-australias-melbourne-news18/): | Top intel sources tell CNN-News18 that Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) seeks to target Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Australia’s Melbourne on Nov 1 , , , , , , , , , n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India Secures Extension Of US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port Till Early Next Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/india-secures-extension-of-us-sanctions-waiver-for-irans-chabahar-port-till-early-next-year-2/): | India secures extension of US sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port till early next year n18oc_breaking-news n18oc_world
- ['What Are You Doing?': Indian-Origin Man Killed In Canada After He Confronts Stranger For Peeing On His Car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/what-are-you-doing-indian-origin-man-killed-in-canada-after-he-confronts-stranger-for-peeing-on-his-car/): The accused has been identified as 40-year-old Kyle Papin, and he has been arrested by the Edmonton Police in connection with the assault.
- [Trump, Xi Skip Taiwan as They Strike Trade Deal in South Korea, POTUS Plans China Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-xi-skip-taiwan-as-they-strike-trade-deal-in-south-korea-potus-plans-china-trip/): US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping departed Busan after their October 30 meeting. The leaders exchanged handshakes and warm gestures before parting. Trump called the talks a “great success,” saying a trade deal could be signed soon. Aboard Air Force One, he confirmed Taiwan was not discussed. n18oc_crux
- [A Cosmic Collision! Scientists Hear The ‘Cry’ Of A Black Hole For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/a-cosmic-collision-scientists-hear-the-cry-of-a-black-hole-for-the-first-time/): For the first time, scientists have heard the haunting ‘cry’ of two newborn black holes — a sound born from one of the universe’s most powerful collisions!
- [Thermal Time Bomb! Scientists Discover Massive Fireball Hidden Beneath The Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/thermal-time-bomb-scientists-discover-massive-fireball-hidden-beneath-the-ocean/): Scientists have uncovered a massive ball of trapped heat beneath the Southern ocean, a ticking time bomb that could make the planet boil again!
- [Want to win over Trump? Asian leaders see flattery as the magic ingredient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/want-to-win-over-trump-asian-leaders-see-flattery-as-the-magic-ingredient/): Trump has been showered with praise and gestures of veneration throughout his five-day tour of Asia.
- [Yesavage, Blue Jays dominate Dodgers in Game 5 of World Series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/yesavage-blue-jays-dominate-dodgers-in-game-5-of-world-series/): Toronto Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage sets World Series rookie record for strikeouts against LA Dodgers to forge 3-2 lead.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,344](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1344/): Here are the key events from day 1,344 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [LIVE: Palestinians lose hope in ceasefire after Israeli strike wave on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/live-palestinians-lose-hope-in-ceasefire-after-israeli-strike-wave-on-gaza/): Mediators insist truce is strong after Israel kills over 100 people, mostly children, before ‘returning’ to ceasefire.
- [Trump says US to resume nuclear weapons tests, backs S Korean nuclear sub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-says-us-to-resume-nuclear-weapons-tests-backs-s-korean-nuclear-sub/): Trump orders US Defense Department to ‘immediately’ resume nuclear weapons testing on ‘equal basis’ with other powers.
- [Jamaican Mayor Richard Solomon Calls Hurricane Melissa “Catastrophic” — Damage Widespread | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/jamaican-mayor-richard-solomon-calls-hurricane-melissa-catastrophic-damage-widespread-n18g/): Jamaica reels under the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, as Mayor Richard Solomon describes the destruction as “catastrophic,” calling even that term mild compared to the scale of damage. Strong winds, torrential rains, and widespread flooding have disrupted daily life, knocked out power, and caused severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and public services. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Trump Strikes One-Year Rare Earths Deal, Plans To Visit China In April After Meeting With Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-strikes-one-year-rare-earths-deal-plans-to-visit-china-in-april-after-meeting-with-xi/): Trump said the two leaders agreed that President Xi would “work very hard to stop fentanyl”
- [After Meeting With Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump Slashes Tariffs On China By 10%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/after-meeting-with-chinese-president-xi-jinping-donald-trump-slashes-tariffs-on-china-by-10/): | After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump slashes tariffs on China by 10%Former diplomat K.P. Fabian and foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev share their views n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Kash Patel Accused Of Using FBI Jet To Attend Girlfriend's Wrestling Gig Amid US Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/kash-patel-accused-of-using-fbi-jet-to-attend-girlfriends-wrestling-gig-amid-us-shutdown/): The post went viral in no time, with critics accusing Patel of misusing government resources amid a partial shutdown that has left many federal employees without pay.
- [BREAKING US NEWS: Jerome Powell Announces Second Rate Cut — Market Turmoil Ensues | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/breaking-us-news-jerome-powell-announces-second-rate-cut-market-turmoil-ensues-trump-n18g/): The U.S. Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, has announced its second interest rate cut of 2025, sending shockwaves through global financial markets. Investors are reacting to the unexpected move as Wall Street and international markets adjust to the new federal funds rate, now set at a lower range to stimulate economic growth. n18oc_world […]
- [US says it killed four ‘terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-says-it-killed-four-terrorists-in-latest-strike-on-alleged-drug-vessel/): The White House claimed, without providing evidence, the vessel was operated by a ‘designated terrorist organisation’.
- [Rio’s Deadliest Police Raid Kills 132, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Investigation | Brazil | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/rios-deadliest-police-raid-kills-132-sparks-outrage-and-calls-for-investigation-brazil-4k/): At least 132 people were killed in Rio de Janeiro during the city’s deadliest police raid targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in the Alemao and Penha favelas. Governor Cláudio Castro stated most of those killed were “criminals” in wooded areas, while families accused police of massacring residents and obstructing body recovery. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- ['We Do Not Always See Eye To Eye': China's Xi Talks Of 'Frictions' As He Meets Trump In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/we-do-not-always-see-eye-to-eye-chinas-xi-talks-of-frictions-as-he-meets-trump-in-south-korea/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Busan, South Korea, calling for stronger cooperation between the two nations.
- [India Secures Extension Of US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port Till Early Next Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/india-secures-extension-of-us-sanctions-waiver-for-irans-chabahar-port-till-early-next-year/): The extension comes as a relief for India, which has been using Chabahar Port to send humanitarian aid and essential supplies to Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan
- ['Hire Americans': Florida Governor Ends H-1B Visa Hiring Across State Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hire-americans-florida-governor-ends-h-1b-visa-hiring-across-state-universities/): DeSantis announced that state universities will no longer be allowed to hire foreign workers on H-1B visas, ordering institutions to prioritise American citizens.
- [Meeting In Canadian Parliament Calls For Action Against Khalistani, Other Extremist Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/meeting-in-canadian-parliament-calls-for-action-against-khalistani-other-extremist-groups/): The discussion, attended by several Members of Parliament, centred on the threats posed by Khalistani elements and other radical groups.
- [Xi Jinping Has Departed For South Korea For A High Stakes Meeting With Us President Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/xi-jinping-has-departed-for-south-korea-for-a-high-stakes-meeting-with-us-president-donald-trump/): | Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed for South Korea for a high stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Ahmad Kazim: Who Is 'Deadly' TTP Commander In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nicknamed 'Field Marshal'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/ahmad-kazim-who-is-deadly-ttp-commander-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-nicknamed-field-marshal/): Ahmad Kazim acts as a “shadow” governor of Kurram and is considered a deadly force, with a bounty of 10 crore PNR on his head for allegedly killing at least 100 Pakistani soldiers
- [Donald Trump Calls Xi Jinping A "Very Tough Negotiator" As Historic US China Summit Begins In Busan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/donald-trump-calls-xi-jinping-a-very-tough-negotiator-as-historic-us-china-summit-begins-in-busan/): Chinese President Xi Jinping told US counterpart Donald Trump that while the two countries did not always see eye to eye, they should strive to be “partners and friends”.”China and the US can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our […]
- [‘Fantastic Friendship For A Long Time’: Trump Praises China’s Xi, Calls Him Respected, Distinguished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/fantastic-friendship-for-a-long-time-trump-praises-chinas-xi-calls-him-respected-distinguished/): Speaking at the meeting, Trump said, “It’s a great honour to be with a friend of mine, really for a long time now — the very, very distinguished and respected President of China.”
- [Trump Caught On Hot Mic Revealing Plans For Meet With Xi: 'Would Stretch For 3-4 Hours'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-caught-on-hot-mic-revealing-plans-for-meet-with-xi-would-stretch-for-3-4-hours/): According to the reports, Trump told other leaders that the Thursday session with Xi would stretch ‘three to four hours”.
- [Trump Says US Will 'Immediately Begin' Testing Nuclear Weapons, Minutes Before Meeting With Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-says-us-will-immediately-begin-testing-nuclear-weapons-minutes-before-meeting-with-xi/): Trump said that, although he “hated” the destructive nature of nuclear weapons, he felt compelled to expand and maintain them because of growing competition from Russia and China.
- [US Ends Automatic Extensions Of Work Permits For Certain Immigrants, Indians May Be Impacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-ends-automatic-extensions-of-work-permits-for-certain-immigrants-indians-may-be-impacted/): The US Department of Homeland Security has ended the automatic extension of work permits for certain noncitizens. The new rule is effective October 30, 2025.
- [Hurricane Melissa Smashes Cuba With 120 MPH Winds — See the Damage! | Cuba In Crisis | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hurricane-melissa-smashes-cuba-with-120-mph-winds-see-the-damage-cuba-in-crisis-n18g/): Hurricane Melissa slams Cuba with devastating 120 MPH winds and heavy rainfall, leaving large areas of the island in crisis. Reports of power outages, flooding, and structural damage are emerging as emergency teams scramble to assess the situation. The hurricane has disrupted daily life and caused widespread concern for residents’ safety. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App […]
- [Japanese Traffic System: How Does It Manage Vehicles? Why Visitors Can't Help But Praise Congestion-Free Road Approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/japanese-traffic-system-how-does-it-manage-vehicles-why-visitors-cant-help-but-praise-congestion-free-road-approach/): Japan manages vehicles through a combination of strict regulations, advanced traffic management systems and a mandatory vehicle inspection system called Shaken.
- [US Targets Narco-Traffickers In Pacific Strike, 4 Dead As Anti-Drug Campaign Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-targets-narco-traffickers-in-pacific-strike-4-dead-as-anti-drug-campaign-intensifies/): The attack, conducted in international waters, is part of Washington’s controversial anti-narcotics campaign, which has now claimed at least 62 lives since September.
- ['A Great Relationship': Trump, China's Xi Hold First In-Person Meeting In Years In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/a-great-relationship-trump-chinas-xi-hold-first-in-person-meeting-in-years-in-south-korea/): Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, for their first in-person talks in years, seeking to ease tensions amid a renewed trade war.
- [Nepal's Constitutional Crisis Deepens: What Is The Inside Story, How Will It Affect India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/nepals-constitutional-crisis-deepens-what-is-the-inside-story-how-will-it-affect-india/): Top government sources said Indian agencies believe that any delay in elections or judicial deadlock in Nepal may benefit “anti-India” forces
- [Trump Claims Victory Over ‘Climate Change Hoax’ After Gates Says Warming Won’t End Civilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-claims-victory-over-climate-change-hoax-after-gates-says-warming-wont-end-civilisation/): Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued that while climate change poses a “serious” threat, it “will not lead to humanity’s demise.”
- ['Very Much Looking Forward': Donald Trump Ahead Of Key Meeting With China's Xi In South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/very-much-looking-forward-donald-trump-ahead-of-key-meeting-with-chinas-xi-in-south-korea/): Donald Trump said he is “looking forward” to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. Their meeting is scheduled to happen at 11 am local time (0200 GMT).
- [RFK Jr walks back Trump administration’s claims linking Tylenol and autism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/rfk-jr-walks-back-trump-administrations-claims-linking-tylenol-and-autism/): US official urges ‘cautious approach’ after Trump baselessly claimed taking Tylenol is linked autism in children.
- [Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/why-is-donald-trump-so-interested-in-rare-earth-minerals/): The US president has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week.
- [Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite ‘resuming’ ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/israeli-military-kills-two-in-new-gaza-attack-despite-resuming-ceasefire/): UN secretary-general strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday, which killed more than 100 Palestinians.
- [MSF ordered to leave Libya with ‘no reason’ given, medical group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/msf-ordered-to-leave-libya-with-no-reason-given-medical-group-says/): Doctors Without Borders says it was told to leave by November 9 and that it hopes to find ‘positive solution’ soon.
- [Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/lithuania-extends-belarus-border-closure-over-balloon-attack/): Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
- [Trump-Xi meeting: What’s at stake and who has the upper hand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-xi-meeting-whats-at-stake-and-who-has-the-upper-hand/): From tariffs to TikTok, rare-earth metals to fentanyl, a packed agenda awaits the leaders of the US and China.
- [Zohran Mamdani’s unlikely coalition: Winning over NYC’s Jewish voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/zohran-mamdanis-unlikely-coalition-winning-over-nycs-jewish-voters/): As the mayoral election nears, Mamdani is showing what it takes to maintain a lead with the Jewish population in NYC.
- [Trump-Xi meeting live: China and US to negotiate rare earths, tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/trump-xi-meeting-live-china-and-us-to-negotiate-rare-earths-tariffs/): Tensions between China and the US have escalated amid Donald Trump’s tariff threats and new restrictions on exports.
- [US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/us-democratic-congressional-candidate-indicted-for-chicago-ice-protest/): Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as ‘political prosecution’ amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.
- [3 Monkeys At Large After Escaping From Overturned Truck In Mississippi Highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/3-monkeys-at-large-after-escaping-from-overturned-truck-in-mississippi-highway/): A truck carrying Rhesus monkeys for research overturned in Mississippi, releasing monkeys from Tulane University’s National Biomedical Research Centre. Three remain on the loose
- [Sudan's Rebel Group Executes Unarmed People After Taking Over Key City: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/sudans-rebel-group-executes-unarmed-people-after-taking-over-key-city-report/): Reports of executions and violence emerge in el-Fasher. UN’s Denise Brown confirmed credible reports of killings, deepening Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- [Russian Officer Involved In 2022 War Crimes Assassinated In Car Bomb: Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/russian-officer-involved-in-2022-war-crimes-assassinated-in-car-bomb-ukraine/): Ukraine claims responsibility for killing Veniamin Mazzherin, accused of war crimes in Kyiv Oblast, as Russian forces attack a Kherson children’s hospital and enter Pokrovsk.
- [Two suspects in Louvre heist partially admit involvement: Paris prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/two-suspects-in-louvre-heist-partially-admit-involvement-paris-prosecutor/): The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says.
- [Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/myanmar-rebels-to-withdraw-from-two-towns-under-new-china-brokered-truce/): The Ta’ang National Liberation Army says it will pull out of the ruby-mining town of Mogok and nearby Momeik.
- [Louvre Heist: Two Men Arrested Admit Involvement In Robbery; Jewels Not Yet Recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/louvre-heist-two-men-arrested-admit-involvement-in-robbery-jewels-not-yet-recovered/): Two suspects admitted to robbing jewels worth 88 million euros from the Louvre museum. The jewels remain missing as Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau leads the ongoing investigation
- [US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-as-labour-market-weakens/): The US central bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second cut for the year.
- [Curfew declared in Tanazia’s capital amid election-day protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/curfew-declared-in-tanazias-capital-amid-election-day-protests/): Police in the Tanzanian capital have declared a curfew in Dar es Salaam amid election-day protests.
- ['Living Freely In India, Would Love To Go Home': Sheikh Hasina Says No Plans For Bangladesh Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/living-freely-in-india-would-love-to-go-home-sheikh-hasina-says-no-plans-for-bangladesh-return/): Sheikh Hasina said she will not return to Bangladesh under any government formed after elections that exclude her party, and plans to remain in India.
- [Qatar PM calls Gaza ceasefire violations ‘disappointing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/qatar-pm-calls-gaza-ceasefire-violations-disappointing/): Qatar’s prime minister called violations of the Gaza ceasefire “disappointing and frustrating for us.”
- [United Nations calls for end to US embargo on Cuba, again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/united-nations-calls-for-end-to-us-embargo-on-cuba-again/): Cuba denies US allegations of mercenary activity in Ukraine and insists the embargo is a form of collective punishment.
- [Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/massacre-in-el-fasher-whats-happening-in-sudan-right-now/): Rights groups say the RSF paramilitary group committed mass atrocities as it seized the besieged city in North Darfur.
- [Chipmaker Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/chipmaker-nvidia-hits-5-trillion-valuation/): The surge comes barely three months after it hit the $4 trillion market cap.
- [South Korea showers Trump with gifts as it works on a softer trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/south-korea-showers-trump-with-gifts-as-it-works-on-a-softer-trade-deal/): South Korea dials up the flattery as both sides say progress has been made, but no deal has yet been signed.
- [132 Killed In Massive Police Raid On Brazilian Gang, Residents Accuse Cops Of 'Massacre'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/132-killed-in-massive-police-raid-on-brazilian-gang-residents-accuse-cops-of-massacre/): Around 2,500 police officers launched a raid on Rio’s most powerful criminal organisation, the Comando Vermelho, or Red Command.
- [At Least 25 Killed, Including 10 Children, As Hurricane Melissa Batters Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/at-least-25-killed-including-10-children-as-hurricane-melissa-batters-haiti/): Floods in Haiti killed 25 people, including 10 children, with 10 missing in Petit-Goâve. Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica and Cuba, causing major damage
- [Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka's US Visa Revoked, Says 'Banned For Criticising Trump'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/29/nigerian-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinkas-us-visa-revoked-says-banned-for-criticising-trump/): Wole Soyinka, Nigerian Nobel laureate, had his US visa revoked after criticising President Donald Trump, jokingly calling the revocation a love letter and refusing to reapply.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Maintain Ceasefire In Istanbul Talks, Taliban Provides 'Assurances'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/pakistan-afghanistan-agree-to-maintain-ceasefire-in-istanbul-talks-taliban-provides-assurances/): Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan had earlier collapsed as the two nations exchanged the deadliest cross-border clashes since the Taliban’s return to power.
- [Had Hindu Wedding, Named Son Vivek, Yet Wants Wife Usha To ‘Become Christian’: Understanding JD Vance’s ‘Hypocrisy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/had-hindu-wedding-named-son-vivek-yet-wants-wife-usha-to-become-christian-understanding-jd-vances-hypocrisy/): JD Vance said he would like his Indian origin wife, Usha Vance, to embrace Christianity, as their children are getting raised in the Christian faith.
- [Hamas is “still committed” despite Israel’s ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/hamas-is-still-committed-despite-israels-ceasefire-violations/): Luciano Zaccara says that despite repeated ceasefire violations by Israel, Hamas is still committed to upholding its end
- [Sudan’s North Kordofan ‘deteriorating’ under RSF as thousands flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/sudans-north-kordofan-deteriorating-under-rsf-as-thousands-flee/): Civilians in Bara locality face ‘continued violations’ at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.
- [Fact check: Do ICE officers really have ‘federal immunity’ in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/fact-check-do-ice-officers-really-have-federal-immunity-in-the-us/): Federal immigration agents can face federal or state prosecution for illegal actions under certain circumstances.
- [After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/after-the-floods-saving-spains-turtles/): Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain’s coastline.
- [Ever Heard About Speed Limit For Pedestrians? You May Be FINED If You Walk More Than 6km Per Hour In...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/ever-heard-about-speed-limit-for-pedestrians-you-may-be-fined-if-you-walk-more-than-6km-per-hour-in/): It was recently clarified that the new 6 km/h speed limit in Slovakia applies only to cyclists and e-scooter users on pavements.
- ['American Dream Stolen': Trump Administration Releases Video On H-1B Misuse, Mentions India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/american-dream-stolen-trump-administration-releases-video-on-h-1b-misuse-mentions-india/): The US Department of Labour released a new video highlighting the misuse of H-1B visas and how the American dream was “stolen” from American citizens by foreign workers.
- [‘Pakistan Can’t Afford Another War’: Why Pashtun Maulana Is Upset With Munir’s Army | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/pakistan-cant-afford-another-war-why-pashtun-maulana-is-upset-with-munirs-army-exclusive/): Pakistan’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Army should address terrorism, economic collapse, and governance paralysis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rather than fighting borders
- [Hurricane Melissa Kills 49 People; Aid Struggles To Reach Parts Of Jamaica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/hurricane-melissa-kills-49-people-aid-struggles-to-reach-parts-of-jamaica/): Hurricane Melissa killed at least 19 in Jamaica and 30 in Haiti, causing massive destruction. Aid efforts intensify as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and Bermuda brace for further impact.
- [In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting US-China power dynamic on display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/in-trump-xi-summit-a-shifting-us-china-power-dynamic-on-display/): The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
- [Protests over disputed Tanzania election enter 3rd day, military deployed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/protests-over-disputed-tanzania-election-enter-3rd-day-military-deployed/): Young people have taken to the streets to protest restricted election choices and harassment of opposition leaders.
- [The New York City mayoral race – in five maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/the-new-york-city-mayoral-race-in-five-maps-and-charts/): New York’s mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against establishment power.
- [Acute trauma: The ever-present wounds of Gaza’s children from Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/acute-trauma-the-ever-present-wounds-of-gazas-children-from-israels-war/): Gaza’s youth are haunted by trauma amid uncertainty over ceasefire; over 80 percent suffer symptoms, psychologists warn.
- [Ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Israel against military service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/ultra-orthodox-jews-rally-in-israel-against-military-service/): Ultra-Orthodox Jews brought West Jerusalem to a standstill to protest plans to draft them into the Israeli army.
- [India’s Trishul, Rajnath’s Statement Rattle Pakistan: Islamabad Vows ‘Befitting Reply’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/indias-trishul-rajnaths-statement-rattle-pakistan-islamabad-vows-befitting-reply-exclusive/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif: “This time, our response will be stronger than before. If India commits any aggression, we will not let go them and will not spare India.”
- [China’s Xi defends multilateralism at APEC after striking deal with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/chinas-xi-defends-multilateralism-at-apec-after-striking-deal-with-trump/): Beijing is positioning itself as defender of free trade as US tariffs disrupt global economy and Trump skips summit.
- [Here's Why Trump’s Call For Nuke Tests Shocked Washington, Revived Cold War Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/heres-why-trumps-call-for-nuke-tests-shocked-washington-revived-cold-war-fears/): Donald Trump’s sudden social media post calling for nuclear tests also featured during US Navy Vice Admiral Richard Correll’s confirmation hearing.
- [Five things you should know about Mexico’s Day of the Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/five-things-you-should-know-about-mexicos-day-of-the-dead/): Between skulls and marigold flowers, here is the significance of the Day of the Dead.
- [Thousands march in Serbia to mark deadly train station collapse a year ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/thousands-march-in-serbia-to-mark-deadly-train-station-collapse-a-year-ago/): Youth are marching from Belgrade to join a rally in the country’s north as Serbia’s political crisis deepens.
- [‘No mercy’: Sudan soldier tells of escape from RSF slaughter in el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/no-mercy-sudan-soldier-tells-of-escape-from-rsf-slaughter-in-el-fasher/): Thousands of civilians remain trapped in Sudan’s el-Fasher, many of them hiding from RSF fighters.
- ['Panic & Precaution': Pakistan Issues Second NOTAM Amid India’s ‘Trishul 2025’ Exercise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/panic-precaution-pakistan-issues-second-notam-amid-indias-trishul-2025-exercise/): According to sources, the NOTAM indicates that Pakistan may be preparing for naval live-firing drills and potential missile testing in the Arabian Sea
- [LIVE: Australia vs India – second T20 international](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/live-australia-vs-india-second-t20-international/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
- [LIVE: Israel bombs south Gaza as Palestinians live ceasefire without peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/live-israel-bombs-south-gaza-as-palestinians-live-ceasefire-without-peace/): Hamas hands over two more bodies of Israeli captives as Palestinians wonder if truce will hold.
- [Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/death-toll-from-hurricane-melissa-climbs-to-49-with-many-still-missing/): Haiti reported the highest number of deaths following catastrophic flooding from hurricane rains.
- [Trump and Melania Host ‘Spooky’ White House Halloween Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trump-and-melania-host-spooky-white-house-halloween-party/): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania hosted the annual White House Halloween parade on October 30, handing out candy to children. Young staffers’ kids, dressed as cartoon and movie characters—and even Trump himself—joined the fun. The couple continued the White House’s long-standing Halloween tradition. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [India Vs Australia T20 Series In Full-Swing After Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Finds Momentum | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/india-vs-australia-t20-series-in-full-swing-after-skipper-suryakumar-yadav-finds-momentum-4k/): India vs Australia T20 series, now in full swing as Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finds his rhythm and leads Team India with aggressive intent. With every match packed with thrilling moments, powerful batting, and fierce competition, this series promises non-stop cricketing action. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC VOICED
- [Most Spoken Languages In The World: Two From India Make It To The List!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/most-spoken-languages-in-the-world-two-from-india-make-it-to-the-list/): English may be the most spoken language in the world, but did you know two Indian languages also rank among the top? Find out which ones made the global list!
- [Deadly Flash Floods Devastate New York City, At Least Two Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/deadly-flash-floods-devastate-new-york-city-at-least-two-killed/): Heavy rainfall on October 30 triggered severe flooding across New York City, submerging streets in Brooklyn and Queens. Two men, aged 39 and 43, died in separate flooding incidents. NYC Emergency Management reported historic rainfall at Central Park and LaGuardia Airport, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded streets. n18oc_world
- [Cyprus Minister Lauds PM Modi For Visiting Green Line, Lashes Out At 'Occupier' Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/cyprus-minister-lauds-pm-modi-for-visiting-green-line-lashes-out-at-occupier-turkey/): Cyprus FM Constantinos Kombos says ‘struggle against occupier Turkey continues’ as he lauds PM Modi’s symbolic Green Line visit.
- [‘Reason Why We Love His Highness’: Dubai Ruler’s Calm Reaction As Woman Breaches His Security Ring Is ‘Truly Royal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/reason-why-we-love-his-highness-dubai-rulers-calm-reaction-as-woman-breaches-his-security-ring-is-truly-royal/): A video of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopping his security from blocking a woman who crossed his path has won hearts.
- [“We Have A Big Arsenal” Vance Defends Trump’s Nuclear Test Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/we-have-a-big-arsenal-vance-defends-trumps-nuclear-test-order/): US Vice President JD Vance defended nuclear weapons testing as vital for national security, following President Trump’s order to resume testing after a 33-year gap. Vance emphasized the need to ensure America’s arsenal functions properly amid global nuclear threats, citing Russia and China’s active testing programs as driving factors. n18oc_world
- [Trump calls for Senate to scrap filibuster tactic to end the gov’t shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trump-calls-for-senate-to-scrap-filibuster-tactic-to-end-the-govt-shutdown/): The US president called for Republicans to go for the ‘Nuclear Option’ in order to end the Democratic Senate roadblock.
- [Iran condemns Trump’s call to resume US nuclear testing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/iran-condemns-trumps-call-to-resume-us-nuclear-testing/): Tehran rebukes US plans for nuclear tests, citing hypocrisy over peaceful nuclear programme accusations.
- [2 Dead After Flooding In New York City Basements Amid Heavy Rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/2-dead-after-flooding-in-new-york-city-basements-amid-heavy-rain/): Central Park witnessed 1.8 inches of rain on Thursday, surpassing the record of 1.64 inches set for the park in 1917.
- [Buckingham Palace Removes Prince Andrew’s Title, Issues Eviction Notice | King Charles | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/buckingham-palace-removes-prince-andrews-title-issues-eviction-notice-king-charles-n18g/): Buckingham Palace strips Prince Andrew of his ‘Prince’ title and issues an eviction notice for Royal Lodge in Windsor. King Charles has initiated a formal process, and Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN TV
- [Radio Free Asia says halting news operations due to Trump admin cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/radio-free-asia-says-halting-news-operations-due-to-trump-admin-cuts/): Announcing the move, staff at the outlet said ‘authoritarian regimes are already celebrating’ its potential demise.
- [What Changes For Andrew As King Charles Strips Him Of His ‘Prince’ Title?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/what-changes-for-andrew-as-king-charles-strips-him-of-his-prince-title/): Prince Andrew was stripped of the title “prince” and will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- [Xi Jinping To Meet Canadian, Japanese Leaders After Trade Truce With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/xi-jinping-to-meet-canadian-japanese-leaders-after-trade-truce-with-trump/): Xi Jinping to meet Canadian and Japanese PMs at the APEC summit in Gyeongju after a US-China trade truce, aiming to stabilize ties amid ongoing trade and security tensions.
- [‘Hey, What Are You…’: Indian-Origin Man Killed In Canada After Confronting Stranger Urinating On His Car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/hey-what-are-you-indian-origin-man-killed-in-canada-after-confronting-stranger-urinating-on-his-car/): Arvi Singh Sagoo, a 55-year-old Indian-origin businessman, was killed in Edmonton after confronting a stranger, who urinated on his car.
- ['...Got The Shakes': Trump Jokes Mid-Flight As Air Force One Faces Turbulence | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/got-the-shakes-trump-jokes-mid-flight-as-air-force-one-faces-turbulence-watch/): Air Force One hit turbulence as Trump returned from Asia, after meeting Xi Jinping and announcing new Chinese purchases of US farm goods and minerals.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,345](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1345/): Here are the key events from day 1,345 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump administration sets rules to bar groups it opposes from loan relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trump-administration-sets-rules-to-bar-groups-it-opposes-from-loan-relief/): Advocates say new rules let Education Department to politically punish groups working on immigration, transgender care.
- [Egypt unveils new billion-dollar museum to lure in more tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/egypt-unveils-new-billion-dollar-museum-to-lure-in-more-tourists/): After more than 20 years under construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum will finally open this weekend.
- [Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain truce for another week: Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/pakistan-and-afghanistan-agree-to-maintain-truce-for-another-week-turkiye/): Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of harbouring the Pakistan Taliban, a charge Kabul denies.
- [Zohran Mamdani To Be Deported? Republicans Challenge NYC Mayoral Candidate's US Citizenship | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/zohran-mamdani-to-be-deported-republicans-challenge-nyc-mayoral-candidates-us-citizenship-4k/): Zohran Mamdani, a leading candidate in New York City’s mayoral race, may soon face a highly unusual challenge to his own eligibility: questions about his path to US citizenship. Two Republican lawmakers in the House have urged the Justice Department to review Mamdani’s naturalization and, if they find issues, consider revoking his citizenship. Mamdani had […]
- [US Justice Department places prosecutors on leave for January 6 reference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-justice-department-places-prosecutors-on-leave-for-january-6-reference/): The prosecutors reportedly called the Trump supporters who participated in the January 6 attack a ‘mob of rioters’.
- [After yet more atrocities in Sudan, what will end the conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/after-yet-more-atrocities-in-sudan-what-will-end-the-conflict/): Reports of massacres by Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur’s city of el-Fasher.
- [King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/king-charles-iii-strips-prince-andrew-of-titles-evicts-him-from-royal-home/): The rare move comes after mounting pressure to act over Andrew’s relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [UN officials condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan as RSF advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/un-officials-condemn-horrifying-mass-killings-in-sudan-as-rsf-advances/): Aid workers in the region fear the situation will deteriorate as food and medical supplies dwindle.
- [US Senate Votes To Nullify 'Reciprocal' Tariffs Imposed By Trump On Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-senate-votes-to-nullify-reciprocal-tariffs-imposed-by-trump-on-countries/): The US Senate voted 51-47 to nullify Donald Trump’s tariffs on over 100 countries, with Susan Collins, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Lisa Murkowski joining Democrats.
- [Britain’s Prince Andrew Stripped Of ‘Prince’ Title Over Ties With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/britains-prince-andrew-stripped-of-prince-title-over-ties-with-jeffrey-epstein/): King Charles has begun removing Prince Andrew’s titles after renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice keep their titles
- [Trump announces  lowest refugee admission cap in US history at 7,500](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-announces-lowest-refugee-admission-cap-in-us-history-at-7500/): President says US will prioritise white South Africans in move decried by refugee advocates as blatantly political.
- [Condemnation of ‘horrifying’ atrocities in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/condemnation-of-horrifying-atrocities-in-sudan/): The UN Security Council condemned escalating violence in Sudan’s Darfur region.
- [Trump Slashes Annual Limit For Refugees Entering US To 7,500 - Mostly White South Africans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-slashes-annual-limit-for-refugees-entering-us-to-7500-mostly-white-south-africans/): US cuts annual refugee admissions to 7,500, mainly White South Africans, citing national security and resource concerns, sharply reducing Biden-era levels of 125,000
- [US Treasury’s Bessent says China has approved TikTok transfer deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-treasurys-bessent-says-china-has-approved-tiktok-transfer-deal/): The fate of the app used by 170 million Americans has remained uncertain for more than 18 months.
- [Hamas hands over two bodies after Israel resumes attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hamas-hands-over-two-bodies-after-israel-resumes-attacks-on-gaza/): Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the two bodies had been received by Israel.
- [Spinning genocide: How is Israel using US PR firms to frame its Gaza war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/spinning-genocide-how-is-israel-using-us-pr-firms-to-frame-its-gaza-war/): Israel has contracted three US public relations companies to help it win back American hearts and minds.
- [What will be the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/what-will-be-the-impact-of-hurricane-melissa-on-jamaica/): Hurricane Melissa landed as a Category 5 in Jamaica, being called ‘the storm of the century’. Can Jamaica recover?
- [Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/widespread-uncertainty-as-us-food-aid-set-to-lapse-amid-government-shutdown/): New York declares ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.
- [US Trails China In Nuclear Power But Will Catch Up, Says Treasury Secretary Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-trails-china-in-nuclear-power-but-will-catch-up-says-treasury-secretary-bessent/): Trump announced immediate US nuclear weapons testing after 33 years, citing China and Russia. Treasury Secretary stressed catching up with China in nuclear power
- ['There Is No Pain Like This': Grieving Israeli Family Buries Hostage Son For Third Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/there-is-no-pain-like-this-grieving-israeli-family-buries-hostage-son-for-third-time/): Ofir Tzarfati, who died in Hamas captivity after being abducted on October 7, was laid to rest by his family for the third time in less than two years
- [Trump’s Pick For US Health Chief Casey Means Goes Into Labour, Confirmation On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trumps-pick-for-us-health-chief-casey-means-goes-into-labour-confirmation-on-hold/): Dr Casey Means’ Senate hearing for surgeon general was postponed due to her labour. Means, nominated by Donald Trump, lacks a medical license
- [US Sanctions Indian-Mexican National Over Global Human Smuggling Ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-sanctions-indian-mexican-national-over-global-human-smuggling-ring/): US sanctioned Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization, leader Vikrant Bhardwaj, Indu Rani, and 16 companies for human smuggling, drug trafficking, and money laundering from Cancun.
- [Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Germany to help end Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/turkiyes-erdogan-urges-germany-to-help-end-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire, Israel has unleashed a series of bombardments on Gaza this week.
- [Are vaccine mandates needed to achieve high vaccination rates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/are-vaccine-mandates-needed-to-achieve-high-vaccination-rates/): There are calls to remove mandates in the US – but the country faces unique barriers compared with other countries.
- [China recognises its ‘leverage over critical minerals is temporary’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/china-recognises-its-leverage-over-critical-minerals-is-temporary/): “China probably recognises that its leverage over critical minerals… is temporary so they might as well use it now.”
- [Israel’s dual-national snipers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/israels-dual-national-snipers/): Six dual-national Israeli snipers accused of killing civilians in Gaza may face justice for alleged war crimes.
- [Far-right loses ground as centrists surge in Dutch elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/far-right-loses-ground-as-centrists-surge-in-dutch-elections/): Support for Geert Wilders’ far-right, anti-Islam Freedom Party has declined in the Dutch elections.
- [Thousands of ultra-Orthodox rally in Jerusalem against military service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/thousands-of-ultra-orthodox-rally-in-jerusalem-against-military-service/): Approximately 200,000 people took part in the protest, bringing West Jerusalem to a standstill, local media reported.
- ['Devastating Response': Taliban Minister Warns Pakistan, Says 'Don't Test Our Patience' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/devastating-response-taliban-minister-warns-pakistan-says-dont-test-our-patience-exclusive/): Afghanistan’s acting minister of interior affairs, Sirajuddin Haqqani issued a stern warning to Pakistan to take a step back and accused it of violating Afghan sovereignty
- [US, China Going Work Together To End Russia-Ukraine War, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/us-china-going-work-together-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-says-trump/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed ending the Russia-Ukraine war but did not address oil. Trump announced immediate US nuclear testing due to actions by Russia and China.
- ['No Degree, No Opinion': Chinese Influencers To Now Provide Credentials To Discuss Sensitive Topics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/no-degree-no-opinion-chinese-influencers-to-now-provide-credentials-to-discuss-sensitive-topics/): China’s new social media law requires influencers to provide proof of qualifications to discuss sensitive topics such as health, finance or law in a bid to curb misinformation.
- [Ontario Premier Slams US Envoy For 'Expletive-Laced Tirade' Over Tariff Ad That Angered Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/ontario-premier-slams-us-envoy-for-expletive-laced-tirade-over-tariff-ad-that-angered-trump/): Ontario Premier Doug Ford demanded an apology from the US envoy Pete Hoekstra over a tense exchange with the province’s trade representative over the recent Reagan ad.
- [Afghanistan, Pakistan Resume Talks In Turkey Following Islamabad's 'Obliterate Taliban' Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/afghanistan-pakistan-resume-talks-in-turkey-following-islamabads-obliterate-taliban-threat/): The talks were restarted at the request of mediators Turkey and Qatar, aiming to prevent a repeat of deadly border clashes that have killed dozens this month
- [Survivors fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher recount terror, bodies in streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/survivors-fleeing-sudans-el-fasher-recount-terror-bodies-in-streets/): Aid organisations fear that far fewer people than hoped have been able to leave the besieged Darfur city.
- [Zohran Mamdani supporters make final campaign push: Why him, why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/zohran-mamdani-supporters-make-final-campaign-push-why-him-why-now/): Mamdani’s success in New York resonates across country and globe, but final days of race could make or break movement.
- [As battle for Ukraine’s Pokrovsk heats up, Putin touts nuclear-powered arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/as-battle-for-ukraines-pokrovsk-heats-up-putin-touts-nuclear-powered-arms/): Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine’s east, Kyiv’s forces target Russian energy hubs and Russia’s leader ups the ante.
- [Video Shows Zohran Mamdani Urging End To ‘Israeli Violence’ Months Before Hamas' Oct 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/video-shows-zohran-mamdani-urging-end-to-israeli-violence-months-before-hamas-oct-7-attack/): Zohran Mamdani led anti-Israel chants at a 2023 Manhattan rally, urging an end to US support for Tel Aviv.
- [China "Propels" Iran's Missile Program After Israeli Strikes? Khamenei’s Aide Rejects "Surrender"|4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/china-propels-irans-missile-program-after-israeli-strikes-khameneis-aide-rejects-surrender4k/): Renewed activity has been detected at Iranian nuclear sites, as per satellite imagery analysed by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington-DC based think tank. CSIS published satellite images showing that Iran has stepped up construction at a large underground facility located south of the Natanz uranium enrichment site.The report noted, however, that […]
- [Israel Pounds Gaza Again Amid Ceasefire, Netanyahu Vows To Disarm Hamas With "American Friends" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/israel-pounds-gaza-again-amid-ceasefire-netanyahu-vows-to-disarm-hamas-with-american-friends-4k/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ordered the army to confront Israeli incursions after a deadly raid in the south. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. Despite a 2024 ceasefire, Israel keeps troops and conducts strikes in southern Lebanon.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:28 – NETANYAHU VISITS “AMERICAN FRIENDS” n18oc_world
- [Russian Commanders Executing Or Torturing Soldiers Who Refuse To Fight In Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/russian-commanders-executing-or-torturing-soldiers-who-refuse-to-fight-in-ukraine-report/): Verstka reports Russian commanders executing or sending soldiers to death for refusing to fight in Ukraine, with at least 150 deaths verified.
- ['I Honestly Do Wish': JD Vance Says He Hopes His Hindu Wife Usha Converts To Christianity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/i-honestly-do-wish-jd-vance-says-he-hopes-his-hindu-wife-usha-converts-to-christianity/): US Vice President JD Vance said that he wishes his wife Usha Vance, raised Hindu, will embrace Christianity.
- [Hamas To Return Bodies Of 2 Hostages After Fresh Israeli Strikes Put Gaza Ceasefire In Peril](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hamas-to-return-bodies-of-2-hostages-after-fresh-israeli-strikes-put-gaza-ceasefire-in-peril/): Hamas have so far given back the remains of 15 of the 28 dead hostages, amid deadly Israeli strikes that have threatened the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
- [‘Linked To Lashkar-e-Taiba’: Pak ISIS Fighter Confesses To Terror Training In Madrasa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/linked-to-lashkar-e-taiba-pak-isis-fighter-confesses-to-terror-training-in-madrasa/): The alleged ISIS fighter said that he was studying in a madrasa in Peshawar near the Tablighi Centre. The madrasa was linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- [“Don’t You Dare Attack…” Germany Warns Russia, Says “We Are Prepared” for War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/dont-you-dare-attack-germany-warns-russia-says-we-are-prepared-for-war/): A senior German commander warned Russia against attacking NATO, saying Germany can lead allied forces on the eastern flank if needed.n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Israel Continues To Launch Strikes On Gaza A Day After Committing To Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/israel-continues-to-launch-strikes-on-gaza-a-day-after-committing-to-ceasefire-deal/): Israeli planes and tanks struck eastern Gaza despite commitment to the US-brokered ceasefire. Hamas denied responsibility and affirmed support for the truce.
- ['Hope Message Reached Trump': Russia Says Recent Weapons Tests 'Not Nuclear' Amid US Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/hope-message-reached-trump-russia-says-recent-weapons-tests-not-nuclear-amid-us-drills/): Kremlin insisted that its recent tests of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile & Poseidon underwater drone did not amount to a direct test of an atomic warhead
- [Delhi cloud seeding fails as city covered in thick smog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/delhi-cloud-seeding-fails-as-city-covered-in-thick-smog/): Thick smog blanketed New Delhi on Thursday, a day after authorities failed cloud seeding to clear the air.
- [Australia vs India: Second T20 international – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/australia-vs-india-second-t20-international-teams-start-lineups/): Australia and India play the second of their five T20 series in our featured live text commentary stream on Friday.
- [More than 130 killed: How did a Brazil raid on a Rio favela turn so deadly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/more-than-130-killed-how-did-a-brazil-raid-on-a-rio-favela-turn-so-deadly/): Residents of favelas gather bodies after police operation turns to ‘slaughter’ in predawn assault.
- [Trump and Xi held face-to-face trade talks – what did they agree?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-and-xi-held-face-to-face-trade-talks-what-did-they-agree/): The presidents of the US and China met in South Korea and agreed to dial down trade tensions.
- [The first honest American president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/the-first-honest-american-president/): Trump’s shameless corruption is not a deviation from American history but its fulfilment.
- [Syria’s urgent fight for justice | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/syrias-urgent-fight-for-justice-start-here/): Almost a year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are facing another fight – for justice and accountability.
- [Lebanon’s Aoun says army to confront Israeli forces after deadly incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/lebanons-aoun-says-army-to-confront-israeli-forces-after-deadly-incursion/): Hezbollah welcomes the president’s announcement as Israel escalates attacks on Lebanese territory.
- [Trump "Too Busy" for Kim After North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles, Allows Seoul to Build Nuke Sub |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-too-busy-for-kim-after-north-korea-fires-cruise-missiles-allows-seoul-to-build-nuke-sub-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on Oct 30 that he had been too “busy” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit this week to South Korea”I had a great relationship with Kim Jong Un,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, adding that he could “come back” n18oc_world n18oc_crux
- [Footage shows smoke from latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/footage-shows-smoke-from-latest-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon/): Israeli forces have carried out air strikes on the areas of Mahmoudiyeh and Jarmak, in southern Lebanon. The strikes are
- [Is Trump launching a new nuclear arms race with first US tests in 33 years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/is-trump-launching-a-new-nuclear-arms-race-with-first-us-tests-in-33-years/): Trump announced that the US will start testing nuclear weapons regularly. Here’s what that means for the world.
- [Trump-Xi meeting in Busan: Key takeaways from the summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/trump-xi-meeting-in-busan-key-takeaways-from-the-summit/): US President Trump hails meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as ‘amazing’, but experts are not convinced about its success.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks amid tensions over border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/30/pakistan-afghanistan-to-resume-talks-amid-tensions-over-border-clashes/): Islamabad demands Kabul rein in the Pakistan Taliban as new round of talks begins under regional mediation.
- [How US-Linked Foreign NGOs Are Impacting Bangladesh's 2026 National Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/how-us-linked-foreign-ngos-are-impacting-bangladeshs-2026-national-elections/): The US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) have resumed activities locally as Bangladesh heads for general elections in 2026.
- [India’s snake rescuers: Can humans and serpents coexist in a megacity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/indias-snake-rescuers-can-humans-and-serpents-coexist-in-a-megacity/): 101 East follows India’s snake handlers risking their lives to rescue some of the country’s most deadly reptiles.
- [Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/iran-grapples-over-social-freedoms-after-war-with-israel/): Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing controls, while others wish to cede no ground.
- [China Sends Its Youngest Astronaut, 4 Lab Mice To 'Heavenly Palace' Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/china-sends-its-youngest-astronaut-4-lab-mice-to-heavenly-palace-space-station/): Wu Fei, born in Baotou in 1993, is the youngest Chinese astronaut on the Shenzhou-21 mission with Zhang Lu and Zhang Hongzhang.
- [China Made ‘A Real Mistake’ With Rare-Earth Export Curbs: US Treasury Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/china-made-a-real-mistake-with-rare-earth-export-curbs-us-treasury-secretary/): Scott Bessent criticised Beijing’s decision to tighten control over rare earth exports and said the move revealed China’s readiness to weaponise materials vital to defence systems.
- [Thousands missing, new horrors emerge after RSF taking of Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/thousands-missing-new-horrors-emerge-after-rsf-taking-of-sudans-el-fasher/): Sudanese people are being hunted down, humiliated and killed by RSF fighters, according to survivors and aid agencies.
- [White House Bars Reporters From Press Secretary’s Office After Pentagon Incident | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/white-house-bars-reporters-from-press-secretarys-office-after-pentagon-incident-us-news-n18g/): A dramatic new chapter in the battle for media access at the heart of America’s power structures: the White House has quietly but forcefully barred certain reporters from entering the press secretary’s office — a move that comes directly after a swirling incident at the Pentagon, where reporters covering defence affairs found themselves locked out. […]
- [Close Call At New York's LaGuardia Airport As Two United Airlines Planes Collide On Tarmac](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/close-call-at-new-yorks-laguardia-airport-as-two-united-airlines-planes-collide-on-tarmac/): A United Airlines plane returning from Orlando, Florida, was turning into its arrival gate when it clipped the tail of another United jet on the taxiway.
- [Under Trishul’s Shadow: Pakistan Issues New Naval Alert Near Sir Creek As India Begins Exercise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/under-trishuls-shadow-pakistan-issues-new-naval-alert-near-sir-creek-as-india-begins-exercise/): The Pakistan Navy will conduct live firing and naval manoeuvres between November 2 and 5 in waters close to the disputed Sir Creek region and near India’s Exclusive Economic Zone
- [Trishul Effect? Lashkar’s Political Wing Defers Lahore Convention Citing ‘External Threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trishul-effect-lashkars-political-wing-defers-lahore-convention-citing-external-threats/): The announcement was made informally in a series of corner meetings by senior Lashkar leaders, who revealed that the decision had been approved by the group’s chief, Hafiz Saeed
- [Cuba charges former economy minister Gil of espionage, financial crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/cuba-charges-former-economy-minister-gil-of-espionage-financial-crimes/): Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities.
- [Mass protests planned as Serbia marks anniversary of train station collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/mass-protests-planned-as-serbia-marks-anniversary-of-train-station-collapse/): Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests.
- [Christians Under Siege In Nigeria: Thousands Killed As Trump Places Nation on Watch List | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/christians-under-siege-in-nigeria-thousands-killed-as-trump-places-nation-on-watch-list-4k/): Nigeria is facing a shocking humanitarian crisis as Christians come under relentless attack across the country. Reports indicate that thousands have been killed, churches destroyed, and communities terrorized by militant groups and armed gangs. The violence is particularly concentrated in the Middle Belt and northern regions, where extremist attacks have forced many families to flee […]
- [APEC leaders wrap up summit after Trump and Xi reach truce in trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/apec-leaders-wrap-up-summit-after-trump-and-xi-reach-truce-in-trade-war/): Asian and Pacific Rim leaders pledge support for trade and investment that ‘benefits all’.
- [FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/fifa-u-17-world-cup-qatar-2025-what-to-know-about-the-tournament/): Key dates, teams, venues, players, tournament format, favourites and tickets ahead of the 20th edition of the event.
- [Canada PM Carney Says He Apologised To Trump Over Anti-Tariff Ad: ‘The President Was Offended’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/canada-pm-carney-says-he-apologised-to-trump-over-anti-tariff-ad-the-president-was-offended/): Mark Carney apologized to Donald Trump over an anti-tariff ad with Ronald Reagan. Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods by 10 percent and halted trade talks until further notice.
- [Live: Israel continues attacks on Gaza as Palestinians fear return to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/live-israel-continues-attacks-on-gaza-as-palestinians-fear-return-to-war/): Israeli strikes on Gaza this week have killed more than 100 people following the killing of an Israeli soldier.
- [Venezuela Reaching Out To Xi, Putin To Boost Its Military Amid US Force Buildup In Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/venezuela-reaching-out-to-xi-putin-to-boost-its-military-amid-us-force-buildup-in-caribbean/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is drafting letters to Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Iranian leaders urging military assistance.
- [India Rejects Deadline Drama Amid Trump’s China Play | India-US | Trump-Xi Summit | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/india-rejects-deadline-drama-amid-trumps-china-play-india-us-trump-xi-summit-n18g/): India Rejects Deadline Drama Amid Trump’s China Play | India-US | Trump-Xi Summit * What does Modi’s silence toward Trump signal about their relationship?* Why is India refusing to rush into a trade deal with the US?* How do Trump’s warming ties with China affect India’s negotiating position?* Is India’s resistance a message about defending […]
- [Why Africa has become a hotspot for war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/why-africa-has-become-a-hotspot-for-war/): Most of today’s wars happen in Africa, creating the biggest displacement crisis while aid and peacekeeping collapse
- [Dodgers win Game 6 against Blue Jays in World Series to force decider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/dodgers-win-game-6-against-blue-jays-in-world-series-to-force-decider/): Los Angeles Dodgers send the World Series to a decisive seventh game after defeating Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
- [Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/tanzanian-president-samia-suluhu-hassan-declared-winner-of-election/): Electoral commission says incumbent president won re-election with 98 percent of disputed vote.
- ['Pack It Up, Usha': JD Vance-Erika Kirk's 'Claws In Hair' Hug Has Netizens Screaming Divorce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/pack-it-up-usha-jd-vance-erika-kirks-claws-in-hair-hug-has-netizens-screaming-divorce/): JD Vance’s hug with Erika Kirk went viral, with netizens claiming his public remarks hoping wife Usha would convert were setting the stage for a possible divorce.
- [Demonstrators call for governor’s resignation after deadly Rio police raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/demonstrators-call-for-governors-resignation-after-deadly-rio-police-raid/): Protesters marched in Vila Cruzeiro, where days earlier residents laid out dozens of bodies of people killed by police.
- [Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/melissa-leaves-50-dead-toll-expected-to-rise-in-jamaica-haiti/): The storm has left 60 percent of Jamaica without electricity and some areas with up to 90 percent of roofs gone.
- [Election Push: Obama Back On Campaign Trail Ahead Of Key Gubernatorial Elections 2026 | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/election-push-obama-back-on-campaign-trail-ahead-of-key-gubernatorial-elections-2026-n18g/): Former President Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail, lending his support to Democratic gubernatorial candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. With key races approaching, Obama’s return aims to energize voters and boost Democratic chances in crucial battleground states.Political analysts suggest Obama’s involvement could significantly impact voter turnout and party momentum. His rallies and […]
- [New York Politics | Governor Race Heats Up: Cuomo Comments on Mamdani’s Campaign Surge | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/new-york-politics-governor-race-heats-up-cuomo-comments-on-mamdanis-campaign-surge-n18g/): As the New York gubernatorial race heats up, former Governor Andrew Cuomo has commented on Mamdani’s growing campaign surge. With key elections just days away, Cuomo’s remarks underscore the intensifying political battle and the stakes for both candidates. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Hakeem Jeffries Slams Trump Over SNAP Ruling: “Should Not Weaponize Hunger” | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/hakeem-jeffries-slams-trump-over-snap-ruling-should-not-weaponize-hunger-us-news-n18g/): Hakeem Jeffries has strongly criticized President Donald Trump following the federal court ruling on SNAP food benefits. Jeffries emphasized that hunger should never be used as a political weapon, calling Trump’s actions “irresponsible and harmful” to millions of Americans who rely on food assistance programs. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN TV
- [Who Is Bankim Brahmbhatt? Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Accused Of $500-Million Fraud In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/who-is-bankim-brahmbhatt-indian-origin-entrepreneur-accused-of-500-million-fraud-in-us/): Bankim Brahmbhatt, owner of Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, faces fraud allegations over $500 million, with BlackRock and HPS Investment Partners among affected lenders.
- [G7 slams Russian attacks on energy as Ukraine decries ‘nuclear terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/g7-slams-russian-attacks-on-energy-as-ukraine-decries-nuclear-terrorism/): The group said Russian attacks are inflicting ‘devastating social, environmental and economic consequences’ on Ukraine.
- [Trump Designates Nigeria As ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Christian Killings, Orders Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trump-designates-nigeria-as-country-of-particular-concern-over-christian-killings-orders-probe/): Trump condemned what he described as widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria and accused “radical Islamists” of carrying out a “mass slaughter”.
- [Russia Uses Missile In Ukraine That Once Prompted US To Quit Nuclear Treaty, Kyiv Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/russia-uses-missile-in-ukraine-that-once-prompted-us-to-quit-nuclear-treaty-kyiv-says/): Ukraine accuses Russia of using the 9M729 missile, linked to the INF Treaty collapse, in attacks since August 2025, escalating calls for Western air-defence and Tomahawk missiles.
- [India’s Control Over Indus Waterflow Could Deepen Pakistan’s Water Crisis, Impact Farmers: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/indias-control-over-indus-waterflow-could-deepen-pakistans-water-crisis-impact-farmers-report/): Pakistan’s farmers could be impacted as 80% of Pakistan’s agriculture depends on water from the Indus basin.
- [Trump says not planning US strikes on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trump-says-not-planning-us-strikes-on-venezuela/): Trump’s comments appear to contrast with his own early remarks, as US sends warships to the Caribbean.
- [‘You Will Find Out’: Trump Sparks Global Concern With Hint Of US Nuclear Testing Return After 33 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/you-will-find-out-trump-sparks-global-concern-with-hint-of-us-nuclear-testing-return-after-33-years/): Donald Trump signals possible US resumption of nuclear tests, citing threats from China and Russia, ending a ban in place since 1992 and raising global concerns.
- [Turkish prosecutors hand 11 people life sentences over ski resort blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/turkish-prosecutors-hand-11-people-life-sentences-over-ski-resort-blaze/): Thirty-four children were among 78 people killed in the deadly blaze, which occurred during the school holidays.
- ['We Are Starving': 48 Indians Stranded In Tunisia ‘With No Money For Food’, Seek Rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/we-are-starving-48-indians-stranded-in-tunisia-with-no-money-for-food-seek-rescue/): According to the stranded workers, salaries have not been paid for the past three to six months, leaving them without money for food or communication with their families.
- [Republicans push back against Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/republicans-push-back-against-trumps-call-to-end-the-senate-filibuster/): The filibuster allows the minority party in the US Senate to block bills should they fail to reach 60 votes in favour.
- [Trump places Nigeria on watch list over claims of anti-Christian violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trump-places-nigeria-on-watch-list-over-claims-of-anti-christian-violence/): Allegation that Nigerian Christians face ‘existential threat’ seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,346](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1346/): Here are the key events from day 1,346 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/white-house-restricts-press-office-access-citing-sensitive-material/): Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.
- [Leak, Uproar, Resignation: Israel’s Top Military Prosecutor Quits, Admits To Releasing Palestinian Detainee-Abuse Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/leak-uproar-resignation-israels-top-military-prosecutor-quits-admits-to-releasing-palestinian-detainee-abuse-video/): The video, which aired in August 2024, purported to show Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the notorious Sde Teiman military detention facility
- [Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/yemens-houthis-say-arrested-un-staff-will-be-tried-over-israeli-links/): Dozens of Yemeni UN personnel could face death penalty, as UN says at least 59 of its staff are being held by the group.
- [Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trump-says-us-canada-will-not-restart-trade-talks/): Trump blamed the ‘false’ ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster.
- [UN Security Council supports Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/un-security-council-supports-moroccos-plan-for-western-sahara/): The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration.
- [US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/us-courts-rule-trump-cannot-suspend-food-aid-during-government-shutdown/): Critics expressed alarm after government said it would totally suspend food aid programme utilised by 42 million people.
- [What does the fall of el-Fasher mean for Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/what-does-the-fall-of-el-fasher-mean-for-sudan/): The Rapid Support Forces massacred and now control Darfur’s main city. What does it mean for Sudan’s war?
- [Tunisia sentences lawyer and Saied critic to five years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/tunisia-sentences-lawyer-and-saied-critic-to-five-years-in-prison/): Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, faces a number of charges related to ‘anti-terrorism’ legislation.
- [Life Saved At 35,000 Feet: 2 Kerala Nurses Revive Passenger On Flight To UAE Minutes After Take-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/life-saved-at-35000-feet-2-kerala-nurses-revive-passenger-on-flight-to-uae-minutes-after-take-off/): Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh Nelson, 29, from Chengannur, were on board Air Arabia flight 3L128 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi
- [Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/israel-returns-30-bodies-of-slain-palestinians-as-new-strikes-hit-gaza/): Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite truce.
- [Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/liverpool-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the game at Anfield.
- [India vs South Africa: Women’s World Cup final – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/india-vs-south-africa-womens-world-cup-final-teams-start-lineups/): A new Women’s World Cup winner will be crowned on Sunday, as India take on South Africa in the 50-over final.
- [Gaza family forced to live around undetonated bomb lodged in their home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/gaza-family-forced-to-live-around-undetonated-bomb-lodged-in-their-home/): The Al-Hatto family is living in fear that the unexploded bomb Israel dropped on their home will go off at any moment.
- [Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/guinea-bissau-arrests-senior-army-officers-for-alleged-coup-attempt/): Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
- [Deadly BLA Ambush Kills 9 Pakistani Security Personnel In Balochistan's Kalat District | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/deadly-bla-ambush-kills-9-pakistani-security-personnel-in-balochistans-kalat-district-exclusive-details/): The coordinated assault targeted a convoy of security forces, with fighters employing sophisticated tactics, including the use of snipers and RPGs
- [War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, October 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/war-in-sudan-humanitarian-fighting-control-developments-october-2025/): The el-Fasher massacre in late October highlighted that the war in Sudan shows little sign of abating.
- [FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/fbi-claims-arrests-in-alleged-michigan-halloween-terrorist-plot/): Footage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation
- [Is the world ready for another pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/is-the-world-ready-for-another-pandemic/): With countries struggling to bring the chikungunya virus under control, is the world prepared for another pandemic?
- [‘They left us with nothing’: Sudanese flee el-Fasher under fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/they-left-us-with-nothing-sudanese-flee-el-fasher-under-fire/): As the Rapid Support Forces forces push into el-Fasher, Sudan, survivors describe fleeing under gunfire.
- [Are trade relations between the US and China back on track?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/are-trade-relations-between-the-us-and-china-back-on-track/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019.
- [Indian-Origin Executive Behind ‘Breathtaking’ $500 Million BlackRock Fraud: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/indian-origin-executive-behind-breathtaking-500-million-blackrock-fraud-report/): Bankim Brahmbhatt, owner of US-based Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, has been accused of falsifying accounts receivable (AR) that were meant to be used as loan collateral.
- [Trump Says US Not Considering Strikes Within Venezuela After Attack Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trump-says-us-not-considering-strikes-within-venezuela-after-attack-reports/): Donald Trump denied plans to strike Venezuela, despite US anti-drug operations and more troops in the Caribbean.
- [Democrats push fight against Trump in California redistricting effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/democrats-push-fight-against-trump-in-california-redistricting-effort/): Proposition 50 has become a referendum on what steps Democrats are willing to take to counter President Donald Trump.
- [Dutch centrist Jetten claims victory in vote where far right lost ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/dutch-centrist-jetten-claims-victory-in-vote-where-far-right-lost-ground/): D66 party says no time to waste as begins challenge of finding three coalition partners on fractious centre-ground.
- [Canada’s Carney and China’s Xi Jinping take step towards mending ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/canadas-carney-and-chinas-xi-jinping-take-step-towards-mending-ties/): Relations nosedived in 2018 after Canada arrested a senior Huawei executive and have remained rocky ever since.
- [‘Bring him home’: Sami Hamdi’s wife urges US to release UK journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/bring-him-home-sami-hamdis-wife-urges-us-to-release-uk-journalist/): Wife of Sami Hamdi describes shock detention at San Francisco airport as lawyers file emergency legal challenge.
- [Lawsuit alleges ‘horrific’ conditions at US immigration facility in Chicago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/lawsuit-alleges-horrific-conditions-at-us-immigration-facility-in-chicago/): Immigrants housed in the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, have described overcrowding and unsanitary holding rooms.
- [‘Important Neighbours’, Takaichi and Xi Urge stable Japan China ties in first meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/important-neighbours-takaichi-and-xi-urge-stable-japan-china-ties-in-first-meeting/): Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping said they wanted to build constructive and stable ties between the two countries Xi in his first meeting with the newly appointed PM said he was ready to maintain communication to jointly advance China-Japan ties on the right track n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Lebanon slams Israel for intensifying attacks despite calls to negotiate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/lebanon-slams-israel-for-intensifying-attacks-despite-calls-to-negotiate/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says ready to negotiate despite Israeli refusal, as new strikes kill one in the south.
- [Residents scramble for supplies in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/residents-scramble-for-supplies-in-jamaica-after-hurricane-melissa/): Residents of Jamaica are scrambling for supplies and picking through piles of wreckage from Hurricane Melissa.
- [Israel Returns Remains Of 30 Palestinians To Gaza After Bodies Of Two Hostages Handed Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/israel-returns-remains-of-30-palestinians-to-gaza-after-bodies-of-two-hostages-handed-over/): A doctor at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis confirmed receiving 30 ‘unidentified’ bodies.
- ['She Has No Plans To Convert': JD Vance Slams 'Disgusting' Comment Over Wife Usha's Religion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/she-has-no-plans-to-convert-jd-vance-slams-disgusting-comment-over-wife-ushas-religion/): JD Vance sparked a controversy by saying that he would like his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, to convert to Christianity, prompting accusations of disrespecting Hinduism.
- [Deadly protests spread across Tanzania over elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/deadly-protests-spread-across-tanzania-over-elections/): Deadly protests have continued to spread across Tanzania since voting began in controversial elections.
- [Israeli army, settlers target Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/israeli-army-settlers-target-palestinian-olive-harvesters-in-west-bank/): Attacks on Palestinians have intensified during the harvesting season as Israel pushes measures to annex the territory.
- [Al-Qaeda linked JNIM says one killed in its first Nigeria attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/al-qaeda-linked-jnim-says-one-killed-in-its-first-nigeria-attack/): First-known attack in Nigeria by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin armed group active in Mali and Burkina Faso.
- [Turkey to Train Syrian Troops, Putin Regains Access To Syrian Bases After Meeting With Sharaa | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/turkey-to-train-syrian-troops-putin-regains-access-to-syrian-bases-after-meeting-with-sharaa-4k/): Russia has restarted military flights to its air base in Syria after a six-month pause, Bloomberg reported citing data from flight-tracking site Flightradar24. At least two Russian aircraft have flown to Latakia, Syria, where the base is located, according to data from flight-tracking site Flightradar24.Moscow has confirmed the resumption of flights, as per Bloomberg citing […]
- [Who Is Rob Jetten, Poised To Become Netherlands’ Youngest And First Openly Gay PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/who-is-rob-jetten-poised-to-become-netherlands-youngest-and-first-openly-gay-pm/): Rob Jetten of D66 is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, after D66’s major election gains over Geert Wilders’ PVV.
- [How ICE is ramping up its surveillance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/how-ice-is-ramping-up-its-surveillance/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen looks at how ICE is expanding its surveillance network.
- [Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to “give your money away”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/billie-eilish-calls-on-billionaires-to-give-your-money-away/): Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish asks billionaires to share their wealth after she donated $11.5m to charity
- [Palestinians mourn 15-year-old boy killed during Israeli raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/palestinians-mourn-15-year-old-boy-killed-during-israeli-raid/): Palestinians mourned 15-year-old Yamen Samed Hamed, killed in an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.
- [Spinning genocide: Why is Israel trying to reframe its war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/spinning-genocide-why-is-israel-trying-to-reframe-its-war-on-gaza/): Israel is losing support in two of its key battlegrounds: the hearts and minds of Americans.
- [Trump’s 7,500 refugee cap; echoing restrictive US immigration history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/trumps-7500-refugee-cap-echoing-restrictive-us-immigration-history/): The US has historically passed laws denying entry or citizenship to people of specific ethnicities or nationalities.
- [Kash Patel says FBI thwarted alleged ‘terrorist attack’ in Michigan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/kash-patel-says-fbi-thwarted-alleged-terrorist-attack-in-michigan/): Police in Dearborn, Michigan, confirmed FBI operations had been conducted in the area, without offering details.
- [Bye Bye, Australia! Influencer Family Moves To UK To Dodge Under-16 Social Media Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/bye-bye-australia-influencer-family-moves-to-uk-to-dodge-under-16-social-media-ban/): Known online as the “Empire Family”, the family consists of mothers Beck and Bec Lea, their 17-year-old son Prezley and 14-year-old daughter Charlotte.
- [US Planning To Attack Military Sites In Venezuela As Conflict With Maduro Regime Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/us-planning-to-attack-military-sites-in-venezuela-as-conflict-with-maduro-regime-escalates/): The strikes will reportedly seek to destroy military installations used by a drug cartel the US claims is headed by Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and top members of his regime.
- [India, US Sign 10-Year Defense Pact As Satellite Images Reveal New Chinese Missile Bases | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/india-us-sign-10-year-defense-pact-as-satellite-images-reveal-new-chinese-missile-bases-4k/): Satellite images show China building two fortified air defense sites with retractable-roof shelters near its disputed border with India, reflecting a global trend of hardened military infrastructure.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:59 – INDIA, US SIGN 10-YEAR DEFENSE PACT n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [In A 'Historic' First, Ukraine Extradites Russian Soldier To Lithuania To Face Trial For War Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/in-a-historic-first-ukraine-extradites-russian-soldier-to-lithuania-to-face-trial-for-war-crimes/): Ukrainian officials said the extradited man was a sailor who had served in the Russian military police and was involved in the illegal detention and torture of prisoners.
- [Australia’s Hazlewood humbles India in second T20 ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/australias-hazlewood-humbles-india-in-second-t20-ahead-of-world-cup/): Australia beat India by four wickets with 6.4 overs to spare in dominant display in second T20 of five-game series.
- [US-China minerals deal a “typical Trump mantra” using tariffs for tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/us-china-minerals-deal-a-typical-trump-mantra-using-tariffs-for-tech/): Trump’s rare earths deal with China drives US security and tech, says Peter McGuire of Trading.com
- [Giuffre family notes Andrew’s UK royal expulsion, calls for US questioning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/giuffre-family-notes-andrews-uk-royal-expulsion-calls-for-us-questioning/): Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, accused both Jeffrey Epstein and the former Prince Andrew of abuse.
- [Threatened with ICE raids, US groups consider cancelling Dia de los Muertos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/threatened-with-ice-raids-us-groups-consider-cancelling-dia-de-los-muertos/): Groups fear the annual festivity, popular in Latino communities, may be targeted for immigration operations under Trump.
- [Who is Curtis Sliwa, the Republican in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/who-is-curtis-sliwa-the-republican-in-new-york-citys-2025-mayoral-race/): Sliwa’s decision to stay in the race is seen as boost to Zohran Mamdani’s chances of beating Andrew Cuomo.
- [Dancing, deals and nuclear subs – what did Trump get up to in Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/dancing-deals-and-nuclear-subs-what-did-trump-get-up-to-in-asia/): The Trump Administration hails the US President’s five-day, three nation Asia tour as a success.
- [Sudanese fleeing RSF violence experiencing “extreme suffering”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/sudanese-fleeing-rsf-violence-experiencing-extreme-suffering/): Mary Brace on the shocking levels of suffering seen in people fleeing RSF violence in el-Fasher in northern Darfur.
- [One month into a US government shutdown – how it’s going so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/one-month-into-a-us-government-shutdown-how-its-going-so-far/): The US government has been shut down for 30 days. Al Jazeera visualises where things stand right now.
- [Why UK’s Prince Andrew lost his princely title – and his stately home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/why-uks-prince-andrew-lost-his-princely-title-and-his-stately-home/): Charles III’s brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, in the latest fallout from the Epstein scandal.
- [UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/un-human-rights-chief-says-us-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats-unacceptable/): Volker Turk voices rare criticism of the US bombing campaign that has killed more than 60 people in under two months.
- [FBI Stops 'Potential Terrorist Attack' In Michigan Ahead Of Halloween, Multiple In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/fbi-stops-potential-terrorist-attack-in-michigan-ahead-of-halloween-multiple-in-custody/): FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests took place earlier in the day and credited law-enforcement agencies for preventing the alleged plot.
- [US Gives Hamas '24 Hours' to Withdraw From Yellow Line in Gaza, Israel Receives Two More Bodies |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/us-gives-hamas-24-hours-to-withdraw-from-yellow-line-in-gaza-israel-receives-two-more-bodies-4k/): Israel said Thursday (Oct. 30) that it had identified the remains of hostages Amiram Kuper and Sahar Baruch, whose bodies were returned by Hamas earlier in the day.A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the families of the deceased men had been informed after “completion of the identification process by the National Institute […]
- [‘Hit By Bullet Meant For Someone Else’: Jharkhand Worker Dies In Saudi Arabia Police Crossfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/10/31/hit-by-bullet-meant-for-someone-else-jharkhand-worker-dies-in-saudi-arabia-police-crossfire/): The incident occurred when Vijay Kumar Mahato was walking near his worksite and got trapped in gunfire between police and local criminals.
- [Trump says Xi assured him China won’t take action on Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/trump-says-xi-assured-him-china-wont-take-action-on-taiwan/): US president claims Beijing won’t act on Taiwan while Trump is in the White House, ‘because they know the consequences’.
- [Palestinians face hunger, cold and loss amid ongoing Israeli siege on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/palestinians-face-hunger-cold-and-loss-amid-ongoing-israeli-siege-on-gaza/): Despite the ceasefire, Israel’s strikes and severe restrictions on aid leave Gaza’s civilians struggling to survive.
- [Colombia’s ELN rebels face US drug threats amid push for peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/colombias-eln-rebels-face-us-drug-threats-amid-push-for-peace-talks/): The US focus on drugs and nearby Venezuela brings an international dimension to what was an internal Colombian conflict.
- [Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/powerful-magnitude-6-3-quake-hits-north-afghanistans-hindu-kush-region/): The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people.
- [Top FBI Official Fired After Director Kash Patel’s Outrage Over Reports Of Using Government Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/top-fbi-official-fired-after-director-kash-patels-outrage-over-reports-of-using-government-jet/): Steven Palmer was fired as head of the FBI’s critical incident response group after Kash Patel allegedly used a government jet to visit his girlfriend at a wrestling event.
- [Welcome Trump's Help Against Islamist Insurgents But US Must Respect Territorial Integrity: Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/welcome-trumps-help-against-islamist-insurgents-but-us-must-respect-territorial-integrity-nigeria/): Trump threatened military action and aid cuts over Christian killings in Nigeria; Nigeria welcomed help but insisted on respect for its sovereignty.
- [Hamas Returned Remains Of 3 More Deceased Hostages, Says Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/hamas-returned-remains-of-3-more-deceased-hostages-says-israel/): Israel received remains of three possible hostages from Gaza via Red Cross, pending identification. Netanyahu vowed to return all hostages as Hamas continues gradual releases
- [Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 to stay in touch with La Liga leaders Real Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/barcelona-beat-elche-3-1-to-stay-in-touch-with-la-liga-leaders-real-madrid/): Dominant win moves defending La Liga champions to second place in the standings, five adrift of archrivals Madrid.
- [India’s women beat South Africa to claim first Cricket World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/indias-women-beat-south-africa-to-claim-first-cricket-world-cup/): India’s women post 298-7 in Navi Mumbai before bowling South Africa out for 246 to claim the 2025 Cricket World Cup.
- [Drinking water in Tehran could run dry in two weeks, Iranian official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/drinking-water-in-tehran-could-run-dry-in-two-weeks-iranian-official-says/): A historic drought in the country has culminated in a ‘100 percent drop in precipitation’ in the Tehran region.
- [Andrew Mounbatten Windsor: Former Prince Who Lost His Titles And Home Over Epstein | UK News | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/andrew-mounbatten-windsor-former-prince-who-lost-his-titles-and-home-over-epstein-uk-news-4k/): Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III had stripped his brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, capping Andrew’s fall from grace over his ties to the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. While the royal family hopes this move can draw a line under this years-long scandal, […]
- ['You’ll Find Out If It Happens': Trump Says Xi Knows 'Consequences' Of Invading Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/youll-find-out-if-it-happens-trump-says-xi-knows-consequences-of-invading-taiwan/): Trump also said that Taiwan “never even came up as a subject” when he met Xi in South Korea on Thursday
- [Ex-Bangladesh MP Links Tulsi Gabbard's 'US Regime Change Policy' Remark To Sheikh Hasina's Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/ex-bangladesh-mp-links-tulsi-gabbards-us-regime-change-policy-remark-to-sheikh-hasinas-ouster/): US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard claimed America’s strategy of “regime change or national building” has ended under President Donald Trump.
- [Security Beefed Up In Pakistan After TTP's Threat To Attack Urban Centres: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/security-beefed-up-in-pakistan-after-ttps-threat-to-attack-urban-centres-sources/): Pakistan boosts security after Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan threatens attacks on cities like Lahore. Pakistan vows strikes against Afghan Taliban over TTP cross-border assaults.
- [Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter Beijing in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/canada-philippines-sign-defence-pact-to-deter-beijing-in-south-china-sea/): China has frequently accused the Philippines of acting as a ‘troublemaker’ and ‘saboteur of regional stability’.
- [Briahna Joy Gray: Is Zohran Mamdani the future of the Democrats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/briahna-joy-gray-is-zohran-mamdani-the-future-of-the-democrats/): Briahna Joy Gray tells Marc Lamont Hill why New York mayoral candidate Mamdani is ‘too good’ for the Democratic Party.
- [China-US relations: ‘Somewhere between a ceasefire and a truce’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/china-us-relations-somewhere-between-a-ceasefire-and-a-truce/): China expert Evan Medeiros discusses US-China ties going back before Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and trade wars.
- [Canadian PM Says Progress Made In India Ties Amid Push To Reduce US Reliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/canadian-pm-says-progress-made-in-india-ties-amid-push-to-reduce-us-reliance/): Carney’s remarks came after Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand visited India and met PM Modi as part of Ottawa’s efforts to repair ties with New Delhi.
- [5 German Climbers Killed As Avalanche Strikes Italian Alps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/5-german-climbers-killed-as-avalanche-strikes-italian-alps/): Five German climbers died in an avalanche near Cima Vertana in the Ortler mountain range, Italian Alps. Two survived as rescue teams recovered victims amid worsening weather.
- [US Military Officials Barred From Discussing Drug Boat Strikes With Congress Without Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-military-officials-barred-from-discussing-drug-boat-strikes-with-congress-without-approval/): The US Defense Department now requires approval before discussing strikes on drug boats and other sensitive topics with Congress, drawing criticism from Rep. Don Bacon.
- [How can the US government shutdown be brought to an end?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/how-can-the-us-government-shutdown-be-brought-to-an-end/): The poor are suffering the most as the political stalemate continues.
- [Humanitarian disaster worsens across Sudan after RSF takes over el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/humanitarian-disaster-worsens-across-sudan-after-rsf-takes-over-el-fasher/): Many people remain unaccounted for while camps and towns surrounding el-Fasher are overwhelmed too.
- [Who killed Shireen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/who-killed-shireen/): An investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing reveals new evidence and cover-ups by Israeli and US governments.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Elche – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/live-barcelona-vs-elche-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona host Elche at the Olympic Stadium.
- [Hamas rejects US accusation it looted aid trucks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/hamas-rejects-us-accusation-it-looted-aid-trucks-in-gaza/): Hamas says US claim is ‘unfounded’, calling it ‘an attempt to justify further reduction of already limited’ aid in Gaza.
- [How labour unions in Europe can help end Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/how-labour-unions-in-europe-can-help-end-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Industrial protest action is a potent tool that can disrupt war supply chains and force governments to act.
- [US Bars Over 7,000 Truck Drivers For Failing English Test, Indian-origin truckers hit hard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-bars-over-7000-truck-drivers-for-failing-english-test-indian-origin-truckers-hit-hard/): Over 7,000 truckers were taken out of service for failing English checks under Trump’s new language rules, impacting Punjabi and Haryana drivers in the US
- [Former Duke Of York Andrew To Be Stripped Off His Military Title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/former-duke-of-york-andrew-to-be-stripped-off-his-military-title/): Andrew Mountbatten Windsor loses his vice-admiral rank after King Charles’s directive, following scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl.
- [Iran Vows To Rebuild Damaged Nuclear Sites 'Stronger Than Before'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/iran-vows-to-rebuild-damaged-nuclear-sites-stronger-than-before/): Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites stronger after Israeli and US strikes, while Oman urges revival of Iran US talks.
- [Why ‘Greater Afghanistan’ Map As Gift To Taliban Minister Is Seen As Anti-Pakistan Move | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/why-greater-afghanistan-map-as-gift-to-taliban-minister-is-seen-as-anti-pakistan-move-exclusive/): ‘Taliban doesn’t accept Durand Line’: The move caused row as the map depicted several Pakistani provinces, including KPK, GB and Balochistan, as part of Afghanistan
- [Nigeria ‘welcomes US assistance’ to fight ‘terrorism’ after Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/nigeria-welcomes-us-assistance-to-fight-terrorism-after-trumps-threats/): Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson welcomes US assistance ‘as long as it recognises our territorial integrity’.
- [US federal agent in Chicago punches restrained man’s head on the ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-federal-agent-in-chicago-punches-restrained-mans-head-on-the-ground/): Police in Evanston are investigating a violent arrest by a US Border Patrol agent who repeatedly punched a man’s head.
- [Israeli settlers intensify attacks on Palestinian farmers and livestock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/israeli-settlers-intensify-attacks-on-palestinian-farmers-and-livestock/): Israeli settlers were caught on camera abusing sheep in a Palestinian family’s barn.
- [Moroccans celebrate UN support for Rabat’s Western Sahara autonomy plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/moroccans-celebrate-un-support-for-rabats-western-sahara-autonomy-plan/): Thousands of Moroccans filled the streets of Rabat singing and waving flags after the UN Security Council adopted a reso
- [UK Police Rule Out Terrorism In Train Stabbing Attack, Two British Nationals Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/uk-police-rule-out-terrorism-in-train-stabbing-attack-two-british-nationals-arrested/): The suspects in custody are a 32-year-old Black British man and a 35-year-old British man of Caribbean descent
- [Israel Warns Of Stepping Up Attacks On Hezbollah In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/israel-warns-of-stepping-up-attacks-on-hezbollah-in-lebanon/): Israel warns of intensified attacks on Hezbollah after an airstrike in Kfar Reman killed four Radwan Force members. Israel Katz urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
- [Ukrainian children among victims of deadly Russian missile attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/ukrainian-children-among-victims-of-deadly-russian-missile-attacks/): Ukraine says its forces destroyed three key fuel lines near the Ramensky district.
- [Week in pictures: From Israeli strikes in Gaza to floods in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-to-floods-in-vietnam/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [US Drone Footage Shows Suspected Hamas Operatives Looting Aid Truck In Gaza | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-drone-footage-shows-suspected-hamas-operatives-looting-aid-truck-in-gaza-video/): The footage allegedly showed armed miscreants attacking the driver of the aid truck, moving him to the road’s median, and stealing both the vehicle and its cargo.
- ['I'm Never Committing Suicide', Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan During Talk On Alien Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/im-never-committing-suicide-elon-musk-tells-joe-rogan-during-talk-on-alien-life/): The remark came during a new episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, where Musk joined Rogan to talk about space exploration, alien life and more
- [Al Jazeera reports from Sudan displacement camp as thousands flee el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/al-jazeera-reports-from-sudan-displacement-camp-as-thousands-flee-el-fasher/): Tens of thousands of people in Sudan have fled el-Fasher and the advance of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the
- [Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa for talks at White House in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/trump-to-host-syrias-al-sharaa-for-talks-at-white-house-in-november/): Al-Sharaa’s trip, confirmed by Damascus, will be the first official visit by a Syrian president to the US.
- [UK train stabbing leaves nine people critically injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/uk-train-stabbing-leaves-nine-people-critically-injured/): Eyewitnesses have described scenes of panic during a stabbing attack on a train in Cambridgeshire, UK.
- [LIVE: India vs South Africa – ICC Women’s World Cup final 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/live-india-vs-south-africa-icc-womens-world-cup-final-2025/): Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream from the final in Navi Mumbai at 09:30 GMT.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,347](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1347/): The battle over Ukraine’s Pokrovsk rages as both Russia and Ukraine continue to hit each other’s energy infrastructure.
- [Children Have Their Special Banks Here, And Even Parents Aren’t Allowed In. This Country Is…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/children-have-their-special-banks-here-and-even-parents-arent-allowed-in-this-country-is/): The narrator explained, “In Japan, children have their own bank. It’s a real bank. But only for kids.”
- [‘They’ve A Knife, I’ve Been Stabbed’: Witness Recalls Screams, Panic As 10 Injured In UK Train Stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/theyve-a-knife-ive-been-stabbed-witness-recalls-screams-panic-as-10-injured-in-uk-train-stabbing/): Gavin, a passenger who was aboard the train running from Doncaster in the northeast to London’s King’s Cross Station, heard someone yelling that they had been stabbed.
- [Fired Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah on free speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/fired-washington-post-columnist-karen-attiah-on-free-speech/): In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah.
- [“All bets are off” if Gaza truce collapses again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/all-bets-are-off-if-gaza-truce-collapses-again/): Commentator Chris Doyle warns Gaza could face renewed war if the fragile truce collapses.
- [Live: Hamas continues search for captives’ remains as Israel blocks aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/live-hamas-continues-search-for-captives-remains-as-israel-blocks-aid/): Gaza residents say they fear a return to Israel’s full-scale bombing as they struggle to find food, water and medicine.
- [At Least 23 Dead, Including Children, In Explosion At Mexican Supermarket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/at-least-23-dead-including-children-in-explosion-at-mexican-supermarket/): 23 people, including children, died and 11 were injured in a Hermosillo supermarket explosion. Alfonso Durazo and Claudia Sheinbaum pledged support and a full investigation.
- [Israeli air strike kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/israeli-air-strike-kills-four-in-lebanon-straining-fragile-ceasefire/): Israel has carried out regular attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah last November.
- [US military kills three in another strike on Caribbean vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-military-kills-three-in-another-strike-on-caribbean-vessel/): Defence secretary says the strike was carried out on Trump’s orders and targeted ‘narco-terrorists’.
- [Messi, Inter Miami beaten as Nashville level MLS Cup playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/messi-inter-miami-beaten-as-nashville-level-mls-cup-playoffs/): Nashville snapped a two-and-a-half-year winless streak against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and forced a decisive Game 3.
- [US, China agree to set up military-to-military channels, Hegseth says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-china-agree-to-set-up-military-to-military-channels-hegseth-says/): Move comes after Trump-Xi summit yields progress on trade war and pledges to calm tensions.
- [Mbappe, Real Madrid crush Valencia to tighten grip on La Liga standings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/mbappe-real-madrid-crush-valencia-to-tighten-grip-on-la-liga-standings/): Kylian Mbappe’s first-half brace against Valencia helped Real Madrid open up a seven-point lead on the La Liga ladder.
- [At least 23 killed in supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/at-least-23-killed-in-supermarket-explosion-in-mexicos-sonora-state/): Officials say another 11 were wounded and that the victims included children.
- [Dodgers win World Series 2025 against Blue Jays, repeat as champions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/dodgers-win-world-series-2025-against-blue-jays-repeat-as-champions/): Will Smith’s 11th-inning homer allows LA Dodgers to win Game 7 against Toronto and record seventh World Series title.
- [US Carries Out Fresh Airstrike In Caribbean, Claims To Have Killed 3 Alleged Drug Smugglers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/us-carries-out-fresh-airstrike-in-caribbean-claims-to-have-killed-3-alleged-drug-smugglers/): The US military carried out a ‘lethal’ strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Pete Hegseth said.
- [Pakistan Student's 'Science' Project, With Volcanoes & Fire, Shows 'Day Of Qayamat': 'If Brainwashing Had Face'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/pakistan-students-science-project-with-volcanoes-fire-shows-day-of-qayamat-if-brainwashing-had-face/): Instead of focusing on science or technology, the student explained catastrophic scenes of the world’s end.
- ['Keeping Us Engaged...’: Khawaja Asif Accuses India Of Waging Two-Front War Against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/keeping-us-engaged-khawaja-asif-accuses-india-of-waging-two-front-war-against-pakistan/): Pakistan Defence Minister repeated his claim that New Delhi is using Afghanistan to wage a ‘proxy war’ against India without providing any evidence.
- [UK Train Attack: Several Injured as Armed Police Intercept Train at Huntingdon | Cambridge | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/uk-train-attack-several-injured-as-armed-police-intercept-train-at-huntingdon-cambridge-4k/): Breaking news from the UK as a Cambridge-bound train was attacked in a multiple stabbing incident, leaving several people injured. Armed police intercepted the train at Huntingdon Station, tasering a suspect carrying a large knife. Emergency services, including three air ambulances, were deployed immediately, and multiple victims were transported to nearby hospitals. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- ['Deconflict, De-escalate': US, China Agree To Establish Military-To-Military Channels, Says Trump Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/deconflict-de-escalate-us-china-agree-to-establish-military-to-military-channels-says-trump-aide/): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the two countries have agreed to promote “peace through strength, mutual respect and positive relations”
- [Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Gather DNA, Facial Scans From Immigration Applicants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-gather-dna-facial-scans-from-immigration-applicants/): The US Department of Homeland Security proposes expanding biometric data collection for immigration, including DNA, iris scans, and voice samples.
- [Landslides in Kenya’s Rift Valley leave 21 dead, 30 others missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/landslides-in-kenyas-rift-valley-leave-21-dead-30-others-missing/): Aerial footage from Elgeyo-Marakwet County shows massive mudslides and flash flooding stretching over vast distances.
- ['Guns-A-Blazing': Trump Warns Nigeria Of Aid Cut, Threatens Military Action Over Christian Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/guns-a-blazing-trump-warns-nigeria-of-aid-cut-threatens-military-action-over-christian-killings/): Donald Trump warned Nigeria to stop Christian killings or risk losing US aid and facing possible military action against Islamic Terrorists.
- [Rubio Accuses Hamas Of Stealing Aid, Says Group Must Disarm For Gaza’s Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/rubio-accuses-hamas-of-stealing-aid-says-group-must-disarm-for-gazas-future/): Marco Rubio accused Hamas of stealing Gaza aid, urging disarmament and support for Trump’s 20 Point Plan as civilians face severe shortages amid cease-fire talks.
- [FBI Probes 'Intentional' Explosion At Harvard Medical School Campus; Photos Of Suspects Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/fbi-probes-intentional-explosion-at-harvard-medical-school-campus-photos-of-suspects-released/): Authorities said that the explosion at Harvard Medical School was intentional and no one was hurt in the explosion.
- [UK police say ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train, two suspects arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/uk-police-say-multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-two-suspects-arrested/): Police say 10 people were taken to hospital after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridgeshire.
- [Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa for talks at White House, envoy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/trump-to-host-syrias-al-sharaa-for-talks-at-white-house-envoy-says/): Al-Sharaa’s trip, planned for November 10, will be first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.
- [Two Arrested After 10 Critically Injured In UK Train Stabbing; PM Starmer Calls It 'Appalling'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/02/two-arrested-after-10-critically-injured-in-uk-train-stabbing-pm-starmer-calls-it-appalling/): Witnesses said they hid inside washrooms as two men went on a stabbing spree inside a train in Huntingdon.
- ["What Will Senate Democrats Tell Families..." Cornyn Sounds Alarm Over SNAP Funding | US Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/what-will-senate-democrats-tell-families-cornyn-sounds-alarm-over-snap-funding-us-shutdown/): Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted Democrats for voting against reopening the government 13 times for the sake of “leverage” to advance their political agenda, which comes as 3.5 million Texans stand to lose the benefits they rely on to feed their families due to the government shutdown. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Liverpool beat Villa to end Premier League losing streak, Man Utd draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/liverpool-beat-villa-to-end-premier-league-losing-streak-man-utd-draw/): Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch net as holders Liverpool beat Villa to end their four-game Premier League losing run.
- [Trump threatens to launch attacks in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trump-threatens-to-launch-attacks-in-nigeria-over-killing-of-christians/): Nigerian government denies US president’s claim of not stemming ‘horrible atrocities’ against Christians.
- [What’s driving unrest in Tanzania after president’s landslide re-election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/whats-driving-unrest-in-tanzania-after-presidents-landslide-re-election/): President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected in a landslide, as the government denies that hundreds were killed.
- [Israel still blocking most Gaza aid as military carries out more attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/israel-still-blocking-most-gaza-aid-as-military-carries-out-more-attacks/): Gaza Government Media Office says just 24 percent of agreed aid allowed into Gaza since ceasefire deal came into force.
- [Diplomatic Firestorm Erupts Over TTP Handover Proposal In Pak-Afghan Talks | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/diplomatic-firestorm-erupts-over-ttp-handover-proposal-in-pak-afghan-talks-exclusive-details/): The diplomatic fallout centres on the issue of individuals deemed security threats to Pakistan, including members of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- [Ukraine sends special forces to eastern city Pokrovsk amid Russia offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/ukraine-sends-special-forces-to-eastern-city-pokrovsk-amid-russia-offensive/): Ukrainian army chief says effort continues ‘to destroy and dislodge’ Russian forces from strategic Donetsk region city.
- [Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/two-more-suspects-charged-over-louvre-heist/): Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement.
- [US Ready To Share Tools To Help Allies Counter 'Aggressive' China: Pentagon Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/us-ready-to-share-tools-to-help-allies-counter-aggressive-china-pentagon-chief/): US Defense Secretary urged Southeast Asian nations to stand strong against China’s increasingly “destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea.
- ['Must Work Together': South Korea Hosts China's Xi Jinping For First Time Since 2014](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/must-work-together-south-korea-hosts-chinas-xi-jinping-for-first-time-since-2014/): Lee hosted Xi at a state summit and dinner after an Asia-Pacific leaders’ forum in the South Korean city of Gyeongju.
- [Hamas Says IDF “Refused" Body Samples, Ben Gvir ‘Taunts' Prisoners, MBS to Talk Gaza on US Visit |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/hamas-says-idf-refused-body-samples-ben-gvir-taunts-prisoners-mbs-to-talk-gaza-on-us-visit-4k/): Hamas’ armed wing handed over three bodies to Israel via the Red Cross, though none were identified as hostages. The Al-Qassam Brigades said Israel had earlier refused to accept body samples and reiterated readiness to retrieve more remains from areas under IDF control. Meanwhile, Israeli forces resumed air and ground strikes across Gaza, killing at […]
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Aston Villa – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/live-liverpool-vs-aston-villa-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our comprehensive text commentary stream.
- [Israeli attacks on olive harvest ‘threaten Palestinian way of life’: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/israeli-attacks-on-olive-harvest-threaten-palestinian-way-of-life-un/): UNRWA says October ‘on track to be the most violent month’ since it began tracking settler violence in 2013.
- [38-Year-Old French Woman Charged With Criminal Conspiracy Over $102 Million Louvre Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/38-year-old-french-woman-charged-with-criminal-conspiracy-over-102-million-louvre-heist/): The unidentified suspect, who lives in the northern La Courneuve suburb of Paris, appeared before a magistrate on Saturday regarding the daring heist at the Louvre Museum.
- [Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/egypt-unveils-grand-egyptian-museum-dedicated-to-its-ancient-civilisation/): Two halls are dedicated to the 5,000 artefacts from the collection of King Tutankhamun.
- [Canada’s Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/canadas-carney-says-he-apologised-to-trump-over-reagan-anti-tariff-ad/): Canadian PM says anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan ‘offended’ Trump, who has since cut off trade talks with Canada.
- [Why has the Israeli army’s top lawyer resigned after leaking rape evidence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/why-has-the-israeli-armys-top-lawyer-resigned-after-leaking-rape-evidence/): Video of alleged rape of Palestinian prisoner at Sde Temain went viral last year. Now the lawyer who leaked it has quit.
- [Humanitarian Crisis Deepens As Pakistan Resumes Repatriation Of Afghan Refugees | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/humanitarian-crisis-deepens-as-pakistan-resumes-repatriation-of-afghan-refugees-exclusive-details/): The deportation drive targets not only undocumented individuals but has reportedly included those with valid legal status
- [Australia Is Limiting Foreign Students' Intake. How Will It Impact Indians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/australia-is-limiting-foreign-students-intake-how-will-it-impact-indians/): Australia Education Minister Jason Clare has said that Australian students must constitute more than 50% of total enrolments across institutions.
- [RSF accused of staging arrests to deflect blame for atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/rsf-accused-of-staging-arrests-to-deflect-blame-for-atrocities/): The RSF are accused of staging arrests of their own soldiers to deflect blame for mass atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher.
- [Rebuilding Gaza begins in the classroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/rebuilding-gaza-begins-in-the-classroom/): Restoring education must start now under Palestinian leadership and with solidarity from abroad.
- [Video: Tanzania president declared winner amid deadly election unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/video-tanzania-president-declared-winner-amid-deadly-election-unrest/): Tanzania’s President has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential elections amid deadly unrest.
- [Trump-Xi Meet: The Us-China Meeting In Busan Marked A Thaw In Tensions — Will Trade War Finally End?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/trump-xi-meet-the-us-china-meeting-in-busan-marked-a-thaw-in-tensions-will-trade-war-finally-end/): | Trump-Xi meet: Will trade war finally end? The U.S.-China meeting in Busan marked a thaw in tensions — with tariff relief and commodity deals — yet trade experts caution that major flashpoints remain, meaning the trade war might just have shifted gears rather than ended n18oc_world
- [US Federal Employees Broke, Families Running Out Of Food Aid In Second Month Of Govt Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/us-federal-employees-broke-families-running-out-of-food-aid-in-second-month-of-govt-shutdown/): The US government shutdown entered its second month as the Republicans and Democrats remained at odds over health insurance premiums.
- [Media, Money & Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/media-money-zohran-mamdani/): In New York City, a mayoral election with stakes that extend far beyond its five boroughs.
- [Temple stampede in India’s Andhra Pradesh kills at least 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/temple-stampede-in-indias-andhra-pradesh-kills-at-least-9/): Authorities pledge disciplinary action, saying the privately-run temple had not secured official approvals.
- [Serbians mark anniversary of deadly train station collapse with silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/serbians-mark-anniversary-of-deadly-train-station-collapse-with-silence/): Tens of thousands of people marked the first anniversary of a train station roof collapse in silence.
- [Epstein’s $1 Billion Financial Trail Reached Wall Street And Russian Banks, Unsealed Files Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/epsteins-1-billion-financial-trail-reached-wall-street-and-russian-banks-unsealed-files-show/): JP Morgan Chase flagged over 4700 suspicious transactions totaling more than $1 billion after Jeffrey Epstein’s death, involving US business figures and Russian banks.
- [Serbian students lead powerful memorial for railway disaster anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/01/serbian-students-lead-powerful-memorial-for-railway-disaster-anniversary/): Protesters observe 16 minutes of silence to commemorate 16 victims of railway disaster in Novi Sad a year ago.
- [Trump administration to partially fund SNAP food benefits amid US shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-administration-to-partially-fund-snap-food-benefits-amid-us-shutdown/): The country’s flagship food aid scheme serves one in eight Americans each month.
- [Worker trapped after medieval Rome tower partially collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/worker-trapped-after-medieval-rome-tower-partially-collapses/): Video shows part of Rome’s medieval Torre dei Conti collapse for a second time during restoration near the Colosseum
- [Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israel-releases-five-palestinian-prisoners-as-killings-continue-in-gaza/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.
- [Meet Neal Katyal, The ‘Trump Tormentor’ Challenging US President’s Authority To Impose Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/meet-neal-katyal-the-trump-tormentor-challenging-us-presidents-authority-to-impose-tariffs/): Neal Katyal will argue before the US Supreme Court on presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, challenging Donald Trump.
- [OpenAI, Amazon sign $38bn AI deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/openai-amazon-sign-38bn-ai-deal/): The announcement comes less than week after Amazon laid off 14,000 people.
- [Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/are-we-closer-to-a-gaza-international-peace-force-after-istanbul-meeting/): Foreign ministers from several Arab, Islamic states have met to discuss Gaza ceasefire and an international peace force.
- [Turkiye hosts summit on Gaza, says Israel must stop ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/turkiye-hosts-summit-on-gaza-says-israel-must-stop-ceasefire-violations/): Top diplomats from Arab and Muslim nations discuss plans for an international force for Gaza, as proposed by the US.
- [Israel arrests ex-army lawyer for leaking video showing Palestinian’s abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israel-arrests-ex-army-lawyer-for-leaking-video-showing-palestinians-abuse/): Israel has arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over her leaking of a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing prisoners.
- [US Attorney General Pam Bondi Says FBI Stopped Alleged ISIS-Inspired Halloween Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-attorney-general-pam-bondi-says-fbi-stopped-alleged-isis-inspired-halloween-attack/): Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Mohamed Ali and Majed Mahmoud in Michigan for plotting an ISIS-inspired Halloween attack targeting LGBTQ+ events.
- ['Yunus A Conspiratorial, Egocentric Character': Sheikh Hasina's Former Home Minister To News18 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/yunus-a-conspiratorial-egocentric-character-sheikh-hasinas-former-home-minister-to-news18-exclusive/): Bangladesh’s former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the betrayal of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina by army chief Waker-uz-Zaman was the catalyst for the power transfer last year
- [Israeli Forces Eliminate Hezbollah Militant In Lebanon, Claim He Was Rebuilding Terror Network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israeli-forces-eliminate-hezbollah-militant-in-lebanon-claim-he-was-rebuilding-terror-network/): Israel killed Muhammad Ali Hadid, a Radwan Force commander, and another Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon, amid ongoing strikes despite the 2024 ceasefire.
- [Three Indian-Origin Men Among 10 Arrested In Texas Prostitution, Human Trafficking Sting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/three-indian-origin-men-among-10-arrested-in-texas-prostitution-human-trafficking-sting/): The three Indian-origin men have been identified as Sasi Kunchea (28), Sai Hemanth Maremalla (28) and Manoharachary Sriramula (30)
- [Medieval Tower Near Colosseum Collapses During Renovation In Rome; 1 Injured, 1 Trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/medieval-tower-near-colosseum-collapses-during-renovation-in-rome-1-injured-1-trapped/): Torre dei Conti in Rome partially collapsed during renovations, injuring one worker and trapping another. Firefighters and drones led rescue efforts
- [US Lawmaker Slams JD Vance Over Remarks On Wife’s Faith, Cites ‘Rising Anti-Hindu Sentiment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-lawmaker-slams-jd-vance-over-remarks-on-wifes-faith-cites-rising-anti-hindu-sentiment/): Raja Krishnamoorthi criticised JD Vance for remarks about Usha Vance’s faith, calling them disappointing amid rising anti-Hindu sentiment.
- [What the latest polls are showing in the Mamdani vs Cuomo NYC mayoral race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/what-the-latest-polls-are-showing-in-the-mamdani-vs-cuomo-nyc-mayoral-race/): The most recent polls place Mamdani 14.7 points ahead of Cuomo, according to RealClearPolitics poll average.
- [Hegseth Visits Korean Demilitarised Zone Amid North Korea Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/hegseth-visits-korean-demilitarised-zone-amid-north-korea-threat/): War Secretary Hegseth visited the Korean Demilitarised Zone amid escalating threats from North Korea, highlighting growing concerns over regional security and US military posture on the peninsula. His visit underscored the fragile state of deterrence as North Korea continues provocative missile testing and rhetoric, prompting renewed attention from South Korea, the US, and allies to […]
- [US Resumes H1-B Visa Application Processing After Month-Long Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-resumes-h1-b-visa-application-processing-after-month-long-outage/): The US Department of Labor’s OFLC has resumed processing H-1B and PERM applications after a funding lapse.
- [China’s Shein Removes Childlike Sex Dolls From Sales After French Regulator Raises Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/chinas-shein-removes-childlike-sex-dolls-from-sales-after-french-regulator-raises-alarm/): Shein removed childlike sex dolls from its site after France’s DGCCRF flagged them as child pornography.
- [Israel Arrests Ex-Top IDF Lawyer For Leaking Video Of Troops Abusing Palestinian Detainee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israel-arrests-ex-top-idf-lawyer-for-leaking-video-of-troops-abusing-palestinian-detainee/): Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s arrest was confirmed by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who said she was now under probe for serious misconduct
- [Hundreds of children detained in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/hundreds-of-children-detained-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israel is holding a record 360 Palestinian children from the occupied West Bank in its prisons, many without charge.
- [New light shed on el-Fasher horror as survivors arrive in Sudan’s Tawila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/new-light-shed-on-el-fasher-horror-as-survivors-arrive-in-sudans-tawila/): Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food as paramilitary seizes Sudan city.
- [‘Work Trip With Jesus’: Erika Kirk Comforts Daughter Mourning Late Father Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/work-trip-with-jesus-erika-kirk-comforts-daughter-mourning-late-father-charlie-kirk/): Erika Kirk shared how their 3-year-old daughter keeps asking about her late father Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month.
- [Ukraine receives Patriot systems to bolster air defences against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/ukraine-receives-patriot-systems-to-bolster-air-defences-against-russia/): NATO collaborates with allies on arms packages for Ukraine, including US-made weapons, to counter Russian aggression.
- [ChatGPT Barred From Giving Medical, Legal Or Financial Advice: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/chatgpt-barred-from-giving-medical-legal-or-financial-advice-report/): ChatGPT is now an educational tool only, no longer giving medical, legal or financial advice after incidents involving health risks and delayed cancer diagnosis.
- [Seven Climbers, Including Foreigners, Dead After Avalanche Strikes Northeast Nepal Peak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/seven-climbers-including-foreigners-dead-after-avalanche-strikes-northeast-nepal-peak/): The avalanche struck northeastern Nepal’s Yalung Ri peak. It swept through the base camp of the 5,630-metre-tall peak.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s 60 Minutes interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/key-takeaways-from-trumps-60-minutes-interview/): The US president appeared on the news show for the first time since 2020, when he walked out during an interview.
- [Are Dark Money And Online Betting Influencing New York Mayoral Polls?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/are-dark-money-and-online-betting-influencing-new-york-mayoral-polls/): Zohran Mamdani leads New York mayor race amid reports of dark money, overseas betting, and ads shaping voter perception, with Andrew M Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa also in the fray.
- [Hamas Returns Bodies of 3 Israeli Hostages; 8 More Remains Yet to Be Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/hamas-returns-bodies-of-3-israeli-hostages-8-more-remains-yet-to-be-released/): The militant group Hamas has handed over three deceased hostages to Israeli authorities through the International Committee of the Red Cross, under the terms of the cease‑fire deal. Israeli officials say eight more bodies are still awaited, with the return process hampered by the scale of destruction and delays in locating the remains in Gaza […]
- [Donald Trump May Send US Troops To Mexico To Target Drug Cartels, CIA Likely To Take Part](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/donald-trump-may-send-us-troops-to-mexico-to-target-drug-cartels-cia-likely-to-take-part/): Trump administration officials have said that the deployment is not imminent but early stages of training for the potential mission has begun.
- [Tanzania swears in President Samia Suluhu Hassan after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/tanzania-swears-in-president-samia-suluhu-hassan-after-deadly-protests/): President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into Tanzania’s highest office after a landslide 97.66% victory.
- [Canada Rejects 74% Of Indian Applicants Amid Immigration Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/canada-rejects-74-of-indian-applicants-amid-immigration-control/): Canada’s stricter student visa rules led to a 74 percent rejection rate for Indian applicants in August 2025, causing a sharp drop in Indian enrollment.
- [Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/thousands-evacuated-as-typhoon-kalmaegi-approaches-the-philippines/): More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
- ['Reaffirming Support': India Sends Relief Aid To Earthquake-Struck Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/reaffirming-support-india-sends-relief-aid-to-earthquake-struck-afghanistan/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared images of the relief consignment, showing at least two trucks carrying the aid
- [Israel arrests ex-army lawyer over leaked video showing Palestinian’s abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israel-arrests-ex-army-lawyer-over-leaked-video-showing-palestinians-abuse/): Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly acknowledged that her office released video of troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
- [“Shook Violently” 6.3 Magnitude Quake Kills Over 25 in Afghanistan, Historic Blue Mosque Damaged |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/shook-violently-6-3-magnitude-quake-kills-over-25-in-afghanistan-historic-blue-mosque-damaged-4k/): A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday (Nov. 3), just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.The 6.3-magnitude quake struck overnight at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with the epicentre near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to the US Geological Survey.”Based on the […]
- [Fugitive Mehul Choksi Appeals To Belgium Top Court Challenging Extradition To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/fugitive-mehul-choksi-appeals-to-belgium-top-court-challenging-extradition-to-india/): A Belgian court, the Court of Appeals, in Antwerp had in October termed the arrest warrants issued by a Mumbai special court as “enforceable”, allowing Choksi’s extradition.
- [Tanzania’s president “needs to bring people together”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/tanzanias-president-needs-to-bring-people-together/): “Managing the young Tanzanians who are desperate to see her lead them out of these crises, I think, is their way forward
- [Thousands more flee as Sudan conflict grinds eastwards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/thousands-more-flee-as-sudan-conflict-grinds-eastwards/): Paramilitary RSF says it is planning imminent attack on el-Obeid after mass killings in el-Fasher.
- [UK train stabbing attack – how it unfolded and what we know now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/uk-train-stabbing-attack-how-it-unfolded-and-what-we-know-now/): Police say one suspect in custody, but ‘hero’ train staff member still in life-threatening condition.
- [Deadly earthquake hits northern Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/deadly-earthquake-hits-northern-afghanistan/): Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500.
- [Whistleblower says US watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/whistleblower-says-us-watered-down-report-on-shireen-abu-aklehs-killing/): A whistleblower has accused the US government of downplaying evidence that Israel intentionally killed Shireen Abu Akleh
- ["We Will Be The Most Pro-Business, Pro-Entrepreneurship Government" Farage's Big Reform Pitch To UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/we-will-be-the-most-pro-business-pro-entrepreneurship-government-farages-big-reform-pitch-to-uk/): Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils his party’s economic vision for the country. Farage argues that the UK is currently experience a ‘1970’s style brain drain’ that is being caused by high taxation. “I want to have as many high earning people as possible living in this country,” he says. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- ['Don't Think So': Trump Rejects Claims US Will Go To War With Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/dont-think-so-trump-rejects-claims-us-will-go-to-war-with-venezuela/): Trump downplays US war with Venezuela but hints Nicolás Maduro’s days are numbered, amid major US military buildup and strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea.
- [How Trump’s White House ballroom compares with Obama renovations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/how-trumps-white-house-ballroom-compares-with-obama-renovations/): Former President Barack Obama repaired the White House, while Trump’s ballroom plan has demolished part of the mansion.
- [NYC public advocate arrested at anti-ICE protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/nyc-public-advocate-arrested-at-anti-ice-protest/): NYC public advocate arrested at anti-ICE protest
- [Russia has a new strategy for winter war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/russia-has-a-new-strategy-for-winter-war-in-ukraine/): The goal is to cause an energy crisis and trigger a new refugee wave to destabilise Ukraine’s European allies.
- [Video: Survivors recall scenes of mass murder in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/video-survivors-recall-scenes-of-mass-murder-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Survivors of a paramilitary assault on el-fasher in Sudan have spoken of the horrors they encountered.
- [China denies nuclear testing, calls on US to maintain moratorium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/china-denies-nuclear-testing-calls-on-us-to-maintain-moratorium/): US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing.
- [Control Zone: The village on the edge of Siberia’s wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/control-zone-the-village-on-the-edge-of-siberias-wildfires/): Villagers rally together to fight raging forest fires in Siberia where they have been left to fend for themselves.
- [No More Shame: Drug-facilitated sexual assault in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/no-more-shame-drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-in-france/): Caroline Darian faces her father in court for horrific crimes he committed against her mother, Gisele Pelicot.
- [President Hassan sworn in following deadly Tanzania election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/president-hassan-sworn-in-following-deadly-tanzania-election/): Samia Suluhu Hassan was announced winner by a landslide last week in a vote uncontested by the opposition.
- [Protests in Mexico after mayor who declared war on cartels is killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/protests-in-mexico-after-mayor-who-declared-war-on-cartels-is-killed/): Mexicans stormed a local government building to call for justice over the murder of a mayor who’d declared war on drug c
- [Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/liverpool-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Liverpool host Real Madrid in our featured Champions League live text commentary stream on Tuesday.
- [How will ‘limited’ US nuclear tests avoid any explosions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/how-will-limited-us-nuclear-tests-avoid-any-explosions/): During a 60 Minutes TV interview, Trump accuses Russia, China and Pakistan of testing nuclear weapons.
- [Do Trump’s Nuke Remarks Signal A New Arms Race, And Where Does India Stand In The Power Equation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/do-trumps-nuke-remarks-signal-a-new-arms-race-and-where-does-india-stand-in-the-power-equation/): Trump’s nuclear push, Russia’s new weapons and China’s expanding stockpile have reignited fears of a global arms race
- [For First Time In Over 20 Years, Japan PM Proposes Meeting With North Korean Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/for-first-time-in-over-20-years-japan-pm-proposes-meeting-with-north-korean-leader/): Japan PM Sanae Takaichi seeks a summit with Kim Jong Un to resolve the decades-old abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea, aiming for concrete results during her tenure.
- [Mexican Mayor Shot Dead In Front Of Dozens During Day Of The Dead Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/mexican-mayor-shot-dead-in-front-of-dozens-during-day-of-the-dead-celebrations/): Manzo Rodriguez, a former Morena legislator nicknamed “The Mexican Bukele”, was known for his tough stance on crime
- [9-Month-Old Baby Dies After Attack By Dog At Home In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/9-month-old-baby-dies-after-attack-by-dog-at-home-in-uk/): A nine-month-old baby died in a dog attack at a home in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, Wales. Gwent Police seized the dog. The community is in shock as investigations continue.
- [Born After January 1, 2007? Maldives Says You Can Never Smoke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/born-after-january-1-2007-maldives-says-you-can-never-smoke/): The Maldives becomes the first country to ban smoking for anyone born after January 1, 2007, marking a historic public health milestone, CNN and the Ministry of Health report.
- ['Terrible Thing...': Trump 'Feels Badly' For UK Royals Over Andrew–Epstein Saga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/terrible-thing-trump-feels-badly-for-uk-royals-over-andrew-epstein-saga/): UK govt have confirmed plans to remove Andrew’s final honorary military post as vice-admiral, following the king’s decision to revoke his princely title
- [On Cam: Trump Loses Cool At Reporter, Snaps When Asked About US ‘Venezuela Strike’ Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/on-cam-trump-loses-cool-at-reporter-snaps-when-asked-about-us-venezuela-strike-plan/): US president Donald Trump, on Nov. 2, lost his cool at a reporter when asked about Washington’s plans to ‘strike’ Venezuela n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Pak Tensions | Big Political Twist In Pakistan As Tension Surfaces Over Asim Munir's Retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/pak-tensions-big-political-twist-in-pakistan-as-tension-surfaces-over-asim-munirs-retirement/): | Amid growing political and institutional tension in Islamabad, the Shehbaz Sharif-led government is reportedly preparing to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a move aimed at resolving ambiguity over the tenure and legal standing of Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Munir, who was granted the title of Field Marshal earlier […]
- [US “failed” after Israeli soldier killed Shireen Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-failed-after-israeli-soldier-killed-shireen-abu-akleh/): Former US colonel Steve Gabavics says that by covering up what it knew, the US only encouraged Israeli impunity
- [The mothers who search for Mexico’s missing children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/the-mothers-who-search-for-mexicos-missing-children/): When their children disappeared, authorities failed to act, so grieving families were forced to search instead.
- ['God Gave Me Life, But Took All My Happiness': Air India's Lone Crash Survivor Shares Grief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/god-gave-me-life-but-took-all-my-happiness-air-indias-lone-crash-survivor-shares-grief/): For Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, surviving has meant stepping into a new life—one bereft of his brother’s presence and weighed with the question of why me
- [Legal Cover For Asim Munir? Pakistan Govt Mulling Amendment For Field Marshal's Tenure, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/legal-cover-for-asim-munir-pakistan-govt-mulling-amendment-for-field-marshals-tenure-say-sources/): According to reports, the Pakistan government intends to provide a clear legal framework to safeguard Munir’s position and authority through constitutional backing.
- [Drones Spotted Above Belgian Airbase To 'Spy' On Military Fighter Jets: Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/drones-spotted-above-belgian-airbase-to-spy-on-military-fighter-jets-defence-minister/): Drones spotted over Kleine-Brogel Air Base raised spying fears, with Theo Francken citing surveillance of F-16s. An investigation is underway amid rising NATO airspace incursions.
- [Cuba: Health Under Sanction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/cuba-health-under-sanction/): Free, universal, but failing – Cuba’s once world-class healthcare system is being strangled by US sanctions.
- [Day of the Dead celebrations around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/day-of-the-dead-celebrations-around-the-world/): El Dia de los Muertos is especially popular in Mexico but is also observed in other countries.
- [Explained: Why Trump Threatened To Go ‘Guns-A-Blazing’ Into Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/explained-why-trump-threatened-to-go-guns-a-blazing-into-nigeria/): After reclassifying Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern,’ Trump threatened to go ‘guns-a-blazing’ to stop the killing of Christians, a claim Nigeria strongly rejects
- [Thailand, Cambodia Begin Weapon Pullback Days After Signing Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/thailand-cambodia-begin-weapon-pullback-days-after-signing-peace-deal/): Thailand and Cambodia begin pulling back heavy weapons and de-mining their disputed border after a Kuala Lumpur truce, following deadly July clashes that killed at least 48.
- [Trump Repeats Claim He Stopped ‘Nuclear War’ Between India And Pakistan Using Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-repeats-claim-he-stopped-nuclear-war-between-india-and-pakistan-using-tariffs/): India has consistently rejected suggestions that US intervention influenced the ceasefire agreement reached with Pakistan.
- [UK police charge Anthony Williams with attempted murder over train stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/uk-police-charge-anthony-williams-with-attempted-murder-over-train-stabbing/): Attack on London-bound service injured multiple passengers, including two critically.
- [Iran ‘not in hurry’ to resume nuclear talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/iran-not-in-hurry-to-resume-nuclear-talks-with-us/): Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks.
- ['Pakistan Has Been Testing': Donald Trump's Remarks Spark Buzz Over Nuclear Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/pakistan-has-been-testing-donald-trumps-remarks-spark-buzz-over-nuclear-drills/): In an interview with CBS News’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump said that countries, including Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan are carrying out nuclear tests
- ['People Have Been Betrayed': At 78, Hasina Vows To Return To Bangladesh To 'Deliver Justice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/people-have-been-betrayed-at-78-hasina-vows-to-return-to-bangladesh-to-deliver-justice/): She made that vow in a yet-to-be-released book ‘Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution’ written by Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar and Sahidul Hasan Khokon.
- [China Rejects Trump’s Claim Of Secret Nuclear Tests, Reaffirms ‘No First Use’ Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/china-rejects-trumps-claim-of-secret-nuclear-tests-reaffirms-no-first-use-policy/): China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing’s nuclear strategy is purely defensive and that the country remains committed to suspending all nuclear testing.
- [Trump says ‘days numbered’ for Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-says-days-numbered-for-venezuelas-maduro/): The US president sent mixed signals over his plans for Venezuela as his military build-up in the Caribbean continues.
- [Video: Afghanistan’s Blue Mosque damaged in earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/video-afghanistans-blue-mosque-damaged-in-earthquake/): Video shows earthquake damage to Afghanistan’s shrine of Mazar-i-Sharif, also known as The Blue Mosque.
- [Narendra Modi leads tributes to women’s cricket team after World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/narendra-modi-leads-tributes-to-womens-cricket-team-after-world-cup-win/): India is celebrating after winning a first women’s World Cup, drawing comparisons to the men’s memorable 1983 triumph.
- [Indian cricket fans celebrate first Women’s World Cup title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/indian-cricket-fans-celebrate-first-womens-world-cup-title/): Cricket fans have been celebrating across India after the women’s team claimed their first ever World Cup.
- [Powerful Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Over A Dozen Killed, Historic Blue Mosque ‘Damaged’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/powerful-earthquake-strikes-afghanistan-over-a-dozen-killed-historic-blue-mosque-damaged/): At least 20 people have been killed after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Nov. 3, the Taliban run health ministry saidAround 320 people have been injured following powerful tremors in the city of Mazar-e Sharif n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [LIVE: Israel kills Palestinian in Gaza City; Hamas returns 3 bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/live-israel-kills-palestinian-in-gaza-city-hamas-returns-3-bodies/): Israeli forces kill one Palestinian in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, bringing the toll since the truce to 236.
- [Sudan slams RSF ‘war crimes’ in el-Fasher as survivors recount killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/sudan-slams-rsf-war-crimes-in-el-fasher-as-survivors-recount-killings/): Envoy says Sudan will not take part in talks to end the conflict if the UAE is involved in negotiations.
- [Trump Calls Putin And Xi ‘Tough, Smart Leaders Who Can’t Be Toyed With’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-calls-putin-and-xi-tough-smart-leaders-who-cant-be-toyed-with/): Trump defended his tariff war with China as “strategic and temporary.”
- [‘No, Not Really’: Trump Says He’s Not Planning To Send Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine For Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/no-not-really-trump-says-hes-not-planning-to-send-tomahawk-missiles-to-ukraine-for-now/): Trump has repeatedly expressed caution about steps that might escalate the war with Russia.
- [US Shutdown Stalls Lawsuit By Families Of 260 Victims In Ahmedabad Air Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-shutdown-stalls-lawsuit-by-families-of-260-victims-in-ahmedabad-air-crash/): The US government shutdown has delayed a lawsuit for over 125 Air India Flight 171 crash victims, as families await FAA data to pursue action against Boeing.
- [‘Terrible Thing’: Trump Calls King Charles’ Move To Strip Prince Andrew Of Royal Titles ‘Tragic’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/terrible-thing-trump-calls-king-charles-move-to-strip-prince-andrew-of-royal-titles-tragic/): UK government also confirmed plans to revoke Prince Andrew’s honorary title of Vice-Admiral, his final military rank over Epstein controversy.
- ['Cameras Analysing My Every Smile, Tear, But...': Erika Kirk Amid Buzz Over Hug With JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/cameras-analysing-my-every-smile-tear-but-erika-kirk-amid-buzz-over-hug-with-jd-vance/): Erika Kirk discussed media scrutiny after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and called for cameras in Tyler Robinson’s court trial.
- [Calls for justice after Mexico mayor killed during Day of the Dead festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/calls-for-justice-after-mexico-mayor-killed-during-day-of-the-dead-festival/): Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organised crime, was shot dead during a public festival in the city of Uruapan.
- [Sinner wins Paris Masters to reclaim world No 1 ranking from Alcaraz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/sinner-wins-paris-masters-to-reclaim-world-no-1-ranking-from-alcaraz/): Jannik Sinner’s first Paris Masters crown moves the Italian past Carlos Alcaraz and back into the ATP’s top spot.
- ['I'm A Much Better-Looking Person': Donald Trump On Being Compared To Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/im-a-much-better-looking-person-donald-trump-on-being-compared-to-zohran-mamdani/): Donald Trump called New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani a communist, criticising him ahead of the November 4 election.
- ['Enough Nukes To Blow Up World 150 Times’: Trump On Denuclearisation Talks With China, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/enough-nukes-to-blow-up-world-150-times-trump-on-denuclearisation-talks-with-china-russia/): Trump’s decision to test came shortly after reports that Russia had tested its “unlimited range” Burevestnik missile.
- ['Won't Allow..': Trump Again Warns Of Military Action In Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/wont-allow-trump-again-warns-of-military-action-in-nigeria-over-alleged-christian-killings/): US President Trump warned of possible US military action in Nigeria over Christian killings, while Nigeria insists on sovereignty and denies claims of Christian genocide.
- [Trump Says US Immigration Raids ‘Not Tough Enough’ As Protests Mount Nationwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-says-us-immigration-raids-not-tough-enough-as-protests-mount-nationwide/): The remarks came during Trump’s first interview with CBS since the network, owned by Paramount, agreed to a $16 million settlement with him over a lawsuit
- [Is US Planning Nuclear Explosions Again? Team Trump Clarifies New Testing Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/is-us-planning-nuclear-explosions-again-team-trump-clarifies-new-testing-plan/): US nuclear tests would assess all components of nuclear weapon, such as triggering systems and safety mechanisms, to ensure they function correctly.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,348](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1348/): Here are the key events from day 1,348 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['CIA's Man…': Bangladesh Army Chief Double-Crossed Hasina, Claims Her Ex-Home Minister In New Book | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/cias-man-bangladesh-army-chief-double-crossed-hasina-claims-her-ex-home-minister-in-new-book-exclusive/): The bombshell was revealed in the book, ‘Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution’ written by Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar and Sahidul Hasan Khokon
- [‘Disgustingly Baseless’: Kash Patel Denies Using FBI Jet For Personal Trip With Girlfriend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/disgustingly-baseless-kash-patel-denies-using-fbi-jet-for-personal-trip-with-girlfriend/): Kash Patel denounced the reports of using FBI jet for personal use as a politically motivated attacks aimed at undermining his credibility and personal life.
- [4 Killed, Over 60 Wounded As 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/4-killed-over-60-wounded-as-6-3-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-afghanistan/): A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring over 60, as reported by local media.
- [‘On the brink of making history’: Zohran Mamdani casts vote in NYC election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/on-the-brink-of-making-history-zohran-mamdani-casts-vote-in-nyc-election/): Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, cast his ballot in Astoria, Queens, on Election Day.
- [How Israel is using ‘no war, no peace’ Lebanonisation model in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/how-israel-is-using-no-war-no-peace-lebanonisation-model-in-gaza/): Since a 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israel has attacked Lebanon almost daily. Now, the pattern is repeating in Gaza.
- [6 Killed After Military Chopper Deployed For Typhoon Relief Ops Crashes In Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/6-killed-after-military-chopper-deployed-for-typhoon-relief-ops-crashes-in-philippines/): A Super Huey helicopter crashed near Loreto during Typhoon Kalmaegi relief, killing six.
- [New York Mayor Race: Zohran Mamdani Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Cuomo, Latest Polls Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/new-york-mayor-race-zohran-mamdani-holds-double-digit-lead-over-cuomo-latest-polls-show/): Multiple polls show Democrat Zohran Mamdani holding a clear lead over independent Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, with Republican Curtis Sliwa trailing behind.
- ['Promotes Violence And Abuse': UK To Ban Porn Depicting Strangulation Or Suffocation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/promotes-violence-and-abuse-uk-to-ban-porn-depicting-strangulation-or-suffocation/): Under the proposed rules, technology platforms will be required to take “proactive steps” to stop users from accessing this type of content
- [Reddit Faces Global Outage As Thousands Report Login Failures On App And Website](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/reddit-faces-global-outage-as-thousands-report-login-failures-on-app-and-website/): Acknowledging the issue, Reddit said it had identified the cause and was working on a fix
- [Gen Z are demanding schools and hospitals, not superyachts and helicopters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/gen-z-are-demanding-schools-and-hospitals-not-superyachts-and-helicopters/): Young people are rejecting a system that funds wealth and prestige while public services collapse.
- [Scientists watch flare with 10 trillion suns’ light from massive black hole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/scientists-watch-flare-with-10-trillion-suns-light-from-massive-black-hole/): The burst of energy was likely triggered when an unusually large star wandered too close to the black hole.
- [Iranian Man Found Dead Hours After Posting Video Burning Khamenei's Portrait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/iranian-man-found-dead-hours-after-posting-video-burning-khameneis-portrait/): Omid Sarlak, in his twenties, shared the video on Instagram story on Friday, showing him setting fire to a portrait of Khamenei in a forested area
- [Club Brugge vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/club-brugge-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Belgian side Club Brugge host reigning La Liga champions Barcelona in a Matchday 4 league phase fixture.
- [Putin orders roadmap for Russian rare earths extraction by December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/putin-orders-roadmap-for-russian-rare-earths-extraction-by-december/): Russia has reserves of 15 rare earth metals totalling 28.7 million tonnes, according to the Natural Resources Ministry.
- ['He Didn’t Say That’: Cuomo Rejects Trump’s Endorsement, Mamdani Quips ‘You Worked Hard For This’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/he-didnt-say-that-cuomo-rejects-trumps-endorsement-mamdani-quips-you-worked-hard-for-this/): Cuomo made the remarks while standing alongside Ruben Diaz Sr., a former city councilmember and fellow Democrat known for his support of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.
- [Bomb Threats Close Polling Stations During New Jersey Governor Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/bomb-threats-close-polling-stations-during-new-jersey-governor-elections/): Bomb threats shut New Jersey polling stations as Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli. Andrew Cuomo faces Zohran Mamdani in New York mayoral race amid record early voting.
- [‘Nuclear Option’: Trump Fears Dems May Win Midterms, White House If Republicans Keep Filibuster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nuclear-option-trump-fears-dems-may-win-midterms-white-house-if-republicans-keep-filibuster/): The filibuster is a US Senate rule that lets the minority block bills unless 60 senators agree to end debate — a key hurdle Trump now wants Republicans to abolish.
- [Why did Wikipedia cofounder block edits to the ‘Gaza genocide’ page?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/why-did-wikipedia-cofounder-block-edits-to-the-gaza-genocide-page/): Jimmy Wales calls for ‘neutral approach’ to page, which referred to ‘ongoing, intentional destruction’ of Palestinians.
- [Dick Cheney, the controversial power behind the Bush throne, dead at 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/dick-cheney-the-controversial-power-behind-the-bush-throne-dead-at-84/): Cheney wielded rare clout in Washington for over three decades, becoming the most powerful US vice president ever.
- [Sabalenka to battle Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/sabalenka-to-battle-kyrgios-in-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match/): World number one Aryna Sabalenka to face ex-Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in male vs female contest later this year.
- [Indian-Origin Man Pinned To Wall, Assaulted In Racial Attack At Canada McDonald's](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/indian-origin-man-pinned-to-wall-assaulted-in-racial-attack-at-canada-mcdonalds/): The footage, captured by bystanders, shows the attacker physically assaulting the victim while shouting racial remarks
- [Taiwan, Human Rights Among 4 ‘Red Lines’ US Must Not Cross: Chinese Envoy After Trump-Xi Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/taiwan-human-rights-among-4-red-lines-us-must-not-cross-chinese-envoy-after-trump-xi-talks/): China’s ambassador Xie Feng urged the US to respect four red lines on Taiwan, democracy, path and system, and development rights after Xi Jinping and Trump’s summit in South Korea.
- [Can Trump legally stop federal funding to New York City if Mamdani wins?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/can-trump-legally-stop-federal-funding-to-new-york-city-if-mamdani-wins/): Trump threw his support behind Cuomo and threatened to cut funding to the city if Mamdani won the mayoral election.
- [Qatar’s Emir condemns atrocities in Sudan’s el Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/qatars-emir-condemns-atrocities-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has condemned the bloodshed in Sudan’s el-Fasher.
- [Video: Hunting Brazil’s illegal goldminers, deep in Amazon rainforest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/video-hunting-brazils-illegal-goldminers-deep-in-amazon-rainforest/): Deep into the Amazon rainforest environmental agents are on the hunt for illegal goldminers.
- [Xi eyes deeper China-Russia ties despite ‘turbulent’ external conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/xi-eyes-deeper-china-russia-ties-despite-turbulent-external-conditions/): Chinese leader meets Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing just days after his summit with US President Donald Trump.
- [Should ancient traditions guide our societies today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/should-ancient-traditions-guide-our-societies-today/): Societies today stand divided—between old traditions that shaped us and new ways redefining how we live
- [We must agree on the “bigger picture” in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/we-must-agree-on-the-bigger-picture-in-gaza/): “Is Gaza going to be part of something bigger? Or semi-autonomous? This is the key question.”
- [Is Europe really breaking free from China, or just following the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/is-europe-really-breaking-free-from-china-or-just-following-the-us/): Europe says it is ‘de-coupling’ from China, but the Nexperia case shows it’s still acting under US influence.
- [Former US Vice President Dick Cheney, Architect Of US' Post-9/11 War On Terror, Dies At 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/former-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-architect-of-us-post-9-11-war-on-terror-dies-at-84/): Dick Cheney, former US Vice President and key architect of the post-9/11 War on Terror, has died at 84.
- [2025 NYC Mayoral Election: What to Know About Voting On Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/2025-nyc-mayoral-election-what-to-know-about-voting-on-tuesday/): Over 730,000 ballots cast ahead of New York City mayoral elections featuring Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Voting runs 6 am to 9 pm Tuesday.
- [Mysterious Russian Plane Landing In Venezuela Raises Concern In US | Watch Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/mysterious-russian-plane-landing-in-venezuela-raises-concern-in-us-watch-video/): Russian Plane In Venezuela: A Russian military jet’s secretive landing in Venezuela sparked questions over Moscow’s military ties, covert aid and signals to Washington.
- ['Over 100 Stings': US Father And Teen Son Die After Being Attacked By Hornet Swarm In Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/over-100-stings-us-father-and-teen-son-die-after-being-attacked-by-hornet-swarm-in-laos/): According to reports, the father and son were descending from a tree with their guide when they were suddenly surrounded by hornets
- [Could Trump curb voters’ rights before 2026 US midterms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/could-trump-curb-voters-rights-before-2026-us-midterms/): President Trump seeks to change US voting mechanisms before next year’s elections.
- [Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/former-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dead-at-84/): The former VP was a divisive political figure who led the Bush administration’s ‘war on terror’ and invasion of Iraq.
- [What does the New York mayor do?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/what-does-the-new-york-mayor-do/): New Yorkers are electing a new mayor as President Trump threatens to cut federal funds if his pick loses.
- [Will Trump’s support win Cuomo last-minute surge – or could it hurt him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/will-trumps-support-win-cuomo-last-minute-surge-or-could-it-hurt-him/): President Trump endorses Cuomo for New York mayor. But will his support help or hinder the former Democrat’s campaign?
- [Crimes against children in conflict zones surges in 2024: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/crimes-against-children-in-conflict-zones-surges-in-2024-ngo/): One in five children live in conflict zones and 520 million exposed to war, a record high.
- [Sikh Pilgrims Cross Attari-Wagah Border For The First Time Since Operation Sindoor, Ahead of Parkash Purab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/sikh-pilgrims-cross-attari-wagah-border-for-the-first-time-since-operation-sindoor-ahead-of-parkash-purab/): Approximately 2,100 Indian citizens were granted visas by the Pakistan High Commission for the 10-day pilgrimage
- [Videos document alleged atrocities in Tanzania crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/videos-document-alleged-atrocities-in-tanzania-crackdown/): Tanzanian activists say graphic videos offer proof government forces killed dozens of people protesting election result.
- [‘Russia will not attack any other European country’: Albanian PM Edi Rama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/russia-will-not-attack-any-other-european-country-albanian-pm-edi-rama/): Al Jazeera interviews the Western Balkans leader as fears rise across Europe of a spillover effect from the Ukraine war.
- [South Korea to triple AI spending, boost defence budget](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/south-korea-to-triple-ai-spending-boost-defence-budget/): Lee said 10.1 trillion won would go towards “a major transformation aimed at propelling South Korea into the ranks of the world’s top three AI powers” alongside US and China
- [Kim Mourns Death of N. Korea's Ex-Ceremonial Head Of State, Kim Yong Nam, Seoul Extends Condolences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/kim-mourns-death-of-n-koreas-ex-ceremonial-head-of-state-kim-yong-nam-seoul-extends-condolences/): Kim Yong Nam, North Korea’s former ceremonial head of state died at the age of 97, state media reported on Nov. 4He held the role of the President of Pyongyang’s Supreme People’s Assembly from 1998 to 2019 n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Is Comet 3I/ATLAS Really An Alien Ship? Here’s What Elon Musk Said | Watch NASA Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/is-comet-3i-atlas-really-an-alien-ship-heres-what-elon-musk-said-watch-nasa-viral-video/): A mysterious interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, is fueling online frenzy- with NASA clips, doomsday theories and Elon Musk memes sparking fears of an Earth-bound impact.
- [A TV Drama’s Fictional Wedding Has Become A Real Blasphemy Case In Pakistan: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/a-tv-dramas-fictional-wedding-has-become-a-real-blasphemy-case-in-pakistan-heres-why/): A marriage between a Syed woman and a non-Syed man in a TV drama ‘Sher’ has ignited a blasphemy case and an online storm in Pakistan
- [‘Yunus Will Be Out, Hasina Will Be Back’: Bangladesh Leader Blames Army Chief For Ouster | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/yunus-will-be-out-hasina-will-be-back-bangladesh-leader-blames-army-chief-for-ouster-exclusive/): Awami League leader Azaduzzaman Khan Kamal to News18, “The time and date I can’t say, but Sheikh Hasina will go to Bangladesh.”
- [NYC Mayoral Election: Meet The Key Contenders In New York City's High-Stakes Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nyc-mayoral-election-meet-the-key-contenders-in-new-york-citys-high-stakes-race/): Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa vie for New York mayor as voters face a pivotal choice in a nationally watched election
- [US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/us-eyes-troop-flexibility-increased-defence-spending-in-south-korea/): Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
- [NYC Mayoral Election LIVE: Socialist Mamdani Holds Edge Over Cuomo, Sliwa In Tight Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nyc-mayoral-election-live-socialist-mamdani-holds-edge-over-cuomo-sliwa-in-tight-race/): Mamdani, who describes himself as a socialist and campaigned on reducing costs for ordinary New Yorkers, was leading by seven points on 41 percent in the latest AtlasIntel poll
- [Gas Cylinder Explosion In Pakistan's Supreme Court, 12 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/gas-cylinder-explosion-in-pakistans-supreme-court-12-injured/): A gas explosion in the Supreme Court of Pakistan canteen injured at least 12, with two critical. The blast caused panic prompting lawyers and employees to rush outside to safety
- [NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nyc-mayoral-election-candidates-polls-results-and-whats-at-stake/): The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics.
- [Typhoon Kalmaegi Wreaks Havoc In Central Philippines, Heavy Rains Trigger ‘Massive Flooding’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/typhoon-kalmaegi-wreaks-havoc-in-central-philippines-heavy-rains-trigger-massive-flooding/): Typhoon Kalmaegi inundated several towns in central Philippines as torrential rains battered the country on Nov. 4 Video shared by the Philippine Red Cross showed people trying to escape the floods in Cebu Province n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Australian PM Albanese Likely To Visit India This Month In First Trip Since Re-Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/australian-pm-albanese-likely-to-visit-india-this-month-in-first-trip-since-re-election/): Top sources said that the dates for the visit are still being finalised, adding that this would be Prime Minister Albanese’s first trip to India since his re-election
- [Hinduja Group Chairperson Gopichand P Hinduja Passes Away At 85 In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/hinduja-group-chairperson-gopichand-p-hinduja-passes-away-at-85-in-london/): Post Content
- [Chess world roiled by Naroditsky’s ‘unexpected’ death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/chess-world-roiled-by-naroditskys-unexpected-death/): Sudden passing of respected grandmaster and gifted communicator of chess leads to allegations of ‘cyberbullying’.
- [Doha declaration ‘booster shot for development’ amid global uncertainty: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/doha-declaration-booster-shot-for-development-amid-global-uncertainty-un/): UN chief says 700 million people live in extreme poverty as Qatar calls for doubling efforts to support Palestinians.
- [Woman Holding Hilarious Placard At NYC Marathon Deserves A Standing Ovation: ‘This Is Excessive, Just Get Ozempic’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/woman-holding-hilarious-placard-at-nyc-marathon-deserves-a-standing-ovation-this-is-excessive-just-get-ozempic/): The video making the rounds online shows the spectators lined up behind barriers with some of the funniest marathon signs ever.
- [The Making Of A Mayor: How Zohran Mamdani Is Rewriting New York’s Political Playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/the-making-of-a-mayor-how-zohran-mamdani-is-rewriting-new-yorks-political-playbook/): A practising Shia Muslim, he recently married Syrian-born illustrator Rama Duwaji, whose work has appeared in major outlets like The New Yorker and The Washington Post
- [‘India Is The Future’: Israel's FM Hails Delhi As ‘Global Superpower’, Seeks Stronger Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/india-is-the-future-israels-fm-hails-delhi-as-global-superpower-seeks-stronger-ties/): Israel’s Foreign Minister condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, calling radical extremism a shared challenge for both India and Israel.
- [Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two people as it batters Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/typhoon-kalmaegi-kills-two-people-as-it-batters-philippines/): Storm causes havoc as it hits centre of the country, displacing hundreds of thousands.
- [NYC mayoral election live: Mamdani leads polls against Cuomo, Sliwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nyc-mayoral-election-live-mamdani-leads-polls-against-cuomo-sliwa/): Mayoral race pits Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
- [Freed Palestinian prisoners reunited with families in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/freed-palestinian-prisoners-reunited-with-families-in-gaza/): Heartwarming scenes unfolded in Gaza as Israel released five Palestinian prisoners, reuniting them with their families.
- [Video: Typhoon floods wash away cars and shipping containers in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/video-typhoon-floods-wash-away-cars-and-shipping-containers-in-philippines/): Cars and shipping containers were washed away by floods caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines.
- [Trump Blasts “Communist” Mamdani, Threatens New York City With Fund Cuts Amid Mayoral Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/trump-blasts-communist-mamdani-threatens-new-york-city-with-fund-cuts-amid-mayoral-polls/): The US president threatened to halt minimum federal funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani were to win the mayoral raceMamdani, a self-declared socialist was trailed by former state governor Andrew Cuomo, backed by Donald Trump, on 34 percent n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Not Aliens, This Interstellar Comet May Carry Life's Seeds From Before Our Sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/not-aliens-this-interstellar-comet-may-carry-lifes-seeds-from-before-our-sun/): Comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object ever spotted, travelling over 130,000 mph and carrying chemical signatures older than our Sun
- [A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/a-look-inside-egypts-newly-unveiled-grand-egyptian-museum/): After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.
- [Why Everyone Is Talking About The NYC Mayoral Race, And Why Trump Is Personally So Invested?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/why-everyone-is-talking-about-the-nyc-mayoral-race-and-why-trump-is-personally-so-invested/): As socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani faces off with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, Donald Trump’s threats and endorsements have turned it into a test of America’s political soul
- [Now, Trump ‘Plans’ War On Mexico? US ‘Troops, Spies Train For On-Ground Ops’ Under ‘Title 50’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/now-trump-plans-war-on-mexico-us-troops-spies-train-for-on-ground-ops-under-title-50-4k/): The US government has started planning for a new mission ‘to target drug cartels’ in Mexico, as per an NBC news report citing officials. The potential mission is already in “the early stages of training”, but a deployment to Mexico is not imminent, the NBC news report added. The operation would involve sending American troops […]
- [‘Mumdumi Or Whatever’: Musk’s Mocking Jibe At Indian-Origin Mamdani Sparks Racism Row Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/mumdumi-or-whatever-musks-mocking-jibe-at-indian-origin-mamdani-sparks-racism-row-online/): Elon Musk sparked backlash after mocking Zohran Mamdani’s name while endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York mayor, igniting debate on racism and cultural sensitivity in US politics.
- [After Pakistan, Turkey Gets 'Greater Bangladesh' Artwork Featuring India's Northeast From Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/after-pakistan-turkey-gets-greater-bangladesh-artwork-featuring-indias-northeast-from-yunus/): Sources claim that the document included “battle plans” and “post-victory management frameworks,” purportedly aimed at transforming Assam.
- [Nick Smith Jr, Lakers stun Blazers without injured James, Doncic and Reaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nick-smith-jr-lakers-stun-blazers-without-injured-james-doncic-and-reaves/): Unheralded Nick Smith Jr led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
- [Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/mamdani-promises-to-stand-up-to-bullies-after-trump-funding-threat/): At his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threa
- [On Cam: US Woman Dragged Out From Car, Pinned To Ground After Collision With Federal Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/on-cam-us-woman-dragged-out-from-car-pinned-to-ground-after-collision-with-federal-agents/): Witnesses said that the agents were arresting several landscaping workers believed to be in the country without authorisation
- [‘Next Superpower’: Finland’s President Says UN Risks Weakening Without India At The Table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/next-superpower-finlands-president-says-un-risks-weakening-without-india-at-the-table/): Finland President Alexander Stubb called India a rising superpower and praised New Delhi’s global influence and strategic leadership.
- [Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as it eyes expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/starbucks-sells-majority-stake-in-china-business-as-it-eyes-expansion/): The US coffee giant wants to more than double its presence in China with the help of private equity firm Boyu Capital.
- [Two dead as Typhoon Kalmaegi brings massive flooding in central Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/two-dead-as-typhoon-kalmaegi-brings-massive-flooding-in-central-philippines/): Residents seek refuge on rooftops, and cars float through flooded streets on the island of Cebu.
- [The Artist Behind NYC's Socialist Face: How Wife Rama Duwaji Is Curating Zohran Mamdani's Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/the-artist-behind-nycs-socialist-face-how-wife-rama-duwaji-is-curating-zohran-mamdanis-rise/): Duwaji, born to Syrian-American parents, trained as an illustrator and ceramicist, creating work centred on identity, migration, and memory
- [Bangladesh’s Yunus Govt Bows To Islamists; Scraps Music, PE Teacher Posts In School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/bangladeshs-yunus-govt-bows-to-islamists-scraps-music-pe-teacher-posts-in-school/): Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has scrapped music and physical education teacher posts in schools after Islamist groups denounced the move as “un-Islamic.”
- [Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis boxing fight on November 14 cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/jake-paul-gervonta-davis-boxing-fight-on-november-14-cancelled/): Jake Paul will seek another fight later in 2025 after his opponent Gervonta Davis was issued with a civil lawsuit.
- [LIVE: Joy in Gaza as Palestinians freed by Israel reunite with families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/live-joy-in-gaza-as-palestinians-freed-by-israel-reunite-with-families/): Release comes as Israel arrests a senior military lawyer over a leaked video of an assault of a Palestinian detainee.
- [Worker dies in Italy after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/worker-dies-in-italy-after-rescue-from-partially-collapsed-medieval-tower/): The Romanian worker was trapped for hours under the rubble following the partial collapse of Rome’s Torre dei Conti.
- [What Is New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s India Connection, And Who Is His Mother?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/what-is-new-york-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdanis-india-connection-and-who-is-his-mother/): Throughout his campaign, Zohran Mamdani has spoken candidly about his Indian heritage and the religious diversity of his family.
- [‘Making history’: Mamdani to voters on election eve as Trump backs Cuomo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/making-history-mamdani-to-voters-on-election-eve-as-trump-backs-cuomo/): Supporters say Mamdani on precipice of historic victory in New York City, but some voters say they are still undecided.
- [Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Trump on Nov 18: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/saudi-crown-prince-mbs-to-visit-trump-on-nov-18-white-house/): Saudi Arabian leader’s visit will be second with Trump as US president, eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington.
- [US Courts Halt Deportation Of Indian-Origin Man Wrongfully Jailed For 43 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/us-courts-halt-deportation-of-indian-origin-man-wrongfully-jailed-for-43-years/): Subramanyam Vedam, freed after 43 years for a wrongful murder conviction, faces deportation over an old drug charge as US courts temporarily block his removal.
- [Obama Snubs Zohram Mamdani Ahead Of NYC Mayoral Election, Refuses To Endorse Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/obama-snubs-zohram-mamdani-ahead-of-nyc-mayoral-election-refuses-to-endorse-him/): New York City is set to witness a tough contest for the next mayor, with Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa eying the post in a closely watched race.
- [Avalanche hits Nepal’s Mount Yalung Ri, killing seven climbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/avalanche-hits-nepals-mount-yalung-ri-killing-seven-climbers/): Victims include five foreigners and two Nepalis, while four others remain missing, media reports say.
- [US airports hit by major delays from record-breaking government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/us-airports-hit-by-major-delays-from-record-breaking-government-shutdown/): Absences surge among US air traffic controllers, who have been working for more than a month without pay.
- [Indian-Origin Truck Driver, Who Killed 3 In California, Was Sober During Crash: US Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/indian-origin-truck-driver-who-killed-3-in-california-was-sober-during-crash-us-officials/): Indian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh, who was arrested after a fatal crash in California last month, was not under the influence of alcohol, US authorities confirmed.
- [‘Ready To Play Any Role’: Sudan Envoy Says Talks On For Release Of Odisha Man Abducted by RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/ready-to-play-any-role-sudan-envoy-says-talks-on-for-release-of-odisha-man-abducted-by-rsf/): Odisha man was reportedly kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group, from Al Fashir.
- ['We'll Not Be The First To Resume Nuclear Tests': Pakistani Official After Trump Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/well-not-be-the-first-to-resume-nuclear-tests-pakistani-official-after-trump-remarks/): North Korea remains the only nation known to have conducted a nuclear detonation since the 1990s
- [Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia To Contest From Three Seats As BNP Names 237 Candidates For 2026 Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/former-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zia-to-contest-from-three-seats-as-bnp-names-237-candidates-for-2026-elections/): BNP names candidates for 237 seats ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls after Haseena Sheikh’s resignation. Khaleda Zia to contest from Bogura-7, Feni-1, and Dinajpur-3.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,349](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1349/): Here are the key events from day 1,349 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['NYC Will Be Social Disaster': Trump Warns Of Halting Federal Funds If Zohran Mamdani Wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nyc-will-be-social-disaster-trump-warns-of-halting-federal-funds-if-zohran-mamdani-wins/): Donald Trump attacked New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist” and warning he would limit federal funds to the city if Mamdani wins.
- [Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/peru-cuts-ties-with-mexico-over-asylum-for-ex-prime-minister/): Move comes after Betssy Chavez, who is on trial on coup charges, fled to the Mexican Embassy in Peru.
- [North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/north-koreas-former-head-of-state-kim-yong-nam-dead-at-97/): Senior official known for his loyalty to the Kim family served as head of Supreme People’s Assembly for two decades.
- [Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/trump-says-he-will-restrict-federal-funds-for-new-york-city-if-mamdani-wins/): Day before the vote, Trump says ‘highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds’ if Democrat candidate wins.
- [US family sues Tesla, alleging wrongful death due to faulty doors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/us-family-sues-tesla-alleging-wrongful-death-due-to-faulty-doors/): The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges lithium-ion battery pack in Model S caused the electronic door systems to fail.
- [Guinea military government leader enters presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/guinea-military-government-leader-enters-presidential-race/): Mamady Doumbouya formally files papers for December 28 vote, aimed at restoring constitutional order after 2021 coup.
- [Israel strikes southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-killing-two-and-wounding-seven/): The attacks in two towns come a day after Israel threatened to escalate its assault on alleged Hezbollah targets.
- [‘Check If There’s A Backdoor’: Xi Quips After Gifting South Korean President Two Xiaomi Phones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/check-if-theres-a-backdoor-xi-quips-after-gifting-south-korean-president-two-xiaomi-phones/): Xi Jinping gifted Lee Jae-myung Xiaomi phones in Gyeongju, joking about backdoor risks. The exchange highlighted tech ambitions and marked Xi’s first South Korea visit in 11 years.
- [Turkiye: Hamas will transfer Gaza’s governance to committee of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/turkiye-hamas-will-transfer-gazas-governance-to-committee-of-palestinians/): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Hamas is ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a new committee.
- [Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/03/kimberly-clark-to-buy-tylenol-maker-kenvue-for-40bn/): The deal has analysts puzzled, as the US maker of Tylenol has seen sales dip after the White House linked it to autism.
- [‘We Got Our A**es Handed To Us’: Vivek Ramaswamy Says Republicans Should Worry After Poll Defeats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/we-got-our-aes-handed-to-us-vivek-ramaswamy-says-republicans-should-worry-after-poll-defeats/): Vivek Ramaswamy urges Republicans to learn from defeat after Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race and Democrats sweep key elections.
- [Who Is Aftab Pureval? Indian-Origin Cincinnati Mayor Wins 2nd Term, Defeats Vance's Half-Brother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/who-is-aftab-pureval-indian-origin-cincinnati-mayor-wins-2nd-term-defeats-vances-half-brother/): Aftab Pureval, first Asian-American mayor of Cincinnati, won a second term with nearly 80% votes, defeating Cory Bowman, half-brother of US Vice President JD Vance.
- [Hostage Remains Received On Tuesday Are Of US-Israeli Citizen: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/hostage-remains-received-on-tuesday-are-of-us-israeli-citizen-israel/): Israel received Itay Chen’s remains via Red Cross under a US-brokered ceasefire. Only seven deceased hostages remain in Gaza.
- [Politicisation Of Pilgrimage? Pakistan Defends Move To Stop 300 Indian Pilgrims At Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/politicisation-of-pilgrimage-pakistan-defends-move-to-stop-300-indian-pilgrims-at-border/): Pakistan insists it continues to facilitate religious tourism, pointing out that it has issued more than 2,100 visas to Indian citizens this year, even after Operation Sindoor
- [From Teacup To TTP: Ishaq Dar Links ISI’s Kabul Diplomacy To Pakistan’s Terror Resurgence | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/from-teacup-to-ttp-ishaq-dar-links-isis-kabul-diplomacy-to-pakistans-terror-resurgence-exclusive-details/): Dar repeatedly referred to the infamous September 2021 image of the then-DG ISI Faiz Hameed sipping tea at the Serena Hotel in Kabul shortly after the Taliban takeover
- [From Army Chief To Constitutional Authority: What Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Means For Asim Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/from-army-chief-to-constitutional-authority-what-pakistans-27th-amendment-means-for-asim-munir-exclusive/): These changes, sources said, are intended to “stabilise Pakistan’s long-term governance framework” by formally recognising the military’s role in national policy
- [Pakistan Under Fire: India Reacts Strongly After Hindus Denied Entry | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Sikhs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/pakistan-under-fire-india-reacts-strongly-after-hindus-denied-entry-guru-nanak-jayanti-sikhs/): | Pakistan on the defensive after they denied Hindus entry into the country; top Indian government sources say that they are not convinced n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [How Nepal’s New Pro-China Left Bloc Of 9 Parties Could Impact India: Exclusive From Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/how-nepals-new-pro-china-left-bloc-of-9-parties-could-impact-india-exclusive-from-intel-sources/): US versus China in Nepal? Intelligence inputs suggest Chinese envoys are actively engaging Nepal’s Maoist leaders with financial and political promises
- [‘Let NATO Watch…’ Putin Boasts of ‘Invincible’ Nuclear Weapons, Awards Burevestnik Makers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/let-nato-watch-putin-boasts-of-invincible-nuclear-weapons-awards-burevestnik-makers/): On November 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted NATO observing the successful Burevestnik missile test, claiming unlimited range. While presenting awards to its developers, he stressed Russia poses no threat. Recent weeks also saw tests of the Poseidon nuclear drone and launch of the nuclear submarine Khabarovsk. n18oc_world
- [UN chief warns Gaza stabilisation force must have international legitimacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/un-chief-warns-gaza-stabilisation-force-must-have-international-legitimacy/): Antonio Guterres tells Al Jazeera, ceasefire in Gaza remains ‘fragile’ as more aid is needed to ‘eliminate famine’.
- [Fact check: Was listing candidates twice on NYC ballot a scam?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/fact-check-was-listing-candidates-twice-on-nyc-ballot-a-scam/): Elon Musk criticised New York’s election system, citing fusion voting, duplicate candidates and ID concerns.
- [Gaza youth artist finds outlet for her trauma and grief from Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/gaza-youth-artist-finds-outlet-for-her-trauma-and-grief-from-israels-war/): Yara Youssef Abu Kweik, 16, is processing her emotions by painting scenes of suffering from her daily life.
- [Cargo plane crash sparks deadly fireball in Kentucky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/cargo-plane-crash-sparks-deadly-fireball-in-kentucky/): Security camera video shows the moment a UPS cargo plane crashed on take-off in the US state of Kentucky.
- [FATF Praises India’s Asset Recovery System, Cites ED As Global Model Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/fatf-praises-indias-asset-recovery-system-cites-ed-as-global-model-agency/): FATF said India has built a well-coordinated and technology-driven mechanism for asset recovery, combining legal tools with operational collaboration across multiple agencies.
- ['Producer Of...': Mira Nair Recalls 1988 Cannes Incident To Describe Son Zohran Mamdani's Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/producer-of-mira-nair-recalls-1988-cannes-incident-to-describe-son-zohran-mamdanis-win/): 37 years later, Mira Nair, recounted the 1988 Cannes incident involving her mother while introducing herself as the “producer of the candidate.”
- [Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race: Why This Is A Big Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-wins-nyc-mayoral-race-why-this-is-a-big-deal/): Zohran Mamdani scripted history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral race in a century.
- [Longest US government shutdown leaves millions without food aid or pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/longest-us-government-shutdown-leaves-millions-without-food-aid-or-pay/): The US government shutdown has now lasted for 36 days, making it the longest on record.
- [Pakistan welcomes Indian Sikh pilgrims in first crossing since May conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/pakistan-welcomes-indian-sikh-pilgrims-in-first-crossing-since-may-conflict/): Sikh pilgrims cross from India into Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday, one of Sikhism’s most sacred festivals.
- [Israeli army, settlers strike 2,350 times in West Bank last month: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/israeli-army-settlers-strike-2350-times-in-west-bank-last-month-report/): ‘Cycle of terror’ spikes as Higher Planning Council set to advance plans to build 1985 new settlement units.
- [Dhaka Bars Controversial Preacher Zakir Naik From Entering Bangladesh Till Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/dhaka-bars-controversial-preacher-zakir-naik-from-entering-bangladesh-till-elections/): Bangladesh officials said Zakir Naik’s travel ban was prompted by security and logistical concerns ahead of the national elections.
- [Iran releases two French nationals imprisoned for three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/iran-releases-two-french-nationals-imprisoned-for-three-years/): Cecile Kohler, 41, and her partner, Jacques Paris, 72, had been jailed on charges of spying for France and Israel.
- [Government shutdown becomes longest in US history as impact felt nationwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-becomes-longest-in-us-history-as-impact-felt-nationwide/): As the shutdown enters its 36th day, Democrats and Republicans remain unwavering over healthcare spending.
- [At least 11 killed as passenger train collides with cargo train in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/at-least-11-killed-as-passenger-train-collides-with-cargo-train-in-india/): The rescue and recovery operation has ended and movement of trains through the accident site has resumed.
- [What does Mamdani’s win mean for the future of the Democratic Party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/what-does-mamdanis-win-mean-for-the-future-of-the-democratic-party/): Supporters say Mamdani offers bold blueprint for Democrats in age of Trump, even as some top officials remain reticent.
- [California’s Proposition 50 on redistricting to pass in blow to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/californias-proposition-50-on-redistricting-to-pass-in-blow-to-trump/): Big victory for California Governor Gavin Newsom could tip congressional balance of power in Democrats’ favour.
- [Bayern Munich upset PSG as Diaz scores two goals in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/bayern-munich-upset-psg-as-diaz-scores-two-goals-in-champions-league/): Bayern Munich remain top of the league standings after staging a road win over reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
- [Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor – vows to serve all communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-elected-new-york-mayor-vows-to-serve-all-communities/): Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
- [Australia adds Reddit, Kick to social media ban for children under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/australia-adds-reddit-kick-to-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16/): Australia to restrict access to nine social media platforms for children under the age of 16 from December 10.
- [UPS Cargo Plane Disaster: Fire Engulfs Buildings Near Louisville Airport; 3 Dead, 11 Injured | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/ups-cargo-plane-disaster-fire-engulfs-buildings-near-louisville-airport-3-dead-11-injured-4k/): Breaking news from Louisville, Kentucky: A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff, igniting a massive fireball and engulfing nearby industrial buildings. Authorities confirmed that at least 3 people have died and 11 others were injured in the tragic accident.The crash occurred around 5:15 P.M. local time on November 4th, as the wide-body cargo aircraft, […]
- [China’s 'Shape-Shifting' Missile Aces Mach 5 Test, Can This Change Air Combat Forever? | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/chinas-shape-shifting-missile-aces-mach-5-test-can-this-change-air-combat-forever-watch/): China Shape Shifting Missile: China tests a shape-shifting hypersonic missile that folds for speed and unfolds for agility. Lab results show promise.
- [Zohran Mamdani Won On Big Ideas. Delivering Them May Be The Hard Part](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-won-on-big-ideas-delivering-them-may-be-the-hard-part/): Whether Mamdani can turn his manifesto into measurable progress will define not just his legacy, but the future course of America’s largest city
- ['Future Looks A Little Bit Brighter': Obama Congratulates Democrats On US Poll Performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/future-looks-a-little-bit-brighter-obama-congratulates-democrats-on-us-poll-performance/): The wins came as Democrats secured key victories across states and cities, highlighting momentum ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- [Mira Nair Shares Zoya Akhtar’s Insta Story On Son Zohran Mamdani's New York Mayoral Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/mira-nair-shares-zoya-akhtars-insta-story-on-son-zohran-mamdanis-new-york-mayoral-win/): Mira Nair reposted Zoya Akhtar’s Instagram story that read, “Zohran you beauty,” accompanied by heart and fireworks emojis.
- [Why Indian Student Visas Are Facing Record Rejections In Canada This Year? | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/why-indian-student-visas-are-facing-record-rejections-in-canada-this-year-watch/): Canada Student Visa Rejection 2025: Canada rejected 74% of Indian student visa applications in August 2025- the highest yet. Here’s why
- [Zohran Mamdani's Bollywood Touch In NYC, Walks Off To 'Dhoom Machale' During Victory Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdanis-bollywood-touch-in-nyc-walks-off-to-dhoom-machale-during-victory-speech/): The video of ‘Dhoom Machale’ playing at Mamdani’s victory celebration has left the internet stunned.
- ['And So It Begins': Trump Fires Back At Zohran Mamdani's Attack After NYC Mayoral Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/and-so-it-begins-trump-fires-back-at-zohran-mamdanis-attack-after-nyc-mayoral-poll-win/): Donald Trump responded to newly-elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s challenge with a terse Truth Social post, saying, “And so it begins!”
- [Days After Trump-Xi Meet, China Extends Suspension Of Additional 24% Tariff On US Goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/days-after-trump-xi-meet-china-extends-suspension-of-additional-24-tariff-on-us-goods/): Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held talks in South Korea last month that effectively extended a truce for a year
- [Zohran Mamdani Slams Trump In Fiery Victory Speech: 'New York Will Remain A City Of Immigrants'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-slams-trump-in-fiery-victory-speech-new-york-will-remain-a-city-of-immigrants/): New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, in his victory speech, vowed to keep the city a haven for immigrants while taking aim at President Donald Trump’s policies.
- [Zohran Mamdani Quotes Nehru After New York City Mayoral Win: 'When An Age Ends...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-quotes-nehru-after-new-york-city-mayoral-win-when-an-age-ends/): New York’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani invoked Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech, recalling the former Indian PM’s vision of moving from the old to the new.
- [What Is Trump’s ‘White Construction Project’? The Plan Changing The White House Forever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/what-is-trumps-white-construction-project-the-plan-changing-the-white-house-forever/): The ballroom project has reignited a long-standing tension in Washington: how far should modernisation go when dealing with historic landmarks?
- [Mamdani’s win: A rejection of genocide, donor rule and the Democratic elite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/mamdanis-win-a-rejection-of-genocide-donor-rule-and-the-democratic-elite/): By electing Zohran Mamdani, voters endorsed public duty over donor loyalty and truth over silence on Gaza.
- [Live: Israeli air attacks, shelling, demolition campaign hit southern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/live-israeli-air-attacks-shelling-demolition-campaign-hit-southern-gaza/): Southern Gaza witnesses raids, intensive artillery shelling as Israel continues its attacks, violating the ceasefire.
- [Belgian airports disrupted by unidentified drone flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/belgian-airports-disrupted-by-unidentified-drone-flights/): Belgium’s Brussels and Liege airports were forced to shut down twice due to mysterious drone sightings on Tuesday.
- [US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/us-kills-two-more-people-in-latest-strike-on-vessel-in-the-pacific/): Legal experts says US attacks amount to extrajudicial killing even if those targeted are suspected of drug trafficking.
- [Nod To Sikhs But Pakistan Turns Back Hindu Devotees En Route To Nankana Sahib, India Slams Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/nod-to-sikhs-but-pakistan-turns-back-hindu-devotees-en-route-to-nankana-sahib-india-slams-snub/): Pakistani officials said only those listed as Sikhs would be allowed to board the bus bound for the sacred site even though the Hindus had completed all formalities
- [2 Killed In Trump Administration's 'Lethal Kinetic Strike' On Drug Vessel In Eastern Pacific | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/2-killed-in-trump-administrations-lethal-kinetic-strike-on-drug-vessel-in-eastern-pacific-video/): The US initiated its strikes on alleged drug boats in early September, resulting in 67 deaths in the Caribbean and Pacific.
- ['Future In Our Hands': Zohran Mamdani As He Wins New York City Mayoral Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/future-in-our-hands-zohran-mamdani-as-he-wins-new-york-city-mayoral-election/): Post Content
- ['Trump Wasn't On Ballot, Shutdown': US President On Why Republicans Lost Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/trump-wasnt-on-ballot-shutdown-us-president-on-why-republicans-lost-elections/): ‘Trump Wasn’t On Ballot, Shutdown’: US President On Why Republicans Lost Elections
- [Who Is Jared Isaacman? Trump Re-Nominates Musk Ally To Lead NASA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/who-is-jared-isaacman-trump-re-nominates-musk-ally-to-lead-nasa/): Trump first nominated Isaacman in late 2024, praising his entrepreneurial record and close ties with SpaceX and Elon Musk.
- [Who Is Ghazala Hashmi? First Indian-Origin Muslim Woman Elected Lieutenant Governor In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/who-is-ghazala-hashmi-first-indian-origin-muslim-woman-elected-lieutenant-governor-in-us/): Ghazala Hashmi was also the first Muslim woman elected to the Virginia Senate.
- [Zohran Mamdani Shares Video Of City Hall Station In First Post After Mayoral Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-shares-video-of-city-hall-station-in-first-post-after-mayoral-win/): Zohran Mamdani is the first Indian-American Muslim to hold the city’s top office.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,350](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1350/): Here are the key events from day 1,350 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Zohran Mamdani elected as New York mayor in historic win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-elected-as-new-york-mayor-in-historic-win/): Mamdani will be the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America’s largest city after a win over Andrew Cuomo.
- [At least three killed in UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/at-least-three-killed-in-ups-cargo-plane-crash-at-louisville-airport-in-us/): Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 11 people have also been injured and the number of casualties is likely to increase.
- [Abigail Spanberger Creates History, Becomes Virginia’s First Woman Governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/abigail-spanberger-creates-history-becomes-virginias-first-woman-governor/): Spanberger made carefully crafted economic arguments against Trump’s policies, while she spent considerable sums on ads tying Earle-Sears to the president.
- [On Cam: Moment UPS Cargo Jet Crashes Near Louisville Airport, Erupts In Fireball](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/on-cam-moment-ups-cargo-jet-crashes-near-louisville-airport-erupts-in-fireball/): The footage shows the MD-11 freighter going down near the airfield moments after takeoff, followed by flames and a plume of smoke.
- [‘Words Of President, Not Law Of Land’: Mamdani Shrugs Off Trump’s Threat To Cut NYC Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/words-of-president-not-law-of-land-mamdani-shrugs-off-trumps-threat-to-cut-nyc-funding/): The New York City mayoral election, one of several key races being held across the United States with Mamdani facing independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
- [Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Defeats Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa In Landmark Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-elected-new-york-city-mayor-defeats-andrew-cuomo-curtis-sliwa-in-landmark-win/): Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
- [3 Dead As Large UPS Cargo Plane Crashes, Bursts Into Flames During Takeoff In Louisville](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/3-dead-as-large-ups-cargo-plane-crashes-bursts-into-flames-during-takeoff-in-louisville/): A UPS cargo plane bound for Honolulu crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing all three crew members and injuring 11 others.
- [NYC mayoral election results live: Polls closing soon in Mamdani-Cuomo race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/nyc-mayoral-election-results-live-polls-closing-soon-in-mamdani-cuomo-race/): Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday). 
- [Liverpool defeats Real Madrid in Champions League after Mac Allister goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/liverpool-defeats-real-madrid-in-champions-league-after-mac-allister-goal/): Alexis Mac Allister scores second-half winner after Courtois makes a string of fine saves to deny Liverpool.
- [RSF digging mass graves in Sudan’s el-Fasher to ‘clean up massacre’: Expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/rsf-digging-mass-graves-in-sudans-el-fasher-to-clean-up-massacre-expert/): Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces collecting bodies after deadly takeover of North Darfur capital, US researcher says.
- [Trump threatens food assistance as US government shutdown drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/trump-threatens-food-assistance-as-us-government-shutdown-drags-on/): The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, equalling the longest in the country’s history.
- [‘The best candidate’: NYC Gen Z voters turn out for Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/the-best-candidate-nyc-gen-z-voters-turn-out-for-zohran-mamdani/): Young voters are turning out to support Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in droves.
- [‘Race against time’: Palestinians suffer from hunger in Gaza despite truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/race-against-time-palestinians-suffer-from-hunger-in-gaza-despite-truce/): UN calls for all Gaza crossings to be opened to allow unimpeded deliveries of food and other humanitarian aid.
- [Can peace return to Sudan after thousands killed in el-Fasher?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/can-peace-return-to-sudan-after-thousands-killed-in-el-fasher/): The US says the warring parties have agreed to a humanitarian truce
- [When Will New York City Mayor Race Be Called As Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa Compete For Top Post?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/when-will-new-york-city-mayor-race-be-called-as-mamdani-cuomo-sliwa-compete-for-top-post/): More than 1.4mn ballots have already been cast in the high-stakes contest between Mamdani and Cuomo. US news outlets are expected to call the race only after 10 pm (local time).
- [Hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan amid conflict, floods, monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/hunger-crisis-deepens-in-south-sudan-amid-conflict-floods-monitor-says/): Renewed fighting, floods and challenges to aid access are worsening the humanitarian crisis, hunger monitor says.
- [Trump Has Great Respect For PM Modi, They Speak Frequently: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/trump-has-great-respect-for-pm-modi-they-speak-frequently-white-house/): Karoline Leavitt said President Trump shares a close rapport with Prime Minister Modi and remains committed to strengthening trade and strategic cooperation with India.
- [How will AI impact jobs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/how-will-ai-impact-jobs/): We look at how AI is affecting jobs, and how gender and age influence who uses it.
- [Dick Cheney’s legacy looms over US and the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/dick-cheneys-legacy-looms-over-us-and-the-world/): Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.
- [US transport secretary warns of ‘mass chaos’ if gov’t shutdown prolongs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/us-transport-secretary-warns-of-mass-chaos-if-govt-shutdown-prolongs/): There have already been numerous flight delays as the FAA slows down or stops traffic when it is short of controllers.
- [Albania PM: ‘Russia will not attack any other European country’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/albania-pm-russia-will-not-attack-any-other-european-country/): In an exclusive interview, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama refuted concerns that Russia is planning further conflicts.
- [What was behind Brazil’s deadliest police raid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/what-was-behind-brazils-deadliest-police-raid/): As Brazil deals with the deadliest police raid in its history, is the war on drugs fuelling more violence than security?
- [‘Birds of a feather’: Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo divides NYC voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/birds-of-a-feather-trumps-endorsement-of-cuomo-divides-nyc-voters/): Some voters in New York City’s mayoral election make last-minute changes after Trump nod, but not in favour of Cuomo.
- [Foreign Secy Vikram Misri, UK NSA Hold Talks On Strategic, Tech Security Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/foreign-secy-vikram-misri-uk-nsa-hold-talks-on-strategic-tech-security-cooperation/): Vikram Misri met Jonathan Powell and Matthew Collins in London to advance the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discuss security, technology.
- [NYC's Zohran Mamdani Defies Trump’s Threats, Says “Won’t Be Intimidated"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nycs-zohran-mamdani-defies-trumps-threats-says-wont-be-intimidated/): Zohran Mamdani pushes back against President Trump’s threats, declaring he “won’t be intimidated.” His bold stance highlights deepening political tensions as local and national leaders clash over policy, power, and funding decisions in the lead-up to key elections. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [White House Pushes Back After Mamdani Blames Trump For Bomb Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/white-house-pushes-back-after-mamdani-blames-trump-for-bomb-threats/): The White House condemned Zohran Mamdani for blaming Donald Trump for New Jersey bomb threats.
- [Bomb Threat Briefly Halts All Flights In And Out Of Washington’s Reagan National Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/bomb-threat-briefly-halts-all-flights-in-and-out-of-washingtons-reagan-national-airport/): The threat was directed towards a Washington, D.C.-bound United Airlines flight from Texas.
- [US Shutdown Hits Record 35 Days As Senate Fails To Pass Bill For The 14th Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/us-shutdown-hits-record-35-days-as-senate-fails-to-pass-bill-for-the-14th-time/): The US Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a funding bill, extending the federal shutdown to 35 days, the longest in history, impacting 1.4 million workers and air travel.
- [China slams Netherlands for chip supply snarls tied to Nexperia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/china-slams-netherlands-for-chip-supply-snarls-tied-to-nexperia/): A dispute between Amsterdam and Beijing over technology transfer has held up chip supplies to car manufacturers.
- [Bosnia’s top court upholds political ban on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/bosnias-top-court-upholds-political-ban-on-bosnian-serb-leader-dodik/): Constitutional Court rejects Milorad Dodik’s appeal, saying the ex-president’s right to a fair trial was not violated.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Hungary’s Orban to stop blocking EU bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/ukraines-zelenskyy-calls-on-hungarys-orban-to-stop-blocking-eu-bid/): EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praises Ukraine for combatting corruption but warns there is more work to do.
- [Trump Says Jews Who Vote For Mamdani Are 'Stupid', Claims NYC’s Survival Is At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/trump-says-jews-who-vote-for-mamdani-are-stupid-claims-nycs-survival-is-at-risk/): The US President also threatened to withhold federal funds from New York City if Mamdani wins the Tuesday election
- [‘Civil war in the Democratic Party’: Andrew Cuomo votes in NYC election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/civil-war-in-the-democratic-party-andrew-cuomo-votes-in-nyc-election/): NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said Trump would cut through rival Zohran Mamdani “like a hot knife through butter.”
- [India, Israel Ink Major Defence Deal To Share Tech, Co-Develop Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/india-israel-ink-major-defence-deal-to-share-tech-co-develop-weapons/): The MoU was signed in Tel Aviv following a meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation
- [UN Warns World Will Exceed 1.5C Climate Goal By Next Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/un-warns-world-will-exceed-1-5c-climate-goal-by-next-decade/): UNED reported that the countries’ slow action to reduce planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions will lead to to the world exceeding the core target of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- [World ‘very likely’ to exceed 1.5C climate goal in next decade: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/world-very-likely-to-exceed-1-5c-climate-goal-in-next-decade-un/): Despite Paris Agreement pledges, countries ‘have landed off target’ on climate goals multiple times, the UN warns.
- [Arrest of ‘Abu Lulu’ does little to distance RSF from Sudan massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/arrest-of-abu-lulu-does-little-to-distance-rsf-from-sudan-massacre/): Military commander arrested by RSF grew famous on social media after apparently recording himself killing civilians.
- [Typhoon Kalmaegi flooding kills more than 40 in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/typhoon-kalmaegi-flooding-kills-more-than-40-in-the-philippines/): A Philippine military helicopter crashed during search and rescue operations, killing all six people on board.
- [Death Toll Reaches 40 As Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Philippines, Rescue Ops Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/death-toll-reaches-40-as-typhoon-kalmaegi-hits-philippines-rescue-ops-underway/): Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 40 in the Philippines, causing floods, evacuations, and flight cancellations as it heads toward Palawan and Vietnam’s central regions.
- [PM Modi Lauds Record Increase In Indian Universities Listed In QS Asia Rankings 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/pm-modi-lauds-record-increase-in-indian-universities-listed-in-qs-asia-rankings-2026/): PM lauds India’s surge in QS Asia University Rankings, rising from 24 to 294 institutions in a decade, driven by NEP and research focus, second only to China’s 395 universities.
- [PoK Unrest Spills Onto University Campus, Students Protest Fee Hike, Exam Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/pok-unrest-spills-onto-university-campus-students-protest-fee-hike-exam-policy/): Following the student protests, the Pakistani government banned student unions and political activities at University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
- [Not Just Mamdani, Several Indian-Origin Candidates Contest Key Races As US Votes On Election Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/not-just-mamdani-several-indian-origin-candidates-contest-key-races-as-us-votes-on-election-day/): All eyes are on New York City, where Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, 34, is emerging as a strong contender for mayor
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/live-liverpool-vs-real-madrid-uefa-champions-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Liverpool host Real Madrid at Anfield.
- [Nigeria pushes back on Trump’s claims over Christian killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/nigeria-pushes-back-on-trumps-claims-over-christian-killings/): Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar says Nigeria’s constitution protects against religious persecution after Trump claim.
- [Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Sydney defence expo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/police-clash-with-pro-palestinian-protesters-at-sydney-defence-expo/): Police in Australia broke up a protest against Israeli companies taking part in a defence show in Sydney.
- [Elon Musk Calls New York City’s Mayoral Ballots ‘A Scam’, Netizens Divided](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/elon-musk-calls-new-york-citys-mayoral-ballots-a-scam-netizens-divided/): Musk questioned New York’s ballot design and voter ID rules, but election law and journalists say the features he flagged are standard and applied evenly.
- [36-Year-Old Reality Show Dancer Dies After Truck Hits Parked Car In Bengaluru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/36-year-old-reality-show-dancer-dies-after-truck-hits-parked-car-in-bengaluru/): Sudheendra, dancer known for reality shows, was killed near Pemmanahalli in Nelamangala when a truck hit him while inspecting his Maruti Suzuki Eeco. The driver was later arrested.
- [What sparked a French furore over a Shein store in Paris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/04/what-sparked-a-french-furore-over-a-shein-store-in-paris/): ‘Fast-fashion’ retailer faces anger in Paris amid warnings the sale of ‘childlike’ sex dolls will damage city’s image.
- [Death toll from Kentucky UPS plane crash rises to 12, black box recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/death-toll-from-kentucky-ups-plane-crash-rises-to-12-black-box-recovered/): Airport CCTV footage shows the UPS cargo plane’s left engine fell off during takeoff, according to investigators.
- [Man City’s Foden scores two goals in win over Dortmund in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/man-citys-foden-scores-two-goals-in-win-over-dortmund-in-champions-league/): Phil Foden’s dazzling double against Borussia Dortmund kept Manchester City unbeaten in UEFA Champions League.
- [Typhoon Kalmaegi bears down on Vietnam after 114 killed in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/typhoon-kalmaegi-bears-down-on-vietnam-after-114-killed-in-the-philippines/): Meteorologists have warned that the typhoon has regained strength as it barrels towards Vietnam’s central regions.
- [What Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Win Means For Democrats, Republicans, And Indian-Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/what-zohran-mamdanis-mayoral-win-means-for-democrats-republicans-and-indian-americans/): Mamdani’s victory has intensified the Democrats’ internal struggle, handed Republicans a new target, and marked a milestone for Indian-origin leadership in US politics
- [Trump Repeats Claim Of Mediating India-Pakistan Peace, Says He Stopped 'War' Over Trade Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-repeats-claim-of-mediating-india-pakistan-peace-says-he-stopped-war-over-trade-threat/): Trump listed the India-Pakistan conflict among eight global disputes he says he helped end since taking office.
- ['May Respond In Same Manner': Khawaja Asif Warns Of War If Pakistan–Afghanistan Talks Fail in Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/may-respond-in-same-manner-khawaja-asif-warns-of-war-if-pakistan-afghanistan-talks-fail-in-turkey/): The recent escalation began when Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan targeting militants it says were behind attacks on its forces.
- [Philippines Declares State Of Emergency After Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 114](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/philippines-declares-state-of-emergency-after-typhoon-kalmaegi-kills-114/): Philippines declared a national emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 114, left 127 missing and displaced 560000.
- [Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Space Experience Proves India Truly Shines Beyond Borders | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/astronaut-shubhanshu-shuklas-space-experience-proves-india-truly-shines-beyond-borders-watch/): Shubhanshu Shukla Space Video: From space on Diwali, Shubhanshu Shukla showed India glowing bright- Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad shimmering like constellations.
- [Trump Lashes Out At Zohran Mamdani’s 'Very Angry' Victory Speech, Warns He's 'Off To A Bad Start'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-lashes-out-at-zohran-mamdanis-very-angry-victory-speech-warns-hes-off-to-a-bad-start/): Trump had previously signalled his concern over Mamdani’s candidacy, warning that if Mamdani won, the city might face reduced federal funding
- [Anunay Sood, Renowned Travel Influencer And Photographer, Passes Away At 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/anunay-sood-renowned-travel-influencer-and-photographer-passes-away-at-32/): Anunay Sood’s cause of his death remains unknown. His last social media activity suggested that he was in Las Vegas.
- [Miss Universe Executive Breaks Down In Tears, Apologises For Publicly Humiliating Miss Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/miss-universe-executive-breaks-down-in-tears-apologises-for-publicly-humiliating-miss-mexico/): During a live-streamed moment at the sash ceremony, Nawat Itsaragrisil, executive director of Miss Universe Organisation, accused Bosch of not supporting everything about Thailand.
- ['Christianity Facing Existential Threat': Trump's Remark Sparks Rebuttal From Nigerian Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/christianity-facing-existential-threat-trumps-remark-sparks-rebuttal-from-nigerian-govt/): Donald Trump has warned that Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria and hinted at possible US military action, accusing “radical Islamists” of killing Christians.
- [Putin says Russia to take ‘reciprocal measures’ if US resumes nuclear tests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/putin-says-russia-to-take-reciprocal-measures-if-us-resumes-nuclear-tests/): Putin tells ministers to offer ‘proposals’ on Russian nuclear weapons tests, days after Trump said US would test again.
- [Trump says Mamdani must ‘respect’ Washington, wants New York to succeed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-says-mamdani-must-respect-washington-wants-new-york-to-succeed/): Mayor-elect of New York says he will not mince words on Trump, but ‘door open’ to dialogue.
- [Trump’s Tariffs Face Supreme Court Scrutiny As Justices Question Limits Of Presidential Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trumps-tariffs-face-supreme-court-scrutiny-as-justices-question-limits-of-presidential-power/): Justice Sonia Sotomayor, however, countered that tariffs are effectively taxes and thus fall squarely under congressional jurisdiction.
- [Engine Of Crashed UPS Cargo Plane Fell Off During Takeoff In Louisville, Black Boxes Recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/engine-of-crashed-ups-cargo-plane-fell-off-during-takeoff-in-louisville-black-boxes-recovered/): A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville after its left engine caught fire and detached during takeoff, killing 11 people. Investigators have recovered the flight’s black boxes.
- [Massive Fireball Seen As Car Explodes During Fire In New York City, Firefighters Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/massive-fireball-seen-as-car-explodes-during-fire-in-new-york-city-firefighters-injured-video/): A powerful vehicle explosion in The Bronx late Wednesday night injured at least five firefighters and ignited a massive fire that damaged nearby buildings.
- [US Cuts Air Traffic By 10% As Shutdown Pushes Air Safety System To The Brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-cuts-air-traffic-by-10-as-shutdown-pushes-air-safety-system-to-the-brink/): The decision to cut air traffic is precautionary measure to ensure safety of passengers and crew as unpaid air traffic controllers struggle to manage growing workloads, fatigue.
- [Mexico’s President Sheinbaum presses charges after groping attack on street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/mexicos-president-sheinbaum-presses-charges-after-groping-attack-on-street/): Sheinbaum calls for review of sexual harassment laws, as attack shines light on Mexico’s poor record on women’s safety.
- ['We'll Help Them, Maybe': Donald Trump Softens Stance On NYC After Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/well-help-them-maybe-donald-trump-softens-stance-on-nyc-after-zohran-mamdanis-mayoral-win/): A day after Zohran Mamdani’s sweeping New York City mayoral win, Donald Trump tempered his earlier threats to cut federal aid, saying he would “help them a little bit, maybe.”
- [Zohran Mamdani’s First Message As New York City Mayor-Elect: ‘Let’s Get to Work’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/zohran-mamdanis-first-message-as-new-york-city-mayor-elect-lets-get-to-work/): New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Vows to Make New York ‘Affordable for All’ After Historic Election Win.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,351](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1351/): Here are the key events from day 1,351 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [FAA to reduce flights by 10 percent as US government shutdown drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/faa-to-reduce-flights-by-10-percent-as-us-government-shutdown-drags-on/): The agency made the announcement as it confronts staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers.
- [Barcelona rescue draw at Club Brugge in six-goal Champions League thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/barcelona-rescue-draw-at-club-brugge-in-six-goal-champions-league-thriller/): Brugge had the lead three times against Barcelona and had a fourth goal chalked off, but ended up sharing the points.
- [Hamas returns another Israeli captive’s body as Gaza suffers aid shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/hamas-returns-another-israeli-captives-body-as-gaza-suffers-aid-shortages/): Aid groups call for unimpeded assistance to Gaza as displaced Palestinians turn to local community kitchens for help.
- [The hidden cost of Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/the-hidden-cost-of-trumps-tariffs/): Tariffs head to US Supreme Court, while US–India trade talks advance, and Indian factory workers pay the price.
- [Rats Hunting Flying Bats In Rare Footage Sparks Fears Of Pandemics, New Disease Outbreaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/rats-hunting-flying-bats-in-rare-footage-sparks-fears-of-pandemics-new-disease-outbreaks/): The never-before-seen footage shows two of animal kingdom’s most notorious disease carrying mammals getting horrifyingly close.
- [‘Shouldn’t Even Be In The Gs’: Trump To Skip South Africa G20 After Alleging ‘White Genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/shouldnt-even-be-in-the-gs-trump-to-skip-south-africa-g20-after-alleging-white-genocide/): US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of so-called “White Genocide” multiple times.
- [Tanzania election failed to comply with democratic standards: African Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/tanzania-election-failed-to-comply-with-democratic-standards-african-union/): Bloc says ballot stuffing, internet blackout and politically-motivated abductions compromised the vote’s ‘integrity’.
- [‘Time for us to step up’: What Zohran Mamdani’s win means to Ugandan youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/time-for-us-to-step-up-what-zohran-mamdanis-win-means-to-ugandan-youth/): Ugandans are celebrating New York City Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascension to city hall.
- [Carney’s first budget falls short on promise to transform Canadian economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/carneys-first-budget-falls-short-on-promise-to-transform-canadian-economy/): The budget, which Carney presented on Tuesday, ended up falling short on ambition, experts said.
- [In ‘watershed moment’, Tesla board to vote on Musk’s $1 trillion package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/in-watershed-moment-tesla-board-to-vote-on-musks-1-trillion-package/): Tesla has faced mounting challenges this year, with global sales declining and investor confidence wavering. 
- [Mamdani kicks off New York City transition after historic victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/mamdani-kicks-off-new-york-city-transition-after-historic-victory/): Zohran Mamdani promises to form a ‘capable and compassionate’ admin, suggesting he will rely on courts to counter Trump.
- [Can China and Russia weather challenges posed by the West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/can-china-and-russia-weather-challenges-posed-by-the-west/): Beijing and Moscow pledge to strengthen their relations after visit by Russian prime minister.
- [Israel’s focus on political drama rather than Palestinian rape victim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/israels-focus-on-political-drama-rather-than-palestinian-rape-victim/): Leaked footage of rape of a Palestinian detainee last year leads to legal repercussions – but not for those accused.
- [US Lost ‘Sovereignty’ After New York City Elected Mamdani Mayor, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/us-lost-sovereignty-after-new-york-city-elected-mamdani-mayor-says-trump/): Donald Trump, while addressing the American Business Forum, said that New York City will become “communist”.
- [Packed soup kitchens feed Gaza as Israel blocks entry of aid trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/packed-soup-kitchens-feed-gaza-as-israel-blocks-entry-of-aid-trucks/): Palestinians are turning to soup kitchens to feed their families because Israel is limiting the entry of aid.
- [Mamdani says Republicans are scared he may fix affordability crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/mamdani-says-republicans-are-scared-he-may-fix-affordability-crisis/): New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Republicans are scared the new mayor may actually fix the affordability crisis.
- [IDF Says It Eliminated Hamas Jailer Who Psychologically Tortured Six Israeli Captives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/idf-says-it-eliminated-hamas-jailer-who-psychologically-tortured-six-israeli-captives/): Israeli Army and the Shin Bet said that it eliminated Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi Aql who guarded six Israeli hostages and also allegedly tortured them.
- [“Prepare…” Putin Signals First ‘Full-Scale’ Russian Nuclear Test in 30 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/prepare-putin-signals-first-full-scale-russian-nuclear-test-in-30-years/): Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled plans for the country’s first “full-scale” nuclear test in 30 years, marking a significant escalation in Moscow’s military posture. The announcement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the conflict in Ukraine, raising international concern over nuclear proliferation and global security. Officials suggest the test is intended to demonstrate Russia’s […]
- ["Ready And Willing To..." NYC Mayor Mamdani's Big Message For Trump After Winning Historic Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/ready-and-willing-to-nyc-mayor-mamdanis-big-message-for-trump-after-winning-historic-election/): Addressing the first press meet after being elected as the next mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday assured that he will work every day to honour the trust and stated that he is open to speaking with President Donald Trump. “I look forward to having those conversations and to making clear that […]
- [Bosnia retirement home fire kills 11, injures dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/bosnia-retirement-home-fire-kills-11-injures-dozens/): Investigators are working to determine cause of the blaze that broke out at facility in Tuzla in northeastern Bosnia.
- [‘These Guys Are Kamikaze’: Trump Likens Democrats To WWII Japanese Forces Over US Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/these-guys-are-kamikaze-trump-likens-democrats-to-wwii-japanese-forces-over-us-shutdown/): The shutdown has already left around 1.4 million federal employees without pay
- [UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie Visits Hospitals In Ukraine's Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/un-goodwill-ambassador-angelina-jolie-visits-hospitals-in-ukraines-kherson/): Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, Ukraine, touring hospitals and meeting patients as part of a charitable aid programme, amid ongoing conflict and global calls for peace.
- [The families forced to pay ransoms to free loved ones in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/the-families-forced-to-pay-ransoms-to-free-loved-ones-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces fighters are abducting thousands of people for ransom as they flee the city of el-Fasher.
- [Mamdani’s win raises hopes of change in Uganda, the land of his birth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/mamdanis-win-raises-hopes-of-change-in-uganda-the-land-of-his-birth/): Zohran Mamdani’s New York City win inspires people in Uganda, ruled by an authoritarian president for nearly 40 years.
- [Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/philippines-begins-cleanup-as-typhoon-kalmaegi-death-toll-hits-85/): Residents say powerful storm brought ‘raging’ flash floods that destroyed homes, overturned cars and blocked streets.
- [Five injured as driver ‘deliberately’ rams into pedestrians in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/five-injured-as-driver-deliberately-rams-into-pedestrians-in-france/): The motorist set his car on fire after mowing down the pedestrians, prosecutors say.
- [US Supreme Court justices grill lawyer for Trump on legality of tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/us-supreme-court-justices-grill-lawyer-for-trump-on-legality-of-tariffs/): Trump’s administration is trying to defend his tariffs after lower courts ruled that he had exceeded his authority.
- [Japanese soldiers deploy to combat wave of deadly bear attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/japanese-soldiers-deploy-to-combat-wave-of-deadly-bear-attacks/): Japanese soldiers are helping in the fight against deadly bear attacks in the country’s north.
- [Bolivia top court orders release of former interim President Jeanine Anez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/bolivia-top-court-orders-release-of-former-interim-president-jeanine-anez/): Supreme Court annuls right-wing leader’s conviction for illegally assuming presidency after 2019 ouster of Evo Morales.
- [Day After Winning NYC Mayor Race, Mamdani Says 'New Yorkers Deserve Govt They Can Trust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/day-after-winning-nyc-mayor-race-mamdani-says-new-yorkers-deserve-govt-they-can-trust/): Zohran Mamdani wins New York Mayor, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest since 1892. He pledges integrity, compassion, and an all-women transition team for a new era
- [LIVE: Club Brugge vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/live-club-brugge-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Belgian side Club Brugge seek to upset Barcelona.
- [At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/at-least-11-killed-in-india-train-crash-as-rescuers-recover-bodies/): At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train hit a cargo train near Bilaspur, India.
- [How Rich Is Zohran Mamdani? Net Worth And Assets Of New York’s New Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/how-rich-is-zohran-mamdani-net-worth-and-assets-of-new-yorks-new-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, won the New York Mayoral polls and will take office in 2026. His assets include land in Uganda, music royalties, and investments in MiTec
- [‘As Long As Someone Beats Australia’: New Zealand PM On India's Women's World Cup Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/as-long-as-someone-beats-australia-new-zealand-pm-on-indias-womens-world-cup-win/): Christopher Luxon praised the Indian women’s cricket team for their ICC World Cup win over South Africa, calling their performance world-class.
- ['Cabinet Like Xi's': Trump Teases JD Vance, Says He Wants Him To Be Like 'Scared' Chinese Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/cabinet-like-xis-trump-teases-jd-vance-says-he-wants-him-to-be-like-scared-chinese-officials/): Talking about his meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump said the Chinese officials were standing “with their backs straight, a posture he had never seen”
- [US Air Force Test-Launches Minuteman III ICBM Amid Trump’s Call To Restart Nuclear Testing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/us-air-force-test-launches-minuteman-iii-icbm-amid-trumps-call-to-restart-nuclear-testing/): The US Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III missile as Trump suggested possible nuclear tests amid concerns over China, Russia, North Korea, and Pakistan.
- [New Wings For Old Bonds: Air India’s Direct Delhi-Tel Aviv Flights To Take Off Again In January 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/new-wings-for-old-bonds-air-indias-direct-delhi-tel-aviv-flights-to-take-off-again-in-january-2026/): The restored nonstop route will operate five times a week, from Sunday to Thursday, utilising Air India’s advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
- [Israel kills one in south Lebanon as Bekaa Valley still reels from war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/israel-kills-one-in-south-lebanon-as-bekaa-valley-still-reels-from-war/): Officials say missile hit a car in Burj Rahal town in Tyre district, the latest in series of attacks despite ceasefire.
- [The Price of Truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/the-price-of-truth/): Al Jazeera journalists risk everything to report on the Gaza war, facing loss, displacement and deadly attacks.
- ['Instant Character Switch’: US Journalist Says Pre-Poll 'Warm, Open’ Mamdani Vanished After NYC Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/instant-character-switch-us-journalist-says-pre-poll-warm-open-mamdani-vanished-after-nyc-win/): Journalist Van Jones, a left-leaning panelist at US broadcaster CNN, says he felt the “warm, open” Zohran Mamdani seen in pre-election TikTok campaign videos “vanished”.
- [MAGA Screams ‘Go Back To India’ In Meltdown After Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/maga-screams-go-back-to-india-in-meltdown-after-mamdani-wins-nyc-mayor-elections/): Zohran Mamdani’s win as New York’s first Muslim mayor sparked racist backlash from MAGA supporters and right-wing accounts on social media.
- ['Stop Abusing International Forums': Mansukh Mandaviya's Scathing Reply To Pakistan In Doha Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/stop-abusing-international-forums-mansukh-mandaviyas-scathing-reply-to-pakistan-in-doha-summit/): Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya slammed Pakistan for misusing global forums to peddle disinformation against India and said it should address its own challenges first.
- [As Delhi Chokes, Chinese Envoy Shares How China Tackled Air Pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/as-delhi-chokes-chinese-envoy-shares-how-china-tackled-air-pollution/): The Chinese envoy outlined key policies that helped Chinese cities achieve some of the fastest improvements in air quality globally
- [Russia May Restart Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks As Putin Asks Officials To ‘Gather Info’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/russia-may-restart-nuclear-tests-after-trumps-remarks-as-putin-asks-officials-to-gather-info/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will consider resuming nuclear tests if United States did so.
- [‘You Need To Stop’: Miss Universe Chief Slams Thai Director For Insulting Mexican Contestant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/you-need-to-stop-miss-universe-chief-slams-thai-director-for-insulting-mexican-contestant/): Miss Universe President Raul Rocha condemned Nawat Itsaragrisil for humiliating Fatima Bosch, leading to his restriction from all pageant events.
- [Married Man Desperately Hunts For First Love To Repay 20-Year-Old Debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/married-man-desperately-hunts-for-first-love-to-repay-20-year-old-debt/): Their relationship ended amicably after Li’s father was diagnosed with cancer and encouraged him to marry a local woman and support the family
- [Zohran Mamdani wins: Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-wins-who-are-the-democratic-socialists-of-america/): Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.
- [Dozens dead after typhoon sweeps across Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/dozens-dead-after-typhoon-sweeps-across-philippines/): Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in central Philippines.
- [Trump: Republicans didn’t have good election night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/trump-republicans-didnt-have-good-election-night/): US President Donald Trump admitted that the federal government shutdown hurt Republicans in Tuesday’s elections.
- [Ghazala Hashmi is first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/ghazala-hashmi-is-first-muslim-to-win-statewide-office-in-virginia/): Democrat Hashmi, an Indian American, won the lieutenant governor’s race in the US state of Virginia.
- [The federal shutdown and the Senate filibuster: What could happen now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/the-federal-shutdown-and-the-senate-filibuster-what-could-happen-now/): Trump wants the Senate to drop the filibuster rule so Republicans can end the shutdown with a simple majority vote.
- [LIVE: Mamdani victory stuns US politics as Democrats score big wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/live-mamdani-victory-stuns-us-politics-as-democrats-score-big-wins/): Victories in Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia and California hand Democrats a boost, one year ahead of 2025 midterm vote.
- [After Mamdani’s NYC Win, Trump Tells Republicans To Push Voter ID Laws, Nuke Filibuster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/after-mamdanis-nyc-win-trump-tells-republicans-to-push-voter-id-laws-nuke-filibuster/): US President Donald Trump said voter ID should be required at polling stations just like ID is required for grocery checks.
- ['Between Hope & Fear': London Mayor Throws Shade At Trump While Congratulating Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/between-hope-fear-london-mayor-throws-shade-at-trump-while-congratulating-mamdani/): Trump has frequently criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him the “worst” mayor in the world
- [Pakistan Set To Cancel Identity Cards Issued To Afghans ‘Illegally’: Exclusive On What Taliban Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/pakistan-set-to-cancel-identity-cards-issued-to-afghans-illegally-exclusive-on-what-taliban-says/): Pakistan says crackdown will continue: Taliban sources say Pakistan is bowing to Western and IMF pressures to appear tough on terrorism financing
- [Man Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' After Ramming Car Into Cyclists, Pedestrians In France; 10 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/man-shouts-allahu-akbar-after-ramming-car-into-cyclists-pedestrians-in-france-10-injured/): The man, a resident of La Cotinière, allegedly rammed into pedestrians and cyclists on Oleron Island. Gas cylinders were reportedly found in his car.
- [7 Facts About Zohran Mamdani, New York's First Indian-Origin Mayor | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/7-facts-about-zohran-mamdani-new-yorks-first-indian-origin-mayor-in-pics/): Zohran Mamdani scripted history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral race in a century.
- [NYC mayor-elect Mamdani won with “affordability” pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/nyc-mayor-elect-mamdani-won-with-affordability-pledge/): “ In New York City, we have, in terms of the sheer volume of voters, the most since at least 1969.”
- [Gaza toddler survives strike that killed his family during ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/gaza-toddler-survives-strike-that-killed-his-family-during-ceasefire/): One-year-old is the sole survivor of an Israeli attack that killed his entire family during the Gaza ceasefire.
- [Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York, challenges Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-elected-mayor-of-new-york-challenges-trump/): Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the post.
- [Europe’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/europes-search-and-rescue-bodies-suspend-contacts-with-libyan-counterpart/): The newly-formed Justice Fleet has suspended contact with Libya’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
- [UN chief says Gaza needs UN mandate for security force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/un-chief-says-gaza-needs-un-mandate-for-security-force/): UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Gaza should have a UN mandate for a peacekeeping force.
- [Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra in new breach of sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/israel-sets-up-checkpoint-in-syrias-quneitra-in-new-breach-of-sovereignty/): Israel has conducted more than 1,000 air strikes and more than 400 ground incursions in Syria since al-Assad overthrow.
- [Journey to Kenya: Sudan’s Jiu-jitsu Team Defies the Odds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/journey-to-kenya-sudans-jiu-jitsu-team-defies-the-odds/): In 2019, a Sudanese jiu-jitsu team travelled by land from Sudan to Kenya, no funding, no backing, just determination.
- [Man Gropes Mexican President, Tries To Kiss Her Before Security Steps In | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/man-gropes-mexican-president-tries-to-kiss-her-before-security-steps-in-video/): The unsettling moment took place in the capital’s historic downtown, where Sheinbaum was greeting supporters and speaking with residents
- [‘Ab Laga Hai Real Indian!’: Zohran Mamdani’s Rajnigandha Moment In New York Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/ab-laga-hai-real-indian-zohran-mamdanis-rajnigandha-moment-in-new-york-goes-viral/): Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim and Indian-origin Mayor of New York after defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa in the mayoral elections.
- [News18 Evening Digest: How Pakistan’s Visa Games Targeted Indian Pilgrims Ahead Of Gurpurab & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/news18-evening-digest-how-pakistans-visa-games-targeted-indian-pilgrims-ahead-of-gurpurab-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Rahul Gandhi’s Big Haryana ‘Vote Chori’ Charge Prompts EC Fact-Check, Trump Fires Back After Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Victory Speech & more
- [US election results 2025: Key takeaways from historic night across the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/us-election-results-2025-key-takeaways-from-historic-night-across-the-us/): Democrats victorious in New Jersey and Virginia governor elections, California Proposition 50 vote, and mayoral races.
- [Dick Cheney and the sanitising of a war criminal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/dick-cheney-and-the-sanitising-of-a-war-criminal/): As US media try to whitewash his legacy in death, the world continues to grapple with the horrors he helped unleash.
- [Coordinated Denial? How Pakistan’s Visa Games Targeted Indian Pilgrims Ahead Of Gurpurab | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/coordinated-denial-how-pakistans-visa-games-targeted-indian-pilgrims-ahead-of-gurpurab-exclusive/): An intelligence assessment note accessed by CNN-News18 reveals that between October 15 and 30, 2025, at least 148 Indian citizens were turned back at the Wagah border.
- [Attack on funeral in war-torn Sudan’s Kordofan region kills 40, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/attack-on-funeral-in-war-torn-sudans-kordofan-region-kills-40-un-says/): Reports of RSF attack on army-held el-Obeid emerge as paramilitary group on verge of launching an offensive on key city.
- [Bigger than Zohran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/bigger-than-zohran/): A young socialist’s path to mayor of NYC exposed divisions within the Democrats and groups shaping US elections.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo plans to retire from football for family reasons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-plans-to-retire-from-football-for-family-reasons/): The Portuguese football superstar made the comments on a TV talk show in the United Kingdom.
- [Why is Pakistan making India a key figure in its dispute with the Taliban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/why-is-pakistan-making-india-a-key-figure-in-its-dispute-with-the-taliban/): Pakistan’s fears over closer India-Taliban ties are influencing its approach to peace talks with Kabul, analysts say.
- [EU waters down climate target in last-ditch deal before COP30 in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/eu-waters-down-climate-target-in-last-ditch-deal-before-cop30-in-brazil/): Bloc agrees compromises to win over sceptical countries as climate concerns take backseat to trade and defence.
- [New York City just elected Zohran Mamdani. What now? | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/new-york-city-just-elected-zohran-mamdani-what-now-start-here/): State assemblyman goes from a political unknown to the next mayor of New York City.
- [‘Nothing revolutionary’ about Russia’s nuclear-powered missile: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/nothing-revolutionary-about-russias-nuclear-powered-missile-experts/): Putin has touted cruise missile Burevestnik and torpedo Poseidon as game-changing weapons as the Ukraine war rages on.
- [Art, Politics And A Hinge Match: Zohran Mamdani And Rama Duwaji’s Cross-Continental Love Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/05/art-politics-and-a-hinge-match-zohran-mamdani-and-rama-duwajis-cross-continental-love-story/): Zohran Mamdani revealed on The Bulwark podcast that the two first matched in 2021, describing it as a “normal” connection at first.
- [Man collapses in Oval Office as Trump meets with pharmacy executives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/man-collapses-in-oval-office-as-trump-meets-with-pharmacy-executives/): Video shows an attendee collapsing during an Oval Office with pharmacy executives. Medical staff responded immediately.
- [Weight-loss drug makers announce pricing agreement with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/weight-loss-drug-makers-announce-pricing-agreement-with-trump/): The deal, which includes Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, will slash prices for Medicare and Medicaid programme recipients.
- [‘Balancing Innovation And Regulation’: French Special Envoy’s Praise For India’s AI Governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/balancing-innovation-and-regulation-french-special-envoys-praise-for-indias-ai-governance/): Anne Bouverot praised India’s approach to artificial intelligence and said it demonstrates the “same spirit” as France when it comes to striking balance.
- [Trump Says Foreign Countries Don’t Want Him To Win Supreme Court Tariff Legality Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-says-foreign-countries-dont-want-him-to-win-supreme-court-tariff-legality-case/): US President Donald Trump said that the case was the most important case in the history of the country.
- [SOAS University ‘concerned’ by reports of Sami Hamdi’s detention in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/soas-university-concerned-by-reports-of-sami-hamdis-detention-in-the-us/): SOAS University, of which Hamdi is an alumnus, urge ‘US authorities to ensure full transparency and due process’.
- [Israel pounds southern Lebanon with drone, airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/israel-pounds-southern-lebanon-with-drone-airstrikes/): Video shows Israeli drones launching airstrikes in southern Lebanon Thursday. At least one person was killed in Toura.
- [RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/rsf-says-it-agrees-to-mediators-ceasefire-proposal-in-sudan-war/): Paramilitary says it will accept a ceasefire proposed by the Quad mediators – the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE.
- [Man Collapses During Trump’s White House Conference On Drug Prices | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/man-collapses-during-trumps-white-house-conference-on-drug-prices-watch/): A man collapsed in the Oval Office during President Donald Trump’s announcement on lowering drug prices, prompting Trump to check on him and officials to clear reporters.
- [Kazakhstan Set To Recognise Israel Under Trump's Abraham Accords: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/kazakhstan-set-to-recognise-israel-under-trumps-abraham-accords-report/): The decision comes ahead of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Washington for a summit with Trump
- [Meet Zohran Mamdani's All-Female Squad Leading His New York Transition Team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/meet-zohran-mamdanis-all-female-squad-leading-his-new-york-transition-team/): Zohran Mamdani, New York mayor-elect, names Elana Leopold to lead an all-female transition team, signaling bold reforms and historic leadership as the city mayor
- ['Islamabad Must Explain': Afghan Taliban Says Pakistan Violated Ceasefire Amid Peace Talks In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/islamabad-must-explain-afghan-taliban-says-pakistan-violated-ceasefire-amid-peace-talks-in-turkey/): The Afghan Taliban alleged that Pakistani security forces launched heavy shelling on the Spin Boldak check post, critically injuring seven including Afghan soldiers and civilians
- [British Army Chief Meets Pakistan's Asim Munir, Vows To Boost Defence Ties Amid Tensions With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/british-army-chief-meets-pakistans-asim-munir-vows-to-boost-defence-ties-amid-tensions-with-india/): British Army Chief General Roland Vincent Walker met Asim Munir in Rawalpindi, and the two officers discussed ways to boost bilateral defence cooperation.
- [US judge approves DOJ decision to drop Boeing criminal case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-judge-approves-doj-decision-to-drop-boeing-criminal-case/): The DOJ had argued that the federal judge did not have the authority to make the decision.
- [Reports of atrocities as RSF captures Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/reports-of-atrocities-as-rsf-captures-darfur/): AJ defense editor Alex Gatopoulos breaks down the latest developments in Sudan.
- [‘Asked India To Stop Buying Russian Oil’: Trump Admin As US Top Court Weighs Legality Of Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/asked-india-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-trump-admin-as-us-top-court-weighs-legality-of-tariffs/): Lutnick’s remarks on India’s purchase of Russian oil came as the Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs under a 1977 emergency act.
- [MAMDANI’S WIN: WHAT ARE HIS CRITICS SAYING?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/mamdanis-win-what-are-his-critics-saying/): Zohran Mamdani’s landmark win in the New York City mayoral race marks a major shift – and a few false claims.
- [UN says 2025 to be among three hottest years on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/un-says-2025-to-be-among-three-hottest-years-on-record/): UN chief Antonio Guterres says the inability to limit the rise in global temperatures is a ‘moral failure’.
- [Scientists Find World’s Largest Spider Web, Packed With Over 100,000 Creepy Crawlies | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/scientists-find-worlds-largest-spider-web-packed-with-over-100000-creepy-crawlies-watch/): Scientists in Romania found the world’s biggest spider web in a cave near the Greece-Albania border, housing 111,000 spiders from two rival species coexisting peacefully.
- [Trump Admin Tells Congress It Lacks Legal Justification To Strike Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-admin-tells-congress-it-lacks-legal-justification-to-strike-venezuela/): The administration is seeking legal opinion from the Justice Department seeking justification for launching strikes against land targets without needing to ask Congress
- [US Judge Drops Boeing Criminal Case Linked To 737 MAX Crashes After DOJ's Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-judge-drops-boeing-criminal-case-linked-to-737-max-crashes-after-dojs-request/): US judge backed the Justice Dept’s request to end the case as part of an agreement that requires Boeing to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion
- [‘We're Hiring’: Zohran Mamdani Launches Resume Portal To Recruit For New NYC Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/were-hiring-zohran-mamdani-launches-resume-portal-to-recruit-for-new-nyc-administration/): The New York City mayor-elect has called on the “top talent” in the city to join him to build up the administration and help deliver his “affordability agenda.”
- [Palestinian girl draws anime cartoons to portray Gaza’s suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/palestinian-girl-draws-anime-cartoons-to-portray-gazas-suffering/): A 16-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza is using art as an outlet for her trauma and grief from Israel’s war.
- [Philippines reeling from deadly floods triggered by Typhoon Kalmaegi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/philippines-reeling-from-deadly-floods-triggered-by-typhoon-kalmaegi/): Heavy flooding in Talisay City, Cebu has destroyed homes after Typhoon Kalmaegi dumped a month’s worth of rain.
- [Afghans Share Footage Of Alleged Pakistani Ceasefire Violations, Say Market Area Targeted | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/afghans-share-footage-of-alleged-pakistani-ceasefire-violations-say-market-area-targeted-watch/): Afghanistani journalists have claimed that Pakistani forces have also targeted a civilian house in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar.
- [Trump live: US shutdown sends airlines scrambling, flights may be cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-live-us-shutdown-sends-airlines-scrambling-flights-may-be-cut/): US officials say the scheduled capacity for flights would be cut by 10 percent in 40 air traffic areas on Friday.
- [Erika Kirk Recalls Shouting ‘Get The Kids, Get Security’ After Hearing Husband Charlie Was Shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/erika-kirk-recalls-shouting-get-the-kids-get-security-after-hearing-husband-charlie-was-shot/): Erika Kirk said in an interview that discovering about her husband’s assassination was like an “unbelievable nightmare”.
- [40 Airports In US May Cut Flights By 10% As Govt Shutdown Enters 37th Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/40-airports-in-us-may-cut-flights-by-10-as-govt-shutdown-enters-37th-day/): The government shutdown, which began last month, has led to severe flight disruptions across the nation due to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs).
- [Mediators Propose Deal To Get Hamas Militants Out Of Gaza's Rafah: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/mediators-propose-deal-to-get-hamas-militants-out-of-gazas-rafah-report/): Hamas fighters in Israeli-held Rafah may surrender arms for safe passage, but Israel and Hamas have not accepted the proposal. Talks continue amid ongoing ceasefire efforts
- [Nancy Pelosi, first female US House speaker, to retire from Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-first-female-us-house-speaker-to-retire-from-congress/): Powerful Democrat Pelosi, 85, says she will not seek re-election, but she will finish the final year of her term.
- [President Claudia Sheinbaum groped: How unsafe is Mexico for women?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/president-claudia-sheinbaum-groped-how-unsafe-is-mexico-for-women/): The president has announced a review of laws against sexual harassment in the country plagued by a femicide crisis. 
- [What has US Supreme Court said about Trump’s trade tariffs? Does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/what-has-us-supreme-court-said-about-trumps-trade-tariffs-does-it-matter/): Trump’s trade tariffs are impacting the US and the global economy.
- [Nancy Pelosi Ends Her 38-Year Journey In US Congress, Announces She Won't Seek Re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-ends-her-38-year-journey-in-us-congress-announces-she-wont-seek-re-election/): Nancy Pelosi, US’s first and only female House Speaker, announced she will not seek reelection after 38 years, marking a historic end to her San Francisco congressional career.
- [Famous Malaysian Rapper Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Taiwanese OnlyFans Influencer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/famous-malaysian-rapper-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-taiwanese-onlyfans-influencer/): Namewee is a well-know filmmaker as well and has made videos and songs criticising China and Malaysia’s Islamic government.
- [India beat Australia by 48 runs for 2-1 lead in T20 series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/india-beat-australia-by-48-runs-for-2-1-lead-in-t20-series/): Australia were all out for 119 in chase of 168 as Sundar took three wickets, while Chakravarthy and Patel chipped in.
- [German Nurse Killed 10 Patients To Reduce Workload, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/german-nurse-killed-10-patients-to-reduce-workload-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment/): A palliative care nurse in Wuerselen, Germany, was sentenced to life for killing 10 patients and attempting to murder 27 others with painkillers and sedatives between 2023 and 2024
- [TTP Threatens To Bomb Islamabad In Videos From Pakistan's Punjab, Warns 'American Facilitators'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/ttp-threatens-to-bomb-islamabad-in-videos-from-pakistans-punjab-warns-american-facilitators/): Reports said TTP militants have surfaced in the Punjab province, releasing videos and issuing direct threats of bombings in Islamabad
- [Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum To Press Charges Against Drunk Man Who Groped Her In Public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/mexican-president-claudia-sheinbaum-to-press-charges-against-drunk-man-who-groped-her-in-public/): A drunken man broke through a crowd greeting Sheinbaum on Tuesday, putting his arm around her shoulder and touching her hip and chest, while attempting to kiss her.
- [Scientists May Have Spotted Universe's First Stars, Ending A 13-Billion-Year-Old Cosmic Mystery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/scientists-may-have-spotted-universes-first-stars-ending-a-13-billion-year-old-cosmic-mystery/): Astronomers using James Webb Space Telescope identified LAP1-B, a possible Population III star system 13 billion light-years away, offering clues about the universe’s first stars
- [Israel ramps up Lebanon strikes as Hezbollah vows to defend itself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/israel-ramps-up-lebanon-strikes-as-hezbollah-vows-to-defend-itself/): Hezbollah brands Israel as ‘an enemy that imposes war on our country and does not cease its attacks’.
- [UK police braced for protests, clashes as Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/uk-police-braced-for-protests-clashes-as-aston-villa-host-maccabi-tel-aviv/): Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel’s removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.
- [In Sudan, war is being waged on women and children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/in-sudan-war-is-being-waged-on-women-and-children/): Girls are raped, boys are forced to fight and families go hungry, but the world looks away.
- [Cameroon’s Biya, world’s oldest ruler at 92, sworn in for eighth term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/cameroons-biya-worlds-oldest-ruler-at-92-sworn-in-for-eighth-term/): Deadly protests followed the 92-year-old president’s re-election, which opponents have called ‘fraudulent’.
- [Bangladesh’s Jamaat Warns Yunus Of Unrest In Dhaka If Demands Not Met, Sets November 11 Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/bangladeshs-jamaat-warns-yunus-of-unrest-in-dhaka-if-demands-not-met-sets-november-11-deadline/): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar was addressing a gathering of eight Islamist political parties of the country.
- [Pakistan Violates Ceasefire, Fires Projectiles Into Afghanistan: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-fires-projectiles-into-afghanistan-report/): The ceasefire, following weeks of skirmishes along the Durand Line last month, was signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha and was mediated by Qatar.
- [Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings In Lebanon Villages Ahead Of Strikes On Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/israel-issues-evacuation-warnings-in-lebanon-villages-ahead-of-strikes-on-hezbollah/): Post Content
- [Teenager killed as Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/teenager-killed-as-israeli-attacks-in-occupied-west-bank-surge/): A 15-year-old Palestinian boy has been killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
- [Why has Trump threatened to attack Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/why-has-trump-threatened-to-attack-nigeria-guns-a-blazing/): US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Nigeria if the government doesn’t stop the killing of Christians.
- [Goa Showcases Cultural Harmony At Bharat Parv Under ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/goa-showcases-cultural-harmony-at-bharat-parv-under-ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat/): Goa’s coconut shell handicrafts by Vijaydatta Lotlikar shine at Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, celebrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and India’s unity in diversity.
- [Attackers target ship off Somalia’s coast amid piracy resurgence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/attackers-target-ship-off-somalias-coast-amid-piracy-resurgence/): A Malta-flagged tanker heading from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa, is targeted by suspected Somali pirates.
- [The Killing Field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/the-killing-field/): Fault Lines investigates the killings of Palestinians seeking aid at GHF sites in Gaza.
- [Blending Tech and Talk, Collins Dictionary Picks ‘Vibe Coding’ As 2025 Word Of The Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/blending-tech-and-talk-collins-dictionary-picks-vibe-coding-as-2025-word-of-the-year/): The software development word “vibe coding” won Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year award for 2025, defeating “glazer” and “HENRY.”
- [Who Was George Banks? US Man Who Killed 13 Including His 5 Kids Dies At 83](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/who-was-george-banks-us-man-who-killed-13-including-his-5-kids-dies-at-83/): George Banks, infamous for the 1982 Wilkes-Barre massacre killing 13, died at 83 in Phoenix State Prison after decades in custody, closing a grim chapter in Pennsylvania history
- [US To Establish Military Presence At Airbase In Damascus: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-to-establish-military-presence-at-airbase-in-damascus-report/): The US plans a military presence at a Syrian airbase to support a security pact between Syria and Israel, with President Donald Trump set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [India’s Bihar elections start with 74 million voters: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/indias-bihar-elections-start-with-74-million-voters-whats-at-stake/): The elections are a test of Modi’s popularity. We unpack the voter turnout, key candidates, issues and results date.
- [Trump claims California election was rigged. Is he correct?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-claims-california-election-was-rigged-is-he-correct/): White House claims mail-in voting fraud, but evidence and data misrepresentation disprove widespread election rigging.
- [Video: Wife of murdered Mexican mayor takes his role in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/video-wife-of-murdered-mexican-mayor-takes-his-role-in-office/): “I will continue his legacy”. The wife of a murdered Mexican mayor has been sworn into the same role.
- [Zohran Mamdani's Powers And Salary As NYC Mayor | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/zohran-mamdanis-powers-and-salary-as-nyc-mayor-explained/): Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim and Indian-American mayor, overseeing 3,00,000 staff and a $115 billion budget, facing major policy and city council challenges
- [Billionaires Who Spent A Fortune To Keep Zohran Mamdani From Becoming NYC Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/billionaires-who-spent-a-fortune-to-keep-zohran-mamdani-from-becoming-nyc-mayor/): New York’s wealthy fear Zohran Mamdani, a young Democratic Socialist, for his left-leaning stance and outspoken opposition to big capital interests
- [Elon Musk's One-Word Reply After $102 Million Louvre Heist Exposed Weak Password](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/elon-musks-one-word-reply-after-102-million-louvre-heist-exposed-weak-password/): Elon Musk’s reply came to a report, which revealed that a shockingly simple password – ‘Louvre’ – protected the Louvre Museum’s surveillance system after the daring heist.
- [Nigeria Rejects US "Misinformation" After Trump Gives Go-Ahead To "Wipe Out Islamic Terrorists" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/nigeria-rejects-us-misinformation-after-trump-gives-go-ahead-to-wipe-out-islamic-terrorists-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on Nov. 5 that he had instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action in NigeriaHe also said the US will immediately halt all aid and assistance to Nigeria “if its government continues to allow the ‘killing of Christians”Trump further warned that any military action in Nigeria […]
- [Was Sexually Assaulted During Captivity In Gaza, Says Newly Released Israeli Hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/was-sexually-assaulted-during-captivity-in-gaza-says-newly-released-israeli-hostage/): Rom Braslavski, freed Israeli hostage, alleges horrific sexual assault by Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Amit Soussana and UN reports also confirm sexual abuse of hostages.
- [A ‘Nepal Moment’? Why Gen Z Is Taking On The Pakistani State In PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/a-nepal-moment-why-gen-z-is-taking-on-the-pakistani-state-in-pok/): Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s students have sparked a Gen Z-led unrest that Islamabad fears could echo Nepal’s youth uprising
- [Britain calls it safety. It is censorship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/britain-calls-it-safety-it-is-censorship/): The Online Safety Act, sold as child protection, now hides Gaza’s pain, silences dissent and spreads censorship.
- [Afghanistan’s opium crop falls 20 percent as synthetic drugs surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/afghanistans-opium-crop-falls-20-percent-as-synthetic-drugs-surge/): UN says the area devoted to opium poppies has dropped to a fraction of that cultivated before Taliban’s narcotics ban.
- [Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/tigray-fighters-enter-ethiopias-afar-region-stoking-fears-of-new-conflict/): Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
- [Sudanese prime minister calls for RSF to be labelled ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/sudanese-prime-minister-calls-for-rsf-to-be-labelled-terrorist-group/): Kamil Idris tells Al Jazeera violence could spill beyond Sudan’s borders if international community fails to step in.
- [Pakistan At Crossroads: 27th Amendment Sparks Permanent Martial Rule Fears Under New Unified Command](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/pakistan-at-crossroads-27th-amendment-sparks-permanent-martial-rule-fears-under-new-unified-command/): The PML-N has confirmed its intent to have the amendment passed by November 15, asserting the move is essential to “modernise national defence and streamline command structures”
- [Why Is This Recent Photo Of Xi Jinping Missing From Chinese Social Media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/why-is-this-recent-photo-of-xi-jinping-missing-from-chinese-social-media/): Curiously, these photographs have not appeared on China’s tightly regulated social media platforms such as Weibo or on state-controlled news outlets
- [Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges after groping attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/mexicos-president-claudia-sheinbaum-presses-charges-after-groping-attack/): Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a complaint after she was groped by a man on the street.
- [Where are tens of thousands of people in Sudan fleeing to?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/where-are-tens-of-thousands-of-people-in-sudan-fleeing-to/): At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens following the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
- [Gaza’s fragile freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/gazas-fragile-freedom/): Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reflects on his brother’s release and the deep scars left on freed Palestinian prisoners
- [Could soaring global debt trigger the next financial crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/could-soaring-global-debt-trigger-the-next-financial-crisis/): The IMF says global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by the end of the decade.
- [Aid entering Gaza since ceasefire is “wholly insufficient”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/aid-entering-gaza-since-ceasefire-is-wholly-insufficient/): Shaina Low on aid entering Gaza since the ceasefire being far below what’s needed to meet the desperate needs.
- [How a star-studded Kashmir cricket league bombed as organisers fled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/how-a-star-studded-kashmir-cricket-league-bombed-as-organisers-fled/): Billed as Kashmir’s biggest ever cricket show, the collapsed event has left a trail of questions, sense of betrayal.
- [Russia infiltrates Pokrovsk with new tactics that test Ukraine’s drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/russia-infiltrates-pokrovsk-with-new-tactics-that-test-ukraines-drones/): Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.
- [Putin’s Nuclear Move: Russia Tests 3 New Weapons | Watch Vantage With Palki Sharma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/putins-nuclear-move-russia-tests-3-new-weapons-watch-vantage-with-palki-sharma/): Putin ramps up nuclear posturing, showcasing new missile and torpedo systems as US-Russia tensions rise, sparking fears of a renewed nuclear arms race.
- [Why Japan’s Military Is Fighting Deadly Bear Attacks | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/why-japans-military-is-fighting-deadly-bear-attacks-watch/): Japan faces a record wave of bear attacks, with 100+ injured and 12 dead. Troops and hunters are being deployed as bears enter towns amid food shortages.
- [For Gaza’s fishermen, the sea is their last lifeline after Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/for-gazas-fishermen-the-sea-is-their-last-lifeline-after-israels-war/): Known as ‘The Beast’, Gaza fisherman Salem Abu Amira risks his life to feed his family under Israel’s siege.
- [Palestine’s olives: A visual guide to the annual harvest and traditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/palestines-olives-a-visual-guide-to-the-annual-harvest-and-traditions/): A visual guide to the trees, the oil, and the people they sustain.
- [Why is Trump hosting C Asia leaders; can he compete with Russia, China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/why-is-trump-hosting-c-asia-leaders-can-he-compete-with-russia-china/): US President Donald Trump to meet leaders from five central asian countries in Washington for 10th meeting of C5+1.
- [Is Mali about to fall to al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/is-mali-about-to-fall-to-al-qaeda-affiliate-jnim/): The al-Qaeda-linked group has imposed an economic siege on Bamako since September.
- ['Lots Done': India-New Zealand FTA Nears Finalisation, To Cover Agriculture, Space Tech And More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/lots-done-india-new-zealand-fta-nears-finalisation-to-cover-agriculture-space-tech-and-more/): India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that the two sides “will finalise the FTA very soon.”
- [Erika Kirk Says She Doesn’t Want Jimmy Kimmel’s Apology: 'If It’s Not From The Heart...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/erika-kirk-says-she-doesnt-want-jimmy-kimmels-apology-if-its-not-from-the-heart/): Erika Kirk rejected a pressured apology from Jimmy Kimmel after his comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- [Louvre Heist Exposed Weak Link: Museum Security System Password Was Just 'Louvre'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/louvre-heist-exposed-weak-link-museum-security-system-password-was-just-louvre/): Louvre Heist: During testimony last month, Louvre director Laurence des Cars admitted to major lapses.
- [Zohran Mamdani Is NYC Mayor But He Can Never Become US President. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/zohran-mamdani-is-nyc-mayor-but-he-can-never-become-us-president-heres-why/): Mamdani, 34, was born in Kampala, Uganda, to Indian-Ugandan parents—filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani
- [Pakistan Denies Trump’s Nuclear Test Claim, But How Did It Build The Bomb In The First Place?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/pakistan-denies-trumps-nuclear-test-claim-but-how-did-it-build-the-bomb-in-the-first-place/): Born from Bhutto’s post-1971 resolve and shaped by AQ Khan’s covert enrichment drive, Pakistan’s nuclear programme grew through decades of espionage, foreign help & global silence
- [North Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/north-korea-accuses-us-of-wicked-hostility-over-cybercrime-sanctions/): US Treasury accuses Pyongyang of stealing $3bn in digital assets for its nuclear weapons programme over three years.
- [Afghan earthquake survivors face winter cold after deadly quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/afghan-earthquake-survivors-face-winter-cold-after-deadly-quakes/): Villagers in Kunar province brace for harsh winter without proper shelter or clothing following devastating earthquakes.
- [Germany offers vulnerable Afghans cash to cease immigration efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/germany-offers-vulnerable-afghans-cash-to-cease-immigration-efforts/): Some 2,000 Afghans were approved for relocation to Germany under scheme for people who worked with German forces.
- [Trump says New Yorkers will flee city under ‘communist’ mayor Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-says-new-yorkers-will-flee-city-under-communist-mayor-mamdani/): US President Donald Trump labelled New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ‘a communist’.
- [From Zohran Mamdani To Sanna Marin, How Young Leaders Are Rewriting Global Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/from-zohran-mamdani-to-sanna-marin-how-young-leaders-are-rewriting-global-politics/): Mamdani’s politics come from the streets of New York. He organises with tenants, leads marches, uses social media as a rallying ground for causes like Palestine, and housing reform
- [LIVE: Israel kills more Palestinians in Gaza as US peace plan given to UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/live-israel-kills-more-palestinians-in-gaza-as-us-peace-plan-given-to-un/): Attacks continue in Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza as Israeli forces expand military action beyond ‘yellow line’.
- [Lakers, Doncic win fifth straight, defeat Spurs without Reaves, James](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/lakers-doncic-win-fifth-straight-defeat-spurs-without-reaves-james/): LA Lakers, playing without injured Austin Reaves and LeBron James, move to 7-2 on the season after San Antonio victory.
- ["I’m Not Lobbying" Trump 'Hopeful' Of Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/im-not-lobbying-trump-hopeful-of-saudi-arabia-joining-abraham-accords-soon/): US President Donald Trump reiterated hopes that Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords, crediting Jared Kushner as its “father.” Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Trump praised Saudi Ambassador Princess Rima and linked regional progress to curbing Iran’s nuclear capability, despite earlier remarks questioning Riyadh’s stance on Palestine. n18oc_world
- ['Heartbreaking Act Of Antisemitism': Zohran Mamdani After Jewish School Defaced With Graffiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/heartbreaking-act-of-antisemitism-zohran-mamdani-after-jewish-school-defaced-with-graffiti/): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the vandalism of a Brooklyn Jewish school with swastikas, calling it a “disgusting and heartbreaking act of antisemitism.”
- [Japan deploys the military in north to battle surge in bear attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/japan-deploys-the-military-in-north-to-battle-surge-in-bear-attacks/): At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in bear attacks across Japan since April.
- ['Momos, Chai With Ocasio-Cortez': How Mamdani Kicked Off First Day As New York Mayor-Elect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/momos-chai-with-ocasio-cortez-how-mamdani-kicked-off-first-day-as-new-york-mayor-elect/): Mamdani shared a glimpse of his busy schedule on X. He met Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on lunch at Laliguras Bistro after his historic victory.
- [China’s emissions to peak later than previously forecast, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/chinas-emissions-to-peak-later-than-previously-forecast-experts-say/): Seven in 10 climate researchers expect China’s carbon emissions to peak by the end of the decade, survey shows.
- [How the UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, what we know about victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/how-the-ups-cargo-plane-crashed-in-louisville-what-we-know-about-victims/): Officials confirmed that at least 12 people died. Kentucky’s governor warned that the death toll is expected to rise.
- [Seven Italian climbers missing in Nepal as storms, avalanches leave 9 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/seven-italian-climbers-missing-in-nepal-as-storms-avalanches-leave-9-dead/): Italy says communication between rescue teams, local officials, foreign diplomatic missions ‘extremely challenging’.
- [Over 800 Flights Cancelled In US Due To 4% Cut Amid Govt Shutdown | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/over-800-flights-cancelled-in-us-due-to-4-cut-amid-govt-shutdown-top-points/): US airlines began cancelling hundreds of flights scheduled after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a 4% reduction in flights at 40 airports across the country.
- [Honda profits tumble as Trump tariffs weigh on the carmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/honda-profits-tumble-as-trump-tariffs-weigh-on-the-carmaker/): The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
- [What if … the United Nations was disbanded next Friday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/what-if-the-united-nations-was-disbanded-next-friday/): Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to get rid of its core institution next week.
- [UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/un-sounds-alarm-over-rising-hunger-crisis-in-eastern-dr-congo/): WFP says a ‘deepening hunger crisis’ is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.
- [US Intelligence Found Israeli Military Lawyers Warned Of Possible War Crimes In Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-intelligence-found-israeli-military-lawyers-warned-of-possible-war-crimes-in-gaza-report/): According to the report, the intelligence was among the most striking pieces of information shared with senior US policymakers during the conflict
- [Putin "Ready To Respond" To Venezuela's Call For Help, Maduro Mocks "14 Weeks of Gringo Threats" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/putin-ready-to-respond-to-venezuelas-call-for-help-maduro-mocks-14-weeks-of-gringo-threats-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly declared that Moscow is ready to respond to requests for assistance from Venezuela, underscoring the strong military technical ties between Russia and Venezuela and signalling potential escalation amid US regional military moves. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has criticized what he calls four months of “Gringo threats” from the United States, […]
- [Gaza ‘reduced to dust’ as world commits in Doha to eradicate poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/gaza-reduced-to-dust-as-world-commits-in-doha-to-eradicate-poverty/): Gaza’s devastation starkly contrasts global promises to leave ‘no one behind’, as residents struggle for basic survival.
- [United States skips UN review of its human rights record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/united-states-skips-un-review-of-its-human-rights-record/): US joins Israel as only other country to not show for mandatory process scrutinising rights record of UN member states.
- [Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to meet US President Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/hungarian-leader-viktor-orban-to-meet-us-president-donald-trump/): Hungary’s nationalist prime minister will seek permission to buy Russian oil despite US sanctions.
- [Silenced: The War on Journalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/silenced-the-war-on-journalism/): A gripping look at journalism’s ultimate sacrifice, told through stories of courage, loss and unwavering conviction.
- [Schools by day, shelters by night: Students return to Gaza classrooms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/schools-by-day-shelters-by-night-students-return-to-gaza-classrooms/): UNRWA schools in Gaza are serving a dual-purpose as classrooms during the day and shelters at night.
- [India’s Policy Of Non-Interference: Rajnath Singh Speaks On Af-Pak Conflict, Durand Line Dispute | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/indias-policy-of-non-interference-rajnath-singh-speaks-on-af-pak-conflict-durand-line-dispute-exclusive/): The Defence Minister reiterated a policy of strict non-intervention, viewing it as a matter for the two nations to resolve
- [Tanzania charges dozens with treason over election protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/tanzania-charges-dozens-with-treason-over-election-protests/): Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election.
- ["No Need to Blow Up the World", Trump Tells Putin, Xi As US Unveils Next-Gen Nuclear Missile | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/no-need-to-blow-up-the-world-trump-tells-putin-xi-as-us-unveils-next-gen-nuclear-missile-4k/): President Trump stated that the United States already has enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world many times over, so there is “no need for this” kind of buildup. He said he has spoken to both Putin and Xi about reducing reliance on massive arsenals and redirecting defence spending toward priorities that benefit people now. […]
- ['Offer Fraught With Danger To Life': MEA Cautions Indians Against Joining Russian Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/offer-fraught-with-danger-to-life-mea-cautions-indians-against-joining-russian-army/): Jaiswal confirmed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian military, which is engaged in its conflict in Ukraine
- [This European Nation Is The World’s First Cashless Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/this-european-nation-is-the-worlds-first-cashless-country/): Europe’s first paper banknotes were issued here. Now, as per reports, less than 1% of transactions involve physical cash.
- [Spanish police arrest suspected members of Venezuelan gang targeted by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/spanish-police-arrest-suspected-members-of-venezuelan-gang-targeted-by-us/): Raids across five Spanish cities result in arrests of 13 suspected of being in Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.
- [Sami Hamdi’s wife warns his detention is threat to all Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/sami-hamdis-wife-warns-his-detention-is-threat-to-all-americans/): The wife of Sami Hamdi says his detention by the US immigration authorities is a threat to every American.
- [Why is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi retiring from US Congress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/why-is-former-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-retiring-from-us-congress/): Trump called her an ‘evil woman’; Pelosi is considered one of the most influential legislative leaders in recent history
- [What’s in Elon Musk’s bumper $878bn pay package?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/whats-in-elon-musks-bumper-878bn-pay-package/): Musk will have to meet a series of milestones over the next decade to earn it.
- [Sudanese army intercepts drone attacks on cities after RSF agrees to truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/sudanese-army-intercepts-drone-attacks-on-cities-after-rsf-agrees-to-truce/): Army-backed government yet to give an official response to Quad’s proposal for ceasefire leading to civilian rule.
- [New Visa For Every Trip: EU Tightens Travel Rules For Russians Over Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/new-visa-for-every-trip-eu-tightens-travel-rules-for-russians-over-ukraine-war/): Brussels said the measure would allow authorities to closely scrutinise applications and reduce potential security risks
- [What has 30 years of COP achieved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/what-has-30-years-of-cop-achieved/): For the last 30 years, countries have been talking about climate change at the UN’s Conference of the Parties – or COP.
- [Serbia’s Vucic angers Russia with comments about selling ammo to EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/serbias-vucic-angers-russia-with-comments-about-selling-ammo-to-eu/): Comments come after bloc told Serbia, the only country not to sanction Russia, to ‘get concrete’ about accession bid.
- [Israeli bureaucracy is “deliberate attempt” to limit Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/israeli-bureaucracy-is-deliberate-attempt-to-limit-gaza-aid/): Aid worker Caroline Willemen describes Israel’s bureaucratic barriers that prevent trucks from entering Gaza.
- ['Clandestine Nuclear Activities In Keeping With Pakistan's History': MEA On Trump's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/clandestine-nuclear-activities-in-keeping-with-pakistans-history-mea-on-trumps-claim/): The Ministry of External Affairs took note of Donald Trump’s recent claim that Pakistan has resumed nuclear testing, after the latter ordered resumption of nuclear tests in the US.
- [Will Donald Trump Visit India Next Year? MEA Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/will-donald-trump-visit-india-next-year-mea-responds/): The response came a day after Trump said he could travel to India in 2026, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted him to visit
- [Founded as a refuge from US racism, Liberia must not help enforce it now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/founded-as-a-refuge-from-us-racism-liberia-must-not-help-enforce-it-now/): With its offer to take in a US deportee who does not want to go there, Monrovia betrays Liberia’s unique history.
- [EU naval force nears ship seized by pirates off Somali coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/eu-naval-force-nears-ship-seized-by-pirates-off-somali-coast/): Operation Atalanta says it will take ‘appropriate action’ to help the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite.
- [Why have hundreds of flights been cancelled in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/why-have-hundreds-of-flights-been-cancelled-in-the-us/): Forty of the country’s busiest airports have been affected by the domestic flight cancellations.
- [US Pop Star ‘Unknowingly’ Got Married To Malaysian Sultan: ‘I Thought It Was An Engagement, Need Proper Divorce’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-pop-star-unknowingly-got-married-to-malaysian-sultan-i-thought-it-was-an-engagement-need-proper-divorce/): The singer, Brittany Porter, met Sultan Muhammad V, former King of Malaysia and current ruler of Kelantan, during what she believed was a romantic courtship.
- [How Bright Can A Black Hole Flare Be? Try 10 Trillion Suns In Universe’s Dazzling Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/how-bright-can-a-black-hole-flare-be-try-10-trillion-suns-in-universes-dazzling-show/): The flare was first detected in 2018 by the Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey and the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) in California.
- ['Will Create Negative Dynamics': Russia Urges US To Clarify Nuclear Testing Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/will-create-negative-dynamics-russia-urges-us-to-clarify-nuclear-testing-plans/): The comments came after Trump ordered the American military last week to restart preparations for nuclear weapons testing
- [Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces agree to humanitarian truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/sudans-rapid-support-forces-agree-to-humanitarian-truce/): Amid accusations of genocide, Sudan’s paramilitary RSF say they have agreed to a humanitarian pause in el-Fasher.
- [Logic behind Israel’s attack on Lebanon “not very good”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/logic-behind-israels-attack-on-lebanon-not-very-good/): Nabeel Khoury on Israel’s latest attack on southern Lebanon and how it follows the same flawed logic as its assault on G
- [Rafale vs Typhoon: India’s Rival Seals Rs 95,000 Crore UK Jet Deal, 3X Costlier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/rafale-vs-typhoon-indias-rival-seals-rs-95000-crore-uk-jet-deal-3x-costlier/): Each jet costs about Rs 4,750 crore, making it among the world’s priciest fighter deals. The jets are expected to be heavily armed, prompting comparisons to India’s Rafale buy
- [Missile Production Ramps Up In China, Satellite Images Show Expanding Facilities: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/missile-production-ramps-up-in-china-satellite-images-show-expanding-facilities-report/): China currently operates 136 sites connected to its Rocket Force and defence production, with over 60% having seen major expansion in the past five years
- [Fact checking Nancy Pelosi statements over the years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/fact-checking-nancy-pelosi-statements-over-the-years/): Pelosi has been falsely accused of drunkenness and treason, but she has also made a few questionable statements herself.
- [Explosion at school mosque injures dozens in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/explosion-at-school-mosque-injures-dozens-in-indonesia/): Dozens of people have been rushed to hospital after an explosion at a mosque in a school complex during Friday prayers.
- [Tottenham vs Manchester United: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/tottenham-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Follow our match build-up, with full team news, ahead of our live text commentary of the game in north London.
- ["President Of The World" Trump Praised At C5 Summit, Promises Foreign Force For Gaza "Very Soon" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/president-of-the-world-trump-praised-at-c5-summit-promises-foreign-force-for-gaza-very-soon-4k/): Kazakhstan officially joined the Abraham Accords on Nov. 6, US President Donald Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post. The announcement followed a trilateral phone call between Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. “Kazakhstan is the first country of my second term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of […]
- [54 Injured In Explosion At Indonesian School Mosque During Friday Prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/54-injured-in-explosion-at-indonesian-school-mosque-during-friday-prayers/): Witnesses said they heard two loud blasts just as the sermon began
- [Belgium’s Liege airport temporarily halts flights after new drone sighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/belgiums-liege-airport-temporarily-halts-flights-after-new-drone-sighting/): Second such disruption to Liege airport in a week following mysterious drone sightings on Tuesday evening.
- [ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda’s rebel leader Joseph Kony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/icc-confirms-war-crimes-charges-against-ugandas-rebel-leader-joseph-kony/): The International Criminal Court confirmed 39 charges against Kony, paving the way for a trial if he is ever captured.
- [4 Terrorists Killed, 13 Civilians Hurt During Counter-Terror Operation In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/4-terrorists-killed-13-civilians-hurt-during-counter-terror-operation-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): A law enforcement officer died and 14 others were injured during a counter-terror operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.
- [Explosion at mosque in Indonesia’s Jakarta injures more than 50, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/explosion-at-mosque-in-indonesias-jakarta-injures-more-than-50-police-say/): Injured are taken to hospital after an explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex.
- [Gaza’s UNRWA schools are classrooms by day, displacement shelters at night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/gazas-unrwa-schools-are-classrooms-by-day-displacement-shelters-at-night/): Around 300,000 UNRWA pupils have been deprived of a formal education since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023.
- [Trump Announces Kazakhstan’s Entry Into Abraham Accords: What To Know About The Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/trump-announces-kazakhstans-entry-into-abraham-accords-what-to-know-about-the-pact/): Kazakhstan’s entry gives the US-brokered Abraham Accords a renewed push, five years after the landmark deal first brought Israel closer to its Arab and Muslim neighbours
- [North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-days-after-hegseth-visit-says-seoul/): The short-range weapon is believed to have flown 700km and landed in the East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan.
- [China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters military service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/chinas-third-aircraft-carrier-the-fujian-enters-military-service/): The Fujian is considered a symbol of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s overhaul and rapid expansion of China’s military.
- [Why are scientists rushing to study a comet from deep space?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/why-are-scientists-rushing-to-study-a-comet-from-deep-space/): The comet is the third interstellar object from deep space ever recorded to pass through Earth’s solar system.
- [Trump expects int’l stabilisation force to be on ground in Gaza ‘very soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/trump-expects-intl-stabilisation-force-to-be-on-ground-in-gaza-very-soon/): Israel adamant that it will not accept Turkish armed forces in Gaza under Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
- ['Fumble Of The Century': Woman Says She Rejected Zohran Mamdani On Hinge Over His Height](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/fumble-of-the-century-woman-says-she-rejected-zohran-mamdani-on-hinge-over-his-height/): A woman’s Hinge rejection of Zohran Mamdani over his height went viral after he became New York City’s first Indian-American mayor. Mamdani met his wife Rama Duwaji on Hinge.
- [Eleven arrested as protests erupt before Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/eleven-arrested-as-protests-erupt-before-aston-villa-maccabi-tel-aviv-match/): Those arrested were all men, boys aged between 17 and 67 – the majority for racially aggravated public offences.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa pledges commitment to climate goals at COP30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/syrias-al-sharaa-pledges-commitment-to-climate-goals-at-cop30/): Appearance at Amazon summit comes before talks with Trump in Washington after UN Security Council lifted sanctions.
- [US president expects Gaza peacekeeping force ‘very soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-president-expects-gaza-peacekeeping-force-very-soon/): US President Donald Trump says the international force to maintain Gaza’s ceasefire will be on the ground soon.
- [Peru bans Mexico’s President Sheinbaum as diplomatic dispute grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/peru-bans-mexicos-president-sheinbaum-as-diplomatic-dispute-grows/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is barred from Peru after her government granted asylum to Peruvian ex-premier.
- [2025 Set To Be Among Top 3 Warmest Years Ever Recorded: WMO; UN Chief Urges Rapid Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/2025-set-to-be-among-top-3-warmest-years-ever-recorded-wmo-un-chief-urges-rapid-action/): WMO warns 2025 could be the second or third warmest year ever, with global temperatures breaching 1.5°C. Antonio Guterres urges action at Belém Climate Summit and COP30 in Brazil.
- [Sheikh Hasina Says Awami League Keen To Fight Bangladesh Polls, Calls Ban 'Undemocratic': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/sheikh-hasina-says-awami-league-keen-to-fight-bangladesh-polls-calls-ban-undemocratic-report/): Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said that the Awami League is ready to contest upcoming elections if permitted, calling the party’s ban “deeply undemocratic.”
- [China Commissions 3rd Aircraft Carrier 'Fujian' As It Seeks To Counter US Hegemony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/china-commissions-3rd-aircraft-carrier-fujian-as-it-seeks-to-counter-us-hegemony/): China commissions its third aircraft carrier, Fujian, in Sanya with President Xi Jinping. Fujian features EMALS, can carry 50 aircraft.
- [Inside Mauritania’s mass deportation campaign targeting African migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/inside-mauritanias-mass-deportation-campaign-targeting-african-migrants/): Mass crackdown on migrants follows deal signed with the EU to stem migration from source countries in Africa.
- [LIVE: Israel vows to destroy all Hamas tunnels in Gaza as attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/live-israel-vows-to-destroy-all-hamas-tunnels-in-gaza-as-attacks-continue/): US president says Gaza ceasefire ‘working out very well’ despite deadly Israeli attacks and severe aid restrictions.
- [Japan resumes seafood exports to China after ban over Fukushima wastewater](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/japan-resumes-seafood-exports-to-china-after-ban-over-fukushima-wastewater/): Beijing imposed a two-year ban over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima plant
- [US military carries out another strike on vessel in Caribbean, killing 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-military-carries-out-another-strike-on-vessel-in-caribbean-killing-3/): Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said attacks to continue until ‘narco-terrorists’ stop ‘poisoning’ American people.
- [At least 5 killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/at-least-5-killed-as-typhoon-kalmaegi-slams-into-vietnam/): Vietnamese state media report extensive damage in central provinces and power outages for 1.2 million people.
- [‘She Was An Evil Woman And Liability To The Country’: Trump On Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/she-was-an-evil-woman-and-liability-to-the-country-trump-on-nancy-pelosis-retirement/): Donald Trump called Nancy Pelosi “an evil woman” and said, “I think she did the country a great service by retiring.”
- [United Airlines Cancels Hundreds Of Flights Amid US Government Shutdown, Cites FAA Restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/united-airlines-cancels-hundreds-of-flights-amid-us-government-shutdown-cites-faa-restrictions/): The move follows widespread disruptions in air travel as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scales back operations amid funding suspensions.
- [‘This Is Not Me’: Zohran Mamdani’s Wife Rama Duwaji Flags Fake Instagram Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/this-is-not-me-zohran-mamdanis-wife-rama-duwaji-flags-fake-instagram-account/): Rama Duwaji exposed a fake Instagram account amid rising attention after Zohran Mamdani became New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect.
- [UN Security Council Lifts Sanctions On Syrian President And Interior Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/un-security-council-lifts-sanctions-on-syrian-president-and-interior-minister/): The UN Security Council lifted sanctions on Ahmed al‑Sharaa and Anas Khattab, signaling a shift in Syria’s global standing after regime change.
- [Several Fall Ill At US Military Base After Delivery Of 'Suspicious' Package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/several-fall-ill-at-us-military-base-after-delivery-of-suspicious-package/): Joint Base Andrews evacuated after a suspicious package with white powder sickened several people. HAZMAT found no immediate danger.
- [Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/moscow-backed-court-jails-two-colombians-who-fought-for-ukraine/): Colombian fighters Alexander Ante, 48, and Jose Aron Medina Aranda, 37 were each sentenced to 13 years in prison.
- [New Book On Bangladesh Reveals How A 1:30 PM Call From India Saved Sheikh Hasina’s Life | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/new-book-on-bangladesh-reveals-how-a-130-pm-call-from-india-saved-sheikh-hasinas-life-exclusive/): This revelation comes in a yet-to-be-released book, ‘Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution’ written by Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar, and Sahidul Hasan Khokon
- [Hundreds of US flights cancelled as regulator orders cuts to air traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/hundreds-of-us-flights-cancelled-as-regulator-orders-cuts-to-air-traffic/): US Federal Aviation Administration is cutting air traffic by 10 percent due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
- [Indian Medical Student Goes Missing In Russia, Body Found Near Dam After 19 Days Of Search](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/indian-medical-student-goes-missing-in-russia-body-found-near-dam-after-19-days-of-search/): Ajit Singh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old Indian student from Kaphanwada, Alwar, was found dead after missing for 19 days.
- [US Senate votes against limiting Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-senate-votes-against-limiting-trumps-ability-to-attack-venezuela/): Polls find large majorities of people in the US oppose military action in Venezuela, where Trump has ramped up pressure.
- [US lawmakers call on UK’s ex-prince Andrew to testify over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-lawmakers-call-on-uks-ex-prince-andrew-to-testify-over-epstein-ties/): Call to testify from US lawmakers came a day after King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his titles.
- [Shehbaz Sharif's Close Aide Visits Office Of Hafiz Saeed's Banned Outfit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/shehbaz-sharifs-close-aide-visits-office-of-hafiz-saeeds-banned-outfit/): Pakistani Minister Talal Chaudhry visited the PMML office, linked to Hafiz Saeed, sparking debate over government ties as PMML grows active after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- [Elon Musk Dances With Tesla Robot After $1 Trillion Pay Deal Gets Approved | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/elon-musk-dances-with-tesla-robot-after-1-trillion-pay-deal-gets-approved-watch/): Elon Musk danced with Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus at the Austin shareholder meeting after his $1 trillion pay package approval, highlighting Tesla’s robotics and AI ambitions.
- ['A Major Step Forward': Trump Confirms Kazakhstan Officially Joins Abraham Accords With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/a-major-step-forward-trump-confirms-kazakhstan-officially-joins-abraham-accords-with-israel/): Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords. Donald Trump hailed the move as “a major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
- [Erika Kirk, Vance’s Chat During Viral Hug Decoded: Here’s What Lip Reader Has To Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/erika-kirk-vances-chat-during-viral-hug-decoded-heres-what-lip-reader-has-to-say/): A video of Erika Kirk and JD Vance hugging on stage during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi caught the internet’s attention.
- ['Articles On International Agenda': Moscow Accuses Pakistan Publication Of 'Anti-Russia' Coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/articles-on-international-agenda-moscow-accuses-pakistan-publication-of-anti-russia-coverage/): The Russian Embassy in Pakistan accused The Frontier Post of spreading “anti-Russian propaganda” and serving Western political interests, while it defended Moscow’s economy.
- ['We Could Blow Up The World': Trump Calls For Denuclearisation After Talks With Xi, Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/we-could-blow-up-the-world-trump-calls-for-denuclearisation-after-talks-with-xi-putin/): Donald Trump said he has discussed global denuclearisation with Russian and Chinese Presidents, calling the world’s nuclear arsenal excessive.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,352](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1352/): Here are the key events from day 1,352 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Is Zohran Mamdani ready to stand up to Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/is-zohran-mamdani-ready-to-stand-up-to-donald-trump/): Making history as the first Muslim elected New York mayor, Mamdani pledges to serve all communities and challenge Trump.
- [US school teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-school-teacher-shot-by-six-year-old-student-awarded-10m/): Abby Zwerner, 28, was shot in 2023 as she sat in a first-grade classroom and sustained life-threatening injuries.
- [The $1 Trillion Vote Of Confidence: Tesla Shareholders Supercharge Elon Musk’s Pay Package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/the-1-trillion-vote-of-confidence-tesla-shareholders-supercharge-elon-musks-pay-package/): The unprecedented compensation is not a guaranteed payout but is entirely conditional on Musk achieving a series of highly ambitious operational and financial milestones
- [John Thune Accuses Democrats Of "Letting Americans Go Hungry" Due To Government Shutdown | US News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/john-thune-accuses-democrats-of-letting-americans-go-hungry-due-to-government-shutdown-us-news/): On the Senate floor, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) slammed Democrats over the government shutdown. He accused Democrats of “letting Americans go hungry” amid the longest shutdown in the country’s history. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join ‘Abraham Accords’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/kazakhstan-which-already-recognises-israel-to-join-abraham-accords/): The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is ‘natural’.
- [UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/unsc-votes-to-drop-sanctions-on-syrias-al-sharaa-ahead-of-washington-visit/): Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.
- [How long will the US government shutdown last?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/how-long-will-the-us-government-shutdown-last/): The federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history.
- [Brazil’s soya moratorium slowed Amazon deforestation. Now it’s challenged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/brazils-soya-moratorium-slowed-amazon-deforestation-now-its-challenged/): At COP, Brazil is presenting itself as an Amazon defender. But a key measure to slow deforestation is in grave peril.
- [In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/in-gaza-a-woman-searches-for-her-husband-and-brother-among-the-corpses/): Israa al-Areer’s searches through bodies returned by Israel for husband and brother missing since start of war on Gaza.
- [American football player Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/american-football-player-marshawn-kneeland-dies-at-24/): Marshawn Kneeland, a second-year player, had scored his first career touchdown Monday.
- [Tesla shareholders approve $878bn pay plan for Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/tesla-shareholders-approve-878bn-pay-plan-for-elon-musk/): Shareholders approved the pay package with as much as 75 percent support on Thursday.
- [Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as ceasefire talks resume in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/afghanistan-and-pakistan-exchange-fire-as-ceasefire-talks-resume-in-turkiye/): The truce talks are aimed at finalising a ceasefire reached in Qatar last month following deadly clashes.
- [Trump says he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/trump-says-he-was-very-much-in-charge-of-israels-june-13-attack-on-iran/): US president says the surprise Israeli assault that killed Iranian generals and scientists was a ‘great day for Israel’.
- [US Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old, Living With Bullet In Chest, Wins $10 Million Suit Against Principal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-teacher-shot-by-6-year-old-living-with-bullet-in-chest-wins-10-million-suit-against-principal/): A jury in the US state of Virginia has awarded $10 million (around ₹83 crore) to a former teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student.
- [Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/dutch-court-rejects-bid-to-halt-arms-exports-to-israel-over-gaza-war/): Hague Court of Appeal says gov’t has ‘considerable discretion’ to determine foreign policy, national security issues.
- [Sick children from Gaza arrive in Italy for medical treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/sick-children-from-gaza-arrive-in-italy-for-medical-treatment/): Italy is welcoming 19 children who were evacuated from Gaza by the World Health Organization.
- [US Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin To Bar Trans People From Choosing Gender On Passports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/06/us-supreme-court-allows-trump-admin-to-bar-trans-people-from-choosing-gender-on-passports/): The US Supreme Court allowed Trump administration to stop US passport applicants from designating the sex reflecting their gender identities on the document.
- [Activists protest PETA’s ‘silence’ over Israel’s killing of animals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/activists-protest-petas-silence-over-israels-killing-of-animals/): Activists protested against PETA in Washington DC, for their silence over animals killed by Israel across Palestine.
- [Freed Kenyan activists allege mistreatment after month in Ugandan detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/freed-kenyan-activists-allege-mistreatment-after-month-in-ugandan-detention/): Two Kenyan human rights activists have returned home after being secretly detained for 39 days in Uganda.
- [US Airlines Struggle Amid Shutdown; Thousands of Passengers Affected; 40 Major US Airports | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-airlines-struggle-amid-shutdown-thousands-of-passengers-affected-40-major-us-airports-4k/): News18 S Airlines are facing unprecedented chaos as a sudden government shutdown disrupts air travel across the nation. Thousands of passengers are left stranded at 40 major airports, creating delays, cancellations, and widespread confusion. Flights are being rescheduled on the fly, and travelers are struggling to navigate long lines and limited customer service. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Iran Offers To Mediate Between Pakistan And Afghanistan Amid Rising Border Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/iran-offers-to-mediate-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan-amid-rising-border-tensions/): Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since October 2025, when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul targeting leaders of the TTP.
- [Nearly 1 million Filipinos evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/nearly-1-million-filipinos-evacuate-as-super-typhoon-fung-wong-approaches/): Philippines weather bureau warns of ‘life-threatening conditions’ as super storm heads for its largest island.
- [One dead, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Malaysian coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/one-dead-dozens-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-malaysian-coast/): Authorities say rescue operations are under way to locate survivors on a boat that sunk, with two others missing.
- [Watch: Syrian President Sharaa Plays Basketball With US Generals Before Trump Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/watch-syrian-president-sharaa-plays-basketball-with-us-generals-before-trump-meet/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the US on November 8 for a historic visit, the first since Syria’s 1946 independence. A video shared by the Syrian foreign minister showed Sharaa playing basketball with US military officials, including Admiral Brad Cooper and General Kevin Lambert, captioned “Work hard, play harder.” n18oc_world
- [OpenAI Faces Four Lawsuits Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Suicides, Mental Health Breakdowns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/openai-faces-four-lawsuits-over-alleged-chatgpt-linked-suicides-mental-health-breakdowns/): OpenAI is sued by US and Canadian families, claiming ChatGPT contributed to suicides and mental health crises, with cases filed by advocacy groups.
- [Taiwan Dares China? VP Hsiao Says ‘Beijing not alone’ After Landmark Europe visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/taiwan-dares-china-vp-hsiao-says-beijing-not-alone-after-landmark-europe-visit/): Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim said on Nov. 8 that Taiwan is “not alone” and has “more friends” worldwide after her landmark Europe visit, seen as a challenge to China. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Thousands of US flights cancelled, delayed as government shutdown continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/thousands-of-us-flights-cancelled-delayed-as-government-shutdown-continues/): The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily cutting air traffic by 10 percent to maintain safety standards.
- [Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami eliminate Nashville in playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/messi-scores-two-goals-as-inter-miami-eliminate-nashville-in-playoffs/): Star forward Lionel Messi and Inter Miami advanced to MLS Cup East semifinals with Game 3 playoff win over Nashville.
- [LIVE: Israeli killings continue in Gaza, West Bank; Hamas retrieves body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/live-israeli-killings-continue-in-gaza-west-bank-hamas-retrieves-body/): Hamas says the retrieved body is that of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who was reported killed in 2014.
- [Gregory Bovino, Officer Behind Trump’s Immigration Plans Face Credibility Crisis In US Courts | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/gregory-bovino-officer-behind-trumps-immigration-plans-face-credibility-crisis-in-us-courts-n18g/): Gregory Bovino, the officer known for leading Trump’s aggressive immigration tactics, is now at the center of a credibility crisis in U.S. courts. Legal experts and court officials are questioning the validity and reliability of his testimonies and enforcement actions, raising concerns about the administration’s approach to immigration. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN […]
- [Four Killed, 11 Injured As Fleeing Driver Crashes Into Crowd Outside Tampa Bar In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/four-killed-11-injured-as-fleeing-driver-crashes-into-crowd-outside-tampa-bar-in-us/): Accused Sampson was arrested and taken to Hillsborough County Jail. He faces 4 counts of vehicular homicide, 4 counts of aggravated fleeing or eluding, all first-degree felonies.
- [Hanimaadhoo Airport’s New Terminal Set To Be Inaugurated Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/hanimaadhoo-airports-new-terminal-set-to-be-inaugurated-today/): The airport expansion includes a 2.7-kilometer runway that can handle larger aircraft and a modern terminal capable of serving 1.3 million passengers annually.
- [Chinese Fishing Boat Capsizes Near South Korea’s Gageo Island; 3 Missing, 2 Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/chinese-fishing-boat-capsizes-near-south-koreas-gageo-island-3-missing-2-critical/): The accident occurred about 85 kilometres northwest of Gageo Island, near waters where Chinese vessels have previously been found operating without authorisation.
- [Indian Agencies Arrest Most-Wanted Gangsters Venkatesh Garg In Georgia, Bhanu Rana In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/indian-agencies-arrest-most-wanted-gangsters-venkatesh-garg-in-georgia-bhanu-rana-in-us/): Officials said both the gangsters Venkatesh Garg and Bhanu Rana will be deported to India soon.
- [Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/djokovic-withdraws-from-atp-finals-after-record-setting-athens-win/): Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark.
- [Powerful tornado wrecks Brazil town, killing six and injuring hundreds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/powerful-tornado-wrecks-brazil-town-killing-six-and-injuring-hundreds/): Tornado flattens homes in Rio Bonito do Iguana, with one official describing the destruction as akin to a ‘war zone’.
- [British Spy Agency Helped Canada Link India To Hardeep Singh Nijjar Killing: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/british-spy-agency-helped-canada-link-india-to-hardeep-singh-nijjar-killing-report/): A new documentary claims British spy intercepts helped Canada link India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,354](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1354/): Here are the key events from day 1,354 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in US for official visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/syrias-al-sharaa-arrives-in-us-for-official-visit/): Visit comes as Syria announces launching a ‘large-scale operation’ targeting ISIL cells across the country.
- [‘Money-Sucking Insurance’: Trump Urges Senate To End Obamacare, Send Funds Directly To People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/money-sucking-insurance-trump-urges-senate-to-end-obamacare-send-funds-directly-to-people/): Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to end Obamacare, accusing “money-sucking insurance” firms of wasting billions, and called for sending healthcare funds directly to Americans.
- [US senators look for way out of shutdown at rare weekend session](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-senators-look-for-way-out-of-shutdown-at-rare-weekend-session/): The record shutdown is now in its 39th day and has affected everything, from food aid to air travel.
- [UN rights office warns of ‘unimaginable atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/un-rights-office-warns-of-unimaginable-atrocities-in-sudans-el-fasher/): UN estimates 82,000 of el-Fasher’s total population of 260,000 fled after RSF atrocities, with many still trapped.
- [Is Israel inching towards another regional war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/is-israel-inching-towards-another-regional-war/): The Israeli military ramps up attacks on Lebanon as Hezbollah disarmament fails.
- [Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 69,000 as attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/death-toll-in-israels-war-on-gaza-surpasses-69000-as-attacks-continue/): Israeli forces kill several people across Gaza, as settlers and military continue attacks in the occupied West Bank.
- [Hungary claims ‘indefinite’ US sanctions waiver for Russian energy imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/hungary-claims-indefinite-us-sanctions-waiver-for-russian-energy-imports/): Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
- [Paz sworn in as Bolivia’s president, promises ‘capitalism for all’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/paz-sworn-in-as-bolivias-president-promises-capitalism-for-all/): Rodrigo Paz faces Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in 40 years, with high inflation and a shortage of fuel and dollars.
- [Tanzania arrests senior opposition figure as hundreds face treason charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/tanzania-arrests-senior-opposition-figure-as-hundreds-face-treason-charges/): Opposition party Chadema said that its deputy secretary-general, Amani Golugwa, was arrested early on Saturday.
- [Tottenham and Manchester United both score stoppage-time goals in 2-2 draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/tottenham-and-manchester-united-both-score-stoppage-time-goals-in-2-2-draw/): De Ligt salvages point for United in a frantic finale as both sides miss chance to go second in the Premier League.
- [The bipartisan comfort with Islamophobia harms us all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/the-bipartisan-comfort-with-islamophobia-harms-us-all/): Our research shows Islamophobia is on the rise. That should worry you.
- [Irish football body overwhelmingly backs call for Israel’s ban from UEFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/irish-football-body-overwhelmingly-backs-call-for-israels-ban-from-uefa/): FAI calls for Israel’s immediate suspension over its violation of UEFA’s statutes in occupied Palestinian territory.
- [Mystery Of Comet 3I/ Atlas | Alien Tech Or Coincidence? | World 360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/mystery-of-comet-3i-atlas-alien-tech-or-coincidence-world-360/): A mysterious interstellar comet — 3I/ATLAS — has once again stirred debates among astronomers and space enthusiasts. Discovered traveling through our solar system at incredible speed, its unusual trajectory and structure have sparked questions: could it be a fragment of alien technology or just a natural cosmic wanderer?Experts are comparing 3I/ATLAS to past interstellar visitors […]
- [Beyond Oil & Trade: Bahrain Bets Big On Rule Of Law, Opens Gateway Of Gulf For Dispute Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/beyond-oil-trade-bahrain-bets-big-on-rule-of-law-opens-gateway-of-gulf-for-dispute-resolution/): The Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC) will hear cross-border commercial cases in English and Arabic
- ['If A War Breaks Out...': Taliban Warns Pakistan As Peace Talks Collapse Again In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/if-a-war-breaks-out-taliban-warns-pakistan-as-peace-talks-collapse-again-in-istanbul/): Afghan Minister Noorullah Noori warned Pakistan against “testing the patience of Afghans” and said the elders and youth “will rise to fight” if a war breaks out.
- [Deadly typhoon causes destruction in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/deadly-typhoon-causes-destruction-in-vietnam/): At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central and highland provinces in Vietnam.
- [Israeli attacks kill two in Lebanon as EU urges it to respect the ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/israeli-attacks-kill-two-in-lebanon-as-eu-urges-it-to-respect-the-ceasefire/): Israel has escalated daily attacks in Lebanon, flouting a one-year-old truce, while claiming it’s targeting Hezbollah.
- [Gaza university students become first class to graduate since war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/gaza-university-students-become-first-class-to-graduate-since-war/): Students from Gaza’s al-Aqsa University are celebrating after becoming the first class to graduate there since the war.
- [Pakistan Suspends Jaffar Express For 3 Days After Threats From TTP, BLA Groups | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/pakistan-suspends-jaffar-express-for-3-days-after-threats-from-ttp-bla-groups-exclusive/): Pakistan suspended the Jaffar Express train service from November 9 to 11 after reported threats from TTP sleeper cells and BLA militants.
- [Trump Administration Tightens US Visa Rules Under ‘Public Charge’ Provision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/trump-administration-tightens-us-visa-rules-under-public-charge-provision/): US reinstates stricter visa rules under the “public charge” provision, directing embassies to deny visas based on health, finances, and potential reliance on government assistance.
- [Flight Movement Hit In Nepal's Tribhuvan Airport After Tech Glitch In Lights Along Runway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/flight-movement-hit-in-nepals-tribhuvan-airport-after-tech-glitch-in-lights-along-runway/): All flight movement was halted in the Tribhuvan International Airport following a technical glitch in the lights along the runway.
- [Pakistan Navy Ship Docks In Bangladesh For 'Goodwill' Visit Amid Warming Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/pakistan-navy-ship-docks-in-bangladesh-for-goodwill-visit-amid-warming-ties/): A Pakistan Navy ship arrived at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port on Friday in a clear signal of warming defence ties between the two countries.
- [Pakistan Senate Tables 27th Amendment Bill Granting Sweeping Powers To Asim Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/pakistan-senate-tables-27th-amendment-bill-granting-sweeping-powers-to-asim-munir-exclusive/): CNN-News18 accesses the bill proposing to make Asim Munir Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces with full military command and lifelong privileges
- [UPS, FedEx Grounding MD-11 Cargo Planes For Safety Checks After Kentucky Crash Kills 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/ups-fedex-grounding-md-11-cargo-planes-for-safety-checks-after-kentucky-crash-kills-14/): A UPS MD-11F cargo plane caught fire moments after takeoff as one of its engines detached, and it crashed into a neighbourhood in Louisville, resulting in the deaths of 14 people.
- [Gaza’s water turns poisonous as Israel’s genocide leaves toxic aftermath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/gazas-water-turns-poisonous-as-israels-genocide-leaves-toxic-aftermath/): As the homes of Gaza’s families lie in ruins, its farmlands and water supply now pose lethal risks.
- [Deaths, injuries after Russia hits residential and energy sites in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/deaths-injuries-after-russia-hits-residential-and-energy-sites-in-ukraine/): Ukraine is calling for more sanctions and asset freezes on Russia as it fends off intensified attacks.
- [India win T20 series against Australia after washout in fifth match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/india-win-t20-series-against-australia-after-washout-in-fifth-match/): Final T20 of the five-match series was abandoned after 4.5 overs as thunderstorm and rain forced players off the field.
- [Can Mamdani Be Ousted As NYC Mayor? Trump Ally's Gubernatorial Bid Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/can-mamdani-be-ousted-as-nyc-mayor-trump-allys-gubernatorial-bid-sparks-buzz/): US Representative and Trump ally Elise Stefanik formally entered the race for New York’s next Governor in 2026, after Zohran Mamdani was elected as the city’s new Mayor.
- [Pakistan At Crossroads: 27th Amendment Sparks Permanent Martial Rule Fears Under New Unified Command](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/pakistan-at-crossroads-27th-amendment-sparks-permanent-martial-rule-fears-under-new-unified-command-2/): Pakistan’s political landscape is once again on the edge of turmoil as the government races to push through the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, which opposition parties and intelligence insiders warn could permanently blur the line between civilian authority and military control.Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that the proposed amendment is poised to “legitimise a permanent […]
- ['Withhold Pay To Congress' Senator John Kennedy's Shocking Pitch To End The Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/withhold-pay-to-congress-senator-john-kennedys-shocking-pitch-to-end-the-government-shutdown/): Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) proposed a bill requiring members of Congress to forfeit pay during government shutdowns, igniting debate over accountability and legislative responsibility. Kennedy argued that lawmakers should not receive back pay until the government reopens. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Israel-Premier Tech cycling team loses title sponsor after protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/israel-premier-tech-cycling-team-loses-title-sponsor-after-protests/): Canadian firm ends its sponsorship of the Israeli-owned team following major pro-Palestine protests at European races.
- [Torture, Leak, Outrage: The Sde Teiman Affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/torture-leak-outrage-the-sde-teiman-affair/): Israel reels after an army insider outs herself as the source of a leak showing the rape of a Palestinian prisoner.
- [LIVE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/live-tottenham-hotspur-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Spurs host United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- [Ukraine says over 1,400 Africans recruited to fight for Russia in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/ukraine-says-over-1400-africans-recruited-to-fight-for-russia-in-war/): Ukraine accuses Russia of luring recruits from Africa into ‘suicidal’ military contracts to bolster its war efforts.
- [Philippines braces for Typhoon Fung-wong after earlier storm kills over 200](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/philippines-braces-for-typhoon-fung-wong-after-earlier-storm-kills-over-200/): Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates the Philippines and Vietnam, with survivors now bracing for another storm.
- [COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/cop30-climate-summit-hears-from-countries-suffering-global-warming-harms/): There are growing calls for developed nations that produce the most gas emissions to take more responsibility.
- [Manchester City vs Liverpool: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/manchester-city-vs-liverpool-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): City host champions Liverpool at the Etihad with both sides desperate for a win to keep up with league leaders Arsenal.
- [Viral Gaza Video Shows Boy Celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/viral-gaza-video-shows-boy-celebrating-zohran-mamdanis-nyc-victory/): A viral Gaza video shows Taim, dubbed the “Little Zohran Mamdani of Gaza,” celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City mayoral win, inspiring hope and pride amid hardship.
- [Five Indians Kidnapped In Mali Amid Rising Al-Qaida, ISIS Activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/five-indians-kidnapped-in-mali-amid-rising-al-qaida-isis-activities/): Mali, currently under a military junta, continues to struggle with deepening instability and a surge in extremist violence
- [Trump Shocks Orban? Tells Hungary PM, ‘ Would Like To Meet Putin In…’ | US | Russia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/trump-shocks-orban-tells-hungary-pm-would-like-to-meet-putin-in-us-russia-war/): US President Donald Trump said he still plans to meet Putin in Budapest, though he scrapped the October summit as a “wasted meeting.” n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Afghanistan’s Taliban blames ‘irresponsible’ Pakistan as peace talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/afghanistans-taliban-blames-irresponsible-pakistan-as-peace-talks-fail/): The talks in Turkiye have not yielded results as the Taliban accuses Pakistan of not presenting actionable demands.
- [LIVE: Israeli air raids, demolitions hit Gaza despite ceasefire with Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/live-israeli-air-raids-demolitions-hit-gaza-despite-ceasefire-with-hamas/): Israeli army carries out more demolitions of residential buildings east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
- [Israeli orchestra interrupted by protester with flare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/israeli-orchestra-interrupted-by-protester-with-flare/): A protester lit a flare at a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, sending the crowd into brief panic.
- [Nigerians demand own solutions to violence as Trump threatens US invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/nigerians-demand-own-solutions-to-violence-as-trump-threatens-us-invasion/): Amid US claims of ‘Christian genocide’ locals and experts say crisis is multilayered, dismiss plan for foreign invasion.
- [Hamas returns latest captive body to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/hamas-returns-latest-captive-body-to-israel/): Israel has received the latest captive’s body from Hamas in Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal signed four weeks ago.
- [US Supreme Court allows Trump to block $4bn in food aid to families in need](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/us-supreme-court-allows-trump-to-block-4bn-in-food-aid-to-families-in-need/): Forty-two million face food aid delays after the nation’s top Court lets US president pause full SNAP payments.
- [In her dying moments, a stranger changed my life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/in-her-dying-moments-a-stranger-changed-my-life/): I’d crashed my car into a homeless woman. She spent her final moments showing me kindness.
- [Tunisian opposition figures join hunger strike to support jailed politician](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/tunisian-opposition-figures-join-hunger-strike-to-support-jailed-politician/): The family of jailed politician Jawhar Ben Mbarek say ‘his health is deteriorating’ after nine days without food.
- [Canada's Border Agency Deports 3 Linked To British Columbia Extortion Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/canadas-border-agency-deports-3-linked-to-british-columbia-extortion-cases/): CBSA removed 3 individuals linked to extortion in British Columbia and is investigating 78 more foreign nationals under the BC Extortion Task Force.
- ['Unrealistic Demands': Afghanistan Slams 'Irresponsible' Pakistan As Peace Talks Hit Stalemate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/unrealistic-demands-afghanistan-slams-irresponsible-pakistan-as-peace-talks-hit-stalemate/): Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of stalling Istanbul peace talks, citing security responsibility disputes.
- [US Government Shutdown Chaos: Flight Delays Strike Again Amid Govt Shutdown | Aviation News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/us-government-shutdown-chaos-flight-delays-strike-again-amid-govt-shutdown-aviation-news-n18g/): he ongoing US government shutdown is wreaking havoc on air travel, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations across the country. Passengers are facing long wait times at airports, disrupted schedules, and uncertainty as federal agencies operate with limited staff. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN TV
- [Trump says US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/trump-says-us-to-boycott-south-africa-g20-summit-over-white-genocide/): Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’ that South Africa is hosting the G20, reiterates debunked claims of a white ‘genocide’.
- [N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/n-korea-threatens-offensive-action-as-us-aircraft-carrier-visits-s-korea/): North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.
- [US Says Iran IRGC Plot To Kill Israeli Envoy In Mexico Was Foiled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/us-says-iran-irgc-plot-to-kill-israeli-envoy-in-mexico-was-foiled/): The IRGC plotted to assassinate Einat Kranz Neiger, Israeli ambassador to Mexico, in late 2024, but the plan was foiled. US and Israeli link it to broader revenge operations.
- [India is world’s second-largest shrimp producer. That is now under threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/india-is-worlds-second-largest-shrimp-producer-that-is-now-under-threat/): US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.
- [US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard troops to Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/us-judge-rules-trump-illegally-ordered-national-guard-troops-to-portland/): US district judge blocks Donald Trump’s use of military force to tackle protests against immigration officers.
- [COP30 Must Deliver On Adaptation, Just Transition And Finance: UNDP India Representative | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/cop30-must-deliver-on-adaptation-just-transition-and-finance-undp-india-representative-exclusive/): In an exclusive interview with News18, Lusigi said India’s climate action is not just about cutting emissions, but also about protecting livelihoods and a just transition
- ['Young, Strong, Smart': Donald Trump Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy For Ohio Governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/young-strong-smart-donald-trump-endorses-vivek-ramaswamy-for-ohio-governor/): Donald Trump has formally endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor of Ohio, calling him “young, strong, and smart.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,353](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1353/): Here are the key events from day 1,353 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US To Deny Visas To Applicants With Diabetes, Heart Disease And Other Chronic Illnesses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/us-to-deny-visas-to-applicants-with-diabetes-heart-disease-and-other-chronic-illnesses/): The US government plans a new visa policy targeting chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.
- [Hungary Gets One-Year Exception From US Sanctions Over Russian Oil And Gas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/hungary-gets-one-year-exception-from-us-sanctions-over-russian-oil-and-gas/): Post Content
- [Democrats Propose Deal To End US Shutdown At One Condition, But Will Trump Accept It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/democrats-propose-deal-to-end-us-shutdown-at-one-condition-but-will-trump-accept-it/): The offer comes amid increasing pressure on lawmakers from both parties to resolve the crisis.
- ['Disgrace': Trump To Skip South Africa G20 Summit, Accuses Country Of Persecuting White Farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/08/disgrace-trump-to-skip-south-africa-g20-summit-accuses-country-of-persecuting-white-farmers/): Donald Trump has cancelled US participation in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, accusing Pretoria of persecuting white Afrikaner farmers.
- [Commercial flights hit by US shutdown as calls grow to ground private jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/commercial-flights-hit-by-us-shutdown-as-calls-grow-to-ground-private-jets/): Flights have been cancelled or delayed, impacting 40 major US airports
- [James Watson, who co-discovered DNA double helix, dies at 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/james-watson-who-co-discovered-dna-double-helix-dies-at-97/): Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.
- [Can the US expand its influence in Central Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/can-the-us-expand-its-influence-in-central-asia/): US President Donald Trump has held a summit with five leaders from the resource-rich region.
- [Turkiye issues arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu over Gaza ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/turkiye-issues-arrest-warrant-for-israels-netanyahu-over-gaza-genocide/): Turkiye accuses Israeli officials of ‘genocide and crimes against humanity’ over Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [UN warns Gaza aid still too slow as Israel restricts supplies despite truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/un-warns-gaza-aid-still-too-slow-as-israel-restricts-supplies-despite-truce/): Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.
- [Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/republicans-swat-down-democratic-offer-to-end-us-government-shutdown/): Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov’t shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
- [Taliban Minister Delivers Direct Military Threat To Pakistan Over TTP Sanctuary | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/taliban-minister-delivers-direct-military-threat-to-pakistan-over-ttp-sanctuary-exclusive-details/): The message was clear: Afghanistan is the ‘graveyard of empires’ and Pakistan should heed those historical lessons
- [France urges citizens to leave Mali as armed group blockade intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/france-urges-citizens-to-leave-mali-as-armed-group-blockade-intensifies/): Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM blocks fuel deliveries, causing school closures, power cuts as military rulers struggle to respond.
- [Why Mo Amer jokes to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/why-mo-amer-jokes-to-survive/): Mo Amer built a career turning identity into comedy, but as politics intensify, can humour still cut through?
- [US removes Syrian president from global ‘terrorist’ sanctions list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-removes-syrian-president-from-global-terrorist-sanctions-list/): US has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria’s efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war.
- [Brazil Supreme Court panel rejects Bolsonaro’s prison sentence appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/brazil-supreme-court-panel-rejects-bolsonaros-prison-sentence-appeal/): Brazil’s top court rejects Bolsonaro’s coup sentence appeal, affirming his 27-year penalty for post-election power grab.
- [Pakistan says Afghanistan talks deadlocked after deadly border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/pakistan-says-afghanistan-talks-deadlocked-after-deadly-border-clashes/): Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.
- [US airlines begin cancelling flights amid government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/us-airlines-begin-cancelling-flights-amid-government-shutdown/): US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.
- [Former British soldier contests extradition over alleged Kenya murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/former-british-soldier-contests-extradition-over-alleged-kenya-murder/): The UK’s National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers.
- ['We Are Looking At It': Trump Says He May Exempt Hungary From Russian Oil Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/we-are-looking-at-it-trump-says-he-may-exempt-hungary-from-russian-oil-sanctions/): Trump also called on EU leaders to show greater respect towards Orban, praising the Hungarian leader’s tough stance on immigration
- [Peace Talks With Afghanistan Have Failed, Taliban Refusing Written Guarantees: Pakistan Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/07/peace-talks-with-afghanistan-have-failed-taliban-refusing-written-guarantees-pakistan-minister/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister said the Taliban regime “is not providing written guarantees” to curb cross-border terrorism
- [Is the fall of Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s key eastern stronghold, inevitable?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/is-the-fall-of-pokrovsk-ukraines-key-eastern-stronghold-inevitable/): Some observers believe Russian takeover of strategic town is ‘a matter of time’.
- [German court opens trial of Saudi doctor for Christmas market attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/german-court-opens-trial-of-saudi-doctor-for-christmas-market-attack/): A nine-year-old boy and five women were killed in the ramming attack in a busy market last year.
- ['Another Gaza' Petro Blasts Trump's 'Drug Boat' Strikes In Caribbean, EU Warns US Must Follow... |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/another-gaza-petro-blasts-trumps-drug-boat-strikes-in-caribbean-eu-warns-us-must-follow-4k/): The US Navy’s newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is expected to reach the Caribbean this weekThis marks a dramatic escalation in the American military buildup near Venezuela amid growing speculation over possible US strikes against Nicolás Maduro’s regimeThe $13 billion supercarrier sailed west through the Strait of Gibraltar last […]
- [Protests Erupt In Indonesia As Government Awards Late President Suharto 'National Hero' Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/protests-erupt-in-indonesia-as-government-awards-late-president-suharto-national-hero-status/): Protests erupted after President Prabowo Subianto awarded national hero title to late President Suharto, sparking outrage over his legacy of human rights abuses and corruption.
- ['US Embassy Radicalised Bangladeshi Youth': Ex-Minister Blames External Actors For 2024 Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-embassy-radicalised-bangladeshi-youth-ex-minister-blames-external-actors-for-2024-violence/): Former Bangladeshi Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury said the 2024 violence in Bangladesh bore the hallmarks of a foreign-funded, meticulously planned regime change operation.
- [UN warns of millions displaced by climate change as COP30 opens in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/un-warns-of-millions-displaced-by-climate-change-as-cop30-opens-in-brazil/): Weather-related disasters have forced a quarter of a billion people to flee in the last decade, says UNHCR.
- [Japan’s PM To Revise Law To Implement Pay Cuts For Herself, Cabinet In Fiscal Reform Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/japans-pm-to-revise-law-to-implement-pay-cuts-for-herself-cabinet-in-fiscal-reform-push/): Takaichi plans to revise Japan’s public servant pay law, cutting allowances for herself and Cabinet. The Japan Innovation Party supports it, but Yuichiro Tamaki voices concerns.
- [JD Vance And Sydney Sweeney: MAGA Internet's New 2028 Dream Ticket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/jd-vance-and-sydney-sweeney-maga-internets-new-2028-dream-ticket/): Vance-Sweeney 2028 trends on X as users back US Vice-President JD Vance and actress Sydney Sweeney for 2028 run, though neither has shown interest in running for office
- [‘I just want to breathe’: Protests over pollution in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/i-just-want-to-breathe-protests-over-pollution-in-new-delhi/): Air quality in India’s capital reaches alarming levels, prompting outrage and calls for action.
- [Stock markets surge after US lawmakers move to end government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/stock-markets-surge-after-us-lawmakers-move-to-end-government-shutdown/): US Senate vote to end shutdown delivers reprieve to investors worried about AI valuations and weakness in US economy.
- [Typhoon Fung-Wong Blows Away From Philippines, Leaving 2 Dead And Millions Displaced | 4K | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/typhoon-fung-wong-blows-away-from-philippines-leaving-2-dead-and-millions-displaced-4k-n18g/): Typhoon Fung-Wong has exited the Philippines after causing deadly flooding and widespread displacement. At least two people have died, and millions were forced to leave their homes as strong winds and torrential rains battered several regions. n18oc_worldn18oc_liveNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Indian Man Gets 21 Months In UK Jail For Groping Minor Girl On British Airways Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/indian-man-gets-21-months-in-uk-jail-for-groping-minor-girl-on-british-airways-flight/): Javed Inamdar, a shipping company executive, was sentenced to 21 months in UK prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl on a British Airways flight from Mumbai to London.
- [Hundreds protest against air pollution in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/hundreds-protest-against-air-pollution-in-new-delhi/): Hundreds of protesters gathered to demand government action on the worsening air quality and pollution in New Delhi.
- [Indonesia makes former president Soeharto posthumous national hero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/indonesia-makes-former-president-soeharto-posthumous-national-hero/): Activists condemn award by ex-son-in-law President Subianto, branding it betrayal of Soeharto’s victims and democracy.
- [Protesters call for action as pollution suffocates New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/protesters-call-for-action-as-pollution-suffocates-new-delhi/): Crop residue burning, along with emissions from vehicles, industries and construction, engulf the capital in smog.
- [Turkey 'Helped' With  Return Of Israeli Soldier Goldin's Body, US Offered Hamas "Safe Passage?" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/turkey-helped-with-return-of-israeli-soldier-goldins-body-us-offered-hamas-safe-passage-4k/): Israel on Nov.9 received the body of a soldier held in Gaza for more than a decade after he was killed in an ambush by Hamas fightersForensic experts at Israel’s Abu Kabir Institute have identified the hostage body returned from Gaza as Lt. Hadar Goldin, the Prime Minister’s Office said 0:00 INTRO 2:17 HAMAS RETURNED […]
- [Pakistan's Troubled Frontier: TTP Tightens Grip On Bannu, Other Areas In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/pakistans-troubled-frontier-ttp-tightens-grip-on-bannu-other-areas-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Local accounts claim that some frontier check-posts were vacated by low-ranking troops after threats from militants, and that TTP fighters are moving more freely.
- [Enemy Missiles Destroyed At Launch! US Sets Testing Date For Golden Dome Defence System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/enemy-missiles-destroyed-at-launch-us-sets-testing-date-for-golden-dome-defence-system/): The system will also track and destroy long-range missiles, including ICBMs, during the mid-course phase, when the missile travels outside Earth’s atmosphere in space
- [Erdogan’s Warning To Netanyahu: Understanding The Collapse Of Turkey-Israel Ties And India’s Stakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/erdogans-warning-to-netanyahu-understanding-the-collapse-of-turkey-israel-ties-and-indias-stakes/): Issuing arrest warrant is symbolic. It reinforces Erdogan’s claim of moral leadership in the Muslim world, projecting Turkey as a state, willing to fight Israel when others won’t
- [Philippines assesses damage after deadly Typhoon Fung-wong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/philippines-assesses-damage-after-deadly-typhoon-fung-wong/): Powerful storm set off floods and landslides, killing at least two and displacing 1.4 million .
- [23-Year-Old Andhra Student Dies In US, Indian Community Raises Funds For Repatriation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/23-year-old-andhra-student-dies-in-us-indian-community-raises-funds-for-repatriation/): In the fundraiser appeal, Chaitanya said Raji had travelled to the US with dreams of securing a better future for her family
- [Mali TikTok Star Executed By Suspected Jihadists Over Alleged Spying For Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/mali-tiktok-star-executed-by-suspected-jihadists-over-alleged-spying-for-army/): Mariam Cisse, a TikTok star from Tonka, Mali, was abducted and publicly executed by suspected jihadists.
- [Live: Israeli air raids hit Gaza City, southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/live-israeli-air-raids-hit-gaza-city-southern-lebanon/): Israeli air raids target eastern areas of Gaza City while an Israeli drone hits a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
- [Barcelona punish Madrid draw after Lewandowski hat-trick crushes Celta Vigo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/barcelona-punish-madrid-draw-after-lewandowski-hat-trick-crushes-celta-vigo/): Robert Lewandowski’s treble against Celta Vigo allowed Barcelona to narrow the gap to Real Madrid on La Liga ladder.
- [Where Amazon meets ocean: A Brazilian community fights rising tides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/where-amazon-meets-ocean-a-brazilian-community-fights-rising-tides/): Climate change reshapes Vila do Pesqueiro as families adapt to surging tides, erosion, and loss of ancestral homes.
- [Pakistan’s Demands ‘Not Reasonable Or Feasible’: Afghan Taliban FM Amir Muttaqi On Failed Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/pakistans-demands-not-reasonable-or-feasible-afghan-taliban-fm-amir-muttaqi-on-failed-talks/): Muttaqi said Pakistan’s internal security issues were of its own making, adding “TTP has been active in Pakistan for the past 25 years.”
- [Trump Says US Government Shutdown End is ‘Getting Close’, Senators Reach Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-says-us-government-shutdown-end-is-getting-close-senators-reach-deal/): US President Donald Trump said on Nov. 9 that the government shutdown may be nearing a resolutionHe added that he would not approve “any substantial money” for “prisoners” or “illegals,” and that Democrats have understood that n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon on charges of aiding the enemy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/south-korea-indicts-ex-leader-yoon-on-charges-of-aiding-the-enemy/): Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drone flights over North Korea to create pretext for martial law, prosecutors allege.
- [Lenny Wilkens, legendary NBA player and coach, dies at 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/lenny-wilkens-legendary-nba-player-and-coach-dies-at-88/): Wilkens’ family announced the news but did not divulge a cause of death of the Basketball Hall of Fame player and coach.
- [Your Guide To COP30: Here’s What To Expect As Nations Debate Climate Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/your-guide-to-cop30-heres-what-to-expect-as-nations-debate-climate-action/): COP30 opens in Brazil’s Belém, where nearly 200 nations will debate whether the world can still meet its pledge to curb global warming
- [US senators advance bill to end record government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-senators-advance-bill-to-end-record-government-shutdown/): Senate takes the first step toward ending the 40-day shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
- [Norris wins Brazil GP to extend F1 championship lead over Piastri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/norris-wins-brazil-gp-to-extend-f1-championship-lead-over-piastri/): Lando Norris increased his championship points lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with three races remaining.
- [Nikki Haley’s Son Says Even Legal Immigration Should Stop, Cites Job Crisis Among US Youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/nikki-haleys-son-says-even-legal-immigration-should-stop-cites-job-crisis-among-us-youth/): The 24-year-old said many in his generation, including his own friends, are struggling to find work despite holding top college degrees.
- [Australia Bans Social Media For Teens Under 16 To Boost Online Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/australia-bans-social-media-for-teens-under-16-to-boost-online-safety/): The new regulation, part of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, comes into effect on 10 December 2025.
- [Nepal’s Energy Minister Kulman Ghising To Launch ‘Nepal Jansewa Party’, Gen Z To Be Part Of It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/nepals-energy-minister-kulman-ghising-to-launch-nepal-jansewa-party-gen-z-to-be-part-of-it/): Following the recent “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, 122 new political parties have been registered in the country, according to Election Commission.
- [Two Hidden Voids Found Inside 4,500-Year-Old Pyramid — Egypt’s Ancient Mystery Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/two-hidden-voids-found-inside-4500-year-old-pyramid-egypts-ancient-mystery-deepens/): Beneath the ancient stones of Giza, a 4,500-year-old secret is stirring again! Two hidden voids hint at mysteries Egypt has guarded for millennia
- [Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due To Bad Weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/blue-origin-postpones-new-glenn-rocket-launch-due-to-bad-weather/): Blue Origin postponed the New Glenn rocket launch due to weather and technical issues. The mission aims to send NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars and test booster recovery.
- [Bodies Of Two Indian Tourists Missing Since October 20 Recovered In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/bodies-of-two-indian-tourists-missing-since-october-20-recovered-in-nepal/): Nepal security forces recovered the bodies of Jignesh Kumar Lallubhai Patel and Priyansa Kumari Patel in Manang after weeks of searching amid a snowstorm.
- [After American Dream, Canadian Dream Falters As Ottawa Moves To Slash Visas & Tighten Borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/after-american-dream-canadian-dream-falters-as-ottawa-moves-to-slash-visas-tighten-borders/): In August, nearly 75 per cent of Indian applicants seeking study permits were rejected, compared with just 32 per cent a year earlier
- [Airlines cancel 3,200 US flights amid fears travel could ‘slow to trickle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/airlines-cancel-3200-us-flights-amid-fears-travel-could-slow-to-trickle/): US senators reach stopgap deal to end government shutdown, raising hopes for end to six-week-long impasse.
- [‘Couldn’t Breathe’: US Border Patrol Pepper-Sprays 1-Year-Old Baby In Chicago | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/couldnt-breathe-us-border-patrol-pepper-sprays-1-year-old-baby-in-chicago-video/): The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), however, has denied using pepper spray in the parking lot.
- [5 Dead As Russian Helicopter Catches Fire Mid-Air, Crashes; Video Captures Final Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/5-dead-as-russian-helicopter-catches-fire-mid-air-crashes-video-captures-final-moments/): The victims of the crash include the deputy general director, the chief engineer, and the chief designer of an aviation company, along with the helicopter’s flight mechanic.
- [Trump's 'Awkward' Reaction Amid Boos By NFL Fans During Commanders-Lions Game | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trumps-awkward-reaction-amid-boos-by-nfl-fans-during-commanders-lions-game-watch/): Donald Trump, joined by Mike Johnson, faced boos while reading a military oath at the Washington Commanders game, marking the first presidential NFL visit in 50 years.
- [US Senate nears vote on bill to end 40-day government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-senate-nears-vote-on-bill-to-end-40-day-government-shutdown/): As the crisis deepens, senators are mulling a deal that would reopen the government through January.
- [Trump Says US Government Shutdown ‘Close To Ending’ As Senate On Cusp Of Funding Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-says-us-government-shutdown-close-to-ending-as-senate-on-cusp-of-funding-deal/): US Senate leaders have reached a deal to fund the federal government through to 30 January.
- [Several Injured As Two Passenger Trains Collide In Slovakia, Rail Traffic Affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/several-injured-as-two-passenger-trains-collide-in-slovakia-rail-traffic-affected/): Two trains collided head-on in Slovakia on Sunday, leaving several people injured and disrupting rail traffic.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,355](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1355/): Here are the key events from day 1,355 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hungarian leader Orban says he secured ‘financial shield’ from Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/hungarian-leader-orban-says-he-secured-financial-shield-from-trump/): Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.
- [Sudan medics accuse RSF of burning, burying bodies to conceal ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/sudan-medics-accuse-rsf-of-burning-burying-bodies-to-conceal-genocide/): People fleeing el-Fasher for Al Dabbah tell Al Jazeera many died on the way from wounds or lack of food.
- [BBC boss Tim Davie resigns after criticism over Trump speech edit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/bbc-boss-tim-davie-resigns-after-criticism-over-trump-speech-edit/): Davie’s exit caps week of attacks on UK’s public broadcaster, with Trump press secretary calling it ‘100% fake news’.
- [Is Mali about to fall to an al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/is-mali-about-to-fall-to-an-al-qaeda-affiliated-armed-group/): Armed group piles pressure on the landlocked Sahel country and its military government.
- [‘Corrupt’: Trump Slams BBC Journalists, Alleges Foreign Interference After Executives Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/corrupt-trump-slams-bbc-journalists-alleges-foreign-interference-after-executives-resign/): Trump thanked UK newspaper the Telegraph and said the BBC was caught doctoring his ‘PERFECT’ January 6 speech.
- [Why BBC Chiefs Quit And Why The Broadcaster Is Expected To Apologise Over Trump Jan 6 Speech Edit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/why-bbc-chiefs-quit-and-why-the-broadcaster-is-expected-to-apologise-over-trump-jan-6-speech-edit/): BBC head Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned after The Telegraph revealed the BBC edited Donald Trump’s speech in a Panorama documentary, sparking criticism and an apology.
- [US highlights Gaza aid surge; Palestinians allege ‘engineered starvation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-highlights-gaza-aid-surge-palestinians-allege-engineered-starvation/): White House says nearly 700 aid trucks entering Gaza each day, a figure disputed by Palestinians and aid organisations.
- [Man City crush Liverpool 3-0 to cut gap with Premier League leaders Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/man-city-crush-liverpool-3-0-to-cut-gap-with-premier-league-leaders-arsenal/): Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku score to seal a football win that could prove pivotal in the title race.
- [Ukraine drone strikes throw power supplies into disarray in Russian cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/ukraine-drone-strikes-throw-power-supplies-into-disarray-in-russian-cities/): Tit-for-tat attacks on energy facilities continue after Russia launched ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine.
- [‘People Can’t Go Home For Thanksgiving’: Trump Admin As Shutdown Leads To 1,500+ Cancelled Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/people-cant-go-home-for-thanksgiving-trump-admin-as-shutdown-leads-to-1500-cancelled-flights/): US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that travel will slow down to a “trickle” as US government shutdown continues.
- [Mysterious ‘Fedora Man’ Believed To Be French Detective Outside Louvre Finally Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/mysterious-fedora-man-believed-to-be-french-detective-outside-louvre-finally-revealed/): Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, the viral Louvre “Fedora Man,” is a 15-year-old Sherlock Holmes fan, revealed after his stylish photo sparked global intrigue post-jewel heist.
- [BBC Chief Tim Davie, News CEO Deborah Turness Resign After Trump Documentary Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/bbc-chief-tim-davie-news-ceo-deborah-turness-resign-after-trump-documentary-row/): Post Content
- [Britain Sends Military Support To Belgium To Counter Russian Drone Incursions, Germany Vows Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/britain-sends-military-support-to-belgium-to-counter-russian-drone-incursions-germany-vows-support/): Britain and Germany pledged military support to Belgium after drone incursions disrupted Brussels Airport, with RAF personnel set to be deployed
- [Why does the UK want to copy Denmark’s stringent immigration policies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/why-does-the-uk-want-to-copy-denmarks-stringent-immigration-policies/): The UK government plans to copy Denmark’s controversial immigration policies – a move resisted by some Labour leaders.
- [US Airlines Prepare For Third Day Of Government-Mandated Flight Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-airlines-prepare-for-third-day-of-government-mandated-flight-cuts/): US shutdown forces FAA to cut flights at 40 airports, causing 1,550 delays and cancellations in cities like Atlanta and New York due to staff shortages.
- [INS Sahyadri Docks At Guam As Malabar Naval Exercise Begins Tomorrow; Navy Shares Glimpse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/ins-sahyadri-docks-at-guam-as-malabar-naval-exercise-begins-tomorrow-navy-shares-glimpse/): Malabar 2025 will be held in Guam in US. It includes naval drills between the Navies of India, Japan, Australia, and USA.
- [Putin Denies Ordering Nuclear Test As Russia, Ukraine Suffer Blackouts Amid Power Grid Strikes | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/putin-denies-ordering-nuclear-test-as-russia-ukraine-suffer-blackouts-amid-power-grid-strikes-4k/): Russian drone and missile strikes have crippled power plants of Centrenergo, one of Ukraine’s power generating companies. The firm says it used to power 15% of Ukraine with three power plants — one of which is now in territory occupied by Russia. However, after the attacks on Nov. 8, the firm admitted that “currently, power […]
- [Egyptians set to head to the polls in Parliament vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/egyptians-set-to-head-to-the-polls-in-parliament-vote/): Egypt will head to the polls on Monday, in the first of two rounds of voting for the House of Representatives.
- [Israel receives remains of soldier killed in Gaza in 2014](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israel-receives-remains-of-soldier-killed-in-gaza-in-2014/): If body is identified as Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, the remains of four other deceased captives are still in Gaza.
- [Pakistan's TLP Forms Militant Wing To Avenge Last Month's 'Muridke Massacre' As Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/pakistans-tlp-forms-militant-wing-to-avenge-last-months-muridke-massacre-as-tensions-escalate/): Dozens of people were killed as TLP supporters and Pakistani security forces clashed in Muridke in Punjab province last month over a “Gaza solidarity” march.
- [Once A Global Terrorist, Syrian President Sharaa To Now Meet President Trump At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/once-a-global-terrorist-syrian-president-sharaa-to-now-meet-president-trump-at-white-house/): Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa visits Washington after US drops terrorist label. UN lifts sanctions; China abstains, citing counter-terrorism concerns.
- [Taliban Flexes Muscle, Flaunts Firepower In Khyber As Pakistan Army Abandons Outposts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/taliban-flexes-muscle-flaunts-firepower-in-khyber-as-pakistan-army-abandons-outposts/): Pakistani Army’s border outposts are unmanned as soldiers fear that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, aka Pakistani Taliban, have much firepower than them.
- [Clinton-Yunus Nexus Behind Sheikh Hasina’s Hostile Ouster? Ex-Bangladesh Minister Blames USAID](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/clinton-yunus-nexus-behind-sheikh-hasinas-hostile-ouster-ex-bangladesh-minister-blames-usaid/): Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury alleges USAID and Yunus-led interim government, backed by Clinton family, orchestrated the 2024 ouster of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh for regime change.
- [Israel Receives Body Believed To Be Of Soldier Killed In Gaza In 2014 Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israel-receives-body-believed-to-be-of-soldier-killed-in-gaza-in-2014-conflict/): Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body, held in Gaza since 2014, was handed over by Hamas under a ceasefire led by Donald Trump, with identity tests and hostage recovery ongoing.
- [Trump Says Tariffs Raking In Trillions, Promises $2,000 Dividend To 'Everyone’ Barring High Earners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/trump-says-tariffs-raking-in-trillions-promises-2000-dividend-to-everyone-barring-high-earners/): Donald Trump says he will use tariffs to pay off America’s debts and assured that a dividend of at least $2,000 will be paid to everyone barring HNIs.
- [Israeli Army’s Warning Spooks Hamas? Return Goldin’s Remains With Fighters Trapped In Rafah |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israeli-armys-warning-spooks-hamas-return-goldins-remains-with-fighters-trapped-in-rafah-4k/): Israel said it had received on Sunday (Nov. 9) the remains of a hostage that Hamas claims belong to Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, killed in the 2014 Gaza war.Israeli forensic experts are expected to determine the identity of the remains once they are brought into Israel.If confirmed, Goldin would be the 24th deceased hostage whose […]
- [UK military to help Belgium after drone sightings near airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/uk-military-to-help-belgium-after-drone-sightings-near-airports/): The military has not gone into details about the sort of equipment or number of personnel that will be sent.
- [US government shutdown enters 40th day: How is it affecting Americans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-government-shutdown-enters-40th-day-how-is-it-affecting-americans/): Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.
- [Kenya’s Ruto on protests, power, and the state of democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/kenyas-ruto-on-protests-power-and-the-state-of-democracy/): After deadly protests and a youth uprising, Kenya’s president defends his record on democracy, rights, and reform.
- [Mamdani Says Current NYC One-Bedroom ‘Too Small’; Will He Move To 11,000 Sq Ft Mayor’s Mansion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/mamdani-says-current-nyc-one-bedroom-too-small-will-he-move-to-11000-sq-ft-mayors-mansion/): Zohran Mamdani calls his one-bedroom apartment “too small,” but hasn’t decided if the city’s sprawling mayoral mansion will be his next address.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Liverpool – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/live-manchester-city-vs-liverpool-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as City host rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
- [Israeli settlers attack journalists at olive harvest in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israeli-settlers-attack-journalists-at-olive-harvest-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villagers, activists, and journalists near Nablus.
- [Two Missing Kenyan Activists Were Arrested, Held In 'Fridge', Says Ugandan President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/two-missing-kenyan-activists-were-arrested-held-in-fridge-says-ugandan-president/): Yoweri Museveni admitted detaining Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, calling them “experts in riots.” Their release followed diplomatic talks led by Musalia Mudavadi.
- [Pakistan Will Not Succeed In Any Covert Op Against Afghanistan: Taliban Spokesperson | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/pakistan-will-not-succeed-in-any-covert-op-against-afghanistan-taliban-spokesperson-exclusive/): Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesperson, to News18: “If the TTP is attacking Pakistan inside their country, how can we take action or responsibility? It’s their responsibility.”
- [Colombia seeks joint “actions” on drug trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/colombia-seeks-joint-actions-on-drug-trade/): “The United States needs to revise its strategy … instead of insisting on criminalising the drug trade.”
- [Nearly one million evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/nearly-one-million-evacuated-as-typhoon-fung-wong-nears-philippines/): Super Typhoon Fung-wong is approaching the Philippines, forcing nearly a million people to evacuate.
- [Israeli settlers attack Palestinians “harvesting olives”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israeli-settlers-attack-palestinians-harvesting-olives/): “There’s been at least 14 injuries requiring medical attention.”
- [Why Israel Feels Zohran Mamdani As Next New York City Mayor Is ‘Bad For Jews’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/why-israel-feels-zohran-mamdani-as-next-new-york-city-mayor-is-bad-for-jews/): Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said that New York “Jewish community’s sense of security” might be harmed by Zohran Mamdani as mayor
- [Hundreds Go Missing As Boat Capsizes Near Thailand-Malaysia Border, 1 Body Found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/hundreds-go-missing-as-boat-capsizes-near-thailand-malaysia-border-1-body-found/): Hundreds are missing after a boat from Buthidaung sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border. Ten survived, one Rohingya woman died, and search efforts continue.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-during-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Abdel Rahman Darawsha, 26, shot by Israeli troops during a raid on Far’a refugee camp in the south of Tubas town.
- [It’s not just Israel to blame for the medical evacuation crisis in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/its-not-just-israel-to-blame-for-the-medical-evacuation-crisis-in-gaza/): Injured children like my cousin Ahmad are languishing in Gaza because foreign governments will not take them in.
- [Hollywood is “waking up, becoming aware” of Palestinian stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/hollywood-is-waking-up-becoming-aware-of-palestinian-stories/): Cherien Dabis, talks about the difficulties in providing audiences with Palestinian stories and distributing her film.
- [Republicans push to strip Zohran Mamdani of US citizenship. Is it possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/republicans-push-to-strip-zohran-mamdani-of-us-citizenship-is-it-possible/): GOP seeks to revoke NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s citizenship; experts say they must prove false claims in his application.
- [Saikat Chakrabarti: Another Indian-Origin Democrat In Spotlight After Mamdani's Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/saikat-chakrabarti-another-indian-origin-democrat-in-spotlight-after-mamdanis-win/): After Zohran Mamdani’s New York win, Saikat Chakrabarti, inspired by Mamdani, is running for Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco Congress seat, aiming to transform the Democratic party.
- [‘You Know Mamdani?’ US Agents Quiz Indian-Origin Man, Illinois Governor Calls It ‘Racial Profiling’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/you-know-mamdani-us-agents-quiz-indian-origin-man-illinois-governor-calls-it-racial-profiling/): The incident has raised questions about racial profiling and the targeting of US citizens based on ethnicity
- [President Trump Caught Dozing Off During Oval Office Event, Images Go Viral On Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/president-trump-caught-dozing-off-during-oval-office-event-images-go-viral-on-internet/): Trump was seen dozing off during an Oval Office event and in a limousine, sparking health concerns and media debate, while the White House denied he was sleeping.
- [As Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears, Philippines on edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/as-super-typhoon-fung-wong-nears-philippines-on-edge/): The storm already kills at least one person, disrupts power and forces evacuations of nearly one million people.
- [Mamdani cites Malcolm X during first Friday prayers after NYC mayoral win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/mamdani-cites-malcolm-x-during-first-friday-prayers-after-nyc-mayoral-win/): New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attended Friday prayers at a mosque in Puerto Rico.
- [Why does Israel play in European Football?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/why-does-israel-play-in-european-football/): Samantha Johnson unpacks why and how the Israeli national team and clubs ended up under UEFA
- [How social media amplified hate rhetoric against Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/how-social-media-amplified-hate-rhetoric-against-mamdani/): For months, social feeds pushed Islamophobic attacks on Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.7 Jolts Japan Coast; Tsunami Advisory Issued For Iwate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-7-jolts-japan-coast-tsunami-advisory-issued-for-iwate/): Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre are possible and has urged residents to keep away from coastal areas.
- [US Authorities Grounded All MD-11s Cargo Planes After A UPS Cargo Plane Crashed In Kentucky | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/us-authorities-grounded-all-md-11s-cargo-planes-after-a-ups-cargo-plane-crashed-in-kentucky-4k/): In a dramatic move, U.S. authorities have grounded all MD-11 cargo planes nationwide following a deadly UPS cargo aircraft crash in Louisville, Kentucky. The tragic incident claimed 14 lives and left nearby businesses severely damaged as the Boeing MD-11, loaded with 38,000 gallons of fuel, burst into flames during takeoff. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Special voting for forces and displaced in Iraq parliamentary polls begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/09/special-voting-for-forces-and-displaced-in-iraq-parliamentary-polls-begins/): Nearly 1.3 million members of the security forces and more than 26,500 internally displaced people are eligible to vote.
- [What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/what-is-the-meaning-of-zohran-kwame-mamdanis-name/): With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York’s newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.
- ['Tel Aviv Stands With India’: Israel Foreign Minister Calls Delhi Blast A 'Terror Act'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/tel-aviv-stands-with-india-israel-foreign-minister-calls-delhi-blast-a-terror-act/): Israel’s Foreign Minister offered condolences to India after the Red Fort blast and affirmed Israel’s support for India in combating terrorism.
- [9 Dead, Many Injured As Parked Car Explodes Outside Islamabad District Court In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/9-dead-many-injured-as-parked-car-explodes-outside-islamabad-district-court-in-pakistan/): A powerful explosion outside a district court in Islamabad’s G-11 area on Tuesday left at least nine people dead. Many others were reported injured in the incident.
- [Malaysia PM Denounces Delhi Blast: 'Senseless Tragedy, Deserves Strongest Condemnation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/malaysia-pm-denounces-delhi-blast-senseless-tragedy-deserves-strongest-condemnation/): In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anwar Ibrahim said he was “deeply saddened” by the explosion that killed eight people and injured 20 others in Delhi.
- [Six killed in blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/six-killed-in-blast-outside-islamabad-court-in-pakistan/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/does-the-rise-of-dutch-centrism-spell-doom-for-europes-far-right/): Rob Jetten’s victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.
- [How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/how-many-times-has-israel-violated-the-gaza-ceasefire-here-are-the-numbers/): Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
- [Bhutan King Leads Mass Prayer For Delhi Blast Victims As PM Modi Attends Ceremony In Thimphu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/bhutan-king-leads-mass-prayer-for-delhi-blast-victims-as-pm-modi-attends-ceremony-in-thimphu/): The Prime Minister will also meet the fourth King and attend celebrations marking his 70th birthday.
- [Video: Heavy rains flood COP30 conference entrances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/video-heavy-rains-flood-cop30-conference-entrances/): Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the COP30 climate talks.
- [Ballroom blitz: Trump demolishes White House’s East Wing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/ballroom-blitz-trump-demolishes-white-houses-east-wing/): Some see ambitious construction project as defacing a historical building, others see it as a much-needed addition.
- [Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/syria-signs-up-to-us-led-coalition-against-isil/): Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global ‘terror’ list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.
- [Delhi Red Fort blast kills 13: What happened as police invoke ‘terror’ law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/delhi-red-fort-blast-kills-13-what-happened-as-police-invoke-terror-law/): Indian police are investigating a deadly car explosion in the capital, New Delhi, under a stringent ‘antiterrorism’ law.
- [The Meeting Between the US and Syria is “Very Symbolic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/the-meeting-between-the-us-and-syria-is-very-symbolic/): Former US diplomat Adam Clements says the meeting between the US & Syria is “a big first step” toward regional unity.
- [Typhoon Fung-wong leaves Philippines with 10 dead, 1.4 million displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/typhoon-fung-wong-leaves-philippines-with-10-dead-1-4-million-displaced/): The super typhoon has left devastation in the Philippines just days after another typhoon killed 232 people.
- [Video: Trump hails Syria’s al-Sharaa after historic White House talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/video-trump-hails-syrias-al-sharaa-after-historic-white-house-talks/): “I think this leader can do it”. US President Donald Trump praised Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Israel’s parliament advances ‘terrorists’ death penalty bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israels-parliament-advances-terrorists-death-penalty-bill/): Israel’s parliament has advanced a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for ‘terrorists’.
- [21 dead, search continues after refugee boat sinks near Malaysia, Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/21-dead-search-continues-after-refugee-boat-sinks-near-malaysia-thailand/): The boat was carrying dozens of refugees from Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority when it sank.
- [Iraqis hold little hope for change as they head to the polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/iraqis-hold-little-hope-for-change-as-they-head-to-the-polls/): Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.
- [Cambodia denies Thai landmine claims as truce hangs in the balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/cambodia-denies-thai-landmine-claims-as-truce-hangs-in-the-balance/): Cambodia says the mine that wounded four Thai soldiers was a remnant of past conflicts.
- [On Cam: Kyiv Palace Plunges Into Darkness As Zelensky Sits Down For Video Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/on-cam-kyiv-palace-plunges-into-darkness-as-zelensky-sits-down-for-video-interview/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s interview with The Guardian was briefly cut short after a power failure plunged Kyiv’s Mariinskyi Palace into darkness. Russia’s latest strikes have devastated Ukraine’s energy grid, with state utility Centrenergo warning capacity has dropped to “zero” after drones targeted multiple power plants and two nuclear facilities. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Deadly Blast Rocks India’s Capital, Police ‘Arrests’ One As Car Explodes Near Red Fort In New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/deadly-blast-rocks-indias-capital-police-arrests-one-as-car-explodes-near-red-fort-in-new-delhi/): At least eight people were killed and 11 injured in a car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Nov. 10. Several vehicles caught fire as police launched an anti-terror probe under India’s Unlawful Activities Act. The vehicle’s owner was arrested and nationwide security alerts were issued following the blast. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Trump Meets Syrian President Al-Sharaa At White House, Suspends Sanctions For Six Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-meets-syrian-president-al-sharaa-at-white-house-suspends-sanctions-for-six-months/): Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, suspending sanctions and welcoming Syria to the Global Coalition Against ISIS.
- [Delhi Blast: UK, US, Other High Commissions Express Grief & Solidarity, Issue Advisories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/delhi-blast-uk-us-other-high-commissions-express-grief-solidarity-issue-advisories/): The UK High Commissioner expressed heartfelt thoughts for all those affected and issued a travel advisory urging British nationals to remain cautious and avoid crowded areas.
- [Deal Aimed At Ending The Longest US Government Shutdown Passes The Senate, What Happens Next? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/deal-aimed-at-ending-the-longest-us-government-shutdown-passes-the-senate-what-happens-next-4k/): A deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate, raising hopes that the budget stand-off between Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress could be coming to an end. The ongoing shutdown is the longest on record. Until it is officially over, many US government services are temporarily suspended, and around 1.4 […]
- [Watch: Sharaa Gets Cheered On As He Meets Trump For Closed-Door At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/watch-sharaa-gets-cheered-on-as-he-meets-trump-for-closed-door-at-white-house/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Donald Trump at the White House, becoming the first Syrian leader to do so since independence. Trump praised Sharaa despite his “rough past” and pledged support for Syria’s success as Washington extended its suspension of Caesar sanctions for another 180 days following the meeting. n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [The Covid Comeback Shot: Why A New Vaccine Is Rolling Out For 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/the-covid-comeback-shot-why-a-new-vaccine-is-rolling-out-for-2025/): By updating the genetic code inside mRNA vaccines every year, scientists can keep population-level immunity aligned with whatever version of the virus is circulating.
- [‘Pak’s Weapons Directed Towards Delhi’: JeM Audio ‘Intimidation Tactic’, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/paks-weapons-directed-towards-delhi-jem-audio-intimidation-tactic-say-sources-exclusive/): In the audio, which has not been independently verified by CNN-News18 but is said to be recent, Pakistan’s JeM deputy chief Abdul Rauf Azhar is heard threatening India
- [Delhi red fort blast live: Terrorism law invoked in India after 9 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/delhi-red-fort-blast-live-terrorism-law-invoked-in-india-after-9-killed/): Police in the Indian capital territory of Delhi invoke an ‘antiterror’ law as they investigate a deadly car explosion.
- [Eagles win against Packers in NFL defensive slugfest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/eagles-win-against-packers-in-nfl-defensive-slugfest/): Philadelphia Eagles win their third match in a row while the Green Bay Packers fall from the NFC North division lead.
- [Jannik Sinner dominates Felix Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals in Turin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/jannik-sinner-dominates-felix-auger-aliassime-at-atp-finals-in-turin/): Jannik Sinner begins his ATP Finals title defence with victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime on home soil in Italy.
- [N4K    10B  14  Araghchi on nuclear industrY](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/n4k-10b-14-araghchi-on-nuclear-industry/): Iran has made clear it will not accept external demands to curb its nuclear programme or significantly limit its missile capabilities, even if doing so could avoid—or delay—war. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran seeks peace but refuses to “bow to coercion” on matters of defence and science. Meanwhile the Middle East is increasingly braced […]
- [African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Squads, teams and start time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/african-world-cup-2026-qualifiers-playoffs-squads-teams-and-start-time/): Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,356](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1356/): Here are the key events from day 1,356 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [British journalist Sami Hamdi to be freed from ICE detention, lawyers say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/british-journalist-sami-hamdi-to-be-freed-from-ice-detention-lawyers-say/): Hamdi’s lawyers say he was detained for his pro-Palestinian views, and no reason was given for his visa being revoked.
- [US Senate passes bill to end longest ever government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/us-senate-passes-bill-to-end-longest-ever-government-shutdown/): The measure still needs to be approved by the House and signed by US President Donald Trump.
- [Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-threatens-bbc-with-1bn-lawsuit-over-edited-january-6-speech/): US president demands ‘full and fair’ retraction of BBC documentary that prompted resignation of two top executives.
- [Sheikh Hasina Condemns Delhi Red Fort Blast, Highlights Pakistan’s Role In Terror Acts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/sheikh-hasina-condemns-delhi-red-fort-blast-highlights-pakistans-role-in-terror-acts/): Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said that the appalling terrorist attack in New Delhi is unacceptable under any circumstances.
- [Trump Hints At Tariff Cuts In 'Fair Trade Deal' With India: 'Good For Everybody'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-in-fair-trade-deal-with-india-good-for-everybody/): Donald Trump said that the United States was getting close to reaching a deal with India that would expand economic and security ties between the two countries.
- [Pakistan Issues NOTAM, Places Air And Naval Forces On High Alert After Delhi Blast | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/pakistan-issues-notam-places-air-and-naval-forces-on-high-alert-after-delhi-blast-exclusive/): Sources suggest that these measures are in response to concerns over a possible pre-emptive strike or other forms of retaliation from India, given the terror attack in Delhi
- [David Szalay wins Booker Prize for his novel Flesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/david-szalay-wins-booker-prize-for-his-novel-flesh/): Hungarian-British author beats novelists Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious award in London.
- [Gavin Newsom’s Redistricting Win Could Drive His White House Campaign Against Trump | Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/gavin-newsoms-redistricting-win-could-drive-his-white-house-campaign-against-trump-decode-4k/): Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House nine months ago, his relationship with California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has evolved from wary pragmatism to open political warfare. The two men who have both been a foil to each other in American politics — have clashed repeatedly over wildfires, immigration, and federal authority. This has also […]
- [US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-democrats-recovered-support-from-muslim-voters-poll-suggests/): Ninety-seven percent of Muslim respondents in a CAIR survey say they voted for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
- [Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/ukraine-anticorruption-agency-alleges-100m-energy-kickback-scheme/): Ukranian president promises accountability after anticorruption bureau announces probe into alleged Energoatom scheme.
- [Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/is-war-one-of-the-biggest-threats-to-the-worlds-climate/): Leaders at COP30 are being urged to consider the environmental toll of conflict.
- [COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/cop30-opens-in-brazil-with-calls-for-unity-to-tackle-climate-crisis/): About 50,000 people are expected to attend the 12-day climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.
- [‘Will Handle It Better Than Anybody Ever Could’: Trump Swears In Sergio Gor As US Envoy To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/will-handle-it-better-than-anybody-ever-could-trump-swears-in-sergio-gor-as-us-envoy-to-india/): Donald Trump swore in Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.
- [At least 8 people killed in New Delhi car blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/at-least-8-people-killed-in-new-delhi-car-blast/): Footage shows the aftermath and wreckage caused by a deadly explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort monument on Monday.
- [Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump as US extends Syria sanctions relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/ahmed-al-sharaa-meets-trump-as-us-extends-syria-sanctions-relief/): Syrian presidency says al-Sharaa and Trump discussed ways to ‘strengthen and develop’ ties between the US and Syria.
- [US mediator Kushner meets Netanyahu for talks on Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-mediator-kushner-meets-netanyahu-for-talks-on-trumps-gaza-plan/): About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
- [Lula at COP30: Time to defeat climate change deniers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/lula-at-cop30-time-to-defeat-climate-change-deniers/): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged the world to unite to defeat those who deny climate change.
- [US airline disruptions persist amid prolonged government shutdown chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-airline-disruptions-persist-amid-prolonged-government-shutdown-chaos/): US airline havoc continues with over 1,700 cancellations and 5,000 delays despite signs shutdown may be ending.
- ['Many Killed' In Blast Near Delhi Landmark, Slow-Moving Car Bursts Into Flames At Traffic Light | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/many-killed-in-blast-near-delhi-landmark-slow-moving-car-bursts-into-flames-at-traffic-light-4k/): A car explosion killed at least 9 people near a metro station at the landmark Red Fort monument in Delhi, India. More than 30 other people were “badly injured.” While the cause of the blast is not yet known, airports, railway stations, government buildings and heritage sites across the country have been put on high […]
- [Maldives President Muizzu Extends Condolences To Kin Of Delhi Blast Victims: ‘Deeply Saddened’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/maldives-president-muizzu-extends-condolences-to-kin-of-delhi-blast-victims-deeply-saddened/): Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Riaz Hamidullah, and embassies of Iran, Japan, UK, and Argentina expressed condolences after the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed eight.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa greets supporters after historic visit to White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/syrias-al-sharaa-greets-supporters-after-historic-visit-to-white-house/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa greeted flag-waving supporters outside of the White House.
- [Trump Meets Sharaa as Syria "Foils IS Plots", Bibi & Kushner Talk Fate of Trapped Hamas Fighters |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-meets-sharaa-as-syria-foils-is-plots-bibi-kushner-talk-fate-of-trapped-hamas-fighters-4k/): President Donald Trump met with Ahmed al Sharaa of Syria in Riyadh, marking the first direct encounter between US and Syrian leadership in 25 years. The meeting grew out of Syria’s reported counter-terrorism operations, including arrests of Islamic State (IS) cells, which the Syrian side says have foiled plots against the new government. Meanwhile, Jared […]
- [Malaysia recovers more bodies from capsized Rohingya refugee boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/malaysia-recovers-more-bodies-from-capsized-rohingya-refugee-boat/): Malaysian search and rescue teams discovered five more bodies off the coast of Langkawi after a refugee boat capsized.
- [Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for shutdown deal vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/speaker-johnson-says-house-will-return-to-washington-for-shutdown-deal-vote/): Seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans Sunday night to reopen the US government to end the shutdown.
- [Iraq votes amid shifting power balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/iraq-votes-amid-shifting-power-balance/): Iraq is heading to the polls amid deep divisions among its Shia political elite and shifting regional power dynamics.
- [After Turkey, Azerbaijan, UAE Says Won't Join Gaza Stabilisation Force Sans Clear Legal Framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/after-turkey-azerbaijan-uae-says-wont-join-gaza-stabilisation-force-sans-clear-legal-framework/): UAE, Jordan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan decline joining US-led Gaza stabilisation force, citing unclear legal framework and lack of reference to Palestinian state in the UN draft.
- [Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/israeli-drone-strike-kills-two-in-gaza-as-ceasefire-violations-mount/): Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
- [Bangladesh's Top-Listed Criminal Shot Dead In Broad Daylight, Shocking Video Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/bangladeshs-top-listed-criminal-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight-shocking-video-surfaces/): Tariq Saif Mamun, 55, described by Dhaka police as a “top criminal”, was shot dead by two assailants in broad daylight in Old Dhaka, triggering panic in the area.
- [Who was Soeharto, the late leader named Indonesia’s ‘national hero’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/who-was-soeharto-the-late-leader-named-indonesias-national-hero/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has presented former President Soeharto with the national hero title.
- [Israeli drone kills two Palestinians trying to reach home in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/israeli-drone-kills-two-palestinians-trying-to-reach-home-in-gaza/): Mourners received the bodies of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike while they were trying to reach their home.
- [Iraq parliamentary elections: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/iraq-parliamentary-elections-what-we-know/): As Iraqis head to the polls, here is everything you need to know about the parliamentary elections.
- [Delhi Red Fort Blast: US State Dept, France Issue Advisories; Envoys Condole Loss Of Lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/delhi-red-fort-blast-us-state-dept-france-issue-advisories-envoys-condole-loss-of-lives/): Several envoys extended their condolences to India after a devastating explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station killed eight people and injured 20 others.
- [Trump Threatens Legal Action Against BBC, Demands $1 Billion In Damages Over Misleading Edit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-threatens-legal-action-against-bbc-demands-1-billion-in-damages-over-misleading-edit/): Trump sent a legal letter to BBC demanding $ 1 billion after Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned over a scandal involving misleading edits to a January 6 speech documentary.
- [US Defence Secretary Says Took Out Six Smugglers In ‘Lethal Kinetic Strike’, Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-defence-secretary-says-took-out-six-smugglers-in-lethal-kinetic-strike-shares-video/): The US military struck two drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing 6 linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations, as part of a campaign against narco-trafficking.
- [US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-senate-shutdown-vote-what-happened-who-voted-to-end-it-whats-next/): Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.
- [Trump pardons Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-pardons-giuliani-others-accused-of-trying-to-overturn-2020-defeat/): Trump loyalists accused of pressuring VP Pence and organising fake electors to contest the 2020 election results.
- [Why have BBC bosses resigned over a Trump speech edit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/why-have-bbc-bosses-resigned-over-a-trump-speech-edit/): Following accusations of bias at the BBC, Tim Davie says departure is ‘my own decision’, while head of news also quits.
- [Millions endure power cuts in Ukraine as Russia strikes more energy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/millions-endure-power-cuts-in-ukraine-as-russia-strikes-more-energy-sites/): Ukraine says European allies can give up some of their Patriot missile systems now and get future deliveries.
- [US claims it hit two boats ‘carrying narcotics’ in Pacific, killing six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/us-claims-it-hit-two-boats-carrying-narcotics-in-pacific-killing-six/): Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says attacks take place in international waters amid mounting criticism against US campaign.
- [Armed group in Mali causing population “palpable fear”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/armed-group-in-mali-causing-population-palpable-fear/): “We all have a reason to be genuinely concerned.”
- [Paris Court Orders Release Of Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy From Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/paris-court-orders-release-of-former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-from-prison/): Nicolas Sarkozy to be freed pending appeal after his conviction for conspiracy with Gaddafi. He cannot leave France or contact key individuals.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa on historic visit to US, here’s what you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/syrias-al-sharaa-on-historic-visit-to-us-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): The Syrian president will visit the White House, a first for any leader from post-independence Syria.
- [The government shutdown has escalated the US war on the poor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/the-government-shutdown-has-escalated-the-us-war-on-the-poor/): For the ruling elite, poor Americans are expendable.   
- [Typhoon Fung-wong destroys homes in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/typhoon-fung-wong-destroys-homes-in-the-philippines/): Evacuees face returning to destroyed homes and flooded streets after Super Typhoon Fung‑Wong hit the Philippines.
- [Deadly blast rips through congested street near New Delhi’s Red Fort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/deadly-blast-rips-through-congested-street-near-new-delhis-red-fort/): An explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort reportedly has killed at least eight people.
- [Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/former-french-president-nicolas-sarkozy-to-be-released-from-prison/): Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.
- [Why has hero status for Indonesia’s Soeharto caused outrage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/why-has-hero-status-for-indonesias-soeharto-caused-outrage/): Indonesia’s government has bestowed ‘national hero’ status on former president Soeharto. The award has caused uproar.
- [It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/it-is-time-to-give-africans-a-stake-in-african-growth/): African countries need to change rules and regulations to stimulate African investment in start-ups.
- [Explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/explosion-near-red-fort-in-indias-new-delhi/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Pakistan Passes 27th Amendment: How This Formalises Field Marshal Asim Munir's Supremacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/pakistan-passes-27th-amendment-how-this-formalises-field-marshal-asim-munirs-supremacy/): Indian intelligence sources said one of the most drastic changes via this amendment is the reorganisation of the military command structure with the creation of a unified mechanism
- [Militants Kill 2 Pakistani Security Personnel In Suicide Attack On Cadet College In Khyber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/militants-kill-2-pakistani-security-personnel-in-suicide-attack-on-cadet-college-in-khyber/): The explosion resulted in major losses to Pakistan’s security establishment, though the exact extent of the damage is yet to be officially confirmed
- [Bangladesh New Radicalisation Hub, Jamaat Making Militia Of Students: Ex-Minister Kamal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/bangladesh-new-radicalisation-hub-jamaat-making-militia-of-students-ex-minister-kamal-exclusive/): “Jamat is making militia force of students…They have trained almost 8,000 students…Arms are being supplied from Pakistan,” ex-minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal tells News18
- [Thailand Suspends Trump-Backed Cambodia Truce After Landmine Blasts Injures 2 Thai Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/thailand-suspends-trump-backed-cambodia-truce-after-landmine-blasts-injures-2-thai-soldiers/): Thailand suspended the US-brokered peace agreement with Cambodia after a landmine blast in Sisaket injured two Thai soldiers. The release of 18 Cambodian soldiers is postponed.
- ['Yunus Lacks Support, Attacks India To Retain Legitimacy': Ex-Bangladesh Minister To CNN-News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/yunus-lacks-support-attacks-india-to-retain-legitimacy-ex-bangladesh-minister-to-cnn-news18/): Former Bangladesh Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus was targeting India to stir regional instability and retain political legitimacy.
- [Riot in Ecuador prison kills 31 amid gunfire and explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/riot-in-ecuador-prison-kills-31-amid-gunfire-and-explosions/): Ecuador’s prisons are among the deadliest in Latin America due to overcrowding, corruption and weak control.
- [Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/thailand-suspends-cambodia-peace-deal-after-landmine-blast/): Thailand says ‘hostility … has not decreased’ and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
- [Rohingyas Say ‘Better To Die At Sea’ As Malaysia Steps Up Search After Boat Capsizes, Killing 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/rohingyas-say-better-to-die-at-sea-as-malaysia-steps-up-search-after-boat-capsizes-killing-11/): Malaysian and Thai authorities are searching the Andaman Sea after a Rohingya boat capsized, recovering 11 bodies and 13 survivors.
- [Video: COP30 summit warned Gaza faces catastrophic environmental crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/video-cop30-summit-warned-gaza-faces-catastrophic-environmental-crisis/): Palestine’s ambassador to Brazil at COP30 climate summit noted Israel’s genocide in Gaza added to the climate crisis.
- ['Bidens, Clintons, Soroses Had Nexus With Yunus': Ex-Bangladesh Minister On Sheikh Hasina's Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/bidens-clintons-soroses-had-nexus-with-yunus-ex-bangladesh-minister-on-sheikh-hasinas-ouster/): Former Bangladesh minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury alleged NGOs like USAID and International Republican Institute helped fund the anti-government protests last year
- [Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/iran-dismisses-us-accusation-of-plot-to-kill-israeli-ambassador-in-mexico/): Australia cut ties with Iran and proscribed the IRGC in August but Mexico has signalled no disruption to bilateral ties.
- [Trump Pardons Top Allies, Including Former Chief Of Staff, Who Aided Bid To Overturn 2020 Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/trump-pardons-top-allies-including-former-chief-of-staff-who-aided-bid-to-overturn-2020-election/): Donald Trump pardoned Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, Boris Epshteyn, and Sidney Powell for actions tied to the 2020 election
- [WATCH: Trump Gets Booed At Commanders NFL Game While Swearing In Military Recruits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/watch-trump-gets-booed-at-commanders-nfl-game-while-swearing-in-military-recruits/): Donald Trump became the first sitting US president in almost five decades to attend a regular season NFL game, drawing loud boos from Washington fans. The jeering grew as Trump appeared on stadium screens and later led a military oath ceremony. His government cuts have deeply affected federal workers living around the Commanders’ Northwest Stadium. […]
- [Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 4 as it devastates the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/typhoon-fung-wong-kills-at-least-4-as-it-devastates-the-philippines/): Storm prompted the evacuation of 1.4 million people as floods and landslides devastated the northwestern Philippines.
- [COP30 summit in Brazil: What to know about the UN climate conference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/cop30-summit-in-brazil-what-to-know-about-the-un-climate-conference/): Delegates from around the world are expected to disagree over how to tackle climate change and who should pay.
- [‘French Fries, Pizza Are Here’: Australian Woman Is Impressed With Delivery Service On Train, Desis Say ‘Wait For Blinkit’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/french-fries-pizza-are-here-australian-woman-is-impressed-with-delivery-service-on-train-desis-say-wait-for-blinkit/): Reacting to it, a social media user commented, “A rare vlogger who actually showed the real side of India.”
- [Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/iraqs-pm-al-sudani-may-win-the-elections-but-lose-his-post/): Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.
- [LIVE: Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to meet Donald Trump at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/10/live-syrias-ahmed-al-sharaa-to-meet-donald-trump-at-the-white-house/): Ahmed al-Sharaa to become first Syrian president to visit the White House in nearly 80 years.
- [Carlos Alcaraz rallies to defeat Taylor Fritz at ATP Finals in Turin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/carlos-alcaraz-rallies-to-defeat-taylor-fritz-at-atp-finals-in-turin/): Spaniard’s victory moves him to within one win of beating out Jannik Sinner for yearend number one ranking.
- [Russia loses legal battle to build embassy near Australia’s Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/russia-loses-legal-battle-to-build-embassy-near-australias-parliament/): Australia’s High Court says government acted within its rights when it passed a law revoking 99-year lease for site.
- [Bengaluru Tops World’s Fastest Growing Cities List: How Do Delhi, Mumbai Compare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/bengaluru-tops-worlds-fastest-growing-cities-list-how-do-delhi-mumbai-compare/): The Silicon Valley of India tops the Savills Growth Hubs Index among the 230 global cities evaluated.
- [Hezbollah Chief Dares Trump, Vows ‘Not To Give Up Weapons’ Under US, Israeli ‘Pressure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/hezbollah-chief-dares-trump-vows-not-to-give-up-weapons-under-us-israeli-pressure/): Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accused the United States of pressuring Lebanon to make concessions to Israel without guarantees in return. Speaking on November 11, Qassem said Washington was trying to disarm Hezbollah and limit the Lebanese army’s strength to confronting the group. He said the US, through Israel, sought to end Lebanon’s “resistance capabilities.” Qassem […]
- [LIVE: India, Pakistan launch probes after blasts in Islamabad, New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/live-india-pakistan-launch-probes-after-blasts-in-islamabad-new-delhi/): Blasts in the capitals of India and Pakistan on Monday and Tuesday killed 13 and 12 people, respectively.
- [Colombia’s Petro halts intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/colombias-petro-halts-intelligence-sharing-with-us-over-caribbean-strikes/): Announcement comes as US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean and Presidents Trump, Petro feud.
- [Thousands evacuated in Taiwan as Tropical Storm Fung-wong closes in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/thousands-evacuated-in-taiwan-as-tropical-storm-fung-wong-closes-in/): The slow-moving storm is due to make landfall on Wednesday night after departing the Philippines.
- [South Korea’s former PM, spy chief arrested over martial law declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/south-koreas-former-pm-spy-chief-arrested-over-martial-law-declaration/): Investigations and arrests continue after South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed bid to impose martial law.
- [Why is Trump talking about nuclear testing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/why-is-trump-talking-about-nuclear-testing/): The world banned nuclear testing in 1996. The US says it might be time to start again.
- [California Governor Slams Trump's Climate Policies, Calls Him 'Temporary' At COP30 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/california-governor-slams-trumps-climate-policies-calls-him-temporary-at-cop30-summit/): Gavin Newsom at the UN climate summit criticised Trump for leaving the Paris Agreement twice and vowed Democrats would rejoin, citing California’s progress.
- [‘No Fascist’ Chants, Brawls And Arrests: Chaos At Turning Point USA Event For Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/no-fascist-chants-brawls-and-arrests-chaos-at-turning-point-usa-event-for-charlie-kirk/): Violent clashes erupted at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, prompting FBI investigation and multiple arrests.
- [‘We have to fight’: BBC’s outgoing boss rallies staff amid Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/we-have-to-fight-bbcs-outgoing-boss-rallies-staff-amid-trumps-threats/): Tim Davie says the BBC’s ‘enemies’ will not define the narrative around the UK public broadcaster.
- [Ukrainian forces pull back under fierce Russian pressure in Zaporizhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/ukrainian-forces-pull-back-under-fierce-russian-pressure-in-zaporizhia/): Ukrainian Army reports thousands of artillery shells fired as Russians advance in southeastern Zaporizhia region.
- [UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/uk-sentences-chinese-scammer-after-record-breaking-bitcoin-seizure/): Police seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as part of a years-long money laundering investigation.
- [Indigenous activists storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/indigenous-activists-storm-cop30-climate-summit-in-brazil-demanding-action/): Protest comes as Brazil’s leader Lula says COP30 participants should be ‘inspired’ by Indigenous peoples.
- [Senator Jeanne Shaheen Eyes Reforms to Affordable Care Act Before End-of-Year Expiry | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/senator-jeanne-shaheen-eyes-reforms-to-affordable-care-act-before-end-of-year-expiry-n18g/): Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) has announced that she is reviewing potential reforms to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as the program approaches its end-of-year expiry. Shaheen specifically highlighted the possibility of introducing income caps on ACA premium tax credits, ensuring that benefits target those who need them most.In addition to income caps, Shaheen emphasized the […]
- ['Turning NYC Into Mumbai': Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Blasts Mamdani’s Policies As Anti-Business](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/turning-nyc-into-mumbai-billionaire-barry-sternlicht-blasts-mamdanis-policies-as-anti-business/): Sternlicht criticised New York’s trade unions for exorbitant real estate development and management costs and warned that these issues would escalate under Mamdani’s leadership.
- [Trump Says US ‘Lacks Talent' For Critical Jobs, Defends H-1B Visa For Foreign Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-says-us-lacks-talent-for-critical-jobs-defends-h-1b-visa-for-foreign-workers/): Trump says US “lacks talent” for key jobs, defends H-1B visas; cites need for skilled foreign workers as his administration raises fees and tightens rules.
- [India Urges 15-Fold Increase In Adaptation Finance As COP30 Opens In Belém](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/india-urges-15-fold-increase-in-adaptation-finance-as-cop30-opens-in-belem/): India made the statement on behalf of BASIC and Like-Minded Developing Countries—key negotiating blocs at the climate conference that brings together world leaders & negotiators
- [Trump Threatens Pay Cuts as Air Traffic Controllers Skip Work During Shutdown | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-threatens-pay-cuts-as-air-traffic-controllers-skip-work-during-shutdown-us-news-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to air traffic controllers, demanding they return to work or face pay cuts as the government shutdown continues to cripple air travel across the nation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported major delays at dozens of airports due to critical staffing shortages, sparking widespread frustration […]
- [China's Hongqi Bridge Linking Sichuan, Tibet Collapses Days After Opening | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/chinas-hongqi-bridge-linking-sichuan-tibet-collapses-days-after-opening-watch/): The Hongqi Bridge, part of a major national highway linking China’s heartland with Tibet, gave way on Tuesday afternoon following a series of landslides in the area.
- [California’s Gavin Newsom slams Trump absence at COP30 climate conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/californias-gavin-newsom-slams-trump-absence-at-cop30-climate-conference/): The Democratic governor accused the US president of having ‘abandoned any sense of duty’ by not showing up to COP30.
- [‘Utter pandemonium’: Witnesses recall chaos after Islamabad suicide bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/utter-pandemonium-witnesses-recall-chaos-after-islamabad-suicide-bombing/): At least 12 people died in the blast at a district court complex, whose impact is now reverberating across South Asia.
- [Nico Harrison fired from Mavericks nine months after Luka Doncic trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/nico-harrison-fired-from-mavericks-nine-months-after-luka-doncic-trade/): Dallas Mavericks executive had been under fire from fans since he traded star Luka Doncic to LA Lakers on February 2.
- ['Don't Want Them, But I See It…': Trump On Foreign Students Amid US Visa Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/dont-want-them-but-i-see-it-trump-on-foreign-students-amid-us-visa-crackdown/): Trump cautioned that reducing international student enrolment could financially harm American universities, which depend significantly on the tuition fees from overseas students.
- [India Ranked 9th In Global Climate Risk Index: 30 Years, 80,000 Lives, $170 Billion Lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/india-ranked-9th-in-global-climate-risk-index-30-years-80000-lives-170-billion-lost/): While India’s ranking has shown marginal improvement in some recent annual indices, the long-term data serves as a critical warning
- [Makhachev vs Della Maddalena: UFC 322 fight card, start, odds, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/makhachev-vs-della-maddalena-ufc-322-fight-card-start-odds-how-to-watch/): Jack Della Maddalena puts his UFC welterweight title on the line against four-time lightweight champ Islam Makhachev.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,357](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1357/): Here are the key events from day 1,357 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Supreme Court extends order allowing Trump to withhold food aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/us-supreme-court-extends-order-allowing-trump-to-withhold-food-aid/): Decision follows Senate vote to reopen government, but legal saga brought uncertainty to millions who need food aid.
- [Dozens of athletes call on UEFA to ban Israel over rights abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/dozens-of-athletes-call-on-uefa-to-ban-israel-over-rights-abuses/): Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech join letter saying that venues should not welcome ‘a regime that commits genocide’.
- [Lawsuit challenges US ban on transgender TSA officers conducting pat-downs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/lawsuit-challenges-us-ban-on-transgender-tsa-officers-conducting-pat-downs/): A Virginia transportation worker has alleged the new policy under Trump discriminates on the basis of gender identity.
- [Israeli forces kill three in Gaza as settlers attack in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israeli-forces-kill-three-in-gaza-as-settlers-attack-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israelis continue to attack Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza, as death toll in the latter tops 69,000.
- [Venezuela prepares ‘massive deployment’ of forces in case of US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/venezuela-prepares-massive-deployment-of-forces-in-case-of-us-attack/): Arrival of US aircraft carrier off Latin America fuels speculation that US could try to overthrow Venezuelan government.
- [Looking Forward Being New US Ambassador To India, Says Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/looking-forward-being-new-us-ambassador-to-india-says-sergio-gor/): Sergio Gor was sworn in as US Ambassador to India by Trump, highlighting strengthened India-US ties and Gor’s commitment to advancing strategic partnership and regional stability.
- [President Murmu Receives Grand Welcome 'Reflecting Depth Of Friendship' In Botswana I Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/president-murmu-receives-grand-welcome-reflecting-depth-of-friendship-in-botswana-i-video/): President Droupadi Murmu began the first-ever Indian state visit to Botswana, focusing on bilateral ties and the translocation of eight Kalahari desert cheetahs to India.
- [Yemen’s Houthis appear to pull back from Red Sea shipping attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/yemens-houthis-appear-to-pull-back-from-red-sea-shipping-attacks/): The Houthis’ maritime campaign has killed at least nine mariners and seen four ships sunk.
- [Turkish C-130 military plane crashes in Georgia with 20 people aboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/turkish-c-130-military-plane-crashes-in-georgia-with-20-people-aboard/): Footage shows a Turkish C-130 Hercules military cargo plane crashing near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.
- [What we know about the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/what-we-know-about-the-suicide-bombing-outside-an-islamabad-court/): A suicide bombing has killed at least 12 people near the entrance of a district court in Pakistan’s capital.
- [Trump congratulates Republican leaders for ‘big victory’ in ending shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-congratulates-republican-leaders-for-big-victory-in-ending-shutdown/): Republican-controlled House of Representatives expected to approve funding bill to reopen US government in coming days.
- [How will the Syrian president’s visit to the White House impact the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/how-will-the-syrian-presidents-visit-to-the-white-house-impact-the-region/): United States President Donald Trump held historic talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.
- [US Government Shutdown Ends This Week? House To Vote After Senate Approves Funding Package | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/us-government-shutdown-ends-this-week-house-to-vote-after-senate-approves-funding-package-4k/): The Senate late Monday approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown, bringing Congress one step closer to ending an impasse that has gripped Washington for 41 days and sowed chaos across the country. The legislation now heads to the House for approval as early as Wednesday. The final version of the […]
- [Russia Seeks Dialogue With US, Rejects Trump's Secret Nuclear Test Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russia-seeks-dialogue-with-us-rejects-trumps-secret-nuclear-test-claims/): Russia denies Trump’s claims of secret underground nuclear tests, with Sergei Lavrov offering talks and urging use of global seismic monitoring. Kremlin awaits US clarifications.
- [Is the wellness industry just for the privileged?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/is-the-wellness-industry-just-for-the-privileged/): As the wellness industry grows into a $6 trillion force, we ask, is this the future of healing or a profitable illusion?
- [Turkish military plane with at least 20 on board crashes in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/turkish-military-plane-with-at-least-20-on-board-crashes-in-georgia/): Turkiye and Azerbaijan have indicated that there are fatalities after a C-130 cargo aircraft crashed on Tuesday.
- [Palestinian journalist Mustafa Ayyash to be extradited to Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/palestinian-journalist-mustafa-ayyash-to-be-extradited-to-austria/): Austrian authorities accuse the founder of Gaza Now of financing Hamas, a charge he has denied.
- [Indians Now Face 99-Day Waiting Period For Canadian Visitor Visas, It's 59 For Pakistanis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/indians-now-face-99-day-waiting-period-for-canadian-visitor-visas-its-59-for-pakistanis/): Indian visitor visa applicants to Canada now face a 99-day wait with super visas taking 169 days, amid rising application volumes and stricter screening
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza despite ceasefire follow Lebanon pattern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-despite-ceasefire-follow-lebanon-pattern/): Israel is using a policy of ‘no war, no peace’ in Gaza, similar to the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
- [Israel returns unrecognisable bodies of Palestinians to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israel-returns-unrecognisable-bodies-of-palestinians-to-gaza/): Israel is returning hundreds of Palestinians bodies to Gaza, but without names or identifying records.
- [Chinese Fraudster Jailed For 11 Years In Britain Over $6 Billion Bitcoin Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/chinese-fraudster-jailed-for-11-years-in-britain-over-6-billion-bitcoin-scam/): Qian Zhimin was jailed in Britain for laundering billions from a Lantian Gerui fraud, with 61,000 bitcoin seized and victims facing a legal battle for compensation.
- [US government shutdown disrupts flights for fifth consecutive day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/us-government-shutdown-disrupts-flights-for-fifth-consecutive-day/): US airlines cancel 1,200 flights, marking five days of disruptions caused by the prolonged government shutdown.
- [Canadian PM Mourns Lives Lost In 'Devastating' Car Blast Near Red Fort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/canadian-pm-mourns-lives-lost-in-devastating-car-blast-near-red-fort/): Mark Carney expressed condolences for the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station that killed eight. Police arrested eight people so far.
- [Russia ‘will respond in kind’ to nuclear tests by any country: Lavrov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russia-will-respond-in-kind-to-nuclear-tests-by-any-country-lavrov/): Moscow suggests that it will carry out its own nuclear tests if the US resumes testing under Donald Trump’s orders.
- [‘You can do anything’: Israeli war crimes in Gaza aired in UK documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/you-can-do-anything-israeli-war-crimes-in-gaza-aired-in-uk-documentary/): The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse.
- [Israel advances bill mandating death penalty for Palestinian ‘terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israel-advances-bill-mandating-death-penalty-for-palestinian-terrorists/): The Israeli parliament has advanced an amendment proposing the death penalty for convicted Palestinian ‘terrorists’.
- ['Wake-Up Call': Khawaja Asif Says Pakistan 'In State Of War' After Islamabad Suicide Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/wake-up-call-khawaja-asif-says-pakistan-in-state-of-war-after-islamabad-suicide-blast/): The statement after a suicide attacker detonated explosives near the district court buildings in the capital, killing at least 12 people and injuring 27 others
- [Eight arrested, over 1,000 suspended in Turkiye football gambling scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/eight-arrested-over-1000-suspended-in-turkiye-football-gambling-scandal/): Turkish Football Federation president calls betting scandal a ‘moral crisis in Turkish football’.
- [Inside the year-long BBC saga that led to Trump’s $1bn lawsuit threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/inside-the-year-long-bbc-saga-that-led-to-trumps-1bn-lawsuit-threat/): The broadcaster, one of the UK’s most trusted news networks, is under fire for alleged bias in its coverage.
- [Newly Opened Bridge Breaks Into Two In Southwest China | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/newly-opened-bridge-breaks-into-two-in-southwest-china-watch/): Earlier on Monday (local time), police in Maerkang closed the 758-meter-long Hongqi bridge to all traffic after identifying cracks on nearby slopes and roads.
- [UK Suspends Intelligence Sharing With US Over Concerns On Caribbean Boat Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/uk-suspends-intelligence-sharing-with-us-over-concerns-on-caribbean-boat-strikes/): UK and Canada stopped sharing drug trafficking intel with the US over concerns about US strikes in the Caribbean, which killed 76 and face criticism.
- [Indian police invoke ‘terror’ law as Modi alleges Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/indian-police-invoke-terror-law-as-modi-alleges-delhi-blast-conspiracy/): India’s ‘anti-terrorism’ force is leading the probe into the blast that killed 12 people in New Delhi on Monday.
- [Pakistan says ‘India proxies’ behind Islamabad bombing: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/pakistan-says-india-proxies-behind-islamabad-bombing-what-we-know-so-far/): ‘Suicide’ blast at court complex kills 12, injures more than 30, a day after a deadly explosion in the Indian capital.
- [US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/us-senate-votes-to-end-shutdown-why-democrats-are-upset-with-chuck-schumer/): The Senate Democratic minority leader is being blamed for allowing centrist Democrats to abandon party cause.
- [‘Conspirators will not be spared…’ India PM Modi Warns After Delhi Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/conspirators-will-not-be-spared-india-pm-modi-warns-after-delhi-blast/): India’s prime minister Narendra Modi vowed that “conspirators will not be spared” after a blast in Delhi, condemning the attack, pledging a full investigation and promising those responsible will be brought to justice. Security forces and intelligence agencies have been ordered to pursue leads, emergency teams responded to assist victims, and authorities say they will […]
- ['Enough Is Enough': Bangladesh Awami League's Nationwide March On Nov 13  Ahead Of Hasina Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/enough-is-enough-bangladesh-awami-leagues-nationwide-march-on-nov-13-ahead-of-hasina-verdict/): The party said the protests would extend from Dhaka to districts across Bangladesh, involving its student and youth wings as well as ordinary citizens
- [Trump Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Verdict On Sexual Abuse Case Involving Jean Carroll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-overturn-verdict-on-sexual-abuse-case-involving-jean-carroll/): Trump asks Supreme Court to review the 5 million dollar civil case where he was found guilty of sexually abusing and defaming E Jean Carroll in 1996. The court has not yet acted.
- [The GCC and collective security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/the-gcc-and-collective-security/): Recent uncertainty seems to have prompted Gulf Cooperation Council members to consider new options for their defence.
- [Typhoon Fung-wong a “devastating blow” to the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/typhoon-fung-wong-a-devastating-blow-to-the-philippines/): “It’s not just infrastructure that’s been hit, it’s really the people’s ability to recover and rebuild their lives.”
- [Why has Canada lost its measles-free status – and could the US be next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/why-has-canada-lost-its-measles-free-status-and-could-the-us-be-next/): With more than 5,000 positive cases of measles, Canada lost its measles elimination status.
- [Russians agree to quit Serbian oil company as US sanctions bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russians-agree-to-quit-serbian-oil-company-as-us-sanctions-bite/): Russia’s state-owned company Gazprom Neft to be forced out of Serbia’s NIS after imposition of Western sanctions.
- [LIVE: Israel kills three in Gaza as crews work to find thousands of missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/live-israel-kills-three-in-gaza-as-crews-work-to-find-thousands-of-missing/): Gaza’s Civil Defence says 35 unidentifiable bodies uncovered in Gaza City as Hamas searches for dead Israeli captives.
- [Germany detains man accused of offering to pay people to kill politicians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/germany-detains-man-accused-of-offering-to-pay-people-to-kill-politicians/): Former German chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz are reported to have been on alleged hitlist of supect.
- [Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk, Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russian-troops-advance-on-pokrovsk-ukraine/): Undated video on social media shows Russian troops moving through dense fog in Pokrovsk, Ukraine.
- [TTP Claim Islamabad Car Bombing, "More Attacks Until Sharia Imposed", Pak Blames Afghanistan | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/ttp-claim-islamabad-car-bombing-more-attacks-until-sharia-imposed-pak-blames-afghanistan-4k/): A suicide bomber struck near a police car outside a Pakistan district court on Nov. 11, killing 12 and injuring 27. Authorities are investigating, while PM Shehbaz Sharif blamed India-backed militants, including the TTP and Baloch separatists.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:14 – TURKISH TEAM TO VISIT PAKISTAN 05:10 – PAKISTAN CHIEF’S EXPANDED POWER n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
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- ["6 Km From" Russian Troops Storm Toward Kupiansk, Foils Ukraine -UK Plot To "Hijack" Mig-21? |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/6-km-from-russian-troops-storm-toward-kupiansk-foils-ukraine-uk-plot-to-hijack-mig-21-4k/): A Russian commander says his forces have pushed deep into the Ukrainian city of Kupiansk and curled southwards to capture a series of train stations. Russia said it had foiled a plot by Ukrainian and British spies to tempt Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile for $3 million. […]
- [Who Is Siddhant Awasthi? Indian Techie Who Led Tesla’s Cybertruck Programme Quits After 8 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/who-is-siddhant-awasthi-indian-techie-who-led-teslas-cybertruck-programme-quits-after-8-years/): Under his leadership, the Cybertruck reached production milestones, despite the vehicle facing multiple regulatory recalls
- [Pakistan Taliban Claim Responsibility For Suicide Attack In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/pakistan-taliban-claim-responsibility-for-suicide-attack-in-islamabad/): Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide blast outside Islamabad district court, killing 12 and injuring 27. Mohsin Naqvi and Khawaja Asif called for urgent action.
- [US revokes visa of music executive for Charlie Kirk tweet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/us-revokes-visa-of-music-executive-for-charlie-kirk-tweet/): US revokes visa of music executive for Charlie Kirk tweet
- [Tanzania frees opposition leaders following deadly election protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/tanzania-frees-opposition-leaders-following-deadly-election-protests/): Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.
- [Gaza struggles to identify bodies returned under ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/gaza-struggles-to-identify-bodies-returned-under-ceasefire-deal/): Challenge of identifying remains of Palestinians killed amid the war or in Israeli jails mounting alongside the numbers
- [Cristiano Ronaldo says World Cup 2026 will be his last before retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/cristiano-ronaldo-says-world-cup-2026-will-be-his-last-before-retirement/): Portugal forward drops more hints on his retirement timeline, saying the World Cup will be his final major tournament.
- [Solving the Nord Stream mystery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/solving-the-nord-stream-mystery/): The arrest of a Ukrainian man in Italy has reignited an unsolved geopolitical crime drama.
- [‘Tough Guy’ Sharaa Snubs Trump? Responds To Israel Ties Offer As Syria Wins Sanctions Relief | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/tough-guy-sharaa-snubs-trump-responds-to-israel-ties-offer-as-syria-wins-sanctions-relief-4k/): On Nov. 10, Trump vowed full support for Syria after meeting President al-Sharaa, praising him as a “strong leader” and promising to help the country succeed.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:23 – ISRAEL ON TRUMP’S AGENDA04:40 – SHARAA ACHIEVES US SANCTIONS REMOVAL GOAL? n18oc_crux n18oc_world
- [Chinese Foreign Ministry Offers Deepest Sympathies For 'Fatal Explosion' Near Delhi's Red Fort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/chinese-foreign-ministry-offers-deepest-sympathies-for-fatal-explosion-near-delhis-red-fort/): A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing 12 people.
- [What happened at Syrian president’s historic White House visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/what-happened-at-syrian-presidents-historic-white-house-visit/): Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has become the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.
- [Russia says Ukrainian-British plot to hijack hypersonic missile foiled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/russia-says-ukrainian-british-plot-to-hijack-hypersonic-missile-foiled/): Pilots of Russian warplane tempted with money and Western citizenship to take part in false flag op, Moscow asserts.
- [Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans. Would this work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/trump-proposes-2000-tariff-dividend-for-americans-would-this-work/): Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.
- [What we know about deadly India blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/what-we-know-about-deadly-india-blast/): At least 13 people were killed and 20 injured when a car exploded near the Red Fort metro station in India’s capital.
- [Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Undermining Nuclear Talks: ‘For Them, Diplomacy Has Become Coercion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/iran-accuses-us-israel-of-undermining-nuclear-talks-for-them-diplomacy-has-become-coercion/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran still believes diplomacy is the “only way out” of the current impasse.
- [Indian Man Finds Elderly US Neighbour Dead Alone In Apartment: 'No Family Culture Here'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/indian-man-finds-elderly-us-neighbour-dead-alone-in-apartment-no-family-culture-here/): In an emotional video, Sachin Sindhu, who lives in the US, shared that his elderly neighbour lived by himself with no family, no wife, no children.
- [How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/how-would-pakistans-27th-amendment-reshape-its-military-and-courts/): New amendment would centralise power in the executive and military, prompting warnings of weakened judiciary.
- [Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/burger-king-to-more-than-triple-outlets-in-china-under-joint-venture-plan/): Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.
- [Video: Deadly blast outside court in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/video-deadly-blast-outside-court-in-pakistan/): An explosion in Pakistan has killed at least 12 people outside a judicial complex in Islamabad.
- [Video: COP30 demonstrators protest activist killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/video-cop30-demonstrators-protest-activist-killings/): Protesters lay outside the COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets in honour of killed activists.
- [Dismembered Bodies Of Crypto Millionaire, His Wife Found In Dubai Desert: Who Was Roman Novak?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/dismembered-bodies-of-crypto-millionaire-his-wife-found-in-dubai-desert-who-was-roman-novak/): The killings were reportedly linked to financial dealings within the volatile cryptocurrency market as the Novaks were lured to an alleged business meeting near the Oman border
- [Balochistan On High Alert: Public Transport Suspended For Three Days Amid Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/balochistan-on-high-alert-public-transport-suspended-for-three-days-amid-security-concerns/): The decision follows a series of intelligence inputs indicating possible threats to public gatherings, transport hubs, and convoys operating along key highways
- [Israeli parliament nods to bill to introduce death penalty for ‘terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/israeli-parliament-nods-to-bill-to-introduce-death-penalty-for-terrorism/): Critics say the bill would apply only to Arabs who kill Jews, not the other way around.
- [PAKISTAN: At Least 9 Killed, Over Two Dozen Injured In Suicide Bombing Outside Islamabad Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/pakistan-at-least-9-killed-over-two-dozen-injured-in-suicide-bombing-outside-islamabad-court/): At least 12 people were killed and 27 were injured in a suicide bombing outside a local in court in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Tuesday, the country’s interior minister said.The blast occurred near the entrance of the court complex in the G-11 area of the capital, Pakistani news website Dawn reported.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited […]
- [Islamabad bomb blast live: 12 dead in Pakistan capital in ‘suicide attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/islamabad-bomb-blast-live-12-dead-in-pakistan-capital-in-suicide-attack/): At least 12 people killed and several others injured in an explosion outside a court complex in Pakistan’s capital.
- [JNIM siege: What is happening in Mali?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/11/jnim-siege-what-is-happening-in-mali/): Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.
- [Yunus Frontman For Extremists, Not Symbol Of Democracy; Western Powers Being Fooled: Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/yunus-frontman-for-extremists-not-symbol-of-democracy-western-powers-being-fooled-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): The former Bangladeshi Prime Minister alleged that Muhammad Yunus’s cabinet includes radical extremists, leading to an environment where minorities are being oppressed
- [Adelita Grijalva Sworn In To U.S. Congress, Filling Seat of Late Rep. & Father Raul Grijalva | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/adelita-grijalva-sworn-in-to-u-s-congress-filling-seat-of-late-rep-father-raul-grijalva-n18g/): Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Congressman Raul Grijalva, has officially been sworn in to the U.S. Congress by House Speaker Mike Johnson, marking an emotional and historic moment for Arizona’s political landscape. The newly elected representative takes over her father’s seat, continuing his decades-long legacy of public service and advocacy for education, environment, and […]
- [Awami League’s Voice Must Be Heard Again; Only Free, Fair & Inclusive Elections Can Restore Constitutional Rule: Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/awami-leagues-voice-must-be-heard-again-only-free-fair-inclusive-elections-can-restore-constitutional-rule-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): The former Bangladesh PM issued a pointed appeal to India, asking the neighbouring nation to maintain pressure on the current interim Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus
- ['Country Has Never Been In Better Shape': Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest US Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/country-has-never-been-in-better-shape-trump-signs-bill-ending-longest-us-government-shutdown/): Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in US history after the House passed it by a vote of 222-209.
- [Leaving Dhaka Was Matter Of Survival; Yunus’s Immunity To Perpetrators Exposed Pre-Planned Coup: Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/leaving-dhaka-was-matter-of-survival-yunuss-immunity-to-perpetrators-exposed-pre-planned-coup-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): The former Bangladeshi Prime Minister concluded that either Yunus himself was preparing to seize power, or those who installed him were operating with a clear strategy
- [India A Longstanding Friend, Says Sheikh Hasina, Explains Yunus' 'Troubles' With Delhi | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/india-a-longstanding-friend-says-sheikh-hasina-explains-yunus-troubles-with-delhi-exclusive/): The former Bangladesh prime minister blamed Yunus’ sponsorship of extremists, failure to protect religious minorities, and anti-India rhetoric for the tense ties with New Delhi
- ['Train US Workers, Then Go...': Scott Bessent Explains Trump's Strategy With New H-1B Visa Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/train-us-workers-then-go-scott-bessent-explains-trumps-strategy-with-new-h-1b-visa-plan/): Bessent stated that Trump’s goal is to utilise temporary visa programmes to import expertise for a limited time, allowing US workers to gain skills.
- [Trump Kicked Out Epstein From Mar-A-Lago Because He Was A ‘Pedophile And Creep’: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-kicked-out-epstein-from-mar-a-lago-because-he-was-a-pedophile-and-creep-white-house/): The White House defended Donald Trump after House Democrats released emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying scrutiny over their past ties and calls.
- [US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-house-passes-spending-bill-to-end-longest-govt-shutdown-in-history/): The successful vote means the long-delayed bill has now been passed on to President Trump to sign into law.
- [US knew Israeli officials discussed use of human shields in Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-knew-israeli-officials-discussed-use-of-human-shields-in-gaza-report/): Israel has repeatedly been accused of using Palestinians as human shields in violation of international law.
- [Eubank Jr vs Benn 2: Fight time, undercard, how to watch the boxing rematch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/eubank-jr-vs-benn-2-fight-time-undercard-how-to-watch-the-boxing-rematch/): Who are the fighters, and what’s the family rivalry? When and where is the fight? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,358](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1358/): Here are the key events from day 1,358 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['They Don’t Need Our Help, Doing Good Job': Rubio Commends Probe Into Delhi Blast Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/they-dont-need-our-help-doing-good-job-rubio-commends-probe-into-delhi-blast-case/): The United States offered help to India after the deadly Delhi blast killed 12, but Marco Rubio praised Indian officials for their skilled and efficient investigation.
- [India Records One Of The Fastest TB Declines, Still Accounts For A Quarter Of All Cases: WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/india-records-one-of-the-fastest-tb-declines-still-accounts-for-a-quarter-of-all-cases-who/): The report says 4 countries accounted for more than half of the global number of people estimated to have developed multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in 2024
- [Pakistan Parliament Approves Amendment Giving Asim Munir Expanded Powers, Lifetime Immunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/pakistan-parliament-approves-amendment-giving-asim-munir-expanded-powers-lifetime-immunity/): The National Assembly approved the bill with more than a two-thirds majority, with only four lawmakers opposing it.
- [How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/how-trump-era-funding-cuts-endanger-efforts-to-empower-haitis-farmers/): In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
- [Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/iraqi-pm-al-sudanis-coalition-comes-first-in-parliamentary-election/): With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
- [Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/why-france-is-ready-to-pull-the-plug-on-shein/): Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
- [President Trump Deeply Concerned By BBC's Editing, Lawsuit Filed: White House Press Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/president-trump-deeply-concerned-by-bbcs-editing-lawsuit-filed-white-house-press-secretary/): Donald Trump sues BBC for allegedly dishonest editing of his January 6 speech, calling BBC staff corrupt after Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned amid the scandal.
- [White House: Epstein emails ‘prove nothing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/white-house-epstein-emails-prove-nothing/): The White House says emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about President Trump “prove absolutely nothing.”
- [UN warns Sudan is the ‘largest displacement crisis in the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/un-warns-sudan-is-the-largest-displacement-crisis-in-the-world/): The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
- [White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/white-house-explores-2000-tariff-dividend-budget-experts-are-sceptical/): On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.
- [US Judge Orders Release Of Hundreds Arrested Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown In Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/us-judge-orders-release-of-hundreds-arrested-amid-trumps-immigration-crackdown-in-illinois/): US District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered release of hundreds arrested in Illinois during the immigration crackdown, citing unlawful tactics by Gregory Bovino and ICE.
- [Ukraine's $100m Graft Scandal Turns Glare On Zelensky, Russia-NATO War "A Growing Certainty" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/ukraines-100m-graft-scandal-turns-glare-on-zelensky-russia-nato-war-a-growing-certainty-4k/): Ukraine’s energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday (Nov. 12) over their alleged involvement in a sweeping corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector.Investigators alleged a key ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky orchestrated a $100-million kickback scheme to siphon off funds, triggering public anger at a time of widespread power outages caused by Russian attacks.Ukraine […]
- [Jaishankar Holds Talks With Ukrainian Foreign Minister On G7 Meet Sidelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/jaishankar-holds-talks-with-ukrainian-foreign-minister-on-g7-meet-sidelines/): Jaishankar met Andrii Sybiha and Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, discussing Ukraine, maritime security, and India-US ties amid global security talks.
- [IAEA demands ‘long overdue’ inspections of Iran nuclear sites’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/iaea-demands-long-overdue-inspections-of-iran-nuclear-sites/): Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile ‘a matter of serious concern’ after 12-day war with Israel, watchdog says.
- [Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10bn investment plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/toyota-opens-us-battery-plant-confirms-10bn-investment-plan/): The carmaker first announced the plan for battery production in 2021.
- [Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/is-europe-sliding-closer-to-conflict-with-russia/): Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.
- [India says deadly car blast was ‘terror’ attack by ‘antinational forces’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/india-says-deadly-car-blast-was-terror-attack-by-antinational-forces/): Police carry out hundreds of raids in Indian-administered Kashmir after deadly attack near the Red Fort in Delhi.
- [UN urges humanitarian corridor to help civilians stuck in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/un-urges-humanitarian-corridor-to-help-civilians-stuck-in-sudans-el-fasher/): IOM chief calls for ceasefire to allow aid groups to reach Sudanese civilians trapped in war-torn Darfur region.
- [Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/roman-era-statues-stolen-from-damascus-museum/): Thieves have stolen six Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus.
- [Why did Iran’s president warn Tehran may need to be evacuated?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/why-did-irans-president-warn-tehran-may-need-to-be-evacuated/): Iran’s president warned Tehran’s residents they may soon need to pick up and leave because of a worsening drought.
- [Under Fire, On Tour: Sri Lankan Board Tells Jittery Cricketers To Play On In Pakistan, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/under-fire-on-tour-sri-lankan-board-tells-jittery-cricketers-to-play-on-in-pakistan-say-sources-exclusive/): Sri Lanka Cricket has instructed all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour as scheduled
- [India-Linked Firm Among Others Sanctioned By US For Backing Iran's Missile, UAV Programmes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/india-linked-firm-among-others-sanctioned-by-us-for-backing-irans-missile-uav-programmes/): The sanctions target networks operating in India, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Germany, Ukraine, and Iran
- ['How Many Wives?' Trump Asks Syrian President At White House Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/how-many-wives-trump-asks-syrian-president-at-white-house-meet/): Trump gifted perfume to Syrian President al-Sharaa at the White House, joking about wives. Al-Sharaa, ex-al-Qaeda commander, discussed rebuilding Syria and US suspended sanctions.
- [Japan to Host US Nukes? China Warns Takaichi "Will Pay Price If She Continues To Spew Sh*t..." | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/japan-to-host-us-nukes-china-warns-takaichi-will-pay-price-if-she-continues-to-spew-sht-4k/): Japan’s newly appointed prime minister has hinted at a possible shift in the country’s decades-old non-nuclear principles. Sanae Takaichi raised the speculation that she might seek to revise a ban on the entry of such weapons into its territory.Takaichi has said that she could not say whether those principles would be maintained in an upcoming […]
- [Stunning Northern Lights Dazzle Across US Night Skies. Here's Where To See Them Tonight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/stunning-northern-lights-dazzle-across-us-night-skies-heres-where-to-see-them-tonight/): The rare event was marked by waves of red, green, and purple hues visible in states including Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida
- [World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/worlds-fossil-fuel-obsession-threatens-billions-of-lives-amnesty/): Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a ‘major source of human rights violations’ around the world.
- [What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/whats-being-said-about-the-us-govt-shutdown/): Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.
- [Learning afloat: How Bangladesh’s children go to school by boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/learning-afloat-how-bangladeshs-children-go-to-school-by-boat/): In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.
- [Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, email alleges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-spent-hours-with-victim-at-epsteins-house-email-alleges/): Epstein emails released by US House Democrats provide further proof of ties between US president and sex offender.
- [Will South Africa’s Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/will-south-africas-biko-inquest-finally-yield-justice-for-struggle-icon/): No perpetrators have been brought to justice after 1977 death-in-detention of famed anti-apartheid leader, Steve Biko.
- [Trump sends letter to Israel’s president requesting pardon for Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-sends-letter-to-israels-president-requesting-pardon-for-netanyahu/): US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Israel’s president requesting he pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Indian-Origin Author Padma Lakshmi Faces Backlash For Claiming Apple Pie Isn't American](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/indian-origin-author-padma-lakshmi-faces-backlash-for-claiming-apple-pie-isnt-american/): Padma Lakshmi faces criticism after stating apple pie is not truly American in a New York Times interview, sparking debate ahead of her CBS cooking show premiere
- [Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Former PM Hasina's Media Interactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/bangladesh-summons-indian-envoy-over-former-pm-hasinas-media-interactions/): Bangladesh summoned Indian envoy Pawan Badhe over Sheikh Hasina’s media interaction as tensions rise ahead of the ICT verdict and Awami League’s nationwide lockdown.
- ['Dog That Hasn't Barked': Democrats Release Epstein Emails Claiming Trump 'Knew About The Girls'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/dog-that-hasnt-barked-democrats-release-epstein-emails-claiming-trump-knew-about-the-girls/): The newly disclosed messages, shared on Wednesday by House Democrats, include exchanges with author Michael Wolff and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell
- [Bear Forces Runway Shutdown at Japan’s Hanamaki Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/bear-forces-runway-shutdown-at-japans-hanamaki-airport/): A bear sighting has forced the temporary shutdown of the runway at Japan’s Hanamaki Airport, disrupting flights and prompting safety measures n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Yunus Sparks Fresh Row Over 'Controversial' Map Showing India's Northeast In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/yunus-sparks-fresh-row-over-controversial-map-showing-indias-northeast-in-bangladesh/): The trigger is a book Muhammad Yunus gave to a visiting Canadian delegation – its cover showing artwork of a map of Bangladesh, which appears to swallow much of India’s northeast
- ['Matter Of Trust': Zelenskyy Calls For Removal Of Cabinet Ministers Over Corruption Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/matter-of-trust-zelenskyy-calls-for-removal-of-cabinet-ministers-over-corruption-scandal/): In a video message posted on his Telegram channel, Zelenskyy urged the PM to dismiss Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk
- [EAM Jaishankar, US State Secy Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties On G7 Meet Sidelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/eam-jaishankar-us-state-secy-rubio-discuss-bilateral-ties-on-g7-meet-sidelines/): S Jaishankar met Marco Rubio at the G7 in Canada, discussing India-US ties, global security, and the Ukraine conflict, with India as an invited partner under Canadian presidency.
- [Guests Kicked Out Mid-Stay After Marriott Hotels’ Partner Files For Bankruptcy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/guests-kicked-out-mid-stay-after-marriott-hotels-partner-files-for-bankruptcy/): Sonder abruptly filed for bankruptcy, ending its Marriott partnership and leaving guests in Boston, Dubai, London, Montreal, and New York City evicted mid-stay.
- [Bangladesh On High Alert As Awami League Calls Nationwide Lockdown Ahead Of Sheikh Hasina Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/bangladesh-on-high-alert-as-awami-league-calls-nationwide-lockdown-ahead-of-sheikh-hasina-verdict/): The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh is scheduled to announce on Thursday the date of its verdict in the case against Hasina
- [Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/israel-is-intensifying-attacks-on-lebanon-is-it-planning-another-war/): Analysts say Israel is not upholding its end of the ceasefire and looking for reasons to strike a depleted Hezbollah.
- [Israeli forces demolish more Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/israeli-forces-demolish-more-palestinian-homes-in-masafer-yatta/): Israeli forces demolished more Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank’s Masafer Yatta.
- [Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-formally-asks-israels-president-to-pardon-netanyahu-after-gaza-truce/): US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM ‘unjustified’, describing Netanyahu as ‘formidable’ leader.
- [House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why are Democrats opposing it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/house-to-vote-on-bill-to-end-us-shutdown-why-are-democrats-opposing-it/): Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a three-year extension of subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.
- [Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/messis-return-to-barcelona-unrealistic-says-club-president-laporta/): Laporta’s comments come after Messi made a surprise visit to the Nou Camp and expressed his desire to return ‘one day’.
- [Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/can-pakistan-afghanistan-peace-talks-survive-islamabad-delhi-blasts/): Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations.
- [Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/algerias-president-pardons-jailed-writer-boualem-sansal/): The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on ‘humanitarian grounds’.
- [Trump live: US House returns to Washington for vote on government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/trump-live-us-house-returns-to-washington-for-vote-on-government-shutdown/): The House of Representatives will hold a session to vote on legislation to end the longest shutdown in US history.
- [37 Killed, 13 Injured As Bus Falls Into Ravine In Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/37-killed-13-injured-as-bus-falls-into-ravine-in-peru/): At least 37 killed and 13 injured after a bus crashed and fell into a ravine near Ocoña river in southern Peru en route to Arequipa. Reckless driving is a frequent cause.
- [Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/who-are-india-and-pakistan-blaming-for-delhi-islamabad-blasts/): Pakistan has quickly blamed India. New Delhi has said Islamabad is trying to distract attention from domestic challenges
- [As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/as-the-dams-feeding-tehran-run-dry-iran-struggles-with-a-dire-water-crisis/): Iran spends 90 percent of its water on low-yield agriculture in a pursuit of self-sufficiency that exacerbates drought.
- [No “easing of violence” expected after Pakistan explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/no-easing-of-violence-expected-after-pakistan-explosion/): “ We’re seeing proxy warfare play out.”
- ['Not Supernatural': Vatican Says Jesus Did Not Appear On Hill In French Town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/not-supernatural-vatican-says-jesus-did-not-appear-on-hill-in-french-town/): Catholics believe that figures such as Jesus and Mary can appear supernaturally, known as apparitions, to share religious messages, inspire devotion, or call for peace
- [White House Press Secy Removes Husband's Face From Photo After 'Airbrushing' Accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/white-house-press-secy-removes-husbands-face-from-photo-after-airbrushing-accusations/): Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, removed husband Nicholas Riccio’s face in social media posts after backlash over alleged photo editing and their 32-year age gap.
- [Russia's First AI Humanoid Robot Falls Flat Seconds Into Grand Debut | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/russias-first-ai-humanoid-robot-falls-flat-seconds-into-grand-debut-watch/): The robot, developed by Russian robotics firm Idol, was intended to showcase the country’s advances in anthropomorphic robotics and domestic AI
- ['Unjustified Prosecution': Trump Asks Israeli President To Pardon Netanyahu In Corruption Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/unjustified-prosecution-trump-asks-israeli-president-to-pardon-netanyahu-in-corruption-cases/): Isaac Herzog received a letter from Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu, who faces three corruption trials that he and supporters claim are politically motivated
- ['Terror May Strike Our Cities But...': Israel's Netanyahu On Red Fort Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/terror-may-strike-our-cities-but-israels-netanyahu-on-red-fort-blast/): Netanyahu expressed condolences to victims of Red Fort car blast, affirmed solidarity with India, and praised resilience against terror. NIA leads the probe into the attack
- [No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/no-blame-why-india-is-being-cautious-with-accusations-after-delhi-blast/): PM Modi said in May that any future ‘terror’ attack would be viewed as an ‘act of war’. That limits who India can blame.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza live: Air strikes target northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/israels-war-on-gaza-live-air-strikes-target-northern-gaza/): Israeli warplanes launch three air strikes on the northeastern area of Beit Lahiya.
- [Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be seen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/solar-storms-hit-earth-what-are-they-where-can-northern-lights-be-seen/): The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.
- [Did Ukraine’s ‘mafia-linked’ mayor fall victim to a brewing turf war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/did-ukraines-mafia-linked-mayor-fall-victim-to-a-brewing-turf-war/): Ukrainian intelligence claimed Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov held a Russian passport, sealing his fate.
- [Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier – Ronaldo, team, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/ireland-vs-portugal-world-cup-qualifier-ronaldo-team-start-and-lineups/): Portugal has the opportunity to secure qualification for FIFA 2026 World Cup when they travel to Dublin to play Ireland.
- [Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/gazas-lost-generation-lose-childhood-to-family-care-roles/): Thousands of children in Gaza have been forced to take on adult responsibilities such as providing food for family.
- [Jaishankar, Anita Anand Discuss Canada-India Joint Road Map, Law Enforcement Dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/jaishankar-anita-anand-discuss-canada-india-joint-road-map-law-enforcement-dialogue/): The two ministers reviewed the ongoing law-enforcement dialogue between their countries and discussed progress on the Canada-India Joint Roadmap
- [Indigenous protesters storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/indigenous-protesters-storm-cop30-climate-summit-in-brazil/): Indigenous protesters stormed the UN’s COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, clashing with security officers inside.
- [Russia Says It Foiled Ukraine-UK Plot To Hijack MiG-31 Fighter Jet Armed With Kinzhal Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/russia-says-it-foiled-ukraine-uk-plot-to-hijack-mig-31-fighter-jet-armed-with-kinzhal-missile/): Russia’s FSB claims it foiled a Ukraine and UK intelligence plot to hijack a MiG-31 with Kinzhal missile and fly it to Romania, aiming to provoke NATO
- [Pakistan’s One Demand Derailed Istanbul Peace Talks, Says Taliban: What Was It? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/pakistans-one-demand-derailed-istanbul-peace-talks-says-taliban-what-was-it-exclusive/): Mullah Najib, head of the Afghan delegation and Deputy Interior Minister, said that Pakistan wanted a fatwa against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- [Forty-two migrants presumed dead after shipwreck near Libya: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/forty-two-migrants-presumed-dead-after-shipwreck-near-libya-un/): Accident would add to more than 1,000 migrant deaths in central Mediterranean crossings this year.
- [Sanctions are not a humane alternative to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/sanctions-are-not-a-humane-alternative-to-war/): Without built-in health protections, sanctions kill civilians as surely as bombs and bullets.
- [Venezuela launches nationwide military drills amid US troop build-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/venezuela-launches-nationwide-military-drills-amid-us-troop-build-up/): Venezuela’s military is practicing its readiness for war, as the US continues its troop build-up in the Caribbean.
- [Zikim crossing in northern Gaza opens for humanitarian aid, Israel says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/zikim-crossing-in-northern-gaza-opens-for-humanitarian-aid-israel-says/): Israel has faced calls to allow aid into northern Gaza through the crossing, which has been closed for two months.
- [‘Not Through Pakistan’: Afghan Taliban Wants Traders To Find Alternatives Trade Routes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/not-through-pakistan-afghan-taliban-wants-traders-to-find-alternatives-trade-routes-exclusive/): Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar warned that any trader who continues exports or imports through Pakistan will not receive any aid from the Islamic Emirate in case of disruptions
- [Bangladesh On High Alert Ahead Of 2024 Riots Case Verdict Involving Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/bangladesh-on-high-alert-ahead-of-2024-riots-case-verdict-involving-sheikh-hasina/): Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will announce its verdict on Thursday against Hasina, who faces charges of crimes against humanity during the 2024 uprising.
- [Pakistan On ‘High Alert’ Post-Islamabad Car Bombing, Hints At Strikes On TTP In Afghanistan | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/pakistan-on-high-alert-post-islamabad-car-bombing-hints-at-strikes-on-ttp-in-afghanistan-4k/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan can’t be ruled out after attacks in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.00:00 – INTRODUCTION05:47 – PAK LEADERSHIP GETS INTO A HUDDLE06:51 – INDIA SLAMS PAKISTAN’S ALLEGATION n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Would Trump’s $1bn lawsuit against the BBC hold up in court?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/would-trumps-1bn-lawsuit-against-the-bbc-hold-up-in-court/): The US president would find it difficult to prove defamation if he sues in the US, where free speech is safeguarded.
- [Myanmar’s urban assassins: The fighters hunted by the military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/myanmars-urban-assassins-the-fighters-hunted-by-the-military/): Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes military attempts to crush underground rebel groups operating in big cities.
- [Ukraine suspends justice minister for alleged link to $100m corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/ukraine-suspends-justice-minister-for-alleged-link-to-100m-corruption-case/): Justice Minister German Galushchenko allegedly took part in the scheme involving state nuclear power firm Energoatom.
- [Tehran May Be Evacuated: Inside Iran’s Alarming Water Crisis And What’s Fuelling It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/tehran-may-be-evacuated-inside-irans-alarming-water-crisis-and-whats-fuelling-it/): Iran’s worsening water crisis has left major cities like Tehran and Mashhad on the edge, with reservoirs drying up and rainfall at record lows
- [World’s Biggest Warship Enters Caribbean, Venezuela Declares It’s ‘Ready To Win’ In War With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/worlds-biggest-warship-enters-caribbean-venezuela-declares-its-ready-to-win-in-war-with-us/): The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrived in Latin America on Nov. 11, intensifying regional tensions with Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro warned Caracas is “ready to win” if armed defence is required, amid fears the US deployment of the carrier, F-35 jets and six Navy ships signals a regime change plot. […]
- [Russia Says Ready To Resume Peace Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/russia-says-ready-to-resume-peace-talks-with-ukraine-in-istanbul/): No direct talks have been held between the two sides since July 23, when delegations met in the Turkish city for a brief round of discussions.
- [Is earned success an illusion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/is-earned-success-an-illusion/): Is success really earned, or is meritocracy an illusion?
- ['We're In State Of War': Pakistan Warns Taliban Of Cross-Border Strikes After Islamabad Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/were-in-state-of-war-pakistan-warns-taliban-of-cross-border-strikes-after-islamabad-bombing/): Defence minister Khawaja Asif accused the Afghan Taliban regime of allowing terror groups to operate freely from its territory
- [Australia, Indonesia agree to upgraded defence pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/australia-indonesia-agree-to-upgraded-defence-pact/): The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns.
- [Are Zohran Mamdani’s financial promises feasible for NYC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/are-zohran-mamdanis-financial-promises-feasible-for-nyc/): New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised to make the city more affordable. But can he fund his policies?
- [Nine in 10 Afghan families skip meals, take on debt: UNDP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/nine-in-10-afghan-families-skip-meals-take-on-debt-undp/): Hit hard by aid cuts and sanctions, Afghanistan is struggling to absorb 4.5 million returnees since 2023.
- [Video: Newly opened bridge collapses in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/video-newly-opened-bridge-collapses-in-china/): A newly constructed bridge in southwest China has partially collapsed.
- [‘Our land is not for sale’: Indigenous people protest at COP30 in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/our-land-is-not-for-sale-indigenous-people-protest-at-cop30-in-brazil/): No agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners or illegal loggers, the protesters say at UN climate summit in Belem.
- [Turkiye confirms all 20 soldiers died in its army plane crash in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/12/turkiye-confirms-all-20-soldiers-died-in-its-army-plane-crash-in-georgia/): A Turkish accident investigation has begun its work at the crash site in coordination with Georgian authorities.
- [DNA Testing Suggests Hitler Likely Had A Micropenis, Undescended Testicles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/dna-testing-suggests-hitler-likely-had-a-micropenis-undescended-testicles/): The researchers said Hitler, who sent people with genetic conditions to concentration camps, would have sent himself if he knew he was suffering from one.
- [BBC Apologises To Donald Trump But Says His Defamation Lawsuit Has No Basis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bbc-apologises-to-donald-trump-but-says-his-defamation-lawsuit-has-no-basis/): BBC apologized to US President Donald Trump for a misleading edit of his Jan. 6, 2021 speech but disagreed with the basis for a defamation lawsuit.
- [Authorities recover remains of all killed in Turkish military plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/authorities-recover-remains-of-all-killed-in-turkish-military-plane-crash/): Officials have recovered the remains of all 20 people who were killed when a Turkish C-130 cargo plane crashed Tuesday.
- [West Bank mosque torched amid surge in Israeli settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/west-bank-mosque-torched-amid-surge-in-israeli-settler-violence/): Israeli settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is at its highest level on record, per the UN.
- [Trump administration targets European antifa groups as ‘global terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-administration-targets-european-antifa-groups-as-global-terrorists/): US State Department labelled four groups, from Germany, Greece and Italy, as ‘specially designated global terrorists’.
- [James Comey, Letitia James argue US attorney in their cases hired illegally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/james-comey-letitia-james-argue-us-attorney-in-their-cases-hired-illegally/): Comey and James have sought to see their cases dismissed over the appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
- [Verizon planning its largest layoffs ever: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/verizon-planning-its-largest-layoffs-ever-report/): The cuts could impact 15,000 employees, or 15 percent of the workforce, as soon as next week.
- [Ammonia Leak From Tanker Truck In US Hospitalises Dozens, Hundreds Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/ammonia-leak-from-tanker-truck-in-us-hospitalises-dozens-hundreds-evacuated/): A leaking tanker truck released ammonia gas in Weatherford, Oklahoma, hospitalizing 36 people, forcing hundreds to evacuate.
- [Wikipedia Rival Grokipedia To Transform Into Encyclopaedia Galactica, Says Creator Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/wikipedia-rival-grokipedia-to-transform-into-encyclopaedia-galactica-says-creator-elon-musk/): Elon Musk said the name Grokipedia is a temporary one and when it becomes “good enough”, it will be rebranded as Encyclopedia Galactica.
- [France marks 10 years since Paris attacks upended country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/france-marks-10-years-since-paris-attacks-upended-country/): Parisians marked ten years since the deadly November 2015 attacks that upended French society.
- [‘Dropped The Catch’: Pakistani Minister Admits Country Failed To Benefit From CPEC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/dropped-the-catch-pakistani-minister-admits-country-failed-to-benefit-from-cpec/): The project was envisioned to connect China’s Xinjiang province with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port in Balochistan, promising to transform Pakistan’s infrastructure and economy
- [Unionised Starbucks workers begin ‘open-ended’ US strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/unionised-starbucks-workers-begin-open-ended-us-strike/): The strike comes as the company’s workers push for better wages and benefits.
- [Colombia to maintain US intelligence-sharing to fight drug trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/colombia-to-maintain-us-intelligence-sharing-to-fight-drug-trafficking/): Announcement comes after President Petro said Colombia would stop working with US over strikes on alleged drug boats.
- [Medical experts say Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/medical-experts-say-africa-faces-worst-cholera-outbreak-in-25-years/): Africa CDC recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025, a rise over last year.
- [‘You’re The Trump Bullet’: US Journalist Suggested Epstein Blackmail US President, Generate ‘Debt’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/youre-the-trump-bullet-us-journalist-suggested-epstein-blackmail-us-president-generate-debt/): Michael Wolff urged Jeffrey Epstein to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, as revealed in emails released by US lawmakers, sparking controversy and partisan accusations.
- [Zelensky Sanctions Ally Over Graft, Russia Alleges Ukraine Plot To Kill Putin’s Spiritual Adviser|4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/zelensky-sanctions-ally-over-graft-russia-alleges-ukraine-plot-to-kill-putins-spiritual-adviser4k/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (Nov. 13) ordered sanctions on an associate and former business partner at the heart of a massive corruption scandal that has sparked outrage in a nation exhausted by nearly four years of war.The sanctions on a supposed friend of the Ukrainian leader came a day after Zelensky asked two […]
- [Asim Munir In Office Till 2030: How Changes In Pakistan's Army Acts Centralises Military Authority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/asim-munir-in-office-till-2030-how-changes-in-pakistans-army-acts-centralises-military-authority/): The new legislation centralises authority and redefines key leadership roles in the military high command, most notably establishing the army chief as chief of defence forces
- [Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/journalist-sami-hamdi-arrives-in-london-after-2-weeks-in-ice-detention/): British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi has arrived in London after being held by ICE.
- [Canada moves to rebuild trade ties with India after years of tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/canada-moves-to-rebuild-trade-ties-with-india-after-years-of-tension/): The Canadian trade minister, on a visit to India, says Ottawa wants to attract more investment from New Delhi.
- [LIVE: Ireland vs Portugal – World Cup 2026 qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/live-ireland-vs-portugal-world-cup-2026-qualifier/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Ireland host Portugal in Dublin.
- [Italian journalist who lost job over Israel question says he stands by it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/italian-journalist-who-lost-job-over-israel-question-says-he-stands-by-it/): ‘Do you believe Israel should repay for the reconstruction of Gaza?’
- [ASEAN can’t let Trump’s America set the pace on climate action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/asean-cant-let-trumps-america-set-the-pace-on-climate-action/): As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.
- [Gaza girl shares story of being found alive in morgue after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/gaza-girl-shares-story-of-being-found-alive-in-morgue-after-israeli-attack/): Raghad al-Assar, 12, continues to suffer trauma after her home in central Gaza was bombed, killing two of her sisters.
- [Italy’s PM Meloni determined to continue sending migrants to Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/italys-pm-meloni-determined-to-continue-sending-migrants-to-albania/): Giorgia Meloni’s plan to use detention centres in Albania faces numerous legal challenges and human rights criticism.
- ['Have Traced Culprits': Pakistan Says Islamabad Suicide Bomber Was From Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/have-traced-culprits-pakistan-says-islamabad-suicide-bomber-was-from-afghanistan/): Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told a Senate session that the bomber behind Tuesday’s blast outside district court buildings in the capital was from Afghanistan
- [Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/donald-trumps-disapproval-rating-jumps-to-58-percent-poll/): The poll also shows 44 percent of Democrats were ‘very enthusiastic’ about voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
- [Panama’s Guna set example for climate displacement resiliency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/panamas-guna-set-example-for-climate-displacement-resiliency/): Panama’s indigenous Guna people may be the example to follow for others affected by climate change.
- [Betting in Sport. More money, more problems?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/betting-in-sport-more-money-more-problems/): Samantha Johnson explores the contradictions shaping today’s sports betting economy
- [New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/new-epstein-emails-and-files-what-do-they-reveal-about-trump/): The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.
- ['Deepest Sympathy': Iran Again Condemns Delhi Blast, Extends Condolences To Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/deepest-sympathy-iran-again-condemns-delhi-blast-extends-condolences-to-victims/): The blast, which took place on the evening of November 10, has claimed 13 lives, with several others still receiving treatment in hospitals
- [Ottawa Keen To Rebuild Trade Ties With New Delhi, Says Canadian Trade Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/ottawa-keen-to-rebuild-trade-ties-with-new-delhi-says-canadian-trade-minister/): Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, who is on a three-day visit to India, held talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
- [Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to military defeat’ against Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/could-ukraines-corruption-crisis-lead-to-military-defeat-against-russia/): Corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s presidency, Kyiv’s global reputation and its battlefield chances, experts say.
- [Sudan’s civilians deserve more than survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sudans-civilians-deserve-more-than-survival/): Sudan is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis. Peace and access cannot wait.
- [Trump wants to recreate the British mandate in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-wants-to-recreate-the-british-mandate-in-palestine/): The US president is pushing a UN resolution that would hand Washington the powers London once held over Palestine.
- [Sudan is the “largest displacement crisis in the world”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sudan-is-the-largest-displacement-crisis-in-the-world/): Amy Pope of the International Organization for Migration, says that Sudan has the world’s largest displacement crisis.
- [France commemorates 10th anniversary of deadly Paris attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/france-commemorates-10th-anniversary-of-deadly-paris-attacks/): Officials, families and supporters gather across Paris to remember victims killed in deadly November 2015 assaults.
- [DRC FM: Rwanda must prove it wants peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/drc-fm-rwanda-must-prove-it-wants-peace/): Foreign Minister Therese Wagner challenges Rwanda’s commitment to peace as talks continue and troops remain in DR Congo.
- [US shutdown ends: What happens now, when will services resume?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-shutdown-ends-what-happens-now-when-will-services-resume/): Trump signed the Republican bill ending the longest US government shutdown, resuming funding until the end of January.
- [Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/italy-probes-sarajevo-sniper-safaris-what-were-they-who-was-involved/): According to a lawsuit, participants would be flown from Italy to Bosnia where they would pay to shoot people.
- [Trump signs bill ending longest US government shutdown in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-signs-bill-ending-longest-us-government-shutdown-in-history/): US President Donald Trump signed a funding bill in Washington DC to end the longest government shutdown.
- [Democrats may “sell” end of US govt shutdown as “victory”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/democrats-may-sell-end-of-us-govt-shutdown-as-victory/): “Republicans and Democrats are going to be fighting with each other to control the narrative of who won the shutdown”
- [Cambodia evacuates hundreds from disputed Thai border as tensions reignite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/cambodia-evacuates-hundreds-from-disputed-thai-border-as-tensions-reignite/): Evacuation of a frontier village takes place after a shooting reportedly kills one resident.
- [Gaza girl resuscitated in mortuary as family prepared to bury her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/gaza-girl-resuscitated-in-mortuary-as-family-prepared-to-bury-her/): After being declared dead and placed in a morgue in Gaza, 12-year-old Raghad al-Assar was found alive eight hours later.
- [Zelenskyy meets troops on front line as Russia, Ukraine battle in key areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/zelenskyy-meets-troops-on-front-line-as-russia-ukraine-battle-in-key-areas/): Fighting intensify, as Kyiv claims attacks on oil facilities in Zaporizhia and Crimea and Moscow pushes on villages.
- [UN investigates Israel over reported torture of Palestinian detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/un-investigates-israel-over-reported-torture-of-palestinian-detainees/): The United Nations is investigating reports of the ‘systematic and widespread torture’ of Palestinians detained.
- [Japan PM Says She Sleeps Just 2–4 Hours A Night Amid Criticism Over Work Culture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/japan-pm-says-she-sleeps-just-2-4-hours-a-night-amid-criticism-over-work-culture/): The revelation comes amid growing criticism of her stance on overwork, as she has previously encouraged long working hours to boost productivity
- [Pakistan Centralises Power Under 'Chief of Defence Forces' Asim Munir: News18 Accesses Notification | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/pakistan-centralises-power-under-chief-of-defence-forces-asim-munir-news18-accesses-notification-exclusive/): This major restructuring was formalised through the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly with a two-thirds majority
- [US Food Influencer ‘FoodWithBearHands’ Shot Dead After He Threatened Cop With Knife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-food-influencer-foodwithbearhands-shot-dead-after-he-threatened-cop-with-knife/): According to the sheriff’s office, Michael Duarte had been “exhibiting erratic behavior and making threats to kill everyone.”
- [When Newspaper Becomes News: Pakistan’s Leading English Daily Trolled For Publishing AI Prompt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/when-newspaper-becomes-news-pakistans-leading-english-daily-trolled-for-publishing-ai-prompt/): Dawn, Pakistan’s leading English daily, faced massive trolling after accidentally publishing an AI-generated note in a business article. Newspaper apologised later.
- [ISI 'Tradecraft' Alleged In Red Fort Blast; Focus On External Handler | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/isi-tradecraft-alleged-in-red-fort-blast-focus-on-external-handler-exclusive-details/): Investigators have identified a key external handler as Ukasha or Abu Okasha, who is believed to be a Pakistani intermediary
- [Pakistan says Islamabad, South Waziristan bombers were Afghan nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/pakistan-says-islamabad-south-waziristan-bombers-were-afghan-nationals/): Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring fighters after deadly border clashes and recent suicide bombing attacks.
- [Should the US fund health insurance or leave it to the market?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/should-the-us-fund-health-insurance-or-leave-it-to-the-market/): Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics.
- [From Kashmir poster to Delhi car blast: How India attack unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/from-kashmir-poster-to-delhi-car-blast-how-india-attack-unfolded/): Officials say the pamphlet set off a probe that led them to a doctor believed to have been in the car that exploded.
- [NYT Op-Ed Titled 'Did Women Ruin The Workplace' Triggers Global Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/nyt-op-ed-titled-did-women-ruin-the-workplace-triggers-global-backlash/): In his opinion, author Ross Douthat argued that “liberal feminism”, which emphasises equality, empathy, and workplace accountability, has upended traditional corporate structures
- [Indian-Origin CEO Spots Elizabeth Warren, Zohran Mamdani In 'Deep Debate' From NYC Office Window](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/indian-origin-ceo-spots-elizabeth-warren-zohran-mamdani-in-deep-debate-from-nyc-office-window/): The CEO revealed that his office is “directly across the street” from the campaign headquarters of the city’s mayor-elect
- [Pakistan Cabinet To Decide On TTP Strategy, Review Ties With Taliban Regime Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/pakistan-cabinet-to-decide-on-ttp-strategy-review-ties-with-taliban-regime-today/): The high-level session, described by officials as a “security and strategic apex meeting”, comes amid a surge in TTP attacks & escalating tension along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
- [Bangladesh To Hold Constitutional Reforms Referendum On Same Day As Election In Feb 2026, Says Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bangladesh-to-hold-constitutional-reforms-referendum-on-same-day-as-election-in-feb-2026-says-yunus/): Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus delivered a televised address a day after incidents of violence were reported from across the country as it gears up for national elections
- [Why Nepal Started Printing Its Currency Notes In China Instead Of India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/why-nepal-started-printing-its-currency-notes-in-china-instead-of-india/): Nepal chose China over India for printing its currency, citing lower costs and advanced technology offered by a Chinese firm that won the global tender
- [Non-native tree devastates Ethiopia’s ecosystems and threatens livelihoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/non-native-tree-devastates-ethiopias-ecosystems-and-threatens-livelihoods/): Prosopis, introduced to Ethiopia in the 1970s, now depletes water, harms livestock and disrupts ecosystems across Afar.
- [Trump is “very rude” to ask Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-is-very-rude-to-ask-israels-president-to-pardon-netanyahu/): “How does he know that the accusations against our prime minister are not justified?”
- [Video: Iraq’s election results explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/video-iraqs-election-results-explained/): Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is claiming victory for his coalition.
- [Israeli soldiers accused of rape are seeking public sympathy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-rape-are-seeking-public-sympathy/): Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee are trying to win public sympathy.
- [Gaza woman blinded in Israeli strike opens bakery to subsist and hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/gaza-woman-blinded-in-israeli-strike-opens-bakery-to-subsist-and-hope/): Despite her injury, Warda Abu Jarad has started baking cookies and bread to help provide for her family.
- [COP30 Revolt: Indigenous Voices Demand Inclusion As Amazon Fires Rage | Indigenous Uprising | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/cop30-revolt-indigenous-voices-demand-inclusion-as-amazon-fires-rage-indigenous-uprising-4k/): As the world gathers for COP30, indigenous leaders are raising their voices, demanding meaningful inclusion in global climate discussions. Their call comes amid the raging Amazon fires, which continue to devastate ecosystems and threaten indigenous communities that have long protected these forests. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [‘Tel Aviv First To Call It Terror’: Israeli Envoy On Delhi Blast, Says Both Nations Stand ‘United’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/tel-aviv-first-to-call-it-terror-israeli-envoy-on-delhi-blast-says-both-nations-stand-united/): On Israel’s position on the attack, the ambassador expressed strong solidarity, saying, “Israel sends its deepest condolences to the people of India.”
- [Can Trump dole out $2,000 tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/can-trump-dole-out-2000-tariff-dividends-direct-healthcare-payments/): Trump floats the idea of tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments and extending mortgages up to 50 years.
- [Tuberculosis kills 1.23 million people last year, WHO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/tuberculosis-kills-1-23-million-people-last-year-who-says/): The UN health agency warns recent progress in tackling the disease is under threat due to a shortfall in critical aid.
- [New review urges UK to repatriate Shamima Begum, others from Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/new-review-urges-uk-to-repatriate-shamima-begum-others-from-syria/): Conditions at Syrian al-Hol and al-Roj camps are “inhuman, dangerous, and degrading”, independent report says.
- [Lavrov Blames US for Failed Putin–Trump Talks, Says Russia Still Ready For Budapest Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/lavrov-blames-us-for-failed-putin-trump-talks-says-russia-still-ready-for-budapest-summit/): Lavrov denies Russia was unready for a Budapest Putin-Trump summit, blaming US internal issues and affirming Moscow’s readiness for talks based on Anchorage agreements on Ukraine.
- [Bangladesh Tribunal To Deliver Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bangladesh-tribunal-to-deliver-verdict-against-sheikh-hasina-on-monday/): Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal will deliver the verdict against Sheikh Hasina and two others on November 17.
- [US Sanctions Indian Firm For Director's Role In Iran Missile, Drone Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-sanctions-indian-firm-for-directors-role-in-iran-missile-drone-programme/): The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, are part of ongoing efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program, which Washington claims is aimed at developing weapons.
- [Israeli president condemns ‘shocking’ settler attacks in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/israeli-president-condemns-shocking-settler-attacks-in-occupied-west-bank/): Isaac Herzog says settler attacks are a ‘serious’ breach of conduct and must end; military chief also condemns violence.
- [Australia’s first treaty with Aboriginal people signed in state of Victoria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/australias-first-treaty-with-aboriginal-people-signed-in-state-of-victoria/): The treaty, which comes more than 220 years after the state was colonised, creates an assembly and truth-telling body.
- [Trump’s US boycott of G20 summit is ‘their loss’, South Africa says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trumps-us-boycott-of-g20-summit-is-their-loss-south-africa-says/): President Ramaphosa says, ‘The United States needs to think again whether boycott politics actually works.’
- [Bihar election: Can Modi buck Gen Z rage in India’s youngest state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bihar-election-can-modi-buck-gen-z-rage-in-indias-youngest-state/): Protests have toppled governments across South Asia. India has stayed immune. Will Bihar elections change that?
- [Sri Lankan villagers adapt to threat of snakehead fish invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sri-lankan-villagers-adapt-to-threat-of-snakehead-fish-invasion/): Snakehead fish, invasive in Sri Lanka, decimate native species but inspire innovative solutions among local villagers.
- [Sri Lanka Cricket tells players to stay in Pakistan after bomb blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sri-lanka-cricket-tells-players-to-stay-in-pakistan-after-bomb-blast/): Sri Lanka governing body instructs national team to continue tour in Pakistan despite several players wanting to leave.
- [Trump Signs Deal To End Longest US Government Shutdown In History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-signs-deal-to-end-longest-us-government-shutdown-in-history/): President Donald Trump signed a bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, calling it an attempt by Democrats to extort taxpayers. The House approved the bill 222-209, and federal workers will return to their jobs starting November 13. Trump emphasized the message of refusing extortion and criticized the proposed $1.5 trillion spending on illegal immigrants. | […]
- [US Government Over: US House Passes Bill Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown | Trump | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-government-over-us-house-passes-bill-ending-historic-43-day-government-shutdown-trump-n18g/): After a historic 43-day federal government shutdown, the US House has passed a crucial funding bill, officially ending the longest shutdown in American history. The decision comes after weeks of stalled negotiations, leaving federal workers unpaid, travelers stranded, and millions of Americans facing disruptions in essential services. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC SLUGS
- [US Shutdown Ends After 43 Days: How Soon Will America’s Disrupted Services Recover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-shutdown-ends-after-43-days-how-soon-will-americas-disrupted-services-recover/): From federal paycheques and SNAP to air travel, here’s what changes now that Donald Trump has signed the funding bill, ending the longest federal government shutdown in US history
- [Wealthy Italians Paid Up To ₹1 Crore To Go To Bosnia To Kill Civilians During 90s War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/wealthy-italians-paid-up-to-%e2%82%b91-crore-to-go-to-bosnia-to-kill-civilians-during-90s-war-report/): Prosecutors investigate claims of Italian nationals paying for “sniper tourism” in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war.
- [Trump administration backs legal immunity for strikes in Caribbean: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-administration-backs-legal-immunity-for-strikes-in-caribbean-report/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects criticism of controversial strikes against alleged drug traffickers.
- [Lakers humiliated by OKC Thunder; Curry, Warriors rally to defeat Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/lakers-humiliated-by-okc-thunder-curry-warriors-rally-to-defeat-spurs/): LA Lakers are blown out by Oklahoma City on the road while Stephen Curry scores 46 as Golden State beat San Antonio.
- [At least 37 people killed in Peru when bus crashes into ravine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/at-least-37-people-killed-in-peru-when-bus-crashes-into-ravine/): Bus collides with a pickup truck, whose driver tests positive for alcohol, according to local media.
- [LIVE: Israel attacks Gaza’s south, north during ‘repeatedly violated’ truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/live-israel-attacks-gazas-south-north-during-repeatedly-violated-truce/): At least 245 Palestinians killed in Gaza since start of ceasefire, according to enclave’s Health Ministry.
- [US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-house-to-vote-on-full-release-of-epstein-files-next-week-johnson-says/): Planned vote comes as newly released emails have renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s ties to the sex offender.
- [Have extrajudicial killings continued under Bangladesh’s Yunus government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/have-extrajudicial-killings-continued-under-bangladeshs-yunus-government/): More than a year after PM Hasina’s ouster, unlawful killings and disappearances – features of her rule – continue.
- [Sinner defeats Zverev, reaches ATP Finals semifinals in Turin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sinner-defeats-zverev-reaches-atp-finals-semifinals-in-turin/): Jannik Sinner extends his unbeaten indoor hardcourt record to 28 matches with straight sets win over Alexander Zverev.
- [China's Confidence In Bangladesh Under Threat Due To Yunus' Policies, Says Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/chinas-confidence-in-bangladesh-under-threat-due-to-yunus-policies-says-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): Speaking to CNN-News18, the former Bangladesh PM said Bangladesh must restore political legitimacy and regional confidence to maintain stable relations with all neighbours
- [CIA Tried To Sabotage Afghanistan’s Heroin Trade With Modified Poppy Seeds: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/cia-tried-to-sabotage-afghanistans-heroin-trade-with-modified-poppy-seeds-report/): The modified seeds, while not genetically engineered, were selectively bred to produce poppies with lower alkaloid content.
- [Bangladesh Seethes Again As Students Protest Against Yunus's Ban On Hiring Music, PT Teachers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bangladesh-seethes-again-as-students-protest-against-yunuss-ban-on-hiring-music-pt-teachers/): Amid this eruption of anger, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Yunus of “crushing democracy” and serving as a “front man for extremists”.
- [‘Very Strange’: Chinese Scientist Tried Sneaking Crop-Infecting Fungus Into US Lab Inside A Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/very-strange-chinese-scientist-tried-sneaking-crop-infecting-fungus-into-us-lab-inside-a-book/): In a letter to the court, Yunqing Jian apologised and said she had been under pressure to generate results.
- [Illusion Is Fading, Says Sheikh Hasina On West ‘Mistaking’ Yunus’ Economics For Democracy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/illusion-is-fading-says-sheikh-hasina-on-west-mistaking-yunus-economics-for-democracy-exclusive/): The former Bangladeshi PM said Western supporters misread Yunus’s economic work as proof of democratic values, but his actions in power have dispelled that belief
- [US President Trump Faces Criticism For Overlooking Everyday Economic Challenges | US News | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/us-president-trump-faces-criticism-for-overlooking-everyday-economic-challenges-us-news-n18g/): US President Donald Trump is facing mounting criticism after dismissing growing concerns about affordability and the rising cost of living in the United States. Critics argue that millions of Americans are struggling with inflation, rising expenses, and economic uncertainty, while the administration appears to overlook their daily financial challenges. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube […]
- [Speed With Which Yunus Seized Power Shows Coup Was Premeditated, Says Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/speed-with-which-yunus-seized-power-shows-coup-was-premeditated-says-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): Former Bangladesh PM told CNN-News18 the immediate immunity orders & scrapping of inquiry into last year’s violence showed the transition was planned well before the unrest peaked
- [India Key To Prevent Bangladesh’s Slide Into Pakistan-Style Regime: Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/india-key-to-prevent-bangladeshs-slide-into-pakistan-style-regime-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18, Hasina described India as Bangladesh’s “steadfast friend” and a key partner in preserving democratic stability in the region.
- [No Foreign Hand, Says Sheikh Hasina On Claims Of US Involvement In Bangladesh Upheaval | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/no-foreign-hand-says-sheikh-hasina-on-claims-of-us-involvement-in-bangladesh-upheaval-exclusive/): In an interview to CNN-News18, the former Bangladesh PM noted that Western illusions about Yunus were fading and he was being used as the frontman by extremists in administration
- [Army Was Stuck Between Constitution & Chaos, Intervention Meant Bloodshed, Says Sheikh Hasina | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/army-was-stuck-between-constitution-chaos-intervention-meant-bloodshed-says-sheikh-hasina-exclusive/): Former Bangladesh PM told CNN-News18 that spiralling mob violence left the military with no viable path to protect her government without triggering bloodshed on Dhaka’s streets
- [China’s AI is quietly making big inroads in Silicon Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/chinas-ai-is-quietly-making-big-inroads-in-silicon-valley/): Chinese AI models are being adopted by US firms and winning praise from tech leaders in a challenge to Big Tech.
- [Sheikh Hasina Speaks Out On Coup, Conspiracies And The Fight For Bangladesh’s Soul | Full Exclusive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/sheikh-hasina-speaks-out-on-coup-conspiracies-and-the-fight-for-bangladeshs-soul-full-exclusive-interview/): The former Bangladeshi Prime Minister defended her record, denied Western involvement in her ouster, and thanked India for sanctuary and patience
- [Rocket attack in Syria’s capital wounds one person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/rocket-attack-in-syrias-capital-wounds-one-person/): Explosion in the Mezzeh district of Damascus injures one woman and causes material damage, according to Syrian media.
- [‘Trip of suffering’: Gaza evacuee details 24-hour journey to South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/trip-of-suffering-gaza-evacuee-details-24-hour-journey-to-south-africa/): One of 153 Palestinians who left Gaza without knowing the final destination, says Israel helped facilitate transfer.
- [Shelters for displaced Palestinians in Gaza flooded by heavy rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/shelters-for-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza-flooded-by-heavy-rain/): The makeshift homes of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been flooded by heavy rainfall.
- [Rashida Tlaib introduces US Congress resolution to recognise Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/rashida-tlaib-introduces-us-congress-resolution-to-recognise-gaza-genocide/): The congressional measure, backed by 21 Democratic legislators, calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza horrors.
- [US to slash tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from crippling 39%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-to-slash-tariffs-on-switzerland-to-15-from-crippling-39/): The new slab will bring tariffs on Swiss imports to the same level as for the European Union.
- [Is the AI bubble about to pop?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/is-the-ai-bubble-about-to-pop/): After billions poured into AI, doubts are growing. Can AI survive the end of its hype cycle?
- [Trump asks Justice Department to investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/trump-asks-justice-department-to-investigate-bill-clinton-over-epstein-ties/): The Republican president has repeatedly called scrutiny over his own relationship with Epstein a ‘Democratic hoax’.
- [Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/ethiopia-confirms-first-outbreak-of-marburg-virus/): Nine cases reported in Ethiopia’s Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
- [Questions over how Palestinians from Gaza arrived in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/questions-over-how-palestinians-from-gaza-arrived-in-south-africa/): Questions have been raised over how hundreds of Palestinians were able to leave Gaza and fly to South Africa.
- [‘Probe Jeffrey Epstein’s Links To Bill Clinton, JP Morgan’: Trump Orders US Justice Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/probe-jeffrey-epsteins-links-to-bill-clinton-jp-morgan-trump-orders-us-justice-department/): US President Trump said he has asked attorney general Pam Bondi to probe ties between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton.
- [Several people killed and injured as bus crashes into stop in Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/several-people-killed-and-injured-as-bus-crashes-into-stop-in-sweden/): Swedish police say no information the Stockholm bus accident was an attack, without giving numbers of those killed.
- ['Evil Witch': China Rages At Japan PM Takaichi Over Taiwan, Envoy Makes 'Cut Off Dirty Neck' Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/evil-witch-china-rages-at-japan-pm-takaichi-over-taiwan-envoy-makes-cut-off-dirty-neck-threat/): China and Japan have summoned each other’s ambassadors after Japanese PM Takaichi told lawmakers last week that Chinese attack on Taiwan could spark military response.
- [North Korean Troops Playing Key Role In De-Mining Russia's Kursk Region: Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/north-korean-troops-playing-key-role-in-de-mining-russias-kursk-region-moscow/): North Korean troops aided Russia in repelling Ukrainian forces from Kursk and are now key in mine clearance, highlighting Pyongyang-Moscow military ties
- [Trump admin to end plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/trump-admin-to-end-plan-requiring-airlines-to-pay-passengers-for-delays/): The DOT announced its plan in September after referring to the requirement as ‘unnecessary regulatory burdens’.
- [Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/anthropic-warns-of-ai-driven-hacking-campaign-linked-to-china/): Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
- [Ukraine’s Kyiv pounded by hundreds of Russian drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/ukraines-kyiv-pounded-by-hundreds-of-russian-drones/): Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
- ['Swift Adoption': US, Key Arab Nations Urge UNSC To Back Trump's Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/swift-adoption-us-key-arab-nations-urge-unsc-to-back-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/): Countries backing the measure include Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Turkey
- [UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/un-peacekeepers-say-israel-built-walls-inside-lebanese-territory/): UNIFIL says it asked Israeli army to move walls, which cross unofficial ‘Blue Line’ border between Lebanon and Israel.
- [India, Russia Target $100 Billion Trade By 2030; Marine, Pharma Sectors In Focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/india-russia-target-100-billion-trade-by-2030-marine-pharma-sectors-in-focus/): India urged Russia to fast-track approvals at the 26th IRIGC meeting, aiming to boost trade, sign a cooperation protocol, and target US$100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
- [Is MAGA Turning Against Donald Trump Over Epstein Files? Backlash On Truth Social Sparks Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/is-maga-turning-against-donald-trump-over-epstein-files-backlash-on-truth-social-sparks-speculation/): US Congress pushes to release Jeffrey Epstein files despite White House opposition, sparking tension within Donald Trump’s MAGA base and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein
- [US To Lower Tariffs On Switzerland To 15% From 39%, Says Swiss Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-to-lower-tariffs-on-switzerland-to-15-from-39-says-swiss-minister/): President Donald Trump administration plans to cut US tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%, easing costs for wristwatches, medical equipment, and benefiting Swiss exports.
- [Normalising hate: Israel leans in to anti-Palestinian violence, rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/normalising-hate-israel-leans-in-to-anti-palestinian-violence-rhetoric/): Analysts in Israel say Israel is continuing on the same path, despite the ceasefire in Gaza.
- [South Africa Says Will Hand G20 Presidency To 'Empty Chair' After US Skips Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/south-africa-says-will-hand-g20-presidency-to-empty-chair-after-us-skips-summit/): The US pulled out of the November 22–23 summit after Trump accused South Africa of “human rights abuses”
- [EAM Jaishankar To Meet Russian Counterpart In Moscow On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/eam-jaishankar-to-meet-russian-counterpart-in-moscow-on-monday/): Jaishankar is also expected to virtually open two Indian Consulates in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan in the Volga region, and Ekaterinburg in the Urals.
- [Who is Jeannette Jara, the communist leading Chile’s presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/who-is-jeannette-jara-the-communist-leading-chiles-presidential-election/): Polls show Jara with strong support in the first round of voting. But will that carry her through a likely run-off?
- [Tanzania’s president announces probe into post-election protest deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/tanzanias-president-announces-probe-into-post-election-protest-deaths/): Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose re-election prompted protests and a deadly police crackdown, faces calls for accountability.
- [Several Feared Dead As Bus Slams Into Pedestrians In Sweden’s Stockholm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/several-feared-dead-as-bus-slams-into-pedestrians-in-swedens-stockholm/): A bus crashed into a bus stop queue in central Stockholm during Friday’s rush hour, resulting in several deaths and injuries, police reported.
- [Kerala Teen Falls To Death From Dubai High-Rise Terrace While Taking Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/kerala-teen-falls-to-death-from-dubai-high-rise-terrace-while-taking-photos/): The victim, Mohammed Mishal from Kozhikode district, had been in the city for around two weeks visiting his cousins
- [UN rights council orders probe of ‘appalling’ abuses in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/un-rights-council-orders-probe-of-appalling-abuses-in-sudans-el-fasher/): UN rights chief urges countries to ‘stand up against atrocities’ committed by paramilitary RSF in takeover of the city.
- ['No Tomahawks? No Problem': Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery With Home-Built ‘Flamingo’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/no-tomahawks-no-problem-ukraine-strikes-russian-refinery-with-home-built-flamingo/): Ukraine used its new Flamingo missile, with a 3,000 km range and a 1,150-kg warhead, to strike a Russian oil refinery, targeting energy infrastructure as war intensifies
- [Why did US let Dodik off the hook and hand Europe’s ailing heart to Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/why-did-us-let-dodik-off-the-hook-and-hand-europes-ailing-heart-to-russia/): The US decision to lift sanctions on the Bosnian Serb leader effectively enabled Russia to annex half of Bosnia.
- [China-Thailand relationship has come “full circle”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/china-thailand-relationship-has-come-full-circle/): Kasit Piromya on the China-Thailand relationship, and how it could play a key role in fostering regional peace.
- [Israel linked to “forced migration” with South Africa flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/israel-linked-to-forced-migration-with-south-africa-flights/): Flights that take Palestinians out of Gaza are raising concerns about forced displacement.
- [What’s behind a surge in bear attacks in Japan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/whats-behind-a-surge-in-bear-attacks-in-japan/): Japan has deployed the military to some regions to address the situation.
- [Xi Jinping pledges deeper ties during Thai king’s first China visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/xi-jinping-pledges-deeper-ties-during-thai-kings-first-china-visit/): China’s president says the two countries are like ‘family’, pledging to ‘strengthen strategic alignment’ with Thailand.
- [China’s Largest Amphibious Assault Ship ‘Sichuan’ Begins Maiden Sea Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/chinas-largest-amphibious-assault-ship-sichuan-begins-maiden-sea-trial/): China’s largest amphibious assault ship, Sichuan, has begun its maiden sea trials, marking a significant milestone in the country’s naval modernization. The vessel is designed to carry troops, vehicles, and helicopters, enhancing China’s amphibious and power-projection capabilities. The trial tests the ship’s navigation, propulsion, and operational systems, signaling progress in expanding the Chinese navy’s strategic […]
- [US, UK Allege Iran Seized Singapore-Bound Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-uk-allege-iran-seized-singapore-bound-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz/): American and English officials alleged that Iranian troops seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.
- [US Firm Drops Takeover Of UK's Telegraph, Leaving 170-Year-Old Paper's Future In Limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-firm-drops-takeover-of-uks-telegraph-leaving-170-year-old-papers-future-in-limbo/): RedBird confirmed it had “today withdrawn its bid for the Telegraph Media Group,” which includes both the paper’s print and online operations
- [Tens Of Thousands Of Displaced People Missing In Darfur, Sudan: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/tens-of-thousands-of-displaced-people-missing-in-darfur-sudan-un/): Al-Fashir, suffering from famine, was last stronghold of the Sudanese army in western Darfur before it was taken by the Rapid Support Forces on October 26 after an 18-month siege
- [Indonesia readies Gaza stabilisation force, hosts Jordan’s king for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/indonesia-readies-gaza-stabilisation-force-hosts-jordans-king-for-talks/): The Indonesian Defence Ministry says troops are likely to focus on health and reconstruction if sent to the enclave.
- [Will Sudan’s RSF turn strategic city of el-Obeid into another el-Fasher?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/will-sudans-rsf-turn-strategic-city-of-el-obeid-into-another-el-fasher/): After last month’s capture of el-Fasher, which led to hundreds of deaths, the RSF’s attention turns to el-Obeid.
- [Is Keir Starmer facing a plot to depose him as UK prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/is-keir-starmer-facing-a-plot-to-depose-him-as-uk-prime-minister/): A briefing by his allies to British news outlets about alleged leadership challenge triggered a communications crisis.
- [North Korea Terms Nukes As "Most correct option" As US Approves Submarine Deal With South | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/north-korea-terms-nukes-as-most-correct-option-as-us-approves-submarine-deal-with-south-4k/): On Nov. 14, the US and South Korea unveiled a trade deal with $150B for shipbuilding and $200B for industry, cutting US import duties on Korean goods from 25% to 15%.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:47 – NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBS05:16 – NORTH KOREA REJECTS DENUCLEARIZATION PUSH n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/joseph-parker-facing-ban-after-failing-drug-test-on-day-of-wardley-fight/): Former world heavyweight boxing champion failed test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley, promoter says.
- [‘Yes, Peace’: Maduro Urges Trump Not To Start An Afghanistan-Style War With Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/yes-peace-maduro-urges-trump-not-to-start-an-afghanistan-style-war-with-venezuela/): The Venezuelan leader said there should be “no more forever wars,” as a US aircraft carrier moves closer to the region.
- [Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/pakistan-arrests-4-from-an-afghan-cell-over-deadly-islamabad-bombing/): Those arrested are linked to a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
- [EU Planning to Train 3,000 Palestinian Police Officers From Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/eu-planning-to-train-3000-palestinian-police-officers-from-gaza/): The document, prepared ahead of the ministers meet on November 20, lists ways to help carry out a 20-point plan for Gaza suggested by US President Donald Trump
- [Rights groups decry Tunisia’s ‘injustice’, crackdown on activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/rights-groups-decry-tunisias-injustice-crackdown-on-activists/): Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International condemn Tunisia’s ‘assault on the rule of law’.
- ['Way Better Spies Than China': French Embassy Roasts Trump With Viral Louvre Detective Meme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/way-better-spies-than-china-french-embassy-roasts-trump-with-viral-louvre-detective-meme/): The French embassy’s post on social media playfully mocked Trump’s remarks about France’s intelligence capabilities
- [Ukraine faces ‘exhausting battles’ against Russia in Zaporizhia, Donetsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/ukraine-faces-exhausting-battles-against-russia-in-zaporizhia-donetsk/): Moscow’s troops push further into Pokrovsk but Ukraine is managing to fight on.
- [Bihar 2025 election result: Who won, who lost, why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/bihar-2025-election-result-who-won-who-lost-why-it-matters/): Modi’s BJP-led alliance poised to sweep the legislative assembly election in Bihar, vote count trends show.
- [‘Jeffrey, Need Your Advice’:  Emails Link Epstein To Maldives, Norway Leaders, Global Elites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/jeffrey-need-your-advice-emails-link-epstein-to-maldives-norway-leaders-global-elites/): From Maldives ex-president, Norwegian ex-PM to academics like Chomsky to Trump ally Steven Bannon, global elites sought Epstein either for advice or introduction to other elites.
- [Italian prosecutors investigate Bosnian war ‘sniper safaris’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/italian-prosecutors-investigate-bosnian-war-sniper-safaris/): Prosecutors in Italy are examining claims that Italians travelled to Bosnia during the war to shoot at civilians.
- [Amputees from Israel’s Gaza war use homemade prosthetics to re-enter life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/amputees-from-israels-gaza-war-use-homemade-prosthetics-to-re-enter-life/): The besieged Palestinian enclave has the world’s highest number of child amputees per capita.
- [Trump, Congress and the Epstein files: What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/trump-congress-and-the-epstein-files-what-happens-next/): House advances bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files amid Republican resistance and Trump’s opposition to disclosure.
- [UK judge finds BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/uk-judge-finds-bhp-group-liable-in-brazils-worst-environmental-disaster/): A dam collapse in 2015 unleashed tonnes of toxic waste into a major river, killing 19 and devastating villages downstream.
- [Is Venezuela prepared for a US attack, as Washington ramps up forces?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/is-venezuela-prepared-for-a-us-attack-as-washington-ramps-up-forces/): Venezuela’s military is unlikely to be able to match US aggression. But President Maduro has other options, say experts.
- [Rescue teams search at scene of Indonesia landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/rescue-teams-search-at-scene-of-indonesia-landslide/): Rescuers in Indonesia have been searching for survivors of a landslide. Several people have been reported killed.
- [Zelensky Slams “Wicked attack” As Russian Missiles, Drones Kill 4 In Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/zelensky-slams-wicked-attack-as-russian-missiles-drones-kill-4-in-kyiv/): Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the recent “wicked attack” as Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of four civilians. The targeted assault hit residential areas, causing widespread damage and panic among residents. Zelensky’s strong words emphasized the cruelty of the attack, calling it another violation of international law and further escalating the […]
- [London Judge Finds Global Mining Giant BHP Group Responsible For Brazil’s Worst Environmental Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/london-judge-finds-global-mining-giant-bhp-group-responsible-for-brazils-worst-environmental-disaster/): The global mining giant BHP Group has been found responsible for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, which happened 10 years ago when a dam collapsed and released tons of toxic
- [The 349 Disaster: How Pepsi's 'Number Game' Killed 5 In Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/the-349-disaster-how-pepsis-number-game-killed-5-in-philippines/): In 1992, Pepsi’s Number Fever promo in the Philippines turned chaotic when 349 appeared on over 6 lakh caps, sparking riots, lawsuits, and a lasting blow to Pepsi’s reputation
- [UNRWA slams Israel for crippling Gaza efforts, aid woefully short of needs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/unrwa-slams-israel-for-crippling-gaza-efforts-aid-woefully-short-of-needs/): Despite a ceasefire mandating the passage of humanitarian aid, only a fraction of the aid needed has been let into Gaza.
- [Jack Della Maddalena backs himself to beat UFC ‘legend’ Islam Makhachev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/jack-della-maddalena-backs-himself-to-beat-ufc-legend-islam-makhachev/): UFC boss breaks up tense face-off between the two fighters before their welterweight title bout in New York.
- [Is Jack Ma Moving To London? Alibaba Founder Buys Historic Mansion For $25.6 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/is-jack-ma-moving-to-london-alibaba-founder-buys-historic-mansion-for-25-6-million/): Jack Ma’s wife Cathy Ying Zhang bought a £19.5 million Belgravia mansion in 2024, highlighting the Alibaba founder’s expanding global property portfolio and renewed public presence
- [‘Silliness’: Ireland and Portugal coaches at odds over Ronaldo red card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/silliness-ireland-and-portugal-coaches-at-odds-over-ronaldo-red-card/): Ronaldo at risk of being banned for first game of 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualify after red card against Ireland.
- [Minibus Carrying Chinese Tourists Crashes In Bali, Killing 5 Passengers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/minibus-carrying-chinese-tourists-crashes-in-bali-killing-5-passengers/): The minibus was traveling from the southern side to the northern side of the island on a winding, downhill road. The Indonesian driver has been arrested.
- [US, South Korea to ‘move forward’ on building nuclear-powered submarines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-south-korea-to-move-forward-on-building-nuclear-powered-submarines/): President Lee Jae Myung said US also supports Seoul’s greater role in ‘uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing’.
- [Violence in Bangladesh as toppled Hasina’s party protests crackdown trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/violence-in-bangladesh-as-toppled-hasinas-party-protests-crackdown-trial/): A verdict against the ex-leader, who is accused of crimes against humanity, will be given on Monday.
- [India has called the Delhi blast an ‘act of terror’: How will it respond?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/india-has-called-the-delhi-blast-an-act-of-terror-how-will-it-respond/): India says ‘antinational forces’ behind the deadly Delhi blast. Analysts say a harsher crackdown awaits Kashmir.
- [G7 Flags China’s Military Growth, Pledges Support To Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/g7-flags-chinas-military-growth-pledges-support-to-ukraine/): G7 ministers meeting in Canada discussed China’s rising military influence, urged regional stability, and pledged stronger backing for Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks.
- [France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/france-secure-spot-at-2026-world-cup-as-mbappe-scores-twice-against-ukraine/): Olise and Ekitike also on target as two-time champions France qualify for 2026 World Cup with 4-0 home win over Ukraine.
- [Bill To Eliminate H-1B Visas Soon, Says Republican Congresswoman Taylor Greene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/bill-to-eliminate-h-1b-visas-soon-says-republican-congresswoman-taylor-greene/): A Republican Congresswoman is preparing legislation to end the H-1B visa programme, shortly after Donald Trump publicly defended skilled foreign workers.
- [US pushes Security Council to back Gaza plan as Russia offers counter text](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-pushes-security-council-to-back-gaza-plan-as-russia-offers-counter-text/): The US mission to the UN warned Palestinians could suffer “grave consequences” if the body did not back its plan soon.
- [NYPD Officers Kill Man In A Shootout After He Threatened People And A Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/nypd-officers-kill-man-in-a-shootout-after-he-threatened-people-and-a-hospital/): Police said the man then went to a nearby deli, pointed a gun at a worker behind the counter and told him to call 911, saying he was going to a hospital to shoot it up.
- [At least 2 dead, 21 missing in landslides in Indonesia’s Java island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/at-least-2-dead-21-missing-in-landslides-in-indonesias-java-island/): A search and rescue operation is under way to look for the missing victims.
- [Epstein emails with author Wolff raise journalism ethics questions: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/epstein-emails-with-author-wolff-raise-journalism-ethics-questions-experts/): While journalists build ties with sources to obtain information, scholars say certain boundaries must be maintained.
- [How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/how-many-times-has-israel-violated-the-gaza-ceasefire/): Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks despite the ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of people have been killed.
- [LIVE: Ukraine’s capital Kyiv comes under deadly Russian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/live-ukraines-capital-kyiv-comes-under-deadly-russian-attack/): At least one death and more than 24 injuries have been reported in the city by the country’s emergency services.
- [South Africa lets 153 Palestinians disembark following 12-hour plane ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/south-africa-lets-153-palestinians-disembark-following-12-hour-plane-ordeal/): Chartered plane carrying group of Palestinian passengers was second to land in South Africa in recent weeks.
- [‘Massive enemy attack’: Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv, killing one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/massive-enemy-attack-russia-pounds-ukraines-kyiv-killing-one/): The Ukrainian capital’s Mayor Vitaly Klitschko says a pregnant woman is among several injured and hospitalised.
- [Will Pakistan’s defence overhaul strengthen or upset its military balance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/will-pakistans-defence-overhaul-strengthen-or-upset-its-military-balance/): Amendment reshapes military command, raising fears of weakened civilian control and diminished autonomy for services.
- [Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge make history with back-to-back MVPs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/shohei-ohtani-aaron-judge-make-history-with-back-to-back-mvps/): Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award while New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge bags a third.
- [Ivory Coast boosts border defence due to ‘unusual flow’ of Malian refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/ivory-coast-boosts-border-defence-due-to-unusual-flow-of-malian-refugees/): Ivorian authorities said the influx of Malian refugees was caused by ‘attacks against civilians’ from armed groups.
- [Trump Admin Hires 50,000 Staff Even As Major Downsizing Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/trump-admin-hires-50000-staff-even-as-major-downsizing-continues/): Since taking office, President Donald Trump hired 50000 mainly for national security roles, while cutting jobs in agencies like IRS and HHS.
- [Cuban authorities battle wave of mosquito-borne illnesses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/cuban-authorities-battle-wave-of-mosquito-borne-illnesses/): Cuba’s top epidemiologist warned nearly a third of the population has been impacted and swaths of workforce sickened.
- [Osimhen scores two goals as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/osimhen-scores-two-goals-as-nigeria-set-up-world-cup-clash-with-dr-congo/): Victor Osimhen’s brace against Gabon puts Nigeria through to CAF World Cup playoff final on Sunday against DR Congo.
- [US announces ‘Southern Spear’ mission as forces deploy to South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-announces-southern-spear-mission-as-forces-deploy-to-south-america/): US reportedly carries out 20th attack on a vessel in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing four people with ‘no survivors’.
- [Alcaraz secures year-end world number one ranking at ATP Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/alcaraz-secures-year-end-world-number-one-ranking-at-atp-finals/): Carlos Alcaraz beats out Jannik Sinner to the No. 1 spot after the Spaniard defeated Lorenzo Musetti in Turin, Italy.
- [US Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Rebuke Of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-catholic-bishops-issue-rare-rebuke-of-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): US Catholic Bishops condemned Trump’s immigration crackdown, urging reform and voicing concern over fear, profiling, and mass deportations.
- [Florida Man Executed For 1979 Killing Of 6-Year-Old Girl Abducted From Her Bedroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/florida-man-executed-for-1979-killing-of-6-year-old-girl-abducted-from-her-bedroom/): Arrested hours later on a traffic warrant, Jennings matched the description of a man seen near the Kunash home when the girl disappeared.
- [South Korea, US Strike Trade And Security Deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/south-korea-us-strike-trade-and-security-deals/): South Korea will build nuclear-powered submarines and start a new partnership with the U.S. in shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, and the nuclear industry.
- [Kyiv Hit By ‘Massive’ Russian Airstrikes, Fires Reported Across Nearly All Districts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/kyiv-hit-by-massive-russian-airstrikes-fires-reported-across-nearly-all-districts/): Kyiv faced a massive Russian attack with explosions in nearly every district, damaging high-rises and infrastructure. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported at least 11 wounded.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,359](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1359/): Here are the key events from day 1,359 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Announces Trade Frameworks With Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/us-announces-trade-frameworks-with-argentina-ecuador-el-salvador-guatemala/): The Trump administration said that it had reached trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.
- [Israel Receives Hostage's Remains From Red Cross As Hamas Delays Return Of Bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/israel-receives-hostages-remains-from-red-cross-as-hamas-delays-return-of-bodies/): Israel received a hostage’s body from Gaza via the Red Cross, with formal identification pending in Tel Aviv. Four more bodies of hostages remain held.
- [Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Launches Huge Glenn Rocket Carrying Twin NASA Spacecraft To Mars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/jeff-bezoss-blue-origin-launches-huge-glenn-rocket-carrying-twin-nasa-spacecraft-to-mars/): Blue Origin successfully launched its debut New Glenn rocket from Florida, sending NASA’s twin EscaPADE satellites on a 22-month journey to Mars.
- [BBC apologises to Trump over documentary, rejects defamation claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/bbc-apologises-to-trump-over-documentary-rejects-defamation-claim/): In a letter, BBC said it had no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that was the basis of Trump’s defamation claim.
- [Trump administration joins lawsuit against California’s redistricting maps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/trump-administration-joins-lawsuit-against-californias-redistricting-maps/): Voters’ approval of Proposition 50 means Democrats might win up to five additional seats in the House in the midterms.
- [Israeli settler attack on West Bank mosque draws international condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/israeli-settler-attack-on-west-bank-mosque-draws-international-condemnation/): Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.
- [Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal to keep World Cup hopes alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/13/ronaldo-sent-off-as-ireland-stun-portugal-to-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive/): Troy Parrott scores twice in first half to keep Ireland’s hopes of reaching next tournament alive with a famous victory.
- [UK to end ‘golden ticket’ for asylum seekers in huge policy overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/uk-to-end-golden-ticket-for-asylum-seekers-in-huge-policy-overhaul/): The plans, inspired by Denmark’s approach, aim to slash irregular immigration and counter the UK’s far right.
- [Week in Pictures: From river erosion in Bangladesh to protests in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/week-in-pictures-from-river-erosion-in-bangladesh-to-protests-in-mexico/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Two Killed, Including 10-Year-Old, In Newark Shooting; Mayor Calls It ‘Dark, Devastating Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/two-killed-including-10-year-old-in-newark-shooting-mayor-calls-it-dark-devastating-day/): A shooting in Newark killed a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman, injuring three others. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Ras J. Baraka vowed justice as police investigate.
- [How Trump’s New Plan Could Dramatically Restrict Green Cards For Travel-Ban Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/how-trumps-new-plan-could-dramatically-restrict-green-cards-for-travel-ban-countries/): The most direct impact would fall on nationals of the 12 countries facing full restrictions under Donald Trump’s travel ban.
- [Pakistan ISI’s ‘Abduct Or Detain & Dump’ Policy In Balochistan: 7 Men Go Missing | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/pakistan-isis-abduct-or-detain-dump-policy-in-balochistan-7-men-go-missing-exclusive/): Seven Baloch persons have gone missing in Kech, Mastung and Panjgur areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan, local sources told News18
- [‘Don’t Come To This Country As An Illegal Migrant’: Uk To Impose 20-Year Wait For Refugees In New Asylum Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/dont-come-to-this-country-as-an-illegal-migrant-uk-to-impose-20-year-wait-for-refugees-in-new-asylum-policy/): The new UK asylum reforms extend permanent settlement wait to 20 years and introduce temporary refugee status.
- [Irish Vlogger Rides On Top Of Bangladeshi Train In A Real-Life ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ Moment: ‘Kind Of Scary But SRK Fans…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/irish-vlogger-rides-on-top-of-bangladeshi-train-in-a-real-life-chaiyya-chaiyya-moment-kind-of-scary-but-srk-fans/): Sean Hammond attached the popular Bollywood song Chhaiyya Chhaiyya from the 1998 film Dil Se starring Shah Rukh Khan as background music for his video.
- [‘As If Ganga And Yamuna Were Not Enough’: Viral Video Of Man Washing Feet In Thames Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/as-if-ganga-and-yamuna-were-not-enough-viral-video-of-man-washing-feet-in-thames-sparks-debate/): A video of an Indian man washing his feet in the River Thames sparked online debate, criticism, and highlighted concerns over water quality and pollution in London’s iconic river.
- [How Did One Comment On Taiwan Trigger A Diplomatic Crisis Between Japan And China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/how-did-one-comment-on-taiwan-trigger-a-diplomatic-crisis-between-japan-and-china/): China’s decision to warn citizens against visiting Japan has become the latest flashpoint in a row that began with comments from Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi
- [LIVE: Israeli air attacks across Gaza; deadly West Bank raids continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/live-israeli-air-attacks-across-gaza-deadly-west-bank-raids-continue/): Israeli air raids have taken place in southern Gaza as well as Gaza City.
- [Chinese Coast Guard vessels sail through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/chinese-coast-guard-vessels-sail-through-japan-administered-senkaku-islands/): Patrol comes as tensions between China and Japan rise over Japanese prime minister’s comments about Taiwan.
- [Makhachev dominates Della Maddalena to win UFC welterweight belt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/makhachev-dominates-della-maddalena-to-win-ufc-welterweight-belt/): Makhachev makes light of stepping up a weight class to beat Della Maddalena by unanimous decision.
- [On Cam: US ‘Bombs 20th Drug Boat’ In Caribbean, ‘Kills 4’ In ‘Lethal Kinetic Strike’ Near Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/on-cam-us-bombs-20th-drug-boat-in-caribbean-kills-4-in-lethal-kinetic-strike-near-venezuela/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- ['We Are Witnessing A Massacre As Our Forest Is Being Destroyed': Protesters Outside COP30 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/we-are-witnessing-a-massacre-as-our-forest-is-being-destroyed-protesters-outside-cop30-summit/): Thousands marched in Belem at COP30, urging Indigenous rights and climate action as Amazon deforestation grows, echoing UN and Amnesty warnings.
- [Pakistani Clerics Pressurise Bangladeshi Government To Bring In Blasphemy Law | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/pakistani-clerics-pressurise-bangladeshi-government-to-bring-in-blasphemy-law-exclusive/): At a massive gathering in Dhaka, visiting clerics pushed for a Pakistan-like blasphemy framework and called for the Ahmadiyya community to be declared non-Muslim
- [US President Trump Cuts Tariffs To Boost Affordability—What It Means For Consumers | Trade | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/us-president-trump-cuts-tariffs-to-boost-affordability-what-it-means-for-consumers-trade-n18g/): In a major economic shift, US President Donald Trump has announced a significant round of tariff cuts aimed at easing consumer pressure and improving affordability across key sectors. The move comes amid rising concerns over inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and soaring household expenses. With import duties now reduced on a wide range of goods, analysts […]
- [‘Can’t Wait For Next Election’: Indian-Origin CEO, Stopped In US Despite O1 Visa, Calls Out Xenophobia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/cant-wait-for-next-election-indian-origin-ceo-stopped-in-us-despite-o1-visa-calls-out-xenophobia/): Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani was questioned by FBI in Miami despite his O-1 visa, criticizing rising xenophobia in US politics and expressing anxiety about future travel.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,361](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1361/): Here are the key events from day 1,361 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Gen Z Protests' In Mexico Over Assassination Of Mayor, Police Uses Tear Gas | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/gen-z-protests-in-mexico-over-assassination-of-mayor-police-uses-tear-gas-watch/): Thousands in Mexico marched under Generation Z, protesting crime and corruption over Mayor Carlos Manzo’s killing.
- [23 Yrs Before Covid, Its 'Older Cousin', SARS, Shook World On This Date — How Many Indians Lost Lives?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/23-yrs-before-covid-its-older-cousin-sars-shook-world-on-this-date-how-many-indians-lost-lives/): The first known case of SARS emerged in November 2002, setting the stage for a virus closely related to Covid-19.
- [Four killed after two boats carrying migrants capsize off Libya’s coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/four-killed-after-two-boats-carrying-migrants-capsize-off-libyas-coast/): Libyan Red Crescent says it rescued 91 migrants and asylum seekers from Bangladesh, Sudan and Egypt.
- [LIVE: Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena – UFC 322](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/live-islam-makhachev-vs-jack-della-maddalena-ufc-322/): Follow our live build-up, analysis, results, photos and blow-by-blow commentary stream of the welterweight title fight.
- [Benn dominates Eubank Jr in boxing rematch to win middleweight clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/benn-dominates-eubank-jr-in-boxing-rematch-to-win-middleweight-clash/): Conor Benn scored a unanimous points victory over Chris Eubank Jr in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- [Thousands rally in N Macedonia ahead of trial over deadly nightclub fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/thousands-rally-in-n-macedonia-ahead-of-trial-over-deadly-nightclub-fire/): Protesters demand justice over the nightclub fire that killed 63 people in the town of Kocani in March.
- [India Demands Comprehensive UNSC Reform: 'Time To Redesign 80-Year-Old Architecture'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/india-demands-comprehensive-unsc-reform-time-to-redesign-80-year-old-architecture/): India has emphasised that the overall endeavour needs to be on ‘redesigning’ the Council’s architecture to meet current and future challenges purposefully
- [Protest in Mexico inspired by Gen Z movement draws older gov’t critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/protest-in-mexico-inspired-by-gen-z-movement-draws-older-govt-critics/): Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests.
- [US immigration crackdown, arrests under way in Charlotte, North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/us-immigration-crackdown-arrests-under-way-in-charlotte-north-carolina/): Agents from ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and Department of Homeland Security have been deployed.
- [Palestinians reel under winter rains as Israel blocks Gaza shelter supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/palestinians-reel-under-winter-rains-as-israel-blocks-gaza-shelter-supplies/): Palestinian families call for help as Israel’s two-year military assault has left hundreds of thousands vulnerable.
- [Trump issues two pardons related to investigation into January 6, 2021 riot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/trump-issues-two-pardons-related-to-investigation-into-january-6-2021-riot/): Suzanne Ellen Kaye was convicted for threatening to shoot FBI agents.
- [Former UN special rapporteur Richard Falk interrogated for hours in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/former-un-special-rapporteur-richard-falk-interrogated-for-hours-in-canada/): Falk, who has investigated Israeli abuses, says questioning reflects push to silence truth of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [‘Man I Helped Get Elected...’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Trump Fuelling Death Threats Against Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/man-i-helped-get-elected-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-trump-fuelling-death-threats-against-her/): Marjorie Taylor Greene, who played a major role in his re-election, said the US President is “egging on” death threats against her for demanding to release the Epstein Files.
- [‘Declare IRGC Terrorists’: Israel Demands After Iran Guards Confirm Seizure Of Oil Tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/declare-irgc-terrorists-israel-demands-after-iran-guards-confirm-seizure-of-oil-tanker/): Gideon Sa’ar urged the “free world” to declare “the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization”.
- [Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East Ceasefire In Telephone Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/putin-netanyahu-discuss-middle-east-ceasefire-in-telephone-call/): Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East Ceasefire In Telephone Call
- ['Wikipedia Has Been Captured By Establishment Left': Co-Founder Larry Sanger | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/wikipedia-has-been-captured-by-establishment-left-co-founder-larry-sanger-video/): Sanger also warned that Wikipedia’s structure itself is part of the problem
- [India-US Naval Chiefs Hold High-Level Talks To Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/india-us-naval-chiefs-hold-high-level-talks-to-boost-indo-pacific-cooperation/): Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi meets top US military officials to boost India-US naval cooperation, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and joint maritime exercises
- [Gaza’s medical students help health system decimated by Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/gazas-medical-students-help-health-system-decimated-by-israels-war/): The UN says Israel has deliberately been targeting Gaza’s health facilities and killing medical personnel.
- [Is global sports betting out of control?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/is-global-sports-betting-out-of-control/): Hundreds of Turkish footballers and referees have been found to hold illegal betting accounts. 
- [Ukraine says it attacked Russian oil refinery near Moscow as winter looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/ukraine-says-it-attacked-russian-oil-refinery-near-moscow-as-winter-looms/): Strike comes a day after fierce Russian assault on Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least six people and injured dozens.
- [Thousands march for climate action outside COP30 summit in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/thousands-march-for-climate-action-outside-cop30-summit-in-brazil/): Indigenous and other climate activists say they need to ‘make their voices heard’ as UN conference hits halfway mark.
- [Torkham​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Gate Closure: A Turning Point In Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/torkham-gate-closure-a-turning-point-in-pakistan-afghan/): The closure has halted both local and international trade through one of South Asia’s busiest border points
- ['No Contract, No Coffee': Zohran Mamdani Backs US Starbucks Workers' Nationwide Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/no-contract-no-coffee-zohran-mamdani-backs-us-starbucks-workers-nationwide-protest/): Mamdani said he would not purchase Starbucks products while baristas across the US remain on strike over alleged unfair labour practices
- [Warren Buffett Calls Out CEOs' 'Envy And Greed' Amid Musk's Approval Of $1T Tesla Pay Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/warren-buffett-calls-out-ceos-envy-and-greed-amid-musks-approval-of-1t-tesla-pay-deal/): Writing in his annual shareholder letter, the 95-year-old investor said many top executives are motivated not by performance but by rivalry
- [‘Catholic Church Is Wrong’: Trump Border Czar Slams Bishops For Criticising Mass Deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/catholic-church-is-wrong-trump-border-czar-slams-bishops-for-criticising-mass-deportations/): The US border czar Tom Homan criticised the Catholic Church on Friday and said the Catholic Church must get its house in order after criticism over ICE deportations.
- [Sudan’s army captures two areas in North Kordofan as RSF burns more bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/sudans-army-captures-two-areas-in-north-kordofan-as-rsf-burns-more-bodies/): RSF is burning and burying bodies near a university, mosque, camp for the displaced people, and hospital in el-Fasher.
- [More details emerge of Israel’s ‘brutal’ treatment of Palestinian detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/more-details-emerge-of-israels-brutal-treatment-of-palestinian-detainees/): Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.
- [Huge Explosions Rock Industrial Area Near Argentina's Capital, Over 20 Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/huge-explosions-rock-industrial-area-near-argentinas-capital-over-20-injured-video/): Powerful explosions rocked an industrial complex near Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires on Friday night, causing a massive fire and injuring at least 22 people.
- [US Resident Sick With Bird Flu Strain Never Seen Before In Humans: ‘Virus Of Pandemic Potential’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/us-resident-sick-with-bird-flu-strain-never-seen-before-in-humans-virus-of-pandemic-potential/): The Washington resident is elderly and is suffering from other underlying health issues.
- [Jeffery Epstein's Private Emails Put Trump At Risk | Trump Epstein Files | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/jeffery-epsteins-private-emails-put-trump-at-risk-trump-epstein-files-world-360-news18/): Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew, mentioned Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence that began almost 15 years ago with an associate and an author in Trump’s orbit, according to newly released emails from Democrats on the House […]
- ['Unasked-For Fame Is Torture': Lady Frederick Windsor Calls Royal Life 'Total Hell'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/unasked-for-fame-is-torture-lady-frederick-windsor-calls-royal-life-total-hell/): British actress Sophie Winkleman, also known as Lady Frederick Windsor, is married Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince Michael of Kent — Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin
- [DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 sign framework deal for peace after talks in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/drc-rwanda-backed-m23-sign-framework-deal-for-peace-after-talks-in-qatar/): The agreement is not expected to immediately change things on the ground, but to move forward a larger peace process.
- [Upheaval at the BBC: Is it a crisis or a coup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/upheaval-at-the-bbc-is-it-a-crisis-or-a-coup/): The BBC reels in the midst of one of its most serious crises – was it manufactured to push it to the brink?
- [At Least 5 Killed, Dozens Injured In Explosion At Firecracker Factory In Pakistan’s Sindh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/at-least-5-killed-dozens-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-factory-in-pakistans-sindh/): The explosion was triggered by a fire at an illegal firecracker factory located near the river within the jurisdiction of Latifabad Police Station
- [Trump, Upset Over Epstein Files Criticism, Dumps Ally Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'Wacky, Gone Far Left'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/trump-upset-over-epstein-files-criticism-dumps-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-wacky-gone-far-left/): Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent MAGA-Republican, slammed Trump for not releasing the ‘Epstein Files’, a batch of unreleased documents on Jefrrey Epstein’s network.
- [Pope Returns Centuries-Old Artifacts To Canada's Indigenous Communities In Historic Gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/pope-returns-centuries-old-artifacts-to-canadas-indigenous-communities-in-historic-gesture/): Pope Leo personally handed over the items, along with supporting documentation, to representatives from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
- [IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/irgc-says-tanker-seized-near-irans-waters-based-on-judicial-order/): The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.
- [Huge explosion rips through industrial area in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/huge-explosion-rips-through-industrial-area-in-argentina/): Video shows the moment of a massive explosion at an industrial park in Argentina.
- [Vatican returns 62 items taken from Indigenous communities in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/vatican-returns-62-items-taken-from-indigenous-communities-in-canada/): Pope Leo gifts the objects to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops after meeting their representatives.
- [Investigators probe group that arranged ‘trafficking’ flights out of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/investigators-probe-group-that-arranged-trafficking-flights-out-of-gaza/): Concerns have been raised about a ‘humanitarian organisation’ that flew people from Gaza to South Africa.
- [Could Chile be on the verge of a political shift in its 2025 election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/could-chile-be-on-the-verge-of-a-political-shift-in-its-2025-election/): Chile’s right wing is seeking to capitalise on concern over crime and immigration in its bid to replace Gabriel Boric.
- ['Obvious Conflicts Of Interest': India Shades Pakistan For Heading UN Taliban Sanctions Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/obvious-conflicts-of-interest-india-shades-pakistan-for-heading-un-taliban-sanctions-panel/): Indian envoy said that countries with vested interests should not be allowed to chair committees dealing with sanctions or counter-terrorism
- [28-Year-Old US Army Veteran Dies After Collapsing In Front Of Girlfriend At Coronado Half Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/28-year-old-us-army-veteran-dies-after-collapsing-in-front-of-girlfriend-at-coronado-half-marathon/): 28-year-old US Army veteran collapsed near a water station moments after crossing the finish line of the Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon.
- [US Judge Blocks Trump From Penalising University Of California Over Antisemitism Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/us-judge-blocks-trump-from-penalising-university-of-california-over-antisemitism-claims/): The judge found that the administration’s actions amounted to “coercive and retaliatory conduct,” violating both the First and Tenth Amendments
- [How China’s appetite for the ‘king of fruits’ is changing Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/how-chinas-appetite-for-the-king-of-fruits-is-changing-southeast-asia/): 101 East investigates how China’s craze for durian is driving profits and environmental disputes in Southeast Asia.
- [PA warns against ‘agents of displacement’ in Gaza after South Africa flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/pa-warns-against-agents-of-displacement-in-gaza-after-south-africa-flight/): Palestinian authorities say shadowy companies and entities are working in line with Israel on human trafficking.
- [Chinese Airlines Begin Refunding Japan Flights After Beijing Warns Citizens Against Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/chinese-airlines-begin-refunding-japan-flights-after-beijing-warns-citizens-against-travel/): Chinese airlines offer refunds for Japan flights after Beijing warns citizens amid rising tensions over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks.
- [BBC Apologised, So Why Is Trump Still Planning To Sue The British Broadcaster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/bbc-apologised-so-why-is-trump-still-planning-to-sue-the-british-broadcaster/): The BBC has admitted an editing “error,” but Trump says the clip distorted his January 6 remarks and is moving ahead with a lawsuit worth between $1 billion and $5 billion
- [ATLAS Comet Falls Apart Near The Sun, Astronomers Capture Rare Break-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/atlas-comet-falls-apart-near-the-sun-astronomers-capture-rare-break-up/): Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS, a Kuiper Belt object, broke into three fragments after its Sun approach, with dramatic images from Asiago Observatory and Gianluca Masi confirming the event
- [Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/nine-killed-in-blast-at-police-station-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): An explosion at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir has killed at least nine people and injured 32 others.
- [Why Russia’s liberal opposition is so anti-Palestinian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/why-russias-liberal-opposition-is-so-anti-palestinian/): Many Russian dissidents claim to embrace liberal values while fully subscribing to a racist view of the world.
- ['I Know Nothing': Trump Blasts Epstein Email Claims, Urges Probe Into Clinton And Summers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/i-know-nothing-trump-blasts-epstein-email-claims-urges-probe-into-clinton-and-summers/): US President Donald Trump urged law enforcement to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s links to former president Bill Clinton, denying Epstein’s claim that he “knew about the girls.” Under pressure from newly released Epstein emails, Trump pushed for DOJ and FBI probes into JPMorgan and Larry Summers. Questions about his past friendship with Epstein have continued to […]
- [China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/china-issues-travel-warning-for-japan-over-threats-to-intervene-in-taiwan/): China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.
- [Did Aliens Once Live In Martian Caves? China Uncovers Stunning Clues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/did-aliens-once-live-in-martian-caves-china-uncovers-stunning-clues/): Hidden beneath Mars’ rust-red dust, ancient caves may guard the planet’s oldest secrets — and possibly even long-lost traces of life still waiting to be found, scientists say
- [Little Boy's 'What's Your Name?' Moment With Donald Trump Melts Hearts Online | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/little-boys-whats-your-name-moment-with-donald-trump-melts-hearts-online-watch/): Trump greeted children in the Oval Office, handing out challenge coins and pens, sharing laughs in a viral video posted by Margo Martin that drew warm online reactions.
- [LIVE: Israel closely coordinated Gaza families’ mystery transit to S Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/live-israel-closely-coordinated-gaza-families-mystery-transit-to-s-africa/): US calls on UN Security Council to back its draft resolution aimed at bolstering Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
- [Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/trump-says-will-sue-bbc-for-up-to-5bn-over-edited-video/): US president signals legal war even as UK network apologises for ‘error of judgement’ in editing his January 6 speech.
- [Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/colombias-petro-inks-4-3bn-deal-for-17-fighter-jets-amid-regional-tension/): President Gustavo Petro says purchase of warplanes is a ‘deterrent weapon to achieve peace’ amid ‘messy’ geopolitics.
- [Malian media authorities suspend two French broadcasters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/malian-media-authorities-suspend-two-french-broadcasters/): Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.
- [UN extends peacekeeping mission in disputed Abyei region for another year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/un-extends-peacekeeping-mission-in-disputed-abyei-region-for-another-year/): The Security Council says further extensions would hinge on real progress between Sudan and South Sudan.
- [Russia Readies 120000 Glide Bombs As Ukraine Fires 1000km 'Neptune’ Missile, Targets Nuke Plant | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/russia-readies-120000-glide-bombs-as-ukraine-fires-1000km-neptune-missile-targets-nuke-plant-4k/): Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 of its cheap and devastating glide bombs this year, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official said, including 500 of a new, longer-range version which can reach more towns and cities. Russia has ramped up arms production massively since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with defence plants operating […]
- ["Contact Lost" IRGC Intercepts, Moves Tanker With High-Sulphur Gasoil To Iran, US 'Monitoring' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/contact-lost-irgc-intercepts-moves-tanker-with-high-sulphur-gasoil-to-iran-us-monitoring-4k/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly intercepted the Talara, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker, and directed it towards Iranian waters. The tanker had been carrying high-sulphur gasoil from Sharjah to Singapore and was sailing off the United Arab Emirates’ coast when contact was lost, the vessel’s manager, Columbia Shipmanagement, told Reuters. Britain’s UK Maritime Trade Operations […]
- ["I Knew And Know NOTHING" Andrew's Plea To Jeffrey Epstein Revealed In Newly Released Emails | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/i-knew-and-know-nothing-andrews-plea-to-jeffrey-epstein-revealed-in-newly-released-emails-4k/): Within the thousands of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are several newly released emails between Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and “The Duke” — which appears to be Britain’s former Prince Andrew. In these emails, “The Duke” pleads with Epstein and Maxwell to publicly say he “knew nothing” of forthcoming […]
- [Indian-Malaysian CEO Says He Was Questioned By FBI At US Airport Despite Valid O-1 Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/indian-malaysian-ceo-says-he-was-questioned-by-fbi-at-us-airport-despite-valid-o-1-visa/): Vishen Lakhiani, Mindvalley CEO, was stopped by FBI at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa.
- [The Sarbjeet Kaur Case: How Indian Pilgrims Are Trapped In Pakistan’s New Recruitment Model | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/the-sarbjeet-kaur-case-how-indian-pilgrims-are-trapped-in-pakistans-new-recruitment-model-exclusive/): Sources emphasise that the process often follows a fixed pattern—emotional grooming, religious influence, marriage, and conversion
- [Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/trump-withdraws-support-for-former-maga-champion-marjorie-taylor-greene/): Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an ‘example’ of her to scare Republicans before vote on Epstein files.
- [US confirms four people killed in 20th strike on vessel in the Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/us-confirms-four-people-killed-in-20th-strike-on-vessel-in-the-caribbean/): Latest killings confirmed as US officials reportedly hold meetings to discuss possible military operations in Venezuela
- [From Trump To Ex-Prince Andrew: Most Striking Revelations In Newly Released Epstein Documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/from-trump-to-ex-prince-andrew-most-striking-revelations-in-newly-released-epstein-documents/): The new trove of more than 20,000 pages sheds fresh light on Epstein’s private comments, and the elite networks he continued engaging with despite his criminal past
- [‘Cheaper Than Americans’: Fox News Anchor Slams H-1B Scheme, Says 70% Are Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/cheaper-than-americans-fox-news-anchor-slams-h-1b-scheme-says-70-are-indians/): Will Cain ignites debate on H-1B visas, accusing tech giants of exploiting foreign workers.
- [Trump Scraps Tariffs On Beef, Coffee And Tropical Fruit Amid Price Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/trump-scraps-tariffs-on-beef-coffee-and-tropical-fruit-amid-price-concerns/): The move amid mounting pressure on Trump administration to better combat high consumer prices.
- [Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/man-jailed-for-smash-and-grab-theft-of-banksys-girl-with-balloon-print/): The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine.
- [Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/jailed-tunisian-opposition-figure-hospitalised-amid-hunger-strike-family/): Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body.
- [‘Nobody Believes Me’: Elon Musk Says Green Card Confirms His Alien Status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/nobody-believes-me-elon-musk-says-green-card-confirms-his-alien-status/): Elon Musk joked about his alien identity, discussed founding OpenAI due to concerns over AI and Larry Page, and revealed he declined equity.
- ['Anywhere Between $1–5 Billion': Trump Says He'll Sue BBC Over 'Egregious' Panorama Edit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/anywhere-between-1-5-billion-trump-says-hell-sue-bbc-over-egregious-panorama-edit/): Donald Trump plans to sue the BBC for up to 5 billion dollars over a Panorama edit of his 6 January 2021 speech. BBC apologized but denied compensation
- [Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/seven-killed-in-blast-at-police-station-in-indian-administered-kashmir/): Explosives detonate during forensic investigation as part of probe into earlier blast in India’s capital New Delhi.
- [Jannik Sinner defeats Ben Shelton at ATP Finals ahead of semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/jannik-sinner-defeats-ben-shelton-at-atp-finals-ahead-of-semifinals/): Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi spot.
- [Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s ex-president, to face obstruction charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/eduardo-bolsonaro-son-of-brazils-ex-president-to-face-obstruction-charge/): A court will weigh whether Eduardo Bolsonaro’s lobbying of US President Donald Trump amounted to illegal interference.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,360](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1360/): Here are the key events from day 1,360 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [A woman’s search for a lost childhood in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/a-womans-search-for-a-lost-childhood-in-south-korea/): ‘My identity, my immediate family, my extended family, everything was erased,’ says adoptee Ju-rye Hwang.
- [US bankruptcy court to approve deal with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/15/us-bankruptcy-court-to-approve-deal-with-purdue-pharma-and-sackler-family/): The deal is expected to be one of the largest settlements against an opioid manufacturer, with funds for victims.
- [Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/displaced-palestinian-families-suffer-as-heavy-rains-flood-gaza-tent-camps/): Palestinians call for better tents and other supplies as Israel maintains restrictions on aid to war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
- [Football’s Pep Guardiola calls on fans to attend Palestine charity match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/14/footballs-pep-guardiola-calls-on-fans-to-attend-palestine-charity-match/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged football fans to support a charity match against Palestine’s national team.
- ['Rigged, Biased And Politically Motivated': Sheikh Hasina's First Reaction After Dhaka Court Sentences Her To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/rigged-biased-and-politically-motivated-sheikh-hasinas-first-reaction-after-dhaka-court-sentences-her-to-death/): Hasina said the ruling reflected the “brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures within the interim government”.
- ['Bangladesh Now Run By Terror-Backed Radicals’: Sheikh Hasina Camp Reacts To Death Penalty Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bangladesh-now-run-by-terror-backed-radicals-sheikh-hasina-camp-reacts-to-death-penalty-verdict/): Sources close to Sheikh Hasina dismissed her death sentence as “fake” and politically driven, alleging Bangladesh has fallen into the hands of radicals backed by terror groups.
- ['Torture, Unlawful Killings': Bangladesh Tribunal's Observations On Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/torture-unlawful-killings-bangladesh-tribunals-observations-on-sheikh-hasina/): The prosecution described Hasina as “mastermind and principal architect” of the state’s violent response, a claim the tribunal found substantial enough to justify framing charges.
- [Bangladesh Tribunal Convicts Sheikh Hasina In 2024 Protests Case: 'Incited Attacks On Students'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bangladesh-tribunal-convicts-sheikh-hasina-in-2024-protests-case-incited-attacks-on-students/): Sheikh Hasina has been convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering a deadly crackdown on the 2024 student protests that ousted her.
- [Trump backs full release of Epstein files in sharp reversal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/trump-backs-full-release-of-epstein-files-in-sharp-reversal/): US president backs bipartisan push to release documents amid tensions within his Republican base.
- [Japan’s tourism stocks plunge amid spat with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/japans-tourism-stocks-plunge-amid-spat-with-china/): Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have plummeted over Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan.
- [Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bangladesh-court-convicts-sheikh-hasina-of-crimes-against-humanity/): A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s Dhaka has found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity
- [Saudi Bus Tragedy Puts Spotlight On Umrah: What The Pilgrimage Means, How It Differs from Haj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/saudi-bus-tragedy-puts-spotlight-on-umrah-what-the-pilgrimage-means-how-it-differs-from-haj/): Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims undertake to perform religious rituals and it’s sometimes referred to as “minor pilgrimage” in contrast to the more comprehensive Haj
- [‘Bus Jal Gayi, Driver Bach Gaya’: Eyewitness Call Goes Viral From Saudi Bus Tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bus-jal-gayi-driver-bach-gaya-eyewitness-call-goes-viral-from-saudi-bus-tragedy/): At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead in a Saudi Arabia bus crash near Medina. PM Modi expressed sorrow. Rescue and aid ongoing.
- [Mexico Erupts In ‘Gen Z’ Protests: What Triggered The Unrest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/mexico-erupts-in-gen-z-protests-what-triggered-the-unrest/): Nationwide marches, tear gas in Mexico City and a surge of public anger have thrust the country’s security crisis back into focus
- [Saudi Arabia Bus-Tanker Collision: Who Are The Indians Dead In The Tragedy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/saudi-arabia-bus-tanker-collision-who-are-the-indians-dead-in-the-tragedy/): Instructions have also been issued to the Resident Commissioner and the Coordination Secretary in New Delhi to stay in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- [LIVE: Russian attack kills 3 in Kharkiv; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/live-russian-attack-kills-3-in-kharkiv-ukraines-zelenskyy-to-meet-macron/): Russian attack kills three people and injures 10 in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region.
- [Bangladesh live: Court verdict against toppled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bangladesh-live-court-verdict-against-toppled-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina-expected/): Hasina is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity for a violent crackdown on student protests last year.
- [42 Indians Feared Dead As Bus Travelling From Mecca To Medina Collides With Tanker In Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/42-indians-feared-dead-as-bus-travelling-from-mecca-to-medina-collides-with-tanker-in-saudi-arabia/): At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire in Saudi Arabia.
- [Medina Bus Accident: 42 Umrah Pilgrims Killed As Bus Collides Into Tanker | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/medina-bus-accident-42-umrah-pilgrims-killed-as-bus-collides-into-tanker-videos/): At least 42 Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, died after their bus crashed into a diesel tanker near Medina.
- [Saudi Bus Accident: Owaisi Seeks Urgent Action, Jaishankar Assures Support After Tragedy Kills 42 Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/saudi-bus-accident-owaisi-seeks-urgent-action-jaishankar-assures-support-after-tragedy-kills-42-indians/): The victims, many reportedly from Hyderabad, were travelling from Mecca to Medina when their bus collided with a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday.
- [Saudi Bus Accident News Live Updates: 42 Indian Pilgrims Feared Dead, Helpline Numbers Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/saudi-bus-accident-news-live-updates-42-indian-pilgrims-feared-dead-helpline-numbers-issued/): Saudi Arabia Bus Accident News Today Live Updates: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims died after a bus from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker, causing a deadly fire.
- ['We Have Nothing To Hide': Donald Trump Urges House Republicans To Release Jeffrey Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/we-have-nothing-to-hide-donald-trump-urges-house-republicans-to-release-jeffrey-epstein-files/): Donald Trump reversed his opposition and urged House Republicans to back the release of Jeffrey Epstein–related files as GOP.
- [Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sends 4km Ash Plume Into Sky; Dozens Of Flights Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/japans-sakurajima-volcano-erupts-sends-4km-ash-plume-into-sky-dozens-of-flights-cancelled/): Sakurajima volcano on Kyushu erupted three times, sending ash 4.4 kilometres high, disrupting 30 flights at Kagoshima Airport and affecting Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefecture.
- [Trump Backs Senate Plan For 500% Tariffs On Countries Trading With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/trump-backs-senate-plan-for-500-tariffs-on-countries-trading-with-russia/): President Donald Trump backs Senate legislation for tariffs up to 500 percent on countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.
- [Masked Robbers Steal Gems Worth $170,000 From California Store, Owner Opens Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/masked-robbers-steal-gems-worth-170000-from-california-store-owner-opens-fire-video/): Masked robbers stole gems worth $170,000 from Olivia’s Fine Jewelry in Madera, California. The owner fired shots as the gang fled. Police continue searching for the suspects.
- [Sheikh Hasina Verdict Live Updates: Bangladesh's Deposed PM Awaits Crucial ICT Verdict, Calls It ‘Entirely Illegal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sheikh-hasina-verdict-live-updates-bangladeshs-deposed-pm-awaits-crucial-ict-verdict-calls-it-entirely-illegal/): Sheikh Hasina Verdict News Live: The ICT will deliver its verdict on Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan, and Chowdhury Abdullah for alleged crimes during the July 2024 uprising.
- [US flights to return to normal after aviation authority lifts restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/us-flights-to-return-to-normal-after-aviation-authority-lifts-restrictions/): Federal Aviation Administration says airlines can resume normal schedules from Monday.
- [Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/portugal-norway-book-qualification-spots-at-2026-fifa-world-cup/): Portugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
- [‘Criminals Have Become Heroes’: Ahead Of ICT Verdict, Sheikh Hasina Says Yunus Framed False Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/criminals-have-become-heroes-ahead-of-ict-verdict-sheikh-hasina-says-yunus-framed-false-charges/): Hasina said Muhammad Yunus and those aligned with him had orchestrated a plan to “punish” her through a process that she claimed violated all legal norms.
- [At Least 32 Killed After Bridge Collapses At Southeastern Congo Copper Mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/at-least-32-killed-after-bridge-collapses-at-southeastern-congo-copper-mine/): At least 32 people killed after a bridge collapsed at the Kalando copper mine in Lualaba, Congo, amid panic caused by gunfire.
- ['They're Going To Convict Her': Sheikh Hasina's Son As Bangladesh Awaits Court Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/theyre-going-to-convict-her-sheikh-hasinas-son-as-bangladesh-awaits-court-verdict/): Sajeeb Wazed warned that Awami League supporters will block February’s election unless the ban on the party is lifted, cautioning that protests could escalate into violence.
- [Canadian Father Dies In Brave Attempt To Save Daughter Pulled Into Ocean; 5-Year Old Still Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/canadian-father-dies-in-brave-attempt-to-save-daughter-pulled-into-ocean-5-year-old-still-missing/): Yuji Hu died trying to save his 5-year-old daughter swept into the Pacific at Garrapata State Beach. The girl remains missing. The mother survived. Authorities continue the search.
- ['Shoot Those Who Intend To Kill': Dhaka On High Alert Amid Unrest Ahead Of Sheikh Hasina Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/shoot-those-who-intend-to-kill-dhaka-on-high-alert-amid-unrest-ahead-of-sheikh-hasina-verdict/): Bangladesh has intensified security across Dhaka after a wave of arson and crude bomb attacks ahead of Monday’s tribunal verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [Chile faces presidential run-off between leftist Jara and far-right’s Kast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/chile-faces-presidential-run-off-between-leftist-jara-and-far-rights-kast/): Chile’s presidential appears is headed to a December run-off after leading candidates fail to gain majority votes.
- [Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals champion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sinner-defeats-alcaraz-to-repeat-as-atp-finals-champion/): Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
- [Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/dozens-killed-in-dr-congo-after-bridge-collapses-at-copper-cobalt-mine/): Deaths came after miners rushed a makeshift bridge at the Kalando mine in southeastern Lualaba province, official says.
- [‘No’ vote leads in Ecuador referendum on hosting foreign military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/no-vote-leads-in-ecuador-referendum-on-hosting-foreign-military-bases/): Count of a third of ballots show 60 percent rejection of the proposal to host foreign military bases.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,362](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1362/): Here are the key events from day 1,362 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Toppled Hasina’s son warns Bangladesh court will sentence her to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/toppled-hasinas-son-warns-bangladesh-court-will-sentence-her-to-death/): Sajeeb Wazed says his mother is safe in India as he threatens to block February election over party ban.
- [Major US carrier arrives in Caribbean as Trump puts Venezuela in crosshairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/major-us-carrier-arrives-in-caribbean-as-trump-puts-venezuela-in-crosshairs/): Arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford, the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier, comes as US strikes alleged drug boats.
- [Israel kills at least three in Gaza, as thousands endure heavy flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/israel-kills-at-least-three-in-gaza-as-thousands-endure-heavy-flooding/): As Gaza’s misery deepens, Israel’s Netanyahu reveals to cabinet that he is uncertain how long truce will hold.
- [DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/dr-congo-shock-nigeria-on-penalties-to-win-african-world-cup-playoffs/): DR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- [Illegal Migrant Couple Nabbed For Shoplifting At Long Island Store, Sent To ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/illegal-migrant-couple-nabbed-for-shoplifting-at-long-island-store-sent-to-ice/): Gustavo Tellez Carillo and Erika Gomez Moreno, illegal migrants, were caught shoplifting at Target in Westbury and handed to ICE.
- [US Kills Three In Fresh Strike As Its Largest Warship Enters Caribbean Amid Venezuela Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/us-kills-three-in-fresh-strike-as-its-largest-warship-enters-caribbean-amid-venezuela-tensions/): The US ramps up military action in Latin America, striking drug vessels, deploying USS Gerald R. Ford, and resuming jungle training in Panama.
- [Syria detains members of security forces over Suwayda violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/syria-detains-members-of-security-forces-over-suwayda-violence/): Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.
- [Canada Moves Away From Khalistani Separatists As Carney Looks To Reset India Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/canada-moves-away-from-khalistani-separatists-as-carney-looks-to-reset-india-relations/): The Canadian political establishment appears to delink itself from the Khalistani separatists as Prime Minister Mark Carney eyes closer ties with India.
- [As Trump Sends Warships, Venezuela's Maduro Sings John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Urging Peace | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/as-trump-sends-warships-venezuelas-maduro-sings-john-lennons-imagine-urging-peace-watch/): Maduro’s public appearance and his comments about seeking peace come as tensions with the US rise amid the presence of warships in the Caribbean near Venezuela’s coast.
- [Ecuador votes on return of US military bases to tackle drug violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/ecuador-votes-on-return-of-us-military-bases-to-tackle-drug-violence/): Referendum asks whether to lift constitutional ban as President Daniel Noboa seeks US help against cartels.
- [Israel pushes US to close door on Palestinian statehood before UNSC vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/israel-pushes-us-to-close-door-on-palestinian-statehood-before-unsc-vote/): Hardliners furious after US amends resolution to secure support of countries participating in Gaza stabilisation force.
- [Are Israeli-backed human trafficking networks forcing people out of Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/are-israeli-backed-human-trafficking-networks-forcing-people-out-of-gaza/): Rights activists warn of possible ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
- [Trump's Ally Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls US President's Traitor Remarks 'Hurtful'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/trumps-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-us-presidents-traitor-remarks-hurtful/): Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Trump for calling her a traitor over Epstein files, citing safety concerns and urging transparency while planning a House vote for file release.
- [Israel Wants Trump's F-35 Sale To Saudi Conditioned On Normalisation With Jewish State: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/israel-wants-trumps-f-35-sale-to-saudi-conditioned-on-normalisation-with-jewish-state-report/): Israel has long been cautious about nearby countries acquiring the advanced F-35s, which could challenge its qualitative military edge in the region
- [Blast Outside Dhaka Office Of Party That Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/blast-outside-dhaka-office-of-party-that-ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina/): ‘Cocktail’ bombs were hurled outside the party office of NCP and outside the home of an adviser of the interim govt.
- [Ukraine Working With Russia For Return Of Captive Ukrainians, Says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/ukraine-working-with-russia-for-return-of-captive-ukrainians-says-zelenskyy/): Ukraine, led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is negotiating with Russia for a prisoner exchange to release 1,200 Ukrainians, with mediation from Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
- [Democracy in “question” as far right surges in Chilean election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/democracy-in-question-as-far-right-surges-in-chilean-election/): “He [Kast] has declared himself an admirer of Donald Trump in the United States…”
- [Israel can’t fly us all out to South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/israel-cant-fly-us-all-out-to-south-africa/): The paid forced deportation flights are the latest Israeli scheme in a long history of failed ethnic cleansing efforts.
- [Who is Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump’s MAGA ally turned critic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/who-is-marjorie-taylor-greene-trumps-maga-ally-turned-critic/): Trump calls Greene a ‘traitor’ and rescinds his endorsement of the lawmaker.
- [Somalia confirms major data breach in electronic visa system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/somalia-confirms-major-data-breach-in-electronic-visa-system/): Officials launch probe days after breach emerged amid widespread concern and speculation over leaked data.
- [US Sex Offender Who Faked His Death For 16 Years Says He 'Hoped To Die Before Getting Caught'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/us-sex-offender-who-faked-his-death-for-16-years-says-he-hoped-to-die-before-getting-caught/): Gary Wayne Howard, a Florida sex offender who faked his death in 2010 to evade police, was arrested in Indianapolis after 16 years on the run.
- [5 Killed, 3 Injured As Two Vehicles Collide In Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/5-killed-3-injured-as-two-vehicles-collide-in-ireland/): Five people died and three were injured in a collision between a Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Land Cruiser on Ardee road, Gibstown, County Louth, Ireland, near Dundalk.
- [British PM Starmer's Troubles Mount As His Former No. 2 Mounts Leadership Challenge: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/british-pm-starmers-troubles-mount-as-his-former-no-2-mounts-leadership-challenge-report/): Former British PM Angela Rayner, who resigned earlier this year in connection with a property tax scandal, is reportedly mounting a leadership challenge against Starmer.
- [No Undeclared Nuclear Enrichment In Iran, Says Foreign Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/no-undeclared-nuclear-enrichment-in-iran-says-foreign-minister/): Iran stopped uranium enrichment after facility attacks; Pezeshkian pledged to rebuild. US and UN plan new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs.
- [India arrests Kashmir resident over deadly Delhi car blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/india-arrests-kashmir-resident-over-deadly-delhi-car-blast/): Authorities say the arrested man is the owner of the car that exploded near the Red Fort.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs DR Congo – CAF World Cup qualifiers playoff final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/live-nigeria-vs-dr-congo-caf-world-cup-qualifiers-playoff-final/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the CAF playoffs final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Skateboarding helps Gaza children with trauma amid ruins, adds rare joy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/skateboarding-helps-gaza-children-with-trauma-amid-ruins-adds-rare-joy/): Children turn war-shattered ruins into makeshift skateparks as mental health crisis deepens.
- [What’s the shadowy organisation taking Gaza Palestinians to South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/whats-the-shadowy-organisation-taking-gaza-palestinians-to-south-africa/): Details have emerged about the controversial scheme to take Palestinians out of Gaza, run by Al-Majd Europe.
- [US Teacher Gets 10 Years For Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Inmate, Plotting Husband’s Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/us-teacher-gets-10-years-for-sexually-assaulting-juvenile-inmate-plotting-husbands-killing/): Elena Bardin, a teacher at Adair County Juvenile Detention Center, was sentenced to 14 years for sexual abuse of a 17-year-old inmate and sending explicit letters and photos.
- [120 people, Including 100 Cops, Injured During 'Gen Z Protests' In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/120-people-including-100-cops-injured-during-gen-z-protests-in-mexico/): At least 120 injured as Gen Z Mexico protests corruption and drug violence, sparked by Carlos Manzo’s killing. Clashes erupted near the National Palace, drawing nationwide support
- [UN peacekeepers say Israeli forces fire on them in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/un-peacekeepers-say-israeli-forces-fire-on-them-in-southern-lebanon/): Latest Israeli attack on UNIFIL comes as it continues near-daily strikes on its northern neighbour in truce violation.
- [No medical training could prepare me for a ‘life-genocide balance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/no-medical-training-could-prepare-me-for-a-life-genocide-balance/): I volunteered in Gaza as a doctor. The anger, guilt, and helplessness I continue to feel are unbearable.
- [Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/iran-says-no-prospect-of-talks-as-west-builds-pressure-over-nuclear-issue/): Foreign minister says Iran has not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since Israel and the US bombed them.
- [50,000 fans cheer for Palestine at friendly football match in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/50000-fans-cheer-for-palestine-at-friendly-football-match-in-spain/): The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe in a generation against Basque Country.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on new prisoner exchange with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-working-on-new-prisoner-exchange-with-russia/): Exchanges have been the only progress of any note in negotiations between the two countries in the nearly four-year war.
- ['Opens Space For Premium Products': Trump Tariff Exemption Boosts Indian Farm Exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/opens-space-for-premium-products-trump-tariff-exemption-boosts-indian-farm-exports/): On Friday, Trump had removed duties on over 200 food items, including beef, amid growing concerns over rising grocery prices in the US
- [Pakistan-Taliban Ties Hit A New Low As Two Countries ‘Trade Insults’ Amid Clashes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/pakistan-taliban-ties-hit-a-new-low-as-two-countries-trade-insults-amid-clashes-exclusive/): The Taliban has closed the Khyber Pass Torkham border route by blocking the Khyber Highway
- [Caught On Cam: Demolition Derby Disaster After Car Crashes Into Crowd In Australia, Injuring 13](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/caught-on-cam-demolition-derby-disaster-after-car-crashes-into-crowd-in-australia-injuring-13/): Two among the 13 are critically injured as the demolition derby car drove through a fence and hit the audience.
- [About 70 Schools In Australia To Close On Monday Over Asbestos Risk In Play Sand, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/about-70-schools-in-australia-to-close-on-monday-over-asbestos-risk-in-play-sand-probe-on/): At least 69 schools in Australian Capital Territory will shut over asbestos risk, with Yvette Berry overseeing inspections and air tests showing no airborne asbestos
- [Indian Visitor Faces Racist Trolls In Argentina, Locals Defend Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/indian-visitor-faces-racist-trolls-in-argentina-locals-defend-him/): Thiru, an Indian visitor in Argentina for EFDevcon, faced racist trolling on X but was warmly supported by locals, sparking online discussion about social media.
- [Chinese Coast Guard Sails Through Disputed Senkaku Islands Amid Row With Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/chinese-coast-guard-sails-through-disputed-senkaku-islands-amid-row-with-japan/): China sent Coast Guard ships near Senkaku Islands after PM’s Taiwan remarks, escalating tensions with Japan. Beijing summoned Japan’s ambassador and warned citizens against travel.
- ['Lot Of Growing Up To Do': Michelle Obama Says US 'Not Ready' For A Woman President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/lot-of-growing-up-to-do-michelle-obama-says-us-not-ready-for-a-woman-president/): Michelle Obama has long been one of the Democratic Party’s most popular and effective surrogates, prompting speculation among supporters that she might run for president herself
- [Trump Teases Venezuela Move Amid US Military Buildup: ‘I Sort Of Made Up My Mind’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/trump-teases-venezuela-move-amid-us-military-buildup-i-sort-of-made-up-my-mind/): US President Donald Trump held several high-level briefings this week as US flexed its military might by sending warships in the Caribbean.
- ['No Palestinian State': Netanyahu After Facing Backlash Over US' Push For Palestinian Independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/no-palestinian-state-netanyahu-after-facing-backlash-over-us-push-for-palestinian-independence/): Israeli PM Netanyahu reaffirms opposition to a Palestinian state after US-backed UN draft and Trump’s Gaza peace plan, facing pressure from far-right ministers
- [Two, Including 10-Year-Old, Killed, Three Injured In Mass Shooting In US' Newark; Shooter At Large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/two-including-10-year-old-killed-three-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-us-newark-shooter-at-large/): A 10-year-old boy was killed along with a 21-year-old woman after a man sprayed 300 block of Chancellor Avenue with gunfire, injuring three others.
- [How Palestinian artists carry the New Visions spirit of resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/how-palestinian-artists-carry-the-new-visions-spirit-of-resilience/): The New Visions art movement energised a cultural boycott in the 1980s. Artists are still using it as inspiration today.
- [Lawyers describe harrowing abuse of detainees in underground Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/lawyers-describe-harrowing-abuse-of-detainees-in-underground-israeli-prison/): Palestinian and Lebanese detainees being held in an underground Israeli jail face horrific mistreatment.
- [Why are biologic drugs expensive? Will Trump’s plans make them cheaper?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/why-are-biologic-drugs-expensive-will-trumps-plans-make-them-cheaper/): FDA aims to speed biosimilar approvals to increase competition, but experts warn drug prices may not drop quickly.
- [What will be the fallout from Ukraine’s worsening corruption scandal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/what-will-be-the-fallout-from-ukraines-worsening-corruption-scandal/): Several ministers have resigned in the wake of a $100m corruption investigation.
- [Video: Gen Z protests in Mexico fuelled by mayor’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/video-gen-z-protests-in-mexico-fuelled-by-mayors-murder/): Gen Z protesters in Mexico are demanding an end to impunity for gang violence and calling for justice.
- [Chile votes for new president in communist vs far-right contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/chile-votes-for-new-president-in-communist-vs-far-right-contest/): Elections pit governing leftist coalition against conservative challenger and will also redefine country’s legislature.
- [What’s Grokipedia, Musk’s AI-powered rival to Wikipedia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/whats-grokipedia-musks-ai-powered-rival-to-wikipedia/): Grokipedia copies Wikipedia’s format, but loose fact-checking and weak citations leave many of its claims unreliable.
- [Russia Says It Captured Two Villages In Southern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/russia-says-it-captured-two-villages-in-southern-ukraine/): The Russian Ministry of Defence announced via Telegram that its soldiers had captured Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, located in the Zaporizhzhia region
- [WATCH: Explosions Rock Argentina Industrial Park, Flames Send Debris Flying Before Being Contained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/watch-explosions-rock-argentina-industrial-park-flames-send-debris-flying-before-being-contained/): A massive blaze erupted after powerful explosions hit an industrial park near Buenos Aires on November 14. Over twenty people sustained minor injuries and were later discharged. Thick black and orange smoke rose over Ezeiza as the late-night blasts shattered windows, damaged buildings, and alarmed residents. Debris flew up to 250 meters, damaging about seven […]
- [What Will Be The Future After Last Of US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires Next Year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/what-will-be-the-future-after-last-of-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-expires-next-year/): With the New START treaty expiring soon, US and Russia leaders trade nuclear test threats. Experts warn ending mutual restraint could risk miscalculation and crisis
- [Britain To Announce ‘Most Significant’ Changes To Asylum Rules On Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/britain-to-announce-most-significant-changes-to-asylum-rules-on-monday/): Britain plans major asylum reforms inspired by Denmark, aiming to curb illegal migration amid pressure from Reform UK and criticism from Refugee Council.
- [Man tells Al Jazeera he left Gaza through Al Majd ‘displacement flight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/man-tells-al-jazeera-he-left-gaza-through-al-majd-displacement-flight/): This Palestinian man left Gaza through ‘Al Majd Europe’, a group using unofficial, Israeli-coordinated channels.
- [“Violence, torture” in Israeli prisons entrenched over years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/violence-torture-in-israeli-prisons-entrenched-over-years/): Basil Farraj, talks about the conditions and treatment of Palestinian and Lebanese prisoners in Israeli detention centr
- [Man says shadowy group sending Palestinians out of Gaza has Israeli support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/man-says-shadowy-group-sending-palestinians-out-of-gaza-has-israeli-support/): Al-Majd Europe group taking families on buses out of Gaza to Israel’s Ramon Airport – then to unknown destinations.
- [US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats after split](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/us-lawmaker-marjorie-taylor-greene-blames-trump-for-threats-after-split/): The former Trump ally accuses him of trying to intimidate Republicans before US House vote next week over Epstein files.
- [What one month of ceasefire in Gaza looks like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/what-one-month-of-ceasefire-in-gaza-looks-like/): The ceasefire was meant to stop Israel’s war on Gaza. But it has only changed its pace.
- [Video: DRC and M23 sign peace agreement in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/video-drc-and-m23-sign-peace-agreement-in-doha/): Representatives from the gov’t of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a peace agreement.
- [Israel not to be “trusted” on Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/israel-not-to-be-trusted-on-gaza-ceasefire/): “The Israelis find reasons to kill Palestinians … they continue to kill.”
- [Thousands march in Brazil town hosting COP30 for climate justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/thousands-march-in-brazil-town-hosting-cop30-for-climate-justice/): Indigenous-led protest in Belem urges climate action, fossil fuel phase-out and justice for affected communities.
- [‘Enormous evil’: Thousands rally in the Philippines over corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/enormous-evil-thousands-rally-in-the-philippines-over-corruption-scandal/): Protests come amid widespread anger over billions of pesos spent on substandard flood control projects.
- [The oyster farmers battling climate change in Fiji’s troubled seas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/16/the-oyster-farmers-battling-climate-change-in-fijis-troubled-seas/): As fishing traditions are threatened by storms and poachers, pearl oyster farms offer a lifeline to coastal communities.
- [Sheikh Hasina To Zulfikar Bhutto: Notable Heads Of State Sentenced To Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/sheikh-hasina-to-zulfikar-bhutto-notable-heads-of-state-sentenced-to-death/): As the former prime minister of Bangladesh gets the death penalty, here’s a look back a few other prominent world leaders who faced execution in the past.
- [Bipartisan US Reps Table Resolution For Better Strategic Partnership With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/bipartisan-us-reps-table-resolution-for-better-strategic-partnership-with-india/): The measure calls for continued cooperation between US and India to confront 21st-century challenges—from counterterrorism and cyber threats to emerging technologies.
- [Trump Unveils Fast-Track FIFA Visas For 2026 Football World Cup, Says No Entry Guarantee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-unveils-fast-track-fifa-visas-for-2026-football-world-cup-says-no-entry-guarantee/): The announcement comes as the US works to reassure international visitors of a smooth experience despite concerns over Trump’s intensified border policies
- [‘Parasocial’ Named Cambridge Dictionary’s Word Of 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/parasocial-named-cambridge-dictionarys-word-of-2025/): Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025, reflecting rising one-sided bonds with celebrities, influencers, AI chatbots, and digital entities.
- [Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Verdict Live Updates: Massive Security Deployment In Dhaka Amid Nationwide Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/bangladesh-sheikh-hasina-verdict-live-updates-massive-security-deployment-in-dhaka-amid-nationwide-shutdown/): Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Verdict Live Updates: The Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 student protest crackdown.
- ['Why Only Hasina?' Taslima Nasreen Slams Death Sentence For Ex-PM, Targets Yunus's 'Jihadist Forces'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/why-only-hasina-taslima-nasreen-slams-death-sentence-for-ex-pm-targets-yunuss-jihadist-forces/): The author, who has lived in exile in India since 1994, criticised the current regime, asking why the “terrorists” who ordered firing on demonstrators were not held accountable
- [Trump hails lower prices amid rising discontent over cost of living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-hails-lower-prices-amid-rising-discontent-over-cost-of-living/): US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.
- [‘Raspy But Defiant’: Trump Says Hoarse Voice Comes From ‘Shouting At 'Stupid People’, Not Illness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/raspy-but-defiant-trump-says-hoarse-voice-comes-from-shouting-at-stupid-people-not-illness/): Trump dismissed concerns about his hoarse voice, blaming it on shouting over trade disputes, not illness, and emphasized his exceptional health despite recent medical scrutiny.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,363](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1363/): Here are the key events from day 1,363 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Claims ‘Democrats Were Epstein’s Friends,’ Says Republicans Have No Involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-claims-democrats-were-epsteins-friends-says-republicans-have-no-involvement/): Trump urged Congress to make all Epstein-related files public, pledging to sign legislation compelling the Justice Department if it reaches his desk.
- ['Fails To Meet Palestinian Rights': Hamas Rejects US-Drafted Gaza Resolution Approved By UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/fails-to-meet-palestinian-rights-hamas-rejects-us-drafted-gaza-resolution-approved-by-un/): The UN Security Council approved a US-backed plan for Gaza that authorises an international stabilisation force and outlines a conditional pathway toward Palestinian statehood.
- [Russian Forces Push Deeper Into Ukraine's Pokrovsk, Battle For 'Gateway To Donetsk' Intensifies | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/russian-forces-push-deeper-into-ukraines-pokrovsk-battle-for-gateway-to-donetsk-intensifies-4k/): Russian forces pressed into Ukraine’s eastern towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad during this past week as Kyiv’s military mounted a strong defence. Russia sees Pokrovsk as a gateway to the remaining unoccupied parts of Donetsk, the region it has already claimed as its own in September 2022. As Ukrainians were gripped by a corruption scandal […]
- ['Sham Trial By Illegal Govt': Sheikh Hasina's Son Condemns Mother's Verdict | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/sham-trial-by-illegal-govt-sheikh-hasinas-son-condemns-mothers-verdict-exclusive/): Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed vowed that the Awami League would fight the sentence against his mother to “save Bangladesh”
- [Calls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/calls-for-answers-grow-over-canadas-interrogation-of-israel-critic/): Ministry of public safety says it is seeking more details about questioning of scholar Richard Falk at Toronto airport.
- [US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/us-fed-governor-cook-offers-detailed-defence-in-mortgage-fraud-case/): Cook’s lawyer says the criminal referrals against her ‘fail on even the most cursory look at the facts’.
- [UN Security Council passes US resolution backing Gaza international force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/un-security-council-passes-us-resolution-backing-gaza-international-force/): The measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats ‘credible pathway’ for Palestinian statehood.
- [Britain overhauls asylum policy as anti-immigration views rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/britain-overhauls-asylum-policy-as-anti-immigration-views-rise/): British officials say they’re enforcing tougher policies for asylum seekers in a sweeping overhaul of its policy.
- [‘A Great Ally’: Before Prince Salman’s White House Visit, Trump Confirms F-35 Sale To Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/a-great-ally-before-prince-salmans-white-house-visit-trump-confirms-f-35-sale-to-saudi-arabia/): US President Donald Trump called Saudi Arabia a “great ally” of the United States.
- [‘Okay With Me’: Trump Leaves Door Open For US Military Action In Mexico To Stop Drug Cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/okay-with-me-trump-leaves-door-open-for-us-military-action-in-mexico-to-stop-drug-cartels/): As Trump boosts firepower in the Caribbean, he warns Mexico over drug cartels and hints at possible military moves.
- [Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jet to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/trump-says-he-will-approve-sale-of-f-35-fighter-jet-to-saudi-arabia/): US president signals major arms deal ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House.
- [Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/acting-fema-head-david-richardson-steps-down-after-troubled-tenure/): Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.
- [‘Will Talk To Him’: Trump Says He’ll Speak To Maduro, Won’t Rule Out Sending Troops To Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/will-talk-to-him-trump-says-hell-speak-to-maduro-wont-rule-out-sending-troops-to-venezuela/): US President Donald Trump said that the US has to “take care of Venezuela” and said he will speak to counterpart Nicolas Maduro at some point.
- [‘Copycat’: Elon Musk Mocks Jeff Bezos After Amazon Founder Returns As CEO Of AI Startup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/copycat-elon-musk-mocks-jeff-bezos-after-amazon-founder-returns-as-ceo-of-ai-startup/): Elon Musk mocked Jeff Bezos as he returns to lead Project Prometheus, a $6.2 billion AI venture co-helmed with Vik Bajaj, aiming to revolutionize engineering and manufacturing.
- [Demonstrators cheer guilty verdict for former Bangladeshi PM Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/demonstrators-cheer-guilty-verdict-for-former-bangladeshi-pm-hasina/): Some of the protesters who helped to oust Sheikh Hasina from power say her death sentence is a first step to justice.
- [‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/disturbing-pattern-us-judge-rebukes-missteps-in-james-comey-indictment/): Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote there was ‘a reasonable basis’ to question whether ‘government misconduct’ occurred.
- [Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/israeli-settlers-torch-homes-and-vehicles-in-palestinian-west-bank-villages/): New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory.
- [Mobs Attack Sheikh Hasina’s Ancestral Home In Dhaka, Army Forced To Fire Tear Gas Shells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/mobs-attack-sheikh-hasinas-ancestral-home-in-dhaka-army-forced-to-fire-tear-gas-shells/): Police officers and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were forced to baton charge mobs who kept coming to Dhanmondi-32 to demolish Hasina’s ancestral home.
- [US families’ ‘mind blown’ with cuts to solar rooftop funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/us-families-mind-blown-with-cuts-to-solar-rooftop-funds/): Many US families had been adopting solar panels for their homes to bring down electricity costs which have shot up.
- [UN Lauds Bangladesh Court's Sheikh Hasina Verdict, Amnesty Calls Trial 'Neither Fair Nor Just'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/un-lauds-bangladesh-courts-sheikh-hasina-verdict-amnesty-calls-trial-neither-fair-nor-just/): The UN praised Bangladesh court’s death sentence for Sheikh Hasina over 2024 protest crackdown, while Amnesty International called the trial unfair and criticised the verdict.
- [Does ‘America First’ make the US weaker?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/does-america-first-make-the-us-weaker/): Former US diplomat Michael McFaul says US foreign policy is stuck between Cold War memories and ‘America First.’
- [‘Historic agreement’: Ukraine to receive fleet of French fighter jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/historic-agreement-ukraine-to-receive-fleet-of-french-fighter-jets/): France and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets.
- [Sri Lankan Man Asks Traveller For Sex, Masturbates In Front Of Her; Arrested After Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sri-lankan-man-asks-traveller-for-sex-masturbates-in-front-of-her-arrested-after-video-goes-viral/): The traveller said the incident shook her confidence, even though she is determined to finish her trip.
- ['Ukraine To Receive 100 Rafales From France': Zelenskyy After Meeting Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/ukraine-to-receive-100-rafales-from-france-zelenskyy-after-meeting-macron/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron signed a deal for Kyiv to receive 100 Rafale warplanes and air-defence systems, boosting Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks
- [Mexico President Sheinbaum Calls For Probe Into Violent Gen Z Protests, Fueled By Mayor's Murder |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/mexico-president-sheinbaum-calls-for-probe-into-violent-gen-z-protests-fueled-by-mayors-murder-4k/): Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum called for an investigation into clashes with police during a large weekend protest in the capital, arguing that the anti-government demonstration was co-opted by violent groups. “I asked the office of the attorney general to investigate who these groups are, where this violence is coming from,” she said at her daily […]
- [Palestine Action trial begins in London – what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/palestine-action-trial-begins-in-london-what-we-know/): Six members of the proscribed ‘terrorist’ action group to be tried over attack on Israeli weapons group Elbit Systems.
- [US Supreme Court to weigh ‘metering’ of asylum claims at US-Mexico border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/us-supreme-court-to-weigh-metering-of-asylum-claims-at-us-mexico-border/): The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.
- [Ethiopia confirms three Marburg deaths as outbreak sparks regional alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/ethiopia-confirms-three-marburg-deaths-as-outbreak-sparks-regional-alarm/): Health authorities isolate more than 100 contacts as deadly hemorrhagic virus detected near South Sudan border.
- [Syrian FM visits China, pledges ‘counterterrorism’ cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/syrian-fm-visits-china-pledges-counterterrorism-cooperation/): Syria’s Asaad al-Shaibani meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Damascus pushes to bolster international ties.
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN recognises Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/israels-ben-gvir-urges-killing-pa-officials-if-un-recognises-palestine/): Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded targeted assassinations of Palestinian Authority officials.
- [Was Sheikh Hasina's Marriage Anniversary Date Handpicked For Handing Out Death Sentence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/was-sheikh-hasinas-marriage-anniversary-date-handpicked-for-handing-out-death-sentence/): November 17 marks both Sheikh Hasina’s 1967 wedding to MA Wazed Miah and her 2025 death sentence for crimes against humanity, adding a personal dimension to the historic verdict
- [Amazon Plans First $12 Billion US Bond Sale In 3 Years To Boost AI Infrastructure: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/amazon-plans-first-12-billion-us-bond-sale-in-3-years-to-boost-ai-infrastructure-report/): The move comes as large technology companies step up borrowing to fund the rapidly expanding infrastructure required for AI
- [Gaza’s shelter crisis is ‘most dangerous’ disaster of war: Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/gazas-shelter-crisis-is-most-dangerous-disaster-of-war-authorities/): Gaza’s Government Media Office warns that hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians face catastrophic conditions.
- [Two missing after mudslides rip through northern Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/two-missing-after-mudslides-rip-through-northern-italy/): Firefighters are searching for two people missing after a mudslide hit a home overnight in Brazzano di Cormons, Italy.
- [The mothers, children suffering Israel’s engineered starvation in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/the-mothers-children-suffering-israels-engineered-starvation-in-gaza/): Israa and Mohammad struggle daily to feed their five daughters, including triplets born in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- ['No One Above Law': Yunus Welcomes Bangladesh Court’s Death Penalty Verdict Against Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/no-one-above-law-yunus-welcomes-bangladesh-courts-death-penalty-verdict-against-hasina/): In his statement, Yunus said the tribunal’s ruling carried deep significance for a country attempting to rebuild after a turbulent period
- [Putin’s Aide Nikolay Patrushev Meets Ajit Doval, Discusses Russian President's Visit To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/putins-aide-nikolay-patrushev-meets-ajit-doval-discusses-russian-presidents-visit-to-india/): Patrushev also held a meeting with Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, India’s National Maritime Security Coordinator, where they discussed maritime and security-related matters.
- [‘Don’t India My Texas’: MAGA Racists Troll Indians Online, Indian-American Feel The Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/dont-india-my-texas-maga-racists-troll-indians-online-indian-american-feel-the-heat/): Despite Indian Americans like Kash Patel, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Harmeet Dhillon in top US roles, anti-Indian sentiment and racist attacks have surged, CNN and Raqib Naik report.
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir urges killing PA officials if UN backs Palestinian state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/israels-ben-gvir-urges-killing-pa-officials-if-un-backs-palestinian-state/): Key Israeli minister say Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas should also be jailed if Palestinian statehood advances.
- [UK’s sweeping asylum law changes: How will they impact refugees?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/uks-sweeping-asylum-law-changes-how-will-they-impact-refugees/): Britain to announce proposals on asylum with refugees facing longer waits and possible return to their countries.
- [Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks spark spat with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/japanese-pm-takaichis-taiwan-remarks-spark-spat-with-china/): China is retaliating over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan.
- [Germany lifts curbs on arms exports to Israel, citing Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/germany-lifts-curbs-on-arms-exports-to-israel-citing-gaza-ceasefire/): Berlin says Gaza has now ‘stabilised’ despite daily Israeli attacks and continuing restrictions on humanitarian aid.
- [Concerns over death sentence for former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/concerns-over-death-sentence-for-former-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina/): A court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, over a violent crackdown on protests.
- [Why many Bosnian genocide scholars remain silent on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/why-many-bosnian-genocide-scholars-remain-silent-on-gaza/): Their refusal to speak out undermines scholarly integrity and the field of genocide studies.
- [South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/south-korea-proposes-talks-with-north-korea-on-military-demarcation-line/): Seoul calls for inter-Korean military negotiations to prevent accidental clashes and ease tensions with Pyongyang.
- [Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/exiled-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death-in-absentia/): A Bangladeshi tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity.
- [BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump lawsuit over Panorama documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bbc-determined-to-fight-trump-lawsuit-over-panorama-documentary/): In a letter, BBC Chair Samir Shah argued there remains ‘no basis for a defamation case’ against the British broadcaster.
- [Gunmen Kidnap 25 Schoolgirls From Nigerian Govt Boarding School, Kill Vice Principal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/gunmen-kidnap-25-schoolgirls-from-nigerian-govt-boarding-school-kill-vice-principal/): 25 students were kidnapped and Vice Principal Hassan Yakubu Makuku killed at Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Nigeria, highlighting ongoing security crises.
- [From Political Scion To Facing Death Row: The Fall Of Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/from-political-scion-to-facing-death-row-the-fall-of-ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina/): Rising from the trauma of losing most of her family in the 1975 coup, Sheikh Hasina went on to dominate Bangladesh’s political landscape for years.
- [Zelensky, Macron Sign LOI as Ukraine Seeks up to 100 Rafale jets from France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/zelensky-macron-sign-loi-as-ukraine-seeks-up-to-100-rafale-jets-from-france/): On Nov 17, Zelenskiy signed a deal with France for 100 Rafale jets to strengthen Ukraine’s defense amid rising Russian attacks, during his Paris visit with Macron. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Russia Claims New Territorial Gains As Ukraine Struggles To Hold Positions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/russia-claims-new-territorial-gains-as-ukraine-struggles-to-hold-positions/): Russia says its forces have captured Mala Tokmachka and Rivnopillia in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region as Kyiv struggles to hold the front near Pokrovsk. The loss of Mala Tokmachka could undermine supply routes to Orikhiv, while aerial footage shows Russian troops raising flags over damaged houses in Rivnopillia amid intensified fighting. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Jaishankar Arrives In Russia For SCO Meeting, To Meet Lavrov Ahead Of Putin’s December Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/jaishankar-arrives-in-russia-for-sco-meeting-to-meet-lavrov-ahead-of-putins-december-visit/): S Jaishankar arrives in Moscow for the SCO Heads of State Council meeting, to discuss India-Russia ties, inaugurate consulates in Kazan and Ekaterinburg.
- [Sheikh Hasina's Fall: How Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady' Went From PM To Death Row Convict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sheikh-hasinas-fall-how-bangladeshs-iron-lady-went-from-pm-to-death-row-convict/): In a cruel twist of fate, Sheikh Hasina now stands convicted of what her family once fought while she watches the verdict unfold from exile in neighbouring India
- [Russia Adds Ex-PM Mikhail Kasyanov, Economist Sergei Guriev To 'Extremists & Terrorists' List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/russia-adds-ex-pm-mikhail-kasyanov-economist-sergei-guriev-to-extremists-terrorists-list/): The list, maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, now includes 19,131 individuals and 823 organisations
- [LIVE: Hamas rejects ‘foreign guardianship’ of Gaza before UN vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/live-hamas-rejects-foreign-guardianship-of-gaza-before-un-vote/): The Security Council is set to vote on a US resolution detailing the long-awaited Gaza stabilisation force.
- [‘Not Afraid…’ Hasina Defies Bangladesh Death Sentence, Dhaka Seeks Ex-PM’s Handover From India | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/not-afraid-hasina-defies-bangladesh-death-sentence-dhaka-seeks-ex-pms-handover-from-india-4k/): A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity on Monday (Nov. 17)Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising last year that eventually ousted her.The highly anticipated ruling, which was […]
- ['Determined To Fight': BBC Chief Vows To Take On Trump's $5 Billion Defamation Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/determined-to-fight-bbc-chief-vows-to-take-on-trumps-5-billion-defamation-threat/): The US President’s lawyers threatened a lawsuit demanding no less than $1 billion, with potential damages rising to $5 billion
- [UK journalist Sami Hamdi tells of harsh conditions in ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/uk-journalist-sami-hamdi-tells-of-harsh-conditions-in-ice-detention/): UK journalist Sami Hamdi has told Al Jazeera of harsh conditions during the weeks he was held by ICE in the US.
- [Afreen in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/afreen-in-india/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Cheers in Bangladesh court as former PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/cheers-in-bangladesh-court-as-former-pm-sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death/): There were cheers in court as Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death.
- [Israel linked to shady company behind Gaza ‘displacement’ flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/israel-linked-to-shady-company-behind-gaza-displacement-flights/): The shadowy company moving people from Gaza is assuring clients it’s still operating as normal.
- [Nigeria missing out on World Cup due to “all sorts of problems”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/nigeria-missing-out-on-world-cup-due-to-all-sorts-of-problems/): “Nigeria had a group that on paper should have seen them top.”
- [Why the olive harvest in Palestine is more than just farming?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/why-the-olive-harvest-in-palestine-is-more-than-just-farming/): We look at what this olive harvest really means for Palestinians and how it connects generations across the land.
- [Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surge amid Gaza war: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/palestinian-deaths-in-israeli-jails-surge-amid-gaza-war-report/): Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.
- [Iran Ends Visa-Free Entry For Indians, These New Rules Take Effect From November 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/iran-ends-visa-free-entry-for-indians-these-new-rules-take-effect-from-november-22/): Iran has been a popular destination for Indian tourists, offering a mix of cultural, historical and spiritual sites.
- ['Act Of Sabotage': Polish PM After Blast Damages Ukraine Aid Delivery Rail Route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/act-of-sabotage-polish-pm-after-blast-damages-ukraine-aid-delivery-rail-route/): Polish PM Tusk says sabotage destroyed a key Ukraine aid rail line. No injuries. Authorities suspect foreign involvement but no blame assigned yet.
- ['From Charge To Verdict In 130 Days': Team Hasina Flags Crimes Tribunal's Rapid Trial Timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/from-charge-to-verdict-in-130-days-team-hasina-flags-crimes-tribunals-rapid-trial-timeline/): Sources close to ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina point to the haste with which the trial has taken place, making it the “quickest criminal trial” in the country’s history
- [Invisible Jets? China Says Its New 'Cloak' Tech Can Make Aircraft Vanish From Radar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/invisible-jets-china-says-its-new-cloak-tech-can-make-aircraft-vanish-from-radar/): Chinese scientists unveil an aero-amphibious invisibility cloak for drones, aiming for radar invisibility and a strategic edge for China over US stealth aircraft like F-22 and J-20
- [Japan Says 'Channels Of Communications Are Open' Amid Row With China Over Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/japan-says-channels-of-communications-are-open-amid-row-with-china-over-taiwan/): Tensions rise as China warns citizens against Japan travel after PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks. Japan urges dialogue, while Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te calls for international vigilance
- [Dozens of Indian pilgrims feared dead as bus crashes in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/dozens-of-indian-pilgrims-feared-dead-as-bus-crashes-in-saudi-arabia/): Transporting worshippers around Saudi Arabia’s holy sites has frequently proven dangerous.
- [Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity – what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sheikh-hasina-convicted-of-crimes-against-humanity-what-we-know/): Former prime minister sentenced to death by special tribunal for her role in bloody 2024 crackdown on protesters.
- [Dozens killed in DR Congo mine disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/dozens-killed-in-dr-congo-mine-disaster/): A bridge collapse at a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 80 workers.
- [‘From the movies’: Sami Hamdi details ‘aggressive’ ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/from-the-movies-sami-hamdi-details-aggressive-ice-detention/): Bundled into vehicle with blacked-out windows, British journalist recounts detainment in US due to Palestinian support.
- [What’s prompting growing anticorruption protests in the Philippines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/whats-prompting-growing-anticorruption-protests-in-the-philippines/): Mass protests demand transparency in the government investigation of flood-related corruption scandal.
- [98 Palestinians Died In Custody Since October 2023, Real Toll Likely To Be More: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/98-palestinians-died-in-custody-since-october-2023-real-toll-likely-to-be-more-report/): At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, with reports of higher tolls and abuse, including two doctors’ deaths.
- [Air India To Resume Delhi-Shanghai Flights From February 2026, To Operate 4 Times A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/air-india-to-resume-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-to-operate-4-times-a-week/): The airline also revealed wider expansion plans into China, stating that it intends to introduce a non-stop Mumbai–Shanghai service in 2026
- [‘I Don’t Care, Illegitimate Verdict’: Sheikh Hasina To News18 After Tribunal’s Death Penalty Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/i-dont-care-illegitimate-verdict-sheikh-hasina-to-news18-after-tribunals-death-penalty-ruling/): In a sharply worded message sent to News18, Hasina said, “I do not care. They are illegitimate, and the verdict was delivered by an illegitimate extremist regime.
- [Bangladesh Govt Urges India To Hand Over Sheikh Hasina, Calls Death Penalty Ruling 'Historic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/bangladesh-govt-urges-india-to-hand-over-sheikh-hasina-calls-death-penalty-ruling-historic/): The Interim Government of Bangladesh hails the ICT death verdicts for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, urging calm following the ruling.
- [Trita Parsi on Iran, the US and the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/trita-parsi-on-iran-the-us-and-the-middle-east/): .
- [Battles in West Kordofan as Sudan army resists RSF’s eastward push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/battles-in-west-kordofan-as-sudan-army-resists-rsfs-eastward-push/): Reports of the desperate humanitarian situation and atrocities continue to mount as paramilitary RSF pushes eastwards.
- [Ice cream and MAGA drama in the American swamp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/ice-cream-and-maga-drama-in-the-american-swamp/): Trump’s breakup with some Republicans may entertain, but it won’t pull American politics out of the plutocratic bog.
- [Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity: Who Are Her Co-Accused?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death-for-crimes-against-humanity-who-are-her-co-accused/): Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal were sentenced to death by the ICT for crimes against humanity during the August 2024 student protests in Bangladesh.
- [Saudi Bus Crash: 54 Indians Were To Travel, 8 Chose Private Transport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/saudi-bus-crash-54-indians-were-to-travel-8-chose-private-transport/): Saudi Bus Crash: Reportedly, the officials received a list of 46 people who chose the bus, while eight travelled through private transport.
- [Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To Death: What Was She Convicted Of, And What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death-what-was-she-convicted-of-and-what-happens-next/): The ICT has delivered its first verdict on last year’s uprising, handing Sheikh Hasina a death sentence. Here’s what she was found guilty of and what options she has now
- [US To Designate Venezuelan Cartel 'Led By President Maduro' As Foreign Terrorist Organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/us-to-designate-venezuelan-cartel-led-by-president-maduro-as-foreign-terrorist-organisation/): The US will designate Cartel de los Soles, led by Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, citing links to drug trafficking and violence across the hemisphere.
- [Landslides kill dozens as heavy rains lash Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/landslides-kill-dozens-as-heavy-rains-lash-southeast-asia/): Scientists warn climate change making Southeast Asia’s rainy season increasingly hazardous.
- [Can AI predict famine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/can-ai-predict-famine/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen looks at whether AI can help to predict famine before it hits.
- [Spain vs Turkiye: World Cup 2026 qualifier – team news, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/spain-vs-turkiye-world-cup-2026-qualifier-team-news-start-time-lineups/): Group E leaders Spain aim to qualify for direct entry into next year’s World Cup with a final takedown of Turkiye.
- [Tension high as Bangladesh tribunal convicts ex-PM Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/tension-high-as-bangladesh-tribunal-convicts-ex-pm-hasina/): Hasina – currently in exile in India – convicted over 2024 crackdown on protests that killed hundreds.
- [‘Conspiracy To Avenge 1971’: Ex-Bangladesh Minister Calls Trial Of Sheikh Hasina, Himself ‘Fake’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/conspiracy-to-avenge-1971-ex-bangladesh-minister-calls-trial-of-sheikh-hasina-himself-fake-exclusive/): Former Bangladesh home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also disputed the nature of the evidence, arguing that digital material cannot be trusted in the absence of physical proof
- ['People Will Throw Tribunal's Judgment In Bay Of Bengal': Ex-Hasina Minister Slams 'Kangaroo Court'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/17/people-will-throw-tribunals-judgment-in-bay-of-bengal-ex-hasina-minister-slams-kangaroo-court/): Jahangir Kabir Nanak claimed that the charges, including orders to use drones, helicopters, and lethal force against citizens, are fabricated, lies and deceit
- [‘Want Peace For Israelis And Palestinians’: Saudi Crown Prince Hints At Joining Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/want-peace-for-israelis-and-palestinians-saudi-crown-prince-hints-at-joining-abraham-accords/): Trump said that Mohammed bin Salman expressed a desire to join the Abraham Accords, a framework that formalises diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab states.
- [Elon Musk Spotted At White House In First Appearance Since Feud With Trump | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/elon-musk-spotted-at-white-house-in-first-appearance-since-feud-with-trump-video/): Elon Musk made his first public visit to the White House since his feud with Trump. He appeared at a dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday night.
- [Massive Fire Forces Evacuations, Damages Over 170 Homes In Southwestern Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/massive-fire-forces-evacuations-damages-over-170-homes-in-southwestern-japan/): A massive wind-driven fire tore through a neighborhood in Oita, southwestern Japan, destroying around 170 homes and forcing over 170 residents to evacuate.
- [Families of Bangladesh protest victims want Hasina ‘brought back, hanged’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/families-of-bangladesh-protest-victims-want-hasina-brought-back-hanged/): As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,364](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1364/): Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Approves F-35 Jets Sale To Saudi Arabia, Signs Agreements On Civil Nuclear Energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/us-approves-f-35-jets-sale-to-saudi-arabia-signs-agreements-on-civil-nuclear-energy/): The US has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and signed a major civil nuclear cooperation deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington.
- [At White House Dinner, Trump Designates Saudi Arabia A Major Non-NATO Ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/at-white-house-dinner-trump-designates-saudi-arabia-a-major-non-nato-ally/): He added that the declaration was being revealed for the first time at the prince’s request.
- ['My Son Is A Big Fan': Trump Hails Ronaldo At White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/my-son-is-a-big-fan-trump-hails-ronaldo-at-white-house-dinner/): Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House dinner. Donald Trump praised Ronaldo, mentioning his son Barron is a big fan and thanked both guests for their presence.
- [Transparency Triumph: US Congress Mandates Release Of Epstein Files In Overwhelming Bipartisan Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/transparency-triumph-us-congress-mandates-release-of-epstein-files-in-overwhelming-bipartisan-vote/): The 427-1 vote was followed almost immediately by a unanimous consent agreement in the Senate to pass the bill once officially transmitted
- [Congress passes bill to release ‘Epstein files’, sending measure to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/congress-passes-bill-to-release-epstein-files-sending-measure-to-trump/): The vote represents a major step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public.
- [In Oval Office Reset, MBS Denies Role In 'Painful' Khashoggi Killing As Trump Shields Saudi Prince](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/in-oval-office-reset-mbs-denies-role-in-painful-khashoggi-killing-as-trump-shields-saudi-prince/): Mohammed bin Salman told reporters that the kingdom took ‘all the right steps’ in conducting a probe and ‘improved our system to be sure that nothing happened like that’ again
- [Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills at least 13](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/israeli-attack-on-palestinian-refugee-camp-in-lebanon-kills-at-least-13/): Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- [Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/unbeaten-spain-qualify-for-2026-world-cup-after-2-2-draw-with-turkiye/): Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.
- [Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/paramount-skydance-prepares-71bn-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-report/): Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.
- [Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/britains-mi5-warns-lawmakers-over-chinese-spies-posing-as-headhunters/): Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy.
- [Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over attack on Israeli arms maker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/palestine-action-activists-on-trial-in-uk-over-attack-on-israeli-arms-maker/): The judge urged the jury to do away with personal feelings about the war on Gaza or the legality of the proscription.
- [Trump hosts Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman: Five key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-hosts-saudi-arabias-mohammed-bin-salman-five-key-takeaways/): US president heaps praise on Saudi Arabia’s crown prince as Washington and Riyadh deepen ties with massive investments.
- [US court blocks new Texas congressional map while state officials appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/us-court-blocks-new-texas-congressional-map-while-state-officials-appeal/): The majority on a federal court in El Paso, Texas, found that the new map used race to redraw congressional districts.
- [Trump Defends MBS Over Khashoggi's Murder, Vows F-35s as Saudi Pledges $1 Trillion US Investment |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-defends-mbs-over-khashoggis-murder-vows-f-35s-as-saudi-pledges-1-trillion-us-investment-4k/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US President Donald Trump at the White House, eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington, DC Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, with a group of fighter jets, including F-35s, flying overheadCannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the […]
- [Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/saudi-crown-prince-promises-trillion-dollar-investments-with-us/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new deals with the US.
- [Meta prevails in existential challenge as court rules it’s not a monopoly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/meta-prevails-in-existential-challenge-as-court-rules-its-not-a-monopoly/): A US judge ruled that the social media landscape had ‘changed markedly’ since the lawsuit was brought five years ago.
- [What is the F-35 fighter jet, and why does Saudi Arabia want it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/what-is-the-f-35-fighter-jet-and-why-does-saudi-arabia-want-it/): As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the US, we take a look at the fighter jet his country wants to buy.
- [MBS: No normalisation with Israel without path to Palestinian statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/mbs-no-normalisation-with-israel-without-path-to-palestinian-statehood/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Riyadh sought to join Trump’s Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel.
- [House passes bill demanding government release Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/house-passes-bill-demanding-government-release-epstein-files/): The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 to release documents related to sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Saudi Crown Prince: Don’t let Osama bin Laden sour US-Saudi relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/saudi-crown-prince-dont-let-osama-bin-laden-sour-us-saudi-relations/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Osama bin Laden led the 9/11 attacks to destroy US-Saudi relations.
- ["Clear Path To.." MBS Sets Terms For Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords, Can Trump Convice Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/clear-path-to-mbs-sets-terms-for-saudi-arabia-joining-abraham-accords-can-trump-convice-israel/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Riyadh wants to be part of the Abraham Accords, the framework for normalization deals with Israel, but also wants to secure “a clear path [toward] a two-state solution.” Bin Salman told reporters alongside US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office that the pair had a “healthy discussion” […]
- [Hamas, Gaza factions say UN resolution undermines ‘national will’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/hamas-gaza-factions-say-un-resolution-undermines-national-will/): The groups said the resolution entrenches a reality that restricts Palestinians’ right to self-determination.
- [Microsoft, Nvidia invest in Anthropic in cloud services deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/microsoft-nvidia-invest-in-anthropic-in-cloud-services-deal/): The investment comes after rival OpenAI announced a comparable deal with Amazon.
- ['Things Happened... Don't Embarrass Him': Trump Says MBS Knew Nothing About Khashoggi's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/things-happened-dont-embarrass-him-trump-says-mbs-knew-nothing-about-khashoggis-murder/): Making his first appearance at the White House since Khashoggi’s murder, Prince Mohammed described the killing as a “mistake”
- ['Looking Forward To Hosting Russian President': PM Modi To Putin's Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/looking-forward-to-hosting-russian-president-pm-modi-to-putins-aide/): Nikolai Patrushev met PM Modi to discuss maritime cooperation ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India visit. S Jaishankar also met Putin in Moscow, preparing for the upcoming summit.
- [Nigeria intensifies search for 25 abducted schoolgirls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/nigeria-intensifies-search-for-25-abducted-schoolgirls/): More than 11 years ago, Boko Haram fighters abducted 276 girls from their school in the town of Chibok.
- [Conservationists want to protect brazilwood. So why are musicians alarmed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/conservationists-want-to-protect-brazilwood-so-why-are-musicians-alarmed/): Brazil hopes to raise trade restrictions to protect an endangered tree. But musicians fear for their instruments.
- [‘Not going to happen’: Sheinbaum dismisses Trump threat of Mexico strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/not-going-to-happen-sheinbaum-dismisses-trump-threat-of-mexico-strikes/): The US president had previously suggested his military could strike land-based cartel targets in Mexico.
- ['Hates Indians, Jews': Trump's Son Fires Fresh Salvo Against NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/hates-indians-jews-trumps-son-fires-fresh-salvo-against-nyc-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/): Eric Trump argued that major American cities are being transformed by what he called an “extreme far-left agenda”
- [Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince With Grand Show Of Pomp And Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-hosts-saudi-crown-prince-with-grand-show-of-pomp-and-ceremony/): During the Tuesday’s visit, Mohammed bin Salman said that the 2018 killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a “huge mistake”,
- [What's Next For Sheikh Hasina? | Ex-PM's Son Takes The Question | Sheikh Hasina Death Penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/whats-next-for-sheikh-hasina-ex-pms-son-takes-the-question-sheikh-hasina-death-penalty/): In his first public reaction following the death row verdict delivered against his mother, ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed condemned the ruling stressing that the order was passed by an “illegal government”.Sajeeb Wazed vowed that the Awami League would fight the sentence to “save Bangladesh”. Calling the legal proceedings a […]
- [Israeli army fires on Al Jazeera cameraman at protest in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/israeli-army-fires-on-al-jazeera-cameraman-at-protest-in-occupied-west-bank/): The Israeli army has shot and injured Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman Fadi Yassin while reporting in the occupied West Bank.
- [Trump greets Saudi’s MBS with lavish ceremony, military flyover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-greets-saudis-mbs-with-lavish-ceremony-military-flyover/): Donald Trump welcomed Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with music, a procession of horses, and a military flyover.
- [Bitcoin ticks up after erasing all of 2025 gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/bitcoin-ticks-up-after-erasing-all-of-2025-gains/): The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
- [Japan's Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice Midnight, Shoots Ash Nearly 4.5 km High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/japans-sakurajima-volcano-erupts-twice-midnight-shoots-ash-nearly-4-5-km-high/): The violent outburst, which originated from the Minamidake crater, triggered widespread ashfall alerts across several prefectures, including Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Miyazaki
- [Suspects Behind Rail Sabotage Identified As 2 Ukrainians Working For Russia: Polish PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/suspects-behind-rail-sabotage-identified-as-2-ukrainians-working-for-russia-polish-pm/): Poland PM Donald Tusk blamed two Ukrainian citizens working for Russian intelligence for sabotage on train tracks near Mika and Pulawy, disrupting aid to Ukraine and causing chaos.
- [LIVE: Spain vs Turkiye – UEFA qualifier World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/live-spain-vs-turkiye-uefa-qualifier-world-cup-2026/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Spain and Turkiye vie for top spot in Group E.
- [WFP warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding shortfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/wfp-warns-of-deepening-hunger-crisis-amid-funding-shortfall/): UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.
- [Polish company accused of supplying explosives for Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/polish-company-accused-of-supplying-explosives-for-israels-war-on-gaza/): An investigation claims state-owned Nitro-Chem provides TNT for Mk 80 series bombs and BLU-109 bombs.
- [Survivors denounce Trump’s attempts to block Epstein files vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/survivors-denounce-trumps-attempts-to-block-epstein-files-vote/): Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse sharply criticised Trump for attempts to block a vote on the release of files.
- [US Withdraws Typhon Missile System From Japan Amid Taiwan Row, China's Invasion Forces 'Spotted' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/us-withdraws-typhon-missile-system-from-japan-amid-taiwan-row-chinas-invasion-forces-spotted-4k/): The U.S. has withdrawn its Typhon mid range missile system from a base in Iwakuni, Japan, after temporarily deploying it as part of the joint “Resolute Dragon” military drills earlier this year. The system, capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM 6 interceptors, had raised regional tension — especially with China — because its […]
- [Israel Says 2 Terrorists Killed After Attack In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/israel-says-2-terrorists-killed-after-attack-in-west-bank/): One killed and three injured in a West Bank attack; IDF eliminated two terrorists. Islamic Jihad and Hamas praised the act amid rising violence and settler attacks.
- [Poland blames two Ukrainians allegedly working for Russia for railway blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/poland-blames-two-ukrainians-allegedly-working-for-russia-for-railway-blast/): Polish prime minister says the two suspects are believed to have left Polish territory for Belarus after the attack.
- [Britain's Spy Service Warns Lawmakers Of Chinese Spy Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/britains-spy-service-warns-lawmakers-of-chinese-spy-risk/): Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers of Chinese Ministry of State Security agents recruiting within UK to gather information and influence, citing ongoing national security threats.
- [Suicide in the Jungle: Inside Colombia’s Indigenous Embera community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/suicide-in-the-jungle-inside-colombias-indigenous-embera-community/): A young Indigenous Embera woman travels to Colombia’s jungle to confront a suicide epidemic in her community.
- [LIVE: US House to vote on Epstein files’ release as Trump drops opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/live-us-house-to-vote-on-epstein-files-release-as-trump-drops-opposition/): Vote on release of Justice Department files on late sex offender is expected to pass in Republican-controlled House.
- [Trump’s war on South Africa betrays a sinister threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trumps-war-on-south-africa-betrays-a-sinister-threat/): Trump’s attacks on South Africa expose an old Western reflex to punish African sovereignty.
- [What Is Cloudflare? The Invisible Service Behind Massive Outage At X, AI Platforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/what-is-cloudflare-the-invisible-service-behind-massive-outage-at-x-ai-platforms/): Cloudflare outage disrupted several websites including X, ChatGPT, Canva and Truth Social, causing widespread access issues across millions of internet properties.
- [Syria launches first trial over coastal violence that killed thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/syria-launches-first-trial-over-coastal-violence-that-killed-thousands/): The attacks in March killed thousands, many from the Alawite religious minority.
- [What is the international stabilisation force for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/what-is-the-international-stabilisation-force-for-gaza/): A UNSC resolution passed backing the creation of an international stabilisation force in Gaza. So what does that mean?
- [Video: Families in Gaza still living without electricity as winter arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/video-families-in-gaza-still-living-without-electricity-as-winter-arrives/): Thousands of families in Gaza are plunged into darkness every evening as they can’t access electricity.
- [Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/russias-new-nuclear-powered-missile/): AJ Defence Editor @alexgatopoulos explains how emerging nuclear systems from major powers are contributing to reshaping
- [Palestinians on ‘removal’ flight to South Africa speak to Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/palestinians-on-removal-flight-to-south-africa-speak-to-al-jazeera/): Al Jazeera has spoken to Palestinians who fled Gaza on a controversial flight to South Africa run by Al Majd Europe.
- [What is the UN-backed plan for a Gaza stabilisation force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/what-is-the-un-backed-plan-for-a-gaza-stabilisation-force/): The UN Security Council has adopted Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, approving an international stabilisation force.
- [Mixed reactions to UN Security Council approval of Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/mixed-reactions-to-un-security-council-approval-of-gaza-plan/): There have been mostly positive reactions to the vote, marking a turning point in Israel’s two-year war on Gaza.
- [Japan Warns Nationals In China As Beijing Halts Japanese Film Screenings Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/japan-warns-nationals-in-china-as-beijing-halts-japanese-film-screenings-amid-rising-tensions/): Chinese distributors have paused the release of at least two upcoming Japanese films, a move state broadcaster CCTV described as a “prudent decision”
- [Cop30 Participants Include 300 Agriculture Lobbyists Responsible for Most Global Emissions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/cop30-participants-include-300-agriculture-lobbyists-responsible-for-most-global-emissions-report/): Over 300 industrial agriculture lobbyists at Cop30 outnumber Canada’s delegation, drawing criticism over deforestation and climate inaction in Brazil.
- [Onboard video captures crash of plane carrying DR Congo minister ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/onboard-video-captures-crash-of-plane-carrying-dr-congo-minister/): Dramatic video filmed on a plane carrying DR Congo’s mining minister captured the moment it crashed on landing.
- [Has technology transformed childhood or hijacked it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/has-technology-transformed-childhood-or-hijacked-it/): While digital life connects it can also distract. But is social media helping young people or harming them?
- [Watch: PLA Navy Holds Drills In South China Sea To Boost Combat Capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/watch-pla-navy-holds-drills-in-south-china-sea-to-boost-combat-capabilities/): The Chinese PLA Navy conducted multi-day, combat-focused live-fire drills in the South China Sea, involving the Honghu supply ship, Hengyang frigate, and naval aviation in continuous day-night operations. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Race to reopen Gaza schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/race-to-reopen-gaza-schools/): The ceasefire has led to an urgent push to reopen classes for 600,000 Gaza children who have missed two years of school.
- [What’s on the agenda as Saudi Arabia’s MBS meets Trump in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/whats-on-the-agenda-as-saudi-arabias-mbs-meets-trump-in-the-us/): Agenda to include security, weapons, trade, investment and Trump’s ambition to add Saudi Arabia to the Abraham Accords.
- [US House votes on releasing Epstein files: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/us-house-votes-on-releasing-epstein-files-what-to-expect/): Trump said he will sign off on a bill to release the Epstein files if it passes in Congress on Tuesday.
- [MBS to visit the US to “carry on the momentum” of Trump’s trip in May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/mbs-to-visit-the-us-to-carry-on-the-momentum-of-trumps-trip-in-may/): “I think one of the main themes of this visit is to have it as a facilitatory aspect for other things in the future.”
- [Why Were Sheikh Hasina's Parents And Siblings Including Her 10-Year-Old Brother Killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/why-were-sheikh-hasinas-parents-and-siblings-including-her-10-year-old-brother-killed/): On August 15, 1975, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family were killed in a coup led by army officers in Dhaka while Sheikh Hasina was with her husband in Germany
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy headed to Turkiye in bid to resuscitate peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/ukraines-zelenskyy-headed-to-turkiye-in-bid-to-resuscitate-peace-talks/): Meeting reportedly set up with US envoy, but Moscow says no Russian representatives will attend.
- [How Donald Trump shifted on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/how-donald-trump-shifted-on-releasing-the-jeffrey-epstein-files/): Trump called Epstein file demands a hoax but now urges Republicans to release them, saying he has nothing to hide.
- [Trump’s Gaza plan now has “authority to use force”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trumps-gaza-plan-now-has-authority-to-use-force/): “There is actually a need for an operation to have the permission to use force to maintain law and order in Gaza.”
- [‘Dire situation’: Russia gains ground in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/dire-situation-russia-gains-ground-in-ukraines-zaporizhia-region/): Residents flee as Moscow closes in on Huliaipole, a strategic town, using glide bombs and tactics to conceal troops.
- [Taiwan's New Guide To Help Citizens Brace For Chinese Invasion, Natural Disasters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/taiwans-new-guide-to-help-citizens-brace-for-chinese-invasion-natural-disasters/): Taiwan will distribute survival booklets to all citizens, detailing disaster and invasion preparedness amid rising China tensions, cybersecurity risks, and military threats.
- [Charlotte’s Web: What’s happening with North Carolina immigration raids?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/charlottes-web-whats-happening-with-north-carolina-immigration-raids/): US immigration officers detained more than 130 people over the weekend in Charlotte.
- ['No Whitewashing, No Justification': Jaishankar's Strong Message On Terrorism At SCO Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/no-whitewashing-no-justification-jaishankars-strong-message-on-terrorism-at-sco-summit/): ‘No Whitewashing, No Justification’: Jaishankar’s Strong Message On Terrorism At SCO Summit
- [Nestle accused of risking baby heath in Africa, Asia and Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/nestle-accused-of-risking-baby-heath-in-africa-asia-and-latin-america/): NGO says Swiss food giant is ‘putting the health of babies at risk for profit’ by adding sugar to babyfood.
- [Delhi car bombing accused seen ahead of court appearance in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/delhi-car-bombing-accused-seen-ahead-of-court-appearance-in-india/): A suspect accused of having links to a deadly car bomb in the Indian capital New Delhi, was seen being led into court.
- [Bangladesh’s ICT That Sentenced Sheikh Hasina: A Court ‘International’ Only In Name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/bangladeshs-ict-that-sentenced-sheikh-hasina-a-court-international-only-in-name/): A detailed study of the act and the procedures of investigation and trial indicate that the ICT of Bangladesh is just a domestic tribunal wearing an international mask
- [Russia Offers India Su-57E Jets With ‘Unrestricted’ Tech Transfer Ahead Of Putin’s December Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/russia-offers-india-su-57e-jets-with-unrestricted-tech-transfer-ahead-of-putins-december-visit/): Su-57E meets all established fifth-generation criteria, citing its composite-heavy structure, radar-absorbent coatings, and internal weapons bays designed to enhance stealth.
- [Prosecutors demand life as ICC prepares to sentence Sudan ‘axe murderer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/prosecutors-demand-life-as-icc-prepares-to-sentence-sudan-axe-murderer/): Convicted of Darfur atrocities in the 2000s, Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman claims he is a victim of mistaken identity.
- [Where Are Sheikh Hasina's Children And Why WHO Placed Her Daughter On Indefinite Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/where-are-sheikh-hasinas-children-and-why-who-placed-her-daughter-on-indefinite-leave/): Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, who spent much of her childhood in India, has maintained a public distance from politics but the current crisis drew her into the political crossfire
- [Philippine President Marcos rejects sister’s accusation of chronic drug use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/philippine-president-marcos-rejects-sisters-accusation-of-chronic-drug-use/): Philippine president faces accusation of chronic drug use amid a major corruption scandal over flood-control projects.
- [Emotional reunions as Palestinian patients return to Gaza after two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/emotional-reunions-as-palestinian-patients-return-to-gaza-after-two-years/): Seventy-six Palestinian patients and their attendants have returned to Gaza after being stranded for two years.
- [Trump Approves F-35 Sale To Saudi Arabia Despite Fears Of Chinese Espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-approves-f-35-sale-to-saudi-arabia-despite-fears-of-chinese-espionage/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Washington for talks on possible sale of 48 F-35 jets.
- [UN Security Council approves US resolution backing Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/un-security-council-approves-us-resolution-backing-trumps-gaza-plan/): UNSC backs US plan, approving a stabilisation force and ‘board of peace’ to oversee Gaza’s governance and rebuilding.
- [‘I’d Be Proud To Do It’: Trump Open To Strikes In Mexico, Says Talks Possible With Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/id-be-proud-to-do-it-trump-open-to-strikes-in-mexico-says-talks-possible-with-maduro/): Donald Trump said he would be “ok” with authorizing US strikes in Mexico to stop drug trafficking networks.
- [GK: Which Countries Make Large Cash Deposits Directly Into Every Citizen’s Bank Account?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/gk-which-countries-make-large-cash-deposits-directly-into-every-citizens-bank-account/): From Alaska to Singapore, some governments deposit large sums directly into citizens’ bank accounts. Discover which countries do this and why
- [‘Political Bloodbath…’ Trump Lends Support As Accusers Double Down On Release Epstein Files Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/political-bloodbath-trump-lends-support-as-accusers-double-down-on-release-epstein-files-appeal/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos A ‘Copycat’ After Launch of $6.2 Billion AI Venture Project Prometheus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/elon-musk-calls-jeff-bezos-a-copycat-after-launch-of-6-2-billion-ai-venture-project-prometheus/): Elon Musk calls Jeff Bezos a copycat after Bezos unveils Project Prometheus, a $6.2 billion AI venture co-led by Vik Bajaj, intensifying their tech rivalry across industries.
- [China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/china-suspends-japanese-film-releases-amid-diplomatic-row-over-taiwan/): Chinese state media says distributors made ‘prudent’ decision to postpone releases due to audience sentiment.
- [Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/ex-harvard-president-larry-summers-apologises-over-epstein-emails/): Summers says he will be taking a step back from engagements after questionable emails with Epstein made public.
- [Germany, Netherlands qualify for World Cup 2026 on last day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/germany-netherlands-qualify-for-world-cup-2026-on-last-day/): Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas says UN resolution does not meet demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-hamas-says-un-resolution-does-not-meet-demands/): Hamas says UN Security Council resolution fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands.
- [Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua in heavyweight bout on December 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/jake-paul-to-fight-anthony-joshua-in-heavyweight-bout-on-december-19/): The social media star will box former two-time unified world champion Joshua in an eight-round professional fight.
- [Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/why-india-likely-wont-return-hasina-to-face-bangladesh-death-penalty/): Bangladesh protesters applaud death penalty for former PM. But she is far from the gallows, in India.
- [Canadian PM Mark Carney clears budget vote, averting snap elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/canadian-pm-mark-carney-clears-budget-vote-averting-snap-elections/): A handful of opposition abstentions allowed Carney to advance a deficit-boosting budget aimed at countering US tariffs.
- [Trump says US may strike Mexican drug cartels next, after boat attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/trump-says-us-may-strike-mexican-drug-cartels-next-after-boat-attacks/): US President Donald Trump says he has been speaking with Mexico about a potential military intervention.
- [Six Months After India’s Strikes, Satellite Images Show Pakistan Still Repairing Key Military Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/18/six-months-after-indias-strikes-satellite-images-show-pakistan-still-repairing-key-military-sites/): Imagery from another strike site, Jacobabad Airbase in northern Sindh, shows the hangar damaged by Indian attacks remains under repair.
- [Justice Department admits grand jury did not review final Comey indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/justice-department-admits-grand-jury-did-not-review-final-comey-indictment/): The admission comes as lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey sought to dismiss the criminal charges against him.
- [Nigerian military intensifies search for kidnapped schoolgirls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/nigerian-military-intensifies-search-for-kidnapped-schoolgirls/): Two days after they were abducted from their beds by armed attackers, 24 Nigerian schoolgirls are still missing.
- [‘Work To Be Optional, Money Will Be Irrelevant’: Elon Musk Predicts Life In The Age Of AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/work-to-be-optional-money-will-be-irrelevant-elon-musk-predicts-life-in-the-age-of-ai/): When asked about concerns surrounding the future of jobs in the world of AI, Musk said the technology would make work “optional” and money “irrelevant”.
- [‘Being Treated Disrespectfully’: Pope Leo On Trump’s Treatment Of Immigrants In Fresh Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/being-treated-disrespectfully-pope-leo-on-trumps-treatment-of-immigrants-in-fresh-criticism/): Pope Leo criticised Donald Trump’s immigration policies, urging humane treatment for immigrants and questioning alignment with Catholic teachings, as reported by The Guardian.
- [Videos show the moment Israel bombed villages in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/videos-show-the-moment-israel-bombed-villages-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli warplanes destroyed a number of buildings across several towns in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
- [In Colombia, Petro fends off criticism over killing of child rebel recruits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/in-colombia-petro-fends-off-criticism-over-killing-of-child-rebel-recruits/): Armed groups have increased their recruitment of minors under 18. Should the government be responsible for their deaths?
- [India Should Extradite Hasina For Crimes Against Humanity; Issue Won't Affect Bilateral Ties: Yunus Aide | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/india-should-extradite-hasina-for-crimes-against-humanity-issue-wont-affect-bilateral-ties-yunus-aide-exclusive/): Shafiqul Alam also said that with the Awami League banned, voters will seek alternative candidates in next year’s Bangladesh elections
- [Sudan’s el-Fasher ‘a crime scene’ after RSF takeover: UN aid chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/sudans-el-fasher-a-crime-scene-after-rsf-takeover-un-aid-chief/): Tom Fletcher says those responsible for deliberate attacks on civilians in western Darfur region must ‘face justice’.
- [What is Europe’s role in Sudan’s refugee crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/what-is-europes-role-in-sudans-refugee-crisis/): Sudan is the world’s worst displacement crisis, with many refugees attempting to head to Europe.
- [Ex Treasury boss Summers resigns from OpenAI after named in Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/ex-treasury-boss-summers-resigns-from-openai-after-named-in-epstein-files/): Harvard University, where Summers is a professor, is also set to open a probe into the allegations against him.
- [‘You Lose’: Saudi's MBS Trolls Bookies Who Bet He’d Wear A Suit, In Nod To Trump–Zelenskyy Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/you-lose-saudis-mbs-trolls-bookies-who-bet-hed-wear-a-suit-in-nod-to-trump-zelenskyy-spat/): Mohammed bin Salman joked about betting sites and suits at the White House, amusing Donald Trump.
- [Trump Plans ‘Covert Action’ in Venezuela? Panicked Maduro Offers Exit Plan as US Armada Advances |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-plans-covert-action-in-venezuela-panicked-maduro-offers-exit-plan-as-us-armada-advances-4k/): Reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering covert actions in Venezuela amid escalating tensions in the region. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly offering an exit plan as the U.S. naval presence, described as an “armada,” moves closer to Venezuelan waters. The situation reflects heightened geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with […]
- [Zohran Mamdani Says NYC Top Cop Will Retain Role, Setting Aside Past Differences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/zohran-mamdani-says-nyc-top-cop-will-retain-role-setting-aside-past-differences/): Mamdani commended Tisch for her efforts in reducing crime and tackling corruption within the police department, praising her for “standing up for New Yorkers”
- [ISWAP ‘Executes' Top Nigerian Military Commander Captured in ‘Ambush', 2 Killed in Church Attack |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/iswap-executes-top-nigerian-military-commander-captured-in-ambush-2-killed-in-church-attack-4k/): Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed on Nov. 18 that jihadist forces had killed an army brigadier generalBrigadier General Musa Uba is the highest-ranking military official killed in a jihadist ambush in four years, after General Dzarma Zirkusu, who died in November 2021The Islamic State West Africa Province claimed on Nov 17 that its fighters ambushed […]
- [Bangladesh NSA Rahman Meets Counterpart Ajit Doval In Delhi, Invites Him To Visit Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/bangladesh-nsa-rahman-meets-counterpart-ajit-doval-in-delhi-invites-him-to-visit-dhaka/): The NSAs of India and Bangladesh met on the sidelines of the the National Security Advisors’ Conference of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi.
- [Gunmen attack Nigeria church, killing and kidnapping worshippers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/gunmen-attack-nigeria-church-killing-and-kidnapping-worshippers/): Video of a church service in Nigeria captured the first moments of a gun attack.
- [At White House Dinner For Saudi’s Salman, Donald Trump Greets Elon Musk With A Belly Pat | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/at-white-house-dinner-for-saudis-salman-donald-trump-greets-elon-musk-with-a-belly-pat-watch/): The US President’s pat on the stomach of the world’s richest man, according to netizens, is being seen as a signal that the billionaire may be returning to the MAGA fold.
- [Full List Of Names In Epstein Files As It Awaits Donald Trump's Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/full-list-of-names-in-epstein-files-as-it-awaits-donald-trumps-approval/): The US Congress voted to send a bill to pass an order to the Justice Department to release the Epstein files for President Donald Trump’s approval.
- [Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts in East Java](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/indonesias-mount-semeru-erupts-in-east-java/): Video showed the moment a pyroclastic cloud full of volcanic gases from Indonesia’s Mount Semeru hit a bridge in Java.
- [Norway’s footballer Schjelderup convicted of sharing sexual video of minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/norways-footballer-schjelderup-convicted-of-sharing-sexual-video-of-minors/): Schjelderup pleaded guilty at a court in Denmark, where he played for a club, and was given a suspended prison sentence.
- [Despite ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, the war isn’t over for Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/despite-ceasefires-in-gaza-and-lebanon-the-war-isnt-over-for-netanyahu/): US President Donald Trump has declared peace but Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the war on Gaza is not over.
- [‘Mostly children killed’ in Israeli attack on Lebanon camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/mostly-children-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-lebanon-camp/): Paramedics searched for human remains in the wreckage of Tuesday’s deadly Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp.
- [Massive fire rips through neighbourhood in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/massive-fire-rips-through-neighbourhood-in-japan/): A massive fire ripped through more than 170 buildings on Tuesday night in a neighbourhood in southwestern Japan.
- [US Congress Votes to Send Epstein Files Bill For Trump's Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/us-congress-votes-to-send-epstein-files-bill-for-trumps-approval/): US Congress passed a bill ordering Justice department to release Epstein files. Trump supports disclosure, but Attorney General Pam Bondi can withhold sensitive information
- [Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Secret Talks’ Claim, Khamenei Aide Says Will Only Talk ‘Enrichment Level' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/iran-rejects-trumps-secret-talks-claim-khamenei-aide-says-will-only-talk-enrichment-level-4k/): US President Donald Trump has said that he seeks a deal with Iran and believes Tehran does too. Speaking alongside Saudi Crown Prince at the White House, Trump claimed Tehran “badly wants to make a deal” and that he is “open to it.” Washington was engaged in talks with Tehran over its disputed nuclear program […]
- [‘He Made A Mistake But…’: China Teen's Leniency Plea For Father Who Electrocuted Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/he-made-a-mistake-but-china-teens-leniency-plea-for-father-who-electrocuted-mother/): The case has sparked a wide debate on China’s social media after a Hebei court publicly released its judgment in early November.
- [Man Dies After Drowning, Panicked Friends Take Body Home And Lay Him In Bed Without Calling Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/man-dies-after-drowning-panicked-friends-take-body-home-and-lay-him-in-bed-without-calling-help/): One of the friends admitted to panicking and, instead of seeking medical assistance or calling the police, chose to transport the body home on a motorcycle
- [Trump’s Russian oil waiver gives Orban a win at Hungary’s expense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trumps-russian-oil-waiver-gives-orban-a-win-at-hungarys-expense/): The Washington deal helps Orban before the election but exposes the fragility of Hungary’s illiberal rule.
- [Ronaldo attends Trump’s White House dinner with MBS – all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/ronaldo-attends-trumps-white-house-dinner-with-mbs-all-to-know/): Donald Trump thanks Ronaldo as football superstar makes surprise appearance alongside Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- [Japan Official ‘Bows To China’? US Rushes ‘$700mn NASAMS’ Deal To Arm Taiwan Amid PLA ‘Threat’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/japan-official-bows-to-china-us-rushes-700mn-nasams-deal-to-arm-taiwan-amid-pla-threat-4k/): Japan has reportedly taken steps perceived as conciliatory toward China amid rising regional tensions in East Asia. At the same time, the United States is expediting a $700 million deal to supply NASAMS air defense systems to Taiwan, signaling increased military support in response to perceived threats from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The move […]
- [Ex-US Treasury Chief Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI Board After Emails With Epstein Surface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/ex-us-treasury-chief-larry-summers-resigns-from-openai-board-after-emails-with-epstein-surface/): The emails revealed that Summers had maintained contact with Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl
- [How Mossad Used A Holocaust Survivor's Daughter To Hunt Down Nazi Mastermind Eichmann](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/how-mossad-used-a-holocaust-survivors-daughter-to-hunt-down-nazi-mastermind-eichmann/): Operation Finale remains one of Mossad’s most celebrated missions, remembered as a turning point in the post-war reckoning with Nazi atrocities
- [Bangladesh Tribunal That Put Sheikh Hasina On Death Row To Seek Interpol's Help For Extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/bangladesh-tribunal-that-put-sheikh-hasina-on-death-row-to-seek-interpols-help-for-extradition/): The Bangladesh tribunal sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 quota reform riots.
- [PM Modi To Visit South Africa For 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/pm-modi-to-visit-south-africa-for-20th-g20-leaders-summit/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg, South Africa from November 21 to 23 for the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, according to the external affairs ministry.
- [Video: Football ‘minnows’ qualify for FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/video-football-minnows-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup/): A number of other underdog nations have just qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals.
- [George & The Whales: A Guide’s Life Among Tonga’s Giants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/george-the-whales-a-guides-life-among-tongas-giants/): Meet George, a whale-watching guide in Tonga whose bond with the humpback whales runs deep.
- [UK Baby Suffers Heart Attack, Loses Half His Tongue After Drinking Drain Cleaner He Thought Was Milk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/uk-baby-suffers-heart-attack-loses-half-his-tongue-after-drinking-drain-cleaner-he-thought-was-milk/): Sam Anwar Alshameri crept behind his mother, who was cleaning the bathroom at their flat, and drank caustic soda from a white bottle on the floor, thinking it was milk.
- [Watch: Elon Musk Gets Surprise Stomach Pat as Trump and MBS Arrive at White House Reception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/watch-elon-musk-gets-surprise-stomach-pat-as-trump-and-mbs-arrive-at-white-house-reception/): Elon Musk attended a White House dinner with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince MBS, marking their second public appearance since earlier tensions, highlighted by a brief, playful greeting from Trump. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [AI Drone MQ-28 Ghost Bat To Fire Live Missile, Boasts Stealth & Swarm Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/ai-drone-mq-28-ghost-bat-to-fire-live-missile-boasts-stealth-swarm-tech/): The Ghost Bat’s key strength is its fully modular nose, which can accommodate different sensors, radars, weapon systems, and electronic warfare modules for versatile missions
- ['We See You. We Are Ready': UK Issues Sharp Warning After Russian Ship Enters British Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/we-see-you-we-are-ready-uk-issues-sharp-warning-after-russian-ship-enters-british-waters/): UK Defence Secretary said the Yantar had moved into the UK’s wider waters over recent weeks and was now positioned north of Scotland
- [‘Not Qualified To Become UNSC Permanent Member’: China Again Targets Japan Over Taiwan Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/not-qualified-to-become-unsc-permanent-member-china-again-targets-japan-over-taiwan-remarks/): China says Japan is “incapable of shouldering the responsibility of safeguarding international peace and security”.
- [Gaza ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/gaza-ceasefire-violations/): We compare and contrast Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hamas and the reality on the ground within 24 hours.
- [US Congress approves release of Epstein files – what happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/us-congress-approves-release-of-epstein-files-what-happens-next/): The US Congress has approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all unclassified files Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Al Jazeera asks Donald Trump about F-35 jet sales to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/al-jazeera-asks-donald-trump-about-f-35-jet-sales-to-saudi-arabia/): Al Jazeera’s Kimberley Halkett asked US President Donald Trump about selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia.
- [Why is Nicki Minaj talking about Nigeria’s Christians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/why-is-nicki-minaj-talking-about-nigerias-christians/): Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj is the latest high-profile figure to speak out on violence against Nigeria’s Christians.
- [‘Restricted’: Did US troops try to cordon off a Mexican beach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/restricted-did-us-troops-try-to-cordon-off-a-mexican-beach/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks the International Boundary and Water Commission intervention.
- [Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, alert level raised to highest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/indonesias-semeru-volcano-erupts-alert-level-raised-to-highest/): The volcano has spewed ash clouds as tall as 5.6km (3.48 miles) into the sky, authorities say.
- [Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza brings death toll since ceasefire to 280](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/deadly-israeli-attack-on-gaza-brings-death-toll-since-ceasefire-to-280/): The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- [What did US and Saudi Arabia agree at White House summit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/what-did-us-and-saudi-arabia-agree-at-white-house-summit/): Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to the US, declaring the Kingdom a major non-NATO ally.
- ['We Must Stay Alert': Pakistan Defence Minister Says Can't Rule Out All-Out War With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/we-must-stay-alert-pakistan-defence-minister-says-cant-rule-out-all-out-war-with-india/): Pakistan has repeatedly accused India of backing attacks by Afghanistan-based Islamist groups in its territory, without providing any evidence, a charge India has rejected.
- [Record-breaking LeBron James returns as LA Lakers down Utah Jazz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/record-breaking-lebron-james-returns-as-la-lakers-down-utah-jazz/): James began his 23rd NBA season in Lakers’ home win as Curry’s Warriors lost to Orlando Magic despite his 34 points.
- [Lonely Dwarf Galaxy Shatters Cosmic Rules, Scientists Left Stunned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/lonely-dwarf-galaxy-shatters-cosmic-rules-scientists-left-stunned/): A blue compact dwarf galaxy in the Local Void, defies star formation theories by rapidly creating stars without collisions or gas accretion, puzzling astronomers
- [News 18 Evening Digest: Nitish Kumar Stakes Claim To Form Govt, NIA Arrests Anmol Bishnoi & More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/news-18-evening-digest-nitish-kumar-stakes-claim-to-form-govt-nia-arrests-anmol-bishnoi-more/): We are also covering: Muzammil Was Terror Module’s ‘Logistical Backbone’, China Targeted India With AI-Driven ‘Disinformation’ On Rafale After Op Sindoor, and more
- [Poland to close last Russian consulate over ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/poland-to-close-last-russian-consulate-over-unprecedented-act-of-sabotage/): Moscow accuses Poland of Russophobia, pledges to respond by reducing Polish diplomatic and consular presence in Russia.
- [Poland Blames Russia For Rail Line Blast To Ukraine, Calls It ‘Act Of State Terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/poland-blames-russia-for-rail-line-blast-to-ukraine-calls-it-act-of-state-terrorism/): The comments came as Polish authorities escalated their investigation into what they describe as coordinated acts of sabotage on railway lines.
- [10 Killed After Russia Launches Over 475 Drones, 48 Missiles In Overnight Strike On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/10-killed-after-russia-launches-over-475-drones-48-missiles-in-overnight-strike-on-ukraine/): The strikes have cast doubt on the efforts of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to restart peace talks during his visit to Turkey
- ['We Struck India From Red Fort To Kashmir': Pakistan Leader's Big Admission On Terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/we-struck-india-from-red-fort-to-kashmir-pakistan-leaders-big-admission-on-terror/): Haq, who was ousted by a no-confidence vote as the Prime Minister of PoK, seemingly admitted to Pakistan’s involvement in the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort.
- [Bangladesh’s test: After Hasina conviction, will it repeat her mistakes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/bangladeshs-test-after-hasina-conviction-will-it-repeat-her-mistakes/): The interim government should aim to reform the democratic institutions to break with the politics of vendetta.
- [Epstein files: Who is Clay Higgins, US congressman who voted no on release?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/epstein-files-who-is-clay-higgins-us-congressman-who-voted-no-on-release/): The House approved the measure by an overwhelming margin of 427, including 216 Republicans, with only one dissent vote.
- [Israeli air strike on Lebanon refugee camp kills 13 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/israeli-air-strike-on-lebanon-refugee-camp-kills-13-people/): An Israeli airstrike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people.
- [Amid Rising Tensions Over Taiwan Remarks, China Warns 'No Market' For Japanese Seafood Exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/amid-rising-tensions-over-taiwan-remarks-china-warns-no-market-for-japanese-seafood-exports/): China warns of no market for Japanese seafood exports after Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, escalating tensions and travel advisories amid ongoing disputes.
- [At least nine killed, dozens injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/at-least-nine-killed-dozens-injured-in-russian-attacks-across-ukraine/): Moscow claims Ukraine tried to hit civilian targets with US-made ATACMS missiles in Russia’s southern city of Voronezh.
- [Cooperation not threats: Nigeria wants US alliance to curb violent attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/cooperation-not-threats-nigeria-wants-us-alliance-to-curb-violent-attacks/): Refuting US claims of ‘Christian genocide’, Nigeria’s information minister says Abuja seeks stronger US security ties.
- [Israeli attack on refugee camp in Lebanon opens “very dangerous door”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/israeli-attack-on-refugee-camp-in-lebanon-opens-very-dangerous-door/): “ This could open the door to some major escalation now, in the near future.”
- [US sells $700m NASAMS missile system to Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/us-sells-700m-nasams-missile-system-to-taiwan/): The Pentagon approves NASAMS deal as the US reiterates its ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taipei’s security.
- [True climate justice demands a reckoning with colonialism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/true-climate-justice-demands-a-reckoning-with-colonialism/): By acknowledging how empire deepened climate vulnerability, the African Court can do what the ICJ refused to.
- [Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and who can still qualify?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/which-teams-are-in-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-and-who-can-still-qualify/): Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
- [Watch: Trump Grabs Saudi Prince’s Hand, Goes On Rant About Biden’s Fist Bump With MBS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/watch-trump-grabs-saudi-princes-hand-goes-on-rant-about-bidens-fist-bump-with-mbs/): On Nov. 18, the US president shook hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office, contrasting Biden’s 2022 fist bump and highlighting praise from MBS, who called him “in another league” compared to his predecessors. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Is 2025 The Year Of Gen Z? How Youth Is Challenging Traditional Governance Across The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/is-2025-the-year-of-gen-z-how-youth-is-challenging-traditional-governance-across-the-world/): Gen Z, once dismissed as apolitical or screen-obsessed, is reshaping dissent with sharp digital fluency and global coordination, pushing for change without waiting for permission
- [US Report Says China Targeted India With AI-Driven ‘Disinformation’ On Rafale After Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/us-report-says-china-targeted-india-with-ai-driven-disinformation-on-rafale-after-operation-sindoor/): The Commission report stated that China allegedly deployed “fake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed ‘debris’ from Rafale planes.”
- [Trump Surprises MBS With ‘Secret’ Gift, Declares Saudi Arabia Major Non-NATO Ally During US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-surprises-mbs-with-secret-gift-declares-saudi-arabia-major-non-nato-ally-during-us-visit/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Are the superrich really fleeing the UK due to taxes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/are-the-superrich-really-fleeing-the-uk-due-to-taxes/): Experts doubt the details of a reported exodus, but tensions are growing between business leaders and the government.
- [Trump Declares Saudi ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’, Signs F-35 Deal As MBS Snubs Israel Normalisation? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-declares-saudi-major-non-nato-ally-signs-f-35-deal-as-mbs-snubs-israel-normalisation-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (November 18) said Saudi Arabia was being designated as a “major, non-NATO ally.””We’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major, non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them,” Trump said at a dinner with the Saudi Crown […]
- [Trump Lures Saudi Prince Into Joining Gaza “Board of Peace”? Says ‘Every Major Nation Is…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-lures-saudi-prince-into-joining-gaza-board-of-peace-says-every-major-nation-is/): Donald Trump urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to join a planned post-war Gaza “Board of Peace,” suggesting that leaders from major global powers will also take part. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Myanmar military raids online scam hub, arrests nearly 350 on Thai border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/myanmar-military-raids-online-scam-hub-arrests-nearly-350-on-thai-border/): Army blames armed opposition groups for allowing scam centres to operate under their protection.
- [China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/china-to-suspend-imports-of-japanese-seafood-amid-diplomatic-row-reports/): Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- [Romania Scrambles Jets As Drone Enters Airspace Amid Russian Strike On Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/romania-scrambles-jets-as-drone-enters-airspace-amid-russian-strike-on-ukraine/): The drone incursion comes amid heightened vigilance across NATO’s eastern flank.
- [Sheikh Hasina May Not Be Extradited To Bangladesh Just Yet: ICT To Death Sentence, The Legal Lapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/sheikh-hasina-may-not-be-extradited-to-bangladesh-just-yet-ict-to-death-sentence-the-legal-lapses/): CNN-News18 has learned about some lapses impacting the fairness of Hasina’s trial after speaking to legal/constitutional experts both in New Delhi and Dhaka
- [1,000+ Porsches, 85 Lamborghinis & More: How High-End Cars Worth Rs 9,00,00,00,000 Ended Up At Bottom Of Atlantic Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/1000-porsches-85-lamborghinis-more-how-high-end-cars-worth-rs-9000000000-ended-up-at-bottom-of-atlantic-ocean/): The Felicity Ace was transporting cars from several major brands under the Volkswagen Group.
- [8 Years After Crime, DNA Breakthrough Links Indian Man To Murder Of Andhra Woman, Her Child In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/8-years-after-crime-dna-breakthrough-links-indian-man-to-murder-of-andhra-woman-her-child-in-us/): Accused Hameed fled to India shortly after the killings in March 2017 and has remained there since.
- [Here Are The Most Commonly Used Passwords In 2025: Is Yours On The List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/here-are-the-most-commonly-used-passwords-in-2025-is-yours-on-the-list/): Detailing the concerns regarding the usage of such easy passwords, the report added that human laziness has made passwords guessing easy.
- [Philippines ministers resign as flood scandal reaches presidential palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/philippines-ministers-resign-as-flood-scandal-reaches-presidential-palace/): Ministers implicated in scandal involving misused and stolen funds earmarked for anti-flooding infrastructure.
- [Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trust-in-ai-far-higher-in-china-than-west-poll-shows/): In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll.
- [Pakistan Court Asks Police To Stop Harassing Indian Woman Who Married Muslim Near Lahore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/pakistan-court-asks-police-to-stop-harassing-indian-woman-who-married-muslim-near-lahore/): An Indian Sikh woman who converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man she knew online secured court protection after alleging police harassment in Sheikhupura.
- [LIVE: 13 killed in Israeli air attack on refugee camp in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/live-13-killed-in-israeli-air-attack-on-refugee-camp-in-lebanon/): An Israeli air attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 13 people and wounded several.
- [A dangerous tipping point? AI hacking claims prompt cybersecurity debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/a-dangerous-tipping-point-ai-hacking-claims-prompt-cybersecurity-debate/): Anthropic’s announcement of world’s first AI-led hacking campaign prompts both alarm and scepticism among experts.
- [Saudi Arabia designated major non-NATO ally of US, gets F-35 warplanes deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/saudi-arabia-designated-major-non-nato-ally-of-us-gets-f-35-warplanes-deal/): US President Donald Trump hails elevation of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia to ‘even greater heights’.
- [BREAKING: Khashoggi’s Widow Demands MBS ‘Meet And Apologise’ Over Journalist’s Murder | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/breaking-khashoggis-widow-demands-mbs-meet-and-apologise-over-journalists-murder-4k/): Hatice Cengiz, the widow of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has issued a powerful demand for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to personally meet and apologize over the brutal murder of her husband. Speaking out on a global platform, she emphasized accountability and justice, reigniting international attention on the unresolved issues surrounding Khashoggi’s death. n18oc_world […]
- [Melania’s Emerald Moment: First Lady’s Strapless Gown Is Internet’s New Obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/melanias-emerald-moment-first-ladys-strapless-gown-is-internets-new-obsession/): Melania Trump’s emerald Elie Saab gown at the White House dinner with Mohammed bin Salman drew social media buzz.
- [How The Khashoggi Murder Recast Global Diplomacy & Why His Fiancée Is Still Seeking Justice | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/how-the-khashoggi-murder-recast-global-diplomacy-why-his-fiancee-is-still-seeking-justice-explained/): With Saudi Arabia’s relations with the US and Turkey largely repaired, the Khashoggi chapter seems to have ended—except in the life of his fiancée
- [UK Issues Espionage Alert As MI5 Flags Chinese Spy Profiles On LinkedIn Targeting British MPs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/uk-issues-espionage-alert-as-mi5-flags-chinese-spy-profiles-on-linkedin-targeting-british-mps/): MI5 has warned UK lawmakers of suspected Chinese spy profiles on LinkedIn, prompting an official espionage alert across Westminster.
- [‘Bin Laden Wanted To Destroy US-Saudi Ties’: Crown Prince Salman On 9/11 Question At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/bin-laden-wanted-to-destroy-us-saudi-ties-crown-prince-salman-on-9-11-question-at-white-house/): Saudi Arabia is doing its best not to let it happen again, the Crown Prince assured the Americans, with the survivors still furious over his presence at the Oval Office.
- [Single faulty wire led cargo ship to crash into Baltimore bridge: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/single-faulty-wire-led-cargo-ship-to-crash-into-baltimore-bridge-report/): Investigators say faulty wiring and two blackouts led the ship’s pilots to lose control of propulsion and steering.
- [Scotland beats Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/scotland-beats-denmark-4-2-to-book-first-world-cup-spot-since-1998/): Denmark needed just a draw for automatic qualification. Now they must fight for a spot through playoffs.
- [Stopped 8 Wars, 1 More To Go: Trump Hints At Talks With Putin, Says 'Taking Longer...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/stopped-8-wars-1-more-to-go-trump-hints-at-talks-with-putin-says-taking-longer/): Trump’s remarks came as he sat alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed key regional and economic issues.
- [8-Month Pregnant Indian Woman Killed In Sydney Car Crash, Teen Driver Charged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/8-month-pregnant-indian-woman-killed-in-sydney-car-crash-teen-driver-charged/): A 33-year-old pregnant Indian-origin woman was killed in Sydney after a BMW allegedly rear-ended a Kia, pushing it into her as she crossed the street with her family.
- ['Grateful To PM Modi': Sheikh Hasina's Son Says India Prevented Assassination Attempt On Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/grateful-to-pm-modi-sheikh-hasinas-son-says-india-prevented-assassination-attempt-on-mother/): Sajeeb Wazed has accused Bangladesh’s government of running an “illegal” and politically driven trial against his mother, Sheikh Hasina, while thanking India for “saving her life”.
- [China's 'Mickey Mouse-Like' Washing Machine Has Special Tubs For Underwears, Socks — Is It Available In India? Cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/chinas-mickey-mouse-like-washing-machine-has-special-tubs-for-underwears-socks-is-it-available-in-india-cost/): Recently, a video going viral on the internet showcased a unique washing machine in China that takes laundry separation to a whole new level.
- ['Khashoggi's Killing Destroyed My Life': Widow Expresses Pain As Saudi Prince Meets Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/khashoggis-killing-destroyed-my-life-widow-expresses-pain-as-saudi-prince-meets-trump/): Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said that “it’s very painful for me” to see Prince Mohammed visit Washington.
- ['Piggy, Terrible Reporter': Trump Lashes Out At Women Journalists Over Questions On Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/piggy-terrible-reporter-trump-lashes-out-at-women-journalists-over-questions-on-epstein/): Donald Trump clashed with a reporter during a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince, days after he called another reporter “piggy” during an exchange about Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Video shows Palestinian child after shooting by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/video-shows-palestinian-child-after-shooting-by-israeli-forces/): A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank, causing him to die.
- [Belgium's Top Court To Hear Mehul Choksi's Plea Challenging Extradition To India On December 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/belgiums-top-court-to-hear-mehul-choksis-plea-challenging-extradition-to-india-on-december-9/): Mehul Choksi had challenged a Belgian court’s October 17 order that termed the arrest warrants issued by a Mumbai special court as “enforceable”, allowing his extradition.
- [Palestinians Forced to Pay for Own Removal from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/palestinians-forced-to-pay-for-own-removal-from-gaza/): South Africa rejects more flights of Palestinians as mystery arrivals raise questions over who sent them and why.
- ['Some Of Them Are Spies': Nikki Haley's Son Calls For Limiting Foreign Students In US Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/some-of-them-are-spies-nikki-haleys-son-calls-for-limiting-foreign-students-in-us-universities/): Nalin Haley, son of Nikki Haley, urged limits on foreign students and dual citizenship, citing concerns over jobs and loyalty to US.
- [Police raid Kashmir Times media office in Jammu: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/police-raid-kashmir-times-media-office-in-jammu-reports/): Kashmir Times says raid in Indian-administered Kashmir marks ‘yet another attempt to silence’ its reporting.
- [Nigeria convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/nigeria-convicts-separatist-leader-nnamdi-kanu-on-terrorism-charges/): Kanu’s IPOB wants a swathe of the southeast, the homeland of the Igbo ethnic group, to split from Nigeria.
- [‘Beaten Us In Men’s, Women’s Cricket’: Aussie Minister Quips During Meeting With Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/beaten-us-in-mens-womens-cricket-aussie-minister-quips-during-meeting-with-jaishankar/): Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also joked that S Jaishankar is the minister she has most met in her job.
- [Curfew Imposed In Nepal Months After Violent 'Gen Z' Protests: What's Happening Now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/curfew-imposed-in-nepal-months-after-violent-gen-z-protests-whats-happening-now/): The unrest comes in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections following clashes between ‘Gen Z’ protesters and cadres of the former ruling party, CPN-UML
- [IAEA passes resolution demanding nuclear access from Iran; Tehran rejects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/iaea-passes-resolution-demanding-nuclear-access-from-iran-tehran-rejects/): ‘The resolution will have its own consequences’, Iran’s ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog says.
- [The Netherlands suspends takeover of Nexperia, easing tensions with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/the-netherlands-suspends-takeover-of-nexperia-easing-tensions-with-china/): Dutch government’s decision to relinquish control of chipmaker comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.
- [Fresh Israeli Strikes In Gaza Kill 4 Amid Fragile Truce, Qatar Warns Of 'Dangerous Escalation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/fresh-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-4-amid-fragile-truce-qatar-warns-of-dangerous-escalation/): The new strikes came after the Israeli military carried out strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing 27 people, threatening the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in the Strip.
- [Who Is Deepak Chopra? Indian-American Author Named In Newly Seen Epstein Emails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/who-is-deepak-chopra-indian-american-author-named-in-newly-seen-epstein-emails/): The documents, released by the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, include emails sent between 2016 and 2018
- [More than 30 killed as Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/more-than-30-killed-as-israel-breaks-gaza-ceasefire-again/): Israeli air strikes across Gaza marked the deadliest breach of the ceasefire, killing at least 30 Palestinians.
- [US School Worker Gave 11-Year-Old Boy Caffeine To Boost Energy Before Sexually Assaulting Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-school-worker-gave-11-year-old-boy-caffeine-to-boost-energy-before-sexually-assaulting-him/): Alyson Cranick, 44, a married mother of two, admitted sexually assaulting a minor after grooming him over several months in 2022
- [France Begins Probe Into Holocaust Denial Posts From X’s Grok AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/france-begins-probe-into-holocaust-denial-posts-from-xs-grok-ai/): France investigates Grok after Holocaust denial claims on X, with ministers, LDH, and SOS Racisme filing complaints. Auschwitz Memorial condemns Grok’s false statements.
- [Taiwan's President Posts Sushi Pics To Back Japan PM After China Threatens Seafood Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/taiwans-president-posts-sushi-pics-to-back-japan-pm-after-china-threatens-seafood-ban/): The social media activity followed media reports that China would suspend Japanese seafood imports, though neither government has officially confirmed the move
- [‘Can’t Touch My Mother’: Hasina’s Son Says Yunus Can’t Kill Ousted Bangladesh PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/cant-touch-my-mother-hasinas-son-says-yunus-cant-kill-ousted-bangladesh-pm/): Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, said Muhammad Yunus won’t be able to do anything to his mother.
- [Pakistani Forces Kill 30 Militants Near Afghan Border Days After Islamabad Suicide Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/pakistani-forces-kill-30-militants-near-afghan-border-days-after-islamabad-suicide-blast/): According to an official statement, 23 militants were killed on Wednesday in raids carried out in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [Pakistani forces kill 23 fighters in wave of Afghan border raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/pakistani-forces-kill-23-fighters-in-wave-of-afghan-border-raids/): The border raids are the latest in a series amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- [Sudan has vast oil, gold and agricultural resources. Who controls them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/sudan-has-vast-oil-gold-and-agricultural-resources-who-controls-them/): Sudan’s conflict continues to reshape the nation of 50 million amid widespread displacement and a fight for resources.
- [Guam Hosts Australia, India, Japan And US Forces In Exercise Malabar 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/guam-hosts-australia-india-japan-and-us-forces-in-exercise-malabar-2025/): Australia, India, Japan and US forces held the 29th Malabar exercise near Guam, with INS Sahyadri participating in advanced naval operations to boost Quad interoperability
- ['India, Australia Carry Greater Responsibility In Current Situation': Jaishankar To Penny Wong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/india-australia-carry-greater-responsibility-in-current-situation-jaishankar-to-penny-wong/): EAM S Jaishankar hosted Australian counterpart Penny Wong in New Delhi for the 16th India–Australia Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue.
- [Trump commits to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi crown prince appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-commits-to-help-end-the-war-in-sudan-after-saudi-crown-prince-appeal/): US President Donald Trump says he’ll help push for peace in Sudan after a request from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.
- [Climbers at Indonesia’s Mount Semeru safe after sudden volcanic eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/climbers-at-indonesias-mount-semeru-safe-after-sudden-volcanic-eruption/): At least 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides and tourism officials, were stranded on the 3,676m mountain.
- [Trump’s new 28-point plan: What does it want Ukraine to concede to Putin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trumps-new-28-point-plan-what-does-it-want-ukraine-to-concede-to-putin/): Reports of a US and Russian-brokered peace plan for Ukraine suggest huge disadvantage for Kyiv, experts say.
- [Did Trump spend 2017 Thanksgiving with Epstein?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/did-trump-spend-2017-thanksgiving-with-epstein/): Emails that have emerged recently have led to speculation over a meeting. But there’s no evidence to back that.
- [Watch: NASA Releases Stunning Close-Up Images Of Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/watch-nasa-releases-stunning-close-up-images-of-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas/): NASA has just released close-up images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, only the third such confirmed visitor of its kindThe comet passed Mars last month at a distance of 18 million miles n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- ['Man With No Talent': Trump Blasts Jimmy Kimmel For Mocking Him Over 'Hurricane Epstein'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/man-with-no-talent-trump-blasts-jimmy-kimmel-for-mocking-him-over-hurricane-epstein/): US President Donald Trump lashed out at late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel after the latter mocked him over the release of the controversial Epstein files.
- [Former US Presidents And Vice-Presidents Invited To Dick Cheney's Funeral, But Not Trump And Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/former-us-presidents-and-vice-presidents-invited-to-dick-cheneys-funeral-but-not-trump-and-vance/): Dick Cheney’s funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral will see over 1,000 dignitaries attend, but Donald Trump and JD Vance were not invited. Cheney shaped US policy after 9/11.
- [Eusebio: Between colonialism and football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/eusebio-between-colonialism-and-football/): Samantha Johnson explores the side to Eusebio’s legacy that many may have missed out.
- [Israel “seems to be testing” UN ceasefire resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/israel-seems-to-be-testing-un-ceasefire-resolution/): “This is a real test for the security council, for the United States, and for the international community.”
- [Video: Girl in Gaza rebuilds life after Israeli strike kills family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/video-girl-in-gaza-rebuilds-life-after-israeli-strike-kills-family/): Palestinian orphan Elham Abu Hajjaj is learning to cope with her loss after an Israeli strike killed her parents.
- [US Justice Department commits to release Epstein files in 30 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-justice-department-commits-to-release-epstein-files-in-30-days/): Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the US Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein files within 30 days.
- [COP30 cannot meet the 1.5C goal while military emissions stay uncounted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/cop30-cannot-meet-the-1-5c-goal-while-military-emissions-stay-uncounted/): Militaries are major global polluters, yet they remain exempt from climate reporting.
- [Chinese Woman Who Faked Philippine Identity To Become Mayor Gets Life Term For Trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/chinese-woman-who-faked-philippine-identity-to-become-mayor-gets-life-term-for-trafficking/): Alice Guo, who had been elected mayor of Bamban town, north of the capital, was found guilty of running an online gambling operation
- [India Will Support Afghanistan In Development And Welfare: Jaishankar To Taliban Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/india-will-support-afghanistan-in-development-and-welfare-jaishankar-to-taliban-minister/): Jaishankar met Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi, discussed boosting trade and connectivity, and reaffirmed India’s support for Afghanistan’s development and welfare.
- [Russia escalating “hybrid war” on Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/russia-escalating-hybrid-war-on-europe/): Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko says Moscow is intensifying what he describes as a hybrid war against Europe.
- [Demolitions in Gaza despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/demolitions-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s digital investigation team, Sanad, takes us through Israeli destruction in Gaza despite a ceasefire.
- [Huge fire seen after ‘explosion’ at Venezuela oil plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/huge-fire-seen-after-explosion-at-venezuela-oil-plant/): A fire erupted on Wednesday at an oil plant in Venezuela’s main oil producing region.
- [High Alert Issued As Indonesia’s Mt Semeru Erupts, Spewing Ash 2 km Into Sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/high-alert-issued-as-indonesias-mt-semeru-erupts-spewing-ash-2-km-into-sky/): Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted on November 19, sending hot ash, lava, and gas up to seven kilometers down its slopes. Authorities raised the alert level twice to the highest, evacuating over 10,000 people and relocating nearly 3,000 houses. More than 300 residents from high-risk villages were moved to shelters. Seismic activity remains high, but no […]
- [The Mossad Mission That Fooled Idi Amin, Killed Netanyahu’s Brother And Saved 102 Hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/the-mossad-mission-that-fooled-idi-amin-killed-netanyahus-brother-and-saved-102-hostages/): On June 27, 1976, German and Palestinian militants hijacked Air France Flight 139 from Tel Aviv to Paris, seizing passengers and crew at gunpoint
- [Kenyan lake flood displaces thousands, ruins homes and schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/kenyan-lake-flood-displaces-thousands-ruins-homes-and-schools/): Displaced residents face waist-high water, overflowing toilets, and health risks in the wake of Lake Naivasha flooding.
- [EU says any peace plan must consult Ukraine, Europe, doubts Russian intent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/eu-says-any-peace-plan-must-consult-ukraine-europe-doubts-russian-intent/): EU leaders have struck a similar tone as reports indicate that a US-brokered peace deal would defer to Russian demands.
- [Nigeria’s Tinubu delays G20 trip amid search for 24 abducted schoolgirls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/nigerias-tinubu-delays-g20-trip-amid-search-for-24-abducted-schoolgirls/): The Nigerian president will focus on rescuing the schoolgirls abducted by armed men in Kebbi State.
- [Curfew Imposed In Nepal’s Bara As Gen-Z Protesters Clash With UML Cadres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/curfew-imposed-in-nepals-bara-as-gen-z-protesters-clash-with-uml-cadres/): Bara District Administration Office announced that the curfew will remain in force until 8 pm (local time) on Thursday.
- [How Revisionist Russia, China, Iran Are Rewriting Global Rules, Can India Afford To Ignore Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/how-revisionist-russia-china-iran-are-rewriting-global-rules-can-india-afford-to-ignore-them/): To navigate today’s tense geopolitical climate, India must safeguard its strategic autonomy, experts said, while simultaneously strengthening partnerships with like-minded nations
- [‘Indians Hugely Valued’: Irish Envoy Speaks On Hornbill Festival, Terrorism, Trade Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/indians-hugely-valued-irish-envoy-speaks-on-hornbill-festival-terrorism-trade-deal-exclusive/): Kevin Kelly expressed optimism on the India–EU free trade agreement, saying negotiators are now “in the tunnel” — the final stage of talks.
- [EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/eu-moves-to-ease-ai-privacy-rules-amid-pressure-from-big-tech-trump/): Bloc proposes delaying strict rules for ‘high-risk’ AI until 2027 in bid to address concerns about lagging innovation.
- [Will a global oil glut push prices lower in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/will-a-global-oil-glut-push-prices-lower-in-2026/): The International Energy Agency warns of an oil surplus in 2026, but OPEC+ predicts a balanced market.
- [Ash covers villages in Indonesia after eruption of Semeru volcano](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/ash-covers-villages-in-indonesia-after-eruption-of-semeru-volcano/): The eruption of a volcano in East Java has left villages blanketed in ash and mud.
- [Gaza girl orphaned in Israeli strike rebuilds her life with severe burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/gaza-girl-orphaned-in-israeli-strike-rebuilds-her-life-with-severe-burns/): More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.
- [Explosive weapons caused record child deaths last year: Save the Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/explosive-weapons-caused-record-child-deaths-last-year-save-the-children/): Deaths and injuries are highest since records began in 2006, and up by 42 percent on the 2020 total, UK charity says.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: All you need to know – qualifying teams, format, draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/fifa-world-cup-2026-all-you-need-to-know-qualifying-teams-format-draw/): Al Jazeera answers all the key questions around the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- [Trump Leaves Awkward Empty Chair For South Africa’s G20 Summit, India Stands In Sharp Contrast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-leaves-awkward-empty-chair-for-south-africas-g20-summit-india-stands-in-sharp-contrast/): Washington says it won’t attend the first-ever G20 on African soil because South Africa mistreats its white minority, even claiming genocide of White Afrikaners.
- [Fresh Russian Strike In West Ukraine Kills At Least 26, Leaving Ternopil In Ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/fresh-russian-strike-in-west-ukraine-kills-at-least-26-leaving-ternopil-in-ruins/): A Russian missile strike on western Ukraine killed at least 26 people including three children after an apartment block in Ternopil was hit. Rescuers recovered more bodies as the toll rose with at least 93 injured including 18 children. Search teams worked through rubble as others remained trapped. Russian X101 cruise missiles also struck Lviv […]
- ['Whatever India Requires': Russia Offers '5th Generation Fighter' Tech To New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/whatever-india-requires-russia-offers-5th-generation-fighter-tech-to-new-delhi/): Russian President Putin is expected to visit India in December for the India-Russia Annual Summit.
- [Indian Family Stranded In Africa’s Cameroon After Employer Seizes Passports, Seeks Govt Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/indian-family-stranded-in-africas-cameroon-after-employer-seizes-passports-seeks-govt-help/): Dheeraj Jain, an employee of a tour and travel company since 2012, has issued a desperate appeal to the Government of India to facilitate their safe return home.
- [South Africa beefs up security on streets, bracing for G20 summit protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/south-africa-beefs-up-security-on-streets-bracing-for-g20-summit-protests/): More than 3,500 police officers deployed as South Africa braces for protests during the G20 summit this weekend.
- [Chinese woman who became Philippines mayor gets life for human trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/chinese-woman-who-became-philippines-mayor-gets-life-for-human-trafficking/): Alice Guo, who lied about her identity, recruited foreign nationals to carry out online scams, say prosecutors.
- [China’s EVs dominate the world — why not in the US and Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/chinas-evs-dominate-the-world-why-not-in-the-us-and-canada/): China makes more than 70 percent of the world’s electric cars. But it’s hard to find those vehicles in North America.
- [Uncovering mining scars in the Amazon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/uncovering-mining-scars-in-the-amazon/): Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew takes us inside the Amazon rainforest, where mining scars are impossible to ignore.
- [Russian air strikes kill 26 in devastating attack on Ukraine’s Ternopil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/russian-air-strikes-kill-26-in-devastating-attack-on-ukraines-ternopil/): Residents gather below the wreckage, anxiously awaiting news about loved ones unaccounted for after the aerial assault.
- [Amnesia, nostalgia, healing: Spain grapples with Franco legacy 50 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/amnesia-nostalgia-healing-spain-grapples-with-franco-legacy-50-years-on/): Half a century has passed since Franco’s dictatorship ended with his death, but some in Spain still valorise his rule.
- [Detente? Trump says Mamdani will visit White House on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/detente-trump-says-mamdani-will-visit-white-house-on-friday/): After months of trading public barbs, the US president and New York City mayor-elect are set to meet in person.
- [The Kenyan woman confronting cancer stigma with knitted breast prostheses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/the-kenyan-woman-confronting-cancer-stigma-with-knitted-breast-prostheses/): After undergoing a mastectomy, a woman in central Kenya has found purpose through knitting and community support.
- [LIVE: Israel bombs house in southern Gaza, kills at least 3 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/live-israel-bombs-house-in-southern-gaza-kills-at-least-3-palestinians/): The air attack in the Bani Suheila area, east of Khan Younis, comes a day after Israel killed 30 people across Gaza.
- [Italy to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream sabotage suspect to Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/italy-to-extradite-ukrainian-nord-stream-sabotage-suspect-to-germany/): Suspect Serhii Kuznietsov faces charges of collusion to cause an explosion, sabotage and destruction of infrastructure.
- [India wants COP30 to focus on climate adaptation, but dries up own fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/india-wants-cop30-to-focus-on-climate-adaptation-but-dries-up-own-fund/): The Indian government has been allocating zero budget for a flagship climate adaptation scheme for the past two years.
- [US raises reward for ex-Olympian turned drug lord, as 7 arrested in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-raises-reward-for-ex-olympian-turned-drug-lord-as-7-arrested-in-canada/): FBI Director Kash Patel described Canadian former snowboarder Ryan Wedding as a ‘modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar’.
- [Gustav Klimt portrait breaks modern art record with $236m sale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/gustav-klimt-portrait-breaks-modern-art-record-with-236m-sale/): The painting helped save the life of its Jewish subject from Nazis during World War II.
- [Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts, Spews Ash 13km Into Sky; Hundreds Evacuated Amid High Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/indonesias-mount-semeru-erupts-spews-ash-13km-into-sky-hundreds-evacuated-amid-high-alert/): Mount Semeru erupted, prompting evacuation of over 900 residents and rescue of 170 climbers. Authorities maintain maximum alert as no casualties are reported.
- [Meta sets date to remove Australians under 16 from Instagram, Facebook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/meta-sets-date-to-remove-australians-under-16-from-instagram-facebook/): ‘Soon, you’ll no longer be able to use Facebook’, Meta said in messages it sent to young people ahead of the ban.
- [Elon Musk Drops ‘Thank You’ Note After Trump’s ‘You’re So Lucky’ Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/elon-musk-drops-thank-you-note-after-trumps-youre-so-lucky-message/): Donald Trump reignites his feud with Elon Musk at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, while Musk thanks Trump on X after their recent White House dinner with Mohammed bin Salman.
- ['Mamdani Asked, We Agreed': Trump To Meet NYC Mayor-Elect At White House On Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/mamdani-asked-we-agreed-trump-to-meet-nyc-mayor-elect-at-white-house-on-friday/): US President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on November 21.
- ['350% Tariff To Settle That War': Trump Repeats Mediation Claim On India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/350-tariff-to-settle-that-war-trump-repeats-mediation-claim-on-india-pakistan-conflict/): Donald Trump has repeated his claim that he stopped India and Pakistan from entering a nuclear conflict by threatening both with a 350 per cent trade tariff.
- [UK accuses Russian spy ship of pointing lasers at pilots watching vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/uk-accuses-russian-spy-ship-of-pointing-lasers-at-pilots-watching-vessel/): Defence Secretary John Healey condemns the Yantar’s actions as ‘deeply dangerous’ and says Britain is poised to react.
- [Russian SJ100 Drawing Attention From Indian Airlines, Company Upbeat On Localised Spares Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/russian-sj100-drawing-attention-from-indian-airlines-company-upbeat-on-localised-spares-plan/): The CEO of United Aircraft Corporation of Russia said that UAC is replacing imported components with Russian-made ones and completing certifications for the updated programme
- [Turkiye to host COP31 climate summit after Australia concedes bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/turkiye-to-host-cop31-climate-summit-after-australia-concedes-bid/): Australia’s PM says it reaches agreement to host pre-meetings with Pacific nations while Turkiye will host main summit.
- [Trump Vows To End Sudan 'Atrocities', Says 'Would Now Work To Stabilise The Conflict'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-vows-to-end-sudan-atrocities-says-would-now-work-to-stabilise-the-conflict/): The development came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who visited Washington, asked him to help solve the devastating conflict.
- [Trump says he signed bill to release Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-says-he-signed-bill-to-release-epstein-files/): US president announces that he has ordered the disclosure of documents related to the late convicted sex offender.
- [Brazil’s Lula faces obstacles in push for agreement at climate summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/brazils-lula-faces-obstacles-in-push-for-agreement-at-climate-summit/): Brazilian president pushes for a ‘roadmap’ away from fossil fuel use, but countries remain divided on key issues.
- ['Association Of Democrats Will Soon Be Revealed': Trump Signs Bill To Release Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/association-of-democrats-will-soon-be-revealed-trump-signs-bill-to-release-epstein-files/): Trump signed a bill forcing the release of all federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein after resisting for months, accusing Democrats of using the issue for political gain.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,365](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1365/): Here are the key events from day 1,365 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [PSG’s Achraf Hakimi voted African Footballer of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/psgs-achraf-hakimi-voted-african-footballer-of-the-year/): Hakimi is the first Moroccan since 1998 and the first defender since 1973 to win Africa’s most prestigious award.
- [Israel kills at least 28 Palestinians in wave of Gaza ‘ceasefire’ attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/israel-kills-at-least-28-palestinians-in-wave-of-gaza-ceasefire-attacks/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks also wounded 77 people, fuelling panic across the war-ravaged enclave.
- [Family demands independent medical care for US teen detained by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/family-demands-independent-medical-care-for-us-teen-detained-by-israel/): Mohammed Ibrahim’s uncle says US official who visited teen reported his health is deteriorating in Israeli detention.
- [Nvidia forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates despite AI bubble concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/nvidia-forecasts-q4-revenue-above-estimates-despite-ai-bubble-concerns/): Analysts expect AI chip demand to remain strong
- [Syria condemns Israeli PM Netanyahu’s ‘illegal visit’ to seized territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/syria-condemns-israeli-pm-netanyahus-illegal-visit-to-seized-territory/): Israel has kept troops in a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights since December’s ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Trump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-pledges-cooperation-and-coordination-to-end-sudans-civil-war/): The US president says he will address the conflict in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- [New US peace plan for Ukraine involves Kyiv ceding land, weapons: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/new-us-peace-plan-for-ukraine-involves-kyiv-ceding-land-weapons-reports/): Terms of the US-drafted, 28-point framework to end the war closely track Russian demands, according to news reports.
- [Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/why-has-number-of-people-facing-hunger-doubled-since-2019/): Hundreds of millions of people face food shortages as conflict, climate change and economic crises take their toll.
- [Trump Defends H-1B Visas, Slams MAGA Over Rigidity: ‘I’m Gonna Welcome Those People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-defends-h-1b-visas-slams-maga-over-rigidity-im-gonna-welcome-those-people/): US President Donald Trump has faced flak from MAGA over not ending H-1B visas. The MAGA movement believes that H-1B visas are taking jobs from Americans.
- [Jaishankar Inaugurates Consulates In Russia’s Kazan, Yekaterinburg: ‘Catalysts For Boosting Ties’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/jaishankar-inaugurates-consulates-in-russias-kazan-yekaterinburg-catalysts-for-boosting-ties/): S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, aiming to boost India–Russia trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and strengthen ties in multiple sectors.
- ['Going To Fire Your Ass’: Trump Threatens Bessent, Tells Fed Chair Powell Has ‘Mental Problems’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/going-to-fire-your-ass-trump-threatens-bessent-tells-fed-chair-powell-has-mental-problems/): Donald Trump made the remarks during his speech for a US-Saudi investment gathering in Washington DC.
- [Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill and wound dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/russian-strikes-on-western-ukraine-kill-and-wound-dozens/): At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across western Ukraine.
- [Trump’s Plan Urges Ukraine To Cede Donbas To Putin, US To Recognise Crimea As Russian: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trumps-plan-urges-ukraine-to-cede-donbas-to-putin-us-to-recognise-crimea-as-russian-report/): The plan envisions large concessions from Ukraine and also urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept it.
- [‘It’s Israeli policy’: Report reveals abuse of Palestinians in prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/its-israeli-policy-report-reveals-abuse-of-palestinians-in-prisons/): Physicians for Human Rights-Israel reveals torture, abuse carried out against Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
- [Nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence: WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/nearly-one-third-of-women-worldwide-faced-partner-or-sexual-violence-who/): Despite stark findings, World Health Organization says violence against women and girls is ‘a deeply neglected crisis’.
- [New wave of deadly Israeli air strikes across Gaza despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/new-wave-of-deadly-israeli-air-strikes-across-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): At least 23 people were killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, despite the fragile ceasefire.
- [Trump says he has ‘already started working’ on ending war in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/19/trump-says-he-has-already-started-working-on-ending-war-in-sudan/): US President Donald Trump said his administration is searching for a possible resolution to the war in Sudan.
- [Why has Trump blasted US Democrats for ‘seditious’ comments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/why-has-trump-blasted-us-democrats-for-seditious-comments/): Six Democratic Congress members call on the US military not to obey ‘illegal orders’; but has Trump issued any?
- [In Tunisia, a church procession blends faith, nostalgia and migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/in-tunisia-a-church-procession-blends-faith-nostalgia-and-migration/): The Virgin Mary procession in La Goulette unites diverse communities, reviving the memory of a historic Sicilian past.
- [Zelenskyy says Trump’s Ukraine plan must ensure ‘real and dignified peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/zelenskyy-says-trumps-ukraine-plan-must-ensure-real-and-dignified-peace/): Ukrainian president says working on US plan to end war with Russia as European allies raise concerns about concessions.
- [Despite Gaza ceasefire, ‘we haven’t seen the worst’: B’Tselem chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/despite-gaza-ceasefire-we-havent-seen-the-worst-btselem-chief/): Conditions that led to genocide in Gaza remain precarious given lack of accountability, says rights advocate Yuli Novak.
- [US President Donald Trump Signs Order Lifting 40% Tariffs On Brazilian Food Imports | Trade | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/us-president-donald-trump-signs-order-lifting-40-tariffs-on-brazilian-food-imports-trade-4k/): US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing 40% tariffs on Brazilian food imports, including key commodities such as beef and coffee. This major trade decision is expected to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Brazil, while providing relief to Brazilian exporters who have faced significant trade barriers in recent years. […]
- [US Threatens To Halt Intel, Weapons Aid To Press Ukraine Into Peace Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/us-threatens-to-halt-intel-weapons-aid-to-press-ukraine-into-peace-deal-report/): Sources said that the US is eager to bring an end to the war but is seeking significant concessions from Ukraine in the process
- [White House Preparing For Possible Cabinet Shakeup As Trump Admin Nears 1-Year Mark: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/white-house-preparing-for-possible-cabinet-shakeup-as-trump-admin-nears-1-year-mark-report/): While no decisions have been finalised, senior officials have been reviewing several departments where tensions or performance concerns have surfaced over recent months
- [Bangladesh 5.5-magnitude earthquake – what we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/bangladesh-5-5-magnitude-earthquake-what-we-know-so-far/): At least five people killed in deadly earthquake close to the capital city Dhaka on Friday.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Johannesburg For 3-Day Visit: What's On His Agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/pm-modi-arrives-in-johannesburg-for-3-day-visit-whats-on-his-agenda/): During the trip, PM Modi will take part in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in the country’s largest city and economic centre
- [Israeli incursions, abductions stoke fear in Syria’s occupied Golan Heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/israeli-incursions-abductions-stoke-fear-in-syrias-occupied-golan-heights/): Al Jazeera talks exclusively to families of those taken by the Israeli army whose actions are also causing an ecocide.
- [Trump’s 28-point Ukraine plan in full: What it means, could it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/trumps-28-point-ukraine-plan-in-full-what-it-means-could-it-work/): The US-brokered proposal requires Kyiv to make territorial concessions to Russia and to stay out of NATO.
- [What do we know about the 28-point US plan for Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/what-do-we-know-about-the-28-point-us-plan-for-ukraine/): Ukraine must slash the size of its army and cede territory, under a US plan to end the Russia war.
- [India’s home-built fighter jet Tejas crashes at Dubai air show, pilot dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/indias-home-built-fighter-jet-tejas-crashes-at-dubai-air-show-pilot-dies/): The crash is the second recorded for the HAL Tejas, a key jet in India’s efforts to modernise its air force fleet.
- [Mamdani’s democratic socialism is a promise of true freedom for all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/mamdanis-democratic-socialism-is-a-promise-of-true-freedom-for-all/): It is not communism but a vision of equality, opportunity and a life people can afford.
- [Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/students-taken-from-catholic-school-in-central-nigeria-in-latest-abduction/): Attack comes just days after armed men stormed a secondary school in northwestern Nigeria, kidnapping 25 schoolgirls.
- [NYC mayor’s father says son aware of “enormity of this task”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/nyc-mayors-father-says-son-aware-of-enormity-of-this-task/): Mahmood Mamdani on his son’s innovative and uncompromising drive to become NYC mayor – and his awareness of the enormit
- [Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $54.7m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/frida-kahlo-painting-sells-for-record-54-7m/): A 1940 self-portrait titled ‘The dream’ by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m.
- [“You Are Heroes” Trump Honors Freed Israeli Hostages In White House Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/you-are-heroes-trump-honors-freed-israeli-hostages-in-white-house-ceremony/): US President Donald Trump hosted released Israeli captives in Washington DC on Nov. 20, personally handing each a Presidential Challenge Coin. During the White House ceremony, Trump called the freed hostages “heroes, not hostages.” The group, among 20 captives released by Hamas on Oct. 13 under Trump’s Gaza plan, expressed gratitude, presenting gifts to the […]
- [At least three killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/at-least-three-killed-as-magnitude-5-5-earthquake-hits-bangladesh/): Several others injured as buildings in the capital swayed in the earthquake, sending panicked residents into streets.
- [Explosion at glue factory in eastern Pakistan kills at least 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/explosion-at-glue-factory-in-eastern-pakistan-kills-at-least-16/): Preliminary investigations show a gas leak triggered the explosion, which also flattened nearby homes, authorities say.
- [Relentless Rains Submerge Homes As Vietnam Floods Kill 41 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/relentless-rains-submerge-homes-as-vietnam-floods-kill-41-people/): Heavy rainfall has devastated south-central Vietnam, submerging Nha Trang and other provinces, killing at least 41, flooding over 43,000 houses.
- [November 21, 2004: The Day Flight 5210 Vanished In 10 Seconds, Left All 53 Aboard Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/november-21-2004-the-day-flight-5210-vanished-in-10-seconds-left-all-53-aboard-dead/): The wreckage first struck a residential building, tore through a park ticket booth, and finally crashed into the frozen surface of Nanhai Park lake
- ['Wipe My A**': Ex-CIA Officer’s Reply to Threat Letter From Pakistanis After He Said India Would Win War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/wipe-my-a-ex-cia-officers-reply-to-threat-letter-from-pakistanis-after-he-said-india-would-win-war/): Kiriakou revealed that after the letter demanding an apology reached him from Pakistan, he shot back that he would use the letter as toilet paper to wipe his a**.
- [Senior Democrat responds to Trump death penalty threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/senior-democrat-responds-to-trump-death-penalty-threat/): A senior Democrat in the US condemned comments by Donald Trump as ‘unhinged’.
- [Israel plans to seize major Roman-era historical site in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/israel-plans-to-seize-major-roman-era-historical-site-in-occupied-west-bank/): Anti-settlement group Peace Now says land grab would become Israel’s largest of archaeologically significant land.
- [Separatist leader Kanu sentenced to life in prison in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/separatist-leader-kanu-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-nigeria/): Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu shouted in protest at a court hearing in Nigeria, before he was sentenced to life.
- [COP30 is climate conference “of implementation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/cop30-is-climate-conference-of-implementation/): The significance of COP30 and the importance of countries building resilience to climate change.
- [CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/cair-sues-texas-governor-over-unconstitutional-terror-designation/): US Muslim civil rights group says Greg Abbott’s designation of its Texas chapter is ‘unconstitutional and defamatory’.
- [Ukraine doubts Russia’s desire for peace amid reports of US-drafted plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/ukraine-doubts-russias-desire-for-peace-amid-reports-of-us-drafted-plan/): As fighting rages and Russia seizes settlements, a US-Russia constructed plan looks set to upset Kyiv and its EU allies.
- [Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/barcelona-vs-athletic-bilbao-la-liga-team-news-start-lineups/): Barcelona can return to the top of La Liga on goal difference if they beat Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou.
- [Countries sharply split on fossil fuels on COP30 climate summit final day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/countries-sharply-split-on-fossil-fuels-on-cop30-climate-summit-final-day/): Brazil’s new draft proposal does not contain a roadmap for a transition, nor mention ‘fossil fuels’ at all.
- [Where Does Lightning Begin? Scientists Capture The Tiny Spark That Starts It All | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/where-does-lightning-begin-scientists-capture-the-tiny-spark-that-starts-it-all-watch/): Scientists have captured a tiny spark that may reveal how lightning begins, offering a glimpse into the secret behind nature’s most deadly flashes
- [6 Dead, Several Injured As Quake Hits Bangladesh; Major Building Damage Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/6-dead-several-injured-as-quake-hits-bangladesh-major-building-damage-reported/): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, killing at least six and injuring several in Dhaka, with damage reports from Armanitola, Khilgaon, Baridhara, and Gazaria.
- [How Trump’s absence marks leadership opportunity for China at G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/how-trumps-absence-marks-leadership-opportunity-for-china-at-g20/): Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year’s G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.
- [White House Defends Trump’s “Quiet, Piggy” Remark At Woman Journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/white-house-defends-trumps-quiet-piggy-remark-at-woman-journalist/): The White House on Nov. 20 defended Donald Trump after he called a woman journalist piggy during a viral Air Force One exchange about Jeffrey Epstein. Press Secretary Katherine Leavitt said Trump’s frankness and transparency explain his frustration with reporters. During the gaggle, Trump denied Epstein allegations and deflected toward others. On Nov. 19, he […]
- [LIVE: Israel keeps bombing Gaza, kills two in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/live-israel-keeps-bombing-gaza-kills-two-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): A displaced person has been killed south of Gaza’s Khan Younis city, according to Nasser Hospital.
- [Cambodia night bus plunges off a bridge, killing 16 passengers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/cambodia-night-bus-plunges-off-a-bridge-killing-16-passengers/): Police say the driver, who was not confirmed among the dead, was asleep when the crash occurred.
- [White House unaware that US ambassador to Israel met with convicted spy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/white-house-unaware-that-us-ambassador-to-israel-met-with-convicted-spy/): CIA reportedly ‘alarmed’ by the meeting, which broke a longstanding policy of not speaking with convicted spies.
- [Pakistan Bets On Education To Rebuild Ties, Launches 'Knowledge Corridor' With Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/pakistan-bets-on-education-to-rebuild-ties-launches-knowledge-corridor-with-bangladesh/): Under this education partnership, Pakistan will offer up to 500 fully-funded scholarships to Bangladeshi students over the next five years.
- [No More Instagram, TikTok Or Snapchat For Kids Under 16. Can Australia Really Make It Work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/no-more-instagram-tiktok-or-snapchat-for-kids-under-16-can-australia-really-make-it-work/): Starting 10 December, children under 16 will be removed from major social media platforms, as Australia becomes the first country to impose a blanket prohibition of this scale
- [Miss Universe 2025: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch Crowned The Winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/miss-universe-2025-mexicos-fatima-bosch-crowned-the-winner/): The Miss Universe 2025 took place in Bangkok, Thailand, today. India’s Manika Vishwakarma could not make it to the Top 12.
- [Trump Shares AI Clip Of Him Playing Football With Cristiano Ronaldo At White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/trump-shares-ai-clip-of-him-playing-football-with-cristiano-ronaldo-at-white-house-watch/): Before Donald Trump shared the AI clip, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a series of photographs from his visit to the White House.
- [More details of US plan for Ukraine emerge, sees territory ceded to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/more-details-of-us-plan-for-ukraine-emerge-sees-territory-ceded-to-russia/): Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia ‘generous terms’.
- [Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, breaking record for female artists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/frida-kahlo-painting-sells-for-54-7m-breaking-record-for-female-artists/): A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York.
- [Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal Obama donations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/fugees-rapper-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-over-illegal-obama-donations/): Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
- [IDF Finds Complex Network Of Hamas Tunnels In Gaza: 25 Metres Deep, 7 Km Long](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/idf-finds-complex-network-of-hamas-tunnels-in-gaza-25-metres-deep-7-km-long/): IDF uncovered a vast Hamas tunnel in Rafah where Lieutenant Hadar Goldin’s body was held.
- ['Bullying Has No Place In Global Affairs': Cyril Ramaphosa On US' Decision To Not Participate In G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/bullying-has-no-place-in-global-affairs-cyril-ramaphosa-on-us-decision-to-not-participate-in-g20/): The South African President’s response came after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the US will not participate in the G20 Summit.
- [UK Tightens Permanent Residency Rules In Major Immigration Shake-Up: What It Means For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/uk-tightens-permanent-residency-rules-in-major-immigration-shake-up-what-it-means-for-indians/): For Indians on skilled worker visas, shift from a five-year to a ten-year settlement track will significantly extend their stay before securing permanent residency.
- [Pakistan Issues Ultimatum To Afghan Taliban: ‘Reconcile Or Face Regime Change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/pakistan-issues-ultimatum-to-afghan-taliban-reconcile-or-face-regime-change/): According to top sources, Pakistan conveyed this ultimatum through Turkish mediators, after months of stalemated negotiations with the Taliban government.
- [16 Dead, Dozens Injured As Bus Plunges Off Bridge In Cambodia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/16-dead-dozens-injured-as-bus-plunges-off-bridge-in-cambodia/): Sixteen people died and two dozen were injured when a bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh crashed into a river in Kampong Thom, Cambodia, police said.
- [Miss Universe 2025 Winner Live Updates: India’s Manika Vishwakarma Fails To Enter Top 12, Misses Out On The Crown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/miss-universe-2025-winner-live-updates-indias-manika-vishwakarma-fails-to-enter-top-12-misses-out-on-the-crown/): Miss Universe 2025 Winner Live Updates: Manika Vishwakarma represented India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand, with Saina Nehwal on the judges’ panel.
- [‘You’re Heroes’: Trump Meets Israeli Hostages At White House, Gifts Presidential Challenge Coin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/youre-heroes-trump-meets-israeli-hostages-at-white-house-gifts-presidential-challenge-coin/): President Donald Trump met freed Israeli hostages and families at the White House, honoring survivors for their resilience after Hamas captivity.
- [Lebanon arrests alleged drug kingpin sanctioned by US State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/lebanon-arrests-alleged-drug-kingpin-sanctioned-by-us-state-department/): Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.
- ['We Have A Communist Coming': White House As Trump Set To Meet Zohran Mamdani Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/we-have-a-communist-coming-white-house-as-trump-set-to-meet-zohran-mamdani-today/): New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Friday.
- [Federal Judge Moves To Halt Trump’s Plan To Send National Guard To Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/federal-judge-moves-to-halt-trumps-plan-to-send-national-guard-to-washington-dc/): US District Judge halted President Donald Trump’s National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., pending appeal, challenging presidential authority over domestic troop use.
- [Trump-Putin's 28-Point Ukraine Peace Plan Revealed, With Major Concessions To Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/trump-putins-28-point-ukraine-peace-plan-revealed-with-major-concessions-to-moscow/): Donald Trump backs a secret US Russia peace deal demanding major concessions from Kyiv, recognition of th eoccupation Crimea and Donbas for Moscow.
- [US Treasury Tightens Sanctions On Iran’s Oil Network, Indian Firm Among Global Entities Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/us-treasury-tightens-sanctions-on-irans-oil-network-indian-firm-among-global-entities-hit/): The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s shadow oil network, naming companies and individuals across multiple countries, including an India-based shipping firm.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1366/): Here are the key events from day 1,366 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/us-judge-orders-end-to-trumps-deployment-of-troops-in-washington-dc/): US president’s controversial deployment of soldiers to US cities has raised alarm and a series of legal challenges.
- ['Zohran Mamdani Is Indian': Mehdi Hasan Calls Eric Trump 'Dumbest' After He Jabs NYC Mayor-Elect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/zohran-mamdani-is-indian-mehdi-hasan-calls-eric-trump-dumbest-after-he-jabs-nyc-mayor-elect/): Mehdi Hasan slammed Eric Trump after he made sweeping and controversial claims about NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a Fox News interview.
- [Blaze In Brazil: Fire Disrupts COP30 Venue, Prompting Panic And Evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/blaze-in-brazil-fire-disrupts-cop30-venue-prompting-panic-and-evacuation/): The timing of the fire is particularly sensitive, as the global focus is increasingly turning towards Brazil’s Amazon region, which will host the crucial climate talks next year
- [Scientists May Have Discovered 'Self-Destruct' Switch In Lung Cancer By Targeting FSP1 Protein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/scientists-may-have-discovered-self-destruct-switch-in-lung-cancer-by-targeting-fsp1-protein/): This finding points towards a promising new strategy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), one of the most common and difficult-to-treat malignancies globally
- [What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/whats-in-the-files-of-convicted-sex-offender-jeffrey-epstein/): US Congress votes to release more Department of Justice files on the Epstein case.
- [Trump announces new offshore drilling projects despite bipartisan pushback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-announces-new-offshore-drilling-projects-despite-bipartisan-pushback/): The plan would include six new offshore sales between 2027 and 2030.
- [Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/zelenskyy-ready-to-work-on-us-backed-plan-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
- [COP30 attendees in Brazil forced to evacuate pavilion following fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/cop30-attendees-in-brazil-forced-to-evacuate-pavilion-following-fire/): Officials say the fire was contained within six minutes, and 13 attendees were treated for smoke inhalation.
- [What are the consequences of an escalating global arms race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/what-are-the-consequences-of-an-escalating-global-arms-race/): Worldwide military spending hits record highs as technology changes face of warfare.
- [US Urging Zelenskyy To Sign Deal That Could See Ukraine Give Up Territory By Next Week: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-urging-zelenskyy-to-sign-deal-that-could-see-ukraine-give-up-territory-by-next-week-report/): American officials are floating a Thanksgiving deadline for Zelenskyy to sign the deal, under which Ukraine could lose territory.
- [Olive farmers face danger, neglect after Israel’s war in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/olive-farmers-face-danger-neglect-after-israels-war-in-southern-lebanon/): Farmers risk lives harvesting olives under Israeli military surveillance in Lebanon’s border regions.
- [Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/sony-warner-and-universal-sign-ai-music-licensing-deals-with-startup-klay/): AI-generated music has been flooding streaming services and there is a wave of AI singers and bands that don’t exist.
- [North Carolina officials say US Border Patrol has ended Charlotte operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/north-carolina-officials-say-us-border-patrol-has-ended-charlotte-operation/): The Trump administration has targeted Democrat-led cities like Charlotte for a surge in immigration enforcement.
- [Trump Not Attending G20 Summit, Says White House: ‘South African President Running His Mouth…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/trump-not-attending-g20-summit-says-white-house-south-african-president-running-his-mouth/): White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Trump did not appreciate the language used by the South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.
- ["You Are So Lucky I'm With You" Trump Teases Elon Musk, Gets Thank You Note From Tesla Boss | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/you-are-so-lucky-im-with-you-trump-teases-elon-musk-gets-thank-you-note-from-tesla-boss-4k/): Is the Trump-Musk bromance back on? After a bitter, public falling out, the President welcomed the billionaire businessman to the White House for dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Later, while addressing a US-Saudi investment forum, Trump gave not one, but three shout-outs to Musk. “You are so lucky I am with you, […]
- [Alaska’s Barrow Slips Into ‘Polar Night’, Beginning 65 Sunless Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/alaskas-barrow-slips-into-polar-night-beginning-65-sunless-days/): Utqiagvik entered polar night on November 18, facing 65 days without direct sunlight. The next sunrise is due January 22, 2026, followed by a summer of continuous daylight.
- [‘Punishable By Death’: Trump Says Democrats Urging Military To Defy Orders Must Be Executed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/punishable-by-death-trump-says-democrats-urging-military-to-defy-orders-must-be-executed/): Trump’s social media post was in response to a video posted by Democrats where they ask US military to defy “illegal” orders.
- [‘Al-Majd Europe’ breaks silence on mysterious flight of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/al-majd-europe-breaks-silence-on-mysterious-flight-of-palestinians/): Al-Majd Europe, the group behind a flight of Palestinians from Gaza to Kenya to South Africa, has broken its silence.
- [Funeral held for former US vice president, Iraq War architect Dick Cheney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/funeral-held-for-former-us-vice-president-iraq-war-architect-dick-cheney/): Former US presidents and national figures convene to honour man who leaves fraught legacy, but Trump was notably absent.
- [Fire erupts during UN climate talks in Belem, Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/fire-erupts-during-un-climate-talks-in-belem-brazil/): A fire broke out at a COP30 climate conference venue in Belem, Brazil, prompting the evacuation of panicked delegates.
- [Palestinians ‘squeezed’ as Israel moves beyond ‘yellow line’ in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/palestinians-squeezed-as-israel-moves-beyond-yellow-line-in-gaza-city/): Move comes as Israeli attacks on bombarded enclave killed at least 32 Palestinians and wounded 88 others in 24 hours.
- [Palestinians doubt Gaza ceasefire will last considering Israel’s violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/palestinians-doubt-gaza-ceasefire-will-last-considering-israels-violations/): Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary asks Palestinians whether they think the fragile ceasefire with Israel will hold in Gaza.
- [China Building Island That Can Stand Nuclear Blast: ‘Turns Large Shocks Into Gentle Squeezes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/china-building-island-that-can-stand-nuclear-blast-turns-large-shocks-into-gentle-squeezes/): China has officially named the island that can withstand nuclear blasts as Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility.
- [US tariffs cast shadow over Nuevo Leon’s steel industry in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-tariffs-cast-shadow-over-nuevo-leons-steel-industry-in-mexico/): Mexican steel and aluminium exports to the US are down because of tariffs, hurting local small businesses.
- [At least 41 dead as heavy rain, flooding and landslides hit central Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/at-least-41-dead-as-heavy-rain-flooding-and-landslides-hit-central-vietnam/): Forecasters warn more flooding, landslides expected as tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes.
- [US Likely To Participate In G20 Summit, Says South African President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-likely-to-participate-in-g20-summit-says-south-african-president/): Ramaphosa says US may join the G20 Summit in Johannesburg after Trump’s initial boycott over alleged Afrikaner rights abuses. South Africa holds the G20 presidency this year.
- [NASA Releases Images Of "Interstellar Comet" 3I/ATLAS, Harvard Scientist Questions "Deception" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/nasa-releases-images-of-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-harvard-scientist-questions-deception-4k/): NASA shared images of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object passing through our solar system. The space agency referred to it as an “interstellar comet” in its latest statements, thereby debunking theories suggesting that the 3I/ATLAS appears to be an “alien” technology. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, who was looking for more information, reacted to the images, saying […]
- [After Israel PM’s trip to occupied Syria, is a deal off the table?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/after-israel-pms-trip-to-occupied-syria-is-a-deal-off-the-table/): Israeli PM Netanyahu visited Israeli forces in southern Syria, just as a deal between the neighbours seems further away.
- [Mamdani says he will ‘stand up for New Yorkers’ in Trump meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/mamdani-says-he-will-stand-up-for-new-yorkers-in-trump-meeting/): New York mayor-elect says he ‘will meet with anyone’ to push forward his affordability agenda for the largest US city.
- [Zelenskyy To Speak To Trump Over New Peace Deal That Could See Ukraine Lose Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/zelenskyy-to-speak-to-trump-over-new-peace-deal-that-could-see-ukraine-lose-territory/): As per reports, the Trump administration and Russian officials drafted a peace proposal that could see Ukraine ceding eastern Donbas and cut its armed forces size by half.
- [Major Fire Hits UN Climate Talks Venue in Brazil, Triggering Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/major-fire-hits-un-climate-talks-venue-in-brazil-triggering-chaos/): A fire at the COP30 site during UN climate talks caused chaos and evacuation as delegates fled, disrupting global ministers’ meeting on fossil fuels, climate finance and trade.
- [‘Chaotic’ culture in UK government led to more COVID deaths, inquiry finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/chaotic-culture-in-uk-government-led-to-more-covid-deaths-inquiry-finds/): An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has found ex-PM Boris Johnson failed to act decisively to combat the global pandemic.
- [US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/us-economy-adds-119000-jobs-in-september-as-unemployment-rate-rises/): The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.
- [‘Punishable by DEATH’: Trump threatens Democrats with sedition charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/punishable-by-death-trump-threatens-democrats-with-sedition-charges/): The US president forcefully denounced Democratic lawmakers for calling on the military to reject any ‘illegal orders’.
- [Syria condemns Netanyahu’s visit to occupied territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/syria-condemns-netanyahus-visit-to-occupied-territory/): Benjamin Netanyahu visited southern Syria, where Israel expanded its occupation after the fall of Assad.
- ['Polls Will Be Rigged': Sheikh Hasina's Son Says Yunus Will Manipulate Caretaker Govt To Hurt Awami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/polls-will-be-rigged-sheikh-hasinas-son-says-yunus-will-manipulate-caretaker-govt-to-hurt-awami/): He alleged Yunus-led administration wants to hold elections with Awami League barred, accusing the interim govt of arrests, attacks and using state force against party supporters.
- [Culture Caught In Crossfire: Sushi, Students And Screens Hit By China-Japan Diplomatic Downturn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/culture-caught-in-crossfire-sushi-students-and-screens-hit-by-china-japan-diplomatic-downturn/): The immediate catalyst for the current deep freeze was a controversial statement by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
- [Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/israels-emptying-of-west-bank-refugee-camps-amounts-to-war-crimes-hrw/): Human Rights Watch calls for Israeli leaders, including PM Netanyahu, to be investigated on war crimes accusations.
- [Children of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/children-of-war/): In a war-torn part of Colombia, a family flees their home after rebels kill a young man who had joined them as a child.
- [India, Israel Take First Step Toward Free Trade Pact, Sign Terms Of Reference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/india-israel-take-first-step-toward-free-trade-pact-sign-terms-of-reference/): Goyal noted that he shares a strong working relationship with Israel’s Minister Nir Barkat, comparing it to the bond between PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Video shows the moment a bridge is swept away by floodwaters in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/video-shows-the-moment-a-bridge-is-swept-away-by-floodwaters-in-vietnam/): A surge of flooding is overwhelming parts of south-central Vietnam, with a bridge connecting two villages falling apart.
- [“Healthy Scepticism” Needed For Any US-Saudi Arabia Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/20/healthy-scepticism-needed-for-any-us-saudi-arabia-deal/): Political strategist Amy Koch says there should be “healthy scepticism” of any deal between the US and Saudi Arabia
- [US Wants Ukraine To Cede 'Luxembourg-Size' Land To Russia? Trump says Zelensky "Will Have To..." |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/us-wants-ukraine-to-cede-luxembourg-size-land-to-russia-trump-says-zelensky-will-have-to-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov. 21) urged Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan aimed at ending the war with Russia by ceding territory, saying his counterpart in Kyiv will “have to like it.””He’ll have to like it, and if he doesn’t like it, then you know, they should just keep fighting,” Trump told […]
- [Gaza was ‘near and dear’ to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral bid, father says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/gaza-was-near-and-dear-to-zohran-mamdanis-nyc-mayoral-bid-father-says/): Scholar Mahmood Mamdani says Palestinian rights helped motivate his son Zohran’s run for New York City mayor.
- [Indian trade unions oppose new labour codes, call for demonstrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/indian-trade-unions-oppose-new-labour-codes-call-for-demonstrations/): The unions demand the laws be withdrawn before nationwide protests they plan to hold on Wednesday.
- [‘Violence never ended’: Israeli attacks kill 22 Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/violence-never-ended-israeli-attacks-kill-22-palestinians-in-gaza/): Fear grips Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to carry out attacks despite US-brokered truce.
- [Israel launches fresh wave of deadly air strikes across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/israel-launches-fresh-wave-of-deadly-air-strikes-across-gaza/): An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone blew up a vehicle on a busy street in Gaza City on Saturday, testing the fragile ceasefire.
- [Barcelona thrash Athletic Bilbao 4-0 on emotional return to Camp Nou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/barcelona-thrash-athletic-bilbao-4-0-on-emotional-return-to-camp-nou/): Ferran Torres scores brace to send Barcelona to the top of La Liga, level with Real Madrid, who face Elche on Sunday.
- [G20 leaders adopt new declaration, even as US boycotts summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/g20-leaders-adopt-new-declaration-even-as-us-boycotts-summit/): World leaders broke with tradition and quickly adopted a new declaration at the start of the G20 summit.
- [Russia claims more land in Ukraine as US pushes its plan; EU, UK regroup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/russia-claims-more-land-in-ukraine-as-us-pushes-its-plan-eu-uk-regroup/): Moscow says it is successfully pushing deeper into Zaporizhia and Pokrovsk in Donetsk and taking more territory.
- [COP30 draft text urges more funds for poorer countries, omits fossil fuels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/cop30-draft-text-urges-more-funds-for-poorer-countries-omits-fossil-fuels/): Leaders welcome deal reached at UN climate summit as step forward but say ‘more ambition’ needed to tackle the crisis.
- [G20 Summit | PM Modi Holds Meeting With Australian PM Albanese And  Canadian PM Carney | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/g20-summit-pm-modi-holds-meeting-with-australian-pm-albanese-and-canadian-pm-carney-news18/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-profile trilateral meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Canadian PM Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Borders Must Not Change By Force': European Leaders Say US-Drafted Ukraine Peace Plan Needs Work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/borders-must-not-change-by-force-european-leaders-say-us-drafted-ukraine-peace-plan-needs-work/): The leaders expressed particular concern over clauses that would restrict Ukraine’s military capabilities and potentially leave the country exposed to future Russian aggression
- [‘Really great mayor’: Trump showers Zohran Mamdani with praise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/really-great-mayor-trump-showers-zohran-mamdani-with-praise/): US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met on Friday after weeks of trading barbs.
- [Mamdani says Israel is ‘committing genocide’ in Gaza at Trump meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/mamdani-says-israel-is-committing-genocide-in-gaza-at-trump-meeting/): New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at a meeting with President Trump.
- [‘I don’t mind’: Trump unfazed with Mamdani calling him a ‘fascist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/i-dont-mind-trump-unfazed-with-mamdani-calling-him-a-fascist/): US President Donald Trump said he didn’t “mind” New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani calling him a “fascist.”
- [Last Rites Of 45 Victims Who Were Killed In Madinah Bus Accident Held Today In Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/last-rites-of-45-victims-who-were-killed-in-madinah-bus-accident-held-today-in-saudi-arabia/): The funeral prayers were held at the Prophet’s Mosque and the burial of the mortal remains was done at the cemetery of Jannat ul Baqi at Madinah.
- [PM Modi Announces New Trilateral Partnership With Australia, Canada To Bolster Tech, Innovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/pm-modi-announces-new-trilateral-partnership-with-australia-canada-to-bolster-tech-innovation/): The partnership with Canada is significant, given the recent tensions between the two countries and the changing geopolitical situation under US President Donald Trump.
- [Deadly skies: Why Nepal is one of the most dangerous places to fly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/deadly-skies-why-nepal-is-one-of-the-most-dangerous-places-to-fly/): 101 East takes to the skies in Nepal and investigates the Himalayan nation’s aviation crisis.
- [Arsenal vs Tottenham: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/arsenal-vs-tottenham-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Arsenal host bitter local rivals Spurs at the Emirates, as the visitors look to put a dent in the Gunners’ title push.
- [Waves of Sudanese families flee expanding war, arrive in impoverished Chad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/waves-of-sudanese-families-flee-expanding-war-arrive-in-impoverished-chad/): Many people in Chad already depended on humanitarian assistance even before the start of the war in Sudan.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/live-barcelona-vs-athletic-bilbao-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona host Athletic Club at Camp Nou.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested days before start of 27-year prison sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/brazils-bolsonaro-arrested-days-before-start-of-27-year-prison-sentence/): The former president is taken in the capital Brasilia days before starting his prison time for leading coup attempt.
- [Brazil's Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Moved To Prison Days Before His 27-Year Sentence Begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/brazils-ex-president-jair-bolsonaro-moved-to-prison-days-before-his-27-year-sentence-begins/): Bolsonaro, 70, who has been under house arrest since August, was taken to the headquarters of the country’s federal police in the capital, Brasilia.
- [Watch: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Captures Stunning View of Northern Lights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/watch-nasas-spacex-crew-11-mission-captures-stunning-view-of-northern-lights/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [PM Modi, Italy’s PM Meloni Share Light Moment At G20 Johannesburg | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/pm-modi-italys-pm-meloni-share-light-moment-at-g20-johannesburg-watch/): The encounter comes months after their last meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, in June
- [How the US-Israeli ‘peace plan’ will partition Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/how-the-us-israeli-peace-plan-will-partition-gaza/): It is tapping into a well-known colonial strategy of isolating and fragmenting an occupied population.
- [Travis Head scores century as Australia defeat England in Perth Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/travis-head-scores-century-as-australia-defeat-england-in-perth-test/): Travis Head’s 69-ball century in Perth helps Australia take a 1-0 series lead against England in the Ashes.
- [Aftershock shakes Bangladesh as earthquake death toll rises to 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/aftershock-shakes-bangladesh-as-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-10/): Friday’s earthquake was felt in the capital Dhaka and neighbouring districts, causing destruction and panic.
- [Israeli violence in the West Bank is spiralling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/israeli-violence-in-the-west-bank-is-spiralling/): Violence is out of control in the West Bank – and the few covering it are being assaulted.
- [Watch: Trump Tells Mamdani To ‘Just Say It’ as NYC Mayor-Elect Is Asked If US President is a Fascist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/watch-trump-tells-mamdani-to-just-say-it-as-nyc-mayor-elect-is-asked-if-us-president-is-a-fascist/): US President Donald Trump brushed off a question about Zohran Mamdani’s past remark calling him a fascist, encouraging Mamdani to “just say it” instead of explaining. Despite the tense exchange, both leaders described their Oval Office meeting as productive. Trump congratulated Mamdani on his NYC mayoral win and said they shared a commitment to improving […]
- [From Countering Drug-Terror Nexus To Global Healthcare: Top Initiatives Suggested By PM Modi At G20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/from-countering-drug-terror-nexus-to-global-healthcare-top-initiatives-suggested-by-pm-modi-at-g20/): PM Modi addressed the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he called for a rethinking of global development parameters.
- [Epstein victims expect death threats to rise as US release of files nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/epstein-victims-expect-death-threats-to-rise-as-us-release-of-files-nears/): Abuse survivors urge accountability, support ahead of the release of the files related to the sex offender in the US.
- [Bosnia’s Republika Srpska votes for Dodik’s successor: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/bosnias-republika-srpska-votes-for-dodiks-successor-what-to-expect/): The vote occurs at a time of rising secessionist rhetoric in the Serb-majority entity, and with Europe in wider tumult.
- [Young man documents Gaza’s untold stories of Israel’s genocide in book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/young-man-documents-gazas-untold-stories-of-israels-genocide-in-book/): The 24-year-old says death and destruction make him question the purpose of writing, but he looks for a glimmer of hope.
- [China spat with Japan on Taiwan deepens, reaches UN: What’s it all about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/china-spat-with-japan-on-taiwan-deepens-reaches-un-whats-it-all-about/): The spat has rapidly escalated into a trade and diplomatic war set to affect businesses on both sides.
- [Over 300 students were abducted by Nigerian gunmen from Catholic school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/over-300-students-were-abducted-by-nigerian-gunmen-from-catholic-school/): No group has yet claimed responsibility for this or a previous abduction, as authorities deploy rescue squads.
- [South Africa seeks to prioritise developing world at historic G20 summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/south-africa-seeks-to-prioritise-developing-world-at-historic-g20-summit/): The host country’s agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.
- [US Lawmaker Who Sought To End H-1B Visa Programme To Resign As Rift With Trump Camp Widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/us-lawmaker-who-sought-to-end-h-1b-visa-programme-to-resign-as-rift-with-trump-camp-widens/): Following Trump’s public criticism, Greene said she had been hit with a wave of threats.
- [‘I’ll Go When You Go’: Jimmy Kimmel After Trump Calls For His Firing Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/ill-go-when-you-go-jimmy-kimmel-after-trump-calls-for-his-firing-again/): Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Donald Trump’s criticism on Jimmy Kimmel Live, mocking Trump’s ratings and referencing their ongoing feud, and ABC’s suspension.
- [Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexico mayor’s assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/seven-bodyguards-arrested-over-mexico-mayors-assassination/): The killing of Carlos Manzo has caused widespread shock and outrage, prompting antigovernment protests.
- [US sanctions must be stopped as they reshape life in Cuba: UN rapporteur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/us-sanctions-must-be-stopped-as-they-reshape-life-in-cuba-un-rapporteur/): The ongoing US actions are ‘suffocating the social fabric of Cuban society’, according to the expert.
- [LIVE: Israel attacks Gaza as large-scale recovery of bodies set to begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/live-israel-attacks-gaza-as-large-scale-recovery-of-bodies-set-to-begin/): A series of artillery, air attacks hit near Rafah, Khan Younis, Deir el-Balah, as well as Gaza City.
- [‘Cheering for him’: Key takeaways from Trump-Mamdani White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/cheering-for-him-key-takeaways-from-trump-mamdani-white-house-meeting/): President Trump and the mayor-elect adopt a markedly warmer tone after months of insults, catching many off guard.
- [Indonesian Muslim group tells leader to resign over pro-Israel speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/indonesian-muslim-group-tells-leader-to-resign-over-pro-israel-speaker/): The leadership of Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s biggest Islamic organisation, has called on their chairman to resign.
- [How the olive harvest in Palestine suffers under occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/how-the-olive-harvest-in-palestine-suffers-under-occupation/): Palestine’s centuries-old olive groves have become a target under Israeli occupation.
- [Jake Paul dwarfed by Anthony Joshua in heavyweight boxing face-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/jake-paul-dwarfed-by-anthony-joshua-in-heavyweight-boxing-face-off/): Social media boxing star Jake Paul predicts big win over two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua at official launch.
- ['I'd Love To See This In India': Shashi Tharoor's Message On Democracy After Trump-Mamdani Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/id-love-to-see-this-in-india-shashi-tharoors-message-on-democracy-after-trump-mamdani-meet/): Shashi Tharoor praised US President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani for their post-election cooperation, calling their Oval Office meeting a model of democratic civility.
- [New Video Shows Tejas Fighter Jet Bursting Into Flames At Dubai Air Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/new-video-shows-tejas-fighter-jet-bursting-into-flames-at-dubai-air-show/): Tejas fighter jet crashed at Dubai Air Show during a stunt, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal of Himachal Pradesh.
- [China Used India-Pakistan Conflict For Real-World Weapons Trials: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/china-used-india-pakistan-conflict-for-real-world-weapons-trials-report/): China also ran a “disinformation campaign” to discredit the French Rafale fighter jet after the India-Pakistan conflict, the report said.
- [Can Pakistan join the Gaza stabilisation force without facing backlash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/can-pakistan-join-the-gaza-stabilisation-force-without-facing-backlash/): Islamabad balances alliances, economic needs and public sentiment as it weighs potential troop deployment to Gaza.
- [Colombia hails ‘historic blow’ after largest cocaine bust in a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/colombia-hails-historic-blow-after-largest-cocaine-bust-in-a-decade/): Authorities said the bust prevented the circulation of 35 million doses of cocaine worth more than $388m.
- [US warns civilian flights as military activity around Venezuela increases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/us-warns-civilian-flights-as-military-activity-around-venezuela-increases/): US aviation administration issues warning amid ‘worsening security’ and growing ‘military activity’ around Venezuela.
- [Australia’s Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/australias-northern-territory-braces-for-tropical-cyclone-fina/): Authorities in Australia’s Northern Territory described the situation as ‘serious’, as they urged residents to shelter.
- [‘Communist Vs Fascist’ Feud Melts Into A Surprisingly Warm Trump-Mamdani Meet: Key Highlights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/communist-vs-fascist-feud-melts-into-a-surprisingly-warm-trump-mamdani-meet-key-highlights/): What was expected to be a tense face-off between Trump and Mamdani instead unfolded as a calm, joke-filled discussion centred on New York’s cost-of-living crisis and public safety
- [Video Shows IAF Pilot Namansh Syal Meeting Dignitaries At Dubai Air Show Before Tejas Jet Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/video-shows-iaf-pilot-namansh-syal-meeting-dignitaries-at-dubai-air-show-before-tejas-jet-crash/): Wing Commander Namansh Syal from Kangra died in a Tejas crash during the Dubai Air Show.
- [‘Kept India Alive In Hearts’: PM Modi Lauds ‘Ganga Maiya’ Girmitiya Song In Johannesburg | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/kept-india-alive-in-hearts-pm-modi-lauds-ganga-maiya-girmitiya-song-in-johannesburg-watch/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the South African Girmitiya song Ganga Maiya in Johannesburg, highlighting its emotional tribute to Indian heritage.
- [What Makes Ukraine’s Pokrovsk So Crucial, And Why Russia Is Fighting Hard To Take It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/what-makes-ukraines-pokrovsk-so-crucial-and-why-russia-is-fighting-hard-to-take-it/): A key transport junction that once fed Ukraine’s frontline, and now the last major city Kyiv controls in western Donetsk, is what makes Pokrovsk so crucial
- [US Supreme Court blocks order on likely racial bias in new Texas voter map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/us-supreme-court-blocks-order-on-likely-racial-bias-in-new-texas-voter-map/): Texas redrew its voting map as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to win extra Republican seats in Congress in 2026.
- [Major MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns after Trump clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/major-maga-figure-marjorie-taylor-greene-resigns-after-trump-clash/): Greene says ‘standing up for American women raped at 14’ should not lead to being branded a ‘traitor’ by Trump.
- [G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/g20-summit-in-south-africa-whos-attending-and-whats-on-the-agenda/): US President Donald Trump is boycotting the summit but South African leaders say the meeting will go ahead.
- [Several People Shot During Annual Christmas Tree Lighting In US’ North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/several-people-shot-during-annual-christmas-tree-lighting-in-us-north-carolina/): At least six people were shot during the Concord Christmas tree lighting on Church Street and Cabarrus Avenue in North Carolina.
- [‘Great Honour’: Donald Trump After Meeting NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/great-honour-donald-trump-after-meeting-nyc-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/): Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani held a productive White House meeting, discussing New York affordability and pledging cooperation despite past public clashes.
- [New York Governor Welcomes Trump-Mamdani Meet: 'Looking Forward To Working...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/new-york-governor-welcomes-trump-mamdani-meet-looking-forward-to-working/): Governor Kathy Hochul praised President Donald Trump’s support for New York and strongly condemned Islamophobic attacks on Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,367](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1367/): Here are the key events from day 1,367 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ["You'll Be A Great Mayor" Trump Praises Zohran Mamdani In Surprisingly Friendly Meeting | New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/youll-be-a-great-mayor-trump-praises-zohran-mamdani-in-surprisingly-friendly-meeting-new-york/): The highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, turned out to be an unexpectedly friendly one. After months of warning that New York City would become a “Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster” under a Mamdani administration, Trump said today he’d be comfortable living in the city […]
- [UN climate talks go into overtime as divisions over fossil fuels persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/un-climate-talks-go-into-overtime-as-divisions-over-fossil-fuels-persist/): COP30 negotiations drag on in Brazil amid divisions over draft proposal that does not include fossil fuel phase-out.
- [Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after ‘productive’ meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/trump-and-mamdani-hope-for-positive-relationship-after-productive-meeting/): Trump praises Mamdani for ‘incredible’ victory in New York City mayoral election and focus on affordability.
- [BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/bbc-board-member-shumeet-banerji-resigns/): Banerji said in his resignation letter that he was unhappy about governance issues at the organisation.
- [Smiles, Praises & Promises: Trump, Mamdani Set Aside Bitter Feud At 'Friendly' White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/smiles-praises-promises-trump-mamdani-set-aside-bitter-feud-at-friendly-white-house-meeting/): Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani kept their differences aside in their first meeting at the White House, striking a friendly tone and calling their discussion “productive”.
- ['He'll Have To Like It': Trump On Zelenskyy's Reluctance To Accept US-Backed Peace Plan For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/hell-have-to-like-it-trump-on-zelenskyys-reluctance-to-accept-us-backed-peace-plan-for-ukraine/): The Trump administration has drafted a peace plan that requires Ukraine to cede territory and cut its military strength, which has rattled Kyiv and its European allies.
- [Zelenskyy says US peace plan puts Ukraine in difficult bind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/zelenskyy-says-us-peace-plan-puts-ukraine-in-difficult-bind/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces one of its most difficult moments as it weighs a US peace proposal.
- [Red Cross to cut 2,900 jobs, slash budget as donors reduce support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/red-cross-to-cut-2900-jobs-slash-budget-as-donors-reduce-support/): US funding drops under Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda, forcing the Red Cross into major global cutbacks.
- [Why is Republika Srpska’s presidential vote so important?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/why-is-republika-srpskas-presidential-vote-so-important/): Republika Srpska, an autonomous division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is holding a snap presidential election.
- [Is the US negotiating away Ukraine’s future while favouring Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/is-the-us-negotiating-away-ukraines-future-while-favouring-russia/): Trump administration plan demands concessions from Kyiv, including surrendering the Donbas region.
- [‘Punishable by death!’: Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/punishable-by-death-trump-accuses-democratic-lawmakers-of-sedition/): President Trump said six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans and service members — should be put to ‘death’ for a video.
- [Mahmood Mamdani says Palestine helped motivate son Zohran’s mayoral run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/mahmood-mamdani-says-palestine-helped-motivate-son-zohrans-mayoral-run/): Postcolonial scholar says Palestinian rights are ‘near and dear’ to Zohran, who showed ‘grit’ under campaign pressures.
- [Former President Jair Bolsonaro asks to serve house arrest in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/former-president-jair-bolsonaro-asks-to-serve-house-arrest-in-brazil/): The right-wing leader has sought to appeal his 27-year sentence for allegedly fomenting a coup after his 2022 defeat.
- ['That's OK, I Don't Mind': Trump Jokes About Being Called 'Fascist' By Mamdani In White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/thats-ok-i-dont-mind-trump-jokes-about-being-called-fascist-by-mamdani-in-white-house/): The meeting between Trump and Mamdani was marked with praises and promises of cooperation, despite fears of a tense standoff.
- [Donald Trump Meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/donald-trump-meets-new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-at-white-house/): Mamdani arrived at the White House to hold talks with Trump, after the two exchanged fierce barbs in the past, including Trump calling the New York-elect a “communist”.
- [US government to nix October inflation report after history-making shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/us-government-to-nix-october-inflation-report-after-history-making-shutdown/): The Bureau of Labor Statistics has explained it was ‘unable to retroactively collect’ the data on consumer prices.
- [Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize Winner To Be Declared 'Fugitive' If She Leaves Country To Accept Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/venezuelan-nobel-peace-prize-winner-to-be-declared-fugitive-if-she-leaves-country-to-accept-award/): Maria Corina Machado, 58, won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela”.
- [India implements sweeping labour reforms despite union opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/india-implements-sweeping-labour-reforms-despite-union-opposition/): Four new labour codes come into force as India seeks to attract investment and strengthen manufacturing.
- [Who owns your For You page?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/who-owns-your-for-you-page/): We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative.
- ['I Was Hitting Him A Little Hard': Trump Strikes Conciliatory Tone Before WH Meeting With Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/i-was-hitting-him-a-little-hard-trump-strikes-conciliatory-tone-before-wh-meeting-with-mamdani/): Trump and Mamdani will meet in the White House on Friday. The two have traded fierce barbs in the past, particularly Trump calling Mamdani a “communist”.
- [At least 67 Palestinian children killed in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ began: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/at-least-67-palestinian-children-killed-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-began-un/): UNICEF says baby girl among several children killed this week as Israel carried out a wave of bombings despite truce.
- [Deadly earthquake shocks Bangladesh, hundreds injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/deadly-earthquake-shocks-bangladesh-hundreds-injured/): A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Bangladesh, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 300.
- [Zelensky Says Ukraine Risks "Losing Dignity Or Key Ally" As Trump Sets "Thanksgiving Deadline" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/zelensky-says-ukraine-risks-losing-dignity-or-key-ally-as-trump-sets-thanksgiving-deadline-4k/): The White House is pressuring Ukraine to sign on to its new peace proposal by Thanksgiving or lose US support, the Washington Post reportsThe 28-point plan US special envoy Steve Witkoff recently drafted with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev seeks to end the war on terms favourable to the Kremlin n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Putin Says Trump's Plan Can Bring Peace In Ukraine, Threatens To Seize More Land If Kyiv Refuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/putin-says-trumps-plan-can-bring-peace-in-ukraine-threatens-to-seize-more-land-if-kyiv-refuses/): Putin confirmed that Moscow had received the US proposal for peace in Ukraine and said it could be the basis of a “final peaceful settlement”.
- [European Leaders To Discuss Ukraine's Future On Saturday Amid Fears Over Trump's Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/european-leaders-to-discuss-ukraines-future-on-saturday-amid-fears-over-trumps-peace-plan/): Ukraine’s European allies were rattled over Trump’s peace plan, which will force Kyiv to give up wide swathes of territory captured by Russian forces and cut its military strength.
- ['Won't Betray Ukraine': Zelenskyy Rejects US-Backed Peace Plan That Could See Kyiv Lose Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/wont-betray-ukraine-zelenskyy-rejects-us-backed-peace-plan-that-could-see-kyiv-lose-territory/): This came after the Trump administration and Russian officials drafted a peace proposal that could see Ukraine ceding eastern Donbas and cut its armed forces size by half.
- [Louisiana Woman Accused Of Having Sex With Teen, Her Own Daughter Asks For Harshest Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/louisiana-woman-accused-of-having-sex-with-teen-her-own-daughter-asks-for-harshest-sentence/): A Louisiana cheer mom, was sentenced to 26 years for sex crimes involving minors. Her own daughter urged the court for the harshest penalty.
- [Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales jailed for 10 years over pro-Russia bribes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/ex-leader-of-reform-uk-in-wales-jailed-for-10-years-over-pro-russia-bribes/): Judge says Nathan Gill, a former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, ‘abused position of authority and trust’.
- [Qatari emir arrives in DR Congo after Rwanda visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/qatari-emir-arrives-in-dr-congo-after-rwanda-visit/): Qatar has mediated talks between the DRC government and M23 rebels which led to a framework deal last week.
- [Pilot killed as fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/pilot-killed-as-fighter-jet-crashes-at-dubai-airshow/): An Indian-made HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow in United Arab Emirates.
- [Eli Lilly becomes first pharma firm to join $1 trillion club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/eli-lilly-becomes-first-pharma-firm-to-join-1-trillion-club/): The company’s stock has zoomed this year, driven by the explosive growth of the weight-loss drug market.
- [Grammy-Winning Rapper Pras Michel Gets 14 Years In Jail For Illegal Donations To Obama Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/grammy-winning-rapper-pras-michel-gets-14-years-in-jail-for-illegal-donations-to-obama-campaign/): The court heard that Michel helped Low disguise the source of millions of dollars in foreign donations that were illegally channelled into Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign
- [PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With Australian PM Anthony Albanese In Johannesburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-in-johannesburg/): PM Modi is on a three-day visit to South Africa for this year’s G20 Summit. He received a warm welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival.
- [From Being Mocked As 'Dumbhead' To Winning Crown: Meet Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/from-being-mocked-as-dumbhead-to-winning-crown-meet-miss-universe-2025-fatima-bosch/): Fatima Bosch, 25, is a fashion designer who has trained in both the United States and Italy.
- [Japan To Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant, First Time Since 2011 Fukushima Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/japan-to-restart-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-first-time-since-2011-fukushima-disaster/): Japan, which lacks significant natural energy resources, is now revisiting nuclear power as it tries to cut its reliance on imported fossil fuels
- [All Eyes On Mamdani-Trump Meeting At White House Tonight: Here's What To Expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/all-eyes-on-mamdani-trump-meeting-at-white-house-tonight-heres-what-to-expect/): New York-elect Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump, two leaders who have exchanged bitter public exchanges in the past, will meet in the White House on Friday.
- [Africa does not need to borrow democracy; it needs to reclaim it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/21/africa-does-not-need-to-borrow-democracy-it-needs-to-reclaim-it/): Africa’s democratic roots are deep and ready to be reclaimed.
- ['Doesn’t Exist Anymore': Donald Trump's DOGE Shuts Down 8 Months Ahead Of Schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/doesnt-exist-anymore-donald-trumps-doge-shuts-down-8-months-ahead-of-schedule/): The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), once led by Elon Musk, has quietly been dismantled months before its mandate ended, a report has claimed.
- [Netanyahu Praises Trump For Designating Muslim Brotherhood As Terrorist Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/netanyahu-praises-trump-for-designating-muslim-brotherhood-as-terrorist-group/): Israel’s endorsement reflects its long-held stance that Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates pose threat to Middle East stability.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,369](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1369/): Here are the key events from day 1,369 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Thank You To The President Of America': Zelenskyy After Donald Trump's 'Zero Gratitude' Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/thank-you-to-the-president-of-america-zelenskyy-after-donald-trumps-zero-gratitude-claim/): Zelenskyy pushed back against Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine has shown “zero gratitude,” insisting Kyiv thanks its partners “every single day” and continues the fighting.
- ['...Maybe We'd Have Run Away': Ramaphosa Jokes About G20 Challenges, Thanks PM Modi For Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/maybe-wed-have-run-away-ramaphosa-jokes-about-g20-challenges-thanks-pm-modi-for-support/): Cyril Ramaphosa thanked PM Modi for India’s support at the G20 Summit, joking about the challenges of hosting and sparking laughter among delegates in New Delhi.
- [Barred Bosnian Serb leader Dodik’s party wins presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/barred-bosnian-serb-leader-dodiks-party-wins-presidential-election/): Milorad Dodik, who wants Republika Srpska to break from Bosnia, said victory of Sinisa Karan would be ‘my victory too’.
- [Slovenia referendum rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill adults](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/slovenia-referendum-rejects-assisted-dying-law-for-terminally-ill-adults/): Slovenia’s parliament had approved a law in July, allowing assisted dying after a 2024 referendum supported it.
- [Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after disputed vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/cameroon-opposition-leader-flees-to-gambia-for-safety-after-disputed-vote/): The Gambia hosts Issa Tchiroma Bakary after Paul Biya, Cameroon’s leader for 43 years, wins yet another election.
- [US ‘very optimistic’ Ukraine peace plan can be reached ‘very soon’: Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/us-very-optimistic-ukraine-peace-plan-can-be-reached-very-soon-rubio/): Rubio says ‘tremendous’ progress made in meetings with Ukrainian and European officials on proposal to halt the war.
- [Continent Tag In X’s ‘About This Account’ Feature Alarms Users Over Bangladesh, Pakistan Psyops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/continent-tag-in-xs-about-this-account-feature-alarms-users-over-bangladesh-pakistan-psyops/): Journalists warn that X’s new ‘About This Account’ feature may let misinformation networks hide behind broad region or continent tags.
- [Was South Africa’s G20 summit a success, despite a US boycott?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/was-south-africas-g20-summit-a-success-despite-a-us-boycott/): The hosts hailed the gathering, but others warned about the G20’s future.
- [Mamdani maintains Trump a ‘fascist’ despite cordial White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/mamdani-maintains-trump-a-fascist-despite-cordial-white-house-meeting/): The incoming NYC mayor says he still believes the US president is a fascist, two days after they had a friendly meeting.
- [Bolsonaro says hallucinatory effects of meds made him tamper with ankle tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/bolsonaro-says-hallucinatory-effects-of-meds-made-him-tamper-with-ankle-tag/): Brazil’s ex-president, convicted of foiled coup, is under arrest after taking a soldering iron to the monitoring device.
- [Who Is Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah Deputy Chief That Israel Killed In Beirut Strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/who-is-ali-tabatabai-hezbollah-deputy-chief-that-israel-killed-in-beirut-strike/): Israeli news media outlets called him a military mastermind for the Lebanese militant group.
- [Arsenal thrash Tottenham 4-1 to go six points clear as Eze grabs hat-trick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/arsenal-thrash-tottenham-4-1-to-go-six-points-clear-as-eze-grabs-hat-trick/): The Gunners open up a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with derby demolition of Spurs.
- [Israel attacks Beirut suburb two days after Lebanon agreed for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/israel-attacks-beirut-suburb-two-days-after-lebanon-agreed-for-talks/): Israel has attacked Beirut’s suburbs just two days after Lebanon’s president said he was open to negotiations.
- [Bangladesh asks India to extradite fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/bangladesh-asks-india-to-extradite-fugitive-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina/): Dhaka says New Delhi has an ‘obligatory responsibility’ to hand over the former leader, recently sentenced to death.
- [Ex-CIA Spy Claims Nuclear Scientist AQ Khan Had 'Pakistani Generals, Leaders On His Payroll'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/ex-cia-spy-claims-nuclear-scientist-aq-khan-had-pakistani-generals-leaders-on-his-payroll/): James Lawler called Khan as the “Merchant of Death” for his role in supplying nuclear technology to multiple foreign programmes
- [NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Still Believes Trump Is ‘Fascist’ But Open To Finding Common Ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-still-believes-trump-is-fascist-but-open-to-finding-common-ground/): The New York City’s mayor-elect said he continues to believe that Donald Trump is “fascist” and a “despot” but believes he can work with him despite differences.
- [Twelve More Political Parties Register For March 5 Election In Nepal, Total Now 56](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/twelve-more-political-parties-register-for-march-5-election-in-nepal-total-now-56/): While 132 parties are currently registered with the EC overall, only 56 have so far applied to participate in the upcoming election
- [Bangladesh Sends Third ‘Official’ Extradition Letter To India Seeking Ousted PM Hasina’s Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/bangladesh-sends-third-official-extradition-letter-to-india-seeking-ousted-pm-hasinas-custody/): The Yunus-led interim government wrote to India seeking the handover of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [Venezuela: A not-so-covert CIA disaster in the making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/venezuela-a-not-so-covert-cia-disaster-in-the-making/): Venezuela doesn’t even produce fentanyl, but Washington is still going forward with regime change efforts in Caracas.
- [Indian-Origin Man On Canada’s ‘Most Wanted’ List Caught In Toronto After 18 Months On The Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/indian-origin-man-on-canadas-most-wanted-list-caught-in-toronto-after-18-months-on-the-run/): According to Toronto Police, Singh had a gun with him when he was arrested, even though a prior court order had banned him from owning or carrying weapons.
- [Piyush Goyal Meets Netanyahu In Israel; Pushes Free Trade Talks, Boosts Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/piyush-goyal-meets-netanyahu-in-israel-pushes-free-trade-talks-boosts-bilateral-ties/): Goyal also discussed leveraging Israel’s hi-tech expertise alongside India’s market scale and talent to strengthen innovation partnerships
- [PM Modi Invites Canada's Mark Carney To India, Ottawa Extends Support To 2026 AI Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/pm-modi-invites-canadas-mark-carney-to-india-ottawa-extends-support-to-2026-ai-summit/): PM Modi and Carney agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
- [PM Modi Meets Meloni At G20 Sidelines; Italian PM Expresses Solidarity Over Delhi Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/pm-modi-meets-meloni-at-g20-sidelines-italian-pm-expresses-solidarity-over-delhi-blast/): The two leaders adopted the ‘India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism’, aimed at strengthening cooperation in tackling terrorism and its funding
- [Police Arrest  Brazil Ex-President, Trump Ally Bolsonaro For Trying To Flee Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/police-arrest-brazil-ex-president-trump-ally-bolsonaro-for-trying-to-flee-country/): Bolsonaro has suffered from health issues since he was stabbed in 2018 and had been under house arrest while pursuing his final appeals.
- [Guinea-Bissau, beset by coups, votes in contentious presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/guinea-bissau-beset-by-coups-votes-in-contentious-presidential-election/): The president wants a second term and is challenged by a relatively unknown candidate backed by a former prime minister.
- [Christian group in Nigeria says 50 students abducted by gunmen have escaped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/christian-group-in-nigeria-says-50-students-abducted-by-gunmen-have-escaped/): Authorities look for missing students and teachers after two major incidents of kidnappings take place within days.
- [Manchester United vs Everton: Premier League – team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/manchester-united-vs-everton-premier-league-team-news-start-and-lineups/): Manchester United target top four spot in the English Premier League table when they host Everton on Monday.
- [Canada To Overhaul Law For Citizenship-By-Descent: How It Will Affect Indian-Origin Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/canada-to-overhaul-law-for-citizenship-by-descent-how-it-will-affect-indian-origin-families/): Bill C-3, an Act to amend Canada’s Citizenship Act (2025), has received royal assent to change the citizenship-by-descent rules for Canadians born abroad.
- [Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/why-is-saudi-arabia-doubling-down-on-its-relations-with-the-us/): Gulf expert Gregory Gause explains what Saudi Arabia wants from Washington and what Washington wants from Riyadh.
- [US-Ukraine talks: Why are European leaders opposing Trump’s peace plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/us-ukraine-talks-why-are-european-leaders-opposing-trumps-peace-plan/): Officials from the US, EU and Ukraine meet in Geneva to discuss Donald Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war with Ukraine.
- [‘Ukraine Showed Zero Gratitude’: Trump Again Blames Zelenskyy For War With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/ukraine-showed-zero-gratitude-trump-again-blames-zelenskyy-for-war-with-russia/): US President Donald Trump has again blamed Joe Biden and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the conflict with Russia.
- [Netizens, African Voices Heap Praise On PM Modi For India’s Strong Support At G20 South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/netizens-african-voices-heap-praise-on-pm-modi-for-indias-strong-support-at-g20-south-africa/): Phumzile Van Damme and others praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warmth at the G20 in Johannesburg, highlighting India’s grace, support for Africa.
- [1 Killed, 21 Injured After Israel Launches First Strike In Beirut In Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/1-killed-21-injured-after-israel-launches-first-strike-in-beirut-in-months/): The strike, which targeted what Israel called as a Hezbollah facility, came amid a series of Israeli operations across southern Lebanon
- [Slovenia referendum: Where is assisted dying legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/slovenia-referendum-where-is-assisted-dying-legal/): Slovenia’s move to legalise euthanasia comes as a growing number of countries favour reform.
- [Miss Israel Says Palestinian Rival’s ‘Terror Ties’ Made Her Skin Crawl After Viral Side-eye Moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/miss-israel-says-palestinian-rivals-terror-ties-made-her-skin-crawl-after-viral-side-eye-moment/): Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz called for Miss Palestine Nadeen Ayoub to lose her Miss Universe Top 30 spot over alleged terror links to Marwan Barghouti.
- [PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Leaders Of Japan, Canada And Italy As G20 Concludes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-leaders-of-japan-canada-and-italy-as-g20-concludes/): PM Modi held bilateral talks with Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, Canada’s Mark Carney and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni on the final day of the G20 Summit in South Africa.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/live-arsenal-vs-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the North London derby as Arsenal host Spurs at the Emirates.
- [G20 struggles to fix a “broken global economy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/g20-struggles-to-fix-a-broken-global-economy/): “The G20 has been good at fighting fires … but much less good at fixing the foundations of a global economy.”
- [S Africa says G20 shared goals outweigh differences as it concludes summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/s-africa-says-g20-shared-goals-outweigh-differences-as-it-concludes-summit/): G20 declaration shows commitment to multilateralism, reflects common purposes larger than disagreements, Ramaphosa says.
- [Nigerian school attacks impact “legitimacy of government”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/nigerian-school-attacks-impact-legitimacy-of-government/): “Some schools do not have early warning systems.”
- ['Leaked Russian Wish List': Marco Rubio Says Sweeping Ukraine Peace Plan Not America's](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/leaked-russian-wish-list-marco-rubio-says-sweeping-ukraine-peace-plan-not-americas/): Trump’s 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war has been the subject of much criticism from Europe and Kyiv as it is widely seen as favourable to Russia.
- [US senator demands more be done to free US teen from Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/us-senator-demands-more-be-done-to-free-us-teen-from-israeli-detention/): US senator demands release ofUS teen who has been detained in an Israeli prison for nine months without trial.
- [How the arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro has divided Brazilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/how-the-arrest-of-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-has-divided-brazilians/): Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into police custody after tampering with his ankle monitor.
- [War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win top sumo championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/war-refugee-aonishiki-becomes-first-ukrainian-to-win-top-sumo-championship/): Ukraine-born wrestler Aonishiki Arata is the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship in Japan.
- [South Africa’s president delivers G20 summit closing remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/south-africas-president-delivers-g20-summit-closing-remarks/): South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered closing remarks at the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
- [Israel bombs southern suburbs of Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/israel-bombs-southern-suburbs-of-beirut/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Palestinian children from Gaza’s Nuseirat Choir perform viral ‘drone song’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/palestinian-children-from-gazas-nuseirat-choir-perform-viral-drone-song/): Children from the Nuseirat Choir in Gaza performed the Palestinian folk song “Shel Shel,” which recently went viral.
- ["Simply Nicolas”: Maduro Marks 63rd Birthday With Premiere of Series About His Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/simply-nicolas-maduro-marks-63rd-birthday-with-premiere-of-series-about-his-life/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrated his 63rd birthday by attending the premiere of Nicolas, a 14-episode biographical series about his life, at Teatro Principal, Caracas. Walking the red carpet with wife Cilia Flores, he thanked producers for a realistic portrayal. Maduro called the series a gift, highlighting his life story, while also criticizing the Trump […]
- [US to Launch New Phase of Venezuela Military Ops, Plans 'leaflet Drop' Tactic to Pressure Maduro |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/us-to-launch-new-phase-of-venezuela-military-ops-plans-leaflet-drop-tactic-to-pressure-maduro-4k/): The Trump administration is likely to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, Reuters reported citing unnamed America officials. Reports of looming action have proliferated in recent weeks as the US military has deployed forces to the Caribbean amid worsening ties with Venezuela. The first part of the new anti-Maduro operations […]
- [Anti-Terror Coordination, Digital Innovation: PM Modi Suggests Steps To Boost IBSA Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/anti-terror-coordination-digital-innovation-pm-modi-suggests-steps-to-boost-ibsa-cooperation/): PM Modi held a leaders’ meeting of IBSA with Brazil’s Lula da Silva and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa on the margins of the G20 Summit on Sunday.
- [South Africa Rejects US Request To Attend Handover Ceremony Of G20 Presidency Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/south-africa-rejects-us-request-to-attend-handover-ceremony-of-g20-presidency-amid-tensions/): The US boycotted the G20 Summit over allegations of discriminatory policies that have heightened tensions, but did not impact the success of the multilateral event.
- [Russia Claims Major Battlefield Gains as Ukraine Says It Downed Mi-8 Helicopter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/russia-claims-major-battlefield-gains-as-ukraine-says-it-downed-mi-8-helicopter/): Russia claims control of a settlement in Zaporizhzhia and 22 buildings east of Pokrovsk, also seizing Zvanovka in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports shooting down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Rostov by drone and attacking a personnel assembly area and key target. Ukrainian forces say they repelled six Russian attacks in Kupyansk and twenty-three in Lyman. […]
- [The aftermath of the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/the-aftermath-of-the-latest-israeli-strikes-on-gaza/): Israeli attacks in Gaza kill dozens, violating ceasefire as aid flows remain heavily restricted.
- [Norris, Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP, sparking F1 title race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/norris-piastri-disqualified-from-las-vegas-gp-sparking-f1-title-race/): Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified for technical infringements, reigniting title battle with Max Verstappen.
- [More than 300 Nigerian students abducted from a Catholic school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/more-than-300-nigerian-students-abducted-from-a-catholic-school/): More than 300 children were abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state.
- [Palestinian sculptors create art on Gaza beach sand to escape Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/palestinian-sculptors-create-art-on-gaza-beach-sand-to-escape-israels-war/): The art is washed away every evening, but the artists are back every morning with enthusiasm.
- [Russian Aerobatic Team Pays Tribute To Fallen IAF Wing Commander At Dubai Air Show | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/russian-aerobatic-team-pays-tribute-to-fallen-iaf-wing-commander-at-dubai-air-show-video/): The highly skilled Russian formation team dedicated their full routine to the late pilot, calling him a “brother in the skies”
- [Voters in Republika Srpska elect new leader after separatist Dodik’s ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/voters-in-republika-srpska-elect-new-leader-after-separatist-dodiks-ouster/): Vote occurs amid rising secessionist rhetoric in Serb-majority entity and Milorad Dodik’s defiance of the Dayton treaty.
- [Houthi court sentences 17 to death accused of spying for Israel, West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/houthi-court-sentences-17-to-death-accused-of-spying-for-israel-west/): Houthi authorities want to publicly execute the convicted individuals, and also sentenced two others to prison.
- [Term “fossil fuels” absent from COP30 climate pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/term-fossil-fuels-absent-from-cop30-climate-pledge/): Harjeet Singh explains why he is disappointed with the outcome of COP30 but holds hope for the 2026 summit.
- [A corruption scandal may well end the war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/a-corruption-scandal-may-well-end-the-war-in-ukraine/): A weakened Ukrainian president can now easily be turned into a scapegoat for defeat.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israeli attacks in Lebanon to protests in Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-to-protests-in-sri-lanka/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [‘Extensive Disinformation’: French Navy Refutes Pakistani Journalist’s Claim On India’s Rafale Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/extensive-disinformation-french-navy-refutes-pakistani-journalists-claim-on-indias-rafale-losses/): BJP leader Amit Malviya, reacting to the development, said Pakistan’s “misinformation machinery” had once again been exposed.
- [Trump's Ukraine Plan “Written in Russian"? Rubio Clashes With Senators, Kyiv "Hunts" Putin's Mi8 |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/trumps-ukraine-plan-written-in-russian-rubio-clashes-with-senators-kyiv-hunts-putins-mi8-4k/): Washington insisted Saturday (Nov. 22) that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official US policy, denying claims by a group of senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian “wish list.”The dispute over the 28-point plan — which cedes Ukrainian territory long sought by Moscow — threw […]
- [Trump again slams Democrats who urged US troops to refuse illegal orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/trump-again-slams-democrats-who-urged-us-troops-to-refuse-illegal-orders/): Despite outcry over earlier attack, Trump doubles down and calls for rivals who issued message to military to be jailed.
- [Paul Pogba returns from doping ban for Monaco debut in Ligue 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/paul-pogba-returns-from-doping-ban-for-monaco-debut-in-ligue-1/): Ex-Juventus star made his return to football, suiting up for Monaco in first game in over two years after drugs ban.
- [US Pilot Says Dubai Airshow Felt ‘Jarring’ After Tejas Crash, Team Pulled Out In Respect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/us-pilot-says-dubai-airshow-felt-jarring-after-tejas-crash-team-pulled-out-in-respect/): Taylor “FEMA” Hiester and his US aerobatic team canceled their Dubai Airshow performance after Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the IAF died in a Tejas crash, honoring his memory.
- [Israeli jets bomb villages across Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/israeli-jets-bomb-villages-across-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Israeli fighter jets have bombed across Lebanon, killing at least two people and injuring several others.
- [Trump's U-Turn? Says Ukraine Plan “Not Final Offer,” Rubio Calls It "Russia's Wish List"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/trumps-u-turn-says-ukraine-plan-not-final-offer-rubio-calls-it-russias-wish-list/): US President Donald Trump said his proposal to end the Ukraine war was not his final offer, adding he hoped the fighting would stop “one way or the other.” President Zelensky reacted coolly, saying he would propose alternatives. Three US senators claimed the secretary of state called Trump’s plan a Russian “wish list,” but the […]
- [PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With South African President Cyril Ramaphosa At G-20 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-at-g-20-summit/): Addressing the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday, Modi called for a profound rethink of global development parameters
- [Death toll from Vietnam floods rises to 90, several still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/death-toll-from-vietnam-floods-rises-to-90-several-still-missing/): Vietnamese government estimates economic losses of $343m across five provinces due to the floods.
- [Northern Australia assesses damage after Tropical Cyclone Fina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/northern-australia-assesses-damage-after-tropical-cyclone-fina/): Thousands have lost power due to Fina, which also caused property damage, but resulted in no injuries to residents.
- [Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 GP while Norris extends championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/verstappen-wins-las-vegas-f1-gp-while-norris-extends-championship-lead/): Lando Norris closes in on first Formula One Drivers’ championship after finishing second to Max Verstappen in Nevada.
- [Ukraine, E3 to start Geneva talks; Rubio rejects Russia ‘wish list’ claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/ukraine-e3-to-start-geneva-talks-rubio-rejects-russia-wish-list-claim/): Stakeholders are gathering to start negotiations based on a text that the EU believes mostly favours Russian demands.
- [Accused, shunned, exiled: The women banished to Ghana’s ‘witch camps’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/accused-shunned-exiled-the-women-banished-to-ghanas-witch-camps/): Women accused of witchcraft are cast out of their communities in north Ghana. Now some are trying to break this cycle.
- ["Keep Fighting..." Trump Mocks Defiant Zelensky As US Wants "Sh*t Done", Europe Seeks "Consent" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/keep-fighting-trump-mocks-defiant-zelensky-as-us-wants-sht-done-europe-seeks-consent-4k/): Ukraine and US officials will meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington’s draft peace plan. Zelensky named Andriy Yermak to lead Ukraine’s team, while Trump set a Nov. 27 deadline. Additionally US Army Secretary Driscoll briefed EU and UK officials in Kyiv, in a meeting called “nauseating” by a top official.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:22- “WE NEED TO […]
- ['COP Of Adaptation': Amid First-Ever US Absence, UN Climate Summit Ends With Fossil Fuel Stalemate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/cop-of-adaptation-amid-first-ever-us-absence-un-climate-summit-ends-with-fossil-fuel-stalemate/): COP30 failed to agree on a global roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels and end deforestation despite over 80 countries supporting the call at the annual UN summit
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: US, European officials to discuss Trump’s plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/russia-ukraine-war-live-us-european-officials-to-discuss-trumps-plan/): Officials from the US, Ukraine, and national security advisers from France, UK and Germany to hold talks.
- [Israel has violated Gaza truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, killed hundreds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/israel-has-violated-gaza-truce-nearly-500-times-in-44-days-killed-hundreds/): Gaza Government Media Office says Israel fully responsible for humanitarian, security repercussions from its violations.
- [‘Enough repression’: Thousands of Tunisians protest against Kais Saied](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/enough-repression-thousands-of-tunisians-protest-against-kais-saied/): Protesters in Tunis denounce an escalating crackdown on dissent and demand the release of jailed dissidents.
- [Jaishankar Reaffirms India’s Push For Early Peace As Trump Pressures Kyiv On 28-Point Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/jaishankar-reaffirms-indias-push-for-early-peace-as-trump-pressures-kyiv-on-28-point-plan/): S. Jaishankar discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict with Andrii Sybiha, as Donald Trump pushes a US-drafted 28-point peace plan, facing skepticism from Volodymyr Zelensky.
- [“Great News” Trump Brushes Off Marjorie Greene’s Resignation, MAGA Splits Before US Midterms? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/great-news-trump-brushes-off-marjorie-greenes-resignation-maga-splits-before-us-midterms-4k/): Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a close Trump ally, announced she will resign from the House on Jan. 5, days after a public fallout with the former president, who called her a “traitor” and withdrew his endorsement.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:42- MTG CALLS OUT TRUMP IN RESIGNATION VIDEO04:36 – “GREAT NEWS”: TRUMP CHEERS GREENE’S EXIT n18oc_crux | […]
- ["Came Back Full Of Himself" Sharaa-Trump Meet Rattles Israel As Russia To Patrol Southern Syria | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/came-back-full-of-himself-sharaa-trump-meet-rattles-israel-as-russia-to-patrol-southern-syria-4k/): Netanyahu told his cabinet that Syrian President Sharaa has been “full of himself” since his US trip, with Katz joking he “came back smelling of perfume” after Trump sprayed him. He also confirmed a Russian delegation visited southern Syria, warning that Sharaa wants Russian forces at the border.00:00 – INTRODUCTION01:17 – RUSSIA EYES RETURN TO […]
- ['Can't Be Renegotiated': Ramaphosa After G20 Summit In South Africa Adopts Declaration Amid US Boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/cant-be-renegotiated-ramaphosa-after-g20-summit-in-south-africa-adopts-declaration-amid-us-boycott/): The G20 declaration addresses the climate crisis and other global challenges over US objections, reflecting strains between South Africa and the Trump administration
- [Hamas' Europe-Based Network Poised For 'On Command' Attacks, Claims Mossad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/hamas-europe-based-network-poised-for-on-command-attacks-claims-mossad/): Mossad claims Hamas is building secret cells across Europe, linking weapons caches and arrests in Germany, Austria, and Turkey to senior Hamas figures.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,368](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1368/): Here are the key events from day 1,368 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Airlines cancel Venezuela flights amid US warnings and military buildup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/airlines-cancel-venezuela-flights-amid-us-warnings-and-military-buildup/): Flight suspensions come after US regulator warned planes of security risk in the airspace in and around Venezuela.
- ["Stop Funding Israeli Genocide in Gaza..." Mamdani Stuns Trump, IDF Chief Slams "Jewish Rioters" |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/stop-funding-israeli-genocide-in-gaza-mamdani-stuns-trump-idf-chief-slams-jewish-rioters-4k/): New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani used his first White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (November 21) to restate his accusation that the Israeli government is “committing genocide,” and to criticize U.S. funding of Israeli military actions.Pressed by a reporter on his past comments about the subject, Mamdani drew a distinction between […]
- [Putin Warns "Kupiansk Offensive Will Be Repeated", Says US Plan Could Be 'basis’ for Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/putin-warns-kupiansk-offensive-will-be-repeated-says-us-plan-could-be-basis-for-deal/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (November 21) that Moscow had received the U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine and that the plan could be the basis of a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”I believe that it can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement,” Putin told senior officials in televised […]
- [Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro Taken into Custody Following Arrest Over Coup Plot Conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/watch-brazils-bolsonaro-taken-into-custody-following-arrest-over-coup-plot-conviction/): Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody on Nov. 22. He was sentenced in Sept. to 27 years for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election to President Lula. The Supreme Court ruled him a “high flight risk,” citing plans to break his ankle monitor during a Brasilia rally. n18oc_crux | […]
- [‘JD Vance Is Jealous’: Fox News Anchor On Trump–Mamdani’s Unusually Warm Camaraderie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/jd-vance-is-jealous-fox-news-anchor-on-trump-mamdanis-unusually-warm-camaraderie/): Brian Kilmeade said Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani’s White House meeting was unexpectedly cordial, marking a shift from past hostility as Trump praised Mamdani’s leadership.
- [‘Long Live Friendship’: Macron’s Warm Message For PM Modi At G20, Hails India-France Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/long-live-friendship-macrons-warm-message-for-pm-modi-at-g20-hails-india-france-ties/): French President Emmanuel Macron hailed India-France ties with a warm message to PM Modi during their meeting at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
- [‘Zelenskyy Can Fight His Little Heart Out’: Trump Warns On Ukraine Plan, Says ‘Not Final Offer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/zelenskyy-can-fight-his-little-heart-out-trump-warns-on-ukraine-plan-says-not-final-offer/): Trump urged Zelensky to accept his 28-point peace plan by Thanksgiving, facing pushback from G20 allies over Ukraine’s security and territorial concessions to Russia.
- [Trump Meets Mamdani, Resurrects His Favourite India-Pakistan Mediation Tale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/23/trump-meets-mamdani-resurrects-his-favourite-india-pakistan-mediation-tale/): The claim, however, stands in stark contrast to India’s consistent position that the ceasefire and all matters concerning the region are strictly bilateral
- [World leaders, rights groups react to COP30 climate deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/world-leaders-rights-groups-react-to-cop30-climate-deal/): Deal reached at UN climate talks in Brazil spurs mixed reactions as climate campaigners say more action is needed.
- [Air traffic suspended at Netherlands airport after drone sightings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/air-traffic-suspended-at-netherlands-airport-after-drone-sightings/): Drone sightings caused suspension of air traffic at Eindhoven airport, impacting both civilian and military operations.
- [Is the global public tuning out the climate change debate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/22/is-the-global-public-tuning-out-the-climate-change-debate/): Divisions mark the last days of the UN climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.
- [G20 fails to deliver on sovereign debt distress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/g20-fails-to-deliver-on-sovereign-debt-distress/): Hopes that world leaders would use the G20 summit to tackle sovereign debt distress were dashed.
- [Ethiopian volcano erupts after lying dormant for 12,000 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/ethiopian-volcano-erupts-after-lying-dormant-for-12000-years/): No casualties reported, local resident of Afar region says impact of eruption ‘felt like a sudden bomb had been thrown’.
- [Everton beat Man Utd despite Gueye seeing red for slapping teammate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/everton-beat-man-utd-despite-gueye-seeing-red-for-slapping-teammate/): Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s superb first-half goal seals 1-0 win for the visitors, who had 10 players for most of the game.
- [White House Says Trump’s H-1B Stance ‘Misunderstood’, Focus Remains On American Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/white-house-says-trumps-h-1b-stance-misunderstood-focus-remains-on-american-workers/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified President Donald Trump’s stance on H-1B workers, stressing he supports American jobs.
- [Spanish Police Shoot Teen Who Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ After Stabbing Three People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/spanish-police-shoot-teen-who-shouted-allahu-akbar-after-stabbing-three-people/): Police in Madrid shot the teenager after Taser guns failed to stop him.
- [Pentagon says it is investigating US senator over ‘illegal orders’ video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/pentagon-says-it-is-investigating-us-senator-over-illegal-orders-video/): Pentagon suggests Mark Kelly, an ex-Navy captain, could be court-martialled for urging military to defy unlawful orders.
- [RSF announces unilateral three-month ‘humanitarian truce’ in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/rsf-announces-unilateral-three-month-humanitarian-truce-in-sudan/): Statement comes hours after warring Sudanese Armed Forces leader al-Burhan rejected ceasefire proposal as biased.
- [France seeks progress on nuclear talks as Iran top diplomat to visit Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/france-seeks-progress-on-nuclear-talks-as-iran-top-diplomat-to-visit-paris/): France prepares to host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris for high-stakes talks on nuclear and regional tensions.
- [‘Beautiful Tree’: US First Lady Melania Trump Receives Christmas Tree For White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/beautiful-tree-us-first-lady-melania-trump-receives-christmas-tree-for-white-house-watch/): Melania Trump received the White House Christmas tree, an 18.5-foot white fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan.
- [US judge dismisses criminal charges against James Comey, Letitia James](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-judge-dismisses-criminal-charges-against-james-comey-letitia-james/): The court found that lawyer Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed to her role as acting US attorney under Trump.
- [Trump administration ends temporary immigration status for Myanmar citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/trump-administration-ends-temporary-immigration-status-for-myanmar-citizens/): Myanmar faces an ongoing civil war that has caused widespread displacement, leading the US to warn against travel there.
- [Ukraine Says Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Cut To 19 To Make Draft More Acceptable: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/ukraine-says-trumps-28-point-peace-plan-cut-to-19-to-make-draft-more-acceptable-report/): The US revised its Russia-Ukraine peace plan from 28 to 19 points after talks, but Ukraine rejects demands to cede territory and abandon NATO ambitions.
- [Syria extends Homs curfew as killings threaten to inflame sectarian tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/syria-extends-homs-curfew-as-killings-threaten-to-inflame-sectarian-tension/): Syria’s Interior Ministry says the killers likely planted misleading slogans to inflame tensions.
- [Donald Trump To Visit China In April, Invites Xi Jinping To White House For State Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/donald-trump-to-visit-china-in-april-invites-xi-jinping-to-white-house-for-state-visit/): Trump said he has also invited Xi to Washington for a state visit “later in the year,” signalling a renewed push to stabilise relations with China
- [Court Tosses Cases Against Ex-FBI Chief, Letitia James; Says Trump's Prosecutor Appointment Illegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/court-tosses-cases-against-ex-fbi-chief-letitia-james-says-trumps-prosecutor-appointment-illegal/): US Judge Cameron Currie found that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against both Comey and James, had been illegally appointed to her role
- [Morgan Geyser, Accused In 2014 Slender Man-Inspired Stabbing, Arrested After Fleeing Group Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/morgan-geyser-accused-in-2014-slender-man-inspired-stabbing-arrested-after-fleeing-group-home/): Morgan Geyser, accused in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing of Payton Leutner, was arrested in Illinois after fleeing Winnebago Mental Health Institute, ending a nationwide manhunt
- [Hegseth Says Dem Senator, A Veteran, Could Face Court Martial For Asking Army To Resist Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/hegseth-says-dem-senator-a-veteran-could-face-court-martial-for-asking-army-to-resist-orders/): In an official statement, the Department of War said it has started a formal review under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to decide what should happen next.
- [Republika Srpska’s ruling party declares victory in presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/republika-srpskas-ruling-party-declares-victory-in-presidential-vote/): Republika Srpska’s ruling party has declared victory and the opposition has claimed fraud in presidential elections.
- [Tehran shrouded in thick smog as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/tehran-shrouded-in-thick-smog-as-iran-burns-dirty-fuel-amid-energy-crisis/): Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
- [Associated Press, Trump argue Oval Office access in federal appeals court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/associated-press-trump-argue-oval-office-access-in-federal-appeals-court/): White House barred AP when it declined to refer to the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as the ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump renamed it.
- [Palestinians mourn loved ones killed as Israel violates fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/palestinians-mourn-loved-ones-killed-as-israel-violates-fragile-ceasefire/): Despite the US-backed ceasefire, Palestinians are burying their slain loved ones as Israel violates the truce again.
- [Thousands mourn Hezbollah commander killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/thousands-mourn-hezbollah-commander-killed-by-israel/): Thousands gathered in Beirut at the funeral of Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a day after Israel killed him.
- [Volunteers in Gaza care for animals amid war and destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/volunteers-in-gaza-care-for-animals-amid-war-and-destruction/): In war-torn Gaza, volunteers fight to save hungry and abandoned animals.
- [Amazon to invest $50bn in AI for US government customers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/amazon-to-invest-50bn-in-ai-for-us-government-customers/): The US federal government seeks to develop tailored AI solutions and drive significant cost savings.
- [Symbol Of Defiance Amid US Tensions? Venezuelan President Maduro's 'Peace Dance' Goes Viral | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/symbol-of-defiance-amid-us-tensions-venezuelan-president-maduros-peace-dance-goes-viral-video/): While President Nicolas Maduro’s dance may denote a light-hearted approach to the brewing conflict, it is also being seen as a sign of defiance against foreign interference
- [Ukraine allies give cautious welcome to ‘modified’ peace framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/ukraine-allies-give-cautious-welcome-to-modified-peace-framework/): Trump claims ‘big progress’, but signs of discord from Russia as Putin aide Ushakov says revisions ‘unsuitable for us’.
- [What are the implications of Israel’s latest attack on Hezbollah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/what-are-the-implications-of-israels-latest-attack-on-hezbollah/): Haytham Ali Tabatabai is Hezbollah’s most senior figure to be killed since a ceasefire began in November 2024.
- [Donald Trump's Family's Fortune Shrinks By Over $1 Billion As Crypto Investments Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/donald-trumps-familys-fortune-shrinks-by-over-1-billion-as-crypto-investments-crash/): Reports indicate that not only the Trump family but also investors who bought into their crypto ventures are suffering heavy losses.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court panel votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/brazils-supreme-court-panel-votes-to-keep-bolsonaro-in-police-custody/): Four justices voted to keep the former right-wing president in police custody after his ankle monitor was damaged.
- [Dubai Airshow Says Decision To Continue As 'Tribute' To Fallen IAF Pilot Amid Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/dubai-airshow-says-decision-to-continue-as-tribute-to-fallen-iaf-pilot-amid-backlash/): The statement came after backlash on social media, where people questioned the decision to continue the show following the fatal accident
- [Chinese Humanoid Robot Sets World Record By Completing 100km Walk In 3 Days I Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/chinese-humanoid-robot-sets-world-record-by-completing-100km-walk-in-3-days-i-watch/): AgiBot A2, built by Agibot Innovation Shanghai, set a Guinness World Record by walking 106.286 km from Suzhou to Shanghai, showcasing advanced reliability and autonomous navigation
- [What is really behind Greg Abbott’s ‘war on Sharia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/what-is-really-behind-greg-abbotts-war-on-sharia/): Like other US officials, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is whipping up Islamophobia for political gain.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Everton – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/live-manchester-united-vs-everton-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Man United host Everton at Old Trafford.
- [‘The worst one presented’: Sudan rejects US-led ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/the-worst-one-presented-sudan-rejects-us-led-ceasefire-proposal/): Sudan’s army chief Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan blasted a new US-led ceasefire plan as “the worst one presented.”
- [Palestinians use abandoned Israeli vehicle to help supply water in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/palestinians-use-abandoned-israeli-vehicle-to-help-supply-water-in-gaza/): Young Palestinians in Gaza have used parts and fuel from abandoned Israeli military vehicles to create a water pump.
- [Trump, Xi Discussed Trade, Ukraine, Taiwan Over Phone Call: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/trump-xi-discussed-trade-ukraine-taiwan-over-phone-call-white-house/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade, Taiwan and Ukraine by phone, with Xi emphasizing Taiwan’s return to China as key to the post-war order amid Japan’s recent comments.
- [What is Cartel de los Soles, the latest group designated ‘terrorist’ by US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/what-is-cartel-de-los-soles-the-latest-group-designated-terrorist-by-us/): US says designation necessary to stem drugs flow, but observers believe Trump’s real goal is to oust Venezuela’s Maduro.
- [Controversial US-backed GHF to end ‘mission’ in Gaza: Statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/controversial-us-backed-ghf-to-end-mission-in-gaza-statement/): Rights observers have condemned aid scheme for bypassing UN, deadly attacks at distribution sites.
- [‘We Speak Shuddh Hindi’: Arunachal Woman Seeks Action Against China After Shanghai Visa Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/we-speak-shuddh-hindi-arunachal-woman-seeks-action-against-china-after-shanghai-visa-ordeal/): Prema Wangjom Thongdok’s trip to Japan was delayed after Chinese officials in Shanghai allegedly harassed her over her Indian visa.
- ['Arunachal Indisputably Indian Territory,' India Tells China Over Woman's Detention In Shanghai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/arunachal-indisputably-indian-territory-india-tells-china-over-womans-detention-in-shanghai/): India made a strong demarche with Chinese authorities in Beijing over the visa-related harassment faced by Arunachal resident Prema Thongdok.
- [Nigeria school kidnapping: Who’s behind it, why were children targeted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/nigeria-school-kidnapping-whos-behind-it-why-were-children-targeted/): More than 300 students abducted amid surge in armed attacks, bringing back memories of 2014 Chibok girls’ kidnapping.
- [Italy Police Raid Two Amazon Sites, Probe Begins Into Smuggling Of Chinese Goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/italy-police-raid-two-amazon-sites-probe-begins-into-smuggling-of-chinese-goods/): Italian police raided Amazon sites in Cividate al Piano and Milan, seizing 5,000 Chinese goods amid a smuggling probe led by Milan prosecutors and Guardia di Finanza.
- [‘Something Good Maybe Happening’: Donald Trump On Peace Talks With Ukraine In Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/something-good-maybe-happening-donald-trump-on-peace-talks-with-ukraine-in-geneva/): The US President echoed his Secretary of State, who, along with Steve Witkoff, is leading talks with Ukraine on the President’s peace plan in Geneva, Switzerland.
- [Peshawar Blast: CCTV Shows Moment Suicide Bomber Blew Himself Up Outside Paramilitary Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/peshawar-blast-cctv-shows-moment-suicide-bomber-blew-himself-up-outside-paramilitary-headquarters/): The attack occurred around 8 am on a busy city road when three suicide bombers attempted to force their way into the FC complex
- [Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae music pioneer, dies at 81](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/jimmy-cliff-jamaican-reggae-music-pioneer-dies-at-81/): The singer recorded more than 30 albums and won two Grammys during his six-decade career.
- [After Australia, Malaysia Plans Social Media Ban On Children Under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/after-australia-malaysia-plans-social-media-ban-on-children-under-16/): Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 from 2026, following Australia and Denmark, aiming to protect youth from cyberbullying, scams and exploitation.
- [Al Jazeera speaks to teenage killers recruited by Mexican drug gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/al-jazeera-speaks-to-teenage-killers-recruited-by-mexican-drug-gangs/): Drug cartels in Mexico are recruiting children and forcing them to become professional killers.
- [Chelsea vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League – team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/chelsea-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league-team-news-start-and-lineups/): A vastly improved Chelsea squad clash with La Liga title holders Barcelona in an all-important League Phase matchup.
- [Israel Orders Dismissals, Public Censure Of Top Commanders Over October 7 Failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/israel-orders-dismissals-public-censure-of-top-commanders-over-october-7-failures/): Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said it was not easy to make the decisions to dismiss the senior officers.
- [Ethiopia Records Volcanic Eruption For First Time In About 10,000 Years | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/ethiopia-records-volcanic-eruption-for-first-time-in-about-10000-years-video/): Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 10,000 years, sending ash over the Red Sea and affecting Yemen and Oman. Akasa Air and Indian aviation officials monitor flight safety
- [Australian Far-Right Senator Wears Burqa In Parliament, Sparks Outrage | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/australian-far-right-senator-wears-burqa-in-parliament-sparks-outrage-watch/): This marked the second time Pauline Hanson had used the head garment, commonly worn by some Muslim women, as a political prop in Parliament
- [Israel fires military commanders over October 7 failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/israel-fires-military-commanders-over-october-7-failures/): Despite mounting pressure, government is yet to open a national inquiry into attack, which launched the Gaza war.
- [Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Deol dies at 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/bollywood-he-man-dharmendra-deol-dies-at-89/): Action film star appeared in more than 300 films in a career spanning more than six decades.
- [US and Ukraine announce revised peace plan: this is what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-and-ukraine-announce-revised-peace-plan-this-is-what-we-know/): After talks in Geneva, US and Ukrainian officials agreed any deal should “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- [The boy who started and survived the Syrian war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/the-boy-who-started-and-survived-the-syrian-war/): A boy who grew up during Syria’s war reveals the untold origins of the conflict and the fight for his nation’s freedom.
- [Zero Tariffs, Expanded Trade Routes: Afghan Minister Calls For Stronger Ties With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/zero-tariffs-expanded-trade-routes-afghan-minister-calls-for-stronger-ties-with-india/): Afghan Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi stressed on the shared historical relationship between the two nations and outlined several key initiatives to boost ties
- [Severe flooding in Thailand as recovery begins in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/severe-flooding-in-thailand-as-recovery-begins-in-vietnam/): Heavy rain has caused severe flooding across southern Thailand, where evacuations have begun in high-risk areas.
- [What we know about Israeli assassination of Hezbollah commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/what-we-know-about-israeli-assassination-of-hezbollah-commander/): Israeli has assassinated Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior leader killed since 2024.
- [UK Navy Intercepts Russian Corvette, Tanker Amid Rise In Moscow's Naval Activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/uk-navy-intercepts-russian-corvette-tanker-amid-rise-in-moscows-naval-activity/): HMS Severn intercepted Russian ships RFN Stoikiy and Yelnya in the English Channel as UK reports a 30% rise in Russian naval activity, with tensions rising over Yantar’s actions.
- [Are tech companies using your private data to train AI models?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/are-tech-companies-using-your-private-data-to-train-ai-models/): As tech firms race to release new AI tools, users are left unsure how much of their personal data these systems may take
- [Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah official killed by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/who-was-haytham-ali-tabatabai-hezbollah-official-killed-by-israel/): Hezbollah says Tabatabai was a member since group’s foundation and held several senior military roles.
- [‘Racist’! Australian Far Right Senator Sparks Outrage As She Wears Burqa To Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/racist-australian-far-right-senator-sparks-outrage-as-she-wears-burqa-to-parliament/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [US To Formally Designate Venezuela President As Member Of Foreign Terrorist Organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-to-formally-designate-venezuela-president-as-member-of-foreign-terrorist-organisation/): The Trump administration to designate Nicolás Maduro as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, enabling new sanctions and intensifying US military presence near Venezuela.
- [Deadly floods and landslides continue to plague Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/deadly-floods-and-landslides-continue-to-plague-southeast-asia/): More rainfall is expected in the region over the coming days as thousands lose homes and crops.
- [Colombia Rescues 17 minors from ultra-Orthodox Jewish Cult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/colombia-rescues-17-minors-from-ultra-orthodox-jewish-cult/): Colombian authorities said they rescued 17 minors from ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect under investigation for alleged child sex abuse. Lev Tahor has been the subject of investigations for the mistreatment of minors in several countries. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [“Mass Murderer” Hezbollah Commander Prepared to Invade Israel? Tabatabai Sought to ‘Rearm Group' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/mass-murderer-hezbollah-commander-prepared-to-invade-israel-tabatabai-sought-to-rearm-group-4k/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Nov. 23 that the IDF killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an air strike on Lebanon’s capitalThe strike hit an apartment building in Beirut’s densely populated southern suburbs, killing five people and wounding 28, as per Lebanon’s health ministryNetanyahu called Haytham Ali Tabatabai a “mass murderer” […]
- [Dubai's Iconic Sheikh Zayed Road Turns Blue As Over 3 Lakh Runners Join Massive Fitness Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/dubais-iconic-sheikh-zayed-road-turns-blue-as-over-3-lakh-runners-join-massive-fitness-event/): With a record 3,07,000 participants, the city once again reinforced its reputation for hosting the world’s largest free community run
- [Zelenskyy Hails 'Important Steps' In Ukraine Peace Talks, Kremlin Says 'Not Informed' On Outcome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/zelenskyy-hails-important-steps-in-ukraine-peace-talks-kremlin-says-not-informed-on-outcome/): Russia said it was not informed about the results of talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva but added it was aware “adjustments” were made to the US plan.
- [No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/no-there-is-no-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire’. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
- [Far-right politician prompts fury with burqa antics in Australian parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/far-right-politician-prompts-fury-with-burqa-antics-in-australian-parliament/): Pauline Hanson’s provocation was part of a long-running campaign to ban the traditional Muslim garment in public.
- [Gaza sports club offers activities despite destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/gaza-sports-club-offers-activities-despite-destruction/): A sports club in Gaza is offering activities for children despite its facilities being destroyed by Israel’s war.
- [Attack in Pakistan’s Peshawar: What we know about victims, attackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/attack-in-pakistans-peshawar-what-we-know-about-victims-attackers/): Three security personnel killed in an attack on paramilitary headquarters in northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar.
- [Sudan army chief rejects truce proposal citing UAE role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/sudan-army-chief-rejects-truce-proposal-citing-uae-role/): Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says UAE cannot be involved as it backs the RSF, signalling that fighting is to continue for now.
- [US plan to stop Ukraine war is “not reasonable”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-plan-to-stop-ukraine-war-is-not-reasonable/): “Trump has squeezed and pushed the Ukrainians very, very hard.”
- [US adds Venezuelan ‘cartel’ to terror list as military threat rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-adds-venezuelan-cartel-to-terror-list-as-military-threat-rises/): Move offers potential cover as Trump eyes expanded operations against Venezuela’s Maduro.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: EU to discuss US plan, several killed in Kharkiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-eu-to-discuss-us-plan-several-killed-in-kharkiv/): Ukraine and US agree to modify Washington’s proposal to end Russia’s war, but offer few details.
- [US deports ‘criminals’ to Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/us-deports-criminals-to-africa/): The US is deporting people to countries they’ve never lived in.
- [Several killed in suicide attack on security complex in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/several-killed-in-suicide-attack-on-security-complex-in-pakistan/): Security camera video shows the moment suicide bombers attacked a security complex in Pakistan.
- ['Arunachal Part Of China': Indian Woman Held Back At Shanghai Airport, Passport Declared 'Invalid'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/arunachal-part-of-china-indian-woman-held-back-at-shanghai-airport-passport-declared-invalid/): An Indian woman alleged she was detained at Shanghai airport after Chinese authorities declared her Indian passport “invalid” because she was born in Arunachal Pradesh.
- [Tomahawks to Guarantee Ukraine’s Security? Putin Poised for ‘G8 Return', Trump Blasts Zelensky | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/tomahawks-to-guarantee-ukraines-security-putin-poised-for-g8-return-trump-blasts-zelensky-4k/): The White House said Sunday (Nov. 23) that talks in Switzerland on a proposal to end the Ukraine war marked a “significant step forward,” and reaffirmed that any eventual deal would “fully uphold” the war-wracked country’s sovereignty.A joint US-Ukraine statement released minutes later by Washington said: “As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted […]
- ["Massive" Russia Drone Attack Kills 4 in Ukraine's Kharkiv as West Holds Talks in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/massive-russia-drone-attack-kills-4-in-ukraines-kharkiv-as-west-holds-talks-in-geneva/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Afghanistan, India and Pakistan: A trinity of troubles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/afghanistan-india-and-pakistan-a-trinity-of-troubles/): Geopolitical landscape in South Asia is shifting, a reflection of past colonial actions and modern-day security needs.
- [Bellingham, Real Madrid rally to score late goal in draw with Elche](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/bellingham-real-madrid-rally-to-score-late-goal-in-draw-with-elche/): Jude Bellingham’s 87th minute equaliser rescued Real Madrid from defeat at Elche as Los Blancos return to top of ladder.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb bicycle kick in Al Nassr win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-superb-bicycle-kick-in-al-nassr-win/): The 40-year-old superstar turned back the clock to kick one of the goals of the season in the Saudi Pro League.
- [The TikTok Badge Effect: Why Doomscrolling Is Spiking And Sleep Is Becoming Harder To Hold On To](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/the-tiktok-badge-effect-why-doomscrolling-is-spiking-and-sleep-is-becoming-harder-to-hold-on-to/): From TikTok badges to endless feeds, doomscrolling is rising quietly, eroding sleep, escalating anxiety and revealing how addictive digital rewards are shaping late-night habits.
- [Israeli strike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut kills Hezbollah official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/israeli-strike-on-lebanons-capital-beirut-kills-hezbollah-official/): Attack, which killed five, is the first to target Beirut since a ceasefire was agreed a year ago.
- [Trump’s surprise U-turn on Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/trumps-surprise-u-turn-on-mamdani/): We compare and contrast Trump’s earlier criticism of NY Mayor-elect Mamdani with his recent praise at the White House.
- [Messi scores goal as Inter Miami beat Cincinnati in Eastern Conference semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/messi-scores-goal-as-inter-miami-beat-cincinnati-in-eastern-conference-semi/): Star forward Lionel Messi played a part in all four goals as Inter Miami moved on to the MLS Eastern Conference finals.
- [Philippine President Marcos says seven arrested over corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/philippine-president-marcos-says-seven-arrested-over-corruption-scandal/): Arrests come amid outrage over ‘ghost’ flood control projects estimated to have cost the Philippines $2bn.
- [Live: Hezbollah considering response; Israeli attacks on Gaza continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/live-hezbollah-considering-response-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-continue/): Senior Hezbollah official says the group’s leadership considering response after Israeli air strike killed its commander
- [Canada Seeks Diplomatic Reset With India, Mark Carney May Attend 2026 AI Summit In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/canada-seeks-diplomatic-reset-with-india-mark-carney-may-attend-2026-ai-summit-in-delhi/): The February 2026 Global AI Summit in New Delhi is being viewed as the moment when ties could publicly pivot towards normalisation, with Canadian PM Mark Carney likely to attend.
- [Gunfire, explosions at paramilitary HQ in Pakistan’s Peshawar: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/gunfire-explosions-at-paramilitary-hq-in-pakistans-peshawar-reports/): Gunmen, suicide bomber attack the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, media reports say.
- [Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/snapchat-starts-age-checks-in-australia-ahead-of-teen-social-media-ban/): Move comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children aged under 16.
- [Terrorists Attack At Pakistan Paramilitary Force Headquarters In Peshawar, 2 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/terrorists-attack-at-pakistan-paramilitary-force-headquarters-in-peshawar-2-killed/): Preliminary reports suggest that two suicide attackers carried out the initial detonation, blowing up the main gate of the FC headquarters.
- [Malaysia says it will ban social media for under-16s from next year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/malaysia-says-it-will-ban-social-media-for-under-16s-from-next-year/): Move comes as a growing number of countries are rolling out measures to limit children’s exposure to digital platforms.
- ['Best Talks Since Trump Returned': US, Ukraine Roll Out Updated Peace Proposal After Geneva Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/best-talks-since-trump-returned-us-ukraine-roll-out-updated-peace-proposal-after-geneva-meet/): The US and Ukraine agreed on a revised peace framework after Geneva talks, addressing concerns over Russian favouritism and strengthening security guarantees for Ukraine.
- [Indian Man Convicted Of Harassing Schoolgirls In Canada, To Be Deported After Jail Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/indian-man-convicted-of-harassing-schoolgirls-in-canada-to-be-deported-after-jail-term/): A 51-year-old Indian man visiting Canada was convicted of criminally harassing two schoolgirls and now faces deportation along with a permanent ban from returning.
- [Hamas meet Egypt’s spy chief, says Israel’s attacks on Gaza threaten truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/hamas-meet-egypts-spy-chief-says-israels-attacks-on-gaza-threaten-truce/): Meeting in Cairo comes as Palestinians in Gaza held funerals for the dozens of people killed in Israel’s latest attacks.
- [‘Impeach, Convict, Remove’: Thousands March Against Trump In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/impeach-convict-remove-thousands-march-against-trump-in-washington/): Thousands marched in Washington, DC for the “Remove the Regime” protest, demanding Donald Trump’s impeachment.
- ['Corrosive And Systemic': IMF Exposes Elite Corruption And Governance Collapse In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/corrosive-and-systemic-imf-exposes-elite-corruption-and-governance-collapse-in-pakistan/): IMF’s 186-page report exposes deep corruption in Pakistan, citing elite capture, weak judiciary, and opaque SIFC operations and warning urgent reforms.
- [What does the future of the music industry look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/what-does-the-future-of-the-music-industry-look-like/): We ask about the future of the music industry and art reviews.
- [‘Gobble and Waddle’: Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys, blasts Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/gobble-and-waddle-trump-pardons-thanksgiving-turkeys-blasts-democrats/): Trump pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle, saying he nearly named them Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
- [Twenty-four schoolgirls released after northwestern Nigeria kidnapping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/twenty-four-schoolgirls-released-after-northwestern-nigeria-kidnapping/): President Tinubu urges intensified efforts to rescue other captives, after release of schoolgirls seized in Kebbi State.
- [Major fire and explosions hit warehouse in west London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/major-fire-and-explosions-hit-warehouse-in-west-london/): A warehouse in West London was engulfed by a large fire as repeated explosions were heard.
- [Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/four-more-suspects-arrested-over-louvre-heist/): Loot still not found after seven-minute operation by gang of four at world’s most visited art museum stunned the world.
- [Prices increase as Americans prepare for Thanksgiving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/prices-increase-as-americans-prepare-for-thanksgiving/): Despite White House claims, prices on key staples are on the rise, including cranberry sauce and potatoes.
- [Israel’s push to displace thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/israels-push-to-displace-thousands-of-palestinians-from-the-west-bank/): Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
- [Afghanistan blames Pakistan for deadly air strikes in its eastern provinces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/afghanistan-blames-pakistan-for-deadly-air-strikes-in-its-eastern-provinces/): The Taliban are accusing Pakistan of carrying out deadly air strikes across three of its eastern provinces.
- [Did Meghan Markle Steal Dress Worth $1,695 From Old Photoshoot? Netflix Promo Sparks Controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/did-meghan-markle-steal-dress-worth-1695-from-old-photoshoot-netflix-promo-sparks-controversy/): The controversy surfaced after Meghan Markle was spotted wearing the same dress — an emerald green Galvan gown — in a promo for her new Netflix holiday special
- ['Saved Them In Nick Of Time': Trump Pardons Pair Of Thanksgiving Turkeys In Annual Tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/saved-them-in-nick-of-time-trump-pardons-pair-of-thanksgiving-turkeys-in-annual-tradition/): Each year, the US president ceremonially spares one or more birds in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
- [Russia Likely To Reject Trump-Backed Ukraine Peace Plan After Kyiv’s Revisions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/russia-likely-to-reject-trump-backed-ukraine-peace-plan-after-kyivs-revisions-report/): Russia predicts the war may continue through Christmas, as reported by the New York Post.
- ['Nobody Planning To Shoot Him...At This Point': US Officials Say Trump May Speak To Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/nobody-planning-to-shoot-him-at-this-point-us-officials-say-trump-may-speak-to-maduro/): Trump may speak to Maduro despite US labeling him a terrorist. US targets Cartel de los Soles, intensifies anti-drug operations, and amasses troops for Operation Southern Spear.
- ['I'm Not Like Him': Who Is Adolf Hitler Uunona, Namibian Politician Set For Re-election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/im-not-like-him-who-is-adolf-hitler-uunona-namibian-politician-set-for-re-election/): Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona has firmly rejected any connection to the character or actions of Germany’s Adolf Hitler, one of the most notorious dictators in history
- [US imposes visa sanctions against Haitian official on governing council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-imposes-visa-sanctions-against-haitian-official-on-governing-council/): While the US government did not identify the official, economist Fritz Alphonse Jean told media he was the target.
- [Turkish authorities arrest three defence executives accused of spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/turkish-authorities-arrest-three-defence-executives-accused-of-spying/): Defence executives accused of spying for foreign nations arrested in Turkiye with a fourth suspect reportedly abroad.
- [US consumer confidence tumbles to lowest level since April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-consumer-confidence-tumbles-to-lowest-level-since-april/): A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.
- [Could Trump’s $50m reward succeed in toppling Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/could-trumps-50m-reward-succeed-in-toppling-venezuelas-nicolas-maduro/): The US government has offered a record amount of money for information leading to Maduro’s arrest. Will it work?
- [Serbia’s Vucic warns oil refinery faces shutdown as US sanctions bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/serbias-vucic-warns-oil-refinery-faces-shutdown-as-us-sanctions-bite/): Pancevo, the country’s only oil refinery, now on ‘hot standby’ as Vucic faces tricky prospect of seizing Russian asset.
- [Sudanese survivors testify to RSF abuses amid new Amnesty report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/sudanese-survivors-testify-to-rsf-abuses-amid-new-amnesty-report/): Al Jazeera spoke to refugees fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher who recounted torture, rape, and family loss.
- [Diego Maradona: Five years on from the death of Argentina’s football icon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/diego-maradona-five-years-on-from-the-death-of-argentinas-football-icon/): Al Jazeera reflects on the passing of World Cup-winning Argentina forward Diego Maradona.
- [NATO Jets Scrambled As Russian Drones Breach Romanian Airspace For The 13th Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/nato-jets-scrambled-as-russian-drones-breach-romanian-airspace-for-the-13th-time/): Nato jets scrambled as two Russian drones entered Romania, one downed in Puieşti. Moldova reported six drones. Gen Christopher Donahue announced new anti-drone tech for Romania.
- [Netanyahu's Visit Postponed Over Delhi Blast? Israel Stresses ‘Full Confidence’ As Centre Clarifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/netanyahus-visit-postponed-over-delhi-blast-israel-stresses-full-confidence-as-centre-clarifies-2/): Benjamin Netanyahu’s India visit was postponed, but his office affirms strong Israel-India ties and confidence in PM Narendra Modi.
- ['Bring Civility Back': US Transport Secretary Tells Flyers To Stop Wearing 'Pajamas & Slippers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/bring-civility-back-us-transport-secretary-tells-flyers-to-stop-wearing-pajamas-slippers/): Speaking to the press, Sean Duffy stressed the importance of dressing “with some respect” when travelling.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/live-chelsea-vs-barcelona-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live updates, with full team news, in advance of our comprehensive text commentary stream of the UCL match.
- [US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-backed-ghf-aid-mission-in-gaza-ends-a-timeline-of-violence/): GHF is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and around its distribution sites.
- ["Unlawful" Trump Attorney Pick Halligan Disqualified, Judge Tosses Charges Against Comey, James | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/unlawful-trump-attorney-pick-halligan-disqualified-judge-tosses-charges-against-comey-james-4k/): A federal judge dismissed indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling Trump’s interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan appointment in Virginia invalid, amid claims she was handpicked to target his political rivals.00:00 – INTRODUCTION04:34 – HALLIGAN’S ‘UNLAWFUL APPOINTMENT’05:56 – “..THIS WILL NOT BE THE FINAL WORD..” n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [US, Russia Hold Peace Talks In Abu Dhabi Amid Moscow's Attacks On Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-russia-hold-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi-amid-moscows-attacks-on-kyiv/): US and Russia held peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Secretary Dan Driscoll led US efforts, while Kyiv faced deadly missile and drone attacks by Russia.
- [‘Polygamy, Polyamory Based On Illusion That...’: Vatican's Warning Over Modern Relationship Trends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/polygamy-polyamory-based-on-illusion-that-vaticans-warning-over-modern-relationship-trends/): The Vatican said the rise of polyamory in the West and polygamy in Africa present “pastoral challenges”.
- ['Illegal Usurper…': Bangladesh Awami League Calls Nationwide Stir Against Yunus, Rejects Hasina Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/illegal-usurper-bangladesh-awami-league-calls-nationwide-stir-against-yunus-rejects-hasina-verdict/): The Awami League launched the protests until November 30, alleging interim leader Muhammad Yunus is conspiring to prevent the party and Hasina from taking part in upcoming polls
- [New Research Shows Adulthood Starts After 32 As Scientists Shed Light On Five Phases Of Human Brain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/new-research-shows-adulthood-starts-after-32-as-scientists-shed-light-on-five-phases-of-human-brain/): New research by scientists at the University Of Cambridge shows that adolescence lasts until a person’s 30s.
- [Netanyahu's Visit Postponed Over Delhi Blast? Israel Stresses ‘Full Confidence’ As Centre Clarifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/netanyahus-visit-postponed-over-delhi-blast-israel-stresses-full-confidence-as-centre-clarifies/): Netanyahu’s office reiterated that Israel’s bond with India remains strong, and the Prime Minister has full confidence in India’s security under PM Modi.
- [Who is Mark Kelly, and why is the US senator accused of ‘sedition’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/who-is-mark-kelly-and-why-is-the-us-senator-accused-of-sedition/): In a video, six Democratic lawmakers who held military and intelligence positions say ‘illegal orders’ can be refused.
- [Why the UK’s 2025 budget has Rachel Reeves facing an ‘impossible trilemma’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/why-the-uks-2025-budget-has-rachel-reeves-facing-an-impossible-trilemma/): Reeves faces daunting challenge – poor public finances and widespread public discontent with government.
- [Has love evolved, or has the modern world rewritten it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/has-love-evolved-or-has-the-modern-world-rewritten-it/): Is love still a noble quest for connection, or just a fairytale in an age shaped by individualism and algorithms?
- [Israel says Red Cross receives remains of deceased Gaza captive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/israel-says-red-cross-receives-remains-of-deceased-gaza-captive/): This is a breaking news story.
- [UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/un-calls-for-probe-into-israels-strikes-on-lebanon/): At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp.
- [India, Pakistan to play T20 World Cup 2026 group match on February 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/india-pakistan-to-play-t20-world-cup-2026-group-match-on-february-15/): India will face Pakistan in next year’s tournament after the South Asian rivals were drawn in the same group.
- [Did X unwittingly unmask top MAGA influencers as foreign trolls?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/did-x-unwittingly-unmask-top-maga-influencers-as-foreign-trolls/): A new transparency feature on X has unwittingly revealed that many of the site’s top MAGA influencers are foreign.
- [How a study on hormonal contraception and breast cancer was distorted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/how-a-study-on-hormonal-contraception-and-breast-cancer-was-distorted/): Swedish study says hormonal birth control slightly raises breast cancer risk, but experts note the increase is small.
- [US calls on Sudan’s warring parties to accept ceasefire plan unaltered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-calls-on-sudans-warring-parties-to-accept-ceasefire-plan-unaltered/): Massad Boulos demanded the opposing sides accept plan without seeking preconditions.
- [US linking Maduro to drug cartel is “very serious” move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-linking-maduro-to-drug-cartel-is-very-serious-move/): “ There’s no indication that Maduro is ready to leave power and to resign.”
- [Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/ethiopian-volcano-erupts-after-12000-years-what-we-know/): Several airlines in India have been forced to cancel flights because of dangerous volcanic ash in the air.
- [US Official Claims Ukraine Agreed To Revised Peace Deal; Zelenskyy Says ‘Much Work’ Left To Do](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-official-claims-ukraine-agreed-to-revised-peace-deal-zelenskyy-says-much-work-left-to-do/): An American official claimed that Ukraine has agreed to a deal that will end the war with Russia but some “minor details” need to discussed before finalising.
- [‘F*cking Indians Don’t...’: Campbell Soup VP’s Racist Rant Leaked Amid 3D-Printed Chicken Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/fcking-indians-dont-campbell-soup-vps-racist-rant-leaked-amid-3d-printed-chicken-row/): The recording was done by Robert Garza, a former cybersecurity analyst, who had met Campbell’s Vice President Martin Bally for a meeting.
- ['We Never Attack Civilians': Pakistan Denies Strike On Afghanistan After Taliban Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/we-never-attack-civilians-pakistan-denies-strike-on-afghanistan-after-taliban-vows-retaliation/): Taliban accused Pakistan of targeting a civilian house, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid posting on X that the strikes were carried out by Pakistani forces.
- [Like Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi, These 5 Volcanoes Too ‘Awakened’ After Hundreds Of Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/like-ethiopias-hayli-gubbi-these-5-volcanoes-too-awakened-after-hundreds-of-years/): Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi erupts after 12,000 years: Can a volcano stay dormant for thousands of years? What is a dormant volcano? Has it happened in the past?
- [Baltics “next in line” if Ukraine cedes land to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/baltics-next-in-line-if-ukraine-cedes-land-to-russia/): “If Ukraine cedes parts of its territories to Russia … it’s going to be seen as a catastrophic precedent.”
- [Trump ‘wants us to capitulate’ to Russia: Ukrainians aghast at peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-wants-us-to-capitulate-to-russia-ukrainians-aghast-at-peace-plan/): Ukrainians, troops, experts and a former Russian diplomat say a new proposal threatens Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- [German court opens trial against left-wing ‘hammer gang’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/german-court-opens-trial-against-left-wing-hammer-gang/): The woman and six men are accused of being behind a string of attacks between 2018 and 2023 that injured several people.
- [Israel’s war and restrictions drive Palestinian economy to record collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/israels-war-and-restrictions-drive-palestinian-economy-to-record-collapse/): UN report warns attacks, restrictions have driven occupied territory’s economy into its worst contraction.
- [Real Madrid’s new ownership plan divides fans at world’s richest club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/real-madrids-new-ownership-plan-divides-fans-at-worlds-richest-club/): Real Madrid fans split over plan to overhaul club members-only ownership model to external investment for first time.
- [Hunger stalks Gaza as UN demands Israel let in more aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/hunger-stalks-gaza-as-un-demands-israel-let-in-more-aid/): At a UN Security Council meeting, members urged Israel to abide by the ceasefire and open more border crossings.
- [Video: Securing Somalia’s capital against al-Shabab threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/video-securing-somalias-capital-against-al-shabab-threat/): In Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, streets once too dangerous to walk are now open for business and bustling.
- [5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mindanao In Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-mindanao-in-philippines/): A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines at 10 km depth, per GFZ. It follows last month’s twin quakes that hit the region.
- [Saudi Arabia Expands Alcohol Access For Foreign Residents, Plans More Stores As Curbs Ease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/saudi-arabia-expands-alcohol-access-for-foreign-residents-plans-more-stores-as-curbs-ease/): Saudi Arabia has begun developing new alcohol outlets in two major cities, Jeddah and Dammam, to serve select non-Muslim customers.
- [Teen Rescued After Dangling For 7 Hours From 36-Storey-High Crane In Jerusalem | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/teen-rescued-after-dangling-for-7-hours-from-36-storey-high-crane-in-jerusalem-video/): The 15-year-old boy had climbed up the crane in the early hours of the morning, reportedly to “see the view”
- [Did The Sun Just Punch Earth In The Face? Stunning Visuals Capture Rare Cosmic Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/did-the-sun-just-punch-earth-in-the-face-stunning-visuals-capture-rare-cosmic-event/): On Nov 12, the Sun’s X5.1 flare from sunspot AR4274 hit Earth’s magnetosphere, disrupting GPS and causing auroras as far south as Florida, according to NASA and Mario Nawfal.
- [Two Days After 'Death', Thai Woman 'Knocks' From Coffin Just Before Cremation In Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/two-days-after-death-thai-woman-knocks-from-coffin-just-before-cremation-in-temple/): A video posted by the temple on Facebook shows the 65-year-old woman lying in a white coffin in the back of a pickup truck.
- [‘India A Huge Market, Must Restore Our Full Partnership’: Afghan Minister Bats For Deeper Trade Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/india-a-huge-market-must-restore-our-full-partnership-afghan-minister-bats-for-deeper-trade-ties/): Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi stressed that Afghanistan sees India as one of the biggest and most promising markets for Afghan goods, particularly minerals and agricultural products
- ['Never Recognised Arunachal': China Reacts To Indian Woman's Detention At Shanghai Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/never-recognised-arunachal-china-reacts-to-indian-womans-detention-at-shanghai-airport/): The woman claimed she was detained for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong Airport after officials allegedly refused to recognise her Indian passport.
- [Partners, family members killed 137 women each day in 2024: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/partners-family-members-killed-137-women-each-day-in-2024-un/): About 83,000 women and girls were intentionally killed worldwide last year.
- [Timeline: 26 years of fraught US-Venezuela relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/timeline-26-years-of-fraught-us-venezuela-relations/): US-Venezuela relations have reached one of their most volatile moments in decades. Here is how we got here.
- [Book events of Palestinian author cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/book-events-of-palestinian-author-cancelled/): Book events of Palestinian author cancelled
- [Guinea-Bissau rivals Embalo, Dias claim win in presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/guinea-bissau-rivals-embalo-dias-claim-win-in-presidential-election/): Conflicting claims come before the release of official results by the country’s electoral commission.
- [Taliban Vows Retaliation After Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 10: 'Will Respond At Right Time'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/taliban-vows-retaliation-after-pakistani-airstrikes-kill-10-will-respond-at-right-time/): Taliban spokesperson said the attacks reflected “nothing but the failure and humiliation of Pakistan’s military rulers”.
- [Dubai-Based Fugitive Drug Lord Pawan Thakur Arrested, Set For Deportation: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/dubai-based-fugitive-drug-lord-pawan-thakur-arrested-set-for-deportation-report/): Dubai-based trafficker Pawan Thakur, accused of masterminding one of India’s biggest cocaine seizures, has been arrested and will soon be deported, a report has claimed.
- [UK protesters aren’t giving up the fight to save Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/uk-protesters-arent-giving-up-the-fight-to-save-palestine-action/): Protesters in the UK have been arrested for holding up signs that say ‘I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action’.
- [Palestine Action cofounder to challenge group’s proscription in UK court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/palestine-action-cofounder-to-challenge-groups-proscription-in-uk-court/): Huda Ammori calls into question the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘antiterrorism’ laws.
- [China sends spacecraft to pick up stranded astronauts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/china-sends-spacecraft-to-pick-up-stranded-astronauts/): Beijing carries out emergency launch to relieve space station crew left without working return capsule.
- [Mediha: Confronting the horrors of ISIL captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/mediha-confronting-the-horrors-of-isil-captivity/): A Yazidi girl who survived ISIL captivity films herself to process her trauma as rescuers search for her missing family.
- [Why Donald Trump Is Pushing His Hollywood Friend To Reboot 'Rush Hour' Franchise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/why-donald-trump-is-pushing-his-hollywood-friend-to-reboot-rush-hour-franchise/): Bringing back the ‘Rush Hour’ franchise, analysts say, is Trump’s attempt to add another feather in his anti-woke MAGA hat, not to mention the perfect revenge on Hollywood
- [Ethiopia's 'Sleeping' Volcano Awakens After 12,000 Years. How Many More Are There & Should You Worry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/ethiopias-sleeping-volcano-awakens-after-12000-years-how-many-more-are-there-should-you-worry/): A dormant volcano is a volcano that is not currently erupting but is not extinct either. This typically means it still has the potential to erupt in the future
- [Michelle Obama’s New Photoshoot Sparks Online Speculation About Weight Loss, Fans Point To Ozempic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/michelle-obamas-new-photoshoot-sparks-online-speculation-about-weight-loss-fans-point-to-ozempic/): Ozempic is a prescription drug developed to help manage type-2 diabetes.
- [Elon Musk’s X Suspends ‘American’ Account Operating From Pakistan: ‘Joined In 2007, That Person Is Citizen By Now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/elon-musks-x-suspends-american-account-operating-from-pakistan-joined-in-2007-that-person-is-citizen-by-now/): This comes after X rolled out a new feature that shows the country of origin, verification date and username history of the accounts.
- ['Religious Extremism Has Surged': Bangladesh Civil Society Slams Baul Singer’s Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/religious-extremism-has-surged-bangladesh-civil-society-slams-baul-singers-arrest/): Civil society leaders in Bangladesh have condemned the arrest of singer Abul Sarkar, warning that religious extremism has intensified since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
- [Top US military adviser tours Caribbean as pressure on Venezuela deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/top-us-military-adviser-tours-caribbean-as-pressure-on-venezuela-deepens/): The trip underscores the role of the US military buildup to pressure Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking.
- [Armed attacks, aid cuts provoke record hunger levels in Nigeria: WFP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/armed-attacks-aid-cuts-provoke-record-hunger-levels-in-nigeria-wfp/): Nearly 35 million people ‘projected to face severe food insecurity’, including ‘famine-like conditions’.
- [Video: Trump will ‘come after me’ says cleared former FBI director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/video-trump-will-come-after-me-says-cleared-former-fbi-director/): The US Department of Justice says it will appeal criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
- [Leavitt warns “attacks will continue” as Trump targets ‘drug boats’ of narco-terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/leavitt-warns-attacks-will-continue-as-trump-targets-drug-boats-of-narco-terrorists/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is satisfied with strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats targeting narco and foreign terrorists. The attacks, ongoing since September in the Caribbean and Pacific, aim to disrupt drug flow into the US, have killed 83 people across 21 strikes, and will continue as part of the administration’s […]
- [What Is Free Birth Society – 'Wild Pregnancy' Influencers Accused Of Newborn Deaths?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/what-is-free-birth-society-wild-pregnancy-influencers-accused-of-newborn-deaths/): The Free Birth Society, a multimillion-dollar online movement that romanticises childbirth without any medical help, has been accused of several newborn deaths and disabilities
- [‘Everyone was startled’: Thai woman due for cremation found alive in coffin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/everyone-was-startled-thai-woman-due-for-cremation-found-alive-in-coffin/): Reports say doctors diagnosed the woman with critically low blood sugar likely leading to her weakened condition.
- [Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/viola-ford-fletcher-survivor-of-1921-tulsa-massacre-dies-age-111/): Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.
- [LIVE: 5 killed in Kyiv, Rostov as Russia, Ukraine carry out attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/live-5-killed-in-kyiv-rostov-as-russia-ukraine-carry-out-attacks/): Russia says three people killed and 10 injured in attack on Rostov region, while Ukraine says attack on Kyiv killed two.
- [Russia attacks Kyiv, killing two, as US, Ukraine discuss plan to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/russia-attacks-kyiv-killing-two-as-us-ukraine-discuss-plan-to-end-war/): Attacks come as Zelenskyy said he plans to discuss sensitive issues from US’s peace proposal with Trump.
- [Ethiopia Volcano Eruption: Hazards Of Ash Cloud & How To Prepare As It Enters India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/ethiopia-volcano-eruption-hazards-of-ash-cloud-how-to-prepare-as-it-enters-india/): Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after 12000 years, sending a massive ash cloud toward Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, and the Himalayas.
- [‘Felt Like A Sudden Bomb’: Witness Says Ground Shook When Long-Dormant Ethiopia Volcano Erupted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/felt-like-a-sudden-bomb-witness-says-ground-shook-when-long-dormant-ethiopia-volcano-erupted/): The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center in France confirmed the eruption after detecting it on satellite imagery.
- [Trump launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to harness AI for scientific breakthroughs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-launches-genesis-mission-to-harness-ai-for-scientific-breakthroughs/): Trump signs order to integrate supercomputers and data assets in order to create ‘AI experimentation platform’.
- [Sudan’s RSF committing war crimes in Darfur, says Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/sudans-rsf-committing-war-crimes-in-darfur-says-amnesty/): The latest report came hours after the RSF agreed to a three-month humanitarian truce.
- [‘Elite capture’: How Pakistan is losing 6 percent of its GDP to corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/elite-capture-how-pakistan-is-losing-6-percent-of-its-gdp-to-corruption/): New IMF report prompts calls for corruption reforms. But experts say that needs political will, not technical tinkering.
- [10 Killed As Pakistan Bombs Civilian Homes In Afghanistan's Khost Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/10-killed-as-pakistan-bombs-civilian-homes-in-afghanistans-khost-province/): Post Content
- [Taliban says Pakistan bombed Afghanistan, killing nine children and a woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/taliban-says-pakistan-bombed-afghanistan-killing-nine-children-and-a-woman/): Government spokesman says the attack in Khost destroyed a civilian home, killing five boys, four girls and a woman.
- [‘Talk Is Cheap’: White House Says Trump-Mamdani Meet Shows He’s ‘President For All’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/talk-is-cheap-white-house-says-trump-mamdani-meet-shows-hes-president-for-all/): President Donald Trump’s meeting with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, despite past criticisms, was highlighted by the White House as a gesture of inclusive leadership.
- [‘Would’ve Got Less Hate If I Grabbed His A**’: Erika Kirk Mocks Outrage Over JD Vance Hug](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/wouldve-got-less-hate-if-i-grabbed-his-a-erika-kirk-mocks-outrage-over-jd-vance-hug/): Erika Kirk dismisses viral hug speculation with Vice President JD Vance as innocent, affirms her new TPUSA leadership, and confirms plans to support Vance for president in 2028.
- [Indian Flag Desecrated, ‘Kill’ Chants Raised At Unofficial ‘Khalistan Referendum’ In Ottawa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/indian-flag-desecrated-kill-chants-raised-at-unofficial-khalistan-referendum-in-ottawa/): Videos from the event showed supporters chanting “kill” slogans targeting Indian leaders and officials as police liaison officers looked on.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,370](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1370/): Here are the key events from day 1,370 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['No Longer 28': Zelenskyy To Discuss 'Sensitive Issues' With Trump After Geneva Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/no-longer-28-zelenskyy-to-discuss-sensitive-issues-with-trump-after-geneva-peace-talks/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Geneva talks with the US and European partners have produced a more workable version of the American peace plan.
- [Trump orders blacklisting Muslim Brotherhood branches as ‘terrorist’ groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-orders-blacklisting-muslim-brotherhood-branches-as-terrorist-groups/): White House cites groups’ alleged support for Hamas, accusing them of waging campaign against US interests and allies.
- [Israel kills four Palestinians as attacks continue despite Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/israel-kills-four-palestinians-as-attacks-continue-despite-gaza-ceasefire/): Palestinians face renewed killings, raids and settler attacks as Israel pushes past agreed ceasefire lines.
- [‘Reckless’: Rights group decries Germany lifting arms embargo on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/reckless-rights-group-decries-germany-lifting-arms-embargo-on-israel/): Germany had partially paused armed sales amid Israeli ground offensive in Gaza City, but cited ceasefire in resumption.
- [Trump says ‘very good’ phone call with Xi builds on fragile trade truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/24/trump-says-very-good-phone-call-with-xi-builds-on-fragile-trade-truce/): Trump and Xi talk soya beans and Taiwan, continuing to lower temperature in wake of meeting in South Korea last month.
- [US ranchers whiplashed by Trump’s beef policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-ranchers-whiplashed-by-trumps-beef-policies/): Ranchers find themselves caught between the president’s desires to appease both them and the US consumer.
- [White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's Relative Arrested By ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitts-relative-arrested-by-ice/): Bruna Caroline Ferreira, related to Karoline Leavitt, was detained by ICE near Boston for overstaying her visa and faces removal despite past DACA status.
- [Guinea-Bissau army officers claim ‘total control’ as gunshots rock capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/guinea-bissau-army-officers-claim-total-control-as-gunshots-rock-capital/): Officers order suspension of electoral process, border closures a day before presidential vote results expected.
- [UK unveils significant tax rises in budget after ‘shambolic’ forecast leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/uk-unveils-significant-tax-rises-in-budget-after-shambolic-forecast-leak/): UK chancellor announces 26.1bn pounds ($34.4bn) in tax hikes amid furore over embarrassing leak of forecast data.
- [How Ukraine gamifies war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/how-ukraine-gamifies-war/): How Ukraine has been adapting to war by blending gamification with military strategy.
- [Pope Leo to travel to Turkiye, Lebanon on first foreign trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/pope-leo-to-travel-to-turkiye-lebanon-on-first-foreign-trip/): Pope Leo XIV spoke about his upcoming first foreign trip as pontiff to Turkiye and Lebanon.
- [Trump Got “Angry” With MBS Over Abraham Accords, Egypt Fumes as Israel Vows “No Calm in Lebanon” |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-got-angry-with-mbs-over-abraham-accords-egypt-fumes-as-israel-vows-no-calm-in-lebanon-4k/): Hamas leaders are debating their future and may consider disarmament. One proposal would dissolve the armed wing, making Hamas a purely political group capable of broader public participation and joining the PLO under PA President Mahmoud Abbas.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:14 – INDONESIA WARNED ON CLASHING WITH HAMAS 04:28 – “NO CALM IN LEBANON UNTIL…” n18oc_crux | […]
- [Video Shows Syrian Students Fleeing After Ammo Depot Blast Sends Plumes Into The Sky, Killing 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/video-shows-syrian-students-fleeing-after-ammo-depot-blast-sends-plumes-into-the-sky-killing-5/): A huge explosion at an ammo depot in Idlib countryside killed at least five Defence Ministry workers.
- ['Seized By Hair, Dragged': Imran Khan's Sisters Allege Brutal Police Assault, Demand Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/seized-by-hair-dragged-imran-khans-sisters-allege-brutal-police-assault-demand-probe/): According to the sisters, they were peacefully sitting outside the jail when police personnel “pounced” on them.
- [What’s the legacy of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/whats-the-legacy-of-the-us-backed-gaza-humanitarian-foundation/): The controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is closing operations, after five months of massacres.
- [Was South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/was-south-africas-g20-success-real-change-or-a-symbolic-win/): G20 summit in Johannesburg was seen as a diplomatic success for South Africa and a renewed commitment to multilaterism.
- [Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’: What’s the latest version after US-Kyiv talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/russia-ukraine-peace-plan-whats-the-latest-version-after-us-kyiv-talks/): Moscow is reportedly unhappy with changes to a controversial US draft plan which leaked earlier.
- ['He’s Got To Sell Ukraine To Russia': Trump Defends Envoy Heard Coaching Russians On Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/hes-got-to-sell-ukraine-to-russia-trump-defends-envoy-heard-coaching-russians-on-peace-plan/): Trump defended special envoy Steve Witkoff after leaked audio showed him appearing to coach Russia’s Yuri Ushakov on elements of the proposed Ukraine peace plan.
- ['Blows My Mind': US Podcaster Joe Rogan On Architecture Of India's Kailasa Temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/blows-my-mind-us-podcaster-joe-rogan-on-architecture-of-indias-kailasa-temple/): Joe Rogan praised the Kailasa Temple in Maharashtra for its stunning symmetry and architecture, calling it mind-blowing. The 8th-century monument was carved from a single rock.
- [India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What’s it all about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/india-china-in-new-spat-over-arunachal-pradesh-whats-it-all-about/): Tensions are reignited after Arunachal-born Prema Wangjom Thongdok is detained at a Chinese airport.
- [At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/at-least-13-dead-as-fire-engulfs-hong-kong-high-rise-residential-buildings/): Authorities call blaze a level five alarm as flames engulf several high-rise buildings in a northern Hong Kong estate.
- [Roads Flooded, Cars Submerged: At Least 33 Killed As ‘Once-In-300-Years’ Rain Hit Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/roads-flooded-cars-submerged-at-least-33-killed-as-once-in-300-years-rain-hit-thailand/): Thailand faces its worst floods in years, with at least 33 deaths and over 2.68 million affected. Military ships and helicopters aid ongoing rescue efforts.
- [Canadian High Commissioner Cooter Hails New Chapter Of Transformative Partnership With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/canadian-high-commissioner-cooter-hails-new-chapter-of-transformative-partnership-with-india/): According to Christopher Cooter, the CEPA is a vital signal in the direction of the India-Canada relationship
- [Europe reimagines rearmament at sea, learning from Russia’s war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/europe-reimagines-rearmament-at-sea-learning-from-russias-war-on-ukraine/): Zelenskyy’s co-production agreements across the continent are kindling the fires of the naval defence industry.
- [Where Is Imran Khan? Social Media Abuzz With Rumours About Jailed Ex-Pakistan PM's Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/where-is-imran-khan-social-media-abuzz-with-rumours-about-jailed-ex-pakistan-pms-health/): The rumours came after his three sisters were ‘brutally assaulted’ by police for what PTI said was ‘their crime for seeking a meeting with Imran Khan’
- [Israel’s systematic campaign to expel West Bank Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/israels-systematic-campaign-to-expel-west-bank-palestinians/): The UN has documented nearly 3,000 settler attacks across the occupied West Bank since October 2023.
- [Video: Somalia drought threatens mass starvation as aid slows down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/video-somalia-drought-threatens-mass-starvation-as-aid-slows-down/): Somalia has declared a national drought emergency, after lack of rainfall left over two million at risk for starvation.
- [Palestine Action’s legal challenge against UK government ban begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/palestine-actions-legal-challenge-against-uk-government-ban-begins/): Cofounder Huda Ammori calls into question the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘antiterrorism’ laws.
- ['Not Helpful In Normalising Ties': India On China's Detention Of Arunachal Woman In Shanghai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/not-helpful-in-normalising-ties-india-on-chinas-detention-of-arunachal-woman-in-shanghai/): The External Affairs Ministry stated that detaining Arunachal Pradesh’s Prema Wangjom Thongdok at Shanghai Pudong Airport hinders efforts to normalise ties.
- [AI Reunites Pakistani Woman With Family After 17 Years, Facial Recognition Tracks Down Parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/ai-reunites-pakistani-woman-with-family-after-17-years-facial-recognition-tracks-down-parents/): Kiran, who goes by a single name, had been separated from her family when she was just 10 years old.
- [EU–AU Summit Shows West now Taking Africa “Quite Seriously”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/eu-au-summit-shows-west-now-taking-africa-quite-seriously/): “The EU is trying to reset its troubled relationship with Africa on a number of issues.”
- [Does adolescence last until 32? Scientists unlock brain’s five eras](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/does-adolescence-last-until-32-scientists-unlock-brains-five-eras/): Researchers reveal that four ages – nine, 32, 66 and 83 – are when the brain’s most pivotal development occurs.
- [Israel lays siege to occupied West Bank’s Tubas, displaces tens of families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/israel-lays-siege-to-occupied-west-banks-tubas-displaces-tens-of-families/): Governor says new assault aims to impose ‘new realities’ as Israel shuts parts of Tubas from rest of occupied West Bank.
- [Russia denies incursions into NATO airspace, but what’s really happening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/russia-denies-incursions-into-nato-airspace-but-whats-really-happening/): AJ Defense Editor @alexgatopoulos breaks down grey zone warfare and why NATO is accusing Russia of acts of sabotage
- [Major fire puts Hong Kong on highest alert as firefighters tackle blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/major-fire-puts-hong-kong-on-highest-alert-as-firefighters-tackle-blaze/): Firefighters are trying to tackle a major fire that has engulfed a residential tower complex, killing several people.
- [4 Killed, Several Trapped As Massive Fire Engulfs Hong Kong Buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/4-killed-several-trapped-as-massive-fire-engulfs-hong-kong-buildings/): A major fire in a Hong Kong complex left four dead and several trapped, with three injured. The blaze engulfed multiple buildings.
- [US Peace Plan To End Ukraine War Drew From Russian Document: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-peace-plan-to-end-ukraine-war-drew-from-russian-document-report/): The US backed a 28-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war, drawing from a Russian paper shared after Trump met Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [Trump "Might Talk" To Maduro To "Save Lives", US War Chief Pete Hegseth In Venezuela's Backyard | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-might-talk-to-maduro-to-save-lives-us-war-chief-pete-hegseth-in-venezuelas-backyard-4k/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro led a civic-military march in Caracas on Tuesday (November 25), vowing to defend the country against any imperialist threat and calling for unity among civilians, politicians, and the armed forces. Maduro, holding the sword of liberator Simon Bolivar, addressed a crowd at the Fuerte Tiuna military academy, “the homeland demands our […]
- [Muhammad Yunus Hijacked Microcredit Model From University Research: Ex-Bangladesh Intel Officer | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/muhammad-yunus-hijacked-microcredit-model-from-university-research-ex-bangladesh-intel-officer-exclusive/): The newly released evidence points to the Rural Economics Programme (REP), launched in 1976 with a grant from the Ford Foundation at Chittagong University
- [Floods kill dozens, displace thousands in southern Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/floods-kill-dozens-displace-thousands-in-southern-thailand/): Flooding in southern Thailand kills 33 people and displaces more than 10,000 as heavy rains batter seven provinces.
- [Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/arsenal-vs-bayern-munich-uefa-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Undefeated Arsenal clash with Champions League ladder leaders Bayern Munich in a star-studded contest in North London.
- [Pope urges Israel and Hezbollah to pursue dialogue over conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/pope-urges-israel-and-hezbollah-to-pursue-dialogue-over-conflict/): Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel and Hezbollah to abandon armed responses and seek dialogue following an Israeli strike
- [It is Israel, not Gaza, that needs stabilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/it-is-israel-not-gaza-that-needs-stabilisation/): Global powers are trying to stabilise Gaza with the help of its tormentor.
- [Pro-Palestine conference leaders sue Berlin officials who shut down event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/pro-palestine-conference-leaders-sue-berlin-officials-who-shut-down-event/): Last April, police used a heavy hand to stop the Palestine Congress, pulling the plug soon after the forum started.
- [Watch: Maduro Wields Bolivar’s Sword, Says "Colony Never Again" Amid US 'threat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/watch-maduro-wields-bolivars-sword-says-colony-never-again-amid-us-threat/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wielded Simón Bolívar’s sword during a November 25 military ceremony, vowing to resist perceived US “threats.” He declared, “Failure is forbidden,” urging maximum effort to defend the Republic. Maduro emphasized Venezuela’s enduring liberty and independence. Simultaneously, Chavismo supporters marched in Caracas protesting potential US military intervention, signaling strong domestic backing for […]
- [India Holds Talks With Venezuela On Trade, Tech Amid Maduro’s Row With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/india-holds-talks-with-venezuela-on-trade-tech-amid-maduros-row-with-us/): During the fifth Foreign Office Consultations, India and Venezuela agreed to boost cooperation in trade, health and digital technology, with the next FOC in Caracas.
- [Sudanese women in Chad grapple with trauma of wartime violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/sudanese-women-in-chad-grapple-with-trauma-of-wartime-violence/): With almost no mental healthcare available, Sudanese women in Chad form their own support networks.
- [Coalition of the willing “polishing the details” on Ukraine deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/coalition-of-the-willing-polishing-the-details-on-ukraine-deployment/): “If there is a ceasefire, who is going to monitor it? How is it going to be enforced?”
- [A timeline of CIA operations in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/a-timeline-of-cia-operations-in-latin-america/): The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
- [Powerful storms, floods bring new challenges to Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/powerful-storms-floods-bring-new-challenges-to-palestinians-in-gaza/): Aid organisations say that at least 300,000 mobile homes and tents are needed to house displaced people.
- [Video: Popemobile converted into clinic to treat children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/video-popemobile-converted-into-clinic-to-treat-children-in-gaza/): The vehicle used for the late Pope Francis on his 2014 visit to the Holy Land has been converted into a Gaza clinic.
- [What’s the price tag on Israel’s propaganda machine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/whats-the-price-tag-on-israels-propaganda-machine/): Israel is still working to manage public opinion around its genocidal war in Gaza. But how much is it costing to run?
- [Trump’s Envoy Witkoff, Kushner to Meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trumps-envoy-witkoff-kushner-to-meet-russias-putin-in-moscow-next-week/): US President Trump announced that envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow next week, possibly joined by Jared Kushner. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Trump Reviews Muslim Brotherhood Chapters For Terror Tag: What To Know About The Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-reviews-muslim-brotherhood-chapters-for-terror-tag-what-to-know-about-the-group/): The review focuses on Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, examining whether these units meet criteria for a terror designation
- [France detains four amid inquiry into suspected Russian spy network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/france-detains-four-amid-inquiry-into-suspected-russian-spy-network/): The arrest of suspected Russian agents in Paris comes amid a wider surge of alleged Russian espionage in Europe.
- [Luka Doncic scores 43 as Lakers defeat Clippers in NBA Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/luka-doncic-scores-43-as-lakers-defeat-clippers-in-nba-cup/): Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James combined for 99 points as the LA Lakers clinched their group in NBA Cup play.
- [Trump administration moves to roll back limits on deadly soot pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-administration-moves-to-roll-back-limits-on-deadly-soot-pollution/): Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency says strict air quality standards were introduced without sufficient review.
- [Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defence spending to counter China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/taiwan-unveils-40bn-budget-for-defence-spending-to-counter-china/): If approved by Taiwan’s parliament, the plan would raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2030.
- [Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/protesters-worldwide-demand-end-to-violence-against-women/): The UN finds home most dangerous place for women, with about 50,000 of them killed by partners or family last year.
- [At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/at-least-10-people-killed-in-indonesia-floods-landslides/): Rescuers in Sumatra are racing to find survivors after floods and landslides killed at least 10 people.
- [Stuck in Gaza’s limbo: Palestinians struggle to live amid Israel’s attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/stuck-in-gazas-limbo-palestinians-struggle-to-live-amid-israels-attacks/): Palestinians in Gaza stuck as they try to plan for peace, even as Israel refuses to end its violence against them.
- [China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/china-warns-foreign-interference-in-taiwan-will-be-crushed/): Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defence spending.
- [India destroyed by Harmer, South Africa in second Test to lose series 2-0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/india-destroyed-by-harmer-south-africa-in-second-test-to-lose-series-2-0/): Six wickets by Simon Harmer in Guwahati allowed South Africa to sweep their two-match Test series with India.
- [Trump says envoy to meet Putin amid efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-says-envoy-to-meet-putin-amid-efforts-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): US President Donald Trump is sending senior negotiators to meet Vladimir Putin to push for a deal to end Russia’s war.
- [X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/xs-new-location-disclosure-policy-what-does-it-mean-for-safety/): The new ‘transparency feature’ on Elon Musk’s social media platform has raised concern among users.
- [US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-will-charge-non-residents-100-to-visit-its-most-popular-national-parks/): The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.
- [Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/southern-thailand-floods-kill-13-leave-thousands-stranded/): Floods have left thousands of people stranded and large areas under water in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
- [“Was Going To Call Them Chuck And Nancy” Trump Roasts Dems At Turkey Pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/was-going-to-call-them-chuck-and-nancy-trump-roasts-dems-at-turkey-pardon/): US President Donald Trump pardoned turkeys Waddle and Gobble in the annual pre-Thanksgiving ceremony, mixing humor with sharp jabs at Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. He joked about refusing to “pardon” them and mocked last year’s Biden-issued pardons as “invalid” for using an autopen. Trump praised the oversized birds before formally granting Gobble an […]
- [US Revives Puerto Rico Naval Base Amid Growing Tensions With Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-revives-puerto-rico-naval-base-amid-growing-tensions-with-venezuela/): The United States has quietly reactivated its long-abandoned Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico, where multiple military aircraft were recently spotted. The visit by America’s top military officer comes as Washington positions forces closer to Venezuela. Officials say a new operational phase may be underway, while critics worry the buildup could signal intentions beyond […]
- [Total Darkness For 6 Minutes! Longest Solar Eclipse Of The 21st Century Is Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/total-darkness-for-6-minutes-longest-solar-eclipse-of-the-21st-century-is-coming/): A rare cosmic event will plunge parts of the Earth into six minutes of darkness, with temperatures dropping and stars emerging in daylight, a sight unseen in a century
- [LIVE: Ukraine and Russia launch drone strikes during US-led peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/live-ukraine-and-russia-launch-drone-strikes-during-us-led-peace-talks/): Tit-for-tat strikes overnight as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
- ['We Stand With India': On 17th Anniversary Of 26/11 Attack, France Pays Tribute To Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/we-stand-with-india-on-17th-anniversary-of-26-11-attack-france-pays-tribute-to-victims/): On November 26, 2008, the world watched in horror as 10 militants from Lashkar-e-Taiba stormed multiple prominent locations across Mumbai, leaving 166 innocents dead
- [T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Out: India vs Pakistan Clash Confirmed | T20 WC 2026 | Sri Lanka | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-out-india-vs-pakistan-clash-confirmed-t20-wc-2026-sri-lanka-4k/): The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule has officially been released, and cricket fans are buzzing as the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash has been confirmed. Set to be one of the tournament’s biggest fixtures, the match promises high-octane action and unforgettable moments on the field.The tournament will be hosted in Sri Lanka, featuring top […]
- [Dan Driscoll: Can Vance's College Buddy And Trump's 'Drone Guy' End The Russia-Ukraine War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/dan-driscoll-can-vances-college-buddy-and-trumps-drone-guy-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/): At just 39, Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever US Army Secretary, is at the centre of Ukraine peace talks despite having no diplomatic experience
- [Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-says-chinas-xi-jinping-agreed-to-accelerate-purchases-of-us-goods/): China’s Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.
- [US Envoy, In A 5-Minute Call, Briefed Russia How To Pitch Ukraine Peace Plan To Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-envoy-in-a-5-minute-call-briefed-russia-how-to-pitch-ukraine-peace-plan-to-trump-report/): On 14 October, US Envoy Witkoff spoke for just over five minutes with Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s principal foreign policy adviser.
- [Is Russia-Ukraine War Finally Near A Negotiated End? Inside The Intensifying Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/is-russia-ukraine-war-finally-near-a-negotiated-end-inside-the-intensifying-peace-talks/): While the US and Ukraine rework their draft and American envoys reach out to Moscow, the hardest questions on land, NATO and security guarantees remain unresolved
- [New Zealand mother jailed for life over ‘suitcase murders’ of her children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/new-zealand-mother-jailed-for-life-over-suitcase-murders-of-her-children/): Hakyung Lee gets life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering her two children.
- [Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/italy-adds-femicide-to-the-criminal-code-to-curb-violence-against-women/): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has supported a bill to punish ‘femicide’ with life imprisonment.
- [Tensions Escalate Along Durand Line As Pakistan, Afghanistan Mobilise Forces, Warn Of ‘Full-Fledged’ Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/tensions-escalate-along-durand-line-as-pakistan-afghanistan-mobilise-forces-warn-of-full-fledged-clash/): Pakistani drones have been spotted conducting aerial surveillance across sectors, including Chaman-Spin Boldik, Angoor Adda, raising alarms about a potential military engagement
- [Kenyan Cab Driver In Dubai Choked After He Resists Passenger’s Sexual Advances: ‘Shut Up, Do You Want To Die?’ | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/kenyan-cab-driver-in-dubai-choked-after-he-resists-passengers-sexual-advances-shut-up-do-you-want-to-die-video/): The dash camera footage shows the passenger reaching forward and placing his hands on the Kenyan driver’s chest in an inappropriate manner.
- ['He's Doing A Great Job': Trump Denies Considering FBI Director Kash Patel's Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/hes-doing-a-great-job-trump-denies-considering-fbi-director-kash-patels-ouster/): White House on Tuesday rejected the swirling media reports that President Trump was contemplating the removal of FBI Director Kash Patel.
- [Scientists May Have Just ‘Seen’ Dark Matter For The First Time, And It’s In Our Galaxy!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/scientists-may-have-just-seen-dark-matter-for-the-first-time-and-its-in-our-galaxy/): If the findings are correct, say experts, it would mark the first time scientists have ‘seen’ dark matter — not just inferred its presence, but observed its effects directly
- [Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Jail Term For Failed Coup Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/former-brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-begins-27-year-jail-term-for-failed-coup-plot/): The court also directed a military tribunal to decide whether Bolsonaro should be stripped of his captain’s rank.
- [Trump Says Democrats Responsible For High Premiums In Healthcare System | US News | Politics | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-says-democrats-responsible-for-high-premiums-in-healthcare-system-us-news-politics-n18g/): U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited the national healthcare debate by asserting that Democrats are to blame for the rising insurance premiums burdening millions of Americans. In his latest statement, Trump argued that Democratic policies have led to costly regulations, reduced competition, and limited consumer choices, ultimately driving premiums to unsustainable levels. n18oc_world News18 Mobile […]
- [Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/indonesias-jakarta-now-the-worlds-largest-city-tokyo-falls-to-third-un/): Nine of the top 10 mega-cities are in Asia, with Bangladesh’s Dhaka projected to be the world’s largest city by 2050.
- [Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/cuba-condemns-aggressive-us-stance-towards-venezuela-as-tensions-rise/): Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.
- [US Economist Alleges Massive 'Industrial Fraud': 'Chennai Got 220,000 H-1B Visas'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-economist-alleges-massive-industrial-fraud-chennai-got-220000-h-1b-visas/): Brat stated that the H-1B system had been “captured by industrial-scale fraud,” claiming that visa allocations from India had exceeded statutory limits.
- [Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Subsides, But Ash Fallout Disrupts Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/ethiopias-hayli-gubbi-volcano-eruption-subsides-but-ash-fallout-disrupts-flights/): The far-reaching ash plume, carried by strong upper-level winds across the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula, heavily affected international aviation routes.
- ['Completely Made Up': White House Denies Reports Of Looming Ouster For FBI Director Kash Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/completely-made-up-white-house-denies-reports-of-looming-ouster-for-fbi-director-kash-patel/): The persistent rumours about Patel’s job security stem from several high-profile controversies that have drawn public and internal scrutiny
- [‘No Hope Left From Taliban’: Pakistan Defence Minister Admits Attempts To Reset Ties Have Failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/no-hope-left-from-taliban-pakistan-defence-minister-admits-attempts-to-reset-ties-have-failed/): Pakistan, he said, had expected the Taliban to remain dependent on it, but “the entire equation has reversed.”
- [This Bus Turns Into Train In 15 Seconds, Runs At 60 KM/H Speed On Track With 21 People. You Can Ride It In This City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/this-bus-turns-into-train-in-15-seconds-runs-at-60-km-h-speed-on-track-with-21-people-you-can-ride-it-in-this-city/): In Japan, there is a tiny vehicle that can run on normal roads like a bus and on railway tracks like a train, making it the world’s first Dual Mode Vehicle.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,371](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1371/): Here are the key events from day 1,371 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [FBI probes Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/fbi-probes-democrats-who-urged-us-troops-to-defy-illegal-orders/): US lawmakers who warned military against following illegal orders slam ‘intimidation, harassment’, face FBI interviews.
- [Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-to-send-top-envoy-to-russia-in-push-to-finalise-ukraine-plan/): US president sends Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin to iron out ‘a few’ differences over plan to end Ukraine war.
- [Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/chelsea-thump-barcelona-in-champions-league-as-man-city-also-lose/): FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea of the English Premier League beat Spain’s Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League.
- [What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/what-are-the-risks-of-afghanistan-pakistan-tensions-escalating/): More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts.
- [Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/colombian-court-sentences-alvaro-uribes-brother-to-28-years-in-prison/): A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries.
- [Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-administration-to-retroactively-vet-refugees-already-resettled-in-us/): Immigration rights advocates say the new policy aims to ‘bully some of the most vulnerable’ people in US society.
- [Donald Trump May Fire FBI Chief Kash Patel, As Frustration Grows Over Travel, Girlfriend’s Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/donald-trump-may-fire-fbi-chief-kash-patel-as-frustration-grows-over-travel-girlfriends-security/): US President Donald Trump’s top aides have grown “increasingly frustrated” by the headlines generated by FBI Chief Kash Patel.
- [Italian Man Impersonates Dead Mother To Keep Pension Flowing, Hides Corpse In Sleeping Bag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/italian-man-impersonates-dead-mother-to-keep-pension-flowing-hides-corpse-in-sleeping-bag/): The unemployed 56-year-old man never reported his mother’s death and collected thousands of euros a year from her pension.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Jair Bolsonaro to begin prison sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/brazils-supreme-court-orders-jair-bolsonaro-to-begin-prison-sentence/): The ex-president was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for trying to foment a coup after his election loss.
- [International funding cuts disrupted global response to HIV, UN report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/international-funding-cuts-disrupted-global-response-to-hiv-un-report-says/): UNAIDS says millions across the world lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.
- [US To Push For South Africa’s Removal From G20, Install Central European Member: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/us-to-push-for-south-africas-removal-from-g20-install-central-european-member-report/): South African officials said that an official announcement is imminent which will see it barred from G20 meetings under US presidency.
- [Trump Sends Envoy To Putin To Finalise Ukraine Deal, Zelenskyy Says Ready To ‘Move Forward’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/25/trump-sends-envoy-to-putin-to-finalise-ukraine-deal-zelenskyy-says-ready-to-move-forward/): Zelenskyy signals readiness to advance the US-drafted plan while Trump dispatches envoy Steve Witkoff to negotiate remaining gaps with Vladimir Putin.
- [Major fallout for Afghans in US after National Guard shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/major-fallout-for-afghans-in-us-after-national-guard-shooting/): Two Guard troops were shot in DC by a suspected Afghan national, triggering major repercussions for Afghan immigrants.
- [Hong Kong Fire: Hundreds Unaccounted For, Bamboo Scaffolding Likely Cause For Spread Of Blaze | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-fire-hundreds-unaccounted-for-bamboo-scaffolding-likely-cause-for-spread-of-blaze-4k/): A devastating fire has ripped through a high-rise public housing complex in Hong Kong on Nov.26, has killed at least 55 people, making it the city’s deadliest in more than 60 years. More than 270 people have been reported missing and thousands of residents are in evacuation shelters. Images from the scene show several of […]
- [Putin Offers Modern ‘Combat-Proven’ Russian Weapons to Rearm CSTO Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/putin-offers-modern-combat-proven-russian-weapons-to-rearm-csto-allies/): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (November 27) proposed to rearm the national contingents of Collective Force of CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) with modern Russian weapons “which proved their efficiency in real combat operations.”He spoke during the opening session of CSTO summit in Bishkek. Putin suggested launching the massive rearmament program in 2026 under […]
- [Woman Killed, Man Injured In Bull Shark Attack At Remote Australian Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/woman-killed-man-injured-in-bull-shark-attack-at-remote-australian-beach/): The woman died at the scene, while the man sustained leg injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Police said his condition was stable.
- [Australia’s move “banning all kids from social media is a drastic step”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/australias-move-banning-all-kids-from-social-media-is-a-drastic-step/): “Other countries will look at the Australian experience to see whether or not it’s successful.”
- [Military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau and detains president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/military-seizes-power-in-guinea-bissau-and-detains-president/): Military officers have seized control of Guinea-Bissau and detained the president.
- [What is bamboo scaffolding and how did it worsen the Hong Kong fire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/what-is-bamboo-scaffolding-and-how-did-it-worsen-the-hong-kong-fire/): Experts say the scaffolding likely aided the fire’s spread. At least 55 people have died, and hundreds are missing.
- [Guinea-Bissau military appoints general as transition president after coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-military-appoints-general-as-transition-president-after-coup/): Military officers had claimed ‘total control’ of the country a day after a tightly contested presidential election.
- [Trump Urged Japan PM Not To Aggravate China Dispute Amid Rising Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/trump-urged-japan-pm-not-to-aggravate-china-dispute-amid-rising-tensions-report/): Trump urged Takaichi not to escalate the Japan-China dispute after her remarks on Taiwan prompted sharp diplomatic clashes and strong reactions from Beijing and Chinese media.
- [Shoot Or Obliterate? This Anti-Drone Vehicle Uses AI To Choose Its Own Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/shoot-or-obliterate-this-anti-drone-vehicle-uses-ai-to-choose-its-own-weapons/): TriAD is a mobile anti-drone platform combining radar, sensors, AI, and weapons, enabling real-time detection and engagement of aerial threats for military use
- [Focus On Highly Flammable Styrofoam As Hong Kong Apartment Fire Kills 55](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/focus-on-highly-flammable-styrofoam-as-hong-kong-apartment-fire-kills-55/): At least 55 people have been killed in the fire that broke out at a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong, while more than 250 people are listed as missing.
- [Israel is now at the centre of a Republican civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/israel-is-now-at-the-centre-of-a-republican-civil-war/): Trump’s break with Greene exposes a deeper struggle inside the American right over what ‘America First’ truly means.
- [Finland FM on Russia-Ukraine peace talks and Trump’s potential role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/finland-fm-on-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-and-trumps-potential-role/): Finland on a possible Russia-Ukraine deal, Trump’s leverage and Europe’s stance as a NATO state on Russia’s border.
- [Two Stars In A 'Dance Of Death' 4,000 Light-Years Away May Challenge Einstein's Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/two-stars-in-a-dance-of-death-4000-light-years-away-may-challenge-einsteins-theory/): Astronomers observed a white dwarf and subdwarf 4,000 light-years away, spiralling toward collision, testing Einstein’s theory and promising a future supernova visible from Earth
- [“95 percent of agricultural land” destroyed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/95-percent-of-agricultural-land-destroyed-in-gaza/): “People cannot even access the lands that they used to cultivate in order to maintain livelihoods.”
- [Hyperlapse Video Of Hong Kong Fire Captures Dramatic Moment When Blaze Spread Across 8 Towers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hyperlapse-video-of-hong-kong-fire-captures-dramatic-moment-when-blaze-spread-across-8-towers/): Firefighters continue to fight the flames inside a high rise building in Hong Kong, death count has risen to 55.
- ['ISI Trying To Frame Afghanistan In DC Shooting': Taliban Calls For Probe | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/isi-trying-to-frame-afghanistan-in-dc-shooting-taliban-calls-for-probe-exclusive/): Suhail Shaheen told CNN-News18 that Kabul “does not rule out any possibility,” including involvement by external intelligence networks to portray Afghans as a security risk.
- [After death sentence, Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years for land grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/after-death-sentence-bangladesh-ex-pm-hasina-gets-21-years-for-land-grab/): Public prosecutor vows to appeal the verdict saying the government wants the maximum penalty.
- [Beirut attacks leaves Lebanon worried and waiting for another Israeli war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/beirut-attacks-leaves-lebanon-worried-and-waiting-for-another-israeli-war/): Israel has repeatedly struck Lebanon since a ceasefire last year, but Sunday’s Beirut attack was an escalation.
- [Video: Hundreds still missing as arrests are made after Hong Kong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/video-hundreds-still-missing-as-arrests-are-made-after-hong-kong/): Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three construction company employees over the deadly fire still burning.
- [This Bollywood Star Is ‘Admired’ By An Ex-PM Whose Namesake Is Actor’s Close Relative – Guess Who?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/this-bollywood-star-is-admired-by-an-ex-pm-whose-namesake-is-actors-close-relative-guess-who/): Imran Khan has praised Aamir Khan for his film choices and social awareness by giving the example of Dhobi Ghat.
- [‘27th Floor, Room 1, He Is…: Survivors Describe Panic As Fire Sweeps Hong Kong High-Rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/27th-floor-room-1-he-is-survivors-describe-panic-as-fire-sweeps-hong-kong-high-rises/): Survivors of the Hong Kong high-rise fire described scenes of panic, darkness and devastation as flames tore through their homes.
- [Devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka’s Korail shantytown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/devastating-fire-leaves-thousands-homeless-in-dhakas-korail-shantytown/): It took 16 hours to douse the fire, which burned or damaged 1,500 shanties.
- [Israel escalates aerial assault of southern, central Gaza past yellow line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/israel-escalates-aerial-assault-of-southern-central-gaza-past-yellow-line/): Israeli forces target buildings in central Gaza’s Bureij and eastern Khan Younis.
- [FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: Full match schedule, teams, groups and format](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2025-full-match-schedule-teams-groups-and-format/): Key scheduling, venue and start times before the Arab world’s biggest football competition begins on December 1.
- [Indonesia races to evacuate Sumatra residents as flood deaths soar to 34](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/indonesia-races-to-evacuate-sumatra-residents-as-flood-deaths-soar-to-34/): Up to 8,000 people across North Sumatra have been evacuated and roads remain blocked by landslide debris.
- ['They Won't Dare Touch A Hair On His Head': Imran Khan's Sister Amid Ex-PM's Health Rumours | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/they-wont-dare-touch-a-hair-on-his-head-imran-khans-sister-amid-ex-pms-health-rumours-exclusive/): Training her guns on the government and Asim Munir, Aleema Khan said the “person-specific” 27th Amendment meant “a few people are giving themselves complete immunity from the law”
- [Why Are Billionaires Like Lakshmi Mittal Relocating To Dubai? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/why-are-billionaires-like-lakshmi-mittal-relocating-to-dubai-explained/): Dubai has attracted 10,000 millionaires in 2025, including Lakshmi Mittal, due to tax-free policies, safety, and luxury, making it the 7th most expensive city in the world
- [Bangladesh Court Sentences Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina To 21 Years In Three Corruption Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/bangladesh-court-sentences-ousted-pm-sheikh-hasina-to-21-years-in-three-corruption-cases/): The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has already sentenced Hasina to death for what it described as crimes against humanity.
- [Watch: UK’s DragonFire Laser Shoots Down High-Speed Drone In Stunning Test Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/watch-uks-dragonfire-laser-shoots-down-high-speed-drone-in-stunning-test-video/): A new test video shows the UK’s DragonFire laser weapon destroying a high-speed drone, marking a major step in Britain’s defence technology.
- [Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/train-collision-in-china-kills-11-railway-maintenance-workers-reports/): Accident involved a train conducting a test of seismic equipment, state-run Xinhua says.
- [Pope Leo heads to Turkiye, Lebanon in first foreign trip as Catholic leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/pope-leo-heads-to-turkiye-lebanon-in-first-foreign-trip-as-catholic-leader/): First American pope will arrive in the Turkish capital Ankara where he will meet President Erdogan.
- [Trump to review Afghan immigrants after Washington DC shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/trump-to-review-afghan-immigrants-after-washington-dc-shooting/): US President Donald Trump has called for a review of all Afghans who entered the US under the Biden administration.
- [Russian Fitness Coach Dies After Undertaking 10,000-Calorie Junk Food Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/russian-fitness-coach-dies-after-undertaking-10000-calorie-junk-food-challenge/): In his last Instagram post on November 18, Nuyanzin shared a video of himself eating a pack of crisps and revealed that his weight had climbed to 105 kg.
- [White House Shooting: New Video Shows How US Cops Pinned Down Afghan Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/white-house-shooting-new-video-shows-how-us-cops-pinned-down-afghan-shooter/): The suspect, who resides in Washington state, has been identified by law enforcement as Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
- [Hong Kong blaze death toll reaches 55 as rescue operations continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-blaze-death-toll-reaches-55-as-rescue-operations-continue/): Rescue efforts continue as Hong Kong fire devastates a residential complex, leaving 55 dead and hundreds displaced.
- [National Guardsmen shot in Washington DC: What happened, who’s the suspect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/national-guardsmen-shot-in-washington-dc-what-happened-whos-the-suspect/): Trump calls it a ‘terror’ attack, as US officials identified an Afghan national as the suspect, announcing visa curbs.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,372](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1372/): Here are the key events from day 1,372 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/gasfield-in-northern-iraq-hit-by-drone-attack-reports/): About 80 percent of the power grid in semi-autonomous Kurdish region disrupted after drone attack on Khor Mor gasfield.
- [Why Venezuela’s Maduro Won’t Leave Power Despite Trump’s Escalating Pressure Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/why-venezuelas-maduro-wont-leave-power-despite-trumps-escalating-pressure-campaign/): Washington’s military buildup, legal indictments and a $50 million bounty have cornered Nicolás Maduro, yet the Venezuelan President shows no sign of stepping aside
- [Afghan Man Suspected Of Shooting US Guards Near White House Once Worked With US Military: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/afghan-man-suspected-of-shooting-us-guards-near-white-house-once-worked-with-us-military-report/): Authorities have not yet released his identity or a motive for the shooting, and the soldiers remain in critical condition.
- [Emissions seen “few months” before Ethiopia volcano erupted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/emissions-seen-few-months-before-ethiopia-volcano-erupted/): Juliet Biggs, discusses the signs leading up to the eruption of a volcano in Ethiopia after it had been dormant.
- [Myanmar’s military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/myanmars-military-rulers-grant-amnesty-to-thousands-ahead-of-election/): Order reduces sentences for 3,085 people and drops charges against another 5,580 people still at large.
- [Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Sumatra Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/magnitude-6-3-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-sumatra-island/): A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumatra island near Aceh province on Thursday. The quake had no tsunami threat.
- [Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh shantytown in Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/thousands-left-homeless-by-fire-in-bangladesh-shantytown-in-dhaka/): Some 60,000 families, many of them climate refugees, live in the area spread over 65 hectares.
- [Hong Kong Fire: A Wake-Up Call For India And The Lessons That Cannot Be Ignored](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-fire-a-wake-up-call-for-india-and-the-lessons-that-cannot-be-ignored/): In Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, scaffolding is covered with plastic sheets to protect from dust, rain. These sheets are highly combustible. Once they catch fire, they act like a tunnel
- [Thanksgiving Viral Footage Shows Los Angeles Freeways Flooded With Cars | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/thanksgiving-viral-footage-shows-los-angeles-freeways-flooded-with-cars-watch/): Thousands of vehicles, forming a sea of red lights, can be seen waiting to arrive at their destination, which several people referred to as a true Thanksgiving tradition.
- [Hong Kong high-rise fire live: Blaze kills at least 44, hundreds missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-high-rise-fire-live-blaze-kills-at-least-44-hundreds-missing/): Firefighters struggle to reach residents potentially trapped on upper floors of burning housing complex.
- [11 Killed As Train Testing Seismic Equipment Hits Railway Workers In Southwest China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/11-killed-as-train-testing-seismic-equipment-hits-railway-workers-in-southwest-china/): A seismic-testing train fatally struck construction workers at Kunming’s Luoyang Town station in Yunnan, China, killing 11 and injuring two.
- [Pakistan's Big Military Overhaul: Asim Munir Set To Take Charge As Chief Of Defence Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/pakistans-big-military-overhaul-asim-munir-set-to-take-charge-as-chief-of-defence-forces/): The 27th Amendment has also led to notable changes beyond the top post. A new position — Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) — has been instituted to support the Pakistan Army Chief.
- [Pakistani Officials Claim Imran Khan Is Safe In Jail, PTI Seeks Probe As Death Speculations Swirl | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/pakistani-officials-claim-imran-khan-is-safe-in-jail-pti-seeks-probe-as-death-speculations-swirl-exclusive/): The unverified rumours of Khan’s death surfaced after his sisters’ allegations that they were not being allowed to meet the former PM who has been sentenced to 14 years in prison
- [Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/australia-clamps-downs-on-nudify-sites-used-for-ai-generated-child-abuse/): Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says.
- [Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/miss-universe-owners-face-fraud-and-trafficking-allegations/): Arrest warrant issued for missing Thai mogul Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, as co-owner investigated in Mexico.
- [A Cup Of Tea, No Toilet & A Hidden Predator: Why A Civil Servant's 'Experiments' Have Shaken France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/a-cup-of-tea-no-toilet-a-hidden-predator-why-a-civil-servants-experiments-have-shaken-france/): The women say Christian Nègre, who headed a division of the French Ministry of Culture, offered them drinks laced with diuretics before leading them into humiliating situations
- [Hong Kong Fire: What Drove The Rapid Spread Of The City’s Worst Blaze In Decades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-fire-what-drove-the-rapid-spread-of-the-citys-worst-blaze-in-decades/): At least 44 people are dead in Hong Kong’s worst fire in six decades, with the cause of the blaze yet to be established
- ['Effective Immediately': US Stops Immigration Requests For Afghans After Attack On National Guards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/effective-immediately-us-stops-immigration-requests-for-afghans-after-attack-on-national-guards/): US authorities said the protection of the country’s homeland and the safety of the American people remain the government’s “singular focus and mission”.  
- ['Won't Appreciate Insults': South Africa Expresses Regret As Trump Bars It From 2026 G20 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/wont-appreciate-insults-south-africa-expresses-regret-as-trump-bars-it-from-2026-g20-summit/): Ramaphosa’s statement came after Trump criticised the South African government over what he described as “horrific Human Rights abuses”.
- [Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 63 years: What we know and how it spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kongs-deadliest-fire-in-63-years-what-we-know-and-how-it-spread/): At least 44 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighbourhood. The fire is still raging.
- [Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/russias-shadow-vessels-using-false-flags-to-skirt-sanctions-report-says/): Centre for Research on Energy says 113 Russian vessels have flown a false flag in the first nine months of 2025.
- [Netflix Suffers Major Outage In US, Several Indian Users Too Report Glitches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/netflix-suffers-major-outage-in-us-several-indian-users-too-report-glitches/): There were more than 14,290 reports of issues with the social media platform, as of 7:56 pm ET, according to Downdetector.
- [DC Shooting: Video Captures Chaos Seconds After National Guard Members Shot Near White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/dc-shooting-video-captures-chaos-seconds-after-national-guard-members-shot-near-white-house/): A viral video shows police rushing to detain a wounded suspect moments after two National Guard members were shot near the White House.
- [‘Act Of Hatred, Evil’: Trump Condemns “Horrific” Attack On National Guards In Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/act-of-hatred-evil-trump-condemns-horrific-attack-on-national-guards-in-washington-dc/): Post Content
- [Hong Kong High-Rise Blaze Kills 44, Hundreds Remain Missing; 3 Arrested For Suspected Manslaughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-high-rise-blaze-kills-44-hundreds-remain-missing-3-arrested-for-suspected-manslaughter/): At least 44 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a massive fire ripped through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex. Some arrests have also been made.
- [US National Guard Shooter Identified As Afghan Migrant, Attack Being Probed As 'Act Of Terrorism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/us-national-guard-shooter-identified-as-afghan-migrant-attack-being-probed-as-act-of-terrorism/): Washington D.C. Shooting: An Afghan national who entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome has been identified as the suspect in the National Guard shooting.
- [Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/thailands-pork-industry-fears-influx-of-cheap-us-imports-under-trump/): Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
- [Canada announces new support for lumber, steel industries hit by tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/canada-announces-new-support-for-lumber-steel-industries-hit-by-tariffs/): The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
- [Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-yanks-g20-invitation-from-south-africa-over-false-genocide-claims/): The US president has repeatedly accused South Africa of perpetrating human rights abuses against white Afrikaners.
- [PSV trounce Liverpool as Arsenal topple Bayern while PSG and Real also win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/psv-trounce-liverpool-as-arsenal-topple-bayern-while-psg-and-real-also-win/): PSV Eindhoven inflict third straight defeat on Premier League holders Liverpool, as Arsenal top Champions League.
- [‘UFC At The White House...’: Zohran Mamdani Reveals Weirdest Thing He Saw When He Met Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/ufc-at-the-white-house-zohran-mamdani-reveals-weirdest-thing-he-saw-when-he-met-trump/): Zohran Mamdani was surprised after seeing the UFC coffee table book at the White House.
- [Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/russia-says-talks-to-end-ukraine-war-serious-but-rules-out-concessions/): Kremlin spokesman says talks ongoing as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
- [UK judge reviews Terrorism Act ban on Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/uk-judge-reviews-terrorism-act-ban-on-palestine-action/): Judges are reviewing the UK government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action under counter-terror laws.
- [Emergency teams move hastily buried Palestinians to cemeteries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/emergency-teams-move-hastily-buried-palestinians-to-cemeteries/): Palestinians are turning to Gaza’s Civil Defence to shift the loved ones they hastily buried to proper cemeteries.
- [Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guards injured, suspect in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/washington-dc-shooting-live-2-national-guards-injured-suspect-in-custody/): Police in Washington say one suspect in custody following the shooting one block from the White House.
- [Deadly floods swamp homes in Thailand as residents wait for aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/deadly-floods-swamp-homes-in-thailand-as-residents-wait-for-aid/): Heavy rainfall in southern Thailand has caused flooding that left thousands stranded and at least 33 people dead.
- [Ireland tightens immigration rules to check population growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/ireland-tightens-immigration-rules-to-check-population-growth/): The tough new measures come amid record numbers of asylum claims and growing tensions over immigration.
- [India ‘examining’ Bangladesh extradition request for convicted ex-PM Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/india-examining-bangladesh-extradition-request-for-convicted-ex-pm-hasina/): Indian officials say they are examining Dhaka’s latest request, made after Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia.
- [Peruvian ex-President Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/peruvian-ex-president-martin-vizcarra-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison/): Vizcarra, a leader in the Peru First party, was found guilty of leading a corruption scheme when he was a governor.
- [Can the US get all sides to end the Russia-Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/can-the-us-get-all-sides-to-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Transatlantic diplomatic efforts intensify over Trump peace plan.
- [Two US National Guard troops have been shot in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/two-us-national-guard-troops-have-been-shot-in-washington-dc/): Local police in Washington, DC, say they have one suspect in custody and that the scene near White House is secure.
- [Two National Guard members reportedly shot in Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/two-national-guard-members-reportedly-shot-in-washington-dc/): Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, DC. Police said a suspect is in custody.
- [JD Vance, Wife Usha And Their Kids Serve US Troops Thanksgiving Dinner | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/jd-vance-wife-usha-and-their-kids-serve-us-troops-thanksgiving-dinner-watch/): Vance family serves early Thanksgiving meal to troops at Kentucky’s Fort Campbell.
- [‘Won’t Be Invited To G20 Miami’: Trump Bars South Africa Over ‘White Genocide’ Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/wont-be-invited-to-g20-miami-trump-bars-south-africa-over-white-genocide-claims/): Donald Trump declared South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 in Miami, citing human rights abuses and vowing to end US payments, as Pretoria denies the allegations.
- [Two National Guard Troops Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody; Trump Calls Shooter 'Animal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/two-national-guard-troops-shot-near-white-house-suspect-in-custody-trump-calls-shooter-animal/): Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Wednesday, according to a law-enforcement official. Their conditions are currently unknown.
- [Key Takeaways From UK Budget 2025: Starmer Govt Rolls Out Big Tax Hikes, Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/key-takeaways-from-uk-budget-2025-starmer-govt-rolls-out-big-tax-hikes-ends-two-child-benefit-cap/): Reeves unveiled billions in new taxes, a freeze on income-tax thresholds and the end of the two-child benefit cap as Labour seeks fiscal discipline.
- [Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/aftermath-of-homs-killings-may-mark-turning-point-for-syrias-government/): Syrian government security deployments helped avoid sectarian violence, unlike previous incidents this year.
- [Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/trump-administration-nixes-temporary-immigration-protections-for-haitians/): Homeland Security Secretary Noem determines it is safe for Haitians to return home, despite widespread gang violence.
- [‘I’ve Been Deposed’: Guinea-Bissau President Dials News Channels To Report His Ouster In Army Coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/ive-been-deposed-guinea-bissau-president-dials-news-channels-to-report-his-ouster-in-army-coup/): President Umaro Sissoco Embaló reported his own ouster as military officers led by Denis N’Canha seized control of Guinea-Bissau, suspended elections, and imposed a curfew.
- [Foreign Visitors Now Must Shell Out Extra $100 To Enter US National Parks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/foreign-visitors-now-must-shell-out-extra-100-to-enter-us-national-parks/): US raises entry fees for foreign tourists at US national parks like Grand Canyon and Yosemite to $100, with annual passes over $250 from 2026, keeping US resident fees at $80.
- [US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/us-group-sues-apple-over-dr-congo-conflict-minerals/): Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
- [‘I Love India But…’: US Investor Quips After Struggling To Navigate E-Visa Portal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/i-love-india-but-us-investor-quips-after-struggling-to-navigate-e-visa-portal/): Raymond Russell, an investor in India and the US, described his troubles while navigating the Indian e-visa website, calling it “embarrassingly broken”.
- ['There Can Be No Talk Of Concessions’: Russia On Revised Ukraine Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/there-can-be-no-talk-of-concessions-russia-on-revised-ukraine-peace-plan/): Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow will make no big concessions on the Ukraine peace plan as a leaked Steve Witkoff call reveals US-Russia negotiations.
- [OpenAI Says Teen Who Committed Suicide 'Misused' ChatGPT, Rejects Blame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/openai-says-teen-who-committed-suicide-misused-chatgpt-rejects-blame/): The remarks were made in response to a lawsuit filed by the family of Adam Raine, 16, who died by suicide in April after months of private conversations with ChatGPT.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/live-arsenal-vs-bayern-munich-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the UCL league phase tie.
- [Massive fire rips through Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing several](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/massive-fire-rips-through-hong-kong-high-rise-complex-killing-several/): Video shows a colossal fire tearing through high-rise buildings at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing at least 14.
- [Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/five-key-takeaways-from-the-uks-tax-and-spending-budget/): Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.
- [China blocks Bytedance from Nvidia chip use: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/china-blocks-bytedance-from-nvidia-chip-use-report/): ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
- [Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/georgia-judge-drops-election-interference-case-against-trump/): A judge in the southern state of Georgia ruled that the case against Trump ‘is hereby dismissed in its entirety’.
- ['Major Efforts Needed To Overcome Recent Difficulties In Ties,' Shashi Tharoor Tells Turkish Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/major-efforts-needed-to-overcome-recent-difficulties-in-ties-shashi-tharoor-tells-turkish-envoy/): Congress MP from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, also hosted representatives from Taiwan, Romania and Cyprus as well.
- [Huge Win For Donald Trump As US Prosecutor Drops Historic 2020 Election Interference Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/huge-win-for-donald-trump-as-us-prosecutor-drops-historic-2020-election-interference-case/): A prosecutor from Georgia dropped the historic racketeering case against US President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- [Indian Couple Moves Back From US After 17 years, Cites Maternity, Healthcare Woes In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/26/indian-couple-moves-back-from-us-after-17-years-cites-maternity-healthcare-woes-in-viral-video/): Dhara and her husband moved to India with their twins after 17 years in US, citing high healthcare costs, limited maternity leave, and a desire for family, culture, and belonging.
- [Israeli occupation now “far more extreme” for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/israeli-occupation-now-far-more-extreme-for-palestinians/): Author Antony Lowenstein says radicalisation of Israeli society allows the military to kill Palestinians with impunity.
- [RSF converts hospital in Sudan’s West Kordofan into military base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/rsf-converts-hospital-in-sudans-west-kordofan-into-military-base/): Sudan Doctors Network says military use of hospital is ‘a blatant violation of sanctity of medical institutions’.
- [Pakistan PM's Aide Says Imran Khan Is 'Fit And Fine' As Family Seeks Meeting Amid Health Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/pakistan-pms-aide-says-imran-khan-is-fit-and-fine-as-family-seeks-meeting-amid-health-concerns/): Afridi also revealed that restrictions were being placed on him personally, stating the government has blocked his passport and is not doing fair to us.
- [Imran Khan Tortured, Assaulted In Pakistan Jail: Party Sources Amid Mounting Concerns On His Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/imran-khan-tortured-assaulted-in-pakistan-jail-party-sources-amid-mounting-concerns-on-his-health/): PTI insiders claimed Imran Khan has been beaten and subjected to high-intensity confinement
- [Doomsday Lightning On Mars! NASA Rover Records Terrifying Sounds On The Red Planet For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/doomsday-lightning-on-mars-nasa-rover-records-terrifying-sounds-on-the-red-planet-for-the-first-time/): NASA’s Perseverance rover has recorded lightning and thunder on Mars for the first time, revealing the Red Planet’s electrifying and mysterious storms
- [KP CM Continues Sit-In Outside Jail For Imran Khan As PTI Prepares To Move Court | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/kp-cm-continues-sit-in-outside-jail-for-imran-khan-as-pti-prepares-to-move-court-exclusive/): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf sources told CNN-News18 the party is readying a petition in court for directions to meet jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
- [Pakistan PM's Adviser Says Imran Khan Is 'Fit & Fine' As Family Seeks Meeting Amid Health Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/pakistan-pms-adviser-says-imran-khan-is-fit-fine-as-family-seeks-meeting-amid-health-concerns/): The Pakistan government denied death rumours circulating on social media regarding Imran Khan and said that he is “fit and fine”.
- [Trump’s Migration Pause: Which Nations Fall Under ‘Third World’? Where Does India Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trumps-migration-pause-which-nations-fall-under-third-world-where-does-india-stand/): As Donald Trump vows to halt migration from ‘Third World’ countries, questions rise about how the term is defined and where India fits.
- [Taliban Deputy PM Delivers Veiled Warning On Sovereignty Amid Escalating Tensions With Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/taliban-deputy-pm-delivers-veiled-warning-on-sovereignty-amid-escalating-tensions-with-islamabad/): Without naming any country, Baradar cautioned ‘enemies’ against misjudging Afghan resolve, saying the Islamic Emirate seeks mutual ties but won’t tolerate violations.
- [Why is Senegal squaring up to the International Monetary Fund?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/why-is-senegal-squaring-up-to-the-international-monetary-fund/): Senegal is resisting an IMF-recommended debt restructuring, but support from the Fund is critical for its recovery.
- [Firefighting at Hong Kong blaze ends with deaths over 90, dozens missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/firefighting-at-hong-kong-blaze-ends-with-deaths-over-90-dozens-missing/): Police arrest three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter linked to the building renovation.
- [Israeli incursion in Damascus countryside kills 12 Syrians: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/israeli-incursion-in-damascus-countryside-kills-12-syrians-state-media/): Two Syrian children were among those killed following the incursion into the town of Beit Jinn.
- [Trump suspends immigration from ‘Third World’, orders review of green cards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-suspends-immigration-from-third-world-orders-review-of-green-cards/): Green card applications from ‘countries of concern’ will be reviewed after Afghan national named as shooting suspect.
- [Sri Lanka landslides, floods death toll rises to 56, offices, schools shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/sri-lanka-landslides-floods-death-toll-rises-to-56-offices-schools-shut/): The government announces the closing of all government offices and schools as weather conditions grow worse.
- [Russian space agency says cosmodrome damaged after joint launch with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/russian-space-agency-says-cosmodrome-damaged-after-joint-launch-with-us/): Authorities say the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russia’s only launch site for crewed missions, will be restored ‘very soon’.
- [LIVE: Israel bombs Syria, Gaza after extrajudicial killings in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/live-israel-bombs-syria-gaza-after-extrajudicial-killings-in-west-bank/): At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank’s Jenin.
- [ICC to rule on provisional release of ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/icc-to-rule-on-provisional-release-of-ex-philippine-leader-rodrigo-duterte/): Human rights lawyer insists there’s ‘strong evidence’ why detained Filipino leader should stay in jail.
- [Who Was Sarah Beckstrom? The 20-Year-Old National Guard Killed In White House Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/who-was-sarah-beckstrom-the-20-year-old-national-guard-killed-in-white-house-shooting/): The 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom died of her wounds and her fellow Guardsman Andrew Wolfe is “fighting for his life.”
- [Who Is Kasim Khan? Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Son And Founder Of Mifu App](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/who-is-kasim-khan-former-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-son-and-founder-of-mifu-app/): Kasim stated in a post on X that his family had “no proof of life,” appealing for intervention from the international community amid rumours about his father’s health.
- [Donald Trump Says He'll 'Permanently Pause Migration From Third World Countries'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/donald-trump-says-hell-permanently-pause-migration-from-third-world-countries/): Trump said that he plans to “permanently pause” migration from all “Third World Countries” and pursue sweeping actions including denaturalisation and mass deportations.
- [Imran Khan’s Sisters To File Petition For Permission To Meet Him In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/imran-khans-sisters-to-file-petition-for-permission-to-meet-him-in-prison/): The petition claims that the jail authorities have violated constitutional rights, stating that Imran Khan has not been allowed to meet his family members for several weeks.
- [Türkiye Meddles Again: FM Hakan Fidan Raises Kashmir Issue In Parliament Budget Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/turkiye-meddles-again-fm-hakan-fidan-raises-kashmir-issue-in-parliament-budget-speech/): Fidan used his budget speech to say Kashmir must be solved through “international law and dialogue”, a stance India has repeatedly rejected.
- [Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/putin-says-he-is-ready-to-guarantee-in-writing-no-russian-attack-on-europe/): Putin also branded fears that Moscow is planning to invade another European nation ‘ridiculous’ and ‘complete nonsense’.
- [Heavy Rains Trigger Floods, Landslides In Sri Lanka; 40 Dead, Several Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/heavy-rains-trigger-floods-landslides-in-sri-lanka-40-dead-several-missing/): Floods and landslides in Sri Lanka killed at least 40 and damaged over 425 houses, with Badulla worst hit. Parliament sittings were postponed due to severe weather.
- [Jordan demands Russia stop recruiting citizens after two killed in fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/jordan-demands-russia-stop-recruiting-citizens-after-two-killed-in-fighting/): Aman says it will take ‘all available measures’ to stop its citizens from being recruited to fight for Russian forces.
- [Trump says US will soon stop Venezuelan drug trafficking ‘by land’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-says-us-will-soon-stop-venezuelan-drug-trafficking-by-land/): US president claims attacks on vessels in Latin American region have stopped 85 percent of drugs trafficked by sea.
- [Death Toll In Hong Kong Buildings Fire Climbs To 94, Many Still Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/death-toll-in-hong-kong-buildings-fire-climbs-to-94-many-still-missing/): The Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rose to 94 as rescuers continue searching the towers for missing residents.
- ['No Proof Of Life': Imran Khan's Son Urges Global Intervention Amid Ex-PM's Death Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/no-proof-of-life-imran-khans-son-urges-global-intervention-amid-ex-pms-death-speculation/): Imran Khan’s son Kasim has alleged that the former PM has been held in total isolation for six weeks with “no proof of life,” despite court orders permitting family access.
- [Achieve American Dream Or Get Arrested: US Agencies Detain People During Green Card Interviews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/achieve-american-dream-or-get-arrested-us-agencies-detain-people-during-green-card-interviews/): An ICE spokesperson said that the agency is focused on enforcing federal immigration laws through targeted operations that emphasise national security and public safety.
- ['Not Letting Anyone Meet Him': Imran Khan’s Sister Amid Rumours About Pakistan's Former PM's Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/not-letting-anyone-meet-him-imran-khans-sister-amid-rumours-about-pakistans-former-pms-health/): Khan’s sister alleged that law enforcement agencies have been given extraordinary powers to stop and even harm those attempting to meet the former Pakistan prime minister.
- ['They Just Poured Into...': Trump Says He Does Not Blame All Afghans For White House Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/they-just-poured-into-trump-says-he-does-not-blame-all-afghans-for-white-house-shooting/): Replying to a question on whether the US President blames all Afghans, Trump said, “No, but we’ve had a lot of problems with Afghans.”
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1373/): Here are the key events from day 1,373 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [One Of Two National Guards Shot Near White House Dies, Donald Trump Announces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/one-of-two-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-dies-donald-trump-announces/): One of the two National Guards member injured after an Afghan national allegedly ambushed them near the White House, has died.
- [Trump says one National Guard soldier shot near White House has died](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-says-one-national-guard-soldier-shot-near-white-house-has-died/): US president says second National Guard member ‘fighting for his life’ after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.
- [Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissaus-deposed-president-embalo-arrives-in-senegal-after-coup/): Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
- [‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/real-uncertainty-what-to-know-about-the-honduran-presidential-election/): Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.
- [After DC Shooting, Trump Orders Review Of Green Cards Issued To People From 19 Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/after-dc-shooting-trump-orders-review-of-green-cards-issued-to-people-from-19-countries/): US President Donald Trump’s administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries “of concern”.
- [Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/former-peru-president-pedro-castillo-sentenced-to-11-5-years-in-prison/): The decision follows Castillo’s failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.
- [‘Just Like Hitler’: Imran Khan’s Sister Likens Pakistan Regime To Nazi Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/just-like-hitler-imran-khans-sister-likens-pakistan-regime-to-nazi-germany/): Noreen Niazi likens Pakistan to Nazi Germany, citing censorship, media oppression, and journalist exiles, and accuses General Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif of dictatorial actions.
- [Canada rolls back climate rules to boost investments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/canada-rolls-back-climate-rules-to-boost-investments/): In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
- [Afghan Man Who Shot National Guards Came Up ‘Clean’ In US Intel Checks, Showed No Terror Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/afghan-man-who-shot-national-guards-came-up-clean-in-us-intel-checks-showed-no-terror-ties/): A senior US official said Rahmanullah Lakanwal was screened repeatedly by intelligence agencies and showed no links to terrorism before entering the country.
- [Tens of thousands displaced as floods sweep across South Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/tens-of-thousands-displaced-as-floods-sweep-across-south-asia/): Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across South Asia.
- [More than 40 people killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/more-than-40-people-killed-as-heavy-rains-trigger-floods-in-sri-lanka/): Traffic and trains disrupted as Sri Lanka battles severe weather and rising floodwaters across multiple regions.
- [Video shows Israeli soldiers shooting surrendering Palestinians in Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/video-shows-israeli-soldiers-shooting-surrendering-palestinians-in-jenin/): Israeli soldiers have been filmed shooting two Palestinians who were seen on their knees with their hands in the air.
- [Trump, Elon Musk Seen Dining Together In RFK Jr’s Thanksgiving Photo, Hinting At Thaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/trump-elon-musk-seen-dining-together-in-rfk-jrs-thanksgiving-photo-hinting-at-thaw/): US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have now been seen together at two major events signalling warmth after a period of tensions.
- [‘We Have Spies Inside Iran’: Ex-Mossad Chief Says Agency Recruits Iranians To Work For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/we-have-spies-inside-iran-ex-mossad-chief-says-agency-recruits-iranians-to-work-for-israel/): Former director of Israeli spy agency Mossad, Yossi Cohen, that the agency has special units “inside Iran itself”.
- [Guinea-Bissau Power Grab: Army Chief Inta-a Declares Himself Leader After Ousting President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-power-grab-army-chief-inta-a-declares-himself-leader-after-ousting-president/): Major-General Horta Inta-a became transitional president of Guinea-Bissau after a military coup, with Embalo and officials detained, amid ongoing instability
- [Israeli troops kill two Palestinians in Jenin as they try to surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/israeli-troops-kill-two-palestinians-in-jenin-as-they-try-to-surrender/): Observers condemn Israeli army’s killing of two Palestinian men in northern West Bank as ‘shocking crime’.
- [Portugal beat Austria to lift FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/portugal-beat-austria-to-lift-fifa-u-17-world-cup-in-qatar/): Reigning European U-17 champions Portugal beat Austria 1-0 to lift the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time.
- [Venezuela suspends flight rights for six foreign airlines amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/venezuela-suspends-flight-rights-for-six-foreign-airlines-amid-us-tensions/): Airlines including Iberia and TAP had paused flights to Venezuela after warnings about ‘heightened military activity’.
- [Thanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in maps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/thanksgiving-a-story-of-celebration-and-pain-in-maps/): It’s a day to give thanks. But for millions of Indigenous Americans, it also serves as a reminder of loss.
- [Video Emerges Of Israeli Soldiers Killing Two Palestinians In West Bank, IDF Probes Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/video-emerges-of-israeli-soldiers-killing-two-palestinians-in-west-bank-idf-probes-incident/): There have been instances highlight the immense internal and external pressures on the Israeli military’s legal system regarding accountability during wartime.
- [Brazil Approves World’s First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine, Researchers Hail 'Powerful Weapon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/brazil-approves-worlds-first-single-dose-dengue-vaccine-researchers-hail-powerful-weapon/): Brazil’s ANVISA approved the Butantan-DV single-dose dengue vaccine, developed by Butantan Institute, showing 91.6 percent efficacy amid record global dengue cases in 2024.
- [Trump Calls Female Journalist 'Ugly Inside And Out' Over Ageing Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/trump-calls-female-journalist-ugly-inside-and-out-over-ageing-story/): Trump called Rogers a “third-rate reporter” and accused her of being “assigned to write only bad things” about him.
- [Bangladeshi Islamist Group Linked To Attacks On Hindus, Durga Puja Pandals Targets Baul Artists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/bangladeshi-islamist-group-linked-to-attacks-on-hindus-durga-puja-pandals-targets-baul-artists/): Towhidi Janata, linked to several attacks on Hindus, attacked Baul supporters protesting to demand the release of a singer detained for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
- [In the US, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on despite wind gusts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/in-the-us-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-marches-on-despite-wind-gusts/): The 99th edition of the holiday tradition included new balloons representing characters like Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man.
- [What was behind the coup in Guinea-Bissau days after the election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/what-was-behind-the-coup-in-guinea-bissau-days-after-the-election/): Military takeover follows others in the region in recent years.
- [Nalin Haley Calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'Creep' For Proposing 'Third-World Parenting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/nalin-haley-calls-vivek-ramaswamy-creep-for-proposing-third-world-parenting/): Nalin Haley called Vivek Ramaswamy a creep over his education reforms, criticising his proposed year-round schooling and parenting style during Ramaswamy’s 2026 Ohio governor bid.
- [Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace At Meeting With Erdogan: ‘Future Of Humanity Is At Stake’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/pope-leo-xiv-urges-peace-at-meeting-with-erdogan-future-of-humanity-is-at-stake/): Pope Leo XIV visits Turkiye, urging stability and dialogue amid Ukraine and Gaza wars, and aims to strengthen Christian-Muslim ties in Ankara and Istanbul.
- [‘Green Wednesday’: Cannabis Joins Turkey In Thanksgiving Tables Across US As Stigma Fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/green-wednesday-cannabis-joins-turkey-in-thanksgiving-tables-across-us-as-stigma-fades/): Bringing cannabis into familiar traditions, from big Thanksgiving meals to the so-called ‘cousin walk’, helps advocates show how normal use can ease lingering stigma.
- [“Live & Leave Tunnels…” Israel Offer to Hamas, Syrian Militias, Houthis to Invade Golan Heights? |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/live-leave-tunnels-israel-offer-to-hamas-syrian-militias-houthis-to-invade-golan-heights-4k/): Israel’s reported message to Hamas, Syrian militias, and the Houthis, offering them a chance to “live and leave tunnels” amid escalating tensions near the Golan Heights. Analysts suggest this could be an attempt to deter attacks or manage infiltration threats. The situation highlights ongoing regional instability, military strategies, and the complex interplay between Israel and […]
- [Tunisia frees prominent lawyer and critic of President Saied](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/tunisia-frees-prominent-lawyer-and-critic-of-president-saied/): Sonia Dahmani, 60, was arrested in 2024 after questioning government policy on African refugees and migrants.
- [Pope Leo warns ‘future of humanity is at stake’ during Turkiye visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/pope-leo-warns-future-of-humanity-is-at-stake-during-turkiye-visit/): Pope Leo XIV hailed Turkiye as a bridge between cultures and religions, during his first visit since becoming pontiff.
- [UAE Stops Issuing Visas To Pakistani Nationals Amid Concerns Over Criminal Activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/uae-stops-issuing-visas-to-pakistani-nationals-amid-concerns-over-criminal-activities/): Pakistan’s Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry told a Senate panel that Saudi Arabia and the UAE had “stopped short of imposing a ban on the Pakistani passport”.
- [‘Afraid Of Being Arrested?’ Tucker Carlson Challenges Piers Morgan To Say Anti-Gay Slur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/afraid-of-being-arrested-tucker-carlson-challenges-piers-morgan-to-say-anti-gay-slur/): Journalists Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan debated on whether it is offensive to say the anti-gay slur “faggot” during a discussion.
- [US appears to back plan to divide Gaza, rebuild Israeli-controlled side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/us-appears-to-back-plan-to-divide-gaza-rebuild-israeli-controlled-side/): Critics worry that the creation of ‘alternative safe communities’ may tip the enclave into permanent division.
- [The numbers behind UN report on women and girls killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/the-numbers-behind-un-report-on-women-and-girls-killed/): A UN report has found that at least 83,000 women and girls were intentionally killed last year.
- [US teen Mohammed Ibrahim released from Israeli prison after nine months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/us-teen-mohammed-ibrahim-released-from-israeli-prison-after-nine-months/): Advocates say the 16-year-old’s health had been in decline since his arrest in February for allegedly throwing rocks.
- [No White Walkers Or Dragons: Denmark Sets Up ‘Night Watch’ For Trump Amid Greenland Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/no-white-walkers-or-dragons-denmark-sets-up-night-watch-for-trump-amid-greenland-row/): Denmark set up a night watch in its foreign ministry to monitor Donald Trump after tensions over Greenland, with daily reports sent to government departments.
- ['Will Eradicate Stone Cold Killers By 2050': New Zealand Declares War Against Feral Cats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/will-eradicate-stone-cold-killers-by-2050-new-zealand-declares-war-against-feral-cats/): New Zealand adds feral cats to its Predator Free 2050 list, aiming eradication by 2050 to protect biodiversity. Feral cats threaten birds, bats, and spread toxoplasmosis.
- [Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ and alone after fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hundreds-of-children-terrified-and-alone-after-fleeing-sudans-el-fasher/): Humanitarian group says at least 400 children reached Tawila without their parents after Rapid Support Forces’ advance.
- [National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-dc-attack-identified/): Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were wounded in a shooting that the FBI is investigating as ‘terrorism’.
- [Shooting Of National Guard Members In Washington Being Investigated As Terror Act, Says FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/shooting-of-national-guard-members-in-washington-being-investigated-as-terror-act-says-fbi/): The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon in downtown Washington, only a few blocks from the White House.
- [‘You’re All Full Of Sh*t’: Vance Quips At Thanksgiving Lunch, Says Turkey Isn’t As Good As Chicken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/youre-all-full-of-sht-vance-quips-at-thanksgiving-lunch-says-turkey-isnt-as-good-as-chicken/): US Vice President JD Vance quipped that turkey does not taste as good as chicken in a lighthearted moment during a speech to troops at Fort Campbell.
- [Guinea-Bissau coup: What happened, why it matters, what happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-coup-what-happened-why-it-matters-what-happens-next/): General Horta Nta Na Man is named the head of a one-year transitional government after President Embalo was detained.
- [The 1930s 2.0 & the collapse of American soft power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/the-1930s-2-0-the-collapse-of-american-soft-power/): In this episode of Centre Stage, political philosopher and historian Roy Casagranda delivers a sharp analysis of the US.
- [Putin says US-backed peace plan as framework is OK ‘in general’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/putin-says-us-backed-peace-plan-as-framework-is-ok-in-general/): Russian leader says Ukraine must cede key territory and the world must recognise Russia’s gains.
- [White House On High Alert As Reinforcement Troops Move Into Washington After Recent Attack | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/white-house-on-high-alert-as-reinforcement-troops-move-into-washington-after-recent-attack-4k/): Washington, D.C. has witnessed a major surge in security as reinforcement troops move into the capital following what officials have described as a recent incident currently under review. While authorities have not released full details, agencies across the capital have elevated readiness levels as precautionary measures. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube OC SLUGS
- [France To Begin Voluntary Military Service From 2026 Amid 'Accelerating Threats'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/france-to-begin-voluntary-military-service-from-2026-amid-accelerating-threats/): Macron announced a voluntary youth military service for 18 and 19-year-olds starting mid-2026, aiming for 50,000 participants by 2035 amid rising European security threats.
- [Putin Says Revised US-Ukraine Peace Deal Draft Could Serve As Basis Of Future Agreements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/putin-says-revised-us-ukraine-peace-deal-draft-could-serve-as-basis-of-future-agreements/): Putin stated that the US and Ukraine’s draft peace plan could form the basis for ending the Ukraine conflict, but Russia will keep fighting if no deal is reached.
- [LIVE: Israel launches air strikes on West Bank as incursion turns deadly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/live-israel-launches-air-strikes-on-west-bank-as-incursion-turns-deadly/): UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
- [Israeli air strikes hit villages in south Lebanon on ceasefire anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/israeli-air-strikes-hit-villages-in-south-lebanon-on-ceasefire-anniversary/): Israel launched a series of air strikes on the villages of Jarmak and Mahmoudiya in southern Lebanon on Thursday.
- [Can Trump ban South Africa from 2026 G20 summit, as he says he will?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/can-trump-ban-south-africa-from-2026-g20-summit-as-he-says-he-will/): US President Donald Trump reiterated unfounded claims of ‘human rights abuses’ of Afrikaners in South Africa.
- [Indian-Origin Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Smuggle Heroin Into UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/indian-origin-man-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-conspiring-to-smuggle-heroin-into-uk/): Rajesh Bakshi, from East Lothian, Scotland, had pleaded guilty to smuggling the Class A drug after an investigation found his fingerprints on a heroin consignment.
- [From Europe To Moscow And Washington: Hunt On For Operative Who Tapped US, Russian Envoys’ Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/from-europe-to-moscow-and-washington-hunt-on-for-operative-who-tapped-us-russian-envoys-call/): Leak of Witkoff call with Putin aide sparks spy-hunt across capitals.
- [Trump, Venezuela and the new cold war with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/trump-venezuela-and-the-new-cold-war-with-china/): The US and Venezuela are edging towards war, but is this about Trump’s war on drugs or sending a message to China?
- [Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/japan-denies-report-trump-told-pm-takaichi-not-to-provoke-china-on-taiwan/): Takaichi’s suggestion earlier this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked enrages Beijing.
- [Washington, DC, shooting: Does US view 77,000 Afghans as potential threats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/washington-dc-shooting-does-us-view-77000-afghans-as-potential-threats/): Two National Guard members are shot near the White House. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national, is in custody.
- [Hong Kong fire that killed dozens ‘under control’; hundreds still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/hong-kong-fire-that-killed-dozens-under-control-hundreds-still-missing/): Death toll rises to 65 as rescuers rush to reach victims trapped in upper apartments of high rises.
- [Cyprus Speaker Annita Demetriou Hails PM Modi As ‘Spiritual Leader’, Seeks Stronger India-EU Bridge | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/cyprus-speaker-annita-demetriou-hails-pm-modi-as-spiritual-leader-seeks-stronger-india-eu-bridge-exclusive/): Demetriou also hailed PM Modi’s ‘historic’ visit to the Green Line—the UN-administered buffer zone dividing Cyprus
- [‘Street Protests Inevitable’: Imran Khan’s Sister Warns Public Anger Over His Condition At Boiling Point | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/street-protests-inevitable-imran-khans-sister-warns-public-anger-over-his-condition-at-boiling-point-exclusive/): Aleema Khanum said the family had consulted lawyers on filing a petition demanding that Imran Khan be produced in a court of law
- [Four journalists on trial over Istanbul protest coverage acquitted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/four-journalists-on-trial-over-istanbul-protest-coverage-acquitted/): Photographer Yasin Akgul says he will continue on his path ‘with even more reporting’ following his acquittal.
- [Settlers are “sponsored and funded by the Israeli ministries”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/settlers-are-sponsored-and-funded-by-the-israeli-ministries/): Walid Habbas on how Israeli ministries are funding settler activity in the occupied West Bank.
- [What’s happening in Lebanon, a year into the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/whats-happening-in-lebanon-a-year-into-the-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr explains what’s going on in Lebanon, a year after the Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire was agreed.
- [Could Trump’s plan for Alcatraz end this Indigenous Thanksgiving tradition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/could-trumps-plan-for-alcatraz-end-this-indigenous-thanksgiving-tradition/): Donald Trump is planning an ‘enlarged and rebuilt’ Alcatraz prison. But Indigenous activists fear for their ceremonies.
- [Guinea-Bissau coup “doesn’t come as a surprise”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/guinea-bissau-coup-doesnt-come-as-a-surprise/): “I don’t think this military takeover is going in the right direction.”
- [Isack Hadjar: F1’s first Arab driver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/isack-hadjar-f1s-first-arab-driver/): Samantha Johnson breaks down what Isack Hadjar, F1’s first Arab driver, represents on the grid and off it.
- [A ceasefire in name only? A year of Israeli attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/a-ceasefire-in-name-only-a-year-of-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon/): Nearly 10,000 Israeli violations have been recorded in Lebanon in the year since the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire.
- [Egypt’s all-important parliamentary elections aren’t elections at all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/egypts-all-important-parliamentary-elections-arent-elections-at-all/): The vote is carefully managed so that only one outcome is possible: a longer lease on power for el-Sisi.
- [‘Go, Tell Them’: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Stopped Near Adiala Jail While Trying To Meet Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/27/go-tell-them-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-stopped-near-adiala-jail-while-trying-to-meet-imran-khan/): Imran Khan’s sisters and thousands of PTI supporters have held sit-in protesters, demanding the Pakistan government to allow the former PM to meet his family.
- [German Police Use Water Cannons as Protests Against Far-Right AfD Turn Violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/german-police-use-water-cannons-as-protests-against-far-right-afd-turn-violent/): German police used water cannons to disperse protesters blocking a highway near Giessen on Nov. 29Scuffles broke out near the venue where far-right AfD party was due to elect leaders for its new youth organisationThousands of anti-AfD demonstrators gathered in Giessen as they began arriving early morning n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Pakistan's CDF Command Enigma: Asim Munir's Dual Role Amid Notification Delay | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/pakistans-cdf-command-enigma-asim-munirs-dual-role-amid-notification-delay-exclusive/): Sources suggest that a formal command ceremony for the Chief of Defence Forces is likely next week, following the return of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from London
- [The human cost of the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/the-human-cost-of-the-philippines-flood-control-corruption-scandal/): 101 East investigates rampant alleged corruption in flood-control projects in one of Asia’s most typhoon-prone countries
- [Minorities hail renewed space as Pope Leo visits Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/minorities-hail-renewed-space-as-pope-leo-visits-turkiye/): As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.
- [Thunberg and Albanese join pro-Palestine protests in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/thunberg-and-albanese-join-pro-palestine-protests-in-italy/): Activist Greta Thunberg and the UN’s Francesca Albanese joined hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters in Genoa on Friday.
- [Israeli attack kills two children in southern Gaza despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/israeli-attack-kills-two-children-in-southern-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Drone attack hits Bani Suheila in southern Gaza amid continued Israeli attacks on the enclave.
- [How Pakistan’s History Of Coups And Assassinations Shapes The Silence Around Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/how-pakistans-history-of-coups-and-assassinations-shapes-the-silence-around-imran-khan/): Pakistan has lived through versions of this moment before: leaders removed by force or violence, governments toppled, and a military establishment that outlasts them all.
- [Israeli forces injure hundreds of Palestinians in raids on Tubas, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/israeli-forces-injure-hundreds-of-palestinians-in-raids-on-tubas-west-bank/): Major Israeli offensive has also destroyed roads, water networks and private property.
- [Operation Sagar Bandhu: India Sends 27 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid To Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/operation-sagar-bandhu-india-sends-27-tonnes-of-humanitarian-aid-to-cyclone-hit-sri-lanka/): India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka, sending 27 tons of relief, NDRF teams, and setting up an emergency help desk as over 123 lives were lost.
- [Anthony Albanese Marries Partner In Private Ceremony; First Australian PM To Wed While In Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/anthony-albanese-marries-partner-in-private-ceremony-first-australian-pm-to-wed-while-in-office/): Australian PM married his partner Jodie Haydon at a small ceremony in the presence of family and close friends at The Lodge in the capital city Canberra.
- [Hong Kong begins five-day mourning period after deadly high-rise fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/hong-kong-begins-five-day-mourning-period-after-deadly-high-rise-fire/): Hong Kong began a five-day mourning period, after at least 128 people were killed in fires at a high-rise complex.
- [Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as Cyclone Ditwah death toll reaches 123](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/sri-lanka-seeks-foreign-help-as-cyclone-ditwah-death-toll-reaches-123/): Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction.
- [What we know about resignation of top Ukraine official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/what-we-know-about-resignation-of-top-ukraine-official/): President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned after investigators searched his home amid a corruption scandal.
- [US Ready For Invasion of Venezuela? Military Activity ‘Ramps Up’ At Base In Puerto Rico | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/us-ready-for-invasion-of-venezuela-military-activity-ramps-up-at-base-in-puerto-rico-watch/): US military aircraft movements intensified at a former naval base on Nov. 28 in Puerto Rico amid rising tensions with Venezuela American military personnel were purportedly seen unloading equipment from warplanes at the Roosevelt Roads, as per Reuters n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Operation Sagar Bandhu: India Airlifts Relief To Sri Lanka As Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Mass Deaths, Blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/operation-sagar-bandhu-india-airlifts-relief-to-sri-lanka-as-cyclone-ditwah-triggers-mass-deaths-blackouts/): India sends 27 tonnes of relief and over 80 NDRF personnel to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread devastation.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv comes under deadly drone, missile attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/russia-ukraine-war-live-kyiv-comes-under-deadly-drone-missile-attacks/): At least two people have been killed and 15 injured in the attacks that left Kyiv’s west without electricity.
- [Russia bans Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown on critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/russia-bans-human-rights-watch-in-widening-crackdown-on-critics/): Authorities also designate Anti-Corruption Foundation as ‘terrorist’ group and consider total ban on WhatsApp.
- [Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/indonesia-death-toll-rises-to-248-after-catastrophic-flooding-in-sumatra/): Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people.
- [Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/hong-kong-mourns-victims-of-blaze-as-search-for-remains-continues/): At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
- [FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2025-what-to-know-about-the-tournament/): Key dates, teams, players, venues, favourites and tickets ahead of the 11th edition of the quadrennial tournament.
- [Trump Administration Suspends Asylum Processing, Pushes Stricter Afghan Refugee Measures | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/trump-administration-suspends-asylum-processing-pushes-stricter-afghan-refugee-measures-4k/): In a major policy escalation, the Trump administration has announced an immediate suspension of all asylum processing across the United States, citing national security concerns following a recent shooting incident involving a security guard.The move has triggered intense national debate, with immigration advocates calling it an unprecedented step that could leave thousands of applicants in […]
- [Why Asim Munir Remains Immune To Action, Accountability Amid Rising Speculation Over Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/why-asim-munir-remains-immune-to-action-accountability-amid-rising-speculation-over-imran-khan/): Pakistan’s former prime minister’s condition remains unclear, but the 27th Amendment ensures the army chief’s authority and immunity remain firmly intact
- [Inside The Autopen Uproar: Why Trump Says Biden's Orders Don't Count | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/inside-the-autopen-uproar-why-trump-says-bidens-orders-dont-count-explained/): Trump has often sought to drum up outrage over Biden’s alleged use of autopen to sign pardons and executive orders, accusing him of being “too senile” to govern while in power
- [Delta, Jetstar Among Global Airlines Impacted After Airbus Requests Modifications To 6K Planes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/delta-jetstar-among-global-airlines-impacted-after-airbus-requests-modifications-to-6k-planes/): Several major airlines including Delta Airlines, Air Canada, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Jetstar have announced widespread flight cancellations.
- [Bangladesh Poll Won't Count As Real Unless All Parties Are Allowed To Take Part: Ex-Envoy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/bangladesh-poll-wont-count-as-real-unless-all-parties-are-allowed-to-take-part-ex-envoy-exclusive/): In an interview with CNN-News18, Veena Sikri said at present, Bangladesh looks more like an authoritarian shell than a functioning democracy
- [Eight More Arrested In Hong Kong Apartment Blaze As Death Toll Climbs To 128](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/eight-more-arrested-in-hong-kong-apartment-blaze-as-death-toll-climbs-to-128/): The apartment complex—eight towers of 31 stories each—was built in the 1980s and was undergoing major renovation.
- [Son of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/son-of-jailed-mexican-drug-lord-el-chapo-to-plead-guilty-in-us-court/): Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel’s ‘El Chapo’, changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
- [Belarus’s Lukashenko becomes second only leader to visit Myanmar since coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/belaruss-lukashenko-becomes-second-only-leader-to-visit-myanmar-since-coup/): Alexander Lukashenko’s visit comes shortly before military government holds national polls widely condemned as a sham.
- [Adiala Jail Placed Under High Security Amid Imran Khan Health Speculations, Threat Alerts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/adiala-jail-placed-under-high-security-amid-imran-khan-health-speculations-threat-alerts-exclusive/): Authorities have set up new security check posts and deployed 2,500 more cops who have been equipped with real and rubber bullets, tear-gas launchers, shields & full anti-riot gear
- [Two Injured In Shooting At California Mall On Black Friday; Cops Call It 'Isolated Incident'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/two-injured-in-shooting-at-california-mall-on-black-friday-cops-call-it-isolated-incident/): At Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, two people were injured in a Black Friday shooting. Police confirmed it was an isolated incident, “not an active shooter” situation.
- [YouTuber Accused Of Damaging Girl's Eye In Diwali Firecracker Accident 'Goes Ghost' Amid Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/youtuber-accused-of-damaging-girls-eye-in-diwali-firecracker-accident-goes-ghost-amid-backlash/): Andy’s remarks came after a widely shared Instagram video accused Pepper of downplaying the seriousness of the injury.
- [Kash Patel Says Trump Dismissed FBI Removal Rumors Amid Media Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/kash-patel-says-trump-dismissed-fbi-removal-rumors-amid-media-buzz/): Kash Patel, FBI Director since 2025, dismisses removal rumors, citing Donald Trump’s support and media speculation as proof of their effective work.
- [S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/s-african-ex-leader-zumas-daughter-quits-parliament-amid-russia-war-claims/): Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s resignation comes amid investigation into role in luring South Africans to fight in Ukraine.
- [US pauses visas for all Afghan passport holders, halts asylum requests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/us-pauses-visas-for-all-afghan-passport-holders-halts-asylum-requests/): Pause on visas and halting of asylum applications comes after shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
- [Zohran Mamdani Aces SRK Classic, Fumbles Rest In Fun Bollywood Quiz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/zohran-mamdani-aces-srk-classic-fumbles-rest-in-fun-bollywood-quiz/): Zohran Mamdani joined Mehdi Hasan for a Bollywood song quiz, recognizing Chaiyya Chaiyya but missing It’s the Time to Disco and Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna.
- [Airbus Recalls A320 Fleet For Repairs, Indian Airlines Issue Advisory Amid Travel Disruption Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/airbus-recalls-a320-fleet-for-repairs-indian-airlines-issue-advisory-amid-travel-disruption-fears/): Airbus grounded over 6,000 A320 jets for urgent software updates after a JetBlue incident linked to solar storms, sparking travel disruption fears.
- [Defence, Crude Oil, Ukraine War: What's On Agenda For Putin’s India Visit Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/defence-crude-oil-ukraine-war-whats-on-agenda-for-putins-india-visit-next-week/): Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit to boost the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
- [US Suspends Afghan Visas, Asylum Applications After Fatal White House Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/us-suspends-afghan-visas-asylum-applications-after-fatal-white-house-shooting/): The US State Department announced that it had suspended visa issuance for individuals holding Afghan passports.
- [Trump Cancels Biden’s Autopen-Signed Orders, Cites ‘Lack Of Control’ In Presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/trump-cancels-bidens-autopen-signed-orders-cites-lack-of-control-in-presidency/): Trump alleged that Biden’s staff illegally operated the autopen and issued official orders without the president’s knowledge.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,374](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1374/): Here are the key events from day 1,374 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [East Timor still searches for justice, 50 years after Indonesian invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/east-timor-still-searches-for-justice-50-years-after-indonesian-invasion/): East Timor’s declaration of independence in November 1975 was swiftly followed by invasion and decades of occupation.
- [Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/are-buy-now-pay-later-services-trapping-people-in-debt/): ‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?
- ['Asim Law' Prevails: Imran Khan's Aide Alleges Torture, Total Military Control In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/asim-law-prevails-imran-khans-aide-alleges-torture-total-military-control-in-pakistan-exclusive/): Dr Salman Ahmed specifically labelled Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former President Asif Ali Zardari as nothing more than ‘puppets of Asim Munir’
- [Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-says-will-pardon-former-honduras-leader-before-presidential-vote/): Juan Orlando Hernandez, member of Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura’s party, serving US drug trafficking sentence.
- [UN condemns ‘summary execution’ of Palestinians in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/un-condemns-summary-execution-of-palestinians-in-west-bank/): Footage from Jenin in the Occupied West Bank shows Israeli forces shooting two Palestinian men.
- [Jenin killings latest example of Israel’s ‘shoot to kill’ policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/jenin-killings-latest-example-of-israels-shoot-to-kill-policy/): Killing of two unarmed men highlights Israeli attitudes towards similar incidents, and lack of domestic attention.
- [Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/guinea-bissaus-new-military-ruler-moves-to-consolidate-power-after-coup/): General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.
- [Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/airbus-issues-major-a320-recall-after-flight-control-incident/): The change must be carried out before the next routine flight, and is among the largest mass recalls affecting Airbus.
- [Trump claims he will nullify executive orders Joe Biden signed by autopen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-claims-he-will-nullify-executive-orders-joe-biden-signed-by-autopen/): The US president asserted that 92 percent of Biden’s orders were illegitimate, citing legally dubious autopen claims.
- [Peru to declare state of emergency to block Chile border crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/peru-to-declare-state-of-emergency-to-block-chile-border-crossings/): The announcement comes as undocumented people flee neighbouring Chile in anticipation of an immigration crackdown.
- [Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/palestinians-forced-into-lockdown-as-israels-west-bank-assault-continues/): Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests.
- [Could conscription return in Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/could-conscription-return-in-europe/): France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany.
- [Opposition NDP party claims victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/opposition-ndp-party-claims-victory-in-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/): New Democratic Party ousts longtime Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who has served in office since 2001.
- [Hong Kong police end rescue operation after deadly apartment inferno](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/hong-kong-police-end-rescue-operation-after-deadly-apartment-inferno/): Authorities in Hong Kong say they’ve put out the deadly fire that quickly engulfed several apartment towers in minutes.
- [‘War crimes’: Deadly Israeli raids on Syria sparks outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/war-crimes-deadly-israeli-raids-on-syria-sparks-outrage/): Israel has carried out its deadliest incursion into southern Syria since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
- [Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/why-gender-based-violence-in-south-africa-is-now-a-national-emergency/): We look back at South Africa’s nationwide shutdown by women, as they halted work to protest gender-based violence.
- [Hezbollah leader promises response to Israel’s strike killing top commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/hezbollah-leader-promises-response-to-israels-strike-killing-top-commander/): Naim Qassem labels the killing of Haytham Tabtabai as a ‘heinous crime’ saying Hezbollah has the right to respond.
- [Canada’s third-quarter annualised GDP surprises with growth of 2.6 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/canadas-third-quarter-annualised-gdp-surprises-with-growth-of-2-6-percent/): Economists warned it was ‘a mathematical boost’ from falling imports and the Canadian economy remains ‘fragile’.
- [Fourth suspect charged in Louvre jewel heist investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/fourth-suspect-charged-in-louvre-jewel-heist-investigation/): Suspect charged in daring Louvre heist had six previous convictions, prosecutors say.
- [Ahead of a tight presidential election, Honduras braces for controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/ahead-of-a-tight-presidential-election-honduras-braces-for-controversy/): The lead-up to Sunday’s vote has been marred by finger-pointing and fears of election manipulation by campaign rivals.
- [Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/chelsea-vs-arsenal-premier-league-teams-start-time-lineups/): Premier League leaders Arsenal meet their nearest rivals and FIFA Club World Cup holders, Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge.
- [Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME hit by hours-long outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/global-futures-reopen-after-exchange-operator-cme-hit-by-hours-long-outage/): CME blamed the outage, which halted trading for more than 11 hours, on a cooling failure at a data centre in Chicago.
- [‘Not Worthy…’ Trump Gives Order for New B2-Bombers As Iran’s Khamenei Refutes US Cooperation | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/not-worthy-trump-gives-order-for-new-b2-bombers-as-irans-khamenei-refutes-us-cooperation-4k/): President Donald Trump has reportedly given the order to acquire new B2 bombers, signaling an expansion of the United States’ strategic military capabilities. In response to US actions and rhetoric, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejected any cooperation with the United States, calling it “not worthy” and firmly dismissing suggestions of engagement between the […]
- [Jenin killings highlight Israeli system of ‘total impunity’: Rights groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/jenin-killings-highlight-israeli-system-of-total-impunity-rights-groups/): Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel’s ‘systematic policy of extrajudicial killings’.
- [‘Helicopters, artillery, tanks’: Syrians mourn victims of Israeli raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/helicopters-artillery-tanks-syrians-mourn-victims-of-israeli-raid/): Video shows funeral processions in Syria’s Beit Jinn, after Israeli raids and missile strikes killed at least 13 people.
- [Suspect in Washington, DC, shooting charged with murder after soldier dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/suspect-in-washington-dc-shooting-charged-with-murder-after-soldier-dies/): US attorney files new charge against Rahmanullah Lakanwal after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies from wounds.
- [Zelenskyy's Top Aide Resigns After Raids Linked With $100 Million Anti-Corruption Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/zelenskyys-top-aide-resigns-after-raids-linked-with-100-million-anti-corruption-probe/): Yermak had been a powerful figure in Kyiv and Ukraine’s lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the United States. He has long been a close aide for Zelenskyy.
- [Ukraine is running out of men, money and time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/ukraine-is-running-out-of-men-money-and-time/): Survival now depends on rebuilding the country’s political and military foundations.
- [RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/rsf-military-push-for-kordofan-leaves-sudan-at-risk-of-partition/): RSF already has control of western Sudan in war with Sudan’s army, leaving country facing potential split.
- [J Sai Deepak Calls Out 'Pakistani Gambit' As Oxford Union Debate Descends Into Farce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/j-sai-deepak-calls-out-pakistani-gambit-as-oxford-union-debate-descends-into-farce/): Deepak’s detailed account on X directly contradicted the statement released by the Pakistan High Commission in London, which claimed the Indian side had withdrawn
- [Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/flood-deaths-rise-to-174-in-indonesia-surge-across-southeast-asia/): Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.
- [Donald Trump lashes out at reporter asking about DC shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/donald-trump-lashes-out-at-reporter-asking-about-dc-shooter/): Donald Trump snapped at a reporter who asked why he blames the Biden administration for the shooting in Washington, DC.
- [Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/trump-pauses-immigration-from-third-world-countries-what-that-means/): US president’s announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect.
- [Ukraine anticorruption investigators search home of Zelenskyy’s top aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/ukraine-anticorruption-investigators-search-home-of-zelenskyys-top-aide/): Ukrainian president’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak confirms search, saying he has offered ‘full cooperation’.
- [Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/pope-orthodox-leader-mark-christian-milestone-in-historic-turkiye-meeting/): First American pope urges Catholic Church in Turkiye to serve the most vulnerable, including migrants and refugees.
- [More than 50 killed in deadly Sri Lanka floods: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/more-than-50-killed-in-deadly-sri-lanka-floods-what-we-know-so-far/): Cyclone Ditwah caused landslides in the central mountainous tea-growing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya.
- [Why has Venezuela banned six international airlines amid US tensions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/why-has-venezuela-banned-six-international-airlines-amid-us-tensions/): Venezuela’s decision to revoke permits for carriers is the latest response to escalating tensions with the US.
- [The man who broke the BBC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/the-man-who-broke-the-bbc/): I saw how Robbie Gibb’s behind-the-scenes influence helped drive the BBC into crisis.
- [Palestinian American teen freed after 9 months of Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/palestinian-american-teen-freed-after-9-months-of-israeli-detention/): 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim is recovering after spending 9 months in an Israeli prison, for allegedly throwing rocks.
- [Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/death-toll-from-flooding-in-southern-thailand-reaches-at-least-145/): Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded.
- [It's Personal: Why Asim Munir And Imran Khan Are Locked In Hostility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/its-personal-why-asim-munir-and-imran-khan-are-locked-in-hostility/): The hostility began years before Imran Khan’s arrest, rooted in personal slights, public accusations and a rare breakdown of civil–military boundaries
- [Israel looks at Syria as “part of a warzone”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/israel-looks-at-syria-as-part-of-a-warzone/): “Israel is still in the mood of, I would say, not full-fledged war, but unrest and instability.”
- [Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/iran-to-boycott-fifa-2026-world-cup-draw-in-us-over-visa-dispute/): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December’s draw.
- [Tunisia hands long prison sentences to opposition, business, media figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/tunisia-hands-long-prison-sentences-to-opposition-business-media-figures/): A court sentences suspects over charges on ‘conspiracy against state security’ and ‘belonging to a terrorist group’.
- [India’s Olympic ambition in spotlight as Commonwealth Games build-up begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/indias-olympic-ambition-in-spotlight-as-commonwealth-games-build-up-begins/): India are expected to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games but the 2030 Commonwealth Games must first cover for past mistakes.
- [Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/venezuela-explained-in-10-maps-and-charts/): Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela’s political and economic landscape, oil riches, migration crisis and tensions with US.
- [Pope Leo XIV begins Turkiye visit with prayers and unity message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/pope-leo-xiv-begins-turkiye-visit-with-prayers-and-unity-message/): The pontiff leads prayers in Istanbul, emphasising the Nicene Creed as the core of Christian unity and faith.
- [Will Bangladesh’s Hasina face the hangman?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/will-bangladeshs-hasina-face-the-hangman/): Bangladesh wants former Prime Minister Hasina to hang, waits on India to formally respond to extradition request.
- [Is Bangladesh Getting Military Technology From Pakistan? Decoding The Growing Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/is-bangladesh-getting-military-technology-from-pakistan-decoding-the-growing-partnership/): Bangladesh has sent fighter pilots and technical specialists to Pakistan for advanced training, while Pakistan’s HIT has proposed upgrades to Bangladesh’s ageing tank fleet
- [How These Female Spies Outsmarted Nazis During WW2, Until A Cup Of Tea Exposed One Of Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/how-these-female-spies-outsmarted-nazis-during-ww2-until-a-cup-of-tea-exposed-one-of-them/): Born to an Indian Sufi father and an American mother, Noor Inayat Khan was the SOE’s first female wireless operator who was sent into occupied France
- [Glaciers Are Melting But Antarctica’s Sea Levels Are Falling Instead Of Rising. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/glaciers-are-melting-but-antarcticas-sea-levels-are-falling-instead-of-rising-heres-why/): As Antarctica’s ice melts, its seas fall, a reversal triggered by shifting gravity. Yet this fleeing waters surge across coastlines, signalling a future the world cannot ignore
- [Cyclone Ditwah Updates: 46 Killed In Sri Lanka, Yellow Alert In Tamil Nadu | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/cyclone-ditwah-updates-46-killed-in-sri-lanka-yellow-alert-in-tamil-nadu-top-points/): Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, killing at least 46 and leaving 23 missing, with Badulla hit by deadly landslides.
- [145 Killed As Unprecedented Floods Wreak Havoc In Southern Thailand, Millions Affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/145-killed-as-unprecedented-floods-wreak-havoc-in-southern-thailand-millions-affected/): Southern Thailand recorded at least 145 deaths on Friday due to unprecedented floods over the past few days, with low-lying plains unable to absorb the water inflow.
- [“No justification [for Israeli] field execution” in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/no-justification-for-israeli-field-execution-in-occupied-west-bank/): Mustafa Barghouti on the “extrajudicial killing” of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
- [Copa Libertadores final: Palmeiras vs Flamengo – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/copa-libertadores-final-palmeiras-vs-flamengo-teams-start-lineups/): Palmeiras and Flamengo line up in the eighth all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final in the last nine years.
- [Dark Reality Of Md Yunus’ Microfinance Grameen Network Exposed, Links Al Qaeda Found: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/dark-reality-of-md-yunus-microfinance-grameen-network-exposed-links-al-qaeda-found-report/): The report has called for an international inquiry into Yunu’s transnational financial partnerships.
- [Why Trump’s ‘Reverse Migration’ Push Is The Expansion Of A Project Years In The Making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/why-trumps-reverse-migration-push-is-the-expansion-of-a-project-years-in-the-making/): By linking DC shooting to what he calls ‘Biden illegal admissions’, Trump is pushing his most sweeping immigration crackdown, rooted in themes he has pushed since his first term.
- [Black Hole Blazar 400 Million Times Heavier Than The Sun Is Firing Deadly Rays At Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/black-hole-blazar-400-million-times-heavier-than-the-sun-is-firing-deadly-rays-at-earth/): A black hole 400 million times the Sun’s mass has erupted, sending a record-breaking gamma-ray flare towards Earth. The event reveals the violent power of the universe
- [In Geneva and Pokrovsk, Ukraine fights Trump peace plan and Putin’s troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/in-geneva-and-pokrovsk-ukraine-fights-trump-peace-plan-and-putins-troops/): Zelenskyy described the simultaneous military and diplomatic pressure as ‘one of the hardest moments in our history’.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro posts driving video amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/28/venezuelas-maduro-posts-driving-video-amid-us-tensions/): Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has posted video of himself driving through the streets of the country’s capital.
- [Is US President Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/is-us-president-donald-trump-preparing-to-strike-venezuela/): Venezuela slams Trump’s warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions.
- [Pope Leo insists on two-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/pope-leo-insists-on-two-state-solution-to-resolve-israel-palestine-conflict/): Crowds welcome Pope Leo in Beirut as he calls for an end to violence and promotes interfaith understanding.
- [Indonesia, Thailand Flood Death Toll Rises To Over 600, Hundreds Remain Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/indonesia-thailand-flood-death-toll-rises-to-over-600-hundreds-remain-missing/): Over 600 dead in Indonesia and Thailand floods and landslides. Sumatra and Hat Yai hit hard, with homes, hospitals, and schools damaged. Relief efforts face criticism.
- [Expelling Key US Watchdog Likely To Pave Way For Grave Immigration Abuses: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/expelling-key-us-watchdog-likely-to-pave-way-for-grave-immigration-abuses-report/): The US Department of Homeland Security has cut its civil rights watchdog staff, sparking lawsuits and whistleblower complaints over unchecked abuses under Trump administration.
- ['We'd Love To Be Operating...': Elon Musk Says Starlink Ready For India On Nikhil Kamath's Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/wed-love-to-be-operating-elon-musk-says-starlink-ready-for-india-on-nikhil-kamaths-podcast/): The Tesla chief explained to Nikhil Kamath how Starlink functions with thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit and its advantages in rural areas.
- [Israel attacks on Syria: What happened, who did Israel claim it was after?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/israel-attacks-on-syria-what-happened-who-did-israel-claim-it-was-after/): Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.
- [America Has 'Benefitted From Talented Indians': Elon Musk On Nikhil Kamath's Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/america-has-benefitted-from-talented-indians-elon-musk-on-nikhil-kamaths-podcast/): The tech billionaire made the remarks during the latest episode of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, “WTF is”, released on Sunday.
- [Ukrainian Official “very transparent” about investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/ukrainian-official-very-transparent-about-investigation/): “[Ukrainian chief of staff] Andriy Yermak said that he will be very open and transparent…”
- [Polls open in Honduras presidential election marked by fraud accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/polls-open-in-honduras-presidential-election-marked-by-fraud-accusations/): The vote is taking place in a highly polarised climate, with the US backing the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura.
- [‘Imran Khan’s Party Ready For Action’: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Reveals Tuesday Stir Plan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/imran-khans-party-ready-for-action-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-reveals-tuesday-stir-plan-exclusive/): “The PTI will hold protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala jail on Tuesday,” said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
- [China Slams Japan's "Threat" To Sink Aircraft Carrier, "Fujian Will Prove Itself In Combat" | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/china-slams-japans-threat-to-sink-aircraft-carrier-fujian-will-prove-itself-in-combat-4k/): China rejects Japan’s reported plans to target its Fujian carrier as “fantasy,” amid strained ties after PM Takaichi warned a Taiwan attack could trigger Japanese military action; Japanese media say Fujian would be a top target.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:33 – “FUJIAN’S COMBAT CAPABILITY WILL BE PROVEN BY FACTS”04:01 – “TREATY OF SAN FRANCISCO ILLEGAL” n18oc_crux | […]
- [Ukrainian Delegation To Meet US Officials In Florida On Trump’s Plan To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/ukrainian-delegation-to-meet-us-officials-in-florida-on-trumps-plan-to-end-war/): A Ukrainian delegation to meet US officials in Florida to discuss a US-backed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, amid ongoing attacks and leadership changes in Kyiv.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Arsenal – English Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/live-chelsea-vs-arsenal-english-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
- [How Europe’s migration policy and arms empowered Sudan’s warlords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/how-europes-migration-policy-and-arms-empowered-sudans-warlords/): European migration funding strengthened Sudanese paramilitaries, while weak export oversight allowed the flow of arms.
- [Netanyahu requests Israel’s president grant a pardon in corruption cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/netanyahu-requests-israels-president-grant-a-pardon-in-corruption-cases/): Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases.
- [Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442 as people hunt for food and water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/indonesia-floods-death-toll-rises-to-442-as-people-hunt-for-food-and-water/): At least two areas of the worst-affected Sumatra island still unreachable, as authorities struggle to deliver aid.
- [Pakistani National Among Others Rescued By Indian Air Force In Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/pakistani-national-among-others-rescued-by-indian-air-force-in-cyclone-hit-sri-lanka/): The Mi-17 helicopters deployed by the Indian Air Force in Sri Lanka as part of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ evacuated several stranded people from different countries.
- [China Uses Sedition Law To Silence Growing Anger Over Hong Kong Inferno That Killed 146](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/china-uses-sedition-law-to-silence-growing-anger-over-hong-kong-inferno-that-killed-146/): Hong Kong police detained Miles Kwan, 29, on suspicion of sedition after he called for government accountability over the deadly apartment complex fire.
- [“Lack of resources” in Gaza leaves mothers struggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/lack-of-resources-in-gaza-leaves-mothers-struggling/): “[In Gaza] a lot of mothers grieve while giving birth … they grieve for their lost children.”
- [Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lankan Minister Thanks Delhi For Help, Says Stranded Indians Will Be Back Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/cyclone-ditwah-sri-lankan-minister-thanks-delhi-for-help-says-stranded-indians-will-be-back-soon/): “India has supported us a lot. India sent rescue teams, food items, etc…We are also solving the issue of stranded Indians,” Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, said
- [Cyclone Ditwah: Death Toll Crosses 200 In Sri Lanka, India Helps In Rescue Under Op Sagar Bandhu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/cyclone-ditwah-death-toll-crosses-200-in-sri-lanka-india-helps-in-rescue-under-op-sagar-bandhu/): Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, killing 212 and leaving 218 missing. India aids rescue under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
- [‘Closing Airspace Violates International Law’: Venezuela Slams America’s 'Colonialist Threat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/closing-airspace-violates-international-law-venezuela-slams-americas-colonialist-threat/): Donald Trump declared Venezuelan airspace closed, prompting Venezuela to call it a colonialist threat and violation of international law amid rising US military presence.
- [Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/sri-lanka-declares-emergency-as-floods-wreak-havoc-across-colombo/): More than 25,000 homes destroyed, 147,000 displaced, in Sri Lanka’s deadliest flood since 2017, affecting Colombo.
- [Nanny streamed dramatic escape from Hong Kong apartment fire to warn other](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/nanny-streamed-dramatic-escape-from-hong-kong-apartment-fire-to-warn-other/): As fire alarms failed, this woman livestreamed her escape from the Hong Kong apartment inferno to warn other residents.
- ['Winning Is Always Nice': Trump Hits Impressive Chip Shot After Mocking Biden's Golfing Skills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/winning-is-always-nice-trump-hits-impressive-chip-shot-after-mocking-bidens-golfing-skills/): A viral video on Truth Social showed Trump stepping into the field after some rehearsed swings, sinking an impressive chip shot, and walking away.
- [North Korea’s Kim Vows New Strategic Assets for Air Force, Touts Nuclear War Deterrence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/north-koreas-kim-vows-new-strategic-assets-for-air-force-touts-nuclear-war-deterrence/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Nov. 28 highlighted the Air Force’s role in exercising nuclear war deterrenceKim’s remarks came as he attended the Air Force’s 80th anniversary celebrations alongside daughter Ju Ae n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [White House Launches Website Against Media Houses For ‘Biased’ Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/white-house-launches-website-against-media-houses-for-biased-stories/): White House launched a website naming Boston Globe, CBS News, and others for alleged bias, criticising coverage of Trump’s remarks on six Democratic lawmakers and military orders.
- [Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire hits 146](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/death-toll-in-hong-kong-apartment-complex-fire-hits-146/): More than 100 people remain unaccounted for after seven high-rise buildings caught fire and burned for two days.
- [Qatar opens museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist MF Husain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/qatar-opens-museum-dedicated-to-exiled-indian-artist-mf-husain/): Qatar has opened the world’s first museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain.
- [Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/massive-fire-erupts-at-waste-facility-in-western-sydney/): A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney.
- [Japanese 'One Piece' Singer Halted Mid-Performance In Shanghai Amid China-Japan Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/japanese-one-piece-singer-halted-mid-performance-in-shanghai-amid-china-japan-row/): Maki Otsuki halted her Shanghai performance amid China Japan tensions over Taiwan. Bandai Namco Festival 2025 was cancelled following diplomatic controversy
- [Netanyahu Submits 'Pardon Request' To Israeli President Over Corruption Cases: 'Tearing Us Apart'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/netanyahu-submits-pardon-request-to-israeli-president-over-corruption-cases-tearing-us-apart/): The Israeli Prime Minister is named in three corruption trials that he claims are politically motivated. US President Donald Trump had previously called for a pardon.
- [Pilot Killed After Two Light Planes Collide Mid-Air In Australia's Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/pilot-killed-after-two-light-planes-collide-mid-air-in-australias-sydney/): The aircraft were flying near Wedderburn, a southwestern suburb, when they reportedly made contact, sending one plane crashing into nearby bushland
- [Watch: Ukraine ‘Destroys’ Russian Orion Drone Depot, Pantsir-S1 Systems at Crimea Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/watch-ukraine-destroys-russian-orion-drone-depot-pantsir-s1-systems-at-crimea-airbase/): Ukraine, on Nov. 29, claimed to have destroyed Russia’s command post in the annexed region of CrimeaIn the joint Ukrainian navy-SOF operation, Russia’s Orion drone storage site, as well as air defence systems, were also reportedly hit n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/netanyahu-writes-to-israeli-president-requesting-pardon-in-corruption-cases/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises To 146, Search On For 100 Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/hong-kong-fire-death-toll-rises-to-146-search-on-for-100-missing/): The Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po killed 146; 100 are missing. Prestige Construction projects are suspended after manslaughter arrests.
- [On Cam: Ukraine Releases ‘Footage of Sea Baby Drone Blowing Up Russian Tanker’ Off Turkey’s Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/on-cam-ukraine-releases-footage-of-sea-baby-drone-blowing-up-russian-tanker-off-turkeys-coast/): Ukraine, on Nov. 29, claimed responsibility for attacking two sanctioned Russian tankers off the coast of TurkeyAn official from the Ukrainian security service told AFP that they used “modernised Sea Baby” naval drones to hit the vessels n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Thousands of anti-corruption protesters in Manila say Marcos must resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/thousands-of-anti-corruption-protesters-in-manila-say-marcos-must-resign/): Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign.
- [Week in Pictures: From deadly fire in Hong Kong to Russian attack on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/week-in-pictures-from-deadly-fire-in-hong-kong-to-russian-attack-on-kyiv/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, November 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/war-in-sudan-humanitarian-fighting-control-developments-november-2025/): Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce.
- [Maduro’s Su-30s Defy Trump’s ‘No Flights In Venezuela’ Order? US ‘F-18s Continuously Monitor’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/maduros-su-30s-defy-trumps-no-flights-in-venezuela-order-us-f-18s-continuously-monitor-4k/): Venezuela denounced Trump’s “colonial threat” over closed airspace as flights continued; US jets patrolled Caribbean near its coast.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:11 – MADURO FLAUNTS AIR MIGHT AMID US THREAT04:32 – ‘LEAVE OFFICE OR FACE FORCEFUL OUSTER’ | n18oc_world
- [Ukraine hits two oil tankers in Black Sea targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/ukraine-hits-two-oil-tankers-in-black-sea-targeting-russian-shadow-fleet/): Ukrainian forces used drones to attack two oil tankers in the Black Sea, alleged to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.
- [“Everything is on the table” for Trump in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/everything-is-on-the-table-for-trump-in-venezuela/): Adolfo Franco talks about the threat of US military action against Venezuela and what he thinks is the desired outcome.
- [Yamal, Olmo score goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Alaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/yamal-olmo-score-goals-as-barcelona-rallies-to-beat-alaves/): Goalscorers Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo help Barcelona fight back against Alaves and return to top of La Liga table.
- [Two Young Innovators Reject Elon Musk’s Multimillion-Dollar Offer To Build New AI Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/two-young-innovators-reject-elon-musks-multimillion-dollar-offer-to-build-new-ai-breakthrough/): William Chen and Guan Wang of Sapient Intelligence rejected Elon Musk’s offer to develop their Hierarchical Reasoning Model.
- [Who Is Andriy Yermak? Zelenskyy Aide Who Was Ukraine’s Second Most Powerful Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/who-is-andriy-yermak-zelenskyy-aide-who-was-ukraines-second-most-powerful-man/): Andriy Yermak had been the target of anti-corruption authorities after allegations that close associates of Zelenskyy embezzled $100 million from Ukraine’s energy sector
- [‘Neighbourhoods buried under mud’: Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 159](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/neighbourhoods-buried-under-mud-sri-lanka-floods-death-toll-rises-to-159/): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
- [Kyrgyzstan votes in snap parliamentary election with no opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/kyrgyzstan-votes-in-snap-parliamentary-election-with-no-opposition/): President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
- [‘De Facto State Policy Of Organised And Widespread Torture’: 10-Point UN Report Slams Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/de-facto-state-policy-of-organised-and-widespread-torture-10-point-un-report-slams-israel/): The UN Committee Against Torture criticized Israel’s post-Oct 7 actions, detention conditions, torture reports, and lack of anti-torture law.
- [Messi, Inter Miami defeat New York to reach first MLS Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/messi-inter-miami-defeat-new-york-to-reach-first-mls-cup-final/): Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will host Vancouver in the MLS Cup final after a dominant victory against New York City FC.
- ['Detrimental To US Interests': Donald Trump Defends 'Third World' Migration Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/detrimental-to-us-interests-donald-trump-defends-third-world-migration-ban/): Section 212(f) gives the US president the power to block entry of ‘any aliens or of any class of aliens’ if allowing them in is viewed as harmful to America’s national interests.
- [‘Silence Is Bad’: Shashi Tharoor Seeks Clarity From Pakistan On Imran Khan Amid Death Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/silence-is-bad-shashi-tharoor-seeks-clarity-from-pakistan-on-imran-khan-amid-death-rumours/): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has voiced concern over Pakistan’s silence on Imran Khan’s condition, as speculation and uncertainty continue to intensify.
- [Four dead after 14 people shot at child’s birthday party in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/four-dead-after-14-people-shot-at-childs-birthday-party-in-california/): Authorities have not yet released information about the attacker’s identity or motive behind attack on family gathering.
- [‘Who Lacks Civic Sense?’: Indian Man’s Video Of Littered Amsterdam Street Stirs Debate Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/who-lacks-civic-sense-indian-mans-video-of-littered-amsterdam-street-stirs-debate-online/): A viral video of trash-filled Amsterdam Central sparks debate on civic sense, challenging stereotypes about Indians and Europeans and highlighting public space management.
- [LIVE: Israeli jets target southern Gaza; raids reported in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/live-israeli-jets-target-southern-gaza-raids-reported-in-west-bank/): Israeli army carried out attacks east of Rafah city, demolitions east of Khan Younis.
- [Thousands rally in Philippines, demanding Marcos resign over graft scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/thousands-rally-in-philippines-demanding-marcos-resign-over-graft-scandal/): Claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr took kickbacks from infrastructure projects fuel outrage in the Philippines.
- ['Imran Khan Alive In Adiala Jail': PTI Senator Alleges Regime Pressuring Him To Leave Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/imran-khan-alive-in-adiala-jail-pti-senator-alleges-regime-pressuring-him-to-leave-pakistan/): PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan dismissed social media rumours of Imran Khan’s death, confirming the former Prime Minister is alive in Adiala Jail.
- [India Steps Up Rescue Efforts In Sri Lanka Under Op Sagar Bandhu Amid Cyclone Ditwah Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/india-steps-up-rescue-efforts-in-sri-lanka-under-op-sagar-bandhu-amid-cyclone-ditwah-crisis/): The Indian Air Force has deployed Mi-17 V5 helicopters in Colombo for quick Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions.
- [Pakistan’s Top Economic Body Under Fire As IMF Questions Transparency, Military Influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/pakistans-top-economic-body-under-fire-as-imf-questions-transparency-military-influence/): IMF concerns over Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council have intensified, as questions about transparency, accountability and failing investment flows deepen.
- [Haryana Man Studying In UK Stabbed To Death; Family, MLA Seek Support For Repatriation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/haryana-man-studying-in-uk-stabbed-to-death-family-mla-seek-support-for-repatriation/): Vijay’s brother, Ravi Kumar, who lives in Jagrambass village in the Badhra subdivision, has written to the MEA asking for urgent help.
- [Norovirus Surge In US: What To Know About The Rapid Spread Of 'Winter Vomiting' Virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/norovirus-surge-in-us-what-to-know-about-the-rapid-spread-of-winter-vomiting-virus/): Norovirus cases are rising in the US, with CDC and WastewaterSCAN data showing sharp increases, especially in Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana.
- [Fresh Teaser Of Nikhil Kamath–Elon Musk Podcast Sets Social Media Abuzz With Laughter, Jokes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/fresh-teaser-of-nikhil-kamath-elon-musk-podcast-sets-social-media-abuzz-with-laughter-jokes/): Nikhil Kamath teases a humorous WTF podcast episode with Elon Musk, sparking social media buzz over their banter, laughter, and Musk’s fascination with the letter X.
- [One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/one-killed-in-riot-in-iraqs-erbil-after-attack-on-khor-mor-gas-field/): Kurdish authorities say one killed, several wounded in riots in Erbil’s Gwer, as authorities try to restore power.
- [Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-europe-demanding-justice-over-israels-gaza-war/): Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians come as the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza crosses 70,000.
- [BREAKING: Tom Stoppard, Oscar-Winning Writer of Shakespeare in Love, Passes Away At 88 | N18G | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/breaking-tom-stoppard-oscar-winning-writer-of-shakespeare-in-love-passes-away-at-88-n18g-4k/): The world mourns the loss of legendary playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard, who passed away at the age of 88. Renowned for his work across stage, screen, and radio, Stoppard’s career spanned decades, earning him an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love and five Tony Awards for his contributions to theatre. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [Stockton Shooting: Gunman Opens Fire On Multiple People In California; Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/stockton-shooting-gunman-opens-fire-on-multiple-people-in-california-several-injured/): Post Content
- [Trump Warns Venezuela’s President Maduro To Quit Or Face Possible US Military Action: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/trump-warns-venezuelas-president-maduro-to-quit-or-face-possible-us-military-action-report/): US President Donald Trump has warned Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to step down or risk potential American military action, a report says.
- [Zelenskyy Says ‘Dignified End’ To War Within Reach As US Takes Constructive Steps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/zelenskyy-says-dignified-end-to-war-within-reach-as-us-takes-constructive-steps/): Zelenskyy leads a Ukrainian delegation to Washington for talks on ending the war with Russia, focusing on Geneva points and air-defence,amid Putin’s rejection of Kyiv’s legitimacy.
- [Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia hospitalised in ‘very critical’ condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/bangladeshs-khaleda-zia-hospitalised-in-very-critical-condition/): Ex-prime minister’s family calls for prayers for her early recovery after hospitalisation for a lung infection.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1375/): Here are the key events from day 1,375 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Flamengo beat Palmeiras to win Copa Libertadores title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/flamengo-beat-palmeiras-to-win-copa-libertadores-title/): Flamengo beat fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in Peru to lift the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time.
- [Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/guinea-bissaus-deposed-president-travels-to-congos-brazzaville-reports/): Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week’s coup.
- [What next for Ukraine after President Zelenskyy’s top aide quits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/what-next-for-ukraine-after-president-zelenskyys-top-aide-quits/): Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid.
- [Corbyn’s new party faces crisis as cofounder skips first day of conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/corbyns-new-party-faces-crisis-as-cofounder-skips-first-day-of-conference/): Internal rifts deepen in Corbyn’s party as cofounder Sultana refuses to attend conference amid expulsion concerns.
- [Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/pope-leo-visits-blue-mosque-in-turkiyes-istanbul/): The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.
- [US whistleblower exposes Biden administration’s Israel cover-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/us-whistleblower-exposes-biden-administrations-israel-cover-up/): Whistleblower Steve Gabavics tells Marc Lamont Hill how the US dismissed Israel’s killing of an Al Jazeera journalist.
- [Tom Stoppard, celebrated British playwright, dies aged 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/tom-stoppard-celebrated-british-playwright-dies-aged-88/): Stoppard’s writing, often philosophical or scientific but consistently funny, gave rise to the term Stoppardian.
- ['Incredible Work': IAF Undertakes Daring Rescue Missions To Save Ditwah-Hit Sri Lankans | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/incredible-work-iaf-undertakes-daring-rescue-missions-to-save-ditwah-hit-sri-lankans-watch/): Indian helicopters and warships like INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri are aiding Sri Lanka after cyclone Ditwah, delivering relief and rescuing thousands.
- [Gaza's Death Toll Crosses 70,000 As Bodies Identified In Rubble Amid Fragile Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/gazas-death-toll-crosses-70000-as-bodies-identified-in-rubble-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): A total of 301 people were added to the toll since Thursday as people identified bodies buried in the rubble for some time, while Israeli strikes continue despite a ceasefire.
- [LIVE: Palmeiras vs Flamengo – Copa Libertadores final 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/live-palmeiras-vs-flamengo-copa-libertadores-final-2025/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the all Brazilian final.
- [What happens in Gaza’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/what-happens-in-gazas-bermuda-triangle/): Aid keeps disappearing.
- [Why isn’t US media busting the ‘narco-state’ myth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/why-isnt-us-media-busting-the-narco-state-myth/): The US sabre-rattling against Venezuela shows how complicit the media can be in manufacturing a threat.
- [Tunisia police arrrest opposition figure Chaima Issa during protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/tunisia-police-arrrest-opposition-figure-chaima-issa-during-protest/): Arrest comes after appeals court handed jail terms to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers.
- [Afghan Suspect Charged With Murder Over US National Guard Shooting Expected To Survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/afghan-suspect-charged-with-murder-over-us-national-guard-shooting-expected-to-survive/): Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was charged with first-degree murder after one of the two National Guard troops he shot near the White House on Wednesday died.
- [Russian strikes on Kyiv kill three as Ukraine envoys travel to US for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/russian-strikes-on-kyiv-kill-three-as-ukraine-envoys-travel-to-us-for-talks/): Russian strikes on Kyiv kill three, injure dozens, as Ukraine seeks US support for a resolution to the war.
- [‘Want Proof Of His Life’: Imran Khan’s Son Demands Govt Show Evidence Of Former PM’s Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/want-proof-of-his-life-imran-khans-son-demands-govt-show-evidence-of-former-pms-condition/): No family member, lawyer or party representative has been permitted to meet Khan for nearly a month, fuelling rumours that he may have been harmed in custody.
- [Peace Plan Favors Russia, Says Oleksandr Merezhko On Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan | World 360 | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/peace-plan-favors-russia-says-oleksandr-merezhko-on-trumps-ukraine-peace-plan-world-360-news18/): Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko has shared a powerful assessment of US President Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace plan — stating that the plan has “always been in favor of Russia.” n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Pakistan Will Send Forces To Gaza': Minister Ishaq Dar Says Disarming Hamas ‘Not Our Work’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/pakistan-will-send-forces-to-gaza-minister-ishaq-dar-says-disarming-hamas-not-our-work/): ‘Pakistan Will Send Forces To Gaza’: Minister Ishaq Dar Says Disarming Hamas ‘Not Our Work’
- [Finland To Close Its Pakistan Embassy In 2026, Also Shuttering Kabul, Yangon Over 'Limited Ties'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/finland-to-close-its-pakistan-embassy-in-2026-also-shuttering-kabul-yangon-over-limited-ties/): Finland will close its embassies in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon next year over “their limited commercial and economic relations with Finland.”
- [LIVE: Donald Trump says Venezuela airspace now closed as tensions surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/live-donald-trump-says-venezuela-airspace-now-closed-as-tensions-surge/): No immediate response from Venezuela after President Trump’s makes the announcement on social media on Saturday.
- [‘I am a terrorist’, UK activists release video to support Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/i-am-a-terrorist-uk-activists-release-video-to-support-palestine-action/): A UK activist group has released a video of pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested by police.
- [Pope Leo tours Istanbul’s Blue Mosque during Turkiye trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/pope-leo-tours-istanbuls-blue-mosque-during-turkiye-trip/): The Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo, visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque as part of his four-day trip to Turkiye.
- [Trump says Venezuela airspace to be shut ‘in its entirety’ as tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/trump-says-venezuela-airspace-to-be-shut-in-its-entirety-as-tensions-rise/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Hezbollah Leaves Door Open To Fresh Conflict With Israel After IDF Strike Kills Top Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/hezbollah-leaves-door-open-to-fresh-conflict-with-israel-after-idf-strike-kills-top-commander/): Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s top military commander, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, in a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on November 23 has sparked fears of a renewed conflict.
- [After Leaving Sri Lanka Sunk In Sorrow, Cyclone Ditwah Sets Stormy Sights On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/after-leaving-sri-lanka-sunk-in-sorrow-cyclone-ditwah-sets-stormy-sights-on-india/): India swiftly launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to extend crucial Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to its closest maritime neighbour
- [Trump Tells Airlines To Consider Venezuela's Airspace 'Closed' As US Military Action Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/trump-tells-airlines-to-consider-venezuelas-airspace-closed-as-us-military-action-looms/): Trump said the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed, marking the latest escalation with Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro.
- [Ditwah Batters Sri Lanka: Colombo Sets Up Tourist Hotline, Indian Embassy Assists Stranded Flyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/ditwah-batters-sri-lanka-colombo-sets-up-tourist-hotline-indian-embassy-assists-stranded-flyers/): Two Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant were also deployed for search and rescue operations.
- [Double Whammy For Putin? Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet Attacked Near NATO Nation', ‘ICBM Burns Mid-Test’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/double-whammy-for-putin-russias-shadow-fleet-attacked-near-nato-nation-icbm-burns-mid-test4k/): Explosions hit two Russian shadow-fleet tankers, including the 274m Kairos, in the Black Sea near Turkey, sparking fires and prompting Turkish rescue teams.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:26 – BLASTS ROCK PUTIN’S ‘SHADOW FLEET’04:23 – RUSSIA RAINS MISSILES, DRONES ON KYIV ós n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Blaze On The Black Sea: Dramatic Visuals Capture Ukraine’s Drone Strike On Russian Vessel Virat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/blaze-on-the-black-sea-dramatic-visuals-capture-ukraines-drone-strike-on-russian-vessel-virat/): The Turkish transport ministry said the Russian shadow fleet tanker ‘Virat’ was struck again off Turkey’s Black Sea coast after it was hit by unmanned vessels on Friday.
- [Sri Lanka Declares State Of Emergency As Cyclone 'Ditwah' Kills 132 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/29/sri-lanka-declares-state-of-emergency-as-cyclone-ditwah-kills-132-people/): The Sri Lankan government has appealed for international assistance as Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ killed more than 130 people across the country.
- [Zelenskyy says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with new revisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/zelenskyy-says-us-peace-plan-looks-better-with-new-revisions/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke optimistically about revising the plan to end its war with Russia.
- [Cameroon’s opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/cameroons-opposition-leader-anicet-ekane-dies-in-military-detention/): Veteran politician Anicet Ekane’s death sparks accusations of medical neglect and intensifies post-election crisis.
- [The illusion of Western peacemaking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/the-illusion-of-western-peacemaking/): When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.
- [Sri Lanka Grapples With Ditwah Aftermath; India, Neighbours Rush Aid As Death Toll Climbs To 390](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/sri-lanka-grapples-with-ditwah-aftermath-india-neighbours-rush-aid-as-death-toll-climbs-to-390/): Residents are recovering from the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah after the storm moved on leaving devastation in its wake, killing over 300.
- [US to Hit Venezuela? Trump's High-stakes Oval Office Meet as Hegseth Faces ‘War Crime' Scrutiny |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/us-to-hit-venezuela-trumps-high-stakes-oval-office-meet-as-hegseth-faces-war-crime-scrutiny-4k/): The US President will hold a meeting at the White House on the evening of Dec. 1 about next steps on Venezuela, CNN reported citing unnamed sources. Key members of Trump’s Cabinet, including Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, US top army general and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to attend the meeting.The meeting, expected […]
- [Pakistan President Urgently Calls Joint Parliament Session Amid National Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pakistan-president-urgently-calls-joint-parliament-session-amid-national-security-concerns/): Top intelligence sources said this is a coordinated civil-military effort designed to swiftly establish new command architecture, in anticipation of army chief-level notifications
- [Trump says Israel must seek ‘strong and true dialogue’ with Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/trump-says-israel-must-seek-strong-and-true-dialogue-with-syria/): Donald Trump warns against actions that could ‘interfere with Syria’s evolution’ amid new Israeli incursion, strikes.
- [UK special forces chiefs covered up Afghanistan war crimes, inquiry told](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/uk-special-forces-chiefs-covered-up-afghanistan-war-crimes-inquiry-told/): Senior military leaders suppressed reports of potential war crimes by elite troops, whistleblower testifies.
- [Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/jamaica-secures-6-7bn-for-hurricane-recovery-and-reconstruction-plan/): Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.
- [Rebuilding Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/rebuilding-gaza/): We compare and contrast Gaza’s destruction over the past two years with the ongoing Palestinian efforts to rebuild.
- [Trump administration discusses Venezuela amid military build-up concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/trump-administration-discusses-venezuela-amid-military-build-up-concerns/): US military build-up near Venezuela raises fearof invasion; White House defends kill order of alleged drug smugglers.
- [ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/ecowas-delegation-visits-guinea-bissau-for-talks-after-military-coup/): Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing ‘imminent threat to his life’.
- [Melania Trump Unveils White House Christmas Decor, Says It Represents US' 'Patriotism, Generosity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/melania-trump-unveils-white-house-christmas-decor-says-it-represents-us-patriotism-generosity/): Melania Trump unveiled White House holiday decorations themed “Home Is Where the Heart Is”, honouring American generosity and patriotism.
- [Pakistan May Allow Conditional Meeting Between Imran Khan And Sister; Curbs Imposed In Rawalpindi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pakistan-may-allow-conditional-meeting-between-imran-khan-and-sister-curbs-imposed-in-rawalpindi/): Pakistani authorities may allow a meeting between former PM Imran Khan and his sister, subject to conditions, as his supporters ramp up pressure on the federal government.
- [Official Newspaper In Syria Makes A Comeback 5 Years After Assad's Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/official-newspaper-in-syria-makes-a-comeback-5-years-after-assads-ban/): Al Thawra Al Souriya launches its first print issue in Syria after five years, marking a shift in media freedom under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- [Indonesia races to find missing after massive floods, landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/indonesia-races-to-find-missing-after-massive-floods-landslides/): More than 1,000 people have died in floods and landslides across south Asia after days of tropical storms.
- [Children forced to take up jobs to help their families survive in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/children-forced-to-take-up-jobs-to-help-their-families-survive-in-gaza/): As families struggle to make ends meet during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, many children have been forced to work.
- [From war to winter: Gaza couple wait to welcome baby in flooded tent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/from-war-to-winter-gaza-couple-wait-to-welcome-baby-in-flooded-tent/): Samar and Abdulrahman had everything ready for their baby. But rains ruined their plans, as they try to survive in Gaza.
- [US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/us-uk-agree-to-zero-tariffs-on-medicines-uk-commits-to-higher-spending/): The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.
- [US Court Disqualifies Trump's Former Lawyer As Top New Jersey Federal Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/us-court-disqualifies-trumps-former-lawyer-as-top-new-jersey-federal-prosecutor/): A court disqualified Alina Habba as acting US Attorney in New Jersey, citing unlawful appointment by Trump administration, impacting federal cases.
- [PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health, Extends Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pm-modi-expresses-concern-over-former-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zias-health-extends-support/): PM Modi acknowledged her long-standing contribution to Bangladesh’s public life and conveyed heartfelt wishes for her swift recovery.
- [Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in Lebanon and the Levant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pope-leo-xiv-prays-for-peace-in-lebanon-and-the-levant/): Pope Leo stopped at one of Lebanon’s most important Christian sites.
- [Ukraine seeks to shore up support in Brussels, Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/ukraine-seeks-to-shore-up-support-in-brussels-paris/): Senior US officials will meet President Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, two days after US-Ukraine peace talks in Florida.
- [As US-Venezuela Row Intensifies, Donald Trump To Chair Key Meet At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/as-us-venezuela-row-intensifies-donald-trump-to-chair-key-meet-at-white-house/): Trump to meet key officials at Oval Officeon Venezuela amid US military buildup in the Caribbean, strikes on drug vessels, and tensions with Maduro over Operation Southern Spear.
- [Who Are Imran Khan's Sons? What They Do In UK And How They Became Richer Than Their Father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/who-are-imran-khans-sons-what-they-do-in-uk-and-how-they-became-richer-than-their-father/): With Pakistan gripped by uncertainty over Imran Khan’s fate, the question of whether his sons can, or will, return is being watched with intense interest
- [PM Modi Condoles Cyclone Ditwah Losses In Call With Sri Lankan President, Vows India’s Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pm-modi-condoles-cyclone-ditwah-losses-in-call-with-sri-lankan-president-vows-indias-support/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that India will continue to support Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
- [What does Netanyahu want to be pardoned for and is it possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/what-does-netanyahu-want-to-be-pardoned-for-and-is-it-possible/): The Israeli prime minister is facing corruption charges that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
- [China cracks down on calls for accountability over deadly Hong Kong blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/china-cracks-down-on-calls-for-accountability-over-deadly-hong-kong-blaze/): Hong Kong’s national security police arrest three, as Beijing issues warning to ‘anti-China and pro-chaos elements’.
- [What is the UK’s new socialist Your Party, which is beset with infighting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/what-is-the-uks-new-socialist-your-party-which-is-beset-with-infighting/): Rift between leaders was laid bare at inaugural conference for party cofounded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
- [India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/india-orders-phone-makers-to-pre-install-state-owned-web-safety-app-report/): Directive gives companies 90 days to ensure Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones.
- [China's Military Firms Struggle As Rise In Corruption Slows Arms Contracts, Procurement: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/chinas-military-firms-struggle-as-rise-in-corruption-slows-arms-contracts-procurement-report/): China’s top military firms saw a 10% revenue drop amid rising corruption and slow arms contracts, contrasting global growth driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, SIPRI reports.
- [‘Wasn’t The Brain’: Trump Downplays Walter Reed MRI Amid Questions Over His Cognitive Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/wasnt-the-brain-trump-downplays-walter-reed-mri-amid-questions-over-his-cognitive-edge/): Donald Trump downplays questions about his October MRI, calling results perfect and offering to release them.
- [Op Sagar Bandhu Day 4: India Sends 53 Tons Of Aid To Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka, Deploys Aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/op-sagar-bandhu-day-4-india-sends-53-tons-of-aid-to-ditwah-hit-sri-lanka-deploys-aircraft/): India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, delivering 53 tons of relief, rescuing 150 people, and evacuating 2,000.
- [Russian President Putin To Visit India On December 4: Is His Car Better Than Donald Trump’s?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/russian-president-putin-to-visit-india-on-december-4-is-his-car-better-than-donald-trumps/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘fortress on wheels’ Aurus Senat versus US President Donald Trump’s ‘world’s safest’ Beast: Which car is better?
- ['They've Decided To Put Me In Jail': Imran Khan's Sister On Pakistan Govt's 'Vendetta' Against Her Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/theyve-decided-to-put-me-in-jail-imran-khans-sister-on-pakistan-govts-vendetta-against-her-family/): Aleema Khan has accused the authorities of weaponising state institutions to silence her family and former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
- [Tough Issues On Russia-Ukraine Need To Be Resolved, Says Zelenskyy After Florida Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/tough-issues-on-russia-ukraine-need-to-be-resolved-says-zelenskyy-after-florida-talks/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks support from Emmanuel Macron after US-Ukraine talks in Florida, as tough issues remain on a revised peace plan and Ukraine’s long-term security.
- [Govt Debunks Pakistan’s Fake Letter Claiming India Wanted Imran Khan's Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/govt-debunks-pakistans-fake-letter-claiming-india-wanted-imran-khans-custody/): Press Information Bureau debunked a fake letter claiming India asked Pakistan to transfer Imran Khan as a political prisoner, warning citizens against Pakistani propaganda online.
- [Israel To Upgrade Iron Dome With 100-KW Iron Beam: This New Layer Can Neutralise Rockets & Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/israel-to-upgrade-iron-dome-with-100-kw-iron-beam-this-new-layer-can-neutralise-rockets-drones/): Developed by Rafael, the Iron Beam can intercept threats at a 10km range and can effectively neutralise them using a laser beam
- [Recovery under way after floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/recovery-under-way-after-floods-in-indonesia-sri-lanka-thailand/): Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand leave more than 1,000 dead, thousands missing and millions displaced.
- [Venezuela’s OPEC plea unlikely to “obtain much” for support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/venezuelas-opec-plea-unlikely-to-obtain-much-for-support/): “I doubt that you can have a great deal of support in Venezuela from Saudi Arabia.”
- [Mourning begins in Syrian town after deadly Israeli raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/mourning-begins-in-syrian-town-after-deadly-israeli-raid/): Days of mourning have begun in a Syrian town in the Damascus countryside after an Israeli raid and air attack killed 13.
- [Putin “shouldn’t be rewarded” in Ukraine peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/putin-shouldnt-be-rewarded-in-ukraine-peace-plan/): “There is a real attitude of fatigue with the [Russia-Ukraine] war.”
- [Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, to prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/bangladesh-sentences-british-mp-sheikh-hasinas-niece-to-prison/): The former leader and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, were sentenced in absentia for corruption in a land deal.
- [Australia charges four men over ‘satanic’ child sex abuse material](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/australia-charges-four-men-over-satanic-child-sex-abuse-material/): Police say they seized thousands of videos of abuse involving symbols and rituals linked to Satanism and the occult.
- [Palestinian students return to class at Gaza university](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/palestinian-students-return-to-class-at-gaza-university/): After two years of war, students have returned to in-person classes at Gaza’s Islamic University.
- [Spain and Barcelona star Bonmati ruled out for months with leg fracture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/spain-and-barcelona-star-bonmati-ruled-out-for-months-with-leg-fracture/): Three-time Ballon D’Or winner sustains injury in training with Spain before women’s Nations League final second leg.
- [Al Jazeera reports from reopened US base as Venezuela tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/al-jazeera-reports-from-reopened-us-base-as-venezuela-tensions-rise/): The US has reopened a military base in Puerto Rico as it steps up threats against Venezuela.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Four killed in Dnipro, Witkoff heading to Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/russia-ukraine-war-live-four-killed-in-dnipro-witkoff-heading-to-moscow/): Russian attacks on Ukraine continue even as diplomatic efforts to end the war gain momentum.
- [Saudi Arabia To Mediate Peace Talks Between Pakistan And Afghanistan; Delegations Reach Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/saudi-arabia-to-mediate-peace-talks-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan-delegations-reach-riyadh/): Saudi Arabia is looking for a opportunity to reclaim its role as the primary mediator among Muslim countries as tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to escalate.
- ['90% Dip In Punjab, Haryana Farm Fires': Centre Says Delhi's Air Saw Improvement This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/90-dip-in-punjab-haryana-farm-fires-centre-says-delhis-air-saw-improvement-this-year/): Delhi’s air quality improved in 2025 as Punjab and Haryana saw a 90% drop in fire incidences during paddy harvest season, the Centre replied to a starred question in Lok Sabha.
- [459 Indian-Origin Truck Drivers Lose Licences Amid Document Fraud Case In New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/459-indian-origin-truck-drivers-lose-licences-amid-document-fraud-case-in-new-zealand/): New Zealand cancelled 459 heavy-vehicle licences of Indian-origin drivers over fake documents, sparking protests, financial distress, and debate on reliance on migrant labour
- [China Talks ‘Security’ With Russia As Japan ‘Eyes Philippines Missile Sale’ Post-Taiwan SAM Dare |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/china-talks-security-with-russia-as-japan-eyes-philippines-missile-sale-post-taiwan-sam-dare-4k/): Japan is holding informal talks with the Philippines on a potential transfer of its Type 03 Chu SAM* air defence system amid rising tensions with China, as per Kyodo NewsThe report on the export of the medium-range missile system comes as Tokyo moves to scrap strict limits that have kept lethal weapons off its export […]
- [Denmark Ends Christmas Letter Delivery. Could India Go Digital Without Losing Sentiment & Tradition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/denmark-ends-christmas-letter-delivery-could-india-go-digital-without-losing-sentiment-tradition/): Denmark’s move is not just about mail. It signals a deeper shift: What happens when an entire country becomes truly digital? Will India make such a decision
- [More than 1,600 people flee Sudan’s South Kordofan in single day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/more-than-1600-people-flee-sudans-south-kordofan-in-single-day/): Sudanese flee Kertala as RSF attacks in South Kordofan escalate, driving mass displacement across Sudan.
- [Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: La Liga preview – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-la-liga-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Barca host Atletico with in-form sides seeking to burnish their title credentials amid a wobble by rivals Real Madrid.
- [A Gaza family split by medical evacuation hopes transplant could unite them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/a-gaza-family-split-by-medical-evacuation-hopes-transplant-could-unite-them/): Abdullah, 10, left Gaza for cancer treatment. Now his family could join him in Italy, but only if they test as a match.
- [How I’m fighting the US prison system from the inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/how-im-fighting-the-us-prison-system-from-the-inside/): Many of us behind the wall believe the system is built for conviction. So we’re learning the law to fight our cases.
- [Sheikh Hasina, Niece Tulip Siddiq Sentenced To Life Imprisonment In Land Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/sheikh-hasina-niece-tulip-siddiq-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-in-land-scam/): Post Content
- [Benjamin Netanyahu's Pardon Plea Explained: Charges, Stakes & What Comes Next For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/benjamin-netanyahus-pardon-plea-explained-charges-stakes-what-comes-next-for-israel/): Netanyahu is facing criminal charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust across three separate cases, commonly referred to as Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000
- [Israel’s genocidal war forces Gaza children into work as breadwinners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/israels-genocidal-war-forces-gaza-children-into-work-as-breadwinners/): Children as young as eight have been pushed to work for their families’ survival, losing their education and childhood.
- [Former US immigration judge among dozens fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/former-us-immigration-judge-among-dozens-fired/): Former US immigration judge among dozens fired
- [Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras presidential vote, early trends show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/trump-backed-candidate-leads-honduras-presidential-vote-early-trends-show/): Nasry Asfura holds a narrow lead over his rival Salvador Nasralla, with about 40 percent of the votes counted.
- [‘Answer Is Yes!’ Trump Confirms Secret Maduro Call, Tells Venezuela Prez To Flee To Russia? | US |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/answer-is-yes-trump-confirms-secret-maduro-call-tells-venezuela-prez-to-flee-to-russia-us-4k/): A US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II skidded off the runway at the Roosevelt Roads naval base in eastern Puerto Rico amid rising tensions with VenezuelaThis was reported by several open-source intelligence analysts on social media, including @OSINTDefender, who cited a Reuters image from Nov. 29The Reuters news agency released the photo with the caption […]
- [Israelis protest against Netanyahu’s pardon request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/israelis-protest-against-netanyahus-pardon-request/): Hundreds of Israelis in Tel Aviv protested against Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request for his corruption trial.
- [‘Deeply Appreciate’: Sri Lankans Thank India On X For Operation Sagar Bandhu Amid Cyclone Ditwah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/deeply-appreciate-sri-lankans-thank-india-on-x-for-operation-sagar-bandhu-amid-cyclone-ditwah/): India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu delivered swift cyclone relief to Sri Lanka, earning gratitude from Sri Lankan leaders.
- [Pope Leo says two-state is ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pope-leo-says-two-state-is-only-solution-for-israel-palestine/): Pope Leo XIV told reporters on Sunday that a two-state resolution is the ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine.
- [Drone video shows devastation from floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/drone-video-shows-devastation-from-floods-in-indonesias-sumatra/): Drone video shows widespread destruction in part of Sumatra in Indonesia, where over 440 people have died in flooding.
- [Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand leave close to 1,000 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/floods-in-indonesia-sri-lanka-thailand-leave-close-to-1000-dead/): Torrential rain has left Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia under water
- [Hong Kong Police Release First Images From Inside The Building Where Fire Killed 146](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/hong-kong-police-release-first-images-from-inside-the-building-where-fire-killed-146/): Hong Kong Fire: As per the officials, another 100 people remain unaccounted for and 79 were injured.
- [Sheikh Hasina, Her Niece Sentenced To 5-Year Jail Term In Bangladesh Land Scam Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/sheikh-hasina-her-niece-sentenced-to-5-year-jail-term-in-bangladesh-land-scam-case/): A Bangladesh court has sentenced Sheikh Hasina to five years in jail and her niece, UK MP Tulip Siddiq, to two years for alleged corruption in a government land project.
- [Why Trump Skipped Johannesburg G20 And Then Disinvited South Africa From The 2026 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/why-trump-skipped-johannesburg-g20-and-then-disinvited-south-africa-from-the-2026-summit/): Trump boycotted the Johannesburg summit, accusing South Africa of ‘killing white people’, and later said the country will not be receiving an invitation to the G20 Miami summit.
- [Why is work-related migration to rich countries falling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/why-is-work-related-migration-to-rich-countries-falling/): Migration tide turns as rich countries see a slowdown and shifting flows of inbound people.
- [LIVE: Over 900 killed in floods in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/live-over-900-killed-in-floods-in-indonesia-malaysia-thailand-sri-lanka/): Floods across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have killed nearly 1,000 people in less than a week.
- [Venezuela calls on OPEC to counter US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/venezuela-calls-on-opec-to-counter-us-threats/): Maduro asks oil-producing bloc to help protect Venezuela’s oil reserves from US ‘aggression’.
- [Greek farmers clash with police amid protests over delayed EU subsidies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/greek-farmers-clash-with-police-amid-protests-over-delayed-eu-subsidies/): Hundreds of farmers block parts of the Athens-Thessaloniki highway in protest over the delayed payments.
- [Decoding Elon Musk’s Bold Prediction: Why He Says Work Will Be ‘Optional’ In Next 10-20 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/decoding-elon-musks-bold-prediction-why-he-says-work-will-be-optional-in-next-10-20-years/): Musk believes automation will reach a point where work becomes optional, money loses relevance, and societies enter what he calls an ‘age of abundance’ powered by AI and robots.
- [Cuban Accused Of Beheading Indian-Origin Motel Owner In Texas May Not Face Death Penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/cuban-accused-of-beheading-indian-origin-motel-owner-in-texas-may-not-face-death-penalty/): On September 10, 37-year-old Cobos-Martinez argued with 50-year-old manager Chandramouli Nagamallaiah over a broken washing machine and then severed his head in front of his family
- [Marco Rubio Calls US-Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Productive’ As Kyiv Seeks Security Guarantees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/marco-rubio-calls-us-ukraine-peace-talks-productive-as-kyiv-seeks-security-guarantees/): US and Ukrainian officials reported “productive” progress in peace talks, though significant disagreements, particularly over territorial issues, continue to slow negotiations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,376](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1376/): Here are the key events from day 1,376 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [H-1B Approvals For Indian IT Firms Crash To Lowest In 10 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/h-1b-approvals-for-indian-it-firms-crash-to-lowest-in-10-years/): In 2025, Indian IT firms saw H-1B approvals drop 70 percent since 2015, with only TCS in the top five. US tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft now dominate visa allocations.
- [Elon Musk Reveals His Obsession With 'X' On Nikhil Kamath's Podcast: 'Sometimes I Wonder...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/elon-musk-reveals-his-obsession-with-x-on-nikhil-kamaths-podcast-sometimes-i-wonder/): Reveals His Obsession With ‘X’ On ‘s Podcast: ‘Sometimes I Wonder…’ Zerodha co-founder and billionaire Nikhil Kamath’s upcoming guest on his podcast is none other than tech mogul Elon Musk, which has created quite the buzz on social media. Kamath released a new teaser on Sunday, showing the duo sharing several light-hearted moments.Earlier, a 39-second teaser […]
- [Trump Confirms Call With Venezuelan President Maduro Amid Reports Of US Military Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/trump-confirms-call-with-venezuelan-president-maduro-amid-reports-of-us-military-threats/): Amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions, Donald Trump has confirmed speaking with President Nicolás Maduro as reports of a military threat intensify.
- [Israelis protest in Tel Aviv after Netanyahu seeks pardon on fraud cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/israelis-protest-in-tel-aviv-after-netanyahu-seeks-pardon-on-fraud-cases/): Protesters rally outside President Isaac Herzog’s home demanding he reject the prime minister’s request for a pardon.
- ['Regrettable': South African President Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s G20 Ban Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/regrettable-south-african-president-ramaphosa-rejects-trumps-g20-ban-threat/): The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg after Trump repeated widely disproven claims that South Africa’s Black-majority govt discriminates against white citizens.
- ['Get Them Out Of Here': Donald Trump Pushes For 'Reverse Migration' After DC Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/get-them-out-of-here-donald-trump-pushes-for-reverse-migration-after-dc-shooting/): Trump said he plans to launch reverse migration, blaming Joe Biden for allowing people into the US who “shouldn’t be here” after a National Guard member was killed recently.
- [Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/top-global-arms-producers-revenues-surge-as-major-wars-rage-sipri-report/): From Israel to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other giant companies in the US and Europe, arms producers had a profitable 2024.
- [What is driving US President’s Trump’s actions against Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/what-is-driving-us-presidents-trumps-actions-against-venezuela/): Donald Trump declared Venezuela’s airspace ‘closed’ on Saturday.
- [Armed men kidnap 13 women in Nigeria’s latest abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/armed-men-kidnap-13-women-in-nigerias-latest-abduction/): A bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby and two women were kidnapped during a night raid in Sokoto State.
- [Opposition Demands Netanyahu's "Admission of Guilt, Retirement" For Pardon, Pope Visit Lebanon | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/opposition-demands-netanyahus-admission-of-guilt-retirement-for-pardon-pope-visit-lebanon-4k/): Israel’s political opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admit guilt and retire in exchange for a potential presidential pardon, intensifying the ongoing debate over corruption and political accountability. Meanwhile, Pope Francis is visiting Lebanon, highlighting efforts to promote peace, reconciliation, and interfaith dialogue in a country grappling with political instability and economic challenges. […]
- [Verstappen wins Qatar GP to keep F1 world championship alive with Norris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/verstappen-wins-qatar-gp-to-keep-f1-world-championship-alive-with-norris/): Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen closed to within 12 points of leader Lando Norris heading into final round in UAE.
- [Merino strikes to earn Arsenal bruising 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/merino-strikes-to-earn-arsenal-bruising-1-1-draw-at-10-man-chelsea/): Mikel Merino cancels out Trevoh Chalobah’s opener to spare the Premier League leaders’ blushes at Stamford Bridge.
- [Expect Florida Meeting To Yield 'More Progress' On Russia-Ukraine War Deal: US State Secy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/expect-florida-meeting-to-yield-more-progress-on-russia-ukraine-war-deal-us-state-secy/): Marco Rubio met Ukrainian officials in Hallandale Beach, aiming for progress on ending the Russia war. Rustem Umerov led Ukraine’s team after Andriy Yermak’s resignation.
- [US and Ukraine talks begin as Trump pushes to bring war to an end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/us-and-ukraine-talks-begin-as-trump-pushes-to-bring-war-to-an-end/): Delegations meet in Florida to ‘create pathway’ for sovereign Ukraine ahead of US special envoy Witkoff’s Moscow trip.
- [‘My Partner Is Half Indian, Son's Middle Name Is Sekhar’: Elon Musk On Nikhil Kamath Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/my-partner-is-half-indian-sons-middle-name-is-sekhar-elon-musk-on-nikhil-kamath-podcast/): Elon Musk spoke with Nikhil Kamath about partner Shivon’s Indian origin and said their son carried the middle name Sekhar.
- [Isak scores first goal as Liverpool defeat West Ham in Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/isak-scores-first-goal-as-liverpool-defeat-west-ham-in-premier-league/): Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham.
- [Turkey's Unmanned Jet Makes History With Radar-Guided Air-to-Air Missile Strike | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/turkeys-unmanned-jet-makes-history-with-radar-guided-air-to-air-missile-strike-watch/): Baykar noted that this was the “first time in Turkish aviation history that a national aircraft fired a domestically produced air-to-air missile.
- [Another Setback For Imran Khan? Pakistan Weighs Central Rule For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/another-setback-for-imran-khan-pakistan-weighs-central-rule-for-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-exclusive/): The federal government cites security lapses and non-compliance by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leadership as it evaluates a takeover of the PTI-ruled province.
- [Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Suspect Behind DC Shooting, Was Part Of Afghanistan's 'Zero Unit'. What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/rahmanullah-lakanwal-suspect-behind-dc-shooting-was-part-of-afghanistans-zero-unit-what-is-it/): Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect behind the DC shooting, previously served in a CIA-backed Afghan Army unit, known as one of the elite Zero Units.
- [Kazakhstan Urges Ukraine To Stop Attacking Oil Pipeline After Oil Exports Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/kazakhstan-urges-ukraine-to-stop-attacking-oil-pipeline-after-oil-exports-halted/): Kazakhstan condemned Ukraine’s drone attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, urging Ukraine to stop targeting the civilian facility amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.
- ['Some Misuse, But...': On Nikhil Kamath's Podcast, Musk Says H-1B Visas Shouldn't Be Shut Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/11/30/some-misuse-but-on-nikhil-kamaths-podcast-musk-says-h-1b-visas-shouldnt-be-shut-down/): Musk stressed that the visa system remains important for attracting skilled talent and should be fixed, not scrapped
- [Costco sues Trump administration for US tariff refund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/costco-sues-trump-administration-for-us-tariff-refund/): The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
- [Tight special election race in deep-red Tennessee concerns US Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/tight-special-election-race-in-deep-red-tennessee-concerns-us-republicans/): Polls show Democratic candidate within striking distance of Republican rival in district Trump carried by 22 points.
- [Is this the end of the internet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/is-this-the-end-of-the-internet/): This episode of The Stream asks: Is the internet as we know it on its way out?
- [Calls Grow For US Defence Secretary To Testify After Follow-Up Boat Strike Kills Two Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/calls-grow-for-us-defence-secretary-to-testify-after-follow-up-boat-strike-kills-two-survivors/): The WSJ urges Pete Hegseth to testify on the second strike ordered by Adm. Frank Bradley in Caribbean, sparking Congress debate over war crimes and Trump administration backlash.
- [Putin To Discuss Boosting Indian Imports During Talks With PM Modi, Seeks Stronger Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/putin-to-discuss-boosting-indian-imports-during-talks-with-pm-modi-seeks-stronger-cooperation/): Putin plans to boost imports of Indian goods and deepen Russia India economic ties, focusing on technology in energy, industry, space, and agriculture during talks with PM Modi.
- [Propaganda or military victory? Russia claims capture of Pokrovsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/propaganda-or-military-victory-russia-claims-capture-of-pokrovsk/): Russia claims to have captured the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, but is this a real victory or propaganda?
- [Trump’s Military Moves & Claims on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/trumps-military-moves-claims-on-venezuela/): Conflicting US claims on Venezuela are escalating fast – from “closed” airspace to defending deadly vessel strikes.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/live-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona host fellow title contenders Atletico.
- [Ex-EU top diplomat Mogherini detained in Belgium fraud case: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/ex-eu-top-diplomat-mogherini-detained-in-belgium-fraud-case-reports/): Mogherini is reported to be among three in custody for suspected fraud involving an EU-funded training programme.
- [Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull for 2026 F1 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/isack-hadjar-to-replace-yuki-tsunoda-at-red-bull-for-2026-f1-season/): Red Bull Racing will pair another new driver with Max Verstappen after Isack Hadjar replaced Yuki Tsunoda for next year.
- [Europe should seize Russia’s frozen assets now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/europe-should-seize-russias-frozen-assets-now/): With US aid stalled, only Moscow’s immobilised billions can keep Ukraine fighting.
- [Juan Orlando Hernandez freed after Trump’s ‘full and complete’ pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/juan-orlando-hernandez-freed-after-trumps-full-and-complete-pardon/): US President Trump defends the pardon, calling Hernandez’s treatment ‘harsh’ and backing his political ally’s party.
- [Trump Admin Official Calls For Travel Ban On Nations 'Flooding' US With 'Killers, Leeches, Junkies'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/trump-admin-official-calls-for-travel-ban-on-nations-flooding-us-with-killers-leeches-junkies/): Kristi Noem urges a US travel ban on unnamed countries over crime concerns, backed by President Trump and DHS. The DHS said that the list would be released soon.
- [‘We’re Ready For War’: Putin Warns Europe Against Hindering Ukraine Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/were-ready-for-war-putin-warns-europe-against-hindering-ukraine-peace-plan/): Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to Europe on Tuesday, saying that if European nations “want a war,” Russia is prepared to fight.
- [Israel Preparing for New War? Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Iran as Tehran Warns Over ‘Law of Jungle’| 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/israel-preparing-for-new-war-trump-netanyahu-discuss-iran-as-tehran-warns-over-law-of-jungle-4k/): US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed regional issues, including Iran, during a phone call on Dec. 1. The call came as Israeli Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram revealed Israel is developing new technology to prepare for a fresh war against Iran.”Enemies are learning and adapting. We are at a pivotal point […]
- ['It Was Over-Prosecution By Biden': Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Hernández](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/it-was-over-prosecution-by-biden-trump-pardons-former-honduran-president-hernandez/): Trump pardoned former Honduras President Hernández, releasing him after nearly 4 years in prison for drug trafficking, sparking debate over Biden administration actions.
- [‘Era Of Restraint Is Over’: New BESA Analysis Tracks India’s Post-Sindoor Security Doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/era-of-restraint-is-over-new-besa-analysis-tracks-indias-post-sindoor-security-doctrine/): The Israeli think tank argues that India’s previous policy of calibrated and predictable retaliation had inadvertently enabled cross-border terrorism
- [‘Admirable Characteristic’: Russia On India Putting National Interest First Despite Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/admirable-characteristic-russia-on-india-putting-national-interest-first-despite-trumps-tariffs/): Russia said it cannot interfere in India–US ties but noted that New Delhi is facing pressure over its purchase of Russian oil.
- [Why is the UK scaling back jury trials, and why is it controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/why-is-the-uk-scaling-back-jury-trials-and-why-is-it-controversial/): Right to trial by jury seen as a touchstone of the British justice system, but severe court backlogs may prompt change.
- [Was ex-Honduras leader Hernandez victim of Biden ‘set-up’, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/was-ex-honduras-leader-hernandez-victim-of-biden-set-up-as-trump-claims/): Trump’s plan to pardon ex-Honduran President Hernandez, convicted in a drug case, raises concerns over US credibility.
- [Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/israels-genocide-in-gaza-has-not-stopped-despite-the-ceasefire-analysts/): Analysts and a human rights group say Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire.
- [Bulgarian government pulls budget amid fierce protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/bulgarian-government-pulls-budget-amid-fierce-protests/): Protesters argue the draft budget would increase taxes and inflation with little payoff, while entrenching corruption.
- [Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid La Liga preview – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/athletic-bilbao-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Madrid are in need of a win after a series of draws enabled rivals Barcelona to gain pole position in La Liga.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu says deal with Syria possible but demands buffer zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/israels-netanyahu-says-deal-with-syria-possible-but-demands-buffer-zone/): US is pushing for a non-aggression pact between Israel, Syria, but Netanyahu has shown little appetite for compromise.
- [Is war between Ethiopia & Eritrea inevitable?: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/is-war-between-ethiopia-eritrea-inevitable-mehdi-hasan-getachew-reda/): Mehdi Hasan debates Getachew Reda on his alliance with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and justice for the war in Tigray.
- [Sudan’s paramilitary RSF claims control of key city of Babnusa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/sudans-paramilitary-rsf-claims-control-of-key-city-of-babnusa/): Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces say they have seized control of the city of Babnusa in West Kordofan.
- [Trump’s boat bombings: How the US has long used ‘double-tap’ strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/trumps-boat-bombings-how-the-us-has-long-used-double-tap-strikes/): ‘Double strikes’ allegedly used on Venezuelan boats accused of trafficking drugs were used extensively under Obama.
- [Israel targeted Al Shifa Hospital “the same way” as military systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/israel-targeted-al-shifa-hospital-the-same-way-as-military-systems/): “ What we are showing is the resilience, signs of resilience, trying to just stand up again.”
- [Ukraine Panics? Orders Search, Assault Ops To Save Pokrovsk? Russia Declares Capture of Key Town |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/ukraine-panics-orders-search-assault-ops-to-save-pokrovsk-russia-declares-capture-of-key-town-4k/): Russia claimed capture of key eastern Ukrainian hubs Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, intensifying pressure on Kyiv amid US-led peace talks. Pokrovsk, a major Donetsk road-rail hub, has seen months of heavy fighting, with Ukraine recently sending reinforcements, including special forces.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:56 – PUTIN GEARS UP FOR BIG WITKOFF PEACE MEET05:03 – UKRAINE DRAGS NATO INTO […]
- [Charlie Kirk’s Wikipedia Page Most Read Article Of 2025 With 45 Million Views](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/charlie-kirks-wikipedia-page-most-read-article-of-2025-with-45-million-views/): Charlie Kirk’s Wikipedia article led 2025 with over 45 million views after his assassination, followed by notable deaths, Ed Gein, Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
- [Pakistan PM Chairs High-Level Talks Ahead Of New Chief Of Defence Staff Appointment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/pakistan-pm-chairs-high-level-talks-ahead-of-new-chief-of-defence-staff-appointment/): During the meeting, top Pakistani officials reviewed legal and procedural technicalities related to the proposed defence appointments.
- [Diaspora Pressure And Diplomacy Forced Jail Access, Says Imran Khan's Close Aide | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/diaspora-pressure-and-diplomacy-forced-jail-access-says-imran-khans-close-aide-exclusive/): Dr Salman Ahmed characterised the permission as a ‘tactical retreat’ by the Pakistani establishment
- ['Imran Khan Is Fit, But He's Being Mentally Tourtured': Sister Meets Former PM In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/imran-khan-is-fit-but-hes-being-mentally-tourtured-sister-meets-former-pm-in-jail/): Sources close to Uzma Khan said the former PM remained mentally strong and conveyed a message for his party leadership as well as for what he called an “undemocratic regime.”
- [‘Asim Munir Mentally Unstable, Tyrannical Dictator’: Imran Khan’s Message From Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/asim-munir-mentally-unstable-tyrannical-dictator-imran-khans-message-from-jail/): Imran Khan said that if something were to happen to him inside Adiala Jail, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir should be held accountable.
- [Trump cries foul over ‘technical tie’ in Honduras presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/trump-cries-foul-over-technical-tie-in-honduras-presidential-race/): The latest vote count has Trump’s favoured right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura just 515 ballots ahead of his rival.
- [Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/pope-leo-wraps-up-lebanon-visit-with-prayers-at-site-of-beirut-port-blast/): Capping off symbolic three-day visit, the Pontiff urged Lebanese unity and the pursuit of peace and justice.
- [Pope prays at site of 2020 Beirut port explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/pope-prays-at-site-of-2020-beirut-port-explosion/): Leo XIV urges justice and peace for Lebanon’s people as he wraps up his first foreign trip.
- [Hegseth under scrutiny after US kills boat strike survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/hegseth-under-scrutiny-after-us-kills-boat-strike-survivors/): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing questions after authorising a second attack on an alleged drug boat.
- [Did ex-South African President Zuma’s daughter recruit for Russia’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/did-ex-south-african-president-zumas-daughter-recruit-for-russias-war/): Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of luring men to Russia in the latest scandal rocking the prominent Zuma family.
- [Beyond Netanyahu: Israel’s major political corruption scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/beyond-netanyahu-israels-major-political-corruption-scandals/): Every prime minister in Tel Aviv since 1996 has been investigated on charges of corruption.
- [Is entertainment making us better or quietly reshaping us for the worse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/is-entertainment-making-us-better-or-quietly-reshaping-us-for-the-worse/): Is this truly the golden age of creativity or has entertainment lost the meaning it once offered?
- [AI threatens to widen inequality among states: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/ai-threatens-to-widen-inequality-among-states-un/): Report warns of potential ‘great divergence’, with developed states profiting and others left behind.
- [Netanyahu requesting pardon is him “getting into election mode”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/netanyahu-requesting-pardon-is-him-getting-into-election-mode/): “By asking for the pardon he’s dividing the country even more.”
- [How will the latest sacking of a top aide affect Ukraine amid Russia war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/how-will-the-latest-sacking-of-a-top-aide-affect-ukraine-amid-russia-war/): Although Yermak was Zelenskyy’s right-hand man, observers say his downfall could benefit the president in short term.
- [Russian tanker struck off Turkiye as Ukraine targets ‘shadow fleet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/russian-tanker-struck-off-turkiye-as-ukraine-targets-shadow-fleet/): The reported attack on the Midvolga-2 comes days after Ukraine hit two other Russian-flagged ships in the Black Sea.
- [Video: Protesters clash with police at anti-government march in Bulgaria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/video-protesters-clash-with-police-at-anti-government-march-in-bulgaria/): Bulgaria’s government says it is withdrawing a planned budget after a major protest in the capital Sofia,
- [Robin Smith, ex-England cricketer, dies aged 62](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/robin-smith-ex-england-cricketer-dies-aged-62/): The South African-born English cricketer, who played from the late-1980s, scored more than 4000 test match runs.
- [Imran Khan's Sister Uzma Khanum Allowed To Visit Him In Jail Amid Speculation Over His Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/imran-khans-sister-uzma-khanum-allowed-to-visit-him-in-jail-amid-speculation-over-his-health/): Top Pakistan establishment sources said Uzma Khanum is being allowed to visit former prime minister Imran Khan in jail because she is a medical doctor
- [Vladimir Putin's Favourite Food: What The Russian President Really Likes On His Plate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/vladimir-putins-favourite-food-what-the-russian-president-really-likes-on-his-plate/): The Russian president rarely speaks about his personal life, but on occasions when he has, food becomes an emotional thread connecting him to his late parents
- [At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/at-least-1250-people-dead-what-caused-the-devastating-asia-floods/): Climate advocates say it’s time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
- [Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 auctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/glenn-maxwell-withdraws-from-ipl-2026-auctions/): The Australian all-rounder ends a 13-year association with the world’s most popular and richest T20 cricket league.
- [Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/sudan-army-refutes-claim-that-rsf-has-seized-key-city-of-babnusa/): Army refutes fall of the city, a gateway to western Sudan’s Darfur region, over which the RSF recently seized control.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Trump’s envoy Witkoff to meet Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/russia-ukraine-war-live-trumps-envoy-witkoff-to-meet-putin/): Talks to take place in Moscow amid renewed diplomatic push to end long-running war.
- [Record Asia floods proof “we need to wake up” on climate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/record-asia-floods-proof-we-need-to-wake-up-on-climate/): “The world needs to wake up. We need to adapt.”
- [Sukhoi Su-57, S-400 Deals On Agenda As Russia's Putin To Meet PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/sukhoi-su-57-s-400-deals-on-agenda-as-russias-putin-to-meet-pm-modi/): The Russian official said Russia is transferring some tech to India, and a joint production will be launched soon
- [US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/us-envoys-headed-to-moscow-to-discuss-ukraine-peace-plan-with-putin/): White House ‘optimistic’ about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.
- [Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/hegseth-or-admiral-bradley-who-approved-the-second-venezuela-boat-strike/): The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.
- [Video: Moment Palestinian prisoner’s home is blown up by Israeli forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/video-moment-palestinian-prisoners-home-is-blown-up-by-israeli-forces/): Palestinian prisoner Abdulkarim Sanobar’s home in the occupied West Bank was blown up by the Israeli military.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watch and all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/fifa-world-cup-2026-draw-teams-pots-how-to-watch-and-all-to-know/): The group classification of the 48 teams at next year’s World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
- ['Grateful For A Very Friendly Stand': Russia Hails India Ties Ahead Of Putin's Historic Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/grateful-for-a-very-friendly-stand-russia-hails-india-ties-ahead-of-putins-historic-visit/): Post Content
- [Video: ‘Slaves, never!’ Venezuela’s Maduro holds rally amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/video-slaves-never-venezuelas-maduro-holds-rally-amid-us-tensions/): President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants “peace with sovereignty”, amid US tensions.
- [US mass killings drop to 20-year low in 2025: Database](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/us-mass-killings-drop-to-20-year-low-in-2025-database/): Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.
- [Govt Official, 2 Cops Among 5 Killed In Tehrik-i-Taliban Ambush In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/govt-official-2-cops-among-5-killed-in-tehrik-i-taliban-ambush-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): At least five people, including North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner, and two policemen, were killed when TTP militants ambushed his vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [Shehbaz Sharif's Sudden Lahore Detour Deepens Speculation Of Civil-Military Rift | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/shehbaz-sharifs-sudden-lahore-detour-deepens-speculation-of-civil-military-rift-exclusive/): Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz are reportedly pushing for direct influence over appointments, insisting on placing “their own trusted men” in key military and strategic positions
- [On Cam: Russian Forces ‘Storm’ Key Ukrainian City of Pokrovsk, Putin ‘Thanks’ Military Command](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/on-cam-russian-forces-storm-key-ukrainian-city-of-pokrovsk-putin-thanks-military-command/): The Russian president on Dec. 1 said his forces had captured the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. In addition to the key military logistics hub, Vladimir Putin also announced the “liberation” of Vovchansk in the northeast. The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian army, Valery Gerasimov, also confimed the report […]
- [How Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Could Hit Global Oil Prices, And What That Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/how-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-could-hit-global-oil-prices-and-what-that-means-for-india/): If the US offers sanction relief, European buyers may return to the Russian oil market. That could reduce India’s leverage. But expert says impact would not be ‘catastrophic’
- [UK Work Visa Crisis: How Strict Migration Rules And High Living Costs Drove Out 74,000 Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/uk-work-visa-crisis-how-strict-migration-rules-and-high-living-costs-drove-out-74000-indians/): UK migration has plunged, with net entries dropping 80% and thousands of Indians leaving amid stricter visa rules and shrinking opportunities. 
- [LIVE: Israeli forces continue demolition, destruction around Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/live-israeli-forces-continue-demolition-destruction-around-gaza-city/): Israeli forces carry out demolition and destruction on residential buildings behind the yellow line in central Gaza.
- [UN will cut 2026 budget by $577m by slashing workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/un-will-cut-2026-budget-by-577m-by-slashing-workforce/): The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.
- [Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/hong-kong-leader-orders-independent-investigation-into-fire-that-killed-151/): Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.
- [Roads Leading To Imran Khan’s Jail Shut: Pakistan Beefs Up Security Amid PTI’s Mega Stir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/roads-leading-to-imran-khans-jail-shut-pakistan-beefs-up-security-amid-ptis-mega-stir-exclusive/): The PTI has planned major protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala jail on Tuesday
- [Watch: Maduro Dances To His 'No War, Yes Peace' Remix Onstage As Trump Holds Venezuela Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/watch-maduro-dances-to-his-no-war-yes-peace-remix-onstage-as-trump-holds-venezuela-meet/): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro danced on Dec. 1 to a remix of his English-language “Yes peace, no war” remarks during a march for new community groups. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- ['Joke Of Aid Diplomacy': Colombo Angered After Pakistan Sends Expired Relief Supplies | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/joke-of-aid-diplomacy-colombo-angered-after-pakistan-sends-expired-relief-supplies-exclusive/): The incident has caused significant embarrassment for Pakistan at a time when it is attempting to strengthen its presence in the Indian Ocean region
- [Maduro rejects a ‘slave’s peace’ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/maduro-rejects-a-slaves-peace-for-venezuela-as-us-ramps-up-pressure/): Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Venezuela’s president as concerns grow over potential US military action.
- [‘I decided I’d die’: Indonesia’s flood victims recount stories of survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/i-decided-id-die-indonesias-flood-victims-recount-stories-of-survival/): At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.
- [India’s sky-high fares crash dreams to make flying accessible to all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/indias-sky-high-fares-crash-dreams-to-make-flying-accessible-to-all/): PM Modi said he wants those who can’t afford shoes to be able to fly. But shrinking competition is killing that hope.
- [Canada joins key EU defence programme as PM Carney pivots away from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/canada-joins-key-eu-defence-programme-as-pm-carney-pivots-away-from-us/): Canada joins EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for defence.
- [PM Modi Sends Message, BNP Says Stable: Khaleda Zia's Health Under Focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/pm-modi-sends-message-bnp-says-stable-khaleda-zias-health-under-focus/): The BNP seems to want to prevent panic among party cadres as well as maintain a bargaining leverage in the domestic political arena
- [Rawalpindi On Alert Ahead Of PTI’s Mega Protest; Gatherings Banned As Section 144 Imposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/rawalpindi-on-alert-ahead-of-ptis-mega-protest-gatherings-banned-as-section-144-imposed/): Rawalpindi has been placed under strict security restrictions as authorities impose Section 144 ahead of a planned mega protest by PTI supporters.
- [‘We Do Not Want A Slave’s Peace’: Maduro Rejects US Pressure As Trump Weighs Options On Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/we-do-not-want-a-slaves-peace-maduro-rejects-us-pressure-as-trump-weighs-options-on-venezuela/): Maduro, who accuses the US of attempting to topple him, said Venezuela would not bow to external dictates as the region braces for potential confrontation.
- [El Chapo’s son pleads guilty in US drug case, cuts deal with prosecutors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/el-chapos-son-pleads-guilty-in-us-drug-case-cuts-deal-with-prosecutors/): Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and to kidnapping an individual believed to be ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.
- [Russia says it captured Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/russia-says-it-captured-pokrovsk-a-key-logistics-hub-in-eastern-ukraine/): Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,377](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1377/): These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/luigi-mangione-appears-in-court-as-lawyers-seek-to-bar-evidence-at-trial/): Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- [‘Dangerous Afghans Let In By Biden’, Says White House As US Halts Immigration After DC Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/dangerous-afghans-let-in-by-biden-says-white-house-as-us-halts-immigration-after-dc-shooting/): The US has halted Afghan immigration after a DC shooting involving an Afghan national, prompting renewed scrutiny of Biden-era vetting.
- [Khaleda Zia’s Party Thanks PM Modi As He Expresses Concern Over The Ailing Former Bangladesh PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/khaleda-zias-party-thanks-pm-modi-as-he-expresses-concern-over-the-ailing-former-bangladesh-pm/): | Khaleda Zia’s party thanks PM Modi as he expresses concern over the ailing former Bangladesh PM and offers support., , , , , , , , , , , n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [India Rejects Pakistan’s Airspace-Denial Claims, Says It Cleared Islamabad’s Aid Flight To Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/india-rejects-pakistans-airspace-denial-claims-says-it-cleared-islamabads-aid-flight-to-sri-lanka/): | India rejects Pakistan’s airspace-denial claims, says it cleared Islamabad’s aid flight to Sri Lanka with same-day overflight permission as a humanitarian gesture. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Gesture Of Goodwill': Bangladesh Nationalist Party Thanks PM Modi For Khaleda Zia’s Health Concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/gesture-of-goodwill-bangladesh-nationalist-party-thanks-pm-modi-for-khaleda-zias-health-concern/): BNP has thanked PM Narendra Modi for his message of concern, seeing it as “willingness to extend support” as Begum Khaleda Zia remains critically ill in a Dhaka hospital.
- [Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/intl-criminal-court-says-libyan-war-crimes-suspect-now-in-custody/): Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya’s Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, the ICC says.
- [Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraine’s ‘biggest challenge’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/zelenskyy-says-territorial-concessions-remain-ukraines-biggest-challenge/): US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the Kremlin has confirmed.
- [US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/us-senator-chuck-schumer-receives-bomb-threats-at-three-offices-in-new-york/): Threatening emails say ‘2020 election was rigged’, echoing Trump’s false claims about the vote.
- [What does Netanyahu’s pardon request mean for Israel’s future?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/what-does-netanyahus-pardon-request-mean-for-israels-future/): There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister’s pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.
- [Donald Trump’s MRI Results Are In, Here's What The White House Doctor Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/donald-trumps-mri-results-are-in-heres-what-the-white-house-doctor-said/): The 80-year-old US President underwent advanced imaging at Walter Reed, with his physician calling the results “excellent.”
- [Pope Leo urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/pope-leo-urges-unity-on-day-two-of-lebanon-visit/): Martyrs’ Square became the symbolic backdrop for interfaith solidarity amid the country’s political paralysis.
- [Donald Trump Invites Israel PM Netanyahu To US, Warns Him Not To ‘Interfere’ In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/donald-trump-invites-israel-pm-netanyahu-to-us-warns-him-not-to-interfere-in-syria/): Netanyahu and Trump discussed expanding regional peace efforts as Washington pushes for closer ties between Israel and Syria.
- [Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/trump-to-host-rwanda-drc-leaders-at-white-house-to-sign-peace-agreement/): Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.
- [Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s Health Sees Sudden Deterioration: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/former-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zias-health-sees-sudden-deterioration-report/): Khaleda Zia’s condition is critical at Evercare Hospital, on ventilation support. Chinese doctors joined her medical team, which includes experts Johns Hopkins, and London Clinic.
- [Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/hong-kong-says-deficient-netting-spread-deadly-wang-fuk-blaze/): Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.
- [How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/how-ukraine-turned-into-the-worlds-drone-testing-lab/): The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.
- [Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/01/palestine-wins-first-match-over-qatar-at-fifa-arab-cup/): Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.
- [Trump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar, claiming Biden political attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-pardons-democrat-henry-cuellar-claiming-biden-political-attack/): In his latest pardon, the US president claimed Biden targeted Congressman Cuellar for his criticism of US border policy.
- [Indonesian villages flattened by catastrophic floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/indonesian-villages-flattened-by-catastrophic-floods/): Aerial footage shows villages in North Sumatra buried in mud after catastrophic floods and landslides
- [Putin's 27-Hour India Trip: Will Visit 6 Places, Including PM House, Rajghat & Rashtrapati Bhavan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/putins-27-hour-india-trip-will-visit-6-places-including-pm-house-rajghat-rashtrapati-bhavan-exclusive/): This is the first visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India in four years and his first since the Ukraine conflict began
- [US-Venezuela tensions: Your questions answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-venezuela-tensions-your-questions-answered/): US-Venezuela relations have reached boiling point. Here’s everything you need to know.
- [Bangladesh’s economy is not collapsing but undergoing a necessary reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/bangladeshs-economy-is-not-collapsing-but-undergoing-a-necessary-reset/): Long-ignored problems are finally being fixed, pointing to recovery rather than decline.
- [Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-admin-takes-aim-at-new-orleans-in-latest-us-immigration-crackdown/): Latest surge of federal agents comes as Donald Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.
- [NATO head mocks Putin for dressing ‘like a soldier on the front’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/nato-head-mocks-putin-for-dressing-like-a-soldier-on-the-front/): NATO’s Mark Rutte mocked Russia’s Vladimir Putin for dressing in military fatigues “like a soldier at the front.”
- [India Signs $946 Million Deal With US To Buy 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/india-signs-946-million-deal-with-us-to-buy-24-mh-60r-seahawk-helicopters/): The timing of this agreement is particularly significant as it came just ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India on December 4–5.
- [Raccoon Found Drunk As Skunk In Liquor Store Bathroom In US's Virginia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/raccoon-found-drunk-as-skunk-in-liquor-store-bathroom-in-uss-virginia/): A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, drank whisky, passed out, and was rescued before being released by animal protection officials.
- [Israel preparing to receive remains found in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/israel-preparing-to-receive-remains-found-in-northern-gaza/): Hamas and Islamic Jihad members say remains recovered in northern Gaza are that of another Israeli captive.
- [Footage shows Russian troops raising a flag over Pokrovsk as Moscow claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/footage-shows-russian-troops-raising-a-flag-over-pokrovsk-as-moscow-claims/): Footage shows Russian troops raising a flag over Pokrovsk as Moscow claims full control of the eastern Ukrainian city.
- [White House denies Trump nodded off during cabinet meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/white-house-denies-trump-nodded-off-during-cabinet-meeting/): The White House is denying accusations President Donald Trump was struggling to stay awake during a cabinet meeting.
- [LIVE: Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/live-athletic-bilbao-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our comprehensive text commentary stream.
- [Renovated al-Shifa Hospital ward in Gaza is barely operational](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/renovated-al-shifa-hospital-ward-in-gaza-is-barely-operational/): The maternity building at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has been newly renovated, but inside it remains largely unusable.
- [Trump plans crackdown on Somali communities in Minnesota: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-plans-crackdown-on-somali-communities-in-minnesota-what-we-know/): US president has fixated on the large Somali community in Minnesota in recent weeks, making disparaging remarks.
- ['Radicalised Islamist': Imran Khan's Sister Aleema Blames Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir For India Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/radicalised-islamist-imran-khans-sister-aleema-blames-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-for-india-tensions/): Aleema characterised her brother, Imran Khan, as a ‘pure liberal’ who genuinely sought peace and friendship with New Delhi, including the ruling BJP
- [Taiwan Readies ‘Unyielding’ Army As China Warns Japan of ‘Direct’ Hit Over Takaichi’s ‘Mistake’ | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/taiwan-readies-unyielding-army-as-china-warns-japan-of-direct-hit-over-takaichis-mistake-4k/): China warned against foreign interference in the Taiwan Strait and urged Japan’s PM to retract her remarks, while Taiwan’s President Lai told reservists that national security is non-negotiable and called for greater defense readiness amid Chinese pressure.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:43 – CHINA ‘DISCIPLINES’ MILITARY FOR WAR?04:57 – TAIWAN TELLS ARMY TO PREPARE FOR WAR? | n18oc_world
- [US Panama Conduct Joint Military Drills As Tensions Rise In The Caribbean Over Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-panama-conduct-joint-military-drills-as-tensions-rise-in-the-caribbean-over-venezuela/): The United States and Panama have launched joint military drills as regional tensions continue to rise in the Caribbean, largely due to growing conflict surrounding Venezuela. The exercises are intended to strengthen security cooperation, improve readiness, and signal regional stability amid concerns over military movements and political volatility near Venezuela. The drills highlight increasing international […]
- [Lebanon and Israel talks raise hope of more robust, expanded truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/lebanon-and-israel-talks-raise-hope-of-more-robust-expanded-truce/): Israeli PM’s office said talks are an initial bid ‘to establish a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation’.
- [Why jail access to Pakistan’s Imran Khan has caused a political storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/why-jail-access-to-pakistans-imran-khan-has-caused-a-political-storm/): Jailed former prime minister was finally allowed to meet his sister, Uzma Khanum, on Tuesday, following protests.
- [Bomb kills three Pakistani police officers close to Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/bomb-kills-three-pakistani-police-officers-close-to-afghan-border/): Blast comes a day after an attack claimed by the Pakistan Taliban, amid surging tensions with Kabul over the group.
- [Street sports help Palestinians cope with trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/street-sports-help-palestinians-cope-with-trauma/): Israel’s devastating war has stopped most sports in Gaza, but Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum shows us a volleyball game.
- [Japan: A Teen’s POV on a WWII Kamikaze Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/japan-a-teens-pov-on-a-wwii-kamikaze-story/): For 15-year-old Shurina, being cast as a kamikaze pilot sets her on a journey through Japan’s wartime history.
- [Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/why-did-india-order-smartphone-makers-to-install-a-government-app/): Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
- [ICC judge speaks out on impact of US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/icc-judge-speaks-out-on-impact-of-us-sanctions/): Canadian ICC Judge Kimberly Prost has told Al Jazeera that US sanctions have had a ‘crippling effect’ on her life.
- [Verstappen, Norris, Piastri: F1 set for three-way title fight in Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/verstappen-norris-piastri-f1-set-for-three-way-title-fight-in-abu-dhabi/): Max Verstappen can win a fifth straight world title but will need to overcome McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
- ['Read' Flag: Western Envoys’ Ukraine Op-Ed Piece Ahead Of High-Stakes Putin Visit Irks India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/read-flag-western-envoys-ukraine-op-ed-piece-ahead-of-high-stakes-putin-visit-irks-india/): The diplomats accused President Putin of obstructing peace efforts and escalating the war through indiscriminate attacks
- [Ilhan Omar denounces Trump’s degrading tirade against US Somali community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/ilhan-omar-denounces-trumps-degrading-tirade-against-us-somali-community/): US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says President Donald Trump ‘desperately needs help’ after his derogatory remarks.
- [Sudan’s RSF has no “well-articulated governance strategy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/sudans-rsf-has-no-well-articulated-governance-strategy/): As the RSF gains ground, it’s seeking new revenue sources to fund its war effort and tighten control across Sudan.
- [EU agrees deal to end Russian gas purchases by 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/eu-agrees-deal-to-end-russian-gas-purchases-by-2027/): Deal on delayed date a step towards cutting Russia’s funding for its war in Ukraine.
- [Israel Announces Plan To Open Rafah Crossing. What It Means For Gazans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/israel-announces-plan-to-open-rafah-crossing-what-it-means-for-gazans/): Israel will reopen Rafah crossing soon, allowing Palestinians needing medical care to leave Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian crisis and fragile ceasefire.
- [Donald Trump’s attendance at FIFA World Cup 2026 draw confirmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/donald-trumps-attendance-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-draw-confirmed/): US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
- [Funeral held in Gaza for journalist killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/funeral-held-in-gaza-for-journalist-killed-in-israeli-strike/): A funeral was held in Khan Younis for Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Essam Wadi, who was killed in an Israeli strike.
- [South Korean president mulls apology to North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/south-korean-president-mulls-apology-to-north/): Lee Jae Myung says he felt he should apologise over drone flights allegedly ordered as a provocation by his predecessor.
- [Tennessee special election results: What we know about Matt Van Epps’s win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/tennessee-special-election-results-what-we-know-about-matt-van-eppss-win/): Republican Van Epps manages to defeat his Democratic challenger by a narrow margin.
- [Cobalt Miners: The human cost of clean energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/cobalt-miners-the-human-cost-of-clean-energy/): In DRC’s perilous mines, Eagle walks a tightrope, protecting workers’ welfare to supply international demand for cobalt.
- [Gaza university resumes in-person classes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/gaza-university-resumes-in-person-classes/): Islamic University of Gaza resumes in-person classes after two years amid war damage and displacement.
- [Netanyahu’s call for Syrian buffer zone an “outrageous demand”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/netanyahus-call-for-syrian-buffer-zone-an-outrageous-demand/): “If Israel wants a security zone, it’s kindly invited to do it on its own territory.”
- [Europe Announces Ban On Russian Fossil Fuel Imports, Calls It 'Energy Independence'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/europe-announces-ban-on-russian-fossil-fuel-imports-calls-it-energy-independence/): The European Union has reached a landmark agreement to end all Russian gas imports by 2027, marking its strongest break yet from Moscow’s energy influence.
- [Amnesty calls for war crimes probe on RSF attack on Sudan refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/amnesty-calls-for-war-crimes-probe-on-rsf-attack-on-sudan-refugee-camp/): NGO documents accounts of atrocities during paramilitary force’s April assault on the North Darfur facility.
- [India’s Envoy To US Vinay Kwatra Hosts Farewell Reception For Sergio Gor, Incoming US Envoy to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/indias-envoy-to-us-vinay-kwatra-hosts-farewell-reception-for-sergio-gor-incoming-us-envoy-to-india/): Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted a farewell for Ambassador Sergio Gor at India House, joined by US lawmakers like James Risch and Brian Mast, highlighting strong India–US diplomatic ties.
- ['Politics Of Silence, Trust At Core': RT Editor Highlights India-Russia Bond Ahead Of Putin Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/politics-of-silence-trust-at-core-rt-editor-highlights-india-russia-bond-ahead-of-putin-visit/): Ksenia Kondratieva said both countries are aware of the trade imbalance and are actively working to reduce the deficit
- [From ‘Poop Suitcases’ To Food Labs: The Extraordinary Security Around Putin’s Foreign Visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/from-poop-suitcases-to-food-labs-the-extraordinary-security-around-putins-foreign-visits/): A look at the extreme planning, screening and secrecy that shape Putin’s foreign trips, from waste-collection protocols to the mobile lab that checks every meal he eats.
- [Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/opium-poppy-farming-hits-10-year-high-in-war-torn-myanmar/): Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says.
- [Search resumes to solve mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/search-resumes-to-solve-mystery-of-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370/): New search to start on December 30 for Boeing 777 that went missing in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members.
- [Oil presses stand silent as West Bank has its worst olive harvest in years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/oil-presses-stand-silent-as-west-bank-has-its-worst-olive-harvest-in-years/): Al Jazeera documented Palestinian families attempting to access their fields amid settler attacks.
- [Who Are Imran Khan's Sisters Supporting Him From Outside Adiala Jail? Here's What They Do](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/who-are-imran-khans-sisters-supporting-him-from-outside-adiala-jail-heres-what-they-do/): Imran Khan’s sisters, led by Dr Uzma Khanum, held vigils outside Adiala Jail amid concerns over his health, prompting the Shahbaz Sharif government to allow a family visit
- ['We Value Our Relations': Russia Agrees To Key Defence Pact With India Ahead Of Putin's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/we-value-our-relations-russia-agrees-to-key-defence-pact-with-india-ahead-of-putins-visit/): | ‘We Value Our Relations’: Russia Agrees To Key Defence Pact With India Ahead Of Putin’s VisitRussia’s State Duma, the country’s lower house of parliament, on Tuesday approved a crucial military logistics agreement with India, marking a significant step forward in defence cooperation between the two nations just days ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s scheduled […]
- [Election Commission Directs BLOs To Verify All Voters 60+ In The 2002 SIR roll | Bengal | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/election-commission-directs-blos-to-verify-all-voters-60-in-the-2002-sir-roll-bengal-news18/): | Election Commission directs BLOs to verify all voters 60+ in the 2002 SIR rollSteps taken to prevent coercion & ensure dead voters are deleted from rolls. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [What Is Aurus Senat, Vladimir Putin's Official Limousine | Fortress On Wheels | Putin In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/what-is-aurus-senat-vladimir-putins-official-limousine-fortress-on-wheels-putin-in-india/): | Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit IndiaKnow all about the vehicle he will be traveling in, Aurus Senat, fortress on wheels , , , , , , , , , , , , , , n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/australian-social-media-ban-aims-to-save-teens-from-predatory-algorithms/): Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’.
- [Marco Rubio Claims Trump Brokered 'Very Dangerous Peace Deals Like India-Pakistan'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/marco-rubio-claims-trump-brokered-very-dangerous-peace-deals-like-india-pakistan/): Marco Rubio praised Donald Trump for allegedly brokering “very dangerous” peace deals like India-Pakistan, calling his foreign policy “transformational”.
- [‘Russia Never Sought War With Ukraine’: Ambassador Responds To Op-ed Blaming Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/russia-never-sought-war-with-ukraine-ambassador-responds-to-op-ed-blaming-moscow/): Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov lists “European treacheries” in response to TOI op-ed by envoys of Germany, France, and Britain which stated Russia didn’t seem serious about peace
- [Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil’ use of her music in White House video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/sabrina-carpenter-condemns-evil-use-of-her-music-in-white-house-video/): Publisher of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle also disavowed the Trump administration’s use of artwork.
- [LIVE: Israeli forces kill 357 Palestinians in 50 days of ceasefire in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/live-israeli-forces-kill-357-palestinians-in-50-days-of-ceasefire-in-gaza/): Children, photojournalist among Palestinians killed by Israeli forces across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
- [Martial law: Year after South Korea imposed it, where else is it in force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/martial-law-year-after-south-korea-imposed-it-where-else-is-it-in-force/): From Ukraine to Myanmar to Burkina Faso, Al Jazeera examines martial law and the impact on civilians.
- ['Impediment To Religious Freedom': US Panel Seeks Action Against Pakistan's Blasphemy Law Abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/impediment-to-religious-freedom-us-panel-seeks-action-against-pakistans-blasphemy-law-abuses/): The USCIRF reiterates it’s call for the US government to work with Pakistani officials to take measurable steps to amend or repeal its blasphemy law.
- [WATCH: Trump’s Cabinet Remarks Under The Microscope: Fact-Check Reveals Misstatements | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/watch-trumps-cabinet-remarks-under-the-microscope-fact-check-reveals-misstatements-n18g/): US President Donald Trump’s statements during a recent Cabinet meeting are under intense scrutiny as fact-checkers examine the accuracy of his claims. Several remarks have been labeled misleading or false, prompting widespread discussion among political analysts, journalists, and the public. This detailed breakdown explores the statements, the context, and the implications of misinformation at high […]
- [On Cam: Trump Threatens To Expand US Strikes, Says ‘Any Drug-Trafficking Country Can Be Hit’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/on-cam-trump-threatens-to-expand-us-strikes-says-any-drug-trafficking-country-can-be-hit/): On Dec. 2, Trump warned nations smuggling drugs into the US could face attacks amid scrutiny over deadly Caribbean strikes. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-says-he-has-revoked-bidens-autopen-pardons-but-can-he-do-it/): Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
- [Africa’s oldest leaders are governing the world’s youngest populations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/africas-oldest-leaders-are-governing-the-worlds-youngest-populations/): Africa’s youngest citizens are ruled by leaders in their 80s and 90s. Some are reshaping the system to hold on to power.
- [‘Stop State Grants, Return Our Land’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Issues Strong Message | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/stop-state-grants-return-our-land-jk-cm-omar-abdullah-issues-strong-message-news18/): | ‘Stop state grants, return our land’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah issues strong message to Mata Vaishno Devi University, , , , , , , n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Colombia’s Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/colombias-petro-invites-trump-to-cocaine-lab-demolition-amid-attack-threat/): Colombian president chides Trump, saying 18,400 cocaine laboratories have been destroyed ‘without missiles’ fired.
- [Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/venezuela-denounces-us-ordered-forced-sale-of-oil-company-citgo/): A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil.
- ['Will Not Mention...': Trump Jokes About Ally 'Rip-Offs', Says He Won't Name Japan, South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/will-not-mention-trump-jokes-about-ally-rip-offs-says-he-wont-name-japan-south-korea/): Trump’s statement came as he talked about tariffs he has been imposing on countries around the world and called out allies that he argued have been ripping off US for years. 
- [US Could Expand Travel Ban To Over 30 Countries As Trump Eyes Stricter Curbs After DC Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-could-expand-travel-ban-to-over-30-countries-as-trump-eyes-stricter-curbs-after-dc-shooting/): The US currently restricts entry from 12 countries fully, including Afghanistan and Iran, with partial limits on seven additional nations.
- ['Asim Munir's Policies Destructive For Pakistan': Imran Khan Says 'No Rights Left' Under Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/asim-munirs-policies-destructive-for-pakistan-imran-khan-says-no-rights-left-under-army-chief/): The former prime minister accused Munir of ordering his and his wife Bushra Bibi’s imprisonment on false charges, claiming both are being subjected to “most severe mental torture”
- [US defence chief says he did not see survivors before follow-up boat strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-defence-chief-says-he-did-not-see-survivors-before-follow-up-boat-strike/): US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth defends controversial second strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea.
- [13-Year-Old Shoots Family’s Killer In Afghanistan's Khost Under Taliban Orders As 80,000 Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/13-year-old-shoots-familys-killer-in-afghanistans-khost-under-taliban-orders-as-80000-watch/): A Taliban-ordered public execution in Khost shocked Afghanistan as a 13-year-old boy shot his family’s convicted killer before a crowd of thousands.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,378](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1378/): These are the key developments from day 1,378 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-and-lula-hold-phone-call-to-discuss-us-tariffs-on-brazil-sanctions/): US president has warmed to Brazil’s left-wing leader since imposing 50 percent tariffs on the South American country.
- [Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trump-administration-threatens-to-withhold-food-assistance-from-21-states/): The threat comes as the federal government seeks to enforce a demand that states turn over data about SNAP recipients.
- [Why Does Netanyahu Want A Presidential Pardon For Corruption Charges That He Denied? | Israel | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/why-does-netanyahu-want-a-presidential-pardon-for-corruption-charges-that-he-denied-israel-4k/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog to pardon him for bribery and fraud charges to end his five-year corruption trial.Netanyahu is facing three separate corruption cases filed in 2019. He denied any wrongdoing and claimed the corruption trial is a “deep state” conspiracy, a politically orchestrated “witch-hunt” by rivals and the media. […]
- ['Useful, But No Compromise Reached': Russia After Ukraine Peace Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/useful-but-no-compromise-reached-russia-after-ukraine-peace-talks-with-us/): High-level US-Russia talks in Moscow once again ended without a compromise, with the Kremlin saying major differences on territorial issues remain unresolved.
- [US Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit over Maurene Comey’s firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-justice-department-seeks-to-dismiss-lawsuit-over-maurene-comeys-firing/): Comey alleges that the Trump administration fired her for political reasons, including her family ties to James Comey.
- [Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/ilhan-omar-denounces-donald-trump-for-calling-somali-immigrants-garbage/): Congresswoman Omar calls Trump’s comments about her ‘creepy’ after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
- [Barcelona extend lead at top of La Liga with 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/barcelona-extend-lead-at-top-of-la-liga-with-3-1-win-over-atletico-madrid/): Barca recover from a goal down to win, with strikes from Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.
- [Honduras election council member accuses colleague of ‘intimidation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/honduras-election-council-member-accuses-colleague-of-intimidation/): Cossette Lopez-Osorio, a member of the right-wing National Party, denounced her left-wing colleague Marlon Ochoa.
- [‘No compromise’ on territory after Ukraine talks with US: Russian official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/no-compromise-on-territory-after-ukraine-talks-with-us-russian-official/): Comment followed long meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two senior US officials in Moscow.
- [Donald Trump Appears To Nod Off While Marco Rubio Talks Next To Him | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/donald-trump-appears-to-nod-off-while-marco-rubio-talks-next-to-him-watch/): Donald Trump appeared to doze off several times during his ninth Cabinet meeting, sparking questions about his alertness as Marco Rubio praised his foreign policy.
- [Kremlin Says Ukraine Talks With US ‘Useful’ But ‘No Compromise’ Yet On Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/kremlin-says-ukraine-talks-with-us-useful-but-no-compromise-yet-on-territory/): Putin met Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for nearly five hours, but no territorial compromise was reached on Ukraine.
- [Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/report-finds-widespread-police-failings-over-uks-hillsborough-disaster/): After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.
- [Putin meets with Witkoff, Kushner to discuss Ukraine peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/putin-meets-with-witkoff-kushner-to-discuss-ukraine-peace-plan/): Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the Ukraine peace effort.
- [‘Antisemite of the Year’: Pro-Israel group slams kids’ YouTuber Ms. Rachel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/antisemite-of-the-year-pro-israel-group-slams-kids-youtuber-ms-rachel/): Kids’ Youtuber Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has been nominated for ‘Antisemite of the Year’ by StopAntisemitism.
- [Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/can-former-colonial-powers-be-held-accountable-for-past-atrocities/): Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria’s experience under French rule highlighted the need for compensation.
- [White House Rolls Out Trump Accounts With $6.25 Billion Donation From Dell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/white-house-rolls-out-trump-accounts-with-6-25-billion-donation-from-dell/): Each child will receive $250, and the government will add $1,000 for newborns under a new tax-deferred savings system.
- [WHO Says 'Weight' No More: GLP-1 Drugs Get Global Green Light, But Here's The Skinny...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/who-says-weight-no-more-glp-1-drugs-get-global-green-light-but-heres-the-skinny/): This landmark guidance comes as the consumption of semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has soared worldwide for weight management
- [Operation Midnight Hammer Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Programme By Two Years, Says Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/operation-midnight-hammer-set-back-irans-nuclear-programme-by-two-years-says-pentagon/): Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson called Operation Midnight Hammer a success, crediting Trump for delaying Iran’s nuclear program by two years.
- [OECD warns tariffs, AI will test resilience of the global economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/oecd-warns-tariffs-ai-will-test-resilience-of-the-global-economy/): The organisation warns that President Donald Trump has put US fiscal policy on an unsustainable trajectory.
- [Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/rahmanullah-lakanwal-pleads-not-guilty-in-us-national-guard-shooting/): Judge orders suspected attacker held without bond after fatal shooting in Washington, DC caused ‘sheer terror’.
- [Hegseth vows more boat strikes amid accusations he broke the law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/hegseth-vows-more-boat-strikes-amid-accusations-he-broke-the-law/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is vowing to continue military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
- [Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/politician-ayachi-hammami-latest-arrest-in-tunisia-opposition-crackdown/): Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence.
- ["Always Have Back Of Our Commanders" Hegseth Defends 'Second Strike' On Venezuela 'Drug Boat' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/always-have-back-of-our-commanders-hegseth-defends-second-strike-on-venezuela-drug-boat-4k/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the Donald Trump administration backs the decisions of its commanders amid attacks against alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessels. Hegseth, speaking at a Cabinet meeting alongside President Trump, said, “We always have the back of our commanders.” Hegseth is under Congress’ scrutiny for a follow-up strike on an alleged drug […]
- [Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/israeli-forces-kill-two-palestinian-teenagers-in-occupied-west-bank/): An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis, Gaza also killed photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi.
- [Honduras election: Why has Trump threatened to cut off aid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/honduras-election-why-has-trump-threatened-to-cut-off-aid/): US president backs right-wing presidential candidate Nasry Asfura; electoral council says vote a ‘technical tie’ so far.
- [Ex-PM Imran Khan healthy but cut off in Pakistan jail, sister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/ex-pm-imran-khan-healthy-but-cut-off-in-pakistan-jail-sister-says/): Imran Khan is ‘physically well’ but ‘very angry’ about being so isolated, sibling says after visit.
- [After a military coup, what is next for Guinea-Bissau?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/after-a-military-coup-what-is-next-for-guinea-bissau/): A drug trafficking hub between Latin America and Europe, what’s in store for Guinea-Bissau after the military takeover?
- [Hong Kong residents demand answers after deadly apartment fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/hong-kong-residents-demand-answers-after-deadly-apartment-fire/): Families mourning their loved ones are demanding answers as authorities investigate the cause of a fire in Hong Kong.
- [Sri Lanka airlifts aid to communities devastated by huge floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/sri-lanka-airlifts-aid-to-communities-devastated-by-huge-floods/): The Sri Lanka Air Force is using helicopters to airlift supplies to communities cut off by mudslides and flooding.
- [Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission says coup destroyed election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/02/guinea-bissaus-electoral-commission-says-coup-destroyed-election-results/): Major-General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as the new transitional president on November 27.
- [Putin's ‘Flying Kremlin’ On Way To India World's Most-Tracked Flight Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putins-flying-kremlin-on-way-to-india-worlds-most-tracked-flight-today/): The Russian President arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit to India.
- [Modi, Putin Share Ride: Protocol Takes A Backseat With The Most Unexpected Carpool In The Capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/modi-putin-share-ride-protocol-takes-a-backseat-with-the-most-unexpected-carpool-in-the-capital/): Both leaders travelled from the tarmac in the back seat of a white Toyota Fortuner car, registration number MH01EN5795, part of the PM’s security entourage
- [Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/eurovision-organisers-debate-whether-israel-should-be-barred-from-contest/): Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
- [Gaza militia leader accused of collaborating with Israel killed: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/gaza-militia-leader-accused-of-collaborating-with-israel-killed-reports/): Yasser Abu Shabab was infamous during Israel’s war on Gaza as his group was accused of stealing desperately needed aid.
- [Israel’s Evolving Starvation of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/israels-evolving-starvation-of-gaza/): Most land left to Palestinians after the ceasefire isn’t arable, while most fertile land is under Israeli control.
- [Tunisia arrests top opposition leader Nejib Chebbi in widening crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/tunisia-arrests-top-opposition-leader-nejib-chebbi-in-widening-crackdown/): Ahmed Nejib Chebbi is among dozens of government critics facing years-long prison terms after ‘sham trial’.
- [Children in Sri Lanka floods have nowhere “to go back to”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/children-in-sri-lanka-floods-have-nowhere-to-go-back-to/): “They don’t have anywhere to go back to.”
- [What do Russian nationals, analysts make of US-led Ukraine peace talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/what-do-russian-nationals-analysts-make-of-us-led-ukraine-peace-talks/): While some in Russia believe Ukraine is standing in the way of peace, other analysts say Putin has maximalist ambitions.
- [Thief Gulps Down James Bond-Inspired Locket, Police Waiting For Nature To Take Its Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/thief-gulps-down-james-bond-inspired-locket-police-waiting-for-nature-to-take-its-course/): Police said the man was detained before he could leave the premises, but the precious locket has not yet been recovered.
- [Modi And Putin's Surprising Reinvention Of India-Russia Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/modi-and-putins-surprising-reinvention-of-india-russia-ties/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India comes on the heels of the 25th anniversary of the Strategic and Privileged Partnership between India and Russia
- [Video: Palestinians work to rebuild Gaza’s beloved heritage landmarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/video-palestinians-work-to-rebuild-gazas-beloved-heritage-landmarks/): Some of Gaza’s most treasured landmarks were badly damaged by Israel during the war.
- [Meet the US’s drug running friends: A history of narcotics involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/meet-the-uss-drug-running-friends-a-history-of-narcotics-involvement/): Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.
- [Rubio says Trump to get involved in Sudan peace efforts as civil war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/rubio-says-trump-to-get-involved-in-sudan-peace-efforts-as-civil-war-rages/): US Secretary of State says US president is ‘the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis’.
- [Ilhan Omar condemns ‘creepy’ Donald Trump’s attack on Somali communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/ilhan-omar-condemns-creepy-donald-trumps-attack-on-somali-communities/): Donald Trump has doubled down on his attacks on Somali-Americans, saying Somali immigrants have “destroyed our country”.
- [From CM To PM: The 25-Year Bond Between Narendra Modi And Vladimir Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/from-cm-to-pm-the-25-year-bond-between-narendra-modi-and-vladimir-putin/): Under the Modi-Putin era, the partnership has demonstrated its continuity and expansion despite significant global geopolitical shifts
- [Ukraine Is Fighting Two Wars: Inside Its Long, Unfinished Battle Against Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/ukraine-is-fighting-two-wars-inside-its-long-unfinished-battle-against-corruption/): The Energoatom scandal is only the latest reminder that Ukraine’s internal vulnerabilities did not begin with the war.
- [Advanced Defence Systems, Nuclear Command Interface: Inside Putin's Fully Armoured ‘Flying Kremlin’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/advanced-defence-systems-nuclear-command-interface-inside-putins-fully-armoured-flying-kremlin/): Unlike many world leaders who rely on heavily modified Boeing or Airbus platforms, Putin’s aircraft is fully designed and manufactured in Russia.
- [From Obama, Trump To Putin: A Look At PM Modi’s Airport Welcome For Foreign Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/from-obama-trump-to-putin-a-look-at-pm-modis-airport-welcome-for-foreign-leaders/): PM Modi has personally welcomed leaders including Putin, Sheikh Tamim, Sheikh Mohamed, Trump, Shinzo Abe, Sheikh Hasina, and Obama.
- [Sudan War Explained | Start Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/sudan-war-explained-start-here/): Watch this explainer to understand the Sudan war.
- [What we know about the DC shooting suspect’s shadowy Afghan CIA unit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/what-we-know-about-the-dc-shooting-suspects-shadowy-afghan-cia-unit/): The Afghan refugee who shot two US national guardsmen in Washington DC is a veteran of the CIA’s shadowy Zero Units.
- [Root’s first century in Australia gives England edge as Starc topples Akram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/roots-first-century-in-australia-gives-england-edge-as-starc-topples-akram/): England get edge on first day of second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane as Joe Root hits his first century in Australia.
- [Grigori Rasputin: The Mystic Who Enchanted A Queen And Whose Prophecy Ended The Russian Empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/grigori-rasputin-the-mystic-who-enchanted-a-queen-and-whose-prophecy-ended-the-russian-empire/): Rasputin was a Siberian wanderer whose hypnotic eyes and whispered prophecies drew Russia’s royal family into a web of blind faith, scandal, and political ruin
- [Week Before Social Media Ban In Australia, Meta Begins Removing Children From Instagram, Facebook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/week-before-social-media-ban-in-australia-meta-begins-removing-children-from-instagram-facebook/): Meta begins removing accounts of Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads ahead of a social media ban effective December 10.
- [Israel Pushes India To Label Hamas As Terror Group, Seeks 'Reciprocation' On LeT Listing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/israel-pushes-india-to-label-hamas-as-terror-group-seeks-reciprocation-on-let-listing/): Israel said they expect “reciprocation” from India after Israel designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terror group two years ago.
- [Flamengo add Brazilian title days after Copa Libertadores win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/flamengo-add-brazilian-title-days-after-copa-libertadores-win/): Flamengo add Brazil’s Serie A title to Copa Libertadores crown and have PSG in sight in Intercontinental Cup in Qatar.
- [Letters From A Palestinian Prisoner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/letters-from-a-palestinian-prisoner/): Mohammed and his daughter confront the emotional scars of his activism and Israeli imprisonment that kept them apart.
- [The age of unipolar diplomacy is coming to an end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/the-age-of-unipolar-diplomacy-is-coming-to-an-end/): Gaza has exposed the limits of US power and opened space for new centres of global diplomacy.
- [Putin says Russia ready to take Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region ‘by force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putin-says-russia-ready-to-take-ukraines-eastern-donbas-region-by-force/): Comments to Indian media seem to contradict Trump report that negotiators got the impression he wanted to ‘make a deal’.
- [Will Take Donbas Region Militarily If Ukraine Doesn't Give Up, Says Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/will-take-donbas-region-militarily-if-ukraine-doesnt-give-up-says-putin/): Putin vows to seize Donbas if Ukraine does not withdraw. Ukraine refuses to cede territory. Putin met Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, calling US proposals on Ukraine useful.
- [UNSC delegation visits Syria on first trip a year after al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/unsc-delegation-visits-syria-on-first-trip-a-year-after-al-assads-fall/): The UN says the visit comes ‘at a crucial time for the region’, as it seeks to bolster ties with Syria.
- [Gulf leaders pledge unity at Bahrain GCC summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/gulf-leaders-pledge-unity-at-bahrain-gcc-summit/): In an annual GCC meeting, Abdullatif Alzayani stated that member states stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” against any threat.
- [“Except Narcoterrorists” Hegseth Jokes About ‘Military Protection’ While Lighting Pentagon XMas Tree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/except-narcoterrorists-hegseth-jokes-about-military-protection-while-lighting-pentagon-xmas-tree/): US War Secretary Pete Hegseth jokingly remarked “except narcoterrorists” while speaking about military protection during the lighting of the Pentagon’s Christmas tree. The event combined holiday celebration with a nod to U.S. military personnel, sparking reactions online due to the offbeat comment made in a formal military setting. | n18oc_world
- [Global campaign launched to free jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/global-campaign-launched-to-free-jailed-palestinian-leader-marwan-barghouti/): Known as Palestine’s Nelson Mandela, he has been in prison for more than 23 years and subjected to brutal abuse.
- [Trump’s criticism of Somalis in US just “political theatre”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/trumps-criticism-of-somalis-in-us-just-political-theatre/): Omar Fateh on president Trump’s hostile rhetoric toward Somali Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
- [Amid Trump threats, what has the US’s ‘war on drugs’ achieved in 50 years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/amid-trump-threats-what-has-the-uss-war-on-drugs-achieved-in-50-years/): Al Jazeera looks at how years of punitive measures cost billions, filled prisons and did little to curb violence.
- [Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/can-africa-choose-economic-partners-on-its-own-terms/): Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.
- [Dispute over Israeli plan for one-way opening of Gaza’s Rafah Crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/dispute-over-israeli-plan-for-one-way-opening-of-gazas-rafah-crossing/): Israel says the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians leaving.
- [Inside Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Mysterious ‘Poop Suitcase’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/inside-russian-president-vladimir-putins-mysterious-poop-suitcase/): Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday evening (December 4) for a two-day state visit.
- [Over 40 US Lawmakers Write To Marco Rubio Over Human Rights Crisis Under Sharif–Munir Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/over-40-us-lawmakers-write-to-marco-rubio-over-human-rights-crisis-under-sharif-munir-regime/): The letter alleges rigged elections, intimidation of diaspora critics and a sweeping crackdown led by Pakistan’s military-backed government.
- [Sikh Woman Harjit Kaur Mistreated In US Detention, Not Handcuffed: Jaishankar Tells Rajya Sabha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/sikh-woman-harjit-kaur-mistreated-in-us-detention-not-handcuffed-jaishankar-tells-rajya-sabha/): Jaishankar said US student visa cancellations increased sharply, prompting India to intervene as affected students reported strict action and pressure to self-deport.
- ['Not A Gun Crisis': Erika Kirk Says Husband Charlie Kirk’s Murder Reflects A ‘Human Problem'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/not-a-gun-crisis-erika-kirk-says-husband-charlie-kirks-murder-reflects-a-human-problem/): Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, emphasized mental health and societal issues over gun violence after Charlie was fatally shot in Utah.
- [LIVE: Gaza mourns victims of Israeli genocide that ‘never really ended’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/live-gaza-mourns-victims-of-israeli-genocide-that-never-really-ended/): Gaza residents fear the return of full-scale war as Israel receives second-last captive’s body.
- [Armed clashes reported between Yemeni army and southern separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/armed-clashes-reported-between-yemeni-army-and-southern-separatists/): Yemeni troops battle with Southern Transitional Council forces in oil-rich Hadramout governorate.
- [Survivors recall terror of landslides from North Sumatra cyclone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/survivors-recall-terror-of-landslides-from-north-sumatra-cyclone/): Landslides flatten homes in North Sumatra, leaving families fearing every noise and hoping for safer futures.
- ['Greater Afghanistan' Map On Pashto Poet's Grave Sparks Fresh Taliban Challenge To Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/greater-afghanistan-map-on-pashto-poets-grave-sparks-fresh-taliban-challenge-to-pakistan-exclusive/): Taliban sources said the act was intentional and symbolic, aligning with Kabul’s traditional rejection of the Durand Line, the boundary Afghanistan never formally recognised
- ['Stole A Missile On Handcart From German Airbase': Russia's Absurd Operation When Putin Was A Spy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/stole-a-missile-on-handcart-from-german-airbase-russias-absurd-operation-when-putin-was-a-spy/): Putin himself was not involved in this mission, but his formative years as a KGB spy underscore the culture of audacity that once defined the Soviet spy network he served
- [Political Bargains, Military Appointments & Murree Plan: Inside Pakistan's CDF Delay | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/political-bargains-military-appointments-murree-plan-inside-pakistans-cdf-delay-exclusive/): Sources said Nawaz Sharif is aiming for a fourth term as prime minister and the Chief of Defence Forces notification is seen as a critical piece in the broader political strategy
- [Macron tells Xi that China, France must overcome ‘differences’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/macron-tells-xi-that-china-france-must-overcome-differences/): Macron’s three-day visit aims at getting China to exert pressure on Russia for ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
- [Meta starts blocking teens in Australia under social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/meta-starts-blocking-teens-in-australia-under-social-media-ban/): Australia’s world-first ban requires 10 major online platforms to block users aged 16.
- [UN’s Guterres says Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/uns-guterres-says-israels-conduct-of-war-in-gaza-fundamentally-wrong/): Guterres said Israel’s war has been waged with ‘total neglect’ with respect to civilian deaths and Gaza’s destruction.
- [Video: Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza encampment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/video-five-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-encampment/): An Israeli air strike hit the al-Mawasi camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two children.
- [Asim Munir Orchestrated Pahalgam Attack To Trigger War, Boost Own Standing: Imran Khan Aide | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/asim-munir-orchestrated-pahalgam-attack-to-trigger-war-boost-own-standing-imran-khan-aide-exclusive/): According to Salman Ahmed, Munir’s internal unpopularity & backlash to the ‘manipulated’ February 2024 polls, have left the army chief searching for ways to consolidate authority
- [Pakistani-Origin US Man Arrested In Delaware For Planning Campus Shooting, Weapons Seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/pakistani-origin-us-man-arrested-in-delaware-for-planning-campus-shooting-weapons-seized/): The arrest comes days after an Afghanistan-origin man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was arrested for shooting two US National Guards near the White House.
- [Most Germans, French see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, survey shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/most-germans-french-see-high-risk-of-war-with-russia-survey-shows/): Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds.
- [US State Department Announces Expanded Screening And Vetting For H-1B Visa Applicants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-state-department-announces-expanded-screening-and-vetting-for-h-1b-visa-applicants/): The US State Department will expand the requirement that an online presence review be conducted for all H-1B applicants and their dependents.
- [US will expand social media, work history vetting for H-1B visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-will-expand-social-media-work-history-vetting-for-h-1b-visas/): Past work in content moderation or in tackling misinformation and disinformation could be grounds for rejection.
- ['India Must Break Into Pieces For Peace': Bangladesh's Ex-Army Officer Sparks Massive Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/india-must-break-into-pieces-for-peace-bangladeshs-ex-army-officer-sparks-massive-row/): The former army officer also accused India of fuelling unrest from 1975 to 1996 in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region in southeastern Bangladesh.
- [US Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth Used Signal to Share Yemen Strike Plans, Pentagon Watchdog Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-secretary-of-war-pete-hegseth-used-signal-to-share-yemen-strike-plans-pentagon-watchdog-finds/): A Pentagon probe found Pete Hegseth used Signal on his personal phone to share sensitive Yemen strike info, risking US troops, but was cleared of wrongdoing.
- [Inside Putin's Unprecedented Security For His India Visit: Poop Suitcase, Toxin Lab, Phone Booth |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/inside-putins-unprecedented-security-for-his-india-visit-poop-suitcase-toxin-lab-phone-booth-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for just about 24 hours. But as one of the world’s most heavily protected leaders, Putin has an unprecedented web of security. From a poop suitcase to a private food lab which tests for toxins and a dedicated telephone booth with secure communication lines – here’s a look […]
- [Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push: What’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putin-visits-india-amid-ukraine-peace-push-whats-on-the-agenda/): President Putin visits India as Russia faces pressure to end war in Ukraine, looking to boost bilateral trade deals.
- [‘What’s our fault?’: India’s expulsion of Pakistanis still splits families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/whats-our-fault-indias-expulsion-of-pakistanis-still-splits-families/): After Pahalgam attack in April, India deported 800 Pakistanis. Children separated from parents still can’t meet them.
- [Somalis call Trump’s comments insulting their country a ‘grave mistake’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/somalis-call-trumps-comments-insulting-their-country-a-grave-mistake/): Somalis are condemning recent comments made by US President Donald Trump insulting their country.
- [EU proposes using Russian assets, loans to fund $105bn package to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/eu-proposes-using-russian-assets-loans-to-fund-105bn-package-to-ukraine/): But Belgium, a vocal critic of the plan to use Russian assets to back Ukraine, says its concerns have not been resolved.
- [Honduras’s Nasralla holds narrow lead over Asfura in presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/hondurass-nasralla-holds-narrow-lead-over-asfura-in-presidential-vote/): With 80 percent of votes counted, centrist candidate widens lead over his Trump-backed conservative rival.
- [Doctor Gets 2.5-Year Prison Term For Illegally Supplying Ketamine To Friends Actor Matthew Perry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/doctor-gets-2-5-year-prison-term-for-illegally-supplying-ketamine-to-friends-actor-matthew-perry/): Los Angeles Dr Salvador Plasencia was taken into custody immediately after the hearing.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/venezuelas-maduro-confirms-cordial-call-with-trump-amid-tensions-with-us/): Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas.
- [Putin Meets India's Modi Under The Shadow Of Trump Tariffs | Russia Ukraine War | Crux Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putin-meets-indias-modi-under-the-shadow-of-trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-war-crux-decode-4k/): Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India this week. It’s his first trip to the country Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine. It is taking place at an extremely sensitive time when India’s relations with America are tense and its relations with China are on the mend. Russia and India have been turning to each other […]
- [Pakistan To Sell PIA Under IMF Pressure; Army-Linked Fauji Foundation Among Bidders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/pakistan-to-sell-pia-under-imf-pressure-army-linked-fauji-foundation-among-bidders/): Pakistan moves to privatise PIA, with Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited among bidders, under IMF pressure as economic crisis and military influence loom large.
- [Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Reasonably Good’ As Zelenskyy Calls For ‘Pressure On Russia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/trump-says-ukraine-peace-talks-reasonably-good-as-zelenskyy-calls-for-pressure-on-russia/): Donald Trump said his envoys reported that Vladimir Putin appears willing to pursue a negotiated settlement to end the conflict.
- [Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/who-is-kevin-hassett-trumps-expected-pick-to-lead-the-federal-reserve/): Trump’s top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank’s independence.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,379](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1379/): These are the key developments from day 1,379 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump's Name Added To Institute Of Peace Signage, Rubio Calls Him 'President Of Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/trumps-name-added-to-institute-of-peace-signage-rubio-calls-him-president-of-peace/): The move comes after the Trump administration’s attempted takeover of the Institute of Peace earlier this year.
- [‘Radical Agendas’: Marco Rubio Slams South Africa’s G20 Presidency, Announces US As 2026 Host](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/radical-agendas-marco-rubio-slams-south-africas-g20-presidency-announces-us-as-2026-host/): US Secretary Marco Rubio said South Africa operated with spite, division, and radical agendas that failed to produce economic growth.
- [US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes In California, Pilot Ejects Moments Before Explosion | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-f-16-fighter-jet-crashes-in-california-pilot-ejects-moments-before-explosion-video/): A US Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed near Trona Airport during a training mission. The pilot ejected safely, sustained minor injuries. 
- [Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth’s use of Signal chat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/inspector-general-report-raises-concerns-about-hegseths-use-of-signal-chat/): The report, slated to be released on Thursday, is said to recommend further training in the handling of sensitive info.
- [Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/trump-proposes-weaker-vehicle-mileage-rules-cutting-climate-policies/): The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
- [Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/last-native-american-wwii-d-day-vet-charles-shay-dies-at-101/): Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: court filing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/ghislaine-maxwell-to-seek-release-from-prison-court-filing/): Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 40 years as war fears rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/lebanon-and-israel-hold-first-direct-talks-in-40-years-as-war-fears-rise/): PM says these are not peace talks and ‘normalisation’ is tied to cessation of hostilities and Israeli troop withdrawal.
- [US House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-house-judiciary-committee-subpoenas-former-trump-prosecutor-jack-smith/): Republicans have been probing Smith’s investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.
- [Who benefits from India’s sweeping new labour reforms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/who-benefits-from-indias-sweeping-new-labour-reforms/): India rolls out simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws.
- [US Democrats Drop Photos Of Epstein’s Island, Renew Calls For Trump To Release Case Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/us-democrats-drop-photos-of-epsteins-island-renew-calls-for-trump-to-release-case-files/): One still image showed a chalkboard with the words “deception,” “power,” “truth,” and “political,” with other inscriptions redacted by Democrats.
- [Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/trumps-anti-immigrant-policies-clash-with-promised-world-cup-unity/): US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
- [Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/western-cuba-faces-blackout-as-government-seeks-to-update-energy-grid/): Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.
- [Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/family-of-man-slain-in-a-us-boat-strike-in-the-caribbean-lodges-complaint/): Family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza say his right to life was violated in US ‘narco-terrorist’ strikes.
- [Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/mbappe-shines-as-real-madrid-beat-athletic-to-close-on-barcelona/): Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.
- [Russian Troops Wave Flag 'In Pokrovsk', Ukraine's NATO Bid 'Key Question' During Putin-US Talks | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/russian-troops-wave-flag-in-pokrovsk-ukraines-nato-bid-key-question-during-putin-us-talks-4k/): Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday (December 3) that Russia’s recent battlefield progress in Ukraine had what he described as a positive impact on peace negotiations held with U.S. envoys in Moscow a day earlier.In video footage released on the talks’ eve, President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia’s capture of […]
- [‘Collective punishment’: Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/collective-punishment-family-home-of-suspect-demolished-in-west-bank/): Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.
- [Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/bessent-to-push-residency-requirement-for-regional-us-fed-bank-presidents/): The move is another effort by the Trump administration to have more control over the US Federal Reserve.
- [Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘key question’ in US talks: Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/ukraines-nato-membership-key-question-in-us-talks-russia/): Russian and US negotiators met in Moscow for almost five hours but there are no signs of any breakthrough.
- [Why Is The Search For Missing MH370 Resuming After 11 Years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/why-is-the-search-for-missing-mh370-resuming-after-11-years/): Ocean Infinity will deploy a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) capable of operating at depths greater than 6,000 metres and covering large areas quickly.
- [From Runway To 'Reality TV': Pakistan Turns Sale Of Loss-Making PIA Into National Broadcast Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/from-runway-to-reality-tv-pakistan-turns-sale-of-loss-making-pia-into-national-broadcast-event/): The privatisation of PIA is a critical condition under the country’s $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme
- [What if…. we abolished billionaires?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/what-if-we-abolished-billionaires/): Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to downgrade its richest residents.
- [Yemen’s Houthis release 9 mariners held since July ship attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/yemens-houthis-release-9-mariners-held-since-july-ship-attack/): The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.
- [Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/why-did-it-take-months-to-free-a-us-teen-from-israeli-prison/): What it took to release a Palestinian-American teen from an Israeli prison.
- [Israel accused of ‘manoeuvring’ as it says Gaza crossing open one way only](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/israel-accused-of-manoeuvring-as-it-says-gaza-crossing-open-one-way-only/): Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.
- [UK Women's Institute Bans Membership Of Trans Women After SC Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/uk-womens-institute-bans-membership-of-trans-women-after-sc-ruling/): UK court ruling centred on whether a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate is protected from discrimination as a woman under Britain’s Equality Act 2010
- [Hamas 'Finds' Hostage Remains, Egypt Denies Deal With Israel To Reopen Rafah For Gazans To Exit | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/hamas-finds-hostage-remains-egypt-denies-deal-with-israel-to-reopen-rafah-for-gazans-to-exit-4k/): Israel said on Wednesday (Dec. 3) it would open the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt to allow residents to exit the Palestinian territory “in the coming days,” but Egypt denied such a deal with Israel.”In accordance with the ceasefire agreement… the Rafah Crossing will open in the coming days exclusively for the exit of […]
- [China To Impose Tax On Condoms After 3 Decades As Birth Rates Hit Record Lows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/china-to-impose-tax-on-condoms-after-3-decades-as-birth-rates-hit-record-lows/): Starting January 2026, Chinese consumers will pay a 13% value-added tax (VAT) on contraceptive items, including condoms, under the revised Value-Added Tax Law.
- [Production In Factory In China Halted For Making 'Childlike' Sex Dolls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/03/production-in-factory-in-china-halted-for-making-childlike-sex-dolls/): Authorities in Guangdong suspended factories making childlike sex dolls. France and Sweden are investigating AliExpress and other retailers over similar concerns.
- [Vladimir Putin Religion: Remember 2018’s Icy Dip Photo? Here’s What It Tells About His Faith, Influence On Policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/vladimir-putin-religion-remember-2018s-icy-dip-photo-heres-what-it-tells-about-his-faith-influence-on-policies/): Vladimir Putin had performed three symbolic dips to honour the Holy Trinity in 2021, while the clergy and onlookers surrounded him.
- [‘Uninterrupted oil shipments’: Key takeaways from Putin-Modi talks in Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/uninterrupted-oil-shipments-key-takeaways-from-putin-modi-talks-in-delhi/): More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi’s bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
- [Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, the Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/who-was-yasser-abu-shabab-the-israel-backed-militia-leader-killed-in-gaza/): Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of an Israeli-backed militia in Gaza has been killed.
- [Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/iranian-delegation-in-the-us-for-world-cup-draw-after-threatening-boycott/): Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
- [Abu Shabab’s killing “a heavy hit” to Israeli-backed Gaza gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/abu-shababs-killing-a-heavy-hit-to-israeli-backed-gaza-gangs/): Analyst Muhammad Shehada explains how Yasser Abu Shabab’s death rattles Israel’s proxy gangs in Gaza.
- [Turkiye orders arrest of top-tier footballers, officials in gambling probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/turkiye-orders-arrest-of-top-tier-footballers-officials-in-gambling-probe/): At least 27 top club players are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams.
- [As Hong Kong reckons with worst fire in decades, many see echoes of 2019](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/as-hong-kong-reckons-with-worst-fire-in-decades-many-see-echoes-of-2019/): Unresolved anger and mistrust from the 2019 protests have hung over the response to the deadly Tai Po fire.
- [Syrians gather to celebrate first anniversary of Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/syrians-gather-to-celebrate-first-anniversary-of-assads-fall/): Tens of thousands of Syrians have gathered in Hama to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-draw/): Follow our live build-up, with analysis and all the latest news, ahead of the draw for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
- [Four killed in ‘drug boat’ attack ordered by US defence chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/four-killed-in-drug-boat-attack-ordered-by-us-defence-chief/): The US military says it killed four people in an air strike on a suspected drug boat in in the Eastern Pacific.
- [The Polder Effect: Shanghai, Karachi, Dhaka Among Cities At Risk Of A 'Watery Grave'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/the-polder-effect-shanghai-karachi-dhaka-among-cities-at-risk-of-a-watery-grave/): A new study warns that sinking land and rising sea level are pushing major coastal cities towards grave danger. By 2100, an unprecedented disaster could threaten 300 million lives
- [Bridging Centuries: PM Modi’s Gita Gift To President Putin Underscores Russia’s Deep Sanskrit Connection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/bridging-centuries-pm-modis-gita-gift-to-president-putin-underscores-russias-deep-sanskrit-connection/): The city of St Petersburg once stood as Europe’s undisputed hottest centre for Sanskrit studies, a status that began remarkably early in the 18th century
- [Historic Shift: Putin’s India Visit Signals End of Western Unipolar World | Prof Diesen Explains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/historic-shift-putins-india-visit-signals-end-of-western-unipolar-world-prof-diesen-explains/): | This is a historic global change. The world is moving away from western-centric unipolar world. Everyone needs to diversify ties in multipolar system: Prof Glenn Dessen from Oslo n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Flight Services Resume At Scotland's Edinburgh Airport After IT System Glitch Disrupts Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/flight-services-resume-at-scotlands-edinburgh-airport-after-it-system-glitch-disrupts-ops/): Flight services at Edinburgh Airport resumed after a brief disruption caused by computer problems in the air traffic control system in Scotland.
- [MF Husain was forced into exile; now his work finds permanent home in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/mf-husain-was-forced-into-exile-now-his-work-finds-permanent-home-in-qatar/): Qatar opens Lawh Wa Qalam museum dedicated to India’s most famous painter, who was hounded into exile by Hindu right.
- [Opening ‘Pandora’s box’: What happens if the US attacks Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/opening-pandoras-box-what-happens-if-the-us-attacks-venezuela/): Experts warn a US strike on Venezuela could trigger instability rather than a peaceful transition.
- [UNSC delegation meets Lebanon’s Aoun, tours south amid Israeli escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/unsc-delegation-meets-lebanons-aoun-tours-south-amid-israeli-escalation/): Lebanese leader urges UNSC to press Israel to respect the November 2024 ceasefire it has repeatedly violated.
- [India, Russia Have Independent, Self-Sufficient Foreign Policy: Putin After Meet With Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/india-russia-have-independent-self-sufficient-foreign-policy-putin-after-meet-with-modi/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “As you know, next year India will assume the BRICS chairmanship. We will provide all necessary assistance to our Indian friends…”
- [Images Of Giant 'Butterfly' Proof Of Alien Life On Mars? | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/images-of-giant-butterfly-proof-of-alien-life-on-mars-watch/): A 20-km-wide ‘butterfly’ spotted on Mars has stunned scientists, sparking wild alien theories
- [Modi “strengthens his own position” with Putin meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/modi-strengthens-his-own-position-with-putin-meeting/): “[Modi is] not going to change the direction of Indian foreign policy because [the] Trump administration does not like i
- [Hong Kong student union suspended over calls for justice for fire victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/hong-kong-student-union-suspended-over-calls-for-justice-for-fire-victims/): Hong Kong Baptist University student union says suspension was ‘unfounded’ and may have ‘ulterior motives’.
- [Pakistan seeks new South Asian bloc to cut India out: Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/pakistan-seeks-new-south-asian-bloc-to-cut-india-out-will-it-work/): Pakistan says an emerging three-way cooperation with Bangladesh and China could be ‘expanded and duplicated’.
- [Who is Brian Cole, arrested for planting pipe bombs in Washington in 2021?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/who-is-brian-cole-arrested-for-planting-pipe-bombs-in-washington-in-2021/): Cole, a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, was identified following a long investigation.
- [Putin and Modi discuss trade and peace at summit talks in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putin-and-modi-discuss-trade-and-peace-at-summit-talks-in-india/): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks began on boosting trade.
- [Trump's Air Force One vs Putin's Plane: Which One Is More Powerful And Secure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/trumps-air-force-one-vs-putins-plane-which-one-is-more-powerful-and-secure/): Vladimir Putin’s IL-96-300PU, the ‘flying Kremlin’, uses decoy jets and laser jammers, while US Air Force One boasts EMP protection, mid-air refuelling, and unmatched data security
- [Maduro Claims China’s Got Venezuela’s Back, Woos Brazil By Speaking Portuguese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/maduro-claims-chinas-got-venezuelas-back-woos-brazil-by-speaking-portuguese/): Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro accused Washington of heightening military pressure as he sought allies abroad, saying China “publicly supports Venezuela’s sovereignty” and peace. He urged solidarity from Brazil in a bilingual address, praising grassroots backing. President Lula continues to press for a diplomatic solution to the escalating US Venezuela standoff. | n18oc_world
- [India, Russia Agree On Plan To Boost Trade, Investment: PM Modi After Talks With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/india-russia-agree-on-plan-to-boost-trade-investment-pm-modi-after-talks-with-putin/): PM Modi said India will actively participate in the India–Russia Business Forum, which he described as a platform that will strengthen co-production and co-innovation initiatives
- [Makeshift movie screenings in Gaza City bring children ‘out of the ruin’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/makeshift-movie-screenings-in-gaza-city-bring-children-out-of-the-ruin/): The initiative is helping Gaza’s children ‘glimpse a better reality’, says Palestinian filmmaker Mustafa al-Nabih.
- [Modi–Putin Bilateral Talks: Peace and India’s Position on Ukraine Highlighted | Zelenskyy | BREAKING](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/modi-putin-bilateral-talks-peace-and-indias-position-on-ukraine-highlighted-zelenskyy-breaking/): Breaking: During high-level bilateral talks at the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed key global issues, including the ongoing Ukraine war. PM Modi clarified India’s stance, stating that “India is not neutral but stands for peace,” emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and global stability. n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – […]
- [US Govt Orders Enhanced Social Media Vetting For All H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants From Dec 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-govt-orders-enhanced-social-media-vetting-for-all-h-1b-h-4-visa-applicants-from-dec-15/): As per the new order, the applicants have to change their social media profiles to a “public” setting to aid in the screening process.
- [Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/japan-china-continue-to-spar-at-un-over-takaichi-remarks-on-taiwan/): Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be ‘survival threatening’ for Japan.
- [Ukrainian diver Lyskun switches allegiance to Russia, loses all medals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/ukrainian-diver-lyskun-switches-allegiance-to-russia-loses-all-medals/): Ukrainian officials termed Lyskun’s switch ‘categorically unacceptable’ and have stripped her all of medals and awards.
- [Putin increasingly belligerent as truce talks flounder, Ukraine war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putin-increasingly-belligerent-as-truce-talks-flounder-ukraine-war-rages/): As peace efforts fail to bear fruit, the Russian leader threatens Odesa and Mykolaiv – and warns of wider war on Europe.
- [Israel “art-washing its war crimes” through Eurovision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/israel-art-washing-its-war-crimes-through-eurovision/): Dorien Ballout on the boycott by the Netherlands and other countries of Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to compete.
- [LIVE: Israel sets military budget at $34bn, keeps attacking Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/live-israel-sets-military-budget-at-34bn-keeps-attacking-gaza/): People in the enclave fear the resumption of the full-scale genocidal war as Israeli ceasefire violations persist.
- [Vladimir Putin Signs The Visitors' Book At The Rajghat, Where He Paid Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/vladimir-putin-signs-the-visitors-book-at-the-rajghat-where-he-paid-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi/): Delhi | Russian President Vladimir Putin signs the visitors’ book at the Rajghat, where he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['India-Russia Ties Based On Trust': Putin Expresses Gratitude To PM Modi For Ukraine Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/india-russia-ties-based-on-trust-putin-expresses-gratitude-to-pm-modi-for-ukraine-peace-efforts/): Putin is on his first visit to India in four years for a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [The Modi–Putin Dialogue On The Russia–Ukraine War And The Measures Needed To Advance Peace Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/the-modi-putin-dialogue-on-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-the-measures-needed-to-advance-peace-efforts/): | The Modi–Putin dialogue focused on the Russia–Ukraine war and the measures needed to advance peace effortsAshok: Modi made his point very clear and it was important to address this issue as all eyes of the world are on this crucial bilateral talks n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Modi-Putin Bilateral Talks Updates | ‘Russia Working On Peaceful Settlement With Ukraine’: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/modi-putin-bilateral-talks-updates-russia-working-on-peaceful-settlement-with-ukraine-putin/): | Modi-Putin powerplay: Business after Bonhomie Tatiana Kukhareva – Senior Russian Journalist shares views n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [RSF kills dozens, mostly children, in war-torn Sudan’s Kalogi: SAF sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/rsf-kills-dozens-mostly-children-in-war-torn-sudans-kalogi-saf-sources/): Sudan Doctors Network says ‘deliberate suicide-drone attacks’ targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities.
- [More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/more-heavy-rain-slows-sri-lankas-recovery-after-deadly-cyclone/): President Dissanayake has called rescue and recovery efforts the most difficult in the nation’s history.
- [China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/china-france-pledge-cooperation-as-xi-joins-macron-in-trip-to-chengdu/): French leader Macron says he was ‘very touched’ by Xi’s gesture to accompany him to Chengdu – a departure from protocol.
- [Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/australia-hails-shared-vision-as-defence-minister-set-to-visit-japan/): Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- [Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/russia-continues-tech-crackdown-by-blocking-snapchat-facetime-access/): Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used ‘to organise and carry out terrorist acts’.
- [Putin, Modi kick off India summit as trade, US sanctions loom large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putin-modi-kick-off-india-summit-as-trade-us-sanctions-loom-large/): Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine.
- [‘The homeland is the homeland’: Venezuelans brace for possible US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/the-homeland-is-the-homeland-venezuelans-brace-for-possible-us-attack/): Residents of Caracas go about their routines amid growing anxiety over the deployment of US military assets offshore.
- [Honduran presidential candidate says Trump interfered in election: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/honduran-presidential-candidate-says-trump-interfered-in-election-report/): Centrist candidate Salvador Nasralla, 72, says the US president’s remarks may have cost him votes.
- [‘If US Can Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn’t India’: Putin Questions Western Pressure On New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/if-us-can-buy-our-fuel-why-shouldnt-india-putin-questions-western-pressure-on-new-delhi/): Despite Western sanctions, India has become the top buyer of seaborne Russian oil since 2022.
- [Is Popular Song ‘Rasputin’ Linked To Russia’s Vladimir Putin? Well, In A Way— ‘Magical’ Tale Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/is-popular-song-rasputin-linked-to-russias-vladimir-putin-well-in-a-way-magical-tale-revealed/): The pun Ras-Putin links the 20th-century mystic’s name to the Russian president, joking that Putin is a modern “love machine” or eternal survivor.
- [US grand jury declines to re-charge New York Attorney General Letitia James](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-grand-jury-declines-to-re-charge-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james/): James decries Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ of the justice system after second failed attempt to federally prosecute her.
- [Putin's Historic Visit To India, Trump Comments On Efforts Being Made By The U.S To Stop Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putins-historic-visit-to-india-trump-comments-on-efforts-being-made-by-the-u-s-to-stop-ukraine-war/): | Amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic visit to India, US President Donald Trump comments on efforts being made by the US to stop the war in Ukraine n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Putin In India| The Historic Russia India Meet Is Closely Monitored By The U.S | ITC Maurya Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putin-in-india-the-historic-russia-india-meet-is-closely-monitored-by-the-u-s-itc-maurya-report/): CNN-News18’s Simran Babbar reports from outside of ITC Maurya, where President Putin and goes through the strict security protocols to protect Putin n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Who Is Israel's New Mossad Chief? General With No Background In Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/who-is-israels-new-mossad-chief-general-with-no-background-in-intelligence/): Netanyahu’s selection of Gofman — a Mossad outsider — means that he passed over the two candidates suggested by Barnea.
- [FBI's Kash Patel Says 3 Million Data Lines Reviewed To Unmask  DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/fbis-kash-patel-says-3-million-data-lines-reviewed-to-unmask-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect-brian-cole/): Patel said the bureau uncovered no new outside information but instead “re-examined every piece of evidence” neglected under previous leadership.
- [Bill Gates Warns Aid Cuts Will Raise Child Deaths, Says Musk’s DOGE ‘Responsible For Many Deaths’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/bill-gates-warns-aid-cuts-will-raise-child-deaths-says-musks-doge-responsible-for-many-deaths/): He said the United States has made the deepest cuts, blaming Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for abruptly halting USAID grants.
- [Trump Seals Rwanda, Congo Peace Deal; Unlocks Rare Earth Minerals For US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/trump-seals-rwanda-congo-peace-deal-unlocks-rare-earth-minerals-for-us/): Trump also pointed out that this deal opens a gateway for Washington to rare-earth minerals in Central Africa.
- [US Strike On Drug Boat In Pacific Kills Four As Fury Grows Over Attacks On Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-strike-on-drug-boat-in-pacific-kills-four-as-fury-grows-over-attacks-on-survivors/): The White House and Pentagon have sought to distance Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the decision to strike the survivors.
- ['Making Peace All Over The World': Trump Pushes For Ceasefire Between Russia & Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/making-peace-all-over-the-world-trump-pushes-for-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump said the latest discussion between a US delegation and Russian President Vladimir Putin gave “impression” that Putin “would like to end the war.”
- [‘India-Russia Ties Strategic, Resilient To External Pressure’: Chinese Expert On PM Modi-Putin Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/india-russia-ties-strategic-resilient-to-external-pressure-chinese-expert-on-pm-modi-putin-meet/): Li Haidong said the coordination between the two nations reflects a shared intent to enhance their independent and autonomous capabilities.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1380/): These are the key developments from day 1,380 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn district map for 2026 midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-supreme-court-allows-texas-to-use-redrawn-district-map-for-2026-midterms/): The new Texas map, backed by Donald Trump, has sparked similar efforts for partisan redistricting across the US.
- [Vladimir Putin Arrives In India On The ‘Flying Kremlin’, Which Has Emergency Nuclear Command Button | In Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/vladimir-putin-arrives-in-india-on-the-flying-kremlin-which-has-emergency-nuclear-command-button-in-photos/): The name Aurus Senat comes from a mix of Au (Aurum, the Latin word for gold) and Rus (for Russia).
- [US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-military-kills-four-in-latest-strike-on-boat-in-the-caribbean/): Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug smugglers.
- [Trump can keep National Guard in Washington, DC, for now: Appeals court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/trump-can-keep-national-guard-in-washington-dc-for-now-appeals-court/): Court grants stay on previous order giving timeline for troop withdrawal as administration considers response.
- [New York Times sues Pentagon over rules limiting access for media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/new-york-times-sues-pentagon-over-rules-limiting-access-for-media/): Lawsuit challenges rules that give wide discretion to Pentagon chief Hegseth to oust journalists over coverage.
- [Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/trump-hails-great-day-for-the-world-as-drc-rwanda-finalise-peace-deal/): US president hosts leaders of DRC and Rwanda and says Washington will buy rare-earth minerals from the two countries.
- [Real Betis vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/real-betis-vs-barcelona-la-liga-preview-teams-start-lineups/): Table-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.
- [Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/who-was-yasser-abu-shabab-israel-backed-militia-leader-killed-in-gaza/): Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.
- [US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-senators-unveil-bill-to-keep-trump-from-allowing-ai-chip-sales-to-china/): The bill comes as the Trump gov’t mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
- [Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putin-challenges-us-pressure-on-india-over-russian-oil-during-state-visit/): Putin questions US pressure on India’s Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.
- [Last foreign carriers halt flights to Venezuela after Trump’s airspace ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/last-foreign-carriers-halt-flights-to-venezuela-after-trumps-airspace-ban/): Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana halt Venezuela flights, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns.
- [FIFA World Cup draw to be announced as trophy arrives in Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/fifa-world-cup-draw-to-be-announced-as-trophy-arrives-in-washington/): The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place Friday in Washington, DC, where the trophy has been on display.
- [Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/gaza-war-amputees-mark-international-disabilities-day/): Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- [From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump’s bigoted remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/from-mogadishu-to-minneapolis-somalis-reject-trumps-bigoted-remarks/): Minnesota legislator Omar Fateh says Trump’s ‘disgraceful’ comments are meant as ‘political theatre’ to rally his base.
- [US authorities arrest Brian Cole as suspect in 2021 Capitol Hill pipe bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-authorities-arrest-brian-cole-as-suspect-in-2021-capitol-hill-pipe-bombs/): The arrest of a Virginia man potentially ends a five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.
- [Qatar keep alive FIFA Arab Cup hopes with Syria draw as Palestine top group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/qatar-keep-alive-fifa-arab-cup-hopes-with-syria-draw-as-palestine-top-group/): Tense FIFA Arab Cup group finale awaits as Asian Cup holders Qatar held by Syria while Palestine also draw with Tunisia.
- [Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/rwanda-drc-presidents-sign-washington-accord-peace-deal/): The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
- [Four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s inclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/four-countries-to-boycott-eurovision-song-contest-over-israels-inclusion/): Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
- [What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/what-is-at-stake-in-french-presidential-visit-to-china/): Talks to include trade imbalances and China’s support for Russia.
- [Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia To Be Airlifted To London As Health Worsens | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/former-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zia-to-be-airlifted-to-london-as-health-worsens-exclusive/): Khaleda Zia is suffering from multiple organ complications, leaving her condition “highly fragile” as her vital parameters continue to fluctuate.
- [US Navy Official Behind Second Caribbean Boat Strike To Face Lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/us-navy-official-behind-second-caribbean-boat-strike-to-face-lawmakers/): Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, head of US Special Operations Command, will testify before lawmakers after recent Caribbean strikes killed two.
- [India Abstains On UNGA Resolution Demanding Return Of Ukrainian Children From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/india-abstains-on-unga-resolution-demanding-return-of-ukrainian-children-from-russia/): The 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution ‘Return of Ukrainian children’ Wednesday, with 91 votes in favour, 12 against and 57 abstentions.
- [Qalqilya targeted as Israel escalates raids in northern West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/qalqilya-targeted-as-israel-escalates-raids-in-northern-west-bank/): Raids lead to arrest of Palestinians, as Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank.
- [‘Don't Travel To Venezuela For Any Reason’: US State Department Amid Row With Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/dont-travel-to-venezuela-for-any-reason-us-state-department-amid-row-with-maduro/): The US State Department said that there is a very high risk of wrongful detention of US nationals in Venezuela and hence warned its citizens against visiting the country.
- [UN warns Sudan’s Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/un-warns-sudans-kordofan-faces-mass-atrocities-as-fighting-spreads/): Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.
- [Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/russias-putin-found-morally-responsible-for-nerve-agent-death-in-uk/): Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
- [Putin Visit: From Oil To Armour, What's On Agenda As India And Russia Look To Upgrade Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/putin-visit-from-oil-to-armour-whats-on-agenda-as-india-and-russia-look-to-upgrade-ties/): PM Modi and President Putin are set to announce a long-term programme for the development of strategic areas of Russian-Indian economic cooperation until 2030
- [Ireland Asked To Probe Microsoft Over Unlawful Data Processing By Israeli Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/ireland-asked-to-probe-microsoft-over-unlawful-data-processing-by-israeli-military/): Ireland has been asked to investigate Microsoft after ICCL alleged its Azure cloud aided IDF in surveillance and attacks on Palestinians, with the DPC assessing the complaint.
- [Another devastating Israeli strike on Lebanon captured on video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/another-devastating-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-captured-on-video/): Video captured an Israeli strike destroying a building in southern Lebanon, this time in al-Majadel.
- [Trump live: DR Congo, Rwanda leaders visit White House in push for peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/trump-live-dr-congo-rwanda-leaders-visit-white-house-in-push-for-peace/): US President Donald Trump will meet the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington.
- [Stalled Moscow talks collide with Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/stalled-moscow-talks-collide-with-zelenskyys-corruption-crisis/): Stalled Moscow talks with the US and Vladimir Putin offered little relief to Ukrainians reeling from years of war.
- [Netanyahu will win again, because in Israel, ‘there is none like him’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/netanyahu-will-win-again-because-in-israel-there-is-none-like-him/): His supporters defend him, his opponents cannot look past him and the centre keeps trying to bargain with him.
- [Pakistan PM Approves Asim Munir’s Appointment As CDF, Notification Likely Soon | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/pakistan-pm-approves-asim-munirs-appointment-as-cdf-notification-likely-soon-exclusive/): As per sources, Shehbaz Sharif approved Munir’s elevation as both Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces, with the new role carrying a five-year tenure.
- [Ukraine, US Delegation To Hold Talks In Florida After Moscow Meet: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/ukraine-us-delegation-to-hold-talks-in-florida-after-moscow-meet-white-house/): After Tuesday’s talks with Russian President Donald Trump, US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Rustem Umerov for Ukraine war talks.
- [Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/has-the-pentagon-really-exonerated-pete-hegseth-over-signal-leaks/): US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.
- [Mother recounts escape from landslide amid Indonesia floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/mother-recounts-escape-from-landslide-amid-indonesia-floods/): Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli.
- [Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/nigerian-parents-left-in-suspense-weeks-after-kidnappers-abduct-300/): Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300.
- [Why is Belgium opposed to using Russian assets to support Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/why-is-belgium-opposed-to-using-russian-assets-to-support-ukraine/): Belgium is pushing back against a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s economy and war effort.
- [Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/israel-hits-multiple-towns-in-southern-lebanon-as-attacks-intensify/): Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.
- [Macron Warns US Could 'Betray Ukraine' As European Leaders Voice Distrust In Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/04/macron-warns-us-could-betray-ukraine-as-european-leaders-voice-distrust-in-peace-talks/): Macron reportedly voiced concerns during the call on Monday with Zelenskyy and other leaders, questioning whether US negotiators would adequately protect Kyiv’s interests.
- [Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ polls amid anger over deadly fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/hong-kong-votes-in-patriots-only-polls-amid-anger-over-deadly-fire/): Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urges the public to come out and vote amid expectations of a low turnout.
- [Russia Launches Massive Missile And Drone Barrage At Ukraine Amid Ongoing Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/russia-launches-massive-missile-and-drone-barrage-at-ukraine-amid-ongoing-peace-talks/): Russia launched one of its largest winter assaults on Ukraine, firing missiles and drones at energy sites as peace talks continued abroad.
- [Indian-Origin Uber Driver Satwinder Singh Jailed In New Zealand For Raping Teenager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/indian-origin-uber-driver-satwinder-singh-jailed-in-new-zealand-for-raping-teenager/): An Indian-origin Uber driver has been sentenced to jail in New Zealand for raping a teenage passenger in 2023.
- [Japan accuses Chinese jets of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/japan-accuses-chinese-jets-of-directing-fire-control-radar-at-its-aircraft/): Japan condemns incidents near Okinawa as ‘dangerous’ and says it has lodged a ‘strong protest’ with China.
- [Seventeen people found dead in boat off of Greece’s Crete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/seventeen-people-found-dead-in-boat-off-of-greeces-crete/): Greek coastguard says two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalised.
- ['Craziest Hard Launch': Katy Perry Confirms Relationship With Justin Trudeau In Instagram Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/craziest-hard-launch-katy-perry-confirms-relationship-with-justin-trudeau-in-instagram-photos/): Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made their relationship official in a post on Instagram,
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,382](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1382/): These are the key developments from day 1,382 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: La Liga – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/real-madrid-vs-celta-vigo-la-liga-teams-start-time-lineups/): Real Madrid ended a three-game winless La Liga run in Bilbao on Wednesday, but Celta are enjoying life on the road.
- [At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in India’s Goa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/at-least-23-people-killed-in-nightclub-fire-in-indias-goa/): Chief Minister Pramod Sawant orders a probe into the tragedy in the resort city on the shores of the Arabian Sea.
- [Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/germanys-merz-makes-first-visit-to-israel-as-chancellor-amid-strained-ties/): The two countries’ traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel’s genocidal war on the people of Gaza.
- [Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia unleashes huge waves of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/ukraine-peace-talks-stall-as-russia-unleashes-huge-waves-of-attacks/): Negotiations fail to yield progress, while Moscow launches more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian territory.
- [Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/israeli-drone-chases-and-kills-elderly-woman-in-gaza-as-attacks-continue/): At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.
- [Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/bethlehem-lights-up-christmas-tree-amid-hopes-for-economic-recovery/): Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
- [What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/whats-the-full-match-schedule-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- [Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/torres-hits-barcelona-hat-trick-against-real-betis-in-la-liga-goalfest/): Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.
- [Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran’s rise, colonialism, and US political change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/mahmood-mamdani-on-zohrans-rise-colonialism-and-us-political-change/): Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran’s rise says about politics in the US.
- [What message does Putin’s visit to India send?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/what-message-does-putins-visit-to-india-send/): Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa promises peace and unity in face of Israeli aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/syrias-al-sharaa-promises-peace-and-unity-in-face-of-israeli-aggression/): Syrian president says Israel uses pretexts to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
- [Jaiswal ton, Kohli’s form help India beat South Africa in ODI series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/jaiswal-ton-kohlis-form-help-india-beat-south-africa-in-odi-series/): Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
- [Why Qatar lives rent-free in the far right’s head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/why-qatar-lives-rent-free-in-the-far-rights-head/): Conservative influencers are playing a central role in a new campaign of weaponising Islamophobia.
- [South Africa shooting leaves 12 dead, including young child: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/south-africa-shooting-leaves-12-dead-including-young-child-police/): Police say 25 people were shot at ‘illegal’ bar in hostel in Pretoria, with three children among the dead.
- [World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico’s disappeared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/world-cup-2026-re-disappearing-mexicos-disappeared/): In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 3 Palestinians in Gaza as deadly violations intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/live-israel-kills-3-palestinians-in-gaza-as-deadly-violations-intensify/): Qatar and Egypt call for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and deployment of an international military force.
- [Gaza ceasefire at a ‘critical moment’ mediators say, at risk of collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/gaza-ceasefire-at-a-critical-moment-mediators-say-at-risk-of-collapse/): Qatar’s PM, Turkish FM urge urgent progress to next phase as Gaza truce violations mount.
- [Ukraine official warns of a ‘new law of power’ after Russian aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/ukraine-official-warns-of-a-new-law-of-power-after-russian-aggression/): At Doha Forum, Ukraine said Russia’s actions made a ‘new law of power’ that allows strong states to occupy weaker ones.
- [Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera US sanctions have made her ‘non-person’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/francesca-albanese-tells-al-jazeera-us-sanctions-have-made-her-non-person/): At Doha Forum, UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said US sanctions imposed over Gaza have cut her from financial systems.
- [LIVE: Real Betis vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/live-real-betis-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the La Liga match.
- [Lebanese army arrests six after gunmen attack UN peacekeepers in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/lebanese-army-arrests-six-after-gunmen-attack-un-peacekeepers-in-south/): Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get ‘real picture’ of what is going on.
- [Colombia signs peace-building deal in Qatar with Clan del Golfo drug gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/colombia-signs-peace-building-deal-in-qatar-with-clan-del-golfo-drug-gang/): Colombia signed a peace-building agreement in Qatar with the Clan del Golfo, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking group.
- [At Doha Forum, Qatar PM warns Gaza ceasefire is at ‘critical moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/at-doha-forum-qatar-pm-warns-gaza-ceasefire-is-at-critical-moment/): Qatar’s PM says Gaza talks are at a ‘critical moment,’ stressing the current arrangement is a pause, not full ceasefire.
- [Civilians killed in DRC fighting, a day after peace deal signing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/civilians-killed-in-drc-fighting-a-day-after-peace-deal-signing/): Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.
- [Trump’s 2025 NSS Redraws The Map: Russia Gets A Handshake, Europe A Lecture, India A Line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/trumps-2025-nss-redraws-the-map-russia-gets-a-handshake-europe-a-lecture-india-a-line/): The document contains several strikingly unconventional elements, particularly its soft-pedalling on Russia and a noticeable downgrade in the rhetorical priority given to India
- ['Not Putin, But Trump Deserves Credit For Uniting India-Russia': Former Pentagon Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/not-putin-but-trump-deserves-credit-for-uniting-india-russia-former-pentagon-official/): Ex-Pentagon official Michael Rubin said US President Donald Trump deserves a Nobel Prize for bringing India and Russia closer. He took a jibe at Trump after Putin’s visit to India.
- [RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/rsf-alleges-saf-forces-struck-crucial-border-crossing-in-sudan-near-chad/): The RSF accused Sudan’s army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
- [EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/eus-kallas-says-washington-biggest-ally-despite-us-security-downgrade/): Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/chad-struggles-as-new-sudanese-refugees-strain-resources-and-infrastructure/): Sudan’s civil war drives millions from their homes, creating an unparalleled humanitarian emergency in the region.
- [Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/oklahoma-rack-up-14th-straight-nba-win-durant-hits-31k-career-points/): Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder’s win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.
- [Trump Strategy Warns Europe Of ‘Civilisational Erasure’, Calls For Major Military Reorientation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/trump-strategy-warns-europe-of-civilisational-erasure-calls-for-major-military-reorientation/): The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy warns Europe faces “civilisational erasure,” urges US military shifts to the Western Hemisphere, and prioritises Taiwan.
- [‘She Can Stay For As Long As She Wants’: Jaishankar On Sheikh Hasina’s Exile In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/she-can-stay-for-as-long-as-she-wants-jaishankar-on-sheikh-hasinas-exile-in-india/): Jaishankar says Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is her personal choice after fleeing Dhaka amid violence. He urges a fair election in Bangladesh and hopes for stable ties.
- [‘No Country Has Veto' Over India’s Ties With Another Country’: Jaishankar On Putin’s Visit To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/no-country-has-veto-over-indias-ties-with-another-country-jaishankar-on-putins-visit-to-india/): S Jaishankar at defends India’s independent foreign policy, highlights strong Russia ties, assures no US strain, and hints at a possible India-US trade deal soon.
- [Putin’s India Visit ‘Successful’, Strategically Timed Amid Western Pressure: Expert Michael Kugelman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/putins-india-visit-successful-strategically-timed-amid-western-pressure-expert-michael-kugelman/): According to Kugelman, the meeting between the two leaders sent a clear message that despite mounting Western pressure, the India-Russia relationship continues to endure.
- [IAEA flags damage to Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/iaea-flags-damage-to-chornobyl-nuclear-plants-protective-shield-in-ukraine/): The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out.
- [24-Year-Old Indian Student Dies In New York After Suffering Severe Injuries In House Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/24-year-old-indian-student-dies-in-new-york-after-suffering-severe-injuries-in-house-fire/): Sahaja Reddy Udumala was pursuing a Master’s degree in Albany, New York.
- [Arab, Muslim nations reject Israel exit-only plan for Gaza Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/arab-muslim-nations-reject-israel-exit-only-plan-for-gaza-rafah-crossing/): Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce and its exit plan which aims to ‘displace Palestinian people from their land’.
- [Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/thousands-protest-in-berlin-against-new-german-military-conscription-bill/): Politicians approve the controversial law after months of heated debate, amid fears over a potential war with Russia.
- [Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/heavy-rains-hamper-recovery-as-death-toll-from-floods-in-asia-exceeds-1750/): Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
- [Doha Forum 2025 live: Gaza, Ukraine wars in focus as policy leaders gather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/doha-forum-2025-live-gaza-ukraine-wars-in-focus-as-policy-leaders-gather/): World leaders, high-level diplomats and business executives take part in annual platform held in Qatar’s capital.
- [Canada removes Syria from list of states that support ‘terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/canada-removes-syria-from-list-of-states-that-support-terrorism/): Ottawa cites similar move by US as well as Syrian government’s efforts to advance stability in the country.
- [Palestinian groups express ‘grave concerns’ over Marwan Barghouti’s safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/palestinian-groups-express-grave-concerns-over-marwan-barghoutis-safety/): Palestinians express alarm following ‘intimidating’ call to family of imprisoned leader alleging new abuse.
- [UK Sanctions British Sikh Businessman, Group Over Links To Pro-Khalistan Terror Activity In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/uk-sanctions-british-sikh-businessman-group-over-links-to-pro-khalistan-terror-activity-in-india/): British national Gurpreet Singh Rehal and associated group, Babbar Akali Lehar, are accused of links to the proscribed pro-Khalistan organisation Babbar Khalsa International
- [Aircraft Catches Fire At Brazil’s Airport, 180 Passengers Evacuated Amid Flames, Smoke | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/aircraft-catches-fire-at-brazils-airport-180-passengers-evacuated-amid-flames-smoke-video/): The situation prompted an immediate evacuation, with passengers using stairs and inflatable slides to leave the aircraft safely.
- [Over 3000 Indians Deported From US In 2025 So Far, Government Tells Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/over-3000-indians-deported-from-us-in-2025-so-far-government-tells-parliament/): Over 3,155 Indians were deported from the US in 2025; 316 jailed in Kuwait. New missions opened in Quito, Boston, LA, Kazan, and Yekaterinburg.
- [Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/australia-sanctions-afghan-taliban-officials-over-womens-rights-abuses/): Canberra said the Taliban officials are guilty of oppressing women and girls, as well as ‘undermining good governance’.
- ['Mentally Ill': Pakistan Army Responds To Imran Khan's Criticism Of Field Marshal Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/mentally-ill-pakistan-army-responds-to-imran-khans-criticism-of-field-marshal-asim-munir/): Vowing to crush former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s “narrative”, the army accused him of using family visits and social media posts to attack the armed forces and sow division
- [Pakistan, Taliban Forces Trade Heavy Fire Along Border As Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/pakistan-taliban-forces-trade-heavy-fire-along-border-as-tensions-escalate/): Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire near Spin Boldak and Chaman after failed Saudi Arabia talks, with both sides blaming each other amid ongoing border tensions.
- [Foreign Student Spending In US Sees Record Drop Amid Visa Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/foreign-student-spending-in-us-sees-record-drop-amid-visa-crackdown/): Foreign student spending in the US fell 5.3 percent, about 3 billion dollars, amid tightened visa rules, leading to record declines in enrolment and overall foreign spending.
- [Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/afghan-pakistani-forces-exchange-heavy-fire-as-tensions-flare/): Relations have soured between former allies Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
- [Content Discontent: NYT Raises More Legal Questions On 'Answer Engine' Perplexity In AI Copyright Clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/content-discontent-nyt-raises-more-legal-questions-on-answer-engine-perplexity-in-ai-copyright-clash/): Perplexity has dismissed the lawsuits as a common, yet historically unsuccessful, tactic used by publishers against new technologies
- [Infantino’s ‘Peace Prize’ to Trump raises questions about FIFA’s neutrality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/infantinos-peace-prize-to-trump-raises-questions-about-fifas-neutrality/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino heaps praise on Donald Trump as critics ridicule newly established award as ‘vulgar’.
- [Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/trump-wins-fifas-new-peace-prize/): The US leader, who has campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, gets FIFA’s award at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington.
- [Flavio Bolsonaro enters Brazil’s 2026 presidential race with father’s nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/flavio-bolsonaro-enters-brazils-2026-presidential-race-with-fathers-nod/): Imprisoned ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son’s presidential bid, teeing up a race against Lula.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1381/): These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Beyond Borders & Justice: Pregnant Sunali Khatun, Deported To Bangladesh, Returns To India After SC 'Nudge'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/06/beyond-borders-justice-pregnant-sunali-khatun-deported-to-bangladesh-returns-to-india-after-sc-nudge/): Sunali was accompanied by her eight-year-old son, two days after the SC intervened and nudged the central government to allow her reentry on humanitarian grounds
- [West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/west-african-culture-takes-center-stage-at-dakars-ecofest-2025/): ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
- [Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/starbucks-union-workers-face-off-as-old-tensions-over-wages-spill-over/): Hundreds of baristas launched an an open ended strike across the United States, some joined by politicians.
- [Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/experts-say-us-boat-strikes-are-illegal-killings-can-they-be-stopped/): At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal killings.
- [Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/egypts-economy-stabilises-but-poverty-challenges-persist/): Investments boost Egypt’s economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts.
- [Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/famed-for-sculptural-structures-architect-frank-gehry-dies-at-age-96/): Gehry blended pop art with monumental architecture that reshaped skylines from Prague to Los Angeles and New York City.
- [US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-supreme-court-to-consider-trumps-bid-to-end-birthright-citizenship/): The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June.
- [Trump takes the spotlight, Peace Prize at FIFA World Cup Draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/trump-takes-the-spotlight-peace-prize-at-fifa-world-cup-draw/): Donald Trump was centre stage accepting the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
- [EU hits Musk’s X with $140m fine for ‘deceptive’ blue tick, ad transparency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/eu-hits-musks-x-with-140m-fine-for-deceptive-blue-tick-ad-transparency/): Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
- [Five key takeaways from Trump’s National Security Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/five-key-takeaways-from-trumps-national-security-strategy/): Government document on US foreign policy priorities says Washington no longer needs to prioritise the Middle East.
- [US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/us-health-panel-ditches-guidance-to-give-hepatitis-b-vaccine-to-newborns/): The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/fifa-world-cup-2026-draw-groups-teams-format-trump-peace-prize/): Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
- [Xenophobia runs the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/xenophobia-runs-the-world/): From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time.
- [Authorities arrest man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/authorities-arrest-man-suspected-of-planting-pipe-bombs-in-washington-dc/): US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
- [World Cup 2026: Small nations Big Dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/world-cup-2026-small-nations-big-dreams/): Tiny populations. Brutal logistics. And political turmoil.
- [Donald Trump Finally Gets A Peace Prize: Thanks To FIFA, Not The Nobel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/donald-trump-finally-gets-a-peace-prize-thanks-to-fifa-not-the-nobel/): The award was presented at the ceremony in Washington for the draw for 2026 World Cup tournament, which the US will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
- [Women In This Country Are Renting Husbands Due To Shortage Of Men: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/women-in-this-country-are-renting-husbands-due-to-shortage-of-men-report/): According to Eurostat, Latvia has 15.5% more women than men, which is more than three times the average gap in the European Union.
- [Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-raising-antitrust-concerns/): Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.
- [Fighting flares in DR Congo within hours of Trump’s peace deal ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/fighting-flares-in-dr-congo-within-hours-of-trumps-peace-deal-ceremony/): The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and government forces have traded blame for the renewed fighting.
- [What are the implications of Trump’s Somali ‘garbage’ comments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/what-are-the-implications-of-trumps-somali-garbage-comments/): Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate.
- [Blow To Israel: Anti-Hamas Leader Killed, US To Enter Phase Two Of Gaza Peace Plan By 2025 End | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/blow-to-israel-anti-hamas-leader-killed-us-to-enter-phase-two-of-gaza-peace-plan-by-2025-end-4k/): Anti-Hamas leader Yasser Abu Shabab, head of a prominent Gaza militia, was killed Dec. 4 in an internal clash over collaboration with Israel.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:25 – TRUMP TEAM ‘EXPEDITES’ PHASE 2 OF GAZA PLAN05:17 – ISRAEL TARGETS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS IN LEBANON n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [‘Great Philosopher, Humanist’: Putin Pays Homage To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/great-philosopher-humanist-putin-pays-homage-to-mahatma-gandhi-at-rajghat/): The Russian leader, accompanied by MOS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, paid floral tributes, laid a wreath and observed silence at Rajghat.
- [Kudankulam Takes Centre Stage During Putin Visit As Russia Adds Fuel To India’s Nuclear Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/kudankulam-takes-centre-stage-during-putin-visit-as-russia-adds-fuel-to-indias-nuclear-future/): The Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, has committed to ensuring the plant reaches its full designed capacity
- [EU Slaps Elon Musk's X With $140 Million Fine, Rubio Calls It 'Attack On American People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/eu-slaps-elon-musks-x-with-140-million-fine-rubio-calls-it-attack-on-american-people/): The European Commission fined X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, sparking criticism from US officials like Marco Rubio and Brendan Carr.
- [Putin Invokes PM Modi’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ Motto, Says It Reflects India-Russia Ties | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/putin-invokes-pm-modis-sabka-saath-sabka-vikas-motto-says-it-reflects-india-russia-ties-watch/): The Russian leader, while addressing dignitaries at the dinner table, said, “I know that in India you say, go together, grow together.”
- [Sudan’s Khartoum needs ‘urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/sudans-khartoum-needs-urgent-help-due-to-severe-food-shortages-report/): Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.
- [Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/israel-awaits-return-of-final-captive-from-gaza-amid-fragile-peace-deal/): Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
- [Crowds gather in Hama, Syria, to celebrate one year of liberation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/crowds-gather-in-hama-syria-to-celebrate-one-year-of-liberation/): Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Syrian city of Hama to mark one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [PM Modi’s Cultural Diplomacy: From SCO Translations To Gifting Gita To President Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/pm-modis-cultural-diplomacy-from-sco-translations-to-gifting-gita-to-president-putin/): The foundation for this cultural outreach was established at the 2019 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- [British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/british-soldiers-accused-of-more-abuses-in-kenya-what-we-know/): British soldiers training in Kenya abused women and caused environmental destruction for years, parliament has said.
- [Russia Working on “Peaceful Settlement” With Ukraine, Zelensky Gets Warning Over US “Betrayal” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/russia-working-on-peaceful-settlement-with-ukraine-zelensky-gets-warning-over-us-betrayal-4k/): Putin says Russia seeks a peaceful settlement with Ukraine during his India visit, vows uninterrupted fuel supplies to New Delhi. Meanwhile, Ukrainian negotiators hold peace talks with US envoys in Miami.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:58 – UKRAINE, US HOLD FRESH TALKS IN MIAMI 06:06 – US TO “RESIST” EU ‘CIVILIZATIONAL ERASURE’ n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/al-assad-inner-circle-plotting-syrian-uprisings-from-russian-exile-report/): Ousted Syrian leader’s former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence.
- [Zelensky’s Plane ‘Targeted by Military Drones’ in ‘Hybrid Attack’ | Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/zelenskys-plane-targeted-by-military-drones-in-hybrid-attack-ukraine-war/): Irish outlet The Journal reported that four unidentified “military-style” drones breached a no-fly zone and flew toward the expected route of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s aircraft as it approached the Dublin Airport, citing unnamed security sources. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [German president visits WWII UK bombing site amid unity against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/german-president-visits-wwii-uk-bombing-site-amid-unity-against-russia/): President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to UK is the first by a German head of state in 27 years.
- [Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/eurovision-hit-by-boycotts-over-israels-inclusion/): Fans of Europe’s annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
- [Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/syrias-hama-full-of-hope-joy-one-year-after-al-assad-forces-exit/): Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad’s reign.
- [Who controls the Rafah crossing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/who-controls-the-rafah-crossing/): Gaza once had seven border crossings to the outside world. Now it has two, and both are blocked by Israel.
- [From Markets To Megawatts: $100B Trade Ambition Meets Energy Synergy In India-Russia Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/05/from-markets-to-megawatts-100b-trade-ambition-meets-energy-synergy-in-india-russia-talks/): The joint statement underscores that the primary focus of the India-Russia summit was to establish mechanisms to deepen cooperation and achieve more balanced, sustainable trade
- [Syrians celebrate anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/syrians-celebrate-anniversary-of-bashar-al-assads-fall/): The country marks one year since the overthrow of the al-Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European allies as US pushes revised peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/ukraines-zelenskyy-to-meet-european-allies-as-us-pushes-revised-peace-plan/): Ukrainian leader faces rising pressure from US to accept deal that Russia hints meets its wishes.
- [Day-to-day lives of Beninois “have not been improved”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/day-to-day-lives-of-beninois-have-not-been-improved/): “The poverty level among youths is extremely high.”
- [Inside Syria’s fight to identify the disappeared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/inside-syrias-fight-to-identify-the-disappeared/): A team has begun the painstaking work of identifying the remains of the disappeared, but it could take years.
- [75-Year-Old Hindu Freedom Fighter And Wife Found Murdered In Bangladesh, Throats Slit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/75-year-old-hindu-freedom-fighter-and-wife-found-murdered-in-bangladesh-throats-slit/): A freedom fighter of the 1971 Liberation War (Muktijoddha) and his wife were found dead in Bangladesh’s Rangpur.
- [Al Jazeera shows destruction in Syria’s old city of Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/al-jazeera-shows-destruction-in-syrias-old-city-of-aleppo/): Al Jazeera reports from Aleppo on how the rebel offensive and regime instability led to the historical city’s fall.
- [Chinese Embassy In India To Launch China Visa Application Window On December 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/chinese-embassy-in-india-to-launch-china-visa-application-window-on-december-22/): Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong announced China visa applications in India will begin online from December 22, 2025.
- [PTI's Peshawar Power Show: CM Afridi Launches Attack On Military, Vows To 'Fight For Democracy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/ptis-peshawar-power-show-cm-afridi-launches-attack-on-military-vows-to-fight-for-democracy/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi claimed that the Pakistan Army’s strategies had left Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unstable and scarred by repeated conflict
- [Japan summons China envoy over ‘fighter jet radar lock’ as tensions surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/japan-summons-china-envoy-over-fighter-jet-radar-lock-as-tensions-surge/): Feuding countries trade accusations amid escalating dispute following Japanese PM’s comments about Taiwan.
- [Who is Ghassan al-Duhaini, Abu Shabab’s successor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/who-is-ghassan-al-duhaini-abu-shababs-successor/): After Yasser Abu Shabab was killed, al-Duhaini has pledged to continue the Popular Forces’ campaign against Hamas.
- [Syrians gather to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/syrians-gather-to-mark-one-year-since-the-fall-of-the-assad-regime/): Thousands of Syrians have gathered in the capital Damascus to celebrate one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- [US Strikes Venezuela’s Drug Rings, But Its Own Narco Trail Looms. What Can India Learn?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/us-strikes-venezuelas-drug-rings-but-its-own-narco-trail-looms-what-can-india-learn/): A country long criticised for overlooking or indirectly benefiting from narcotics flows is now unveiling one of the most muscular anti-drug campaigns in modern history
- [How many Syrians have returned home one year since the fall of al-Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/how-many-syrians-have-returned-home-one-year-since-the-fall-of-al-assad/): One year after al-Assad’s fall, nearly 1.8 million displaced Syrians and 780,000 refugees have returned home.
- [Celebrations in Gaza as Palestine qualifies for Arab Cup quarter-finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/celebrations-in-gaza-as-palestine-qualifies-for-arab-cup-quarter-finals/): Video shows crowds in Gaza celebrating after Palestine qualified for the Arab Cup quarter-finals.
- [Sudan group accuses RSF of raping 19 women who fled el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/sudan-group-accuses-rsf-of-raping-19-women-who-fled-el-fasher/): Sudan Doctors Network says two of the victims were pregnant and calls for immediate action to protect Sudanese women.
- [Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/searching-for-amani-a-boy-investigates-his-fathers-death-in-kenya/): A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s death in one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservation parks.
- [Humza Yusaf says Israel deliberately destroyed Gaza’s education system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/humza-yusaf-says-israel-deliberately-destroyed-gazas-education-system/): Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said that Israel is carrying out what he calls a “scholasticide” in Gaza.
- [UN faces ‘brutal choices’ as it launches 2026 aid appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/un-faces-brutal-choices-as-it-launches-2026-aid-appeal/): Aid cuts mean UN is asking for just half of anticipated need and is forced to prioritise only the most desperate.
- [A $5,000 'Apprehension Fee': Inside Trump Administration's New Rule Targeting Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/a-5000-apprehension-fee-inside-trump-administrations-new-rule-targeting-illegal-immigrants/): Non-payment of the $5,000 apprehension fee becomes a debt owed to the US government, blocking future legal entry or immigration benefits.
- [Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of the ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/are-israel-hamas-entering-the-second-phase-of-the-ceasefire/): Israel has kept attacking Gaza during the first phase, so what will the second phase bring?
- [Cars Powered By Oceans And Seas? China Turns Salt Water Into Clean Petrol For Just Rs 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/cars-powered-by-oceans-and-seas-china-turns-salt-water-into-clean-petrol-for-just-rs-24/): Salt water has quietly defied science, turning into clean fuel for just Rs 24, a price no superpower could match. The world is now watching the sea rewrite the rules of energy
- ['It Could Be A Problem': Donald Trump On Netflix’s $83 Bid To Buy Warner Bros Studio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/it-could-be-a-problem-donald-trump-on-netflixs-83-bid-to-buy-warner-bros-studio/): Donald Trump warned that Netflix’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. “could be a problem” due to its already dominant market share, even as he praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
- ['If I Can't Beat Jimmy Kimmel, I Shouldn't Be President': Trump At Kenndy Center Honors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/if-i-cant-beat-jimmy-kimmel-i-shouldnt-be-president-trump-at-kenndy-center-honors/): Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, praising Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Michael Crawford, while criticizing Kimmel’s past hosting.
- [‘Stop killing us’: Huge crowds rally in Brazil, decrying rise in femicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/stop-killing-us-huge-crowds-rally-in-brazil-decrying-rise-in-femicide/): Demonstrators march in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities, calling for an end to femicide, rape and misogyny.
- [WFP says six million starving in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/wfp-says-six-million-starving-in-sudan/): Carl Skau, deputy executive director at the World Food Programme, talks limitations concerns in Sudan
- [LIVE: Syria marks one year since fall of Bashar al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/live-syria-marks-one-year-since-fall-of-bashar-al-assad/): Syria is marking one year since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad after nearly 14 years of war.
- [JD Vance's Anti-Immigration Remark Backfires, Sparks Calls To 'Send Usha Back To India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/jd-vances-anti-immigration-remark-backfires-sparks-calls-to-send-usha-back-to-india/): JD Vance faces backlash for calling mass migration the theft of the American Dream, drawing criticism over his wife Usha’s Indian heritage and comments on race and her Hindu faith.
- ['I Mean It': Elon Musk Says European Union 'Should Be Abolished' After Fine Against X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/i-mean-it-elon-musk-says-european-union-should-be-abolished-after-fine-against-x/): Elon Musk slammed the European Union, suggesting it be abolished, after X was fined €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act.
- [US lawmakers urge release of video of double-tap boat strike in Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/us-lawmakers-urge-release-of-video-of-double-tap-boat-strike-in-caribbean/): At least 87 people have been killed in Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
- [Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped children, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/nigeria-secures-release-of-100-kidnapped-children-reports-say/): At least 153 students and 12 teachers taken from a Catholic school last month remain in captivity.
- [NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Tells Immigrants To ‘Know Your Rights’ And Push Back Against ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/nyc-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani-tells-immigrants-to-know-your-rights-and-push-back-against-ice/): NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vowed to defend immigrant rights after an ICE raid attempt, promising legal protections and support when in office in 2026.
- [Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/thailand-launches-air-raids-along-cambodia-border-after-deadly-clashes/): The attacks are the latest report of tensions flaring between the neighbours, after a ceasefire was agreed to in July.
- [Nigeria says it deployed troops to Benin to ‘dislodge coup plotters’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/nigeria-says-it-deployed-troops-to-benin-to-dislodge-coup-plotters/): Nigeria’s president says he sent fighter jets, troops to Benin to help quell a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers.
- [Trump Says 'Little Bit Disappointed' Zelenskyy Hasn't Read US Peace Proposal On Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/trump-says-little-bit-disappointed-zelenskyy-hasnt-read-us-peace-proposal-on-ukraine-war/): Donald Trump said he was “a little disappointed” that President Zelenskyy has not yet read the latest US peace proposal, suggesting Kyiv is slowing down negotiations.
- [Austrian Woman, Who Was Left To Freeze On Mountain Peak By Boyfriend, Identified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/austrian-woman-who-was-left-to-freeze-on-mountain-peak-by-boyfriend-identified/): Thomas Plamberger, 36, and his girlfriend Kerstin Gurtner, 33, set off to climb Austria’s tallest mountain – the 12,460ft Grossglockner mountain – on January 18, 2025.
- ['Ended 8 Wars With Trade And Tariffs': Donald Trump Reiterates Claim On International Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/ended-8-wars-with-trade-and-tariffs-donald-trump-reiterates-claim-on-international-conflicts/): Trump defended his sweeping tariff strategy, claiming it has strengthened national security and even helped “end eight wars” through trade pressure rather than military action.
- [Israel Urges India To Designate Hamas As Terror Group, Cites Growing Hamas–LeT Nexus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/israel-urges-india-to-designate-hamas-as-terror-group-cites-growing-hamas-let-nexus/): Israel urges India to designate Hamas as a terrorist group, citing its ties with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Iran-backed networks.
- [Thailand Launches Air Strikes Along Cambodia Border, Cites Escalating Military Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/thailand-launches-air-strikes-along-cambodia-border-cites-escalating-military-threats/): Thailand launched air strikes near the Cambodia border over escalating tensions and ceasefire violations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,383](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1383/): These are the key developments from day 1,383 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/hamas-and-israel-move-towards-phase-two-of-us-backed-gaza-plan/): Israeli military claims yellow line is ‘new border’ as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.
- [Syria: One year after al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/syria-one-year-after-al-assad/): What kind of Syria is the new government trying to build? And what challenges is it facing?
- [Celta Vigo earn shock 2-0 win at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid implode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/celta-vigo-earn-shock-2-0-win-at-the-bernabeu-as-real-madrid-implode/): Substitute Williot Swedberg scores brace to defeat Real Madrid, who ended game with nine players after two red cards.
- [Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/gritty-palestine-enter-arab-cup-quarters-as-favourites-qatar-crash-out/): Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time.
- [‘We need to make it work’: Can international law deliver justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/we-need-to-make-it-work-can-international-law-deliver-justice/): Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law.
- [Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/kagame-never-seen-this-much-attention-to-ending-africa-war/): Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing ‘democracy, freedom and human rights’.
- [Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/acclaimed-british-photographer-martin-parr-dies-aged-73/): A chronicler of the everyday, Parr made work famed for its biting observations delivered in highly saturated colour.
- [Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/russia-welcomes-trumps-revised-us-security-strategy/): A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes ‘correspond in many ways to our vision’.
- [US President May Walk Away From Ukraine Peace Process, Says Son Donald Trump Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/us-president-may-walk-away-from-ukraine-peace-process-says-son-donald-trump-jr/): Trump Jr argued that Europe, which is closer to the conflict, needs a stronger plan and should take more responsibility rather than relying on the US.
- [Why EU Wants To Scrap 'Veggie Burger', 'Vegan Sausage'? Beatles Star Joins Uproar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/why-eu-wants-to-scrap-veggie-burger-vegan-sausage-beatles-star-joins-uproar/): The European Union is set to vote on a legislation that could prohibit food producers from using designations such as “veggie burger” or “vegan sausage” for plant-based dishes.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/live-real-madrid-vs-celta-vigo-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.
- [The Road to Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/the-road-to-damascus/): The Road to Damascus documents the lightning offensive that toppled the al-Assad regime.
- [US Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire 'Really Close' As Kremlin Demands Radical Changes To Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/us-says-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-really-close-as-kremlin-demands-radical-changes-to-proposal/): Keith Kellogg said a Russia-Ukraine war deal is close, hinging on Donbas and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Russia demands radical changes as missile and drone attacks hit Ukraine.
- [Quad Officials Meet Twice In A Week: India, US Host Talks On Counter-Terrorism, Humanitarian Aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/quad-officials-meet-twice-in-a-week-india-us-host-talks-on-counter-terrorism-humanitarian-aid/): India hosted the third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting in New Delhi on December 4 and 5, while the US hosted the HADR Tabletop Exercise and Strategic Meeting.
- [Two Iranian Marathon Organisers Held For Allowing Participation Of Women Not Wearing Hijab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/two-iranian-marathon-organisers-held-for-allowing-participation-of-women-not-wearing-hijab/): Iran arrested two marathon organisers on Kish Island after women without hijabs participated, sparking debate and criminal charges amid ongoing tensions over dress codes.
- [Lando Norris wins maiden F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/lando-norris-wins-maiden-f1-world-championship-title-at-abu-dhabi-gp/): Norris finished third behind Max Verstappen in final race to deliver McLaren its first drivers’ world title since 2008.
- [Abu Shabab’s death signals the inevitable failure of Israel’s plan for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/abu-shababs-death-signals-the-inevitable-failure-of-israels-plan-for-gaza/): The Israeli efforts to establish Palestinian rule in Gaza loyal to the occupation are doomed.
- [Muslim scholar says staying vocal about Gaza matters amid Israeli assaults](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/muslim-scholar-says-staying-vocal-about-gaza-matters-amid-israeli-assaults/): Scholar says that abandoning the Palestinian struggle now would repeat the very failures that enabled Israel’s genocide.
- [The fragile fight for justice in a post-Assad Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/the-fragile-fight-for-justice-in-a-post-assad-syria/): A year after al-Assad fell, Syria’s new leadership faces the danger of Syrians frustrated by justice delayed or denied.
- [Netanyahu Confirms Meeting With Trump, Says 2nd Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will Begin Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/netanyahu-confirms-meeting-with-trump-says-2nd-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal-will-begin-soon/): In October, a ceasefire and hostage deal was reached under the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war.
- [IndiGo chaos: Why is India’s largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/indigo-chaos-why-is-indias-largest-airline-canceling-hundreds-of-flights/): More than 2,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers, as government intervenes to address the crisis.
- [The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/the-centuries-old-christian-presence-in-the-west-bank-is-under-threat/): The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers.
- [Benin’s gov’t says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/benins-govt-says-it-thwarted-coup-attempt-after-troops-declared-takeover/): Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power.
- [Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/germanys-merz-meets-netanyahu-under-shadow-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): German chancellor reaffirms his country’s support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza.
- [Chinese Fighter Jets Aimed Their Radar At Japanese Military Aircraft Twice: Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/chinese-fighter-jets-aimed-their-radar-at-japanese-military-aircraft-twice-japan/): Japan protested after Chinese jets targeted its aircraft near Okinawa. Japanese officials condemned it; China denied wrongdoing, Australia backed Japan.
- ['Democracy Has Crumbled': Protesters Throw Custard At London's Crown Jewels Case, 4 Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/democracy-has-crumbled-protesters-throw-custard-at-londons-crown-jewels-case-4-held/): A self-proclaimed civil resistance group, Take Back Power, claimed responsibility for the stunt.
- [Coup Attempt In Africa: Soldiers In Benin Announce Takeover On TV, Govt Says Plot 'Foiled'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/coup-attempt-in-africa-soldiers-in-benin-announce-takeover-on-tv-govt-says-plot-foiled/): At least eight soldiers, several wearing helmets, went on state television on Sunday to declare that they had seized power from Benin’s President Patrice Talon.
- [Qatar’s PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive regional peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/qatars-pm-calls-for-inclusive-engagement-to-achieve-elusive-regional-peace/): Prime minister highlights Qatar as a safe space for mediating peace and fostering regional stability.
- [Child mortality rates affected by “cuts to aid budgets”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/child-mortality-rates-affected-by-cuts-to-aid-budgets/): “Kids’ deaths are often even greater than the adult deaths.”
- [Sudan must expel foreign-backed fighters, justice minister tells Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/sudan-must-expel-foreign-backed-fighters-justice-minister-tells-al-jazeera/): External support for armed groups and mercenaries is the main obstacle to peace, says Sudan’s justice minister.
- [Man Arrested After Several People Sprayed With 'Pepper Spray' At Heathrow Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/man-arrested-after-several-people-sprayed-with-pepper-spray-at-heathrow-airport/): A man was arrested at Heathrow Airport after multiple people were sprayed with a form of pepper spray, police said.
- [Ukrainian City Hit By 'Massive' Strikes Hours After Peace Talks With US Conclude](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/ukrainian-city-hit-by-massive-strikes-hours-after-peace-talks-with-us-conclude/): Ukraine faced Russian air strikes after Zelenskyy held talks with US negotiators in Florida. Kremenchuk was hit, Macron offered solidarity, and leaders plan talks in London.
- [Car bomb outside police station in Mexico’s Michoacan kills at least 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/car-bomb-outside-police-station-in-mexicos-michoacan-kills-at-least-3/): At least six people also injured in explosion at a central avenue in Coahuayana.
- [Drone strike on Sudan preschool by RSF and ally kills dozens of children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/drone-strike-on-sudan-preschool-by-rsf-and-ally-kills-dozens-of-children/): A drone attack by the RSF and its allied al-Hilou group on a preschool in Sudan has killed more than 100 people.
- [Killing of journalists “likely to become more common”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/killing-of-journalists-likely-to-become-more-common/): “Journalists don’t want to be the news, they want to make news.”
- [‘Scaling New Heights’: New Chancery Premises Of Indian Consulate Inaugurated In Shanghai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/scaling-new-heights-new-chancery-premises-of-indian-consulate-inaugurated-in-shanghai/): The Consulate said that the modern, expanded facility—located at the heart of Shanghai’s consular district is designed to strengthen engagement and expand outreach.
- [No essential supplies in truce: Gaza’s healthcare system broken by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/no-essential-supplies-in-truce-gazas-healthcare-system-broken-by-israel/): Israel is not allowing antibiotics, IV solutions or surgical material to enter besieged Gaza despite 2-month ceasefire.
- [Australia dominate England to win second Test in Brisbane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/australia-dominate-england-to-win-second-test-in-brisbane/): Australia take a stranglehold of cricket’s oldest test series with a decisive eight-wicket victory at The Gabba.
- [Western media coverage of Gaza erases Palestinians from the story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/western-media-coverage-of-gaza-erases-palestinians-from-the-story/): How language on covering Gaza deletes Palestinians from view and turns Israel’s genocidal war into a one-sided narrative
- [German Chancellor “Signals Business as Usual” On Israel Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/german-chancellor-signals-business-as-usual-on-israel-trip/): “[German Chancellor’s visit to Israel] signals it’s business as usual again.”
- [Bethlehem lights up for Christmas for first time since Gaza genocide began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/bethlehem-lights-up-for-christmas-for-first-time-since-gaza-genocide-began/): Bethlehem has lit its Christmas tree for the first time since Israel began its genocide on Palestinians in Gaza.
- [UK Cracks Down On Khalistani Terror Funding, Freezes Assets Of India-Linked Suspect And Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/uk-cracks-down-on-khalistani-terror-funding-freezes-assets-of-india-linked-suspect-and-group/): The UK has imposed tough sanctions on Gurpreet Singh Rehal and Babbar Akali Lehar for alleged links to Khalistani terrorist activities.
- [Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/bethlehems-christmas-tree-lights-up-after-two-years-of-darkness/): Bethlehem lights tree after two years, mixing hope with sorrow amid Gaza war and economic hardship from Israeli siege.
- [Week in Pictures: Syria salutes year of al-Assad fall, Sudan’s suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/week-in-pictures-syria-salutes-year-of-al-assad-fall-sudans-suffering/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Soldiers appear on Benin state television announcing apparent coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/soldiers-appear-on-benin-state-television-announcing-apparent-coup/): Soldiers calling themselves the ‘Military Committee for Refoundation’ said they had ousted President Patrice Talon.
- [Tailors and corner stores: The hustles helping prisoners survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/tailors-and-corner-stores-the-hustles-helping-prisoners-survive/): Inside the New Jersey State Prison, a dual economy thrives underground.
- [Benin coup attempt live: Soldiers on state TV claim to have toppled Talon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/benin-coup-attempt-live-soldiers-on-state-tv-claim-to-have-toppled-talon/): Group of soldiers announce the removal of President Patrice Talon and all state institutions.
- [“World attention needs to be on Sudan now”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/world-attention-needs-to-be-on-sudan-now/): Carl Skau, from WFP, talks about the limitations & concerns they have in providing desperately needed aid in Sudan.
- [Mohamed Salah claims he has been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/mohamed-salah-claims-he-has-been-thrown-under-the-bus-by-liverpool/): Salah’s relationship with Liverpool has gone from bad to worse with star striker saying he has been scapegoated.
- [US Under Secretary To Visit India From Dec 7–11: What’s On Agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/us-under-secretary-to-visit-india-from-dec-7-11-whats-on-agenda/): Under Secretary Hooker’s visit marks another step forward in advancing President Trump’s priorities for a strong U.S.-India partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
- [WFP warns of ‘massive’ humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan as war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/wfp-warns-of-massive-humanitarian-aid-crisis-in-sudan-as-war-rages/): The World Food Programme’s Carl Skau says the fighting is stopping aid from reaching millions in desperate need.
- [Resurgent neo-Nazis march against multiculturalism in Sweden’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/resurgent-neo-nazis-march-against-multiculturalism-in-swedens-capital/): A neo-Nazi march has been held in Sweden’s capital for the first time in 15 years.
- [What has Germany’s position been on Israel’s genocide in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/what-has-germanys-position-been-on-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters.
- [Sri Lanka landslides feared as toll hits 618, widespread loss sweeps Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/sri-lanka-landslides-feared-as-toll-hits-618-widespread-loss-sweeps-asia/): Disaster agency warns that monsoon storms are adding more rain and making hillsides unstable.
- [Lionel Messi, Inter Miami defeat Vancouver to win first MLS Cup title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/lionel-messi-inter-miami-defeat-vancouver-to-win-first-mls-cup-title/): The Argentinian super star capped off his third Major League Soccer season with the 47th trophy of his career.
- [Yan upsets Dvalishvili to capture bantamweight championship at UFC 323](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/yan-upsets-dvalishvili-to-capture-bantamweight-championship-at-ufc-323/): Petr Yan stunned favourite Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in Las Vegas to end the Georgian’s 14-fight winning streak.
- [LIVE: Israel targets Gaza as mediators warn ceasefire at ‘critical moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/live-israel-targets-gaza-as-mediators-warn-ceasefire-at-critical-moment/): Israeli air raids hit Maghazi camp in central Gaza as mediators warn the ceasefire is at a ‘critical moment’.
- [Pakistani Woman Appeals For Help To PM Modi, Claims Husband Planning Second Marriage In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/pakistani-woman-appeals-for-help-to-pm-modi-claims-husband-planning-second-marriage-in-delhi/): Nikita Nagdev made her plea for justice in a video, alleging that her husband, Vikram Nagdev, is a Pakistani-origin man living in Indore on a long-term visa
- [24-Year-Old Indian Student Sahaja Reddy Udumala Killed In New York House Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/24-year-old-indian-student-sahaja-reddy-udumala-killed-in-new-york-house-fire/): A 24-year-old woman from Telangana studying in the United States tragically died in a house fire in Albany, New York.
- [Hope, flags, fireworks as Syria starts to celebrate a year without al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/hope-flags-fireworks-as-syria-starts-to-celebrate-a-year-without-al-assad/): Syrians gathered to celebrate days before the December 8 anniversary, which will mark the day the capital was liberated.
- [Supporters of Venezuela’s Machado rally in cities around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/07/supporters-of-venezuelas-machado-rally-in-cities-around-the-world/): From Madrid to Lima, and Buenos Aires to Brisbane, supporters celebrate the opposition leader’s Nobel Peace prize win.
- [Turkiye jails footballers Baltaci, Yandas pending trial in betting probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/turkiye-jails-footballers-baltaci-yandas-pending-trial-in-betting-probe/): Professional Turkish players Mert Hakan Yandas and Metehan Baltacı have been arrested following a betting investigation.
- [How much money will it take to rebuild Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/how-much-money-will-it-take-to-rebuild-syria/): Now one year after the fall of al-Assad, how much will it cost to rebuild the country?
- [Israel remained leading killer of journalists in 2025: RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-remained-leading-killer-of-journalists-in-2025-rsf/): Israeli forces in Gaza were responsible for 40 percent of journalist deaths, and jailed huge numbers also.
- [Millions of people in post-Assad Syria are still displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/millions-of-people-in-post-assad-syria-are-still-displaced/): As refugees return to Syria, millions in the country remain displaced. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid visited Atmeh Camp.
- [Florida lists Muslim rights group CAIR a ‘terror organisation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/florida-lists-muslim-rights-group-cair-a-terror-organisation/): The move follows a listing by Texas last month. The NGO calls the designation ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘defamatory’.
- [IMF Signs Off On $1.2 Billion To Pakistan, Warns Of Need For Tight Monetary Discipline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/imf-signs-off-on-1-2-billion-to-pakistan-warns-of-need-for-tight-monetary-discipline/): With the latest tranche, Pakistan has now received about $3.3 billion since last year under the IMF bailout
- [China Executes Former Senior Banker For Taking Over $156 Million In Bribes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/china-executes-former-senior-banker-for-taking-over-156-million-in-bribes/): China executed former Huarong executive Bai Tianhui for taking over $156 million in bribes, one of the harshest punishments yet in Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.
- [17 Dead In 7-Storey Building Fire In Indonesia's Jakarta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/17-dead-in-7-storey-building-fire-in-indonesias-jakarta/): Post Content
- [Al Jazeera reports from Aceh Tamiang as flood survivors face new dangers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/al-jazeera-reports-from-aceh-tamiang-as-flood-survivors-face-new-dangers/): Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Indonesia’s Aceh Tamiang, one of the areas worst hit by the deadly floods.
- [Fernandes, Manchester United crush Wolves, go sixth on ladder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/fernandes-manchester-united-crush-wolves-go-sixth-on-ladder/): Manchester United are just a point away from a top-4 spot on the Premier League ladder after thrashing Wolverhampton.
- [Benin’s real coup already happened under President Talon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/benins-real-coup-already-happened-under-president-talon/): The failed coup exposed how far Benin’s democracy has already decayed.
- [2025 on track to tie for second hottest year on record, EU monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/2025-on-track-to-tie-for-second-hottest-year-on-record-eu-monitor-says/): This year ‘virtually certain’ to end up second or third warmest on record, Copernicus Climate Change Service says.
- [Israel attacked Syria more than 600 times over the past year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-attacked-syria-more-than-600-times-over-the-past-year/): In the last year, Israel averaged nearly two daily attacks on Syria and grabbed more land in the occupied Golan Heights.
- [Australia’s social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/australias-social-media-ban/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down Australia’s social media ban.
- [Why India Can’t Ignore Myanmar’s ‘Sham Election’, What Could Be The Possible Outcomes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/why-india-cant-ignore-myanmars-sham-election-what-could-be-the-possible-outcomes/): India shares a 1,600-km border with Myanmar. Whatever happens in Myanmar after December 28 could affect northeast, India’s strategic initiatives, and its geopolitical positioning
- [Analysis: Bangladesh’s BNP seeks Hasina’s liberal mantle before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/analysis-bangladeshs-bnp-seeks-hasinas-liberal-mantle-before-elections/): The split between the BNP and the Jamaat-e-Islami could dramatically reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape.
- [Attack kills six Pakistani soldiers, raises tension with Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/attack-kills-six-pakistani-soldiers-raises-tension-with-afghanistan/): It comes as tension simmers along the border, threatening shaky truce between Islamabad and Kabul.
- [Israel launches wave of air strikes in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-launches-wave-of-air-strikes-in-south-lebanon/): Israel has carried out air strikes in south Lebanon, damaging several homes. It says it targeted Hezbollah-linked sites.
- [Israel’s ex-PM Ehud Barak and Epstein had close relationship, emails reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israels-ex-pm-ehud-barak-and-epstein-had-close-relationship-emails-reveal/): Ehud Barak explored many business ventures with Jeffrey Epstein, including a deal to sell a US tycoon’s oil empire.
- [Syrian people “will not settle before” justice is served](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/syrian-people-will-not-settle-before-justice-is-served/): “There is low intensity crimes of vengeance because people know their tormentors.”
- [Record numbers of Ukrainians desert army amid losses to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/record-numbers-of-ukrainians-desert-army-amid-losses-to-russia/): Thousands of soldiers have fled the army despite the threat of jail or social isolation.
- [Death roll rises as renewed hostilities flare along Thai-Cambodia border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/death-roll-rises-as-renewed-hostilities-flare-along-thai-cambodia-border/): Both sides have decided to continue the fighting, as the Thai navy launches an operation to expel Cambodian troops.
- [H-1B Visa Applicants Asked To Reschedule Appointments As Social Media Vetting Begins From Dec 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/h-1b-visa-applicants-asked-to-reschedule-appointments-as-social-media-vetting-begins-from-dec-15/): The H-1B visa applicants are being instructed to reschedule their visa interviews.
- [Woman linked to Trump Press Secretary Leavitt freed by immigration agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/woman-linked-to-trump-press-secretary-leavitt-freed-by-immigration-agency/): The mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was granted bond from ICE amid conflicting claims.
- [Pakistan Govt, Military Considering Treason Trial Against Imran Khan And Ban On PTI: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/pakistan-govt-military-considering-treason-trial-against-imran-khan-and-ban-on-pti-sources/): Officials feel Imran Khan, by virtue of having served as prime minister, possesses highly sensitive knowledge of Pakistan’s strategic assets, including nuclear-related information.
- [Cuba sentences ex-economy minister to life in prison for espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/cuba-sentences-ex-economy-minister-to-life-in-prison-for-espionage/): Top court sentences Alejandro Gil in the highest profile case against an ex-official in Cuba in decades.
- [US court orders Trump admin to restore Rumeysa Ozturk’s student status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-court-orders-trump-admin-to-restore-rumeysa-ozturks-student-status/): The ruling comes months after Tufts doctoral student was freed from ICE detention over a pro-Palestinian article.
- [8 Killed As Thailand–Cambodia Clashes Erupt Again; UN Chief Urges Restraint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/8-killed-as-thailand-cambodia-clashes-erupt-again-un-chief-urges-restraint/): According to Khmer Times, Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence reported that seven Cambodian civilians were killed and 20 injured by Thai military fire over the past two days
- [Satellite images show the scale of destruction from Asia floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/satellite-images-show-the-scale-of-destruction-from-asia-floods/): More than 1,800 people have died as floods have ravaged Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
- [Thailand-Cambodia live: Renewed fighting kills more civilians, soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/thailand-cambodia-live-renewed-fighting-kills-more-civilians-soldiers/): Cambodia says Thailand’s military resumed attacks on Tuesday morning in border regions, killing at least two people.
- [Putin, Trump Meet Not Expected Until New Year: Kremlin Cites Preparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/putin-trump-meet-not-expected-until-new-year-kremlin-cites-preparations/): No Putin-Trump meeting planned until New Year, said Kremlin spokesperson.
- [Israel launches new wave of air attacks on Lebanon, straining fragile truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-launches-new-wave-of-air-attacks-on-lebanon-straining-fragile-truce/): Israel says it struck Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, adding pressure to a US-brokered ceasefire.
- [Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez after US pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/honduras-issues-arrest-warrant-for-ex-president-hernandez-after-us-pardon/): The arrest warrant for the country’s former president comes amid a closely-fought election.
- [Trump Greenlights Nvidia’s H200 Chip Sales To China, Imposes 25% Revenue Levy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trump-greenlights-nvidias-h200-chip-sales-to-china-imposes-25-revenue-levy/): Donald Trump has approved conditional Nvidia H200 chip sales to select Chinese clients, marking a major shift in US technology export policy.
- ['World Sees A Saint, We Saw A System': Bangladesh's Ex-Intel Officer On Yunus' 'Shadow State' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/world-sees-a-saint-we-saw-a-system-bangladeshs-ex-intel-officer-on-yunus-shadow-state-exclusive/): Aminul Hoque Polash walks News18 through classified insights, internal documents, and lived experiences, revealing a side of Yunus the world has never seen before
- [Ukraine’s allies say efforts to end Russia’s war at ‘critical moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/ukraines-allies-say-efforts-to-end-russias-war-at-critical-moment/): Zelenskyy says European allies ready to share their response to Trump’s peace plan with US on Tuesday.
- [Trump clears way for sale of powerful Nvidia H200 chips to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trump-clears-way-for-sale-of-powerful-nvidia-h200-chips-to-china/): Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to ‘approved customers’, in shift away from Washington’s export controls.
- [Trump's Former Lawyer Alina Habba Resigns As New Jersey's Top Federal Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trumps-former-lawyer-alina-habba-resigns-as-new-jerseys-top-federal-prosecutor/): Donald Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba resigned as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after a court ruled her appointment unlawful.
- [Starlink Calls India Prices ‘Dummy Data,’ Says Website Listing Was Triggered By Glitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/starlink-calls-india-prices-dummy-data-says-website-listing-was-triggered-by-glitch/): Starlink clarified a website glitch showed incorrect India pricing. No orders are open yet. Maharashtra signed an LoI with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote districts.
- [Trump slaps Mexico with 5 percent tariff over violations of water treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trump-slaps-mexico-with-5-percent-tariff-over-violations-of-water-treaty/): Leaders on both sides of the border have faced pressure from farmers and ranchers to secure more water for their farms.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,384](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1384/): These are the key developments from day 1,384 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Agent-tracking app ICEBlock sues Trump administration in free speech fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/agent-tracking-app-iceblock-sues-trump-administration-in-free-speech-fight/): The Trump administration has accused ICEBlock of making federal agents vulnerable to attack and called for its removal.
- [Trump Eyes New Tariffs On Indian Rice And Canadian Fertiliser Amid Ongoing Trade Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trump-eyes-new-tariffs-on-indian-rice-and-canadian-fertiliser-amid-ongoing-trade-talks/): Trump signals fresh trade pressure, warning of possible tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser as negotiations stall and farmers demand protection.
- ['Obnoxious, Terrible': Trump Slams Reporter Over Question To Release Caribbean Sea Strike Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/obnoxious-terrible-trump-slams-reporter-over-question-to-release-caribbean-sea-strike-video/): Donald Trump verbally attacked a reporter, calling her “obnoxious” and “terrible,” after being pressed on his stance over releasing video of a deadly US strike in the Caribbean.
- [US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-tariffs-ruin-education-dreams-for-children-in-indias-diamond-hub/): For decades, India’s diamond industry offered workers a way to a better income and life for their families. Not anymore.
- [Sorry, not sorry: Netanyahu demands a pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/sorry-not-sorry-netanyahu-demands-a-pardon/): Netanyahu says his corruption trial endangers Israel and demands a pardon.
- [Acting US Attorney Alina Habba resigns New Jersey post amid controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/acting-us-attorney-alina-habba-resigns-new-jersey-post-amid-controversy/): A federal appeals court this month upheld Habba’s ‘disqualification’ as US attorney, despite Trump’s attacks on judges.
- [Honduran election authorities resume vote tallies amid allegations of fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/honduran-election-authorities-resume-vote-tallies-amid-allegations-of-fraud/): Central American nation on edge after voting plagued by fraud claims and a recent history of contested elections.
- [Waymo runs into safety concerns and competition as it expands in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/waymo-runs-into-safety-concerns-and-competition-as-it-expands-in-the-us/): A stellar safety record let Waymo expand, but recent accidents and competition from Zoox have raised concerns.
- [Celebrations, military parade mark one year since fall of Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/celebrations-military-parade-mark-one-year-since-fall-of-assad/): A military parade marking the fall of Bashar al-Assad conveyed a vastly different message than those of the past.
- [‘Dangerous precedent’: UN condemns Israeli raid on UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/dangerous-precedent-un-condemns-israeli-raid-on-unrwa/): UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Israel’s raid on the East Jerusalem compound of UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
- [Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/trump-announces-12bn-package-to-aid-farmers-hurt-by-his-tariffs/): Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.
- [Dozens of bodies hastily buried at al-Shifa Hospital moved to graveyards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/dozens-of-bodies-hastily-buried-at-al-shifa-hospital-moved-to-graveyards/): The Palestinian Civil Defence exhumed the bodies of more than 150 people who were quickly buried at al-Shifa Hospital.
- [FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/fbi-agents-allege-wrongful-termination-for-kneeling-during-us-protest/): Lawsuit claims FBI agents were terminated for de-escalating crowd, perceived as anti-Trump stance during 2020 protests.
- [6 Pakistani Security Personnel Killed, 7 Injured In TTP Attack In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/6-pakistani-security-personnel-killed-7-injured-in-ttp-attack-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Six security personnel were killed and seven injured in a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack in Manato, Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Further details are awaited.
- [Thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as deadly clashes reignite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/thousands-flee-thai-cambodian-border-as-deadly-clashes-reignite/): Footage shows civilians huddling in bunkers and children fleeing after Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia forces.
- [Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/ecuadorean-ex-president-lenin-moreno-to-stand-trial-for-bribery-charges/): The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant.
- [Can Southeast Asia cope with record-breaking storms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/can-southeast-asia-cope-with-record-breaking-storms/): The region has seen a rise in more powerful storms this year.
- [Boris Johnson Wears Wings, Tiara And Attempts 'Cha Cha Slide' For Daughter’s Fourth Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/boris-johnson-wears-wings-tiara-and-attempts-cha-cha-slide-for-daughters-fourth-birthday/): Boris Johnson dressed as a pixie with fairy wings for daughter Romy’s 4th birthday in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, attempting the ‘Cha Cha Slide.’
- [Syria after Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/syria-after-assad/): One year after Assad’s fall, Syrians are clinging to fragile hope and rebuilding not just cities, but trust.
- [Yemeni separatist group claims broad control of south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/yemeni-separatist-group-claims-broad-control-of-south/): STC says Aden, the base of the Saudi-backed and internationally-recognised government, also under their control.
- [Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/golden-globes-2026-which-films-got-nominations-and-who-was-snubbed/): Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway, Iran and South Korea.
- [Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/saudi-arabia-and-qatar-sign-high-speed-rail-deal-to-link-capitals/): The project, set to be completed in six years, is the first of its kind between the two Gulf nations.
- [Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/paramount-goes-hostile-in-its-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery/): It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.
- [Ukraine firefighters rush to rescue people, pets after Russian strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/ukraine-firefighters-rush-to-rescue-people-pets-after-russian-strike/): Firefighters evacuated residents and their pets from a nine-storey apartment building after a Russian drone strike.
- ['India Shouldn't Be Victim Of Self-Deception…': Asim Munir In First Address As Tri-Services Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/india-shouldnt-be-victim-of-self-deception-asim-munir-in-first-address-as-tri-services-chief/): Without naming ‘Operation Sindoor’, CDF and Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir said the country’s next response to any aggression will be “much more swift and severe”
- [Inter Milan vs Liverpool: Champions League – Salah, team, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/inter-milan-vs-liverpool-champions-league-salah-team-start-and-lineups/): Inter host a Liverpool team in turmoil after star Mo Salah said he was being scapegoated by the club for its poor form.
- [Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/memories-of-liberation-and-hope-for-the-future-a-damascenes-story/): When al-Assad fell, Mohamad Yamen finally felt free. On the first anniversary, he speaks of his hopes for the future.
- [Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/condemnation-as-israel-raids-unrwa-hq-in-east-jerusalem-removes-un-flag/): The agency’s commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
- [With flags and fireworks, Syrians celebrate one year since fall of al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/with-flags-and-fireworks-syrians-celebrate-one-year-since-fall-of-al-assad/): Syrians have taken to the streets to celebrate the first anniversary of the removal of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
- [Syrian youth embrace political freedoms after fall of Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/syrian-youth-embrace-political-freedoms-after-fall-of-assad/): Syria has seen new social media platforms, student movements and cultural groups emerge as spaces for debate and reform.
- [7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/7-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-japan-coast-tsunami-advisory-issued/): Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.6 and 5.5 struck near Misawa and Hachinohe, prompting a tsunami advisory from Japan Meteorological Agency. No injuries or damage reported yet.
- [Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/magnitude-7-2-earthquake-strikes-off-japan-triggers-tsunami-alert/): Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit country’s northeastern coast.
- [Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on December 29: Israeli government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/trump-to-host-netanyahu-at-white-house-on-december-29-israeli-government/): Prime minister has said duo will discuss ‘difficult’ phase two of Gaza ceasefire, which concerns governance of enclave.
- [EU slams critical US security strategy, notes ‘changed relationship’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/eu-slams-critical-us-security-strategy-notes-changed-relationship/): European Council chief Antonio Costa and German government hit back at US security strategy harshly critical of Europe.
- [India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked compared to other countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/india-travel-chaos-are-pilots-overworked-compared-to-other-countries/): The cancellation of thousands of flights by IndiGo has brought working conditions under the spotlight.
- [Video: Palestinian teen says he was tortured in settler kidnapping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/video-palestinian-teen-says-he-was-tortured-in-settler-kidnapping/): Palestinian teenager Oweis Hemam says he was kidnapped and tortured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [Salvadoran attorney forced into exile by home raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/salvadoran-attorney-forced-into-exile-by-home-raid/): Salvadoran attorney forced into exile by home raid
- ['Rot In Hell, You Bas****': Indian-Origin Nurse Found Guilty Of 2018 Murder Of Australian Woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/rot-in-hell-you-bas-indian-origin-nurse-found-guilty-of-2018-murder-of-australian-woman/): Singh was found guilty of killing Toyah Cordingley at Wangetti Beach in Queensland. Singh fled to India but was extradited in 2023. Sentencing arguments are set for Tuesday.
- [How US pressure is squeezing Venezuela’s already fragile economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/how-us-pressure-is-squeezing-venezuelas-already-fragile-economy/): Despite vast natural resources, Venezuela’s economy is in a fragile state.
- [After el-Fasher, we must refuse a ‘new normal’ of mass atrocities in Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/after-el-fasher-we-must-refuse-a-new-normal-of-mass-atrocities-in-darfur/): Massacres at the start of the war in Sudan should have shocked the world into action. They didn’t.
- [RSF seizes key Heglig oilfield as it pushes to expand control in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/rsf-seizes-key-heglig-oilfield-as-it-pushes-to-expand-control-in-sudan/): Heglig is Sudan’s largest oil field and also the main processing facility for neighbouring South Sudan’s oil exports.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy in London as E3 talks under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskyy-in-london-as-e3-talks-under-way/): The Ukrainian president says Donbas continues to divide negotiators, as meetings with France, Germany and the UK begin.
- [Trump to sign ‘one-rule’ executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/trump-to-sign-one-rule-executive-order-on-ai-to-bypass-us-state-approvals/): Donald Trump vows to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party.
- [Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/indonesia-counts-human-cost-as-more-climate-change-warnings-sounded/): Indonesia says 1,000 dead, some 1 million displaced from rains as report points at the threat posed by climate change.
- [Baraa in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/baraa-in-syria/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Germany’s chancellor pledges staunch support in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/germanys-chancellor-pledges-staunch-support-in-israel/): Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged his unwavering support for Israel during a visit to the country.
- [IndiGo battles passenger fury over lost luggage chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/indigo-battles-passenger-fury-over-lost-luggage-chaos/): India’s largest air carrier faces backlash as thousands of bags are stranded amid mass flight cancellations.
- [One year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad: A timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/one-year-since-the-fall-of-bashar-al-assad-a-timeline/): As Syria celebrates one year since the fall of its longtime ruler, we look back at the events that followed.
- [From fear to freedom: Syrians reflect one year after Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/from-fear-to-freedom-syrians-reflect-one-year-after-assad/): Syrians say they’re celebrating a long-awaited sense of freedom, a year after the fall of the Assad regime.
- [Will Trump’s new security doctrine boost the rise of far right in Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/will-trumps-new-security-doctrine-boost-the-rise-of-far-right-in-europe/): The new security doctrine calls on the US to ‘cultivate resistance’ within Europe.
- [Syria’s Prison of Secrets: The Search for Sednaya’s Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/syrias-prison-of-secrets-the-search-for-sednayas-missing/): After al-Assad’s fall, a lawyer uncovers files from a notorious prison that reveals the fate of Syria’s disappeared.
- [How opposition forces toppled Syria’s Assad a year ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/how-opposition-forces-toppled-syrias-assad-a-year-ago/): One year ago, Syrians celebrated as opposition forces toppled the decades-long reign of the Assad family.
- [Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/benins-foiled-coup-how-it-unfolded-and-what-we-know/): President Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army thwarts attempts to overthrow his government.
- [Thailand-Cambodia live news: Thousands flee clashes as border row reignites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/thailand-cambodia-live-news-thousands-flee-clashes-as-border-row-reignites/): Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
- [Al Jazeera correspondent recalls dramatic entry to Damascus as Assad fell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/al-jazeera-correspondent-recalls-dramatic-entry-to-damascus-as-assad-fell/): AJE’s Zeina Khodr became the first international journalist to enter Damascus as the city fell to opposition fighters.
- [India investigates Goa nightclub fire as relatives identify victims’ bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/india-investigates-goa-nightclub-fire-as-relatives-identify-victims-bodies/): The moment a deadly fire broke out at a nightclub in Goa, India, was caught on camera.
- [Japan Summons China Envoy Over Fighter Jet ‘Radar Lock’ Incident As Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/japan-summons-china-envoy-over-fighter-jet-radar-lock-incident-as-tensions-escalate/): Locking radar onto an aircraft signals a potential attack and can force the targeted plane to take evasive action.
- [China Warns Against 'External Interference' On Taiwan After US Releases Security Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/china-warns-against-external-interference-on-taiwan-after-us-releases-security-strategy/): China warns the US not to interfere in Taiwan after the US unveils a deterrence-focused security plan, which Taiwan’s leaders welcome.
- [China trade surplus tops $1tn for first time amid pivot to counter US lull](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/08/china-trade-surplus-tops-1tn-for-first-time-amid-pivot-to-counter-us-lull/): Chinese exports climb as exporters reroute shipments to other markets amid slump in shipments to the US.
- [Military transport plane crashes in war-torn Sudan, killing crew: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/military-transport-plane-crashes-in-war-torn-sudan-killing-crew-report/): All crew members killed in crash at Port Sudan airbase as paramilitary forces seize strategic oil facility.
- [Australian PM & 12-year-old activist welcome social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/australian-pm-12-year-old-activist-welcome-social-media-ban/): PM Anthony Albanese and 12-year-old campaigner welcomed Australia’s social media ban for under-16s.
- ['When I Go Out In Public...': JD Vance After Viral Pic With Wife Sparks 'Heated Argument' Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/when-i-go-out-in-public-jd-vance-after-viral-pic-with-wife-sparks-heated-argument-buzz/): A viral X post claims JD and Usha Vance were seen having a heated argument at a restaurant, drawing the attention of other diners. Vance later responded to the post.
- [Thailand-Cambodia border clashes enter third day as 500,000 flee fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/thailand-cambodia-border-clashes-enter-third-day-as-500000-flee-fighting/): US President Trump says he will make phone calls to stop renewed fighting after mediating a ceasefire in October.
- [Social Media Bans Around the World: Australia Sets A New Standard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/social-media-bans-around-the-world-australia-sets-a-new-standard/): From Australia’s under‑16 ban to Iran’s nationwide block, explore how countries regulate or restrict social media access.
- ['Was Meant For Babies Of Slaves, Not The Rich': Donald Trump On US Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/was-meant-for-babies-of-slaves-not-the-rich-donald-trump-on-us-birthright-citizenship/): Donald Trump said that birthright citizenship was meant solely for the children of enslaved people after the Civil War and not for children born to non-citizen parents in the US.
- [‘Best Offers Ever’: US Trade Representative On Trade Talks With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/best-offers-ever-us-trade-representative-on-trade-talks-with-india/): US–India trade talks gained momentum this week after a top US official said New Delhi had offered its strongest proposals yet.
- [US Cops Confront UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder Suspect, Bodycam Video Shown In Court Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-cops-confront-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder-suspect-bodycam-video-shown-in-court-goes-viral/): Police bodycam footage now circulating widely online shows officers confronting murder suspect Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s.
- [Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/gaza-and-the-unravelling-of-a-world-order-built-on-power/): The UN’s response to Gaza exposes how the post-war system serves power over law.
- [Putin Recalls India Visit, Praises Country's 'Unity In Diversity': 'Not All Speak Hindi'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/putin-recalls-india-visit-praises-countrys-unity-in-diversity-not-all-speak-hindi/): Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted India’s vibrant culture and praised India’s unity in diversity.
- [‘$18 Trillion Entering US Economy’: Trump Open To Tariff Cuts But Sticks To Tough Trade Approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/18-trillion-entering-us-economy-trump-open-to-tariff-cuts-but-sticks-to-tough-trade-approach/): US President Donald Trump hailed tariffs at a Pennsylvania rally, calling them his “favourite word” and crediting them with boosting farmers and national revenue.
- [FIFA’s Gianni Infantino faces ethics complaint over Trump peace prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/fifas-gianni-infantino-faces-ethics-complaint-over-trump-peace-prize/): Rights group FairSquare accuses world football governing body of ‘openly flouting’ its rules on political neutrality.
- [‘Like wastelands’: Sri Lanka tea plantations suffer Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/like-wastelands-sri-lanka-tea-plantations-suffer-cyclone-ditwahs-wrath/): The worst cyclone to hit the island in a century uprooted fully-grown crops of tea, a key source of export revenue.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to hold polls if US, allies ensure security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-ready-to-hold-polls-if-us-allies-ensure-security/): Ukrainian leader responds to US President Trump’s suggestion that he is using the war as an excuse to avoid elections.
- [‘Get Her The Hell Out’: Trump Targets Ilhan Omar, Slams Migration From ‘Hellhole’ Somalia Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/get-her-the-hell-out-trump-targets-ilhan-omar-slams-migration-from-hellhole-somalia-jibe/): Donald Trump reignited his attacks on Ilhan Omar, repeating harsh claims about her background and migration while escalating rhetoric on Somalia.
- [U.S. Senators Demand Full Video Release of American Military Strike on Venezuela Drug Boats | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/u-s-senators-demand-full-video-release-of-american-military-strike-on-venezuela-drug-boats-n18g/): U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Mark Warner are calling for full public release of the controversial video showing the September 2, 2025, U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean. The footage reportedly depicts unarmed survivors clinging to wreckage after the attack. Lawmakers say Congress and the American public deserve transparency amid questions […]
- ['Somebody’s In There!': Trump Quips In Air Force One Clip After Lavatory Door Swings Open On Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/somebodys-in-there-trump-quips-in-air-force-one-clip-after-lavatory-door-swings-open-on-him/): Aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump joked with reporters and quipped after a bathroom door opened into him, creating a lighthearted moment shared widely on social media.
- ['Not Russian Oil, But...': Raghuram Rajan On Why US Imposed Massive Tariffs On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/not-russian-oil-but-raghuram-rajan-on-why-us-imposed-massive-tariffs-on-india/): Raghuram Rajan claimed that the US imposed a 50 percent tariff on India because it did not endorse Trump’s claims of mediating India-Pakistan war.
- [‘It's Not Our Choice’: X Agrees To Enforce Australia’s New Ban On Under-16 Social Media Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/its-not-our-choice-x-agrees-to-enforce-australias-new-ban-on-under-16-social-media-use/): Elon Musk’s X joins Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok in enforcing Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media.
- [S Korea, Japan scramble warplanes in response to Russia, China air patrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/s-korea-japan-scramble-warplanes-in-response-to-russia-china-air-patrol/): Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Russian, Chinese planes entered its air defence zone during the joint exercise.
- [Zelensky Rejects Ceding Territory To Russia As Trump Pressures Kyiv To Respond To New Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/zelensky-rejects-ceding-territory-to-russia-as-trump-pressures-kyiv-to-respond-to-new-peace-plan/): Volodymyr Zelensky rejects ceding territory to Russia despite Donald Trump urging Kyiv to consider a new peace plan.
- [Two US Military Fighter Jets Spotted Over Gulf Of Venezuela Amid Rising Scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/two-us-military-fighter-jets-spotted-over-gulf-of-venezuela-amid-rising-scrutiny/): Trump has justified the military actions as crucial in fighting cartels, stating that the US is involved in an armed conflict with drug traffickers.
- [Student killed, suspect in custody in Kentucky State University shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/student-killed-suspect-in-custody-in-kentucky-state-university-shooting/): Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident rather than a mass shooting event.
- [1 Student Dead In Shooting At Kentucky State University In Frankfort, Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/1-student-dead-in-shooting-at-kentucky-state-university-in-frankfort-suspect-arrested/): At least one student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Kentucky State University residence hall. One suspect was taken into custody.
- [‘Weak And Decaying’: Trump Attacks European Leaders Over Migration And Ukraine Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/weak-and-decaying-trump-attacks-european-leaders-over-migration-and-ukraine-strategy/): US President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Europe, calling several countries “decaying” and their leaders “weak.”
- [Robots, AI, Kiosks: Indian Student Reveals ‘Next-Level’ Healthcare In China. Internet Says ‘That’s Why Trump Hates…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/robots-ai-kiosks-indian-student-reveals-next-level-healthcare-in-china-internet-says-thats-why-trump-hates/): In her videos, the student showed robots delivering supplies and blood samples across the hospital.
- [Plane Crash-Lands On Moving Car On Florida Highway, Shocking Visuals Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/plane-crash-lands-on-moving-car-on-florida-highway-shocking-visuals-emerge/): A small plane crash-landed on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, hitting a Toyota Camry. The 57-year-old driver had minor injuries; the pilot and passenger were unharmed.
- ['Russia Is A Much Bigger Country': Trump Says Moscow Holds Stronger Position In Ukraine War Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/russia-is-a-much-bigger-country-trump-says-moscow-holds-stronger-position-in-ukraine-war-negotiations/): Trump also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must adjust his approach as the conflict evolves.
- [US ‘Concerned’ As New Clashes Threaten Trump-Brokered Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-concerned-as-new-clashes-threaten-trump-brokered-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire/): The US State Department urges Thailand and Cambodia to halt border fighting, citing risks to the Trump-backed Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.
- ['Nicolas Maduro's Days Are Numbered': Trump Refuses To Rule Out Sending US Troops To Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/nicolas-maduros-days-are-numbered-trump-refuses-to-rule-out-sending-us-troops-to-venezuela/): Donald Trump warned that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s “days are numbered” and refused to rule out sending US troops.
- [Australia Officially Bans Social Media For Under-16s In Major Online Safety Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/australia-officially-bans-social-media-for-under-16s-in-major-online-safety-push/): Australia has introduced a strict new online safety rule, banning children under 16 from using several social media platforms, Prime Minister Albanese announced.
- [US authorities acknowledge immigrant children held beyond court-set limit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-authorities-acknowledge-immigrant-children-held-beyond-court-set-limit/): Court filings indicate that several children were held for up to 168 days, far surpassing the 20-day limit on custody.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,385](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1385/): These are the key developments from day 1,385 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Democrat favoured to win Miami mayoral election against Trump-backed rival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/democrat-favoured-to-win-miami-mayoral-election-against-trump-backed-rival/): Democrat Eileen Higgins is favoured to win Miami’s run-off, a closely watched test in Trump’s Florida stronghold.
- [Flavio Bolsonaro retracts suggestion of a ‘price’ to end 2026 election bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/flavio-bolsonaro-retracts-suggestion-of-a-price-to-end-2026-election-bid/): Former President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son’s campaign to be Brazil’s next president in the 2026 race.
- [Hamas urges more international pressure on Israel amid ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/hamas-urges-more-international-pressure-on-israel-amid-ceasefire-violations/): According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli attacks since the start of the ceasefire have killed at least 377 people.
- [Former US Justice Department staff says civil rights division ‘destroyed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/former-us-justice-department-staff-says-civil-rights-division-destroyed/): Ex-employees say Trump administration has rolled back enforcement of civil rights in favour of president’s priorities.
- [Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid US pressure over peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/zelenskyy-meets-pope-leo-xiv-in-rome-amid-us-pressure-over-peace-plan/): Trump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is ‘losing’ the war.
- [Brigitte Macron faces criticism after using sexist insult about activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/brigitte-macron-faces-criticism-after-using-sexist-insult-about-activists/): The French first lady’s team says she had intended to criticise a feminist group’s ‘radical method’ of protest.
- [Muslim group CAIR to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over ‘terror’ label](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/muslim-group-cair-to-sue-florida-governor-ron-desantis-over-terror-label/): CAIR says Florida governor’s decree will not affect the group’s work but could fuel Islamophobia and bigotry across US.
- [Liverpool snatch win at Inter Milan with late penalty from Szoboszlai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/liverpool-snatch-win-at-inter-milan-with-late-penalty-from-szoboszlai/): Liverpool shrug off absence of Mohamed Salah as Dominik Szoboszlai scores 88th-minute penalty winner.
- [Is Tanzania heading for deeper upheaval?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/is-tanzania-heading-for-deeper-upheaval/): The Tanzanian government has cancelled Tuesday’s Independence Day events as protesters called for a day of action.
- [ACLU files lawsuit seeking legal basis for Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/aclu-files-lawsuit-seeking-legal-basis-for-trumps-caribbean-boat-strikes/): Trump’s vessel strikes claim to combat US drug trafficking, but experts argue their impact on drug flows is negligible.
- [Australia’s social media ban for young people takes effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/australias-social-media-ban-for-young-people-takes-effect/): Children under 16 can no longer access 10 of the world’s biggest platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
- [US sanctions Colombian citizens for recruiting fighters for Sudan’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-sanctions-colombian-citizens-for-recruiting-fighters-for-sudans-war/): The sanctioned individuals are accused of creating a ‘transnational network’ to send Colombians to fight in Sudan.
- [Trump slams Europe’s immigration policies, calls continent ‘weak’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/trump-slams-europes-immigration-policies-calls-continent-weak/): Donald Trump renews criticism of London’s Mayor Khan, citing immigration and governance issues in controversial remarks.
- [Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League preview – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/real-madrid-vs-man-city-champions-league-preview-teams-start-lineups/): Pressure mounting on Real coach as Manchester City visit in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
- [Nobel Institute calls off Machado press conference ahead of award ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/nobel-institute-calls-off-machado-press-conference-ahead-of-award-ceremony/): The institute said the press conference – which has not been rescheduled – had been cancelled.
- [Sudan militia leader sentenced to 20 years for war crimes by ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/sudan-militia-leader-sentenced-to-20-years-for-war-crimes-by-icc/): The ICC sentenced ex-Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman to 20 years in prison for war crimes.
- [US top court weighs rollback of limits on party campaign spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-top-court-weighs-rollback-of-limits-on-party-campaign-spending/): Conservative justices mull overturning 2001 ruling as campaign finance reform faces challenges in the US Supreme Court.
- [Thousands displaced by Thailand-Cambodia dispute find safety at shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/thousands-displaced-by-thailand-cambodia-dispute-find-safety-at-shelter/): Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has forced thousands of people to flee their homes near the border.
- [Jordan, UAE advance to Arab Cup quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/jordan-uae-advance-to-arab-cup-quarterfinals/): Jordan knocked Egypt from the Arab Cup in a 3-0 victory, joining the UAE in the quarterfinals.
- ['Misused': Legal Rights Body Questions Bangladesh's Justice System After Hasina Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/misused-legal-rights-body-questions-bangladeshs-justice-system-after-hasina-verdict/): IBAHRI said the developments suggest “the justice system in Bangladesh is being used to advance unfair or politically influenced trials.”
- [Tony Blair ruled out of Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/tony-blair-ruled-out-of-trumps-proposed-gaza-peace-board-report/): Blair was the only figure named for the board when Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [US judge approves bid to unseal Epstein grand jury documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-judge-approves-bid-to-unseal-epstein-grand-jury-documents/): While Judge Paul Engelmayer approved the Justice Department’s request, he warned there are few new details in the files.
- ['For Family's Safety': New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani To Move To $100 Million Gracie Mansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/for-familys-safety-new-york-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani-to-move-to-100-million-gracie-mansion/): Zohran Mamdani and wife will move to Gracie Mansion in Manhattan after his January swearing-in, prioritizing family safety and his affordability agenda for New Yorkers.
- ['Sindhudesh': What Is This Separatist Demand In Pakistan Tied To Violent Clashes In Karachi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/sindhudesh-what-is-this-separatist-demand-in-pakistan-tied-to-violent-clashes-in-karachi/): Stemming from an old nationalist sentiment, the demand for ‘Sindhudesh’ refers to a distinct homeland for the Sindhi people
- [US Judge Allows Release Of Ghislaine Maxwell Court Documents In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-judge-allows-release-of-ghislaine-maxwell-court-documents-in-epstein-case/): Judge Paul Engelmayer approved unsealing grand jury documents in the Ghislaine Maxwell case under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with measures to protect victims’ privacy.
- [‘They broke his neck’: Families of Syria’s disappeared still seek closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/they-broke-his-neck-families-of-syrias-disappeared-still-seek-closure/): Syria’s new government has pledged to uncover the truth, but hope is fading for the return of the missing.
- [UK’s MI5 protected IRA agent who committed murders, police report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/uks-mi5-protected-ira-agent-who-committed-murders-police-report-finds/): British security services allowed a top spy in the IRA to continue committing serious crimes, police report finds.
- [LIVE: Inter Milan vs Liverpool – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/live-inter-milan-vs-liverpool-uefa-champions-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary as Inter host Liverpool for league-phase game at the San Siro.
- [US Embassy In India Issues Advisory On Appointment Date For Visa Applicants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/us-embassy-in-india-issues-advisory-on-appointment-date-for-visa-applicants/): US Embassy India warns visa applicants to attend only on rescheduled dates or face denial. Visa interview slots are known to be in heavy demand, applicants often face long waits.
- [Deadly fire breaks out in office building in Indonesia’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/deadly-fire-breaks-out-in-office-building-in-indonesias-capital/): Office workers were seen climbing down ladders to escape a deadly fire in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
- [France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/frances-prime-minister-faces-crunch-vote-in-parliament/): Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
- [Israel bids farewell to Thai captive before remains return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-bids-farewell-to-thai-captive-before-remains-return-home/): Israel held a memorial ceremony for Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai worker taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
- [Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah a transfer target for Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/liverpools-mohamed-salah-a-transfer-target-for-saudi-arabia/): Egypt international Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League amid doubt about Liverpool future.
- [Mohamed Salah fans at Arab Cup react to his Liverpool benching](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/mohamed-salah-fans-at-arab-cup-react-to-his-liverpool-benching/): Mohamed Salah fans at the Arab Cup say he has done a lot for his club and shouldn’t be sidelined.
- [Tanzania tightens security, outlaws protests over disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/tanzania-tightens-security-outlaws-protests-over-disputed-election/): Tanzania’s prime minister asked all non-essential workers to stay home, and public transport was also stopped.
- [‘New Low’: Pakistan Army’s DG ISPR Winks At Female Journalist Mid-Briefing, Faces Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/new-low-pakistan-armys-dg-ispr-winks-at-female-journalist-mid-briefing-faces-outrage/): Social media users called the act a “new low” for the Pakistan military’s media wing, with one commenting, “Ahmed (Not) Sharif Chaudhary.”
- [LIVE: Gaza’s displaced brace for winter storm as Israel kills one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/live-gazas-displaced-brace-for-winter-storm-as-israel-kills-one/): Authorities warn incoming storm will affect hundreds of thousands living in tents, makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip.
- [Is family still the foundation of society, or is it time to redefine it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/is-family-still-the-foundation-of-society-or-is-it-time-to-redefine-it/): As families evolve, people worldwide are questioning what family means and whether traditional models still fit today.
- [Who are the groups controlling Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/who-are-the-groups-controlling-yemen/): The Southern Transitional Council says it now controls eight governorates in southern Yemen.
- [I Love You More: The Search for a Father in Syria’s Lost Memories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/i-love-you-more-the-search-for-a-father-in-syrias-lost-memories/): Against Syria’s war, director Nour Alkheder seeks her father in her memories, rebuilding fragments of an uprooted life.
- [How did China’s trade surplus hit $1 trillion?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/how-did-chinas-trade-surplus-hit-1-trillion/): Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November.
- [How India plans to continue buying Russian oil despite sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/how-india-plans-to-continue-buying-russian-oil-despite-sanctions/): Indian imports of Russian oil have soared since the start of the war in Ukraine.
- [China Bombers Fly Near Japan? Russian Fighters Join In? South Korea Scrambles Jets ‘For Incident’|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/china-bombers-fly-near-japan-russian-fighters-join-in-south-korea-scrambles-jets-for-incident4k/): South Korea scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday (Dec. 9) after seven Russian and two Chinese military aircraft entered its air defence zone.The Russian and Chinese aircraft entered the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) around 10 am local time (0100 GMT), Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.None of the planes violated South […]
- [Thai F-16 Jets ‘Bomb' Cambodian Military Targets, Bangkok Loses 3 Troops, China Rockets Take Aim |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/thai-f-16-jets-bomb-cambodian-military-targets-bangkok-loses-3-troops-china-rockets-take-aim-4k/): Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spread on Dec 9, raising the death toll to 10. The Thai army said three soldiers were killed over two days—one on Dec 8, and two on Dec 9—by indirect fire in Surin and a grenade near the Preah Vihear temple.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:25 – CAMBODIA ‘RETALIATES’ IN RENEWED CLASHES […]
- [World Cup 2026: Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding for Egypt game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/world-cup-2026-iran-objects-to-pride-match-branding-for-egypt-game/): Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.
- [New Cambodia-Thailand clash: What’s up with the other wars Trump ‘ended’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/new-cambodia-thailand-clash-whats-up-with-the-other-wars-trump-ended/): The US president claimed credit for ending eight wars but not all peace deals have survived.
- [What’s changed in Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces’ control of Heglig?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/whats-changed-in-sudan-after-the-rapid-support-forces-control-of-heglig/): RSF’s control of the Heglig oilfield means government has lost the most important oil facility in the country.
- [Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/lithuania-declares-state-of-emergency-over-smuggler-balloons-from-belarus/): Move comes with concern rife that Minsk, alongside ally Russia, is using hybrid warfare and testing NATO.
- [Who are the separatists that claim control of all south Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/who-are-the-separatists-that-claim-control-of-all-south-yemen/): Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council says it’s taken control of the south, raising fears it will declare independence.
- [On Cam: US Marines ‘Move Arms Close To Venezuela’, Trump Backtracks On Boat Strike Video Release |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/on-cam-us-marines-move-arms-close-to-venezuela-trump-backtracks-on-boat-strike-video-release-4k/): Trump defended firing a second missile in the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike, claiming survivors were trying to right their capsized boat. He also walked back his openness to releasing footage, saying the decision rests with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democrats continue to press for the video of the operation, which killed 11 people.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:14 […]
- [Black Bear Crashes Christmas Parade In Tennessee, Stunning Spectators | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/black-bear-crashes-christmas-parade-in-tennessee-stunning-spectators-watch/): A black bear stunned crowd by crashing the 50th annual Christmas parade in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, roaming near children and decorations before going viral on social media.
- [Gaza Ceasefire Phase 2 Hangs In Balance As Hamas Warns Israel Over ‘Continued Violations’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/gaza-ceasefire-phase-2-hangs-in-balance-as-hamas-warns-israel-over-continued-violations/): Israel will reopen crossing on the Israeli-controlled border between Jordan and occupied West Bank to aid trucks destined for Gaza for the first time since late September.
- [RSF’s oilfield takeover “geopolitical push” on South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/rsfs-oilfield-takeover-geopolitical-push-on-south-sudan/): “The RSF’s push for the oil refinery … it’s a geopolitical push to pressure South Sudan.”
- [Detty December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/detty-december/): Beyond the vibes
- [Why is IndiGo airline cancelling thousands of flights?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/why-is-indigo-airline-cancelling-thousands-of-flights/): India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled thousands of flights leaving travellers stranded across the country.
- [Cambodia-Thailand conflict may enter “much deeper” phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/cambodia-thailand-conflict-may-enter-much-deeper-phase/): “Domestic politics seems to get the better of the people on both sides.”
- [100 kidnapped children freed in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/100-kidnapped-children-freed-in-nigeria/): Nigeria has rescued 100 children who were abducted by gunmen from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state last month.
- [Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/why-is-australia-banning-social-media-for-teenagers/): Critics say new law is ‘normalising surveillance’ for young people and risks cutting them off from support networks.
- [Russia Claims Major Gains In Ukraine's Myrnohrad, Controls 30% Of Buildings: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/russia-claims-major-gains-in-ukraines-myrnohrad-controls-30-of-buildings-report/): Russia top Army General said its forces are advancing in Ukraine, targeting Myrnohrad as ordered by Putin. Ukraine denies Pokrovsk has fallen and vows not to cede territory.
- ["Putin Ordered to Defeat…" Russia's Top Military General Say Army Advancing in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/putin-ordered-to-defeat-russias-top-military-general-say-army-advancing-in-ukraine/): Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, said on Tuesday (Dec. 9) that Moscow’s forces were advancing along the entire front line in Ukraine and were targeting surrounded Ukrainian troops in the town of Myrnohrad.In a command post meeting with officers of the Centre Grouping which is fighting in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, Gerasimov said President Vladimir Putin […]
- [DRC accuses Rwanda of peace deal violations as M23 advances in the east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/drc-accuses-rwanda-of-peace-deal-violations-as-m23-advances-in-the-east/): DRC President Tshisekedi alleges Rwanda has violated newly signed accord as M23 reportedly advances towards Uvira.
- [Israel shot my little sister during the Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/israel-shot-my-little-sister-during-the-gaza-ceasefire/): Sundus was not lucky enough for the world to condemn her shooting or even to get proper medical care.
- [Donald Trump “can have an enormous influence” on Warner Bros buyout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/donald-trump-can-have-an-enormous-influence-on-warner-bros-buyout/): Attorney Jonathan Handel says Donald Trump can have “an enormous influence” on the Warner Bros takeover war.
- [Thai foreign minister says Cambodia not ready to negotiate peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/thai-foreign-minister-says-cambodia-not-ready-to-negotiate-peace/): Thailand’s foreign minister has told Al Jazeera that Cambodia is “not ready” for peace negotiations.
- [ICC sentences Sudan militia-leading ‘axeman’ Rahman to 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/icc-sentences-sudan-militia-leading-axeman-rahman-to-20-years/): The conviction was the ICC’s first regarding crimes committed in Darfur, a region now suffering new horrors due to war.
- [‘I belong in my own country’: Syrians celebrate a year after al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/i-belong-in-my-own-country-syrians-celebrate-a-year-after-al-assad/): Al Jazeera speaks to Syrians as they celebrate one year since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
- [Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Rules For Non Muslims With Rs 12 Lakh Monthly Salary: ‘No Beer For Poor Is Hilarious’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/09/saudi-arabia-eases-alcohol-rules-for-non-muslims-with-rs-12-lakh-monthly-salary-no-beer-for-poor-is-hilarious/): Saudi Arabia, which follows Islamic teachings in its laws, has banned alcohol for the public, but certain residents can now purchase it only if they earn more than Rs 12 lakh.
- [US Lawmaker Warns Trump Over Tariff Backfiring, Asks 'If He Will Become The President Who Lost India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-lawmaker-warns-trump-over-tariff-backfiring-asks-if-he-will-become-the-president-who-lost-india/): Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove warned that history may judge Trump harshly and said, “Unless he changes course. Trump will be the American President who lost India.”
- [Displaced Gaza families struggle as winter storm hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/displaced-gaza-families-struggle-as-winter-storm-hits/): Families face flooded tents, sewage, extreme overcrowding, and deepening hardship amid ongoing displacement.
- [Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/ukraine-reports-large-russian-mechanised-assault-in-battle-for-pokrovsk/): Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk but Ukrainian forces say they still control northern part of city.
- [Tech Workers Face New H-1B Scrutiny In US As Trump Demands Social Media History | Crux Decode | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/tech-workers-face-new-h-1b-scrutiny-in-us-as-trump-demands-social-media-history-crux-decode-4k/): In his second term, US President Donald Trump has rolled out the most sweeping set of changes to the H-1B and H-4 visa systems in over a decade. These new rules have tightened eligibility, raised employer requirements, slowed processing times, and revived restrictions for work permits for spouses. In this video, we break down what […]
- [US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-seizes-sanctioned-oil-tanker-off-venezuelan-coast-watch/): The US seizure of the sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela marks the latest escalation between Washington and Caracas.
- [‘I Thought They Were Human’: Erika Kirk Slams Controversies Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/i-thought-they-were-human-erika-kirk-slams-controversies-surrounding-charlie-kirks-death/): Erika Kirk’s reaction comes after several political commentators have been making several claims about Charlie Kirk’s death.
- [Trump Unveils $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa With New Path To US Residency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/trump-unveils-1-million-gold-card-visa-with-new-path-to-us-residency/): Calling it “somewhat like a green card, but with big advantages over a green card”, Trump said the Gold Card enables corporations to secure foreign talent through sponsorship.
- [Trump Urges Zelensky To 'Be Realistic', Raises Doubts Over Ukraine Elections And Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/trump-urges-zelensky-to-be-realistic-raises-doubts-over-ukraine-elections-and-corruption/): President Donald Trump urges Zelenskyy to be realistic about the war, questions Ukraine’s election plans, and discusses a possible joint meeting with France, Germany, and the UK.
- [Indian-Origin Man Held In Canada For Targeting Female Doctors In Flashing Spree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/indian-origin-man-held-in-canada-for-targeting-female-doctors-in-flashing-spree/): Over several months in 2025, the accused is alleged to have visited multiple medical clinics across Mississauga and exposed himself to female staff members.
- [‘We Were A Little Bit Successful’: Musk Reflects On DOGE Stint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/we-were-a-little-bit-successful-musk-reflects-on-doge-stint/): Elon Musk led DOGE under President Donald Trump, achieving some cost-cutting but clashing over tax and spending. Musk now regrets not focusing on Tesla and SpaceX instead.
- [British-Indian Nurse Sentenced To 7 Years In Scotland For Rape, Sexual Assault At Care Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/british-indian-nurse-sentenced-to-7-years-in-scotland-for-rape-sexual-assault-at-care-home/): Naijil Paul, 47-year-old nurse from Kerala, is jailed for raping a vulnerable colleague and sexually assaulting two other women. 
- [US-Venezuela military buildup tests Puerto Rico’s painful past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-venezuela-military-buildup-tests-puerto-ricos-painful-past/): As US military presence grows once again in Puerto Rico, old wounds resurface.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,386](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1386/): These are the key developments from day 1,386 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘He’ll be next’: Donald Trump threatens Colombian President Gustavo Petro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/hell-be-next-donald-trump-threatens-colombian-president-gustavo-petro/): The Republican renewed his threats against Colombia, blaming its left-wing leader for the country’s cocaine production.
- [US President Donald Trump Tops Politico List As Europe’s Most Influential Figure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-president-donald-trump-tops-politico-list-as-europes-most-influential-figure/): Donald Trump tops Politico’s list as Europe’s most influential person, reshaping diplomacy, security, and policy, while European leaders seek autonomy amid his unpredictable moves.
- [US Congress advances bill to nix Caesar Act sanctions on Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-congress-advances-bill-to-nix-caesar-act-sanctions-on-syria/): The US has rolled back a series of restrictive economic sanctions put in place during the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
- [US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-plans-to-ask-visitors-to-share-5-years-of-social-media-history-to-enter/): Tourists from 42 countries may soon need to also disclose email accounts, extensive family history and biometrics.
- [Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill to lower Bolsonaro’s sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/brazils-chamber-of-deputies-passes-bill-to-lower-bolsonaros-sentence/): The controversial bill, which prompted a scuffle in Congress’s lower chamber, now proceeds to the Senate for a vote.
- [Arsenal maintain Champions League streak in Brugge, while holders PSG held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/arsenal-maintain-champions-league-streak-in-brugge-while-holders-psg-held/): Arsenal remain top of UEFA Champions table as they maintain 100 percent record, while holders PSG held in Bilbao.
- [Honduran military vows to ensure orderly post-election power transfer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/honduran-military-vows-to-ensure-orderly-post-election-power-transfer/): Protests over electoral uncertainty remain peaceful as military assures orderly transition of power in Honduras.
- [Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 to pile pressure on Xabi Alonso](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/manchester-city-beat-real-madrid-2-1-to-pile-pressure-on-xabi-alonso/): Real Madrid beaten 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, raising further questions about the beleaguered coach’s future.
- [Could others follow Australia banning social media for under-16s?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/could-others-follow-australia-banning-social-media-for-under-16s/): Measure follows strong debate about online protections.
- [Tents flood, families seek shelter as Storm Byron bears down on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/tents-flood-families-seek-shelter-as-storm-byron-bears-down-on-gaza/): Officials warn hundreds of thousands of Palestinians lacking shelter are at risk as heavy rains lash the Strip.
- [US Congressman Randy Fine suggests Palestinians should ‘be destroyed first’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-congressman-randy-fine-suggests-palestinians-should-be-destroyed-first/): The Republican lawmaker, a Trump ally, says during a congressional hearing he is ‘not afraid’ to be called Islamophobic.
- [Rwanda-backed M23 militia storms DRC city, displacing 200,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/rwanda-backed-m23-militia-storms-drc-city-displacing-200000/): About 200,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels surged into Uvira.
- [Venezuelan opposition leader Machado misses Nobel Peace Prize ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado-misses-nobel-peace-prize-ceremony/): Right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado missed the ceremony awarding her this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
- [US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in final decision of the year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-in-final-decision-of-the-year/): The central bank cut rates for the third time in 2025 as limited government data clouds economic outlook.
- [Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/oldest-evidence-of-deliberate-fire-use-found-in-england/): Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.
- [Trump administration seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/trump-administration-seizes-oil-tanker-off-venezuela-coast-reports/): This is a breaking news story.
- [US general highlights ‘close cooperation’ with Syria against ISIL threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-general-highlights-close-cooperation-with-syria-against-isil-threats/): US military’s Central Command chief says there have been ‘multiple instances of collaboration’ with Syria against ISIL.
- [Olympics decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/olympics-decision-on-gender-eligibility-to-come-in-early-2026/): IOC currently has no universal rule in place for the participation of transgender athletes at the Olympic Games.
- [Iceland to join boycott of Eurovision in protest at Israel’s involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/iceland-to-join-boycott-of-eurovision-in-protest-at-israels-involvement/): Iceland joins four other nations in a boycott, after the organiser declined to hold a vote over Israel’s involvement.
- [Anger after deadly dual building collapse in Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/anger-after-deadly-dual-building-collapse-in-morocco/): Almost two dozen people are confirmed dead after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez.
- ['Do One Decent Thing': Kevin Pietersen Hails Australia's Social Media Ban With A Message For Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/do-one-decent-thing-kevin-pietersen-hails-australias-social-media-ban-with-a-message-for-starmer/): Kevin Pietersen lauded Australia’s new social media ban for children aged under 16 and called on British PM Keir Starmer to “do one decent thing” while in office.
- [Explained: Why Has Australia Banned Social Media For Under 16s And Will Other Countries Follow? | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/explained-why-has-australia-banned-social-media-for-under-16s-and-will-other-countries-follow-4k/): Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in. The new law, which was passed by parliament in 2024, intends to shield children from harmful online content and addictive algorithms, as well as reduce cyberbullying and […]
- ['One Mistake And You're Dead': Elon Musk Says He Avoids Public After Charlie Kirk's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/one-mistake-and-youre-dead-elon-musk-says-he-avoids-public-after-charlie-kirks-murder/): Elon Musk revealed in a podcast that he avoids going out in public in light of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in broad daylight, saying it has reinforced serious security issues.
- [Trump Must End National Guard Deployment In Los Angeles, Says California Judge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/trump-must-end-national-guard-deployment-in-los-angeles-says-california-judge/): White House said President has lawful authority to deploy troops in response to “violent riots” and that the administration would ultimately prevail on the issue.
- [WATCH: Palestine prepare for historic FIFA Arab Cup clash with Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/watch-palestine-prepare-for-historic-fifa-arab-cup-clash-with-saudi-arabia/): Palestine face Saudi Arabia in the FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinals, the first time the former have reached this stage.
- [US federal judge halts Trump’s National Guard operations in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-federal-judge-halts-trumps-national-guard-operations-in-california/): California Governor Newsom celebrates court victory against Trump’s extended National Guard presence in Los Angeles.
- [UN rights office in ‘survival mode’ amid deep funding cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/un-rights-office-in-survival-mode-amid-deep-funding-cuts/): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.
- [Cancer Risk In 197 Children: How Sperm Donor's Genetic Mutation Travelled The World Over 16 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/cancer-risk-in-197-children-how-sperm-donors-genetic-mutation-travelled-the-world-over-16-years/): The scale of the situation is staggering, as the donor’s sperm was distributed between 2006 and 2022, sold to 67 clinics across 14 countries
- [Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/are-israel-hamas-entering-the-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire/): The Gaza ceasefire agreement is preparing to enter phase two, even as the first phase fell short of its promises.
- [Masked neo-Nazis march through Arkansas community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/masked-neo-nazis-march-through-arkansas-community/): Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/live-real-madrid-vs-manchester-city-uefa-champions-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
- [Japan Hit By 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Days After Powerful Tremor Triggered Tsunami Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/japan-hit-by-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-days-after-powerful-tremor-triggered-tsunami-warning/): The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that the earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck the Hokkaido region in Japan on Wednesday.
- [Pakistan Govt Shuts Down 3 Afghan Refugee Camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Cuts Off Essential Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/pakistan-govt-shuts-down-3-afghan-refugee-camps-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cuts-off-essential-services/): These camps at Panian, Padhana, and Basumira in the Haripur district had been established in the 1980s during the Afghan wars and housed approximately 65,000 Afghan refugees
- [Rahul Rasgotra’s Mauritius Appointment: A Quiet But Telling Shift In India’s Security Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/rahul-rasgotras-mauritius-appointment-a-quiet-but-telling-shift-in-indias-security-diplomacy/): Traditionally and historically, an Indian bureaucrat, an IPS officer, gets nominated by the government of India as the NSA of Mauritius
- [Dubai Tower Named After Shah Rukh Khan Sold Out For Over Rs 5K Crore On Launch Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/dubai-tower-named-after-shah-rukh-khan-sold-out-for-over-rs-5k-crore-on-launch-day/): The announcement was made at a packed event, attended by nearly 6,000 guests including Shah Rukh Khan, and, Danube Group founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan
- [Post‑Assad Syria’s security challenges persist despite political change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/post-assad-syrias-security-challenges-persist-despite-political-change/): Syria is seeing major political changes, but security on the ground is still unstable.
- [El Palestino: More than a Club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/el-palestino-more-than-a-club/): Chile’s Palestino FC, where football, identity and resistance unite in a powerful act of Palestinian representation.
- [Why the battle for Kordofan could be critical for Sudan’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/why-the-battle-for-kordofan-could-be-critical-for-sudans-future/): Recent attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan region have shifted the focus to a region which could be crucial to Sudan’s future.
- [Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now, as Trump demands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/could-ukraine-hold-a-presidential-election-right-now-as-trump-demands/): What are the practicalities of holding an election in wartime?
- [Families shelter in makeshift tents after floods ravage Indonesia’s Sumatra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/families-shelter-in-makeshift-tents-after-floods-ravage-indonesias-sumatra/): People are relying on plastic sheets as makeshift shelters after devastating flooding flattened homes in Indonesia.
- [Trump’s $12bn aid package: Are tariffs bleeding US farmers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/trumps-12bn-aid-package-are-tariffs-bleeding-us-farmers/): Trump says funds will be made available from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make US farmers ‘strong’.
- [Zelenskyy warns Russia, China stepping up military-industrial cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/zelenskyy-warns-russia-china-stepping-up-military-industrial-cooperation/): A new report by Ukraine’s foreign intelligence has warned of intensifying ties between the strategic partners.
- [Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Machado's Daughter Accepts Award On Her Behalf At Ceremony In Oslo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-machados-daughter-accepts-award-on-her-behalf-at-ceremony-in-oslo/): The daughter of María Corina Machado, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has accepted the award on her mother’s behalf and delivered a lecture written by her. The Venezuelan opposition leader was “safe” and in Oslo, but was unable to make the awards ceremony. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, told the audience at […]
- [PM Modi Speaks With Israel's Netanyahu, Reiterates India's Support For Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/pm-modi-speaks-with-israels-netanyahu-reiterates-indias-support-for-gaza-peace-plan/): PM Modi reaffirmed India’s support towards the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan and both leaders reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
- [‘All Aboard Killed’ Russian Military Plane ‘Crashes’ After ‘Mid-Air Disintegration’ | Ukraine War|4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/all-aboard-killed-russian-military-plane-crashes-after-mid-air-disintegration-ukraine-war4k/): A Russian military transport plane smashed into a reservoir on Dec. 9 after reports said it began falling apart mid-air. The Soviet-era An-22 was carrying seven people when it came down in the Ivanovo region, northeast of Moscow, as per Russian Kommersant newspaper.Wreckage from the doomed plane was later spotted floating in the vast Uvod […]
- [New Bloc On The Clock: Pakistan Pushing Beijing-Backed Blueprint To Circle India’s Sphere Of Influence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/new-bloc-on-the-clock-pakistan-pushing-beijing-backed-blueprint-to-circle-indias-sphere-of-influence/): Islamabad is actively working to ‘expand’ its trilateral initiative with Bangladesh and China to include other regional and extra-regional nations
- [‘Looking Forward To Serve India’: Elon Musk As Starlink Official Meets Telecom Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/looking-forward-to-serve-india-elon-musk-as-starlink-official-meets-telecom-minister/): Earlier today Jyotiraditya Scindia met Starlink officials to discuss expanding satellite-based last-mile internet access across India.
- ['India Shouldn't Be The Only Country...': Indonesian President Invites Putin For State Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/india-shouldnt-be-the-only-country-indonesian-president-invites-putin-for-state-visit/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, currently in Moscow, invited Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for an official visit and referred to his trip to India last week.
- [Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon’s extradition request over Beirut blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/bulgarian-court-rejects-lebanons-extradition-request-over-beirut-blast/): No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago.
- [One year after the fall of al-Assad, a reporter returns to Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/one-year-after-the-fall-of-al-assad-a-reporter-returns-to-damascus/): Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani compares Damascus on the day after al-Assad’s fall with one year later.
- [Japan Scrambles Jets As Russian Bombers Join Chinese Patrol Near Okinawa Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/japan-scrambles-jets-as-russian-bombers-join-chinese-patrol-near-okinawa-island/): Japan scrambled jets as Russian Tu-95 and Chinese H-6 bombers, joined by J-16 fighters, conducted joint patrols near Okinawa and Miyako, escalating tensions.
- [Young Palestinian dies in Israeli custody, dozens taken in West Bank raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/young-palestinian-dies-in-israeli-custody-dozens-taken-in-west-bank-raids/): Death of 21-year-old raises alarm as rights groups document systematic torture in detention facilities.
- [How al-Assad’s Syria broke its own people in Sednaya prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/how-al-assads-syria-broke-its-own-people-in-sednaya-prison/): Sednaya, the Assad regime’s flagship prison, became Syria’s slaughterhouse, where thousands were tortured and killed
- [‘No Peace Prize For Warmongers…’ Protests Erupt in Oslo Over Machado’s Nobel  Award | Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/no-peace-prize-for-warmongers-protests-erupt-in-oslo-over-machados-nobel-award-venezuela/): Protests erupted in Norway’s Oslo against Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Dec. 9. Dozens protested outside the Nobel Institute against US-backed Machado with banners reading, “No peace prize for warmongers”. | n18oc_world
- [Robbers Of Louvre Heist Escaped With 30 Seconds To Spare, Probe Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/robbers-of-louvre-heist-escaped-with-30-seconds-to-spare-probe-reveals/): The investigation report pointed out that the balcony used by the thieves was a weak point in security and could be reached by using an extendable ladder.
- [Cambodia's Intrusion or Pretext for Thai Strikes? Ukrainian ‘Oplot-T’ Tanks 'hit Military Sites' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/cambodias-intrusion-or-pretext-for-thai-strikes-ukrainian-oplot-t-tanks-hit-military-sites-4k/): The Royal Thai Navy launched an operation in Trat after Cambodia allegedly re-entered Thai territory and set up a reinforced base with special forces, snipers, and rocket launchers. Aerial images showed Cambodian troops rebuilding a position in Ban Nong Ri, a site previously dismantled after earlier withdrawals.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:11 -THAI ARMY USES UKRAINIAN ‘OPLOT-T’ TANKS […]
- [What is Gracie Mansion and why is Zohran Mamdani moving in?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/what-is-gracie-mansion-and-why-is-zohran-mamdani-moving-in/): Gracie Mansion’s significance grows as Zohran Mamdani, elected on a housing justice agenda, prepares to move in.
- [Machado in Oslo, but will not attend Nobel Peace ceremony to receive award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/machado-in-oslo-but-will-not-attend-nobel-peace-ceremony-to-receive-award/): Ceremony is tinged with shadowy intrigue, as the Nobel institute earlier said Machado’s whereabouts were unknown.
- [Fact-checking Trump’s Pennsylvania speech and his Politico interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/fact-checking-trumps-pennsylvania-speech-and-his-politico-interview/): Here’s a closer look at what Trump said about the economy and migration during the Politico interview and the rally.
- [Israeli troops used this Palestinian woman as a human shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/israeli-troops-used-this-palestinian-woman-as-a-human-shield/): A Palestinian woman says Israeli soldiers used her as a human shield during a ground operation in Gaza.
- [Hamas leader says Palestinians in Gaza must be given chance to heal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/hamas-leader-says-palestinians-in-gaza-must-be-given-chance-to-heal/): Hamas’ political leader outside Gaza, Khaled Meshaal, said that Palestinians must heal from Israel’s genocide.
- [Removing Blair from Gaza’s TPC is necessary correction of historic mistake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/removing-blair-from-gazas-tpc-is-necessary-correction-of-historic-mistake/): Tony Blair’s anticipated role quickly emerged as a source of deep concern for many stakeholders.
- [Tatjana Haenni named as first female CEO in German football at RB Leipzig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/tatjana-haenni-named-as-first-female-ceo-in-german-football-at-rb-leipzig/): Former player Tatjana Haenni is named the new chief executive, making her the first female boss in the Bundesliga.
- [Heavy rains flood tents sheltering the displaced, heaping misery on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/heavy-rains-flood-tents-sheltering-the-displaced-heaping-misery-on-gaza/): Flooding worsens the crisis for Palestinian families, as an acute Israel-enforced aid shortage threatens those uprooted.
- [STC controls more land in Yemen but it can’t declare independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/stc-controls-more-land-in-yemen-but-it-cant-declare-independence/): Southern Transitional Council makes military gains in southern Yemen, marking significant turning point in the conflict.
- [Climate change will make the world “much nastier place”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/climate-change-will-make-the-world-much-nastier-place/): “The cost of action is far less than the cost of inaction.”
- [Video: Brazil lawmaker stages protest in chamber over Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/video-brazil-lawmaker-stages-protest-in-chamber-over-bolsonaro/): A Brazilian lawmaker was removed from Congress by police on Tuesday as he staged a protest against a bill.
- [Winter storm devastates Gaza tents amid deepening humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/winter-storm-devastates-gaza-tents-amid-deepening-humanitarian-crisis/): A severe winter storm is creating more hardship for Gaza’s forcibly displaced population.
- [US ‘Unleashes 2 F-18s On Gulf of Venezuela’, Trump-Backed Machado Skips Nobel Peace Prize Event |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/us-unleashes-2-f-18s-on-gulf-of-venezuela-trump-backed-machado-skips-nobel-peace-prize-event-4k/): n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [Ukraine Is Ready To Hold Elections In 90 Days If Allies Can Guarantee Security: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/ukraine-is-ready-to-hold-elections-in-90-days-if-allies-can-guarantee-security-zelenskyy/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was asking Ukrainian lawmakers to prepare legislative proposals on how to make elections possible during martial law.
- [Pak Using Women, Kids To Pressure Kabul: Afghan Sources On Islamabad’s ‘Inhuman Tactics’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/pak-using-women-kids-to-pressure-kabul-afghan-sources-on-islamabads-inhuman-tactics-exclusive/): “Every action of Pakistan is to humiliate Afghan people and Taliban. Pakistan is creating manmade crisis to insult Afghans,” said sources
- [At Least 19 Killed After Two Buildings Collapse In Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/at-least-19-killed-after-two-buildings-collapse-in-morocco/): At least 19 killed and 16 injured after two four-storey buildings collapsed overnight in Fes, Morocco’s Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood; rescue and safety operations continue.
- [DRC fighting forces 200,000 people to flee as M23 advances, dozens killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/drc-fighting-forces-200000-people-to-flee-as-m23-advances-dozens-killed/): As rebels push into Uvira, soldiers flee towards neighbouring Burundi, alongside thousands of civilians.
- [Palestine is on a historic run in the Arab Cup, amidst Gaza devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/palestine-is-on-a-historic-run-in-the-arab-cup-amidst-gaza-devastation/): Palestine has made history in the Arab Cup, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time.
- [Mohamed Salah: Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled teammate before AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/mohamed-salah-egypt-teammates-rally-behind-unsettled-teammate-before-afcon/): Salah’s relationship with Liverpool is strained, but the disgruntled star will be welcomed by Egypt teammates for AFCON.
- [GK: Which Tragedy Led To The Creation Of International Human Rights Day?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/gk-which-tragedy-led-to-the-creation-of-international-human-rights-day/): Did you know International Human Rights Day was born from one of history’s darkest tragedies? Discover why this day still matters today
- [At least 19 dead in collapse of two buildings in Morocco’s Fes: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/at-least-19-dead-in-collapse-of-two-buildings-in-moroccos-fes-state-media/): The death toll from the destruction of the buildings includes several children.
- [Hamas leader vows to curb Gaza attacks on Israel but rejects disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/hamas-leader-vows-to-curb-gaza-attacks-on-israel-but-rejects-disarmament/): Khaled Meshaal says surrendering weapons will ‘remove the soul’ from the Palestinian group as ceasefire momentum slips.
- ['Promoting Foreign Culture': 4 Detained In Afghanistan For Wearing Peaky Blinders-Style Outfits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/promoting-foreign-culture-4-detained-in-afghanistan-for-wearing-peaky-blinders-style-outfits/): Saif-ur-Islam Khyber, spokesperson for the ministry, confirmed that the group, all in their early 20s, had been taken into custody in Jibrail.
- [Tension At Adiala: Imran Khan Back In Solitary Confinement, Police Use Water Cannons On Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/tension-at-adiala-imran-khan-back-in-solitary-confinement-police-use-water-cannons-on-protesters/): Police also reportedly stormed the PTI support camp set up outside the prison and allegedly beat several party workers as they cleared the area
- [Miami mayoral election results: What we know about Eileen Higgins’ win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/miami-mayoral-election-results-what-we-know-about-eileen-higgins-win/): Higgins led Republican Gonzalez 59 percent to 41 percent on Tuesday night, according to preliminary results.
- [Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/cambodia-thailand-border-clashes-send-half-a-million-into-shelters/): Clashes on disputed border area kill 11 and displace hundreds of thousands as fighting spreads across five provinces.
- [LIVE: Gaza braces for Storm Byron with hundreds of thousands in tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/live-gaza-braces-for-storm-byron-with-hundreds-of-thousands-in-tents/): Flash floods, strong winds and hail are likely to hit the enclave today, lasting until Friday evening.
- [‘Possible rise in maternal deaths’: How USAID cuts strand Malawi’s mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/possible-rise-in-maternal-deaths-how-usaid-cuts-strand-malawis-mothers/): As remote health posts are disrupted or closed, communities and medics say women are not getting the care they need.
- [GK: Which Is The World's Most Populous City?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/gk-which-is-the-worlds-most-populous-city/): With 42 million residents, this Asian city dethroned Tokyo from the top spot this year, asper a UN report.
- ['That Beautiful Face, Those Lips...': Trump Heaps Praise On His Press Secretary, Says 'She Is Great'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/that-beautiful-face-those-lips-trump-heaps-praise-on-his-press-secretary-says-she-is-great/): Trump, during a speech intended to highlight his economic agenda, shifted focus to praise his 28-year-old press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- [Where in the world are wealth and income most unequal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/10/where-in-the-world-are-wealth-and-income-most-unequal/): The richest 10 percent of the world’s population owns three-quarters of all personal wealth.
- [6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan’s Northeast Region, Tsunami Advisory Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-japans-northeast-region-tsunami-advisory-issued/): The Japan Meteorological Agency also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
- [‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/catastrophic-flooding-in-north-americas-pacific-northwest-as-rains-ease/): Intense downpours were swept into the region this week by an ‘atmospheric river’ storm system from the Pacific Ocean.
- [Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/magnitude-6-7-earthquake-hits-japans-northeast-tsunami-warning-issued/): A tsunami warning has been issued following a strong quake off northeast coast of Japan.
- ['Felt Humiliated By Yunus Govt': Bangladesh President Plans To Quit After February Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/felt-humiliated-by-yunus-govt-bangladesh-president-plans-to-quit-after-february-polls/): President Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to resign after Bangladesh’s February election, citing disrespect by Muhammad Yunus’ interim administration.
- ['We Have To Be Unified, China Is...': Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting State AI Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/we-have-to-be-unified-china-is-trump-signs-executive-order-targeting-state-ai-laws/): The order calls for the development of a national AI legislative framework that would preempt state AI laws that stifle innovation.
- [Utah Man Accused of Killing Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Makes First Court Appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/utah-man-accused-of-killing-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-makes-first-court-appearance/): Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appeared in court; cameras were allowed. Next hearing is January 16.
- [N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/n-koreas-kim-hails-ever-victorious-armys-role-in-war-against-ukraine/): North Korea’s Kim Jong Un tells key party meeting that fighting with Russia demonstrates the ‘prestige of our army’.
- ['Illegal Election Commission': Hasina's Bangladesh Awami League Rejects Poll Schedule Over Exclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/illegal-election-commission-hasinas-bangladesh-awami-league-rejects-poll-schedule-over-exclusion/): The Bangladesh Awami League has rejected the election schedule, accusing the “illegal government’s illegal Election Commission” of operating under a biased authority.
- [Hayward Building Explosion: 6 Injured In Massive Gas Blast In California | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/hayward-building-explosion-6-injured-in-massive-gas-blast-in-california-video/): Massive explosion took place about two hours after a construction crew damaged an underground gas line, officials said.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1387/): These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/indianas-state-senate-votes-down-redistricting-bill-despite-trump-pressure/): The midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- [Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/venezuela-seeks-withdrawal-from-international-criminal-courts-rome-statute/): The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023.
- [Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/baby-dies-of-exposure-in-flooded-tent-as-storm-byron-batters-gaza/): Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
- [OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/openai-sued-for-allegedly-enabling-murder-suicide/): The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder.
- [Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/judge-rules-trump-unlawfully-ended-fema-disaster-prevention-programme/): Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
- [Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-bid-faces-conflict-of-interest-concerns/): Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
- [Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/zelenskyy-says-us-seeking-free-economic-zone-in-eastern-ukraine/): Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
- [More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/more-than-600-british-empire-era-artefacts-stolen-from-bristol-museum/): Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.
- [Could an end to the Ukraine war be near?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/could-an-end-to-the-ukraine-war-be-near/): Diplomatic efforts intensify with Trump impatient for a deal.
- [Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/failure-of-rival-health-bills-underscores-impasse-in-us-politics/): Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
- [Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/who-was-israel-backed-gaza-militia-leader-yasser-abu-shabab/): Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.
- [Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/thailand-pm-moves-to-dissolve-parliament-paving-way-for-election/): A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.
- [Russia’s Putin affirms support for Venezuela after US seizes oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/russias-putin-affirms-support-for-venezuela-after-us-seizes-oil-tanker/): Venezuela’s allies have gained new prominence amid US pressure campaign and military build-up.
- [Trump’s maritime policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/trumps-maritime-policy/): We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.
- [Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/palestine-defeated-by-saudi-arabia-in-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2025-quarterfinal/): Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.
- [Gaza’s camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/gazas-camps-brace-for-floods-as-israel-blocks-key-shelter-supplies/): Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.
- [US Wants Kyiv to Withdraw From Donbas? Zelensky Seeks Referendum on Territory Issue; NATO Warns |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-wants-kyiv-to-withdraw-from-donbas-zelensky-seeks-referendum-on-territory-issue-nato-warns-4k/): Ukrainian President Zelensky said the US is pressing Ukraine, but not Russia, to pull back troops in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of a potential demilitarized zone. Ukrainian officials involved in the talks said Washington is pushing for a zone modelled on the one separating North and South Korea, the Financial Times reported.According to Zelensky, the […]
- [Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran’s former top diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/nuclear-ambition-proxies-defiance-irans-former-top-diplomat/): Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran’s political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.
- [US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-lawmakers-join-calls-for-justice-in-israels-attacks-on-journalists/): Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023’s double-tap killing in Lebanon.
- ['We Are Russia's Next Target': NATO Chief Urges European Allies To Step Up Defence Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/we-are-russias-next-target-nato-chief-urges-european-allies-to-step-up-defence-efforts/): Rutte warned that Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years on the scale of “war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured”.
- [Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/austrian-lawmakers-pass-headscarf-ban-for-under-14s-in-schools/): Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will ‘add to racist climate towards Muslims’.
- [Bangladesh sets February election after year of political upheaval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/bangladesh-sets-february-election-after-year-of-political-upheaval/): Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal vote as the interim government struggles to restore stability and trust.
- ['Don't Want To Waste Time': Trump Expresses Frustration As Russia-Ukraine Talks Hit Impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/dont-want-to-waste-time-trump-expresses-frustration-as-russia-ukraine-talks-hit-impasse/): Trump directed his frustration at Ukraine and its European allies amid disagreements with his proposed peace plan, which critics argue favours Russia.
- [Luthras 'In Limbo': Here's Why Deportation From Thailand Has Been Delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/luthras-in-limbo-heres-why-deportation-from-thailand-has-been-delayed/): The brothers had travelled to Phuket shortly after the December 6 fire at their Goa nightclub left 25 people dead
- ['Every Single H-1B Equals 10 Illegal Aliens': US Pollster Says Indians Replacing American Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/every-single-h-1b-equals-10-illegal-aliens-us-pollster-says-indians-replacing-american-workers/): US pollster Mark Mitchell said each senior H‑1B developer at tech firms like Apple represents “the economic equivalent of 10 illegal aliens.”
- [Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/baby-in-gaza-dies-from-cold-as-israel-restricts-entry-of-needed-supplies/): An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family’s tent.
- [Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/denmark-plans-to-ban-access-to-social-media-for-anyone-under-15/): The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15.
- [Does the ICC unfairly target certain countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/does-the-icc-unfairly-target-certain-countries/): International justice expert Ruben Carranza says who stands trial reflects who is enforcing the court’s mandates
- [Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/bulgarian-government-resigns-after-mass-protests/): Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov says cabinet stepping down before parliament had been due to hold no-confidence vote.
- [Video: Winter storm brings flooding misery to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/video-winter-storm-brings-flooding-misery-to-gaza/): Thousands of displaced people in Gaza are battling flooding which has swept through their tents and temporary shelters.
- [PSG bus stoned after Champions League tie; Spanish fans injured in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/psg-bus-stoned-after-champions-league-tie-spanish-fans-injured-in-poland/): Trouble ensues around two matches across European football’s club competitions in the early hours of Thursday.
- [World Cup 2026: All to know six months before FIFA tournament starts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/world-cup-2026-all-to-know-six-months-before-fifa-tournament-starts/): The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA’s largest World Cup now only 182 days away.
- [US judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-judge-orders-release-of-kilmar-abrego-garcia-from-immigration-detention/): Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation to El Salvador has become rallying point against Trump’s hardline policies.
- ['Do Not Touch Me': Polish Senator Attempts To Remove Journalist's Mic, Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/do-not-touch-me-polish-senator-attempts-to-remove-journalists-mic-sparks-outrage/): PiS senator Wojciech Skurkiewicz sparked outrage after attempting to shut off TVP journalist Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz’s microphone by reaching toward her neck.
- [34 Killed, 80 Injured After Myanmar Army's Airstrike Hits Local Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/34-killed-80-injured-after-myanmar-armys-airstrike-hits-local-hospital/): The airstrike hit a general hospital in Mrauk-U township, an area controlled by the rebel Arakan Army in the western state of Rakhine.
- [Venezuela’s Machado taunts Maduro government after dramatic exit to Oslo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/venezuelas-machado-taunts-maduro-government-after-dramatic-exit-to-oslo/): Opposition figure emerges from hiding after nearly a year, calls Venezuela ‘occupied country’.
- [Target Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/target-tehran/): Fault Lines travels to Iran to investigate the human cost of Israel’s attacks and the risk of another war.
- [US Cracks Down On Birth Tourism, To Deny Visa For Citizenship-Seeking Parents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-cracks-down-on-birth-tourism-to-deny-visa-for-citizenship-seeking-parents/): The US embassy said its consular officers won’t give tourist visas if the applicant intends to give birth on American soil as a shortcut to obtaining citizenship.
- [Venezuela’s crisis is not an oil grab but a power grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/venezuelas-crisis-is-not-an-oil-grab-but-a-power-grab/): Trump has manufactured the Venezuela crisis, not to grab more oil but to expand his executive power.
- [Cambodia-Thailand tension “going from bad to worse”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/cambodia-thailand-tension-going-from-bad-to-worse/): “Irrespective of who’s shooting first at the moment, they must stop.”
- [‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/act-of-piracy-or-law-can-the-us-legally-seize-a-venezuelan-tanker/): The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
- [Sweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/swedens-push-for-an-ex-ikea-ceo-to-lead-unhcr-signals-a-new-refugee-order/): Corporate logic is reshaping refugee protection as states pull back.
- ['Pakistan On Verge Of Collapse Like 1971?': KP Chief Minister After Being Denied Access To Imran Khan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/pakistan-on-verge-of-collapse-like-1971-kp-chief-minister-after-being-denied-access-to-imran-khan-exclusive/): Sohail Afridi warned that the persistent and discriminatory denial of political access is pushing his constituents to a breaking point
- [Why are Israeli lawmakers wearing gold nooses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/why-are-israeli-lawmakers-wearing-gold-nooses/): Israel’s national security minister wants the power to hang Palestinian detainees accused of terrorism.
- [Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/over-400-civilians-killed-in-eastern-dr-congo-as-us-peace-deal-falters/): Government says victims killed by rebels included women and children, accusing Rwanda of breaching a recent truce deal.
- [The battle for Pokrovsk is about more than gaining territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/the-battle-for-pokrovsk-is-about-more-than-gaining-territory/): AJ defence editor @alexgatopoulos explains how Russia has changed tactics to adjust to new technology on the battlefield
- [Israeli right-wing TV show mocks Gaza ‘drowning’ in winter storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/israeli-right-wing-tv-show-mocks-gaza-drowning-in-winter-storm/): A broadcast on Israel’s right-wing Channel 14 openly celebrated a severe winter storm that’s hitting Gaza.
- [Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/olympic-ski-champion-michelle-gisin-airlifted-after-swiss-crash/): Swiss suffer third crash in a month by an Olympic champion in training ahead of World Cup and 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
- [Pakistan's Political Standoff: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Barred In Tenth Attempt To Meet Imran Khan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/pakistans-political-standoff-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-barred-in-tenth-attempt-to-meet-imran-khan-exclusive/): Authorities conveyed the firm directive from the jail administration: no visitor will be allowed to meet Imran Khan under the prevailing security and legal restrictions
- [Bangladesh To Hold General Elections On February 12; First Since Sheikh Hasina's Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/bangladesh-to-hold-general-elections-on-february-12-first-since-sheikh-hasinas-ouster/): Post Content
- [Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/is-trumps-686m-f-16-upgrade-for-pakistan-a-message-to-india/): The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 jets.
- [Zelenskyy rallies key allies as Ukraine faces Russian and US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/zelenskyy-rallies-key-allies-as-ukraine-faces-russian-and-us-pressure/): Ukrainian leader holds urgent talks with ‘coalition of the willing’ as pressure mounts over territorial concessions.
- [Myanmar junta’s air attack on hospital kills dozens of people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/myanmar-juntas-air-attack-on-hospital-kills-dozens-of-people/): An air attack by Myanmar’s military government has hit a hospital in Rakhine state, killing at least 30 people.
- [US Approves $686 Million Tech Upgrade For Pakistan's F-16 Jet Fleet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-approves-686-million-tech-upgrade-for-pakistans-f-16-jet-fleet/): The United States has approved a USD 686 million package to upgrade and support Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, including advanced avionics, training, and logistical assistance.
- [Hamas has its own disarmament vision as Gaza truce enters critical phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/hamas-has-its-own-disarmament-vision-as-gaza-truce-enters-critical-phase/): Khaled Meshaal says group seeks US approval for disarmament plan, a major sticking point in phase 2 of the ceasefire.
- [Portugal set for major disruptions in first general strike in 12 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/portugal-set-for-major-disruptions-in-first-general-strike-in-12-years/): The walkout is expected to be Portugal’s largest since June 2013 amid action against a bill to simplify firing process.
- [We must reclaim “what it means to be Western”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/we-must-reclaim-what-it-means-to-be-western/): Dalia Fahmy says combatting discrimination against Muslim and Jewish people is critical to redefining Western values.
- [Israel prepares for Storm Byron, but not all citizens will get help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/israel-prepares-for-storm-byron-but-not-all-citizens-will-get-help/): Cities across Israel have taken measures to prepare for Byron, but Palestinian citizens there have no resources.
- [Video: Al Jazeera reports from Cambodian displacement camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/video-al-jazeera-reports-from-cambodian-displacement-camp/): Half a million people have been displaced by the Cambodia-Thailand fighting.
- [Gaza storms mean Palestinians brace for “very tragic situation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/gaza-storms-mean-palestinians-brace-for-very-tragic-situation/): Chris McIntosh at OXFAM on severe storms sweeping across Gaza making an already desperate situation even worse.
- [Video: Celebrations in Syria as US advances bill to lift sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/video-celebrations-in-syria-as-us-advances-bill-to-lift-sanctions/): Crowds celebrated in Latakia after the US House of Representatives approved a bill that will lift sanctions on Syria.
- [China's Big AI Power Game: Beijing Working Towards Cheap Electricity From World’s Biggest Grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/chinas-big-ai-power-game-beijing-working-towards-cheap-electricity-from-worlds-biggest-grid/): In China, inexpensive power has helped AI companies develop high-quality AI models more cheaply than US competitors. 
- [Two Choppers, Over 20 Troops: Inside Dramatic US Raid On "Sanctioned" Oil Tanker Near Venezuela | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/two-choppers-over-20-troops-inside-dramatic-us-raid-on-sanctioned-oil-tanker-near-venezuela-4k/): On Dec. 10, US forces seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, raising tensions. A video released by AG Pam Bondi showed helicopters from the USS Gerald Ford and troops rappelling onto the tanker’s bridge. The operation involved Coast Guard members, Marines, and special forces, and was announced by President Trump.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:44 – TANKER […]
- [Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/why-are-conservationists-alarmed-about-botswanas-biggest-elephant-hunt/): Botswana holds the world’s largest elephant population with one of the highest trophy-hunting quotas.
- [Sherrone Moore jailed after being fired as Michigan’s football coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/sherrone-moore-jailed-after-being-fired-as-michigans-football-coach/): Ex-University of Michigan head coach is in police custody, hours after being sacked for inappropriate conduct.
- [Dozens killed as Myanmar military gov’t launches air strike on hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/dozens-killed-as-myanmar-military-govt-launches-air-strike-on-hospital/): The attack targets a 300-bed hospital in western Rakhine state as the government intensifies its offensive there.
- [US says it seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-says-it-seized-oil-tanker-off-venezuela-coast/): A video released by US Attorney General Pam Bondi shows American forces seizing an oil tanker.
- [Can India balance its ties between Russia and the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/can-india-balance-its-ties-between-russia-and-the-us/): New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.
- [US Expands Deportation Fleet As Boeing Completes $4.7 Billion Deal For Six 737 Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-expands-deportation-fleet-as-boeing-completes-4-7-billion-deal-for-six-737-jets/): The US government is purchasing six Boeing-made aircraft to expand Trump’s deportation action, even as Boeing completes its $4.7 billion acquisition of supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
- [Ex-Miss Switzerland Finalist Chopped, Womb Cut Out; Husband Charged With Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/ex-miss-switzerland-finalist-chopped-womb-cut-out-husband-charged-with-murder/): Swiss prosecutors have charged a man with the murder of his wife, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, after she was found brutally dismembered in their Binningen home.
- [Pakistan's Former Spy Chief Handed 14-Year Jail Term In Unprecedented Military Court Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/pakistans-former-spy-chief-handed-14-year-jail-term-in-unprecedented-military-court-verdict/): Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed’s alleged involvement in fueling political unrest & instability, acting in concert with certain political actors, remains under separate probe
- [Bolivia arrests ex-President Luis Arce in corruption investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/bolivia-arrests-ex-president-luis-arce-in-corruption-investigation/): Arce is in custody as part of a probe into alleged financial misconduct while he was economy minister, government says.
- [Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado greets supporters in Oslo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/nobel-peace-prize-winner-machado-greets-supporters-in-oslo/): Venezuelan opposition leader greeted supporters in Oslo after missing the ceremony to award her the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/south-sudan-army-to-secure-critical-heglig-oilfield-in-sudan-war-spillover/): The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan’s largest energy facility.
- [Indonesia’s Aceh families struggle as floods leave villages in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/indonesias-aceh-families-struggle-as-floods-leave-villages-in-ruins/): Floods ravage villages, leaving thousands displaced in makeshift shelters with little aid.
- [Why is the UK leading the charge to curb asylum rights under the ECHR?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/why-is-the-uk-leading-the-charge-to-curb-asylum-rights-under-the-echr/): UK seeks revision of the European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right.
- [After US, Mexico Approves Up To 50% Tariffs On Imports From India, Other Asian Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/after-us-mexico-approves-up-to-50-tariffs-on-imports-from-india-other-asian-countries/): The measures, passed by both houses of Mexico’s Congress, target more than 1,400 products, including automobiles, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics, and some other products.
- [‘One Mistake And You're Dead’: Elon Musk On His Changed Outlook After Charlie Kirk’s Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/one-mistake-and-youre-dead-elon-musk-on-his-changed-outlook-after-charlie-kirks-killing/): Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck on September 10, allegedly by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
- [US Seizes ‘Massive Tanker’ Off Venezuela; Caracas Denounces ‘Blatant Theft’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-seizes-massive-tanker-off-venezuela-caracas-denounces-blatant-theft/): US forces seized an oil tanker off Venezuela on Dec 10. Video shows troops rappelling from helicopters onto the ship’s bridge. Trump announced the operation, led by the US Coast Guard. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [LIVE: Heavy rains, flooding as Storm Byron batters war-torn Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/live-heavy-rains-flooding-as-storm-byron-batters-war-torn-gaza/): Storm threatens hundreds of thousands of displaced people left homeless in Gaza due to Israel’s war on territory.
- [Cross-border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia enters fourth day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/cross-border-fighting-between-thailand-cambodia-enters-fourth-day/): Both sides have accused each other of violating international law as they await a promised phone call from Donald Trump.
- [US Lawmaker Links Pahalgam Attack To LeT, Says Trump Govt Labelled Group As Terror Outfit In 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/us-lawmaker-links-pahalgam-attack-to-let-says-trump-govt-labelled-group-as-terror-outfit-in-2025/): His comments reflect rising concern in Washington over the operational reach of LeT-linked groups and their role in cross-border violence.
- [‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/a-gesture-of-love-italys-cuisine-joins-unescos-cultural-heritage-list/): A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.
- [‘Return To Tradition’: Calibri Font Is The Latest Casualty Of Trump Administration’s War On DEI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/return-to-tradition-calibri-font-is-the-latest-casualty-of-trump-administrations-war-on-dei/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio orders US diplomats to use Times New Roman, reversing Biden-era Calibri policy, citing tradition and formality.
- [Fighting Between Thailand And Cambodia Enters 4th Day As Buriram's Skies Glow Red](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/fighting-between-thailand-and-cambodia-enters-4th-day-as-burirams-skies-glow-red/): The cross-border clash caused widespread damage, including to a casino and oil depot on the Cambodian side.
- [India Can Play A Big And Unique Role In Ending Russia-Ukraine War: US Congressman Ami Bera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/india-can-play-a-big-and-unique-role-in-ending-russia-ukraine-war-us-congressman-ami-bera/): Earlier too, Washington has emphasised the strategic importance of India in global peace efforts.
- [Despite opposition, US House passes record $901bn defence spending bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/despite-opposition-us-house-passes-record-901bn-defence-spending-bill/): The bill faced notable opposition from lawmakers concerned about the Trump administration’s management of the military.
- [One Killed After Huge Fire Tears Through St Petersburg Market In Russia; Explosions Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/one-killed-after-huge-fire-tears-through-st-petersburg-market-in-russia-explosions-reported/): Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said the blaze tore through roughly 1,500 square meters of the Pravoberezhny market.
- [India Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes In Afghanistan At UNSC, Says Women, Children Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/india-condemns-pakistans-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-at-unsc-says-women-children-killed/): India also raised “grave concern” over what it termed Pakistan’s practice of “trade and transit terrorism,” citing the closure of vital access routes for Afghanistan
- ['Cutting Our Nose To...' PM Modi-Putin Selfie Sparks US Congresswoman's Warning On India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/11/cutting-our-nose-to-pm-modi-putin-selfie-sparks-us-congresswomans-warning-on-india-ties/): Calling the image “worth a thousand words”, Sydney Kamlager-Dove accused the current administration of damaging “strategic trust and mutual understanding” between the two countries
- ['Gita, Mahabharata Scholars In 10-15 Years': Pakistan University Resumes Sanskrit First Time Since Partition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/gita-mahabharata-scholars-in-10-15-years-pakistan-university-resumes-sanskrit-first-time-since-partition/): The professors helming the project stressed on the need to study classical languages as cultural bridges, saying Sanskrit is an integral part of Pakistani-Indian global heritage
- ['Driving Me Mental...': Charlie Kirk's Assassin Thinks About Shooting 'Everyday', Reveals Lip-Reader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/driving-me-mental-charlie-kirks-assassin-thinks-about-shooting-everyday-reveals-lip-reader/): The lip-reading analysis was done by deaf professional lip reader Nicola Hickling, according to the outlet.
- [Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attack on Ukrainian ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/russia-damages-turkish-owned-vessels-in-attack-on-ukrainian-ports/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks ‘had no … military purpose whatsoever’. 
- ['Don't Push Bangladesh To The Wall': Sheikh Hasina Blasts Muhammad Yunus Regime | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/dont-push-bangladesh-to-the-wall-sheikh-hasina-blasts-muhammad-yunus-regime-exclusive/): Hasina issues a blistering critique of poll-bound Bangladesh’s interim government, slamming political exclusion, constitutional overreach, and ‘victor’s justice’
- ['No President Can Rewrite Immigration Law': 20 US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/no-president-can-rewrite-immigration-law-20-us-states-sue-trump-over-100000-h-1b-visa-fee/): Led by California, the lawsuit argues that the fee will create unlawful financial burdens on public and private employers, worsening existing labour shortages in critical sectors
- [Despite Trump's Truce Call, Cambodia Accuses Thailand Of Launching Fresh Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/despite-trumps-truce-call-cambodia-accuses-thailand-of-launching-fresh-airstrikes/): Trump said both Thailand, Cambodia had agreed to return to the original peace accord reached earlier with US and Malaysian support.
- [3 US Lawmakers Move Resolution To End President Trump’s 50% Tariffs On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/3-us-lawmakers-move-resolution-to-end-president-trumps-50-tariffs-on-india/): Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution to end up to 50 percent tariffs on India, challenging President Trump’s trade policy.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,388](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1388/): These are the key developments from day 1,388 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Cambodia claims Thailand still bombing hours after Trump ceasefire call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/cambodia-claims-thailand-still-bombing-hours-after-trump-ceasefire-call/): Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence said Thai F-16 fighter jets continued to bomb targets inside country.
- [From Trump To Clinton: Democrats Drop 89 Epstein Photos, And A Political Grenade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/from-trump-to-clinton-democrats-drop-89-epstein-photos-and-a-political-grenade/): The initial release of 19 images, followed later the same day by 70 more, represents a small fraction of the vast trove of over 95,000 photos the House Oversight Committee received
- [New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on ‘your terms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/new-york-times-reporter-pitched-epstein-interview-on-your-terms/): Journalist told late financier he should ‘get ahead’ of bad publicity as he faced sex abuse allegations, emails reveal.
- [US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/us-forces-stormed-cargo-ship-travelling-from-china-to-iran-report/): Incident in November latest reported instance of Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive maritime tactics.
- [Q&A: East Timor’s President Ramos-Horta on diplomacy, Gaza, and the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/qa-east-timors-president-ramos-horta-on-diplomacy-gaza-and-the-west/): ‘I am thoroughly disillusioned with the so-called international community’: East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta.
- [Tunisia sentences opposition leader Abir Moussi to 12 years in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/tunisia-sentences-opposition-leader-abir-moussi-to-12-years-in-jail/): Dozens of opposition figures being targeted in nation once seen as beacon for democracy after sparking the Arab Spring. 
- [UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-demanding-israel-allow-aid-into-gaza/): UN member states endorsed the ICJ’s findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power.
- [Mexico’s aerospace sector is growing. Will it be undercut in USMCA review?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/mexicos-aerospace-sector-is-growing-will-it-be-undercut-in-usmca-review/): A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
- [Bird flu kills hundreds of storks in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/bird-flu-kills-hundreds-of-storks-in-spain/): Spain detected bird flu outbreaks among wild birds in the Madrid region after hundreds of dead storks were found.
- [Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements in major annexation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/israel-approves-19-new-west-bank-settlements-in-major-annexation-push/): Palestinian officials warn Israel’s new settlement plan accelerates annexation, deepens violence across occupied area.
- [Zelenskyy visits frontlines as Ukraine retakes parts of Kupiansk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/zelenskyy-visits-frontlines-as-ukraine-retakes-parts-of-kupiansk/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked soldiers on the frontlines for retaking northern districts of Kupiansk.
- [Were South Africans lured into fighting for Russia’s Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/were-south-africans-lured-into-fighting-for-russias-ukraine-war/): Families of South Africans allegedly lured into joining Russia’s military say their loved ones are stranded in Ukraine.
- [Why do 27 states want to change Europe’s human rights convention?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/why-do-27-states-want-to-change-europes-human-rights-convention/): Politicians say ECHR out of date while opponents argue human rights at risk.
- [Fourteen Palestinians, including children, die in Gaza amid Storm Byron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/fourteen-palestinians-including-children-die-in-gaza-amid-storm-byron/): Desperate Gaza families already displaced by Israel’s war face deadly collapses and freezing conditions as storm hits.
- [How does sectarianism impact daily life in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/how-does-sectarianism-impact-daily-life-in-lebanon/): We look at the sectarianism that persists in Lebanon, undermining the country’s unity.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia relieved to not be arrested after US court hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/kilmar-abrego-garcia-relieved-to-not-be-arrested-after-us-court-hearing/): Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked out of a US courthouse without being arrested by immigration authorities.
- [Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/trump-says-thailand-cambodia-agree-to-renew-ceasefire-after-deadly-clashes/): Neither side has independently confirmed agreement, which comes amid five-day flare-up of cross-border fighting.
- [Putin hypocrisy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/putin-hypocrisy/): We compare and contrast Putin’s call for elections in Ukraine with criticism that Russia’s own elections are unfair.
- [US Congress releases Epstein estate photos featuring Trump, Clinton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/us-congress-releases-epstein-estate-photos-featuring-trump-clinton/): House Democrats urge White House to end ‘cover-up’ of Jeffry Epstein case and bring justice to sex abuse victims.
- [Elite cheats slip through net as anti-doping system has ‘stalled’, says AIU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/elite-cheats-slip-through-net-as-anti-doping-system-has-stalled-says-aiu/): Athletics Integrity Unit Chair David Howman delivered the warning about the system’s inability to outsmart cheats.
- [Preservationists sue to halt Trump’s White House ballroom construction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/preservationists-sue-to-halt-trumps-white-house-ballroom-construction/): Trump has championed 90,000-square-foot addition, as critics say his has circumvented legally required approvals.
- [Who will win the Warner Bros battle – Netflix or Paramount?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/who-will-win-the-warner-bros-battle-netflix-or-paramount/): How the acquisition of the legendary Hollywood studio Warner Bros could reshape the media landscape.
- [Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy in protest over Israel’s inclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/eurovision-winner-nemo-returns-trophy-in-protest-over-israels-inclusion/): Singer’s statement follows walkout by 5 countries after organisers cleared Israel to participate in next year’s contest.
- [New Photos From Jeffrey Epstein's Estate Feature Donald Trump, Bill Clinton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/new-photos-from-jeffrey-epsteins-estate-feature-donald-trump-bill-clinton/): The House Oversight Committee released 19 photos out of the 95,000 they received from the estate of Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking charges.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Gate-Crashing Putin-Erdogan Meeting Exposes Pakistan's Diplomatic Insecurity: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/shehbaz-sharif-gate-crashing-putin-erdogan-meeting-exposes-pakistans-diplomatic-insecurity-sources/): Shehbaz Sharif’s unexpected entry into a closed-door meeting between Putin and Erdogan in Turkmenistan caused a major diplomatic embarrassment for Pakistan.
- ['X Is Only Place Left Where...': Imran Khan's Ex-Wife Jemima Goldsmith's Plea To Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/x-is-only-place-left-where-imran-khans-ex-wife-jemima-goldsmiths-plea-to-elon-musk/): Goldsmith urges Musk to address alleged visibility filtering of her X posts about Imran Khan, claiming her updates on his solitary confinement are being restricted.
- [Former Iraqi President Salih slated to lead UN refugee agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/former-iraqi-president-salih-slated-to-lead-un-refugee-agency/): Salih, who fled Saddam Hussein’s regime, campaigned for job on basis that he knows what it is like to be a refugee.
- [When football fought colonial rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/when-football-fought-colonial-rule/): Football, under French colonial rule, was built to exclude them. So Algerians built their own club.
- [Hasina’s Son Says Yunus Preparing To Flee As 'Foreign Hand' Shadows Bangladesh Polls | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/hasinas-son-says-yunus-preparing-to-flee-as-foreign-hand-shadows-bangladesh-polls-exclusive/): Sajeeb Wazed alleged that the elections will be ‘totally rigged’ and further claimed that Pakistan is involved in the developments
- [‘Maduro will leave power’: Machado vows Venezuela leadership change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/maduro-will-leave-power-machado-vows-venezuela-leadership-change/): Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says Maduro’s presidency will end, aims for peaceful transition in Venezuela.
- [Flooding destroys few remaining possessions of Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/flooding-destroys-few-remaining-possessions-of-palestinians-in-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza fled bombardment with what little they could carry. Those items are now destroyed by flooding.
- [Liverpool vs Brighton: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups, Salah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/liverpool-vs-brighton-premier-league-teams-start-time-lineups-salah/): Holders Liverpool host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday but the spotlight is on ongoing Mohamed Salah saga.
- [Aerial video shows the devastation from Indonesia floods, landslides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/aerial-video-shows-the-devastation-from-indonesia-floods-landslides/): Nearly a million people have been displaced after flood waters devastated three provinces in Indonesia, including Aceh.
- [Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/nobel-peace-laureate-narges-mohammadi-arrested-in-iran-supporters-say/): Rights groups say Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was detained at ceremony in northeastern city of Mashhad.
- [Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi Detained In Iran, Say Her Supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/nobel-peace-prize-laureate-narges-mohammadi-detained-in-iran-say-her-supporters/): Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was reportedly detained while attending a memorial for a lawyer recently found dead under unknown circumstances.
- [Suryakumar and Gill backed to regain India mojo for T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/suryakumar-and-gill-backed-to-regain-india-mojo-for-t20-world-cup/): India will defend their T20 World Cup title at the 2026 edition starting February, but form eludes captain and deputy.
- [EU looks set to indefinitely freeze hundreds of billions in Russian funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/eu-looks-set-to-indefinitely-freeze-hundreds-of-billions-in-russian-funds/): The anticipated move, slammed by Hungary, is a key step in a plan to use the funds to underwrite a loan to Ukraine.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Gate-Crashes Putin–Erdogan Meeting After Waiting For 40 Minutes | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-gate-crashes-putin-erdogan-meeting-after-waiting-for-40-minutes-watch/): After waiting for more than 40 minutes, an impatient Shehbaz Sharif gate-crashed a meeting between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- [Goa’s Dark Night & Burning Questions: A Club Inferno, An International Chase, And The Reckoning Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/goas-dark-night-burning-questions-a-club-inferno-an-international-chase-and-the-reckoning-ahead/): Brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are under the custody of Thai authorities after their dramatic capture in Phuket on December 9, and their deportation process is underway
- [Putin’s Subtle Wink At Reporter After Talks With Turkey’s Erdogan | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/putins-subtle-wink-at-reporter-after-talks-with-turkeys-erdogan-watch/): Putin and Erdogan were in Ashgabat for the International Peace and Trust Forum, which was held to mark the 30th anniversary of the former Soviet nation’s declaration of neutrality.
- [Gaza rescuers pull bodies from another collapsed house amid severe storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/gaza-rescuers-pull-bodies-from-another-collapsed-house-amid-severe-storm/): Rescuers pulled bodies from under the rubble of a collapsed house in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya after heavy rain and winds.
- [Refugees describe neighbours killed as M23 cements control of key DRC city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/refugees-describe-neighbours-killed-as-m23-cements-control-of-key-drc-city/): As M23 rebels capture strategic city Uvira despite Trump peace deal, displaced families recount chaos and death.
- [Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/russian-forces-completely-cut-off-from-kupiansk-says-ukrainian-commander/): Ukraine’s troops hail advance, a month after Putin claimed town was ‘practically’ in Russia’s hands.
- [Reform, Reveal, Repeat: Pakistan’s $7 Billion IMF Bailout Now Comes With 64 Strings Attached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/reform-reveal-repeat-pakistans-7-billion-imf-bailout-now-comes-with-64-strings-attached/): The developments signal the IMF’s determination to enforce deep, systemic changes before further tranches of the loan are released
- [Indian-Origin Millionaire Tries To Set Fire To US Winery, Intentionally Crashes Tesla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/indian-origin-millionaire-tries-to-set-fire-to-us-winery-intentionally-crashes-tesla/): Vikram Beri was arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a winery in California and intentionally crashing into two parked vehicles while resisting arrest.
- [India Speeds Up Visas for Chinese Professionals Amid Thaw In Ties: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/india-speeds-up-visas-for-chinese-professionals-amid-thaw-in-ties-report/): China’s foreign ministry welcomed the move, saying it had noticed “positive action” from India to improve people-to-people exchanges.
- [Al Jazeera crew takes cover from Thailand-Cambodia artillery duel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/al-jazeera-crew-takes-cover-from-thailand-cambodia-artillery-duel/): Rob McBride and his crew were filming with the Thai military near the Cambodian border when an artillery duel broke out.
- [US slaps sanctions on Maduro family, Venezuelan tankers: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/us-slaps-sanctions-on-maduro-family-venezuelan-tankers-what-we-know/): US President Trump imposes new sanctions on Maduro family members as he ups pressure to oust Venezuelan president.
- [A ‘fearful’ country? Crime concerns grip Chile ahead of presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/a-fearful-country-crime-concerns-grip-chile-ahead-of-presidential-race/): Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast and leftist leader Jeannette Jara have made combatting crime key to their agendas.
- ['You're Referring To My Son': Elon Musk's Response To 'Your Daughter Hates You' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/youre-referring-to-my-son-elon-musks-response-to-your-daughter-hates-you-remark/): Musk referred to his transgender daughter Vivian Wilson’s transition as a “tragic mental illness”, blaming it yet again on the “evil woke mind virus”.
- [Afghan’s Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt women’s rights U-turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/afghans-olympic-hope-for-taliban-dialogue-to-prompt-womens-rights-u-turn/): Girls in Afghanistan are banned from schools and sport beyond the age of 12 but IOC member has hope for Taliban talks.
- [Newly released video shows Israeli captives inside Gaza tunnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/newly-released-video-shows-israeli-captives-inside-gaza-tunnel/): Israeli media has released what it says is video of 6 Israeli captives held in a tunnel in Gaza before they were killed.
- [Eight wars ended? What’s happened to Trump’s peace deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/eight-wars-ended-whats-happened-to-trumps-peace-deals/): US President Donald Trump has claimed to have ended eight wars and secured peace in the Middle East.
- [New footage shows six Israeli captives held in Gaza tunnel prior to deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/new-footage-shows-six-israeli-captives-held-in-gaza-tunnel-prior-to-deaths/): The footage, aired on Israeli TV, shows the captives observing Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel months before they died.
- [What New Delhi can learn from China’s war on air pollution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/what-new-delhi-can-learn-from-chinas-war-on-air-pollution/): Beijing’s turnaround offers India lessons for cleaner, safer air.
- [Goa Club Owners To Be Deported From Thailand: Decoding The Legal Process To Bring Back Luthra Brothers | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/goa-club-owners-to-be-deported-from-thailand-decoding-the-legal-process-to-bring-back-luthra-brothers-exclusive/): Goa nightclub fire: The Luthra brothers will be produced before a Thai Immigration Court on Friday or Monday
- [Benin settles after failed coup attempt, but regional concerns remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/benin-settles-after-failed-coup-attempt-but-regional-concerns-remain/): Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria’s air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation’s democratic stability is shaken.
- [Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid transfer tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/liverpool-boss-slot-to-meet-salah-amid-transfer-tension/): Liverpool dropped Mohamed Salah from their squad for their match in Milan, sparking interest from the Saudi Pro League.
- [Israel bombards areas across southern Lebanon in latest truce violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/israel-bombards-areas-across-southern-lebanon-in-latest-truce-violation/): Raids hit hills and valleys as Israeli military keeps up pressure, it says, to force Hezbollah to disarm.
- [‘Whose Money Is This?’ Pak Assembly Speaker Waves Lost Cash, 12 MPs Raise Hands To Claim It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/whose-money-is-this-pak-assembly-speaker-waves-lost-cash-12-mps-raise-hands-to-claim-it/): The cash eventually found its way to its rightful owner — PTI’s Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, which he later collected from the Assembly office.
- [Protests at Portuguese parliament on day of general strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/protests-at-portuguese-parliament-on-day-of-general-strike/): Riot police moved in to put out fires started by protesters outside Portugal’s parliament on the day of a general strike
- [Cambodia worst it’s been “since the civil war” amid Thai conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/cambodia-worst-its-been-since-the-civil-war-amid-thai-conflict/): “Thailand opened nine front lines as of yesterday [December 11], this morning it’s been extended.”
- [Tanker seizure is US tactic “to starve” Venezuela of cash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/tanker-seizure-is-us-tactic-to-starve-venezuela-of-cash/): Venezuela tanker seizure by the US aims to starve the Maduro government of funds, says analyst Christopher Sabatini
- [ICC judges stoic in face of US sanctions over Israeli war crimes cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/icc-judges-stoic-in-face-of-us-sanctions-over-israeli-war-crimes-cases/): Staff at the International Criminal Court have described the sweeping effect of US sanctions on their daily lives.
- [Trump Launches Gold Card Visa Programme: Cost, Eligibility, Benefits And How To Apply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/trump-launches-gold-card-visa-programme-cost-eligibility-benefits-and-how-to-apply/): US President Donald Trump officially launched the “Gold Card” visa programme. It is intended to replace the EB‑5 visa system.
- [Fans slam FIFA, demand halt to ‘extortionate’ 2026 World Cup ticket sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/fans-slam-fifa-demand-halt-to-extortionate-2026-world-cup-ticket-sales/): Supporter groups say soaring prices threaten to turn 2026 tournament into ‘Corporate Games’.
- [Gaza storms a “terrible situation” for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/gaza-storms-a-terrible-situation-for-palestinians/): Jonathan Crickx on how the intense storms battering Gaza are deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
- [Why is Trump demanding travellers’ social media handles; how will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/why-is-trump-demanding-travellers-social-media-handles-how-will-it-work/): Visitors from ‘visa waiver’ countries will have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US.
- [Will Four Nations Break Rank With The EU? Inside The Deepening Trump-Europe Faultlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/will-four-nations-break-rank-with-the-eu-inside-the-deepening-trump-europe-faultlines/): A disputed US strategy document and Donald Trump’s blunt critique of Europe have accelerated debates over political drift within the European Union.
- [Entering The US? Visa-Waiver Visitors May Soon Need To Submit DNA, IP Address, Biometrics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/entering-the-us-visa-waiver-visitors-may-soon-need-to-submit-dna-ip-address-biometrics/): According to the notice, the public has 60 days to share their views on the proposed changes before they are implemented.
- [Palestine’s historic Arab Cup run ends in quarter-final loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/palestines-historic-arab-cup-run-ends-in-quarter-final-loss/): Palestine’s record-breaking run in the Arab Cup has come to an end after a quarter-final loss against Saudi Arabia.
- [Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from US immigration detention, returns home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/kilmar-abrego-garcia-freed-from-us-immigration-detention-returns-home/): The Department of Homeland Security has pledged to appeal the latest ruling, slamming it as ‘naked judicial activism’.
- [The US is already at war with Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/the-us-is-already-at-war-with-venezuela/): Trump’s violent new tactics build on years of US sanctions and intervention that have devastated ordinary Venezuelans.
- [Verdict in Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s trial due next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/verdict-in-hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lais-trial-due-next-week/): The 156-day trial, the most high-profile use of Beijing’s draconian national security law, is set to come to a close.
- [Rights group accuses RSF of systematic sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/rights-group-accuses-rsf-of-systematic-sexual-violence-in-sudans-civil-war/): Report finds paramilitary group responsible for vast majority of attacks as conflict devastates civilian population.
- [LIVE: At least 10 people die in Gaza in past 24 hours amid storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/live-at-least-10-people-die-in-gaza-in-past-24-hours-amid-storm/): Storm Byron has caused a number of houses, walls and tents to collapse across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
- [US Proposes Ukraine’s Withdrawal From Donbas, Creation Of ‘Free Economic Zone': Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/us-proposes-ukraines-withdrawal-from-donbas-creation-of-free-economic-zone-zelenskyy/): Zelenskyy said Ukraine viewed the plan as unfair without assurances that Russian forces wouldn’t simply move in and seize the area after a Ukrainian withdrawal.
- [Tent camps flooded as winter storm exposes Gaza’s fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/tent-camps-flooded-as-winter-storm-exposes-gazas-fragile-ceasefire/): Families in Gaza tent camps suffer soaked belongings, knee-deep water and severe hardship after torrential rains.
- [Are rainforests now a cause of, rather than the answer to, climate change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/are-rainforests-now-a-cause-of-rather-than-the-answer-to-climate-change/): Study finds Africa’s forests, responsible for one-fifth of global carbon removal, are now generating carbon instead.
- [US sanctions family of Venezuela’s Maduro, 6 oil tankers in new crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/us-sanctions-family-of-venezuelas-maduro-6-oil-tankers-in-new-crackdown/): Vessels targeted by the US are supertankers that recently loaded crude oil in Venezuela.
- [South Korean Firms Looking At India As Trump’s China Tariffs Bite: Deputy Ambassador | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/south-korean-firms-looking-at-india-as-trumps-china-tariffs-bite-deputy-ambassador-exclusive/): Condemning the Delhi terror attack, South Korean Deputy Ambassador Sang-Woo Lim highlighted that shared security priorities with India are strengthening bilateral cooperation.
- ['High On Mushrooms': Alaska Airlines Pilot Tries To Shut Engines Mid-Flight, Cockpit Audio Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/high-on-mushrooms-alaska-airlines-pilot-tries-to-shut-engines-mid-flight-cockpit-audio-surfaces/): The former pilot told the police that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms two days earlier while grieving the death of a friend and hadn’t slept in 40 hours.
- [Gaza’s displaced face storm disaster with almost nothing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/gazas-displaced-face-storm-disaster-with-almost-nothing/): For 1.5 million Palestinians living under plastic sheets, Storm Byron means more than bad weather.
- [Thailand-Cambodia fighting enters 5th day, Thai PM confirms Trump call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/thailand-cambodia-fighting-enters-5th-day-thai-pm-confirms-trump-call/): Cambodia rejects claims of preparing to launch Chinese-made missiles and using foreign fighters in border clashes.
- [After Gen Faiz’s Conviction, Pakistan Now Preparing To Try Imran Khan In Military Courts: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/after-gen-faizs-conviction-pakistan-now-preparing-to-try-imran-khan-in-military-courts-sources/): According to sources, consultations led by the Pakistan’s federal Law Ministry are underway to draft a comprehensive lawsuit
- [Over 600 Artefacts, Including Indian Colonial-Era Items, Stolen From UK Bristol Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/over-600-artefacts-including-indian-colonial-era-items-stolen-from-uk-bristol-museum/): Over 600 high value artefacts, including an ivory Buddha and East India Company officer’s belt buckle, were stolen from the British Empire and Commonwealth collection in Bristol.
- [Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro Sings, Warns To ‘Smash The Teeth Of North American Empire’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-sings-warns-to-smash-the-teeth-of-north-american-empire-watch/): This comes after President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the US had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, sharply escalating tensions with Caracas.
- [Australian Skydiver Left Dangling On Plane Tail 15,000 Feet In The Air After Parachute Mishap | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/australian-skydiver-left-dangling-on-plane-tail-15000-feet-in-the-air-after-parachute-mishap-video/): A skydiver was left dangling thousands of metres in the air after their parachute caught on the plane’s tail. He survived the incident.
- [US, China, India, Russia, Japan In New Core 5 Group? Report Calls Idea 'Far-Out But Not Shocking'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/us-china-india-russia-japan-in-new-core-5-group-report-calls-idea-far-out-but-not-shocking/): Reports have suggested a potential ‘Core 5’ forum of the US, China, Russia, India, and Japan, aiming to expand strategic dialogue beyond the G7.
- [Trump Reiterates His Claim Of Settling 8 Wars, Credits Trade And Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/trump-reiterates-his-claim-of-settling-8-wars-credits-trade-and-tariffs/): Donald Trump said his team ended eight wars, citing tariffs and trade policies, and actions on Iran. A Supreme Court decision on tariffs is pending.
- [Venezuela Accuses US Of ‘Naval Piracy’ After Tanker Seizure And Fresh Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/venezuela-accuses-us-of-naval-piracy-after-tanker-seizure-and-fresh-sanctions/): The US sanctioned six ships and seized a tanker for alleged Venezuelan oil smuggling, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro, who condemned the move as ‘naval piracy’.
- ['We Don't Want That': Trump Sounds World War 3 Warning As Russia-Ukraine War Drags On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/12/we-dont-want-that-trump-sounds-world-war-3-warning-as-russia-ukraine-war-drags-on/): Trump said he was increasingly disturbed by the scale of casualties in the war, noting that an estimated 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, were killed in the past month alone.
- [Al Jazeera reporter takes shelter amid shelling at Thai-Cambodia border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/al-jazeera-reporter-takes-shelter-amid-shelling-at-thai-cambodia-border/): An Al Jazeera crew at the Thai border with Cambodia was forced to take shelter in a bunker as Cambodia shelled nearby.
- [US Immigrant Bites ICE Officer While Resisting Arrest; DHS Releases Photo Of Bloodied Hand: 'Gross'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/us-immigrant-bites-ice-officer-while-resisting-arrest-dhs-releases-photo-of-bloodied-hand-gross/): Maximiliano Perez-Perez allegedly bit the hand of an ICE officer while resisting arrest in Louisiana, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- [Won't Join NATO In Exchange For Western Security Guarantees: Zelenskyy On Ending War With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/wont-join-nato-in-exchange-for-western-security-guarantees-zelenskyy-on-ending-war-with-russia/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy drops NATO bid for Ukraine, seeking US and European security guarantees instead, ahead of Berlin talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders.
- [Deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach stuns Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/deadly-mass-shooting-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-stuns-australia/): The shooting at Bondi Beach declared as a ‘terrorist incident’ after at least 11 people killed and 29 injured.
- [Angry fans vandalise India stadium after Messi’s early departure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/angry-fans-vandalise-india-stadium-after-messis-early-departure/): Lionel Messi’s so-called GOAT Tour starts with chaos in Kolkata, but he wins the hearts of his fans in Hyderabad.
- [Why the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is failing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/why-the-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-is-failing/): The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.
- [Australian PM declares Sydney shooting a ‘terrorist’ attack targeting Jews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/australian-pm-declares-sydney-shooting-a-terrorist-attack-targeting-jews/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach a ‘terrorist’ attack.
- ['Never Thought To Witness This In Australia': October 7 Attack Survivor Injured In Sydney Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/never-thought-to-witness-this-in-australia-october-7-attack-survivor-injured-in-sydney-shooting/): A survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel was among those at the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, where 12 killed and 29 injured at a Jewish event.
- [Kast vs Jara: Chile votes in polarising presidential run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/kast-vs-jara-chile-votes-in-polarising-presidential-run-off/): Chileans gear up to cast their ballots in run-off election, with far-right candidate Jose Kast gaining ground in polls.
- [Australia reels from mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/australia-reels-from-mass-shooting-at-bondi-beach-in-sydney/): A mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
- [Australia Ignored Anti-Jewish Incidents, Repeated Warnings: Israeli Leaders After Sydney Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/australia-ignored-anti-jewish-incidents-repeated-warnings-israeli-leaders-after-sydney-shooting/): Sydney Shooting: Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls the attack “vile”; leaders say data showed antisemitism at “deeply troubling levels” in Australia
- [Who Is Raed Saed, Senior Hamas Commander Killed By Israeli Army?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/who-is-raed-saed-senior-hamas-commander-killed-by-israeli-army/): Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza city, the highest-profile strike since the October ceasefire. Saed was key in the October 7 attacks.
- [‘They’re Shooting, Get Down’: Chilling Video Shows Gunman Opening Fire At Sydney’s Bondi Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/theyre-shooting-get-down-chilling-video-shows-gunman-opening-fire-at-sydneys-bondi-beach/): A chilling video showed one of the shooters opening fire during the Hanukkah event, triggering chaos as people in a nearby restaurant dived for cover.
- [Bondi Beach Attacker Identified As 24-Year-Old Naveed Akram, Ideological Motivation Under Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/bondi-beach-attacker-identified-as-24-year-old-naveed-akram-ideological-motivation-under-probe/): As part of the investigation, security agencies have carried out raids at Akram’s residence in Bonnyrigg, a suburb in south-west Sydney.
- [‘We Stand With Jewish Community’: Australian PM Calls Sydney Shooting Incident A ‘Terror Attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/we-stand-with-jewish-community-australian-pm-calls-sydney-shooting-incident-a-terror-attack/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese described the Sydney mass shooting as a “devastating terror attack” and said “evil was unleashed beyond comprehension”.
- [BRICS Not Aimed Against Any Country, Or To Replace US Dollar: Brazilian Vice President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/brics-not-aimed-against-any-country-or-to-replace-us-dollar-brazilian-vice-president/): Earlier this year, Brazil hosted the BRICS Summit at a time when emerging economies are pushing for greater voice in a global financial system still dominated by the US dollar
- [Attack on US troops in Syria “tragic & devastating”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/attack-on-us-troops-in-syria-tragic-devastating/): Myles Caggins talks about the attack in Syria that resulted in the killings of three Americans.
- [Israel kills senior Hamas commander Raed Saad as Gaza ceasefire strains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/israel-kills-senior-hamas-commander-raed-saad-as-gaza-ceasefire-strains/): Hamas has confirmed that Israel killed its senior commander Raed Saad in a strike which killed at least four others.
- [Video: Belarus frees prisoners after US lifts potash sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/video-belarus-frees-prisoners-after-us-lifts-potash-sanctions/): Prisoners released from jail in Belarus as part of a sanctions-relief deal with the US, reunited with their loved ones.
- [Bystander disarms Bondi Beach gunman during mass shooting in Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/bystander-disarms-bondi-beach-gunman-during-mass-shooting-in-sydney/): A bystander disarmed a gunman during a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left multiple dead and injured.
- [The prison to school pipeline: Why freedom behind bars starts with the mind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/the-prison-to-school-pipeline-why-freedom-behind-bars-starts-with-the-mind/): Inside the US prison system, finding an avenue for higher education is a monumental task.
- [Unarmed Man Snatches Gun From Shooter At Sydney's Bondi Beach, Dramatic Moment Caught On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/unarmed-man-snatches-gun-from-shooter-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-dramatic-moment-caught-on-cam/): Local media reported that around 50 gunshots were heard during the incident, prompting widespread panic in the area.
- [Thailand Announces Curfew Along Coast As Cambodia Border Fighting Spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/thailand-announces-curfew-along-coast-as-cambodia-border-fighting-spreads/): Thailand imposed a curfew in Trat province amid ongoing border clashes with Cambodia, as both sides accuse each other of attacks. Thailand PM vows to continue military action.
- [Attack On Jewish Hanukkah Gathering At Sydney's Bondi Beach Suggests Careful Planning: Intel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/attack-on-jewish-hanukkah-gathering-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-suggests-careful-planning-intel/): A mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday left at least 10 people dead, including one of the two shooters.
- [UN condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/un-condemns-killing-of-bangladeshi-peacekeepers-in-sudan-drone-attack/): UN says six Bangladesh peacekeepers were killed when a drone strike hit Sudan’s central region of Kordofan.
- [In Khartoum, exhumation of makeshift graves reawakens families’ grief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/in-khartoum-exhumation-of-makeshift-graves-reawakens-families-grief/): Families had to bury their loved ones in yards and streets when fighting raged. Now they’re being moved to cemeteries.
- [Australia police respond after gunshots reported at Sydney’s Bondi Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/australia-police-respond-after-gunshots-reported-at-sydneys-bondi-beach/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Hamas confirms killing of senior commander in Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/hamas-confirms-killing-of-senior-commander-in-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): Hamas’s Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya says Raed Saad was among five people killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza.
- [Bondi Beach shooting live: Two in custody; Sydney police operation ongoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/bondi-beach-shooting-live-two-in-custody-sydney-police-operation-ongoing/): Police in Australia say they are responding to a developing incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after reports of gunshots.
- [FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final: PSG vs Flamengo – team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final-psg-vs-flamengo-team-news-lineups/): FIFA’s new-look club competition returns as the champions of Europe and South America clash in an epic final in Doha.
- [Mass Shooting At Sydney’s Bondi Beach; Several Injured: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/mass-shooting-at-sydneys-bondi-beach-several-injured-report/): Local media reported that around 50 gunshots were heard during the incident, prompting widespread panic in the area.
- [Raphinha scores two goals as Barcelona defeat Osasuna in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/raphinha-scores-two-goals-as-barcelona-defeat-osasuna-in-la-liga/): Raphinha’s brace helped Barcelona overcome Osasuna and open up a seven-point lead on Real Madrid at top of the ladder.
- [Week in Pictures: From Cambodia-Thailand clashes to protests in Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/week-in-pictures-from-cambodia-thailand-clashes-to-protests-in-greece/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Brown University shooting: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/brown-university-shooting-what-we-know-so-far/): A massive police operation is under way following the latest deadly attack at a US educational institution.
- [CCTV Captures Masked Shooter Who Killed Two Students At Brown University In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/cctv-captures-masked-shooter-who-killed-two-students-at-brown-university-in-us/): Investigators said the shooting took place inside the Barus and Holley Engineering Building at 184 Hope Street.
- [Video: Key terms you should know from the Bosnia war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/video-key-terms-you-should-know-from-the-bosnia-war/): It’s been 30 years since the Bosnia war ended, but the conflict still shapes the country today.
- [Wembanyama, Spurs stun OKC Thunder to make NBA Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/wembanyama-spurs-stun-okc-thunder-to-make-nba-cup-final/): Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio progress to the NBA Cup championship game after beating the defending NBA champions.
- [Gaza to Dublin: A journey through war, displacement, hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/gaza-to-dublin-a-journey-through-war-displacement-hope/): ‘Survival comes with weight,’ writes Rawand Alagha in an essay about the pain of leaving Gaza.
- [Indian-Origin Temple Trust Member Among 4 Killed In Temple Collapse In South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/indian-origin-temple-trust-member-among-4-killed-in-temple-collapse-in-south-africa/): One of the deceased has been identified as Vickey Jairaj Panday, an executive member of the temple trust and the manager of the construction project.
- [Thailand-Cambodia live: Renewed border clashes as fighting enters 2nd week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/thailand-cambodia-live-renewed-border-clashes-as-fighting-enters-2nd-week/): Renewed border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered a second week.
- [Brown University Shooting: Cops Rescue Petrified Students Hiding In Library | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/brown-university-shooting-cops-rescue-petrified-students-hiding-in-library-video/): Video footage from the university library went viral, showing terrified students crouched behind shelves as loud bangs rang out outside.
- [Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/philippines-says-fishermen-hurt-boat-damaged-in-china-coastguard-skirmish/): The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.
- [Scottish Rock Band Under Fire For Displaying Swastikas Over Netanyahu’s, Hillary Clinton’s Eyes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/scottish-rock-band-under-fire-for-displaying-swastikas-over-netanyahus-hillary-clintons-eyes/): Primal Scream, formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, was performing as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of their album XTRMNTR.
- [Trump Warns Of ‘Very Serious Retaliation’ After ISIS Kills 3 Americans In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/trump-warns-of-very-serious-retaliation-after-isis-kills-3-americans-in-syria/): Three other American soldiers were injured in the shooting, which took place in a volatile area near Palmyra.
- ['I'm Going To Run, I Love You': US Student’s Text To Mother During Brown University Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/im-going-to-run-i-love-you-us-students-text-to-mother-during-brown-university-shooting/): The student’s mother, Amersi, told Fox News she kept texting her son, urging him to silence his phone.
- [Pakistan Faces Mounting Global Scrutiny Over Imran Khan's 'Inhumane' Detention, Solitary Confinement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/pakistan-faces-mounting-global-scrutiny-over-imran-khans-inhumane-detention-solitary-confinement/): The escalating global pressure follows claims made by Imran Khan’s close aide and CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that he and his wife are being subjected to harsh conditions in jail
- [Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/thailand-launches-new-offensive-as-cambodia-halts-all-border-crossings/): A Royal Thai Navy spokesman says its military launched an operation to reclaim border ‘territories’ in Trat province.
- [2 Dead, 8 Critical In Shooting At US’ Brown University; Trump Briefed On Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/2-dead-8-critical-in-shooting-at-us-brown-university-trump-briefed-on-attack/): Local media reported clothing and blood visible on the sidewalk as law enforcement and first responders swarmed the area.
- [Six Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed In Drone Attack On UN Base In Sudan; Dhaka Condemns Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/six-bangladeshi-peacekeepers-killed-in-drone-attack-on-un-base-in-sudan-dhaka-condemns-strike/): Bangladesh has condemned a deadly drone attack on a United Nations base in Sudan that killed six of its peacekeepers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1389/): These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Brown University in US reports ‘active shooter’ situation on campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/brown-university-in-us-reports-active-shooter-situation-on-campus/): Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
- [Hitting The 'High Notes' In Ties: Nepal Set To Lift Ban On Indian Bills Above ₹100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/hitting-the-high-notes-in-ties-nepal-set-to-lift-ban-on-indian-bills-above-%e2%82%b9100/): The move is expected to provide an immediate and substantial boost to Nepal’s economy, particularly its tourism and hospitality sectors, which rely heavily on Indian visitors
- [Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga – team news, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/alaves-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-team-news-start-time-lineups/): Real Madrid have only won two of their last eight matches piling pressure on their manager Xabi Alonso for Alaves trip.
- [Could violence in the DRC become a regional conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/could-violence-in-the-drc-become-a-regional-conflict/): Rwandan-backed rebels seize city week after Trump oversees peace deal.
- [Bangladesh says six peacekeepers killed in attack on UN base in Abyei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/bangladesh-says-six-peacekeepers-killed-in-attack-on-un-base-in-abyei/): Eight people also injured in fighting with ‘terrorists’ in disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan.
- [Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/hungarian-protesters-demand-pm-viktor-orban-quits-over-child-abuse-scandals/): Orban’s government has been rocked by several child-abuse scandals in recent years.
- [Two US Army Personnel, Civilian Killed In Ambush By ISIS Gunman In Syria, Three Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/two-us-army-personnel-civilian-killed-in-ambush-by-isis-gunman-in-syria-three-injured/): Two US service members and an American civilian were killed by a lone ISIS gunman during a meeting of American and Syrian troops in Palmyra. The gunman was later shot dead.
- [Salah assists Ekitike’s second as Liverpool beat Brighton in EPL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/salah-assists-ekitikes-second-as-liverpool-beat-brighton-in-epl/): Mohamed Salah came off the bench to assist the second of Hugo Ekitike’s double as Liverpool returned to winning ways.
- [After Trump's Truce Call, Cambodia Closes Border Crossings With Thailand As Fighting Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/after-trumps-truce-call-cambodia-closes-border-crossings-with-thailand-as-fighting-continues/): Cambodia shuts its border with Thailand amid ongoing clashes, despite US President announcing a ceasefire. Both sides report casualties and accuse each other of new attacks.
- [Why the huge bidding war over Warner Bros?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/why-the-huge-bidding-war-over-warner-bros/): The studio that helped build Hollywood is now in the middle of its very own drama.
- [RSF drone strike kills at least three in central Sudan, injures several](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/rsf-drone-strike-kills-at-least-three-in-central-sudan-injures-several/): Paramilitary force intensifies offensive in Kordofan region after seizing control of Darfur in October.
- [Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/belarus-frees-123-prisoners-including-ales-bialiatski-as-us-lifts-sanctions/): Nobel Peace Prize winner among dozens released as United States removes potash sanctions.
- [Israel says it hit ‘key’ Hamas member in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/israel-says-it-hit-key-hamas-member-in-gaza-city/): The army claims the member was working to re-establish Hamas’s capabilities in the Strip.
- [Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Grid, Leaves Over Million Households Without Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/russia-strikes-ukraines-energy-grid-leaves-over-million-households-without-power/): Over a million Ukrainian households lost power after Russian strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv. Zaporizhzhia plant lost power.
- [Thai-Cambodia fighting continues despite US ceasefire claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/thai-cambodia-fighting-continues-despite-us-ceasefire-claim/): Cross-border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has shown no signs of easing.
- [Messi backlash in India after fans pay up to $150 for 20-minute visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/messi-backlash-in-india-after-fans-pay-up-to-150-for-20-minute-visit/): Lionel Messi’s fans vented their anger over his brief appearance at a city stadium in Kolkata, India.
- [Messi’s tour of India begins with fans throwing bottles, stadium vandalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/messis-tour-of-india-begins-with-fans-throwing-bottles-stadium-vandalised/): Argentina football icon Lionel Messi is on a three-day GOAT tour of India ahead of the 2026 defence of FIFA World Cup.
- [Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/joint-syrian-us-patrol-comes-under-attack-near-palmyra-state-media/): The gunman involved has been killed, with no information on motives as of yet.
- [Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $40 Million To 2 Women In Baby Powder Cancer Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/johnson-johnson-ordered-to-pay-40-million-to-2-women-in-baby-powder-cancer-trial/): US court awarded $40 million to Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz, who claimed Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal the verdict.
- [Trump strips legal protections from Ethiopian refugees in latest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/trump-strips-legal-protections-from-ethiopian-refugees-in-latest-crackdown/): US president orders 5,000 Ethiopians to leave in 60 days amid broader push to end protections for over one million.
- [Russian attacks cut power for thousands in Ukraine as peace talks press on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/russian-attacks-cut-power-for-thousands-in-ukraine-as-peace-talks-press-on/): A ceasefire deal appears distant as energy facilities are hit in Ukraine; Russia says a drone kills two.
- [It is not too late for the world to redeem itself on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/it-is-not-too-late-for-the-world-to-redeem-itself-on-gaza/): And it can do so by saving its children.
- ['If You Have A Womb, You're A Woman': Elon Musk's Post Triggers Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/if-you-have-a-womb-youre-a-woman-elon-musks-post-triggers-debate/): Musk triggered a debate with a controversial post on X by saying that only the individual who had a womb could be called a ‘woman’.
- [For First Time, North Korea Acknowledges Its Troops Cleared Mines For Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/for-first-time-north-korea-acknowledges-its-troops-cleared-mines-for-russia/): Kim Jong Un confirmed North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia’s Kursk region, honouring 9 fallen soldiers and highlighting support for Russia.
- [Inside the world of Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/inside-the-world-of-catholic-exorcisms-in-the-philippines/): 101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable.
- [Residents emerge in DR Congo’s tense Uvira after M23 rebel takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/residents-emerge-in-dr-congos-tense-uvira-after-m23-rebel-takeover/): Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to Uvira where fighting has killed hundreds.
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Brighton – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/live-liverpool-vs-brighton-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up with team news coverage, including Mohamed Salah updates, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [US Envoy Witkoff To Meet Zelenskyy For Latest Ukraine War Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/us-envoy-witkoff-to-meet-zelenskyy-for-latest-ukraine-war-talks/): US envoy Witkoff will meet Zelenskyy and European leaders in Germany to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, as Trump pushes for an agreement amid ongoing attacks and tensions.
- [Goa Nightclub Fire Case: Deportation Of Luthra Brothers Delayed, Thai Authorities Tell News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/goa-nightclub-fire-case-deportation-of-luthra-brothers-delayed-thai-authorities-tell-news18/): A spokesperson for Thai immigration stated that the final decision regarding deportation is yet to be made by higher authorities
- [Why The Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Brokered By Trump Did Not Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/why-the-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-brokered-by-trump-did-not-hold/): Despite Trump’s claim that he had secured a fresh ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, fighting along their disputed border has continued.
- ['A Personal Blessing': King Charles III Shares Cancer Recovery Video Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/a-personal-blessing-king-charles-iii-shares-cancer-recovery-video-message/): King Charles III shares a positive cancer update, credits early diagnosis and treatment, and urges cancer screening, thanking medical teams and Cancer Research UK.
- [Desperate children in Gaza try to keep floodwater out of tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/desperate-children-in-gaza-try-to-keep-floodwater-out-of-tents/): Video shows children in Gaza desperately trying to sweep floodwater away from their makeshift tents.
- [Unredacted Photos From Epstein Estate Show Trump Pictured With ‘Adult Models’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/unredacted-photos-from-epstein-estate-show-trump-pictured-with-adult-models-report/): Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released 19 photos out of the 95,000 they received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019.
- [Libya reopens National Museum in Tripoli after years of closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/libya-reopens-national-museum-in-tripoli-after-years-of-closure/): Libya’s National Museum in Tripoli has reopened for the first time in more than a decade.
- [Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza children wounded in Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/virtual-reality-offers-escape-to-gaza-children-wounded-in-israels-war/): VR headsets are offering injured, traumatised Palestinian children respite from hardships in war-torn Gaza.
- [Colombia’s ELN rebels prepare for battle amid Trump ‘intervention’ threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/colombias-eln-rebels-prepare-for-battle-amid-trump-intervention-threat/): ELN conducts military drills, orders civilians indoors, as Trump warns drug-producing nations face potential attack.
- [Russian drone hits Turkish ships in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/russian-drone-hits-turkish-ships-in-ukraine/): A Russian drone strike hit a Turkish-owned commercial vessel at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port.
- [LIVE: Storm Byron passes, misery remains in Gaza after 14 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/live-storm-byron-passes-misery-remains-in-gaza-after-14-killed/): Suffering of people in Gaza manufactured by Israeli restriction of aid, not weather, Oxfam says.
- [Myanmar military says armed groups used hospital it bombed, killing dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/myanmar-military-says-armed-groups-used-hospital-it-bombed-killing-dozens/): Witnesses at the hospital and the UN say the attack killed medics, patients and may ‘amount to a war crime’.
- [North Korea’s Kim bestows ‘hero’ titles on soldiers killed in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/north-koreas-kim-bestows-hero-titles-on-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war/): Kim Jong Un participates in latest public event to honour North Korean troops who served with Russian forces.
- [Three Indian-Origin Truck Drivers Arrested After Tow-Truck Shootout In Canada | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/three-indian-origin-truck-drivers-arrested-after-tow-truck-shootout-in-canada-video/): The three arrested men have been identified as Manjot Bhatti, Navjot Bhatti, and Amanjot Bhatti.
- [EU To Indefinitely Freeze Russian Assets In Europe, Removes Obstacle To Ukraine Loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/eu-to-indefinitely-freeze-russian-assets-in-europe-removes-obstacle-to-ukraine-loan/): The EU will freeze €210 billion in Russian assets to aid Ukraine despite Hungary’s objections. Hungary said said it would cause irreparable damage to EU.
- [Spain’s FM on Trump’s new security strategy, Europe and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/spains-fm-on-trumps-new-security-strategy-europe-and-palestine/): Jose Manuel Albares on Trump’s strategy, NATO, Ukraine, and Spain’s plan for a viable Palestinian state.
- [China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial without Xi amid Japan row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/china-holds-low-key-nanjing-massacre-memorial-without-xi-amid-japan-row/): China has marked the anniversary of 1937 massacre by Japanese soldiers, as tensions soar over Taiwan.
- [Bolivia jails ex-president Arce on corruption charges ahead of trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/bolivia-jails-ex-president-arce-on-corruption-charges-ahead-of-trial/): Former leader denies charges over alleged diversion of funds meant for Indigenous development projects.
- [Child of Dust: A man’s search for his father after the Vietnam War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/child-of-dust-a-mans-search-for-his-father-after-the-vietnam-war/): Everything changes for 55-year old Sang, a child of the Vietnam war, when he miraculously discovers his American father.
- [Trump Dons Cowboy Look As He Honours ‘Miracle On Ice’ Team At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/trump-dons-cowboy-look-as-he-honours-miracle-on-ice-team-at-white-house/): The team wore the hats during the opening ceremony of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
- [Afghanistan To Send Dossier To Global Powers On Pakistan's 'Terror Links', Rights Abuses | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/afghanistan-to-send-dossier-to-global-powers-on-pakistans-terror-links-rights-abuses-exclusive/): The document alleges that Pakistan has become a “facilitation center for terrorists” and is nurturing ISIS elements in Balochistan to destabilise neighbouring countries
- [Venezuela oil exports fall steeply after US forces seize tanker off coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/venezuela-oil-exports-fall-steeply-after-us-forces-seize-tanker-off-coast/): Oil tanker movements in and out of Venezuelan waters come to near standstill after US seizes vessel and fuel cargo.
- [US Set For Land Strikes In Venezuela Over Drugs: Trump Hints At Possible Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/13/us-set-for-land-strikes-in-venezuela-over-drugs-trump-hints-at-possible-action/): US President Donald Trump signalled a major escalation in his anti-drug campaign, indicating that American land strikes could soon begin across Latin America.
- [Why are Gaza’s war-damaged homes collapsing in winter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/why-are-gazas-war-damaged-homes-collapsing-in-winter/): Gaza’s residents face deadly winter storms as weakened, bombed-out homes collapse.
- [Hollywood Star Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Found With Throats Slit, Daughter Blames Family Member: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hollywood-star-rob-reiner-wife-michele-found-with-throats-slit-daughter-blames-family-member-report/): Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home, with son Nick Reiner a person of interest. Police are investigating a possible family-related motive.
- [Tracking Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: By the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/tracking-sudans-humanitarian-crisis-by-the-numbers/): Nearly three years of war have displaced 14 million people and pushed 21 million into acute hunger.
- [‘Increasingly likely potential’ of Palestine Action hunger strikers dying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/increasingly-likely-potential-of-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-dying/): Lawyers and relatives of the remand prisoners refusing food fear for their lives as they seek meeting with top minister.
- [Who stopped the Bondi attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/who-stopped-the-bondi-attack/): We compare and contrast Netanyahu calling the Bondi shooter’s disarmer Jewish vs. his cousin saying he’s Syrian Muslim.
- [Ukraine drops NATO bid: Will Kyiv get security guarantees from the West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/ukraine-drops-nato-bid-will-kyiv-get-security-guarantees-from-the-west/): President Zelenskyy’s comments mark a major shift for Ukraine, which has fought hard to join NATO in recent years.
- [EU launches aid flights to Sudan’s Darfur as humanitarian crisis escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/eu-launches-aid-flights-to-sudans-darfur-as-humanitarian-crisis-escalates/): RSF takeover of Darfur’s el-Fasher makes ‘catastrophic situation’ even worse. Now Kordofan at risk of same atrocities.
- [Bondi Beach Attack: Hero Who Disarmed Gunman Misidentified Online After Shooting Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-attack-hero-who-disarmed-gunman-misidentified-online-after-shooting-incident/): Ahmed Al Ahmed, who confronted and disarmed one of the attackers at Bondi Beach, is not a fruit seller from Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, as claimed online.
- [SC Grants Interim Bail To Journalist Mahesh Langa In ED Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/sc-grants-interim-bail-to-journalist-mahesh-langa-in-ed-case/): Supreme Court grants interim bail to Mahesh Langa in ED money laundering case, orders speedy trial and bars him from writing on allegations. Next hearing set for January 6.
- [Romanians mount mass protests over judicial corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/romanians-mount-mass-protests-over-judicial-corruption/): Demonstrations have run for fifth day in support of judges and prosecutors who denounced systemic abuse.
- [What we know about the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/what-we-know-about-the-bondi-beach-hanukkah-shooting/): Australia’s spy agency has revealed it investigated one the men who carried out the Bondi massacre for links to ISIL.
- [Cambodia warns displaced people, tourist hotspots at risk from Thai bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/cambodia-warns-displaced-people-tourist-hotspots-at-risk-from-thai-bombs/): Thailand has for the first time targeted Siem Reap province, home to Cambodia’s tourist hub Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh says.
- [Bondi Beach shooting: How tough are Australia’s gun laws?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-shooting-how-tough-are-australias-gun-laws/): Shooter responsible for Bondi Beach attack was a licensed firearms holder who owned six firearms, police say.
- [Night guardians of the mountain in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/night-guardians-of-the-mountain-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): At sunset, the guardians gather on a hill to watch over the sleeping village, guarding it against settler attacks.
- [Australian athlete becomes first female winner of Antarctic Ice Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/australian-athlete-becomes-first-female-winner-of-antarctic-ice-marathon/): Australian athlete Catherine Drysdale has won the Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first woman to take the title.
- [Lionel Messi makes appearance in Delhi as footballer ends India tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/lionel-messi-makes-appearance-in-delhi-as-footballer-ends-india-tour/): The 38-year-old Argentina superstar concluded his multi-day tour of the cricket-crazy nation in the capital, New Delhi.
- [‘Deeply Touched’: PM Modi Thanks Indian Diaspora For Warm Welcome In Jordan’s Amman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/deeply-touched-pm-modi-thanks-indian-diaspora-for-warm-welcome-in-jordans-amman/): PM Modi said the Indian community’s enthusiasm reflected their strong cultural roots and enduring bond with India.
- [Nagesh Singh, India's Current Ambassador To Thailand, Appointed As High Commissioner To Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/nagesh-singh-indias-current-ambassador-to-thailand-appointed-as-high-commissioner-to-australia/): Nagesh Singh, current Ambassador to Thailand, is appointed as High Commissioner of India to Australia, as India and Australia boost education and research ties.
- [Who is Jimmy Lai, the media mogul convicted in Hong Kong?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/who-is-jimmy-lai-the-media-mogul-convicted-in-hong-kong/): Hong Kong’s High Court has convicted media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
- [What we know about the “Bondi hero” at Australia beach shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/what-we-know-about-the-bondi-hero-at-australia-beach-shooting/): A Muslim man is being hailed as a hero after tackling a gunman at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.
- [Video: Thousands in Brazil protest Bolsonaro ‘amnesty’ bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/video-thousands-in-brazil-protest-bolsonaro-amnesty-bill/): Thousands of people protested against a bill that would reduce the prison sentence of former President, Jair Bolsonaro.
- [American Billionaire Bill Ackman Pledges Reward For Man Who Disarmed Bondi Beach Gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/american-billionaire-bill-ackman-pledges-reward-for-man-who-disarmed-bondi-beach-gunman/): Bill Ackman donated 100000 dollars to Ahmed al Ahmed, who bravely disarmed Sajid Akram during the Bondi Hanukkah shooting that killed 15. Ahmed is hospitalized after being shot.
- [Chile elects far-right Jose Antonio Kast as next president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/chile-elects-far-right-jose-antonio-kast-as-next-president/): Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has won a run-off election to become Chile’s 38th president.
- [Police remove keffiyeh-wearing Jewish woman from Bondi memorial site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/police-remove-keffiyeh-wearing-jewish-woman-from-bondi-memorial-site/): Police removed Jewish activist Michelle Berkon from the Bondi memorial site after she wore a keffiyeh to mourn victims.
- [How gangs are recruiting children to kill in Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/how-gangs-are-recruiting-children-to-kill-in-sweden/): Children are being recruited by gangs in Sweden to carry out murders, move weapons, and set off grenades.
- [South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon over power plot provoking North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/south-korea-indicts-ex-leader-yoon-over-power-plot-provoking-north/): Jailed former president accused of a plot to provoke military aggression from North to help consolidate his rule.
- [‘Ready to murder?’ How criminal networks in Sweden recruit children to kill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/ready-to-murder-how-criminal-networks-in-sweden-recruit-children-to-kill/): Gang leaders have found a new way to carry out attacks on rivals – using children they consider ‘disposable’.
- [“Extremely unlikely” Russia and Ukraine will reach ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/extremely-unlikely-russia-and-ukraine-will-reach-ceasefire/): “We’re going to remain in the context of ongoing war.”
- [The real reason Israel wants to open the Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/the-real-reason-israel-wants-to-open-the-rafah-crossing/): The Israeli government does not want to help Palestinians in need evacuate; it wants to expel us.
- [‘Australia Stands United Against Hatred’: PM Albanese Lights Chanukah Candle After Sydney Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/australia-stands-united-against-hatred-pm-albanese-lights-chanukah-candle-after-sydney-attack/): Police identified the gunmen as a 50-year-old father, who was killed during the confrontation, and his 24-year-old son, who remains in critical condition under police guard.
- [Russia Poses 'Aggressive, Expansionist, Revisionist" Threat, Warns UK MI6 Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/russia-poses-aggressive-expansionist-revisionist-threat-warns-uk-mi6-chief/): Blaise Metreweli, first female MI6 chief, warns of Russia’s aggressive threat, urges tech mastery amid rising tensions and information warfar
- [Rabbi Who Commemorated Mumbai 26/11 Victims Killed In Sydney's Bondi Beach Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/rabbi-who-commemorated-mumbai-26-11-victims-killed-in-sydneys-bondi-beach-terror-attack/): Only one week ago, rabbi Eli Schlanger organised a commemoration for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, honouring Chabad emissaries rabbis Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg, who were victims
- [Bondi Beach attack: What do we know about the victims, suspects?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-attack-what-do-we-know-about-the-victims-suspects/): Here is a list of some of the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach incident, based on reports.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy, US envoys to resume Berlin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/russia-ukraine-war-live-zelenskyy-us-envoys-to-resume-berlin-talks/): High-level talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gain momentum as two countries exchange drone attacks.
- [Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Full match schedule, teams, groups and format](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/africa-cup-of-nations-2025-full-match-schedule-teams-groups-and-format/): Key scheduling, groups, venues and start times before AFCON, Africa’s premier football tournament, starts in Morocco.
- [Bondi Beach Shooting: Why A Country With Strict Gun Laws Is Now Talking About Even Tougher Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-shooting-why-a-country-with-strict-gun-laws-is-now-talking-about-even-tougher-rules/): The mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has exposed weaknesses in a system once seen as a global model, forcing a closer look at how Australia’s gun laws work and what may change
- [‘Authorities Did Nothing’: Israeli Minister Alleges Pro-Hamas Rallies In Australia Emboldened Extremists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/authorities-did-nothing-israeli-minister-alleges-pro-hamas-rallies-in-australia-emboldened-extremists/): Sharren Haskel, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, told CNN-News18 that Jewish holidays are being chosen to target Jews.
- [Spurring conflict: Venezuela and the US thirst for foreign oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/spurring-conflict-venezuela-and-the-us-thirst-for-foreign-oil/): US seizure of Venezuelan tanker spurs accusations of Americans long using military to secure oil interests abroad.
- [Israel and Hamas trade blame over delay of second phase of Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/israel-and-hamas-trade-blame-over-delay-of-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire/): Both sides accuse each other of violations jeopardising the US-brokered peace plan.
- [Bondi Beach attack draws attention to “confusing line in public debate”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-attack-draws-attention-to-confusing-line-in-public-debate/): “The conflation between being pro-Palestinian and being anti-Semitic has been a very strong one.”
- [At least 37 dead after flash floods hit Morocco’s Safi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/at-least-37-dead-after-flash-floods-hit-moroccos-safi/): Just one hour of heavy rain left houses and shops flooded in old city; more heavy rain predicted for Tuesday.
- [Bosnia’s war, 30 years on: How did the atrocities happen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bosnias-war-30-years-on-how-did-the-atrocities-happen/): Thirty years on, Bosnia still lives with the legacy of ethnic cleansing, mass displacement and the Srebrenica genocide.
- [PM Albanese calls Bondi shooting ‘an outrage’, vows to review gun laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/pm-albanese-calls-bondi-shooting-an-outrage-vows-to-review-gun-laws/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the shooting that killed at least 15 people an ‘act of evil’.
- [Person Detained Over Shooting That Killed Two Brown University Students To Be Released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/person-detained-over-shooting-that-killed-two-brown-university-students-to-be-released/): A person detained after the Brown University shooting that killed two students will be released, officials said, as the manhunt for the suspect in Providence continues.
- [Patrick Mahomes suffers knee injury in Chiefs’ game against Chargers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/patrick-mahomes-suffers-knee-injury-in-chiefs-game-against-chargers/): Superstar quarterback expected to undergo surgery in the coming days and is out until the next NFL season.
- [Hollywood director-actor Rob Reiner and wife found dead at LA home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hollywood-director-actor-rob-reiner-and-wife-found-dead-at-la-home/): Los Angeles mayor pays tribute to Reiner’s ‘creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice’.
- [LeBron James rallies Lakers to comeback victory over Suns in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/lebron-james-rallies-lakers-to-comeback-victory-over-suns-in-nba/): James steered the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow victory over the Phoenix Suns after blowing a 20-point lead.
- [Hong Kong’s top court convicts Jimmy Lai on conspiracy charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hong-kongs-top-court-convicts-jimmy-lai-on-conspiracy-charges/): Hong Kong’s highest court has found Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and conspiring to collude with foreign powers.
- ['Six Minutes Of Relentless Firing': How Bondi Beach Hannukah Mass Shooting Unfolded?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/six-minutes-of-relentless-firing-how-bondi-beach-hannukah-mass-shooting-unfolded/): Several videos captured the violence at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, as authorities later identified the gunmen as a father and son originally from Pakistan.
- ['Almost Had A Midair Collision': JetBlue Flight Reports Close Encounter With US Air Force Plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/almost-had-a-midair-collision-jetblue-flight-reports-close-encounter-with-us-air-force-plane/): JetBlue flight 1112 from Curaçao to JFK narrowly avoided a collision with a US Air Force tanker, prompting investigation amid increased US military activity near Venezuela.
- ['Going To Eat Now': What 'Good Boy' Naveed Akram Told Mother Before Killing 16 In Sydney Shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/going-to-eat-now-what-good-boy-naveed-akram-told-mother-before-killing-16-in-sydney-shootout/): Verena said the family had believed her son and his father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, who had told them they were heading for a fishing trip along Australia’s South Coast
- [‘You Look Like Ivanka’: Trump Pauses White House Speech To Point Out Woman Resembling His Daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/you-look-like-ivanka-trump-pauses-white-house-speech-to-point-out-woman-resembling-his-daughter/): In the middle of his speech, Trump stopped and pointed towards the woman in the crowd. “Boy, do you look like Ivanka. Has anyone ever told you that?” he said.
- [Bondi Beach Attack: What’s Behind Australia’s Anti-Semitism Concerns, And Should India Be Worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-attack-whats-behind-australias-anti-semitism-concerns-and-should-india-be-worried/): The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war have exposed a fragile undercurrent: multicultural societies today are not insulated from world events; they are amplified by them
- ['Gunmen Shot For 20 Minutes, No Cops Fired Back': Bondi Beach Attack Survivor Recounts Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/gunmen-shot-for-20-minutes-no-cops-fired-back-bondi-beach-attack-survivor-recounts-horror/): A survivor of the Bondi Beach terror attack said two gunmen fired indiscriminately at the crowd for nearly 20 minutes, repeatedly reloading as people hid and shielded their kids.
- [‘No work’: India’s Alang, the world’s largest graveyard of ships, is dying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/no-work-indias-alang-the-worlds-largest-graveyard-of-ships-is-dying/): The Gujarati town accounts for nearly 98 percent of India’s total and about a third of the global ship recycling volume.
- [Questions linger about gun reform, anti-Semitism after Bondi Beach shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/questions-linger-about-gun-reform-anti-semitism-after-bondi-beach-shooting/): Australia’s Albanese says gun rules will be reviewed as Israel’s Netanyahu weighs in on deadly attack at Hanukkah event.
- [Bondi Beach shooting live: Australia to discuss gun laws after 15 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-shooting-live-australia-to-discuss-gun-laws-after-15-killed/): Australia’s PM says gun laws will be discussed by the national cabinet today after deadly shooting in Sydney.
- [H-1B Update: US Begins Screening Applicants' Social Media, 'Prudentially' Revokes Some Visas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/h-1b-update-us-begins-screening-applicants-social-media-prudentially-revokes-some-visas/): The State Department has said visa checks do not end at approval and continue to ensure adherence to US immigration laws in a social media post earlier this year.
- [The Akram Father-Son Duo: What Emerging Details Reveal About Australia’s Bondi Beach Shooters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/the-akram-father-son-duo-what-emerging-details-reveal-about-australias-bondi-beach-shooters/): The father-son duo identified as the shooters is now being examined for possible ISIS links as the terror probe widens.
- [Children, Rabbis And Holocaust Survivor Among 15 Killed In Sydney Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/children-rabbis-and-holocaust-survivor-among-15-killed-in-sydney-bondi-beach-attack/): A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach turned deadly after a targeted terror attack left 15 people dead, including children.
- [Bondi Beach Attack: What Is Hanukkah, The 'Jewish Diwali' Targeted By Pakistani Gunmen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-attack-what-is-hanukkah-the-jewish-diwali-targeted-by-pakistani-gunmen/): Hanukkah is often compared to Diwali as both symbolise the victory of good over evil. Here’s a look at how the eight-day Jewish holiday resembles the Hindu festival of lights
- [Hong Kong court convicts democracy activist Jimmy Lai on conspiracy charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hong-kong-court-convicts-democracy-activist-jimmy-lai-on-conspiracy-charges/): Advocates have described the verdict as an ‘unlawful’ decision based on ‘trumped-up national security charges’.
- [Sydney's Bondi Beach Attack Suspect Father-Son Pledged Allegiance To ISIS Before Shooting: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/sydneys-bondi-beach-attack-suspect-father-son-pledged-allegiance-to-isis-before-shooting-report/): Naveed Akram, the younger suspect of the father-son duo that attacked people at Bondi Beach, studied at an Australian Islamic centre and reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS.
- ['Tell My Family I Tried To Save Lives': How Syrian-Born Fruit Seller Became Bondi Beach Hero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/tell-my-family-i-tried-to-save-lives-how-syrian-born-fruit-seller-became-bondi-beach-hero/): Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, tackled the gunman from behind, wrested the rifle from his hands, and in doing so likely prevented further bloodshed at Bondi Beach
- ['A Very Brave Person': Trump Praises Australian National Who Took On Gunman In Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/a-very-brave-person-trump-praises-australian-national-who-took-on-gunman-in-bondi-beach-attack/): Donald Trump praised the Australian civilian who confronted a gunman during the deadly Bondi Beach attack, calling him “a very, very brave person” whose actions saved many lives.
- [Bondi Beach Shooting News Live Updates: ISIS Flag Found In Car Linked To Gunmen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/bondi-beach-shooting-news-live-updates-isis-flag-found-in-car-linked-to-gunmen/): Bondi Beach Shooting News Live Updates: Australian police say a father and son carried out the Bondi Beach shooting, killing 15, as Trump and Netanyahu condemned the attack.
- [Two Years After Disappearance, Search Resumes For Belgian Woman After Her Phone Found In Tasmania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/two-years-after-disappearance-search-resumes-for-belgian-woman-after-her-phone-found-in-tasmania/): Celine Cremer disappeared in June 2023 while hiking near Philosopher Falls.
- [Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted In Landmark National Security Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-convicted-in-landmark-national-security-trial/): Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul, was found guilty of two foreign collusion charges and one seditious publication charge.
- ['I Love You, Mom': Haunting Phone Call By Jewish Man Captured During Bondi Beach Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/i-love-you-mom-haunting-phone-call-by-jewish-man-captured-during-bondi-beach-shooting/): During the Bondi Beach Hanukkah chaos, as gunmen attacked, a Jewish man called his mother to say “I love you”, capturing a poignant moment of love amid terror.
- [Suspects In Sydney’s Bondi Beach Terror Attack Identified As Father-Son, Death Toll Rises To 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/suspects-in-sydneys-bondi-beach-terror-attack-identified-as-father-son-death-toll-rises-to-16/): Australian police said the death toll from the Bondi Beach terror attack has risen to 16 and confirmed the two gunmen were a father-son duo, with no other suspects being sought.
- [Australia Won’t Be Divided, Says Albanese After Netanyahu Accuses Him Of Fuelling Antisemitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/australia-wont-be-divided-says-albanese-after-netanyahu-accuses-him-of-fuelling-antisemitism/): The remarks followed a shooting targeting Jewish attendees at a Hanukkah event in Bondi.
- [Mbappe returns at Alaves to ease Real pressure on Madrid coach Alonso](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/mbappe-returns-at-alaves-to-ease-real-pressure-on-madrid-coach-alonso/): French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores on his return from injury to help Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win at Alaves.
- [JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/jetblue-flight-near-venezuela-avoids-midair-collision-with-us-tanker/): The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curacao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York.
- [Australia look to seal Ashes series in third Test against England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/australia-look-to-seal-ashes-series-in-third-test-against-england/): Al Jazeera takes a look at the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, which is being played in Adelaide.
- [What is the significance of Trump’s deal with Belarus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/what-is-the-significance-of-trumps-deal-with-belarus/): The US has eased sanctions on Belarus after the close Russian ally freed more than 100 prisoners.
- [Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/far-right-candidate-jose-antonio-kast-wins-chiles-presidential-election/): Kast’s victory is seen as part of a trend of right-wing victories across Latin America, including in Argentina.
- [France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/france-calls-to-delay-vote-on-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/): Paris says EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its current state.
- [Jimmy Lai supporters queue outside Hong Kong court ahead of verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/jimmy-lai-supporters-queue-outside-hong-kong-court-ahead-of-verdict/): Media mogul Lai was arrested in 2020 under a national security law imposed by China.
- ['Azaadi Ya Maut': Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Launches Protest Over Imran Khan's Prolonged Imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/azaadi-ya-maut-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-launches-protest-over-imran-khans-prolonged-imprisonment/): KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reiterated Imran Khan’s slogan of ‘freedom or death’ and vowed to bring back his regime in the province.
- ['Purely Antisemitic Attack': Trump Condemns Sydney Beach Shooting That Killed 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/purely-antisemitic-attack-trump-condemns-sydney-beach-shooting-that-killed-12/): US President condemned the antisemitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach festival that killed 12. Global leaders increased security for Hanukkah.
- [The Real Numbers Behind Trump’s Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/the-real-numbers-behind-trumps-economy/): The US president says the economy and investment is booming, but data and living costs tell a different story.
- [Why the US is targeting Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/why-the-us-is-targeting-venezuela/): Historian Alan McPherson tells Marc Lamont Hill how the US is carrying out a regime change campaign in Venezuela.
- [Who Is Ahmed Al Ahmed? Bystander Hailed As A 'Hero' After Disarming Sydney Bondi Beach Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/who-is-ahmed-al-ahmed-bystander-hailed-as-a-hero-after-disarming-sydney-bondi-beach-shooter/): Ahmed al Ahmed, a local fruit shop owner, is being celebrated as a hero after he bravely tackled and disarmed one of the shooters in the Sydney Bondi Beach terror attack.
- [No Contact With Iran Nobel Winner Since Arrest: Supporters Call For Her Immediate Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/no-contact-with-iran-nobel-winner-since-arrest-supporters-call-for-her-immediate-release/): Narges Mohammadi, 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was violently detained in Iran during a memorial. The Norwegian Nobel Committee demands her immediate release.
- [Security For Jewish Festival Hanukkah Ramped Up Around World After Sydney Beach Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/security-for-jewish-festival-hanukkah-ramped-up-around-world-after-sydney-beach-terror-attack/): After the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Berlin, London, New York, and Warsaw increased security at Hanukkah events and synagogues, with prayers for victims and calls for unity.
- [Israel Probes Possible Hezbollah Or LeT Links In Sydney Beach Mass Shooting: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/israel-probes-possible-hezbollah-or-let-links-in-sydney-beach-mass-shooting-sources/): At least 12 people were killed, and several others were injured after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
- [LIVE: Alaves vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/live-alaves-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [World reacts to Jewish festival shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/world-reacts-to-jewish-festival-shooting-attack-at-sydneys-bondi-beach/): Countries from New Zealand to Iran denounce mass shooting in Australia.
- [‘Hero’ bystander tackles attacker at Australia Jewish festival shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/hero-bystander-tackles-attacker-at-australia-jewish-festival-shooting/): Officials, social media users hail bystander, identified by Australian media as Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed gunman.
- [Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/zelenskyy-says-willing-to-drop-nato-membership-bid-ahead-of-peace-talks/): The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
- ['Act Of Terror, Antisemitism': World Leaders Condemn Sydney Beach Shooting That Killed 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/act-of-terror-antisemitism-world-leaders-condemn-sydney-beach-shooting-that-killed-12/): Leaders including Narendra Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Keir Starmer condemned the deadly antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, urging global unity.
- [‘Antisemitism Is A Cancer’: Netanyahu Says Australia Failed To Act On Rising Jew Hatred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/antisemitism-is-a-cancer-netanyahu-says-australia-failed-to-act-on-rising-jew-hatred/): Benjamin Netanyahu accused Canberra of having fuelled antisemitism in the period leading up to the shooting.
- [We now see the ugly face of Gaza’s ‘new normal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/we-now-see-the-ugly-face-of-gazas-new-normal/): Israel’s genocidal campaign has left behind a reality that our starved bodies cannot survive.
- [Person of interest held in hunt for gunman who killed 2 at Brown University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/person-of-interest-held-in-hunt-for-gunman-who-killed-2-at-brown-university/): Police not looking for anyone else over the shooting that wounded nine people at Ivy League school in northeastern US.
- [Pakistan Link To Sydney Terror Attack Emerges As Authorities Scan Shooter’s Background](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/pakistan-link-to-sydney-terror-attack-emerges-as-authorities-scan-shooters-background/): One of the two suspects involved in the Sydney terror attack was linked to the private Al-Murad Institute in New South Wales.
- [Sydney Bondi Beach Attack: IED Found In Car Linked To Shooter, Cops Call It ‘Act Of Terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/sydney-bondi-beach-attack-ied-found-in-car-linked-to-shooter-cops-call-it-act-of-terror/): The attack, declared as an “act of terror”, prompted condemnation from national leaders, community groups, and international figures.
- ['Really Angry': Brown University Student Who Also Survived 2018 School Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/really-angry-brown-university-student-who-also-survived-2018-school-shooting/): Zoe Weissman survived her second school shooting as a gunman killed two at Brown University in Providence. The suspect remains at large as FBI and police investigate.
- [Local Jewish Rabbi Identified As First Victim Of Terror Attack At Sydney's Bondi Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/local-jewish-rabbi-identified-as-first-victim-of-terror-attack-at-sydneys-bondi-beach/): Rabbi Eli Schlanger was a key organiser of the Hanukkah event in Sydney, where two gunmen opened fire on Saturday – killing 11 people.
- [Trump vows to retaliate after US citizens killed in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/trump-vows-to-retaliate-after-us-citizens-killed-in-syria/): Donald Trump has vowed retaliation against ISIL after an ambush near Palmyra in central Syria killed three US citizens.
- [Palestinians trapped under storm-collapsed buildings in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/14/palestinians-trapped-under-storm-collapsed-buildings-in-gaza/): Civil defence crews in Gaza try to rescue people trapped under war-damaged buildings that have collapsed from heavy rain
- [Comparing criticism of Israel & anti-semitism “dishonest conflation”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/comparing-criticism-of-israel-anti-semitism-dishonest-conflation/): “Because Israel’s a self-described Jewish state does not mean that it provides security and safety.”
- [Is the nation-state still a meaningful foundation of who we are?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/is-the-nation-state-still-a-meaningful-foundation-of-who-we-are/): Is the nation-state still a meaningful foundation of For more than we are?
- [Winter storms plague Palestinians left in desperate need of aid by Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/winter-storms-plague-palestinians-left-in-desperate-need-of-aid-by-gaza-war/): Floods in Gaza devastate tents and homes, worsening crisis for displaced Palestinians amid aid restrictions.
- [Exiled Russian accused of spying on opposition, including Navalny movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/exiled-russian-accused-of-spying-on-opposition-including-navalny-movement/): Igor Rogov, who lives in Poland, has reportedly admitted some allegations in a case that may impact Russian visa rules.
- [“Security guarantee” for Ukrainians remains a “circular discussion”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/security-guarantee-for-ukrainians-remains-a-circular-discussion/): “No territorial … concessions will be acceptable.”
- [Kylian Mbappe owed 60 million euros by PSG, French court says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/kylian-mbappe-owed-60-million-euros-by-psg-french-court-says/): Paris Saint-Germain ordered to pay superstar forward now at Real Madrid unpaid salary and bonuses.
- [Europe To Launch International Claims Commission In The Hague, Seeking To Rebuild Ukraine After War Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/europe-to-launch-international-claims-commission-in-the-hague-seeking-to-rebuild-ukraine-after-war-ends/): Leaders including Volodymyr Zelenskiy launched an International Claims Commission in The Hague to seek compensation from Russia for Ukraine’s war damages.
- [Height Of Diplomacy: Giorgia Meloni’s Meeting With Towering Mozambican President Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/height-of-diplomacy-giorgia-melonis-meeting-with-towering-mozambican-president-goes-viral/): Daniel Chapo, 48, is reported to stand about 6 feet 8 inches tall, while Giorgia Meloni is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall.
- [Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali Drives PM Modi To Science Museum In Special Gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/ethiopian-pm-abiy-ahmed-ali-drives-pm-modi-to-science-museum-in-special-gesture/): In a gesture that went beyond diplomatic protocol, Abiy Ahmed also took PM Modi to the Science Museum en route, sites that were not part of the official itinerary.
- [Natural disasters hit global economy for $220bn in 2025: Swiss Re](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/natural-disasters-hit-global-economy-for-220bn-in-2025-swiss-re/): LA wildfires caused $40bn in insured losses, making it the costliest ever disaster of its kind.
- [Thailand demands unilateral ceasefire announcement from Cambodia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/thailand-demands-unilateral-ceasefire-announcement-from-cambodia/): Bangkok says Phnom Penh must be first to declare a ceasefire and cooperate ‘sincerely’ on demining the border.
- [Video: What’s behind Thailand and Cambodia’s border dispute?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/video-whats-behind-thailand-and-cambodias-border-dispute/): Thailand and Cambodia have had disputes over land going back generations, Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby breaks it down.
- [Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Sisters Stopped At Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan Leads Foot March In Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-sisters-stopped-at-adiala-jail-aleema-khan-leads-foot-march-in-protest/): PTI supporters accompanying Aleema Khan raised slogans against the authorities, accusing them of deliberately blocking family meetings.
- ['Shutter-Down Strike' In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Protests Over Power Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/shutter-down-strike-in-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-amid-protests-over-power-cuts/): Ongoing political unrest in PoK intensified this week over prolonged power cuts, with the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee launching public demonstrations in Poonch
- ['Zero Tolerance to Terrorism': EAM Jaishankar Condoles Sydney Attack In Israel, Backs Gaza Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/zero-tolerance-to-terrorism-eam-jaishankar-condoles-sydney-attack-in-israel-backs-gaza-peace-plan/): Jaishankar visits Israel, conveys condolences for the Sydney attack, reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance to terror, discusses strategic partnership, and supports the Gaza peace plan.
- [Russian Teen Stabs 10-Year-Old To Death In School, Attacks Guard Who Tried To Intervene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/russian-teen-stabs-10-year-old-to-death-in-school-attacks-guard-who-tried-to-intervene/): In the video, the teenager is heard telling the guard to leave before deploying pepper spray and stabbing him in the back.
- [Caught On Camera: Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Handcuffed Near Metro Station For Parents' Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/caught-on-camera-rob-reiners-son-nick-handcuffed-near-metro-station-for-parents-murder/): In the images, Nick Reiner- his face blurred- is seen being forced to the ground by officers, his hands cuffed behind his back.
- [Australia mourns as details of Bondi shooting victims emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/australia-mourns-as-details-of-bondi-shooting-victims-emerge/): Tributes are pouring in for the 15 people killed in a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
- [Why are French farmers objecting to EU-Mercosur trade deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/why-are-french-farmers-objecting-to-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/): France wants stronger safeguards for farmers and is urging the EU to delay a vote on Mercosur, threatening imports.
- [Sydney Shooter Sajid Akram Was From Hyderabad; No Adverse Records Before His 1998 Departure: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/sydney-shooter-sajid-akram-was-from-hyderabad-no-adverse-records-before-his-1998-departure-police/): According to Telangana Police, Sajid Akram had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years. He visited India on six occasions after migrating to Australia
- [Man United, Bournemouth draw in eight-goal Premier League thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/man-united-bournemouth-draw-in-eight-goal-premier-league-thriller/): Bournemouth rallied to split the points with Manchester United, denying the Red Devils a chance to move up the ladder.
- [Who is Nick Reiner, arrested over death of his filmmaker father Rob Reiner?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/who-is-nick-reiner-arrested-over-death-of-his-filmmaker-father-rob-reiner/): Nick Reiner has been arrested for the murder of his filmmaker father and mother on Sunday.
- [Venezuelan opposition leader Machado injured on covert Nobel Prize trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado-injured-on-covert-nobel-prize-trip/): Maduro rival hurt as she secretly escaped on boat through choppy waters to reach Oslo ceremony.
- [Trump Says India Important Strategic Partner, Hails 'Great Friend' PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trump-says-india-important-strategic-partner-hails-great-friend-pm-modi/): The US Embassy in India, in a post on X, said President Donald Trump called India an “amazing country”, which is home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations
- [Who Are The Hashemites & Why Does Jordan's Royal Family Matter In The Islamic World? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/who-are-the-hashemites-why-does-jordans-royal-family-matter-in-the-islamic-world-explained/): The Hashemites (or Banu Hashim) are a clan of the Quraysh tribe of Mecca and The Prophet Muhammad belonged to this clan
- [‘New world disorder’: Sudan, Palestine top IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/new-world-disorder-sudan-palestine-top-ircs-2026-emergency-watchlist/): ‘Geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, transactional deals’ dominate as most vulnerable plunge into deeper crisis.
- [What we know about Ahmed al-Ahmed, ‘hero’ who disarmed Bondi attacker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/what-we-know-about-ahmed-al-ahmed-hero-who-disarmed-bondi-attacker/): A GoFundMe page has been launched for Ahmed al-Ahmed, injured when bravely tackling one of the Bondi Beach attackers.
- [M23 announces exit from DRC’s Uvira as US-brokered ceasefire stutters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/m23-announces-exit-from-drcs-uvira-as-us-brokered-ceasefire-stutters/): Rwanda-backed rebels say they will withdraw from eastern town they seized last week after request by US mediators.
- [At White House Holiday Party, Trump Announces Donald Jr.’s Engagement To Bettina Anderson | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/at-white-house-holiday-party-trump-announces-donald-jr-s-engagement-to-bettina-anderson-watch/): The engagement will be Trump Jr.’s third, following his marriage to Vanessa Trump and a later engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- [How Israel’s expansion push deepens Palestinian suffering in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/how-israels-expansion-push-deepens-palestinian-suffering-in-west-bank/): Israel’s decision to formalise 19 so-called settlement outposts raises further fears for future of occupied territory.
- [Topuria says “false allegations of domestic abuse” behind UFC 324 absence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/topuria-says-false-allegations-of-domestic-abuse-behind-ufc-324-absence/): UFC title holder IIia Topuria took a break from the sport in November to fight what he is calling “attempted extortion”.
- [Has Benin’s foiled coup made ECOWAS a West African heavyweight once more?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/has-benins-foiled-coup-made-ecowas-a-west-african-heavyweight-once-more/): The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.
- [‘India, Jordan Can Be Growth Engines, Build Trusted Supply Chains’: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/india-jordan-can-be-growth-engines-build-trusted-supply-chains-pm-modi/): Addressing investors in Amman, PM Modi said India and Jordan could build trusted supply chains and unlock high-return investment opportunities.
- [After Residing 30 Years In US, 60-Year-Old Woman Detained During Green Card Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/after-residing-30-years-in-us-60-year-old-woman-detained-during-green-card-interview/): After migrating to the US, Kaur’s family initially settled in Laguna Beach before moving to Long Beach due to work in the Belmont Shore area.
- [Celebrations as Jordan reaches first Arab Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/celebrations-as-jordan-reaches-first-arab-cup-final/): Videos show celebrations after Jordan qualified for football’s Arab Cup final for the first time.
- [Cooper Flagg sets new record as youngest NBA player to score 40 points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/cooper-flagg-sets-new-record-as-youngest-nba-player-to-score-40-points/): Flagg joins LeBron James and Kevin Durant as only third teenager with at least 40 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- [Video: Mexico City politicians fight in Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/video-mexico-city-politicians-fight-in-congress/): Fighting broke out between lawmakers in Mexico City over the closure of the city’s transparency institute on Monday.
- [‘Bondi hero’ Ahmed al-Ahmed sends message to his loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/bondi-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-sends-message-to-his-loved-ones/): ‘Bondi hero’ Ahmed al-Ahmed sent a message to loved ones as he spoke on camera for the first time since being injured.
- [Turtle Island Liberation Front quartet charged for California NYE bomb plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/turtle-island-liberation-front-quartet-charged-for-california-nye-bomb-plot/): Antigovernment, anti-colonial group accused of targeting immigration agents and companies.
- [Three Indian Students Among Those Injured In Bondi Beach Shooting, Two Hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/three-indian-students-among-those-injured-in-bondi-beach-shooting-two-hospitalised/): A shooting incident at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah left 15 dead and 40 injured, including three Indian students. Naveed Akram and his father were identified as the shooters.
- [Bondi Beach Tragedy: Were Warning Signs Ignored Before Australia's Deadliest Attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/bondi-beach-tragedy-were-warning-signs-ignored-before-australias-deadliest-attack/): Naveed had previously drawn the attention of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) due to his connections with a Sydney-based Islamic State cell
- [‘Everything Is Fine’: Shashi Tharoor Reacts To His Absence From Congress' Delhi Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/everything-is-fine-shashi-tharoor-reacts-to-his-absence-from-congress-delhi-rally/): Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he was absent from Congress’ ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ rally because of “prior commitments”.
- [Royal Ride For Modi On Amman Visit: Crown Prince Al Hussein Drives PM To Jordan Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/royal-ride-for-modi-on-amman-visit-crown-prince-al-hussein-drives-pm-to-jordan-museum/): In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “On the way to The Jordan Museum with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II.”
- [Australian police say Bondi Beach attackers inspired by ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/australian-police-say-bondi-beach-attackers-inspired-by-isil/): Investigators say the deadly Bondi Beach attack is being treated as ‘terrorism’ after evidence of ISIL influence found.
- [Morocco’s Safi counts the cost in aftermath of deadly flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/moroccos-safi-counts-the-cost-in-aftermath-of-deadly-flash-floods/): Triggered by sudden torrential rains, the flash flood killed at least 37 people in the coastal city of Safi.
- [UK Armed Forces Chief Warns Of Russia, Tells Britain’s ‘Sons And Daughters’ To ‘Get Ready’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/uk-armed-forces-chief-warns-of-russia-tells-britains-sons-and-daughters-to-get-ready/): The head of Britain’s armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, said the nation’s “sons and daughters” need to be ready to fight.
- [LIVE: Israeli raids across West Bank, Gaza reels from aftermath of storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/live-israeli-raids-across-west-bank-gaza-reels-from-aftermath-of-storm/): Israeli forces continue raids across occupied West Bank as Gaza reels from Israeli attacks and aftermath of a storm.
- ['No Regret, Would Do It Again': Sydney Bondi Beach Hero Who Tackled Shooter May Lose His Arm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/no-regret-would-do-it-again-sydney-bondi-beach-hero-who-tackled-shooter-may-lose-his-arm/): Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming a shooter at Bondi Beach, endures severe injuries but remains grateful to Australia. Global support and praise continue to pour in.
- [Bangladesh Leader Threatens To Shelter Indian Separatist Forces: ‘Will Cut Off Seven Sisters’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/bangladesh-leader-threatens-to-shelter-indian-separatist-forces-will-cut-off-seven-sisters/): Hasnat Abdullah warned Dhaka might shelter anti-India forces and threatened to sever India’s northeastern region.
- [Trump sues BBC for $10bn over edited 2021 US Capitol riot speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trump-sues-bbc-for-10bn-over-edited-2021-us-capitol-riot-speech/): Lawyers for US President Donald Trump say the BBC caused him overwhelming reputational and financial harm.
- [Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/why-a-bollywood-spy-film-sparked-a-political-storm-in-india-and-pakistan/): Thriller starring Ranveer Singh has raised eyebrows over its portrayal of tensions between the two countries.
- [US military kills 8 in latest attacks on vessels in eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/us-military-kills-8-in-latest-attacks-on-vessels-in-eastern-pacific/): Three more attacks in the eastern Pacific Ocean come as the US increases military presence in Trinidad and Tobago.
- [Meet Jordan’s Royal Family: A Fighter Pilot Princess, A Star Trek King & Global Fashion Queen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/meet-jordans-royal-family-a-fighter-pilot-princess-a-star-trek-king-global-fashion-queen/): Queen Rania does not wear a hijab and Princess Salma is a jet pilot in the Jordanian Army. King Abdullah II’s family reflects a blend of Islamic identity with a modern public life
- [Private Jet Carrying 10 People Crashes During Emergency Landing In Mexico, 7 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/private-jet-carrying-10-people-crashes-during-emergency-landing-in-mexico-7-dead/): A private jet from Acapulco crashed in San Mateo Atenco near Toluca airport. Seven bodies recovered so far. Mayor Ana Muñiz oversaw evacuation of 130 people after a fire.
- [FBI Releases New Images Of Suspect In Brown Univ Shooting; Second Victim An Uzbek-Origin Student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/fbi-releases-new-images-of-suspect-in-brown-univ-shooting-second-victim-an-uzbek-origin-student/): FBI is offering a reward of up to £40,000 (around $50,000) for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect.
- [Ukraine Claims Sea Baby Drone Strike Disabled Russian Submarine At Black Sea Base | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/ukraine-claims-sea-baby-drone-strike-disabled-russian-submarine-at-black-sea-base-watch/): Ukraine’s SBU claims its Sea Baby drone critically damaged a Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarine at Novorossiysk, potentially costing Russia up to 500 million dollars.
- [WATCH Havan’s 24-Metre Statue Of Liberty As It Falls Like A Straw In Southern Brazil’s Severe Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/watch-havans-24-metre-statue-of-liberty-as-it-falls-like-a-straw-in-southern-brazils-severe-storm/): Guaiba’s mayor, Marcelo Maranata, confirmed the incident on social media, stating that the wind speeds at the time of the collapse were around 80 km/h.
- [PTI Seeks Permission To Meet Imran Khan In Jail, Authorities Say No Political Meetings Allowed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/pti-seeks-permission-to-meet-imran-khan-in-jail-authorities-say-no-political-meetings-allowed/): According to a top jail official, while meetings with family members and lawyers are allowed as per rules, political engagements inside the prison are not authorised.
- [Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as ‘extremist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/russian-court-designates-punk-band-pussy-riot-as-extremist-group/): Exiled punk band says its members are proud to be branded ‘extremists’ and hits back at Putin as an ‘aging sociopath’.
- [Is China-Japan Standoff A New Asia Crisis? Why India Can't Ignore The Indo-Pacific Flashpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/is-china-japan-standoff-a-new-asia-crisis-why-india-cant-ignore-the-indo-pacific-flashpoint/): Japan is now recalibrating its entire defence posture while China perceives an increasingly hostile environment around its periphery. Let’s find out how India will balance this
- [Trump urges China’s Xi to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trump-urges-chinas-xi-to-free-jailed-hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai/): Trump appeals to Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Jimmy Lai convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law.
- [‘They Put Words In My Mouth’: Trump Seeks Up To $10 Billion From BBC In Defamation Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/they-put-words-in-my-mouth-trump-seeks-up-to-10-billion-from-bbc-in-defamation-case/): US President Donald Trump said the British Broadcasting Corporation (BCC) put “words in his mouth”.
- ['Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Closer Than Ever': Trump Amid Talks In Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/ukraine-russia-peace-deal-closer-than-ever-trump-amid-talks-in-berlin/): Trump’s comments follow the diplomatic discussions between US, European, and NATO leaders, as well as Zelenskyy, in Berlin to negotiate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
- [Bondi Beach Father-Son Shooter Duo Were Driven By Islamic State Ideology: Australian PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/bondi-beach-father-son-shooter-duo-were-driven-by-islamic-state-ideology-australian-pm/): The attack on Hanukkah celebrations was among Australia’s deadliest mass shootings in three decades.
- ['Has Unique Way Of Respecting People's Will': At UN, India Mocks Pakistan's 'Democratic Credentials'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/has-unique-way-of-respecting-peoples-will-at-un-india-mocks-pakistans-democratic-credentials/): India’s Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Harish P objected to Pakistan’s J&K reference, calling it reflective of Islamabad’s “obsessive focus on harming India, its people”
- [Trump comments on deaths of US filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife cause outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trump-comments-on-deaths-of-us-filmmaker-rob-reiner-and-wife-cause-outrage/): Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their home, a discovery that quickly led to widespread reactions.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,391](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1391/): These are the key developments from day 1,391 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israel to demolish 25 homes in occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/israel-to-demolish-25-homes-in-occupied-west-banks-nur-shams-camp/): Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to ‘cage in’ Palestinians.
- [Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/trump-says-deal-to-end-ukraine-war-closer-than-ever-after-berlin-talks/): European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine.
- [Trump signs executive order labeling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/trump-signs-executive-order-labeling-fentanyl-weapon-of-mass-destruction/): Label is the latest instance of Trump using militarised language to justify US operations against drug smuggling.
- [How will US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/how-will-us-respond-to-the-killing-of-three-of-its-soldiers-in-syria/): Washington has blamed ISIL (ISIS) for the attack and promised retaliation.
- [Korea Zinc plans $7.4bn US minerals refinery with Washington’s backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/korea-zinc-plans-7-4bn-us-minerals-refinery-with-washingtons-backing/): Korea Zinc will start by acquiring two mining complexes and the only US zinc smelter, which is in Tennessee.
- [Australia faces gun control reckoning after Bondi Beach attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/australia-faces-gun-control-reckoning-after-bondi-beach-attack/): Australia’s past gun reform efforts were applauded as a gold standard, until the Bondi Beach attack.
- [Judge in Wisconsin, US faces trial over claims of aiding ICE evasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/judge-in-wisconsin-us-faces-trial-over-claims-of-aiding-ice-evasion/): Judge Hannah Dugan faces six years in prison if convicted for aiding defence against US federal immigration enforcement.
- [Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/venezuela-slams-european-councils-renewed-sanctions-as-futile/): Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc’s lack of autonomy on global matters.
- [Morocco advances to FIFA Arab Cup final after defeating UAE 3-0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/morocco-advances-to-fifa-arab-cup-final-after-defeating-uae-3-0/): Morocco has earned itself a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup final after soundly defeating the UAE 3-0 in Monday’s semi-final.
- [Honduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/honduras-election-official-says-disturbances-preventing-vote-recount/): Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.
- [Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/ukraine-claims-strike-on-russian-submarine-in-novorossiysk-with-sea-drones/): Kyiv says Kilo-class submarine is knocked out of operation in the first such attack using Sea Baby drones.
- [Hollywood director Rob Reiner, wife, murdered in Los Angeles home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/hollywood-director-rob-reiner-wife-murdered-in-los-angeles-home/): Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home.
- [Ukraine Says It Just Launched First-Ever Underwater Drone Strike To Target Russian Submarine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/ukraine-says-it-just-launched-first-ever-underwater-drone-strike-to-target-russian-submarine/): Ukraine’s SBU used Sub Sea Baby drones to damage a Russian Kilo-class submarine at Novorossiysk, marking a major escalation in drone warfare.
- [US social media rules for tourists could have ‘chilling effect’ on travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/us-social-media-rules-for-tourists-could-have-chilling-effect-on-travel/): US Travel Association responds to a government notice requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media data.
- [ICC rejects Israeli bid to block Gaza war crimes investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/icc-rejects-israeli-bid-to-block-gaza-war-crimes-investigation/): The decision comes amid mounting international pressure over the humanitarian toll of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [FBI Foils New Year's Eve Bomb Plot Targeting Los Angeles, 5 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/fbi-foils-new-years-eve-bomb-plot-targeting-los-angeles-5-arrested/): A bomb plot targeting US immigration agents and vehicles on New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles was foiled, with four arrests, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced.
- ['Only Allah Knows What I've Been Through': Bondi Beach 'Hero' Speaks For The First Time From Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/only-allah-knows-what-ive-been-through-bondi-beach-hero-speaks-for-the-first-time-from-hospital/): Syrian-origin Ahmed Al Ahmed had tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers and is now undergoing treatment at a hospital
- [US President Faces Backlash After Saying Rob Reiner’s Died Due To ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/us-president-faces-backlash-after-saying-rob-reiners-died-due-to-trump-derangement-syndrome/): Donald Trump faced bipartisan backlash after linking Rob Reiner’s killing to Trump Derangement Syndrome, with lawmakers condemning his politicisation of the family tragedy.
- [Europe’s efforts to undermine Trump’s plan on Ukraine may backfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/europes-efforts-to-undermine-trumps-plan-on-ukraine-may-backfire/): The European political elite still holds onto the belief that Ukraine can somehow prevail on the battlefield if funded.
- [Gaza authorities struggle to recover bodies from rubble amid winter storms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/gaza-authorities-struggle-to-recover-bodies-from-rubble-amid-winter-storms/): Despite obstacles, Civil Defence teams retrieve 20 bodies of Palestinians from under collapsed buildings.
- [Australian PM Trashes Netanyahu's Claim Linking Palestine Recognition To Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/australian-pm-trashes-netanyahus-claim-linking-palestine-recognition-to-bondi-beach-attack/): Anthony Albanese rejects Netanyahu’s claim linking Australia’s recognition of Palestine to the Bondi Beach attack, urging unity and stronger action against rising antisemitism.
- [Zelenskyy, US Envoys Meet In Berlin As Ukraine Peace Talks Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/zelenskyy-us-envoys-meet-in-berlin-as-ukraine-peace-talks-continue/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Berlin, signaling Ukraine may drop NATO ambitions for Western security guarantees amid key EU and Russia talks.
- [India Trashes Donald Trump's Claims Of Rice 'Dumping' In American Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/india-trashes-donald-trumps-claims-of-rice-dumping-in-american-market/): India rejects US dumping claims, stating most rice exports to the US are premium basmati. India cites no anti-dumping probe as Trump threatens more tariffs amid ongoing talks.
- [37 People Killed In Flash Floods Swamps Coastal Region Of Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/37-people-killed-in-flash-floods-swamps-coastal-region-of-morocco/): Flash floods in Morocco’s Safi region killed 37, flooded 70 homes, devastated businesses, and blocked roads, as the country faces its seventh year of drought and record heat.
- [England’s resident doctors to strike for five days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/englands-resident-doctors-to-strike-for-five-days/): Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
- [Palestinians in Gaza fear rain as war-damaged buildings collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/palestinians-in-gaza-fear-rain-as-war-damaged-buildings-collapse/): Storms in Gaza have caused war-damaged buildings to collapse, killing civilians and leaving many Palestinians afraid.
- [Israel demolishes more buildings in military-controlled Gaza: Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/israel-demolishes-more-buildings-in-military-controlled-gaza-analysis/): Satellite images show ongoing demolitions behind ‘yellow line’; experts warn actions likely violate Geneva Convention.
- [‘Strategic Message To Humanity’: PM Modi Hails Jordan’s Stand Against Terrorism, Extremism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/strategic-message-to-humanity-pm-modi-hails-jordans-stand-against-terrorism-extremism/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi also acknowledged Jordan’s role in regional peace efforts, particularly on Gaza.
- [Ukraine peace talks intensify as EU debates use of frozen Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/ukraine-peace-talks-intensify-as-eu-debates-use-of-frozen-russian-assets/): As Ukraine peace talks continue, Zelenskyy is meeting European and US officials in Berlin over security guarantees.
- [Free after 21 years in Assad prisons, a Syrian adjusts to being home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/free-after-21-years-in-assad-prisons-a-syrian-adjusts-to-being-home/): Fouad Naal, 52, was in Sednaya and Adra prisons for 21 years until December 8, 2024. A year later, he tells his story.
- [Police detain son of Hollywood director-actor Rob Reiner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/police-detain-son-of-hollywood-director-actor-rob-reiner/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Louvre shut down as museum staff stage strike over working conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/louvre-shut-down-as-museum-staff-stage-strike-over-working-conditions/): Many tourists in Paris were disappointed Monday morning when the Louvre was closed after workers walked off the job.
- [Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile’s newly elected far-right leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/15/who-is-jose-antonio-kast-chiles-newly-elected-far-right-leader/): The president-elect has vowed to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies.
- [Trump orders naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-orders-naval-blockade-targeting-venezuelan-oil/): US President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
- [Activists decry state of Tunisia’s democracy, 15 years after Arab Spring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/activists-decry-state-of-tunisias-democracy-15-years-after-arab-spring/): The Arab Spring began in Tunisia 15 years ago, after Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself triggering unrest.
- [Trump Orders Blockade Of Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Tankers Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-orders-blockade-of-venezuelas-sanctioned-oil-tankers-amid-rising-tensions/): Trump announced a total blockade of sanctioned oil vessels to and from Venezuela, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro amid US military buildup and rising Caribbean tensions.
- [Syrian Roots, Split-Second Response: How Bondi Bystander Disarmed Sydney Shooting Gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/syrian-roots-split-second-response-how-bondi-bystander-disarmed-sydney-shooting-gunman/): Ahmed Al Ahmed previously served as a police officer and member of Syria’s central security forces before leaving the country in 2006.
- [South Africa to deport Kenyans involved in US-Afrikaner refugee scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/south-africa-to-deport-kenyans-involved-in-us-afrikaner-refugee-scheme/): Foreign nationals arrested for illegally processing applications under Trump’s programme for white South Africans.
- [How have India’s exports jumped 20 percent, despite Trump’s trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/how-have-indias-exports-jumped-20-percent-despite-trumps-trade-war/): Despite a 50 percent tariff, India’s exports to the US grew by more than one-fifth in November.
- [The Last Doctor Standing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/the-last-doctor-standing/): In a Gaza hospital under siege, Dr Hussam Abu Safia saves lives amid blockade, tragedy and detention.
- [Why tech billionaires are quietly bankrolling Europe’s far-right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/why-tech-billionaires-are-quietly-bankrolling-europes-far-right/): US tech moguls want to bring down the European Union, and they’re fueling conspiracies about migrant invasions to do it.
- [Israel to advance plans for 9,000 houses in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/israel-to-advance-plans-for-9000-houses-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli authorities are engaged in multiple major efforts to ensure there will be no Palestinian state in the future.
- [US Travel Ban: Citizens From 7 New Nations Barred From Entry, Check If Your Country Is On The List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/us-travel-ban-citizens-from-7-new-nations-barred-from-entry-check-if-your-country-is-on-the-list/): Citizens from these seven countries, along with holders of Palestinian Authority documents, are now barred from entering the United States under the expanded travel ban.
- [In Special Gesture, Ethiopian PM Drives PM Modi In His Car To Bid Farewell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/in-special-gesture-ethiopian-pm-drives-pm-modi-in-his-car-to-bid-farewell/): The Ethiopia visit is an addition in a series of high-profile instances where PM Modi has shared informal car rides with world leaders during official engagements.
- [Annoy Trump Or Face People's Wrath: Two Hard Choices Before Pakistan’s Asim Munir Over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/annoy-trump-or-face-peoples-wrath-two-hard-choices-before-pakistans-asim-munir-over-gaza/): Analysts say Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir faces a Gaza dilemma, with any choice risking either Donald Trump’s anger or domestic backlash from a pro-Palestinian public.
- [From Ethiopia To Ghana: How PM Modi’s Visits Boosted India’s Strategic Partnership With Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/from-ethiopia-to-ghana-how-pm-modis-visits-boosted-indias-strategic-partnership-with-africa/): PM Modi on Wednesday underscored the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit, calling the signing of multiple agreements a “significant” step in strengthening bilateral partnership
- [US vs Venezuela: How Oil, Power And Sanctions Are Pushing Them Towards A Dangerous Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/us-vs-venezuela-how-oil-power-and-sanctions-are-pushing-them-towards-a-dangerous-standoff/): Since September, the US military has significantly increased its presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships, marines and helicopters
- [‘Might Never See Him Again’: Imran Khan’s Sons Warn Of Grave Risk To His Life In Adiala Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/might-never-see-him-again-imran-khans-sons-warn-of-grave-risk-to-his-life-in-adiala-jail/): Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Isa Khan fear they may never see their father, Imran Khan, again as he remains in Adiala Jail, allegedly facing psychological torture.
- [Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey fourth round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/barcelona-beat-guadalajara-in-copa-del-rey-fourth-round/): A 90th minute goal by Marcus Rashford ensured defending champions Barcelona held off Copa del Rey minnows Guadalajara.
- [Rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite recent peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/rebels-advance-in-eastern-dr-congo-despite-recent-peace-deal/): After seizing the strategic border town of Uvira, M23 rebels are now pushing further south along Lake Tanganyika.
- [Video: Mourners attend funeral of rabbi killed in Bondi shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/video-mourners-attend-funeral-of-rabbi-killed-in-bondi-shooting/): Hundreds of people have attended the funeral in Australia of Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
- [Morocco launches nationwide emergency relief after floods kill dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/morocco-launches-nationwide-emergency-relief-after-floods-kill-dozens/): Authorities distribute aid to tens of thousands of families hit by deadly winter storms.
- [Nigeria must not become America’s next battlefield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/nigeria-must-not-become-americas-next-battlefield/): Inflammatory US rhetoric risks turning Nigeria’s internal crisis into an excuse for military intervention.
- ['Taken Care Of Dad': Schizophrenic Indian-Origin Man Kills Father With Sledgehammer In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/taken-care-of-dad-schizophrenic-indian-origin-man-kills-father-with-sledgehammer-in-us/): Abhijit Patel surrendered to the police upon their arrival. During questioning, he claimed he had a “religious obligation” to kill his father due to alleged childhood molestation.
- [200 Children, 1 Father: How Chinese Billionaires Are Building Mega Families In The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/200-children-1-father-how-chinese-billionaires-are-building-mega-families-in-the-us/): Wealthy Chinese parents are using surrogacy to have children in the US who gain American citizenship, sparking ethical, legal, and geopolitical controversy
- [‘Manufacturing Is Declining’: Rahul Gandhi Visits BMW Plant In Germany, Praises Indian Engineering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/manufacturing-is-declining-rahul-gandhi-visits-bmw-plant-in-germany-praises-indian-engineering/): Gandhi praised the presence of Indian engineering talent in international projects, saying it reflected the potential of Indian manufacturers when given the right opportunities.
- [Drone attacks kill over 100 civilians across war-torn Sudan’s Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/drone-attacks-kill-over-100-civilians-across-war-torn-sudans-kordofan/): Fighting intensifies as humanitarian crisis deepens with cholera outbreak and mass displacement.
- [Video: Jane Austen fans celebrate 250th anniversary of her birth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/video-jane-austen-fans-celebrate-250th-anniversary-of-her-birth/): Fans of English novelist Jane Austen have been celebrating the anniversary of her birth 250 years ago.
- [LIVE: Another Gaza home caves in as Israel keeps blocking shelter supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/live-another-gaza-home-caves-in-as-israel-keeps-blocking-shelter-supplies/): Rescuers save six Palestinians, including two children, in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp after family home collapses.
- [PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome At Ethiopian Parliament In Addis Ababa | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/pm-modi-receives-rousing-welcome-at-ethiopian-parliament-in-addis-ababa-video/): Calling the moment a great privilege, PM Modi said it was wonderful to be in Ethiopia, the “land of lions”.
- [Death Valley, The Hottest Place On Earth, Is Flooded — And A Lake From The Ice Age Is Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/death-valley-the-hottest-place-on-earth-is-flooded-and-a-lake-from-the-ice-age-is-back/): After 10,000 years, Death Valley’s ancient Lake Manly has reappeared following record rainfall, creating a rare and stunning natural spectacle
- [What Is Behind Trump’s Expanded US Travel Ban Taking Effect In January 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/what-is-behind-trumps-expanded-us-travel-ban-taking-effect-in-january-2026/): From terrorism threats to forged documents and high visa overstays, the Trump administration has cited a wide set of risks behind its decision to expand the travel ban.
- [Arctic sees hottest year since 1900 as climate crisis continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/arctic-sees-hottest-year-since-1900-as-climate-crisis-continues/): Report finds warmest temperatures, loss of snow cover as US joins arctic countries to push ahead with oil drilling.
- [Knicks rally to beat Spurs, win first NBA Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/knicks-rally-to-beat-spurs-win-first-nba-cup-final/): New York Knicks end their more-than-half-a-century trophy drought in the NBA with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
- ['Deeply Moving': Ethiopian Singers Honour PM Modi With Soulful Rendition Of 'Vande Mataram' | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/deeply-moving-ethiopian-singers-honour-pm-modi-with-soulful-rendition-of-vande-mataram-watch/): PM Modi received a heartwarming welcome with a soulful rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at a banquet dinner hosted by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali.
- [Sydney Bondi Beach Shooter Naveed Akram Wakes Up From Coma, Charged With 59 Offences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/sydney-bondi-beach-shooter-naveed-akram-wakes-up-from-coma-charged-with-59-offences/): Naveed Akram, who was critically wounded during the Bondi Beach terror attack, has woken from his coma and is conscious in the hospital.
- ['Land Of Lion': PM Modi 'Feels At Home' In Ethiopia, Says It Reminds Him Of Gujarat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/land-of-lion-pm-modi-feels-at-home-in-ethiopia-says-it-reminds-him-of-gujarat/): Post Content
- [Myanmar regime claims Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ despite son’s fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/myanmar-regime-claims-aung-san-suu-kyi-in-good-health-despite-sons-fears/): Noble laureate’s son says military must ‘prove’ Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.
- [Presidents the Arab Spring toppled, where are they now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/presidents-the-arab-spring-toppled-where-are-they-now/): On December 17, 2010, Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire, triggering protests across the Arab world.
- [Australian police charge alleged Bondi Beach gunman as first funerals held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/australian-police-charge-alleged-bondi-beach-gunman-as-first-funerals-held/): Fifty-nine charges are being introduced after the deadly shooting that also wounded dozens of others.
- [Why Ethiopia Welcomed PM Modi With Traditional Coffee Ceremony At The Airport | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/why-ethiopia-welcomed-pm-modi-with-traditional-coffee-ceremony-at-the-airport-explained/): PM Modi was welcomed with Ethiopia’s traditional coffee ceremony, a ritual of life and friendship that symbolises respect, community, and diplomatic warmth
- [Watch: Mexico City Politicians Pull Hair, Trade Punches During Debate Over Public Scrutiny Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/watch-mexico-city-politicians-pull-hair-trade-punches-during-debate-over-public-scrutiny-panel/): Female lawmakers from PAN and Morena brawled in the Congress of Mexico City over a rule dispute, with hair-pulling and blows caught on live TV.
- [India’s new suicide crisis: Poll workers take lives amid voter recount rush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/indias-new-suicide-crisis-poll-workers-take-lives-amid-voter-recount-rush/): At least 33 poll officials have died since launch of criticised revision of electoral rolls, many of them by suicide.
- [Who Is Mustapha Kharbouch? Brown University Faces Heat For ‘Scrubbing’ His Profile Amid Manhunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/who-is-mustapha-kharbouch-brown-university-faces-heat-for-scrubbing-his-profile-amid-manhunt/): The name of Mustapha Kharbouch, a first-year student and a Palestinian refugee born in Lebanon, surfaced after Brown University was accused of deleting his online student profile.
- [Are Russia And Ukraine Close To A Ceasefire? What Trump Said And What Happened In Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/are-russia-and-ukraine-close-to-a-ceasefire-what-trump-said-and-what-happened-in-berlin/): Despite Trump calling a Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ and leaders sounding upbeat after the Berlin meetings, major obstacles still remain.
- [December 17, 1967: The Day Australia’s Prime Minister Entered The Sea And Vanished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/december-17-1967-the-day-australias-prime-minister-entered-the-sea-and-vanished/): On December 17, 1967, Australia’s Prime Minister Harold Holt went swimming and vanished without a trace. His disappearance remains one of history’s greatest mysteries
- [Nick Reiner Appears Totally ‘Calm’ Hours Before Allegedly Stabbing Parents In New Footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/nick-reiner-appears-totally-calm-hours-before-allegedly-stabbing-parents-in-new-footage/): Nick Reiner was seen near his Brentwood home before Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and is represented by Alan Jackson.
- ['Ticking Time Bomb': Nick Reiner Wouldn't Sleep For Days, Punch Walls In 'Meth-Fueled Rage'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/ticking-time-bomb-nick-reiner-wouldnt-sleep-for-days-punch-walls-in-meth-fueled-rage/): Nick, 32, was arrested and charged with murder hours after the bodies of his father Rob Reiner and mother Michele Reiner were found at their Los Angeles residence over the weekend.
- [UN Declares December 21 As World Meditation Day Amid Rising Global Stress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/un-declares-december-21-as-world-meditation-day-amid-rising-global-stress/): World Meditation Day will feature a 33-hour synchronized meditation across more than 100 countries.
- ['Blatant Human Rights Violation': PTI Alleges Illegal Solitary Confinement Of Imran Khan In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/blatant-human-rights-violation-pti-alleges-illegal-solitary-confinement-of-imran-khan-in-jail/): Imran Khan’s sister Alima Khan accused jail authorities of deliberately isolating the former PM to cut him off from the public and suppress his political message
- [Trump stands by chief of staff after shock remarks about Vance, Bondi, Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-stands-by-chief-of-staff-after-shock-remarks-about-vance-bondi-musk/): White House’s Susie Wiles gives bombshell interview about US administration, including Trump’s views on Putin, Ukraine.
- [‘Nobody More Loyal Than Susie’: Rubio Calls Trump’s Top Aide’s Tell-All Interview ‘Manipulated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/nobody-more-loyal-than-susie-rubio-calls-trumps-top-aides-tell-all-interview-manipulated/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said White House Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview was manipulated.
- [‘Evil Forces Of Radical Islamic Terrorism’: Trump Condemns Sydney Shooting At Hanukkah Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/evil-forces-of-radical-islamic-terrorism-trump-condemns-sydney-shooting-at-hanukkah-event/): US President Donald Trump said he will be “a friend to the Jewish community” as he hosted a Hanukkah celebration in the White House.
- [White House Chief Says Trump Has 'Alcoholic Personality', Calls Elon Musk 'Avowed Drug User'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/white-house-chief-says-trump-has-alcoholic-personality-calls-elon-musk-avowed-drug-user/): In her shockingly candid remarks about the Trump administration, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles called Elon Musk a “ketamine user” and JD Vance a “conspiracy theorist”.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,392](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1392/): These are the key developments from day 1,392 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ex-Harvard morgue manager who stole body parts gets 8 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/ex-harvard-morgue-manager-who-stole-body-parts-gets-8-years-in-prison/): Judge sentences Harvard Medical School morgue manager for stealing organs and various body parts for sale to others.
- [Jaishankar Meets Netanyahu In Israel, Discusses Deepening Bilateral Strategic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/jaishankar-meets-netanyahu-in-israel-discusses-deepening-bilateral-strategic-partnership/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed the India-Israel Strategic Partnership during his two-day visit to the country.
- [‘Every Australian Wanted To’: Bystander Feels No Remorse After Stomping On Bondi Shooter’s Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/every-australian-wanted-to-bystander-feels-no-remorse-after-stomping-on-bondi-shooters-head/): Video footage circulating online shows Barnfield running shirtless across a concrete footbridge before stomping on the head of one of the suspects.
- ['The Best Is Yet To Come': Trump To Address Nation On Wednesday Night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/the-best-is-yet-to-come-trump-to-address-nation-on-wednesday-night/): Donald Trump said he would give a televised address to the nation on Wednesday night, where he is likely to talk about the “historic accomplishments” of his administration.
- [Trump Announces Total Blockade Of Sanctioned Oil Tankers Entering, Leaving Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-announces-total-blockade-of-sanctioned-oil-tankers-entering-leaving-venezuela/): The ‌administration has ‌moved thousands of troops and nearly a dozen warships – including an aircraft carrier – to the region in recent months.
- [Brown University Shooting: FBI Chief Releases Timeline Video Of ‘Person Of Interest’ Amid Manhunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/brown-university-shooting-fbi-chief-releases-timeline-video-of-person-of-interest-amid-manhunt/): FBI Director Kash Patel released the timeline video which showed the chilling movements of the “person of interest” in Brown University shooting.
- [Trump orders ‘total’ blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-orders-total-blockade-of-sanctioned-venezuelan-oil-tankers/): The order comes a week after the US military seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.
- [Thousands protest in Slovakia against Fico government’s judicial reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/thousands-protest-in-slovakia-against-fico-governments-judicial-reforms/): Protesters called on President Pellegrini, usually an ally of Prime Minister Fico, to veto the changes.
- [Canadian MP blocked from West Bank rejects Israel’s ‘safety concern’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/canadian-mp-blocked-from-west-bank-rejects-israels-safety-concern-claims/): ‘How is it that members of parliament are a public safety concern?’ Canadian MP Jenny Kwan tells Al Jazeera.
- [Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/canada-announces-new-methane-emission-standards-for-oil-and-gas-sector/): The new rules, which will take effect in 2028, aim to cut emissions by 75 percent by 2035.
- [Palestinian infant freezes to death in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/palestinian-infant-freezes-to-death-in-gaza-as-israel-keeps-blocking-aid/): Winter cold ‘becomes lethal’ as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave.
- [Trump expands US travel ban to include Syria, Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trump-expands-us-travel-ban-to-include-syria-palestine/): US adds five Arab and African countries to travel ban list as right-wing politicians intensify Islamophobic rhetoric.
- [Shorter Shortlist: US Travel Ban Now Touches Nearly 5% Of The World As Trump Bars 5 More Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/shorter-shortlist-us-travel-ban-now-touches-nearly-5-of-the-world-as-trump-bars-5-more-nations/): This latest move brings the total number of countries under either full or partial restrictions to over 30
- [Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/trumps-approval-rating-drops-to-39-amid-economic-concerns-us-poll/): Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests Americans are increasingly unhappy with Trump’s handling of the economy.
- [What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/whats-behind-south-americas-shift-to-the-right/): Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades.
- [Palestinians mourn teenager killed by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/palestinians-mourn-teenager-killed-by-israeli-troops-in-occupied-west-bank/): Mourners crowded the streets of Tuqu in the occupied West Bank to say goodbye to 16-year-old Ammar Sabah.
- [Will the Bondi Beach shooting change Australia’s gun laws?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/will-the-bondi-beach-shooting-change-australias-gun-laws/): A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration shocked Australia. How did it become the deadliest attack in decades?
- [US Muslim group sues Florida’s DeSantis over ‘terrorism’ designation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/us-muslim-group-sues-floridas-desantis-over-terrorism-designation/): CAIR lawsuit says the Republican governor is targeting the civil rights group to suppress its advocacy for Palestine.
- [Dashcam footage captures moment couple tries to stop Bondi shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/dashcam-footage-captures-moment-couple-tries-to-stop-bondi-shooter/): Dashcam video shows a couple trying to stop a gunman during the Bondi Beach attack in Australia.
- [Praise for people who died while trying to stop Bondi Beach attackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/praise-for-people-who-died-while-trying-to-stop-bondi-beach-attackers/): One of the bystanders who tried to stop the attack came to Australia from the USSR to escape anti-Semitic persecution.
- [US officially labels Colombia’s EGC group a ‘terrorist organization’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/us-officially-labels-colombias-egc-group-a-terrorist-organization/): Analysts warn US ‘terrorist’ designation of the EGC could escalate violence and hinder peace negotiations in Colombia.
- [Why subscriptions are taking over our lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/why-subscriptions-are-taking-over-our-lives/): We look at how companies are shifting intentionally towards subscription models.
- [Hegseth ‘proud’ of Caribbean boat strikes, won’t release full video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/hegseth-proud-of-caribbean-boat-strikes-wont-release-full-video/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the full video of a controversial Caribbean strike is “top secret.”
- [Anchor Of Global South: India And Ethiopia Elevate Ties To ‘Strategic Partnership’ During PM Modi's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/anchor-of-global-south-india-and-ethiopia-elevate-ties-to-strategic-partnership-during-pm-modis-visit/): The visit culminated in the signing of several landmark agreements and MoUs that provide the legal and operational framework for this new strategic era
- [Weather becomes weapon in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/weather-becomes-weapon-in-israels-genocidal-war-on-gaza/): Hypothermia claimed the life of another infant and strong winds left a trail of destruction as storms again hit Gaza.
- [Russia lists German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as ‘undesirable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/russia-lists-german-broadcaster-deutsche-welle-as-undesirable/): Moscow says the label means any form of cooperation with the broadcaster will be prosecuted.
- [PM Modi Conferred Ethiopia’s Highest Honour During Addis Ababa Visit, First World Leader To Receive It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/pm-modi-conferred-ethiopias-highest-honour-during-addis-ababa-visit-first-world-leader-to-receive-it/): Prime Minister Modi received Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, The Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia, during his first bilateral visit, highlighting strong India-Ethiopia ties.
- [Iran’s foreign minister says strikes won’t stop nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/irans-foreign-minister-says-strikes-wont-stop-nuclear-programme/): Exclusive: Iran’s foreign minister sits down with Fault Lines to discuss the nuclear standoff and diplomatic deadlock.
- [Yale report unveils RSF attempt to cover up Sudan atrocities, mass burials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/yale-report-unveils-rsf-attempt-to-cover-up-sudan-atrocities-mass-burials/): Yale research lab finds evidence that Sudanese group buried, burned, and removed human remains after el-Fasher massacre.
- [Palestine Action hunger strikers risk dying in UK Prisons, say lawyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-risk-dying-in-uk-prisons-say-lawyers/): Lawyers acting for eight Palestine Action hunger strikers held in UK prisons say the lives of the detainees are at risk.
- [US unemployment hits highest level since 2021 as labour market cools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/us-unemployment-hits-highest-level-since-2021-as-labour-market-cools/): Unemployment rate rises to 4.6 percent as job cuts hit federal workers and manufacturing sector.
- [Thailand Demands Unilateral Ceasefire From Cambodia As Border Clashes Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/thailand-demands-unilateral-ceasefire-from-cambodia-as-border-clashes-continue/): Thailand demands Cambodia declare a ceasefire first as border clashes continue, killing 32 and displacing 800000.
- [Fight At Conan O’Brien’s Party, Hotel Room In Blood: New Details Emerge In Nick Reiner Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/fight-at-conan-obriens-party-hotel-room-in-blood-new-details-emerge-in-nick-reiner-case/): As per reports, Nick Reiner was involved in a bitter and public shouting match with Rob Reiner at Conan O’Brien’s party.
- [Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua: Start time, fight card, prize money, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-start-time-fight-card-prize-money-how-to-watch/): Social media boxing star Jake Paul clashes with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami.
- [Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is “about scapegoating”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/anti-semitism-and-islamophobia-is-about-scapegoating/): “Hatred is about scapegoating.
- [Top Trump aide suggests boat strikes aim to topple Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/top-trump-aide-suggests-boat-strikes-aim-to-topple-venezuelas-maduro/): White House’s Susie wiles appears to contradict the official narrative portraying the attacks as an antidrug campaign.
- [Man who drove into Liverpool parade jailed for 21 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/man-who-drove-into-liverpool-parade-jailed-for-21-years/): A British man who drove his car into a crowd of football fans in Liverpool has been sentenced to 21,5 years in prison.
- [Israel denies entry to Canadian MPs trying to reach occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/israel-denies-entry-to-canadian-mps-trying-to-reach-occupied-west-bank/): Advocacy group urges sanctions on Israel after Canadian delegation, including six lawmakers, turned back to Jordan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: Is a ceasefire deal on the horizon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/russia-ukraine-war-is-a-ceasefire-deal-on-the-horizon/): Experts say a ceasefire deal is unlikely to be close, as many sticking points remain.
- [Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by midcentury, study finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/thousands-of-glaciers-to-melt-each-year-by-midcentury-study-finds/): Scientists say up to 4,000 glaciers could melt annually if global warming is not curbed.
- [UK announces independent probe into foreign interference in politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/uk-announces-independent-probe-into-foreign-interference-in-politics/): Minister says probe in response to case of ex-Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill, jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
- [Israeli leaders condemned for politicising Bondi massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/israeli-leaders-condemned-for-politicising-bondi-massacre/): Australia’s government is fending off political attacks from inside and outside the country after the Bondi massacre.
- [Pak’s Water Woes To Rise: After IWT Suspension By India, Taliban To Build Dams On Kunar | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/paks-water-woes-to-rise-after-iwt-suspension-by-india-taliban-to-build-dams-on-kunar-exclusive/): “The Afghan Taliban regime has approved the plan. The diversion of Kunar water will directly reduce flow into Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region,” say Taliban sources
- [New Video Captures Elderly Couple’s Final Moments Confronting Bondi Beach Gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/new-video-captures-elderly-couples-final-moments-confronting-bondi-beach-gunman/): In the video, an elderly man wearing shorts and a lavender T-shirt is seen wrestling with a man dressed in white trousers who is holding a firearm.
- [Israel is imploding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/israel-is-imploding/): Quietly, but steadily, the Israeli geopolitical clout is shrinking while the Israeli state is succumbing to dysfunction.
- [Paul Doyle, Liverpool football parade driver, jailed for more than 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/paul-doyle-liverpool-football-parade-driver-jailed-for-more-than-20-years/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Refugee who intervened in Bondi shooting mistaken for gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/refugee-who-intervened-in-bondi-shooting-mistaken-for-gunman/): A man who ran towards a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia is a Middle Eastern refugee.
- [Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/16/europe-establishes-ukraine-reparations-commission-amid-push-to-end-war/): The International Claims Commission is tasked with assessing reparation claims and determining amounts to be paid.
- [France, Germany At Odds: Is Europe's 'Super Fighter Jet' Project Already Falling Apart?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/france-germany-at-odds-is-europes-super-fighter-jet-project-already-falling-apart/): The absence of FCAS from the agenda underlines how sharply relations have deteriorated between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron
- [Is This Finland's Bold Energy Bet? How Helsinki Is Using Internet Heat To Power Homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/is-this-finlands-bold-energy-bet-how-helsinki-is-using-internet-heat-to-power-homes/): While much of Europe is focused on expanding solar, wind and green hydrogen, Finland is also examining what lies beneath and around existing systems
- [Baby Mohammed freezes to death as Gaza battles winter and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/baby-mohammed-freezes-to-death-as-gaza-battles-winter-and-displacement/): Eman Abu al-Khair mourns as cold weather kills her newborn, exposing harsh realities faced by displaced families.
- [Israel strikes across south, eastern Lebanon in latest truce violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/israel-strikes-across-south-eastern-lebanon-in-latest-truce-violation/): The continued Israeli bombardment has drawn sharp criticism from the UN, which has recorded dozens of civilian deaths.
- [Video: Netanyahu announces major Israeli gas deal with Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/video-netanyahu-announces-major-israeli-gas-deal-with-egypt/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced ‘the largest gas deal in Israel’s history’ with Egypt.
- [Rape, Genocide And Repression: How Pakistan Unleashed Atrocities During 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/rape-genocide-and-repression-how-pakistan-unleashed-atrocities-during-1971-bangladesh-liberation-war/): Estimates indicate that 200,000 to 400,000 women were raped by Pakistani soldiers and their auxiliaries.
- [Bird Dangerous Than King Cobra Can Cause Mild Paralysis heart attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bird-dangerous-than-king-cobra-can-cause-mild-paralysis-heart-attack/): Hooded pitohui, New Guinea’s toxic bird, carries batrachotoxin from melyrid beetles. Discover its unique defense and Jack Dumbacher’s scientific findings.
- [Five key takeaways from Trump’s state-of-the-nation address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/five-key-takeaways-from-trumps-state-of-the-nation-address/): The US president blamed immigrants for the country’s woes and promised an ‘economic boom’ in 2026.
- [Cambodia says Thailand bombed casino hub on border, with no truce in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/cambodia-says-thailand-bombed-casino-hub-on-border-with-no-truce-in-sight/): Despite Trump claim of ceasefire, no end on horizon to latest round of conflict recently reignited by border skirmish.
- [Mbappe scores late to seal Real Madrid win over Talavera in Copa del Rey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/mbappe-scores-late-to-seal-real-madrid-win-over-talavera-in-copa-del-rey/): Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help Real Madrid overcome a stubborn challenge from third-division side Talavera.
- [Trump inherited a “different and difficult” economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-inherited-a-different-and-difficult-economy/): Ethan Baker on the rising cost of living in the US and what he sees as President Trump’s efforts to bring prices down.
- [Donald Trump’s Address Draws Online Pushback As Memes, Fact-Checks Flood Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/donald-trumps-address-draws-online-pushback-as-memes-fact-checks-flood-social-media/): Trump’s sweeping claims of an economic turnaround triggered online backlash, with critics and fact checks challenging his figures on inflation and investment.
- [‘Will Kick Him Out’: Why India’s High Commission In Dhaka Is Under Growing Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/will-kick-him-out-why-indias-high-commission-in-dhaka-is-under-growing-threat/): With politicians making anti-India remarks, extremist forces too have joined in and warned the Indian Mission of “consequences”
- [Lalit Modi Hosts Lavish 70th Birthday Bash For Vijay Mallya In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/lalit-modi-hosts-lavish-70th-birthday-bash-for-vijay-mallya-in-london/): Photographs from the evening featured a mix of prominent personalities from various fields. Actor Idris Elba and fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla were among the guests.
- [What Is China’s Secret ‘Manhattan Project’ And Why It Could Rewrite AI Chip Race With The West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/what-is-chinas-secret-manhattan-project-and-why-it-could-rewrite-ai-chip-race-with-the-west/): A secret Chinese programme to achieve chip self-reliance has reached a milestone that the West has tried for years to prevent.
- [G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, China slams ‘interference’ in its affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/g7-calls-for-jimmy-lais-release-china-slams-interference-in-its-affairs/): G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to ‘end such prosecutions’, release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately.
- [Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/ukraine-drones-kill-3-in-russias-rostov-as-eu-debates-war-funding-for-kyiv/): Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock Russian assets to show Moscow its desire to continue war next year is ‘pointless’.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/russia-ukraine-war-live-eu-holds-key-summit-to-strengthen-kyivs-hand/): European leaders gathering to decide on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.
- [Qatar’s PM says Israeli ceasefire violations ‘endanger’ entire Gaza process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/qatars-pm-says-israeli-ceasefire-violations-endanger-entire-gaza-process/): Visiting US, prime minister calls for urgent move to second phase as winter storms worsen humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- [Trump hails Gaza ceasefire success during national address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-hails-gaza-ceasefire-success-during-national-address/): US President Donald Trump said the Gaza truce brought peace to the Middle East “for the first time in 3,000 years.”
- [‘Disturbing Echoes Of 1971’: Sheikh Hasina On Attacks On Minorities, Women In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/disturbing-echoes-of-1971-sheikh-hasina-on-attacks-on-minorities-women-in-bangladesh/): Referring to the mass rape of Bangladeshi women in 1971, Hasina argued that the ideological forces responsible for those crimes are again finding space amid political instability.
- [Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/academy-awards-youtube-sign-deal-to-livestream-oscars-from-2029/): Organisers say the deal with YouTube will allow viewers to watch the awards ceremony on an ‘unprecedented global scale’.
- [The Arab Spring hasn’t ended, and Arab regimes know it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/the-arab-spring-hasnt-ended-and-arab-regimes-know-it/): Fifteen years on, repression is deeper, dissent is criminalised, but democracy is still the public demand.
- [Why the Arab Spring was never a failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/why-the-arab-spring-was-never-a-failure/): The uprisings did not collapse into irrelevance. They transformed how millions understood citizenship and dignity.
- [Why Trump’s Call For Pakistani Troops In Gaza Puts Asim Munir In A Tight Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/why-trumps-call-for-pakistani-troops-in-gaza-puts-asim-munir-in-a-tight-spot/): Trump’s Gaza plan includes a stabilisation force, and Pakistan is under pressure to join, but Munir faces political, religious and diplomatic hurdles at home.
- [Elon Musk-Backed Billionaire Jared Isaacman Confirmed As NASA Chief As Moon Race Heats Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/elon-musk-backed-billionaire-jared-isaacman-confirmed-as-nasa-chief-as-moon-race-heats-up/): The 42-year-old billionaire is an amateur jet pilot and became the first non-professional astronaut to carry out a spacewalk.
- [Bangladesh Shuts Down 2 Indian Visa Application Centres Over 'Security Situation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bangladesh-shuts-down-2-indian-visa-application-centres-over-security-situation/): Bangladesh on Thursday shut down the Indian Visa Application Center in Rajshahi, Khulna, in view of the security situation in the country.
- [From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/from-a-for-algebra-to-t-for-tariffs-arabic-words-used-in-english-speech/): Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that made their way into English?
- [US approves $11bn in arms sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-approves-11bn-in-arms-sales-to-taiwan-in-deal-likely-to-anger-china/): Huge US arms package for Taiwan includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzer artillery, antitank missiles, and drones.
- [Indian Team To Join Sydney Bondi Beach Attack Probe Over Suspect's Hyderabad Link, India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/indian-team-to-join-sydney-bondi-beach-attack-probe-over-suspects-hyderabad-link-india-visit/): The decision follows inputs that the suspect held an Indian passport, triggering jurisdictional and intelligence-sharing requirements between the two countries.
- [Bangladesh Crisis Poses 'Very Real' Threat To India, Says Sheikh Hasina's Son, Warns Of Islamist Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bangladesh-crisis-poses-very-real-threat-to-india-says-sheikh-hasinas-son-warns-of-islamist-rise/): Sajeeb Wazed Joy said regression in Bangladesh’s internal stability could reverse gains in curbing insurgent activity along the India-Bangladesh border
- ['Sleepy Joe, Divisive Obama': Trump Hangs Plaques Mocking Former Presidents In White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/sleepy-joe-divisive-obama-trump-hangs-plaques-mocking-former-presidents-in-white-house/): Instead of offering neutral historical summaries, the plaques are written in pointed and opinionated language and read like Trump’s posts on his social network.
- [‘Crude Interference’: China Lashes Out At G7, EU Over Jimmy Lai Verdict Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/crude-interference-china-lashes-out-at-g7-eu-over-jimmy-lai-verdict-criticism/): Beijing pushed back sharply against Western condemnation of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s conviction, as UK summoned China’s ambassador and the G7 demanded his release.
- [Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Says Yunus Rushing To Embrace Pakistan, Lauds India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bangladesh-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina-says-yunus-rushing-to-embrace-pakistan-lauds-india/): According to Hasina, Yunus’s actions have alarmed Bangladeshis at home and drawn criticism from international bodies
- [‘No evidence’ Australia’s Bondi gunmen trained in the Philippines: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/no-evidence-australias-bondi-gunmen-trained-in-the-philippines-official/): Philippine official said ‘mere visit’ to the country does not support claims the men underwent ‘terrorist training’.
- [US kills 4 in latest Pacific Ocean attack as Venezuela tension spirals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-kills-4-in-latest-pacific-ocean-attack-as-venezuela-tension-spirals/): New attack brings death toll to nearly 100 from US strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
- [Trump touts achievements, attacks immigrants in White House address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-touts-achievements-attacks-immigrants-in-white-house-address/): Trump avoids addressing rising Venezuela tensions, fuelling speculation over military intentions and oil interests.
- ['Relations Are Stressed...’: Bangladesh Points To 'Tensions' In Ties After India Summons Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/relations-are-stressed-bangladesh-points-to-tensions-in-ties-after-india-summons-envoy/): Touhid Hossain admits Dhaka New Delhi ties are strained after Hasnat Abdullah’s provocative remarks on India’s “seven sisters”.
- [US Forces Strike 'Narco-Trafficking Vessel' In Eastern Pacific, 4 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-forces-strike-narco-trafficking-vessel-in-eastern-pacific-4-killed/): The attack brought the total number of known boat strikes to 26, while at least 99 people have been killed, as per the numbers announced by the Trump administration.
- [Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ For US Soldiers; Repeats Tariffs Prevented ‘8 Wars’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-announces-1776-warrior-dividend-for-us-soldiers-repeats-tariffs-prevented-8-wars/): Trump said his administration sealed the southern border, reversing Democratic policies and stopping undocumented migrants and violent criminals from entering.
- ['No Place For Antisemitism': Australian PM Vows Crackdown On Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/no-place-for-antisemitism-australian-pm-vows-crackdown-on-hate-speech-after-bondi-beach-attack/): Albanese’s crackdown on hate speech comes after the Bondi Beach attack revived allegations that Australia failed to do enough to combat rising antisemitism.
- [How The EU Plans To Use Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine, And Why It Has Split Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/how-the-eu-plans-to-use-frozen-russian-assets-for-ukraine-and-why-it-has-split-europe/): The EU’s debate over tapping frozen Russian assets for a Ukraine loan reaches a decisive moment as leaders convene for a summit on Thursday and Friday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,393](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1393/): These are the key developments from day 1,393 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell seeks prison release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/jeffrey-epstein-accomplice-ghislaine-maxwell-seeks-prison-release/): Maxwell, a former British socialite and Epstein accomplice, says sex trafficking conviction a ‘miscarriage of justice’.
- [Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/can-india-catch-up-with-the-us-taiwan-and-china-in-the-global-chip-race/): India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.
- [Hitler’s DNA Reveal He Was Suffering From ‘ADHD’ And ‘Sexual Disorder’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/hitlers-dna-reveal-he-was-suffering-from-adhd-and-sexual-disorder/): The DNA sample was “obtained shortly after his death” from “the bloodstained couch in his Berlin bunker, where he shot himself.”
- [Trump Ally Dan Bongino Announces He Will Step Down As FBI Deputy Director In January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-ally-dan-bongino-announces-he-will-step-down-as-fbi-deputy-director-in-january/): Dan Bongino’s roughly nine-month tenure at the bureau has been marked by controversy over his public comments and the US Justice Department.
- [‘Venezuela Completely Surrounded...’: Donald Trump Orders Total Blockade To Pressurise Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/venezuela-completely-surrounded-donald-trump-orders-total-blockade-to-pressurise-maduro/): Trump announces sweeping maritime and air restrictions, warning Maduro that “all options are on the table”.
- [California threatens Tesla with sale suspension over marketing practices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/california-threatens-tesla-with-sale-suspension-over-marketing-practices/): Tesla brushed off the decision, saying ‘not one single customer came forward to say there’s a problem’.
- [Winter storms worsen Gaza humanitarian crisis as UN says aid still blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/winter-storms-worsen-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-as-un-says-aid-still-blocked/): The roof of a war-damaged family home collapses during winter storm in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
- [Republicans defy House leadership to force vote on healthcare subsidies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/republicans-defy-house-leadership-to-force-vote-on-healthcare-subsidies/): Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.
- [Lula threatens to walk away if further delays to EU-Mercosur trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/lula-threatens-to-walk-away-if-further-delays-to-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/): Brazilian president says it is now or never after Italy joins France in saying it is not ready to sign trade deal.
- [Live: Trump to highlight achievements amid Venezuela, economic tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/live-trump-to-highlight-achievements-amid-venezuela-economic-tensions/): Trump is also set to preview his 2026 priorities during Oval Office ‘address to the nation’.
- [Trump aide Stephen Miller suggests Venezuelan oil belongs to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-aide-stephen-miller-suggests-venezuelan-oil-belongs-to-us/): White House deputy chief of staff says US ‘created the oil industry in Venezuela’ as tensions intensify with Caracas.
- [Who will save Afghans from hunger?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/who-will-save-afghans-from-hunger/): UN warns 17 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity.
- [Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends record before Republican lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-prosecutor-jack-smith-defends-record-before-republican-lawmakers/): Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
- [Nick Reiner’s lawyer asks public to not ‘rush to judgement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/nick-reiners-lawyer-asks-public-to-not-rush-to-judgement/): Nick Reiner’s lawyer asked the public to not “rush to judgement” before about the case against him.
- [‘I am concerned’: Regional leaders urge calm amid US-Venezuela tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/i-am-concerned-regional-leaders-urge-calm-amid-us-venezuela-tensions/): Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil’s Lula volunteered to mediate talks.
- [US Senate passes $901bn defence bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/us-senate-passes-901bn-defence-bill/): Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.
- [PSG beat Flamengo on penalties to win FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/psg-beat-flamengo-on-penalties-to-win-fifa-intercontinental-cup/): European champions Paris Saint-Germain pushed all the way in Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar by South Americans.
- [British Empire: Rule the Waves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/british-empire-rule-the-waves/): How Britain fused naval dominance with corporate reach to build a global empire of trade and control.
- [UK warns Abramovich to give Chelsea sale cash to Ukraine or face court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/uk-warns-abramovich-to-give-chelsea-sale-cash-to-ukraine-or-face-court/): UK government warns Roman Abramovich of last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [UK doctors strike over poor pay, lack of jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/uk-doctors-strike-over-poor-pay-lack-of-jobs/): Young resident doctors have gone on strike in the UK, demanding better pay and more training positions.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 winners’ prize money doubles to $50m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-winners-prize-money-doubles-to-50m/): The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will get record $50m jackpot – still less than half offered at Club World Cup.
- [Analysis: Yemen’s future after the separatist STC’s expansion eastwards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/analysis-yemens-future-after-the-separatist-stcs-expansion-eastwards/): Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen’s fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.
- [Trump To Outline 2026 Agenda In Address To Nation Amid Falling Approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/trump-to-outline-2026-agenda-in-address-to-nation-amid-falling-approval/): Donald Trump will address the nation from the White House amid low approval ratings, economic concerns, and criticism over immigration, as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
- [England’s resident doctors begin five-day strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/englands-resident-doctors-begin-five-day-strike/): The British Medical Association is calling for improved pay and an increase in available jobs for qualified doctors.
- ['No Risk Of Persecution': Belgium's Top Court Clears Way For Mehul Choksi's India Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/no-risk-of-persecution-belgiums-top-court-clears-way-for-mehul-choksis-india-return/): Choksi had argued that his return to India would result in a ‘flagrant denial of justice’ and that he faced a genuine risk of ‘torture or inhuman and degrading treatment’
- [Is Trump about to wage war in Latin America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/is-trump-about-to-wage-war-in-latin-america/): Fears are growing in Latin America over a US military build-up in the Caribbean, as Washington expands airstrikes.
- [DRC says M23 vow to pull out of Uvira is a ‘distraction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/drc-says-m23-vow-to-pull-out-of-uvira-is-a-distraction/): The armed group’s fighters fighters remained visible in the town on Wednesday, saying conditions for withdrawal not met.
- [Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile takeover bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/warner-bros-discovery-rejects-paramounts-hostile-takeover-bid/): Board’s decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal.
- [Pakistan To Sell 100% Of PIA As Bidders Seek Full Control; Why Is The Flag Carrier Being Sold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/pakistan-to-sell-100-of-pia-as-bidders-seek-full-control-why-is-the-flag-carrier-being-sold/): Pakistan to sell 100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines after bidders demanded full control, aiming to revive the loss-making carrier through complete privatisation.
- [Susie Wiles: What top Trump aide said in her Vanity Fair interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/susie-wiles-what-top-trump-aide-said-in-her-vanity-fair-interview/): US president’s chief of staff describes Trump as having ‘alcoholic’s personality’ and calls Elon Musk ‘odd, odd duck’.
- [Venezuela’s Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/venezuelas-machado-leaves-oslo-after-trip-to-receive-nobel-peace-prize/): Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado went to Norway despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities.
- [AFCON 2025: Who are the top players to watch in Morocco?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/afcon-2025-who-are-the-top-players-to-watch-in-morocco/): From stars Salah and Hakimi to breakout talent Baleba, Al Jazeera picks 10 ‘must watch’ footballers heading into AFCON.
- [Winter storms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/winter-storms-cause-war-damaged-buildings-to-collapse-in-gaza/): Heavy rain and strong winds are causing buildings weakened by Israeli bombardment to collapse across Gaza.
- [Faced with Trump’s deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/faced-with-trumps-deportation-push-us-teachers-fear-leaving-the-classroom/): The US has increasingly looked abroad to fill teaching shortages. But some educators fear uncertainty under Trump.
- [World’s Richest 25 Families: Only One Indian Family Makes The Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/worlds-richest-25-families-only-one-indian-family-makes-the-cut/): The Ambani family’s estimated wealth stands at $105.6 billion, placing it among the world’s most influential business dynasties.
- [Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war efforts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/will-europe-use-frozen-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraines-war-efforts/): The decision would be crucial for Ukraine’s war efforts and a test of European resolve.
- [What are things like for women, 15 years after the Arab Spring?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/what-are-things-like-for-women-15-years-after-the-arab-spring/): Fifteen years after the Arab Spring, the women who lit the spark still struggle for influence, equality and protection
- [Afghanistan under Taliban a “society of gender apartheid”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/afghanistan-under-taliban-a-society-of-gender-apartheid/): “The Taliban now post guards at UN offices to prevent women from going to their jobs.”
- [Ethiopian PM Drove PM Modi In Rs 10 Crore Armoured Range Rover Velar: Bulletproof SUV Can Run On Flat Tyres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/ethiopian-pm-drove-pm-modi-in-rs-10-crore-armoured-range-rover-velar-bulletproof-suv-can-run-on-flat-tyres/): It features VR8/V8 ballistic protection, enabling it to withstand high-calibre gunfire and explosive threats
- [‘Hit Piece’ Or Hard Truth? Trump Team Scrambles After Chief Of Staff's Explosive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/hit-piece-or-hard-truth-trump-team-scrambles-after-chief-of-staffs-explosive-interview/): In the Vanity Fair interview, Susie Wiles described Donald Trump as having what she termed “an alcoholic’s personality”.
- [‘Land Of Enduring Friendship’: PM Modi Reaches Oman On Final Leg Of Three-Nation Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/land-of-enduring-friendship-pm-modi-reaches-oman-on-final-leg-of-three-nation-visit/): PM Modi is visiting Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
- ['Pure Nonsense’: Putin Dismisses NATO Chief’s Warning Of ‘Major War’ With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/pure-nonsense-putin-dismisses-nato-chiefs-warning-of-major-war-with-russia/): Vladimir Putin said Western leaders were misleading their citizens by promoting the idea of an imminent Russian attack on Europe.
- [Seizure of Uvira in DRC “will be a blow” to peace negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/seizure-of-uvira-in-drc-will-be-a-blow-to-peace-negotiations/): “Wanting to give peace a chance would’ve meant not taking over Uvira.”
- [LIVE: PSG vs Flamengo – FIFA Intercontinental Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/live-psg-vs-flamengo-fifa-intercontinental-cup-final/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the final in Qatar.
- [US dramatically escalates air strikes on Somalia under Trump this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/us-dramatically-escalates-air-strikes-on-somalia-under-trump-this-year/): Tump’s strike total on conflict-ridden East African nation exceeds Bush, Obama and Biden administrations combined.
- [Warner Bros Urges Shareholders To Reject Paramount’s Hostile Takeover Bid, Backs Netflix Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/warner-bros-urges-shareholders-to-reject-paramounts-hostile-takeover-bid-backs-netflix-deal/): Warner Bros. urges shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s takeover bid, favouring a merger with Netflix.
- [Torrents Of Truth: How Dhurandhar Broke The Internet & Narrative In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/torrents-of-truth-how-dhurandhar-broke-the-internet-narrative-in-pakistan-exclusive/): The Pakistani administration’s attempt to black out the film has spectacularly backfired
- [Video: Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/video-thousands-of-dinosaur-footprints-discovered-in-italy/): Experts have discovered thousands of dinosaur footprints in northern Italy’s Stelvio National Park.
- [How can Ukraine rebuild China ties scarred by Russia’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/how-can-ukraine-rebuild-china-ties-scarred-by-russias-war/): Beijing is a crucial trading partner of Kyiv, but its political ties have been hampered by Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- [Satellite images reveal Israeli demolitions in Gaza during ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/satellite-images-reveal-israeli-demolitions-in-gaza-during-ceasefire/): Satellite images show Israeli forces in Gaza have continued to demolish civilian buildings during the ceasefire.
- [Putin slams West’s ‘war hysteria’ as EU mulls Russian assets for Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/putin-slams-wests-war-hysteria-as-eu-mulls-russian-assets-for-ukraine/): Not all EU members are in favour of freezing Russian assets due to concerns over legal basis and reprisal from Moscow.
- [Banned Dhurandhar Dominates Pakistan's Digital Space, Rattles Establishment | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/banned-dhurandhar-dominates-pakistans-digital-space-rattles-establishment-exclusive/): The very Pakistani establishment that has banned the film is now obsessively engaged with its content
- [Malaysian Teenager Pregnant With Younger Brother's Child Dumps Newborn In Backyard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/malaysian-teenager-pregnant-with-younger-brothers-child-dumps-newborn-in-backyard/): Police have arrested the 14-year-old boy and obtained a court order to remand him for seven days to facilitate further questioning
- [Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till January 23, India Likely To Reciprocate: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-for-indian-aircraft-till-january-23-india-likely-to-reciprocate-report/): Pakistan had closed its airspace to all Indian aircraft in April after the Pahalgam attack. India too has imposed a similar ban on Pakistan
- [False spring: The end of Tunisia’s revolutionary hopes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/false-spring-the-end-of-tunisias-revolutionary-hopes/): Fifteen years after revolution took hold, little remains of the hopes that ignited a region.
- [Louvre reopens partially after workers extend strike in aftermath of heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/louvre-reopens-partially-after-workers-extend-strike-in-aftermath-of-heist/): Some areas of the renowned museum were not accessible to the public on Wednesday due to the strike.
- [Tracking rogue tankers carrying sanctioned oil near Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/17/tracking-rogue-tankers-carrying-sanctioned-oil-near-singapore/): Singapore has reported a rise in rogue tankers carrying sanctioned cargo through its shipping lanes.
- [Protesters burn buildings in Bangladesh after youth leader killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/protesters-burn-buildings-in-bangladesh-after-youth-leader-killed/): Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh, after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
- [EU announces $105bn loan to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/eu-announces-105bn-loan-to-fund-ukraines-defence-against-russia/): European Union leaders have agreed to provide a $105bn interest-free loan to Ukraine for its defence.
- [Bangladesh on edge after killing of 2024 uprising activist triggers unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bangladesh-on-edge-after-killing-of-2024-uprising-activist-triggers-unrest/): Security forces fan out nationwide after violent demonstrations follow the shooting of an election candidate.
- [Which countries, besides Russia, have assets frozen by the EU?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/which-countries-besides-russia-have-assets-frozen-by-the-eu/): The European Union has imposed asset freezes totalling hundreds of billions of dollars on at least 31 countries.
- ['We Have A Deal': European Union Clears €90 Billion Zero-Interest Support Package For Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/we-have-a-deal-european-union-clears-e90-billion-zero-interest-support-package-for-ukraine/): EU has approved a €90 billion zero-interest support package for Ukraine for 2026-27 after negotiations on ways to finance Ukraine’s military and economic needs.
- ['Engineered Chaos': Violence, Anti-India Sentiment Being Managed In Bangladesh To Delay Polls?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/engineered-chaos-violence-anti-india-sentiment-being-managed-in-bangladesh-to-delay-polls/): Sources argue that the deteriorating situation is being used to build a narrative that elections are unsafe, thereby creating space for delays.
- [Brown University Shooting Suspect Also Linked To MIT Professor's Murder In New Hampshire: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/brown-university-shooting-suspect-also-linked-to-mit-professors-murder-in-new-hampshire-reports/): Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, was identified as the suspect behind the shooting at Brown University that left two students dead, and the murder of an MIT professor.
- [Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery That Allowed Brown University, MIT Shooting Suspect Into US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/trump-suspends-green-card-lottery-that-allowed-brown-university-mit-shooting-suspect-into-us/): Trump has suspended the US diversity visa (green card lottery) program following the Brown University and MIT shootings, citing the suspect’s entry through the scheme.
- [Somalia’s 2026 election risks a legitimacy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/somalias-2026-election-risks-a-legitimacy-crisis/): Unilateral reforms and elite deadlock threaten the country’s fragile settlement.
- [Five killed as US military destroys two more vessels in Pacific Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/five-killed-as-us-military-destroys-two-more-vessels-in-pacific-ocean/): US military says ‘lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels’ killed three people in one craft and two in another.
- [EU agrees hefty $105b Ukraine loan without using Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/eu-agrees-hefty-105b-ukraine-loan-without-using-russian-assets/): EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian monies, diplomats said.
- [Mob Lynches Hindu Man Over Blasphemy Allegations In Bangladesh Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/mob-lynches-hindu-man-over-blasphemy-allegations-in-bangladesh-amid-unrest/): Amid the ongoing tense situation in Bangladesh, an angry mob lynched a Hindu man over blasphemy allegations.
- [Explosion Rocks Pakistan Security Camp In North Waziristan, 4 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/explosion-rocks-pakistan-security-camp-in-north-waziristan-4-killed/): According to security officials, the Military Battalion Headquarters in Boya Muhammad Khel, Miranshah, came under attack when a suicide bomber detonated explosives.
- [Man suspected in Brown U shooting, MIT professor’s killing found dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/man-suspected-in-brown-u-shooting-mit-professors-killing-found-dead/): Claudio Neves Valente a former Brown student and Portuguese national, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- [Norway’s green transition is putting Sami culture at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/norways-green-transition-is-putting-sami-culture-at-risk/): Wind farm expansion is threatening Sami land rights, livelihoods and an Indigenous way of life.
- ['Junk Science': Trump Administration To Ban Transgender Care To Children, Targets Hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/junk-science-trump-administration-to-ban-transgender-care-to-children-targets-hospitals/): The proposed new rules by the US Department of Health would prevent hospitals from participating in federal programmes if they provide care for transgender minors.
- [Sydney Attacker Last Visited India In 2022; Australian Citizenship Denials, Travels Under Scanner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/sydney-attacker-last-visited-india-in-2022-australian-citizenship-denials-travels-under-scanner/): Telangana Police are tracing details of Akram’s multiple visits from Sydney to Hyderabad, particularly during 2000–01, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2016 and his final visit in 2022.
- [The Shadow Play: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Exploiting Bangladesh’s Unrest | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/the-shadow-play-how-pakistans-isi-is-exploiting-bangladeshs-unrest-exclusive/): As Bangladesh reels from violent protests after Osman Hadi’s death, ISI is using the unrest to push its old proxy playbook and deepen its footprint ahead of national elections.
- [Australia PM Albanese launches gun ‘buyback’ plan after Bondi Beach attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/australia-pm-albanese-launches-gun-buyback-plan-after-bondi-beach-attack/): Albanese said Australia has more guns now than 30 years ago, when the country’s deadliest-ever mass shooting took place.
- ['Can't Breathe': Journalists Trapped As Bangladesh Mob Storms Media Offices Over Activist's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/cant-breathe-journalists-trapped-as-bangladesh-mob-storms-media-offices-over-activists-death/): Violent protests erupted in Dhaka after a youth leader died from injuries sustained in a shooting, with demonstrators targeting major newspapers and trapping staff inside.
- [Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/brown-university-shooting-suspect-found-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot/): Two people were killed and nine were wounded in the mass shooting Saturday at Brown University.
- [Bangladesh Violence LIVE Updates: Unrest After Student Activist's Death; Awami League Offices Set On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bangladesh-violence-live-updates-unrest-after-student-activists-death-awami-league-offices-set-on-fire/): Bangladesh Unrest News Live Updates: Violent protests witnessed across Bangladesh in the aftermat of the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi
- [Kennedy Centre To Be Named After Trump Following 'Unanimous Decision', Says White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/kennedy-centre-to-be-named-after-trump-following-unanimous-decision-says-white-house/): Trump has sought to revamp the John F Kennedy Centre, named after the late former US president, by taking over its leadership and criticising its upkeep.
- [Who Was Osman Hadi, The Student Leader Whose Killing Has Triggered Unrest Across Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/who-was-osman-hadi-the-student-leader-whose-killing-has-triggered-unrest-across-bangladesh/): The death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure of the July student uprising and a leading voice of the anti-Hasina platform Inqilab Mancha, has plunged Bangladesh into fresh unrest.
- [Donald Trump Announces Patriot Games For America’s 250th Celebration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/donald-trump-announces-patriot-games-for-americas-250th-celebration/): Part of the “Freedom 250” program, the competition promises patriotic pageantry, national unity, and unprecedented spectacle.
- ['I Deserve It?': Bondi Beach Hero After Being Handed $2.5 Million Cheque For His Brave Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/i-deserve-it-bondi-beach-hero-after-being-handed-2-5-million-cheque-for-his-brave-act/): Ahmed al-Ahmed won praise from locals, celebrities and political leaders after he disarmed one of the two shooters at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
- [Brown University Shooting Suspect Identified; Arrest Warrant Issued After Week-Long Manhunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/brown-university-shooting-suspect-identified-arrest-warrant-issued-after-week-long-manhunt/): The suspect, whose name has not yet been made public, is accused of opening fire inside a classroom on Saturday before fleeing the scene.
- [Massive Protests Erupt In Bangladesh After Osman Hadi's Death, Major Media Offices Set Ablaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/massive-protests-erupt-in-bangladesh-after-osman-hadis-death-major-media-offices-set-ablaze/): Osman Hadi, the July uprising organiser, was shot in the head on Friday, December 12, in Dhaka.
- ['Bondi Beach Attack Can Never Be Allowed Again': Australian PM Albanese Plans Gun Buyback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bondi-beach-attack-can-never-be-allowed-again-australian-pm-albanese-plans-gun-buyback/): Anthony Albanese said that the buyback scheme was letting dangerous guns go off the Australian streets after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people earlier this week.
- [US Democrats Release 68 New Photos From Epstein's Estate Showing Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/us-democrats-release-68-new-photos-from-epsteins-estate-showing-bill-gates-noam-chomsky/): The release includes images of lines from the novel “Lolita” written on a person’s body, along with high-profile figures like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1394/): These are the key developments from day 1,394 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [EU delays trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc as farmers protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/eu-delays-trade-deal-with-south-americas-mercosur-bloc-as-farmers-protest/): EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.
- [Former NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, His Family Among 7 Killed In Plane Crash In North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/former-nascar-driver-greg-biffle-his-family-among-7-killed-in-plane-crash-in-north-carolina/): Seven people were killed when a Cessna 550 business jet crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina shortly after takeoff in severe weather.
- [Retired NASCAR driver among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/retired-nascar-driver-among-seven-killed-in-north-carolina-plane-crash/): Greg Biffle’s plane caught fire after crash-landing at regional airport, according to state authorities.
- [Tottenham vs Liverpool: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/tottenham-vs-liverpool-premier-league-teams-start-time-lineups/): Liverpool’s recent focus has been on the Mohamed Salah saga but pressure now returns to their Premier League defence.
- [White House says Kennedy Center board has voted to rename after Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/white-house-says-kennedy-center-board-has-voted-to-rename-after-trump/): Relatives of the late President John F Kennedy have expressed outrage at the proposal to rename the arts centre.
- [Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana, ease research restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-signs-order-to-reclassify-marijuana-ease-research-restrictions/): The order calls on the US attorney general to expedite federal reclassification, creating fewer barriers for studies.
- [Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/imani-barbarin-on-disability-rights-covid-and-the-war-on-gaza/): Why the TikTok star and disability advocate wants the world to rethink what it means to be disabled.
- [Instacart settles Federal Trade Commission’s claim it deceived US shoppers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/instacart-settles-federal-trade-commissions-claim-it-deceived-us-shoppers/): The FTC had accused the grocery delivery giant of charging fees to consumers after promising ‘free delivery’.
- [How dangerous is the US standoff with Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/how-dangerous-is-the-us-standoff-with-venezuela/): Trump ramps up pressure with major military force deployed.
- [Leader of 2024 Bangladesh student protests dies in a Singapore hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/leader-of-2024-bangladesh-student-protests-dies-in-a-singapore-hospital/): Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
- [Morocco players and fans celebrate winning Arab Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/morocco-players-and-fans-celebrate-winning-arab-cup/): Morocco fans and players celebrated the team’s victory in the Arab Cup final, beating Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final.
- [Protesting farmers clash with police as EU debates trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/protesting-farmers-clash-with-police-as-eu-debates-trade-deal/): Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
- [New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/new-white-house-plaques-attack-biden-obama-and-bush/): Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.
- [Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-are-dying-in-prison-uk-doctor-warns/): Hundreds of doctors, dozens of MPs and thousands of everyday Britons call on the justice secretary to intervene.
- [Tannane goal from own half sets Morocco on way to FIFA Arab Cup 2025 title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/tannane-goal-from-own-half-sets-morocco-on-way-to-fifa-arab-cup-2025-title/): Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 as a strike from inside his own half by Oussama Tannane set the tone for a spectacular final.
- [Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-proposes-new-rules-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth/): Critics warn that the Trump administration’s statements against transgender healthcare contradict decades of research.
- [House Democrats release latest Epstein images as DOJ deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/house-democrats-release-latest-epstein-images-as-doj-deadline-looms/): Legislators have been publishing photos related to convicted sex offender as DOJ faces Friday deadline to release more.
- [Massive Protests In Bangladesh After Osman Hadi's Death, Awami League's Office Set On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/massive-protests-in-bangladesh-after-osman-hadis-death-awami-leagues-office-set-on-fire/): As per reports, protesters also attacked the offices of media houses The Daily Star and Prothom Alo. Protests erupted outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chattogram
- [July Uprising Organiser Osman Hadi Dies In Singapore; Bangladesh Declares National Mourning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/july-uprising-organiser-osman-hadi-dies-in-singapore-bangladesh-declares-national-mourning/): Following Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm.
- [US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-sanctions-more-icc-judges-citing-ruling-on-israeli-war-crime-probe/): International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.
- [Flare and fighting in Albanian parliament dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/flare-and-fighting-in-albanian-parliament-dispute/): There were chaotic scenes in Albania’s parliament during a vote for the country’s next human rights ombudsman.
- [BP taps Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO as it pivots back to fossil fuels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bp-taps-woodsides-meg-oneill-as-ceo-as-it-pivots-back-to-fossil-fuels/): O’Neill is the first woman to lead one of the top five major oil companies.
- [Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company to power AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/trump-media-to-merge-with-nuclear-fusion-company-to-power-ai/): The all-stock deal comes amid growing energy needs for the tech sector.
- [White House accuses South Africa of harassing US gov’t staff in latest row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/white-house-accuses-south-africa-of-harassing-us-govt-staff-in-latest-row/): Trump has repeatedly targeted South Africa, including baselessly claiming systemic persecution of white Afrikaners.
- [Vladimir Putin calls European leaders ‘piglets’ seeking revenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/vladimir-putin-calls-european-leaders-piglets-seeking-revenge/): Russian President Vladimir Putin called European leaders ‘piglets’ trying to take revenge on Russia.
- [India Resumes Operations At Dhaka Visa Centre After Closure Due To Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/india-resumes-operations-at-dhaka-visa-centre-after-closure-due-to-protests/): However, IVACs at southwestern Khulna and northwestern Rajshahi remained closed over security concerns
- [Birth Control Or Budget Control? IMF Offers No Protection To Pakistan From 18% 'Condom Tax'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/birth-control-or-budget-control-imf-offers-no-protection-to-pakistan-from-18-condom-tax/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had proposed removing the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) currently levied on condoms and other contraceptives
- [US Hosts G20 Sherpa Meeting, Sets Agenda For 2026 Miami Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-hosts-g20-sherpa-meeting-sets-agenda-for-2026-miami-summit/): The US began its G20 2026 Presidency with a Sherpa meeting in Washington, outlining priorities under Trump; South Africa was not invited.
- [ISIS Calls Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting ‘Matter of Pride’, Does Not Claim Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/isis-calls-sydney-bondi-beach-shooting-matter-of-pride-does-not-claim-responsibility/): The comments were made in an article published on the group’s Telegram channel in reference to the shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.
- [Egypt says gas deal with Israel is ‘purely commercial’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/egypt-says-gas-deal-with-israel-is-purely-commercial/): Natural gas agreement worth approximately $35bn comes amid frayed relations over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.
- [French anaesthetist jailed for life after poisoning and killing patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/french-anaesthetist-jailed-for-life-after-poisoning-and-killing-patients/): The prosecution accused Frederic Pechier of having ‘used medicine to kill’ at least 12 people.
- [Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/israel-lebanon-talks-everything-you-need-to-know/): Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second meeting on ceasefire.
- [EU summit on knife-edge over plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/eu-summit-on-knife-edge-over-plan-to-fund-ukraine-using-russian-assets/): The proposal centres on whether the EU can use about $246bn in Russian central bank frozen assets.
- [Shop owner who helped Bondi victims speaks to Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/shop-owner-who-helped-bondi-victims-speaks-to-al-jazeera/): When gunmen opened fire on people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, shop owner Youssef Hamdan rushed to help victims.
- [Beijing’s reaction to US-Taiwan arms deal is “information warfare”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/beijings-reaction-to-us-taiwan-arms-deal-is-information-warfare/): “All the [US] weapon systems [sold to Taiwan] … are defensive in nature.”
- [Gaza doctors create 3D-printed devices to save patients from amputation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/gaza-doctors-create-3d-printed-devices-to-save-patients-from-amputation/): With few medical supplies, doctors are turning to 3D printers powered by solar energy to treat some injuries in Gaza.
- [New Somalia e-visa security flaw puts personal data of thousands at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/new-somalia-e-visa-security-flaw-puts-personal-data-of-thousands-at-risk/): Al Jazeera finds Somalia’s electronic visa website lacks proper security, allowing anyone to download sensitive data.
- [Police in Sydney detain men over possible ‘violent act’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/police-in-sydney-detain-men-over-possible-violent-act/): Australian police say they intercepted two cars in Liverpool, southwest Sydney over a possible “violent act”.
- [Canada Records Sharpest Population Decline In 80 Years. Reason: Less Temporary Residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/canada-records-sharpest-population-decline-in-80-years-reason-less-temporary-residents/): Population estimates released by Statistics Canada (StatCan) showed the country’s population fell by 76,068 people, or 0.2%, between the second and third quarters of 2025.
- [EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/eu-debates-use-of-frozen-russian-assets-to-support-ukraine/): European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
- [Guests from Kharkiv City: Rebuilding Life in Rural Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/guests-from-kharkiv-city-rebuilding-life-in-rural-ukraine/): In a village, Nelia and Oleksandr offer land to people fleeing Kharkiv but rural life brings demands not all can meet.
- [Mourners pay tribute to 10-year-old killed in Bondi massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/mourners-pay-tribute-to-10-year-old-killed-in-bondi-massacre/): People mourn the attack’s youngest victim, a 10-year-old girl named Matilda, whose funeral was held on Thursday.
- [Why is the US claiming it owns Venezuelan oil and land?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/why-is-the-us-claiming-it-owns-venezuelan-oil-and-land/): US President Donald Trump has said the US owns rights to Venezuelan oil and land.
- [Angry farmers block Brussels roads with tractors over Mercosur trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/angry-farmers-block-brussels-roads-with-tractors-over-mercosur-trade-deal/): Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.
- [Anti-India Protests, ‘Seven Sisters’ Threat: Decoding Bangladesh Turmoil | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/anti-india-protests-seven-sisters-threat-decoding-bangladesh-turmoil-top-points/): Anti-India protests erupted in Bangladesh as demonstrators marched toward Indian missions. India shut two visa centres and summoned Dhaka’s envoy amid threats and rising tensions.
- [Bearing witness to Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bearing-witness-to-sudan-war/): Sudan’s war is devastating cities and displacing millions.
- [US sanctions may cause “Great Depression in Venezuela”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-sanctions-may-cause-great-depression-in-venezuela/): “[Venezuela] is a country that’s already reeling from an economic collapse.”
- [Israel launch several air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/israel-launch-several-air-strikes-on-southern-and-eastern-lebanon/): The Israeli army has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah sites.
- [Does latest US military spending bill place any constraints on Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/does-latest-us-military-spending-bill-place-any-constraints-on-trump/): The US Senate advanced its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with broad support, but also with caveats.
- [Video: Qatar PM urges Gaza aid surge in talks with US Secretary of State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/video-qatar-pm-urges-gaza-aid-surge-in-talks-with-us-secretary-of-state/): Qatar’s Prime Minister held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
- [UK police arrest four people for pro-Palestine ‘Intifada’ calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/uk-police-arrest-four-people-for-pro-palestine-intifada-calls/): Arrests made at protests supporting imprisoned Palestine Action hunger strikers, as Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000.
- [Saudi Arabia Warned Islamabad Over Pakistani Beggars, Now Thousands Are Being Deported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/saudi-arabia-warned-islamabad-over-pakistani-beggars-now-thousands-are-being-deported/): Saudi Arabia has deported around 56,000 Pakistani nationals for involvement in organised begging, Pakistani officials revealed.
- [PM Modi Conferred Oman's Top Honour: All You Need To Know About The Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/pm-modi-conferred-omans-top-honour-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-award/): The Order of Oman (First Class) is the highest national honour awarded by the Sultanate of Oman to foreign heads of state and distinguished global leaders.
- [Indian-Origin Driver Accused Of Raping Unconscious Passenger In California; Cops Fear More Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/indian-origin-driver-accused-of-raping-unconscious-passenger-in-california-cops-fear-more-victims/): Sekhon, a resident of Bakersfield, was arrested on December 15 and booked at a pre-trial detention facility on charges of raping an unconscious victim
- [Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/gaza-doctors-use-3d-tech-to-save-limbs-shattered-by-israel-from-amputation/): ‘Palestinian doctors are still creating, still resisting, still saving lives – one printed piece at a time.’
- [Former football star Mario Pineida killed as violence escalates in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/former-football-star-mario-pineida-killed-as-violence-escalates-in-ecuador/): Former Fluminense star Mario Pineida killed in attack as Ecuadorian president responds to most violent year in history.
- [What’s next for the global economy in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/whats-next-for-the-global-economy-in-2026/): 2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
- [How to keep Britain’s far-right out of power: MP Shockat Adam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/how-to-keep-britains-far-right-out-of-power-mp-shockat-adam/): How to keep Britain’s far-right out of power: MP Shockat Adam
- [Does the US have any real claim on Venezuelan oil as Stephen Miller says?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/does-the-us-have-any-real-claim-on-venezuelan-oil-as-stephen-miller-says/): US companies developed Venezuelan oil fields until the country nationalised its oil reserves in the 1970s.
- [These Arabic words are commonly used in everyday English](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/these-arabic-words-are-commonly-used-in-everyday-english/): Hundreds of Arabic words are used in the English language today, and there are surprising stories behind them.
- [Uproar in India over Bihar chief minister pulling down Muslim woman’s hijab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/uproar-in-india-over-bihar-chief-minister-pulling-down-muslim-womans-hijab/): Nitish Kumar, a BJP ally, removes the veil of a female doctor during a government event, triggering widespread outrage.
- [India’s Mohun Bagan banned by AFC for refusal to play football game in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/indias-mohun-bagan-banned-by-afc-for-refusal-to-play-football-game-in-iran/): AFC have sanctioned India’s Mohun Bagan for refusing to visit Iran for their Asian Champions League match in September.
- [PM Modi Conferred Oman’s Top National Honour During Muscat Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/pm-modi-conferred-omans-top-national-honour-during-muscat-visit/): This marks the 29th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi, highlighting his growing global stature and India’s expanding diplomatic footprint.
- [Australian Police Foil Suspected 'Violent' Plot Days After Deadly Bondi Beach Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/australian-police-foil-suspected-violent-plot-days-after-deadly-bondi-beach-terror-attack/): Authorities said that, at this stage, they have not established any link between the latest tip-off and the ongoing investigation into the Bondi Beach attack.
- [M23 fighters withdraw from key DRC town of Uvira](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/m23-fighters-withdraw-from-key-drc-town-of-uvira/): Exclusive Al Jazeera footage shows fighters and military vehicles on the move.
- [Drone strike plunges Sudan major cities into darkness as civil war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/drone-strike-plunges-sudan-major-cities-into-darkness-as-civil-war-rages/): Blackouts hit Khartoum and Port Sudan as intensifying drone warfare cripples infrastructure and kills civilians.
- [US aid cuts force Rohingya girls into marriage, children into hard labour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/us-aid-cuts-force-rohingya-girls-into-marriage-children-into-hard-labour/): The cuts have closed schools in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, leaving children vulnerable to exploitation.
- [Bangladeshi Boats Intercepted In India Over Illegal Fishing, Dhaka Frames Incident As 'Harassment'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/bangladeshi-boats-intercepted-in-india-over-illegal-fishing-dhaka-frames-incident-as-harassment/): Top intelligence sources say the issue is being used in Dhaka to fuel anti-India sentiment at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is under stress.
- [Why Billionaire Elon Musk Thinks Saving Money Won’t Matter In The Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/18/why-billionaire-elon-musk-thinks-saving-money-wont-matter-in-the-future/): Elon Musk’s latest remarks have reignited debate about his long-standing predictions on how technology will reshape money, work and the future economy.
- [Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Get 17 Years In Jail In Toshakhana Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibi-get-17-years-in-jail-in-toshakhana-case/): The court imposed a fine of Rs 16.4 million on each of the convicts, warning that failure to pay would result in further imprisonment.
- [Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-jake-paul-in-sixth-round-of-heavyweight-bout/): Former ‍heavyweight ‍champion beats ⁠social-media-star-turned fighter ‍with a sixth-round knockout in Miami.
- [Conviction overturned in murder of rap star Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/conviction-overturned-in-murder-of-rap-star-jam-master-jay-run-dmc-member/): Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder of Run-DMC founder DJ Jam Master Jay.
- [“Moral courage” needed after Bondi shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/moral-courage-needed-after-bondi-shooting/): How do we talk about antisemitism after the Bondi shooting?
- [Bill Clinton 'Chilling' In Hot Tub, Little Mention Of Trump: What We Know About New Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/bill-clinton-chilling-in-hot-tub-little-mention-of-trump-what-we-know-about-new-epstein-files/): The US Justice Department released nearly 300,000 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after mounting pressure from both Democrats and Republicans.
- [‘Hillary Was Nasty, Was Gonna Use B Word’: Trump Attacks Clinton At North Carolina Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/hillary-was-nasty-was-gonna-use-b-word-trump-attacks-clinton-at-north-carolina-event/): Trump made a comparison between Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris. He claimed that Clinton had a “much higher IQ” than Harris.
- [US Issues Travel Advisory For Citizens In Bangladesh Amid Unrest Ahead Of Osman Hadi Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-issues-travel-advisory-for-citizens-in-bangladesh-amid-unrest-ahead-of-osman-hadi-funeral/): The press wing of Bangladesh’s interim government said the funeral prayers would be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building at 2 pm.
- [Who Will Light A Candle For Dipu Chandra Das In Today's Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/who-will-light-a-candle-for-dipu-chandra-das-in-todays-bangladesh/): An enraged crowd beat the young factory worker to death, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet, and then set the body on fire
- [Inside Pakistan’s Re-Entry Into Bangladesh: How The Razakars’ Legacy Shapes Dhaka’s New Faultlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/inside-pakistans-re-entry-into-bangladesh-how-the-razakars-legacy-shapes-dhakas-new-faultlines/): Dhaka’s deepening engagement with Islamabad, and the resurgence of radical groups have reopened long-buried tensions rooted in the Liberation War.
- [US sanctions more relatives, associates of Venezuelan President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-sanctions-more-relatives-associates-of-venezuelan-president-maduro/): New sanctions come days after the Trump administration imposed a blockade on Venezuela’s oil tankers.
- [‘US Was Dead’: Trump Credits Himself For America’s Revival, Accuses Biden Of Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-was-dead-trump-credits-himself-for-americas-revival-accuses-biden-of-fraud/): Donald Trump claimed his leadership improved the US, accused Biden of financial misconduct, and cited a Minnesota Somali fraud case involving billions.
- [Trump’s name added to Kennedy Center exterior, one day after vote to rename](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/trumps-name-added-to-kennedy-center-exterior-one-day-after-vote-to-rename/): Relatives of the late President John F Kennedy slammed the centre’s board, saying the name cannot be changed under law.
- [Shocking Hotel Scene: Video Game Addict Checks Out After 2 Years With ‘3-Foot Deep Toilet Paper Mountain’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/shocking-hotel-scene-video-game-addict-checks-out-after-2-years-with-3-foot-deep-toilet-paper-mountain/): The clip captured countless dirty and crumpled food wrappers, empty drinking bottles and cans, as well as boxes of takeaway food crammed in almost every corner of the room.
- [‘Very Grateful To Pakistan’: US On Pakistan’s Offer To Send Troops To Gaza For Peacekeeping Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/very-grateful-to-pakistan-us-on-pakistans-offer-to-send-troops-to-gaza-for-peacekeeping-force/): Marco Rubio thanked Pakistan for considering joining a Gaza stabilisation force, noting no commitments yet. Talks involve Asim Munir, Ishaq Dar, and Trump.
- [Trump Says He Is Not Ruling Out War With Venezuela: 'Maduro Knows What I Want'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/trump-says-he-is-not-ruling-out-war-with-venezuela-maduro-knows-what-i-want/): Trump’s admission of not ruling out a war with Venezuela is significant, as the 79-year-old Republican president had campaigned in 2024 to keep the US out of foreign conflicts.
- [Bangladesh Protests News Live Updates: Osman Hadi’s Funeral Today, To Be Buried Beside Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/bangladesh-protests-news-live-updates-osman-hadis-funeral-today-to-be-buried-beside-poet-kazi-nazrul-islam/): Sharif Osman Hadi’s death sparked nationwide unrest in Bangladesh, with attacks on media and political offices amid election tensions.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1395/): These are the key developments from day 1,395 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Villareal vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/villareal-vs-barcelona-la-liga-teams-start-lineups-kickoff/): Villareal seek their first Spanish title, which would be a major shake-up of Barcelona and Real Madrid’s La Liga grip.
- ['Not War, But Declaration Of Vengeance': US Launches Operation Hawkeye Against ISIS In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/not-war-but-declaration-of-vengeance-us-launches-operation-hawkeye-against-isis-in-syria/): US said the strikes were carried out in direct response to an ISIS attack on December 13 in Palmyra, Syria, in which three American personnel were killed.
- [Trump Administration Releases First Batch Of Epstein Files Featuring Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/trump-administration-releases-first-batch-of-epstein-files-featuring-bill-clinton-michael-jackson/): The newly released Epstein files feature former US president Bill Clinton, along with musicians Mike Jagger and Michael Jackson. Trump is hardly mentioned in the files.
- [Trump says US launches large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/trump-says-us-launches-large-scale-attacks-on-isil-in-syria/): The attacks come a week after three Americans, including two US soldiers, were killed in Syria’s Palmyra.
- [Trump government suspends visa lottery linked to Brown University suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/trump-government-suspends-visa-lottery-linked-to-brown-university-suspect/): The US president has repeatedly taken actions to limit immigration after violent attacks, blaming foreigners for crime.
- [Musk wins US appeal to restore 2018 Tesla pay package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/musk-wins-us-appeal-to-restore-2018-tesla-pay-package/): The Delaware Supreme Court rules in favour of Musk and his $56bn compensation.
- [Five key takeaways from US Secretary of State Rubio’s year-end briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/five-key-takeaways-from-us-secretary-of-state-rubios-year-end-briefing/): Top US diplomat Marco Rubio reiterates US hard line against Venezuela’s Marduro, says Ukraine conflict is ‘not our war’.
- [Al-Majd Europe: The secret shell company smuggling Palestinians out of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/al-majd-europe-the-secret-shell-company-smuggling-palestinians-out-of-gaza/): Al Jazeera investigators uncover a trail of covert flights and shady figures working for front operation Al-Majd Europe.
- [‘Trump-Kennedy Center’: Trump’s name added to venue’s facade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/trump-kennedy-center-trumps-name-added-to-venues-facade/): President Trump’s name was put on The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- [Greece rescues more than 500 asylum seekers off coast of Crete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/greece-rescues-more-than-500-asylum-seekers-off-coast-of-crete/): Greek coastguard says nearly 540 people will have their asylum claims processed after rescue south of the island.
- [LIVE: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – heavyweight boxing fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/live-jake-paul-vs-anthony-joshua-heavyweight-boxing-fight/): Follow our live buildup and coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Paul-Joshua heavyweight fight in Miami.
- [29-day-old baby boy dies of hypothermia as temperatures drop in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/29-day-old-baby-boy-dies-of-hypothermia-as-temperatures-drop-in-gaza/): Sheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza.
- [Trump announces new deal with pharma companies to cut drug prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/trump-announces-new-deal-with-pharma-companies-to-cut-drug-prices/): So far 14 of the 17 of largest pharmaceutical companies have agreed to lower drug prices in the US.
- [US Justice Department begins releasing government Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/us-justice-department-begins-releasing-government-epstein-files/): While thousands of documents are expected to be made public, the release falls short of the full Epstein file.
- [UN chief Guterres condemns Houthi detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/un-chief-guterres-condemns-houthi-detention-of-10-more-un-staff-in-yemen/): A spokesperson for Antonio Guterres calls for UN staffers’ immediate release, as 69 now detained in the country.
- ['Weel' In Motion: Visiting Dutch Minister Backs India-EU Trade Deal, Rejects Trump Line | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/weel-in-motion-visiting-dutch-minister-backs-india-eu-trade-deal-rejects-trump-line-exclusive/): David van Weel emphasised in an exclusive interview with News18 that as two major democracies, the Netherlands and India must have an honest dialogue regarding internal challenges
- [What will Trump do to protect the Gaza ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/what-will-trump-do-to-protect-the-gaza-ceasefire-deal/): Qatar warns daily Israeli breaches threaten entire agreement put forward by US President Donald Trump.
- [India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/india-beat-south-africa-as-warm-up-for-t20-world-cup-defence-pounds-forward/): India’s preparations for their T20 World Cup defence look daunting as South Africa swept aside in 3-1 series win.
- [Rubio: ‘Not going to have peace’ if Hamas can threaten Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/rubio-not-going-to-have-peace-if-hamas-can-threaten-israel/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace will never happen if Hamas has the ability to “threaten or attack Israel.”
- [Rubio says ‘progress but ways to go’ in efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/rubio-says-progress-but-ways-to-go-in-efforts-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/): US top diplomat’s remarks come as Ukraine negotiators travel to US for new round of talks on ending the conflict.
- [‘Highly speculative’ that Trump’s new fuel rules will help drivers: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/highly-speculative-that-trumps-new-fuel-rules-will-help-drivers-experts/): Proposed changes weaken climate rules and waste years of investments by car makers in EVs.
- [Pro-Palestinian hunger strikers face death in jail, doctors say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/pro-palestinian-hunger-strikers-face-death-in-jail-doctors-say/): Six British hunger strikers linked to Palestine Action are at risk of death in prison, doctors and relatives warn.
- [Is Russia’s war on Ukraine coming to an end? Putin won’t say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/is-russias-war-on-ukraine-coming-to-an-end-putin-wont-say/): The war on Ukraine was a big topic at Vladimir Putin’s annual Q&A session, but the question of its end went unanswered.
- [What’s driving Cuba’s largest exodus in decades?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/whats-driving-cubas-largest-exodus-in-decades/): A look at the forces pushing millions of Cubans to leave – and what their departure says about life on the island.
- [Amorim takes aim at Man Utd ‘entitlement’ as Mainoo saga rumbles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/amorim-takes-aim-at-man-utd-entitlement-as-mainoo-saga-rumbles/): Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hits out at ‘entitlement’ at Old Trafford as culture change remains priority.
- [Gaza’s tech workers contend with little electricity, limited internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/gazas-tech-workers-contend-with-little-electricity-limited-internet/): Coders and engineers in Gaza’s tech sector are fighting to finish projects and keep clients.
- [Best Place To Propose In Russia? Journalist Pops The Question During Putin's TV Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/best-place-to-propose-in-russia-journalist-pops-the-question-during-putins-tv-marathon/): Dressed in a red bow tie and holding a poster reading “I want to get married”, journalist Kirill Bazhanov caught the eye of Putin and got his chance.
- [Israel, Lebanon officials meet as pressure mounts to disarm Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/israel-lebanon-officials-meet-as-pressure-mounts-to-disarm-hezbollah/): Talks come as Israel launches near-daily attacks across Lebanon in violation of 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- [Hadi’s killing “chilling turning point” for Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/hadis-killing-chilling-turning-point-for-bangladesh/): Lawyer Taqbir Huda says Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing and violence in Bangladesh signal a shift and security failure
- [Three killed in Taipei stabbing, smoke bomb attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/three-killed-in-taipei-stabbing-smoke-bomb-attack/): Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out ‘indiscriminate attacks’.
- [‘We don’t care about politics’: Violence-hit Uvira locals just want peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/we-dont-care-about-politics-violence-hit-uvira-locals-just-want-peace/): As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say ‘whoever comes with peace is welcome here’.
- [Rogue tankers in Singapore: What are shadow fleets and who uses them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/rogue-tankers-in-singapore-what-are-shadow-fleets-and-who-uses-them/): Ageing ships flying false flags are used to avoid Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil.
- [Tens of thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi amid rebel takeover of key city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/tens-of-thousands-flee-dr-congo-to-burundi-amid-rebel-takeover-of-key-city/): UN refugee agency says women and children arriving ‘exhausted and severely traumatised’ after fleeing eastern DRC.
- [Tragedy in Gaza as winter storm turns family’s shelter into rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/tragedy-in-gaza-as-winter-storm-turns-familys-shelter-into-rubble/): A devastating roof collapse in Gaza leaves one dead, six injured, and a family struggling for survival amid winter.
- [Nine Injured After Smoke Bomb, Knife Attack At Taipei Subway Station In Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/nine-injured-after-smoke-bomb-knife-attack-at-taipei-subway-station-in-taiwan/): During the incident, a 57-year-old man was found unconscious at the scene after suffering cardiac arrest.
- [Marathi Prayer ‘Pasayadan’ Takes This Tamil Nadu-Born Singer To Barack Obama’s 2025 Best Music List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/marathi-prayer-pasayadan-takes-this-tamil-nadu-born-singer-to-barack-obamas-2025-best-music-list/): Barack Obama shared the list on social media as part of his annual tradition of highlighting his favourite books, films and music of the year. 
- ['Fake Degrees, Bribes': Indian-Origin US Diplomat Pushes For H-1B Freeze, Flags Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/fake-degrees-bribes-indian-origin-us-diplomat-pushes-for-h-1b-freeze-flags-fraud/): Siddiqui urges a pause on H-1B visas, citing fraud in Chennai and Hyderabad, and calls for stricter checks to protect US STEM workers and curb abuse by lobbyists.
- [Protests escalate in Bangladesh after death of student leader Hadi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/protests-escalate-in-bangladesh-after-death-of-student-leader-hadi/): Thousands rally nationwide, calling for justice for Hadi, whose death intensifies anti-Indian sentiment in Bangladesh.
- [LIVE: Gaza ceasefire mediators to hold talks on second phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/live-gaza-ceasefire-mediators-to-hold-talks-on-second-phase/): US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye in Miami to discuss next phase of deal.
- [Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Salah saga with Egypt star away at AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/liverpool-have-moved-on-from-salah-saga-with-egypt-star-away-at-afcon/): Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has joined Egypt for AFCON 2025 but has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
- [Trump live: US Justice Department faces deadline to release Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/trump-live-us-justice-department-faces-deadline-to-release-epstein-files/): Trump’s administration prepares to release a cache of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein.
- [‘War on terror’ defence of Trump boat strikes doesn’t hold water: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/war-on-terror-defence-of-trump-boat-strikes-doesnt-hold-water-experts/): Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama’s drone killing campaign.
- [Moscow’s narrative wobbles as Ukraine takes back Kupiansk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/moscows-narrative-wobbles-as-ukraine-takes-back-kupiansk/): Moscow is struggling to back up claims it has seized Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, and to deny a submarine was struck.
- [The Long Shadow: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Recalibrating Its ‘Eastern Front’ In Bangladesh | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/the-long-shadow-how-pakistans-isi-is-recalibrating-its-eastern-front-in-bangladesh-exclusive/): News18 repeatedly reported that ISI was whipping up a storm against India in Bangladesh. The current unrest is being viewed by many as a ‘managed’ crisis
- [Desert Under Water: Why Arid UAE Is Seeing Intense Rainfall And Flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/desert-under-water-why-arid-uae-is-seeing-intense-rainfall-and-flooding/): The UAE typically receives very little rainfall each year, often concentrated in short, sporadic spells.
- [‘Dictator’ Vs ‘Stabiliser’: The Shifting Narrative On Sheikh Hasina’s Legacy Amid Bangladesh Bedlam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/dictator-vs-stabiliser-the-shifting-narrative-on-sheikh-hasinas-legacy-amid-bangladesh-bedlam/): The debate is no longer about whether Hasina was ‘good’ or ‘evil’, but whether her brand of governance was the only thing preventing state collapse
- [Most Venezuelans “more concerned” about basic needs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/most-venezuelans-more-concerned-about-basic-needs/): Paul Dobson says most Venezuelans are more focused on basic needs rather than US President Donald Trump’s next move.
- [How ICE deports refugees and migrants despite years of good conduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/how-ice-deports-refugees-and-migrants-despite-years-of-good-conduct/): The US Trump Administration says it is deporting ‘the worst of the worst’ – but how true is that?
- [Who was Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/who-was-osman-hadi-why-is-bangladesh-on-fire-over-his-death/): Hadi’s death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.
- [Putin labels EU ‘robbers’ over plan to use frozen Russian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/putin-labels-eu-robbers-over-plan-to-use-frozen-russian-assets/): President Vladimir Putin called EU officials ‘robbers’ over their plan to use frozen Russian assets.
- [Indian Expat Killed In Ras Al Khaimah As Heavy Rain Hits UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/indian-expat-killed-in-ras-al-khaimah-as-heavy-rain-hits-uae/): The incident has sparked concern among Indian workers, particularly those living in low-lying areas or near construction sites.
- [Kerala Nurse Wins Rs 24 Lakh Lottery In UAE After 5 Years Of Waiting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/kerala-nurse-wins-rs-24-lakh-lottery-in-uae-after-5-years-of-waiting/): Tintu Jesmon, a nurse from Kerala living in Ajman, won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Draw Series 281 after five years of trying.
- [Burj Khalifa Hit By Lightning In Stunning Video Shared By Dubai Crown Prince | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/burj-khalifa-hit-by-lightning-in-stunning-video-shared-by-dubai-crown-prince-watch/): The video captures the world’s tallest building silhouetted against a dark, cloud-filled sky as lightning hits its spire.
- [Palestinians freezing in tents “as thin as a sheet of paper”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/palestinians-freezing-in-tents-as-thin-as-a-sheet-of-paper/): Gaza resident Ahmad al-Najjar discusses the harsh winter conditions Palestinians have to suffer through.
- [Demands for justice as mass protests return to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/demands-for-justice-as-mass-protests-return-to-bangladesh/): Protesters in Bangladesh reacted with fury, after a prominent student movement leader was shot and killed.
- [Putin takes aim at Zelenskyy in annual Q&A, says he won’t negotiate on land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/putin-takes-aim-at-zelenskyy-in-annual-qa-says-he-wont-negotiate-on-land/): Russian leader underscores Kremlin’s hardline stance on peace talks as Trump pushes for deal to end war.
- [Bangladesh In ‘Total Mobocracy’: Ex-Indian Diplomat Alleges Pakistan Role Amid Massive Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bangladesh-in-total-mobocracy-ex-indian-diplomat-alleges-pakistan-role-amid-massive-unrest/): Veena Sikri said Bangladesh is currently being run by an “illegal” administration that lacks constitutional authority to conduct elections.
- [Osman Hadi Shooter Told Girlfriend Student Leader’s Killing Would ‘Shake Entire Bangladesh’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/osman-hadi-shooter-told-girlfriend-student-leaders-killing-would-shake-entire-bangladesh/): Sharif Osman Hadi died in Singapore, triggering nationwide unrest, arson attacks and mob violence in Bangladesh.
- [Heavy Rain Submerges Parts Of Dubai, Disrupts Flights Across UAE | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/heavy-rain-submerges-parts-of-dubai-disrupts-flights-across-uae-videos/): UAE Rainfall: Several low-lying neighbourhoods in Dubai were submerged after hours of intense rain, with cars stranded on flooded roads.
- [Fans reflect on Morocco’s Arab Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/fans-reflect-on-moroccos-arab-cup-win/): It was a big night for Morocco fans after their team’s win in the Arab Cup final in Qatar on Thursday.
- [‘Sheikh Hasina Is Worried’: Ex-Ministers Blame Yunus, His Cabinet For Chaos Over Hadi Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/sheikh-hasina-is-worried-ex-ministers-blame-yunus-his-cabinet-for-chaos-over-hadi-death/): Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests, violence and vandalism in various parts of the country
- ['Get My Husband's Friend Elected': Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance For Next US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/get-my-husbands-friend-elected-erika-kirk-endorses-jd-vance-for-next-us-president/): The endorsement comes after a brief wave of online speculation in late 2025, when a video of an emotional hug between Erika Kirk and JD Vance at a Turning Point event went viral.
- [Gaza’s tech workers code from rubble as Israel’s war destroys digital life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/gazas-tech-workers-code-from-rubble-as-israels-war-destroys-digital-life/): Gaza’s coders and technicians battle to keep enclave online amid Israeli infrastructure destruction.
- [The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/the-age-of-water-how-radioactivity-is-costing-lives-in-a-mexican-town/): After three girls die of cancer in a town in Mexico, a group of mothers and a scientist investigate the water supply.
- [EU loan means Ukraine war is “going to continue”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/eu-loan-means-ukraine-war-is-going-to-continue/): New funding from the EU allows Ukraine go shopping for more weapons, says analyst Pavel Felgenhauer
- [Africa Cup of Nations 2025: What to know about the tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/africa-cup-of-nations-2025-what-to-know-about-the-tournament/): Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and how to watch the 35th edition of AFCON in Morocco.
- [Close Modi-Meloni Bond Key Asset In Delhi-Rome Relations: Italian Deputy PM | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/close-modi-meloni-bond-key-asset-in-delhi-rome-relations-italian-deputy-pm-exclusive/): Tajani described India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, adding that Italy, as Europe’s second-largest industrial power, is well positioned to support that growth.
- ['Narrowly Escaped...': Bangladesh Journalists Recall Horrific Night As Mob Stormed Media Offices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/narrowly-escaped-bangladesh-journalists-recall-horrific-night-as-mob-stormed-media-offices/): Several videos are being circulated on social media showing protesters vandalising and setting fire to offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star.
- [What Is ‘Greater Bangladesh’ Map? Explained Amid Violence In Dhaka After Anti-India Leader Osman Hadi's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/what-is-greater-bangladesh-map-explained-amid-violence-in-dhaka-after-anti-india-leader-osman-hadis-death/): The map is a controversial idea that shows an expanded version of Bangladesh including parts of India.
- ['Remained Trapped On Rooftop': Bangladeshi Journalists Recount Horror As Media Houses Torched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/remained-trapped-on-rooftop-bangladeshi-journalists-recount-horror-as-media-houses-torched/): At The Daily Star, attackers set fire to the ground floor of the building, cutting off exit routes and forcing journalists to move to the rooftop.
- [Bangladesh's Economy, Law & Order Under Severe Strain; Garment Sector Takes A Hit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bangladeshs-economy-law-order-under-severe-strain-garment-sector-takes-a-hit-exclusive/): Multiple garment factories located in Gazipur, Savar and Narayanganj — three of Bangladesh’s most critical manufacturing belts — have temporarily suspended operations.
- [US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/us-to-host-qatari-turkish-and-egyptian-officials-for-gaza-ceasefire-talks/): Talks in Miami on Gaza’s next phase come amid near-daily Israeli violations of truce, which have killed hundreds.
- ['Critical Moment': Bangladesh Urges Calm Amid Protests, Condemns Lynching Of Hindu Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/critical-moment-bangladesh-urges-calm-amid-protests-condemns-lynching-of-hindu-man/): Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus urged all parties to exercise calm and blamed the unrest on “fringe elements” who thrive on chaos.
- ['If You Criticise Govt...': Dhaka-Based Journalist Details How Media Is Being Targeted Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/if-you-criticise-govt-dhaka-based-journalist-details-how-media-is-being-targeted-amid-unrest/): Massive protests erupted in several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, following the death of July uprising organiser Sharif Osman Hadi.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Bangladesh Urges Calm Amid Protests, Cordial Conversation Between PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi On Wayanad & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/news18-afternoon-digest-bangladesh-urges-calm-amid-protests-cordial-conversation-between-pm-modi-priyanka-gandhi-on-wayanad-other-stories/): We are also covering: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Exploiting Bangladesh’s Unrest and PM Modi Leads X’s Most-Liked Tweets In India.
- [RSF artillery strikes kill 16 civilians in Sudan’s embattled Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/rsf-artillery-strikes-kill-16-civilians-in-sudans-embattled-kordofan/): Bombardment comes amid escalating violence as Sudan’s war shifts decisively to strategic Kordofan region.
- [Bangladesh protests live: Violence after activist Sharif Hadi dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/bangladesh-protests-live-violence-after-activist-sharif-hadi-dies/): Protesters torch several buildings in Dhaka after Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot last week, succumbs to his injuries.
- [How much is US support for Israel costing Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/how-much-is-us-support-for-israel-costing-donald-trump/): US aid to Israel continues under Trump, drawing MAGA criticism over fiscal strain and foreign policy implications.
- [Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/julian-assange-files-complaint-against-nobel-foundation-over-machado-prize/): Assange said awarding Venezuela opposition leader is a ‘gross misappropriation’ of funds, risks facilitating war crimes.
- [Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/jake-paul-anthony-joshua-weigh-in-ahead-of-blockbuster-boxing-bout/): Favourite Anthony Joshua tips the scales more than 12 kilos heavier than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at weigh-in.
- [Fact check: Trump says the US secured $20 trillion in investments this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/fact-check-trump-says-the-us-secured-20-trillion-in-investments-this-year/): Trump has claimed varying amounts of investments over the year. They are all unsubstantiated.
- [3I/ATLAS, ‘A Possible Alien Technology’, Closest To Earth Today! Are You Safe? — Times When Comets SHOOK UP Planets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/3i-atlas-a-possible-alien-technology-closest-to-earth-today-are-you-safe-times-when-comets-shook-up-planets/): In 1994, the fragments of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet smashed into Jupiter with a force equal to 300 million atomic bombs.
- [US Military Strikes Two More Alleged Drug Vessels In Pacific Ocean, 5 Narco-Terrorists Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/19/us-military-strikes-two-more-alleged-drug-vessels-in-pacific-ocean-5-narco-terrorists-killed/): The U.S. military, directed by Pete Hegseth, struck two vessels in the Pacific Ocean, killing 5 narco-terrorists.
- [Heavy Redactions In Released Epstein Files Frustrate Survivors, Hurt Hopes Of Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/heavy-redactions-in-released-epstein-files-frustrate-survivors-hurt-hopes-of-justice/): Thousands of Epstein documents were released but heavily redacted, frustrating lawmakers, survivors, and fueling conspiracy concerns over missing details.
- [UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn’t have](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/unicef-tells-al-jazeera-what-gaza-urgently-needs-but-doesnt-have/): As Gaza’s displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.
- [Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/mo-salah-focused-on-egypt-success-at-afcon-with-liverpool-crisis-behind-him/): Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.
- [Bangladesh Unrest Puts India At Rohingya Risk? What Intel Sources Say | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/bangladesh-unrest-puts-india-at-rohingya-risk-what-intel-sources-say-exclusive/): “The instability has reduced border coordination between India and Bangladesh,” say top intelligence sources
- [Palestinians attending wedding killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/palestinians-attending-wedding-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza-school/): Six Palestinians have been killed in an attack by Israeli forces on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza.
- [Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/manhunt-under-way-in-south-africa-after-mass-shooting-in-johannesburg/): South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.
- [Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16 year-old, in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/israel-kills-two-palestinians-including-16-year-old-in-west-bank/): Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.
- [Week in Pictures: From shooting in Australia to protest in Brussels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/week-in-pictures-from-shooting-in-australia-to-protest-in-brussels/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/can-alliance-of-sahel-states-find-a-way-to-curb-advance-of-armed-groups/): Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
- [Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/epstein-files-whose-names-and-photos-are-in-the-latest-document-drop/): The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.
- [Will Bangladesh Shrink Diplomatic Presence In India Over Security Concerns? Here’s What Dhaka Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/will-bangladesh-shrink-diplomatic-presence-in-india-over-security-concerns-heres-what-dhaka-says/): “We will go down that road if the situation warrants…We completely reject Indian press note on Saturday’s protest,” says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain
- ['You're A Weak Man': Australian PM Albanese Booed At Bondi Beach Vigil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/youre-a-weak-man-australian-pm-albanese-booed-at-bondi-beach-vigil/): At the Bondi Beach vigil for Hanukkah attack victims, Anthony Albanese was booed and escorted away amid anger over rising antisemitism and security failures in Australia.
- [Israel Clears 19 New West Bank Settlements To Thwart Palestinian Statehood Ignoring Trump's Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/israel-clears-19-new-west-bank-settlements-to-thwart-palestinian-statehood-ignoring-trumps-warnings/): US President Donald Trump has warned Israel against any move to annex the West Bank, saying it would come at a heavy diplomatic cost.
- [Palestinian family left homeless after house collapses in storm-hit Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/palestinian-family-left-homeless-after-house-collapses-in-storm-hit-gaza/): A family’s heavily war-damaged home that had sheltered 25 people in Gaza City collapsed after a winter storm.
- [LIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/live-villarreal-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca visit high flyers Villarreal.
- [After Dipu Chandra Das, Hindu Rickshaw Driver Assaulted By Mob In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/after-dipu-chandra-das-hindu-rickshaw-driver-assaulted-by-mob-in-bangladesh/): A Hindu rickshaw puller was assaulted by a mob in Jhenaidah district of Khulna Division on Friday, according to local authorities.
- [‘If You Call Usha Vance A Jeet, You Have No Place’: Ramaswamy Slams Racism Among Conservatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/if-you-call-usha-vance-a-jeet-you-have-no-place-ramaswamy-slams-racism-among-conservatives/): Vivek Ramaswamy condemned racist and personal attacks at AmericaFest, defending Usha Vance.
- [Israel’s yellow line in Gaza has become a “site of killing”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/israels-yellow-line-in-gaza-has-become-a-site-of-killing/): “People don’t know exactly where [Gaza’s yellow line] exists … when they pass it, they become targets.”
- [Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/algeria-bill-seeks-to-criminalise-french-colonial-rule-what-to-know/): Algerian parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on the draft law, which speaker calls a ‘defining milestone’.
- [Thousands of candidates sit for government exam on airstrip in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/thousands-of-candidates-sit-for-government-exam-on-airstrip-in-india/): More than 8,000 candidates sat for a government exam on a runway in Odisha in India.
- [Russia-Ukraine war may “grind on for another 12 to 18 months”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/russia-ukraine-war-may-grind-on-for-another-12-to-18-months/): “These peace negotiations are a farce.”
- ['This Is Not India': Protestors Disrupt Sikh Kirtan In New Zealand, Perform Haka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/this-is-not-india-protestors-disrupt-sikh-kirtan-in-new-zealand-perform-haka/): The incident took place on Sunday during a Nagar Kirtan, a sacred Sikh procession marked by the singing of hymns from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
- [TPUSA’s First Major Event After Charlie Kirk’s Murder Marred By Shapiro–Carlson Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/tpusas-first-major-event-after-charlie-kirks-murder-marred-by-shapiro-carlson-spat/): Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson clashed over values, Israel, and free speech at AmericaFest, revealing deep rifts in US conservatism after Kirk’s death.
- [LIVE: Israel continues ceasefire violations; 1 Palestinian killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/live-israel-continues-ceasefire-violations-1-palestinian-killed-in-gaza/): One Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in West Bank.
- [‘Want Perpetrators Of Dipu Das To Be Brought To Justice’: MEA Slams ‘Misleading Bangladesh Propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/want-perpetrators-of-dipu-das-to-be-brought-to-justice-mea-slams-misleading-bangladesh-propaganda/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday said that no attempt was made to breach the fence of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi
- [Australia beat England to win third Test and retain Ashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/australia-beat-england-to-win-third-test-and-retain-ashes/): Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket’s longest running series.
- [Australia honours Bondi Beach victims, launches probe of security services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/australia-honours-bondi-beach-victims-launches-probe-of-security-services/): PM Albanese announces review of Australia’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies after deadly Bondi Beach attack.
- [Trump’s approach to Venezuela “ad hoc, unpredictable”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/trumps-approach-to-venezuela-ad-hoc-unpredictable/): Former Pentagon official Adam Clements, talks about the latest seizure by the US of a Venezuelan oil tanker.
- [US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/us-seizes-second-oil-tanker-off-venezuela/): Video shows the moment the US military seizes a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
- [Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/kylian-mbappe-equals-ronaldo-record-in-real-madrid-win-over-sevilla/): Real Madrid star forward scores his 59th goal in a calendar year to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record tally at the club.
- [Sixty years ago, the world tried to stop racial discrimination and failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/sixty-years-ago-the-world-tried-to-stop-racial-discrimination-and-failed/): Decades after the passing of the UN convention on the elimination of discrimination, systemic racism is still rampant.
- [Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Is this good for Boxing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/jake-paul-vs-anthony-joshua-is-this-good-for-boxing/): Samantha Johnson looks at how audience, attention and money are reshaping modern boxing.
- [Indian Visa Operations In Bangladesh's Chittagong Suspended Till Further Notice After Recent Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/indian-visa-operations-in-bangladeshs-chittagong-suspended-till-further-notice-after-recent-unrest/): Bangladesh has recently seen protests erupt near the Indian High Commission in Dhaka as well as the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi.
- [Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/vigil-in-london-for-palestinian-prisoners-held-in-israel/): Dozens of people gathered in central London on Saturday calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
- [Israeli death penalty bill violates international law: Palestinian analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/israeli-death-penalty-bill-violates-international-law-palestinian-analysts/): Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.
- [‘Slap in the face’: Epstein victims slam release of heavily-redacted files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/slap-in-the-face-epstein-victims-slam-release-of-heavily-redacted-files/): Outcry comes as US media report that at least 16 files have disappeared from the public webpage for the Epstein files.
- [No Evidence Of Blasphemy Found Against Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/no-evidence-of-blasphemy-found-against-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh-amid-unrest/): Dipu Chandra Das, a young garment factory worker, was lynched to death and his body set on fire in Mymensingh as violent protests erupted across Bangladesh.
- [At least nine people killed in shooting at South Africa tavern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/at-least-nine-people-killed-in-shooting-at-south-africa-tavern/): South African police say a manhunt is under way after a mass shooting killed at least nine people and injured 10.
- [Al Jazeera launches new integrative AI model, ‘The Core’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/al-jazeera-launches-new-integrative-ai-model-the-core/): Al Jazeera Media Network says initiative will shift role of AI ‘from passive tool to active partner in journalism’.
- [South Africa shooting live: At least nine people killed near Johannesburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/south-africa-shooting-live-at-least-nine-people-killed-near-johannesburg/): At least nine people have been killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township.
- ['Won't Bow Before Anyone': Bangladesh's Yunus Vows To Follow Anti-India Leader's Ideals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/wont-bow-before-anyone-bangladeshs-yunus-vows-to-follow-anti-india-leaders-ideals/): Sharif Osman Hadi, a spokesperson for the Inqilab Mancha platform and a prominent critic of India, was killed by unidentified assailants last week, triggering nationwide protests.
- [Ten Killed, Several Injured In Mass Shooting In South Africa’s Johannesburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/ten-killed-several-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-south-africas-johannesburg/): Police have launched an investigation into the mass shooting, while details about the motive and suspects remain unclear.
- [Pilot, Stewardess Of Flight Carrying Khaleda Zia's Son Changed Overnight Over Awami League Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/pilot-stewardess-of-flight-carrying-khaleda-zias-son-changed-overnight-over-awami-league-links/): Two cabin crew members were removed from the flight carrying the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman over political links and security concerns.
- [US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/us-russian-officials-meet-in-miami-for-talks-on-ukraine-war/): Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the talks were ‘constructive’ and will continue on Sunday.
- [Massive Outage Leaves Millions Without Electricity In San Francisco After Fire At Power Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/massive-outage-leaves-millions-without-electricity-in-san-francisco-after-fire-at-power-station/): The major outage knocked out power to 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco, California, and disrupted traffic and transportation systems.
- ['Free Imran Khan': PTI Calls For Nationwide Shutdown, Warns Of ‘Street Movement’ Across Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/free-imran-khan-pti-calls-for-nationwide-shutdown-warns-of-street-movement-across-pakistan/): Senior PTI leaders framed the proposed agitation as a final constitutional push to free Imran Khan, who has been lodged in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since August 2023.
- [US Apprehends Venezuela-Linked Tanker In Caribbean Over ‘Illicit’ Oil Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/us-apprehends-venezuela-linked-tanker-in-caribbean-over-illicit-oil-trade/): US said the Venezuelan tanker was stopped as part of efforts to curb the illegal movement of sanctioned oil used to fund narco-terrorism in the region.
- [Indian H-1B Workers Stranded After Visa Interviews Delayed, Sparking Panic Over Job Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/indian-h-1b-workers-stranded-after-visa-interviews-delayed-sparking-panic-over-job-losses/): Recent changes to the H-1B visa vetting process have left many Indian workers stranded in India after their visa appointments were suddenly cancelled or delayed by several months.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1396/): These are the key developments from day 1,396 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Found & Lost: Democrats Claim DOJ Deleted Trump Photo, Other Records From Released Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/found-lost-democrats-claim-doj-deleted-trump-photo-other-records-from-released-epstein-files/): Less than 24 hours after being posted, several files became inaccessible without any formal explanation or notice from the government
- [US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-egypt-qatar-turkiye-urge-restraint-in-gaza-as-israeli-attacks-continue/): The talks lauded the first stage of the truce, including humanitarian aid, return of captives and reduced hostilities.
- [The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/the-me-too-movement-in-the-age-of-trump-and-epstein/): Tarana Burke tells Marc Lamont Hill on Epstein, Trump and how widespread sexual violence is in the United States.
- [‘Red Ribbon’ vigil for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/red-ribbon-vigil-for-palestinian-prisoners-held-by-israel/): Red ribbons and Palestinian flags were seen at aLondon vigil calling for the Israeli release of imprisoned Palestinians.
- [Ekitike and Isak help Liverpool squeeze past nine-man Tottenham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/ekitike-and-isak-help-liverpool-squeeze-past-nine-man-tottenham/): Defending champions Liverpool win 2-1 at Tottenham to climb to fifth in the Premier League table.
- [US seizes second oil vessel off Venezuela coast, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-seizes-second-oil-vessel-off-venezuela-coast-officials-say/): The incident marks the second time in recent weeks that the US has seized an oil tanker near Venezuela.
- [4 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan knife attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/4-dead-11-injured-in-taiwan-knife-attack/): Taiwan ordered sweeping security reforms after a knife attack killed three people and injured 11 in Taipei.
- [Weaponised Street Power Driving Bangladesh’s 'Controlled Breakdown', Says Intel Report | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/weaponised-street-power-driving-bangladeshs-controlled-breakdown-says-intel-report-exclusive/): For India, the primary worry remains the potential for a massive spillover effect, with borders vulnerable and the internal security of Bangladesh in a tailspin
- [Lebanon claims first phase of Hezbollah’s disarmament close to complete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/lebanon-claims-first-phase-of-hezbollahs-disarmament-close-to-complete/): The PM says the part of the plan on south of the Litani River is ‘only days away from completion’.
- [Why has signing the EU-Mercosur deal been delayed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/why-has-signing-the-eu-mercosur-deal-been-delayed/): Sealing of deal postponed despite decades of preparation.
- ['March 5 Polls Or Protest March On Streets': Nepal's Prachanda Issues Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/march-5-polls-or-protest-march-on-streets-nepals-prachanda-issues-warning/): The coordinator of the recently formed Nepali Communist Party (NCP) accused ‘regressive forces’ of attempting to sabotage the electoral process
- [AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/afcon-moves-to-4-year-cycle-as-new-africa-nations-league-created/): On the eve of the 2025 AFCON, football’s governing body in Africa create new four-year cycle and form a Nations League.
- [Netanyahu May Brief Trump On Possible Strikes On Iran Nukes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/netanyahu-may-brief-trump-on-possible-strikes-on-iran-nukes-report/): Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month in Florida at the US President’s Mar a Lago estate in Florida.
- [US aerial bombardment strikes ‘ISIS thugs’ in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-aerial-bombardment-strikes-isis-thugs-in-syria/): The US military launched more than 70 strikes on alleged ISIL targets in Syria.
- [‘Things Wouldn't Function Well Without Him’: Trump Praises Indian-Origin AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/things-wouldnt-function-well-without-him-trump-praises-indian-origin-ai-adviser-sriram-krishnan/): In December last year, Trump named Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.
- [‘Hadi’s Blood Won’t Go In Vain’: Chants Mark Funeral Of July Uprising Leader In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/hadis-blood-wont-go-in-vain-chants-mark-funeral-of-july-uprising-leader-in-bangladesh/): Hundreds of thousands mourned Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka, with tight security and political slogans, as his killing deepens tensions ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections.
- [Balochistan Train Traffic Goes Of The Rails After Twin Bombings; Jaffar Express & Bolan Mail Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/balochistan-train-traffic-goes-of-the-rails-after-twin-bombings-jaffar-express-bolan-mail-targeted/): Over the past two months alone, Baloch insurgents have targeted the two trains at least three times
- [Israel launches new raids in Syria’s Quneitra, establishes checkpoints](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/israel-launches-new-raids-in-syrias-quneitra-establishes-checkpoints/): Syrian state television denounces the Israeli incursion as another violation of the nation’s sovereignty.
- [‘Kids Feared I Was Going To Die’: Ex-Astronomer HR Head Kristin Cabot On Coldplay Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/kids-feared-i-was-going-to-die-ex-astronomer-hr-head-kristin-cabot-on-coldplay-scandal/): Kristin Cabot faced severe harassment and threats after a viral kiss-cam moment with Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert, leading to career loss and trauma for her and her children.
- [UNSC condemns Rwanda, M23 rebels for offensive in eastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/unsc-condemns-rwanda-m23-rebels-for-offensive-in-eastern-dr-congo/): Resolution urges Rwandan troops to withdraw from area of conflict that has killed hundreds, displaced tens of thousands.
- [Tens of thousands flood streets for Bangladeshi activist’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/tens-of-thousands-flood-streets-for-bangladeshi-activists-funeral/): Footage shows a massive crowd filling streets to mourn Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the 2024 student-led uprising.
- [LIVE: Tottenham vs Liverpool – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/live-tottenham-vs-liverpool-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the EPL clash in London.
- [Newly Released Epstein Files Refer To 'Massage Techniques', Ayurveda From India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/newly-released-epstein-files-refer-to-massage-techniques-ayurveda-from-india/): Jeffrey Epstein files mention Ayurveda and “massage techniques” from India, include photos of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Michael Jackson.
- ['This Plane Isn't Leaving Until...': Mexico Pilot Refuses To Take Off Over Unpaid Wages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/this-plane-isnt-leaving-until-mexico-pilot-refuses-to-take-off-over-unpaid-wages/): The pilot claimed that he was owed five months’ salary and travel expenses by his employer.
- [BNP Leader's House Torched in Bangladesh, 7-Year-Old Daughter Killed: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/bnp-leaders-house-torched-in-bangladesh-7-year-old-daughter-killed-report/): Ayesha Akhtar, age 7, died and three family members were injured after Belal Hossain’s house in Lakshmipur Sadar was set ablaze amid Bangladesh unrest and protests.
- ['Grey SUV, Suspicious Encounter': How A Reddit Post Led Police To Brown University Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/grey-suv-suspicious-encounter-how-a-reddit-post-led-police-to-brown-university-shooter/): Claudio Neves Valente killed Ella Cook, Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, and MIT professor Nuno Loureiro before dying while on the run. Reddit tips helped connect the cases..
- [Stamped Out: Google Warns Staff With US Visas Against International Travel Amid Embassy Delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/stamped-out-google-warns-staff-with-us-visas-against-international-travel-amid-embassy-delays/): The company cautioned that workers who leave the country may be stranded abroad for up to a year due to ‘significant’ appointment backlogs at US embassies and consulates worldwide
- [Thailand Strikes Civilian Locations Along Cambodian Border As Clashes Reignite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/thailand-strikes-civilian-locations-along-cambodian-border-as-clashes-reignite/): The latest round of widespread fighting began on December 8, a day after a border skirmish wounded two Thai soldiers.
- [Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills at least 8 as peace talks lumber on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/russian-attack-on-ukraines-odesa-kills-at-least-8-as-peace-talks-lumber-on/): Strikes intensify as Ukraine also hits Russian assets and US-led peace talks begin in Miami.
- [Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-wife-sentenced-to-17-years-in-corruption-case/): Khan and his wife have denied accusations that they misrepresented the value of state gifts, including jewellery.
- [Controlled Chaos: How Bangladesh’s Unrest Is Being Engineered Into Anti-India Pivot | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/controlled-chaos-how-bangladeshs-unrest-is-being-engineered-into-anti-india-pivot-exclusive/): While the interim Bangladesh administration frames the unrest as a spontaneous eruption of grief, ground intelligence suggests a far more calculated design
- [‘It Was Horrible’: Father Of Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Recounts Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/it-was-horrible-father-of-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh-recounts-horror/): Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and burned by a mob in Bhaluka, Mymensingh over blasphemy allegations. Seven suspects have been arrested by RAB-14.
- [MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/msf-urges-israel-to-let-critical-aid-into-gaza-as-children-freeze-to-death/): At least 13 people in Gaza, including two-week-old and one-month-old babies, have died from winter weather.
- [48-Year-Old US Tech Influencer Lamarr Wilson's Cause Of Death Revealed | Details Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/48-year-old-us-tech-influencer-lamarr-wilsons-cause-of-death-revealed-details-here/): Lamarr Wilson, tech influencer with over 3 million followers, died by suicide at age 48, confirmed by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and his family via Facebook.
- [Islamic University of Gaza resumes classes on site amid Israeli destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/islamic-university-of-gaza-resumes-classes-on-site-amid-israeli-destruction/): Students return for in-person classes amid ruins as Palestinians fight to salvage education from systematic decimation.
- [Uruguay’s FM on US claims to police Latin America and rising tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/uruguays-fm-on-us-claims-to-police-latin-america-and-rising-tensions/): Mario Lubetkin on Washington’s revived sphere-of-influence doctrine, Venezuela, and China’s growing footprint.
- [Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/iran-executes-man-accused-of-spying-for-israels-mossad-state-media/): Aghil Keshavarz is the latest person put to death for espionage since June conflict with Israel.
- [Why The EU Dropped Frozen Russian Assets Plan And Opted For $105 Billion Loan To Fund Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/why-the-eu-dropped-frozen-russian-assets-plan-and-opted-for-105-billion-loan-to-fund-ukraine/): Belgium’s objections, Russian legal threats and unresolved liability questions forced the EU to drop the reparations-loan proposal and approve fresh borrowing for Ukraine.
- [Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/netanyahu-finally-announces-october-7-inquiry-why-are-israelis-furious/): The Israeli prime minister will be heading the inquiry into his own government’s failings ahead of the Hamas-led attack.
- [3 Officers Wounded While Responding To Domestic Violence Call In New York, Suspect Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/3-officers-wounded-while-responding-to-domestic-violence-call-in-new-york-suspect-killed/): The three injured officers were taken to hospital, and details about their conditions were not immediately released.
- [‘Extremely Alarming’: Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Centre’s Intervention After Mob Lynches Hindu Man In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/extremely-alarming-priyanka-gandhi-seeks-centres-intervention-after-mob-lynches-hindu-man-in-bangladesh/): Deepu Chandra Das, a young garment factory worker from Bhaluka in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, was lynched by a mob on Thursday night.
- [Christmas Returns To Jesus' Birthplace In West Bank, Hope And Hymns After Years Of War And Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/christmas-returns-to-jesus-birthplace-in-west-bank-hope-and-hymns-after-years-of-war-and-silence/): Bethlehem revives Christmas festivities amid war and fragile Gaza ceasefire, with Manger Square bustling and hope alive despite economic hardship.
- ['Falsely Accused': Exiled Taslima Nasreen Condemns Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/falsely-accused-exiled-taslima-nasreen-condemns-lynching-of-hindu-man-in-bangladesh/): Taslima Nasreen alleged that the Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh was falsely accused of blasphemy by a Muslim coworker in Mymensingh.
- [UN’s top court to hold Myanmar genocide hearings in January](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/uns-top-court-to-hold-myanmar-genocide-hearings-in-january/): Witnesses from Myanmar’s Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.
- [How chess helped me understand grief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/how-chess-helped-me-understand-grief/): A personal reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet lessons of chess.
- [Bangladesh holds state mourning, funeral for slain uprising activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/bangladesh-holds-state-mourning-funeral-for-slain-uprising-activist/): Police fill the streets of Dhaka ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi’s funeral at Bangladesh’s parliament house.
- [US pushes for ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as Kordofan violence escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/us-pushes-for-ceasefire-in-sudans-civil-war-as-kordofan-violence-escalates/): Top US diplomat warns all involved will face lasting condemnation as fighting escalates in strategic central region.
- [Amnesty International Condemns Bangladesh Violence, Lynching Of Hindu Man; Calls For Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/amnesty-international-condemns-bangladesh-violence-lynching-of-hindu-man-calls-for-probe/): Bangladesh witnessed unprecedented mob violence when protesters attacked media houses and Indian diplomatic offices after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
- [Bangladesh Chaos: Over 150 Computers, Cash Looted As Mobs Ransack Prothom Alo, Daily Star Offices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/bangladesh-chaos-over-150-computers-cash-looted-as-mobs-ransack-prothom-alo-daily-star-offices/): Calling the incident one of the darkest moments for independent journalism in Bangladesh, The Daily Star warned that the attacks on the press must not be taken lightly.
- [7 Arrested For Hindu Man's Lynching In Bangladesh's Mymensingh Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/7-arrested-for-hindu-mans-lynching-in-bangladeshs-mymensingh-amid-unrest/): Dipu Chandra Das, a young garment factory worker, was lynched and his body was set on fire by an enraged mob in Mymensingh over allegations of blasphemy.
- [Indian Assets Safe, Bangladesh Army Chief Tells Indian Counterpart As Protests Rock Dhaka | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/20/indian-assets-safe-bangladesh-army-chief-tells-indian-counterpart-as-protests-rock-dhaka-exclusive/): Nationwide unrest and arson by protesters seeking justice for the assassination of anti-India radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi have worsened the situation in Bangladesh
- [Sudan’s Darfur grapples with severe measles outbreak amid ongoing violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/sudans-darfur-grapples-with-severe-measles-outbreak-amid-ongoing-violence/): MSF official tells Al Jazeera South Darfur hospital ‘overwhelmed’ by rapid increase in measles cases.
- [Displacement camp running out of supplies for people fleeing Sudan’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/displacement-camp-running-out-of-supplies-for-people-fleeing-sudans-war/): Authorities say they don’t have enough food, tents, and equipment to accommodate everyone fleeing Sudan’s war.
- [Trump pauses more offshore wind projects citing national security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/trump-pauses-more-offshore-wind-projects-citing-national-security-concerns/): The directive pausing five projects comes as the administration ramps up offshore oil and gas production.
- [Srebrenica: Genocide on Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/srebrenica-genocide-on-trial/): The horrors of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the war crimes trials that gave birth to the ICC.
- [UPS stumbles into holiday season amid shifting trade rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/ups-stumbles-into-holiday-season-amid-shifting-trade-rules/): After the end of the de minimis rule rewired US import requirements, UPS is struggling to clear shipments.
- [Ukraine Drone Strikes A Russian Soldier On Horse Back | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/ukraine-drone-strikes-a-russian-soldier-on-horse-back-video/): Drones are pivotal for Ukraine in 2025, tracking and striking Russian soldiers, even on horseback, as shared by Ukraine’s 5th Assault Battalion of the 92nd Infantry Brigade.
- [Bangladesh Polls Will Be Held On Time, Yunus Tells US Envoy Amid Unrest Over Osman Hadi's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/bangladesh-polls-will-be-held-on-time-yunus-tells-us-envoy-amid-unrest-over-osman-hadis-death/): Amid the ongoing unrest, Yunus reaffirmed his commitment to holding general elections on February 12 in Bangladesh.
- [Who Is Motaleb Sikder? Bangladesh Student Leader Shot Days After Osman Hadi’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/who-is-motaleb-sikder-bangladesh-student-leader-shot-days-after-osman-hadis-death/): Motaleb Sikder of NCP was shot in Khulna amid unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. Protests have rocked Bangladesh, with investigations ongoing and no arrests yet.
- [Cambodia-Thailand fighting continues as ceasefire talks loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/cambodia-thailand-fighting-continues-as-ceasefire-talks-loom/): Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand continues despite talks, with communities facing fear and economic anxiety.
- [Texas town battles nonstop noise from bitcoin mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/texas-town-battles-nonstop-noise-from-bitcoin-mine/): A rural Texas community says nonstop noise from a bitcoin mine is destroying their lives.
- [Sydney Bondi Beach Terrorists 'Meticulously' Planned The Attack: Court Documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/sydney-bondi-beach-terrorists-meticulously-planned-the-attack-court-documents/): Naveed Akram and Sajid Akram planned the Bondi Beach attack for months, killing 15 at a Hanukkah event. The incident sparked calls for tougher gun laws.
- [Situation in Sudan’s White Nile shows “increased disrespect” of the law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/situation-in-sudans-white-nile-shows-increased-disrespect-of-the-law/): “Those who are arriving in White Nile [state] are arriving in a severe situation.”
- [Palestine Action hunger strikes: What are their demands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/palestine-action-hunger-strikes-what-are-their-demands/): As a months-long hunger strike persists, calls for immediate government intervention grow louder.
- [Clashes between Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF break out in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/clashes-between-syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf-break-out-in-aleppo/): Clashes come amid high-level talks between Syrian and Turkish officials on integration of SDF forces into Syria’s army.
- [Illegal settlement expansion: How Israel is redrawing occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/illegal-settlement-expansion-how-israel-is-redrawing-occupied-west-bank/): Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements stands to redraw occupied West Bank, undermining prospect of two-state solution.
- [At least three killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon’s Sidon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/at-least-three-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-southern-lebanons-sidon/): Deadly Israeli air strike is latest in Israel’s near-daily violations of 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
- [LIVE: Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon, displaces dozens in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/live-israel-escalates-strikes-on-lebanon-displaces-dozens-in-jerusalem/): Israeli strikes hit Sidon district; 100 Palestinians lose homes as Israel tears down residential building.
- [AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Tanzania – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/afcon-2025-nigeria-vs-tanzania-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Moving on from the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, Nigeria face Tanzania in their AFCON 2025 opener.
- [Israeli Defence Forces Demolish Residential Buildings In West bank Jerusalem, Displacing Dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/israeli-defence-forces-demolish-residential-buildings-in-west-bank-jerusalem-displacing-dozens/): IDFdemolished a 13-apartment building in East Jerusalem, displacing Palestinians and sparking condemnation amid escalating tensions and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- ['Would Like To Go Back To India': Brother Of Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/would-like-to-go-back-to-india-brother-of-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh/): 25-year-old Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das,was barbarically lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh city.
- [After 17 Years, Former PM Khaleda Zia’s Son Set To Return As Bangladesh Heads For Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/after-17-years-former-pm-khaleda-zias-son-set-to-return-as-bangladesh-heads-for-polls/): Tarique Rahman’s return comes at a politically significant moment, just months ahead of national elections scheduled in Bangladesh for February 2026.
- [Bangladesh High Commission In Delhi Temporarily Suspends Visa Services Amid Tense Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/bangladesh-high-commission-in-delhi-temporarily-suspends-visa-services-amid-tense-bilateral-ties/): Post Content
- [Trump’s Christmas gifts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/trumps-christmas-gifts/): This holiday season, Americans are getting a bad economy, redacted Epstein files and even more war abroad.
- [Seizing ships as leverage: US vs Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/seizing-ships-as-leverage-us-vs-houthis/): We compare and contrast ship seizures by the US and Yemen’s Houthis, as well as the reasons behind them.
- [Germany charges ex-Syrian prison guard over Assad-era abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/germany-charges-ex-syrian-prison-guard-over-assad-era-abuses/): Prosecutors accuse the official, named as Fahad A, of torturing dozens of prisoners in jail run by Syrian intelligence.
- ['Risk Of Extended Stay Abroad': Apple Issues Advisory To Employees Amid US Visa Delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/risk-of-extended-stay-abroad-apple-issues-advisory-to-employees-amid-us-visa-delays/): The move places Apple alongside other major technology firms such as Google and Microsoft, which have also cautioned staff against international travel in recent weeks.
- [Japan Moves To Restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant Nearly 15 Years After Fukushima](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/japan-moves-to-restart-kashiwazaki-kariwa-nuclear-plant-nearly-15-years-after-fukushima/): Japan moves to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant after Niigata Prefecture vote, with TEPCO planning operations amid strong local opposition.
- [Denmark to summon US ambassador following Greenland envoy appointment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/denmark-to-summon-us-ambassador-following-greenland-envoy-appointment/): Copenhagen slams Jeff Landry’s statement regarding annexation of the territory as ‘totally unacceptable’.
- [Are US oil tanker seizures off Venezuela legal or acts of piracy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/are-us-oil-tanker-seizures-off-venezuela-legal-or-acts-of-piracy/): The US says it’s pursuing a third tanker off Venezuela’s coast as part of its naval blockade of Venezuelan oil.
- [Syria’s government curbing once-booming Captagon industry: UN report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/syrias-government-curbing-once-booming-captagon-industry-un-report/): Authorities have shuttered drug factories that were cash pipeline for former ruler Bashar al-Assad, UN report.
- [Voices of Gaza: The Great Omari Mosque’s 2,000‑year history lies in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/voices-of-gaza-the-great-omari-mosques-2000-year-history-lies-in-ruins/): The Great Omari Mosque is one of Gaza City’s most significant landmarks, with origins dating back more than 2,000 years.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Yunus Govt Orders Fast-Track Trial In Osman Hadi Murder Case & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/news18-evening-digest-yunus-govt-orders-fast-track-trial-in-osman-hadi-murder-case-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head and Doctor Assaults Patient At Govt Hospital In Shimla.
- ['Could Be In Bangladesh Or Outside': Official Says Location Of Activist Hadi's Killers Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/could-be-in-bangladesh-or-outside-official-says-location-of-activist-hadis-killers-unknown/): Bangladesh Police said the agencies are actively trying to locate Faisal Karim Masud, identified as the gunman in the shooting.
- [Alert For H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants: US Tightens Screening Process, Expands Social Media Vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/alert-for-h-1b-h-4-visa-applicants-us-tightens-screening-process-expands-social-media-vetting/): The United States now screens social media and online presence for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, affecting hundreds of Indians amid stricter policies under Donald Trump.
- [Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament on last day of budget talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/brawl-breaks-out-in-turkish-parliament-on-last-day-of-budget-talks/): A brawl broke out in Turkiye’s parliament between members of the ruling AK Party and opposition CHP.
- [Israel demolishes residential building in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/israel-demolishes-residential-building-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli forces demolished a four-storey residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing around 100 Palestinians.
- [Israeli military storms West Bank towns, carries out demolition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/israeli-military-storms-west-bank-towns-carries-out-demolition/): Palestinian officials condemn the actions as part of a ‘systematic policy of displacement’.
- ['India, Awami League Do Not Want Polls In Bangladesh': Osman Hadi’s Sister Makes Shocking Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/india-awami-league-do-not-want-polls-in-bangladesh-osman-hadis-sister-makes-shocking-claim/): Violent protests hit Bangladesh after Sharif Osman Hadi died in Singapore. His sister’s anti-India remarks worsened tensions as China ties grow.
- [Bangladesh Identifies Three Persons Involved In Chaos Near Indian Envoy's Residence In Chattogram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/bangladesh-identifies-three-persons-involved-in-chaos-near-indian-envoys-residence-in-chattogram/): The disclosure came during a high-level meeting chaired by Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna to review the country’s overall law and order situation.
- [Israeli arms firms make record profits of the back of Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/israeli-arms-firms-make-record-profits-of-the-back-of-gaza-war/): Israel’s defence industry is making record profits, using images of strikes on Gaza as proof of their purported success.
- [Australian PM apologises over Bondi attack, calls for tougher hate laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/australian-pm-apologises-over-bondi-attack-calls-for-tougher-hate-laws/): PM Anthony Albanese is also pushing for stricter gun legislation in the wake of nation’s worst mass shooting in decades.
- [“Convenient for the US to declare war” with Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/convenient-for-the-us-to-declare-war-with-venezuela/): Ernesto Castaneda, talks about why some in US President Donald Trump’s cabinet are pushing for a war with Venezuela.
- [Venezuela’s reserves have strategic advantages for the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/venezuelas-reserves-have-strategic-advantages-for-the-us/): Risk analyst Jose Chalhoub explains why Venezuela’s oil is more appealing to the US than oil from the Middle East
- [India and New Zealand conclude free trade agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/india-and-new-zealand-conclude-free-trade-agreement/): Governments are seeking to diversify trade links due to the uncertainty driven by Trump’s tariffs.
- [Bondi Shooters Planned Attack For Months, Hurled Homemade Bombs At Crowd Before Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/bondi-shooters-planned-attack-for-months-hurled-homemade-bombs-at-crowd-before-shooting/): The Bondi beach shooters had been planning the deadly attack at a Hanukkah event for months, investigation has revealed.
- [Pakistan Bars Beggars, Incomplete Document Holders From Foreign Travel As Gulf Mounts Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/pakistan-bars-beggars-incomplete-document-holders-from-foreign-travel-as-gulf-mounts-pressure/): Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from Saudi Arabia and the UAE for begging-related offences, with repeat offenders often blacklisted, preventing future entry
- [After Hadi’s Aides Threaten Bangladesh Poll Boycott, Yunus Govt Announces Fast-Track Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/after-hadis-aides-threaten-bangladesh-poll-boycott-yunus-govt-announces-fast-track-trial/): Bangladesh’s interim govt announced a fast-track trial for Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder after Inquilab Mancha threatened to disrupt elections unless justice is served before polling.
- [GPS Failed In China Without Warning! What Indians Should Do If It Happens Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/gps-failed-in-china-without-warning-what-indians-should-do-if-it-happens-here/): Car navigation systems failed, ride-hailing services struggled to match drivers with passengers, food deliveries slowed sharply, and drone operations were effectively grounded
- [Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch leads Christmas mass at Gaza church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/jerusalems-latin-patriarch-leads-christmas-mass-at-gaza-church/): Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch led Christmas mass at Gaza’s only Catholic church just days before the holiday.
- [2025 in Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/2025-in-gaza-12-months-12-pictures/): Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed at least 70,669 Palestinians and wounded 171,165 since October 2023.
- [Russian general killed in car bombing in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/russian-general-killed-in-car-bombing-in-moscow/): A Russian general was killed in Moscow on Monday when an explosive device detonated underneath his car.
- [Car Bomb Kills Senior Russian General, Ukraine Link Under Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/car-bomb-kills-senior-russian-general-ukraine-link-under-probe/): Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow. Russia suspects Ukrainian special forces and is investigating the blast.
- [Killing Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh Sparks Calls For Minority Protection, Petition Filed In UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/killing-of-hindu-man-in-bangladesh-sparks-calls-for-minority-protection-petition-filed-in-un/): The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh, has sparked widespread condemnation from Hindu organisations, minority rights groups and international lawmakers.
- [Japan set to restart world’s biggest nuclear power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/japan-set-to-restart-worlds-biggest-nuclear-power-plant/): Kashiwazaki-Kariwa will be latest plant to restart 15 years after Fukushima disaster shut down country’s nuclear energy.
- [Thousands of Serbians protest government pressure on universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/thousands-of-serbians-protest-government-pressure-on-universities/): Thousands of demonstrators in Serbia gathered in Novi Pazar on Sunday to protest government pressures on universities.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow probes Kyiv link after bomb kills general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/russia-ukraine-war-live-moscow-probes-kyiv-link-after-bomb-kills-general/): Investigators pursue various lines of inquiry, including possibility attack was ‘linked’ to ‘Ukrainian special forces’.
- [US accused of stealing oil after intercepting third Venezuelan tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/us-accused-of-stealing-oil-after-intercepting-third-venezuelan-tanker/): The US is pursuing a third oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela.
- [As India & New Zealand Announce Trade Deal, A Look At Six FTAs Signed Before Landmark Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/as-india-new-zealand-announce-trade-deal-a-look-at-six-ftas-signed-before-landmark-pact/): An FTA is a formal agreement between countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers such as customs duties, import quotas & restrictions on goods and services traded between them
- [After Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Killing, Another Leader From His Party Shot In The Head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/after-bangladesh-activist-osman-hadis-killing-another-leader-from-his-party-shot-in-the-head/): Md Motaleb Shikdar, senior labour wing leader of National Citizens Party, was shot at a house in Sonadanga, Khulna, on Monday morning, police and party officials confirmed.
- [This Is The Longest Place Name In World  — Can You Pronounce? | Here’s How To Visit, A Plus For Vegetarians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/this-is-the-longest-place-name-in-world-can-you-pronounce-heres-how-to-visit-a-plus-for-vegetarians/): As the box was opened, instead of a birthday greeting, the cake carried the words “Leave at security,” written in icing.
- [Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/car-bomb-kills-russian-general-in-moscow/): Investigators say possibility that attack is linked to Ukrainian special forces is one line of inquiry.
- [Is the US making a great gamble to reshape Iraq?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/is-the-us-making-a-great-gamble-to-reshape-iraq/): The Trump administration seeks to recalibrate US influence in the Middle East and wants to ‘make Iraq great again’.
- ['No Indian Safe There': Sarod Maestro Shiraz Ali Khan Recalls Hiding Identity To Flee Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/no-indian-safe-there-sarod-maestro-shiraz-ali-khan-recalls-hiding-identity-to-flee-bangladesh/): Khan, who was in the neighbouring country for concerts, said his surname helped him escape as he detailed the anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh
- [Activist Hadi’s Killer Bailed Out Twice By Jamaat Leader, Says BNP Official Amid Bangladesh Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/activist-hadis-killer-bailed-out-twice-by-jamaat-leader-says-bnp-official-amid-bangladesh-crisis/): Police say there is no evidence the suspect fled to India, rejecting claims of New Delhi’s involvement, made by Hadi’s family members.
- [Swiss court to hear Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/swiss-court-to-hear-indonesian-islanders-climate-case-against-cement-giant/): Four residents of Pari, a low-lying Indonesian island, filed the complaint in January 2023.
- [Pakistan To Deploy 3,500 Troops In Gaza As Part Of Donald Trump’s Stabilisation Force: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/pakistan-to-deploy-3500-troops-in-gaza-as-part-of-donald-trumps-stabilisation-force-report/): Trump has urged Muslim-majority nations to send troops to a proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force to disarm Hamas and oversee a transition period.
- [US says talks with Russia, Ukraine in Miami ‘constructive, productive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/us-says-talks-with-russia-ukraine-in-miami-constructive-productive/): US envoy holds separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Miami on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Sudanese bloc declares Nairobi roadmap, but is it a civilian breakthrough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/sudanese-bloc-declares-nairobi-roadmap-but-is-it-a-civilian-breakthrough/): The new bloc’s roadmap echoes the Quad plan, but observers say this only splinters civilian forces in Sudan.
- [LIVE: Thailand, Cambodia resume border clashes before talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/live-thailand-cambodia-resume-border-clashes-before-talks/): Fighting has resumed hours before the countries’ foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate.
- [Saudi Arabia Sees First Northern Snow In 30 Years, Netizens Share Videos As Desert Turns White](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/saudi-arabia-sees-first-northern-snow-in-30-years-netizens-share-videos-as-desert-turns-white/): Saudi Arabia saw rare snowfall across northern regions, including Tuwaiq mountain range, stunning residents. The northern region witnesses snowfall after 30 years.
- [400-Mile ‘Mysterious’ Fog Grips California’s Central Valley, Experts Clarify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/400-mile-mysterious-fog-grips-californias-central-valley-experts-clarify/): Social media users share videos of “mysterious” fog, claiming it feels thicker than usual and contains unusual black or white particles.
- [Bangladesh Unrest: Agencies Warn Rohingya Networks Being Used To Push Kashmir Propaganda In India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/bangladesh-unrest-agencies-warn-rohingya-networks-being-used-to-push-kashmir-propaganda-in-india-exclusive/): Officials say the effort goes beyond illegal migration & is aimed at reframing Kashmir as the central symbol of Muslim persecution, using Rohingya displacement as an emotive tool
- [Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Mutual Defence Agreement Amid Renewed Ties | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/pakistan-bangladesh-move-toward-mutual-defence-agreement-amid-renewed-ties-exclusive/): In recent months, top military officials from Pakistan and Bangladesh have exchanged frequent visits, signalling deepening trust and cooperation
- [Who Is Anand Varadarajan? Starbucks Appoints Ex-Amazon Executive As New Chief Technology Officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/who-is-anand-varadarajan-starbucks-appoints-ex-amazon-executive-as-new-chief-technology-officer/): Indian-origin Anand Varadarajan will take charge from January 19, replacing Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down from the role in September.
- ['True Christian Politics': JD Vance Defends H-1B Restrictions By US As Indians Face Visa Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/true-christian-politics-jd-vance-defends-h-1b-restrictions-by-us-as-indians-face-visa-turmoil/): JD Vance defended H-1B visa restrictions as part of a “true Christian politics” prioritising American labour, as Indian visa holders face delays under expanded consular vetting.
- [Rapper Nicki Minaj Calls JD Vance An ‘Assassin’ In Chat With Erica Kirk, Quickly Corrects Herself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/rapper-nicki-minaj-calls-jd-vance-an-assassin-in-chat-with-erica-kirk-quickly-corrects-herself/): Nicki Minaj’s verbal slip was met with laughter before Charlie Kirk’s widow offered support.
- [Fresh clashes erupt on Thai-Cambodia border as ASEAN convenes peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/fresh-clashes-erupt-on-thai-cambodia-border-as-asean-convenes-peace-talks/): Fighting resumes hours before regional foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.
- [Two Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons admitted to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/two-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-in-uk-prisons-admitted-to-hospital/): Kamran Ahmed and Amu Gib have been hospitalised as a rolling hunger strike that began 50 days ago raises alarm.
- [Sheikh Hasina Says Violence New Normal In Yunus’ Bangladesh: ‘Gave Extremists Cabinet Roles’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/sheikh-hasina-says-violence-new-normal-in-yunus-bangladesh-gave-extremists-cabinet-roles/): Hasina’s warning follows days of unrest after the killing of an anti-India activist, with mobs targeting newspapers and cultural bodies.
- [US Restores Trump's Photo In Epstein Files, Says Was Removed 'Out Of Abundance Of Caution'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/us-restores-trumps-photo-in-epstein-files-says-was-removed-out-of-abundance-of-caution/): The US Justice Department restored an image featuring Trump from the Epstein files after determining that no victims were depicted, saying the image had been temporarily removed.
- [Morocco seal AFCON win against Comoros in 2025 opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/morocco-seal-afcon-win-against-comoros-in-2025-opener/): Host nation Morocco overcome a spirited challenge by Africa Cup of Nations minnows Comoros to kick off the tournament.
- [Malaysia court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/malaysia-court-rejects-najibs-bid-to-serve-sentence-under-house-arrest/): High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM’s transfer to house arrest was not valid.
- ['Productive, Constructive': Steve Wiktoff As US, Russian Officials Meet In Florida For Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/productive-constructive-steve-wiktoff-as-us-russian-officials-meet-in-florida-for-ukraine-talks/): US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said American and Russian officials held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida to advance Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine.
- [New Video Shows Hindu Man Dipu Being Taken Away To His Death By Islamist Mob In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/new-video-shows-hindu-man-dipu-being-taken-away-to-his-death-by-islamist-mob-in-bangladesh/): A fresh video captures the final moments of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das as he is dragged away by a mob in Bangladesh before being lynched and set ablaze.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1397/): These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/alarming-medicine-shortages-in-gaza-amid-israeli-restrictions/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says the most critical drug shortages are in emergency services.
- [Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/nigeria-says-130-kidnapped-catholic-schoolchildren-freed/): The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.
- [How volatile is the political situation in Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/how-volatile-is-the-political-situation-in-bangladesh/): Tensions are growing after the killing of a student leader of last year’s revolt, which toppled Sheikh Hasina.
- [US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/us-pursues-another-oil-tanker-near-venezuela-reports/): The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.
- [Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/swedish-authorities-board-sanctioned-russian-ship-in-national-waters/): Authorities board vessel off Swedish coast after it suffered an engine failure.
- [Worker at France’s Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/worker-at-frances-elysee-palace-to-face-trial-over-alleged-theft/): Three people arrested in connection with suspected theft of items worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.
- [Indian Student Captured In Ukraine Warns Against Joining Russian Army, Seeks Help From Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/indian-student-captured-in-ukraine-warns-against-joining-russian-army-seeks-help-from-govt/): Gujarat student Sahil Hussain said he was trapped into joining the Russian Army after false drug charges and appealed to India for help after capture in Ukraine
- [Barcelona see off Villarreal with goals from Raphinha and Yamal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/barcelona-see-off-villarreal-with-goals-from-raphinha-and-yamal/): Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.
- [Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/russia-criticises-european-moves-to-amend-us-plan-to-end-ukraine-war/): Yury Ushakov’s remarks come a day after US and Russian officials held talks on the US proposal in Florida.
- [Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/will-trumps-imperfect-plan-for-ending-the-ukraine-war-work/): Some European leaders feel sidelined as US mediation takes Russian priorities into consideration.
- [‘Russia Does Not Have The Capability To Conquer Ukraine’: US Intelligence Chief, Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/russia-does-not-have-the-capability-to-conquer-ukraine-us-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard/): Tulsi Gabbard says US intelligence finds Russia unable to conquer Ukraine or invade Europe, challenging alarmist claims and urging focus on peace efforts amid ongoing conflict.
- [After Op Sindoor Setback, Asim Munir Says ‘Divine Intervention’ Saved Pakistan: ‘We Felt It’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/after-op-sindoor-setback-asim-munir-says-divine-intervention-saved-pakistan-we-felt-it/): Field Marshall Asim Munir claimed divine intervention aided Pakistan during May tensions with India, citing Quranic verses and urging moral reform for national strength.
- [Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/israeli-arms-companies-revenues-soared-in-2024/): Israel’s defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.
- [Trump's Rally Speech Takes Unexpected Turn As He Talks About Wife's Undergarments | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/trumps-rally-speech-takes-unexpected-turn-as-he-talks-about-wifes-undergarments-video/): Trump’s remarks were made while criticising the FBI raid, which took place after National Archives and Records Administration flagged concerns over missing presidential records.
- [Video Shows How Stone-Pelting Mob Forced Closure Of Indian High Commission In Chittagong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/21/video-shows-how-stone-pelting-mob-forced-closure-of-indian-high-commission-in-chittagong/): Indian Visa Centre in Chattogram shuts down after protests over Sharif Osman Hadi’s death; unrest and security concerns affect other missions too.
- [Cambodia’s economy squeezed by Thai conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/cambodias-economy-squeezed-by-thai-conflict/): Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and
- [Brazilian Supreme Court says Bolsonaro can leave prison to undergo surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/brazilian-supreme-court-says-bolsonaro-can-leave-prison-to-undergo-surgery/): Justice Alexandre de Moraes has approved a request for the ex-president to leave prison for hernia treatment.
- [Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/libyan-army-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-near-turkiyes-capital-ankara/): Four other passengers on business flight that requested emergency landing after takeoff, Turkish interior minister says.
- [UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/uk-police-say-comedian-russell-brand-charged-with-two-more-sex-offences/): The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
- [Wasteful Nigeria edge past Tanzania to make winning start to AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/wasteful-nigeria-edge-past-tanzania-to-make-winning-start-to-afcon-2025/): Nigeria seal a 2-1 win against a plucky Tanzania to open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 account with a win in Fez.
- [Is Israel’s government waging war on Al Jazeera and the media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/is-israels-government-waging-war-on-al-jazeera-and-the-media/): Critics say Israel’s media laws aim to silence dissenting voices, undermining democracy and free speech.
- [People sheltering at Sudan displacement camp say they ’pray for peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/people-sheltering-at-sudan-displacement-camp-say-they-pray-for-peace/): Every day, dozens of displaced people, mostly women and children, are arriving at a camp near Kosti, Sudan.
- [Newly released Epstein files spotlight Trump’s past jet trips with Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/newly-released-epstein-files-spotlight-trumps-past-jet-trips-with-maxwell/): Prosecutor’s email claims Trump flew on Epstein’s jet eight times in the 1990s, some with Ghislaine Maxwell on board.
- [Sahel states summit attracts unexpected visitors: young people.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/sahel-states-summit-attracts-unexpected-visitors-young-people/): The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people.
- [Jackson scores two goals as Senegal defeat Botswana at AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/jackson-scores-two-goals-as-senegal-defeat-botswana-at-afcon/): Two goals in 18 minutes from forward Nicolas Jackson set the tone for Senegal’s Group D win over Botswana at AFCON 2025.
- [UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan’s chants about Israeli military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/uk-police-drop-probe-into-bob-vylans-chants-about-israeli-military/): Police say there is ‘insufficient evidence’ to bring charges after investigating comments made at Glastonbury festival.
- [Pirate motorcyclists cruise Caracas to protest Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/pirate-motorcyclists-cruise-caracas-to-protest-trump/): Motorcyclists dressed as pirates cruised Caracas to protest US President Donald Trump’s Venezuelan oil tanker seizures.
- [Israeli forces demolish shops in raids near occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/israeli-forces-demolish-shops-in-raids-near-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Commercial premises among buildings facing demolition as military incursions intensify near Qalandiya and Kafr Aqab.
- [‘We Are Not Afraid’: Imran Khan’s Sister Leads Sit-In At Adiala Jail Over Solitary Confinement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/we-are-not-afraid-imran-khans-sister-leads-sit-in-at-adiala-jail-over-solitary-confinement/): Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan said they were not intimidated by police action, including the use of water cannons.
- [Israel will never fully withdraw from Gaza, defence minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/israel-will-never-fully-withdraw-from-gaza-defence-minister-says/): Israel Katz says military units will be established inside the Palestinian enclave, in contravention of truce agreement.
- [Backlash after CBS pulls 60 Minutes report on Salvador’s CECOT prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/backlash-after-cbs-pulls-60-minutes-report-on-salvadors-cecot-prison/): The correspondent behind the story says it was postponed for political reasons, while network says it needs more work.
- [Gaza patients facing death as Israel continues to block medical supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/gaza-patients-facing-death-as-israel-continues-to-block-medical-supplies/): More than 1,000 Palestinian patients have died while awaiting treatment abroad, amid collapse of Gaza healthcare sector.
- [Trump, Mamdani merchandise compete for Christmas shoppers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-mamdani-merchandise-compete-for-christmas-shoppers/): Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are leading candidates for politically themed Christmas gifts in the US.
- [Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russia’s aerial attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/ukraine-deploys-low-cost-drones-to-counter-russias-aerial-attacks/): Volunteer-driven start-ups develop affordable interceptors, offering effective solutions against Russian drone attacks.
- [Israeli Defence Minister: ‘We will never leave Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/israeli-defence-minister-we-will-never-leave-gaza/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military “will never leave Gaza”.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs Tanzania – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/live-nigeria-vs-tanzania-afcon-2025/): Follow our live build-up, team news coverage and full text commentary stream of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 game.
- [Why is Russia escalating attacks on Ukraine’s Odesa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/why-is-russia-escalating-attacks-on-ukraines-odesa/): Russia is targeting ports critical for Ukrainian exports.
- [Scorching the Monk Forest: Israel’s ecocide in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/scorching-the-monk-forest-israels-ecocide-in-southern-lebanon/): From white phosphorus to bulldozers, destruction of South Lebanon’s woodlands shows how war was waged against ecosystem.
- [Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against UK government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-launch-legal-action-against-uk-government/): Lawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters’ welfare.
- [British police detain Greta Thunberg at pro-Palestinian protest in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/british-police-detain-greta-thunberg-at-pro-palestinian-protest-in-london/): Police arrest three people outside insurer of Israeli arms maker Elbit, including Thunberg for holding placard.
- ['Certain Possibilities' In Uncertain Times: Is Tarique Rahman Being Groomed As Bangladesh’s Next PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/certain-possibilities-in-uncertain-times-is-tarique-rahman-being-groomed-as-bangladeshs-next-pm/): A senior BNP leader told News18 that the party is preparing for ‘multiple political scenarios’, including a broad-based alliance ahead of next year’s elections
- [Anger Spills Onto Streets Outside Dhaka’s Missions In India As Bangladesh Remains Tense | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/anger-spills-onto-streets-outside-dhakas-missions-in-india-as-bangladesh-remains-tense-top-points/): Bangladesh boils over Hadi death, India seeks justice for Dipu Das: Hindu family’s house torched in Chattogram; Dhaka summons Indian envoy, Education Adviser meets Das’s kin
- [Russian Man Kills 25-Year-Old Ex-Wife At A 5-Star Hotel Over Suspicion She Worked As Escort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/russian-man-kills-25-year-old-ex-wife-at-a-5-star-hotel-over-suspicion-she-worked-as-escort/): The Russian man was arrested in St. Petersburg for allegedly murdering his ex-wife, a Pobeda flight attendant, at Dubai’s Voco Bonnington hotel.
- ['If India Attacks Dhaka...': Pakistan Leader Calls For Military Alliance With Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/if-india-attacks-dhaka-pakistan-leader-calls-for-military-alliance-with-bangladesh/): Kamran Saeed Usmani made the remarks in a video statement in which he also called for a formal military alliance between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- [‘How Do You Justify...’: Pakistan Politician Questions Army’s Double Standards On India, Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/how-do-you-justify-pakistan-politician-questions-armys-double-standards-on-india-afghanistan/): Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticizes Pakistan Army’s cross-border strikes on Afghanistan, drawing parallels to India’s Operation Sindoor and urging policy rethink.
- [Video: Al Jazeera at scene of armed clashes in Syria’s Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/video-al-jazeera-at-scene-of-armed-clashes-in-syrias-aleppo/): Clashes between the Syrian military and Kurdish-led SDF forces occurred in Aleppo.
- [Trump recalls dozens of career diplomats in ‘America First’ push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-recalls-dozens-of-career-diplomats-in-america-first-push/): American Foreign Service Association says multiple ambassadors ordered to go by mid-January with no reason given.
- [Should cities be reinvented entirely?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/should-cities-be-reinvented-entirely/): Should cities be reinvented entirely? Or reimagined with equity and sustainability at their centre?
- [Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF agree to pause after night of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf-agree-to-pause-after-night-of-fighting/): Syrian government soldiers and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to cease fire after deadly clashes.
- [Trump says Greenland ‘essential’ for security: Could he take it by force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-says-greenland-essential-for-security-could-he-take-it-by-force/): Trump’s latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
- [How pro-war extremism is becoming mainstream in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/how-pro-war-extremism-is-becoming-mainstream-in-israel/): Extreme pro-war rhetoric and imagery are increasingly mainstream in Israel, with dissenting voices being sidelined.
- [From Scorching Sand To Winter Wonderland: What Caused Sudden Snow In Saudi Arabia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/from-scorching-sand-to-winter-wonderland-what-caused-sudden-snow-in-saudi-arabia/): Saudi Arabia saw rare snowfall in Tabuk, Trojena, Hail, Al-Majma’ah and Al-Ghat, with temperatures dipping well below zero
- [Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested In London At Pro-Palestinian Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/activist-greta-thunberg-arrested-in-london-at-pro-palestinian-protest/): Greta Thunberg was detained under the UK’s Terrorism Act at a “lock-on” protest linked to Palestinian detainees.
- [Donald Trump Named In Jeffrey Epstein’s Private Plane Logs For Several Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/donald-trump-named-in-jeffrey-epsteins-private-plane-logs-for-several-flights/): Donald Trump’s name appears in the newly released files, including references to flight records associated with Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane.
- [Israel extends law that banned Al Jazeera for two more years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/israel-extends-law-that-banned-al-jazeera-for-two-more-years/): The Israeli parliament has voted to extend the bill, which allows the shutdown of foreign media outlets, until 2027.
- ['Final Warning': Hindu Family's Home Torched, Pets Killed Amid Bangladesh's Spiralling Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/final-warning-hindu-familys-home-torched-pets-killed-amid-bangladeshs-spiralling-unrest/): A handwritten banner found near the charred remains accused Hindus of actions “against Islam and the Muslim community” and threatened them with dire consequences
- [Trump's Christmas Offer To Illegal Migrants: $3,000 And Free Flights For Those Who Self-Deport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trumps-christmas-offer-to-illegal-migrants-3000-and-free-flights-for-those-who-self-deport/): The payment is three times higher than the $1,000 incentive announced by the administration in May.
- [Indian Visa Services Restart In Bangladesh After Brief Halt, Chittagong Centre Remains Shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/indian-visa-services-restart-in-bangladesh-after-brief-halt-chittagong-centre-remains-shut/): Officials said services at the Chittagong centre would remain on hold until a fresh assessment of the local security situation is completed.
- [Isak faces two months out with injury after ‘reckless’ tackle: Slot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/isak-faces-two-months-out-with-injury-after-reckless-tackle-slot/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot says star forward Alexander Isak will be on the sidelines until at least late February.
- [Russia strikes Ukrainian homes and energy in deadly missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/russia-strikes-ukrainian-homes-and-energy-in-deadly-missile-attack/): Ukraine said hundreds of Russian drones and dozens of missiles struck homes and energy facilities overnight.
- [Ukraine “to create fear” with Russian General’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/ukraine-to-create-fear-with-russian-generals-killing/): “This [killing in Moscow] is a mode of warfare which would be referred to as, quote-unquote, irregular.”
- [Yemen government, Houthis agree to exchange thousands of prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/yemen-government-houthis-agree-to-exchange-thousands-of-prisoners/): This is a breaking news story.
- [AFCON, more than just football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/afcon-more-than-just-football/): The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a football tournament.
- [Australia's Albanese Dials Israel President, Discusses Antisemitism After Sydney Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/australias-albanese-dials-israel-president-discusses-antisemitism-after-sydney-attack/): Israel President Herzog stressed the urgent need to confront the growing threat of antisemitism, extremism and jihadist terror.
- [Hadi Effect: Bangladesh On High Alert Ahead Of BNP Leader Tarique Rahman’s Return From Exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/hadi-effect-bangladesh-on-high-alert-ahead-of-bnp-leader-tarique-rahmans-return-from-exile/): From Wednesday evening, December 24, to Thursday evening, December 25, entry into the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport premises will be strictly limited.
- [‘Anyone Who Attacks Her Can Eat S**t’: JD Vance On Racist Remarks Against Wife Usha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/anyone-who-attacks-her-can-eat-st-jd-vance-on-racist-remarks-against-wife-usha/): JD Vance said racism should be opposed in all forms and that people should be judged by their actions rather than race or ethnicity.
- [‘Peace prospects dire’: More tensions as M23 fights on in DRC despite deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/peace-prospects-dire-more-tensions-as-m23-fights-on-in-drc-despite-deal/): Hopes that conflict would end this year were dashed after M23 advanced on key city Uvira despite US, Qatar peace deals.
- [Russian strikes trigger Ukraine power cuts, prompt Poland to scramble jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/russian-strikes-trigger-ukraine-power-cuts-prompt-poland-to-scramble-jets/): At least three people, including a child, killed in missile and drone barrage across Ukraine, officials say.
- [A Ukraine reporter’s guide to managing wartime blackouts caused by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/a-ukraine-reporters-guide-to-managing-wartime-blackouts-caused-by-russia/): Ukraine correspondent Mansur Mirovalev writes on the trials and tribulations of everyday life amid war-induced darkness.
- [Clashes in Aleppo as deadline for SDF’s integration into army approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/clashes-in-aleppo-as-deadline-for-sdfs-integration-into-army-approaches/): Tensions high as an end-of-year deadline to incorporate the Kurdish-led SDF into the Syrian armed forces approaches.
- [Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris presents peace plan to UNSC to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/sudans-pm-kamil-idris-presents-peace-plan-to-unsc-to-end-war/): The transitional government’s proposal would see RSF forces give up territory and weapons, to bring an end to the war.
- [Call of Duty game cocreator Vince Zampella dies in car crash in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/call-of-duty-game-cocreator-vince-zampella-dies-in-car-crash-in-the-us/): The developer and executive was known as one of the most influential figures in modern first-person shooter games.
- [Israeli settlers injure Palestinians, kill livestock in OWB](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/israeli-settlers-injure-palestinians-kill-livestock-in-owb/): Armed Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian property in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, injuring three people.
- [Gaza buildings bombed by Israel become refuge for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/gaza-buildings-bombed-by-israel-become-refuge-for-palestinians/): Halawa family adapts to shattered surroundings, finding resilience in every corner of their damaged Gaza City residence.
- [I volunteered at camp for the displaced from el-Fasher. Here is what I saw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/i-volunteered-at-camp-for-the-displaced-from-el-fasher-here-is-what-i-saw/): I met displaced people who had experienced unimaginable horrors – horrors that the world failed to stop.
- [Pakistan’s Quiet Confinement Of Sikh Leaders Mirrors China’s Uyghur Playbook: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/pakistans-quiet-confinement-of-sikh-leaders-mirrors-chinas-uyghur-playbook-sources/): At the centre of these claims is Gopal Singh Chawla, a Sikh leader in Pakistan’s Punjab province, who has allegedly been under de facto house arrest for nearly three years.
- [US Regulators Approve Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, First Daily Pill For Weight Loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/us-regulators-approve-novo-nordisks-wegovy-first-daily-pill-for-weight-loss/): The FDA has approved the first daily pill for obesity, Wegovy, giving Novo Nordisk an edge over Eli Lilly in offering an oral weight-loss option.
- [China Backs 'Safe And Stable' Polls In Bangladesh Amid Rising Unrest Ahead Of February Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/china-backs-safe-and-stable-polls-in-bangladesh-amid-rising-unrest-ahead-of-february-election/): China’s comments come in the backdrop of massive unrest in Bangladesh, with journalists and civil society members raising an alarm about deteriorating security conditions
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: One killed in Kyiv, dozens injured across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/russia-ukraine-war-live-one-killed-in-kyiv-dozens-injured-across-ukraine/): The large-scale Russian attacks come two days after US-led peace talks end in Miami.
- [Video: Maduro rejects Trump’s warning against ‘acting tough’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/video-maduro-rejects-trumps-warning-against-acting-tough/): Trump warned Maduro to ‘not play tough’, while the Venezuelan leader said Trump should focus on his own country.
- [‘Trump-Class USS Defiant’: US President Announces ‘Golden Fleet’, Plans Battleships Named After Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-class-uss-defiant-us-president-announces-golden-fleet-plans-battleships-named-after-himself/): The first ship, named Trump-class USS Defiant, is expected to enter construction soon. Trump said the first vessels would become operational within two-and-a-half years.
- [How Hadi Killing, Violence May Cast A Shadow February 12 Bangladesh Elections | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/how-hadi-killing-violence-may-cast-a-shadow-february-12-bangladesh-elections-exclusive/): Bangladesh violence after Hadi’s death: News18 decodes intelligence assessment of how the crisis could add to the political instability in the country
- [Salah scores goal as Egypt rally to win against Zimbabwe at AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/salah-scores-goal-as-egypt-rally-to-win-against-zimbabwe-at-afcon-2025/): Mohamed Salah puts Liverpool controversy ‌behind him with dramatic winner against Zimbabwe in their AFCON opener.
- [Chittagong Violence Shows Yunus Govt Failed To Control 'Mobocracy': BNP Leader To News18 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/chittagong-violence-shows-yunus-govt-failed-to-control-mobocracy-bnp-leader-to-news18-exclusive/): Former commerce minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury pointed out that despite prolonged political uncertainty, citizens remain eager to exercise their democratic rights
- ['Religious Persecution': Indian-American Legislator Condemns Hindu Man's Lynching In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/religious-persecution-indian-american-legislator-condemns-hindu-mans-lynching-in-bangladesh/): Jenifer Rajkumar condemned the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, highlighting ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- [‘We have nothing’: Endless pain for displaced civilians fleeing Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/we-have-nothing-endless-pain-for-displaced-civilians-fleeing-sudan-war/): People escaping fighting, lack of essential supplies in Heglig area faced with tough conditions in search for safety.
- [Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF agree to stop deadly fighting in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf-agree-to-stop-deadly-fighting-in-aleppo/): At least two people killed in clashes in northern city of Aleppo during Turkish FM Fidan’s visit to Syria.
- [‘Release All Remaining Files’: Bill Clinton Accuses DOJ Of ‘Protecting Someone’ In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/release-all-remaining-files-bill-clinton-accuses-doj-of-protecting-someone-in-epstein-case/): Bill Clinton’s association with Jeffrey Epstein is well-established. The photos and documents recently released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) also feature him several times.
- [‘Call Of Duty’ Game Creator Vince Zampella Killed In Accident; Video Captures Brutal Ferrari Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/call-of-duty-game-creator-vince-zampella-killed-in-accident-video-captures-brutal-ferrari-crash/): Zampella died on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles.
- [Asim Munir Claims Pakistan Used '90% Indigenous Tech' Against India After Op Sindoor. Here's The Truth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/asim-munir-claims-pakistan-used-90-indigenous-tech-against-india-after-op-sindoor-heres-the-truth/): Unfortunately for Pakistan, the army chief’s assertions go beyond exaggeration, amounting to blatant falsehoods repeated despite public, verifiable evidence to the contrary
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,398](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1398/): These are the key developments from day 1,398 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Who are the groups threatening Mali and its neighbours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/who-are-the-groups-threatening-mali-and-its-neighbours/): The groups fighting in the Sahel are putting increased pressure on Mali and other governments — so what can they do?
- [Mexican Navy plane crashes off US coast, killing five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/mexican-navy-plane-crashes-off-us-coast-killing-five/): Mexico’s Navy says the plane crashed in the waters off the US state of Texas while carrying out a medical transfer.
- [US wants to sell GM soya and corn to India, farmers wary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/us-wants-to-sell-gm-soya-and-corn-to-india-farmers-wary/): India has not opened its market to GM soya or corn, one of the sticking points in US trade talks.
- [Can you locate the biggest stories from 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/can-you-locate-the-biggest-stories-from-2025/): Follow the news? Take our quiz to see if you can locate some of the biggest stories of 2025.
- ['He's A Big Boy, Can Handle It': Trump After Bill Clinton's Photo Surfaces In Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/hes-a-big-boy-can-handle-it-trump-after-bill-clintons-photo-surfaces-in-epstein-files/): Donald Trump warned that releasing Epstein files could harm reputations, citing photos with Clinton and himself, and called the issue a distraction.
- [Pakistan Scrambles To Strengthen Anti-Drone Shield Along LoC After Operation Sindoor Drubbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/pakistan-scrambles-to-strengthen-anti-drone-shield-along-loc-after-operation-sindoor-drubbing/): According to sources, the Pakistani Army is rapidly deploying drone detection and jamming systems in forward areas along the LoC.
- [Global Bodies Express Concerns Over Press Freedom In Bangladesh After Attacks On Media Offices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/global-bodies-express-concerns-over-press-freedom-in-bangladesh-after-attacks-on-media-offices/): A joint statement issued by seven international organisations warned that these violent acts reflect a worrying contraction of civic and democratic space in Bangladesh.
- [‘We have to have it’: Trump renews push for Greenland as Denmark protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/we-have-to-have-it-trump-renews-push-for-greenland-as-denmark-protests/): US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.
- [Trump unveils ‘Trump-class’ battleships for US Navy’s ‘Golden Fleet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-unveils-trump-class-battleships-for-us-navys-golden-fleet/): The US president says the new vessels will ensure naval dominance and include AI and laser technology.
- [US Embassy In India Says Vetting Now In Place For H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants, Delays Expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/us-embassy-in-india-says-vetting-now-in-place-for-h-1b-h-4-visa-applicants-delays-expected/): The US Embassy in India has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide from December 15 as part of standard visa screening.
- ['Neither Free Nor Fair': New Zealand Foreign Minister Opposes Trade Pact With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/neither-free-nor-fair-new-zealand-foreign-minister-opposes-trade-pact-with-india/): Winston Peters criticises the India–New Zealand FTA as unfair, claiming it concedes too much on immigration and offers limited benefits for New Zealand, especially in dairy.
- ['8 Planes Were Shot Down': Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan 'Potential Nuclear War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/8-planes-were-shot-down-trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-potential-nuclear-war/): Donald Trump has again claimed that his intervention stopped a potential India-Pakistan war, asserting it prevented a nuclear conflict and saved millions of lives.
- [Trump warns Maduro not to ‘play tough’ as Russia, China back Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-warns-maduro-not-to-play-tough-as-russia-china-back-venezuela/): Latest threat comes as US coastguard continues to pursue a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
- [Foster scores late goal as South Africa defeat Angola in their AFCON opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/foster-scores-late-goal-as-south-africa-defeat-angola-in-their-afcon-opener/): Lyle Foster’s match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.
- [Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza City as ceasefire violations mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/israel-kills-two-palestinians-in-gaza-city-as-ceasefire-violations-mount/): Deadly attack comes as Gaza government media office says Israel violated ceasefire 875 times since it began in October.
- [Ugandan police tear gas crowd at Bobi Wine campaign event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/ugandan-police-tear-gas-crowd-at-bobi-wine-campaign-event/): Footage shows police dispersing crowds with tear gas at rallies for Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Kampala.
- [Deadly clashes break out in Aleppo between Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/deadly-clashes-break-out-in-aleppo-between-syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf/): At least two people have been killed in clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
- [Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/canada-names-new-ambassador-to-us-as-key-trade-talks-loom/): Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.
- [Boxer Ty Mitchell tells Al Jazeera why he had to confront Tommy Robinson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/boxer-ty-mitchell-tells-al-jazeera-why-he-had-to-confront-tommy-robinson/): Boxer Ty Mitchell told Al Jazeera why he had to confront far-right British activist Tommy Robinson.
- [Thailand and Cambodia agree to meet amid renewed cross-border fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-to-meet-amid-renewed-cross-border-fighting/): Planned talks come as Southeast Asian leaders urge both countries to show ‘maximum restraint’ and return to dialogue.
- [Can diplomacy end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/can-diplomacy-end-the-conflict-between-thailand-and-cambodia/): The neighbouring countries hold their first direct meeting in regional push for peace.
- [130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/130-nigerian-schoolchildren-freed-after-mass-abduction/): A group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted last month were freed, ending a mass abduction that drew global concern.
- [Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 34 years in prison for disappearing children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/ecuador-soldiers-sentenced-to-34-years-in-prison-for-disappearing-children/): Sentencing caps yearlong investigation into abuse, disappearance of four children in Guayaquil amid crime crackdown.
- [Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest conference. Here’s what happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/22/turning-point-usa-held-its-americafest-conference-heres-what-happened/): Turning Point USA’s first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement.
- [Explosion In Pakistan's North Waziristan, Heavy Gunfire Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/explosion-in-pakistans-north-waziristan-heavy-gunfire-reported/): Heavy gunfire and an explosion was reported in North Waziristan of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a site of frequent armed conflict between the army and militants.
- [Exit After Exit: Radical Pressure Shakes Yunus’ Interim Government In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/exit-after-exit-radical-pressure-shakes-yunus-interim-government-in-bangladesh/): What began as a technocratic caretaker arrangement is now showing signs of becoming a government by concession, struggling to balance order, legitimacy, and the street
- [As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/as-trumps-tariffs-hit-indian-fox-nuts-the-superfood-eyes-new-markets/): Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
- [European nations, Canada decry Israel’s new, illegal West Bank settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/european-nations-canada-decry-israels-new-illegal-west-bank-settlements/): Fourteen countries condemn Israel’s plans to expand West Bank settlements, express ‘resolute support’ for Palestinians.
- [Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/two-injured-after-ice-agents-fire-at-maryland-vehicle-amid-crackdown/): An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.
- [Shehbaz Sharif In A Spot? Senior Islamic Scholar Calls Lifetime Immunity For Asim Munir 'Haram'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/shehbaz-sharif-in-a-spot-senior-islamic-scholar-calls-lifetime-immunity-for-asim-munir-haram/): Mufti Taqi Usmani of JUI-F has publicly questioned the moral and religious basis of granting lifetime legal immunity to Asim Munir, calling it ‘un-Islamic’.
- ['Radical Left Scum': Donald Trump Attacks Democrats In Christmas Eve Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/radical-left-scum-donald-trump-attacks-democrats-in-christmas-eve-message/): Trump called the Democrats “radical left scum” who wanted to destroy the country, while claiming that his administration has generated trillions of dollars in growth.
- [Russian Air Defences Down 25 Ukraine Drones Headed For Moscow, Flights Briefly Disrupted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/russian-air-defences-down-25-ukraine-drones-headed-for-moscow-flights-briefly-disrupted/): Sergei Sobyanin reported 25 Ukrainian drones intercepted near Moscow, with no casualties. Ukraine targeted the Yefremov plant in Tula and Crimea.
- [North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/north-koreas-kim-slams-us-seoul-nuclear-submarine-deal-as-offensive-act/): Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday.
- [US Judge Clears Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Scraps Lottery System In Major Overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/us-judge-clears-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-scraps-lottery-system-in-major-overhaul/): US District Judge Beryl Howell upheld Donald Trump’s authority to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, impacting US tech firms and sparking ongoing legal battles.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1400/): These are the key developments from day 1,400 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Christmas Eve Bombshell: DOJ Discovers Million-File Epstein Cache, Delays Full Disclosure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/christmas-eve-bombshell-doj-discovers-million-file-epstein-cache-delays-full-disclosure/): With the volume of material now exceeding 4.6 million records—many of which may be duplicates—the department remains under immense pressure to prove its commitment to transparency
- [Explosion rocks crowded mosque in Nigeria, killing several people: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/explosion-rocks-crowded-mosque-in-nigeria-killing-several-people-reports/): The blast tore through a mosque in Maiduguri as worshippers gathered for evening prayers, witnesses say.
- [Amad Diallo scores goal as Ivory Coast win against Mozambique at AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/amad-diallo-scores-goal-as-ivory-coast-win-against-mozambique-at-afcon/): A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.
- [Israeli forces kill, wound Palestinians as Netanyahu issues Hamas threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/israeli-forces-kill-wound-palestinians-as-netanyahu-issues-hamas-threat/): Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks.
- [Syria announces arrest of ISIL leader al-Zoubi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/syria-announces-arrest-of-isil-leader-al-zoubi/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election: Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/trump-backed-conservative-nasry-asfura-wins-honduras-election-authorities/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem amid Israeli raids across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/christmas-joy-returns-to-bethlehem-amid-israeli-raids-across-west-bank/): Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022.
- [More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/more-than-a-million-epstein-related-documents-discovered-release-delayed/): Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
- [Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman set for historic homecoming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/bangladesh-opposition-leader-tarique-rahman-set-for-historic-homecoming/): BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.
- [Is peace in Sudan possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/is-peace-in-sudan-possible/): Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening.
- [Yunus' Special Assistant Resigns As Unrest Grips Bangladesh Ahead Of Feb 12 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/yunus-special-assistant-resigns-as-unrest-grips-bangladesh-ahead-of-feb-12-polls/): Khoda Baksh Chowdhury resigned as Special Assistant to Muhammad Yunus amid unrest after Osman Hadi’s death.
- [Who Is Viraansh Bhanushali? Oxford Student Going Viral For His Fiery Speech Slamming Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/who-is-viraansh-bhanushali-oxford-student-going-viral-for-his-fiery-speech-slamming-pakistan/): The speech that propelled Viraansh Bhanushali into the spotlight was delivered on November 27, a day after India marked the anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
- [Sahel summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/sahel-summit-what-is-the-biggest-challenge-facing-the-region/): Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
- [Algeria declares France’s colonial rule a crime in new law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/algeria-declares-frances-colonial-rule-a-crime-in-new-law/): Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
- [Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/mahrez-double-sets-algeria-off-to-winning-afcon-2025-start-against-sudan/): Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria’s 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.
- [What Is Qatargate? Allegations, Cabinet Dissent And The Crisis Netanyahu Is Facing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/what-is-qatargate-allegations-cabinet-dissent-and-the-crisis-netanyahu-is-facing/): Benjamin Netanyahu strongly denied all allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated. 
- [US Denies Visas To Ex-European Union Commissioner, 4 Others Over Tech Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/us-denies-visas-to-ex-european-union-commissioner-4-others-over-tech-rules/): The US State Department sanctioned Thierry Breton, Imran Ahmed, Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, Josephine Ballon, and Clare Melford over alleged coercion of US social media platforms.
- [Pentagon Flags China’s Claim On Arunachal, Warns Of Deepening Military Ties With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/pentagon-flags-chinas-claim-on-arunachal-warns-of-deepening-military-ties-with-pakistan/): According to the report, Chinese officials have described the unification of China and contested territories, particularly Taiwan, as a “natural requirement”.
- ['He's A Dead Man Walking': Trump Targets 'Pathetic' Stephen Colbert In Late-Night Broadside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/hes-a-dead-man-walking-trump-targets-pathetic-stephen-colbert-in-late-night-broadside/): Donald Trump called Stephen Colbert “a pathetic trainwreck” and claimed the host’s ratings were “nonexistent.”
- [French Empire: Civilising Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/french-empire-civilising-mission/): How the French Empire built power through language, schooling and cultural assimilation and what it means today.
- [Demilitarised Zones, Security Guarantees And Donbas Reset: Zelenskyy’s New Ukraine Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/demilitarised-zones-security-guarantees-and-donbas-reset-zelenskyys-new-ukraine-peace-plan/): Zelenskyy said Russia is expected to formally respond after consultations with Washington, signalling a potential diplomatic opening.
- [‘Hurts Sentiments’: India Condemns Demolition Of Hindu Deity Statue In Thailand-Cambodia Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/hurts-sentiments-india-condemns-demolition-of-hindu-deity-statue-in-thailand-cambodia-clashes/): MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Hindu and Buddhist deities are deeply revered across the region and form part of a shared civilisational heritage.
- [What is the new peace initiative proposed by Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/what-is-the-new-peace-initiative-proposed-by-sudans-pm-kamil-idris/): The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.
- [Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/four-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-vow-to-continue-as-two-pause-protest/): Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they’ll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
- [Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/iran-rejects-inspections-of-bombed-nuclear-sites-without-iaea-framework/): Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define ‘post-war conditions’ following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
- [Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes ‘impossible’ to replace, says Amorim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/man-utds-bruno-fernandes-impossible-to-replace-says-amorim/): Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.
- [UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/un-experts-condemn-us-naval-blockade-of-venezuela-as-illegal-aggression/): UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
- [Khaleda Zia's Son Returns To Bangladesh Tomorrow After 15 Years, Set To Lead BNP Poll Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/khaleda-zias-son-returns-to-bangladesh-tomorrow-after-15-years-set-to-lead-bnp-poll-charge/): According to intelligence inputs accessed by CNN-News18, Tarique Rahman’s arrival carries a heightened risk of large-scale street mobilisation.
- [Pakistan’s National Airline Sold For Whopping Rs 135 Billion, Know Who Bought It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/pakistans-national-airline-sold-for-whopping-rs-135-billion-know-who-bought-it/): Arif Habib consortium acquired 75 percent of Pakistan International Airlines for 135 billion rupees.
- [Man Killed After Crude Bomb Thrown From Flyover In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/man-killed-after-crude-bomb-thrown-from-flyover-in-dhaka/): The incident took place around 7 pm (local time) in the Moghbazar area when unidentified assailants threw a crude bomb from the Moghbazar flyover on the road below.
- [Israelis show “very widespread support for a racist state”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/israelis-show-very-widespread-support-for-a-racist-state/): “The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed.”
- [Ties with Turkiye improve “once Libya can patch its internal differences”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/ties-with-turkiye-improve-once-libya-can-patch-its-internal-differences/): “This [Libyan general’s plane crash in Turkiye] will not change the broader framework of Turkiye’s role within Libya.”
- [‘Houses Locked Before Arson’: Kolkata ISKCON Vice President On Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/houses-locked-before-arson-kolkata-iskcon-vice-president-on-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Expressing concern over the declining Hindu population in Bangladesh, the ISKCON Kolkata VP said that the community’s numbers have fallen sharply over the decades.
- [Stokes concerned for England’s mental wellbeing on Ashes tour of Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/stokes-concerned-for-englands-mental-wellbeing-on-ashes-tour-of-australia/): The England cricket team have come in for heavy criticism of their performance and conduct on losing Ashes tour.
- [Video: India launches ‘heaviest satellite’ into orbit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/video-india-launches-heaviest-satellite-into-orbit/): India has launched what it says is the heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country, using an Indian-made launcher.
- [Palestinian Christians worry about erasure as Israeli settlements grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/palestinian-christians-worry-about-erasure-as-israeli-settlements-grow/): Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.
- [Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/libyan-army-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-what-we-know-so-far/): Libya mourns military chief al-Haddad, killed in Turkish crash, prompting questions on political and military unity.
- [Trump declared a ‘new Middle East’ – but what has changed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/trump-declared-a-new-middle-east-but-what-has-changed/): Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump’s plan for a ‘new Middle East’.
- [At Oxford Union Debate, Indian Law Student Slams Pakistan: 'Can't Shame A State With No Shame'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/at-oxford-union-debate-indian-law-student-slams-pakistan-cant-shame-a-state-with-no-shame/): Referring to India’s response after the 2008 attacks, Viraansh Bhanushali said a truly populist government would have escalated militarily.
- ['India Named On Social Media Assumptions': BNP Leader On Osman Hadi Killing Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/india-named-on-social-media-assumptions-bnp-leader-on-osman-hadi-killing-allegations/): ABM Mosharraf Hossain said there was no verified evidence so far to conclusively establish that the perpetrators had fled to India
- [Video captures Libyan military chief’s fatal plane crash near Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/video-captures-libyan-military-chiefs-fatal-plane-crash-near-ankara/): Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya’s military chief, crashed outside Ankara.
- [Zelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/zelenskyy-unveils-details-of-new-peace-plan-seeks-trump-talks-on-territory/): President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas ‘most difficult point’.
- ['I Won't Fly On A 737': Ex-Boeing Manager Sounds Alarm, Flags Deep Safety Failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/i-wont-fly-on-a-737-ex-boeing-manager-sounds-alarm-flags-deep-safety-failures/): The Ahmedabad Air India plane crash reignited global safety concerns, with Ed Pierson blaming Boeing’s eroded safety culture, rushed production, and regulatory failures
- [Trump Names New Battleships After Himself: What To Know About The 'Trump-Class'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/trump-names-new-battleships-after-himself-what-to-know-about-the-trump-class/): Trump said the armed vessels would be equipped to carry hypersonic and “extremely lethal” weapons, and would be the flagships of the US navy.
- [Arab League welcomes Sudanese gov’t peace plan presented at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/arab-league-welcomes-sudanese-govt-peace-plan-presented-at-un/): Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are ‘closer to fantasy than to politics’.
- [Aid cuts push Sudan deeper into “acute hunger”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/aid-cuts-push-sudan-deeper-into-acute-hunger/): “The impact of the funding cut is very clear on the humanitarian aid.”
- [New clashes as Cambodia, Thailand hold first talks to end latest violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/new-clashes-as-cambodia-thailand-hold-first-talks-to-end-latest-violence/): Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.
- [Christmas is not a Western story – it is a Palestinian one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/christmas-is-not-a-western-story-it-is-a-palestinian-one/): Christmas is a story of empire, injustice and the vulnerability of ordinary people caught in its path.
- [How A Black Fungus Growing Inside Chernobyl’s Reactor Could Become NASA's Shield For Astronauts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/how-a-black-fungus-growing-inside-chernobyls-reactor-could-become-nasas-shield-for-astronauts/): A black fungus thriving inside Chernobyl’s reactor could help shield astronauts from deadly space radiation. Here’s how NASA’s secret weapon may reshape future space missions.
- [China’s rising economic influence in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/chinas-rising-economic-influence-in-the-middle-east/): China’s rising economic influence in the Middle East
- [Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups in Sahel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/burkina-faso-leader-vows-aes-alliance-crackdown-on-armed-groups-in-sahel/): Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.
- [Israeli forces injure dozens in occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/israeli-forces-injure-dozens-in-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Israeli forces have injured dozens of people and carried out mass arrests as they carry out raids in Jerusalem.
- [China probe finds Taiwanese men controlled ship that cut undersea cables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/china-probe-finds-taiwanese-men-controlled-ship-that-cut-undersea-cables/): Chinese officials claim Taiwanese smugglers are to blame for February incident Taipei says was an act of hybrid warfare.
- [Australia’s NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/australias-nsw-passes-tough-anti-protest-gun-laws-after-bondi-attack/): Palestinian, Jewish and Indigenous groups say they will launch constitutional challenge to laws described as ‘rushed’.
- [Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf to focus on family life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/brooks-koepka-quits-liv-golf-to-focus-on-family-life/): Koepka, a key signing to the breakaway LIV Golf three years ago, has exited the tour a year before his contract ends.
- [Australia Cancels Visa Of UK National For Displaying Nazi Symbol Amid Crackdown On Antisemitism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/australia-cancels-visa-of-uk-national-for-displaying-nazi-symbol-amid-crackdown-on-antisemitism/): The government revoked the visa of a British man charged with displaying a Nazi symbol and advocating for violence against the Jewish community on social media platform X.
- [Methane, Oil And Strange Life Forms: Why A Hidden Arctic Ecosystem Has Alarmed Scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/methane-oil-and-strange-life-forms-why-a-hidden-arctic-ecosystem-has-alarmed-scientists/): 3,640 metres below the Arctic, scientists have uncovered a world of methane plumes and strange life. The discovery is rewriting what we know about Earth’s deepest ecosystems
- [$480,000 Armoured BMWs For FBI Chief Kash Patel Spark Fresh Controversy Over Job Perks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/480000-armoured-bmws-for-fbi-chief-kash-patel-spark-fresh-controversy-over-job-perks/): Traditionally, FBI directors travel in Chevrolet Suburbans. The decision to switch to German-made BMWs marks a clear departure from that practice.
- [How Violence, Radical Infiltration And Blame Games Are Casting A Shadow Over Bangladesh Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/how-violence-radical-infiltration-and-blame-games-are-casting-a-shadow-over-bangladesh-elections/): Unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing has pushed Bangladesh into a volatile pre-poll phase, casting a shadow over the February 12 elections.
- [China Backed Pakistan With Intelligence, Info Warfare During Op Sindoor: US Report | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/china-backed-pakistan-with-intelligence-info-warfare-during-op-sindoor-us-report-exclusive/): According to the assessment, Pakistan executed the visible, kinetic and proxy elements of pressure during the operation, while China remained largely in the background.
- [No Matter What You Break, It Follows The Same Pattern — And Now We Know Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/no-matter-what-you-break-it-follows-the-same-pattern-and-now-we-know-why/): A shattered plate, broken glass, and a crumbling mountain may seem worlds apart, yet science says they follow the same hidden rule, revealing order even in chaos
- ['Misuse Of Blasphemy Laws': US Congressman Flags Concerns Over Safety Of Bangladeshi Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/misuse-of-blasphemy-laws-us-congressman-flags-concerns-over-safety-of-bangladeshi-hindus/): Democrat Congressman Thomas Suozzi expressed concerns over the misuse of blasphemy laws and the attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
- [The spin and misinformation around Bondi was inevitable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/the-spin-and-misinformation-around-bondi-was-inevitable/): How the Bondi Beach tragedy set off a media chain reaction.
- [Algeria bill seeks to criminalise era of French colonial rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/algeria-bill-seeks-to-criminalise-era-of-french-colonial-rule/): Algeria’s parliament has begun debating a draft law that would criminalise France’s colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.
- [Victory against Israeli West Bank settlement offers Palestinians some hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/victory-against-israeli-west-bank-settlement-offers-palestinians-some-hope/): Christian activist Kisiya regains access to family land after an Israeli court ruled against settlers in the West Bank.
- [Shattered joy: Wedding celebrations cut short in Gaza after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/shattered-joy-wedding-celebrations-cut-short-in-gaza-after-israeli-attack/): Long-postponed wedding ended in devastation after Israeli artillery hit a building in Gaza, killing family members.
- [Three people killed in explosion in Moscow: Russian investigators](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/three-people-killed-in-explosion-in-moscow-russian-investigators/): The blast occurred close to the site where a Russian general was killed earlier this week.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine’s Zaporizhia comes under deadly attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-ukraines-zaporizhia-comes-under-deadly-attack/): Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region kills at least one and injures three, according to its governor.
- [Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/trump-says-anyone-who-disagrees-with-him-will-never-head-federal-reserve/): US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.
- [Top US Court Bars Trump From Deploying National Guard In Chicago In Rare Loss for White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/top-us-court-bars-trump-from-deploying-national-guard-in-chicago-in-rare-loss-for-white-house/): The US Supreme Court, where Conservatives hold a 6-3 majority, upheld a lower court order barring Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Chicago.
- [Trump's Move To End H-1B Lottery Could Shut The Door On Thousands Of Indians. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/trumps-move-to-end-h-1b-lottery-could-shut-the-door-on-thousands-of-indians-heres-why/): Visas will now be allocated based on wage level and skill, giving priority to applicants with higher salaries and specialised expertise
- [Venezuela warns US ‘aggression’ is first stage amid ‘continental ambitions’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/venezuela-warns-us-aggression-is-first-stage-amid-continental-ambitions/): Venezuela’s UN ambassador denounces US military strikes, naval blockade at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
- ['You Killed Him To Cancel Polls': Osman Hadi's Brother Slams Yunus Admin Amid Bangladesh Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/you-killed-him-to-cancel-polls-osman-hadis-brother-slams-yunus-admin-amid-bangladesh-crisis/): Abu Bakar accused those in power of being responsible for his brother’s killing and called on them to take responsibility for the death of Osman Hadi.
- [Pakistan Seeks Command Role In Gaza International Stabilisation Force, In Touch With US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/pakistan-seeks-command-role-in-gaza-international-stabilisation-force-in-touch-with-us-exclusive/): Sources say Pakistan has outlined several conditions including an explicit commitment to a two-state solution, including the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
- [‘Remove Journalist Naznin Munni Or Face Fire Like Prothom Alo’: Global TV Bangladesh Threatened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/remove-journalist-naznin-munni-or-face-fire-like-prothom-alo-global-tv-bangladesh-threatened/): Naznin Munni said she believes the threat is part of a sustained campaign to intimidate the media.
- [Russian forces seize embattled Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/russian-forces-seize-embattled-siversk-town-as-ukrainian-troops-withdraw/): Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a ‘demilitarised’, ‘free economic zone’ in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
- [US bars five Europeans over efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/us-bars-five-europeans-over-efforts-to-censor-american-viewpoints/): US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.
- [30-Year-Old Indian Woman Found Murdered In Canada's Toronto, Suspect Identified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/30-year-old-indian-woman-found-murdered-in-canadas-toronto-suspect-identified/): A 30-year-old Indian national was found dead in a Toronto residence, with police classifying the case as a homicide and issuing a Canada-wide warrant against the suspect.
- [Rescuers Search Wreckage After Libyan Military Jet Crashes Near Ankara Killing Army Chief | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/rescuers-search-wreckage-after-libyan-military-jet-crashes-near-ankara-killing-army-chief-video/): The aircraft was carrying Libya’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, along with several other officers and crew members.
- [Syria ministers discuss military cooperation with Putin in Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/syria-ministers-discuss-military-cooperation-with-putin-in-russia-report/): Talks held between Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Russian president.
- [Libyan Army Chief, 4 Others Killed In Plane Crash In Turkey, Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/libyan-army-chief-4-others-killed-in-plane-crash-in-turkey-probe-underway/): Libyan Army Chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad and other military officials were killed in a plane crash while returning from an official trip to Turkey’s capital.
- [US Scraps H-1B Lottery, Moves To Higher-Paid, Skill-Based Visa Selection For Foreign Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/us-scraps-h-1b-lottery-moves-to-higher-paid-skill-based-visa-selection-for-foreign-workers/): The US will scrap the H-1B visa lottery and introduce a weighted system that favours higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers, citing misuse of the existing process.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1399/): These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Untrue & Sensationalist': DOJ Denies Rape Claims Against Trump In Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/untrue-sensationalist-doj-denies-rape-claims-against-trump-in-epstein-files/): The files contain a secondhand account of a woman allegedly claiming that Trump and Epstein had raped her
- [Hindutva protest at Bangladesh High Commission over lynching of Hindu man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/hindutva-protest-at-bangladesh-high-commission-over-lynching-of-hindu-man/): Hindutva activists tried to storm the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India as they rallied against a lynching.
- [Trump administration to resume wage garnishment for student loan defaulters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/trump-administration-to-resume-wage-garnishment-for-student-loan-defaulters/): Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.
- [Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/venezuela-passes-law-enacting-harsh-penalties-for-supporters-of-us-blockade/): Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.
- [How will Syria deal with its growing security challenges?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/how-will-syria-deal-with-its-growing-security-challenges/): Renewed fighting between army and SDF highlights volatility.
- [Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/23/belgium-joins-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icj/): Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
- [Bangladesh election: Why BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/bangladesh-election-why-bnp-leader-tarique-rahmans-return-matters/): Rahman’s return will bolster the BNP, and could stabilise Bangladesh politics amid chaos and violence, say experts.
- [Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/israel-killed-our-dreams-but-its-genocide-could-not-defeat-us/): I dreamed of becoming a teaching assistant; now I am charging phones for a living. But I refuse to give up.
- [Will the Russia-Ukraine war end in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/will-the-russia-ukraine-war-end-in-2026/): A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.
- [US air strikes in Nigeria “very much welcome” although late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/us-air-strikes-in-nigeria-very-much-welcome-although-late/): US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare
- [Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/palestinian-doctors-graduate-in-ruins-of-gazas-destroyed-al-shifa-hospital/): Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza’s medical system.
- [What is remigration, the far-right fringe idea going mainstream?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/what-is-remigration-the-far-right-fringe-idea-going-mainstream/): From the US to Europe, the idea of forcibly expelling non-white immigrants is gaining steam. Where does it come from?
- [Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/jokic-sets-new-nba-triple-double-record-in-nuggets-ot-victory-over-wolves/): Denver centre Nikola Jokic is first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a game.
- [‘Hospital Killed My Husband’: Wife Alleges Negligence After Indian-Origin Man Dies In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/hospital-killed-my-husband-wife-alleges-negligence-after-indian-origin-man-dies-in-canada/): In a statement, the organisation expressed condolences to the family but declined to comment on specific aspects of patient care.
- ['Boycott Thailand' Calls Take Over Social Media As Lord Vishnu Statue 'Destroyed' On Cambodian Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/boycott-thailand-calls-take-over-social-media-as-lord-vishnu-statue-destroyed-on-cambodian-border/): The statue, reportedly built in 2014, stood in the An Ses area of Cambodia, roughly 100 metres from the Thai border.
- [Cambodia blames Thailand for ‘ruthless’ bombardment amid border talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/cambodia-blames-thailand-for-ruthless-bombardment-amid-border-talks/): US offers to mediate more talks to end the latest flare-up of violence, which has upended an October peace accord.
- [Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/palestinian-economy-faces-critical-downturn-amid-escalating-fiscal-crisis/): Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.
- [Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/japan-govt-greenlights-record-58bn-defence-budget-amid-regional-tension/): Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.
- [Israeli settler runs over Palestinian man praying near Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/israeli-settler-runs-over-palestinian-man-praying-near-ramallah/): An Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying by the roadside near Ramallah.
- [Court finds Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/court-finds-malaysias-former-pm-najib-razak-guilty-of-abuse-of-power/): Malaysian high court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
- [LIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/live-nigeria-confirms-us-strikes-on-isil-targets-in-its-northwest/): Nigeria says US claims that Christians face persecution ‌do not represent a complex security situation.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-pushes-more-missile-production-as-war-deterrent/): North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
- [Two Indian Students Murdered In Canada's Toronto Within A Week. Who Were They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/two-indian-students-murdered-in-canadas-toronto-within-a-week-who-were-they/): Two Indian nationals, Shivank Avasthi and Himanshi Khurana, were killed in separate incidents in Canada within a week.
- [US releases missile launch video after northwest Nigeria strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/us-releases-missile-launch-video-after-northwest-nigeria-strike/): The US Department of War published footage of a missile being fired on Nigeria.
- [‘End Of World On Dec 25’ Prophecy Turns False, Ghana’s ‘Prophet’ Explains...& Buys ₹80,00,000 Car — Who Is Ebo Noah?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/end-of-world-on-dec-25-prophecy-turns-false-ghanas-prophet-explains-buys-%e2%82%b98000000-car-who-is-ebo-noah/): Ebo Enoch had claimed that a huge flood will destroy everything on December 25 and many rushed to see the large wooden arks he was building for safety.
- [Trouble For Pakistan As TTP Reveals New Organisation Setup, Air Force Ops For 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/trouble-for-pakistan-as-ttp-reveals-new-organisation-setup-air-force-ops-for-2026/): The TTP, behind several attacks on Army and security personnel in Pakistan, announced a new organisational structure that includes new zones and air force operations.
- [Polish jets intercept Russian reconnaissance plane spotted near airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/polish-jets-intercept-russian-reconnaissance-plane-spotted-near-airspace/): Poland’s defence minister said Russian aircraft was ‘escorted’ from area and did not pose immediate security threat.
- [China Slams US Report For 'Sowing Discord' With India, Calls Border Situation 'Stable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/china-slams-us-report-for-sowing-discord-with-india-calls-border-situation-stable/): China accused the US of sowing discord between Beijing and other countries by false narratives and said the border situation with India was “stable”.
- [‘A comedy show’: Myanmar youth in exile slam military-run ‘sham’ election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/a-comedy-show-myanmar-youth-in-exile-slam-military-run-sham-election/): Myanmar tattooist Ng La cares little for the national election organised by his country’s despised military leaders.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,401](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1401/): These are the key developments from day 1,401 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Car With 'Happy Chanukah' Sign Torched In Melbourne A Week After Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/car-with-happy-chanukah-sign-torched-in-melbourne-a-week-after-bondi-beach-attack/): A car with a Hanukkah sign was set ablaze in Melbourne on Christmas, weeks after the Bondi Beach attack, leading to a police investigation.
- ['Merry Christmas To The Sleazebags': Trump Unleashes Scathing Attack Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/merry-christmas-to-the-sleazebags-trump-unleashes-scathing-attack-over-epstein-links/): Trump’s Christmas message attacked rivals, media, linked Democrats to Epstein, and called investigations a “Radical Left Witch Hunt.”
- ['We Won, President Lost': Jimmy Kimmel's 'Tyranny Is Booming' Dig At Trump In Christmas Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/we-won-president-lost-jimmy-kimmels-tyranny-is-booming-dig-at-trump-in-christmas-message/): Jimmy Kimmel said that from a “fascism perspective” it had been a “great year,” arguing that Donald Trump was behaving like a king and weakening democratic institutions.
- ['Life-Changing Prize': US Player Buys $2 Lottery Ticket, Wins $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/life-changing-prize-us-player-buys-2-lottery-ticket-wins-1-8-billion-powerball-jackpot/): A $2 Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station in Arkansas won a $1,817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing.
- ['A Junta With Nuclear Weapons': Declassified Putin-Bush Talks Lay Bare Pakistan Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/a-junta-with-nuclear-weapons-declassified-putin-bush-talks-lay-bare-pakistan-fears/): For India, these declassified chats are not revelations but international confirmation of a long-held stance: Pakistan’s nuclear assets have always been a global security liability
- [Trump Announces Deadly Strike On Islamic State Targets In Nigeria After Attacks On Christians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/trump-announces-deadly-strike-on-islamic-state-targets-in-nigeria-after-attacks-on-christians/): Trump has been accusing the Nigerian government for persecuting innocent Christians in the West African country and said he would not allow Radical Islamism to prosper.
- [20-Year-Old Indian Student Shot Dead Near University Of Toronto, Suspects Flee Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/20-year-old-indian-student-shot-dead-near-university-of-toronto-suspects-flee-spot/): An Indian student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The police said the suspects fled before officers arrived.
- [Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/trump-says-us-launched-strike-against-isil-in-northwest-nigeria/): US president says ‘deadly strike’ in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed ‘primarily, innocent Christians’.
- ['May Clamour Of Weapons Cease': Pope Leo XIV’s First Christmas Plea For Peace, From Ukraine War To Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/may-clamour-of-weapons-cease-pope-leo-xivs-first-christmas-plea-for-peace-from-ukraine-war-to-gaza/): The ‘Urbi et Orbi’ (to the city and the world) message served as a wide-ranging survey of global suffering
- [Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/venezuela-frees-dozens-detained-during-protests-against-maduro/): Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
- [What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/what-are-the-consequences-of-israels-expanding-illegal-settlements/): Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
- [‘No negotiation, no truce’ with RSF, says senior Sudan official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/no-negotiation-no-truce-with-rsf-says-senior-sudan-official/): Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country’s nearly three-year war.
- [Wings Sold, Weight Kept: Pakistan’s PIA Privatisation Finalised, But Treasury Gets Just A Sliver | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/wings-sold-weight-kept-pakistans-pia-privatisation-finalised-but-treasury-gets-just-a-sliver-exclusive/): Critics and sources close to the deal told News18 that the IMF pressure served as a convenient shield for the transaction
- [Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/syria-says-senior-isil-commander-killed-in-damascus-countryside-raid/): Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria.
- [Turkiye and Libya intensify probe into deadly plane crash near Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/turkiye-and-libya-intensify-probe-into-deadly-plane-crash-near-ankara/): Search teams find site of crash that killed Libyan army chief and seven other people, including three crew members.
- [Photos: A Venezuelan family Christmas – from the US dream to poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/photos-a-venezuelan-family-christmas-from-the-us-dream-to-poverty/): More than 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled economic collapse, but many are now returning home to face bleak realities.
- [‘Burning Minorities To Death’: Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus Govt Amid Bangladesh Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/burning-minorities-to-death-sheikh-hasina-slams-yunus-govt-amid-bangladesh-unrest/): Sheikh Hasina’s remarks came after violent protests erupted in Dhaka over the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent student leader.
- [Infant among Palestinians wounded in attacks by Israeli settlers, soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/infant-among-palestinians-wounded-in-attacks-by-israeli-settlers-soldiers/): Eight-month-old among multiple Palestinians wounded in attacks across the occupied West Bank.
- [Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/brazils-jailed-ex-president-bolsonaro-undergoes-successful-surgery/): Bolsonaro’s operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.
- [A Scion Returns As A Nation Burns: Bangladesh At A 'Christmas Crossroads'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/a-scion-returns-as-a-nation-burns-bangladesh-at-a-christmas-crossroads/): While Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), landed in Dhaka after 17 years, news emerged of another gruesome lynching of a Hindu man
- [Former Imran Khan Adviser Attacked At UK Home Days After Criticising Pakistan Army Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/former-imran-khan-adviser-attacked-at-uk-home-days-after-criticising-pakistan-army-chief/): Mirza Shahzad Akbar, ex-adviser to Imran Khan, said that the attacker filmed him in a compromised state before fleeing.
- [Pakistani Forces Kill 10 Terrorists, Including A High-Value Target, In Separate Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/pakistani-forces-kill-10-terrorists-including-a-high-value-target-in-separate-operations/): Pakistani security forces killed 10 terrorists including Dilawar in operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
- [‘Jesus Is Palestinian’ Christmas Billboard At New York's Times Square Sparks Row: 'Wait What?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/jesus-is-palestinian-christmas-billboard-at-new-yorks-times-square-sparks-row-wait-what/): The billboard, sponsored by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), features the slogan in large black letters against a green background.
- [Israel Kills Iran's Senior Quds Force Commander In Lebanon Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/israel-kills-irans-senior-quds-force-commander-in-lebanon-strike/): According to the Israeli statement, al-Jawhari had been involved in recent years “in advancing terrorist plots against Israel in the Syria–Lebanon arena.”
- [Palestine Action: Prison hunger strikes that shaped history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/palestine-action-prison-hunger-strikes-that-shaped-history/): Four Palestine Action members are continuing hunger strikes in the UK, following a protest practice with a long history.
- [Five people killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/five-people-killed-in-firefight-on-tajik-afghan-border-tajikistan-says/): The incident is the third of its kind in recent weeks in which Tajik border guards and civilians have been killed.
- [Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri dies at 72](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/palestinian-actor-and-filmmaker-mohammad-bakri-dies-at-72/): Celebrated director of ‘Jenin, Jenin’ documentary leaves behind legacy of artistic resistance.
- [Who Was Amrit Mandal? Second Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh In A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/who-was-amrit-mandal-second-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh-in-a-week/): Police said Amrit Mandal was listed in their records as a local group leader, referred to as “Samrat Bahini”. He was the son of Akshay Mandal, a resident of Hosaindanga village.
- [Turkey Foils Planned Christmas, New Year Attacks; Arrests Over 100 ISIS Suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/turkey-foils-planned-christmas-new-year-attacks-arrests-over-100-isis-suspects/): Police detained 115 suspects during the raids, while efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest a further 22 individuals.
- [5 Killed In Mount Kilimanjaro Helicopter Crash During Medical Rescue In Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/5-killed-in-mount-kilimanjaro-helicopter-crash-during-medical-rescue-in-tanzania/): The crash reportedly took place at an altitude of between 4,670 and 4,700 metres above sea level, close to Barafu Camp.
- [France must “pay for crimes committed” against Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/france-must-pay-for-crimes-committed-against-algeria/): William Lawrence, a professor at American University, says France should pay reparations to Algeria for crimes committed
- [Atmospheric river storm causes flooding across Southern California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/atmospheric-river-storm-causes-flooding-across-southern-california/): A powerful winter storm has unleashed torrential rain across Southern California, triggering flash flooding.
- [The Ashes: Cricket’s Longest Argument](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/the-ashes-crickets-longest-argument/): The Ashes isn’t just cricket. It’s history, identity and a bit of banter. We look at cricket’s longest argument
- [Rescue helicopter crashes, killing five on Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/rescue-helicopter-crashes-killing-five-on-tanzanias-mount-kilimanjaro/): Two foreigners seeking medical evacuation are among those killed in the crash on Africa’s highest mountain.
- [Dear Santa, May Putin 'Perish': Zelenskyy's Christmas Death Wish For Russian President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/dear-santa-may-putin-perish-zelenskyys-christmas-death-wish-for-russian-president/): Zelenskyy spoke about peace in Ukraine and said that Ukrainians are united by a single hope during the festive season, even as the country continues to endure Russian attacks.
- [Another Hindu Man Beaten To Death In Bangladesh Days After Dipu Chandra Das's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/another-hindu-man-beaten-to-death-in-bangladesh-days-after-dipu-chandra-dass-killing/): The incident has triggered tension in the area, with additional police deployment reported to prevent further unrest.
- [BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh’s potential next PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/bnp-leader-tarique-rahman-returns-who-is-bangladeshs-potential-next-pm/): After 17 years in exile, the ‘prince’ of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?
- [Turkiye arrests 115 ISIL suspects it says planned holiday attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/turkiye-arrests-115-isil-suspects-it-says-planned-holiday-attacks/): Raids across Istanbul seize weapons as authorities seek 22 remaining suspects still at large.
- [More than one million welcome Tarique Rahman home to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/more-than-one-million-welcome-tarique-rahman-home-to-bangladesh/): Over a million supporters have gathered in Dhaka to welcome Bangladesh’s opposition leader Tarique Rahman.
- [Indonesians hold Christmas mass at flood-devastated area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/indonesians-hold-christmas-mass-at-flood-devastated-area/): Residents of Aek Ngadol village, in Indonesia’s North Sumatra, gathered for Christmas mass amid the wreckage.
- [Ukraine accepts demilitarised zone to end Russia war, but do DMZs work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/ukraine-accepts-demilitarised-zone-to-end-russia-war-but-do-dmzs-work/): The latest proposal involves DMZs in the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia. But DMZs have a mixed track record globally.
- [When AI Goes Stealth: Netanyahu, Trump Take Virtual ‘Victory Lap’ In B-2 Bomber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/when-ai-goes-stealth-netanyahu-trump-take-virtual-victory-lap-in-b-2-bomber/): The seven-second clip shows Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump seated inside the cockpit of a B-2 bomber, with the US President shown as the pilot.
- [Meet Jebu: Pet Siberian Cat Steals The Show As Tarique Rahman Returns To Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/meet-jebu-pet-siberian-cat-steals-the-show-as-tarique-rahman-returns-to-bangladesh/): Jebu, Tarique Rahman’s Siberian cat, arrived in Bangladesh with the family, sparking online buzz and gaining a Facebook page as BNP celebrated Tarique Rahman’s return.
- [Softer Voice, Sharper Strategy: Intel Review Of Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Comeback Speech | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/softer-voice-sharper-strategy-intel-review-of-tarique-rahmans-bangladesh-comeback-speech-exclusive/): Central to the intelligence findings is Rahman’s subtle but clear outreach to India, though there was no direct mention of New Delhi in his address
- [YouTube & Google delete accounts of British journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/youtube-google-delete-accounts-of-british-journalist/): YouTube & Google delete accounts of British journalist
- [Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/pope-leo-laments-suffering-of-gaza-palestinians-in-first-christmas-sermon/): Global wars are ‘leaving behind rubble and open wounds’, pontiff says.
- [‘We Liberated Bangladesh In 1971, Again In 2024': Khaleda Zia's Son Tarique Rahman In First Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/we-liberated-bangladesh-in-1971-again-in-2024-khaleda-zias-son-tarique-rahman-in-first-address/): Tarique Rahman paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War and expressed gratitude to what he described as the people’s uprising in July 2024.
- [From Kingmaker To Fringe? Jamaat In Panic As BNP Wave Shrinks Bargaining Power Before Polls | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/from-kingmaker-to-fringe-jamaat-in-panic-as-bnp-wave-shrinks-bargaining-power-before-polls-exclusive/): Jamaat leaders are particularly upset with Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim administration, accusing him of facilitating Tarique Rahman’s political rehabilitation
- [Palestinian couple’s wedding turned to funeral after Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/palestinian-couples-wedding-turned-to-funeral-after-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): A Palestinian couple’s long-delayed wedding ended in tragedy when an Israeli attack struck their school-turned-shelter.
- [Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/bangladesh-opposition-leader-tarique-rahman-returns-after-17-years/): Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh’s opposition, has returned after 17 years in self-imposed exile in London.
- [First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/first-christmas-in-gaza-in-two-years-a-story-of-hope-and-survival/): Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel’s war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
- [Two killed in Israeli drone attack in eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/two-killed-in-israeli-drone-attack-in-eastern-lebanon/): Strike comes hours after a previous Israeli attack the night before, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
- ['Security-Driven Action': Thailand On Damage To Lord Vishnu Idol Near Cambodia Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/security-driven-action-thailand-on-damage-to-lord-vishnu-idol-near-cambodia-border/): Thai-Cambodian border press centre said the damage to the idol was “not intended to involve religion or beliefs”.
- [Conflict with Thailand brings surge of unity amongst Cambodians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/conflict-with-thailand-brings-surge-of-unity-amongst-cambodians/): Cambodian children write letters to soldiers, while donation sites fill for those displaced by fighting near the border.
- [Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 – Salah, team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/egypt-vs-south-africa-afcon-2025-salah-team-news-start-and-lineups/): Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.
- [Somali capital holds first direct election in five decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/somali-capital-holds-first-direct-election-in-five-decades/): People in Mogadishu vote in first direct local polls in 56 years amid opposition boycotts.
- [Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/photos-global-stories-of-2025-in-pictures/): A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year.
- [Video: Gaza’s Christians mark first Christmas since fragile ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/video-gazas-christians-mark-first-christmas-since-fragile-ceasefire-deal/): Gaza’s Christians reflected on the loss they’ve experienced after two years of Israel’s devastating war.
- [Death Of China's 'One Child Policy' Ex-Chief Sees Backlash: 'Children We Lost Are Waiting For You'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/death-of-chinas-one-child-policy-ex-chief-sees-backlash-children-we-lost-are-waiting-for-you/): Peng Peiyun’s death sparked criticism of China’s one-child policy on Weibo, with users blaming forced abortions and demographic decline, despite state media’s praise for her stint.
- [Saudi Arabia demands Yemeni separatists leave seized governorates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/saudi-arabia-demands-yemeni-separatists-leave-seized-governorates/): Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces ‘unjustified escalation’ as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.
- [Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/russia-claims-to-have-seized-more-than-5100-square-km-of-ukraine-in-2025/): Analysts and Ukrainian officials doubt Moscow’s latest announcements as peace talks stall.
- [Pakistan's Historic Brewery Wins Approval To Export Alcohol After Decades-Long Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/pakistans-historic-brewery-wins-approval-to-export-alcohol-after-decades-long-ban/): Alcohol sales in Pakistan are officially restricted to non-Muslim religious minorities and foreigners, though illegal sales and production remain widespread
- [Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/jordan-strikes-drug-arms-smugglers-in-syria-border-region-reports/): Jordan’s military said the attacks ‘neutralised arms and drug traffickers’ and destroyed laboratories and factories.
- [Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/eleven-suspects-arrested-over-deadly-south-african-tavern-shooting/): Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle.
- [LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/live-sound-of-israels-bombs-hum-of-drones-drown-out-christmas-in-gaza/): Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
- [Pakistan Suspends Rail Services Across Balochistan Amid Intel Warning Of Possible Militant Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/pakistan-suspends-rail-services-across-balochistan-amid-intel-warning-of-possible-militant-attack/): Authorities received intelligence indicating that Baloch separatist groups may attempt to target sensitive installations on December 25, which is Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s birthday
- [Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/christmas-under-occupation-israeli-attacks-against-palestinian-christians/): Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine under threat from Israel’s illegal occupation and attacks.
- [Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/bangladesh-opposition-leader-tarique-rahman-returns-after-17-years-in-exile/): The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a top prime ministerial candidate.
- [US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/us-will-focus-on-exerting-economic-pressure-on-venezuela-report/): A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of ‘military options’.
- [‘Half joy, half sadness’: Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/half-joy-half-sadness-christmas-celebrations-resume-in-bethlehem/): Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.
- [Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/algeria-passes-law-declaring-french-colonisation-a-crime/): Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
- [Tarique Rahman, Son Of Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, Returns After 17 Years In Exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/tarique-rahman-son-of-ex-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zia-returns-after-17-years-in-exile/): BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman landed in Dhaka on Thursday after nearly 17 years in self-exile in London, amid tight security and large-scale mobilisation of party supporters.
- [As Khaleda Zia's Son Tarique Rahman Returns To Bangladesh, Here's What He Did In London In Exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/as-khaleda-zias-son-tarique-rahman-returns-to-bangladesh-heres-what-he-did-in-london-in-exile/): From London, Rahman oversaw the party’s structures, maintained its cohesion through years of legal and political setbacks, and, from 2009 onwards, served in senior BNP posts
- ['Very Challenging For Minorities': Bangladesh Christian Leader Amid Spate Of Attacks, Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/very-challenging-for-minorities-bangladesh-christian-leader-amid-spate-of-attacks-unrest/): Nirmal Rozario said the situation for Christians in Bangladesh is “very challenging,” citing over 2,000 incidents of violence and repeated attacks on churches since August 5.
- [Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/majority-of-russians-expect-ukraine-war-to-end-in-2026-state-survey-finds/): ‘Main reason for optimism’ is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow’s ‘objectives’ achieved.
- [India–US Trade Ties In Focus As Ambassador Kwatra Meets US Envoy-Designate Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/25/india-us-trade-ties-in-focus-as-ambassador-kwatra-meets-us-envoy-designate-sergio-gor/): Vinay Kwatra met Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago for extensive talks on India–US trade and future relations as Gor prepares to become US Ambassador to India.
- [UAE President’s Pakistan Visit Was Private, No State-Level Engagements Held: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/uae-presidents-pakistan-visit-was-private-no-state-level-engagements-held-sources/): No formal talks were held, and no bilateral memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreements were signed between the two countries.
- [Amid Rising Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh, Demands Raised For National Minority Commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/amid-rising-attacks-on-minorities-in-bangladesh-demands-raised-for-national-minority-commission/): Bangladesh minorities body calls for Minority Protection Law, National Minority Commission, and Ministry for Minorities amid rising violence and insecurity under Muhammad Yunus.
- [Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/analysis-isil-attacks-could-undermine-us-syria-security-collaboration/): ISIL attacks dropped after Assad regime fell. But the group is likely attempting to destabilise Syria’s new government.
- [Israeli forces take over homes, impose curfew on West Bank’s Qabatiya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/israeli-forces-take-over-homes-impose-curfew-on-west-banks-qabatiya/): Incursion follows Israeli defence minister’s order for military to ‘act forcefully’ against the Palestinian town.
- [Scotland's Largest Hospital Launches Probe After Wrong Body Gets Cremated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/scotlands-largest-hospital-launches-probe-after-wrong-body-gets-cremated/): NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the incident was result of human error and said procedures for identifying and labelling bodies before transfer from mortuary were not followed.
- [A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/a-year-on-israel-still-holds-gaza-doctor-hussam-abu-safia-without-charge/): Abu Safia’s health has deteriorated considerably since he was taken by Israeli soldiers.
- [US-Backed Airstrikes Hit Two ISIS-Linked Camps, Says Nigerian Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/us-backed-airstrikes-hit-two-isis-linked-camps-says-nigerian-government/): US-backed air strikes approved by President Bola Tinubu hit ISIS-linked camps in Bauni forest, Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters from the Sahel, government confirms.
- [What Is ‘Somaliland’, Horn Of Africa Territory Now Recognised As An ‘Independent State’ By Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/what-is-somaliland-horn-of-africa-territory-now-recognised-as-an-independent-state-by-israel/): The AU rejected Israel’s recognition, saying that Somaliland “remains an integral part” of Somalia and warning that the move could set a dangerous precedent for peace.
- [As Zelenskyy Prepares To Meet Trump, European Leaders Hustle For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/as-zelenskyy-prepares-to-meet-trump-european-leaders-hustle-for-talks/): The key sticking points of the call will include Ukrainian security guarantees and reconstruction, territorial discussions regarding the Donbas region and the nuclear power plant.
- [Video: Nigerians in village bombed by US describe what happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/video-nigerians-in-village-bombed-by-us-describe-what-happened/): ‘Debris was burning’. Nigerians have described what they witnessed in US strikes on the town of Jabo.
- [India Sets Up Support Centre In Canada Days After Indian-Origin Woman's Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/india-sets-up-support-centre-in-canada-days-after-indian-origin-womans-murder/): The newly launched One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW) will extend assistance exclusively to Indian passport holders.
- ['Switzerland Can't Defend Itself From Full-Scale Attack': Army Chief Amid Rising Risks From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/switzerland-cant-defend-itself-from-full-scale-attack-army-chief-amid-rising-risks-from-russia/): Switzerland has pledged to gradually raise defence spending to about 1% of GDP by around 2032, up from roughly 0.7% now – far below the 5% level agreed by NATO countries.
- [Fund Crunch, Manpower Shortage: Why Condoms Are Running Out In Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/fund-crunch-manpower-shortage-why-condoms-are-running-out-in-bangladesh/): According to the national contraceptive summary report, the supply of condoms has fallen by 57% over the past six years.
- [‘King Dollar’s Reign Coming To End’: Top Economist Peter Schiff Predicts ‘Historic Economic Collapse’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/king-dollars-reign-coming-to-end-top-economist-peter-schiff-predicts-historic-economic-collapse/): Peter Schiff argued that the US dollar’s position as the world’s primary reserve currency is under serious threat and could eventually be overtaken by gold.
- [Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/somalia-demands-israel-withdraw-somaliland-recognition/): Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
- [Russia hammers Ukraine’s capital ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/russia-hammers-ukraines-capital-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-meeting/): Zelenskyy accuses Russia’s leadership of using ‘every opportunity’ to inflict ‘greater suffering’ on Ukraine.
- [Malaysian MPs Rally Behind Bangladeshi Hindus, Seek Visa Curbs After Lynching Episode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/malaysian-mps-rally-behind-bangladeshi-hindus-seek-visa-curbs-after-lynching-episode/): Speaking to CNN-News18, Malaysian Member of Parliament RSN Rayer said Parliament would push the government to register a strong protest with Dhaka
- [Myanmar Set To Hold Elections Tomorrow Amid Civil War And Humanitarian Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/myanmar-set-to-hold-elections-tomorrow-amid-civil-war-and-humanitarian-crisis/): Myanmar heads to polls with Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD banned and military dominance expected. UN and Western nations criticize the process as a facade.
- [England win chaotic fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/england-win-chaotic-fourth-ashes-test-against-australia-in-melbourne/): The tourists snap a 15-year losing streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- [Cyclones, Floods And Wildfires Among Costliest Climate Disasters of 2025 Costing $120 Billion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/cyclones-floods-and-wildfires-among-costliest-climate-disasters-of-2025-costing-120-billion-report/): Christian Aid reports extreme weather in 2025 cost over $122 billion globally, with California wildfires, Southeast Asia floods, and China floods among the costliest disasters.
- [Turkiye holds military ceremony for Libyan army chief killed in crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/turkiye-holds-military-ceremony-for-libyan-army-chief-killed-in-crash/): Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and military chief Selcuk Bayraktaroglu attend ceremony at an airbase near Ankara.
- [Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire starts, first 72 hours seen as critical test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-starts-first-72-hours-seen-as-critical-test/): A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect after weeks of deadly fighting across the border.
- [China Sets World Record As Superconducting Maglev Train Hits 700 kmph In Two Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/china-sets-world-record-as-superconducting-maglev-train-hits-700-kmph-in-two-seconds/): China’s National University of Defence Technology tested a superconducting maglev train at 700 km/h, setting a global speed record.
- [UN renews Sudan ceasefire appeal over ‘unimaginable suffering’ of civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/un-renews-sudan-ceasefire-appeal-over-unimaginable-suffering-of-civilians/): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate truce as fighting intensifies in Darfur and Kordofan regions.
- [BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman Pays Respects At Osman Hadi's Grave Amid Tight Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/bnp-chairman-tarique-rahman-pays-respects-at-osman-hadis-grave-amid-tight-security/): Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh after spending 17 years in exile, paid respects at the grave of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
- [Key Bolsonaro ally arrested in Paraguay while trying to flee to El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/key-bolsonaro-ally-arrested-in-paraguay-while-trying-to-flee-to-el-salvador/): Ex-Brazilian police chief caught using fake Paraguay passport in attempt to board flight to Panama, sent back to Brazil.
- [Blast At Madrasa Near Dhaka Injures 4 Including Children, Bomb-Making Materials Recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/blast-at-madrasa-near-dhaka-injures-4-including-children-bomb-making-materials-recovered/): Bangladesh Unrest: The blast severely damaged the single-storey Ummal Qura International Madrasa in the Hasnabad area of South Keraniganj, blowing apart the walls of several rooms.
- [Pakistan Sees Mass Exodus Of Skilled Professionals, Asim Munir Mocked Over 'Brain Gain' Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/pakistan-sees-mass-exodus-of-skilled-professionals-asim-munir-mocked-over-brain-gain-remarks/): Official data shows over 1.5 million Pakistanis going abroad for employment in the last two years amid deepening economic and political uncertainty in Pakistan.
- [UK youth to be offered military ‘gap year’ in bid to boost defence: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/uk-youth-to-be-offered-military-gap-year-in-bid-to-boost-defence-report/): UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid growing Russian threats.
- ['Where’s Joe?' Why Biden's Christmas Family Photo Has Gone Viral For All The Wrong Reasons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/wheres-joe-why-bidens-christmas-family-photo-has-gone-viral-for-all-the-wrong-reasons/): Despite Biden’s caption wishing followers a “peaceful & joyful Christmas Eve”, many users quickly zeroed in on the ex-president’s placement, leading to a flurry of reactions online
- [Russia Likely Deploying Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Ballistic In Belarus: US Researchers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/russia-likely-deploying-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-ballistic-in-belarus-us-researchers/): Russia is deploying Oreshnik hypersonic missiles at a former airbase near Krichev in Belarus, signaling increased nuclear deterrence and political messaging amid NATO tensions.
- [Cambodia, Thailand Agree To 'Immediate Ceasefire' After Weeks Of Deadly Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/cambodia-thailand-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-after-weeks-of-deadly-border-clashes/): In a joint statement, both sides pledged to freeze troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible.
- [Indian-Origin Student Arrested In US On Arson, Terror Threat Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/indian-origin-student-arrested-in-us-on-arson-terror-threat-charges/): Manojh Sai Lella, a University of Texas at Dallas student, was arrested in Frisco for arson and terroristic threats against family members.
- [What drove conflict in 2025, and who was behind it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/what-drove-conflict-in-2025-and-who-was-behind-it/): From Ukraine to Palestine to Sudan, millions were exposed to conflict in 2025
- [Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/central-african-republic-election-whos-running-and-whats-at-stake/): President Touadera’s decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.
- [On Camera, Israeli Soldier Rams Vehicle Into Palestinian Man Offering Namaz In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/on-camera-israeli-soldier-rams-vehicle-into-palestinian-man-offering-namaz-in-west-bank/): The Israeli military said the reservist soldier acted “in severe violation of his authority” and his weapon had been confiscated.
- [Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/russia-using-belarus-territory-to-bypass-ukraines-defences-says-zelenskyy/): Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.
- [Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia Defence Ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-on-ceasefire-cambodia-defence-ministry-says/): Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
- [Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Ahead Of Trump-Zelensky Talks; Mayor Issues 'Stay In Shelter' Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-ahead-of-trump-zelensky-talks-mayor-issues-stay-in-shelter-warning/): Explosions rocked Kyiv as air defence intercepted Russian drones and missiles. Zelensky is set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace plan amid ongoing conflict.
- [Bangladesh Unrest: Singer James' Concert Cancelled In Faridpur After Mob Attacks Venue, Hurls Bricks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/bangladesh-unrest-singer-james-concert-cancelled-in-faridpur-after-mob-attacks-venue-hurls-bricks/): The attack at Nagar Baul James Concert In Faridpur has triggered wider concerns about the safety of cultural events and artists in Bangladesh.
- [Three Women Injured In Stabbing Attacks In Paris Metro, Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/three-women-injured-in-stabbing-attacks-in-paris-metro-suspect-arrested/): Three women were stabbed inParis Metro. The suspect was arrested in Val d’Oise Station. Terrorism was ruled out; victims received immediate care.
- [‘Opening Door To 1.4 Billion Consumers’: New Zealand PM Luxon Hails FTA With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/opening-door-to-1-4-billion-consumers-new-zealand-pm-luxon-hails-fta-with-india/): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the FTA with India would lead to more jobs, higher incomes and stronger export growth for both the countries.
- [1 Dead, 26 Injured After Massive 50-Vehicle Pileup On Japan Expressway Triggers Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/1-dead-26-injured-after-massive-50-vehicle-pileup-on-japan-expressway-triggers-fire-video/): A fire erupted at the far end of the 50-car pileup, spreading to more than a dozen vehicles, some of which were completely burned.
- [N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/n-korea-russia-bound-in-blood-of-war-kim-tells-putin-in-new-year-note/): North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their ‘precious’ shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
- [Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/over-1500-flights-cancelled-as-winter-storm-devin-hits-us-holiday-travel/): More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
- ['He Doesn't Have Anything Until I...': Trump Ahead Of Meeting With Zelenskyy In Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/he-doesnt-have-anything-until-i-trump-ahead-of-meeting-with-zelenskyy-in-florida/): The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy comes as a 20-point peace framework and a security guarantee deal near completion.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1402/): These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Whiteout Weekend: Thousands Of Flights Hit As Post-Christmas Snowstorm Freezes US Northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/whiteout-weekend-thousands-of-flights-hit-as-post-christmas-snowstorm-freezes-us-northeast/): As of Saturday morning, over 1,800 flights across the United States have been cancelled, with more than 22,000 delays reported nationwide
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-in-gaza-carry-out-raids-across-west-bank/): Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.
- [Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/has-the-fight-against-al-shabab-failed/): UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.
- [Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/netanyahu-pushes-for-iran-conflict-clashing-with-trumps-priorities/): US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
- [Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/keir-starmer-says-egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abd-el-fattah-back-in-uk/): UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’.
- [Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/israel-attacks-press-as-silencing-policy-palestinian-journalists-union/): Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.
- [New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/new-york-to-require-social-media-platforms-to-display-mental-health-labels/): A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that ‘encourage excessive use’.
- [Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/marco-rubio-congratulates-honduran-president-elect-nasry-asfura/): Washington’s top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for ‘advocacy of US strategic objectives’.
- [US Strikes ISIS In Nigeria: Why Trump Acted Now And What Happens Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/us-strikes-isis-in-nigeria-why-trump-acted-now-and-what-happens-next/): Donald Trump framed the military action as a response to what he described as escalating violence against Christian communities by Islamist militants.
- ['Govt Has No Interest In Ensuring Justice': Hadi’s Brother Threatens To Gherao Yunus's Residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/govt-has-no-interest-in-ensuring-justice-hadis-brother-threatens-to-gherao-yunuss-residence/): Sharif Osman Hadi’s assassination sparks nationwide protests, with Sharif Omar bin Hadi threatening to lay siege to Jamuna if justice is not delivered by Yunus’s government.
- [Drunk Florida Man Kills Wife, Shoots Teen Stepdaughter, Then Takes Own Life Over TV Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/drunk-florida-man-kills-wife-shoots-teen-stepdaughter-then-takes-own-life-over-tv-game/): When police arrived at the Kenneys’ home, they found Crystal shot dead and her 13-year-old daughter shot in the face and shoulder.
- [Putin Signals Openness To Dialogue After Receiving Trump's Ukraine Peace Proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/putin-signals-openness-to-dialogue-after-receiving-trumps-ukraine-peace-proposals/): Earlier in the day, Ukrainian President said he plans to meet his US counterpart in Florida on Sunday as part of the ongoing efforts to end the nearly four-year war with Russia.
- [Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/zelenskyy-to-meet-trump-in-florida-amid-diplomatic-push-to-end-war/): Ukrainian president highlights ‘significant progress’ in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to ‘torpedo’ deal.
- [Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/salah-seals-egypt-qualification-with-win-against-south-africa-at-afcon-2025/): Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.
- [Two Killed In Suspected Palestinian Car-Ramming, Stabbing Attack In North Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/two-killed-in-suspected-palestinian-car-ramming-stabbing-attack-in-north-israel/): Israel Defense Forces said a preliminary investigation indicated that “the terrorist is an illegal resident who infiltrated Israeli territory several days ago.”
- [China Sanctions 20 US Defence Companies After Trump Approves Arms Sales To Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/china-sanctions-20-us-defence-companies-after-trump-approves-arms-sales-to-taiwan/): China sanctioned 20 US defence firms and 10 executives, including Boeing’s St Louis hub, after Donald Trump approved a $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
- [Pakistan Forced To Seek UK Help After Threat To Field Marshal Asim Munir Abroad | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/pakistan-forced-to-seek-uk-help-after-threat-to-field-marshal-asim-munir-abroad-exclusive-details/): Islamabad has lodged a formal démarche with British authorities after a public threat was issued against Munir during a protest outside the Pakistani consulate in Bradford
- [US Journalist Calls For Mass Deportation Of Indians In 2026: 'Will Be Racially Singled Out'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/us-journalist-calls-for-mass-deportation-of-indians-in-2026-will-be-racially-singled-out/): Matt Forney claimed that what he described as “Indian hatred” in the US would reach a “boiling point” next year, resulting in widespread violence.
- [Warning 'Shot': Australia Flags Fake Rabies Vaccine In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/warning-shot-australia-flags-fake-rabies-vaccine-in-india/): The alert warns that travellers who received this vaccine in India since November 1, 2023, may be completely unprotected against the fatal virus
- [Zelenskyy To Meet Trump In Florida For Ukraine Peace Talks On Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/zelenskyy-to-meet-trump-in-florida-for-ukraine-peace-talks-on-sunday/): Zelenskyy plans to meet Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace plan with Russia, aiming to end the war. Ukraine awaits Kremlin response and allies’ approval.
- [Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/israel-becomes-first-country-to-recognise-somaliland/): Breakaway region achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.
- [Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/tajikistan-taliban-border-clashes-whats-behind-them-why-it-affects-china/): Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.
- [Two people dead in stabbing, car-ramming attack in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/two-people-dead-in-stabbing-car-ramming-attack-in-israel/): Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.
- [Stabbing, chemical spray attack injures 15 at Japanese factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/stabbing-chemical-spray-attack-injures-15-at-japanese-factory/): Suspect is in police custody; no information about potential motive.
- [Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes – start time, rules, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/sabalenka-vs-kyrgios-battle-of-the-sexes-start-time-rules-how-to-watch/): In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai.
- [‘Tyranny Is Booming In US': Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Christmas Broadcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/tyranny-is-booming-in-us-jimmy-kimmel-slams-trump-in-christmas-broadcast/): Jimmy Kimmel told British viewers that “from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year,” while mocking Donald Trump.
- [Police Station Chief Abducted By TTP Militants In Pakistan's North Waziristan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/police-station-chief-abducted-by-ttp-militants-in-pakistans-north-waziristan/): The incident occurred on the Datta Khel–Miranshah road, an area known for a long history of militant activity and weak state control.
- [Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/irans-government-budget-reveals-tough-road-ahead-as-currency-hits-new-low/): Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
- [China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/china-sanctions-30-us-firms-individuals-over-taiwan-weapons-sales/): Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
- [US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/us-bombs-target-isil-in-nigeria-whats-really-going-on/): Trump says strikes are related to ‘Christian genocide’ but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.
- [Who Was Shivank Avasthi? Indian Student Shot Dead Near University Of Toronto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/who-was-shivank-avasthi-indian-student-shot-dead-near-university-of-toronto/): According to the Toronto Police Service, the incident took place on Tuesday near the university’s Scarborough Campus.
- [Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1MDB trial: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/malaysian-ex-pm-najib-razak-found-guilty-in-1mdb-trial-what-we-know/): The judge has yet to deliver the complete verdict, but Najib has been found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering.
- [The three elections observers are concerned about](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/the-three-elections-observers-are-concerned-about/): Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.
- [Why is the sale of Pakistan’s national airline stirring a political storm?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/why-is-the-sale-of-pakistans-national-airline-stirring-a-political-storm/): PIA has been sold for $482m to a consortium led by finance mogul Arif Habib. But the military gets a piece, too.
- [LIVE: Egypt vs South Africa – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/live-egypt-vs-south-africa-afcon-2025/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the group-stage match.
- [Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/trump-could-unveil-gaza-peace-council-government-soon-israeli-media/): US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli ‘delays’, reports Israel’s Channel 12.
- [Guinea elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/guinea-elections-whos-running-and-whats-at-stake/): Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.
- [Al Jazeera witnesses fighting at Thai-Cambodia border despite talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/al-jazeera-witnesses-fighting-at-thai-cambodia-border-despite-talks/): Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig witnessed fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite talks taking place.
- [Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/syrias-christians-mark-christmas-under-heavy-security/): Christians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers, with security deployed outside churches in Aleppo.
- [RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/rsf-says-sudans-army-launches-air-strikes-on-paramilitary-stronghold-nyala/): Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF’s alternative government.
- [Explosion Hits Mosque In Syria’s Homs, At Least Three Killed: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/explosion-hits-mosque-in-syrias-homs-at-least-three-killed-report/): The blast occurred inside the mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, a government-controlled district of the city.
- [Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/explosion-at-mosque-in-syrias-homs-kills-at-least-six/): Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a ​cordon around ‌the area and are investigating.
- [Man Attempts To Take Own Life In Mecca Grand Mosque, Guard Breaks Fall In Dramatic Rescue | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/man-attempts-to-take-own-life-in-mecca-grand-mosque-guard-breaks-fall-in-dramatic-rescue-watch/): A video went viral showing a man jumping from the upper floor of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, before a security guard broke his fall in a rescue attempt.
- [14 Injured In Stabbing, Liquid Spray Attack In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/14-injured-in-stabbing-liquid-spray-attack-in-japan/): At least 14 people were injured in a stabbing and liquid spray attack at a rubber factory in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan.
- [Exiled Bangladeshi leader faces test to “prove his legitimacy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/exiled-bangladeshi-leader-faces-test-to-prove-his-legitimacy/): “[The return of the BNP’s Tarique Rahman] is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh’s transition towards democracy.”
- [Will China come to Venezuela’s rescue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/will-china-come-to-venezuelas-rescue/): Despite close ties with Caracas, Beijing is wary of getting dragged into a distant conflict. 
- [Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/are-christians-in-israel-thriving/): Are Christians in Israel “thriving”?
- [UAE welcomes Saudi efforts to support security in Yemen amid STC advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/uae-welcomes-saudi-efforts-to-support-security-in-yemen-amid-stc-advance/): Statement comes day after Saudi Arabia told Yemeni separatists to withdraw from eastern governorates seized this month.
- [Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/taiwans-opposition-launches-symbolic-campaign-to-impeach-president/): Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid.
- [Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/nigeria-vs-tunisia-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Saturday’s AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C.
- [Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/christmas-an-act-of-resilience-against-israeli-occupation-in-bethlehem/): Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.
- [Why Afghanistan, Hong Kong Are Emerging As Terror Hubs? What Pune Al-Qaeda Case Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/why-afghanistan-hong-kong-are-emerging-as-terror-hubs-what-pune-al-qaeda-case-shows/): Zubair Hangargekar was taken into custody over alleged links to Al-Qaeda, and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad is probing IP addresses traced to Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
- [Australia lead England after 20 wickets fall at Boxing Day Ashes Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/26/australia-lead-england-after-20-wickets-fall-at-boxing-day-ashes-test/): Australia slightly ahead of England after frenetic opening day in which both teams were bowled out cheaply at the MCG.
- [Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/fire-at-indonesia-retirement-home-kills-16-people/): Police say the fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in the city of Manado killed 16 and wounded three others.
- [Hindu-Owned House Torched In Bangladesh's Pirojpur As Mob Violence Escalates Amid Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/hindu-owned-house-torched-in-bangladeshs-pirojpur-as-mob-violence-escalates-amid-turmoil/): Homes belonging to seven Hindu families were torched in Chattogram within five days as part of a broader attack on religious minorities in Bangladesh.
- [China to stage drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/china-to-stage-drills-around-taiwan-in-stern-warning-to-external-forces/): Beijing to impose sea, air restrictions for 10 hours starting at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday in five zones around Taiwan.
- ['Russia Wants Ukraine To Succeed,' Says Trump After Meeting Zelenskyy, His Reaction Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/russia-wants-ukraine-to-succeed-says-trump-after-meeting-zelenskyy-his-reaction-goes-viral/): Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a willingness to help Ukraine “succeed,” including through the provision of low-cost energy and other resources.
- [13 Dead, Nearly 100 Injured After Mexico's Interoceanic Train Derails; Rail Traffic Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/13-dead-nearly-100-injured-after-mexicos-interoceanic-train-derails-rail-traffic-halted/): A train derailed near Nizanda in Oaxaca, Mexico, killing 13 and injuring 98. The derailment hit the rail traffic.
- [One Dead, One Critically Injured After Two Helicopters Collide Mid-Air In New Jersey | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/one-dead-one-critically-injured-after-two-helicopters-collide-mid-air-in-new-jersey-video/): Only the pilots were on board each of the two helicopters, which collided mid-air above a city in New Jersey, resulting in the death of one person.
- [Small Plane, Carrying Advertising Banner, Crashes Off Copacabana Beach In Brazil, Pilot Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/small-plane-carrying-advertising-banner-crashes-off-copacabana-beach-in-brazil-pilot-killed/): A small plane towing an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach on Saturday afternoon, killing the pilot.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1404/): These are the key developments from day 1,404 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['No Deadlines, But We're In Final Stages Of Plan': Trump On Russia-Ukraine War After Zelenskyy Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/no-deadlines-but-were-in-final-stages-of-plan-trump-on-russia-ukraine-war-after-zelenskyy-meet/): Donald Trump said talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war are in the final stages, adding that he has set no deadline for the peace deal, saying his only priority is ending the war.
- [North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/north-koreas-kim-oversees-test-launch-of-long-range-cruise-missiles/): Kim urges ‘unlimited and sustained’ development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.
- [Mozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/mozambique-win-first-ever-afcon-game-while-algeria-reach-last-16/): Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.
- [Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/any-israeli-presence-in-somaliland-will-be-a-target-houthi-leader/): Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991.
- [US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/us-president-trump-says-russia-ukraine-truce-talks-in-final-stages/): Peace deal nearly finalised ‘that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody’, says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.
- [Suriname Police Arrest Man Who Stabbed To Death 9 People, Including His 4 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/suriname-police-arrest-man-who-stabbed-to-death-9-people-including-his-4-children/): A man killed nine people, including five children, with a sharp object in Paramaribo, Suriname. The suspect was wounded and arrested, police and hospital authorities confirmed.
- [Pakistan Army Feared Full-Scale Indian Attack During Operation Sindoor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/pakistan-army-feared-full-scale-indian-attack-during-operation-sindoor-exclusive/): Zardari said he was advised to move to a bunker during Op Sindoor, however he refused, saying that leaders do not die in bunkers and if martyrdom was destined, it would happen.
- [When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/when-palestinian-existence-is-portrayed-as-hate/): Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat.
- [Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/kyrgios-beats-sabalenka-6-3-6-3-in-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-showdown/): Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in men’s rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.
- [3 Top-Ranking Chinese Military Officials Expelled As Part Of Anti-Corruption Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/3-top-ranking-chinese-military-officials-expelled-as-part-of-anti-corruption-campaign/): However, the three will remain full members of the Central Committee, the Communist Party’s top decision-making body.
- ['Very Productive Call’: Trump Says He Spoke With Putin Ahead Of Zelenskyy Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/very-productive-call-trump-says-he-spoke-with-putin-ahead-of-zelenskyy-meeting/): Post Content
- [Zelenskyy Arrives In Miami To Meet Trump; Peace Deal To End Russia-Ukraine War On The Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/zelenskyy-arrives-in-miami-to-meet-trump-peace-deal-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-on-the-agenda/): Zelenskyy arrived in Miami to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, likely to present a 20-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war amid US security talks and hopes for future agreements.
- [Students Party Who Removed Sheikh Hasina's Govt Joins Hand With Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/students-party-who-removed-sheikh-hasinas-govt-joins-hand-with-islamist-jamaat-e-islami/): National Citizen Party allied with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 polls, sparking internal dissent and resignations, as BNP is favoured to win with Awami League barred.
- [To Counter Russian Threat, Poland Plans Mega Anti-Drone Fortifications Along Eastern Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/to-counter-russian-threat-poland-plans-mega-anti-drone-fortifications-along-eastern-border/): Poland plans a €2 billion anti-drone wall and fortifications along its eastern borders after Russian drone incursions, with support from the SAFE programme.
- [Syria protests live: Deadly clashes erupt as hundreds demonstrate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/syria-protests-live-deadly-clashes-erupt-as-hundreds-demonstrate/): Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.
- [One year in Israeli detention, Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s son pleads for release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/one-year-in-israeli-detention-dr-hussam-abu-safias-son-pleads-for-release/): Israel has held Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia for an entire year without charge.
- [Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/nigers-military-rulers-order-general-mobilisation-against-armed-groups/): Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
- [Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/protests-turn-deadly-during-demonstration-in-syrian-city-of-latakia/): Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.
- [Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/javad-zarif-main-threat-to-the-middle-east-is-israel-not-iran/): Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.
- [Elon Musk Slams Canada's Healthcare After Indian-Origin Man Dies Waiting 8 Hours In Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/elon-musk-slams-canadas-healthcare-after-indian-origin-man-dies-waiting-8-hours-in-hospital/): A 44-year-old Indian-origin man died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting for over eight hours for treatment at a hospital in Canada’s Edmonton.
- [Italy Arrests 9 For 'Funding' Hamas Through Charities, Assets Worth 8 Million Euros Seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/italy-arrests-9-for-funding-hamas-through-charities-assets-worth-8-million-euros-seized/): Italy arrested nine for allegedly financing Hamas via charities. The operation involved Eurojust and followed suspicious transactions flagged by authorities.
- [Somalia condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as ‘naked invasion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/somalia-condemns-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-as-naked-invasion/): Somalia’s president calls for unity at emergency session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move ‘null and void’.
- [LIVE: Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/live-sabalenka-vs-kyrgios-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the exhibition mixed singles tennis match in Dubai.
- [Gaza storm kills Palestinian woman as Israeli curbs on aid compound misery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/gaza-storm-kills-palestinian-woman-as-israeli-curbs-on-aid-compound-misery/): Extreme weather leaves thousands homeless as tents collapse amid strong wind and heavy rain.
- [US-Israel ties: What Netanyahu and Trump will discuss in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/us-israel-ties-what-netanyahu-and-trump-will-discuss-in-florida/): Trump to host Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Washington’s push for phase two of Gaza ceasefire as strategy gaps grow.
- [Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar’s election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/video-what-do-rohingya-refugees-think-about-myanmars-election/): Myanmar’s election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
- [Bangladesh Rejects India's Concern Over ‘Systemic Persecution’ Of Hindus, Calls Claims Misleading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/bangladesh-rejects-indias-concern-over-systemic-persecution-of-hindus-calls-claims-misleading/): Bangladesh rejected India’s claims of minority violence as exaggerated after incidents involving Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mandal sparked unrest.
- [Amid Rising Fears Of Russian-Backed Disinformation, Bulgaria Prepares To Join Eurozone By Jan 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/amid-rising-fears-of-russian-backed-disinformation-bulgaria-prepares-to-join-eurozone-by-jan-1/): Bulgaria will join the eurozone on January 1, aiming for economic growth despite Russian-linked disinformation campaigns and public skepticism.
- [Tarique Rahman’s Return To Bangladesh Revives Ziaur Rahman’s Assassination Memory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/tarique-rahmans-return-to-bangladesh-revives-ziaur-rahmans-assassination-memory/): Ziaur Rahman had emerged as a national figure during the 1971 Liberation War, when his radio announcement declaring independence became a defining moment in Bangladesh’s history.
- [Defence spending has “fundamentally rebalanced” NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/defence-spending-has-fundamentally-rebalanced-nato/): “All NATO allies were spending 2 percent [of their GDP] but now he [President Trump] wanted to raise the bar to …”
- [Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/libya-lays-army-chief-of-staff-to-rest-in-misrata/): Five officers, including chief of staff General al-Haddad, were flying from Turkiye to Libya when their plane crashed.
- [Video: Israel slammed for recognising breakaway region of Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/video-israel-slammed-for-recognising-breakaway-region-of-somaliland/): Several countries and regional blocs have condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
- [Iran In 'Total War' With US, Israel, Europe, Says President Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/iran-in-total-war-with-us-israel-europe-says-president-pezeshkian/): Masoud Pezeshkian’s remarks come days after Israeli strike on Quds Force commander, and months renewed UN sanctions on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/brigitte-bardot-french-film-icon-turned-far-right-provocateur-dies-at-91/): Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
- [Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/week-in-pictures-from-gaza-rains-france-farmers-protests-to-myanmar-vote/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [UN’s Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/uns-amina-mohammed-why-women-pay-the-highest-price-in-war/): From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN’s deputy chief warns.
- ['Let's Go To Bunkers': Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Recalls Fear During Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/lets-go-to-bunkers-pakistan-president-asif-ali-zardari-recalls-fear-during-operation-sindoor/): India began Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
- [US Condemns Bangladeshi Hindu Man's Lynching, Congressman Calls It 'Vile Act Of Bigotry'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/us-condemns-bangladeshi-hindu-mans-lynching-congressman-calls-it-vile-act-of-bigotry/): Dipu Das was lynched in Bangladesh, sparking global outrage. Ro Khanna and US officials condemned the violence. Protests erupted as Bangladesh faces unrest under Muhammad Yunus.
- [‘Documented Events’: Israel Shares Video After Hamas Denies Targeting Civilians During October 7 Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/documented-events-israel-shares-video-after-hamas-denies-targeting-civilians-during-october-7-attack/): The Hamas document, published on Friday, laid out the group’s version of the 7 October attack, as well as its assessment of Israel’s subsequent military campaign in Gaza.
- [Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/israel-kills-over-700-relatives-of-palestinian-journalists-in-gaza-report/): Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.
- [Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/thousands-in-kabul-attend-afghanistans-national-buzkashi-championship/): Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
- [Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/guinea-votes-in-first-polls-since-2021-coup-military-leader-likely-to-win/): Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.
- [NASA Offers Job, Jet Ride To Teen Who Discovered 1.5 Million Cosmic Objects Using AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/nasa-offers-job-jet-ride-to-teen-who-discovered-1-5-million-cosmic-objects-using-ai/): Matteo Paz, a student from California, used AI on NASA NEOWISE data to discover 1.5 million cosmic objects, earning praise from Jared Isaacman.
- [Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/central-african-republic-votes-as-touadera-seeks-third-presidential-term/): In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
- [Why is it that the UK government can’t define Islamophobia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/why-is-it-that-the-uk-government-cant-define-islamophobia/): The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.
- [Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/video-myanmars-military-holds-first-election-since-2021-coup/): Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
- [Two Primary Suspects In Osman Hadi's Murder Fled To India's Meghalaya, Say Bangladesh Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/two-primary-suspects-in-osman-hadis-murder-fled-to-indias-meghalaya-say-bangladesh-police/): The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said the suspects in Osman Hadi’s murder fled to India via the Haluaghat border with the help of local associates.
- [‘80 Drones, 36 Hours’: Pak FM Admits Indian Strike Damaged Nur Khan Air Base In Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/80-drones-36-hours-pak-fm-admits-indian-strike-damaged-nur-khan-air-base-in-op-sindoor/): Nur Khan Air Base is a major Pakistan Air Force facility located in Rawalpindi. It was among 11 air bases targeted by Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor.
- [Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/brazil-court-orders-house-arrest-for-bolsonaro-accomplices/): Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.
- [Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/kosovo-votes-in-snap-election-in-bid-to-end-a-year-of-political-deadlock/): The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.
- [Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/ukraine-will-try-to-get-some-concessions-from-trump-at-meeting/): Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
- [Major Figures Who Died In 2025: Dharmendra, David Lynch, Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk, Jane Goodall And Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/major-figures-who-died-in-2025-dharmendra-david-lynch-pope-francis-charlie-kirk-jane-goodall-and-others/): A list of notable deaths in 2025, featuring Dharmendra, David Lynch, Pope Francis, Jane Goodall, Charlie Kirk and other major global figures.
- ['Could Have Stayed In Mumbai': US Influencer Mocks Indian Man's Death In Canada, Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/could-have-stayed-in-mumbai-us-influencer-mocks-indian-mans-death-in-canada-sparks-row/): US influencer Andrew Branca triggered a row by mocking Indian-origin Prashant Sreekumar’s death in a Canadian hospital, calling him an “Indian invader.”
- [World’s Largest Rail Network, Runs At 350 KM/Hr Speed — Tracks Are ‘One-Fifth Longer’ Than Earth’s Circumference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/worlds-largest-rail-network-runs-at-350-km-hr-speed-tracks-are-one-fifth-longer-than-earths-circumference/): A newly opened high-speed rail line is changing how people travel, cutting hours off long journeys.
- [The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/the-tazara-turns-50-riding-the-railway-that-bridges-tanzania-and-zambia/): Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s.
- [Winter Storm Sweeps US; Manhattan Among Places Covered In Snow | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/winter-storm-sweeps-us-manhattan-among-places-covered-in-snow-photos/): A powerful winter storm swept across the US Northeast, coating cities in snow, disrupting flights and road travel, and prompting emergency measures across multiple states.
- [12-Year-Old UK 'Hero' Saves Mother's Life After She Passed Out Behind The Wheel: 'He Didn't Panic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/12-year-old-uk-hero-saves-mothers-life-after-she-passed-out-behind-the-wheel-he-didnt-panic/): Nicola Crump fell unconscious while driving due to low blood pressure, after which her 12-year-old boy managed to steer the vehicle onto a grassy field without panicking.
- [UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/uk-curbs-drc-visas-announces-migrant-return-deals-with-angola-namibia/): Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK’s new migrant return policy.
- [Myanmar Junta Holds Elections For First Time Since 2021 Coup Amid Civil War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/myanmar-junta-holds-elections-for-first-time-since-2021-coup-amid-civil-war/): Myanmar’s junta holds restricted polls amid civil war, with Aung San Suu Kyi jailed and her party dissolved.
- [Khalistani Proxies Hijack Bangladesh Hindu Rights Protest In London, Exposing ISI Playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/khalistani-proxies-hijack-bangladesh-hindu-rights-protest-in-london-exposing-isi-playbook/): A protest by Hindus against the brutal lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh outside the country’s High Commission in London was disrupted by Khalistani extremist groups.
- [US Sees Heaviest Snowfall In Nearly 4 Years; Over 1,500 Flights Cancelled As Storm Hits Northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/us-sees-heaviest-snowfall-in-nearly-4-years-over-1500-flights-cancelled-as-storm-hits-northeast/): To ease the impact, major airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue waived rebooking fees for affected passengers.
- ['Driven By Bigotry’: US Congressman Ro Khanna Condemns Lynching Of Dipu Chandra Das In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/driven-by-bigotry-us-congressman-ro-khanna-condemns-lynching-of-dipu-chandra-das-in-bangladesh/): Ro Khanna condemned the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, calling for action against hatred.
- [Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/polls-open-in-myanmar-as-military-holds-first-election-since-2021-coup/): The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the process is not free, fair or credible.
- ['If Ukraine Doesn't Accept Peace...': Putin Warns Of Force Ahead Of Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/if-ukraine-doesnt-accept-peace-putin-warns-of-force-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-meeting/): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry to end the ongoing conflict by peaceful means and that Moscow was prepared to achieve its goals by force.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1403/): These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/nigeria-reach-afcon-knockouts-despite-late-tunisia-scare/): Nigeria handed nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockouts.
- [Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/28/palestinians-suffer-flooded-tents-and-debris-as-cold-and-rain-lash-gaza/): Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.
- [Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/villa-come-back-at-chelsea-while-arsenal-and-man-city-win-again/): Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.
- [Dissecting Deportation Data: Not US, But This Country Sent Back Most Indians In Past 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/dissecting-deportation-data-not-us-but-this-country-sent-back-most-indians-in-past-5-years/): According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, between 2021 and 2025, more than 49,000 Indian nationals were deported from Saudi Arabia
- [Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/iran-president-says-us-israel-europe-waging-full-fledged-war-on-country/): If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns.
- [Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/israels-recognition-of-somaliland-slammed-across-world-capitals/): Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel’s move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.
- [Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/do-donald-trumps-strikes-in-nigeria-serve-any-purpose/): The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
- [US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/us-air-strikes-wont-fix-nigerias-security-crisis-but-could-make-it-worse/): An attack on local armed groups does not address the root cause of violence; it could, however, drive polarisation.
- [Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/mane-rescues-senegal-in-draw-with-dr-congo-as-benin-find-first-afcon-win/): Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal avoid DR Congo upset, while Benin beat Botswana.
- [What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/whats-happening-in-myanmars-civil-war-as-military-holds-elections/): Myanmar’s military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.
- [Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/taiwan-rocked-by-magnitude-7-0-quake-but-no-major-damage-reported/): The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore.
- ['Behaved Like Demons': Witness Gives Chilling Account Of Hindu Man’s Killing In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/behaved-like-demons-witness-gives-chilling-account-of-hindu-mans-killing-in-bangladesh/): Recalling the events, the witness said Dipu Das was first summoned to the human resources office at the factory where he worked.
- [Walls Rattle, Buildings Shake As Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/walls-rattle-buildings-shake-as-strong-earthquake-hits-taiwan-videos/): A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast near Yilan, causing strong tremors in Taipei and brief power outages.
- [Who Is Mora Namdar? Iranian-American Lawyer Tapped By Trump To Oversee Visa, Passport Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/who-is-mora-namdar-iranian-american-lawyer-tapped-by-trump-to-oversee-visa-passport-operations/): Mora Namdar, Iranian-American born in Texas, is now US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs. She also owns BAM beauty salons in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs Tunisia – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/live-nigeria-vs-tunisia-afcon-2025/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the Africa Cup of Nations tie.
- [Saudi coalition will counter Yemen separatists undermining de-escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/saudi-coalition-will-counter-yemen-separatists-undermining-de-escalation/): Saudi defence minister urges Yemen’s STC to withdraw “peacefully” from seized provinces, Hadramout and al-Mahra.
- [Sheikh Hasina Speaks Out: Democracy, Extremism And Battle For Bangladesh’s Future | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/sheikh-hasina-speaks-out-democracy-extremism-and-battle-for-bangladeshs-future-exclusive/): Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism and constitutional collapse under the Muhammad Yunus regime, calling for free, participatory elections to restore Bangladesh’s democracy
- [‘People Who Didn't Get Jobs Got Him Killed’: Family Of Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/people-who-didnt-get-jobs-got-him-killed-family-of-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh/): Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, was lynched and burnt in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, amid unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi’s death.
- ['Does Anyone Know What Somaliland Is?': Trump After Israel Recognises Horn Of Africa Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/does-anyone-know-what-somaliland-is-trump-after-israel-recognises-horn-of-africa-territory/): On Somaliland’s offer to the US of a port on the strategically important Gulf of Aden, US President Donald Trump dismissively replied, “Big deal”
- [‘Targeted And Silenced’: Protest Erupts In London Over Killing Of Hindus In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/targeted-and-silenced-protest-erupts-in-london-over-killing-of-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Protesters held placards reading “Hindus have the right to live”, “Targeted, terrorised and silenced” and “Protect Hindus”.
- [Heavy Snow Triggers Over 50-Car Pile-Up On Japan Expressway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/heavy-snow-triggers-over-50-car-pile-up-on-japan-expressway-video/): This impact set off a chain reaction involving more than 50 vehicles across a stretch of about 300 metres.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Hits Taiwan, Buildings Shake In Taipei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-taiwan-buildings-shake-in-taipei/): The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73 km (45 miles)
- [15 Killed, 19 Injured As Bus Falls Into Ravine In Guatemala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/15-killed-19-injured-as-bus-falls-into-ravine-in-guatemala/): At least 15 killed after a passenger bus fell into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in Solola Department, Guatemala. Rescue operations involved Ejército de Guatemala.
- [Investigation after jet carrying Libyan officers crashes in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/investigation-after-jet-carrying-libyan-officers-crashes-in-turkiye/): Authorities are examining a wide range of data, including flight recordings and airpot CCTV footage, officials say.
- [At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/at-least-15-dead-19-injured-in-guatemala-as-bus-plunges-into-ravine/): The bus, which was travelling between Guatemala City and San Marcos, crashed for unknown reasons, authorities say.
- [Who Is Zaima Rahman? Tarique Rahman’s Daughter Steps Into Public View As BNP Leader Returns Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/who-is-zaima-rahman-tarique-rahmans-daughter-steps-into-public-view-as-bnp-leader-returns-home/): A UK-trained barrister, Zaima Rahman represents a new face for the BNP at a time when the party is seeking to rebuild its image.
- [Report Flags 71 Blasphemy-Related Attacks on Hindu Minorities Across Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/27/report-flags-71-blasphemy-related-attacks-on-hindu-minorities-across-bangladesh/): The report notes that such cases often extend beyond the accused individual, resulting in attacks on entire neighbourhoods.
- [LIVE: Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/live-yemens-presidential-council-cancels-uae-defence-deal/): All UAE forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours, the Presidential Leadership Council says.
- [One in two children malnourished in parts of Sudan’s North Darfur, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/one-in-two-children-malnourished-in-parts-of-sudans-north-darfur-un-says/): UNICEF says children who fled fighting in el-Fasher among those facing ‘unprecedented’ level of malnutrition.
- [Iran’s president calls on gov’t to hear ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/irans-president-calls-on-govt-to-hear-legitimate-demands-of-protesters/): Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to take action to protect purchasing power of Iranians as currency plummets to record lows.
- ['Queen Of Democracy Has Left Us': BNP Leader Amir Chowdhury On Khaleda Zia's Death | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/queen-of-democracy-has-left-us-bnp-leader-amir-chowdhury-on-khaleda-zias-death-exclusive/): Reflecting on India-Bangladesh relations in their tenure, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader said ties between the countries were largely stable, though not without challenges
- [Who Is Ricky Gill? Indian-Origin Trump Staffer Awarded For India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/who-is-ricky-gill-indian-origin-trump-staffer-awarded-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Ricky Gill received the NSC Distinguished Action Award for his alleged role in India-Pakistan ceasefire talks, sparking debate over US mediation claims rejected by India.
- [World reacts to death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/world-reacts-to-death-of-khaleda-zia-bangladeshs-first-female-leader/): Tributes pour in from around the world as Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia.
- [Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemeni port over unauthorised weapons shipment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/saudi-led-coalition-strikes-yemeni-port-over-unauthorised-weapons-shipment/): The coalition carried out a strike at Yemen’s Mukalla port after accusing foreign-backed vessels of delivering weapons.
- [Trump’s Asylum Clampdown Signals A New Immigration Order, And Why India Should Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/trumps-asylum-clampdown-signals-a-new-immigration-order-and-why-india-should-care/): While the legal fine print is still evolving, the Department of Homeland Security is asking courts to dismiss asylum requests and send migrants to a third country for relief
- [How Tokyo Lost The 'World's Most Populous City' Tag To This Muslim-Majority Capital | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/how-tokyo-lost-the-worlds-most-populous-city-tag-to-this-muslim-majority-capital-explained/): The new UN report has reshaped the list of the world’s top 10 most populous cities. Notably, nine of the 10 are in Asia
- ['Contributions Towards India-Bangladesh Ties Will Be Remembered': PM Modi Condoles Khaleda Zia's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/contributions-towards-india-bangladesh-ties-will-be-remembered-pm-modi-condoles-khaleda-zias-death/): PM Modi recalled his meeting with Khaleda Zia in 2015 and hoped that her vision and legacy would continue to guide the India-Bangladesh relationship.
- ['Reject Violence': Pakistan PM Sharif Condemns Ukraine's ‘Attack’ On Putin’s Residence, Backs Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/reject-violence-pakistan-pm-sharif-condemns-ukraines-attack-on-putins-residence-backs-russia/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the alleged drone attack as a serious threat to peace, security and stability in the region.
- [UN Security Council members condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/un-security-council-members-condemn-israels-recognition-of-somaliland/): Somalia tells emergency UNSC meeting that Israel’s recognition is part of a plan to force Palestinians to relocate.
- [China kicks off second day of military drills around Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/china-kicks-off-second-day-of-military-drills-around-taiwan/): Day two of the ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,405](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1405/): These are the key developments from day 1,405 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Announces US' First Land Strike Targeting Venezuela's Drug Loading Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/trump-announces-us-first-land-strike-targeting-venezuelas-drug-loading-site/): Donald Trump declined to say whether the US military or the CIA carried out the strike, or to confirm that it took place inside Venezuela.
- ['Do I Get Credit? No': Trump's Hot-Mic Rant About Nobel Prize Snub During Lunch With Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/do-i-get-credit-no-trumps-hot-mic-rant-about-nobel-prize-snub-during-lunch-with-netanyahu/): Trump voiced frustration over lack of recognition for his diplomatic efforts during Gaza talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, who later announced Trump would receive the Israel Prize.
- [Trump claims attack on a dock in Venezuela; US strikes kill two in Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/trump-claims-attack-on-a-dock-in-venezuela-us-strikes-kill-two-in-pacific/): US hit a dock in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, Trump says, as Pentagon carries out another deadly strike.
- [Khaleda Zia Death LIVE Updates: Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Dies At 80 After Prolonged Illness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/khaleda-zia-death-live-updates-bangladesh-ex-prime-minister-dies-at-80-after-prolonged-illness/): Bangladesh LIVE Updates: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80 following prolonged illness.
- [From Bangladesh's First Woman PM To Political Powerbroker: The Life And Legacy Of Khaleda Zia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/from-bangladeshs-first-woman-pm-to-political-powerbroker-the-life-and-legacy-of-khaleda-zia/): Zia scripted history by becoming Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, serving terms between 1991 and 1996 and 2001 and 2006
- [Bangladesh High Commissioner To India Reaches Dhaka After 'Urgent Call': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bangladesh-high-commissioner-to-india-reaches-dhaka-after-urgent-call-report/): Bangladesh High Commissioner M Reaz Hamidullah returned to Dhaka following an urgent summons amid rising tensions with India over recent violent incidents and security concerns.
- [Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bangladeshs-former-prime-minister-khaleda-zia-dies/): Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies after a prolonged illness in Dhaka, her party says.
- [Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman PM: A life of power and resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/khaleda-zia-bangladeshs-first-woman-pm-a-life-of-power-and-resistance/): The 80-year-old fought to restore democracy after military takeover in 1980s, but corruption claims tainted her legacy.
- [Families of Bondi victims demand probe into anti-Semitism in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/families-of-bondi-victims-demand-probe-into-anti-semitism-in-australia/): Call comes as Australian leader announces terms of independent review into law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
- ['Israel Might Not Exist Without Netanyahu': Trump Praises Israeli PM After Talks In Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/israel-might-not-exist-without-netanyahu-trump-praises-israeli-pm-after-talks-in-florida/): Trump praised Netanyahu during their Mar-a-Lago meeting, saying Israel “might not exist” without his leadership and calling his handling of the conflict with Hamas “phenomenal.”
- [Yearender 2025: How South Asia Emerged As A Global Epicentre Of Volatility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/yearender-2025-how-south-asia-emerged-as-a-global-epicentre-of-volatility/): India-Pak conflict, Pak-Afghanistan clashes, and a dramatic regime collapse in Nepal have reshaped the South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, marking a year of unrest.
- ['Very Angry About It': Trump Calls Alleged Ukraine Attack On Putin's Residence 'Not Good'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/very-angry-about-it-trump-calls-alleged-ukraine-attack-on-putins-residence-not-good/): Trump said he was angry after Putin informed him about the drone attack and described it as unacceptable.
- ['We'll Knock The Hell Out Of Them': Trump Warns Iran Against Rebuilding Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/well-knock-the-hell-out-of-them-trump-warns-iran-against-rebuilding-nuclear-programme/): Donald Trump warned the US may take military action against Iran if it rebuilds nuclear and military capabilities, after meeting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
- [Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies Aged 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bangladesh-ex-prime-minister-khaleda-zia-dies-aged-80/): Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies Aged 80
- [Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/five-key-takeaways-from-trump-netanyahu-meeting-in-florida/): US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
- [Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/kyiv-rejects-russias-claim-of-ukrainian-attack-on-putin-residence/): The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.
- [At UN, Somalia slams Israel’s Somaliland recognition as ‘threat’ to peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/at-un-somalia-slams-israels-somaliland-recognition-as-threat-to-peace/): Somalia says it is concerned the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.
- [French village memorialises far-right actress Brigitte Bardot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/french-village-memorialises-far-right-actress-brigitte-bardot/): Saint-Tropez residents paid tribute to French actress Brigitte Bardot outside her home, a day after she died at 91.
- [‘A tough neighbourhood’’: Trump says Gaza rebuilding to start soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/a-tough-neighbourhood-trump-says-gaza-rebuilding-to-start-soon/): President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.
- [How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/how-serious-are-the-sectarian-tensions-facing-syria/): Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities.
- [‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’: Trump threatens Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/well-knock-the-hell-out-of-them-trump-threatens-iran/): Donald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces.
- [Pro-Palestine activists target UK Labour offices over hunger strikers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/pro-palestine-activists-target-uk-labour-offices-over-hunger-strikers/): Activists accuse the government of refusing to engage with the detainees’ demands.
- [Zelenskyy denies Russian claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/zelenskyy-denies-russian-claim-of-ukrainian-strike-on-putin-residence/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly denied a Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s home in the city of Novgorod.
- [South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/south-africa-edge-zimbabwe-3-2-to-book-afcon-2025-knockout-place/): Meanwhile, a second-string Egypt side maintains their unbeaten record in a goalless draw with Angola.
- [Six alleged ISIL fighters killed in overnight raid in northwestern Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/six-alleged-isil-fighters-killed-in-overnight-raid-in-northwestern-turkiye/): At least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.
- [Trump says US would back strikes against Iran’s missile programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/trump-says-us-would-back-strikes-against-irans-missile-programme/): Speaking alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump threatens to ‘knock’ down Iran’s attempts to rebuild nuclear capabilities.
- [Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing 9, Including His 4 Kids, Dies By Suicide In Suriname Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/man-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-9-including-his-4-kids-dies-by-suicide-in-suriname-jail/): The suspect, a 43-year-old man identified by the initials DA, was being held in a police station cell in the capital, Paramaribo.
- [Balen Shah Declared Nepal PM Face As Gen Z-Backed Parties Form Alliance For 2026 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/balen-shah-declared-nepal-pm-face-as-gen-z-backed-parties-form-alliance-for-2026-polls/): According to a joint statement, RSP and the Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP), led by Ghising, have agreed to unify and contest the elections under the RSP symbol of the bell.
- [Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/boxer-anthony-joshua-injured-in-deadly-car-crash-in-nigeria/): British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say.
- [What we know about deadly clashes after protests in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/what-we-know-about-deadly-clashes-after-protests-in-syria/): Syrian government troops have been deployed after demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion led to deadly clashes.
- [Flights Diverted, Ports Targeted: Taiwan On High Alert As China Holds Record Military Drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/flights-diverted-ports-targeted-taiwan-on-high-alert-as-china-holds-record-military-drills/): The drills, which began on Monday, include live-fire exercises and simulations of a possible blockade of Taiwan’s key ports.
- [Trump Speaks With Putin For Second Time In 24 Hours A Day After Zelenskyy Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/trump-speaks-with-putin-for-second-time-in-24-hours-a-day-after-zelenskyy-talks/): Donald Trump held a second phone call with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, following his Miami meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- [Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in contentious elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/myanmar-pro-military-party-claims-huge-lead-in-contentious-elections/): UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.
- [New Iraqi parliament holds first session, elects speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/new-iraqi-parliament-holds-first-session-elects-speaker/): Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament.
- [Ukrainian soldiers target Russian drones with rifles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/ukrainian-soldiers-target-russian-drones-with-rifles/): Video released by the Ukrainian military showed soldiers shooting down small Russian drones with their rifles.
- [Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/deadly-protests-and-clashes-in-syria-what-happened-and-whats-next/): Unrest grips Syria’s Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.
- ['Cancel Work Permits For Indians': Osman Hadi's Student Group Issues Ultimatum To Yunus Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/cancel-work-permits-for-indians-osman-hadis-student-group-issues-ultimatum-to-yunus-govt/): Inqilab Moncho announced a four-point demand, which included a 24-day ultimatum for the government to complete trial proceedings against those responsible for Hadi’s killing.
- [Russian Foreign Minister Says Ukraine Tried To Attack Putin's Residence, Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/russian-foreign-minister-says-ukraine-tried-to-attack-putins-residence-vows-retaliation/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the alleged incident would impact Moscow’s stance in any future negotiations with Kyiv.
- [This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/this-is-what-happened-after-recent-netanyahu-meetings-with-us-presidents/): Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.
- [Hamas armed wing confirms death of⁠ Abu Obeida, other leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/hamas-armed-wing-confirms-death-of%e2%81%a0-abu-obeida-other-leaders/): The group also confirmed the death of Mohammed Sinwar.
- [Trump live: US president to meet with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/trump-live-us-president-to-meet-with-israels-benjamin-netanyahu/): Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu comes after he touted progress in achieving a resolution to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [Thailand, Cambodia agree to build on ceasefire in talks in China’s Yunnan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/thailand-cambodia-agree-to-build-on-ceasefire-in-talks-in-chinas-yunnan/): Countries meet for a second day of negotiations after a truce agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting.
- [2025: Trump’s year of ’emergency’, ‘invasion’ and ‘narcoterrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/2025-trumps-year-of-emergency-invasion-and-narcoterrorism/): US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in first year of second term.
- [Protests, strikes after Iran’s economic situation rapidly deteriorates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/protests-strikes-after-irans-economic-situation-rapidly-deteriorates/): Iranians are further squeezed every day amid a tanking economy, an energy crisis, water bankruptcy and lethal pollution.
- [Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/anthony-joshua-injured-in-deadly-car-crash-in-nigeria/): Police say two people died in a car crash in Ogun State involving the two-time former heavyweight champion.
- [Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Premier League preview – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/arsenal-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Villa, on an 11-match winning streak in all competitions, will draw level with Arsenal at top of the table with a win.
- [UK MPs dig up decade-old tweets to demand rights activist lose citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/uk-mps-dig-up-decade-old-tweets-to-demand-rights-activist-lose-citizenship/): Writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who faced years of imprisonment in Egypt, ‘unequivocally’ apologises for the tweets.
- [Was Osman Hadi's Killing Used To Fan Anti-India Sentiment? CNN-News18 Decodes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/was-osman-hadis-killing-used-to-fan-anti-india-sentiment-cnn-news18-decodes/): As per sources, Osman Hadi criticised Awami League, and challenged the BNP leadership, making him politically unpredictable ahead of 2026 polls.
- [Recent clashes in coastal Syria “not the fault” of government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/recent-clashes-in-coastal-syria-not-the-fault-of-government/): “This is the state building itself. And state institution building takes time.”
- [Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-holds-as-frontline-shows-aftermath-of-fighting/): Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.
- [DR Congo fan holds ‘Lumumba pose’ for full AFCON match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/dr-congo-fan-holds-lumumba-pose-for-full-afcon-match/): A DR Congo fan known as ‘Lumumba’ stood motionless in the stands for the entire match against Senegal at AFCON.
- [3 Cops Killed, 8 Injured In Separate TTP Attacks In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/3-cops-killed-8-injured-in-separate-ttp-attacks-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Three police personnel were killed and eight injured in Lakki Marwat, Tank and Swat attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
- [Who really won Iraq’s elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/who-really-won-iraqs-elections/): Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.
- [Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/starvation-ghost-towns-plague-sudan-as-al-burhan-demands-rsf-surrender/): Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.
- [Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/russia-may-gain-more-than-lose-from-a-us-intervention-in-venezuela/): The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order.
- [China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/china-launches-live-fire-military-exercises-around-taiwan/): China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.
- [Trump, Putin To Speak Soon As Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Talks In Final Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/trump-putin-to-speak-soon-as-kremlin-says-ukraine-peace-talks-in-final-stage/): Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said preparations were under way for the call between Russian President and Trump, as diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war continue.
- [Post Christmas Horror: US Man Opens Fire At Parents, Mother Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/post-christmas-horror-us-man-opens-fire-at-parents-mother-killed/): Jarrod Noll shot his parents in New Freeport, Pennsylvania, killing his mother and injuring his father. After fleeing, he was arrested in West Virginia and faces homicide charges.
- [Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/tents-flooded-by-heavy-rains-in-gaza-amid-calls-for-israel-to-let-in-aid/): Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.
- [Three messages reset conditions in eastern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/three-messages-reset-conditions-in-eastern-yemen/): Saudi Arabia made statements and took actions in less than 24 hours.
- [Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/video-trump-and-zelenskyy-hail-progress-on-russia-ukraine-peace-plan/): US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.
- [Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start times and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/uganda-vs-nigeria-afcon-2025-team-news-start-times-and-lineups/): Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.
- ['Jumped On His Back, Hit Him...': Bondi Beach Hero Narrates How He Disarmed Sydney Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/jumped-on-his-back-hit-him-bondi-beach-hero-narrates-how-he-disarmed-sydney-shooter/): Ahmed won global praise after he leapt into action and tackled a longarm rifle from Sajid Akram, 50, who was firing indiscriminately at Jewish families at Bondi Beach.
- [A cry for help to save Gaza’s healthcare system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/a-cry-for-help-to-save-gazas-healthcare-system/): The only thing that is still propping up Gaza’s hospitals is the sense of moral duty of the surviving medical workers.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: At least 1 killed in Russian attack on Donetsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/russia-ukraine-war-live-at-least-1-killed-in-russian-attack-on-donetsk/): Russia shells the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing at least one and injuring five others.
- [Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/photos-sporting-moments-of-2025-beyond-the-scoreboard/): Witness the unforgettable sporting year of 2025, where athletes conquered challenges and created cherished memories.
- [Kosovo’s prime minister claims victory in snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/kosovos-prime-minister-claims-victory-in-snap-election/): Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government.
- [Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/winter-floods-wreak-havoc-on-gaza-displacement-camps-as-israel-blocks-aid/): Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.
- [Engineering A Hung House? Pakistan's Interference Casts Shadow Over Bangladesh Polls | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/engineering-a-hung-house-pakistans-interference-casts-shadow-over-bangladesh-polls-exclusive/): Pakistan’s High Commission in Dhaka, along with a newly established ISI-linked cell, is allegedly facilitating outreach to anti-India political actors to ensure a fractured mandate
- [Heritage At Risk: Intel Reports Flag Threats To Hindu, Buddhist Sites Across Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/heritage-at-risk-intel-reports-flag-threats-to-hindu-buddhist-sites-across-pakistan-exclusive/): Sources allege that extremist groups have deliberately targeted Hindu and Buddhist imagery at several locations, defacing them with permanent paint or scratching out figures
- [China Announces Military Exercises Around Taiwan After Criticising Major US Arms Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/china-announces-military-exercises-around-taiwan-after-criticising-major-us-arms-deal/): China’s military said that it is mobilising its army, navy, air force, and rocket units around Taiwan for drills to send a strong warning against any moves for Taiwan independence.
- [‘Fabricated’: BSF Rejects Reports Of Bangladesh Activist Hadi's Killers Entering India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/fabricated-bsf-rejects-reports-of-bangladesh-activist-hadis-killers-entering-india/): The BSF stated that there had been no illegal cross-border movement in the Meghalaya sector and that no arrests or interceptions had been made.
- [S Korea’s ex-first lady accused of taking bribes, meddling in state affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/s-koreas-ex-first-lady-accused-of-taking-bribes-meddling-in-state-affairs/): Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say.
- [How will Israel’s recognition of Somaliland impact the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/how-will-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-impact-the-middle-east/): Recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region draws widespread condemnation.
- [Syrian gov’t troops deployed to Latakia, Tartous after deadly clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/syrian-govt-troops-deployed-to-latakia-tartous-after-deadly-clashes/): The deployment comes after deadly unrest amid protests by the Alawite minority in the coastal cities.
- [How monopolies caused havoc around the world in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/how-monopolies-caused-havoc-around-the-world-in-2025/): From tech companies to airlines and streaming services, monopolies are becoming more problematic around the world.
- [US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn, huge cut as Trump demands reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/us-slashes-un-humanitarian-aid-to-2bn-huge-cut-as-trump-demands-reforms/): The $2bn pool will target specific countries or crises, down from US contributions of up to $17bn in recent years.
- [Fire Breaks Out At Retirement Home In Indonesia, 16 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/fire-breaks-out-at-retirement-home-in-indonesia-16-killed/): A fire at Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado killed at least 16 people while 12 residents were rescued. Police and forensic teams are investigating the cause of the fire.
- [Leaks Show How Pak Military Ordered Media To Counter Qatar, Al Jazeera Over Afghan Coverage | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/leaks-show-how-pak-military-ordered-media-to-counter-qatar-al-jazeera-over-afghan-coverage-exclusive/): Pakistani media houses were advised not to portray the Afghan Taliban regime as a “perfect or stabilising force” & were asked to challenge Qatar’s “dubious diplomatic neutrality”
- [Progress, Promises And A Roadblock: What Trump And Zelenskyy Agreed In Florida Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/progress-promises-and-a-roadblock-what-trump-and-zelenskyy-agreed-in-florida-talks/): Both leaders said the 20-point peace plan has moved forward in Florida, but acknowledged that a few ‘thorny’ issues still stand in the way of a final deal.
- [Seven Turkish police officers wounded in clash with ISIL fighters: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/seven-turkish-police-officers-wounded-in-clash-with-isil-fighters-report/): A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, local media reports say.
- [Concealer Or IV Bruises? Trump's 'Painted Hand' During Zelenskyy Meeting Sparks Health Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/concealer-or-iv-bruises-trumps-painted-hand-during-zelenskyy-meeting-sparks-health-concerns/): Several photographs during his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed a heavy amount of concealer applied to Trump’s hand, sparking fresh rumours over his health.
- [‘Statement Misconstrued’: Lalit Modi Apologises To Indian Govt After ‘Fugitives’ Video Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/statement-misconstrued-lalit-modi-apologises-to-indian-govt-after-fugitives-video-sparks-row/): The apology came after Lalit Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya appeared together in a video shared on social media, which quickly drew criticism.
- [All the countries Israel attacked in 2025: Animated map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/all-the-countries-israel-attacked-in-2025-animated-map/): Israel has carried out attacks in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar and Yemen, as well as in maritime waters.
- [How do you carry a home that keeps breaking?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/how-do-you-carry-a-home-that-keeps-breaking/): An essay about Gaza, about leaving, and about carrying memories.
- [Train derails in southern Mexico, killing 13 and injuring dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/29/train-derails-in-southern-mexico-killing-13-and-injuring-dozens/): Mexico’s Navy says the train was carrying 250 people when it derailed partially near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca.
- [LIVE: Israel’s ban on aid groups to have ‘horrific’ outcomes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/live-israels-ban-on-aid-groups-to-have-horrific-outcomes-in-gaza/): Dozens of humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders, are banned by Israel.
- [An A-Z list of 2025’s biggest stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/an-a-z-list-of-2025s-biggest-stories/): From artificial intelligence to Zohran Mamdani, Al Jazeera compiles an A-Z list of 2025’s biggest stories.
- [Why Saudi Arabia And The UAE Are Clashing In Yemen: The Crisis Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/why-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-are-clashing-in-yemen-the-crisis-explained/): Accusing the UAE of ‘highly dangerous’ activity in Yemen, Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Mukalla and backed an ultimatum ordering Emirati forces to leave within 24 hours.
- [Khaleda Zia Funeral Live Updates: Ex-PM's Mortal Remains Reach Gulshan Residence, Son Tarique Rahman Offers Prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/khaleda-zia-funeral-live-updates-ex-pms-mortal-remains-reach-gulshan-residence-son-tarique-rahman-offers-prayers/): Khaleda Zia Funeral News Live: The burial of Bangladesh’s three-time former PM and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia is being held with full state honours.
- [In Year-End Speech, China’s Yi Signals 'Good Momentum' With India, Avoids Mentioning Key Pakistan Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/in-year-end-speech-chinas-yi-signals-good-momentum-with-india-avoids-mentioning-key-pakistan-project/): Top sources interpret Wang Yi’s emphasis on India, and the absence of overt Pakistan references, as risk-management diplomacy rather than a fundamental policy shift
- [No Family Or Lawyer Access To Imran Khan On Day 30 In Solitary Confinement, PTI Protests Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/no-family-or-lawyer-access-to-imran-khan-on-day-30-in-solitary-confinement-pti-protests-intensify/): PTI leaders and supporters chanted slogans against the government and the military leadership during the protest, escalating tensions in the area surrounding the high-security jail
- [Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/thailand-releases-18-cambodian-soldiers-as-ceasefire-holds/): Thailand hands over 18 soldiers after 155 days of captivity as truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold.
- [Germany hunts Christmas thieves after Ocean’s Eleven-style bank heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/germany-hunts-christmas-thieves-after-oceans-eleven-style-bank-heist/): Police are searching for suspects after thieves stole cash, gold and jewels worth up to $105m.
- [How Pakistan’s Asim Munir became Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/how-pakistans-asim-munir-became-trumps-favourite-field-marshal/): The army chief, analysts say, has driven Pakistan’s geopolitical reemergence over the past year as a soldier-diplomat.
- [End Of The Battling Begums: Bangladesh May Be Headed For A Male Prime Minister After 30 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/end-of-the-battling-begums-bangladesh-may-be-headed-for-a-male-prime-minister-after-30-years/): For over three decades, Bangladesh’s democracy revolved around this singular axis—Khaleda Zia versus Sheikh Hasina or BNP vs Awami League
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,406](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1406/): These are the key developments from day 1,406 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s Granddaughter And Climate Journalist, Dies Of Cancer At 35](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/tatiana-schlossberg-jfks-granddaughter-and-climate-journalist-dies-of-cancer-at-35/): Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, died at 35 from cancer. She wrote for The New York Times and authored Inconspicuous Consumption.
- [UK Condemns Killing Of Dipu Das And Amrit Mondal In Bangladesh, Calls For Minority Protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/uk-condemns-killing-of-dipu-das-and-amrit-mondal-in-bangladesh-calls-for-minority-protection/): Amid the ongoing unrest, the UK has stressed the importance of a peaceful election campaign in Bangladesh.
- [‘Reckless Proliferation': US Sanctions 10 Linked To Iran And Venezuela Drone, Missile Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/reckless-proliferation-us-sanctions-10-linked-to-iran-and-venezuela-drone-missile-trade/): The action comes as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran over its nuclear and weapons programmes.
- [Disney to pay $10m over alleged breaches of US child privacy laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/disney-to-pay-10m-over-alleged-breaches-of-us-child-privacy-laws/): Settlement comes after US Federal Trade Commission accused entertainment giant of unlawfully collecting children’s data
- [Israel’s recognition of Somaliland ‘strange, unexpected’: Somali president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/israels-recognition-of-somaliland-strange-unexpected-somali-president/): Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says his country believes the move is linked to Israel’s plans to forcibly displace Palestinians.
- ['Settling Hotspot Issues': After Trump, Now China Claims It Mediated India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/settling-hotspot-issues-after-trump-now-china-claims-it-mediated-india-pakistan-conflict/): Claiming a diplomatic role in global issues, Wang said China had mediated in northern Myanmar, Iranian nuclear issue, tensions between India-Pakistan, Palestine-Israel conflict.
- [‘Ocean’s Eleven’-Style Heist At German Bank Stuns Police, Robbers Steal Cash, Gold Worth Millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/oceans-eleven-style-heist-at-german-bank-stuns-police-robbers-steal-cash-gold-worth-millions/): Robbers stole €30 million in gold, jewellery, and cash from Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, breaking into 3,000+ deposit boxes over Christmas.
- [Denmark Delivers Last Letter, Becomes First Country To End Postal Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/denmark-delivers-last-letter-becomes-first-country-to-end-postal-services/): PostNord began removing Denmark’s iconic red mailboxes earlier this year. Around 1,500 mailboxes were taken down across the country starting in June.
- [Train Collision On Machu Picchu Route Leaves One Dead, Over 40 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/train-collision-on-machu-picchu-route-leaves-one-dead-over-40-injured/): A train driver was killed and 40 more people were injured on Tuesday after two trains collided head-on on the railway leading to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
- [‘Turned Off The Money Spigot’: Trump Admin Freezes Childcare Funds To Minnesota Over Alleged Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/turned-off-the-money-spigot-trump-admin-freezes-childcare-funds-to-minnesota-over-alleged-fraud/): The Trump administration says the freeze follows fraud concerns, as Minnesota’s governor pushes back and says the move risks hurting families and children.
- [Train crash near Peru’s Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/train-crash-near-perus-machu-picchu-kills-driver-injures-dozens/): Train conductor killed in collision on rail line serving the famed archaeological site, authorities say.
- [UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/uae-to-pull-forces-out-of-yemen-as-tensions-rise-with-saudi-arabia/): Move comes after Riyadh accused Abu Dhabi of backing separatists in Yemen, a claim the UAE denies.
- [Arms Race, Terror Triggers: 2026 May See India-Pakistan Conflict, Warns US Think Tank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/arms-race-terror-triggers-2026-may-see-india-pakistan-conflict-warns-us-think-tank/): Also, for the first time, experts have ranked a potential armed conflict between the Taliban and Islamabad as a ‘moderate likelihood’
- [Is the US economy strong heading into 2026? The picture is complicated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/is-the-us-economy-strong-heading-into-2026-the-picture-is-complicated/): The world’s top economy is growing faster than its peers, but divide between wealthy and poorer Americans is growing.
- [Arsenal crush Aston Villa in Premier League; Wolves hold Man United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/arsenal-crush-aston-villa-in-premier-league-wolves-hold-man-united/): Arsenal storm to 4-1 win against Aston Villa to strengthen EPL title credentials, but Man Utd limp against lowly Wolves.
- [A Filipino tribe fights to stay as a ‘Smart City’ rises on a former US base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/a-filipino-tribe-fights-to-stay-as-a-smart-city-rises-on-a-former-us-base/): Aetas race to prove ancestral land claims before a ‘Smart City’ and a ‘Taylor Swift-ready’ stadium displace them.
- [Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya wins presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/guinea-coup-leader-mamady-doumbouya-wins-presidential-election/): Mamady Doumbouya faced eight rivals for the presidency, but the main opposition leaders were barred from running.
- [Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/turkiyes-erdogan-calls-israels-somaliland-recognition-unacceptable/): Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of ‘illegal aggression’.
- [Senegal beat Benin to claim AFCON group, as DR Congo set up Algeria tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/senegal-beat-benin-to-claim-afcon-group-as-dr-congo-set-up-algeria-tie/): Senegal beat Benin 3-0 to top AFCON 2025 group, while DR Congo beat Botswana, setting up a mouth-watering Algeria tie.
- [Will China use force against Taiwan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/will-china-use-force-against-taiwan/): Beijing has carried out its biggest-ever military drills off the self-governed island.
- [US and Ivory Coast sign $480m deal as part of ‘America First’ aid strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/us-and-ivory-coast-sign-480m-deal-as-part-of-america-first-aid-strategy/): The Trump administration is forging bilateral deals with countries hit by widespread cuts to US foreign aid.
- [UAE to withdraw ‘counterterrorism’ units from Yemen after Saudi-led strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/uae-to-withdraw-counterterrorism-units-from-yemen-after-saudi-led-strike/): The UAE says it’s withdrawing all ‘counterterrorism’ units from Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes.
- [Burglars nab tens of millions in property from German bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/burglars-nab-tens-of-millions-in-property-from-german-bank/): Footage shows a hole in the vault of Sparkasse Bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where thieves made off with valuables.
- [Syrian authorities impose curfew in Latakia as violence surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/syrian-authorities-impose-curfew-in-latakia-as-violence-surges/): Cars and shops were vandalised during attacks on Alawite neighbourhoods in the city.
- [Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/israel-to-block-dozens-of-aid-groups-working-in-war-battered-gaza/): Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.
- [Search Resumes For Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 In Indian Ocean After More Than A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/search-resumes-for-malaysia-airlines-flight-370-in-indian-ocean-after-more-than-a-decade/): The Boeing 777 plane disappeared from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people on a flight from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to Beijing.
- [Brazil’s election looms amid gang rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/brazils-election-looms-amid-gang-rule/): As Brazil heads toward elections in 2026, millions live in fear. Nearly one in five Brazilians is affected by gangs.
- [US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/us-issues-iran-venezuela-sanctions-over-alleged-drone-trade/): Washington accuses Tehran and Caracas of ‘reckless proliferation of deadly weapons’ amid spiraling tensions.
- [How has Trump’s second term transformed the US Justice Department in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/how-has-trumps-second-term-transformed-the-us-justice-department-in-2025/): Critics fear the ideal of ‘prosecutorial independence’ has been jettisoned in favour of more partisan goals under Trump.
- [Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/nigeria-beat-uganda-3-1-to-head-into-afcon-last-16-with-perfect-record/): Elsewhere in Group C, Tanzania scrape through to the knockout stages for first time after 1-1 draw with Tunisia.
- [Pakistan’s Test Of Protests: Imran Khan’s Jail Isolation And The Politics Of Control | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/pakistans-test-of-protests-imran-khans-jail-isolation-and-the-politics-of-control-exclusive-details/): A protest led by Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum erupted following a prolonged ban on the PTI founder’s meetings with his legal team and family members
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/live-arsenal-vs-aston-villa-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the EPL title clash in London.
- [Netanyahu’s Mar-a-Lago win that wasn’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/netanyahus-mar-a-lago-win-that-wasnt/): The Israeli prime minister’s failure to secure any assurances from Trump is yet another signal Israel is losing ground.
- [Eurostar suspends all Europe trains over power issue during holiday travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/eurostar-suspends-all-europe-trains-over-power-issue-during-holiday-travel/): Eurostar services between London and Europe disrupted as Channel Tunnel undergoes ‘technical intervention’.
- [The Final Divergence: Khaleda Zia’s Nationalist Legacy And The Indo-Bangla Tug-Of-War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/the-final-divergence-khaleda-zias-nationalist-legacy-and-the-indo-bangla-tug-of-war/): Observers say Khaleda Zia’s tenures (1991-1996 and 2001-2006) were defined by a ‘cautious and often adversarial’ stance towards New Delhi
- [30 Million Euros In Cash And Gold Stolen After Robbers Drill Into German Bank Vault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/30-million-euros-in-cash-and-gold-stolen-after-robbers-drill-into-german-bank-vault/): Investigators are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to establish how the criminals bypassed security measures.
- [21-Year-Old Punjab Man Dies Of Heart Attack In Armenia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/21-year-old-punjab-man-dies-of-heart-attack-in-armenia/): Kamal Kumar was working at a hotel in Armenia at the time of his death, according to his family.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Meets UAE President As Pakistan Aims To Mediate Middle-East Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/shehbaz-sharif-meets-uae-president-as-pakistan-aims-to-mediate-middle-east-tensions/): Speaking to CNN-News18, a source said Pakistan is seeking to mediate between regional powers.
- [UAE Ends All Military Presence In Yemen, Pulls Out Last Counterterrorism Units](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/uae-ends-all-military-presence-in-yemen-pulls-out-last-counterterrorism-units/): The move concludes all residual UAE presence years after Abu Dhabi declared an end to its combat operations in 2019.
- [US says it killed or captured 25 ISIL operatives in Syria over nine days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/us-says-it-killed-or-captured-25-isil-operatives-in-syria-over-nine-days/): US Central Command says military campaign follows killing of US soldiers, ‘massive strikes’ across central Syria.
- [Judge blocks Trump effort to strip South Sudan deportation protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/judge-blocks-trump-effort-to-strip-south-sudan-deportation-protections/): Trump is seeking to end protected status for South Sudan, claiming country no longer poses danger to those returning.
- [UAE Refutes Saudi’s Claim Of Arming Yemen Separatists After Mukalla Port Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/uae-refutes-saudis-claim-of-arming-yemen-separatists-after-mukalla-port-strikes/): The UAE’s response came after Riyad accused Abu Dhabi of taking “highly dangerous” steps in Yemen that posed a threat to its national security.
- [After National Airlines, Pakistan Is Selling Banks And Hotels To Avoid Total Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/after-national-airlines-pakistan-is-selling-banks-and-hotels-to-avoid-total-collapse/): Pakistan’s economic crisis has deepened in recent months, with foreign debt exceeding $131 billion and analysts say the government now borrows to meet day-to-day expenditure
- [South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/south-korea-announces-end-to-controversial-bear-bile-farming/): South Korea has announced it’s ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
- [Bitter recriminations between Russia, Ukraine as war eclipses peace push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bitter-recriminations-between-russia-ukraine-as-war-eclipses-peace-push/): Kremlin says alleged drone attack on presidential residence – called a fabrication by Kyiv – will affect peace talks.
- [Trump bombs Venezuelan land for first time: Is war imminent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/trump-bombs-venezuelan-land-for-first-time-is-war-imminent/): US president says strike in Venezuela targeted a dock allegedly used to load boats with narcotics.
- [Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/have-russian-claims-of-ukraine-attack-on-putin-home-ended-hopes-for-peace/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denies that Kyiv attacked the Novgorod residence of Russian President Putin.
- [Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/iran-warns-of-severe-response-in-wake-of-trumps-new-strikes-threat/): US president says he would back attacks if Tehran rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes.
- [Belarus Releases Video Of Deployment of Russian Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles On Its Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/belarus-releases-video-of-deployment-of-russian-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missiles-on-its-territory/): Belarus deployed Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system, weeks after President announced the ballictic. Putin claims it is impossible to intercept due to Mach 10 speed.
- [Eurostar Cancels All Trains From London To Paris, Brussels And Amsterdam. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/eurostar-cancels-all-trains-from-london-to-paris-brussels-and-amsterdam-heres-why/): The disruption has also affected Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, which suspended vehicle-carrying train services between Folkestone and Calais.
- [China’s drill around Taiwan shows it will “always respond forcefully”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/chinas-drill-around-taiwan-shows-it-will-always-respond-forcefully/): “China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences.”
- [Thailand delays release ‍of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/thailand-delays-release-of-cambodian-troops-over-alleged-truce-breaches/): While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
- [Displaced Palestinians lose shelters as heavy rain floods camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/displaced-palestinians-lose-shelters-as-heavy-rain-floods-camp/): Heavy rain has flooded displacement camps in Gaza, submerging tents and the belongings of families in mud and water.
- [LIVE: Uganda vs Nigeria – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/live-uganda-vs-nigeria-afcon-2025/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Uganda seek to upset Nigeria to reach last 16.
- [What is Lebanon’s ‘gap law’ that attempts to end the financial crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/what-is-lebanons-gap-law-that-attempts-to-end-the-financial-crisis/): Lebanon’s cabinet has passed a draft law aimed at repaying depositors up to $100,000 of their own money.
- [New Syrian banknotes unveiled amid push to rebuild economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/new-syrian-banknotes-unveiled-amid-push-to-rebuild-economy/): President Ahmed al-Sharaa has unveiled Syria’s revamped currency in Damascus.
- [Trump threatens Hamas while praising Israel on Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/trump-threatens-hamas-while-praising-israel-on-gaza-ceasefire/): Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.
- [Jamaat’s Bangladesh Strategy: Anti-Hindu Violence, Anti-India Rhetoric, Poll Disruption | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/jamaats-bangladesh-strategy-anti-hindu-violence-anti-india-rhetoric-poll-disruption-exclusive/): Government sources said that the objective is twofold: to delay national elections and to poison the social environment ahead of any possible vote.
- ['No Plausible Evidence': Ukraine Denies Russia's Claim Of Attacking Putin's Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/no-plausible-evidence-ukraine-denies-russias-claim-of-attacking-putins-home/): The allegations come at a sensitive moment in the nearly four-year war, with Ukraine reportedly agreeing to 90 per cent of a US-drafted peace plan.
- [Jaishankar To Attend Funeral Of Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/jaishankar-to-attend-funeral-of-former-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zia/): S Jaishankar will attend the funeral of Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, conveying India’s condolences and respect.
- [Amid China's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Quad Vows 'Free And Open' Indo-Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/amid-chinas-military-drills-around-taiwan-quad-vows-free-and-open-indo-pacific/): China conducts large-scale Justice Mission 2025 drills near Taiwan, prompting criticism from Taiwan and Quad reaffirmation of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
- [Alaa Abdelfattah and Britain’s selective outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/alaa-abdelfattah-and-britains-selective-outrage/): A former political prisoner is facing calls for deportation while war criminals are welcomed with opened arms.
- [Drugs, Migration & Militancy: Intel Reveals The Self-Finance Model Of Rohingya Networks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/drugs-migration-militancy-intel-reveals-the-self-finance-model-of-rohingya-networks-exclusive/): At the heart of this ecosystem is the methamphetamine trade, which officials describe as the primary financial backbone
- [Yemen Declares Emergency After Mukalla Port Bombing, Saudi Arabia's Ultimatum To UAE | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/yemen-declares-emergency-after-mukalla-port-bombing-saudi-arabias-ultimatum-to-uae-top-points/): Yemen’s anti‑Houthi forces declared a state of emergency Tuesday and imposed a 72‑hour ban on border crossings, airports and seaports in areas they control.
- [Gulf Fault Lines Widen: Why Saudi-UAE Strains Matter Deeply For India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/gulf-fault-lines-widen-why-saudi-uae-strains-matter-deeply-for-india-exclusive/): According to intelligence sources, from an Indian perspective, the priority remains de-escalation and dialogue
- [Russia Will Not Withdraw From Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Kremlin After Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/russia-will-not-withdraw-from-ukraine-peace-talks-says-kremlin-after-drone-attack/): Kremlin alleged that the drone attack was directed not only against Putin but also against efforts by US President Donald Trump to broker peace talks.
- [Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/somalis-rally-against-israels-world-first-recognition-of-somaliland/): Demonstrations sweep Somalia as the government seeks global diplomatic support.
- [Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bangladeshs-first-female-prime-minister-khaleda-zia-dies-aged-79/): Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.
- [Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/tech-giant-meta-buys-chinese-founded-ai-firm-manus/): Meta says ‘autonomous’ AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry.
- [Vladimir Putin Extends New Year Greetings To President Murmu, PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/vladimir-putin-extends-new-year-greetings-to-president-murmu-pm-modi/): Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern over reports of the targeting of Putin’s residence in the Novgorod Region.
- [Hindu Man Killed In 'Accidental' Firing By Colleague In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/hindu-man-killed-in-accidental-firing-by-colleague-in-bangladesh/): A 40-year-old Hindu man was killed in central Bangladesh after a colleague accidentally shot him inside a garment factory, according to police reports.
- [It’s The Economy, Stupid: Why Iran Is Erupting In Protests And Where Donald Trump Fits In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/its-the-economy-stupid-why-iran-is-erupting-in-protests-and-where-donald-trump-fits-in/): Iran Protests: Videos circulating online show crowds chanting slogans such as “Mullahs must leave Iran” and “death to the dictatorship.”
- [China holds second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/china-holds-second-day-of-live-fire-drills-around-taiwan/): China is engaged in a second day of live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan.
- [The Ukrainian man fighting Russian ‘lies’ with his front-line newspaper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/the-ukrainian-man-fighting-russian-lies-with-his-front-line-newspaper/): Once a week, Myroshnyk Vassyl Savych delivers much-needed news to remote, exposed villages on the Russian border.
- [How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/how-are-chinas-new-war-games-around-taiwan-different-from-earlier-drills/): China’s military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.
- [Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-are-relentless-as-displaced-endure-flooded-camps/): Israeli attacks, violating a ceasefire agreement, are reported across Gaza, as Palestinian misery compounded by rains.
- [Asim Munir Arranges Daughter’s Marriage To Army Officer Nephew; UAE President Attends Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/asim-munir-arranges-daughters-marriage-to-army-officer-nephew-uae-president-attends-event/): Asim Munir arranged the marriage of his daughter to his brother Qasim Munir’s son. The wedding took place recently in Rawalpindi on December 26.
- [A decimated Gaza marks the end of another year of Israeli bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/a-decimated-gaza-marks-the-end-of-another-year-of-israeli-bombs/): Nobody relaxes too much in the fleeting moments of near-normalcy because they know these can disappear at any time.
- [UN says Sudan’s el-Fasher a ‘crime scene’ in first access since RSF capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/un-says-sudans-el-fasher-a-crime-scene-in-first-access-since-rsf-capture/): International aid workers discover largely deserted Sudanese city with few signs of life following mass atrocities.
- [“No withdrawal of the Israeli army” from Gaza unless Hamas disarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/no-withdrawal-of-the-israeli-army-from-gaza-unless-hamas-disarms/): Thomas Warrick talks about Trump’s plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.
- [Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/yemens-presidential-council-cancels-uae-defence-deal/): Yemen’s presidential council, backed by Saudi Arabia, says Emirati-backed forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.
- [Khaleda Zia's Signature Style Was Her Big Sunglasses. But The Real Mystery Were Her Eyebrows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/khaleda-zias-signature-style-was-her-big-sunglasses-but-the-real-mystery-were-her-eyebrows/): Even after stepping back from active politics, Khaleda Zia’s signature blend of simple sarees, minimal jewellery and dark sunglasses continues to define her public memory
- ['If Her Death Now...': Taslima Nasreen Calls For Lifting Ban On Her Books After Khaleda Zia's Demise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/if-her-death-now-taslima-nasreen-calls-for-lifting-ban-on-her-books-after-khaleda-zias-demise/): Taslima Nasreen criticized Khaleda Zia after her death, recalling book bans and exile during Zia’s rule. Zia, former Bangladesh PM, died at 80 on Tuesday.
- [How Trump's Immigration Policy Is Affecting American School And Hospital Business | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/how-trumps-immigration-policy-is-affecting-american-school-and-hospital-business-explained/): Some experts say the US could be heading towards an inward-looking approach last seen a century ago, when restrictive policies slowed immigration and created labour shortages
- ['Dialogue, Negotiation Only Viable Path': China Over Alleged Ukrainian Attack On Putin's Residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/dialogue-negotiation-only-viable-path-china-over-alleged-ukrainian-attack-on-putins-residence/): China said dialogue is the only viable resolution to the Ukraine crisis, urging parties to avoid escalation amid Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence.
- [‘Bollywood Distorting Facts’: Chinese Media Targets Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan After Teaser Drops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/bollywood-distorting-facts-chinese-media-targets-salman-khans-battle-of-galwan-after-teaser-drops/): While Indian media outlets promoted the film as showing Indian soldiers bravely defending their territory, Chinese users pushed back against this narrative.
- [Which countries will start using the euro in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/which-countries-will-start-using-the-euro-in-2026/): On January 1, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the European Union’s single currency.
- ['Profound Loss To Bangladesh's Political Life': Sheikh Hasina Condoles Khaleda Zia's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/profound-loss-to-bangladeshs-political-life-sheikh-hasina-condoles-khaleda-zias-death/): Sheikh Hasina expressed deep condolences on the death of Khaleda Zia, calling her passing a profound loss to Bangladesh’s political life.
- [‘US-India Ties Stronger Than Ever’: Washington Calls 10-Year Defence Pact With Delhi Key To Regional Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/30/us-india-ties-stronger-than-ever-washington-calls-10-year-defence-pact-with-delhi-key-to-regional-stability/): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said the signing of the new 10-year U.S.-India Defence Framework marks a major step forward in bilateral ties. 
- [Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/photos-zohran-mamdani-becomes-new-york-citys-first-muslim-mayor/): Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.
- [Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath As New York City's First Muslim Mayor With Hand On Quran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-takes-oath-as-new-york-citys-first-muslim-mayor-with-hand-on-quran/): Zohran Mamdani, age 34, was sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor, set for a four-year term likely to involve clashes with President Donald Trump.
- [US Coast Guard Searches For Survivors After Strikes On Alleged Drug Vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-coast-guard-searches-for-survivors-after-strikes-on-alleged-drug-vessels/): The US military’s Southern Command, in a statement, said the military had carried out a strike against three vessels.
- [Explosion Rips Through Bar In Switzerland, Several Feared Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/explosion-rips-through-bar-in-switzerland-several-feared-dead/): Post Content
- [Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-sworn-in-as-new-york-city-mayor/): Mamdani, the US city’s first Muslim mayor, is also the youngest person to be inaugurated in generations.
- [Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor with historic Quran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-sworn-in-as-new-york-mayor-with-historic-quran/): The incoming mayor will use two family Qurans and a historic edition that symbolises New York City history.
- [‘Democracy Denied’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Calls Bangladesh’s Feb Polls ‘Calculated Political Strike’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/democracy-denied-sheikh-hasinas-son-calls-bangladeshs-feb-polls-calculated-political-strike/): Sheikh Hasina’s son accused the Yunus-led interim government of excluding millions of voters by banning the Awami League ahead of the February elections.
- [US Intel Contradicts Russian Claim, Says Ukraine Didn't Target Putin’s Residence: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-intel-contradicts-russian-claim-says-ukraine-didnt-target-putins-residence-reports/): US intelligence, including the CIA, has suggested that Ukraine may not have targeted any of Putin’s residences in the recent alleged drone attack in northern Russia, reports said.
- [China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/chinas-xi-says-reunification-with-taiwan-unstoppable/): Taiwan’s Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.
- [Khaleda Zia’s Son Thanks Bangladeshis For Peaceful Conduct During Mother’s State Funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/khaleda-zias-son-thanks-bangladeshis-for-peaceful-conduct-during-mothers-state-funeral/): The BNP leader thanked citizens, security forces and interim government officials for ensuring a peaceful farewell for his mother.
- ['Peace, Peace On Earth': Trump Frames His New Year’s Resolution In Three Words | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/peace-peace-on-earth-trump-frames-his-new-years-resolution-in-three-words-watch/): Donald Trump celebrated his new year alongside allies at the fancy New Year’s Eve bash at the famous Mar-a-Lago.
- [January 1: Different Names Of New Year In Asian Countries, Including Pakistan, Bangladesh & Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/january-1-different-names-of-new-year-in-asian-countries-including-pakistan-bangladesh-nepal/): The idea of “New Year” looks very different across Asia where multiple calendars (solar, lunar and religious) shape how and when the occasion is marked.
- [China Begins 2026 With 13% Tax On Condoms And Birth Control: What’s Behind The Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/china-begins-2026-with-13-tax-on-condoms-and-birth-control-whats-behind-the-move/): The measure kicks in on 1 January as China overhauls its VAT structure. It brings an end to the more-than-three-decade exemption on condoms, pills and IUDs.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,407](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1407/): These are the key developments from day 1,407 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/were-not-scared-life-in-taiwan-goes-on-amid-major-chinese-war-games/): People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
- [Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/bangladeshs-big-question-will-khaleda-zias-son-build-on-her-legacy/): Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?
- [Happy New Year 2026: People Across The World Welcome 2026 With Pomp And Gaiety | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/happy-new-year-2026-people-across-the-world-welcome-2026-with-pomp-and-gaiety-photos/): Cities worldwide welcomed 2026 with fireworks, celebrations and prayers. London, Barcelona and Dubai landmarks lit up as people gather, embracing hope and togetherness.
- ['Will Come Back When Crime Soars': Trump Orders National Guard To Leave Chicago, LA, Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/will-come-back-when-crime-soars-trump-orders-national-guard-to-leave-chicago-la-portland/): Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, claiming their presence had reduced crime.
- [‘Express Statutory Authority’: US Court Sides With Trump On $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/express-statutory-authority-us-court-sides-with-trump-on-100000-h-1b-visa-fee/): The US Chamber of Commerce had appealed a court ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
- [From Burj Khalifa To Eiffel Tower, World Rings In 2026 With Spectacular Fireworks, Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/from-burj-khalifa-to-eiffel-tower-world-rings-in-2026-with-spectacular-fireworks-celebrations/): From Sydney to Paris, the New Year was marked by fireworks and reflection as 2026 began.
- ['Ukraine 10% Away From Deal To End War': Zelenskyy's New Year Address On Peace With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/ukraine-10-away-from-deal-to-end-war-zelenskyys-new-year-address-on-peace-with-russia/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a peace agreement to end the war is “90 per cent ready,” but warned the remaining 10 per cent will decide the fate of Ukraine and Europe.
- [US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-kills-three-in-attack-on-alleged-drug-boats-searches-for-survivors/): Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 110 since September.
- [US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/us-imposes-more-sanctions-on-tankers-transporting-venezuelan-oil/): The sanctions come amid President Trump’s pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.
- [Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/trump-says-removing-national-guard-from-chicago-los-angeles-and-portland/): US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime ‘begins to soar’.
- [New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/new-years-eve-celebrations-as-the-world-welcomes-2026/): As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.
- [Palestinians in Gaza say ‘lives will be destroyed’ by Israel’s NGO ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/palestinians-in-gaza-say-lives-will-be-destroyed-by-israels-ngo-ban/): Displaced people in Gaza warn new restrictions on aid group will ‘lead to catastrophe’ in devastated enclave.
- [What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/what-is-behind-the-saudi-uae-rupture-in-yemen/): United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.
- [Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/ivory-coast-fight-back-against-gabon-to-top-afcon-group-ahead-of-cameroon/): Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.
- [Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/suicide-bomber-kills-at-least-one-police-officer-in-syrias-aleppo/): Officials say ‘terrorist’ detonated suicide belt as officers protecting new year’s eve festivities tried to detain him.
- [Trump Media company announces plans to award shareholders digital tokens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/trump-media-company-announces-plans-to-award-shareholders-digital-tokens/): President Donald Trump, the majority shareholder for Trump Media, has actively championed the growth of cryptocurrency.
- [White House ‘looking at’ denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/white-house-looking-at-denaturalising-somali-americans-for-alleged-fraud/): Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.
- [Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders slam Israel’s Gaza ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/oxfam-doctors-without-borders-slam-israels-gaza-ban/): Humanitarian organisations Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders are slamming Israel’s decision to ban them from Gaza.
- [Hezbollah weapons deadline: What’s next for Lebanon amid Israeli strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/hezbollah-weapons-deadline-whats-next-for-lebanon-amid-israeli-strikes/): End of 2025 marks deadline for first phase of disarming Hezbollah, but group says it will not give up its weapons.
- [Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/finland-seizes-ship-sailing-from-russia-after-suspected-cable-sabotage/): New telecommunications cable damage discovered in Finland’s exclusive economic zone.
- [Asim Munir Using Anti-India Rhetoric To Consolidate Pakistan Army's Control In Balochistan: Intel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/asim-munir-using-anti-india-rhetoric-to-consolidate-pakistan-armys-control-in-balochistan-intel/): Munir claimed that Pakistan’s security forces would thwart “inimical designs” by Indian-sponsored proxies operating in Balochistan.
- [Putin Voices Confidence In Victory In Ukraine In His New Year Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/putin-voices-confidence-in-victory-in-ukraine-in-his-new-year-speech/): Vladimir Putin urged Russian unity and praised troops in his New Year’s address amid Ukraine conflict, while Moscow’s drone attack claims were rejected by Kyiv and others.
- [Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/sudan-lose-to-burkina-faso-as-algeria-win-again-at-afcon-2025/): Burkina Faso ‌book second place in Group E at ‍the Africa ‍Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
- [Bulgarians worry over rising prices as country adopts euro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/bulgarians-worry-over-rising-prices-as-country-adopts-euro/): Bulgaria is saying goodbye to the lev and officially adopting the euro, but some citizens worry about higher prices.
- ['Paid Osman Hadi 5 Lakh Taka To Lobby Yunus Govt': Suspected Killer Releases New Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/paid-osman-hadi-5-lakh-taka-to-lobby-yunus-govt-suspected-killer-releases-new-video/): Faisal Karim Masud said he had financial dealings with Osman Hadi but insisted they were strictly business-related.
- [Astronauts On Space Station To Ring In New Year 16 Times, Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/astronauts-on-space-station-to-ring-in-new-year-16-times-heres-how/): The astronauts will witness 16 New Year sunrises due to rapid 90-minute orbit around Earth. However, they don’t party 16 times in real as they follow Coordinated Universal Time.
- [Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/will-mali-niger-burkina-faso-bloc-reshape-the-sahel/): A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
- ['Memory Has Lurked For Years': Queen Camilla Reveals Teen Train Assault For First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/memory-has-lurked-for-years-queen-camilla-reveals-teen-train-assault-for-first-time/): Queen Camilla said she had been reading a book when a man she did not know assaulted her.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 6 Strikes Off Coast Of Japan's Noda Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-strikes-off-coast-of-japans-noda-region/): A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore near Japan’s Noda region, USGS reported. No casualties or damage have been reported yet as authorities continue to monitor the situation.
- [US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/us-jobless-claims-slow-in-last-full-week-of-2025-amid-weak-labour-market/): November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump.
- [How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/how-is-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-changing-us-taxes-and-healthcare-in-2026/): Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
- [Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/four-reasons-why-benjamin-netanyahu-may-not-want-a-gaza-ceasefire-to-hold/): After his trip to the US, Israel’s prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.
- [A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/a-marriage-of-three-will-mali-niger-burkina-faso-bloc-reshape-the-sahel/): Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
- [Candida Auris: Killer Fungus Spreads Across 27 States In US | Check Symptoms, Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/candida-auris-killer-fungus-spreads-across-27-states-in-us-check-symptoms-treatment/): Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, has infected at least 7,000 people across 27 US states in 2025, with hospitals struggling as climate change fuels its spread.
- [These are the countries attacked by Israel in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/these-are-the-countries-attacked-by-israel-in-2025/): In 2025, Israel carried out thousands of attacks in Gaza, with at least 10,600 attacks record across multiple countries
- [This is how the GHF weaponised food aid in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/this-is-how-the-ghf-weaponised-food-aid-in-gaza/): Thousands of Palestinians were killed or injured at or near food distribution sites in Gaza this year.
- [How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/how-donald-trump-launched-a-new-push-to-amass-us-government-data-in-2025/): Proponents say compiling personal information in a single database is more efficient. But critics fear risks to privacy.
- [Putin says Russia believes it will win in Ukraine in New Year’s Eve address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/putin-says-russia-believes-it-will-win-in-ukraine-in-new-years-eve-address/): ‘We believe in you and our victory,’ Putin says in his address, calling on Russians to support the troops.
- [Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen’s recognised government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/saudi-uae-fallout-and-its-impact-on-yemens-recognised-government/): Saudi Arabia’s strike on Yemeni port has triggered tensions with the UAE, and it will have an impact on Yemen’s future.
- [With Or Without Jamaat? Tarique Rahman’s Tough Choice Ahead Of 2026 Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/with-or-without-jamaat-tarique-rahmans-tough-choice-ahead-of-2026-bangladesh-polls/): Tarique Rahman is under pressure to fulfil his promise of offering a “new Bangladesh.” But he finds himself in a dilemma.
- [Amid Peak Holiday Travel Season, Two Measles Cases Reported At 2 Major US Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/amid-peak-holiday-travel-season-two-measles-cases-reported-at-2-major-us-airports/): Measles detected at Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport amid holiday travel, with NJDOH and DPH urging caution.
- [Russia Releases Video Proof Of Ukrainian UAV Attack On  Putin’s Residence | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/russia-releases-video-proof-of-ukrainian-uav-attack-on-putins-residence-watch/): Russia’s defence ministry shares video of alleged Ukrainian drone near Vladimir Putin’s residence.
- [‘Motherland's Reunification Is Unstoppable’: Xi Jinping's Defiant New Year Message To Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/motherlands-reunification-is-unstoppable-xi-jinpings-defiant-new-year-message-to-taiwan/): China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under its control.
- [How many countries has Trump bombed in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025/): Venezuela is the latest country to be hit by US strikes as the Trump administration ramps up military interventions.
- [Which aid groups is Israel banning from Gaza now – and what will it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/which-aid-groups-is-israel-banning-from-gaza-now-and-what-will-it-mean/): Israel’s latest move could amplify a deep humanitarian crisis spawned by its genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Thai forces blockade Cambodian village with shipping containers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/thai-forces-blockade-cambodian-village-with-shipping-containers/): Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they’re being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces.
- [German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/german-thieves-steal-up-to-105m-in-oceans-eleven-heist-what-we-know/): While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery.
- ['Protocol-Driven, Customary': Govt Sources On Meeting Between Jaishankar, Pakistani Official In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/protocol-driven-customary-govt-sources-on-meeting-between-jaishankar-pakistani-official-in-dhaka/): Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day to attend the funeral of Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness.
- [This Remote Pacific Nation Becomes First To Usher In The New Year; Here’s Who Will Ring In 2026 Last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/this-remote-pacific-nation-becomes-first-to-usher-in-the-new-year-heres-who-will-ring-in-2026-last/): Kiribati’s Kiritimati is the first to welcome New Year 2026, followed by villages like Banana and London. American Samoa and Baker Island will be the last to celebrate.
- ['Looking Forward To Script New Chapter In Ties': Bangladesh After Jaishankar's Dhaka Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/looking-forward-to-script-new-chapter-in-ties-bangladesh-after-jaishankars-dhaka-visit/): Jaishankar’s brief visit, which lasted only four hours, is seen as an important step in improving the ties between the two countries.
- [Auckland Sky Lights Up With Spectacular Fireworks As New Zealand Rings In New Year | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/auckland-sky-lights-up-with-spectacular-fireworks-as-new-zealand-rings-in-new-year-watch/): Kiribati became the first country to welcome 2026, followed by vibrant New Year celebrations in Auckland and Wellington with dazzling fireworks and illuminated landmarks.
- [From the US to China, 2025 a blockbuster year for stock markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/from-the-us-to-china-2025-a-blockbuster-year-for-stock-markets/): Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 sees third year of double-digit gains, while non-US stocks register best run since 2009.
- [What led to Saudi Arabia’s strike on Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/what-led-to-saudi-arabias-strike-on-yemen/): Saudi Arabia sent a clear signal with its unprecedented attack on Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council forces.
- [Leaked calls reveal plot by al-Assad regime officers to destabilise Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/leaked-calls-reveal-plot-by-al-assad-regime-officers-to-destabilise-syria/): Al Jazeera Arabic investigation obtains recordings of Suheil al-Hassan discussing Israeli support, regrouping efforts.
- [As the world welcomes a new year, we, in Gaza, dread what it will bring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/as-the-world-welcomes-a-new-year-we-in-gaza-dread-what-it-will-bring/): We have seen so much evil this year that we are afraid to imagine the future.
- [Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in new raids that mark widening crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/turkiye-arrests-125-isil-suspects-in-new-raids-that-mark-widening-crackdown/): The operation follows a series of clashes and attacks linked to ISIL, which is feared to be making a resurgence.
- [Here is to a quarter century of US military havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/here-is-to-a-quarter-century-of-us-military-havoc/): The US has waged its ‘war on terror’ for 25 years now, sowing death and destruction across the world.
- [Op Sindoor Effect? In Threat To India, Lashkar Leader Vows To Continue 'Kashmir Mission' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/op-sindoor-effect-in-threat-to-india-lashkar-leader-vows-to-continue-kashmir-mission-exclusive/): Indian intel agencies assess the rhetoric as an attempt at damage control following operational setbacks suffered by Lashkar-linked modules during recent counter-terror operations
- [Osman Hadi Murder Accused Shows His UAE Visa On Camera, Refutes Bangladesh’s Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/osman-hadi-murder-accused-shows-his-uae-visa-on-camera-refutes-bangladeshs-charges/): Hadi murder accused Masud said the allegations levelled against him by Bangladesh authorities are false and politically motivated.
- [ED Attaches London Property Near Buckingham Palace Worth Rs 150 Crore In Money Laundering Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/ed-attaches-london-property-near-buckingham-palace-worth-rs-150-crore-in-money-laundering-case/): According to the ED, Kasliwal, through S Kumars Nationwide Ltd, cheated the consortium of banks and diverted the loan funds outside India in the guise of foreign investments.
- [This is 2025 from A to Z by the words that marked the year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/this-is-2025-from-a-to-z-by-the-words-that-marked-the-year/): From AI to Zohran Mamdani, this is an A-Z of 2025’s biggest stories
- [What being a woman in Gaza means in this genocidal war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/what-being-a-woman-in-gaza-means-in-this-genocidal-war/): Mothers starving to feed children, surgeries without anaesthesia and loss of privacy define female experience in Gaza.
- [Myanmar military reports 50 percent turnout in first election phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/myanmar-military-reports-50-percent-turnout-in-first-election-phase/): Military hails elections as a victory despite criticism from rights groups and reduced turnout compared with past polls.
- [Israeli ban on Gaza aid groups is “going to be catastrophic”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/israeli-ban-on-gaza-aid-groups-is-going-to-be-catastrophic/): Emergency physician James Smith talks about the consequences for Palestinians in Gaza if Israel implements a ban on aid.
- [Memories of a Dream: How Music Revives a Woman’s Lost Dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/memories-of-a-dream-how-music-revives-a-womans-lost-dream/): Memories of a Dream: How Music Revives a Woman’s Lost Dream
- [Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral with massive crowds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/bangladesh-mourns-khaleda-zia-in-state-funeral-with-massive-crowds/): Crowds flock to Dhaka’s streets to mourn the loss of the former prime minister, who led Bangladesh thrice.
- [Jaishankar Hands PM Modi’s Condolence Letter To Khaleda Zia’s Son Tarique Rahman, Hails Her Vision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/jaishankar-hands-pm-modis-condolence-letter-to-khaleda-zias-son-tarique-rahman-hails-her-vision/): S. Jaishankar delivered Narendra Modi’s condolence letter to Tarique Rahman after Khaleda Zia’s death.
- [War in Sudan: Humanitarian collapse, fighting, deadlock, December 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/war-in-sudan-humanitarian-collapse-fighting-deadlock-december-2025/): Paramilitary RSF seize Heglig oilfield, Kordofan battles rage, and UN aid cuts prompt famine fears.
- [Protests, strikes after Iran’s economic situation rapidly deteriorates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/protests-strikes-after-irans-economic-situation-rapidly-deteriorates-2/): Protests erupted across Iran after the rial plunged to a record low against the US dollar.
- [Huge crowds for Khaleda funeral as Bangladesh bids farewell to ex-leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/huge-crowds-for-khaleda-funeral-as-bangladesh-bids-farewell-to-ex-leader/): Mourners surround Bangladesh’s parliament in Dhaka to pay their respects to the country’s first female prime minister.
- [Bulgaria set to adopt the euro – why is this causing controversy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/bulgaria-set-to-adopt-the-euro-why-is-this-causing-controversy/): Some in the country are worried about loss of identity following the switch from the Bulgarian lev to the euro.
- [Did Bangladesh Send Osman Hadi Murder Suspect Abroad Amid Domestic Pressure? Doubts Remain | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/did-bangladesh-send-osman-hadi-murder-suspect-abroad-amid-domestic-pressure-doubts-remain-exclusive/): Sources say Faisal Karim Masud’s movement would not have been possible without the clearance of senior officials, including Directorate General of Bangladesh Immigration
- [Trump administration freezes Minnesota childcare funds over fraud claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/trump-administration-freezes-minnesota-childcare-funds-over-fraud-claims/): Move comes after a conservative YouTuber claimed daycare centres run by Somali Americans were defrauding the state.
- [Bodies of pro-Palestine hunger strikers in UK “reach breaking point”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/bodies-of-pro-palestine-hunger-strikers-in-uk-reach-breaking-point/): Pro-Palestine activist, Audrey Corno talks about conditions of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners on hunger strike.
- [Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens in response to Trump travel bans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/mali-burkina-faso-ban-us-citizens-in-response-to-trump-travel-bans/): The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.
- [8 Cosmic Discoveries That Shocked Scientists In 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/8-cosmic-discoveries-that-shocked-scientists-in-2025/): From signs of life on Mars to an interstellar visitor and weakening dark energy, 2025 reshaped space science, raising the ultimate question: are we truly alone in the universe?
- [‘Shall I Shoot?': What Co-Worker Asked Bangladeshi Hindu Man Bajendra Biswas Before Killing Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/shall-i-shoot-what-co-worker-asked-bangladeshi-hindu-man-bajendra-biswas-before-killing-him/): Both the victim and the accused were members of the Bangladesh Ansar, the largest paramilitary group in the country.
- [What Are Zombie Worms And Why Is Their Absence Worrying Scientists?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/what-are-zombie-worms-and-why-is-their-absence-worrying-scientists/): These deep-sea creatures survive by feeding on the bones of dead whales, but their significance runs deeper. Disappearance of zombie worms may signal a hidden crisis in the oceans
- [Displacement camps swell with people fleeing Sudan’s war-ravaged el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/displacement-camps-swell-with-people-fleeing-sudans-war-ravaged-el-fasher/): Satellites show one camp spanning 500,000 square metres near the city of al-Dabba, as tens of thousands seek refuge.
- [Protests in Iran spread amid deep discontent over economic duress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/protests-in-iran-spread-amid-deep-discontent-over-economic-duress/): Students have joined protests prompted by plummeting currency as government pledges to listen to legitimate concerns.
- [Catholic Priest From Kerala Arrested In Canada On Sexual Assault Charges Involving Minor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/catholic-priest-from-kerala-arrested-in-canada-on-sexual-assault-charges-involving-minor/): A Kerala-born Catholic priest serving under the Archdiocese of Toronto has been arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor.
- [GK: The World’s Smallest Country Has No Schools, And The Reason Is Truly Unique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/gk-the-worlds-smallest-country-has-no-schools-and-the-reason-is-truly-unique/): Vatican City has no schools within its borders. With hardly any children, service-based citizenship and a tiny population, the world’s smallest country follows a different model
- [Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid Europe tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/russia-deploys-hypersonic-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-amid-europe-tensions/): Moscow has positioned nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles in Belarus as tensions rise in Europe.
- [China calls on Netherlands to correct ‘mistake’ over chipmaker Nexperia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/china-calls-on-netherlands-to-correct-mistake-over-chipmaker-nexperia/): The Chinese and Dutch governments are at loggerheads over control of chipmaker amid concerns for global supply chains.
- [Thailand releases Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/thailand-releases-cambodian-soldiers-as-ceasefire-holds/): Thailand has released 18 ‍Cambodian soldiers ‍it had detained since July, after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.
- [After the floods of 2025, can we keep 2026 above water?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2025/12/31/after-the-floods-of-2025-can-we-keep-2026-above-water/): Flooding has become the world’s ‘foremost climate hazard’, according to experts. So what do we do about it?
- [Osman Hadi Murder: Leaked Audio Raises Fresh Questions, Casts Shadow On Jamaat-e-Islami | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/osman-hadi-murder-leaked-audio-raises-fresh-questions-casts-shadow-on-jamaat-e-islami-exclusive/): A leaked internal exchange has pushed Jamaat-e-Islami into the spotlight, raising new doubts in a volatile investigation that remains far from settled.
- [‘Locked And Loaded’: Trump Says US Will Intervene If Iran Uses Violence On Peaceful Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/locked-and-loaded-trump-says-us-will-intervene-if-iran-uses-violence-on-peaceful-protesters/): Donald Trump warned Iran as protests over the economic crisis spread, leaving seven dead. President Pezeshkian called for dialogue amid unrest.
- [EAM Jaishankar On Bangladesh Visit: What He Really Said | Common Sense Answer Explained | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/eam-jaishankar-on-bangladesh-visit-what-he-really-said-common-sense-answer-explained-n18g/): In this video, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar shares his thoughts during his Bangladesh visit. From diplomacy to bold, common-sense answers, we break down what he really meant and why it matters for India-Bangladesh relations. Watch till the end for the most surprising moment! Key Topics:Jaishankar’s Bangladesh visit highlightsIndia-Bangladesh diplomatic tiesCommon sense answers from […]
- [Priyanka Chaturvedi Writes To IT Minister, Alleges Grok Misused To Sexualise Women's Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/priyanka-chaturvedi-writes-to-it-minister-alleges-grok-misused-to-sexualise-womens-photos/): Chaturvedi sought govt action after flagging alleged misuse of X’s Grok AI to generate sexually explicit content from women’s photos, calling it a violation of privacy and dignity.
- [Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/over-400000-russians-killed-wounded-for-0-8-percent-of-ukraine-in-2025/): Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the tally – but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.
- ["Soleimani Was A Model Of...", Iran Marks Sixth Anniversary of Slain IRGC Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/soleimani-was-a-model-of-iran-marks-sixth-anniversary-of-slain-irgc-commander/): Iran marked sixth anniversary of Qassem Soleimani’s killing with a rally in Tehran on Thursday (January 1) which was attended by the country’s president Masoud Pezeshkian.January 3rd marks six years since the military commander was assassinated in a U.S. missile strike in Iraq, a death which caused a spike in already fraught tensions between Iran […]
- [Did Mamdani Give A ‘Nazi Salute’? Viral Clip Sparks Elon Musk Comparisons, Media Bias Claims Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/did-mamdani-give-a-nazi-salute-viral-clip-sparks-elon-musk-comparisons-media-bias-claims-online/): Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in as New York City Mayor sparked online claims of a Nazi salute, echoing earlier Elon Musk controversy, but no evidence of extremist intent was found.
- [Gaza cousins face lost youth, and family tragedy, after amputations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/gaza-cousins-face-lost-youth-and-family-tragedy-after-amputations/): Despite losing limbs and loved ones, Gaza’s Abdullah and Diaa hold onto hope for prosthetic limbs and a better future.
- [LIVE: Survivors of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza brace for harsh weather in tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/live-survivors-of-israels-genocidal-war-on-gaza-brace-for-harsh-weather-in-tents/): Flash flooding, very cold and unsettled weather expected across Palestine, according to the Meteorological Department.
- [AFCON 2025: The last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/afcon-2025-the-last-16/): AFCON’s last 16 brings together hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose.
- [Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/swiss-officials-face-painful-task-of-identifying-victims-of-deadly-bar-fire/): Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
- [NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Pens Heartfelt Note To Umar Khalid: "We Are All Thinking of You" | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-pens-heartfelt-note-to-umar-khalid-we-are-all-thinking-of-you-4k/): n a powerful gesture of international solidarity, the newly sworn-in Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has written a personal note to incarcerated Indian activist Umar Khalid.The handwritten note was shared on social media on January 1, 2026, just hours after Mamdani—a Democratic Socialist and the first Muslim, Indian-origin mayor of NYC—took his oath […]
- [Telangana Student Jumps Off Apartment In Germany To Escape Fire On New Year's Day, Dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/telangana-student-jumps-off-apartment-in-germany-to-escape-fire-on-new-years-day-dies/): Hruthik Reddy jumped from his apartment in Berlin after a fire broke out. His family mourns and seek MEA’s help to facilitate the repatriation of his body.
- [Kim Jong Un Seen With Daughter At New Year's Celebrations, Fuelling Succession Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/kim-jong-un-seen-with-daughter-at-new-years-celebrations-fuelling-succession-speculation/): Kim Jong Un appeared with his daughter Kim Ju Ae at key New Year events, drawing fresh attention to her growing public profile.
- [Iran On Edge Again: What’s Fuelling The Latest Round Of Violent Protests That Has Killed At Least 7?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/iran-on-edge-again-whats-fuelling-the-latest-round-of-violent-protests-that-has-killed-at-least-7/): Demonstrations triggered by a worsening economy have turned violent across Iran’s western and southwestern provinces, leaving several dead.
- [‘If Radical Left Wins...’: Elon Musk Warns, Funds GOP For Midterms As Relationship With Trump Warms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/if-radical-left-wins-elon-musk-warns-funds-gop-for-midterms-as-relationship-with-trump-warms/): Musk is reported to be going all-in for Republicans in the 2026 midterms as his strained relationship with Trump shows signs of repair.
- [Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/handshake-in-dhaka-can-india-and-pakistan-revive-ties-in-2026/): An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
- [Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/maduro-says-venezuela-open-to-talks-with-us-remains-mum-on-dock-attack/): Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government for vast oil reserves.
- [South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/south-korean-president-lee-to-visit-beijing-for-pivotal-2nd-summit-with-xi/): Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
- [South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/south-african-activist-uses-history-to-highlight-ongoing-injustice/): An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa’s painful colonial history, which still echoes today.
- [Deadly Swiss Bar Fire: Viral Photos, Videos Point To Ceiling Foam, Sparklers As Possible Triggers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/deadly-swiss-bar-fire-viral-photos-videos-point-to-ceiling-foam-sparklers-as-possible-triggers/): Viral photos and eyewitness claims point to sparklers and soundproofing foam as possible triggers, but officials say the investigation is ongoing.
- [Netherlands Police Face ‘Unprecedented’ Violence During New Year’s Eve Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/netherlands-police-face-unprecedented-violence-during-new-years-eve-celebrations/): Netherlands police faced unprecedented violence on New Year’s Eve, with attacks in Amsterdam, Breda, and Rotterdam, 2 deaths, Vondelkerk fire, and 250 arrests amid fireworks chaos.
- [Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/flights-from-aden-airport-in-yemen-halted-amid-latest-tensions/): STC separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of requiring flights to UAE to land in Jeddah; Saudi source rejects claim.
- [Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/kim-jong-uns-potential-heir-makes-public-visit-to-n-korean-founders-tomb/): Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
- [Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/turkmenistan-legalises-crypto-mining-and-exchanges-in-shift-for-economy/): Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country’s central bank.
- [‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/we-will-not-wait-mamdani-kicks-off-housing-plans-after-inaugural-party/): The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York’s new mayor.
- [8 US Lawmakers Seek Bail, Timely Trial For Umar Khalid; Question His Detention In Delhi Riots Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/8-us-lawmakers-seek-bail-timely-trial-for-umar-khalid-question-his-detention-in-delhi-riots-case/): Eight US lawmakers have urged India to grant bail and ensure a fair trial for Umar Khalid, citing his pretrial detention as inconsistent with international legal standards.
- [Investigators Suspect Flashover Caused Blast That Ripped Through Swiss Bar, Death Toll Rises To 47](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/investigators-suspect-flashover-caused-blast-that-ripped-through-swiss-bar-death-toll-rises-to-47/): A flashover may have caused the deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Valais canton, raising the death toll to 47 as Swiss authorities continue their investigation.
- ['We Are All Thinking Of You': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes To Jailed Activist Umar Khalid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/we-are-all-thinking-of-you-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-writes-to-jailed-activist-umar-khalid/): Zohran Mamdani has written a letter to Umar Khalid, expressing solidarity and recalling Khalid’s reflections on resisting bitterness during prolonged incarceration.
- [‘Logon Ke Dil Badal Gaye’: Zohran Mamdani Pledges 'New Era’ For New York At Mayoral Inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/logon-ke-dil-badal-gaye-zohran-mamdani-pledges-new-era-for-new-york-at-mayoral-inauguration/): Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor, promising affordability, progressive reform, and inclusive leadership for all eight and a half million New Yorkers.
- [Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/peru-approves-emergency-overhaul-of-state-oil-firm-petroperu/): The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt.
- [At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/at-least-17-dead-as-heavy-rains-trigger-flash-floods-in-afghanistan/): Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,408](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1408/): These are the key developments from day 1,408 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-child-as-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-deepens/): Israel’s continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn.
- [US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-says-chinese-military-drills-around-taiwan-cause-unnecessary-tensions/): US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills.
- [Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/venezuela-releases-more-prisoners-amid-us-pressure-campaign-rights-groups/): Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro.
- [US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-federal-employees-file-complaint-against-trumps-anti-transgender-policy/): The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.
- [How far will the latest protests go in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/how-far-will-the-latest-protests-go-in-iran/): There have been angry protests across the country against economic hardships.
- [Firework accidents kill two in Netherlands as fire ravages Amsterdam church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/firework-accidents-kill-two-in-netherlands-as-fire-ravages-amsterdam-church/): The Neo-Gothic Vondelkerk, a 19th-century Roman Catholic church, has been used for other purposes since the 1970s.
- [Zohran Mamdani inaugurated as mayor of New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-inaugurated-as-mayor-of-new-york-city/): At a ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Zohran Mamdani has been inaugurated as mayor of New York.
- [‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/my-health-is-perfect-trump-dismisses-scrutiny-of-his-age-and-fitness/): By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though he denies slowing down.
- [At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/at-least-seven-dead-dozens-missing-as-migrant-boat-capsizes-off-the-gambia/): Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.
- [Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for ‘destroying’ country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/somali-president-blames-isil-and-al-shabab-for-destroying-country/): Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
- [Demonstrations turn deadly in Iran over rising living costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/demonstrations-turn-deadly-in-iran-over-rising-living-costs/): At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations over living costs in Iran.
- [Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/peruvian-municipal-officials-say-three-killed-in-attack-on-informal-mine/): Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year’s Eve.
- [Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/several-killed-as-iran-protests-over-rising-cost-of-living-spread/): Iranian president seeks to calm tensions, acknowledging protesters’ ‘legitimate’ grievances over inflation.
- ['Don’t Understand Why My Husband Was Targeted': Wife Of Hindu Man Attacked In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/dont-understand-why-my-husband-was-targeted-wife-of-hindu-man-attacked-in-bangladesh/): Seema Das said that her husband, Khokon Chandra Das, was attacked without provocation while returning home after closing his shop.
- [Netherlands Sees Unprecedented Violence Against Police, Emergency Services On New Year’s Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/netherlands-sees-unprecedented-violence-against-police-emergency-services-on-new-years-eve/): Across the country, reports emerged of police cars, fire engines and ambulances being attacked as they tried to carry out their work.
- [Donald Trump pauses US tariff hike on furniture, cabinets for one year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/donald-trump-pauses-us-tariff-hike-on-furniture-cabinets-for-one-year/): The tariff pause comes as Trump’s Republican Party faces questions of affordability going into the midterm elections.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/brazils-supreme-court-rejects-jair-bolsonaros-request-for-house-arrest/): Bolsonaro’s latest petition, one in a series, comes after he spent the week in hospital for a hernia and hiccups.
- [Doctors fear ‘swamp fever’ spreading in flood-hit Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/doctors-fear-swamp-fever-spreading-in-flood-hit-gaza/): Health authorities are warning of yet another potential health threat in Gaza: leptospirosis.
- ['Joy And Laughter Turned To Screams': Swiss Bar Fire Eyewitnesses Recall Night Of Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/joy-and-laughter-turned-to-screams-swiss-bar-fire-eyewitnesses-recall-night-of-horror/): Eyewitnesses who were near the bar when the blaze broke out spoke of terrifying moments as people scrambled for safety.
- [Trump Says He’s Increasing His Aspirin Dose. Logic: He Wants ‘Nice, Thin Blood’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/trump-says-hes-increasing-his-aspirin-dose-logic-he-wants-nice-thin-blood/): Donald Trump’s physician Sean Barbabella said that the US President takes 325 milligrams of aspirin daily as a preventive measure for cardiac health.
- [Gabon government sacks Aubameyang, suspends national team at AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/gabon-government-sacks-aubameyang-suspends-national-team-at-afcon-2025/): Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one other played banned after Gabon eliminated from Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
- [‘Only sheets to cover us’: Sudan’s displaced face little shelter in Kosti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/only-sheets-to-cover-us-sudans-displaced-face-little-shelter-in-kosti/): Thousands flee to Kosti as Sudan war rages, only to find overcrowded camps and aid cuts.
- [Israel faces widespread condemnation as NGO ban comes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israel-faces-widespread-condemnation-as-ngo-ban-comes-into-effect/): Ban could cut hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza off from essential care, Doctors Without Borders warns.
- [2025 Was Pakistan’s Most Violent Year In A Decade: CRSS Security Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/2025-was-pakistans-most-violent-year-in-a-decade-crss-security-report/): An overwhelming 96% of all fatalities and 93% of violent incidents were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. 
- [Somali president: Israel deal with Somaliland tied to hosting Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/somali-president-israel-deal-with-somaliland-tied-to-hosting-palestinians/): Somalia’s president says Somaliland has agreed to accept displaced Palestinians in exchange of Israel’s recognition.
- [3 Killed In Iran As Citizens Clash With Police Over High Prices, Economic Slump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/3-killed-in-iran-as-citizens-clash-with-police-over-high-prices-economic-slump/): Protests over Iran’s battered economy began after shopkeepers went on strike in Tehran on Sunday against the rising cost of living in the Islamic Republic.
- [One Killed, Nine Injured After Explosion At Balochistan's Sibbi Check-Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/one-killed-nine-injured-after-explosion-at-balochistans-sibbi-check-post/): Authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the attack, and no group has so far claimed responsibility.
- ['Why Should We Leave?': Family Of Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Seeks Justice, Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/why-should-we-leave-family-of-hindu-man-lynched-in-bangladesh-seeks-justice-safety/): The garment worker’s family and supporters call his death a case of systematic targeting of Hindus as concerns rise over the increasing significance of Jamaat
- [Switzerland Bar Fire Shouldn't Be Seen In Isolation: Intel Assessment | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/switzerland-bar-fire-shouldnt-be-seen-in-isolation-intel-assessment-exclusive/): Swiss investigators said it was still too early to determine the exact cause of the fire but stressed that terrorism had been ruled out
- [Marrying A US Citizen No Longer Guarantees Green Card? What Immigrants Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/marrying-a-us-citizen-no-longer-guarantees-green-card-what-immigrants-need-to-know/): As per experts, marriage-based Green Card applications are under heightened review, particularly under policies shaped during the administration of Donald Trump.
- [Indonesia floods leave families fighting to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/indonesia-floods-leave-families-fighting-to-survive/): More than a month after floods hit Indonesia, survivors are still living in ruins and desperately trying to get by.
- [ICE operations and their impact on US residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/ice-operations-and-their-impact-on-us-residents/): ICE operations and their impact on US residents
- [Who are the Palestine Action hunger strikers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/who-are-the-palestine-action-hunger-strikers/): Four activists from the proscribed Palestine Action group in the UK are still on hunger strikes in prison.
- [Bulgaria adopts euro amid celebration and anxiety over inflation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/bulgaria-adopts-euro-amid-celebration-and-anxiety-over-inflation/): Move comes nearly two decades after it entered the EU as hope for stability clashes with fear of rising prices.
- [Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/russia-claims-ukrainian-drone-attack-killed-24-people-in-kherson/): Russia says those killed were celebrating in a cafe located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Moscow.
- [Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months as manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/enzo-maresca-leaves-chelsea-after-just-18-months-as-manager/): Maresca exits the club midway through a turbulent season with the team winning just one Premier League game in December.
- [AFCON 2025: Who is playing in the round of 16? All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/afcon-2025-who-is-playing-in-the-round-of-16-all-to-know/): As the Africa Cup of Nations enters the knockout phase, Al Jazeera previews the last-16 matchups in Morocco.
- [Israel’s new rules for non-profits violate “duty of care”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israels-new-rules-for-non-profits-violate-duty-of-care/): “They’re [Israel] asking us to accept political and ideological conditions that are unrelated to our humanitarian work.”
- [Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/hundreds-of-thousands-march-in-istanbul-in-solidarity-with-gaza/): Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire ‘a slow-motion genocide’.
- [Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/somaliland-denies-agreeing-to-host-israeli-bases-resettle-palestinians/): Breakaway region dismisses Somalia’s allegations as attempt to undermine diplomatic progress.
- [Another Hindu Man Attacked, Set On Fire By Mob In Bangladesh: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/another-hindu-man-attacked-set-on-fire-by-mob-in-bangladesh-reports/): Khokon Das suffered serious injuries after being attacked and set on fire in an incident that occurred on December 31 in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district.
- ['Came Out Of Jail Seriously Ill, Denied Overseas Care': BNP Blames Hasina For Khaleda Zia's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/came-out-of-jail-seriously-ill-denied-overseas-care-bnp-blames-hasina-for-khaleda-zias-death/): BNP claimed that Zia’s prolonged imprisonment, denial of adequate medical care, and restrictions on seeking treatment abroad caused irreversible damage to her health.
- [Photos: Thousands march in Turkiye in support of Gaza on New Year’s Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/photos-thousands-march-in-turkiye-in-support-of-gaza-on-new-years-day/): Protesters in Istanbul march after morning prayers, calling for an end to Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.
- [Israel looking to reopen Rafah crossing after US pressure: Israeli media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israel-looking-to-reopen-rafah-crossing-after-us-pressure-israeli-media/): Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point.
- [Israel’s NGO ban forces dozens of aid groups to suspend work in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israels-ngo-ban-forces-dozens-of-aid-groups-to-suspend-work-in-gaza/): Israel is revoking the licenses of 37 international organisations, forcing them to stop operations in Gaza.
- [Crans-Montana: The Swiss Alpine Resort Where A New Year’s Bar Fire Left Dozens Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/crans-montana-the-swiss-alpine-resort-where-a-new-years-bar-fire-left-dozens-dead/): The town is home to around 87 miles of ski trails and is particularly popular with British and European tourists.
- [‘Not A Terrorist Attack’: Swiss Police On Deadly New Year’s Bar Fire In Crans-Montana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/not-a-terrorist-attack-swiss-police-on-deadly-new-years-bar-fire-in-crans-montana/): The blaze broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a bar in the luxury ski resort town of Crans-Montana.
- ['Spare Us His Crocodile Tears': Trump Shares Editorial Critical Of Putin, Signals Anger Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/spare-us-his-crocodile-tears-trump-shares-editorial-critical-of-putin-signals-anger-over-ukraine/): The editorial rejected Russia’s claim about Ukraine’s alleged attack on Putin’s residence and suggested that Trump should “turn up the heat” against Russia.
- ['Fulfil Demands First': PoK's Joint Awami Action Committee Calls Off Talks With Pakistan Govt | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/fulfil-demands-first-poks-joint-awami-action-committee-calls-off-talks-with-pakistan-govt-exclusive/): According to the committee, while the agreement mandated review meetings every 15 days, only two meetings were held over the past three months
- [Can Syria’s new banknotes help rebuild the economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/can-syrias-new-banknotes-help-rebuild-the-economy/): Can Syria’s new banknotes rebuild the economy?
- [UAE won’t lose “influence in Yemen” after withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/uae-wont-lose-influence-in-yemen-after-withdrawal/): Luciano Zaccara on the UAE’s decision to withdraw its forces from Yemen, which could alter its regional influence.
- [‘Dozens’ killed in Swiss ski resort explosion: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/dozens-killed-in-swiss-ski-resort-explosion-what-we-know/): New Year’s Eve explosion in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana has injured more than 100 people.
- [Yemen’s separatist STC refuses to withdraw from provinces near Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/yemens-separatist-stc-refuses-to-withdraw-from-provinces-near-saudi-arabia/): STC to maintain presence, but agrees to deployment of Riyadh-backed National Shield government forces in the areas.
- [Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Khaleda Zia At Bangladesh High Commission In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/rajnath-singh-pays-tribute-to-khaleda-zia-at-bangladesh-high-commission-in-delhi/): Rajnath Singh paid tribute to former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi.
- [At least 10 killed in an explosion at Swiss ski resort town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/at-least-10-killed-in-an-explosion-at-swiss-ski-resort-town/): An explosion ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations.
- [Search for survivors after US military strike on alleged drug convoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/search-for-survivors-after-us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-convoy/): The US says a search is underway for survivors after it bombed what it said was a suspected drug trafficking convoy.
- [Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/why-are-some-african-countries-banning-us-citizens-from-entry/): Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue ‘tit-for-tat’ bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.
- [The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/the-world-is-still-failing-its-children-we-can-change-that-in-2026/): A new innovative aid model is needed to reflect the needs of children and their communities and adapt to new realities.
- [US Embassy Warns Of ‘Significant Criminal Penalties’ For Illegal Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/us-embassy-warns-of-significant-criminal-penalties-for-illegal-immigrants/): The US Embassy in India warns migrants of strict criminal penalties for breaking US law as the Donald Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement ahead of 2026.
- [‘We Look Forward To Working Together’: US Embassy’s New Year Message On India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/we-look-forward-to-working-together-us-embassys-new-year-message-on-india-ties/): The US Embassy said it was optimistic about deepening cooperation with India in 2026 as it marked the New Year.
- [Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-sworn-in-as-new-york-citys-mayor/): Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
- [Palestine was the deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Media union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/palestine-was-the-deadliest-place-to-be-a-journalist-in-2025-media-union/): Of 128 journalists killed globally last year, 56 were Palestinian, the International Federation of Journalists said.
- [Gaza’s new year begins with a struggle for survival and dignity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/gazas-new-year-begins-with-a-struggle-for-survival-and-dignity/): Sanaa and Batoul embody Gaza’s resilience, facing war, famine, and loss with little hope for a better life.
- [Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/israel-escalates-west-bank-demolitions-amid-illegal-settlement-expansion/): Bulldozers flatten refugee housing while Israel approves 126 settler housing units and targets UN agencies.
- [LIVE: Israel’s ban on 37 aid groups kicks in, Gaza starts 2026 with despair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/live-israels-ban-on-37-aid-groups-kicks-in-gaza-starts-2026-with-despair/): Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail is expected across Palestine, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.
- [All the big elections to look out for in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/all-the-big-elections-to-look-out-for-in-2026/): From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.
- [Several killed in explosion at Swiss ski resort town: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/01/several-killed-in-explosion-at-swiss-ski-resort-town-police/): The New Year’s Eve blast occurred in a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss town of Crans Montana.
- [Police Identify First Four Victims Of Swiss Alpine Bar Fire That Killed Over 40 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/police-identify-first-four-victims-of-swiss-alpine-bar-fire-that-killed-over-40-people/): A fire at the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana killed over 40 people and injured 119 others.
- ['Not Legitimate Government': Marco Rubio Accuses Venezuela’s Maduro Of Leading Narco Cartel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/not-legitimate-government-marco-rubio-accuses-venezuelas-maduro-of-leading-narco-cartel/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio questions Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy, linking him to Cartel de Los Soles, amid US military action in Venezuela
- [Who Is Cilia Flores? From Chávez Ally To Venezuela’s First Lady, Maduro's Wife Now In US Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/who-is-cilia-flores-from-chavez-ally-to-venezuelas-first-lady-maduros-wife-now-in-us-custody/): Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has drawn global attention after she was captured during a US operation.
- [US now owns outcome of “smash-and-grab” Maduro operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-now-owns-outcome-of-smash-and-grab-maduro-operation/): Analyst Christopher Sabatini says the US raid in Venezuela that removed Nicolas Maduro may have been an inside job
- [Maduro capture is raising the bar “against international norms”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-is-raising-the-bar-against-international-norms/): “[Trump] has framed Maduro as the evil in this scenario and is going to go for him.”
- [Video of Venezuela’s Maduro released hours before ‘capture’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/video-of-venezuelas-maduro-released-hours-before-capture/): Hours before the US announced they’d captured Venezuelan President Maduro, state television released a video of him.
- [Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/footage-shows-saudi-backed-forces-advancing-in-southern-yemen/): Video shows Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the Yemeni city of Mukalla, seizing new areas in Hadramout.
- [Maduro joins Iraq’s Saddam, Panama’s Noriega as latest leader taken by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/maduro-joins-iraqs-saddam-panamas-noriega-as-latest-leader-taken-by-us/): The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by US.
- [What Next For Venezuela After Trump Claims Maduro’s Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/what-next-for-venezuela-after-trump-claims-maduros-capture/): Venezuela President Maduro had been arrested by US personnel and would be taken to the United States to stand trial on criminal charges.
- [Reactions To US Strikes On Venezuela: Iran, Russia Condemns Attack; Spain Offers Mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/reactions-to-us-strikes-on-venezuela-iran-russia-condemns-attack-spain-offers-mediation/): Russia was among the strongest critics of the US action, calling it an act of armed aggression with no valid justification.
- ['Restoring Full Body Functionality Is Possible': Elon Musk On Neuralink Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/restoring-full-body-functionality-is-possible-elon-musk-on-neuralink-breakthrough/): The motor cortex technology was announced by Elon Musk in 2022, and the trials began on humans in the same year.
- [For India, Defiance Is Instinct. Defiant Leadership Is Destiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/for-india-defiance-is-instinct-defiant-leadership-is-destiny/): 2025 thrust India towards defiance. In 2026, that defiance will harden into doctrine, and, if it succeeds, it will be emulated beyond India
- [A Look At Maduro’s 12-Year Rule In Venezuela: Authoritarian Power, Economic Collapse And US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/a-look-at-maduros-12-year-rule-in-venezuela-authoritarian-power-economic-collapse-and-us-strikes/): Maduro’s time in office was marked by economic decline and political unrest, as Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy suffered sharply after global prices fell.
- [Severe weather in Gaza hits vulnerable and wounded most in Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/severe-weather-in-gaza-hits-vulnerable-and-wounded-most-in-israels-war/): As harsh weather conditions hit the Strip once again, people wounded in the war suffer the most.
- [Trump statement on ‘Maduro capture’ during US attack on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-statement-on-maduro-capture-during-us-attack-on-venezuela/): US President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured.
- [US says it has captured Venezuelan President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-says-it-has-captured-venezuelan-president-maduro/): Trump says the US carried out strikes on Venezuela and captured its leader, in a breach of international law.
- [From Sanctions To Strikes: How US Action Against Venezuela Escalated In A Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/from-sanctions-to-strikes-how-us-action-against-venezuela-escalated-in-a-year/): The conflict entered a military phase on September 2, 2025. On that day, the US carried out its first strike on a vessel it described as a drug-smuggling boat.
- ['Antisemitic Gasoline': Israel Slams Zohran Mamdani Over Rollback Of Tel Aviv-Linked Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/antisemitic-gasoline-israel-slams-zohran-mamdani-over-rollback-of-tel-aviv-linked-orders/): Responding to the backlash, Mamdani said that several Jewish organisations in New York City had raised concerns about how the broader definition of antisemitism was being applied.
- [Venezuelan journalist describes moment of ‘targeted airstrikes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/venezuelan-journalist-describes-moment-of-targeted-airstrikes/): A journalist in Venezuela described explosions during what she says were ‘targeted airstrikes’ on Caracas.
- [Trump strikes Venezuela “to force Maduro out”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-strikes-venezuela-to-force-maduro-out/): The US strikes in Venezuela aim at removing president Nicolas Maduro, says analyst Elias Ferrer
- [Deadly earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/deadly-earthquake-rattles-southern-and-central-mexico/): A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, killing and injuring several people.
- [Trump Confirms US Strikes On Venezuela, Says Nicolas Maduro And His Wife Captured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-confirms-us-strikes-on-venezuela-says-nicolas-maduro-and-his-wife-captured/): Donald Trump announced a large-scale US strike on Venezuela, claiming Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out, amid explosions and low-flying aircraft in Caracas.
- [Saudi Arabia welcomes request from Yemen to help resolve southern battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/saudi-arabia-welcomes-request-from-yemen-to-help-resolve-southern-battle/): Saudi foreign ministry calls on southern factions in Yemen to participate in a forum in Riyadh amid rising casualties.
- [Video shows aftermath of explosions in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/video-shows-aftermath-of-explosions-in-venezuela/): Video from the port city of La Guaira shows the aftermath of explosions that took place across Venezuela.
- [A New Year for Gaza: Will life return?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/a-new-year-for-gaza-will-life-return/): Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid reflects on a year of famine in Gaza, marked by hunger, loss, and relentless suffering.
- [World reacts to reported US bombing of Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/world-reacts-to-reported-us-bombing-of-venezuela/): Multiple US media outlets the Donald Trump administration carried out early morning strikes in Venezuela.
- [US Strikes Venezuela LIVE Updates: Maduro Declares National Emergency, US Confirms Conducting Strikes In Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-strikes-venezuela-live-updates-maduro-declares-national-emergency-us-confirms-conducting-strikes-in-caracas/): US Strikes Venezuela LIVE Updates: The explosions were heard around 2 am local time (0600 GMT). An Associated Press reporter said at least seven explosions were heard.
- [Bright Flashes Of Fire, Smoke Rising Above Buildings: Visuals Show How US Strikes Hit Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/bright-flashes-of-fire-smoke-rising-above-buildings-visuals-show-how-us-strikes-hit-venezuela/): According to an AP reporter said at least seven explosions were heard, along with aircraft flying at low altitude over several neighbourhoods of the Venezuelan capital.
- [Bangladesh Elections: BNP Frontrunner But Ground Assessment Shows Jamaat’s Growing Clout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/bangladesh-elections-bnp-frontrunner-but-ground-assessment-shows-jamaats-growing-clout/): CNN-News18 has accessed a ground assessment that flags Jamaat’s rising influence as a key challenge for BNP despite its frontrunner status.
- [Live: Venezuela’s capital hit by explosions, Caracas blames the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/live-venezuelas-capital-hit-by-explosions-caracas-blames-the-us/): At least 7 explosions heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, followed by a low-flying aircraft, say media reports.
- [Sudan sources say South Sudanese among captured RSF members as war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/sudan-sources-say-south-sudanese-among-captured-rsf-members-as-war-rages/): More than 10 South Sudanese have been captured in the North Kordofan State in central Sudan, sources say.
- [Helicopters seen over Venezuelan capital as explosions rock city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/helicopters-seen-over-venezuelan-capital-as-explosions-rock-city/): Low-flying aircraft was seen over Venezuela’s capital, Caracas on Saturday as multiple explosions were heard.
- [Iranians face mounting hardship as protests intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/iranians-face-mounting-hardship-as-protests-intensify/): Protests have entered a second week across Iran, driven by anger over soaring prices, inflation, and a plunging currency
- [Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/explosions-heard-over-venezuelan-capital-caracas-amid-us-tensions-2/): The southern area of ‌the ‌city, ⁠near a major military ‌base, is reportedly without electricity.
- [Explosions heard over Venezuelan capital Caracas amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/explosions-heard-over-venezuelan-capital-caracas-amid-us-tensions/): Explosions and smoke were reported across Venezuela’s capital Caracas, amid spiralling tensions with the US.
- [Four Killed As Helicopter Crashes After Hitting Hanging Cable In Arizona's Mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/four-killed-as-helicopter-crashes-after-hitting-hanging-cable-in-arizonas-mountains/): All four occupants died after the helicopter hit a suspended line in a mountainous area of central Arizona, authorities said.
- [Hammers, Knives, Manifesto: What FBI Recovered From ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Attack Plotter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/hammers-knives-manifesto-what-fbi-recovered-from-isis-inspired-new-years-eve-attack-plotter/): Authorities say the 18-year-old had pledged loyalty to ISIS and outlined plans for a mass-casualty knife attack.
- [Hindu Man Set Ablaze By Mob Dies Of Injuries As Bangladesh Teeters Ahead Of Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/hindu-man-set-ablaze-by-mob-dies-of-injuries-as-bangladesh-teeters-ahead-of-polls/): Khokon Das, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman, was stabbed and set on fire by a mob in Shariatpur, Bangladesh, highlighting rising attacks on minorities.
- [Multiple Explosions Heard In Venezuelan Capital Caracas Amid Reports Of US Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/multiple-explosions-heard-in-venezuelan-capital-caracas-amid-reports-of-us-airstrikes/): Post Content
- [Live: Saudi Arabia invites Yemeni factions for ‘dialogue’ amid fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/live-saudi-arabia-invites-yemeni-factions-for-dialogue-amid-fighting/): Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry invites Yemen’s southern factions to attend a ‘dialogue’ in Riyadh.
- [China Puts Pakistan’s US Outreach Under Scanner Ahead Of Strategic Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/china-puts-pakistans-us-outreach-under-scanner-ahead-of-strategic-talks/): Beijing wants Islamabad to take China fully into confidence on its growing security and economic engagement with Washington.
- [Chinese Mother Accidentally Kills Daughter During 'Exorcism' Ritual, Jailed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/chinese-mother-accidentally-kills-daughter-during-exorcism-ritual-jailed/): A Shenzhen court gave Li and her elder daughter suspended jail terms for negligent homicide after an exorcism ritual led to Xie’s death, sparking debate on superstition in China.
- [US Coast Guard suspends search for survivors of Pacific boat strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-coast-guard-suspends-search-for-survivors-of-pacific-boat-strike/): Search in undisclosed location followed the latest US military strike on alleged drug smuggling boats.
- [‘Can't Eat Or Sleep’: Owners Of Swiss Bar Break Silence After Deadly Fire Killed 40 On New Year’s Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/cant-eat-or-sleep-owners-of-swiss-bar-break-silence-after-deadly-fire-killed-40-on-new-years-eve/): Jacques Moretti insists Le Constellation in Crans-Montana followed safety rules after a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 and injured 119.
- ['We Burnt Him Alive': Bangladesh Student Leader Brags About Lynching Hindu Cop | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/we-burnt-him-alive-bangladesh-student-leader-brags-about-lynching-hindu-cop-watch/): The clip, shared by a journalist on X, has renewed focus on the lynching of SI Santosh Bhabhu during violence in Habiganj in August 2024.
- [2 Dead As 6.5-Magnitude Tremors Hit Mexico, President Sheinbaum Evacuated Mid-Speech | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/2-dead-as-6-5-magnitude-tremors-hit-mexico-president-sheinbaum-evacuated-mid-speech-watch/): A 6.5 magnitude earthquake near Acapulco killed two people, injured 12, and destroyed 50 houses in San Marcos. President evacuated the palace during her press conference.
- [Singapore Man Admits Cheating Customers Of Nearly $500,000 In Failed Ponzi-Style Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/singapore-man-admits-cheating-customers-of-nearly-500000-in-failed-ponzi-style-scam/): Soh Jian Kun admitted to cheating 14 Cortina Watch customers of nearly 500000 dollars via a staff purchase scheme to pay debts. Sentencing is set for February in Singapore court.
- [Nepal's Buddha Air Flight With 55 Onboard Veers Off Runway During Landing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/nepals-buddha-air-flight-with-55-onboard-veers-off-runway-during-landing-video/): The plane carried 51 passengers and four crew members. It came to Bhadrapur from the capital Kathmandu.
- [At Least 11 Dead After Bus And Truck Collide In Southern Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/at-least-11-dead-after-bus-and-truck-collide-in-southern-brazil/): At least 11 people died and several were injured in a bus and truck crash on a federal highway in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Rescue efforts were hampered by spilled sand cargo.
- [Russia Files Diplomatic Request Asking US To Stop Pursuing Oil Tanker Bound For Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/russia-files-diplomatic-request-asking-us-to-stop-pursuing-oil-tanker-bound-for-venezuela/): Russia formally asked the US to stop chasing the oil tanker Bella 1 amid Trump’s blockade of Venezuela-bound tankers and escalating US actions in the Caribbean.
- [Iran urges UN to respond to Trump’s ‘reckless’ threats over protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/iran-urges-un-to-respond-to-trumps-reckless-threats-over-protests/): Letter to UN chief, UNSC comes after Trump says US will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests.
- ['Will Exercise Rights Decisively': Iran Writes To UN Protesting Against Trump's Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/will-exercise-rights-decisively-iran-writes-to-un-protesting-against-trumps-warning/): Iran’s UN ambassador urges condemnation of Donald Trump’s threats over protests, as unrest over economic hardship continues and officials report at least seven deaths.
- [UN chief Guterres calls on Israel to reverse NGO ban in Gaza, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/un-chief-guterres-calls-on-israel-to-reverse-ngo-ban-in-gaza-west-bank/): Guterres says pending ban targets groups ‘indispensable to life-saving’ work, undermines ceasefire progress.
- ['Court Jester'? Elon Musk’s Lawyer In OpenAI Case Is Also A Professional Clown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/court-jester-elon-musks-lawyer-in-openai-case-is-also-a-professional-clown/): Jaymie Parkkinen, an attorney with Toberoff & Associates, has been a visible figure in the Musk-Altman legal showdown, specifically handling contentious discovery disputes
- [Tesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/tesla-loses-place-as-worlds-top-electric-vehicle-seller-to-chinas-byd/): Decline in sales comes amid outrage of Elon Musk’s political forays, end in US electric vehicle tax breaks.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,409](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1409/): These are the key developments from day 1,409 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Palestine advocates praise NYC’s Mamdani for revoking pro-Israel decrees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/palestine-advocates-praise-nycs-mamdani-for-revoking-pro-israel-decrees/): Israeli government hits out at newly sworn-in New York City mayor, falsely calling him a ‘Muslim Brotherhood Islamist’.
- [US judge orders DC pipe bomber to remain in custody ahead of trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/us-judge-orders-dc-pipe-bomber-to-remain-in-custody-ahead-of-trial/): Prosecutors say Brian Cole confessed to planting bomb while parroting Trump’s false claims 2020 election was stolen.
- [How fragile is the US healthcare system?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/how-fragile-is-the-us-healthcare-system/): Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums.
- [Countries demand Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions as Palestinians suffer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/countries-demand-israel-lift-gaza-aid-restrictions-as-palestinians-suffer/): Qatar, Turkiye and six other countries urge ‘unimpeded’ humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel cracks down on aid groups.
- [South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 185 cases amid vaccination worries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-grows-to-185-cases-amid-vaccination-worries/): The outbreak comes after the US charted its highest number of annual measles cases in more than three decades in 2025.
- [Angelina Jolie visits Egypt’s Rafah crossing that’s delivering aid to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/angelina-jolie-visits-egypts-rafah-crossing-thats-delivering-aid-to-gaza/): Actress Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, speaking with volunteers delivering aid to Gaza.
- [Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/iran-faces-growing-protests-amid-deepening-economic-crisis/): Protests are intensifying in Iran as an economic crisis fuels anger over soaring prices and falling living standards.
- [Liensberger to miss Olympics after latest serious skiing accident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/liensberger-to-miss-olympics-after-latest-serious-skiing-accident/): Austria’s Katharina Liensberger to miss Milano Cortina Winter Games after knee injury in alpine skiing training fall.
- [Iran's Armed Forces 'On Standby' After Trump's "Dangerous And Reckless" Threat Over Protests | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/irans-armed-forces-on-standby-after-trumps-dangerous-and-reckless-threat-over-protests-4k/): Iran warned the US against interference after Trump said Washington was “locked and loaded” to aid protesters if violence was used. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the remarks reckless and said Iran’s forces were on standby.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:02 – “BE MINDFUL OF…” IRAN TO TARGET US TROOPS?04:55 – “DON’T GO AFTER AMERICA…” PEZESHKIAN PLEADS06:23 – […]
- [Saudi-backed forces launch offensive against Yemen’s STC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/saudi-backed-forces-launch-offensive-against-yemens-stc/): Saudi Arabia bombed separatist STC positions in Yemen amid a push to take back control from the UAE-backed group.
- [US authorities arrest 18-year-old accused of plotting ISIL-inspired attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/us-authorities-arrest-18-year-old-accused-of-plotting-isil-inspired-attack/): Officials announced the suspect has been charged with attempting to provide ‘material support’ for ‘terrorism’.
- [US Authorities Foil Alleged ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Attack In North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/us-authorities-foil-alleged-isis-inspired-new-years-eve-attack-in-north-carolina/): An affidavit filed by the FBI said the investigation began last month after authorities received information about social media posts supporting ISIS.
- [Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Thanks Donald Trump For Offering To 'Rescue' Iranian Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/irans-exiled-crown-prince-thanks-donald-trump-for-offering-to-rescue-iranian-protesters/): Reza Pahlavi thanked Donald Trump after the latter cautioned Iran against using force to quell protesters, saying the US was “locked and loaded” to come to their rescue.
- [Five things you need to know about protests in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-protests-in-iran/): Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what’s driving them and where could they lead? Here’s what we know.
- [French Government Launches Probe Against X Over Sexually Explicit Deepfakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/french-government-launches-probe-against-x-over-sexually-explicit-deepfakes/): The action comes after thousands of sexually explicit images of women, most of them nude, were widely shared on X over the past few days.
- [Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/nigeria-police-charge-joshua-driver-with-dangerous-driving-over-fatal-crash/): Crash kills two men and injures British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria.
- [New Year’s Eve sparklers may have caused deadly Swiss bar fire: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/new-years-eve-sparklers-may-have-caused-deadly-swiss-bar-fire-official/): Families face agonising wait as investigators work to identify at least 40 people killed, many others wounded in blaze.
- [Doctored Images, Desperate Attempt: Pakistan’s Operation Sindoor Misinfo Push Falls Flat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/doctored-images-desperate-attempt-pakistans-operation-sindoor-misinfo-push-falls-flat/): The latest propaganda campaign involves the dissemination of doctored visuals allegedly showing destruction at key Indian airbases
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.5 Strikes Mexico, People Rush Out Of Buildings In Panic | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-5-strikes-mexico-people-rush-out-of-buildings-in-panic-video/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was forced to evacuate the presidential palace during her regular morning press conference during the earthquake alert.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov as top aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/ukraines-zelenskyy-names-gur-chief-kyrylo-budanov-as-top-aide/): Military intelligence chief credited with series of daring operations against Russia since it launched its invasion.
- [Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over 2023 pro-Khan protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/pakistan-court-sentences-journalists-to-life-over-2023-pro-khan-protests/): Court sentences journalists in absentia over alleged links to violent unrest after ex-PM Imran Khan’s May 2023 arrest.
- [‘I’ll Slap You’: Man Threatens Female Airline Staff In Viral Outburst At US Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/ill-slap-you-man-threatens-female-airline-staff-in-viral-outburst-at-us-airport/): In the footage, the passenger is seen leaning across the counter and placing his hand on a computer screen used by a staff member.
- [Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended: Is that dangerous?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/trump-says-he-takes-more-aspirin-than-recommended-is-that-dangerous/): Revelations about Trump’s use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.
- [Did Tony Blair influence trial of UK soldiers accused of killing Iraqi man?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/did-tony-blair-influence-trial-of-uk-soldiers-accused-of-killing-iraqi-man/): Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.
- [Japanese Man Strips Naked, Climbs Over Barrier During Emperor Naruhito's New Year Greeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/japanese-man-strips-naked-climbs-over-barrier-during-emperor-naruhitos-new-year-greeting/): The man in the front row of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo removed his clothes and climbed over a barrier, after which he was immediately restrained by security forces.
- [These are the competing groups controlling territory in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/these-are-the-competing-groups-controlling-territory-in-yemen/): Saudi-backed coalition forces in Yemen have launched air strikes targeting southern separatists.
- [Maduro Says Venezuela Open To Negotiation With US To Combat Drug Trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/maduro-says-venezuela-open-to-negotiation-with-us-to-combat-drug-trafficking/): Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the US to combat drug trafficking, President Nicolás Maduro has said n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [‘A Red Line’: Iran Warns US Against Intervention After Trump Threatens To ‘Rescue’ Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/a-red-line-iran-warns-us-against-intervention-after-trump-threatens-to-rescue-protesters/): The warning followed Donald Trump’s comments on Truth Social, where he cautioned Tehran against cracking down on demonstrators.
- [Russia Gives US Data Of Ukrainian Drone That ‘Targeted’ Putin Residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/russia-gives-us-data-of-ukrainian-drone-that-targeted-putin-residence/): Russia said it decoded data from a downed Ukrainian drone, claiming it targeted President Putin’s Novgorod residence and will share findings with the US Moscow accused Kyiv of using 91 long-range drones, while Ukraine and Western nations dispute the claim. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world
- [7 Killed After Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Airstrikes On UAE-Backed Separatists In Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/7-killed-after-saudi-led-coalition-launches-airstrikes-on-uae-backed-separatists-in-yemen/): The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen launched airstrikes against the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), which took control of large parts of the country last month.
- [‘New York Vich Munda Renda’: Zohran Mamdani Grooves To Punjabi Song At Oath Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/new-york-vich-munda-renda-zohran-mamdani-grooves-to-punjabi-song-at-oath-ceremony/): Zohran Mamdani’s oath taking ceremony concluded with a live performance by Toronto-based Punjabi singer Babbulicious
- [The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/the-ceasefire-did-what-it-was-meant-to-do-make-gaza-invisible/): Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.
- [Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/venus-williams-gets-australian-open-wildcard-aged-45/): United States tennis legend Venus Williams returns to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.
- [LIVE: Fighting breaks out in eastern Yemen along border with Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/live-fighting-breaks-out-in-eastern-yemen-along-border-with-saudi-arabia/): The separatist Southern Transitional Council accuses Saudi Arabia of bombing its forces near the border.
- [Senegal vs Sudan: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/senegal-vs-sudan-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): War-ravaged Sudan have defied the odds to reach the last 16, but, face their toughest test against heavyweights Senegal.
- [Yemen’s separatist STC accuses Saudi Arabia of bombing forces along border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/yemens-separatist-stc-accuses-saudi-arabia-of-bombing-forces-along-border/): Saudi-backed Hadramout governor says move under way to ‘peacefully’ take over military sites from STC.
- [Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/trump-and-top-iranian-official-exchange-threats-over-protests-in-iran/): US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.
- [Corruption & sanctions “work together” to cripple Iran’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/corruption-sanctions-work-together-to-cripple-irans-economy/): Sina Azodi on escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis.
- [Sudan’s el-Fasher now a “ghost town” after RSF takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/sudans-el-fasher-now-a-ghost-town-after-rsf-takeover/): Nathaniel Raymond of Yale School of Public Health warns of mass deaths in Sudan as UN visits el-Fasher
- [Why I am on hunger strike in solidarity with Pal Action detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/why-i-am-on-hunger-strike-in-solidarity-with-pal-action-detainees/): In the Pal Action detainees, I see my own story. I see clear evidence that Guantánamo did not end; it spread.
- ['Picked Up 2 People, Dropped 3': Passenger Delivers Baby In Indian-Origin Man's Taxi In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/picked-up-2-people-dropped-3-passenger-delivers-baby-in-indian-origin-mans-taxi-in-canada/): Hardeep Singh Toor drove the pregnant passenger to a hospital during a stormy weather last week. Both mother and newborn arrived safely at Peter Lougheed Centre.
- [‘Time Has Come’: Baloch Leader Writes To Jaishankar, Seeks India's Support Against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/time-has-come-baloch-leader-writes-to-jaishankar-seeks-indias-support-against-pakistan/): Mir Yar Baloch also referenced the Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan, describing it as a symbol of long-standing cultural and spiritual links with India.
- [Belfast rallies for Palestine hunger strikers as memories of 1981 return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/belfast-rallies-for-palestine-hunger-strikers-as-memories-of-1981-return/): For many in Belfast, the Palestine Action hunger strikes in jail are a reminder of what Irish endured 44 years ago.
- [North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Daughter Fuels Succession Speculation With Mausoleum Visit | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/02/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-daughter-fuels-succession-speculation-with-mausoleum-visit-4k/): North Korean leader’s daughter Kim Ju Ae has made her first public visit to a mausoleum housing her grandfather and great-grandfather, further solidifying her place as likely next in line to run the country. Current leader Kim Jong Un is the third in line to rule in the world’s only communist monarchy, following his father […]
- [Sporadic protests in Tehran as clashes reported in Iran’s west](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/sporadic-protests-in-tehran-as-clashes-reported-in-irans-west/): Protests fuelled by economic duress spiral into political ones in some cases as they spread to different cities.
- [From ‘Law Of Jungle’ To ‘Bullying’: How Indian Leaders Reacted To US Operation In Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/from-law-of-jungle-to-bullying-how-indian-leaders-reacted-to-us-operation-in-venezuela/): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi described the US move as a return to imperial-style politics.
- [Here's How The World Reacted To US Military Operation In Venezuela, Maduro's Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/heres-how-the-world-reacted-to-us-military-operation-in-venezuela-maduros-capture/): The US operation in Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro’s capture sparked a divided response, with several countries calling it a violation of international law.
- [Drone Strike Hits Madrassa In Pakistan’s North Waziristan, Rescue Team Also Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/drone-strike-hits-madrassa-in-pakistans-north-waziristan-rescue-team-also-targeted/): Three members of the school staff, including the principal, were seriously injured in the explosion.
- [LIVE: Government forces control multiple cities in southern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/live-government-forces-control-multiple-cities-in-southern-yemen/): Pro-government officials say they have regained control of the Wadi Hadramout region.
- [What is the Monroe Doctrine, which Trump has cited over Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/what-is-the-monroe-doctrine-which-trump-has-cited-over-venezuela/): US attack on Venezuela evokes Monroe Doctrine, laid out in 1823 to cement Washington’s sphere of influence in Americas.
- [Trump’s action in Venezuela sets a “very dangerous precedent”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/trumps-action-in-venezuela-sets-a-very-dangerous-precedent/): “They’re [China] working with other Latin American and Caribbean countries to say, This isn’t right.”
- ['Come Get Me, I'll Wait Here': Maduro’s Fiery Dare To Trump That Didn’t End Well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/come-get-me-ill-wait-here-maduros-fiery-dare-to-trump-that-didnt-end-well/): Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces in Caracas and flown to NYC, facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges. White House mocked him over his dare to Trump.
- [How the US attack on Venezuela, abduction of Maduro unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/how-the-us-attack-on-venezuela-abduction-of-maduro-unfolded/): After months of planning, US forces, with 150 jets taking off from 20 airbases, undertook an operation to seize Maduro.
- [Global protests erupt against US attack on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/global-protests-erupt-against-us-attack-on-venezuela/): Protesters have rallied worldwide after Donald Trump announced the US would ‘run’ Venezuela.
- [Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after fatal Nigeria car crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/boxer-anthony-joshua-returns-to-uk-after-fatal-nigeria-car-crash/): Joshua returns after recovering from the minor injuries he sustained during a crash that killed two of his friends.
- [China urges US to ‘stop toppling’ Venezuelan government, release Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/china-urges-us-to-stop-toppling-venezuelan-government-release-maduro/): Beijing is likely to limit its response to diplomatic protest rather than hard power, analysts tell Al Jazeera.
- [Pakistan May Strike Afghanistan Again, Kabul May Retaliate Strongly: ICG Report | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/pakistan-may-strike-afghanistan-again-kabul-may-retaliate-strongly-icg-report-exclusive/): 10 conflicts that may escalate in 2026: The International Crisis Group’s (ICG) report includes Venezuela, Israel-Palestine-US, US-Israel versus Houthis crises
- [Bernie Sanders condemns Trump’s attack on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/bernie-sanders-condemns-trumps-attack-on-venezuela/): Bernie Sanders has condemned Trump’s attack on Venezuela accusing him of bypassing Congress to take the country into war
- [Trump just sent a very dangerous message to Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/trump-just-sent-a-very-dangerous-message-to-latin-america/): No one is safe from an immediate and violent US intervention.
- [Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/bondi-attack-hero-al-ahmed-responders-honoured-at-australia-cricket-match/): Before the Ashes Test, Australian and English cricket teams honour responders who rushed to the site of the shooting.
- [Notion of “taking over Venezuela” will explode in our face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/notion-of-taking-over-venezuela-will-explode-in-our-face/): Harlan Ullman, a senior advisor at Atlantic Council talks about Donald Trump’s plan to take over Venezuela.
- [Pakistani Air Force Successfully Conducts Flight Tests Of Indigenously Developed Taimoor Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/pakistani-air-force-successfully-conducts-flight-tests-of-indigenously-developed-taimoor-missile/): The Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile can accurately strike enemy targets on land and at sea within a 600 kilometer range and carries a conventional warhead.
- [Maduro Sent To US Jail, Venezuela Gets Acting President, Trump Weighs Next Move: Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/maduro-sent-to-us-jail-venezuela-gets-acting-president-trump-weighs-next-move-top-points/): What next for Maduro and his wife captured by the US in late-night raid? What next for Venezuela? Who is acting president Delcy Rodriguez? What are US President Trump’s plans?
- ['Matter Of Concern': India Says Monitoring Venezuela Situation After Maduro's Arrest, Urges Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/matter-of-concern-india-says-monitoring-venezuela-situation-after-maduros-arrest-urges-talks/): Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently in US custody following a US military operation carried out in Caracas on Saturday.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,410](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1410/): These are the key developments from day 1,410 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump says opposition leader Maria Corina Machado unfit to run Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/trump-says-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-unfit-to-run-venezuela/): US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado lacks the respect to run the country.
- [Poverty, unemployment skyrocket in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/poverty-unemployment-skyrocket-in-the-gaza-strip-after-israels-war/): Gaza’s economy has plummeted by 87 percent in two years, deepening poverty and leaving thousands without resources.
- [Video shows Venezuela’s President Maduro in US custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/video-shows-venezuelas-president-maduro-in-us-custody/): Video shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arriving at the Drug Enforcement Agency detention centre in New York.
- [Syria’s challenges to rebuild its armed forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/syrias-challenges-to-rebuild-its-armed-forces/): Syria’s new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead.
- [Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games shifted from India to Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/bangladesh-wants-t20-world-cup-games-shifted-from-india-to-sri-lanka/): Bangladeshi official voices concerns over safety of its players in India after Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the IPL.
- [‘Release Venezuelan President Maduro At Once’: China Calls On US To Resolve Issues Through Dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/release-venezuelan-president-maduro-at-once-china-calls-on-us-to-resolve-issues-through-dialogue/): US’ move is in clear violation of international law, the norms in international relations and the purposes & principles of UN Charter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said
- [‘Rioters Must Be Put In Their Place’: Iran’s Khamenei Warns Protesters As Unrest Leaves 15 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/rioters-must-be-put-in-their-place-irans-khamenei-warns-protesters-as-unrest-leaves-15-dead/): Ali Khamenei warned rioters after deadly protests over Iran’s economic crisis, dismissed Donald Trump’s rescue offer, and blamed foreign powers for unrest and the collapsing rial.
- [Trump says US will take Venezuela’s oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/trump-says-us-will-take-venezuelas-oil/): Trump says the US will ‘take back’ Venezuela’s oil, arguing it should be used to reimburse Washington for past spending.
- [North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/north-korea-fires-missiles-towards-sea-as-south-korean-leader-visits-china/): The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
- [‘Watch Your A**’: Trump Warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro After Maduro’s Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/watch-your-a-trump-warns-colombian-president-gustavo-petro-after-maduros-capture/): Donald Trump warned Gustavo Petro after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, sparking condemnation from Colombia, Russia, and calls for UN Security Council intervention.
- [As Bangladesh Heads To Polls, Jamaat And NCP Cry Foul Over 'Pro-BNP' Tilt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/as-bangladesh-heads-to-polls-jamaat-and-ncp-cry-foul-over-pro-bnp-tilt/): Within the NCP–Jamaat camp, it is widely perceived that the government of Muhammad Yunus is paving the way for a transfer of power to BNP leader Tarique Rahman.
- ['US Knows What To Do Next': Zelenskyy Makes Veiled Remark On Putin After Maduro's Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-knows-what-to-do-next-zelenskyy-makes-veiled-remark-on-putin-after-maduros-capture/): Zelenskyy remarks came after he said Ukraine was “10%” away from a deal to end the war while warning that any settlement must be built on guarantees against future aggression.
- [UK, France carry out joint strike on ISIL target near Syria’s Palmyra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/uk-france-carry-out-joint-strike-on-isil-target-near-syrias-palmyra/): The UK’s Ministry of Defence says an underground facility likely storing ISIL weapons was the target of the attack.
- [Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, The Venezuelan VP Turned Acting President After Maduro’s Capture?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/who-is-delcy-rodriguez-the-venezuelan-vp-turned-acting-president-after-maduros-capture/): As the shock of Maduro’s capture reverberates through Venezuela, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stepped in as the country’s acting leader under constitutional succession rules.
- [UN Security Council To Hold Emergency Meeting On US Operation Against Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/un-security-council-to-hold-emergency-meeting-on-us-operation-against-venezuela/): Maduro and his wife have been charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and import cocaine, conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the US.
- [UK, France Launch Joint Airstrike On Suspected ISIS Arms Bunker In Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/uk-france-launch-joint-airstrike-on-suspected-isis-arms-bunker-in-syria/): UK and France launched joint strikes on ISIS targets in Syria, using guided bombs. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasised UK leadership and no civilian risk was reported.
- [How US Forces Captured Nicolás Maduro: Inside Trump’s High-Risk ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/how-us-forces-captured-nicolas-maduro-inside-trumps-high-risk-operation-absolute-resolve/): Donald Trump announced Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas after months of planning.
- ['We're Ready': Maduro's Rare Conciliatory Message To US Days Before Being Captured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/were-ready-maduros-rare-conciliatory-message-to-us-days-before-being-captured/): Maduro signalled openness to US dialogue on drug enforcement and oil investment before his sudden capture, ending his presidency and shifting his final statements’ impact.
- [Fact-checking Trump following US ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/fact-checking-trump-following-us-capture-of-venezuelas-maduro/): Republican US president says Washington will ‘run’ Venezuela after US troops seize the country’s leader.
- [US Republicans back Trump on Venezuela amid faint MAGA dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-republicans-back-trump-on-venezuela-amid-faint-maga-dissent/): Right-wing lawmakers laud US president for seizing Nicolas Maduro, but some decry prospect of another endless war.
- ['Good Night, Happy New Year': Maduro's First Words As He Reaches NYC After Being Captured By US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/good-night-happy-new-year-maduros-first-words-as-he-reaches-nyc-after-being-captured-by-us/): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York City. Maduro greeted people accompanying him, saying, “Good night, Happy New Year.”
- [Venezuela's Supreme Court Appoints Delcy Rodríguez As Acting President After US Captures Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuelas-supreme-court-appoints-delcy-rodriguez-as-acting-president-after-us-captures-maduro/): Venezuela’s SC named Delcy Rodríguez acting President after US airstrikes killed 40. Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured by US forces for narcoterrorism charges.
- [North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Towards Sea Of Japan, Emergency Alerts In Japan Sounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-towards-sea-of-japan-emergency-alerts-in-japan-sounded/): Japan issued an emergency alert after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile, prompting security concerns ahead of Xi Jinping’s meeting with Lee Jae Myung.
- [Amid Rising Attacks, Bangladeshi Hindus Weigh Poll Boycott Ahead Of 12 February Vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/amid-rising-attacks-bangladeshi-hindus-weigh-poll-boycott-ahead-of-12-february-vote/): With doubts over safety persisting, minority bodies are debating whether a poll boycott could be the only way to push authorities to act.
- [‘Act Of War’: Kamala Harris, Mamdani Criticise US Airstrikes On Venezuela, Calls It ‘Unlawful’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/act-of-war-kamala-harris-mamdani-criticise-us-airstrikes-on-venezuela-calls-it-unlawful/): Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were captured in a surprise nighttime operation carried out by US forces after being pulled from their bedroom.
- ['We're Not Kidding': Elon Musk Warns X Users Against Making Illegal Content Via Grok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/were-not-kidding-elon-musk-warns-x-users-against-making-illegal-content-via-grok/): Elon Musk warned X users against using Grok for illegal content after Ministry of Electronics and IT ordered X to remove vulgar AI-generated posts or face legal action.
- [US Commandos Dragged Nicolas Maduro, Wife From Bedroom During Raid At Military Base: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-commandos-dragged-nicolas-maduro-wife-from-bedroom-during-raid-at-military-base-report/): Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores were captured by US Delta Force and FBI in a swift nighttime raid at Fort Tiuna, Caracas, with no American casualties.
- [BNP Appreciates PM Modi’s Condolence On Khaleda Zia’s Demise, Recalls India-Bangladesh Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/bnp-appreciates-pm-modis-condolence-on-khaleda-zias-demise-recalls-india-bangladesh-ties/): BNP thanked PM Modi for his condolence message on Begum Khaleda Zia, highlighting her legacy and impact on Bangladesh-India relations and recalling Modi’s 2015 meeting with her.
- [US Strikes Venezuela Live Updates: Nicolás Maduro And His Wife Arrive In New York; Transported To DEA Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-strikes-venezuela-live-updates-nicolas-maduro-and-his-wife-arrive-in-new-york-transported-to-dea-office/): US forces captured Maduro in Caracas after a swift military operation, aiming to curb drug trafficking and regional instability, plunging Venezuela into political uncertainty.
- [Venezuela temporarily closes border with Brazil following US strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuela-temporarily-closes-border-with-brazil-following-us-strike/): US attacks on Venezuela could fuel greater destabilisation in Latin America and spur a further exodus from the country.
- [‘Rogue State, Act of Terrorism’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Goes Ballistic At US Over Venezuela Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/rogue-state-act-of-terrorism-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-goes-ballistic-at-us-over-venezuela-operation/): Vijayan warned that such ‘blatant imperialist aggression’ poses a grave threat to global peace and the tranquillity of Latin America
- [Swiss launch criminal investigation over deadly fire at ski resort bar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/swiss-launch-criminal-investigation-over-deadly-fire-at-ski-resort-bar/): The managers are suspected of committing homicide, causing bodily harm and arson by negligence.
- [‘Act of war’: Expert rejects Trump rationale for Venezuela attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/act-of-war-expert-rejects-trump-rationale-for-venezuela-attack/): Professor slams US attacks and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power as ‘illegal use of force’.
- [What are the implications of US ‘capture’ of Nicolas Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/what-are-the-implications-of-us-capture-of-nicolas-maduro/): US special forces have seized Venezuela’s president and his wife.
- [Live: Venezuela’s Maduro arrives in New York after ‘capture’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/live-venezuelas-maduro-arrives-in-new-york-after-capture/): The United States has bombed Venezuela and toppled Nicolas Maduro, who was seized and taken to New York.
- [South Africa vs Cameroon: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/south-africa-vs-cameroon-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-lineups/): The tie of the round pits South Africa against Cameroon, with both teams hoping for a tilt at the 2025 AFCON title.
- [Internet disruption, several arrests made as Iran protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/internet-disruption-several-arrests-made-as-iran-protests-continue/): Cybersecurity company Cloudflare shows an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.
- [Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to book AFCON quarterfinal place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/ten-man-mali-beat-tunisia-on-penalties-to-book-afcon-quarterfinal-place/): Mali win penalty shootout after a 1-1 last ⁠16 draw to set up Africa Cup ‍of Nations quarterfinal with Senegal.
- [Arsenal survive Bournemouth scare, as Aston Villa bounce back in title race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/arsenal-survive-bournemouth-scare-as-aston-villa-bounce-back-in-title-race/): Arsenal come from behind at Bournemouth to extend their Premier League lead, while Villa beat Forest to stay in race.
- [Trump Says Nobel Laureate Machado Lacks 'Support Or Respect' To Lead Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-says-nobel-laureate-machado-lacks-support-or-respect-to-lead-venezuela/): Trump also made clear that the US presence in Venezuela is likely to continue until a “proper transition” is in place.
- [South Africa manager to show ‘no mercy’ to Cameroon at AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/south-africa-manager-to-show-no-mercy-to-cameroon-at-afcon-2025/): Hugo Broos lead Cameroon to the 2017 AFCON title but will have be no room for sentimentality with his South Africa side.
- [‘Team’ from US to run Venezuela after ‘capture’ of Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/team-from-us-to-run-venezuela-after-capture-of-maduro/): US President Donald Trump says a ‘team’ from the US will be running Venezuela.
- [Senegal beat Sudan to reach AFCON quarterfinals as Pape Gueye grabs brace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/senegal-beat-sudan-to-reach-afcon-quarterfinals-as-pape-gueye-grabs-brace/): Senegal come from behind to ease past Sudan 3-1 ⁠and book their ‍place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.
- [US Will 'Run' Venezuela Until 'Safe Transition Takes Place': Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-will-run-venezuela-until-safe-transition-takes-place-trump/): Donald Trump announced US control over Venezuela after military strikes captured Nicolás Maduro, promising a safe transition, liberty, and justice.
- [MEA Advises Indian Citizens To Avoid ‘Non-Essential’ Travel To Venezuela After US Military Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/mea-advises-indian-citizens-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-venezuela-after-us-military-strikes/): The ministry shared contact details to assist Indian nationals. Those needing help can write to cons.caracas@mea.gov.in.
- [US lawmakers react to attack on Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Nicolas Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-lawmakers-react-to-attack-on-venezuela-capture-of-nicolas-maduro/): Donald Trump’s allies defend actions against Venezuela as Democrats condemn lack of oversight from US Congress.
- [Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-says-us-will-run-venezuela-after-nicolas-maduro-seized/): Trump says the US will ‘run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition’.
- [Real Madrid to ‘push deadline’ for Mbappe to make Atletico Super Cup return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/real-madrid-to-push-deadline-for-mbappe-to-make-atletico-super-cup-return/): Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe out of Sunday’s Real Betis clash in La Liga, and now in race for Atletico Super Cup derby.
- [Trump: US ‘captures’ Maduro in ‘dead of night’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-us-captures-maduro-in-dead-of-night/): US President Donald Trump said the US will run Venezuela until there is a “safe and judicious” transition of power.
- [‘Beijing And Venezuela United’: Maduro Met Chinese Envoy Hours Before US Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/beijing-and-venezuela-united-maduro-met-chinese-envoy-hours-before-us-attack/): US strikes followed hours after Maduro met a Chinese envoy, with Trump later saying the Venezuelan leader was captured.
- [After Maduro’s Capture, Will His Only Son Succeed Him? A Look At Venezuelan Leader's Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/after-maduros-capture-will-his-only-son-succeed-him-a-look-at-venezuelan-leaders-family/): Nicolás Maduro was captured after a US operation, raising questions about Venezuela’s future and whether Nicolás Maduro Guerra will succeed his father amid political uncertainty.
- [How US Strike On Venezuela May Impact Oil Prices, Supply And Global Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/how-us-strike-on-venezuela-may-impact-oil-prices-supply-and-global-markets/): Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA said its production and refining activities were running normally on Saturday.
- [How Maduro And His Wife Were Captured? Venezuelan Leader Provides Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/how-maduro-and-his-wife-were-captured-venezuelan-leader-provides-details/): Nahum Fernandez, a senior leader of Venezuela’s ruling party, said the couple were taken from their residence inside the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.
- [Maduro's Midnight Fall: When Trump's Southern Spear Struck Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/maduros-midnight-fall-when-trumps-southern-spear-struck-venezuela/): The operation has resulted in the unprecedented capture and rendition of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by elite American special forces
- [Trump Releases First Image Of Venezuela’s Maduro Aboard US Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-releases-first-image-of-venezuelas-maduro-aboard-us-warship/): Donald Trump said that Maduro and his wife are aboard the USS Iwo Jima and are heading to New York.
- [Pak Woman Strangles Her Three Children To Death With Lover's Help To Get Married](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/pak-woman-strangles-her-three-children-to-death-with-lovers-help-to-get-married/): The woman met her lover on a video-sharing platform about a year and a half ago.
- [Who Could Take Over Venezuela After Maduro's Capture: Key Contenders In Race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/who-could-take-over-venezuela-after-maduros-capture-key-contenders-in-race/): One prominent opposition figure is María Corina Machado, the leader of the Vente Venezuela party and a key voice against Maduro.
- [Jake Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after loss to Anthony Joshua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/jake-paul-loses-wba-cruiserweight-ranking-after-loss-to-anthony-joshua/): Jake Paul’s defeat by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight bout in December has seen American boxer lose his WBA ranking.
- [Indonesia hire former Canada coach Herdman to replace Kluivert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/indonesia-hire-former-canada-coach-herdman-to-replace-kluivert/): Former Canada coach John Herdman replaces Patrick Kluivert as Indonesia coach after failure to reach 2026 World Cup.
- [Iran's Khamenei Says Rioters 'Must Be Put In Their Place' Amid Widespread Economic Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/irans-khamenei-says-rioters-must-be-put-in-their-place-amid-widespread-economic-protests/): The demonstrations, which began last Sunday, have now spread to more than two dozen cities.
- ['Extraordinary Bravery': Trump Confirms Capture Of Venezuela’s Maduro, No US Fatalities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/extraordinary-bravery-trump-confirms-capture-of-venezuelas-maduro-no-us-fatalities/): The US President, though, noted that a ‘couple of guys’ sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the extraction carried out by an elite US joint task force
- [‘What If Putin Captures Zelenskyy’: US Lawmaker Slams Trump Over Venezuela Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/what-if-putin-captures-zelenskyy-us-lawmaker-slams-trump-over-venezuela-attack/): US President Trump confirmed overnight military strikes in Venezuela and announced the capture of the country’s President, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife.
- [US-Driven Regime Change In Venezuela? Trump Says Washington Will Be ‘Very Much Involved’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/us-driven-regime-change-in-venezuela-trump-says-washington-will-be-very-much-involved/): Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Washington would not allow anyone to simply “take over where he left off.”
- [Narco-Terrorism, Drug Trafficking And More: Charges US Is Bringing Against Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/narco-terrorism-drug-trafficking-and-more-charges-us-is-bringing-against-venezuelas-maduro/): US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said that deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will face criminal charges following an indictment in New York. 
- [Fear, joy, hope: Venezuelans react to Maduro capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/fear-joy-hope-venezuelans-react-to-maduro-capture/): Venezuelans reacted with everything from fear to joy as the US claims to have captured Nicolas Maduro.
- ['Stolen Oil Must Be Returned To US': JD Vance Defends Strikes On Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/stolen-oil-must-be-returned-to-us-jd-vance-defends-strikes-on-venezuela/): Vance’s remarks came hours after Trump announced that the United States had carried out what he described as a ‘large-scale strike’ against Venezuela.
- [From Bus Driver To President: What Is 'Captured’ Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro's Net Worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/from-bus-driver-to-president-what-is-captured-venezuelan-leader-nicolas-maduros-net-worth/): Trump said Maduro and his wife were taken out of Venezuela and placed in US custody.
- [Venezuela: American regime change with a Trumpian twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/venezuela-american-regime-change-with-a-trumpian-twist/): Trump has added a particular layer of dementedness to the latest unprovoked US aggression.
- [Colombia braces with alarm after Maduro’s removal in Venezuela by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/colombia-braces-with-alarm-after-maduros-removal-in-venezuela-by-us/): Colombia could face its own turmoil from the stunning turn of events both in violence and a mass influx of refugees.
- [Photos: Aftermath of US air strikes in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/photos-aftermath-of-us-air-strikes-in-venezuela/): Trump confirms Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela during joint US operation lasting under 30 minutes.
- [Where Is María Corina? Nobel Winner and Venezuela Leader Who Praised Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/where-is-maria-corina-nobel-winner-and-venezuela-leader-who-praised-trump/): Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, has become the most recognised face of the Venezuelan opposition in recent years.
- [From Guns N’ Roses To Airstrikes: US Action In Venezuela Recalls 1989 Panama Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/from-guns-n-roses-to-airstrikes-us-action-in-venezuela-recalls-1989-panama-invasion/): The US strike on Venezuela revives memories of the 1989 Panama invasion, when American forces last intervened militarily in Latin America to remove Manuel Noriega.
- [Iran’s Khamenei says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/irans-khamenei-says-rioters-must-be-put-in-their-place-amid-protests/): Supreme leader says authorities should only ‘talk to protesters’, not rioters, as antigovernment demonstrations grow.
- [Who is Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/who-is-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro/): The US has announced it has captured Nicolas Maduro. Al Jazeera takes a look at his political career
- [Trump bombs Venezuela, US ‘captures’ Maduro: All that we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/trump-bombs-venezuela-us-captures-maduro-all-that-we-know/): Venezuelan vice president says Maduro’s whereabouts unknown after dramatic attacks capping months of tension.
- [LIVE: Senegal vs Sudan – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/live-senegal-vs-sudan-afcon-2025/): Follow our live build-up with full team news, in advance of our text commentary stream of the last 16 tie.
- [What Is Delta Force? US Military Unit That ‘Captured’ Venezuelan President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/what-is-delta-force-us-military-unit-that-captured-venezuelan-president-maduro/): Delta Force is one of the United States Army’s most secretive and elite units, with a main focus on counterterrorism.
- [NASA Rejects NYT Claim On Library Closure, Says No Scientific Material Will Be Discarded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/nasa-rejects-nyt-claim-on-library-closure-says-no-scientific-material-will-be-discarded/): NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman also explained the background behind the decision to close the Goddard library.
- [Crushing Digital Dissent: Pakistani Court Hands Life Sentences To Journalists | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/03/crushing-digital-dissent-pakistani-court-hands-life-sentences-to-journalists-exclusive-details/): Sources say that the court operates under the direct influence of General Asim Munir, serving as a political instrument to silence anti-establishment voices
- [Patients evacuated after Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/patients-evacuated-after-russian-strike-hits-kyiv-clinic/): A Russian overnight strike hit a medical facility in Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
- [‘Ultimate Sin’: Report Says Machado Lost Trump’s Support After Accepting Nobel Prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/ultimate-sin-report-says-machado-lost-trumps-support-after-accepting-nobel-prize/): A report says Trump viewed Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize as a personal slight, shaping Washington’s reluctance to back her after Maduro’s fall.
- [What Is Monroe Doctrine? Trump Invokes 200-Year-Old Proclamation To Justify Maduro's Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-is-monroe-doctrine-trump-invokes-200-year-old-proclamation-to-justify-maduros-capture/): US President Donald Trump invoked the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 to justify the audacious US military operation to attack Venezuela and capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- [32 Cubans Killed In US Attack In Venezuela, Says Havana Government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/32-cubans-killed-in-us-attack-in-venezuela-says-havana-government/): 32 Cubans died resisting US forces in Venezuela during the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Havana declared mourning and praised their heroism. Trump warned Cuba is near collapse.
- [10 Convicted For Cyber-Bullying French First Lady Brigitte Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/10-convicted-for-cyber-bullying-french-first-lady-brigitte-macron/): The court ruled that the defendants had posted “degrading, insulting and malicious” comments about Brigitte Macron, including false claims about her gender and sexuality.
- [‘Disastrous Outcomes Every Time US Topples A Govt’: Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard On Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/disastrous-outcomes-every-time-us-topples-a-govt-intel-chief-tulsi-gabbard-on-venezuela/): Gabbard calls for diplomacy with Russia to avoid escalation in Venezuela.
- [Beyond Drugs And Gangs? Why US Capture Of Maduro Has Sparked Debate Over Venezuela's Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/beyond-drugs-and-gangs-why-us-capture-of-maduro-has-sparked-debate-over-venezuelas-oil/): US President Donald Trump cast the operation as action against gangs and narco-networks, but Nicolás Maduro’s capture has sparked a broader debate over Venezuela’s oil.
- [Amorim sacked by Manchester United; Fletcher named as interim manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/amorim-sacked-by-manchester-united-fletcher-named-as-interim-manager/): Amorim’s tumultuous reign as manager comes to an end after 14 months as academy coach Fletcher takes over temporarily.
- [What will happen to parts of Venezuela’s economy affected by US sanctions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-will-happen-to-parts-of-venezuelas-economy-affected-by-us-sanctions/): Economist Francisco Rodriguez: regaining access to blocked assets will be essential for Venezuela’s economic recovery
- [Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond ‘yellow line’ in north, bombs south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/israel-extends-gaza-occupation-beyond-yellow-line-in-north-bombs-south/): Israeli attacks have killed at least 414 Palestinians and injured 1,145 in daily truce violations since October 10.
- [Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: Inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/thousands-of-forced-disappearances-under-hasina-rule-in-bangladesh-inquiry/): The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances members says disappearances were ‘primarily political’.
- ['That's Enough Now': Greenland PM Responds To Donald Trump's Latest Annexation Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/thats-enough-now-greenland-pm-responds-to-donald-trumps-latest-annexation-threat/): Trump reignites US interest in Greenland, citing security concerns, prompting warnings from Greenland and Denmark to respect international law and NATO agreements.
- [What is the US charging Nicolas Maduro with?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-is-the-us-charging-nicolas-maduro-with/): Maduro and five others are charged in the US with a number of crimes, including ‘narco-terrorism’.
- [Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trumps-bid-to-commandeer-venezuelas-oil-sector-faces-hurdles-experts-say/): Exploiting Latin American country’s reserves faces obstacles from decrepit infrastructure to leadership uncertainty.
- [China's Xi Criticises ‘Unilateral, Bullying Acts’ In Subtle Swipe At US Over Venezuela Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/chinas-xi-criticises-unilateral-bullying-acts-in-subtle-swipe-at-us-over-venezuela-operation/): Xi warned that in a world marked by growing uncertainty and turmoil, “unilateral” and “bullying” actions are seriously undermining the international order.
- [Sharada Iyer, Sister Of Singer Chitra Iyer, Dies While Trekking In Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/sharada-iyer-sister-of-singer-chitra-iyer-dies-while-trekking-in-oman/): Sharada Iyer, sister of Chitra Iyer, died in a trekking accident in Oman. Her last rites will take place on January 7 in Kerala.
- [What Is Nicolas Maduro's Cartel De Los Soles And Why Labelled It A Terrorist Organisation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-is-nicolas-maduros-cartel-de-los-soles-and-why-labelled-it-a-terrorist-organisation/): The label ‘Cartel de los Soles’ dates back to the early 1990s, when two National Guard generals were accused of involvement in drug trafficking
- [Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/who-is-cilia-flores-venezuelas-first-combatant/): First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?
- [The Yemeni crisis: More complexity and many repercussions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/the-yemeni-crisis-more-complexity-and-many-repercussions/): External interventions created political and administrative chaos that intensified internal divisions.
- [Syria’s new currency removes al-Assad family images, seeks to boost economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/syrias-new-currency-removes-al-assad-family-images-seeks-to-boost-economy/): Authorities remove two zeros from the pound, hoping to simplify transactions and regain trust in the currency.
- [Venezuela’s acting president meets cabinet ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuelas-acting-president-meets-cabinet-ministers/): Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez met with the country’s cabinet of ministers after Maduro’s abduction.
- [Mixed messages from Trump administration on US ‘running’ Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/mixed-messages-from-trump-administration-on-us-running-venezuela/): Donald Trump claimed the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, his top diplomat Marco Rubio insisted the US would not be in charge.
- [Can A Foreign Government Legally Arrest A Sitting Head Of State? The Maduro Case Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/can-a-foreign-government-legally-arrest-a-sitting-head-of-state-the-maduro-case-explained/): Monday’s UNSC session will test how international law interprets the US capture of a serving president and whether such an operation can be legally justified.
- [Four Indian Expats, Including Three Siblings, Killed In Abu Dhabi Car Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/four-indian-expats-including-three-siblings-killed-in-abu-dhabi-car-crash/): A relative told Gulf News that while three of the couple’s children and their maid died in the accident, the parents and two other siblings sustained serious injuries.
- [How Many People In Pakistan Earn Rs 1 Lakh A Month? The Numbers May Surprise You](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/how-many-people-in-pakistan-earn-rs-1-lakh-a-month-the-numbers-may-surprise-you/): Estimates suggest that only between 4,00,000-10,00,000 people in the entire country earn more than 3 lakh Pakistani rupees a month
- [Venezuelan interim leader tones down criticism, ready to ‘work with the US’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuelan-interim-leader-tones-down-criticism-ready-to-work-with-the-us/): Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘balanced and respectful’ relationship with Washington during transition.
- [‘Fulfil Your Prior Commitments With Us’: China Presses Pakistan On CPEC Delivery, Security Failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/fulfil-your-prior-commitments-with-us-china-presses-pakistan-on-cpec-delivery-security-failures/): Beijing made it clear that all new financial assistance would be conditional upon the completion of previously promised CPEC projects.
- ['Thanks For Ridiculous Things You Do': Jimmy Kimmel Credits Trump After Winning Critics Choice Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/thanks-for-ridiculous-things-you-do-jimmy-kimmel-credits-trump-after-winning-critics-choice-award/): Jimmy Kimmel won the Critics Choice Award for best talk show, roasting Donald Trump and thanking supporters after ABC suspended his show over comments about death of Charlie Kirk.
- [Indian-Origin Couple Killed In US Road Accident, Two Children Critically Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/indian-origin-couple-killed-in-us-road-accident-two-children-critically-injured/): The couple had visited Palakollu around 10 days ago and returned to the US after celebrating New Year festivities in Dubai during their journey.
- [US Media Knew Of Donald Trump's Venezuela Raid In Advance, Refrained From Publishing: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/us-media-knew-of-donald-trumps-venezuela-raid-in-advance-refrained-from-publishing-report/): Some major US news outlets knew in advance of the US military raid in Venezuela but delayed reporting after officials warned it could endanger American troops, a report claimed.
- [Nicolas Maduro Is Not The First President The US Has 'Captured'. The List Started In 1989](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/nicolas-maduro-is-not-the-first-president-the-us-has-captured-the-list-started-in-1989/): US forces detained Nicolas Maduro, echoing the 1989 capture of Manuel Noriega in Panama during Operation Just Cause, highlighting recurring patterns in US interventions
- [NBA: Lakers rally past Grizzlies as Phoenix steal Oklahoma’s thunder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/nba-lakers-rally-past-grizzlies-as-phoenix-steal-oklahomas-thunder/): Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead LA Lakers’ charge to beat Memphis twice in three days as Oklahoma lose to Phoenix.
- [Trump warns of potential second strike on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-warns-of-potential-second-strike-on-venezuela/): Trump told reporters that the US is ready to carry out a second strike on Venezuela if its government doesn’t cooperate.
- [Trump threatens Colombia’s president, says Cuba is “ready to fall”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-threatens-colombias-president-says-cuba-is-ready-to-fall/): Donald Trump has threatened Colombia’s president following the US’s abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
- [Trump spurns Kremlin’s Putin residence attack claim, Russia kills 2 in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-spurns-kremlins-putin-residence-attack-claim-russia-kills-2-in-kyiv/): Russia’s Defence Ministry had published a video of a downed drone it said Ukraine had launched at Putin’s residence.
- [All About ‘Hell On Earth’ Brooklyn Jail Where Venezuela’s Maduro Is Being Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/all-about-hell-on-earth-brooklyn-jail-where-venezuelas-maduro-is-being-held/): The jail has previously held high-profile inmates such as music stars R Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
- [LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in court, Trump threatens more strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/live-venezuelas-maduro-to-appear-in-court-trump-threatens-more-strikes/): UN Security Council to discuss the US action as Trump insists on control of Venezuela.
- [‘Casual Racism’: Mahesh Jethmalani Says US Data Debunks ‘Takers’ Stereotype About Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/casual-racism-mahesh-jethmalani-says-us-data-debunks-takers-stereotype-about-indians/): Jethmalani said the data itself disproves the narrative of Indians as “takers” or “burdens,” arguing that Indians are net contributors wherever they live.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,411](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1411/): These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Who Was Nikitha Rao Godishala, 27-Year-Old Indian Woman Found Dead At Ex-Boyfriend's US Home?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/who-was-nikitha-rao-godishala-27-year-old-indian-woman-found-dead-at-ex-boyfriends-us-home/): Godishala, a data and strategy analyst, was found murdered at her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma’s, Maryland home. Sharma fled to India and faces murder charges.
- [Who's In Charge Of Venezuela? Trump's Big Claim, Rubio's Step Back And The Oil Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/whos-in-charge-of-venezuela-trumps-big-claim-rubios-step-back-and-the-oil-debate/): As the US asserts sweeping control following Maduro’s capture, Trump and Rubio offer contrasting signals about who governs Venezuela, with oil ambitions shaping the path ahead.
- [‘Tomorrow It Could Be Any Country’: Venezuela Warns World As US Captures Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/tomorrow-it-could-be-any-country-venezuela-warns-world-as-us-captures-maduro/): Trump has warned Rodriguez she could face a “bigger price” than Maduro if she does not cooperate.
- [Is Greenland Next After Venezuela? Trump Renews Push For Arctic Island Claiming US Security Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/is-greenland-next-after-venezuela-trump-renews-push-for-arctic-island-claiming-us-security-threats/): Trump said Greenland is vital because of growing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, especially as melting ice opens new shipping routes and military opportunities.
- [‘2026 Going To Be Amazing’: Musk Dines With Trump After Praising POTUS Over Venezuela Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/2026-going-to-be-amazing-musk-dines-with-trump-after-praising-potus-over-venezuela-attack/): In Maduro’s absence, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stepped in as interim leader.
- [‘We’re In Charge’: Trump Pushes For ‘Total Access’ To Venezuela’s Oil After US Action Against Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/were-in-charge-trump-pushes-for-total-access-to-venezuelas-oil-after-us-action-against-maduro/): Donald Trump described Venezuela as “a dead country right now,” saying it was an example of what the US would have become had he lost the election.
- [US Attack On Venezuela Live Updates: Maduro Set To Appear In NY Court, Trump Says 'Case Is Infallible'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/us-attack-on-venezuela-live-updates-maduro-set-to-appear-in-ny-court-trump-says-case-is-infallible/): Nicolás Maduro faces US court in New York on narco-terrorism charges after capture. Trump vows conviction and warns Delcy Rodríguez over Venezuela’s resources.
- ['Persecuted Very Unfairly': Trump Defends Pardon Of Honduras' Former President After Maduro's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/persecuted-very-unfairly-trump-defends-pardon-of-honduras-former-president-after-maduros-arrest/): Trump administration faces renewed scrutiny after Maduro’s capture revives criticism of Trump’s pardon of ex-Honduran leader Hernández who was convicted on drug-trafficking charges
- [Trump threatens Colombia’s Petro, says Cuba ‘looks like it’s ready to fall’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-threatens-colombias-petro-says-cuba-looks-like-its-ready-to-fall/): US president says a military operation focused on Colombia’s government ‘sounds good’ to him.
- [Trump’s abduction of Maduro escalates concerns over potential war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trumps-abduction-of-maduro-escalates-concerns-over-potential-war-with-iran/): Experts say US military action in Caracas ‘gives momentum’ for conflict with Tehran and deals another blow to diplomacy.
- [Russia Launches Air Attack On Ukraine, Kyiv Mayor Urges Residents To Take Shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/russia-launches-air-attack-on-ukraine-kyiv-mayor-urges-residents-to-take-shelter/): Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters as explosions were reported across Kyiv.
- [‘Operation Colombia Sounds Good’: Trump Targets Another Latin American Nation After Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/operation-colombia-sounds-good-trump-targets-another-latin-american-nation-after-venezuela/): Trump suggested possible US military action in Colombia after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- ['Going To Pay A Price Bigger Than Maduro': Trump Warns Venezuela's Acting President If She Defies US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/going-to-pay-a-price-bigger-than-maduro-trump-warns-venezuelas-acting-president-if-she-defies-us/): Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences if she defies Washington after the US-led capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- [N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/n-koreas-kim-oversees-hypersonic-missile-tests-cites-geopolitical-crisis/): Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea’s nuclear deterrent, citing ‘recent geopolitical crisis’, state media reports.
- [Cuba says 32 Cubans killed during US raids on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/cuba-says-32-cubans-killed-during-us-raids-on-venezuela/): Havana declares two days of mourning for the Cubans killed in US’s operation to capture Nicolas Maduro.
- [Denmark PM urges Trump to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/denmark-pm-urges-trump-to-stop-threatening-greenland/): The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.
- [Venezuela decries ‘cowardly kidnapping’ as officials back Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuela-decries-cowardly-kidnapping-as-officials-back-maduro/): US secretary of state backtracks claims that the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, as Trump threatens country’s acting president.
- [Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/israel-kills-two-people-in-new-attack-on-southern-lebanon/): Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.
- [Israel launches deadly strikes in Gaza in new ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/israel-launches-deadly-strikes-in-gaza-in-new-ceasefire-violations/): The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid.
- [Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/cameroon-edge-south-africa-2-1-to-book-afcon-quarterfinal-with-morocco/): Indomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up clash with hosts.
- [Here’s how the US imposed regime change overnight in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/heres-how-the-us-imposed-regime-change-overnight-in-venezuela/): The US bombed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Here’s how regime change unfolded overnight.
- [Greek flights restart after radio loss grinds airport operations to halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/greek-flights-restart-after-radio-loss-grinds-airport-operations-to-halt/): Air traffic was disrupted and there was no way to communicate with aircraft over the airspace, authorities said.
- [Venezuelans reflect on Maduro’s removal, grappling with hope and fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuelans-reflect-on-maduros-removal-grappling-with-hope-and-fear/): Nicolas Maduro’s fall sparks celebration and anxiety among Venezuelans, raising questions about their nation’s future.
- [What might the US do next after Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/what-might-the-us-do-next-after-venezuela/): There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
- [Venezuela’s oil, not alleged drug trafficking, caught Trump’s eye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuelas-oil-not-alleged-drug-trafficking-caught-trumps-eye/): Donald Trump now says he wants American companies to take over Venezuelan fields in order to extract and sell resources.
- [US Indictment Frames Maduro, His Inner Circle As Narco-Terror Financiers | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-indictment-frames-maduro-his-inner-circle-as-narco-terror-financiers-exclusive/): After Nicolas Maduro’s capture, the US revealed an indictment where it charged the deposed Venezuelan President with narco-terrorism and a conspiracy to import cocaine into the US.
- [Spanish Empire: Sword and Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/spanish-empire-sword-and-cross/): How Spain conquered with armies and missionaries, fusing faith, force and gold into global dominance.
- ['Caused By Extreme Leftists': Berlin Officials On Power Outage That Affected 45,000 Homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/caused-by-extreme-leftists-berlin-officials-on-power-outage-that-affected-45000-homes/): A suspected far-left Volcano Group arson attack in southwest Berlin left up to 45,000 households without power, with ongoing restoration process.
- [US Won’t Govern Venezuela, Will Enforce Oil ‘Quarantine’: Marco Rubio Walks Back Trump's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/us-wont-govern-venezuela-will-enforce-oil-quarantine-marco-rubio-walks-back-trumps-claim/): The remarks came a day after Trump said the US would be ‘running’ Venezuela after Maduro was ousted.
- [Has the US made peace with the rise of China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/has-the-us-made-peace-with-the-rise-of-china/): China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power.
- [Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/syrian-government-and-kurdish-led-sdf-fail-to-progress-on-military-merger/): The implementation of a deal to integrate SDF forces with state institutions has stalled since it was signed in March.
- ['Fentanyl Smuggled From Venezuela': JD Vance Defends US Action Amid Criticism Over Maduro Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/fentanyl-smuggled-from-venezuela-jd-vance-defends-us-action-amid-criticism-over-maduro-detention/): Trump claimed that Venezuela was responsible for facilitating drugs killing Americans, but statistics show that most overdoses are from fentanyl, which doesn’t come from Venezuela.
- [Teachers, Students From Chinese Universities Participate In Hindi Diwas Event In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/teachers-students-from-chinese-universities-participate-in-hindi-diwas-event-in-beijing/): Beijing university teachers and students joined Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2026 at the Indian Embassy, highlighting Hindi’s global and cultural importance.
- ['Act Of Aggression': Venezuela Activates Armed Forces After US Offensive, Demands Maduro's Return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/act-of-aggression-venezuela-activates-armed-forces-after-us-offensive-demands-maduros-return/): Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López demanded the “immediate return” of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife after they were captured by US forces.
- [From Afghanistan To Iraq: Ten Regimes That US Toppled And The Mess They Left Behind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/from-afghanistan-to-iraq-ten-regimes-that-us-toppled-and-the-mess-they-left-behind/): US regime changes from Iran to Ukraine shaped global politics, often causing wars, & instability, with lasting consequences like terrorism, refugee crises, and regional tensions.
- [Shocking Scenes From Bangladesh As Police Clash With Traders, Drag Child Along With Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/shocking-scenes-from-bangladesh-as-police-clash-with-traders-drag-child-along-with-mother/): Bangladesh police baton-charged traders in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, who were protesting against a new system aimed at halting illegal mobile phones.
- [Satellite Images Show Damage At Venezuela’s Fuerte Tiuna Where Nicolás Maduro Was Captured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/satellite-images-show-damage-at-venezuelas-fuerte-tiuna-where-nicolas-maduro-was-captured/): Maduro and Flores were at their official residence inside the Fuerte Tiuna installation when US forces moved in.
- [UN General Assembly president on war, vetoes and UN reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/un-general-assembly-president-on-war-vetoes-and-un-reform/): Annalena Baerbock on UN credibility, Security Council vetoes, Gaza, Ukraine, and whether reform is possible before 2030.
- [Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/nigeria-vs-mozambique-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Nigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament’s most potent attackers chase their fourth title.
- [LIVE: South Africa vs Cameroon – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/live-south-africa-vs-cameroon-afcon-2025/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa face Cameroon in a last-16 showdown.
- [Spies To Skies: Inside The US Operation To Capture Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/spies-to-skies-inside-the-us-operation-to-capture-venezuelas-maduro/): Operation Absolute Resolve: From CIA team in Venezuela to replica of Maduro’s fortress, drone strikes & even blowtorches to cut through metal doors, US’s planning began in August
- [Who is Nicolas Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/who-is-nicolas-maduro/): From humble beginnings in a working-class neighbourhood to an authoritarian presidency, here is a look at Maduro’s life.
- [Gunmen kill over 30 in village raid, abduct others in northern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/gunmen-kill-over-30-in-village-raid-abduct-others-in-northern-nigeria/): Witnesses say the attackers drove motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately on the Kasuwan ⁠Daji market in Demo.
- [‘Thought I’d Be A Sex Slave’: Former Israeli Hostage Recounts Sexual Abuse In Hamas Captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/thought-id-be-a-sex-slave-former-israeli-hostage-recounts-sexual-abuse-in-hamas-captivity/): Israeli hostage Romi Gonen said senior Hamas figures offered to prioritise her release if she promised to stay silent.
- [Four Questions, 50 Seconds: Inside NYT Reporter’s 4.30 am Call With Trump After Maduro’s Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/four-questions-50-seconds-inside-nyt-reporters-4-30-am-call-with-trump-after-maduros-capture/): Minutes after announcing Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Donald Trump took a pre-dawn call from a New York Times reporter, briefly discussing the US operation carried out in Caracas.
- [Trader Turns ₹27 Lakh Bet On Maduro’s Exit Into ₹3.9 Crore After US Captures Venezuelan President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/trader-turns-%e2%82%b927-lakh-bet-on-maduros-exit-into-%e2%82%b93-9-crore-after-us-captures-venezuelan-president/): The market for Maduro’s removal began climbing hours before Donald Trump’s announcement that he was captured by US military forces during an operation in Venezuela.
- ['Good Of Venezuelans Must Prevail': Pope Leo Expresses 'Deep Concern' After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/good-of-venezuelans-must-prevail-pope-leo-expresses-deep-concern-after-us-strikes/): He called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the United States’ toppling of President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Saudi-backed government forces retake multiple cities in southern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/saudi-backed-government-forces-retake-multiple-cities-in-southern-yemen/): Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, says Homeland Shield forces had achieved ‘record success’.
- [Photo of Maduro bound and blindfolded posted by Trump sparks condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/photo-of-maduro-bound-and-blindfolded-posted-by-trump-sparks-condemnation/): The image of abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bound and blindfolded prompted shock and condemnation.
- [Former world boxing champion Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/former-world-boxing-champion-tyson-fury-comes-out-of-retirement-again/): ‘Been away for a while but I’m back now, 37 years old and still punching,’ Fury said in a post announcing his return.
- [Venezuelans divided after US attack and Maduro’s abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/venezuelans-divided-after-us-attack-and-maduros-abduction/): Venezuelans are divided between fear of ongoing US intervention and celebrating Maduro’s removal.
- [Pakistan's Foreign Minister Holds Talks With Bangladeshi Counterpart Amid Strained India Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/pakistans-foreign-minister-holds-talks-with-bangladeshi-counterpart-amid-strained-india-ties/): Pakistan and Bangladesh have seen a rapid thaw in tense relations after the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, as ties between New Delhi and Dhaka became strained.
- [Bangladesh Police Detain Student Leader Who Boasted Of Burning Hindu Cop Alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/bangladesh-police-detain-student-leader-who-boasted-of-burning-hindu-cop-alive/): Mahdi Hasan had identified himself as one of those involved in the killing of Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury, who was burnt alive at Baniachang Police Station in August 2024.
- [Air Traffic Radio Failure Grounds Flights Across Greece, Thousands Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/air-traffic-radio-failure-grounds-flights-across-greece-thousands-stranded/): Flights across Greece were grounded after a radio frequency collapse crippled air traffic communication, stranding thousands.
- [Swiss police identify 16 more bodies after deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/swiss-police-identify-16-more-bodies-after-deadly-new-years-eve-bar-fire/): Officials are continuing efforts to identify the remaining casualties from the fire that killed 40 people.
- [Who is Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, now leading the country?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/who-is-venezuelan-vice-president-delcy-rodriguez-now-leading-the-country/): Rodriguez has a long history of representing the socialist ‘revolution’ of late President Hugo Chavez.
- [‘In Support Of The People’: Elon Musk Announces Free Starlink Internet In Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/in-support-of-the-people-elon-musk-announces-free-starlink-internet-in-venezuela/): Elon Musk and Starlink announced free broadband internet for Venezuela until February 3, supporting citizens amid ongoing political unrest.
- [Attention Turns To ‘The Prince’ After US Captures Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, His Wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/attention-turns-to-the-prince-after-us-captures-venezuelas-president-nicolas-maduro-his-wife/): US federal prosecutors say Maduro Guerra played a central role in organising cocaine shipments from Venezuela to the US.
- [Jaishankar To Visit France, Luxembourg; To Address French Ambassadors’ Meet As Guest Of Honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/jaishankar-to-visit-france-luxembourg-to-address-french-ambassadors-meet-as-guest-of-honour/): Jaishankar will meet the French leadership in Paris and hold talks with his counterpart Jean Noel Barrot, as well as address the 31st edition of the French Ambassador’s Conference.
- [We just witnessed power kidnapping the law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/we-just-witnessed-power-kidnapping-the-law/): The US attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader have no basis in law.
- [Longtime Al Jazeera anchor and journalist Jamil Azar passes away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/04/longtime-al-jazeera-anchor-and-journalist-jamil-azar-passes-away/): Jamil Azar, 89, was the author of Al Jazeera’s motto, ‘The opinion and the other opinion’.
- [Iran’s New Year demonstrations and the question of regime survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/irans-new-year-demonstrations-and-the-question-of-regime-survival/): Iran’s New Year protests expose the pressures shaping the political system’s response to dissent.
- [Jail Outfits, Bandages: Courtroom Sketch Captures First Court Appearance Of Maduro, Wife In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/jail-outfits-bandages-courtroom-sketch-captures-first-court-appearance-of-maduro-wife-in-us/): A courtroom sketch shows toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores in a US court. They will remain in custody until their next hearing on March 17.
- ['Was Asked For Jizya, Threatened With Wife's Abduction': Friend Of Hindu Man Killed In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/was-asked-for-jizya-threatened-with-wifes-abduction-friend-of-hindu-man-killed-in-bangladesh/): A family friend of the Hindu man killed in Bangladesh told CNN-News18 that the deceased was an ordinary man with no political links. He was allegedly threatened with extortion.
- [Can Glow-In-The-Dark Paint Replace Streetlights? Malaysia Tried It—Here’s What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/can-glow-in-the-dark-paint-replace-streetlights-malaysia-tried-it-heres-what-happened/): For Malaysian drivers accustomed to pitch-dark rural roads, the transformation felt revolutionary.
- [Sabalenka credits ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match for ‘great fitness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/sabalenka-credits-battle-of-the-sexes-tennis-match-for-great-fitness/): Women’s number one believes the match against Nick Kyrgios helped her to up the intensity of her power-packed game.
- [Danish PM says US attack on Greenland would be the end of NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/danish-pm-says-us-attack-on-greenland-would-be-the-end-of-nato/): Mette Frederiksen’s warning comes after Trump again threatened to takeover control of Greenland.
- [A US drug policy contrast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/a-us-drug-policy-contrast/): We compare and contrast Trump’s indictment of Maduro for drug trafficking with his pardon of Juan Orlando Hernandez.
- [‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/new-phase-india-eyes-bangladesh-thaw-with-bnp-before-elections/): In advance of elections in Bangladesh, India and the BNP are trying to reset historically strained ties. Will it work?
- [Venezuela’s Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/venezuelas-machado-says-she-hasnt-spoken-to-trump-since-october/): The opposition leader tells Fox News she is ‘grateful’ for Trump’s ‘courageous vision’ after Maduro’s abduction.
- [Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/gaza-children-risk-snipers-to-attend-tent-schools/): Gaza students brave snipers in ‘yellow zone’ tent schools as UNICEF warns 25% of children now have speech impediments.
- [Venezuela's Opposition Leader Vows To Return ‘As Soon As Possible’, Rejects Interim President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/venezuelas-opposition-leader-vows-to-return-as-soon-as-possible-rejects-interim-president/): “I’m planning to go back to Venezuela as soon as possible,” Machado told Fox News host Sean Hannity, speaking from an undisclosed location.
- [After Venezuela, Will Trump Target Colombia, Iran, Or Greenland Next? How US Is Normalising Use Of Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/after-venezuela-will-trump-target-colombia-iran-or-greenland-next-how-us-is-normalising-use-of-force/): In 2026, the message appears to be that distance, sovereignty, and diplomatic status may no longer guarantee insulation from American coercive power
- ['Want To Give It To Him': Machado Offers Nobel Peace Prize To Trump After Venezuela Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/want-to-give-it-to-him-machado-offers-nobel-peace-prize-to-trump-after-venezuela-raid/): Machado dedicated her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, praising his role in Maduro’s capture and expressing her wish to share the prize with him.
- [Israeli army vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israeli-army-vehicles-enter-quneitra-countryside-village-in-southern-syria/): Israel has, since the fall of al-Assad, extended its occupation of Syrian territory staged raids and bombardments
- ['Remove Her Clothes': Musk's Grok Faces Backlash Over Sexual Deepfakes; EU, Britain Join Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/remove-her-clothes-musks-grok-faces-backlash-over-sexual-deepfakes-eu-britain-join-criticism/): Musk’s Grok faces global backlash as EU, UK, France, India, and Malaysia probe its sexualised deepfakes of women and minors, sparking urgent calls for regulatory investigations.
- [Israel kills two in Gaza as Palestinians call for Rafah crossing to open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israel-kills-two-in-gaza-as-palestinians-call-for-rafah-crossing-to-open/): Israeli forces bomb tent in al-Mawasi, killing a five-year-old girl and her uncle, taking death toll since truce to 422.
- [LIVE: UN Security Council members slam US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/live-un-security-council-members-slam-us-abduction-of-venezuelas-maduro/): Global condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.
- [15-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Pathankot On Charges Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/15-year-old-boy-arrested-in-pathankot-on-charges-of-spying-for-pakistans-isi/): Police said the minor had been sharing sensitive information related to India with ISI handlers for the past one year.
- [‘Stronger Than Ever’: Trump Says US Will Receive Over $600 Billion In Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/stronger-than-ever-trump-says-us-will-receive-over-600-billion-in-tariffs/): Soon after returning to power in January 2025, Trump and his team began using tariffs as a key tool of national security and foreign policy.
- [Who Is Alvin Hellerstein? 92-Year-Old Judge Presides Over High-Stakes Case Against Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/who-is-alvin-hellerstein-92-year-old-judge-presides-over-high-stakes-case-against-maduro/): Alvin Hellerstein, 92, is a US judge known for high-profile cases, including those involving Trump, major fraud, and 9/11 civil suits.
- [US critics and allies condemn Maduro’s abduction at UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-critics-and-allies-condemn-maduros-abduction-at-un-security-council/): Denmark and Mexico, also threatened by US President Donald Trump, warn that the US violated international law.
- ['We Need Greenland': Donald Trump Revives Annexation Rhetoric, Sparks Backlash In Denmark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/we-need-greenland-donald-trump-revives-annexation-rhetoric-sparks-backlash-in-denmark/): Donald Trump said the United States “needs Greenland” for national security and indicated the issue would be revisited in the coming weeks.
- [Ukraine Prepares For Meetings In Europe This Week, Zelenskyy Says In Contact With Trump's Team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ukraine-prepares-for-meetings-in-europe-this-week-zelenskyy-says-in-contact-with-trumps-team/): The meeting, planned in Europe, is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense and accelerating the end of the war with Russia.
- ['Accused Not Her Ex-Boyfriend': Father Of Hyderabad Woman Found Dead In US Seeks Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/accused-not-her-ex-boyfriend-father-of-hyderabad-woman-found-dead-in-us-seeks-justice/): The father of Nikitha Godishala, the Hyderabad woman found dead in the US, has denied the accused was her ex-boyfriend and called for repatriation of her remains.
- [Alarms raised as Trump’s CDC cuts number of suggested vaccines for children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/alarms-raised-as-trumps-cdc-cuts-number-of-suggested-vaccines-for-children/): An American Academy of Pediatrics official warns that changes made by political appointees could harm children.
- [Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/eva-schloss-holocaust-survivor-and-stepsister-of-anne-frank-dies-at-96/): UK’s King Charles III praises Schloss for her lifelong work on ‘overcoming hatred and prejudice’ around the world.
- [Americans evenly split on Maduro’s abduction, poll shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/americans-evenly-split-on-maduros-abduction-poll-shows/): One in three Americans opposes the Venezuelan leader’s abduction by US forces, a poll shows, while others are unsure.
- [Nikitha Godishala Murder: Ex-Lover Looted Lakhs From Her Before Fleeing US, Sister Alleges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/nikitha-godishala-murder-ex-lover-looted-lakhs-from-her-before-fleeing-us-sister-alleges/): Nikitha Godishala was found dead at Arjun Sharma’s US residence. Arjun allegedly withdrew USD 3,500 from her account before fleeing to India, where he was arrested by Interpol.
- [US Attack On Venezuela LIVE Updates: Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In As Venezuela’s President After Maduro's Abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-attack-on-venezuela-live-updates-delcy-rodriguez-sworn-in-as-venezuelas-president-after-maduros-abduction/): US Attacks Venezuela LIVE Updates: Venezuela’s Vice-President and oil minister Delcy Rodriguez was formally sworn in as the country’s interim president.
- ['Country Must Be Fixed First': Trump Rules Out Early Polls In Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/country-must-be-fixed-first-trump-rules-out-early-polls-in-venezuela-after-maduros-capture/): Donald Trump has ruled out holding elections in Venezuela in the near term, warning of possible further military action, saying that Washington would focus on rebuilding Venezuela.
- [‘One Dance Move Too Many’: How Maduro’s Regular TV Appearances Provoked Trump To Attack Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/one-dance-move-too-many-how-maduros-regular-tv-appearances-provoked-trump-to-attack-venezuela/): Nicolás Maduro is currently held in U.S. custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,412](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1412/): These are the key developments from day 1,412 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Heavy Gunfire Near Venezuela's Presidential Palace In Caracas; Drones, Aircraft Sounds Heard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/heavy-gunfire-near-venezuelas-presidential-palace-in-caracas-drones-aircraft-sounds-heard/): Heavy gunfire was reported near Venezuela’s presidential palace in Caracas after security forces opened fire in response to unidentified drones flying over the complex.
- [Hindu Grocery Trader Stabbed To Death In Bangladesh, 2nd Minority Attack In Last 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/hindu-grocery-trader-stabbed-to-death-in-bangladesh-2nd-minority-attack-in-last-24-hours/): Mani Chakraborty, a grocery shop owner, was attacked on Monday night while running his shop at Charsindur Bazar in Narsingdi district of Dhaka.
- [Central African Republic’s Touadera wins third presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/central-african-republics-touadera-wins-third-presidential-term/): Provisional results show Faustin-Archange Touadera received 76.15 percent of the vote in December 28 election.
- [Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies on Venezuela: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-administration-sets-meetings-with-oil-companies-on-venezuela-report/): The three biggest US oil companies have so far not had any meetings with the government, contradicting Trump’s comments.
- [Hundreds of tourists stuck on Yemeni island as tensions simmer on mainland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/hundreds-of-tourists-stuck-on-yemeni-island-as-tensions-simmer-on-mainland/): Hadramout governor says ports, airports will soon be in action after Saudi-backed forces ousted rebels from south.
- [Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s president after Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/delcy-rodriguez-sworn-in-as-venezuelas-president-after-maduro-abduction/): Trump has signalled that Rodriguez could face dire consequences should she buck US priorities for Venezuela.
- [Osimhen double for Nigeria downs Mozambique to seal AFCON quarterfinal spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/osimhen-double-for-nigeria-downs-mozambique-to-seal-afcon-quarterfinal-spot/): Nigeria will face Algeria or DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal after a 4-0 win against Mozambique.
- [Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/delcy-rodriguez-sworn-in-as-venezuelas-interim-president/): Venezuelan state TV footage shows Vice President Delcy Rodriguez being formally sworn in as interim president in Caracas
- [After the shock of Maduro’s capture, what’s next for Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/after-the-shock-of-maduros-capture-whats-next-for-venezuela/): After capturing President Nicolas Maduro, the US says it will ‘run’ Venezuela. What led here, and what happens next?
- [Greenland warns Trump against any ‘fantasies’ of annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/greenland-warns-trump-against-any-fantasies-of-annexation/): Greenland’s leader says there’s no room for ‘threats, pressure, and talk of annexation’ after a new warning from the US.
- [Egypt says it shares ‘identical’ views with Saudi Arabia on Yemen, Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/egypt-says-it-shares-identical-views-with-saudi-arabia-on-yemen-sudan/): Comments come amid widening differences between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, once close partners.
- [Salah seals Egypt win against Benin as AFCON 2025 quarterfinals awaits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/salah-seals-egypt-win-against-benin-as-afcon-2025-quarterfinals-awaits/): Egypt need extra time to beat Benin 3-1, but book a place in the quarterfinals of football’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- [‘Sovereignty of Venezuela at stake’: Venezuela addresses UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/sovereignty-of-venezuela-at-stake-venezuela-addresses-un/): As Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty in a US court on drug charges, Venezuela’s UN addressed the Security Council.
- [EU flags ‘appalling’ child-like deepfakes generated by X’s Grok AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/eu-flags-appalling-child-like-deepfakes-generated-by-xs-grok-ai/): Complaints have mounted over Grok’s new ‘edit image’ feature that some X users exploited to digitally undress people.
- [‘I am still president of my country,’ Nicolas Maduro tells US court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/i-am-still-president-of-my-country-nicolas-maduro-tells-us-court/): “I am still president of my country,” Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared in US court.
- [What does the US attack on Venezuela mean for Russia and China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-does-the-us-attack-on-venezuela-mean-for-russia-and-china/): Beijing and Moscow are strong allies of Venezuela’s abducted President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Venezuela’s abducted leader Nicolas Maduro, wife appear in NYC court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuelas-abducted-leader-nicolas-maduro-wife-appear-in-nyc-court/): Pair led handcuffed and under heavy guard to court two days after abduction from Caracas by US special forces.
- [Why Trump’s regime-change playbook won’t work in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/why-trumps-regime-change-playbook-wont-work-in-iran/): Tehran is no Caracas. The Islamic Republic stands on solid ground even if it faces multiple crises.
- [Maduro’s son delivers message to father at Venezuelan congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/maduros-son-delivers-message-to-father-at-venezuelan-congress/): “We are here fulfilling our duties until you return,” Nicolas Maduro’s son said from the Venezuelan congress.
- [Trump poses with ‘Make Iran Great Again’ hat after Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-poses-with-make-iran-great-again-hat-after-maduro-abduction/): US president renews his threat to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if the country’s security forces kill anti-government protesters.
- [Chants Of 'Reza Shah' And 'Death To Khamenei' Ring Out As Protests Escalate In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/chants-of-reza-shah-and-death-to-khamenei-ring-out-as-protests-escalate-in-iran/): Videos showed crowds chanting “Reza Shah, may your soul be happy” and “Death to Khamenei” during the protest on Monday.
- [Venezuela Orders Police To Arrest Anyone Involved In Supporting US Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuela-orders-police-to-arrest-anyone-involved-in-supporting-us-attack/): Venezuela issued an emergency decree ordering police to find and arrest anyone involved in supporting the US attack on January 3 that topped President Nicolas Maduro.
- ['Historic Moment': Embassy Of Palestine Inaugurated In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/historic-moment-embassy-of-palestine-inaugurated-in-london/): London has officially inaugurated the Embassy of the State of Palestine, upgrading the Palestinian Mission after the United Kingdom recognized the statehood of Palestine.
- [At UNSC, US Calls Maduro 'Narco-Terrorist' As Venezuela Accuses Washington Of Kidnapping Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/at-unsc-us-calls-maduro-narco-terrorist-as-venezuela-accuses-washington-of-kidnapping-him/): At the UN Security Council, the US and Venezuela clashed over the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with Caracas calling it kidnapping and the US labeling Maduro a narco-terrorist.
- [UN questions legality of US operation in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/un-questions-legality-of-us-operation-in-venezuela/): The UN warned Venezuela could face deeper instability after the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Maduro not a head of state, US says at UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/maduro-not-a-head-of-state-us-says-at-un-security-council/): Nicolas Maduro was an “illegitimate so-called president” and not a head of state, the US Ambassador to the UN said.
- [Timeline of protests in Iran after the 1979 Islamic revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/timeline-of-protests-in-iran-after-the-1979-islamic-revolution/): Iranians from all walks of life are no strangers to protests or strikes over political, economic and other grievances.
- [Who Is Barry Pollack? US Attorney Who Defended Julian Assange Set To Represent Maduro In Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/who-is-barry-pollack-us-attorney-who-defended-julian-assange-set-to-represent-maduro-in-court/): Barry Pollack is an experienced lawyer who defended WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on espionage charges. He will represent Maduro in New York in the narco-terrorism case.
- [Russia, China Demand Release Of Nicolas Maduro, His Wife At UNSC Meeting Over Venezuela Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/russia-china-demand-release-of-nicolas-maduro-his-wife-at-unsc-meeting-over-venezuela-crisis/): Russia and China were among the countries that criticised the United States for the “unilateral and illegal” action of capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
- ['I'm Still Venezuela President': Maduro Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Narco-Terrorism Charges In US Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/im-still-venezuela-president-maduro-pleads-not-guilty-to-narco-terrorism-charges-in-us-court/): Maduro pleads not guilty in US court to drug trafficking charges, declaring himself a decent man and president of his country, and telling the judge that he was captured.
- ['Serious Law And Order Breakdown': Another Malaysian MP Condemns Hindu Killings In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/serious-law-and-order-breakdown-another-malaysian-mp-condemns-hindu-killings-in-bangladesh/): In a public statement, YB Senator Dato’ Sivaraj Chandran highlighted a total collapse of legal order in Bangladesh while stressing on the brutal nature of the attacks
- [Colombia’s Petro promises to defend homeland amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/colombias-petro-promises-to-defend-homeland-amid-trump-threats/): Petro criticizes Trump, calling US threats an undue interference in Colombian internal matters under international law.
- [Israel bombs Lebanon saying it targeted Hezbollah and Hamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/israel-bombs-lebanon-saying-it-targeted-hezbollah-and-hamas/): Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued with drone activity in the area.
- [Major Explosion Rocks Dairy Factory In Iran Amid Massive Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/major-explosion-rocks-dairy-factory-in-iran-amid-massive-protests/): Videos emerged on social media showing a huge cloud of smoke rising from the dairy factory in Amol after an explosion at the site, amid ongoing protests.
- [Islamabad Deports Indian Woman Who Married Pakistani Lover After Staying Back Illegally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/islamabad-deports-indian-woman-who-married-pakistani-lover-after-staying-back-illegally/): Sarabjeet Kaur, who visited Pakistan for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary, married Naseer Hussain, converted to Islam as Noor Fatima, and was deported after overstaying her visa.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs Mozambique – AFCON 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/live-nigeria-vs-mozambique-afcon-2025/): Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream from the Africa ⁠Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- [Colombia can be “part of solution” for Venezuela transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/colombia-can-be-part-of-solution-for-venezuela-transition/): “Colombia can be part of the solution.”
- [Five-storey building damaged during war collapses in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/five-storey-building-damaged-during-war-collapses-in-central-gaza/): At least two people have been killed after a five-storey building collapsed in central Gaza.
- [Delhi riots case: Why won’t India release Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/delhi-riots-case-why-wont-india-release-umar-khalid-and-sharjeel-imam/): The Delhi riot conspiracy case has become emblematic of institutional persecution of Muslims under PM Modi’s government.
- [Why support for Palestine Action hunger strikers runs deep in Belfast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/why-support-for-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-runs-deep-in-belfast/): Belfast held a protest for the four Palestine Action detainees whose health is rapidly deteriorating behind bars.
- [Trump has made US militarism worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/trump-has-made-us-militarism-worse/): US military action has long been shaped by policy and ideology. Now it is shaped by whim.
- [Jailed Palestine Action activist ends 60-day hunger strike as health fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/jailed-palestine-action-activist-ends-60-day-hunger-strike-as-health-fails/): Prisoners For Palestine says activist Teuta Hoxha needs hospitalisation but has been denied treatment while in prison.
- [Bangladesh Election Commission Cancels Nomination Of Key Hindu Leader For Feb 12 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/bangladesh-election-commission-cancels-nomination-of-key-hindu-leader-for-feb-12-polls/): The run-up to Bangladesh polls has been marked by sharp political polarisation, allegations of administrative bias, incidents of intimidation and spate of attacks on minorities.
- ['A Crazy Person Tried To Break In...': JD Vance's First Reaction After Attack At Cincinnati Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/a-crazy-person-tried-to-break-in-jd-vances-first-reaction-after-attack-at-cincinnati-home/): William DeFoor, 26, was charged after trying to break into JD Vance’s house in Cincinnati, Ohio, by using a hammer. Vance was not at home during the incident.
- [What the US did in Venezuela normalises power grabs: Expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/what-the-us-did-in-venezuela-normalises-power-grabs-expert/): US skirted international law and its own political limits in its operation in Venezuela, expert says.
- [Israeli settlers consume water seven times more than Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/israeli-settlers-consume-water-seven-times-more-than-palestinians/): A Palestinian water expert says settlers are using an ‘apartheid’ tactic to force Palestinians out of their land.
- [Citing Maduro, Russia's Medvedev Says German Chancellor's Abduction Could Be An 'Excellent Twist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/citing-maduro-russias-medvedev-says-german-chancellors-abduction-could-be-an-excellent-twist/): Medvedev criticised US President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela, calling them illegal but consistent with American interests.
- [Ukraine President Removes Top Intel Chief Amid Latest Security Shake-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/ukraine-president-removes-top-intel-chief-amid-latest-security-shake-up/): Zelenskyy removed SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk, praised for bold operations against Russia. Yevgeny Khmara is interim head as Kyiv reshuffles top intelligence roles amid ongoing war.
- [Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro Taken To New York Court, Appears To Limp | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-taken-to-new-york-court-appears-to-limp-video/): Nicolás Maduro arrived in New York under heavy US security for his first court appearance after being seized in Caracas, escorted by Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
- [Bangladesh Shocker: Hindu Woman Gangraped By Two Men, Tied To Tree, Hair Cut Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/bangladesh-shocker-hindu-woman-gangraped-by-two-men-tied-to-tree-hair-cut-off/): A Hindu woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men, who also tied her to a tree and cut off her hair, in a glaring display of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh.
- [India Issues Advisory For Iran, Urges Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel Amid Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/india-issues-advisory-for-iran-urges-citizens-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-amid-violent-protests/): India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Tehran amid violent protests in Iran, where HRAI reports 990 arrests, 20 deaths, and unrest across 78 cities.
- [Another Hindu Man Murdered In Bangladesh As Anti-Minority Sentiment Prevails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/another-hindu-man-murdered-in-bangladesh-as-anti-minority-sentiment-prevails/): Another Hindu Man Murdered In Bangladesh As Anti-Minority Sentiment Prevails
- [Colombian President Vows To 'Take Up Arms' After Trump's Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/colombian-president-vows-to-take-up-arms-after-trumps-threats/): Trump had warned over the weekend that Petro should “watch his ass” and described him as “a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the US.
- [Gaza PhD scholar is now baker to feed family, others amid Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/gaza-phd-scholar-is-now-baker-to-feed-family-others-amid-israels-war/): ‘It is my mission to teach Palestinian students, even if I must build a classroom, brick by brick,’ Bader Slaih says.
- [Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro taken to NYC courthouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/abducted-venezuelan-leader-nicolas-maduro-taken-to-nyc-courthouse/): Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was spotted while he was transferred to a New York City courthouse.
- [Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast amid growing tensions with India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/bangladesh-bans-ipl-broadcast-amid-growing-tensions-with-india/): The move comes after star Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was dropped by his IPL team on the BCCI’s directives.
- [Maduro to appear in New York court: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/maduro-to-appear-in-new-york-court-what-to-expect/): Maduro is charged with ‘narcoterrorism’, conspiring to import cocaine, but legal experts say his abduction is illegal.
- [3 Children Killed, 40 Minors Arrested As Protests Against Iranian Regime Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/3-children-killed-40-minors-arrested-as-protests-against-iranian-regime-intensifies/): The protests have spread to at least 78 cities and 222 locations, with demonstrators calling for the end of the regime, HRAI reports.
- [Pre-Poll Violence In Bangladesh: Hindu Female Officer Intimidated, Branded 'Indian Agent'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/pre-poll-violence-in-bangladesh-hindu-female-officer-intimidated-branded-indian-agent/): Ataur Rahman and Annpurna Debnath faced harassment in separate incidents as Bangladesh’s pre-poll climate grows tense.
- [Venezuela after Maduro: Oil, power and the limits of intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/venezuela-after-maduro-oil-power-and-the-limits-of-intervention/): For oil markets, Venezuela is a footnote in an age of abundance. For Middle East, the US move is a dangerous reminder.
- [Syrian delegation meets Israelis in Paris amid sovereignty breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/syrian-delegation-meets-israelis-in-paris-amid-sovereignty-breaches/): Talks have been continuing on and off to reach a security deal between the sides for months.
- [Who’ll be most worried by the US abduction of Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/wholl-be-most-worried-by-the-us-abduction-of-maduro/): The abduction of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has heightened fears that the US could intervene in other countries.
- [Ten found guilty of gender cyberbullying France First Lady Brigitte Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/ten-found-guilty-of-gender-cyberbullying-france-first-lady-brigitte-macron/): President Emmanuel Macron’s wife has faced intense harassment on social media that she was born a man.
- [Why was Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United manager?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/why-was-ruben-amorim-sacked-as-man-united-manager/): Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim exits Manchester United after just 14 months in charge. Here’s all to know.
- [Deadlier Than Tejas, Cheaper Than F-35: South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Hits 2,300 Kmph](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/deadlier-than-tejas-cheaper-than-f-35-south-koreas-kf-21-fighter-jet-hits-2300-kmph/): The KF-21 features advanced avionics including AESA radar, fly-by-wire controls and limited stealth characteristics aimed at reducing its radar cross-section
- [Chinese Envoy Warns Against ‘World Policeman’ Role After US Captures Venezuela's Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/chinese-envoy-warns-against-world-policeman-role-after-us-captures-venezuelas-maduro/): China demanded Maduro’s release after the US strike, as India stressed dialogue.
- [Macron Says France 'Doesn't Approve' Of US Action In Venezuela; Germany Seeks Trump's Explanation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/macron-says-france-doesnt-approve-of-us-action-in-venezuela-germany-seeks-trumps-explanation/): Donald Trump’s orders to launch strikes in Venezuela and capture its President Nicolas Maduro have sharply divided global opinion, with many calling it an imperialist outreach.
- [Security Breach At US Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati Home, Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/05/security-breach-at-us-vice-president-jd-vances-cincinnati-home-suspect-arrested/): The US Secret Service, which provides protection to the vice president, has not yet released an official statement on the incident.
- ['Military Always An Option': White House Says Trump Discussing Greenland Acquisition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/military-always-an-option-white-house-says-trump-discussing-greenland-acquisition/): Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory with a population of about 57,000, has repeatedly rejected the idea of becoming part of the United States.
- [Chased By Mob Over Theft Suspicion, Hindu Man Jumps Into Canal And Dies In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/chased-by-mob-over-theft-suspicion-hindu-man-jumps-into-canal-and-dies-in-bangladesh/): Mithun’s death is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh over the past few days.
- ['I'll Get Impeached': Trump Warns US House Republicans Against Loss In 2026 Midterm Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/ill-get-impeached-trump-warns-us-house-republicans-against-loss-in-2026-midterm-elections/): Donald Trump warned Republican lawmakers that losing control of the US House in the 2026 midterm elections would prompt Democrats to move to impeach him.
- [Michael Reagan, Son Of Former US President Ronald Reagan, Dies At 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/michael-reagan-son-of-former-us-president-ronald-reagan-dies-at-80/): Michael Reagan, eldest son of ex-US President Ronald Reagan, died at 80. He was known for Newsmax contributions and hosting ‘The Michael Reagan Show.’
- [Nearly 10 Speedboats Damaged In Early Morning Fire At Phuket’s Chalong Pier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/nearly-10-speedboats-damaged-in-early-morning-fire-at-phukets-chalong-pier/): Rescue teams and municipal disaster units from Chalong, Rawai, Wichit, and Karon rushed to the pier.
- [India Concerned Over Venezuela Crisis, Urges Focus On People’s Safety: Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/india-concerned-over-venezuela-crisis-urges-focus-on-peoples-safety-jaishankar/): Jaishankar made the remarks on the sidelines of his meeting with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel
- [Caught On Wrong Foot: Did Copying Trump's Dance Moves Lead To Maduro's Fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/caught-on-wrong-foot-did-copying-trumps-dance-moves-lead-to-maduros-fall/): Donald Trump noted that even First Lady Melania Trump has expressed her distaste for his own dancing, calling it ‘unpresidential’
- ['Over 30-50 Million Barrels': Trump Says US To Get High-Quality Oil From Venezuela At Market Price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/over-30-50-million-barrels-trump-says-us-to-get-high-quality-oil-from-venezuela-at-market-price/): Donald Trump announced that Venezuela will transfer 30-50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, with proceeds to be used for the benefit of both countries.
- ['Come Get Me. I'm Waiting For You': Colombian President's Challenge To Trump Mirrors Maduro’s Dare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/come-get-me-im-waiting-for-you-colombian-presidents-challenge-to-trump-mirrors-maduros-dare/): Colombian President Petro challenges US President Trump over a military operation in Venezuela, warning of guerrilla uprisings and serious consequences if escalation continues.
- [UK And France Agree To Deploy Troops In Ukraine After Peace Deal With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/uk-and-france-agree-to-deploy-troops-in-ukraine-after-peace-deal-with-russia/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom and France have agreed to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia.
- ['We're Scared All The Time': Amid Security Concerns, Bengali Hindus Mull Boycott Of Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/were-scared-all-the-time-amid-security-concerns-bengali-hindus-mull-boycott-of-bangladesh-polls/): There is a perception that Hindus were sympathetic towards Awami League and should now face the music after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster last year following the student agitation
- [Gregorian Rebels: Ethiopia, Nepal, Iran, Afghanistan - And North Korea No Longer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/gregorian-rebels-ethiopia-nepal-iran-afghanistan-and-north-korea-no-longer/): Some countries still follow their own calendars instead of the Gregorian system used by most of the world.
- [US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-says-military-always-an-option-in-greenland-as-europe-rejects-threats/): White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.
- [Trump’s attacks on Venezuela put Mexico on edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trumps-attacks-on-venezuela-put-mexico-on-edge/): President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to safeguard Mexican sovereignty while cooperating with the US on key issues.
- [Tardy Transparency: Less Than 1% Epstein Files Released So Far, Reveals US Justice Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/tardy-transparency-less-than-1-epstein-files-released-so-far-reveals-us-justice-department/): Top officials admitted that millions of documents are still undergoing a ‘manual’ review
- [Price hikes, queues and tension: Venezuela shoppers uneasy after US bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/price-hikes-queues-and-tension-venezuela-shoppers-uneasy-after-us-bombing/): Residents of the capital Caracas remain rattled after the US abduction of Maduro, leading some to stock up on supplies.
- [Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trump-says-venezuela-to-hand-over-up-to-50-million-barrels-of-oil-to-us/): US president says oil will be sold at market prices and that he will control resulting revenues.
- [Rodriguez says ‘no foreign agent’ running Venezuela, US role still unclear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/rodriguez-says-no-foreign-agent-running-venezuela-us-role-still-unclear/): Venezuela’s prosecutor general decries Maduro’s arrest as ‘terrorism’ as the US offers little clarity on its next steps.
- [Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ivory-coast-meet-egypt-in-2025-afcon-quarters-after-easing-by-burkina-faso/): Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.
- [Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup win will give Barcelona ‘energy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/success-in-saudi-hosted-spanish-super-cup-win-will-give-barcelona-energy/): Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
- [Truck crash in Ethiopia kills 22 people, dozens hurt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/truck-crash-in-ethiopia-kills-22-people-dozens-hurt/): Road accident injured 65 people after the truck carrying migrants overturned in Semera town, local authorities say.
- [Protests grow as Iran’s government makes meager offer amid tanking economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/protests-grow-as-irans-government-makes-meager-offer-amid-tanking-economy/): Amnesty International says security forces’ raid on hospital in Ilam to seize protesters violates international law.
- [Brazil’s Bolsonaro denied hospital visit after hitting head in prison fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/brazils-bolsonaro-denied-hospital-visit-after-hitting-head-in-prison-fall/): The ex-president’s wife says he fell out of his prison bed while sleeping and hit his head.
- [Macron, Starmer, Zelenskyy sign Ukraine troop deployment pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/macron-starmer-zelenskyy-sign-ukraine-troop-deployment-pact/): France, the UK and Ukraine signed a declaration of intent on deploying a multinational force after any ceasefire.
- [Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/maduro-abduction-shows-influence-limits-of-us-secretary-of-state-rubio/): Top diplomat has long pushed toppling of Maduro, with eye towards Cuba, but remains constrained by competing ambitions.
- [US Supreme Court expected to rule on tariffs on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-supreme-court-expected-to-rule-on-tariffs-on-friday/): Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.
- [Birzeit University raid seen as warning against Palestinian defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/birzeit-university-raid-seen-as-warning-against-palestinian-defiance/): Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners.
- [Deadly clashes between Syrian troops and Kurdish-led fighters in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/deadly-clashes-between-syrian-troops-and-kurdish-led-fighters-in-aleppo/): Syrian government forces faced off with the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Aleppo.
- [What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for the region?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/what-does-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-mean-for-the-region/): Israel’s recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
- [Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israeli-school-assault-wounds-dozens-of-palestinians-in-west-bank-raid/): Casualties taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah following an Israeli army attack on Birzeit University. 
- [Trump says he could be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/trump-says-he-could-be-impeached-if-republicans-lose-congress-in-midterms/): US president predicts ‘epic’ victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
- [Man Utd manager job not in Fletcher’s ‘wildest dreams’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/man-utd-manager-job-not-in-fletchers-wildest-dreams/): Darren Fletcher will take charge of his first game as Manchester United interim coach against Burnley on Wednesday.
- [Ukraine talks in Paris yield ‘significant progress’ on security pledges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ukraine-talks-in-paris-yield-significant-progress-on-security-pledges/): The UK and France will establish military hubs in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia.
- [Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/somalia-condemns-israels-visit-to-somaliland/): Israel’s foreign minister visited Somaliland after Israel recognised the self-declared republic as a sovereign state.
- [Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israel-syria-agree-to-dedicated-communication-line-in-us-brokered-talks/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/dramatic-late-algeria-winner-sets-up-nigeria-quarterfinal-at-2025-afcon/): Algeria beat DR Congo in extra time and will face Nigeria on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- [32 Cuban, 23 Venezuelan Soldiers Killed During US Surprise Raid On Maduro's Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/32-cuban-23-venezuelan-soldiers-killed-during-us-surprise-raid-on-maduros-home/): The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning, with US special forces bombing the capital and seizing Maduro from his residence.
- [UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/uk-presses-x-to-address-intimate-deepfake-images/): Technology minister Liz Kendall called the nonconsensual images of women and minors ‘absolutely appalling’.
- [Colombian minister warns of military response to any foreign ‘aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/colombian-minister-warns-of-military-response-to-any-foreign-aggression/): Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio is slated to meet US leaders after Trump threatened Colombia.
- [Russia will uphold “its influence” in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/russia-will-uphold-its-influence-in-latin-america/): “Many believe the liberal world order is over and we are back to old concepts of spheres of influence.”
- [Trump praises tactically ‘brilliant’ operation against Nicolas Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/trump-praises-tactically-brilliant-operation-against-nicolas-maduro/): US President Donald Trump some soldiers ‘on the other side’ were killed in the operation that abducted Nicolas Maduro.
- [Man Utd manager talk ‘waste of time’ says favourite Glasner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/man-utd-manager-talk-waste-of-time-says-favourite-glasner/): Manchester United have been heavily linked with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner after sacking Ruben Amorim.
- [Iran Protests Escalate: Cop Shot, 27 Protesters Killed In 10 Days Of Unrest | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/iran-protests-escalate-cop-shot-27-protesters-killed-in-10-days-of-unrest-top-points/): The protests have now entered their tenth day and are the most significant unrest in Iran since the 2022-2023 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
- [‘I’ll Get Impeached If...’: Donald Trump Warns Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ill-get-impeached-if-donald-trump-warns-republicans-ahead-of-2026-midterms/): Donald Trump urged his party to prioritise the midterms, framing the election as crucial to blocking impeachment efforts.
- ['Not Behaving Like Professional Army': Afghan Taliban Slams Pakistan Military's 'Terrorism Hub' Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/not-behaving-like-professional-army-afghan-taliban-slams-pakistan-militarys-terrorism-hub-charge/): This comes after a press conference held by Pakistani military’s spokesperson, who alleged that Afghanistan is transforming into a “hub for terrorists and non-state actors”
- [Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/children-dying-from-water-borne-disease-at-sudan-displacement-camp/): Children and some of the elderly are dying from bilharzia, a water-borne disease, at a displacement camp in Sudan.
- [Real Madrid’s Mbappe out of Spanish Super Cup derby with Atletico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/real-madrids-mbappe-out-of-spanish-super-cup-derby-with-atletico/): Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabia-hosted Spanish Super Cup due to a knee injury.
- [Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israeli-forces-raid-birzeit-university-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students.
- [PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz To Visit Sabarmati Ashram, Join Kite Festival: Defence Ties To Get Big Boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/pm-modi-german-chancellor-merz-to-visit-sabarmati-ashram-join-kite-festival-defence-ties-to-get-big-boost/): Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to India from January 12 to 13, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- ['I've Very Good Relationship With PM Modi, But He's Not Happy...': Trump’s Latest On Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ive-very-good-relationship-with-pm-modi-but-hes-not-happy-trumps-latest-on-russian-oil/): Donald Trump said PM Modi is unhappy with him over the tariffs New Delhi faces because of its continued purchase of Russian oil.
- [World safety at risk after US military intervention in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/world-safety-at-risk-after-us-military-intervention-in-venezuela/): The UN human rights office says the US military intervention that ousted Venezuela’s leader violates international law.
- [Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/orthodox-christians-celebrate-christmas-in-bethlehem/): Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank to mark Christmas Eve.
- [I won the Oxford Union presidency. Then my identity was put on trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/i-won-the-oxford-union-presidency-then-my-identity-was-put-on-trial/): From rumours to insinuation, my campaign showed how Palestinian political expression is treated as suspicion.
- [38 Private Jets, 52 Gold-Plated Yachts, 300 Luxury Cars: Meet The World's Richest King](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/38-private-jets-52-gold-plated-yachts-300-luxury-cars-meet-the-worlds-richest-king/): With thousands of properties under his name, it is said that even if he stayed in a different residence every night, it would take 47 years to repeat a stay
- [Israeli FM visits Somaliland after world-first recognition storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/israeli-fm-visits-somaliland-after-world-first-recognition-storm/): Gideon Saar is the first Israeli foreign minister to visit breakaway region since Israel recognised its independence.
- [Congress’s role questioned as Democrats vow to rein in Trump on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/congresss-role-questioned-as-democrats-vow-to-rein-in-trump-on-venezuela/): Legislative efforts to check Trump’s military authority on Venezuela falter amidst partisan divides in the US Congress.
- ['Greenland Seems Decided...Canada Next?': Putin's Special Envoy On Latest Trump Comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/greenland-seems-decided-canada-next-putins-special-envoy-on-latest-trump-comments/): Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, at the same time, also slammed the European Union for displaying its “double standards” in the matter
- [‘People Were Bleeding…’: Indian Driver Who Stayed Back During Bondi Beach Terror Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/people-were-bleeding-indian-driver-who-stayed-back-during-bondi-beach-terror-attack/): Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration on December 14.
- [51 Cases Of Violence Against Minorities Registered In December: Bangladesh Unity Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/51-cases-of-violence-against-minorities-registered-in-december-bangladesh-unity-council/): Ahead of Bangladesh elections, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reported 51 attacks on minorities in December.
- [How US statements on Venezuela shifted, from drugs to oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/how-us-statements-on-venezuela-shifted-from-drugs-to-oil/): For months, US officials pushed the story that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro was the head of a drug cartel.
- [The ‘terrorist’ labelled leaders who warned of US oil aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/the-terrorist-labelled-leaders-who-warned-of-us-oil-aggression/): These leaders argued that the true objective by the US is political domination and resource control.
- [What to know about Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/what-to-know-about-delcy-rodriguez-venezuelas-interim-president/): Delcy Rodriguez becomes Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro’s kidnapping, balancing domestic pressure and US demands
- [How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/how-is-gum-arabic-fuelling-the-war-in-sudan-2/): Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.
- [Who could be the next Manchester United manager?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/who-could-be-the-next-manchester-united-manager/): Al Jazeera looks at five potential favourites tipped to lead Man United after Ruben Amorim’s sacking as manager.
- [Who decides what’s true in the digital age?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/who-decides-whats-true-in-the-digital-age/): Who decides what’s true in the digital age?
- [Lights Out, Choppers In: Did US Display Its Cyber Supremacy While Capturing Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/lights-out-choppers-in-did-us-display-its-cyber-supremacy-while-capturing-maduro/): Decoding the capture of Maduro: How did the US manage a blackout in Caracas? How did American choppers enter Venezuela? How were the web services disrupted?
- ['Desperate Deflection': Intel Sources Dismiss Pakistan Army’s India-Taliban Nexus Charge | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/desperate-deflection-intel-sources-dismiss-pakistan-armys-india-taliban-nexus-charge-exclusive/): Intel sources see it as Pakistan’s bid to deflect Chinese anger over stalled CPEC projects by blaming external ‘saboteurs’
- ['We Will Not Stop Defending Them': Europe Warns US After Trump's Greenland Takeover Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/we-will-not-stop-defending-them-europe-warns-us-after-trumps-greenland-takeover-threat/): The leaders underlined that Arctic security is a “key priority for Europe and it is critical for international and transatlantic security.”
- [How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/how-is-gum-arabic-fuelling-the-war-in-sudan/): Gum arabic is used in many everyday items, from food to paint, yet researchers say it is playing a role in Sudan’s war.
- [Live: Syrian soldiers injured in drone attack by SDF in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/live-syrian-soldiers-injured-in-drone-attack-by-sdf-in-aleppo/): Syria’s Defence Ministry says it will respond to the ‘aggression in an appropriate manner’.
- [Maduro says he’s a ‘prisoner of war’: Why that matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/maduro-says-hes-a-prisoner-of-war-why-that-matters/): Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn’t being afforded at present.
- [Gaza waits as reports suggest Rafah crossing may reopen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/gaza-waits-as-reports-suggest-rafah-crossing-may-reopen/): Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera they are cautiously optimistic after hearing the Rafah crossing could reopen.
- [Can OnlyFans Get You A US Visa? ‘Extraordinary Talent’ Rules Are Changing Under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/can-onlyfans-get-you-a-us-visa-extraordinary-talent-rules-are-changing-under-trump/): As US authorities tighten other visa routes such as H-1B and F-1 and restrict entry from dozens of countries, demand for the O-1 visa has surged.
- [Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/can-china-and-south-korea-reset-complex-ties-after-xi-lee-summit/): Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
- [What to know about Trump’s plan on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/what-to-know-about-trumps-plan-on-venezuela/): After US forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, it is unclear what Washington has planned.
- [Swiss bar hit by deadly New Year’s fire had no safety checks in five years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/swiss-bar-hit-by-deadly-new-years-fire-had-no-safety-checks-in-five-years/): Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections had not been carried out at the bar in Crans-Montana since 2019.
- [From Iraq To Venezuela? What You Should Know About The Recurring War Strategy Of US Presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/from-iraq-to-venezuela-what-you-should-know-about-the-recurring-war-strategy-of-us-presidents/): The US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, yet it is the US presidents who often drive conflict, using declarations, executive authority, emergency measures
- [How Nicolas Maduro And Cilia Flores Left Their Spouses, Married After 20 Years Of Live-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/how-nicolas-maduro-and-cilia-flores-left-their-spouses-married-after-20-years-of-live-in/): The pai never rushed into marriage. Instead, they lived together for nearly twenty years, their personal and political lives deeply intertwined
- [From Caracas To Puttaparthi: Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez Is Sathya Sai Baba Follower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/from-caracas-to-puttaparthi-venezuelas-acting-president-delcy-rodriguez-is-sathya-sai-baba-follower/): Captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s links to Sathya Sai Baba have drawn international attention, but it was little known that Delcy Rodriguez is a follower of the guru
- [‘Greenland Should Be Part Of US’: Trump Aide Defends US President’s Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/greenland-should-be-part-of-us-trump-aide-defends-us-presidents-stand/): Asked whether the US President could seek to acquire Greenland by force, Stephen Miller said Donald Trump’s position had been consistent for months.
- [Economic survival in Gaza decimated by Israeli counts on small initiatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/economic-survival-in-gaza-decimated-by-israeli-counts-on-small-initiatives/): Gaza’s unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations.
- [Qatar says it’s engaged with mediators to reopen Rafah crossing into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/qatar-says-its-engaged-with-mediators-to-reopen-rafah-crossing-into-gaza/): Humanitarian groups say that Israeli restrictions continue to hamper aid deliveries, a clear violation of truce deal.
- [‘Closing his eyes’: Why is Russia’s Putin quiet on US abduction of Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/closing-his-eyes-why-is-russias-putin-quiet-on-us-abduction-of-maduro/): Russia’s leader will seek to benefit from Washington’s intervention but will also worry he could be next, experts say.
- [Jewish activist kicked out of Bondi vigil over keffiyeh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/jewish-activist-kicked-out-of-bondi-vigil-over-keffiyeh/): Jewish activist kicked out of Bondi vigil over keffiyeh
- [US pressure mounts at Panama Canal over Venezuelan oil shipments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-pressure-mounts-at-panama-canal-over-venezuelan-oil-shipments/): The Panama Canal has become the focus of increased US pressure as the US tries to curb Venezuelan oil shipments.
- [Rosenior confirms Chelsea deal to replace Maresca at Premier League club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/rosenior-confirms-chelsea-deal-to-replace-maresca-at-premier-league-club/): Liam Rosenior says he could not turn down Chelsea but admits unusual situation as a deal has not yet been signed.
- [Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyiv’s security guarantees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/ukraines-top-allies-meet-in-paris-to-push-for-kyivs-security-guarantees/): ‘Coalition of the willing’ tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine.
- ['I Was A Minor, It Was Illegal': Indonesian Model On Her Marriage To Malaysian Prince](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/i-was-a-minor-it-was-illegal-indonesian-model-on-her-marriage-to-malaysian-prince/): Odelia urges media to stop calling her Tengku Fakhry’s ex-wife, revealing her marriage at 16 was non-consensual, marked by abuse and coercion, and not a legal or voluntary union.
- [Unrest In Nepal Towns After Mosque Vandalism, Viral Video Spark Communal Tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/unrest-in-nepal-towns-after-mosque-vandalism-viral-video-spark-communal-tension/): Communal unrest has gripped Nepal’s Birgunj after a viral video allegedly hurting religious sentiments and the subsequent vandalism of a mosque triggered protests and violence.
- [Why Trump Is Punishing Maduro, But Pardoned Hernandez: The Letter That Made The Difference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/why-trump-is-punishing-maduro-but-pardoned-hernandez-the-letter-that-made-the-difference/): The aggressive US pursuit of Maduro has reopened long-standing questions about the scope and fairness of United States’ anti-narcotics policy in Latin America
- [Yemeni separatists to attend Saudi talks after losing key southern sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/yemeni-separatists-to-attend-saudi-talks-after-losing-key-southern-sites/): The forum, which comes after government forces retook two governorates, could help end the conflict with separatists.
- [Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US strikes on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/colombia-prepares-for-refugee-influx-after-us-strikes-on-venezuela/): Already home to three million Venezuelan refugees, Colombia is worried that over a million more could try to cross over.
- ['My Birthplace Has Become Valley Of Death': Bangladeshi Hindu's Facebook Post Days Before Murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/my-birthplace-has-become-valley-of-death-bangladeshi-hindus-facebook-post-days-before-murder/): Just days before his death, Mani had posted on Facebook expressing his distress over rising unrest in Bangladesh, writing that his birthplace had turned into “a valley of death”
- ['Selfie With Xi': Months After 'Phone Gifting' Joke, South Korea's Lee Takes 'Shot Of A Lifetime'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/selfie-with-xi-months-after-phone-gifting-joke-south-koreas-lee-takes-shot-of-a-lifetime/): Lee Jae Myung shared selfies with Xi Jinping using a Xiaomi phone gifted by Xi, sparking online buzz and highlighting efforts to improve South Korea-China relations.
- [Thai army says Cambodia claims new border strike was accident amid truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/thai-army-says-cambodia-claims-new-border-strike-was-accident-amid-truce/): Thai military says Cambodia is blaming “operational error” as solider wounded in mortar strike in disputed border area.
- [Gunfire in Venezuela’s capital as ‘unauthorised’ drones reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/gunfire-in-venezuelas-capital-as-unauthorised-drones-reported/): Video shows projectiles fired into the air over Caracas where officials said unauthorised drones were seen over the city
- [US politicians react after briefing on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-politicians-react-after-briefing-on-venezuela/): Top US politicians react to briefing on operation to seize Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.
- [US abduction of Maduro has “serious implications”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/us-abduction-of-maduro-has-serious-implications/): “You could probably use that same indictment against any prime minister or president in the world.”
- [Durant’s 3-pointer in final seconds gives Rockets 100-97 win over the Suns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/durants-3-pointer-in-final-seconds-gives-rockets-100-97-win-over-the-suns/): In other games, OKC are handed second straight loss as Clippers edged Warriors despite Steph Curry’s 27 points.
- [Deadly floods devastate Indonesia, leaving families displaced and homeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/06/deadly-floods-devastate-indonesia-leaving-families-displaced-and-homeless/): More than 1,170 lives have been lost as floods hit North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh, leaving communities in crisis.
- [Trump administration claims it will ‘dictate’ policy to Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trump-administration-claims-it-will-dictate-policy-to-venezuela/): Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that controlling Venezuela’s oil would be key to controlling its government.
- [Will Russia accept Western troops in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/will-russia-accept-western-troops-in-ukraine/): The UK and France pledged boots on the ground once a peace deal is reached.
- [US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales ‘indefinitely’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-says-it-will-control-venezuelas-oil-sales-indefinitely/): Trump administration announcement comes as UN experts warn Venezuela’s oil reserves ‘must not be cynically exploited’.
- [Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize world’s largest island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/greenland-allies-vow-action-if-trump-moves-to-seize-worlds-largest-island/): A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was ‘closely working together’ with other allies.
- [ICE agent shoots and kills woman during Minneapolis immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shoots-and-kills-woman-during-minneapolis-immigration-raid/): Mayor alleges ICE officer ‘recklessly’ shot her adding immigration agents are ‘causing chaos in our city’.
- [White House: Seized tankers violated sanctions, crews can be prosecuted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/white-house-seized-tankers-violated-sanctions-crews-can-be-prosecuted/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned the US will ‘crush illicit activity’ after seizing two oil tankers.
- [Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/ultra-orthodox-fury-over-military-enlistment-turns-deadly-in-israel/): The issue of ultra-Orthdox Jewish enlistment in the military may collapse Israel’s coalition.
- [Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/gaza-babies-suffering-from-severe-cold-as-israel-keeps-blocking-aid/): Doctors Without Borders says Israel continues to block deliveries of tents and temporary housing to war-ravaged enclave.
- [Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/israel-asphyxiating-palestinians-for-apartheid-system-in-west-bank-un/): Volker Turk’s description of West Bank situation as ‘apartheid’ marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.
- [Saudi-led coalition targets Yemen separatists after leader skips talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/saudi-led-coalition-targets-yemen-separatists-after-leader-skips-talks/): Yemeni secessionist leader didn’t attend scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
- [Rubio: Seizing Greenland by ‘military means’ an option for US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/rubio-seizing-greenland-by-military-means-an-option-for-us/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he’s meeting Denmark next week as Donald Trump again spoke of seizing Greenland.
- [Was Chinese Equipment Of ‘Little Practical Use’ To Venezuela? Beijing Bristles At Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/was-chinese-equipment-of-little-practical-use-to-venezuela-beijing-bristles-at-question/): China has repeatedly criticised the United States for its actions in Venezuela, describing them as violations of international law.
- [Warner Bros again rejects latest hostile bid from Paramount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/warner-bros-again-rejects-latest-hostile-bid-from-paramount/): WBD board says the offer ‘remains inadequate’ as some investors push back.
- [Shooting Reported During ICE Immigration Crackdown In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/shooting-reported-during-ice-immigration-crackdown-in-minneapolis/): Several videos shared on X showed a heavy presence of federal and local officers, yellow police tape, and multiple vehicles involved in a crash.
- [US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Caribbean, North Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-seizes-two-venezuela-linked-oil-tankers-in-caribbean-north-atlantic/): US officials say they’ve taken control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
- [Iran leaders warn protesters and foreign foes as deadly unrest ramps up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/iran-leaders-warn-protesters-and-foreign-foes-as-deadly-unrest-ramps-up/): Army chief hits out at foreign ‘rhetoric’ targeting Iran, threatens decisive action to ‘cut off hand of any aggressor’.
- [Trump Says China, Russia Don’t Fear 'NATO Without US', Claims He Prevented Putin's Ukraine Takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trump-says-china-russia-dont-fear-nato-without-us-claims-he-prevented-putins-ukraine-takeover/): In a lengthy social media post, Donald Trump argued that NATO’s strength rests almost entirely on US military power.
- [Pakistan Promises China Special Security Unit For CPEC Engineers After Repeated Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/pakistan-promises-china-special-security-unit-for-cpec-engineers-after-repeated-attacks/): Pakistan establishes Special Protection Unit in Islamabad to safeguard Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects.
- [Marco Rubio To Hold Talks With Danish Leaders On Greenland After Trump's Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/marco-rubio-to-hold-talks-with-danish-leaders-on-greenland-after-trumps-threat/): Rubio said he will meet the Danish government next week to discuss Greenland.
- [Extreme flooding submerges Kosovo cities, villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/extreme-flooding-submerges-kosovo-cities-villages/): Emergency crews in Kosovo carried out a second day of evacuations after the region was devastated by floods.
- [‘Donald Trump Will Kill You’: US Senator Warns Iran’s Supreme Leader Over Protest Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/donald-trump-will-kill-you-us-senator-warns-irans-supreme-leader-over-protest-crackdown/): Lindsey Graham delivered the warning during a television interview, directing his remarks at Iran’s clerical leadership and urging an immediate halt to the crackdown.
- ['No State Has The Right': Russia Slams US Over Seizure Of Its Tanker In Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/no-state-has-the-right-russia-slams-us-over-seizure-of-its-tanker-in-atlantic/): Russia said that under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, vessels on the high seas are protected from the use of force by other states.
- [‘Going To Get That Crude Moving...’: US To Restart Selling Venezuelan Oil, Trump's Energy Aide Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/going-to-get-that-crude-moving-us-to-restart-selling-venezuelan-oil-trumps-energy-aide-says/): US plans to revive Venezuela’s oil exports after Maduro’s capture; Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as interim leader amid global debate and unrest.
- [Al Jazeera reporter witnesses fighting in Aleppo as thousands flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/al-jazeera-reporter-witnesses-fighting-in-aleppo-as-thousands-flee/): Fighting in Aleppo between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF has forced thousands of people to flee.
- [New video said to show US forces shadowing Russian oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/new-video-said-to-show-us-forces-shadowing-russian-oil-tanker/): Video released by Russian state media is said to show a US coast guard vessel shadowing a Russian-flagged oil tanker.
- [Trump says he wants to free up Venezuelan oil flow. What was blocking it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trump-says-he-wants-to-free-up-venezuelan-oil-flow-what-was-blocking-it/): Trump and Rubio say they want to use the oil to help Venezuelans. That’s not what the US track record shows.
- [Do Russia and China pose a national security threat to the US in Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/do-russia-and-china-pose-a-national-security-threat-to-the-us-in-greenland/): White House says President Donald Trump still wants to buy Greenland, but has said military means are an option, too.
- [Nordic Foreign Ministers Reject Any US Claim Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/nordic-foreign-ministers-reject-any-us-claim-over-greenland/): Nordic countries affirm Arctic security and NATO ties amid Trump’s Greenland remarks, stressing Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty and international law in joint statements.
- [Pakistan Claims Bangladesh Has Shown 'Potential Interest' In Procuring JF-17 Fighter Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/pakistan-claims-bangladesh-has-shown-potential-interest-in-procuring-jf-17-fighter-jets/): However, Bangladesh has not officially confirmed whether such a plan is under consideration.
- [After Pilot Asked ATC To Keep 'Beer Ready', Plane Crashed Into Mountain Killing 104](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/after-pilot-asked-atc-to-keep-beer-ready-plane-crashed-into-mountain-killing-104/): After receiving the ATC’s clearance, the pilot casually asked for an update on a football match, even joking with controllers to “keep a beer ready” for his arrival
- [Syrian Army Declares Aleppo Kurdish Areas Military Zones, Begins Shelling | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/syrian-army-declares-aleppo-kurdish-areas-military-zones-begins-shelling-top-updates/): The Syrian Army shelled Kurdish-majority areas in Aleppo after a civilian evacuation deadline, amid escalating clashes with the Syrian Democratic Forces since December.
- [Son Of Deposed Iranian Shah Says He Is 'More Than Ever Ready' To Step In Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/son-of-deposed-iranian-shah-says-he-is-more-than-ever-ready-to-step-in-amid-unrest/): Reza Pahlavi said that his role was to help Iranians achieve a peaceful change through a national referendum and a constitutional assembly.
- [US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-moves-to-seize-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker-after-atlantic-pursuit-risking-russia-tensions/): The tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, slipped through a US maritime “blockade” of sanctioned vessels and rebuffed attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it.
- [US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor To Arrive In India Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-ambassador-designate-sergio-gor-to-arrive-in-india-next-week/): During his Senate confirmation hearing, Sergio Gor highlighted what he described as the “deep friendship” between Donald Trump and PM Modi.
- [$175-Million Scam: How This 28-Year-Old Woman Fooled The World's Biggest Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/175-million-scam-how-this-28-year-old-woman-fooled-the-worlds-biggest-bank/): A Forbes ’30 Under 30′ entrepreneur sold a startup on the promise of millions of users, until investigators said much of the data was fake, triggering a major fraud scandal
- [LIVE: Syria to launch military operation against SDF in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/live-syria-to-launch-military-operation-against-sdf-in-aleppo/): The Syrian army has declared Aleppo’s Kurdish areas ‘closed military zones’ and ordered civilians to leave.
- [Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/syrian-army-closes-aleppos-kurdish-areas-as-clashes-persist/): Violence follows collapse of talks aimed at absorption of semiautonomous Kurdish forces by state institutions.
- [Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/ukraine-reports-concrete-results-from-talks-with-western-allies/): Chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov says progress has been made at key Paris summit.
- [US attempting to seize Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/us-attempting-to-seize-venezuela-linked-russian-oil-tanker-reports/): Russian submarine and warship are in the vicinity as the US operation unfolds, news report says.
- ['Sacred Mission’: Putin Likens Russian Soldiers' Role In Ukraine War To Jesus Christ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/sacred-mission-putin-likens-russian-soldiers-role-in-ukraine-war-to-jesus-christ/): Vladimir Putin said that throughout Russian history, soldiers had been regarded as people performing a “holy mission” on God’s behalf.
- [Iran Army Chief Warns Of Preemptive Military Action Against US Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/iran-army-chief-warns-of-preemptive-military-action-against-us-amid-protests/): Major Gen Amir Hatami warns of preemptive action amid Iran protests, economic crisis, and Trump’s remarks.
- ['My Wife Hates When I Do This': Trump Mocks Trans Athletes In Women's Sports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/my-wife-hates-when-i-do-this-trump-mocks-trans-athletes-in-womens-sports/): US President Donald Trump performed an exaggerated imitation to criticise the inclusion of trans athletes in female sports categories – a move he claimed to be “demeaning to women”
- [Colours On Walls, Fear In Hearts: Minority Students 'Trapped' Inside Dhaka University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/colours-on-walls-fear-in-hearts-minority-students-trapped-inside-dhaka-university/): Sources indicate that the Indian High Commission is prepared to step in, discreetly conveying to the students that they may apply for visas to continue their education in India
- [White House Website Pushes Trump’s January 6 Version, Blames Police And Pelosi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/white-house-website-pushes-trumps-january-6-version-blames-police-and-pelosi/): The White House launched a website recasting January 6, 2021, portraying pro-Trump protesters as peaceful and blaming Nancy Pelosi for security failures.
- [‘Fire On Ice’: Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts, Lava Slices Through Snow In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/fire-on-ice-italys-mount-etna-erupts-lava-slices-through-snow-in-viral-video/): The sight of Mount Etna erupting and hot lava spreading across the snowy terrains of Italy in the winter season made for a unique but stunning contrast.
- [Saudi-led coalition attacks south Yemen separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/saudi-led-coalition-attacks-south-yemen-separatists/): Video shows explosions at an arms storage facility in southern Yemen.
- [Refugees return to ruined Nigerian town despite threats from armed groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/refugees-return-to-ruined-nigerian-town-despite-threats-from-armed-groups/): ‘We must live, we must hope’, say returnees who were displaced for a decade from homes in Malam Fatori, Borno State.
- [Peace as policy: Mediation is the core sense of modern diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/peace-as-policy-mediation-is-the-core-sense-of-modern-diplomacy/): Norway and Qatar have made mediation not an instrument of goodwill but a core instrument of security policy.
- [Yemen’s separatist leader feared being “possibly imprisoned” in Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/yemens-separatist-leader-feared-being-possibly-imprisoned-in-riyadh/): “They[STC] basically said, Aidarous [al-Zubaidi] feared that if he’s going to go to Riyadh…”
- [Thousands flee fighting in Syria’s Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/thousands-flee-fighting-in-syrias-aleppo/): Thousands of people have been fleeing their homes ahead of a curfew in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
- [Thousands of refugees fleeing DR Congo arrive at Burundi camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/thousands-of-refugees-fleeing-dr-congo-arrive-at-burundi-camps/): Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Burundi to escape violence in the eastern DRC.
- [France, Germany Prepare Response As Trump Renews Greenland Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/france-germany-prepare-response-as-trump-renews-greenland-threat/): Previously, the European leaders reaffirmed their support for Denmark after US President again hinted at taking control of Greenland, Denmark’s autonomous Arctic territory.
- [China's One City, One Product Industrial Map Reveals Why It Is Called The 'World's Factory'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/chinas-one-city-one-product-industrial-map-reveals-why-it-is-called-the-worlds-factory/): From coffins in Shandong to electronics in Shenzhen, each province in China has a distinct production focus with even highly specialised industries following the same pattern
- [Maduro Captured, His Inner Circle Still Rules: Why US Left The 'Wanted' Ministers Behind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/maduro-captured-his-inner-circle-still-rules-why-us-left-the-wanted-ministers-behind/): Nicolás Maduro’s capture has not broken the power structure around him. Senior ministers who face US indictments and multi-million-dollar bounties remain in control in Caracas.
- [How Sri Sathya Sai Baba Became A Spiritual Anchor For Maduro And Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/how-sri-sathya-sai-baba-became-a-spiritual-anchor-for-maduro-and-venezuela/): Nicolas Maduro’s private office at Miraflores Palace in Caracas once featured a large framed portrait of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
- [Pakistan Begged US For Help As India Showed Its Might With Op Sindoor, Documents Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/pakistan-begged-us-for-help-as-india-showed-its-might-with-op-sindoor-documents-reveal/): 60 meetings, investments, special access to critical minerals: A look at what all a shaken Pakistan did for US help as it couldn’t withstand India’s fierce Operation Sindoor
- [‘Distinguish Protesters From Rioters': Iran President Tells Security Forces Amid Massive Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/distinguish-protesters-from-rioters-iran-president-tells-security-forces-amid-massive-unrest/): Iran President’s comments came as the country’s top military leadership struck a more confrontational tone, warning against what it described as foreign interference in the unrest.
- [Trump Admin Adds 7 More Countries To Visa Bond List, Raising Entry Costs To $15,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/trump-admin-adds-7-more-countries-to-visa-bond-list-raising-entry-costs-to-15000/): The newly added countries are Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan.
- [South Korea’s Lee Raises North Korea Nukes With Xi, Says ‘China Can Serve As Mediator’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/south-koreas-lee-raises-north-korea-nukes-with-xi-says-china-can-serve-as-mediator/): Lee Jae-myung urged Xi Jinping to mediate talks with North Korea during his rare China visit, seeking Beijing’s help to ease Korean Peninsula tensions and reset ties with China.
- [‘Such Violence Is Unacceptable’: Shikhar Dhawan Condemns Assault Of Hindu Woman In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/such-violence-is-unacceptable-shikhar-dhawan-condemns-assault-of-hindu-woman-in-bangladesh/): Several Hindus have been attacked in Bangladesh after violent protests erupted in the neighbouring country following the death of July uprising organiser Sharif Osman Hadi.
- ['Visa Is A Privilege, Not A Right’: US Embassy In India Warns Students Of Deportation Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/visa-is-a-privilege-not-a-right-us-embassy-in-india-warns-students-of-deportation-risk/): In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy said legal violations could have “serious consequences” for international students.
- [Who is Aidarous al-Zubaidi? Yemen’s ‘traitor’ chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/who-is-aidarous-al-zubaidi-yemens-traitor-chief/): From governor to fugitive: Who is al-Zubaidi, the southern leader accused of ‘high treason’ in Yemen?
- [Who is Diosdado Cabello, Maduro’s interior minister and militia boss?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/who-is-diosdado-cabello-maduros-interior-minister-and-militia-boss/): Cabello, who rose to power under Hugo Chavez, has been accused by a UN rights mission of cracking down on dissent.
- [Everything you need to know about the Syria – Israel deal in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-syria-israel-deal-in-paris/): Syria and Israel agreed to form a joint mechanism aimed at sharing intelligence and military deescalation.
- [From Terrorist ‘Family Man’ To Journalist Wink: Pakistan DG ISPR’s Lows Before ‘Mazaa Na Karaya’ Slang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/from-terrorist-family-man-to-journalist-wink-pakistan-dg-isprs-lows-before-mazaa-na-karaya-slang/): Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has been Pakistan’s DG ISPR since December 2022.
- [Swiss Bar, Where 40 Died In Fire During New Year’s Celebration, Was Not Inspected For Years: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/swiss-bar-where-40-died-in-fire-during-new-years-celebration-was-not-inspected-for-years-report/): Swiss authorities admitted that mandatory annual safety inspections were not conducted for many years at the bar that caught fire during New Year celebrations, killing 40 people.
- [Hamas Leader Attends LeT Event In Pakistan: Decoding Recent Visits Amid Gaza Conflict | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/hamas-leader-attends-let-event-in-pakistan-decoding-recent-visits-amid-gaza-conflict-exclusive/): “While Pakistan publicly claims neutrality in the Gaza conflict, it is a clear message to the world that Pakistan will host every global jihadist actor,” say intelligence sources
- ['Literally Plot Movie': Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump After Venezuela Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/literally-plot-movie-jimmy-kimmel-roasts-trump-after-venezuela-raid/): Late-night hosts slammed the US raid in Venezuela and Maduro’s capture, tying it to Trump, Epstein files, and political distraction. Maduro pleaded not guilty.
- [Bangladesh to ‘work with ICC’ on T20 World Cup security concerns in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/bangladesh-to-work-with-icc-on-t20-world-cup-security-concerns-in-india/): BCB refutes reports saying ICC had issued an ultimatum over Bangladesh’s refusal to play its World Cup games in India.
- [Photos: Orthodox Christmas celebrations around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/photos-orthodox-christmas-celebrations-around-the-world/): Orthodox Christians from Palestine to Russia celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7.
- [Greenland takeover could “upend US foreign policy”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/greenland-takeover-could-upend-us-foreign-policy/): “Greenland has a lot of rare earth. It also has gold and oil.”
- [Why do 250 million Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/why-do-250-million-christians-celebrate-christmas-on-january-7/): Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.
- ['Please, Donald, I Beg You': Trump Mocks France's Macron Over Tariff, Drug Price Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/please-donald-i-beg-you-trump-mocks-frances-macron-over-tariff-drug-price-hike/): Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron while claiming he forced France and other countries to raise drug prices by threatening trade tariffs.
- [New York Library Puts On Display 18th Century Quran Used By Mamdani To Take Oath As Mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/new-york-library-puts-on-display-18th-century-quran-used-by-mamdani-to-take-oath-as-mayor/): Mayor Mamdani used Arturo Schomburg’s historic Ottoman Syrian Quran for his NYC swearing-in; it is on display at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
- [Economic Independence Or Optics? Pakistan Claims $8 Billion Defence Exports, Signals IMF Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/economic-independence-or-optics-pakistan-claims-8-billion-defence-exports-signals-imf-exit/): Intelligence sources say Pakistan army is leveraging fake claims of success from Operation Sindoor to claim a strategic victory and regain political ground at home.
- [Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/seoul-calls-for-freeze-of-norths-nuclear-programme-chinese-mediation/): South Korean President Lee ‍Jae Myung proposes a halt to Pyongyang’s nuclear programme in exchange for ‘compensation’.
- [Press association condemns Israel’s continued ban on media access to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/press-association-condemns-israels-continued-ban-on-media-access-to-gaza/): Foreign Press Association pledges to submit ‘robust response’ to Supreme Court over Israel’s media lockout.
- [Venezuela’s former opposition leader Juan Guaido denounces Delcy Rodriguez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/venezuelas-former-opposition-leader-juan-guaido-denounces-delcy-rodriguez/): Venezuela’s US-backed former opposition leader Juan Guaido has denounced acting president Delcy Rodriguez.
- [Hindu Journalist, Shot Dead In Bangladesh, Had Been Paying ‘Protection Money’ For Months: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/hindu-journalist-shot-dead-in-bangladesh-had-been-paying-protection-money-for-months-report/): Relatives said Rana Pratap Bairagi paid around three lakh taka to ensure his safety. Despite this, he was killed on Monday.
- [Water Costs More Than Milk And Petrol! What Are Everyday Prices In Venezuela Today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/water-costs-more-than-milk-and-petrol-what-are-everyday-prices-in-venezuela-today/): Nicolas Maduro’s tenure is believed to have transformed Venezuela into a deeply troubled state where national resources were diverted to sustain political control
- ['Kick Out China, Russia': Team Trump's Warning To Venezuela Before Being Allowed To Pump More Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/kick-out-china-russia-team-trumps-warning-to-venezuela-before-being-allowed-to-pump-more-oil/): The Trump administration is pressuring Venezuela to expel China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba and to sell its oil exclusively to the US, a report has claimed.
- [Which teams are in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/which-teams-are-in-the-afcon-2025-quarterfinals-and-whats-the-schedule/): From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers – here’s what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals.
- [Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon could derail Hezbollah disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/israels-continued-attacks-on-lebanon-could-derail-hezbollah-disarmament/): Analysts believe Hezbollah will not accept the disarmament’s second phase as long as Israel continues attacking Lebanon.
- [Survivors recount RSF gang rape in Sudan; infants among victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/survivors-recount-rsf-gang-rape-in-sudan-infants-among-victims/): Survivors tell Al Jazeera of systematic RSF gang rape in Sudan as doctor confirms infants listed among victims.
- [Manner in which the US abducted Maduro “was a shock” to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/manner-in-which-the-us-abducted-maduro-was-a-shock-to-china/): “The region [Latin America] is a pillar of China’s Global South strategy.”
- [Shocking Discovery 2km Below The Sea Surface Near Bangladesh, Scientists Warn The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/shocking-discovery-2km-below-the-sea-surface-near-bangladesh-scientists-warn-the-world/): In the silent depths of the Bay of Bengal, scientists have uncovered a ‘scary’ truth. What lay beneath has sparked deep concern
- [LIVE: Yemen’s STC leader al-Zubaidi dismissed after ‘fleeing’ overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/live-yemens-stc-leader-al-zubaidi-dismissed-after-fleeing-overnight/): Leader of Yemen’s STC removed from government with the Saudi-led coalition saying he ‘fled to unknown location’.
- ['Mazaa Na Karaya Toh Paise Vaapis': Pakistan DG ISPR Stoops To Street Language At Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/mazaa-na-karaya-toh-paise-vaapis-pakistan-dg-ispr-stoops-to-street-language-at-briefing/): The DG ISPR repeatedly used mocking phrases, including the remark “Mazaa na kraayaa — tou paise vaapis”, while issuing threats directed at India and Afghanistan.
- [‘Look At Your Own Region’: Jaishankar Hits Back At West’s ‘Free Advice’ On India’s Operation Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/look-at-your-own-region-jaishankar-hits-back-at-wests-free-advice-on-indias-operation-sindoor/): EAM S Jaishankar said that western countries often pursue their own interests when it comes to world conflicts but still offer unsolicited advice to India.
- [China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/china-bans-export-of-dual-use-items-to-japan-amid-tensions-over-taiwan/): Japan calls for the ban’s withdrawal, calling the measures ‘absolutely unacceptable’ and ‘deeply regrettable’.
- [LIVE: Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50mn barrels of oil to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/live-trump-says-venezuela-to-hand-over-up-to-50mn-barrels-of-oil-to-us/): US President says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela’s Rodriguez vows no ‘foreign agent’ is in charge.
- [The Battle Over Greenland: Why Trump Wants The Arctic Island And Why Denmark Is Pushing Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/the-battle-over-greenland-why-trump-wants-the-arctic-island-and-why-denmark-is-pushing-back/): After US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro, Trump revived his push to bring Greenland under American control, calling the Arctic island essential for national security.
- [Russia Deploys Submarine To Guard 'Sanctioned' Oil Tanker Targeted By US Near Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/russia-deploys-submarine-to-guard-sanctioned-oil-tanker-targeted-by-us-near-venezuela/): The US Coast Guard has pursued the tanker into the Atlantic Ocean, viewing it as part of a broader shadow fleet used to move black-market oil
- ['Dangerous Mix Of Extremism, Mob Mentality': Hasina Blames Yunus For Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/dangerous-mix-of-extremism-mob-mentality-hasina-blames-yunus-for-attacks-on-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Sheikh Hasina also urged New Delhi to stand firmly for democracy, minority protection and stability.
- [How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/how-strong-are-latin-americas-military-forces-as-they-face-us-threats/): Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?
- [27 Dead As Anti-Khamenei Protest Rages On In Iran; Clashes Break Out In Tehran's Grand Bazaar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/27-dead-as-anti-khamenei-protest-rages-on-in-iran-clashes-break-out-in-tehrans-grand-bazaar/): At least 27 protesters, including five minors under the age of 18, were killed since the unrest began.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1413/): These are the key developments from day 1,413 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/fact-checking-trump-on-promised-us-oil-company-investment-in-venezuela/): Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability.
- [Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/saudi-led-coalition-strikes-yemen-says-stc-leader-al-zubaidi-has-fled/): Coalition says it targeted separatist forces after Aidarous al-Zubaidi failed to board a plane for Riyadh.
- [Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/israeli-forces-kill-two-in-lebanon-ahead-of-truce-monitors-meeting/): Representatives from France, Israel, Lebanon, the US and UN tracking the ceasefire are due to meet amid Israeli attacks.
- [Is the US unlocking Venezuela’s oil wealth or exploiting it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/is-the-us-unlocking-venezuelas-oil-wealth-or-exploiting-it/): President Donald Trump aims to control and revive Venezuela’s oil industry. Critics call it modern-day colonialism.
- [Witnesses film ICE killing of US citizen in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/witnesses-film-ice-killing-of-us-citizen-in-minneapolis/): “Get the **** out of Minneapolis”. Anger is rising after ICE agents shot dead a 37-year-old American mother.
- [Al Jazeera reporter takes cover as shots ring out in Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/al-jazeera-reporter-takes-cover-as-shots-ring-out-in-aleppo/): Fighting between Syrian government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces continues in Aleppo.
- [Harrowing testimonies of sexual assault in Sudan brought to light](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/harrowing-testimonies-of-sexual-assault-in-sudan-brought-to-light/): In exclusive testimonies to Al Jazeera, survivors describe rape carried out by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.
- [UK hunger strikers face “risk of irreversible harm”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/uk-hunger-strikers-face-risk-of-irreversible-harm/): James Smith on the dangers pro-Palestine UK hunger strikers now face, including the risk of irreversible damage or death
- [Open To Sending Troops To Palestine For Peacekeeping: Spain's PM Sanchez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/open-to-sending-troops-to-palestine-for-peacekeeping-spains-pm-sanchez/): Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also reaffirmed Spain’s willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.
- [Is India Weighing Opening Up Govt Contracts To Chinese Firms Following Five-Year Freeze?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/is-india-weighing-opening-up-govt-contracts-to-chinese-firms-following-five-year-freeze/): The restrictions in question were implemented in July 2020, shortly after a lethal skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley
- [‘Breaking Free’: Macron Criticises US For Abandoning Allies, Undermining Global Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/breaking-free-macron-criticises-us-for-abandoning-allies-undermining-global-rules/): Macron criticises the US for abandoning global rules; EU leaders worry about Trump’s Greenland plans and stress upholding international law.
- [3 Indians Among Crew Detained After US Seizes Oil Tanker Marinera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/3-indians-among-crew-detained-after-us-seizes-oil-tanker-marinera/): Following the seizure, the entire crew was detained as investigators examine the ship’s ownership.
- [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Air Chiefs Discuss Expanding Military Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/pakistan-saudi-arabia-air-chiefs-discuss-expanding-military-cooperation/): The Saudi defence leadership praised what it described as the strong bond of fraternity between the two countries.
- [Poland Says It's 'Satisfied' With India's Reduced Russian Oil Purchases As US Raises Tariff Heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/poland-says-its-satisfied-with-indias-reduced-russian-oil-purchases-as-us-raises-tariff-heat/): Poland has expressed its satisfaction with New Delhi’s reduced purchases of Russian oil as US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Indian goods.
- [Helicopter Crash Near Russian Ski Resort Kills Transport Tycoon Ilyas Gimadutdinov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/helicopter-crash-near-russian-ski-resort-kills-transport-tycoon-ilyas-gimadutdinov/): Preliminary findings and eyewitness accounts suggest the helicopter was flying at low altitude near the ski slopes when it struck overhead cables.
- [US Senate To Vote On Resolution Limiting Trump’s Use Of Force In Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-senate-to-vote-on-resolution-limiting-trumps-use-of-force-in-venezuela/): The US Senate to debate a resolution to block President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s capture and narco-terrorism charges.
- [From Nicolas Maduro To Sean Diddy: The Star-Studded Roster Of Brooklyn Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/from-nicolas-maduro-to-sean-diddy-the-star-studded-roster-of-brooklyn-jail/): Over the past several years, the Brooklyn jail has housed a striking mix of global political figures, celebrities and corporate executives.
- [Zelenskyy Says US Security Guarantees Plan For Ukraine ‘Essentially Ready’, Awaits Trump Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/zelenskyy-says-us-security-guarantees-plan-for-ukraine-essentially-ready-awaits-trump-nod/): He said that upon returning to Kyiv, the country’s negotiation team will report on all details of recent meetings.
- [Russian war deaths are rising to unsustainable levels, says Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russian-war-deaths-are-rising-to-unsustainable-levels-says-ukraine/): Russian mortality rates reportedly soar, troops test new tactics and Zelenskyy reshuffles Defence Ministry.
- [Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed in ICE Minneapolis shooting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/who-was-renee-nicole-good-the-woman-killed-in-ice-minneapolis-shooting/): Trump administration officials allege the shooting victim was interfering with an ICE agent’s work.
- [LIVE: Syria’s army shells SDF positions in Aleppo neighbourhoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/live-syrias-army-shells-sdf-positions-in-aleppo-neighbourhoods/): Syria’s army has commenced concentrated artillery strikes targeting SDF positions inside Aleppo city neighbourhoods.
- [US says it will control Venezuelan oil indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-says-it-will-control-venezuelan-oil-indefinitely/): Venezuela’s interim leader has hit back at US plans to indefinitely control her country’s oil wealth.
- [‘Deliberate torment’: Ukrainians left without heating after Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/deliberate-torment-ukrainians-left-without-heating-after-russian-attacks/): Russia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure hard, slams plans for post-ceasefire multinational force in the country.
- [DR Congo superfan Mboladinga ‘Lumumba Vea’ leaves AFCON as a hero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/dr-congo-superfan-mboladinga-lumumba-vea-leaves-afcon-as-a-hero/): Heartbroken after his team’s loss to Algeria, Mboladinga won over fans and left a lasting impact on the tournament.
- [Dipu Das Lynching: Bangladesh Police Arrest Key Accused Who Allegedly Incited Mob](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/dipu-das-lynching-bangladesh-police-arrest-key-accused-who-allegedly-incited-mob/): Bangladesh police arrested Yasin Arafat for inciting Dipu Das’s lynching; 21 arrested amid rising violence against Hindus, with two recent deaths.
- [French Farmers Roll Tractors Into Paris To Protest EU Mercosur Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/french-farmers-roll-tractors-into-paris-to-protest-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/): French farmers protested in Paris against the EU-Mercosur deal, fearing it threatens their livelihoods and favors German and Spanish industries.
- [‘Legitimate Targets’: Russia Says Western Troops In Ukraine Would Be Fair Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/legitimate-targets-russia-says-western-troops-in-ukraine-would-be-fair-game/): Russia warns France and UK that any Western troops or infrastructure in Kyiv will be considered “legitimate targets,” labeling their deployment as foreign intervention.
- [‘Ready For Any Choice’: Iran Warns US, Israel Against Fresh Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/ready-for-any-choice-iran-warns-us-israel-against-fresh-attacks/): Abbas Araghachi in Beirut stated Iran seeks no war with Israel or the United States but will respond to attacks, and remains open to nuclear talks based on mutual respect.
- [Trump says US role in Venezuela could last for years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/trump-says-us-role-in-venezuela-could-last-for-years/): Venezuela’s interior minister says US operation to abduct Maduro killed 100 people and wounded dozens.
- [Can Syria be unified?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/can-syria-be-unified/): Deepening instability, minority distrust and foreign meddling test Damascus’s grip on a fractured state.
- [US Announces Plan To Take 'Indefinite' Control Of Venezuelan Oil Sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-announces-plan-to-take-indefinite-control-of-venezuelan-oil-sales/): The US says it will sell Venezuela’s backed-up crude and all future output, placing proceeds in American accounts as it deepens control over the country’s oil.
- [Turkey Offers Support To Syria As Army Shells Kurdish Areas In Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/turkey-offers-support-to-syria-as-army-shells-kurdish-areas-in-aleppo/): Turkey offers military support to Syria against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo as the Syrian Army shells the city, prompting thousands to flee amid escalating clashes with SDF.
- [Why Yemen’s War Is Entering A New And Dangerous Phase And What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/why-yemens-war-is-entering-a-new-and-dangerous-phase-and-what-happens-next/): Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla marked a rare public confrontation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s proxies in Yemen.
- [Saudi Arabia Accuses UAE Of Smuggling Wanted Yemen Separatist Leader Out Of Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/saudi-arabia-accuses-uae-of-smuggling-wanted-yemen-separatist-leader-out-of-country/): Saudi Arabia accuses the UAE of smuggling Aidarous al-Zubaidi, STC leader wanted for treason, deepening tensions over Yemen and exposing rifts in their Gulf alliance.
- [Elon Musk Explains Why He Named His Son After A Fantasy Hero And An Indian Physicist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/elon-musk-explains-why-he-named-his-son-after-a-fantasy-hero-and-an-indian-physicist/): A post by the X handle Tesla Owners Silicon Valley shared a photograph of Elon Musk with his twins.
- [EA-18G Growler: Why Venezuela Never Saw The US Strikes Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/ea-18g-growler-why-venezuela-never-saw-the-us-strikes-coming/): According to reports, among the more than 150 US aircraft involved in Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela were Boeing EA-18G Growler jets
- [JD Vance Lists 3 Ways US Benefits From Venezuela Operation: Energy, Influence And Military Might](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/jd-vance-lists-3-ways-us-benefits-from-venezuela-operation-energy-influence-and-military-might/): JD Vance argued that the action would benefit ordinary Americans by reinforcing US control and influence in the region.
- [Australia to launch anti-Semitism inquiry after Bondi shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/australia-to-launch-anti-semitism-inquiry-after-bondi-shooting/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion.
- [How oil once made Venezuela rich, but not its people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/how-oil-once-made-venezuela-rich-but-not-its-people/): Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, but some of the people there earn less than $4 a month.
- [Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/top-somaliland-official-defends-israel-ties-amid-arab-backlash/): Somaliland official defends Israel ties, telling Al Jazeera the region had “no choice” after years of isolation.
- [Which are the 66 global organisations the US is leaving under Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/which-are-the-66-global-organisations-the-us-is-leaving-under-trump/): The significant changes will lead the US to withdraw from key forums focused on climate change, peace and democracy.
- [US arms sales to Taiwan threaten peace in the Taiwan Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-arms-sales-to-taiwan-threaten-peace-in-the-taiwan-strait/): Washington’s actions violate the one-China principle and undermine regional stability.
- [How Indira Gandhi Built 'Bridges Of Love' in Venezuela In Just 18 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/how-indira-gandhi-built-bridges-of-love-in-venezuela-in-just-18-hours/): Amid Venezuela’s current crisis, Indira Gandhi’s 1968 visit to Caracas forged lasting India-Venezuela ties, marked by emotional moments and a pledge for cooperation and solidarity
- [The Senator Who Wants 500% Tariffs On India: Lindsey Graham's Journey From Trump Foe To Loyalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/the-senator-who-wants-500-tariffs-on-india-lindsey-grahams-journey-from-trump-foe-to-loyalist/): Once a fierce Trump critic, Lindsey Graham remade himself into a loyalist, a transformation that reshaped his influence in Washington.
- [Days After Gavin Newsom's Odd Pose Sparks Meme Fest, Governor Shares Photo Of Yoga Pose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/days-after-gavin-newsoms-odd-pose-sparks-meme-fest-governor-shares-photo-of-yoga-pose/): Gavin Newsom responds to JD Vance’s remark on his previous odd photo with a new photo and witty “Namaste, JD” message, sparking fresh reactions online.
- [Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/maduros-gone-why-are-venezuelans-still-afraid-of-the-government/): With the repressive machinery Maduro used still in place, many Venezuelans are scared to celebrate his departure.
- [Sabalenka hits out at tennis chiefs over ‘insane’ tournament scheduling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/sabalenka-hits-out-at-tennis-chiefs-over-insane-tournament-scheduling/): The world No 1 expects to ‌skip events again this year and face likely sanctions rather than put her health at risk.
- [Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/irans-commercial-hubs-became-flashpoints-for-frustration/): Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desperation amid the economic crisis.
- [Lebanon army says phase one of disarming non-state groups in south complete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/lebanon-army-says-phase-one-of-disarming-non-state-groups-in-south-complete/): Statement says army established state monopoly on arms in an ‘effective and tangible way’, without mentioning Hezbollah.
- [Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-near-death-intent-on-continuing-protests/): Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.
- [Woman Killed By ICE Officer In Minneapolis Shooting Was Poet And Mother Of Three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/woman-killed-by-ice-officer-in-minneapolis-shooting-was-poet-and-mother-of-three/): Born in Colorado, Macklin Good was a US citizen and appeared to have no criminal record apart from a traffic ticket.
- [Russian Flag, Name Change, New Registration: How Bella 1 Tried Escaping US Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russian-flag-name-change-new-registration-how-bella-1-tried-escaping-us-forces/): The US Coast Guard on December 21 stopped the vessel for the first time in the Caribbean Sea. At that point, the tanker was still operating under the name Bella 1.
- ['India Can Play Central Role': Sri Lankan MP Calls For Cooperation Amid Nepal, Bangladesh Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/india-can-play-central-role-sri-lankan-mp-calls-for-cooperation-amid-nepal-bangladesh-unrest/): Namal Rajapaksa has called for regional cooperation in South Asia, stressing that India could play a central role in addressing political instability and security challenges.
- [Iranian Cop Shot Dead After Car Chase Amid Anti-Khamenei Protests | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/iranian-cop-shot-dead-after-car-chase-amid-anti-khamenei-protests-video/): Amid protests over economic distress in Iran, Mahmoud Haghighat killed in Sistan and Baluchestan, Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility. Shahin Dehghan stabbed in Malard.
- [Who is Tina Shah, Indian-Origin Doctor Running For US Congress In New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/who-is-tina-shah-indian-origin-doctor-running-for-us-congress-in-new-jersey/): Democratic congressional candidate Tina Shah has surpassed $1 million in fundraising in less than a year.
- [US Seizes Two Tankers, One Flying Russia's Flag: Is A New Flashpoint With Putin Unfolding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-seizes-two-tankers-one-flying-russias-flag-is-a-new-flashpoint-with-putin-unfolding/): The Marinera, which was travelling from the Caribbean Sea towards Russia, had earlier been placed under sanctions when it operated as the Bella 1.
- [Unable To Repay $2 Billion, Pakistan Offers Fighter Jet Deal To Saudi Arabia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/unable-to-repay-2-billion-pakistan-offers-fighter-jet-deal-to-saudi-arabia-report/): For Saudi Arabia, the talks come at a time when it is reassessing its defence partnerships amid uncertainty over the future role of the United States in the Middle East
- [Chinese Security Posts In Pakistan? Islamabad's New Commitments To Beijing Signal Deeper Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/chinese-security-posts-in-pakistan-islamabads-new-commitments-to-beijing-signal-deeper-pressure/): Sources reveal that Islamabad has agreed to allow the establishment of Chinese “security posts” inside Pakistan, marking a significant shift in bilateral security cooperation.
- [Australia beat England in Sydney Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/australia-beat-england-in-sydney-test-to-seal-4-1-ashes-triumph/): Australia stumble to five-wicket win in the final Test, bidding farewell to their first Muslim cricketer Usman Khawaja.
- [Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/two-people-killed-in-shooting-outside-mormon-church-in-salt-lake-city-us/): Manhunt under way; police believe attack was not random nor religiously motivated.
- [China finds risks, opportunities as Trump pushes for ‘spheres of influence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/china-finds-risks-opportunities-as-trump-pushes-for-spheres-of-influence/): China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.
- [Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/can-a-dynastic-heir-lead-a-post-dynasty-bangladesh/): Former PM Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
- [How Ice On Planes Can Lead To Disaster And How It’s Prevented | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/how-ice-on-planes-can-lead-to-disaster-and-how-its-prevented-explained/): Europe’s brutal cold has turned ice into aviation’s silent enemy. Do you know how a few invisible layers on aircraft wings can decide whether a flight takes off or not?
- [Bangladesh To Resume Direct Flights With Pakistan From January 29, After Over A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/bangladesh-to-resume-direct-flights-with-pakistan-from-january-29-after-over-a-decade/): Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air connectivity after more than a decade.
- [What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/what-resources-does-venezuela-have-apart-from-the-worlds-most-oil/): Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, and vast untapped minerals such as gold.
- [Lebanon’s mission to complete disarmament plan of Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/lebanons-mission-to-complete-disarmament-plan-of-hezbollah/): Army commander to brief government on the progress of the mission to disarm Hezbollah.
- [Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/heres-why-trump-wants-venezuelas-oil/): The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?
- ['Enough To Kill 1,13,000 Americans': 2 Indians Arrested For Smuggling Cocaine In Indiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/enough-to-kill-113000-americans-2-indians-arrested-for-smuggling-cocaine-in-indiana/): Two Indian nationals were arrested in Indiana after authorities recovered 309 pounds of cocaine concealed inside a semi-truck operated by them during a routine inspection.
- [Why Are Chinese Astronauts Training In Caves Before Going To The Moon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/why-are-chinese-astronauts-training-in-caves-before-going-to-the-moon/): China’s lunar prep sends 28 astronauts to remote caves to train for the Moon. Discover how this daring mission simulates the Moon’s harsh conditions
- [Exports Up, Deep Defence Co-Operation: How Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Surged After Yunus Took Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/exports-up-deep-defence-co-operation-how-bangladesh-pakistan-ties-surged-after-yunus-took-charge/): Pakistan’s exports to Bangladesh touched $778.11 million in 2024, reflecting a 27 per cent rise in Bangladesh’s imports from Pakistan during July–September 2024 alone.
- [India Standoff Boosted Jet Sales, IMF Reliance May End: Pakistan Defence Minister's New Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/india-standoff-boosted-jet-sales-imf-reliance-may-end-pakistan-defence-ministers-new-claim/): Pakistan markets the Chinese co-developed JF-17 as a lower-cost multi-role fighter and has positioned itself as a supplier able to offer aircraft.
- [After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/after-stc-hubris-dream-of-south-yemen-looks-further-away/): Secessionist STC had de facto control over most of southern Yemen, but then squandered it by going too far.
- [Barcelona rout Athletic Bilbao 5-0 to reach Spanish Super Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/barcelona-rout-athletic-bilbao-5-0-to-reach-spanish-super-cup-final/): Fermin Lopez and Raphinha star for Barca as Yamal comes on as a late sub in the Super Coppa semifinal in Jeddah.
- [LIVE: US to dictate decisions to Venezuela, control oil sales ‘indefinitely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/live-us-to-dictate-decisions-to-venezuela-control-oil-sales-indefinitely/): The US says it will control sales of Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’ and decide how the proceeds of those sales are used.
- [Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/trump-invites-colombias-petro-to-white-house-after-threats/): Sudden detente follows a phone call between the two leaders in which they discussed drugs and ‘other disagreements’.
- [After New Delhi, Tourist Visas To Bangladesh Now Suspended From Kolkata Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/after-new-delhi-tourist-visas-to-bangladesh-now-suspended-from-kolkata-office/): The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission has not released any official statement, but sources have confirmed that the suspension is in place.
- [BJP Slams Pakistan ‘Apologists’ As Docs Reveal Islamabad Contacted US 60 Times After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/bjp-slams-pakistan-apologists-as-docs-reveal-islamabad-contacted-us-60-times-after-op-sindoor/): A previous investigation by The New York Times had also reported that Pakistan sharply increased its lobbying expenditure in April and May.
- [The Sweeping US Case Against Maduro And Why He Called Himself A 'Prisoner Of War' In Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/the-sweeping-us-case-against-maduro-and-why-he-called-himself-a-prisoner-of-war-in-court/): Maduro pleaded not guilty to sweeping US drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, saying he was ‘kidnapped’ in a military raid and insisting he should be treated as a POW.
- [2 Killed In Shooting During Funeral Event Outside Church In Salt Lake City, Suspect At Large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/2-killed-in-shooting-during-funeral-event-outside-church-in-salt-lake-city-suspect-at-large/): At least two people were killed when a shooting broke out during a funeral in the parking lot of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Salt Lake City.
- [Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/trump-backs-bill-to-sanction-china-india-over-russian-oil-us-senator-says/): Trump has ‘greenlit’ bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.
- [Pakistan Hindu Rights Activist Demands Justice After Minority Farmer Shot Dead In Sindh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/pakistan-hindu-rights-activist-demands-justice-after-minority-farmer-shot-dead-in-sindh/): Kailash Kolhi was a poor agricultural labourer who had built a small hut on the land where he worked to house his family. This reportedly angered the landlord, Sarfaraz Nizamani.
- ['It Is Over': Why A Deleted Op-ed On Gen Z Discontent Stirred A Storm In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/it-is-over-why-a-deleted-op-ed-on-gen-z-discontent-stirred-a-storm-in-pakistan/): The removal of the article attracted massive backlash from Pakistan’s political and media landscape.
- [Turkey Withdraws From Pakistan-Afghanistan Mediation Amid Escalating Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/turkey-withdraws-from-pakistan-afghanistan-mediation-amid-escalating-tensions/): Turkey has formally conveyed to Islamabad that Afghanistan is unwilling to accommodate Pakistan’s core security demands, leading Ankara to step back from further mediation efforts.
- [Trump to withdraw US from dozens of UN, international organisations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/trump-to-withdraw-us-from-dozens-of-un-international-organisations/): The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.
- [Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/saudi-led-coalition-says-stcs-al-zubaidi-fled-to-uae-via-somaliland/): Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded a pane that flew to Abu Dhabi via Mogadishu, coalition says.
- [BNP Leader Shot Dead In Dhaka Amid Rising Pre-Poll Violence In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/bnp-leader-shot-dead-in-dhaka-amid-rising-pre-poll-violence-in-bangladesh/): Musabbir, who earlier served as general secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North Swechchhasebak Dal, was attacked around 8.30 pm local time in Karwan Bazaar area of Dhaka on Tuesday.
- [‘Unstoppable Joint Force’: US Coast Guard Shares Video Of Russian Vessel Seizure In North Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/unstoppable-joint-force-us-coast-guard-shares-video-of-russian-vessel-seizure-in-north-atlantic/): Russia has condemned the seizure, calling it a violation of maritime law and “outright piracy,” after the vessel was boarded under a US federal court warrant.
- ['If It Comes To Any Blows...': Putin Highlights Nuclear Threat In Message To Europe, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/if-it-comes-to-any-blows-putin-highlights-nuclear-threat-in-message-to-europe-us/): Vladimir Putin warned that Europe is largely defenceless, citing its lack of missile early-warning systems and questioning whether the US would risk a strategic nuclear exchange.
- ['Sink Some American Boats': Russia Talks Tough After US Seizure Of Vessels Off Venezuela Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/sink-some-american-boats-russia-talks-tough-after-us-seizure-of-vessels-off-venezuela-coast/): Russian lawmaker Alexei Zhuravlev warned the US could face military retaliation after it seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic.
- [Venezuela’s economy plunged into uncertainty after Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/venezuelas-economy-plunged-into-uncertainty-after-maduro-abduction/): US says it will control Venezuelan oil sales ‘indefinitely’, raising questions about what revenues Caracas might get.
- ['America First': Trump Orders US Exit From 66 Global Bodies Including Key UN Climate Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/america-first-trump-orders-us-exit-from-66-global-bodies-including-key-un-climate-treaty/): The White House said the order tells all government agencies to stop funding and engaging with 35 non-UN groups and 31 UN bodies seen as against US interests.
- ['A Wise Choice': Trump Says Venezuela Will Buy Only US-Made Products From Oil Deal Proceeds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/a-wise-choice-trump-says-venezuela-will-buy-only-us-made-products-from-oil-deal-proceeds/): Donald Trump said Venezuela will use proceeds from a new oil deal to buy only American-made products, calling it a “wise choice” for both countries.
- ['Appreciated His Tone': Trump Says He Spoke With Colombian President On Drugs, Other Disagreements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/appreciated-his-tone-trump-says-he-spoke-with-colombian-president-on-drugs-other-disagreements/): The phone call came amid rising tensions between the United States and Colombia.
- ['Leverage Against China, India': Trump Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Says Senator Landsey Graham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/leverage-against-china-india-trump-clears-russia-sanctions-bill-says-senator-landsey-graham/): In a post on X, Graham said the move comes amid ongoing peace negotiations for Ukraine and indicated that the bill could be taken up for a bipartisan vote next week.
- ['Ties Between India, Europe Poised To Grow To Next Level': EAM S Jaishankar In France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/ties-between-india-europe-poised-to-grow-to-next-level-eam-s-jaishankar-in-france/): The minister made the remarks alongside Polish Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
- [ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman Amid Immigration Crackdown In Minneapolis, Trump Defends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/ice-agent-fatally-shoots-woman-amid-immigration-crackdown-in-minneapolis-trump-defends/): The 37-year-old woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was shot in the head in front of a family member in a snowy residential neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis.
- [Trump threatens US defence firms over executive pay, slow production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/trump-threatens-us-defence-firms-over-executive-pay-slow-production/): The US president demanded that defence contractors cap their executives’ pay until new production plants are built.
- [A Bigger Stick For A 'Dangerous' World: Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion US Defence Budget For 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/a-bigger-stick-for-a-dangerous-world-trump-proposes-1-5-trillion-us-defence-budget-for-2027/): The President framed the huge budget request as a fundamental necessity for national survival, asserting that the global landscape has shifted into ‘troubled and dangerous times’
- [US suspends assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-suspends-assistance-to-somali-government-for-alleged-seizure-of-aid/): The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,414](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1414/): These are the key developments from day 1,414 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Is AI headed for a breaking point?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/is-ai-headed-for-a-breaking-point/): From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of AI could mean in 2026.
- [Nick Reiner’s lawyer resigns amid court proceedings for Rob Reiner’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/nick-reiners-lawyer-resigns-amid-court-proceedings-for-rob-reiners-murder/): Alan Jackson steps down as lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his mother and father in December.
- [ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/07/ice-agent-fatally-shoots-woman-during-minneapolis-immigration-raid/): An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.
- [Who Is Reza Pahalvi? Son Of Iran's Last Shah And Exiled Crown Prince Back In Spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/who-is-reza-pahalvi-son-of-irans-last-shah-and-exiled-crown-prince-back-in-spotlight/): Born in 1960, Reza Pahlavi has lived in exile for decades, mainly in the United States, after the monarchy collapsed and the Islamic Republic was established.
- [What's 'Donroe Doctrine' And What's Its Connection To Trump's Latin America Policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/whats-donroe-doctrine-and-whats-its-connection-to-trumps-latin-america-policy/): The US has asserted its willingness to act unilaterally in its sphere of influence following the Venezuela developments. The stance has triggered debate over regional stability.
- [Israel Rejects Pakistan Army Role In Gaza Stabilisation Force: ‘Not The Situation Right Now’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/israel-rejects-pakistan-army-role-in-gaza-stabilisation-force-not-the-situation-right-now/): Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said that countries generally cooperate only with partners they trust and with whom they maintain proper diplomatic relations.
- ['Cancelled Second Wave Of Attacks': Trump Says Venezuela Releasing Political Prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/cancelled-second-wave-of-attacks-trump-says-venezuela-releasing-political-prisoners/): Trump said Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of peace with the US, which is why he cancelled a previously planned second wave of attacks.
- [‘Real Threat’: Colombian President Gustavo Petro Warns Of US Military Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/real-threat-colombian-president-gustavo-petro-warns-of-us-military-action/): Gustavo Petro warns of a US military threat to Colombia after Donald Trump’s remarks, criticizes ICE actions, and cautions that US policies risk international isolation.
- [Turkey, Dubai Among Routes Hit As Spate Of Flight Cancellations Disrupt Iran Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/turkey-dubai-among-routes-hit-as-spate-of-flight-cancellations-disrupt-iran-amid-protests/): In Turkey, Turkish Airlines cancelled all five of its scheduled Friday flights to Tehran, according to the Istanbul Airport mobile application.
- [‘I didn’t set out to break records’: Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/i-didnt-set-out-to-break-records-pakistans-first-female-mma-fighter/): Anita Karim retraces her journey into combat sports ahead of the country’s first ever professional women’s MMA fight.
- [“Expect to see an indictment” in ICE fatal shooting case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/expect-to-see-an-indictment-in-ice-fatal-shooting-case/): Professor Caren Myers Morrison says the political climate will likely lead to an indictment in the Minneapolis shooting
- [Ghana’s Semenyo signs $87m deal to join Manchester City from Bournemouth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/ghanas-semenyo-signs-87m-deal-to-join-manchester-city-from-bournemouth/): The sought-after striker becomes the Premier League club’s first signing of the January transfer window.
- [Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/why-is-pakistan-selling-its-jf-17-fighter-jets-to-bangladesh-and-others/): Islamabad’s defence diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.
- [Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council announces its dissolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/yemens-separatist-southern-transitional-council-announces-its-dissolution/): The STC, which Saudi Arabia says is backed by the UAE, launched an offensive against Yemeni gov’t troops in December.
- [Why Kim Jong Un Doesn't Celebrate His Birthday And Doesn't Want People To Know His Mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/why-kim-jong-un-doesnt-celebrate-his-birthday-and-doesnt-want-people-to-know-his-mother/): Every year on January 8, Kim Jong Un’s birthday passes without parades or praise, a rare silence in North Korea, rooted in a family history the regime has spent decades hiding
- [‘Iran Will Not Back Down’: Khamenei Warns Protesters, Foreign Backers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-will-not-back-down-khamenei-warns-protesters-foreign-backers/): Post Content
- [Ukraine calls on allies to raise pressure as Russia fires Oreshnik missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/ukraine-calls-on-allies-to-raise-pressure-as-russia-fires-oreshnik-missile/): Kyiv labelled the use of the weapon close to the EU and NATO border a ‘grave threat’ to European security.
- [It’s not the oil. It’s Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/its-not-the-oil-its-florida/): Nicolas Maduro’s kidnapping is about the US state’s politics, not Venezuela’s oil.
- [Iran internet cuts a “classic ploy” by leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-internet-cuts-a-classic-ploy-by-leadership/): Sina Azodi on Iran’s escalating protests and the use of internet shutdowns to silence dissent.
- [Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/street-protests-grow-in-iran-as-the-country-faces-an-internet-blackout/): Protests across Iran are growing as thousands of people voice anger at the dire state of the country’s economy.
- [Jazz close out Mavericks to end 5-game losing streak; Pacers beat Hornets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/jazz-close-out-mavericks-to-end-5-game-losing-streak-pacers-beat-hornets/): Anthony Edwards becomes third-youngest player in NBA to reach 10,000 career points as Wolves hold off Cavs.
- [Europe should prepare for Greenland’s annexation and end of NATO: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/europe-should-prepare-for-greenlands-annexation-and-end-of-nato-experts/): US and Russian ideologies would be in alignment, leaving Europe as an island of liberalism, according to analysts.
- [Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-releases-imprisoned-political-figures-in-trump-approved-move/): Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among ‘large number’ of prisoners released.
- [Heavy fighting in Aleppo, Syria, after talks with SDF collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/heavy-fighting-in-aleppo-syria-after-talks-with-sdf-collapse/): Clashes began in Aleppo after talks on integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national army stalled.
- [Somaliland recognition: Israel’s foothold in the Horn of Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/somaliland-recognition-israels-foothold-in-the-horn-of-africa/): Critics view Israel’s moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu’s expansive conflict and influence agenda.
- [Conservative lawmaker in Honduras injured after being hit with explosive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/conservative-lawmaker-in-honduras-injured-after-being-hit-with-explosive/): The incident underscores the tense political environment in Honduras in the wake of its contested presidential election.
- [The US Has Taken Control Of Venezuela's Oil, But Is The Deal Worth It For Either Side?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/the-us-has-taken-control-of-venezuelas-oil-but-is-the-deal-worth-it-for-either-side/): The US says its oil-for-stability plan can revive Venezuela’s economy. The underlying numbers tell a more complicated story.
- [Iran Protests Spark Concerns In India Over Chabahar Operations; Intelligence Flags Strategic Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-protests-spark-concerns-in-india-over-chabahar-operations-intelligence-flags-strategic-risks/): Sources say strikes, internet blackouts and growing supply-chain disruptions triggered by the protests could delay cargo handling and infrastructure development at Chabahar.
- [Landfill collapse kills one and leaves dozens missing in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/landfill-collapse-kills-one-and-leaves-dozens-missing-in-philippines/): Rescuers retrieve eight people alive and are searching for more missing in Binaliw, Cebu city.
- [Sudan in need of urgent aid as it marks 1,000 days of war: NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/sudan-in-need-of-urgent-aid-as-it-marks-1000-days-of-war-ngos/): Fierce fighting and global funding cuts have pushed more than 33 million people towards starvation.
- [US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard Was Unaware Of Trump's Venezuela Plan, But Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-intel-chief-tulsi-gabbard-was-unaware-of-trumps-venezuela-plan-but-why/): The episode has reignited scepticism within Trump’s inner circle regarding the DNI role itself.
- ['Been Dead For 47 Years':  Woman’s Bloody Protest Video Captures Anger On Iran’s Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/been-dead-for-47-years-womans-bloody-protest-video-captures-anger-on-irans-streets/): The clip comes at a time when Iranian authorities stepped up efforts to suppress anti-government demonstrations.
- [Who Is Jonathan Ross, ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot 37-Year-Old Woman In Minneapolis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/who-is-jonathan-ross-ice-officer-who-fatally-shot-37-year-old-woman-in-minneapolis/): Jonathan Ross, an ICE agent and Iraq war veteran, fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. The FBI is investigating as protests and calls for charges grow.
- [‘We just sit and cry’: Gaza’s cancer patients die waiting for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/we-just-sit-and-cry-gazas-cancer-patients-die-waiting-for-treatment/): Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of ‘chocolates and chips” but blocks chemotherapy drugs.
- [Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/is-the-eastern-mediterranean-becoming-israels-new-front-against-turkiye/): Turkiye closely monitoring Israel’s regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
- [Syria live: Ceasefire in Aleppo after at least 22 killed since Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/syria-live-ceasefire-in-aleppo-after-at-least-22-killed-since-tuesday/): Syria’s Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.
- [What is Chavismo – and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/what-is-chavismo-and-is-it-dead-after-us-abduction-of-venezuelas-maduro/): The sociopolitical ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is rooted in anti-imperialism.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,415](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1415/): These are the key developments from day 1,415 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iran Protests: Crowds Set Fire To State Broadcasting Building, Take Over Port City Streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-protests-crowds-set-fire-to-state-broadcasting-building-take-over-port-city-streets/): As protests intensified, Iranian authorities imposed a near-total internet blackout across much of the country
- ['US To Start Hitting Land Against Drug Cartels': Trump Raises Concerns For Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-to-start-hitting-land-against-drug-cartels-trump-raises-concerns-for-mexico/): Following operation on Venezuela, Trump said that his administration will soon begin actions to target cartels on land.
- [Iran Goes Dark: Why The Government Cut Internet Access Amid Widespread Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-goes-dark-why-the-government-cut-internet-access-amid-widespread-protests/): The nationwide internet blackout in Iran came as protests over soaring prices, a collapsing currency and growing anti-establishment anger spread to all 31 provinces.
- ['Cuba Totally Relies On Venezuela For Money, Oil': Trump Amid Outcry Over Maduro's Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/cuba-totally-relies-on-venezuela-for-money-oil-trump-amid-outcry-over-maduros-capture/): Donald Trump said Cuba “totally relies on Venezuela for money and for oil,” warning that Havana is vulnerable without its ally.
- [Trump Administration Floats $10k–$100k Plan To Woo Greenlanders To Join US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-administration-floats-10k-100k-plan-to-woo-greenlanders-to-join-us/): The US officials have considered offering lump-sum payments to Greenlanders in an attempt to sway them towards favouring a departure from Denmark.
- [Brazil’s President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/brazils-president-lula-vetoes-bill-to-trim-bolsonaro-prison-sentence/): The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence.
- [Trump says meeting Iran’s ‘Crown Prince’ Pahlavi would not be appropriate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-says-meeting-irans-crown-prince-pahlavi-would-not-be-appropriate/): US president signals he is not ready to back the Israel-aligned opposition figure to lead Iran in case of regime change.
- [UAE Restricts Scholarships To UK Universities Amid Concerns Over Muslim Brotherhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/uae-restricts-scholarships-to-uk-universities-amid-concerns-over-muslim-brotherhood/): The UAE has excluded British universities from its approved scholarship list, citing concerns over Islamist radicalisation on UK campuses.
- ['We Will Hit Them Very Hard': Trump Threatens Iran If Protesters Are Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/we-will-hit-them-very-hard-trump-threatens-iran-if-protesters-are-killed/): Iran is witnessing its most serious wave of protests since 2022, with demonstrations on Thursday seeing a nationwide internet blackout and dozens of deaths.
- [On Camera: Honduran Lawmaker Injured After Explosive Device Thrown At Opposition Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/on-camera-honduran-lawmaker-injured-after-explosive-device-thrown-at-opposition-leaders/): Congresswoman Gladis Aurora López was injured when an explosive device was hurled at a gathering outside the Honduran National Congress in Tegucigalpa, as captured on camera.
- [In A New Cold War Era, How Battles Are Being Fought Through Social Media, Tariffs, And Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/in-a-new-cold-war-era-how-battles-are-being-fought-through-social-media-tariffs-and-tech/): Due to geopolitical instabilities since 2024 trade restrictions, tariffs and sanctions have forced social media, fashion brands and tech companies to redraw and restructure plans
- ['Unlawful Action': Russia Calls On US To Cease Seizure Of Oil Tanker Marinera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/unlawful-action-russia-calls-on-us-to-cease-seizure-of-oil-tanker-marinera/): The statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry came after the Marinera, a tanker linked to Venezuelan oil shipments, was intercepted and taken under US control.
- [Trump Hails ‘Unprecedented Success’ As US Trade Deficit Hits Lowest Level Since 2009](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-hails-unprecedented-success-as-us-trade-deficit-hits-lowest-level-since-2009/): The US trade deficit has fallen sharply six months after President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff policy, dropping to its lowest level since mid-2009.
- [US Federal Agents Shoot Two People During 'Targeted' Vehicle Stop; DHS Calls It 'Defensive Shot'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-federal-agents-shoot-two-people-during-targeted-vehicle-stop-dhs-calls-it-defensive-shot/): Federal agents fired at a vehicle carrying a Venezuelan national allegedly linked to Tren de Aragua after the driver tried to run over agents during a targeted operation.
- ['Will Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Denmark Amid US Threats Over Greenland Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-denmark-amid-us-threats-over-greenland-invasion/): The remark from Danish Defence Ministry came after US President Donald Trump reiterated his push to take over Greenland.
- [Iran Under Internet Blackout After Exiled Prince's Anti-Khamenei Protest Call; 42 Deaths Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-under-internet-blackout-after-exiled-princes-anti-khamenei-protest-call-42-deaths-reported/): Iran imposed a nationwide internet and communications blackout as protests spread across cities, with rights groups alleging a deadly and escalating crackdown.
- [Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-says-he-doesnt-need-international-law-amid-aggressive-us-policies/): UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an ‘age of imperialism’.
- ['She Behaved Horribly': Trump Defends ICE Officer Who Shot Dead Woman In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/she-behaved-horribly-trump-defends-ice-officer-who-shot-dead-woman-in-minneapolis/): Donald Trump defended an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, saying that the woman was at fault.
- [Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/two-wounded-in-a-shooting-with-us-federal-agents-in-portland-report/): Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions.
- [Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/israel-says-nickolay-mladenov-to-direct-trumps-proposed-gaza-peace-board/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the Bulgarian diplomat chosen as ‘designated’ director-general.
- [US says it wants to control Venezuelan oil indefinitely. Can it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-says-it-wants-to-control-venezuelan-oil-indefinitely-can-it/): US oil company executives are expected to meet with Trump to discuss investments in Venezuela’s oil sector.
- [‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/peace-on-paper-but-catastrophe-continues-on-the-ground-in-gaza/): Despite an agreed-upon ‘peace plan’, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire.
- [Khaleda Zia Gets Her 'Way' In US: Michigan City Renames Street After Bangladesh’s Late PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/khaleda-zia-gets-her-way-in-us-michigan-city-renames-street-after-bangladeshs-late-pm/): In 2013, Hamtramck was recognised as the first Muslim-majority city in the United States, primarily due to large waves of immigration from Yemen and Bangladesh
- [Arsenal and Liverpool draw to delight of Premier League title chasers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/arsenal-and-liverpool-draw-to-delight-of-premier-league-title-chasers/): Leaders Arsenal and defending champions Liverpool draw 0-0 at Emirates Stadium to keep former in sight of chasing pack.
- [Real Madrid to face Barcelona in Spanish Super Club after beating Atletico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/real-madrid-to-face-barcelona-in-spanish-super-club-after-beating-atletico/): Real Madrid beat cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup to set up Barcelona showdown.
- [Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/syria-imposes-curfew-in-aleppo-districts-as-army-sdf-clashes-intensify/): Authorities says curfew will be in place ‘until further notice’ amid clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces.
- [Can tension in Aleppo be contained?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/can-tension-in-aleppo-be-contained/): Syrian city sees renewed fighting between army and SDF.
- [Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/brazil-to-send-national-guard-near-border-with-venezuela/): Tensions rise as Brazil reinforces its northern border following US air strikes in Venezuela and Maduro’s abduction.
- [Warner Bros investors torn on Paramount Skydance bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/warner-bros-investors-torn-on-paramount-skydance-bid/): Some investors criticise WBD’s board’s rejection of Paramount’s offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.
- [Vance defends ICE agent, calls media coverage ‘absolute disgrace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/vance-defends-ice-agent-calls-media-coverage-absolute-disgrace/): US Vice President JD Vance defended the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot in her car.
- [FBI takes over investigation into ICE agent killing of woman in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/fbi-takes-over-investigation-into-ice-agent-killing-of-woman-in-minneapolis/): Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said US state would no longer be involved.
- [Snow blankets Italian alpine resort ahead of Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/snow-blankets-italian-alpine-resort-ahead-of-winter-olympics/): Fresh snowfall hit Italy’s Alpine resort of Livigno less than a month before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- [Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/israeli-attack-on-gaza-tent-kills-at-least-three-palestinians/): At least 425 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October ceasefire came into effect, Health Ministry says.
- [Saudi-backed forces deploy in Aden, upping pressure on separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/saudi-backed-forces-deploy-in-aden-upping-pressure-on-separatists/): Saudi-backed forces were seen deploying in Aden a day after separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled to the UAE.
- [Injured arrive at Aleppo hospital amid intense artillery fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/injured-arrive-at-aleppo-hospital-amid-intense-artillery-fire/): Al Jazeera witnessed injured civilians arriving at an Aleppo hospital as SDF and Syrian army forces fought.
- [Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout, monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/iran-experiencing-nationwide-internet-blackout-monitor-says/): NetBlocks says the apparent blackout follows ‘a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests’.
- [11-year-old girl shot in the head by Israeli troops in Gaza safe zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/11-year-old-girl-shot-in-the-head-by-israeli-troops-in-gaza-safe-zone/): Israeli gunfire killed 11-year-old Hamsa Hosou in northern Gaza, her family says, despite a months-long ceasefire.
- [NASA Weighs Rare Early Return Of ISS Crew Due To Astronaut's Medical Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/nasa-weighs-rare-early-return-of-iss-crew-due-to-astronauts-medical-issue/): NASA said it would provide updates as more information becomes available while stressing that crew safety remains its top priority.
- [Three Ships Carrying Oil From Venezuela Head To US Amid Storage Capacity Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/three-ships-carrying-oil-from-venezuela-head-to-us-amid-storage-capacity-concerns/): Chevron is the only US company to have operations in Venezuela and booked the tankers as part of a regular schedule of crude shipments back to the US.
- [Iran Protests: Digital Blackout, Clashes As Exiled Prince Raza Pahlavi Heads To Trump’s Mar-a-Lago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/iran-protests-digital-blackout-clashes-as-exiled-prince-raza-pahlavi-heads-to-trumps-mar-a-lago/): The protests, began on December 28, and was triggered by anger over rising living costs.
- [Syrian Army Bombards Kurdish Positions As Clashes Rage In Aleppo | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/syrian-army-bombards-kurdish-positions-as-clashes-rage-in-aleppo-video/): Syrian forces bombarded Kurdish-majority Aleppo for a third day, displacing 16000, killing 17, and straining SDF-Damascus talks amid Turkey and Israel’s rising involvement.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Liverpool – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/live-arsenal-vs-liverpool-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the match at Emirates Stadium.
- [Protesters scream ‘ICE out’ one day after fatal shooting in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/protesters-scream-ice-out-one-day-after-fatal-shooting-in-minneapolis/): Protesters faced a tear gas-like chemical as they demanded ICE leave Minneapolis, one day after an officer shot a woman.
- [‘Greenland is not for sale,’ lawmaker says amid Trump’s escalating threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/greenland-is-not-for-sale-lawmaker-says-amid-trumps-escalating-threats/): Lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz says it’s ‘very important to find solutions’ as top US officials push for control of Greenland.
- [Russia releases French researcher in prisoner exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russia-releases-french-researcher-in-prisoner-exchange/): Laurent Vinatier, had been sentenced to three years for allegedly violating Russia’s so-called ‘foreign agent’ laws.
- ['Immediate Withdrawal': US Exits Green Climate Fund, Trump's Treasury Secy Bessent Announces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/immediate-withdrawal-us-exits-green-climate-fund-trumps-treasury-secy-bessent-announces/): The Trump administration said it is focused on promoting affordable and reliable energy sources, describing them as essential for economic growth and reducing poverty.
- [Massive Protests In Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting By Immigration Officer: Latest Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/massive-protests-in-minneapolis-after-fatal-shooting-by-immigration-officer-latest-updates/): Protests began hours after the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed during an encounter with immigration officers.
- [Russian Drone Strikes Leave Over 1 Million In Ukraine's Dnipro In Cold And Darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russian-drone-strikes-leave-over-1-million-in-ukraines-dnipro-in-cold-and-darkness/): Russian drone strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, leaving 600,000 homes without power. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia and urged stronger international response.
- [Abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro illegal despite US charges, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/abduction-of-venezuelas-maduro-illegal-despite-us-charges-experts-say/): A country ‘cannot enforce its law on the territory of another state’ without consent, UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera.
- [Photos: Civilians flee Aleppo amid intensified fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/photos-civilians-flee-aleppo-amid-intensified-fighting/): Thousands displaced in Aleppo as clashes between Syrian forces and the SDF intensify for the third consecutive day.
- [Cameroon vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/cameroon-vs-morocco-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Pressure piles on hosts Morocco as they take on five-time champions Cameroon in AFCON’s heavyweight quarterfinal.
- [Why Trump says getting Greenland is about defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/why-trump-says-getting-greenland-is-about-defence/): President Donald Trump insists the US needs to take over Greenland as a matter of national security. Here’s why.
- [US Senate passes measure to restrict Trump’s military actions in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-senate-passes-measure-to-restrict-trumps-military-actions-in-venezuela/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Drone Attack Hits Russia-Bound Oil Tanker In Black Sea, Crew Seeks Turkish Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/drone-attack-hits-russia-bound-oil-tanker-in-black-sea-crew-seeks-turkish-assistance/): The Palau-flagged tanker Elbus was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, diverted to Turkey, with no injuries or oil spill.
- [Berlin Power Outage Triggers Terror Probe After 45,000 Homes Left Without Electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/berlin-power-outage-triggers-terror-probe-after-45000-homes-left-without-electricity/): Power in Berlin was fully restored only on Thursday, authorities said, as investigations into the incident continue.
- [US Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Over 20 Countries: Check Complete List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-issues-do-not-travel-advisory-for-over-20-countries-check-complete-list/): Under the US State Department’s four-tier travel advisory system, Level 4 is the most severe classification.
- [Civilians flee northern Aleppo as SDF, military escalate fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/civilians-flee-northern-aleppo-as-sdf-military-escalate-fighting/): Civilians were seen fleeing northern Aleppo neighbourhoods as the SDF and Syrian military escalate their fighting.
- [Senegal’s ‘School of Husbands’ teaches men about gender equality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/senegals-school-of-husbands-teaches-men-about-gender-equality/): Senegalese men ask all the questions they don’t dare bring up in public at a so-called ‘School of Husbands’.
- [Zelenskyy says US security guarantee text ready to be finalised with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/zelenskyy-says-us-security-guarantee-text-ready-to-be-finalised-with-trump/): The comments come as the Kremlin slammed a plan for France and the UK to send peacekeepers to Ukraine after a ceasefire.
- [At least 100 people killed in US attack on Venezuela, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/at-least-100-people-killed-in-us-attack-on-venezuela-minister-says/): Venezuela’s interior minister said at least 100 people were killed and dozens more wounded in US attack.
- [US Exit From UN Climate Treaty a ‘Colossal Own Goal’, Says UN Climate Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/us-exit-from-un-climate-treaty-a-colossal-own-goal-says-un-climate-chief/): Simon Stiell criticizes the United States for withdrawing from the UN climate treaty, warning it will harm the US economy, jobs, and security amid worsening climate disasters.
- ['I Want To See Nobody Get Shot': Trump On Immigration Officer Shooting US Woman In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/i-want-to-see-nobody-get-shot-trump-on-immigration-officer-shooting-us-woman-in-minneapolis/): Donald Trump said he did not want to see anyone killed but argued that the situation was dangerous for law enforcement.
- [Germany Says India, Brazil Must Help Prevent World Turning Into ‘Den Of Robbers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/germany-says-india-brazil-must-help-prevent-world-turning-into-den-of-robbers/): This unusual strong remarks came following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who has been accused of heading a state-backed drug trafficking network.
- ['Must Benefit Our People’: Venezuela's Leader Rejects Trump’s Oil Plan, Slams America's 'Greed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/must-benefit-our-people-venezuelas-leader-rejects-trumps-oil-plan-slams-americas-greed/): Delcy Rodriguez criticized US control over Venezuela’s oil, insisting profits must aid Venezuelans, while Donald Trump claimed US will oversee the country’s oil reserves for years.
- [Russia Frees French Scholar In Prisoner Swap For Basketball Player Held In France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/08/russia-frees-french-scholar-in-prisoner-swap-for-basketball-player-held-in-france/): Russia freed Laurent Vinatier in a swap with France for Daniil Kasatkin. He was jailed for violating the foreign agent law and espionage.
- [LIVE: Algeria vs Nigeria – AFCON 2025 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/live-algeria-vs-nigeria-afcon-2025-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Algeria play Nigeria for a place in the last four.
- [In search of Sweden’s lost empathy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/in-search-of-swedens-lost-empathy/): The Sweden that welcomed me as a Bosnian refugee in 1993 is no longer. I wish it would come back.
- [Sabalenka’s Australian Open prep sets up Brisbane final against Kostyuk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/sabalenkas-australian-open-prep-sets-up-brisbane-final-against-kostyuk/): Aryna ‌Sabalenka beats Karolina Muchova to reach Brisbane Open final where she will defend title against Marta Kostyuk.
- [Israel issues demolition order for occupied West Bank football pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/israel-issues-demolition-order-for-occupied-west-bank-football-pitch/): Israeli authorities have issued a demolition order against a football pitch in a Palestinian refugee camp.
- [Trump Reads Marco Rubio’s Private Note Aloud During White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trump-reads-marco-rubios-private-note-aloud-during-white-house-meeting/): Donald Trump publicly read Marco Rubio’s handwritten note during a White House meeting with oil executives, hinting at a possible Middle East ceasefire deal and involving Chevron.
- ['No Place In Our City': Zohran Mamdani Calls Hamas 'Terrorist Organisation' Amid New York Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/no-place-in-our-city-zohran-mamdani-calls-hamas-terrorist-organisation-amid-new-york-protests/): Mamdani’s remarks came as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters clashed outside a synagogue in New York, where pro-Hamas chants were heard.
- [Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on all-time NBA scoring list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/kevin-durant-passes-wilt-chamberlain-on-all-time-nba-scoring-list/): Portland Trail Blazers beat Houston Rockets 111-105 despite Kevin Durant moving to seventh on the NBA’s all-time list.
- [Trump is right. Europe is in crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trump-is-right-europe-is-in-crisis/): But not for the reasons he believes. 
- [Real Madrid striker Mbappe could face Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/real-madrid-striker-mbappe-could-face-barcelona-in-spanish-super-cup-final/): Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury was set to rule him out for three weeks but shock return against Barcelona on the cards.
- [Pakistan Urges Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel To Iran Amid Widening Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/pakistan-urges-citizens-against-non-essential-travel-to-iran-amid-widening-protests/): Pakistan has urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid protests, advising caution and contact with diplomatic staff in Tehran’s Crisis Management Unit.
- [Sri Lankan Politician Condemns Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh: 'India's Role Is Pivotal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/sri-lankan-politician-condemns-violence-against-hindus-in-bangladesh-indias-role-is-pivotal/): Sri Lankan entrepreneur Barath Arullsamy said Bangladesh’s interim government must ensure the protection of the minorities and that India’s role was pivotal to regional stability.
- [Indian-American Judge Draws Racist Attacks From MAGA After Blocking Trump’s Funding Freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/indian-american-judge-draws-racist-attacks-from-maga-after-blocking-trumps-funding-freeze/): Judge Arun Subramanian halted a freeze on $10 billion in aid, sparking MAGA backlash and xenophobic attacks, echoing similar racist attacks against fellow Indian-American judges.
- [Abandoned Myanmar town shows problem of election in wartime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/abandoned-myanmar-town-shows-problem-of-election-in-wartime/): Myanmar’s military government is holding an election despite much of the country being ravaged by the effects of war.
- [Iran’s army pledges to defend national interests after US backs protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/irans-army-pledges-to-defend-national-interests-after-us-backs-protesters/): Iran’s ‍elite IRGC – which operates separately from army – also says safeguarding country’s security is a ‘red line’.
- [Bangladesh Follows Pakistan's Footsteps, Expresses Willingness To Send Troops For Gaza Peace Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/bangladesh-follows-pakistans-footsteps-expresses-willingness-to-send-troops-for-gaza-peace-force/): Bangladesh NSA Khalilur Rahman signalled Dhaka’s willingness to send troops to Gaza during high-level meetings with US officials in Washington.
- [Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse hits 4, dozens still trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/death-toll-in-philippines-landfill-collapse-hits-4-dozens-still-trapped/): Dozens of rescuers race against time to find more survivors in dangerous conditions in the rubble.
- [What's Behind Videos Of Iranian Women Using Khamenei’s Burning Picture To Light Cigarettes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/whats-behind-videos-of-iranian-women-using-khameneis-burning-picture-to-light-cigarettes/): The videos have drawn global attention to a renewed wave of dissent shaped by economic strain and long-standing restrictions on women in Iran.
- [Bangladesh NSA Meets US Official; Discusses Elections, Visa Issues And Regional Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/bangladesh-nsa-meets-us-official-discusses-elections-visa-issues-and-regional-security/): During the meeting, they discussed a wide range of topics involving upcoming elections in Bangladesh, economic and trade relations, the Rohingya issue and other regional matters.
- [Aleppo’s residents caught between hope and fear amid Syria fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/aleppos-residents-caught-between-hope-and-fear-amid-syria-fighting/): Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar Atas recounts scenes from Aleppo amid escalating clashes between the Syrian army and the SDF.
- [New video on Minnesota ICE shooting emerges as public anger grows across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/new-video-on-minnesota-ice-shooting-emerges-as-public-anger-grows-across-us/): The 47-second video shows the shooting from the perspective of ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fired the shots.
- [80% Of Land Covered In Thick Ice, Yet Called ‘Green’land — Why? Explained Amid Trump’s Takeover Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/80-of-land-covered-in-thick-ice-yet-called-greenland-why-explained-amid-trumps-takeover-threat/): US President Donald Trump’s comments drew attention especially because both the US and Denmark, which governs Greenland, are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
- ['Nobody Settled Wars': Trump's Renewed Effort For Nobel, Says Obama ‘Didn't Do Anything’ To Win It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/nobody-settled-wars-trumps-renewed-effort-for-nobel-says-obama-didnt-do-anything-to-win-it/): Trump also criticised former President Barack Obama for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize early in his presidency, saying the latter did not do anything to earn it.
- [Another Hindu Youth Beaten, Poisoned By Local Muslim As Bangladesh Sees Surge In Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/another-hindu-youth-beaten-poisoned-by-local-muslim-as-bangladesh-sees-surge-in-violence/): This is another such incident, as the minorities in Bangladesh continue to witness a surge in violence ahead of the 13th Parliamentary elections in the country.
- ['We Don't Want To Be Americans': 5 Political Parties Of Greenland Issue Response After Trump's Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/we-dont-want-to-be-americans-5-political-parties-of-greenland-issue-response-after-trumps-threat/): ‘We Don’t Want To Be Americans’: 5 Political Parties Of Greenland Issue Response After Trump’s Threat
- [Trump meets US oil bosses to discuss Venezuela extraction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trump-meets-us-oil-bosses-to-discuss-venezuela-extraction/): President Donald Trump said his administration will decide which oil companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela.
- [Trump’s Gift Takes Centre Stage As Vance, Rubio Display New Shoes In Oval Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trumps-gift-takes-centre-stage-as-vance-rubio-display-new-shoes-in-oval-office/): Both Vance and Rubio were reportedly wearing the shoes Trump had bought for them as he casually described them as “kids.”
- [Syria live: Fighting resumes in Aleppo after ceasefire collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/syria-live-fighting-resumes-in-aleppo-after-ceasefire-collapses/): The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after SDF fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire.
- [Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/greenland-claims-how-close-have-nato-members-come-to-fighting-each-other/): The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.
- [India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket, as sport turns diplomatic weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/india-bangladesh-tensions-rock-cricket-as-sport-turns-diplomatic-weapon/): Indian league dumps Bangladeshi bowler amid bilateral tensions, prompting cricket’s latest political crisis.
- [‘Seize City Centres': Iran's Exiled Prince Calls For Mass Uprising As Deadly Protests Rage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/seize-city-centres-irans-exiled-prince-calls-for-mass-uprising-as-deadly-protests-rage/): Reza Pahlavi praised demonstrators for returning to the streets across Iran despite threats from the country’s leadership.
- [‘Justice For Kailash’: Pakistan’s Sindh Sees Mass Protests Over Hindu Farmer’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/justice-for-kailash-pakistans-sindh-sees-mass-protests-over-hindu-farmers-death/): Sources told CNN-News18 the killing reflects a recurring pattern in Sindh, where attacks on Hindu minorities routinely see delayed or inconclusive investigations.
- [Analysis: Why Venezuela’s military holds the key to country’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/analysis-why-venezuelas-military-holds-the-key-to-countrys-future/): Whether Trump or Rodriguez, running Venezuela will need the help of its military, which has incentives to strike a deal.
- [Trump Says It’s Not Necessary To 'Capture Putin Like Maduro': 'I've Great Relationship With Him'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trump-says-its-not-necessary-to-capture-putin-like-maduro-ive-great-relationship-with-him/): The comments come in the backdrop of recent US action in Venezuela, where American forces captured former president Nicolás Maduro during a military operation.
- [New Minneapolis Shooting Video Shows ICE Agent’s Perspective, Reveals Last Words Of Renee Good](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/new-minneapolis-shooting-video-shows-ice-agents-perspective-reveals-last-words-of-renee-good/): Renee Nicole Macklin Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis as she tried to drive away. New video shows the moments leading up to shooting.
- ['Will Get Involved If...': Trump Says US Watching Iran Protests, Warns Against Killing Of Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/will-get-involved-if-trump-says-us-watching-iran-protests-warns-against-killing-of-protesters/): US President Donald Trump said any American response would not involve deploying ground forces but would target pressure points.
- [Venezuelan Oil To India? US Says It’s Ready, But Under Washington-Controlled Framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/venezuelan-oil-to-india-us-says-its-ready-but-under-washington-controlled-framework/): The statement also comes at a time when the ties between New Delhi and Washington are going through a dry spell following the US’s steep 50 per cent tariffs against Indian goods.
- [Iranian Leader Urges For Maduro-Style Capture Of Trump: 'US President Must Pay The Price'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/iranian-leader-urges-for-maduro-style-capture-of-trump-us-president-must-pay-the-price/): Referring to the seizure of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife by American forces last weekend, Azghadi said Trump should face the same fate.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1416/): These are the key developments from day 1,416 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Venezuela Rules Out Foreign Travel By Interim President, Says Rodriguez Not Planning Trips Abroad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/venezuela-rules-out-foreign-travel-by-interim-president-says-rodriguez-not-planning-trips-abroad/): Venezuela has played down talk of foreign travel by interim president Delcy Rodríguez, even as earlier reports said she had sought permission for a possible visit to Washington.
- ['I Got It Done In Rapid Order’: Trump Repeats Claim Of Ending India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/i-got-it-done-in-rapid-order-trump-repeats-claim-of-ending-india-pakistan-conflict/): Trump said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had personally thanked him during a recent US visit, crediting him with saving millions of lives.
- ['Call For Attention, Support & Action': As Iran Goes Offline, Crown Prince Goes Public With Plea To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/call-for-attention-support-action-as-iran-goes-offline-crown-prince-goes-public-with-plea-to-trump/): The urgent plea from Reza Pahlavi, shared across social media platforms, comes as the Islamic Republic remains gripped by a nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout
- ['Good For Venezuela, Great For US': Trump Meets Oil Executives At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/good-for-venezuela-great-for-us-trump-meets-oil-executives-at-white-house/): Trump met oil industry leaders at the White House,urging major investment in Venezuela’s petroleum reserves after US military action, aiming benefits for both Venezuela and the US.
- [Trump's Greenland Gambit: US President Threatens To Get It 'The Hard Way' To Deter Russia, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trumps-greenland-gambit-us-president-threatens-to-get-it-the-hard-way-to-deter-russia-china/): The President doubled down on his recent assertions that the mineral-rich island is an absolute necessity for American national security
- [Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ if they invest in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trump-promises-oil-executives-total-safety-if-they-invest-in-venezuela/): Experts said oil execs gave a ‘less-than-full-throated’ approval as they waited on terms from US and Venezuela.
- [Syrian army renews Aleppo strikes as Kurdish fighters refuse to budge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/syrian-army-renews-aleppo-strikes-as-kurdish-fighters-refuse-to-budge/): Syrian army announces the start of a military operation in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood of Aleppo.
- [Diaz scores again as Morocco edge out Cameroon in AFCON 2025 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/diaz-scores-again-as-morocco-edge-out-cameroon-in-afcon-2025-quarterfinal/): Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.
- [Why is the US quitting international organisations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/why-is-the-us-quitting-international-organisations/): Donald Trump signs orders to withdraw from dozens of agencies.
- [New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/new-video-of-minneapolis-ice-shooting-surfaces/): New video has emerged of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- [Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/greenland-should-take-the-lead-in-talks-with-us-foreign-minister-says/): Vivian Motzfeldt says she has ‘good expectations’ for talks with Marco Rubio amid US threats to take over Greenland.
- [Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/petro-says-colombia-cooperating-with-us-despite-insults-threats/): Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for ‘shared government through dialogue’ in Venezuela, leading to elections.
- [Minnesotans mourn woman killed by ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/minnesotans-mourn-woman-killed-by-ice/): People paid tribute to 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed in her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- [UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by fighting in Aleppo, urges protection of civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/un-gravely-alarmed-by-fighting-in-aleppo-urges-protection-of-civilians/): As a ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF collapses, the UN is urging the protection of civilians.
- [US intercepts fifth sanctioned oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-intercepts-fifth-sanctioned-oil-tanker/): The US seized a fifth oil tanker in the Caribbean as Washington ramps up seizing on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.
- [Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/big-and-small-oil-companies-summoned-to-meet-trump-on-venezuelan-oil/): Many of the smaller firms have connections to Denver, Colorado, the home turf of Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
- [Senegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/senegal-beat-mali-to-book-first-afcon-2025-semifinal-spot/): Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.
- [Venezuela starts ‘exploratory process’ to re-establish formal ties with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-starts-exploratory-process-to-re-establish-formal-ties-with-us/): US State Department officials are visiting Caracas less than a week after the military abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
- [Fate of Yemeni separatists unclear after STC ‘disbands’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/fate-of-yemeni-separatists-unclear-after-stc-disbands/): An official with Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council rejected an announcement that the group is disbanding.
- [Venezuela Govt Moves To Re-Establish Diplomatic Ties With US After Dramatic Maduro Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/venezuela-govt-moves-to-re-establish-diplomatic-ties-with-us-after-dramatic-maduro-capture/): US officials are visiting Caracas to also look at the possibility of reopening its embassy in Venezuela that has been shuttered since 2019.
- [New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/new-video-said-to-show-syrian-army-shelling-aleppos-sheikh-maqsoud-area/): The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.
- [Swiss authorities detain owner of bar where New Year’s fire killed 40](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/swiss-authorities-detain-owner-of-bar-where-new-years-fire-killed-40/): Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.
- [Minneapolis leaders urge transparency, independent probe after ICE killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/minneapolis-leaders-urge-transparency-independent-probe-after-ice-killing/): Mayor Jacob Frey calls on Trump administration to follow the facts amid growing outrage over killing of mother of three.
- [This Video Of A Tiny Deer Squaring Up To A Rhino Is Melting Hearts Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/this-video-of-a-tiny-deer-squaring-up-to-a-rhino-is-melting-hearts-online/): At Wroclaw Zoo, a 13kg deer bravely faced a 1.7-tonne rhinoceros, emerging uninjured and confident. The viral encounter amazed viewers and drew praise for the deer’s courage.
- [Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/dissolution-of-yemens-separatists-was-only-a-matter-of-time/): “The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous.”
- [Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/chinese-russian-and-iranian-warships-arrive-for-drills-in-south-africa/): Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.
- [Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/aleppo-clashes-highlight-challenge-of-sdf-integration-for-syria/): Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.
- [Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/kurdish-leader-urges-dialogue-to-avoid-real-disaster-in-aleppo/): Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.
- [Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/deadly-trash-avalanche-in-filipino-landfill-leaves-dozens-missing/): A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.
- [‘He Too Will Fall’: Khamenei Warns Trump Against 'Hubris' As Protests In Iran Enter Day 13](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/he-too-will-fall-khamenei-warns-trump-against-hubris-as-protests-in-iran-enter-day-13/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned US President Donald Trump on X, comparing him to Pharaoh, Nimrod, and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, saying arrogant rulers eventually face downfall.
- [Pakistan Minister Calls On US, Turkey To 'Kidnap' Netanyahu; Anchor Abruptly Cuts Him Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/pakistan-minister-calls-on-us-turkey-to-kidnap-netanyahu-anchor-abruptly-cuts-him-off/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called Netanyahu the “worst criminal of humanity” and called on the US to “kidnap” him like it did Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
- [‘War Is Back in Vogue’: Pope Leo XIV Warns As Global Order Frays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/war-is-back-in-vogue-pope-leo-xiv-warns-as-global-order-frays/): Pope Leo XIV warns global order is eroding, urges respect for Venezuela, condemns war, abortion, surrogacy, and shrinking freedom of expression in his first major Vatican address.
- [LIVE: Cameroon vs Morocco – 2025 AFCON quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/live-cameroon-vs-morocco-2025-afcon-quarterfinal/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the last-eight match.
- [Nigeria coach steers clear of Osimhen fallout and unpaid bonus rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/nigeria-coach-steers-clear-of-osimhen-fallout-and-unpaid-bonus-rumours/): Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.
- [Yemen's UAE-Backed Southern Transitional Council Announces Dissolution After Failed Land Grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/yemens-uae-backed-southern-transitional-council-announces-dissolution-after-failed-land-grab/): Yemen’s UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council announced the dissolution days after it sparked a confrontation with Saudi Arabia by advancing in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
- [What Medicines Do Astronauts Carry With Them? Inside First ISS Health Emergency In 25 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/what-medicines-do-astronauts-carry-with-them-inside-first-iss-health-emergency-in-25-years/): The situation unfolded on January 7, 2026, when NASA announced that one of the astronauts aboard the ISS had developed a “serious medical condition”
- [Plot Twist No One Saw Coming: Donald Trump May Get A Nobel Prize Next Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/plot-twist-no-one-saw-coming-donald-trump-may-get-a-nobel-prize-next-week/): Donald Trump said Maria Corina Machado was travelling to the United States in the coming days and that he was looking forward to meeting her.
- [Italy's Meloni Doesn’t Believe Trump Will Use Force To Seize Greenland, Says Won't Back Such A Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/italys-meloni-doesnt-believe-trump-will-use-force-to-seize-greenland-says-wont-back-such-a-move/): PM Meloni rejects US military action to seize Greenland, warns of grave NATO consequences, supports Trump on Venezuela but not on Greenland, urges stronger NATO Arctic presence.
- [US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-seizes-fifth-oil-tanker-as-venezuela-pressure-campaign-continues/): Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction.
- [Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/elon-musks-ai-bot-grok-limits-image-generation-amid-deepfakes-backlash/): UK PM Keir Starmer’s office says move to limit access to paying subscribers ‘insulting’ to victims and ‘not a solution’.
- [“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/very-fragile-security-situation-in-syria-amid-rising-tensions/): Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
- [US Coast Guard Moves To Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker 'Olina' In Caribbean Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-coast-guard-moves-to-seize-sanctioned-oil-tanker-olina-in-caribbean-sea/): The Olina had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, and was fully loaded with oil, as US troops captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
- [Two Killed After Garbage Mound Collapses At Philippines Landfill; At Least 36 Trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/two-killed-after-garbage-mound-collapses-at-philippines-landfill-at-least-36-trapped/): According to the officials, the dead and missing were all workers in the landfill and waste management facility.
- [Four Dead As Russia Strikes Ukraine With Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/four-dead-as-russia-strikes-ukraine-with-oreshnik-hypersonic-missiles/): Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and Oreshnik missiles, killing four. The assault follows Kyiv and Western allies’ progress on security deals.
- [After Sexualised Deepfake Backlash, Grok Restricts NSFW Image Tools For Free Users; Europe Unhappy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/after-sexualised-deepfake-backlash-grok-restricts-nsfw-image-tools-for-free-users-europe-unhappy/): Grok was still granting image requests but only from the premium subscriber who pay $8 a month for features including higher usage limits for the chatbot.
- [Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/algeria-vs-nigeria-afcon-2025-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): The tournaments top-performing teams meet in a mouthwatering quarterfinal at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
- [Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/spains-socialist-exception-is-running-out-of-time/): Even economic success may not save Europe’s last socialist government from defeat.
- [Hiring Lobby Firms In US Is Standard Practice: MEA On Outreach Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/hiring-lobby-firms-in-us-is-standard-practice-mea-on-outreach-row/): The ministry stated that filings under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) are public record
- [Trump Buys Shoes For JD Vance And Marco Rubio, Calls Them ‘Kids’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-buys-shoes-for-jd-vance-and-marco-rubio-calls-them-kids/): The anecdote quickly drew mixed reactions on social media, with users split between amusement, approval and discomfort.
- [Protests Continue In Pakistan’s Sindh Over Killing Of Hindu Farmer Kailash Kolhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/protests-continue-in-pakistans-sindh-over-killing-of-hindu-farmer-kailash-kolhi/): A sit-in protest in Badin district demands justice for Kalash Kohli’s killing, with Shiva Kachhi and others vowing to continue until the killers are arrested.
- [Boeing’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Spotted After 51 Years: Why Trump Has Moved It Near Washington?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/boeings-doomsday-plane-spotted-after-51-years-why-trump-has-moved-it-near-washington/): The E-4B is visually distinctive, featuring a prominent dome on its upper fuselage that allows it to be refuelled mid-air, enabling it to stay airborne for extended periods.
- [EU states’ nod on Mercosur trade deal ends 25-year wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/eu-states-nod-on-mercosur-trade-deal-ends-25-year-wait/): Deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs, will open free trade with South American group.
- [Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/yemens-southern-separatists-disband-amid-riyadh-talks/): Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband.
- [Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-cuts-internet-as-protesters-plan-more-rallies/): Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran.
- [‘We Are Closely Following Developments’: MEA As Tehran Assures Safety Of Indians In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/we-are-closely-following-developments-mea-as-tehran-assures-safety-of-indians-in-iran/): India monitors Iran protests as Iran says no threat to Indians. MEA welcomes Gaza peace plan, maintains stance on Somaliland, and tracks Indian crew seized by US near Venezuela.
- [Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after ‘cooperation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/trump-cancels-second-wave-of-attacks-on-venezuela-after-cooperation/): US president also says he will meet oil executives at tWhite House on Friday to discuss Venezuela’s oil industry.
- [Global health’s defining test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/global-healths-defining-test/): The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever.
- [Iran On The Edge: Striking Protest Images That Shook The Streets In The Last 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/iran-on-the-edge-striking-protest-images-that-shook-the-streets-in-the-last-24-hours/): Protesters across Iran have burned government buildings, clashed with security forces, what began as economic protests has expanded into broader demands for political change
- [India Flags 'Disturbing Pattern' Of Attacks On Bangladeshi Hindus; UK's Priti Patel Expresses Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/india-flags-disturbing-pattern-of-attacks-on-bangladeshi-hindus-uks-priti-patel-expresses-alarm/): India criticised the attribution of attacks on Bangladeshi minorities to personal rivalries and political differences, saying it emboldens the perpetrators.
- [Iran’s Khamenei lashes out as Tehran struggles to quell protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/irans-khamenei-lashes-out-as-tehran-struggles-to-quell-protests/): Supreme leader warns against foreign enemies and reiterates threat that authorities will crack down on the unrest.
- [Israeli strikes kill Palestinians across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/israeli-strikes-kill-palestinians-across-gaza/): Israeli strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday, including several children.
- [US to support Cambodian-Thai ceasefire with $45m aid pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/09/us-to-support-cambodian-thai-ceasefire-with-45m-aid-pledge/): The aid is earmarked to help support both countries in border stabilisation efforts.
- [“Europe has to look after its security and cannot rely on America”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/europe-has-to-look-after-its-security-and-cannot-rely-on-america/): “America has moved from being a close and valued ally in many ways to becoming an avaricious imperial predator.”
- [Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/hunger-strike-for-70-days-how-the-body-breaks-down-without-food/): Medical estimates put survival without food at 45 to 61 days. Three UK activists are now pushing beyond that boundary.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico Supercopa final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/live-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-el-clasico-supercopa-final/): Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of Spain’s Super Cup final.
- [‘Small Hobby Drone’ Forces Brief Runway Closure At Oslo Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/small-hobby-drone-forces-brief-runway-closure-at-oslo-airport/): Oslo’s main airport closed one runway for 20 minutes after a small hobby drone was spotted nearby, Avinor reported. Normal flight operations resumed after the disruption.
- [Iran protests live: Tehran says it will hit back at US, Israel if attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/iran-protests-live-tehran-says-it-will-hit-back-at-us-israel-if-attacked/): Iranian president calls for unity as protests triggered by an economic crisis escalate into the worst unrest in years.
- [Sudan announces government’s return to Khartoum from wartime capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/sudan-announces-governments-return-to-khartoum-from-wartime-capital/): Army-aligned government returns to the capital, which was quickly overrun by the RSF in the early days of war in 2023.
- [‘Get ICE Off Our Streets’: Thousands Protest In Minneapolis After Woman Killed By ICE Agent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/get-ice-off-our-streets-thousands-protest-in-minneapolis-after-woman-killed-by-ice-agent/): Thousands protested in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, sparking nationwide rallies and scrutiny of Trump’s immigration policies.
- [Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/irans-pezeshkian-pledges-economic-overhaul-amid-spiralling-protests/): President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.
- [Myanmar 2nd Phase Of Polling Sees Mixed Turnout, Junta-Backed Party Likely Winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/myanmar-2nd-phase-of-polling-sees-mixed-turnout-junta-backed-party-likely-winner/): The election saw mixed turnout, with USDP dominating. Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, NLD dissolved, and critics say polls entrench military rule over divided regions.
- [Wedding Turns Tragic In Islamabad As Explosion Kills Bride, Groom And Six Others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/wedding-turns-tragic-in-islamabad-as-explosion-kills-bride-groom-and-six-others/): An explosion during wedding celebrations in Islamabad eight, including the bride and groom. Officials suspect a gas leak.
- ['Make A Deal': Trump Warns Cuba, Tells It Will Get No More Oil Or Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/make-a-deal-trump-warns-cuba-tells-it-will-get-no-more-oil-or-money/): Trump warns Cuba to make a deal or face consequences, stating Venezuelan oil and money to Havana will stop immediately.
- [Iran's President Blames 'Rioters' As Protest Toll Reaches 192; Israel Supports 'Freedom Struggle'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/irans-president-blames-rioters-as-protest-toll-reaches-192-israel-supports-freedom-struggle/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said officials were willing to talk with protesters, and accused the US and Israel of supporting “rioters” and stoking tensions.
- [An urgent appeal to save the lives of Palestine Action hunger strikers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/an-urgent-appeal-to-save-the-lives-of-palestine-action-hunger-strikers/): Former hunger strikers from Ireland, Palestine and Guantanamo Bay call on the UK government to take immediate action.
- [Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/benin-votes-in-key-parliamentary-local-polls-a-month-after-thwarted-coup/): Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
- [Medvedev defeats Nakashima to win Brisbane trophy before Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/medvedev-defeats-nakashima-to-win-brisbane-trophy-before-australian-open/): Former world number one wins in straight sets to stake his claim as an Australian Open contender.
- [BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/brics-wargames-why-they-matter-why-india-opted-out/): South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.
- [Iran warns US it will retaliate against any attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/iran-warns-us-it-will-retaliate-against-any-attack/): Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US military bases and Israel if Iran is attacked.
- ['Manage Your Own Country': Iran's Khamenei Message To Trump After US 'Ready To Help' Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/manage-your-own-country-irans-khamenei-message-to-trump-after-us-ready-to-help-remarks/): Khamenei’s remarks followed Trump’s public support for Iranian protesters, as demonstrations across Iran entered their second week.
- [‘Only Alternative Is The King’: Pro-Monarchy Rally In Nepal Ahead Of March Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/only-alternative-is-the-king-pro-monarchy-rally-in-nepal-ahead-of-march-polls/): Supporters of Nepal’s former royal family rallied in Kathmandu, demanding its restoration ahead of elections.
- [Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/fourth-palestinian-baby-freezes-to-death-in-gaza-since-november/): Gaza infant freezes to death as doctors battle power cuts and displaced families struggle to survive in flooded tents.
- [Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia’s Voronezh, local officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/ukrainian-drone-attack-kills-one-in-russias-voronezh-local-officials-say/): Three people also wounded in attack, governor says, as Ukraine reports a number of injuries in Russian attacks.
- [US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘domestic terrorist’: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/us-woman-killed-by-ice-agent-called-domestic-terrorist-what-it-means/): Experts say US homeland security secretary misused the ‘domestic terrorist’ label to justify shooting Renee Good.
- [Is the US War Powers Act unconstitutional, as President Trump says?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/is-the-us-war-powers-act-unconstitutional-as-president-trump-says/): Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.
- [Israel kills Palestinian in Hebron, raids Nablus, East Jerusalem wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/israel-kills-palestinian-in-hebron-raids-nablus-east-jerusalem-wedding/): Killing comes amid record Israeli violence and settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank.
- [Al Jazeera reports from rebel-held Myanmar during disputed election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/al-jazeera-reports-from-rebel-held-myanmar-during-disputed-election/): A second round of voting has been held in Myanmar’s controversial election.
- [Will Indian Nationals Be Evacuated From Iran Amid Protests? Exclusive From Intelligence Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/will-indian-nationals-be-evacuated-from-iran-amid-protests-exclusive-from-intelligence-sources/): “New Delhi is working out viability of evacuation amid blackouts and flight suspensions,” said top intelligence sources
- [‘Dangerous And Alarming’: Google Removes Some AI Summaries After It Puts Users’ Health At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/dangerous-and-alarming-google-removes-some-ai-summaries-after-it-puts-users-health-at-risk/): Google pulled some AI health summaries after reports of dangerous errors, raising concerns about misleading content. Experts warn of dangers and ongoing concerns.
- [The Ancient Egyptian stone that Britain refuses to return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/the-ancient-egyptian-stone-that-britain-refuses-to-return/): The Rosetta Stone held the secrets to Ancient Egypt. Britain refuses to give it back
- [Israel’s ban on NGOs operating in Gaza will be devastating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/israels-ban-on-ngos-operating-in-gaza-will-be-devastating/): But it will not extinguish its people’s drive to survive, rebuild and prosper.
- [Iran says over 100 officers killed as protesters defy government crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/iran-says-over-100-officers-killed-as-protesters-defy-government-crackdown/): Parliament speaker warns US against any attack after Trump threatens military strikes amid nationwide protests.
- [Why change AFCON now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/why-change-afcon-now/): Who benefits from changing AFCON from every two-years to every four? Samantha Johnson looks at what it could mean for Af
- [SDF fighters withdraw from Syrian city of Aleppo after days of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/sdf-fighters-withdraw-from-syrian-city-of-aleppo-after-days-of-fighting/): The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to withdraw from Aleppo after days of deadly violence.
- [Week in pictures: From Israeli strikes in Gaza City to fighting in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-city-to-fighting-in-syria/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Iran Will Strike US Military, Shipping Targets If Attacked: Parliament Speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/iran-will-strike-us-military-shipping-targets-if-attacked-parliament-speaker/): Parliament Speaker warned Iran will target US military and shipping if attacked. Protests continue amid internet blackout, arrests, and reports of hundreds killed.
- [Trump Backs Iran Protesters As Tehran Vows To Defend 'National Interests' | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-backs-iran-protesters-as-tehran-vows-to-defend-national-interests-top-updates/): Iran’s former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is in exile, urged protesters to stay on the streets. In a video message posted on X, he praised demonstrators for their courage.
- [Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title ahead of Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/aryna-sabalenka-wins-brisbane-title-ahead-of-australian-open/): World no 1 becomes back-to-back champion at the Brisbane International with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk.
- [Rallies across US after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/rallies-across-us-after-ice-agent-kills-renee-nicole-good-in-minneapolis/): Protests erupt after ICE agent fatally shoots mother of three, fuelling anger at Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown.
- [Israel On High Alert For Possibility Of US Intervention In Iran: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/israel-on-high-alert-for-possibility-of-us-intervention-in-iran-reports/): This comes a day after President Donald Trump said that the US is ready to help Iran gain freedom from the government led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Iran Internet Blackout Has Now Lasted For Over 60 Hours, Cyber Expert Warns Of 'Digital Kill Switch'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/iran-internet-blackout-has-now-lasted-for-over-60-hours-cyber-expert-warns-of-digital-kill-switch/): Monitoring groups have reported that connectivity has plummeted to less than 2% of normal levels, effectively isolating Iranian citizens from the global community
- [Human Remains Recovered As Australia Bushfires Continue To Rage: Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/human-remains-recovered-as-australia-bushfires-continue-to-rage-police/): The bushfires have destroyed over 300 structures and burned 350,000 hectares. Human remains were found near Longwood. Jacinta Allan and Anthony Albanese lead emergency efforts.
- [Stopping wars or waging them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/stopping-wars-or-waging-them/): We compare and contrast Trump’s bid for a peacemaker legacy with the military strikes launched during his second term.
- [Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/myanmars-military-holds-second-phase-of-elections-amid-civil-war/): Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
- [At least three Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/at-least-three-palestinians-killed-in-overnight-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): Seven others have been wounded in the latest attacks carried out in violation of the October ceasefire.
- [Japanese PM Takaichi Likely To Call Early Election, Says Coalition Partner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/japanese-pm-takaichi-likely-to-call-early-election-says-coalition-partner/): Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, with possible dates in February, amid debate over her $783 billion budget and Japan’s economic challenges.
- [A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/a-ghost-town-votes-in-myanmar-elections-second-phase/): Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it’s empty and Sunday’s election there is meaningless.
- [Syria live: SDF fighters pull out of Aleppo after deadly battles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/syria-live-sdf-fighters-pull-out-of-aleppo-after-deadly-battles/): Dozens of people have been killed in the clashes with more than 150,000 displaced.
- [Israeli forces raid Palestinian wedding in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/israeli-forces-raid-palestinian-wedding-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live bullets and stun grenades.
- [22-Year-Old Quits Rs 2.7 Crore ‘Dream Job,’ Cites 12-Hour Workdays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/22-year-old-quits-rs-2-7-crore-dream-job-cites-12-hour-workdays/): Daniel Min, 22, quit his Chief Marketing Officer role at Cluely after eight months, citing 12-hour workdays and loss of personal freedom, despite a lucrative salary.
- [German Chancellor Merz’s India Visit Begins Monday; Trade, Defence, Tech, Geopolitics On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/german-chancellor-merzs-india-visit-begins-monday-trade-defence-tech-geopolitics-on-agenda/): Chancellor Merz will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and visit the Sabarmati Ashram.
- [Somali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/somali-minister-says-israel-plans-to-displace-palestinians-to-somaliland/): Defence minister says Somalia has ‘confirmed information’ that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.
- [Trump Orders Special Forces To Prepare Plan To Invade Greenland: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-orders-special-forces-to-prepare-plan-to-invade-greenland-report/): Donald Trump ordered JSOC to plan an invasion of Greenland, but senior military leaders and joint chiefs resisted, citing legality and lack of Congressional support.
- ['Don't Abandon The Streets': Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Issues Fresh Video Message Amid Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/dont-abandon-the-streets-irans-exiled-crown-prince-issues-fresh-video-message-amid-unrest/): Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for protesters to assemble in the main streets of their cities with friends and family but urged them to exercise caution
- [Did US Use A ‘Mystery Weapon’ In Its Operation To Capture Venezuela’s Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/did-us-use-a-mystery-weapon-in-its-operation-to-capture-venezuelas-maduro/): Venezuela’s Interior Ministry has acknowledged that around 100 members of security forces were killed during the January 3 operation.
- [Nursery Attacked In Occupied West Bank, Video Shows Armed Men Beating Up Deaf Palestinian Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/nursery-attacked-in-occupied-west-bank-video-shows-armed-men-beating-up-deaf-palestinian-man/): Eyewitnesses to the attack said Israeli settlers beat up the man as he was trying to flee the premises. Four cars were burned and destroyed at the nursery
- [Protester Climbs Balcony Of Iranian Embassy In London, Takes Down Regime Flag | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/protester-climbs-balcony-of-iranian-embassy-in-london-takes-down-regime-flag-video/): Protests that began on December 28 in Iran over economic concerns have since spread across the country, turning into a direct challenge to the country’s clerical leadership.
- [Operation Hawkeye Strike: US Launches Fresh Airstrikes On ISIS Targets In Syria, Hits Terror Infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/operation-hawkeye-strike-us-launches-fresh-airstrikes-on-isis-targets-in-syria-hits-terror-infrastructure/): US officials said the action was aimed at weakening ISIS’s operational capabilities and preventing future attacks on American and allied forces in the region.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1417/): These are the key developments from day 1,417 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Kurdish fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/kurdish-fighters-leave-syrias-aleppo-after-days-of-clashes/): Aleppo governor says last SDF fighters have left the city after the Syrian army took control of Sheikh Maqsoud district.
- [Potential Airstrikes, No Ground Troops: Trump Administration Weighs Iran Options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/potential-airstrikes-no-ground-troops-trump-administration-weighs-iran-options/): The discussions signal a significant escalation in American rhetoric as the Islamic Republic enters its third week of nationwide unrest
- ['ICE Out For Good': Shooting By Trump's Immigration Officer Sparks Nationwide Protests In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/ice-out-for-good-shooting-by-trumps-immigration-officer-sparks-nationwide-protests-in-us/): Demonstrations have already taken place in Minneapolis, where protesters gathered outside a hotel believed to be housing ICE officers.
- [Trump Says US ‘Stands Ready’ To Help Iran Gain Freedom From Khamenei As Deadly Protests Rage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-says-us-stands-ready-to-help-iran-gain-freedom-from-khamenei-as-deadly-protests-rage/): According to reports, the Trump administration is preparing preliminary plans for a possible attack on Iran.
- [US launches ‘large-scale’ attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/us-launches-large-scale-attacks-against-isil-in-syria-after-deadly-ambush/): US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
- [Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/nicaragua-frees-dozens-of-prisoners-amid-pressure-from-trump-administration/): Opposition groups say release triggered by ‘political chess moves’ following US abduction of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
- [Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/colombias-petro-on-us-threats-and-whether-he-fears-maduros-fate/): Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America.
- [Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico, teams, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-supercopa-final-2026-el-clasico-teams-start/): Barcelona and Real Madrid bring the El Clasico to Spanish Super Cup final for a third year as the latter defend crown.
- [Salah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/salah-seals-egypt-win-against-holders-ivory-coast-to-reach-afcon-2025-semis/): Egypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller.
- [What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/what-are-saudi-arabias-plans-in-southern-yemen/): Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen’s main players.
- [‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/we-have-to-stand-up-ice-killing-in-minneapolis-sparks-protests-across-us/): Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.
- [Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Venezuela's Oil Revenue Held In US Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-protecting-venezuelas-oil-revenue-held-in-us-accounts/): The executive order signed by Trump is aimed at safeguarding Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts and blocking it from the country’s creditors.
- [Iran Threatens Death Penalty For Protesters, Steps Up Crackdown | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/iran-threatens-death-penalty-for-protesters-steps-up-crackdown-top-updates/): Protests have spread across Iran since December 28, beginning in response to soaring inflation, and quickly turning political with protesters demanding an end to clerical rule.
- [Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/impressive-nigeria-beat-algeria-2-0-to-set-up-afcon-semifinal-with-morocco/): Victor Osimhen scores one and sets up another to send Nigeria into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- [Trump’s Venezuela Action And Greenland Threats Revive Fears In Canada Of US Coercion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/trumps-venezuela-action-and-greenland-threats-revive-fears-in-canada-of-us-coercion/): Experts warn US actions in Venezuela and Greenland may threaten Canada’s sovereignty through economic pressure and USMCA review.
- [Thousands of supporters of Yemen’s separatist STC rally in Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/thousands-of-supporters-of-yemens-separatist-stc-rally-in-aden/): Southern Transitional Council faces uncertain future amid internal divisions over plans to disband and leader in exile.
- [Who Is Pramila Srinivasan? Zoho Founder’s US-Based Wife At Centre Of $1.7 Billion Divorce Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/who-is-pramila-srinivasan-zoho-founders-us-based-wife-at-centre-of-1-7-billion-divorce-battle/): Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu faces a $1.7B bond order in his divorce, amid asset transfer claims. He denies all allegations; the case is being appealed.
- [‘US Will Continue To Seek Wars Till Its Economy Depends On Oil’: Colombian President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/us-will-continue-to-seek-wars-till-its-economy-depends-on-oil-colombian-president/): Gustavo Petro further warned that there is now a “real threat” of US military action against Colombia, accusing the US of behaving like an empire.
- [Six Killed In Mass Shooting In US State Of Mississippi, Suspect In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/six-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-us-state-of-mississippi-suspect-in-custody/): 6 people were killed in shootings at 3 locations in Clay County, Mississippi. Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed the suspect is in custody and urged prayers for victims and families.
- [Lashkar-e-Taiba Deputy Chief Openly Admits Pakistan Army Link In School Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/lashkar-e-taiba-deputy-chief-openly-admits-pakistan-army-link-in-school-speech/): Speaking at a children’s school in Pakistan, the terrorist group’s leader openly boasted about the Pakistan Army inviting him for funerals of its own soldiers.
- [US Hikes Premium Processing Fees For H-1B Visa, Other Categories | Check New Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/us-hikes-premium-processing-fees-for-h-1b-visa-other-categories-check-new-rates/): Premium processing is entirely optional, and is mainly used by employers and applicants who want quicker adjudication timelines.
- [Morocco coach angrily rejects AFCON ref bias for hosts before semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/morocco-coach-angrily-rejects-afcon-ref-bias-for-hosts-before-semifinals/): Morocco progressed to the semifinals beating Cameroon 2-0 but Indominable Lions felt they had two clear penalties.
- [Milano Cortina Winter Olympics threatened by Cloudflare funding withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/milano-cortina-winter-olympics-threatened-by-cloudflare-funding-withdrawal/): Cloudflare CEO threatens withdrawal of Milano Cortina Olympics funding following fine by Italy communications watchdog.
- [Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU’s Mercosur trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/thousands-of-irish-farmers-protest-eus-mercosur-trade-deal/): Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal’s impact on Ireland’s beef industry.
- [Can Denmark Defend Greenland Against US? A Military Comparison Between Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/can-denmark-defend-greenland-against-us-a-military-comparison-between-them/): Trump’s push for US control of Greenland alarms Europe and NATO, citing its mineral wealth and strategic Arctic location, while Denmark vows to strengthen Greenland’s defences.
- [US President Shows Off ‘Happy Trump’ Lapel Pin But Says He’s Never Happy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/us-president-shows-off-happy-trump-lapel-pin-but-says-hes-never-happy/): Donald Trump wore a Happy Trump lapel pin alongside the American flag, saying he will never be satisfied until America is great again and that the country is getting pretty close.
- [Bangladesh-US Trade Talks: Dhaka Seeks Cut In 20% Tariff, Discusses Textile Market Access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/bangladesh-us-trade-talks-dhaka-seeks-cut-in-20-tariff-discusses-textile-market-access/): Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, secures a breakthrough in US trade talks, with prospects of reduced tariffs and improved market access for its textile and apparel exports.
- [Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/drone-hits-aleppo-governorate-building-after-syrian-army-declares-ceasefire/): The strike marks a widening of hostilities which had been contained to Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhoods.
- [How Trump & Co sold the attack on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/how-trump-co-sold-the-attack-on-venezuela/): The media reportage of the US attack on Venezuela is telling, from the Trumpian language to predictable narratives.
- [Holders Crystal Palace suffer one of worst FA Cup shocks at Macclesfield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/holders-crystal-palace-suffer-one-of-worst-fa-cup-shocks-at-macclesfield/): FA Cup holders and Premier League club Crystal Palace are beaten 2-1 by team six leagues lower, Macclesfield Town.
- [South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/south-africa-defends-brics-naval-drills-as-essential-amid-tensions/): South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting ‘maritime economic activities’.
- [‘Can't Be Shared’: Nobel Committee On Machado's Peace Prize Offer To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/cant-be-shared-nobel-committee-on-machados-peace-prize-offer-to-trump/): The Norwegian Nobel Institute said only the prize money can be shared with whoever the winner wants to but the prize cannot be transferred or shared with another person.
- [‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenland parties reject Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/we-do-not-want-to-be-americans-greenland-parties-reject-trumps-threats/): Statement by five political parties elected to Greenland parliament says island’s future must be decided by its people.
- [Indonesia blocks access to Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over deepfake images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/indonesia-blocks-access-to-musks-ai-chatbot-grok-over-deepfake-images/): Indonesian minister says deepfakes are a ‘serious violation of human rights, dignity, and security of citizens’ online.
- [Why the once loyal bazaar merchants are now protesting in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/why-the-once-loyal-bazaar-merchants-are-now-protesting-in-iran/): Two decades of economic changes have eroded the bazaar’s economic power and political sway in Tehran.
- [‘Gotta Look At This Myself…’: Trump Abruptly Halts Meet To Inspect White House Ballroom Progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/gotta-look-at-this-myself-trump-abruptly-halts-meet-to-inspect-white-house-ballroom-progress/): Donald Trump announced in October 2025 that construction had begun on the ballroom, describing it as part of an effort to modernise the White House.
- [Indian Envoy, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman Hold Courtesy Meeting In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/indian-envoy-bnp-chairman-tarique-rahman-hold-courtesy-meeting-in-dhaka/): Pranay Verma met Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, highlighting India’s ongoing diplomatic outreach to BNP amid recent anti-India protests and attacks on consulates.
- [UAE Snubs UK Universities, Citing Muslim Brotherhood Influence | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/uae-snubs-uk-universities-citing-muslim-brotherhood-influence-exclusive-details/): The friction over UK campuses comes as Indian intelligence sources signal a shared ‘systemic and ideological challenge’ posed by the Muslim Brotherhood
- [Japanese Zoo Staff Dress Up As Pandas To Entertain Visitors After Bears’ Return To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/japanese-zoo-staff-dress-up-as-pandas-to-entertain-visitors-after-bears-return-to-china/): Adventure World held panda-themed events as four pandas returned to China; now only Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei remain in Japan.
- [Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/russia-hits-ukraine-with-oreshnik-hypersonic-missile-why-it-matters/): The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO member.
- [What are potential ‘hard ways’ Trump could try to take Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/what-are-potential-hard-ways-trump-could-try-to-take-greenland/): From paying out Greenlanders or buying the territory or a military attack, we explore the options the US could consider.
- [Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/extreme-cold-kills-another-infant-in-gaza-as-israel-blocks-vital-aid/): Israel continues to block vital necessities, such as mobile homes, as Palestinian enclave is hit by harsh weather.
- [Bangladesh cricket ‘affected’ by off-field tensions ahead of T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/10/bangladesh-cricket-affected-by-off-field-tensions-ahead-of-t20-world-cup/): Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has spoken of the pressure on teammates as T20 World Cup looms in India.
- [‘Cannot Accept US Takeover In Any Circumstance’: Greenland As NATO Steps In For Its Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/cannot-accept-us-takeover-in-any-circumstance-greenland-as-nato-steps-in-for-its-defence/): Greenland rejects US takeover plans, reaffirming its sovereignty and commitment to NATO cooperation, despite repeated interest from Washington and comments by President Trump.
- [Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/venezuela-says-over-100-political-prisoners-released-pope-meets-machado/): Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been ‘deprived of their liberty’ for disruptive acts.
- [Trump Congratulates Former Adviser Dina Powell McCormick After Meta President Appointment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-congratulates-former-adviser-dina-powell-mccormick-after-meta-president-appointment/): Donald Trump congratulated Dina Powell McCormick on Truth Social after she was named Meta president by Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting her government and Goldman Sachs experience.
- [‘A Planned Moment’: Ousted PM Oli Says 'Gen Z' Protests That Shook Nepal Were Not Spontaneous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/a-planned-moment-ousted-pm-oli-says-gen-z-protests-that-shook-nepal-were-not-spontaneous/): Oli’s comments come as he faces scrutiny over the state’s response to the youth-led uprising that toppled his government last year.
- [World's Longest And Costliest Tunnel To Cut 8-Hour Journey Into Just 54 Minutes!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/worlds-longest-and-costliest-tunnel-to-cut-8-hour-journey-into-just-54-minutes/): A proposed undersea tunnel could link London and New York in 54 minutes via ultra-high-speed trains, costing nearly 20 trillion dollars, but faces massive engineering hurdles
- [Pakistan Army Starts Process To Set Up Rocket Force Command After Op Sindoor Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/pakistan-army-starts-process-to-set-up-rocket-force-command-after-op-sindoor-losses/): Pakistan’s military leadership discussed the Rocket Force Command in December, pitching it as a high-tech formation after losses during Operation Sindoor.
- [Malaysia, Indonesia Blocks Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Sexually Explicit Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/malaysia-indonesia-blocks-elon-musks-grok-ai-over-sexually-explicit-images/): The decision follows global concern that Grok’s image creation feature allowed users to sexualise pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
- [Iran rejects Trump bomb threats after protest deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iran-rejects-trump-bomb-threats-after-protest-deaths/): Violent protests and a fierce security crackdown have killed hundreds of people in Iran.
- [Los Angeles police arrest man who drove through Iran protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/los-angeles-police-arrest-man-who-drove-through-iran-protesters/): LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.
- [Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/egypt-vs-senegal-afcon-semifinal-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON’s most successful team in Wednesday’s eagerly awaited first semifinal.
- [Will Elon Musk Restore Internet Services In Iran? Trump Says ‘Will Speak To Him’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/will-elon-musk-restore-internet-services-in-iran-trump-says-will-speak-to-him/): Elon Musk has previously supported providing Starlink access to Iranians to help them bypass government restrictions, including during 2022 protests.
- ['Insane Headline’: JD Vance Reacts To UAE Ending UK Scholarships Over Radicalisation Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/insane-headline-jd-vance-reacts-to-uae-ending-uk-scholarships-over-radicalisation-fears/): Abu Dhabi’s decision to curb UK-bound scholarships over Islamist radicalisation fears has drawn an unusually blunt reaction from US Vice President JD Vance.
- [Can Pakistan Do Without IMF Loan In Future? Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's 'Big' JF-17 Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/can-pakistan-do-without-imf-loan-in-future-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-big-jf-17-plan/): Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif thinks an unprecedented surge in global orders for the JF-17 Thunder jet may render the $7 billion IMF programme unnecessary
- [Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/writers-declare-solidarity-with-prisoners-on-hunger-strike-for-palestine/): Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.
- [Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/why-is-bosnia-sending-troops-to-gaza/): Bosnians overwhelmingly support Palestine. And yet their elite want to help legitimise a ‘peace’ plan favouring Israel.
- [Yemen’s Saudi-backed government retakes southern areas from STC: What next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/yemens-saudi-backed-government-retakes-southern-areas-from-stc-what-next/): PLC takes control of southern Yemen, but challenges for a united Yemen remain amid Houthi control of Sanaa.
- [Syrian forces search for explosives, weapons after SDF pulls out of Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/syrian-forces-search-for-explosives-weapons-after-sdf-pulls-out-of-aleppo/): Residents start returning to areas previously controlled by SDF fighters after their withdrawal from the city.
- [What we know about the protests sweeping Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/what-we-know-about-the-protests-sweeping-iran/): Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.
- [UK Media Regulator Probes Elon Musk’s X Over Grok AI's Sexual Deepfake Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/uk-media-regulator-probes-elon-musks-x-over-grok-ais-sexual-deepfake-images/): Ofcom is investigating X, owned by Elon Musk, over Grok AI chatbot generating sexualised deepfake images, including of children, possibly breaching UK online safety rules.
- [‘Failed Because Of Poor Planning’: Khamenei Calls US Support For Anti-Regime Protests ‘Misguided’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/failed-because-of-poor-planning-khamenei-calls-us-support-for-anti-regime-protests-misguided/): The warning comes as Iran faces its most serious unrest in years and President Donald Trump ramps up pressure while hinting at negotiations.
- [Israel advances ‘fatal’ settlement plan for occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/israel-advances-fatal-settlement-plan-for-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israel’s plan for 9,000 units at Jerusalem airport is a move to sever the city from the West Bank, analyst says.
- [Which are Iran’s main opposition groups?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/which-are-irans-main-opposition-groups/): Iran’s fragmented opposition includes figures living abroad, such as Reza Pahlavi, the heir of the former monarch.
- [Which countries host the largest Venezuelan populations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/which-countries-host-the-largest-venezuelan-populations/): About 8 million Venezuelans, or a quarter of the population, have fled their country in recent years.
- [How the rich are fuelling the climate crisis for everyone else](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/how-the-rich-are-fuelling-the-climate-crisis-for-everyone-else/): Billionaires own assets that emit more carbon in minutes than others do in lifetimes. The poor pay the cost.
- [Displaced citizens without a vote Myanmar’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/displaced-citizens-without-a-vote-myanmars-election/): Many of the millions of people displaced by fighting in Myanmar won’t vote in elections held by a military government.
- [AFCON 2025 organisers investigate clashes at Nigeria, Morocco games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/afcon-2025-organisers-investigate-clashes-at-nigeria-morocco-games/): Organisers warn of disciplinary action against players, team officials and journalists if found guilty of wrongdoing.
- [Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at International Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/myanmar-rohingya-genocide-case-begins-at-international-court/): The UN’s top court is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.
- [Are we overestimating the value of AI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/are-we-overestimating-the-value-of-ai/): Billions are being poured into advancing AI, despite big losses. Is an AI bubble forming, and what happens if it bursts?
- [Israeli quadcopter kills three in Gaza’s Khan Younis; police chief slain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/israeli-quadcopter-kills-three-in-gazas-khan-younis-police-chief-slain/): Despite a ceasefire that began on October 10, the Israeli army continues daily attacks on the enclave.
- [‘West Sheds Tears For Iran, Silence For Gaza’: Tehran On Anti-Regime Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/west-sheds-tears-for-iran-silence-for-gaza-tehran-on-anti-regime-protests/): Iran’s foreign minister accused the US and Western allies of hypocrisy over protests, citing silence on Gaza. Araghchi said unrest is controlled as arrests continue.
- [Trump Wants Venezuela's Bitcoin Not Oil: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-wants-venezuelas-bitcoin-not-oil-report/): Trump’s statement that the US would “run Venezuela” has been interpreted by some experts as signalling interest not only in traditional assets like oil but also in digital holdings
- [Who Really Rules Global Trade? The Canal That Broke US Control And Drew China In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/who-really-rules-global-trade-the-canal-that-broke-us-control-and-drew-china-in/): The canal, once a symbol of US dominance, now faces China’s rising influence and climate change, challenging Panama’s sovereignty and global trade stability by 2026
- [Bangladesh Awami League's Hindu Leader Dies In Police Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/bangladesh-awami-leagues-hindu-leader-dies-in-police-custody/): Prolay Chaki, Awami League’s Pabna cultural secretary, died in prison after a heart attack. His death highlights ongoing concerns over custodial deaths.
- [Calculated Move? Why China Reached Out To Jamaat Ahead Of Bangladesh Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/calculated-move-why-china-reached-out-to-jamaat-ahead-of-bangladesh-elections/): Sources say China is acutely aware that Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh remains one of the most potent street-mobilisation forces in the country during election periods.
- [Iran Unrest: Internet Blackout For 90 Hours, Pro-Government Rallies, What Trump Said | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iran-unrest-internet-blackout-for-90-hours-pro-government-rallies-what-trump-said-top-points/): US President Donald Trump said his administration is in talks to arrange a meeting with Tehran even as he weighs “very strong” military options to address the escalating death toll
- [Families hope for a miracle at site of Philippines garbage landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/families-hope-for-a-miracle-at-site-of-philippines-garbage-landslide/): Rescuers are searching for survivors days after a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site in the Philippines.
- [Malaysia blocks Grok amid uproar over nonconsensual sexualised images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/malaysia-blocks-grok-amid-uproar-over-nonconsensual-sexualised-images/): Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says ban comes after failure to comply with formal notices.
- [Mossad agents are “hiding among Iranian demonstrators”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/mossad-agents-are-hiding-among-iranian-demonstrators/): “Mossad agents [are] hiding among Iranian demonstrators.”
- [Sudan’s army renewing military effort to retake Kordofan, Darfur from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/sudans-army-renewing-military-effort-to-retake-kordofan-darfur-from-rsf/): Mission against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces would surpass army’s recapture of Khartoum State last year.
- [Syrians in Kurdish areas of Aleppo pick up pieces after clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/syrians-in-kurdish-areas-of-aleppo-pick-up-pieces-after-clashes/): The battles in Aleppo between Syrian forces, who have reasserted control, and the SDF killed many, displaced thousands.
- [Pakistan's Unusual Military Diplomacy: What PAF Chief's Recent Engagements With Several Nations Mean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/pakistans-unusual-military-diplomacy-what-paf-chiefs-recent-engagements-with-several-nations-mean/): Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Sidhu visited the United States in July 2025, marking the first visit by a serving PAF chief in over a decade.
- ['Ready For Dialogue': Iran After Trump's Remark On Crackdown On Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/ready-for-dialogue-iran-after-trumps-remark-on-crackdown-on-protesters/): Trump claims Iran’s leaders want to negotiate, while FM Abbas Araqchi says Iran is ready for war or dialogue. Speaker warns US and Israel of retaliation amid ongoing protests.
- [From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/from-defence-to-critical-technologies-list-of-mous-signed-by-pm-modi-german-chancellor-merz/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride with PM Modi on his first visit to India as the two leaders underscored the growing warmth in India-Germany relations.
- [Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/australia-festival-faces-mass-boycott-after-dropping-palestinian-author/): About 100 writers and four board members quit Adelaide Festival after it barred author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
- [India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to psychological pressure’, say residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/indias-vpn-ban-in-kashmir-adds-to-psychological-pressure-say-residents/): Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for two months in the disputed region, citing ‘threats to national security’.
- [Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s AFCON 2025 party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/nigeria-egypt-or-senegal-who-can-spoil-moroccos-afcon-2025-party/): Osimhen, Salah and Mane lead a star-studded showdown as hosts Morocco look to win the Africa Cup of Nations crown.
- [Iran’s FM says ready for war or dialogue over US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/irans-fm-says-ready-for-war-or-dialogue-over-us-threats/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country is ready for war but also for dialogue.
- [These are the key reasons Trump wants Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/these-are-the-key-reasons-trump-wants-greenland/): US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control.
- [India-Germany Partnership Is A Strategic Asset Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties: Friedrich Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/india-germany-partnership-is-a-strategic-asset-amid-geopolitical-uncertainties-friedrich-merz/): Merz said his two-day visit to India comes at a time when profound global changes are challenging countries across the world. 
- [US Navy's Ford-Class Carrier: This 1,00,000-Tonne Giant Can Sail 25 Years Without Fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/us-navys-ford-class-carrier-this-100000-tonne-giant-can-sail-25-years-without-fuel/): Closely monitored through radar and satellite surveillance, the Ford-class is widely regarded as the most technologically advanced aircraft carrier currently in service
- [Iran’s FM says protests became ‘bloody’ to give Trump intervention excuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/irans-fm-says-protests-became-bloody-to-give-trump-intervention-excuse/): Iranian media report a calm night as a nationwide internet ban continues and US president announces a possible meeting.
- [Israel launches air strikes against Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/israel-launches-air-strikes-against-lebanon/): Video shows Israel carrying out back-to-back strikes on the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Hatta.
- [US Ambassador Sergio Gor: A Trump Loyalist Entrusted With Restructuring India-America Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-a-trump-loyalist-entrusted-with-restructuring-india-america-ties/): US ambassador Sergio Gor: “I come to this remarkable nation with profound respect and a clear mission: to take the partnership between our two nations to the next level.”
- ['Shameless, Illegal, Immoral': N Korea Slams US For 'Trying To Make Mockery Of UN'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/shameless-illegal-immoral-n-korea-slams-us-for-trying-to-make-mockery-of-un/): North Korea accused the US of undermining the United Nations, calling it shameless and criminal, days after Washington withdrew from 66 international organisations under Trump.
- ['This One Too Will Be Overthrown': Khamenei Mocks Trump With Sarcophagus Cartoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/this-one-too-will-be-overthrown-khamenei-mocks-trump-with-sarcophagus-cartoon/): Khamenei shared a cartoon on X, portraying Trump as a crumbling sarcophagus, warning leaders with “arrogance” are overthrown, amid deadly unrest in Iran.
- [Who is Reza Pahlavi? The exiled prince urging Iranians to ‘seize cities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/who-is-reza-pahlavi-the-exiled-prince-urging-iranians-to-seize-cities/): The exiled prince calls on Iranians to ‘seize city centres’ as Tehran accuses him of leading ‘terrorist’ war.
- [Trump warns of “very strong options” amid Iran unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-warns-of-very-strong-options-amid-iran-unrest/): Trump said the US is considering “very strong options,” over the deaths of protesters in Iran.
- [How Donald Trump Used The Venezuela Raid To Warn China To Keep Out Of US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/how-donald-trump-used-the-venezuela-raid-to-warn-china-to-keep-out-of-us/): The US raid that captured Maduro was used by the Trump administration to send a direct warning to China to curb its growing influence in the Americas, according to a report.
- ['Real Fiends Can Disagree But...': US Ambassador Sergio Gor Says Trump May Visit India Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/real-fiends-can-disagree-but-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-says-trump-may-visit-india-soon/): Emphasising New Delhi’s significance to Washington’s global strategy, the ambassador said that no other partner is more essential than India.
- [Myanmar Pro-Military Party Wins Detained Suu Kyi's Seat: Party Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/myanmar-pro-military-party-wins-detained-suu-kyis-seat-party-official/): Union Solidarity and Development Party won Aung San Suu Kyi’s Kawhmu seat in Myanmar’s poll amid security risks and low turnout, with voting held in phases due to armed conflicts.
- [What Is Pax Silica That US Ambassador Sergio Gor Said India Will Be Invited To Join?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/what-is-pax-silica-that-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-said-india-will-be-invited-to-join/): Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain
- [‘Next Round Of India-US Trade Talks Begins Tomorrow,’ Says US Envoy Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/next-round-of-india-us-trade-talks-begins-tomorrow-says-us-envoy-sergio-gor/): The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.
- [Iran protests live: US rhetoric rises as Tehran announces 3-days’ mourning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iran-protests-live-us-rhetoric-rises-as-tehran-announces-3-days-mourning/): President Trump says he has ‘very strong options’ for Iran as the US military studies the situation on the ground.
- [Man detained after driving truck through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/man-detained-after-driving-truck-through-anti-iran-protest-in-los-angeles/): Police respond after a truck drives down a street filled with demonstrators marching in support of the Iranian people.
- [India’s Kohli becomes second-highest run-scorer in international cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/indias-kohli-becomes-second-highest-run-scorer-in-international-cricket/): Indian great surpasses Sri Lanka’s Sangakkara with 28,068 runs across all formats but trails compatriot Tendulkar.
- [Integration of armed factions remains one of Syria’s biggest challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/integration-of-armed-factions-remains-one-of-syrias-biggest-challenges/): It is also at the centre of the post-war state building project.
- [UN top court set to open Myanmar Rohingya genocide case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/un-top-court-set-to-open-myanmar-rohingya-genocide-case/): Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hope for justice as the ICJ begins its first full genocide case in more than a decade.
- [On Cam: Truck With ‘USA Don’t Repeat 1953’ Slogan Drives Into Crowd Supporting Iran Protests In LA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/on-cam-truck-with-usa-dont-repeat-1953-slogan-drives-into-crowd-supporting-iran-protests-in-la/): A U-Haul truck with slogans referencing Iran’s 1953 coup drove into a crowd at an anti-Iranian regime rally in Los Angeles, injuring at least two. Police detained the driver.
- [Nukes, Jets & Missiles For Muslim Nations? Sources Reveal Asim Munir’s Defence Doctrine | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/nukes-jets-missiles-for-muslim-nations-sources-reveal-asim-munirs-defence-doctrine-exclusive/): While no formal nuclear sharing or transfer is claimed, sources describe Pakistan’s role as providing an implicit nuclear deterrence umbrella and strategic reassurance.
- [Timothée Chalamet, Paul Thomas Anderson take honours at Gloden Globes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/timothee-chalamet-paul-thomas-anderson-take-honours-at-gloden-globes/): Chalamet picks up best actor award for his role in sport comedy-drama Marty Supreme.
- [‘Get News From Reliable Sources’: Iran Ambassador Refutes Reports Of Indian Nationals’ Arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/get-news-from-reliable-sources-iran-ambassador-refutes-reports-of-indian-nationals-arrests/): The clarification comes amid rising concern over safety in Iran following protests that began on December 28.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,418](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1418/): These are the key developments from day 1,418 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Crossed Red Line’: Trump Says US Military Reviewing ‘Strong Options’ On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/crossed-red-line-trump-says-us-military-reviewing-strong-options-on-iran/): Trump confirmed that potential military action was among the options being discussed as the situation in Iran develops.
- [Iran Protests Live Updates: Trump Claims Iran Wants To 'Negotiate', Says 'We May Have To Act Before Meeting'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iran-protests-live-updates-trump-claims-iran-wants-to-negotiate-says-we-may-have-to-act-before-meeting/): Iran Protests News Today Live Updates: The protests which began on December 28 have since evolved into the largest challenge to Iran’s clerical leadership since 2022.
- [Donald Trump Calls Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' In Latest Truth Social Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/donald-trump-calls-himself-acting-president-of-venezuela-in-latest-truth-social-post/): Donald Trump called himself the ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ on Truth Social, just a day after issuing an executive order to ring-fence Venezuelan oil funds in the US.
- [Trump Says Iran Leaders 'Called To Negotiate’ As US Military Considers ‘Strong Options’ On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-says-iran-leaders-called-to-negotiate-as-us-military-considers-strong-options-on-tehran/): Trump said that military strikes against Iran are being considered after reports that protesters have been killed during ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
- [Trump says US military considering ‘very strong options’ for Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-says-us-military-considering-very-strong-options-for-iran/): US president says Washington is closely monitoring protests in Iran and considering possible military intervention.
- ['This Is Not India': Protesters Disrupt Sikh Procession In New Zealand Again, Perform Haka | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/this-is-not-india-protesters-disrupt-sikh-procession-in-new-zealand-again-perform-haka-video/): A right-wing group disrupted the Sikh Nagar Kirtan in Tauranga, New Zealand, performing Haka and holding banners. SGPC in Amritsar expressed concern over repeated incidents.
- [Death Toll In Iran Unrest Crosses 500; Exiled Crown Prince Calls For Uprising, Trump Weighs Options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/death-toll-in-iran-unrest-crosses-500-exiled-crown-prince-calls-for-uprising-trump-weighs-options/): Iran is witnessing its deadliest unrest in years, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed as protests against the clerical regime continue despite mass arrests.
- [Trump administration opens criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-administration-opens-criminal-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/): Central bank chair condemns ‘intimidation’ following grand jury subpoenas.
- [Denmark’s PM says Greenland showdown at ‘decisive moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/denmarks-pm-says-greenland-showdown-at-decisive-moment/): Denmark is ready to defend its values, Mette Frederiksen says, as Trump renews threats to seize the Danish territory.
- [Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to retain Spanish Super Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/barcelona-beat-real-madrid-in-el-clasico-to-retain-spanish-super-cup/): Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid for second year running in the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win.
- [Israeli forces kill one person in series of attacks on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/israeli-forces-kill-one-person-in-series-of-attacks-on-southern-lebanon/): Israel claims its latest attacks on Lebanon were targeting alleged Hezbollah infrastructure.
- [After Maduro: Is the US driving global instability?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/after-maduro-is-the-us-driving-global-instability/): Risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the US is undoing the global system that it built over decades.
- [How Israel is shifting Gaza’s yellow line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/how-israel-is-shifting-gazas-yellow-line/): Satellite images show Israeli forces repositioning yellow cement blocks hundreds of metres inside Gaza’s yellow line.
- [How volatile is the situation in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/how-volatile-is-the-situation-in-iran/): The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
- [China Has Detained 8 Members Of An Underground Church, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/china-has-detained-8-members-of-an-underground-church-heres-why/): Early Rain Covenant Church leaders Li Yingqiang, Zhang Xinyue, Dai Zhichao, and Ye Fenghua detained in Sichuan amid Beijing’s crackdown on unregistered Christian groups.
- [Trump Allies Alarmed By Noem’s Rapid ‘Domestic Terrorism’ Narrative On Minneapolis ICE Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-allies-alarmed-by-noems-rapid-domestic-terrorism-narrative-on-minneapolis-ice-shooting/): Insiders worry that Noem’s comments could “undermine public confidence in the ongoing investigation”.
- [Will Elon Musk’s X changing the Iranian flag have any impact on the ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/will-elon-musks-x-changing-the-iranian-flag-have-any-impact-on-the-ground/): Analysts say Musk’s move may give a small boost to some protesters, but matters little during internet blackouts.
- ['How Will We Replace US Troops?': EU Defence Chief Says Bloc Should Consider Joint Military Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/how-will-we-replace-us-troops-eu-defence-chief-says-bloc-should-consider-joint-military-force/): EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urges forming a 100000-strong European military force and a European Security Council to address US troop uncertainty.
- [Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, demands ‘deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-says-no-more-venezuelan-oil-or-money-to-go-to-cuba-demands-deal/): Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no shipments have departed Venezuelan ports since Maduro’s abduction.
- [Netanyahu Hopes Iran Will Be Freed From 'Tyranny', Says Tehran Will Become Israel's Partner Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/netanyahu-hopes-iran-will-be-freed-from-tyranny-says-tehran-will-become-israels-partner-again/): Netanyahu said Israel is monitoring the developments in Iran and applauded the “tremendous courage” of the citizens, adding that Israel and Iran will once again be loyal partners.
- ['This Has Been Traumatic': Americans Struggle With Rising Energy Costs Under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/this-has-been-traumatic-americans-struggle-with-rising-energy-costs-under-trump/): Nearly one in 20 US households risk having their utility debt sent to collections this winter, according to recent research.
- [Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/germanys-double-standard-on-peaceful-protests/): Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests
- [Syrian Govt Forces Take Control Of Sheikh Maqsoud In Aleppo, Detain 300 Kurdish Fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/syrian-govt-forces-take-control-of-sheikh-maqsoud-in-aleppo-detain-300-kurdish-fighters/): Syrian government forces evacuated over 400 Kurdish fighters from the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo and detained 300 others after clashes broke out earlier this week.
- [Trump Gets New Portrait At Smithsonian, Impeachment Text Removed: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/trump-gets-new-portrait-at-smithsonian-impeachment-text-removed-report/): Guests moving through the gallery in chronological order will see the portraits of all presidents, with Trump now displayed in a prominent position.
- [LeT Welcomes Growing Pakistan-Bangladesh Military Ties; Intelligence Agencies Take Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/let-welcomes-growing-pakistan-bangladesh-military-ties-intelligence-agencies-take-note/): Saifullah Kasuri’s message framed the Pakistan–Bangladesh engagement as a “positive realignment for the Muslim world,” reflecting LeT’s ideological narrative against India.
- [Hamas Says It Will Step Down From Gaza Once US-Backed Palestinian Authority Takes Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/hamas-says-it-will-step-down-from-gaza-once-us-backed-palestinian-authority-takes-over/): Neither Hamas nor the rival Palestinian Authority, the internationally recognised representative of the Palestinians, has revealed the names of the technocrats.
- [Google Whistleblower Complains About Boss’ Swinger Talk, Wife’s Nudes, Faces Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/google-whistleblower-complains-about-boss-swinger-talk-wifes-nudes-faces-retaliation/): Victoria Woodall claims Google retaliated after she reported a manager for sexual harassment. Google denies this, citing restructuring.
- [Marco Rubio For Cuba President? Donald Trump Says 'Sounds Good To Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/11/marco-rubio-for-cuba-president-donald-trump-says-sounds-good-to-me/): Trump reposted a message suggesting that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio could become president of now communist‑ruled Cuba as he issued a threat to Havana.
- [GK: Why Australia’s Sydney Airport Shuts Down Every Night From 11 PM To 6 AM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/gk-why-australias-sydney-airport-shuts-down-every-night-from-11-pm-to-6-am/): Sydney Airport shuts down flights from 11 pm to 6 am to reduce noise for nearby residents.
- [Why Shaksgam Road Is Leading To India-China Clash: What Is Pakistan’s Role In It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/why-shaksgam-road-is-leading-to-india-china-clash-what-is-pakistans-role-in-it/): Shaksgam in Jammu and Kashmir: India says Pakistan illegally ceded it to Beijing in 1963; China is working on infrastructure in the valley as part of CPEC
- [Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters, federal agents square off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/tensions-flare-in-minnesota-as-protesters-federal-agents-square-off/): US state sues Trump over ICE raids after fatal shooting of mother of three sparks nationwide protests.
- [Which countries made the biggest deals with Israel in 2025?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/which-countries-made-the-biggest-deals-with-israel-in-2025/): Israel signed several record multibillion-dollar gas, technology and military deals with its trading partners last year.
- [‘We do not want to be Americans’: Greenlanders fear US threat to annex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/we-do-not-want-to-be-americans-greenlanders-fear-us-threat-to-annex/): US President Donald Trump’s latest moves to acquire Greenland are rattling Nuuk and Copenhagen.
- [Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/eight-die-in-gaza-as-storm-brings-extreme-cold-collapses-buildings/): Civil Defence has warned of catastrophic repercussions from the storm for Gaza’s population, who lack adequate shelter.
- [‘Protect the vote’: Bobi Wine, opposition brace for tense Uganda election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/protect-the-vote-bobi-wine-opposition-brace-for-tense-uganda-election/): Does the main opposition candidate looking to unseat long-serving President Yoweri Museveni have any hope of winning?
- [Investigation of Fed chief Jerome Powell: What Trump has said about him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/investigation-of-fed-chief-jerome-powell-what-trump-has-said-about-him/): Justice Department probes Fed Chair Jerome Powell as tensions with President Trump over interest rates continue.
- [Has US ICE officer training been reduced to 47 days?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/has-us-ice-officer-training-been-reduced-to-47-days/): ICE shooting has renewed questions over shortened training under Trump and how it may affect agent readiness.
- [Myanmar Pro-Military Party Claims Majority In Junta-Run Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/myanmar-pro-military-party-claims-majority-in-junta-run-elections/): The country’s military has dominated Myanmar’s politics for most of its post-independence history, briefly loosening its grip during a decade-long period of limited civilian rule.
- [At Least 12,000 Killed As Iran Cracks Down On Anti-Regime Protests: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/at-least-12000-killed-as-iran-cracks-down-on-anti-regime-protests-report/): As per the report the killings were unprecedented in Iran’s contemporary history in terms of geographic scope, violence and the number of deaths over a short period of time.
- [Israeli soldier dances as homes demolished in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/israeli-soldier-dances-as-homes-demolished-in-occupied-west-bank/): An Israeli soldier was filmed dancing at what activists say was the site of a Palestinian home demolition in Hebron.
- [Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Would that work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-wants-to-cap-credit-card-interest-rates-at-10-would-that-work/): Capping borrowing costs in the US has bipartisan support, but experts warn of unintended consequences.
- [Iran, US at possible precipice of renewed conflict as protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/iran-us-at-possible-precipice-of-renewed-conflict-as-protests-continue/): Amid rising tensions, Iran’s intelligence agency says it has seized US arms and explosive equipment from ‘militants’.
- [‘Alive or dead?’: Gaza families trapped in information void about relatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/alive-or-dead-gaza-families-trapped-in-information-void-about-relatives/): Palestinian families face “psychological torture” as Israel holds 9,300 prisoners and bans ICRC visits since Oct 2023.
- [Gaza’s forcibly disappeared must not be forgotten](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/gazas-forcibly-disappeared-must-not-be-forgotten/): My brother is one of many Palestinians Israel continues to illegally detain. Their release must be part of talks.
- [World reacts to Iran protests, US military threats against Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/world-reacts-to-iran-protests-us-military-threats-against-tehran/): Global leaders have been divided on the protests, with the US and its allies backing the protesters.
- [China Rejects India’s Claim Over Shaksgam Valley, Calls It Chinese Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/china-rejects-indias-claim-over-shaksgam-valley-calls-it-chinese-territory/): Shaksgam Valley borders China’s Xinjiang Province to the north, Northern Areas of Pakistan-occupied J&K to the south and west, and the Siachen Glacier region to the east.
- [India’s BJP And China’s CPC: Political Forces Shaping Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/indias-bjp-and-chinas-cpc-political-forces-shaping-asia/): The BJP and CPC embody two contrasting visions of governance, both influential in shaping Asia’s future.
- [Taiwan says ‘general consensus’ reached with US on trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/taiwan-says-general-consensus-reached-with-us-on-trade-deal/): US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
- [Chinese Communist Party Delegation Meets RSS Officials In India A Day After BJP Interaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/chinese-communist-party-delegation-meets-rss-officials-in-india-a-day-after-bjp-interaction/): The meeting with the RSS was held at the insistence of the Chinese side. The CPC delegation was led by Vice-Minister Sun Haiyan.
- ['Not Grabbing Karoline': Trump Jokes During Bumpy Flight, Leaves Press Secy Startled | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/not-grabbing-karoline-trump-jokes-during-bumpy-flight-leaves-press-secy-startled-video/): Trump’s remark about Karoline Leavitt during a turbulent Air Force One flight drew criticism online, adding to past controversies over his comments.
- [International Phone Calls Resume From Iran After 3 Days, People Describe Heavy Security And Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/international-phone-calls-resume-from-iran-after-3-days-people-describe-heavy-security-and-damage/): International calls resumed in Iran after three days, but internet curbs persist. Iran Human Rights reports 648 deaths and 10,000 detained in protests.
- [17 Years Of Failed Protests: Why It's Not Easy To Topple The Iranian Regime | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/17-years-of-failed-protests-why-its-not-easy-to-topple-the-iranian-regime-explained/): According to reports, Iran operates what is arguably the most extensive and effective domestic security apparatus in the world, designed specifically to control its own population
- [‘Illicit Unilateral Sanctions’: China Opposes Trump’s Threat Of 25% Tariffs On Countries Trading With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/illicit-unilateral-sanctions-china-opposes-trumps-threat-of-25-tariffs-on-countries-trading-with-iran/): China is Iran’s largest trading partner, making up around 30 per cent of Iran’s total foreign trade and most of its oil exports.
- [Russian drone attack kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as peace remains elusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/russian-drone-attack-kills-4-in-ukraines-kharkiv-as-peace-remains-elusive/): The attack came shortly after the US accused Russia at the UN Security Council of escalating the conflict.
- [Aleppo school picks up the pieces after SDF fight with Syria’s army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/aleppo-school-picks-up-the-pieces-after-sdf-fight-with-syrias-army/): Civilians cautiously return to Aleppo neighborhoods after the Syrian army secures areas hit by the conflict with SDF.
- [Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/japans-new-pm-takaichi-eyes-parliament-dissolution-for-snap-polls-report/): Country’s first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
- [RSF drone attack kills 27 in southeast Sudan: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/rsf-drone-attack-kills-27-in-southeast-sudan-report/): Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja with drones.
- [Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/landmines-destroy-limbs-and-lives-on-bangladesh-myanmar-border/): Bangladesh border villagers maimed by Myanmar landmines as conflict spills over into their forests and farms.
- [US sailor sentenced to 16 years in prison in Chinese espionage case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-sailor-sentenced-to-16-years-in-prison-in-chinese-espionage-case/): Prosecutors accused sailor Jinchao Wei of selling information about US Navy ships to Chinese intelligence operatives.
- [G7, Allies Meet To Discuss Ways To Reduce Chinese Rare Earth Dependency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/g7-allies-meet-to-discuss-ways-to-reduce-chinese-rare-earth-dependency/): G7, India, and others met in Washington led by Scott Bessent to discuss reducing reliance on rare earths from China and boosting resilient supply chains for critical minerals.
- [Iran's Rial Plummets To Record Low Amid Nationwide Protests, Collapses Against Dollar, Euro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/irans-rial-plummets-to-record-low-amid-nationwide-protests-collapses-against-dollar-euro/): The crisis boiled over in late December 2025, when the rial’s sharp drop made imported essentials far more expensive.
- [Iran protests live: Tehran says it’s prepared for any move by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/iran-protests-live-tehran-says-its-prepared-for-any-move-by-trump/): Iranian FM Araghchi brushes aside threats of US military action, saying it’s prepared for any scenario.
- [Australia captain, women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/australia-captain-womens-cricket-great-alyssa-healy-to-retire/): Record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter to quit the game after the ODI and Test series against India in March.
- [US faces war crime allegation for ‘disguising’ aircraft in drug boat attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-faces-war-crime-allegation-for-disguising-aircraft-in-drug-boat-attack/): The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
- [Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/minnesota-sues-trump-administration-over-immigration-crackdown/): Lawsuit seeks to halt operation that officials have called a ‘federal invasion’ and that left a mother of three dead.
- [Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/iran-since-1979-a-timeline-of-crises/): From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran’s struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
- [S Jaishankar Launches BRICS 2026 Website, Logo And Theme As India Takes Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/s-jaishankar-launches-brics-2026-website-logo-and-theme-as-india-takes-charge/): Jaishankar said the BRICS logo reflects the colours of all member countries. He noted that the design symbolises unity and equal representation within the grouping.
- [Syrian army sends troops to rural Aleppo to stop any SDF attempt to regroup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/syrian-army-sends-troops-to-rural-aleppo-to-stop-any-sdf-attempt-to-regroup/): The SDF denies accusations that it deployed military forces to the Deir Hafer front in the eastern Aleppo countryside.
- [From Bill Gates To Sridhar Vembu: The Costliest Divorces In History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/from-bill-gates-to-sridhar-vembu-the-costliest-divorces-in-history/): From tech moguls to Hollywood stars, the settlements reshaped fortunes, influenced philanthropy, and fascinated the public with their sheer scale.
- ['Beware Of The Drones': US Senator Fires Back At Khamenei’s ‘Deceitful Actions’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/beware-of-the-drones-us-senator-fires-back-at-khameneis-deceitful-actions-remark/): Graham’s “Moscow is a winter wonderland” remark is a direct reference to the reports claiming that the Iranian Supreme Leader had an “escape plan” to seek refuge in Russia.
- [Bangladesh Hindu Body Tells EC Community Unsafe To Vote, Seeks Special Security, Separate Booths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/bangladesh-hindu-body-tells-ec-community-unsafe-to-vote-seeks-special-security-separate-booths/): Representatives of the Sabha of Dhakeshwari Mandir, the largest Hindu body in the country, met election officials to raise serious concerns about the safety of Hindu voters.
- [US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-slams-russias-dangerous-escalation-in-ukraine-amid-new-deadly-strikes/): The Trump administration denounces Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a UN Security Council meeting.
- [‘A nightmare’: Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/a-nightmare-fear-grips-indian-students-in-bangladesh-amid-unrest/): As anti-India sentiments soar in Bangladesh, Indian medical students in the country fear for their safety and degrees.
- [Court says Trump illegally blocked clean energy grants to Democratic states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/court-says-trump-illegally-blocked-clean-energy-grants-to-democratic-states/): A US district judge ruled that Trump’s decision singled out states that voted for Democrats in the 2024 elections.
- [After 3 Years Marked By Trump Rift, Australia's Ambassador Kevin Rudd To Step Down A Year Early](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/after-3-years-marked-by-trump-rift-australias-ambassador-kevin-rudd-to-step-down-a-year-early/): Kevin Rudd leaves his role as Australia’s ambassador to the US early, after tensions with Trump, to lead Asia Society, with possible successors including Joel Fitzgibbon.
- [French Museums Hike Entry Fee For Non-Europeans: Know How Much Indians Will Have To Pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/french-museums-hike-entry-fee-for-non-europeans-know-how-much-indians-will-have-to-pay/): Louvre and Palace of Versailles hike entry fees for non-European visitors, sparking criticism from trade unions and academics over nationalism and social impact.
- [Canada Nabs Suspect In $20 Million Gold Heist At Toronto Airport, Another Traced To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/canada-nabs-suspect-in-20-million-gold-heist-at-toronto-airport-another-traced-to-india/): Peel Regional Police said the 43-year-old accused was taken into custody at Toronto Pearson International Airport after arriving from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- [Barbie With Fidget Spinner And Headphones: Mattel Launches Its First Autistic Doll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/barbie-with-fidget-spinner-and-headphones-mattel-launches-its-first-autistic-doll/): Mattel said the Barbie doll is meant to represent common ways some autistic people experience and communicate with the world.
- [At Least 648 Killed In Iran As Security Forces Crackdown On Nationwide Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/at-least-648-killed-in-iran-as-security-forces-crackdown-on-nationwide-protests/): At Least 648 Killed In Iran As Security Forces Crackdown On Nationwide Protests
- [Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/australian-writers-festival-boss-resigns-after-palestinian-author-axed/): Director of Adelaide Writers’ Week steps down amid wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
- [Paramount Skydance Sues Warner Bros Demanding Data On Netflix Deal, Plans To Nominate Directors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/paramount-skydance-sues-warner-bros-demanding-data-on-netflix-deal-plans-to-nominate-directors/): Paramount sued Warner Bros for details on its $82.7 billion Netflix deal, claiming its $108.7 billion all-cash bid is superior and seeking to sway shareholders and board decisions.
- [Trump Imposes 25% US Tariff On Nations Trading With Iran: What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-imposes-25-us-tariff-on-nations-trading-with-iran-what-it-means-for-india/): The new US tariffs targeting Iran pose a serious risk for India, especially as New Delhi has been trying to secure tariff relief from Washington through a trade deal.
- [Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Attends Critical Minerals Ministerial Meet In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-attends-critical-minerals-ministerial-meet-in-us/): Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the US Treasury to discuss solutions to secure & diversify supply chains for critical minerals, especially rare earth elements.
- [Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/senator-mark-kelly-sues-us-defense-department-for-punitive-retribution/): The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject ‘illegal orders’.
- ['NATO Must Ensure Defence': Greenland Over Possible US Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/nato-must-ensure-defence-greenland-over-possible-us-invasion/): Greenland’s PM rejects US President Donald Trump’s takeover plans, demands NATO defense, citing strategic Arctic interests and tensions over Copenhagen’s protection abilities.
- ['Leave Iran Now': US State Department Issues Advisory To Citizens Amid Protess](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/leave-iran-now-us-state-department-issues-advisory-to-citizens-amid-protess/): The US citizens were advised to expect internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye.
- [Iran To Hang 26-Year-Old In First Reported Execution Amid Anti-Khamenei Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/iran-to-hang-26-year-old-in-first-reported-execution-amid-anti-khamenei-protests/): What started as economic grievances gradually snowballed into a massive demonstration against Ali Khamenei, with protests spreading across the country since early January.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1419/): These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Order Is Final’: Trump Slaps 25% US Tariff On Countries Doing Business With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/order-is-final-trump-slaps-25-us-tariff-on-countries-doing-business-with-iran/): Donald Trump said the US tariff order is “final and conclusive” and will take effect immediately.
- [US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-revokes-more-than-100000-visas-since-trumps-return-to-office/): The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.
- [Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-says-any-country-doing-business-with-iran-will-face-25-percent-tariff/): The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
- [Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/thousands-of-nurses-go-on-strike-in-new-york-city/): Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
- [Caught On Cam: Federal Agents Use Tear Gas On Anti-ICE Protesters In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/caught-on-cam-federal-agents-use-tear-gas-on-anti-ice-protesters-in-minneapolis/): The clashes follow the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer and renewed protests against federal enforcement.
- [Iran’s Khamenei Warns Against ‘Deceitful Actions’ As Trump Weighs Airstrikes Amid 600+ Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/irans-khamenei-warns-against-deceitful-actions-as-trump-weighs-airstrikes-amid-600-deaths/): The warning from Khamenei comes as Trump keeps airstrikes among his options amid mounting deaths and pro-regime rallies in Iran.
- [Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to ‘test’ it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iranian-fm-araghchi-warns-iran-ready-for-war-if-us-wants-to-test-it/): Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.
- [US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/us-prosecutors-open-investigation-into-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell/): US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.
- [Trump administration says still considering military strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-administration-says-still-considering-military-strikes-on-iran/): The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran but would prefer diplomatic solution.
- [Mamdani backs striking NYC nurses, denounces hospital bosses’ pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/mamdani-backs-striking-nyc-nurses-denounces-hospital-bosses-pay/): Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.
- [Trump Administration Declares War On Immigration Fraud, Offers WFH Jobs With Big Bonuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-administration-declares-war-on-immigration-fraud-offers-wfh-jobs-with-big-bonuses/): The agency is offering WFH options and fast-track hiring as it ramps up enforcement against immigration fraud.
- [‘Shouldn’t Take 24 Hours’: Allies Slam Zohran Mamdani Over Delayed Response To NYC Pro-Hamas Rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/shouldnt-take-24-hours-allies-slam-zohran-mamdani-over-delayed-response-to-nyc-pro-hamas-rally/): Criticism mounted after Mamdani waited nearly a day to respond to a protest that forced schools and a synagogue to shut early.
- [Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/gazas-children-study-in-tents-as-gunfire-rages-by-israels-yellow-line/): Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.
- [Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/republican-lawmakers-break-from-us-president-on-fed-chair-indictment/): Former fed chairs called the indictment an ‘unprecedented attempt’ to undermine the independence of the US central bank.
- ['Ongoing Rights Abuse': Imran Khan's Sister Condemns His Solitary Confinement, Calls For Sit-In Prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/ongoing-rights-abuse-imran-khans-sister-condemns-his-solitary-confinement-calls-for-sit-in-prayers/): Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan said the treatment meted out to him is a gross violation of domestic laws as well as international legal frameworks
- [‘We’re Screwed’: Trump Warns Of Trillions At Risk If US Supreme Court Curbs Tariff Powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/were-screwed-trump-warns-of-trillions-at-risk-if-us-supreme-court-curbs-tariff-powers/): Trump warns that striking down his tariffs could force the US to repay vast sums already collected from importers.
- ['Historical Opportunity'? How Terror Groups Can Exploit Trump, His MAGA Agenda For Own Expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/historical-opportunity-how-terror-groups-can-exploit-trump-his-maga-agenda-for-own-expansion/): A newly released document by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula states that it believes current shifts in western foreign policy will trigger a period of “widespread instability”
- [Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/greenland-rejects-us-takeover-under-any-circumstance/): Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
- [Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/trump-to-meet-with-venezuelan-opposition-leader-machado-on-thursday/): The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country’s future.
- [Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-joins-pro-government-rally-in-tehran/): Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.
- [Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/portuguese-empire-ports-and-profits/): Portugal’s global trading empire – from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits – across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
- [UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/uk-to-investigate-elon-musks-grok-over-deeply-concerning-deepfakes/): Pressure on after Starmer said Musk’s X needs to ‘get a grip’ on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.
- [Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/alonso-sacked-by-real-madrid-replaced-by-arbeloa-as-head-coach/): Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.
- [Could the US really take over Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/could-the-us-really-take-over-greenland/): Donald Trump’s seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.
- [Hindu Auto Driver Stabbed To Death In Bangladesh As Violence Against Minorities Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/hindu-auto-driver-stabbed-to-death-in-bangladesh-as-violence-against-minorities-continues/): The attackers thrashed and stabbed the auto-rickshaw driver to death. After the murder, the criminals stole the man’s auto-rickshaw and fled the scene.
- [US Navy Carrier Strike Group Remains Poised Against Cartels, ‘Dark Fleet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/us-navy-carrier-strike-group-remains-poised-against-cartels-dark-fleet/): USS Gerald R. Ford and warships remain deployed in the Western Hemisphere for Operation Southern Spear, targeting dark fleet vessels and drug trafficking.
- [Indonesia In Talks With Pakistan Over Defence Deal Involving JF-17 Jets, Killer Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/indonesia-in-talks-with-pakistan-over-defence-deal-involving-jf-17-jets-killer-drones/): Indonesia’s Defence Minister met Pakistan’s Air Chief in Islamabad over a possible defence deal that involves the sale of combat jets and killer drones.
- [Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/sudan-redeploys-army-to-retake-kordofan-and-darfur-from-rsf/): Sudan’s army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
- [Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/civilian-casualties-in-ukraine-up-sharply-in-2025-un-monitor-says/): An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
- [Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/somalia-cancels-all-agreements-with-uae-over-alleged-sovereignty-violations/): Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
- [Iran Intercepts Arms Shipment With 273 Handguns Concealed In 'Foreign' Transit Truck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/iran-intercepts-arms-shipment-with-273-handguns-concealed-in-foreign-transit-truck/): Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence found 273 handguns and Winchester rifles hidden in a foreign truck. A Mosque in Tehran was vandalised and set on fire amid ongoing protests.
- ['You'll Do A Great Job': JD Vance's Pep Talk To Envoy Sergio Gor On First Day In Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/youll-do-a-great-job-jd-vances-pep-talk-to-envoy-sergio-gor-on-first-day-in-office/): Vance made the comment while reposting Gor’s post on X.
- [Chinese Communist Party Delegation Visits BJP HQ, Holds Talks On Inter-Party Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/chinese-communist-party-delegation-visits-bjp-hq-holds-talks-on-inter-party-ties/): A six-member delegation from the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) visited the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
- [Over One Lakh Visas Revoked In 2025 After Trump Order On Foreign Vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/over-one-lakh-visas-revoked-in-2025-after-trump-order-on-foreign-vetting/): According to the US Department of State, the revoked visas include around 8,000 student visas and about 2,500 specialised visas
- [‘20 Soldiers Killed Hundreds’: Viral Account Claims Use Of Sound Wave Weapon In Venezuela Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/20-soldiers-killed-hundreds-viral-account-claims-use-of-sound-wave-weapon-in-venezuela-raid/): A Venezuelan security guard recounts how US forces used drones, sonic weapons and advanced tech to swiftly topple Maduro, overwhelming hundreds of defenders with just 20 soldiers.
- [Israel considers plan to expand settlement in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/israel-considers-plan-to-expand-settlement-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Cuban president says no talks with US amid Trump’s escalating threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/cuban-president-says-no-talks-with-us-amid-trumps-escalating-threats/): Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba’s independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
- ['Yunus Govt's Rule By Terror': Sheikh Hasina Condemns Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/yunus-govts-rule-by-terror-sheikh-hasina-condemns-attacks-on-minorities-in-bangladesh/): Citing the killing of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said the crime underscores how minorities are in “grave danger” in Bangladesh
- ['No Conversations With US': Cuban President After Donald Trump's 'Make A Deal' Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/no-conversations-with-us-cuban-president-after-donald-trumps-make-a-deal-threat/): Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel responded angrily to Trump’s warning on “making a deal” soon or face consequences, saying no one dictates Havana what to do.
- [Indian Nationals Freed From Russia-Flagged Tanker Seized By US Forces In North Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/12/indian-nationals-freed-from-russia-flagged-tanker-seized-by-us-forces-in-north-atlantic/): Indian nationals who were among the crew of a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized last week in the North Atlantic have been released.
- [Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/africa-cup-of-nations-semi-finals/): We’re at the semi-final stage at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the margins are tighter and the pressure is growing.
- [Conditions in Gaza worsen as winds and hypothermia kill 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/conditions-in-gaza-worsen-as-winds-and-hypothermia-kill-5/): Winter storms kill displaced Palestinians in Gaza left to shelter in flimsy tents by ceasefire abuses.
- [Chinese app ‘Are You Dead?’ to change name after surge in popularity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/chinese-app-are-you-dead-to-change-name-after-surge-in-popularity/): The app, aimed at people with a ‘solitary lifestyle’, has gone viral in China.
- [Juliet Stevenson on Gaza: ‘I’m disappointed by the silence in my industry’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/juliet-stevenson-on-gaza-im-disappointed-by-the-silence-in-my-industry/): Al Jazeera interviews the veteran theatre, film and television actor, one of Britain’s leading voices for Palestinians.
- [‘My leg went to heaven before me’: Israeli war extinguishes Gaza childhoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/my-leg-went-to-heaven-before-me-israeli-war-extinguishes-gaza-childhoods/): After more than two years of a genocidal war, wounded and traumatised Palestinian children stare at an uncertain future.
- [Are Iran’s protests different this time around?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/are-irans-protests-different-this-time-around/): The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.
- [Analysis: Why Greenland and Europe might have to compromise with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/analysis-why-greenland-and-europe-might-have-to-compromise-with-trump/): Europe might offer a minerals deal and greater US security presence on Greenland. Will that be enough to satiate Trump?
- [At Least 22 Killed After Crane Collapse Derails Passenger Train In Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/at-least-22-killed-after-crane-collapse-derails-passenger-train-in-thailand/): The crane was part of a $5.4-billion high-speed rail project linking Bangkok with Kunming in China via Laos, a flagship initiative supported by Beijing.
- ['Threatened, Forced To Marry': Indian Woman Sarabjeet Kaur's Pakistan Ordeal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/threatened-forced-to-marry-indian-woman-sarabjeet-kaurs-pakistan-ordeal-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has accessed audio and video recordings in which Sarabjeet Kaur is purportedly heard pleading for help, stating that she is not free and wants to return to India.
- ['Please Save Me': Indian Woman Sarabjeet Kaur’s Cry For Help From A Lahore Shelter | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/please-save-me-indian-woman-sarabjeet-kaurs-cry-for-help-from-a-lahore-shelter-exclusive/): Sarabjeet Kaur’s husband claims Pakistani man Nasir Hussain secretly recorded private videos and took photographs of Sarabjeet, later using them to threaten and control her.
- [As hate spirals in India, Hindu extremists turn to Christian targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/as-hate-spirals-in-india-hindu-extremists-turn-to-christian-targets/): Anti-Muslim violence has soared for more than a decade under Indian PM Modi. Now, Christians face the brunt, too.
- [At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/at-least-22-people-killed-after-crane-falls-on-train-in-northeast-thailand/): The train was travelling from Bangkok to Thailand’s northeast when it derailed after a construction crane fell on it.
- [Military Strikes Ahead? What Could Trump’s 'Help On Its Way' Message To Iranian Protesters Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/military-strikes-ahead-what-could-trumps-help-on-its-way-message-to-iranian-protesters-mean/): Comments from Trump, combined with interpretations around the world, suggest the administration may be weighing a mix of covert, cyber and possibly military options.
- [Trump's Threat, Tehran's Retort, Deadly Protests: Why Iran Tensions Are Spiralling Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trumps-threat-tehrans-retort-deadly-protests-why-iran-tensions-are-spiralling-again/): Amid mounting unrest in Iran, Trump has issued a series of messages to both Tehran’s leadership and protesters.
- [Venezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/venezuelas-top-lawmaker-says-more-than-400-prisoners-have-been-released/): The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.
- [Trump Hurls Abuses, Flashes Middle Finger At Ford Worker Who Shouted 'Paedophile Protector'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-hurls-abuses-flashes-middle-finger-at-ford-worker-who-shouted-paedophile-protector/): The worker’s remark was a reference to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose past associations with powerful figures, including Trump, have drawn renewed scrutiny.
- [Iran Set To Hang 26-Year-Old Protester Today As Trump Warns Of 'Very Strong Action'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-set-to-hang-26-year-old-protester-today-as-trump-warns-of-very-strong-action/): While around 2,000 people have been killed during the unrest, Erfan Soltani will be the first one to be hanged to death amid protests against the Iranian regime.
- [Iran protests LIVE: Tehran says Trump encouraging political destabilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-protests-live-tehran-says-trump-encouraging-political-destabilisation/): Iran says US seeking to ‘manufacture a pretext for military intervention’ as President Trump warns of ‘strong action’.
- [US senators introduce bill to stop Trump seizing Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-senators-introduce-bill-to-stop-trump-seizing-greenland/): The bipartisan bill would bar funding for any move to occupy or annex the territory of a NATO member state.
- [‘Anti-Tariff Stance Is Pro-China’: Trump Threatens ‘Alternatives’ If Court Blocks His Trade Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/anti-tariff-stance-is-pro-china-trump-threatens-alternatives-if-court-blocks-his-trade-policy/): Trump said the case against his tariffs was driven by pro-China interests and said an anti-tariff stance supports China.
- [Iran Protests Live Updates: Over 2,000 Killed In Anti-Regime Protests As Trump Warns Against Executions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-protests-live-updates-over-2000-killed-in-anti-regime-protests-as-trump-warns-against-executions/): Protests in Iran enter third week over economic hardship. Trump promises help for protesters as authorities admit 2,000 deaths and intensify crackdowns and detentions.
- ['Continue The Fight': Reza Pahlavi's Message To Iranians Amid Trump's 'Help On Its Way' Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/continue-the-fight-reza-pahlavis-message-to-iranians-amid-trumps-help-on-its-way-post/): White House envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, to discuss the protests roiling that country, reports suggested.
- [116 Killed In 7 Months As Report Flags ‘Relentless’ Violence Against Minorities In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/116-killed-in-7-months-as-report-flags-relentless-violence-against-minorities-in-bangladesh/): The rights group says the scale and spread of the attacks mark one of the most severe phases of violence against minorities in recent years.
- [‘Big Problem...’: Trump Warns Greenland PM For Siding With Denmark, Rejecting US Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/big-problem-trump-warns-greenland-pm-for-siding-with-denmark-rejecting-us-control/): Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed the island’s commitment to Denmark.
- [After US, Israel Withdraws From 7 UN Agencies Over 'Bias, Inefficiency'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/after-us-israel-withdraws-from-7-un-agencies-over-bias-inefficiency/): Israel severs ties with seven UN agencies, citing anti-Israel bias and ineffective bureaucracy, days after US withdrawal from 66 international organisations.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,420](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1420/): These are the key developments from day 1,420 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/unsung-us-civil-rights-pioneer-claudette-colvin-dies-aged-86/): Colvin’s arrest for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus helped ignite the modern civil rights movement.
- [US to end deportation protections for Somalis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-to-end-deportation-protections-for-somalis/): The decision is expected to affect about 1,100 people and is likely to face legal challenges.
- [What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/whats-at-stake-in-ugandas-presidential-election/): Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger is musician Bobi Wine.
- [UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targetting UNRWA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/un-chief-warns-he-could-refer-israel-to-icj-over-laws-targetting-unrwa/): In October 2024, Israel passed a law banning the agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Traders Bet 73% Odds US Supreme Court Will Strike Down Trump’s Tariff Powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/traders-bet-73-odds-us-supreme-court-will-strike-down-trumps-tariff-powers/): Polymarket shows traders pricing a 73% chance the Supreme Court curtails Trump’s power to impose tariffs.
- [‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Dies At 68; Trump Calls Him ‘A Fantastic Guy’, Musk Pays Tribute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/dilbert-cartoonist-scott-adams-dies-at-68-trump-calls-him-a-fantastic-guy-musk-pays-tribute/): Scott Adams, creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, died after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a celebrated and controversial legacy.
- [Minnesota protesters square off with ICE after deadly shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/minnesota-protesters-square-off-with-ice-after-deadly-shooting/): Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota confronted federal agents days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good.
- [Clintons reject US Congress subpoena to testify in Epstein investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/clintons-reject-us-congress-subpoena-to-testify-in-epstein-investigation/): Former US president and former secretary of state accuse Republicans of seeking to ‘harass and embarrass’ with probe.
- [Trump says trade agreement with Mexico, Canada ‘irrelevant’ to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-says-trade-agreement-with-mexico-canada-irrelevant-to-us/): But car makers have urged an extension to the USMCA, saying it is crucial to US auto production.
- [US Homeland Security Uses ‘I Am The Captain Now’ Meme As Trump Ends Protected Status For Somalis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-homeland-security-uses-i-am-the-captain-now-meme-as-trump-ends-protected-status-for-somalis/): The image caption draws from a viral meme as the Trump administration announces the end of TPS for Somalis.
- [‘Anti-Tariff Means Pro-China’: Donald Trump Vows Alternatives If Supreme Court Blocks Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/anti-tariff-means-pro-china-donald-trump-vows-alternatives-if-supreme-court-blocks-tariffs/): Trump defended his tariff policy in Detroit, accusing critics of backing China and warning of alternate options if the court rules against him.
- [Trump says Iran protest death toll too high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-says-iran-protest-death-toll-too-high/): US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.
- [South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/south-korea-prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-ex-president-yoon/): Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’.
- [‘You’re Going To Find Out Soon’: Trump Hints At Next Steps After ‘Help Is On Its Way’ Post On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/youre-going-to-find-out-soon-trump-hints-at-next-steps-after-help-is-on-its-way-post-on-iran/): Trump declined to offer details on what form US support for Iranian anti-regime protesters might take.
- [Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/uganda-cuts-internet-days-before-presidential-election/): The blackout comes as President Yoweri Museveni, criticised for cracking down on opponents, vies for his seventh term.
- [Displaced Palestinians weather deadly winds, extreme cold in tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/displaced-palestinians-weather-deadly-winds-extreme-cold-in-tents/): At least six people were killed after heavy rain flooded tents and collapsed homes sheltering displaced Gazan families.
- [Le Pen ‘hopeful’ ban from public office will be overturned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/le-pen-hopeful-ban-from-public-office-will-be-overturned/): French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrived for the first day of her appeal against a five-year ban from office.
- [France’s Post–World War II Baby Boom Is Finally Over As Deaths Outnumber Births In 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/frances-post-world-war-ii-baby-boom-is-finally-over-as-deaths-outnumber-births-in-2025/): In 2023, the most recent year for EU-wide comparisons, France ranked second highest among member states with a fertility rate of 1.65, behind Bulgaria at 1.81.
- [‘Hearts Were Aligned’: Japan PM, South Korean President Bond Over Drums After Meet, Play BTS Tracks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/hearts-were-aligned-japan-pm-south-korean-president-bond-over-drums-after-meet-play-bts-tracks/): Takaichi said that she had planned the surprise for Myung after he mentioned his dream of playing drums during their meeting at APEC last year.
- [Did A Device Bought By US In Undercover Op Cause Mystery Illness Among Spies, Diplomats? Buzz Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/did-a-device-bought-by-us-in-undercover-op-cause-mystery-illness-among-spies-diplomats-buzz-grows/): Officials paid “eight figures” for the device, which remains under study as questions persist over Havana Syndrome.
- [‘Action Within Weeks Or Months’: Trump Aide Says US Eyes Rapid Move On Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/action-within-weeks-or-months-trump-aide-says-us-eyes-rapid-move-on-greenland/): Thomas Dans said there could soon be visible progress on negotiations or a deal related to Greenland, even if a final outcome takes longer to complete.
- [‘Greenland will not be part of the USA,’ territory’s PM asserts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/greenland-will-not-be-part-of-the-usa-territorys-pm-asserts/): “Greenland will not be part of the USA,” the territory’s prime minister said.
- [‘Day of reckoning, retribution’ coming to Minnesota amid ICE outrage: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/day-of-reckoning-retribution-coming-to-minnesota-amid-ice-outrage-trump/): US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman.
- [Imran Khan's Sister Says Pakistan's Courts ‘Seized’ By Shadow Forces | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/imran-khans-sister-says-pakistans-courts-seized-by-shadow-forces-exclusive-details/): Aleema Khanum alleged that during proceedings, she and her sisters were ‘locked up’ in separate sections of the courtroom by security personnel
- [‘Facts Speak For Themselves’: Bill And Hillary Clinton Refuse To Testify In Epstein Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/facts-speak-for-themselves-bill-and-hillary-clinton-refuse-to-testify-in-epstein-probe/): The Clintons were summoned by the committee in August last year as part of a broader investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network.
- [PM Modi Meets French President's Adviser, Reaffirms Ties Ahead Of Macron's India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/pm-modi-meets-french-presidents-adviser-reaffirms-ties-ahead-of-macrons-india-visit/): PM Modi said the discussions were especially significant as both nations mark the India–France Year of Innovation.
- [Global Central Bank Chiefs, Wall Street CEOs Rally Behind Fed Chair Powell After Trump Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/global-central-bank-chiefs-wall-street-ceos-rally-behind-fed-chair-powell-after-trump-threat/): Global central bank leaders and Wall Street executives united in support of Jerome Powell after the Trump administration threatened him with indictment.
- [‘If We Have To Choose, Then It's Denmark’: Greenland Rejects Trump’s Takeover Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/if-we-have-to-choose-then-its-denmark-greenland-rejects-trumps-takeover-push/): Donald Trump has claimed Greenland is critical to US national security, alleging- without evidence- that Russian and Chinese vessels are increasingly active around the island.
- [Trump cancels US-Iran meetings, urges protesters to take over institutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-cancels-us-iran-meetings-urges-protesters-to-take-over-institutions/): Donald Trump declares ‘help is on the way’ for Iranian protesters, as calls for action against regime intensify.
- [Nigeria vs Morocco: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/nigeria-vs-morocco-afcon-semifinal-team-news-start-time-and-lineups/): Host nation Morocco chase their dream of winning AFCON on home soil against heavyweights Nigeria in Semifinal 2.
- [Syrian army declares military zones in rural Aleppo as SDF destroys bridges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/syrian-army-declares-military-zones-in-rural-aleppo-as-sdf-destroys-bridges/): The Syrian army has declared a rural area east of Aleppo a “closed military zone” amid fears of renewed clashes.
- ['Using Unrest As Pretext...': Russia Warns Trump On Iran, Calls Threats ‘Unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/using-unrest-as-pretext-russia-warns-trump-on-iran-calls-threats-unacceptable/): The Russian Foreign Ministry said any attempt to use unrest in Iran as a pretext for further military action would have grave consequences for regional and global security.
- [Indian Student Killed, Two Injured In Road Accident In Kazakhstan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/indian-student-killed-two-injured-in-road-accident-in-kazakhstan/): Mili Mohan, an Indian student at Semey Medical University, died in a road accident in Kazakhstan. Ashika Sheejamini Santhosh and Jaseena are injured but stable.
- [India, US Review Trade, Defence Ties In Jaishankar-Marco Rubio Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/india-us-review-trade-defence-ties-in-jaishankar-marco-rubio-call/): Jaishankar said that both sides agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areas.
- [US Labels Muslim Brotherhood In Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan As Terrorist Group Over Hamas Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-labels-muslim-brotherhood-in-egypt-lebanon-jordan-as-terrorist-group-over-hamas-support/): The move follows long-standing demands from several US allies in the Middle East and conservative groups in the United States.
- [Video: Greenland PM dodges question on Donald Trump rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/video-greenland-pm-dodges-question-on-donald-trump-rhetoric/): Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen dodged a reporter’s question about US President Donald Trump’s threats.
- [Somali minister explains why UAE ‘smuggling’ of fugitive was ‘last straw’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/somali-minister-explains-why-uae-smuggling-of-fugitive-was-last-straw/): Somali government minister Ali Omar says the UAE improperly used Somali airspace to smuggle a Yemeni separatist leader.
- [‘We choose Denmark’ over joining US, says Greenland PM Nielsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/we-choose-denmark-over-joining-us-says-greenland-pm-nielsen/): “If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark,” said Greenland’s PM.
- [Bangladesh Summons Myanmar Envoy After Stray Bullet From Across Border Injures Girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/bangladesh-summons-myanmar-envoy-after-stray-bullet-from-across-border-injures-girl/): Dhaka calls in Myanmar’s envoy after a stray bullet from fighting across the border critically injures a 12-year-old girl in Teknaf.
- [‘Help Is On Its Way’: Trump Calls Off Talks With Iran, Asks Protesters To 'Take Over Institutions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/help-is-on-its-way-trump-calls-off-talks-with-iran-asks-protesters-to-take-over-institutions/): In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue protesting and to document abuses by authorities.
- [Mother Forced To Sit On Plane Floor With Infant On Sold-Out Flight, Sparks Online Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/mother-forced-to-sit-on-plane-floor-with-infant-on-sold-out-flight-sparks-online-debate/): Mely Skoglund went viral after sharing a photo of herself sitting on a Delta Airlines plane floor during a sold-out international flight with her infant.
- [Why Iran is not repeating 1979](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/why-iran-is-not-repeating-1979/): The nature of power in Tehran today is very different from what it was in the 1970s.
- [US labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/us-labels-muslim-brotherhood-in-egypt-lebanon-jordan-as-terrorists/): Top US diplomat Marco Rubio says Washington will ‘use all available tools’ to counter Muslim Brotherhood branches.
- [Trump announces new 25% tariff: How will it impact Iran’s trading partners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trump-announces-new-25-tariff-how-will-it-impact-irans-trading-partners/): US president threatens a 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran as he piles pressure on Tehran.
- [‘Last straw’: Somalia cuts UAE ties after Yemen separatist’s illegal entry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/last-straw-somalia-cuts-uae-ties-after-yemen-separatists-illegal-entry/): Somalia cuts UAE ties after Aidarous al-Zubaidi’s illegal entry through Somaliland, exposing federal divisions.
- [Tiny, Rare Meteor Crosses Norway's Sky During Northern Lights | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/tiny-rare-meteor-crosses-norways-sky-during-northern-lights-watch/): A faint meteor streaked across the sky during a red aurora borealis over Malangen, Norway, captured in a 25-second video, creating a rare and striking moment.
- [Judge Shot By Ex-Husband In Istanbul Courthouse, Day-Release Prisoner Stops Further Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/judge-shot-by-ex-husband-in-istanbul-courthouse-day-release-prisoner-stops-further-firing/): Judge Asli Kahraman was seriously injured when her ex-husband, Muhammet Cagatay Kilicaslan, fired at her, hitting her in the groin.
- [Top 10 Best Cities To Live In 2026: Any Indian City On The List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/top-10-best-cities-to-live-in-2026-any-indian-city-on-the-list/): While European cities largely dominate the top 10 rankings, two Asian cities make a notable mark in the list.
- ['She Trapped Us': Russian Woman Recruits Foreigners For Ukraine War Using Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/she-trapped-us-russian-woman-recruits-foreigners-for-ukraine-war-using-social-media/): Polina Alexandrovna Azarnykh’s Telegram channel instructs prospective recruits to send scans of their passports, as per the report.
- [Planning To Study In Australia? New Visa Rules Bring More Scrutiny For Indian Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/planning-to-study-in-australia-new-visa-rules-bring-more-scrutiny-for-indian-students/): Higher scrutiny, more paperwork and longer processing times as India moves to a higher visa risk category.
- [Only One Payload Survived ISRO’s PSLV Failure: A Spanish Satellite That Just Sent Signals Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/only-one-payload-survived-isros-pslv-failure-a-spanish-satellite-that-just-sent-signals-back/): The data captured during the unexpected re-entry could prove especially valuable because it reflects “off-nominal” conditions rarely available to engineers.
- [Lucknow Woman Found Dead In Saudi Arabia; Family Accuses Husband Of Dowry Harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/lucknow-woman-found-dead-in-saudi-arabia-family-accuses-husband-of-dowry-harassment/): Victim’s father has filed a complaint at Chinhat police station in Lucknow, accusing her husband and his family members of demanding dowry and being responsible for her death.
- [AFCON Senegal, Ivory Coast fans react to Trump’s World Cup 2026 travel bans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/afcon-senegal-ivory-coast-fans-react-to-trumps-world-cup-2026-travel-bans/): Football fans at AFCON are dismayed with US president’s travel ban on select African nations before World Cup in June.
- [Can we cheat death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/can-we-cheat-death/): Is ageing a natural stage of life to be honoured or a biological flaw that humanity should overcome?
- [Inuit fisherman fears US takeover of Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/inuit-fisherman-fears-us-takeover-of-greenland/): Inuit Greenlander Joel Hansen has many reasons to oppose a US takeover of his home.
- [Bangladesh won’t play T20 World Cup matches in India, BCB reaffirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/bangladesh-wont-play-t20-world-cup-matches-in-india-bcb-reaffirms/): Bangladesh reiterates its request to the ICC to relocate its fixtures, citing player safety and security concerns.
- [Michael Carrick signs deal with Man United to be interim head coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/michael-carrick-signs-deal-with-man-united-to-be-interim-head-coach/): Former United player Michael Carrick will take charge of the famous English football club after agreeing to terms.
- [Why was Alonso sacked by Real Madrid, and who’s their new manager Arbeloa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/why-was-alonso-sacked-by-real-madrid-and-whos-their-new-manager-arbeloa/): A Supercopa final loss to Barcelona proves final nail in the coffin and ends the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid.
- [Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/video-hundreds-of-thousands-in-northern-kenya-face-catastrophic-drought/): Three consecutive seasons of drought have left people in Northern Kenya facing an emergency.
- [Jamaat-E-Islami Courts Army Veterans, China As Bangladesh Elections Near | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/jamaat-e-islami-courts-army-veterans-china-as-bangladesh-elections-near-exclusive-details/): Indian intelligence sources argue that Jamaat’s current charm offensive is a tactical ‘Trojan Horse’
- [25% Trump Tariffs On Iran's Trade Partners Likely To Have Minimal Impact On India: Govt Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/25-trump-tariffs-on-irans-trade-partners-likely-to-have-minimal-impact-on-india-govt-sources/): India’s total trade with Iran stood at about $1.6 billion last year- roughly 0.15 per cent of India’s overall trade volume.
- [How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/how-us-sanctions-crippled-lives-of-iranians-trump-says-he-wants-to-help/): US sanctions have damaged Iran’s economy, which was the reason the protests broke out in the first place.
- [The Gaza graffiti artist using shattered buildings as a canvas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/the-gaza-graffiti-artist-using-shattered-buildings-as-a-canvas/): A Palestinian graffiti artist in Gaza is turning destroyed buildings and collapsed walls into canvases.
- [Iran-US diplomacy won’t succeed if “focus on nuclear issue”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/iran-us-diplomacy-wont-succeed-if-focus-on-nuclear-issue/): “I don’t think the prospects look particularly good for diplomacy to succeed.”
- [How A Palak Paneer Lunch Dispute Ended In Rs 1.65-Crore Settlement For Two Indian Students In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/how-a-palak-paneer-lunch-dispute-ended-in-rs-1-65-crore-settlement-for-two-indian-students-in-us/): Aditya Prakash said matters worsened, with repeated summons to meetings with senior faculty, allegations that he had made staff “feel unsafe” and complaints against him.
- [Son Of Awami League's Hindu Leader Alleges Torture, Medical Negligence In Custodial Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/son-of-awami-leagues-hindu-leader-alleges-torture-medical-negligence-in-custodial-death/): Proloy Chakki died while in custody at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in northern Bangladesh on Saturday.
- [Trump's Arctic Ambition: US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Annex Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/trumps-arctic-ambition-us-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-annex-greenland/): The legislation envisions a path beyond mere territorial status, aiming to eventually admit Greenland into the Union as the 51st American state
- [News18 Evening Digest: Blinkit Drops 10-Minute Delivery Service After Centre's Intervention & Other Top News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/news18-evening-digest-blinkit-drops-10-minute-delivery-service-after-centres-intervention-other-top-news/): We are also covering: Rahul Gandhi Says Centre Blocking Vijay’s Jana Nayagan; Son Of Awami League’s Hindu Leader Alleges Torture, Medical Negligence In Custodial Death and more
- [Can Trump Forcefully Take Over Greenland? Denmark Heads To White House For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/can-trump-forcefully-take-over-greenland-denmark-heads-to-white-house-for-talks/): Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he and Greenland’s foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt had sought the meeting at the White House.
- [Video: Somalia cuts ties with UAE over sovereignty violation claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/video-somalia-cuts-ties-with-uae-over-sovereignty-violation-claims/): Somalia has cut all ties with the United Arab Emirates, due to what Somalia calls “harmful actions”.
- [ICE agents make more arrests as Minnesota sues Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/ice-agents-make-more-arrests-as-minnesota-sues-trump/): US immigration agents have clashed with protesters in Minneapolis days after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
- [UK hunger striker Heba Muraisi: ‘I think about how or when I could die’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/uk-hunger-striker-heba-muraisi-i-think-about-how-or-when-i-could-die/): Palestine Action-linked prisoner, 31, says she is suffering with pain as her protest reaches a critical stage.
- ['Ayatollahs’ Regime Living Out Its Final Days’: German Chancellor Urges Iran To End Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/ayatollahs-regime-living-out-its-final-days-german-chancellor-urges-iran-to-end-violence/): Friedrich Merz says Iran’s Ayatollahs’ regime is nearing collapse as public resistance grows, urging peaceful change and warning of more EU sanctions amid ongoing protests.
- [Zohran Mamdani Has A New Address: Gracie Mansion, Built In 1799 And 'Haunted'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/13/zohran-mamdani-has-a-new-address-gracie-mansion-built-in-1799-and-haunted/): Over the decades, Gracie Mansion has undergone multiple restorations to preserve its historic character while adapting it for public use.
- [Three Palestine Action activists end UK hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/three-palestine-action-activists-end-uk-hunger-strike/): This is a breaking news story.
- [‘Trump Wishes To Conquer Greenland’: Denmark Says Talks Failed To Shift US Position](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-wishes-to-conquer-greenland-denmark-says-talks-failed-to-shift-us-position/): Denmark said White House talks failed to shift the US position on Greenland, citing a “fundamental disagreement”.
- [‘It’s Stopped’: Trump Says Iran Is Halting Killings Even As Tehran Vows Public Trials For Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/its-stopped-trump-says-iran-is-halting-killings-even-as-tehran-vows-public-trials-for-protesters/): Trump claimed Iran has halted killings and does not plan executions, citing information he said came from “good authority”.
- [Kneecap’s pro-Palestine supporters protest court appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/kneecaps-pro-palestine-supporters-protest-court-appeal/): Supporters of Irish-language punk-rap group Kneecap rallied outside London’s Royal Court of Justice.
- [Young Ugandans hope for stability, opportunities on eve of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/young-ugandans-hope-for-stability-opportunities-on-eve-of-election/): Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35.
- [‘This Time It Won’t Miss’: Iranian State TV Airs Banner Featuring Image From Trump Assassination Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/this-time-it-wont-miss-iranian-state-tv-airs-banner-featuring-image-from-trump-assassination-bid/): The broadcast comes amid sharply rising tensions between Iran, the US and Israel, with Washington warning of possible military action and Tehran signalling battle readiness.
- [Verizon Down: Users Across US Report Phones Stuck in SOS Mode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/verizon-down-users-across-us-report-phones-stuck-in-sos-mode/): Verizon users across the country reported widespread service disruptions and SOS alerts on their phones as the carrier acknowledged an ongoing outage.
- [Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON semifinal as Sadio Mane scores late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/senegal-beat-egypt-1-0-in-afcon-semifinal-as-sadio-mane-scores-late/): Mane scores 78th-minute winner to send Senegal through to play either Morocco or Nigeria in Sunday’s final.
- [Is Starlink helping Iranians break internet blackout, and how does it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/is-starlink-helping-iranians-break-internet-blackout-and-how-does-it-work/): Experts say Starlink is helping Iranians get information out about the protests. But Iran is also trying to jam signals.
- [Palestinians in Gaza rebuild houses with mud and rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/palestinians-in-gaza-rebuild-houses-with-mud-and-rubble/): Palestinians in Gaza are using mud and stones from destroyed homes to rebuild homes after two years of war.
- [Danish FM says US ‘conquer’ of Greenland not acceptable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/danish-fm-says-us-conquer-of-greenland-not-acceptable/): Denmark’s foreign minister said his government opposes Donald Trump’s clear desire to “conquer” Greenland.
- [Timeline of how Iran’s deadly protests unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/timeline-of-how-irans-deadly-protests-unfolded/): In 17 days, protests in Iran which began over the economy have snowballed into its worst unrest in years. Here’s how.
- [Iran Unrest: Tehran Warns US Against Military Action Over Protest Crackdown | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-unrest-tehran-warns-us-against-military-action-over-protest-crackdown-top-updates/): The IRGC issued a warning, saying they are prepared to respond decisively to any perceived attacks by the US or Israel.
- [Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/greenlanders-worry-over-trumps-threats-as-they-welcome-back-the-sun/): Many in Greenland say they’re unsure what this new year will bring as US President Donald Trump threatens to take over.
- [Video shows moment anti-ICE protester is shot in face with projectile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/video-shows-moment-anti-ice-protester-is-shot-in-face-with-projectile/): A protester who was shot in the face with a non-lethal round has been blinded in one eye and suffered skull fractures.
- [Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/mapping-who-controls-what-in-yemen-in-2026/): Al Jazeera examines the groups fighting for control in Yemen and the resulting humanitarian situation on the ground.
- [Pakistan Signs Deal With Trump Family's Crypto Firm For Cross-Border Digital Payments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/pakistan-signs-deal-with-trump-familys-crypto-firm-for-cross-border-digital-payments/): Under the agreement, SC Financial Technologies will work with Pakistan’s central bank to integrate the $1 stablecoin into a regulated digital payments system.
- [Pakistan & Bangladesh In New US Visa Freeze List; India Stands Apart | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/pakistan-bangladesh-in-new-us-visa-freeze-list-india-stands-apart-exclusive-details/): The freeze targets countries deemed high-risk for fraud or whose applicants are considered likely to become a financial burden on the US government
- [Ukraine's Rare Admission: 200,000 Soldiers Gone AWOL, 2 Million Dodging Draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/ukraines-rare-admission-200000-soldiers-gone-awol-2-million-dodging-draft/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country needed “broader changes” to its mobilisation process, signalling potential reforms.
- [US Military Action Against Iran Could Come Within ‘Next 24 Hours’, European Officials Say: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-military-action-against-iran-could-come-within-next-24-hours-european-officials-say-report/): The warnings have intensified following reports that 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, detained last week, was due to be executed.
- [James Webb Telescope Solves Mystery Of Pablo’s Galaxy’s Demise: Was It ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/james-webb-telescope-solves-mystery-of-pablos-galaxys-demise-was-it-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/): Officially known as GS-10578, Pablo’s Galaxy existed about three billion years after the Big Bang and lies roughly 11 billion light-years from Earth.
- [Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-envoy-announces-launch-of-phase-two-of-plan-to-end-gaza-war/): Steve Witkoff says Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is “moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance.”
- [What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/what-happened-in-the-deadly-thailand-rail-accident/): A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people.
- [Musk denies knowledge of Grok producing sexualised images of minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/musk-denies-knowledge-of-grok-producing-sexualised-images-of-minors/): In the US, Democratic lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to remove X from their respective app stores.
- [Elon Musk Denies Grok Generates Explicit Images Of Minors: 'Not Aware Of Any... Literally Zero'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/elon-musk-denies-grok-generates-explicit-images-of-minors-not-aware-of-any-literally-zero/): Elon Musk acknowledged that some users may attempt to exploit the system through so-called adversarial prompts.
- [Ford Suspends Worker For Heckling Trump During Michigan Factory Visit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/ford-suspends-worker-for-heckling-trump-during-michigan-factory-visit-report/): The incident occurred during Trump’s visit to a Ford plant, where video showed him responding to heckling with a gesture, after which the company suspended the worker.
- [US Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries Including Russia And Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-pauses-immigrant-visa-processing-for-75-countries-including-russia-and-iran/): According to a US State Department memo circulated to consular posts, officers have been directed to refuse visas under existing immigration law.
- [Venezuela Frees Journalist Roland Carreno Arrested In 2024 Maduro Re-Election Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/venezuela-frees-journalist-roland-carreno-arrested-in-2024-maduro-re-election-protests/): Carreno, a well‑known journalist and political activist, was detained on 2 August 2024 amid nationwide demonstrations following the presidential election.
- [Is the Yemeni government getting ready to attack the Houthis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/is-the-yemeni-government-getting-ready-to-attack-the-houthis/): Houthis weigh risks as Saudi-backed campaign to unite forces could challenge their decade-long hold on northwest Yemen.
- [Are western leaders guilty of hypocrisy over calls for free speech in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/are-western-leaders-guilty-of-hypocrisy-over-calls-for-free-speech-in-iran/): Western leaders condemn Iran’s protest crackdown, but many face accusations of suppressing protest rights at home.
- [LIVE: Nigeria vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/live-nigeria-vs-morocco-afcon-2025-semifinal/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the second semifinal.
- [Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/uganda-faces-mounting-calls-to-end-internet-blackout-before-elections/): Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’.
- [S Jaishankar Gets Call From Iran Minister, Discusses 'Evolving Situation' Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/s-jaishankar-gets-call-from-iran-minister-discusses-evolving-situation-amid-west-asia-tensions/): The call, initiated by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focused on the evolving situation in and around Iran, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.
- [US Supreme Court Delays Ruling On President Donald Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-supreme-court-delays-ruling-on-president-donald-trumps-tariffs/): While the top court issued three decisions, it did not rule on the dispute challenging the legality of the global tariffs imposed by the US President.
- [Why NASA Is Suddenly Bringing Four Astronauts Home Early From ISS, Leaving Just 3 On Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/why-nasa-is-suddenly-bringing-four-astronauts-home-early-from-iss-leaving-just-3-on-board/): The departing crew- part of the Crew-11 mission- will return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
- [France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/france-bans-10-far-right-uk-activists-for-targeting-migrant-boats/): Minister says ‘violent or hate-inciting actions have no place’ in France as ‘Raise the Colours’ activists banned.
- [Somali minister blames UAE support for ‘fragmentation’ of Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/somali-minister-blames-uae-support-for-fragmentation-of-somalia/): Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says “external elements” are responsible for separatist divisions.
- [Top US Firms Hiring Indian Workers Face Backlash Amid Trump's Visa Clampdown: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/top-us-firms-hiring-indian-workers-face-backlash-amid-trumps-visa-clampdown-report/): The backlash has intensified following changes to the H-1B visa programme, which affects mostly Indian nationals.
- [14 Crew Members, Including Indians, Rescued After Iranian Cargo Ship Mishap In Caspian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/14-crew-members-including-indians-rescued-after-iranian-cargo-ship-mishap-in-caspian-sea/): An Iranian dry cargo ship, named the Rona, was involved in an accident on Wednesday in the Caspian Sea.
- [Fresh Buzz As Netanyahu’s Plane Lands In Greece. Last Time It Happened, US And Israel Struck Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/fresh-buzz-as-netanyahus-plane-lands-in-greece-last-time-it-happened-us-and-israel-struck-iran/): The “Wing of Zion” serves as the primary government aircraft for Israel’s PM and president and is designed to function as a secure command and comms platform during major crises.
- ['Our American Colleagues Look Unreliable': Russia Reaffirms Iran Ties Despite US Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/our-american-colleagues-look-unreliable-russia-reaffirms-iran-ties-despite-us-threats/): Lavrov said Russia would carry on implementing bilateral agreements with Tehran and that no external power could alter the nature of the relationship between the two countries.
- [US Pulls Some Personnel From West Asia Bases; Qatar Confirms Precautionary Moves At Al Udeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-pulls-some-personnel-from-west-asia-bases-qatar-confirms-precautionary-moves-at-al-udeid/): Qatar said the personnel movement at Al Udeid reflects precautionary steps amid regional tensions, as the US confirmed limited withdrawals from key bases.
- [FBI Searches Home Of US Journalist Who Reported On Trump’s Government Shake-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/fbi-searches-home-of-us-journalist-who-reported-on-trumps-government-shake-up/): The development comes a month after Hannah Natanson published a first-person account describing her year as what she called a “federal government whisperer.”
- [LIVE: Senegal vs Egypt – AFCON 2025 semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/live-senegal-vs-egypt-afcon-2025-semifinal/): Follow the build up, analysis and live text commentary of the game for the first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal.
- [LIVE: Trump says control of Greenland ‘vital’ amid White House talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/live-trump-says-control-of-greenland-vital-amid-white-house-talks/): Trump’s comments come as Danish, Greenland diplomats meet with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco.
- [Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-gaza-and-the-politics-of-counting-the-dead/): As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned.
- [Why Somalia drew a line with the UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/why-somalia-drew-a-line-with-the-uae/): Annulment of UAE agreements marks a firm stand on sovereignty and national unity.
- [To Bomb Or Not To Bomb: Why US May Hold Back From Striking Iran Despite Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/to-bomb-or-not-to-bomb-why-us-may-hold-back-from-striking-iran-despite-trumps-threats/): Despite repeated warnings from the White House, there has been no visible military build-up that would typically precede a US strike.
- [Mind-Boggling Find: Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Reshaped By Space, Study Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/mind-boggling-find-astronauts-brains-are-being-reshaped-by-space-study-says/): According to the report, prolonged exposure to microgravity causes the brain to shift upwards and backwards within the skull
- [Surrounded By Millions, Yet Alone: These Are The World’s Loneliest Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/surrounded-by-millions-yet-alone-these-are-the-worlds-loneliest-cities/): The World’s Loneliest Cities Index is compiled by evaluating multiple factors like access to communal spaces, healthcare, and reported isolation among residents of major cities.
- [Trump Says US Control Of Greenland Is ‘Vital’ For Golden Dome Missile Defence Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-says-us-control-of-greenland-is-vital-for-golden-dome-missile-defence-plan/): Donald Trump’s comments came as senior Danish and Greenlandic diplomats were scheduled to visit the White House for talks on Greenland.
- [Tehran Accuses Trump Of Inciting Protesters As US-Iran Diplomatic Ties Snap Amid Fears Of Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/tehran-accuses-trump-of-inciting-protesters-as-us-iran-diplomatic-ties-snap-amid-fears-of-attack/): The Iranian leadership has issued a stern warning that US military bases in neighbouring countries will be targeted if any American attack takes place on their soil
- [10 Affordable International Getaways For Indians Under Rs 50,000 In 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/10-affordable-international-getaways-for-indians-under-rs-50000-in-2026/): Here are 10 international getaways you can realistically plan from India in 2026 under ₹50,000 per person (usually for 5–7 days including flights, budget stays, transport).
- [JD Vance’s Secret Service Agent Shares Sensitive Info With 'Romantic Interest'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/jd-vances-secret-service-agent-shares-sensitive-info-with-romantic-interest/): The US Secret Service agent Tomas Escotto was secretly recorded discussing internal security procedures while expressing dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump
- [Russia turning occupied Donbas into ‘huge military base to frighten Europe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/russia-turning-occupied-donbas-into-huge-military-base-to-frighten-europe/): As the Ukraine war drags, Moscow is transforming the economy of the occupied Donbas region, residents and analysts say.
- [Iran May Hit US Bases If Washington Strikes: Where Are America’s Military Forces In Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-may-hit-us-bases-if-washington-strikes-where-are-americas-military-forces-in-middle-east/): Al Udeid, located in Qatar, is the forward headquarters of US Central Command, which oversees US military operations across the Middle East.
- [Some personnel ‘advised to leave’ US military base in Qatar: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/some-personnel-advised-to-leave-us-military-base-in-qatar-report/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Who are the exiled Iranian groups backing US intervention?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/who-are-the-exiled-iranian-groups-backing-us-intervention/): Exiled Iranian opposition groups are encouraging demonstrators to take over state institutions amid protests in Iran.
- [Uganda, Elections & the Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/uganda-elections-the-internet/): Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.
- [Palestinian students strike as Israel bans access to West Bank teachers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/palestinian-students-strike-as-israel-bans-access-to-west-bank-teachers/): Israel limits the ability of teachers from the West Bank to travel to occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Iran reportedly breaks diplomatic contact with US as tension grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-reportedly-breaks-diplomatic-contact-with-us-as-tension-grows/): This is a breaking news story.
- [What are Trump’s military options for an attack on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/what-are-trumps-military-options-for-an-attack-on-iran/): Trump told Iranian protesters that ‘help is on its way’ in a Truth Social post.
- [Funerals in Iran for civilians and security forces killed during protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/funerals-in-iran-for-civilians-and-security-forces-killed-during-protests/): Iran has been holding funerals for security force members killed during protests and for civilians killed by ‘rioters’.
- [Geoeconomic confrontation world’s top threat, global leaders say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/geoeconomic-confrontation-worlds-top-threat-global-leaders-say/): World Economic Forum survey says economic tools used as geopolitical weapons the most pressing risk to global stability.
- [Amateur Smith upsets Sinner to win ‘One Point Slam’ before Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/amateur-smith-upsets-sinner-to-win-one-point-slam-before-australian-open/): Unknown Jordan Smith upstages a star-studded tennis field including No 1 Jannik Sinner to win a 1-million prize purse.
- [Trump’s neo-con turn on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trumps-neo-con-turn-on-iran/): As talk of nuclear threats gives way to promises of ‘help’, the Bush-era logic of regime change re-emerges.
- [Pakistan's Response To Ajit Doval's Speech Shows 'Strategic Anxiety': Top Govt Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/pakistans-response-to-ajit-dovals-speech-shows-strategic-anxiety-top-govt-sources-exclusive/): A state where groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba are mainstreamed into the electoral process has no standing to question India’s security discourse, the sources said
- [TTP Blows Up Strategic Shewa Bridge In Waziristan, Disrupts Pakistan's Military Supply Lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/ttp-blows-up-strategic-shewa-bridge-in-waziristan-disrupts-pakistans-military-supply-lines/): Security officials said the blast has isolated several forward military posts, forcing troops to rely on longer and more vulnerable alternative routes.
- [Iran Threatens To Target US Bases In Neighbouring Countries If Washington Intervenes In Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-threatens-to-target-us-bases-in-neighbouring-countries-if-washington-intervenes-in-protests/): The warning comes as US President Donald Trump has openly threatened to support protesters in Iran.
- [Is Trump’s Immigration Plan Working? More People Are Leaving US Than Coming In, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/is-trumps-immigration-plan-working-more-people-are-leaving-us-than-coming-in-says-report/): A sustained net migration loss could lead to “unexpectedly weak economic activity” in sectors that depend heavily on immigrant communities, the report warned.
- [2025 Cooler Than 2024 But Still Among The Hottest Years Ever Globally: What 2026 Forecast Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/2025-cooler-than-2024-but-still-among-the-hottest-years-ever-globally-what-2026-forecast-shows/): Scientists stressed that while more records are likely in the coming years, the outcome is not predetermined.
- [Adelaide Festival removing Palestinian author is an “act of censorship”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/adelaide-festival-removing-palestinian-author-is-an-act-of-censorship/): “Major institutions in Australia are facing significant pressure to silence Palestinian voices.”
- [India Asks Its Citizens To Leave Iran, Avoid Travel To Tehran Amid Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/india-asks-its-citizens-to-leave-iran-avoid-travel-to-tehran-amid-violent-protests/): India advises citizens to avoid travel to Tehran amid violent protests in Iran.
- [‘The Smell Was Pungent’: How Heating A Meal Won Two Indian Students Rs 1.8 Crore In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/the-smell-was-pungent-how-heating-a-meal-won-two-indian-students-rs-1-8-crore-in-us/): According to Aditya Prakash, a female staff member approached him and objected to the odour.
- [UN’s Albanese: Israel treats storm-hit Palestinians of Gaza as ‘expendable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/uns-albanese-israel-treats-storm-hit-palestinians-of-gaza-as-expendable/): Special rapporteur says Israel’s nonresponse to the growing crisis reflects its attitude towards Palestinians.
- [Reporter goes inside Aleppo tunnels dug by SDF fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/reporter-goes-inside-aleppo-tunnels-dug-by-sdf-fighters/): Al Jazeera gained access to an extensive network of tunnels in the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo.
- [Iran’s judiciary to speed up trials of accused in protests crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/irans-judiciary-to-speed-up-trials-of-accused-in-protests-crackdown/): Prosecutors say they are bringing capital charges of ‘waging war against God’ against ‘rioters and saboteurs’.
- [France to launch Greenland consulate in ‘political signal’ to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/france-to-launch-greenland-consulate-in-political-signal-to-us/): Washington’s threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states.
- ['Failed For 40 Years': Indian Envoy Slams Canada Over Terrorism Inaction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/failed-for-40-years-indian-envoy-slams-canada-over-terrorism-inaction/): Dinesh Patnaik said Canada’s prolonged inaction had created a permissive environment for extremism and violence directed against India.
- [Thailand Rail Tragedy: Inside Story Of How A Crane Collapse Derailed A Train, Leaving 22 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/thailand-rail-tragedy-inside-story-of-how-a-crane-collapse-derailed-a-train-leaving-22-dead/): Crane falls on a moving train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima, causing derailment and fire. At least 22 killed on the Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani route
- [UK actor Juliet Stevenson campaigns for mothers in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/uk-actor-juliet-stevenson-campaigns-for-mothers-in-gaza/): UK actor Juliet Stevenson is one of many renowned female artists who are pleading for more help for mothers in Gaza.
- [Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is ‘flawed, unfounded’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/myanmar-says-rohingya-genocide-case-at-the-hague-is-flawed-unfounded/): International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
- [Crane collapse causes deadly train crash in Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/crane-collapse-causes-deadly-train-crash-in-thailand/): At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.
- [India Ranks 80th In Henley Passport Index 2026, Singapore Maintains Top Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/india-ranks-80th-in-henley-passport-index-2026-singapore-maintains-top-spot/): India climbs to 80th on the Henley Passport Index 2026, offering visa-free access to 55 destinations. Singapore tops the chart, while Afghanistan ranks lowest.
- [Henley Passport Index 2026: India Climbs 5 Spots, See The Top 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/henley-passport-index-2026-india-climbs-5-spots-see-the-top-10/): Singapore remains the strongest passport of 2026, with access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea.
- [Far-right pro-Israel group Betar US to end activity in New York: NY AG says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/far-right-pro-israel-group-betar-us-to-end-activity-in-new-york-ny-ag-says/): Attorney General says Betar US engaged in ‘widespread persecution’ of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish New Yorkers.
- [Scientists confirm 2025 as third-warmest year ever recorded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/scientists-confirm-2025-as-third-warmest-year-ever-recorded/): Average temperatures during 2023-2025 exceeded the 1.5C limit set out in the Paris Agreement, data shows.
- [Iran accuses foreign intelligence behind protest movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/iran-accuses-foreign-intelligence-behind-protest-movement/): Israel’s covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.
- [‘McDonald’s, Candy, Diet Coke’: US Health Secy Says Trump Is ‘Pumping Himself Poison All Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/mcdonalds-candy-diet-coke-us-health-secy-says-trump-is-pumping-himself-poison-all-day/): US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said Trump has the “constitution of a deity” and added that he does not understand how the president remains alive and energetic.
- [Bangladesh To Hold Elections On Feb 12; Yunus Says It Will Be In ‘Peaceful, Festive’ Atmosphere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/bangladesh-to-hold-elections-on-feb-12-yunus-says-it-will-be-in-peaceful-festive-atmosphere/): Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to hold the general elections as scheduled on February 12.
- [Chinese App 'Are You Dead?' Goes Viral, To Change Its Name For Global Audience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/chinese-app-are-you-dead-goes-viral-to-change-its-name-for-global-audience/): Chinese app Sileme, meaning “Are you dead”, gains global popularity for solo dwellers. The company will rebrand as Demumu, sparking debate over the name change.
- [Saudi Arabia’s Longest Living Man, Who Married At 110, Dies At 142](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/saudi-arabias-longest-living-man-who-married-at-110-dies-at-142/): Patriarch to 134 family members, Sheikh Nasser stood as a bridge between generations in Saudi society. A guide to both elders and youth, his life reads like living history
- [Pakistan Scrambles For Options As America-Iran Crisis Puts It In A Tight Geopolitical Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/pakistan-scrambles-for-options-as-america-iran-crisis-puts-it-in-a-tight-geopolitical-spot/): Amid fears of a wider fallout from the US-Iran crisis, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir held an emergency meeting with the country’s top security leadership.
- [US Supreme Court To Rule On Trump Tariffs Today: Who Are The Judges On The Bench?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/us-supreme-court-to-rule-on-trump-tariffs-today-who-are-the-judges-on-the-bench/): The ruling could have far-reaching consequences for presidential authority over trade policy, executive use of national emergency laws, and Congress’s role in regulating tariffs.
- ['Indian Students In Iran Are Safe': Medical Bodies Closely Watching Situation, Say 'In Touch With Govt'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/indian-students-in-iran-are-safe-medical-bodies-closely-watching-situation-say-in-touch-with-govt/): Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of AIMSA and FAIMA Doctors Association, stated that the students in Iran are safe and are indoors. 
- [Will US Strike Iran? How Will Khamenei Retaliate? Will Pahlavi Be Back? Key Questions Answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/will-us-strike-iran-how-will-khamenei-retaliate-will-pahlavi-be-back-key-questions-answered/): US President Donald Trump urged Iran’s demonstrators to continue their movement and “take over the institutions”, promising “help is on its way”
- [Aubameyang returns as Gabon lifts team’s suspension after AFCON exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/aubameyang-returns-as-gabon-lifts-teams-suspension-after-afcon-exit/): Star players Aubameyang and Manga are back but the football association will continue its search for a new head coach.
- [Trump says ‘help is on the way’ for Iran protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-says-help-is-on-the-way-for-iran-protesters/): US President Donald Trump has said “help is on the way” for anti-government protesters in Iran.
- [North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-says-no-chance-of-improved-ties-with-the-south/): Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more “communication”.
- [China’s trade surplus hits new heights in 2025 despite US tariff war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/chinas-trade-surplus-hits-new-heights-in-2025-despite-us-tariff-war/): Trade gap rises to nearly $1.2 trillion as tariffs see exporters pivot to new markets.
- [Trump Administration Targets Iran Security Tsar Larijani, IRGC Officials In New Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-administration-targets-iran-security-tsar-larijani-irgc-officials-in-new-sanctions/): The United States on Thursday announced fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting more than a dozen individuals and entities.
- [Russia, China Unlikely To Back Iran Against US Military Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/russia-china-unlikely-to-back-iran-against-us-military-threats/): The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting over a dozen individuals and entities, as announced by the US Department of the Treasury.
- [‘Give Iran A Chance’: Gulf Trio Stepped In To Stop Trump Strike, Saudi Official Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/give-iran-a-chance-gulf-trio-stepped-in-to-stop-trump-strike-saudi-official-claims/): Gulf officials said the effort was intended to prevent a rapid slide toward military confrontation.
- ['Beyond Inaccurate': US Senator Rejects Claims Of Trump Ruling Out Iran Military Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/beyond-inaccurate-us-senator-rejects-claims-of-trump-ruling-out-iran-military-action/): Graham’s comments came after reports said Trump had informed Iran that he did not intend to attack and had asked Tehran to show restraint.
- [Trump’s bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trumps-bluffs-why-us-strike-on-iran-remains-real-threat/): From Venezuela and Iran, Trump has attacked countries in the past when diplomacy appeared to be working.
- [Reza Pahlavi vows to recognise Israel, end nuclear programme if he led Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/reza-pahlavi-vows-to-recognise-israel-end-nuclear-programme-if-he-led-iran/): Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, set out key policies he would put in place if he ever returned to rule.
- [Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to end Minneapolis protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-threatens-to-use-insurrection-act-to-end-minneapolis-protests/): President considers using federal law to deploy military as protests are ongoing after two shootings by federal agents.
- [US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-court-hands-trump-victory-against-pro-palestine-activist-mahmoud-khalil/): Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.
- [LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/live-us-seizes-oil-tanker-in-caribbean-sea-ahead-of-trump-machado-meeting/): US President Donald Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader at the White House, their first in-person meeting.
- [After Trump's Warning, Iran Says Protester Erfan Soltani Won't Be Executed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/after-trumps-warning-iran-says-protester-erfan-soltani-wont-be-executed/): Trump cited Fox News to say an unnamed Iranian protester would not be executed, hours after Iran’s judiciary said no death sentence had been issued for Erfan Soltani.
- [Trump Warns Of Using Insurrection Act To End Minneapolis Protests. What The 1807 Law Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-warns-of-using-insurrection-act-to-end-minneapolis-protests-what-the-1807-law-means/): The law, which dates back to the early 19th century, gives the president authority to deploy military forces domestically to restore order.
- [What is HRANA, the US-based group behind Iran’s death toll figures?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/what-is-hrana-the-us-based-group-behind-irans-death-toll-figures/): Amid recent mass protests and an internet blackout, there have been conflicting death toll reports from Iran.
- [Israeli military attacks village in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/israeli-military-attacks-village-in-lebanons-bekaa-valley/): Tensions are rising as Israel’s army carries out near-daily attacks on Lebanon in violation of 2024 Hezbollah ceasefire.
- [French double Olympic champion Agnel faces rape trial after appeal rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/french-double-olympic-champion-agnel-faces-rape-trial-after-appeal-rejected/): Yannick Agnel won two Olympic golds in swimming for France at the 2012 Summer Games in London.
- [Why are Bangladesh’s cricketers boycotting games before the T20 World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/why-are-bangladeshs-cricketers-boycotting-games-before-the-t20-world-cup/): Top Bangladesh cricket official is sacked after players refused to turn up for a T20 league game amid a row with India.
- [Network linked to Israel pushes to shape external Iran protest narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/network-linked-to-israel-pushes-to-shape-external-iran-protest-narrative/): Al Jazeera data analysis shows Israel-linked bots and officials try to hijack how Iran protest is viewed globally.
- [US Repositions Carrier Strike Group To West Asia As Unrest Grips Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-repositions-carrier-strike-group-to-west-asia-as-unrest-grips-iran/): The USS Abraham Lincoln-led carrier strike group is being moved to the U.S. Central Command area as Washington weighs its response to protests and rising tensions with Iran.
- [Donald Trump Informed Tehran He Does Not Want To Attack, Says Iranian Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/donald-trump-informed-tehran-he-does-not-want-to-attack-says-iranian-envoy/): The Iranian envoy said Trump asked Iran to exercise restraint, citing a message he received early Wednesday.
- [US Seizes 6th Venezuela‑Linked Tanker Ahead Of Trump's Meeting With Maria Corina Machado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-seizes-6th-venezuela-linked-tanker-ahead-of-trumps-meeting-with-maria-corina-machado/): Two US officials told Reuters that the vessel was seized in the Caribbean, though they did not reveal the name of the tanker.
- [Video: AI toys in spotlight amid concerns over child safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/video-ai-toys-in-spotlight-amid-concerns-over-child-safety/): AI-powered toys that can talk back to you are on display at Asia’s biggest toy show.
- [Banana republics are making a comeback in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/banana-republics-are-making-a-comeback-in-latin-america/): From Peru to Venezuela, insecurity and militarised politics are eroding democratic legitimacy.
- [What’s behind anti-US chants, from Iran to South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/whats-behind-anti-us-chants-from-iran-to-south-america/): “Down with America” has been among the chants heard in global protests from Iran to Latin America.
- [European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/european-troops-arrive-in-greenland-as-talks-with-us-hit-wall-over-future/): France sends 15 soldiers, Germany 13. Norway, Sweden also participating to bolster security on Arctic island.
- [Rs 2 Lakh A Month: Countries Where Minimum Wage Beats Many Salaries In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/rs-2-lakh-a-month-countries-where-minimum-wage-beats-many-salaries-in-india/): Let’s get to know about countries where minimum wage beats many average salaries in India.
- [Hamas Ready To Hand Over Gaza To US-Backed Technocratic Committee To Secure Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/hamas-ready-to-hand-over-gaza-to-us-backed-technocratic-committee-to-secure-ceasefire/): A senior Hamas official welcomed the formation of the 15-member committee, which was announced by Egypt, a mediator in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas.
- [Stitched By Hand, Powered By Wind: How Indian Navy’s Wooden Ship Recreated 5th-Century Voyage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/stitched-by-hand-powered-by-wind-how-indian-navys-wooden-ship-recreated-5th-century-voyage/): INSV Kaundinya was made using wooden planks, coconut coir rope, natural fibre and resin.
- [France To Send More 'Land, Air, Sea' Forces To Greenland, Says Macron Amid US Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/france-to-send-more-land-air-sea-forces-to-greenland-says-macron-amid-us-threats/): France, Germany, and Nordic countries have confirmed participation in the European military mission to the territory.
- [Israel uses Somaliland to make it “seen as a regional power”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/israel-uses-somaliland-to-make-it-seen-as-a-regional-power/): “The new connection between Israel and Somaliland is part of this idea that Israel has to be seen once more …”
- [Israel carries out raids and demolitions, arrests dozens across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/israel-carries-out-raids-and-demolitions-arrests-dozens-across-west-bank/): One Palestinian man is shot and wounded, and at least 80 people are detained in mass overnight raids.
- [Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-on-the-future-of-gaza-in-his-own-words/): A compilation of what Trump envisions for the future of the Gaza Strip.
- [Gaza’s ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/gazas-ceasefire-moves-to-next-phase-but-is-it-working/): The US has announced the Gaza ceasefire is moving to phase two, but did Israel and Hamas abide by phase one?
- [‘Frustration & despair’ in Gaza as US announces ceasefire phase 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/frustration-despair-in-gaza-as-us-announces-ceasefire-phase-2/): Hind Khoudary says there is ‘frustration and despair’ in Gaza over the US announcement of phase 2 of a ceasefire plan.
- [Ukraine targets the ships Russia uses to beat US sanctions on its oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/ukraine-targets-the-ships-russia-uses-to-beat-us-sanctions-on-its-oil/): As Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas, a look at the effectiveness of the strategy
- ['More Positions Than Kama Sutra': UK's Starmer Mocks Conservatives Over Policy U-Turns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/more-positions-than-kama-sutra-uks-starmer-mocks-conservatives-over-policy-u-turns/): Starmer’s remarks came as he defended his government against criticism over the recent decision to drop plans for mandatory digital ID cards for workers.
- [Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat tasked with ‘disarming Gaza’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/who-is-nickolay-mladenov-the-diplomat-tasked-with-disarming-gaza/): Ex-UN envoy to lead the Israeli-decimated Palestinian enclave’s “Board of Peace” as phase two talks begin.
- [ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/ice-officer-shoots-venezuelan-immigrant-in-minneapolis-what-we-know/): ICE-related shooting in Minnesota occurred one week after Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by federal officer.
- [Flights Grounded, Passports Held: India Races To Extract Citizens From Volatile Iran | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/flights-grounded-passports-held-india-races-to-extract-citizens-from-volatile-iran-exclusive-details/): The operation was being significantly hampered by a near-total internet blackout and a volatile ground situation
- [Protests after man shot during US federal raid in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/protests-after-man-shot-during-us-federal-raid-in-minneapolis/): Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after a traffic stop.
- [Was Nicolas Maduro ‘flooding’ the US with fentanyl, as White House claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/was-nicolas-maduro-flooding-the-us-with-fentanyl-as-white-house-claims/): Trump administration’s claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.
- [EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/eu-latin-america-trade-deal-who-wins/): The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact.
- [Lebanese fear US has given green light for Israeli escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/lebanese-fear-us-has-given-green-light-for-israeli-escalation/): Israel has attacked south Lebanon dozens of times recently, as locals fear a renewed military escalation.
- [Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight From Georgia Crosses Iran Minutes Before Sudden Airspace Closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/delhi-bound-indigo-flight-from-georgia-crosses-iran-minutes-before-sudden-airspace-closure/): Iran’s airspace lies on a key east-west aviation route, and the closure quickly affected global flight operations.
- [Jamaat Vying For Relevance Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls With Diplomatic Push, Street Violence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/jamaat-vying-for-relevance-ahead-of-bangladesh-polls-with-diplomatic-push-street-violence/): Sources say the timing and frequency of Jamaat chief’s engagements coincided with a spike in communal violence, including targeted killings of Hindus in Bangladesh.
- [Exile, Isolation And Illness: The Tragic Tale Of Leila Pahlavi, Daughter Of Iran's Last Shah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/exile-isolation-and-illness-the-tragic-tale-of-leila-pahlavi-daughter-of-irans-last-shah/): Princess Leila Pahlavi, youngest daughter of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Farah Pahlavi, died at 31 in London after years of exile, illness, and personal struggle.
- [Russia unlikely to risk ‘reputation failure’ by intervening in Iran unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/russia-unlikely-to-risk-reputation-failure-by-intervening-in-iran-unrest/): A former Russian diplomat and analysts decode Moscow’s muted response to protests and political tension.
- [Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/japan-philippines-sign-new-defence-pacts-amid-surging-china-tensions/): One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.
- [Construction firm in spotlight after deadly Thailand crane collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/construction-firm-in-spotlight-after-deadly-thailand-crane-collapses/): Dashcam video captured the moment a crane collapsed in Thailand, killing two people.
- ['Can Men Get Pregnant?': US Senator Leaves Indian-American Doctor Speechless At Abortion Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/can-men-get-pregnant-us-senator-leaves-indian-american-doctor-speechless-at-abortion-hearing/): US Senator Josh Hawley and Dr Nisha Verma had a fiery exchange, where the former countered her stance on abortion by asking if men could get pregnant.
- [Iran Closes Skies: This Delhi Flight Was Final 'Non-Iran-Registered' Aircraft To Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/iran-closes-skies-this-delhi-flight-was-final-non-iran-registered-aircraft-to-exit/): An Indian passenger aircraft was the last non-Iran-registered airline to exit the country’s airspace, according to a post by Flight Rada24 early Thursday morning.
- [Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/morocco-and-senegal-celebrate-advancing-to-the-afcon-final-showdown/): Senegal will now face host nation Morocco in the final, following Morocco’s penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria.
- [Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/wary-of-israeli-appropriation-palestine-lists-14-sites-with-unesco/): Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list.
- [Five US lawmakers investigated over warning troops about illegal orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/five-us-lawmakers-investigated-over-warning-troops-about-illegal-orders/): Five US legislators say they are under investigation by the Department of Justice over a video released in November.
- [Musk’s Grok to bar users from generating sexual images of real people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/musks-grok-to-bar-users-from-generating-sexual-images-of-real-people/): The billionaire’s platform has been inundated with Grok-produced sexualised images, including of children.
- [Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-suspends-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-whos-affected/): The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.
- [Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-era/): How Bangladesh’s interim government has fared in steering the country to this point?
- [Meet Princess Leonor, The Gen-Z Royal Set To Become Spain’s First Queen In 150 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/meet-princess-leonor-the-gen-z-royal-set-to-become-spains-first-queen-in-150-years/): Princess Leonor, daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, is set to become Spain’s first Queen Regnant in nearly 150 years, marking a historic moment for the Bourbon dynasty.
- [Australian writers’ festival apologises to Palestinian author after boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/australian-writers-festival-apologises-to-palestinian-author-after-boycott/): Randa Abdel-Fattah said she accepts the board’s apology and will consider invitation to participate in 2027 event.
- [Trump says ‘we’ve been told killing has stopped’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-says-weve-been-told-killing-has-stopped-in-iran/): A day after warning of ‘serious consequences,’ Trump said he had been told the killing of protesters in Iran had stopped
- [Syrian army tells civilians to evacuate new front with SDF east of Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/syrian-army-tells-civilians-to-evacuate-new-front-with-sdf-east-of-aleppo/): A ‘humanitarian zone’ is expected to remain open on Thursday, allowing residents to leave Deir Hafer and Maskana.
- [Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/gaza-plan-phase-two-us-to-discuss-hamas-disarmament-israeli-withdrawal/): The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza.
- [Astronauts depart International Space Station after medical emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/astronauts-depart-international-space-station-after-medical-emergency/): Four astronauts end their mission early so that a crew member can receive medical treatment.
- [Fans celebrate as AFCON hosts Morocco reach final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/fans-celebrate-as-afcon-hosts-morocco-reach-final/): Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco secured their place in the final with a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria.
- [Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/another-crane-collapses-in-thailand-killing-two-after-32-die-previous-day/): Thursday’s incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.
- ['Putin Ready To Make A Deal': Trump Blames Zelenskyy For Impasse Over Ukraine Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/putin-ready-to-make-a-deal-trump-blames-zelenskyy-for-impasse-over-ukraine-peace-deal/): Trump said Russia’s Vladimir Putin was ready to make a deal with Ukraine, but Zelenskyy was the main impediment to ending the war.
- [India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/india-shuts-kashmir-medical-college-after-muslims-earned-most-admissions/): Hindu groups insisted that Muslims shouldn’t benefit from institutions funded by Hindu charity.
- [Australian Open tennis 2026: Key dates, draw, top seeds, prize money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/australian-open-tennis-2026-key-dates-draw-top-seeds-prize-money/): Who are the favourites? Will there be another Sincaraz final? Will Djokovic play? Al Jazeera has the answers.
- [Why Does The US Want Nuclear Power On The Moon? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/why-does-the-us-want-nuclear-power-on-the-moon-explained/): NASA and the US Department of Energy plan to deploy a nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030, powering Artemis missions and future Mars exploration
- ['He Seems Nice, But...': Trump Stops Short Of Endorsing Reza Pahlavi, Says Iran Regime Could Fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/he-seems-nice-but-trump-stops-short-of-endorsing-reza-pahlavi-says-iran-regime-could-fall/): Trump appeared reluctant to back Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s late shah, citing doubts about whether he would be accepted by the Iranian population.
- [Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/polls-open-in-uganda-amid-crackdown-fears-of-violence-internet-blackout/): UN Human Rights Office has stressed ‘open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections’.
- [Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/iran-us-live-tension-lingers-amid-threats-as-tehran-reopens-airspace/): Tensions are rising in the region after the US began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar.
- [Iran temporarily closes airspace to most flights amid threat of US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/iran-temporarily-closes-airspace-to-most-flights-amid-threat-of-us-attack/): Airspace restrictions come amid fears that US President Donald Trump could attack Iran.
- [‘I hope they show humanity’: Greenlanders fear Trump’s desire for minerals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/i-hope-they-show-humanity-greenlanders-fear-trumps-desire-for-minerals/): US President Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland from Denmark and is not taking ‘no’ for an answer. 
- ['No Indian Firm Can Export At 75% Tariff': Shashi Tharoor On 25% US Tax On Countries Trading With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/no-indian-firm-can-export-at-75-tariff-shashi-tharoor-on-25-us-tax-on-countries-trading-with-iran/): Shashi Tharoor said the existing 25 per cent US tariff, combined with penalties linked to Russia and Iran, could raise the total tax to 75 per cent.
- [Russian attacks cause energy emergency in freezing Ukraine, says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/russian-attacks-cause-energy-emergency-in-freezing-ukraine-says-zelenskyy/): Ukraine struggles to restore heat, electricity as temperatures plummet to -19 degrees Celsius.
- [US Allows Talks Over Lukoil's Foreign Assets Until February 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-allows-talks-over-lukoils-foreign-assets-until-february-28/): The US Treasury Department on Wednesday extended a license by more than a month – until February 28 – for companies to talk with Russian energy company Lukoil
- [Canada $20 Million Gold Heist: Toronto Requests India To Extradite Key Accused Simran Preet Panesar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/canada-20-million-gold-heist-toronto-requests-india-to-extradite-key-accused-simran-preet-panesar/): The gold theft took place in April 2023 after a flight from Zurich arrived in Toronto carrying around 400 kilograms of pure gold, valued at more than $20 million.
- [Which Countries Are Affected By US Immigrant Visa Suspension? Check Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/which-countries-are-affected-by-us-immigrant-visa-suspension-check-full-list/): The US State Department has announced that it is pausing processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Somalia, Iran, Russia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez vows release of more prisoners, holds call with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/venezuelas-rodriguez-vows-release-of-more-prisoners-holds-call-with-trump/): Trump showers acting Venezuelan president with praise after first phone call since US abduction of President Maduro.
- [Colombian President To Meet Trump In Washington Days After 'Come Get Me' Challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/colombian-president-to-meet-trump-in-washington-days-after-come-get-me-challenge/): The meeting came amid high tensions between Colombia and the US following Donald Trump’s threats against the Latin American nation following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
- [After Backlash, Elon Musk Grok To Stop Creating Undressed Images Of Real People On X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/after-backlash-elon-musk-grok-to-stop-creating-undressed-images-of-real-people-on-x/): X decision came after facing outrage over the misuse of Grok, where the AI Chatbot was found to be complying with user requests to digitally undress images of real people.
- [NASA Orders First-Ever Medical Evacuation For Four-Member Crew After Astronaut Falls Ill On ISS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/nasa-orders-first-ever-medical-evacuation-for-four-member-crew-after-astronaut-falls-ill-on-iss/): NASA had announced its decision to return its SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the space station earlier than planned after an astronaut fell ill due to an undisclosed issue.
- [US Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-senate-defeats-war-powers-resolution-designed-to-rein-in-trump/): Only three Republicans joined with Democrats to vote in favour of the resolution, resulting in a tie broken by JD Vance.
- [Canada’s Mark Carney seeks reset on pivotal trip to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/canadas-mark-carney-seeks-reset-on-pivotal-trip-to-china/): Canadian leader’s visit comes after nearly a decade of strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing.
- [Trump Says Iran Halting Executions; Tehran Claims ‘Full Control’ As 3,400 Killed | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-says-iran-halting-executions-tehran-claims-full-control-as-3400-killed-top-points/): Trump’s claims came amid heightened tensions as the United States signalled possible action against Iran over widespread protests, which has killed more than 3,400 people.
- [Air India, IndiGo Issue Advisory, Warn Of Flight Delay, Route Diversion Amid Iran Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/air-india-indigo-issue-advisory-warn-of-flight-delay-route-diversion-amid-iran-unrest/): The development came after Iran extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation, as tensions stay high with the US.
- [‘Free Iran Will…’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi Vows To End Nuclear Programme, Terror Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/free-iran-will-exiled-prince-reza-pahlavi-vows-to-end-nuclear-programme-terror-support/): Reza Pahlavi said the ‘peaceful’ Iran that existed before the Islamic Republic would rise again once the current system falls.
- [Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up AFCON final with Senegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/morocco-beat-nigeria-on-penalties-to-set-up-afcon-final-with-senegal/): Morocco overcome Nigeria 4-2 on penalties, after the match finished 0-0 following extra time, to reach AFCON final.
- [FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/fbi-conducts-raid-on-washington-post-reporters-home-seizes-electronics/): Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson’s home establishes a dangerous precedent.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,421](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1421/): These are the key developments from day 1,421 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Why is the US Fed chair criminal probe causing global alarm?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/why-is-the-us-fed-chair-criminal-probe-causing-global-alarm/): Trump administration’s move against Jerome Powell fuels fears the Fed’s independence is being undermined.
- [Cameroon football suspends president Samuel Eto’o for alleged misbehaviour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/cameroon-football-suspends-president-samuel-etoo-for-alleged-misbehaviour/): Former international forward Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for his alleged behaviour during Cameroon’s AFCON exit.
- [French government survives no-confidence votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/french-government-survives-no-confidence-votes/): The no-confidence motions aimed to protest the European Union’s trade agreement with the MERCOSUR bloc.
- [Trump says he has been told killing of protesters in Iran ‘has stopped’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-says-he-has-been-told-killing-of-protesters-in-iran-has-stopped/): Trump has threatened to attack Iran, prompting Tehran to warn of retaliation amid growing fears of conflict.
- [Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/greenland-and-denmark-say-trump-set-on-conquering-territory-after-meeting/): Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen says meeting with Trump administration ‘didn’t manage to change’ US position.
- [Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at lowly Albacete on Arbeloa debut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/real-madrid-crash-out-of-copa-del-rey-at-lowly-albacete-on-arbeloa-debut/): Real Madrid’s first match after sacking Xabi Alonso results in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat at lower league Albacete.
- [Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-administration-to-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-for-75-countries/): US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries.
- [Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/child-rights-org-says-google-undermines-parental-control-of-child-accounts/): Melissa McKay of the Digital Childhood Institute filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
- [Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribery: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/ukraines-former-prime-minister-yulia-tymoshenko-accused-of-bribery-report/): Yulia Tymoshenko has served as Ukraine’s prime minister in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010.
- [Trump Says Denmark Can Do ‘Nothing’ If Russia, China Move In On Greenland After Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/trump-says-denmark-can-do-nothing-if-russia-china-move-in-on-greenland-after-talks-fail/): Denmark said it agreed to continue dialogue with Washington despite sharp differences over Greenland’s future.
- [UK prosecutors seek to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/14/uk-prosecutors-seek-to-reinstate-terrorism-charge-against-kneecap-rapper/): Irish band slams push to reinstate charge against rapper Liam O’Hanna as ‘waste of public time and public money’.
- [Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK air base break in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/five-pro-palestinian-activists-plead-not-guilty-over-uk-air-base-break-in/): The activists ⁠pleaded not guilty to damaging property for a purpose prejudicial to the interests or safety of the UK.
- [Most Americans Say Trump Focused On Wrong Priorities, Misusing Presidential Power: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/most-americans-say-trump-focused-on-wrong-priorities-misusing-presidential-power-poll/): The poll finds that 58% of Americans describe Donald Trump’s first year of his second term as a failure.
- [Japan PM Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ In Italian For Giorgia Meloni. She Reacts: ‘Can Always Count On Me’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/japan-pm-sings-happy-birthday-in-italian-for-giorgia-meloni-she-reacts-can-always-count-on-me/): Sanae Takaichi and Giorgia Meloni celebrated Meloni’s birthday in Tokyo, deepening Italy Japan ties with pledges on defence, trade and culture as pioneering women leaders.
- [As Russian attacks worsen Ukraine’s energy woes, Trump rebukes Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/as-russian-attacks-worsen-ukraines-energy-woes-trump-rebukes-kyiv/): Moscow hits Ukraine with hail of drones and missiles as US president says Kyiv ‘less ready for a deal’ than Russia.
- [Manchester United vs Manchester City: Premier League – teams, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-teams-start/): Michael Carrick’s first United game sees Pep Guardiola’s Premier League hopefuls visit in the Manchester derby.
- [Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, UN forces report drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/israeli-strikes-kill-two-in-lebanon-un-forces-report-drone-attack/): United Nations peacekeepers say a drone ‘dropped a grenade’ on its troops as Israel continued attacks on Lebanon.
- [Revival Of 'Kashmir Narrative': Pakistan’s State-Terror Symbiosis Reaches PMO | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/revival-of-kashmir-narrative-pakistans-state-terror-symbiosis-reaches-pmo-exclusive-details/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a high-level delegation of religious clerics at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday
- [Egypt’s AFCON pain to spur World Cup bid as Nigeria bronze medal game looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/egypts-afcon-pain-to-spur-world-cup-bid-as-nigeria-bronze-medal-game-looms/): Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.
- [Venezuela’s Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize: Is it his now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/venezuelas-machado-gives-trump-her-nobel-peace-prize-is-it-his-now/): Machado and Trump met at the White House amid uncertainty over the future of Venezuela.
- [Machado gives her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/machado-gives-her-nobel-peace-prize-to-trump/): The White House has released a photograph of Venezuela’s Machado presenting Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Lithuania charges multinational gang of Russian-directed sabotage attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/lithuania-charges-multinational-gang-of-russian-directed-sabotage-attacks/): Russia behind attempted 2024 arson attack on plant supplying radio wave scanners to Ukrainian military, Lithuania says.
- [Sudan food aid at risk of running dry, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/sudan-food-aid-at-risk-of-running-dry-un-warns/): WFP says $700m needed to prevent the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis from worsening.
- [The Unknown: A Filmmaker’s Search for Lost Connections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/the-unknown-a-filmmakers-search-for-lost-connections/): For documentary filmmakers, human connection is everything, but what happens when nobody will talk to you?
- [Analysis: Why a ‘quick and clean’ US attack on Iran won’t be easy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/analysis-why-a-quick-and-clean-us-attack-on-iran-wont-be-easy/): Donald Trump has boxed himself in by promising to ‘help’ Iran’s protesters. But he has few good options.
- [Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/ukraine-scrambling-for-energy-as-russian-strikes-hit-infrastructure/): Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures.
- [Putin Speaks With Leaders Of Israel And Iran, Offers Mediation Amid Regional Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/putin-speaks-with-leaders-of-israel-and-iran-offers-mediation-amid-regional-tensions/): The Kremlin said that during Vladimir Putin’s call with Benjamin Netanyahu, Moscow reiterated its “readiness to continue its mediation efforts.”
- [Ashley St. Clair Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Alleged Deepfake Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/ashley-st-clair-sues-elon-musks-xai-over-alleged-deepfake-images/): The legal complaint states that Grok allowed users to digitally manipulate images, including features that could remove or replace clothing.
- [Why The Gambia wants Myanmar punished for Rohingya genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/why-the-gambia-wants-myanmar-punished-for-rohingya-genocide/): Tiny The Gambia was the first to take another country to the ICJ as a third-party rights defender.
- [Residents flee as fire devastates Seoul shanty town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/residents-flee-as-fire-devastates-seoul-shanty-town/): Guryong, outside South Korean capital, carries high fire risk due to cramped homes built with combustible materials.
- [Bulgaria set for another snap election after protests oust government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/bulgaria-set-for-another-snap-election-after-protests-oust-government/): President Radev expected to appoint caretaker cabinet, set a date for vote.
- [Wimbledon tennis back in UK court with campaigners blocking expansion plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/wimbledon-tennis-back-in-uk-court-with-campaigners-blocking-expansion-plans/): Wimbledon plans to treble the size of the existing site in London, adding 39 courts, but campaigners seek to block move.
- [Kremlin Calls European Push For Dialogue With Russia On Ukraine War ‘Positive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/kremlin-calls-european-push-for-dialogue-with-russia-on-ukraine-war-positive/): Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had taken note of statements made by several European leaders in recent days suggesting renewed engagement with Russia.
- [Prison rights, Elbit’s loss: How the Palestine Action hunger strike ‘won’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/prison-rights-elbits-loss-how-the-palestine-action-hunger-strike-won/): As critically ill activists begin re-feeding in prison, campaigners and an MP believe the government made ‘concessions’.
- [Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/incumbent-president-museveni-takes-strong-lead-in-uganda-election-count/): Museveni is credited with 76 percent in early results; violence reported with opponent Bobi Wine under house arrest.
- [Indonesia sues six companies over environmental harm in flood zones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/indonesia-sues-six-companies-over-environmental-harm-in-flood-zones/): Environmental groups say government also holds responsibility for granting firms right to raze large tracts of land.
- [Billionaires demand more babies but make parenthood unaffordable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/billionaires-demand-more-babies-but-make-parenthood-unaffordable/): The economic model championed by figures like Musk makes raising children economically irrational for most households.
- [Salah will be welcomed back at Liverpool after AFCON, says Slot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/salah-will-be-welcomed-back-at-liverpool-after-afcon-says-slot/): Unsettled forward Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool on Sunday, once his AFCON duty with Egypt comes to an end.
- [Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland backfired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/why-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-backfired/): Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has backfired and reinforced Somalia’s territorial integrity.
- [What does Israel want in Somaliland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/what-does-israel-want-in-somaliland/): From proximity to Yemen’s Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.
- [Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/why-is-irans-economy-failing-prompting-deadly-protests/): The collapse of the rial and soaring prices sparked the first protest by shopkeepers in Tehran.
- [Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/cuba-receives-remains-of-soldiers-killed-during-maduro-capture/): The bodies of 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the US bombing of Venezuela have been returned to Cuba.
- [US Retired The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet. So How Is Iran Still Flying It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-retired-the-f-14-tomcat-fighter-jet-so-how-is-iran-still-flying-it/): The F-14 Tomcat, designed in the 1960s and retired by the US Navy in 2006, is widely regarded by defence analysts as technologically outdated compared with modern fighters
- [US Visa Interview Waiting Time Longest In Delhi, Shortest In Mumbai: Check City-Wise Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-visa-interview-waiting-time-longest-in-delhi-shortest-in-mumbai-check-city-wise-details/): Student visas (F, M and J) move much faster in Delhi, with interviews available in about one month, making it the quickest city for student visa appointments.
- [Killings in Gaza despite ceasefire phase 2 announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/killings-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire-phase-2-announcement/): At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza after the US announced the start of phase 2.
- [UN treaty to protect ‘extraordinary’ marine life due to come into force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/un-treaty-to-protect-extraordinary-marine-life-due-to-come-into-force/): World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats like climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
- [Regained momentum sets Yemen government’s eyes on Houthis in the north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/regained-momentum-sets-yemen-governments-eyes-on-houthis-in-the-north/): The STC’s collapse leads to Yemeni government strides in the south, but Houthis remain defiant in the north.
- [Olympic hopes double as act of defiance in war-ravaged Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/olympic-hopes-double-as-act-of-defiance-in-war-ravaged-ukraine/): At a war-ravaged sports centre in Ukraine, the hope for Olympic glory persists as athletes defy danger while training.
- ['7 Lakh Brought In 2025': Former Trump Ally Flags ‘Serious H-1B Fraud’ In Texas, Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/7-lakh-brought-in-2025-former-trump-ally-flags-serious-h-1b-fraud-in-texas-shares-video/): Greene raised concerns regarding H-1B visas months after the Trump administration introduced new immigration rules.
- [‘They Began Lowering Their Weapons’: Rare Footage Shows Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Encounter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/they-began-lowering-their-weapons-rare-footage-shows-uncontacted-amazon-tribe-encounter/): Paul Rosolie shared never-before-seen footage of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe on Lex Fridman’s show, capturing a rare peaceful moment as tribe members lowered their weapons.
- ['America Can't Even Make...': US Congressman Praises India's $80 Million Moon Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/america-cant-even-make-us-congressman-praises-indias-80-million-moon-mission/): US Congressman Rich McCormick praised India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, saying America can’t even make a building with ISRO’s budget for the project.
- [‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/easy-way-or-hard-trump-issues-new-demand-for-hamas-demilitarisation/): US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.
- [US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-declares-phase-two-of-gaza-ceasefire-but-what-did-phase-one-deliver/): The US has announced ‘phase two’ in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.
- [Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/australia-declares-child-social-media-ban-victory-as-4-7m-accounts-closed/): The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.
- [Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with China’s Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/canadas-carney-hails-strategic-partnership-in-talks-with-chinas-xi/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.
- [Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/taiwan-and-us-seal-deal-to-lower-tariffs-boost-chip-investment/): Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.
- [What happened at emergency UN Security Council on Iran protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/what-happened-at-emergency-un-security-council-on-iran-protests/): The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting in the wake of protests in Iran and US threats to intervene.
- [Will eliminating fraud clear the US national deficit as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/will-eliminating-fraud-clear-the-us-national-deficit-as-trump-claims/): US president says ‘massive’ fraud has caused budget imbalance, but calculations do not support this.
- [Alcaraz-Sinner tennis rivalry is all the hype before Australian Open 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/alcaraz-sinner-tennis-rivalry-is-all-the-hype-before-australian-open-2026/): Alcaraz and Sinner give a glimpse of their relationship and enthrall fans in South Korea before the Grand Slam season.
- [Indian Scientists Spot Supermassive Black Hole's 'New Birth' After 100 Million Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/indian-scientists-spot-supermassive-black-holes-new-birth-after-100-million-years/): Supermassive black hole in galaxy J1007+3540 awakens after 100 million years, spewing powerful plasma jets across millions of light-years like a cosmic volcano
- [Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/why-access-to-venezuelas-heavy-oil-is-tremendous-news-for-us-refiners/): The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
- [South Korea’s former president found guilty in martial law case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/south-koreas-former-president-found-guilty-in-martial-law-case/): A South ‍Korean court ‍has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail.
- [Photos: Power outages leave people in freezing conditions in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/photos-power-outages-leave-people-in-freezing-conditions-in-kyiv/): People enduring freezing apartments and snow-covered streets due to limited power in Ukraine’s war-stricken capital.
- [Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/gulf-countries-gear-up-diplomacy-to-stave-off-us-iran-escalation/): Gulf nations don’t want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
- [Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-threatens-to-use-insurrection-act-in-minnesota-what-it-means/): Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
- [Who Is Nisha Verma, The Indian-Origin Doctor Grilled By US Senators During Abortion Hearing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/who-is-nisha-verma-the-indian-origin-doctor-grilled-by-us-senators-during-abortion-hearing/): Dr Nisha Verma, an Indian-American doctor, gained attention at a US Senate hearing on abortion pills for her response to questions on “male pregnancy” and reproductive healthcare.
- [Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/saudi-to-sudan-can-pakistan-expand-military-footprint-across-arab-world/): Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won’t find it easy to deliver.
- [Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini cleared by Greek court over migrant rescues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/syrian-swimmer-sarah-mardini-cleared-by-greek-court-over-migrant-rescues/): Mardini was among 24 volunteer rescuers acquitted by a Greek court on charges of migrant trafficking.
- [South Korea court sentences ex-president to 5 years in martial law case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/south-korea-court-sentences-ex-president-to-5-years-in-martial-law-case/): Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges linked to declaring martial law.
- [LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/live-israel-continues-deadly-gaza-attacks-as-deal-moves-into-phase-two/): Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
- [Yemen’s Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/yemens-saudi-backed-government-appoints-new-prime-minister/): FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen’s presidential body.
- [Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/scepticism-and-hope-gaza-reacts-to-trumps-board-of-peace/): Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
- [US Moving Carrier Strike Group To Middle East Amid Tensions With Iran. What Can It Do?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-moving-carrier-strike-group-to-middle-east-amid-tensions-with-iran-what-can-it-do/): This significant transfer of American military hardware comes amid developments related to unrest in Iran and the possibility of US action.
- [S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul’s ‘shanty towns’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/s-korean-firefighters-tackle-huge-blaze-in-last-of-seouls-shanty-towns/): No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul’s upmarket Gangnam district.
- [BLA's Coordinated Attack In Balochistan's Kharan: Banks Looted, Police Station Overrun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/blas-coordinated-attack-in-balochistans-kharan-banks-looted-police-station-overrun/): Security officials said Pakistan’s forces managed to foil the attack, killing at least 12 BLA fighters and arresting three key suspects linked to the assault.
- [US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela’s interim leader vows oil sector reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-seizes-sixth-tanker-as-venezuelas-interim-leader-vows-oil-sector-reform/): US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation’s oil reserves.
- ['All Options On Table': US To UN After Trump Softens Tone On Iran, Gulf Allies Step In | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/all-options-on-table-us-to-un-after-trump-softens-tone-on-iran-gulf-allies-step-in-top-points/): The US warned that all options, including military action, were on the table against Iran as President Donald Trump signalled a softer tone on Tehran amid protests.
- [Can The Nobel Prize Be Shared Or Transferred? Committee Clarifies After Machado’s Trump Gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/can-the-nobel-prize-be-shared-or-transferred-committee-clarifies-after-machados-trump-gesture/): Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Thursday.
- [UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/un-security-council-holds-emergency-meeting-on-deadly-protests-in-iran/): Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
- [‘Wonderful Gesture’: Trump Thanks Venezuela’s Machado After She Presents Him Her Nobel Medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/wonderful-gesture-trump-thanks-venezuelas-machado-after-she-presents-him-her-nobel-medal/): Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting in the White House in an apparent bid to gain influence over the future direction of Venezuela.
- [Trump Announces Formation Of Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ Under Phase Two Of US-Backed Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-announces-formation-of-gaza-board-of-peace-under-phase-two-of-us-backed-plan/): Trump announced the formation of a Gaza board of peace, describing it as a key Phase Two step in a US-backed plan aimed at ending the war in the region.
- [Hindu Teacher's House Set On Fire As Attacks On Minority Continue In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/hindu-teachers-house-set-on-fire-as-attacks-on-minority-continue-in-bangladesh/): The house of Birendra Kumar Dey in Gowainghat upazila, Sylhet, was set ablaze, heightening fears for Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and prompting calls for justice.
- [Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-welcomes-venezuelas-maria-corina-machado-in-closed-door-meeting/): The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
- [Charging The Bots: Wikipedia Turns 25, Finally Decides To Send Big Tech The Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/charging-the-bots-wikipedia-turns-25-finally-decides-to-send-big-tech-the-bill/): For years, AI developers have scraped Wikipedia’s 65 million articles across 300 languages for free to train Large Language Models (LLMs)
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1422/): These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Rain' Check: Top OnlyFans Star Hits Back As Florida GOP Candidate Proposes 50% 'Sin Tax' For Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/rain-check-top-onlyfans-star-hits-back-as-florida-gop-candidate-proposes-50-sin-tax-for-site/): Sophie Rain, who reportedly earned millions last year, dismissed James Fishback’s move as a blatant ‘clout grab’
- [‘Left-Wing Hack’: White House Press Secy Karoline Leavitt Tears Into Reporter Over ICE Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/left-wing-hack-white-house-press-secy-karoline-leavitt-tears-into-reporter-over-ice-shooting/): The clash came after a reporter questioned the conduct of an ICE agent involved in a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
- [‘I Presented The Medal’: Machado Says She Gave Her Nobel Peace Prize To Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/i-presented-the-medal-machado-says-she-gave-her-nobel-peace-prize-to-donald-trump/): The Venezuelan opposition leader met Trump at the White House but did not say whether he accepted the Nobel medal.
- [Israel kills 8 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/israel-kills-8-in-gaza-as-us-declares-phase-two-of-ceasefire-deal-launched/): Two family homes come under Israeli attack in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, killing at least eight Palestinians.
- [CIA Posts Mandarin Video Showing How To Reach Out Safely: ‘Want To Know The Truth About China’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/cia-posts-mandarin-video-showing-how-to-reach-out-safely-want-to-know-the-truth-about-china/): The CIA released a Mandarin-language video detailing secure contact steps, seeking sources on China. The campaign follows earlier outreach amid Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.
- [Palestinians ‘not optimistic’ about second phase of Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/palestinians-not-optimistic-about-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire/): Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire won’t improve their lives.
- [US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-says-all-options-on-the-table-if-iran-protest-killings-continue/): Trump administration reiterates threat of ‘grave consequences’, but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.
- [Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-unveils-healthcare-plan-without-clear-funding-or-execution-timeline/): Trump’s healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.
- [Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/cuba-pays-tribute-to-32-soldiers-killed-in-us-attack-on-venezuela/): Cuban president says soldiers fell defending ‘sovereignty of a sister nation’ amid escalating tensions with Washington.
- [Tripped Or Stumbled? Larry The Cat Responds To Downing Street Drama During Polish PM Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/tripped-or-stumbled-larry-the-cat-responds-to-downing-street-drama-during-polish-pm-visit/): Social media users were quick to come to Larry’s defence. Comments ranged from playful admiration to outright support.
- [‘There Shouldn’t Even Be An Election’: Trump On Midterms, White House Says US President Joking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/there-shouldnt-even-be-an-election-trump-on-midterms-white-house-says-us-president-joking/): ‘There Shouldn’t Even Be An Election’: Trump On Midterms, White House Says US President Joking
- [Iran’s key leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/irans-key-leaders/): A look at who leads Iran as they confront protesters
- [Trump Unveils 'Great Healthcare Plan' To Cut Drug Prices, Insurance Premiums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/trump-unveils-great-healthcare-plan-to-cut-drug-prices-insurance-premiums/): The White House urged Congress to pass legislation to lock in US President Donald Trump’s most-favoured-nation drug pricing policy.
- [SpaceX Capsule With Four ISS Astronauts Returns To Earth In First-Ever Medical Evacuation | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/spacex-capsule-with-four-iss-astronauts-returns-to-earth-in-first-ever-medical-evacuation-watch/): SpaceX Endeavour returned ISS crew Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Oleg Platonov and Kimiya Yui to Earth in a first-ever medical evacuation.
- ['Dragon Blazing Across The Sky': Elon Musk Reacts As SpaceX Capsule Lights Up California Night | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/dragon-blazing-across-the-sky-elon-musk-reacts-as-spacex-capsule-lights-up-california-night-watch/): As the capsule tore into Earth’s atmosphere at close to eight kilometres per second, its outer heat shield was exposed to temperatures of nearly 1,600 degrees Celsius.
- [Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/canadas-carney-hails-improving-ties-with-china/): Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.
- [US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-sanctions-khamenei-aide-other-iranian-officials-over-protest-crackdown/): New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.
- [The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/the-uk-is-taking-political-prisoners-to-evade-accountability-for-genocide/): The use of anti-terror law against Palestine Action aims to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in Gaza’s devastation.
- [UN chief’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/un-chiefs-last-annual-speech-slams-world-leaders-for-lack-of-cooperation/): Antonio Guterres appears to take aim at the US, which recently slashed its contribution, telling UN to ‘adapt or die’.
- [Polls close in Uganda presidential election as internet blackout continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/polls-close-in-uganda-presidential-election-as-internet-blackout-continues/): Poll workers are counting ballots cast in Uganda’s contentious general election. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more.
- ['At Hands Of Iranian Authorities': Canada Says Its Citizen Died In Unrest, Condemns Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/at-hands-of-iranian-authorities-canada-says-its-citizen-died-in-unrest-condemns-violence/): Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand offered her “deepest condolences” and said her country’s consular officials are in touch with the victim’s family back home
- [Indian Embassy Advises Nationals In Israel To Remain Vigilant, Avoid Non-Essential Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/indian-embassy-advises-nationals-in-israel-to-remain-vigilant-avoid-non-essential-travel/): Indian Embassy in Israel urges Indians to avoid non-essential travel amid Iran protests against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/what-lies-ahead-for-venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado/): Machado has argued that the opposition has a ‘mandate’ to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Timeline of Israel’s genocide on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/timeline-of-israels-genocide-on-gaza/): The Trump administration has announced its ceasefire plan for Gaza is now in ‘Phase Two’.
- [Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/fifteen-former-ncaa-players-charged-in-us-china-basketball-rigging-case/): Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.
- [US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/15/us-seizes-another-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker/): Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela.
- ['Time To Look For New Leadership': Trump Calls For End To 'Sick Man' Khamenei's Reign In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/time-to-look-for-new-leadership-trump-calls-for-end-to-sick-man-khameneis-reign-in-iran/): Trump denounced Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, branding him a “sick man”, and called for an end to his 37-year-old reign amid widespread protests.
- ['She Lights Up Every Room': Barack Obama's Heartfelt Birthday Post For Wife Michelle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/she-lights-up-every-room-barack-obamas-heartfelt-birthday-post-for-wife-michelle/): Barack and Michelle Obama, who met at a law firm in the late 1980s, married in 1992. The former US president penned a heartfelt post celebrating Michelle’s birthday.
- [Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/trump-pledges-to-slap-tariffs-on-european-allies-over-greenland/): US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of semi-autonomous Danish territory.
- [‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/make-america-go-away-anti-trump-protests-erupt-in-denmark/): Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.
- [Khamenei Brought In 5,000 Iraqi Fighters To Crush Iran Protests: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/khamenei-brought-in-5000-iraqi-fighters-to-crush-iran-protests-report/): Iran’s leadership allegedly used thousands of Iraqi Shia militias, including Kataib Hezbollah and Badr Organisation, to suppress protests.
- [Trump Slaps 10% Tariff On European Countries Over Greenland, Warns Of 25% Hike By June](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/trump-slaps-10-tariff-on-european-countries-over-greenland-warns-of-25-hike-by-june/): Donald Trump said that the tariff would be raised to 25% from June 1, 2026, unless a broader agreement is reached.
- [Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/thousands-join-hands-off-greenland-protests-amid-trumps-takeover-threats/): Copenhagen rally organiser says ‘world must wake up’ as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.
- [India Urges Iran To Grant Consular Access To 16 Crew Members Of Seized Oil Tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/india-urges-iran-to-grant-consular-access-to-16-crew-members-of-seized-oil-tanker/): India has urged Iran to grant consular access to 16 crew members of MT Valiant Roar, which was seized by Iranian authorities in the international waters near Dibba Port, UAE.
- [Watch: Indian Visitor Becomes Surprise Star At Tribal Festival In China’s Yunnan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/watch-indian-visitor-becomes-surprise-star-at-tribal-festival-in-chinas-yunnan/): Advik, an Indian tourist, gained unexpected fame at a Yunnan tribal festival in China, sharing vibrant local customs and heartfelt hospitality on Instagram.
- [Iranian Protester Died After Security Forces Opened Fire Earlier This Month; Two More Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/iranian-protester-died-after-security-forces-opened-fire-earlier-this-month-two-more-killed/): Reza Eskandarpour, a resident of Tehran, was hit with six rounds of live fire by a sniper and killed at the protest site on January 8 amid a bloody crackdown by Iranian forces.
- [Carrick off to perfect start as United beat City 2-0 in Manchester derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/carrick-off-to-perfect-start-as-united-beat-city-2-0-in-manchester-derby/): United kick off interim manager ‍Michael Carrick’s ‍second stint in charge with an impressive 2-0 derby victory.
- [Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/trump-asks-turkiyes-erdogan-egypts-el-sisi-to-join-gaza-board-of-peace/): The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
- [Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON farewell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/senegal-hope-morocco-final-will-not-be-manes-afcon-farewell/): Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane announced after the semifinal that he would not appear at another AFCON for Senegal.
- [Scientists Hunt For Leonardo Da Vinci’s DNA In Artefacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/scientists-hunt-for-leonardo-da-vincis-dna-in-artefacts/): Scientists are tracing Vinci’s DNA from artworks and documents, seeking clues to his work despite disputed remains, with Y-chromosome links to Tuscany emerging as a promising lead.
- ['Nominated Trump For Nobel, Met With Visa Ban': Journalist Hamid Mir Slams Pakistan Govt | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/nominated-trump-for-nobel-met-with-visa-ban-journalist-hamid-mir-slams-pakistan-govt-exclusive/): India never nominated Trump for a Nobel Prize and maintained its principled distance on several US policies, but wasn’t hit by a visa ban, Mir observed
- [‘We Demand Respect’: Thousands Protest In Denmark Against Trump’s Push To Take Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/we-demand-respect-thousands-protest-in-denmark-against-trumps-push-to-take-over-greenland/): Thousands protested in Copenhagen and Nuuk against Donald Trump’s push to control Greenland, demanding respect for Greenland’s autonomy.
- [Chinese Delivery Robot Crushed By Train In Miami | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/chinese-delivery-robot-crushed-by-train-in-miami-watch/): Food delivery robots are becoming a common sight in parts of South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Brickell, downtown Miami and Miami Beach.
- [Hindu Worker Run Over In Bangladesh After Demanding Payment For Fuel At Petrol Pump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/hindu-worker-run-over-in-bangladesh-after-demanding-payment-for-fuel-at-petrol-pump/): Ripon Saha (30), a Hindu worker at the Karim Filling Station in Rajbari, was fatally run over by an SUV driver after he demanded payment for fuel.
- [Trump Sets Up ‘Peace Board’ To Oversee Gaza’s Reconstruction: Who Are The Members?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/trump-sets-up-peace-board-to-oversee-gazas-reconstruction-who-are-the-members/): The board does not include any representative from Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the occupied West Bank.
- [Syrian army takes control of east Aleppo towns as Kurdish fighters withdraw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/syrian-army-takes-control-of-east-aleppo-towns-as-kurdish-fighters-withdraw/): Military says it seized 34 villages and towns in the region as it keeps taking over territories from Kurdish fighters.
- [Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/iran-the-protests-the-blackout-and-the-narrative-war/): Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.
- [Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/senegal-vs-morocco-afcon-final-teams-start-time-lineups/): Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.
- [Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/ugandas-president-yoweri-museveni-wins-seventh-term/): This is a breaking news story.
- [China’s Foreign Minister Talks To Iranian Counterpart, Backs Stability And Dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/chinas-foreign-minister-talks-to-iranian-counterpart-backs-stability-and-dialogue/): Wang Yi and Ali Araghchi discussed Iran’s unrest, with China urging dialogue and opposing US intervention. Protests continue with 2,677 deaths and 19,097 detained in Tehran.
- ['May Have Turned A Corner’: Shashi Tharoor Sees Hope Of Iran De-escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/may-have-turned-a-corner-shashi-tharoor-sees-hope-of-iran-de-escalation/): Shashi Tharoor cautioned that the global community was not receiving complete or fully accurate information from Iran because authorities had cut internet access.
- [Zelenskyy Reaches Out to Potential Rivals As Election Talk Intensifies In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/zelenskyy-reaches-out-to-potential-rivals-as-election-talk-intensifies-in-ukraine/): These outreach efforts come as Ukraine works with the United States on a proposed peace plan that could be presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [‘Should I Buy’: Elon Musk Quips About Owning Ryanair After Public Spat With Airline CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/should-i-buy-elon-musk-quips-about-owning-ryanair-after-public-spat-with-airline-ceo/): The latest war of words came hours after X suffered an outage. Ryanair mocked the outage in a post saying, “Perhaps you need Wi-Fi, @elonmusk?”
- [Uganda’s Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed presidential vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/ugandas-wine-says-escaped-raid-on-house-amid-disputed-presidential-vote/): Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid as Museveni looks set to win the presidential election.
- ['Dual-Use' Deception: US Jails Indian Businessman For Illegal Export Of Aviation Gear To Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/dual-use-deception-us-jails-indian-businessman-for-illegal-export-of-aviation-gear-to-russia/): Sanjay Kaushik from Delhi was sentenced in Portland, Oregon, to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release
- [Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/iran-restores-sms-as-phased-rollback-of-internet-blackout-begins/): Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.
- [Australian Open: Djokovic targets Sincaraz to end wait for record 25th slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/australian-open-djokovic-targets-sincaraz-to-end-wait-for-record-25th-slam/): Novak Djokovic ready to turn back clock at Australian Open despite falling behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
- [Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands killed’ in protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/irans-khamenei-says-us-israel-links-behind-thousands-killed-in-protests/): The country’s supreme leader says foreign-backed protests ’caused massive damage and killed several thousands’.
- [Photos: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bombings continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/photos-gaza-ceasefire-brings-no-relief-as-israeli-bombings-continue/): Over 80 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure lies in ruins as residents endure precarious living conditions and limited aid.
- [‘US Seeks To Restore Dominance In Iran’: Khamenei As Middle East Tensions Simmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-seeks-to-restore-dominance-in-iran-khamenei-as-middle-east-tensions-simmer/): While Iran has returned to an uneasy calm with protests waning in several areas, the region remains on edge over possible US military action against the Islamic Republic.
- [‘Entirely Without Precedent’: In A First, Mummified Cheetahs Found In Saudi Caves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/entirely-without-precedent-in-a-first-mummified-cheetahs-found-in-saudi-caves/): Scientists discovered 7 mummified cheetahs and 54 skeletons near Arar, Saudi Arabia, dating back up to 1800 years, offering unprecedented insights into ancient cheetah populations.
- [Alienating India Would Be ‘Big Trouble’ For US, Warns Republican Congressman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/alienating-india-would-be-big-trouble-for-us-warns-republican-congressman/): Ties between Washington and New Delhi have further cooled during Trump’s second term over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
- [Indonesian ATR 42-500 Aircraft With 11 Onboard Goes Missing, Debris Seen On Mountain: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/indonesian-atr-42-500-aircraft-with-11-onboard-goes-missing-debris-seen-on-mountain-reports/): The aircraft had been flying at a low altitude over the ocean, which limited radar coverage. Its last signal was received approximately 12 miles northeast of Makassar airport.
- [Sudan: A truce of separation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/sudan-a-truce-of-separation/): The proposed humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan aims to undermine the unity of the country.
- [Clippers rally past Raptors in OT for fifth straight NBA win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/clippers-rally-past-raptors-in-ot-for-fifth-straight-nba-win/): Los Angeles Clippers overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-117, while Nets and Cavaliers also win.
- [AFCON final: Senegal criticises lack of ‘fair play’ ahead of Morocco clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/afcon-final-senegal-criticises-lack-of-fair-play-ahead-of-morocco-clash/): Senegal criticises lack of ‘fair play’ before facing host nation Morocco in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations final.
- [Ceasefire in Palestine? What ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/ceasefire-in-palestine-what-ceasefire/): While Israeli mass violence continues to kill Palestinians, the UK government continues to choose complicity.
- [Who Is Ajay Banga, Indian-Origin World Bank President Chosen By Trump For Gaza Peace Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/who-is-ajay-banga-indian-origin-world-bank-president-chosen-by-trump-for-gaza-peace-board/): The Gaza Board of Peace, which Trump is set to chair, includes Indian-origin World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, among others.
- [US Warns Airlines To Exercise Caution Over Mexico, Central America Amid Military Activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-warns-airlines-to-exercise-caution-over-mexico-central-america-amid-military-activity/): The FAA warned airlines of military activities in Mexico and Central America, following a US raid capturing Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores.
- [US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Minnesota protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-judge-orders-curbs-on-ice-agents-actions-against-minnesota-protesters/): The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
- [Syria decree grants Kurds new rights, formally recognising Kurdish language](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/syria-decree-grants-kurds-new-rights-formally-recognising-kurdish-language/): The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria’s independence in 1946.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/live-manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the derby at Old Trafford.
- [Photos: Syrian army enters Deir Hafer after SDF withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/photos-syrian-army-enters-deir-hafer-after-sdf-withdrawal/): Government troops enter the city earlier controlled by the SDF, marking a shift in territorial control in Aleppo region.
- ['No Link Between Paracetamol Use In Pregnancy And Autism': Study Refutes Trump’s Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/no-link-between-paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy-and-autism-study-refutes-trumps-claims/): Experts confirm paracetamol is safe during pregnancy, refuting Donald Trump’s claims linking it to autism. The Lancet review found no credible risk.
- [American Senators Write To Trump, Seek Tariff Relief For Exports Of US Pulses To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/american-senators-write-to-trump-seek-tariff-relief-for-exports-of-us-pulses-to-india/): In a letter, lawmakers from North Dakota and Montana, senators Kevin Cramer and Steve Daines, encouraged Trump for “favourable” pulse crop provisions in any trade deal with India
- [Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/floods-kill-more-than-100-across-southern-africa-as-rains-intensify/): Torrential rains have devastated communities from Mozambique to South Africa, displacing hundreds of thousands.
- [Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe ‘intimidation’ amid ICE raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/minneapolis-mayor-says-reported-doj-probe-intimidation-amid-ice-raids/): Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.
- [AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/afcon-colonialism-and-lumumba/): A Congolese fan stood for 90 minutes to honour Patrice Lumumba, a man who stood for independence and paid for it
- [Syria live news: Army takes control of Deir Hafer as SDF pulls out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/syria-live-news-army-takes-control-of-deir-hafer-as-sdf-pulls-out/): Army says its forces are working to clear the city of mines and other war remnants.
- [Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues his AI company over Grok deepfake images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/mother-of-elon-musks-child-sues-his-ai-company-over-grok-deepfake-images/): Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk’s son, Romulus, sues over ‘pain and mental distress’ caused by fake AI images.
- [Can the US afford Trump’s $1.5 trillion ‘dream military’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/can-the-us-afford-trumps-1-5-trillion-dream-military/): Donald Trump plans to boost US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027. His plan to pay for it does not add up.
- [Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/myanmar-military-backed-party-leads-after-second-round-of-election-voting/): Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.
- [LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/live-gaza-death-toll-rises-by-israeli-raids-trump-names-board-of-peace/): Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement.
- [Trump To Chair Gaza 'Board Of Peace'; Ajay Banga, Tony Blair Among Others Tapped As Members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/trump-to-chair-gaza-board-of-peace-ajay-banga-tony-blair-among-others-tapped-as-members/): Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will be part of the Board of Peace.
- [US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-air-authority-warns-of-military-activities-over-mexico-south-america/): Warnings come as Mexico’s Sheinbaum says ‘compelling results’ in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.
- [Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/nearly-50-venezuelan-soldiers-killed-in-us-abduction-of-president-maduro/): Venezuela’s Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.
- ['Fatter Than Ever': Trump Takes Jibe At 'Very Rich' Friend Over Ozempic Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/fatter-than-ever-trump-takes-jibe-at-very-rich-friend-over-ozempic-use/): The remarks came as Trump continued to push lawmakers to improve healthcare in rural areas and cut prescription drug prices across the country.
- [US-Iran tensions: Trump has no path to an easy ‘win’ despite Tehran’s woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-iran-tensions-trump-has-no-path-to-an-easy-win-despite-tehrans-woes/): Despite Iran’s vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.
- ['We'll Take Oil': Trump Calls Venezuela 'Wonderful Country', Hails 'Great Ties' With Interim Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/well-take-oil-trump-calls-venezuela-wonderful-country-hails-great-ties-with-interim-govt/): Trump commended the “great relationship” with the Venezuelan interim government, formed after the US captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation.
- ['We Stand Fully Behind...': Canadian PM Mark Carney Backs Greenland Amid Trump's Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/we-stand-fully-behind-canadian-pm-mark-carney-backs-greenland-amid-trumps-threats/): Carney also revealed that he had discussed Greenland’s future with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying their views were closely aligned on the issue of sovereignty.
- ['We Stopped Two Nuclear...': Trump Repeats Claims Of Ending India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/we-stopped-two-nuclear-trump-repeats-claims-of-ending-india-pakistan-conflict/): Trump said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had personally thanked him for his role in de-escalating tensions.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,423](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1423/): These are the key developments from day 1,423 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Emotional Language & Blurry Factual Pictures': Myanmar Denies Rohingya Genocide At World Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/emotional-language-blurry-factual-pictures-myanmar-denies-rohingya-genocide-at-world-court/): The Gambia earlier laid out a harrowing catalogue of evidence, including mass gang rapes, indiscriminate killings of children, and the systematic torching of thousands of homes
- [Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-to-pardon-former-puerto-rico-governor-wanda-vazquez-after-plea-deal/): Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office.
- [Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/ugandas-bobi-wine-taken-to-unknown-location-in-army-helicopter-party-says/): National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election.
- [Israeli attacks kill several as Gaza governance committee meets in Cairo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/israeli-attacks-kill-several-as-gaza-governance-committee-meets-in-cairo/): Nothing changes on ground for Palestinians needing ‘food, shelter, safety’, who see Trump’s plan as ‘distant, abstract’.
- [Trump names Tony Blair, Jared Kushner to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-names-tony-blair-jared-kushner-to-gaza-board-of-peace/): This is a breaking news story.
- [‘We’re Talking To NATO’: Trump Says Discussions On Greenland Underway With Bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/were-talking-to-nato-trump-says-discussions-on-greenland-underway-with-bloc/): European nations who are members of NATO have in recent days shown their support for Denmark and Greenland over Trump’s escalating threats, including by sending troops there.
- [Gaza buried under millions of tonnes of rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/gaza-buried-under-millions-of-tonnes-of-rubble/): More than two years of Israeli bombardment have left Gaza buried under an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble.
- [‘Profoundly pro-American’: Machado outlines a vision for Venezuela’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/profoundly-pro-american-machado-outlines-a-vision-for-venezuelas-future/): Machado said the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez would do the ‘dirty work’ of assuring a democratic transition.
- [Syrian army launches strikes against Kurdish-led SDF east of Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/syrian-army-launches-strikes-against-kurdish-led-sdf-east-of-aleppo/): This is a breaking news story. More to follow …
- [Iran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/iran-says-3000-people-arrested-as-antigovernment-protests-subside/): Internet access remains cut off as the streets of Tehran, other Iranian cities are largely calm after widescale unrest.
- [Who owns the Arctic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/who-owns-the-arctic/): Global warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice.
- [US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/us-says-canada-will-regret-decision-to-allow-chinese-evs-into-their-market/): US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.
- [Donald Trump praises Iran for halting mass executions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/donald-trump-praises-iran-for-halting-mass-executions/): US President Donald Trump praised Iran for halting what he said were plans to hang more than 800 political prisoners.
- [What are the hurdles to implementing phase two of Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/what-are-the-hurdles-to-implementing-phase-two-of-gaza-ceasefire/): The US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction.
- [Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/syrians-flee-aleppo-as-tensions-rise-with-kurdish-led-sdf/): Syrians are fleeing areas near Aleppo after the government ordered people to leave amid rising tensions with the SDF.
- [Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/iran-in-limbo-whats-next-for-country-under-internet-blackout/): Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests.
- [‘Nobel Prize And Laureate Are Inseparable’: Committee After Machado’s Move To Gift Trump Her Medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/nobel-prize-and-laureate-are-inseparable-committee-after-machados-move-to-gift-trump-her-medal/): The Nobel Institute confirmed the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared, after Trump claimed Maria Corina Machado gave him her prize during a White House meeting.
- ['I Respect The Fact': Trump Thanks Iran, Says It Has Called Off Planned Execution Of Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/i-respect-the-fact-trump-thanks-iran-says-it-has-called-off-planned-execution-of-protesters/): Donald Trump thanked Iran’s leadership for cancelling the scheduled executions of over 800 protesters, expressing respect on his Truth Social network.
- [Canada breaks with US on China tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/canada-breaks-with-us-on-china-tariffs/): Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor
- [X to block Grok AI’s undressing feature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/x-to-block-grok-ais-undressing-feature/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the global outrage of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok.
- [Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/canada-china-strike-trade-deals-to-slash-tariffs-on-evs-canola/): Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.
- [X Suffers Second Global Outage In A Week As Users Report Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/x-suffers-second-global-outage-in-a-week-as-users-report-disruptions/): X faced its second outage in a week, with thousands worldwide unable to access timelines or refresh posts. The company has not revealed the reason for the disruption.
- [‘Voting For Hindus Haram’: Videos Show Clerics Making Inflammatory Calls Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/voting-for-hindus-haram-videos-show-clerics-making-inflammatory-calls-ahead-of-bangladesh-polls/): Unverified but widely shared clips feature unnamed clerics urging voters to shun Hindu and non-Muslim candidates ahead of elections in Bangladesh.
- ['Honour Cannot Be Transferred' : Nobel Committee Reacts To Machado Giving Peace Prize To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/honour-cannot-be-transferred-nobel-committee-reacts-to-machado-giving-peace-prize-to-trump/): Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, sparking controversy. The Nobel Committee clarified Machado remains the laureate, and the gesture holds no legal effect.
- [Donald Trump Threatens To Put Tariffs On Countries If They Don't Go Along With Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/donald-trump-threatens-to-put-tariffs-on-countries-if-they-dont-go-along-with-greenland/): Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries opposing US control of Greenland, citing national security and escalating tensions with European allies over the Arctic territory.
- [Why is Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ for Big Oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/why-is-venezuela-uninvestable-for-big-oil/): After seizures, sanctions and collapse, can Venezuela ever win back Big Oil’s trust?
- [Iran holds more funerals after deadly unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/iran-holds-more-funerals-after-deadly-unrest/): Footage shows Iranians at funerals in Isfahan and Hamadan for those killed in protests authorities have called “riots.”
- [‘Inevitably difficult’: Inside a family’s fight against the US boat strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/inevitably-difficult-inside-a-familys-fight-against-the-us-boat-strikes/): The family of Alejandro Carranza filed the first complaint against the boat bombings. What barriers stand in their way?
- [Trump may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/trump-may-tariff-countries-that-dont-go-along-with-his-greenland-plan/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/palestinian-child-shot-dead-by-israeli-troops-in-occupied-west-bank/): Rights group says Palestinian children are ‘increasingly targets’ as Israeli military and settler violence soars.
- [Centre Approves Proposal To Acquire 114 Rafale Fighter Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/centre-approves-proposal-to-acquire-114-rafale-fighter-jets/): The move advances the Indian Air Force’s long-pending plan to bolster squadron strength, though further clearances are still needed.
- [Africa Cup of Nations: The Final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/africa-cup-of-nations-the-final/): After weeks of drama, it all comes down to this. The Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal vs Morocco.
- [South Korea’s former President Yoon sentenced to five years: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/south-koreas-former-president-yoon-sentenced-to-five-years-what-we-know/): Former leader found guilty of charges related to 2024 martial law decree, but could face death penalty in separate case.
- [Man Utd target Glasner to leave Palace, while Guehi set to sign for City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/16/man-utd-target-glasner-to-leave-palace-while-guehi-set-to-sign-for-city/): Oliver Glasner, who has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, confirms he will leave Crystal Palace.
- [Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/will-the-syrian-army-end-up-controlling-kurdish-held-areas/): The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.
- [How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/how-much-of-trumps-foreign-policy-is-driven-by-minerals-and-oil/): Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.
- [Chile forest fire death toll rises to 16 as state of emergency declared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/chile-forest-fire-death-toll-rises-to-16-as-state-of-emergency-declared/): Chilean President Gabriel Boric ‍has announced a ‍state of emergency in two southern regions.
- [‘Prepare To Deploy’: Pentagon Puts 1,500 Troops On Alert For Minnesota Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/prepare-to-deploy-pentagon-puts-1500-troops-on-alert-for-minnesota-protests/): The Pentagon readies 1,500 Alaska soldiers for possible Minnesota deployment amid protests over ICE actions and the shooting of Renee Good.
- [From PM Modi To Meloni: Who Has Been Invited To Join Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/from-pm-modi-to-meloni-who-has-been-invited-to-join-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace/): The Board of Peace will focus on governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment and large-scale funding in Gaza.
- [Syrian Govt, US-Backed SDF Agree To Immediate Ceasefire On All Fronts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syrian-govt-us-backed-sdf-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-on-all-fronts/): The agreement comes after Syrian government forces advanced into areas previously held by Kurdish-led forces in the northeast.
- [NATO Chief Rutte Speaks With Trump On Greenland, Arctic As Denmark Warns Alliance At Stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/nato-chief-rutte-speaks-with-trump-on-greenland-arctic-as-denmark-warns-alliance-at-stake/): NATO chief Mark Rutte discussed Greenland and Arctic security with US President Donald Trump, as Germany withdrew its reconnaissance team and 15 soldiers from Greenland.
- [Chile Declares State Of Emergency As Wildfires Kill 16, Force Mass Evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/chile-declares-state-of-emergency-as-wildfires-kill-16-force-mass-evacuations/): President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe after wildfires killed 16, destroyed 250 homes, and forced 20,000 evacuations. Fires threaten Penco and nearby communities.
- [Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/who-is-part-of-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza/): Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.
- [Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/trump-announces-new-tariffs-over-greenland-how-have-eu-allies-responded/): The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
- [Snow In The Sunshine State: Florida City Sees Rare Snowfall For Second Year In A Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/snow-in-the-sunshine-state-florida-city-sees-rare-snowfall-for-second-year-in-a-row/): Snow dusted the Florida Panhandle, turning beaches and palm fronds white. This marks the second January in a row with rare snowfall in the region.
- [South Africa’s Oldest Hindu Temple Risks Services Being Cut Over Unpaid Bills, Fraud Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/south-africas-oldest-hindu-temple-risks-services-being-cut-over-unpaid-bills-fraud-allegations/): Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam in Durban faces closure due to financial crisis and fraud allegations. SAHMS urges community support and announces a forensic audit to protect the legacy.
- [UAE President To Visit India For Talks On Strategic Ties Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/uae-president-to-visit-india-for-talks-on-strategic-ties-amid-west-asia-tensions/): This will be UAE president’s third official visit to India since taking office and his fifth visit to the country in the past decade.
- [Attack On Supreme Leader Will Be Declaration Of War, Warns Iran President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/attack-on-supreme-leader-will-be-declaration-of-war-warns-iran-president/): Pezeshkian warned any attack on Iran Supreme leader means war. Iran plans gradual internet restoration after a major shutdown amid protests and unrest blamed on the US and Israel.
- [Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syria-announces-ceasefire-agreement-with-kurd-led-sdf-after-heavy-fighting/): Agreement will see government takeover of SDF controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military.
- [Peace boards and technocrats won’t stem out Palestinian resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/peace-boards-and-technocrats-wont-stem-out-palestinian-resistance/): Any governance structure that does not take into account the Palestinian national aspirations is doomed to failure.
- [Benin’s opposition loses all parliamentary seats, provisional results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/benins-opposition-loses-all-parliamentary-seats-provisional-results-show/): Electoral commission says two parties aligned with President Patrice Talon win all 109 seats in the assembly.
- [PM Modi Receives Invitation From Trump To Join Gaza Peace Board: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/pm-modi-receives-invitation-from-trump-to-join-gaza-peace-board-sources/): Trump recently announced the formation of a Gaza board of peace, describing it as a key Phase Two step in a US-backed plan aimed at ending the war in the region
- [Sudan’s people endure ‘horror and hell’ in war, says UN rights chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/sudans-people-endure-horror-and-hell-in-war-says-un-rights-chief/): United Nations rights chief Volker Turk visits Sudan and says people in country are going through ‘hell’.
- [LIVE: Senegal vs Morocco – AFCON final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/live-senegal-vs-morocco-afcon-final/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat.
- [Trump Wants Countries To Pay $1 Billion For Permanent Membership In Peace Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/trump-wants-countries-to-pay-1-billion-for-permanent-membership-in-peace-board/): Trump announced the Gaza Board of Peace, chaired by himself. While members would be able to join for free, permanent spots require a $1 billion contribution.
- [‘Europe Won’t Be Blackmailed’: Danish PM After Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/europe-wont-be-blackmailed-danish-pm-after-trumps-tariff-threats-over-greenland/): Denmark PM’s comments came after a joint statement issued by the eight countries targeted by Trump’s proposed tariffs.
- [‘Why Are Americans Paying For AI In India?’: Trump’s Trade Advisor Raises Data Centre Energy Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/why-are-americans-paying-for-ai-in-india-trumps-trade-advisor-raises-data-centre-energy-costs/): Peter Navarro questions US electricity powering AI services like ChatGPT for users in India, raising trade and energy concerns amid rising US electricity costs.
- [Uganda's Museveni Secures Seventh Term, Extends 40-Year Rule After Contested Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/ugandas-museveni-secures-seventh-term-extends-40-year-rule-after-contested-election/): Museveni, 81, claimed 71.65 percent of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, a 43-year-old former singer, won 24.72 percent.
- [After Greenland, Is Trump Using Arctic Security To Pressure Canada Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/after-greenland-is-trump-using-arctic-security-to-pressure-canada-next/): Donald Trump urges Canada to boost Arctic defense against Russia and China, linking it to his Greenland ambitions and US dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- [Jagan Chapagain: Is the global humanitarian system breaking down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/jagan-chapagain-is-the-global-humanitarian-system-breaking-down/): The IFRC chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars.
- [Trump Invites Pakistan PM Sharif To Join Gaza Board Of Peace: What It Means For India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/trump-invites-pakistan-pm-sharif-to-join-gaza-board-of-peace-what-it-means-for-india-exclusive/): Indian intelligence sources said that Pakistan’s involvement is symbolic and narrative-driven.
- [Countries Targeted By Trump’s Tariffs Over Greenland Stance Warn Of ‘Dangerous Downward Spiral’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/countries-targeted-by-trumps-tariffs-over-greenland-stance-warn-of-dangerous-downward-spiral/): The countries expressed full support for the people of Greenland, stressing their readiness to engage in dialogue based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- [Jamaat Candidate’s Kin Threatens To ‘Slit Throats’ Of BNP Workers In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/jamaat-candidates-kin-threatens-to-slit-throats-of-bnp-workers-in-bangladesh/): Zakaria Niyogi, nephew of Jamaat candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi, openly threatened BNP workers during a protest rally, and a video of his remarks went viral in Bangladesh.
- [US Strikes Kill Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader, Kurdish Forces Leave Syria's Largest Oil Field | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/us-strikes-kill-al-qaeda-linked-leader-kurdish-forces-leave-syrias-largest-oil-field-top-updates/): The pullback on Sunday comes amid government advances in Syria’s north and east following months of stalled negotiations over Kurdish integration into the state.
- [Italy’s PM Meloni calls Trump’s Greenland tariffs on Europe a mistake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/italys-pm-meloni-calls-trumps-greenland-tariffs-on-europe-a-mistake/): Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has criticised US President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on European countries.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa restores citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syrias-al-sharaa-restores-citizenship-and-language-rights-to-syrian-kurds/): Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a decree formally restoring citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds.
- [Syrian army advances on SDF stronghold of Raqqa: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syrian-army-advances-on-sdf-stronghold-of-raqqa-whats-the-latest/): Military takes control of Tabqa in Raqqa governorate, and President al-Sharaa signs a decree recognising Kurdish rights.
- [Who’s on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and why does Israel have objections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/whos-on-trumps-board-of-peace-and-why-does-israel-have-objections/): US President Donald Trump has named high-level members of his ‘Board of Peace’ to oversee Gaza’s post-war transition.
- [The threat against Greenland shows that we need to stop appeasing Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/the-threat-against-greenland-shows-that-we-need-to-stop-appeasing-trump/): The world must unite in standing up to imperial bullying and preserving the rules-based order.
- [Recent fighting in Syria is “a nightmare scenario for the US”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/recent-fighting-in-syria-is-a-nightmare-scenario-for-the-us/): “This is the nightmare scenario for Western policymakers.”
- [Police chief steps down after UK fallout from ban on Tel Aviv football fan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/police-chief-steps-down-after-uk-fallout-from-ban-on-tel-aviv-football-fan/): UK police chief retires after backlash over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year.
- [8 Killed In 3 Avalanches In Austrian Alps, Rescuers Urge Skiers To Heed Warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/8-killed-in-3-avalanches-in-austrian-alps-rescuers-urge-skiers-to-heed-warnings/): At least eight people died in three avalanches in the Austrian Alps, affecting Czech ski tourers in Murtal and skiers in Pongau near Salzburg, despite repeated avalanche warnings.
- ['Not Even Symbolically': Nobel Foundation Rejects Machado's Peace Prize Handover To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/not-even-symbolically-nobel-foundation-rejects-machados-peace-prize-handover-to-trump/): The Foundation stressed that one of its core missions is to safeguard the dignity of the prizes and uphold the stipulations of Alfred Nobel’s will.
- [‘Absolutely Unacceptable’: South Korean President Warns Against Overcharging, Rudeness Toward Tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/absolutely-unacceptable-south-korean-president-warns-against-overcharging-rudeness-toward-tourists/): Lee Jae-myung condemned overcharging and rude treatment of tourists in South Korea, urging ministries to act.
- [Voters in Portugal electing new president, could be far-right winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/voters-in-portugal-electing-new-president-could-be-far-right-winner/): Among the frontrunners is Andre Ventura, whose far-right party is the second-largest in parliament.
- [Israel recognises Homesh settlement to “prevent a Palestinian state”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/israel-recognises-homesh-settlement-to-prevent-a-palestinian-state/): “So, whether you call it a settlement or an outpost actually doesn’t matter. They’re all war crimes.”
- [Alcaraz, Sabalenka make stuttering starts to Australian Open 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/alcaraz-sabalenka-make-stuttering-starts-to-australian-open-2026/): Top seeds are pushed despite straight-sets wins as the tennis Grand Slam gets under way on a hot day in Melbourne.
- [‘Everything is bad’: Fear and anxiety grip Iranians abroad amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/everything-is-bad-fear-and-anxiety-grip-iranians-abroad-amid-protests/): Iranians in the diaspora express worry about loved ones during an internet shutdown and deadly demonstrations.
- [China’s UK Mega Embassy Plan Triggers Opposition Protests Over Espionage Fears As Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/chinas-uk-mega-embassy-plan-triggers-opposition-protests-over-espionage-fears-as-deadline-nears/): Kemi Badenoch and opposition leaders urge the government to reject China’s mega-embassy plans in London, citing security risks and harassment, as the deadline nears.
- [Iranian Official Says 'Verified' Death Toll In Protests Reaches At Least 5,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/iranian-official-says-verified-death-toll-in-protests-reaches-at-least-5000/): An Iranian official reported at least 5,000 deaths in recent protests, including 500 security forces, with major clashes in Kurdish regions.
- [Iran Weighs Gradual Internet Restoration After Shutdown As Fears Grow Over Permanent Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/iran-weighs-gradual-internet-restoration-after-shutdown-as-fears-grow-over-permanent-curbs/): Iran has been under a near-total communications blackout since January 8, cutting off internet access for around 92 million people.
- [Nawaz Sharif Daughter-in-Law Dons Sabyasachi, Tahiliani Bridal Ensemble, Sparks Debate In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/nawaz-sharif-daughter-in-law-dons-sabyasachi-tahiliani-bridal-ensemble-sparks-debate-in-pakistan/): Junaid Safdar married Shanzay Ali Rohail in Lahore. Shanzay’s Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga sparked debate online.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir May Meet US President Trump In Davos | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-army-chief-asim-munir-may-meet-us-president-trump-in-davos-exclusive/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif is leaving for Zurich on Monday, along with a large delegation. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir is likely to accompany Sharif
- [NASA’s Rocket Rolls To Launch Pad As Countdown Begins For First Crewed Moon Mission In 50 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/nasas-rocket-rolls-to-launch-pad-as-countdown-begins-for-first-crewed-moon-mission-in-50-years/): The rollout, which took up to 12 hours, saw the massive orange-and-white rocket slowly transported from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center.
- [Syrian government forces seize strategic town in Raqqa as SDF retreats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syrian-government-forces-seize-strategic-town-in-raqqa-as-sdf-retreats/): The Syrian army captures Tabqa, intensifying their push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River.
- [Israeli attacks wound civilians across Gaza in latest ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/israeli-attacks-wound-civilians-across-gaza-in-latest-ceasefire-violations/): Gaza City, al-Mawasi and Bureij refugee camp all come under Israeli air attacks and gunfire.
- [Teenage Boy Critical After Shark Attack At Sydney Harbour Beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/teenage-boy-critical-after-shark-attack-at-sydney-harbour-beach/): A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a shark attack at Shark Beach, Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour. Police urge swimmers to avoid nearby waters after the incident.
- [Video: Residents in Deir Hafer celebrate after Syrian army pushes out SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/video-residents-in-deir-hafer-celebrate-after-syrian-army-pushes-out-sdf/): People in the Syrian town of Deir Hafer have been celebrating after the Syrian army pushed out the SDF.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Greenland’s capital as thousands protest US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/al-jazeera-reports-from-greenlands-capital-as-thousands-protest-us-threats/): Thousands of Greenlanders have protested US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to seize control of their homeland
- [Just like Venezuela, Iran, too, is expendable for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/just-like-venezuela-iran-too-is-expendable-for-russia/): Moscow is focused on winning in Ukraine; all else is a means to that end.
- [TTP Challenges Pakistan Army, Blows Up Another Bridge After Waziristan’s Shewa | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/ttp-challenges-pakistan-army-blows-up-another-bridge-after-waziristans-shewa-exclusive/): “This is TTP’s massive winter offensive to paralyse Pakistan military’s movement in tribal areas. The supply lines and communication has been cut off,” sources said
- [Turkiye’s Sonmez aids ball girl, enters Australian Open second round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/turkiyes-sonmez-aids-ball-girl-enters-australian-open-second-round/): Zeynep Sonmez runs and helps a fainting ball girl by guiding her to a seat during her shock win in the first round.
- [Week in pictures: From anti-Trump protests in Greenland to Uganda elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/week-in-pictures-from-anti-trump-protests-in-greenland-to-uganda-elections/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats to take it over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/thousands-march-in-greenland-against-trumps-threats-to-take-it-over/): Greenlanders march in Nuuk opposing Trump’s plan to control the Arctic island and impose tariffs on Europe.
- [At least six killed in Pakistan as fire rips through Karachi shopping mall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/at-least-six-killed-in-pakistan-as-fire-rips-through-karachi-shopping-mall/): Pakistani leaders offer condolences as firefighters battle a major blaze in Karachi.
- [Two killed, dozens wounded in large Russian drone attacks across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/two-killed-dozens-wounded-in-large-russian-drone-attacks-across-ukraine/): More than 200,000 people in the Russian-occupied part of Zaporizhia are without power after a Ukrainian strike.
- [‘He Fooled Us’: Iranian Protesters Accuse Trump Of Betraying Them After Raising Hopes Of Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/he-fooled-us-iranian-protesters-accuse-trump-of-betraying-them-after-raising-hopes-of-support/): Iranian protesters felt betrayed by Donald Trump after his initial support gave way to inaction, fueling anger and disillusionment amid rising calls for political reform.
- [Deadly fire rips through Karachi shopping mall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/deadly-fire-rips-through-karachi-shopping-mall/): Video shows firefighters battling a deadly blaze at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan.
- [Syrian forces capture Tabqa, nation’s largest dam amid swift push on Raqqa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syrian-forces-capture-tabqa-nations-largest-dam-amid-swift-push-on-raqqa/): Syria’s army accelerates its campaign, securing key infrastructure and forcing Kurdish-led SDF retreat.
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei blames Trump for deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-blames-trump-for-deadly-protests/): Iran’s supreme leader has accused US President Donald Trump of being behind the deaths of ‘several thousand’ protesters.
- [Anti-ICE protesters chase anti-Islam ‘influencer’ Jake Lang in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/anti-ice-protesters-chase-anti-islam-influencer-jake-lang-in-minneapolis/): Anti-ICE protesters clashed with counter demonstrators in Minneapolis during a pro-ICE rally organised by Jake Lang.
- [Anti-ICE rally chases off US far-right influencer Jake Lang in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/anti-ice-rally-chases-off-us-far-right-influencer-jake-lang-in-minneapolis/): About 10 people had gathered for Lang’s anti-Islam, anti-Somali and pro-ICE demonstration at City Hall.
- [The cleaner: One woman’s mission to help Britain’s hoarders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/the-cleaner-one-womans-mission-to-help-britains-hoarders/): For Jo Powell, cleaning is about restoring dignity and understanding the grief and shame behind every pile of rubbish.
- [Jerusalem Patriarch, churches say Christian Zionism threatens Christianity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/jerusalem-patriarch-churches-say-christian-zionism-threatens-christianity/): Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.
- [‘Enormous pain in my heart’: Palestinian evictions mount in East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/enormous-pain-in-my-heart-palestinian-evictions-mount-in-east-jerusalem/): Legal appeals by Palestinians who have lived in occupied East Jerusalem for generations were denied in the new year.
- ['National Security' Trumps NATO? EU Says Russia, China Having 'Field Day' Over Greenland Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/national-security-trumps-nato-eu-says-russia-china-having-field-day-over-greenland-turmoil/): The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said a division among allies — US and majority EU member countries are part of NATO — will benefit China and Russia
- [US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets CM Fadnavis, Praises Mumbai In ‘Successful’ Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-meets-cm-fadnavis-praises-mumbai-in-successful-visit/): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor praised Mumbai after high-level meetings with Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Malhotra, Mukesh Ambani, N. Chandrasekaran and other leaders.
- [Syria fighting live: SDF braces for Raqqa assault as gov’t troops march on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/syria-fighting-live-sdf-braces-for-raqqa-assault-as-govt-troops-march-on/): Syria’s military says it captured the strategic town of Tabqah from the Kurdish-led SDF during its whirlwind offensive.
- [Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane that had 11 people on board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/indonesian-rescuers-find-wreckage-of-plane-that-had-11-people-on-board/): A helicopter has spotted what appears to be a small aircraft window in a forested area on a slope of Mount Bulusaraung.
- [Thousands rally in Serbia as students continue fight against corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/thousands-rally-in-serbia-as-students-continue-fight-against-corruption/): University students have proposed banning corrupt officials from politics and investigating their wealth.
- [Guatemala prisoners take workers hostages in riots across three facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/guatemala-prisoners-take-workers-hostages-in-riots-across-three-facilities/): Officials say 46 workers are being held, with gang members behind the riots seeking better conditions.
- [US-backed Palestinian committee shares mission statement on Gaza governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/us-backed-palestinian-committee-shares-mission-statement-on-gaza-governance/): The technocratic body will operate under the direction of Trump’s ‘board of peace’, stacked with pro-Israel figures.
- [‘Second Saturday Belongs To Army–Navy’: Trump To Issue Order Protecting Traditional Broadcast Slot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/second-saturday-belongs-to-army-navy-trump-to-issue-order-protecting-traditional-broadcast-slot/): Donald Trump pledges an executive order to keep the Army–Navy Game on its traditional date, preserving it from college playoffs and commercial interests.
- ['Greenland Not For Sale': Show Of Unity As Thousands March Against Trump's Takeover Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/greenland-not-for-sale-show-of-unity-as-thousands-march-against-trumps-takeover-push/): Many protesters said frustration had reached a tipping point after repeated statements from Trump suggesting the United States would take Greenland “one way or the other.”
- [Trump’s ‘board of peace’ appears to seek wider mandate beyond Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/trumps-board-of-peace-appears-to-seek-wider-mandate-beyond-gaza/): While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as ‘bold new approach to resolving global conflicts’.
- [Military leader Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/military-leader-doumbouya-sworn-in-as-guineas-president/): Doumbouya was declared victor in the West African country’s first election since he led the 2021 military takeover.
- [EU Freezes Trade Deal With US After New Trump Tariffs Over Greenland Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/eu-freezes-trade-deal-with-us-after-new-trump-tariffs-over-greenland-demand/): European People’s Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber said that while there had been broad approval for the trade agreement, the process could not move forward.
- ['Won't Be Blackmailed': EU, UK Respond To Trump's 10% Tariff Over Greenland 'Purchase'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/wont-be-blackmailed-eu-uk-respond-to-trumps-10-tariff-over-greenland-purchase/): Several European leaders condemned the tariffs as “unacceptable” as Greenland’s minister praised them for a strong response to the move linked to the future of the Arctic island
- ['Runs Contrary To...': Netanyahu Objects To Composition Of Trump's 'Board Of Peace' For Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/runs-contrary-to-netanyahu-objects-to-composition-of-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza/): On Friday, White House announced the names on the board’s portfolio, which will be crucial to restoring peace in Gaza.
- [Three Killed, Several Injured As Massive Fire Engulfs Gul Plaza Mall In Pakistan's Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/three-killed-several-injured-as-massive-fire-engulfs-gul-plaza-mall-in-pakistans-karachi/): As per the initial findings, the fire was caused by a short circuit in one of the shops, which then spread throughout the mall.
- [Hindu Shop Owner Beaten To Death With Shovel While Protecting Employee; 3 Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/hindu-shop-owner-beaten-to-death-with-shovel-while-protecting-employee-3-held/): The victim, identified as Liton Chandra Das, owned a small hotel and sweet shop in the Kaliganj area, said authorities.
- ['World Peace At Stake': Trump Says US Open To Negotiations With Denmark Over Greenland Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/world-peace-at-stake-trump-says-us-open-to-negotiations-with-denmark-over-greenland-plan/): Reiterating his long-standing push for US control of the Arctic island, Trump claimed Greenland had become strategically vulnerable
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,424](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1424/): These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-urges-de-escalation-as-syrian-army-advances-on-kurdish-held-territory/): Kurdish-led SDF accuses Syrian forces of violating withdrawal deal as they take key towns and oilfields.
- [US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/us-says-it-killed-al-qaeda-affiliated-leader-tied-to-deadly-syria-ambush/): CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
- [EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/eu-mercosur-bloc-sign-free-trade-deal-after-25-years-of-negotiations/): European and South American leaders say pact sends ‘clear signal’ amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.
- [Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th term, opponent calls results ‘fake’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/ugandas-museveni-wins-7th-term-opponent-calls-results-fake/): Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, according to official results.
- [Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/nigeria-beat-egypt-on-penalties-to-claim-afcon-bronze-medal/): Stanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egypt for third place at 2025 AFCON.
- [Video Of Machado’s Daring Escape From Venezuela To Accept Nobel Released | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/video-of-machados-daring-escape-from-venezuela-to-accept-nobel-released-watch/): Machado, who had been banned from public office and was in hiding for nearly a year amid a government crackdown, fled Venezuela in a covert operation to accept the award.
- [Indonesia searches for missing plane with at least 10 on board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/indonesia-searches-for-missing-plane-with-at-least-10-on-board/): Fisheries minister says three employees from ministry on board plane, operated by Indonesia Air Transport.
- [Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reels from power outages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/zelenskyy-demands-faster-energy-imports-as-ukraine-reels-from-power-outages/): Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure leave thousands without power in freezing winter temperatures.
- [Syrian army takes control of Deir Hafer, Maskana under agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/syrian-army-takes-control-of-deir-hafer-maskana-under-agreement/): Syrian government troops have moved into dozens of towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate as the SDF withdraw.
- [What’s pushing Canada and China closer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/whats-pushing-canada-and-china-closer/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails his visit to China as ‘historic’.
- [Who Was Ripon Saha? Hindu Man Killed For Demanding Fuel Payment At Bangladesh Petrol Pump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/17/who-was-ripon-saha-hindu-man-killed-for-demanding-fuel-payment-at-bangladesh-petrol-pump/): The SUV driver, suspected of being owned by a former senior BNP member, reportedly attempted to leave without paying and ran over the worker.
- [ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/isil-fighters-flee-jail-as-syrian-army-clashes-with-kurdish-led-sdf/): Syrian army tells Al Jazeera Arabic it is now in complete control of city of al-Shaddadi in northeast Syria.
- [From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi’s story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/from-a-refugee-family-to-nobel-laureate-omar-yaghis-story/): Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi on how humble beginnings fueled breakthrough science against the climate crisis.
- [Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/could-events-in-syria-have-a-wider-impact-for-kurds/): Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.
- [Iconic Fashion Designer Valentino Dies At 93; Meloni Says ‘Italy Lost A Legend’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/iconic-fashion-designer-valentino-dies-at-93-meloni-says-italy-lost-a-legend/): The legendary designer passed away at his home in Rome, surrounded by his loved ones, the Valentino Garavani Foundation said on Instagram.
- [New Video Of Daring Heist Exposes Shocking Lapse At The Louvre, Netizens Suspect ‘Inside Job’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/new-video-of-daring-heist-exposes-shocking-lapse-at-the-louvre-netizens-suspect-inside-job/): A CCTV video from inside the Apollo Gallery showed two burglars smashing display cases and walking away with jewels worth over $100 million in the presence of guards.
- [Jet2 Passengers Left Behind As Spain-Bound Flight From Manchester Takes Off Without Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/jet2-passengers-left-behind-as-spain-bound-flight-from-manchester-takes-off-without-them/): Jet2 passengers at Manchester Airport missed their Alicante flight after being stranded in a stairwell due to a directional error. Jet2 has launched probe.
- [What Is the Mysterious 'Ring Nebula' Spotted 2,600 Light-Years From Earth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/what-is-the-mysterious-ring-nebula-spotted-2600-light-years-from-earth/): The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, is a glowing shell of gas and dust created when a dying star shed its outer layers.
- [China’s Population Drops For Fourth Year In A Row As Birth Rate Drops 17% To Record Low](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/chinas-population-drops-for-fourth-year-in-a-row-as-birth-rate-drops-17-to-record-low/): China’s population fell by 3.39 million in 2025 to 1.405 billion as births hit a record low, despite incentives. Over-60s now make up 23%, with rapid ageing and rising death rates.
- [Imran Khan's Sister Says Former Pakistan PM 'Will Not Break' Despite Solitary Confinement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/imran-khans-sister-says-former-pakistan-pm-will-not-break-despite-solitary-confinement-exclusive/): Aleema said people were raising concerns about Imran Khan’s solitary confinement, but stressed that the bigger question was why he continues to remain in prison.
- [‘Leave Greenland Alone’: Protester Disrupts US National Anthem At NBA Game In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/leave-greenland-alone-protester-disrupts-us-national-anthem-at-nba-game-in-london/): At O2 Arena, a protester shouted “Leave Greenland alone!” during Vanessa Williams’ US anthem at the Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic NBA game.
- [Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/djokovic-wins-opening-match-against-martinez-at-australian-open/): Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for ‍a record ‍25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory against Pedro Martinez.
- [Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/senegal-morocco-play-out-an-embarrassing-afcon-2025-final-in-rabat/): Africa Cup of Nations final marred by on- and off-field controversy with Senegal claiming 1-0 win over hosts Morocco.
- [AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/ar-rahman-indian-composer-faces-backlash-for-bias-in-bollywood-remarks/): The Oscar-winning composer faces backlash for saying he lost work due to ‘communal bias’ in Bollywood.
- [The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/the-us-economy-seems-strong-after-a-year-of-trump-but-is-it-really/): While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
- [PM Modi, UAE President Condemn Cross-Border Terror, Boost Nuclear Ties At ‘Short, Substantive’ Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/pm-modi-uae-president-condemn-cross-border-terror-boost-nuclear-ties-at-short-substantive-meet/): India and the UAE agreed to deepen nuclear and energy ties and signed key agreements during a brief but high-level meeting in New Delhi.
- [Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled In New York, New Jersey Due To Snowy Weather Over Weekend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/hundreds-of-flights-cancelled-in-new-york-new-jersey-due-to-snowy-weather-over-weekend/): Several flights at John F Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Airport faced delays and cancellations throughout Sunday in New York.
- [Donald Trump Declines To Rule Out Force To Annexe Greenland: 'No Comment'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/donald-trump-declines-to-rule-out-force-to-annexe-greenland-no-comment/): Trump has intensified his push to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark, threatening tariffs on European allies who opposed his actions.
- [Trump's Gaza Peace Board Faces Opposition As France Pulls Back, Canada Refuses To Pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/trumps-gaza-peace-board-faces-opposition-as-france-pulls-back-canada-refuses-to-pay/): Several countries have expressed concern over Trump’s Gaza Peace Board, saying it would undermine the work of UN in Gaza.
- [Putin Ally Says Trump’s Greenland Push Strengthens Russia’s Case To Invade Seven Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/putin-ally-says-trumps-greenland-push-strengthens-russias-case-to-invade-seven-countries/): Kremlin-linked ideologue Alexander Dugin names Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan as potential targets.
- [Smotrich says Trump’s plan for Gaza is ‘bad for Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/smotrich-says-trumps-plan-for-gaza-is-bad-for-israel/): Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza.
- [Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/maccabi-football-fans-and-the-ousting-of-a-uk-police-chief-why-it-matters/): Experts warn that politicisation of a policing decision sets a ‘dangerous precedent’ for democracy in the UK.
- [Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit Pakistan Soon, Says Shehbaz Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-visit-pakistan-soon-says-shehbaz-sharif/): Xi Jinping’s expected visit will come as Pakistan’s engagement with the US has gained momentum, which has raised eyebrows in Beijing.
- [Islamic State Behind Kabul Attack That Claimed 6 Victims, Including 2 Chinese Nationals: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/islamic-state-behind-kabul-attack-that-claimed-6-victims-including-2-chinese-nationals-sources/): ISIS attacked Kabul killing six people including two Chinese nationals; sources suggest the terror group harbors animosity towards Beijing.
- ['Surrender Within 3 Days': Iran Police Chief's Ultimatum To Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/surrender-within-3-days-iran-police-chiefs-ultimatum-to-protesters/): Iranian police chief urged deceived protesters to surrender within three days, promising leniency. WEF confirmed Abbas Araghchi will skip Davos after recent civilian deaths.
- [Yemen faces worst food crisis since 2022, aid group warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/yemen-faces-worst-food-crisis-since-2022-aid-group-warns/): Aid cuts, conflict and economic collapse push millions of Yemenis towards severe hunger in 2026.
- [In Iran, the US-Israeli addiction to hybrid warfare is on full display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/in-iran-the-us-israeli-addiction-to-hybrid-warfare-is-on-full-display/): Hybrid war tactics help explain why Trump’s strategy oscillates between threats of war and false offers of peace.
- [Who are the Kurds?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/who-are-the-kurds/): The Kurds are widely believed to be the largest stateless ethnic group in the world.
- [‘Will Go Down In History’, ‘Selfish Interests’: Russia, China Hit Out At Trump On Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/will-go-down-in-history-selfish-interests-russia-china-hit-out-at-trump-on-greenland/): Dmitry Peskov and Guo Jiakun hit back after Donald Trump links global security to US control of Greenland.
- [Indian-Origin Man Accepts Responsibility In Wife's Death, Denies Murder In Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/indian-origin-man-accepts-responsibility-in-wifes-death-denies-murder-in-australia/): Vikrant Thakur admitted manslaughter but denied murder in Adelaide court after Supriya Thakur’s death
- [Piyush Goyal Meets US Senator Daines And Envoy Gor, Holds Talks On Bilateral Relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/piyush-goyal-meets-us-senator-daines-and-envoy-gor-holds-talks-on-bilateral-relationship/): Piyush Goyal met US Senator Daines and Ambassador Sergio Gor to discuss India-US bilateral ties and trade talks amid ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement.
- [Trump asks Putin to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ even as Ukraine war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/trump-asks-putin-to-join-gaza-board-of-peace-even-as-ukraine-war-rages/): The Kremlin says it is seeking to “clarify all the nuances” of the offer from Washington.
- [Keir Starmer says Trump’s tariffs over Greenland are ‘completely wrong’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/keir-starmer-says-trumps-tariffs-over-greenland-are-completely-wrong/): Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on allies over Greenland are ‘completely wrong’.
- ['Trump Could Face A Big Fight': Eurasia Group's Chief Warns US's Greenland Move May End NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/trump-could-face-a-big-fight-eurasia-groups-chief-warns-uss-greenland-move-may-end-nato/): Trump has repeatedly threatened to take over Greenland “one way or the other,” prompting European nations to push back.
- [Several Killed In Blast In Kabul, Says Taliban Interior Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/several-killed-in-blast-in-kabul-says-taliban-interior-ministry/): Afghan Times quoted sources saying the blast was allegedly carried out by rival factions within the Taliban reportedly targeting a vehicle carrying Chinese officials.
- [Royal Swing, Pashmina Shawls In Silver Boxes: PM Modi’s Gifts To UAE President Al Nahyan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/royal-swing-pashmina-shawls-in-silver-boxes-pm-modis-gifts-to-uae-president-al-nahyan/): PM Modi welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, gifting a carved wooden jhula and Kashmiri Pashmina shawls during his diplomatic visit.
- ['Not Right To Be Represented': WEF Says Iran Will Skip Forum Over Deadly Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/not-right-to-be-represented-wef-says-iran-will-skip-forum-over-deadly-protests/): Iranian Foreign Minister had been scheduled to speak on Tuesday during the gathering of global leaders, business executives and policymakers at the Swiss ski resort town.
- [Journey In Royal Style: The World’s Best Luxury Trains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/journey-in-royal-style-the-worlds-best-luxury-trains/): From the Orient Express to India’s Palace on Wheels, explore the world’s most luxurious train journeys and their iconic routes.
- [What Is Blue Davos And Why Is 2026 The ‘Year of Water’? All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/what-is-blue-davos-and-why-is-2026-the-year-of-water-all-you-need-to-know/): The WEF will highlight water ecosystems, the global water cycle, and the ‘blue economy’ as key areas for global cooperation at Davos
- [Israel launches ‘large-scale’ military raid in occupied West Bank’s Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/israel-launches-large-scale-military-raid-in-occupied-west-banks-hebron/): Army deploys armoured vehicles and imposes curfew in the city, shutting down neighbourhoods.
- [The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/the-uk-is-now-willing-to-undermine-british-institutions-to-protect-israel/): British football fans are regularly banned without scandal. Why is it that Israeli fans cannot be?
- [Several killed in Kabul blast, Afghan Interior Ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/several-killed-in-kabul-blast-afghan-interior-ministry-says/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Inter Milan vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/inter-milan-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Leaders Arsenal itching to get back to winning ways against Inter in league phase of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Receives UAE President, IMF Upgrades India's Growth Forecast & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/news18-evening-digest-pm-modi-receives-uae-president-imf-upgrades-indias-growth-forecast-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Putin Invited To Join Donald Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’; Delhi HC Rejects Kuldeep Sengar’s Plea For Suspension Of Sentence In Unnao Custodial Death Case
- ['Vision Of A Tiger': Macron Laughs Off 'Harmless' Eye Condition, But The Internet Has More To Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/vision-of-a-tiger-macron-laughs-off-harmless-eye-condition-but-the-internet-has-more-to-say/): French President Emmanuel Macron was sporting a puffy, red eye during a recent New Year address to the armed forces, which triggered online vitriol against his wife Brigitte Macron
- [Energy Breakthrough: Over A Billion Barrel Of Oil And Gas Discovered In This Place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/energy-breakthrough-over-a-billion-barrel-of-oil-and-gas-discovered-in-this-place/): USGS found major new oil and gas reserves in Texas’ Permian Basin, with Woodford and Barnett shales holding enough for 10 months of US gas and 10 weeks of oil at current usage.
- [EU Leaders To Convene Emergency Summit On Jan 22 Over Trump's Greenland Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/eu-leaders-to-convene-emergency-summit-on-jan-22-over-trumps-greenland-threats/): EU leaders to meet in Brussels for an emergency summit after Trump threatened tariffs over Greenland. EU may use the anti-coercion instrument if Trump does not back down.
- [Video: Questions in Gaza over phase 2 of ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/video-questions-in-gaza-over-phase-2-of-ceasefire/): Palestinians are questioning Israel’s commitment to the second phase of the US-backed ceasefire deal for Gaza.
- [India is profiling Kashmir mosques, raising new surveillance fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/india-is-profiling-kashmir-mosques-raising-new-surveillance-fears/): Residents say police exercise feels less like routine survey and more like an attempt to control religious institutions.
- [Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/foreign-influence-somalias-fight-for-unity/): On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
- [What happened in controversial AFCON final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/what-happened-in-controversial-afcon-final/): Senegal’s win in the 2026 AFCON final will be remembered for their walk off pitch after a controversial penalty decision
- [How Russia is weaponising the freezing weather in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/how-russia-is-weaponising-the-freezing-weather-in-ukraine/): Freezing temperatures and Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have left much of Kyiv without reliable heat.
- [Trump tells Norway PM not bound to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/trump-tells-norway-pm-not-bound-to-think-purely-of-peace-after-nobel-snub/): Barbed message to Oslo follows Trump’s bitterness over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize he coveted.
- [Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/guatemala-declares-30-day-state-of-emergency-after-prison-riots/): Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks.
- [‘Completely Wrong’: UK PM Starmer Slams Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat, Warns Against Trade War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/completely-wrong-uk-pm-starmer-slams-trumps-greenland-tariff-threat-warns-against-trade-war/): Keir Starmer criticises Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on European allies over Greenland, urging diplomacy and support for Greenland and Denmark’s autonomy.
- [‘Staking My Political Future As PM’: Japan's Takaichi Calls Snap Election In February](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/staking-my-political-future-as-pm-japans-takaichi-calls-snap-election-in-february/): Sanae Takaichi calls a snap election for February 8, seeking support for tax cuts, increased spending, and a new security strategy to boost Japan’s defence.
- [PM Modi Receives UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan At Delhi Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/pm-modi-receives-uae-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-at-delhi-airport/): UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in India for talks aimed at strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
- [Dream Europe Trip On A Budget: Best Itineraries Under Rs 1 Lakh For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/dream-europe-trip-on-a-budget-best-itineraries-under-rs-1-lakh-for-indians/): While the €90 visa fee is fixed, the total visa application outlay can rise with service fees and optional add-ons.
- [Bangladeshis With Business, Tourist Visas To Pay $15,000 Bond From Jan 21 To Enter US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/bangladeshis-with-business-tourist-visas-to-pay-15000-bond-from-jan-21-to-enter-us/): The US Embassy in Dhaka announced that from January 21, 2026, Bangladeshis approved for new B1/B2 visas must pay up to $15000 bond, refundable if visa terms are followed.
- [Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/deadly-high-speed-train-collision-in-spain-kills-dozens/): Rescue efforts continue after high-speed train crash in southern Spain kills at least 39 and injures more than 150.
- [Power lines and power struggles: Unpacking Syria’s push towards unification](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/power-lines-and-power-struggles-unpacking-syrias-push-towards-unification/): As government takes control of resource-rich areas, rebuilding trust will be key to achieving a united Syria.
- [Refusing to play by the rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/refusing-to-play-by-the-rules/): Trump administration’s abduction of a head of state throws into question the future of international law.
- [Activist arrested over protesting US actions in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/activist-arrested-over-protesting-us-actions-in-venezuela/): Activist arrested over protesting US actions in Venezuela
- [Vladimir Putin Invited To Join Donald Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace', Says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/vladimir-putin-invited-to-join-donald-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-says-kremlin/): The Trump administration has invited political leaders, diplomats and business figures from around the world to join the new board, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [From Real Estate To Crypto: Inside Donald Trump's Expanding Fortune In His Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/from-real-estate-to-crypto-inside-donald-trumps-expanding-fortune-in-his-second-term/): Traditionally known for real estate holdings, such as golf courses and branded properties, and licensing deals, Trump’s wealth profile has shifted dramatically
- [World’s Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled In Sri Lanka, Valued At Up To $400 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/worlds-largest-purple-star-sapphire-unveiled-in-sri-lanka-valued-at-up-to-400-million/): The Star of Pure Land, a 3,563-carat purple star sapphire found near Rathnapura, Sri Lanka, is valued at up to 400 million dollars and is the largest documented of its kind.
- [Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/why-is-germany-trying-to-build-europes-strongest-conventional-army/): Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.
- [Japan’s PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament, call snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/japans-pm-takaichi-will-dissolve-parliament-call-snap-election/): This is a breaking news story.
- [New storm to hit Gaza, piling on suffering for thousands of displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/new-storm-to-hit-gaza-piling-on-suffering-for-thousands-of-displaced/): Nearly all of the flimsy tents in displacement camps have been rendered unusable due to the harsh winter conditions.
- [Only 71 Of 645 Incidents Involving Minorities In 2025 Were Communal: Bangladesh Data Shared By Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/only-71-of-645-incidents-involving-minorities-in-2025-were-communal-bangladesh-data-shared-by-yunus/): “The data demonstrates that most incidents involving minority victims were not driven by communal hostility, but by broader criminal and social factors,” it said
- [Aftermath of deadly train collision in southern Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/aftermath-of-deadly-train-collision-in-southern-spain/): Video shows the aftermath of a fatal rail accident in southern Spain, where a high-speed train derailed.
- [Video: Celebrations in Senegal after controversial AFCON final win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/video-celebrations-in-senegal-after-controversial-afcon-final-win/): Senegalese fans have been celebrating their team’s controversial 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final victory.
- [Syria’s President al-Sharaa to meet SDF leader Abdi after ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/syrias-president-al-sharaa-to-meet-sdf-leader-abdi-after-ceasefire-deal/): Talks follow a truce that ended days of fighting and brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.
- [Syrians celebrate ceasefire deal between government and SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/syrians-celebrate-ceasefire-deal-between-government-and-sdf/): Celebrations erupted in Syria after a ceasefire between the government and the Kurdish-led SDF halted deadly fighting.
- [Spain train crash live: At least 39 killed in high-speed collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/spain-train-crash-live-at-least-39-killed-in-high-speed-collision/): Dozens of people wounded in the crash in Cordoba province.
- [Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as wildfires kill at least 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/chile-declares-state-of-catastrophe-as-wildfires-kill-at-least-18/): The wildfires force 50,000 people to flee, as President Gabriel Boric declares emergency.
- [Narrative war: Who killed thousands during Iran’s nationwide protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/narrative-war-who-killed-thousands-during-irans-nationwide-protests/): Iran accuses US and Israel of provoking unrest, opposition claims state forces responsible for majority of deaths.
- [Death toll in Karachi mall fire rises to at least 14 in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/death-toll-in-karachi-mall-fire-rises-to-at-least-14-in-pakistan/): More than 50 people remain missing, with a police investigation under way to determine the cause of the fire.
- ['No Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace': Trump's Message To Norway PM After Nobel Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/no-obligation-to-think-purely-of-peace-trumps-message-to-norway-pm-after-nobel-snub/): Donald Trump told Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre he no longer feels bound to think “purely of peace” after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Indian-Origin Couple Arrested In FBI Raid For Drug, Sex Trafficking In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/indian-origin-couple-arrested-in-fbi-raid-for-drug-sex-trafficking-in-us/): A couple was arrested in Virginia for drug and sex trafficking at Red Carpet Inn, which they operated through Kosha LLC, following undercover operations since May 2023.
- [Big Jolt For France As Rafale Loses Rs 29,000-Crore Fighter Jet Deal To Sweden's Gripen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/big-jolt-for-france-as-rafale-loses-rs-29000-crore-fighter-jet-deal-to-swedens-gripen/): Dassault Aviation was expected to win a contract from Colombia to supply Rafale jets for the replacement of the country’s ageing Israeli-origin Kfir fighters
- [Billionaires have more money and political power than ever, Oxfam says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/billionaires-have-more-money-and-political-power-than-ever-oxfam-says/): Charity says superrich 4,000 times more likely to hold political power than others and own all social media companies.
- [Syria live: Government forces take control after heavy fighting with SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/syria-live-government-forces-take-control-after-heavy-fighting-with-sdf/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa plans to meet SDF chief Mazloum Abdi in Damascus on Monday.
- [Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/senegal-stun-hosts-morocco-to-win-afcon-title/): Senegal edge chaotic AFCON final as Gueye punishes penalty miss by Diaz to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time.
- [Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/clashes-in-colombia-between-rival-rebel-groups-kill-27-people/): The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.
- [From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/from-uganda-to-cameroon-how-africas-leaders-for-life-stay-in-power/): Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
- ['Mechanical Issue': United Airlines Flight Narrowly Escapes Crash Landing At Orlando Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/mechanical-issue-united-airlines-flight-narrowly-escapes-crash-landing-at-orlando-airport-video/): United Airlines Flight 2323 narrowly avoided a crash landing at Orlando International Airport due to a mechanical issue.
- [‘It Felt Like an Earthquake’: Survivor Recounts Horror As Spain Train Crash Kills 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/it-felt-like-an-earthquake-survivor-recounts-horror-as-spain-train-crash-kills-21/): Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente said rescuers had pulled out all survivors by midnight, updating the death toll to 21
- [DOJ says won’t investigate ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Good](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/doj-says-wont-investigate-ice-agents-fatal-shooting-of-renee-good/): US Justice Department says no to probing the ICE agent, despite public outrage over Renee Good’s shooting in Minnesota.
- [Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/guatemalas-president-declares-30-day-state-of-emergency-after-prison-riots/): President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
- ['Now It's Time': Trump Says NATO Warned Denmark For 20 Years Over Russian Threat To Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/now-its-time-trump-says-nato-warned-denmark-for-20-years-over-russian-threat-to-greenland/): Donald Trump accused Denmark of failing to counter a Russian threat in Greenland and said decisive action was now inevitable, escalating tensions with European allies.
- ['Completely Wrong': Keir Starmer On Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat To NATO Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/completely-wrong-keir-starmer-on-trumps-greenland-tariff-threat-to-nato-allies/): Keir Starmer has condemned Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on European allies over Greenland, calling it “completely wrong” and harmful to NATO’s collective security.
- ['Heads Bloodied, But Unbowed': Reza Pahlavi Says He Will Return To Iran, Urges Global Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/heads-bloodied-but-unbowed-reza-pahlavi-says-he-will-return-to-iran-urges-global-support/): Reza Pahlavi said the struggle in Iran is “between occupation and liberation,” accusing the regime of mass killings and declaring he will return to the country.
- [US Pentagon orders troops to prepare for potential Minnesota deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/us-pentagon-orders-troops-to-prepare-for-potential-minnesota-deployment/): Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.
- [China says economy grew 5 percent in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/china-says-economy-grew-5-percent-in-2025/): The world’s second-largest economy grew 4.5 percent in the final quarter, data shows.
- [‘Dangerous downward spiral’: European leaders slam Trump’s tariff threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/dangerous-downward-spiral-european-leaders-slam-trumps-tariff-threat/): European countries targeted by Trump’s latest tariffs say they are united on ‘upholding our sovereignty’.
- [21 Killed, Over 70 Injured After Two Trains Collide In Southern Spain's Andalusia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/21-killed-over-70-injured-after-two-trains-collide-in-southern-spains-andalusia/): At least 21 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in Spain’s Andalusia region, triggering a major rescue operation in difficult conditions.
- ['Will Not Give Up On That': Danish Minister Says Denmark Will Continue Talks With US Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/will-not-give-up-on-that-danish-minister-says-denmark-will-continue-talks-with-us-over-greenland/): Donald Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland prompts Danish Minister to affirm ongoing US-Denmark diplomacy and a new working group agreement between Denmark, Greenland & the US.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1425/): These are the key developments from day 1,425 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/senegal-beat-hosts-morocco-to-win-afcon-2025-after-farcical-walk-off/): Pape Gueye scores in 1-0 win after extra-time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision.
- [Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, killing at least 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/18/two-high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-killing-at-least-21/): Authorities have deployed mobile intensive care units to the crash site near Adamuz, where 25 people are injured.
- [A ‘Star Of Pure Land’ Is Born: Sri Lanka Reveals Rare 3,536-Carat Purple Sapphire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/a-star-of-pure-land-is-born-sri-lanka-reveals-rare-3536-carat-purple-sapphire/): Certified by the Gemological Institute of America, the sapphire has been identified as a unique specimen originating from Sri Lanka, historically known in gemology as Ceylon.
- [Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/israel-bulldozes-unrwa-buildings-in-occupied-east-jerusalem-2/): Israeli bulldozers demolished UNRWA’s headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Sanctions request against Netanyahu filed by UK lawyers, rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/sanctions-request-against-netanyahu-filed-by-uk-lawyers-rights-group/): The Arab Organisation for Human Rights UK (AOHR UK) calls for targeted financial and travel sanctions.
- [Uganda’s Bobi Wine: ‘We have evidence’ of election fraud in Museveni win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/ugandas-bobi-wine-we-have-evidence-of-election-fraud-in-museveni-win/): In exclusive interview from hiding, main opposition presidential candidate blasts gov’t’s ‘crackdown to silence’ critics.
- [Sharp rise in malnutrition cases, preventable diseases in Somalia: MSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/sharp-rise-in-malnutrition-cases-preventable-diseases-in-somalia-msf/): Aid workers report growing numbers of severely malnourished or seriously ill children at displacement camps.
- [Key moments from Trump’s first year back as US president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/key-moments-from-trumps-first-year-back-as-us-president/): US President Donald Trump has repeatedly divided opinion at home and faced fierce criticism from overseas.
- [Gul Plaza fire: How a deadly inferno exposed Karachi’s safety failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/gul-plaza-fire-how-a-deadly-inferno-exposed-karachis-safety-failures/): Karachi’s deadliest fire in years raises urgent questions about building safety, rescue capacity and urban governance.
- [Meet Veronika, The Cow Which Uses A Brush To Scratch Itself | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/meet-veronika-the-cow-which-uses-a-brush-to-scratch-itself-watch/): A cow in Austria has surprised researchers by picking up a brush and scratching herself, a behaviour scientists say could qualify as tool use.
- [‘Forgot To Carry His Hair’: Prince Harry’s 'Alarmingly Bald' Look Outside London Court Shock Netizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/forgot-to-carry-his-hair-prince-harrys-alarmingly-bald-look-outside-london-court-shock-netizens/): The Duke of Sussex appeared in court on Monday, however, netizens focused on his noticeably receding ginger hair.
- [UAE Joins Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’; Check List Of Nations That Have Signed Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/uae-joins-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-check-list-of-nations-that-have-signed-up/): UAE President accepted the US invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace, alongside Hungary, Vietnam, Canada, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Morocco.
- ['60 Wars In 2024, A Few Of Them Were Fixed...': Macron Takes Swipe At Trump During Davos Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/60-wars-in-2024-a-few-of-them-were-fixed-macron-takes-swipe-at-trump-during-davos-speech/): Speaking at the WEF in Davos, the French President said the world should not let those with “bigger voices” decide the global order.
- [‘Let Me Put It In Words You Understand': Danish Lawmaker Tells Trump To ‘F*** Off’ Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/let-me-put-it-in-words-you-understand-danish-lawmaker-tells-trump-to-f-off-over-greenland/): Danish MEP Anders Vistisen rejected Donald Trump’s recent remarks that the United States should take control of Greenland for national security reasons.
- [How the Syrian army pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-the-syrian-army-pushed-kurdish-led-forces-out-of-oil-rich-territory/): In a lightning-fast offensive, the Syrian government has taken oil-rich territory long held by the Kurdish-led SDF.
- [How Careless Is Too Careless? Some UK Winners Don’t Even Know They’ve Won The Lottery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-careless-is-too-careless-some-uk-winners-dont-even-know-theyve-won-the-lottery/): The most striking case involves a mystery player from Bexley, who won £10.6 million in the October 10 Lotto draw but has not yet come forward.
- [US Senator Seeks Favourable Pulse Crop Provisions In Trade Deal With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/us-senator-seeks-favourable-pulse-crop-provisions-in-trade-deal-with-india/): The US Embassy and Consulates in India said Senator Daines discussed a range of issues including US-India defence ties, secure supply chains, and a stable Indo-Pacific region.
- [‘Note From…’: Trump Posts Private Texts On Greenland From Macron, NATO Chief On Truth Social](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/note-from-trump-posts-private-texts-on-greenland-from-macron-nato-chief-on-truth-social/): Screenshots of private messages sent by Emmanuel Macron and NATO chief Mark Rutte on Greenland were posted by Trump on Truth Social ahead of Davos.
- [Europe Must Respond If Trade War Kicks Off: Danish PM Amid Trump's Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/europe-must-respond-if-trade-war-kicks-off-danish-pm-amid-trumps-tariff-threat/): Denmark PM warns Europe must respond to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, as European leaders unite against undermining transatlantic relations.
- [Australia Toughens Hate Crime, Gun Laws After 15 Killed In Bondi Beach Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/australia-toughens-hate-crime-gun-laws-after-15-killed-in-bondi-beach-attack/): Australia passed stricter hate crime and gun laws after the deadly December 14 shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah event, led by Sajid Akram and Naveed.
- [Naomi Osaka’s outfit, entrance and win headline Australian Open day three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/naomi-osakas-outfit-entrance-and-win-headline-australian-open-day-three/): Former champion Osaka’s walkout steals the show in Melbourne as holder Jannik Sinner eases into the second round.
- [Trump’s Greenland tariffs: What’s Europe’s ‘bazooka’ option to hit back?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trumps-greenland-tariffs-whats-europes-bazooka-option-to-hit-back/): After tariff threats against Europe, Trump renews bid for Greenland in message to Norway as EU mulls retaliation.
- [Have global justice institutions failed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/have-global-justice-institutions-failed/): Can the world agree on a shared system of morality and justice?
- [Who hacked Iranian state TV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/who-hacked-iranian-state-tv/): Iranian state TV has been hacked, to show messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.
- [Bobi Wine tells Al Jazeera he escaped police raid amid Uganda elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/bobi-wine-tells-al-jazeera-he-escaped-police-raid-amid-uganda-elections/): Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped a raid on his home after a disputed presidential election.
- [UK Approves New China’s Mega Embassy In London Despite Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/uk-approves-new-chinas-mega-embassy-in-london-despite-security-concerns/): Britain approves plans for a vast Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court, London, despite security concerns and protests. The complex will be the largest Chinese embassy in Europe.
- ['World Can't Revert To Law Of Jungle': Chinese Vice Premier Warns Amid Trump's Greenland Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/world-cant-revert-to-law-of-jungle-chinese-vice-premier-warns-amid-trumps-greenland-threat/): His speech comes as Trump pursues a high-profile bid to acquire Greenland, raising tensions between Washington and NATO ally Denmark.
- [‘No Greenland Ambitions, No Iran Backtracking’: Russia Sends Message To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/no-greenland-ambitions-no-iran-backtracking-russia-sends-message-to-trump/): While denying any immediate interest in Greenland, Sergei Lavrov stopped short of dismissing the broader geopolitical debate around the territory.
- [Top 5 Most Instagrammable Cities To Live In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/top-5-most-instagrammable-cities-to-live-in/): These figures come from studies that analySe hashtag counts and geotagged posts on Instagram — a common method used to measure how often a city appears on social media.
- ['Just Go To Local Pool': Australian Authorities To Beachgoers After 4 Shark Attacks In 48 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/just-go-to-local-pool-australian-authorities-to-beachgoers-after-4-shark-attacks-in-48-hours/): Sydney faces four shark attacks in 48 hours, with incidents at Limeburners Creek national park, North Steyne Beach, Shark Beach, and Dee Why Beach. Beaches closed.
- [Trump's Ire, UK's Defence: What Is The Big 'Deal' About The Chagos Islands Returning To Mauritius?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trumps-ire-uks-defence-what-is-the-big-deal-about-the-chagos-islands-returning-to-mauritius/): Britain ceded sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius in a multi-billion dollar deal, in which it secured a lease for the key UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia over the next century
- [Video: More than 100 vehicles involved in pile-up during US snowstorm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/video-more-than-100-vehicles-involved-in-pile-up-during-us-snowstorm/): More than 100 vehicles crashed into each other or slid off a highway during a snowstorm in the US state of Michigan.
- [Israeli prisons are akin to ‘torture camps’, Israeli rights group finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/israeli-prisons-are-akin-to-torture-camps-israeli-rights-group-finds/): B’Tselem’s latest report sounds alarm on abuse, dozens of deaths of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
- [How a year of Trump reshaped the world in seven charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-a-year-of-trump-reshaped-the-world-in-seven-charts/): First year of Trump 2.0 saw deportations, tariffs and a captured President Maduro. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.
- [ISIL claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/isil-claims-kabul-attack-on-chinese-restaurant-that-killed-seven-people/): Group links attack to China’s ‘crimes’ against Uighurs. Beijing urges Taliban government to protect its nationals.
- [What Lies Frozen In Greenland That Has The Power To Shake China's Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/what-lies-frozen-in-greenland-that-has-the-power-to-shake-chinas-control/): Donald Trump has repeatedly viewed Greenland through the lens of a real estate deal, but the motivations are far from cosmetic
- [‘Swallowing More Land’: Israel orders evacuations In Gaza For First Time Since October Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/swallowing-more-land-israel-orders-evacuations-in-gaza-for-first-time-since-october-ceasefire/): Israeli forces ordered evacuation of at least 70 families from Bani Suhaila in Gaza, marking the first such move since the October ceasefire.
- [EU Close To ‘Mother Of All Deals’ With India, Says Ursula Von Der Leyen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/eu-close-to-mother-of-all-deals-with-india-says-ursula-von-der-leyen/): Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ursula von der Leyen said that while some steps remain, negotiations are nearing their conclusion.
- ['First Hotel On The Moon': US Startup Opens Bookings With $1 Million Deposit For Lunar Stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/first-hotel-on-the-moon-us-startup-opens-bookings-with-1-million-deposit-for-lunar-stay/): According to the company, applicants must place a $1,000,000 deposit, along with a $1,000 non-refundable application fee.
- [Zelenskyy, Putin To Work Together In Gaza Peace Board? Ukrainian President Says Not Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/zelenskyy-putin-to-work-together-in-gaza-peace-board-ukrainian-president-says-not-possible/): The Trump administration has invited political leaders, diplomats and business figures from about 60 countries to join the Gaza Peace Board.
- [Greenland is not just a territorial concern. It is a reckoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/greenland-is-not-just-a-territorial-concern-it-is-a-reckoning/): It is quite ironic that the imperialism Denmark helped normalise for decades now threatens Danish sovereignty.
- [Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/tymoshenko-vs-zelenskyy-political-clash-over-graft-rocks-wartime-ukraine/): Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy.
- [How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-a-year-of-trump-has-reshaped-the-us-and-the-world/): The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.
- [Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/syrias-war-ravaged-oil-sector-faces-tough-road-to-recovery-analysts-say/): Syrian government’s control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels.
- [Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trumps-first-year-back-live-us-president-ramps-up-pressure-on-allies/): US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.
- [Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-undermines-key-allies-uk-and-france-before-davos-visit/): US president posts flurry of provocative messages on social media on Greenland, upping ante before World Economic Forum.
- [Musk Vs Ryanair: Starlink Snub, X Outage And A War Of Words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/musk-vs-ryanair-starlink-snub-x-outage-and-a-war-of-words/): The dispute became personal when O’Leary told Ireland’s Newstalk radio that Musk was “very wealthy, but still an idiot,” and described X as a “cesspit.”
- [China Has Become A Target In Kabul's Power Struggle Between Taliban Factions. Here's Why | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/china-has-become-a-target-in-kabuls-power-struggle-between-taliban-factions-heres-why-exclusive/): While Kandahar-based leadership views China as a crucial economic and diplomatic partner, the Haqqanis see Beijing’s expanding role as a direct threat to their influence
- [China Says It Received US Invitation To Join Gaza's 'Board Of Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/china-says-it-received-us-invitation-to-join-gazas-board-of-peace/): China confirms receiving US invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace, a US and UN-backed plan involving 60 countries to stabilise and rebuild Gaza.
- [Russian Envoy To Meet US Officials In Davos In First Such Engagement At WEF Since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/russian-envoy-to-meet-us-officials-in-davos-in-first-such-engagement-at-wef-since-2022/): Kirill Dmitriev plans meetings with US delegates at Davos, marking rare Russia US engagement since 2022. Talks will focus on the Ukraine peace process.
- [Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/israel-bulldozes-unrwa-buildings-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/dual-citizenship-bangladeshs-latest-political-flashpoint-before-elections/): A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh’s February elections.
- [Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/manhunt-for-isil-prisoners-in-syria-after-fighting-near-jails/): Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.
- [Is Dubai Citizenship Tough To Get? Why The New Law Opens Doors For Indian Business Owners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/is-dubai-citizenship-tough-to-get-why-the-new-law-opens-doors-for-indian-business-owners/): As per the corporate law, UAE is quietly redefining company ‘citizenships’ at the corporate level, building something closer to an economic firewall than a national identity
- [Donald Trump Posts New Map Showing Canada, Venezuela And Greenland As US Territories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/donald-trump-posts-new-map-showing-canada-venezuela-and-greenland-as-us-territories/): Trump has also threatened hefty new tariffs on European allies who oppose his plan to buy Greenland.
- [Indian Man, 28, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances At Music Festival In Thailand; Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/indian-man-28-dies-under-mysterious-circumstances-at-music-festival-in-thailand-probe-on/): Jain Saksham, a 28-year-old Indian man, died mysteriously at Electric Daisy Carnival in Phuket. No injuries found; autopsy at Vachira Phuket Hospital will determine the cause.
- ['Act Of Great Stupidity': Trump Scolds NATO Ally UK On Diego Garcia Island Deal With Mauritius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/act-of-great-stupidity-trump-scolds-nato-ally-uk-on-diego-garcia-island-deal-with-mauritius/): Donald Trump slammed the UK for ceding Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it “stupidity” and warning of China and Russia, a shift from his earlier stance on the agreement.
- [Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/syria-sdf-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance-after-renewed-clashes-faltering-talks/): Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.
- [Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/australian-parliament-backs-tighter-gun-hate-crime-laws-after-bondi-attack/): Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.
- [Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/video-blast-kills-seven-at-hotel-restaurant-in-afghan-capital-kabul/): An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
- [Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine, Champagne Over ‘Board Of Peace’ Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-threatens-200-tariffs-on-french-wine-champagne-over-board-of-peace-snub/): A source close to Macron told AFP that France “does not intend to answer favourably” to the invitation.
- [Is The American Consumer The Biggest Loser As Donald Trump Pushes For Tariffs? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/is-the-american-consumer-the-biggest-loser-as-donald-trump-pushes-for-tariffs-explained/): Trump argues that imposing tariffs helps the government collect more revenue and pushes consumers toward purchasing domestically manufactured products. But data says otherwise
- [Indians Won’t be Able To Enter These Two Countries Without Visa: Check What Changed, Documents Required](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/indians-wont-be-able-to-enter-these-two-countries-without-visa-check-what-changed-documents-required/): While India climbed five places globally, policy changes by individual countries have reduced the overall count of easy-entry destinations.
- [World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/world-economic-forum-at-davos-2026-dates-location-and-what-to-expect/): Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.
- [Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/iran-just-getting-started-on-punishing-rioters-arrested-during-protests/): Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.
- [Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/guatemala-mourns-10-police-slain-by-gangsters-amid-state-of-emergency/): State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.
- ['No Going Back': Trump After 'Very Good' Phone Call With NATO Chief Rutte Over Greenland, Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/no-going-back-trump-after-very-good-phone-call-with-nato-chief-rutte-over-greenland-davos/): Donald Trump discussed Greenland’s global security role with Mark Rutte, pushed for US control, and threatened tariffs on eight European countries, risking transatlantic tensions.
- [Who Is Shanzay Ali? Nawaz Sharif’s Granddaughter-In-Law In Spotlight Over Indian Wedding Outfits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/who-is-shanzay-ali-nawaz-sharifs-granddaughter-in-law-in-spotlight-over-indian-wedding-outfits/): Shanzay Ali Rohail, now part of the Sharif dynasty after marrying Junaid Safdar, sparked debate in Pakistan for choosing Indian designers for her wedding.
- [From Abduction To Conversion: Shrines Being Used For Minority Abuse In Pakistan's Sindh | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/from-abduction-to-conversion-shrines-being-used-for-minority-abuse-in-pakistans-sindh-exclusive/): According to sources, girls from economically marginalised Hindu groups such as the Bheel, Meghwar and Kolhi communities are most frequently targeted.
- [Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/vietnams-to-lam-vows-to-fight-corruption-pledges-10-economic-growth/): The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam’s president.
- [Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/australia-closes-dozens-of-east-coast-beaches-after-shark-attacks/): NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas.
- [Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves in to Hasakah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/syria-fighting-live-ceasefire-under-duress-as-army-moves-in-to-hasakah/): About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.
- ['If There Were Fire Someday, Better Burn The House Now': France Mocks US Over Greenland Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/if-there-were-fire-someday-better-burn-the-house-now-france-mocks-us-over-greenland-push/): France issued a sarcastic response to Scott Bessent’s remarks on Greenland, mocking his “peace through strength” logic with analogies on avoiding hypothetical threats.
- [Sindh Activist Faces Death Threats After Exposing Pakistan's Forced Conversion Network | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/sindh-activist-faces-death-threats-after-exposing-pakistans-forced-conversion-network-exclusive/): Hindu activist Shiva Kachhi, founder of minority advocacy group Darawar Itehad, has reported receiving escalating death threats & fatwa-style calls for his killing since late 2025
- [Apocalyptic Scenes As Russia's Kamchatka Battles Record Snowfall | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/apocalyptic-scenes-as-russias-kamchatka-battles-record-snowfall-photos/): Dramatic visuals from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula show towns buried under record-breaking snowfall, the heaviest in over 130 years.
- [Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/bangladeshi-gen-z-toppled-hasina-now-they-could-decide-next-prime-minister/): Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they’ve never seen a competitive election, until now.
- [Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/gazas-phase-two-from-a-distance-why-hope-still-feels-out-of-reach/): As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.
- [‘Will Act With A Force Not Yet Known’: Netanyahu Warns Iran As US Warship Heads Towards Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/will-act-with-a-force-not-yet-known-netanyahu-warns-iran-as-us-warship-heads-towards-middle-east/): Netanyahu warned Iran of unprecedented military force if attacked, as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves toward Middle East. He opposed Turkish and Qatari roles in Gaza’s postwar plans.
- [Two Killed As Record Snowfall Buries Russia's Kamchatka City, State Of Emergency Declared | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/two-killed-as-record-snowfall-buries-russias-kamchatka-city-state-of-emergency-declared-video/): Russia’s Kamchatka faces record snowfall, with drifts burying cars and blocking entrances.
- [Pakistan Floats Expansion Of Defence Pact With Saudi Arabia To Include Wider Islamic World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/pakistan-floats-expansion-of-defence-pact-with-saudi-arabia-to-include-wider-islamic-world/): Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warned that the Islamic world risks strategic vulnerability if it remains fragmented
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-fires-vice-premier-publicly-rebukes-officials/): Kim condemns ‘incompetent’ party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
- [Hindu Student Forced To Change London School After Facing Discrimination Over Tilak: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/hindu-student-forced-to-change-london-school-after-facing-discrimination-over-tilak-report/): The child’s parents, along with other Hindu parents at the school, reportedly made repeated efforts to engage with the headteacher
- ['Fight Fire With Fire': British MP Calls For Football World Cup Boycott Over Trump's Greenland Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/fight-fire-with-fire-british-mp-calls-for-football-world-cup-boycott-over-trumps-greenland-threats/): Conservative MP Simon Hoare accused Trump of disrespecting his allies and called for football teams to boycott the upcoming World Cup in North America.
- [$200 Billion vs $20 Billion: How India-UAE Trade Pact Dwarfs Pakistan-Saudi Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/200-billion-vs-20-billion-how-india-uae-trade-pact-dwarfs-pakistan-saudi-deal/): India and UAE aim to double trade to $200B by 2032, focusing on tech, infrastructure, defence, and MSMEs — leaving Pakistan-Saudi Arabia’s $20B plans far behind
- [UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/uk-to-consider-australia-style-ban-on-social-media-for-children/): UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
- [Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/denmark-sends-more-troops-to-greenland-amid-tensions-with-trump/): Nordic country dispatches ‘substantial contribution’ of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
- [Greenland’s Sovereignty Must Be Respected, EU Chief Tells US Lawmakers In Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/greenlands-sovereignty-must-be-respected-eu-chief-tells-us-lawmakers-in-davos/): She said the European Union remains ready to continue working closely with the United States, NATO and other allies
- [Trump Plans To Formalise Gaza Peace Board In Davos Signing Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-plans-to-formalise-gaza-peace-board-in-davos-signing-event/): Donald Trump plans to launch a Board of Peace for Gaza at Davos, but its charter omits Gaza, raising skepticism and speculation among allied governments about its true scope.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.1 Hits Indio Hills In California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-1-hits-indio-hills-in-california/): Post Content
- [More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/more-than-100-vehicle-pile-up-leaves-us-motorists-stranded-in-snowstorm/): US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.
- ['Will Allow EVs From China': Carney Agrees To Capped Imports For Lower Tariff On Canadian Products](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/will-allow-evs-from-china-carney-agrees-to-capped-imports-for-lower-tariff-on-canadian-products/): Canada will allow a capped number of Chinese electric vehicles into its market and cut tariffs in exchange for lower Chinese duties on key farm exports, PM Mark Carney has said.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1426/): These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Sends Military Aircraft To Greenland As Denmark Boosts Troop Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/us-sends-military-aircraft-to-greenland-as-denmark-boosts-troop-presence/): NORAD said the aircraft deployment is part of long-planned defence activities coordinated with Denmark and Greenland.
- [‘This Is Historic’: Most Powerful Solar And Geomagnetic Storms In Over 20 Years Hit Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/this-is-historic-most-powerful-solar-and-geomagnetic-storms-in-over-20-years-hit-earth/): NOAA said rare S4 solar radiation and G4 geomagnetic storm conditions were recorded for the first time since 2003.
- [More Than 100 Vehicles Pile Up On Snow-Covered Michigan’s I-196 Highway | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/more-than-100-vehicles-pile-up-on-snow-covered-michigans-i-196-highway-watch/): Videos show more than 100 vehicles involved in a massive pileup on Michigan’s I-196 amid severe winter storm conditions.
- [Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ draws scepticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-draws-scepticism/): US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza.
- [Norway PM: Trump ‘preoccupied’ with Nobel Peace Prize on Greenland texts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/norway-pm-trump-preoccupied-with-nobel-peace-prize-on-greenland-texts/): Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Sydney Sees Three Shark Attacks In Just Over 24 Hours, Two Critically Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/sydney-sees-three-shark-attacks-in-just-over-24-hours-two-critically-injured/): A man and a 12-year-old boy were critically injured in separate incidents, while another child escaped unhurt after his surfboard was bitten.
- [‘Have Clearly Explained...’: Norway PM Reminds Trump That Nobel Committee, Not Govt, Picks Winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/have-clearly-explained-norway-pm-reminds-trump-that-nobel-committee-not-govt-picks-winner/): Jonas Gahr Støre said the Nobel Peace Prize winner is chosen by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government.
- [Bulgaria’s president says he is stepping down ahead of snap elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/bulgarias-president-says-he-is-stepping-down-ahead-of-snap-elections/): President Rumen Radev widely expected to form his own political party prior to upcoming snap vote.
- [Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/syrian-army-sdf-start-implementing-ceasefire-despite-clashes/): Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.
- [US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/19/us-fed-chair-powell-to-attend-supreme-court-session-on-cook-case-report/): Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.
- [Syrian forces make gains against SDF: What it means for country’s Kurds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/syrian-forces-make-gains-against-sdf-what-it-means-for-countrys-kurds/): Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish minority have come a little late.
- [US allies unite against Trump’s threats to take over Greenland at Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-allies-unite-against-trumps-threats-to-take-over-greenland-at-davos/): US allies reacted to President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland on Tuesday.
- [Lashkar Building New Training Camp In Pakistan's Multan? Hafiz Saeed Seen Praying At The Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/lashkar-building-new-training-camp-in-pakistans-multan-hafiz-saeed-seen-praying-at-the-site/): The photographs clearly show terrorist Hafiz Saeed at the site, participating in prayers and other rituals marking the start of construction
- [China Sits In Rows, India In A Semi-Circle: Can The Design Of Parliament Reveal How Power Works?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/china-sits-in-rows-india-in-a-semi-circle-can-the-design-of-parliament-reveal-how-power-works/): Parliament design isn’t just about seating. From confrontational benches to circular chambers, architecture shapes how power is shared, challenged and exercised
- ['Let's Buy California': Danish Petition Promises Sandwiches, Lifetime Supply Of Pastries To Hollywood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/lets-buy-california-danish-petition-promises-sandwiches-lifetime-supply-of-pastries-to-hollywood/): A satirical petition to buy California from the US has gained 280,000 signatures, mocking Donald Trump’s Greenland ambitions and promising Danish culture for Californians.
- [Live: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/live-israel-launches-strikes-as-netanyahu-joins-gaza-board-of-peace/): Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as PM Netanyahu accepts US ‘peace board’ position.
- [Terror Wrapped In Political Activism: Lashkar's 'Hybrid Revival' Plan Mirrors Its Pre-2008 Model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/terror-wrapped-in-political-activism-lashkars-hybrid-revival-plan-mirrors-its-pre-2008-model/): Lashkar youth leader Haris Dar has said in a video that the group is “focusing on youth to make a new force” and aiming to build a presence “at every Union Council (UC).
- [Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff cruise into Australian Open third round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/alcaraz-sabalenka-gauff-cruise-into-australian-open-third-round/): Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the third round at the first Grand Slam of the year.
- [Bangladesh-India T20 World Cup dispute unresolved as ICC deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/bangladesh-india-t20-world-cup-dispute-unresolved-as-icc-deadline-looms/): Bangladeshi official says his country will not back down under pressure as team captain Litton Das voices concerns.
- [Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/luka-doncic-records-triple-double-as-lakers-rally-past-nuggets/): LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.
- [Syrian Government, SDF agree on four-day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/syrian-government-sdf-agree-on-four-day-ceasefire/): The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
- [Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/japan-to-restart-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant-after-15-year-shutdown/): Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
- [Solar Storm 2026: Incredible Aurora Images From Around The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/solar-storm-2026-incredible-aurora-images-from-around-the-world/): The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis transformed ordinary skies into canvases of colour across several countries.
- [US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-approves-2-3bn-sale-of-torpedoes-air-defences-aircraft-to-singapore/): Singapore’s Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
- [S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/s-koreas-former-pm-found-guilty-of-insurrection-given-23-years-in-prison/): Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
- [US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-iran-exchange-threats-of-broadscale-war-in-latest-sabre-rattling/): War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.
- [WEF Davos 2026 Live Updates: Trump Heads To Davos Amid Greenland Row, Says 'I'm Sure I'm Very Happily Awaited'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/wef-davos-2026-live-updates-trump-heads-to-davos-amid-greenland-row-says-im-sure-im-very-happily-awaited/): Davos 2026 Live Updates: Trump is heading to Davos for the WEF 2026 amid tensions with European leaders over Greenland as Macron and the EU vow to resist his America First stance.
- [What Is Europe's 'Trade Bazooka'? The Option Being Weighed Against Trump's Greenland Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/what-is-europes-trade-bazooka-the-option-being-weighed-against-trumps-greenland-threats/): With Trump threatening tariffs tied to Greenland, Europe is weighing a rarely discussed tool meant to protect the bloc from economic pressure.
- [Why Did Emmanuel Macron Wear Sunglasses At Davos? No, It's Not What You Think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/why-did-emmanuel-macron-wear-sunglasses-at-davos-no-its-not-what-you-think/): Emmanuel Macron wore blue-tinted sunglasses at Davos, setting social media abuzz with reactions and speculations.
- [Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/mexico-sends-37-more-drug-cartel-suspects-to-us-amid-trump-attack-threats/): Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.
- [New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/new-zealand-pm-christopher-luxon-calls-national-election-for-november-7/): New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.
- [Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/palestinians-in-gaza-confront-reality-behind-ceasefires-second-phase/): Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.
- [Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/turkiyes-sonmez-storms-into-australian-open-2026-third-round/): Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu to join ‘board of peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/israels-netanyahu-to-join-board-of-peace/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/air-force-one-turned-back-as-it-carried-trump-to-davos/): US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.
- [Elon Musk Claims ChatGPT ‘Persuaded’ Man To Carry Out ‘Murder-Suicide’—'This Is Diabolical’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/elon-musk-claims-chatgpt-persuaded-man-to-carry-out-murder-suicide-this-is-diabolical/): Elon Musk also referenced his own legal battle with OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, saying, “Can’t wait to start the trial.”
- [Fake VIP Passes Sold For Trump’s Davos Venue, Organisers Warn Billionaires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/fake-vip-passes-sold-for-trumps-davos-venue-organisers-warn-billionaires/): Organisers of the venue issued a public warning on their website, cautioning visitors against purchasing so-called VIP access packages.
- [Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/nigerian-police-confirm-gunmen-abducted-villagers-after-initial-denials/): The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that nine later escaped.
- [US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-trade-with-southeast-asia-and-taiwan-surging-despite-trump-tariffs/): While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.
- [Trump’s Air Force One Returns To Base After Minor Electrical Issue: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trumps-air-force-one-returns-to-base-after-minor-electrical-issue-white-house/): Trump was en route to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum when the issue was detected, prompting the decision to turn back as a precautionary measure.
- [Shinzo Abe Assassination: Gunman Convicted, Sentenced To Life In Prison After 3 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/shinzo-abe-assassination-gunman-convicted-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-3-years/): Judge Shinichi Tanaka delivered the verdict at a court in the city of Nara, where Abe was fatally shot in July 2022.
- [Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/ex-japanese-prime-minister-abes-killer-sentenced-to-life/): Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022.
- [US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-justice-department-probes-minnesota-officials-amid-migration-raids/): Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.
- ['US Will Wipe Them Off Earth': Trump Warns Iran Against Assassinating Him Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-will-wipe-them-off-earth-trump-warns-iran-against-assassinating-him-amid-tensions/): Donald Trump threatened to wipe out Iran if it assassinated him, amid rising US-Iran tensions, protests, and criticism of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Passenger Train Derails In Barcelona Just 2 Days After Dozens Killed In High-Speed Collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/passenger-train-derails-in-barcelona-just-2-days-after-dozens-killed-in-high-speed-collision/): The derailment was caused when a retaining wall fell onto the tracks following heavy rains.
- [‘Trusted Partner With Stable Policies’: Vaishnaw Says World Looks To India As Key Global Player](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trusted-partner-with-stable-policies-vaishnaw-says-world-looks-to-india-as-key-global-player/): Vaishnaw said India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a major point of discussion among global leaders and policymakers in Switzerland.
- [Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/stock-markets-plunge-as-trump-ramps-up-tensions-over-greenland/): Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.
- [What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/what-is-bangladeshs-jamaat-e-islami-party-could-it-lead-the-country-next/): For first time in its chequered history, Islamist party has real chance of grabbing power as leader of ruling alliance.
- ['Should Have Gotten Nobel For Ending Each War': Trump Targets Norway For Peace Prize Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/should-have-gotten-nobel-for-ending-each-war-trump-targets-norway-for-peace-prize-snub/): Despite Norway PM clarifying that the government holds no authority over deciding Nobel laureates, Trump attacked the country for “deliberately” not giving him the prize.
- [‘You’ll Find Out’: Trump Refuses To Spell Out How Far He’ll Go On Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/youll-find-out-trump-refuses-to-spell-out-how-far-hell-go-on-greenland/): Donald Trump kept Greenland intentions vague as Denmark warned of NATO risks. He stressed Greenland’s strategic value, with EU tariffs and Davos talks raising global concerns.
- [‘We Prefer Respect To Bullies’: Macron Takes On Trump At Davos Amid Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/we-prefer-respect-to-bullies-macron-takes-on-trump-at-davos-amid-tariff-threats/): Macron condemned the growing use of tariffs as political pressure tools, calling them “fundamentally unacceptable.”
- ['Ribbon Cut, Statement Issued': Khawaja Asif Trolled As He Inaugurates Fake Pizza Hut In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/ribbon-cut-statement-issued-khawaja-asif-trolled-as-he-inaugurates-fake-pizza-hut-in-pakistan/): Khawaja Asif inaugurated a Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot, later revealed by Pizza Hut Pakistan as unauthorised and fraudulent, sparking social media jokes and official action.
- [9 Spacewalks, 3 Missions, 608 Days In Space: Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 27 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/9-spacewalks-3-missions-608-days-in-space-sunita-williams-retires-from-nasa-after-27-years/): Sunita Williams retires after 27 years at NASA, logging 608 days in space, commanding ISS, and pioneering Artemis missions. Her legacy inspires future Moon and Mars exploration.
- [US Seizes Seventh Venezuela-Linked Tanker, Sagitta, Under Trump Oil Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-seizes-seventh-venezuela-linked-tanker-sagitta-under-trump-oil-crackdown/): US forces seized the Liberian-flagged Sagitta, the seventh Venezuela-linked tanker, escalating Trump’s campaign to control Venezuelan oil after ousting Nicolas Maduro.
- [China’s He Lifeng Warns Against 'Law Of Jungle' Amid Trump's Greenland Push At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/chinas-he-lifeng-warns-against-law-of-jungle-amid-trumps-greenland-push-at-davos/): China’s statement came in view of Trump’s “America First” stance, including renewed pressure on NATO ally Denmark to hand over Greenland.
- [‘You’ll find out’: Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/youll-find-out-key-takeaways-from-trumps-one-year-anniversary-remarks/): At a White House news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.
- [Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/barcelona-rail-crash-kills-1-days-after-deadly-train-wreck-in-spains-south/): Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.
- ['We're In Midst Of Rupture, Not Transition': Canada's Carney Opposes US Tariffs Over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/were-in-midst-of-rupture-not-transition-canadas-carney-opposes-us-tariffs-over-greenland/): Mark Carney warns against US tariffs on Greenland, backs Denmark’s sovereignty, urges cooperation over coercion, and reaffirms Canada’s NATO commitment amid global order shifts.
- [US Treasury Chief Claims India Scaled Back Russian Oil Purchases After Trump’s 25% Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-treasury-chief-claims-india-scaled-back-russian-oil-purchases-after-trumps-25-tariffs/): Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Scott Bessent said India adjusted its oil imports following the tariff move by the Trump administration.
- ['They Were Going To Go Nuclear': Trump Again Takes Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/they-were-going-to-go-nuclear-trump-again-takes-credit-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Trump claims his intervention in May 2025 after Op Sindoor prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, with Shehbaz Sharif crediting him for saving millions of lives.
- [US seizes a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-seizes-a-seventh-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker/): US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,427](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1427/): These are the key developments from day 1,427 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Jesus brace helps Arsenal down Inter to seal Champions League qualification](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/jesus-brace-helps-arsenal-down-inter-to-seal-champions-league-qualification/): Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League to seal their place in the last 16.
- [Vinicius defies boos with star turn in Real Madrid’s 6-1 UCL rout of Monaco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/vinicius-defies-boos-with-star-turn-in-real-madrids-6-1-ucl-rout-of-monaco/): Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1 in the league phase of the Champions League, as forward Vinicius defies boos from home fans.
- [US Vice President JD Vance And Wife Usha Announce They Are Expecting Their Fourth Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/us-vice-president-jd-vance-and-wife-usha-announce-they-are-expecting-their-fourth-child/): US Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, in July, joining Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel.
- [Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/syrian-government-sdf-agree-on-a-four-day-ceasefire/): Kurdish-led SDF accepts truce but reports continued attacks by government-allied forces, despite the agreement.
- [Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-made-many-statements-on-us-economy-most-are-untrue/): In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.
- [Greenland, Immigration, NATO: Key Takeaways From Trump’s Briefing Marking One Year Into Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/greenland-immigration-nato-key-takeaways-from-trumps-briefing-marking-one-year-into-second-term/): The nearly two-hour briefing, marking one year into Trump’s second term, touched on everything from NATO and wars to tariffs, immigration and Greenland.
- [After Leaking Private Texts, Trump Snubs Macron’s Proposed G7-Format Meet On Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/after-leaking-private-texts-trump-snubs-macrons-proposed-g7-format-meet-on-greenland/): Trump rejected the proposed Paris talks amid tensions over Greenland and tariffs, a day after leaking private messages with European leaders ahead of the Davos summit.
- [What’s behind Trump’s push to control Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/whats-behind-trumps-push-to-control-greenland/): As Trump escalates threats to seize Greenland, Inuit Greenlanders reject being treated as geopolitical pawns.
- [‘Would Be In The Ash Heap Of History’: Trump Says NATO Exists Because Of Him Ahead Of Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/would-be-in-the-ash-heap-of-history-trump-says-nato-exists-because-of-him-ahead-of-davos/): Trump’s comments come as NATO allies push back on his Greenland remarks ahead of the Davos summit.
- [‘Somalia is not even a country’, Trump says in anti-immigrant ramble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/somalia-is-not-even-a-country-trump-says-in-anti-immigrant-ramble/): “Somalia is not even a country. They don’t have anything that resembles a country.”
- [Senegal celebrates dramatic Africa Cup of Nations win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/senegal-celebrates-dramatic-africa-cup-of-nations-win/): Senegal paraded in Dakar after a big 1-0 Africa Cup final win over Morocco, marred by a walkoff over a late penalty.
- [Spain searches for remains of victims from deadly train crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/spain-searches-for-remains-of-victims-from-deadly-train-crash/): Emergency teams are searching in a mountain range of the Spanish countryside for the victims of a deadly train crash.
- [Trump undermined antiwar vows in first year. Will Democrats seize on this?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-undermined-antiwar-vows-in-first-year-will-democrats-seize-on-this/): Party leaders vow to hammer Trump on affordability in months ahead, with Venezuela, Greenland their latest cudgels.
- [Game Changer: Shashi Tharoor Hails New Zealand's Oppn Labour Party Batting For India FTA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/game-changer-shashi-tharoor-hails-new-zealands-oppn-labour-party-batting-for-india-fta/): Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s partner, the New Zealand First party, is staunchly opposed to the deal, which had threatened to stall the agreement
- [Trump Says He Saved US Economy, Deported 'Vicious Criminals' In Briefing Marking One Year In Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-says-he-saved-us-economy-deported-vicious-criminals-in-briefing-marking-one-year-in-office/): Brandishing a “book of accomplishments”, Trump marked one year in office by touting deportations, calling protesters paid agitators and blaming Biden-era border policies.
- [US envoy says SDF’s role in Syria has ‘largely expired’ after ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/us-envoy-says-sdfs-role-in-syria-has-largely-expired-after-isil/): US Envoy Tom Barrack says the Syrian government is taking the SDF’s former position as the ‘anti-ISIS (ISIL)’ force.
- [How can Europe respond to Trump’s Greenland tariffs threat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-can-europe-respond-to-trumps-greenland-tariffs-threat/): The United States’s claim to the Danish territory has sparked fears of a trade war.
- [Macron: Europe won’t be ‘intimidated’ by US’ Greenland threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/macron-europe-wont-be-intimidated-by-us-greenland-threats/): Macron said Europe will not be “intimidated” by US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over Greenland.
- [Netflix switches its Warner Bros offer to all-cash deal to quell Paramount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/netflix-switches-its-warner-bros-offer-to-all-cash-deal-to-quell-paramount/): The switch in its offer comes as Paramount Skydance has campaigned that its bid is superior to Netflix’s.
- [Israeli withdrawal from Gaza a top priority, Qatari PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/israeli-withdrawal-from-gaza-a-top-priority-qatari-pm-says/): Qatar’s prime minister said that Israeli withdrawal from Gaza should be a “key focus” of Trump’s “Board of Peace”.
- [UK approves Chinese embassy in London despite fears over security, protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/uk-approves-chinese-embassy-in-london-despite-fears-over-security-protests/): People residing near the Tower of London, the future site of the embassy, have vowed to challenge the ruling.
- [How winter is making Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/how-winter-is-making-gazas-humanitarian-crisis-worse/): Winter hits Gaza hard, while activists and aid workers push to keep the world’s attention from slipping away.
- [‘I Inherited A Mess But...’: Trump Claims He Made US ‘Hottest Country’ One Year Into Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/i-inherited-a-mess-but-trump-claims-he-made-us-hottest-country-one-year-into-office/): Donald Trump’s second term is marked by nonstop viral controversies, and tech-driven strategies, but faces criticism over affordability and Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures.
- [Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Solar Flare, NASA Shares Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/sun-unleashes-powerful-x-class-solar-flare-nasa-shares-video/): Solar flares are bursts of energy that can disrupt radio communications, navigation signals, and electric power grids.
- [‘Settling The Score’: Greenlanders Go Meme Mode Amid Trump’s Takeover Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/settling-the-score-greenlanders-go-meme-mode-amid-trumps-takeover-threat/): Greenlanders can be seen bending forward and swaying- mimicking the posture often associated with opioid addiction.
- ['Military Conflict Can't Be Ruled Out': Greenland PM Warns Of Possible US Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/military-conflict-cant-be-ruled-out-greenland-pm-warns-of-possible-us-invasion/): Trump threatens to seize Greenland, prompting PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen to prepare for possible invasion. Danish leaders, including Anders Vistisen, strongly reject US claims.
- [Museveni’s son threatens Bobi Wine after Uganda election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/musevenis-son-threatens-bobi-wine-after-uganda-election/): Uganda’s General Kainerugaba threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine and labels him an outlaw since the election results.
- [Trump Does Not Need Senate Nod For 500% Tariffs On Russian Oil Buyers: US Treasury Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/trump-does-not-need-senate-nod-for-500-tariffs-on-russian-oil-buyers-us-treasury-secretary/): Scott Bessent criticised China, one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, and said Washington has long been considering imposing steep tariffs on Beijing.
- [Russia’s Lavrov Says Britain Should Drop 'Great' From Its Name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/russias-lavrov-says-britain-should-drop-great-from-its-name/): Lavrov made the comments while speaking about colonialism, following remarks on Greenland.
- [‘Time To Free Imran’: Sisters Of Former Pakistan PM Demand Immediate Release, Threaten Sit-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/time-to-free-imran-sisters-of-former-pakistan-pm-demand-immediate-release-threaten-sit-in/): The sisters accused authorities of violating court orders and the Pakistani Constitution while demanding Imran Khan’s immediate release.
- [LIVE: Inter Milan vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/live-inter-milan-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league stage tie.
- [Doha hosts maritime defence exhibition amid rising regional tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/doha-hosts-maritime-defence-exhibition-amid-rising-regional-tensions/): DIMDEX 2026 opens in Qatari capital, bringing together industry leaders and military officials.
- [Marseille vs Liverpool: Champions League – Salah, team news, start, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/marseille-vs-liverpool-champions-league-salah-team-news-start-lineup/): Liverpool hope to take a step closer to securing a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Marseille.
- [Bangladeshi Hindu Student Who Went Missing Found Dead In River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/bangladeshi-hindu-student-who-went-missing-found-dead-in-river/): The college student, Abhi, had been missing since January 11 before his body was recovered from a river.
- ['Anything Made Of Words': Yuval Harari Warns AI Could Challenge 'Book-Based' Religions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/anything-made-of-words-yuval-harari-warns-ai-could-challenge-book-based-religions/): Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Harari said AI is already better than many humans at organising and analysing language.
- [India Advises Mission Staff's Families To Return From Bangladesh Amid Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/india-advises-mission-staffs-families-to-return-from-bangladesh-amid-security-concerns/): Officials said the decision was taken as a safety measure and does not affect the functioning of Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh.
- [Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/al-jazeera-sees-devastation-from-southern-chile-wildfires/): Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people.
- [There is another war Israel is waging – one that is not making headlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/there-is-another-war-israel-is-waging-one-that-is-not-making-headlines/): In the occupied West Bank, Israel has mobilised all military and colonial means to make Palestinian life impossible.
- [Four killed by floods after Tunisia’s worst rainfall in 70 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/four-killed-by-floods-after-tunisias-worst-rainfall-in-70-years/): Tunisia grapples with record rainfall, causing deadly flooding and disruptions in Monastir, Nabeul, and other regions.
- [A year in images: Donald Trump’s return to the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/a-year-in-images-donald-trumps-return-to-the-white-house/): Explore some of the images and headlines that defined the first year of Trump’s second term as US president.
- [AFCON: To walk or not to walk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/afcon-to-walk-or-not-to-walk/): In the #AFCON25 final between Morocco and Senegal, for a few minutes, the outcome risked being shaped by the rulebook
- [‘Act fast’: How speed defined the start of Donald Trump’s second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/act-fast-how-speed-defined-the-start-of-donald-trumps-second-term/): The first year of the US president’s second term has been a whirlwind of activity. What does that mean for democracy?
- [Baby girl in Gaza dies from cold amid Israeli aid restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/baby-girl-in-gaza-dies-from-cold-amid-israeli-aid-restrictions/): Shaza Abu Jarad became the ninth child in Gaza to die from cold weather this winter amid Israeli aid restrictions.
- [‘A deal is a deal’: EU blasts Trump’s Greenland tariffs in Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/a-deal-is-a-deal-eu-blasts-trumps-greenland-tariffs-in-davos/): EU chief Ursula von der Leyen questioned Donald Trump’s trustworthiness after his proposed tariffs over Greenland.
- [Victory Lap At 12 Months: White House Hails Trump’s ‘America First’ Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/victory-lap-at-12-months-white-house-hails-trumps-america-first-comeback/): As the White House asserts that this era is ‘just getting started’, the post on X signals a commitment to further disruptive change
- [California Governor Newsom Says European Leaders Look ‘Pathetic’ Before Trump: 'Have A Backbone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/california-governor-newsom-says-european-leaders-look-pathetic-before-trump-have-a-backbone/): Newsom said European leaders must stop “rolling over” to Donald Trump as tensions rise over Greenland and US tariff threats.
- [US Supreme Court Defers Ruling On Trump's Tariffs Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/us-supreme-court-defers-ruling-on-trumps-tariffs-today/): The case centres on whether US President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the IEEPA by invoking national emergency powers to levy country-specific import tariffs.
- [Woman Sexually Assaulted In UK's Nottingham Park, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/20/woman-sexually-assaulted-in-uks-nottingham-park-probe-on/): UK police are investigating a sexual assault at Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham. DCI Rob Routledge urges witnesses to come forward as patrols increase.
- [Australia observes day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach mass shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/australia-observes-day-of-mourning-for-victims-of-bondi-beach-mass-shooting/): Flags will be flown at half-staff to honour the victims of the December 14 shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
- [Money, Data, Cadre: Inside Jamaat's Bangladesh Election Playbook And Why It Alarms India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/money-data-cadre-inside-jamaats-bangladesh-election-playbook-and-why-it-alarms-india-exclusive/): In urban centres, particularly the capital, Jamaat’s Women’s Wing and Islami Chhatri Sangstha are conducting door-to-door surveys to map voter behaviour
- [Bangladesh’s 2026 Election Narrows To BNP-Jamaat Showdown As Awami League Stays Out | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/bangladeshs-2026-election-narrows-to-bnp-jamaat-showdown-as-awami-league-stays-out-exclusive/): The BNP-led alliance has fielded candidates in 272 constituencies, leaving 28 seats to smaller partners, while Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting independently in 226 constituencies
- ['None Of Our Business': Putin Distances Russia From Trump's Greenland Plan Amid US-Europe Rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/none-of-our-business-putin-distances-russia-from-trumps-greenland-plan-amid-us-europe-rift/): Putin also used the moment to criticise Denmark’s historical treatment of Greenland, describing Copenhagen’s rule over the territory as colonial in nature.
- ['Left With No Alternative': EU Parliament Freezes Approval Of US Trade Deal Over Trump's Greenland Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/left-with-no-alternative-eu-parliament-freezes-approval-of-us-trade-deal-over-trumps-greenland-threats/): The European Parliament’s actions come as the 27-nation bloc considers strongly retaliating if Trump proceeds against Washington’s long-standing allies.
- [Israel bombs four Syria-Lebanon border crossings; kills 2 in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/israel-bombs-four-syria-lebanon-border-crossings-kills-2-in-south-lebanon/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blasts Israeli ‘policy of systematic aggression’ that directly targets civilians.
- [World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia’s Muna island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/worlds-oldest-cave-art-discovered-in-indonesias-muna-island/): Indonesia and the surrounding region is known for some of the world’s most ancient archaeological finds.
- ['I'm A Dictator, But Sometimes You Need One': Donald Trump At Davos Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/im-a-dictator-but-sometimes-you-need-one-donald-trump-at-davos-summit/): Donald Trump called himself a dictator at Davos, defended his leadership as common sense, and announced cooperative Greenland talks with Denmark and NATO.
- ['$1 Billion From Frozen Assets': Putin Says Russia Will Contribute To US-Backed Board Of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/1-billion-from-frozen-assets-putin-says-russia-will-contribute-to-us-backed-board-of-peace/): Putin offers $1B from frozen assets to the US-backed Board of Peace, proposing the rest for Ukraine’s reconstruction before talks with Witkoff and Kushner.
- [Trump Eyes Greenland For ‘Golden Dome’; Expert Says 'Impossible' To Stop Russia's Oreshnik Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-eyes-greenland-for-golden-dome-expert-says-impossible-to-stop-russias-oreshnik-missile/): According to Trump, the Greenland-based Golden Dome system would extend protection beyond the United States.
- [‘Catch of the day’: Trump launches new ICE immigration crackdown in Maine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/catch-of-the-day-trump-launches-new-ice-immigration-crackdown-in-maine/): The Trump administration singles out Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, as one of the reasons for ICE’s operation.
- [‘I won’t use force’ for Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s Davos speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/i-wont-use-force-for-greenland-key-takeaways-from-trumps-davos-speech/): Trump reiterated his push for US control of Greenland, criticised Europe and laid out his foreign policy priorities.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,428](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1428/): These are the key developments from day 1,428 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Liverpool beat Marseille to climb to fourth in Champions League table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/liverpool-beat-marseille-to-climb-to-fourth-in-champions-league-table/): Liverpool win 3-0 in Marseille, as Mohamed Salah returns to the starting lineup for first time since November.
- [Barcelona avoid blip in Prague to maintain Champions League top eight hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/barcelona-avoid-blip-in-prague-to-maintain-champions-league-top-eight-hope/): Barcelona come from behind to beat Slavia Prague 4-2 to maintain their hopes of a top eight finish in the league phase.
- [Does the Awami League have a future in Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/does-the-awami-league-have-a-future-in-bangladesh/): Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh.
- [US judge bars government from reviewing seized Washington Post materials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-judge-bars-government-from-reviewing-seized-washington-post-materials/): The Washington Post has demanded the immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson.
- [JPMorgan’s Dimon calls credit card interest rate caps a ‘economic disaster’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/jpmorgans-dimon-calls-credit-card-interest-rate-caps-a-economic-disaster/): JPMorgan CEO Dimon said that Trump’s push to cap rates at 10 percent would result in consumers losing access to credit.
- [‘Gets Everything We Wanted’: Trump Claims Greenland Deal Framework Reached, Halts Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/gets-everything-we-wanted-trump-claims-greenland-deal-framework-reached-halts-tariffs/): US President Trump says tariffs on European allies will not be imposed after claiming a framework deal over Greenland.
- [Fire Scare At Davos: Congress Centre Evacuated, White House Official Says Trump Not Affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/fire-scare-at-davos-congress-centre-evacuated-white-house-official-says-trump-not-affected/): Fire services say the blaze has been extinguished and no injuries were reported.
- [Israel demolishes three Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/israel-demolishes-three-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces have demolished three homes belonging to Palestinians in the village of Shuqba in the occupied West Bank.
- [At least 3,117 people killed during Iran protests, state media reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/at-least-3117-people-killed-during-iran-protests-state-media-reports/): The Martyrs Foundation noted that 2,427 of those killed in the demonstrations were civilians and security forces.
- [US House panel advances bill to give Congress authority on AI chip exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-house-panel-advances-bill-to-give-congress-authority-on-ai-chip-exports/): The bill gives Congress more licence to block AI exports to China and other US political adversaries.
- [Palestinians deny reports Israel halted refugee football pitch demolition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/palestinians-deny-reports-israel-halted-refugee-football-pitch-demolition/): Aida camp’s football pitch faces demolition, despite reports of a delay, leaving the community uncertain.
- [US begins transferring ISIL-linked detainees from Syria to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-begins-transferring-isil-linked-detainees-from-syria-to-iraq/): The US military said up to 7,000 people will be moved from a detention facility in Hasakah, Syria.
- [Can Israel flatten the UNRWA headquarters with impunity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/can-israel-flatten-the-unrwa-headquarters-with-impunity/): United Nations leads condemnation of Israeli demolition of headquarters of UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- [‘Yes, Without The Americans’: Finnish President Says Europe Can Defend Itself, Then Clarifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/yes-without-the-americans-finnish-president-says-europe-can-defend-itself-then-clarifies/): Short clips of the Finnish President’s remarks spread online, with supporters and critics divided over whether his comments were taken out of context.
- [‘He’s Accepted’: Trump Claims Putin Joined Board Of Peace, Russian President Says Reviewing Invite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/hes-accepted-trump-claims-putin-joined-board-of-peace-russian-president-says-reviewing-invite/): Trump’s plan, initially linked to Gaza’s rebuilding, has drawn criticism over its scope and ambition.
- [Relieved, sceptical, insulted: Greenlanders react to Trump at Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/relieved-sceptical-insulted-greenlanders-react-to-trump-at-davos/): Greenlanders reacted with sceptical relief to Donald Trump ruling out military force to take the territory.
- [Ancient Khmer temples scarred by Thailand-Cambodia conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/ancient-khmer-temples-scarred-by-thailand-cambodia-conflict/): Ancient Khmer temples along the Thailand-Cambodia border have been damaged or destroyed by recent fighting.
- [Public opinion shifts on ICE as advocates warn of US ‘inflection point’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/public-opinion-shifts-on-ice-as-advocates-warn-of-us-inflection-point/): Amid growing unrest in wake of Minnesota killing, rights observers say US Congress must take action to curtail agency.
- [Ecuador announces 30 percent tariff on Colombia over drug trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/ecuador-announces-30-percent-tariff-on-colombia-over-drug-trafficking/): President Daniel Noboa has sought closer relations with Donald Trump while criticising Colombia’s left-wing leader.
- [‘India Is Indispensable’: EU To Sign Defence, Counterterror Pact At Delhi Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/india-is-indispensable-eu-to-sign-defence-counterterror-pact-at-delhi-summit/): EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the pact will expand cooperation on defence, counterterrorism and cyber security at next week’s summit in New Delhi.
- [Deadly roof collapse at Russian shopping mall after heavy snowfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/deadly-roof-collapse-at-russian-shopping-mall-after-heavy-snowfall/): At least one person has been killed after the roof of a shopping center collapsed in Novosibirsk, Russia.
- [More Israeli strikes pound southern Lebanon after day of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/more-israeli-strikes-pound-southern-lebanon-after-day-of-attacks/): Israel kept up its bombardment of southern Lebanon after a series of daytime attacks.
- [Trump nixes European tariff threats over Greenland after NATO chief talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-nixes-european-tariff-threats-over-greenland-after-nato-chief-talks/): US president says ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland and wider Arctic region reached with NATO chief Mark Rutte.
- [US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed’s Lisa Cook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-supreme-court-appears-reluctant-to-let-trump-fire-feds-lisa-cook/): During two hours of arguments, some justices pressed US lawyer on why Cook was not given a chance to formally respond.
- [Eight Countries Including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan Join Trump's Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/eight-countries-including-saudi-arabia-uae-pakistan-join-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace/): Foreign Ministers of UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar back Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan.
- [Spain’s train drivers call for strike as deadly derailments fuel concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/spains-train-drivers-call-for-strike-as-deadly-derailments-fuel-concern/): Union slams ‘constant deterioration of railway’ after major crash in southern Spain kills at least 43, injures dozens.
- [‘Wouldn’t Be First, Certainly Won’t Be The Last’: Ryanair CEO On Elon Musk Calling Him Idiot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/wouldnt-be-first-certainly-wont-be-the-last-ryanair-ceo-on-elon-musk-calling-him-idiot/): Michael O’Leary shrugs off Elon Musk’s jibes over Starlink, says the spat has boosted Ryanair sales by up to three percent.
- [US Begins Transferring Up To 7,000 Islamic State Detainees From Syria To Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-begins-transferring-up-to-7000-islamic-state-detainees-from-syria-to-iraq/): US Central Command said the first group of detainees was moved from a facility in Hasakah province in northeastern Syria to secure locations in Iraq.
- [World’s Oldest Known Cave Art Found In Indonesia, Dating Back Nearly 68,000 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/worlds-oldest-known-cave-art-found-in-indonesia-dating-back-nearly-68000-years/): A red hand stencil in an Indonesian cave on Muna island is the oldest rock art at 67,800 years, revealing early human migration and unique Sulawesi painting styles.
- [Trump rules out using force to take over Greenland, calls for negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-rules-out-using-force-to-take-over-greenland-calls-for-negotiations/): The US president used his speech at Davos to call for talks over his demands to annex Greenland.
- [Super Saliha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/super-saliha/): A Tunisian man turns his dying mother’s cancer treatment into a celebration of love, devotion, care and resilience.
- [‘The end of the world as we know it’: Is the rules-based order finished?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-is-the-rules-based-order-finished/): Analysts say US actions have ended the post-war order, but how much that ‘order’ applied to the Global South is unclear.
- [Qatar, Saudi Arabia among eight countries joining Trump’s ‘board of peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/qatar-saudi-arabia-among-eight-countries-joining-trumps-board-of-peace/): Countries say board aims to support reconstruction in the Gaza Strip and advance a ‘just and lasting peace’.
- ['Made My Wife's Life An Absolute Misery': Prince Harry Blasts UK Tabloids In Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/made-my-wifes-life-an-absolute-misery-prince-harry-blasts-uk-tabloids-in-court/): Harry was testifying in a joint lawsuit against ANL, the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail.
- [Trump Says Secret ‘Sonic Weapon’ Was Used In Venezuela Raid: ‘Nobody Else Has It’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-secret-sonic-weapon-was-used-in-venezuela-raid-nobody-else-has-it/): While such weapons are not banned under international law, their use has drawn scrutiny because of potential long-term health effects.
- [Trump: Hamas will be ‘blown away’ if they don’t give up their weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-hamas-will-be-blown-away-if-they-dont-give-up-their-weapons/): Hamas has agreed to “give up their weapons” and will be “blown away” if they do not follow through, Donald Trump said.
- [Palestinians react to Netanyahu joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/palestinians-react-to-netanyahu-joining-gaza-board-of-peace/): Palestinians in Gaza have expressed disbelief at the prospect of Benjamin Netanyahu joining the Board of Peace.
- [Who was Rifaat al-Assad, commander of Syria’s 1982 Hama massacre?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/who-was-rifaat-al-assad-commander-of-syrias-1982-hama-massacre/): The ‘Butcher of Hama’ and former Syrian vice president dies in exile at age 89.
- [Canada detains Israeli ex-soldier and comedian over Gaza complaint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/canada-detains-israeli-ex-soldier-and-comedian-over-gaza-complaint/): Israeli comedian and former soldier Guy Hochman was detained in Toronto after complaints over his conduct in Gaza.
- [LIVE: Marseille vs Liverpool – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/live-marseille-vs-liverpool-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the league phase match.
- [Trump Raises Doubt Over NATO's Support At Davos Summit 2026 | Trump Vs NATO | World Economic Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-raises-doubt-over-natos-support-at-davos-summit-2026-trump-vs-nato-world-economic-forum/): US President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that while the United States would remain fully committed to NATO, he questioned whether alliance partners would offer the same level of support in return. ‘n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Trump Says Tariffs Will Drive US Drug Prices to Lowest in World, Slams Fed Chief at Davos 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-tariffs-will-drive-us-drug-prices-to-lowest-in-world-slams-fed-chief-at-davos-2026/): S President Donald Trump said tariffs would help bring drug prices in the United States down to the lowest globally, while also criticising the Federal Reserve chief during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Canadian Man Arrested For Posing As Pilot, Taking Hundreds Of Free Flights For 4 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/canadian-man-arrested-for-posing-as-pilot-taking-hundreds-of-free-flights-for-4-years/): Dallas Pokornik was arrested for posing as a pilot and flight attendant. If found guilty, he would face a fine of up to $250,000, plus a term of supervised release.
- [‘He’s A Fantastic Man, A Friend’: Trump Praises PM Modi, Signals 'Good' India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/hes-a-fantastic-man-a-friend-trump-praises-pm-modi-signals-good-india-us-trade-deal/): On the trade deal, the US President exclusively told Moneycontrol, “We are going to have a good deal.”
- ['Europe Unrecognisable', 'Fake Congressperson Ilhan Omar': Trump Takes On Immigration At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/europe-unrecognisable-fake-congressperson-ilhan-omar-trump-takes-on-immigration-at-davos/): Trump uses Davos speech to lash out at Ilhan Omar and warn that mass migration is damaging Europe and the West.
- [European Union Puts US Trade Deal On Hold Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/european-union-puts-us-trade-deal-on-hold-over-trumps-greenland-tariff-threats/): The EU paused formal approval of its trade deal with US President Donald Trump due to rising tensions and tariff threats against Greenland.
- [Pope Invited To Join Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace', Says Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/pope-invited-to-join-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-says-vatican/): Pope Leo XIV has been invited to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, but the Vatican is considering its response. Norway declined, while Hungary and UAE accepted the invitation.
- [Trump says he wants ‘ownership’ of Greenland, but ‘won’t use force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-says-he-wants-ownership-of-greenland-but-wont-use-force/): Donald Trump said the US needs “ownership” of Greenland, but he “won’t use force” to acquire the territory.
- [‘Stripped naked’: Yemeni detainee recounts torture in UAE-run prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/stripped-naked-yemeni-detainee-recounts-torture-in-uae-run-prison/): A Yemeni man Ali Hassan Ali who spent more than two years in detention in secret prisons seeks justice.
- [Three Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli air strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/three-palestinian-journalists-killed-in-israeli-air-strike/): Palestinian journalists Abdul Ra’ouf, Anas Ghunaim and Shaath Mohammad Qeshta have been killed in an Israeli air strike.
- [Trump’s ‘board of peace’: Who has joined, who hasn’t – and why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trumps-board-of-peace-who-has-joined-who-hasnt-and-why/): Before a signing ceremony planned for Thursday, several nations have agreed to join the board. But many haven’t.
- [Trump Rebukes Mark Carney Over Davos Remarks On Global Order: 'Canada Lives Because Of US'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-rebukes-mark-carney-over-davos-remarks-on-global-order-canada-lives-because-of-us/): Canadian PM Mark Carney delivered a high-profile speech arguing that the old global order anchored by US leadership was fading.
- [At Davos, Trump Claims He ‘Stopped 8 Wars’, Including India-Pakistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/at-davos-trump-claims-he-stopped-8-wars-including-india-pakistan-conflict/): Trump claimed at Davos and in a White House briefing that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, stating he stopped eight wars including theirs.
- [Trump Mocks Macron Over Sunglasses At Davos: 'What the Hell Happened?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-mocks-macron-over-sunglasses-at-davos-what-the-hell-happened/): Trump mocked Emmanuel Macron for wearing blue reflective aviator sunglasses indoors during his Davos address.
- [Global Khalistani Conference In Azerbaijan Signals 'Triple Threat' Tactic Against India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/global-khalistani-conference-in-azerbaijan-signals-triple-threat-tactic-against-india-exclusive/): The conference in Baku brought together a coordinated group of Khalistani extremists and Pakistani officials, underscoring a unified front
- [Sunglass Swagger In Davos: Macron’s Rs 70,000 Shades Spark Memes And A Stock Pop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/sunglass-swagger-in-davos-macrons-rs-70000-shades-spark-memes-and-a-stock-pop/): The French leader’s office later said the sunglasses were worn for medical reasons, explaining that Macron was protecting his eyes due to a burst blood vessel.
- [EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/eu-parliament-refers-mercosur-free-trade-deal-to-blocs-top-court/): Court of Justice of the EU will determine if accord with South American nations is compatible with the bloc’s policy.
- [Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/greenlands-strategic-position-in-seven-maps-why-trump-wants-the-island/): The world’s largest island sits in the Arctic Circle and is strategically and economically valuable.
- [Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/three-journalists-among-11-palestinians-killed-in-israels-attacks-on-gaza/): The three journalists worked for a committee supervising Egyptian aid in Gaza and were documenting a newly set-up camp.
- [Fact-checking US President Trump’s speech marking one year in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/fact-checking-us-president-trumps-speech-marking-one-year-in-office/): Trump marked his second term anniversary by showcasing achievements, immigration actions, and addressing foreign policy.
- ['No Yielding On Values': UK's Starmer Pushes Back Against Trump Threats On Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/no-yielding-on-values-uks-starmer-pushes-back-against-trump-threats-on-greenland/): Keir Starmer says Donald Trump is trying to force Britain to abandon its principles, rejects tariff threats and confirms urgent talks with Denmark.
- [Former South Korean PM Gets 23 Years In Prison For Role In 2024 Martial Law Insurrection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/former-south-korean-pm-gets-23-years-in-prison-for-role-in-2024-martial-law-insurrection/): Han Duck-soo was sentenced for his role in the 2024 martial law insurrection linked to ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in December of that year.
- ['Venezuela Will Do Fantastically Well, Oil Profits Will Be Shared': Trump To World Leaders At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/venezuela-will-do-fantastically-well-oil-profits-will-be-shared-trump-to-world-leaders-at-davos/): Trump at Davos claimed US pressure led Venezuela to strike a deal and said Venezuela will earn more than in the past two decades.
- ['I Won't Use Force': Trump Makes Fresh Greenland Pitch In Davos, Says Only US Can Defend It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/i-wont-use-force-trump-makes-fresh-greenland-pitch-in-davos-says-only-us-can-defend-it/): Donald Trump said that Greenland’s strategic importance was “much greater than people even understand,” suggesting recent global events had reinforced that view.
- [Fear grips Nigerian village after mass church kidnapping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/fear-grips-nigerian-village-after-mass-church-kidnapping/): Armed attackers abducted over 170 people from three churches in northern Nigeria.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/key-takeaways-from-trumps-one-year-anniversary-briefing/): Immigration crackdowns, protests, and escalating global chaos have defined the second Trump administration.
- [Can Europe break with Trump? A tale of energy, defence, economic dependence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/can-europe-break-with-trump-a-tale-of-energy-defence-economic-dependence/): Trump has angered European leaders with his Greenland ambitions and tariffs-for-all-who-oppose approach.
- [Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousands linked to ISIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/syrian-army-takes-control-of-camp-holding-thousands-linked-to-isil/): SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control.
- [Putin To Meet US Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Over Ukraine Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/putin-to-meet-us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-over-ukraine-peace-talks/): Vladimir Putin will meet US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, as Ukraine seeks urgent air defence and sanctions support.
- [Japan Restarts World's Largest Nuclear Plant Since 2011 Fukushima Disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/japan-restarts-worlds-largest-nuclear-plant-since-2011-fukushima-disaster/): The resumption follows approval from the regional governor last month, although public opinion remains sharply divided.
- [$216 Billion Windfall: How Russia Benefited From A Gold Boom Meant To Hurt It Despite Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/216-billion-windfall-how-russia-benefited-from-a-gold-boom-meant-to-hurt-it-despite-sanctions/): By the end of last year, Russia’s total international reserves stood at roughly $755 billion, with $326.5 billion- or 43%- held in gold.
- [UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/un-condemns-israels-demolition-of-unrwa-hq-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem
- [AI’s growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/ais-growing-thirst-for-water-is-becoming-a-public-health-risk/): AI’s rapid expansion is placing growing pressure on water supplies and public health.
- [Trump live news: US president in Davos as Greenland threats spark outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/trump-live-news-us-president-in-davos-as-greenland-threats-spark-outrage/): US President Donald Trump is at the World Economic Forum where he says he’ll have ‘many meetings’ on Greenland.
- [Europol busts Europe-wide drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/europol-busts-europe-wide-drug-ring-in-largest-ever-operation/): Hague-based agency for fighting international and organised crime says it has dealt ‘massive blow’ to narco traffickers.
- [US, Russia envoys meet in Davos as Ukraine reconstruction plan postponed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/us-russia-envoys-meet-in-davos-as-ukraine-reconstruction-plan-postponed/): US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on Thursday, the Kremlin confirms, as signing of $800bn Ukraine deal is put on hold.
- [‘Rupture in the world order’: Speeches by Carney, world leaders at Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/rupture-in-the-world-order-speeches-by-carney-world-leaders-at-davos/): World leaders, rattled by Trump’s latest gambit in Greenland, look to present united front at World Economic Forum.
- [Video: Syria SDF ‘outlived usefulness to US’ explains Al Jazeera reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/video-syria-sdf-outlived-usefulness-to-us-explains-al-jazeera-reporter/): Syria’s army has taken control of a large part of the country that had been under the Kurdish-led SDF.
- [Norway Latest Country To Decline Trump's 'Board Of Peace' Invitation. Who Else Have Opted Out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/norway-latest-country-to-decline-trumps-board-of-peace-invitation-who-else-have-opted-out/): In a clear setback to the US-led plan, Norway said it would also not attend the signing ceremony for the board.
- [What's Manifest Destiny And Why It's Being Linked To Trump's Renewed Interest In Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/whats-manifest-destiny-and-why-its-being-linked-to-trumps-renewed-interest-in-greenland/): Amid rising tensions over Greenland and unease in Canada, analysts are revisiting a 19th-century idea once used to justify America’s continental expansion.
- [‘Rupture, Not A Transition’: Canada's Mark Carney Warns US-Led World Order Is Fading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/rupture-not-a-transition-canadas-mark-carney-warns-us-led-world-order-is-fading/): Mark Carney said the world was no longer experiencing a temporary transition but a structural break driven by intensifying great-power rivalry and the erosion of shared rules.
- [Greenland Breaks The Real Estate Rule: You Cannot Buy Land There, Trump Or Not](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/greenland-breaks-the-real-estate-rule-you-cannot-buy-land-there-trump-or-not/):  In Greenland, people can purchase houses and buildings, including homes that already exist but there is a rider.
- [‘Barbaric new era’: Palestinians, UN slam Israeli demolition of UNRWA HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/barbaric-new-era-palestinians-un-slam-israeli-demolition-of-unrwa-hq/): Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees says demolition in East Jerusalem is ‘blatant breach of international law’.
- [The US attack on Venezuela and the collapse of international law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/the-us-attack-on-venezuela-and-the-collapse-of-international-law/): The intervention exposes how great-power geopolitics have hollowed out the UN Charter system.
- [Killer of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/killer-of-japans-former-pm-shinzo-abe-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/): The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.
- [UK Looks East As US Ties Fray, PM Keir Starmer Plans China Reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/uk-looks-east-as-us-ties-fray-pm-keir-starmer-plans-china-reset/): The China outreach comes as Keir Starmer faces fresh tension with Britain’s closest ally, the United States.
- ['Like My Indian Friends': Japanese Envoy’s Biryani Post Goes Viral With Cross-Cultural Cheer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/21/like-my-indian-friends-japanese-envoys-biryani-post-goes-viral-with-cross-cultural-cheer/): The post quickly gained traction, with users praising the ambassador’s gesture as a symbol of cultural openness and warmth.
- [Two popular Tunisian journalists handed three-year jail terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/two-popular-tunisian-journalists-handed-three-year-jail-terms/): Press rights campaigners slammed the case against Bohran Bssaies and Mourad Zghidi as “legal persecution”.
- [Son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez released in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/son-in-law-of-opposition-figure-edmundo-gonzalez-released-in-venezuela/): Rafael Tudares Bracho, who is married to Gonzalez’s daughter, was arrested shortly before Maduro’s third inauguration.
- [Is the world’s rules-based order ruptured?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/is-the-worlds-rules-based-order-ruptured/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says system is broken, with world powers employing force.
- [Remnants of abandoned US base leech toxic waste in Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/remnants-of-abandoned-us-base-leech-toxic-waste-in-greenland/): Greenland residents call thousands of rusted barrels ‘American flowers,’ left behind when the US abandoned its base.
- [Vance portrays US immigration officers as victims of ‘far left’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/vance-portrays-us-immigration-officers-as-victims-of-far-left/): US Vice President JD Vance blamed the “far left” for chaotic and at times violent immigration operations in Minnesota.
- [Trump sues JPMorgan and CEO Dimon over alleged ‘debanking’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-sues-jpmorgan-and-ceo-dimon-over-alleged-debanking/): The $5bn lawsuit alleges JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in 2021 cutting off Trump & his firms from financing
- [Zelenskyy urges Europe to act as a global power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/zelenskyy-urges-europe-to-act-as-a-global-power/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Davos, urged Europe to show more courage and unity.
- [Paramount Skydance extends Warner Bros takeover bid offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/paramount-skydance-extends-warner-bros-takeover-bid-offer/): The Ellison-owned media giant will now give investors until February 20 to consider its bid.
- [Are we witnessing the death of traditional TV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/are-we-witnessing-the-death-of-traditional-tv/): The Oscars leave ABC for YouTube in 2029, signaling a major shift in how audiences watch live events.
- [Mamdani defends Mahmoud Khalil on deportation order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/mamdani-defends-mahmoud-khalil-on-deportation-order/): Mayor Zohran Mamdani says pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil ‘deserves to stay’ in New York City.
- [Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before US Congress committee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/former-special-counsel-jack-smith-testifies-before-us-congress-committee/): Smith told Congress that he found ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity’.
- [Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ sees Hamas disarmed and glitzy Gaza towers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trumps-board-of-peace-sees-hamas-disarmed-and-glitzy-gaza-towers/): Donald Trump launched his “Board of Peace” with a vision of Gaza that sees Hamas disarmed and real estate developed.
- [US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheld](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/us-envoy-meets-sdf-commander-calls-for-syria-ceasefire-to-be-upheld/): After meeting with the SDF’s commander, US’s Tom Barrack said all parties agreed upholding the truce is ‘essential’.
- [Jeff Bezos's Rocket Takes 6 Tourists On Flight To Edge Of Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/jeff-bezoss-rocket-takes-6-tourists-on-flight-to-edge-of-space/): Blue Origin launched six passengers to the edge of space from Texas, marking New Shepard’s 38th flight and 17th human mission in an 11 minute journey.
- ['Peace Or Piece Of Greenland?': Elon Musk's Wordplay Jab At Trump's Gaza Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/peace-or-piece-of-greenland-elon-musks-wordplay-jab-at-trumps-gaza-board/): Elon Musk’s comments referenced Trump’s recent territorial rhetoric regarding Greenland and Venezuela.
- [Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Carries 6 Passengers To Space: Who Are They And How Much Did They Pay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-carries-6-passengers-to-space-who-are-they-and-how-much-did-they-pay/): The six passengers of Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-38 experienced a few minutes of weightlessness and saw Earth from space before coming back to West Texas.
- [Senegal coach defends AFCON final walk-off before expected sanction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/senegal-coach-defends-afcon-final-walk-off-before-expected-sanction/): Senegal face investigation following players and coaches walk-off in injury time of AFCON final against hosts Morocco.
- [France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/france-seizes-oil-tanker-in-mediterranean-sailing-from-russia-macron/): French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of ‘flying false flag’.
- [How a strategic hill decided the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/how-a-strategic-hill-decided-the-thai-cambodia-ceasefire/): Hill 350, a strategic high point on the Thailand-Cambodia border, was fiercely contested in fighting last year.
- ['Most Interesting Time': Elon Musk Predicts Soon There Will Be 'More Robots Than People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/most-interesting-time-elon-musk-predicts-soon-there-will-be-more-robots-than-people/): Several companies are betting that humanoid robots will address labor shortages and handle repetitive, dangerous, or tedious tasks.
- [Three Weeks After Maduro's Capture, US Names New Envoy To Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/three-weeks-after-maduros-capture-us-names-new-envoy-to-venezuela/): Laura F. Dogu is the new US charge d’affaires to Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s arrest and a deadly raid involving a secret US sonic weapon, confirmed by Trump.
- [Real Madrid remain football’s top earners but Liverpool overtake Man Utd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/real-madrid-remain-footballs-top-earners-but-liverpool-overtake-man-utd/): Real Madrid remain the top earner in world football but Liverpool leap in ranking, while Manchester United slide.
- [Inside Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza without Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/inside-trumps-plan-to-rebuild-gaza-without-palestinians/): The US launches a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, but Palestinians have no seat at the table.
- ['Maduro Is On Trial, Putin Is Not': Zelenskyy In Davos Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/maduro-is-on-trial-putin-is-not-zelenskyy-in-davos-speech/): Zelenskyy launched a sharp criticism of Europe, accusing it of failing to act against global threats and inaction against Russian aggression as the Ukraine war nears four years.
- [UAE To Host First Trilateral Talks On Ukraine War With US, Russia And Kyiv: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/uae-to-host-first-trilateral-talks-on-ukraine-war-with-us-russia-and-kyiv-zelenskyy/): Zelenskyy said the meetings would mark the first such trilateral engagement hosted by the UAE.
- [French Navy Seizes Oil Tanker In Mediterranean Sailing From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/french-navy-seizes-oil-tanker-in-mediterranean-sailing-from-russia/): French Navy intercepted Russian oil tanker Grinch near Almeria suspected of false Comoros flag. France and UK coordinated to enforce sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet.
- [Flooding causes widespread damage across southern Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/flooding-causes-widespread-damage-across-southern-africa/): Deadly floodings across southern Africa has submerged roads, homes and schools, forcing evacuations.
- [Video shows severely damaged building in Ukraine from Russian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/video-shows-severely-damaged-building-in-ukraine-from-russian-attack/): A Russian drone strike hit a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, injuring seven people.
- [World Is ‘Richer, Safer, More Peaceful’ as He Signs US ‘Board of Peace’ Charter, Says Trump | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/world-is-richer-safer-more-peaceful-as-he-signs-us-board-of-peace-charter-says-trump-news18/): US President Donald Trump said the world is “richer, safer and much more peaceful” than a year ago as he signed the charter establishing the US “Board of Peace” at Davos n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Likely To Be Deported To Algeria, Says US Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-likely-to-be-deported-to-algeria-says-us-official/): Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested last year for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests, received a setback last week when a US court ruled in favour of his deportation.
- ['I Look Forward To Welcoming Him Soon': PM Modi Speaks To Brazil's Lula, Stresses Momentum In Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/i-look-forward-to-welcoming-him-soon-pm-modi-speaks-to-brazils-lula-stresses-momentum-in-ties/): PM Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva reviewed the “strong momentum” in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership during their conversation today.
- [Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/club-brugge-fans-jailed-for-impersonating-borat-in-kazakhstan/): Club Brugge were in Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
- [Who were the Palestinian journalists Israeli forces just killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/who-were-the-palestinian-journalists-israeli-forces-just-killed/): Three Palestinian journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza while working for an aid organisation.
- [Why did Israel join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ after raising objections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/why-did-israel-join-trumps-board-of-peace-after-raising-objections/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s flip-flop is part of disruption tactics to stall any peace in Gaza, say analysts.
- [A Song for My Land: Children highlight pesticide use in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/a-song-for-my-land-children-highlight-pesticide-use-in-argentina/): A teacher and his students in rural Argentina use music to raise the alarm about the dangers of pesticide spraying.
- [Belgium’s Lumumba case raises a question Africa still avoids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/belgiums-lumumba-case-raises-a-question-africa-still-avoids/): Much of postcolonial Africa still fails to confront the political vision for which Patrice Lumumba was eliminated.
- [‘War has to end:’ Trump on Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/war-has-to-end-trump-on-ukraine-after-zelenskyy-meeting/): After meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump says Russia’s ‘war has to end’.
- [Torrential rains displace thousands in Mozambique as floods wreak havoc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/torrential-rains-displace-thousands-in-mozambique-as-floods-wreak-havoc/): More than 620,000 affected by Mozambique floods, as vital infrastructure and tens of thousands of homes are destroyed.
- [Who got the most nods? The complete list of 2026 Oscar nominations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/who-got-the-most-nods-the-complete-list-of-2026-oscar-nominations/): Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners makes history with a record 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13.
- [Dubai Road Accident Leaves Indian Biker With Rs 1 Crore Hospital Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/dubai-road-accident-leaves-indian-biker-with-rs-1-crore-hospital-bill/): Avinash Sequeira suffered multiple fractures in a Dubai bike accident and faces a Dh400,000 hospital bill at Fakeeh University Hospital, with a long recovery ahead.
- [Jared Kushner Says ‘No Plan B’ For Gaza As $112Bn Master Plan Unveiled | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/jared-kushner-says-no-plan-b-for-gaza-as-112bn-master-plan-unveiled-exclusive-details/): Kushner’s vision, titled ‘Project Sunrise’, seeks to transform Gaza into a ‘destination’ using free-market principles
- [Explained: What Is Jared Kushner’s Gaza Plan And Why Is It So Controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/explained-what-is-jared-kushners-gaza-plan-and-why-is-it-so-controversial/): The Gaza plan is the first major test case for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, a new international body launched in Davos with backing from a limited group of countries.
- ['War Has To End': Trump Meets Zelenskyy Over Ukraine Peace Deal At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/war-has-to-end-trump-meets-zelenskyy-over-ukraine-peace-deal-at-davos/): Trump called his meeting with Zelenskyy in Davos “good”, urged an end to the war with Russia, and discussed peace and US support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian airstrikes.
- [Trump’s Greenland pact will demand allies boost Arctic security: NATO chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trumps-greenland-pact-will-demand-allies-boost-arctic-security-nato-chief/): Rutte’s comments come as European allies scramble to respond to Trump’s about-face on US tariffs, Greenland threats.
- [Which teams can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/which-teams-can-still-qualify-for-the-uefa-champions-league-knockouts/): Barcelona are the biggest name outside UCL last 16 spots, but Real Madrid, Liverpool and holders PSG are also at risk.
- [Trump’s Greenland ‘framework’ deal: What we know about it, what we don’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trumps-greenland-framework-deal-what-we-know-about-it-what-we-dont/): Trump says he reached a ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland during a meeting with NATO’s Mark Rutte in Davos.
- [Azeez Al-Shaair’s anti-genocide note: Muslims tackle NFL fine with charity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/azeez-al-shaairs-anti-genocide-note-muslims-tackle-nfl-fine-with-charity/): Houston Texans’ linebacker faces $11,593 penalty for displaying nose tape message that says, ‘Stop the Genocide’.
- [‘Cuba And Nicaragua Next’: Machado’s Anti-Communism Message Has A Pro-Trump Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/cuba-and-nicaragua-next-machados-anti-communism-message-has-a-pro-trump-edge/): Machado framed the current phase as unprecedented, crediting both domestic resistance and international backing.
- [Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week: Palestinian official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/gazas-rafah-crossing-with-egypt-to-open-next-week-palestinian-official/): US-backed technocrat leader Ali Shaath made the announcement as President Trump launched his ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza.
- [Trump opens ‘Board of Peace’ by listing countries the US has bombed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-opens-board-of-peace-by-listing-countries-the-us-has-bombed/): During the signing of his ‘Board of Peace’, US President Donald Trump talked about the countries the US had bombed.
- [Israeli settlers forcibly displacing largest Palestinian Bedouin village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/israeli-settlers-forcibly-displacing-largest-palestinian-bedouin-village/): Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has emptied nearly three-quarters of this Palestinian Bedouin village.
- [Bangladesh adamant on playing T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka despite ICC threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/bangladesh-adamant-on-playing-t20-world-cup-in-sri-lanka-despite-icc-threat/): Bangladesh’s government and cricket officials stick to their stance despite ICC’s threat of replacing it with Scotland.
- [NATO Chief Cannot Negotiate For Denmark On Greenland: Defence Minister Poulsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/nato-chief-cannot-negotiate-for-denmark-on-greenland-defence-minister-poulsen/): Denmark asserts only it and Greenland can decide on Greenland’s sovereignty, rejecting NATO chief Mark Rutte’s negotiation role after Trump’s deal announcement at Davos.
- [German Doctor Travels To Pakistan Village To Marry Man She Met Through Online Gaming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/german-doctor-travels-to-pakistan-village-to-marry-man-she-met-through-online-gaming/): In an interview, Muhammad Akmal revealed that he proposed to Selma early in their conversations.
- [Donald Trump and world leaders sign ‘Board of Peace’ charter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/donald-trump-and-world-leaders-sign-board-of-peace-charter/): Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, to announce the first charter of his ‘Board of Peace’.
- [Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-down-to-one-issue-says-us-envoy-witkoff/): The announcement comes before a meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelenskyy, in Davos.
- [Day one of Syria’s ceasefire marked by violation claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/day-one-of-syrias-ceasefire-marked-by-violation-claims/): A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF was meant to cool tensions.
- [Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/mapping-the-10-countries-with-the-most-overseas-territories/): Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.
- [Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/several-missing-after-landslide-at-popular-tourist-spot-in-new-zealand/): Several missing after landslide at popular tourist spot in New Zealand
- [Sinner, Osaka through to the third round at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/sinner-osaka-through-to-the-third-round-at-australian-open/): Defending champion Jannik Sinner wins easily against James Duckworth while Naomi Osaka overcomes Sorana ‍Cirstea.
- [Former government insider takes aim at US’s policy on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/former-government-insider-takes-aim-at-uss-policy-on-israel/): Josh Paul, of A New Policy, thanks about the push for change in US policy towards Palestine and Israel.
- [Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/japan-shuts-reactor-at-worlds-biggest-nuclear-plant-a-day-after-restart/): Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.
- [Shehbaz Sharif’s Backseat, Fewer Than 20 Countries: Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ Takes Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/shehbaz-sharifs-backseat-fewer-than-20-countries-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-takes-off/): Trump had first announced the formation of the ‘Board of Peace’ on January 15, 2026, as part of Phase Two of his 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict.
- ['Finger On Trigger': Iran Guards Chief Warns US Against 'Miscalculations' Amid Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/finger-on-trigger-iran-guards-chief-warns-us-against-miscalculations-amid-protests/): Iran Guards chief warned Israel and the US, vowing to defend Khamenei as protests grow and sanctions target the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- [UN Scientists Say The World Has Entered An Era Of 'Water Bankruptcy': What Happens Now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/un-scientists-say-the-world-has-entered-an-era-of-water-bankruptcy-what-happens-now/): Scientists say ‘water bankruptcy’ captures a reality where natural systems can no longer recover, and where old approaches to water use no longer work.
- [Michelle Obama Says She Would Oppose Husband Barack's Third-Term Run: 'I Would Be At Home'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/michelle-obama-says-she-would-oppose-husband-baracks-third-term-run-i-would-be-at-home/): The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution stipulates that no person can be elected to more than two terms as president, making any third-term run legally impossible.
- [Pakistan's Gaza Glitch: Fazlur Rehman Slams Peace Board, Warns Shehbaz & Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/pakistans-gaza-glitch-fazlur-rehman-slams-peace-board-warns-shehbaz-munir-exclusive/): The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief’s primary ire was directed at the inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the US-sponsored board
- [Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ at ceremony in Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-launches-board-of-peace-at-ceremony-in-davos/): This is a breaking news story.
- [No Rushing In: India Welcoming, Yet Cautious Of Gaza Peace Efforts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/no-rushing-in-india-welcoming-yet-cautious-of-gaza-peace-efforts-exclusive/): Sources caution that moving too quickly from Phase I to Phase II of ceasefire could prove difficult and potentially counterproductive if the initial phase is not fully stabilised.
- [Greenland Talks With US Aim To Prevent Russia, China 'Access': NATO Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/greenland-talks-with-us-aim-to-prevent-russia-china-access-nato-chief/): NATO chief Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump agreed on a framework to keep China and Russia out of Greenland, dropping threats of force and tariffs after talks.
- ['We Delivered Record Aid, Freed 20 Hostages': Trump Speaks At Gaza 'Board Of Peace' Signing Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/we-delivered-record-aid-freed-20-hostages-trump-speaks-at-gaza-board-of-peace-signing-event/): Post Content
- [Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/pro-palestine-activist-on-hunger-strike-says-he-will-begin-refusing-water/): Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid calls on the UK to engage with his protest demands.
- [Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/venezuelans-share-their-opinions-on-us-interference/): Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference
- [Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/campaigning-begins-in-bangladesh-for-first-election-after-hasinas-ouster/): The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.
- [Sunita Williams Retires From NASA, But She Won’t Get Traditional Direct Pension: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/sunita-williams-retires-from-nasa-but-she-wont-get-traditional-direct-pension-heres-why/): Over her 27-year tenure at NASA, Sunita Williams participated in three space missions during which she spent a total of 608 days in space.
- [Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/israeli-minister-approves-gun-licences-for-18-illegal-west-bank-settlements/): UN says more than 1,800 settler attacks against Palestinians – about five per day – were documented in 2025.
- [Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/europe-cannot-condemn-colonialism-a-la-carte/): Europe is quick to denounce Trump’s imperial fantasies while defending its own colonial past and present.
- [Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/does-the-world-economic-forum-still-matter-in-a-fractured-global-economy/): For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.
- [Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/guinea-bissau-sets-election-date-following-last-years-coup/): The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.
- [China Invited To Join Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’, Reiterates Commitment To UN System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/china-invited-to-join-trumps-board-of-peace-reiterates-commitment-to-un-system/): China received a US invitation to join the Board of Peace, a Trump-led initiative focused on global conflict resolution, starting with Gaza.
- [3 Dead In Shooting In Australia's New South Wales, Suspect At Large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/3-dead-in-shooting-in-australias-new-south-wales-suspect-at-large/): The Australian Police launched a major operation after a shooting left three people dead and another man hospitalised in serious condition in Lake Cargelligo.
- [Putin Offers Frozen Russian Assets To Join Trump's Board Of Peace: What Are These Worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/putin-offers-frozen-russian-assets-to-join-trumps-board-of-peace-what-are-these-worth/): About €300 billion of Russian assets remain frozen abroad, dominated by Europe’s holdings, with the United States controlling only a minimal fraction.
- [The Crimean Tatar movement trying to ruin Russia’s army from within](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/the-crimean-tatar-movement-trying-to-ruin-russias-army-from-within/): Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands – including Russian soldiers – in sabotage.
- [Trump praises ‘infinite’ Greenland framework deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-praises-infinite-greenland-framework-deal/): US President Donald Trump dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over his bid to takeover Greenland.
- [Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/renewables-muscle-fossil-fuels-out-of-eu-electricity-market-says-research/): Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, says Ember.
- [Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/djokovic-eases-past-qualifier-maestrelli-at-australian-open/): The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner lost just eight games and cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park.
- [Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trump-seeking-regime-change-in-cuba-by-end-of-the-year-us-media-report/): The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking Cuban officials willing to cut a deal on regime change.
- [Trump’s Fiery Greenland Speech At Davos Sparks Online Buzz Over Iceland Gaffe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/trumps-fiery-greenland-speech-at-davos-sparks-online-buzz-over-iceland-gaffe/): Trump confused Greenland with Iceland and mispronounced Azerbaijan as Aber-bajan during the World Economic Forum speech in Davos, triggering social media reactions.
- [LIVE: Trump to lead signing of charter for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/live-trump-to-lead-signing-of-charter-for-gaza-board-of-peace-in-davos/): Board was initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza due to Israeli genocide, but was later pitched as global conflict body.
- [French firm Lactalis latest to recall baby formula amid contamination scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/french-firm-lactalis-latest-to-recall-baby-formula-amid-contamination-scare/): Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.
- [Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to at least 60](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/death-toll-in-pakistan-shopping-centre-fire-rises-to-at-least-60/): Sharp rise in fatalities at Karachi’s Gul Plaza Shopping Centre came after 30 bodies were found in a locked store.
- [Bangladesh’s latest election battlegrounds: TikTok, Facebook, YouTube](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/bangladeshs-latest-election-battlegrounds-tiktok-facebook-youtube/): On-the-ground campaigning kicks off on Thursday, but parties have been locked in online battles for month.
- [Hong Kong begins national security trial for organisers of Tiananmen vigils](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/hong-kong-begins-national-security-trial-for-organisers-of-tiananmen-vigils/): Rights groups condemn trial of three activists accused of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
- [‘If you sleep, settlers will burn your house’: fear in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/if-you-sleep-settlers-will-burn-your-house-fear-in-the-west-bank/): The Palestinian village of Ras Ein al-Auja has held out against violent Israeli settlers – until now.
- [Pakistan Set To Join ISF For Gaza Despite Internal Opposition; Sharif, Munir To Meet Trump At Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/pakistan-set-to-join-isf-for-gaza-despite-internal-opposition-sharif-munir-to-meet-trump-at-davos/): Security sources indicate that Pakistan’s leadership will brief President Trump on domestic political, legal and ideological constraints that complicate any troop deployment.
- [‘Poisoned Us’: Nuclear Tests Between 1945 And 2017 Behind 4 Million Premature Deaths, Report Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/poisoned-us-nuclear-tests-between-1945-and-2017-behind-4-million-premature-deaths-report-finds/): According to the report, the health, social and ecological damage caused by nuclear testing has been widespread and enduring.
- [Five killed in ‘treacherous’ attack on military convoy in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/five-killed-in-treacherous-attack-on-military-convoy-in-yemen/): Bombing targeted convoy carrying Giants Brigades’ commander, an ally of the Saudi-backed government, authorities say.
- [Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-landslide-at-new-zealand-campsite/): Several people were missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides across New Zealand’s North Island.
- [Viral Video Shows Unknown Triangular Aircraft Over Nevada Air Base In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/viral-video-shows-unknown-triangular-aircraft-over-nevada-air-base-in-us/): Area 51, officially part of the US Air Force’s Nevada Test and Training Range, is a classified facility used for testing of experimental aircraft and advanced weapons systems.
- [What Is Trump's 'Golden Dome' Defence System And Does The US Need To Own Greenland To Build It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/what-is-trumps-golden-dome-defence-system-and-does-the-us-need-to-own-greenland-to-build-it/): Donald Trump says Greenland is ‘vital’ for the Golden Dome, his most ambitious missile-defence plan yet. Here’s how the system would work and why he links it to the Arctic island.
- [‘Moscow Must End The War’: Zelenskyy Reiterates Stance As Russia, Ukraine, US Hold Trilateral Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/moscow-must-end-the-war-zelenskyy-reiterates-stance-as-russia-ukraine-us-hold-trilateral-talks/): The Abu Dhabi talks took place against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities, with Kyiv hit by a major Russian drone and ballistic missile attack early on Saturday.
- ['Insulting And Appalling': UK PM Rebukes Trump Over Remarks On NATO Troops In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/insulting-and-appalling-uk-pm-rebukes-trump-over-remarks-on-nato-troops-in-afghanistan/): UK PM Keir Starmer condemned US President Donald Trump’s NATO Afghanistan war remarks as “insulting,” demanded an apology, and highlighted British troop sacrifices.
- [FBI Arrests Ex-Canadian Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Cocaine Kingpin In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/fbi-arrests-ex-canadian-olympic-snowboarder-turned-alleged-cocaine-kingpin-in-mexico/): Ryan Wedding, Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder and FBI Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive, was arrested in Mexico for leading a billion-dollar cocaine ring with the Sinaloa Cartel.
- [Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker diverted to French port by naval forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-diverted-to-french-port-by-naval-forces/): French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.
- [Severe Winter Storm Hits US, 1,800 Flights Cancelled, 15 States On Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/severe-winter-storm-hits-us-1800-flights-cancelled-15-states-on-alert/): A massive winter storm has hit the United States, canceling over 1,800 flights and placing Americans under alerts, with states of emergency declared in at least 15 states.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,430](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1430/): These are the key developments from day 1,430 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Royal Rebuttal: 'Warrior Prince' Harry Challenges Trump's Afghanistan-NATO Narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/royal-rebuttal-warrior-prince-harry-challenges-trumps-afghanistan-nato-narrative/): Harry, who undertook two frontline tours in Afghanistan as a Forward Air Controller and an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner, drew on personal experience to counter the President
- [One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the Eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/one-survivor-reported-two-killed-in-us-boat-strike-in-the-eastern-pacific/): The latest bombing brings the death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns.
- [In US ally Thailand, feelings of betrayal after Trump’s visa freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/in-us-ally-thailand-feelings-of-betrayal-after-trumps-visa-freeze/): Thais who planned to build a life in the US express shock at inclusion on list of blacklisted countries.
- [Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/ukraine-russia-us-talks-open-in-abu-dhabi-with-territory-as-key-issue/): Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says territorial disputes will be central, but Russia must be ready to end war it started.
- [Haiti officials announce plan to oust prime minister, deepening US standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/haiti-officials-announce-plan-to-oust-prime-minister-deepening-us-standoff/): Transitional Presidential Council says plans to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime, flouting warnings from US.
- [What does the US withdrawal from the WHO mean for global health?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/what-does-the-us-withdrawal-from-the-who-mean-for-global-health/): The US completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending its membership for the first time since 1948.
- [Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/will-the-board-of-peace-live-up-to-its-name/): Newly created body is expected to address conflicts worldwide.
- [UK’s Starmer slams Trump over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/uks-starmer-slams-trump-over-insulting-afghanistan-comments/): Trump’s comments on NATO allies unlikely to smooth relations as tensions linger after Greenland tariff threats.
- [FBI arrests ex-Canadian snowboard Olympian turned alleged drug lord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/fbi-arrests-ex-canadian-snowboard-olympian-turned-alleged-drug-lord/): Prosecutors allege Ryan Wedding, who was arrested in Mexico, behind multibillion-dollar drug trafficking scheme.
- [A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/a-look-at-the-rare-earth-minerals-trump-wants-to-mine-in-greenland/): Greenland has enough rare earth minerals to supply the world for the next 115 years, but residents fear new mining.
- [Villarreal vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/villarreal-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-teams-start-kickoff-time-lineups/): Vinicius Junior defied boos in UCL win, now Real Madrid’s attention turns to toppling Barcelona for top spot in La Liga.
- [Minneapolis businesses close doors for economic blackout protesting ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/minneapolis-businesses-close-doors-for-economic-blackout-protesting-ice/): More than 700 small businesses, faith organisations, educators walked off the job to protest ICE raids
- [Five-year-old in blue bunny hat becomes symbol of US immigration raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/five-year-old-in-blue-bunny-hat-becomes-symbol-of-us-immigration-raids/): A five-year-old boy in a blue bunny hat was taken away by immigration agents outside his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- [US sanctions Iran ‘shadow fleet’ it says fuels violent protest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/us-sanctions-iran-shadow-fleet-it-says-fuels-violent-protest-crackdown/): Move targets vessels used by Iran to generate ‘funds used to repress its own people’, US treasury secretary says.
- [Will the AI bubble burst or boom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/will-the-ai-bubble-burst-or-boom/): Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested to ensure that AI succeeds, but what happens if it doesn’t pay off?
- [Rights advocates welcome Canada’s exclusion from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/rights-advocates-welcome-canadas-exclusion-from-trumps-board-of-peace/): Mark Carney should not join US plan for Gaza that ‘makes mockery of Palestinian self-determination’, rights groups say.
- [Trump’s fragile Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trumps-fragile-greenland-framework-with-nato/): US-NATO talks over Greenland include discussion of US missile defense and mineral rights.
- [Venezuela’s interim president’s oil law reform to break with Chavez model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/venezuelas-interim-presidents-oil-law-reform-to-break-with-chavez-model/): Opposition declined to vote for bill to overhaul oil sector that they had only received just before it was tabled.
- ['Ukraine Must Withdraw From Donbas': Russia Stands Firm As Abu Dhabi Trilateral Peace Talks Begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/ukraine-must-withdraw-from-donbas-russia-stands-firm-as-abu-dhabi-trilateral-peace-talks-begin/): The negotiations come a day after Trump met Zelenskyy at the WEF in Davos, and hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff held late-night talks with Putin.
- ['Pakistan Not Welcome': Israel Slams 'Terror Backers' After Sharif Joins Trump's Board Of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/pakistan-not-welcome-israel-slams-terror-backers-after-sharif-joins-trumps-board-of-peace/): Israel’s economy minister, Nir Barkat, called Pakistan among the backers of terrorism after Shehbaz Sharif joined Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Davos.
- [Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats, UK Names Indian-Origin Varun Chandra As Trade Envoy To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/amid-trumps-tariff-threats-uk-names-indian-origin-varun-chandra-as-trade-envoy-to-us/): Keir Starmer appoints Varun Chandra as UK special envoy to the US, aiming to boost trade ties amid Greenland tensions and strengthen diplomacy with Christian Turner in Washington.
- [‘No Boat, No Vote’: Awami League's Arafat Leads Boycott Call For ‘Illegal’ Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/no-boat-no-vote-awami-leagues-arafat-leads-boycott-call-for-illegal-bangladesh-polls/): The former minister in Sheikh Hasina’s government stated that the polls are a sham because the country’s largest political bloc has been ‘forcefully banned’
- ['Hope One Day': Meloni Hints At Nominating Trump For Nobel Peace Prize Over Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/hope-one-day-meloni-hints-at-nominating-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize-over-ukraine/): Speaking at a press conference after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Meloni said, “I hope that one day we can award a Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump.”
- [Pakistani military orders evacuations ahead of security sweep in Tirah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/pakistani-military-orders-evacuations-ahead-of-security-sweep-in-tirah/): The Pakistani military is forcing thousands of families to evacuate from Khyber District’s Tirah Valley.
- [Former UK local politician pleads guilty to drugging, raping ex-wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/former-uk-local-politician-pleads-guilty-to-drugging-raping-ex-wife/): Philip Young admits to 48 offences committed between 2010 and 2023 ‍against ex-wife Joanne Young.
- [One-year-old twin girls missing after migrant crossing to Italy: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/one-year-old-twin-girls-missing-after-migrant-crossing-to-italy-ngo/): Dozens of people rescued in Lampedusa after vessel crossed from Tunisia in dangerous conditions, Save the Children says.
- [US Joins Moscow And Kyiv In First Trilateral Talks Of Ukraine War: Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/us-joins-moscow-and-kyiv-in-first-trilateral-talks-of-ukraine-war-top-updates/): Ukrainian, Russian and US envoys met in Abu Dhabi for landmark talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with territorial control and security guarantees as key unresolved issues.
- [The $2 Billion Smog: Why Gulf Investors Are Suing Pakistan Over K-Electric Collapse | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/the-2-billion-smog-why-gulf-investors-are-suing-pakistan-over-k-electric-collapse-exclusive/): This move is particularly damaging as it pits Islamabad against some of its most dependable economic allies in Riyadh and Kuwait City
- [Winter storm to impact at least 180 million across southern, eastern US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/winter-storm-to-impact-at-least-180-million-across-southern-eastern-us/): Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend.
- [Appeasing Trump Is 'Shirk': JUI-F's Fazlur Rehman Launches Fierce Attack On Pakistan Govt | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/appeasing-trump-is-shirk-jui-fs-fazlur-rehman-launches-fierce-attack-on-pakistan-govt-exclusive/): Delivering a scathing theological and political indictment, the veteran cleric questioned the spiritual integrity of Pakistan’s rulers
- ['Crossed A Red Line': Trump Sparks Outrage Across Europe Over Remarks On NATO Troops In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/crossed-a-red-line-trump-sparks-outrage-across-europe-over-remarks-on-nato-troops-in-afghanistan/): Trump sparked widespread outrage across Europe after suggesting that NATO stayed “a little off the front lines” during the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan.
- [Russia targets Ukraine’s energy as trilateral talks loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/russia-targets-ukraines-energy-as-trilateral-talks-loom/): Lacking battlefield successes, Moscow is hitting Ukraine’s energy facilities to force territorial concessions.
- [Ice cloaks Lake Michigan ahead of US polar vortex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/ice-cloaks-lake-michigan-ahead-of-us-polar-vortex/): Drone footage shows ice building along the shores of Lake Michigan ahead of a polar vortex sweeping across the US.
- [After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/after-the-us-attack-on-venezuela-will-cubas-economy-survive/): Donald Trump has threatened to cut Venezuelan shipments of oil to Cuba, exerting further pressure on its economy.
- [Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/why-qatar-is-betting-on-diplomacy-with-iran/): For Gulf states exposed to the costs of war, diplomacy is not idealism but strategic risk management.
- ['Motherland Bleeding': Sheikh Hasina Urges Ouster Of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus-Led Interim Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/motherland-bleeding-sheikh-hasina-urges-ouster-of-bangladeshs-muhammad-yunus-led-interim-govt/): Hasina described the interim administration as a ‘murderous, fascist clique’ driven by a lust for power and betrayal
- [‘Whatever Happened To Global Warming?’: Trump Mocks Climate Change Amid US Cold Wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/whatever-happened-to-global-warming-trump-mocks-climate-change-amid-us-cold-wave/): Donald Trump took aim at climate activists, asking, “Could the environmental insurrectionist please explain – WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING?”
- [Spain Says No To Trump’s 'Board Of Peace' Invitation; At Least 9 Countries Decline To Join](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/spain-says-no-to-trumps-board-of-peace-invitation-at-least-9-countries-decline-to-join/): The Board of Peace has sparked international criticism for appearing to create a parallel global body to the United Nations, with Trump serving as its chairman.
- [Which Is The Coldest Place On Earth This Week? It's Not Antarctica, Siberia Or Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/which-is-the-coldest-place-on-earth-this-week-its-not-antarctica-siberia-or-greenland/): A massive Arctic air mass shift to the south places Canada’s Ontario at the centre of the coldest zone on the planet this week, with temperatures dropping to -50 degrees Celsius.
- [LIVE: Attacks continue in Russia, Ukraine before talks in Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/live-attacks-continue-in-russia-ukraine-before-talks-in-abu-dhabi/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US will hold trilateral ⁠meetings in the UAE.
- [Venezuela: In the Shadow of the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/venezuela-in-the-shadow-of-the-us/): How oil-rich Venezuela fell from 1970s stable democracy to a crisis that led to the January 2026 US raid on Caracas.
- [Israeli TikToker attacks activists in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/israeli-tiktoker-attacks-activists-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli social media figure Roi Star was filmed harassing and attacking activists in the occupied West Bank.
- ['Fascism At Its Peak': Pakistani Activist, Husband Arrested On Way To Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/fascism-at-its-peak-pakistani-activist-husband-arrested-on-way-to-court/): Mazari-Hazir, 32, a vocal critic of Pakistan’s military, faces multiple charges, though it was unclear if Friday’s arrest was directly linked to these cases.
- [Iraq Tells Europe To Repatriate Its Nationals Among IS Detainees Transferred From Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/iraq-tells-europe-to-repatriate-its-nationals-among-is-detainees-transferred-from-syria/): Europeans were among a group of 150 senior IS members moved from Syrian Kurdish custody to Iraq earlier this week.
- [Why is Rodman signing and highest female soccer salary controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/why-is-rodman-signing-and-highest-female-soccer-salary-controversial/): US star Trinity Rodman becomes world’s highest paid female footballer but Washington deal was not without controversy.
- [Trump claim on NATO role in Afghanistan draws UK condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-claim-on-nato-role-in-afghanistan-draws-uk-condemnation/): UK politicians have accused Trump of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War.
- [Who controls TikTok’s US platform under new deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/who-controls-tiktoks-us-platform-under-new-deal/): It comes after TikTok faced years of intense scrutiny in the US due to concerns about user data privacy.
- [‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/imperial-agenda-whats-trumps-gaza-development-plan-unveiled-in-davos/): The US unveiled a bizarrely ambitious, if not absurd, Gaza development plan, featuring coastal tourism and free trade.
- [Syrian government takes over prison with ISIL-linked detainees in Raqqa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/syrian-government-takes-over-prison-with-isil-linked-detainees-in-raqqa/): Soldiers assume control of al-Aqtan Prison, as SDF fighters withdraw from the northeastern city under a ceasefire deal.
- [Militarising the Sahel will not defeat terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/militarising-the-sahel-will-not-defeat-terrorism/): Escalating force and rival security blocs are turning counterterrorism into a recipe for conflict.
- [This Scientist Says He Knows Where Heaven Is And How Far It Is From Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/this-scientist-says-he-knows-where-heaven-is-and-how-far-it-is-from-earth/): Dr Michael Guillen, a former lecturer at Harvard University, has argued that heaven exists at the “cosmic horizon”, the outermost edge of the observable universe
- [Who Is Liam Conejo Ramos? 5-Year-Old Kindergarten Student Detained By ICE In Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/who-is-liam-conejo-ramos-5-year-old-kindergarten-student-detained-by-ice-in-minnesota/): Ramos was taken into custody along with his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, by the US Federal immigration officers.
- ['Transformational Moment': EU Officials Tell News18 India Partnership Set For Leap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/transformational-moment-eu-officials-tell-news18-india-partnership-set-for-leap/): Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, officials revealed that the two entities are on the cusp of finalising a historic ‘Comprehensive Strategic Agenda for 2030’
- [Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka and Gauff stutter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/alcaraz-shines-in-100th-grand-slam-match-as-sabalenka-and-gauff-stutter/): Carlos Alcaraz marches on towards goal of youngest winner of all four majors as he powers on at Australian Open.
- [NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OT](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/nba-tyrese-maxeys-clutch-shots-push-76ers-past-rockets-in-ot/): Philadelphia 76ers beat Houston Rockers 128-122, while Nuggets, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Spurs also win.
- [Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/anxiety-anger-and-hope-in-syrias-damascus-after-sdf-ceasefire/): Exhausted by war, Damascus longs for unity as ceasefire sparks hope, but questions of integration and stability remain.
- [Danish PM Visits Greenland As Denmark, NATO Move To Defuse Trump’s Arctic Gambit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/danish-pm-visits-greenland-as-denmark-nato-move-to-defuse-trumps-arctic-gambit/): Mette Frederiksen visits Nuuk for talks after Donald Trump’s Greenland remarks. Denmark and Greenland and NATO discuss Arctic security, stressing its territorial integrity.
- [Are ICE agents trained to use ‘deadly force’ and evade lawsuits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/are-ice-agents-trained-to-use-deadly-force-and-evade-lawsuits/): Investigative journalist Lila Hassan has uncovered evidence that shines a light into ICE’s controversial training.
- [At least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/at-least-2-sailors-dead-after-cargo-ship-sinks-in-disputed-south-china-sea/): A Singapore-flagged vessel with 21 Filipino sailors on board capsizes, killing two and leaving four missing.
- [What Is That Blue Bruise On Donald Tump's Hand? US President Breaks His Silence | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/what-is-that-blue-bruise-on-donald-tumps-hand-us-president-breaks-his-silence-watch/): Trump said that he takes more aspirin than doctors recommend because he wants smooth blood flow to his heart, describing it as maintaining “good thin blood”
- [Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/vietnams-to-lam-wins-second-term-extends-top-position-for-5-more-years/): To Lam will continue to lead Vietnam’s Communist Party amid pledges to continue rapid reform of country’s economy.
- [Six key takeaways from Jack Smith’s testimony on his case against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/six-key-takeaways-from-jack-smiths-testimony-on-his-case-against-trump/): Testifying at a House hearing, Jack Smith said the two federal cases were based on evidence, not politics.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Faces Backlash As Pakistan Backs Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace', PTI Questions Intent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/shehbaz-sharif-faces-backlash-as-pakistan-backs-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-pti-questions-intent/): PTI leaders have demanded a referendum and full scrutiny, framing the decision as a sign of public distrust towards the Shehbaz Sharif government and the civil-military nexus.
- ['Insane Healthcare Cost': Indian Man Says New York Hospital Charged Him Over Rs 1.5 Lakh For A Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/insane-healthcare-cost-indian-man-says-new-york-hospital-charged-him-over-rs-1-5-lakh-for-a-visit/): An Indian influencer shared an Instagram video describing how a knee injury in New York led to a USD 1,800 out-of-pocket bill despite insurance.
- [Analyst breaks down map of Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/analyst-breaks-down-map-of-trumps-gaza-plan/): A map showing what Gaza would look like under US President Donald Trump’s redevelopment plan raises big questions.
- [Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/gaza-war-docudrama-the-voice-of-hind-rajab-nominated-for-academy-award/): The film draws on real audio from the 5-year-old’s call with emergency services as her family came under Israeli fire.
- [US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/us-officially-withdraws-from-the-world-health-organization/): US health secretary, secretary of state announce that Washington completes the process of WHO withdrawal.
- [Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/is-the-uk-playing-a-double-game-in-sudan-and-somalia/): Critics say it’s enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia’s unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.
- [Making sense of Bangladesh’s ‘Hadi effect’ shaping the vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/making-sense-of-bangladeshs-hadi-effect-shaping-the-vote/): Martyrs die, and mourning – after a while – usually fades. Not with Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh. Here’s why.
- [‘Psychological war on society’: Russia plunges Ukraine into darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/psychological-war-on-society-russia-plunges-ukraine-into-darkness/): As key buildings, including the Parliament, suffer from blackouts, finding light is ever challenging across Ukraine.
- [Trump says ‘armada’ of US warships is heading towards Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-says-armada-of-us-warships-is-heading-towards-iran/): President Donald Trump has said a ‘big force’ of US warships is heading towards Iran.
- [Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-revokes-canadas-invitation-to-join-board-of-peace/): Canada’s prime minister openly criticised tariffs and the collapse of the rules-based order in his address in Davos.
- [Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/six-missing-after-landslide-hits-new-zealand-campsite/): Officials have warned the search for the missing could take several days.
- ['Should I Try A Fourth Term': Trump Boasts Of 'Record Numbers', Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/should-i-try-a-fourth-term-trump-boasts-of-record-numbers-sparks-debate/): Trump’s latest Truth Social post revived speculation that he is counting his current presidency as a continuation rather than a second term.
- [Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/feet-dragging-division-and-obstruction-what-israel-really-wants-for-gaza/): Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
- [Why is South Africa upset about Iran joining BRICS naval drills?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/why-is-south-africa-upset-about-iran-joining-brics-naval-drills/): South Africa’s government is facing backlash from the US and from within its own administration for hosting Iran’s navy.
- [United States Exits World Health Organization, Ends Nearly 80 Years Of Membership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/united-states-exits-world-health-organization-ends-nearly-80-years-of-membership/): The United States has formally withdrawn from the WHO, ending decades of membership and triggering budget cuts and layoffs at WHO, following President Donald Trump’s order.
- [Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/japan-pm-takaichi-dissolves-parliament-paving-way-for-snap-election/): Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country’s first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
- [Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/australian-palestinian-lawyers-seek-police-probe-of-israeli-president/): Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel’s President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/hunger-death-devastation-no-respite-in-tigray-a-year-after-us-aid-cuts/): In Ethiopia, once largest recipient of USAID funds in sub-Saharan Africa, many left with ‘little humanitarian support’.
- [Trump Set To Visit China In April, Says Xi Jinping Will Come To US Towards The End of 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-set-to-visit-china-in-april-says-xi-jinping-will-come-to-us-towards-the-end-of-2026/): Donald Trump confirmed a 2026 China trip to meet Xi, citing better US-China ties, more trade, and Xi’s planned US visit later this year.
- [Trump Withdraws Gaza 'Board Of Peace' Invitation To Canada's Carney After Davos Face-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-withdraws-gaza-board-of-peace-invitation-to-canadas-carney-after-davos-face-off/): Donald Trump revoked Canada’s invitation to join his Board of Peace, amid strained US-Canada relations after exchanges at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- [Pakistan Says Willing To Deploy Troops Under ISF In Gaza, Seeks Time From US Over Domestic Hurdles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/pakistan-says-willing-to-deploy-troops-under-isf-in-gaza-seeks-time-from-us-over-domestic-hurdles/): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were part of Pakistan-US engagements at Davos, which included a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- ['Canada Doesn't Live Because Of US': Carney Hits Back After Trump's Claim At Davos Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/canada-doesnt-live-because-of-us-carney-hits-back-after-trumps-claim-at-davos-summit/): Mark Carney responded to Donald Trump’s Davos remarks by saying Canada does not live because of the US, while acknowledging a strong economic and security partnership with the US.
- [Did the US give Greenland back to Denmark? Trump omits history at Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/did-the-us-give-greenland-back-to-denmark-trump-omits-history-at-davos/): Although the United States defended Greenland during World War II, it never ruled the territory.
- [Trump says US still ‘watching Iran‘ as ‘massive’ fleet heads to Gulf region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trump-says-us-still-watching-iran-as-massive-fleet-heads-to-gulf-region/): US president says ‘big force going towards Iran’ but he would ‘rather not see anything happen’ amid tension with Tehran.
- [US Immigration Officers Detain 5-Year-Old, School Says He Was Used As 'Bait'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/us-immigration-officers-detain-5-year-old-school-says-he-was-used-as-bait/): A five-year-old and his father from Minnesota were detained by federal agents and sent to Texas, the fourth such case in a Minneapolis suburb.
- ['Massive Armada Moving Towards Iran': Trump Announces Military Buildup Near Tehran Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/massive-armada-moving-towards-iran-trump-announces-military-buildup-near-tehran-amid-tensions/): Donald Trump said a US naval “armada” is moving toward Iran as Washington tightens pressure over Tehran’s nuclear activities and its crackdown on protests.
- [Microsoft 365 Outage: Tech Giant Issues Update After Services Hit Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-365-outage-tech-giant-issues-update-after-services-hit-worldwide/): Acknowledging the issue, Microsoft said it was investigating a widespread service disruption affecting multiple Microsoft 365 tools.
- [US officers detain 5-year-old boy as Minnesota immigration raids continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/us-officers-detain-5-year-old-boy-as-minnesota-immigration-raids-continue/): School superintendent says the child was ‘essentially’ used ‘as bait’ to apprehend his father, who is seeking asylum.
- ['Trip Was Great, Greenland In Negotiation': Trump Defends Davos Visit, Hails 'Board Of Peace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/trip-was-great-greenland-in-negotiation-trump-defends-davos-visit-hails-board-of-peace/): Donald Trump defended his Davos trip, dismissing critical media coverage as “fake news” and hailing progress on Greenland and his newly launched Board of Peace.
- ['If We Don't Meet, Nothing's Going To Happen': Trump Ahead Of Trilateral Talks With Russia, Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/if-we-dont-meet-nothings-going-to-happen-trump-ahead-of-trilateral-talks-with-russia-ukraine/): Donald Trump said trilateral talks involving the US, Russia and Ukraine in the UAE were crucial to making progress toward ending the war.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,429](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1429/): These are the key developments from day 1,429 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/22/will-act-accordingly-us-threatens-action-against-haitian-council/): The Trump administration’s message comes as Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council faces pressure to hold elections.
- [Who was Alex Pretti, the nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/who-was-alex-pretti-the-nurse-shot-dead-by-federal-agents-in-minneapolis/): Two witnesses said in court filings that the victim did not brandish a gun, refuting claims by the Trump administration.
- [‘Not optimistic’: Ukrainians doubt Russia ready to end war amid talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/not-optimistic-ukrainians-doubt-russia-ready-to-end-war-amid-talks/): Ukrainians have little hope after a US-brokered meeting as they endure bombardments and blackouts.
- [Cuban official accuses US of ‘piracy’ against sanctioned Caribbean island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/cuban-official-accuses-us-of-piracy-against-sanctioned-caribbean-island/): Ambassador Carlos de Cespedes says US pressure ‘will not subjugate’ Cuba as Venezuelan oil exports to island dry out.
- ['ICU Nurse Cared About People Deeply': Who Was Alex Pretti, Shot Dead By ICE Agents In Minneapolis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/icu-nurse-cared-about-people-deeply-who-was-alex-pretti-shot-dead-by-ice-agents-in-minneapolis/): Alex Pretti’s father said his son was deeply upset about the immigration crackdowns and viewed protesting as a way to express his care for others
- [Minneapolis live news: US federal agents shoot dead nurse Alex Pretti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/minneapolis-live-news-us-federal-agents-shoot-dead-nurse-alex-pretti/): Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he ⁠tried to help other protesters.
- [Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/mass-arrests-at-uk-protest-in-support-of-hunger-striking-detainee/): Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.
- [Indonesia resumes search for about 80 missing after landslide kills 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/indonesia-resumes-search-for-about-80-missing-after-landslide-kills-10/): The death toll from Saturday’s landslide in a residential area of West Java province has risen to 10.
- [Gaethje batters Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/gaethje-batters-pimblett-to-win-interim-lightweight-title-at-ufc-324/): Rising MMA star Paddy Pimblett’s nine-fight winning streak ends in a bloodied bout against the UFC’s American icon.
- [Week in Pictures: From Minneapolis turmoil to Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/week-in-pictures-from-minneapolis-turmoil-to-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/cricket-players-officials-slam-icc-for-bangladeshs-t20-world-cup-ouster/): Ex-players and cricket administrators question the ICC’s decision, saying it reeks of double standards and injustice.
- [Syria agrees to extend ceasefire with SDF for 15 more days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/syria-agrees-to-extend-ceasefire-with-sdf-for-15-more-days/): A fragile ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days.
- ['Muslim Brothers Sold Out': Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM On Pakistan Govt Signing Gaza Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/muslim-brothers-sold-out-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-on-pakistan-govt-signing-gaza-peace-deal/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi said by signing the deal, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have prioritised political interests over the lives of Palestinians
- [Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/gazas-tent-life-between-illness-and-daily-despair/): Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel’s war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.
- [Sudan’s women break ‘traditional rules’ to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/sudans-women-break-traditional-rules-to-survive/): Women forced into hard labour to survive as over eight million children face one of world’s longest school closures.
- [Greenland hit by power outage, strong winds in wake of US tensions easing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/greenland-hit-by-power-outage-strong-winds-in-wake-of-us-tensions-easing/): The blackout arrives as the government has encouraged citizens to be ready for a ‘disaster’ lasting up to five days.
- [Indian-Origin Man Shot Dead In Canada's Burnaby, Police Probe Gang War Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/indian-origin-man-shot-dead-in-canadas-burnaby-police-probe-gang-war-link/): In a statement, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team IHIT said investigators believe the incident was a targeted attack and appears to be connected to the wider BC gang war.
- [Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/myanmar-holds-final-election-round-military-backed-party-set-to-win/): UN official describes monthlong polls as ‘illegitimate’, while ASEAN regional bloc says it will not certify the vote.
- ['Will Focus On What We Can Control': Carney Pitches 'Buy Canadian' As Trump Threatens 100% Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/will-focus-on-what-we-can-control-carney-pitches-buy-canadian-as-trump-threatens-100-tariff/): Carney said Canada would concentrate on “what we can control,” encouraging Canadians to spend their money at home and support local workers.
- [Anti-ICE Agitator Allegedly Bites Off Federal Officer's Finger During Minneapolis Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/anti-ice-agitator-allegedly-bites-off-federal-officers-finger-during-minneapolis-protest/): Homeland Security Assistant Secretary reported a Minneapolis protester bit off a Homeland Security agent’s finger. Donald Trump reposted the images.
- ['NOT Going To Happen': Another Trump Warning, This Time On China's 'Takeover' Of Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/not-going-to-happen-another-trump-warning-this-time-on-chinas-takeover-of-canada/): US President Donald Trump has threatened a 100 percent tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa continues to strengthen its economic relationship with Beijing
- [Another Hindu Man Burned Alive In Bangladesh As Attacks On Minorities Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/another-hindu-man-burned-alive-in-bangladesh-as-attacks-on-minorities-continue/): A Hindu youth, was burned alive in his Narsingdi shop. Both the family and neighbors believe the murder was premeditated and may have been motivated by religious hatred.
- ['Among Greatest...': Trump Heaps Praise On UK Troops After Outrage Over Afghanistan Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/among-greatest-trump-heaps-praise-on-uk-troops-after-outrage-over-afghanistan-remarks/): Trump acknowledged the sacrifice of UK troops during the Afghanistan war, noting that 457 British soldiers were killed and many more wounded.
- [13,000 Flights Cancelled, Power Knocked Out As Massive Winter Storm Paralyses US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/13000-flights-cancelled-power-knocked-out-as-massive-winter-storm-paralyses-us/): All flights to scheduled on Saturday were cancelled at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, and all Sunday morning flights also were called off.
- [‘That Guy's Dead’: New Video Shows Struggle With Border Patrol Before Minneapolis Fatal Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/that-guys-dead-new-video-shows-struggle-with-border-patrol-before-minneapolis-fatal-shooting/): Federal agents shot an armed suspect outside Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis, sparking outrage and calls from Governor Walz to end federal operations after recent deadly incidents.
- ['ICE Had To Protect Themselves': Trump Accuses Minnesota Governor, Mayor Of 'Inciting Insurrection'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/ice-had-to-protect-themselves-trump-accuses-minnesota-governor-mayor-of-inciting-insurrection/): Trump alleged that officers were left with no choice but to defend themselves, writing that police had been “called off” by city and state leaders.
- [‘Sickening Lies’: Minneapolis Shooting Victim's Family Rejects Govt's Claims, Says He Was Unarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/sickening-lies-minneapolis-shooting-victims-family-rejects-govts-claims-says-he-was-unarmed/): Calling the administration’s account of events “reprehensible and disgusting,” the family urged the public to help get the truth out.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1431/): These are the key developments from day 1,431 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mbappe’s brace at Villarreal sends Real Madrid to top of La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/mbappes-brace-at-villarreal-sends-real-madrid-to-top-of-la-liga/): Real Madrid win 2-0 at third-placed Villarreal to climb past rivals Barcelona to the summit of the La Liga table.
- [Trump lavishes praise on UK troops amid anger over his Afghanistan claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/trump-lavishes-praise-on-uk-troops-amid-anger-over-his-afghanistan-claims/): Trump’s praise comes after UK prime minister called the US leader’s remarks ‘insulting’ and suggested he apologise.
- [Iraq Shia alliance nominates former PM Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/iraq-shia-alliance-nominates-former-pm-nouri-al-maliki-as-its-candidate/): Al-Maliki remains potent force despite longstanding claims he fuelled sectarianism and failed to stop ISIL expansion.
- [Will TikTok deal satisfy security concerns in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/will-tiktok-deal-satisfy-security-concerns-in-us/): Under threat for years, TikTok will continue to operate in the United States.
- [Arsenal vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/arsenal-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Arsenal will attempt to extend lead at top of Premier League to seven points, but a new-look Manchester United await.
- [Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/ceasefire-between-syrian-army-and-kurdish-led-forces-extended-for-15-days/): Syrian defence ministry says extension aims to help transfer of ISIL prisoners from facilities previously held by SDF.
- [US federal agents shoot and kill US citizen in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-federal-agents-shoot-and-kill-us-citizen-in-minneapolis/): US federal agents have shot and killed a 37-year-old US citizen in Minneapolis amid an immigration crackdown.
- [US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-brokered-russia-ukraine-talks-close-with-no-breakthrough/): On eve of day 2 of talks in UAE capital, Russian attacks cut off about 1.2 million from power in sub-zero temperatures.
- ['Reflects Commitment To Justice': Iran Thanks India For Voting Against UNHRC Resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/reflects-commitment-to-justice-iran-thanks-india-for-voting-against-unhrc-resolution/): India opposed the UNHRC resolution on Iran, which was welcomes by Iranian Ambassador to India. Iran highlighted historic ties and India’s role in Chabahar..
- [After Backlash Over Afghan Taunt, Trump Shares 'Love You' Post For UK Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/after-backlash-over-afghan-taunt-trump-shares-love-you-post-for-uk-soldiers/): Trump praised UK soldiers after backlash over his remarks on NATO’s role in Afghanistan, prompting responses from Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch defending British troops.
- [‘15 Minutes Or We’d Be Killed’: Leaked Audio Reveals Venezuela's Power Panic After Maduro's Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/15-minutes-or-wed-be-killed-leaked-audio-reveals-venezuelas-power-panic-after-maduros-capture/): The audio surfaced a day after reports claimed Rodríguez had formed a secret “alliance” with the United States to manage a controlled transition of power.
- [US-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks End: Here’s What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-brokered-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-end-heres-what-happened/): US-brokered peace talks in UAE between Ukraine and Russia ended without a deal but with openness to further dialogue. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked UAE for mediation.
- [Man Shot Dead In Minneapolis As Federal Immigration Crackdown Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/man-shot-dead-in-minneapolis-as-federal-immigration-crackdown-continues/): Federal officers shot and killed a person in Minneapolis during a DHS immigration operation, prompting protests and calls to end the crackdown.
- [‘I Know Who Killed Him’: Andrew Tate Makes Explosive Claim On Charlie Kirk’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/i-know-who-killed-him-andrew-tate-makes-explosive-claim-on-charlie-kirks-death/): Tate said Candace Owens is allowed to speak about Kirk’s death because those in power do not take her claims seriously.
- [Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada over China deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-100-percent-tariff-on-canada-over-china-deal/): Donald Trump’s threat comes after Canada reached deal with China last week on trade of agriproducts, electric vehicles.
- [US federal agents shoot another person in Minneapolis: Governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-federal-agents-shoot-another-person-in-minneapolis-governor/): Footage circulating on social media shows US officers wrestling a person to the ground before several shots ring out.
- [LIVE: Villarreal vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/live-villarreal-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.
- [Speeding Sedan Crashes Into US's Detroit Metro Airport Terminal, 6 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/speeding-sedan-crashes-into-uss-detroit-metro-airport-terminal-6-injured/): A speeding car crashed into Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal. The driver in a Detroit Lions jersey was detained. Wayne County Airport Authority Police are investigating.
- [Thailand Builds Buddha Statue On Disputed Border, Cambodia Raises Objections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/thailand-builds-buddha-statue-on-disputed-border-cambodia-raises-objections/): Tensions around religious symbols in the region have grown since December, when a ceasefire brought an end to three weeks of deadly fighting along the border.
- [Facing Backlash Over 5-Year-Old’s Detention, ICE Takes 2-Year-Old Into Custody In Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/facing-backlash-over-5-year-olds-detention-ice-takes-2-year-old-into-custody-in-minneapolis/): US immigration agents detained Elvis Joel Tipan Echeverria and his 2-year-old daughter Chloe Renata Tipan Villacis in Minneapolis, sparking criticism and debate over ICE practices.
- [Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/iran-rejects-un-rights-resolution-condemning-protest-killings/): A prosecutor said at least twice more people were killed in Iran in half the time compared with the Srebrenica genocide.
- [Ahead of NASA's First Crewed Mission In 50 Years, Experts Flag Concerns Over Its Heat Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/ahead-of-nasas-first-crewed-mission-in-50-years-experts-flag-concerns-over-its-heat-shield/): The mission would carry 3 American astronauts and one Canadian on a journey around the Moon. They will not land on the Moon but will fly around it before returning to Earth.
- [‘No Non-Muslims In Bangladesh Parliament’: Jamaat Candidate's Speech Raises Alarm Over Radical Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/no-non-muslims-in-bangladesh-parliament-jamaat-candidates-speech-raises-alarm-over-radical-push/): Sources said that this speech is nothing but a deliberate attempt to radicalise people and push them towards extremist ideology.
- [EU Skipped Tariffs On India Over Russian Oil For Trade Deal Talks, Says US Treasury Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/eu-skipped-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-for-trade-deal-talks-says-us-treasury-secretary/): Bessent said that before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian oil made up only 2–3 per cent of India’s total imports. After the invasion, the share rose to 18–19 per cent.
- [Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/israeli-drone-strike-kills-two-children-collecting-firewood-in-gaza/): The attack hits civilians gathering firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, sources say.
- [Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup after ICC’s refusal to change venues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/bangladesh-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-iccs-refusal-to-change-venues/): Scotland replace Bangladesh after the BCB’s request to relocate its games from India is turned down by the ICC.
- [Iran Providing Security To Khamenei, But He Is Not Hiding In A Bunker: Consul General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/iran-providing-security-to-khamenei-but-he-is-not-hiding-in-a-bunker-consul-general/): Iran’s Consul General To India said that his country is completely prepared to handle any kind of aggression in the wake of escalating tensions with the US.
- ['Confused Clown’: Iran Foreign Minister Hits Back At Zelenskyy After Iran Protest Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/confused-clown-iran-foreign-minister-hits-back-at-zelenskyy-after-iran-protest-remarks/): Abbas Araghchi called Volodymyr Zelensky a confused clown after Zelensky accused Iran’s leadership of killing its own people.
- [Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On Canadian Imports Over Potential China Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-canadian-imports-over-potential-china-trade-deal/): In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of potentially acting as a conduit for Chinese goods entering the US market.
- [As ceasefire deadline looms, pressure on SDF to integrate with Syrian army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/as-ceasefire-deadline-looms-pressure-on-sdf-to-integrate-with-syrian-army/): Syria’s foreign ministry denies government forces reached an agreement with SDF on extending the deadline.
- [‘Remote coercion’: What has US approach been since abduction of Maduro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/remote-coercion-what-has-us-approach-been-since-abduction-of-maduro/): Three weeks since attack, US plans focus on oil, but little clarity emerges, as analysts warn of Venezuela faultlines.
- [US Immigration Authorities Let $100 Million Jewellery Heist Accused To Self-Deport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-immigration-authorities-let-100-million-jewellery-heist-accused-to-self-deport/): Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, accused in a $100 million Brink’s jewellery theft escaped prosecution after he self deported to Ecuador, stalling the federal case.
- [2 Killed In US Military Strike On Boat In Pacific, Search On For 1 Survivor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/2-killed-in-us-military-strike-on-boat-in-pacific-search-on-for-1-survivor/): US struck a drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two. The operation, led by Pete Hegseth, is part of Operation Southern Spear under the Trump administration.
- [Trump’s imperial tantrum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/trumps-imperial-tantrum/): Trump’s imperial rampage – the tweets, the rants, the petulance.
- [Canadian Woman, 29, Arrested Over Hate-Motivated Graffiti Targeting Indians In Subway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/canadian-woman-29-arrested-over-hate-motivated-graffiti-targeting-indians-in-subway/): Megan Elsley, 29, was arrested by Toronto Police Service for anti-Indian graffiti at Toronto subway stations, treated as hate-motivated mischief.
- [After A Short-Lived Pause, US-Iran Tensions Are Flaring Again: What Triggered The Escalation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/after-a-short-lived-pause-us-iran-tensions-are-flaring-again-what-triggered-the-escalation/): Iran’s threat to treat any US strike as all-out war has revived tensions just days after a brief de-escalation.
- [Is Trump Right About Nato’s Role In Afghanistan? Facts Tell A Different Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/is-trump-right-about-natos-role-in-afghanistan-facts-tell-a-different-story/): Trump’s remarks came amid renewed tensions between the US and its Nato allies, including his recent threats related to Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.
- [Putin 'Cynically' Ordered Strikes Amid US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/putin-cynically-ordered-strikes-amid-us-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-says-kyiv/): Andrii Sybiha condemned Putin for air strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv during Abu Dhabi peace talks, leaving residents without power and causing casualties.
- [Severe Snowfall And Heavy Rain Leave 61 Dead Across Afghanistan In Three Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/severe-snowfall-and-heavy-rain-leave-61-dead-across-afghanistan-in-three-days/): Snowfall and heavy rain killed 61 in Afghanistan, mainly in central and northern provinces, ANDMA reports.Close to 360 families are affected, with rescue and aid ongoing in Bamyan.
- [Chinese Anti-Graft Campaign: Month After 3 Top Military Officials Expelled, 2 Under Investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/chinese-anti-graft-campaign-month-after-3-top-military-officials-expelled-2-under-investigation/): Xi has termed graft “the biggest threat” to the Communist Party and said “the fight against corruption remains grave and complex”.
- [US Seeks To Strengthen Ties With Bangladesh’s Once-Banned Islamist Party Ahead Of Polls: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-seeks-to-strengthen-ties-with-bangladeshs-once-banned-islamist-party-ahead-of-polls-report/): The US diplomats are looking to step up their engagement with Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, The Washington Post reported.
- ['Disgrace To Victims, Their Kin': Swiss Bar Owner Released On Bail After Deadly New Year's Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/disgrace-to-victims-their-kin-swiss-bar-owner-released-on-bail-after-deadly-new-years-fire/): The Constellation fire in Switzerland killed 40, injured over 100 people. Owner Jacques Moretti was bailed, angering victims’ families and Italy’s PM Meloni.
- [Russia Hits Ukraine’s Power Network Again, Leaving Over A Million Without Electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/russia-hits-ukraines-power-network-again-leaving-over-a-million-without-electricity/): Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said more than 800,000 people in Kyiv and about 400,000 residents in the northern Chernihiv region were left without power.
- [Suicide bombing at wedding in northwest Pakistan kills seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/suicide-bombing-at-wedding-in-northwest-pakistan-kills-seven/): Attack comes as Pakistani military readies for its fight against armed groups in areas along border with Afghanistan.
- [Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/electoral-violence-is-on-the-horizon-in-kenya/): Conditions in Kenya are ripe for the weaponisation of violence in the presidential vote. It is up to Kenyans to stop it.
- [Who Is Vijay Kumar? Indian-Origin Man Accused Of Killing Wife, 3 Relatives In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/who-is-vijay-kumar-indian-origin-man-accused-of-killing-wife-3-relatives-in-us/): The 51-year-old man allegedly shot his wife, Meemu Dogra (43), during an argument. He also killed relatives – Gourav Cumar, Nidhi Chander, and Harish Chander.
- [5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Turkiye’s Balikesir Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-hits-western-turkiyes-balikesir-province/): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Sindirgi in Balikesir, Turkiye, with no reported losses. Ali Yerlikaya confirmed ongoing field surveys. A 6.1 quake struck Sindirgi last October.
- [‘People Were Killed, But Numbers Are Incorrect’: Khamenei Aide On Iran Protests During India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/people-were-killed-but-numbers-are-incorrect-khamenei-aide-on-iran-protests-during-india-visit/): Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, aide to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denied large-scale state violence in Iran protests, blamed foreign interests, and cited sanctions for economic distress.
- [‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/change-is-inevitable-what-is-next-for-iran/): Without changes and a deal with US to lift sanctions, Iran could be set for further unrest, analysts say.
- [Armed Groups, Illegal Voters: Bangladesh Flags Rohingya Camps Ahead Of Polls | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/armed-groups-illegal-voters-bangladesh-flags-rohingya-camps-ahead-of-polls-exclusive/): News18 has accessed a confidential notification issued from Md Yunus’s office, which warns of the presence of “armed groups” and a cache of “illegal weapons” inside Rohingya camps
- [Thousands in Minneapolis brave bitter cold to protest ICE crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/thousands-in-minneapolis-brave-bitter-cold-to-protest-ice-crackdown/): Protesters march in icy conditions against Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies, demanding ICE leave city.
- [Over 8,000 flights cancelled as major winter storm bears down across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/over-8000-flights-cancelled-as-major-winter-storm-bears-down-across-us/): More than a dozen states sound the alarm, declaring emergencies or urging people to stay home.
- [One Killed, 23 Injured In Russian Strikes On Ukraine, Day After Trilateral Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/one-killed-23-injured-in-russian-strikes-on-ukraine-day-after-trilateral-talks-with-us/): Russia attacked Ukraine a day after negotiators from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington met for their trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi.
- [Denmark Raises Military Readiness In Greenland Amid Fears Of Possible US Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/denmark-raises-military-readiness-in-greenland-amid-fears-of-possible-us-attack/): While neither the government nor opposition leaders believed an attack was likely, officials said preparations were made for what they described as the most extreme contingency.
- [US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/us-army-says-homeland-curbing-china-priorities-limited-support-for-allies/): A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.
- [Multiple Airlines Suspend Flights To Middle East Over Safety Fears Amid US-Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/multiple-airlines-suspend-flights-to-middle-east-over-safety-fears-amid-us-iran-tensions/): Major airlines like KLM, Lufthansa, Air France and United Airlines have suspended Middle East flights amid US-Iran tensions and military deployments, citing safety concerns.
- [Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/air-france-klm-pause-flights-to-middle-east-including-dubai-israel/): Air France and KLM announce pauses as Trump says ‘armada’ of US warships heading towards Middle East.
- [Indian Woman, 3 Relatives Shot Dead By Husband In US, Children Hid In Closet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/indian-woman-3-relatives-shot-dead-by-husband-in-us-children-hid-in-closet/): Expressing condolences, the Consulate General of India said it was extending all possible assistance to the bereaved family.
- [‘There Is A Path To Take Them Off’: US Signals Rollback Of 25% Tariff Penalty On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/there-is-a-path-to-take-them-off-us-signals-rollback-of-25-tariff-penalty-on-india/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US had imposed the tariff because India was purchasing Russian oil.
- [Seven dead, 82 missing after landslide in Indonesia’s Bandung](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/seven-dead-82-missing-after-landslide-in-indonesias-bandung/): Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia’s West.
- [LIVE: Kyiv, Kharkiv come under attack amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/live-kyiv-kharkiv-come-under-attack-amid-russia-ukraine-peace-talks/): At least one person has been killed in overnight Russian attacks on the capital and the northeastern city.
- [Drugged, Raped And Filmed: Former UK Politician Admits Sexually Abusing Ex-Wife For 13 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/drugged-raped-and-filmed-former-uk-politician-admits-sexually-abusing-ex-wife-for-13-years/): Philip Young, former Conservative councillor, admitted to multiple rapes and sexual offences against his ex-wife over 13 years. Five others also face charges.
- [Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/brazils-lula-says-trump-is-attempting-to-create-a-new-un/): Lula’s comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join ‘Board of Peace’, with no mention of Gaza in charter.
- [Iran Warns US Of ‘All-Out War’ After Trump Says ‘Armada’ Of Warships Headed To Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/iran-warns-us-of-all-out-war-after-trump-says-armada-of-warships-headed-to-middle-east/): A senior Iranian official said Tehran views the US military buildup as a direct threat and would use “everything at its disposal” to retaliate if attacked.
- [Do Trees Burst In Extreme Cold? Understanding The 'Exploding Trees' Phenomenon Going Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/do-trees-burst-in-extreme-cold-understanding-the-exploding-trees-phenomenon-going-viral/): As an Arctic blast drives temperatures far below zero across the US, meteorologists have issued ‘exploding trees’ warnings. What actually happens when trees crack in severe cold?
- [White House Joins 'Lonely Penguin' Meme Trend With Cryptic Post Amid Trump's Greenland Obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/white-house-joins-lonely-penguin-meme-trend-with-cryptic-post-amid-trumps-greenland-obsession/): Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks viral memes, AI images, and global debate, with the White House sharing “Embrace The Penguin” amid tense talks with Denmark and NATO.
- [Pune & Hyderabad Alumnus, Somalia Deputy PM Wows With Fluent Hindi — Who Is Salah Ahmed Jama?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/pune-hyderabad-alumnus-somalia-deputy-pm-wows-with-fluent-hindi-who-is-salah-ahmed-jama/): The clip of Salah Ahmed Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, speaking Hindi has gone viral and prompted widespread reactions.
- [Trump Claims Credit For Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace, Announces VP Vance Visit In Feb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/trump-claims-credit-for-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-announces-vp-vance-visit-in-feb/): Donald Trump credited for ending the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, thanked Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan, and announced JD Vance’s visit to advance peace.
- [Chinese Mission To EU Condemns European Parliament’s Resolution On Hong Kong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/chinese-mission-to-eu-condemns-european-parliaments-resolution-on-hong-kong/): The resolution had called for the immediate and unconditional release of media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily.
- [Kash Patel Hails Transfer Of Wanted Fugitive In 2016 Charlotte Murder After Mexico Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/kash-patel-hails-transfer-of-wanted-fugitive-in-2016-charlotte-murder-after-mexico-arrest/): FBI Director Kash Patel praised the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, wanted in he 2016 murder case, after his arrest in Mexico and transfer to Charlotte, North Carolina.
- [Turkiye’s FM Fidan says Israel ‘looking for opportunity’ to attack Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/turkiyes-fm-fidan-says-israel-looking-for-opportunity-to-attack-iran/): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says he has conveyed concerns of possible Israeli attack to leadership in Tehran.
- ['China Will Eat Them Up': Trump Slams Canada Over Opposition To Greenland Golden Dome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/china-will-eat-them-up-trump-slams-canada-over-opposition-to-greenland-golden-dome/): In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the expansive missile shield would help protect Canada, despite what he described as Canadian resistance to the project.
- [5 Killed As Suicide Bomber Targets Wedding Ceremony In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/24/5-killed-as-suicide-bomber-targets-wedding-ceremony-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): A suicide bomber killed at least five, including Waheedullah Mehsud, and injured 10 at a wedding event in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting a major rescue and investigation.
- [Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel’s daily ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/lebanon-files-un-complaint-against-israels-daily-ceasefire-violations/): Lebanese government says it documented 2,036 Israeli breaches of Lebanon’s sovereignty in the last three months of 2025.
- [‘We Don't Support’: Poster Boy Of 2024 Protests Faces Flak At Dhaka University Over Jamaat Tie-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/we-dont-support-poster-boy-of-2024-protests-faces-flak-at-dhaka-university-over-jamaat-tie-up/): Tensions escalated after Sadiq Qayem’s public identification as the president of the Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir, Jamaat-e-Islami’s student wing.
- ['Will Change India's Map': JuD, LeT Leaders Resurface In Pakistan, Seek Army Support | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/will-change-indias-map-jud-let-leaders-resurface-in-pakistan-seek-army-support-exclusive/): Indian intelligence sources said the public resurfacing of JuD-LeT leaders is a calculated signal, aimed at maintaining jihadi relevance amid Pakistan’s deepening crisis
- ['Entry Of Foreign Warships Won't Affect Anything': Iran Plays Down US Carrier Arrival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/entry-of-foreign-warships-wont-affect-anything-iran-plays-down-us-carrier-arrival/): Trump has confirmed that the aircraft carrier and other warships were being moved towards the region, calling the deployment as a precautionary step.
- [Before American F-35, Russia Had A Sea Sultan 60 Years Ago. But 1 Mistake Changed Everything](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/before-american-f-35-russia-had-a-sea-sultan-60-years-ago-but-1-mistake-changed-everything/): At the height of the Cold War, when the US and Russia tracked each other not only across continents but beneath the oceans, the Soviet Navy commissioned an extraordinary vessel
- [Gold prices cross $5,100 for the first time amid geopolitical uncertainties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/gold-prices-cross-5100-for-the-first-time-amid-geopolitical-uncertainties/): Spot gold price touches an all-time high of $5,110.50 for an ounce in the first hours of the day.
- [Sinner in Australian Open quarters; women’s holder Keys booted out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/sinner-in-australian-open-quarters-womens-holder-keys-booted-out/): Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, who ousted Keys, set up all-American women’s quarterfinal in Melbourne.
- [Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of ‘total war’ if Iran is attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-warns-of-total-war-if-iran-is-attacked/): Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, leader of Iraqi armed group, says war against Iran will not be a ‘walk in the park’.
- [Minneapolis Shooting: New Footage Casts Doubt On Official Account Of Alex Pretti's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/minneapolis-shooting-new-footage-casts-doubt-on-official-account-of-alex-prettis-death/): Clips from several angles show Pretti holding only a mobile phone moments before the confrontation escalated, not a gun, as federal officials claimed
- ['US-India Share Historic Bond': Trump Extends Greetings On 77th Republic Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-india-share-historic-bond-trump-extends-greetings-on-77th-republic-day/): Post Content
- [President Xi says India, China ‘friends, partners’ in Republic Day message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/president-xi-says-india-china-friends-partners-in-republic-day-message/): On India’s Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are ‘good neighbours, friends and partners’.
- [At least 10 people die, million without power as winter storm grips US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/at-least-10-people-die-million-without-power-as-winter-storm-grips-us/): At least 20 states declare states of emergency as nearly a million people are without power due to snow and ice.
- [US Arctic Blast: Are Trees Really 'Exploding' In Freezing Temperatures?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-arctic-blast-are-trees-really-exploding-in-freezing-temperatures/): An Arctic blast in the US has frozen tree sap, causing immense pressure that makes trees burst with a gunshot-like sound, a phenomenon called ‘frost cracking’!
- [Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/ukraines-security-guarantees-what-are-they-and-why-might-they-fall-short/): Kyiv is ready to send an agreement to Parliament and US Congress but Ukrainians say their safety is far from guaranteed.
- [Israeli settlers chase Palestinian school bus in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/israeli-settlers-chase-palestinian-school-bus-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers chase Palestinian school bus in occupied West Bank
- [Al-Sharaa checkmates the SDF and Washington still wins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/al-sharaa-checkmates-the-sdf-and-washington-still-wins/): The US interest has long lied in a unified Syria.
- [US State Secretary Rubio speaks to Iraqi PM amid tensions with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-state-secretary-rubio-speaks-to-iraqi-pm-amid-tensions-with-iran/): Marco Rubio’s call with PM Shia al-Sudani comes as Iraq is expected to see a new government amid US-Iran tensions.
- [Video: Anti-ICE protest held in Minneapolis after second US citizen killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/video-anti-ice-protest-held-in-minneapolis-after-second-us-citizen-killed/): Hundreds of protesters marched in the US city of Minneapolis on Sunday, demanding justice for the fatal ICE shooting.
- ['Discombobulator': Trump Names US Secret Weapon Used In Maduro Raid, Says 'Can't Talk About It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/discombobulator-trump-names-us-secret-weapon-used-in-maduro-raid-says-cant-talk-about-it/): Trump said the US used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when US captured Nicolas Maduro.
- [Viral ‘Pasta Experiment’ Reveals Just How Dangerous The US Cold Wave Is | WATCH](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/viral-pasta-experiment-reveals-just-how-dangerous-the-us-cold-wave-is-watch/): Boiling pasta thrown into the air turns into a chilling visual as record-breaking cold grips parts of the US. Scientists explain what’s driving this extreme weather
- [Trump administration, MAGA allies spread misinformation on Pretti killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/trump-administration-maga-allies-spread-misinformation-on-pretti-killing/): Video footage of fatal shooting contradicts narrative spun by officials and right-wing influencers.
- [Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/born-after-the-arab-spring-37-million-egyptians-have-no-memory-of-2011/): One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
- [Amid Deadly Storm, NYC Mayor Mamdani Shovels Snow To Help Stuck Motorists | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/amid-deadly-storm-nyc-mayor-mamdani-shovels-snow-to-help-stuck-motorists-video/): Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped shovel snow in Brooklyn during a fierce snowstorm, earning praise from Kathy Hochul and Benny Polatseck as city workers battled harsh conditions.
- [Republic Day Beyond India: 7 Nations And Their Patriotic Celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/republic-day-beyond-india-7-nations-and-their-patriotic-celebrations/): From India’s grand parade on January 26 to Pakistan’s March 23 military displays, every nation honours freedom and democracy in its own way.
- [Investigation reveals Israeli campaign to flatten Gaza town of Beit Hanoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/investigation-reveals-israeli-campaign-to-flatten-gaza-town-of-beit-hanoon/): Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit analysed satellite images, finding Israel razed homes in the weeks since the ceasefire began.
- [Seahawks defeat Rams to set up Super Bowl rematch against Patriots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/seahawks-defeat-rams-to-set-up-super-bowl-rematch-against-patriots/): Seattle Seahawks edge Los Angeles Rams 31-27 after New England Patriots score a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza live: Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to open Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/israels-war-on-gaza-live-pressure-mounts-on-netanyahu-to-open-rafah/): The Israeli military ⁠says it launched a ‘targeted operation’ in northern Gaza to find the last captive’s body.
- ['Good Neighbours, Friends & Partners': China's Xi Extends Greetings To India On Republic Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/good-neighbours-friends-partners-chinas-xi-extends-greetings-to-india-on-republic-day/): Chinese President Xi Jinping also wished President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation’s Republic Day.
- [‘Yellow line’, the de facto Israeli buffer zone shaping life in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/yellow-line-the-de-facto-israeli-buffer-zone-shaping-life-in-gaza/): The so-called yellow line has been squeezing Palestinians into smaller areas, making their lives more difficult.
- [What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/what-role-is-china-playing-in-global-geopolitical-transformations/): Chinese foreign policy is shaped by a paradox: it wants to project power and yet it seeks to avoid conflict.
- [UN aid convoy reaches Syria’s Ain al-Arab as truce between army, SDF holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/un-aid-convoy-reaches-syrias-ain-al-arab-as-truce-between-army-sdf-holds/): Convoy carrying food and fuel reaches Kurdish-majority town, also known as Kobane, in Aleppo province.
- ['Felt Moral Obligation': Doctor Recalls Attempt To Save US Man Shot Near Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/felt-moral-obligation-doctor-recalls-attempt-to-save-us-man-shot-near-minneapolis/): The doctor, whose identity has not been made public, said he witnessed the shooting from his apartment and saw officers force Pretti to the ground before firing multiple shots.
- [Gunmen Open Fire At Soccer Match In Mexico’s Guanajuato, 11 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/gunmen-open-fire-at-soccer-match-in-mexicos-guanajuato-11-killed/): At least 11 killed in a shooting at a soccer field in Loma de Flores, Salamanca, Guanajuato.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US security agreement ‘100% ready’ to be signed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-us-security-agreement-100-ready-to-be-signed/): Ukrainian leader says Kyiv and Moscow continue to have ‘fundamentally different’ positions on territorial concessions.
- [Venezuela frees 104 political prisoners, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/venezuela-frees-104-political-prisoners-rights-group-says/): A human rights lawyer and a communications student are among those freed, Caracas-based Foro Penal says.
- [Vance, Navarro, 'Sometimes' Trump Blocked Trade Deal With India: US Senator Ted Cruz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/vance-navarro-sometimes-trump-blocked-trade-deal-with-india-us-senator-ted-cruz/): Cruz sharply attacked the administration’s tariff-centric trade policy and said resistance from senior officials repeatedly obstructed progress on an India-US deal.
- [13 Killed, Several Missing As Ferry With Over 350 Aboard Capsizes In Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/13-killed-several-missing-as-ferry-with-over-350-aboard-capsizes-in-philippines/): M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 sank near Baluk-baluk in Basilan province, leaving 13 dead. At least 244 were rescued.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,432](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1432/): These are the key developments from day 1,432 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Thousands Of Passengers Evacuated After Suspicious Luggage Found At Miami Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/thousands-of-passengers-evacuated-after-suspicious-luggage-found-at-miami-airport/): Miami International Airport evacuated thousands after a suspicious bag was found near Door 21.
- [India Plans To Slash Tariffs On Cars To 40% From 110% As EU Trade Deal Nears: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/india-plans-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-to-40-from-110-as-eu-trade-deal-nears-report/): Under the proposed deal, New Delhi is likely to lower peak import tariffs on EU-made cars to 40 per cent from the current maximum of 110 per cent.
- [US: Private Jet Carrying 8 People Crashes At Bangor International Airport In Maine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-private-jet-carrying-8-people-crashes-at-bangor-international-airport-in-maine/): The airport in a statemnet informed that emergency crews responded to an incident around 7:45 pm ET.
- [Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/ferry-carrying-over-350-people-sinks-in-philippines-killing-at-least-seven/): Coastguard says at least 215 people have been rescued, while a search for 144 missing people is ongoing.
- ['No Intention': Carney Rules Out Free Trade Agreement With China After Trump's 100% Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/no-intention-carney-rules-out-free-trade-agreement-with-china-after-trumps-100-tariff-threat/): After Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will not seek a free trade agreement with China.
- [Trump Defends ICE, Accuses Democrats Of Fostering ‘Chaos’ After Minneapolis Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/trump-defends-ice-accuses-democrats-of-fostering-chaos-after-minneapolis-shooting/): Despite the backlash after the fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis, Trump doubled down, accusing Democrats of encouraging obstruction of law enforcement operations.
- ['US-India Share Historic Bond': Marco Rubio Extends R-Day Greeting, Praises Quad Connect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-india-share-historic-bond-marco-rubio-extends-r-day-greeting-praises-quad-connect/): Marco Rubio extended his wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day and appreciated the Quad cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.
- [Minnesota governor wants federal immigration agents out after Pretti killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/minnesota-governor-wants-federal-immigration-agents-out-after-pretti-killed/): Trump administration faces intensifying pressure over immigration crackdown after federal agents kill another citizen.
- [Hamas says gave Israel, mediators details about last Gaza captive’s remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/hamas-says-gave-israel-mediators-details-about-last-gaza-captives-remains/): Israeli forces are searching Gaza cemetery for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last captive in the Palestinian territory.
- [What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/whats-behind-the-recent-shift-in-us-defence-strategy/): Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.
- [Manchester United dent Arsenal’s title bid with dramatic 3-2 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/manchester-united-dent-arsenals-title-bid-with-dramatic-3-2-win/): Matheus Cunha’s superb late strike clinches a thrilling 3-2 away win for United against the Premier League leaders.
- [Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera’s operations by 90 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/israel-extends-ban-on-al-jazeeras-operations-by-90-days/): Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.
- [China's Top Military General Faces Investigation Amid Xi’s Anti-Corruption Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/chinas-top-military-general-faces-investigation-amid-xis-anti-corruption-drive/): Another member of the commission, Liu Zhenli, has also been placed under investigation by China’s ruling Communist Party,
- [Audio Reveals Ted Cruz Blamed JD Vance, Peter Navarro For Stalling India Trade Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/audio-reveals-ted-cruz-blamed-jd-vance-peter-navarro-for-stalling-india-trade-deal-report/): Cruz also warned donors that Trump’s tariffs could severely damage the economy and lead to impeachment if Republicans suffer major losses in the 2026 midterms.
- [Never Bet Against Elon Musk? Online Bettors Are Doing Just That And Making Millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/never-bet-against-elon-musk-online-bettors-are-doing-just-that-and-making-millions/): Users are betting against Musk’s high-profile plans, including launching a robotaxi service in California and forming a third political party in the US.
- [Footage Contradicts Trump Administration’s Account Of Minneapolis Shooting Of Alex Pretti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/footage-contradicts-trump-administrations-account-of-minneapolis-shooting-of-alex-pretti/): Video shows Alex Pretti, shot by federal officers in Minneapolis while unarmed, contradicting DHS claims. His family and civil rights groups demand an independent investigation.
- [Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Operative At Berlin Airport Over Planned Attacks On Jewish Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/germany-arrests-suspected-hamas-operative-at-berlin-airport-over-planned-attacks-on-jewish-sites/): The arrested man has been identified as Mohammad S, who helped secure around 300 rounds of ammunition in August 2025.
- [Labour Blocks UK PM Starmer’s Rival From Parliament Bid, Exposing Party Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/labour-blocks-uk-pm-starmers-rival-from-parliament-bid-exposing-party-tensions/): Andy Burnham was blocked by Labour Party from contesting the Gorton and Denton by-election, sparking claims Keir Starmer is sidelining a leadership rival amid party tensions.
- [Town Home To Russia’s Key Naval Base Plunges Into Darkness After Winter Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/town-home-to-russias-key-naval-base-plunges-into-darkness-after-winter-storm/): The closed town of Severomorsk, which serves as the headquarters of Russia’s Northern Fleet, was among the worst affected.
- [Indian Restaurant In Minneapolis Shuts Down ‘To Protect Team’ Amid ICE Crackdown In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/indian-restaurant-in-minneapolis-shuts-down-to-protect-team-amid-ice-crackdown-in-us/): Curry Corner said it “will be closing down until further notice” to ensure the safety of its staff during the ongoing action by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
- [US envoys meet Netanyahu as Israel continues to bomb Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/us-envoys-meet-netanyahu-as-israel-continues-to-bomb-gaza/): Medical sources in Gaza City say at least one person has been killed and 15 wounded throughout the day.
- [US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/us-military-moves-navy-air-force-assets-to-the-middle-east-what-to-know/): Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
- [Bangladesh slams India over fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s first public address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/bangladesh-slams-india-over-fugitive-ex-pm-hasinas-first-public-address/): Dhaka says it is ‘shocked’ the ousted leader was allowed to speak at a news conference, her first since the 2024 ouster.
- [Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/why-is-trump-upending-80-years-of-us-foreign-policy/): Former Trump official Christian Whiton argues it is about time to press ‘reset’ on US relations with the world.
- [What al-Maliki’s return would mean for Iraq and the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/what-al-malikis-return-would-mean-for-iraq-and-the-region/): Nouri al-Maliki’s third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.
- [US storm causes widespread power outages, thousands of flights cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/us-storm-causes-widespread-power-outages-thousands-of-flights-cancelled/): From Texas to New England, the monster storm brings hazardous conditions, prompting warnings to stay off roads.
- [France Takes Indian Captain Of Suspected Russian Shadow Tanker Into Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/france-takes-indian-captain-of-suspected-russian-shadow-tanker-into-custody/): The 58-year-old captain was in charge of the tanker Grinch, which was seized by the French navy in the Mediterranean on Thursday.
- [‘If You Sow Wind, You Will Reap...’: Tehran Mural Warns Of Retaliation If US Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/if-you-sow-wind-you-will-reap-tehran-mural-warns-of-retaliation-if-us-attacks/): Iran revealed a mural warning the US as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches, amid rising tensions, Trump threats, and UK jets sent to Qatar.
- [Wave of Israeli attacks kills two in Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/wave-of-israeli-attacks-kills-two-in-lebanon-in-latest-ceasefire-violation/): Deadly Israeli air strikes target areas across south Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid simmering regional tensions.
- [IndiGo Cancels Flights To Georgia's Tbilisi, Kazakhstan's Almaty Amid Rising Tensions In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/indigo-cancels-flights-to-georgias-tbilisi-kazakhstans-almaty-amid-rising-tensions-in-iran/): This follows a sharp rise in tensions between the United States and Iran after a violent crackdown on protests across Iran.
- [US Envoy Witkoff, Trump's Son-In-Law Kushner Press Netanyahu To Reopen Rafah Crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/us-envoy-witkoff-trumps-son-in-law-kushner-press-netanyahu-to-reopen-rafah-crossing/): The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilise Gaza and restore humanitarian access to the region.
- [Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi Press Club Address Draws Objection From Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/sheikh-hasinas-delhi-press-club-address-draws-objection-from-bangladesh-ahead-of-polls/): In a statement, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said Hasina’s speech had deeply angered both the government and the public.
- [Massive US Winter Storm Cuts Power To Over 6 Lakh Customers, 10,000+ Flights Disrupted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/massive-us-winter-storm-cuts-power-to-over-6-lakh-customers-10000-flights-disrupted/): Utility crews are working to restore power, but officials warned that restoration could take time due to the scale of the storm.
- [UAE ‘Lost Interest’ In Pakistan? Abu Dhabi Exits Islamabad Airport Deal After Nahyan’s India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/uae-lost-interest-in-pakistan-abu-dhabi-exits-islamabad-airport-deal-after-nahyans-india-visit/): The collapse of the Pakistan deal comes at a time when relations between the UAE and India are reaching new heights.
- [Cornel West: US is facing moral collapse and democratic decay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/cornel-west-us-is-facing-moral-collapse-and-democratic-decay/): Academic and activist discusses what he sees as moral collapse in US and leadership crisis in the Democratic Party.
- [Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/pentagon-downplays-china-threat-what-it-means-for-us-allies/): US National Defense Strategy says Chinese threat is not a priority as Washington pivots to the Western Hemisphere.
- [Headless, Limbless Body Of A Woman Inside Trash Can In Istanbul Triggers Protests; 3 Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/headless-limbless-body-of-a-woman-inside-trash-can-in-istanbul-triggers-protests-3-held/): Police detained two Uzbek nationals at Istanbul Airport as they were trying to leave the country. A third suspect was also arrested from the local area.
- [9 NTPC Officials, Engineers Leave Bangladesh Amid Attacks On Hindus | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/9-ntpc-officials-engineers-leave-bangladesh-amid-attacks-on-hindus-exclusive/): Their absence was noticed during breakfast checks done by authorities
- [EU Leaders In Delhi For Republic Day, Signal Momentum On India-EU Free Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/eu-leaders-in-delhi-for-republic-day-signal-momentum-on-india-eu-free-trade-deal/): Costa and von der Leyen are chief guests for Republic Day celebrations on Monday, ahead of an EU-India summit on Tuesday.
- [Power Restored In Greenland Capital Nuuk After Strong Winds Plunge City Into Darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/power-restored-in-greenland-capital-nuuk-after-strong-winds-plunge-city-into-darkness/): Power is restored in Nuuk after strong winds caused an outage. Nukissiorfiit confirmed services are back amid Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland.
- [All About ‘British FBI’ As UK Plans New Police Service To Tackle Terror, Fraud, Other Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/all-about-british-fbi-as-uk-plans-new-police-service-to-tackle-terror-fraud-other-crimes/): NPS will take responsibility for counter-terrorism, fraud and organised crime investigations.
- [Dozens supporting Palestine hunger strikers arrested at London prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/dozens-supporting-palestine-hunger-strikers-arrested-at-london-prison/): Videos show police officers shoving protesters to the ground and herding them outside Prison Wormwood Scrubs.
- [Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/clashes-erupt-at-antigovernment-protest-in-albanian-capital-tirana/): Protests turn violent, arrests are made, as opposition accuses Prime Minister Edi Rama and allies of corruption.
- [‘Invoking Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/invoking-insurrection-act-would-escalate-conflict-with-private-citizens/): ‘Invoking US Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’
- [Trump says ‘US armada’ moving towards Iran as tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/trump-says-us-armada-moving-towards-iran-as-tensions-escalate/): Trump ordered an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile strike group to the Middle East as tensions soar with Iran.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/live-arsenal-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Arsenal and Man United renew their rivalry.
- [Outrage after US agents kill ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/outrage-after-us-agents-kill-icu-nurse-alex-pretti-in-minnesota/): Authorities say Alex Pretti posed a violent threat when shot by US ICE agents, but multiple videos suggest otherwise.
- [‘Powerful Symbol Of Defence Ties’: US Envoy Sergio Gor, Army Secy Driscoll Pose With AH-64E Apache](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/powerful-symbol-of-defence-ties-us-envoy-sergio-gor-army-secy-driscoll-pose-with-ah-64e-apache/): Sergio Gor described the Apache helicopter as a powerful example of joint defence efforts, highlighting its advanced technology and operational value for India’s armed forces.
- [Islamic State Militants Shifted From Syria To Face Terror Trials In Iraq Under US-Brokered Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/islamic-state-militants-shifted-from-syria-to-face-terror-trials-in-iraq-under-us-brokered-deal/): Iraq will prosecute IS militants transferred from Syria under a US-brokered deal, amid security concerns after Syrian forces took control of al-Hol camp and Shaddadeh prison.
- [Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/myanmar-holds-final-stage-of-disputed-election-as-rebels-continue-fighting/): Myanmar’s final stage of its disputed general election is under way despite the ongoing civil war.
- [American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Gear In Daring 508-Metre Free Solo Climb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/american-climber-alex-honnold-scales-taipei-101-without-gear-in-daring-508-metre-free-solo-climb/): Alex Honnold free soloed Taipei 101 in Taiwan in 1 hour 31 minutes, halving the previous record. The climb was livestreamed on Netflix.
- [Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/why-us-consulates-in-india-have-no-h-1b-visa-interview-dates-until-2027/): Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata currently have no regular interview slots available.
- [Syrians greet extended army-SDF ceasefire with guarded optimism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/syrians-greet-extended-army-sdf-ceasefire-with-guarded-optimism/): Extension offers a respite as Syrian forces advance towards the last SDF strongholds in northeast of the country.
- [Encountering ICE? Here’s what to know about your legal rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/encountering-ice-heres-what-to-know-about-your-legal-rights/): Experts clarify ICE limits, detailing when agents can stop, detain or enter homes and what rights residents have.
- [Babar returns as Pakistan name T20 World Cup squad despite tournament doubt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/babar-returns-as-pakistan-name-t20-world-cup-squad-despite-tournament-doubt/): Uncertainty shrouds Pakistan’s participation after ICC expels Bangladesh from the tournament.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli army intensifies its deadly West Bank attacks as settlers rampage across Palestinian lands with impunity.
- [Iran's Khamenei Moves To Underground Shelter Amid Fears Of Potential US Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/irans-khamenei-moves-to-underground-shelter-amid-fears-of-potential-us-attack-report/): Khamenei relocated to a secure underground shelter in Tehran after Iranian officials warned of increased US attack risks,
- [Op Metro Surge: How Minnesota Became Epicentre Of ICE Immigration Crackdown With 10,000 Arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/op-metro-surge-how-minnesota-became-epicentre-of-ice-immigration-crackdown-with-10000-arrests/): The immigration crackdown began in December after some Somali immigrants were convicted in a major fraud case.
- [Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Gauff book Australian Open quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/sabalenka-alcaraz-and-gauff-book-australian-open-quarterfinals/): Sabalenka beats Mboko to advance to quarterfinal against teen sensation Jovic as Gauff drops set but overcomes Muchova.
- [EAM Jaishankar Discusses India-America Ties, Ukraine Conflict With US Ambassador Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/eam-jaishankar-discusses-india-america-ties-ukraine-conflict-with-us-ambassador-gor/): US ambassador Sergio Gor wrote on X: “Just wrapped a productive meeting with EAM Dr S Jaishankar…on ways to strengthen U.S.-India partnership…”
- [Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/protesters-demand-immigration-agents-leave-minneapolis/): Killing of ICU nurse by US border agent sparks protests in Minneapolis, already tense after earlier shootings.
- [Gaza is not a real estate fantasy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/25/gaza-is-not-a-real-estate-fantasy/): Trump and Kushner’s plans for Gaza are bound to fail. Here is why.
- [Video: All-night noise protest against federal agents in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/video-all-night-noise-protest-against-federal-agents-in-minnesota/): US protesters banged pots and pans all night outside a heavily secured hotel in Minnesota.
- [Three French tourists drown after their boat capsizes in Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/three-french-tourists-drown-after-their-boat-capsizes-in-oman/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Who is Greg Bovino, the face of Trump’s Minneapolis crackdown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/who-is-greg-bovino-the-face-of-trumps-minneapolis-crackdown/): Bovino’s expected exit comes amid intense scrutiny, as Trump sends border tsar Tom Homan to Minneapolis.
- [Bangladeshis seeking jobs in Russia forced to join war on Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/bangladeshis-seeking-jobs-in-russia-forced-to-join-war-on-ukraine-report/): Associated Press investigation finds workers lured to Russia under promise of civilian work are thrust into the war.
- [‘Frustration and despair’ in Gaza despite recovery of last Israeli body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/frustration-and-despair-in-gaza-despite-recovery-of-last-israeli-body/): Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary says Palestinians in Gaza remain frustrated and distrustful over promised ceasefire measures.
- [ICE agents from US set to help with security at Winter Olympics in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/ice-agents-from-us-set-to-help-with-security-at-winter-olympics-in-italy/): The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are set to begin on February 6, with shock at the late news of ICE involvement.
- [PM Modi Says India-EU Ties Key To Global Stability After Talks On Ukraine, West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/pm-modi-says-india-eu-ties-key-to-global-stability-after-talks-on-ukraine-west-asia/): PM Modi stressed multilateralism and called for a reform in global institutions to address today’s challenges.
- [House In Margao, Stories In Father's Books: European Council Chief Antonio Costa's Goa Connect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/house-in-margao-stories-in-fathers-books-european-council-chief-antonio-costas-goa-connect/): Costa’s father, Orlando António Fernandes da Costa, was of Goan descent — his family hailed from Margao in Goa.
- [Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/minnesota-candidate-bows-out-over-republican-response-to-pretti-shooting/): Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party’s role in negative impact of ICE operation.
- [China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/chinas-xi-jinping-signals-deeper-ties-with-finland-during-pms-visit/): Xi tells Finnish premier that businesses from Helsinki are welcome to ‘swim freely’ in China’s ‘vast’ market.
- [India, EU agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/india-eu-agree-on-mother-of-all-trade-deals/): The deal, set to cover a quarter of the global GDP, will create a free trade zone of two ‌billion people.
- [Nipah Virus Outbreak: All About The Disease With No Cure As Asian Airports Tighten Screening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/nipah-virus-outbreak-all-about-the-disease-with-no-cure-as-asian-airports-tighten-screening/): Nipah virus outbreak: The current outbreak in India was first reported among five health workers in West Bengal. While there is no cure, it can be prevented
- [Sabalenka sweeps aside teen sensation Jovic to enter Australian Open semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/sabalenka-sweeps-aside-teen-sensation-jovic-to-enter-australian-open-semis/): World number one continues her march for a third Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Iva Jovic.
- [French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/french-mps-approve-law-seeking-ban-on-social-media-for-children-below-15/): President ​Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a ‘major step’ to protect French children and teenagers.
- [Ceremony for last Israeli captive returned from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/ceremony-for-last-israeli-captive-returned-from-gaza/): Israeli police held a ceremony for the last slain captive, Ran Gvili, after the retrieval of his remains from Gaza.
- [Health professionals pay tribute to Alex Pretti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/health-professionals-pay-tribute-to-alex-pretti/): Health professionals and coworkers paid tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti as his body was moved out of hospital.
- [How private AI tech is reshaping warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/how-private-ai-tech-is-reshaping-warfare/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the increasing relationship between private AI tech firms and militaries.
- [Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/syrian-army-offensive-overjoys-some-leaves-others-with-existential-fear/): Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops.
- [The Zhang Youxia Case: Why Xi Turned On His Own General & What It Means For China | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/the-zhang-youxia-case-why-xi-turned-on-his-own-general-what-it-means-for-china-explained/): General Youxia, who until recently served as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission—the body that controls PLA—faces “serious violations of discipline and law”
- [Nipah Virus Outbreak In India: Asian Airports Ramp Up Screening; China Urges Heightened Vigilance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/nipah-virus-outbreak-in-india-asian-airports-ramp-up-screening-china-urges-heightened-vigilance/): Airports in Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan ramp up health checks after Nipah virus cases detected in West Bengal. Dr Arora warns of high fatality and limited treatment options.
- [Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trumps-approval-on-immigration-falls-to-record-low-new-poll-finds/): Just 39 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.
- [LIVE: US, Iran ratchet up rhetoric as ‘big armada’ forms in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/live-us-iran-ratchet-up-rhetoric-as-big-armada-forms-in-the-middle-east/): USS Abraham Lincoln carrier’s arrival is ‘not going to affect Iran’s determination to defend the nation’, Tehran warns.
- [Who is Iraq’s former leader Nouri al-Maliki?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/who-is-iraqs-former-leader-nouri-al-maliki/): Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
- [US dollar: ‘Wounded hegemon’ or secure as most powerful currency on earth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/us-dollar-wounded-hegemon-or-secure-as-most-powerful-currency-on-earth/): Faced with Trump’s tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.
- [20 More Countries Sign Up For Trump's Gaza 'Board Of Peace': White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/20-more-countries-sign-up-for-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-white-house/): Karoline Leavitt said 20 more countries joined Trump’s Board of Peace, expanding its Gaza mandate globally.
- [Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/lives-on-hold-for-two-years-hope-fear-stuck-behind-gazas-rafah-crossing/): Among those seeking an exit: severely ill children, a mother trying to reunite with her husband and an aspirant student.
- [‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/frightening-situation-bangladesh-elections-haunted-by-political-violence/): At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
- [Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/australia-cancels-visa-of-israeli-influencer-accused-of-spreading-hatred/): Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.
- ['New Yorkers Living In Fear Of Being Terrorised': Mamdani Renews Call To Abolish ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/new-yorkers-living-in-fear-of-being-terrorised-mamdani-renews-call-to-abolish-ice/): NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed his call for abolition of ICE after two killings in Minneapolis, calling raids cruel and demanding transparency.
- [Bovino Removed From Top US Border Patrol Post Amid Outrage Over Minneapolis Killing: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/bovino-removed-from-top-us-border-patrol-post-amid-outrage-over-minneapolis-killing-report/): Gregory Bovino was removed as US Border Patrol commander at large and will return to California before retiring, amid ongoing immigration enforcement tensions.
- [Imran Khan’s Health Worsens In Adiala Jail, Medical Team Flags Serious Eye Condition | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/imran-khans-health-worsens-in-adiala-jail-medical-team-flags-serious-eye-condition-exclusive/): Initial clinical assessments suggest that the infection may be a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion—a serious condition that can impair vision if not treated promptly
- ['Largest FTA': European Council Chief Says India-EU Deal Is A Strong Message To The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/largest-fta-european-council-chief-says-india-eu-deal-is-a-strong-message-to-the-world/): Antonio Costa added that the deal would anchor long-term certainty in India-EU relations at a time when supply chains and alliances are being reshaped.
- [French Assembly Approves Bill To Ban Social Media For Under-15s, Macron Pushes September Start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/french-assembly-approves-bill-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-macron-pushes-september-start/): Macron said he had asked the government to activate an accelerated legislative procedure to ensure the law is implemented as early as possible.
- [19-Year-Old Iranian Motorcycle Influencer Killed In Gorgan During Protest Crackdown: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/19-year-old-iranian-motorcycle-influencer-killed-in-gorgan-during-protest-crackdown-report/): Iranian media say 19-year-old motorcycle influencer Diana Bahadori, was shot dead by security forces in Gorgan during a protest crackdown on January 9.
- [TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/tv-presenter-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-southern-lebanon-hezbollah/): A Lebanese minister condemns the latest Israeli killing and calls on the international community to ‘take action’.
- [29 Killed As Massive Storm Hits Parts Of US; Half Of Country's Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/29-killed-as-massive-storm-hits-parts-of-us-half-of-countrys-flights-cancelled-schools-closed/): A deadly winter storm swept the United States, killing at least 29, causing power cuts, travel chaos, and deep snow from Arkansas to New England.
- [Trump Claims Credit As Israel Recovers Body Of Last Hostage In Gaza: 'My Great Team Of Champions'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-claims-credit-as-israel-recovers-body-of-last-hostage-in-gaza-my-great-team-of-champions/): Israel announced it had recovered the body of Ran Gvili, an Israeli police officer killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks whose remains had been taken to Gaza. 
- ['Europe Can't Defend Itself Without US': Mark Rutte Warns As Greenland Row Strains NATO Alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/europe-cant-defend-itself-without-us-mark-rutte-warns-as-greenland-row-strains-nato-alliance/): NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Europe that it can’t defend itself without US support. This comes amid rising tensions over Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland.
- [India, EU Conclude Long-Pending Free Trade Agreement Talks, Implementation Likely By 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/india-eu-conclude-long-pending-free-trade-agreement-talks-implementation-likely-by-2027/): Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Monday that the deal has been finalised and will be formally announced during the summit scheduled for January 27
- [Trump Hikes Tariffs On South Korean Goods To 25%, Citing Trade Deal Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-hikes-tariffs-on-south-korean-goods-to-25-citing-trade-deal-dispute/): Trump first announced a breakthrough trade agreement with South Korea’s president in July but negotiations dragged on for months.
- ['Trump Doesn't Want To See People Getting Killed': White House On Fatal Minnesota Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-doesnt-want-to-see-people-getting-killed-white-house-on-fatal-minnesota-shooting/): Donald Trump opposes street violence, says Karoline Leavitt, after Alex Pretti was killed by federal officers in Minneapolis. The White House blames Democrats for the tragedy.
- [India-EU Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: India-EU FTA Talks Set To Conclude Today; Pact Expected Later This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/india-eu-summit-2026-live-updates-india-eu-fta-talks-set-to-conclude-today-pact-expected-later-this-year/): India EU Free Trade Deal Live Updates: PM Modi is hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
- [Israel Says Militant Killed In South Lebanon Strike; Hezbollah Disputes Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/israel-says-militant-killed-in-south-lebanon-strike-hezbollah-disputes-account/): Hezbollah called Ali Nour al-Din is an Al-Manar media worker while Israel claimed he was a Hezbollah militant violating the ceasefire.
- [China’s Top Military General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets To US, Accepting Bribes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/chinas-top-military-general-accused-of-leaking-nuclear-secrets-to-us-accepting-bribes-report/): China’s most senior uniformed officer Zhang Youxia has been accused in an internal briefing of leaking nuclear secrets to the US and taking bribes for military promotions.
- [Trump says he is raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-says-he-is-raising-tariffs-on-south-korea-to-25/): US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul’s failure to ratify a trade deal.
- [Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/hamas-disarmament-in-gaza-comes-with-some-sort-of-amnesty-us-official/): Official’s comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as ‘significant step’, as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1433/): These are the key developments from day 1,433 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/canadian-pm-carney-unveils-multibillion-dollar-push-to-lower-food-costs/): Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower income people.
- [White House attacks ‘sensationalist’ media over Alex Pretti coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/white-house-attacks-sensationalist-media-over-alex-pretti-coverage/): The White House attacked the “liberal biased media” in response to a leading question about the killing of Alex Pretti.
- [Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/minnesota-ice-and-the-makings-of-a-us-civil-war/): A 2024 simulation found US civil war could be triggered by clashes between state and federal law enforcement.
- [Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/lula-trump-discuss-board-of-peace-agree-to-meet-in-washington-brazil/): Lula criticises US actions in Venezuela, calling the capture of Maduro an unacceptable line against regional stability.
- [Much of US digging out from snow, sleet, ice from massive winter storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/much-of-us-digging-out-from-snow-sleet-ice-from-massive-winter-storm/): A huge winter storm has brought frigid temperatures, snow, and sleet to more than a dozen US states.
- [Israeli and Palestinian captives and prisoners: A timeline of key events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/israeli-and-palestinian-captives-and-prisoners-a-timeline-of-key-events/): Israelis held captive in Gaza and Palestinians swept into Israel detention centres have been focus of ceasefire talks.
- ['Kill Hindu, Attack Hindu': Bangladesh Poll Candidate Admits To 'New Vote Winning Strategy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/kill-hindu-attack-hindu-bangladesh-poll-candidate-admits-to-new-vote-winning-strategy/): As per intelligence reports, there is a premeditated strategy in place to incite violence against the Hindu minority to consolidate power and polarise the electorate in Bangladesh
- [Death toll from Indonesia landslide rises to 17 as dozens remain missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/death-toll-from-indonesia-landslide-rises-to-17-as-dozens-remain-missing/): Among the 42 people missing after landslide in West Java, 19 were members of Indonesia’s elite marine force.
- [Is the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown working?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/is-the-trump-administrations-immigration-crackdown-working/): There has been a second fatal shooting in the US state of Minnesota this month.
- [‘India A Bulwark Against Authoritarianism’: American Leaders Congratulate India On 77th Republic Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/india-a-bulwark-against-authoritarianism-american-leaders-congratulate-india-on-77th-republic-day/): Bill Gates said India’s 77th Republic Day marks a time to reflect on the 1950 promise to build a nation where opportunity grows, knowledge empowers, and progress benefits all.
- [After Federal Agents Kill 2 Citizens, Trump Says He, Minnesota Gov On 'Similar Wavelength'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/after-federal-agents-kill-2-citizens-trump-says-he-minnesota-gov-on-similar-wavelength/): Trump shared the update on Social Truth, writing that Governor Walz had “called me with the request to work together with respect to Minnesota.”
- [US Aircraft Carrier Enters Indian Ocean As Trump Sends Strike Group To West Asia Amid Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/us-aircraft-carrier-enters-indian-ocean-as-trump-sends-strike-group-to-west-asia-amid-iran-tensions/): US Central Command said that the carrier and three destroyers are currently deployed to promote regional security and stability.
- [EU launches probe into Grok AI feature creating deepfakes of women, minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/eu-launches-probe-into-grok-ai-feature-creating-deepfakes-of-women-minors/): European Commission says its investigation will examine if the AI tool has met its legal obligations.
- [Massive search underway for dozens missing in deadly Indonesia landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/massive-search-underway-for-dozens-missing-in-deadly-indonesia-landslide/): At least 80 people, including 19 members of an elite marine force, are missing in a landslide in Indonesia.
- [PM Modi Thanks ‘Dear Friend’ Macron For Republic Day Wishes, Says He Looks Forward To Welcoming Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/pm-modi-thanks-dear-friend-macron-for-republic-day-wishes-says-he-looks-forward-to-welcoming-him/): Macron had wished India on Republic Day and shared a picture with PM Modi, recalling his visit as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day.
- [Trump’s Immigration Policies Split Republicans After Federal Agent Kills Minneapolis Nurse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/trumps-immigration-policies-split-republicans-after-federal-agent-kills-minneapolis-nurse/): Several Republican senators have demanded a full, impartial investigation into the shooting.
- [Trump’s second term: ‘Reality has overtaken satire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/trumps-second-term-reality-has-overtaken-satire/): Marc Lamont Hill sits down with The Nation’s Katrina vanden Heuvel to unpack the first year of Trump’s second term.
- [As US ‘armada’ approaches, Iran warns of dire consequences if attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/as-us-armada-approaches-iran-warns-of-dire-consequences-if-attacked/): Iranian authorities are keeping the population offline for a third week amid lingering threats of another war.
- [Netanyahu says next phase of ceasefire is ‘demilitarising’ Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/netanyahu-says-next-phase-of-ceasefire-is-demilitarising-gaza/): Benjamin Netanyahu said the next phase of the ceasefire will be “disarming Hamas and demilitarising the Gaza Strip.”
- ['Important Geopolitical Stabiliser': European Council Chief Antonio Costa On India-EU Free Trade Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/important-geopolitical-stabiliser-european-council-chief-antonio-costa-on-india-eu-free-trade-deal-exclusive/): Calling it the “largest in the world”, European Council President Antonio Costa said the free trade agreement between India and EU is a “strong and important message to the world”
- ['Significant Work Ahead': Russia Says Latest Ukraine Peace Talks 'Constructive' But Gaps Remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/significant-work-ahead-russia-says-latest-ukraine-peace-talks-constructive-but-gaps-remain/): The talks, which took place in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday, brought together negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US.
- [Biscuit factory explosion in Greece kills at least four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/biscuit-factory-explosion-in-greece-kills-at-least-four/): An overnight explosion at a biscuit factory in Trikala, Greece, has killed at least four workers.
- [‘Europe Financing War Against Itself’: Trump Aide As EU, India Set To Ink ‘Mother Of All Deals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/europe-financing-war-against-itself-trump-aide-as-eu-india-set-to-ink-mother-of-all-deals/): Scott Bessent said that Washington imposed 25% tariffs on New Delhi for buying Russian oil, but the Europeans signed a trade deal with New Delhi.
- [EU Opens Probe Into Elon Musk's X Over Grok AI's Sexualised Deepfake Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/eu-opens-probe-into-elon-musks-x-over-grok-ais-sexualised-deepfake-images/): The probe comes amid concern about the tool, which reportedly allows users to sexualise images with simple text prompts such as “put her in a bikini” or “remove her clothes.”
- [Plot To Assassinate Trump? US Police Arrest West Virginia Woman Over Online Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/plot-to-assassinate-trump-us-police-arrest-west-virginia-woman-over-online-threats/): Morrow has been charged with terroristic threats and is being held at the South Central Regional Jail.
- ['Feels Like I've Come Home':  Indian-Origin Ex-UK Minister Suella Braverman Defects To Reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/feels-like-ive-come-home-indian-origin-ex-uk-minister-suella-braverman-defects-to-reform/): Suella Braverman has been the MP for Fareham and Waterlooville in Hampshire since 2015.
- [ICC judges find former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/icc-judges-find-former-philippine-president-duterte-fit-to-stand-trial/): Judges cite report by medical experts saying the 80-year-old is able ‘effectively to exercise his procedural rights’.
- [Trump says US Justice Department ‘looking at’ Ilhan Omar’s wealth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-us-justice-department-looking-at-ilhan-omars-wealth/): Donald Trump says he is sending his border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota amid protests against the killing of Alex Pretti.
- [Gustavo Petro: Colombia’s former rebel fighter turned president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/gustavo-petro-colombias-former-rebel-fighter-turned-president/): From urban rebel to senator facing death threats, what drives Petro, 65, the country’s first progressive president?
- [Winter storm causes deaths, power outages and flight cancellations in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/winter-storm-causes-deaths-power-outages-and-flight-cancellations-in-us/): At least 819,000 homes and businesses are without power, and travel is disrupted nationwide.
- [Private Jet With 8 On Board Crashes During Take-Off At Maine Airport In US Amid Severe Winter Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/private-jet-with-8-on-board-crashes-during-take-off-at-maine-airport-in-us-amid-severe-winter-storm/): The crash happened as New England and much of the United States were hit by a major winter storm.
- [At Least 11 Dead, Over 19,000 Flights Cancelled As Deadly Storm Sweeps Across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/at-least-11-dead-over-19000-flights-cancelled-as-deadly-storm-sweeps-across-us/): The storm brought heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across a vast stretch of the country, with temperatures expected to fall to dangerously low levels this week.
- [Niagara Falls Turns Icy As Polar Vortex Freezes Mist In Minus 20°C | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/niagara-falls-turns-icy-as-polar-vortex-freezes-mist-in-minus-20c-watch/): Niagara Falls is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world, located on the border between Canada and the United States.
- [EU, India To Explore Defence Cooperation Amid Global Security Shifts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/eu-india-to-explore-defence-cooperation-amid-global-security-shifts-report/): India and the EU are also expected to announce the conclusion of long-running negotiations on a free trade agreement on Tuesday.
- [‘Collective Strength More Vital Than Ever’: King Charles’ Republic Day Message To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/collective-strength-more-vital-than-ever-king-charles-republic-day-message-to-india/): King Charles III congratulated India on Republic Day and winning the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid for Ahmedabad, praising India-UK ties, climate leadership.
- [Myanmar Military-Backed Party Claims Poll Win, Junta Chief Set To Be President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/myanmar-military-backed-party-claims-poll-win-junta-chief-set-to-be-president/): The victory of the party led by a former general was widely expected after the vote excluded major opposition parties and dissent was tightly restricted.
- [The ‘discombobulator’: Did US use ‘secret weapon’ in Maduro abduction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/the-discombobulator-did-us-use-secret-weapon-in-maduro-abduction/): US President Donald Trump refers to a ‘sonic weapon’ he describes as a ‘discombobulator’, but what is he talking about?
- [Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/anger-as-msf-agrees-to-israels-unreasonable-demands-what-to-know/): Medical charity will hand over details of its Palestinian staff to Israel, which targeted aid workers during genocide.
- [Remains of last Israeli captive in Gaza retrieved, says Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/remains-of-last-israeli-captive-in-gaza-retrieved-says-israel/): This is a breaking news story.
- [China’s Top Military General Passed On Nuclear Secrets To The US? Beijing Probes Data Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/chinas-top-military-general-passed-on-nuclear-secrets-to-the-us-beijing-probes-data-leak/): China announced that it is investigating its most senior army officer Zhang Youxia for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
- [Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli body is returned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/gazas-rafah-crossing-to-reopen-when-final-israeli-body-is-returned/): Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing once the body of the last Israeli captive held in Gaza is recovered.
- [Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/syrian-army-kurdish-led-sdf-accuse-each-other-of-ceasefire-violations/): Exchange of barbs comes a day after the Syrian government extended the ceasefire with the SDF by 15 days.
- [Protests in Paris over death of migrant worker in police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/protests-in-paris-over-death-of-migrant-worker-in-police-custody/): Thousands of people are demanding justice in Paris after videos surfaced of the violent arrest of a Mauritian migrant.
- [Israel’s genocide wiped out over 2,700 families in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/israels-genocide-wiped-out-over-2700-families-in-gaza/): Over 2,700 Palestinian families have been wiped out in 27 months by Israel’s genocide.
- [Video: Thousands of protesters march on Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/video-thousands-of-protesters-march-on-australias-invasion-day/): Thousands of Australians rallied in support of Indigenous rights.
- ['It's Too Late': Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Can't Be Halted Amid Growing Scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/its-too-late-trump-says-white-house-ballroom-project-cant-be-halted-amid-growing-scrutiny/): Trump said stopping the project now would be “devastating” and listed materials he said had already been ordered, including bulletproof glass and anti-drone roofing.
- [‘Alex Pretti Placed Himself There’: US Border Patrol Chief Praises Agents Who Shot Minneapolis Nurse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-placed-himself-there-us-border-patrol-chief-praises-agents-who-shot-minneapolis-nurse/): Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino claimed Alex Pretti injected himself into the operation with a weapon and was actively impeding and assaulting officers.
- [PM Modi Shares Glimpse Of Republic Day Parade Showcasing Strength Of India’s Armed Forces | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/pm-modi-shares-glimpse-of-republic-day-parade-showcasing-strength-of-indias-armed-forces-in-pics/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Republic Day parade highlighted the growing strength, professionalism, and preparedness of India’s security forces.
- [Amid Trump Tariff Threat, Canadian PM Mark Carney Likely To Visit India In March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/amid-trump-tariff-threat-canadian-pm-mark-carney-likely-to-visit-india-in-march/): Canadian PM Mark Carney’s India visit signals a high-stakes effort to pivot Ottawa’s trade alliances away from its traditional over-reliance on the United States
- [Israel Conducts Large-Scale Military Operations To Locate Ran Gvili, Last Hostage Of Hamas, In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/israel-conducts-large-scale-military-operations-to-locate-ran-gvili-last-hostage-of-hamas-in-gaza/): Israel conducts operation in Gaza to locate hostage Ran Gvili, as US envoys urge Netanyahu to reopen Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire talks and humanitarian efforts.
- [Faster Than Missiles, Flown By No One: The US Cold War Weapon Rivals Wanted To Steal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/faster-than-missiles-flown-by-no-one-the-us-cold-war-weapon-rivals-wanted-to-steal/): At a time when computer technology was still in its infancy, the US developed an unmanned, supersonic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at three times the speed of sound
- [UK Man Forces Pregnant Girlfriend To Drink His Blood, Attacks Her With Sword And Iron Rod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/uk-man-forces-pregnant-girlfriend-to-drink-his-blood-attacks-her-with-sword-and-iron-rod/): The woman told the court that her boyfriend controlled her movements, locked her inside the house, confiscated her phone and prevented her from even looking at herself in a mirror
- [Rs 1-Crore 4-Day Orgy With 5 Women To Bizarre Sexual Fantasies: Report Reveals Secrets Of Davos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/26/rs-1-crore-4-day-orgy-with-5-women-to-bizarre-sexual-fantasies-report-reveals-secrets-of-davos/): Sex parties, bossing around, to switching off to simple pleasures and spending in the name of apocalypse, escorts, agencies reveal the “dirty secrets” of Davos in DailyMail report
- [Keir Starmer In China: What To Expect From The First Visit By A UK PM In Eight Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/keir-starmer-in-china-what-to-expect-from-the-first-visit-by-a-uk-pm-in-eight-years/): With relations strained since 2020, Starmer’s trip to China seeks to reset dialogue, address security concerns and reopen stalled economic and diplomatic channels.
- ['My Partner Is Half Indian, Son Named After...': Musk After Khosla Accuses Him Of Promoting 'WAGA'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/my-partner-is-half-indian-son-named-after-musk-after-khosla-accuses-him-of-promoting-waga/): Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla clashed online over the former’s comments on white people population, sparking debate on race, ‘WAGA’ and MAGA.
- [UPS says it will shed 30,000 jobs in major cost-cutting drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/ups-says-it-will-shed-30000-jobs-in-major-cost-cutting-drive/): Package-delivery giant targets savings of $3bn in 2026 amid push to slash deliveries for Amazon.
- [7 Dead As Minibus With Football Fans Breaks Apart In Head-On Romania Highway Collision | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/7-dead-as-minibus-with-football-fans-breaks-apart-in-head-on-romania-highway-collision-video/): The dramatic video of the crash, which occurred during an attempted overtaking maneuver, shows the van breaking apart on impact.
- ['I'm Okay': US Lawmaker Ilhan Omar Sprayed With Liquid At Minneapolis Event, Accused Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/im-okay-us-lawmaker-ilhan-omar-sprayed-with-liquid-at-minneapolis-event-accused-arrested/): A man was arrested after charging at Ilhan Omar and spraying an unknown, foul-smelling liquid on her during a Minneapolis town hall. She was not injured.
- [EU Chief Ursula Stuns In Bandhini-Inspired Turmeric Bandhgala During Rashtrapati Bhavan Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/eu-chief-ursula-stuns-in-bandhini-inspired-turmeric-bandhgala-during-rashtrapati-bhavan-visit/): Bandhini is a traditional tie-and-dye technique mostly practiced in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- ['I Meant What I Said In Davos': Canada PM Carney Denies Softening Stance After Call With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/i-meant-what-i-said-in-davos-canada-pm-carney-denies-softening-stance-after-call-with-trump/): Mark Carney was responding to Bessent’s assertion on Fox News that he had softened his earlier comments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- [US Ambassador Sergio Gor On 10-Year Defence Pact With India: 'This Is A Strong Relationship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-on-10-year-defence-pact-with-india-this-is-a-strong-relationship/): The ambassador’s remarks come days after he attended India’s Republic Day parade for the first time, describing it as a privilege
- [US president praises Syrian leader al-Sharaa after offensive against SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-president-praises-syrian-leader-al-sharaa-after-offensive-against-sdf/): Al-Sharaa is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- [President talks up strength of US economy in advance of midterm elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/president-talks-up-strength-of-us-economy-in-advance-of-midterm-elections/): Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by federal agents. 
- ['US Will No Longer Help Iraq If...': Trump Warns Against al-Maliki's Return As Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-will-no-longer-help-iraq-if-trump-warns-against-al-malikis-return-as-prime-minister/): Donald Trump warned Iraq that the US would withdraw support if Nouri al-Maliki returns to power, calling his past tenure disastrous and threatening an end to American assistance.
- ['An Armada Heading In That Direction': Trump Warns Iran As US Warships Move To Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/an-armada-heading-in-that-direction-trump-warns-iran-as-us-warships-move-to-middle-east/): Trump said he hopes Iran makes a deal before it’s too late. US officials said aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers will arrive in Middle East.
- ['System Being Abused': Texas Halts New H-1B Visa Applications, Citing Need To Protect US Jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/system-being-abused-texas-halts-new-h-1b-visa-applications-citing-need-to-protect-us-jobs/): The move makes Texas the first US state to impose such sweeping restrictions on the widely used visa program
- ['Everyday Is A Nightmare': Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down On Air Over Killing Of Minneapolis Nurse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/everyday-is-a-nightmare-jimmy-kimmel-breaks-down-on-air-over-killing-of-minneapolis-nurse/): Jimmy Kimmel argued that video footage of the incident contradicted official accounts from federal authorities.
- ['Upholding Our Commitment': US Announces Military Drill In Middle East Amid Tensions With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/upholding-our-commitment-us-announces-military-drill-in-middle-east-amid-tensions-with-iran/): The US Ninth Air Force to launch a major exercise in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, deploying teams to boost readiness and coordination with allies.
- ['Cuba Will Be Failing Pretty Soon': Trump As US Moves To Cut Off Venezuelan Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/cuba-will-be-failing-pretty-soon-trump-as-us-moves-to-cut-off-venezuelan-oil/): The Republican leader has repeatedly vowed to stop oil and money from Venezuela from reaching Cuba.
- [Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/minnesota-representative-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-town-hall-meeting/): Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
- [India-EU FTA Will Cover All Sectors: What’s In It For Textiles, Electronics, Gems & Pharma Segments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/india-eu-fta-will-cover-all-sectors-whats-in-it-for-textiles-electronics-gems-pharma-segments/): Textile, footwear, electronics to gems and jewellery, FTA serves as a gateway to unprecedented market access, granting over 99% of Indian exports preferential entry into the EU
- ['Completely False': China Denies Claim Of Banning Israeli Tourists From Entering Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/completely-false-china-denies-claim-of-banning-israeli-tourists-from-entering-country/): The Chinese Embassy in Israel denied claims of a ban on Israeli tourists, stating China has eased visa rules and Israeli visa applications rose 44 percent in 2025.
- [US Becomes Only Nation To Twice Exit Paris Climate Pact As Trump Abandons Global Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-becomes-only-nation-to-twice-exit-paris-climate-pact-as-trump-abandons-global-cooperation/): The White House also declared it would exit the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the treaty under which Paris was adopted.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,434](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1434/): These are the key developments from day 1,434 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Rwanda sues UK over scrapped asylum seeker deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/rwanda-sues-uk-over-scrapped-asylum-seeker-deal/): Rwanda began the inter-state arbitration proceedings under the asylum partnership agreement in November.
- [Mexico vows ‘solidarity’ with Cuba after oil shipment cancellation reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/mexico-vows-solidarity-with-cuba-after-oil-shipment-cancellation-reports/): The president says Mexico’s decision ‘to sell or give oil to Cuba for humanitarian reasons’ was a ‘sovereign’ one.
- [Trump says US will end support for Iraq if al-Maliki reinstated as PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-says-us-will-end-support-for-iraq-if-al-maliki-reinstated-as-pm/): Al-Maliki has been nominated by the largest Shia bloc in parliament as its candidate for PM.
- [Benfica’s Jose to kill Real with love, says Madrid boss ‘like his child’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/benficas-jose-to-kill-real-with-love-says-madrid-boss-like-his-child/): Fiery-tempered and fierce-tongued Jose Mourinho softens his tone as former club Real Madrid face crunch game in Benfica.
- [NASA Research Plane Makes Belly Landing At Houston Airport, Sparks Brief Fire | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/nasa-research-plane-makes-belly-landing-at-houston-airport-sparks-brief-fire-watch/): The NASA WB-57 aircraft landed without its gear, with a short burst of flames seen near the rear.
- [‘Force Iran Has Never Seen’: Netanyahu Warns Tehran Against Attacking Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/force-iran-has-never-seen-netanyahu-warns-tehran-against-attacking-israel/): Netanyahu warned Tehran of unprecedented retaliation during a televised address.
- [Palestinian patients wait for reopening of the Rafah border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/palestinian-patients-wait-for-reopening-of-the-rafah-border/): Palestinians in need of advanced medical care say they’re hopeful Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt will reopen soon.
- [See inside the former US embassy in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/see-inside-the-former-us-embassy-in-tehran/): Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem went to the site where the US-Iranian relationship took a drastic turn for the worse in 1979.
- [Iran president tells Saudi crown prince that US threats cause instability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/iran-president-tells-saudi-crown-prince-that-us-threats-cause-instability/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised that regional instability ‘benefits no one’ during the call.
- [Will Palestinians ever find their loved ones in Gaza’s rubble?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/will-palestinians-ever-find-their-loved-ones-in-gazas-rubble/): Thousands are missing as Israel blocks machinery essential for the search. 
- [Maine Plane Crash: Investigators Probe If Ice On Wings Caused Deadly Accident During Takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/maine-plane-crash-investigators-probe-if-ice-on-wings-caused-deadly-accident-during-takeoff/): The probe follows severe winter storms in the US and a history of icing issues linked to the aircraft model.
- [Trump Assures ‘Big, Honourable’ Probe Into Alex Pretti's Shooting, Says He’ll ‘Watch Over It’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trump-assures-big-honourable-probe-into-alex-prettis-shooting-says-hell-watch-over-it/): Trump said he wants to personally review the investigation into the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
- [What ICE is doing to America is familiar to me as a Palestinian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/what-ice-is-doing-to-america-is-familiar-to-me-as-a-palestinian/): Today Americans are getting a taste of what Palestinians have experienced for decades: state terror.
- [Why is ‘Cloud Dancer’ the colour of the year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/why-is-cloud-dancer-the-colour-of-the-year/): We examine the online debate ignited by Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer.
- [Indonesia’s Flood Catastrophe | The Full Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/indonesias-flood-catastrophe-the-full-report/): A deadly cyclone hits Indonesia’s Sumatra, wiping out communities. Al Jazeera examines the scale of destruction.
- [CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/cbs-news-bari-weiss-unveils-new-strategy-amid-backlash-viewership-lags/): The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.
- [‘Mother of all deals’: India, EU broker trade agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/mother-of-all-deals-india-eu-broker-trade-agreement/): India and the European Union have announced a landmark trade deal after two decades of talks, creating a market of two b
- [Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/minnesota-judge-orders-ice-chief-to-appear-in-court/): Judge orders head of ICE to explain agency’s handling of bond hearings for immigrants it has detained.
- [Why is Pakistan backing Bangladesh in its T20 World Cup row with India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/why-is-pakistan-backing-bangladesh-in-its-t20-world-cup-row-with-india/): Regional politics at the fore after Bangladesh ousted from the T20 World Cup in India.
- [Same Job, Same Company For 65 Years: Japan’s Yasuko Tamaki Sets Guinness World Record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/same-job-same-company-for-65-years-japans-yasuko-tamaki-sets-guinness-world-record/): Guinness World Records recognised Tamaki as the world’s oldest office manager.
- [‘Very Sad Situation’: Trump On Second Minnesota Shooting, Says ‘You Can’t Walk In With Guns’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/very-sad-situation-trump-on-second-minnesota-shooting-says-you-cant-walk-in-with-guns/): US President Donald Trump called the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by federal immigration agents in Minnesota “very sad” but stressed “you can’t walk in with guns”.
- [Trump’s JPMorgan Chase lawsuit revives debanking concerns in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trumps-jpmorgan-chase-lawsuit-revives-debanking-concerns-in-us/): Workers in ‘risky’ industries and many religious and ethnic groups have been denied access to financial services.
- ['Betrays Our Most Basic Values': Biden Slams Federal Agents Over Minneapolis Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/betrays-our-most-basic-values-biden-slams-federal-agents-over-minneapolis-killings/): Biden criticised the actions of federal authorities and accused Trump administration of allowing violence against citizens exercising their constitutional rights.
- [‘Who Is That Chanting DK?’: Siddaramaiah Snaps As Congress Workers Shout Pro-Shivakumar Slogans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/who-is-that-chanting-dk-siddaramaiah-snaps-as-congress-workers-shout-pro-shivakumar-slogans/): As Siddaramaiah rose to address the gathering, the workers began chanting “DK, DK,” which grew louder as he reached the podium.
- [Japan says goodbye to last pandas amid strained ties with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/japan-says-goodbye-to-last-pandas-amid-strained-ties-with-china/): Thousands gathered in Tokyo to bid farewell to Japan’s last two pandas as they began their return to China.
- [China Targeted Downing Street Phones For Years; Aides To Sunak, Johnson Spied On: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/china-targeted-downing-street-phones-for-years-aides-to-sunak-johnson-spied-on-report/): The report claims phones used by senior aides to UK prime ministers were targeted in a years-long cyber-espionage operation.
- [12 Countries With More Than One Capital City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/12-countries-with-more-than-one-capital-city/): From Bolivia to Sri Lanka, see how countries manage multiple capitals for unique national functions.
- [Sweden Moves To Charge 13-Year-Olds As Criminals In Serious Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/sweden-moves-to-charge-13-year-olds-as-criminals-in-serious-crimes/): Sweden may lower criminal responsibility age from 15 to 13 for serious crimes, as Gunnar Strommer cites emergency over child gang recruitment. The bill faces opposition.
- [‘Doomsday Clock’ Moves 85 Seconds Closer To Midnight, Scientists Warn Of Rising Existential Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/doomsday-clock-moves-85-seconds-closer-to-midnight-scientists-warn-of-rising-existential-risks/): The ‘Doomsday Clock’ is a symbol used to show how close humanity is to self-destruction.
- ['Ghulami' Legitimised, Clerics Above The Law: Why The Taliban's New Criminal Code Is Under Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/ghulami-legitimised-clerics-above-the-law-why-the-talibans-new-criminal-code-is-under-fire/): The ‘Criminal Procedure Code for Courts’ divides Afghan society into four social tiers: religious scholars, elite, middle class, and lower class with specific punishment for each
- [Viral Photo Of Israel PM Netanyahu Speaking On Phone With Taped Camera Draws Attention Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/viral-photo-of-israel-pm-netanyahu-speaking-on-phone-with-taped-camera-draws-attention-online/): The image, shared widely on social media, has drawn attention to the taped camera on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s phone.
- [Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as tensions soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/irans-currency-drops-to-record-low-against-dollar-as-tensions-soar/): Rial hits record ‍1,500,000 rials to ‍the US ⁠dollar, weeks after protests prompted by currency’s falling value.
- [‘Mother of all deals’: How India-EU trade deal creates $27 trillion market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/mother-of-all-deals-how-india-eu-trade-deal-creates-27-trillion-market/): Major agreement reached after 20 years of negotiations and during ongoing tensions with the US.
- [Meet Hamza Al-Rubaie, one of Gaza’s 17,000 orphaned children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/meet-hamza-al-rubaie-one-of-gazas-17000-orphaned-children/): Hamza Al-Rubaie is one of at least 17,000 children to have lost both parents in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Gauff blasts broadcasters over privacy after Australian Open racket smash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/gauff-blasts-broadcasters-over-privacy-after-australian-open-racket-smash/): Coco Gauff, who lost to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, was filmed smashing her racket.
- [Real Madrid visit Benfica: UEFA Champions League – all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/real-madrid-visit-benfica-uefa-champions-league-all-to-know/): Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho can stifle his former side in must-win UCL match for his current club, Benfica.
- [India-EU’s Mother Of All Deals: Why The FTA Is A Blueprint For Inclusive Global Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/india-eus-mother-of-all-deals-why-the-fta-is-a-blueprint-for-inclusive-global-growth/): India-EU FTA establishes a powerhouse economic corridor, integrating India with a $20-trillion market across 27 EU nations
- [US Judge Summons ICE Chief Over Due Process Failures For Detainees Amid Minneapolis Killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/us-judge-summons-ice-chief-over-due-process-failures-for-detainees-amid-minneapolis-killings/): The judge slammed Trump administration for sending thousands of agents to Minnesota to detain immigrants without making arrangements.
- [US First Lady Melania Trump Calls For Unity Amid Minnesota ICE Arrests Unrest: 'Protest In Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/us-first-lady-melania-trump-calls-for-unity-amid-minnesota-ice-arrests-unrest-protest-in-peace/): The US First Lady urged calm after protests erupted following the killing of an ICU nurse by ICE agents.
- [Why Japan’s economic plans are sending jitters through global markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/why-japans-economic-plans-are-sending-jitters-through-global-markets/): Japanese prime minister’s pledge to suspend consumption tax prompts turmoil in bond markets.
- [Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/have-universities-begun-to-favor-ideology-over-truth/): Have universities begun to favor ideology over truth?
- [Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/meta-tiktok-and-youtube-face-landmark-trial-over-youth-addiction-claims/): This marks the beginning of a legal onslaught that could erode Big Tech’s longstanding defence.
- [Is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ a threat to the United Nations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/is-trumps-board-of-peace-a-threat-to-the-united-nations/): Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ was to focus on Gaza’s reconstruction but it’s now being promoted as a global conflict-resolver
- [LIVE: Trump to pitch affordability amid outrage over protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/live-trump-to-pitch-affordability-amid-outrage-over-protest-killings/): Trump set to attempt to pivot Republican messaging as he shows signs of softening on deadly Minnesota operation.
- [Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ puts rights abusers in charge of global order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/trumps-board-of-peace-puts-rights-abusers-in-charge-of-global-order/): Trump’s latest assault on the UN replaces international law with power, money and impunity.
- [Iraq presidential vote delayed as Kurdish blocs struggle to pick candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/iraq-presidential-vote-delayed-as-kurdish-blocs-struggle-to-pick-candidate/): Whoever is nominated from the two Kurdish parties still needs approval from the Shia and Sunni blocs in the parliament.
- [Ever Seen Ads For Things You Only Said Aloud? Google Settles Lawsuit Over Recording Users For $68MN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/ever-seen-ads-for-things-you-only-said-aloud-google-settles-lawsuit-over-recording-users-for-68mn/): Users alleged Google Assistant recorded private conversations without activation, a claim the company denies.
- [Skier Mauled By Snow Leopard After Stepping Within 10 Feet For Photo In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/skier-mauled-by-snow-leopard-after-stepping-within-10-feet-for-photo-in-china/): A skier was mauled by a snow leopard in Koktokay, Xinjiang, China while taking photos. The rare attack left her injured but stable.
- [Ukraine May Join European Union In 2027, Says President Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/ukraine-may-join-european-union-in-2027-says-president-zelenskyy/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine expects to join the European Union in 2027.
- [How India-EU FTA Will Help States: Rs 6.4-Lakh-Crore Export Boost, Bigger Market For Products](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/how-india-eu-fta-will-help-states-rs-6-4-lakh-crore-export-boost-bigger-market-for-products/): By eliminating 9,425 tariff lines and improving market access, India-EU FTA will expand opportunities for sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather, gems and jewellery, etc
- [Europe Flags Pollution In Indian Goods: What Is Carbon Tax And How Costly Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/europe-flags-pollution-in-indian-goods-what-is-carbon-tax-and-how-costly-is-it/): India secures a major trade deal with the European Union, gaining access to 450 million consumers, but an EU carbon tax on exports like steel and cement dampens expected benefits
- [US downplays China threat in new defence strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/us-downplays-china-threat-in-new-defence-strategy/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down the US’s new defence strategy.
- [Gaza’s unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/gazas-unequal-dead-10000-palestinians-under-rubble-one-israeli-captive/): Israel razes 200 graves for body of final captive while thousands of Palestinians killed are lost and unidentified.
- [Somali’s in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/somalis-in-minnesota/): Maryam Mohamad is a Somali American who lives in Minnesota.
- [Spain to host 2030 World Cup final, its football federation president says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/spain-to-host-2030-world-cup-final-its-football-federation-president-says/): Spain, Portugal, Morocco are tournament cohosts, but FIFA, which has the final say, has not said who will get last game.
- [‘Mother Of All’ India-EU Trade Deal Announced. Why Formal Signing May Take At Least 6 Months?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/mother-of-all-india-eu-trade-deal-announced-why-formal-signing-may-take-at-least-6-months/): The agreement requires detailed legal scrubbing and review by both India and the EU before it can be formally ratified.
- [US witnessed many ICE-related deaths in 2026. Here are their stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/us-witnessed-many-ice-related-deaths-in-2026-here-are-their-stories/): Shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are two of at least nine deaths related to immigration enforcement in US.
- [Celebrations after Sudan military says broken siege of key town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/celebrations-after-sudan-military-says-broken-siege-of-key-town/): Sudan’s military claimed to have broken a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a key town in South Kordofan
- [Israeli woman watches TV report of her death in Iran protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/israeli-woman-watches-tv-report-of-her-death-in-iran-protests/): An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.
- [Alcaraz crushes de Minaur to reach Australian semis; Svitolina beats Gauff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/alcaraz-crushes-de-minaur-to-reach-australian-semis-svitolina-beats-gauff/): Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex de Minaur to reach last four at Australian Open while Elina Svitolina sends Coco Gauff home.
- [‘I would keep my expectations low for a Gaza ceasefire phase two’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/i-would-keep-my-expectations-low-for-a-gaza-ceasefire-phase-two/): ‘I would keep my expectations low for a Gaza ceasefire phase two’
- [‘Pak Cops Behaving Like Animals’: Imran Khan’s Sister Questions Action Against Student | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/pak-cops-behaving-like-animals-imran-khans-sister-questions-action-against-student-exclusive/): “Imran Khan promised the nation that he would not leave through any ‘deal’, and he is keeping that promise,” said his sister Aleema
- [‘Not an easy process’: How is Ukraine, and Zelenskyy, tackling corruption?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/not-an-easy-process-how-is-ukraine-and-zelenskyy-tackling-corruption/): A Ukrainian lawyer specialising in graft says criminal justice is a drawn-out process but hopes change is on the way.
- [Sudan army says two-year RSF siege of key town broken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/sudan-army-says-two-year-rsf-siege-of-key-town-broken/): Dilling, a key route for supply lines, had under the paramilitary group’s control for nearly two years.
- [Milan mayor blasts ICE as ‘militia that kills’ before Winter Olympics role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/milan-mayor-blasts-ice-as-militia-that-kills-before-winter-olympics-role/): Milano Cortina Games are to open on February 6, but the event is already being overshadowed by the US agency’s role.
- [What’s in phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/whats-in-phase-two-of-the-gaza-ceasefire/): The Gaza ceasefire is moving to phase two after Israel announced that it had recovered the body of the last captive.
- [Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/gravely-ill-pro-palestine-activist-ends-hunger-thirst-strike-in-uk-prison/): Palestine Action-linked prisoner Umer Khalid, 22, ended his protest after becoming severely unwell.
- [Video: Immigrant families held in Texas stage protest over detention of boy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/video-immigrant-families-held-in-texas-stage-protest-over-detention-of-boy/): Video shows dozens of immigrant families protesting at a detention facility in the US state of Texas.
- [France's High-Speed Trains Face Backlash Over Child-Free Premium Carriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/frances-high-speed-trains-face-backlash-over-child-free-premium-carriage/): Some have called the policy discriminatory and linked it to the so-called “No Kids” movement, which supports child-free spaces.
- [Austria Bans Microsoft From Tracking School Children Using Cookies In Education Software](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/austria-bans-microsoft-from-tracking-school-children-using-cookies-in-education-software/): Austria ordered Microsoft to stop non-essential tracking cookies in 365 Education over GDPR violations. Microsoft has four weeks to comply.
- [Finnish Intelligence Flags Pakistan-Linked Islamist Jihad As Hybrid Warfare Tool | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/finnish-intelligence-flags-pakistan-linked-islamist-jihad-as-hybrid-warfare-tool-exclusive/): The report frames radical Islamist movements not merely as terrorist organisations but as integral components of state-influenced hybrid warfare architectures.
- [Azerbaijan arrests three people over planned embassy attack in Baku](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/azerbaijan-arrests-three-people-over-planned-embassy-attack-in-baku/): Authorities accuse the suspects of conspiring with members of the ISKP armed group.
- [Map shows what would happen to Gaza under the US ‘master plan’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/map-shows-what-would-happen-to-gaza-under-the-us-master-plan/): The plan treats Gaza as vacant beachfront property, proposing glass towers and industrial zones over historic sites.
- [North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into sea, S Korea, Japan say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/north-korea-fires-suspected-ballistic-missiles-into-sea-s-korea-japan-say/): The launches are the second this month after Pyongyang says it tested hypersonic missiles three weeks ago.
- [Blatter urges FIFA World Cup boycott over Trump administration policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/blatter-urges-fifa-world-cup-boycott-over-trump-administration-policies/): Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter joins politicians, football experts calling on fans not to travel to US for 2026 World Cup.
- [Why neoliberalism can’t build peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/why-neoliberalism-cant-build-peace/): Neoliberal proposals for peace in Gaza, Ukraine’s Donbas and Syria’s Golan Heights are doomed to failure.
- [Turkey's Quiet Play: How Ankara & Pakistan Are Bleeding Gulf Power Without A Direct Fight | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/turkeys-quiet-play-how-ankara-pakistan-are-bleeding-gulf-power-without-a-direct-fight-exclusive/): Ankara has benefited from instability around the Bab-el-Mandeb strait through which an estimated 12–15% of global trade and nearly 30% of container traffic bound for Europe passes
- [EU-India Deal Rattles Khalistanis, SFJ’s Pannun Threatens To Target January 29 Event | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/eu-india-deal-rattles-khalistanis-sfjs-pannun-threatens-to-target-january-29-event-exclusive/): Intelligence agencies have issued an alert on the Khalistani call for violence to derail India-EU ties
- [With World’s Richest Economies Losing Measles-Free Status, Can India Hit Its 2026 Elimination Goal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/27/with-worlds-richest-economies-losing-measles-free-status-can-india-hit-its-2026-elimination-goal/): According to WHO data, measles mortality fell by 88% between 2000 and 2024, and an estimated 59 million lives have been saved by vaccination since the turn of the millennium
- [Vinod Khosla Snaps Back At Elon Musk’s ‘Pompous’ Taunt: ‘Maybe Not Tweet Seemingly Racist Stuff’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/vinod-khosla-snaps-back-at-elon-musks-pompous-taunt-maybe-not-tweet-seemingly-racist-stuff/): Khosla pushed back after Musk dragged his family into the dispute, urging him to rethink comments on race and defending himself against personal attacks.
- [Jamaat Leader Dead In Bangladesh Pre-Poll Clashes With BNP Cadres Over Seating, Over 50 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/jamaat-leader-dead-in-bangladesh-pre-poll-clashes-with-bnp-cadres-over-seating-over-50-injured/): Maulana Rezaul Karim, a local Jamaat-e-Islami leader, died after being critically injured in clashes during a pre-poll manifesto event in Sherpur.
- [Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/colombian-lawmaker-among-15-missing-in-plane-disappearance/): Plane vanished in jungle near eastern border with Venezuela; search hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.
- [France says will support EU designation of Iran’s IRGC as ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/france-says-will-support-eu-designation-of-irans-irgc-as-terrorist-group/): Foreign minister announces apparent reversal of France’s stance, saying Iran protest crackdown ‘cannot go unanswered’.
- [Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/israels-top-court-delays-gaza-press-access-ruling-amid-years-long-ban/): Court gives Israeli government until March to justify ban on foreign media from Gaza.
- [‘Very Disappointing’: Trump's Commerce Secy Says Europe Put Trade Above Ukraine With EU-India FTA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/very-disappointing-trumps-commerce-secy-says-europe-put-trade-above-ukraine-with-eu-india-fta/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent again criticised the EU’s trade deal with India, saying Europe put commerce ahead of pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war.
- [How drone warfare has changed in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/how-drone-warfare-has-changed-in-ukraine/): Spools of fibre-optic cable drape the ruins of Lyman, once a resort town in Ukraine, now shaped by drone warfare.
- [Iraqi protesters burn photos of Trump amid his threats over al-Maliki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/iraqi-protesters-burn-photos-of-trump-amid-his-threats-over-al-maliki/): Protesters in Baghdad burned photos of Donald Trump, rejecting the US president’s demands regarding Nouri al-Maliki.
- [Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trump-yanks-permitting-process-from-democrats-after-california-fires/): Democratic officials shot back that Trump has failed to deliver the federal funds needed for rebuilding efforts.
- [Rubio rules out military action in Venezuela, with an exception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/rubio-rules-out-military-action-in-venezuela-with-an-exception/): The Trump administration does not “intend or expect” to again take military action in Venezuela, Marco Rubio said.
- [Putin congratulates al-Sharaa on his efforts to unify Syrian territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/putin-congratulates-al-sharaa-on-his-efforts-to-unify-syrian-territory/): Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ongoing efforts to stabilise his country.
- [FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-georgia-election-office-over-2020-us-vote/): FBI searches Fulton County election office in Georgia over 2020 election concerns linked to Trump-Biden contest.
- [US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-despite-political-pressure/): The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of ‘elevated’ economic uncertainty.
- ['President's No. 1 Fan': Rapper Nicki Minaj Says Backlash Won't Shake Her Support For Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/presidents-no-1-fan-rapper-nicki-minaj-says-backlash-wont-shake-her-support-for-trump/): Nicki Minaj publicly declared herself Trump’s number one fan, embracing him on stage and vowing support despite criticism.
- [Malaysian Minister Says Work Stress Makes People Gay, Citizens Ask If He 'Works Hard In Parliament’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/malaysian-minister-says-work-stress-makes-people-gay-citizens-ask-if-he-works-hard-in-parliament/): Zulkifli Hasan linked work stress to the “LGBT lifestyle,” sparking jokes and criticism on social media. Thilaga Sulathireh called his claims misinformation and urged a retraction.
- [Trump Claims ‘Trump Accounts’ Will Give American Children A ‘Shot At Financial Freedom’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trump-claims-trump-accounts-will-give-american-children-a-shot-at-financial-freedom-watch/): Trump Accounts are savings schemes under Trump’s tax law, offering a $1,000 US Treasury deposit for every newborn whose parents open an account.
- [Iran delegates import powers as US war threats keep economy unstable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/iran-delegates-import-powers-as-us-war-threats-keep-economy-unstable/): Iranian governors gain new powers as country prepares for possible war amid sanctions and looming geopolitical tensions.
- [Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/even-in-death-palestinians-are-still-denied-dignity/): To find Ran Gvili, Israel desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves and the world did not care.
- [Looking for My Mum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/looking-for-my-mum/): A young Tunisian man goes on a personal journey to find his biological mother and understand where he comes from.
- ['Rules-Based Trade With US Is Over': Canada Central Bank Head Amid Trump's Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/rules-based-trade-with-us-is-over-canada-central-bank-head-amid-trumps-tariff-threat/): Bank of Canada and PM Carney warn that US rules-based trade is over under Trump, signaling a lasting change in global relations.
- [Germany Says Iranian Regime’s Days Numbered As Trump Sends Armada: ‘Could Be A Matter Of Weeks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/germany-says-iranian-regimes-days-numbered-as-trump-sends-armada-could-be-a-matter-of-weeks/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran’s leadership has lost legitimacy after a deadly crackdown on protests, calling the regime’s survival a matter of weeks.
- [Alex Pretti Shooting: DHS Report Contradicts Trump's Homeland Security Secy Kristi Noem's Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/alex-pretti-shooting-dhs-report-contradicts-trumps-homeland-security-secy-kristi-noems-claims/): The report does not state that Pretti attacked officers or brandished a gun. This contrasts with earlier claims made by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- [Deadly Winter Storm Grips US As Deep Freeze Continues, Hudson River Fills With Ice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/deadly-winter-storm-grips-us-as-deep-freeze-continues-hudson-river-fills-with-ice/): A deadly winter storm grips the US, killing at least 38, freezing the Hudson River in New York City, and threatening millions with another Arctic blast and record low temperatures.
- [Rock Veteran Neil Young Gifts Greenland Free Access To His Music Amid Trump’s Takeover Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/rock-veteran-neil-young-gifts-greenland-free-access-to-his-music-amid-trumps-takeover-threats/): The offer is valid for one year, with the possibility of renewal, and is available to those with a Greenland-based cellphone.
- [UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/uk-france-canada-among-11-countries-condemning-israels-unrwa-demolitions/): Countries slam destruction of UN agency for Palestinian refugees’ East Jerusalem headquarters as ‘unprecedented act’.
- [Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/amazon-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-amid-ai-push/): Wednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.
- [Bangladesh Inks Defence Deal With China To Set Up Drone Plant: What Does This Mean For India? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/bangladesh-inks-defence-deal-with-china-to-set-up-drone-plant-what-does-this-mean-for-india-exclusive/): The facility will be located near New Bogra Airbase, placing Chinese-funded military technology in close proximity to India’s sensitive northern borders and the Siliguri Corridor
- [Tyson Fury announces comeback fight in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/tyson-fury-announces-comeback-fight-in-april-against-arslanbek-makhmudov/): After months of speculation, the ex-heavyweight boxing champion has made his comeback official and will fight April 11.
- [Nearly 300 evacuated as luxury hotel in French Alps burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/nearly-300-evacuated-as-luxury-hotel-in-french-alps-burns/): A fire tore through a luxury hotel in Courchevel in the French Alps, forcing the evacuation of nearly 300 people.
- [LIVE: Iran says it will ‘respond like never before’ after Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/live-iran-says-it-will-respond-like-never-before-after-trumps-threats/): Iran says it will deliver an unprecedented retaliation to any US attack following threats by Trump.
- [UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/uk-police-to-use-ai-facial-recognition-tech-linked-to-israels-war-on-gaza/): Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.
- [LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/live-benfica-vs-real-madrid-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live updates, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league-phase finale.
- [Rubio testifies before US Senate on abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/rubio-testifies-before-us-senate-on-abduction-of-venezuelas-maduro/): Top US diplomat gives scant mention of international law as he touts ‘strategic’ significance of abducting Maduro.
- [Trump says US ready to attack Iran with ‘speed and violence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trump-says-us-ready-to-attack-iran-with-speed-and-violence/): Fears of a US attack on Iran are again heightened after Donald Trump threatened action “like with Venezuela.”
- [‘If Zelenskyy Is Truly Ready...’: Putin Aide Welcomes Ukraine President To Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/if-zelenskyy-is-truly-ready-putin-aide-welcomes-ukraine-president-to-moscow/): Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow has not ruled out talks with Zelenskyy, adding that any meeting must be prepared and aimed at concrete results.
- ['Will Not Look Other Way': Spain To Grant Legal Status To 500,000 Undocumented Immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/will-not-look-other-way-spain-to-grant-legal-status-to-500000-undocumented-immigrants/): Spanish government to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, expediting a decree as announced by Elma Saiz, despite criticism from Vox and other right-wing parties.
- [US Firm Shield AI, Whose Weapons Helped Israel Against Hamas, To Supply V-BAT Drones To Indian Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-firm-shield-ai-whose-weapons-helped-israel-against-hamas-to-supply-v-bat-drones-to-indian-army/): Under the deal, the Army will receive V-BAT systems along with licences for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the aircraft.
- ['Will Defend, Retaliate Like Never Before': Iran Reacts To Trump's Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/will-defend-retaliate-like-never-before-iran-reacts-to-trumps-threat/): Iran’s mission to the UN warns of unprecedented defense if provoked, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threats over nuclear talks and escalating tensions.
- [Israel’s phase one Gaza ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/israels-phase-one-gaza-ceasefire-violations/): As the US moves to launch phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, a closer look at how Israel has fallen short on phase one.
- [March to honour Cuban national hero expresses solidarity against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/march-to-honour-cuban-national-hero-expresses-solidarity-against-trump/): At a rally to remember Jose Marti, some protesters disavowed any interference in Cuba from US President Donald Trump.
- [Caught On Camera: Landslide Sends Trucks Toppling At Indonesia Nickel Mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/caught-on-camera-landslide-sends-trucks-toppling-at-indonesia-nickel-mine/): A video from Indonesia’s East Halmahera shows workers fleeing as a second landslide hits a nickel mining site, sending vehicles toppling amid dust and debris.
- ['It's Not Us': Swiss Bar Owners Blame Deceased Waitress For Deadly New Year Blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/its-not-us-swiss-bar-owners-blame-deceased-waitress-for-deadly-new-year-blaze/): The couple, facing charges of homicide, injuries, and arson by negligence, placed the blame on 24-year-old waitress Cyane Panine.
- ['Playing With Fire': Trump Slams Minneapolis Mayor For Refusing To Enforce Immigration Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/playing-with-fire-trump-slams-minneapolis-mayor-for-refusing-to-enforce-immigration-laws/): Trump administration officials have urged local officials to comply with requests from ICE officials to help detain migrants without legal status in the area.
- [Hamas Ready To Transfer Gaza Control To US-Backed Palestinian Committee: ‘Protocols Prepared’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/hamas-ready-to-transfer-gaza-control-to-us-backed-palestinian-committee-protocols-prepared/): Hamas offers to hand Gaza Strip governance to a Palestinian committee and demands full reopening of Rafah border crossing without Israeli restrictions, AFP reports.
- [NASA High-Altitude Jet Lands Safely In Houston After Midair Landing Gear Failure | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/nasa-high-altitude-jet-lands-safely-in-houston-after-midair-landing-gear-failure-video/): The WB-57 Canberra jet experienced a malfunction in its landing gear, which failed to deploy correctly.
- [Macron Says US Threat Over Greenland A 'Strategic Wake-Up Call' For Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/macron-says-us-threat-over-greenland-a-strategic-wake-up-call-for-europe/): Speaking alongside the leaders of Denmark and Greenland, Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to Denmark and Greenland’s territorial integrity.
- [UAE’s First National Passenger Rail Service To Launch In 2026: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/uaes-first-national-passenger-rail-service-to-launch-in-2026-all-you-need-to-know/): Etihad Rail will launch in 2026 as the UAE’s first national passenger rail service, connecting 11 cities across all seven emirates.
- [Venezuela and Mexico: How Trump is trying to choke Cuba’s oil supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/venezuela-and-mexico-how-trump-is-trying-to-choke-cubas-oil-supplies/): Cuba’s economy is on the verge of collapse as two of the country’s top oil supplies dry up amid US pressure.
- [China pitches itself as a reliable partner as Trump alienates US allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/china-pitches-itself-as-a-reliable-partner-as-trump-alienates-us-allies/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest US ally to visit Beijing, pursuing renewed ties and trade deals.
- [What we know about plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/what-we-know-about-plane-crash-that-killed-ajit-pawar/): Authorities in India say they’re investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
- [Al-Sharaa meets Putin as Russia seeks to secure military bases in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/al-sharaa-meets-putin-as-russia-seeks-to-secure-military-bases-in-syria/): Kremlin has not indicated whether it will agree to al-Sharaa’s repeated requests for Bashar al-Assad’s extradition.
- [‘Game-Changer Deal’: PM Modi Says India-EU FTA Cuts Tariffs On Over 99% Of Goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/game-changer-deal-pm-modi-says-india-eu-fta-cuts-tariffs-on-over-99-of-goods/): PM Modi said the FTA will benefit Indian startups by making access to funding and innovation ecosystems easier.
- [South Korea's Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Gets 20 Months Of Imprisonment For Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/south-koreas-former-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-gets-20-months-of-imprisonment-for-corruption/): Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to 20 months jail for corruption involving luxury gifts from the Unification Church.
- ['Next Attack Will Be Far Worse': Trump Warns Iran To Negotiate 'No Nuclear Weapons' Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/next-attack-will-be-far-worse-trump-warns-iran-to-negotiate-no-nuclear-weapons-deal/): Trump told Tehran to “come to the table” for a fair and equitable agreement on nuclear weapons, saying that time was “truly of the essence.”
- [London-Bound British Airways Flight Loses Rear Wheel Shortly After Takeoff | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/london-bound-british-airways-flight-loses-rear-wheel-shortly-after-takeoff-video/): A British Airways flight BA274 lost a landing gear wheel after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, but landed safely in London.
- [Video: Mozambique floods force thousands into displacement camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/video-mozambique-floods-force-thousands-into-displacement-camps/): Flooding in southern Mozambique has forced thousands of families to flee to informal displacement camps.
- [Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/israeli-plans-for-rafah-camp-in-gaza-slammed-as-continuation-of-genocide/): An Israeli ‘organised camp’ in Rafah would use facial recognition as a ‘sorting’ tool to deter return, analyst warns.
- [Sara in Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/sara-in-southern-lebanon-2/): Sara Rammal was forced to flee her hometown in southern Lebanon because of Israeli military attacks in October 2023.
- [Make deal or face ‘far worse’ attack, Trump tells Iran in new threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/make-deal-or-face-far-worse-attack-trump-tells-iran-in-new-threat/): The president renews his threat, saying Tehran can either negotiate ‘a fair and equitable deal’ or face a US armada.
- [Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/hungary-charges-budapest-mayor-for-allowing-banned-pride-march/): Prosecutors seek fine against Mayor Gergely Karacsony ‘without a trial’.
- [How Israeli destruction of Gaza fertility clinics erased parenthood dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/how-israeli-destruction-of-gaza-fertility-clinics-erased-parenthood-dreams/): Israel’s destruction of fertility clinics in its war on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians mourning unborn children.
- [Russian Commanders Tie Half-Naked Soldiers To Trees, Force Them To Eat Snow As Punishment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/russian-commanders-tie-half-naked-soldiers-to-trees-force-them-to-eat-snow-as-punishment-video/): A video shows a Russian commander punishing two soldiers for desertion by tying them upside down to trees and shoving snow into their mouths, amid ongoing strikes.
- [Minnesota Killings: In Slack Note, Sam Altman Slams Federal Agents For 'Going Too Far', Backs Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/minnesota-killings-in-slack-note-sam-altman-slams-federal-agents-for-going-too-far-backs-trump/): Altman’s comments were made in an internal Slack message to OpenAI staff following the fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis over the weekend.
- [Texas Governor Freezes H-1B Hiring For State Agencies, Public Universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/texas-governor-freezes-h-1b-hiring-for-state-agencies-public-universities/): Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen new H-1B visa petitions for state agencies and public universities until May 31, 2027, aiming to prioritize Texans for taxpayer-funded jobs.
- [‘Passport With My 1st Wife’: Malaysian Man Takes Illegal Sea Route To Visit Pregnant Second Wife, Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/passport-with-my-1st-wife-malaysian-man-takes-illegal-sea-route-to-visit-pregnant-second-wife-held/): The man, an lorry driver from Perak, told authorities that he had taken the illegal route to visit his pregnant second wife without his first wife’s knowledge.
- [American Lawyer On UK-Bound Flight Dozed Off On Her Mom's Shoulder, Later Found Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/american-lawyer-on-uk-bound-flight-dozed-off-on-her-moms-shoulder-later-found-dead/): Minnesota attorney Rachel Green died in her sleep on a flight to Heathrow on April 30, 2025, due to an undiagnosed heart condition and medication, leaving her family bereaved.
- [Tech giant ASML announces record orders in boost for AI boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/tech-giant-asml-announces-record-orders-in-boost-for-ai-boom/): Dutch firm says it expects strong growth in 2026, countering fears of an investment bubble.
- [ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/ice-ilhan-omar-and-somalis-unpacking-trumps-obsession-with-minnesota/): Congresswoman Omar is sprayed with an unknown liquid while meeting constituents. The motive is unknown.
- [Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/who-was-ajit-pawar-the-indian-politician-killed-in-plane-crash/): Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state.
- [Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/sudans-war-displaced-crisis-peaks-as-millions-eye-return-to-ruined-homes/): Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.
- [Pakistan's Top Cleric Threatens To Defy Child Marriage, Domestic Violence Laws | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/pakistans-top-cleric-threatens-to-defy-child-marriage-domestic-violence-laws-exclusive/): Maulana Fazlur Rehman said he would facilitate and attend marriages involving minors, including children aged 10, 12, 15 & 16, to demonstrate his opposition to child marriage ban
- [Intel Flags Khalistani ‘Low-Risk Provocation’ Playbook After January 26 Flag Incident | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/intel-flags-khalistani-low-risk-provocation-playbook-after-january-26-flag-incident-exclusive/): Such incidents are designed to trigger outrage without requiring large networks or high operational risk, especially when Khalistani groups inside India are under severe pressure
- [Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan’s Tirah over fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/tens-of-thousands-flee-northwest-pakistans-tirah-over-fears/): Defence minister denies plans to attack the Pakistan Taliban in Tirah as tens of thousands flee the border region.
- [Passengers killed in drone attack on Ukraine train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/passengers-killed-in-drone-attack-on-ukraine-train/): A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region has killed at least five people.
- [At least three people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/at-least-three-people-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine/): Russia used an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 146 drones in its attacks, according to Ukraine’s air force.
- [Israel’s attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/israels-attacks-on-gaza-fertility-clinics-shatter-dreams-of-parenthood/): Israel’s war has devastated enclave’s reproductive health system; advocates call it a genocidal measure.
- [What Is The Difference Between European Union And European Commission? Which Is More Powerful?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/what-is-the-difference-between-european-union-and-european-commission-which-is-more-powerful/): India and the European Union sign a historic Free Trade Agreement, with Narendra Modi, Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa marking a new era in India-EU relations
- [Troop Movements, Purge And Silence: Inside China’s Latest Power Jitters | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/troop-movements-purge-and-silence-inside-chinas-latest-power-jitters-exclusive/): Select units of the People’s Liberation Army have been placed on first-level combat readiness, typically associated with elevated threat perceptions or internal security concerns
- [Video: Israeli settlers carry out arson attacks in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/video-israeli-settlers-carry-out-arson-attacks-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have set fire to three villages in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
- [Region on watch as India declares Nipah virus outbreak contained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/region-on-watch-as-india-declares-nipah-virus-outbreak-contained/): Several Asian countries have introduced screening measures for arrivals from India, as New Delhi seeks to dampen alarm.
- [Drought in the east, floods in the south: Africa battered by climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/drought-in-the-east-floods-in-the-south-africa-battered-by-climate-change/): Covering extreme drought and massive flooding in a matter of weeks shows one reporter the toll of the climate crisis.
- [Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/oxfam-refuses-to-provide-israel-with-details-of-palestinian-staff-in-gaza/): The UK-founded charity will not adhere to Israel’s demand as observers fear data could be used to target aid workers.
- [Trump says Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trump-says-alex-pretti-shouldnt-have-been-carrying-a-gun/): US President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun, even though he was legally armed.
- [Top Turkish diplomat says Iran ready to negotiate, warns against US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/top-turkish-diplomat-says-iran-ready-to-negotiate-warns-against-us-attack/): ‘It’s wrong to start the war again,’ Turkiye’s foreign minister tells Al Jazeera amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
- [North Korea’s Kim to outline plans to boost nuclear arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/north-koreas-kim-to-outline-plans-to-boost-nuclear-arsenal/): Pyongyang expected to release five-year development plan for defence and economy at upcoming congress.
- [Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/top-malaysian-football-officials-quit-over-foreign-born-players-scandal/): Resignations come amid scrutiny of Malaysian football after it fielded foreign-born players in its Asian Cup qualifiers.
- [Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinal after Musetti retires injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/djokovic-reaches-australian-open-semifinal-after-musetti-retires-injured/): Former champion Novak Djokovic is through to last 4 in Melbourne after frontrunner Lorenzo Musetti suffers groin injury.
- [South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/south-sudan-launches-offensive-against-opposition-forces-what-to-know/): UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.
- [As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/as-western-powers-crack-down-on-migrants-spain-embraces-500000/): Madrid points to ‘positive impact’ of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
- [LIVE: Gaza ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/live-gaza-desperate-as-israel-aid-blocks-hit-children-hardest-un-says/): Palestinians ‘desperate’ for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.
- [US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at town hall meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/us-congresswoman-ilhan-omar-sprayed-with-liquid-at-town-hall-meeting/): US Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was sprayed with an unknown substance by an assailant during a public meeting.
- [South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/south-koreas-former-first-lady-sentenced-to-jail-term-in-bribery-case/): Kim Keon Hee’s husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.
- [Pegula sets up Australian Open semi against Rybakina as Swiatek crashes out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/pegula-sets-up-australian-open-semi-against-rybakina-as-swiatek-crashes-out/): Second seed Swiatek is stunned by Rybakina in straight sets while Pegula makes short work of her compatriot Anisimova.
- [Plane crash kills prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/plane-crash-kills-prominent-indian-politician-ajit-pawar/): This is a developing news story.
- [India curbs ‘grocery under 10 minutes’. But riders must still fatally race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/india-curbs-grocery-under-10-minutes-but-riders-must-still-fatally-race/): India tells platforms to curb 10-minute deliveries amid concerns for workers’ safety but there’s no incentive to comply.
- [Trump promises to ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trump-promises-to-de-escalate-minnesota-crisis-after-alex-pretti-shooting/): US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.
- [One family’s daily struggle reflects alarming food shortages in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/one-familys-daily-struggle-reflects-alarming-food-shortages-in-yemen/): Nasr has no steady employment in Sanaa. He, his wife and five daughters often go to bed hungry.
- [Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid ‘catastrophic risks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/symbolic-doomsday-clock-moves-closer-to-midnight-amid-catastrophic-risks/): Atomic scientists say the public must demand quick action from leaders on nuclear and climate threats to avoid disaster.
- [Is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ an effort to curtail Europe’s middle powers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/is-trumps-board-of-peace-an-effort-to-curtail-europes-middle-powers/): Most European countries have declined or demurred on their invitations to the US president’s initiative to rebuild Gaza.
- [India Got A Good FTA With EU, Says American Trade Representative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/india-got-a-good-fta-with-eu-says-american-trade-representative/): US Trade Representative says India emerged as a major winner in its trade deal with the European Union, gaining market access and immigration opportunities to Europe.
- [Inside Gaza after Israel’s last captive is found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/inside-gaza-after-israels-last-captive-is-found/): With the final Israeli captive returned, Palestinians are waiting to see if Israel will now implement a true ceasefire.
- [Chinese Woman's Pig-Slaughtering Request Grabs Online Fame, Thousands Descend For Festive Feast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/chinese-womans-pig-slaughtering-request-grabs-online-fame-thousands-descend-for-festive-feast/): The development surged in online popularity after she invited visitors to her home to take part in pig slaughtering.
- [Ukraine Reached Out To SpaceX Over Russian Drones Using Starlink: Defence Minister Fedorov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/ukraine-reached-out-to-spacex-over-russian-drones-using-starlink-defence-minister-fedorov/): Defence Minister thanked Elon Musk and SpaceX for swiftly addressing Russian drones using Starlink for attacks, highlighting Starlink’s vital role in Ukraine’s resilience.
- [China’s Wuhan Lab Claims To Have Developed Drug Against Nipah Virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/chinas-wuhan-lab-claims-to-have-developed-drug-against-nipah-virus/): In India, two confirmed Nipah cases were recently detected at a private hospital in Barasat, in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.
- [German star latest to take aim at Trump ahead of FIFA World Cup in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/german-star-latest-to-take-aim-at-trump-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-in-us/): Bayern Munich midfielder and German international Leon Goretzka says European teams are emboldened heading to World Cup.
- [White House ‘Border Czar’ announces shift in Minnesota tactics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/white-house-border-czar-announces-shift-in-minnesota-tactics/): White House “Border Czar” Tom Homan said federal immigration agents will conduct “targeted” operations in Minnesota.
- [Ukraine receives bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/ukraine-receives-bodies-of-1000-soldiers-from-russia/): Ukraine and Russia confirm soldier body exchange, enabling families to bury loved ones as the conflict continues.
- [US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-cricket-world-cup-hero-jones-suspended-over-multiple-corruption-charges/): Aaron Jones was one of the key US performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup but will now miss the 2026 edition.
- [UK Travellers Get Visa-Free Access To China For 30 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/uk-travellers-get-visa-free-access-to-china-for-30-days/): British citizens can now visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Keir Starmer highlights benefits for business growth. UK and China will also study a trade in services agreement.
- [US Assistant Principal Arrested For Stealing Items Worth Rs 90,000 Using Walmart Self-Checkout Scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-assistant-principal-arrested-for-stealing-items-worth-rs-90000-using-walmart-self-checkout-scheme/): Courtney Janell Shaw, assistant principal at Free Home Elementary, was arrested for allegedly stealing 98 Walmart items worth $943.97 using a stacking method.
- [UK, China Must Maintain Open Dialogue On Areas Of Disagreement: PM Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/uk-china-must-maintain-open-dialogue-on-areas-of-disagreement-pm-starmer/): Keir Starmer met President Xi in Beijing, securing 30 days’ visa-free travel for Britons, discussing trade, security, and AstraZeneca’s 15 billion dollar investment in China.
- [Future Of Education: Schools In China Adopt AI To Grade Students' Homework | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/future-of-education-schools-in-china-adopt-ai-to-grade-students-homework-watch/): The tech has helped cut teachers’ workload by up to 50 percent, and let educators focus on real teaching instead of endless marking.
- [Major Breakthrough: Scientists Cure Pancreatic Cancer In Mice With Triple-Drug Therapy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/major-breakthrough-scientists-cure-pancreatic-cancer-in-mice-with-triple-drug-therapy/): The Embassy of Spain in the UK highlighted the achievements of the scientists, adding that the breakthrough could make a difference in the fight against the disease.
- [‘Our Children’s Brains Not For Sale’: Macron Slams US Tech Platforms After Social Media Ban Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/our-childrens-brains-not-for-sale-macron-slams-us-tech-platforms-after-social-media-ban-move/): Macron said the emotions of young people should not be “available for manipulation by American platforms or Chinese algorithms”.
- ['5 Questions': Sohail Afridi Leads PTI 'Siege' Of Pakistan’s Adiala Jail Over Imran Khan’s Secret Surgery | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/5-questions-sohail-afridi-leads-pti-siege-of-pakistans-adiala-jail-over-imran-khans-secret-surgery-exclusive/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has refused to vacate the area near the jail until a meeting with Imran Khan is facilitated
- [What’s UpScrolled, the app gaining popularity after TikTok’s US takeover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/whats-upscrolled-the-app-gaining-popularity-after-tiktoks-us-takeover/): Disgruntled TikTok users are flocking to the platform which is promising a ‘transparent tech’ experience.
- [Key questions about US military build-up near Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/key-questions-about-us-military-build-up-near-iran/): Trump is building up a military force in the Middle East, saying the US is ready to strike Iran.
- [Putin Raises Iran Tensions With UAE President Amid Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/putin-raises-iran-tensions-with-uae-president-amid-violent-protests/): Vladimir Putin discussed Iran unrest with UAE’s President at the Kremlin as deadly protests shake Iran and global powers weigh diplomatic responses amid rising regional tensions.
- ['No Governance': Imran Khan's Son Slams Pakistan Govt As Former PM Completes 900 Days In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/no-governance-imran-khans-son-slams-pakistan-govt-as-former-pm-completes-900-days-in-jail/): Imran Khan’s son Kasim Khan said his father is in a “death cell”, alleging that he had been denied family visits and personal physicians despite a serious eye condition
- [Israel hands over 15 bodies of Palestinians in last stage of captive swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/israel-hands-over-15-bodies-of-palestinians-in-last-stage-of-captive-swap/): Palestinians still waiting for the Red Cross to turn over the bodies either in Khan Younis or Gaza City.
- [Trump border czar says staying in Minnesota ‘until problem’s gone’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trump-border-czar-says-staying-in-minnesota-until-problems-gone/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Men Rush To The Knife As Cosmetic Procedures Nearly Double Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/men-rush-to-the-knife-as-cosmetic-procedures-nearly-double-worldwide/): Cosmetic procedures among men rose 95% since 2018, with strong growth in the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, per ISAPS data.
- [China Executes 11 Key Members Of Myanmar-Based Telecoms Fraud Syndicate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/china-executes-11-key-members-of-myanmar-based-telecoms-fraud-syndicate/): The family, headed by Ming Xuechang, was linked to infamous compound called Crouching Tiger Villa in Kokang, an autonomous region on Myanmar’s border with China
- [China bans 73 and punishes top football clubs in latest corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/china-bans-73-and-punishes-top-football-clubs-in-latest-corruption-scandal/): China’s former football chief and national team coach are among 73 to receive lifetime bans for match-fixing.
- [Anti-ICE protesters tear-gassed outside Texas detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/anti-ice-protesters-tear-gassed-outside-texas-detention-centre/): Anti-ICE protesters tear-gassed outside Texas detention centre
- [Iran-US tensions soar: What do both sides want?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/iran-us-tensions-soar-what-do-both-sides-want/): From enriched uranium and ballistic missiles to sanctions and regional influence, the differences are many.
- [Family blames ICE for disabled son’s death after father’s detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/family-blames-ice-for-disabled-sons-death-after-fathers-detention/): Wael Tarabishi died after weeks in intensive care while his father, his primary caregiver, was held in ICE detention.
- [Bangladesh approves shooting team India tour, days after T20 World Cup ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/bangladesh-approves-shooting-team-india-tour-days-after-t20-world-cup-ban/): Bangladesh cricket lost their place at T20 World Cup after refusal to play in India, but shooting team heads to Delhi.
- [11 Killed In Minibus-Truck Collision In South Africa, Second Accident In A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/11-killed-in-minibus-truck-collision-in-south-africa-second-accident-in-a-week/): A truck pinned a minibus taxi against a tree in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, killing 11 including one child and injuring eight. ALS Paramedics and officials have launched a probe.
- [More Than Drills And Drones: The Message Behind Asim Munir’s Bahawalpur Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/more-than-drills-and-drones-the-message-behind-asim-munirs-bahawalpur-visit-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that Munir’s choice of location, timing and optics reflect a much deeper strategic signal extending beyond routine field inspections.
- [EU Slaps New Sanctions On Iran After Tehran's Crackdown On Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/eu-slaps-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-tehrans-crackdown-on-protests/): European Union approved new sanctions on Iran, targeting IRGC and entities linked to protests and Russia support, amid rising tensions and warnings from Germany and the US.
- [This Country Is Planning To Build World’s First ‘Gold Street’, Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/this-country-is-planning-to-build-worlds-first-gold-street-heres-what-we-know/): Dubai unveils Gold Street in the Dubai Gold District, uniting over 1,000 retailers and global gold trade partners, redefining luxury, commerce and tourism in the emirate.
- [‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/waels-last-wish-man-detained-by-ice-denied-release-for-sons-funeral/): Maher Tarabishi’s ailing son Wael died as he sat in a detention facility. His family says ICE is responsible.
- [Why is India’s Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/why-is-indias-nipah-virus-outbreak-spooking-the-world/): The virus spreads from animals to humans, via person-to-person contact or through consuming contaminated food.
- [Sabalenka defeats Svitolina to reach Australian Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/sabalenka-defeats-svitolina-to-reach-australian-open-final/): World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is through to her fourth straight Australian Open final with victory against Elina Svitolina.
- [If Cuba falls, the Global South is to blame, too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/if-cuba-falls-the-global-south-is-to-blame-too/): As the United States tightens the screws, Cuba’s supposed allies respond with empty gestures and selective solidarity.
- [Italy’s Winter Olympics security plan keeps ICE in advisory role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/italys-winter-olympics-security-plan-keeps-ice-in-advisory-role/): Italy to control Olympic security operations with 6,000 officers, drones and cyberunit, but ICE will be present.
- [Video emerges of Dutch police assault on two Muslim women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/video-emerges-of-dutch-police-assault-on-two-muslim-women/): Two Muslim women who were kicked and hit by a police officer in Utrecht have made a formal complaint.
- [Israel raids several occupied West Bank towns after killing Hebron youth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/israel-raids-several-occupied-west-bank-towns-after-killing-hebron-youth/): Raids come as Israeli settlers storm Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, said to be the burial ground of biblical father of Jesus.
- [Video: Palestinians in Gaza wait for vital Rafah crossing to open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/video-palestinians-in-gaza-wait-for-vital-rafah-crossing-to-open/): Palestinians in Gaza are waiting with uncertainty for the partial Israeli reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing.
- [Why is the UK’s Keir Starmer in China and what does he want to achieve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/why-is-the-uks-keir-starmer-in-china-and-what-does-he-want-to-achieve/): Prime Minister Keir Starmer has portrayed his trip as a pragmatic move to improve UK-China relations.
- [Why is ‘Deuce Bigalow’ rooting for Viktor Orban in Hungary?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/why-is-deuce-bigalow-rooting-for-viktor-orban-in-hungary/): A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right.
- [Pakistan Clarifies On Its Role In Gaza Board Of Peace, Flags Terror Threat From Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/pakistan-clarifies-on-its-role-in-gaza-board-of-peace-flags-terror-threat-from-afghanistan/): Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that Pakistan “will not join the Abraham Accords.”
- [US, Denmark And Greenland Discuss New Framework On Arctic Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-denmark-and-greenland-discuss-new-framework-on-arctic-security/): US, Denmark and Greenland officials met to discuss a new Arctic security framework, balancing US interests with Greenland’s sovereignty, amid rising its strategic importance.
- [Turkey To Offer Mediation On US–Iran Tensions During Araghchi's Visit To Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/turkey-to-offer-mediation-on-us-iran-tensions-during-araghchis-visit-to-ankara/): Turkey will offer to mediate talks between Washington and Tehran as Abbas Araghchi visits Ankara amid rising US-Iran tensions and threats from Trump.
- [Clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces erupt in Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/clashes-between-government-troops-and-tigrayan-forces-erupt-in-ethiopia/): ‘Deteriorating’ situation causes suspension of flights, security and diplomatic sources say.
- [Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/senegal-and-morocco-handed-fines-and-bans-after-afcon-final-farce/): Fines together total more than $1m, and players from both teams banned after Africa Cup of Nations walk-off and chaos.
- [What we know about the US-proposed Gaza community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/what-we-know-about-the-us-proposed-gaza-community/): Israeli and US officials are preparing to build Gaza’s first experimental community.
- [Mbappe blasts Real Madrid after Champions League loss at Benfica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/mbappe-blasts-real-madrid-after-champions-league-loss-at-benfica/): French forward Kylian Mbappe questions team’s desire after damaging defeat sends Real Madrid into playoffs.
- [85 Seconds To Midnight: What Is The Doomsday Clock And Why The World Is Worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/85-seconds-to-midnight-what-is-the-doomsday-clock-and-why-the-world-is-worried/): Whenever the world edges towards nuclear war or global crisis, one name resurfaces: the Doomsday Clock. What is this ticking warning, who created it, and what is it trying to tell?
- [Opinion | Multilateralism Or Confusion? India And The New World Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/opinion-multilateralism-or-confusion-india-and-the-new-world-order/): While building these relationships and new trade agreements, India needs to offer a third way that is neither Chinese nor American
- [Video: US agents placed on leave over Pretti shooting as vigil held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/video-us-agents-placed-on-leave-over-pretti-shooting-as-vigil-held/): US federal agents involved in a fatal shooting during an immigration raid are placed on leave. Manuel Rapalo explains.
- [Israel seeks ‘more exits than entries’ at Gaza’s Rafah as Egypt objects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/israel-seeks-more-exits-than-entries-at-gazas-rafah-as-egypt-objects/): Demands from Israel fuel fears of engineered displacement of Palestinians from devastated Gaza.
- [Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/syria-grants-immediate-citizenship-to-kurds-in-wake-of-gains-against-sdf/): Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.
- [Is the global economic order unravelling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/is-the-global-economic-order-unravelling/): As the US pushes its ‘America First’ agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.
- [China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/china-warns-against-us-military-adventurism-as-iran-tensions-escalate/): China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate
- [Extreme Heat Will Engulf 40% Of Humanity, India To Be Among Worst-Hit: Oxford Study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/extreme-heat-will-engulf-40-of-humanity-india-to-be-among-worst-hit-oxford-study/): Oxford warns that by 2050, nearly 4 billion people could face extreme heat if temperatures rise by 2°C. India, Pakistan, and even colder nations remain dangerously unprepared
- [Doomsday Vault: No One Can Stay Inside For Over 10 Minutes But It's Humanity's Last Hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/doomsday-vault-no-one-can-stay-inside-for-over-10-minutes-but-its-humanitys-last-hope/): The world’s largest doomsday vault has opened, safeguarding what could help rebuild Earth after disaster. Who built it, what lies inside, and how many such vaults exist worldwide?
- [Exiled leader Hasina denounces upcoming Bangladesh polls after party ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/exiled-leader-hasina-denounces-upcoming-bangladesh-polls-after-party-ban/): Ousted premier says the exclusion of her Awami League party “deepens resentment” on Muhammad Yunus’s interim government.
- [Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/police-probe-explosive-device-thrown-at-indigenous-protest-in-australia/): Man charged with throwing explosive device into a crowd at Invasion Day protest in Western Australia’s Perth.
- [‘You’re not human:’ A legal limbo for Russian nationals in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/youre-not-human-a-legal-limbo-for-russian-nationals-in-ukraine/): As some Russians symbolically destroy their passports, others officially part with it through a drawn out process.
- [Heavy gunfire and explosions near airport in Niger’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/heavy-gunfire-and-explosions-near-airport-in-nigers-capital/): Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday.
- [Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/gold-surges-past-5500-amid-iran-tensions-weakening-us-dollar/): Precious metal hits fresh record as US President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran.
- [Dozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan’s South Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/dozens-killed-in-rsf-drone-attack-in-war-torn-sudans-south-kordofan/): The attack in Dilling town comes a day after Sudan’s military declared an end to RSF siege there.
- [Car ramming at largest synagogue in Brooklyn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/car-ramming-at-largest-synagogue-in-brooklyn/): A man has been arrested after repeatedly ramming his car into Brooklyn’s largest synagogue.
- [China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam operations: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/china-executes-11-linked-to-myanmar-scam-operations-state-media/): Among the executed were members of the “Ming family criminal group”.
- [A ChatGPT Upload Has Put Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Under Scrutiny: Who Is Madhu Gottumukkala?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/a-chatgpt-upload-has-put-trumps-acting-cyber-chief-under-scrutiny-who-is-madhu-gottumukkala/): A sensitive-data upload to ChatGPT has pushed Indian-origin Madhu Gottumukkala into a federal spotlight, deepening concerns already surrounding his role as Trump’s cyber chief.
- [Exclusive | 118 Promotions, Zero Hindus: Is Yunus Turning Bangladesh Bureaucracy Into A Closed Club?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/exclusive-118-promotions-zero-hindus-is-yunus-turning-bangladesh-bureaucracy-into-a-closed-club/): The timing – just months before national polls – has added to the controversy, with critics alleging that the Yunus administration is consolidating control over the bureaucracy.
- [LIVE: Iran warns of quick retaliation as Trump revives US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/live-iran-warns-of-quick-retaliation-as-trump-revives-us-threats/): Iran pushes back after Trump says Tehran can either negotiate ‘a fair and equitable deal’ or face a US ‘armada’.
- [Banks shut, futures uncertain one year after M23 rebels seized DRC’s Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/banks-shut-futures-uncertain-one-year-after-m23-rebels-seized-drcs-goma/): A year since the M23’s lightning offensive led to the fall of North Kivu’s capital, residents struggle to make a living.
- ['Brute Force' Beast: This Fighter Jet Broke 20+ World Records The Moment It Arrived](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/brute-force-beast-this-fighter-jet-broke-20-world-records-the-moment-it-arrived/): Weighing 60,000 pounds yet flying at Mach 2.23, the F-4 Phantom II stunned the world by smashing 20+ records and redefining brute-force power
- [China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Kier Starmer agree to deepen economic ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/chinas-xi-jinping-uks-kier-starmer-agree-to-deepen-economic-ties/): British PM Keir Starmer’s China visit is the first by a UK leader in eight years and marks a thaw in frosty relations.
- [How does US military build-up off Iran compare to the June 2025 strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/how-does-us-military-build-up-off-iran-compare-to-the-june-2025-strikes/): And could a sudden deployment of major US naval and air force assets indicate a strike on Iran is imminent?
- [Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/venezuelas-police-military-pledge-loyalty-to-interim-president-rodriguez/): Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
- [China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/china-warns-australia-against-taking-back-control-of-key-port-in-darwin/): China’s envoy says Beijing will ‘take measures’ to defend Chinese firm’s interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin.
- [Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trumps-troop-deployment-in-us-cities-cost-almost-500m-in-2025/): The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
- [Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/bangladesh-election-is-the-military-still-a-power-behind-the-scenes/): Bangladesh’s era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics
- ['At The Right Time': Khawaja Asif Hints Pakistan Is Weighing 'Action Against Afghanistan Taliban'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/at-the-right-time-khawaja-asif-hints-pakistan-is-weighing-action-against-afghanistan-taliban/): Pakistan defence minister directly blamed the Taliban government in Kabul for harbouring and facilitating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- [European MPs Find Common Ground On India Trade Deal Amid Heated TV Debate: 'We Need It'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/european-mps-find-common-ground-on-india-trade-deal-amid-heated-tv-debate-we-need-it/): The second MP concurred, saying: “I think it’s very good he supports the India deal.”
- ['Gold Trump Card Free Of Charge': Why Everyone's Talking About Nicki Minaj And US Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/gold-trump-card-free-of-charge-why-everyones-talking-about-nicki-minaj-and-us-citizenship/): At the Trump Accounts summit in Washington, DC, Minaj openly praised President Trump, calling herself “probably the president’s Number 1 fan”.
- [Elon Musk’s Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/elon-musks-tesla-reports-first-ever-annual-decline-in-revenue/): Electric car company to invest $2bn in artificial intelligence start-up as part of pivot away from auto market.
- [‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/even-the-dead-were-not-spared-israelis-gaza-desecration-compounds-grief/): Israeli search for last captive’s remains defiled over 250 graves, leaving families uncertain about buried loved ones.
- [Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/aouns-tightrope-daily-israeli-attacks-and-hezbollahs-refusal-to-disarm/): Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn’t succeed.
- [Texas Attorney General Targets 3 Businesses For 'Illegal Activity' Amid Probe Into H-1B Visa Abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/texas-attorney-general-targets-3-businesses-for-illegal-activity-amid-probe-into-h-1b-visa-abuse/): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused three North Texas companies of engaging in fraudulent activity to secure H-1B visas, including the advertisement of non-existent services.
- [US-India Defence Partnership Takes Centre Stage As Congressional Delegation Visits New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-india-defence-partnership-takes-centre-stage-as-congressional-delegation-visits-new-delhi/): The delegation, which included Representative Jimmy Patronis and senior committee staff, met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
- [Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/palestinian-journalist-bisan-owda-with-1-4m-followers-reports-tiktok-ban/): Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok’s US ownership, remarks from Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
- [Trump Says Ilhan Omar 'Probably Had Herself Sprayed'; She Hits Back With 'Dementia' Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trump-says-ilhan-omar-probably-had-herself-sprayed-she-hits-back-with-dementia-jibe/): After Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown chemical spray in Minneapolis, Donald Trump said the attack may have been staged, while calling her a “fraud”.
- [Trump Names Colin McDonald As Top Investigator For Fraud Enforcement: 'Stop The Scams'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trump-names-colin-mcdonald-as-top-investigator-for-fraud-enforcement-stop-the-scams/): The US President praised Colin McDonald as “a very Smart, Tough, and Highly Respected AMERICA FIRST Federal Prosecutor.
- [US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-agents-involved-in-alex-prettis-killing-in-minneapolis-placed-on-leave/): Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
- ['No One Knows Who Takes Over If Khamenei Is Removed': Rubio Hints At Preemptive Strike Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/no-one-knows-who-takes-over-if-khamenei-is-removed-rubio-hints-at-preemptive-strike-against-iran/): Marco Rubio said “no one knows” who would take over in Iran if Khamenei was removed, while defending a strengthened US military posture in the Middle East.
- [Iran Says 'Open To Talks' With US If Negotiations 'Genuine' Amid Trump's Renewed Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/iran-says-open-to-talks-with-us-if-negotiations-genuine-amid-trumps-renewed-threats/): Ghalibaf accused Trump of imposing his will rather than engaging in discussions with Tehran, after the US president threatened military action against the Islamic Republic.
- [Viral Video Shows Alex Pretti In Altercation With Federal Agents Weeks Before Being Shot Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/viral-video-shows-alex-pretti-in-altercation-with-federal-agents-weeks-before-being-shot-dead/): Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
- ['Fingers On The Trigger': Iran Warns Of Immediate Retaliation To Any US Military Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/fingers-on-the-trigger-iran-warns-of-immediate-retaliation-to-any-us-military-action/): Iran warned its forces have their “fingers on the trigger” and would respond forcefully to any US attack, while also signalling openness to a new nuclear deal.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,435](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1435/): These are the key developments from day 1,435 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Quebec mosque attack anniversary renews call to end anti-Muslim hate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/quebec-mosque-attack-anniversary-renews-call-to-end-anti-muslim-hate/): Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.
- [Barcelona claim Champions League last-16 spot, but its the playoffs for PSG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/barcelona-claim-champions-league-last-16-spot-but-its-the-playoffs-for-psg/): Barcelona leap into Champions League automatic qualifying positions with win in Copenhagen, but PSG face playoffs.
- [Mourinho’s Benfica drag Real Madrid with them to Champions League playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/mourinhos-benfica-drag-real-madrid-with-them-to-champions-league-playoffs/): Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
- [Plane Carrying Lawmaker, Election Candidate And 13 Others Crashes In Colombia, No Survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/plane-carrying-lawmaker-election-candidate-and-13-others-crashes-in-colombia-no-survivors/): The aircraft was carrying a sitting lawmaker and an election candidate when it crashed shortly before landing, officials confirmed.
- [Trump’s Indian-Origin Acting Cyber Defence Chief Uploaded Sensitive Files To ChatGPT: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/trumps-indian-origin-acting-cyber-defence-chief-uploaded-sensitive-files-to-chatgpt-report/): Madhu Gottumukkala, interim chief of CISA, uploaded sensitive government documents to a public AI tool, prompting internal DHS security warnings.
- [What will be the impact of the EU-India trade pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/28/what-will-be-the-impact-of-the-eu-india-trade-pact/): The ‘mother of all trade deals’ comes months after the United States slapped tariffs on India and the European Union.
- [Iran Threatens To Designate EU Armed Forces 'Terrorists' After Revolutionary Guard Blacklist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/iran-threatens-to-designate-eu-armed-forces-terrorists-after-revolutionary-guard-blacklist/): The comments came a day after the European Union agreed to add the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s list of terrorist organisations.
- [Why Iran May Break Its Pattern Of Limited Retaliation Against The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/why-iran-may-break-its-pattern-of-limited-retaliation-against-the-us/): While Tehran has been militarily weakened by Israeli and US strikes and is grappling with domestic unrest, experts say that Iran still retains significant retaliatory powers.
- [Netherlands watchdog probing Roblox over risks to children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/netherlands-watchdog-probing-roblox-over-risks-to-children/): Regulator launches investigation into US gaming platform over potential risks to underage users in the EU.
- [Pakistan military raids kill 41 armed fighters in Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/pakistan-military-raids-kill-41-armed-fighters-in-balochistan/): Military claims without providing evidence that the slain fighters were linked to India.
- [Giant Hind Rajab portrait unveiled in Spain for anniversary of her killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/giant-hind-rajab-portrait-unveiled-in-spain-for-anniversary-of-her-killing/): Activists unveiled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.
- [Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/pep-guardiola-renews-public-support-for-palestine-at-charity-event/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children’s suffering.
- [Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/is-israels-current-path-setting-it-on-course-for-collapse/): Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel’s future as a secure and sustainable state.
- [Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-invites-putin-to-kyiv-for-talks/): Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
- ['Limited Movement': Israel To Reopen Rafah Crossing After 2 Years Of Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/limited-movement-israel-to-reopen-rafah-crossing-after-2-years-of-gaza-war/): The crossing, Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world, has been largely closed since May 2024.
- [No Talks Yet, But Iran Says Nuclear Negotiations Must Be On 'Equal Footing' With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/no-talks-yet-but-iran-says-nuclear-negotiations-must-be-on-equal-footing-with-us/): The Iranian foreign minister made it clear that the country’s missile and defensive capabilities will never be subject to negotiation.
- [Launch Of NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/launch-of-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-delayed/): Post Content
- [Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/israel-announces-plan-to-reopen-gazas-rafah-crossing-on-sunday/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/five-killed-as-israeli-strikes-persist-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
- [UEFA Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid draw Benfica, PSG get Monaco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/uefa-champions-league-playoffs-real-madrid-draw-benfica-psg-get-monaco/): Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.
- [Israel accepts Gaza’s 70,000 death toll: A record of denialism, lies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/israel-accepts-gazas-70000-death-toll-a-record-of-denialism-lies/): Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
- [Bangladesh, The ICC & double standards?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/bangladesh-the-icc-double-standards/): A look at how the exclusion of one Bangladeshi player led to an entire country exiting the T20 World Cup.
- [Real Estate Mogul Offered Millions To Colleague To Leave Her Husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/real-estate-mogul-offered-millions-to-colleague-to-leave-her-husband/): Michael Steckling sues Tamir Poleg of Real Brokerage, alleging Poleg tried to lure Paige Steckling with cash, property and perks, leading to divorce.
- [Russia Agrees To Halt Ukraine Strikes Till February 1 After Trump's 'Personal Request' To Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/russia-agrees-to-halt-ukraine-strikes-till-february-1-after-trumps-personal-request-to-putin/): Trump told a White House cabinet meeting that he personally asked Putin not to fire on Kyiv and nearby towns for a week, citing the extreme cold.
- [Amedspor football club in Turkiye fined for pro-Kurdish ‘propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/amedspor-football-club-in-turkiye-fined-for-pro-kurdish-propaganda/): Turkish Football Federation fines second-tier title favourites Amedspor and suspends president for social media video.
- [Mozambique flood survivors displaced and ‘exhausted’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/mozambique-flood-survivors-displaced-and-exhausted/): A pregnant woman says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.
- [Italian court opens trial over deadly migrant shipwreck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/italian-court-opens-trial-over-deadly-migrant-shipwreck/): Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.
- [Vonn airlifted to hospital after crash at cancelled final pre-Olympic race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/vonn-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash-at-cancelled-final-pre-olympic-race/): United States skier Lindsey Vonn among three crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race eventually cancelled.
- [Alcaraz beats Zverev to break slam record in reaching Australian Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/alcaraz-beats-zverev-to-break-slam-record-in-reaching-australian-open-final/): Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to reach all four slam finals and can now become youngest to win all four.
- [Iran Deploys 1,000 Drones As Trump Threatens Strike 'Far Worse' Than Before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/iran-deploys-1000-drones-as-trump-threatens-strike-far-worse-than-before/): A senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any American military action would trigger a comprehensive response.
- [Are Trump officials driving Alberta’s separatist movement in Canada?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/are-trump-officials-driving-albertas-separatist-movement-in-canada/): Alberta separatists seek funding from the Trump administration after three reported meetings.
- [Teenager Flagg breaks 46-year NBA points record but Hornets beat Mavericks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/teenager-flagg-breaks-46-year-nba-points-record-but-hornets-beat-mavericks/): Cooper Flagg scores 49 points, the most by a teenager in a single NBA game, but Charlotte Hornets beat Dallas Mavericks.
- [Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/kurdish-led-sdf-agrees-integration-with-syrian-government-forces-2/): Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
- [US Coast Guard Rescues Scenic Cruise Ship Trapped In Antarctic Ice | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-coast-guard-rescues-scenic-cruise-ship-trapped-in-antarctic-ice-video/): Australian-owned Scenic Eclipse II was on a voyage in the Ross Sea near Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound. 
- [Zelenskyy seeks 50,000 Russian ‘losses’ a month to win the Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/zelenskyy-seeks-50000-russian-losses-a-month-to-win-the-ukraine-war/): Ukraine’s leader tells army that Russian losses should exceed the reinforcements it sends as he touts drone production.
- [Why the UK’s toughest immigration voices are often politicians of colour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/why-the-uks-toughest-immigration-voices-are-often-politicians-of-colour/): As parties harden their stance on borders, minority politicians have become political cover against racism accusations.
- [Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/kurdish-led-sdf-agrees-integration-with-syrian-government-forces/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Diplomatic efforts intensify to avert US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/diplomatic-efforts-intensify-to-avert-us-iran-war/): Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid a military confrontation between the US and Iran.
- [Chronicle of a mass kidnapping: The day Nigeria’s Kurmin Wali changed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/chronicle-of-a-mass-kidnapping-the-day-nigerias-kurmin-wali-changed/): After gunmen abducted a quarter of the people in a village in Kaduna State, many who remain are now leaving for good.
- [Venezuela signs law opening up oil sector as US eases sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/venezuela-signs-law-opening-up-oil-sector-as-us-eases-sanctions/): Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has signed into law a reform bill to open up the country’s oil industry.
- ['Low Risk Of Spreading Beyond Country': WHO Reacts After India Reported Two Nipah Virus Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/low-risk-of-spreading-beyond-country-who-reacts-after-india-reported-two-nipah-virus-cases/): WHO stated that India has the capacity to contain such outbreaks after two cases of the deadly Nipah virus were reported.
- [‘No one power’ can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/no-one-power-can-solve-global-problems-says-un-chief-as-trump-veers-away/): United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his ‘Board of Peace’ aims to replace UN.
- [Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/panama-court-rules-chinese-control-of-canal-ports-unconstitutional/): Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
- [Indonesian Woman Lashed 140 Times Under Sharia Law For Sex Outside Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/indonesian-woman-lashed-140-times-under-sharia-law-for-sex-outside-marriage/): The couple, a man and a woman, were struck on their backs with a rattan stick in a public park while dozens of people watched.
- [Florida Couple Sues IVF Clinic After Giving Birth To Someone Else's Baby: 'We Love Our Little Girl'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/florida-couple-sues-ivf-clinic-after-giving-birth-to-someone-elses-baby-we-love-our-little-girl/): The lawsuit by the couple alleged that there was a mix-up during the IVF process and that the woman was implanted with someone else’s embryo.
- [Trump Eases Venezuela Sanctions, Allows US Companies To Buy And Refine Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-allows-us-companies-to-buy-and-refine-oil/): The Treasury’s general license permits US companies to engage in transactions involving Venezuelan crude oil.
- [Why Alberta Keeps Clashing With Canada: The Controversy And The Long History Behind It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/why-alberta-keeps-clashing-with-canada-the-controversy-and-the-long-history-behind-it/): The latest dispute, sparked by Alberta separatists approaching US officials, has drawn attention back to the province’s enduring sense of marginalisation within Canada.
- [UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/unrwa-staff-cuts-deepen-in-gaza-as-israel-restricts-critical-aid-access/): Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
- [Trump says speaking to Iran amid rising war fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-says-speaking-to-iran-amid-rising-war-fears/): President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.
- [‘Don’t Outsource Your Security’: Turkey Sets Regional Red Lines, Message Clear For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/dont-outsource-your-security-turkey-sets-regional-red-lines-message-clear-for-pakistan/): According to Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, unless regional actors take ownership of their own problems, stability will remain elusive.
- ['Work Between Two Countries Must Go On': Yunus Reaffirms Ties With China Ahead Of Govt Transition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/work-between-two-countries-must-go-on-yunus-reaffirms-ties-with-china-ahead-of-govt-transition/): During his meeting, Professor Yunus spoke about his long ties with China, recalling how his work on microcredit took him to remote Chinese villages.
- [LIVE: Iran warns retaliation to US attack will not be limited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/live-iran-warns-retaliation-to-us-attack-will-not-be-limited/): Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are ‘within the range of our medium-range missiles’, Iran warns.
- [Will Pakistan Use IMF Aid Money To Meet Trump’s $1 Billion Board Of Peace Demand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/will-pakistan-use-imf-aid-money-to-meet-trumps-1-billion-board-of-peace-demand/): Pakistan’s move to join Trump’s Board of Peace has triggered questions about timing and affordability, coming just days after an IMF tranche was cleared for its struggling economy.
- ['Respect Canadian Sovereignty': Mark Carney After Secret US Meeting With Alberta Separatists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/respect-canadian-sovereignty-mark-carney-after-secret-us-meeting-with-alberta-separatists/): Carney’s remarks came after reports of a secret meeting between US officials and a separatist group advocating for the independence of the oil-rich Alberta province.
- [ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/asean-does-not-recognise-myanmars-elections-as-of-now-philippine-fm/): Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have ‘not endorsed’ the election in military-run Myanmar.
- [Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-says-russia-to-pause-bombing-kyiv-during-extreme-winter-conditions/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures.
- [Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/can-bangladeshs-awami-league-survive-election-ban-ex-pm-hasinas-exile/): The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won’t be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
- [Russia's Top Diplomat Rejects Security Guarantees For Ukraine: 'Meant To Preserve Zelenskyy Regime'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/russias-top-diplomat-rejects-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-meant-to-preserve-zelenskyy-regime/): Lavrov rejected the deal between the US and Ukraine on security guarantees, saying they were aimed at preserving the Zelenskyy regime rather than ensuring lasting peace.
- [Video: 'Batman' Confronts California City Council, Asks Them To Not Assist ICE At Super Bowl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/video-batman-confronts-california-city-council-asks-them-to-not-assist-ice-at-super-bowl/): A man dressed as Batman confronted Santa Clara officials, demanding no ICE agent at the Super Bowl amid rising tensions over federal immigration enforcement.
- ['Honesty Is The Best Diplomacy': Mary Millben Says US-India Relations On 'Better Pathway'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/honesty-is-the-best-diplomacy-mary-millben-says-us-india-relations-on-better-pathway/): The remarks follow Mary Millben’s pointed criticism earlier this week of the Trump administration’s approach to India, in which she lauded PM Modi.
- ['When Trump Speaks, He Means Business': Pentagon Chief Warns Iran, Says US Ready To Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/when-trump-speaks-he-means-business-pentagon-chief-warns-iran-says-us-ready-to-strike/): Pete Hegseth said such high-profile operations are intended to send a clear message about US resolve globally.
- [TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million AI Deal To Create His Digital Twin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/tiktok-star-khaby-lame-signs-975-million-ai-deal-to-create-his-digital-twin/): The $975 million valuation makes this one of the largest personal brand licensing deals in the influencer economy to date.
- ['Wake-Up Call': Extreme Heat May Double By 2050, India To Be Among Worst-Hit, Oxford Study Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/wake-up-call-extreme-heat-may-double-by-2050-india-to-be-among-worst-hit-oxford-study-warns/): Oxford study warns that rising global temperatures could expose 3.79 billion people to extreme heat by 2050, impacting regions like India and Brazil, and even colder countries.
- [US National Museum Of Asian Art To Return Three Ancient Bronze Sculptures To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-national-museum-of-asian-art-to-return-three-ancient-bronze-sculptures-to-india/): The return comes as the museum began a systematic review of its South Asia collection, examining ownership records and transaction histories.
- ['State Terror': Bruce Springsteen And Lady Gaga Condemn Minneapolis ICE Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/state-terror-bruce-springsteen-and-lady-gaga-condemn-minneapolis-ice-violence/): Bruce Springsteen’s song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ names and memorializes Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal agents.
- ['Asking A Dangerous Question…': Trump’s Witty Take On Life Without His Wife Melania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/asking-a-dangerous-question-trumps-witty-take-on-life-without-his-wife-melania/): Trump made the remarks at the screening of the documentary film ‘MELANIA’, focusing on First Lady Melania Trump and produced by Amazon.
- [Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-countries-supplying-cuba-with-much-needed-oil/): Trump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana’s oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro.
- [Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/iran-prepares-for-war-as-us-military-armada-approaches/): Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1436/): These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariff On Aircraft Sold In US As Feud With Mark Carney Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-threatens-canada-with-50-tariff-on-aircraft-sold-in-us-as-feud-with-mark-carney-escalates/): Trump said he was retaliating against Canada for refusing to certify jets from Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace amid an escalating feud with Mark Carney.
- [What’s the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/whats-the-format-and-full-match-schedule-of-the-t20-world-cup-2026/): Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/venezuelas-rodriguez-signs-oil-reform-law-while-the-us-eases-sanctions/): The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country’s large oil reserves.
- [Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/gaza-based-journalist-bisan-owda-regains-tiktok-account-after-outcry/): Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.
- [Canada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/canadas-carney-hails-new-trade-deals-expects-us-to-respect-sovereignty/): Canadian prime minister has sought to rally ‘middle powers’ to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.
- [Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/niger-military-govt-says-france-benin-ivory-coast-behind-airport-attack/): ‘They should be ready to hear us roar,’ says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.
- [US Justice Department charges man with assault after Ilhan Omar town hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-justice-department-charges-man-with-assault-after-ilhan-omar-town-hall/): As part of the government’s affidavit, an FBI agent testified to the suspect approaching Omar with a syringe.
- [US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/us-opens-probe-after-a-waymo-self-driving-car-hit-a-child-near-a-school/): The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.
- [Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/palestinian-journalist-bisan-owda-regains-tiktok-account-after-outcry/): Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.
- [Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/microsoft-stock-plunges-as-wall-street-questions-ai-investments/): The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
- [Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/burkina-fasos-military-government-dissolves-political-parties/): Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
- [‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/melania-what-to-know-about-the-us-first-ladys-new-documentary/): The film’s high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.
- [Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/why-is-the-doomsday-clock-nearer-to-midnight-than-ever-before/): Atomic scientists raise alarm over more global conflict and new risks such as artificial intelligence.
- [‘They picked the wrong state’: how Minneapolis is fighting back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/they-picked-the-wrong-state-how-minneapolis-is-fighting-back/): Minneapolis mobilizes rapid response networks and mutual aid as protests grow against federal immigration agents.
- [Who controls Yemen now and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/who-controls-yemen-now-and-why-it-matters/): Humanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.
- [Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya Massey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/former-illinois-deputy-sentenced-to-20-years-for-us-killing-of-sonya-massey/): Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.
- [Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/iran-slams-eus-terrorist-designation-for-irgc-as-hypocritical/): Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a “terrorist” organisation.
- [TotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freeze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/totalenergies-restarts-20bn-lng-project-in-mozambique-after-5-year-freeze/): Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.
- [France moves to ban social media for users under 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/france-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-users-under-15/): France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
- [Israeli settler violence displaces Palestinians across occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/israeli-settler-violence-displaces-palestinians-across-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank are forcing Palestinian communities to flee.
- [Mexico’s oil industry faces new pressures from Venezuela oil under US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/mexicos-oil-industry-faces-new-pressures-from-venezuela-oil-under-us/): Pemex, burdened with significant debt, financial and operational constraints, now faces competition from Venezuelan oil.
- [Trump says that he will allow reopening of Venezuelan airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trump-says-that-he-will-allow-reopening-of-venezuelan-airspace/): US has asserted control over Venezuela on key issues of sovereignty and made threats of further military attacks.
- [Iran slams ‘selective outrage’ after EU labels IRGC a ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/iran-slams-selective-outrage-after-eu-labels-irgc-a-terrorist-group/): Iranian authorities reject European Union’s measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as ‘illogical and irresponsible’.
- ['Mexico Has Highly Intelligent Leader': Trump, Sheinbaum Discuss Border, Drugs And Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/mexico-has-highly-intelligent-leader-trump-sheinbaum-discuss-border-drugs-and-trade/): Donald Trump called his talk with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum very productive, focusing on US–Mexico border, drug trafficking, and trade, with plans for future meetings.
- ['It Was Very Nice': Trump Says Putin Agreed Not To Attack Kyiv For A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/it-was-very-nice-trump-says-putin-agreed-not-to-attack-kyiv-for-a-week/): Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather.
- [Donald Trump To Announce His Fed Chair Pick Next Week Amid Feud With Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/donald-trump-to-announce-his-fed-chair-pick-next-week-amid-feud-with-jerome-powell/): Donald Trump will announce his pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next week.
- [After Crushing Unrest, Iran Security Forces Rounds Up Thousands To Deter Fresh Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/after-crushing-unrest-iran-security-forces-rounds-up-thousands-to-deter-fresh-protests/): Activists said security forces were detaining not only people accused of involvement in the latest unrest but also those arrested during protests in previous years.
- [Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/airports-embrace-ai-to-manage-growing-global-passenger-traffic/): Airports use AI for passenger flow, baggage tracking and predictive maintenance to enhance efficiency and experience.
- [EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC As Terror Group Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown, Tehran Slams Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/eu-blacklists-irans-irgc-as-terror-group-amid-deadly-protest-crackdown-tehran-slams-move/): The EU designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group over violent protest crackdowns.
- [Amid Immigration Turmoil, Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces To Run For Minnesota Governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/amid-immigration-turmoil-senator-amy-klobuchar-announces-to-run-for-minnesota-governor/): Amy Klobuchar announces her run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz exits, citing the need for leadership amid shootings by ICE agents and tensions with the Trump administration.
- [Trump Officials Secretly Met Group Pushing For Oil-Rich Alberta's Independence From Canada: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/trump-officials-secretly-met-group-pushing-for-oil-rich-albertas-independence-from-canada-report/): The report said US officials held at least three meetings since April 2025 with representatives of the Alberta Prosperity Project.
- [Russia Invites Ukraine President Zelenskyy To Moscow For Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/russia-invites-ukraine-president-zelenskyy-to-moscow-for-peace-talks/): The Kremlin’s statement came hours after it declined to comment on rumours that Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to stop striking each other’s energy infrastructure.
- [French ISIL suspects transferred from Syria allege torture in Iraqi prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/french-isil-suspects-transferred-from-syria-allege-torture-in-iraqi-prisons/): French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.
- [Spain launches probe as expired vaccines given to 253 children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/spain-launches-probe-as-expired-vaccines-given-to-253-children/): Basque health minister apologises, says expired vaccines pose no risk to 253 patients affected, mostly children.
- [Will killings by immigration agents cause another US government shutdown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/will-killings-by-immigration-agents-cause-another-us-government-shutdown/): The death of Alex Pretti has prompted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.
- [Hakan Fidan on Iran and Turkiye’s role in global security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/hakan-fidan-on-iran-and-turkiyes-role-in-global-security/): Turkish foreign minister warns against escalation with Iran, explaining how Ankara sees the future of regional security.
- [Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s compliance with Israel’s ban on network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/29/al-jazeera-denounces-youtubes-compliance-with-israels-ban-on-network/): Livestreams of Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Mubasher blocked in Israel.
- [Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/bill-gates-elon-musk-howard-lutnick-face-new-scrutiny-over-epstein-ties/): New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
- [Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-la-liga-teams-start-lineups/): Real Madrid’s turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.
- [‘Deep Civilisational Bonds’: PM Modi Receives Arab League Delegation At High-Level Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/deep-civilisational-bonds-pm-modi-receives-arab-league-delegation-at-high-level-meet/): PM Modi reiterated India’s support for the Palestinian people while meeting Arab foreign ministers in New Delhi.
- [German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/german-football-federation-rules-out-world-cup-boycott-to-oppose-trump/): German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
- [Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/pakistan-beat-australia-to-seal-cricket-series-in-t20-world-cup-warm-up/): Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
- [‘Send Scammer Ilhan Omar Back To Somalia’: Trump Claims Minnesota Fraud Exceeds $19 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/send-scammer-ilhan-omar-back-to-somalia-trump-claims-minnesota-fraud-exceeds-19-billion/): Trump made the remarks in a Truth Social post on Saturday, alleging that fraud in Minnesota was far higher than earlier estimates.
- [Saudi Defence Minister Warns Trump Holding Back On Bombing Iran Would 'Embolden Regime': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/saudi-defence-minister-warns-trump-holding-back-on-bombing-iran-would-embolden-regime-report/): Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said President Trump holding back on military action against Iran would embolden the regime, according to a report.
- [US journalists arrested for covering anti-ICE protest at church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-journalists-arrested-for-covering-anti-ice-protest-at-church/): Two journalists were arrested and taken to court in the US for covering an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church.
- [Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/drone-strikes-in-ethiopias-tigray-kill-one-amid-fears-of-renewed-conflict/): The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
- [Iran’s Hand On Trigger To Hit US Interests, Warns Pezeshkian Campaign Advisor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/irans-hand-on-trigger-to-hit-us-interests-warns-pezeshkian-campaign-advisor-exclusive/): During the interview, Ali Asghar Shafieian also offered a rare inside account of why regime change in Tehran remains largely a Western wish rather than a realistic outcome
- [Israel Wants Regime Change In Iran, Turns Towards Donald Trump To Deliver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/israel-wants-regime-change-in-iran-turns-towards-donald-trump-to-deliver/): Israel stays silent as US military builds up in the Middle East, with Netanyahu privately urging Washington to strike Iran while fears of limited action to persist.
- [Madison Square Garden warns brawlers of life bans before Lopez vs Stevenson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/madison-square-garden-warns-brawlers-of-life-bans-before-lopez-vs-stevenson/): New York venue Madison Square Gardens issues warning before Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson and Knicks vs Lakers bill.
- [Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing Australian Open final chances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/sabalenka-really-upset-at-blowing-australian-open-final-chances/): Following back-to-back Australian Open wins, Aryna Sabalenka has now lost consecutive finals with Elena Rybakina defeat.
- [Powerful Explosion Rocks Iran's Bandar Abbas, Damages Residential Building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/powerful-explosion-rocks-irans-bandar-abbas-damages-residential-building/): The blast occurred in an eight-storey structure located on Moallem Boulevard, destroying two floors of the building and damaging nearby vehicles and shops.
- [Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/why-have-rapper-ghalis-israel-comments-led-to-winter-olympics-criticism/): The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali’s inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.
- [Djokovic vs Alcaraz – Australian Open final: Start time, head-to-head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-final-start-time-head-to-head/): The veteran icon faces the young champion as their inter-generational tennis rivalry sets up a blockbuster showdown.
- [President Diaz-Canel slams Trump’s bid to ‘suffocate’ Cuba’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/president-diaz-canel-slams-trumps-bid-to-suffocate-cubas-economy/): Cuba’s leader says US president’s threat to impose tariffs on countries providing oil is ‘fascist, criminal, genocidal’.
- [Rybakina shocks Sabalenka to win Australian Open tennis final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/rybakina-shocks-sabalenka-to-win-australian-open-tennis-final/): Fifth seed Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open tennis final beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
- [Bangladesh And Pakistan Resume Direct Flights After 14 Years, What Does It Mean For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/bangladesh-and-pakistan-resume-direct-flights-after-14-years-what-does-it-mean-for-india/): Bangladesh and Pakistan resume direct flights after 14 years, amid defence talks on JF-17 jets and political changes in Dhaka, signaling a major reset in South Asian relations.
- [Iran’s president says Trump, Netanyahu, EU stirred tensions during protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/irans-president-says-trump-netanyahu-eu-stirred-tensions-during-protests/): Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign powers ‘took advantage’ of the country’s problems and ‘provoked’ society.
- [Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza’s survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/why-attacking-unrwa-is-attacking-gazas-survival/): The UN agency is able to provide much-needed services to the entire Strip at scale, but it is prevented from doing so.
- [Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/officials-defend-conditions-at-pre-olympic-race-after-vonn-crash/): Crans-Montana event was cancelled after Linsey Vonn was third of first six skiers to crash, but race was deemed safe.
- [‘Like judgement day’: Sudanese doctor recounts escape from el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/like-judgement-day-sudanese-doctor-recounts-escape-from-el-fasher/): Physician who fled the city’s last functioning hospital recounts RSF assault on the capital of North Darfur province.
- [Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/judge-blocks-us-govt-move-to-end-deportation-protections-for-ethiopians/): Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- [‘Not A Good Ally To US’: Nikki Haley’s Son Nalin Goes On Anti-India Rant On X, Draws Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/not-a-good-ally-to-us-nikki-haleys-son-nalin-goes-on-anti-india-rant-on-x-draws-backlash/): Nalin, who projects himself as a MAGA spokesperson, accused India of sending cheap labour to the US while buying oil from Iran and weapons from Russia.
- [LIVE: Israel kills 12, including 6 children, in new Gaza ceasefire breach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/live-israel-kills-12-including-6-children-in-new-gaza-ceasefire-breach/): Israel carries out deadly attacks in Gaza a day before the Rafah crossing is due to reopen.
- [Suspected separatists kill 8 Pakistani policemen in ‘coordinated’ attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/suspected-separatists-kill-8-pakistani-policemen-in-coordinated-attacks/): Pakistan has been battling a separatist movement in Balochistan for decades.
- [Has Brexit achieved its objectives six years on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/has-brexit-achieved-its-objectives-six-years-on/): Six years after leaving the EU, has it achieved its objectives?
- ['Promotes Economic Openness': UAE Welcomes 'Mother Of All Deals' Between India, EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/promotes-economic-openness-uae-welcomes-mother-of-all-deals-between-india-eu/): UAE Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri said the India-EU FTA “reflects the commitment of both sides to promoting free trade and economic openness.”
- ['Balance Of Power Changing': Elon Musk As IMF Report Shows India, China Leading 2026 GDP Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/balance-of-power-changing-elon-musk-as-imf-report-shows-india-china-leading-2026-gdp-growth/): Elon Musk reposted an IMF-based chart, saying the “balance of power is changing” as China and India together were shown to drive nearly 44% of global growth in 2026.
- [US Government Enters Partial Shutdown: What Triggered It And How Long It May Last](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-government-enters-partial-shutdown-what-triggered-it-and-how-long-it-may-last/): The shutdown could end quickly with minimal disruption if the House passes the Senate’s funding deal once lawmakers return to Washington on Monday.
- [Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/israeli-forces-kill-12-palestinians-across-gaza-attacks-reported-in-rafah/): Multiple attacks across the besieged enclave a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing.
- [Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/gazas-collapsing-economy-drives-youth-to-create-unconventional-solutions/): Innovation becomes a go-to strategy for Gaza’s youth as they battle unemployment in a hostile economic environment.
- [Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/luka-doncic-posts-37-point-triple-double-as-lakers-crush-wizards/): Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New ‍York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
- [Injured Pat Cummins out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/injured-pat-cummins-out-of-australias-t20-world-cup-squad/): Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins after he failed to recover in time for the tournament.
- [‘We Are Ashamed’: Pakistan PM Admits ‘Begging For Money’ Around The World With Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/we-are-ashamed-pakistan-pm-admits-begging-for-money-around-the-world-with-asim-munir/): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said how he and Asim Munir felt embarrassed while seeking financial help from foreign countries.
- [Former Google Engineer Convicted In US For Stealing AI Secrets For His Company In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/former-google-engineer-convicted-in-us-for-stealing-ai-secrets-for-his-company-in-china/): Linwei Ding was found guilty of seven counts of trade secrets theft and seven counts of economic espionage for stealing Google’s secrets for his Chinese company.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Showered Ex-Obama Lawyer With Lavish Gifts, Expensive Spa Treatment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/jeffrey-epstein-showered-ex-obama-lawyer-with-lavish-gifts-expensive-spa-treatment-report/): Former White House lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler received luxury gifts and exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein after leaving government service, a report has claimed.
- ['Disgruntled Liar': Bill Gates Hits Back After Epstein Files Suggest He Caught STD From Russians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/disgruntled-liar-bill-gates-hits-back-after-epstein-files-suggest-he-caught-std-from-russians/): The newly released Epstein files suggested that Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease from sex with “Russian girls” and asked for antibiotics from his then-wife Melinda.
- [Elon Musk Sought Visit To Epstein Island In 2014, But Did Not Go, Reveals New Email Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/elon-musk-sought-visit-to-epstein-island-in-2014-but-did-not-go-reveals-new-email-records/): Elon Musk is among many business and political figures named in the Justice Department’s mass release of Epstein files
- [BLA Fighters Attack 7 Cities In Pakistan’s Balochistan, Situation In Quetta Critical | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/bla-fighters-attack-7-cities-in-pakistans-balochistan-situation-in-quetta-critical-exclusive/): Operation Herof: Police vans, police stations and jails attacked; series of explosions and intense gunfire reported; BLA terrorists take control of Eastern Bypass
- [How does ICE spend its budget? And who profits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/how-does-ice-spend-its-budget-and-who-profits/): ICE now has a larger budget than the FBI, bigger even than the militaries of 170 countries. So where does that money go?
- [LIVE: Iran announces live-fire naval drills near US warships amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/live-iran-announces-live-fire-naval-drills-near-us-warships-amid-tensions/): US army warns Iran that it will not tolerate ‘unsafe’ manoeuvres such as flights over US warships.
- [Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez announces prisoner amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/venezuelas-acting-president-delcy-rodriguez-announces-prisoner-amnesty/): Rodriguez calls for healing ‘wounds left by political confrontation’ and says notorious El Helicoide prison to shut.
- [Wave of Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/wave-of-israeli-air-strikes-hit-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Israeli air strikes pound areas in southern Lebanon in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- [Shipping giant Maersk to take over Panama Canal ports after court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/shipping-giant-maersk-to-take-over-panama-canal-ports-after-court-ruling/): Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China.
- [Epstein Offered ‘Trustworthy Russian Friend’ To Former Prince Andrew: What DoJ Email Dump Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/epstein-offered-trustworthy-russian-friend-to-former-prince-andrew-what-doj-email-dump-reveals/): One email, sent from an account labelled “The Duke” and believed to be linked to Andrew, offered dinner at Buckingham Palace and promised “lots of privacy”.
- [US Government Shuts Down As Budget Approval Misses Funding Deadline: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-government-shuts-down-as-budget-approval-misses-funding-deadline-report/): The US government slipped into a partial shutdown after Congress missed a 2026 budget deadline, following stalled talks over fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis.
- [Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Seen Crouching Over Woman In Creepy Photo From New Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-seen-crouching-over-woman-in-creepy-photo-from-new-epstein-files/): In one photograph, Andrew is seen crouched on all fours over a woman – whose face is redacted – lying on the floor with her arms spread on the carpet.
- [India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting Today After 10-Year Gap: What’s On Agenda & Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/india-arab-foreign-ministers-meeting-today-after-10-year-gap-whats-on-agenda-why-it-matters/): Syria is expected participation at the India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting could mark the first ministerial-level contact with New Delhi in years.
- ['Actually My Goals': Elon Musk Reacts To His JoJo-Style Anime Avatar Ft Grok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/actually-my-goals-elon-musk-reacts-to-his-jojo-style-anime-avatar-ft-grok/): A user generated an anime-style avatar of Elon Musk inspired by the illustration style of the popular series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
- [Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/myanmar-election-delivers-walkover-win-for-military-backed-political-party/): Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.
- [Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Visited Epstein's Island For Lunch, New Files Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/trumps-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-visited-epsteins-island-for-lunch-new-files-reveal/): The new files revealed that Epstein and Lutnick made plans to meet for lunch on December 23, 2012, on Epstein’s Caribbean island, Little Saint James.
- [T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where’s India vs Pakistan and the final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/t20-world-cup-2026-stadiums-wheres-india-vs-pakistan-and-the-final/): Al Jazeera’s guide to the eight venues that will host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India and Sri Lanka.
- [US Senate approves spending package, but short government shutdown likely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-senate-approves-spending-package-but-short-government-shutdown-likely/): US gov’t funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown.
- [US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-approves-6-6bn-sale-of-attack-helicopters-assault-vehicles-to-israel/): The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Epstein Files: Zohran Mamdani’s Mother Mira Nair Mentioned In Email Linked To Her 2009 Film Afterparty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/epstein-files-zohran-mamdanis-mother-mira-nair-mentioned-in-email-linked-to-her-2009-film-afterparty/): Epstein files reveal Mira Nair, Bill Clinton, Jeff Bezos were present at Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2009 afterparty for Amelia.
- [New Epstein Files Include Allegations Against Donald Trump, DOJ Denies Inappropriate Conduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/new-epstein-files-include-allegations-against-donald-trump-doj-denies-inappropriate-conduct/): The new Epstein documents compiled by the FBI include several allegations against Donald Trump, including sexual abuse, which the White House and Justice Department denied.
- [‘To Dear G…’: Epstein Files Mention US First Lady’s Email To Maxwell As Journalists Dig Into ‘Melania Boyfriend’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/to-dear-g-epstein-files-mention-us-first-ladys-email-to-maxwell-as-journalists-dig-into-melania-boyfriend/): The latest Epstein files reveal emails exchange between Melania Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell, while separate messages refer to journalists pursuing a ‘Melania boyfriend’ lead.
- ['We'll See What Happens': Trump Says Iran Seeks Deal On Nuclear Programme To Avoid US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/well-see-what-happens-trump-says-iran-seeks-deal-on-nuclear-programme-to-avoid-us-strikes/): Trump has dispatched a US ‘armada’ toward Iran, renewing warnings of possible military action over the killing of protesters or any move to restart its nuclear programme.
- [Geopolitics At Boarding Gate: Indian Tourist Footfall Drops 63% To Azerbaijan, 34% To Turkey | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/geopolitics-at-boarding-gate-indian-tourist-footfall-drops-63-to-azerbaijan-34-to-turkey-exclusive/): Operation Sindoor was paused by India on May 10 last year, after which the role played by Turkey and Azerbaijan in backing Pakistan had come to light
- [US Offers Venezuelan Oil To India As Russian Crude Imports Shrink: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-offers-venezuelan-oil-to-india-as-russian-crude-imports-shrink-report/): The United States has told India it can soon resume Venezuelan oil purchases to replace shrinking Russian supplies, a report has claimed.
- [Over 200 Killed In Coltan Mine Collapse In Eastern DR Congo: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/over-200-killed-in-coltan-mine-collapse-in-eastern-dr-congo-report/): Over 200 people died in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rescue efforts are underway,
- [Bill Gates Caught STD From Russian Girls, Secretly Gave Antibiotics To Melinda, Epstein Files Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/bill-gates-caught-std-from-russian-girls-secretly-gave-antibiotics-to-melinda-epstein-files-claim/): A new set of file release has made some explosive claims attributed to Jeffrey Epstein about Bill Gates, which the billionaire has categorically denied.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1437/): These are the key developments from day 1,437 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Missing statue of golf legend Ballesteros found chopped in pieces in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/missing-statue-of-golf-legend-ballesteros-found-chopped-in-pieces-in-spain/): A man has been arrested by police in Spain after they recovered a stolen statue of the late golfer Seve Ballesteros.
- [More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/more-than-200-killed-in-mine-collapse-in-eastern-dr-congo-report/): Rights groups have raised concerns over conditions at the mine, which supplies about 15 percent of the world’s coltan.
- [Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/is-trumps-choice-for-us-fed-chair-a-chameleon-or-a-solid-pick/): Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.
- [The Epstein Files Dump: What 3.5 Million Pages Reveal With Trump, Musk, Clinton Mentioned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/the-epstein-files-dump-what-3-5-million-pages-reveal-with-trump-musk-clinton-mentioned/): However, users initially reported that several specific files—including those containing unverified complaints against President Trump—had been removed
- [UN nuclear watchdog discusses Ukraine nuclear safety risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/un-nuclear-watchdog-discusses-ukraine-nuclear-safety-risks/): Russian attacks on Ukraine’s electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown.
- [Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/iran-says-ready-for-fair-talks-with-us-but-not-under-shadow-of-threats/): Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
- [What do China and the UK want from each other?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/what-do-china-and-the-uk-want-from-each-other/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
- [After Trump call, Russia agrees to pause attacks on Kyiv amid cold spell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/after-trump-call-russia-agrees-to-pause-attacks-on-kyiv-amid-cold-spell/): The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and nearby towns until February 1, after a request from the US.
- [ISIL claims responsibility for Niger airport attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/isil-claims-responsibility-for-niger-airport-attack/): Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.
- [Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues to block aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/rafah-reopening-set-for-sunday-as-israel-continues-to-block-aid/): Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years.
- [What’s next for Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/whats-next-for-venezuela/): We explore what’s in store for Venezuela after the capture of President Maduro by US personnel in Caracas.
- [US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launches Pretti killing probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-protesters-begin-nationwide-strike-as-doj-launches-pretti-killing-probe/): Protesters call for ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ in response to Trump’s deadly immigration enforcement crackdown.
- [Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/confusion-grows-over-state-of-us-iran-negotiations/): The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.
- [Pakistan Scraps One-Document Border Regime With Iran, Mandates Passport-Visa Travel | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/pakistan-scraps-one-document-border-regime-with-iran-mandates-passport-visa-travel-exclusive/): Only commuters holding a valid passport and visa will be permitted to cross the Pakistan-Iran border under the new policy.
- ['Hybrid' Confession: PM Sharif Admits Military Is Pakistan’s True Economic Engine | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/hybrid-confession-pm-sharif-admits-military-is-pakistans-true-economic-engine-exclusive-details/): Shehbaz Sharif also claimed that the unprecedented level of civil-military unity would soon leave India ‘astonished’ and ‘puzzled’
- [Iran’s Nuclear Programme: What It Is And Why It Matters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/irans-nuclear-programme-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/): Iran’s nuclear programme, spotlighted by uranium enrichment and JCPOA collapse, raises tensions as Iran holds 441 kg of 60 percent uranium, posing a threat to Israel if weaponized.
- [US Department of Justice releases three million new Epstein documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-department-of-justice-releases-three-million-new-epstein-documents/): Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says Friday’s release fulfills a requirement established by congressional law.
- [Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/guterres-warns-un-faces-imminent-financial-collapse/): UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body’s financial rules.
- [2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Was Illegally Leaked Before Announcement, Says Institute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/2025-nobel-peace-prize-winner-was-illegally-leaked-before-announcement-says-institute/): Machado, 58, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for what the committee called as her tireless efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela.
- [US Justice Department Releases A New Lot Of 3 Million Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-justice-department-releases-a-new-lot-of-3-million-epstein-files/): The US Justice Department released over 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images on Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection to Minnesota ICE protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/journalist-don-lemon-arrested-in-connection-to-minnesota-ice-protest/): Press freedom groups decry arrest of former CNN anchor as lawyer pledges to fight charges ‘vigorously’.
- [South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/south-africa-orders-expulsion-of-israeli-envoy-declared-persona-non-grata/): South Africa accuses Israeli representative of ‘gross abuse of diplomatic privilege’ as Israel orders reciprocal move.
- [Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/vonn-says-winter-olympics-comeback-dream-not-over-despite-injury-in-crash/): Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn’s crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.
- [US judge rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO killing case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-judge-rules-luigi-mangione-wont-face-death-penalty-in-ceo-killing-case/): Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges.
- [Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/bombardier-stock-dives-on-trump-threats-of-50-tariff-on-canadian-planes/): Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier’s planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.
- [Luigi Mangione Won't Face Death Penalty In CEO Murder Case, US Judge Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/luigi-mangione-wont-face-death-penalty-in-ceo-murder-case-us-judge-rules/): Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed two federal charges that could have carried capital punishment — murder and using a firearm fitted with a silencer
- [Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/why-has-burkina-faso-banned-political-parties-and-whats-next/): It’s the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
- [Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/can-trumps-madman-theory-reshape-iran-and-the-middle-east/): The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
- [MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/msf-says-it-will-not-hand-over-staff-details-to-israeli-authorities/): The Israel’s military has killed more than 1,700 health workers since the start of the war.
- [In Tit-For-Tat Move, Israel Expels South African Envoy As Tensions Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/in-tit-for-tat-move-israel-expels-south-african-envoy-as-tensions-soar/): Earlier, South Africa declared Ariel Seidman, the most senior Israeli diplomat in Pretoria, persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country.
- [Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/zverev-slams-alcaraz-timeout-after-loss-in-longest-australian-open-semi/): Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.
- [US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/us-iran-tensions-the-diplomatic-scramble-to-prevent-a-war/): Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
- [Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/trump-nominates-kevin-warsh-to-replace-powell-as-fed-chair/): Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
- [Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/djokovic-beats-sinner-as-history-and-alcaraz-await-in-australian-open-final/): Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
- [Once ‘Iron Brothers’, Now Rivals: How Yemen Split Saudi And UAE, And Who Holds The Upper Hand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/30/once-iron-brothers-now-rivals-how-yemen-split-saudi-and-uae-and-who-holds-the-upper-hand/): The Saudi-UAE split, exposed in Yemen and deepened by new global alliances, raises a defining question: which Gulf power is now stronger?
- [Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/israel-orders-eviction-of-bedouins-as-settlers-target-west-bank-schools/): Israeli forces order the expulsion of 40 Bedouins near Ramallah as settlers attack schools and homes in other locations.
- [‘Expect A Strike Within 48 Hours’: Serbian President Links Possible Iran Attack To Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/expect-a-strike-within-48-hours-serbian-president-links-possible-iran-attack-to-epstein-files/): The Serbian president suggested the Epstein document dump could be followed by military action against Iran.
- [Ukraine Thanks Elon Musk For 'Proactive' Support As SpaceX Stops Russia's Starlink Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/ukraine-thanks-elon-musk-for-proactive-support-as-spacex-stops-russias-starlink-use/): Fedorov said Ukraine was now developing a system to ensure that only authorised Starlink terminals work on Ukrainian territory.
- [China’s Xi Ramps Up Push For Yuan To Rival Dollar As Global Trade Currency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/chinas-xi-ramps-up-push-for-yuan-to-rival-dollar-as-global-trade-currency/): Xi Jinping urges building a strong yuan to boost its global use and challenge US dollar dominance, with China expanding CIPS, currency swaps, and BRICS cooperation.
- [‘Military Victory In Sight In Ukraine’: Russia’s Ex-PM Says Moscow Must Think Of What Comes Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/military-victory-in-sight-in-ukraine-russias-ex-pm-says-moscow-must-think-of-what-comes-next/): Dmitry Medvedev claims Russia’s military victory in Ukraine is visible, urges focus on post-conflict plans, and praises Trump’s peacemaker efforts and unique governing style.
- [Russian Drone Strikes Bus Carrying Miners, Killing 12 In Ukraine's Dnipro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/russian-drone-strikes-bus-carrying-miners-killing-12-in-ukraines-dnipro/): A Russian drone attack near Ternivka in Dnipropetrovsk killed at least 12 mine workers from a DTEK facility as they returned from their shift.
- [LA Olympics chief Wasserman issues Maxwell apology, but denies Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/la-olympics-chief-wasserman-issues-maxwell-apology-but-denies-epstein-ties/): Files published by the US Justice Department included flirtatious emails between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- [Venezuela rights activist Javier Tarazona freed amid prisoner release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/venezuela-rights-activist-javier-tarazona-freed-amid-prisoner-release/): Tarazona freed after four years in prison on ‘terrorism’ and conspiracy charges.
- [Man Utd strike late as Carrick extends perfect start in Fulham thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/man-utd-strike-late-as-carrick-extends-perfect-start-in-fulham-thriller/): Manchester United produce stunning winner to beat Fulham 3-2 in Premier League thriller at Old Trafford.
- [Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/israel-says-it-will-ban-msf-from-operating-in-gaza/): Medical charity has been barred for not providing Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in enclave.
- [‘Powerful Ships Headed In That Direction’: Trump Hopes Iran Will Negotiate ‘Something Acceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/powerful-ships-headed-in-that-direction-trump-hopes-iran-will-negotiate-something-acceptable/): Trump’s remarks come amid a US naval build-up near Iran, signs of tentative movement towards talks, and lingering tensions after Tehran’s crackdown on protests.
- [Bangladesh Jamaat Chief Deletes X Post Comparing Working Women To ‘Prostitutes’ After Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/bangladesh-jamaat-chief-deletes-x-post-comparing-working-women-to-prostitutes-after-backlash/): The now-deleted post stated that pushing women into public life in the name of modernity led to exploitation and moral degradation, calling it “another form of prostitution”.
- [Israel To Ban Doctors Without Borders In Gaza Over Refusal To Provide Staff List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/israel-to-ban-doctors-without-borders-in-gaza-over-refusal-to-provide-staff-list/): Israel ends Doctors Without Borders operations in Gaza over refusal to share Palestinian staff lists, citing security concerns. MSF says 15 staff killed.
- [Mbappe’s late penalty gives edgy Real Madrid 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/mbappes-late-penalty-gives-edgy-real-madrid-2-1-win-over-rayo-vallecano/): Real Madrid earn ⁠a hard-fought victory over their local ​rivals and move within one point of league leaders Barcelona.
- [Sexy Gazes To Flirt Tips: Chinese Woman Makes Over Rs 30 Crore Teaching Women To Woo Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/sexy-gazes-to-flirt-tips-chinese-woman-makes-over-rs-30-crore-teaching-women-to-woo-men/): Zhou, in her late 40s and from Changsha, left her banking career to start a beauty salon before founding the Black and White Sexual Intelligence School.
- ['Balance Of Power Changing': Elon Musk After IMF Data Shows India Above US In Global GDP Growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/balance-of-power-changing-elon-musk-after-imf-data-shows-india-above-us-in-global-gdp-growth/): According to the data, India and China together are expected to drive nearly 43.6 per cent of global growth, with India alone accounting for 17 per cent.
- [Trump Claims Latest Epstein Files Release ‘Absolves Him’ As Democrats Question Missing Documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trump-claims-latest-epstein-files-release-absolves-him-as-democrats-question-missing-documents/): Trump says the latest Epstein files clear him, as Democrats and survivors question whether key documents are still being withheld.
- ['I Quit, It’s Too Cold...': Man's Last Call With Friend Before His Boat Sank In Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/i-quit-its-too-cold-mans-last-call-with-friend-before-his-boat-sank-in-sea/): Captain Gus Sanfilippo and his crew from Lily Jean went missing after their boat capsized off Massachusetts. One body was found, and the Coast Guard suspended the search.
- [Train Crashes Into Truck During Winter Storm In US, No Fatalities Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/train-crashes-into-truck-during-winter-storm-in-us-no-fatalities-reported/): A train collided with a stranded truck in Gastonia, North Carolina during a winter storm. No injuries occurred are reported so far.
- [These are the Palestinians that Israel killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/these-are-the-palestinians-that-israel-killed-during-gazas-ceasefire/): Israel has killed more than 500 Palestinians since agreeing to end its genocidal war under a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
- [Trilateral Ukraine talks to resume in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trilateral-ukraine-talks-to-resume-in-abu-dhabi-on-wednesday-zelenskyy/): Second round of talks to follow negotiations last month that appeared to make little progress on key issue of territory.
- [Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/khartoum-airport-receives-first-scheduled-flight-since-start-of-sudan-war/): Celebrations as flight carries dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to Sudanese capital.
- [Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India on February 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-on-february-15/): This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
- [After Hasina’s Exile Audio, All Eyes On Joy’s First Public Address In India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/after-hasinas-exile-audio-all-eyes-on-joys-first-public-address-in-india-exclusive/): This will mark Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s first direct participation in a public event on foreign soil, particularly India
- [Woman Stabbed To Death In 'Busy' North London Street, Man Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/woman-stabbed-to-death-in-busy-north-london-street-man-arrested/): A 50-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Willesden, London. A 30-year-old man was arrested for murder. Metropolitan Police continue their investigation and reassure residents.
- [‘They Traded Their Interests’: Lavrov Says European Elites Using Ukraine To Fight Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/they-traded-their-interests-lavrov-says-european-elites-using-ukraine-to-fight-russia/): Lavrov accused European elites of sacrificing national interests for Ukraine, deepening reliance on the United States.
- ['Name Cockroach After Ex': These Zoos Offer Hilarious Valentine’s Day Gift For Scorned Lovers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/name-cockroach-after-ex-these-zoos-offer-hilarious-valentines-day-gift-for-scorned-lovers/): Orientarium Zoo, Bronx Zoo, and Birmingham Zoo offer Valentine’s Day fundraisers letting people name Madagascar hissing cockroaches after exes, raising funds for animal care.
- [Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win Australian Open; completes career Slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/alcaraz-beats-djokovic-to-win-australian-open-completes-career-slam/): Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam and win 7 Slams with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 triumph.
- [Bangladeshi Youth Critical After Being Shot By New York Police; Cops Cite Knife Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/bangladeshi-youth-critical-after-being-shot-by-new-york-police-cops-cite-knife-threat/): Jabez Chakraborty, 22, is in critical condition after NYPD shot him in Queens when he allegedly threatened officers with a knife during a mental health crisis.
- [Slovak Prime Minister's National Security Adviser Lajcak Resigns Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/slovak-prime-ministers-national-security-adviser-lajcak-resigns-over-epstein-links/): Miroslav Lajcak resigned as Slovakia’s national security advisor after links to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced, with PMRobert Fico accepting his resignation amid intense media scrutiny.
- [Khamenei warns US of ‘regional war’ if Iran is attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/khamenei-warns-us-of-regional-war-if-iran-is-attacked/): Iran’s supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country’s oil and natural gas resources.
- [Saint-Maximin leaves Club America after children face racist attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/saint-maximin-leaves-club-america-after-children-face-racist-attacks/): Ex-Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin quits Mexican club after he posts: ‘Protecting my children is ‌my priority.’
- [Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-get-grammy-lifetime-achievement-award/): Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
- [Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/polls-open-in-costa-rica-as-centre-right-populists-aim-to-extend-mandate/): Laura Fernandez, President Chaves’s protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.
- [As Rafah reopens, Palestinians are ‘given an impossible choice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/as-rafah-reopens-palestinians-are-given-an-impossible-choice/): ‘It’s a crime that Palestinians are given an impossible choice.’
- [Starmer’s visit to China was not a reset, but a new way forward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/starmers-visit-to-china-was-not-a-reset-but-a-new-way-forward/): The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.
- [Four Moons Spotted Over Russia’s St. Petersburg In Rare Sky Phenomenon | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/four-moons-spotted-over-russias-st-petersburg-in-rare-sky-phenomenon-video/): The stargazers witnessed four moons, a rare paraselene phenomenon caused by moonlight refracting through ice crystals in cirrus clouds, creating haunting mock moons.
- [UAE To Host Ukraine-Russia-US Peace Talks On Feb 4-5: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/uae-to-host-ukraine-russia-us-peace-talks-on-feb-4-5-zelenskyy/): President Zelenskyy announced US, Russian and Ukrainian envoys will hold Ukraine war talks in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5, aiming for a dignified resolution.
- [How Western officials, media coverage pushed to discredit Gaza death toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/how-western-officials-media-coverage-pushed-to-discredit-gaza-death-toll/): Rights advocates say casting doubt over Gaza death toll dehumanised Palestinians as Israel acknowledges 70,000 killed.
- [India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/indias-budget-bets-on-infrastructure-manufacturing-amid-global-trade-war/): Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty.
- ['This Time It Will Be Regional War': Iran's Khamenei Warns US Against Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/this-time-it-will-be-regional-war-irans-khamenei-warns-us-against-attack/): Khamenei made the remarks as tensions rose sharply between Tehran and Washington after the US sent an aircraft carrier group and additional forces to the Gulf.
- [Iran Labels European Armies ‘Terrorist Groups’ In Tit-For-Tat Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/iran-labels-european-armies-terrorist-groups-in-tit-for-tat-move/): Iran labels European armies as terrorist groups after EU designates IRGC as terrorist over protest crackdown and escalating tensions with the US and the west.
- [UK PM Starmer urges ex-Prince Andrew to cooperate in Epstein files probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/uk-pm-starmer-urges-ex-prince-andrew-to-cooperate-in-epstein-files-probe/): Starmer says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before US Congress about past dealings with late sex offender.
- [Week in pictures: From Israel’s Gaza killings to Russian strikes in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/week-in-pictures-from-israels-gaza-killings-to-russian-strikes-in-ukraine/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Iran designates European armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/iran-designates-european-armies-terrorist-groups-in-retaliatory-move/): Iran has announced that it now considers all European Union militaries to be ‘terrorist groups’.
- [Coordinated Attacks Across Balochistan Shut Roads, Rail And Services, BLA Claims Responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/coordinated-attacks-across-balochistan-shut-roads-rail-and-services-bla-claims-responsibility/): Officials said the attacks followed a counterterrorism operation a day earlier in which four alleged BLA members were killed
- [‘No ICE in Italy’: Hundreds protest Winter Olympic deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/no-ice-in-italy-hundreds-protest-winter-olympic-deployment/): Hundreds of protesters in Italy have denounced plans to bring ICE agents from the US to the Winter Olympics in Milan.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/live-real-madrid-vs-rayo-vallecano-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Real host Rayo for a Madrid derby.
- [Gaza is on its way to becoming a semi-protectorate, just like Bosnia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/gaza-is-on-its-way-to-becoming-a-semi-protectorate-just-like-bosnia/): The Dayton Accords institutionalised foreign control over the Bosnian state. The peace plan for Gaza is doing the same.
- [‘Everyone here is corrupt’: What fuels the Balochistan separatist violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/everyone-here-is-corrupt-what-fuels-the-balochistan-separatist-violence/): As nearly 200 people, 17 of them civilians, are killed in coordinated rebel attacks, Islamabad must rethink response.
- [Hope flickers as lights return to war-scarred Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/hope-flickers-as-lights-return-to-war-scarred-aden/): Key southern Yemeni city enters delicate new phase as internationally recognised government re-establishes its presence.
- [Trump says India will start buying oil from Venezuela ‘as opposed to Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-india-will-start-buying-oil-from-venezuela-as-opposed-to-iran/): India is not importing significant amounts of Iranian oil owing to US sanctions as it turned to Russia for supplies.
- [Volkanovski wins featherweight title defence against Lopes at UFC 325](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/volkanovski-wins-featherweight-title-defence-against-lopes-at-ufc-325/): Alexander Volkanovski retains his UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Australia.
- [Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/campaign-to-boycott-israel-looks-to-future-after-gaza-ceasefire/): With the global spotlight shifting fom Gaza, the campaign to isolate Israel has never been more urgent, experts say.
- [Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/iran-designates-eu-armies-terrorist-groups-in-retaliatory-move/): Move comes after a European Union decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a ‘terrorist organisation’.
- [Yamal scores as Barcelona win at Elche to extend La Liga lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/yamal-scores-as-barcelona-win-at-elche-to-extend-la-liga-lead/): Teenage star Lamine Yamal opens the scoring after six minutes to set the foundation for a convincing Barcelona victory.
- [‘Deeply insecure’: Why Bangladeshi minorities are scared ahead of elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/deeply-insecure-why-bangladeshi-minorities-are-scared-ahead-of-elections/): A spate of recent attacks has amplified fears among the country’s religious minorities ahead of the February 12 vote.
- [‘Trauma does not define us’: Living with loss in wartime Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trauma-does-not-define-us-living-with-loss-in-wartime-ukraine/): Grief and resilience shape everyday life in Ukraine as Russia’s war causes deep psychological scars.
- [Trump says Iran and US are talking to avert military escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trump-says-iran-and-us-are-talking-to-avert-military-escalation/): Donald Trump says Iran is ‘seriously talking’ with the US and hopes that talks with Tehran will lead to a nuclear deal.
- [LIVE: Israel to partially open Rafah in Gaza as dozens killed in attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/live-israel-to-partially-open-rafah-in-gaza-as-dozens-killed-in-attacks/): Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only ‘limited movement of people’.
- [A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/a-vote-for-continuity-what-to-know-for-costa-ricas-presidential-election/): Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – U19 Cricket World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/live-india-vs-pakistan-u19-cricket-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of the crucial group stage match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
- [WHO Chief Warns Nipah Virus Cases Are Rare But Serious, Outbreak Limited To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/who-chief-warns-nipah-virus-cases-are-rare-but-serious-outbreak-limited-to-india/): Ghebreyesus said surveillance and testing of Nipah virus had been increased, prevention and control measures were in place in healthcare settings.
- [Turkey Rules Out Multilateral Defence Pact With Pakistan And Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/turkey-rules-out-multilateral-defence-pact-with-pakistan-and-saudi-arabia/): Turkish security sources pointed to Pakistan’s limited military capacity and capability, noting that Pakistan is already engaged on multiple fronts.
- [Elon Musk Praises China's Energy Boom, Says It Will Exceed America 'Either This Year Or Next'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/elon-musk-praises-chinas-energy-boom-says-it-will-exceed-america-either-this-year-or-next/): Elon Musk says China’s electricity generation, led by solar, will surpass America by 3X soon. At WEF Davos, he called solar the key to clean energy.
- [LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz – Australian Open 2026 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/live-novak-djokovic-vs-carlos-alcaraz-australian-open-2026-final/): Follow our live build-up, score, photos and text commentary stream from the men’s singles final at Melbourne Park.
- [Pakistan Security Forces Kill 92 Militants In Balochistan, 15 Personnel Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/pakistan-security-forces-kill-92-militants-in-balochistan-15-personnel-dead/): In a statement, the BLA said it targeted military, administrative and security structures, and claimed to have killed dozens of Pakistani security personnel.
- ['We've Already Made A Deal': Donald Trump Says India Will Buy Oil From Venezuela, Not Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/weve-already-made-a-deal-donald-trump-says-india-will-buy-oil-from-venezuela-not-iran/): Donald Trump said India would buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, calling the arrangement already agreed “in concept” and adding China could also join such a deal.
- ['Ill-Conceived': US Judge Orders Release Of 5-Year-Old Detained In ICE Raid Near Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/ill-conceived-us-judge-orders-release-of-5-year-old-detained-in-ice-raid-near-minneapolis/): The child was among four students detained by immigration officials in a Minneapolis suburb, according to the Columbia Heights Public School District.
- [Hotels In Europe, London Properties Worth £100 Million: Ayatollah's Son Mojtaba Khamenei's Wealth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/hotels-in-europe-london-properties-worth-100-million-ayatollahs-son-mojtaba-khameneis-wealth/): A recent investigate report exposes how Mojtaba indirectly holds over £100 million worth of properties in London’s upscale ‘Billionaire’s Row’.
- ['For The People Of Minneapolis': Bruce Springsteen Performs New ICE Protest Song](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/for-the-people-of-minneapolis-bruce-springsteen-performs-new-ice-protest-song/): Bruce Springsteen debuted ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at a solidarity show, honouring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, criticising ICE actions under Trump administration.
- [UK's Starmer Says Ex-Prince Andrew Should Testify Before Congress Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/uks-starmer-says-ex-prince-andrew-should-testify-before-congress-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said former Prince Andrew should testify before US lawmakers after new files detailed his continued contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [NASA Begins Practice Countdown For First US Crewed Mission To Moon In Over 50 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/nasa-begins-practice-countdown-for-first-us-crewed-mission-to-moon-in-over-50-years/): The space agency officially announced the countdown for the Artemis II launch, in which teams will fuel the rocket and run through a full range of operations for the lunar mission.
- [US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/us-envoy-arrives-in-venezuela-to-reopen-mission-after-seven-years/): Newly-appointed Laura Dogu’s visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
- [Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-get-grammys-lifetime-achievement-award/): Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’.
- ['Iran Negotiating, We'll See What Happens,' Says Donald Trump; Tehran Echoes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/iran-negotiating-well-see-what-happens-says-donald-trump-tehran-echoes/): Donald Trump said Iran was negotiating with the United States as Washington deployed naval forces and warned of possible military action.
- [Snow Leopard Mauls Skier Seconds After She Tries To Take Selfie In China’s Xinjiang | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/snow-leopard-mauls-skier-seconds-after-she-tries-to-take-selfie-in-chinas-xinjiang-video/): Harrowing footage showed the leopard sitting calmly beside the injured woman.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1438/): These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/us-judge-orders-release-of-five-year-old-and-father-from-ice-detention/): Judge says the case stemmed from ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ deportation quotas.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Playfully Chases Women Around Kitchen, Dances With Another In New Viral Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/jeffrey-epstein-playfully-chases-women-around-kitchen-dances-with-another-in-new-viral-videos/): Videos circulating on X appear to show Jeffrey Epstein chasing young women around a kitchen, and him dancing with another, though the authenticity could not be verified.
- [‘Say Please For Help’: Trump Says Federal Govt Won’t Handle Protests In Democrat-Run Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/say-please-for-help-trump-says-federal-govt-wont-handle-protests-in-democrat-run-cities/): Trump said state and local governments must protect their own property and also safeguard federal buildings, parks and facilities.
- [Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trump-orders-federal-agents-to-stay-away-from-protests-in-democrat-cities/): Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
- [How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/how-much-control-will-the-us-have-over-venezuelas-oil/): Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
- [Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/iranian-official-says-progress-made-on-talks-as-us-iran-tensions-persist/): Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
- [Iran Signals Progress On Talks With US As Trump Posts Video Claiming ‘Panic’ In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/iran-signals-progress-on-talks-with-us-as-trump-posts-video-claiming-panic-in-tehran/): Ali Larijani sees progress in Iran-US talks; Trump expects a deal but warns of conflict. Bandar Abbas blast was a gas leak. Pezeshkian urges peace.
- [Six Shot, Including Child, As Mardi Gras Parade Turns Violent In Louisiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/six-shot-including-child-as-mardi-gras-parade-turns-violent-in-louisiana/): Police took one person into custody after gunfire erupted during the carnival event.
- [Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/iraq-shia-bloc-reiterates-support-for-al-maliki-despite-trumps-threats/): The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
- [What Is Moltbook? AI Agents Build Social Network Of Their Own, Fuelling Fears Of A Revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/what-is-moltbook-ai-agents-build-social-network-of-their-own-fuelling-fears-of-a-revolt/): Moltbook is a new platform where AI agents post, comment and interact with each other while humans largely observe.
- [US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-judge-declines-to-halt-immigration-surge-in-minnesota-amid-protests/): Minneapolis mayor criticises judge’s ruling, calling the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown ‘an invasion’.
- [‘Huge Legal Win’: Trump Admin Celebrates As Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Bid To Keep ICE Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/huge-legal-win-trump-admin-celebrates-as-judge-blocks-minnesotas-bid-to-keep-ice-out/): The court ruled that Minnesota’s challenge to the ICE deployment was unlikely to succeed at this stage.
- [Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/peter-kornbluh-is-trump-pushing-a-new-imperialism-in-latin-america/): Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
- [Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/appropriating-the-death-count-manufacturing-consent-for-an-attack-on-iran/): Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
- [US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/us-envoy-witkoff-says-ukraine-talks-with-russia-productive/): The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
- [Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/tributes-pour-in-for-beloved-actress-catherine-ohara/): Actors and politicians honour O’Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic ‘brilliance’ and generosity.
- [Japan PM Gifts Keir Starmer Japanese Cat Goods For 10 Downing Street’s ‘Chief Mouser’ Larry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/japan-pm-gifts-keir-starmer-japanese-cat-goods-for-10-downing-streets-chief-mouser-larry/): The cat-themed gift for Starmer adds to a series of personal diplomatic moments under Sanae Takaichi, alongside meetings with Giorgia Meloni and South Korea’s President.
- [Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/milan-protests-decry-creeping-fascism-of-ice-role-at-winter-olympics/): Demonstrators in Milan protest United State’s ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
- [NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/nba-issues-76ers-paul-george-with-25-game-ban-for-drug-violation/): NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.
- [Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/explosion-in-irans-bandar-abbas-caused-by-gas-leak-official-says/): Local fire official says gas leak likely caused blast that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.
- [‘This Is All Performative’: Musk Says Arrests, Not File Releases, Key To Justice In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/this-is-all-performative-musk-says-arrests-not-file-releases-key-to-justice-in-epstein-case/): Musk’s comments came as newly released documents shed light on his past communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [‘Societies Targeted By Terror Have The Right To Defend Themselves’: Jaishankar To Arab Ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/01/31/societies-targeted-by-terror-have-the-right-to-defend-themselves-jaishankar-to-arab-ministers/): Jaishankar said the direction of events in Syria was critical for regional stability as India and Arab states face shared security challenges.
- [‘Terrorists Are Ruling Bangladesh’: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Calls For Boycott Of ‘Rigged’ Feb 12 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/terrorists-are-ruling-bangladesh-sheikh-hasinas-son-calls-for-boycott-of-rigged-feb-12-polls/): Sajeeb Wazed Joy urges Bangladesh citizens to boycott the February 12 election, calling it “rigged” and accusing extremists of dominating the volatile political scene.
- [Getting resources for Sudan is a ‘race against time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/getting-resources-for-sudan-is-a-race-against-time/): ‘Lack of resources in Sudan is very worrying’
- [Has the Trump administration overplayed its spin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/has-the-trump-administration-overplayed-its-spin/): Official lies after an ICE killing begin to backfire.
- [Zelenskyy warns of ‘logistics terror’ as Russia hits Ukraine railway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/zelenskyy-warns-of-logistics-terror-as-russia-hits-ukraine-railway/): Railway firm warns that routes in eastern Ukraine are becoming increasingly ‘high risk’, urges travellers to take buses.
- [Israeli strikes hit two more south Lebanon villages amid ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/israeli-strikes-hit-two-more-south-lebanon-villages-amid-ceasefire/): Israeli strikes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon in the latest attacks to occur amid a so-called “ceasefire.”
- [Modi to Kevin Rudd: How Epstein files set off a storm far beyond the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/modi-to-kevin-rudd-how-epstein-files-set-off-a-storm-far-beyond-the-us/): Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.
- [5-year-old Liam Ramos and father released from immigration detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/5-year-old-liam-ramos-and-father-released-from-immigration-detention/): Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from a US immigration detention facility.
- [Donald Trump Shares India Gate's Picture With A Message: 'Ours Will Be The Greatest...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/donald-trump-shares-india-gates-picture-with-a-message-ours-will-be-the-greatest/): Trump has grown attached to the idea of constructing a 250-foot-tall structure overlooking the Potomac River. The proposed monument is tentatively named the Independence Arch.
- ['Have No Problem To Pay': Tourists As Rome Levies Visitor's Fee At Trevi Fountain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/have-no-problem-to-pay-tourists-as-rome-levies-visitors-fee-at-trevi-fountain/): Trevi Fountain in Rome now charges Rs 216 for close access to its basin, aiming to manage crowds and fund maintenance. Locals, children under 6, and disabled visitors are exempt.
- [Balochistan Herof 2.0 Explained: Who Are These Rebels, And What Are They Fighting For? | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/balochistan-herof-2-0-explained-who-are-these-rebels-and-what-are-they-fighting-for-in-pics/): Baloch fighters’ Operation Herof Phase II has pushed the long-running Balochistan conflict back into the spotlight. Who are these rebels, and what are they fighting for?
- [Winter Olympics 2026: All to know about Milan-Cortina Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/winter-olympics-2026-all-to-know-about-milan-cortina-games/): Ice hockey, skating, alpine and freestyle skiing, and snowboarding events take centre stage as Olympics return to Italy.
- [Israel’s Rafah border scheme risks Gaza patients’ lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/israels-rafah-border-scheme-risks-gaza-patients-lives/): Israel is “reopening” Gaza’s Rafah border crossing but limiting transit to 50 patients daily.
- [How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/how-balochistan-attacks-threaten-pakistans-promises-to-china-trump/): Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan’s economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.
- [Pakistan Anti-Terror Court Issues Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Against Former PM Imran Khan's Sister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/pakistan-anti-terror-court-issues-non-bailable-arrest-warrants-against-former-pm-imran-khans-sister/): While Aleema Khan’s counsel sought an exemption from personal appearance, the court refused and told the police to apprehend her and produce her in court tomorrow
- [Trump Special Aide Witkoff To Meet Netanyahu, Hold Talks With Iran FM In Turkey: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/trump-special-aide-witkoff-to-meet-netanyahu-hold-talks-with-iran-fm-in-turkey-report/): Witkoff to meet Netanyahu in Israel while reports point to possible US-Iran nuclear talks in coming days
- [Politics behind Pakistan’s boycott of India T20 World Cup game, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/politics-behind-pakistans-boycott-of-india-t20-world-cup-game-experts-say/): Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.
- [Balochistan to Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is boycotting India World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/balochistan-to-bangladesh-why-pakistan-is-boycotting-india-world-cup-match/): Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.
- [Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/bangladesh-court-sentences-ex-pm-hasina-uk-lawmaker-niece-in-graft-case/): Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.
- [Iran’s economy falters as internet shutdown hits people, businesses hard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/irans-economy-falters-as-internet-shutdown-hits-people-businesses-hard/): The state-imposed blackout has disconnected Iranians from the world and choked off businesses.
- [Partial Reopening Of Rafah Crossing Allows 150 Palestinians To Exit, 50 To Enter Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/partial-reopening-of-rafah-crossing-allows-150-palestinians-to-exit-50-to-enter-egypt/): Rafah, Gaza’s only gateway to the outside world, is a key entry point for both people and goods.
- [Elephant Kills Tourist At Thai National Park, Third Victim Trampled To Death By Same Animal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/elephant-kills-tourist-at-thai-national-park-third-victim-trampled-to-death-by-same-animal/): The 65-year-old was out for a morning walk with his wife when he was trampled to death by an elephant named Oyewan.
- [‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/regavim-israels-new-rafah-border-site-carries-coded-annexation-message/): Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.
- [Video: Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopening came too late for this 3-year-old](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/video-gazas-rafah-crossing-reopening-came-too-late-for-this-3-year-old/): The long-awaited re-opening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing has been deemed too late for many seeking treatments.
- [Videos prompt concern about ICE raids in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/videos-prompt-concern-about-ice-raids-in-california/): ICE agents in California detained several residents, including a US citizen, amid a surge in immigration raids.
- [Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/iran-eyes-progress-towards-us-nuclear-talks-as-tension-eases/): Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.
- [Epstein Didn’t Act Alone? New Files Bring Elon Musk, Prince Andrew And Bill Clinton Into Focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/epstein-didnt-act-alone-new-files-bring-elon-musk-prince-andrew-and-bill-clinton-into-focus/): Several of the newly disclosed files contain allegations from survivors suggesting that Epstein arranged for girls and young women to be sexually exploited by other men.
- ['World Getting Very Dangerous': Russia Says It Does Not Want A Global Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/world-getting-very-dangerous-russia-says-it-does-not-want-a-global-conflict/): Dmitry Medvedev stated Moscow does not seek global conflict ahead of Russia-Ukraine-US peace talks, denying threats to Greenland and urging calm amid rising tensions with the West.
- [What Is The Arab League? Can Any Muslim Country Join? | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/what-is-the-arab-league-can-any-muslim-country-join-explained/): The Arab League aims to promote cooperation among member states and safeguard their shared political, economic, social and cultural interests
- [Poseidon: Why Russia's Underwater Nuke Drone Is Called Doomsday Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/poseidon-why-russias-underwater-nuke-drone-is-called-doomsday-weapon/): Poseidon is believed to be deployed from specialised nuclear submarines, most notably the Belgorod submarine, described as the longest submarine ever built
- [What we know about the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/what-we-know-about-the-limited-reopening-of-the-rafah-crossing/): Israel is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years, but only 150-200 people will be allowed to pass through.
- [In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/in-zimbabwe-millions-choose-funeral-insurance-over-pricey-medical-cover/): More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance.
- [ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/ice-agent-says-they-dont-need-a-warrant-to-arrest-people/): ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people
- [Venezuela rights activist freed after amnesty announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/venezuela-rights-activist-freed-after-amnesty-announcement/): Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been freed after more than four years.
- [Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/bangladesh-election-whats-at-stake-for-india-china-pakistan/): The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.
- [SC Stays DDA's Eviction Order For Over 800 Pakistani Hindus In Majnu Ka Tila Refugee Camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/sc-stays-ddas-eviction-order-for-over-800-pakistani-hindus-in-majnu-ka-tila-refugee-camp/): SC stays the eviction of about 800 Pakistani Hindus at Majnu ka Tila, Delhi, asking the Centre to respond in 4 weeks as they have citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
- ['He's Committed To Anti-Chinese Separatist Activity': Dalai Lama's Grammy Win Draws Beijing's Ire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/hes-committed-to-anti-chinese-separatist-activity-dalai-lamas-grammy-win-draws-beijings-ire/): China criticises the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama for Meditations The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the 68th Grammy Awards
- [22-Year-Old Australian Dies After Her Backpack Gets Caught In Japan Ski Lift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/22-year-old-australian-dies-after-her-backpack-gets-caught-in-japan-ski-lift/): Ella Day Brooke, 22, died after her backpack got caught on a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Japan. Australia is assisting her family as an investigation begins.
- [Iran Orders Start Of Talks With US On Nuclear Deal Amid Mounting Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/iran-orders-start-of-talks-with-us-on-nuclear-deal-amid-mounting-tensions-report/): The development comes a day after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran.
- [In Gaza, my sister and nieces were my life. Israel killed them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/in-gaza-my-sister-and-nieces-were-my-life-israel-killed-them/): Samia Alatrash recalls life before the war with her sister Samar and her two girls, and the night she lost her family.
- [Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/japan-deep-sea-hunt-finds-rare-earths-as-it-seeks-to-cut-reliance-on-china/): Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
- [Tibetan Plateau In Motion: Asia’s Map Could Change Due To Plate Collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/tibetan-plateau-in-motion-asias-map-could-change-due-to-plate-collision/): New satellite data shows Tibet’s plates flow like a liquid. India-Eurasia collision pushes eastern Tibet eastward by up to 25 mm per year
- [Earth To Moon And Back: Why Will The Artemis-II Crew Take The Cosmic Figure-8 Path](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/earth-to-moon-and-back-why-will-the-artemis-ii-crew-take-the-cosmic-figure-8-path/): NASA’s Orion will take the Artemis-II crew farther than humans have gone in decades, tracing a unique figure-8 orbit around the Moon
- [Game Over For F-35? How India Could Turn Su-57 Into World's Deadliest 5th-Gen Fighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/game-over-for-f-35-how-india-could-turn-su-57-into-worlds-deadliest-5th-gen-fighter/): India is developing the AMCA fighter, considering Su-57 and F-35, with experts favouring Indian avionics for better performance against China and Pakistan
- [Donald Trump Slams ‘Loser’ Trevor Noah, Warns Him Of Legal Action After Epstein Jibe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/donald-trump-slams-loser-trevor-noah-warns-him-of-legal-action-after-epstein-jibe/): Trump made it clear that whatever Noah said about him and former US President Bill Clinton is “incorrect.”
- [Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/video-hope-and-fear-in-syrian-areas-retaken-from-sdf-forces/): Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.
- [‘Redline’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/redline-global-ngos-working-in-gaza-defy-israels-threats-after-msf-ban/): Eight more charities say they will not hand Israel details about their Palestinian staff, fearing for their safety.
- [China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/china-carries-out-further-executions-of-myanmar-scam-centre-suspects/): Executions are part of broader crackdown by Beijing on scam centres across Southeast Asia built on an industrial scale.
- [China Losing Its Dominance Over Rare Earths Minerals? A US Discovery Offers New Hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/china-losing-its-dominance-over-rare-earths-minerals-a-us-discovery-offers-new-hope/): Scientists have developed a method to extract rare earth elements like neodymium from US coal tailings, potentially reducing reliance on China and boosting domestic supply
- [Grammy winners speak out against ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/grammy-winners-speak-out-against-ice/): Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.
- [Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/cuba-denies-security-threat-accusations-as-us-raises-pressure/): Havana says it is ready for ‘constructive engagement’ with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.
- [Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/right-wing-candidate-fernandez-declares-victory-in-costa-rica/): Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
- [Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/music-stars-target-ice-crackdown-at-grammys-ceremony/): ‘ICE out’, says Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Super Bowl appearance is set to be patrolled by ICE agents.
- [Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/grammy-winners-2026-bad-bunny-kendrick-lamar-and-ice-criticism/): Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.
- [Balochistan Separatists Crash Into Deputy Commissioner's House | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/balochistan-separatists-crash-into-deputy-commissioners-house-exclusive/): “At least 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel have been killed in last 40 hours in multiple counter-terrorism operations in the restive Balochistan province,” CM Bugti said
- [It’s Raining Lizards In The US As Powerful Blast Of Cold Hits After 100 Years!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/its-raining-lizards-in-the-us-as-powerful-blast-of-cold-hits-after-100-years/): Record cold and blizzards have battered the US. Freezing Florida saw iguanas fall from trees, while heavy snow in North Carolina triggered accidents and flight cancellations
- ['Can Be Worn At Indian Parties, Too': Jeffrey Epstein Revealed He Loved Pakistani Salwar-Kurta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/can-be-worn-at-indian-parties-too-jeffrey-epstein-revealed-he-loved-pakistani-salwar-kurta/): The US Department of Justice released new Epstein Files, revealing Jeffrey Epstein’s links high-profile individuals, and his fondness for Salwar-Kurta.
- [$75,000 Transfers, Pic In Underwear: Epstein Files Expose Ex-British Envoy Peter Mandelson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/75000-transfers-pic-in-underwear-epstein-files-expose-ex-british-envoy-peter-mandelson/): Lord Peter Mandelson, who was associated with the UK’s ruling Labour Party, has resigned following outrage over his links to the late financier.
- [Knicks beat Lakers; spoil LeBron James’s 32nd game at Madison Square Garden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/knicks-beat-lakers-spoil-lebron-jamess-32nd-game-at-madison-square-garden/): NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
- [In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/in-war-torn-ukraine-showing-sympathy-for-palestine-is-no-longer-a-taboo/): With Washington’s stance on Ukraine shifting, debates in Kyiv over Gaza continue to gain momentum.
- [Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens for limited traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/gazas-rafah-crossing-reopens-for-limited-traffic/): Reopening of the link between the enclave and Egypt is stipulated under the second phase of the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
- [A year after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, over 64,000 Lebanese displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/a-year-after-hezbollah-israel-ceasefire-over-64000-lebanese-displaced/): Many say they have received little support from government or Hezbollah, not enough to rebuild lives or homes destroyed.
- [China Suspends All Ground Operations In Gwadar After Attacks Across Balochistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/china-suspends-all-ground-operations-in-gwadar-after-attacks-across-balochistan-exclusive/): A top security source confirmed that Chinese nationals will no longer be physically present in Gwadar for the time being, with all projects placed under temporary suspension
- [Norway Diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen’s Derogatory ‘Indian And Snake’ Remark Revealed In Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/norway-diplomat-terje-rod-larsens-derogatory-indian-and-snake-remark-revealed-in-epstein-files/): The alleged email from Rød-Larsen, which includes an offensive comment about Indians, was made in response to a message forwarded to him by Epstein from an Indian politician.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Told Norway Crown Princess He Was On 'Wife Hunt'. Her Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/jeffrey-epstein-told-norway-crown-princess-he-was-on-wife-hunt-her-response/): The DOJ released Epstein Files naming Musk, Gates, Trump, and Princess Mette-Marit, who apologized for flirty emails. No wrongdoing found so far.
- [LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/live-wounded-palestinians-prepare-to-leave-gaza-as-israel-opens-rafah/): Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
- [US To Open H-1B Visa FY27 Registration From March 4 With New Rules, $100,000 Fee: How To Apply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/us-to-open-h-1b-visa-fy27-registration-from-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-how-to-apply/): USCIS said all H-1B cap registrations must be submitted through its online system. Employers without an account must create an organisational account.
- [Epstein Files Dump: 'Melania' Director Brett Ratner Seen Cuddling Woman With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/epstein-files-dump-melania-director-brett-ratner-seen-cuddling-woman-with-jeffrey-epstein/): Brett Ratner, director of Melania: 20 Days To History, appears in Epstein Files alongside Jeffrey Epstein. No wrongdoing indicated.
- [Baloch Fighters Release Photos Of Two Women Who Carried Out Suicide Attack Against Pakistani Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/baloch-fighters-release-photos-of-two-women-who-carried-out-suicide-attack-against-pakistani-forces/): The Balochistan Liberation Army said two women were among its “fidayeen” attackers, while Pakistani authorities disputed the group’s claims about casualties.
- [The Epstein Files Are A Who's Who Of Power: What Three Million Pages Tell Us So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/the-epstein-files-are-a-whos-who-of-power-what-three-million-pages-tell-us-so-far/): The release uncovers Epstein’s extensive list of contacts, the tone of his communications with them, & claims he documented about some of the world’s most prominent personalities.
- ['Felt Sick To My Stomach': Bryan Johnson Recalls Video Call With Jeffrey Epstein 8 Years Ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/felt-sick-to-my-stomach-bryan-johnson-recalls-video-call-with-jeffrey-epstein-8-years-ago/): American tech billionaire Bryan Johnson said a brief video call with Jeffrey Epstein years ago left him feeling sick to his stomach.
- [Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/pakistani-forces-kill-145-fighters-in-balochistan-after-deadly-attacks/): Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
- [Ex-Prince Andrew Shared Daughters’ Photos With Sex Offender Epstein, New Emails Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/ex-prince-andrew-shared-daughters-photos-with-sex-offender-epstein-new-emails-reveal/): New emails show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared photos of his daughters with Jeffrey Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, fueling ongoing controversy.
- [How Anti-ICE Sentiment, Immigration Debate Hogged The Limelight At Grammy Awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/how-anti-ice-sentiment-immigration-debate-hogged-the-limelight-at-grammy-awards/): The night, which is dedicated to celebrating music’s biggest achievements, was marked by a visible cultural stand as performers called out the humanitarian crisis unfolding in US
- [‘We Know About Your Mom’: Zohran Mamdani Heckled After Epstein Files Mention Mira Nair | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/we-know-about-your-mom-zohran-mamdani-heckled-after-epstein-files-mention-mira-nair-watch/): Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair’s name came across an email linked to a 2009 social event hosted at the house of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s friend.
- [Laura Fernandez leads early results in Costa Rica’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/laura-fernandez-leads-early-results-in-costa-ricas-presidential-election/): Laura Fernandez of the governing PPSO party leads presidential race with 53.01 percent of the vote, early results show.
- [‘Soft On Crime’: Trump Says Democrats Prioritise Criminals Over American Citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/soft-on-crime-trump-says-democrats-prioritise-criminals-over-american-citizens/): Donald Trump accused Democrats of being soft on crime, claiming they protect violent offenders over American citizens and patriots, stating this is not what America stands for.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1439/): These are the key developments from day 1,439 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/trump-to-close-kennedy-center-for-renovations-amid-backlash-from-performers/): US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
- ['Nobody Fought Harder For Its Release Than I Did': Elon Musk Denies Epstein Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/nobody-fought-harder-for-its-release-than-i-did-elon-musk-denies-epstein-allegations/): Musk said he anticipated being “smeared relentlessly” even though he claims he never attended Jeffrey Epstein’s parties
- ['We'll Make A Deal': Trump Says Failure Will Show If Iran's 'Regional War' Warning Was Right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/well-make-a-deal-trump-says-failure-will-show-if-irans-regional-war-warning-was-right/): Donald Trump said Washington had deployed “the biggest, most powerful ships” near Iran but hoped to strike a deal, warning that the outcome would become clear if talks failed.
- [‘Broken, Dilapidated’: Trump Announces 2-Year Closure Of Kennedy Centre From July 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/broken-dilapidated-trump-announces-2-year-closure-of-kennedy-centre-from-july-4/): Trump said the proposed closure would allow a comprehensive reconstruction of the Washington-based cultural institution.
- [Pakistan Claims 145 Terrorists, 17 Security Personnel Killed In Coordinated Balochistan Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/pakistan-claims-145-terrorists-17-security-personnel-killed-in-coordinated-balochistan-operations/): The militants targeted areas including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
- ['Biggest One Of All': Donald Trump Unveils Plans For Upcoming Triumphal Arch In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/biggest-one-of-all-donald-trump-unveils-plans-for-upcoming-triumphal-arch-in-washington/): Donald Trump plans a triumphal arch in Washington DC for the nation’s 250th anniversary, aiming for the biggest but not taller than the White House.
- [‘China Will Take Over Canada, End Ice Hockey’: Trump Warns Carney Over Possible Beijing Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/china-will-take-over-canada-end-ice-hockey-trump-warns-carney-over-possible-beijing-deal/): Trump repeated that the United States would respond strongly if Canada went ahead with the agreement.
- [UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/uks-ex-ambassador-mandelson-quits-labour-over-epstein-links-reports-say/): Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to the governing party.
- [Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/israel-partially-reopens-rafah-crossing-between-egypt-and-gaza-in-pilot/): The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.
- [Five-year-old boy and father detained by ICE return home to Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/five-year-old-boy-and-father-detained-by-ice-return-home-to-minnesota/): Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro.
- [10 Hurt As Thick Fog Triggers 59-Vehicle Pile-Up On California Highway Amid Intense Cold Across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/10-hurt-as-thick-fog-triggers-59-vehicle-pile-up-on-california-highway-amid-intense-cold-across-us/): Authorities said visibility dropped to between 100 and 200 feet due to dense fog on Highway 99, a stretch of road known for dangerous weather conditions.
- [Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/epstein-email-reveals-plan-to-access-libyas-frozen-state-assets/): Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.
- [How will Pakistan deal with the unrest in Balochistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/how-will-pakistan-deal-with-the-unrest-in-balochistan/): The most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people.
- [‘We’re Going To Make A Deal’: Trump On Cuba After US Moves To Cut Oil Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/were-going-to-make-a-deal-trump-on-cuba-after-us-moves-to-cut-oil-supplies/): Trump said Cuba no longer has Venezuela to prop up its economy as the US moved to restrict oil supplies.
- [Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/gaza-patients-in-limbo-amid-israels-pilot-reopening-of-rafah-crossing/): The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.
- [Iran Releases Erfan Soltani, Whose Arrest Sparked Global Outcry And Reaction From Trump, On Bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/iran-releases-erfan-soltani-whose-arrest-sparked-global-outcry-and-reaction-from-trump-on-bail/): The case drew global attention after reports claimed Soltani had been sentenced to death following a fast-tracked trial.
- [Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/gazas-daily-nightmare-vs-us-talk-of-ai-driven-smart-cities/): Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’?
- [Russian drone attack on bus in Ukraine kills at least 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/russian-drone-attack-on-bus-in-ukraine-kills-at-least-12/): Russian drone strike kills 12 mine workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring seven others.
- [Death toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/death-toll-from-swiss-new-year-alpine-bar-fire-increases-to-41/): The latest victim succumbing to injuries was an 18-year-old Swiss national.
- [‘Dodged a Bullet’: Elton John’s Jet Faces Mid-Runway Scare After Hawk Divebombs It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/dodged-a-bullet-elton-johns-jet-faces-mid-runway-scare-after-hawk-divebombs-it/): Sir Elton John narrowly avoided a bird strike at Farnborough Airport when pilot Duncan Gillespie delayed take-off, ensuring a safe flight to Paris for the singer and his family.
- [Trump Threatens To Sue Epstein Estate, Author Michael Wolff: ‘Conspired To Harm Me Politically’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/trump-threatens-to-sue-epstein-estate-author-michael-wolff-conspired-to-harm-me-politically/): Trump accused Wolff of “conspiring” with Epstein in an effort to derail his political career.
- [Israel Partially Reopens Gaza's Rafah Crossing After About Two Years Of Closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/israel-partially-reopens-gazas-rafah-crossing-after-about-two-years-of-closure/): Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing after two years, allowing limited movement with Egyptian coordination, Israeli security clearance.
- [Ahead Of Peace Talks In UAE, Russian Drone Strikes Bus In Ukraine, Kills 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/01/ahead-of-peace-talks-in-uae-russian-drone-strikes-bus-in-ukraine-kills-12/): A Russian drone hit a DTEK shuttle bus in Dnipropetrovsk, killing 12. Attacks also struck Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. Zelenskyy announced talks in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5.
- [Earthquake Of Magnitude 6 Strikes Myanmar; Strong Tremors Felt In Kolkata, Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/earthquake-of-magnitude-6-strikes-myanmar-strong-tremors-felt-in-kolkata-bangladesh/): Post Content
- [Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/italy-ready-to-impress-in-t20-world-cup-debut-against-scotland/): Two centuries after cricket was first introduced to Italy, the national team is on its way to its first ICC World Cup.
- [Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/amnesty-demands-israel-drop-death-penalty-bills-entrenching-apartheid/): Amnesty International says bills would mean ‘punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians’.
- [Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/epstein-audio-with-former-israeli-pm-sheds-new-light-on-relationship/): Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.
- ['Very Exciting Opportunity': US Trade Representative Welcomes Trade Deal With India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/very-exciting-opportunity-us-trade-representative-welcomes-trade-deal-with-india/): Ambassador Greer said New Delhi agreed to reduce tariffs on American manufactured goods, chemicals and medical devices as part of the reciprocal deal.
- [Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/last-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-is-expiring-does-it-really-matter/): The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
- [Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/trump-petro-meeting-just-how-icy-are-us-colombia-relations/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.
- [LIVE: Trump, Petro to meet at the White House after months of tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/live-trump-petro-to-meet-at-the-white-house-after-months-of-tensions/): US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.
- [Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/why-peace-remains-elusive-in-pakistans-troubled-balochistan/): A look at Balochistan’s history of rebellion, state crackdowns and why violence keeps returning.
- [Russia welcomes Infantino’s comments on lifting ban; Ukraine furious](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/russia-welcomes-infantinos-comments-on-lifting-ban-ukraine-furious/): FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia’s participation in global football competitions should be lifted.
- [Al Jazeera Director General calls for ethical tech and dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/al-jazeera-director-general-calls-for-ethical-tech-and-dialogue/): ‘This is the path we’re pursuing.’ Al Jazeera’s Director General at speaking at Web Summit Qatar.
- [Which teams are in the T20 World Cup 2026, and what are their squads?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/which-teams-are-in-the-t20-world-cup-2026-and-what-are-their-squads/): Full list of teams and their squads for the T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, on Saturday.
- [What does 303 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/what-does-303-billion-barrels-of-venezuelan-oil-look-like/): We visualise the scale of the world’s largest oil reserves, worth trillions of dollars and now controlled by the US.
- [Israel reopens Rafah crossing but continues bombing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/israel-reopens-rafah-crossing-but-continues-bombing-palestinians/): Israeli troops allowed the first Palestinians through the newly reopened Rafah crossing on Monday.
- [Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/huge-fire-breaks-out-at-tehran-market/): Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market
- [French authorities raid X offices, summon Musk in cybercrime probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/french-authorities-raid-x-offices-summon-musk-in-cybercrime-probe/): Investigation into social media platform looks at complicity in crimes including Holocaust denial and child pornography.
- [Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/modi-trump-announce-india-us-trade-deal-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont/): US president says deal reached with India after Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. But details are scarce.
- [Protecting children is a priority – now is the time to prove it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/protecting-children-is-a-priority-now-is-the-time-to-prove-it/): Governments are launching a global drive to scale proven measures to prevent violence against children.
- [Syrian forces enter Qamishli under ceasefire deal with SDF: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/syrian-forces-enter-qamishli-under-ceasefire-deal-with-sdf-state-media/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Sudan military claims to break siege of key Kordofan city of Kadugli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/sudan-military-claims-to-break-siege-of-key-kordofan-city-of-kadugli/): Government forces have entered South Kordofan’s capital, Kadugli, days after breaking a siege in nearby Dilling.
- [Elon Musk Summoned As X's Paris Offices Raided In Cyber-Crime Investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/elon-musk-summoned-as-xs-paris-offices-raided-in-cyber-crime-investigation/): The probe is into creation of images of child pornographic nature and the violation of a person’s image rights with sexually explicit deepfakes, along with other potential crimes.
- [No Need For S-400? India's KALI Could Be A Nightmare For China's 5th-Gen J-20 Fighter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/no-need-for-s-400-indias-kali-could-be-a-nightmare-for-chinas-5th-gen-j-20-fighter/): Multiple variants of the system, including KALI-5000 and KALI-10000, are reported to exist, each offering progressively higher power output
- [Al Jazeera Director General outlines media vision at Web Summit Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/al-jazeera-director-general-outlines-media-vision-at-web-summit-qatar/): Al Jazeera Media Network Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani addressed the Web Summit in Qatar.
- [Have superheroes become our moral leaders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/have-superheroes-become-our-moral-leaders/): Could superheroes stories be shaping our sense of morality in ways we don’t even realise?
- [Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/russia-ready-to-respond-to-any-us-weapons-deployment-in-greenland-ryabkov/): With New START, the last nuclear treaty between Russia and US ending, Moscow says it’s ready for more dangerous world.
- [Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/son-of-norways-crown-princess-denies-rape-as-trial-opens/): Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women.
- [US abandoning the SDF has impacted Kurds across the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-abandoning-the-sdf-has-impacted-kurds-across-the-region/): The US is seen with growing suspicion within Kurdish communities and elites, which is changing political calculations.
- [Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/al-jazeera-to-reinvent-journalism-for-the-digital-age-director-general/): AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit.
- [Video: Tough conditions in Sudan camp for displaced as funding cuts bite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/video-tough-conditions-in-sudan-camp-for-displaced-as-funding-cuts-bite/): People who fled attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan are enduring tough conditions in camps.
- [Why NASA’s Artemis-II Won’t Fly To The Moon In February And What Happens To Astronauts In Quarantine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/why-nasas-artemis-ii-wont-fly-to-the-moon-in-february-and-what-happens-to-astronauts-in-quarantine/): The four astronauts will now exit quarantine, which began in Houston on January 21st, and re-enter it about two weeks before the next launch attempt in March.
- [Did Jeffrey Epstein Father A Secret Child 15 Years Ago? Email In New Files Shows Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/did-jeffrey-epstein-father-a-secret-child-15-years-ago-email-in-new-files-shows-claim/): If accurate, the child referenced in the email would now be approximately 14 or 15 years old.
- [Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/austerity-hinders-fight-against-wildfires-in-argentinas-patagonia/): Criticism grows as Milei’s austerity cuts have reduced Argentina’s fire management budget despite wildfire crisis.
- [Why is Benzema’s Al Hilal transfer linked to Ronaldo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/why-is-benzemas-al-hilal-transfer-linked-to-ronaldo/): Former Real Madrid teammate and current SPL rival Karim Benzema’s move has upset Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say.
- [Syrian army enters Kurdish city of Hasakah as ceasefire takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/syrian-army-enters-kurdish-city-of-hasakah-as-ceasefire-takes-hold/): Syrian and Kurdish forces begin cooperation to stabilise northeastern Syria under a US-backed ceasefire agreement.
- [From Crimea to Cameroon: Ukraine’s minorities reflect on life during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/from-crimea-to-cameroon-ukraines-minorities-reflect-on-life-during-war/): After almost four years of war, a sense of cohesion has grown.
- [Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/russia-renews-attacks-on-frozen-ukrainian-cities/): Hundreds of drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving thousands of homes without heat.
- [Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/video-syrian-government-forces-enter-city-of-hasakah/): Syrian government forces have entered the city of Hasakah, which had been under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.
- [Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/gold-and-silver-prices-soared-then-plummeted-whats-going-on/): Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump’s unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.
- [ICE agents confronted at Mexican diner in Minneapolis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/ice-agents-confronted-at-mexican-diner-in-minneapolis/): “Go home!” Residents in Minneapolis confronted ICE agents who had stopped to eat at a local Mexican restaurant.
- ['The Usual Stance': Govt Source On Agri, Dairy Sectors In India-US Trade Deal Amid Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/the-usual-stance-govt-source-on-agri-dairy-sectors-in-india-us-trade-deal-amid-debate/): While Donald Trump also said India would stop buying Russian oil, sources in the Indian government said the country would stick to its “people-first approach”
- [Three Indians Arrested In Canada's Surrey After Shooting Incident In Residential Area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/three-indians-arrested-in-canadas-surrey-after-shooting-incident-in-residential-area/): The Surrey Police has charged three Indian nationals after a shots were fired in Crescent Beach, Surrey. The police received a call informing them of a gunfire and a small fire.
- [Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/uruguay-president-orsi-deepens-ties-with-chinas-xi-despite-trump-threats/): Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US abducted Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
- [Trump announces plan to sue Harvard for $1bn damages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/trump-announces-plan-to-sue-harvard-for-1bn-damages/): The US president writes on Truth Social that he wants ‘nothing further to do, into the future’ with the university.
- [Palestinians return to Gaza after limited Rafah crossing reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/palestinians-return-to-gaza-after-limited-rafah-crossing-reopening/): Palestinians have reunited with loved ones in Gaza after Israel allowed a partial reopening of the Rafah crossing.
- [India-US Trade Deal To Boost American Farm Exports, Cut $1.3 Bn Agri Deficit: Trump Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/india-us-trade-deal-to-boost-american-farm-exports-cut-1-3-bn-agri-deficit-trump-aide/): US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the deal will raise prices and pump cash into rural America.
- [Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/trickle-of-palestinians-get-to-leave-enter-gaza-as-rafah-crossing-reopens/): Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.
- [Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/record-breaking-snow-blankets-japan-killing-at-least-30-people/): Japan deploys troops to help residents and warns people to watch for avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
- [What Next For India-US Trade Deal? Talks For Broader Agreement Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/what-next-for-india-us-trade-deal-talks-for-broader-agreement-continue/): India has not clarified its position on buying Russian oil or purchasing $500 billion worth of US goods.
- ['Take A Deep Breath': How Experts Are Reacting To US-India Trade Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/take-a-deep-breath-how-experts-are-reacting-to-us-india-trade-breakthrough/): The trade deal is expected to lift a pall of geopolitical uncertainty, which had accompanied the US-India trade rift, keeping investors cautious on plowing money into the country
- [Jobs, cash, loans: Can Bangladesh’s parties deliver on election promises?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/jobs-cash-loans-can-bangladeshs-parties-deliver-on-election-promises/): From loans to scholarships for foreign studies, Bangladesh’s main parties are wooing the youth. Will it work?
- [LIVE: Israel kills Palestinian as 5 allowed to exit Gaza for medical care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/live-israel-kills-palestinian-as-5-allowed-to-exit-gaza-for-medical-care/): Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.
- [The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/the-drones-being-used-in-sudan-1000-attacks-since-april-2023/): A visual analysis into the types of drones, sourcing methods, attack locations and the human toll of aerial warfare.
- [Iran Signals Readiness To Suspend Nuclear Programme Ahead Of Istanbul Talks With US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/iran-signals-readiness-to-suspend-nuclear-programme-ahead-of-istanbul-talks-with-us-report/): Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister on Friday. Officials from Turkey, Qatar and Egypt are also expected to attend.
- ['Will Not Accept': Israel Protests As Gaza Committee Adopts Palestinian Authority Symbol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/will-not-accept-israel-protests-as-gaza-committee-adopts-palestinian-authority-symbol/): The NCAG replaced its bird logo with the Palestinian Authority’s golden eagle, sparking Israeli rejection and reaffirming Israel’s stance against PA involvement in post-war Gaza.
- [Musk merges SpaceX and xAI firms, plans for space-based AI data centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/musk-merges-spacex-and-xai-firms-plans-for-space-based-ai-data-centres/): Musk says solar powered and space-based data centres are the only way to meet AI’s burgeoning energy demands.
- [‘Inspired’ By Billie Eilish’s ‘Stolen Land’ Remark, Australian Man Says He’ll Relocate To Her Malibu House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/inspired-by-billie-eilishs-stolen-land-remark-australian-man-says-hell-relocate-to-her-malibu-house/): Billie Eilish used her Song of the Year win at the 2026 Grammy Awards to speak out in support of immigrants. She said ‘no one is illegal on stolen land’, which has drawn criticism.
- [Who Is Ambassador Sergio Gor, The Diplomat Powering A Renewed India-US Trade Push?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/who-is-ambassador-sergio-gor-the-diplomat-powering-a-renewed-india-us-trade-push/): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has emerged as a key public face, especially after the newly announced India-US trade deal, calling the partnership “limitless”.
- [Survived WWII Bombings, Served World Leaders: This 100-Year-Old Indian Restaurant In London May Close— Will King Charles III Help?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/survived-wwii-bombings-served-world-leaders-this-100-year-old-indian-restaurant-in-london-may-close-will-king-charles-iii-help/): The petition calls on the monarch to help safeguard the restaurant as “a living piece of shared cultural history.”
- [US Slashes India Tariffs To 18% As Trump Announces Trade Deal: What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-slashes-india-tariffs-to-18-as-trump-announces-trade-deal-what-we-know-so-far/): Lower US tariffs mean Indian exporters face fewer cost barriers to enter the American market, especially in sectors like textiles, apparel, seafood, chemicals and auto components
- [Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/moscow-confirms-russian-forces-helped-repel-isil-attack-on-niger-airport/): Moscow ‘strongly condemns’ attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.
- [US Brings Down India Tariffs To 18% From 50%, Envoy Sergio Gor Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-brings-down-india-tariffs-to-18-from-50-envoy-sergio-gor-says/): The US and India finalized a landmark trade deal, reducing tariffs on Indian imports from 50 percent to 18 percent, credited to Donald Trump and PM Modi’s strong relationship.
- [Cuba in contact with US, diplomat says, as Trump issues threat to block oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/cuba-in-contact-with-us-diplomat-says-as-trump-issues-threat-to-block-oil/): Cuban diplomat says Havana ready for dialogue with US, but certain things are off the table, including the constitution.
- [UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/uk-police-to-review-misconduct-claims-after-mandelsons-leaks-to-epstein/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ex-envoy Peter Mandelson should no longer hold seat in upper house of parliament.
- ['Have Nothing To Do With Jeffrey Epstein': Trump Alleges Conspiracy To Damage Him Politically](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/have-nothing-to-do-with-jeffrey-epstein-trump-alleges-conspiracy-to-damage-him-politically/): Donald Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accused Michael Wolff of conspiring against him, and claimed Democrats are behind renewed focus on Epstein files.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1440/): These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine
- [Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/ex-us-president-bill-clinton-hillary-clinton-to-testify-in-epstein-probe/): The Clintons agree to testify in congressional probe of high-society sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid contempt threat.
- [Gun-Wielding IS Militants Set Off Explosions, Roam Freely Among Passenger Planes During Niger Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/gun-wielding-is-militants-set-off-explosions-roam-freely-among-passenger-planes-during-niger-attack-video/): The attack last week has fuelled concerns about the security and safety of citizens in the West African country.
- [‘Negotiated In Good Faith’: Bill, Hillary Clinton To Testify Before US House In Epstein Investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/negotiated-in-good-faith-bill-hillary-clinton-to-testify-before-us-house-in-epstein-investigation/): Bill Clinton’s photo appears in Epstein files released by the Department of Justice with one image shows him swimming in a pool.
- ['We May Have Some Good News': Donald Trump Optimistic On Russia-Ukraine Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/we-may-have-some-good-news-donald-trump-optimistic-on-russia-ukraine-talks/): Donald Trump said he believes progress is being made toward ending the Ukraine-Russia war, claiming talks are going “very well” and that there could soon be “some good news.”
- [What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/what-is-the-us-strategic-minerals-stockpile/): President Trump said the stockpile would ‘ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage’.
- [Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/relief-for-patients-leaving-gaza-as-rafah-opens-but-thousands-still-wait/): Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.
- [With 18% Tariff, India Gains Edge Over Subcontinent Neighbours And Export Rivals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/with-18-tariff-india-gains-edge-over-subcontinent-neighbours-and-export-rivals/): India faces lower duties than Pakistan, Bangladesh and Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs after US trade deal.
- [UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/un-welcomes-reopening-of-gazas-rafah-border-with-egypt/): Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
- [‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/false-narrative-families-challenge-trumps-75-country-us-visa-suspension/): Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of ‘public charge’, ‘discriminating’ against residents of 75 countries.
- [France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/france-adopts-2026-budget-after-two-no-confidence-votes-fail/): New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
- [How important is the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/how-important-is-the-reopening-of-gazas-rafah-crossing/): The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
- [Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/democrats-win-special-elections-in-texas-how-significant-is-it-for-trump/): US president dismisses Democratic victory in Texas State Senate district he won by 17 points as a ‘local’ race.
- [As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/as-eu-tightens-borders-spain-legalizes-500000-migrants/): Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
- [Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/trump-to-slash-us-tariffs-on-india-from-50-percent-to-18-percent/): Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% ‘reciprocal’ tariff.
- [Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/pakistan-fans-endorse-boycott-of-t20-world-cup-match-against-india/): Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
- [India Draws Sovereignty Line On Indus Waters Case, Snubs Pakistan's Hague Manoeuvre | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/india-draws-sovereignty-line-on-indus-waters-case-snubs-pakistans-hague-manoeuvre-exclusive-details/): Top government sources indicate that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has told the tribunal that India will neither comply with its orders nor participate in its proceedings
- ['Pure Intelligence Failure': Pakistan's Opposition Leader Slams Govt Over Balochistan Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/pure-intelligence-failure-pakistans-opposition-leader-slams-govt-over-balochistan-violence/): Pakistan’s opposition leader Mehmood Achakzai also said the government was responsible for the health and safety of high-profile detainees like former prime minister Imran Khan
- [Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/italy-adds-a-2-euro-ticket-to-get-closer-to-trevi-fountain/): It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
- [The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/the-next-stage-of-the-gaza-genocide-has-begun/): Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.
- [US Likely To Launch $12-Billion Rare Minerals Stockpile To Lower China Reliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/us-likely-to-launch-12-billion-rare-minerals-stockpile-to-lower-china-reliance/): The US plans a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile to reduce reliance on China, aiming to secure resources for automakers and tech companies.
- ['Rise In Solidarity': Reza Pahlavi Calls For Global Protest On Feb 14, Outlines 6 Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/rise-in-solidarity-reza-pahlavi-calls-for-global-protest-on-feb-14-outlines-6-demands/): Reza Pahlavi named Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto as key gathering points, but said those unable to travel should join protests in their own cities.
- [After Historic Trade Deal, India Faces Lowest US Tariffs Among Emerging Markets After South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/after-historic-trade-deal-india-faces-lowest-us-tariffs-among-emerging-markets-after-south-korea/): Among emerging markets, Brazil and China are subject to the steepest US tariffs, at 50% and 47.5% respectively.
- ['Credit Goes To President Trump And PM Modi': Sergio Gor To News18 On US-India Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/credit-goes-to-president-trump-and-pm-modi-sergio-gor-to-news18-on-us-india-trade-deal/): The announcement of the deal by President Trump was preceded by a high-stakes phone call between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- [Khawaja Asif's Admission Confirms India’s Stand On Pakistan's Terror Funding, Say Intel Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/khawaja-asifs-admission-confirms-indias-stand-on-pakistans-terror-funding-say-intel-sources/): Indian intelligence sources said that the Pakistan minister’s statement validates India’s long-standing position that Pakistan’s terror ecosystem is rooted in criminal economies.
- [Son Of Norway's Crown Princess Arrested Ahead Of His Trial On Rape And Other Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/son-of-norways-crown-princess-arrested-ahead-of-his-trial-on-rape-and-other-charges/): Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested before his Oslo trial on 38 charges including rape and assault.
- ['Orchestrated By Zionists & US': Khamenei Says Trump's 'Help On The Way' Remark Fuelled Iran Unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/orchestrated-by-zionists-us-khamenei-says-trumps-help-on-the-way-remark-fuelled-iran-unrest/): Khamenei pointed directly to Trump’s public comments during the protests as proof of US involvement.
- ['We Agreed To A Trade Deal': After Call With PM Modi, Trump Announces India Tariff Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/we-agreed-to-a-trade-deal-after-call-with-pm-modi-trump-announces-india-tariff-cut/): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to a new trade deal that would lower reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
- ['Cutoff' In Cockpit: Why Heathrow Dreamliner Scare Is 'Smoking Gun' For Ahmedabad Crash Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/cutoff-in-cockpit-why-heathrow-dreamliner-scare-is-smoking-gun-for-ahmedabad-crash-probe/): The Heathrow malfunction is expected to have a direct and potentially game-changing bearing on the ongoing investigation into Flight AI-171
- ['We're Two People Who Get Things Done, That Can't Be Said For Most’: Trump Praises PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/were-two-people-who-get-things-done-that-cant-be-said-for-most-trump-praises-pm-modi/): Trump announced that the United States would reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, indicating a thaw in bilateral trade ties
- [US Has Cut India Tariffs To 18% From 50%, Envoy Sergio Gor Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/us-has-cut-india-tariffs-to-18-from-50-envoy-sergio-gor-says/): The US and India finalized a landmark trade deal, reducing tariffs on Indian imports from 50 percent to 18 percent, credited to Donald Trump and PM Modi’s strong relationship.
- ['Don't Want To Cause Embarrassment': Ex-British Envoy Resigns From Labour Party Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/dont-want-to-cause-embarrassment-ex-british-envoy-resigns-from-labour-party-over-epstein-links/): Peter Mandelson resigned from Labour Party over links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Keir Starmer orders an inquiry. BBC reports Epstein paid Mandelson 75000 dollars in 2003 and 2004.
- [Trump and Petro clash over how best to uproot Colombia’s cocaine crops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/trump-and-petro-clash-over-how-best-to-uproot-colombias-cocaine-crops/): As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.
- [Syrian forces deploy in Hasakah under ceasefire agreement with SDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/syrian-forces-deploy-in-hasakah-under-ceasefire-agreement-with-sdf/): Syrian forces move into the northeastern city, which was previously under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.
- ['Stay Tuned': US Envoy Sergio Gor Says President Trump Spoke With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/stay-tuned-us-envoy-sergio-gor-says-president-trump-spoke-with-pm-modi/): President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Modi, confirmed by US Envoy Sergio Gor, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and India.
- [‘Won’t Tolerate Intimidation’: UK Expels Russian Diplomat In Tit-For-Tat Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/02/wont-tolerate-intimidation-uk-expels-russian-diplomat-in-tit-for-tat-move/): UK retaliates against Russia’s January expulsion of British diplomat, saying it will not accept intimidation of embassy staff.
- [Second Round Of Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US Peace Talks Begins In Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/second-round-of-trilateral-russia-ukraine-us-peace-talks-begins-in-abu-dhabi/): The two-day negotiations bring together Ukrainian, Russian, and US officials in a fresh attempt to halt Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
- [Gunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: Authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/gunmen-kill-more-than-30-people-in-nigerias-kwara-state-authorities/): Armed men burn homes, shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say.
- [‘We are exploited’: Congolese fear losing out as US makes minerals deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/we-are-exploited-congolese-fear-losing-out-as-us-makes-minerals-deals/): As officials meet in Washington to discuss critical minerals, many in DRC fear their country will gain little.
- [Pakistan deploys helicopters, drones to end standoff with Baloch rebels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/pakistan-deploys-helicopters-drones-to-end-standoff-with-baloch-rebels/): Hundreds have been killed in the southwestern Balochistan province amid surge in rebel attacks.
- ['India Didn't Nominate Trump For Nobel But Got Better Deal': Pakistan's US Outreach Under Fire At Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/india-didnt-nominate-trump-for-nobel-but-got-better-deal-pakistans-us-outreach-under-fire-at-home/): On social media platforms, users accused the ruling establishment of prioritising personal power and regime stability over Pakistan’s long-term economic interests
- [Putin, Xi Hold Video Talks As Russian Leader Calls China Ties A Global 'Stabilising' Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/putin-xi-hold-video-talks-as-russian-leader-calls-china-ties-a-global-stabilising-force/): Putin said that political, economic and security cooperation between Moscow and Beijing remained strong despite growing global uncertainty.
- [Musk labels Spain PM ‘tyrant’ after Madrid proposes social media curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/musk-labels-spain-pm-tyrant-after-madrid-proposes-social-media-curbs/): Musk’s scathing attack on PM Pedro Sanchez comes after he announces strict new regulations for social media platforms.
- [‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/no-girl-should-ever-endure-what-epstein-put-them-through/): ‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’
- [Can US-Iran diplomacy work? Inside the narrow window for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/can-us-iran-diplomacy-work-inside-the-narrow-window-for-talks/): Iran wants talks with the US to stabilise before inviting regional nations to join, as Trump sends mixed messages.
- [Guardiola on Palestinian struggle and ICE protests in football briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/guardiola-on-palestinian-struggle-and-ice-protests-in-football-briefing/): In Manchester City’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday, manager Guardiola spoke about Palestinians in Gaza and ICE.
- [ICE agents have no operational police role in Winter Olympics: Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/ice-agents-have-no-operational-police-role-in-winter-olympics-italy/): ‘We won’t see anything on national territory that resembles what’s been seen in the US,’ Italy’s interior minister says.
- [A simple guide to playing cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/a-simple-guide-to-playing-cricket/): Cricket is among the most popular sports globally. Al Jazeera explains key terms to help you understand the game.
- [‘Health crime’: Aoun slams Israel over spraying chemicals in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/health-crime-aoun-slams-israel-over-spraying-chemicals-in-south-lebanon/): Lebanese president says latest ‘aggression’ represents an environmental crime and a violation of country’s sovereignty.
- [Gorton and Denton by-election tests Labour’s grip on heartland voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/gorton-and-denton-by-election-tests-labours-grip-on-heartland-voters/): Internal rifts, growing support for smaller parties are challenging Labour’s dominance in Greater Manchester.
- [India-US Trade Agreement: Which Everyday Items Could Become Cheaper Or Costlier?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/india-us-trade-agreement-which-everyday-items-could-become-cheaper-or-costlier/): American goods imported into India could see a decline in retail prices as tariff relief eases entry costs.
- [Russia vs Venezuela: Whose Oil Reaches India Faster And Which Crude Is Better?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russia-vs-venezuela-whose-oil-reaches-india-faster-and-which-crude-is-better/): The US has announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, contingent upon India’s commitment to halt purchases of Russian crude oil
- [How Israel is trying to hinder NGOs from working in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/how-israel-is-trying-to-hinder-ngos-from-working-in-gaza/): Israel, having already destroyed much of Gaza’s health system, is now pressuring 37 NGOs to hand over sensitive data.
- [How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/how-israel-destroyed-gazas-health-system-deliberately-and-methodically/): Despite ‘ceasefire’, the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.
- [Trump hits out at reporter for question on Epstein survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/trump-hits-out-at-reporter-for-question-on-epstein-survivors/): Trump lashed out at a reporter after she questioned him about survivors of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Australian boy swims for hours in rough seas to save his family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/australian-boy-swims-for-hours-in-rough-seas-to-save-his-family/): A 13-year-old boy swam over four kilometres to alert rescuers after his family was swept out to sea in Australia.
- [Who Was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son Of Libya Dictator Killed In Attack At Zintan Home?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/who-was-saif-al-islam-gaddafi-son-of-libya-dictator-killed-in-attack-at-zintan-home/): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s office said in a statement on Tuesday that he had been killed during a “direct confrontation” with four unknown gunmen who broke into his home
- [Yamal scores as Barcelona beat Albacete to reach Copa del Rey semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/yamal-scores-as-barcelona-beat-albacete-to-reach-copa-del-rey-semifinals/): Goals by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo ended second-division side’s fairytale run in the Spanish Cup.
- [Israel suspends evacuation of patients via Rafah crossing: Red Crescent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/israel-suspends-evacuation-of-patients-via-rafah-crossing-red-crescent/): The Rafah restrictions come as Israel kills at least 10 Palestinians, including two children, in attacks across Gaza.
- [The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/the-cold-hungry-reality-of-displacement-in-war-torn-sudans-tawila/): Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
- [PM Modi Likely To Visit Israel This Month, Say Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-israel-this-month-say-sources-exclusive/): For New Delhi, the visit is important to show that India is an active stakeholder and shaping outcomes through technology, security cooperation, and economic stability
- ['Pretended To Be Asleep': Indian National Convicted Of Sexually Harassing Woman During Flight In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/pretended-to-be-asleep-indian-national-convicted-of-sexually-harassing-woman-during-flight-in-us/): Varun Arora, an Indian national, was convicted of sexual assault on a flight from Rhode Island TF Green International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- [‘Most Important’: Kremlin On India-Russia Relations Amid Trump’s Claims On Russian Oil Buys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/most-important-kremlin-on-india-russia-relations-amid-trumps-claims-on-russian-oil-buys/): Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade agreement with India under which US tariffs on Indian goods would be reduced to 18% from 50%
- [Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russia-ukraine-war-second-round-of-peace-talks-set-to-begin-in-abu-dhabi/): The main sticking point in the negotiations continues to be the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine.
- [Trump says talks with Iran continuing amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/trump-says-talks-with-iran-continuing-amid-tensions/): US President Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran are continuing to try to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.
- [‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/no-expectations-bangladesh-election-means-little-to-1m-rohingya-refugees/): The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that’s unrealistic, say experts.
- [‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/heavily-armed-greece-israel-boost-military-ties-amid-gaza-genocide/): Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel’s ‘defence model’ after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.
- [Man City’s Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/man-citys-guardiola-says-he-will-continue-to-stand-up-for-palestine/): The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are ‘our problems as human beings’, Guardiola said.
- [James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/james-harden-traded-from-clippers-to-cavaliers-for-darius-garland-reports/): Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
- [LIVE: Israeli attacks kill 10 Palestinians; restrictions at Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/live-israeli-attacks-kill-10-palestinians-restrictions-at-rafah-crossing/): At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
- [How Far Can Humans Dig For Gold? Inside World's Deepest, And Most Dangerous Mines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/how-far-can-humans-dig-for-gold-inside-worlds-deepest-and-most-dangerous-mines/): From South Africa to Canada, these gold mines stretch over 3 km underground, facing extreme heat and risks while producing tonnes of gold that power the global supply chain
- [China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruling on canal ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/china-warns-panama-as-hong-kong-firm-contests-ruling-on-canal-ports/): China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports ‘absurd’ and ‘shameful’.
- [‘Really Time To Move On’: Trump Responds To Fresh Questions On Epstein File Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/really-time-to-move-on-trump-responds-to-fresh-questions-on-epstein-file-release/): None have been accused of any criminal wrongdoing, but their appearance in the files drew fresh scrutiny of their relationships with the convicted sex offender.
- [Donald Trump’s Iran Turnaround: What Led Him To Pursue Talks Over Strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/donald-trumps-iran-turnaround-what-led-him-to-pursue-talks-over-strikes/): Trump said the US is now in active negotiations with Iran, adding that Tehran appears keen to avoid another military confrontation like Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’.
- [Thousands march in Venezuela to demand US frees President Maduro, wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/thousands-march-in-venezuela-to-demand-us-frees-president-maduro-wife/): Pro-Maduro protesters hold banners calling on US to release ‘kidnapped’ President and First Lady Cilia Flores.
- ['It Was God The Whole Time': 13-Year-Old Australian Boy Swims 4 Hours To Save Drowning Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/it-was-god-the-whole-time-13-year-old-australian-boy-swims-4-hours-to-save-drowning-family/): Austin Appelbee, 13, swam for four hours in freezing Geographe Bay to save his mother Joanne, brother Beau, and sister Grace after they were swept offshore in Western Australia.
- ['We Got Along Very Well': Trump Calls Colombia's Petro 'Terrific' After White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/we-got-along-very-well-trump-calls-colombias-petro-terrific-after-white-house-meeting/): Trump and Petro held a two-hour meeting, discussing counter-narcotics and unity, with Trump gifting Petro a ‘Make America Great Again’ cap and both leaders expressing optimism.
- [‘Political Attack’: Elon Musk’s First Reaction After French Authorities Raid X’s Office In Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/political-attack-elon-musks-first-reaction-after-french-authorities-raid-xs-office-in-paris/): X has described the raid as “an abusive act of law enforcement theater designed to achieve illegitimate political objectives.”
- ['Memories Of Very Painful Times In My Marriage': Melinda Gates On Newly Released Epstein Emails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/memories-of-very-painful-times-in-my-marriage-melinda-gates-on-newly-released-epstein-emails/): Melinda French Gates said that fresh disclosures linked to Jeffrey Epstein filled her with “unbelievable sadness,” reopening painful memories from her marriage.
- ['Physically Handicapped': Khawaja Asif’s Major Admission As Pakistan Struggles In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/physically-handicapped-khawaja-asifs-major-admission-as-pakistan-struggles-in-balochistan/): Khawaja Asif cited rising attacks in Balochistan, blaming BLA-criminal ties, Indian proxies, Afghan support, and defended security operations.
- [Indian Restaurant Owner Accused Of Spiking Woman's Drink At UK Club, Possessing Dangerous Drug](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/indian-restaurant-owner-accused-of-spiking-womans-drink-at-uk-club-possessing-dangerous-drug/): An Indian-origin restaurateur is on trial in London after he was caught on CCTV adding a substance to a woman’s drink at an exclusive nightclub.
- [Bus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/bus-crashes-in-brazils-alagoas-state-killing-at-least-16-people/): Survivors, including a seriously injured child, taken to hospital as state governor declares three days of mourning.
- [‘A great honor’: Key takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Colombia’s Petro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/a-great-honor-key-takeaways-from-trumps-meeting-with-colombias-petro/): Despite months of clashing over US military attacks and drug trafficking, the two leaders shared a ‘terrific’ meeting.
- [Donald Trump Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill To End Partial US Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/donald-trump-signs-1-2-trillion-spending-bill-to-end-partial-us-government-shutdown/): President Donald Trump signed a USD 1.2 trillion bill ending the partial shutdown.
- [Libyan Ex-Leader Muammar Gaddafi’s Son Seif Al-Islam Killed After Gunmen Storm Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/libyan-ex-leader-muammar-gaddafis-son-seif-al-islam-killed-after-gunmen-storm-home/): According to his adviser Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, who spoke to Libya’s Al-Ahrar television channel, four unidentified men stormed the house
- ['No More Pretending That Technology Is Neutral': Spain PM Looks To Ban Social Media For Under-16s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/no-more-pretending-that-technology-is-neutral-spain-pm-looks-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/): Spain and Greece are moving toward banning teenagers from social media, with Pedro Sánchez unveiling plans to bar under-16s and impose tougher legal accountability.
- ['Tariffs A Good Example': Senator Says India Buying 'Dramatically' Less Russian Oil After US Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/tariffs-a-good-example-senator-says-india-buying-dramatically-less-russian-oil-after-us-push/): Lindsey Graham said tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods had played a key role in influencing New Delhi’s energy sourcing decisions
- [‘You Never Smile’: Trump Clashes With Journalist, Dodges Question On Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/you-never-smile-trump-clashes-with-journalist-dodges-question-on-epstein-files/): President Trump has repeatedly attacked journalists during press interactions.
- [Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/palestinian-women-recount-journey-of-horror-at-gazas-rafah-crossing/): Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.
- ['India Committed To Stop Russian Oil Purchase, Will Buy From US': Karoline Leavitt After Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/india-committed-to-stop-russian-oil-purchase-will-buy-from-us-karoline-leavitt-after-trade-deal/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said India has committed to halting Russian oil purchases and boosting US imports under the new trade deal.
- [‘Remember The Victims’: Prince Edward Breaks Silence On Epstein Files Linking Brother Andrew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/remember-the-victims-prince-edward-breaks-silence-on-epstein-files-linking-brother-andrew/): Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of Epstein’s victims, had accused Andrew of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was 17.
- [US Builders Plan To Build Up To 1 Million 'Trump Homes' To Address Affordability Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-builders-plan-to-build-up-to-1-million-trump-homes-to-address-affordability-crisis/): Major homebuilders like Lennar Corp. and Taylor Morrison Home Corp. are planning “Trump Homes,” a rent-to-own initiative to tackle US housing affordability with private investment.
- [Native American Tribe Rejects Billie Eilish's 'Stolen Land' Remark, Says 'Her Home Sits On Our Land'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/native-american-tribe-rejects-billie-eilishs-stolen-land-remark-says-her-home-sits-on-our-land/): The Tongva tribe confirmed Billie Eilish’s Malibu mansion is on their ancestral land after her Grammys “stolen land” remark.
- ['We're Negotiating With Them Right Now': Trump After US Downs Iranian Drone In Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/were-negotiating-with-them-right-now-trump-after-us-downs-iranian-drone-in-arabian-sea/): Donald Trump said Washington is actively negotiating with Iran, after US Central Command officials said an Iranian drone was shot down after approach towards US aircraft carrier.
- [These exiled Venezuelans dream of returning home. What’s stopping them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/these-exiled-venezuelans-dream-of-returning-home-whats-stopping-them/): In January, the US removed Nicolas Maduro from power. But Venezuelans in exile say it is still too dangerous to return.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1441/): These are the key developments from day 1,441 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ex-US First Lady Jill Biden’s Former Husband Charged With Murder Of His Wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/ex-us-first-lady-jill-bidens-former-husband-charged-with-murder-of-his-wife/): William Stevenson, 77, was arrested in Delaware over alleged killing of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson at their Wilmington home
- [Trade Deal Will Allow India To Maintain Agricultural Import Protections: US Trade Representative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/trade-deal-will-allow-india-to-maintain-agricultural-import-protections-us-trade-representative/): US Trade Representative says negotiations on access to India’s farm market will continue despite tariff reductions.
- [S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Hold Wide-Ranging Talks After India-US Trade Deal Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/s-jaishankar-marco-rubio-hold-wide-ranging-talks-after-india-us-trade-deal-announcement/): Jaishankar-Rubio meeting focused on trade, energy, defence and technology cooperation hours after New Delhi and Washington announce trade pact that lowered tariffs.
- [Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/who-was-libyas-saif-al-islam-gaddafi/): Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.
- [US House passes $1.2 trillion spending package to end government shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-house-passes-1-2-trillion-spending-package-to-end-government-shutdown/): The spending package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through February 13.
- [Collision between Greek Coast Guard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/collision-between-greek-coast-guard-vessel-migrant-boat-kills-at-least-14/): Greece’s Coast Guard says 26 other people have been rescued from Aegean Sea as search-and-rescue operations continue.
- [Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan former leader, killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/saif-al-islam-gaddafi-son-of-libyan-former-leader-killed/): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, Al Jazeera Arabic reports.
- [Sudan’s military breaks through years-long RSF blockade in Kadugli](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/sudans-military-breaks-through-years-long-rsf-blockade-in-kadugli/): Sudanese military officials say they’ve broken through a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kadugli.
- [S Jaishankar Holds ‘Useful Discussion’ With Scott Bessent Amid India-US Trade Deal Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/s-jaishankar-holds-useful-discussion-with-scott-bessent-amid-india-us-trade-deal-announcement/): Jaishankar’s meeting with Bessent comes hours after India and the United States announced a new trade deal lowering tariffs.
- [‘Trump Treated Munir Like A Mistress’: Pakistanis Mock Shehbaz, Army Chief Over India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/trump-treated-munir-like-a-mistress-pakistanis-mock-shehbaz-army-chief-over-india-us-trade-deal/): Pakistanis roasted the nation’s civil and military leadership online after Trump and PM Modi made the US-India trade deal agreement.
- [UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/un-chief-urges-gaza-aid-as-israel-blocks-most-medical-evacuees-at-rafah/): Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be ‘death sentence’ for many.
- [Son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty in rape case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/son-of-norways-crown-princess-pleads-not-guilty-in-rape-case/): Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son has pleaded not guilty to four rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo.
- [‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/game-is-over-irans-ex-leaders-hardliners-clash-after-protest-killings/): A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed.
- [Colombian President Petro Holds First Face-To-Face Talks With Trump At White House Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/colombian-president-petro-holds-first-face-to-face-talks-with-trump-at-white-house-amid-tensions/): Meeting comes weeks after Trump called Petro a ‘sick man’ fuelling cocaine trade and threatened action against Colombia
- [Will the US force regime change in Cuba?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/will-the-us-force-regime-change-in-cuba/): US president wages maximum pressure campaign on Cuba’s already faltering economy.
- [Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/saif-al-islam-gaddafi-son-of-former-leader-killed-in-libya/): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi.
- [Are we in a literacy crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/are-we-in-a-literacy-crisis/): Are we raising a generation that can’t comprehend simple sentences?
- [Red Cross worker urges more aid access, recounts time in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/red-cross-worker-urges-more-aid-access-recounts-time-in-gaza/): The Red Cross’s Patrick Griffiths is hopeful about the Rafah crossing’s “opening,” but says more must be done.
- [Walmart hits trillion dollar market cap for the first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/walmart-hits-trillion-dollar-market-cap-for-the-first-time/): Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.
- [Tensions Rise As Iranian Gunboats Confront US-Flagged Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/tensions-rise-as-iranian-gunboats-confront-us-flagged-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The incident comes days after a senior IRGC naval official warned that Iran could block the strait in the event of a US attack.
- [One Arrested After Bio Lab Found In Las Vegas Home, Linked To Owner Of California COVID, HIV Lab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/one-arrested-after-bio-lab-found-in-las-vegas-home-linked-to-owner-of-california-covid-hiv-lab/): Congressman Kevin Kiley urges Congress to act after a CCP-linked illegal bio lab tied to Jia Bei Zhu was found in Las Vegas, echoing the 2023 Reedley, California investigation.
- [India-US Trade Deal: Timeline Of Key Moments That Led To The Announcement | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/india-us-trade-deal-timeline-of-key-moments-that-led-to-the-announcement-photos/): As India and US seal the trade deal, here’s a timeline of key moments leading to the announcement of this much-awaited agreement.
- [BLA Says 280 Pakistani Personnel Killed In Operation Herof, Claims Seizure Of Key District](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/bla-says-280-pakistani-personnel-killed-in-operation-herof-claims-seizure-of-key-district/): The figures include members of the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and army-backed death squads.
- [US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-military-says-it-shot-down-an-iranian-drone-in-arabian-sea/): CENTCOM says Iranian drone approach USS Abraham Lincoln with ‘unclear intent’ before being shot down.
- [What would be the impact of a US attack on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/what-would-be-the-impact-of-a-us-attack-on-iran/): Whatever post-attack scenario unfolds in Iran – regime consolidation or turmoil – the region would suffer.
- [Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/will-hezbollah-continue-to-avoid-responding-to-israels-attacks-on-lebanon/): Analysts suggest Hezbollah will act only under extreme circumstances or if Iran faces existential regional threats.
- [Two Arrested For Alleged Sabotage Of German Naval Vessels In Hamburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/two-arrested-for-alleged-sabotage-of-german-naval-vessels-in-hamburg/): A 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek suspect were arrested in Hamburg and in a Greek village “on suspicion of attempted sabotage of a defense vessel.”
- [US Military Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier Lincoln In Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-military-shoots-down-iranian-drone-near-aircraft-carrier-lincoln-in-arabian-sea/): The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying towards the carrier and was shot down by an F-35 US fighter jet.
- [China Seeks Security Guarantees From Pakistan After Balochistan Attacks, Evacuates Personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/china-seeks-security-guarantees-from-pakistan-after-balochistan-attacks-evacuates-personnel/): Sources said the Chinese envoy expressed deep concern over the recent terror surge and underlined the need for comprehensive and foolproof security arrangements.
- [Will Iran and Israel go to war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/will-iran-and-israel-go-to-war/): US special envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran.
- [Global conflicts pushing humanitarian law to breaking point, report warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/global-conflicts-pushing-humanitarian-law-to-breaking-point-report-warns/): As armed groups target civilians unchecked, Geneva Academy warn of humanitarian law’s collapse and its ramifications.
- [UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/uks-mandelson-to-resign-from-house-of-lords-over-epstein-ties/): Police are looking into allegations Peter Mandelson may have passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [US Justice Department Removes Epstein Files From Website After Victims' Identities Exposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/us-justice-department-removes-epstein-files-from-website-after-victims-identities-exposed/): Lawyers representing Epstein’s victims said a lack of proper redactions in files had “turned upside down” the lives of nearly 100 survivors.
- [NATO Chief Says Zelenskyy 'Ready To Play Ball', Russia 'Creating Chaos' Amid Overnight Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/nato-chief-says-zelenskyy-ready-to-play-ball-russia-creating-chaos-amid-overnight-attacks/): Rutte arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Tuesday, laying flowers with Zelenskyy at a memorial for fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
- [Turkish F-16 Jets Sighted Over Mogadishu As US Intensifies Air Strikes In Somalia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/turkish-f-16-jets-sighted-over-mogadishu-as-us-intensifies-air-strikes-in-somalia-watch/): Sightings of Turkish F-16s come amid escalating US military campaign and record air strikes in the Horn of Africa nation.
- [Jamaat Leader Abuses Bangladesh Army After Being Denied Dhaka Cantonment Entry With Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/jamaat-leader-abuses-bangladesh-army-after-being-denied-dhaka-cantonment-entry-with-weapons/): Khalekuzzaman was intercepted by Military Police at Dhaka cantonment checkpoint after attempting to enter the high-security zone with weapons.
- [Celebrations erupt during Al Jazeera live report from northern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/celebrations-erupt-during-al-jazeera-live-report-from-northern-syria/): Cheers broke out during Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo’s report as a Syrian military convoy reached a town in northern Syria.
- [Israel-Palestine head of Human Right Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/israel-palestine-head-of-human-right-watch-quits-over-blocked-report/): Omar Shakir, who has worked for the rights group for more than 10 years, says he has lost faith in the organisation.
- [‘Extensive’ fire breaks out at Tehran shopping centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/extensive-fire-breaks-out-at-tehran-shopping-centre/): No injuries reported after major fire breaks out at western Tehran bazaar, sending thick smoke over the Iranian capital.
- [Stanford Students 'Pretend' To Follow Jainism To Avoid Meal Plan Costing Rs 7 Lakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/03/stanford-students-pretend-to-follow-jainism-to-avoid-meal-plan-costing-rs-7-lakh/): Stanford University requires most students living on campus to enrol in a university meal plan, which costs $7,944, or about Rs 7.17 lakh, for the 2025–26 academic year.
- [Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/bitcoin-plunge-continues-erasing-gains-since-trumps-election/): The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
- [Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/panamas-president-hits-back-after-china-threat-in-canal-ports-row/): President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
- [China To Ban 'Hidden' Car Door Handles Made Popular By Elon Musk's Tesla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/china-to-ban-hidden-car-door-handles-made-popular-by-elon-musks-tesla/): China’s industry ministry on Monday said that under its new safety technical requirements, every car door should be equipped with both exterior and interior handles.
- [Questions after Iran’s government releases victim list in protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/questions-after-irans-government-releases-victim-list-in-protest-killings/): Website launched for people to report omitted names after Iranians share on social media identities of people killed.
- [Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/italy-probes-suspect-in-sarajevo-sniper-tourism-during-bosnia-war-report/): Report says an 80-year-old suspect faces charges on several counts, including premeditated murder.
- [Who are the past winners, and what’s the history of the T20 World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/who-are-the-past-winners-and-whats-the-history-of-the-t20-world-cup/): Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the most iconic moments, players and matches in the tournament’s 19-year history.
- [LIVE: After barrage of threats, US and Iran set to hold talks on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/live-after-barrage-of-threats-us-and-iran-set-to-hold-talks-on-friday/): Talks between Iran and the United States will take place in Oman on Friday.
- [‘AI Is An Absolutely Crucial Issue’: UN Chief Praises India’s Leadership Ahead Of Global Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/ai-is-an-absolutely-crucial-issue-un-chief-praises-indias-leadership-ahead-of-global-summit/): The UN chief said, “I do believe that AI today is an absolutely crucial issue in international relations and one of the biggest challenges of our times.
- [‘Not Even One Muslim In Organisation’: Indian Businessman Faces Racial Attack At Riyadh Exhibition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/not-even-one-muslim-in-organisation-indian-businessman-faces-racial-attack-at-riyadh-exhibition/): The remarks were widely criticised by social media users as racist and sectarian, with many saying the confrontation targeted personal identity.
- [Acme Of Economic Desperation? Why Pakistan Rolled Out Red Carpet For World Bank Chief | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/acme-of-economic-desperation-why-pakistan-rolled-out-red-carpet-for-world-bank-chief-exclusive/): The optics of the grand reception—featuring horses, schoolchildren, banners & ceremonial pageantry—stand in stark contrast to the everyday realities faced by Sikhs in Pakistan
- ['Nations Connected By Spiritual Bonds': PM Modi Welcomes Buddha Relics Exposition In Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/nations-connected-by-spiritual-bonds-pm-modi-welcomes-buddha-relics-exposition-in-sri-lanka/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Devnimori Relics exposition at Gangaramaya Temple.
- [Hope Against Odds: WaPo Layoffs Crush Journalists, Warzone Car-Desk Photos Rally Fans To Ditch Paper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/hope-against-odds-wapo-layoffs-crush-journalists-warzone-car-desk-photos-rally-fans-to-ditch-paper/): Ishan Tharoor, a global affairs columnist at The Washington Post, and Pranshu Verma, who was working as New Delhi Bureau Chief, were among those laid off.
- [Bangladesh Polls: Jamaat-e-Islami Pledges ‘Constructive’ Ties With India In Election Manifesto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/bangladesh-polls-jamaat-e-islami-pledges-constructive-ties-with-india-in-election-manifesto/): Jamaat-e-Islami also promised peaceful relations with other neighbours, including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Thailand.
- [Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/zelenskyy-reveals-55000-ukrainian-soldiers-killed-fighting-against-russia/): Kremlin spokesperson says Russian forces would continue fighting until Kyiv makes necessary ‘decisions’ to end the war.
- [‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/country-of-the-blind-how-will-bangladesh-remember-muhammad-yunus/): Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.
- [UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/un-warns-of-humanitarian-collapse-in-cuba-as-us-seeks-to-block-oil-supplies/): Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island.
- [Former British Prince Andrew Moves Out Of Windsor’s Royal Lodge Amid Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/former-british-prince-andrew-moves-out-of-windsors-royal-lodge-amid-epstein-links/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will now live permanently on the King’s privately owned Sandringham Estate, over 100 miles away from Windsor.
- [‘Physically And Mentally I Feel Like 50 Years Ago’: Trump On Approaching 80th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/physically-and-mentally-i-feel-like-50-years-ago-trump-on-approaching-80th-birthday/): Donald Trump also spoke about assassination attempts, stating he cannot let fear dominate.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Called Bill Gates 'So Cheap' Over Alleged Ties With Russian Bridge Player: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/jeffrey-epstein-called-bill-gates-so-cheap-over-alleged-ties-with-russian-bridge-player-report/): Fresh reports surrounding Jeffrey Epstein claims the sex offender mocked Bill Gates in emails over the latter’s alleged treatment of Russian bridge player Mila Antonova.
- [Trump Reiterates Use Of 'Discombobulator' In Maduro Raid, Credits Himself For Naming It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trump-reiterates-use-of-discombobulator-in-maduro-raid-credits-himself-for-naming-it/): Trump expressed pride in the name ‘Discombobulator’ & credited himself for naming the secret weapon that the US used in Maduro raid.
- [Australia charges teen over online threat as Israeli president due to visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/australia-charges-teen-over-online-threat-as-israeli-president-due-to-visit/): ‘Mass, peaceful’ demonstration are planned across Australia to protest the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog.
- ['Comfortable With Him...': Jeffrey Epstein's Ex-Girlfriend Invited Him Over When Daughter Was 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/comfortable-with-him-jeffrey-epsteins-ex-girlfriend-invited-him-over-when-daughter-was-15/): US Justice Dept’s Epstein files show Eva Andersson-Dubin emailed Epstein in 2010 about her daughter, stayed close post-conviction.
- ['Bus-Sized' Rare Jellyfish Discovered By Scientists In Argentina | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/bus-sized-rare-jellyfish-discovered-by-scientists-in-argentina-video/): Researchers filmed the rare giant phantom jellyfish, with 10-metre-long arms, swimming 250 metres below Argentina’s waters.
- [‘No Issues’: Air India Responds After UK Regulator Seeks Details On Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/no-issues-air-india-responds-after-uk-regulator-seeks-details-on-boeing-787-fuel-switch-incident/): An Air India pilot flagged a defect in the fuel control switch on February 2 after operating flight AI132.
- ['Clear Win For Both Sides': White House Press Secy Karoline Leavitt Hails India-US Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/clear-win-for-both-sides-white-house-press-secy-karoline-leavitt-hails-india-us-trade-deal/): White House Press Secretary hailed the India-US trade pact as a “clear win” for both nations, citing economic, strategic and geopolitical gains.
- [US Drug Agency Shuts Over 200 Illegal Online Pharmacy Sites Linked To India-Based Network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/us-drug-agency-shuts-over-200-illegal-online-pharmacy-sites-linked-to-india-based-network/): The DEA also warned US consumers about fake pharmacy websites and is working with Indian authorities to dismantle the network.
- ['Few Can Relate To Life I Led': Son Of Norway's Crown Princess Breaks Down During Rape Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/few-can-relate-to-life-i-led-son-of-norways-crown-princess-breaks-down-during-rape-trial/): Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, denied rape charges in court, admitting to destructive behavior amid media scrutiny.
- [Nike probed by Trump appointee over claims of bias against white workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/nike-probed-by-trump-appointee-over-claims-of-bias-against-white-workers/): Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s probe is latest effort by Trump administration to stymie diversity policies.
- [Morocco Floods: Over 1 Lakh Evacuated, Roads Impassable, Food Access Hit; US Issues Advisory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/morocco-floods-over-1-lakh-evacuated-roads-impassable-food-access-hit-us-issues-advisory/): US has advised American citizens to enrol in the Smart Traveler Program so the US Embassy in Morocco can share emergency and routine information.
- [‘Iranian Regime Does Not Reflect People Of Iran’: Marco Rubio Amid US Push For Talks With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/iranian-regime-does-not-reflect-people-of-iran-marco-rubio-amid-us-push-for-talks-with-tehran/): He also pointed to recent protests in Iran, driven largely by economic grievances, accusing the leadership of diverting national resources toward terrorism.
- ['Shouldn't Have Happened': Trump Condemns Minneapolis Shootings, Suggests 'Softer Touch'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/shouldnt-have-happened-trump-condemns-minneapolis-shootings-suggests-softer-touch/): Donald Trump said the Minneapolis shootings were “very sad” and “should have not happened,” while defending immigration officers.
- [Trump Assassination Attempt: Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2024 Florida Golf Course Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trump-assassination-attempt-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2024-florida-golf-course-shooting/): The US Justice Department had sought a life sentence, with prosecutors stating that Routh showed no remorse and was prepared to kill or assault anyone who obstructed his plan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1442/): These are the key developments from day 1,442 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [UN agency warns of ‘sharp increase’ in measles cases in the Americas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/un-agency-warns-of-sharp-increase-in-measles-cases-in-the-americas/): Mexico and the US both reported thousands of measles cases last year, threatening their measles elimination status.
- [Why is there a mixed reaction in India to the US trade deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/why-is-there-a-mixed-reaction-in-india-to-the-us-trade-deal/): Trump and Modi hail agreement but details remains vague.
- [AIPAC-linked PAC ups pressure on ‘moderate’ US Democrat in new strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/aipac-linked-pac-ups-pressure-on-moderate-us-democrat-in-new-strategy/): Critics claim AIPAC spending aims to intimidate candidates questioning unconditional US support for Israeli policies.
- [Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/man-convicted-of-trying-to-assassinate-trump-to-serve-life-in-prison/): Judge says Ryan Routh engaged in ‘premeditated’ plot to kill Trump several months before the US presidential election.
- [US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman on Friday, Tehran confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-iran-nuclear-talks-set-for-oman-on-friday-tehran-confirms/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that nuclear talks with the US will take place in Oman on Friday.
- [US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-california-redistricting-effort/): Redrawing of electoral maps along partisan lines taken in response to similar measures in Republican-led states.
- [Ukraine says first day of peace talks with Russia ‘productive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/ukraine-says-first-day-of-peace-talks-with-russia-productive/): Zelenskyy expects negotiations to soon lead to another prisoner exchange.
- [NASA’s Curiosity Rover Lights Up Mars, Captures Rare Night-Time View Of The Red Planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/nasas-curiosity-rover-lights-up-mars-captures-rare-night-time-view-of-the-red-planet/): NASA’s Curiosity turns its robotic arm into a portable lamp to photograph the Red Planet under pitch-black skies
- [‘He Should Be Worried’: Trump Warns Khamenei As US-Iran Nuclear Talks Revived At The Last Minute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/he-should-be-worried-trump-warns-khamenei-as-us-iran-nuclear-talks-revived-at-the-last-minute/): Talks were rescued after at least nine West Asian nations urged Washington not to abandon diplomacy with Tehran.
- [Six British activists acquitted over raid on Israeli defence firm’s factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/six-british-activists-acquitted-over-raid-on-israeli-defence-firms-factory/): Six British ‍activists ‍have been acquitted of aggravated burglary tied to a raid on an Israeli defence firm’s factory.
- [‘Treacherous assassination’: Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/treacherous-assassination-who-was-saif-al-islam-gaddafi/): Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, former Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi’s son, and his number 2, was killed by “four masked men”.
- [What is Tarique Rahman’s vision for Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/what-is-tarique-rahmans-vision-for-bangladesh/): Sreenivasan Jain challenges BNP secretary Mirza Fakhrul on whether the party and its leader really represents change.
- [Russia criticises US as final nuclear warhead treaty set to expire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russia-criticises-us-as-final-nuclear-warhead-treaty-set-to-expire/): Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.
- [Colombia’s EGC suspends Doha peace talks over Petro-Trump meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/colombias-egc-suspends-doha-peace-talks-over-petro-trump-meeting/): The criminal group suspended talks in response to reports that the US and Colombia would target its leader for arrest.
- [Return through Rafah: Palestinian women recount Israeli interrogation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/return-through-rafah-palestinian-women-recount-israeli-interrogation/): Palestinian women returning to Gaza describe detention, interrogations, and confiscation of belongings.
- [Epstein, Former Prince Andrew Pressured Exotic Dancer For Threesome, Treated Her ‘Like A Prostitute’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/epstein-former-prince-andrew-pressured-exotic-dancer-for-threesome-treated-her-like-a-prostitute/): Legal letters released by US Justice Department allege Epstein and former UK prince Andrew sought threesome and sex acts from a Florida ‘stripper’ at Palm Beach party.
- [Doval Told Rubio Trump Can’t Bully India, New Delhi Can Wait Out His Term For Trade Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/doval-told-rubio-trump-cant-bully-india-new-delhi-can-wait-out-his-term-for-trade-deal-report/): NSA Ajit Doval assured Marco Rubio that India has faced difficult US administrations in the past and was ready to wait out Trump’s term for a trade deal.
- [Dispute Over Venue May Derail Iran-US Nuclear Talks, Push Trump Toward Military Action: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/dispute-over-venue-may-derail-iran-us-nuclear-talks-push-trump-toward-military-action-report/): Trump issues blunt warning to Tehran, says Ayatollah Khamenei “should be very worried” as nuclear talks with Tehran teeter on the brink.
- [Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russia-jails-stand-up-comic-artemy-ostani-over-war-joke/): Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a ‘legless’ war veteran.
- [Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/hungary-jails-german-activist-for-eight-years-over-far-right-rally-attacks/): Maja T was part of a group that attacked participants at Budapest’s ‘Day of Honour’, a major neo-Nazi event.
- [Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/washington-post-announces-massive-layoffs-in-blow-to-storied-paper/): Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.
- [Rubio: US ready to talk with Iran, ‘not sure’ a deal can be reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/rubio-us-ready-to-talk-with-iran-not-sure-a-deal-can-be-reached/): US Secretary of State said the US would prefer to make a deal with Iran, but he’s “not sure” a deal can be reached.
- [Some in Israel question its influence over US as Iran war decision nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/some-in-israel-question-its-influence-over-us-as-iran-war-decision-nears/): Israelis wonder whether US will favour its own geopolitical priorities over Israel in its decision over Iran attack.
- [Kate Middleton Talks About 'Fear, Exhaustion' During Her Cancer Journey In New Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/kate-middleton-talks-about-fear-exhaustion-during-her-cancer-journey-in-new-video/): Kate, who is now in remission after being diagnosed in February 2024, stressed the importance of care, understanding and hope.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Emails Confirm Ex-Prince Andrew's Photo With Virginia Giuffre Is Real: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/ghislaine-maxwell-emails-confirm-ex-prince-andrews-photo-with-virginia-giuffre-is-real-report/): Previously, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had rejected the authenticity of the photo of him being in intimate contact with 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre, reports Daily Mail.
- [Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/trump-hails-excellent-phone-call-with-chinas-xi-amid-trade-tensions/): Trump stresses his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.
- [Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/mixed-emotions-among-palestinians-as-rafah-crossing-partially-reopens/): Emotional homecomings seen as some Palestinians reunite with loved ones amid mixed sentiments at the Rafah border.
- [Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/killing-of-saif-gaddafi-removes-alternative-to-libyas-rival-governments/): Death of former dictator’s son removes symbolic alternative to Libya’s entrenched political deadlock, analysts say.
- [US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-announces-proposed-critical-mineral-trading-bloc/): The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining.
- [Israeli strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza, shatter ‘ceasefire’ myth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/israeli-strikes-kill-more-than-20-in-gaza-shatter-ceasefire-myth/): Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, many of them children, in widespread attacks on Gaza on Wednesday.
- [Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russias-putin-holds-video-call-with-chinas-xi/): The two leaders discussed maintaining their growing ties amid international instability.
- ['Rifles, Night Vision Devices': Baloch Rebels Have What Pakistani Forces Lack, Says Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/rifles-night-vision-devices-baloch-rebels-have-what-pakistani-forces-lack-says-defence-minister/): Amid a heightened national security crisis, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif admitted to the security forces being “handicapped” in the face of the Baloch rebels
- [US Unveils Plans To Advance Collaboration On Critical Minerals With 54 Countries, Including India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-unveils-plans-to-advance-collaboration-on-critical-minerals-with-54-countries-including-india/): The United States hosted the Critical Minerals Ministerial aimed at global collaboration to secure supply chains for critical minerals and to counter China’s influence.
- [Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Announces ‘Painful’ Job Cuts, One-Third Staff Laid Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/jeff-bezos-owned-washington-post-announces-painful-job-cuts-one-third-staff-laid-off/): The layoffs affect the newsroom, sports desk, books department, local news teams, graphics staff, and several overseas bureaus.
- [Jaishankar Calls For 'De-Risking Supply Chains' At Critical Minerals Event In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/jaishankar-calls-for-de-risking-supply-chains-at-critical-minerals-event-in-us/): Jaishankar said he underlined the challenges of excessive concentration and the importance of de-risking supply chains at the Critical Minerals Ministerial in the US.
- [Gaza on the agenda as Turkiye’s Erdogan meets Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/gaza-on-the-agenda-as-turkiyes-erdogan-meets-egypts-el-sisi-in-cairo/): The Turkish president said humanitarian tragedy continues in the enclave amid a fresh wave of deadly Israeli attacks.
- [After Protests, Trump Administration To Reduce Immigration Agents By 700 In Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/after-protests-trump-administration-to-reduce-immigration-agents-by-700-in-minnesota/): Tom Homan announced a reduction of 700 agents in Minneapolis after protests, but 2000 to remain as Trump pursues mass deportations.
- [‘India Free To Buy Oil From Any Country’: Russia Says New Delhi's Energy Purchases Are Its Own Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/india-free-to-buy-oil-from-any-country-russia-says-new-delhis-energy-purchases-are-its-own-call/): Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was not the only supplier of oil and petroleum products to India and never had been.
- [Russian shelling kills seven in Ukrainian market, clouding Abu Dhabi talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/russian-shelling-kills-seven-in-ukrainian-market-clouding-abu-dhabi-talks/): Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin accused Moscow of carrying out ‘another targeted war crime’.
- [Sun Unleashes Powerful Solar Flares, ISRO Warns Of Possible Radio Blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/sun-unleashes-powerful-solar-flares-isro-warns-of-possible-radio-blackouts/): ISRO officials said more than 50 operational Indian satellites are under constant watch as intense solar storms can interfere with radio signals and satellite operations.
- [Trump Discusses Taiwan, Ukraine War With Xi In Phone Call: 'Looking Forward To China Trip In April'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/trump-discusses-taiwan-ukraine-war-with-xi-in-phone-call-looking-forward-to-china-trip-in-april/): Xi tells Trump issues can be resolved “one by one” through dialogue, says 2026 should be a year of “mutual respect and peaceful coexistence”
- [Mediators propose framework for crucial Iran-US talks this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/mediators-propose-framework-for-crucial-iran-us-talks-this-week/): Proposals include requirement for Iran to halt uranium enrichment for three years and transfer stock to a third country.
- [Libya’s top prosecutor launches probe into Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/libyas-top-prosecutor-launches-probe-into-saif-al-islam-gaddafis-killing/): Statement from attorney general’s office says forensics teams examines body and site of shooting.
- [Epstein, Israel’s Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ consultancy sums paid to Blair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/epstein-israels-barak-discussed-gigantic-consultancy-sums-paid-to-blair/): In a released recording, convicted sex offender and former Israeli leader discuss ‘gigantic’ sums paid to former UK PM.
- [Epstein files reveal web of relationships among rich and powerful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/epstein-files-reveal-web-of-relationships-among-rich-and-powerful/): Names of the rich and powerful are littered throughout the latest batch of the “Epstein files.”
- [Can India switch from Russian to Venezuelan oil, as Trump wants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/can-india-switch-from-russian-to-venezuelan-oil-as-trump-wants/): US President Donald Trump’s plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India is neat, but may be operationally messy, analysts say.
- [US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/us-border-security-chief-withdrawing-700-immigration-agents-from-minnesota/): Tom Homan cites increased cooperation with local authorities but promises enforcement operations will continue.
- [71-Year-Old Indian-Origin Woman In Singapore Fined Over Rs 2 Lakh For Feeding Pigeons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/71-year-old-indian-origin-woman-in-singapore-fined-over-rs-2-lakh-for-feeding-pigeons/): The elderly woman had previously been fined for feeding wild birds and had promised not to repeat the offence.
- [Captain Among 3 Killed As TTP Attacks Security Forces In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/captain-among-3-killed-as-ttp-attacks-security-forces-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Sources said TTP militants targeted the security check post in Khyber district with an explosive-laden quad-copter followed by intense firing
- ['Regret Every Minute Spent With Him': Bill Gates Denies Bombshell Allegations In New Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/regret-every-minute-spent-with-him-bill-gates-denies-bombshell-allegations-in-new-epstein-files/): Bill Gates denies allegations in a draft email from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that he had contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Russian girls.
- [Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anita Anand Meet In US As Mark Carney Plans India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/jaishankar-canadian-fm-anita-anand-meet-in-us-as-mark-carney-plans-india-visit/): Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met in Washington DC as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney intensifies efforts to deepen trade ties with India.
- [China Probes Influencer Zhou Yuan Who Earned Over Rs 30 Crore Teaching Women How To Woo Men](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/china-probes-influencer-zhou-yuan-who-earned-over-rs-30-crore-teaching-women-how-to-woo-men/): Chinese influencer Zhou Yuan faces investigation after earning millions teaching women flirtation at Black and White Sexual Intelligence School in Changsha.
- [Iranian Women Get Freedom To Ride Motorcycles After Decades Under New Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/iranian-women-get-freedom-to-ride-motorcycles-after-decades-under-new-law/): Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref signed a resolution aimed at clarifying the traffic code to allow women to get licences to ride motorcycles.
- [Warning Shot? Prominent Iranian News Outlet Shares Photos Of US Bases In Middle East On X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/warning-shot-prominent-iranian-news-outlet-shares-photos-of-us-bases-in-middle-east-on-x/): Fars News Agency shared the photos over two consecutive days, with one post on Tuesday and the second on Wednesday.
- [Xi Jinping Speaks With Donald Trump Hours After Dialling Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/xi-jinping-speaks-with-donald-trump-hours-after-dialling-putin/): Post Content
- [Tens of thousands evacuated as floods submerge parts of Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-as-floods-submerge-parts-of-morocco/): Heavy flooding has forced more than 50,000 people to evacuate northern Morocco.
- [Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/global-system-of-human-rights-in-peril-warns-hrw-in-its-annual-report/): The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.
- [Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s income](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/audio-of-epstein-discussing-tony-blairs-income/): An Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.
- ['No White Person In Sight': Australian Man Says 'Indians Taking Over' Local Parks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/no-white-person-in-sight-australian-man-says-indians-taking-over-local-parks/): An Australian man voiced concern over Klemzig Recreation Reserve being filled with Indians, sparking debate on multiculturalism amid rising racial incidents.
- [Hindu Student Expelled From Hostel In Bangladesh On Charges Of Religious Defamation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/hindu-student-expelled-from-hostel-in-bangladesh-on-charges-of-religious-defamation/): Asim Kumar Dhar from Jamalpur Textile Engineering College was accused of religious defamation on his social media posts and was temporarily suspended from academic activities.
- [UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/uk-pro-palestinian-activists-not-guilty-of-aggravated-burglary/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Palestinians face restrictions leaving, entering Gaza through Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/palestinians-face-restrictions-leaving-entering-gaza-through-rafah/): Israel is severely restricting what Palestinians can bring into Gaza through the Rafah crossing.
- [Trump’s critical minerals meet: Who’s attending, what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/trumps-critical-minerals-meet-whos-attending-whats-at-stake/): More than 50 countries are represented at the Critical Minerals Ministerial to discuss how to reduce reliance on China.
- [Video shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/video-shows-man-fighting-high-school-students-at-anti-ice-protest/): Video shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protest
- [Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/citizens-of-nowhere-what-it-means-to-be-stateless-in-the-us/): What happens when a person has no country?
- [Bigger Than An Aircraft Carrier, Beyond Fighter Jets: Inside China's 'Space Warship' Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/bigger-than-an-aircraft-carrier-beyond-fighter-jets-inside-chinas-space-warship-plan/): China’s Luanniao space-based aircraft carrier aims to deploy Shuan Nu drones near space, but experts doubt its feasibility despite China’s recent Chang’e-6 success
- [Top 10 Risks That The World Might Face In The Next 10 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/04/top-10-risks-that-the-world-might-face-in-the-next-10-years/): World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026: Here are 10 global risks that will pose threat to the world in the next 10 years.
- [Balochistan On The Edge: Trains Halted, Communication Cut Amid Attacks And Counter-Insurgency Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/balochistan-on-the-edge-trains-halted-communication-cut-amid-attacks-and-counter-insurgency-ops/): The security clampdown follows the Balochistan Liberation Army’s (BLA) announcement of “Operation Herof 2.0”, which the group claims is ongoing against Pakistan’s armed forces.
- [$1,000 Drug For $199: Trump Launches 'TrumpRx' Website For Discounts On Most Expensive Medicines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/1000-drug-for-199-trump-launches-trumprx-website-for-discounts-on-most-expensive-medicines/): Donald Trump launched TrumpRx, a website offering major discounts on drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, insulin, inhalers, and IVF medicines.
- [Did Someone Enter Epstein's Jail Tier During His Final Hours? New Video Contradicts Official Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/did-someone-enter-epsteins-jail-tier-during-his-final-hours-new-video-contradicts-official-account/): The FBI described the fuzzy image as “possibly an inmate,” while the Department of Justice Inspector General later identified it as an unidentified corrections officer.
- [US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-military-kills-two-people-in-latest-attack-on-vessel-in-the-pacific/): US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1443/): These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US-Iran talks live: Critical negotiations set to begin in Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-iran-talks-live-critical-negotiations-set-to-begin-in-oman/): US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf.
- [Trump Launches TrumpRx: How His New Discounted Drug Platform Works And Who It Helps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trump-launches-trumprx-how-his-new-discounted-drug-platform-works-and-who-it-helps/): Trump said Americans would ‘save a fortune,’ as the platform lists discounted cash prices for 43 brand-name drugs. But savings differ sharply for insured and uninsured patients.
- [‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trumprx-website-launches-in-us-with-promise-to-lower-price-of-medicine/): US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.
- [Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/bitcoin-plummets-in-value-again-after-week-of-heavy-losses/): The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.
- [US, Iran Delegations In Muscat For Key Nuclear Talks After Deadly Protest Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-iran-delegations-in-muscat-for-key-nuclear-talks-after-deadly-protest-crackdown/): Steve Witkoff and Abbas Araqchi arrived in Muscat for US-Iran nuclear talks amid tensions over missiles and protests.
- ['Ties With India Saw Setbacks Under Yunus-Led Interim Regime': Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/ties-with-india-saw-setbacks-under-yunus-led-interim-regime-bangladesh-foreign-affairs-advisor/): Md Touhid Hossain noted India Bangladesh ties faced setbacks under the interim government, but expressed confidence that the next elected administration could smooth relations.
- [Yunus Rushes To Ink ‘Secret’ US Trade Deal Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls, Leaves Exporters In Worry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/yunus-rushes-to-ink-secret-us-trade-deal-ahead-of-bangladesh-polls-leaves-exporters-in-worry/): The deal is being pushed by the unelected interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, raising sharp questions about democratic mandate and transparency.
- ['Leave Iran Now': US Embassy Tells Citizens To Exit Country Amid Tensions, Scheduled Nuclear Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/leave-iran-now-us-embassy-tells-citizens-to-exit-country-amid-tensions-scheduled-nuclear-talks/): The US Embassy in Iran urged Americans to leave the country immediately, warning of internet shutdowns, travel disruptions and heightened detention risks.
- [Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/democrats-demand-reforms-to-homeland-security-over-immigration-operations/): An impasse in Congress over immigration reforms could stymie a funding bill for the US Department of Homeland Security.
- [Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trump-rejects-call-from-russias-putin-to-extend-cap-on-nuclear-deployments/): US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.
- [Venezuela’s National Assembly approves amnesty bill in first of two votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/venezuelas-national-assembly-approves-amnesty-bill-in-first-of-two-votes/): The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Maduro.
- [Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trump-tempers-criticism-of-uks-chagos-islands-deal-after-talk-with-starmer/): Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal.
- [Keir Starmer Under Pressure: Who Could Succeed Him As Mandelson Scandal Threatens UK PM's Future?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/keir-starmer-under-pressure-who-could-succeed-him-as-mandelson-scandal-threatens-uk-pms-future/): With Keir Starmer under fire over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, speculation grows over who could lead Labour if a challenge emerges.
- [ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/icc-mens-t20-cricket-world-cup-2026-explained-in-maps-and-charts/): India and Sri Lanka will host the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Saturday to March 8.
- [Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/activists-announce-new-bigger-aid-flotilla-to-set-sail-for-gaza-in-march/): Global Sumud Flotilla to carry up to 1,000 activists in largest-ever ‘coordinated humanitarian intervention’ for Gaza.
- [Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trump-endorses-prime-minister-viktor-orban-for-hungarys-april-election/): The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.
- [‘Sorry for being away’: Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/sorry-for-being-away-ukraine-russia-swap-prisoners-of-war/): More than 300 prisoners of war are finally heading home on Thursday after Ukraine and Russia reached a deal for a swap.
- [Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/cuba-to-introduce-plan-to-address-fuel-shortage-amid-us-blockade/): The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
- [T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/t20-world-cup-sri-lanka-urge-pakistan-to-reconsider-india-boycott/): T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.
- [India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/india-coal-mine-blast-leaves-18-dead-others-feared-trapped/): Explosion took place at an unregulated mine in the northeastern East Jainta Hills area.
- [‘If The Deal Falls Apart...’: Trump Backs UK Handover Of Diego Garcia To Mauritius With A Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/if-the-deal-falls-apart-trump-backs-uk-handover-of-diego-garcia-to-mauritius-with-a-warning/): Trump reverses earlier stance after call with British PM Keir Starmer.
- [Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan War From Going Nuclear While Pushing New Arms Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war-from-going-nuclear-while-pushing-new-arms-treaty/): India has consistently rejected Trump’s assertion that Washington helped defuse 2025 conflict with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.
- [Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/gaza-flotilla-organisers-in-south-africa-warn-against-israeli-interception/): Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.
- [What the US and Iran are about to negotiate over isn’t clear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/what-the-us-and-iran-are-about-to-negotiate-over-isnt-clear/): After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.
- [Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/germanys-merz-warns-of-potential-escalation-as-us-iran-prepare-for-talks/): Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.
- [US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/us-treasury-secretary-declines-to-rule-out-future-federal-reserve-lawsuits/): Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump’s campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
- ['India Has No Option…': Tensions Flare As Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif Promote 'Liberation' Narrative In PoK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/india-has-no-option-tensions-flare-as-asim-munir-shehbaz-sharif-promote-liberation-narrative-in-pok/): Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have recently visited PoK, delivering fiery speeches that have raised concerns over regional stability
- [‘Colourful’: Bangladesh Jamaat Chief’s Remark On Relations With India If Elected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/colourful-bangladesh-jamaat-chiefs-remark-on-relations-with-india-if-elected/): In its manifesto for the upcoming elections, Jamaat-e-Islami has called for peaceful and cooperative relations with neighboring countries.
- [Massive Emergency Operation Underway After Blaze Engulfs Roof Of Pennsylvania Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/massive-emergency-operation-underway-after-blaze-engulfs-roof-of-pennsylvania-hospital/): A fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City led to the evacuation of over 70 patients. Emergency crews, including Geisinger staff, responded swiftly.
- [Dutch Army Gets A Star Recruit As Queen Maxima Signs Up For Reserves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/dutch-army-gets-a-star-recruit-as-queen-maxima-signs-up-for-reserves/): The Royal House issued a statement saying that the queen, “like many others, wants to make a contribution to that security.”
- [Video Shows Florida Teen Setting Friend Ablaze In Bizarre Prank; Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/video-shows-florida-teen-setting-friend-ablaze-in-bizarre-prank-arrested/): Bradey Ming, 17, was arrested in Marion County, Florida, for allegedly setting his friend on fire. The victim suffered second-degree burns and Ming faces felony aggravated battery.
- ['Project Vault': Why Balochistan's Reko Diq Is The Only International Entry In US Critical Minerals Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/project-vault-why-balochistans-reko-diq-is-the-only-international-entry-in-us-critical-minerals-initiative/): While Project Vault is primarily focused on internal stockpiling within US, it includes a $1.3 billion investment in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mines, located in the Balochistan province
- [US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/us-envoy-shuns-polish-parliament-speaker-over-trump-remarks/): US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ‘We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ President Trump.
- [How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/how-the-us-left-ukraine-exposed-to-russias-winter-war/): As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi.
- [Brother Of Israeli Spy Chief Charged With Smuggling Cigarettes Into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/brother-of-israeli-spy-chief-charged-with-smuggling-cigarettes-into-gaza/): Bezalel Zini allegedly smuggled approximately 14 cartons of cigarettes into Gaza on three occasions, receiving 365,000 shekels (around $117,400) in payment.
- [New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/new-trump-administration-rule-makes-it-easier-to-fire-career-civil-servants/): The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for ‘intentionally subverting Presidential directives’.
- [UK ex-envoy’s ties to Epstein spark political storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/uk-ex-envoys-ties-to-epstein-spark-political-storm/): UK PM Keir Starmer says he regrets appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/starvation-by-design-how-israel-turned-food-into-a-weapon-of-war-in-gaza/): Data reveals Gaza’s hunger was likely a calculated strategy to ‘re-engineer’ society, peaking in 2025.
- [UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/un-rights-chief-warns-his-office-is-in-survival-mode-over-funding-crisis/): Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
- [Bloom And Gloom: Japan Says Tourists Cannot Attend Cherry Blossom Festival. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/bloom-and-gloom-japan-says-tourists-cannot-attend-cherry-blossom-festival-heres-why/): The town of Fujiyoshida will end its 10-year-old sakura festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park due to unruly tourist behavior and overtourism.
- ['F**k The Profits’: Robin Hood-Clad Thieves Loot Store, Share Food To Protest High Prices In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/fk-the-profits-robin-hood-clad-thieves-loot-store-share-food-to-protest-high-prices-in-canada/): Robins des Ruelles raided Rachelle Béry in Montreal, redistributed stolen food to community fridges, protesting food inflation.
- [‘I Think I Should Make It’: Trump Says He’s Heaven-Bound, Mocks Media For Missing Joke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/i-think-i-should-make-it-trump-says-hes-heaven-bound-mocks-media-for-missing-joke/): Trump tells National Prayer Breakfast audience he was “just having fun” with earlier comments on him “going to heaven”.
- [Donald Trump Reveals He Never Sleeps On Planes: ‘I Look Out For Missiles, Enemies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/donald-trump-reveals-he-never-sleeps-on-planes-i-look-out-for-missiles-enemies/): Donald Trump jokes that he stays awake on long flights to watch for ‘missiles and enemies’ instead of resting
- [Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/pakistan-super-league-signs-bangladeshs-mustafizur-after-ipl-controversy/): Pakistan’s Super League moves to sign Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after both countries’ T20 dispute with India.
- [Chinese startup tests its flying car that can carry 10 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/chinese-startup-tests-its-flying-car-that-can-carry-10-people/): Chinese company AutoFlight conducted a public flight demonstration for its 5-tonne-class flying car V5000 Matrix.
- ['Seeing Mafia Maduro Decapitated Brings Relief To Venezuelans': Caracas Ex-Mayor | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/seeing-mafia-maduro-decapitated-brings-relief-to-venezuelans-caracas-ex-mayor-exclusive/): During the interview, Antonio Ledezma discussed how US support was essential, stressing that Venezuela could not have done this alone
- ['Richest Man In The World...': Epstein Emails Claim 'Cheap' Bill Gates Left Ex-Girlfriend 'Broke'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/richest-man-in-the-world-epstein-emails-claim-cheap-bill-gates-left-ex-girlfriend-broke/): Epstein alleged that Mila Antonova, who reportedly had a relationship with Bill Gates around 2010, had emailed him multiple times over two months.
- ['Need Faster Results': Zelenskyy Says Negotiations With Russia, US To End Ukraine War 'Not Easy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/need-faster-results-zelenskyy-says-negotiations-with-russia-us-to-end-ukraine-war-not-easy/): Zelenskyy urges quicker progress as Kyiv and Moscow conclude second day of US-brokered talks.
- [Maduro's Powerful Aide Alex Saab Allegedly Detained By FBI In Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/maduros-powerful-aide-alex-saab-allegedly-detained-by-fbi-in-caracas/): Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín were reportedly detained in Caracas by Sebin and the FBI, following US-Venezuela collaboration, amid ongoing controversy and conflicting statements.
- [T20 World Cup 2026 quiz: How well do you know cricket’s shortest format?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/t20-world-cup-2026-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-crickets-shortest-format/): Test your knowledge in our quiz about the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 2026 edition is staged in India and Sri Lanka.
- [It’s time for the world to boycott the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/its-time-for-the-world-to-boycott-the-us/): A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
- [US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/us-iran-talks-face-serious-obstacles-in-the-way-of-diplomacy/): US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’
- [Gaza returnee recalls her journey through the Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/gaza-returnee-recalls-her-journey-through-the-rafah-crossing/): An elderly sick Palestinian woman recalls her experience crossing the Rafah crossing.
- [‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/uss-critical-minerals-summit-will-burden-global-south-with-most-costs/): ‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’
- [Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/trumps-building-a-new-world-order-and-theres-a-method-to-his-madness/): His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he’s getting there.
- [How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/how-epstein-mandelson-files-rocked-the-uk-government/): PM knew of Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US.
- [‘Time Bombs Waiting To Be Triggered’: Russia Calls US-Iran Situation Explosive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/time-bombs-waiting-to-be-triggered-russia-calls-us-iran-situation-explosive/): Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow not indifferent as US-Iran tensions threaten wider region.
- [Epstein Medical Records Reveal He Had 'Very Low' Testosterone, Wanted Penis Enlargement Pills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/epstein-medical-records-reveal-he-had-very-low-testosterone-wanted-penis-enlargement-pills/): Medical tests revealed Epstein had contracted gonorrhea and other infections.
- [US, Russia To Reestablish Top Military Level Talks: Pentagon After Nuclear Treaty Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/us-russia-to-reestablish-top-military-level-talks-pentagon-after-nuclear-treaty-expires/): The US and Russia will resume high-level military dialogue after the New START treaty expired, ending limits on nuclear arsenals.
- [Israel sprays unknown chemical over land in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/israel-sprays-unknown-chemical-over-land-in-south-lebanon/): Israeli forces have been spraying land in southern Lebanon with unknown chemicals.
- [Video: Bangladesh’s election and the return of banned Jamaat-e-Islami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/video-bangladeshs-election-and-the-return-of-banned-jamaat-e-islami/): For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, the country’s largest Muslim party has a chance of taking power.
- [Famine conditions spread to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/famine-conditions-spread-to-more-towns-in-sudans-darfur-experts-warn/): Food security experts say famine thresholds for acute malnutrition exceeded in Darfur’s Um Baru and Kernoi.
- [Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/russia-ukraine-talks-end-with-agreement-on-prisoner-swap/): Russian state news agency RIA reports that Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 157 prisoners of war each.
- [T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/t20-world-cup-india-will-travel-to-colombo-despite-pakistan-boycott/): India will send team for February 15 game against Pakistan despite boycott by confirmation.
- [UK PM Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/uk-pm-starmer-apologises-to-epstein-victims-for-appointing-mandelson/): UK questions leader’s judgement amid revelations of envoy Mandelson’s close ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Thousands Of Penguins Are Dead In Argentina, Some Left Half-Eaten. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/thousands-of-penguins-are-dead-in-argentina-some-left-half-eaten-heres-why/): What puzzled researchers was not just the scale of the killings but the condition of many of the bodies as several penguins were found untouched or only partially eaten
- [One man killed, girl missing as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal and Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/one-man-killed-girl-missing-as-storm-leonardo-hits-portugal-and-spain/): Leonardo is the latest in a series of half a dozen storms to batter the Iberian Peninsula this year.
- [Israeli air attacks on Lebanon reach highest level since ceasefire: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/israeli-air-attacks-on-lebanon-reach-highest-level-since-ceasefire-report/): Israeli warplanes conducted more than 50 raids on Lebanon last month amid major surge in attacks, says refugee NGO.
- [Three Chinese Lawmakers With Ties To Defence Sector Sacked As Probe Into Top General Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/three-chinese-lawmakers-with-ties-to-defence-sector-sacked-as-probe-into-top-general-intensifies/): Three Chinese defence lawmakers – Zhou Xinmin, Liu Cangli and Luo Qi – were sacked amid a probe into top general Zhang Youxia for corruption and leaking nuclear secrets to US.
- ['Will Take One Week To Liberate Balochistan': Baloch Activist Accuses Pakistan Of Defaming India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/will-take-one-week-to-liberate-balochistan-baloch-activist-accuses-pakistan-of-defaming-india/): Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch accused Pakistan’s Army of defaming India to hide its own failures and called for New Delhi’s diplomatic and political support towards Balochistan.
- [T20 World Cup: Can Pakistan face sanctions over India boycott?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/t20-world-cup-can-pakistan-face-sanctions-over-india-boycott/): Pakistan’s unprecedented move could have financial and legal implications, cricket expert tells Al Jazeera.
- [Algerian boxer Khelif open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/algerian-boxer-khelif-open-to-genetic-testing-by-ioc-for-2028-olympics/): Imane Khelif, who won gold at 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, ‘Do not exploit me in ‌your political agendas.’
- [Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/russia-says-will-act-responsibly-despite-new-start-nuclear-treaty-expiry/): Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
- [Christian group says all abductees taken in Nigeria’s Kurmin Wali released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/christian-group-says-all-abductees-taken-in-nigerias-kurmin-wali-released/): Nigerian government yet to confirm that 166 villagers and churchgoers who were kidnapped last month are now back home.
- [NATO Pushes For 'Restraint' As US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/nato-pushes-for-restraint-as-us-russia-nuclear-treaty-expires/): NATO urges responsibility and restraint as the New START treaty between the US and Russia expires. The Kremlin called the end of the accord a negative step.
- [‘India–US Trade Deal In Final Stages Of Detailing’: EAM Jaishankar Signals New Phase In Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/india-us-trade-deal-in-final-stages-of-detailing-eam-jaishankar-signals-new-phase-in-ties/): Jaishankar announced India and the United States are close to a historic trade deal, with support from Marco Rubio and Piyush Goyal, following Donald Trump’s tariff reduction move.
- [If A US-Iran War Breaks Out, Can Tehran Strike Back In Minutes? The Sejjil Missile Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/if-a-us-iran-war-breaks-out-can-tehran-strike-back-in-minutes-the-sejjil-missile-explained/): Iran’s Sejjil cannot reach the US mainland, but its 2,000-km range and quick-launch design mean American bases in the Gulf would be among the first targets if conflict erupts.
- ['Tempted To Make A Lot Of Jokes': Kremlin Dismisses Epstein Russian Spy Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/tempted-to-make-a-lot-of-jokes-kremlin-dismisses-epstein-russian-spy-allegations/): The Kremlin dismissed claims that Jeffrey Epstein was a Russian spy, while Poland will investigate his alleged Russian links.
- [Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/pakistan-army-says-it-killed-216-fighters-in-weeklong-balochistan-campaign/): Military says operations that began in January degraded leadership and operational capabilities of ‘terrorist’ networks.
- [In Pakistan, gold price rollercoaster pushes buyers to silver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/in-pakistan-gold-price-rollercoaster-pushes-buyers-to-silver/): With gold prices skyrocketing, Pakistanis are turning to buying silver to cash in on some of the bullion rush.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Desi Praise For Kids’ Traditional Hindu Names | What Karthik, Arjun, Savithri Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/vivek-ramaswamy-wins-desi-praise-for-kids-traditional-hindu-names-what-karthik-arjun-savithri-mean/): Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, welcomed their third child, a daughter named Savithri, on Wednesday.
- [Why are gold prices soaring and the dollar in decline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/why-are-gold-prices-soaring-and-the-dollar-in-decline/): Gold has been on a tear as the dollar is under pressure, raising questions about global confidence and market risk.
- [Gunmen kill nearly 200 people in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/gunmen-kill-nearly-200-people-in-nigeria/): Nearly 200 people have been killed in gunmen attacks across Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina states.
- [Video: US news host Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of abducted mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/video-us-news-host-savannah-guthrie-pleads-for-return-of-abducted-mother/): US news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video on social media making an emotional appeal for the return of her mother.
- [What Is Japan's 'Magic Mud' That Could Challenge China's Rare Earth Grip?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/what-is-japans-magic-mud-that-could-challenge-chinas-rare-earth-grip/): Japan confirmed the successful recovery of rare earth-rich mud from nearly 6 kms beneath the Pacific Ocean, marking the world’s first extraction of its kind at such depths
- [Here’s why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/heres-why-israel-is-allowing-record-murder-rates-in-its-palestinian-towns/): Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.
- [Epstein’s help sought in bid to meet Chuck Schumer, files reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/epsteins-help-sought-in-bid-to-meet-chuck-schumer-files-reveal/): Email exchange shows Epstein sought to arrange meeting between top Democrat and US Virgin Islands representative.
- [The weapons the US has in place as it threatens to attack Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/the-weapons-the-us-has-in-place-as-it-threatens-to-attack-iran/): As negotiations are scheduled, Alex Gatopoulos breaks down how the US is applying pressure from the air, sea and sky
- [Gaza patients head to Rafah crossing as people return amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/gaza-patients-head-to-rafah-crossing-as-people-return-amid-israeli-attacks/): Twenty-five more Palestinians arrive in Gaza as 13 patients in need of treatment to begin evacuations through Rafah.
- [Man charged with ‘terrorism’ for bomb at Indigenous protest in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/man-charged-with-terrorism-for-bomb-at-indigenous-protest-in-australia/): The charge marks the first instance of an individual being prosecuted for this specific offence in Western Australia.
- [Vivek Ramaswamy And Wife Welcome Third Child 'Savithri': 'Mom And Baby Doing Well'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/vivek-ramaswamy-and-wife-welcome-third-child-savithri-mom-and-baby-doing-well/): Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, announced the birth of their third child, Savithri.
- [South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/south-sudan-hospital-hit-by-government-air-strike-msf-says/): Medical NGO says targeted attacks have forced the closure of hospitals, while UN says 280,000 displaced in Jonglei.
- [Russia-Ukraine war live: Second day of US-led war talks start in UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/russia-ukraine-war-live-second-day-of-us-led-war-talks-start-in-uae/): As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in UAE after ‘productive’ first day.
- [Boycotting India at T20 World Cup to support Bangladesh: Pakistan PM Sharif](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/boycotting-india-at-t20-world-cup-to-support-bangladesh-pakistan-pm-sharif/): ‘There should be no politics in sport,’ Sharif says, referring to the recent India-Bangladesh cricket crisis.
- [‘We have to rebuild’: Mozambique flood victims persevere in face of loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/05/we-have-to-rebuild-mozambique-flood-victims-persevere-in-face-of-loss/): More than 150 people have been killed and some 800,000 affected in the southern and central provinces of Mozambique.
- [Republicans condemn racist Trump video post depicting Obamas as apes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/republicans-condemn-racist-trump-video-post-depicting-obamas-as-apes/): Members of Trump’s political party called for the removal of the reposted clip, which has since been taken down.
- [Is globalisation killing craftsmanship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/is-globalisation-killing-craftsmanship/): Handmade crafts are disappearing under mass production. What is lost when everything is made fast, cheap and at scale?
- [Thousands attend funeral for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan ex-leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/thousands-attend-funeral-for-saif-al-islam-gaddafi-son-of-libyan-ex-leader/): Thousands of people came to the town of Bani Walid for the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after he was assassinated.
- [India Condemns Islamabad Mosque Blast, Dismisses Pakistan's Allegations As 'Baseless'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/india-condemns-islamabad-mosque-blast-dismisses-pakistans-allegations-as-baseless/): The statement came after Pakistani officials pointed fingers at India. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested India’s and Afghanistan’s involvement in the attack.
- [US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-imposes-sanctions-on-shadow-fleet-accused-of-transporting-iranian-oil/): The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to ‘stem the flow of revenue’ to Tehran.
- [US Announces Fresh Sanctions On Iran Oil Exports As Oman Talks Wrap Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-announces-fresh-sanctions-on-iran-oil-exports-as-oman-talks-wrap-up/): The US Department of State has sanctioned 14 shadow fleet vessels involved in the transport of Iranian oil, including an India-flagged tanker.
- [Pakistan Vows To Respond With 'Full Force' After Islamabad Suicide Blast, Blames Afghan Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/pakistan-vows-to-respond-with-full-force-after-islamabad-suicide-blast-blames-afghan-taliban/): Pakistan vowed to respond with “full force” after 31 people were killed in a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad on Friday.
- [Who Was Vladimir Alexeyev? Russian Intelligence Veteran Shot Near Moscow Residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/who-was-vladimir-alexeyev-russian-intelligence-veteran-shot-near-moscow-residence/): Alexeyev had played a key role in Moscow’s military campaign in Syria and was awarded the Hero of Russia medal in June 2023.
- [Blood Of NBC News Anchor's Mother Found At Crime Scene As Family Renews Plea To Kidnappers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/blood-of-nbc-news-anchors-mother-found-at-crime-scene-as-family-renews-plea-to-kidnappers/): Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, late on Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
- [Trump Offered To Unfreeze Funding For NYC Tunnel If Airport, Train Station Renamed For Him: Source](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trump-offered-to-unfreeze-funding-for-nyc-tunnel-if-airport-train-station-renamed-for-him-source/): Trump offered to unfreeze infrastructure funds if Chuck Schumer helped rename Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him, but Schumer refused.
- [At Least 40 Injured In Dhaka As Police, Protesters Clash Over Osman Hadi Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/at-least-40-injured-in-dhaka-as-police-protesters-clash-over-osman-hadi-killing/): Fresh clashes erupted in Dhaka as police confronted Inqilab Mancho activists demanding justice for Osman Hadi. Around 50 were injured. Interim government seeks UN investigation.
- [Olympic torch travels through central Milan hours before games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/olympic-torch-travels-through-central-milan-hours-before-games/): Right before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, relay participants passed the torch in central Milan.
- [Siraj replaces Rana for India as seamer misses T20 World Cup with injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/siraj-replaces-rana-for-india-as-seamer-misses-t20-world-cup-with-injury/): Harshit Rana sustained the knee injury in a warmup match against South Africa with Mohammed Siraj now taking his place.
- [Iran, US hold talks in Oman as fears of war hang over region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iran-us-hold-talks-in-oman-as-fears-of-war-hang-over-region/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the indirect talks were “a good start”.
- [Pakistan Govt Says Imran Khan’s Medical Reports Given To Family, Sister Disputes Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/pakistan-govt-says-imran-khans-medical-reports-given-to-family-sister-disputes-claim/): Attaullah Tarar stated Imran Khan’s detailed medical reports were given to his family, but hsi sister disputed this.
- [‘Zelenskyy, Putin Hate Each Other’: Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Is Hard But Could Be Close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/zelenskyy-putin-hate-each-other-trump-says-ukraine-peace-deal-is-hard-but-could-be-close/): Donald Trump says progress is being made to end the Russia–Ukraine war, citing talks with Putin and upcoming US-mediated peace talks, despite ongoing hostility with Zelenskyy.
- [US Accuses China Of Secret Nuclear Testing As It Pushes For Talks On New Arms Control Treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-accuses-china-of-secret-nuclear-testing-as-it-pushes-for-talks-on-new-arms-control-treaty/): The US accused Beijing of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 as it pushed for three-way talks for a new treaty for arms control involving Russia and China.
- [US attorney general says ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-attorney-general-says-key-participant-in-2012-benghazi-attack-arrested/): ​Zubayar ‌al-Bakoush facing charges related to killing of US ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other US citizens.
- [India beat England as Suryavanshi hits 175 in U-19 Cricket World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/india-beat-england-as-suryavanshi-hits-175-in-u-19-cricket-world-cup-final/): India’s 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 175 from 80 balls to help beat England by 111 runs in final.
- [What Barak-Epstein audio says about Israeli controlling demographics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/what-barak-epstein-audio-says-about-israeli-controlling-demographics/): Former PM had told late sex offender that Israel could ‘easily absorb another million’ Russian immigrants.
- [Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/epstein-files-set-off-norwegian-political-storm-what-we-know/): Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country’s crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
- [Zelenskyy Calls Air Force Response ‘Unsatisfactory’ as Russia Steps Up Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/zelenskyy-calls-air-force-response-unsatisfactory-as-russia-steps-up-drone-attacks/): Zelenskyy criticized Ukraine’s air force response to Russian drone attacks, as strikes caused blackouts and casualties in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Bryansk, and Belgorod.
- [18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/18-senegalese-detainees-from-afcon-final-in-morocco-go-on-hunger-strike/): Senegal lifted the AFCON title but a penalty for hosts Morocco led to disruption on and off the field with arrests made.
- [Yemen’s crumbling health system leaves patients without treatment options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/yemens-crumbling-health-system-leaves-patients-without-treatment-options/): Outdated medical equipment, airport closures, and funding cuts combine to jeopardise patient outcomes in Yemen.
- [Iraq’s Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iraqs-shia-bloc-divided-over-tactics-after-us-rejects-al-maliki-for-pm/): Opposition within Shia coalition and US threats hinder Nouri al-Maliki’s path to becoming Iraq’s next prime minister.
- [Ukraine pulls plug on Russian Starlink, beefs up drone defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/ukraine-pulls-plug-on-russian-starlink-beefs-up-drone-defence/): Ukraine responded to renewed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, logistics far from front lines.
- [U-19 World Cup Final: India Set Whopping Target Of 412 For England After Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 175](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/u-19-world-cup-final-india-set-whopping-target-of-412-for-england-after-vaibhav-suryavanshis-175/): U-19 World Cup final: India set whopping target of 412 for England after Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 175Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrote history with a record-breaking performance with the bat as he blasted 175 off 80 to help India to a mammoth total of 411/9 in India vs England U19 World Cup final.India lost opener Aaron George early before […]
- [The Bangladesh-US ‘Secret’ Trade Deal: Why It’s Causing Concern In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/the-bangladesh-us-secret-trade-deal-why-its-causing-concern-in-dhaka-2/): With the signing scheduled for 9 February, questions are mounting over the Yunus government’s decision to push through a secretive pact just three days before Bangladesh votes.
- [Scattered Shoes, Streets In Chaos: Videos Show Horrific Aftermath Of Islamabad Mosque Blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/scattered-shoes-streets-in-chaos-videos-show-horrific-aftermath-of-islamabad-mosque-blast/): The blast struck the Terlai Imambargah in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town area during Friday prayers, when worshippers had gathered in large numbers.
- [Norway To Probe Epstein Revelations As Crown Princess Expresses 'Deep Regret Over Friendship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/norway-to-probe-epstein-revelations-as-crown-princess-expresses-deep-regret-over-friendship/): Norway faces scrutiny as Crown Princess Mette-Marit and top officials are linked to Epstein, sparking debate over her future as queen and prompting a foreign ministry inquiry.
- [Iranian, US officials meet separately with Omani mediator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iranian-us-officials-meet-separately-with-omani-mediator/): The Iranian and US delegations to indirect talks in Oman met separately with the country’s foreign minister.
- [‘Crypto winter’: Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump’s support?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/crypto-winter-why-is-bitcoin-crashing-despite-trumps-support/): Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the ‘hype’ over crypto wanes.
- [Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid admitted to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/palestine-action-linked-remand-prisoner-umer-khalid-admitted-to-hospital/): After his heart rate slowed and organs failed due to his hunger strike, Umer Khalid, 22, has been hospitalised again.
- [The Bangladesh-US ‘Secret’ Trade Deal: Why It’s Causing Concern In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/the-bangladesh-us-secret-trade-deal-why-its-causing-concern-in-dhaka/): With the signing scheduled for 9 February, questions are mounting over the Yunus government’s decision to push through a secretive pact just three days before Bangladesh votes.
- [Focus On Religious Freedom, Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism: BNP's Manifesto For Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/focus-on-religious-freedom-zero-tolerance-against-terrorism-bnps-manifesto-for-bangladesh-polls/): The BNP promised to end all political and social division in its election manifesto, emphasising that “we are all Bangladeshis” amid a wave of attacks on Hindus.
- [Private Jet Owned By Trump's Aide Used By ICE To Deport Palestinians To West Bank: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/private-jet-owned-by-trumps-aide-used-by-ice-to-deport-palestinians-to-west-bank-report/): On January 21, eight Palestinians were flown from Arizona to Tel Aviv. They were reportedly boarded on Dezer’s Gulfstream jet.
- [‘Attempted To Undermine Democracy’: Netanyahu Denies Epstein Ties, Slams Ex-Israel PM Barak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/attempted-to-undermine-democracy-netanyahu-denies-epstein-ties-slams-ex-israel-pm-barak/): Netanyahu accuses former PM Ehud Barak of trying to destabilise Israeli democracy and highlights his controversial ties to Epstein.
- [‘I came back from the dead’: 21 hours underground after DRC mine collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/i-came-back-from-the-dead-21-hours-underground-after-drc-mine-collapse/): In mineral-rich Rubaya, source of most of the world’s coltan, miners suffer poverty and dangerous working conditions.
- [Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/survivor-of-deadly-mine-collapse-in-dr-congo-recounts-rescue/): A Congolese miner told Al Jazeera he saw his friends around him die as the mine they were working in collapsed.
- [Art Basel Qatar: Making a new equilibrium in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/art-basel-qatar-making-a-new-equilibrium-in-the-middle-east/): Al Jazeera takes a look at the renowned contemporary art fair that opened its doors in Doha this week.
- [Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/manchester-united-vs-tottenham-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): United hope to extend interim coach Michael Carrick’s perfect start, while Spurs look to build on slight uptick in form.
- [Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/canada-france-to-open-consulates-in-greenland-amid-ongoing-us-threats/): Move comes as Trump insists on securing the semi-autonomous island belonging to Denmark, citing security concerns.
- [India vs United States: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/india-vs-united-states-t20-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineups/): Tournament co-hosts India begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title under no illusion about their US opponents.
- [US Pushes For 3-Way Nuclear Talks With Russia And China As New START Treaty Expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-pushes-for-3-way-nuclear-talks-with-russia-and-china-as-new-start-treaty-expires/): US official said repeated Russian nuclear violations and weaknesses in New START’s design made it clear that a new framework was needed to address today’s threats.
- [EU Charges TikTok Over Addictive Design, Warns Of Fines Up to 6% Of Global Turnover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/eu-charges-tiktok-over-addictive-design-warns-of-fines-up-to-6-of-global-turnover/): The European Commission charged TikTok with breaching EU content rules over addictive design features, warning ByteDance of a possible fine.
- [Trump Sparks Fury After Sharing AI Video Depicting Barack, Michelle Obama As Monkeys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trump-sparks-fury-after-sharing-ai-video-depicting-barack-michelle-obama-as-monkeys/): The video had received several thousand likes on Trump’s platform, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and public figures.
- [British Parliament Faces 60-Year Revamp, Rs 1.3 Lakh Cost Per Taxpayer: How India Did It Faster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/british-parliament-faces-60-year-revamp-rs-1-3-lakh-cost-per-taxpayer-how-india-did-it-faster/): Reports suggest that the long-pending renovation of the British Parliament is expected to take 60 years, along with a Rs 1.3 lakh cost for every taxpayer, if done in stages.
- [Canada to Open First Consulate in Greenland Amid Arctic Tensions and US Rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/canada-to-open-first-consulate-in-greenland-amid-arctic-tensions-and-us-rhetoric/): Canada opens its first consulate in Nuuk, led by Mary Simon and Anita Anand, signaling support for Greenlandic self-determination amid rising Arctic geopolitical tensions.
- [Trump’s America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trumps-america-first-doctrine-is-remaking-global-diplomacy/): Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests.
- [Spain v social media giants: What’s the big dispute about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/spain-v-social-media-giants-whats-the-big-dispute-about/): Executives from X and Telegram have lashed out at Spanish prime minister over social media ban for minors.
- [Dozens killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/dozens-killed-in-suicide-bomb-attack-at-pakistan-mosque/): A suicide bombing during Friday prayers at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has killed dozens of people.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza’s healthcare continues in full force under ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/israels-war-on-gazas-healthcare-continues-in-full-force-under-ceasefire/): Israel continues to target Gaza’s heroic medics, while tens of thousands of patients remain trapped without treatment.
- [Hundreds of thousands flee as fighting escalates in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/hundreds-of-thousands-flee-as-fighting-escalates-in-south-sudan/): A 2018 peace deal in South Sudan is unravelling, as government and opposition fighting escalates.
- [Chinese Chips In S-400, Su-57? Concerns Surface As India Weighs 5th-Gen Jet Deal With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/chinese-chips-in-s-400-su-57-concerns-surface-as-india-weighs-5th-gen-jet-deal-with-russia/): Reports of Chinese components in Russia’s S-400, S-500 and Su-57 sparked security concerns in India, but Russia has denied the claims
- [UN Security Council Clears Sanctions Waivers For Humanitarian Projects In North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/un-security-council-clears-sanctions-waivers-for-humanitarian-projects-in-north-korea/): The UN approved sanctions waivers for 17 humanitarian projects in North Korea, involving UNICEF, amid ongoing tensions over Pyongyang’s weapons programme.
- [Iran, US In Consultations To Restart Diplomatic, Technical Negotiations: Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iran-us-in-consultations-to-restart-diplomatic-technical-negotiations-oman/): Iran’s IRNA news agency said a political statement after the first round of talks would be a positive step toward reducing regional tensions.
- [Pakistani-Origin Ex-UK Mayor 'Assisted' Rape-Accused Son In Urdu To Hide Sexual Assault Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/pakistani-origin-ex-uk-mayor-assisted-rape-accused-son-in-urdu-to-hide-sexual-assault-video/): Naheed Ejaz, the former Mayor of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire, allegedly refused to let police enter her home when they came to arrest her son for raping a 15-year-old girl.
- [Deputy Chief Of Russian Military Intelligence Shot In Moscow In Latest Attack On Top Brass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/deputy-chief-of-russian-military-intelligence-shot-in-moscow-in-latest-attack-on-top-brass/): Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev of the GRU was shot in Moscow amid rising attacks on Russian officers since the Ukraine war.
- [Marco Rubio Steps Down As Acting Archivist Role At US National Archives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/marco-rubio-steps-down-as-acting-archivist-role-at-us-national-archives/): The national archivist oversees the management and preservation of official government records and leads the National Archives.
- [Which Country Banned Social Media For Under 16s – How Does It Work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/which-country-banned-social-media-for-under-16s-how-does-it-work/): The ban is first of its kind and has been closely watched by other countries.
- [Jamaat Manifesto Pushes Foreign Policy, Remains Vague On Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/jamaat-manifesto-pushes-foreign-policy-remains-vague-on-safety-of-hindus-in-bangladesh/): Sources suggest the absence of clarity on Hindu safety is not accidental but designed to reassure international observers without committing to enforceable protections on ground.
- [Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/just-how-excellent-was-trump-and-xi-jinpings-phone-call-really/): US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
- [Israel kills two in northern Gaza as Rafah crossing sees little movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/israel-kills-two-in-northern-gaza-as-rafah-crossing-sees-little-movement/): Israeli forces also target Khan Younis home in south as Palestinians trickle across Rafah border in either direction.
- [T20 World Cup: Pakistan admit politics calls for ‘A-game’ on the field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/t20-world-cup-pakistan-admit-politics-calls-for-a-game-on-the-field/): Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.
- [If Jamaat comes to power, Bangladeshi Hindus will be safe. I am the proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/if-jamaat-comes-to-power-bangladeshi-hindus-will-be-safe-i-am-the-proof/): Bangladeshi minorities have been told that Islamic politics means their persecution. That’s a lie. The opposite is true.
- [T20 World Cup: Top-five player watch; Sharma, Raza, Abrar, Brook, Maxwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/t20-world-cup-top-five-player-watch-sharma-raza-abrar-brook-maxwell/): The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game’s greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five.
- [Top 6 Countries To Ban Social Media For Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/top-6-countries-to-ban-social-media-for-children/): Here’s a look at 6 countries that ban social media use for children.
- [Shocking Suicide: Restaurant Chef Jumps Headfirst Into Fryer – Dead After Prolonged Suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/shocking-suicide-restaurant-chef-jumps-headfirst-into-fryer-dead-after-prolonged-suffering/): The incident reportedly occurred at an Olive Garden in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- [Clashes Erupt Outside Muhammad Yunus' House Days Before Bangladesh Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/clashes-erupt-outside-muhammad-yunus-house-days-before-bangladesh-elections/): The violence began when government employees protesting for higher wages came face to face with police.
- ['Very Hard Yet Constructive': Kremlin On Ukraine Talks In Abu Dhabi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/very-hard-yet-constructive-kremlin-on-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi/): Kremlin says US-mediated Abu Dhabi talks with Ukraine were difficult but constructive. Russia and Ukraine exchanged 314 prisoners, signaling progress.
- [At least 15 killed, dozens hurt in blast at mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/at-least-15-killed-dozens-hurt-in-blast-at-mosque-in-pakistans-islamabad/): Rescue teams reach the site after blast reported at a mosque in Tarlai Kalan during Friday prayers.
- [What are Iranians saying about the threat of war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/what-are-iranians-saying-about-the-threat-of-war/): Al Jazeera asked people in Iran’s capital about the threat of a US attack and how hopeful they are about talks.
- ['Worst Of The Worst': 89 Indians On US 'Criminal Illegal Aliens' List Amid Trump Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/worst-of-the-worst-89-indians-on-us-criminal-illegal-aliens-list-amid-trump-crackdown/): The list is part of a publicly accessible database launched by the DHS that includes details of roughly 25,000 individuals arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- [This Battery Train Just Changed The Future Of Rail Travel: Want To Know How?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/this-battery-train-just-changed-the-future-of-rail-travel-want-to-know-how/): The UK has rolled out its first battery-only passenger train, one that has already set a world record in trials.
- [Indian-Origin Man Cheats Singapore Woman With Fake PS4 Games Deal, Jailed for Rs 1.6 Crore Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/indian-origin-man-cheats-singapore-woman-with-fake-ps4-games-deal-jailed-for-rs-1-6-crore-scam/): Prosecutors told the court that the Indian-origin man continued to deceive the victim even after exhausting all her funds.
- [Explosion Near Mosque In Pakistan's Capital Islamabad, Many Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/explosion-near-mosque-in-pakistans-capital-islamabad-many-injured/): Post Content
- [Law and order is key issue in Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/law-and-order-is-key-issue-in-bangladesh-election/): Law and order is a key issue ahead of the general election in Bangladesh.
- [Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/armed-militia-members-are-serving-as-israeli-agents-in-gaza-investigation/): Al Jazeera documentary identifies Gaza armed groups working with Israeli forces.
- [Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/mexicos-tariffs-on-india-are-a-double-whammy-after-us-tariffs/): The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
- [‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/magical-atmosphere-kite-fever-lights-up-lahore-as-basant-boosts-economy/): Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy.
- [Settler violence stokes peak West Bank displacement since October 2023: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/settler-violence-stokes-peak-west-bank-displacement-since-october-2023-un/): January’s data is particularly high after removal of an entire herding community in the Jordan Valley, OCHA says.
- [Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/senior-russian-officer-shot-in-moscow-in-apparent-assassination-attempt/): An unidentified individual has shot Lieutenant General Alekseyev before fleeing the scene, authorities say.
- [NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/nba-roundup-lakers-stop-76ers-despite-luka-doncics-injury-exit/): Lakers beat 76ers 119-115 in NBA, as Spurs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks and Warriors also record victories.
- [Jeffrey Epstein’s Body Double To AI Images: The Wild, Wild Theories Around His Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/jeffrey-epsteins-body-double-to-ai-images-the-wild-wild-theories-around-his-death/): Tattoo to body double, as many pointed out alleged discrepancies to prove Jeffrey Epstein is alive, others pointed how the images in circulation may be AI-generated
- [Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/hong-kong-to-sentence-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-on-national-security-conviction/): Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
- [Super Bowl 2026: Patriots vs Seahawks – Start time, halftime show, players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-2026-patriots-vs-seahawks-start-time-halftime-show-players/): Two of the NFL’s most famous teams, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, face off in Super Bowl LX.
- [New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/new-zealand-deputy-pm-heckled-day-after-saying-colonisation-good-for-maori/): PM calls for civil debate as government faces backlash over efforts to roll back policies to support Maori community.
- [‘Khuda-ra, Chori Na Karein’: Pakistan Crisis Drives Manhole Cover Thefts, Maryam Nawaz Responds With Jail Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/khuda-ra-chori-na-karein-pakistan-crisis-drives-manhole-cover-thefts-maryam-nawaz-responds-with-jail-law/): Alarmed by the rising thefts, the Punjab provincial government has proposed strict legislation to curb the incidents.
- [China Explores Wakhan Corridor Route With Afghanistan As Risks Rise In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/china-explores-wakhan-corridor-route-with-afghanistan-as-risks-rise-in-pakistan-exclusive/): The discussions come at a time when China is reassessing its reliance on Pakistan as a key transit hub for trade and infrastructure under its flagship Belt and Road Initiative.
- [Can Balochistan Separate From Pakistan? A Look At Its Size, Population And Borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/can-balochistan-separate-from-pakistan-a-look-at-its-size-population-and-borders/): Some Baloch nationalist groups have envisioned a broader Baloch homeland that would extend beyond Pakistan’s borders to include parts of Iran’s Sistan and Balochistan province
- [Iran foreign minister arrives in Oman for talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iran-foreign-minister-arrives-in-oman-for-talks-with-us/): Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for talks with US officials after weeks of escalating tension
- [Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/gold-fluctuations-baffle-lebanese-jewellers-gold-market/): Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
- [Demonstrators arrested over ICE protest at Columbia University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/demonstrators-arrested-over-ice-protest-at-columbia-university/): US police arrested 12 anti-ICE protesters at Columbia University in New York.
- [‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/election-matters-bangladesh-vote-reaches-britain-but-some-feel-excluded/): For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That’s exciting many. But others can’t vote — or won’t.
- ['Massive Indian Takeover Of Frisco': US Right-Wing Turns Council Meeting Into H-1B Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/massive-indian-takeover-of-frisco-us-right-wing-turns-council-meeting-into-h-1b-showdown/): The council meet saw individuals displaying right-wing symbols accused Indian-origin citizens of extensive H-1B visa fraud and an “Indian Takeover” of Frisco.
- [Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/trumps-maximalist-demands-for-iran-put-talks-in-oman-on-uncertain-ground/): Analysts say Trump’s unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran.
- [Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/elderly-palestinians-determined-to-stay-in-gaza-despite-terrible-conditions/): Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza’s elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance.
- [Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/norway-police-investigate-former-pm-jagland-over-epstein-ties/): World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender.
- [Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/thailand-election-2026-what-are-the-main-parties-what-do-polls-suggest/): Sunday’s vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand’s cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
- ['Paper Must Reinvent For A New Era': Washington Post Executive Editor Reacts To Sweeping Layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/paper-must-reinvent-for-a-new-era-washington-post-executive-editor-reacts-to-sweeping-layoffs/): Executive editor Matt Murray acknowledged the scale of the cuts, calling them painful but necessary to “reinvent” the paper for what he described as a “new era.”
- ['Dalai Lama Never Met Jeffrey Epstein': Tibetan Spiritual Leader's Office Denies Any Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/dalai-lama-never-met-jeffrey-epstein-tibetan-spiritual-leaders-office-denies-any-link/): Dalai Lama’s reaction after the release of Epstein Files which names several personalities including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and many more.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1445/): These are the key developments from day 1,445 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ramesh Chandra Sen, Bangladesh Ex-Minister And Awami League Leader, Dies In Custody Ahead Of Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/ramesh-chandra-sen-bangladesh-ex-minister-and-awami-league-leader-dies-in-custody-ahead-of-polls/): Ramesh Chandra Sen, Bangladesh Awami League leader and ex-Minister, died in Dinajpur District Jail.
- ['We Will Pay': US News Anchor, Her Siblings In Desperate Video Plea To Mother's 'Kidnappers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/we-will-pay-us-news-anchor-her-siblings-in-desperate-video-plea-to-mothers-kidnappers/): Authorities said there were a series of ransom demands sent to various media outlets, at least one of which established specific deadlines of February 5 and February 9
- [Neo-Nazi Slogans Shouted, ‘Blood’ Swastika Drawn: How Teen Attacked Indian Students In Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/neo-nazi-slogans-shouted-blood-swastika-drawn-how-teen-attacked-indian-students-in-russia/): As per Russian media reports, the teenager belonged to the violent neo-Nazi group National Socialism / White Power (NS/WP) Crew, also known as Sparrows Crew.
- [PM Modi Receives Ceremonial Welcome, Guard Of Honour In Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/pm-modi-receives-ceremonial-welcome-guard-of-honour-in-malaysias-kuala-lumpur-video/): PM Modi received a grand welcome in Kuala Lumpur. India and Malaysia will hold bilateral talks today to boost ties between the two countries.
- [‘Iran Wants Deal Very Badly’: Trump On Nuclear Talks With Tehran After Meeting With FM Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iran-wants-deal-very-badly-trump-on-nuclear-talks-with-tehran-after-meeting-with-fm-araghchi/): Iran and US held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, on February 6 marking a renewed diplomatic contact after months of tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Trump Condemns Video Post Showing Obamas As Apes, But Refuses To Apologise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/trump-condemns-video-post-showing-obamas-as-apes-but-refuses-to-apologise/): The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, was taken down by the White House roughly 12 hours after it appeared online.
- [China Conducted Secret Nuclear Test Days After Galwan Clash In 2020: US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/china-conducted-secret-nuclear-test-days-after-galwan-clash-in-2020-us/): US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said China conducted one such yield-producing nuclear test on June 22, 2020.
- [Pakistan Former PM Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Sentenced To 17 years In Toshakhana Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/pakistan-former-pm-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibi-sentenced-to-17-years-in-toshakhana-case/): Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. Khan has been jailed since August 2023 after his 2022 ouster.
- [Milan Anti-Olympics Protest Turns Violent As Italy Investigates Suspected Rail Sabotage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/milan-anti-olympics-protest-turns-violent-as-italy-investigates-suspected-rail-sabotage/): The clashes occurred while officials in northern Italy were probing suspected railway sabotage.
- ['Difficult Decisions...': Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Steps Down, Days After Big Layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/difficult-decisions-washington-post-ceo-will-lewis-steps-down-days-after-big-layoffs/): Lewis sent an email to the Post’s staff, stating that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.”
- [Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/japan-heads-to-polls-as-takaichi-seeks-mandate-for-conservative-agenda/): Opinion polls suggest Takaichi’s conservative coalition could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
- [Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/polls-open-in-thailand-with-three-main-parties-vying-for-power/): No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday’s vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
- [Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/haitis-transitional-council-hands-power-to-us-backed-prime-minister/): Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
- [‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/non-negotiable-iran-says-missiles-off-the-table-in-talks-with-the-us/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
- [Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/is-nigerias-security-situation-worsening-or-is-there-progress/): More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
- [Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/syria-and-saudi-arabia-sign-multibillion-dollar-investment-deals/): Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
- [Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/chris-hedges-on-decline-of-the-american-empire/): Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
- [Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/suryakumar-rescues-india-as-united-states-threaten-t20-world-cup-upset/): India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.
- [Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/italy-says-cannot-join-trumps-board-of-peace-because-of-constitution/): Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
- [Indian National Among 8 Injured After Teenager Goes On Stabbing Spree In Russian University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/indian-national-among-8-injured-after-teenager-goes-on-stabbing-spree-in-russian-university/): Six students, including an Indian, and two police officers were wounded in a stabbing attack by a 15-year-old suspect at a Russian university.
- [Pakistan's Anti-Terror Push Faces Tough Questions As Islamabad Suicide Blast Angers Shia Groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/pakistans-anti-terror-push-faces-tough-questions-as-islamabad-suicide-blast-angers-shia-groups/): The suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad has triggered outrage among Shia Muslims across the Kashmir Valley, who have long been targeted by militant groups in Pakistan.
- [Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/super-bowl-drives-economic-boon-in-the-us-ahead-of-game/): The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- [England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/england-vs-nepal-t20-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineups/): England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.
- [Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/olympic-committee-new-transgender-policy-consensus-reached-across-sports/): A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
- [Carrick extends winning run as Man United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/carrick-extends-winning-run-as-man-united-beat-10-man-tottenham-2-0/): Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes score for ‍United while Spurs captain Christian Romero sees red for a wild challenge.
- [Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/will-pro-military-message-bring-thailands-most-hawkish-party-to-power/): Thailand’s border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.
- [ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/icc-in-pakistan-talks-to-revive-india-t20-world-cup-clash/): Cricket’s global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
- [US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/us-transfers-isil-detainees-to-iraq-as-northeast-syria-base-draws-down/): Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria, with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.
- [Iranians react to ‘positive’ US-Iran talks in Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/iranians-react-to-positive-us-iran-talks-in-oman/): Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials.
- [‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/israel-killed-international-law-in-gaza-official-tells-al-jazeera/): Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows ‘failure of Israel’.
- [Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/spain-portugal-brace-for-new-storm-after-floods-kill-2-displace-11000/): Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.
- [ISIS Claims Responsibility For Suicide Blast At Pakistan Mosque That Killed 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/isis-claims-responsibility-for-suicide-blast-at-pakistan-mosque-that-killed-31/): ISIS said one of its militants had targeted a congregation during Friday prayers at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad by detonating an explosive vest, which killed 31 people.
- [US has given Ukraine and Russia June deadline to end war: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/us-has-given-ukraine-and-russia-june-deadline-to-end-war-zelenskyy/): Ukraine’s president says the US has also proposed new trilateral talks in Miami, which he said Ukraine will attend.
- [Liverpool vs Manchester City: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/liverpool-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): City travel to Anfield hoping for win over defending champions Liverpool to keep within reach of league leaders Arsenal.
- [US Sets June Deadline For Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/us-sets-june-deadline-for-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-zelenskyy/): He said the US has proposed hosting the next round of trilateral talks in its own territory for the first time, likely in Miami, and that Ukraine has confirmed its participation.
- ['Same Excuse Since Ten Years': Trump’s 2015 ‘Young Intern’ Tweet Resurfaces After Obama-Ape Video Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/same-excuse-since-ten-years-trumps-2015-young-intern-tweet-resurfaces-after-obama-ape-video-row/): Donald Trump’s 2015 tweet blaming a “young intern” for a retweet resurfaces after a racially offensive Obama video on his Truth Social, sparking renewed debate over accountability.
- [Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/dinosaurs-for-sale-is-the-global-fossil-market-harming-science/): In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade.
- [Your Guide To Bangladesh Election 2026: Key Players, Parties And Their Promises Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/your-guide-to-bangladesh-election-2026-key-players-parties-and-their-promises-explained/): Bangladesh will vote on February 12 in its first national election since the dramatic ousting of Sheikh Hasina in 2024, an event that reshaped the country’s political landscape.
- [PM Modi Lands In Malaysia, Shares Car Ride With PM Anwar To Diaspora Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/pm-modi-lands-in-malaysia-shares-car-ride-with-pm-anwar-to-diaspora-event/): Narendra Modi and Anwar Ibrahim celebrate India-Malaysia cultural ties at Selamat Datang Modi Ji in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting diaspora bonds and strategic partnership talks.
- [‘I Cannot Get Out’: Lawsuit Says Tesla Driver Died Trapped In Burning Car After Door Handle Failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/i-cannot-get-out-lawsuit-says-tesla-driver-died-trapped-in-burning-car-after-door-handle-failure/): Samuel Tremblett’s mother sues Tesla after he died trapped in a burning Model Y in Easton, alleging defective electronic door handles.
- ['Our Ties With Malaysia Scaling New Heights': PM Modi Highlights Shared Values In Kuala Lumpur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/our-ties-with-malaysia-scaling-new-heights-pm-modi-highlights-shared-values-in-kuala-lumpur/): PM Modi highlighted that Malaysia had the second-highest Indian community in the world and placed a particular emphasis on Tamil linkages between the two nations.
- [Israel’s Gaza genocide risks global order, leaders warn at Al Jazeera Forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/israels-gaza-genocide-risks-global-order-leaders-warn-at-al-jazeera-forum/): Israel’s war on Gaza and actions beyond are reshaping global politics and threatening global stability, forum hears.
- [Chairman of Al Jazeera board highlights ‘new reality’ in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/chairman-of-al-jazeera-board-highlights-new-reality-in-the-middle-east/): At the AJ Forum, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Hamad Bin Thamer Al Thani spoke on new realities in the ME.
- [Deadly Islamabad bombing sharpens focus on cross-border attacks in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/deadly-islamabad-bombing-sharpens-focus-on-cross-border-attacks-in-pakistan/): Analysts warn mosque attack in Pakistan could inflame sectarian fault lines in an already volatile security landscape.
- [UK Scientists Develop Shape-Shifting Soft Jelly Robot That Moves With Electric Fields | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/uk-scientists-develop-shape-shifting-soft-jelly-robot-that-moves-with-electric-fields-video/): University of Bristol researcher Ciqun Xu said the robot’s body itself acts as the moving mechanism when electricity is applied around it.
- [India now sets the terms of global cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/india-now-sets-the-terms-of-global-cricket/): India’s financial dominance is reshaping the sport’s global balance.
- [Thousands mourn 32 victims of Islamabad Shia mosque bombing in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/thousands-mourn-32-victims-of-islamabad-shia-mosque-bombing-in-pakistan/): Pakistan blames ‘Indian-backed proxies’ for the attack; New Delhi rejects the accusation as ‘baseless and pointless’.
- [Reporter’s Notebook: Portugal’s far right surges in presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/reporters-notebook-portugals-far-right-surges-in-presidential-election/): In the tourist haven of the Algarve, disaffected locals are embracing the far right as the cost of living rises.
- [What you need to know about Portugal’s presidential run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-portugals-presidential-run-off/): Voters in Portugal are heading to the polls for a crucial presidential run-off on Sunday.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/live-manchester-united-vs-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Man United host Spurs at Old Trafford.
- [LIVE: India vs United States – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/live-india-vs-united-states-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, and our text commentary stream from cricket’s 2026 T20 showpiece.
- [Faheem leads Pakistan to nervy win over Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/faheem-leads-pakistan-to-nervy-win-over-netherlands-in-t20-world-cup-opener/): Pakistan beat Netherlands by three wickets, but with only three balls to spare, in opening 2026 T20 World Cup fixture.
- [How Jeffrey Epstein Paid To 'Hack' His Own Ageing Process: Inside The 'Venus Project'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/how-jeffrey-epstein-paid-to-hack-his-own-ageing-process-inside-the-venus-project/): New documents released by the DOJ reveal that Jeffrey Epstein paid for genetic testing in an effort to explore extending his life, a programme dubbed the ‘Venus Project’.
- [Iran’s foreign minister slams hypocrisy over Israeli military expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/irans-foreign-minister-slams-hypocrisy-over-israeli-military-expansion/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the double standard allowing Israel to expand its military.
- [France to investigate former culture minister Lang over Epstein links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/france-to-investigate-former-culture-minister-lang-over-epstein-links/): Pressure is mounting for Lang to resign as head of a French cultural institute over his ties to convicted sex offender.
- [After China, Canada's Barrick Flags Security Risk In Balochistan, Reviews Mining Project | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/after-china-canadas-barrick-flags-security-risk-in-balochistan-reviews-mining-project-exclusive/): The Reko Diq project has Barrick holding 50% stake, while three Pakistani federal state-owned enterprises own 25% and the government of Balochistan holds the remaining 25%
- [Vanishing wildlife at Egypt’s Lake Qarun force fishermen to abandon trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/vanishing-wildlife-at-egypts-lake-qarun-force-fishermen-to-abandon-trade/): Toxic waters of Lake Qarun devastate fishermen’s livelihoods, leaving boats idle and restaurants empty along its shores.
- [Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks but maintains threat of military action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/trump-hails-very-good-iran-talks-but-maintains-threat-of-military-action/): President Donald Trump told reporters that the US had ‘very good’ talks with Iran in Oman on Friday.
- [UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/un-us-condemn-rsf-drone-strikes-on-aid-deliveries-in-famine-hit-sudan/): The Sudan Doctors Network calls the attack in North Kordofan a ‘blatant violation of international humanitarian law’.
- [In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/in-japans-election-voters-hope-for-relief-from-rising-prices/): Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
- [Why US-funded vaccine trial plan for babies in Guinea-Bissau caused outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/why-us-funded-vaccine-trial-plan-for-babies-in-guinea-bissau-caused-outrage/): The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.
- [Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/trumps-board-of-peace-to-convene-in-washington-discuss-gaza-report/): Report by news outlet Axios says that first meeting of board tasked with governing Gaza will take place on February 19.
- [LIVE: Iran’s top diplomat set to address Al Jazeera Forum in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/live-irans-top-diplomat-set-to-address-al-jazeera-forum-in-doha/): The event will discuss Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and the state of the Arab world.
- [How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/how-basant-became-lahores-signature-festival-in-pakistan/): After years of restrictions, Lahore cautiously celebrates the return of its iconic spring kite festival.
- [Will India Have To Stop Buying Russian Oil? Here's What US Trade Framework Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/will-india-have-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-heres-what-us-trade-framework-says/): On the issue of buying Russian oil, government sources told CNN-News18 earlier that India will stick to a “people-first approach” & continue purchase from markets giving best deal
- [Couple’s Private Moments Secretly Filmed At Hotel In China, Shared On Porn Site Without Consent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/couples-private-moments-secretly-filmed-at-hotel-in-china-shared-on-porn-site-without-consent/): A man from Hong Kong found a hidden camera video of himself and his girlfriend in a Shenzhen hotel, highlighting China’s persistent spycam porn problem.
- [European Union says video app TikTok must change ‘addictive’ design](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/european-union-says-video-app-tiktok-must-change-addictive-design/): TikTok calls European Commission probe ‘meritless’, pledges to challenge findings the video platform harms minors.
- [Talks Under Tension: How The US-Iran Meeting In Oman Unfolded And What Comes Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/talks-under-tension-how-the-us-iran-meeting-in-oman-unfolded-and-what-comes-next/): Meeting for the first time since last year’s war, the US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, agreeing to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals.
- ['New Day': US Ambassador Hails PM Modi-Trump Leadership In Landmark Trade Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/new-day-us-ambassador-hails-pm-modi-trump-leadership-in-landmark-trade-breakthrough/): Ambassador Sergio Gor praised PM Modi and Trump for achieving a breakthrough interim trade deal focused on “reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade.”
- [Israel’s war on Gaza decimated transport and even made walking perilous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/israels-war-on-gaza-decimated-transport-and-even-made-walking-perilous/): Total losses of transport infrastructure estimated at $2.5bn. leaving many areas isolated and basic services suspended.
- [Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/japan-snap-election-whos-standing-and-whats-at-stake/): Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
- [Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/bangladesh-election-who-are-the-key-players-and-parties/): The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
- [US Agrees To 18% Tariffs, Open To Further Reductions For India: Joint Statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/us-agrees-to-18-tariffs-open-to-further-reductions-for-india-joint-statement-2/): The US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, removes additional 25 per cent punitive tariffs. India to buy 500 billion dollars in US goods.
- [Trump Says Won't Apologise For AI Video Of Barack, Michelle Obama: 'Didn't Make A Mistake'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/trump-says-wont-apologise-for-ai-video-of-barack-michelle-obama-didnt-make-a-mistake/): The one-minute video, uploaded late Thursday night, remained online for nearly 12 hours before it was deleted, sparking a row.
- [Trump Orders Rollback Of 25% Tariff On India Over Russian Oil Imports After Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/trump-orders-rollback-of-25-tariff-on-india-over-russian-oil-imports-after-trade-deal/): Trump has ordered to remove additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods. As part of trade deal, India will buy 500 billion dollars in US goods over five years.
- ['Protecting America’s Economy': Trump Signs Order Threatening Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/protecting-americas-economy-trump-signs-order-threatening-tariffs-on-iran-trade-partners/): Donald Trump signs executive order to impose tariffs on countries trading with Iran, aiming to protect US national security, foreign policy, and economy, the White House announced.
- [No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/no-evidence-to-support-us-claim-china-conducted-nuclear-blast-test-monitor/): US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
- ['Pure Politics': Former US President Bill Clinton Calls For Public Hearing In Epstein Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/pure-politics-former-us-president-bill-clinton-calls-for-public-hearing-in-epstein-probe/): House Oversight Committee is probing what Bill Clinton know about Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
- [India Plans To Buy $500 Billion Imports From US Over Next 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/india-plans-to-buy-500-billion-imports-from-us-over-next-5-years/): India and the US aim to boost economic ties through large-scale imports, expanded tech cooperation and new digital trade norms under the proposed trade pact.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1444/): These are the key developments from day 1,444 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/who-says-fatal-case-of-nipah-virus-confirmed-in-bangladesh/): Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
- [US Agrees To 18% Tariffs, Open To Further Reductions For India: Joint Statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/us-agrees-to-18-tariffs-open-to-further-reductions-for-india-joint-statement/): US President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods imposed due to India’s purchases of Russian oil.
- ['Mutually Beneficial, Historic Milestone': India, US Announce Framework For Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/mutually-beneficial-historic-milestone-india-us-announce-framework-for-trade-deal/): Both countries described the framework as a major step towards balanced and reciprocal trade, with a focus on concrete outcomes and more resilient supply chains.
- [Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/07/venezuelas-national-assembly-leader-sets-deadline-for-prisoner-release/): Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.
- [For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/for-cricket-mad-bangladesh-t20-world-cup-expulsion-means-heartbreak/): As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
- [‘Nothing retaliatory’: US seeks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/nothing-retaliatory-us-seeks-deportation-of-5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos/): Lawyers for the Ecuadorian asylum seeker have speculated the Trump administration is seeking ‘retaliatory’ actions.
- [As Thais head to polls, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/as-thais-head-to-polls-can-the-reformist-peoples-party-break-the-cycle/): Despite leading polls, the People’s Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.
- [Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/thousands-gather-in-libya-for-funeral-of-saif-al-islam-gaddafi/): Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father’s iron-fisted rule.
- [Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/gas-power-and-ais-role-in-the-new-age-of-energy-addition/): Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
- [US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/us-fcc-notice-to-broadcasters-prompts-concerns-on-curtailing-free-speech/): Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
- [Kashmir Shias Protest Islamabad Mosque Blast, Turn Anger On Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/kashmir-shias-protest-islamabad-mosque-blast-turn-anger-on-pakistan-exclusive/): Protest rallies were reported at several key locations, with participants carrying banners and chanting slogans that explicitly targeted the Pakistani establishment
- [Anti-ICE protesters rally in Milan before Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/anti-ice-protesters-rally-in-milan-before-winter-olympics/): Students demand ICE agents protecting US delegation leave amid global outrage over Trump’s brutal deportation push.
- [Mexico promises food support for Cuba as US stifles the island’s fuel supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/mexico-promises-food-support-for-cuba-as-us-stifles-the-islands-fuel-supply/): Sheinbaum says she is still negotiating with US after Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ship oil to Havana.
- [New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/new-yemen-government-formed-with-shaya-mohsin-al-zindani-as-prime-minister/): Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential council announces the formation of the new government.
- [Ronaldo misses Al-Nassr game amid reported discontent with Saudi club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/ronaldo-misses-al-nassr-game-amid-reported-discontent-with-saudi-club/): Ronaldo was not part of Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win at home, the second game he’s missed in four days due to unspecified reasons.
- [Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/oil-and-us-oversight-how-is-venezuelas-interim-government-surviving/): As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
- [Iranian FM says indirect talks with US were a ‘good start’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/iranian-fm-says-indirect-talks-with-us-were-a-good-start/): Iran’s foreign minister said indirect talks with the US were a “good start” despite massive mistrust.
- [UK police search Mandelson-linked properties as part of Epstein probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/06/uk-police-search-mandelson-linked-properties-as-part-of-epstein-probe/): Properties in London and Wiltshire searched as police investigate alleged leaks to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Mbappe, Real Madrid defeat Valencia; narrow gap to Barcelona on ladder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/mbappe-real-madrid-defeat-valencia-narrow-gap-to-barcelona-on-ladder/): Goals by Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Carreras allowed Real Madrid to peg back Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
- [The anatomy of the Epstein network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/the-anatomy-of-the-epstein-network/): Mapping the scale of the Epstein network, and why parts of the story are being downplayed.
- [Netanyahu to meet Trump in US to discuss Iran, says Israeli PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/netanyahu-to-meet-trump-in-us-to-discuss-iran-says-israeli-pm/): The Israeli PM wants US-Iran talks to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles – a red line for Tehran.
- [Khamenei Skips Annual Air Force Meet For First Time In 37 Years Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/khamenei-skips-annual-air-force-meet-for-first-time-in-37-years-amid-rising-us-iran-tensions/): For decades, Khamenei has overseen Iran’s response to multiple regional confrontations and proxy wars, consolidating his authority as the country’s ultimate decision-maker.
- [The Love Triangle That Ended NASA Astronaut Lisa Nowak's Career And Landed Her In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/the-love-triangle-that-ended-nasa-astronaut-lisa-nowaks-career-and-landed-her-in-jail/): NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak shocked the world in 2007 when she went to confront US Air Force captain Colleen Shipman for her relationship with Nowak’s close friend William Oefelein
- [Indian-Origin Man From Karnataka Shot Dead In Toronto Parking Lot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/indian-origin-man-from-karnataka-shot-dead-in-toronto-parking-lot/): The deceased, Chandan Kumar had been working in Canada for nearly six years. His parents in Karnataka were informed about the shooting incident by the police.
- [PM Modi Meets Seychelles President Herminie In Delhi, Maritime Security On Agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/pm-modi-meets-seychelles-president-herminie-in-delhi-maritime-security-on-agenda/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Herminie earlier in the day and appreciated his support for India’s Vision MAHASAGAR.
- [Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/japans-takaichi-vows-to-deliver-on-tax-cuts-after-ldps-historic-win/): LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan’s 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.
- [LIVE: Israel approves measures to expand its powers in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/live-israel-approves-measures-to-expand-its-powers-in-occupied-west-bank/): The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.
- [Praise For India, China Hawk: What Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide Win Means For New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/praise-for-india-china-hawk-what-japan-pm-sanae-takaichis-landslide-win-means-for-new-delhi/): Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has, in the past, praised India as a democratic, technological and manufacturing partner
- [Bangladesh’s Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman: The man everyone wants to meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/bangladeshs-jamaat-leader-shafiqur-rahman-the-man-everyone-wants-to-meet/): Until recently, Bangladesh’s elite and foreign diplomats avoided the Jamaat leader and his party. Not any more.
- [‘Tool of siege’: Israel’s punishing control of Gaza movement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/tool-of-siege-israels-punishing-control-of-gaza-movement/): Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary ‘security measures’ and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.
- [The ‘Starlink Killer’: How China’s New Microwave Weapon Could Disrupt Satellite Swarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/the-starlink-killer-how-chinas-new-microwave-weapon-could-disrupt-satellite-swarms/): Chinese researchers have built the world’s smallest driver for a high-power microwave weapon, a system that could be used to disrupt satellite networks such as Starlink.
- [Just 72 Hours Before Bangladesh Polls, BNP-Jamaat Clashes Leave 40 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/just-72-hours-before-bangladesh-polls-bnp-jamaat-clashes-leave-40-injured/): The incident comes days before polling on February 12 and hours before campaigning ends on February 10 at 7.30 am.
- [Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jailed For 20 Years In National Security Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-jailed-for-20-years-in-national-security-trial/): Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic, was sentenced to 20 years under the national security law, symbolising a crackdown on press freedoms after the 2019 protests.
- [Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/thailands-bhumjaithai-set-for-coalition-talks-after-surprise-election-win/): Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand’s 500 member House, Thai media say.
- [Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Walker to Super Bowl LX win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/super-bowl-2026-seahawks-ride-defence-walker-to-super-bowl-lx-win/): Seattle Seahawks produce dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13 Super Bowl LX.
- ['Time For Truth': Epstein Survivors Air Ad On Super Bowl Sunday, Urge Release Of 3 Million Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/time-for-truth-epstein-survivors-air-ad-on-super-bowl-sunday-urge-release-of-3-million-files/): Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein released a Super Bowl video urging US Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose three million unreleased files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- [Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg Appear In Epstein Files Photo From 2015 Dinner Gathering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-appear-in-epstein-files-photo-from-2015-dinner-gathering/): The newly released pictures, running into millions of pages, photos, and videos, contain detailed email exchanges between Epstein and several prominent individuals.
- [‘Nobody Understands A Word’: Trump Slams Spanish Singer Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show As ‘Worst Ever’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/nobody-understands-a-word-trump-slams-spanish-singer-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-as-worst-ever/): Trump’s remarks came as Bad Bunny also faced criticism over the display of foreign flags during the performance, which he used to convey a message of unity.
- [Shehbaz Sharif To Decide On Pakistan-India T20 World Cup Clash After PCB Briefing | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/shehbaz-sharif-to-decide-on-pakistan-india-t20-world-cup-clash-after-pcb-briefing-exclusive/): According to sources in Pakistan’s political power corridors, the issue of the Pakistan-India clash is likely to be taken up in the upcoming federal cabinet meeting this week
- ['China No Longer Trusts Us': Maulana Fazlur Rehman Slams Pakistan’s Foreign Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/china-no-longer-trusts-us-maulana-fazlur-rehman-slams-pakistans-foreign-policy/): Fazlur Rehman also questioned Pakistan’s strategic thinking over the past 78 years, particularly its handling of Afghanistan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1446/): These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['He Should Just Resign': US Lawmakers Pressure Howard Lutnick To Step Down Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/he-should-just-resign-us-lawmakers-pressure-howard-lutnick-to-step-down-over-epstein-links/): Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign as Commerce Secretary after new records reveal business ties and visits with Jeffrey Epstein.
- ['In Less Than 10 Years': Elon Musk Says SpaceX Focused On Building Self-Growing City On Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/in-less-than-10-years-elon-musk-says-spacex-focused-on-building-self-growing-city-on-moon/): Elon Musk announced SpaceX is prioritizing a self-growing city on the Moon within 10 years, targeting a 2027 uncrewed landing.
- [Who Is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s First Woman PM Secures Landslide Win In Winter Snap Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/who-is-sanae-takaichi-japans-first-woman-pm-secures-landslide-win-in-winter-snap-polls/): US President Donald Trump congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her ruling coalition secured a decisive election victory.
- [Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/iran-arrests-prominent-reformist-politicians-cites-links-to-us-israel/): Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran’s ‘political social order’ at a time of threats from the US and Israel.
- [Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces sentencing in national security trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-faces-sentencing-in-national-security-trial/): Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper faces possible life in prison on charges of foreign collusion.
- [Israel security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/israel-security-cabinet-approves-rules-to-increase-control-over-west-bank/): The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a ‘dangerous’ Israeli ‘attempt to legalize settlement expansion’.
- [Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iran-sentences-nobel-laureate-mohammadi-to-seven-more-years-in-prison/): Women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.
- [How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/how-has-israels-genocidal-war-on-gaza-shaped-the-middle-east/): Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
- [T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/t20-world-cup-nepal-fans-light-up-wankhede-despite-painful-england-loss/): From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.
- [Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/portugal-elects-socialist-partys-seguro-as-president-in-landslide/): With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.
- [Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/venezuela-opposition-politician-juan-pablo-guanipa-released/): Machado ally says ‘there’s a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela’ after release.
- [Man City fight back to win 2-1 at Liverpool and keep title hopes alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/man-city-fight-back-to-win-2-1-at-liverpool-and-keep-title-hopes-alive/): ‌Stoppage-time penalty from Erling Haaland gives City ‍dramatic win and narrows gap to ⁠leaders Arsenal to six points.
- [Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills at least six people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/building-collapse-in-northern-lebanon-kills-at-least-six-people/): Abdel Hamid Karimeh says seven people injured as rescue teams search for people trapped under rubble.
- [Italy’s Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/italys-meloni-condemns-anti-olympics-protesters-in-milan/): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams anti-Olympics protesters as ‘enemies of Italy and Italians’.
- [Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory/): In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.
- [Beirut Fumes As Kuwait Lists Eight Private Hospitals In Lebanon On 'Terror' List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/beirut-fumes-as-kuwait-lists-eight-private-hospitals-in-lebanon-on-terror-list/): Lebanon said the Kuwait’s statement was a “great surprise” and it had not been provided with “any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter”.
- [UK PM’s top aide quits over Mandelson’s links to Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/uk-pms-top-aide-quits-over-mandelsons-links-to-epstein/): New evidence about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has recently come to light.
- [Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Sentenced To Six Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iranian-nobel-peace-laureate-narges-mohammadi-sentenced-to-six-years-in-prison/): Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner, sentenced to 6 years for collusion, banned from travel, exiled to Khosf, with sentences running concurrently and appeal possible.
- ['Does Not Scare Us': Iran Defies US Military Buildup, Vows To Continue Uranium Enrichment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/does-not-scare-us-iran-defies-us-military-buildup-vows-to-continue-uranium-enrichment/): Abbas Araghchi said that Iran has little trust in Washington and questioned whether the US is serious about renewed nuclear negotiations.
- [‘Critical To Avoid Fraud’: Elon Musk Calls To Restrict Mail-In Voting In US Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/critical-to-avoid-fraud-elon-musk-calls-to-restrict-mail-in-voting-in-us-polls/): Musk’s post endorsing restrictions on mail-in voting sparks debate in the US, with supporters citing fraud concerns and critics pointing to lack of evidence for widespread misuse.
- [Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iran-ready-for-nuclear-focused-talks-rejects-us-military-build-up/): One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.
- [Thai PM Anutin’s party takes early lead in general election race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/thai-pm-anutins-party-takes-early-lead-in-general-election-race/): With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.
- [Who is Leqaa Kordia, the Columbia protester still in ICE detention?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/who-is-leqaa-kordia-the-columbia-protester-still-in-ice-detention/): Palestinian woman in custody for nearly a year is hospitalised in the US after a seizure at detention facility.
- [Iran FM says Tehran ready for deal with US with peaceful nuclear enrichment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iran-fm-says-tehran-ready-for-deal-with-us-with-peaceful-nuclear-enrichment/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the US.
- [Sanae Takaichi Sweeps Japan Polls, PM Modi Congratulates Her: 'Our Ties Play A Vital Role...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/sanae-takaichi-sweeps-japan-polls-pm-modi-congratulates-her-our-ties-play-a-vital-role/): PM Modi congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her House of Representatives victory, highlighting the importance of the India-Japan partnership for global peace and prosperity.
- [Rail Push In Bangladesh Polls: Political Parties Promise Bullet Trains, New Corridors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/rail-push-in-bangladesh-polls-political-parties-promise-bullet-trains-new-corridors/): Ahead of Bangladesh elections, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP promise bullet trains, rail modernization, and integrated transport systems connecting Dhaka with key cities.
- [PM Sanae Takaichi’s party set for majority in Japan parliamentary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/pm-sanae-takaichis-party-set-for-majority-in-japan-parliamentary-elections/): Combined with coalition partner Ishin, Takaichi’s bloc could win up to 366 of 465 seats in the lower house.
- [Wall Street Tycoon Accuses Wife Of Affair, Reckless Spending In Bitter Divorce Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/wall-street-tycoon-accuses-wife-of-affair-reckless-spending-in-bitter-divorce-battle/): Jeffrey Leeds claims Elizabeth had a long-term affair with Miami businessman Alberto Alejandro Tawil, which he says resulted in a pregnancy.
- [NSA Doval-Nathalie Drouin Meet Signals Reset In India-Canada Ties, Khalistani Groups In Focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/nsa-doval-nathalie-drouin-meet-signals-reset-in-india-canada-ties-khalistani-groups-in-focus/): NSA Ajit Doval held talks with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin, where they noted the progress on initiatives aimed at the safety and security of their citizens.
- [UK PM's Chief Of Staff McSweeney Resigns Over Mandelson Links To Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/uk-pms-chief-of-staff-mcsweeney-resigns-over-mandelson-links-to-epstein/): Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking backlash within the Labour Party
- [How reconstruction became Israel’s new weapon of ‘silent transfer’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/how-reconstruction-became-israels-new-weapon-of-silent-transfer-in-gaza/): Experts warn promise of reconstruction turns right to shelter into political extortion and alleged demographic change.
- [Understanding the value of gold: Prices, global reserves, and market trends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/understanding-the-value-of-gold-prices-global-reserves-and-market-trends/): Gold prices have quadrupled in one decade, attracting investors amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
- [Somalia’s president on Israel, Somaliland and rising regional tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/somalias-president-on-israel-somaliland-and-rising-regional-tension/): Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Israel’s Somaliland move, US pressure, security fears and Somalia’s political future.
- [Trump hosts Honduras’s new president Asfura at Mar-a-Lago in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/trump-hosts-hondurass-new-president-asfura-at-mar-a-lago-in-us/): The US president praises his newly inaugurated ‘friend’ and hails strong US-Honduras security ties.
- [Russia Says Suspect In Shooting Of Senior Military Intelligence Officer Arrested In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/russia-says-suspect-in-shooting-of-senior-military-intelligence-officer-arrested-in-dubai/): Alekseyev, the deputy head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service, was shot in a Moscow apartment last Friday and admitted to hospital.
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/live-liverpool-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Liverpool host City for a crunch game at Anfield.
- [Trump won’t apologise despite backlash over video depicting Obamas as apes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/trump-wont-apologise-despite-backlash-over-video-depicting-obamas-as-apes/): Trump has refused to apologise for a now-deleted video that depicted Michelle and Barack Obama as apes.
- [US federal agent breaks pet dog’s rib in Tennessee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/us-federal-agent-breaks-pet-dogs-rib-in-tennessee/): A Tennessee woman says her dog suffered a broken rib after being kicked by a federal officer.
- [England beat Nepal by 4 runs; avoid shock at T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/england-beat-nepal-by-4-runs-avoid-shock-at-t20-world-cup/): Lokesh’s late heroics with bat are not enough as Nepal are beaten by two-time champions in Group C match in Mumbai.
- [IWT Paused, Infra Fast-Tracked, Pakistan Irked: A Look At India’s Projects On Chenab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iwt-paused-infra-fast-tracked-pakistan-irked-a-look-at-indias-projects-on-chenab/): Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance: A look at the infrastructure projects taken up by India
- [Bangladesh Seeks UN Assist To Probe Osman Hadi Killing As Protests Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/bangladesh-seeks-un-assist-to-probe-osman-hadi-killing-as-protests-intensify/): Bangladesh seeks UN human rights office help to investigate Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing after July Uprising. Protests and clashes in Dhaka continue.
- [Lindsey Vonn ⁠crashes out; Breezy Johnson wins downhill at Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/lindsey-vonn-%e2%81%a0crashes-out-breezy-johnson-wins-downhill-at-winter-olympics/): Skiing icon Vonn cried in anguish and pain after her awful fall high up the course days after sustaining an ACL injury.
- [From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/from-blackouts-to-food-shortages-how-us-blockade-is-crippling-life-in-cuba/): US pressure pushes island nation’s 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.
- [India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/india-and-malaysia-pledge-to-bolster-trade-defence-collaborations/): Both countries emphasize comprehensive partnerships spanning semiconductors, defence, healthcare and food security.
- [Whistleblower Alleges Tulsi Gabbard Blocked Intel Involving Person Close To Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/whistleblower-alleges-tulsi-gabbard-blocked-intel-involving-person-close-to-trump-report/): The intelligence was deemed sensitive and was escalated to Gabbard in her role as director of national intelligence.
- [Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Set To Secure Large Majority In Snap Elections: Exit Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-set-to-secure-large-majority-in-snap-elections-exit-polls/): Sanae Takaichi-led LDP is set for a big win in Japan’s snap election, likely securing over 300 seats, boosting LDP despite recent scandals and inflation concerns.
- [Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/russia-says-second-suspect-in-generals-shooting-arrested-in-dubai/): Lyubomir Korba is extradited from the UAE, where he fled hours after Friday’s attack, Russia’s FSB says.
- [Protests against ICE and Israel at Winter Olympics in Milan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/protests-against-ice-and-israel-at-winter-olympics-in-milan/): Protests erupted in Italy against the Winter Olympics to condemn Israel’s participation and the presence of ICE agents.
- [Video: Israel returns unidentified Palestinian bodies to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/video-israel-returns-unidentified-palestinian-bodies-to-gaza/): Israel has returned the bodies of dozens of Palestinians to Gaza, without providing any information on who they are.
- ['No One Has Right To Dictate': Iran Reiterates Right To Enrich Uranium Despite US Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/no-one-has-right-to-dictate-iran-reiterates-right-to-enrich-uranium-despite-us-threats/): Abbas Araghchi insists Iran will not give up uranium enrichment despite US threats. Tehran casts doubts over US commitment and demands an end to threats for progress.
- ['Paris Good For Adultery': Emails Reveal Norway's Crown Princess' Ties To Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/paris-good-for-adultery-emails-reveal-norways-crown-princess-ties-to-epstein/): The release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents reveals a series of emails exchanged between the two from 2011 to 2013.
- [Pro-Palestine groups to protest Israeli president’s visit to Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/pro-palestine-groups-to-protest-israeli-presidents-visit-to-australia/): Isaac Herzog to commemorate Bondi Beach mass shooting victims, but activists say he shouldn’t escape scrutiny over Gaza.
- [Week in Pictures: From Israeli air raids on Lebanon to bombing in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/week-in-pictures-from-israeli-air-raids-on-lebanon-to-bombing-in-pakistan/): A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
- [Head of Hamas abroad says ‘resistance is a right’ for occupied people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/head-of-hamas-abroad-says-resistance-is-a-right-for-occupied-people/): Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, has spoken at the Al Jazeera Forum on the rights of Palestinians to resist.
- [Hope and scepticism as Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t announces a new cabinet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/hope-and-scepticism-as-yemens-saudi-backed-govt-announces-a-new-cabinet/): Saudi-backed government announces new 35-member cabinet as it is set to govern a divided nation racked by years of war.
- [Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/hamas-leader-rejects-disarmament-while-israeli-occupation-of-gaza-continues/): Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.
- [Afghanistan lose to New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/afghanistan-lose-to-new-zealand-in-t20-world-cup-opener/): Tim Seifert and Glenn ‍Phillips rally in the middle order to help New Zealand overcome Afghanistan in Chennai, India.
- [Did Epstein Die A Day Before He Was Officially Pronounced Dead? New DOJ Files Raise Questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/did-epstein-die-a-day-before-he-was-officially-pronounced-dead-new-doj-files-raise-questions/): Epstein was held at the Manhattan jail since July 6, 2019, after being charged with sex trafficking minors and conspiracy, till August 9, 2019, where he allegedly died by suicide.
- [Japan elections live: PM Takaichi’s LDP hopes to secure big win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/japan-elections-live-pm-takaichis-ldp-hopes-to-secure-big-win/): The election outcome is expected shortly after polls close at 11:00 GMT.
- [Polls open in second round of Portugal presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/polls-open-in-second-round-of-portugal-presidential-election/): The far right’s score will be watched closely, with the vote being held as heavy storms continue to lash the country.
- [PM Modi Meets INA Veteran During Visit To Malaysia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/pm-modi-meets-ina-veteran-during-visit-to-malaysia/): PM Modi met INA veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao in Kuala Lumpur, honoring his courage and sacrifice and expressing gratitude to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA.
- [‘If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide...’: RSS Chief's Big Support To Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/if-1-25-crore-hindus-decide-rss-chiefs-big-support-to-minorities-in-bangladesh-amid-violence/): Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following the death of anti-India student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
- [Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/washington-post-ceo-resigns-after-sweeping-layoffs/): Will Lewis acknowledges ‘difficult decisions’ made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
- [Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/somalia-is-the-missing-pillar-of-red-sea-and-gulf-of-aden-stability/): Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
- [Families ‘inconsolable’ in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/families-inconsolable-in-gaza-as-israel-returns-more-unidentified-bodies/): Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
- [Saudi Arabia slams ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after deadly RSF attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/saudi-arabia-slams-foreign-interference-in-sudan-after-deadly-rsf-attacks/): Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan’s three-year conflict.
- [Epstein Wanted To Create A ‘Super Race’ With His Sperm? All About The ‘Baby Ranch’ Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/epstein-wanted-to-create-a-super-race-with-his-sperm-all-about-the-baby-ranch-plan/): Over years, Epstein told scientists and others that he wanted women to be inseminated with his sperm at his vast New Mexico ranch, an idea some privately called a “baby ranch”.
- [Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan’s loneliness crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/dear-tomorrow-inside-japans-loneliness-crisis/): Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
- [Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/israel-is-killing-far-more-civilians-than-fighters-in-gaza/): The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
- [LIVE: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/live-nepal-vs-england-t20-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
- [Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/iran-us-talks-in-muscat-bought-time-not-a-deal/): The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.
- [‘Feels Like Pakistan’: Texas Congressman Claims ‘Islamisation’ Of Dallas, Sparks Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/feels-like-pakistan-texas-congressman-claims-islamisation-of-dallas-sparks-backlash/): Texas congressman Brandon Gill claimed “Islamisation” in Dallas and comparing malls to Pakistan have triggered criticism and debate online.
- [Japan General Election Voting Begins, PM Sanae Takaichi Eyes Big Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/japan-general-election-voting-begins-pm-sanae-takaichi-eyes-big-victory/): Sanae Takaichi leads LDP and Japan Innovation Party in snap elections, eyeing on a landslide win to push a conservative agenda amid scandals and far-right rise.
- [Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/somalias-mohamud-slams-israels-interference-rejects-base-on-somaliland/): Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
- [Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/timeline-of-past-bangladesh-elections-and-the-countrys-leaders/): Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country’s history.
- [Asim Munir Called Pakistan's Response To Op Sindoor ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’, Claims Jaish Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/asim-munir-called-pakistans-response-to-op-sindoor-ghazwa-e-hind-claims-jaish-commander/): Referring to the period following Operation Sindoor, the Jaish commander said that Pakistan’s military leadership had portrayed the confrontation with India as a religious war.
- [Leaked US Air Force Drone Footage Claims To Show UFO-Like Objects Over West Asia | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/08/leaked-us-air-force-drone-footage-claims-to-show-ufo-like-objects-over-west-asia-watch/): The US Department of War and the intelligence community reportedly designated the flying objects to be Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).
- ['Not Prepared To Walk Away': Starmer Vows To Fight For His Job Amid Fallout Over Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/not-prepared-to-walk-away-starmer-vows-to-fight-for-his-job-amid-fallout-over-epstein-files/): UK PM Keir Starmer survived a day of high tension after several Labour Party lawmakers demanded him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row.
- [Who's Ahead In Feb 12 Bangladesh Elections? Surveys On BNP, Jamaat Performance Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/whos-ahead-in-feb-12-bangladesh-elections-surveys-on-bnp-jamaat-performance-out/): The election has largely taken the shape of a bipolar race between BNP led by Tarique Rahman and Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party (NCP)-led 11-party alliance.
- [Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/five-employees-of-canadian-mine-found-dead-in-mexico-authorities-say/): Mexican authorities say they are working to identify five other bodies after 10 workers were kidnapped last month.
- [US, Bangladesh Announce Trade Deal To Cut Tariff From 20% To 19% Just Before Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-bangladesh-announce-trade-deal-to-cut-tariff-from-20-to-19-just-before-polls/): The United States and Bangladesh unveiled the deal on Monday.
- ['Not Until Canada Treats US Fairly': Trump Threatens To Block New Bridge Between Michigan, Ontario](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/not-until-canada-treats-us-fairly-trump-threatens-to-block-new-bridge-between-michigan-ontario/): Donald Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge, citing unfair Canadian trade practices and slamming Mark Carney and Beijing ties.
- [Student Shot Inside High School In US, Suspect Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/student-shot-inside-high-school-in-us-suspect-arrested/): A student was shot at a Rockville, Maryland high school and hospitalized in stable condition. Rockville City Police Department arrested another student suspect nearby.
- [Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Busy Street In Georgia, Hits Multiple Vehicles | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-busy-street-in-georgia-hits-multiple-vehicles-video/): A small plane crash-landed on a busy Gainesville street, hitting three cars and causing minor injuries.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,447](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1447/): These are the key developments from day 1,447 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['So Insanely Cool': Musk Says SpaceX To Build System To Allow Anyone To Travel To Moon, Mars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/so-insanely-cool-musk-says-spacex-to-build-system-to-allow-anyone-to-travel-to-moon-mars/): Elon Musk announced SpaceX will build a system for Moon travel and a self-growing city on the Moon within 10 years.
- [From Trade To Trust: Ambassador Sergio Gor Hails Growing India-US Partnership In Delhi Reception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/from-trade-to-trust-ambassador-sergio-gor-hails-growing-india-us-partnership-in-delhi-reception/): Union Ministers S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal were among those present in the US embassy event hosted by Ambassador Sergio Gor, along with more than 75 other ambassadors.
- [Sri Lankan President Thanks PM Sharif As India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Gets Go Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/sri-lankan-president-thanks-pm-sharif-as-india-pakistan-t20-world-cup-match-gets-go-ahead/): The development came after the Pakistani government directed its National Cricket Team to play against India on February 15 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- [Trump opposes Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/trump-opposes-israeli-annexation-of-occupied-west-bank-white-house/): White House official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as a ‘goal to achieve peace in the region’.
- [Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/landmark-cases-on-social-medias-impact-on-children-begin-this-week-in-us/): One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.
- [Four Palestinians killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza residential building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/four-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-air-attack-on-gaza-residential-building/): Several others injured in attack on building sheltering displaced people as Israel continues to violate ‘ceasefire’.
- [Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/jamal-elshayyal-inside-the-war-for-journalisms-future/): Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism.
- [United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/united-nations-presses-for-answers-on-us-funding-commitments/): UN spokesperson says the international body is ‘waiting to see exactly when payments’ will be made by Washington.
- [US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/us-and-bangladesh-set-trade-deal-with-tariffs-at-19-percent/): Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.
- [Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/air-canada-suspends-flights-to-cuba-due-to-fuel-shortage/): Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.
- [UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/un-installs-relief-housing-units-for-displaced-families-in-gaza/): The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
- [Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/deadly-drone-attacks-on-civilians-continue-in-sudans-kordofan-un-says/): United Nations human rights chief also decries ‘preventable human rights catastrophe’ in Sudan’s el-Fasher.
- [Is Portugal shifting to the right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/is-portugal-shifting-to-the-right/): Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.
- [US Congress seeks answers, Maxwell invokes Fifth amid Epstein case tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/us-congress-seeks-answers-maxwell-invokes-fifth-amid-epstein-case-tensions/): Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions on alleged co-conspirators in case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [US urges American ships to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/us-urges-american-ships-to-stay-as-far-as-possible-from-iranian-waters/): New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
- [Russian drone sets fuel station ablaze in eastern Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/russian-drone-sets-fuel-station-ablaze-in-eastern-ukraine/): Firefighters in eastern Ukraine fought to extinguish an extensive blaze after a Russian drone hit a fuel station.
- [Palace says King Charles will ‘support’ police probe into ex-Prince Andrew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/palace-says-king-charles-will-support-police-probe-into-ex-prince-andrew/): British police are assessing a complaint that ex-prince sent confidential trade reports to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/portugal-elects-socialist-president-in-defeat-for-far-right/): Voters in Portugal elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party to a five-year term.
- [‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/we-have-a-voice-latinos-celebrate-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show/): With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.
- [US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/us-seizes-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean/): Pentagon says US will enforce Trump-ordered blockade against South American country even ‘halfway around the world’.
- [White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/white-house-to-make-it-harder-for-us-federal-workers-to-challenge-firings/): If the proposal is implemented, workers will not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board.
- [Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians critical of the government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/iran-arrests-prominent-reformist-politicians-critical-of-the-government/): In a sweeping crackdown, Iranian security and judicial authorities have arrested several reformist politicians.
- [‘Have You Pressurised Police?’ King Charles Heckled Over Prince Andrew’s Epstein Links | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/have-you-pressurised-police-king-charles-heckled-over-prince-andrews-epstein-links-watch/): King Charles faced heckling in Lancashire over Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, amid renewed scrutiny from US Department of Justice.
- [PM Modi Announces $175 Million Aid To Seychelles To Boost Economic, Security Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/pm-modi-announces-175-million-aid-to-seychelles-to-boost-economic-security-ties/): PM Modi announced a Special Economic Package to support concrete projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence, and maritime security.
- [Malaysia's Ibrahim Shares Video Of PM Modi's Visit, Adds Bollywood Touch With ‘Bole Chudiyan’ Song](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/malaysias-ibrahim-shares-video-of-pm-modis-visit-adds-bollywood-touch-with-bole-chudiyan-song/): The choice of a Bollywood track from the movie ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ drew attention online, reflecting the popularity of Indian cinema and music in Malaysia.
- [Epstein Accomplice Maxwell Seeks President Trump's Clemency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/epstein-accomplice-maxwell-seeks-president-trumps-clemency/): Ghislaine Maxwell refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee, invoking the Fifth, but offered to speak if granted clemency by Trump about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/what-were-jeffrey-epsteins-links-to-israel/): New documents show some thought disgraced US financier had links to Israeli intelligence services and settler groups.BI
- [Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/pakistan-to-play-t20-world-cup-match-against-india-on-feb-15/): Pakistan’s government directs cricket team to take the field against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.
- [Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/thailands-pm-anutin-claims-victory-in-general-election/): Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.
- [Money Heist Fails: Robbers Bomb Cash Van On Italy Highway, 2 Held After Shoot-Out | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/money-heist-fails-robbers-bomb-cash-van-on-italy-highway-2-held-after-shoot-out-watch/): An armed gang attacked a Battistolli armored van, sparking a firefight with Carabinieri. Two suspects were arrested, no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
- ['Asim Munir Is Never Afraid…': How Mohsin Naqvi Turned Cricket Scheduling Into Civil Army Issue | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/asim-munir-is-never-afraid-how-mohsin-naqvi-turned-cricket-scheduling-into-civil-army-issue-exclusive/): Sources said by deliberately naming Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has turned a matter of cricket scheduling into a civil army issue
- [Search For NBC Anchor's Kidnapped Mother Enters Second Week As Ransom Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/search-for-nbc-anchors-kidnapped-mother-enters-second-week-as-ransom-deadline-nears/): Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her home just outside Tucson.
- ['Need Foreign Intervention': Iranian Man Kills Self After Urging Trump Against Deal With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/need-foreign-intervention-iranian-man-kills-self-after-urging-trump-against-deal-with-tehran/): Addressing Trump, Hamidi urged them not to pursue any deal with Tehran, arguing that diplomacy would lead to a betrayal of those who lost their lives during the protests.
- [Jimmy Lai Sentencing: UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme, Marco Rubio Pushes For Parole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/jimmy-lai-sentencing-uk-expands-hong-kong-visa-scheme-marco-rubio-pushes-for-parole/): UK widens Hong Kong visa scheme after Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence. Rubio urges parole. Over 230,000 visas granted; Hong Kong Watch welcomes, notes concerns.
- [Strong support in Pakistan for Gaza peacekeeping force but questions linger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/strong-support-in-pakistan-for-gaza-peacekeeping-force-but-questions-linger/): Poll finds Pakistanis ready to support Gaza peacekeeping mission under Muslim alliance and UN approval framework.
- [Israel tightens grip on occupied West Bank with governance changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/israel-tightens-grip-on-occupied-west-bank-with-governance-changes/): Palestinians say Israeli changes to occupied West Bank governance essentially legalise settlements.
- [Israeli plans deepen de facto annexation of occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/israeli-plans-deepen-de-facto-annexation-of-occupied-west-bank/): Israel approves plans to expand its power across the West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.
- [Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/iran-suggests-it-could-dilute-highly-enriched-uranium-for-sanctions-relief/): Iran’s atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.
- [Japan PM Takaichi Secures Landslide Poll Victory. What Lies Ahead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/japan-pm-takaichi-secures-landslide-poll-victory-what-lies-ahead/): Sanae Takaichi leads Japan’s ruling coalition to a record 316-seat win, gaining control amid inflation, ageing population, and defence challenges.
- [Cuba Says International Airlines Can No Longer Refuel Amid Tariff Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/cuba-says-international-airlines-can-no-longer-refuel-amid-tariff-threat/): Cuba warns airlines of jet fuel shortage from February 10 to March 11 amid US efforts to block oil supplies from Venezuela.
- [Will Trump adopt Israel’s ‘red lines’ on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/will-trump-adopt-israels-red-lines-on-iran/): The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi says ‘the changing goal posts’ of Iran-US talks leave little room for success.
- [Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/jimmy-lai-sentenced-what-happened-to-other-hk-pro-democracy-protesters/): Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.
- [Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/japanese-pm-after-landslide-victory-i-do-not-fear-any-challenges/): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition has won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament.
- [Protesters in Australia rally against Israeli president’s visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/protesters-in-australia-rally-against-israeli-presidents-visit/): Protesters took to the streets across Australia to rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
- [‘Will Work for Peace In Indian Ocean’: PM Modi After Call With Mauritius Leader Navin Ramgoolam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/will-work-for-peace-in-indian-ocean-pm-modi-after-call-with-mauritius-leader-navin-ramgoolam/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam pledged to strengthen cooperation for peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region during a phone call.
- [Who Is Shabana Mahmood? UK Home Secy In PM Race As Pressure Mounts On Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/who-is-shabana-mahmood-uk-home-secy-in-pm-race-as-pressure-mounts-on-starmer/): Starmer’s leadership has come under intense scrutiny following disclosures concerning a former UK ambassador’s past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Bad Bunny calls for unity during Super Bowl half-time show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-calls-for-unity-during-super-bowl-half-time-show/): Bad Bunny used his historic Super Bowl half-time show to call for unity in the Americas.
- [Has Iran rigged the game against itself? | Pinch Point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/has-iran-rigged-the-game-against-itself-pinch-point/): Iran has a long history of revolutions, coups and invasions, leaving it with a complex web of power.
- [Gu beaten by Gremaud to Olympic gold in women’s slopestyle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/gu-beaten-by-gremaud-to-olympic-gold-in-womens-slopestyle/): For the second straight Winter Olympics, Mathilde Gremaud bests Eileen Gu in the women’s blue ribband freeski event.
- [Did Andrew Share UK Govt's Confidential Documents With Epstein? Police 'Assessing' Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/did-andrew-share-uk-govts-confidential-documents-with-epstein-police-assessing-claims/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly shared confidential UK trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein. PM faces crisis as staff resign amid Epstein links, but vows not to step down.
- [UK Police Arrest Iran's Press TV Journalist Who Praised Oct 7 Attack At Anti-Zionist Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/uk-police-arrest-irans-press-tv-journalist-who-praised-oct-7-attack-at-anti-zionist-event/): West Midlands Police said 35‑year-old Latifa Abouchakra was arrested on suspicion of “inciting racial hatred”.
- [Iran Will Dilute Its Highly Enriched Uranium If All Sanctions Lifted: Nuclear Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/iran-will-dilute-its-highly-enriched-uranium-if-all-sanctions-lifted-nuclear-chief/): Mohammad Eslami says Iran may dilute 60% enriched uranium if US lifts all sanctions. Iran signals readiness to suspend nuclear programme and considers shipping uranium to Russia.
- [‘Big crisis’: Kast’s immigration agenda brings uncertainty to Chile’s north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/big-crisis-kasts-immigration-agenda-brings-uncertainty-to-chiles-north/): In the border city of Arica, Jose Antonio Kast’s election reveals an uneasy relationship between migrants and locals.
- [Muslim countries slam Israel for ‘illegal annexation’ push in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/muslim-countries-slam-israel-for-illegal-annexation-push-in-west-bank/): In joint statement, countries urge international community to ‘compel Israel to halt its dangerous escalation’.
- [‘War criminal not welcome’: Australians rally against Israeli president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/war-criminal-not-welcome-australians-rally-against-israeli-president/): Protests in Sydney and Melbourne call for an end to Israeli occupation as Isaac Herzog meets Bondi Beach attack victims.
- [US FDA Reports Flag Rise In Injuries Linked To AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/us-fda-reports-flag-rise-in-injuries-linked-to-ai-enabled-medical-devices-report/): At least 10 patients were injured between late 2021 and November 2025, according to FDA reports reviewed by Reuters.
- [Bangladesh Election 2026: 7 Takeaways From BNP And Jamaat’s Manifesto Promises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/bangladesh-election-2026-7-takeaways-from-bnp-and-jamaats-manifesto-promises/): With the Awami League barred from the polls, BNP and Jamaat lay out competing visions for Bangladesh’s future, from economic roadmaps to foreign policy and religious freedom.
- [News18 Evening Digest: SC Grants More Time For Bengal SIR Scrutiny, No-Confidence Motion Against Om Birla & Other News](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/news18-evening-digest-sc-grants-more-time-for-bengal-sir-scrutiny-no-confidence-motion-against-om-birla-other-news/): We are also covering: William, Kate Break Silence Over New Epstein Claims Tied To Andrew; Mohsin Naqvi Demands India-Pakistan-Bangladesh Tri-Series To End T20 WC Match Boycott
- [UK PM Starmer’s communications chief quits amid Epstein scandal fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/uk-pm-starmers-communications-chief-quits-amid-epstein-scandal-fallout/): PM faces criticism for backing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to US despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [I am one of 22,000 Gaza patients waiting in desperation for evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/i-am-one-of-22000-gaza-patients-waiting-in-desperation-for-evacuation/): Like thousands of other Palestinians, I am slowly dying, trapped between a health system in ruins and a closed border.
- [Lebanese group accuses Israel of abducting its leader in raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/lebanese-group-accuses-israel-of-abducting-its-leader-in-raid/): Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya condemns Israel for seizing official Atwi Atwi during a raid and taking him to an unknown location.
- [Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/latin-america-in-the-shadow-of-the-us-ep-1-coups/): US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.
- [Pakistan vs USA – T20 World Cup 2026: Match time, team news and form guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/pakistan-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-2026-match-time-team-news-and-form-guide/): With uncertainty shrouding India game, Pakistan will look to avoid an upset against the USA in their Group A game.
- [Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell To Testify Before US Congress In Closed-Door Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/epstein-accomplice-ghislaine-maxwell-to-testify-before-us-congress-in-closed-door-hearing/): Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for trafficking underage girls to Epstein, will appear via video-link from prison.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer Vows To Go On, Rules Out Resignation Amid Epstein-Mandelson Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/uk-pm-keir-starmer-vows-to-go-on-rules-out-resignation-amid-epstein-mandelson-row/): Keir Starmer refuses to resign amid pressure over Peter Mandelson’s appointment and links to Epstein, apologizes to victims, and praises outgoing chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
- [Putin Named 1,005 Times In Epstein Files, But Jeffrey Spent Years Trying To Tap Into Russian Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/putin-named-1005-times-in-epstein-files-but-jeffrey-spent-years-trying-to-tap-into-russian-govt/): While the Kremlin laughed off any “intelligence” connection with Jeffrey Epstein a few days ago, the documents reignited intense scrutiny on his alleged ties to Moscow
- [New Jeffrey Epstein Files Spark Wave Of Resignations, Investigations In Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/new-jeffrey-epstein-files-spark-wave-of-resignations-investigations-in-europe/): UK PM Keir Starmer loses Tim Allan and Morgan McSweeney amid Epstein links. Norway ambassador Mona Juul resigns over ties to Epstein, sparking government reviews and inquiries.
- [Child among 4 killed in latest Russian missile and drone barrage: Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/child-among-4-killed-in-latest-russian-missile-and-drone-barrage-ukraine/): Ukraine’s foreign minister calls for complete EU entry ban on Russians participating in the war.
- [AI video of Assam CM Sarma shooting Muslims causes outrage in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/ai-video-of-assam-cm-sarma-shooting-muslims-causes-outrage-in-india/): Video featuring Himanta Biswa Sarma deleted by Hindu nationalist BJP party’s Assam unit after backlash.
- [AI video of Indian minister shooting at image of Muslims sparks outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/ai-video-of-indian-minister-shooting-at-image-of-muslims-sparks-outrage/): A video by India’s ruling BJP depicting Assam’s chief minister firing a shot at an image of Muslims has sparked outrage.
- [‘Tell the truth’: Epstein survivors demand justice in Super Bowl ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/tell-the-truth-epstein-survivors-demand-justice-in-super-bowl-ad/): The advertisement urges US Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose all remaining files related to the late sex offender.
- ['Deeply Concerned': William, Kate Break Silence Over New Epstein Claims Tied To Andrew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/deeply-concerned-william-kate-break-silence-over-new-epstein-claims-tied-to-andrew/): This is the first time William and Catherine have spoken publicly since new Epstein-related files were released more than a week ago.
- ['Will Steadfastly Protect Territorial Waters': Japan PM Takaichi's Message To China After Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/will-steadfastly-protect-territorial-waters-japan-pm-takaichis-message-to-china-after-poll-win/): PM Sanae Takaichi vows to defend Japan’s sovereignty, territory, waters, and airspace, announcing plans to boost defence and intelligence after her landslide election victory.
- [South Korean Mayor Apologises After 'Import Women' Remark To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/south-korean-mayor-apologises-after-import-women-remark-to-boost-birth-rate-sparks-outrage/): The comments were made last week by Kim Hee-soo, mayor of Jindo County, during a town hall meeting.
- [Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Film Festival Brings Indian Regional Cinema to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/ek-bharat-shreshtha-bharat-film-festival-brings-indian-regional-cinema-to-china/): The festival seeks to bring audiences on mainland China closer to the very best of Indian cinema.
- [Which Global Cities Are Charging Congestion Tax As Mumbai Considers Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/which-global-cities-are-charging-congestion-tax-as-mumbai-considers-move/): BMC’s Makarand Narwekar proposes a congestion tax in South Mumbai, inspired by London, Singapore, Stockholm, Milan, New York, Valletta, and Gothenburg.
- [Massive Protests Across Australia Against Israeli President Herzog's Visit Over Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/massive-protests-across-australia-against-israeli-president-herzogs-visit-over-gaza-war/): Protests erupted across Australia during Isaac Herzog’s visit, as he honored Bondi Beach massacre victims. Pro-Palestine groups accused him of complicity in Gaza civilian deaths.
- [In Nigeria’s Woro, massacre leaves a community devastated and in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/in-nigerias-woro-massacre-leaves-a-community-devastated-and-in-ruins/): Residents say armed men kidnapped dozens of women and children after killing of about 200 people in Kwara State.
- [Thousands protest against Israeli President Herzog’s Australia visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/thousands-protest-against-israeli-president-herzogs-australia-visit/): Demonstrators risk arrest if they join a pro-Palestine march from Sydney Town Hall to New South Wales Parliament.
- [Video: Brazil floods send torrent of waste down street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/video-brazil-floods-send-torrent-of-waste-down-street/): Video from Brazil captured the moment a torrent of water and waste was sent washing down a street.
- [Bangladesh 2026 elections explained in maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/bangladesh-2026-elections-explained-in-maps-and-charts/): With 127 million voters set for the February 12 election, Al Jazeera analyses key numbers for Bangladesh’s crucial vote.
- [Italy’s T20 World Cup debut ends with big loss against Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/italys-t20-world-cup-debut-ends-with-big-loss-against-scotland/): World Cup debutants are dominated by Scotland in their first ever T20 World Cup match at Eden Gardens.
- [Pakistan can sell weapons in the Middle East, but can it sell security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/pakistan-can-sell-weapons-in-the-middle-east-but-can-it-sell-security/): Pakistan’s defence exports are growing, but internal insecurity threatens its ambitions.
- [Video: Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills people in apartments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/video-building-collapse-in-northern-lebanon-kills-people-in-apartments/): A multi-storey apartment building collapsed in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli, killing at least 14 people.
- [Life Beyond Earth: Can Women Safely Give Birth In Space?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/life-beyond-earth-can-women-safely-give-birth-in-space/): Space is no longer out of reach. A new international study warns that childbirth beyond Earth may soon become a real challenge – raising urgent questions about childbirth in space
- [Venezuela rearrests opposition figure Guanipa after release: Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/venezuela-rearrests-opposition-figure-guanipa-after-release-prosecutor/): Public prosecutor says Guanipa placed under house arrest, as opposition figure’s son, allies decry ‘kidnapping’.
- [Two babies among 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/two-babies-among-53-people-dead-or-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-libya/): Shipwreck brings number people reported dead or missing on Central Mediterranean route this year to at least 484.
- [Shipping giant MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/shipping-giant-msc-facilitates-trade-from-israeli-settlements-through-eu/): Commercial documents shed light on hundreds of shipments from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [Epstein pressed billionaire media mogul to influence coverage, files reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/epstein-pressed-billionaire-media-mogul-to-influence-coverage-files-reveal/): Epstein leveraged ties with Mortimer Zuckerman to try to steer tabloid’s coverage of abuse allegations.
- [Mandelson Row: Who Could Succeed Britain’s Keir Starmer If He Resigns?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/mandelson-row-who-could-succeed-britains-keir-starmer-if-he-resigns/): The Mandelson controversy and the departure of his chief of staff have pushed Starmer into a leadership crisis, reviving talk of potential successors.
- ['Not About Cricket Anymore': Inside Pakistan's Political Paralysis Over a T20 Decision | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/not-about-cricket-anymore-inside-pakistans-political-paralysis-over-a-t20-decision-exclusive/): Behind the scenes, there is palpable panic in Islamabad, with no institution or individual willing to take sole responsibility for a decision that could trigger public backlash
- [‘If They Don’t Deliver, There Will Be Another Uprising’: Gen-Z Speaks Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/09/if-they-dont-deliver-there-will-be-another-uprising-gen-z-speaks-ahead-of-bangladesh-polls/): The February 12 elections are expected to be strongly shaped by Gen-Z sentiment, making youth participation a key factor in determining the outcome
- ['Global Waystation': US Sees India As Primary 'Off-Ramp' From China, Signals Trade Chief Greer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/global-waystation-us-sees-india-as-primary-off-ramp-from-china-signals-trade-chief-greer/): US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer positions India as key alternative to China, provided trade remains a ‘two-way street’ for American workers and exports
- [Palestine urges ‘powerful partners’ to stop Israel’s West Bank ‘annexation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/palestine-urges-powerful-partners-to-stop-israels-west-bank-annexation/): Islamic nations group tells UN that Israeli push to deepen control of the occupied territory fuels ‘violence’ in region.
- [Venezuela’s National Assembly chief rules out new presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/venezuelas-national-assembly-chief-rules-out-new-presidential-election/): Jorge Rodriguez, the interim president’s brother, says the current government is focused on national stability.
- [Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/will-israel-annex-the-occupied-west-bank/): New measures expand Israeli control and make it easier for settlers to acquire land in the Palestinian territory.
- [Egypt’s parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/egypts-parliament-backs-economy-focused-cabinet-reshuffle/): Shake-up brings in 13 new ministers including those overseeing planning, investment, and foreign trade.
- [Trump threatens Iran with ‘something very tough’ if US demands are not met](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-iran-with-something-very-tough-if-us-demands-are-not-met/): Tensions between US and Iran continue to grow as Trump warns of US military strikes, absent concessions from Tehran.
- [Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘one single cause’: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/jeffrey-epsteins-one-single-cause-israel/): How a convicted sex offender leveraged his money and contacts to advance Israel’s agenda and his own.
- [Standing with Epstein victims, Schumer introduces ‘Virginia’s law’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/standing-with-epstein-victims-schumer-introduces-virginias-law/): Joined by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuses, US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced new legislation.
- [Will any countries take action to stop Israel’s West Bank annexation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/will-any-countries-take-action-to-stop-israels-west-bank-annexation/): Fathi Nimer says he don’t expect countries opposed to Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank to take action.
- [Facing a mercurial Trump, countries scramble to forge new alliances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/facing-a-mercurial-trump-countries-scramble-to-forge-new-alliances/): Countries are increasingly settling aside old grudges to lessen their reliance on Washington.
- [Why you’re getting less for your money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/why-youre-getting-less-for-your-money/): As portions shrink and prices rise, shoppers feel the hidden cost of shrinkflation.
- [Why is a moderate Democrat’s primary loss being called an AIPAC backfire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/why-is-a-moderate-democrats-primary-loss-being-called-an-aipac-backfire/): Tom Malinowski faced onslaught of AIPAC attack ads, paving the way for a candidate more critical of US-Israel policy.
- [US imposes new Hezbollah sanctions targeting gold exchange firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-imposes-new-hezbollah-sanctions-targeting-gold-exchange-firm/): Trump administration vows to cut off Lebanese group ‘from the global financial system’ amid daily Israeli violations.
- [People climb from windows of burning campus building in Dakar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/people-climb-from-windows-of-burning-campus-building-in-dakar/): Footage shows people climbing out of windows to escape from a burning university building in Dakar as protests erupt ove
- [Netanyahu To Outline ‘Principles’ For Iran Talks At Trump Meeting; Tehran Warns US To ‘Think Wisely’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/netanyahu-to-outline-principles-for-iran-talks-at-trump-meeting-tehran-warns-us-to-think-wisely/): Reacting to Netanyahu’s remarks, a senior Iranian official cautioned Washington against allowing Israel to undermine diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
- [Pakistan beat USA to avenge T20 World Cup upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/pakistan-beat-usa-to-avenge-t20-world-cup-upset/): After their shock defeat at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan exact revenge on USA with a 32-run win at 2026 edition.
- [Protests erupt in New Delhi over Indian PM’s name in Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/protests-erupt-in-new-delhi-over-indian-pms-name-in-epstein-files/): Demonstrators protested in New Delhi after Narendra Modi was named in documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- [Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey shares why he advocates for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/irish-comedian-tadhg-hickey-shares-why-he-advocates-for-palestine/): Irish comedian and civil rights activist Tadhg Hickey tells Al Jazeera what it was like on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [US Commerce Secretary Lutnick downplays Epstein ties amid resignation calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-downplays-epstein-ties-amid-resignation-calls/): Lutnick, a prominent member of the Trump adminstration, faced Senate questions over a 2012 meeting he had with Epstein.
- [Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/zimbabwe-cabinet-approves-plan-to-extend-mnangagwas-rule-till-2030/): President Mnangagwa, 83, ⁠is currently meant to step down in 2028 after serving two five-year terms.
- [Paramount expands offer for Warner Bros amid hostile takeover bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/paramount-expands-offer-for-warner-bros-amid-hostile-takeover-bid/): The Ellison-backed US media giant offered a so-called ticking fee for each month the deal fails to close.
- [EU votes to allow deportation of migrants to ‘safe’ third countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/eu-votes-to-allow-deportation-of-migrants-to-safe-third-countries/): New rule could be used to send asylum seekers to countries they have no ties to if they’re ‘deemed’ safe.
- [Over 50% Of Global Exploitation, Racism Complaints By Indian Students Come From Russia: Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/over-50-of-global-exploitation-racism-complaints-by-indian-students-come-from-russia-govt/): Over half of Indian student complaints of exploitation and racial discrimination abroad in 2025 came from Russia, with Moscow as a hotspot..
- [Trump's Tariffs Cost Americans Over Rs 90,000 In 2025, May Rise This Year: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/trumps-tariffs-cost-americans-over-rs-90000-in-2025-may-rise-this-year-report/): Trump’s tariffs cost US households Rs 90,572 in 2024, projected to rise to Rs 1,17,744 in 2025, with average tariff rates jumping to 10%, the highest since 1946.
- [Netanyahu says he’ll present ‘principles’ for Iran talks to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/netanyahu-says-hell-present-principles-for-iran-talks-to-trump/): Departing for Washington, DC, Israeli prime minister hails his close ties to US president amid nuclear talks with Iran.
- [‘I Have Nothing To Hide’: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Denies Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/i-have-nothing-to-hide-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-denies-epstein-ties/): Howard Lutnick said the first meeting occurred after Epstein moved next door to his New York townhouse.
- [T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan match confirmation delights teams, fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/t20-world-cup-india-vs-pakistan-match-confirmation-delights-teams-fans/): Ex-players and fans say good sense prevails after Pakistan reverses its decision to boycott Sunday’s clash.
- [What happens when Netanyahu visits Trump? A look at his past six US visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/what-happens-when-netanyahu-visits-trump-a-look-at-his-past-six-us-visits/): Israel’s Netanyahu embarks on his sixth US trip amid escalating tensions in the region and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
- [From Grammys To Super Bowl: Why Bad Bunny Is The World's Biggest Music Star Right Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/from-grammys-to-super-bowl-why-bad-bunny-is-the-worlds-biggest-music-star-right-now/): Bad Bunny, after Grammys success, is set for Super Bowl 2026. His global influence and unique style make him one of the biggest stars today.
- ['Fit And Well': Imran Khan Meets Lawyer In Jail After Pakistan Top Court Grants Full Access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/fit-and-well-imran-khan-meets-lawyer-in-jail-after-pakistan-top-court-grants-full-access/): The meeting, which lasted nearly 3 hours, came after the Supreme Court of Pakistan granted Safdar full access to Khan on its directives.
- [H-1B Visa Programme To End By 2027? US Republican Lawmaker Introduces Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/h-1b-visa-programme-to-end-by-2027-us-republican-lawmaker-introduces-bill/): Greg Steube accused corporations of importing cheaper foreign labour to boost profits while suppressing wages and displacing US employees.
- [Elon Musk’s xAI Loses Another Founding Member As Tony Wu Exits: ‘Ride Of A Lifetime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/elon-musks-xai-loses-another-founding-member-as-tony-wu-exits-ride-of-a-lifetime/): Tony Wu announced his resignation in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying he had formally left xAI and was preparing for a new phase in his career.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum laments US’ oil block on Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/mexicos-sheinbaum-laments-us-oil-block-on-cuba/): Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said the US cutting off oil to Cuba harms the people Washington says it wants to help.
- [Struggling to navigate the Epstein files? Here is a visual guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/struggling-to-navigate-the-epstein-files-here-is-a-visual-guide/): The US Department of Justice has released three million files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Netanyahu heads to US for talks with Trump on Iran, Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/netanyahu-heads-to-us-for-talks-with-trump-on-iran-gaza/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.
- [What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/what-were-jeffrey-epsteins-links-to-israel-2/): Ties between disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Israel are becoming clearer after the release of more documents.
- [Who Is Mrinank Sharma? AI Safety Head Who Quit Anthropic With ‘World In Peril’ Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/who-is-mrinank-sharma-ai-safety-head-who-quit-anthropic-with-world-in-peril-warning/): Mrinank Sharma is an AI researcher of Indian origin with an academic background from some of the world’s top institutions.
- [Macron warns US trade ‘threats, intimidation’ towards EU not over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/macron-warns-us-trade-threats-intimidation-towards-eu-not-over/): French president has urged the bloc to learn lessons from ‘the Greenland moment’ and undertake urgent reforms.
- [Iran shuts down private businesses after protests as economy slumps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/iran-shuts-down-private-businesses-after-protests-as-economy-slumps/): Many of the businesses had either observed strikes or expressed support online for the nationwide protests.
- [Why did Saif al-Islam Gaddafi have to die?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/why-did-saif-al-islam-gaddafi-have-to-die/): His name offered an alternative line of succession that Libya’s rival elites could neither control nor neutralise.
- ['Life Or Death Calculation': Bangladesh's Hindu Voters Face Pre-Poll Intimidation | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/life-or-death-calculation-bangladeshs-hindu-voters-face-pre-poll-intimidation-exclusive/): Minority voters in high-density Hindu pockets allege that a campaign of psychological warfare and selective violence is being waged to silence their participation
- ['Politics Affects Us All': US Athletes Voice Discontent With Trump At Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/politics-affects-us-all-us-athletes-voice-discontent-with-trump-at-winter-olympics/): While political gestures on the medal podium have been banned, competitors are free to share their views in press conferences and on social media.
- [Indian-Origin Tesla Vice President Raj Jegannathan Quits After 13-Year Stint: Who Is He?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/indian-origin-tesla-vice-president-raj-jegannathan-quits-after-13-year-stint-who-is-he/): Raj Jegannathan shared the update in a LinkedIn post, describing his journey at Tesla as one marked by “continuous evolution”.
- [Israel accused of spraying chemicals to poison Syrian farmland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/israel-accused-of-spraying-chemicals-to-poison-syrian-farmland/): Israel is accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon to destroy crops and plants.
- [Australian police under scrutiny after protesters beaten](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/australian-police-under-scrutiny-after-protesters-beaten/): Australian police are facing mounting scrutiny after a violent crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests.
- [India-US Space Business Forum Begins In Bengaluru, Focuses On Collaboration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/india-us-space-business-forum-begins-in-bengaluru-focuses-on-collaboration/): The US-India Space Business Forum in Bengaluru united leaders and 14 US space companies, highlighting joint missions aiming for deeper collaboration.
- [French Man Who Raped 89 Minors In Multiple Countries Is A Teacher: Prosecutors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/french-man-who-raped-89-minors-in-multiple-countries-is-a-teacher-prosecutors/): Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old French man, was charged in Grenoble for aggravated rape and sexual assault of 89 minors across multiple countries.
- [Elon Musk's Brother Kimbal On Mention In Epstein Files: 'Met That Demon Once In His Office'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/elon-musks-brother-kimbal-on-mention-in-epstein-files-met-that-demon-once-in-his-office/): The billionaire restaurateur and brother of Elon Musk was referenced more than 100 times in the latest batch of Epstein files.
- [Why did Pakistan end its India boycott at T20 World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/why-did-pakistan-end-its-india-boycott-at-t20-world-cup/): Al Jazeera explains how one player’s removal from a franchise led to the biggest cricket crisis in recent years.
- [A coup that never was: Why UK’s Starmer faced major leadership challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/a-coup-that-never-was-why-uks-starmer-faced-major-leadership-challenge/): Senior colleague tried to topple British PM, and top aides resign as Epstein files have ripple effects far beyond US.
- [410 Ships Abandoned In 2025, Indian Sailors Most Often Stranded At Sea Without Pay Or Food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/410-ships-abandoned-in-2025-indian-sailors-most-often-stranded-at-sea-without-pay-or-food/): In 2025, 6,223 merchant sailors were affected, with both figures nearly a third higher than in 2024.
- [Almighty Armada, Bevy Of Bases: Inside America’s Military Surge Across West Asia Amid Iran Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/almighty-armada-bevy-of-bases-inside-americas-military-surge-across-west-asia-amid-iran-crisis/): The US buildup is not merely a show of force but a strategic recalibration designed to protect regional allies and deter potential Iranian retaliation
- [Macron Calls Trump Administration 'Openly Anti‑European', Warns Of Renewed US Friction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/macron-calls-trump-administration-openly-anti-european-warns-of-renewed-us-friction/): Macron said Europe should not mistake a temporary lull in US threats over Greenland, trade, and technology for a lasting shift.
- [Want To Buy A Private Island? Costs Rs 3.7 Crore But You Can Only Visit It Six Hours A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/want-to-buy-a-private-island-costs-rs-3-7-crore-but-you-can-only-visit-it-six-hours-a-day/): The island includes a Victorian stone farmhouse that was occupied until the 1970s and now needs extensive renovation.
- [Anticorruption efforts declining in democracies around the world: Watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/anticorruption-efforts-declining-in-democracies-around-the-world-watchdog/): Transparency International says the average global score in its report is at its lowest level in more than a decade.
- [Heavy gunfire heard in Guinea’s capital, Conakry: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/heavy-gunfire-heard-in-guineas-capital-conakry-reports/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Guyana Minister's Hindi Dare In Parliament During Debate: 'Whoever Thinks I Cannot...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/guyana-ministers-hindi-dare-in-parliament-during-debate-whoever-thinks-i-cannot/): The High Commission of India in Georgetown shared the moment on social media, posting, “Our Hindi echoed in Guyana’s Parliament.”
- [Kremlin Believes Europe Will Take Military Action Against Russia In 2-3 Years: Estonia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/kremlin-believes-europe-will-take-military-action-against-russia-in-2-3-years-estonia/): Estonia’s intelligence chief says Russia will not attack NATO soon but is rebuilding forces and expanding ammunition production, aiming to hinder Europe and marginalise the US
- [After India, Bangladesh Signs Trade Deal With US: Should New Delhi Be Worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/after-india-bangladesh-signs-trade-deal-with-us-should-new-delhi-be-worried/): A look at the Trump tariffs in South Asia and how the US-Bangladesh trade deal could impact India
- [More than two million people face hunger as drought grips Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/more-than-two-million-people-face-hunger-as-drought-grips-kenya/): Drought-hit counties face alarming malnutrition and water shortages as livestock perish and hunger intensifies.
- [The UK’s shrinking centre is Keir Starmer’s real crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/the-uks-shrinking-centre-is-keir-starmers-real-crisis/): The political settlement underpinning Labour’s governing model is starting to fracture.
- [US strikes civil nuclear agreement with Armenia, Russia’s former close ally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-strikes-civil-nuclear-agreement-with-armenia-russias-former-close-ally/): Visiting US Vice President JD Vance pledges as much as $9bn in potential investment in Armenia.
- [Humanitarian crisis deepens as South Sudan violence surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/humanitarian-crisis-deepens-as-south-sudan-violence-surges/): Humanitarian operations have been impeded by attacks, looting and restrictions on movement.
- [People displaced by South Sudan fighting wait for aid at remote camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/people-displaced-by-south-sudan-fighting-wait-for-aid-at-remote-camp/): Displaced civilians in South Sudan have fled heavy fighting between government forces and opposition fighters.
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs USA – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/live-pakistan-vs-usa-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and teams, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the group stage game.
- [Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/israel-used-weapons-in-gaza-that-made-thousands-of-palestinians-evaporate/): US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to “evaporate” in Gaza, Al Jazeera Investigation finds.
- [Bangladesh Opens Dairy, Beef And Poultry Sectors To US Under New Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/bangladesh-opens-dairy-beef-and-poultry-sectors-to-us-under-new-trade-deal/): Deal offered much-needed relief to Bangladesh’s apparel exporters as the RMG sector accounts for more than 80 per cent of its export earnings and employs some 4 million workers.
- [Iran Warns Of ‘Crushing’ Response To Threats As Tensions With US Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/iran-warns-of-crushing-response-to-threats-as-tensions-with-us-rise/): Tehran and Washington resumed talks in Muscat last week, months after earlier negotiations collapsed following Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran last June.
- [Hindu Trader Stabbed To Death Inside His Shop In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/hindu-trader-stabbed-to-death-inside-his-shop-in-bangladesh-ahead-of-polls/): Sushen Chandra Shekhar, a Hindu rice trader, was stabbed to death in his shop in Mymensingh ahead of Bangladesh’s Parliamentary elections.
- [How does the cutoff of Starlink terminals affect Russia’s moves in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/how-does-the-cutoff-of-starlink-terminals-affect-russias-moves-in-ukraine/): Russian drone operators have been dealt a blow, but experts say the shut-off is unlikely to change the course of war.
- [‘Not Witch Hunt’: US Lawmakers Say 6 ‘Likely Incriminated’ Names Found In Unredacted Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/not-witch-hunt-us-lawmakers-say-6-likely-incriminated-names-found-in-unredacted-epstein-files/): US House Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna did not reveal the names but said one of the men is a high-ranking official in a foreign government.
- [Epstein Files Fallout: Is UK PM Starmer On His Way Out? Will Pak-Origin Shabana Mahmood Replace Him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/epstein-files-fallout-is-uk-pm-starmer-on-his-way-out-will-pak-origin-shabana-mahmood-replace-him/): Will Shabana Mahmood replace UK PM Starmer? Chris Wormald may leave after Peter Mandelson, Morgan McSweeney, Tim Allan. Political fallout of Epstein Files in UK, world explained
- [From Final Call To Fortune: Who Is Karyna Shuliak In Jeffrey Epstein's Will?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/from-final-call-to-fortune-who-is-karyna-shuliak-in-jeffrey-epsteins-will/): Shuliak is believed to have met Epstein while living in Minsk, Belarus, before moving to the US in 2010 at the age of 20.
- [More Australia protests over police crackdown on rally against Herzog visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/more-australia-protests-over-police-crackdown-on-rally-against-herzog-visit/): Civic groups denounce use of ‘excessive’ force as police chief refers to protesters as ‘angry and violent mob’.
- [Palestinian citizens of Israel demand government do more to stop crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/palestinian-citizens-of-israel-demand-government-do-more-to-stop-crime/): Palestinians in Israel are reaching breaking point in the face of endemic crime and government neglect.
- [Iran’s top security official in Oman following nuclear talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/irans-top-security-official-in-oman-following-nuclear-talks-with-us/): The trip by Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert war.
- [‘Evil deeds’: Hong Kong leader praises lengthy jail sentence for Jimmy Lai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/evil-deeds-hong-kong-leader-praises-lengthy-jail-sentence-for-jimmy-lai/): US, UK officials call for Jimmy Lai’s release on ‘humanitarian’ grounds due to his age and health.
- [UN spokesman pressed on ‘de facto annexation’ of occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/un-spokesman-pressed-on-de-facto-annexation-of-occupied-west-bank/): As Israel faces criticism over West Bank annexation measures, Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo asks the UN what it will do.
- [In Ukraine, deaths from hypothermia rise as Russia attacks energy system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/in-ukraine-deaths-from-hypothermia-rise-as-russia-attacks-energy-system/): At least 10 Ukrainians have died from cold-related illness as Moscow’s assaults cut heat to thousands.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/ghislaine-maxwell-refuses-to-answer-questions-from-us-congress/): Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to testify before a US congressional committee.
- [Vonn reflects on Winter Olympics downhill crash and tibia injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/vonn-reflects-on-winter-olympics-downhill-crash-and-tibia-injury/): Despite undergoing surgery for a fractured left leg, ski icon Lindsey Vonn defended her decision to compete at Games.
- [Jeffrey Epstein’s Final Will Reveals $100 Million Fortune, Manhattan Mansion, And Diamonds For Girlfriend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/jeffrey-epsteins-final-will-reveals-100-million-fortune-manhattan-mansion-and-diamonds-for-girlfriend/): Newly released Epstein files reveal he planned to leave money, luxury homes, and diamonds to girlfriend Karyna Shuliak, just days before his death in a New York jail.
- [US judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Rumeysa Ozturk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-effort-to-deport-rumeysa-ozturk/): Lawyers say immigration judge found the Trump administration failed to prove Rumeysa Ozturk should be removed from US.
- [Bangladesh Polls: Campaigning Ends Today | Tarique Rahman Holds A Mega Rally Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/bangladesh-polls-campaigning-ends-today-tarique-rahman-holds-a-mega-rally-amid-tensions/): | Bangladesh polls: Campaigning ends todayBNP’s Tarique Rahman holds a mega rally amid tensions, with intel warning of possible large-scale violence, , , , , , , , , , , n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['They Build Traps': Instagram, YouTube Accused Of Pushing Highly Addictive Apps On Kids In US Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/they-build-traps-instagram-youtube-accused-of-pushing-highly-addictive-apps-on-kids-in-us-court/): Meta and YouTube face a California trial over allegedly addictive apps for kids.
- ['Not Fruits, But Terrorists Can Enter': Pakistan's Fazlur Rehman Mocks Own Country In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/not-fruits-but-terrorists-can-enter-pakistans-fazlur-rehman-mocks-own-country-in-viral-video/): Maulana Fazlur Rehman mocked his own country, questioning why pomegranates from a foreign land are banned but terrorists cross over freely.
- [Pakistan Begins Review Of India’s New Dam On Chenab River Amid Stalled IWT: Exclusive From Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/pakistan-begins-review-of-indias-new-dam-on-chenab-river-amid-stalled-iwt-exclusive-from-sources/): Pakistan will issue a policy statement and is likely to challenge India’s new dam project in International Court Of Justice and other international fora soon, say sources
- [Will Trump Grant Clemency To Ghislaine Maxwell? Here's A List Of His Past Controversial Pardons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/will-trump-grant-clemency-to-ghislaine-maxwell-heres-a-list-of-his-past-controversial-pardons/): Trump has repeatedly indicated that he is considering clemency for individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
- ['Balanced, Reciprocal Trade With An Important Partner': White House's Factsheet On India-US Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/balanced-reciprocal-trade-with-an-important-partner-white-houses-factsheet-on-india-us-deal/): The White House released a fact sheet describing the India-US trade deal as a “historic” trade framework that would cut tariffs and pave the way for a broader trade agreement.
- [Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/is-bnps-tarique-rahman-the-change-post-hasina-bangladesh-is-looking-for/): Back from 17-year exile after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Rahman leads opinion polls for prime minister in Thursday’s vote.
- [LIVE: Israeli attack on Gaza building kills four Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/live-israeli-attack-on-gaza-building-kills-four-palestinians/): An Israeli air attack on a residential building in western Gaza City has killed at least four people.
- [‘A Drip-Drip Genocide’: Global Hindu Body Flags Rising Violence Against Minorities In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/a-drip-drip-genocide-global-hindu-body-flags-rising-violence-against-minorities-in-bangladesh/): Hindus Advancing Human Rights Initiative warned that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing violence and systematic persecution under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
- [Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/somalia-saudi-arabia-sign-agreement-on-military-cooperation/): The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
- [What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/what-will-it-take-for-syrians-to-return-to-aleppo-after-years-of-war/): Syria’s government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting prospect.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Fifth In US House Committee Appearance From Prison | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/ghislaine-maxwell-pleads-fifth-in-us-house-committee-appearance-from-prison-video/): Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions of the US House Oversight Committee.
- [Trump Invites Only Republicans To Governors’ Meet, Democrats Left Out Of White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/trump-invites-only-republicans-to-governors-meet-democrats-left-out-of-white-house-dinner/): Two Democratic governors – Maryland’s Wes Moore and Colorado’s Jared Polis – were not invited to the White House dinner.
- [Rifles, Bullets Taken Away: BLA Releases Video Of Mastung Police Station Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/rifles-bullets-taken-away-bla-releases-video-of-mastung-police-station-attack/): The footage appears to show the station’s staff made hostage and extensive damage to records, while piles of government arms and ammunition taken away by militants.
- [US kills two people in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, one survivor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/us-kills-two-people-in-attack-on-boat-in-eastern-pacific-one-survivor/): The US military says one person survived the strike on the vessel and that the coastguard has been notified.
- [Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical,as Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/russia-warns-cuba-fuel-situation-criticalas-havana-slams-cruel-us-tactic/): Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the ‘political will’ of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington.
- [Trump threatens to block opening of Detroit-Canada bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/10/trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-detroit-canada-bridge/): The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026.
- [US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-reopens-airspace-over-el-paso-after-claim-of-cartel-drone-infiltration/): The Trump administration’s swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
- [Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladeshs-election-tests-the-power-of-gen-z/): Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.
- [‘I Have Not Heard That’: Lavrov Questions Trump Claim On India Ending Russian Oil Purchases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/i-have-not-heard-that-lavrov-questions-trump-claim-on-india-ending-russian-oil-purchases/): Lavrov’s remarks came two days after Russia accused the US of using a range of “coercive” measures to stop India and other countries from buying Russian oil.
- [I Heal You, You Heal Me | Ep 1 – Rwanda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/i-heal-you-you-heal-me-ep-1-rwanda/): In post-genocide Rwanda, fragile encounters see survivors and perpetrators face the past to reopen paths to coexistence.
- [Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/iran-says-missile-programme-non-negotiable-as-tehran-washington-eye-talks/): Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say willing to talk nuclear, but draw red line on ballistic missiles.
- [India vs Namibia – ICC T20 World Cup: Match time, teams, how to stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/india-vs-namibia-icc-t20-world-cup-match-time-teams-how-to-stream/): World champions India will likely be without Abhishek Sharma as they face Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday.
- ['What Will Be Left For Humans To Do': OpenAI Engineer Warns Of ‘Existential Threat’ From AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/what-will-be-left-for-humans-to-do-openai-engineer-warns-of-existential-threat-from-ai/): Hieu Pham shared his concerns in a post on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting growing unease even among those building the world’s most advanced AI systems.
- [Why is the issue of Syrian prisoner repatriation from Lebanon complicated?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/why-is-the-issue-of-syrian-prisoner-repatriation-from-lebanon-complicated/): The repatriation of Syrian prisoners from Lebanon comes with political baggage for both Syrians and Lebanese.
- [Trump Tariffs Are Killing European Jobs: List Of Companies That Have Announced Massive Layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/trump-tariffs-are-killing-european-jobs-list-of-companies-that-have-announced-massive-layoffs/): Europe Job Layoffs: Major firms including Bosch, Daimler Truck, Nestlé, and Ericsson announce layoffs due to weak demand, high costs and US tariffs.
- [‘Will Shoot You Dead’: Anti-H1B Florida Governor Brandishes Rifle After Claiming Arson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/will-shoot-you-dead-anti-h1b-florida-governor-brandishes-rifle-after-claiming-arson/): Fishback alleged arson at residence, later posted clip warning threats will be met with force.
- [Bulgaria’s president picks senior central bank official as acting PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bulgarias-president-picks-senior-central-bank-official-as-acting-pm/): Andrey Gurov will head a caretaker government tasked with organising snap elections .
- [Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Copa del Rey – team news, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-copa-del-rey-team-news-start-time-lineups/): All to know as La Liga leaders Barcelona clash with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
- [Cyclone slams into Madagascar, killing at least 20 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/cyclone-slams-into-madagascar-killing-at-least-20-people/): Officials in Madagascar say building collapses are responsible for many of the confirmed 20 deaths from Cyclone Gezani.
- [Who Was Jesse Strang? 18-Year-Old Gunman In Canadian School Shooting That Killed 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/who-was-jesse-strang-18-year-old-gunman-in-canadian-school-shooting-that-killed-10/): Canadian media outlets, including Western Standard and Juno News, reported that the suspect was 18-year-old Jesse Strang.
- [‘Cow Urine Purest...’: US Comedian Mocks Hindu Beliefs At Texas Meet, Indian-Americans Walk Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/cow-urine-purest-us-comedian-mocks-hindu-beliefs-at-texas-meet-indian-americans-walk-out/): Several Indian-Americans walk out after comedian mocks Hindu customs at Plano council meeting.
- [Former Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa Suffers Head Injuries After Fall In Bathroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/former-pakistan-army-chief-qamar-javed-bajwa-suffers-head-injuries-after-fall-in-bathroom/): Hospital officials stated that while the surgery was successful, full recovery may take a couple of weeks, depending on his progress.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Sitharaman Hits Out At TMC, Hardeep Puri On Epstein & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/news18-evening-digest-sitharaman-hits-out-at-tmc-hardeep-puri-on-epstein-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: How Fear Shadows Bangladesh’s Hindu Voters Ahead Of Polls; Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan Extend Support To Rajpal Yadav
- [US Shuts Down Airspace In Texas After Mexican Cartel Drone Breach: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-shuts-down-airspace-in-texas-after-mexican-cartel-drone-breach-report/): Mexican drug cartel drones entered US airspace but were countered by the American military, a US official said after the closure and reopening of flights at El Paso airport.
- ['They Watch You': Salesforce CEO Quips About US Immigration Authorities Monitoring Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/they-watch-you-salesforce-ceo-quips-about-us-immigration-authorities-monitoring-staff/): Employees circulated an internal open letter calling on Benioff to take a public stand against ICE.
- [Locked Doors & Lowered Voices: How Fear Shadows Bangladesh’s Hindu Voters Ahead Of Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/locked-doors-lowered-voices-how-fear-shadows-bangladeshs-hindu-voters-ahead-of-polls/): For an administration that seeks to maintain global ties and economic stability, winning the trust of its minorities is the ultimate litmus test
- [Bonjour, Baby? France Tells Millennials To Think About Having Kids And Freezing Eggs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bonjour-baby-france-tells-millennials-to-think-about-having-kids-and-freezing-eggs/): The health ministry said the letters will provide “targeted, balanced and scientifically based information on sexual and reproductive health” to help young adults.
- [Are drones, AI making it harder to fight armed groups in the Sahel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/are-drones-ai-making-it-harder-to-fight-armed-groups-in-the-sahel/): Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
- [Six men named in US Congress: Why is so much redacted in the Epstein files?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/six-men-named-in-us-congress-why-is-so-much-redacted-in-the-epstein-files/): US congressman names six men whose names were redacted in the Epstein files, including a US billionaire and Dubai CEO.
- [Hebron under Israeli lockdown amid wider West Bank annexation plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/hebron-under-israeli-lockdown-amid-wider-west-bank-annexation-plans/): Israel’s occupation has carved the Palestinian city of Hebron into zones of control and inserted hundreds of settlers.
- [FBI releases images of suspect in Guthrie abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/fbi-releases-images-of-suspect-in-guthrie-abduction/): The FBI released new video of a suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.
- ['He Ensured Their Silence': Elon Musk Claims Epstein Coerced Adult Victims Into Trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/he-ensured-their-silence-elon-musk-claims-epstein-coerced-adult-victims-into-trafficking/): Elon Musk suggested that the government should offer legal protection or amnesty so victims can testify without fear of prosecution.
- [Thomas Frank sacked as head coach by Tottenham Hotspur after eight months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-sacked-as-head-coach-by-tottenham-hotspur-after-eight-months/): Tottenham sack the Danish manager after a torrid eight-match winless run and with the side in 16th place on the ladder.
- [Bangladesh’s vote for dignity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladeshs-vote-for-dignity/): Bangladesh heads to its first election since protests toppled Sheikh Hasina.
- [On Ukraine, ‘liberal’ war hawks make the far right look like peacemakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/on-ukraine-liberal-war-hawks-make-the-far-right-look-like-peacemakers/): The louder the West talks about defeating Russia, the further peace in Ukraine moves out of reach.
- [Male refugees stigmatised across Europe: ‘This kind of stuff really hurts’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/male-refugees-stigmatised-across-europe-this-kind-of-stuff-really-hurts/): Several men who made dangerous journeys alone tell Al Jazeera they have faced suspicion, hatred and homelessness.
- [Iran’s leaders rail against US, ‘sedition’ in 1979 revolution celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/irans-leaders-rail-against-us-sedition-in-1979-revolution-celebrations/): A significant part of Iranian society is infuriated and grieving the killings of thousands during recent protests.
- [Satya Nadella Faces Racist Backlash Over 'Hometown' Superbowl Tweet: 'Your People Are Indians'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/satya-nadella-faces-racist-backlash-over-hometown-superbowl-tweet-your-people-are-indians/): Despite living in the Seattle area for more than three decades, Satya Nadella faced a wave of discriminatory responses targeting his Indian background.
- [Bangladesh Elections Tomorrow: What Next For Mohammad Yunus? What Will Be His Legacy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladesh-elections-tomorrow-what-next-for-mohammad-yunus-what-will-be-his-legacy/): Bangladesh Elections on February 12: The transition is being overseen by interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. What next for him? What will Bangladesh remember him for?
- [Russia Says It Will Take 'Adequate Counter-Measures' If Greenland Is Militarised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/russia-says-it-will-take-adequate-counter-measures-if-greenland-is-militarised/): Lavrov warns Moscow will take military countermeasures if Western troops increase in Greenland amid US annexation talks.
- [Gunman Opens Fire At School In Southern Thailand, Takes Hostages: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/gunman-opens-fire-at-school-in-southern-thailand-takes-hostages-report/): Many students remained trapped inside while police and special forces cordoned off the area.
- [FBI Files Claim Trump Told Police Chief In 2006 'Everyone Knew' About Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/fbi-files-claim-trump-told-police-chief-in-2006-everyone-knew-about-epstein/): Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein and has said he was not aware of his crimes.
- [India-US Trade Deal Row: Congress's Old 'Cold War Secrets' Stir New Political Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/india-us-trade-deal-row-congresss-old-cold-war-secrets-stir-new-political-storm/): As Rahul Gandhi slams the US trade deal as a ‘wholesale surrender’, government sources cite Cold War records alleging Congress once accepted CIA funds
- [The USS Honduras sets sail again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/the-uss-honduras-sets-sail-again/): Honduras is slipping back into Washington’s imperial orbit.
- [Many killed in south Yemen as crowd linked with STC storms gov’t building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/many-killed-in-south-yemen-as-crowd-linked-with-stc-storms-govt-building/): Hospital head tells Al Jazeera that five people were killed and 39 wounded when security dispersed protesters.
- [Russian drone kills father, 3 children in Ukraine, wounds pregnant mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/russian-drone-kills-father-3-children-in-ukraine-wounds-pregnant-mother/): Authorities in the town of Bohodukhiv, situated near the Russian border, have declared three days of mourning.
- [Explosions and fireworks at Albania anti-government protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/explosions-and-fireworks-at-albania-anti-government-protests/): Anti-government protesters in Albania hurled petrol bombs and fireworks at police.
- [Strategic Leap Or Sovereignty Slip? The Long Shadow Of The 2008 India-US Nuclear Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/strategic-leap-or-sovereignty-slip-the-long-shadow-of-the-2008-india-us-nuclear-deal/): Government sources point to the specific concessions made during the Congress-led UPA era as a cautionary tale of compromised sovereignty
- [UK Drops ‘His Majesty’ In Official Communications, Opposition Slams Starmer Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/uk-drops-his-majesty-in-official-communications-opposition-slams-starmer-govt/): The UK government changed its logo from “HM Government” to “UK Government,” prompting Conservative criticism over tradition and Labour’s monarchy views.
- [Colombia’s Petro says he escaped assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/colombias-petro-says-he-escaped-assassination-attempt/): Columbian President Gustavo Petro says he has escaped an assassination attempt while travelling by helicopter.
- [Pezeshkian calls for unity as Iran marks 1979 Revolution anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/pezeshkian-calls-for-unity-as-iran-marks-1979-revolution-anniversary/): Iran’s president also says his country does not seek a nuclear weapon, and apologises for his government’s shortcomings.
- [Miller, South Africa beat Afghanistan in second super over at T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/miller-south-africa-beat-afghanistan-in-second-super-over-at-t20-world-cup/): David Miller’s batting heroics in the second super over got South Africa over the line against Afghanistan in Ahmedabad.
- [Iranians mark 47th Islamic revolution anniversary with nationwide rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/iranians-mark-47th-islamic-revolution-anniversary-with-nationwide-rallies/): Tehran rallies feature imagery of Iranian missiles and drones from last year’s conflict with Israel.
- [Canada School Shooting: From Pakistan To US, A Look At Deadliest Campus Massacres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/canada-school-shooting-from-pakistan-to-us-a-look-at-deadliest-campus-massacres/): Canada School Shooting: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured.
- [Top Iranian official condemns ‘language of force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/top-iranian-official-condemns-language-of-force/): Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani said Tehran is ready to engage in ‘realistic’ nuclear talks with the United States.
- [In Ukraine’s west, Hungarian minority rights collide with wartime politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/in-ukraines-west-hungarian-minority-rights-collide-with-wartime-politics/): In Zakarpattia, ordinary life continues as an old dispute between neighbouring nations rocks regional geopolitics.
- [Kenya’s Mau Mau History](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/kenyas-mau-mau-history/): Chao Tayiana Maina explains how colonial methods of repression used against the Mau Mau resurface in protests worldwide.
- [Iran’s president condemns ‘conspiracy from imperial powers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/irans-president-condemns-conspiracy-from-imperial-powers/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke out against intervention by ‘alien Westerners’ during a rally.
- [Bangladesh Train Stations Overflow As Voters Rush Home For February 12 Poll | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladesh-train-stations-overflow-as-voters-rush-home-for-february-12-poll-watch/): The February 12 vote will be Bangladesh’s first general election since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024 after massive student-led protests.
- [Bangladesh And Poll Violence: How The Country Has Seen Tense Elections Ever Since Independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladesh-and-poll-violence-how-the-country-has-seen-tense-elections-ever-since-independence/): Between the announcement of the Bangladesh election schedule on 12 December 2025 and 7 February 2026, at least 411 election-related violent incidents have been recorded.
- [Daughter Shot Dead By Father In Texas After Argument Over Donald Trump And Guns Intensified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/daughter-shot-dead-by-father-in-texas-after-argument-over-donald-trump-and-guns-intensified/): Her boyfriend informed the court that Lucy and her father often clashed over his alcohol use and gun ownership.
- [What is going on with gold and silver?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/what-is-going-on-with-gold-and-silver/): Gold and silver hit record highs, then crashed hard. We asked people how they’re reacting.
- [Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know about Canada’s school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting-what-we-know-about-canadas-school-attack/): At least 9 people were killed, 26 injured; authorities described the suspect as a ‘female in a dress with brown hair’.
- [Prapti in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/prapti-in-bangladesh/): Prapti Taposhi took part in the Bangladesh student-led protests in 2024, which ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [Arab and Muslim nations at UN condemn Israel’s ‘annexation’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/arab-and-muslim-nations-at-un-condemn-israels-annexation-plan/): Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israel’s ‘annexation’ plan at the UN.
- [Top Canadian pension fund halts deals with UAE firm over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/top-canadian-pension-fund-halts-deals-with-uae-firm-over-epstein-ties/): La Caisse suspends investments with Dubai-based DP World over chief executive’s links to Epstein.
- [Bangladesh tightens security as it holds first election since 2024 uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladesh-tightens-security-as-it-holds-first-election-since-2024-uprising/): The crucial national vote is the first since a mass uprising ended 15-year rule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- [US makes arrest in connection with disappearance of TV host’s mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-makes-arrest-in-connection-with-disappearance-of-tv-hosts-mother/): Detention comes as FBI releases video of ‘armed individual’ outside 84-year-old’s door on day of apparent kidnapping.
- [Motorcyclist hit by Israeli strike in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/motorcyclist-hit-by-israeli-strike-in-gaza/): Video shows a person on a motorbike being attacked in central Gaza.
- ['Didn't Like The Way Swiss Leader Talked': Trump On Why He Raised Switzerland Tariffs To 39%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/didnt-like-the-way-swiss-leader-talked-trump-on-why-he-raised-switzerland-tariffs-to-39/): Donald Trump raised tariffs on Swiss imports to 39 per cent after a contentious call with Karin Keller-Sutter, he has revealed during an interview.
- [More Palestinians return to Gaza via Rafah as Israeli attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/more-palestinians-return-to-gaza-via-rafah-as-israeli-attacks-continue/): Those returning to Gaza describe being subjected to humiliating searches and interrogations by the Israeli military.
- [Abhishek Sharma hospitalised; doubtful for India’s match against Namibia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/abhishek-sharma-hospitalised-doubtful-for-indias-match-against-namibia/): Top batter has been in hospital with an upset stomach and is likely to miss India’s next T20 World Cup game.
- [White House Revises India-US Trade Deal Factsheet: Why It Could Blunt Opposition’s Broadside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/white-house-revises-india-us-trade-deal-factsheet-why-it-could-blunt-oppositions-broadside/): The quiet edits carry strategic weight: they clarify what India actually agreed to.
- [Nancy Guthrie Case: Door Camera Captures Suspect; Ransom Note Seeks $6 Mn In Bitcoin | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/nancy-guthrie-case-door-camera-captures-suspect-ransom-note-seeks-6-mn-in-bitcoin-video/): The images, released by the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, show a person wearing a face mask, gloves, a backpack and what appears to be a gun holster.
- [‘We’re Not Going To Make It’: Pilot’s Final Radio Call Before Plane Crash-Lands On Georgia Road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/were-not-going-to-make-it-pilots-final-radio-call-before-plane-crash-lands-on-georgia-road/): Police said the plane came down shortly after taking off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, after suffering engine trouble midair.
- [‘Rented Ourselves Out For 2 Decades’: Why Khawaja Asif Says Pakistan Behaved Like US Mercenary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/rented-ourselves-out-for-2-decades-why-khawaja-asif-says-pakistan-behaved-like-us-mercenary/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister says they did not enter these wars to defend Islam or for jihad, but just for US support. A look at the wars Khawaja Asif spoke about
- [LIVE: Israeli attacks target Gaza, West Bank as Trump, Netanyahu to meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/live-israeli-attacks-target-gaza-west-bank-as-trump-netanyahu-to-meet/): Israeli raids and attacks across Gaza and the occupied West Bank have continued as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet.
- [Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/bangladesh-election-2026-what-happens-when-and-whats-at-stake/): Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are vying for seats in Bangladesh’s first election since Hasina’s ouster.
- [Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/nahid-islam-and-the-uneasy-alliance-that-could-shape-bangladeshs-vote/): The young leader of the protest-born National Citizen Party has teamed up with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest elections.
- [West Ham vs Man United ends in draw as Spurs lose to Newcastle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/west-ham-vs-man-united-ends-in-draw-as-spurs-lose-to-newcastle/): Carrick’s team earn injury-time draw at West Ham, while Spurs lose at home to push manager Thomas Frank closer to exit.
- [US Deletes Map Showing PoK, Aksai Chin As Indian Territory In U-Turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-deletes-map-showing-pok-aksai-chin-as-indian-territory-in-u-turn/): The United States Trade Representative deleted a post on X that had shown a map of India depicting the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin as Indian territories.
- [Election Engineering? Pakistan Sends Over 30 Journalists To Dhaka As Bangladesh Heads To Polls | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/election-engineering-pakistan-sends-over-30-journalists-to-dhaka-as-bangladesh-heads-to-polls-exclusive/): Sources claim that Pakistan’s I&B Ministry has issued special directives to domestic media outlets to provide extensive and positive coverage of Bangladesh’s general elections
- [Cross-Border Strikes On The Table As Pakistan Blames Kabul For TTP Resurgence | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/cross-border-strikes-on-the-table-as-pakistan-blames-kabul-for-ttp-resurgence-exclusive/): Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif accused the Afghan Taliban regime of facilitating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants and failing to dismantle what he described as a “terror nexus”
- [Google Faces Complaint By European Publishers Over AI-Powered Search Features, Summaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/google-faces-complaint-by-european-publishers-over-ai-powered-search-features-summaries/): Google is facing a new EU antitrust complaint from the European Publishers Council over its AI-generated search summaries.
- [Canada Built A Bridge, Now Trump Wants Half: All About The Gordie Howe International Bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/canada-built-a-bridge-now-trump-wants-half-all-about-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge/): Trump on Tuesday threatened to block the opening of the new Canada-funded border crossing, accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices.
- [Antigovernment protests in Albania turn violent, at least 13 arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/antigovernment-protests-in-albania-turn-violent-at-least-13-arrested/): Police use force against protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, amid calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
- [Canada school shooting live: 10 dead in British Columbia’s Tumbler Ridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/canada-school-shooting-live-10-dead-in-british-columbias-tumbler-ridge/): At least 27 people have been injured in shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in remote town near Rocky Mountains.
- [Palestinians sense West Bank annexation after Israel approves new rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/palestinians-sense-west-bank-annexation-after-israel-approves-new-rules/): Palestinians alarmed as Israeli land rules ease illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
- [Young and old struggle to get their studies back on track in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/young-and-old-struggle-to-get-their-studies-back-on-track-in-gaza/): Palestinians are working hard to restart their education after Israel’s war forced universities and schools to shut.
- [‘Can't Recall Why’: Trump Aide Howard Lutnick Admits He Visited Epstein’s Island In 2012](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/cant-recall-why-trump-aide-howard-lutnick-admits-he-visited-epsteins-island-in-2012/): Epstein Files released by the US Justice Department in recent weeks show that Lutnick travelled to the island on December 23, 2012.
- [‘Soggy Poppadoms’ Vs ‘Fine Tandoori’: UK MPs Debate India-UK FTA, Express Concerns Over Jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/soggy-poppadoms-vs-fine-tandoori-uk-mps-debate-india-uk-fta-express-concerns-over-jobs/): UK MPs debated the India-UK FTA, with Andrew Griffith dubbing it “a bag of soggy poppadoms” and Chris Bryant defending its economic impact, citing support from HSBC and EY.
- ['Who Are They Hiding': US Congressman Names '6 Powerful Men' In Epstein Files, Slams FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/who-are-they-hiding-us-congressman-names-6-powerful-men-in-epstein-files-slams-fbi/): Khanna revealed the identities of the men after he and Massie said they were forced to visit the DOJ themselves to review less-redacted materials in connection Epstein Files.
- [India-US Trade Deal: Pulses Dropped, $500bn Purchase Commitment Softened In White House Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/india-us-trade-deal-pulses-dropped-500bn-purchase-commitment-softened-in-white-house-note/): The White House has revised its India trade fact sheet, briefly dropping “pulses” and softening language on a USD 500-billion purchase pledge.
- [Epstein Bought 330 Gallons Of Sulphuric Acid The Day FBI Launched Probe, Files Reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/epstein-bought-330-gallons-of-sulphuric-acid-the-day-fbi-launched-probe-files-reveal/): Epstein purchased 330 gallons of sulphuric acid on the day the FBI began its investigation, sparking speculation, though documents suggest it was for RO water system maintenance.
- ['US Treated Pakistan Worse Than Toilet Paper': Khawaja Asif's Big Afghan War Admission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-treated-pakistan-worse-than-toilet-paper-khawaja-asifs-big-afghan-war-admission/): Asif said Pakistan’s decision to once again align with Washington after 1999, particularly in relation to Afghanistan, inflicted lasting damage on the country.
- [13-Year-Old Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ Before Stabbing 2 Classmates In London School, Probe Finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/13-year-old-shouted-allahu-akbar-before-stabbing-2-classmates-in-london-school-probe-finds/): The victims, aged 12 and 13, were taken to hospital and are in a serious condition after suffering stab wounds to the neck.
- [Colombian President Petro says ‘escaped being killed’ in assassination plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/colombian-president-petro-says-escaped-being-killed-in-assassination-plot/): Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.
- [US sanctions officials from Marshall Islands and Palau, citing China fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-sanctions-officials-from-marshall-islands-and-palau-citing-china-fears/): The Trump administration has accused Hokkons Baules of Palau and Anderson Jibas of the Marshall Islands of corruption.
- [Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/canadian-police-say-10-dead-in-british-columbia-school-shooting/): The shooting occurred at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, in Canada’s province of British Columbia, police said.
- [‘Monstrous’: Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, with reports of severe damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/monstrous-cyclone-gezani-hits-madagascar-with-reports-of-severe-damage/): Gezani has hit just 11 days after Cyclone Fytia killed 12 people and displaced 31,000 in northwestern Madagascar.
- ['Settled Wars Because Of Tariffs': Trump Again Takes Credit For India-Pakistan Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/settled-wars-because-of-tariffs-trump-again-takes-credit-for-india-pakistan-ceasefire/): Donald Trump claims he averted a “nuclear” conflict between India and Pakistan using tariff threats, settled eight wars and resolved Azerbaijan tensions.
- [Multiple Casualties Feared In Shootout At High School In Canada’s British Columbia; Suspect Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/multiple-casualties-feared-in-shootout-at-high-school-in-canadas-british-columbia-suspect-dead/): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) described the situation as an active shooter incident at the secondary school.
- ['We'll Have To Do Something Very Tough': Trump Warns Against Failed Negotiations With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/well-have-to-do-something-very-tough-trump-warns-against-failed-negotiations-with-iran/): Donald Trump said Washington could take military action if nuclear talks with Iran fail, as the US weighs sending another aircraft carrier to West Asia.
- [Netanyahu's US Visit Signals Discussion On Potential Iran Strikes With Trump As Talks Resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/netanyahus-us-visit-signals-discussion-on-potential-iran-strikes-with-trump-as-talks-resume/): US President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday. The discussion is expected to focus on energy issues and deregulation.
- [US family demands pro-Palestine protester’s release after hospitalisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-family-demands-pro-palestine-protesters-release-after-hospitalisation/): Loved ones say they were ‘stonewalled’ by immigration agents as Leqaa Kordia rushed to hospital from detention centre.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,448](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1448/): These are the key developments from day 1,448 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-left-with-15-vision-in-right-eye-court-told/): Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.
- [In Aleppo, art bridges Syria’s war divisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/in-aleppo-art-bridges-syrias-war-divisions/): In Aleppo, Syria, an artists’ collective is bringing Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds together
- [India vs Pakistan: Why it’s going ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/india-vs-pakistan-why-its-going-ahead/): India vs Pakistan will finally go ahead at the T20 World Cup. Samantha Johnson looks at the U-turn.
- [Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/syrian-army-takes-control-of-al-tanf-military-base-as-us-troops-pull-out/): Syria’s defence ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
- ['There'll Be A Difference Of Opinion...': Yunus's 'Unity' Call To Parties After Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/therell-be-a-difference-of-opinion-yunuss-unity-call-to-parties-after-bangladesh-polls/): Bangladesh voted on Thursday in a crucial election held after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Vote counting begins.
- ['Dewatering Policy Against Us': Pakistan On India's Mega Dam Project On Chenab, Vows To Fight It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/dewatering-policy-against-us-pakistan-on-indias-mega-dam-project-on-chenab-vows-to-fight-it/): The Pakistan foreign office has formally requested consultations and information regarding the Sawalkote mega dam project and has raised it with the Indus water commissioners
- ['Unconstitutional': Sheikh Hasina Demands Cancellation Of Bangladesh Polls, Slams 'Fascist' Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/unconstitutional-sheikh-hasina-demands-cancellation-of-bangladesh-polls-slams-fascist-yunus/): The voter turnout was recorded below 50% as of 2pm, according to the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.
- ['Medical Terrorism': Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM, Imran Khan’s Sister Allege Plot To Blind PTI Founder | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/medical-terrorism-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-imran-khans-sister-allege-plot-to-blind-pti-founder-exclusive/): The controversy stems from a diagnosed Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) in Imran Khan’s right eye, a condition that requires immediate specialist intervention
- [Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/several-assassination-attempts-targeted-syrias-al-sharaa-ministers-un/): UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.
- [Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe’s anti-immigrant rhetoric sparks outrage in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/man-utd-co-owner-ratcliffes-anti-immigrant-rhetoric-sparks-outrage-in-uk/): Fan fury grows, with club’s supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world’ impact.
- [Top Iran official accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/top-iran-official-accuses-israel-of-trying-to-sabotage-us-talks/): Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani accuses Israel of sabotaging US nuclear talks to spark a destabilising regional war.
- [Counting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/counting-begins-as-polls-close-in-landmark-bangladesh-election/): Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.
- [Indonesia Plans To Turn Its Freeways Into Cheaper ‘Aircraft Carriers’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/indonesia-plans-to-turn-its-freeways-into-cheaper-aircraft-carriers/): The use of freeways for military landing strips has previously been demonstrated by the US, Finland and Sweden.
- [No Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Votes In Historic First In Three Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/no-sheikh-hasina-bangladesh-votes-in-historic-first-in-three-decades/): The polls were the first since the 2024 student-led “Gen-Z” movement toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government.
- [India Examining US Proposal To Join Gaza Peace Board, Says MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/india-examining-us-proposal-to-join-gaza-peace-board-says-mea/): India is reviewing US President Donald Trump’s invite to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, ahead of the February 19 summit in Washington.
- [Who Will Rule Bangladesh Next? Two Rahmans Lead PM Race, Check Other Contenders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/who-will-rule-bangladesh-next-two-rahmans-lead-pm-race-check-other-contenders/): With Sheikh Hasina ousted and Khaleda Zia passing away, Bangladesh is entering uncharted territory. 
- [Eyes Wide Shut: Imran Khan Faces Vision Loss Due To 'Institutionalised Medical Neglect' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/eyes-wide-shut-imran-khan-faces-vision-loss-due-to-institutionalised-medical-neglect-exclusive/): A report accessed by News18 suggests a calculated effort by Pakistan’s military establishment to inflict permanent physical damage on the PTI founder
- [Who Was Jaahnavi Kandula? Indian Student Killed By US Cop, Family Gets Rs 265 Cr In Settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/who-was-jaahnavi-kandula-indian-student-killed-by-us-cop-family-gets-rs-265-cr-in-settlement/): Her death sparked international outrage, after body-camera footage showed another officer laughing and saying her life had “limited value” and the city should “just write a check.”
- [Ukraine’s Heraskevych disqualified from Olympics skeleton over helmet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/ukraines-heraskevych-disqualified-from-olympics-skeleton-over-helmet/): IOC bans Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in war with Russia.
- [LIVE: India vs Namibia – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/live-india-vs-namibia-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and teams coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Group A match.
- [Bangladesh election results live: Polls close in race between BNP, Jamaat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-election-results-live-polls-close-in-race-between-bnp-jamaat/): The landmark election determines the country’s leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.
- [Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-election-live-results-2026-by-the-numbers/): Nearly 127 million eligible voters are electing the next prime minister and parliament for a five-year term.
- [Bangladeshis turn out for historic election after Hasina’s downfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladeshis-turn-out-for-historic-election-after-hasinas-downfall/): Tens of millions of voters participate in crucial vote that could reshape Bangladesh’s political and economic future.
- [Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/locked-out-locked-in-witnessing-the-gaza-war-from-afar/): Longtime friends divided by war, Raed is trapped in Gaza while George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.
- [Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/can-the-us-challenge-chinas-dominance-in-critical-minerals/): The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China’s control of supply chains.
- [At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/at-least-21-dead-in-ferry-sinking-in-northern-sudans-river-nile-state/): At least six people are rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.
- [Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/africa-must-boycott-the-2026-world-cup/): Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.
- [UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/un-begins-clearing-massive-wartime-waste-dump-in-gaza-city/): The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.
- [Russia Blocks WhatsApp Over Alleged Non-Compliance With Law, Kremlin Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/russia-blocks-whatsapp-over-alleged-non-compliance-with-law-kremlin-says/): WhatsApp, used by more than 100 million people in Russia, warned that the decision would undermine privacy and online safety.
- [From Border Security To Bay Of Bengal: Why Bangladesh's Election Matters To India | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/from-border-security-to-bay-of-bengal-why-bangladeshs-election-matters-to-india-explained/): As the world waits to see which way Bangladesh votes, India is keeping a hawk eye on the neighbour, which remains strategically, economically & politically crucial to the country
- [South Korean Intel Agency Says Kim Jong Un’s Teenage Daughter Will Be His Potential Successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/south-korean-intel-agency-says-kim-jong-uns-teenage-daughter-will-be-his-potential-successor/): South Korea’s NIS believes Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae, around 13, is now a successor-designate, with her rising public profile hinting at a fourth-generation Kim family rule.
- [Brazil's Lula Da Silva To Visit India On February 18-22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/brazils-lula-da-silva-to-visit-india-on-february-18-22/): Post Content
- [Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/virginias-law-how-democrat-proposal-could-spark-flood-of-sex-abuse-claims/): US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.
- [Kosovo parliament backs Albin Kurti-led government ending deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/kosovo-parliament-backs-albin-kurti-led-government-ending-deadlock/): Securing international loans and reforming health and education systems among the top priorities of the new government.
- [Compromised peace? Oslo Accords figure deeply linked to Epstein network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/compromised-peace-oslo-accords-figure-deeply-linked-to-epstein-network/): Oslo architect Rod-Larsen linked to Epstein files and visa fraud, prompting fears of blackmail behind peace deal.
- [Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/canada-police-identify-shooting-suspect-as-18-year-old-jesse-van-rootselaar/): Police say the suspect had apprehended for a mental health assessment on more than one occasion.
- [Pam Bondi Epstein hearing: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/pam-bondi-epstein-hearing-key-takeaways/): Bondi clashed with Democrat representatives Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu during her Epstein files hearing.
- [Dramatic Video Captures Moments Before Massive Sinkhole Swallows Road In China’s Shanghai | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/dramatic-video-captures-moments-before-massive-sinkhole-swallows-road-in-chinas-shanghai-watch/): The footage shows the road caving in, devouring nearby structures and creating a gaping void.
- [Real Sociedad defeat Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey semifinal first leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/real-sociedad-defeat-athletic-bilbao-in-copa-del-rey-semifinal-first-leg/): Real Sociedad inched towards a Copa del Rey final appearance with a first leg win against Athletic Club in semifinal.
- [Families mourn loved ones as they make emotional return to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/families-mourn-loved-ones-as-they-make-emotional-return-to-gaza/): Video shows Palestinians making an emotional return to Gaza via the Rafah crossing.
- [Argentinian security forces fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/argentinian-security-forces-fire-water-cannon-and-tear-gas-at-protesters/): Security forces in Buenos Aires fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon at protesters opposing labour reform.
- [Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/israeli-forces-demolish-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces demolished several Palestinian structures across the occupied West Bank, including homes.
- [Bangladesh goes to polls in crucial first election since deadly uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-goes-to-polls-in-crucial-first-election-since-deadly-uprising/): Chief election commissioner reports strong turnout, says Bangladesh has ‘boarded the train of democracy’.
- [‘Colonial-era classism’: Residents decry demolitions in Nigeria’s Makoko](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/colonial-era-classism-residents-decry-demolitions-in-nigerias-makoko/): Thousands displaced from December to February as Lagos authorities destroy homes in Africa’s largest floating village.
- [Key candidates cast their ballots in Bangladesh elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/key-candidates-cast-their-ballots-in-bangladesh-elections/): Bangladesh’s leading political candidates have voted in a closely contested general election in Dhaka.
- ['Bangladesh Needs Secular Leadership': Taslima Nasreem Hopes New Govt 'Unbans Awami League'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-needs-secular-leadership-taslima-nasreem-hopes-new-govt-unbans-awami-league/): Taslima Nasreen said that if the BNP wins Bangladesh’s ongoing parliamentary elections, Jamaat-e-Islami could become the main opposition due to the ban on the Awami League.
- ['I Won't Get In The Gutter': Top 4 Moments From Pam Bondi's Fiery Epstein Files Testimony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/i-wont-get-in-the-gutter-top-4-moments-from-pam-bondis-fiery-epstein-files-testimony/): The combative hearing was attended by several victims of Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking underage girls
- [Family Of Indian Student Fatally Hit By US Police Officer Gets Rs 265 Crore Settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/family-of-indian-student-fatally-hit-by-us-police-officer-gets-rs-265-crore-settlement/): He had his emergency lights activated and was using his siren at intersections at the time of the crash.
- [Children in Gaza forced to focus on work rather than school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/children-in-gaza-forced-to-focus-on-work-rather-than-school/): Children in Gaza find themselves having to work to survive, sacrificing education and childhood dreams.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sets stage for daughter as his successor: Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-sets-stage-for-daughter-as-his-successor-seoul/): Little is known about Kim’s daughter who made her first public appearance in 2022 but appears set to be successor.
- [To Die for Palestine – Ep 2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/to-die-for-palestine-ep-2/): A Chadian chemist and a British activist dedicate their lives to Palestinian resistance, risking exile, prison or death.
- [Iran’s Larijani accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/irans-larijani-accuses-israel-of-trying-to-sabotage-us-negotiations/): Tehran’s security chief says Israel is attempting to derail talks with Washington and provoke war in the region.
- [‘New Bangladesh Begins Today’: Muhammad Yunus Casts Vote In Political Reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/new-bangladesh-begins-today-muhammad-yunus-casts-vote-in-political-reset/): Bangladesh votes after Sheikh Hasina’s fall, with Muhammad Yunus urging participation in Dhaka.
- [JeM Women’s Wing Raises Fresh Concerns, UN Flags Terror Outfit's Evolving Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/jem-womens-wing-raises-fresh-concerns-un-flags-terror-outfits-evolving-strategy/): The UN report indicates the women’s wing is aligned with JeM’s pivot towards female outreach, particularly in Pakistan’s Punjab province and parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
- [Yale Professor Recommended ‘Good-Looking Blonde’ Student To Epstein, But Has No Regrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/yale-professor-recommended-good-looking-blonde-student-to-epstein-but-has-no-regrets/): Messages between David Gelernter and the late sex offender were among the Epstein-related documents released by the US Justice Department in late January.
- [Ex-Prince Andrew's Former Wife Took Daughters To Epstein Soon After His Jail Term In 2009: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/ex-prince-andrews-former-wife-took-daughters-to-epstein-soon-after-his-jail-term-in-2009-report/): Newly released files have suggested that Sarah Ferguson, formerly Duchess of York, took her daughters to visit Jeffrey Epstein shortly after his 2009 release from prison.
- [UN Report Links JeM To Delhi's Red Fort Blast, Warns Group Remains Active | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/un-report-links-jem-to-delhis-red-fort-blast-warns-group-remains-active-exclusive/): According to the monitoring document, banned jihadist organisations are investing in long-term survival strategies instead of focusing solely on headline-grabbing attacks
- [Bangladesh General Election 2026: When And Where To Watch Voting Results?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-general-election-2026-when-and-where-to-watch-voting-results/): Bangladesh General Election 2026: The counting of votes is set to begin on Thursday afternoon, with early trends expected within a few hours of polling closing.
- [No 'Battle Of Begums', Rise Of Jamaat: How Bangladesh Election 2026 Is Different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/no-battle-of-begums-rise-of-jamaat-how-bangladesh-election-2026-is-different/): For nearly three decades, Bangladeshi politics has revolved around two women: Sheikh Hasina (Awami League) and Khaleda Zia (BNP).
- [Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/why-was-el-paso-airspace-shut-down-drones-security-fears-and-confusion/): The FAA initially announced a 10-day airspace closure but removed the restriction less than eight hours later.
- [Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/epstein-sought-help-of-ex-russian-official-linked-to-fsb-files-show/): Official with links to Russia’s spy agency collected information on a woman to pass on to Epstein, emails show.
- [Canadian School Shooter, Who Killed Mother At Home, Seen Holding Rifle In Viral Photo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/canadian-school-shooter-who-killed-mother-at-home-seen-holding-rifle-in-viral-photo/): Rootselaar was a transgender woman who was born biologically as a male and dropped out of the targeted high school four years ago. 
- [Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/three-children-killed-in-drone-strike-on-mosque-in-central-sudan-doctors/): The Sudan Doctors Network said the deadly strike was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
- [Hindu Tea Garden Worker Found Dead With Hands And Legs Tied On Bangladesh Poll Eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/hindu-tea-garden-worker-found-dead-with-hands-and-legs-tied-on-bangladesh-poll-eve/): The victim, identified as 28-year-old Ratan Sahuakar, worked in the tea gardens of the Champa area.
- [‘Is This An Election Or A Takeover’: Awami League Questions Poll Integrity In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/is-this-an-election-or-a-takeover-awami-league-questions-poll-integrity-in-bangladesh/): Referring to Ward 43, Awami League said a polling centre was reportedly occupied in advance and that ballot papers were being stamped without voters present.
- [Stabbing, Threatening And Cash For Votes: Bangladesh Polls Marred By Violence, Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/stabbing-threatening-and-cash-for-votes-bangladesh-polls-marred-by-violence-corruption/): Violence struck Bogura, where Milon Mia, president of the Dhunat Government Degree College unit of the BNP’s student wing, was stabbed near a polling centre.
- [Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/russia-evacuates-tourists-from-cuba-as-us-engineered-fuel-crisis-deepens/): Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as ‘evacuation’ of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
- [Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/trump-orders-pentagon-to-buy-electricity-generated-by-coal/): Trump’s order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
- [Clashes In Turkish Parliament As Opposition Attempts To Block Justice Minister's Oath | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/clashes-in-turkish-parliament-as-opposition-attempts-to-block-justice-ministers-oath-video/): Lawmakers at Turkey’s parliament came to blows as opposition MPs tried to block the swearing-in of Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek as justice minister.
- [Bangladesh Votes Today: BNP Vs Jamaat To Gen-Z Factor, Why The Election Is Historic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-votes-today-bnp-vs-jamaat-to-gen-z-factor-why-the-election-is-historic/): As Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus oversees the transition, here are 10 key things to know about the Bangladesh elections
- [WhatsApp Says Russia Tried To 'Fully Block' Its Messaging Services To Push State App](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/whatsapp-says-russia-tried-to-fully-block-its-messaging-services-to-push-state-app/): WhatsApp said that the platform has been blocked in view of Russia’s efforts to drive users to a “state-owned surveillance app”.
- ['Historic Deal': Trump Says India Trade Agreement Will Boost US Coal Exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/historic-deal-trump-says-india-trade-agreement-will-boost-us-coal-exports/): Donald Trump said the United States is the world’s top energy producer and is becoming a “massive energy exporter”, citing new coal trade deals with India, Japan, and South Korea.
- ['Suffer The Consequences': Trump Warns Republicans After House Votes To Overturn His Canada Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/suffer-the-consequences-trump-warns-republicans-after-house-votes-to-overturn-his-canada-tariffs/): The Republican-controlled House delivered a rare rebuke to Donald Trump by voting to roll back his Canada tariffs, prompting visible tension at the White House.
- [Fake CBI Signboards, Picture Of Mahatama Gandhi: What Cambodia Found Inside Scam Centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/fake-cbi-signboards-picture-of-mahatama-gandhi-what-cambodia-found-inside-scam-centres/): Visuals released by Reuters showed portraits of BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, along with CBI signboards, displayed inside the scam centres.
- [US Energy Secretary Chris Wright touts oil production on Venezuela visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-energy-secretary-chris-wright-touts-oil-production-on-venezuela-visit/): Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump’s administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
- [Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/breaking-with-trump-us-house-votes-to-pass-a-bill-ending-canada-tariffs/): The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
- [Bangladesh Election 2026 Live Updates: Millions Vote In Historic Post-Hasina Polls, BNP And Jamaat-E-Islami Favourites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-election-2026-live-updates-millions-vote-in-historic-post-hasina-polls-bnp-and-jamaat-e-islami-favourites/): Bangladesh Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami emerge as main contenders in Awami League’s absence.
- [‘Nothing definitive’ reached about Iran during Netanyahu’s visit with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/nothing-definitive-reached-about-iran-during-netanyahus-visit-with-trump/): US president says he ‘insisted’ that negotiations with Iran will continue and that ‘progress’ was being made on Gaza.
- [Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina’s labour rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/protesters-clash-with-police-over-bid-to-restrict-argentinas-labour-rights/): Trade unions and thousands of supporters express anger in Buenos Aires as Congress considers curbs on right to strike.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,449](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1449/): These are the key developments from day 1,449 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Italy advances migration bill, including naval blockades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/italy-advances-migration-bill-including-naval-blockades/): Measures would let authorities impose a 30-day blockade on sea arrivals if there is a ‘serious threat to public order”.
- [Bangladesh election 2026 live news: Polls to open amid heavy security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bangladesh-election-2026-live-news-polls-to-open-amid-heavy-security/): The vote is a direct contest between frontrunner Tarique Rahman’s BNP and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition of 11 parties.
- [Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/will-thursdays-elections-be-a-watershed-moment-for-bangladesh/): Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.
- [US FDA declines Moderna flu vaccine review amid vaccine guidance rollback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-fda-declines-moderna-flu-vaccine-review-amid-vaccine-guidance-rollback/): CEO Stephane Bancel said the letter refusing review did not cite ‘any safety or efficacy concerns’.
- [US Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier For West Asia Deployment Amid Iran Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-prepares-second-aircraft-carrier-for-west-asia-deployment-amid-iran-tensions-report/): Officials say warship deployment order could come soon, though Trump has not approved it yet.
- [Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/beyond-pressure-what-is-the-trump-administrations-endgame-in-cuba/): As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?
- [Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/struggling-to-get-by-behind-the-us-underemployment-crisis/): Trump’s tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leaves more workers struggling.
- [Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/thousands-celebrate-47th-anniversary-of-irans-islamic-revolution/): Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
- [US lawmakers slam Pam Bondi over administration’s handling of Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-lawmakers-slam-pam-bondi-over-administrations-handling-of-epstein-files/): US attorney general was hammered over heavy redactions to Epstein-related documents, prosecution of political rivals.
- [9 killed in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/9-killed-in-one-of-canadas-worst-mass-shootings/): Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
- [CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/cbo-us-federal-deficits-and-debt-to-worsen-over-next-decade/): ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
- [‘Negotiations Must Continue’: Trump After Meeting Netanyahu, Reminds Iran Of 'Midnight Hammer'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/negotiations-must-continue-trump-after-meeting-netanyahu-reminds-iran-of-midnight-hammer/): Trump said he told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting at the White House that nuclear talks with Iran must continue.
- [Indian-Origin Trucker Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Canadian Olympic Skater Alexandra Paul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/indian-origin-trucker-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-canadian-olympic-skater-alexandra-paul/): Sukhwinder Sidhu pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in a 2023 Melancthon Township crash that killed Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul and injured her son and others.
- [US Military Shoots Down Balloon Near El Paso After Mistaking It For Cartel Drone: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-military-shoots-down-balloon-near-el-paso-after-mistaking-it-for-cartel-drone-report/): The US military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, mistaking it for a cartel drone. Airspace closed briefly; no drone evidence was found.
- [Libya issues rare oil exploration licences to foreign firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/libya-issues-rare-oil-exploration-licences-to-foreign-firms/): Winning bidders include Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Aiteo.
- [T20 World Cup: West Indies beat England by 30 runs to lead Group C](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/t20-world-cup-west-indies-beat-england-by-30-runs-to-lead-group-c/): Rutherford’s 76 and spinners’ control help the two-time champions beat the 2022 winners at the Wankhede Stadium.
- [US Capitol Hill Briefing Flags Flaws In Bangladesh Poll, Urges Action On Minority Rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/us-capitol-hill-briefing-flags-flaws-in-bangladesh-poll-urges-action-on-minority-rights/): The event, titled “Violence Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh,” was organised by HinduACTion and the Coalition of Hindus of North America.
- [Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/russia-says-it-will-stick-to-limits-of-expired-nuclear-treaty-if-us-does/): Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.
- [Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/congresswoman-presses-pam-bondi-to-apologise-to-epstein-victims/): US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims.
- [Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/11/kenyan-court-charges-cult-leader-paul-mackenzie-over-52-more-deaths/): Mackenzie has been charged with organised criminal activity, radicalisation, and facilitating ‘terrorism’.
- ['Reaffirmed Commitment To Peace': PM Modi Congratulates Tarique Rahman For Bangladesh Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/reaffirmed-commitment-to-peace-pm-modi-congratulates-tarique-rahman-for-bangladesh-poll-win/): PM Modi reiterated India’s position on bilateral ties and affirmed New Delhi’s continued support for peace, progress and prosperity of both countries.
- [Who Is Madeleine McCann? British Child Missing Since 2007 Mentioned In Epstein Court Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/who-is-madeleine-mccann-british-child-missing-since-2007-mentioned-in-epstein-court-records/): Madeleine McCann disappeared on May 3, 2007, from a holiday apartment at the Ocean Club resort in Praia da Luz.
- ['Bring Back The King': Thousands Rally In Kathmandu Demanding Return of Monarchy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bring-back-the-king-thousands-rally-in-kathmandu-demanding-return-of-monarchy/): Thousands welcomed Gyanendra Shah at Kathmandu’s International Airport, calling for monarchy restoration.
- [Ex-Norway PM Accused Of Accepting Epstein-Funded Benefits, Charged With Gross Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/ex-norway-pm-accused-of-accepting-epstein-funded-benefits-charged-with-gross-corruption/): Investigators are probing claims that from 2011 to 2018 Jagland and his family stayed at Epstein’s flats in Paris, New York and his Palm Beach home.
- [Bangladesh election results 2026: Who won, who lost, what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bangladesh-election-results-2026-who-won-who-lost-whats-next/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by Rahman has won a historic majority in the first elections after the 2024 uprising.
- [Zimbabwe shock Australia in huge upset at T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/zimbabwe-shock-australia-in-huge-upset-at-t20-world-cup/): Zimbabwe bowl out a depleted Australia for 146 in 23-run win to humble one of the favourites for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- [UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/uk-decision-to-ban-palestine-action-as-terror-group-unlawful-court-says/): Group’s co-founder declares ruling ‘monumental victory’ in the struggle for freedom for the Palestinian people.’
- [European leaders face tough talks at Munich Security Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/european-leaders-face-tough-talks-at-munich-security-conference/): European leaders return to the Munich Security Conference facing tough discussions on Ukraine, Greenland and NATO.
- [Jamaat Story: Barred From Bangladesh Polls For Years, Party Registers Its Best Performance Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/jamaat-story-barred-from-bangladesh-polls-for-years-party-registers-its-best-performance-yet/): Jamaat-e-Islami is set to take the position of the primary opposition party in Bangladesh, something it has never achieved before.
- [Kathy Ruemmler, Top Goldman Sachs Lawyer And Ex-Obama Aide, To Step Down Over Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/kathy-ruemmler-top-goldman-sachs-lawyer-and-ex-obama-aide-to-step-down-over-epstein-ties/): Kathy Ruemmler to resign as Goldman Sachs top lawyer after ties to Epstein surface. Her exit reflects ongoing fallout from Epstein’s associations.
- [CIA Drops Spy Recruitment Video Targeting China's Military Amid Nuclear Leak Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/cia-drops-spy-recruitment-video-targeting-chinas-military-amid-nuclear-leak-scandal/): The 95-second video, posted to the CIA’s YouTube channel on Thursday, follows the removal of General Zhang Youxia, the former vice-chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission.
- [Former Israeli PM Barak responds to criticism over close Epstein links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/former-israeli-pm-barak-responds-to-criticism-over-close-epstein-links/): Ehud Barak, whose relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spanned 15 years, says he regrets ever meeting him.
- [Aloe Blacc: Why musicians are investing in tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/aloe-blacc-why-musicians-are-investing-in-tech/): Aloe Blacc at this year’s Web Summit in Doha, Qatar, talks about why he invests in tech.
- [Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/russia-faces-ukraine-casualties-broken-communications-and-total-oil-ban/): Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics.
- [BNP supporters celebrate as party claims Bangladesh election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bnp-supporters-celebrate-as-party-claims-bangladesh-election-win/): Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party were seen celebrating outside the party’s office in the capital Dhaka.
- [Sudan protecting Africa from foreign interference in war with RSF, says FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/sudan-protecting-africa-from-foreign-interference-in-war-with-rsf-says-fm/): In comments to Al Jazeera, Sudan’s foreign minister says foreign interference threatens ‘entire continent’.
- [How Bangladesh's Key Parties Fared: BNP's Return, Jamaat's Setback And Student Bloc's Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/how-bangladeshs-key-parties-fared-bnps-return-jamaats-setback-and-student-blocs-collapse/): In the first post-Hasina national election, Bangladesh’s political landscape has been reshaped. Here is how the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and the student-youth forces performed.
- [BNP claims victory in landmark Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bnp-claims-victory-in-landmark-bangladesh-election/): The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is claiming victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising.
- [Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 38, 12,000 displaced; Mozambique braces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/madagascar-cyclone-death-toll-hits-38-12000-displaced-mozambique-braces/): Gezani is forecast to return to cyclone status when it strikes southern Mozambique on Friday evening.
- [US says it caused dollar shortage to trigger Iran protests: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-says-it-caused-dollar-shortage-to-trigger-iran-protests-what-that-means/): US official admits engineering dollar shortage to strangle rial, which culminated in the deadliest crackdown in Iran.
- [Jamaat Sweeps Bangladesh’s Areas Bordering Bengal: What It Means For India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/jamaat-sweeps-bangladeshs-areas-bordering-bengal-what-it-means-for-india-exclusive/): Satkhira, Kushtia, parts of Khulna belt of West Bengal facing border and the Rangpur region have emerged as Jamaat’s strongest clusters. A look at intel assessment of the results
- ['Hope Democracy Will Return': Taslima Nasreen Speaks On Bangladesh Election Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/hope-democracy-will-return-taslima-nasreen-speaks-on-bangladesh-election-results/): Nasrin also spoke strongly against Jamaat-e-Islami, alleging that the party had collaborated with the Pakistani Army during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War.
- [From Exile To Power: Rise Of Tarique Rahman In Bangladesh’s New Political Era | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/from-exile-to-power-rise-of-tarique-rahman-in-bangladeshs-new-political-era-photos/): After more than a decade and a half in exile, Tarique Rahman has re-emerged as the central figure in Bangladesh politics, leading the BNP back to power.
- [BNP leader cheered by supporters after Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bnp-leader-cheered-by-supporters-after-bangladesh-election/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was cheered by supporters and surrounded by photographers.
- [The Yunus Paradox: Bangladesh’s Interim Authority And The Enduring Outsider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/the-yunus-paradox-bangladeshs-interim-authority-and-the-enduring-outsider/): Muhammad Yunus’s journey, from a global icon and outsider reformer, to briefly getting Bangladesh’s power, and then returning to outsider position again, has been “unprecedented”
- [US Aircraft Carrier Gerald R Ford To Depart Caribbean For Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-aircraft-carrier-gerald-r-ford-to-depart-caribbean-for-middle-east-amid-iran-tensions-report/): The USS Gerald R Ford carrier strike group will be deployed from the Caribbean to the Middle East, extending its mission until late April or early May, a report has suggested.
- [From Teesta To Minorities: How Jamaat's Presence In Parliament May Affect India-Bangladesh Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/from-teesta-to-minorities-how-jamaats-presence-in-parliament-may-affect-india-bangladesh-issues/): Jamaat’s ideological hostility towards India and its proximity to Pakistan could push the government into taking tougher public positions to avoid appearing “soft” on India.
- [Pakistan PM Congratulates Tarique Rahman On 'Resounding Victory' In Bangladesh Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/pakistan-pm-congratulates-tarique-rahman-on-resounding-victory-in-bangladesh-polls/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed victory in the crucial general elections and is set to replace the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus.
- [Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/israel-deprives-palestinians-of-proper-education-by-withholding-revenues/): Palestinian education is being destroyed by Israel’s policy of withholding Palestinian Authority customs revenues.
- [Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/top-goldman-sachs-lawyer-kathy-ruemmler-resigns-over-epstein-ties/): Ruemmler’s resignation comes after emails revealed her links to the late sex offender.
- ['Not Satisfied': Jamaat-e-Islami Raises 'Serious Questions' About Bangladesh Election Process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/not-satisfied-jamaat-e-islami-raises-serious-questions-about-bangladesh-election-process/): Jamaat-e-Islami expressed gratitude to people for casting their votes and also raised questions about the integrity of Bangladesh’s election result process.
- [From Exile To Victory: BNP’s Tarique Rahman Joins Special League Of Post-Return Winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/from-exile-to-victory-bnps-tarique-rahman-joins-special-league-of-post-return-winners/): Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh after over 17 years of remaining in exile in London, is set to be at the centre of power after winning elections.
- [Red-Faced Pakistan Approached US To Remove 'Illegal' India Map In Trade Deal Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/red-faced-pakistan-approached-us-to-remove-illegal-india-map-in-trade-deal-post/): Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad raised objections with US authorities over a map depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region as part of India.
- [Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/japan-seizure-of-chinese-vessel-arrest-of-captain-could-heighten-tensions/): Japan’s Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.
- [New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/new-cia-recruitment-video-targets-chinese-military-personnel/): The CIA’s latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.
- ['He Deserves Better': Ex-US Envoy Hails Court's Medical Order For Imran Khan, Calls For His Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/he-deserves-better-ex-us-envoy-hails-courts-medical-order-for-imran-khan-calls-for-his-release/): Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed Pakistan’s top court’s order for Imran Khan’s medical examination, citing vision loss in his right eye and urging Khan’s release from jail.
- [Trump Revokes Environmental Watchdog's Ruling That Declared Greenhouse Gases A Public Health Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-revokes-environmental-watchdogs-ruling-that-declared-greenhouse-gases-a-public-health-threat/): Former US President Barack Obama criticised the rollback, saying it would leave Americans exposed to harm.
- [US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut trade tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-and-taiwan-sign-pivotal-deal-to-cut-trade-tariffs/): Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
- [South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/south-africas-ramaphosa-says-troops-will-deploy-to-tackle-crime-gangs/): President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country’s police force to counter ‘gang wars’.
- [Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: BNP Declares Victory, Tarique Rahman Wins His Two Seats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bangladesh-election-results-2026-live-bnp-declares-victory-tarique-rahman-wins-his-two-seats/): Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, has registered its victory over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad.
- ['Misanthropic, Evil': Elon Musk Slams AI Startup Anthropic After It Hits A $30 Billion Valuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/misanthropic-evil-elon-musk-slams-ai-startup-anthropic-after-it-hits-a-30-billion-valuation/): Anthropic raised 30 billion dollars at a 380 billion valuation, sparking criticism from Elon Musk, who called the company “misanthropic and evil”.
- [Trump Confirms Meet With Xi Jinping In April, Says 'Relationship With China Very Good Now'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-confirms-meet-with-xi-jinping-in-april-says-relationship-with-china-very-good-now/): Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April this year.
- [Who Is Tarique Rahman? Khaleda Zia's Son Set To Become Bangladesh's Next PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/who-is-tarique-rahman-khaleda-zias-son-set-to-become-bangladeshs-next-pm/): Tarique Rahman’s rise in Bangladesh’s politics marks a dramatic comeback following his 17 years of self-imposed exile in London.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,450](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1450/): These are the key developments from day 1,450 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [BNP Heading For Victory In Bangladesh Polls; Tarique Rahman Set To Be New PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bnp-heading-for-victory-in-bangladesh-polls-tarique-rahman-set-to-be-new-pm/): With results of more than half of the 300 seats announced, the BNP is inching closer to victory in Bangladesh polls.
- ['This Is Going To Be Very Traumatic': Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/this-is-going-to-be-very-traumatic-trump-warns-iran-over-nuclear-deal/): Trump warned Iran of traumatic consequences if no nuclear deal is reached, after a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, who expressed skepticism and urged broader agreement terms.
- [Bangladesh Nationalist Party Heads For Sweeping Win, Jamaat-e-Islami Concedes Defeat: 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bangladesh-nationalist-party-heads-for-sweeping-win-jamaat-e-islami-concedes-defeat-10-points/): BNP is set for a landslide win in Bangladesh’s 2024 parliamentary elections, with Tarique Rahman poised as prime minister and sweeping reforms backed, ending the Awami League era.
- ['We'll Be Less Safe': Obama Issues Warning Over Trump’s Repeal Of Key Climate Finding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/well-be-less-safe-obama-issues-warning-over-trumps-repeal-of-key-climate-finding/): Obama criticised Trump for overturning the endangerment finding, warning it risks public health and climate safety, benefiting the fossil fuel industry over Americans.
- [US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-judge-blocks-trump-administration-from-punishing-senator-mark-kelly/): Judge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government’s case as ‘anemic’ and ‘horsefeathers’.
- [Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-is-the-elephant-in-the-room-as-the-african-union-holds-new-summit/): Trump’s policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek ‘balance’.
- [Trump revokes US scientific finding behind climate change regulations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-revokes-us-scientific-finding-behind-climate-change-regulations/): Trump administration rescinds ‘endangerment finding’ that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 to take charge of Copa del Rey semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/atletico-madrid-thrash-barcelona-4-0-to-take-charge-of-copa-del-rey-semi/): Atletico Madrid tear the holders ⁠apart ⁠with four first-half goals in the ⁠first leg of their Copa del ​Rey semifinal.
- [Is genocide still happening in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/is-genocide-still-happening-in-gaza/): Israel continues attacks and restrictions on essentials for life.
- [Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/protesters-march-in-venezuela-as-national-assembly-weighs-amnesty-bill/): First major opposition protest since Maduro’s abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
- [Early Bangladesh Poll Results Show BNP Past Majority Mark; Jamaat Set To Emerge Main Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/early-bangladesh-poll-results-show-bnp-past-majority-mark-jamaat-set-to-emerge-main-opposition/): BNP leads Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament election with 158 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami secures 41 as early results trickle in. Tarique Rahman wins big in Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6.
- [Tension At Dhaka-8 Counting Centre As BNP, NCP Trade Allegations Over Cancelled Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/tension-at-dhaka-8-counting-centre-as-bnp-ncp-trade-allegations-over-cancelled-votes/): Tension flared in Dhaka-8 as Mirza Abbas and Nasiruddin Patwary supporters clashed over vote counting. Afroza Abbas and NCP leaders demanded recounts.
- [US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-urges-europe-to-take-the-lead-on-defence-in-nato/): Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach ‘no longer fit for purpose’.
- [‘I Proposed, President Concurred’: Trump To End Minnesota Immigration Crackdown, Says Border Czar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/i-proposed-president-concurred-trump-to-end-minnesota-immigration-crackdown-says-border-czar/): Trump administration begins pulling federal agents out of Minnesota following sweeping raids that sparked demonstrations and criticism.
- [T20 World Cup: How India vs Pakistan relations went from bad to worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/t20-world-cup-how-india-vs-pakistan-relations-went-from-bad-to-worse/): From handshake row to match boycott – a look at the post-conflict controversial incidents in cricket’s biggest rivalry.
- [CCTV video captures moment sinkhole swallows road in Shanghai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/cctv-video-captures-moment-sinkhole-swallows-road-in-shanghai/): CCTV video captured the moment a huge sinkhole swallowed part of a busy road in Shanghai, China on Wednesday.
- [US readying another aircraft carrier for Middle East deployment: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-readying-another-aircraft-carrier-for-middle-east-deployment-trump/): Despite nuclear diplomacy with Iran, US president suggests Washington will send more military assets to the region.
- [Canada’s PM Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/canadas-pm-carney-to-visit-tumbler-ridge-after-mass-school-shooting/): Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before carrying out mass shooting in BC.
- [Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s properties over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/norwegian-police-search-former-pm-jaglands-properties-over-epstein-ties/): Pal Lonseth, chief of the specialised Okokrim economic crimes unit, says Jagland suspected of ‘aggravated corruption’.
- [Mexican ships arrive in Cuba with humanitarian cargo amid US oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/mexican-ships-arrive-in-cuba-with-humanitarian-cargo-amid-us-oil-blockade/): President Sheinbaum called for dialogue and pledged to send more supplies as soon as the two ships return to Mexico.
- [Zelenskyy says ‘no rules broken’ after Olympics bans Ukraine racer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/zelenskyy-says-no-rules-broken-after-olympics-bans-ukraine-racer/): Vladyslav Heraskevych prevented from starting his race as his helmet did not comply with the rules, the IOC said.
- [Israeli settlers illegally bulldoze Palestinian homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/israeli-settlers-illegally-bulldoze-palestinian-homes/): Palestinian homes have been bulldozed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [FBI video shows Epstein’s butler trying to sell ‘address book of victims’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/fbi-video-shows-epsteins-butler-trying-to-sell-address-book-of-victims/): Recently released video shows the butler of Jeffrey Epstein trying to sell a supposed list of victims and clients.
- [Trump calls Israel’s president ‘disgraceful’ for not pardoning Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/trump-calls-israels-president-disgraceful-for-not-pardoning-netanyahu/): The US president tells reporters that Isaac Herzog should be ‘ashamed’ for not pardoning Netanyahu’s bribery charges.
- [Unofficial results show BNP ahead in Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/unofficial-results-show-bnp-ahead-in-bangladesh-election/): Unofficial results in the Bangladesh election suggest that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is leading.
- [US Smuggled Over 6,000 Starlink Terminals To Iran, Kept Dissidents Online Amid Blackouts: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-smuggled-over-6000-starlink-terminals-to-iran-kept-dissidents-online-amid-blackouts-report/): Iran’s government has repeatedly accused Washington of fomenting dissent- allegations the US has denied.
- [Trump Creating Conditions That May Lead To Good Deal With Iran: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/trump-creating-conditions-that-may-lead-to-good-deal-with-iran-netanyahu/): Netanyahu urged Trump in Washington to take a tougher stance on Iran. Trump favors talks but warns of military action if negotiations fail; Iran refuses talks.
- [130-Km Crack Splits Frozen Lake Erie Between US And Canada, Visible From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/130-km-crack-splits-frozen-lake-erie-between-us-and-canada-visible-from-space/): A massive 130 km mile crack has split Lake Erie from Canada to Cleveland, prompting warnings as shifting ice threatens flooding in nearby cities amid freezing and strong winds.
- [Corbyn alleges UK ‘complicity’ after Streeting’s admission of Gaza abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/corbyn-alleges-uk-complicity-after-streetings-admission-of-gaza-abuses/): Jeremy Corbyn asks government minister Wes Streeting why he did not resign despite acknowledging Israeli war crimes.
- [Israel charges two over betting on military operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/israel-charges-two-over-betting-on-military-operations/): A civilian and a military reservist were suspected of placing bets on future military operations.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Copa del Rey, semifinal first leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/live-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-copa-del-rey-semifinal-first-leg/): Follow the game’s build-up, analysis, and live text commentary as Atletico host Barca in Spain’s main cup competition.
- [India hammer Namibia in run-up to Pakistan T20 World Cup showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/india-hammer-namibia-in-run-up-to-pakistan-t20-world-cup-showdown/): Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya score half centuries for T20 World Cup holders India in 93-run win against Namibia.
- ['Oil And Money Are Flowing': Trump Says US-Venezuela Ties ‘Extraordinary’ After Maduro Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/oil-and-money-are-flowing-trump-says-us-venezuela-ties-extraordinary-after-maduro-capture/): In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Relations between Venezuela and the United States have been, to put it mildly, extraordinary!”
- [US House Okays Bill Requiring Proof Of Citizenship For Voting Ahead Of Midterm Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-house-okays-bill-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-for-voting-ahead-of-midterm-polls/): The House approved the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of US citizenship and photo ID for voting. Democrats oppose, citing voter burden. The bill now heads to the Senate.
- [Heart-Shaped Cloud Spotted Near Dying Star 300 Light Years Away Ahead Of Valentine’s Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/heart-shaped-cloud-spotted-near-dying-star-300-light-years-away-ahead-of-valentines-day/): Scientists observed a heart-shaped cloud near Mira A, 300 light-years away, after a massive outburst.
- [Washroom Alibi? Intel Sources Question Pakistan Military's Story On General Bajwa’s Injury | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/washroom-alibi-intel-sources-question-pakistan-militarys-story-on-general-bajwas-injury-exclusive/): Sources suggest that General Bajwa’s injury may have been the result of a physical assault by two or three military personnel
- [New Narrative War: How Al-Qaeda’s Digital ‘Influencers’ Captured Bangladesh’s Mainstream | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/new-narrative-war-how-al-qaedas-digital-influencers-captured-bangladeshs-mainstream-exclusive/): The study by SecDev, a Canada-based geopolitical intelligence firm, and its local partner Rupantar shows extremist networks are weaponising public distrust in state institutions
- [US border chief says ending ICE deportation surge in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-border-chief-says-ending-ice-deportation-surge-in-minnesota/): US border security chief Tom Homan says the Minnesota immigration crackdown is coming to an end.
- [Bezalel Smotrich’s gradual struggle to annex the West Bank for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/bezalel-smotrichs-gradual-struggle-to-annex-the-west-bank-for-israel/): Born of Israel’s settler community, the finance minister has subverted the Palestinian West Bank’s few protections.
- [21 Killed As Boat Capsizes In Sudan's Nile River, Rescue Operation Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/21-killed-as-boat-capsizes-in-sudans-nile-river-rescue-operation-underway/): At least 21 people died after a passenger boat capsized in the Nile River between Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, highlighting weak regulation and safety in river transport.
- [What Is Max? The App Moscow Wants Russians To Use After WhatsApp Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/what-is-max-the-app-moscow-wants-russians-to-use-after-whatsapp-ban/): Russia blocks WhatsApp and restricts Telegram as it pushes users toward state-backed app Max.
- [Trump's Trump Card? Russia Proposes To Embrace Dollar Again In Potential Blow To Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/trumps-trump-card-russia-proposes-to-embrace-dollar-again-in-potential-blow-to-beijing/): The proposal represents a dramatic about-face from Russia’s long-standing policy of “de-dollarization”- reducing dependence on the US currency.
- [US border chief says Trump agrees to end deportation surge in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/us-border-chief-says-trump-agrees-to-end-deportation-surge-in-minnesota/): US border chief announces the conclusion of a federal operation with 700 immigration agents set to leave Minnesota.
- [Two US Navy Sailors Injured After Destroyer, Supply Ship Collide During Refuelling: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/two-us-navy-sailors-injured-after-destroyer-supply-ship-collide-during-refuelling-report/): USS Truxtun and USNS Supply collided during refuelling in the Caribbean, injuring two US Navy personnel. Both ships remain operational. The incident is under investigation.
- [‘Will Reach Out To BNP’: Hasina’s Son Reveals Next Move, Promises Awami's Bangladesh Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/will-reach-out-to-bnp-hasinas-son-reveals-next-move-promises-awamis-bangladesh-comeback/): In an exclusive to CNN-News18, Sajeeb Wazed calls BNP the ‘major party’ and hints at post-poll outreach.
- [Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/russia-bans-whatsapp-pushes-state-backed-alternative/): Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
- [‘Like Eid’: Bangladeshis hail landmark election, many vote after 17 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/like-eid-bangladeshis-hail-landmark-election-many-vote-after-17-years/): Festive enthusiasm marks the day as millions turn out to vote for parliament and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
- [How Israel used discriminatory laws to strip Palestinians of citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/how-israel-used-discriminatory-laws-to-strip-palestinians-of-citizenship/): Critics say Israel’s move to revoke the citizenship of two Palestinian citizens sets an ‘alarming precedent’.
- [What Is AI Fluency? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says Everyone Must Learn It Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/what-is-ai-fluency-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-everyone-must-learn-it-now/): Jensen Huang said students should first learn how to work with AI systems like ChatGPT and understand how to use them.
- [All The World’s A Canvas: Ireland Is Paying Artists Rs 33,000 Every Week Just To Create](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/all-the-worlds-a-canvas-ireland-is-paying-artists-rs-33000-every-week-just-to-create/): Following a three-year pilot program, eligible artists will receive the weekly income for three years, followed by a three-month tapering period.
- [Food Influencer Dies After Eating Toxic ‘Devil Crab’ For Social Media Clout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/food-influencer-dies-after-eating-toxic-devil-crab-for-social-media-clout/): During an investigation, local officials discovered the brightly coloured shells of devil crabs in her trash, confirming the suspected source of poisoning.
- [Cupid's Digital Arrow: Why Americans Are Buying AI Girlfriends While Chinese Women Want AI Boyfriends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/cupids-digital-arrow-why-americans-are-buying-ai-girlfriends-while-chinese-women-want-ai-boyfriends/): AI companions are booming globally: US men seek AI girlfriends for validation, while Chinese women prefer AI boyfriends for romance.
- [Meet Kim Ju Ae: 5 Things To Know About North Korea’s Potential Next Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/meet-kim-ju-ae-5-things-to-know-about-north-koreas-potential-next-leader/): North Korea has been ruled exclusively by male members of the Kim family since 1948. Kim Jong Un himself was officially named heir in 2010 at age 26.
- [Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/italy-stun-nepal-for-historic-first-t20-world-cup-win/): Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.
- [15,000 Taka Cash, 'Afterlife Free Of Sin': Jamaat's Open Bribe To Bangladesh Voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/15000-taka-cash-afterlife-free-of-sin-jamaats-open-bribe-to-bangladesh-voters/): The pamphlet said that Jamaat workers have already collected voter ID numbers and mobile numbers linked to bKash, Bangladesh’s leading mobile financial service.
- [After Losing Rs 1.17 Crore In Lottery Tickets, Man Moves Court For Refund, Loses Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/12/after-losing-rs-1-17-crore-in-lottery-tickets-man-moves-court-for-refund-loses-again/): A Chinese man who spent 900,000 yuan on lottery tickets in a single month has lost his court bid to recover the money after failing to win.
- [Winter Olympics hit by another suspected sabotage of rail services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/winter-olympics-hit-by-another-suspected-sabotage-of-rail-services/): Italy’s Transport Minister Matteo Salvini says ‘lives at risk’ as services between Milano Cortina Games hit.
- [Keir Starmer Announces UK Carrier Strike Group Deployment To North Atlantic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/keir-starmer-announces-uk-carrier-strike-group-deployment-to-north-atlantic/): The UK Prime Minister also warned Europe must be ready to “fight” to deter Russian aggression in the event of a peace deal with Ukraine.
- [Tarique Rahman’s Top Aide Signals India Ties Reset: ‘Based On Mutual Respect’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/tarique-rahmans-top-aide-signals-india-ties-reset-based-on-mutual-respect/): Tarique Rahman’s BNP-led Bangladesh government aims to boost ties with India through trade and people-to-people engagement.
- [Who Is Nikhil Gupta? Indian National Pleads Guilty In Plot To Kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/who-is-nikhil-gupta-indian-national-pleads-guilty-in-plot-to-kill-gurpatwant-singh-pannun/): Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering
- [Tarique Rahman: From17-year exile to landslide win in Bangladesh election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/tarique-rahman-from17-year-exile-to-landslide-win-in-bangladesh-election/): Results mark a remarkable reversal of fortune for BNP chief who ​left country in 2008 and returned only two months ago.
- [AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/au-calls-for-end-to-extermination-of-palestinians-decries-african-wars/): African heads of state gather in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit.
- [Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/are-lasers-the-future-of-anti-drone-warfare/): Repelling mass drone strikes is a hard and expensive task, but lasers might help.
- [‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/bangladesh-will-be-better-bnp-victory-puts-nation-at-crossroads/): The victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters are jubilant, but analysts warn of challenges ahead.
- [In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/in-munich-rubio-urges-transatlantic-unity-but-lashes-europe-on-migration/): Rubio’s speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance’s speech last year – though US-EU tensions remain.
- [Two Philippine senators named ‘co-perpetrators’ in Duterte ICC case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/two-philippine-senators-named-co-perpetrators-in-duterte-icc-case/): Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint.
- ['We Look Forward To Engaging Constructively With India': BNP's Response To PM Modi After Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/we-look-forward-to-engaging-constructively-with-india-bnps-response-to-pm-modi-after-poll-win/): The Bangladesh Nationalist Party thanked PM Modi for congratulating Tarique Rahman on the party’s election victory, calling the mandate a reflection of public trust in democracy.
- [LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/live-world-leaders-gather-in-munich-for-2nd-day-of-security-conference/): Today’s participants include top US diplomat, Ukraine’s president, British prime minister and Syria’s foreign minister.
- [Indian national admits role in plot to assassinate US Sikh leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/indian-national-admits-role-in-plot-to-assassinate-us-sikh-leader/): Prosecutors say plot to kill Sikh leader in US linked to Indian government employee, an allegation New Delhi denies.
- [This Valentine’s Day, chocolate comes with new risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/this-valentines-day-chocolate-comes-with-new-risks/): Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.
- [US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-ends-temporary-protected-status-for-yemeni-refugees-asylum-seekers/): Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.
- [Imran Khan May Be Shifted From Adiala Jail For Eye Treatment Amid Vision Loss Concerns | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/imran-khan-may-be-shifted-from-adiala-jail-for-eye-treatment-amid-vision-loss-concerns-exclusive/): Among the facilities under consideration are Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, and the government-run Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital
- [UK’s Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/uks-mandelson-asked-to-cooperate-in-epstein-probe-by-us-congress/): US lawmakers say Mandelson holds ‘critical information’ about Epstein’s operations and have requested cooperation.
- [India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/india-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-teams-start-time-lineups/): The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport’s greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.
- [Could BNP’s landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/could-bnps-landslide-win-open-a-new-geopolitical-chapter-for-bangladesh/): Tarique Rahman’s decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.
- [BNP wins Bangladesh polls, Tarique Rahman set to be prime minister: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/bnp-wins-bangladesh-polls-tarique-rahman-set-to-be-prime-minister-reports/): Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for ‘the landslide victory of his party’.
- [US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-pressures-vanuatu-at-un-over-icjs-landmark-climate-change-ruling/): A cable seen by Al Jazeera says the US ‘strongly objects’ to the island nation seeking support for the ICJ’s ruling.
- [Why the BNP won Bangladesh’s post-uprising election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/why-the-bnp-won-bangladeshs-post-uprising-election/): Jamaat’s surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.
- [Planning A Seychelles Trip? Here's What You Must Know About The Chikungunya Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/planning-a-seychelles-trip-heres-what-you-must-know-about-the-chikungunya-warning/): A viral disease, Chikungunya is spread only through the bite of infected mosquitoes and is characterised by severe joint pain
- [Indian Student From Karnataka Goes Missing In California, Embassy Raises Concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/indian-student-from-karnataka-goes-missing-in-california-embassy-raises-concern/): A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student from Karnataka, Saketh Sreenivasaiah of the University of California, Berkeley, has gone missing in California.
- [Anti-India Terror Accused Among Three Ex-Convicts Who Won Bangladesh Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/anti-india-terror-accused-among-three-ex-convicts-who-won-bangladesh-elections/): Two of the winners belong to Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, while the third is from Jamaat-e-Islami.
- [Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/trauma-and-defiance-life-and-death-of-17-year-old-killed-fighting-israel/): Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to be study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.
- [Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/danish-pm-says-more-greenland-talks-due-after-meeting-uss-marco-rubio/): New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of Greenland issue.
- [‘Strangled, Not Hanged’: Doctor Who Witnessed Epstein's Autopsy Questions His Death After 7 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/strangled-not-hanged-doctor-who-witnessed-epsteins-autopsy-questions-his-death-after-7-years/): Dr Michael Baden, who observed Epstein’s post-mortem examination on behalf of the financier’s family, has reiterated his doubts over the conclusion that Epstein died by hanging.
- [Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/arundhati-roy-shocked-by-jurys-gaza-remarks-quits-berlin-film-festival/): Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’ when asked about German support for Israel’s war.
- [Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/peru-to-debate-removal-of-president-jose-jeri-four-months-into-his-term/): The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.
- [Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/fire-at-havana-oil-refinery-as-cubas-fuel-crisis-deepens/): A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba’s mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.
- ['If There's No Deal...': Trump Warns Iran, Says Second US Aircraft Carrier Headed To West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/if-theres-no-deal-trump-warns-iran-says-second-us-aircraft-carrier-headed-to-west-asia/): Donald Trump said the US would deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to strengthen pressure on Iran, warning it would be needed if nuclear negotiations fail.
- [Trump Hails 'Discombobulator’, Says It Blocked Chinese, Russian Weapons During Maduro Raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/trump-hails-discombobulator-says-it-blocked-chinese-russian-weapons-during-maduro-raid/): Donald Trump revealed a secret US military device used in Venezuela operation, detailing its role in detaining Nicolás Maduro and neutralising enemy defenses.
- ['Ended Eight Wars But...': Trump Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict A 'Mess', Says It Takes Two To Tango](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/ended-eight-wars-but-trump-calls-russia-ukraine-conflict-a-mess-says-it-takes-two-to-tango/): Trump claimed the US was “bringing peace all over the world,” but said that the war between Russia and Ukraine remained particularly difficult.
- [Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/thai-election-sees-old-order-restored-as-political-dynasties-weigh-on-vote/): Thailand’s traditional centres of political patronage, the ‘Baan Yai’ (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
- [Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/trump-threatens-an-executive-order-to-mandate-voter-ids-before-elections/): The US president’s message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.
- [US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-military-kills-3-in-latest-attack-on-boat-in-the-caribbean/): At least 130 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.
- [India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/india-vs-pakistan-eager-fans-brave-surge-in-travel-costs-for-t20-world-cup/): Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.
- [How Tarique Rahman's India-Inspired Poll Tactics Paid Off In Bangladesh Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/how-tarique-rahmans-india-inspired-poll-tactics-paid-off-in-bangladesh-elections/): For instance, inspired by Narendra Modi’s successful ‘chai pe charcha’, the BNP organised ‘chaayer adda’ (conversations over tea)
- [Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/court-orders-trump-administration-to-facilitate-deported-students-return/): Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.
- [US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-department-of-homeland-security-to-go-into-shutdown-due-to-funding-lapse/): Impasse comes as Trump’s Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.
- [Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-says-us-will-send-second-aircraft-carrier-to-middle-east-very-soon/): Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be ‘successful’ as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.
- [Trump orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-orders-second-aircraft-carrier-to-middle-east/): US President Donald Trump says a second aircraft carrier strike group will deploy to the Middle East.
- [What are the challenges facing Bangladesh’s election winners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/what-are-the-challenges-facing-bangladeshs-election-winners/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins in a landslide two years after student-led revolt.
- [Inside India and Pakistan’s explosive cricket rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/inside-india-and-pakistans-explosive-cricket-rivalry/): Pakistan briefly refused to play India at the Cricket World Cup. Now the high-stakes match is back on.
- [How deep do Epstein’s ties to Britain’s elite go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/how-deep-do-epsteins-ties-to-britains-elite-go/): New Epstein files expose his ties to Britain’s elite. Could the fallout shake Keir Starmer’s Labour?
- [German leader Merz calls on US and Europe to ‘repair trust’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/german-leader-merz-calls-on-us-and-europe-to-repair-trust/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a “deep rift” has opened between Europe and the US and called to “repair trust”.
- [Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/co-founder-of-palestine-action-governments-ban-on-group-backfired/): After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government’s ban has backfired.
- [Trump says planning to ‘make visit’ to Venezuela following Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-says-planning-to-make-visit-to-venezuela-following-maduro-abduction/): Trump did not give a timeline for trip, which would make him the first US president to visit the country since 1997.
- [Russia and Ukraine to hold more talks in Geneva next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/russia-and-ukraine-to-hold-more-talks-in-geneva-next-week/): Trump has given both sides until June to reach deal, but future of Donbas industrial heartland remains a sticking point.
- [Is our food making us sick?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/is-our-food-making-us-sick/): From ultra-processed foods to hidden chemicals, we ask whether what’s on our plates is making us ill.
- [Palestinians 'Evaporated': What Are Thermobaric Bombs Israel Is Accused Of Using?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/palestinians-evaporated-what-are-thermobaric-bombs-israel-is-accused-of-using/): Thermobaric weapons- also called fuel-air explosives or “vacuum bombs”- represent a category of conventional munitions that kill through intense heat.
- [Mass burial for dozens of Palestinians who couldn’t be identified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/mass-burial-for-dozens-of-palestinians-who-couldnt-be-identified/): Health officials have buried the bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians and dozens of organs and remains.
- [Who is Tarique Rahman, the man set to become Bangladesh prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/who-is-tarique-rahman-the-man-set-to-become-bangladesh-prime-minister/): The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a historic majority in the first election since PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted
- [Trump pardons 5 former NFL players ranging from perjury to drug trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-pardons-5-former-nfl-players-ranging-from-perjury-to-drug-trafficking/): Ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon are all granted clemency.
- [Cuban official decries ‘massive punishment’ by US oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/cuban-official-decries-massive-punishment-by-us-oil-blockade/): Diplomat Carlos de Cossio says US fuel embargo harms Cuba’s medical services, food production and standard of living.
- [Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/palestine-action-cofounder-ammori-after-high-court-win-uk-ban-backfired/): Huda Ammori celebrates ‘victory for Palestine’ as top court rules proscription as a ‘terror’ organisation was unlawful.
- [AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/au-summit-tackles-climate-change-and-somaliland-tensions/): Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim
- ['Murder-For-Hire' Case: Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty In US Court Over Plot To Kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/murder-for-hire-case-nikhil-gupta-pleads-guilty-in-us-court-over-plot-to-kill-gurpatwant-singh-pannun/): Gupta’s change of plea marks a dramatic turn in the case that has created a buzz in both Washington and New Delhi
- [BJP Wins One Seat In Bangladesh, But It’s Not What You Think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bjp-wins-one-seat-in-bangladesh-but-its-not-what-you-think/): Andaleeve Rahman of the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), an ally of Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been unofficially elected from the Bhola-1 constituency.
- [Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: La Liga – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/real-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-la-liga-teams-start-time-lineups/): Real Madrid have the chance to move to the top of La Liga, and silence their own fans, when Sociedad visit Bernabeu.
- [Ukraine’s Heraskevych has appeal for Winter Olympic reinstatement dismissed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/ukraines-heraskevych-has-appeal-for-winter-olympic-reinstatement-dismissed/): Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych had his appeal dismissed as images on his helmet breached an Olympic ‘sacred principle’.
- [Albanian Actor Sues Government Over Use Of Her Face, Voice As ‘AI Minister’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/albanian-actor-sues-government-over-use-of-her-face-voice-as-ai-minister/): Actor Anila Bisha sues the Albanian government for using her face and voice in the AI minister ‘Diella’, unveiled by PM Edi Rama.
- [Trump Administration Takes Harvard To Court Over Alleged Race Bias In Admissions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/trump-administration-takes-harvard-to-court-over-alleged-race-bias-in-admissions/): The move comes less than two weeks after Trump said his administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle various probes into the university’s policies.
- [‘Industrial-Scale Fraud’: Sheikh Hasina Calls Bangladesh Polls A ‘Sham’, Questions ‘Unrealistic’ Turnout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/industrial-scale-fraud-sheikh-hasina-calls-bangladesh-polls-a-sham-questions-unrealistic-turnout/): Sheikh Hasina claimed that the election was marred by “industrial-scale administrative manipulation and numerical fraud.”
- [UN accuses paramilitary RSF of committing war crimes in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/un-accuses-paramilitary-rsf-of-committing-war-crimes-in-sudans-el-fasher/): UN rights chief urges probe as new report details mass killings, sexual violence and targeted attacks against civilians.
- [In First Reaction, Tarique Rahman Thanks Supporters After BNP’s Landslide Win: 'Grateful'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/in-first-reaction-tarique-rahman-thanks-supporters-after-bnps-landslide-win-grateful/): BNP secured a decisive mandate in the polls, setting the stage for what is expected to be a significant political transition in Bangladesh.
- [Mid-Air Blast Damages Jet Engine, Flight Makes Emergency Landing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/mid-air-blast-damages-jet-engine-flight-makes-emergency-landing-video/): Arik Air Flight made an emergency landing in Benin after a mid-air engine failure en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt. All 80 passengers and crew were safe.
- [UK Warns Dual British Nationals: Can't Enter Country After February 25 Without British Passport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/uk-warns-dual-british-nationals-cant-enter-country-after-february-25-without-british-passport/): Short-term visitors from visa-free countries will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which costs £16.
- [Logistics giant DP World replaces chief named in Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/logistics-giant-dp-world-replaces-chief-named-in-epstein-files/): DP World appoints new chairman and group CEO following departure of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem over ties to sex offender.
- [US and Europe must ‘repair and revive transatlantic ties’: Germany’s Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/us-and-europe-must-repair-and-revive-transatlantic-ties-germanys-merz/): German leader seeks to set tone of unity at Munich Security Council, as top US diplomat says ‘new era in geopolitics’.
- [Israeli settlers injure dozens of Palestinians in wave of West Bank attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/israeli-settlers-injure-dozens-of-palestinians-in-wave-of-west-bank-attacks/): Latest attacks come amid a widely condemned Israeli push to cement control over the occupied Palestinian territory.
- [What does BNP’s landslide mean for Bangladesh’s post-uprising order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/what-does-bnps-landslide-mean-for-bangladeshs-post-uprising-order/): The victorious BNP was sceptical of constitutional reforms outlined in July Charter – now it must implement them.
- [UK court says Palestine Action ban ‘unlawful’: What does the verdict mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/uk-court-says-palestine-action-ban-unlawful-what-does-the-verdict-mean/): Activists welcome the court ruling but the UK government says it will appeal the verdict.
- [A 180 In Space: This Comet Stunned Scientists By Nearly Stopping Before Spinning Backwards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/a-180-in-space-this-comet-stunned-scientists-by-nearly-stopping-before-spinning-backwards/): The reversal is thought to be the result of outgassing- when solar heating causes ice on the comet’s surface to sublimate into gas. T
- [Macron, Lula, UAE's Crown Prince Among 20 World Leaders To Attend India’s AI Action Summit 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/macron-lula-uaes-crown-prince-among-20-world-leaders-to-attend-indias-ai-action-summit-2026/): India–AI Action Summit 2026 in New Delhi will host leaders from 20 countries, including Emmanuel Macron, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and UN officials, focusing on AI cooperation.
- [From Exile To PM: Historic Firsts For Tarique Rahman After Bangladesh Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/from-exile-to-pm-historic-firsts-for-tarique-rahman-after-bangladesh-poll-win/): Tarique Rahman spent nearly 17 years in self‑imposed exile in London before returning to Bangladesh in late 2025.
- [Bangladesh’s BNP claims landslide win in first election since 2024 uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bangladeshs-bnp-claims-landslide-win-in-first-election-since-2024-uprising/): Party led by Tarique Rahman says it will form government by Sunday.
- [Jamaat In Bangladesh Opposition: Why Intel Agencies Term It A ‘Major Risk’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/jamaat-in-bangladesh-opposition-why-intel-agencies-term-it-a-major-risk-exclusive/): India and international security agencies have placed Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh at the centre of an Islamist ecosystem
- [Saudi Arabia Welcomes Foreign Investors To Mecca In Bid To Draw $100 Billion FDI By 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/saudi-arabia-welcomes-foreign-investors-to-mecca-in-bid-to-draw-100-billion-fdi-by-2030/): The holy city, home to the Grand Mosque and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, is seeing a dramatic transformation.
- [Manchester United fans condemn co-owner’s immigration comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/manchester-united-fans-condemn-co-owners-immigration-comments/): Manchester United supporter groups and ordinary fans have spoken out against comments by the club’s co-owner.
- [Merz, Macron to address Munich Security Conference amid disputes with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/merz-macron-to-address-munich-security-conference-amid-disputes-with-us/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also address the conference.
- [LIVE: Explosions in Gaza, 54 wounded in West Bank settler attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/live-explosions-in-gaza-54-wounded-in-west-bank-settler-attacks/): Explosions reported in eastern Gaza City, while at least 54 Palestinians wounded in attacks by Israeli settlers.
- [Milano Cortina acting as ‘propaganda for Russia’, says banned Heraskevych](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/milano-cortina-acting-as-propaganda-for-russia-says-banned-heraskevych/): Ukrainian skeleton racer Heraskevych says 2006 Winter Olympics ‘acts as propoganda for Russia’ as CAS hearing begins.
- [Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/are-african-water-wars-on-the-horizon-as-au-puts-the-issue-on-its-agenda/): Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.
- [Chips In The Sky: How This British Company Is Building A Semiconductor Factory In Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/chips-in-the-sky-how-this-british-company-is-building-a-semiconductor-factory-in-space/): Each factory, about the size of a large washing machine, could produce enough crystal material for 10 million semiconductors in just weeks.
- [Imran Khan May Be Shifted To Islamabad Jail With Better Facilities Amid Health Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/imran-khan-may-be-shifted-to-islamabad-jail-with-better-facilities-amid-health-crisis/): The decision comes amid growing concerns over Imran Khan’s deteriorating health and ongoing political scrutiny of his detention.
- [UK High Court Says Ban On Palestine Action 'Unlawful', Starmer Govt To Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/uk-high-court-says-ban-on-palestine-action-unlawful-starmer-govt-to-appeal/): Britain’s High Court ruled the government unlawfully designated Palestine Action as a terrorist group, but the ban remains while Interior Minister plans to appeal the decision.
- [Logistic Giant DP World's Chief Steps Down Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/logistic-giant-dp-worlds-chief-steps-down-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties/): Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned as DP World chair and CEO after links to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. Essa Kazim and Yuvraj Narayan take over.
- [Why did Israel jail journalist who witnessed Shireen Abu-Akleh’s killing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/why-did-israel-jail-journalist-who-witnessed-shireen-abu-aklehs-killing/): Ali al-Samoudi was working with Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh when she was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in 2022.
- [Winter Olympics Athletes’ Village Runs Out Of 10,000 Condom Packs In Just Three Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/winter-olympics-athletes-village-runs-out-of-10000-condom-packs-in-just-three-days/): Organisers had initially stocked around 10,000 packs, but demand quickly exhausted supplies, prompting officials to arrange additional deliveries.
- [BNP Says It Will Seek Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition From India After Taking Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bnp-says-it-will-seek-ex-pm-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-from-india-after-taking-power/): Party official Salahuddin Ahmed told a press briefing in Dhaka that the BNP would “press for her extradition in accordance with the law.”
- [Who Is Hasnat Abdullah? Bangladesh Leader Who Threatened To ‘Cut Off Seven Sisters’ Wins Big](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/who-is-hasnat-abdullah-bangladesh-leader-who-threatened-to-cut-off-seven-sisters-wins-big/): Hasnat Abdullah secured over 1.6 lakh votes, defeating BNP-backed candidate A Jashim Uddin by a margin of 1.1 lakh votes.
- [Heroes Of 2024, Duds In 2026: Why Bangladesh’s Student Leaders Failed To Make A Mark In Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/heroes-of-2024-duds-in-2026-why-bangladeshs-student-leaders-failed-to-make-a-mark-in-polls/): While BNP claimed a landslide victory, student-led groups, who spearheaded 2024 uprising to oust Sheikh Hasina, barely managed to secure a presence in Bangladesh elections
- [SpaceX Launches Four Astronauts for Valentine’s Day Docking With Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/spacex-launches-four-astronauts-for-valentines-day-docking-with-space-station/): NASA and SpaceX launched Crew-12, sending Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev to the ISS for 240 days of vital research and station operations.
- [Bangladesh Votes 'Yes' To July Charter: What It Means And What Changes Now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/bangladesh-votes-yes-to-july-charter-what-it-means-and-what-changes-now/): Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to back the charter, arguing that public approval was essential to legitimise sweeping constitutional changes. 
- [Taylor Swift Asks Trump Admin To Block Bedding Firm's 'Swift Home' Trademark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/taylor-swift-asks-trump-admin-to-block-bedding-firms-swift-home-trademark/): Swift’s legal team said that the way Cathay Home styled the word “Swift” in its branding closely resembled the singer’s trademarked cursive signature.
- [A Palestinian cancer patient stuck in Egypt for two years returns to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/a-palestinian-cancer-patient-stuck-in-egypt-for-two-years-returns-to-gaza/): The al-Najjar family is finally reunited with its matriarch, Mariam, who returned via the Rafah crossing.
- [More than 5,000 ISIL detainees transferred from Syria, says Iraqi ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/more-than-5000-isil-detainees-transferred-from-syria-says-iraqi-ministry/): Iraq says more than 3,000 Syrians are among the ISIL-linked detainees transferred to one of its prisons by US military.
- [UK ban on Palestine Action was unlawful, says court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/13/uk-ban-on-palestine-action-was-unlawful-says-court/): The UK’s High Court has ruled that the government ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
- [Israel approves proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/israel-approves-proposal-to-register-west-bank-lands-as-state-property/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Europeans say Russia poisoned dissident Alexey Navalny with dart frog toxin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/europeans-say-russia-poisoned-dissident-alexey-navalny-with-dart-frog-toxin/): Five European countries say lab tests conclude that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was killed in 2024.
- [‘No Shots Fired, But Result Better Than Missile Strike’: How Dollar Became The US Weapon In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/no-shots-fired-but-result-better-than-missile-strike-how-dollar-became-the-us-weapon-in-iran/): US Treasury Secy says dollar shortage was behind banking collapse, currency devaluation, protests which led to thousands of deaths in Iran in 2025. Economic statecraft explained
- [Mahashivratri Haze: Cannabis, Sadhus And Devotion Mark Nepal’s Night Of Shiva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/mahashivratri-haze-cannabis-sadhus-and-devotion-mark-nepals-night-of-shiva/): Sadhus and young devotees smoked cannabis at Pashupatinath temple during Shivaratri in Kathmandu, as authorities relaxed enforcement.
- [Britain's Most Famous Cat, Larry, Marks 15 Years As Downing Street's Chief Mouser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/britains-most-famous-cat-larry-marks-15-years-as-downing-streets-chief-mouser/): Over the past 15 years, Larry has seen six British prime ministers come and go, from Cameron to Keir Starmer.
- ['Western Validation'? Yunus Faces Backlash From Industry Bodies Over US-Bangladesh Trade Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/western-validation-yunus-faces-backlash-from-industry-bodies-over-us-bangladesh-trade-deal-exclusive/): Export-import bodies have slammed the deal as a “conditional trap” that functions more as a compliance mechanism rather than a genuine economic boost
- [From the Balkans with Guns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/from-the-balkans-with-guns/): Weapons from the Balkans are fuelling violence on the streets of Sweden. People & Power follows their trail.
- [How the Epstein files exposed victims but protected the powerful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/how-the-epstein-files-exposed-victims-but-protected-the-powerful/): The release of the Epstein files was supposed to expose a sex trafficking ring. Instead, they exposed the victims.
- [Trump and Netanyahu align on Iran pressure but split on endgame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/trump-and-netanyahu-align-on-iran-pressure-but-split-on-endgame/): Trump, Netanyahu agree to sanction Iranian oil; analysts say Israel is pushing for war to cover West Bank annexation.
- [Gaza’s Nasser Hospital slams MSF’s ‘unsubstantiated’ armed men allegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/gazas-nasser-hospital-slams-msfs-unsubstantiated-armed-men-allegation/): Hospital says MSF issued statements that ‘misrepresent facts, mirror narratives historically used to justify’ attacks.
- ['Michelle Would Divorce Me': Barack Obama Rules Out Political Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/michelle-would-divorce-me-barack-obama-rules-out-political-comeback/): Obama admitted that while the law might technically allow him to run for certain offices, he has no wish to do so.
- [Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla To Represent India At Bangladesh PM-Elect Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-to-represent-india-at-bangladesh-pm-elect-tarique-rahmans-swearing-in/): The MEA said that Birla’s participation “underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh”.
- [Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Black Sea Oil Warehouse As Russia Claims 12 Villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/ukraine-drone-strike-hits-black-sea-oil-warehouse-as-russia-claims-12-villages/): Russia claims it captured 12 villages in Donetsk as fighting intensifie while Ukraine strikes Taman port before the US-mediated Geneva peace talks.
- [A pardon for a price? How Donald Trump has reimagined presidential clemency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/a-pardon-for-a-price-how-donald-trump-has-reimagined-presidential-clemency/): Critics have warned that the US president has taken an increasingly transactional approach to granting clemency.
- [Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/why-are-experts-sounding-the-alarm-on-ai-risks/): AI is advancing in rapid and unpredictable ways but there is no joint framework to keep it in check, experts say.
- [Kim Jong Un’s 13-Year-Old Daughter Vs His Ruthless Sister: Succession Drama Loading In North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/kim-jong-uns-13-year-old-daughter-vs-his-ruthless-sister-succession-drama-loading-in-north-korea/): A power struggle is likely between the 13-year-old daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Ju Ae, and his ruthless sister, Kim Yo-jong
- [West Indies beat Nepal, become first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/west-indies-beat-nepal-become-first-team-into-t20-world-cup-super-eights/): Shai Hope’s unbeaten half-century steers West Indies into the last eight and eliminates Nepal from the T20 World Cup.
- [Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/ramadan-2026-fasting-hours-suhoor-and-iftar-times-around-the-world/): The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
- [UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/un-chief-tells-al-jazeera-that-security-council-needs-permanent-africa-seat/): UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.
- [‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/very-hopeful-cautious-optimism-among-gen-z-bangladeshis-after-key-vote/): As BNP’s Rahman ascends to power, young Bangladeshis demand gov’t prioritise their voices and deliver on poll promises.
- ['No Politics Over Health': Pakistan Minister Says Imran Khan Can Now Speak To Sons Over Phone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/no-politics-over-health-pakistan-minister-says-imran-khan-can-now-speak-to-sons-over-phone/): Amid concerns over former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s reported vision loss in jail, Pakistan minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said all legal and humanitarian obligations are being met
- ['Clown Show': Barack Obama Reacts To Donald Trump's AI Video Showing Him As An Ape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/clown-show-barack-obama-reacts-to-donald-trumps-ai-video-showing-him-as-an-ape/): The video, later deleted, included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle Obama as apes and sparked condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans.
- ['Trump Is Temporary, Will Be Gone In Three Years': California Governor Jabs At US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/trump-is-temporary-will-be-gone-in-three-years-california-governor-jabs-at-us-president/): Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, saying “he will be gone in three years”.
- [Epstein Survivor Recalls How Women Who Recruited Her ‘Laughed’ As She Was Sexually Assaulted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/epstein-survivor-recalls-how-women-who-recruited-her-laughed-as-she-was-sexually-assaulted/): Juliette said her passport was taken and she was flown by helicopter to Epstein’s island. She said there was no way to escape.
- [What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/what-is-the-dart-frog-toxin-said-to-be-linked-to-alexey-navalnys-death/): Five European countries allege that Russians poisoned Navalny, which caused his death about two years ago.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/live-india-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, with toss, team news and analysis, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group A clash.
- [The Palestinian cause cannot speak only to the left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/the-palestinian-cause-cannot-speak-only-to-the-left/): Moral clarity has not shifted Western policy; persuasion must extend into the arenas where power actually sits.
- [Nigeria’s Argungu fishing contest returns after years of pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/nigerias-argungu-fishing-contest-returns-after-years-of-pause/): Traditional fishing methods shine at Argungu’s iconic festival, preserving heritage and boosting local economy.
- [Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/brazil-wins-first-gold-medal-for-south-america-at-winter-olympics/): Brazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
- [‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/clown-show-obama-reacts-to-trump-sharing-racist-monkey-video/): Without mentioning Trump by name, Obama says a majority of Americans ‘find this behavior deeply troubling’.
- [US says over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees relocated from Syria to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/us-says-over-5700-suspected-isil-detainees-relocated-from-syria-to-iraq/): Iraqi authorities confirm the transfer, saying detainees of 61 nationalities have arrived in the country.
- [Trump And Netanyahu Agreed US Should Increase Pressure On Iran Over Oil Exports To China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/trump-and-netanyahu-agreed-us-should-increase-pressure-on-iran-over-oil-exports-to-china-report/): The understanding was reached during talks at the White House earlier this week, with discussions centring on curbing Tehran’s ability to sell crude to Beijing.
- [Iran Ready To Consider Compromises For Nuclear Deal If US Lifts Sanctions: Deputy Foreign Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/iran-ready-to-consider-compromises-for-nuclear-deal-if-us-lifts-sanctions-deputy-foreign-minister/): Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said, “If they are sincere, I’m sure we will be on the road to an agreement.”
- [LIVE: Israel kills at least nine Palestinians in Gaza since dawn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/live-israel-kills-at-least-nine-palestinians-in-gaza-since-dawn/): The killings add to the death toll of 591 since October 10 ‘ceasefire’ that Israel has violated more than 1,600 times.
- [Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/zelenskyy-says-us-too-often-pushes-ukraine-not-russia-for-concessions/): Ukraine’s president calls his Russian counterpart a ‘slave to war’ and accuses Moscow of stalling talks.
- [‘Saketh Engaged Less, Survived On Chips, Cookies’: Roommate Recalls Last Meet With Karnataka Student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/saketh-engaged-less-survived-on-chips-cookies-roommate-recalls-last-meet-with-karnataka-student/): “Life as an international student is tough, man…There were no signs of anything until the last 2 weeks,” wrote Baneet Sidd in his post on Saketh Sreenivasaiah
- [Man Escapes On Donkey After Gold Heist At Turkey Jewellery Shop | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/man-escapes-on-donkey-after-gold-heist-at-turkey-jewellery-shop-video/): During questioning, the man admitted he had left home that night planning to travel towards Mersin and rode his donkey near the Ildem area.
- ['They Are Real': Obama Talks About Aliens, But Says US Not Hiding Them At Area 51](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/they-are-real-obama-talks-about-aliens-but-says-us-not-hiding-them-at-area-51/): Former US President Barack Obama said the existence of life beyond Earth is possible, even if its whereabouts remain unknown.
- [‘I Don’t Care About Anything’: Indian Student’s Last Words To Roommate Before Going Missing In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/i-dont-care-about-anything-indian-students-last-words-to-roommate-before-going-missing-in-us/): Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, went missing on February 9.
- [‘Have Faith In Our Agencies’: Aviation Minister Rejects Italian Media Report On Air India Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/have-faith-in-our-agencies-aviation-minister-rejects-italian-media-report-on-air-india-crash/): Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol denied the report and said investigation agencies are looking into the matter.
- [Who Was Saketh Sreenivasaiah? IIT Madras Graduate Found Dead In California After Going Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/who-was-saketh-sreenivasaiah-iit-madras-graduate-found-dead-in-california-after-going-missing/): Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death or further details surrounding the circumstances in which his body was found.
- [11 Of 14 Trapped Jharkhand Workers Rescued From Dubai, Allege Assault And Unpaid Dues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/11-of-14-trapped-jharkhand-workers-rescued-from-dubai-allege-assault-and-unpaid-dues/): The workers landed in Bengaluru from Abu Dhabi. They then travelled to Kolkata before reaching their districts in Jharkhand by road.
- ['Stop, Where's Your ID': Asim Munir's 'Security Check' At Munich Conference Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/stop-wheres-your-id-asim-munirs-security-check-at-munich-conference-goes-viral/): Sources said Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was treated as any other common attendee at the Munich Security Conference and asked to furnish his identity proof
- [Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/gunmen-kill-at-least-32-people-in-northern-nigeria-residents-say/): Witnesses say the motorcycle riding gunmen attacked three communities in northern Nigeria, killing and abducting dozens.
- [Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/israeli-forces-kill-eight-palestinians-in-attacks-across-gaza/): Medical sources say Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in southern Khan Younis and four in northern al-Faluja.
- [Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/cyclone-gezani-kills-four-in-mozambique-as-madagascar-assesses-damage/): Powerful storm batters Mozambique’s Inhambane a day after killing at least 41 people in Madagascar.
- [Indian Student From Karnataka Found Dead In California 6 Days After He Went Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/indian-student-from-karnataka-found-dead-in-california-6-days-after-he-went-missing/): Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who was pursuing a master’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, went missing on February 9.
- [‘Wedded To Strategic Autonomy’: Jaishankar On Russian Oil Imports As Rubio Says India ‘Assured’ Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/wedded-to-strategic-autonomy-jaishankar-on-russian-oil-imports-as-rubio-says-india-assured-cut/): Jaishankar described the global oil market as complex. He said oil companies look at availability, costs and risks before taking decisions in their best interest.
- ['Self-Deport, Spend Valentine's Day With One You Love': Trump Admin's Message For Illegal Migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/self-deport-spend-valentines-day-with-one-you-love-trump-admins-message-for-illegal-migrants/): The Donald Trump-led US administration has a cheeky Valentine’s message for illegal migrants – “Self-deport today and spend this Valentine’s Day with the one you love”.
- [‘Not A Roadblock’: BNP ‘Hopeful’ India Will Extradite Hasina, Says Dhaka‑Delhi Ties Won’t Suffer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/not-a-roadblock-bnp-hopeful-india-will-extradite-hasina-says-dhaka-delhi-ties-wont-suffer/): BNP senior leader Fakhrul said any move on Hasina’s extradition would follow due legal process and international rules.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,452](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1452/): These are the key developments from day 1,452 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [‘Bangladesh First’: Tarique Rahman On Ties With India After BNP's Poll Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/bangladesh-first-tarique-rahman-on-ties-with-india-after-bnps-poll-win/): India described the return of an elected leadership as an opportune moment to repair ties.
- [PM Modi Gets Invite For Tarique Rahman’s Oath Ceremony In Bangladesh On February 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/pm-modi-gets-invite-for-tarique-rahmans-oath-ceremony-in-bangladesh-on-february-17/): Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to its oath-taking ceremony, signaling Tarique Rahman’s intent to strengthen India ties.
- ['Iran Won't Be Allowed To Have Nuclear Weapons': Marco Rubio Says Trump Wants To Reach A Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/iran-wont-be-allowed-to-have-nuclear-weapons-marco-rubio-says-trump-wants-to-reach-a-deal/): He added that the United States has maintained military forces in the region because Iran has demonstrated in the past a willingness to attack American interests.
- [From Poison Dart Frog To Ricin Umbrella: The Navalny Case And History’s Strangest 'Political Killings'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/from-poison-dart-frog-to-ricin-umbrella-the-navalny-case-and-historys-strangest-political-killings/): The alleged epibatidine killing of Alexei Navalny revives a chilling tradition: when states turn to bizarre, exotic toxins to eliminate their enemies
- [Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/real-madrid-thrash-real-sociedad-4-1-to-move-top-of-la-liga/): Vinicius Jr strikes twice ⁠from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.
- [US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-army-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-dozens-of-isil-targets-in-syria/): Operation Hawkeye has killed and captured more than 50 ISIL fighters after hitting about 100 targets.
- [Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/onsite-gunmen-force-msf-to-stop-work-at-gazas-nasser-hospital/): Medical charity’s announcement comes on the heels of Israel’s recent ban on its operations in Gaza.
- [Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN’s Albanese after resignation calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/over-100-artists-for-palestine-back-uns-albanese-after-resignation-calls/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces calls to step down by France and Germany despite debunked remarks.
- [Helicopter triggers avalanche amid maximum alert across French Alps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/helicopter-triggers-avalanche-amid-maximum-alert-across-french-alps/): Emergency teams intentionally triggered an avalanche near a Chamonix ski resort as a safety precaution.
- [Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/hungarys-orban-says-eu-bigger-threat-than-russia-before-april-elections/): ‘Illiberal’ PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.
- [Alexei Navalny Suspected To Be Poisoned By Russia With Dart Frog Toxin: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/alexei-navalny-suspected-to-be-poisoned-by-russia-with-dart-frog-toxin-what-is-it/): As per scientists, toxins found in poison dart frogs are being described as some of the most powerful natural poisons known to science.
- [Russia’s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison, European nations allege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/russias-alexey-navalny-killed-by-dart-frog-poison-european-nations-allege/): Five European countries say findings ‘conclusively’ confirm deadly toxin in Russian opposition leader’s body.
- [South Africa’s Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/south-africas-markram-mauls-new-zealand-in-seven-wicket-t20-world-cup-win/): Captain Aiden Markram hits an unbeaten 86 in seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
- [Cynical Pakistan fans brace for heartbreak in India T20 World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/cynical-pakistan-fans-brace-for-heartbreak-in-india-t20-world-cup-match/): As the match approaches, Pakistani fans hope and pray for their team’s unlikely win.
- [Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia calls ICE custody ‘dehumanising’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/palestinian-protester-leqaa-kordia-calls-ice-custody-dehumanising/): Palestinian Columbia protester Leqaa Kordia says she was chained to a hospital bed after a seizure in ICE custody.
- [Jeffrey Epstein Leveraged Nobel Peace Prize Ties To Pursue Bill Gates, Steve Bannon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/jeffrey-epstein-leveraged-nobel-peace-prize-ties-to-pursue-bill-gates-steve-bannon/): US documents link Jeffrey Epstein to ex-Nobel committee head Thorbjorn Jagland, sparking a Norway corruption probe. Jagland denies the claims.
- [US Interest In Greenland ‘Unfortunately Not Over’, Says Danish PM Frederiksen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-interest-in-greenland-unfortunately-not-over-says-danish-pm-frederiksen/): Danish PM Frederiksen said the desire from Trump to take control of Greenland appears to be unchanged.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/live-real-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid have a chance to go top of La Liga.
- [Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/iran-us-spar-as-diaspora-organises-rallies-abroad-calling-for-action/): Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests.
- ['We Belong Together': Marco Rubio Calls Europe A 'Friend’ At Munich Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/we-belong-together-marco-rubio-calls-europe-a-friend-at-munich-conference/): Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference stressed US Europe unity, urged Europe to boost defense, discussed Ukraine, and said Trump prefers a nuclear deal with Iran.
- [US Used Anthropic's Claude AI In Operation To Capture Venezuela's Maduro: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/us-used-anthropics-claude-ai-in-operation-to-capture-venezuelas-maduro-report/): Anthropic’s AI model Claude was used by US defence forces in the January raid to capture Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, WSJ reported.
- [Sniff Squad Wanted: Italian Town Is Hiring ‘Odour Detectives’ To Hunt Foul Smells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/sniff-squad-wanted-italian-town-is-hiring-odour-detectives-to-hunt-foul-smells/): Vicenza is part of the Po Valley, a vast region that includes parts of Veneto, Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, and is known as one of the most polluted areas in Europe.
- [‘Only Growing His Belly, Not Army’: Zelenskyy’s Swipe At Hungarian PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/only-growing-his-belly-not-army-zelenskyys-swipe-at-hungarian-pm/): Zelenskyy criticizes Orban for putting Hungary’s politics above Ukraine’s security, as Budapest resists EU military aid and sanctions against Moscow.
- [Malaysia Wants To Be Part Of India’s Semiconductor Story: Dy Finance Minister Tong | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/malaysia-wants-to-be-part-of-indias-semiconductor-story-dy-finance-minister-tong-exclusive/): During the interview, Liew Chin Tong noted that although India brings scale, skill, and momentum to the table, both sides still have work to do in aligning their supply chains
- [S Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anita Anand, Says Bilateral Ties Continue To Progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/s-jaishankar-meets-canadian-fm-anita-anand-says-bilateral-ties-continue-to-progress/): S Jaishankar met Anita Anand, highlighting productive talks and steady progress in India-Canada relations.
- [‘Trump Is Open To Meeting Khamenei’: Marco Rubio On US-Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/trump-is-open-to-meeting-khamenei-marco-rubio-on-us-iran-tensions/): Marco Rubio urged Europe to renew US ties, discussed alliance changes, migration, security, and got cautious backing from Merz, von der Leyen, and Starmer.
- [African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/african-union-chair-says-extermination-of-palestinians-must-stop/): Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the “extermination” of the Palestinian people must end.
- [India’s Suryakumar shrugs off rain threat to Pakistan T20 World Cup game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/indias-suryakumar-shrugs-off-rain-threat-to-pakistan-t20-world-cup-game/): Pakistan on Monday reversed their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, but rain could intervene.
- [Pakistan Media Rattled As India Moves Ahead With ‘Operation Sawalkote’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/pakistan-media-rattled-as-india-moves-ahead-with-operation-sawalkote/): The move that has sent shockwaves through Islamabad’s political corridors marks the first major strategic infrastructure push since India placed the IWT in abeyance.
- ['Nothing Beats A Jet2 Holiday ': Mid-Air Brawl Forces Turkey-UK Flight Diversion | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/nothing-beats-a-jet2-holiday-mid-air-brawl-forces-turkey-uk-flight-diversion-watch/): A Jet2 flight from Antalya to Manchester diverted to Brussels after two passengers fought mid-air. Both were banned for life.
- [Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Seeks Peace, Sees No Sign Of Compromise From Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-seeks-peace-sees-no-sign-of-compromise-from-russia/): Zelenskyy said the US had proposed a Free Economic Zone in parts of eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, requiring Ukrainian forces to pull back.
- [China Sees ‘Signs Of Respect’ From US, Calls For Cooperation Over Decoupling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/china-sees-signs-of-respect-from-us-calls-for-cooperation-over-decoupling/): Wang Yi urges US-China cooperation at Munich, warns against decoupling, and calls for Europe to join Ukraine peace talks, reflecting Beijing’s stance.
- [Rubio at Munich Security Conference: US wants Europe to be ‘strong’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/rubio-at-munich-security-conference-us-wants-europe-to-be-strong/): US Secretary of State of Marco Rubio recalled the history between the US and Europe at the Munich Security Conference.
- [Who Is Yuvraj Narayan? DP World Announces New CEO After Exit Of Sultan Ahmed Over Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/who-is-yuvraj-narayan-dp-world-announces-new-ceo-after-exit-of-sultan-ahmed-over-epstein-ties/): Yuvraj Narayan brings extensive experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains and global trade.
- [Bangladeshi PM-in-waiting urges opposition to work with BNP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/bangladeshi-pm-in-waiting-urges-opposition-to-work-with-bnp/): Bangladeshi Prime Minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman urged opposition parties to work with the incoming BNP government.
- [Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/deadly-drone-strikes-cloud-us-brokered-russia-ukraine-talks-in-geneva/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week’s talks.
- [Imran Khan Speaks To Sons For 20 Minutes After Court Directive, Says Sister Aleema Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/imran-khan-speaks-to-sons-for-20-minutes-after-court-directive-says-sister-aleema-khan/): Imran Khan spoke to his sons for 20 minutes after Chief Justice of Pakistan’s order, Aleema Khan confirmed. Family awaits urgent eye treatment in Islamabad.
- [UK, Four Others Blame Russia For Navalny Death, Cite ‘Dart Frog Toxin’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/uk-four-others-blame-russia-for-navalny-death-cite-dart-frog-toxin/): His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, said on Saturday that her husband’s death in an Arctic prison in 2024 was “murder” and is now a “scientifically proven fact”.
- [‘You Captured My Heart’: White House Releases Valentine’s Day Cards Featuring Nicolas Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/you-captured-my-heart-white-house-releases-valentines-day-cards-featuring-nicolas-maduro/): One card showed detained former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blindfolded and wearing a grey tracksuit, framed in red colour.
- [England beat Scotland to get T20 World Cup bid back on track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/england-beat-scotland-to-get-t20-world-cup-bid-back-on-track/): England beat Scotland by five wickets in India to recover position in group at 2026 T20 World Cup.
- [India Watches Closely As Yunus Gets Ready To Hand Over Power Amid Buzz Of Ceremonial Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/india-watches-closely-as-yunus-gets-ready-to-hand-over-power-amid-buzz-of-ceremonial-post/): New Delhi is prepared to engage constructively with the “government of the day” under the BNP, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18.
- [Jaishankar Calls For Agile Foreign Policy At Munich Security Conference, Flags India-EU FTA As Key Priority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/jaishankar-calls-for-agile-foreign-policy-at-munich-security-conference-flags-india-eu-fta-as-key-priority/): Jaishankar at Munich Security Conference 2026 stressed a nimble foreign policy for India, highlighting the India-EU Union FTA and India-US trade deal amid global uncertainties.
- [India vs Pakistan match is a godsend for T20 World Cup hosts Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/india-vs-pakistan-match-is-a-godsend-for-t20-world-cup-hosts-sri-lanka/): Sri Lanka braced itself for massive losses after Pakistan’s boycott call, but now awaits a thrilling clash on Sunday.
- [ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/icu-patients-lives-at-risk-in-gazas-al-aqsa-hospital-amid-israels-war/): The hospital may be forced in the coming hours to ration electricity so that certain wards can be prioritised.
- [Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/swear-words-fly-as-cheating-allegations-made-in-curling-at-winter-olympics/): Two of curling’s best men’s teams, Sweden and Canada, involved in fiery and controversial match at Winter Olympics.
- [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang To Skip India AI Impact Summit Due To ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-to-skip-india-ai-impact-summit-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances/): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend the India AI Impact Summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, due to unforeseen circumstances, as confirmed by MSL.
- [Italy Railways Hit By Suspected Sabotage Attack During Olympics, Several Trains Delayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/italy-railways-hit-by-suspected-sabotage-attack-during-olympics-several-trains-delayed/): Trains between Naples, Rome, and Florence faced hour-long delays during the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo due to suspected sabotage.
- [Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/two-hurt-after-high-speed-new-zealand-france-crash-at-auckland-sailgp-race/): Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS ⁠Team France involved in major collision.
- [T20 World Cup: Pakistan ‘always ready’ for India despite late green light](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/14/t20-world-cup-pakistan-always-ready-for-india-despite-late-green-light/): Both teams say they are set for Sunday’s showdown despite the late decision for India’s match with Pakistan to proceed.
- [Russia-Ukraine Talks Resume In Geneva As War Anniversary Nears: Why They Matter, What’s At Stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/russia-ukraine-talks-resume-in-geneva-as-war-anniversary-nears-why-they-matter-whats-at-stake/): Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks on territorial issues and ceasefire, led by Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov.
- [Man Held For Assisting Over 100 Men To Buy Sex With His Wife In Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/man-held-for-assisting-over-100-men-to-buy-sex-with-his-wife-in-sweden/): The alleged offences are believed to have taken place between January 2022 and the man’s arrest last year. Charges are expected to be filed on March 13.
- [How shipping company MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/how-shipping-company-msc-facilitates-trade-from-israeli-settlements-through/): The world’s largest shipping company MSC has been moving goods to and from illegal Israeli settlements.
- [Savannah Guthrie appeals to mom’s abductor: ‘It’s not too late’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/savannah-guthrie-appeals-to-moms-abductor-its-not-too-late/): NBC host Savannah Guthrie issued a new appeal on her Instagram to whoever abducted her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie
- [Real Madrid play Benfica in Champions League playoff: Team news and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/real-madrid-play-benfica-in-champions-league-playoff-team-news-and-lineups/): All to know as Benfica host 15-time champion Real Madrid in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase.
- [Every Nation Must Act In Its Own National Interest, Says Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/every-nation-must-act-in-its-own-national-interest-says-marco-rubio/): Rubio said aligned national interests between countries create opportunities for “extraordinary partnerships” while differences require dialogue and accommodation.
- [Massive Sinkhole Devours Farmland In Indonesia, Farmers Fear More Collapse | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/massive-sinkhole-devours-farmland-in-indonesia-farmers-fear-more-collapse-watch/): Drone visuals show a vast crater cutting through crop fields as farmers seek compensation and authorities warn the ground is still shifting.
- [After Sparking UFO Frenzy, Obama Clarifies Viral 'Alien Are Real' Remark: 'Saw No Evidence...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/after-sparking-ufo-frenzy-obama-clarifies-viral-alien-are-real-remark-saw-no-evidence/): Obama clarified he saw no evidence of aliens making contact during his presidency, despite Area 51 conspiracy theories and viral podcast comments with Brian Tyler Cohen.
- [‘F*** Away, Go Home’: Zelenskyy Urges US, Europe To Deport Russian Elite Families In West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/f-away-go-home-zelenskyy-urges-us-europe-to-deport-russian-elite-families-in-west/): Zelenskyy urges US, Europe to deport Russian elites, praises Trump for Lukoil, Rosneft sanctions, and calls for full sanctions on Russia’s nuclear sector.
- [Rights groups condemn Israeli plan for ‘de facto annexation’ of West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/rights-groups-condemn-israeli-plan-for-de-facto-annexation-of-west-bank/): Palestinians in the occupied West Bank face risk of losing homes, after an Israeli government proposal to register land.
- [The Epstein files cover-up: Botched or calculated?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/the-epstein-files-cover-up-botched-or-calculated/): Have the Epstein files shifted US politics beyond news hype?
- [‘Rats run over our faces’: Gaza’s displaced forced to live on infested land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/rats-run-over-our-faces-gazas-displaced-forced-to-live-on-infested-land/): Displaced Palestinians forced to live on a landfill battle rats, scabies and unexploded shells.
- [Free & Fair Bangladesh Elections? New Report Flags Irregularities In 40% Seats, Raises Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/free-fair-bangladesh-elections-new-report-flags-irregularities-in-40-seats-raises-concerns/): According to TIB, institutions linked with partisan politics — and individuals previously nominated by political parties — were granted registration as observers
- [Avalanche Hits Train In Southern Switzerland, Five Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/avalanche-hits-train-in-southern-switzerland-five-injured/): The train had departed Spiez at 6:12 am and was heading south towards Brig when several carriages derailed near Goppenstein.
- [‘No evidence’ of human contact with aliens: Obama clarifies podcast remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/no-evidence-of-human-contact-with-aliens-obama-clarifies-podcast-remarks/): Obama walked back comments made on a podcast in which he appeared to claim that aliens are real.
- [‘Dangerous escalation’: Nations condemn Israel over occupied West Bank move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/dangerous-escalation-nations-condemn-israel-over-occupied-west-bank-move/): Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar slam Israel’s decision to register occupied West Bank lands as ‘state property’.
- [Russia rejects claims of poisoning Navalny with dart frog toxin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/russia-rejects-claims-of-poisoning-navalny-with-dart-frog-toxin/): Five European countries have accused Russia of using a toxin from dart frogs to kill the Kremlin critic.
- [15-day-old baby loses father in Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/15-day-old-baby-loses-father-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): A 15-day-old baby lost her father in Israel’s latest violation of the Gaza ‘ceasefire’ in attacks that killed 11 people.
- [Aleema Khan Rejects Pakistan's Medical Claims On Brother Imran, Demands Family Doctors' Presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/aleema-khan-rejects-pakistans-medical-claims-on-brother-imran-demands-family-doctors-presence/): Reiterating the family’s position, Aleema demanded that the former PM be urgently shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for proper examination and treatment
- ['Working Fine, But Need Specialised Care': Imran Khan's Eye Report Submitted To Chief Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/working-fine-but-need-specialised-care-imran-khans-eye-report-submitted-to-chief-justice/): Sources said the attorney general of Pakistan officially submitted former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s medical reports to the Chief Justice during a meeting in his chambers
- [Indian Girl Named Among Victims In Latest Epstein Files, US Tried To Trace Her For Compensation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/indian-girl-named-among-victims-in-latest-epstein-files-us-tried-to-trace-her-for-compensation/): The communication directs officials to coordinate with the US embassy in India if her address and contact details could be obtained.
- [Henley Passport Index 2026: India Climbs 10 Spots, Now Ranked 75th Globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/henley-passport-index-2026-india-climbs-10-spots-now-ranked-75th-globally/): Indian passport rises to 75th in Henley Index 2026, offering visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival access to 56 countries worldwide.
- [Manchester’s Muslim voters pivotal in UK election showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/manchesters-muslim-voters-pivotal-in-uk-election-showdown/): The Manchester suburbs of Gorton and Denton have been thrust to the centre of the fight for Britain’s political future.
- [Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox protesters over army enlistment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/israeli-police-clash-with-ultra-orthodox-protesters-over-army-enlistment/): Two Israeli female soldiers were chased by an angry crowd of ultra-Orthodox men protesting military enlistment on Sunday
- [Epstein ties cast shadow over legacy of Oslo’s Palestine peace efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/epstein-ties-cast-shadow-over-legacy-of-oslos-palestine-peace-efforts/): New US court documents reveal ties between a key figure behind the Oslo Accords and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [‘Baby boxes’ for surrendering newborns on rise in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/baby-boxes-for-surrendering-newborns-on-rise-in-us/): Anti-abortion groups are promoting ‘baby boxes’ in the US, where vulnerable mothers can surrender their newborns.
- [Ukraine team heads for Geneva talks as Moscow, Kyiv build military pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/ukraine-team-heads-for-geneva-talks-as-moscow-kyiv-build-military-pressure/): Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and US to meet for third round of trilateral negotiations to end the four-year war.
- ['Mohsin Naqvi Destroyed Pakistan Cricket': PCB Boss Under Fire After India's T20 Demolition Job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/mohsin-naqvi-destroyed-pakistan-cricket-pcb-boss-under-fire-after-indias-t20-demolition-job/): A senior opposition politician in Pakistan, speaking on condition of anonymity, demanded Mohsin Naqvi’s removal as PCB chief.
- [TV Icon's Mother, Abduction And A Bitcoin Demand: Why Nancy Guthrie's Case Has Gripped US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/tv-icons-mother-abduction-and-a-bitcoin-demand-why-nancy-guthries-case-has-gripped-us/): The 84-year-old mother of American TV anchor Savannah Guthrie vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson on January 31, setting off a multi-agency investigation.
- [Inside The World-Famous Parliament Building In Bangladesh Where Tarique Rahman Will Be Sworn In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/inside-the-world-famous-parliament-building-in-bangladesh-where-tarique-rahman-will-be-sworn-in/): Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, designed by Louis Kahn and Muzharul Islam, is a parliament complex and a national symbol of Bangladesh, completed in 1982
- [Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi To Meet IAEA Chief Ahead Of Nuclear Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/iran-foreign-minister-araghchi-to-meet-iaea-chief-ahead-of-nuclear-talks/): Abbas Araghchi to meet Rafael Grossi in Geneva before US-Iran nuclear talks, discussing missiles, sanctions, and uranium enrichment amid rising tensions.
- [‘Biased And Baseless’: Russia Rejects Europe's Navalny Poisoning Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/biased-and-baseless-russia-rejects-europes-navalny-poisoning-allegations/): The Kremlin’s response came after five European countries UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said the Russian opposition leader was poisoned.
- [Marco Rubio wants to build a ‘new Western century’. Will Europe join?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/marco-rubio-wants-to-build-a-new-western-century-will-europe-join/): Europe is facing a great dilemma: continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump’s defence of ‘Western civilisation’?
- [Kyrie Irving wears PRESS shirt for Gaza journalists at NBA All-Star Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/kyrie-irving-wears-press-shirt-for-gaza-journalists-at-nba-all-star-game/): Basketball star honours media workers, nearly 300 of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023.
- [North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/north-korea-opens-new-housing-area-for-families-of-soldiers-killed-overseas/): Kim unveils housing for families of soldiers killed overseas amid North Korea’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- [North Korea’s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/north-koreas-kim-unveils-homes-for-families-of-fallen-soldiers/): North Korea honours fallen soldiers by providing new homes to their families before party congress.
- [Which teams can qualify for the T20 World Cup Super Eights, and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/which-teams-can-qualify-for-the-t20-world-cup-super-eights-and-how/): Can Australia really get knocked out of the World Cup? What do Pakistan need to do to qualify? Al Jazeera explains.
- [Chinese New Year Travel Rush 2026: Inside The World’s Biggest Human Migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/chinese-new-year-travel-rush-2026-inside-the-worlds-biggest-human-migration/): Chinese New Year 2026: An estimated 9.5 billion domestic trips are expected to be made this year.
- [The US Just Flew A Nuclear Reactor On A Plane - India Should Be Taking Notes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/the-us-just-flew-a-nuclear-reactor-on-a-plane-india-should-be-taking-notes/): On February 15, 2026, the US loaded a nuclear reactor onto a military aircraft and flew it across the country. For India, the moment deserves more than a passing glance.
- [Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/tyler-reddick-wins-nascar-daytona-500-in-michael-jordan-owned-car/): Toyota Racing driver triumphs in NASCAR’s biggest race in a car co-owned by the NBA Hall of Famer.
- [Asim Munir Upset With Mohsin Naqvi? T20 WC Match Loss To India Becomes Flashpoint In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/asim-munir-upset-with-mohsin-naqvi-t20-wc-match-loss-to-india-becomes-flashpoint-in-pakistan/): The row stems not only from Pakistan’s loss to India but also from remarks Naqvi made during press conference ahead of the high-voltage encounter, where he dragged Munir’s name.
- ['Iron Brothers': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Extends New Year Greetings To China, Reaffirms Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/iron-brothers-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-extends-new-year-greetings-to-china-reaffirms-ties/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wished China a happy Chinese New Year 2026, reaffirming the Pakistan-China iron brotherhood and hopes for deeper cooperation.
- [India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/india-hosts-ai-impact-summit-drawing-world-leaders-tech-giants/): Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.
- [3 Reasons Why Nikhil Gupta Pleaded Guilty In Khalistani Pannun's Murder-For-Hire Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/3-reasons-why-nikhil-gupta-pleaded-guilty-in-khalistani-pannuns-murder-for-hire-case/): Gupta’s decision to plead guilty followed a prolonged legal ordeal, including his extradition from the Czech Republic in 2024 and months in custody in Brooklyn as he awaited trial
- [UK To Join List Of Nations With Strict Laws On Social Media For Kids, Here's Where India Stands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/uk-to-join-list-of-nations-with-strict-laws-on-social-media-for-kids-heres-where-india-stands/): Australia is among the toughest globally on social media usage for children. In 2024, it passed legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms
- [UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/uks-starmer-announces-crackdown-on-ai-chatbots-in-child-safety-push/): PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.
- [When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/when-is-ramadan-2026-and-how-is-the-moon-sighted/): The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.
- [Iran’s Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/irans-araghchi-arrives-in-geneva-for-second-round-of-nuclear-talks-with-us/): Iran’s top diplomat says he will meet with IAEA director before the high-stakes talks with US are held on Tuesday.
- [ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/bytedance-pledges-fixes-to-seedance-2-0-after-hollywood-copyright-claims/): Hollywood groups say the AI video generator uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.
- ['With My Forever Dance Partner': Barack Obama Shares Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Note For Michelle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/with-my-forever-dance-partner-barack-obama-shares-heartfelt-valentines-day-note-for-michelle/): Barack Obama shared a heartfelt Valentine’s Day message for Michelle Obama, celebrating their enduring bond and over 33 years of marriage admired worldwide.
- [Inside The Epstein Timeline: The Charges, The Suicide And The 3.5 Million Pages That Followed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/inside-the-epstein-timeline-the-charges-the-suicide-and-the-3-5-million-pages-that-followed/): The Epstein Files expose millions of pages detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, powerful connections and political fallout. Here’s a timeline of key turning points so far.
- [Europe’s growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/europes-growing-fight-over-israeli-goods-boycott-movements-mushroom/): From a supermarket worker’s grassroots act to state-led initiatives, a protest grows. But pro-Israel groups battle back.
- [Indonesia’s Gaza gamble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/indonesias-gaza-gamble/): Indonesia’s plan to send troops to Gaza could test its longstanding foreign policy independence.
- [US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Trump’s Venezuela blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/us-forces-board-tanker-in-indian-ocean-that-fled-trumps-venezuela-blockade/): Panamanian-flagged Veronica III left Venezuela on the same day as the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January.
- [Influencer Claims Billie Eilish Got Him Deported From US Over Joke After Her ICE Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/influencer-claims-billie-eilish-got-him-deported-from-us-over-joke-after-her-ice-criticism/): Drew Pavlou claims Billie Eilish’s legal team got him deported from the US after his satirical posts about moving into her LA mansion sparked a 30-hour custody ordeal.
- ['Mega Land Grab'? Israel's West Bank Registration Plan Has Sparked Global Outcry. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/mega-land-grab-israels-west-bank-registration-plan-has-sparked-global-outcry-heres-why/): Under the plan, extensive areas of West Bank, particularly in Area C, will be formally registered as state property unless claimants can give documented proof of private ownership
- [China Secretly Expanding Nuclear Sites? New Facilities Detected At Zitong And Pingtong, Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/china-secretly-expanding-nuclear-sites-new-facilities-detected-at-zitong-and-pingtong-says-report/): According to the Pentagon’s latest estimate, China had more than 600 nuclear warheads by the end of 2024. The number could reach 1,000 by 2030.
- [Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/israels-move-to-register-land-systematises-dispossession-of-palestinians/): Israeli rights groups say land registration in West Bank will further Israel’s aim of annexing Palestinian territory.
- [Netanyahu calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme in any US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/netanyahu-calls-for-dismantling-irans-nuclear-programme-in-any-us-deal/): Israeli prime minister details demands on Iran as US prepares to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.
- ['That Was Wrong': German Minister Acknowledges Alienating India As Member Of BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/that-was-wrong-german-minister-acknowledges-alienating-india-as-member-of-brics/): German FM Wadephul described India as a trusted democratic partner for Europe, highlighting shared values on rule of law and freedom of speech that distinguish it from China.
- [Hospital Or Jail? Pakistan’s Supreme Court To Decide Imran Khan’s Fate After Medical Review | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/hospital-or-jail-pakistans-supreme-court-to-decide-imran-khans-fate-after-medical-review-exclusive/): The court’s decision could determine whether Khan continues to receive treatment within Adiala Jail or is shifted to a specialised medical facility
- [First Solar Eclipse Of 2026: Will It Be Visible In India? Check Date And Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/first-solar-eclipse-of-2026-will-it-be-visible-in-india-check-date-and-time/): Lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds, the annular eclipse will see the Moon cover about 96% of the Sun’s center.
- [‘No Social Media Platform Gets Free Pass’: UK PM Mulls Wider Internet Controls For Child Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/no-social-media-platform-gets-free-pass-uk-pm-mulls-wider-internet-controls-for-child-safety/): UK PM Kier Starmer said no social media platforms or tech companies would no longer be able to exploit gaps in existing child-safety laws. 
- [From Trump, Clintons To Beyonce: Over 300 High-Profile Figures Named In Full Epstein List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/from-trump-clintons-to-beyonce-over-300-high-profile-figures-named-in-full-epstein-list/): Pam Bondi says DOJ released all Epstein case materials, naming 305 figures including Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Trump, Jay-Z, and Maxwell.
- [US Mulls Offering Asylum To British Man Who Burned Quran If He Loses Hate Crime Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/us-mulls-offering-asylum-to-british-man-who-burned-quran-if-he-loses-hate-crime-appeal/): Hamit Coskun, who burned the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London, faces a UK legal battle with US officials monitoring.
- [From Gender Debate To Ukraine: Czech Deputy PM, Hillary Clinton Face Off In Viral Exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/from-gender-debate-to-ukraine-czech-deputy-pm-hillary-clinton-face-off-in-viral-exchange/): Hillary Clinton criticised US President Donald Trump and warned that his foreign policy could weaken NATO and Western support for Ukraine.
- [4 Killed In Israeli Drone Attack Near Lebanon-Syria Border Targeting Palestinian Operatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/4-killed-in-israeli-drone-attack-near-lebanon-syria-border-targeting-palestinian-operatives/): An Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle near the Lebanon-Syria border killed four people, with Israel saying the strike targeted Islamic Jihad operatives.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1453/): These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/israel-bombs-lebanon-syria-border-kills-four-people/): Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.
- [Can the UN Security Council be reformed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/can-the-un-security-council-be-reformed/): The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is ‘indefensible’.
- [At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/at-least-11-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza/): US President Donald Trump says that the first meeting of his newly created ‘Board of Peace’ will take place on Thursday.
- [India rout bitter rivals Pakistan at T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/india-rout-bitter-rivals-pakistan-at-t20-world-cup/): India’s win against Pakistan takes the defending champions through to the next round of cricket’s T20 World Cup.
- [Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while trying to cross border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/ukraines-ex-energy-minister-arrested-while-trying-to-cross-border/): German Galushchenko was detained by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau while trying to leave the country.
- [Is Trumpism losing steam?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/is-trumpism-losing-steam/): As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.
- [Gaza mother’s grim ordeal: A search for missing son among mutilated bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/gaza-mothers-grim-ordeal-a-search-for-missing-son-among-mutilated-bodies/): Gaza families seek closure as they search for loved ones among bodies returned by Israel under ‘ceasefire’ deal.
- [Netanyahu Says Iran Must Give Up Enriched Uranium For Any Deal With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/netanyahu-says-iran-must-give-up-enriched-uranium-for-any-deal-with-us/): Netanyahu also called for strict monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme, saying inspections must be real and effective, without prior notice.
- [Trump Told Netanyahu He Would Back Israeli Strikes On Iran If Nuclear Talks Fail: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/trump-told-netanyahu-he-would-back-israeli-strikes-on-iran-if-nuclear-talks-fail-report/): Two US officials said talks among senior military and intelligence figures have focused less on whether Israel would act and more on what support the US could provide.
- [Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/syrian-army-takes-over-al-shaddadi-base-after-us-withdrawal/): The move, in coordination with the US, is the latest implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces.
- [Israel Clears Path For Settlers To Buy Land In West Bank, Palestinians Call Move De-Facto Annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/israel-clears-path-for-settlers-to-buy-land-in-west-bank-palestinians-call-move-de-facto-annexation/): Israel approved tighter West Bank control and easier land purchases for settlers, sparking Palestinian outrage over de-facto annexation.
- [Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi To Attend ‘Indirect’ Talks With US In Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/irans-foreign-minister-araghchi-to-attend-indirect-talks-with-us-in-geneva/): Abbas Araghchi heads to Geneva for nuclear talks with US after indirect Oman talks. Donald Trump and Marco Rubio insist Iran will not get nuclear weapons.
- [BNP's Tarique Rahman Meets Jamaat's Chief Two Days Before Taking Oath As Bangladesh's PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/bnps-tarique-rahman-meets-jamaats-chief-two-days-before-taking-oath-as-bangladeshs-pm/): The meeting was held just two days before Tarique Rahman’s BNP is set to form the next government in Bangladesh.
- [US ‘not disputing’ European assessment of Navalny poisoning, Rubio says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/us-not-disputing-european-assessment-of-navalny-poisoning-rubio-says/): Secretary of state says Washington will ‘not fight’ European partners on their findings as UK considers new sanctions.
- [India hammer Pakistan to qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/india-hammer-pakistan-to-qualify-for-t20-world-cup-super-eights/): Ishan Kishan defies a tricky Colombo pitch with 77 as India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Group A of the T20 World Cup.
- [Trump's Board Of Peace Pledges $ 5 Billion For Gaza Reconstruction, Calls For Hamas To Disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/trumps-board-of-peace-pledges-5-billion-for-gaza-reconstruction-calls-for-hamas-to-disarm/): Donald Trump announced over $5 billion pledged for Gaza’s reconstruction, urging Hamas to disarm before a Washington meeting with global leaders.
- [Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/thousands-of-western-nationals-fought-israels-war-on-gaza-what-to-know/): Thousands of Western citizens joined the Israeli military in its war on Gaza that killed over 72,000 Palestinians.
- [Search For NBC Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Enters Third Week: Key Questions Answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/search-for-nbc-anchor-savannah-guthries-mother-enters-third-week-key-questions-answered/): Nancy Guthrie, 84, Tucson resident and mother of Savannah Guthrie, vanished January 31. FBI found blood, DNA, and a masked suspect on video. Over 13,000 tips received.
- [US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker In Indian Ocean For 'Defying President Trump’s Quarantine'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/us-intercepts-another-oil-tanker-in-indian-ocean-for-defying-president-trumps-quarantine/): US forces intercepted the Veronica III oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after it tried to defy President Trump’s quarantine on sanctioned vessels, tracking it from the Caribbean.
- [‘No More Oye, Say Sir Or Madam’: Maryam Nawaz Tells Pakistani Cops To Speak To Public Gently](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/no-more-oye-say-sir-or-madam-maryam-nawaz-tells-pakistani-cops-to-speak-to-public-gently/): The chief minister added that police personnel who patrol or deal with the public should also maintain appropriate body language.
- [Iran’s Araghchi slams European powers for ‘irrelevance’ in nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/irans-araghchi-slams-european-powers-for-irrelevance-in-nuclear-talks/): Foreign minister says regional powers have been ‘far more effective’ than the European countries.
- [Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/iran-seeks-to-get-out-of-fatf-blacklist-amid-domestic-political-divisions/): North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.
- [As Sudanese city returns to life after two-year siege, drone threat lingers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/as-sudanese-city-returns-to-life-after-two-year-siege-drone-threat-lingers/): Markets reopen in Dilling, South Kordofan’s second largest city. Yet residents face persistent aerial attacks.
- [Viral Video Shows China’s Electromagnetic Arresting System Stopping Fighter Jet In 0.2 Seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/viral-video-shows-chinas-electromagnetic-arresting-system-stopping-fighter-jet-in-0-2-seconds/): China uses advanced electromagnetic catapults to launch and stop 30-tonne jets at 170 mph in 0.2 seconds, boosting sortie efficiency and combat performance.
- [Top Putin Aide Maxim Oreshkin To Lead Russian Delegation For AI Impact Summit In New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/top-putin-aide-maxim-oreshkin-to-lead-russian-delegation-for-ai-impact-summit-in-new-delhi/): Maxim Oreshkin leads Russia at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India Russia collaboration on secure AI, BRICS partnerships, and strategic technological growth.
- ['Not Asking Europe To Be A Vassal': Marco Rubio Says US Seeks Partnership, Not Dominance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/not-asking-europe-to-be-a-vassal-marco-rubio-says-us-seeks-partnership-not-dominance/): Rubio’s comments come a day after he called on European nations to defend “Western civilisation” and back Trump’s vision for a “renewal” of the world order.
- [Gaza author and analyst Jehad Abusalim on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/gaza-author-and-analyst-jehad-abusalim-on-trumps-board-of-peace/): Gaza author Jehad Abusalim speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Board of Peace and the enclave’s future.
- [Cricket fans ready for hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/cricket-fans-ready-for-hotly-anticipated-india-pakistan-t20-world-cup-clash/): Supporters of India and Pakistan have flocked to see the highly-anticipated cricket match between archrivals at the ICC.
- [Filmmaker explains why he backs Francesca Albanese amid pressure to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/filmmaker-explains-why-he-backs-francesca-albanese-amid-pressure-to-resign/): Over 100 artists have signed a letter in support of Francesca Albanese who faces calls to step down as UN rapporteur.
- [Pentagon Threatens Ending $200 Million Anthropic Deal Over AI Restrictions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/pentagon-threatens-ending-200-million-anthropic-deal-over-ai-restrictions-report/): The US Department of Defense may end its 200 million dollar contract with Anthropic over disagreements on AI use for military purposes.
- [Imran Khan’s Eye Examination Begins In Pakistan’s Adiala Jail Amid Vision Loss Concerns | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/imran-khans-eye-examination-begins-in-pakistans-adiala-jail-amid-vision-loss-concerns-exclusive/): The move comes after a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court of Pakistan alleged that Khan has suffered irreversible vision loss due to “institutionalised medical neglect”
- [Decoding Marco Rubio’s Message Of ‘Tough Love’ For Europe On Valentine’s Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/15/decoding-marco-rubios-message-of-tough-love-for-europe-on-valentines-day/): Marco Rubio implied US is no longer willing to be the partner that pays for everything while receiving little in return, framing a potential “breakup” if expectations aren’t met
- [Imran Khan must be given immediate medical attention, cricket legends say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/imran-khan-must-be-given-immediate-medical-attention-cricket-legends-say/): A group of former captains has written to Pakistan’s government, requesting immediate medical attention.
- [Who Was Jesse Jackson? Civil Rights Leader And Martin Luther King Jr. Aide Dies At 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/who-was-jesse-jackson-civil-rights-leader-and-martin-luther-king-jr-aide-dies-at-84/): Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr. disciple, known for his “rainbow coalition” vision, died at 84 after shaping US activism between King and Barack Obama.
- ['Will Faithfully Discharge My Duties': Tarique Rahman Sworn In As Bangladesh New PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/will-faithfully-discharge-my-duties-tarique-rahman-sworn-in-as-bangladesh-new-pm/): Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, leading the first elected government since the deadly 2024 uprising.
- [At War With Ukraine And Mind: Why Russians Are Turning To Anti-Depressants Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/at-war-with-ukraine-and-mind-why-russians-are-turning-to-anti-depressants-explained/): A number of factors have been cited for the crash in Russian mental health, particularly the “culture of fear” created by the Kremlin
- ['You Won't Be Able To Eliminate Iran': Khamenei's Challenge To Trump Amid High Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/you-wont-be-able-to-eliminate-iran-khameneis-challenge-to-trump-amid-high-tensions/): Ayatollah Khamenei warned Trump that the US military could be hit hard, as US and Iran started indirect nuclear talks in Geneva amid rising tensions.
- [Lunar New Year: Global celebrations welcome Year of the Fire Horse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/lunar-new-year-global-celebrations-welcome-year-of-the-fire-horse/): From Beijing to Hong Kong to Moscow, people celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural events and vibrant displays.
- [Iran and US open second round of nuclear talks in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/iran-and-us-open-second-round-of-nuclear-talks-in-switzerland/): A second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is underway in Geneva. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains.
- [Spain to probe social media giants over AI-generated child abuse material](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/spain-to-probe-social-media-giants-over-ai-generated-child-abuse-material/): Prime Minister ‌Pedro ​Sanchez pledges to end ‘impunity’ of platforms X, Meta and TikTok in promoting harmful content.
- [Video: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Horse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/video-millions-celebrate-lunar-new-year-ushering-in-the-year-of-the-horse/): Hundreds of millions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.
- [Is Ellen DeGeneres Hollywood's 'Most Prolific Cannibal'? Fact-Checking Viral Epstein Files Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/is-ellen-degeneres-hollywoods-most-prolific-cannibal-fact-checking-viral-epstein-files-claim/): The American TV host is among the numerous well-known names that appear in the material. However, her mentions are largely contained in third-party correspondence and media recaps
- [Once a popular wartime leader among Ukrainians, Zelenskyy’s shine fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/once-a-popular-wartime-leader-among-ukrainians-zelenskyys-shine-fades/): Russia’s full-scale invasion saw Ukrainians rally around the president but a corruption scandal has dimmed his appeal.
- [Bangladesh PM-to-be and lawmakers sworn into parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bangladesh-pm-to-be-and-lawmakers-sworn-into-parliament/): Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and newly elected lawmakers have been sworn into parliament.
- [Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua’s car crash motivated his boxing return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/tyson-fury-says-anthony-joshuas-car-crash-motivated-his-boxing-return/): Joshua accident in Nigeria that caused two deaths was ‘biggest turning point’ in Fury’s decision to return to the ring.
- [Year of the Fire Horse: Can Lunar New Year festival boost China’s economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/year-of-the-fire-horse-can-lunar-new-year-festival-boost-chinas-economy/): China looks to boost domestic consumption during holidays as 1.4 billion people usher in the Year of the Fire Horse.
- [New Mexico lawmakers launch probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-lawmakers-launch-probe-into-epsteins-zorro-ranch/): The ‘truth commission’ will interview victims who say they were abused at the sprawling property south of Santa Fe.
- [US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-dies-aged-84/): The civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful ‘died peacefully’ on Tuesday, his family said.
- [A US Island Where Only 84 Richest Of The Rich Can Live: The Billionaire Bunker Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/a-us-island-where-only-84-richest-of-the-rich-can-live-the-billionaire-bunker-explained/): Billionaire Bunker, The US Hub For Ultra-Rich, Where Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos May Be Neighbours
- [Right Word | Beyond Tariffs: The India-US Deal Is About Statecraft, Not Statistics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/right-word-beyond-tariffs-the-india-us-deal-is-about-statecraft-not-statistics/): This deal is not about who won. It is about halting strategic drift, buying time in a fractured global order, restoring momentum.
- [Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/hamas-rejects-netanyahu-aides-60-day-ultimatum-for-group-to-disarm/): Israeli minister issues 60-day ultimatum to Hamas, threatening renewed war if the group fails to disarm as demanded.
- [How ICE uses facial recognition in the streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/how-ice-uses-facial-recognition-in-the-streets/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how ICE has effectively turned the US into a checkpoint society.
- [Ukraine Elections During War? Voters’ Mood, Key Contenders And Impact On India, Allies Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ukraine-elections-during-war-voters-mood-key-contenders-and-impact-on-india-allies-explained/): Election in Ukraine, which is grappling with an active conflict, raises questions about leadership, voters’ mindset, and how modern wars intersect with political accountability
- [BNP, Jamaat Face Off At Bangladesh Oath-Taking Over Reform Council Pledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bnp-jamaat-face-off-at-bangladesh-oath-taking-over-reform-council-pledge/): Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasirudin administered the first phase of oath to BNP MPs at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
- [US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Admiral Paparo Visit Indian Army's Western Command HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-admiral-paparo-visit-indian-armys-western-command-hq/): US Ambassador and INDOPACOM Commander visited Indian Army’s Western Command HQ and held talks with Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar.
- ['No One Is Entitled To A US Visa': Marco Rubio Asserts Tough Stance On Foreign Visitors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/no-one-is-entitled-to-a-us-visa-marco-rubio-asserts-tough-stance-on-foreign-visitors/): Marco Rubio clarified that the policy applies to all categories of temporary visitors, including students, tourists and journalists.
- ['Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse: Why Scientists Are Risking Their Lives In Antarctica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-why-scientists-are-risking-their-lives-in-antarctica/): In Antarctica’s frozen wilderness, scientists are braving extreme cold to capture a rare solar eclipse, turning this icy frontier into a dramatic clash between nature and science
- [Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/exodus-of-isil-linked-detainees-from-syria-camp-sparks-security-concerns/): The al-Hol camp population is reported to have dropped by thousands after SDF’s chaotic handover to Syrian government.
- [Casualties reported in bomb blasts, gunfire in Pakistan’s northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/casualties-reported-in-bomb-blasts-gunfire-in-pakistans-northwest/): Two killed as motorcycle explodes outside police station in Bannu district; several reported killed in blast in Bajaur.
- [Philippines rebukes China embassy over ‘coercive’ warning of job losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/philippines-rebukes-china-embassy-over-coercive-warning-of-job-losses/): Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.
- [Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal saying he’ll be ‘indirectly’ involved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/trump-urges-iran-to-make-nuclear-deal-saying-hell-be-indirectly-involved/): US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.
- [Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/russia-ukraine-talks-live-attacks-continue-before-us-led-negotiations/): The negotiations follow two rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates.
- [Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s vision fine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/imran-khans-sister-rejects-pakistan-govt-claim-jailed-ex-pms-vision-fine/): Government board says jailed ex-leader’s sight improved since he lost most vision in eye. But his family rejects claim.
- [From Dubai Tycoon To Hyatt Chairman: Big Names Forced To Resign Amid Epstein Files Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/from-dubai-tycoon-to-hyatt-chairman-big-names-forced-to-resign-amid-epstein-files-row/): Thomas J Pritzker has stepped down as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation amid scrutiny over his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
- [Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/incoming-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-lawmakers-sworn-into-parliament/): Lawmakers pledged allegiance to Bangladesh as hundreds of people gathered outside Dhaka’s parliament grounds.
- [Barcelona lose to Girona 2-1 after Lamine Yamal’s penalty miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/barcelona-lose-to-girona-2-1-after-lamine-yamals-penalty-miss/): Barca miss a chance to move above Real Madrid in the Spanish league as Catalan neighbours Girona climb to 12th.
- [Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh PM Today: Who All Are Attending The Swearing-In?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/tarique-rahman-to-take-oath-as-bangladesh-pm-today-who-all-are-attending-the-swearing-in/): Marking the formal return of the BNP, Tarique Rahman is set to be sworn in as Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday.
- [Judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/judge-orders-trump-administration-to-restore-philadelphia-slavery-exhibit/): Judge accuses the US government of trying to rewrite history by taking down the exhibit in the city of Philadelphia.
- [US-Iran talks live: Second round to begin in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-iran-talks-live-second-round-to-begin-in-geneva/): The second round of negotiations to be held with mediation by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.
- [Waste piles up in Cuba as US-imposed fuel blockade halts collection trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/waste-piles-up-in-cuba-as-us-imposed-fuel-blockade-halts-collection-trucks/): Cubans suffer under a fuel blockade as US President Donald Trump calls the Caribbean country a ‘failed nation’.
- [Trump ups pressure on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine hold peace talks in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/trump-ups-pressure-on-kyiv-as-russia-ukraine-hold-peace-talks-in-geneva/): Kremlin says the talks are likely to focus on the issue of Ukrainian territory that Russian wants Kyiv to cede.
- [Suicide Attack In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nine Security Personnel Among 16 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/suicide-attack-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-nine-security-personnel-among-16-dead/): According to local sources, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into security forces stationed at the Malangi checkpoint.
- ['World Is Watching': Imran Khan's Sisters Call Out 'Deliberate Cruelty' Under 'Asim Munir Law'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/world-is-watching-imran-khans-sisters-call-out-deliberate-cruelty-under-asim-munir-law/): Aleema Khan and Noreen Khan Niazi accused Asim Munir of executing what they called an “evil and conniving master plan” against the former prime minister
- [Train derails in Switzerland, injuring five amid avalanches in the Alps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/train-derails-in-switzerland-injuring-five-amid-avalanches-in-the-alps/): The accident happened as the region is under its second-highest avalanche warning, a level four out of five.
- [Indian Man Detained By US Immigration Authorities On Child Sexual Assault Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/indian-man-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities-on-child-sexual-assault-charges/): US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the man as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli and described him as an undocumented immigrant.
- [Nepal Gears Up For March 5 Elections As Official Campaigning By Political Parties Begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/nepal-gears-up-for-march-5-elections-as-official-campaigning-by-political-parties-begin/): The formal campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, processions, corner meetings and the use of loudspeakers, will take place from February 16 to March 2.
- [Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/trump-says-he-will-be-involved-indirectly-in-iran-nuclear-talks/): The US president’s comments come ahead of a second round of high-stakes talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
- [Australian PM Albanese says no help for ISIL relatives held in Syria camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/australian-pm-albanese-says-no-help-for-isil-relatives-held-in-syria-camp/): Group of 34 women and children with Australian passports forced to return to Roj detention camp for ISIL relatives.
- [Iran Holds Fire Drills In Strait of Hormuz As US Carrier Flies Non-Stop Ahead Of Geneva Nuclear Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/iran-holds-fire-drills-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-carrier-flies-non-stop-ahead-of-geneva-nuclear-talks/): The drills came within hours of renewed diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran aimed at reviving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [AI Video Shows Iranian Strike On US Aircraft Carrier Ahead Of Nuclear Talks | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ai-video-shows-iranian-strike-on-us-aircraft-carrier-ahead-of-nuclear-talks-watch/): IRGC-linked media shared an AI video of an Iranian missile strike on a US carrier. Trump backs new Geneva talks on Tehran’s nuclear program amid tensions.
- ['This Is Fake': Prison Video Of Ghislaine Maxwell Sparks Body Double Conspiracy Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/this-is-fake-prison-video-of-ghislaine-maxwell-sparks-body-double-conspiracy-theories/): Social media users dissected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appearance, posting side-by-side comparisons with photographs taken before her 2020 arrest.
- [Earth At Risk? Thousands Of ‘City-Killer’ Asteroids Still Missing From NASA's Detection Radar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/earth-at-risk-thousands-of-city-killer-asteroids-still-missing-from-nasas-detection-radar/): NASA warns 15,000 mid-sized “city-killer” asteroids remain undetected. DART proved asteroid deflection possible, but no spacecraft is ready.
- [Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/hyatt-hotels-chairman-thomas-pritzker-steps-down-over-epstein-ties/): Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, over his relationship with the sex offender.
- [‘I Have Nothing To Hide’: Trump Denies Epstein Links, Says He Was ‘Totally Exonerated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/i-have-nothing-to-hide-trump-denies-epstein-links-says-he-was-totally-exonerated/): Trump and Epstein moved in the same social circles in New York and Palm Beach in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- [Who Is Thomas Pritzker? Hyatt Executive Chairman Steps Down Amid Epstein Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/who-is-thomas-pritzker-hyatt-executive-chairman-steps-down-amid-epstein-fallout/): Thomas Pritzker said he was stepping aside to shield Hyatt from reputational harm, acknowledging what he called a serious lapse in judgment.
- [‘I’ll Be Involved Indirectly’: Trump On High-Stakes US-Iran Nuclear Talks In Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ill-be-involved-indirectly-trump-on-high-stakes-us-iran-nuclear-talks-in-geneva/): The US has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, and officials have indicated the military is preparing for the possibility of a sustained campaign.
- ['Bangladesh Is No Longer A Submissive Nation': Yunus In His Farewell Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bangladesh-is-no-longer-a-submissive-nation-yunus-in-his-farewell-address/): Yunus, in his farewell address, added that Bangladesh is no longer a “submissive” nation.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,454](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1454/): These are the key developments from day 1,454 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Rhode Island shooting: 2 killed, 3 critically injured at Pawtucket ice rink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/rhode-island-shooting-2-killed-3-critically-injured-at-pawtucket-ice-rink/): The attacker has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire at an ice hockey rink in the US.
- [Lebanon says four months needed for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/lebanon-says-four-months-needed-for-second-phase-of-hezbollah-disarmament/): Hezbollah rejects calls to dismantle its arsenals north of Litani River, describing pressure to do so as a ‘grave sin’.
- ['Everything He Touches Turns To Garbage': Trump Slams California Governor Over UK Green Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/everything-he-touches-turns-to-garbage-trump-slams-california-governor-over-uk-green-deal/): Gavin Newsom and Britain’s energy secretary signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening ties between the UK and California.
- [BNP's Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh's Prime Minister Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bnps-tarique-rahman-to-take-oath-as-bangladeshs-prime-minister-today/): Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while opposition Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats.
- [Chilling Video Shows Moment Gunfire Erupts At US Youth Hockey Game In Rhode Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/chilling-video-shows-moment-gunfire-erupts-at-us-youth-hockey-game-in-rhode-island/): videos circulating on social media appear to show players diving to the ice and spectators scrambling for exits after gunshots rang out.
- ['Unlawful': UN Chief Urges Israel To Reverse West Bank Land Registration Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/unlawful-un-chief-urges-israel-to-reverse-west-bank-land-registration-move/): UN Chief Antonio Guterres cautioned that developments on the ground are steadily eroding the viability of a negotiated two-State solution.
- ['Key To A Safe Indo-Pacific': Ambassador Sergio Gor Says India-US Defence Ties Growing Stronger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/key-to-a-safe-indo-pacific-ambassador-sergio-gor-says-india-us-defence-ties-growing-stronger/): Sergio Gor, along with Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Indian Army’s Western Command.
- [Billionaire Hyatt Hotels Chairman Tom Pritzker Resigns After Epstein File Revelations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/billionaire-hyatt-hotels-chairman-tom-pritzker-resigns-after-epstein-file-revelations/): Pritzker, who has been executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels since 2004, also stated that he won’t stand for re-election with the company’s board.
- [In Historic First, US Airlifts Micro Nuclear Reactor From California To Utah | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/in-historic-first-us-airlifts-micro-nuclear-reactor-from-california-to-utah-watch/): The reactor, developed by California-based Valar Atomics, was flown aboard a C-17 Globemaster III without nuclear fuel.
- [One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/one-year-on-no-other-land-co-director-says-israeli-attacks-intensifying/): Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.
- [US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-deploys-100-soldiers-to-nigeria-as-attacks-by-armed-groups-surge/): US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria’s military.
- [Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/drone-attack-on-busy-market-in-sudan-kills-at-least-28/): Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, ‘exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy’, rights group says.
- [US Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/us-homeland-security-departments-funding-negotiations-stall/): Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.
- [Mark Carney Leads Push To Form Major Trade Bloc As Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/mark-carney-leads-push-to-form-major-trade-bloc-as-trump-threatens-canada-with-tariffs-report/): Canada is leading talks to link the European Union and CPTPP, aiming for a new trading bloc of 1.5 billion people.
- [Three US-Sanctioned Tankers Seized Off Mumbai Coast This Month: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/three-us-sanctioned-tankers-seized-off-mumbai-coast-this-month-report/): Indian authorities seized three ships near Mumbai, boosting maritime surveillance. Two vessels linked to Iran had complex ownership and identity changes.
- [Palestinians in Gaza get creative to decorate for Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/palestinians-in-gaza-get-creative-to-decorate-for-ramadan/): Despite Israel’s restrictions on materials, many Palestinians are using creative ways to decorate Gaza for Ramadan.
- [Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and star of The Godfather, dies aged 95](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/robert-duvall-oscar-winning-actor-and-star-of-the-godfather-dies-aged-95/): The US actor was nominated for seven Oscars and won one for his role as a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies.
- [Israel To Deploy Thousands Of Police At Al-Aqsa Mosque For Ramadan As Palestinians Allege Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/israel-to-deploy-thousands-of-police-at-al-aqsa-mosque-for-ramadan-as-palestinians-allege-curbs/): Police say forces will be stationed day and night while Palestinian officials say access and preparations are being restricted.
- [French President Emmanuel Macron Lands In Mumbai Ahead Of Key Talks With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/french-president-emmanuel-macron-lands-in-mumbai-ahead-of-key-talks-with-pm-modi/): French President Macron Lands In Mumbai Ahead Of Key Talks With PM Modi
- [Supporters mourn Alexey Navalny two years after his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/supporters-mourn-alexey-navalny-two-years-after-his-death/): Two years after Alexey Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony, supporters gathered at his Moscow grave.
- [What’s the fallout from Israel’s land grab?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/whats-the-fallout-from-israels-land-grab/): Israel takes another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank.
- [‘Joyful yet tearful’: Khalil Hathaleen on charges for Yinon Levi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/joyful-yet-tearful-khalil-hathaleen-on-charges-for-yinon-levi/): Awdah Hathaleen’s brother says Israeli prosecutors’ plan to indict settler Yinon Levi is welcome, but not enough.
- [In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/in-argentina-locals-are-taking-loans-to-buy-food/): Argentinians are taking on loans, selling their belongings, and living on credit cards to pay for basics including food.
- [From Masala Dosa To Machine Learning: Tejaswi Surya Hosts US Ambassador Sergio Gor In Bengaluru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/from-masala-dosa-to-machine-learning-tejaswi-surya-hosts-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-in-bengaluru/): In addition, the BJP MP held a review meeting with senior officials of GAIL (India) Limited regarding the progress of City Gas Distribution works in Jayanagar and Basavanagudi.
- [UK Govt Reverses Decision, Says All Local Elections Will Go Ahead After Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/uk-govt-reverses-decision-says-all-local-elections-will-go-ahead-after-backlash/): The decision to delay the May local elections in 30 districts had faced intense criticism since it was first announced last month.
- ['Nepal, Bhutan, And…': Yunus Rakes Up India's 'Seven Sisters' Ahead Of New Govt Formation In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/nepal-bhutan-and-yunus-rakes-up-indias-seven-sisters-ahead-of-new-govt-formation-in-bangladesh/): Outgoing interim adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked significant concerns by invoking India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ alongside Nepal and Bhutan as a singular region combined with Bangladesh
- [Australia lose to Sri Lanka by eight wickets, staring at T20 World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/australia-lose-to-sri-lanka-by-eight-wickets-staring-at-t20-world-cup-exit/): Nissanka’s unbeaten century batters former champions Australia, who now need other results to go their way to survive.
- [Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/bangladeshs-interim-leader-yunus-steps-down-as-new-govt-set-to-take-over/): ‘Let the practice of democracy continue,’ said Yunus, who has overseen country’s post-uprising transition since 2024.
- [US Envoy Sergio Gor Visits Indian Army's Western Command With Indo-Pacific Command Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/us-envoy-sergio-gor-visits-indian-armys-western-command-with-indo-pacific-command-chief/): Meetings in Chandigarh focused on security dynamics along the western front as Indo-Pacific delegation tours India.
- [Business and limbs destroyed by Israel, Gaza family rebuilds bakery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/business-and-limbs-destroyed-by-israel-gaza-family-rebuilds-bakery/): Israeli missiles destroyed not just the Qahman family’s business, but many of their limbs as well.
- [Driven by money, pushed by passion: Migrant tea pickers of Kerala, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/driven-by-money-pushed-by-passion-migrant-tea-pickers-of-kerala-india/): The migrant workforce is the backbone of the Indian economy, and Kerala is among the biggest beneficiaries.
- [Gold Rush Grips South African Town As Fortune Seekers Arrive With Shovels And Trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/gold-rush-grips-south-african-town-as-fortune-seekers-arrive-with-shovels-and-trucks/): Dozens began digging in early February after soil believed to contain gold was discovered, with prices soaring past $5,000 an ounce.
- ['Let Democracy Continue': Bangladesh's Yunus Steps Down Ahead Of Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/let-democracy-continue-bangladeshs-yunus-steps-down-ahead-of-tarique-rahmans-swearing-in/): Yunus now hands over power following a landslide victory by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in last week’s elections.
- [Europe’s Israel policy faces a democratic test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/europes-israel-policy-faces-a-democratic-test/): Citizens have invoked the EU’s own human rights clause to demand suspension of its partnership with Israel.
- [Six people killed, 46 injured in Brazil highway bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/six-people-killed-46-injured-in-brazil-highway-bus-crash/): Bus’s rear tyre bursts, causing it to overturn on the BR-153 highway.
- [New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/new-israeli-housing-plan-near-jerusalem-slammed-as-disguised-annexation/): Israel plans to build thousands of settlement homes near Jerusalem, in effect expanding city’s borders, activists say.
- [Iran launches naval drills ahead of US nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/iran-launches-naval-drills-ahead-of-us-nuclear-talks/): Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks.
- [Iran Says US Stance On Nuclear Issue ‘More Realistic’ Ahead Of Second Round Of Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/iran-says-us-stance-on-nuclear-issue-more-realistic-ahead-of-second-round-of-talks/): The comments come as Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Geneva to lead a diplomatic and expert delegation for indirect talks with the US.
- [Pakistan Spent Record Money On US Lobbying Firms Before Op Sindoor, Now Cuts Ties: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/pakistan-spent-record-money-on-us-lobbying-firms-before-op-sindoor-now-cuts-ties-report/): Islamabad’s lobbying push peaked at $600,000 a month before the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, but spending has since fallen below New Delhi’s.
- [Israel to restart land registration in West Bank. What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/israel-to-restart-land-registration-in-west-bank-what-that-means/): The land registration process will apply to Area C of the occupied West Bank, which is under complete Israeli control.
- [UN staffers back Francesca Albanese, condemn European ministers for attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/un-staffers-back-francesca-albanese-condemn-european-ministers-for-attacks/): United Staff for Gaza, group of UN staffers, backs the special rapporteur after pro-Israel NGO floats disinformation.
- [Dozens of Australian ISIL relatives freed from Syria’s Roj camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/dozens-of-australian-isil-relatives-freed-from-syrias-roj-camp/): Families of 34 Australians are set to depart from Damascus, Kurdish authorities say.
- [Iran Launches War Games In Straits Of Hormuz Amid US Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/iran-launches-war-games-in-straits-of-hormuz-amid-us-tensions/): Iranian Navy launches war drills in Strait of Hormuz amidst US carrier buildup and Geneva nuclear talks, highlighting Iran’s resolve in both military and diplomatic arena.
- ['Crackdown On Illegal Content': UK Brings AI Chatbots Under Online Safety Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/16/crackdown-on-illegal-content-uk-brings-ai-chatbots-under-online-safety-rules/): UK expands Online Safety Act to regulate AI chatbots after Grok was used for sexualised deepfakes. Providers must prevent illegal content, says Starmer.
- [As Sri Lanka Scraps Pensions For Its MPs, Here's How India And Neighbours Pay Their Lawmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/as-sri-lanka-scraps-pensions-for-its-mps-heres-how-india-and-neighbours-pay-their-lawmakers/): Lanka has described the move as a moral obligation towards greater accountability since lawmakers should not receive benefits that are out of touch with the common man’s struggles
- [Why The Presence Of Hindu, Buddhist Ministers In Bangladesh Cabinet Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/why-the-presence-of-hindu-buddhist-ministers-in-bangladesh-cabinet-matters/): The appointment of these ministers comes at a time when Bangladesh has seen major incidents of violence against religious minorities.
- [LIVE: Israel steps up attacks, land takeover across occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/live-israel-steps-up-attacks-land-takeover-across-occupied-west-bank/): Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes – Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank.
- [Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-announces-run-for-president-in-2028/): Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption.
- [‘CEOs Of Chanel, Alphabet, Adobe Are Indian’: Macron Hails India’s Global Innovation Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ceos-of-chanel-alphabet-adobe-are-indian-macron-hails-indias-global-innovation-leadership/): Macron praised India’s innovation, citing Indian-origin CEOs at Alphabet, Adobe, Chanel, and stressed stronger India-France ties in tech and defence.
- [Imran Khan Likely To Be Shifted To Eye Hospital, May Be Allowed To Meet Wife: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/imran-khan-likely-to-be-shifted-to-eye-hospital-may-be-allowed-to-meet-wife-sources/): Sources indicate that Khan is due for another dose of the eye medication Eylea between February 21 and February 26 and may be moved to Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital.
- [‘Good progress’: Iran, US move closer to a nuclear deal after Geneva talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/good-progress-iran-us-move-closer-to-a-nuclear-deal-after-geneva-talks/): Indirect talks in Geneva show progress, but gaps remain over Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile programme.
- [Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de-facto annexation of West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/over-80-un-member-states-condemn-israels-de-facto-annexation-of-west-bank/): UN warns that Israel’s plan will lead to widespread dispossession of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
- [Washington appoints new US envoy on Tibetan human rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/washington-appoints-new-us-envoy-on-tibetan-human-rights/): China has previously criticised the role, accusing the US of interfering in China’s internal affairs.
- [‘Golden Cucumbers’: Inflation And War Pressures Push Russian Vegetable Costs To New High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/golden-cucumbers-inflation-and-war-pressures-push-russian-vegetable-costs-to-new-high/): Cucumber prices in Russia have doubled since December, sparking public outrage. Producers expect prices to ease soon, but inflation and shortages fuel growing frustration.
- [Brazil’s Scooby-Doo-Dressed Cops Go Viral After Busting Phone Thieves At Carnival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/brazils-scooby-doo-dressed-cops-go-viral-after-busting-phone-thieves-at-carnival/): Images and videos of the arrests quickly spread online with many social media users amused by the unusual sight of cartoon characters carrying out real police work.
- [Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/kremlin-official-says-russian-navy-to-stop-wests-seizure-of-merchant-ships/): Russian official says Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow’s oil commit ‘piracy-like attacks’.
- [Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/over-80-film-workers-slam-berlin-festivals-silence-on-israels-gaza-war/): Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale’s ‘anti-Palestinian racism’.
- [US Deploys Over 50 Jets To West Asia Amid Tensions; Iran's Khamenei Warns Against Military Buildup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-deploys-over-50-jets-to-west-asia-amid-tensions-irans-khamenei-warns-against-military-buildup/): The US has deployed over 50 fighter jets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, even as indirect nuclear talks continue in Geneva.
- [Two Killed After Avalanche Hits Popular Ski Resort In Italy, One Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/two-killed-after-avalanche-hits-popular-ski-resort-in-italy-one-critical/): An avalanche at Val Veny in Courmayeur killed two skiers and injured one. Dangerous snow conditions persist in the Aosta Valley, warns Federico Catania.
- [‘So Grave Is The Scale...’: UN-Appointed Panel Flags ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ In Epstein Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/so-grave-is-the-scale-un-appointed-panel-flags-crimes-against-humanity-in-epstein-case/): UN experts say Epstein files point to a “global criminal enterprise” with 1200+ victims and links to powerful people; they call for an independent investigation.
- [After Indus Water Move, India To Stop Ravi Waters To Pakistan As Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Finish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/after-indus-water-move-india-to-stop-ravi-waters-to-pakistan-as-shahpur-kandi-dam-nears-finish/): India plans to block the surplus water flow from the Ravi River to Pakistan as the delayed Shahpur Kandi dam on the J&K–Punjab border heads for completion by March 31.
- [AI Summit 2026 India LIVE Updates: French President Macron To Attend AI Impact Summit In Delhi Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ai-summit-2026-india-live-updates-french-president-macron-to-attend-ai-impact-summit-in-delhi-today/): India AI Summit 2026 Day 3 Live Updates: France has the largest international pavilion, covering 436 sq metres, with 29 companies showcasing AI across several sectors.
- [UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/un-panel-says-epstein-abuses-may-constitute-crimes-against-humanity/): Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
- [Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/man-with-shotgun-running-towards-us-capitol-building-arrested-by-police/): The suspect, identified as Carter Camacho from the US state of Georgia, was wearing a tactical vest and gloves.
- [‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/tug-of-war-democrats-push-trump-to-release-new-york-city-tunnel-funds/): New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.
- [Wildfires Rage In Oklahoma; 150,000 Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/wildfires-rage-in-oklahoma-150000-acres-burned-evacuations-ordered-video/): US National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of northern Illinois, including the Chicago metropolitan area for Wednesday.
- [France arrests nine over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/france-arrests-nine-over-killing-of-far-right-activist-quentin-deranque/): Quentin Deranque, 23, was beaten to death by far-left activists in France’s Lyon last week.
- [Stephen Colbert says CBS barred interview with Texas Democratic candidate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/stephen-colbert-says-cbs-barred-interview-with-texas-democratic-candidate/): US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday’s broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.
- [‘Not Fair’: Zelenskyy Says Trump Putting 'Undue Pressure' On Ukraine, Not Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/not-fair-zelenskyy-says-trump-putting-undue-pressure-on-ukraine-not-russia/): The Ukrainian leader said any proposal requiring Ukraine to give up additional territory in the eastern Donbas region would be firmly rejected.
- [‘Will Be Forced’: Zohran Mamdani Warns New York Property Tax May Rise If Rich Aren’t Taxed More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/will-be-forced-zohran-mamdani-warns-new-york-property-tax-may-rise-if-rich-arent-taxed-more/): Zohran Mamdani said the city faced difficult choices and outlined what he called “two paths to bridge” the shortfall.
- [Gas Leak Suspected After Explosion Injures Five, Including Firefighter, At New York Church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/gas-leak-suspected-after-explosion-injures-five-including-firefighter-at-new-york-church/): Emergency crews had responded to reports of a gas odour inside the building before the explosion struck.
- [What Is ‘Zombie Flower’? Trumpet Plant Linked To Mind-Control Drug In Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/what-is-zombie-flower-trumpet-plant-linked-to-mind-control-drug-in-epstein-files/): Emails show Epstein asking a contact in 2014 to “ask Chris about my trumpet plants at nursery” and forwarding articles describing scopolamine.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1455/): These are the key developments from day 1,455 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Jesse Jackson helped empower US Arabs and raise Palestinian cause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/jesse-jackson-helped-empower-us-arabs-and-raise-palestinian-cause/): Arab American advocates eulogise Jackson as a civil rights giant who embraced their communities and defended Palestine.
- [‘Red Lines Are Clear': JD Vance Says US–Iran Talks Show Limited Progress, Military Option Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/red-lines-are-clear-jd-vance-says-us-iran-talks-show-limited-progress-military-option-open/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a “new window has opened” for a possible agreement.
- ['If They Force Us To Choose...': US Congressman Under Fire For Post Comparing Muslims To Dogs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/if-they-force-us-to-choose-us-congressman-under-fire-for-post-comparing-muslims-to-dogs/): Randy Fine later said his post was a response to comments by Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani.
- [‘They Want To Silence Critics’: Stephen Colbert Slams Trump After CBS Blocks Democrat's Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/they-want-to-silence-critics-stephen-colbert-slams-trump-after-cbs-blocks-democrats-interview/): Stephen Colbert linked the decision to broader political pressure, accusing Trump’s administration and FCC leadership of attempting to silence critics.
- [Vinicius earns Real Madrid 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/vinicius-earns-real-madrid-1-0-win-at-benfica-in-match-marred-by-racism-row/): Match interrupted for several minutes after Madrid’s goalscorer Vinicius Jr accused opponent of racially insulting him.
- [Hamas: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ must stop Israel’s killing in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/hamas-trumps-board-of-peace-must-stop-israels-killing-in-gaza/): ‘War of genocide against the Strip is still ongoing’, Hamas says, warning the board not to act as ‘cover’.
- [US immigration judge rejects Trump bid to deport Columbia student Mahdawi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-immigration-judge-rejects-trump-bid-to-deport-columbia-student-mahdawi/): Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student activist, faced deportation proceedings amid a protest crackdown under Trump.
- [Tributes pour in after US civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/tributes-pour-in-after-us-civil-rights-icon-jesse-jackson-dies-at-84/): World leaders share memories of Jackson, a leader of the US civil rights movement who passed away on Tuesday.
- [Humanoid robots perform advanced martial arts at Chinese New Year gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/humanoid-robots-perform-advanced-martial-arts-at-chinese-new-year-gala/): Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world.
- [Donald Trump Announces ‘Massive’ Japan Investments In US Projects After Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/donald-trump-announces-massive-japan-investments-in-us-projects-after-trade-deal/): Trump said the first tranche of investments will cover energy and critical minerals projects in Texas, Ohio and Georgia.
- [Glove DNA Yields No Hits In Database As Search For Missing NBC Anchor’s Mother Enters Day 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/glove-dna-yields-no-hits-in-database-as-search-for-missing-nbc-anchors-mother-enters-day-17/): DNA from gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home did not match any CODIS profiles. Search for the missing 84-year-old continues, with Savannah Guthrie urging public help.
- [Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/warner-bros-rejects-latest-paramount-bid-but-open-to-best-and-final-offer/): The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.
- [Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/colombia-to-resume-peace-talks-with-ecg-after-temporary-suspension/): Colombia’s largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.
- [Amid Nuclear Talks, Iran Signals Openness To Verification As US Military Build-Up Heightens Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/amid-nuclear-talks-iran-signals-openness-to-verification-as-us-military-build-up-heightens-tensions/): Tehran’s verification signal comes as negotiators agree on guiding principles while Washington increases military pressure in the region.
- [Man Wearing Tactical Vest Runs Toward US Capitol Carrying Loaded Shotgun, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/man-wearing-tactical-vest-runs-toward-us-capitol-carrying-loaded-shotgun-arrested/): US Capitol Police arrested an 18-year-old with a loaded shotgun, extra ammo, and gear on the West Front.
- [Why Israel’s annexation threatens Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/why-israels-annexation-threatens-jordan/): Israel’s plans to claim parts of the occupied West Bank as ‘state property’ is raising concerns in neighbouring Jordan.
- [Sheinbaum says Mexico declines Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/sheinbaum-says-mexico-declines-trumps-board-of-peace-invite/): Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said she has turned down an invitation from Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace.”
- [US president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contracts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-presidents-son-eric-trump-invests-in-drone-maker-with-govt-contracts/): Israel’s Xtend recently won US Defense Department contract, is bidding for another before merger with JFB Construction.
- [Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/thousands-in-kosovo-rally-against-war-crimes-trial-of-ex-kla-commanders/): Special court in The Hague hears closing arguments this week in the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders.
- [‘Journey of hell’: Migrants in Libya endure torture, rape, forced labour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/journey-of-hell-migrants-in-libya-endure-torture-rape-forced-labour/): A new UN report says migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Libya are being forcibly rounded up and abused.
- [Yemeni Americans feel ‘betrayed’ as Trump revokes immigration protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/yemeni-americans-feel-betrayed-as-trump-revokes-immigration-protections/): Prominent Trump supporter Amer Ghalib says US decision to nix deportation protection for Yemenis ‘very unfortunate’.
- [US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-and-iran-reach-guiding-principles-in-geneva-nuclear-talks/): The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.
- [China Showcases Kung Fu Robots At Lunar New Year Gala, Videos Go Viral On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/china-showcases-kung-fu-robots-at-lunar-new-year-gala-videos-go-viral-on-social-media/): China showcased advanced humanoid robots performing kung fu at the Spring Festival Gala, with Unitree planning up to 20,000 units and a Shanghai listing.
- [Who should control our digital world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/who-should-control-our-digital-world/): A few tech corporations control most of the world’s data. Some countries have been fighting to change that.
- [‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ive-heard-nothing-but-great-things-lebron-james-says-of-israel/): Backlash came swiftly for basketball star LeBron James after saying he’s heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.
- [Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Jose Jeri in latest shake-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/perus-congress-votes-to-remove-president-jose-jeri-in-latest-shake-up/): Jeri is the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office by an act of Congress.
- [US judge says wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-judge-says-wrongfully-deported-kilmar-abrego-garcia-cant-be-re-detained/): Judge says Trump administration has made ‘one empty threat after another’ to deport Salvadoran national to Africa.
- [Macron Condemns Pahalgam, Delhi Terror Attacks; Backs India's Fight Against Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/macron-condemns-pahalgam-delhi-terror-attacks-backs-indias-fight-against-terrorism/): Both leaders expressed “unequivocal and strong” condemnation of terrorism and violent extremism in all forms, including cross-border attacks.
- [US kills 11 people in three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/us-kills-11-people-in-three-strikes-on-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessels/): President Donald Trump’s campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.
- [Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/tarique-rahman-sworn-in-as-prime-minister-of-bangladesh/): Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.
- ['​Mohsin Naqvi Is Threatening Us': Imran Khan's Sisters Say 'Asim Munir Regime' Wants To Kill Former PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/mohsin-naqvi-is-threatening-us-imran-khans-sisters-say-asim-munir-regime-wants-to-kill-former-pm/): Imran Khan’s sisters allege the Asim Munir regime aims to kill the jailed leader and claim threats from Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s interior minister and PCB chief
- [Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump Administration Of ‘Cover-Up’ In Epstein Case: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/hillary-clinton-accuses-trump-administration-of-cover-up-in-epstein-case-report/): Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a cover-up in handling Epstein files, calls for public testimony, and denies any connection to Epstein.
- [‘Jai Ho’: Macron’s Greeting At Mumbai Event Draws Applause From PM Modi | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/jai-ho-macrons-greeting-at-mumbai-event-draws-applause-from-pm-modi-watch/): Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi launched the India-France Year of Innovation in Mumbai, highlighting strong Indo-French ties.
- [Deadly explosion rocks Russian military site near St Petersburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/deadly-explosion-rocks-russian-military-site-near-st-petersburg/): Russian media report at least three people killed when the military police facility in Sertolovo collapses after blast.
- [Iran Says Understanding On Main Principles Reached With US On Tehran's Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/iran-says-understanding-on-main-principles-reached-with-us-on-tehrans-nuclear-programme/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the discussions with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were “very serious” and marked a step forward compared to the previous round.
- [11 Killed As US Strikes Three Boats Over Alleged Drug Smuggling In Pacific, Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/11-killed-as-us-strikes-three-boats-over-alleged-drug-smuggling-in-pacific-caribbean/): US Southern Command struck three terrorist vessels, killing 11 narco-terrorists in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. No US casualties reported.
- [‘Grave Matter’: Senior Imam Says Israel Barred Him From Entering Al-Aqsa Mosque Ahead Of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/grave-matter-senior-imam-says-israel-barred-him-from-entering-al-aqsa-mosque-ahead-of-ramadan/): Sheikh Muhammad al-Abbasi told the media that he had been banned from the mosque for one week, with the order subject to renewal.
- [Afghanistan Releases 3 Pakistani Soldiers Captured During October Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/afghanistan-releases-3-pakistani-soldiers-captured-during-october-border-clashes/): Three Pakistani soldiers captured during October 2025 border clashes were released by the Taliban to a Saudi Arabian delegation amid ongoing tensions over TTP presence.
- [EU opens probe into online global retailer Shein after sex-doll scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/eu-opens-probe-into-online-global-retailer-shein-after-sex-doll-scandal/): Investigation to focus on e-commerce platform’s alleged sale of illicit goods and ‘addictive design’.
- [Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 2 – Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/latin-america-in-the-shadow-of-the-us-ep-2-wars/): The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era.
- [Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/irans-khamenei-maintains-tough-rhetoric-with-us-despite-nuclear-talks/): Tehran’s chief diplomat says some ‘guiding principles’ are agreed, but the supreme leader presents a different tone.
- [LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid – Champions League playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/live-benfica-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-playoff/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Lisbon.
- [Strategic Upgrade To Innovation Push: 21 Big Takeaways From Macron's India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/strategic-upgrade-to-innovation-push-21-big-takeaways-from-macrons-india-visit/): PM Modi hosted Macron for wide-ranging talks in Mumbai, hours after the French leader arrived on a three-day visit to India.
- [Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Bangladesh Opposition Leader In Dhaka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-meets-bangladesh-opposition-leader-in-dhaka/): Vikram Misri along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Dhaka to attend the inauguration of the newly elected government.
- [Missiles fly as 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks kick off in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/missiles-fly-as-3rd-round-of-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-kick-off-in-geneva/): Ukraine’s lead negotiator says Kyiv will work ‘constructively’ but ‘without excessive expectations’.
- [Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-age-84/): US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential black political figures in US history, has died.
- [Has Bangladesh’s new PM named student leaders to his cabinet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/has-bangladeshs-new-pm-named-student-leaders-to-his-cabinet/): Newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman’s cabinet has two leaders who rose to prominence in the 2024 uprising. Why?
- [Glacier grafting: How an Indigenous art is countering water scarcity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/glacier-grafting-how-an-indigenous-art-is-countering-water-scarcity/): Residents in the northern part of the country are creating artificial glaciers to tackle climate change.
- ['Guiding Principles Agreed': Iran Says Second Round Of Nuclear Talks With US 'Constructive'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/guiding-principles-agreed-iran-says-second-round-of-nuclear-talks-with-us-constructive/): This round follows the first talks held earlier in February, after previous negotiations collapsed during last year’s Iran-Israel war.
- [4.4-Billion-Year-Old 'Black Box' Found, May Contain Secrets Of Earth's Earliest Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/4-4-billion-year-old-black-box-found-may-contain-secrets-of-earths-earliest-days/): Researchers describe the Jack Hills zircons as a kind of “black box” of Earth’s early history, preserving critical clues from a time otherwise lost to geological processes
- [After dozens died in Israeli jails, death penalty law rattles Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/after-dozens-died-in-israeli-jails-death-penalty-law-rattles-palestinians/): Palestinian prisoners alarmed by reported preparations in Israeli jails to carry out executions.
- [Who are Bangladesh’s new cabinet members?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/who-are-bangladeshs-new-cabinet-members/): Tarique Rahman of the BNP is sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh. His cabinet appointments are also revealed.
- [Ramadan Mubarak 2026: Hear greetings in different languages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/ramadan-mubarak-2026-hear-greetings-in-different-languages/): Here is how to convey wishes during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world.
- [17 Killed As Militant Attacks Target Checkpoints, Police Stations In Northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/17-killed-as-militant-attacks-target-checkpoints-police-stations-in-northwest-pakistan/): The latest incidents come as Pakistan’s security forces face intensifying insurgencies in the southern and northern provinces bordering Afghanistan.
- [Om Birla Attends Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In, Hands Over PM Modi’s Invite To Visit India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/om-birla-attends-tarique-rahmans-swearing-in-hands-over-pm-modis-invite-to-visit-india/): Om Birla represented India at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in in Dhaka, delivered Narendra Modi’s invitation, and discussed regional cooperation with leaders from Maldives and Bhutan.
- [Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupied West Bank homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/settlers-repeatedly-chasing-palestinians-out-of-occupied-west-bank-homes/): Israeli settler attacks are driving Palestinian Bedouins from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
- [Swiss commentator slams ‘Zionist’ Israeli bobsleigh team at Winter Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/swiss-commentator-slams-zionist-israeli-bobsleigh-team-at-winter-olympics/): Stefan Reina’s commentary on the Israeli team’s run in Cortina focused on the athletes’ support of the genocide in Gaza.
- [The injustice in Chagos continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/the-injustice-in-chagos-continues/): Expressions of regret have not translated into enabling return or providing reparations.
- [Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Cabinet Has One Hindu Minister: Who Is Nitai Roy Chowdhury?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahmans-cabinet-has-one-hindu-minister-who-is-nitai-roy-chowdhury/): Nitai Roy Chowdhury is a veteran Bangladeshi politician and lawyer who currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Meets Macron, Ajit Pawar Plane Crash CBI Demand & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/news18-evening-digest-pm-modi-meets-macron-ajit-pawar-plane-crash-cbi-demand-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Khamenei’s Challenge To Trump Amid High Tensions; Australia Knocked Out Of 2026 T20 World Cup After Zimbabwe-Ireland Washout
- [Iran’s Khamenei says US will not be able to destroy government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/irans-khamenei-says-us-will-not-be-able-to-destroy-government/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has taken aim at Donald Trump.
- [Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/israeli-settlers-displace-15-palestinian-families-in-west-bank-official/): Israeli settlers forced the families to dismantle homes in the Jordan Valley, a village leader tells Wafa news agency.
- [Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/video-humanoid-robots-take-centre-stage-at-chinas-lunar-new-year-show/): Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.
- ['Alongside Legends Of Indian Cinema': Macron Meets Bollywood Stars In Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/alongside-legends-of-indian-cinema-macron-meets-bollywood-stars-in-mumbai/): Among those present were actors Anil Kapoor, Richa Chadha, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Tiwari, director Zoya Akhtar, and others.
- [BNP Win Opens Door For Reset In Bangladesh Ties But Jamaat Surge, Pakistan Raise Red Flags | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/bnp-win-opens-door-for-reset-in-bangladesh-ties-but-jamaat-surge-pakistan-raise-red-flags-exclusive/): India’s immediate priority, sources say, will be ensuring the safety and security of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh under the new regime
- [Kung Fu Robots Steal The Show At Chinese New Year 2026 Gala, See Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/kung-fu-robots-steal-the-show-at-chinese-new-year-2026-gala-see-photos/): The kung fu robots of Chinese New Year 2026 represented a playful yet profound blending of heritage and innovation.
- [Tehran Fires Live Missiles Into Strait Of Hormuz Amid Nuclear Talks With US In Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/tehran-fires-live-missiles-into-strait-of-hormuz-amid-nuclear-talks-with-us-in-geneva/): Iran fired live missiles and closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz during IRGC-led drills as nuclear talks began in Geneva with US envoys, amid Khamenei’s challenge to Trump.
- [Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/mapping-forced-displacements-and-settler-attacks-by-israel-in-the-west-bank/): Israeli military incursions and settler attacks forced more than 37,000 Palestinians to leave their homes in 2025.
- [‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/jordan-is-next-west-bank-annexation-signals-silent-transfer/): Jordan warns of war as Israel’s ‘silent transfer’ in the occupied West Bank becomes an operational reality.
- [Gaza aid figures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/gaza-aid-figures/): We compare and contrast the US ambassador to the UN’s claim that 4,000 trucks enter Gaza weekly with the actual numbers.
- [Australia refuses to repatriate ISIL relatives from Syrian camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/17/australia-refuses-to-repatriate-isil-relatives-from-syrian-camp/): Australia is refusing to repatriate 34 women and children held in a camp in northern Syria.
- [Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/trump-says-uks-starmer-making-a-big-mistake-with-chagos-islands-deal/): The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran.
- [Israeli army says Ramadan Kareem while oppressing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/israeli-army-says-ramadan-kareem-while-oppressing-palestinians/): As Palestinians welcome Ramadan, Israel is restricting the entry at Al-Aqsa Mosque to 10,000 worshippers.
- [Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russias-putin-meets-cuban-fm-says-us-restrictions-unacceptable/): Meeting comes as White House says it wants to see ‘dramatic changes very soon’ in Cuba, calls government ‘failing’.
- [‘Don’t Give Away Diego Garcia’: Trump Warns UK’s Starmer Over Indian Ocean Base Amid Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/dont-give-away-diego-garcia-trump-warns-uks-starmer-over-indian-ocean-base-amid-iran-tensions/): Trump said the Indian Ocean base would be crucial if Washington moves ahead with military action on Iran, even as the US backed the UK’s Chagos deal.
- [What Is Freedom.gov? Inside The US Plan For A Portal To Access Content Banned In Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/what-is-freedom-gov-inside-the-us-plan-for-a-portal-to-access-content-banned-in-europe/): Washington is developing a website aimed at expanding access to restricted online content, a move that could raise tensions with European regulators.
- [Law enforcement says eight killed by avalanche in California mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/law-enforcement-says-eight-killed-by-avalanche-in-california-mountains/): One person remains missing after a heavy avalanche engulfed a group of skiers in the US’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
- [UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/unsc-moves-gaza-meeting-to-avoid-clash-with-trumps-board-of-peace/): UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza ‘ceasefire’ and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.
- [Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/is-isil-on-the-verge-of-becoming-a-regional-threat-once-again/): The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq.
- [How a robodog triggered an Indian academic scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/how-a-robodog-triggered-an-indian-academic-scandal/): An Indian university is facing backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation at an AI summit.
- [US Says ‘Wise’ For Iran To Strike Deal With Trump As Israel Puts Civil Defence Forces On Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-says-wise-for-iran-to-strike-deal-with-trump-as-israel-puts-civil-defence-forces-on-alert/): The White House urges Iran to make a nuclear deal as tensions rise, while it fortifies nuclear sites and US military assets increase in the region.
- [Lady Luck Turns ₹3.7 Lakh Gold Biscuit Buy Into Gold Mercedes For Sri Lankan Expat In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/lady-luck-turns-%e2%82%b93-7-lakh-gold-biscuit-buy-into-gold-mercedes-for-sri-lankan-expat-in-dubai/): A Sri Lankan expat in Dubai won a gold Mercedes after a Dh15,000 gold purchase earned him a winning raffle coupon.
- [Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/leila-shahid-palestinian-diplomat-dies-in-france-aged-76/): Tributes pour in for former Palestinian envoy to France and EU, remembered as ‘voice for justice, freedom and peace’.
- [Mark Zuckerberg appears to be ‘served’ new lawsuit upon arrival at court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/mark-zuckerberg-appears-to-be-served-new-lawsuit-upon-arrival-at-court/): A man handed Mark Zuckerberg a stack of papers and said “you’ve been served with a summons and complaint.”
- [After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/after-health-rumours-uae-president-mbz-seen-meeting-with-us-lawmaker/): US Senator Graham claims the UAE royal is ‘as sharp as I’ve ever seen him’ in Abu Dhabi encounter.
- [‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs Rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/board-of-peace-reality-vs-rhetoric/): Trump’s “Board of Peace” is pledging five billion dollars to rebuild Gaza and thousands of foreign troops.
- [102-Year-Old Taiwanese Tycoon ‘Rescued’ By Kids After Secret Marriage Sparks Family Drama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/102-year-old-taiwanese-tycoon-rescued-by-kids-after-secret-marriage-sparks-family-drama/): Wang, a 102-year-old millionaire in Taipei, secretly married his caregiver Lai, sparking a dramatic hospital altercation with his family.
- [Mark Zuckerberg To Testify Before US Jury In Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Involving Meta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/mark-zuckerberg-to-testify-before-us-jury-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-involving-meta/): Zuckerberg will testify before a jury after Meta and YouTube were accused of intentionally designing addictive features that hooked a now-20-year-old woman as a child.
- [Prince Harry’s Attempt To Contact Elder Brother William Via Mediator Was Rejected: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/prince-harrys-attempt-to-contact-elder-brother-william-via-mediator-was-rejected-report/): Prince Harry tried reconnecting with Prince William via a mediator, but William refused. Their estrangement persists, with tensions detailed in Omid Scobie’s biography.
- [French Far-Right Activist Killing: 11 Held, Including Parliamentary Aide. What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/french-far-right-activist-killing-11-held-including-parliamentary-aide-what-we-know-so-far/): The incident has intensified political tensions ahead of France’s municipal elections in March and the 2027 presidential race.
- [Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/iranian-families-mark-protest-killings-as-schools-observe-strikes/): Teachers’ strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.
- [India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/india-beat-netherlands-to-clean-sweep-group-before-t20-world-cup-super-8s/): Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.
- [She took on Britain’s Palestine Action ban. Then she won.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/she-took-on-britains-palestine-action-ban-then-she-won/): Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.
- [LIVE: Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan – Champions League playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/live-bodo-glimt-vs-inter-milan-champions-league-playoff/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Norwegian minnows take on the Italian giants.
- [US says that it will review Moderna flu vaccine it previously declined](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-says-that-it-will-review-moderna-flu-vaccine-it-previously-declined/): The pharmaceutical giant expressed optimism that its new flu shot would be available this year, after approval concerns.
- [Taliban’s New Law Allows Men To Physically Punish Their Wives If Injuries Aren't Severe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/talibans-new-law-allows-men-to-physically-punish-their-wives-if-injuries-arent-severe/): The Taliban’s new penal code legalising domestic violence has been condemned by Rawadari which called for action by the United Nations and international bodies.
- [Dog Gatecrashes Winter Olympics Race, Crosses Finish Line Alongside Skiers | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/dog-gatecrashes-winter-olympics-race-crosses-finish-line-alongside-skiers-watch/): After crossing the line, Nazghul wandered through the finish area, briefly approaching athletes as they completed their runs.
- [Real Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/real-madrids-vinicius-to-have-alleged-racist-abuse-investigated-by-uefa/): Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.
- [No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/no-breakthrough-no-breakdown-in-russia-ukraine-talks-in-geneva/): Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains what happened—and what didn’t—at the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks.
- [Still Together | Ep 2 – New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/still-together-ep-2-new-york/): Amid a global polycrisis, new arrivals in New York face a fractured city where sanctuary feels ever more out of reach.
- [Denmark’s King Visits Greenland In Show Of Unity Amid Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/denmarks-king-visits-greenland-in-show-of-unity-amid-trumps-threats/): King Frederik visits Nuuk, showing unity with Greenland amid US President Trump’s threats in the island. He will tour local sites and travel to Maniitsoq and Kangerlussuaq.
- [US Official In Bengaluru To Boost AI Collaboration, Bilateral Tech Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-official-in-bengaluru-to-boost-ai-collaboration-bilateral-tech-ties/): After Bengaluru, the team will attend the AI Impact Summit in the national capital, where they will promote the American AI Exports Program.
- ['Aunties, Not Algorithms': Singapore Offers US Singles A Blind Date With State-Backed Matchmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/aunties-not-algorithms-singapore-offers-us-singles-a-blind-date-with-state-backed-matchmakers/): Instead of using software to find a match, the winners will be paired by a panel of three well-known “aunties”.
- [Which Country Is Called The Chocolate Capital Of The World — And Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/which-country-is-called-the-chocolate-capital-of-the-world-and-why/): Belgium, the Chocolate Capital of the World, produces over 2 lakh tonnes annually, boasts 2,000 chocolatiers, and is famed for Jean Neuhaus’s pralines and strict quality standards.
- [Satellite Images Show Iran Repairing, Fortifying Nuclear Sites Amid US Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/satellite-images-show-iran-repairing-fortifying-nuclear-sites-amid-us-tensions/): The images show that Iran has built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it with soil, effectively hiding it from view.
- [Man Accused Of Leaving Girlfriend To Die On Austria’s Highest Peak Faces Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/man-accused-of-leaving-girlfriend-to-die-on-austrias-highest-peak-faces-trial/): Prosecutors say the more experienced climber failed to turn back or seek help in time.
- [‘When Friends Connect…’: France's Macron Shares AI-Generated Photo With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/when-friends-connect-frances-macron-shares-ai-generated-photo-with-pm-modi/): Emmanuel Macron shared an AI-generated image with PM Modi ahead of attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India-France ties.
- [38 Killed, 27 Injured In Gas Explosion At Nigeria Lead Mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/38-killed-27-injured-in-gas-explosion-at-nigeria-lead-mine/): At least 38 killed in a gas explosion at Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state, Nigeria. Carbon monoxide poisoning cited as cause.
- [Explosion Rocks Tehran Amid High US Tensions, Smoke Billows Into Sky | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/explosion-rocks-tehran-amid-high-us-tensions-smoke-billows-into-sky-video/): Explosion Rocks Tehran Amid High US Tensions, Smoke Billows Into Sky | Video
- [Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/japans-sanae-takaichi-reappointed-as-pm/): Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.
- [Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-talks-all-the-mediation-efforts-and-where-they-stand/): Nearly four years into Russia’s war on Ukraine, multiple peace efforts have been started, but no end is in sight.
- [‘Modi Opened The Doors For India’: Serbian President Vučić Hails PM’s Charisma, Statecraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/modi-opened-the-doors-for-india-serbian-president-vucic-hails-pms-charisma-statecraft/): Hailing India’s foreign policy, Serbian President Vučić said, “…At the end, all doors, gates are opened…That is serious statecraft.”
- ['Called Me An Indian Dog': Sikh Nurse Left With Broken Nose In Racial Attack In Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/called-me-an-indian-dog-sikh-nurse-left-with-broken-nose-in-racial-attack-in-australia/): Singh told media that he was confronted by three men while training inside a gym in Corio at around 11 pm.
- [From World Leaders To Tech Titans: PM Modi Holds 9 Back-To-Back Meetings In A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/from-world-leaders-to-tech-titans-pm-modi-holds-9-back-to-back-meetings-in-a-day/): Meetings with leaders from Europe, Central Asia and neighbours focus on AI, trade, technology and the India-EU FTA.
- [Are Liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts Dangerous? All You Need To Know Amid UK MPs’ Demand For Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/are-liquid-brazilian-butt-lifts-dangerous-all-you-need-to-know-amid-uk-mps-demand-for-ban/): Liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts Explained: UK MPs say lack of regulation has created a “wild west” environment where procedures are performed in garden sheds, hotels and public toilets
- [Trump’s Red, White And Gold Paint To Replace Kennedy-Era Colours On New Air Force One Fleet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/trumps-red-white-and-gold-paint-to-replace-kennedy-era-colours-on-new-air-force-one-fleet/): Donald Trump’s proposed darker palette, which includes deep navy blue and gold accents, had drawn attention for its resemblance to the colors of his personal Boeing 757.
- [Farhan leads Pakistan into T20 World Cup Super Eights as Namibia crumble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/farhan-leads-pakistan-into-t20-world-cup-super-eights-as-namibia-crumble/): Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo as Sahibzada Farhan hits his first T20 international century.
- [Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/israel-kills-two-in-gaza-blocks-thousands-from-medical-exit-through-rafah/): The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says.
- [Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/life-on-hold-stories-of-displacement-from-the-ukraine-war/): What does it mean to put your life on hold when war forces you to leave home?
- [Facebook, TikTok suspended in Gabon under regulator’s order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/facebook-tiktok-suspended-in-gabon-under-regulators-order/): Gabonese authorities impose indefinite social media blackout, citing risks to social cohesion and national stability.
- [Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/pro-palestine-activists-acquitted-of-burglary-at-israeli-arms-site-in-uk/): Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
- [Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom Olympic gold medal at Winter Games 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/mikaela-shiffrin-wins-slalom-olympic-gold-medal-at-winter-games-2026/): American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women’s slalom at Tofane.
- [Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/why-is-the-us-targeting-cubas-global-medical-missions/): Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.
- [US, Israel Could Launch Major Military Operation Against Iran 'Very Soon': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/us-israel-could-launch-major-military-operation-against-iran-very-soon-report/): Sources familiar with the situation say the plan would be far larger in scope than last year’s 12‑day conflict and could last for weeks if it goes ahead.
- [How Jamaat Conquered Bangladesh’s Districts Bordering Bengal: Decoding The 5 Key Factors | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/how-jamaat-conquered-bangladeshs-districts-bordering-bengal-decoding-the-5-key-factors-exclusive/): Jamaat-e-Islami’s wins came primarily from areas along the Indo-Bangladesh border. News18 decodes the five key factors that led to their victory
- [After Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says Russia Delaying Ukraine Deal: 'Made Some Progress But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/after-peace-talks-zelenskyy-says-russia-delaying-ukraine-deal-made-some-progress-but/): Ukraine and Russia made progress at US-brokered Geneva talks, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but key issues like Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remain unresolved amid ongoing attacks.
- [Joint Command, Hefty Perks: Pakistan Sets Conditions For Deployment Of Troops In Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/joint-command-hefty-perks-pakistan-sets-conditions-for-deployment-of-troops-in-gaza/): Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has discussed the deployment of troops in post-war Gaza with all stakeholders as part of the proposed stabilisation force.
- [‘Built By Hindus On Their Property’: Texas Activist Faces Netizens’ Ire Over Lord Hanuman Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/built-by-hindus-on-their-property-texas-activist-faces-netizens-ire-over-lord-hanuman-statue/): Carlos Turcios shared a video of the towering statue on X, framing it as a sign of a cultural “invasion” linked to Indian immigration.
- [ICC Judges Sanctioned By Trump Say Credit Cards, Google Accounts Were Cancelled: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/icc-judges-sanctioned-by-trump-say-credit-cards-google-accounts-were-cancelled-report/): Judges targeted over investigations involving the US and Israel say the sanctions disrupted finances and daily life while raising concerns over pressure on the court.
- [Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/vonns-skis-didnt-release-in-olympic-crash-as-safety-concerns-resurface/): ‘Smart binding’ system in development, but costs are a concern as well as whether skiers really want it.
- [Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/trumps-board-of-peace-meets-whos-in-whos-out-whats-on-the-agenda/): Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
- [Calculated hypocrisy: Why Western powers court Beijing but rely on US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/calculated-hypocrisy-why-western-powers-court-beijing-but-rely-on-us/): Economic engagement with China does not amount to strategic realignment.
- [Israeli minister wants to cancel ‘damned’ Oslo Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/israeli-minister-wants-to-cancel-damned-oslo-accords/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his Religious Zionist Party wants to ‘cancel the damned Oslo Accords’.
- [Beauty Filter Fails Mid-Live, Chinese Influencer Loses 1.4 Lakh Followers | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/beauty-filter-fails-mid-live-chinese-influencer-loses-1-4-lakh-followers-video/): The incident has gone viral on social media, with many users sharing clips of the moment the filter glitched.
- [After Geneva Talks, US Says It Will Deter Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons 'One Way Or Another'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/after-geneva-talks-us-says-it-will-deter-iran-from-acquiring-nuclear-weapons-one-way-or-another/): US vows to block Iran from nuclear arms. Geneva talks set principles, but US military buildup and Iran’s Hormuz drills raise tensions.
- [Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-begins-as-impact-of-genocide-is-still-felt-in-gaza/): Palestinians are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza where the impact of Israel’s war is still felt.
- [Bulgaria ⁠to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19 after protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/bulgaria-%e2%81%a0to-hold-snap-parliamentary-election-on-april-19-after-protests/): Eighth vote in just five years follows government resignation after weeks of protests over budget, alleged corruption.
- [Video: Sara Duterte announces run for presidency of Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/video-sara-duterte-announces-run-for-presidency-of-philippines/): Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced she will run for president in 2028.
- [Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months: What’s going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/pakistans-punjab-police-kill-900-people-in-eight-months-whats-going-on/): Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime.
- [Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/tested-on-palestinians-epstein-israels-barak-pushed-spy-tech-in-nigeria/): Investigation reveals how Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak marketed Israeli surveillance tech to profit from Nigeria.
- [Surprise Shark Caught On Cam For First Time In Antarctica's Freezing Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/surprise-shark-caught-on-cam-for-first-time-in-antarcticas-freezing-waters/): Scientists recorded the first-ever video footage of a shark swimming in the freezing waters near Antarctica, challenging the long-held belief that sharks didn’t exist there.
- [The Internet 'Blinks Twice' At Parallels Between This HBO Thriller And Jeffrey Epstein Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/the-internet-blinks-twice-at-parallels-between-this-hbo-thriller-and-jeffrey-epstein-island/): Blink Twice follows Frida and other young women who are lured to a tech billionaire’s private island, only to experience disturbing blackouts, abuse and fragmented memories
- [12 Killed In Explosion At Fireworks Shop In China As Luna New Year Celebrations Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/12-killed-in-explosion-at-fireworks-shop-in-china-as-luna-new-year-celebrations-continue/): At least 12 killed in a fireworks shop explosion in Zhengji town, Hubei province during Lunar New Year. The Ministry of Emergency Management urges nationwide safety inspections.
- [T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE before India showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/t20-world-cup-south-africa-beat-uae-before-india-showdown/): South Africa continue their pursuit of a first ICC title as they beat UAE by six wickets at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- [Video: War crimes complaint against Israeli sniper filed in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/video-war-crimes-complaint-against-israeli-sniper-filed-in-chile/): A criminal complaint filed to a Chile court seeks the prosecution of an Israeli Ukrainian ex-sniper who was in Gaza.
- [Indian university faces backlash for presenting Chinese robot as its own](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/indian-university-faces-backlash-for-presenting-chinese-robot-as-its-own/): Social media ​users identify the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China’s Unitree Robotics.
- [Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete under own flag at Paralympics 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russian-belarusian-athletes-to-compete-under-own-flag-at-paralympics-2026/): Ukraine reacts angrily to the IPC’s decision, saying the move was ‘disappointing and outrageous’.
- [Mamata Banerjee Fact-Checked: What Bangladesh Election Data Shows On Minority Representation | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/mamata-banerjee-fact-checked-what-bangladesh-election-data-shows-on-minority-representation-exclusive/): In volatile regions like Bagerhat and Gopalganj, rejections and withdrawals of minority candidates were reportedly higher, pointing to security concerns
- [Fears of ‘slow, certain death’ stalk Tigray amid rumblings of renewed war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/fears-of-slow-certain-death-stalk-tigray-amid-rumblings-of-renewed-war/): As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?
- [Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/israeli-army-sniper-in-chile-accused-of-gaza-war-crimes-could-face-justice/): Rom Kovtun’s social media reveal he was holidaying in country, opening door to ‘universal jurisdiction’ legal jeopardy.
- [Mourinho and Benfica under fire after Real Madrid’s Vinicius alleges racism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/mourinho-and-benfica-under-fire-after-real-madrids-vinicius-alleges-racism/): Former Real boss Jose Mourinho criticised for his response to alleged racism by his Benfica player towards Vinicius.
- [Syrian government closes al-Hol camp after chaos and unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/syrian-government-closes-al-hol-camp-after-chaos-and-unrest/): Syria’s government has been relocating families after announcing the closure of the notorious al-Hol camp.
- [AI In Healthcare To HAMMER Missiles: A Look At India-France Strategic Deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ai-in-healthcare-to-hammer-missiles-a-look-at-india-france-strategic-deals/): India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Specific Global Strategic Partnership” boosting cooperation in defence, tech, climate, health, education and trade.
- [Obama’s Remark On Aliens & The Stranger Things That Followed: Viral Row, Area 51 Intrigue Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/obamas-remark-on-aliens-the-stranger-things-that-followed-viral-row-area-51-intrigue-explained/): Obama’s remark triggers viral row: Aliens to secrets, why Area 51 remains mired in conspiracy theories, explained
- [Russia-Ukraine talks live: Geneva talks resume, Kyiv sanctions Lukashenko](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-talks-live-geneva-talks-resume-kyiv-sanctions-lukashenko/): Ukraine says Russia launched aerial attack as officials from both sides resume US-mediated negotiations.
- [Peru impeaches President Jose Jeri over corruption allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/peru-impeaches-president-jose-jeri-over-corruption-allegations/): Peru’s Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri just four months into his term over multiple corruption allegations.
- [Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Geneva as US claims ‘meaningful’ progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/russia-ukraine-talks-resume-in-geneva-as-us-claims-meaningful-progress/): The trio will ‘continue working towards a deal’ in the third round of negotiations, US special envoy Steve Witkoff says.
- [Amid destruction, loss, Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/amid-destruction-loss-gaza-clings-to-ramadan-traditions-with-resilience/): Gaza families struggle to find joy during Ramadan amid war’s devastation, financial hardship, and displacement.
- [Ramadan begins in Palestine, many Muslim states, Egypt, Syria to follow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ramadan-begins-in-palestine-many-muslim-states-egypt-syria-to-follow/): Palestinians in Gaza face food shortages, restrictions as Israeli attacks continue during Islamic holy month.
- [Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano end MMA retirements to fight in May](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ronda-rousey-gina-carano-end-mma-retirements-to-fight-in-may/): Rousey will return to MMA for the first time in nearly a decade when she challenges ⁠Carano on ⁠May 16 in California.
- [Video: Over 80 UN states condemn Israeli measures in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/video-over-80-un-states-condemn-israeli-measures-in-occupied-west-bank/): More than 80 UN nation ambassadors have condemned Israeli measures to tighten its control of the occupied West Bank.
- [Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-to-face-ruslan-provodnikov-in-april/): Eight-division ⁠world champion Pacquiao will face former junior welterweight world ⁠champion ⁠Provodnikov on April 18.
- [‘Quid pro quo’: How Indian firms fund parties whose governments help them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/quid-pro-quo-how-indian-firms-fund-parties-whose-governments-help-them/): Big business shrugs off Supreme Court ban on electoral bonds to donate millions when in trouble, or needing approvals.
- [Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ territory after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/cambodian-pm-says-thailand-occupying-deep-territory-after-ceasefire/): Hun Manet calls for border demarcation and says US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace could ‘play a role’.
- [Indian‑Origin Australian Investor Owns 23 Homes But Still Lives In A Rented Apartment: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/indian-origin-australian-investor-owns-23-homes-but-still-lives-in-a-rented-apartment-heres-why/): Ravi Sharma, 32, is the founder of Search Property Buyer’s Agency. He has built a property portfolio worth about $25 million.
- [Israel PM’s Office Says Benjamin Netanyahu Undergoing Treatment For Urinary Infection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/israel-pms-office-says-benjamin-netanyahu-undergoing-treatment-for-urinary-infection/): According to the medical report, Netanyahu’s blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are all normal.
- [Norwegian Scientist Finds Havana Syndrome Risks, Suffers Brain Injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/norwegian-scientist-finds-havana-syndrome-risks-suffers-brain-injury/): Havana Syndrome is a term that has been used to describe a set of bizarre symptoms that were exhibited by US diplomats and intelligence officers in Havana, Cuba, in 2016
- [Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/gaza-welcomes-ramadan-amid-fragile-ceasefire-and-fears-of-renewed-war/): Despite displacement, Gaza families strive to create joy this Ramadan, navigating grief, scarcity, and fragile peace.
- [Global pressure does little to stop Israel’s anti-Palestinian policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/global-pressure-does-little-to-stop-israels-anti-palestinian-policies/): Many Israelis see condemnation as evidence of anti-Semitism, rather than a verdict on their government’s actions.
- [Ten skiers missing, 6 trapped after avalanche in north California mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/ten-skiers-missing-6-trapped-after-avalanche-in-north-california-mountains/): Rescuers battle blizzard to save six skiers found trapped after avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in western US.
- [UN Not Meant To Regulate AI, Antonio Guterres Says Ahead Of Attending India Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/un-not-meant-to-regulate-ai-antonio-guterres-says-ahead-of-attending-india-summit/): UN Chief Guterres pointed to a proposal for a voluntary global fund of up to $3 billion to help developing countries build AI capacity.
- [India To Restore All Visa Services In Bangladesh? Envoy's Big Remark After PM Rahman Takes Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/india-to-restore-all-visa-services-in-bangladesh-envoys-big-remark-after-pm-rahman-takes-charge/): Ties between the two neighbours soured after the July-August 2024 agitation, which resulted in toppling the Awami League government and forcing out then PM Sheikh Hasina.
- [US-Iran Tensions LIVE: US Could Be Ready To Strike; Polish PM Says There May Be No Way To Leave Iran 'In A Few Hours'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-iran-tensions-live-us-could-be-ready-to-strike-polish-pm-says-there-may-be-no-way-to-leave-iran-in-a-few-hours/): The developments follow recent negotiations in Geneva, where both countries held discussions on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Two Indian Workers Thrashed, Targeted In Racial Attack In Israel; Accused Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/two-indian-workers-thrashed-targeted-in-racial-attack-in-israel-accused-held/): Two Indian workers faced racial abuse and were thrashed in Ashkelon city near the Gaza border. Officials confirmed on Thursday that the perpetrators have been arrested.
- [Amid tensions, Ukraine’s Chernobyl site remains part of a war zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/amid-tensions-ukraines-chernobyl-site-remains-part-of-a-war-zone/): Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler has seen how the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster is affected by the war on Ukraine.
- [UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/un-says-israel-is-stoking-ethnic-cleansing-fears-in-gaza-west-bank/): Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.
- [‘Won't Name Asim Munir’: Imran Khan's Sister Urges Pakistan Govt To Provide Proper Treatment To Former PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/wont-name-asim-munir-imran-khans-sister-urges-pakistan-govt-to-provide-proper-treatment-to-former-pm/): Aleema Khan said that she is ready to refrain from naming Asim Munir if authorities arrange a meeting with former premier and allow him to receive proper medical treatment.
- [NASA Warns Of 15,000 'City-Killer' Asteroids Lurking Near Earth | 5 Key Questions Answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/nasa-warns-of-15000-city-killer-asteroids-lurking-near-earth-5-key-questions-answered/): Scientists classify asteroids measuring 140 metres or more as “city-killers” because of the scale of destruction they can unleash
- [Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest: Why Now? ‘Misconduct In Public Office’ Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/andrew-mountbatten-windsors-arrest-why-now-misconduct-in-public-office-explained/): Andrew has long been associated with Jeffrey Epstein, even as he denied all wrongdoing and claimed that he broke off the relationship in 2010.
- [What we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince Andrew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/what-we-know-so-far-about-arrest-of-uks-former-prince-andrew/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- [Trump’s Board of Peace live: Representatives converge for inaugural meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trumps-board-of-peace-live-representatives-converge-for-inaugural-meeting/): US President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of his so-called ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington, DC today.
- [Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/bangladesh-referendum-the-big-post-election-flashpoint/): The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
- [‘Law Must Take Its Course’: King Charles's First Reaction After Brother Andrew's Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/law-must-take-its-course-king-charless-first-reaction-after-brother-andrews-arrest/): King Charles said that he had learned of the news “with the deepest concern,” and the Royal Family would wholeheartedly support and cooperate authorities during the investigation.
- [Prince Andrew Arrested, But Why UK Police Haven’t Named Him An Accused](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/prince-andrew-arrested-but-why-uk-police-havent-named-him-an-accused/): UK police arrested former prince Andrew over alleged misconduct linked to Epstein, but the law restricts naming arrested individuals unless charged or in threat to life situations.
- ['I Don't See How People Criticise It': France's Macron Says Rafale Deal Will Make India Stronger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/i-dont-see-how-people-criticise-it-frances-macron-says-rafale-deal-will-make-india-stronger/): Macron defended the deal with India to procure 114 new Rafale jets, saying it strengthens India’s military power and creates more job opportunities.
- [Former UK Royal Prince Andrew Arrested: Inside His Long List Of Controversies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/former-uk-royal-prince-andrew-arrested-inside-his-long-list-of-controversies/): Prince Andrew, stripped of royal titles by King Charles III, was arrested amid ongoing scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein, Virginia Giuffre, and controversial international ties.
- [Prince Andrew Held In Epstein-Linked Probe: Check His Net Worth And Income](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/prince-andrew-held-in-epstein-linked-probe-check-his-net-worth-and-income/): Prince Andrew was arrested over misconduct linked to the Epstein file. He remains under investigation, with his wealth and royal status significantly diminished.
- [The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/the-war-on-unrwa-gaza-and-the-erosion-of-intl-law/): On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with UNRWA’s commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini.
- [Director rejects Berlinale award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/director-rejects-berlinale-award-over-israels-genocidal-war-in-gaza/): Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves Berlin film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.
- [What happened to ISIL?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/what-happened-to-isil/): At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
- [Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/slot-offers-vinicius-support-saying-football-must-do-more-against-racism/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks out about racism in football and says it must do more to prevent future incidents.
- [Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/israeli-raids-in-occupied-west-bank-at-start-of-ramadan/): Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
- [Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/israel-installed-security-at-epsteins-manhattan-apartment-for-ex-pm-barak/): Investigation reveals the Israeli government installed surveillance equipment at a Jeffrey Epstein-managed residence.
- [Real Madrid send ‘all available’ Vinicius evidence to UEFA in racism row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/real-madrid-send-all-available-vinicius-evidence-to-uefa-in-racism-row/): Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr alleges he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni.
- [Peacekeeping, Not Policing: Pakistan Draws Its Gaza Red Line | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/peacekeeping-not-policing-pakistan-draws-its-gaza-red-line-exclusive-details/): Pakistan’s stance explicitly rules out any participation in ‘peace enforcement’ operations or missions tasked with the forcible demilitarisation of Palestinian groups
- [Former Prince Andrew Arrested: Which UK Royal Figures Have Faced Legal Action Before?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/former-prince-andrew-arrested-which-uk-royal-figures-have-faced-legal-action-before/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office for sharing government documents with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Trade Envoy To Disgraced Prince: Who Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Arrested On His 66th Birthday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trade-envoy-to-disgraced-prince-who-is-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-his-66th-birthday/): The arrest of Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, comes as he is probed for his links to Jeffrey Epstein and on suspicion of misconduct in public office
- [Donald Trump’s Gaza Board Of Peace Meets Today: Who Is Attending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/donald-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-meets-today-who-is-attending/): Trump’s Board of Peace meets at US Institute of Peace on Gaza reconstruction; 26 countries attend, but UK, Canada, France, Germany, and India abstain.
- [LIVE: Ex-UK Prince Andrew Mountbatten arrested amid Epstein scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/live-ex-uk-prince-andrew-mountbatten-arrested-amid-epstein-scandal/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Epstein’s shadow: Why Bill Gates pulled out of Modi’s AI summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/epsteins-shadow-why-bill-gates-pulled-out-of-modis-ai-summit/): India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country’s potential, but controversy and Gates’s exit stole the spotlight.
- [UK King’s brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/uk-kings-brother-andrew-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct/): Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former UK prince, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- [At Winter Olympics 2026, This French Choreographer Is Coaching 16 Skaters, Internet Calls Him ‘The Best Paid Man’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/at-winter-olympics-2026-this-french-choreographer-is-coaching-16-skaters-internet-calls-him-the-best-paid-man/): French skating choreographer Benoit Richaud is coach of 16 skaters part of the Winter Olympics.
- [Andrew, Brother Of King Charles, Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct Amid Epstein Files Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/andrew-brother-of-king-charles-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-amid-epstein-files-row/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was earlier stripped of his title of Prince as part of the fallout from his relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [16 Killed, 14 Injured As Building Collapses Following Gas Explosion In Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/16-killed-14-injured-as-building-collapses-following-gas-explosion-in-karachi/): At least 16 people died and 14 were injured in a gas explosion during Sehri, causing a residential building collapse in Karachi, Pakistan, according to ASP Jamshed Asher.
- [UK Orders Social Media Firms To Remove Abusive Images Within 48 Hours Of Receiving Alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/uk-orders-social-media-firms-to-remove-abusive-images-within-48-hours-of-receiving-alert/): UK PM announced social media firms must remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours, targeting misuse of AI tools like Grok and addressing violence against women.
- [Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/can-europe-reduce-its-dependence-on-the-us-and-at-what-cost/): Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
- [Ex-UK Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/ex-uk-prince-andrew-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Migrants are not responsible for the UK’s healthcare crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/migrants-are-not-responsible-for-the-uks-healthcare-crisis/): They are not a burden on the NHS, but a vital part of how it functions.
- [French President Macron Visits Bangla Sahib Gurudwara On Sidelines Of India AI Summit | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/french-president-macron-visits-bangla-sahib-gurudwara-on-sidelines-of-india-ai-summit-video/): This is Macron’s fourth official visit to India since becoming the French President in 2017.
- [Can You Grow Tomatoes In Space? China Space Station’s Spring Festival Celebration Video Has The Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/can-you-grow-tomatoes-in-space-china-space-stations-spring-festival-celebration-video-has-the-answer/): An aeroponic cultivation system developed by a research team at the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre nurtures these plants.
- [Iran builds concrete shield at military site amid acute US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/iran-builds-concrete-shield-at-military-site-amid-acute-us-tensions/): Satellite images reveal Iran fortifying its Parchin military complex against aerial strikes.
- [The cost of genocide: Israel’s war on Gaza by the numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/the-cost-of-genocide-israels-war-on-gaza-by-the-numbers/): Billions of dollars have been spent, directly and indirectly, by Israel since starting its war on Gaza in October 2023.
- [UN mission finds RSF destruction in el-Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/un-mission-finds-rsf-destruction-in-el-fasher-bears-hallmarks-of-genocide/): UN probe documents coordinated ethnic targeting, rape and torture against non-Arab communities in Sudanese city.
- [Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/visualising-ai-spending-how-does-it-compare-with-historys-mega-projects/): AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.
- [Indian-Origin Man Convicted In $1.2 Million ‘Ghost Employee’ Fraud In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/indian-origin-man-convicted-in-1-2-million-ghost-employee-fraud-in-us/): US authorities have also stated that the friend paid Gupta more than half of his salary as kickbacks.
- [November 4, 2004: When Imran Khan Declared In Delhi's Jama Masjid That He Finally Understood India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/november-4-2004-when-imran-khan-declared-in-delhis-jama-masjid-that-he-finally-understood-india/): According to those accompanying him, Imran Khan turned to the Shahi Imam and remarked that visiting Delhi’s Jama Masjid had given him a deeper understanding of India
- [Gas explosion kills 13 in Pakistan’s Karachi, collapsing building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/gas-explosion-kills-13-in-pakistans-karachi-collapsing-building/): Rescuers are still removing rubble to search for any survivors trapped under the debris, police say.
- [‘Torture, threats, rape’: Palestinian journalists detail Israeli jail abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/torture-threats-rape-palestinian-journalists-detail-israeli-jail-abuse/): CPJ report shares harrowing accounts of dozens of Palestinian journalists jailed by Israel since October 2023.
- [South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets life for insurrection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-gets-life-for-insurrection/): A South Korean court has found impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection.
- [Video: OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/video-openai-and-anthropic-ceos-refuse-to-hold-hands-at-india-ai-summit/): Heads of companies OpenAI and Anthropic refused to hold hands in a group photo at the opening of an AI summit in India.
- [Como’s Fabregas, Milan’s Allegri and an alleged pull of Saelemaekers’ shirt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/comos-fabregas-milans-allegri-and-an-alleged-pull-of-saelemaekers-shirt/): AC Milan manager Massimo Allegri sent off in controversial Serie A draw but Como boss Cesc Fabregas is left apologising.
- [From US threats to ‘holding hands’: Did Nigeria disarm Trump on security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/from-us-threats-to-holding-hands-did-nigeria-disarm-trump-on-security/): Trump and Nigeria appeared headed for a clash over bogus claims of a Christian massacre. Now the US is helping Nigeria.
- [Legal doping in sport: Records or Ethics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/legal-doping-in-sport-records-or-ethics/): Samantha Johnson looks at the Enhanced Games and how doping, once sport’s red line, is now being marketed as innovation.
- ['Don't Need Historical S**t': Zelenskyy Sets Tone For Peace Talks With Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/dont-need-historical-st-zelenskyy-sets-tone-for-peace-talks-with-putin/): Zelenskyy criticised use of history as a delay tactic, emphasising that what matters is the violence on the battlefield and the urgent need for a resolution.
- [Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/les-wexner-says-he-was-conned-by-epstein-democrats-push-back-on-testimony/): Tycoon tells legislators that Jeffrey Epstein stole ‘vast sums’ from him and denies knowledge of the financier’s crimes.
- [Aid reaches Sudan’s Kordofan as over 30 countries alarmed by drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/aid-reaches-sudans-kordofan-as-over-30-countries-alarmed-by-drone-attacks/): Food trucks arrive in area that has been cut off for two years as spate of deadly drone attacks hampers relief efforts.
- [World leaders discuss AI future at India’s global summit in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/world-leaders-discuss-ai-future-at-indias-global-summit-in-new-delhi/): UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the ‘whims of a few billionaires’.
- [South Korea’s ex-President Yoon given life in prison for insurrection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-given-life-in-prison-for-insurrection/): South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
- [LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/live-south-korea-convicts-ex-president-yoon-suk-yeol-for-insurrection/): Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
- [Kirana Hills & Beyond: Mapping Pakistan's Nuclear Facilities Amid Warfare Analyst's Op Sindoor Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/kirana-hills-beyond-mapping-pakistans-nuclear-facilities-amid-warfare-analysts-op-sindoor-claim/): Tom Cooper claimed that India struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuclear facility during Operation Sindoor, even though the Indian Air Force has officially denied the claim
- ['I Told Them Not To But...': Rishi Sunak Reveals His Daughters Thank AI During Chats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/i-told-them-not-to-but-rishi-sunak-reveals-his-daughters-thank-ai-during-chats/): Rishi Sunak said that while he thinks politeness toward non‑sentient systems is not necessary, his daughters do it instinctively.
- [Who Is Ankur Vora? Indian-Origin Man To Represent Gates Foundation At AI Summit 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/who-is-ankur-vora-indian-origin-man-to-represent-gates-foundation-at-ai-summit-2026/): Ankur Vora will represent the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at the India AI Impact Summit after Bill Gates withdrew from the keynote address.
- [‘Proof of concept’? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/proof-of-concept-what-trump-can-achieve-in-first-board-of-peace-meeting/): Analysts say Trump will seek to show Gaza progress at controversial board meet, but pressure on Israel needed for gains.
- [Twelve killed in China fireworks shop blast during Lunar New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/twelve-killed-in-china-fireworks-shop-blast-during-lunar-new-year/): Five children among the dead as authorities warn of ongoing holiday safety risks.
- [N Korea’s Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/n-koreas-kim-unveils-50-rocket-launchers-ahead-of-key-congress/): Kim hails nuclear-capable weapons as ‘wonderful’ and ‘attractive’ as N Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.
- [At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/at-least-37-killed-in-nigeria-mine-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-reports/): Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.
- [Houthi threats and US-Iran conflict escalate Ramadan fears in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/houthi-threats-and-us-iran-conflict-escalate-ramadan-fears-in-yemen/): Yemenis in Sanaa worry as tensions between the Houthis and the US rise, amid memories of last Ramadan’s violence.
- [‘Does He Deserve This Honour’: Netizens Slam Trump's Move To Name US Airports After Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/does-he-deserve-this-honour-netizens-slam-trumps-move-to-name-us-airports-after-himself/): The reactions came after trademark filings by Trump Organization sought to secure exclusive rights to names such as “Donald J. Trump International Airport”.
- [Pakistan Announces Shehbaz Sharif’s US Visit For 'Board Of Peace' Meet; Typo Sparks Online Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/pakistan-announces-shehbaz-sharifs-us-visit-for-board-of-peace-meet-typo-sparks-online-frenzy/): The release referred to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the United States of America at the invitation of Donald Trump to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace.
- [Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/activist-group-extinction-rebellion-says-it-is-under-fbi-investigation/): Environmental group says FBI is visiting activists’ homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections.
- [Trump Says He Asked Nicki Minaj If Her Nails Are Real: 'Skin So Beautiful, So Great'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-says-he-asked-nicki-minaj-if-her-nails-are-real-skin-so-beautiful-so-great/): Trump’s remarks come days after Nicki Minaj shared posts and images describing herself as the president’s “No. 1 fan”
- [Turkey President's Son Lands In Bangladesh With TIKA Chief 24 Hours After Rahman's Oath-Taking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/turkey-presidents-son-lands-in-bangladesh-with-tika-chief-24-hours-after-rahmans-oath-taking/): On Thursday, sources say Bilal Erdoğan will visit Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and meet Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mohammad Mizanur Rahman.
- [Caught On Cam: Woman, 2 Sons, Hit By Speeding SUV Outside Preschool In US | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/caught-on-cam-woman-2-sons-hit-by-speeding-suv-outside-preschool-in-us-video/): A drunk driver crashed her SUV into a woman and her kids outside Bloom Academy, New Jersey, causing them injuries. The incident was caused on CCTV.
- ['Not Islamabad Or New Delhi...': MAGA Activist Sparks Row Over Hanuman Statue In Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/not-islamabad-or-new-delhi-maga-activist-sparks-row-over-hanuman-statue-in-texas/): The community members associated with the temple said the monument reflects the religious identity of Hindu Americans in the region.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez, Colombia’s Petro say they will meet ‘soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/venezuelas-rodriguez-colombias-petro-say-they-will-meet-soon/): Petro said he had invited Rodriguez to meet in the border city of Cucuta to discuss energy cooperation.
- [Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri’s removal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/peru-appoints-jose-maria-balcazar-as-president-after-jose-jeris-removal/): The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April’s general election.
- [Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/young-palestinian-shot-killed-by-israeli-settlers-northeast-of-jerusalem/): Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.
- [Macron Targets Big Tech, Says Free Speech Claim Is ‘Pure Bulls**t’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/macron-targets-big-tech-says-free-speech-claim-is-pure-bullst/): Emmanuel Macron added that claims of defending free speech ring hollow without algorithmic transparency.
- [US Military Prepared To Strike Iran This Weekend, Trump To Take Final Call: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-military-prepared-to-strike-iran-this-weekend-trump-to-take-final-call-report/): The White House has been briefed that the military could be ready for an attack by the weekend.
- [Over 100 Countries, Including India, Oppose Israel’s Expansion Plan In Occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/over-100-countries-including-india-oppose-israels-expansion-plan-in-occupied-west-bank/): The countries opposed to any form of annexation and rejected all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory.
- [‘Engineer’ Without Degree? Class 12-Pass Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Trolled Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/engineer-without-degree-class-12-pass-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-trolled-online/): Tarique Rahman firmly denied accusations of rigging and dismissed the nickname’s premise.
- [Morocco ‘Poisoning, Shooting, Burning’ Stray Dogs Ahead Of 2030 World Cup, Activists Allege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/morocco-poisoning-shooting-burning-stray-dogs-ahead-of-2030-world-cup-activists-allege/): The allegations have drawn global attention, including from Oscar-nominated actor and activist Mark Ruffalo, who condemned the reported actions.
- [Advocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding’s repeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/advocacy-groups-sue-trump-administration-over-endangerment-findings-repeal/): The US Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the climate change finding as part of a push to slash regulation.
- [Donald J. Trump International Airport Soon? US President’s Family Files Trademark For Name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/donald-j-trump-international-airport-soon-us-presidents-family-files-trademark-for-name/): The Trump Organization said it does not intend to earn revenue from airports that may adopt the Trump name.
- [8 Backcountry Skiers Dead, 1 Missing After Deadly Avalanche Near California's Lake Tahoe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/8-backcountry-skiers-dead-1-missing-after-deadly-avalanche-near-californias-lake-tahoe/): The avalanche is being marked as the deadliest in the history of the United States since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.
- [Obama’s ‘Aliens Are Real’ Remark Sparks Buzz: What US Presidents Have Said About UFOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/obamas-aliens-are-real-remark-sparks-buzz-what-us-presidents-have-said-about-ufos/): Jimmy Carter stands out as the only US President to formally report seeing what he believed was a UFO. 
- [Epstein Private Jet Flights To UK Under Scanner: Were Girls Trafficked Via London Airport?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/epstein-private-jet-flights-to-uk-under-scanner-were-girls-trafficked-via-london-airport/): London Stansted Airport is referenced in more than 80 documents released by US authorities.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1456/): These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Who Is Les Wexner? Billionaire Retail Tycoon Says Jeffrey Epstein ‘Duped’ Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/who-is-les-wexner-billionaire-retail-tycoon-says-jeffrey-epstein-duped-him/): Les Wexner said he cut ties in 2007 with the disgraced financier after discovering Jeffrey Epstein had stolen from him.
- ['Why Is This So Complicated': Mark Zuckerberg Denies Instagram Targets Kids At Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/why-is-this-so-complicated-mark-zuckerberg-denies-instagram-targets-kids-at-trial/): Zuckerberg’s testimony comes in a high-profile trial in Los Angeles that could reshape how social media platforms are held accountable for user harms.
- [No Reason To Believe Change In India's Stance On Russian Oil Imports, Says Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/no-reason-to-believe-change-in-indias-stance-on-russian-oil-imports-says-moscow/): The remarks came in view of Washington’s claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil.
- [Trump Warns UK Not To ‘Give Away’ Diego Garcia: Why The Tiny Island Is Crucial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-warns-uk-not-to-give-away-diego-garcia-why-the-tiny-island-is-crucial/): Donald Trump tied Diego Garcia to potential military escalation with Iran, invoking ongoing talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Trump Planning Social Media Restrictions For Children In US? What Lara Trump Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-planning-social-media-restrictions-for-children-in-us-what-lara-trump-said/): Lara Trump said that while she generally opposes heavy regulation, she supports limits when it comes to children’s social media use.
- [US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-is-withdrawing-all-1000-troops-from-syria-wsj-report/): The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.
- [White House says Iran would be ‘wise’ to take deal amid military buildup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/white-house-says-iran-would-be-wise-to-take-deal-amid-military-buildup/): The latest threats come amid ratcheting tensions between the US and Iran despite second round of indirect nuclear talks.
- [Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan 3-1 in Champions League playoff first-leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/bodo-glimt-stun-inter-milan-3-1-in-champions-league-playoff-first-leg/): Norway’s Bodo/Glimt produce another Champions League shock by beating last year’s beaten finalists Inter Milan 3-1.
- [FCC reject claims of censorship, announces probe into US show The View](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/fcc-reject-claims-of-censorship-announces-probe-into-us-show-the-view/): Federal Communications Commission faces backlash after comedian Stephen Colbert blamed its rules for scuttled interview.
- [California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/california-mulls-a-billionaire-tax-revealing-a-deeply-divided-state/): Billionaires threaten to leave the state to avoid paying a tax that would replace the US government’s cuts to Medicaid.
- [Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/metas-zuckerberg-pushes-back-on-social-media-youth-addiction-claims/): In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.
- [Which teams are in the T20 World Cup Super Eight, and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/which-teams-are-in-the-t20-world-cup-super-eight-and-whats-the-schedule/): Al Jazeera’s guide to the next phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
- [Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/18/gaza-death-toll-exceeds-75000-as-independent-data-verify-loss/): Gaza death toll passes 75,000 as landmark peer-reviewed studies verify huge undercounts in official data.
- ['He Robbed Me Of Childhood, My Innocence': The Harrowing Testimonies Of Jeffrey Epstein's Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/he-robbed-me-of-childhood-my-innocence-the-harrowing-testimonies-of-jeffrey-epsteins-victims/): Their accounts expose a pattern of manipulation, coercion, and abuse that spanned decades and involved hundreds of victims.
- [Armadas And Apocalypses: How To Read Khamenei’s Guide To Revolutionary Brinkmanship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/armadas-and-apocalypses-how-to-read-khameneis-guide-to-revolutionary-brinkmanship/): As the region teeters on the brink of what Khamenei calls a ‘regional war’ that would not be confined to Iran’s borders, the Supreme Leader’s legacy is at a crossroads
- [Imran Khan Declined Two 'Political Deals' Aimed At Ending Standoff: Pakistan's PM Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/imran-khan-declined-two-political-deals-aimed-at-ending-standoff-pakistans-pm-aide/): The aide said two “serious attempts” were made to reach an understanding with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), but both efforts failed.
- [US Labour Secretary's Husband Barred From Office Amid Sexual Assault Claims: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-labour-secretarys-husband-barred-from-office-amid-sexual-assault-claims-report/): The women told department officials that DeRemer, an anaesthesiologist, had touched them inappropriately at the Labour Department’s building.
- [Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/tucker-carlson-says-passport-seized-staff-interrogated-at-israeli-airport/): Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy.
- [UK ex-prince leaves police station after arrest related to Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/uk-ex-prince-leaves-police-station-after-arrest-related-to-epstein-files/): The UK’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was filmed leaving a police station on Thursday night.
- [FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/fifa-and-peace-board-pledge-to-help-gaza-reconstruction-through-football/): US President Donald Trump says FIFA alone will seek to raise $75m for football-related projects in Gaza.
- [AI Impact Summit Exclusive | India Shaping Global AI Playbook: Switzerland President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/ai-impact-summit-exclusive-india-shaping-global-ai-playbook-switzerland-president/): During the interview, President Parmelin emphasised that, without India, global AI will remain unequal
- [Is Asim Munir Pakistan’s De-Facto Ruler? Khawaja Asif Speaks On Army's Role, Economic Woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/is-asim-munir-pakistans-de-facto-ruler-khawaja-asif-speaks-on-armys-role-economic-woes/): Khawaja Asif said the Army was helping the elected government in a cooperative manner, while acknowledging the economic hardships of Pakistan.
- [33 Killed In Nigeria In Fresh Attacks By Islamic Militants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/33-killed-in-nigeria-in-fresh-attacks-by-islamic-militants/): The attack by Islamic militants took place in the Biu community of Kebbi state, police said. 
- [Israel heavily curbs Palestinians from Ramadan Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/israel-heavily-curbs-palestinians-from-ramadan-friday-prayers-at-al-aqsa/): Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.
- [Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/palestinian-american-killed-by-israeli-settlers-in-occupied-west-bank/): A young Palestinian-American man was killed trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing his sheep.
- [Manchester City vs Newcastle: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/manchester-city-vs-newcastle-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): City can cut Arsenal’s lead to two points with a win, while Newcastle are looking to revive faltering league campaign.
- [Epstein's Estate To Pay $35 Million Settlement For Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/epsteins-estate-to-pay-35-million-settlement-for-victims/): Epstein’s estate will pay up to $35M to settle a class action accusing Indyke and Kahn of aiding his sex trafficking, per a Manhattan court filing.
- [Spinosaurus Fossils Reveal New Predator In Niger's Sahara Desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/spinosaurus-fossils-reveal-new-predator-in-nigers-sahara-desert/): Paul Sereno, a lead researcher from the University of Chicago, said the crest was key to the dinosaur’s social life, helping attract mates and defend feeding areas.
- [Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales reappears in stronghold after 7-week absence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/bolivias-ex-leader-morales-reappears-in-stronghold-after-7-week-absence/): The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
- [Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/gambian-jammeh-era-victims-seek-real-justice-beyond-reparations/): Those who suffered abuses under Jammeh say the ex-leader now comfortably in exile must be held accountable for crimes.
- [Venezuela signs amnesty law as families await prison releases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/venezuela-signs-amnesty-law-as-families-await-prison-releases/): Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.
- [Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trumps-board-of-peace-faces-its-first-test-on-gaza/): Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.
- [Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/tracking-the-rapid-us-military-build-up-near-iran/): As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.
- ['All Of Same Height, Could Play Pool If...': Trump On Chinese Soldiers At Board Of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/all-of-same-height-could-play-pool-if-trump-on-chinese-soldiers-at-board-of-peace/): At the Board of Peace event in Washington, Donald Trump recalled his China visit, praising President Xi’s hospitality and joking about the soldiers’ identical height.
- [Over 300 Woodbridge High School Students Suspended For Anti‑ICE Protest Walkout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/over-300-woodbridge-high-school-students-suspended-for-anti-ice-protest-walkout/): A student-run Instagram page says district students plan another anti‑ICE walkout Friday, despite hundreds being suspended last week.
- [Finding Aliens: Is There Microbial Life Beyond Earth? What Have We Found So Far? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/finding-aliens-is-there-microbial-life-beyond-earth-what-have-we-found-so-far-explained/): Finding aliens: Astrobiologists say we could find evidence of microbial life within the next 10–20 years. What does that mean? Where are we looking? Projects, chronology, explained
- [One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/one-killed-11-injured-in-yemen-after-security-forces-disperse-stc-storming/): Protest erupts after the internationally recognised gov’t holds its first session in the southern city of Aden.
- [US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-jets-escort-russian-military-aircraft-out-of-alaskas-air-defence-zone/): NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.
- [Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/is-southern-yemens-next-phase-being-decided-on-the-ground/): Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.
- ['Not About India, But...': US Envoy Sergio Gor Clarifies Trump's Stance On Russian Oil Purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/not-about-india-but-us-envoy-sergio-gor-clarifies-trumps-stance-on-russian-oil-purchase/): US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that a possible meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will take place at the right time.
- [Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/venezuela-grants-amnesty-that-could-release-hundreds-of-political-detainees/): More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates.
- [Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to make deal, warns ‘bad things will happen’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-gives-iran-10-15-days-to-make-deal-warns-bad-things-will-happen/): Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or “bad things” will happen.
- ['Why Have You Abandoned Us': BLA Releases Video Of Pakistani Soldiers Pleading For Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/why-have-you-abandoned-us-bla-releases-video-of-pakistani-soldiers-pleading-for-help/): According to the BLA’s claims, the soldiers were seized during what the group refers to as “Operation Herof 2.0”, a continuation of its insurgent campaign in Balochistan
- [Why Was Sunita Williams Stuck In Space For 9 Months? NASA’s New Boss Gives The Answer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/why-was-sunita-williams-stuck-in-space-for-9-months-nasas-new-boss-gives-the-answer/): NASA’s new boss Jared Isaacman said poor leadership and decision-making at Boeing led to Starliner’s troubles
- [Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-orders-pentagon-federal-agencies-to-release-files-on-ufos-and-aliens/): US president’s announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama.
- [Three aid workers killed, 4 wounded in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/three-aid-workers-killed-4-wounded-in-rsf-drone-attack-in-sudans-kordofan/): The attack comes as the UN releases a report which found that RSF actions have hallmarks of genocide in el-Fasher.
- [No Troops, No Traction? US-Pakistan Ties Strained Over Gaza ISF Plan, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/no-troops-no-traction-us-pakistan-ties-strained-over-gaza-isf-plan-say-sources/): Sources indicate the US has pledged to underwrite financial contributions on Pakistan’s behalf, insisting what is required from Islamabad is a troop commitment to the ISF.
- [F-35, F-22 Fighter Jets: US Builds Massive Air Firepower In Middle East, Iran Prepares](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/f-35-f-22-fighter-jets-us-builds-massive-air-firepower-in-middle-east-iran-prepares/): The only step remaining is for President Donald Trump to give the final approval for the US military to launch an attack on Iran.
- [10 UFO Photos That Continue To Fuel Conspiracy Theories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/10-ufo-photos-that-continue-to-fuel-conspiracy-theories/): These mysterious images, preserved across decades, continue to fuel speculation about what might be out there.
- [Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/deadly-tower-collapse-has-locals-in-lebanons-tripoli-asking-are-we-next/): February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon’s second city, where buildings are in poor condition.
- [Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/major-road-crash-leaves-18-dead-3-injured-in-northeast-egypt/): Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.
- [Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/indonesia-morocco-kosovo-among-5-countries-to-send-troops-under-gaza-plan/): Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.
- [Who Is Namgya C Khampa? Diplomat Who Represented India At First Meeting Of Trump's Board Of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/who-is-namgya-c-khampa-diplomat-who-represented-india-at-first-meeting-of-trumps-board-of-peace/): According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Namgya C Khampa is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 2000 batch.
- [Quentin Griffiths, Founder Of Fashion Giant Asos, Dies In 'Mysterious Fall' In Thailand: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/quentin-griffiths-founder-of-fashion-giant-asos-dies-in-mysterious-fall-in-thailand-reports/): Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths died after a fall in Pattaya, Thailand. Police found no disturbance but haven’t ruled out foul play.
- ['Stop Commenting On Other Countries': Macron Calls Out Meloni Over France Activist Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/stop-commenting-on-other-countries-macron-calls-out-meloni-over-france-activist-remark/): Macron has slammed Giorgia Meloni for commenting on the killing of a far-right activist in Lyon, telling her to “stay in their own lane” as political tensions rose in France.
- ['Obama Not Supposed To...': Trump Says US Will Declassify Files On UFO Sightings, Aliens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/obama-not-supposed-to-trump-says-us-will-declassify-files-on-ufo-sightings-aliens/): Donald Trump accused former US president Barack Obama of improperly discussing extraterrestrial life during a recent podcast interview.
- [Britain’s Line Of Succession: Where Does Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Stand After His Arrest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/britains-line-of-succession-where-does-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-stand-after-his-arrest/): Britain’s line of succession remains firmly anchored in Prince William and his children, ensuring stability for the monarchy even as scandal swirls around Mountbatten-Windsor.
- ['I Like Women; Not Young, Handsome Men': Trump's Off-Script Remarks At Board Of Peace Draw Chuckles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/i-like-women-not-young-handsome-men-trumps-off-script-remarks-at-board-of-peace-draw-chuckles/): S President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his new Board of Peace, as he drew chuckles with his off-script remarks aimed at Paraguayan President Santiago Pena.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1457/): These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-launches-key-party-congress-held-every-5-years/): Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
- [US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-pays-about-160m-towards-nearly-4bn-in-un-dues/): President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.
- ['Would Love To Have China, Russia...': Trump After Gaza 'Board of Peace' Meets For The First Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/would-love-to-have-china-russia-trump-after-gaza-board-of-peace-meets-for-the-first-time/): Both Russia and China have received the invitation from Trump; however, they have not announced any decision about joining the “Board of Peace”.
- ['Great Man': Trump Praises PM Modi At Board Of Peace, Repeats Claim Of Stopping India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/great-man-trump-praises-pm-modi-at-board-of-peace-repeats-claim-of-stopping-india-pakistan-war/): Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great man” while again claiming he helped stop the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict through trade pressure and tariff threats.
- [UK Refuses To Allow Trump From Using RAF Base Near Swindon For Potential Iran Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/uk-refuses-to-allow-trump-from-using-raf-base-near-swindon-for-potential-iran-strikes-report/): Tensions have grown in recent months over Britain’s plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back Diego Garcia for 99 years at a reported £35 billion.
- [New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/new-mexico-reopens-criminal-probe-related-to-jeffrey-epsteins-zorro-ranch/): State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files ‘warrant further examination’ of a case closed in 2019.
- [Epstein Was 'A Raging Narcissist', Trump 'Knew And Saw A Lot': Survivor Speaks Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/epstein-was-a-raging-narcissist-trump-knew-and-saw-a-lot-survivor-speaks-out/): Rina Oh, now in her late 40s, said she was 21 and an aspiring art student when Epstein offered her what appeared to be a scholarship to study fine arts.
- [Trump Considering Limited Strike On Iran Within Days To Push Nuclear Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-considering-limited-strike-on-iran-within-days-to-push-nuclear-deal-report/): If Iran refuses to comply, US could escalate its response to a broader military campaign targeting regime-linked infrastructure, as per the report.
- [Indian-Origin Truck Driver Who Killed 64-Year-Old In US Detained After 3-Vehicle Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/indian-origin-truck-driver-who-killed-64-year-old-in-us-detained-after-3-vehicle-crash/): Officials said the investigation is ongoing and it remains unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
- [‘F--k Trump’: Illinois Democrat Juliana Stratton Faces Backlash Over Expletive-Laden Campaign Ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/f-k-trump-illinois-democrat-juliana-stratton-faces-backlash-over-expletive-laden-campaign-ad/): The Republican National Committee condemned the advertisement, calling Juliana Stratton a “defund-the-police radical” and accusing her of ignoring crime.
- [New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-super-eights-teams-start-lineups/): New Zealand and Pakistan play the first game of the Super Eights stage at the T20 World Cup with both eyeing title tilt.
- [IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/imf-warns-venezuelas-economy-and-humanitarian-situation-is-quite-fragile/): Figures show Venezuela’s public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.
- [Indian-Origin Woman Jailed Two Weeks For Slapping Taxi Driver Over Rs 1,600 Fare In Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/indian-origin-woman-jailed-two-weeks-for-slapping-taxi-driver-over-rs-1600-fare-in-singapore/): Devarajan insisted she had no cash or means of cashless payment and called someone for assistance.
- [Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/ex-prince-andrews-arrest-spurs-epstein-accountability-calls-from-uk-to-us/): US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.
- [Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/why-was-former-prince-andrew-arrested-by-uk-police/): Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.
- [Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/strike-over-labour-reforms-brings-argentinas-capital-to-a-near-standstill/): The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.
- [Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/macron-and-meloni-clash-over-killing-of-french-far-right-activist-in-lyon/): A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.
- [Released But Not Relieved: Andrew Leaves Police Custody ‘Under Investigation’ In Epstein Files Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/released-but-not-relieved-andrew-leaves-police-custody-under-investigation-in-epstein-files-fallout/): The former prince allegedly shared sensitive, non-public government reports with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
- [Is social media addictive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/is-social-media-addictive/): Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.
- [Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/qatar-pledges-1bn-for-gaza-peace-mission/): Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza
- [US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-trade-deficit-swells-in-december-as-imports-surge/): The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
- [Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/files-reveal-epstein-was-offered-chance-to-buy-us-pentagon-fbi-buildings/): New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.
- [South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/south-africa-police-arrest-son-of-former-zimbabwe-leader-robert-mugabe/): The youngest son of the former Zimbabwe president was detained after a gardener was shot at his home in South Africa.
- [Fixing Cricket Ties With India, Minority Move, 180-Day Plan: How Tarique Rahman Is Resetting Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/fixing-cricket-ties-with-india-minority-move-180-day-plan-how-tarique-rahman-is-resetting-bangladesh/): This historic win for Tarique Rahman means a promise of restoring stability after a period of domestic upheaval in the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
- [Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-announces-billions-of-dollars-in-gaza-aid-at-board-of-peace-meeting/): US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.
- [Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/palestinians-in-gaza-say-board-of-peace-will-further-occupation/): Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism.
- [Decades of international failure on Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/decades-of-international-failure-on-palestine/): “Board of Peace” convenes after decades of inaction on Palestinian demands to end the Israeli occupation.
- [Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/masked-protesters-arrested-outside-trumps-board-of-peace-meeting/): Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.
- [Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/kenyan-families-demand-return-of-loved-ones-recruited-into-russian-army/): Official intelligence report revealed that more than 1,000 citizens had been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
- [The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/the-quiet-conquest-of-the-west-bank-and-the-death-of-the-oslo-accords/): Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.
- [Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/les-wexner-how-the-billionaire-enabled-jeffrey-epsteins-rise/): Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak received Wexner Foundation funds. Years later, he partnered with Epstein.
- [1953 Coup To 2025 Op Midnight Hammer: What Is The History Of The Conflict Between Ex-Allies US And Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/1953-coup-to-2025-op-midnight-hammer-what-is-the-history-of-the-conflict-between-ex-allies-us-and-iran/): Once close allies under the Shah’s “Atoms for Peace” programme, the 1979 Islamic Revolution changed everything about this dynamic into a “cold war” between the US and Iran
- [Over 1,000 Kenyans Lured To Fight For Russia In Ukraine War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/over-1000-kenyans-lured-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war-report/): More than ,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with agencies targeting vulnerable groups. Russia denies involvement as Kenya and South Africa raise concerns.
- [‘No Plan B’: Marco Rubio Calls For Rebuilding Gaza For Lasting Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/no-plan-b-marco-rubio-calls-for-rebuilding-gaza-for-lasting-peace/): US Secretary Marco Rubio urges rebuilding Gaza for lasting peace, warning that without a clear plan, violence may return.
- [US State Sues Apple For 'Allowing Child Sexual Abuse Materials On iCloud' For Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-state-sues-apple-for-allowing-child-sexual-abuse-materials-on-icloud-for-years/): Apple defended its safety features to CNN saying it offers a feature that blurs image when nudity is detected while receiving or attempting to send content..
- [At Board Of Peace Meet, Trump Reasserts Tariff Threat Stopped India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/at-board-of-peace-meet-trump-reasserts-tariff-threat-stopped-india-pakistan-war/): Despite the US President’s insistence, the Indian government has consistently and firmly rejected any narrative of third-party mediation
- [Gaza ‘stabilization force’ commander outlines security plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/gaza-stabilization-force-commander-outlines-security-plans/): US Major General Jasper Jeffers said the Gaza “International Stabilization Force” will first deploy to Rafah.
- [OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/openais-sam-altman-global-ai-regulation-urgently-needed/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.
- [Trump's Praise, Awkward Group Moment: Shehbaz Sharif's Day At 'Board Of Peace' Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trumps-praise-awkward-group-moment-shehbaz-sharifs-day-at-board-of-peace-meet/): Appearing to have been sidelined, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif may have later felt appeased when Donald Trump praised him and the Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir
- [India Attends Gaza Board Of Peace's First Meet As Observer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/india-attends-gaza-board-of-peaces-first-meet-as-observer/): India attended the first Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington as an Observer, represented by Namgya C Khampa at the US Institute of Peace.
- [Italy opposes Paralympics allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/italy-opposes-paralympics-allowing-russia-and-belarus-to-use-flags-anthems/): The two countries had been banned following the invasion of Ukraine, but had their rights restored last year.
- [Trump praises ‘magnificent’ B-2 bombers that struck Iran in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-praises-magnificent-b-2-bombers-that-struck-iran-in-2025/): Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.
- [Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trump-suggests-iran-has-10-days-to-reach-agreement-with-us/): US president says at inaugural Board of Peace summit that Washington and Tehran should make a ‘meaningful deal’.
- [Pakistan Summons Afghan Diplomat After Suicide Attack Killed 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/pakistan-summons-afghan-diplomat-after-suicide-attack-killed-12/): Pakistan summoned an Afghan diplomat after a Bajaur bombing killed 12, blaming militants from Afghanistan, raising tensions amid fragile ties.
- ['Bad Things Will Happen If There's No Deal': Trump Puts Iran On 10-Day Notice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/bad-things-will-happen-if-theres-no-deal-trump-puts-iran-on-10-day-notice/): President Trump warned a US-Iran deal could be decided in 10 days, urging Iran for a meaningful agreement as American military buildup continues amid escalating nuclear tensions.
- [Why Is This City Called The World’s Beer Capital?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/why-is-this-city-called-the-worlds-beer-capital/): Each year, millions visit the city for a huge celebration centred on beer. Large tents, traditional dress, folk music and long wooden benches give it a festive feel.
- ['Just A Bed And Toilet': No Special Treatment For Ex-Prince Andrew Behind Bars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/just-a-bed-and-toilet-no-special-treatment-for-ex-prince-andrew-behind-bars/): Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and honours due to his connections with Epstein and his royal status made no legal impact in the case.
- [Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ convenes for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/trumps-board-of-peace-convenes-for-first-time/): Led by US President Donald Trump, the “Board of Peace” convened for its first meeting to discuss Gaza reconstruction.
- [France hit by more than 35 days of rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/france-hit-by-more-than-35-days-of-rain/): France endures more than 35 days of rain as floods worsen and Storm Pedro threatens Western Europe.
- [Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/zimbabwe-shock-sri-lanka-to-upset-the-t20-world-cup-odds-again/): Zimbabwe chase down target of 179 to beat one of the favourites – and tournament co-hosts – Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup.
- [Jordan-Israel relationship ‘at its worst’ after West Bank plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/jordan-israel-relationship-at-its-worst-after-west-bank-plans/): Israel’s plan to restart land registration in the occupied West Bank is straining its relationship with Jordan.
- [Before Andrew, There Was Megxit, Diana, Annus Horribilis, And The Abdication: 10 Royal Scandals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/before-andrew-there-was-megxit-diana-annus-horribilis-and-the-abdication-10-royal-scandals/): There British royal family has witnessed a century of the crown in crisis due to public scandal and scrutiny, with the aftermath impacting social and political life in the UK
- [Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te Splashed With Vomit During Lunar New Year Event | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/taiwans-president-lai-ching-te-splashed-with-vomit-during-lunar-new-year-event-watch/): During a Lunar New Year event in Tainan, a temple official vomited near President Lai Ching‑te, sparking norovirus concerns after the incident went viral on social media.
- [US-Iran Tensions: Trump Calls Key Meet, US Blocked From Using British Bases For Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/19/us-iran-tensions-trump-calls-key-meet-us-blocked-from-using-british-bases-for-strikes/): Trump summoned his top advisers to discuss the ongoing crisis with Iran as reports suggest that the US administration is close to launching a weeks-long campaign against Tehran.
- [Iran demands ‘evidence’ as Trump, UN experts highlight protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/iran-demands-evidence-as-trump-un-experts-highlight-protest-killings/): UN experts said discrepancy between official figures and grassroots estimates is compounding the anguish of families.
- [Global South Can’t Just Consume AI, We Must Build It Ourselves: Brazil Tech Minister | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/global-south-cant-just-consume-ai-we-must-build-it-ourselves-brazil-tech-minister-exclusive/): In an interview with CNN-News18, Luciana Santos also explained why summits like the one in Delhi matter, saying they help generate political momentum to democratise access to AI
- [Pakistan Poverty Hits 11-Year High as 70 Million Slip Into Extreme Hardship, Survey Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/pakistan-poverty-hits-11-year-high-as-70-million-slip-into-extreme-hardship-survey-shows/): Pakistan’s poverty rate hit 29%, highest in 11 years, with 70 million in extreme poverty. Balochistan remains poorest.
- [Would Sam Altman Becoming Friends With Elon Musk Again? OpenAI CEO Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/would-sam-altman-becoming-friends-with-elon-musk-again-openai-ceo-responds/): Altman’s remarks came amid an escalating legal battle with Musk over OpenAI’s for-profit policies. The two tech leaders started as partners before turning bitter rivals in AI.
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup Super Eights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-super-eights/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Super Eights opener.
- [New Government, New Start? Dhaka Ends Visa Freeze, Moves To Stabilise Ties With India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/new-government-new-start-dhaka-ends-visa-freeze-moves-to-stabilise-ties-with-india-exclusive/): Visa operations had been partially suspended since December 2025 during the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, as ties between the two neighbours grew strained
- [Four Killed, 17 Injured After Liquid Gas Truck Overturns, Explodes In Chile’s Santiago | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/four-killed-17-injured-after-liquid-gas-truck-overturns-explodes-in-chiles-santiago-video/): A truck carrying liquid gas exploded in Renca, Santiago, killing four including the driver and injuring 17.
- [World reacts as US top court limits Trump’s tariff powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/world-reacts-as-us-top-court-limits-trumps-tariff-powers/): Some countries welcome the ruling, while others review trade deals and economic effect.
- [Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/venezuela-grants-amnesty-to-379-political-prisoners/): The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others imprisoned over alleged plots to oust the government.
- [Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/tottenham-hotspur-vs-arsenal-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of Spurs is a north London derby against wobbling Premier League leaders Arsenal.
- [Videos show aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/videos-show-aftermath-of-deadly-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon/): Israel’s military has carried out air attacks on eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh.
- [Farmers in Gaza risk Israeli bullets to bring their fields back to life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/farmers-in-gaza-risk-israeli-bullets-to-bring-their-fields-back-to-life/): Gaza farmers face risks as Israeli buffer zones expand into their agricultural lands under heavy military control.
- [Trump to make three-day visit to China next month, White House says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/trump-to-make-three-day-visit-to-china-next-month-white-house-says/): Three-day trip, at Beijing’s invitation, comes more than eight years after Trump’s first visit to China.
- [Protesters shoot fireworks at Albania prime minister’s office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/protesters-shoot-fireworks-at-albania-prime-ministers-office/): Police confronted protesters in Albania’s capital Tirana after demonstrators shot fireworks and threw petrol bombs.
- [Trump Presented Plan To Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, Son In Targeted Strike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/trump-presented-plan-to-kill-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-son-in-targeted-strike-report/): The US Defence Department has presented multiple military options to Trump but no final decision has been made, as per the report.
- [She Discovered Radium But Did THIS — Now Cancer Patients Owe Her Everything!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/she-discovered-radium-but-did-this-now-cancer-patients-owe-her-everything/): Despite the medical potential and commercial value of radium, Madam Curie and her husband, Pierre Curie, chose not to patent their discoveries.
- [UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/uk-weighs-removing-ex-prince-andrew-from-succession-line-amid-epstein-probe/): The report comes as police widen investigations into former prince, including questioning his close protection teams.
- [Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/clashes-in-albania-as-protesters-demand-pm-rama-resign/): Violence breaks out near parliament as demonstrators demand accountability in a corruption investigation.
- [US Military Claims Attack On Alleged Drug Vessel In Pacific Ocean, Kills Three People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/us-military-claims-attack-on-alleged-drug-vessel-in-pacific-ocean-kills-three-people/): No evidence was presented to substantiate the US military’s claim that the three people killed were involved in drug trafficking.
- [These 6 US Judges Struck Down Trump's Tariffs. Two Were Appointed By The President Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/these-6-us-judges-struck-down-trumps-tariffs-two-were-appointed-by-the-president-himself/): These six justices agreed that Trump overstepped his authority and that only Congress has the power to impose wide-ranging tariffs unless a statute explicitly states so
- [OpenAI Flagged Canada School Shooting Suspect’s Posts Months Before Deadly Rampage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/openai-flagged-canada-school-shooting-suspects-posts-months-before-deadly-rampage/): The attack left a female teacher and five students, three girls and two boys aged between 13 and 17, dead, and injured 25 others.
- [‘President Can’t Do Whatever He Wants’: Lawyer Neal Katyal After Winning Tariff Case Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/president-cant-do-whatever-he-wants-lawyer-neal-katyal-after-winning-tariff-case-against-trump/): Neal Katyal, who represented small businesses challenging the tariffs, said the administration’s legal approach ultimately undermined its case.
- [Handcuffs On, Hauled Into Court: 11-Year-Old, Accused Of Killing Adoptive Father, Faces Adult Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/handcuffs-on-hauled-into-court-11-year-old-accused-of-killing-adoptive-father-faces-adult-trial/): Clayton Dietz, age 11, is charged as an adult for shooting his adoptive father Douglas Dietz in Duncannon after his Nintendo Switch was taken away.
- [Thieves Tunnel Through California Shop Wall, Steal Pokemon Cards Worth $180,000 | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/thieves-tunnel-through-california-shop-wall-steal-pokemon-cards-worth-180000-video/): Masked men stole Pokemon cards worth 1,80,000 dollars in Anaheim City, smashing through a wall. Anaheim police are investigating the burglary.
- [Brazil’s Lula says Maduro should face trial in Venezuela, not US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/brazils-lula-says-maduro-should-face-trial-in-venezuela-not-us/): Brazil’s President Lula says fate of Venezuelan president should be determined by the ‘people of Venezuela’.
- [Where are the most endangered languages in the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/where-are-the-most-endangered-languages-in-the-world/): February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
- [Russian Intelligence Takes Over Wagner’s Africa Network After Prigozhin’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/russian-intelligence-takes-over-wagners-africa-network-after-prigozhins-death/): Following Prigozhin’s death, Russia’s SVR took control of Wagner’s African operations, sending teams to boost Moscow’s influence across the continent.
- [What Is Section 122? A Rare Trade Law That's Donald Trump's Latest Weapon In Tariff Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/what-is-section-122-a-rare-trade-law-thats-donald-trumps-latest-weapon-in-tariff-arsenal/): The law was originally enacted during a period of balance-of-payments concerns, when imports far exceeded exports and put pressure on the US dollar
- [Will India Now Face Just 10% US Tariffs? White House Official Signals Reset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/will-india-now-face-just-10-us-tariffs-white-house-official-signals-reset/): Donald Trump said the broader India-US trade arrangement would remain intact despite the sweeping tariff overhaul.
- [Iran-Linked Oil Tanker Seized By India Spent 8 Days In Pakistan Waters, Went Dark For Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/iran-linked-oil-tanker-seized-by-india-spent-8-days-in-pakistan-waters-went-dark-for-hours/): Indian Coast Guard detained MT Asphalt Star, MT Al Jafzia, and MT Stellar Ruby for suspected Iranian oil smuggling. Nine people are booked as probes continue.
- [Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/gunmen-on-motorcycles-kill-at-least-50-in-northwest-nigeria-report/): Nigerian lawmaker reports ‘at least 50 people dead’ after attack as list of missing is still being compiled.
- [Shehbaz Sharif's 'Guard-Style Salute' To Trump At Gaza Board Meeting Sparks Social Media Storm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/shehbaz-sharifs-guard-style-salute-to-trump-at-gaza-board-meeting-sparks-social-media-storm/): Analysts say the visit exposed a growing gap between Islamabad’s desire for global relevance and its actual influence on major diplomatic platforms
- [Who Is Neal Katyal? Indian-American Lawyer Who Challenged Trump's Tariffs In US Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/who-is-neal-katyal-indian-american-lawyer-who-challenged-trumps-tariffs-in-us-supreme-court/): The United States Supreme Court overturned Donald Trump’s tariffs, with Neal Katyal leading the challenge, affirming Congress’s authority over taxes.
- ['I'm Allowed To Destroy Trade But Can’t Charge $1': Trump Rips Into Supreme Court Tariff Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/im-allowed-to-destroy-trade-but-cant-charge-1-trump-rips-into-supreme-court-tariff-ruling/): Trump criticised the US SC for blocking tariffs under IEEPA, announced a new 10 per cent global tariff, and said US-India trade ties would remain unchanged despite the ruling.
- [Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/trump-jd-vance-vilify-lawless-supreme-court-justices-over-tariff-ruling/): President Trump calls Supreme Court justices an ’embarrassment to their families’ in 45-minute address to media.
- ['Adjustment Process Begins': Trump Signs 10% Global Tariffs, Says Will Take Effect 'Almost Immediately'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/adjustment-process-begins-trump-signs-10-global-tariffs-says-will-take-effect-almost-immediately/): Trump said the administration would maintain many existing tariffs and impose the new global levy under a different statute.
- [NASA Astronaut Shares Striking Timelapse Footage Of Earth As Space Station Flips | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/nasa-astronaut-shares-striking-timelapse-footage-of-earth-as-space-station-flips-watch/): NASA astronaut Zena Cardman shared a stunning time-lapse of Earth from SpaceX CRS-33 manoeuvres, capturing sunset, storms, air glow, Moon glint, stars, and sunrise.
- [‘Embarrassment To Their Families’: Trump's Personal Attack On Supreme Court Justices Over Tariff Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/embarrassment-to-their-families-trumps-personal-attack-on-supreme-court-justices-over-tariff-ruling/): Trump suggested, without providing evidence, that the Supreme Court’s ruling had been influenced by external actors.
- ['Keep Calm And Tariff On': White House Reacts To Supreme Court Setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/keep-calm-and-tariff-on-white-house-reacts-to-supreme-court-setback/): Soon after the ruling, Trump, while addressing the reporters, said the court had not overruled tariffs altogether but had only limited his use of the IEEPA.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1458/): These are the key developments from day 1,458 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/us-military-says-it-attacked-vessel-in-pacific-ocean-killing-three-people/): US military’s Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking without providing proof.
- [Twelve Palestine Action activists granted bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/twelve-palestine-action-activists-granted-bail/): Bailed activists include four former hunger strikers: Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Qesser Zuhrah and Heba Muraisi.
- [US envoy suggests it would be ‘fine’ if Israel expands across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-envoy-suggests-it-would-be-fine-if-israel-expands-across-middle-east/): ‘It would be fine if they took it all,’ Mike Huckabee says when asked about expanding Israel from Nile to Euphrates.
- [What’s next for Gaza after Trump’s Board of Peace meets in Washington?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/whats-next-for-gaza-after-trumps-board-of-peace-meets-in-washington/): Only one Palestinian present at international gathering for Gaza.
- [Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/can-trump-still-impose-tariffs-after-the-supreme-court-ruling/): The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.
- [US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-president-trump-promises-new-tariffs-slams-supreme-court-decision/): Supreme Court blocks Trump’s emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.
- [Tariff refunds could take years amid US Supreme Court ruling, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/tariff-refunds-could-take-years-amid-us-supreme-court-ruling-experts-warn/): At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
- [Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/hungary-to-block-90-billion-euro-eu-loan-to-ukraine-in-russian-oil-dispute/): Foreign Minister ​Peter Szijjarto says Hungary ‘will not give in to this blackmail’ after oil flows from Ukraine halted.
- [How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/how-are-killer-drones-reshaping-the-conflict-in-sudan/): Sudan enters Ramadan as Civil War intensifies, famine spreads, and drone strikes hit civilian markets.
- [Trump: Supreme Court’s rejection of tariffs ‘deeply disappointing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-supreme-courts-rejection-of-tariffs-deeply-disappointing/): US President Trump called several Supreme Court justices a “disgrace” after they struck down tariffs he issued in 2025.
- [Trump ‘considering’ limited strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-considering-limited-strikes-on-iran/): US President Trump says he is “considering” limited strikes on Iran as negotiations continue over its nuclear program.
- [Trump suggests he won’t refund tariffs after Supreme Court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-suggests-he-wont-refund-tariffs-after-supreme-court-ruling/): President Donald Trump suggested he doesn’t plan to refund tariff fees already collected by the US government.
- [The truth behind wildlife tourism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/the-truth-behind-wildlife-tourism/): Can wildlife tourism balance conservation, land rights and profit?
- [At least two killed in Israeli attack on Palestinian camp in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/at-least-two-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-palestinian-camp-in-lebanon/): Lebanon’s official news agency NNA says ‘Israeli drone’ targeted the Hittin neighbourhood of the Ein el-Hilweh camp.
- [More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/more-than-37-days-of-heavy-rain-brings-disastrous-flooding-to-france/): Devastating floods have left entire villages isolated in western France after a record-breaking 37 days of rain.
- ['Deeply Disappointed': Trump Says He's 'Ashamed' Of Supreme Court Judges After Tariff Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/deeply-disappointed-trump-says-hes-ashamed-of-supreme-court-judges-after-tariff-verdict/): Trump said he was “deeply disappointed” after the US Supreme Court ruled his sweeping global tariffs on several countries illegal.
- [After SC Setback, Trump Announces Fresh 10% Global Tariffs Over Existing Duties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/after-sc-setback-trump-announces-fresh-10-global-tariffs-over-existing-duties/): Trump announced that he would sign an order imposing a fresh 10 per cent global tariff, over and above existing duties.
- [Will US Refund Billions Collected Under Tariffs After SC Ruling? Trump Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/will-us-refund-billions-collected-under-tariffs-after-sc-ruling-trump-responds/): Trump said he would reimpose tariffs using presidential authority available under other laws after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous sweeping tariffs.
- ['Nothing Changes': Trump On India Trade Deal After US Supreme Court Blocks His Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/nothing-changes-trump-on-india-trade-deal-after-us-supreme-court-blocks-his-tariffs/): ‘Nothing Changes’: Trump On India Trade Deal After US Supreme Court Blocks His Tariffs
- [Who made the cut on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and what they want](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/who-made-the-cut-on-trumps-board-of-peace-and-what-they-want/): The Board of Peace takes Washington.
- [Inside Israel’s plan to turn West Bank land into ‘state property’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/inside-israels-plan-to-turn-west-bank-land-into-state-property/): Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.
- [Why did the US Supreme Court strike down Trump’s global tariff policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/why-did-the-us-supreme-court-strike-down-trumps-global-tariff-policy/): The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
- [Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies passes controversial labour reform bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/argentinas-chamber-of-deputies-passes-controversial-labour-reform-bill/): Unions have slammed the reforms as an effort under libertarian President Javier Milei to erode protections for workers.
- [White House Sets March 31–April 2 Dates For Trump’s China Visit Amid Tariff Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/white-house-sets-march-31-april-2-dates-for-trumps-china-visit-amid-tariff-uncertainty/): Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, focusing on trade ties amid uncertainty after a US Supreme Court ruling struck down tariffs, aiming to stabilise relations.
- ['No One Wants Elections During War': Zelenskyy Says Russians Want To Remove Him From Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/no-one-wants-elections-during-war-zelenskyy-says-russians-want-to-remove-him-from-power/): Zelenskyy said Russia was pushing for quick presidential elections in Ukraine to remove him from power amid pressure from the US for territorial concessions in the four-year war.
- [NASA To Send Four Astronauts On A Round-Trip To The Moon Under Artemis 2 Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/nasa-to-send-four-astronauts-on-a-round-trip-to-the-moon-under-artemis-2-mission/): As per the official update, four astronauts, including a Canadian, may launch to the moon from Kennedy Space Center as soon as March 6.
- [Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/senegal-football-federation-denounces-verdict-in-morocco-against-fans/): Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.
- [Police search ex-Prince Andrew’s former home a day after his arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/police-search-ex-prince-andrews-former-home-a-day-after-his-arrest/): Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation, which means he has neither been charged nor exonerated by police.
- [Man Utd owner Ratcliffe avoids charge by FA for ‘colonised’ comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/man-utd-owner-ratcliffe-avoids-charge-by-fa-for-colonised-comment/): Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe has apologised if people were offended by UK ‘colonised ⁠by immigrants’ comment.
- [Meet The Nine Supreme Court Justices Who Struck Down Trump Tariffs, Six Were Republican-Nominated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/meet-the-nine-supreme-court-justices-who-struck-down-trump-tariffs-six-were-republican-nominated/): The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Trump’s emergency tariffs were illegal, stating Congress holds tariff authority.
- [Bangladesh's President Recalls 1971 Struggle Against Pakistan Ahead Of Mother Language Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/bangladeshs-president-recalls-1971-struggle-against-pakistan-ahead-of-mother-language-day/): While congratulating people on International Mother Language Day, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin recalled the struggle of the Bengali language against Pakistan’s rule.
- [Beyond China, Beyond America: Amitav Acharya on India’s Global Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/beyond-china-beyond-america-amitav-acharya-on-indias-global-play/): The Indian-origin scholar at American University challenges the populist assertion that Indian professionals are ‘stealing’ jobs from the core support base of President Trump
- [Residents in northern Lebanon terrified their buildings will collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/residents-in-northern-lebanon-terrified-their-buildings-will-collapse/): Residents say they’re scared for their own homes after a deadly building collapse in northern Lebanon.
- [A fragile freedom for Venezuela’s released political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/a-fragile-freedom-for-venezuelas-released-political-prisoners/): Venezuela’s new government has released hundreds of political detainees. But does that mean freedom?
- [Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/iran-says-us-military-build-up-unnecessary-and-unhelpful-deal-achievable/): Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US ‘has not asked’ for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.
- [Donald Trump Says He Is Considering Limited Military Strike Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/donald-trump-says-he-is-considering-limited-military-strike-against-iran/): Giving no other details about the move, Trump said the limited strike on Iran would be to pressure them into a deal on their nuclear programme.
- [Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Trump Says He Has ‘Backup Plan’ After US Supreme Court Blocks Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-says-he-has-backup-plan-after-us-supreme-court-blocks-tariffs/): The Supreme Court’s decision affirms earlier findings by lower courts that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA were illegal.
- [US To Refund Billions? What Next After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-to-refund-billions-what-next-after-supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs/): In a 6-3 verdict, the US court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not empower the president to unilaterally impose broad tariffs.
- [Trump Says He Has ‘Backup Plan’ After Top Court Rules Tariffs Illegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-says-he-has-backup-plan-after-top-court-rules-tariffs-illegal/): Trump vows a backup plan after the top court ruled he exceeded authority imposing tariffs under IEEPA, blocking a key tool for his economic agenda and global trade strategy.
- [Why Did US Supreme Court Reject Trump's Global Tariffs? Here's What It Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/why-did-us-supreme-court-reject-trumps-global-tariffs-heres-what-it-said/): Donald Trump faced a major blow after the US Supreme Court said he violated federal law with his aggressive tariff policies imposed under a national emergency law.
- [US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-global-tariffs/): The decision is a significant loss to US President Trump on an issue that has been critical for his economic agenda.
- [In Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace met with deep scepticism, little hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/in-gaza-trumps-board-of-peace-met-with-deep-scepticism-little-hope/): In war-ravaged Gaza, residents question whether Trump’s Board of Peace will deliver real security.
- [Trump tariffs live: US Supreme Court rules against sweeping global tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-live-us-supreme-court-rules-against-sweeping-global-tariffs/): Supreme Court says Trump did not have authority to enact tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.
- [US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Under National Emergency Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-sweeping-tariffs-under-national-emergency-law/): Post Content
- [Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/florida-lawmakers-approve-bill-to-rename-palm-beach-airport-after-donald-trump/): The airport, located just minutes from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, will also require approval from the FAA before the renaming can take effect.
- [US-Iran Tensions: Tehran Says Washington Hasn't Asked For Zero Nuclear Enrichment | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/us-iran-tensions-tehran-says-washington-hasnt-asked-for-zero-nuclear-enrichment-top-points/): US-Iran tensions remain high as Donald Trump warned Tehran that it should make a deal over its nuclear programme within 10-15 days, or “really bad things” will happen.
- [Imran Khan’s PTI Slams Pakistan’s Entry Into Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’, Calls It Undemocratic | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/imran-khans-pti-slams-pakistans-entry-into-gaza-board-of-peace-calls-it-undemocratic-exclusive-details/): The party has accused the administration of Shehbaz Sharif of bypassing Parliament and compromising Pakistan’s sovereign foreign policy
- [Rafale Jets, Set, Go: The ‘New Era’ Of India-France Defence Cooperation Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/rafale-jets-set-go-the-new-era-of-india-france-defence-cooperation-explained/): Under the proposed framework, 18 jets will be delivered in “fly-away” condition from France, while the remaining 96 jets are set to be manufactured in India
- [Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/ukraines-patience-with-us-peace-push-wears-thin-as-russia-skirts-pressure/): The US is putting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after more failed talks.
- [Ukraine to boycott Paralympic Games ceremony due to Russian participation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/ukraine-to-boycott-paralympic-games-ceremony-due-to-russian-participation/): The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.
- [UN emergency food aid in Somalia may halt by April amid severe hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/un-emergency-food-aid-in-somalia-may-halt-by-april-amid-severe-hunger/): Families in Somalia pushed to the brink amid severe hunger; urgent food aid needed to avert worsening conditions.
- [Man Trains Dog To Illegally Dump Rubbish To Dodge Cameras In Italy, Fined By Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/man-trains-dog-to-illegally-dump-rubbish-to-dodge-cameras-in-italy-fined-by-police/): A man in Catania, Italy, was fined for training his dog to dump rubbish bags to evade surveillance cameras. Police shared footage, highlighting ongoing illegal dumping issues.
- ['We're Keeping An Eye On Situation': India On Iran-US Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/were-keeping-an-eye-on-situation-india-on-iran-us-tensions/): The remarks came as tensions between Iran and the US have sharply escalated, with reports indicating that Washington could be preparing for possible military action.
- [The General Who Outgrew The Constitution: How Asim Munir Became Pakistan’s De Facto Ruler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/the-general-who-outgrew-the-constitution-how-asim-munir-became-pakistans-de-facto-ruler/): The legal framework for Munir’s consolidation was cemented in November 2025 through the 27th Constitutional Amendment
- [Three US Engineers Charged With Sending Google Trade Secrets To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/three-us-engineers-charged-with-sending-google-trade-secrets-to-iran/): The engineers, all Iranian nationals, face charges of conspiracy to commit trade secret theft, theft and attempted theft of trade secrets, and obstruction of official proceedings.
- [No Ramadan joy, respite for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/no-ramadan-joy-respite-for-families-in-gaza-city-destroyed-by-israel/): Nisreen Nassar and her family, like many other Palestinians, continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.
- [RSF killings in Sudan bear signs of genocide, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/rsf-killings-in-sudan-bear-signs-of-genocide-un-says/): The UN says mass killings by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher carry the hallmarks of genocide.
- [Thai police disguised in dancing lion costume arrest wanted man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/thai-police-disguised-in-dancing-lion-costume-arrest-wanted-man/): Thai police disguised themselves in a ceremonial lion costume to catch a man wanted for burglary.
- [Israeli forces harass Al Jazeera reporter, journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/israeli-forces-harass-al-jazeera-reporter-journalists/): Israeli forces blocked Al Jazeera and other networks as they filmed Palestinians waiting to go to the Al Aqsa Mosque.
- [A timeline of British royal sagas and scandals in recent decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/20/a-timeline-of-british-royal-sagas-and-scandals-in-recent-decades/): Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Epstein scandal.
- [Regime Change ‘Closer Than Ever’: Exiled Iranian Princess Urges World to Support Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/regime-change-closer-than-ever-exiled-iranian-princess-urges-world-to-support-protesters/): Noor Pahlavi urges global support for Iranians seeking political change, highlighting historic protests for democracy and human rights amid the Islamic Republic crisis.
- [‘Part Of Effort To Create Alliance Against Radical Outfits’: Netanyahu On PM Modi’s Israel Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/part-of-effort-to-create-alliance-against-radical-outfits-netanyahu-on-pm-modis-israel-visit/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Israel from February 25 to strengthen its strategic and defence partnership with Tel Aviv.
- [Iran Refuses To Export Enriched Uranium Stockpile, Offers To Dilute It Instead: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/iran-refuses-to-export-enriched-uranium-stockpile-offers-to-dilute-it-instead-report/): Iran currently holds uranium enriched to 60%, near weapons grade, but is offering to down-blend it to 20% or below.
- [Will Block EU's New Sanctions Against Russia Unless Ukraine Re-Opens Key Oil Pipeline: Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/will-block-eus-new-sanctions-against-russia-unless-ukraine-re-opens-key-oil-pipeline-hungary/): Hungary will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia unless Ukraine reopens a key oil pipeline to Budapest, as stated by Viktor Orban and Peter Szijjarto.
- [Rafael Grossi on nuclear risk and reforming the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/rafael-grossi-on-nuclear-risk-and-reforming-the-un/): The IAEA chief discusses rising nuclear tensions, UN reform and whether the system can still prevent war.
- [UEFA and FIFA may get a red card at the ICC for ignoring Israeli violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/uefa-and-fifa-may-get-a-red-card-at-the-icc-for-ignoring-israeli-violations/): A landmark referral of UEFA and FIFA leaders to the International Criminal Court could set an important legal precedent.
- [How four years of Ukraine war have changed Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/how-four-years-of-ukraine-war-have-changed-russia/): From curbs on rights to fewer choices at the market, the war has taken its toll. Still, support for it remains high.
- [Palestine Action activists reunited with family after granted bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/palestine-action-activists-reunited-with-family-after-granted-bail/): 12 Palestine Action activists, including hunger strikers, reunited with their families after they were granted bail.
- ['It's On The Way': Greenland Has Free Healthcare, So Why Is Trump Sending Hospital Boat To The Island?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/its-on-the-way-greenland-has-free-healthcare-so-why-is-trump-sending-hospital-boat-to-the-island/): US President Donald Trump said the initiative to send a naval hospital ship to Greenland is “to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there”
- ['So It's A Loss?': How Trump Reacted After Learning Of Tariff Blow During White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/so-its-a-loss-how-trump-reacted-after-learning-of-tariff-blow-during-white-house-meeting/): Shortly afterwards, Trump cut short a question-and-answer session and left the meeting, saying he needed to prepare a response.
- [Khamenei Planning For Assassination Scenario? Iranian Leader Appoints Longtime Loyalist As Successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/khamenei-planning-for-assassination-scenario-iranian-leader-appoints-longtime-loyalist-as-successor/): Ayatollah Khamenei set succession plans and named Ali Larijani to oversee key affairs as Iran faces US and Israeli threats, reports The New York Times.
- [South Korea Protests Japan For Hosting Event Over Disputed Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/south-korea-protests-japan-for-hosting-event-over-disputed-islands/): Seoul condemned Japan’s Takeshima Day event, protesting claims over disputed islands known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea, urging Japan to abolish the ceremony.
- [Elderly men beaten up ‘for being Muslim’ in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/elderly-men-beaten-up-for-being-muslim-in-india/): Three elderly men were slapped and chased by a passerby in India after he reportedly targeted them for being Muslim.
- [LIVE: India vs South Africa – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/live-india-vs-south-africa-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, team news, score, toss and full text and photo stream from today’s Super Eight match.
- [Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/somaliland-minister-says-us-may-access-its-minerals-military-bases-report/): Minister of the presidency says exclusive rights offered to US are part of Somaliland’s push for global recognition.
- [At least one killed in widescale Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/at-least-one-killed-in-widescale-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-energy-sector/): Main target was the energy sector, but residential buildings and a railway were also damaged, President Zelenskyy says.
- [Air India Cancels All Flights To And From New York As Massive Snowstorm Hits US East Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/air-india-cancels-all-flights-to-and-from-new-york-as-massive-snowstorm-hits-us-east-coast/): Delta Air Lines has also announced that it will cancel several flights as a powerful winter storm moves towards the US East Coast.
- [Russian Drones, Missiles Hit Energy, Railways Across Ukraine, 1 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/russian-drones-missiles-hit-energy-railways-across-ukraine-1-dead/): Russia launched 50 missiles and 300 drones on Ukraine, targeting energy, rail, and residential sites. One died, dozens injured.
- [Sean Strickland ends Anthony Hernandez’s win streak with TKO victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/sean-strickland-ends-anthony-hernandezs-win-streak-with-tko-victory/): The third-ranked Strickland hands Hernandez his first UFC defeat in more than five years.
- [Pakistan ‘kills dozens’ in air strikes on Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/pakistan-kills-dozens-in-air-strikes-on-afghanistan/): Pakistan’s military has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it called ‘camps and hideouts’.
- [Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/ryan-garcia-defeats-mario-barrios-to-win-wbc-welterweight-title/): Garcia is the new world champion after a unanimous points decision victory against title holder.
- [The aftermath of Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/the-aftermath-of-pakistans-air-strikes-in-afghanistan/): Attacks kill civilians, deepen border dispute and prompt threat of retaliation from Kabul.
- [10% To 15%, Never-Used Law, India Impact, And The Politics Of It: How Trump's Tariffs Look After SC Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/10-to-15-never-used-law-india-impact-and-the-politics-of-it-how-trumps-tariffs-look-after-sc-ruling/): Many major economies, including India, China, South Korea, and Brazil, are likely to witness their tariffs temporarily lowered to 15% from previously higher “reciprocal” levels
- ['Terrorist Attack': Cop Killed, Dozens Injured As Deadly Explosions Rock Western Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/terrorist-attack-cop-killed-dozens-injured-as-deadly-explosions-rock-western-ukraine/): Explosions in Lviv killed one and injured dozens. Authorities have labelled it a “terrorist attack”.
- [‘Appropriate Instruments At Its Disposal’: France Says EU Has Tools To Retaliate Against US Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/appropriate-instruments-at-its-disposal-france-says-eu-has-tools-to-retaliate-against-us-tariffs/): The ACI allows a wide range of actions, from export controls to tariffs on services, as well as excluding U.S. companies from EU procurement contracts.
- [Most Americans Unhappy With Trump’s Handling Of Key Issues Including Tariff And Immigration: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/most-americans-unhappy-with-trumps-handling-of-key-issues-including-tariff-and-immigration-poll/): The poll raised questions about Trump’s fitness for office. Over half said he lacks the mental sharpness needed to be president.
- [UK Police Seek Information From Andrew's Protection Officers Amid Epstein Files Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/uk-police-seek-information-from-andrews-protection-officers-amid-epstein-files-probe/): Andrew Mountbatten-Windor, the former prince, was arrested on his 66th birthday over ties with dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [DHS agent killed US citizen in March last year, records reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/dhs-agent-killed-us-citizen-in-march-last-year-records-reveal/): Texas shooting appears to be ​the first known instance of US citizen being killed during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- [Video: Deadly ‘terrorist attack’ in Ukraine’s Lviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/video-deadly-terrorist-attack-in-ukraines-lviv/): Two explosions occurred while Ukrainian police responded to an emergency at a store in the city of Lviv.
- [India, US Reschedule Chief Negotiators’ Meet On Trade Deal After Trump Announces Global 15% Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/india-us-reschedule-chief-negotiators-meet-on-trade-deal-after-trump-announces-global-15-tariff/): Trump announced an increase in the proposed global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. He sharply criticised the recent court ruling and called it “anti-American”.
- [Is AI Replacing All Jobs? No, Sam Altman Doesn't Think So](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/is-ai-replacing-all-jobs-no-sam-altman-doesnt-think-so/): At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sam Altman said firms blame AI for layoffs, but it may create new opportunities.
- ['It Was Actually Inedible': JD Vance Reveals 'Best And Worst' Dishes He Cooked For Wife Usha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/it-was-actually-inedible-jd-vance-reveals-best-and-worst-dishes-he-cooked-for-wife-usha/): JD Vance jokes about his attempt at making crescent roll pizza for Usha. The couple met at Yale Law and have three kids.
- [Rondale Moore, Vikings NFL receiver, dies aged 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/rondale-moore-vikings-nfl-receiver-dies-aged-25/): Police say the ex-Purdue University star died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in his hometown in Indiana.
- [Modi’s Israel visit: Timeline of India’s relations with Israel, Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/modis-israel-visit-timeline-of-indias-relations-with-israel-palestine/): From Mahatma Gandhi’s support for Palestine to Modi’s Netanyahu embrace, how India’s ties have evolved over the decades.
- [Lionel Messi, Inter Miami routed by LAFC in MLS season opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/lionel-messi-inter-miami-routed-by-lafc-in-mls-season-opener/): The Inter Miami star began his club’s MLS Cup title defense with a crushing away loss to rivals Los Angeles FC.
- [From Qatar To UAE: Document Reveals Epstein's Bid To Build Powerful Ties Across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/from-qatar-to-uae-document-reveals-epsteins-bid-to-build-powerful-ties-across-middle-east/): Epstein sought influence in Gulf states, connecting with Sheikh Jabor Yousuf Jassim Al Thani and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, who resigned from DP World after DoJ files release.
- [‘Go To US Congress If…’: Indian-Origin Lawyer Neal Katyal On Trump's 15% Global Tariffs Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/go-to-us-congress-if-indian-origin-lawyer-neal-katyal-on-trumps-15-global-tariffs-order/): Neal Katyal criticised Donald Trump’s 15 percent global tariffs urging Congress involvement for such sweeping measures.
- [14 Arab, Islamic Nations Condemn US Ambassador Huckabee’s Israel Expansion Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/14-arab-islamic-nations-condemn-us-ambassador-huckabees-israel-expansion-remarks/): Huckabee later sought to clarify his remarks, calling them “somewhat of a hyperbolic statement.”
- [Iran will not bow down to US pressure in nuclear talks, Pezeshkian says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/iran-will-not-bow-down-to-us-pressure-in-nuclear-talks-pezeshkian-says/): Iranian president vows to stand firm as Trump threatens strikes and the US bolsters its military presence in the Gulf.
- [How Russia has weaponised winter against people in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/how-russia-has-weaponised-winter-against-people-in-ukraine/): Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy grid 2,500 times in four years, leaving millions without heat in freezing weather.
- [Attacked in India, Kashmiri shawl sellers choose between safety, livelihood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/attacked-in-india-kashmiri-shawl-sellers-choose-between-safety-livelihood/): A surge in attacks has forced many Kashmiris to return home. Others are devising survival strategies.
- [Iran’s president says his country will not bow to US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/irans-president-says-his-country-will-not-bow-to-us-pressure/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will not bow to US pressure over nuclear talks.
- [Who Is Susan Rice? Trump Warns Netflix To Sack Board Member Over Remarks Against Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/who-is-susan-rice-trump-warns-netflix-to-sack-board-member-over-remarks-against-him/): Donald Trump called for Netflix to fire Susan Rice after she warned organisations, law firms of accountability if Democrats regain power.
- [Teenage Girls Lured Into Forced Sex As 'Payment' For Drug Debts By London Gangs: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/teenage-girls-lured-into-forced-sex-as-payment-for-drug-debts-by-london-gangs-report/): The report revealed that young girls are often lured into gang activity, including dealing drugs, trading weapons and stealing phones, before being sexually exploited.
- [Eight bodies found in Libya, Greece as the toll in the Mediterranean rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/eight-bodies-found-in-libya-greece-as-the-toll-in-the-mediterranean-rises/): Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece.
- [Adopted As A Toddler By US War Veteran, An Iran-Born Woman Faces Deportation Over Visa Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/adopted-as-a-toddler-by-us-war-veteran-an-iran-born-woman-faces-deportation-over-visa-issue/): The letter from the Department of Homeland Security says she is eligible for removal because she overstayed her visa in March 1974 — when she was 4 years old.
- [Putin Wanted Kyiv’s Top Officials Killed, Ukraine Alleges $100,000 Bounty Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/putin-wanted-kyivs-top-officials-killed-ukraine-alleges-100000-bounty-plot/): Kyiv and Moldova arrested 10 suspects for plotting assassinations of Ukrainian leaders on Moscow’s orders.
- [Macron Urges Calm After Thousands March In Lyon Over Killing Of Far-Right Activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/macron-urges-calm-after-thousands-march-in-lyon-over-killing-of-far-right-activist/): Seven people are under investigation over Deranque’s death, including a former aide to a lawmaker from the hard-left La France Insoumise party, which has condemned the killing.
- [US CEO Says She’ll Miss ‘Fruit That Tastes Like Fruit’ After Delhi Visit, Sparks Online Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/us-ceo-says-shell-miss-fruit-that-tastes-like-fruit-after-delhi-visit-sparks-online-debate/): Sara Hooker, co-founder and chief executive of Adaptation, attended the summit and later shared her thoughts about the city on X.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1459/): These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Largest US Bank JPMorgan Chase Closed Donald Trump's 50 Accounts In 2021. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/largest-us-bank-jpmorgan-chase-closed-donald-trumps-50-accounts-in-2021-heres-why/): Until now, JPMorgan had never formally acknowledged closing Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6, previously speaking only in general terms about account closures and citing privacy laws.
- [Real Or AI? Viral Video Showing Epstein's Partner Ghislaine Maxwell's Lookalike Sparks Buzz | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/real-or-ai-viral-video-showing-epsteins-partner-ghislaine-maxwells-lookalike-sparks-buzz-watch/): A viral video shows a woman in Quebec resembling Ghislaine Maxwell, partner of Jeffrey Epstein.
- [King Charles ‘Warned In 2019’ About Andrew’s Secret Business Deals, Royal Name ‘Misuse’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/king-charles-warned-in-2019-about-andrews-secret-business-deals-royal-name-misuse-report/): Email record claims controversial financier David Rowland was benefiting from his links to former Prince Andrew.
- ['Justice Finally Served': Four Decades On, DNA From Cigarette Helps Identify Teenager's Killer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/justice-finally-served-four-decades-on-dna-from-cigarette-helps-identify-teenagers-killer/): Sarah Geer’s 1982 murder in Cloverdale, California was solved after 44 years using DNA from a cigarette butt.
- [Trump to raise US global tariff from 10 to 15% after Supreme Court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/trump-to-raise-us-global-tariff-from-10-to-15-after-supreme-court-ruling/): Move comes as businesses seek repayment for the estimated $133bn the Trump administration has already collected.
- [China Developing ‘New Generation’ Nuclear Weapons, Conducted Secret Test, US Official Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/china-developing-new-generation-nuclear-weapons-conducted-secret-test-us-official-warns/): The overhaul, reportedly including a covert nuclear test in February — is backed by substantial, though undisclosed, financial investment.
- [Pakistan Hits TTP Targets In Airstrikes Across Afghanistan Border, Cites ‘Conclusive Evidence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/pakistan-hits-ttp-targets-in-airstrikes-across-afghanistan-border-cites-conclusive-evidence/): Pakistan Minister Attaullah Tarar said that the military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to the TTP and its affiliates.
- [Khamenei Threatens To Send US Warships To 'Bottom Of Sea'. Which Deadly Weapons Does Iran Have?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/khamenei-threatens-to-send-us-warships-to-bottom-of-sea-which-deadly-weapons-does-iran-have/): The US sends two aircraft carriers near Iran as tensions rise; Iran’s Khamenei threatens to sink the warships. What weapons can Tehran use?
- ['Zero Experience’: Asha Sharma’s Microsoft Role Sparks ‘Indian Nepotism’ Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/zero-experience-asha-sharmas-microsoft-role-sparks-indian-nepotism-backlash/): Asha Sharma took charge after a leadership reshuffle, replacing Phil Spencer, the longtime face of Xbox, who stepped down after 38 years at the company.
- [Powerful Blizzard Threatens New York City, First Warning In Nearly A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/powerful-blizzard-threatens-new-york-city-first-warning-in-nearly-a-decade/): It’s the first Blizzard Warning for New York City in nearly a decade, since 2017. The Big Apple is forecast to get between 12-18 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday.
- [Indian Man Convicted Of Rape In London After Luring Woman With Fake Job Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/indian-man-convicted-of-rape-in-london-after-luring-woman-with-fake-job-offer/): An Indian citizen residing in Northolt, was convicted of rape, attempted rape, assault by penetration, two counts of sexual assault and one count of common assault.
- [Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/pakistan-carries-out-strikes-in-afghanistan-after-spate-of-suicide-attacks/): Afghan sources say the Pakistani strikes hit the border provinces of Paktika and Nangarhar.
- [Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful. What are the implications?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/trumps-tariff-regime-has-been-ruled-unlawful-what-are-the-implications/): The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s central policy.
- [Nico O’Reilly double seals key 2-1 win for Man City over Newcastle United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/nico-oreilly-double-seals-key-2-1-win-for-man-city-over-newcastle-united/): Manchester City’s win cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points.
- [‘Will Strike Back At Perfect Time': Taliban Vows Response After Pakistan Airstrikes | EXCLUSIVE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/will-strike-back-at-perfect-time-taliban-vows-response-after-pakistan-airstrikes-exclusive/): Taliban leadership holds emergency consultations after strikes and warns Islamabad of retaliation after airstrikes targeted areas along the border in eastern Afghanistan.
- [Iran’s Campuses Boil Weeks After Deadly Protests; Videos Show Chants Urging US To ‘Finish The Job’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/irans-campuses-boil-weeks-after-deadly-protests-videos-show-chants-urging-us-to-finish-the-job/): Videos circulating online show anti-government chants and scuffles on Iranian college campuses weeks after a deadly crackdown.
- [Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/venezuela-receives-more-than-1500-amnesty-requests-under-new-law/): More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.
- [Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes Across Afghan Border, 13 TTP Militants Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/pakistan-conducts-airstrikes-across-afghan-border-13-ttp-militants-dead/): Eight targets were hit across multiple provinces in an operation involving Pakistan Air Force fighter jets.
- [‘Absurd and provocative’: Huckabee faces firestorm for Israel border stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/absurd-and-provocative-huckabee-faces-firestorm-for-israel-border-stance/): Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia denounce US ambassador’s remarks suggesting Israel has right to much of the Middle East.
- [‘Training A Human Takes 20 Years Of Food’: Sam Altman On How Much Power AI Consumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/training-a-human-takes-20-years-of-food-sam-altman-on-how-much-power-ai-consumes/): Altman says debates on AI power use overlook that human intelligence also requires years of life, education and resources to develop.
- [Will Andrew Be Removed From Royal Line Of Succession? Report Says UK Govt Weighing Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/will-andrew-be-removed-from-royal-line-of-succession-report-says-uk-govt-weighing-move/): The debate follows his arrest and a police probe linked to allegations involving confidential documents and Jeffrey Epstein
- [Far-right anti-Islam march sparks counterprotests in Manchester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/far-right-anti-islam-march-sparks-counterprotests-in-manchester/): Hundreds of Britain First protesters faced larger antifascist crowds in a tense Manchester city centre standoff.
- [NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/nasa-rules-out-march-launch-for-manned-moon-mission-over-technical-issues/): Artemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency’s planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028.
- [Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/slovakia-threatens-to-cut-electricity-to-ukraine-over-russian-oil-spat/): Slovakia and Hungary vexed after Russian oil flows via Ukraine halted by alleged Russian drone strike last month.
- [Crypto, Minerals, Reko Diq: Pakistani Journalist Says Islamabad In Strategic Limbo Over US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/crypto-minerals-reko-diq-pakistani-journalist-says-islamabad-in-strategic-limbo-over-us-ties/): Najam Sethi alleged that Pakistan’s current strategy was not rooted in diplomacy but in providing material inducements.
- [US Military Aircraft Seen In Portugal As Trump Expands Regional Presence Amid Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/us-military-aircraft-seen-in-portugal-as-trump-expands-regional-presence-amid-iran-tensions/): Several US military aircraft were seen at the Lajes Air Base in Portugal as Washington expands its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- [Meet ‘Gaitana’, The AI Candidate Adding A Twist To Colombia’s Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/meet-gaitana-the-ai-candidate-adding-a-twist-to-colombias-election/): Gaitana, an AI avatar referencing a historic Indigenous leader, is contesting Colombia’s 2026 congressional race, sparking debate on digital representation and electoral law.
- [Seven Bodies Of Chinese Tourists Recovered From Lake Baikal In Russia's Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/seven-bodies-of-chinese-tourists-recovered-from-lake-baikal-in-russias-serbia/): Seven bodies found in Lake Baikal after a tour bus with eight Chinese tourists plunged through ice. One survivor escaped.
- [Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/israeli-army-kills-2-palestinians-in-strikes-on-gaza-during-ramadan/): Latest Israeli attacks bring total death toll in Gaza since October ‘ceasefire’ to 614.
- [18-Year-Old Teen Stabbed To Death Outside Mosque Near Birmingham, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/18-year-old-teen-stabbed-to-death-outside-mosque-near-birmingham-probe-on/): 18-year-old was stabbed to death outside Jamia Masjid in Smethwick near Birmingham. Two others were injured. West Midlands Police are investigating the case.
- [US Envoy Triggers Row After Saying Israel Has A 'Right' To Much Of West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/us-envoy-triggers-row-after-saying-israel-has-a-right-to-much-of-west-asia/): Arab and Muslim nations condemned Mike Huckabee’s comments suggesting Israel could claim much of the West Asia, sparking backlash from Egypt, Jordan, and OIC.
- [Before Minnesota Shootings, A US Citizen Was Shot By Immigration Agent In Texas, Records Show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/before-minnesota-shootings-a-us-citizen-was-shot-by-immigration-agent-in-texas-records-show/): Martinez’s mother, Rachel Reyes, described him as a quiet and kind young man who worked at an Amazon warehouse and had no prior trouble with the law.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Newcastle United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/live-manchester-city-vs-newcastle-united-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as City host Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.
- [Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights opener abandoned at T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/pakistan-new-zealand-super-eights-opener-abandoned-at-t20-world-cup/): Persistent rain in Colombo forces abandonment of Pakistan’s game with New Zealand, which was to open Super Eights stage.
- [Rescuers Consider Using Explosives To Recover Victims After Tahoe Avalanche Leaves 8 Skiers Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/rescuers-consider-using-explosives-to-recover-victims-after-tahoe-avalanche-leaves-8-skiers-dead/): Rescue teams in Tahoe, California, plan aerial surveys and possible controlled explosives at Castle Peak after eight skiers died in an avalanche.
- [Boris Johnson Urges UK, Allies To Deploy Troops To Ukraine Now To ‘Flip A Switch’ In Putin’s Mind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/boris-johnson-urges-uk-allies-to-deploy-troops-to-ukraine-now-to-flip-a-switch-in-putins-mind/): Boris Johnson urges UK and allies to deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine, arguing it could shift Putin’s stance.
- [Trump Raises Global Tariff To 15%, Calls US Top Court's Ruling 'Anti-American'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/trump-raises-global-tariff-to-15-calls-us-top-courts-ruling-anti-american/): Trump said the higher tariff would take effect immediately and accused several countries of exploiting the US for decades.
- [NASA Uncovers Helium Flow Issue, Artemis II Moon Mission Faces Delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/nasa-uncovers-helium-flow-issue-artemis-ii-moon-mission-faces-delay/): NASA may delay Artemis II after engineers found a helium flow issue, impacting the March launch window. Artemis II is the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17.
- [Protesters Hurl Fireworks At Albania PM's Office Amid Unrest Over Corruption Scandal | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/protesters-hurl-fireworks-at-albania-pms-office-amid-unrest-over-corruption-scandal-video/): Police and protesters clashed near the Parliament building for over two hours, and several people were arrested after demonstrators hurled petrol bombs at the PM’s office.
- [Explosive-Laden Bike Rams Security Convoy In Pakistan’s Khyber; 2 Army Soldiers, 5 Militants Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/explosive-laden-bike-rams-security-convoy-in-pakistans-khyber-2-army-soldiers-5-militants-killed/): According to the Pakistani army, the attack took place in Bannu district, where security forces were engaged in an operation against armed militants.
- [Researcher Warns Of Bird Flu 'Capable Of Killing 100%' Infected Fauna In Antarctica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/researcher-warns-of-bird-flu-capable-of-killing-100-infected-fauna-in-antarctica/): Chilean researcher detected a deadly bird flu strain in Antarctica, spreading rapidly among skuas, cormorants, gulls, penguins, and fur seals, threatening small animal populations.
- [Israeli Strikes Kill 10 In Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, Hezbollah Says Only Choice Is 'Resistance'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-lebanons-bekaa-valley-hezbollah-says-only-choice-is-resistance/): The Israeli military said on Friday that it struck Hezbollah command centres in the Baalbek area and eliminated several militants in charge of the group’s missile array.
- [Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/russian-attack-on-kharkiv-kills-two-ukraine-hits-missile-plant/): Kharkiv regional administration head, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that 175 ‘combat clashes’ were recorded.
- [Ukraine’s Partners Unhappy: Hungary, Slovakia Slam Zelenskyy For Blocking Russian Oil Flow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/ukraines-partners-unhappy-hungary-slovakia-slam-zelenskyy-for-blocking-russian-oil-flow/): Robert Fico warns Slovakia may halt emergency electricity to Ukraine if oil supplies are not restored, citing losses and tensions with Volodymyr Zelensky.
- [Giant tortoises return to Galapagos island after 150 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/giant-tortoises-return-to-galapagos-island-after-150-years/): More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Ecuador’s Floreana Island in the Galapagos.
- [Two soldiers killed during military operation in Pakistan’s northwest: Army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/two-soldiers-killed-during-military-operation-in-pakistans-northwest-army/): An explosive-laden motorcycle rammed vehicle in security forces convoy, military says.
- [India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/india-vs-south-africa-t20-world-cup-super-eights-teams-start-lineups/): Defending champions and co-hosts India face debut-title chasing South Africa in rematch of last T20 World Cup final.
- [What Is Area 51? Why It’s Back In Spotlight After Donald Trump’s UFO File Promise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/what-is-area-51-why-its-back-in-spotlight-after-donald-trumps-ufo-file-promise/): The US President Donald Trump stated he will direct government agencies, including the Defence Department, to begin identifying and releasing files related to aliens.
- [India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/india-signs-critical-minerals-deal-with-brazil-to-curb-dependance-on-china/): Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.
- [Israel wants to execute Palestinians and the world will allow it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/21/israel-wants-to-execute-palestinians-and-the-world-will-allow-it/): An execution bill is being pushed through the Knesset. International indifference paved its way for it.
- [Gaza child dies waiting for Israeli permission to leave for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/gaza-child-dies-waiting-for-israeli-permission-to-leave-for-treatment/): Israel continues to block thousands of Palestinians from seeking medical treatment abroad through Rafah crossing.
- [‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/el-mencho-killing-sparks-overwhelming-fear-as-violence-erupts-in-mexico/): As news of the killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow.
- [Gaza child dies after Israel blocks medical evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/gaza-child-dies-after-israel-blocks-medical-evacuation/): Palestinian boy Nidal Abu Rabeea died in Gaza after waiting months for Israel to allow his medical evacuation.
- [Who are Mexico’s top cartel bosses killed or arrested in recent years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/who-are-mexicos-top-cartel-bosses-killed-or-arrested-in-recent-years/): From El Chapo to El Lazca, here’s a list of drug lords who have been taken down.
- [Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/human-rights-outmuscled-by-rule-of-force-globally-un-chief-warns/): Antonio Guterres highlights ‘blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law’ in Palestine.
- [Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/iran-says-ready-for-talks-but-will-defend-itself-against-us-aggression/): Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if nuclear deal not reached.
- [Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/russia-kills-four-ukrainians-on-eve-of-fourth-war-anniversary/): EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
- [New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders citywide shutdown as snowstorm hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-orders-citywide-shutdown-as-snowstorm-hits/): The city’s entire traffic network is shut down except for emergency travel as a severe snowstorm hits northeast US.
- [Mexico descends into violence after cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/mexico-descends-into-violence-after-cartel-leader-el-mencho-killed/): Killing of Jalisco cartel boss El Mencho triggers widespread violence and piles pressure on President Sheinbaum.
- [Video: Armed man killed after breaching perimeter of Trump residence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/video-armed-man-killed-after-breaching-perimeter-of-trump-residence/): US Secret Service ⁠agents killed a man who broke into the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Florida property.
- [Football matches postponed in Mexico after drug cartel leader killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/football-matches-postponed-in-mexico-after-drug-cartel-leader-killed/): Cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament in Mexico’s premier MX professional league.
- [Winter Olympics 2026 closes after setting ‘a new standard for future’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/winter-olympics-2026-closes-after-setting-a-new-standard-for-future/): Italy’s record medal haul crowns Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as Verona hosts a music-filled farewell.
- [25-Year-Old Hindu Woman Abducted, Gang-Raped In Bangladesh’s Chandpur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/25-year-old-hindu-woman-abducted-gang-raped-in-bangladeshs-chandpur/): The Hindu woman, who is physically handicapped, was allegedly abducted and gang-raped.
- [‘Leave By All Available Means’: India Issues Fresh Advisory For Citizens In Iran Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/leave-by-all-available-means-india-issues-fresh-advisory-for-citizens-in-iran-amid-tensions/): The Indian embassy also issued emergency helpline numbers and an official email address to facilitate immediate support.
- [JD Vance Or Marco Rubio As Trump’s Successor? US President Asking Advisers About 2028 Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/jd-vance-or-marco-rubio-as-trumps-successor-us-president-asking-advisers-about-2028-polls/): According to a report by Axios, Trump continues to favour Vance, whom he chose as his running mate and previously described as “most likely” his heir apparent.
- [Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/donald-trumps-actions-stir-election-concerns-in-the-lead-up-to-us-midterms/): November midterms will be first major US election since Trump took office and follow false claims over 2020 loss.
- ['He's Sweating Now': Activists Install Arrest Photo Of Ex-Prince Andrew Inside Louvre Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/hes-sweating-now-activists-install-arrest-photo-of-ex-prince-andrew-inside-louvre-museum/): Activists installed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest photo at Louvre Museum following his detention in Norfolk.
- [Deemed Illegal By Court, US Customs To Stop Collecting Trump Tariffs From Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/deemed-illegal-by-court-us-customs-to-stop-collecting-trump-tariffs-from-tomorrow/): All tariffs imposed on US trading partners under the IEEPA framework will cease from February 24.
- [Could A War With Iran Tip The 2026 Midterm Polls Against Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/could-a-war-with-iran-tip-the-2026-midterm-polls-against-donald-trump/): The key issue is whether confrontation will strengthen the US President’s image as a decisive commander-in-chief or saddle his party with the risks of another costly conflict
- [ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/icc-to-hold-hearings-on-charges-against-ex-philippine-president-duterte/): Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.
- [The Ukraine war in numbers: People, territory, money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/the-ukraine-war-in-numbers-people-territory-money/): Four years into Russia’s grinding war on Ukraine, Al Jazeera looks at the costs — to people, territory and treasuries.
- [Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/pakistan-claims-at-least-70-fighters-killed-in-strikes-along-afghan-border/): Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of targeting civilians and violating its sovereignty in Sunday’s border air raids.
- [Estonian President Exclusive | India Brings Scale, We Bring Trust, Structured Cooperation Next Step](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/estonian-president-exclusive-india-brings-scale-we-bring-trust-structured-cooperation-next-step/): Alar Karis shared his most memorable moment in India and outlined why closer economic integration with Delhi is essential risk management in a fragmented global economy
- [Targeted Elderly Americans, Overstayed Visa: Indian-Origin Man Gets 18 Years In Jail For Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/targeted-elderly-americans-overstayed-visa-indian-origin-man-gets-18-years-in-jail-for-fraud/): Atharva Shailesh Sathawane was sentenced to 18 years for “wire fraud and money laundering,” He collected over $ 6.6 million in cash and gold from several elderly Americans.
- [‘Winning Too Much’: Trump’s Cryptic Post After Mexico Drug Lord El Mencho Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/winning-too-much-trumps-cryptic-post-after-mexico-drug-lord-el-mencho-killed/): El Mencho was the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s most feared criminal groups.
- [How Mexico Killed Drug Lord El Mencho: A Raid That Triggered Nationwide Unrest By Cartel Gunmen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/how-mexico-killed-drug-lord-el-mencho-a-raid-that-triggered-nationwide-unrest-by-cartel-gunmen/): Mexican security forces killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes during a military operation in Jalisco, triggering clashes and retaliatory violence by cartel members.
- [Hong Kong court rejects appeal in landmark subversion case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/hong-kong-court-rejects-appeal-in-landmark-subversion-case/): Appellants were among 45 opposition figures sentenced to prison in 2024 for organising an unofficial primary election.
- [How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/how-modi-broke-down-walls-between-india-israel-at-palestines-expense/): Under Modi, India, a long supporter of the Palestinian cause, has found a friend in Israel’s Netanyahu despite genocide.
- ['He Tried To Keep Me Completely In The Dark': Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Slams Mohd Yunus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/he-tried-to-keep-me-completely-in-the-dark-bangladesh-president-shahabuddin-slams-mohd-yunus/): Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused Muhammad Yunus of sidelining the presidency, violating constitutional norms and attempting to politically isolate him.
- [‘From Namaste To Shalom’: Israel Says Partnership Growing With India Stronger Than Ever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/from-namaste-to-shalom-israel-says-partnership-growing-with-india-stronger-than-ever/): This will mark PM Modi’s second visit to Israel, after his landmark 2017 trip when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the Middle Eastern nation.
- [Mayor Shot Dead, Top Cop’s Convoy Ambushed: El Mencho Gang’s Terror Trail In Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/mayor-shot-dead-top-cops-convoy-ambushed-el-mencho-gangs-terror-trail-in-mexico/): Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, leader of CJNG, was killed in a military operation in western Mexico on Sunday.
- [Cartels, Corruption & Cross-Border Trade: How Mexico Became The Epicentre Of Gang Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/cartels-corruption-cross-border-trade-how-mexico-became-the-epicentre-of-gang-violence/): The killing of drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, has brought the spotlight on the historical roots and evolution of gang violence in Mexico
- [One Battle After Another triumphs at UK’s BAFTA film awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/one-battle-after-another-triumphs-at-uks-bafta-film-awards/): The offbeat thriller has won six BAFTAs, including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
- [New York Braces For Major Snowstorm, Mayor Declares ‘State Of Emergency’, Travel Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/new-york-braces-for-major-snowstorm-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-travel-ban/): While addressing a press briefing, the mayor said that from 9pm Sunday to 12pm Monday (local time) all city streets, highways and bridges will be closed to non-emergency traffic.
- [Gunman Killed At Mar-a-Lago Came From Family Of Trump Supporters, Was ‘Obsessed’ With Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/gunman-killed-at-mar-a-lago-came-from-family-of-trump-supporters-was-obsessed-with-epstein-files/): Martin, 21, from North Carolina, was shot and killed around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, after entering the property with a gas can and a shotgun.
- [18 Killed After Bus Travelling From Pokhara To Kathmandu Plunges Into Trishuli River In Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/18-killed-after-bus-travelling-from-pokhara-to-kathmandu-plunges-into-trishuli-river-in-nepal/): Rescue teams in Nepal continued search and recovery operations after a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River near Gajuri, leaving at least 18 people dead.
- [Kim Jong Un Re-Elected Leader Of North Korea's Ruling Party In Rare Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/kim-jong-un-re-elected-leader-of-north-koreas-ruling-party-in-rare-congress/): The party lauded Kim Jong Un for turning the North Korean military “into an elite and powerful army”.
- [Vehicles Torched, Airport Attacked As Cartel Gunmen Rampage Across Mexico After El Mencho’s Killing | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/vehicles-torched-airport-attacked-as-cartel-gunmen-rampage-across-mexico-after-el-menchos-killing-videos/): Terror spread after members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) reportedly stormed the airport. The cartel people reportedly burned cars and buses.
- ['US Provided Intelligence Support': White House On Killing Of Mexico’s Most-Wanted Drug Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-provided-intelligence-support-white-house-on-killing-of-mexicos-most-wanted-drug-leader/): The White House said the US provided intelligence support to Mexico in an operation that killed CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, a key fentanyl trafficker.
- [‘I Love America’: FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Back After USA Hockey Team Celebration Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/i-love-america-fbi-director-kash-patel-fires-back-after-usa-hockey-team-celebration-backlash/): FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism for celebrating with Team USA hockey in Italy amid allegations over resource misuse; he denies wrongdoing.
- [US Builds ‘Air Bridge’ To Middle East As Iran Nuclear Talks Hang In Balance | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-builds-air-bridge-to-middle-east-as-iran-nuclear-talks-hang-in-balance-video/): F-16 Fighting Falcons from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aviano Air Base, Italy, and McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, have moved towards the Middle East.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,460](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1460/): These are the key developments from day 1,460 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Mexico's Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed In Military Op, Cartel Starts Nationwide Rampage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/mexicos-most-wanted-drug-lord-el-mencho-killed-in-military-op-cartel-starts-nationwide-rampage/): Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation in Jalisco, sparking violent unrest across Mexico.
- [Who Was El Mencho, Most Wanted Drug Lord Whose Killing Has Triggered Unrest Across Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/who-was-el-mencho-most-wanted-drug-lord-whose-killing-has-triggered-unrest-across-mexico/): El Mencho, leader of CJNG, was killed in Jalisco during a military operation, sparking violent protests and chaos across Mexico.
- [Donald Trump Weighs Escalating Military Action Against Iran If Nuclear Talks Fail: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/donald-trump-weighs-escalating-military-action-against-iran-if-nuclear-talks-fail-report/): Donald Trump is considering military strikes, and potentially a larger campaign, to pressure Iran into abandoning its nuclear programme if diplomacy fails, a report claimed.
- ['Take Shelter': Indian Embassy Advises Nationals In Mexico To Remain Vigilant Amid Violent Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/take-shelter-indian-embassy-advises-nationals-in-mexico-to-remain-vigilant-amid-violent-protests/): Post Content
- [Mexico News LIVE Updates: Highways Blocked, Vehicles Torched, Flights Ops Hit After ‘El Mencho’ Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/mexico-news-live-updates-highways-blocked-vehicles-torched-flights-ops-hit-after-el-mencho-killed/): President Claudia Sheinbaum faces growing US pressure to intensify operations against cartels trafficking fentanyl and other drugs.
- [Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/brazil-does-not-want-a-new-cold-war-says-president-lula/): Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated ‘equally’.
- [White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/white-house-post-after-us-hockey-win-over-canada-stirs-controversy/): Trump hails US’s Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House’s illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as chief of Workers’ Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-re-elected-as-chief-of-workers-party/): Kim says his party is focused on the tasks of ‘boosting economic construction and the people’s standard of living’.
- [What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/what-will-trumps-latest-sweeping-tariffs-mean-for-the-world/): The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.
- [Mexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/mexico-announces-killing-of-drug-cartel-kingpin-el-mencho/): Mexican Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is responding to reported violence after operation against cartel leader.
- [Bangladesh Army Reshuffle Aims To Stabilise New Regime As BNP-Linked Officers Take Key Roles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/bangladesh-army-reshuffle-aims-to-stabilise-new-regime-as-bnp-linked-officers-take-key-roles/): Sources say the changes aim to stabilise the command structure of the Bangladesh Army, strengthen political-military coordination and refocus the army on core defence roles.
- [Syria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/syria-moves-out-last-residents-of-isil-linked-desert-camp/): Official Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL members.
- [The AI alarm cycle: Lots of talk, little action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/the-ai-alarm-cycle-lots-of-talk-little-action/): What is the point of AI alarmism if the people warning the world aren’t changing course?
- [The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/the-carlson-huckabee-interview-may-be-the-wake-up-call-americans-needed/): The interview brought the ‘Israel first vs America first’ debate to heart of the American right.
- [Burnt vehicles line highway near Mexican World Cup stadium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/burnt-vehicles-line-highway-near-mexican-world-cup-stadium/): Burnt out buses and trucks lined the highway to Guadalajara, Mexico’s Estadio Akron.
- [Eze hurts Tottenham again to reignite Arsenal’s title hopes with 4-1 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/eze-hurts-tottenham-again-to-reignite-arsenals-title-hopes-with-4-1-win/): Gyokeres and Eze both score braces as Arsenal win North London derby to move five points clear at top of the table.
- [Latest US-Iran Talks To Be Held On February 26 In Geneva: Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/latest-us-iran-talks-to-be-held-on-february-26-in-geneva-oman/): Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced US-Iran nuclear talks will resume Thursday, aiming for a deal on sanctions relief.
- [T20 World Cup: South Africa beat India by 76 runs in Super Eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/t20-world-cup-south-africa-beat-india-by-76-runs-in-super-eight/): India were bowled out for 111 chasing a 188-run target and must now win their next two games to qualify for the semis.
- [Oman confirms US-Iran talks will take place in Geneva on Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/oman-confirms-us-iran-talks-will-take-place-in-geneva-on-thursday/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Greenland rejects Trump’s offer to send US hospital ship to Arctic island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/greenland-rejects-trumps-offer-to-send-us-hospital-ship-to-arctic-island/): US President Donald Trump says a ‘great hospital boat’ is going to Greenland as he mocks its healthcare system.
- [Netanyahu says Israel will forge regional alliance to rival ‘radical axes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/netanyahu-says-israel-will-forge-regional-alliance-to-rival-radical-axes/): Israeli PM says his country is working to counter what he called ‘radical Shia axis’ and ’emerging radical Sunni axis’.
- [Iran Agreed To 500 Million Euros Arms Deal With Russia In December: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/iran-agreed-to-500-million-euros-arms-deal-with-russia-in-december-report/): Iran signed arms deal with Russia for Verba launchers and 9M336 missiles in December. Araghchi warns of retaliation if US attacks, but hopes for a diplomatic solution.
- ['Have Every Right To Defend Ourselves': Iran Warns US But Remains Open To Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/have-every-right-to-defend-ourselves-iran-warns-us-but-remains-open-to-diplomacy/): Araghchi reiterated that Iran had a right to continued uranium enrichment for civilian purposes as the United States piles on pressure for a nuclear deal.
- [US Navy Sailor Airlifted From Nuclear Submarine Off Greenland After Medical Emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/us-navy-sailor-airlifted-from-nuclear-submarine-off-greenland-after-medical-emergency/): Officials said the nuclear-powered vessel broke from its mission to enable the rescue off Greenland’s coast.
- ['Taken Out Of Context': US Defends Envoy Over Remarks On Israel's Right To West Asia Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/taken-out-of-context-us-defends-envoy-over-remarks-on-israels-right-to-west-asia-region/): The clarification came after American Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in a recent interview that Israel had a right to much of the West Asia region.
- [Who Is ‘John Barron’? Viral C-SPAN Caller Stuns Internet After Trump Tariff Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/who-is-john-barron-viral-c-span-caller-stuns-internet-after-trump-tariff-ruling/): A viral C-SPAN call featured ‘John Barron from Virginia’ perfectly imitating Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, sparking social media reactions.
- [Who Is Austin? 21-Year-Old Austin Tucker Shot Dead After Attempting To Enter Trump’s Florida Resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/who-is-austin-21-year-old-austin-tucker-shot-dead-after-attempting-to-enter-trumps-florida-resort/): A man was shot dead by US Secret Service after breaching Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun. FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the motive.
- [Ahead Of Major Snowstorm, New York Mayor Orders Citywide Travel Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/ahead-of-major-snowstorm-new-york-mayor-orders-citywide-travel-ban/): Mamdani orders New York City travel ban amid historic blizzard, with up to 1.5 feet of snow and strong winds expected. Essential workers exempted.
- [Trump’s Push for Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/trumps-push-for-greenland/): As Donald Trump threatens Greenland with a takeover, Al Jazeera speaks to people there about their concerns.
- [Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/iranian-students-rally-as-universities-reopen-after-nationwide-protests/): Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.
- [Yoga school aims to bring moments of peace to Gaza’s traumatised children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/yoga-school-aims-to-bring-moments-of-peace-to-gazas-traumatised-children/): Recreational activities combined with yoga in Gaza help children recover a sense of normalcy despite war, teacher says.
- [Galapagos Releases 158 Hybrid Giant Tortoises To Floreana Island To Restore Ecosystem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/galapagos-releases-158-hybrid-giant-tortoises-to-floreana-island-to-restore-ecosystem/): 158 giant tortoises with Chelonoidis niger genetics were released to Floreana Island in Galápagos for ecosystem restoration, marking a major step after 150 years of extinction.
- [India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan, Backs Kabul’s Sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/india-condemns-pakistani-airstrikes-in-afghanistan-backs-kabuls-sovereignty/): New Delhi’s condemnation comes after cross-border strikes that Kabul says hit civilian areas. Pakistan said it targeted Pakistan Taliban terrorists.
- [12 Children Among All 23 Members Of Afghan Family Killed In Pakistan Strike, Taliban Blames 'Poor Intel'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/12-children-among-all-23-members-of-afghan-family-killed-in-pakistan-strike-taliban-blames-poor-intel/): While Pakistan said the mission was a “precision targeting” operation aimed at TTP and ISIS-K hideouts, the Afghan Taliban officials condemned the act as “indiscriminate”
- [Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/has-brics-given-up-on-challenging-western-economic-dominance/): Jim O’Neill, the economist who coined the term ‘BRIC’ 25 years ago, argues that the group is losing its relevance.
- [US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/us-envoy-huckabee-tries-to-deny-saying-he-would-support-israel-expansionism/): Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee ‘will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views’ by Trump.
- [Hamas To Soon Finalise Its New Chief, Leader To Serve For One Year Only: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/hamas-to-soon-finalise-its-new-chief-leader-to-serve-for-one-year-only-report/): Hamas will soon elect a new leader, with Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya as contenders. The new chief will serve for one year amid ongoing international disarmament pressure.
- [US-EU Trade Deal In Jeopardy: Lawmaker Proposes Delay To Key Vote Amid Tariff Upheaval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/us-eu-trade-deal-in-jeopardy-lawmaker-proposes-delay-to-key-vote-amid-tariff-upheaval/): EU lawmaker Bernd Lange proposed to postpone a vote on the EU-US trade deal after Donald Trump’s tariffs were deemed illegal by the US Supreme Court.
- [Pakistan Claims 70 Militants Killed In Retaliatory Cross-Border Strikes In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/pakistan-claims-70-militants-killed-in-retaliatory-cross-border-strikes-in-afghanistan/): The strikes have worsened relations with Kabul. Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry called the attacks a “clear violation” of its sovereignty.
- [‘We Don’t Want A New Cold War’:Brazil President Lula Urges Equal Treatment For All Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/we-dont-want-a-new-cold-warbrazil-president-lula-urges-equal-treatment-for-all-countries/): Lula urges the US to avoid a new Cold War, seeks fair treatment for all nations, and anticipates improved Brazil US relations ahead of his March meeting with Trump.
- [Sudan condemns RSF chief’s visit to Uganda as minimising ‘human values’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/sudan-condemns-rsf-chiefs-visit-to-uganda-as-minimising-human-values/): Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Mohamed Dagalo’s meeting with President Yoweri Museveni focused on ending war.
- [Armed Man Shot Dead After Attempting To Enter Trump’s Florida Resort Mar-a-Lago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/armed-man-shot-dead-after-attempting-to-enter-trumps-florida-resort-mar-a-lago/): An armed man was shot and killed by US Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s secure perimeter.
- [France To Summon US Ambassador Over Remarks About Killing Of Far-Right Activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/france-to-summon-us-ambassador-over-remarks-about-killing-of-far-right-activist/): French Foreign Minister To summon US ambassador Charles Kushner over comments on Quentin Deranque’s death in Lyon, sparking diplomatic tensions.
- [Bangladesh Army Announces Major Reshuffle In Top Ranks After Tarique Rahman's Election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/bangladesh-army-announces-major-reshuffle-in-top-ranks-after-tarique-rahmans-election/): Bangladesh Army reshuffles senior leadership after Tarique Rahman’s election.
- [Canadian PhD Scholar Researching Anti-Imperialist Politics Goes Missing In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/canadian-phd-scholar-researching-anti-imperialist-politics-goes-missing-in-pakistan/): Lahore police registered a kidnapping case against “unidentified suspects” following a complaint by Yousuf Rashid, a friend of the missing scholar, Hamza Ahmad Khan.
- [Video: Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam protesters march in Manchester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/video-hundreds-of-far-right-anti-islam-protesters-march-in-manchester/): Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam marched through Manchester on Saturday, demanding mass deportations of migrants.
- [France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/france-to-summon-us-ambassador-over-comments-on-far-right-activists-death/): Top French diplomat says his government rejects any attempt to use Quentin Deranque’s death ‘for political purposes’.
- [Man killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/man-killed-after-entering-perimeter-of-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort/): Incident took place on Sunday when Trump was in Washington.
- [US Shutdown Hits Airports: What Suspension Of TSA PreCheck, Global Entry Means For Travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/us-shutdown-hits-airports-what-suspension-of-tsa-precheck-global-entry-means-for-travellers/): The US Department of Homeland Security says the move will redirect staff to core operations — meaning longer waits for some travellers.
- [British Monarchy Faces Fresh Turmoil After Prince Andrew’s Arrest Deepens Royal Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/british-monarchy-faces-fresh-turmoil-after-prince-andrews-arrest-deepens-royal-crisis/): King Charles III faces a major crisis after Prince Andrew’s arrest, intensifying scrutiny of the monarchy amid health issues and family tensions since Queen Elizabeth’s death.
- [Russia Shuts All Moscow Airports As It Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/russia-shuts-all-moscow-airports-as-it-thwarts-ukrainian-drone-barrage/): All Moscow airports were shut amid a drone attack; seven drones were shot down with no casualties or damage.
- [Saint Francis Of Assisi's Relics To Be Put On Public Display For First Time In Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/saint-francis-of-assisis-relics-to-be-put-on-public-display-for-first-time-in-italy/): St Francis of Assisi’s skeleton is publicly displayed for the first time in 800 years at Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, attracting nearly 4,00,000 visitors.
- [Attackers kill dozens, abduct women and children in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/attackers-kill-dozens-abduct-women-and-children-in-nigeria/): Dozens are reported to have been killed and women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria.
- [Small but mighty: Colombia’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/small-but-mighty-colombias-muslim-community-celebrates-ramadan/): Colombia’s Muslims comprise less than 0.2 percent of the population in a country that is majority Catholic.
- [England bowlers crush Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/england-bowlers-crush-sri-lanka-in-t20-world-cup-super-eight-opener/): The 2022 champions demolished host nation Sri Lanka for just 95 runs to win the Super Eight matchup at Pallekele.
- [Trump tariff chaos: What does 15% levy mean for trade deals the US signed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/trump-tariff-chaos-what-does-15-levy-mean-for-trade-deals-the-us-signed/): From the EU to Vietnam to the UK and India, multiple countries had signed or finalised trade deals with the US.
- [LIVE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/live-tottenham-hotspur-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Spurs host Arsenal for crucial North London derby.
- [Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/22/iran-us-tensions-what-would-blocking-strait-of-hormuz-mean-for-oil-lng/): More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.
- [Nearly 20 countries slam Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ drive in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/nearly-20-countries-slam-israels-de-facto-annexation-drive-in-west-bank/): Joint statement says Israeli land grab is ‘deliberate and direct attack’ on the viability of a Palestinian state.
- [Masked Suspect Visited Nancy Guthrie’s Home Before Her Abduction? Doorbell Footage Raises Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/masked-suspect-visited-nancy-guthries-home-before-her-abduction-doorbell-footage-raises-question/): Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made repeated attempts to contact the alleged kidnappers, who may have sent ransom notes demanding billions in bitcoin.
- [North Korean Leader's Sister Kim Yo Jong Promoted At Party Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/north-korean-leaders-sister-kim-yo-jong-promoted-at-party-congress/): The Workers’ Party Central Committee on Monday named Kim Yo Jong – previously a deputy department director – as a full department director.
- [Devastation and frozen frontlines: Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/devastation-and-frozen-frontlines-ukraine-marks-four-years-of-russias-war/): Ukrainians are repelled by the prospect of capitulating to Moscow as the war barrels into another year.
- [Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi’s India embraced ‘Israel model’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/kashmir-spying-demolitions-how-modis-india-embraced-israel-model/): As India under Modi openly embraces Israel, New Delhi appears to import more than just weapons.
- [Who Is Ali Larijani? Khamenei's Trusted Hand Central To Iran's Succession Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/who-is-ali-larijani-khameneis-trusted-hand-central-to-irans-succession-plan/): Khamenei has chosen Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to serve as the temporary leader in the event that he and other high-ranking officials are killed
- [Quad Supports First Open RAN Deployment In Pacific, Advancing US Digital Technologies In Palau](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/quad-supports-first-open-ran-deployment-in-pacific-advancing-us-digital-technologies-in-palau/): This project marks the first commercial deployment of Open Radio Access Network equipment in the Pacific Islands.
- [Sikh Man Kidnapped From Outside California Gurdwara, Murdered In Mistaken Identity Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/sikh-man-kidnapped-from-outside-california-gurdwara-murdered-in-mistaken-identity-case/): Avtar Singh, a Sikh man and father of triplets, was kidnapped and murdered California in a mistaken identity case. His body was found near Lake Berryessa.
- [FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/fedex-sues-us-government-for-tariff-refund-after-supreme-court-ruling/): The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
- [LIVE: Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year as strikes hit Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/live-russia-ukraine-war-enters-fifth-year-as-strikes-hit-zaporizhzhia/): Ukraine officials say infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on war anniversary.
- [‘Look Forward To Strengthening Ties’: PM Modi Congratulates Dutch PM Rob Jetten On Assuming Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/look-forward-to-strengthening-ties-pm-modi-congratulates-dutch-pm-rob-jetten-on-assuming-office/): Narendra Modi congratulates Rob Jetten as Dutch PM, emphasizing strong India-Netherlands ties in trade, technology, water, and strategic cooperation.
- [Moscow policeman killed in bomb attack on Ukraine war anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/moscow-policeman-killed-in-bomb-attack-on-ukraine-war-anniversary/): The attack on a police car occurred near one of the busiest train stations in the Russian capital.
- [Afghanistan bombing: What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/afghanistan-bombing-whats-pakistans-strategy-as-india-taliban-ties-grow/): Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
- [North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/north-korea-promotes-kim-jong-uns-sister-as-he-vows-to-boost-economy/): The ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.
- [Winter Storm Hits Air Travel In US, Over 5,600 Flights Cancelled; Schools Shut In NYC, Boston](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/winter-storm-hits-air-travel-in-us-over-5600-flights-cancelled-schools-shut-in-nyc-boston/): A major winter storm hit the US Northeast, leading to cancellations of over 5,600 flights and school closures in NYC and Boston.
- [Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Undergoes Follow-Up Eye Treatment At PIMS, Declared Clinically Stable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-undergoes-follow-up-eye-treatment-at-pims-declared-clinically-stable/): Hospital officials stated that the cardiologist performed an echocardiography and electrocardiogram (ECG), both of which returned normal results
- [Pakistan's Afghan Strikes Branded 'Intel Failure' For Missing TTP Targets, Killing Civilians | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/pakistans-afghan-strikes-branded-intel-failure-for-missing-ttp-targets-killing-civilians-exclusive/): No senior commander or most-wanted figure from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan was killed during the strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties
- ['Ukrainians Are Exhausted, But We Can't Surrender': Zelenskyy On Four Years Of War With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/ukrainians-are-exhausted-but-we-cant-surrender-zelenskyy-on-four-years-of-war-with-russia/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war but cannot concede to Russia, warning that surrender would mean losing the country entirely.
- [NYC Covered In Snow As Winter Storm Hits US; Rare Thundersnow Strikes World Trade Center | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/nyc-covered-in-snow-as-winter-storm-hits-us-rare-thundersnow-strikes-world-trade-center-videos/): New York City was buried under over 15 inches of snow, with thundersnow striking One World Trade Center. Travel chaos hit the US Northeast amid winter storm.
- [‘Don’t Want Australia Turning Into India’: Neo-Nazi Activist’s Racist Remark Caught On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/dont-want-australia-turning-into-india-neo-nazi-activists-racist-remark-caught-on-camera/): Thomas Sewell, known as a neo-Nazi activist, is facing charges of offensive behaviour linked to a 2024 rally protesting refugees seeking permanent residency in Australia.
- [Roads Blocked, Vehicles Chased: Unrest In Mexico As Cartel Takes Revenge Of El Mencho's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/roads-blocked-vehicles-chased-unrest-in-mexico-as-cartel-takes-revenge-of-el-menchos-killing/): Videos shared on social media showed roadblocks on major highways, armed men stopping vehicles and military presence in residential areas.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,461](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1461/): These are the key developments from day 1,461 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/heavy-rains-deadly-floods-hit-southern-peru-thousands-seek-shelter/): Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
- [Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/australian-pm-backs-removal-of-ex-prince-andrew-from-succession-line/): New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
- [‘Don’t Know How Long I’ll Be Around’: Trump Reacts After Armed Intruder Shot Dead At Mar-A-Lago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/dont-know-how-long-ill-be-around-trump-reacts-after-armed-intruder-shot-dead-at-mar-a-lago/): The remarks marked his first response since an armed intruder was shot dead by US Secret Service agents after breaching the security of Mar-a-Lago.
- [Trump hits out at reports that top general flagged risks of attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/trump-hits-out-at-reports-that-top-general-flagged-risks-of-attacking-iran/): US president slams reports that General Dan Caine warned him of risks of war with Iran as ‘100 percent incorrect’.
- [Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/trump-set-to-deliver-second-terms-first-state-of-the-union-what-to-expect/): The US president’s polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
- [Tracking A Lover: The Intelligence Trail That Ended Mexico Drug Lord El Mencho's Reign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/tracking-a-lover-the-intelligence-trail-that-ended-mexico-drug-lord-el-menchos-reign/): El Mencho was located in his home state of Jalisco following a coordinated special forces mission supported by US intelligence.
- [France Bars US Ambassador Charles Kushner From Direct Government Access For Skipping Summons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/france-bars-us-ambassador-charles-kushner-from-direct-government-access-for-skipping-summons/): Charles Kushner was summoned over comments made about the death of a French far-right activist earlier this month, but “did not appear” on Monday
- [Trump Rejects Claims Of Top General Advising Against Iran Strike Risks: '100% Incorrect'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/trump-rejects-claims-of-top-general-advising-against-iran-strike-risks-100-incorrect/): Trump’s statements came after reports claimed that Daniel Caine cautioned the US President that a military action against Iran could carry serious risks.
- [Muhammad Yunus Returns To Work At His NGO After Serving 18 Months As Bangladesh's Interim Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/muhammad-yunus-returns-to-work-at-his-ngo-after-serving-18-months-as-bangladeshs-interim-chief/): Yunus stepped down from his post as the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government on February 16 after the successful completeion of general elections.
- [Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/are-the-us-and-iran-moving-closer-to-war/): Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
- [BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/bbc-criticised-for-nixing-free-palestine-tribute-from-bafta-coverage/): Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr’s speech in which he says ‘Free Palestine” was not aired.
- [Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/another-us-boat-strike-in-caribbean-sea-kills-three-pentagon-says/): Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.
- [El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/el-mencho-mexico-officials-says-25-soldiers-killed-after-cartel-raid/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that calm is being restored and that improvised cartel roadblocks removed.
- [Tourette syndrome campaigner shouts slur at BAFTA ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/tourette-syndrome-campaigner-shouts-slur-at-bafta-ceremony/): At the BAFTA Film Awards, a guest with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the BBC’s broadcast.
- [Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/trumps-new-tariff-threats-trigger-economic-uncertainty-trade-deals-stall/): The White House is set to impose a 15 percent tariff through Section 122 after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump.
- [Slovakia halts emergency power supplies to Ukraine over Russian oil dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/slovakia-halts-emergency-power-supplies-to-ukraine-over-russian-oil-dispute/): Slovakia had issued a two-day ultimatum to Ukraine to reopen the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.
- [Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/israeli-settlers-deface-set-fire-to-west-bank-mosque-during-ramadan/): Attack on Nablus-area mosque is latest in surge of Israeli settler and military violence targeting Palestinians.
- [US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-skier-lindsey-vonn-reveals-leg-was-nearly-amputated/): Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.
- [Israeli settlers vandalise, torch mosque in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/israeli-settlers-vandalise-torch-mosque-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Religious Affairs says Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque.
- [Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/lebanons-tax-hikes-draw-anger-from-economically-frustrated-public/): Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy.
- [EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/eu-sanctions-russian-officials-as-hungary-blocks-funds-to-ukraine/): European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree.
- [Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein files fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/peter-mandelson-arrested-amid-epstein-files-fallout/): Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested amid revelations over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/turkish-threat-talked-up-in-israel-as-netanyahu-focuses-on-new-alliances/): Relations between Israel and Turkiye continue to deteriorate amid accusations and heightened geopolitical tensions.
- [After Andrew, Former US Envoy Peter Mandelson Arrested Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/after-andrew-former-us-envoy-peter-mandelson-arrested-over-epstein-links/): Peter Mandelson, former ambassador to the US, was arrested in Camden over links to Jeffrey Epstein, following searches in London and Wiltshire
- [Hungary Veto Blocked EU From Imposing New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine: Kaja Kallas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/hungary-veto-blocked-eu-from-imposing-new-russia-sanctions-over-ukraine-kaja-kallas/): Hungary blocked the EU’s Russia sanctions, delaying Ukraine aid. Kaja Kallas pledged ongoing efforts, including Schengen visa bans for Russians.
- [Who Is Rob Jetten? Youngest And First Openly Gay PM Of Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/who-is-rob-jetten-youngest-and-first-openly-gay-pm-of-netherlands/): Jetten’s rise to the top of the political ladder comes nearly a decade after he first won a seat in parliament in 2017 for the centrist, pro-European D66 party he now leads.
- [Flights Cancelled, Travel Ban Imposed: Americans Forced To Remain Indoors Amid Record Snowfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/flights-cancelled-travel-ban-imposed-americans-forced-to-remain-indoors-amid-record-snowfall/): New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani imposed a travel ban, allowing only essential vehicles on the roads as the blizzard sets record snowfall in the US.
- ['US President Is A Man Of Action': Anonymous Message About Trump Sends Waves Across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-president-is-a-man-of-action-anonymous-message-about-trump-sends-waves-across-iran/): Iranian state media said a large number of citizens across the country received the short message.
- [Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro from US custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/venezuela-demands-immediate-release-of-maduro-from-us-custody/): Venezuela’s government emphasises reconciliation and amnesty efforts amid persistent political and economic challenges.
- [El Mencho’s killing won’t solve Mexico’s cartel problem – or anything else](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/el-menchos-killing-wont-solve-mexicos-cartel-problem-or-anything-else/): The killings of other cartel kingpins have done little to stem the production and flow of drugs towards the US.
- [What is really behind the West’s colonial nostalgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/what-is-really-behind-the-wests-colonial-nostalgia/): There is concerted effort to rehabilitate the colonial past to usher in a new order.
- [British police arrest Epstein-linked ex-ambassador Mandelson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/british-police-arrest-epstein-linked-ex-ambassador-mandelson/): Former top Labour party official Peter Mandelson is being probed for suspected ‘misconduct in public office’.
- [What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/what-we-know-about-mexican-drug-cartel-leaders-still-at-large/): While Mexico’s government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.
- [Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/iran-banks-big-on-murky-oil-trustees-as-war-with-us-on-the-horizon/): Billions in oil funds have not been returned to Iran as transparency fades amid efforts to circumvent biting sanctions.
- ['Agree With Teachings Of Jesus': Elon Musk's Remark Sparks Wild Online Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/agree-with-teachings-of-jesus-elon-musks-remark-sparks-wild-online-speculation/): Elon Musk’s brief comment on X agreeing with the teachings of Jesus Christ sparked intense debate, with users speculating about his faith.
- [3 Dead In Strike On Paramilitary Post, Ambulance In Pakistan: How TTP Has Moved To Hybrid Drone Warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/3-dead-in-strike-on-paramilitary-post-ambulance-in-pakistan-how-ttp-has-moved-to-hybrid-drone-warfare/): The lethal quadcopter assault on the paramilitary fort in Khyber Pakhtukhwa’s Karak district is an example of the TTP’s ability to conduct remote precision attacks
- [A Cognitive Decline? Expert Says Gen Z Is First To Score Lower Than Previous Generation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/a-cognitive-decline-expert-says-gen-z-is-first-to-score-lower-than-previous-generation/): Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath said Gen Z may be less cognitively capable than Millennials, citing global test declines linked to increased screen time.
- [What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/whats-netanyahus-planned-hexagon-alliance-and-can-it-work/): Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a ‘fantasy world’ as Israel faces growing international isolation.
- [Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 3 – Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/latin-america-in-the-shadow-of-the-us-ep-3-chaos/): The 21st-century wave of left-wing leaders triggered a US response, culminating in the 2026 capture of Nicolas Maduro.
- [Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/cartel-attacks-kill-more-than-two-dozen-people-in-mexico/): Cartel reprisals for the killing of drug lord “El Mencho” killed at least 25 Mexican National Guard soldiers.
- [Putin’s strategy is that Ukraine will fall before he does: Ex-FM Kuleba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/putins-strategy-is-that-ukraine-will-fall-before-he-does-ex-fm-kuleba/): Dmytro Kuleba talks to Al Jazeera as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of war with Russia.
- [Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/israel-bans-5-palestinian-media-organisations-from-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.
- [15 Killed In Peru Military Helicopter Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/15-killed-in-peru-military-helicopter-crash/): A Mi-17 military helicopter crashed in the Arequipa region of Peru, killing all 15 onboard, including four crew members and eleven passengers, the Peruvian Air Force confirmed.
- [25 National Guards Died In Attacks After Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed In Operation: Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/25-national-guards-died-in-attacks-after-drug-lord-el-mencho-killed-in-operation-mexico/): Nemesio Oseguera alias El Mencho was killed in Tapalpa, sparking violent cartel attacks across Jalisco. At least 25 Mexican National Guard members were killed and 70 were arrested.
- [What is Christian Zionism, the pro-Israel ideology invoked by US ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/what-is-christian-zionism-the-pro-israel-ideology-invoked-by-us-ambassador/): Huckabee’s remarks that Israel has God-given right to much of Middle East are rooted in Christian Zionism, experts say.
- [Benfica’s Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban for Vinicius incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/benficas-prestianni-gets-provisional-one-match-ban-for-vinicius-incident/): UEFA announces suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after accusations he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
- [Mexican general details operation the led to ‘El Mencho’ killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/mexican-general-details-operation-the-led-to-el-mencho-killing/): Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense said a meeting between “El Mencho” and a romantic partner revealed his location.
- [Bus crash in Nepal kills 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/bus-crash-in-nepal-kills-19/): At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal’s Prithvi Highway.
- [Pakistan vs England: T20 World Cup Super Eight – team news, start time, XI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/pakistan-vs-england-t20-world-cup-super-eight-team-news-start-time-xi/): Pakistan and England play second match of the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup with semifinal qualification at stake.
- [US Embassy Evacuates Staff From Beirut As Tensions With Iran Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-embassy-evacuates-staff-from-beirut-as-tensions-with-iran-intensify/): The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel amid anticipated regional developments and possible Hezbollah action against Israel.
- [Ahead Of Carney's India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/ahead-of-carneys-india-visit-canada-seeks-to-revoke-citizenship-of-26-11-plotter-tahawwur-rana/): The Canadian government has sought to revoke 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship based on findings that he used fraudulent residency claims to obtain it
- ['Any Country That Wants To Play Games With SC Ruling...': Trump Warns Of Higher Tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/any-country-that-wants-to-play-games-with-sc-ruling-trump-warns-of-higher-tariff/): Trump’s remarks came after the EU said it would freeze a major trade deal with Washington pending clarity on the impact of the US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.
- [Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/winter-storm-hits-us-northeast-shuts-down-new-york-city/): A winter storm has shut down New York City and much of the US Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds.
- [Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/israel-designates-five-palestinian-news-outlets-as-terrorist-groups/): Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
- [US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-orders-non-emergency-personnel-to-leave-beirut-embassy-amid-tensions/): US official says Washington determined it was ‘prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel’ in Lebanon.
- [Former Prince Andrew Charged Taxpayers For Massage Services, Travel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/former-prince-andrew-charged-taxpayers-for-massage-services-travel-report/): Ex-Prince Andrew allegedly billed taxpayers for massages and travel as trade envoy; expenses were approved by officials. He was arrested after Epstein files.
- [UK Mulls Law To Formally Remove Andrew From Royal Succession: Who’s Next In Line After King Charles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/uk-mulls-law-to-formally-remove-andrew-from-royal-succession-whos-next-in-line-after-king-charles/): Andrew was arrested and released, and Parliament may now cut him from the royal line. We break down exactly who stands in line for the British throne.
- [Truth Or Online Frenzy? How Lifetouch, Hired By US Schools For Class Photo Got Linked To Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/truth-or-online-frenzy-how-lifetouch-hired-by-us-schools-for-class-photo-got-linked-to-epstein-files/): Lifetouch, a 90-year-old company hired by US schools for student photos, has been linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein via its parent company Apollo Global Management
- [Video: Protests as ICC hearings start for ex-Philippine leader Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/video-protests-as-icc-hearings-start-for-ex-philippine-leader-duterte/): Human rights activists marched outside the ICC against the Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.
- [Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/chad-shuts-border-with-sudan-after-cross-border-incursion-kills-its-troops/): Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan’s warring sides.
- [‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/we-are-not-losers-we-are-winners-ukraine-reflects-on-four-years-of-war/): Despite Ukraine’s losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia’s war reignites a spirit of resilience among some.
- [Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/who-was-el-mencho-what-drug-lords-killing-means-for-mexico/): US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.
- [Canada PM Mark Carney To Embark On First India Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/canada-pm-mark-carney-to-embark-on-first-india-visit-amid-global-trade-uncertainties/): Mark Carney will begin his India leg in Mumbai before travelling to New Delhi, where he is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [‘Complete Lack Of Respect’: Trump Says He’ll Write ‘Supreme Court’ In Lowercase After Tariff Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/complete-lack-of-respect-trump-says-hell-write-supreme-court-in-lowercase-after-tariff-ruling/): Trump criticised the Supreme Court on Truth Social after it struck down his trade policy, claiming their ruling unintentionally gave him more presidential power.
- [Indefinite Curfew Imposed In Nepal's Four Birgunj Areas After Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/indefinite-curfew-imposed-in-nepals-four-birgunj-areas-after-clashes/): The restricted zones include Bypass Road in the east, Sirsia River in the west, Gandak Chowk in the north, and Shankaracharya Gate in the south.
- [Iran Warns Of 'Ferocious' Retaliation As Trump Mulls 'Limited Military Strike' Amid High Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/iran-warns-of-ferocious-retaliation-as-trump-mulls-limited-military-strike-amid-high-tensions/): Iran warns of fierce retaliation if attacked by the US, as Trump weighs strikes. Oman plans talks; EU urges diplomacy; Iran demands nuclear talks.
- [US military begins withdrawing from key base in northeastern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/us-military-begins-withdrawing-from-key-base-in-northeastern-syria/): Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.
- [‘You either fight or die’: Kenyans tricked into joining Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/you-either-fight-or-die-kenyans-tricked-into-joining-russia-ukraine-war/): More than 1,000 Kenyans and people from 36 African nations are fighting for Russia, many of them recruited fraudulently.
- [Activists hang Andrew arrest photo at Louvre Museum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/activists-hang-andrew-arrest-photo-at-louvre-museum/): Political activists hung a photo of the UK’s former Prince Andrew on the day of his arrest in the Louvre museum.
- [Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/gulf-countries-back-kuwaits-sovereignty-after-iraq-draws-new-boundaries/): Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.
- [Why are israel and india getting closer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/why-are-israel-and-india-getting-closer/): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Israel, where he’s set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [What we know about the killing of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/what-we-know-about-the-killing-of-mexicos-el-mencho/): Mexican special forces have killed the country’s most wanted man, nicknamed El Mencho.
- [Indian protesters want Modi’s Israel visit to be called off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/indian-protesters-want-modis-israel-visit-to-be-called-off/): Activists in India are protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Israel.
- [Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/violence-erupts-in-mexico-after-killing-of-drug-lord-el-mencho/): A wave of violence swept Mexico after security forces killed cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’.
- [Trump's Approval Ratings Drop To Lowest In Second Term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/trumps-approval-ratings-drop-to-lowest-in-second-term/): Trump’s approval rating drops to a record low of 60% disapproval ahead of midterm elections, as per The Washington Post, ABC News, Ipsos and CNN polls, with economy as top concern.
- [European Union To Likely Freeze US Trade Deal After SC Ruling On Trump's Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/european-union-to-likely-freeze-us-trade-deal-after-sc-ruling-on-trumps-tariffs/): European Parliament will freeze the US trade deal after the SC struck down Trump’s tariffs, causing uncertainty for EU partners. Bernd Lange seeks legal clarity from Washington.
- [Heavily Armed Mexican Cartel Members Storm Gas Station, Set It On Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/heavily-armed-mexican-cartel-members-storm-gas-station-set-it-on-fire-video/): The incident comes amid escalating violence in Mexico following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, 59, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- [Ramadan in Gaza: Cost of iftar doubles as genocidal war devastates economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/23/ramadan-in-gaza-cost-of-iftar-doubles-as-genocidal-war-devastates-economy/): Al Jazeera analysis shows cost of a basic Ramadan meal in Gaza doubles under Israeli siege.
- ['First Year Of Second Term Should Be My Third Term, But Strange Things Happen': Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/first-year-of-second-term-should-be-my-third-term-but-strange-things-happen-trump/): American constitutional limit preventing any US president from serving more than two terms.
- [Louvre Museum Director Resigns Months After October's Brazen French Crown Jewels Heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/louvre-museum-director-resigns-months-after-octobers-brazen-french-crown-jewels-heist/): The resignation follows intense scrutiny of the museum’s security after thieves stole jewellery worth an estimated €88 million in an October raid.
- [Lawmaker ejected during Trump’s State of the Union address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/lawmaker-ejected-during-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/): Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.
- [Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/children-among-16-killed-in-car-crash-in-southern-yemen/): A bus collided with a truck in Yemen’s second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
- [PM Modi's Israel Visit Live: Israeli Parliament Glows In Indian Tricolour Ahead Of PM's Arrival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/pm-modis-israel-visit-live-israeli-parliament-glows-in-indian-tricolour-ahead-of-pms-arrival/): PM Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel, starting Wednesday. According to the govt, the visit will reaffirm the long-standing strategic bond between the two nations.
- ['Bigger, Better, Stronger': Trump Says 'Our Nation Is Back', Hails 'Golden Age Of America'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/bigger-better-stronger-trump-says-our-nation-is-back-hails-golden-age-of-america/): Asserting that American borders were the strongest they had ever been, Trump claimed that zero illegal aliens had entered the US in the past nine months.
- [Pilot Killed After Turkish Air Force F-16 Crashes In Balıkesir | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/pilot-killed-after-turkish-air-force-f-16-crashes-in-balikesir-video/): A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed near the Bursa–Izmir highway in Balıkesir, Turkey killing the pilot.
- ['Divine Dragon': What Is China's Secret Reusable Spacecraft, In Orbit Again For Fourth Time Since 2020?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/divine-dragon-what-is-chinas-secret-reusable-spacecraft-in-orbit-again-for-fourth-time-since-2020/): No one, however, really knows what the Shenlong spacecraft is doing up there leaving experts confused and in search of answers to decipher its true purpose
- [Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/bolivia-revives-anti-drug-alliance-after-nearly-18-year-break-with-us/): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.
- [Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/aid-groups-petition-israeli-supreme-court-as-gaza-west-bank-work-ban-nears/): Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- [India Abstains From UN Resolution Vote On Immediate Ceasefire Between Ukraine, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/india-abstains-from-un-resolution-vote-on-immediate-ceasefire-between-ukraine-russia/): India was one of the 51 countries that abstained from the resolution, which was introduced by Kyiv.
- [El Mencho's Luxury Hideout: How Mexican Drug Lords Blend Into Ecotourism Retreats, Beach Resorts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/el-menchos-luxury-hideout-how-mexican-drug-lords-blend-into-ecotourism-retreats-beach-resorts/): El Mencho was not found in the wilderness but at what many described as a “super exclusive” ecotourism hub in Tapalpa, two hours away from Guadalajara in Mexico’s Jalisco
- [Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/suspect-four-victims-dead-after-stabbing-attack-in-us-state-of-washington/): A 32-year-old suspect stabbed four people to death before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy near Tacoma, Washington.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1462/): These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/us-department-of-justice-sues-ucla-over-anti-semitism-allegations/): Trump administration has sought to penalise pro-Palestine political activity and deport foreign-born student activists.
- [Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/russia-has-not-won-as-ukraine-war-enters-fifth-year-zelenskyy-says/): European leaders travel to Kyiv to mark the war’s fourth anniversary and pledge continued support for Ukraine.
- [Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-considers-legal-action-after-elon-musk-criticism/): President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what ‘cartel bosses tell her to say’.
- [How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/how-much-power-do-drug-cartels-have-in-mexico/): The killing of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ by Mexican forces triggered a wave of violence in the country.
- [State of the Union live: Trump to address nation amid tariff, Iran tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/state-of-the-union-live-trump-to-address-nation-amid-tariff-iran-tensions/): The US president is expected to use the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms.
- [US to provide consular services in illegal Israeli settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/us-to-provide-consular-services-in-illegal-israeli-settlement/): US embassy services will be available in the illegal West Bank settlement of Efrat, starting on February 27.
- [Fatigue and tension in Russia four years after Ukraine invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/fatigue-and-tension-in-russia-four-years-after-ukraine-invasion/): Problems are bubbling beneath the surface of Russian society four years after the invasion of Ukraine.
- [New Afghan, Pakistani border clashes follow deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/new-afghan-pakistani-border-clashes-follow-deadly-strikes/): Both sides accused the other of unprovoked fire near their fraught frontier.
- [What to expect from Trump’s State of the Union address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/what-to-expect-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/): Trump’s State of the Union preview: foreign policy, immigration, tariffs, and the influence of Project 2025.
- [At least 28 people killed as Sudan paramilitary force tears through Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/at-least-28-people-killed-as-sudan-paramilitary-force-tears-through-darfur/): Rapid Support Forces launches large-scale assault on town of Misteriha, home to tribal leader Musa Hilal.
- [At least 23 dead as heavy rains unleash floods in southeastern Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/at-least-23-dead-as-heavy-rains-unleash-floods-in-southeastern-brazil/): Search and rescue workers are looking for more than 40 people who remain missing as towns reel from torrential rainfall.
- [Red-Carpet Reset: Benjamin Netanyahu, Wife Sara To Welcome PM Modi At Israel's Ben Gurion Airport | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/red-carpet-reset-benjamin-netanyahu-wife-sara-to-welcome-pm-modi-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-exclusive/): This personal touch by Netanyahu underscores the deep rapport between the two leaders and highlights Israel’s perception of India as an indispensable global ally
- [Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/warner-bros-gets-new-offer-from-paramount-but-still-recommends-netflix-bid/): If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
- [Familiar moments mark four years of Russia’s war on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/familiar-moments-mark-four-years-of-russias-war-on-ukraine/): Shows of solidarity and moments of mourning marked yet another anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/ex-uk-ambassador-peter-mandelson-arrested-over-alleged-epstein-links/): Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested for alleged misconduct tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Yemen’s ‘Mogadishu’: Somali refugees face poverty, instability in Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/yemens-mogadishu-somali-refugees-face-poverty-instability-in-aden/): Generations of refugees in Aden endure poverty, lack identity, and cling to fading memories of Somalia’s distant shores.
- [Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Rolls Out; Official Says 'No Change Of Heart' On US President's 15% Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/trumps-10-global-tariff-rolls-out-official-says-no-change-of-heart-on-us-presidents-15-plan/): President Donald Trump had announced the 15 per cent tariff hike on Saturday, shortly after unveiling the new 10 per cent duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- [Pakistan Security Forces & Afghan Taliban Fighters Exchange Fire After Airstrikes Deepen Tensions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/pakistan-security-forces-afghan-taliban-fighters-exchange-fire-after-airstrikes-deepen-tensions-exclusive/): According to reports from the Tirah, Torkham, and Waziristan sectors, small-scale but fierce clashes have broken out
- [England beat Pakistan by two wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/england-beat-pakistan-by-two-wickets-to-enter-t20-world-cup-semifinals/): Brook’s century guides England home in chase of 165 with Pakistan staring at the prospect of a tournament exit.
- [Israel’s opposition leader voices support for ‘broad’ Middle East expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/israels-opposition-leader-voices-support-for-broad-middle-east-expansion/): Yair Lapid says expansionist view for Israel taking over the Middle East is based on Zionist and biblical foundations.
- [Indonesia mosque gives out 3,800 free meals every night of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/indonesia-mosque-gives-out-3800-free-meals-every-night-of-ramadan/): The Jogokariyan Mosque in Indonesia distributes thousands of free meals each night of Ramadan.
- [Bolivia Intends To Learn From India's Digital, AI Innovations: Minister | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/bolivia-intends-to-learn-from-indias-digital-ai-innovations-minister-exclusive/): Bolivia’s vice tech minister underscored the remarkable dynamism of India’s technology ecosystem, while welcoming the openness of Indian counterparts to expanding AI collaboration
- [India, Israel Reaffirm Zero Tolerance For Terror At Key Meet; Condemn Pahalgam, Oct 7 Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/india-israel-reaffirm-zero-tolerance-for-terror-at-key-meet-condemn-pahalgam-oct-7-attacks/): India and Israel also agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Israel on a mutually convenient date.
- [Indian-Origin Translator Padma Viswanathan Named In International Booker Prize 2026 Longlist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/indian-origin-translator-padma-viswanathan-named-in-international-booker-prize-2026-longlist/): Padma Viswanathan is longlisted for International Booker Prize 2026 for translating Ana Paula Maia’s ‘On Earth As It Is Beneath’, novel set in a penal colony scarred by slavery.
- [How Epstein tried to buy a Moroccan palace months before his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/how-epstein-tried-to-buy-a-moroccan-palace-months-before-his-death/): As US federal charges loomed for Epstein, newly released documents show offshore structuring, rejected bank transfers.
- [US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/us-re-asserts-2025-strikes-obliterated-irans-nuclear-programme/): The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.
- [Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/lebanons-army-tells-soldiers-to-act-after-post-comes-under-israeli-fire/): Israeli attack carried out near Lebanese observation post being constructed in the Marjayoun area, Lebanese army says.
- [Real Madrid vs Benfica: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/real-madrid-vs-benfica-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Benfica look to overturn one-goal deficit after first leg marred by allegations of racist abuse against Vinicius Jr.
- [Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/irans-government-stresses-red-lines-as-students-protest-in-universities/): Some protesting students have already been suspended, and the office of the prosecutor general is now overseeing cases.
- [From Cautious Contact To Strategic Embrace: Narendra Modi’s 20-Year Israel Journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/from-cautious-contact-to-strategic-embrace-narendra-modis-20-year-israel-journey/): The roots of this partnership were planted in May 2006, when Narendra Modi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, joined an Indian delegation at Agritech-2006 in Israel
- [Vladimir Putin Claims Plot To Bomb Black Sea Gas Pipelines: ‘Trying To Disrupt Peace Process’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/vladimir-putin-claims-plot-to-bomb-black-sea-gas-pipelines-trying-to-disrupt-peace-process/): Putin alleged that the suspected plans were intended to undermine US-mediated diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Ukraine.
- [Iran's Revolutionary Guards Hold Drills On Southern Coast As US Tensions Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/irans-revolutionary-guards-hold-drills-on-southern-coast-as-us-tensions-rise/): The drills are mainly focused on Iran’s southern coastline, though similar exercises are also taking place in other parts of the country.
- [UN delegates walk out during Russian ambassador’s speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/un-delegates-walk-out-during-russian-ambassadors-speech/): Dozens of delegates walked out of Russian ambassador Gennady Gatilov’s speech to the UN conference on disarmament.
- [Can governance be privatised?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/can-governance-be-privatised/): Can cities exist without governments?
- [What people in India are saying about Modi’s Israel visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/what-people-in-india-are-saying-about-modis-israel-visit/): ‘We should not support a country that is committing genocide.’
- [The killing of Mexican drug lord El Mencho: How it unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/the-killing-of-mexican-drug-lord-el-mencho-how-it-unfolded/): A major cartel boss is dead. How did Mexican forces locate and kill El Mencho, the country’s most notorious drug lord?
- [Three myths about the Russia economic war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/three-myths-about-the-russia-economic-war/): Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.
- [Australian PM Anthony Albanese Evacuated From Official Canberra Residence After 'Bomb Threat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-evacuated-from-official-canberra-residence-after-bomb-threat/): The Australian Prime Minister was moved out of The Lodge around 6 pm as police carried out checks at the property, which is located close to Parliament House.
- [From Key Meets To Knesset Address, PM Modi's 2-Day Israel Visit Begins From Tuesday | Check Schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/from-key-meets-to-knesset-address-pm-modis-2-day-israel-visit-begins-from-tuesday-check-schedule/): This will be PM Modi’s second visit to Israel in nine years, following his first in July 2017, which elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
- [‘We asked UK gov’t to declare what’s happening in Gaza as a genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/we-asked-uk-govt-to-declare-whats-happening-in-gaza-as-a-genocide/): Irish children’s author Chris Haughton warns that silencing authors on Gaza threatens free expression.
- [Palestinians in Gaza endure flooded tents during Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/palestinians-in-gaza-endure-flooded-tents-during-ramadan/): Thousands of tents have been flooded across Gaza during the first winter storm since Ramadan began.
- [Epstein files: The arrests and the resignations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/epstein-files-the-arrests-and-the-resignations/): Al Jazeera breaks down all the arrests and resignations since the second part of the Epstein files were made public.
- [Iran cannot defeat US military might, but it can still win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/iran-cannot-defeat-us-military-might-but-it-can-still-win/): Capitulation in the form of a deal will not stave off US aggression. Defiance through regional alliances could.
- [Chinese Supersonic Missiles, Russian Attack Helicopters: Iran Arms Up As US Mobilises Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/chinese-supersonic-missiles-russian-attack-helicopters-iran-arms-up-as-us-mobilises-forces/): As two US carrier strike groups mass off Iran’s coast, Tehran is finalising deals for Chinese anti-ship and Russian supersonic missiles that could tilt the balance.
- ['Attacks By Pakistanis': Indian-Origin Restaurateur Shuts London Eatery After 16 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/attacks-by-pakistanis-indian-origin-restaurateur-shuts-london-eatery-after-16-years/): The post quickly drew attention on social media, with reactions from supporters and critics alike.
- [Plumbing Predicament: USS Gerald R Ford’s Toilet Troubles Leave Sailors All At Sea Amid Iran Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/plumbing-predicament-uss-gerald-r-fords-toilet-troubles-leave-sailors-all-at-sea-amid-iran-crisis/): For the nearly 5,000 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier, the immediate threat is not an Iranian missile battery but failure of its advanced sewage system
- [Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/ukraine-marks-four-years-of-russias-war/): It’s been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine is in Kyiv.
- [When the world retreats: Volunteers are filling Sudan’s humanitarian void](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/when-the-world-retreats-volunteers-are-filling-sudans-humanitarian-void/): Volunteers struggle to fill the gap left by declining international support in Sudan.
- [UK comic Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/uk-comic-russell-brand-pleads-not-guilty-to-new-rape-sex-assault-charges/): Appearing in a London court, Brand denies accusations of raping one woman ​and sexually assaulting another in 2009.
- [Heavy rains flood Gaza tents as Israel kills two more Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/heavy-rains-flood-gaza-tents-as-israel-kills-two-more-palestinians/): Palestinians across Gaza are living with inadequate shelter as they brave the winter months with little protection.
- [Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/paris-saint-germain-star-achraf-hakimi-to-stand-trial-in-rape-case/): The 27-year-old footballer denies allegations first made in 2023 that he raped a woman.
- [Israeli forces fired over 900 bullets to kill Gaza medics in 2025: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/israeli-forces-fired-over-900-bullets-to-kill-gaza-medics-in-2025-report/): Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at aid workers before executing survivors in Gaza.
- [Young Palestinian artists turn Gaza’s ruins into art](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/young-palestinian-artists-turn-gazas-ruins-into-art/): Young Palestinian artists in Gaza are turning the city’s ruins into a canvas through ‘Breathe and Paint’.
- [Video: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy receives standing ovation from EU Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/video-ukraines-zelenskyy-receives-standing-ovation-from-eu-parliament/): Politicians at the European Parliament gave Ukrainian president Zelenskyy a standing ovation.
- [Epstein files fallout: Muted US response vs political reckoning in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/epstein-files-fallout-muted-us-response-vs-political-reckoning-in-europe/): The newly released Epstein files have triggered political fallout in the UK and parts of Europe, but far less in the US.
- [Egyptian drama sparks outrage in Israel over Gaza war portrayal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/egyptian-drama-sparks-outrage-in-israel-over-gaza-war-portrayal/): Egyptian series ‘People of the Land’ has stirred backlash from Israelis over its retelling of Israel’s crimes in Gaza.
- [UK, France Planning To Transfer Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine: Russian Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/uk-france-planning-to-transfer-nuclear-weapons-to-ukraine-russian-intelligence/): Russia’s SVR accuses UK and France of covertly transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine, citing TN-75 warhead. EU leaders pledge continued support for Ukraine.
- [Russia-Ukraine four years of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/russia-ukraine-four-years-of-war/): Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler returns to Ukraine to capture how blackouts, air raid sirens and exhaustion shape daily life.
- [European leaders pray with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on invasion anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/european-leaders-pray-with-ukraines-zelenskyy-on-invasion-anniversary/): A number of EU leaders prayed with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, to mark Russia’s invasion anniversary.
- [Give A Clear Date For Ukraine's Accession To EU: Zelenskyy On 4th Anniversary Of Russian Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/give-a-clear-date-for-ukraines-accession-to-eu-zelenskyy-on-4th-anniversary-of-russian-invasion/): On the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, Zelenskyy urged the EU for a clear accession date, highlighting Ukraine’s resilience and NATO’s call for increased support.
- [After Influencer Sachin Awasthi's Detention In Jeju Island, India Issues Advisory For Tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/after-influencer-sachin-awasthis-detention-in-jeju-island-india-issues-advisory-for-tourists/): The Indian embassy warns that the Jeju visa waiver allows only short-term tourism and does not permit travel to the mainland, following Sachin Awasthi’s entry denial incident.
- ['Tell Your F****** People To Leave Us Alone': 2016 Audio Reveals How El Mencho Gave 'Orders' To Cops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/tell-your-f-people-to-leave-us-alone-2016-audio-reveals-how-el-mencho-gave-orders-to-cops/): A leaked audio clip purportedly reveals CJNG leader El Mencho intimidating a police officer into submission, telling him to “relax” and withdraw from their positions
- [Bomb Cyclone Hits US, 40 Million Under Weather Warnings: The Blizzard Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/bomb-cyclone-hits-us-40-million-under-weather-warnings-the-blizzard-explained/): US roads covered in snow, flights cancelled, power outages: This rare, extremely dangerous ‘bomb cyclone’ has covered America’s areas from Virginia to Maine with a layer of snow
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs England – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/live-pakistan-vs-england-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, team news, talking points, toss updates, score and commentary stream from the Super 8 match.
- [Blast kills policeman in Moscow train station on Ukraine war anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/blast-kills-policeman-in-moscow-train-station-on-ukraine-war-anniversary/): A police officer has been killed in an explosion in the Russian capital.
- [In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/in-pictures-four-years-of-ukraine-war/): UN says more than 15,000 civilians and 763 children killed, highlighting the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict.
- [Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/residents-raise-alarm-as-violence-hit-guadalajara-to-host-world-cup-games/): Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.
- [New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/new-trump-tariffs-take-effect-days-after-supreme-court-decision/): New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court’s ruling.
- [How Iran Turned Underground Tunnels Into A Powerful Missile Strategy | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/how-iran-turned-underground-tunnels-into-a-powerful-missile-strategy-explained/): Iran has invested heavily in missile technology and underground storage networks, building what military observers often describe as “missile cities”
- [What do four years of war in Ukraine add up to?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/what-do-four-years-of-war-in-ukraine-add-up-to/): It’s year five of the war in Ukraine. Close to two million casualties, and Russia holds less territory than in 2022.
- [Iran army helicopter crashes into market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/iran-army-helicopter-crashes-into-market-killing-2-pilots-and-2-merchants/): The incident in Isfahan province follows crash of fighter jet in Hamadan province less than a week ago.
- [Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/floyd-mayweather-and-manny-pacquiao-agree-to-fight-rematch-in-september/): Rematch of 2015 bout to be streamed on Netflix and will be the first boxing event to be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
- [Ukrainians were shocked by Russia’s war. Now many are numb and hopeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/ukrainians-were-shocked-by-russias-war-now-many-are-numb-and-hopeless/): Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler reflects on the changes he has seen in Ukraine after four years of reporting on the war.
- [Ahead Of PM Modi’s Israel Visit, Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ With India At Its Core Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/ahead-of-pm-modis-israel-visit-netanyahus-hexagon-of-alliances-with-india-at-its-core-explained/): What is Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed Hexagon of Alliances? What is India’s role in it? What does it mean ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit? Explained
- [Trump Says 'Nothing Changes' After SC Setback On Tariffs But India Can Revisit Trade Deal. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/trump-says-nothing-changes-after-sc-setback-on-tariffs-but-india-can-revisit-trade-deal-heres-how/): The framework for the interim deal contains a rule (Clause 8) that says if either India or US changes the tariffs they had agreed on, the other country can change its own promises
- [Shalom, Namaste: Trade & Defence To 'Hexagon Of Alliances', What PM Modi's Israel Visit Will Focus On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/shalom-namaste-trade-defence-to-hexagon-of-alliances-what-pm-modis-israel-visit-will-focus-on/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on a two-day state visit to Israel – his second to the country after his landmark 2017 trip – from February 25
- [US women’s ice hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/us-womens-ice-hockey-team-declines-trumps-state-of-the-union-invitation/): Olympics gold medal-winning team has politely turned down a request from President Donald Trump to attend his address.
- [With ‘El Mencho’ killed, what’s next for Mexico and the Jalisco cartel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/with-el-mencho-killed-whats-next-for-mexico-and-the-jalisco-cartel/): Mexico kills Oseguera Cervantes, triggering violence and uncertainty over the CJNG’s future power structure.
- [Schools shut, troops on streets: Mexico on alert after ‘El Mencho’ killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/schools-shut-troops-on-streets-mexico-on-alert-after-el-mencho-killing/): Authorities deploy 10,000 soldiers nationwide to quell violence following the drug lord’s killing in an operation.
- [Huge northeast US snowstorm forces millions home; disrupts schools, flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/huge-northeast-us-snowstorm-forces-millions-home-disrupts-schools-flights/): New York and other cities begin recovery after massive storm, but more snow may soon hit the already paralysed region.
- [Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/mapping-russian-attacks-and-territorial-gains-across-ukraine/): On the war’s fourth anniversary, Russia occupies 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory, but the front line shifts slowly.
- ['Will Dominate The Sea In 2026': Pahalgam Mastermind Issues 26/11-Type Attack Threat | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/will-dominate-the-sea-in-2026-pahalgam-mastermind-issues-26-11-type-attack-threat-exclusive/): Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of LeT, accused India of “water terrorism” & threatened that pressure on Kashmir will be met with unrest elsewhere, including in Balochistan
- [Defence, Energy To Anchor India-Canada Reset During Carney Visit, Says High Commissioner Patnaik](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/defence-energy-to-anchor-india-canada-reset-during-carney-visit-says-high-commissioner-patnaik/): India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik described the upcoming trip as a pivotal moment in bilateral ties after a thaw that began on sidelines of the Kananaskis meeting
- [4 Dead As Iran Military Helicopter Crashes Into Fruit Market Near Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/4-dead-as-iran-military-helicopter-crashes-into-fruit-market-near-isfahan/): An Iranian army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market near Isfahan, killing four people, including the pilot, co-pilot and two civilians on the ground.
- [France restricts US ambassador’s access to officials after summons no-show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/france-restricts-us-ambassadors-access-to-officials-after-summons-no-show/): US Ambassador sends embassy official in his place, his second time to skip a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.
- [Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/24/hong-kong-conglomerate-says-panama-canal-ports-seized-by-authorities/): CK Hutchison says the Panama government now has ‘administrative and operational control’ of its two ports.
- [Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/iran-rejects-fictional-narratives-of-power-grab-after-protest-killings/): Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.
- [US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/us-consular-services-in-illegal-israeli-settlement-in-west-bank-condemned/): US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.
- [Months After Manchester Synagogue Attack, 1 Held For Carrying Weapons Into Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/months-after-manchester-synagogue-attack-1-held-for-carrying-weapons-into-mosque/): Keir Starmer voiced concern after Manchester police arrested a man with weapons at Manchester Central Mosque, months after the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue attack.
- ['Nothing To Do With You': Israeli Opposition On Knesset Walkout Ahead Of PM Modi's Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/nothing-to-do-with-you-israeli-opposition-on-knesset-walkout-ahead-of-pm-modis-speech/): Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid welcomed Prime Minister Modi into the Knesset, saying that the walkout had nothing to do with his visit.
- [De-Hyphenated Diplomacy: PM Modi Advocates Israel-Palestine Peace At Knesset In Historic Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/de-hyphenated-diplomacy-pm-modi-advocates-israel-palestine-peace-at-knesset-in-historic-visit/): PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast belief in a two-state solution, urging both Israel and Palestine to return to the path of dialogue and peaceful co-existence
- [Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/israel-kills-more-journalists-than-any-nation-on-record-media-watchdog/): Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
- [Demonstrators in frog costumes protest Trump’s State of the Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/demonstrators-in-frog-costumes-protest-trumps-state-of-the-union/): As Trump delivered his State of the Union address, demonstrators dressed in frog costumes protested in the streets.
- [US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/us-issues-new-sanctions-as-it-dials-up-pressure-on-iran/): Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Tehran.
- [Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 – Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/where-the-silence-breaks-ep-3-colombia/): As part of Colombia’s peace process, former army soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings to the victims’ families.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Benfica – Champions League playoff, second leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/live-real-madrid-vs-benfica-champions-league-playoff-second-leg/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Portuguese giants travel to the Bernabeu.
- ['Nothing Can Justify Terrorism': PM Modi Condemns Oct 7 Attacks, Says India Stands With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/nothing-can-justify-terrorism-pm-modi-condemns-oct-7-attacks-says-india-stands-with-israel/): While addressing the Israeli Parliament, PM Modi also recalled the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, where several innocent Israeli citizens were killed, and said no cause justifies terrorism.
- ['Gaza Peace Initiative Just, Durable Solution': PM Modi Addresses Palestine Issue At Israel's Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/gaza-peace-initiative-just-durable-solution-pm-modi-addresses-palestine-issue-at-israels-knesset/): Referring to the West Asia turmoil, PM Narendra Modi spoke about regional peace and promised that India stands by Israel during this difficult time
- [US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iranian Individuals, Entities And Tankers Amid Heightened Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-iranian-individuals-entities-and-tankers-amid-heightened-tensions/): The US has imposed new Iran-related sanctions on four individuals, entities, and tankers, aiming to curb destabilising activities and increase economic pressure on Tehran.
- [In Israel, PM Modi Pays Tribute To Major Thakur Dalpat Singh. Who Was 'Hero Of Haifa'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/in-israel-pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-major-thakur-dalpat-singh-who-was-hero-of-haifa/): Remembering the Indian soldiers who fought in the First World War, he said India’s connection with Israel was “written in blood and sacrifice”.
- ['Always Felt Drawn': PM Modi Says He Was Born On Same Day India Formally Recognised Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/always-felt-drawn-pm-modi-says-he-was-born-on-same-day-india-formally-recognised-israel/): PM Modi told the Knesset that he always felt drawn to Israel as he was born on the same day when India formally recognised Israel in 1950.
- [PM Modi Becomes First Indian Prime Minister To Receive Israel's 'Speaker Of Knesset Medal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/pm-modi-becomes-first-indian-prime-minister-to-receive-israels-speaker-of-knesset-medal/): PM Modi receives the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, for strengthening India-Israel ties. He also holds Palestine’s Grand Collar award.
- [TTP Releases Chilling Photo Of Grenade In Front Of Islamabad's Faisal Mosque, High Alert Declared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/ttp-releases-chilling-photo-of-grenade-in-front-of-islamabads-faisal-mosque-high-alert-declared/): Intelligence sources said by releasing this picture online, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has declared the Faisal Mosque as its next target
- [Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/hundreds-return-from-burundi-to-drc-as-border-shut-by-m23-fighting-reopens/): More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
- [Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/hungarys-orban-orders-extra-security-alleges-ukraine-attacks-plot/): PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.
- [Baby Boom In South Korea! Post-Covid Marriages Push Births To 15-Year High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/baby-boom-in-south-korea-post-covid-marriages-push-births-to-15-year-high/): South Korea saw a 6.8% rise in births in 2025, with 2,54,500 babies born and fertility rate reaching 0.8, driven by post-pandemic marriages and shifting social attitudes
- [India vs Zimbabwe: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/india-vs-zimbabwe-t20-world-cup-super-eights-teams-start-lineups/): India and Zimbabwe are both in need to a Super Eights win to keep alive T20 World Cup semifinal dream.
- [Commons Speaker says he tipped off police about Mandelson ahead of arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/commons-speaker-says-he-tipped-off-police-about-mandelson-ahead-of-arrest/): British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says he passed information about Peter Mandelson to Metropolitan Police.
- [Calls for justice grow after Israeli settlers kill another US citizen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/calls-for-justice-grow-after-israeli-settlers-kill-another-us-citizen/): Rights advocates say US envoy Mike Huckabee has failed to push for accountability for Israeli abuses against Americans.
- [Displaced Sudanese women caught up in war suffer wretched Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/displaced-sudanese-women-caught-up-in-war-suffer-wretched-ramadan/): Women in Sudan’s Al-Sarraf camp face hunger and disease during a desperate holy month.
- [Lebanon’s second airport could receive passengers by summer, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/lebanons-second-airport-could-receive-passengers-by-summer-officials-say/): Lebanon has long discussed opening a second airport. As the political debate has faded, the possibility is near.
- [Palestinian filmmaker showcases the beauty of pre-war Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/palestinian-filmmaker-showcases-the-beauty-of-pre-war-gaza/): Palestinian journalist Yousef Al Helou documented Gaza and its people in 2023, months before the start of Israel’s war,
- [Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/japan-to-install-missiles-near-taiwan-are-china-tensions-set-to-spike/): Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
- [UN: 6.5 million in Somalia facing hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/un-6-5-million-in-somalia-facing-hunger/): The UN is warning 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing extreme hunger, triggered by a prolonged drought.
- [Pakistani players in the Hundred: What’s the cricket controversy all about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/pakistani-players-in-the-hundred-whats-the-cricket-controversy-all-about/): Breaking down row involving Pakistani cricketers’ presence in a franchise league in which Indian businesses own teams.
- [Israel Welcomes, Palestine Slams US Offer Of Consular Services In West Bank Settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/israel-welcomes-palestine-slams-us-offer-of-consular-services-in-west-bank-settlement/): Israel welcomed new US consular services in Efrat, West Bank, as Palestinians condemned it for violating international law.
- [Saffron Sync: Israeli Premier Points Out Sartorial Symmetry Between PM Modi And Sara Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/saffron-sync-israeli-premier-points-out-sartorial-symmetry-between-pm-modi-and-sara-netanyahu/): Benjamin Netanyahu lightheartedly remarked on a striking visual coincidence: the coordinated shades of saffron shared by the Israeli first lady and the Indian Prime Minister
- [How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/how-putin-stays-strong-in-russia-four-years-into-war-in-ukraine/): The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.
- [Netanyahu greets Indian PM Modi as he lands in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/netanyahu-greets-indian-pm-modi-as-he-lands-in-israel/): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
- [Four years into the Ukraine war, Moscow sees vindication, not failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/four-years-into-the-ukraine-war-moscow-sees-vindication-not-failure/): What many in the West viewed as a strategic blunder is increasingly seen in Moscow as a costly but necessary gamble.
- [Anthropic vs the Pentagon: Why AI firm is taking on Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/anthropic-vs-the-pentagon-why-ai-firm-is-taking-on-trump-administration/): Anthropic was the first AI developer to be used in classified operations by the US Defense Department.
- [Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/thousands-join-manila-corruption-protest-on-40th-anniversary-of-uprising/): In the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.
- [Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/why-indian-pm-modis-israel-visit-matters-for-pakistans-security/): The tightening strategic embrace between New Delhi and Tel Aviv could test Pakistan’s diplomacy, say analysts.
- [Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from India, 39 countries over bird flu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/saudi-arabia-bans-poultry-egg-imports-from-india-39-countries-over-bird-flu/): The ban covers imports from countries such as Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Iran, the United Kingdom, and India, among others.
- [Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Governor Over Order Restricting ICE Enforcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-administration-sues-new-jersey-governor-over-order-restricting-ice-enforcement/): The Justice Dept sued New Jersey and Governor Mikie Sherrill over an executive order limiting federal immigration enforcement, citing sanctuary policies and public safety concerns.
- [Ukrainian, US Lead Negotiators To Meet In Geneva Ahead Of Trilateral Talks With Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/ukrainian-us-lead-negotiators-to-meet-in-geneva-ahead-of-trilateral-talks-with-russia/): The Geneva talks come after earlier rounds of discussions in Abu Dhabi and Switzerland, which so far have failed to produce a breakthrough.
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Receives Red Carpet Welcome From Netanyahu & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/news18-evening-digest-pm-modi-receives-red-carpet-welcome-from-netanyahu-other-stories/): We are also covering: Did Trump Say Pakistan PM Would’ve Died Without US Involvement?; NIA’s 26/11 Chargesheet Reveals Headley’s Mumbai Sham
- [Deadly fighting in Alawite heartland city in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/deadly-fighting-in-alawite-heartland-city-in-syria/): Several people were killed in fighting in Syria’s Latakia where suspected Assad regime supporters attacked security.
- [Zimbabwe imposes ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/zimbabwe-imposes-ban-on-exports-of-all-raw-minerals-and-lithium-concentrate/): The immediate ban covers all raw minerals already in transit and will remain in place until further notice.
- [What Trump said at State of the Union address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/what-trump-said-at-state-of-the-union-address/): US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address both aggravated and excited lawmakers.
- [Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/military-government-air-strikes-kill-17-in-western-myanmar-state/): Women and children among those killed in air strikes on a village market in Rakhine.
- [Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Slept With One Eye Open' After CIA Warned Him Of China Attack On Taiwan: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/apple-ceo-tim-cook-slept-with-one-eye-open-after-cia-warned-him-of-china-attack-on-taiwan-report/): The briefing came in 2023, when the US was growing increasingly uneasy about China’s intentions toward Taiwan, on which America is heavily dependent for semiconductor chips.
- [PM Modi Receives Red Carpet Welcome By Netanyahu, His Wife At Tel Aviv Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/pm-modi-receives-red-carpet-welcome-by-netanyahu-his-wife-at-tel-aviv-airport/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Israel for a two-day visit at the invitation of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Imran Khan's Health Exposes Cracks In PTI As Ex-PM's Sister Questions 'Silence' Of Top Brass | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/imran-khans-health-exposes-cracks-in-pti-as-ex-pms-sister-questions-silence-of-top-brass-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources indicate there may be pressure on PTI’s second-tier leadership to avoid overt alignment with Khan’s family, particularly on sensitive issues such as health
- [Canada Deports 2 Indians In Separate Cases Linked To Extortion, Other Criminal Activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/canada-deports-2-indians-in-separate-cases-linked-to-extortion-other-criminal-activities/): The two cases were handled by different police departments, and there is no official confirmation that the men were connected to each other.
- [In Modi’s India, scandal still embarrasses but rape has become ordinary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/in-modis-india-scandal-still-embarrasses-but-rape-has-become-ordinary/): The government’s performed outrage over Gates’s Epstein links underlined its indifference to violence against women.
- [T20 World Cup: Which teams can qualify for the semifinals and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/t20-world-cup-which-teams-can-qualify-for-the-semifinals-and-how/): Al Jazeera explains what India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the other four nations need to do to join England in the semis.
- [FIFA’s Infantino plays down World Cup concerns despite violence in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/fifas-infantino-plays-down-world-cup-concerns-despite-violence-in-mexico/): Violence has broken out across Mexico, raising concerns only four months before its co-hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [How banks, billionaires aided Epstein after his 2008 conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/how-banks-billionaires-aided-epstein-after-his-2008-conviction/): Federal documents reveal how financiers, billionaires and major banks remained intertwined with Epstein for years.
- [Will Ethiopia be part of Israel’s ‘hexagon’ alliance rivalling its enemies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/will-ethiopia-be-part-of-israels-hexagon-alliance-rivalling-its-enemies/): Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.
- [‘Anti-Palestinian repression’: Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/anti-palestinian-repression-legal-experts-document-hundreds-of-uk-cases/): Group says its new public database, including examples of students and activists, reveals extent of broad crackdown.
- [Cartel Violence Raises Travel Questions: Is Mexico Safe For Tourists Currently?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/cartel-violence-raises-travel-questions-is-mexico-safe-for-tourists-currently/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the situation had “calmed down” and authorities later confirmed that most airports across Mexico had resumed normal operations.
- ['Nothing Will Be More Transformative': Rishi Sunak Reflects On AI's New Era After India Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/nothing-will-be-more-transformative-rishi-sunak-reflects-on-ais-new-era-after-india-summit/): Former UK PM Rishi Sunak shares candid takeaways from New Delhi gathering of the world’s top AI minds- from self-improving models to dairy farmers.
- [Israeli army, settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron area of West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/israeli-army-settlers-attack-palestinians-in-hebron-area-of-west-bank/): Four Palestinians wounded in settler attack, while several others shot in raid by Israeli military south of Hebron.
- [Which countries are urging citizens to leave Iran amid US threat of force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/which-countries-are-urging-citizens-to-leave-iran-amid-us-threat-of-force/): Countries issue warnings for citizens to leave Iran amid potential US military strikes.
- [Islamabad High Court Removes Judge Over Fake Law Degree, 116-Page Verdict Exposes Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/islamabad-high-court-removes-judge-over-fake-law-degree-116-page-verdict-exposes-fraud/): Islamabad HC removed Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri for holding a fake law degree, citing fraudulent credentials and “dilatory tactics” as detailed in a 116-page judgment.
- [Trump Launches ‘War On Fraud,’ Puts JD Vance In Charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-launches-war-on-fraud-puts-jd-vance-in-charge/): The Trump administration has alleged public benefits fraud is widespread in Minnesota’s Somali community as a whole.
- [US Men's Hockey Goalie To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/us-mens-hockey-goalie-to-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom/): The Presidential Medal of Freedom has been given to popes and political activists and also Olympic athletes in the past.
- [Revised US Tariffs Kick In Today: What You Need To Know And What About India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/revised-us-tariffs-kick-in-today-what-you-need-to-know-and-what-about-india/): Revised US tariffs have come into effect days after the US Supreme Court struck down much of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global duties
- [Fact-checking Donald Trump’s State of the Union address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/fact-checking-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/): The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections.
- [Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/rescuers-search-for-missing-after-storm-deluge-kills-30-in-brazil/): Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
- [Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/syria-faces-twin-battles-as-assad-loyalists-and-isil-attack-in-west-east/): A shadowy armed group linked to regime remnants launched an attack on security positions in Latakia.
- [Senegal prime minister decries Morocco’s jailing of fans after AFCON final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/senegal-prime-minister-decries-moroccos-jailing-of-fans-after-afcon-final/): Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/key-takeaways-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/): President Donald Trump used his State of Union address to talk up his successes & railed against Democrats.
- [Not Just You, Even These Tigers Are On Intermittent Fasting For ‘Health Benefits’ - What They Eat In The Wild](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/not-just-you-even-these-tigers-are-on-intermittent-fasting-for-health-benefits-what-they-eat-in-the-wild/): In China, nearly 200 Siberian tigers at the Siberia Tiger Park in Heilongjiang Province have been placed on a rotational “intermittent fasting program.”
- [Massive explosions at border patrol ammunition depot in Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/massive-explosions-at-border-patrol-ammunition-depot-in-thailand/): A series of explosions tore through an ammunition depot belonging to Thailand’s Border Patrol Police in Surin.
- [FIFA boss confident about Mexico World Cup despite violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/fifa-boss-confident-about-mexico-world-cup-despite-violence/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico’s ability to host World Cup matches
- [UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, calls for an end to the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/unsc-condemns-rsf-attacks-in-sudans-kordofan-calls-for-an-end-to-the-war/): Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
- [FIFA and UEFA accused of aiding war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/fifa-and-uefa-accused-of-aiding-war-crimes/): FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.
- [Germany’s Merz arrives in China for two-day visit with focus on trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/germanys-merz-arrives-in-china-for-two-day-visit-with-focus-on-trade/): Merz says he wants to deepen trade relationship while making it fairer during visit where several agreements are signed.
- [Bodo/Glimt knock out Inter Milan, continue fairytale Champions League run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/bodo-glimt-knock-out-inter-milan-continue-fairytale-champions-league-run/): The Norwegian team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved onto the last 16 of the world’s biggest club competition.
- [South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/south-africa-secures-return-of-11-men-lured-into-russia-ukraine-war/): South African President Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russia’s Putin for support in repatriating men.
- [Did Trump Say Pakistan PM Would've Died Without US Involvement? His Op Sindoor Claim Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/did-trump-say-pakistan-pm-wouldve-died-without-us-involvement-his-op-sindoor-claim-goes-viral-2/): Trump said he had stopped eight wars, including a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan.
- [Will Trump Attack Iran During Ramadan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/will-trump-attack-iran-during-ramadan/): History offers a sobering reminder – the sanctity of Ramadan has neither been a deterrent for military action nor an advocate for ceasefire, even among Muslim nations
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/key-takeaways-from-trumps-state-of-the-union-speech/): Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
- [Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/sri-lankas-former-intelligence-chief-arrested-over-2019-easter-attacks/): Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
- [Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/venezuela-reports-over-3200-people-fully-released-under-new-amnesty-law/): Venezuela’s National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.
- [Trump says preference is to solve Iran tensions through diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-says-preference-is-to-solve-iran-tensions-through-diplomacy/): Trump strikes belligerent tone on Iran during State of the Union, but says he would prefer a diplomatic solution.
- [‘Namaste, Modi’: Israeli Newspaper Jerusalem Post Publishes Special Edition Ahead Of PM’s Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/namaste-modi-israeli-newspaper-jerusalem-post-publishes-special-edition-ahead-of-pms-visit/): Israel marked PM Modi’s arrival with a special welcome on the front page of The Jerusalem Post.
- [New UK Visa Rule Comes Into Effect Today: Key Changes Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/new-uk-visa-rule-comes-into-effect-today-key-changes-explained/): Applicants will still need to visit a visa application centre (VAC) for biometric enrolment and identity verification.
- [Is Trump Getting Erratic With Age? As 6 In 10 Americans Say Yes, A Look At The Sliding Approval Ratings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/is-trump-getting-erratic-with-age-as-6-in-10-americans-say-yes-a-look-at-the-sliding-approval-ratings/): The US President, who is now well into his late 70s, faces scrutiny not only over policy but also tone, rhetoric and public conduct.
- [Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-says-us-has-received-80m-barrels-of-venezuelan-oil-3rd-tanker-seized/): US forces have ‘captured’ a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
- [Rattled By PM Modi's Visit, Pakistan Passes Resolution Against India-Israel Alliance | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/rattled-by-pm-modis-visit-pakistan-passes-resolution-against-india-israel-alliance-exclusive/): The resolution termed the proposed alignment a threat to regional peace & global stability, & accused Israel of attempting to forge blocs aimed at isolating Muslim-majority states
- [Al Green Ejected From Trump's Address After Holding Up 'Black People Aren't Apes' Sign | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/al-green-ejected-from-trumps-address-after-holding-up-black-people-arent-apes-sign-video/): Democratic Rep Al Green was escorted from the House chamber after displaying a sign protesting a racist video of the Obamas posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social.
- [Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-contradicts-witkoff-over-iran-nuclear-bomb-claims/): In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/indias-modi-visits-israel-whats-on-the-agenda-and-why-it-matters/): India’s prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
- [Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/modi-in-israel-live-indias-pm-to-meet-netanyahu-address-knesset/): Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
- [Did Trump Say Pakistan PM Would've Died Without US Involvement? His Op Sindoor Claim Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/did-trump-say-pakistan-pm-wouldve-died-without-us-involvement-his-op-sindoor-claim-goes-viral/): Trump said he had stopped eight wars, including a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan.
- ['My Great Friend': Trump Remembers Charlie Kirk, His Wife Erika Stands In Attendance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/my-great-friend-trump-remembers-charlie-kirk-his-wife-erika-stands-in-attendance/): Donald Trump honoured the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and said he was “martyred” for his beliefs.
- ['Can't Let Them Have Nuclear Weapons': Trump Talks Tough On Iran, Hails Op Midnight Hammer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/cant-let-them-have-nuclear-weapons-trump-talks-tough-on-iran-hails-op-midnight-hammer/): Trump cited the 2025 US air campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities as a turning point that “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme and prevented the spread of terrorism
- [Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/irans-fm-says-deal-with-us-within-reach-if-diplomacy-given-priority/): Foreign Minister Araghchi’s remarks on eve of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.
- [Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/donald-trump-heckled-during-state-of-the-union/): Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
- [Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/tokyo-protests-as-china-blocks-dual-use-exports-to-20-japanese-companies/): China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
- ['Tariffs Paid By Foreign Countries Will Replace Income Tax, Take Burden Off Americans': Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/tariffs-paid-by-foreign-countries-will-replace-income-tax-take-burden-off-americans-trump/): Trump also further warned that new tariffs could be “far worse” but would ease the financial burden on Americans.
- ['Simply A Miracle': Baby Boy Born To UK Mother After Womb Transplant From Dead Donor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/simply-a-miracle-baby-boy-born-to-uk-mother-after-womb-transplant-from-dead-donor/): Hugo Powell is the first baby to be born to a mother who had received a womb transplant from a deceased donor.
- [Trump Introduces Delilah Law Barring Illegal 'Aliens' From Getting Driver's Licence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/trump-introduces-delilah-law-barring-illegal-aliens-from-getting-drivers-licence/): Donald Trump criticized Democrats’ open border policy and introduced Delilah Law to bar undocumented immigrants from getting commercial driver’s licenses.
- [How Trump’s 2026 Iran ‘war’ script echoes and twists the 2003 Iraq playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/how-trumps-2026-iran-war-script-echoes-and-twists-the-2003-iraq-playbook/): Echoes of 2003: How Trump is using conflicting intel and homeland threats to justify a new escalation with Iran.
- [ElevenLabs CEO says voice AI will change everything. Can it be controlled?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/elevenlabs-ceo-says-voice-ai-will-change-everything-can-it-be-controlled/): From restoring speech to deepfakes, Mati Staniszewski talks about where voice AI crosses the line.
- [India-Israel axis: What are the IMEC corridor, I2U2 grouping Modi spoke of?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/india-israel-axis-what-are-the-imec-corridor-i2u2-grouping-modi-spoke-of/): During his Knesset speech in Jerusalem, Modi mentioned multilateral projects on which India and Israel collaborate.
- [CIA Issues Rare Appeal To Iranians In Farsi For Secure Contact Amid Trump's Military Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cia-issues-rare-appeal-to-iranians-in-farsi-for-secure-contact-amid-trumps-military-threat/): The message was shared on the CIA’s official accounts on X, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and YouTube.
- ['Sex Slave' Manuals, Porn Tapes: What Epstein's Secret Locker Tells Us About His Bid To Obstruct Justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/sex-slave-manuals-porn-tapes-what-epsteins-secret-locker-tells-us-about-his-bid-to-obstruct-justice/): The contents of Jeffrey Epstein’s secret locker in Florida’s Palm Beach paint a disturbing picture of what was kept out of reach during a probe against him in 2005
- [New Zealand Announces New Employment Rules For Open Work Visa Holders. Here's What To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/new-zealand-announces-new-employment-rules-for-open-work-visa-holders-heres-what-to-know/): The new open work visa conditions in New Zealand are aimed at providing clarity about what work is allowed under these visas and helping migrants to understand their rights.
- [Two Women Arrested For Kissing In Public, May Face Life In Prison In This Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/two-women-arrested-for-kissing-in-public-may-face-life-in-prison-in-this-country/): The women, a 22-year-old entertainer and a 21-year-old unemployed colleague, were arrested on February 18 in Arua city.
- [Israel To Enable UPI: Full List Of Countries Where India's Payment System Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/israel-to-enable-upi-full-list-of-countries-where-indias-payment-system-works/): India’s UPI has expanded across eight countries including UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, France, among others, marking a major leap in global digital payment connectivity.
- [News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi On NCERT Row, WEF CEO Resigns Over Epstein & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/news18-evening-digest-pm-modi-on-ncert-row-wef-ceo-resigns-over-epstein-other-stories/): We are also covering: Borge Brende Quits As World Economic Forum CEO After Epstein Links Emerge; New Air Ticket Refund Rules.
- [The Royal Lodge: Epstein’s links to ex-Prince Andrew’s financial meetings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/the-royal-lodge-epsteins-links-to-ex-prince-andrews-financial-meetings/): Emails reveal how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s royal home was site of financial meetings on which Epstein advised.
- [Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/greek-court-finds-4-guilty-in-major-2022-spyware-scandal/): Two Greeks and two Israelis found guilty of ‘breaching the confidentiality of telephone communications’.
- [South Africa: A year after USAID cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/south-africa-a-year-after-usaid-cuts/): Health workers and their patients are still reeling from the impact from last year.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 percent stake in Spanish second-tier club Almeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cristiano-ronaldo-buys-25-percent-stake-in-spanish-second-tier-club-almeria/): Almeria, relegated from La Liga in 2023-24, had been under the control of Saudi owners for more than six years.
- ['Our Ties Have Stood Test Of Time': PM Modi Announces Special Strategic Partnership With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/our-ties-have-stood-test-of-time-pm-modi-announces-special-strategic-partnership-with-israel/): PM Modi also announced a partnership with Israel on critical and emerging technologies, and said both countries will work together against terrorism.
- [UPI In Israel Soon? Here's What PM Modi Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/upi-in-israel-soon-heres-what-pm-modi-said/): Making the announcement, PM Modi said that it will give new momentum to cooperation in areas such as AI, quantum, and critical minerals.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel Fires Six Agents Linked To Trump Classified Documents Probe: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/fbi-chief-kash-patel-fires-six-agents-linked-to-trump-classified-documents-probe-report/): FBI raided Trump’s Florida residence in 2022 as part of an investigation into the alleged mishandling of classified documents following his first White House term.
- ['Unbelievable': Netanyahu Recalls His First Date With Wife Sara At Indian Restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/unbelievable-netanyahu-recalls-his-first-date-with-wife-sara-at-indian-restaurant/): Netanyahu recalled his first date with Sara at Reena Pushkarna in Tel Aviv, praising Indian food. On Wednesday, PM Modi received the Speaker of the Knesset Medal.
- [Borge Brende Quits As World Economic Forum CEO After Epstein Links Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/borge-brende-quits-as-world-economic-forum-ceo-after-epstein-links-emerge/): Borge Brende steps down as WEF President after an independent review of his interactions with Epstein. Alois Zwinggi named interim leader as WEF seeks a permanent successor.
- [Tankers Full Of Crude Are Waiting At Sea, Why Aren't Buyers Taking The Oil Despite Big Discounts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/tankers-full-of-crude-are-waiting-at-sea-why-arent-buyers-taking-the-oil-despite-big-discounts/): Russia and Iran offer big crude discounts to China as India cuts Russian imports and Chinese refiners hit capacity, heightening market competition
- [Kim Offers US A Choice: Accept North Korea's Nukes Or Face Endless Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/kim-offers-us-a-choice-accept-north-koreas-nukes-or-face-endless-standoff/): Kim Jong Un says North Korea can “get along” with Washington, but only if it accepts Pyongyang as a nuclear state, while cutting off Seoul for good.
- [LIVE: India vs Zimbabwe – T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/live-india-vs-zimbabwe-t20-world-cup/): Follow our live build-up, toss, pitch report, playing 11, score, photo updates and text commentary stream.
- [Mosques attacked, children racially abused as hard right rises in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/mosques-attacked-children-racially-abused-as-hard-right-rises-in-uk/): As hatred is increasingly normalised and assaults rise, ethnic minorities are becoming hypervigilant.
- [Real Madrid ban club member who did Nazi salute during Benfica match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/real-madrid-ban-club-member-who-did-nazi-salute-during-benfica-match/): Game already overshadowed by alleged racial abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in first-leg.
- [What to know about US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/what-to-know-about-us-iran-nuclear-talks-in-geneva/): Negotiators from Iran and the United States are holding a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.
- [Kenya arrests suspect in duping men to fight for Russia in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/kenya-arrests-suspect-in-duping-men-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war/): Arrest in Ethiopian border town follows Kenyan intelligence report of more than 1,000 citizens trafficked for war.
- [What to expect when Clintons are questioned on Epstein links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/what-to-expect-when-clintons-are-questioned-on-epstein-links/): Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are to testify over Epstein.
- [When is the Champions League last 16 draw? Date, format, seeding explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/when-is-the-champions-league-last-16-draw-date-format-seeding-explained/): With the playoffs settled, some of the biggest names in European football will soon discover their last 16 opponents.
- [Cuba, US react to deadly shootout between agents and Florida-tagged boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cuba-us-react-to-deadly-shootout-between-agents-and-florida-tagged-boat/): A deadly shootout between Cuba’s border agents and a Florida-registered speedboat resulted in four people being killed.
- [Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/germanys-merz-eyes-business-opportunities-at-chinese-tech-hub-in-hangzhou/): German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
- [Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/near-blind-rohingya-refugee-dies-after-us-agents-left-him-far-from-home/): Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
- [Rubio warns of Iran’s missile threat ahead of US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/rubio-warns-of-irans-missile-threat-ahead-of-us-iran-talks/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran possesses a large number of ballistic missiles that pose a threat to the US.
- [UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/un-approves-first-carbon-credits-under-paris-agreement-market-mechanism/): Paris Agreement’s carbon credits enable cross-border trade to support emissions reduction and climate goals worldwide.
- [From Tensions To Trade: Canada Signals New Chapter With India Ahead Of Mark Carney's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/from-tensions-to-trade-canada-signals-new-chapter-with-india-ahead-of-mark-carneys-visit/): Carney’s visit is expected to prioritise trade and technology partnerships, including cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum research, clean energy and critical minerals.
- [Jamaat Chief Slams Bangladesh President, Sparks Debate Over Alleged Yunus–Islamist Nexus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/jamaat-chief-slams-bangladesh-president-sparks-debate-over-alleged-yunus-islamist-nexus/): The President revealed that the Yunus administration put him under virtual house arrest, tried to unseat him from the Presidency several times.
- [Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/bill-and-hillary-clinton-set-for-epstein-deposition-what-to-know/): Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.
- [Israel carries out military incursion into Syria’s Quneitra in the Golan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/israel-carries-out-military-incursion-into-syrias-quneitra-in-the-golan/): In a separate report, Sana news agency says Israeli forces also kidnapped a man from the southwestern province.
- [US Pushes Iran On Missile Issue Ahead Of Geneva Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-pushes-iran-on-missile-issue-ahead-of-geneva-talks/): The US and Iran start indirect talks in Geneva on nuclear and missile issues, amid Trump’s threats and hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.
- [US Govt Accused Of ‘Cover-Up’ In Trump Sex Abuse Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-govt-accused-of-cover-up-in-trump-sex-abuse-claims/): The Justice Department said some media outlets have alleged that files related to Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell are also missing from records released to the public.
- [‘They Are Caregivers’: Stephen Hawking's Family Responds To His Photo With Bikini-Clad Women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/they-are-caregivers-stephen-hawkings-family-responds-to-his-photo-with-bikini-clad-women/): According to a representative for the Hawking estate, the photograph was taken in March 2006 at the five-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel in St. Thomas.
- [Ex-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, Family Relocate To Australia Amid Kiwi Migration Surge: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/ex-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-family-relocate-to-australia-amid-kiwi-migration-surge-report/): Australian media earlier reported that Ardern, 45, her husband Clarke Gayford and their daughter Neve were seen house hunting in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
- [Imran Khan's 'Political Victimisation' By Pakistan Echoes On The Floor Of British Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/imran-khans-political-victimisation-by-pakistan-echoes-on-the-floor-of-british-parliament/): Tariq Ahmad emphasised the need for humanitarian access, particularly calling on the British government to facilitate a meeting between Khan and his sons.
- [‘Modi! Modi!’ Chants Echo In Knesset As Israeli Lawmakers Line Up For Selfies With India’s PM | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/modi-modi-chants-echo-in-knesset-as-israeli-lawmakers-line-up-for-selfies-with-indias-pm-watch/): PM Modi addressed a packed Knesset chamber, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
- [Dressed For Succession? Kim Jong Un, Daughter Fuel Speculation With Matching Coats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/dressed-for-succession-kim-jong-un-daughter-fuel-speculation-with-matching-coats/): The North Korean leader’s teenage daughter featured prominently in state photos published to mark the closing stages of the ruling Workers’ Party congress.
- [UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/uk-far-right-activist-tommy-robinson-talks-up-us-state-department-visit/): Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
- [Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/ramadan-in-iraqs-mosul-living-traditions-between-past-and-present/): Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
- [How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/how-higher-gold-prices-are-affecting-zakat-calculations-this-ramadan/): Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
- [Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/syria-confirms-mass-escape-from-camp-housing-relatives-of-isil-fighters/): Official says relatives of ISIL escaped from al-Hol following the SDF’s withdrawal from the camp last month.
- [US, Ukraine to meet in Geneva as Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-ukraine-to-meet-in-geneva-as-russia-attacks-kyiv-with-missiles-drones/): Kyiv hopes progress in talks in Geneva will pave the way for a direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
- [China's Military Purges Grow Deeper, Likely To Hinder Its Ability To Fight: Defence Think Tank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/chinas-military-purges-grow-deeper-likely-to-hinder-its-ability-to-fight-defence-think-tank/): The report comes after China’s two highest-ranked generals have become ensnared in disciplinary investigations in the highest-profile military purges in decades.
- [US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-iran-talks-live-nuclear-talks-to-kick-off-in-geneva-amid-tensions/): Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.
- [Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/hong-kong-appeals-court-overturns-jimmy-lais-fraud-conviction/): Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
- [India-Canada Reset: Energy, Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing Key To Canada PM Carney’s Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/india-canada-reset-energy-infrastructure-advanced-manufacturing-key-to-canada-pm-carneys-visit/): Bilateral goods trade between India and Canada stood at $13.3 billion in 2024, with India ranking as Canada’s seventh-largest trading partner.
- ['Disappointing': Iran's Foreign Minister On Budgetary Cuts For The Strategic Chabahar Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/disappointing-irans-foreign-minister-on-budgetary-cuts-for-the-strategic-chabahar-port/): Talking about the budgetary cuts to the jointly developed Chabahar project, Araghchi said, “Well, I think it’s a disappointment for both Iran and India.”
- ['J&K Budget Twice IMF Bailout Sought By Islamabad': India Slams Pakistan’s ‘Propaganda’ AT UNHRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/jk-budget-twice-imf-bailout-sought-by-islamabad-india-slams-pakistans-propaganda-at-unhrc/): Referring to infrastructure progress, India cited the inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge, calling it the world’s highest railway bridge.
- ['Asim Munir Wants To Kill Imran Khan': Jailed PTI Leader's Sister Raises Concerns Over His Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/asim-munir-wants-to-kill-imran-khan-jailed-pti-leaders-sister-raises-concerns-over-his-health/): Aleema Khan claimed that several doctors had privately conveyed to the family that one possible explanation for unexplained health complications could be “slow poisoning.”
- [Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/six-seats-big-goals-whats-next-for-bangladeshs-student-led-ncp-party/): From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
- [Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/trump-says-lawmakers-ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-should-be-removed-from-us/): US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
- [US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-to-allow-venezuelan-oil-sales-to-cuba-as-alarm-grows-in-the-caribbean/): US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-warns-south-korea-says-us-should-end-hostility/): Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
- [One Mistake, Big Leak: Chinese Official's ChatGPT ‘Diary’ Exposes Secret Campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/one-mistake-big-leak-chinese-officials-chatgpt-diary-exposes-secret-campaign/): The report underscored growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence tools in global information operations.
- [US Drops Charges Against 3 Chinese Scientists Accused Of Smuggling Worms After Beijing's Intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-drops-charges-against-3-chinese-scientists-accused-of-smuggling-worms-after-beijings-intervention/): All three Chinese scientists were held in jail for more than three months while the case was pending in federal court in Detroit.
- [What Is ‘Tikkun Olam’? The Principle PM Modi Mentioned In His Address To Israeli Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/what-is-tikkun-olam-the-principle-pm-modi-mentioned-in-his-address-to-israeli-parliament/): PM Modi Israel Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, Knesset on Wednesday.
- [‘We're Moving Together’: PM Modi, Netanyahu Share Car Ride To Tech Exhibition In Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/were-moving-together-pm-modi-netanyahu-share-car-ride-to-tech-exhibition-in-israel/): PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu shared a car ride to a tech exhibition after PM Modi addressed the Knesset, highlighting India-Israel partnership.
- [Over 50 Pages Missing From Epstein Files On Minor’s Allegations Against Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/over-50-pages-missing-from-epstein-files-on-minors-allegations-against-trump-report/): In a statement posted on social media, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said, “This is the largest government cover-up in modern history. We are demanding answers.”
- [Terror Wave Intensifies In Pakistan: TTP’s 'Spring Offensive' Deepens Security Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/terror-wave-intensifies-in-pakistan-ttps-spring-offensive-deepens-security-crisis/): From the mountainous terrain of Bajaur to the southern districts of Kech, militants have executed ambushes, bombings, targeted killings and abductions in 48 hours.
- [Ahead Of Carney’s Visit, Canada Says India No Longer Linked To Violent Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/ahead-of-carneys-visit-canada-says-india-no-longer-linked-to-violent-crimes/): The statement was made during a media briefing by a senior government official, highlighting progress in diplomatic engagement between Ottawa and New Delhi.
- [Grisly Decor, Sex Toys, Pictures Of Naked Women: Shocking Photos Emerge From Epstein’s Paris Flat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/grisly-decor-sex-toys-pictures-of-naked-women-shocking-photos-emerge-from-epsteins-paris-flat/): Epstein’s Paris property is also where his longtime friend and modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel allegedly committed rapes.
- [Ex-US Air Force Pilot Arrested For Allegedly Training Chinese Military Personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/ex-us-air-force-pilot-arrested-for-allegedly-training-chinese-military-personnel/): Gerald Brown, ex-US Air Force pilot, was arrested in Indiana for allegedly training Chinese Air Force pilots without authorisation.
- [Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/iran-us-set-to-hold-talks-as-trump-threatens-force-imposes-sanctions/): Iran’s top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran’s oil trade.
- [Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/former-us-f-35-fighter-pilot-arrested-for-training-chinese-air-force/): US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
- [Zelenskyy Speaks To Trump On Call Ahead Of Ukraine-US Talks In Geneva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/zelenskyy-speaks-to-trump-on-call-ahead-of-ukraine-us-talks-in-geneva/): Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Trump and his envoys for their active engagement in the peace efforts, aimed at bringing an end to Russia’s invasion.
- [PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: Netanyahu Hosts Indian PM For Dinner, Key Bilateral Talks Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/pm-modis-israel-visit-live-updates-netanyahu-hosts-indian-pm-for-dinner-key-bilateral-talks-today/): PM Modi’s Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi will pay a visit to Yad Vashem — Israel’s official memorial, to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by Nazis.
- [Cuban Forces Kill 4 On US-Registered Speedboat In Shootout Off Island's Coast, Rubio Orders Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cuban-forces-kill-4-on-us-registered-speedboat-in-shootout-off-islands-coast-rubio-orders-probe/): The speedboat, registered in Florida under the number FL7726SH, was detected near the El Pino channel in Cayo Falcones, part of Villa Clara province.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,463](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1463/): These are the key developments from day 1,463 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/death-toll-in-brazilian-floods-rises-to-46-as-rescuers-continue-search/): Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/brazils-supreme-court-imposes-steep-sentences-for-marielle-franco-murder/): The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil’s government.
- [In Cultural Gesture, Netanyahu Dons Traditional Indian Attire Ahead Of Dinner With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/in-cultural-gesture-netanyahu-dons-traditional-indian-attire-ahead-of-dinner-with-pm-modi/): PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Israel, and was conferred with the highest honour of the Knesset — “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” — on Wednesday.
- [‘Can't Let Craziest Regime To Have Nukes’: JD Vance Ahead Of US-Iran Geneva Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cant-let-craziest-regime-to-have-nukes-jd-vance-ahead-of-us-iran-geneva-talks/): US Vice President JD Vance emphasised that Trump administration is determined to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear capability
- [Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/questions-for-marcos-jr-40-years-after-philippines-people-power-revolt/): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
- [US judge rules Trump policy of ‘third country’ deportations unlawful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-judge-rules-trump-policy-of-third-country-deportations-unlawful/): US judge says that rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own violates due process.
- [Zelenskyy speaks with Trump about peace efforts, eyes leaders-level talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/zelenskyy-speaks-with-trump-about-peace-efforts-eyes-leaders-level-talks/): Conversation precedes meeting between US and Ukrainian envoys in Geneva on Thursday.
- [Will Mexico’s Jalisco cartel’s violent biz model survive El Mencho’s death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/will-mexicos-jalisco-cartels-violent-biz-model-survive-el-menchos-death/): El Mencho consolidated Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations in part due to a unique franchise-based structure.
- [Ukraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/ukraine-alleges-russia-enlists-more-than-1700-africans-to-fight/): Ghana’s foreign minister says many of the Africans are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.
- [Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/poland-charges-ex-intel-chiefs-for-using-israels-pegasus-spyware/): Former officials face up to three years in prison if convicted for failing in their duties.
- [Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica from Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/vinicius-hits-winner-as-real-madrid-eliminate-benfica-from-champions-league/): Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr ⁠score to ⁠help Madrid fight back in playoff second-leg to grab a 3-1 aggregate win.
- [Mexico prepares for 40-hour workweek by 2030 in major labour overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/mexico-prepares-for-40-hour-workweek-by-2030-in-major-labour-overhaul/): Mexico’s ruling Morena party hailed the bill’s successful passage after years of back-and-forth with business owners.
- [Modi, Netanyahu praise each other in address to Israeli Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/modi-netanyahu-praise-each-other-in-address-to-israeli-knesset/): Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of each other’s countries in civilisational terms to the Israeli Knesset.
- [India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/indias-modi-tells-israels-knesset-no-cause-justifies-killing-civilians/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘vital’ partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
- ['Boss Who Loves Giving Out Money': This Chinese Firm's Year-End Bonus Was Cash Dash Of Rs 236 Crore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/boss-who-loves-giving-out-money-this-chinese-firms-year-end-bonus-was-cash-dash-of-rs-236-crore/): The firm distributed 180 million yuan (approximately Rs 236 crore) in year-end bonuses, representing nearly 70 percent of its total annual profit of 270 million yuan (Rs 357 crore)
- [Why do we miss 2016?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/why-do-we-miss-2016/): First of a series exploring the defining moments of the past decade.
- [Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/cuban-border-agents-fire-upon-florida-tagged-speedboat-killing-four/): The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters’.
- [Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/massive-sinkhole-swallows-two-cars-in-nebraska/): A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.
- [Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/influential-economist-larry-summers-to-depart-harvard-over-epstein-ties/): Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/bbc-orders-quick-investigation-into-bafta-broadcast-slur/): British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.
- [New Zealand fight back to eliminate cohosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/new-zealand-fight-back-to-eliminate-cohosts-sri-lanka-from-t20-world-cup/): New Zealand win by 61 runs, ejecting Sri Lanka at the Super Eights stage.
- [Cuba: Technological Disobedience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/cuba-technological-disobedience/): In US-blockaded Cuba, ingenious mechanics and inventors revive old machines to survive during a time of scarcity.
- [What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/what-el-menchos-death-means-for-mexicos-cartels/): Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?
- [Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/russia-considers-fuel-support-for-cuba-as-canada-pledges-food-aid/): A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on fossil fuel
- ['Modi Hug Is Special': Netanyahu Hails Indian PM As 'Brother', Calls India 'Gigantic Power'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/modi-hug-is-special-netanyahu-hails-indian-pm-as-brother-calls-india-gigantic-power/): Israel’s Netanyahu said India was a “gigantic power” and he was “deeply moved” by PM Modi’s visit to Israel. He also complimented his personal embrace, calling it the “Modi hug”.
- [Baloch Separatists Target Pakistani Security Forces In Balochistan, Kill 4 Paramilitary Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/25/baloch-separatists-target-pakistani-security-forces-in-balochistan-kill-4-paramilitary-troops/): In separate ongoing counterterrorism operations, meanwhile, Pakistani security forces killed 34 terrorists in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces
- [US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/us-citizens-support-for-israel-at-historic-low-over-gaza-genocide-poll/): Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
- [Man City play Real Madrid, PSG face Chelsea in Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/man-city-play-real-madrid-psg-face-chelsea-in-champions-league-last-16/): Elsewhere, Barcelona will face Newcastle, Tottenham will play Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen.
- [Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/deadly-journeys-refugees-migrants-risk-everything-to-reach-europe/): Crossing to Europe offers hope but exposes refugees to peril, as militia abuse persists in unsafe Libya.
- [Did Taliban Use Drones In Pakistan? Afghanistan Claims Deep Strikes As Border Tensions Turn Into 'Open War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/did-taliban-use-drones-in-pakistan-afghanistan-claims-deep-strikes-as-border-tensions-turn-into-open-war/): Taliban sources said they successfully struck a military camp near Faizabad (Islamabad), the Nowshera cantonment, Jamrud colony, and installations in Abbottabad
- [Did Epstein help Israel push for a security deal with Ivory Coast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/did-epstein-help-israel-push-for-a-security-deal-with-ivory-coast/): Latest Epstein files released in January reveal the extent of his relations with some prominent African leaders.
- [F1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/f1-driver-doohan-says-armed-men-confronted-him-in-miami-after-death-threats/): Australia’s Jack Doohan says received death threats before being dropped by F1 team Alpine, six races into last season.
- [Behind the myths of the British Empire: Nigel Biggar and Mehdi Hasan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/behind-the-myths-of-the-british-empire-nigel-biggar-and-mehdi-hasan/): Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigel Biggar on the brutal legacy of Britain’s colonial past.
- [Nepal To Seal Border With India For Three Days Ahead Of March 5 General Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/nepal-to-seal-border-with-india-for-three-days-ahead-of-march-5-general-elections/): The decision follows a directive issued by Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs on February 26, mandating the closure of all border outposts along the Banke district.
- [Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/green-party-wins-uk-by-election-in-blow-to-labour-pm-starmer/): Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
- [Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/hillary-clinton-comments-after-epstein-hearing/): Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters after finishing her testimony on Epstein.
- [Barcelona vs Villarreal: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/barcelona-vs-villarreal-la-liga-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Win would provisionally take Barcelona four points ahead of Real Madrid who host Getafe on Monday night.
- [South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/south-sudan-at-risk-of-return-to-full-scale-war-un-warns/): UN report warns of ‘escalating atrocity risks’ amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity over abuses.
- [US Envoy Urges Embassy Staff To Evacuate Israel Immediately Amid Rising Tensions With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/us-envoy-urges-embassy-staff-to-evacuate-israel-immediately-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran/): US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said embassy staff should leave sooner rather than later as tensions rise over the prospect of a US strike on Iran.
- [Why Bill & Hillary Clinton Are Testifying In Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell Files Probe Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/why-bill-hillary-clinton-are-testifying-in-jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-files-probe-explained/): Bill & Hillary Clinton appeared before House Oversight Committee as part of an investigation into criminal network of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All you need to know, explained
- [‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/i-was-so-isolated-pro-palestine-activist-attempted-suicide-in-uk-prison/): Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention.
- [Pakistan bombs Kabul: Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-bombs-kabul-why-are-afghanistan-and-pakistan-fighting/): Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan is waging ‘open war’ against Afghanistan.
- [Taliban Prepares 'Suicide Squad' Hours After Pakistan Airstrikes Afghan Cities: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/taliban-prepares-suicide-squad-hours-after-pakistan-airstrikes-afghan-cities-report/): Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul and Afghan provinces after cross-border attacks, declaring “open war” with the Taliban.
- [Inside Israel’s airport interrogations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/inside-israels-airport-interrogations/): At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
- [UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/uk-investigating-whether-epstein-used-air-force-bases-for-sex-trafficking/): Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein’s private jets.
- [‘A dangerous thing’: S Africa’s gang-ridden townships fear army deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/a-dangerous-thing-s-africas-gang-ridden-townships-fear-army-deployment/): Critics wary of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to send military to tackle crime, drugs and gangs in three provinces.
- [Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/mass-graves-with-171-bodies-found-in-eastern-dr-congo-report/): A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.
- [Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-strikes-kabul-declares-open-war-on-afghanistan-following-clashe/): Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it’s in an ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.
- [Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/maduro-seeks-dismissal-of-charges-claims-us-blocked-legal-defence-funds/): President Maduro’s lawyer said his client’s right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.
- [RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/rampocalypse-hits-global-tech/): Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.
- [Pakistan’s Strength Vs Afghanistan’s Tactics: How Their Militaries Stack Up Amid Open War Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistans-strength-vs-afghanistans-tactics-how-their-militaries-stack-up-amid-open-war-explained/): Pakistan dwarfs Afghanistan’s military forces and arsenals, but Taliban’s guerrilla tactics and deep knowledge of the rugged border terrain act as an advantage
- [World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/world-reacts-to-eruption-of-fighting-between-pakistan-afghanistan/): Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
- [‘No longer a threat’: How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/no-longer-a-threat-how-canada-u-turned-on-india-ahead-of-carney-visit/): Canadian officials say India is no longer a ‘security threat’ after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.
- [‘Pakistan Forces Will Crush Aggressors’: Shehbaz Sharif Warns Afghanistan Amid Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-forces-will-crush-aggressors-shehbaz-sharif-warns-afghanistan-amid-border-clashes/): The Prime Minister’s warning came after Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting Afghan cities, including Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia.
- ['Great To See How He Supports Art': 'Fauda' Star Lior Raz On Meeting PM Modi In Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/great-to-see-how-he-supports-art-fauda-star-lior-raz-on-meeting-pm-modi-in-israel/): Lior Raz of Fauda met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Israel, praising Modi’s admiration for art and acting.
- [Air India Kathmandu Flight Returns To Bengaluru After 11 Hours, Fails To Land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/air-india-kathmandu-flight-returns-to-bengaluru-after-11-hours-fails-to-land/): The journey was plagued by atmospheric instability over Kathmandu. When the aircraft reached Nepal, the ATC denied landing permission due to poor visibility and adverse weather.
- [Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/canadian-pm-carney-heads-to-india-on-significant-trip-to-consolidate-ties/): Carney’s trip comes at a time when he’s looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
- [Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/solidarity-with-palestinians-questioned-as-indonesian-troops-set-for-gaza/): President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia’s global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
- [Israeli attacks on police sites kill five in southern, central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/israeli-attacks-on-police-sites-kill-five-in-southern-central-gaza/): Hamas says latest attacks show Israel’s ‘blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators’ and ‘the Peace Council’.
- [Mark Carney To Land In Mumbai Today: Check Agenda, Itinerary As Canada Seeks To Reset Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/mark-carney-to-land-in-mumbai-today-check-agenda-itinerary-as-canada-seeks-to-reset-bilateral-ties/): Mark Carney is set to arrive in Mumbai today. On March 2, he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- [Columbia Student Detained By US Immigration Agents, Released After Mamdani Meets Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/columbia-student-detained-by-us-immigration-agents-released-after-mamdani-meets-trump/): Following her detention, Aghayeva was allowed to walk free after an apparent intervention by President Donald Trump.
- [Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan Amid Border Tensions: What We Know About Operation Ghazab Lil Haq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-strikes-afghanistan-amid-border-tensions-what-we-know-about-operation-ghazab-lil-haq/): According to Pakistan, Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was launched after Afghanistan opened unprovoked firing on multiple locations along the border.
- [When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/when-money-is-scarce-every-choice-counts-bank-cash-or-credit/): Palestinians in Gaza struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
- [Afghan Forces Claim To Have Shot Down Pakistani Jet Over Airspace Breach: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/afghan-forces-claim-to-have-shot-down-pakistani-jet-over-airspace-breach-report/): Afghan forces have shot down a Pakistani aircraft that allegedly entered Afghan airspace, a report has claimed, amid escalating military tensions between the two neighbours.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,464](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1464/): These are the key developments from day 1,464 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan's Taliban Of Acting As ‘India's Proxy’ Amid Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/khawaja-asif-accuses-afghanistans-taliban-of-acting-as-indias-proxy-amid-border-clashes/): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an “open war” on the Taliban government, saying that Islamabad’s patience has reached its limit.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan Trade Claims Of Heavy Casualties, Destroyed Bases Amid Military Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-afghanistan-trade-claims-of-heavy-casualties-destroyed-bases-amid-military-escalation/): Amid the heavy fighting along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, both sides have claimed major military gains, heavy casualties and destruction of key installations.
- [‘Forces Will Crush Aggressors’: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Warns Afghanistan Amid Border Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/forces-will-crush-aggressors-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-warns-afghanistan-amid-border-clashes/): Post Content
- [LIVE: Kabul bombed as Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/live-kabul-bombed-as-pakistan-declares-open-war-on-afghanistan/): Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.
- [Pakistan Declares 'Open War', Bombs Kabul, Kandahar After Afghanistan Attacks Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-declares-open-war-bombs-kabul-kandahar-after-afghanistan-attacks-border/): Pakistan declared an “open war” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government after launching airstrikes and escalating cross-border clashes, marking a sharp deterioration in ties.
- [US-Iran Talks End After 'Significant Progress' But Deal Remains Uncertain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/us-iran-talks-end-after-significant-progress-but-deal-remains-uncertain/): According to Iranian state media, Tehran’s negotiators reaffirmed Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Live Updates: Pak Declares 'Open War', Target Afghan Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-afghanistan-tensions-live-updates-pak-declares-open-war-target-afghan-cities/): Pakistan declares “open war” on Afghanistan’s Taliban after airstrikes, cross-border attacks, and months of worsening ties.
- ['Cannot In Good Conscience Accede': Anthropic Rejects Pentagon's Request In AI Safeguards Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/cannot-in-good-conscience-accede-anthropic-rejects-pentagons-request-in-ai-safeguards-dispute/): Anthropic said in a statement that Pentagon’s new language was framed as a compromise but “was paired with legalese that would allow those safeguards to be disregarded at will.”
- [Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-warplanes-bomb-kabul-islamabad-declares-open-war-on-afghanistan/): Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Kabul reports explosions and anti-aircraft fire as Pakistan bombs the capital city.
- [US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/us-tax-agency-broke-privacy-law-approximately-42695-times-judge-says/): Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.
- [Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/israeli-attacks-on-lebanons-bekaa-valley-kill-syrian-teenager/): One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.
- [Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/ecuador-hikes-tariffs-on-colombian-imports-to-50-percent-starting-march-1/): The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
- [Why are many Western leaders visiting China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/why-are-many-western-leaders-visiting-china/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties.
- [Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cuba-says-speedboat-attackers-from-florida-planned-to-destabilise-country/): Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba’s government.
- [Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/columbia-university-students-protest-ice-arrest-at-university-housing/): Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.
- [Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/iranian-foreign-minister-says-us-iran-moving-closer-to-deal/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
- [Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/columbia-university-says-us-immigration-agents-lied-to-detain-student/): Administrators say agents ‘made misrepresentations’, claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.
- [Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/family-of-un-rapporteur-albanese-sues-trump-administration-over-sanctions/): Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.
- [How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/how-us-economic-warfare-pushed-cuba-to-humanitarian-collapse/): The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian
- [Journalists demand Israel end Gaza entry ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/journalists-demand-israel-end-gaza-entry-ban/): The Foreign Press Association of Israel and the Palestinian Territories is demanding Israel let journalists into Gaza.
- [After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/after-state-of-the-union-trumps-agenda-faces-new-political-reality/): US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
- [Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/kenyan-man-charged-with-duping-people-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war/): Kenya’s director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.
- [US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-government-asks-supreme-court-to-allow-deportation-of-syrian-migrants/): Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.
- [US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/us-iran-talks-conclude-with-claims-of-progress-but-few-details/): Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.
- [Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/hillary-clinton-calls-for-trump-to-testify-at-us-house-epstein-hearing/): The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.
- [International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/international-doctors-forced-to-leave-gaza-over-israeli-demands/): Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.
- [Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/blood-tech-uks-use-of-israeli-spyware-that-helps-underpin-a-genocide/): Despite its public objections to Israel’s actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
- [India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/india-and-israel-pledge-to-boost-cooperation-on-trade-defence/): Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Indian-Origin Man From Andhra Pradesh Killed After Fire Breaks Out At London House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/indian-origin-man-from-andhra-pradesh-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-london-house/): Visuals from the site show a two-storey building badly damaged by fire. The window can be seen completely burnt out, with the interior dark and charred.
- [Pope Leo XIV Urges Priests Not To Use Artificial Intelligence To Write Sermons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/pope-leo-xiv-urges-priests-not-to-use-artificial-intelligence-to-write-sermons/): Pope Leo XIV warns Catholic priests against using AI for homilies, urging reliance on personal faith and intellect.
- [Craving Coffee? Countries That Serve The World’s Best Brews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/craving-coffee-countries-that-serve-the-worlds-best-brews/): After waking up, do you crave for coffee? Here are some countries which are known for their unique flavour, origin, and reputation.
- [India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to chase T20 World Cup semifinal spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/india-beat-zimbabwe-by-72-runs-to-chase-t20-world-cup-semifinal-spot/): India knocked out a defiant Zimbabwe in a high-scoring match in Chennai to keep alive their chances of making the semis.
- [Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/afghanistan-says-it-launches-attacks-against-pakistan/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Meta Offered Rs 1,800 Crore To AI Researcher, OpenAI Poaches Him With Bigger Pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/meta-offered-rs-1800-crore-to-ai-researcher-openai-poaches-him-with-bigger-pay/): OpenAI hired Ruoming Pang from Meta after months of recruitment. Pang previously led AI at Apple and Meta’s Superintelligence Labs.
- [In A First, Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Search For Self-Harm, Suicide Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/in-a-first-instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-search-for-self-harm-suicide-content/): Instagram introduces child supervision tools to alert parents if teens repeatedly search suicide or self-harm terms, with expert resources, amid criticisms.
- ['She Is At Bottom Of Pool': Indian-Origin Doctor's 911 Call After Staging Daughter's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/she-is-at-bottom-of-pool-indian-origin-doctors-911-call-after-staging-daughters-death/): Neha Gupta, 37, from Oklahoma, is heard in the audio reporting her daughter’s drowning, but prosecutors allege it was a carefully staged cover-up.
- [Pakistan Suffers Heavy Casualties As Afghan Taliban Launches Offensive Operations Along Durand Line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/pakistan-suffers-heavy-casualties-as-afghan-taliban-launches-offensive-operations-along-durand-line/): Afghan Taliban forces launched coordinated attacks using artillery and infantry on Pakistani checkposts in response to Islamabad’s airstrikes on February 22.
- ['Had No Idea About Epstein's Criminal Activities': Hillary Clinton Testifies Before US Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/had-no-idea-about-epsteins-criminal-activities-hillary-clinton-testifies-before-us-panel/): Hillary Clinton testified before House committee, stating she had no idea about Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.
- [10-Year-Old Boy In Boy Sues Father For Spending His Rs 9 Lakh Lunar New Year Gift On Second Wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/10-year-old-boy-in-boy-sues-father-for-spending-his-rs-9-lakh-lunar-new-year-gift-on-second-wedding/): A 10-year-old boy in China sued his father for spending 82,750 yuan of his Lunar New Year gift money on a wedding. The court ruled the funds belong to the child and must be repaid.
- [OnlyFans Model In Mexico Denies Being One Of El Mencho's Girlfriends Who Led Cops To Drug Lord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/onlyfans-model-in-mexico-denies-being-one-of-el-menchos-girlfriends-who-led-cops-to-drug-lord/): Popular Mexican OnlyFans model Maria Julissa was singled out as one of El Mencho’s alleged lovers after officials said he was tracked down through his girlfriend.
- [Amid US-Greenland Tensions, Denmark PM Calls General Election For March 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/amid-us-greenland-tensions-denmark-pm-calls-general-election-for-march-24/): PM Frederiksen announced Denmark’s general election for March 24 amid US Russia tensions and ongoing Greenland US talks, emphasising security and reforms in her election platform.
- ['Millions Of Them Out There': Emails Show How Model Scout Linked Epstein With Young Girls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/millions-of-them-out-there-emails-show-how-model-scout-linked-epstein-with-young-girls/): The emails show that Epstein, who was convicted in 2008 of procuring a child for prostitution, had a persistent interest in young women from around the world.
- [What is Greater Israel, and how popular is it among Israelis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/what-is-greater-israel-and-how-popular-is-it-among-israelis/): Recent US and Israeli comments on ‘Greater Israel’ trigger regional concerns over sovereignty and territorial expansion.
- [Gaza mother recognises missing son on Israeli ‘for sale’ post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/gaza-mother-recognises-missing-son-on-israeli-for-sale-post/): A mother from Gaza says she recognised her missing son listed as ‘for sale’ in a post shared by Israeli soldiers.
- [Epstein and the politics of distraction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/epstein-and-the-politics-of-distraction/): Scandal individualises corruption, creating a spectacle that redirects anger away from structural power.
- [From Gaza to defence: Five key takeaways from Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/from-gaza-to-defence-five-key-takeaways-from-indian-pm-modis-israel-visit/): Indian PM throws his weight behind Israel’s Netanyahu even as genocide continues in occupied Palestinian territory.
- [Trump U-turn: Is Venezuela oil really available to Cuba again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/trump-u-turn-is-venezuela-oil-really-available-to-cuba-again/): The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.
- [Iran Says Immediate Agreement With US To Avert War 'Within Reach' After Geneva Talks | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/iran-says-immediate-agreement-with-us-to-avert-war-within-reach-after-geneva-talks-top-points/): Iran said delegates from the country and the United States exchanged “very constructive” proposals during their third round of talks in Geneva.
- ['Karma Is Real': Elon Musk Takes Swipe After Bill Gates' Apology Over Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/karma-is-real-elon-musk-takes-swipe-after-bill-gates-apology-over-epstein-links/): A report by The Wall Street Journal stated that Bill Gates addressed employees and apologised in connection with his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Who is really safe in India and Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/who-is-really-safe-in-india-and-israel/): Not even all Hindus and Jews find safety in the countries supposedly built to protect them.
- [Global impunity fuels Israel’s illegal push to annex West Bank: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/global-impunity-fuels-israels-illegal-push-to-annex-west-bank-amnesty/): Rights group slams international failure to deter Israel’s escalating annexation, apartheid policies in the West Bank.
- [Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/has-trumps-trade-strategy-lost-leverage/): A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump’s protectionist trade strategy.
- [World Economic Forum head Borge Brende quits after Epstein links revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/world-economic-forum-head-borge-brende-quits-after-epstein-links-revealed/): The World Economic Forum boss, a former Norwegian foreign minister, had dinners and exchanged messages with Epstein.
- [Kim Jong Un oversees massive Pyongyang military parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/kim-jong-un-oversees-massive-pyongyang-military-parade/): Kim Jong Un oversaw a massive military parade in Pyongyang to wrap up the once every-five-years Workers’ Party congress.
- ['No Undercover Work Needed': PM Modi Takes A Selfie With Stars Of Israeli TV Series 'Fauda'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/no-undercover-work-needed-pm-modi-takes-a-selfie-with-stars-of-israeli-tv-series-fauda/): Modi shared a selfie with the cast of popular Netflix and Israeli television series ‘Fauda’, saying “no undercover work” was needed for the interaction.
- [Chinese Scientists Create Gene-Edited Tomatoes That Smell Like Popcorn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/chinese-scientists-create-gene-edited-tomatoes-that-smell-like-popcorn/): Chinese scientists at Xianghu Laboratory used CRISPR/Cas9 to create popcorn-like aromatic tomatoes by silencing SlBADH1 and SlBADH2 genes.
- [Video: Palestinians in Gaza overcome hardships to celebrate Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/video-palestinians-in-gaza-overcome-hardships-to-celebrate-ramadan/): Ahmed Abu Naji is one of millions of Palestinians in Gaza who are clinging onto the traditions of Ramadan.
- [Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen calls parliamentary election on March 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/denmarks-pm-mette-frederiksen-calls-parliamentary-election-on-march-24/): Announcement comes as Frederiksen aims to build on rising support for her stance against US efforts to seize Greenland.
- [Israeli forces fired 900 bullets at Gaza medical convoy, new report reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/israeli-forces-fired-900-bullets-at-gaza-medical-convoy-new-report-reveals/): A new report found that Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at Palestinian aid workers in March 2025, killing 15.
- [Cartels, Chaos & the 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/cartels-chaos-the-2026-world-cup/): Cartels, Chaos & the 2026 World Cup
- [More than 1,000 UK councillors sign Palestine pledge as local polls loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/26/more-than-1000-uk-councillors-sign-palestine-pledge-as-local-polls-loom/): The campaign aims to pressure local authorities to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers.
- [Iran strikes US military base in Bahrain as explosions heard across Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-strikes-us-military-base-in-bahrain-as-explosions-heard-across-gulf/): Plumes of smoke rose after Iran targeted a US military base in Bahrain, following Israel–US attacks across Iran.
- [Joint Attack With US Was To Remove Existential Threat Posed By 'Terror Regime' In Iran, Says Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/joint-attack-with-us-was-to-remove-existential-threat-posed-by-terror-regime-in-iran-says-netanyahu/): Calling Iran’s government a “murderous terror regime”, Netanyahu argued that decisive military action was necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons
- [Sirens Sound Across Israel, State Of Emergency Declared Amid Iranian Retaliatory Missile Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/sirens-sound-across-israel-state-of-emergency-declared-amid-iranian-retaliatory-missile-strikes/): Rocket sirens sounded across Israel as millions rushed to shelters amid an Iranian missile attack following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
- [AI Plane Returns, IndiGo Issues Advisory: Iran, Israel Airspace Closure Affects Indian Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/ai-plane-returns-indigo-issues-advisory-iran-israel-airspace-closure-affects-indian-flights/): commercial carriers operating through West Asian corridors — a crucial transit route linking India with Europe and North America — have had to reassess flight paths in real time.
- [From 1953 Coup To 2026 Strikes: The Long Road To US-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/from-1953-coup-to-2026-strikes-the-long-road-to-us-iran-war/): The US-Iran hostility did not emerge overnight. It is the result of a long chain of political upheavals, covert operations, wars and failed diplomacy.
- [AI For Lethal Weapons To Surveillance: Donald Trump Vs Anthropic Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/ai-for-lethal-weapons-to-surveillance-donald-trump-vs-anthropic-explained/): Donald Trump Vs Anthropic: The conflict centres on a fundamental disagreement between the administration’s national security demands and the AI startup’s safety principles.
- [At Rising Bharat, Expert Warns Iran Holds Multiple Cards In Latest War As Israel, US Launch Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/at-rising-bharat-expert-warns-iran-holds-multiple-cards-in-latest-war-as-israel-us-launch-strikes/): What makes the present moment particularly dangerous, Swiss-based military historian Adrien Fontanellaz warned, is the unpredictability of Iran’s response
- [Explosions Heard In Kuwait, Bahrain And Abu Dhabi As Iran Asks Israel To Prepare For Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosions-heard-in-kuwait-bahrain-and-abu-dhabi-as-iran-asks-israel-to-prepare-for-retaliation/): The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- [Bill Clinton says he did ‘nothing wrong’ in House Epstein inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/bill-clinton-says-he-did-nothing-wrong-in-house-epstein-inquiry/): Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Trump talks of ‘annihilation’, ‘elimination’ as US, Israel attack Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-talks-of-annihilation-elimination-as-us-israel-attack-iran/): US president makes a number of claims without evidence as Iran pledges retaliation.
- [Trump says “major combat operations” in Iran have begun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-says-major-combat-operations-in-iran-have-begun/): US President Donald Trump says American forces have begun “major combat operations” in Iran alongside Israel.
- [How Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic sees the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/how-serbias-president-aleksandar-vucic-sees-the-world/): As antigovernment protests in Serbia continue into their second year, who is the man maintaining a grip on power?
- [Sweden confirms Russian drone intercepted near French aircraft carrier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/sweden-confirms-russian-drone-intercepted-near-french-aircraft-carrier/): Swedish forces disrupt a drone launched from a Russian ship near a visiting French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters.
- [Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he a possible target?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/who-is-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-and-why-is-he-a-possible-target/): Trump, who has previously said Khamenei should be ‘very worried’, is urging Iranians to overthrow their government.
- [OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon to use tech in ‘classified network’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/openai-strikes-deal-with-pentagon-to-use-tech-in-classified-network/): Sam Altman claims his technology will not be used by the US for ‘domestic mass surveillance’ or ‘autonomous weapons’.
- ['Exercise Utmost Caution': India Issues Advisories For Nationals In Israel, Iran Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/exercise-utmost-caution-india-issues-advisories-for-nationals-in-israel-iran-amid-tensions/): Indian embassies in Israel and Iran urge Indians to stay cautious, follow safety guidelines, avoid non-essential travel, and stay updated amid tensions.
- [‘Iran Must Not Have Nuclear Weapons’: Trump Says US Will Destroy Their Missiles, Annihilate Navy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-must-not-have-nuclear-weapons-trump-says-us-will-destroy-their-missiles-annihilate-navy/): Donald Trump says, “The US military has begun major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.”
- [‘Your Only Chance…’: Trump Urges Iranians To Topple Regime, Calls On IRGC To Surrender Amid Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/your-only-chance-trump-urges-iranians-to-topple-regime-calls-on-irgc-to-surrender-amid-strikes/): The US President also called on members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Iranian army and police forces to lay down their arms
- [Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/sirens-sound-across-israel-after-the-country-launched-an-attack-on-iran/): Sirens blared across Israel in warning of possible Iranian retaliatory missile attacks after Israel struck Iran.
- [Explosions heard in Tehran as Israeli launches attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosions-heard-in-tehran-as-israeli-launches-attacks/): Video shows smoke rising in the Iranian capital Tehran after Israel said it launched what it called a ‘preemptive attac
- [Does Iran Have A Nuclear Bomb Or A Missile That Can Reach US Like Trump Claimed? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/does-iran-have-a-nuclear-bomb-or-a-missile-that-can-reach-us-like-trump-claimed-explained/): ‘Don’t want to strike, but sometimes you have to’: Trump claims Iran is rebuilding its nuclear, missile programs. What have US agencies said? Is the threat real? News18 explains
- [Has Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Left Tehran Amid Israel’s Pre-emptive Strike With US Help?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/has-irans-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-left-tehran-amid-israels-pre-emptive-strike-with-us-help/): Iran’s state television acknowledged an explosion in the area of the offices in Tehran. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei was in his office at the time
- [Iran-Israel War News LIVE Updates: We Will Restore Days Of Glory In Iran, Says Israel; Names Its Operation 'Lion's Roar'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-israel-war-news-live-updates-we-will-restore-days-of-glory-in-iran-says-israel-names-its-operation-lions-roar/): Iran Israel War News Today Live Updates: Loud explosions rocked Tehran as Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iran, with Israel confirming the attack.
- [US, Israel Launch Joint Strikes On Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei Moved To Secure Location](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-israel-launch-joint-strikes-on-iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-moved-to-secure-location/): The United States and Israel launched strikes on Tehran, targeting areas near Iran’s Supreme Leader’s offices, after which he was moved to a secure location.
- [Explosions In Tehran, Khamenei's Whereabouts Unknown: What We Know On US-Israel Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosions-in-tehran-khameneis-whereabouts-unknown-what-we-know-on-us-israel-strikes-on-iran/): Explosions from the strikes occurred near the offices of Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran — but it’s not confirmed whether he was in those offices
- [Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/bolivian-military-plane-carrying-banknotes-crashes-near-capital-killing-20/): Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
- [US, Israel launch attack on Iran, explosions across Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-israel-launch-attack-on-iran-explosions-across-tehran/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had waged the attack to preemptively to remove threats to Israel.
- [LIVE: Israel attacks Iran, US official says US took part in strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/live-israel-attacks-iran-us-official-says-us-took-part-in-strikes/): Multiple explosions heard in Tehran as Israel launches attacks on Iran.
- [Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/pakistan-says-no-dialogue-with-afghanistan-as-attacks-persist/): Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.
- [Argentina Senate approves contentious Milei-backed labour reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/argentina-senate-approves-contentious-milei-backed-labour-reforms/): Milei’s administration says the changes ⁠will spur investment, but labour unions ​argue they weaken worker protections.
- [Israel launches what it calls a ‘preventative’ attack against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israel-launches-what-it-calls-a-preventative-attack-against-iran/): Israel has launched what it calls ‘preventative’ strikes on Iran.
- [Explosion Heard In Iran's Capital Tehran, Thick Smoke Seen: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosion-heard-in-irans-capital-tehran-thick-smoke-seen-report/): Explosion Heard In Iran’s Capital Tehran, Thick Smoke Seen: Report
- [Israeli strikes hit villages in southern Lebanon’s Iqlam al-Tuffah region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israeli-strikes-hit-villages-in-southern-lebanons-iqlam-al-tuffah-region/): The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.
- [After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/after-north-korea-party-congress-kim-gifts-rifles-to-officials-daughter/): Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
- ['Must End This Abhorrent Practice': US Designates Iran 'State Sponsor Of Wrongful Detention'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/must-end-this-abhorrent-practice-us-designates-iran-state-sponsor-of-wrongful-detention/): The US has designated Iran a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” with Marco Rubio and the FBI urging the release of Americans held in the country.
- ['Canada Backs United India': Ex-Minister Stephane Dion Questions Trudeau's Handling Of Nijjar Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/canada-backs-united-india-ex-minister-stephane-dion-questions-trudeaus-handling-of-nijjar-case/): In a wide-ranging conversation, Dion underlined that separatism is not illegal in Canada — but violence and terrorism are.
- [Two Dead, Around 40 Injured As Tram Derails, Crashes Into Shop In Milan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/two-dead-around-40-injured-as-tram-derails-crashes-into-shop-in-milan/): Two people died and about 40 were injured after a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday, according to a local firefighters spokesperson.
- ['Saw Nothing, Did Nothing Wrong': Bill Clinton After Testifying In Front Of House Panel On Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/saw-nothing-did-nothing-wrong-bill-clinton-after-testifying-in-front-of-house-panel-on-epstein/): Bill Clinton said he testified before the House Oversight Committee to uphold constitutional accountability and support Epstein’s victims, while denying any wrongdoings.
- [Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/ramadan-in-yemens-aden-optimism-dimmed-by-tensions-and-shortages/): Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1465/): These are the key developments from day 1,465 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- ['Reached An Agreement': Sam Altman Announces OpenAI Deal With US Amid Trump-Anthropic Fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/reached-an-agreement-sam-altman-announces-openai-deal-with-us-amid-trump-anthropic-fallout/): Sam Altman said OpenAI has reached an agreement to deploy its AI models on a classified US defence network with built-in safeguards.
- ['India's Rise Can Be Good For Canada': Ex-High Commissioner On Mark Carney's Visit To Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/indias-rise-can-be-good-for-canada-ex-high-commissioner-on-mark-carneys-visit-to-country/): Mark Carney landed in Mumbai on Friday as he hopes to reset ties with India and attempts to dilute the damage from Ottawa’s fracturing relationship with the United States. 
- [Peace ‘within reach’ as Iran agrees no nuclear material stockpile: Oman FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/peace-within-reach-as-iran-agrees-no-nuclear-material-stockpile-oman-fm/): Oman’s Foreign Minister says most recent indirect talks between US, Iran ‘really advanced, substantially’.
- [TTP Launches Fresh Retaliatory Attacks In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 11 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/ttp-launches-fresh-retaliatory-attacks-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-11-killed/): TTP and affiliate militants targeted six cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Peshawar, Bannu, Budhber, Nowshera, Waziristan and Kohat.
- ['They're Great': Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/theyre-great-trump-praises-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-amid-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict/): Donald Trump praised Pakistan and said he “gets along very well” with its leadership while responding to questions on the escalating Afghanistan conflict.
- [Pakistan Renews Crackdown On Afghan Immigrants Amid Escalation, Carries Out Raids In Several Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/pakistan-renews-crackdown-on-afghan-immigrants-amid-escalation-carries-out-raids-in-several-cities/): According to sources, some of those detained are accused of producing propaganda videos for the Afghan Taliban or providing logistical and ideological support to TTP and Taliban.
- [Bolivian Air Force Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes In El Alto, 15 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/bolivian-air-force-plane-carrying-banknotes-crashes-in-el-alto-15-dead/): A military aircraft carrying new currency crashed in El Alto, killing at least 15 and scattering cash. Emergency crews and police secured the scene as investigations began.
- ['Highly Disappointing': Trump Warns Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Cost Billions To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/highly-disappointing-trump-warns-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-could-cost-billions-to-us/): Donald Trump has slammed the US Supreme Court after it struck down his global tariff policy, warning the ruling could lead to massive payouts to foreign countries and companies.
- [Afghanistan Releases Footage Showing Strikes On Pakistani Targets Amid Escalating Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/afghanistan-releases-footage-showing-strikes-on-pakistani-targets-amid-escalating-conflict/): Taliban-linked footage claiming strikes on Pakistani targets has surfaced online amid rapidly escalating cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- ['Won't Do Business With Them Again': Trump Lashes Out At Anthropic, Calls It 'Radical Left AI Company'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/wont-do-business-with-them-again-trump-lashes-out-at-anthropic-calls-it-radical-left-ai-company/): Trump ordered all federal departments to stop using Anthropic’s technology after a dispute with the Pentagon over AI safety. The Pentagon has six months to remove Anthropic’s AI.
- [Trump, Iran and geopolitical mind games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-iran-and-geopolitical-mind-games/): Incoherent messaging and inconsistent policy positions – Trump’s chaotic Iran gambit.
- [Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-administration-charges-30-more-people-for-minnesota-church-protest/): The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump’s immigration surge.
- [Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/afghanistans-taliban-says-open-to-talks-after-pakistan-bombs-major-cities/): The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting.
- [Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/brazil-flooding-death-toll-rises-to-64-as-search-efforts-continue/): Government agency says more extreme weather expected after rains trigger floods, landslides in Minas Gerais state.
- [Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-anthropic-as-dispute-escalates/): There has been a weeks-long feud between Pentagon and Anthropic over concerns about how military could use AI at war.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/pakistan-afghanistan-live-calls-for-dialogue-amid-deadly-border-clashes/): Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted.
- ['Don't Want To Strike Iran, But Sometimes You Have To': Trump Signals Force Even As Talks Shift To Vienna](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/dont-want-to-strike-iran-but-sometimes-you-have-to-trump-signals-force-even-as-talks-shift-to-vienna/): The US President’s remarks followed a third round of high-stakes indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, which reportedly ended without a breakthrough
- [Why is Trump objecting to al-Maliki’s comeback?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/why-is-trump-objecting-to-al-malikis-comeback/): The US has opposed the return of Nouri al-Maliki as Iraq’s prime minister.
- [Who runs Venezuela now? Trump, oil and the fight for power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/who-runs-venezuela-now-trump-oil-and-the-fight-for-power/): Mehdi Hasan debates ex-Venezuelan opposition envoy Vanessa Neumann on US regime change, oil and the fight for democracy.
- [Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/hong-kong-linked-company-decries-search-of-panama-canal-port-offices/): The search of CK Hutchison’s subsidiary marks the latest turn in rising US-China tensions over the vital trade canal.
- [Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/trump-suggests-a-friendly-takeover-of-cuba-amid-us-fuel-blockade/): The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: ‘They want our help.’
- [Oman’s foreign minister meets with US’s Vance as Middle East tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/omans-foreign-minister-meets-with-uss-vance-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/): Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the key mediator in US-Iran nuclear talks, meets with JD Vance in Washington, DC.
- [Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after border patrol release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/near-blind-rohingya-refugee-found-dead-after-border-patrol-release/): Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead days after US Border Patrol agents released him.
- [IAEA urges Iran to allow inspections, points at Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/iaea-urges-iran-to-allow-inspections-points-at-isfahan/): IAEA says Iran has stored most of its highly enriched uranium at an underground tunnel complex at its Isfahan facility.
- [Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/ukraine-claws-back-southern-territory-as-russias-war-enters-fifth-year/): Ukraine made limited territorial gains in December and February, highlighting weaknesses in Russian offensive ability.
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan release conflicting death tolls amid ‘open war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-afghanistan-release-conflicting-death-tolls-amid-open-war/): Pakistan and Afghanistan are disputing death tolls from their cross-border attacks.
- [‘I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies in House Epstein inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/i-did-nothing-wrong-bill-clinton-testifies-in-house-epstein-inquiry/): Clinton is deposed by the House Oversight Committee over Epstein ties, a day after Hillary testified.
- [Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show hit a nerve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/why-did-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-hit-a-nerve/): Bad Bunny as a case study in global relevance and diaspora power.
- [Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/rubio-plans-israel-trip-as-trump-says-hes-not-happy-with-us-iran-talks/): Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’
- [Trump says ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/trump-says-friendly-takeover-of-cuba-possible/): Donald Trump said “we could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba” by the US.
- [Nomadic art haven opens in Qatar’s desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/nomadic-art-haven-opens-in-qatars-desert/): A new art exhibition in a tent in the middle of the Qatari desert offers visitors a new way to experience creativity.
- [Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/netflix-stock-surges-as-it-walks-away-from-warner-bros-deal/): Netflix declined to raise its proposal to match a higher one from Paramount for Warner Bros.
- [Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/israels-top-court-allows-aid-groups-facing-gaza-ban-to-continue-working/): The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules.
- ['Saw Nothing, Did Nothing Wrong': Bill Clinton Testifies Before US Congress On Epstein Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/saw-nothing-did-nothing-wrong-bill-clinton-testifies-before-us-congress-on-epstein-ties/): Unlike his wife Hillary, Bill Clinton has a well-documented social relationship with Epstein, although he insisted on cutting off all ties before the latter’s 2008 conviction.
- [Canada’s PM Carney in India to reset ties and bolster trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/canadas-pm-carney-in-india-to-reset-ties-and-bolster-trade/): India’s foreign ministry says the visit marks a “significant step” in strengthening ties.
- [Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-t20-world-cup-super-eights-teams-start-lineups/): Pakistan must beat already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a handsome margin if they are to progress to T20 World Cup semifinal.
- [Residents describe panic as Pakistan attacks Afghanistan in ‘open war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/residents-describe-panic-as-pakistan-attacks-afghanistan-in-open-war/): Residents of Kabul, Afghanistan are cleaning up broken glass and describing how they tried to run to safety.
- [Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey Attempting To De-Escalate Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/saudi-arabia-qatar-turkey-attempting-to-de-escalate-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-report/): The diplomatic initiative by Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia came after Pakistan declared an “open war” against Afghanistan and bombed several major Afghan cities.
- [Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/iran-says-us-must-drop-excessive-demands-in-nuclear-negotiations/): Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States.
- [England keep Pakistan T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/england-keep-pakistan-t20-world-cup-hopes-alive-by-beating-new-zealand/): England seal top spot in Group 2 at T20 World Cup in Super Eights stage with four-wicket win against New Zealand.
- ['No Chance': JD Vance Says Possible US Strike On Iran Would Not Lead To Years-Long Regional War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/no-chance-jd-vance-says-possible-us-strike-on-iran-would-not-lead-to-years-long-regional-war/): Vance rejected speculation that a US military strike against Iran would lead to a wider war in the Middle East that would go on for years.
- [Smear Campaigns Against Gaza’s Doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/smear-campaigns-against-gazas-doctors/): Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.
- [Is the US negotiating with Iran or preparing to strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/is-the-us-negotiating-with-iran-or-preparing-to-strike/): Iran and the US begin new nuclear talks as Washington builds up forces in the region.
- [‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/like-its-2024-again-trump-takes-centre-stage-in-2026-midterm-elections/): With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were ‘on the ballot’.
- ['EU FTA Not Only For Make In India, But Make With Europe and India': Swedish Envoy At Rising Bharat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/eu-fta-not-only-for-make-in-india-but-make-with-europe-and-india-swedish-envoy-at-rising-bharat/): Swedish ambassador to India Jan Thesleff said the India-EU free trade agreement should be seen as more than a trade deal because it is a broader signal of growing together
- [China Urges Citizens To Leave Iran 'As Soon As Possible' Amid Fears Of US Strike On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/china-urges-citizens-to-leave-iran-as-soon-as-possible-amid-fears-of-us-strike-on-tehran/): China urged its citizens to evacuate from Iran, while warning its citizens in Israel to remain highly vigilant and strengthen emergency preparedness amid growing tensions.
- [Azov’s hiring spree: Controversial Ukrainian brigade competes for recruits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/azovs-hiring-spree-controversial-ukrainian-brigade-competes-for-recruits/): As the Ukrainian army’s conscription crisis grows, individual military units are targeting potential fighters.
- [Second US drone laser incident this month prompts Texas airspace closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/second-us-drone-laser-incident-this-month-prompts-texas-airspace-closure/): Lawmakers criticise mismanagement after El Paso airspace closure following military’s anti-drone laser deployment.
- [Israeli settlers violently attack foreign ‘solidarity activists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/israeli-settlers-violently-attack-foreign-solidarity-activists/): Israeli settlers attacked a 71-year-old foreign woman and 51-year-old foreign man in the occupied West Bank.
- [100,000 pray at Al-Aqsa amid Israeli restrictions on 2nd Friday of Ramadan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/100000-pray-at-al-aqsa-amid-israeli-restrictions-on-2nd-friday-of-ramadan/): Thousands of worshippers attend prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, with others turned away despite carrying required permits.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan War: What Is India’s Stand? How Did China, Russia, Turkey, Saudi React? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-afghanistan-war-what-is-indias-stand-how-did-china-russia-turkey-saudi-react-explained/): Pakistan-Afghanistan War: While India has not yet issued an official statement on the latest flare-up, New Delhi had on Sunday condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory
- [Canadian PM Mark Carney Reaches Mumbai To Begin His Four-Day India Visit To Reset Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/canadian-pm-mark-carney-reaches-mumbai-to-begin-his-four-day-india-visit-to-reset-bilateral-ties/): The Canadian Prime Minister arrived in Mumbai to kickstart his first official to visit to India from February 27 to March 2, which are focused on restoring bilateral ties.
- [Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/air-attacks-on-kabul-push-pakistan-taliban-crisis-into-uncharted-territory/): Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next?
- [Has India’s influence in Afghanistan grown under the Taliban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/has-indias-influence-in-afghanistan-grown-under-the-taliban/): Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of becoming ‘a colony of India’ but India’s relations with Kabul predate the Taliban.
- [What we know about clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/what-we-know-about-clashes-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan/): Clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated to strikes on Kabul and other cities.
- [‘Index of Repression:’ documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/index-of-repression-documents-964-anti-palestinian-cases-in-the-uk/): The European Legal Support Center says it’s verified nearly a thousand cases of “anti-Palestinian repression” in the UK.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan War: Durand Line To TTP, The Root & History Of Violence Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-afghanistan-war-durand-line-to-ttp-the-root-history-of-violence-explained/): The escalation comes amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban-led administration in Kabul over cross-border security concerns along the Durand Line
- [Keir Starmer Vows To Fight On After Humiliating Defeat As Greens Seize Labour Stronghold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/keir-starmer-vows-to-fight-on-after-humiliating-defeat-as-greens-seize-labour-stronghold/): The Labour Party came in third in Gorton and Denton, which it has dominated for nearly a century, behind the victorious leftist Green Party and the far-right Reform UK Party.
- [Afghanistan Govt Seeks 'Dialogue' With Pakistan To Resolve Ongoing Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/afghanistan-govt-seeks-dialogue-with-pakistan-to-resolve-ongoing-conflict/): Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that Afghanistan wants a peaceful solution and the issue to be resolved through dialogue.
- [Heavy Fighting Erupts Along Durand Line, Taliban Report Dozens Of Pakistani Casualties | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/27/heavy-fighting-erupts-along-durand-line-taliban-report-dozens-of-pakistani-casualties-exclusive/): Taliban officials assert that their forces have captured or destroyed between 15 and 19 Pakistani military outposts along the frontier
- [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Death Sparks Celebrations, Mourning Across Iran | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/ayatollah-ali-khameneis-death-sparks-celebrations-mourning-across-iran-video/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Saturday morning.
- [‘I Know Exactly Who…’: Trump Hints At Iran's Next Leader After Khamenei's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/i-know-exactly-who-trump-hints-at-irans-next-leader-after-khameneis-killing/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, was killed on Saturday after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iranian targets.
- [‘They Attempted To Assassinate Trump’: US Makes Big Charge Against Iran At UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/they-attempted-to-assassinate-trump-us-makes-big-charge-against-iran-at-unsc/): Speaking after the joint US-Israel operation, US Envoy said the Iranian leadership was now presenting itself as a victim despite past actions.
- [One Dead, 11 Injured After Iranian Missiles Hit Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Airports | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/one-dead-11-injured-after-iranian-missiles-hit-abu-dhabi-dubai-international-airports-video/): A concourse was damaged and four staff were injured, Dubai airport’s statement said, adding that the terminals were previously cleared of passengers.
- [Iran Vows ‘Most Ferocious Offensive Operation In History’ Against US, Israel After Khamenei's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-vows-most-ferocious-offensive-operation-in-history-against-us-israel-after-khameneis-death/): IRGC vows the most ferocious offensive against Israel and the United States after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family were killed in missile strikes.
- [Iran Faces Succession Crisis: Who Is Likely To Succeed Khamenei After His Death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-faces-succession-crisis-who-is-likely-to-succeed-khamenei-after-his-death/): Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed in joint Israel-US strikes. US President Trump confirmed his death, calling him “one of the most evil people in history”.
- [Who Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? The Supreme Leader Who Ruled Iran For 36 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/who-was-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-the-supreme-leader-who-ruled-iran-for-36-years/): With Khamenei’s demise, a hugely consequential chapter in Iran’s modern history comes to an end, leaving uncertainty over what comes next and who may succeed him.
- [Brigadier Ahmad Vahidi Appointed As IRGC's New Commander-In-Chief. Who Is He?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/brigadier-ahmad-vahidi-appointed-as-irgcs-new-commander-in-chief-who-is-he/): Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has been named Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- [Operation Epic Fury: Inside The US-Israel Offensive That Killed Iran's Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/operation-epic-fury-inside-the-us-israel-offensive-that-killed-irans-supreme-leader/): The operation not only killed Khamenei, but also his family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.
- [Dubai’s Iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel Hit By Iranian Missile Strikes As Conflict Rages | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/dubais-iconic-burj-al-arab-hotel-hit-by-iranian-missile-strikes-as-conflict-rages-video/): Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage as overnight Iranian retaliatory attacks spread across the Gulf states.
- [Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: IRGC Vows 'Severe' Punishment After Khamenei's Killing; Iran Strikes CIA Facility In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-israel-war-news-live-updates-irgc-vows-severe-punishment-after-khameneis-killing-iran-strikes-cia-facility-in-dubai/): Iran Israel War, Khamenei Death News Today Live Updates: Iran has confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran,
- [Explosion, Heavy Gunfire As Afghan Troops Shoot At Pakistani Aircraft In Kabul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/explosion-heavy-gunfire-as-afghan-troops-shoot-at-pakistani-aircraft-in-kabul/): Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that Afghan forces were firing at aircraft coming from Pakistan.
- [Iran Says It Targeted 14 US Bases, Killed Hundreds Of Troops; Washington Denies Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-says-it-targeted-14-us-bases-killed-hundreds-of-troops-washington-denies-claim/): IRGC in Iran claimed strikes on 14 United States military bases, alleging hundreds of US troop deaths, but Washington has denied the claim.
- [‘In The Name Of Haidar’: Last Post On Khamenei’s X Account After Trump Declared Him Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/in-the-name-of-haidar-last-post-on-khameneis-x-account-after-trump-declared-him-dead/): In a post late at night on Truth Social, Trump said Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran.
- [US strikes on Iran lead to renewed demands for war powers legislation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-strikes-on-iran-lead-to-renewed-demands-for-war-powers-legislation/): Democratic lawmakers have largely condemned the strikes on Iran, emphasising the lack of congressional approval.
- [Netanyahu’s war? Analysts say Trump’s Iran strikes benefit Israel, not US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/netanyahus-war-analysts-say-trumps-iran-strikes-benefit-israel-not-us/): War with Iran contradicts the US president’s own criticism of regime change policies in the Middle East, analysts say.
- [Khamenei's Daughter, Son-In-Law, Grandchild, Iran's Defence Minister Killed In US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/khameneis-daughter-son-in-law-grandchild-irans-defence-minister-killed-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in US-Israeli strikes.
- [Photo Of Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's Body Shown To Trump, Netanyahu: Israeli Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/photo-of-iran-supreme-leader-khameneis-body-shown-to-trump-netanyahu-israeli-media/): The reports came after large-scale strikes carried out by Israel and the United States targeted multiple locations in Iran, including areas around Khamenei’s compound.
- [Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Is Dead: Iran's State TV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/supreme-leader-ayatollah-khamenei-is-dead-irans-state-tv/): Post Content
- [New Yorkers protest US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/new-yorkers-protest-us-strikes-on-iran/): New Yorkers protested Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran.
- [Missile debris injures eight in Qatar after Iran launches barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/missile-debris-injures-eight-in-qatar-after-iran-launches-barrage/): Interior Ministry official says 66 missiles were fired at Qatar, and there were 114 reports of falling shrapnel. 
- [How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/how-have-us-politicians-reacted-to-the-attack-on-iran/): Republicans largely rally behind Trump’s strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.
- [Iranian Ambassador to UN calls US-Israeli attacks a ‘war crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-ambassador-to-un-calls-us-israeli-attacks-a-war-crime/): Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani denounced US-Israeli military strikes across the country.
- ['Khamenei, One Of The Most Evil People In History, Is Dead': Trump Posts On Truth Social](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/khamenei-one-of-the-most-evil-people-in-history-is-dead-trump-posts-on-truth-social/): However, minutes after the US President’s statement went viral, the official X account of Ayatollah Khamenei issued a new, cryptic post
- [What dangers do the US and Israeli attacks on Iran pose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/what-dangers-do-the-us-and-israeli-attacks-on-iran-pose/): Iran has retaliated, firing at Israel, as well as US military assets, in the Middle East.
- [Trump: Khamenei dead after US strikes Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/trump-khamenei-dead-after-us-strikes-iran/): US President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes.
- [US Ambassador to UN: Trump has ‘met the moment’ by striking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-ambassador-to-un-trump-has-met-the-moment-by-striking-iran/): The US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says striking Iran was necessary to protect American allies.
- [Who is Ali Shamkhani, Iran official reportedly killed in US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/who-is-ali-shamkhani-iran-official-reportedly-killed-in-us-israel-attacks/): The former defence minister and secretary of Iran’s Defence Council was involved in US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
- [Iran’s Foreign Ministry defends retaliatory strikes, slams US betrayal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/irans-foreign-ministry-defends-retaliatory-strikes-slams-us-betrayal/): Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran’s attacks on US targets across the region are legitimate defensive actions.
- [UN’s Guterres condemns US-Israeli strikes, retaliatory attacks by Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/uns-guterres-condemns-us-israeli-strikes-retaliatory-attacks-by-iran/): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for “genuine dialogue” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The leader who shaped Iran’s defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/ayatollah-ali-khamenei-the-leader-who-shaped-irans-defiance/): The supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in a joint US-Israeli air strikes on Saturday.
- [What countries has Trump attacked since returning to office?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/what-countries-has-trump-attacked-since-returning-to-office/): The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
- [Indian Embassy In Israel Activates Round-The-Clock Response As West Asia Spirals | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/indian-embassy-in-israel-activates-round-the-clock-response-as-west-asia-spirals-exclusive-details/): Mission officials are in ‘constant and direct touch’ with thousands of Indian nationals stranded due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation, sources said
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attacks: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports/): Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news agencies report that Khamenei remains ‘steadfast and firm in commanding the field’.
- [‘Diplomacy was betrayed by the Americans’: Iranian FM spokesman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/diplomacy-was-betrayed-by-the-americans-iranian-fm-spokesman/): “This is the second time in less than a year that diplomacy was betrayed by the Americans.”
- [Iran, US, Israel officials give civilians clashing directives as bombs drop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-us-israel-officials-give-civilians-clashing-directives-as-bombs-drop/): Iranians receive mixed messages amid ongoing attacks, internet shutdown and limited mobile connectivity.
- [Netanyahu claims ‘many signs’ Iran’s Khamenei ‘no longer alive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/netanyahu-claims-many-signs-irans-khamenei-no-longer-alive/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may be “no longer alive.”
- [US and Israel strike Iran: what happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-and-israel-strike-iran-what-happened/): Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, hitting targets across the country.
- [From Shadow War To Open Fire: West Asia Erupts After US-Israel Strike On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/from-shadow-war-to-open-fire-west-asia-erupts-after-us-israel-strike-on-iran/): The trajectory for the coming weeks appears to be one of intense mutual attrition rather than a return to the negotiating table
- [Iranian Drone Strikes Near Burj Khalifa In Dubai As The Conflict In West Asia Rage | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iranian-drone-strikes-near-burj-khalifa-in-dubai-as-the-conflict-in-west-asia-rage-video/): A viral video claims an Iranian drone struck near Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, amid rising Iran Israel tensions.
- [Pakistan edge last-ball thriller against Sri Lanka but exit T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/pakistan-edge-last-ball-thriller-against-sri-lanka-but-exit-t20-world-cup/): Pakistan needed to beat Sri Lanka by a substantial margin to leapfrog New Zealand into second semifinal qualifying spot.
- [Nine months after 12-day war, US, Israel seek to topple Iran’s leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/nine-months-after-12-day-war-us-israel-seek-to-topple-irans-leaders/): US, Israel launch attacks on Iran in a move that risks destabilising the Middle East.
- [Suspected Iranian drone hits Bahrain high-rise building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/suspected-iranian-drone-hits-bahrain-high-rise-building/): A suspected Iranian drone struck a high-rise building in Bahrain.
- [EAM Jaishankar Talks To Iranian And Israeli Counterparts Amid Missile Strikes In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/eam-jaishankar-talks-to-iranian-and-israeli-counterparts-amid-missile-strikes-in-west-asia/): S. Jaishankar spoke with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, expressing India’s deep concern and urging restraint as tensions rise between Iran, Israel and allied forces in the Middle East.
- [Iran's Khamenei Dead Or Alive? Here's What We Know So Far Amid US-Israel Strikes On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/irans-khamenei-dead-or-alive-heres-what-we-know-so-far-amid-us-israel-strikes-on-tehran/): While Israeli media claims he may have been killed, there is no official confirmation from Iranian or Israeli officials yet.
- [Iran’s Missile Capabilities In Focus As Conflict Escalates | All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/irans-missile-capabilities-in-focus-as-conflict-escalates-all-you-need-to-know/): Iran possesses ballistic missiles that can strike targets across Israel. One of them is the Khorramshahr-4, a medium-range missile capable of travelling up to about 2,000 km.
- [Scattered fires, damage seen across Israel as Iran retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/scattered-fires-damage-seen-across-israel-as-iran-retaliates/): Israelis rushed into bomb shelters as Iranian projectiles started fires and caused scattered damage.
- [Lamine Yamal hits hat-trick as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/lamine-yamal-hits-hat-trick-as-barcelona-beat-villarreal-4-1-in-la-liga/): Barcelona have 64 points while ⁠second-placed Real are on 60 points ​ahead of hosting Getafe on Monday.
- [Explosions Rock The Gulf States, Fairmont Hotel In Dubai Hit As Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosions-rock-the-gulf-states-fairmont-hotel-in-dubai-hit-as-iran-israel-tensions-escalate-video/): Explosions rocked Abu Dhabi as UAE faced a missile attack amid Iran Israel tensions. Fairmont Hotel in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah was hit.
- [Iran Announces Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz, Bars Vessel Movement: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-bars-vessel-movement-report/): IRGC Navy has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to vessels, heightening tensions with Israel and the US and threatening global oil and gas supplies.
- [The fantasy of an easy victory in the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/the-fantasy-of-an-easy-victory-in-the-war-on-iran/): The US and Israel declared regime change as their ultimate goal. That, however, would be difficult to achieve.
- [Backpacks, schoolbooks seen amid rubble of Iranian girls’ school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/backpacks-schoolbooks-seen-amid-rubble-of-iranian-girls-school/): Rescuers dug through the rubble of a girls’ elementary school in Minab, Iran after a US-Israeli strike.
- [Mapping US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/mapping-us-and-israeli-attacks-on-iran-and-tehrans-retaliatory-strikes/): The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. Tehran has responded by launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
- [Why Oman Remained Out Of Iran's Retaliatory Strikes In The Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/why-oman-remained-out-of-irans-retaliatory-strikes-in-the-gulf/): Oman, often called the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East,’ has maintained a neutral foreign policy and avoided taking a strong anti-Iran stance despite being part of the GCC.
- ['Mission Impossible': Iran's Foreign Minister Over Trump's Call For Regime Change In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/mission-impossible-irans-foreign-minister-over-trumps-call-for-regime-change-in-tehran/): Iran’s foreign minister rejected Donald Trump’s call for regime change as ‘mission impossible’ after US and Israel air strikes in Tehran.
- [Inside Israel’s ‘normal’: Triumphalism and calm mix after attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/inside-israels-normal-triumphalism-and-calm-mix-after-attack-on-iran/): Israel has been on high alert since it launched a wave of joint attacks with the US against Iran.
- [Scenes of destruction in Iran after US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/scenes-of-destruction-in-iran-after-us-israeli-strikes/): Footage from Tehran shows burned vehicles, wrecked buildings, towering plumes of smoke, and a massive crater.
- [Israeli Media Says Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Likely Killed In Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israeli-media-says-irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-likely-killed-in-strikes/): Israeli media reports growing indications that Ali Khamenei may have been killed in an strike, but no official confirmation or comment from Israeli or Iranian authorities yet.
- [Debris from intercepted Iranian missile lands in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/debris-from-intercepted-iranian-missile-lands-in-hebron/): Video shows debris from an intercepted Iranian missile that landed in Hebron in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iranian deputy minister of foreign Affairs condemns US-Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iranian-deputy-minister-of-foreign-affairs-condemns-us-israeli-attacks/): Iran’s deputy minister of foreign affairs condemned the US-Israeli strikes.
- [Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/arsenal-vs-chelsea-premier-league-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): League leaders Arsenal desperate for a win over Chelsea to keep resurgent Manchester City at bay.
- [World reacts to US, Israel attack on Iran, Tehran retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/world-reacts-to-us-israel-attack-on-iran-tehran-retaliation/): EU urges ‘maximum restraint’; mediator Oman warns US ‘not to get sucked in’ further into conflict.
- [Over 50 killed in strike on girls’ elementary school in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/over-50-killed-in-strike-on-girls-elementary-school-in-iran/): Footage from Minab, Iran, shows the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike on a girls’ elementary school.
- [BAPS Hindu Temple In Abu Dhabi Closed After Explosions Amid Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/baps-hindu-temple-in-abu-dhabi-closed-after-explosions-amid-iran-strikes/): BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi closed for the day amid Dubai tensions after Israel and US strikes on Iran.
- [How Flights Cleared Iranian Airspace Moments After US-Israeli Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/how-flights-cleared-iranian-airspace-moments-after-us-israeli-strikes-video/): After Israel said it launched pre-emptive strikes on Iran, flight tracking data showed flights rapidly clearing the Iranian airspace and rerouting via neighbouring countries.
- [Two Carriers, Dozens Of Jets: Decoding America's War Machine In The Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/two-carriers-dozens-of-jets-decoding-americas-war-machine-in-the-middle-east/): The array of carriers, stealth fighters, air refuelling, and missile defence systems represents a comprehensive system that is ready to maintain a long strike if needed
- [Dubai International Airport Suspends Operations Amid Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/dubai-international-airport-suspends-operations-amid-iran-strikes/): Dubai airports have been closed until further notice after Iran launched retaliatory missile barrages across Gulf states following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
- [Israeli defence system intercepts Iranian missiles over Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israeli-defence-system-intercepts-iranian-missiles-over-haifa/): Israeli air defence systems intercepted Iranian missiles over Haifa, as they retaliated for US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Villarreal – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/live-barcelona-vs-villarreal-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca host third-placed Villarreal.
- [India vs West Indies: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/india-vs-west-indies-t20-world-cup-super-eights-teams-start-lineups/): Defending champions India will face fellow record winners West Indies for a place in the semifinals of the 2026 edition.
- [Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 50 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israel-strikes-two-schools-in-iran-killing-more-than-50-people/): State media says Israeli attack on girls’ school in the city of Minab in the south of the country kills dozens.
- [Burj Khalifa Evacuated As Iranian Missiles Strike UAE Amid Escalating Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/burj-khalifa-evacuated-as-iranian-missiles-strike-uae-amid-escalating-conflict/): Burj Khalifa evacuation reported as Iran fired ballistic missiles at UAE, targeting Al-Dhafra Air Base as explosions rocked Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- ['Need Nerves Of Steel To Let Military Lead': Historian Praises Political Leadership For Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/need-nerves-of-steel-to-let-military-lead-historian-praises-political-leadership-for-op-sindoor/): Adrien Fontanellaz touched upon Pakistan winning the info war but said it would benefit India in the long run as the adversary would become complacent due to their own propaganda
- [Iran’s Options After US-Israel Joint Strikes: Tom Cooper Decodes The Defence At Rising Bharat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/irans-options-after-us-israel-joint-strikes-tom-cooper-decodes-the-defence-at-rising-bharat/): Tom Cooper at Rising Bharat: “Iran has multiple solutions. One of these will depend on the damage US airpower will cause…”
- [Abu Dhabi Residents Get Emergency Alerts As Iran Launches Missile Strikes; One Reported Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/abu-dhabi-residents-get-emergency-alerts-as-iran-launches-missile-strikes-one-reported-dead/): Abu Dhabi faced Iranian ballistic missile strikes, prompting emergency alerts and Burj Khalifa evacuation. UAE air defense intercepted missiles, but shrapnel killed one.
- [Israel Releases First Visuals Of Airstrikes In Iran Under Operation Roaring Lion | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israel-releases-first-visuals-of-airstrikes-in-iran-under-operation-roaring-lion-video/): IDF conducted extensive airstrikes in western Iran, targeting missile launchers and military infrastructure during Operation Roaring Lion, sharing footage of the strikes on X.
- [Jordan Shoots Down 2 Iranian Missiles; One Hits Civilian House | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/jordan-shoots-down-2-iranian-missiles-one-hits-civilian-house-video/): Jordan shot down two Iranian ballistic missiles Friday amid a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran. One missile crashed into a civilian home in Amman sparking fires at the scene.
- [Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's Tehran Residence Attacked In US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iranian-supreme-leader-khameneis-tehran-residence-attacked-in-us-israel-strikes/): Post Content
- [India Calls For Rapid De-Escalation Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, Prioritises Gulf Stability | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/india-calls-for-rapid-de-escalation-amid-israel-iran-conflict-prioritises-gulf-stability-exclusive/): India’s priorities are clear: maintaining stability in the Gulf region to safeguard the Indian diaspora, protect vital trade routes, and ensure maritime security in the Arabian Sea
- [Multiple Gulf Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/multiple-gulf-arab-states-that-host-us-assets-targeted-in-iran-retaliation/): Iran confirms targeting US bases across the Middle East.
- [Kazakhstan’s train hospital brings healthcare to remote regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/kazakhstans-train-hospital-brings-healthcare-to-remote-regions/): 101 East joins doctors on board a medical train delivering vital healthcare to Kazakhstan’s most remote communities.
- [US, Israel bomb Iran: A timeline of talks and threats leading up to attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-israel-bomb-iran-a-timeline-of-talks-and-threats-leading-up-to-attacks/): Military operations by the US and Israel in Iran mark the most intense escalation since the June 2025 conflict.
- [Airspace closed, airlines halt flights as US, Israel attack, Iran responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/airspace-closed-airlines-halt-flights-as-us-israel-attack-iran-responds/): At least eight countries, including Iran, Israel, Jordan and Qatar, shutter airspace as global air travel severely hit.
- [Al Jazeera reporter on the streets of Tehran as missiles hit the city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/al-jazeera-reporter-on-the-streets-of-tehran-as-missiles-hit-the-city/): Missiles fired by the US and Israel have struck multiple targets in the Iranian capital Tehran.
- [Explosions Heard In Riyadh, UAE's Dubai And Abu Dhabi After Iranian Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/explosions-heard-in-riyadh-uaes-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-after-iranian-strikes-video/): Explosions hit Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh after Israel and US strikes on Iran. UAE intercepted Iranian missiles, one killed in Abu Dhabi.
- [Afghan Forces Claim Pakistani Jet Shot Down Near Jalalabad, Pilot Captured Alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/afghan-forces-claim-pakistani-jet-shot-down-near-jalalabad-pilot-captured-alive/): Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani fighter jet over Jalalabad, detaining the pilot. Pakistan denied the claim.
- [Global Reaction To US-Israel Strikes On Iran: 'Preventive Strike Not In Line With International Law’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/global-reaction-to-us-israel-strikes-on-iran-preventive-strike-not-in-line-with-international-law/): Israel and US launched coordinated strikes on Iran, prompting global criticism, airspace closures, flight disruptions, and warnings of retaliation as world leaders urge restraint.
- [Top Iran IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour Killed In Strikes Amid Escalating Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/top-iran-irgc-commander-mohammad-pakpour-killed-in-strikes-amid-escalating-conflict-report/): Israeli officials believe IRGC Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpour was killed amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, though Tehran has not confirmed his status.
- [Iran Says 36 Students Killed In Girls' School After US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-says-36-students-killed-in-girls-school-after-us-israel-strikes/): Joint strikes by the United States and Israel hit several locations across Iran, with some of the early attacks reported near offices linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
- [Emergency alert interrupts Al Jazeera broadcast before attack in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/emergency-alert-interrupts-al-jazeera-broadcast-before-attack-in-qatar/): National emergency alerts blared during a live Al Jazeera broadcast just moments before explosions were heard in Qatar.
- [Moment of Iran strike on US military base in Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/moment-of-iran-strike-on-us-military-base-in-bahrain/): Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a United States military base in Bahrain.
- [Israel-Iran War: Whose Military Has The Upper Hand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israel-iran-war-whose-military-has-the-upper-hand/): Israel-Iran war: Though roughly equal in the number of troops, the two militaries bring strikingly different tactics and firepower. Here’s how they stack up in comparison
- [From 'Lion's Roar' To 'Epic Fury': The Battle Of Names In The US-Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/from-lions-roar-to-epic-fury-the-battle-of-names-in-the-us-israel-iran-conflict/): The operational names, blending biblical, martial, and historic imagery, illustrate how all parties are attempting to shape the narrative of this rapidly escalating war
- [Iran‑Israel War: Know Which Flight Routes Are Impacted And What It Means For Indian Travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/iran-israel-war-know-which-flight-routes-are-impacted-and-what-it-means-for-indian-travellers/): Middle East airspace in chaos, as airlines cancel, suspend, and reroute flights amid Iran–Israel crisis
- [Israelis Pray, Sing In Tel Aviv Bunker As Iran Tensions Escalate | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israelis-pray-sing-in-tel-aviv-bunker-as-iran-tensions-escalate-video/): A video shared by Hananya Naftali shows Israelis praying and singing in a Tel Aviv bunker as Iranian retaliation fears rise.
- [The Iran-Israel War Could Disrupt 20% Of Global Oil Supply, Drive Prices Sky-High. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/the-iran-israel-war-could-disrupt-20-of-global-oil-supply-drive-prices-sky-high-heres-how/): Iran has the third-highest proven oil reserves in the world, making it an extremely important country
- [Israel Attempted To Target Khamenei; Senior Commanders Killed In Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/israel-attempted-to-target-khamenei-senior-commanders-killed-in-strikes-report/): Reports claim Israel targeted Khamenei, Iran’s President, and Ali Shamkhani in strikes killing senior IRGC officials, raising fears of escalation as global leaders urge restraint.
- [US and Israel attack Iran: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/us-and-israel-attack-iran-what-we-know-so-far/): The US and Israel bomb multiple Iranian cities, including capital Tehran. Iran hits back, launching missiles at Israel.
- [Netanyahu says US and Israel attacked Iran to remove ‘existential threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/netanyahu-says-us-and-israel-attacked-iran-to-remove-existential-threat/): Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the joint US‑Israel strikes on Iran aim to remove an ‘existential threat.’
- [LIVE: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – T20 World Cup Super Eights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/02/28/live-pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-t20-world-cup-super-eights/): Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the Group 2 game.
- [How robust is the Iranian state system?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/how-robust-is-the-iranian-state-system/): Israeli-US strikes put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979.
- [Huge fire at Bahrain port home to US Navy’s Fifth Fleet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/huge-fire-at-bahrain-port-home-to-us-navys-fifth-fleet/): Footage shows a huge fire reportedly ignited by an Iranian strike on a US naval facility at Bahrain’s Salman Port.
- [US confirms three soldiers killed in Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-confirms-three-soldiers-killed-in-iran-attacks/): The US military has confirmed at least three of its soldiers have been killed in its war with Iran.
- [Iranian drone strikes US military facility in Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-drone-strikes-us-military-facility-in-kuwait/): Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.
- [Iran foreign minister suggests new supreme leader may be chosen within days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-foreign-minister-suggests-new-supreme-leader-may-be-chosen-within-days/): Abbas Araghchi says constitutional process is under way as Tehran mourns Ali Khamenei and vows resistance to US, Israel.
- [Arsenal restore five point lead at top of table with 2-1 win over Chelsea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/arsenal-restore-five-point-lead-at-top-of-table-with-2-1-win-over-chelsea/): Arsenal see out nervy win over London rivals Chelsea with goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
- [Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-after-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/): Proponents of foreign intervention in Iran are unlikely to get the sudden rupture and regime change they hope for.
- [Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/missile-strikes-continue-as-iranian-leaders-project-defiance-after-khamenei/): Strikes keep hitting Tehran, but Iran’s surviving leaders are closing ranks and vowing revenge.
- [Iranian State Broadcaster’s Headquarter Attacked In US-Israeli Strike | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-state-broadcasters-headquarter-attacked-in-us-israeli-strike-video/): US-Israeli forces targeted IRIB headquarters in Tehran, showing smoke and explosions. No official confirmation or casualty details yet as regional tensions escalate.
- [Black smoke pours from oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/black-smoke-pours-from-oil-tanker-near-strait-of-hormuz/): Footage from the Strait of Hormuz shows an oil tanker ablaze after a reported hit from an unidentified projectile.
- [India beat West Indies by five wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/india-beat-west-indies-by-five-wickets-to-enter-t20-world-cup-semifinals/): Samson hits 97 not out, West Indian bowling falters in Kolkata as India set up World Cup semifinal against England.
- ['I Have Agreed': Trump Says Iranian Leaders Want To Talk As Middle East Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/i-have-agreed-trump-says-iranian-leaders-want-to-talk-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates/): US President Donald Trump confirmed talks with Iran’s new leadership after strikes killed 48 Iranian leaders. US and Israel used B-2 bombers on missile sites.
- [Trump Says 48 Iranian Leaders 'Gone In One Shot', Claims Iran Operation Ahead Of Schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/trump-says-48-iranian-leaders-gone-in-one-shot-claims-iran-operation-ahead-of-schedule/): Donald Trump claimed the US-Israel offensive killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 48 Iranian leaders, stating operations are ahead of schedule.
- [US Agency Probes 'Potential Nexus To Terrorism' After Texas Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-agency-probes-potential-nexus-to-terrorism-after-texas-mass-shooting-leaves-3-dead/): A shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas left three dead, including the gunman. FBI agent Alex Doran said indicators suggest it may have been a potential act of terrorism.
- [Iran Sets Timeline For Choosing New Supreme Leader Following Khamenei’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-sets-timeline-for-choosing-new-supreme-leader-following-khameneis-death/): Iran forms a temporary leadership council after Ayatollah Khamenei’s reported killing. The Assembly of Experts will soon select a new Supreme Leader.
- [‘Your Army Is Your Enemy’: Pakistan’s Top Media Outlet Geo News Hacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/your-army-is-your-enemy-pakistans-top-media-outlet-geo-news-hacked/): Pakistan’s leading news channel Geo News’ website was hacked, with the hackers displaying anti-Army messages on the screen.
- [Who are the council members temporarily in charge of Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/who-are-the-council-members-temporarily-in-charge-of-iran/): Until Khamenei’s successor is picked, three-member leadership council, including Ayatollah Arafi, will lead Iran.
- [Moment Iranian drone hits UAE naval base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/moment-iranian-drone-hits-uae-naval-base/): Video from Abu Dhabi captured the moment a second Iranian drone struck the Al Salam Naval Base.
- [“Trump chose an avoidable war over a good deal.”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/trump-chose-an-avoidable-war-over-a-good-deal/): Trita Parsi says Iran had offered major nuclear concessions and that Trump could have claimed diplomatic victory.
- ['Dictator Domino': Ukraine Depicts Putin Next In Line After Maduro's Capture, Khamenei's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/dictator-domino-ukraine-depicts-putin-next-in-line-after-maduros-capture-khameneis-killing/): Ukraine posted a cryptic photo on its social media handle, suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin was next in line after Khamenei’s killing in Iran.
- [US Official Confirms Four B-2 Bombers Struck Underground Ballistic Missile Sites In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-official-confirms-four-b-2-bombers-struck-underground-ballistic-missile-sites-in-iran/): The American military used four B-2 bombers in the recent strike on Iran, targeting Tehran’s underground ballistic missile sites.
- [Who are Iran’s senior figures killed in US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/who-are-irans-senior-figures-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks/): Iran’s defence minister and the commander-in-chief of the IRGC are among those killed in the US and Israel’s attack.
- [Iranian missile strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh kills nine people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-missile-strike-on-israels-beit-shemesh-kills-nine-people/): Explosions heard in Tel Aviv as Israeli rescue services report casualties in Beit Shemesh missile attack.
- [At least three US service members killed during Iran operation: CENTCOM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/at-least-three-us-service-members-killed-during-iran-operation-centcom/): US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that five others have been ‘seriously wounded’.
- [Pakistani, Nepali & Bangladeshi Citizens Killed, Over 58 Injured In UAE Amid Iran's Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/pakistani-nepali-bangladeshi-citizens-killed-over-58-injured-in-uae-amid-irans-drone-attack/): UAE Ministry of Defence intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones, with three fatalities and 58 minor injuries reported.
- [Why Iran Raised Red Flag Over Mosque After Supreme Leader Khamenei's Killing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/why-iran-raised-red-flag-over-mosque-after-supreme-leader-khameneis-killing/): After Khamenei’s reported death in a US-Israel airstrike, Iran raised a red flag of revenge and formed an interim council led by Arafi, Pezeshkian, and Ejei.
- [Pakistan In War Crossfire? Ties With US & Iran, Pact With Saudi, Islamabad’s Response Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/pakistan-in-war-crossfire-ties-with-us-iran-pact-with-saudi-islamabads-response-explained/): Pak called US-Israel attacks on Iran unwarranted; it called Iran’s retaliation “violations of sovereignty”. Decoding Islamabad’s response, ties with all players – US, Iran, Saudi
- [Footage Shows Exact Moment Iran Intercepted And Shot Down American MQ-9 Drone | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/footage-shows-exact-moment-iran-intercepted-and-shot-down-american-mq-9-drone-video/): Iran’s state agency shared footage claiming Iran’s air defence intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone, though details and US confirmation remain unverified.
- [Iran Attacks US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Using Four Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-attacks-us-aircraft-carrier-uss-abraham-lincoln-using-four-ballistic-missiles/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim to have struck the USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader.
- [T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe, set up New Zealand semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/t20-world-cup-south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-set-up-new-zealand-semifinal/): South Africa win by five wickets despite Sikandar Raza’s all-round heroics; will play the first semifinal in Kolkata.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/live-arsenal-vs-chelsea-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the London derby as league leaders Arsenal face Chelsea.
- [Has Trump misunderstood Iran’s IRGC and the Basij forces?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/has-trump-misunderstood-irans-irgc-and-the-basij-forces/): US president called for IRGC members to lay down their arms or face ‘certain death’. Here’s how he misunderstands IRGC.
- [At least nine killed after Iranian strike on Israel’s Beit Shemesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/at-least-nine-killed-after-iranian-strike-on-israels-beit-shemesh/): The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service says that 20 others were injured by the impact.
- [Who was Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/who-was-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/): Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike
- [How did air traffic change in the last 48 hours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/how-did-air-traffic-change-in-the-last-48-hours/): How did air traffic change in the last 48 hours?
- [Iranian attack on Beit Shemesh kills several in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-attack-on-beit-shemesh-kills-several-in-israel/): An Iranian missile attack on the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh has killed at least nine people and wounded dozens more.
- [US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker/): Preliminary figures are 201 dead and 747 injured in Iran and at least nine killed and 121 injured in Israel.
- [Fresh Wave Of Explosions Heard In Doha, Riyadh, UAE’s Dubai, Abu Dhabi As Iran Continues Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/fresh-wave-of-explosions-heard-in-doha-riyadh-uaes-dubai-abu-dhabi-as-iran-continues-strikes/): Iran launched large-scale strikes across the Gulf after vowing to avenge Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with explosions in Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
- [3 Killed, 14 Injured In Shooting At Texas Bar; Gunman Shot Dead By Police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/3-killed-14-injured-in-shooting-at-texas-bar-gunman-shot-dead-by-police/): A shooting at Buford’s in Austin, Texas left three dead, 14 injured, and the suspected gunman killed by police. Investigations continue as officials urge witnesses to assist.
- [Lebanon's Hezbollah Vows To 'Confront Aggression' Of US, Israel On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/lebanons-hezbollah-vows-to-confront-aggression-of-us-israel-on-iran/): Hezbollah vows to confront US and Israel after strikes on Iran, mourns Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asserts war decisions rest with the state.
- [World reacts to killing of Iran’s Khamenei by US, Israel forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/world-reacts-to-killing-of-irans-khamenei-by-us-israel-forces/): Several nations, global bodies and prominent groups respond to killing of Iran’s supreme leader, urging de-escalation.
- [Smoke rises above Qatar capital Doha after Iranian missiles shot down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/smoke-rises-above-qatar-capital-doha-after-iranian-missiles-shot-down/): Loud explosions have been heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as defence systems shot down incoming Iranian missiles.
- [Israeli Military Shares Video Of Strikes Against 'Iranian Terror Regime' Under Op Roaring Lion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/israeli-military-shares-video-of-strikes-against-iranian-terror-regime-under-op-roaring-lion/): Israel’s military claimed that its initial strike on Iran killed 40 senior commanders along with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- ['Saw A Missile Flying Above Us': Indians Stranded In Middle East Await Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/saw-a-missile-flying-above-us-indians-stranded-in-middle-east-await-flights/): Amid Iran and Israel-US attacks, Indians face disrupted flights and fear. Indian Embassy activates 24×7 support and plans evacuation routes.
- [Has US-Israel-Iran War Hit Global Oil Transit Chokepoint Strait Of Hormuz? Will It Impact India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/has-us-israel-iran-war-hit-global-oil-transit-chokepoint-strait-of-hormuz-will-it-impact-india/): US-Israel-Iran War And Strait Of Hormuz: How has the conflict impacted the traffic in the global oil shipping lane? What does it mean for India and the world? News18 explains
- [Pakistan Targets Kabul Airport, Kandahar, Bagram Airbase And More: 10 Strikes In Afghanistan Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/pakistan-targets-kabul-airport-kandahar-bagram-airbase-and-more-10-strikes-in-afghanistan-today/): Sources said Pakistan targeted critical infrastructure, high-value strategic bases, and military installations in Afghanistan, with significant activity reported over capital Kabul
- [The US-Israeli war on Iran could rewrite Gulf security calculations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-could-rewrite-gulf-security-calculations/): A prolonged conflict is bound to disrupt the model of regional stability and economic prosperity the Gulf has pursued.
- [How US-Israel attacks on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/how-us-israel-attacks-on-iran-threaten-the-strait-of-hormuz-oil-markets/): About 20-30 percent of global oil and gas supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Video: Smoke rises above Tehran after latest US-Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/video-smoke-rises-above-tehran-after-latest-us-israeli-attacks/): The Israeli Air Force has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran.
- [Who could succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/who-could-succeed-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-to-lead-iran/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination brings Iran’s clerics the colossal task of picking his successor.
- [How Did US Pinpoint Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Exact Location In Iran? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/how-did-us-pinpoint-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-exact-location-in-iran-explained/): The strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used bunker buster munitions to hit high-security compounds. CIA to tracking systems, the 5 inputs the operation relied on, explained
- [Airports Closed, CBSE Cancels Board Exams: What Is Happening In The Middle East After Iran Attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/airports-closed-cbse-cancels-board-exams-what-is-happening-in-the-middle-east-after-iran-attack/): The CBSE cancelled board examinations scheduled for March 2 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The new dates will be announced later.
- [‘Grave Violation Of Sovereignty’: China Condemns Killing Of Khamenei In US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/grave-violation-of-sovereignty-china-condemns-killing-of-khamenei-in-us-israeli-strikes/): China strongly condemns the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, calling it a grave violation of sovereignty and urging an immediate halt to military operations in West Asia.
- [LIVE: India vs West Indies – T20 World Cup Super Eights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/live-india-vs-west-indies-t20-world-cup-super-eights/): Follow our live updates, with toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the Group 1 game.
- [‘US and Israel’s war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-and-israels-war-on-iran-is-based-on-a-flawed-strategy/): ‘US and Israel’s war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy’
- [Man accuses Israel of war crimes as he holds remains of girl killed in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/man-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-as-he-holds-remains-of-girl-killed-in-iran/): An Iranian man accused Israel of war crimes as he cradled remains of a girl killed in an attack on an elementary school.
- [Analysis: Will Iran’s establishment collapse after the killing of Khamenei?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/analysis-will-irans-establishment-collapse-after-the-killing-of-khamenei/): While the US bets on a swift regime collapse, analysts warn the power vacuum could birth a more aggressive leadership.
- [Under the shadow of the Iran war, Israel finds another way to punish Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/under-the-shadow-of-the-iran-war-israel-finds-another-way-to-punish-gaza/): NGO ban and the blocking of aid due to closure of the border crossings are meant as another collective punishment.
- [Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Urged Trump To Strike Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/saudi-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-urged-trump-to-strike-iran-report/): Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to strike Iran, leading to US-Israeli attacks and Khamenei’s death. Iran retaliated, escalating regional conflict.
- [Senior Cleric Alireza Arafi Named Iran’s Interim Supreme Leader After Khamenei’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/senior-cleric-alireza-arafi-named-irans-interim-supreme-leader-after-khameneis-death/): Alireza Arafi joins Iran’s Leadership Council after Ali Khamenei’s death, serving with Masoud Pezeshkian and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei.
- [‘If They Kill Me...’: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Chilling ‘Last Address’ To Iran Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/if-they-kill-me-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-chilling-last-address-to-iran-explained/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: “US is heading towards collapse…Their 50% population does not approve of their President. Any future attack on Iran would come at great cost.”
- [Oil Tanker Hit In Strait Of Hormuz Near Oman; Four Sailors Injured, Crew Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/oil-tanker-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-near-oman-four-sailors-injured-crew-evacuated/): Skylight, a Palau-flagged oil tanker, was attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and injuring four sailors.
- [8 Indian Nationals Stranded At Karachi Airport As Flights Remain Cancelled In Middle East Over Air Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/8-indian-nationals-stranded-at-karachi-airport-as-flights-remain-cancelled-in-middle-east-over-air-strikes/): Eight Indians are stranded at Karachi airport after their Baku-Kuwait flight was diverted due to US-Israel strikes on Iran, escalating regional tensions.
- [China’s HQ-9B Under Scrutiny? Questions Mount As US-Israeli Airstrikes Tear Through Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/chinas-hq-9b-under-scrutiny-questions-mount-as-us-israeli-airstrikes-tear-through-iran/): The HQ-9B long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, designed to defend against aircraft and cruise missiles, appeared to fail to defend Iran against US-Israeli strikes.
- [Video: Smoke seen rising from Dubai’s main shipping port after Iran attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/video-smoke-seen-rising-from-dubais-main-shipping-port-after-iran-attack/): Plumes of smoke were seen rising from Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port on Sunday morning as Iran continued its retaliation.
- [Iran to form interim council to oversee transition after Khamenei’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-to-form-interim-council-to-oversee-transition-after-khameneis-killing/): Security chief Larijani pledges swift establishment of provisional council as Iran navigates its leadership transition.
- [Israel closes Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/israel-closes-gazas-rafah-crossing-amid-attacks-on-iran/): The crossing with Egypt is considered vital for delivery of humanitarian aid and evacuation of critically ill patients.
- [Massive Explosion In Tehran As Israeli Military Says Targeting 'Heart' Of City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/massive-explosion-in-tehran-as-israeli-military-says-targeting-heart-of-city/): The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it described as the Iranian “terror regime” in the heart of Tehran.
- [US Had Changed Regime In Iran In 1953 Too: The Protests & CIA's $5-Million Solution Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-had-changed-regime-in-iran-in-1953-too-the-protests-cias-5-million-solution-explained/): Stir against Mossadegh, CIA’s coup & arrangement of $5 million: Iranians are not new to US enforcing regime change; the history before killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explained
- ['Help Has Arrived': Netanyahu Says Iranians Must Take 'Once-In-A-Generation' Chance To Overthrow Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/help-has-arrived-netanyahu-says-iranians-must-take-once-in-a-generation-chance-to-overthrow-regime/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said his country and the US will “create the conditions” for Iranian citizens to “free themselves from the chains of tyranny”
- [‘War Is Not With Your Neighbours’: UAE Presidential Adviser Slams Iran Over Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/war-is-not-with-your-neighbours-uae-presidential-adviser-slams-iran-over-airstrikes/): Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, asked Iran to act with sense as the country is not at war with its neighbours.
- [Iran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-begins-40-day-mourning-after-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attack/): President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns killing of Iran’s supreme leader as ‘a great crime’, according to his office.
- [More blasts rock Dubai, Doha and Manama as Iran targets US assets in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/more-blasts-rock-dubai-doha-and-manama-as-iran-targets-us-assets-in-gulf/): Iran’s retaliatory attacks on US assets in the region continue for a second day as fears of a wider conflict rise.
- [US-Israel attacks on Iran, day 2: Khamenei is killed, Iran retaliates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-day-2-khamenei-is-killed-iran-retaliates/): Iran carries out retaliatory attacks as supreme leader is killed in US-Israeli attacks pushing the region to the edge.
- [‘Will Hunt You Down If You Threaten Americans’: Pentagon Chief's Blunt Warning To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/will-hunt-you-down-if-you-threaten-americans-pentagon-chiefs-blunt-warning-to-iran/): Pete Hegseth described Operation Epic Fury as “the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.”
- [‘Highest Usage Ever’, Says Elon Musk As X Traffic Surges After US-Israel Strikes Kill Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/highest-usage-ever-says-elon-musk-as-x-traffic-surges-after-us-israel-strikes-kill-khamenei/): Usage of the X platform surged sharply as geopolitical developments intensified over the past 48 hours.
- [Why US, Israel Picked Saturday To Strike Iran And Kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/why-us-israel-picked-saturday-to-strike-iran-and-kill-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/): The confirmation of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s meeting with top advisers put the Israeli-U.S. air and naval operation into motion
- [From Surviving A Saturday Blast In 1981 To Dying On One In 2026: Khamenei's Twist Of Fate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/from-surviving-a-saturday-blast-in-1981-to-dying-on-one-in-2026-khameneis-twist-of-fate/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, was killed in US–Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
- [Did Grok Predict Exact Date Of US-Israeli Strikes On Iran? Elon Musk Says, 'Prediction Of Future...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/did-grok-predict-exact-date-of-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-elon-musk-says-prediction-of-future/): Israel and the United States struck Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran retaliated with missile attacks against UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and other gulf nations.
- [At least 9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/at-least-9-killed-in-pro-iran-protest-at-us-consulate-in-pakistans-karachi/): Protest erupted following assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike.
- [Smoke Plumes, Sirens As Iran Strikes Doha, Dubai After Khamenei's Death; Explosions Heard In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/smoke-plumes-sirens-as-iran-strikes-doha-dubai-after-khameneis-death-explosions-heard-in-tehran/): Hours after Iranian state media announced the death of their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, explosions were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha, Qatar and Manama.
- [‘Bold Action, Brave Soldiers Answering Call’: US Releases Images of Operation Epic Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/bold-action-brave-soldiers-answering-call-us-releases-images-of-operation-epic-fury/): Operation Epic Fury: The operation not only killed Khamenei, but also his family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.
- ['As Pax Silica Members…': Sergio Gor At Micron Opening In Gujarat; What's This Global Supply Chain Alliance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/as-pax-silica-members-sergio-gor-at-micron-opening-in-gujarat-whats-this-global-supply-chain-alliance/): The Trump administration said this partnership is designed to foster economic security and technological advancement while reducing dependence on geopolitical rivals
- [Mob Storms US Consulate In Pakistan, Sets Parts Of Building Ablaze Over Khamenei's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/mob-storms-us-consulate-in-pakistan-sets-parts-of-building-ablaze-over-khameneis-death/): After US–Israeli strikes on Iran and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, protesters in Karachi stormed the U.S. Consulate entrance.
- [West Asia Conflict Grounds Flights Worldwide As Airspace Closures Force Airlines To Cancel Services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/west-asia-conflict-grounds-flights-worldwide-as-airspace-closures-force-airlines-to-cancel-services/): The closures affected key aviation hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines.
- [Several People Shot At Music Event In Ohio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/several-people-shot-at-music-event-in-ohio/): As per reports citing eyewitnesses, at least 15 people were shot at Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati.
- [Shah To Khomeini To Khamenei: How Iran’s Islamic Revolution Reshaped Global Politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/shah-to-khomeini-to-khamenei-how-irans-islamic-revolution-reshaped-global-politics/): The revolution, which changed Iran from a monarchy under the Shah to an Islamic Republic led by Khomeini, sparked tension between Iran and the West that continues till date
- [Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/despite-antiwar-maga-wing-trump-gets-republican-support-for-iran-strikes/): Conservative opposition to war on Iran remains minimal as hawks heap praise on Trump for bombing, killing Khamenei.
- [Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/thousands-in-iran-mourn-khameneis-killing/): Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region.
- [Why US President Trump Attacked Iran Killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei: 5 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/why-us-president-trump-attacked-iran-killing-supreme-leader-ayatollah-khamenei-5-reasons-explained/): US President Donald Trump’s action came after he campaigned for reelection as a “peace president” and said he preferred a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Iran
- [‘We'd Dance On Your Grave’: Woman Who Lit Cigarette With Burning Khamenei's Photo Hails His Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/wed-dance-on-your-grave-woman-who-lit-cigarette-with-burning-khameneis-photo-hails-his-death/): A woman went viral for relighting her cigarette with a burning picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei after his death earlier this year.
- ['Trajectory And Ambition Totally Different': Canada's Carney Says He Wouldn't Call India 'Middle Power'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/trajectory-and-ambition-totally-different-canadas-carney-says-he-wouldnt-call-india-middle-power/): The remarks come as Carney focuses on resetting ties with the country, in a bid to dilute his country’s fractured ties with the United States.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei The Next Supreme Leader Of Iran? Who Is He? How Is The Head Picked? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/mojtaba-khamenei-the-next-supreme-leader-of-iran-who-is-he-how-is-the-head-picked-explained/): Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The process of picking Supreme leader, criteria, how Ali Khamenei was picked in a day, explained
- ['Objective Is To...': US Forces Say Trump Ordered 'Bold Action' Against Iran, Share Airstrike Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/objective-is-to-us-forces-say-trump-ordered-bold-action-against-iran-share-airstrike-video/): President Donald Trump ordered “bold strikes” on Iran, highlighting the objective of the US forces is to defend the Americans by eliminating the threats from Tehran.
- [Iranian State TV Anchor Breaks Down On Air While Announcing Khamenei's Death | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-state-tv-anchor-breaks-down-on-air-while-announcing-khameneis-death-video/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in US-Israel strikes on Saturday.
- [Iran Launches Fresh Strikes On Israel, US Bases After Khamenei's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-launches-fresh-strikes-on-israel-us-bases-after-khameneis-killing/): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a strong warning against Israel and the United States after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.
- [Iran-Israel War: Is Your Flight To Dubai, London Or Mumbai At Risk? Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iran-israel-war-is-your-flight-to-dubai-london-or-mumbai-at-risk-heres-what-we-know/): Ministry of Civil Aviation reported 410 domestic flight cancellations, with 444 cancellations expected on Mar 1 due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
- [Trump Ordered To Ban Anthropic, Later US Military Used Its Claude AI In Iran Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/trump-ordered-to-ban-anthropic-later-us-military-used-its-claude-ai-in-iran-strikes-report/): US defence forces used Anthropic’s AI Claude for airstrikes on Iran, hours after Trump ordered a phase-out and labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk amid rising tensions.
- [‘Will Hit With Force Never Seen Before’: Trump Warns Iran Over Retaliatory Strikes On US Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/will-hit-with-force-never-seen-before-trump-warns-iran-over-retaliatory-strikes-on-us-bases/): Post Content
- [Cheers And Fireworks Across The World As Celebrations Erupt After Khamenei’s Death | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/cheers-and-fireworks-across-the-world-as-celebrations-erupt-after-khameneis-death-videos/): Khamenei’s death on February 28, 2026, at the age of 86 ends a 37-year tenure as Supreme Leader, one of the longest leadership periods in Iran’s history.
- [‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-has-been-provoking-hezbollah-to-react-for-a-while/): ‘Israel has been provoking Hezbollah to react for a while’
- [Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng, officials says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/nearly-170-people-killed-in-attack-in-south-sudans-ruweng-officials-says/): Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state.
- [Qatar, Saudi Arabia Intercept Iranian Drones Targeting Energy Facilities, Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/qatar-saudi-arabia-intercept-iranian-drones-targeting-energy-facilities-bases/): Qatar intercepted two Iranian drones targeting energy facilities on Monday, reporting no casualties.
- [Three US Air Force Fighter Jets 'Mistakenly' Shot Down By Kuwaiti Air Defences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/three-us-air-force-fighter-jets-mistakenly-shot-down-by-kuwaiti-air-defences/): This came after the Kuwaiti Defence Ministry said several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait, but their pilots successfully ejected amid Iranian attacks.
- [Lebanon Bans Hezbollah’s Military Activities, Asks Terror Group To Hand Over Its Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/lebanon-bans-hezbollahs-military-activities-asks-terror-group-to-hand-over-its-weapons/): Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a ban on Hezbollah’s military activities, urging the group to hand over its weapons amid escalating tensions with Israel.
- [Khamenei Assassination Won’t Ease Tensions Or Advance US-Iran Talks: Palestinian Dy FM | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/khamenei-assassination-wont-ease-tensions-or-advance-us-iran-talks-palestinian-dy-fm-exclusive/): Dr Awadallah stressed that India’s voice carries significant moral and political weight and should be used to hold Israel accountable for its non-compliance with international law
- [Saudi Official Accuses US Of Abandoning Allies, Redirecting 'Its Air Defense To Protect Israel'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/saudi-official-accuses-us-of-abandoning-allies-redirecting-its-air-defense-to-protect-israel/): A Saudi official accused the US of abandoning Gulf allies for Israel as Iran targeted Netanyahu’s office; Qatar and Saudi Arabia downed Iranian drones.
- [The rise in war bets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/the-rise-in-war-bets/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the rise in betting on war.
- [India, Canada aim for trade pact by year end, agree uranium deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/india-canada-aim-for-trade-pact-by-year-end-agree-uranium-deal/): Bilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.
- [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/ayatollah-ali-khameneis-assassination-will-likely-backfire-here-is-why/): Assassinations provide a short-term political boost but lead to long-term disaster.
- [Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-death-toll-reaches-555-as-us-israel-escalate-attacks/): Civilian deaths are growing as more attacks are reported in the capital and other parts of the country.
- [Trump’s no-war promise vs Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/trumps-no-war-promise-vs-iran-strikes/): We compare and contrast Trump’s campaign anti-war rhetoric with his decision as president to launch strikes on Iran.
- ['Fast Decisions, Match-winning Partnership': PM Modi's T20 Cricket Analogy For India-Canada Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/fast-decisions-match-winning-partnership-pm-modis-t20-cricket-analogy-for-india-canada-ties/): PM Modi said the recent progress in ties between the two countries marked the beginning of a new chapter.
- [Israel Says It Killed Senior Officials Of Iran's Intelligence Ministry After Striking Tehran HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-says-it-killed-senior-officials-of-irans-intelligence-ministry-after-striking-tehran-hq/): The Israeli military said it has killed Sayed Yahya Hamidi, the Deputy Minister of Intelligence for ‘Israel Affairs’ after striking Iran’s intelligence ministry in Tehran.
- [US' Suicide Drones, Iran's Fateh Ballistic Missile: Inside Countries' Powerful Arsenals Deployed In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-suicide-drones-irans-fateh-ballistic-missile-inside-countries-powerful-arsenals-deployed-in-war/): The Tomahawk Land Attack Missile is one of America’s most powerful precision weapons. Launched from ships or submarines, it can hit targets up to 1,600 kilometres away.
- [Iran Says Netanyahu's Office Targeted In Missile Attack; Israel Calls It 'False Propaganda'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-says-netanyahus-office-targeted-in-missile-attack-israel-calls-it-false-propaganda/): The Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the headquarters of the Israeli air force commander.
- ['What Happened In Oman Not Our Choice': Did Iranian Minister Say Revolutionary Guards Are 'Independent'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-happened-in-oman-not-our-choice-did-iranian-minister-say-revolutionary-guards-are-independent/): About the Iranian drone strikes on Oman, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the civilian government previously instructed the armed forces to be “careful” with chosen targets
- [Like Iran, US Had Led Regime Change In Iraq & Libya Too: Did It Prove To Be Their ‘Greatest Chance’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/like-iran-us-had-led-regime-change-in-iraq-libya-too-did-it-prove-to-be-their-greatest-chance/): US-Israel-Iran war: What happened in Iraq and Libya after the US ensured a regime change there by toppling Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi? News18 explains
- [Indian Crew Member Killed After Drone Boat Hits Oil Tanker Off Oman Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/indian-crew-member-killed-after-drone-boat-hits-oil-tanker-off-oman-coast/): Post Content
- [Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/oil-prices-rise-sharply-after-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.
- [West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/west-african-regional-army-why-thousands-of-soldiers-are-deploying/): How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
- [What Is America's 'Gang of 8', The Secret Group Trump Briefed Before The Iran Strike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-is-americas-gang-of-8-the-secret-group-trump-briefed-before-the-iran-strike/): Trump briefed the Gang of 8 before the Iran strike, highlighting their key role in overseeing sensitive US military actions and the importance of operational secrecy
- [Iran Is Attacking Israel, US In ‘Drizzles’ Unlike Last Year’s 12-Day War: The Strategic Shift Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-is-attacking-israel-us-in-drizzles-unlike-last-years-12-day-war-the-strategic-shift-explained/): Instead of large, highly visible missile barrages like June 2025, Iran is now pursuing a steady, prolonged campaign of smaller, but consistent attacks. The “drizzles” explained
- [Iran-US-Israel War: From Petrol To Gold, These Items Could Get Costlier In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-us-israel-war-from-petrol-to-gold-these-items-could-get-costlier-in-india/): The Iran-Israel-US war may soon hit Indian households, as rising oil prices and supply disruptions could make fuel, LPG, food, gold, travel and electronics more expensive.
- [Not Just Khamenei, These High-Profile Iranian Leaders Have Also Been Killed In US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/not-just-khamenei-these-high-profile-iranian-leaders-have-also-been-killed-in-us-israel-strikes/): Senior commanders and officials such as the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, key defence ministers, military chiefs, and top advisers are also reported killed
- [Nepal rivals rally on final day of poll campaign, PM urges citizens to vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/nepal-rivals-rally-on-final-day-of-poll-campaign-pm-urges-citizens-to-vote/): Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians.
- [‘Not again’: Gaza rushes to stockpile amid Iran war, crossing closures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/not-again-gaza-rushes-to-stockpile-amid-iran-war-crossing-closures/): Crossing closures following US-Israel war with Iran spark panic buying in Gaza, where residents fear food shortages.
- [‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil Refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/missile-debris-sparks-fire-at-saudis-aramco-oil-refinery/): Videos show smoke rising from a refinery operated by Saudi after a fire broke out caused by debris from a missile.
- [Video: US military jet crashes in Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/video-us-military-jet-crashes-in-kuwait/): Video shows the moment a military jet crashed in Kuwait, as the crew ejected from the flaming plane.
- [Which teams are in the T20 World Cup semifinals and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/which-teams-are-in-the-t20-world-cup-semifinals-and-whats-the-schedule/): From schedule and venues to title favourites and their route to the semifinals – Al Jazeera explains it all.
- [Smoke Seen Near US Embassy In Kuwait After Iran Attack; Shelter-In-Place Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/smoke-seen-near-us-embassy-in-kuwait-after-iran-attack-shelter-in-place-warning-issued/): Authorities advised residents to remain indoors, take cover in their residences on the lowest available floor, stay away from windows, and avoid going outside.
- [Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery Hit By Iranian Drone, Ops Halted At World's Largest Oil Hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/saudi-arabias-ras-tanura-refinery-hit-by-iranian-drone-ops-halted-at-worlds-largest-oil-hub/): The attack reflects Tehran’s willingness to target economic chokepoints in retaliation for recent airstrikes, raising concerns about potential escalation in the region
- [Pall Of Grief In This UP Village As It Mourns Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei's Death. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/pall-of-grief-in-this-up-village-as-it-mourns-irans-ayatollah-khameneis-death-heres-why/): Kintur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki mourns Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in US-Israel strikes, recalling ancestral ties.
- [Satellite Images Show Ships Sunk, Major Damage At Iran’s Konarak Naval Base After Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/satellite-images-show-ships-sunk-major-damage-at-irans-konarak-naval-base-after-strikes/): Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil port faced a suspected drone attack; minor damage and fires were contained, no casualties, and operations briefly paused.
- ['Taking Bold Action': US Bombs Iran's Fighter Jets, Drones As West Asia Tensions Escalate | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/taking-bold-action-us-bombs-irans-fighter-jets-drones-as-west-asia-tensions-escalate-video/): US forces destroyed Iranian aircraft and drones amid ongoing West Asia conflict.
- ['Arise, Awake, And Stop Not…': What Carney Said About Swami Vivekananda's Time In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/arise-awake-and-stop-not-what-carney-said-about-swami-vivekanandas-time-in-canada/): Canadian PM Mark Carney used Vivekananda’s oft-quoted words – “arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached” – to describe the partnership between India and his country
- [Dubai-Abu Dhabi News LIVE Updates: UAE Hit By Explosions As Iran Launches Fresh Strikes In Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-updates-uae-hit-by-explosions-as-iran-launches-fresh-strikes-in-retaliation/): Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain War News, Airport Flight Status Today News Live Updates: Iran’s continued and unprecedented bombardment has shaken a Gulf.
- [British military base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/british-military-base-in-cyprus-targeted-in-suspected-drone-attack/): The attack marks the first strike on a British military base in Cyprus since 1986, escalating regional tensions.
- [What we know on day three of US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-we-know-on-day-three-of-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): A day after Iranian supreme leader’s killing was confirmed, attacks are reported in Dubai, Cyprus and across the region.
- [Several Airlines Cancel Flights Worldwide Amid Iran Conflict, Thousands Of Flyers Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/several-airlines-cancel-flights-worldwide-amid-iran-conflict-thousands-of-flyers-stranded/): For a third straight day, key hubs in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi stayed shut after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.
- [‘Dictator Is Dead’: Australian Journalist Rita Panahi, Who Fled Iran, Reacts to Khamenei’s Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/dictator-is-dead-australian-journalist-rita-panahi-who-fled-iran-reacts-to-khameneis-killing/): Rita Panahi is an Australian conservative commentator and TV host of Iranian descent, born in the United States. She fled Iran as a child refugee.
- [Melania Trump Set To Lead UN Security Council Meeting Amid Global Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/melania-trump-set-to-lead-un-security-council-meeting-amid-global-tensions/): Melania Trump will chair a historic UNSC meeting as the US assumes the presidency, highlighting education for tolerance amid rising US-UN tensions and policy shifts.
- [Iran’s Fattah-2 Not Same As Pakistan’s That India Shot Down In Op Sindoor: Know Hypersonic Missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/irans-fattah-2-not-same-as-pakistans-that-india-shot-down-in-op-sindoor-know-hypersonic-missile/): Evades 10 Rockets, Hits Target With Precision: How is Iran’s Fattah 2, which reportedly debuted in Israel war, different from Pakistan’s? The weapons Iran possesses, explained
- [‘West Asia Situation A Matter Of Concern’: PM Modi Stresses Diplomacy, Vows To Protect Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/west-asia-situation-a-matter-of-concern-pm-modi-stresses-diplomacy-vows-to-protect-indians/): The Prime Minister added that India is in contact with several countries to ensure the safety and security of Indian citizens affected by the situation.
- ['Partnership Between Two Confident Countries': Canada's Carney After Meeting PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/partnership-between-two-confident-countries-canadas-carney-after-meeting-pm-modi/): Post Content
- [Iran’s Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/irans-larijani-refutes-claims-tehran-pushed-to-resume-us-talks/): The comments come after US media reported a diplomatic push following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
- [Blasts shake Qatar, UAE, Kuwait as Iran’s retaliatory strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/blasts-shake-qatar-uae-kuwait-as-irans-retaliatory-strikes-continue/): Iran’s retaliatory attacks on US assets in the region continue for a third day as fears of a prolonged conflict rise.
- [‘I Got Him Before He Got Me’: Trump On Death Of Khamenei In Joint US-Israel Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/i-got-him-before-he-got-me-trump-on-death-of-khamenei-in-joint-us-israel-strike/): The US president’s reference to “they tried twice” alludes to what American intelligence agencies reportedly assessed as a 2024 plot linked to Iran to target him.
- [Hezbollah Parliamentary Chief Mohammad Raad Killed In Israeli Airstrikes On Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/hezbollah-parliamentary-chief-mohammad-raad-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-beirut/): The IDF confirmed that it struck “several senior Hezbollah terrorists” and a “central terrorist” but did not officially name Raad.
- [Iran To Israel In 12 Minutes? The Trajectory And Power Of Ballistic Missiles Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-to-israel-in-12-minutes-the-trajectory-and-power-of-ballistic-missiles-explained/): Ballistic missiles travel at extremely high speeds. How long does it take for a ballistic missile to reach Israel from Iran? Explained
- [Why A Karnataka Village Is Mourning Khamenei, A Leader 3,000 Miles Away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-a-karnataka-village-is-mourning-khamenei-a-leader-3000-miles-away/): Khamenei had inaugurated the Imam Khomeini Hospital in this village. For the people, he wasn’t just a political figure but a “Religious Guru” who had walked and blessed their soil.
- [Why Saudi Arabia Is The Quiet Power Broker Shaping The Iran-Israel-US War & Global Oil Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-saudi-arabia-is-the-quiet-power-broker-shaping-the-iran-israel-us-war-global-oil-markets/): Saudi Arabia remains the world’s largest ‘swing producer’, capable of increasing or reducing oil supply. In a tense geopolitical situation, this capacity becomes geopolitical power
- [US F-15 Crashes In Kuwait: All You Need To Know About The Fighter Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-f-15-crashes-in-kuwait-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-fighter-jet/): Iran claims it downed a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle over Iraqi airspace near Kuwait. Here is everything you need to know about the aircraft behind the headline.
- [US Embassy Suspends Services In Pakistan After Violent Protests Over Khamenei’s Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-embassy-suspends-services-in-pakistan-after-violent-protests-over-khameneis-killing/): The US Embassy advised American citizens in Pakistan to avoid large gatherings, review personal security plans, and monitor local media for updates.
- [US F-15 Fighter Jet Downed Over Kuwait; Video Shows Pilot’s Dramatic Escape Through The Flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-f-15-fighter-jet-downed-over-kuwait-video-shows-pilots-dramatic-escape-through-the-flames/): As per reports, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before the crash.
- ['Delusional Fantasies': Iranian Security Council Secretary Says Tehran Will Not Negotiate With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/delusional-fantasies-iranian-security-council-secretary-says-tehran-will-not-negotiate-with-us/): Ali Larijani rejected US negotiations, accusing Trump of “delusional fantasies” and blaming him for chaos.
- [Viral Video Shows Iranian Missile Evades 10 Interceptors Before Hitting Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/viral-video-shows-iranian-missile-evades-10-interceptors-before-hitting-target/): A viral video shows an Iranian missile evading over 10 interceptors and striking Jerusalem. Speculation links it to the Fattah-2.
- [Explosions In Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Jerusalem, Sirens In Tel Aviv As Iran Intensifies Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/explosions-in-abu-dhabi-dubai-doha-jerusalem-sirens-in-tel-aviv-as-iran-intensifies-strikes/): Explosions were also heard in Jerusalem after the Israeli military said it had identified missiles launched from Iran, triggering air raid sirens.
- [Khamenei Killing: Pakistan In Crisis As Shia Protests, Border Flashpoints Deepen Instability | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/khamenei-killing-pakistan-in-crisis-as-shia-protests-border-flashpoints-deepen-instability-exclusive/): The killing of Khamenei has sparked Shia protests from Karachi to Gilgit-Baltistan, with security forces imposing curfews in sensitive areas and invoking Section 144 nationwide
- [Iran Fallout: Marine Guards Open Fire, US Cancels Visa Services In Pakistan As Protests Rage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-fallout-marine-guards-open-fire-us-cancels-visa-services-in-pakistan-as-protests-rage/): Security forces reportedly killed 17 Shia protesters in Skardu and Gilgit, while 12 people were shot dead during protests in Islamabad
- [After Iran’s salvo hit their skylines, will Gulf states enter the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/after-irans-salvo-hit-their-skylines-will-gulf-states-enter-the-war/): Gulf states face an impossible choice after Iranian attacks: remain passive, or risk being seen as fighting with Israel.
- [Analysis: Khamenei’s killing leaves Iran’s ‘axis’ in disarray](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/analysis-khameneis-killing-leaves-irans-axis-in-disarray/): While Tehran warns it will ‘burn everything’, its proxies face a choice between suicidal revenge and local survival.
- [Iran In Survival Mode As Power Struggle Deepens After Khamenei’s Death In US‑Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-in-survival-mode-as-power-struggle-deepens-after-khameneis-death-in-us-israel-strikes/): Iran War: Despite the death of its leader, Iran’s governing system remains intact. The military and the IRGC remain united and in control of the country’s security apparatus.
- ['Precision Strikes': Taliban Hits Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase, Quetta Headquarters In 'Open War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/precision-strikes-taliban-hits-pakistans-nur-khan-airbase-quetta-headquarters-in-open-war/): The airbase is considered a critical hub for Pakistan’s air mobility assets & plays a key logistical role in supporting Pakistan Army General HQ infrastructure in Rawalpindi
- [Subtle Message To US? Decoding UAE's Warning Against Using Region As Arena For 'Settling Disputes'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/subtle-message-to-us-decoding-uaes-warning-against-using-region-as-arena-for-settling-disputes/): The UAE condemned Iran’s missile attacks as a flagrant violation, closed its embassy in Tehran, and warned of grave regional consequences amid escalating strikes across West Asia.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/al-jazeera-reports-from-beirut-as-residents-flee-following-israeli-strikes/): Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are leaving areas in Beirut following Israeli strikes and forced displacement.
- [Israeli Strikes Hit Tehran's Gandhi Hospital; Videos Show Chaos And Damage Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israeli-strikes-hit-tehrans-gandhi-hospital-videos-show-chaos-and-damage-inside/): The incident took place on the second day of a joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Three US Soldiers Killed In Iran Conflict, Trump Says ‘There May Be More’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/three-us-soldiers-killed-in-iran-conflict-trump-says-there-may-be-more/): US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in the Middle East, announced the deaths in a post on X but did not disclose when or where they occurred.
- [Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal’s next prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/balen-shah-rapper-mayor-nepals-next-prime-minister/): His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal’s top job.
- [Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel Claims All Senior Leaders Of Iran’s 'Axis Of Terror' Killed; Kuwait Intercepts Aerial Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-israel-claims-all-senior-leaders-of-irans-axis-of-terror-killed-kuwait-intercepts-aerial-targets/): US Israel Iran War News Today Live Updates: The UAE has announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran after attacks by Iran.
- [‘Cut Off The Head Of The Snake’: US Says Iran's Revolutionary Guards HQ Destroyed In Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/cut-off-the-head-of-the-snake-us-says-irans-revolutionary-guards-hq-destroyed-in-strikes/): US Central Command announced the destruction of the IRGC headquarters, marking a decisive blow in ongoing hostilities. CENTCOM cited over 1,000 American deaths by IRGC in 47 years.
- [‘It’s A Big Country’: Trump Warns Iran Conflict May Last 4 Weeks As Operation Epic Fury Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/its-a-big-country-trump-warns-iran-conflict-may-last-4-weeks-as-operation-epic-fury-continues/): More than 200 people have died as fighting intensified after coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.
- [Glittering Skyline To Smoke Plumes: Before-After Satellite Images Reveal Impact Of Iran Attacks On Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/glittering-skyline-to-smoke-plumes-before-after-satellite-images-reveal-impact-of-iran-attacks-on-dubai/): The smoke appeared after Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles toward Gulf states in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Mark Carney’s India Visit LIVE Updates: Canada PM Arrives In Delhi, To Hold Talks With PM Modi On Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/mark-carneys-india-visit-live-updates-canada-pm-arrives-in-delhi-to-hold-talks-with-pm-modi-on-trade/): Mark Carney India Visit Live Updates: Apart from bilateral matters, the Canada PM and PM Narendra Modi will discuss regional and global developments.
- [Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah fires rockets in Iran war retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-bombs-beirut-after-hezbollah-fires-rockets-in-iran-war-retaliation/): Israel has carried out heavy strikes in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.
- [‘Until Objectives Achieved…’: Trump Vows To Continue Attacks On Iran, Warns More US Deaths Likely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/until-objectives-achieved-trump-vows-to-continue-attacks-on-iran-warns-more-us-deaths-likely/): Trump said combat operations were continuing “in full force” and could last around four weeks. “Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends,” he added.
- [Israeli Strikes Target Beirut Suburbs After Hezbollah Fires Rockets, Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israeli-strikes-target-beirut-suburbs-after-hezbollah-fires-rockets-drones/): Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israel, escalating tensions and cross-border violence.
- [‘Safety Of Civilians A Priority’: PM Modi Speaks To Israeli PM Netanyahu Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/safety-of-civilians-a-priority-pm-modi-speaks-to-israeli-pm-netanyahu-amid-west-asia-crisis/): Prime Minister Modi said he conveyed India’s concerns over the latest developments and highlighted the importance of protecting civilians.
- [UAE Shuts Embassy In Tehran, Summons Iranian Envoy Over Missile Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/uae-shuts-embassy-in-tehran-summons-iranian-envoy-over-missile-strikes/): According to the defence ministry, the UAE detected 165 ballistic missiles, intercepting 152, and shot down more than 500 Iranian drones.
- [UK PM Starmer says US can use UK bases for ‘defensive strikes’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/uk-pm-starmer-says-us-can-use-uk-bases-for-defensive-strikes-on-iran/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he’s accepted a request from the US to let his country’s military bases be used.
- [Dramatic moment Iran’s retaliatory missile barrage hits Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/dramatic-moment-irans-retaliatory-missile-barrage-hits-israel/): Israelis filmed the moment an Iranian missile broke through Israel’s air defence systems to strike a target.
- [Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah launches rocket attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-bombs-beirut-after-hezbollah-launches-rocket-attack/): Hezbollah says its attack is in response to the killing of Iran’s Khamenei and ‘in defence of Lebanon and its people’.
- [Fury on Pakistan streets, 20 dead, after US-Israel strike kills Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/fury-on-pakistan-streets-20-dead-after-us-israel-strike-kills-khamenei/): At least 20 people killed across Pakistan as demonstrations over strike on Tehran spiral into violence.
- [Iraqi police disperse pro-Iran protesters near US embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iraqi-police-disperse-pro-iran-protesters-near-us-embassy/): Iraqi riot police fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters near the US embassy in Baghdad.
- [Tehran comes under attack from new round of Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/tehran-comes-under-attack-from-new-round-of-israeli-strikes/): Videos show heavy bombardment of Tehran after Israel’s military said it had launched another wave of attacks on Iran.
- [Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/poll-suggests-only-a-quarter-of-americans-support-attacks-on-iran/): US lawmakers heap pressure on Trump following the first US soldier deaths after Khamenei’s killing.
- [Netanyahu vows increasing strikes on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/netanyahu-vows-increasing-strikes-on-tehran/): Israel’s prime minister says strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days, with US support.
- [Abu Dhabi Orders Free Hotel Extensions For Guests Stuck Amid Conflict, Netizens Hail Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/abu-dhabi-orders-free-hotel-extensions-for-guests-stuck-amid-conflict-netizens-hail-move/): The move comes as airspace closure linked to the Iran–Israel escalation have left an estimated around 20,000 tourists and transit passengers stranded in the UAE.
- [UK Allows US To Use British Bases Against Iran For ‘Limited Defensive Purpose’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/uk-allows-us-to-use-british-bases-against-iran-for-limited-defensive-purpose/): Keir Starmer emphasised that Iran had retaliated by launching sustained attacks across the region and its missiles had hit airports and hotels where British citizens were staying.
- [Gunman kills two in Texas bar shooting, FBI probing ‘terrorism’ link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/gunman-kills-two-in-texas-bar-shooting-fbi-probing-terrorism-link/): Suspect fired from SUV, then got out of the vehicle and opened fire with a rifle before being killed by officers.
- [What are Iran’s weapons as it fights the US and Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-are-irans-weapons-as-it-fights-the-us-and-israel/): Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?
- [Spanish Prime Minister condemns war on Iran as breach of international law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/spanish-prime-minister-condemns-war-on-iran-as-breach-of-international-law/): Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the US-Israel war on Iran as a breach of international law.
- [US, Israel attack Iran live: Trump vows to avenge 3 American soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-israel-attack-iran-live-trump-vows-to-avenge-3-american-soldiers/): Trump says attacks on Iran will continue until all of his objectives are met, as Tehran keeps up raids on US assets.
- [Hezbollah promises to confront US, Israel over Khamenei killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/hezbollah-promises-to-confront-us-israel-over-khamenei-killing/): The Lebanese armed group has not taken action against Israel or US assets since the attacks on Iran began on Saturday.
- [Baby and patients evacuated as Israel attacks Tehran hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/baby-and-patients-evacuated-as-israel-attacks-tehran-hospital/): A baby in an incubator was evacuated along with patients from the Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran after strikes.
- [Trump says likely more US casualties, attacks on Iran will continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/trump-says-likely-more-us-casualties-attacks-on-iran-will-continue/): President Donald Trump has ⁠warned combat ⁠operations against Iran will continue until ‘all objectives ‌are achieved’.
- [Iranian ballistic missile strike on West Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iranian-ballistic-missile-strike-on-west-jerusalem/): Several people have been injured after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a road in West Jerusalem.
- [Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran, says more US troops ‘likely’ to die](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/trump-vows-to-continue-attacks-on-iran-says-more-us-troops-likely-to-die/): US president says attacks will continue until ‘all objectives’ are met, despite earlier floating diplomatic off-ramps.
- [Iranian missiles light up skies over Israel, occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/iranian-missiles-light-up-skies-over-israel-occupied-west-bank/): Iranian missiles were seen over Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank, reportedly breaking through Israeli defences.
- [Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/01/blasts-heard-in-kabul-as-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-continues/): Kabul reports a thwarted strike on Bagram air base as international calls for a ceasefire go unheeded.
- [Satellite Image Shows Major Damage At Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura After Iran Drone Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/satellite-image-shows-major-damage-at-saudi-arabias-ras-tanura-after-iran-drone-strike/): Satellite images show Iranian drone attack damage at Ras Tanura refinery, disrupting Aramco and raising fears of Middle East conflict and energy turmoil.
- [‘No So-Called Iranian Threat’: Araghchi Slams US Over ‘War Of Choice’ As Rubio Defends Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/no-so-called-iranian-threat-araghchi-slams-us-over-war-of-choice-as-rubio-defends-strikes/): In a post on X, Araghchi said, “Rubio admitted what we all knew: U.S. has entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel. There was never any so-called Iranian ‘threat’.”
- [Israel Hacked Tehran’s Traffic Cameras To Track Khamenei, Senior Iranian Officials: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/israel-hacked-tehrans-traffic-cameras-to-track-khamenei-senior-iranian-officials-report/): Iran’s cameras are believed to be part of the state’s surveillance system used to identify and track protesters and opponents of the regime.
- [Trump Ends Boycott, Will Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner For First Time As President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-ends-boycott-will-attend-white-house-correspondents-dinner-for-first-time-as-president/): White House Correspondents’ Association president Weijia Jiang welcomed Trump’s decision, saying the organisation was happy he had accepted the invitation.
- [Shutdown of Hormuz Strait raises fears of soaring oil prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/shutdown-of-hormuz-strait-raises-fears-of-soaring-oil-prices/): Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.
- [‘We Would Suffer If…’: Marco Rubio Says Israel's Strike Plan Triggered US Attack On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/we-would-suffer-if-marco-rubio-says-israels-strike-plan-triggered-us-attack-on-iran/): Rubio said that Iranian commanders had been instructed to automatically respond against US if Iran came under attack. “We were not going to sit there and absorb a blow,” he said.
- [‘DEPART NOW’: US Tells Americans In West Asia To Leave Immediately Amid Conflict With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/depart-now-us-tells-americans-in-west-asia-to-leave-immediately-amid-conflict-with-iran/): Advisory applies to Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
- [‘These People Are Sick And Demented’: Trump Blasts Democrats Over Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/these-people-are-sick-and-demented-trump-blasts-democrats-over-iran-strikes/): Trump defends US-Israel strikes on Iran, criticises Democrats’ opposition, cites State of the Union, and says ending Iran Deal stopped nuclear weapons.
- ['Iran Can't Have A Nuclear Weapon': Vance Clarifies US Stance Amid Tensions In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-cant-have-a-nuclear-weapon-vance-clarifies-us-stance-amid-tensions-in-middle-east/): Vance stated that the US has a much greater capacity to damage the Iranian nuclear programme and are not going to allow them to have a nuclear weapon. 
- [‘Not An Endless War But A Gateway To Peace’: Netanyahu Backs Iran Strike, Praises Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/not-an-endless-war-but-a-gateway-to-peace-netanyahu-backs-iran-strike-praises-trump/): Netanyahu calls the military action against Iran a gateway to peace, credits joint action with Trump for Abraham Accords, and urges continued cooperation for regional stability.
- [How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-much-could-the-iran-war-cost-the-us-heres-what-we-know/): Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
- [US kamikaze drone found on farmland in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-kamikaze-drone-found-on-farmland-in-iraq/): An unexploded US kamikaze drone was found on farmland in Western Iraq on Monday.
- [US Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh hit by drones, fire reported: Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-embassy-in-saudi-capital-riyadh-hit-by-drones-fire-reported-ministry/): Saudi Defence Ministry says fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only ‘minor’ damage.
- [Israeli attacks kill dozens of people across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/israeli-attacks-kill-dozens-of-people-across-lebanon/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 50 people. It says the strikes are a response to Hezbollah rockets.
- ['You'll Find Out Soon': Trump Warns Iran Of US Response After Drones Hit Embassy In Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/youll-find-out-soon-trump-warns-iran-of-us-response-after-drones-hit-embassy-in-riyadh/): Trump’s statement came after US Embassy in Riyadh and Kuwait were struck by Iranian drones.
- [‘Will Set It Ablaze…’: Iran Vows To Attack Any Ship Trying To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/will-set-it-ablaze-iran-vows-to-attack-any-ship-trying-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/): A senior official of Iran’s IRGC said the country would use force to block traffic through the strait, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
- [Six US Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises After Iran Strike In Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/six-us-troops-killed-as-death-toll-rises-after-iran-strike-in-kuwait/): The fatalities resulted from a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift tactical operations center at the civilian Shuaiba port in Kuwait on Sunday morning
- [Golestan Palace majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/golestan-palace-majorly-damaged-in-us-israeli-strikes-on-tehran/): Tehran’s historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage after US-Israeli strikes.
- [‘Soon Peace Will Be Yours’: Melania Trump Leads UN Security Council Amid Middle East Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/soon-peace-will-be-yours-melania-trump-leads-un-security-council-amid-middle-east-tensions/): It marked the first time a spouse of a serving world leader has presided over a session of the Council, the UN body charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- [Flights From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Land In India As Airlines Begin Limited Operations Amid Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/flights-from-dubai-abu-dhabi-land-in-india-as-airlines-begin-limited-operations-amid-conflict/): An Emirates flight, landed at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, while the first flight from Abu Dhabi touched down at Kempegowda International Airport.
- [Witness describes Israeli-US ‘double-tap’ strike on downtown Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/witness-describes-israeli-us-double-tap-strike-on-downtown-tehran/): A witness says the US and Israel bombed civilians in Tehran, as they rushed to help survivors from another bombing.
- [Iranian missiles, interceptions seen over Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iranian-missiles-interceptions-seen-over-israel/): Missiles were seen over Israel after the Israeli military said it had identified a new wave launched from Iran.
- [Iran live news: Israel bombs Tehran, Beirut; Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-live-news-israel-bombs-tehran-beirut-strait-of-hormuz-closed/): Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.
- [US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-urges-citizens-to-immediately-leave-over-a-dozen-middle-east-countries/): The latest advisory includes Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a State Department official.
- [US’s Rubio tries to justify attacks on Iran as driven by self-defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uss-rubio-tries-to-justify-attacks-on-iran-as-driven-by-self-defence/): Marco Rubio has tried to justify the coordinated attacks with Israel on Iran since Saturday as driven by self-defence.
- [UN chief calls for ‘way out’ of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/un-chief-calls-for-way-out-of-iran-war/): ‘What is needed now in the region more than anything, is a way out.’
- [Melania Trump chairs UN meeting on children days after Iran school strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/melania-trump-chairs-un-meeting-on-children-days-after-iran-school-strike/): US First Lady Melania Trump has presided over a UN Security Council meeting focusing on children in conflict.
- [US Embassy In Kuwait Struck By Drones, Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-embassy-in-kuwait-struck-by-drones-warning-issued/): The embassy warned of ongoing missile threats and urged residents to shelter and stay alert.
- [New wave of heavy Israeli strikes hit Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/new-wave-of-heavy-israeli-strikes-hit-tehran/): A new wave of heavy Israeli air strikes have hit multiple parts of Tehran.
- [Iran says will attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-says-will-attack-any-ship-trying-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the IRGC’s commander-in-chief, reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is ‘closed’.
- [What dangers does the Iran war pose for Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-dangers-does-the-iran-war-pose-for-israel/): Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks.
- [Rubio Says Military Op In Iran Targets Missile, Naval Capabilities As Sixth American Soldier Dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/rubio-says-military-op-in-iran-targets-missile-naval-capabilities-as-sixth-american-soldier-dies/): Israel says strikes in Tehran hit intelligence hubs and missile launchers as officials expect Iran’s ballistic fire to drop within 24 hours.
- [Rubio suggests US strikes on Iran were influenced by Israeli plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/rubio-suggests-us-strikes-on-iran-were-influenced-by-israeli-plans/): Secretary of state says he hopes Iranian people would overthrow regime as US military says six service members killed.
- [Anti-war candidates pose early test for US Democrats after attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/anti-war-candidates-pose-early-test-for-us-democrats-after-attacks-on-iran/): Nida Alla, Kat Abughazaleh among those seeking new aims for Dems in midterms, including abolishing ICE and ending wars.
- [US-Israeli strikes hit housing, hospitals, and more in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-israeli-strikes-hit-housing-hospitals-and-more-in-tehran/): The damage from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran is growing, with hits on housing, hospitals, police stations, and more.
- [Spain refuses to let US use bases for Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/spain-refuses-to-let-us-use-bases-for-iran-attacks/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- [US Mission Temporarily Shuts Peshawar Consulate Amid Pro-Iran Protests In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-mission-temporarily-shuts-peshawar-consulate-amid-pro-iran-protests-in-pakistan/): Washington shut the Peshawar consulate and limited staff movements nationwide, advising Americans in Pakistan to avoid crowds and monitor local updates.
- [Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/trump-says-iran-war-projected-to-last-4-to-5-weeks-could-go-far-longer/): In latest statement, Trump says US was ‘very nearly under threat’ from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
- [US and Israeli interests may soon diverge on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/us-and-israeli-interests-may-soon-diverge-on-iran/): Trump and Netanyahu are in this war for very different reasons. And that will soon show.
- [Netanyahu: Iran would ‘threaten all of humanity’ with nuclear weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/netanyahu-iran-would-threaten-all-of-humanity-with-nuclear-weapon/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Beit Shemesh site where an Iranian missile strike killed 9 people.
- [Only One In Four Americans Approve US Strikes On Iran, Poll Suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/only-one-in-four-americans-approve-us-strikes-on-iran-poll-suggests/): Only 27% of Americans approve US strikes on Iran, while 56% believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters Ipsos poll.
- [Netanyahu Makes Public Appearance Hours After Iran Claims Missile Strike On His Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/netanyahu-makes-public-appearance-hours-after-iran-claims-missile-strike-on-his-office/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Monday claimed responsibility for missile strikes targeting the office of Israeli Prime Minister.
- [‘This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/this-war-might-push-iran-to-a-bomb-faster/): Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity.
- [France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/france-to-increase-nuclear-warheads-lend-nuclear-aircraft-to-europe-allies/): Macron’s ‘advanced deterrence’ will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
- [Trump: this was the best chance to strike Iran’s ‘sick and sinister regime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/trump-this-was-the-best-chance-to-strike-irans-sick-and-sinister-regime/): US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
- [Why QatarEnergy’s LNG production halt could shake up global gas markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-qatarenergys-lng-production-halt-could-shake-up-global-gas-markets/): Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world’s LNG. If that’s off the table, countries must scramble for the remaining gas.
- ['We're Ready For You': Zardari In Pakistan's Parliament, India Slams His 'Warning' As 'Defensive Posturing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/were-ready-for-you-zardari-in-pakistans-parliament-india-slams-his-warning-as-defensive-posturing/): Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari’s speech was met with swift dismissal by Indian intelligence, who said it is nothing more than aggressive posturing and diplomatic overtures
- [Dubai Airport Resumes Limited Operations Amid Conflict, Prioritises Repatriation Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/dubai-airport-resumes-limited-operations-amid-conflict-prioritises-repatriation-flights/): Full normal operations are not expected to resume immediately and could face further delays depending on the evolving security situation.
- [‘I'm Not Bored’: Trump Says US Has Capability To Continue Iran Op Beyond Planned Four Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/im-not-bored-trump-says-us-has-capability-to-continue-iran-op-beyond-planned-four-weeks/): Trump addressed the ongoing military operations against Iran, stating that the United States is already ahead of its projected timeline for the conflict.
- [Lebanese civilians flee amid deadly Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/lebanese-civilians-flee-amid-deadly-israeli-strikes-on-beirut-suburbs/): Highways gridlocked as thousands evacuate during Israel’s deadliest Lebanon assault in over a year, killing 31 people.
- [‘Speed, surprise, and violence of action’: how US launched attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/speed-surprise-and-violence-of-action-how-us-launched-attack-on-iran/): Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US General Dan Caine detailed how American forces launched attacks on Iran.
- [Starmer lets US use bases for Iran clash: UK’s military, legal quagmire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/starmer-lets-us-use-bases-for-iran-clash-uks-military-legal-quagmire/): A drone strike at a British base in Cyprus has highlighted the UK’s precarious in US attacks on Iran.
- [Protests across India against Khamenei’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/protests-across-india-against-khameneis-killing/): Protests erupt across India after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.
- [How the US hit Iran with a banned AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/how-the-us-hit-iran-with-a-banned-ai/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over how AI should be used in warfare.
- ['Chāy' In Conflict: Why Assam Orthodox Tea Exporters Are Worried About Iran's Favourite Comfort Drink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/chay-in-conflict-why-assam-orthodox-tea-exporters-are-worried-about-irans-favourite-comfort-drink/): Exporters of the Assam Orthodox tea said while there is still some breathing space, shipments could face a serious setback if the ongoing conflict in Iran continues
- [Donald Trump Says US Ensuring Iranian Regime Stops Funding Proxy Groups In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/donald-trump-says-us-ensuring-iranian-regime-stops-funding-proxy-groups-in-west-asia/): Donald Trump Says US Ensuring Iranian Regime Stops Funding Proxy Groups In West Asia
- [Iran demands international action after attacks impact hospitals, schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/iran-demands-international-action-after-attacks-impact-hospitals-schools/): Hospitals across Iran have been damaged by US, Israeli strikes – but no reports of direct hits yet.
- [Qatar says it downed two Iranian fighter jets as conflict widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/qatar-says-it-downed-two-iranian-fighter-jets-as-conflict-widens/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Sikh group in Canada slams India over new report into 2023 activist killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/sikh-group-in-canada-slams-india-over-new-report-into-2023-activist-killing/): Globe and Mail report alleges Indian consular officials in Vancouver tied to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s assassination.
- [Starmer says UK involvement in US strikes on Iran is ‘defensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/starmer-says-uk-involvement-in-us-strikes-on-iran-is-defensive/): Keir Starmer framed his decision to allow US use of British military bases to strike Iran as “defensive.”
- [THAAD To Iron Dome: Inside Air Defence Systems Countering Iranian Attacks As West Asia Burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/thaad-to-iron-dome-inside-air-defence-systems-countering-iranian-attacks-as-west-asia-burns/): From THAAD and Patriot to Iron Dome and Iron Sling, a look at the missile defence systems countries in West Asia are relying on.
- [Border Clashes To Full Military Confrontation: Why Pakistan And Afghanistan Are Battling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/border-clashes-to-full-military-confrontation-why-pakistan-and-afghanistan-are-battling/): Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered their most serious military confrontation in years. A look at why the two neighbours are battling each other.
- [UK PM Starmer 'Stands By' Decision To Stay Out Of US-Israel Strikes On Iran Amid Trump Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/uk-pm-starmer-stands-by-decision-to-stay-out-of-us-israel-strikes-on-iran-amid-trump-criticism/): Starmer confirmed that UK military bases in Cyprus are not used by US bombers against Iran.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi Begin Limited Flight Operations After Iran Conflict Disrupts Air Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/dubai-abu-dhabi-begin-limited-flight-operations-after-iran-conflict-disrupts-air-travel/): United Arab Emirates resumes limited flights amid Gulf tensions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports restart operations.
- [Three US fighter jets ‘mistakenly’ shot down over Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/three-us-fighter-jets-mistakenly-shot-down-over-kuwait/): CENTCOM says three fighter jets ‘mistakenly shot down’. Kuwait investigating cause of incident.
- [Why killing Khamenei isn’t the death of Iran’s Islamic Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-killing-khamenei-isnt-the-death-of-irans-islamic-republic/): US officials have celebrated the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader as the end of the Islamic Republic.
- [Qatar halts natural gas production after Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/qatar-halts-natural-gas-production-after-iranian-attacks/): Qatar is halting liquid natural gas (LNG) production because of Iranian attacks on key facilities.
- [Putin Calls For Ceasefire In Middle East During Calls With UAE, Qatar Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/putin-calls-for-ceasefire-in-middle-east-during-calls-with-uae-qatar-leaders/): Putin called for a Middle East ceasefire after US and Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei and Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, escalating tensions.
- [Israeli Military Says Iran Operation Likely To Last Over A Week As Conflict In West Asia Widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israeli-military-says-iran-operation-likely-to-last-over-a-week-as-conflict-in-west-asia-widens/): The IDF said the campaign aims to inflict a major blow on Tehran as strikes expand across Iran and the region, with Trump saying the conflict could last “four weeks”.
- [India, Canada Seal Key Deals On Uranium, Critical Minerals; Eye $50 Billion Trade By 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/india-canada-seal-key-deals-on-uranium-critical-minerals-eye-50-billion-trade-by-2030/): A standout achievement of the talks was the landmark USD 2.6 billion uranium supply deal, which will support India’s growing civil nuclear energy sector.
- [Netanyahu Thanks PM Modi For Standing With Israel Amid West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/netanyahu-thanks-pm-modi-for-standing-with-israel-amid-west-asia-conflict/): Netanyahu discussed West Asia tensions with PM Modi, thanking him for supporting the Jewish people in their fight against Iran.
- [‘Outrage over US-Israel attacks on Iran may have sparked violence in Texas’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/outrage-over-us-israel-attacks-on-iran-may-have-sparked-violence-in-texas/): Javed Ali warns that anger over US-Israel attacks on Iran may be fuelling ‘homegrown violence’.
- [Video shows Iranian missile strike hit Beersheba, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/video-shows-iranian-missile-strike-hit-beersheba-israel/): CCTV footage shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a neighbourhood in Beersheba, Israel.
- [Hegseth: US didn’t start war with Iran, but we are ‘finishing it’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/hegseth-us-didnt-start-war-with-iran-but-we-are-finishing-it/): Blaming Iran for previous attacks on Americans in the region, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent strikes.
- [What is Iran’s military strategy? How has it changed since June 2025 war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-is-irans-military-strategy-how-has-it-changed-since-june-2025-war/): Defence analysts tell Al Jazeera that Iran has revised its military strategy since 12-day war with Israel.
- [Saudi, Israel Supported US Against Iran: Are They Friends Now? What About Palestine? Ties Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/saudi-israel-supported-us-against-iran-are-they-friends-now-what-about-palestine-ties-explained/): While Israel and Saudi are operating as a tacit “quasi-alliance” against Iran, formal diplomatic normalisation remains stalled due to the unresolved Palestinian conflict
- [In Closed-Door Congress Briefing, Pentagon Says It Had No Intel Iran Planned To Strike First: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/in-closed-door-congress-briefing-pentagon-says-it-had-no-intel-iran-planned-to-strike-first-report/): Pentagon officials acknowledged there were no clear signs Tehran intended to launch a first attack against the United States.
- [Gas Prices In Europe Surge Nearly 50% After Qatar, Producer Of 20% Of Global LNG, Halts Output](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/gas-prices-in-europe-surge-nearly-50-after-qatar-producer-of-20-of-global-lng-halts-output/): European gas prices jumped after the suspension at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, key nodes in Qatar’s LNG export network.
- [‘We Didn’t Start War, We’re Finishing It’: US Defence Chief’s Warning To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/we-didnt-start-war-were-finishing-it-us-defence-chiefs-warning-to-iran/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran has long waged a savage and one-sided war against America, and hailed Operation Epic Fury as retribution.
- [Ayatollah Khamenei's Wife Killed In US-Israeli Attack: Iran's State Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/ayatollah-khameneis-wife-killed-in-us-israeli-attack-irans-state-media/): Iran’s state media, Press TV, announced on Monday that she had “attained martyrdom” following the attack.
- [RA-01 Is Israel’s Deadly Weapon Against Iran: The Drone That Remains Invisible Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/ra-01-is-israels-deadly-weapon-against-iran-the-drone-that-remains-invisible-explained/): RA-01 Israel’s Deadly Weapon Against Iran: Drone is capable of taking long routes to avoid enemy air defences & can launch standoff cruise missiles from outside adversary airspace
- [4 Troops Killed, 3 Jets Shot Down: What Are The US Losses So Far In Iran Conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/4-troops-killed-3-jets-shot-down-what-are-the-us-losses-so-far-in-iran-conflict/): US President Donald Trump has vowed to avenge the four US deaths, but warned the American public to “expect casualties” as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ continues
- [Man Goes On Stabbing Spree In Scotland, Injuring Two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/man-goes-on-stabbing-spree-in-scotland-injuring-two/): Armed police responded after a man with knives injured two people and was chased away when he tried to enter a school.
- [Israel intensifies war on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-intensifies-war-on-lebanon-after-hezbollah-attack/): Israel’s response to Hezbollah attack kills at least 31 people and leads to mass displacement in Lebanon.
- [Gas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/gas-prices-soar-as-qatarenergy-halts-lng-production-after-iran-attacks/): This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the temporary closure of one of its largest oil facilities following drone attacks.
- [Will the US-Israeli attacks impact Iran’s participation in World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/will-the-us-israeli-attacks-impact-irans-participation-in-world-cup-2026/): With World Cup cohost US and Iran engaged in conflict, Team Melli’s tournament participation is thrown into doubt.
- [Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/pakistan-calls-troops-orders-3-day-curfew-as-24-killed-in-pro-iran-rallies/): Army deployed and few areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after violence over Khamenei’s killing.
- [Why Iran's Elite Force Has Turned Strait Of Hormuz Into 'Strategic Weapon': An Indian Intelligence Assessment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-irans-elite-force-has-turned-strait-of-hormuz-into-strategic-weapon-an-indian-intelligence-assessment/): Indian intelligence said Iran’s recent escalations in the Persian Gulf are not acts of “random rage” but a “calculated existential card” played by a regime fighting for continuity
- [Israel-Iran War: 1,000km From Tehran, Deadliest US Warship Becomes Active | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/israel-iran-war-1000km-from-tehran-deadliest-us-warship-becomes-active-photos/): The United States has moved one of its most powerful naval assets, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, into the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near the Gulf of Haifa
- [What Is The 910-kg 'Bunker Buster' Bomb US Dropped On Iran's Nuclear Sites | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/what-is-the-910-kg-bunker-buster-bomb-us-dropped-on-irans-nuclear-sites-photos/): The GBU-31(V)3/B bunker buster, used by Israel and supplied by the US, targets underground sites with precision, causing massive destruction and costing up to Rs 58 lakh per unit
- [Trump Says Starmer's Initial Refusal To Let US Use British Bases For Iran Action 'Disappointing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/trump-says-starmers-initial-refusal-to-let-us-use-british-bases-for-iran-action-disappointing/): Trump slammed Starmer’s delay in allowing US use of Chagos Islands base for Iran conflict, later approved for specific and limited defensive purpose.
- [Greece Says Ready To Defend Cyprus After Iranian Drone Hits UK Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/greece-says-ready-to-defend-cyprus-after-iranian-drone-hits-uk-base/): Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said an Iranian drone caused “minor material damage” to military installations inside the UK’s air base on the island
- [After Trump's 'Disappointment', PM Starmer Says UK Will Allow US To Use Its Bases To Strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/after-trumps-disappointment-pm-starmer-says-uk-will-allow-us-to-use-its-bases-to-strike-iran/): Starmer confirmed the UK will allow US use of British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites, stressing lessons from Iraq and no UK involvement in offensive action.
- [Lebanese PM bans Hezbollah’s military activities after attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/lebanese-pm-bans-hezbollahs-military-activities-after-attack-on-israel/): Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are ‘illegal’ after the group launched attacks on Israel.
- [Ukraine to help down Iran’s drones: How Russia’s war rewrote the playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/ukraine-to-help-down-irans-drones-how-russias-war-rewrote-the-playbook/): Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II has changed the nature of warfare, including today’s Middle East crisis.
- [Nigerians mourn killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/nigerians-mourn-killing-of-irans-ayatollah-ali-khamenei/): Members of Nigeria’s Shia Muslim community are mourning Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed.
- [Thousands of passengers stranded as Middle East airspace shuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/thousands-of-passengers-stranded-as-middle-east-airspace-shuts/): Thousands of flights were cancelled after airspace shut down across much of the Middle East.
- [What’s happening in Lebanon as Iran war spills over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/whats-happening-in-lebanon-as-iran-war-spills-over/): Zeina Khodr breaks down what’s been happening in Lebanon as the Iran conflict spills over.
- [Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/why-has-the-uae-closed-its-stock-exchanges/): Authorities have shut main exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid ongoing fallout of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/02/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-semifinal-time-team-news/): Barcelona face gargantuan task of trying to overturn a 4-0 defeat in the second leg of the semifinal tie at Camp Nou.
- [Kintoor’s Quiet Tribute: Why This UP Village Is Praying For Peace After Khamenei’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/kintoors-quiet-tribute-why-this-up-village-is-praying-for-peace-after-khameneis-death/): The village in Sirauli Gauspur tehsil shares a historic and emotional link with Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Khamenei’s spiritual mentor
- [US-Israeli Strikes Flatten Building Where Council To Elect Khamenei’s Successor Was Meeting | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-israeli-strikes-flatten-building-where-council-to-elect-khameneis-successor-was-meeting-video/): The strike reportedly targeted the Assembly of Experts in Qom, the 88-member clerical body tasked with choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader.
- ['War Not Our Choice': Afghan's Taliban Says Ready For Prolonged Conflict With Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/war-not-our-choice-afghans-taliban-says-ready-for-prolonged-conflict-with-pakistan/): Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said the conflict was not the choice of the “Islamic Emirate”, but that it had the “right to defend” itself.
- [Is Iran expanding attacks to target energy and civilian sites in the Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/is-iran-expanding-attacks-to-target-energy-and-civilian-sites-in-the-gulf/): Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.
- [Lebanon’s ban on Hezbollah ‘activities’: bold but difficult to implement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/lebanons-ban-on-hezbollah-activities-bold-but-difficult-to-implement/): Hezbollah sent a challenge to Nawaf Salam’s government when it retaliated against Israel again on Tuesday.
- [Iran shows government buildings destroyed by US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-shows-government-buildings-destroyed-by-us-israeli-strikes/): US and Israeli strikes destroyed a diplomatic police centre and a state-owned cultural institute in Tehran.
- [Qatar says it downed Iranian missiles targeting its airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/qatar-says-it-downed-iranian-missiles-targeting-its-airport/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari says it prevented Iranian missiles from attacking its airport.
- [Inside the US-Israel plan to assassinate Iran’s Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/inside-the-us-israel-plan-to-assassinate-irans-khamenei/): The CIA shared location intel with Israel that moved the timing of the strikes forward according to US media reports.
- [IAEA confirms buildings damaged at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iaea-confirms-buildings-damaged-at-irans-natanz-nuclear-facility/): As US-Israeli attacks continue, watchdog says ‘no radiological consequence expected’.
- [Islamabad Gambit: Ishaq Dar Reveals Pakistan’s Failed ‘Mega Mediation’ Between Iran & West | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/islamabad-gambit-ishaq-dar-reveals-pakistans-failed-mega-mediation-between-iran-west-exclusive-details/): The revelations paint a picture of a missed opportunity for peace, thwarted by the unpredictable escalation of hostilities across the Persian Gulf
- [US-Israel Attacks Shattered Iran’s Axis Of Resistance? What Is It & Who Are Its Members? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-israel-attacks-shattered-irans-axis-of-resistance-what-is-it-who-are-its-members-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: What is Iran’s Axis of Resistance? Who are its members? Why was it formed? Is it fully broken now? News18 explains
- [Kuwait To Saudi Arabia: Iran's Retaliatory Strikes Force US To Close Embassies In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/kuwait-to-saudi-arabia-irans-retaliatory-strikes-force-us-to-close-embassies-in-middle-east/): The closures affect Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
- [EU Pressures Ukraine To Allow Access To Russian Oil Pipeline As Iran War Spikes Prices: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/eu-pressures-ukraine-to-allow-access-to-russian-oil-pipeline-as-iran-war-spikes-prices-report/): The move comes as US and Israeli strikes on Iran rattle global energy markets, with Brussels seeking clarity on disrupted Russian oil flows.
- [Top Oil Reserve Nations In 2026: Which Country Leads? Where Do US, Russia And Iran Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/top-oil-reserve-nations-in-2026-which-country-leads-where-do-us-russia-and-iran-stand/): The ongoing United States-Israel-Iran conflict have once again pushed oil markets into uncertainty, underlining how deeply energy and geopolitics remain intertwined
- [Iran Conflict Day 4: Tehran Struck, Gulf Intercepts Missiles And Trump Posts 'Too Late' For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-conflict-day-4-tehran-struck-gulf-intercepts-missiles-and-trump-posts-too-late-for-talks/): While approximately 787 people, including top leaders and school children, have been killed in Iran so far, US and Israel too have suffered casualties. 
- [Russia Ready To Help India With Energy Supplies If West Asia Conflict Causes Disruptions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/russia-ready-to-help-india-with-energy-supplies-if-west-asia-conflict-causes-disruptions-report/): Russia Ready To Help India With Energy Supplies If West Asia Conflict Causes Disruptions: Report
- [Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in ‘America First’ war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-admin-offers-scant-evidence-on-iranian-threat-in-america-first-war/): War powers legislation talks reignite as Democrats push back on Trump’s justification for ‘preemptive’ strikes on Iran.
- [South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal: Teams, form, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/south-africa-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-semifinal-teams-form-stream/): The unbeaten Proteas face the challenge of an allround talented New Zealand side in the first semifinal on Wednesday.
- [Analysis – Trump’s foreign policy message in a nutshell: ‘We can reach you’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/analysis-trumps-foreign-policy-message-in-a-nutshell-we-can-reach-you/): Trump makes adversaries and reluctant partners central to his politics, pairing direct threats with transactional deals.
- [Al Jazeera investigation: Iran girls’ school targeting likely ‘deliberate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/al-jazeera-investigation-iran-girls-school-targeting-likely-deliberate/): Al Jazeera investigation raises questions over deadliest single attack of war that killed 165 schoolgirls and staff.
- [Israel launches strikes on Beirut as troops advance into southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/israel-launches-strikes-on-beirut-as-troops-advance-into-southern-lebanon/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [‘US president has the authority to act for imminent threats against the US’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-president-has-the-authority-to-act-for-imminent-threats-against-the-us/): ‘US president has the authority to act for imminent threats against the US’
- [‘Russian oil will be sought’: What are Moscow’s gains from the war in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/russian-oil-will-be-sought-what-are-moscows-gains-from-the-war-in-iran/): Russia, one of Iran’s few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.
- [How Far Can Iran Strike? A Breakdown Of Tehran's Missile Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-far-can-iran-strike-a-breakdown-of-tehrans-missile-arsenal/): Iran has publicly said that it maintains a self-imposed range cap of around 2,000 kilometres for its ballistic missiles.
- [Taliban Retake Key Border Posts Along Durand Line As Pakistani Troops Retreat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/taliban-retake-key-border-posts-along-durand-line-as-pakistani-troops-retreat/): Local sources cited by security officials claimed at least 13 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 23 injured in the fighting
- [Hijab To Marriage For Girls At 13 Or Even 9: Oppression Of Women In Khamenei’s Iran Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/hijab-to-marriage-for-girls-at-13-or-even-9-oppression-of-women-in-khameneis-iran-explained/): Husband’s nod for passport, reduced value for testimony, smaller share in inheritance: Iran’s laws for women, who Khamenei said were delicate flowers, Mahsa Amini stir, explained
- ['Go Home And Stop Bothering Others': Economist Jeffrey Sachs Slams US And Israel Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/go-home-and-stop-bothering-others-economist-jeffrey-sachs-slams-us-and-israel-over-iran-war/): The Columbia University professor also criticized the US political system’s handling of the crisis, arguing that constitutional checks and balances are not functioning as intended.
- [‘Too Late’: Donald Trump Says He Rejected Iran's Offer For A Deal As Op Epic Fury Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/too-late-donald-trump-says-he-rejected-irans-offer-for-a-deal-as-op-epic-fury-continues/): US President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran’s “air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone,” adding, “They want to talk. I said ‘Too Late!’”
- [T20 World Cup teams stuck in India because of Middle East travel chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/t20-world-cup-teams-stuck-in-india-because-of-middle-east-travel-chaos/): West Indies and Zimbabwe remain in India, along with the semifinalists at the India and Sri Lanka-cohosted World Cup.
- [‘Trump didn’t follow legal proceedings to launch this war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-didnt-follow-legal-proceedings-to-launch-this-war/): ‘Trump left all options open for when he would be bored with this to decide it’s done and find a way to declare victory’
- [US and Israeli attacks on Iran prompt worldwide protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-and-israeli-attacks-on-iran-prompt-worldwide-protests/): US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered protests worldwide.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/fifa-world-cup-2026-ticket-frenzy-unfolds-amid-global-unrest/): Demand so high that tickets are oversubscribed more than 30 times as pricing and global unrest now in focus.
- [Thousands flee to Syria over Israeli attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/thousands-flee-to-syria-over-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon/): Israel’s attacks in Lebanon have triggered a new wave of displacement to Syria.
- [Qatar says Iran didn’t warn of missile attacks, no comms with Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/qatar-says-iran-didnt-warn-of-missile-attacks-no-comms-with-tehran/): Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says there is currently no communication between Doha and Tehran.
- [Why Oman, A US-Iran Mediator, Eventually Faced Tehran’s Strikes: Will Gulf Nations Retaliate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/why-oman-a-us-iran-mediator-eventually-faced-tehrans-strikes-will-gulf-nations-retaliate/): Oman is friend to all, enemy to none, was brokering peace between US and Iran: Why haven’t Gulf nations retaliated? What happens to Islamic nations’ unity? Explained
- [Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in school strike during US-Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-mourns-165-girls-staff-killed-in-school-strike-during-us-israel-war/): Attack in southern Iran that hit civilians was the deadliest of the US-Israeli war against Tehran so far.
- [Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/maritime-insurers-cancel-war-risk-cover-in-gulf-will-it-spike-energy-cost/): Insurers announced they were cancelling war risk coverage after the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz was ‘closed’.
- [Dubai hotel guests shelter in car park as Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/dubai-hotel-guests-shelter-in-car-park-as-iran-attacks/): Dubai hotel guests were evacuated to a basement car park after Iranian missiles struck UAE targets.
- [UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/un-chief-warns-of-israeli-made-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-amid-war-on-iran/): Crossings have been shut since Saturday as the displaced population of Gaza remains dependent on humanitarian aid.
- [Flight Cancellations LIVE Updates: Emirates Suspends All Scheduled Dubai Flights Until March 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/flight-cancellations-live-updates-emirates-suspends-all-scheduled-dubai-flights-until-march-4/): Flight Status Today LIVE: At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled amid delays to multiple westbound international flights.
- [Pakistan Shuts Part Of Its Airspace As West Asia Conflict Intensifies, Over 300 Flights Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/pakistan-shuts-part-of-its-airspace-as-west-asia-conflict-intensifies-over-300-flights-cancelled/): Pakistan shut parts of its airspace through March 31, issuing a NOTAM. Over 300 Gulf flights are down as US-Israeli strikes on Iran send regional aviation into a tailspin.
- [Traffic Cameras Hacked Or Mossad Mole? Competing Theories Around How Khamenei Was Tracked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/traffic-cameras-hacked-or-mossad-mole-competing-theories-around-how-khamenei-was-tracked/): The US and Israel conducted a joint operation in Iran, killing Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump and Netanyahu called it a measure against Iran’s nuclear threat.
- [‘May Close Pakistan Embassy In Kabul If….’: Afghan Taliban’s Warning Decoded | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/may-close-pakistan-embassy-in-kabul-if-afghan-talibans-warning-decoded-exclusive/): The conflict was sparked last week by what Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said were retaliatory strikes on Pakistani installations in response to Islamabad’s attacks
- ['Trump's Rescue Promise': Iran Shares Pic Of Graves Dug For 160 Schoolgirls Killed In US-Israel Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trumps-rescue-promise-iran-shares-pic-of-graves-dug-for-160-schoolgirls-killed-in-us-israel-strike/): Iran held a mass funeral for 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in the strike, which Tehran says was carried out by the United States and Israel.
- [India, Europe feel fuel crunch as Gulf gas supplies disrupted amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/india-europe-feel-fuel-crunch-as-gulf-gas-supplies-disrupted-amid-war/): India and Europe bear the brunt of soaring prices as Qatar halts its liquefied natural gas production.
- [Top Member Of Iran’s Quds Force Killed In Navy Strike In Beirut: IDF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/top-member-of-irans-quds-force-killed-in-navy-strike-in-beirut-idf/): The IDF said that Reza Khazaei served as the right-hand man of the corps commander and was considered a key figure in Hezbollah’s force buildup.
- [UAE President, Crown Prince Walk In Dubai Mall, Interacts With Tourists Amid Iran Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uae-president-crown-prince-walk-in-dubai-mall-interacts-with-tourists-amid-iran-strikes-video/): The UAE confirmed missiles and drones targeted its territory, with defence officials saying the majority were intercepted.
- [Putin Making Every Effort To Help Ease Tensions In Middle East: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/putin-making-every-effort-to-help-ease-tensions-in-middle-east-kremlin/): Fighting across the region has entered its fourth day since the United States and Israel began striking Iran.
- [Iran To Venezuela, President Donald Trump Dragged US Into At Least 7 Conflicts | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-to-venezuela-president-donald-trump-dragged-us-into-at-least-7-conflicts-explained/): While campaigning on a promise to avoid “endless wars”, Trump-led US administration has engaged in strikes across at least 7 countries, including Iran, Venezuela, Nigeria & Somalia
- [The Reagan-Era Ban On Assassinations In US & The Loophole That May Have Killed Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/the-reagan-era-ban-on-assassinations-in-us-the-loophole-that-may-have-killed-khamenei/): The ban was a direct response to the Church Committee investigations of 1975, which exposed several CIA plots to “neutralise’ foreign leaders, such as Fidel Castro in Cuba
- [Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/could-the-us-run-low-on-weapons-for-its-assault-on-iran/): Analysts say the US could run low on vital interceptor missiles within weeks.
- [Hillary Clinton walks out of Epstein deposition after photo leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/hillary-clinton-walks-out-of-epstein-deposition-after-photo-leak/): Newly released video shows the moment Hillary Clinton walks out of Epstein deposition following photo leak.
- [The aftermath of ongoing Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/the-aftermath-of-ongoing-israeli-and-us-strikes-on-irans-capital-tehran/): US-Israeli strikes on Iran kill almost 800 people as blasts hit Tehran and other cities over four days of war.
- [Khomenei’s Grandson Hassan As Iran’s Next Supreme Leader After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/khomeneis-grandson-hassan-as-irans-next-supreme-leader-after-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-explained/): Iran’s next supreme leader: Hassan Khomeini is one of three clerics Ayatollah Ali Khamenei nominated to Assembly of Experts as potential replacements in case of his assassination
- [Like Trump’s Khamenei Attack, Bush Too Had Tried To Killed Saddam Hussein In 2003, But Failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/like-trumps-khamenei-attack-bush-too-had-tried-to-killed-saddam-hussein-in-2003-but-failed/): George W Bush had attempted a ‘decapitation strike’ on Iraq’s Saddam Hussein on March 20, 2003. Did the strike kill Hussein? What happened later? News18 explains
- [Is the US arming Mexican cartels?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/is-the-us-arming-mexican-cartels/): Eighty percent of weapons seized from Mexican cartels come from the US, according to Mexico’s defence minister.
- [US Speaker says US had to attack Iran after Israel did](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-speaker-says-us-had-to-attack-iran-after-israel-did/): Senior US Republican Mike Johnson told reporters the US had to attack Iran to protect US interests.
- [Video: Top Democrat says there was no imminent threat to the US from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/video-top-democrat-says-there-was-no-imminent-threat-to-the-us-from-iran/): US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no “imminent threat” from Iran to the US.
- [Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-holds-mass-funeral-for-girls-staff-killed-in-us-israel-school-attack/): Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.
- [Israeli strikes in Beirut as Hezbollah launches drones at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/israeli-strikes-in-beirut-as-hezbollah-launches-drones-at-israel/): Clouds of smoke rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel escalated its bombardment of the Lebanese capital.
- [Bill Clinton Tells Lawmakers Trump Said He Had ‘Great Times’ With Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/bill-clinton-tells-lawmakers-trump-said-he-had-great-times-with-epstein/): Both Clinton and Trump knew Epstein before he pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a minor. Both have denied witnessing any sex trafficking.
- [This Town Is So Small That You Can’t Find People To Play Snake & Ladder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/this-town-is-so-small-that-you-cant-find-people-to-play-snake-ladder/): Guinness World Records has recognised Monowi as the world’s least populated town.
- [Prediction Market Bets On Removal Of Iran's Khamenei Trigger Concerns Over Insider Trading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/prediction-market-bets-on-removal-of-irans-khamenei-trigger-concerns-over-insider-trading/): US lawmakers and analysts noted that bets on Khamenei’s removal were placed both in January and just before the attacks.
- [‘Can’t Guarantee Your Safety’: US Embassy Says It Cannot Evacuate Americans From Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/cant-guarantee-your-safety-us-embassy-says-it-cannot-evacuate-americans-from-israel/): US Embassy cannot evacuate or directly assist Americans leaving Israel, advising citizens to make their own plans.
- [US-Israel-Iran War: How Flights, Tourism, And Indian Workers In The Gulf Are Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-israel-iran-war-how-flights-tourism-and-indian-workers-in-the-gulf-are-hit/): Middle East is a key global aviation hub, and whenever conflict erupts in the region, flight routes and schedules are hit. Airlines are now rerouting flights due to airspace limits
- [Red Rash Appears On Trump's Neck, Doctors Say Caused By Skin Cream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/red-rash-appears-on-trumps-neck-doctors-say-caused-by-skin-cream/): The doctor stated that some creams commonly cause redness, especially in delicate regions of the body like the neck.
- [Zelenskyy Offers Assistance To Gulf Nations Amid Iran Offensive, But There's A Catch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/zelenskyy-offers-assistance-to-gulf-nations-amid-iran-offensive-but-theres-a-catch/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers Gulf nations help against Iranian drone threats, linking it to a Ukraine ceasefire.
- [No-Veil Rules To Shah’s Wife in Dior: Pics Of Iran’s ‘Modernization’ Before Khomeini’s 1979 Islamic Overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/no-veil-rules-to-shahs-wife-in-dior-pics-of-irans-modernization-before-khomeinis-1979-islamic-overhaul/): Long before Iran became an Islamic republic, it was a Western-oriented, secular country that encouraged education and economic development.
- [‘Hitting Iran Unapologetically’: US Releases Video Of ‘Laser-Focused’ Operation Epic Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/hitting-iran-unapologetically-us-releases-video-of-laser-focused-operation-epic-fury/): United States and Israel carried out strikes against Iran, that targeted key government and military establishments.
- [Khamenei’s Death Spotlights Lucknow Suburb: House With Giant Khomeini Portrait Houses Iran Leader’s Kin | Video Proof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/khameneis-death-spotlights-lucknow-suburb-house-with-giant-khomeini-portrait-houses-iran-leaders-kin-video-proof/): Kintoor is known as the ancestral home of Syed Ahmad Musavi who was the grandfather of Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, the leader of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- [US claims destroyed IRGC command centre, more Israel attacks on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-claims-destroyed-irgc-command-centre-more-israel-attacks-on-tehran/): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it destroyed air defence installations as well as missile and drone launch sites.
- [Iran-Israel War: Don't Film, Upload Missile Interceptions & Explosions Online, Dubai Tells Residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-israel-war-dont-film-upload-missile-interceptions-explosions-online-dubai-tells-residents/): The advisory comes amid increased air defence activity across parts of the Gulf, with missile interceptions and related smoke trails occasionally visible in the night sky
- [‘Not Happy’ To ‘Operation Epic Fury Approved’: The 3 Hours That Led To Trump’s Iran War Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/not-happy-to-operation-epic-fury-approved-the-3-hours-that-led-to-trumps-iran-war-order/): What led to US President Donald Trump’s order to launch Iran operation that took out many of the country’s top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
- [Super-Rich Pay Up To Rs 3.2 Crore To Flee West Asia By Private Jets As Iran Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/super-rich-pay-up-to-rs-3-2-crore-to-flee-west-asia-by-private-jets-as-iran-conflict-escalates/): Affluent residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi began scrambling for exit plans after coordinated US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran over the weekend.
- [How India’s Rare Earth Strategy Is Combatting The China Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-indias-rare-earth-strategy-is-combatting-the-china-threat/): China holds global defence technologies hostage with its chokehold on critical rare earths. This, is exactly how India is weaponizing billions to break free, and fight back.
- [Asia’s stock markets plunge amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/asias-stock-markets-plunge-amid-us-israeli-conflict-with-iran/): Asian stocks rack up steep losses after Wall Street shrugs off risks of widening conflict.
- [Israel strikes Lebanon’s Beirut again; Hezbollah launches drones at Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/israel-strikes-lebanons-beirut-again-hezbollah-launches-drones-at-israel/): The Israeli army says it is striking Hezbollah targets as its raids cause mass displacement in Lebanon.
- [What we know on day four of US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/what-we-know-on-day-four-of-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): Washington says ‘harder hits’ are still to come, as Tehran retaliates by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
- [How Russia could benefit from the US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-russia-could-benefit-from-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): A protracted conflict in the Middle East could help Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
- [US sanctions Rwandan army and top officials for supporting M23 in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-sanctions-rwandan-army-and-top-officials-for-supporting-m23-in-drc/): Kinshasa welcomed the sanctions while Kigali said the US move ‘unjustly’ targets Rwanda.
- [Real Madrid defeated by Getafe to fall four points behind Barca in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/real-madrid-defeated-by-getafe-to-fall-four-points-behind-barca-in-la-liga/): Satriano’s superb volley gives the visitors a 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real miss injured forward Mbappe.
- ['Iran Boasted Of Having Uranium To Build 11 Nuclear Bombs': US Special Envoy Recalls First Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-boasted-of-having-uranium-to-build-11-nuclear-bombs-us-special-envoy-recalls-first-meet/): Recalling the first negotiations meeting, Witkoff said the Iranian negotiators also boasted having “an inalienable right” to enrich their nuclear fuel.
- [‘Silence Is Abdication’: Sonia Gandhi Questions India’s Stand On Khamenei Killing In Editorial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/silence-is-abdication-sonia-gandhi-questions-indias-stand-on-khamenei-killing-in-editorial/): Sonia Gandhi argued that such silence reflected a departure from India’s long-standing foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-intervention and adherence to international law.
- ['Virtually Unlimited Weapons': Trump Says US Ready For Prolonged War Amid Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/virtually-unlimited-weapons-trump-says-us-ready-for-prolonged-war-amid-israel-iran-conflict/): While expressing confidence in mid-tier weapons reserves, Trump acknowledged that at the highest grade of weaponry.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Today LIVE: US Closes Riyadh Embassy Temporarily; Orders 'Non-Emergency' Staff To Leave Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-israel-iran-war-news-today-live-us-closes-riyadh-embassy-temporarily-orders-non-emergency-staff-to-leave-bahrain-jordan-iraq/): Iran Israel War News Live | US Israel Attack Iran Latest News Today Live Updates: Iran has broadened its retaliatory attacks on American and Israeli targets in the Gulf region.
- [In A First, US President Donald Trump To Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/in-a-first-us-president-donald-trump-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 Correspondents’ Dinner after four boycotts as president. The event unites journalists, politicians, and celebrities for a gala in Washington.
- [How Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir Is Keeping Faith Alive For Indian Expats Amid The Israel-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-abu-dhabis-baps-hindu-mandir-is-keeping-faith-alive-for-indian-expats-amid-the-israel-iran-conflict/): As regional tensions rise, the doors of BAPS Mandir remain shut as a precaution. Yet, rituals continue within its halls, sustaining hope and faith for Indian expats in the UAE.
- [Flights To Oman, Saudi Arabia Resume Today. Which Airlines Are Running Special Services?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/flights-to-oman-saudi-arabia-resume-today-which-airlines-are-running-special-services/): The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has announced special relief operations to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers.
- [Air India Express Crew Finally Leaves Dubai After Missile Strikes Disrupt Flights Amid US‑Iran Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/air-india-express-crew-finally-leaves-dubai-after-missile-strikes-disrupt-flights-amid-us-iran-tensions/): Airports were temporarily shut, and several flights were suspended as airspace restrictions were imposed amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict.
- [Pakistan Moves Air Defense Systems, Troops To Saudi Arabia As Middle East Crisis Deepens | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/pakistan-moves-air-defense-systems-troops-to-saudi-arabia-as-middle-east-crisis-deepens-exclusive/): Pakistani Air Defence Corps units have positioned LY-80, FM-90 & Anza-series medium and short-range missiles under Pakistani command to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air defence network
- [Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian official promising a ‘lesson’ to the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/who-is-ali-larijani-the-iranian-official-promising-a-lesson-to-the-us/): Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.
- [As bombing continues, Israel’s war aim in Iran becomes clear: Regime change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/as-bombing-continues-israels-war-aim-in-iran-becomes-clear-regime-change/): Israel aims for regime change in Iran, but may not care as much about whether the transition is smooth.
- [Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/nepals-gen-z-threw-out-old-parties-will-it-vote-for-them-in-key-election/): Last year’s protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
- [What Is Golestan Palace? UNESCO Heritage Site Damaged In Tehran Amid Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/what-is-golestan-palace-unesco-heritage-site-damaged-in-tehran-amid-israel-iran-war/): The Golestan palace served as the official residence of Qajar kings and the site of royal coronations, state ceremonies, and diplomatic receptions.
- [India's NOTAM For Air Force Drill Puts Pakistan On The Edge Amid Regional Tensions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/indias-notam-for-air-force-drill-puts-pakistan-on-the-edge-amid-regional-tensions-exclusive/): Pakistan is currently engaged in border monitoring along Afghanistan and Iran, while also maintaining naval vigilance in the Arabian Sea amid the broader Middle East crisis
- [Iran Claims Missile And Drone Strike Destroyed US Command Building In Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-claims-missile-and-drone-strike-destroyed-us-command-building-in-bahrain/): The IRGC said that the US air base in Sheikh Isa was targeted with an intensive attack using drones and missiles.
- [Airfare Chaos For Indians Flying To London Amid Iran Tension: ₹9 Lakh For Non-Stop Flight Or 25-Hour Detour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/airfare-chaos-for-indians-flying-to-london-amid-iran-tension-%e2%82%b99-lakh-for-non-stop-flight-or-25-hour-detour/): Direct India-London flights have dropped amid Middle East conflict, forcing travelers to pay more or take longer routes. Relief measures are underway.
- [Flight Cancelled Due To Iran-Israel War? Read This FAQ Guide To Check For Refunds, Rebookings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/flight-cancelled-due-to-iran-israel-war-read-this-faq-guide-to-check-for-refunds-rebookings/): If your flight has also been cancelled due to the Israel-Iran war, here is a quick guide to know if you can cancel your ticket and get a refund or reschedule your flight
- [Iran to do ‘utmost’ to protect China’s citizens amid US-Israel attacks: FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-to-do-utmost-to-protect-chinas-citizens-amid-us-israel-attacks-fm/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds calls with China’s Wang Yi amid Israeli-US attacks on Iran.
- [UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uae-resumes-limited-flights-amid-travel-chaos-across-middle-east/): Dubai’s airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of thousands remain stranded.
- [Will the US put ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/will-the-us-put-boots-on-the-ground-in-iran/): Trump hasn’t ruled out ground troops in Iran, but experts expect targeted special ops over an invasion.
- [Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/analyst-says-interest-in-epstein-files-plummeted-after-war-on-iran-launched/): Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away’.
- [Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/hundreds-of-drones-target-kuwait-iraq-saudi-arabia-uae-amid-iran-war/): IRGC says the attacks are among its ‘first powerful steps’ as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.
- [Islamabad Signals Clear Tilt Toward Riyadh As Iran-Saudi Arabia Strains Mount | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/islamabad-signals-clear-tilt-toward-riyadh-as-iran-saudi-arabia-strains-mount-exclusive/): Pakistan’s deputy prime minister said Islamabad had reminded Iranian leadership about its “strategic mutual defence pact” with Saudi, stressing that Iran must respect the agreement
- [Preparing Iranians For Revolt? Hidden Motive Behind US-Israel Strikes On Internal Security Apparatus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/preparing-iranians-for-revolt-hidden-motive-behind-us-israel-strikes-on-internal-security-apparatus/): The goal of the US-Israel attacks targeting Iran’s internal security and military command is to get Iranians to overthrow the Islamic Republic. News18 explains
- [Missiles, Drones, And Airstrikes: How 11 Key Cities Were Dragged Into The Iran-Israel Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/missiles-drones-and-airstrikes-how-11-key-cities-were-dragged-into-the-iran-israel-conflict/): Missiles over megacities, airbases under fire, and sirens across capitals. Here’s how 11 key Middle East cities were thrust into the heart of the 2026 Iran-Israel war.
- [Kuwaiti Jets ‘Mistakenly’ Shot Down Three US F-15 Jets? Report Points To Friendly-Fire Error](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/kuwaiti-jets-mistakenly-shot-down-three-us-f-15-jets-report-points-to-friendly-fire-error/): The US military confirmed that three F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire, not by Iran. All crew members parachuted to safety.
- [Top 10 Happiest Countries In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/top-10-happiest-countries-in-the-world/): Here’s a look at the countries that are the happiest.
- [10 Million Indians Live, Work In Gulf: Why Israel-Iran War Is Bringing Back 1990 ‘Airlift’ Memories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/10-million-indians-live-work-in-gulf-why-israel-iran-war-is-bringing-back-1990-airlift-memories/): Why new Gulf crisis emerging from US-Israel-Iran war is bringing back memories of Great Evacuation of Indians in 1990s, which was the theme of the movie Airlift, News18 explains
- [After Iran’s Drone Attack In Saudi, CIA’s Stations Within Ballistic Missile Range Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/after-irans-drone-attack-in-saudi-cias-stations-within-ballistic-missile-range-evacuated/): The Central Intelligence Agency’s station at the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit on Monday by a suspected Iranian drone
- [The dark side of Holi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/the-dark-side-of-holi/): India’s festival of colour has become a day when women brace for harassment.
- [China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/china-set-to-release-new-five-year-plan-at-national-peoples-congress/): Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week’s NPC.
- [Destruction seen after attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/destruction-seen-after-attack-on-irans-assembly-of-experts-building/): Videos show the aftermath of an air attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom.
- [How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/how-long-can-israel-sustain-a-military-conflict-with-iran/): Public support for Israel’s war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
- [Israeli air attack targets hotel in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israeli-air-attack-targets-hotel-in-beirut/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a hotel in Beirut’s Hazmiyeh suburb.
- ['Your Visit Will Take India-Finland Ties To New Heights': PM Modi Welcomes President Alexander Stubb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/your-visit-will-take-india-finland-ties-to-new-heights-pm-modi-welcomes-president-alexander-stubb/): PM Modi welcomed Finnish President Stubb to India, confident in strengthening ties. Stubb will be Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue 2026.
- ['Target For Elimination': Israel Warns Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/target-for-elimination-israel-warns-irans-next-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is all set to succeed his father.
- [Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israel-iran-continue-attacks-as-war-enters-its-fifth-day-engulfs-region/): Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
- [Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israeli-forces-bomb-hotel-in-beirut-residential-building-in-lebanons-east/): Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.
- [Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/video-smoke-seen-rising-after-explosion-near-baghdad-airport/): Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq’s capital.
- ['Systematic Repression': Mamdani Criticises Iranian Govt, Warns Against Consequences Of Regime-Change Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/systematic-repression-mamdani-criticises-iranian-govt-warns-against-consequences-of-regime-change-wars/): Mamdani criticised the Iranian government’s repression while warning against the consequences of regime-change wars in the region.
- [Iran Strikes Amazon Web Services: Data Centres Are New ‘Oil Fields’? The Modern Warfare Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-strikes-amazon-web-services-data-centres-are-new-oil-fields-the-modern-warfare-explained/): 2 Amazon Web Services centres in UAE, 1 in Bahrain struck: Data centres’ computing power, how 1 unit can cripple thousands of organisations, from banks to govt agencies, explained
- [Iran Destroyed US’s $1.1-Billion Ballistic Radar At Qatar Base? Satellite Images Confirm Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-destroyed-uss-1-1-billion-ballistic-radar-at-qatar-base-satellite-images-confirm-damage/): Satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows scorched ground and signs of firefighting. This radar is one of only six in the world and provides critical long-range tracking for the US
- [The Iran strikes could become a midterm reckoning – for Trump and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/the-iran-strikes-could-become-a-midterm-reckoning-for-trump-and-israel/): Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing the durability of US support for Israel.
- [South Korea’s stock market in meltdown amid US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/south-koreas-stock-market-in-meltdown-amid-us-iran-war/): Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.
- ['Only After PM Modi Left': Israeli Envoy Details 'Operational Opportunity' Before Attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/only-after-pm-modi-left-israeli-envoy-details-operational-opportunity-before-attacking-iran/): Israel, on February 28, in a joint operation with the United States attacked Iran, targeting many cities, including the capital, Tehran.
- [Trump’s Office Dials Arms Makers As Iran Conflict Drains Stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trumps-office-dials-arms-makers-as-iran-conflict-drains-stocks/): Companies including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon parent RTX, along with other key suppliers, have been invited to attend the meeting in White House.
- [Missile Math: How Weapons Shortages Could Shape The Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/missile-math-how-weapons-shortages-could-shape-the-israel-iran-war/): The Iran-Israel war has become a battle of stockpiles—a “salvo competition” where each side rapidly fires off precision weapons and watches inventories shrink
- [High Costs, Depleting Arms: Pentagon Warns US Missile Stocks May Run Low If Iran War Lasts 10 More Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/high-costs-depleting-arms-pentagon-warns-us-missile-stocks-may-run-low-if-iran-war-lasts-10-more-days/): As per reports, Washington is already experiencing shortages of key missile systems, including Tomahawk land-attack missiles and SM-3 interceptors.
- [Karnataka Youth Goes Missing In War-Hit Iran, Family Seeks Centre's Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/karnataka-youth-goes-missing-in-war-hit-iran-family-seeks-centres-help/): A Karnataka family seeks central government help after losing contact with their son, a merchant navy, who is in war-affected Iran.
- [Pentagon Identifies Four Of Six Army Members Killed In Iranian Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/pentagon-identifies-four-of-six-army-members-killed-in-iranian-strike/): The four Army Reserve soldiers were killed on Sunday when a drone hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
- [Tears In Eyes, Smiles On Lips: Indians Stranded In Jeddah Arrive In Ahmedabad Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/tears-in-eyes-smiles-on-lips-indians-stranded-in-jeddah-arrive-in-ahmedabad-amid-west-asia-crisis/): A special flight from Jeddah landed in Ahmedabad amid West Asia unrest, with families reuniting after days of terror and panic.
- [Who Is Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Set To Take Over As Iran's Next Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/who-is-mojtaba-hosseini-khamenei-set-to-take-over-as-irans-next-supreme-leader/): In his youth, Mojtaba served in the Iran-Iraq War, an experience that forged lasting ties with Iran’s powerful security establishment, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- [India Sets Up Emergency Control Rooms, Issues Helplines As West Asia War Enters Day 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/india-sets-up-emergency-control-rooms-issues-helplines-as-west-asia-war-enters-day-5/): India’s foreign ministry also issued emergency contact numbers to assist Indian nationals in the affected areas in West Asia.
- [Is the US at war with Iran, and will it put boots on the ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/is-the-us-at-war-with-iran-and-will-it-put-boots-on-the-ground/): Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
- [US senators fear ‘boots on the ground’ after Iran war briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-senators-fear-boots-on-the-ground-after-iran-war-briefing/): Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
- [US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-to-testify-before-congress-about-epstein-ties/): Lutnick’s relationship with financier has come under scrutiny after files revealed closer ties than previously known.
- [Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/russia-china-raise-diplomatic-voices-against-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): China’s foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
- [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei To Be Laid To Rest In Holy City Of Mashhad: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/ayatollah-ali-khamenei-to-be-laid-to-rest-in-holy-city-of-mashhad-reports/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, will be buried in Mashhad at the Imam Reza shrine, Iranian media reported.
- ['We Were Confined To Our Rooms': Indians Evacuated From Dubai Recall Horror Amid West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/we-were-confined-to-our-rooms-indians-evacuated-from-dubai-recall-horror-amid-west-asia-conflict/): Indian citizens arriving in New Delhi from Dubai recounted panic in West Asia after Iranian attacks.
- [UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/uk-to-end-study-visas-for-myanmar-afghanistan-cameroon-sudan-students/): The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
- [Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/oil-on-fire-war-impacts-global-energy-markets/): Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.
- [Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/protests-in-venezuela-against-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nepal-election-is-the-monarchy-still-a-force-two-decades-after-ouster/): Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
- [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba Elected Iran’s New Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/ayatollah-ali-khameneis-son-mojtaba-elected-irans-new-supreme-leader/): Post Content
- [US Military Says It Destroyed 17 Ships, Struck Nearly 2,000 Targets In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-military-says-it-destroyed-17-ships-struck-nearly-2000-targets-in-iran/): The comments come four days into the US military operation against Iran, called Operation Epic Fury.
- [Unpacking US justification for Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/unpacking-us-justification-for-iran-attacks/): US officials confirmed the US didn’t attack Iran because of an ‘imminent threat’ but because Israel was going to strike.
- [Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-live-news-us-embassy-in-dubai-hit-israel-pounds-tehran-beirut/): US and Israel continue to pound Iran and Lebanon, as Tehran’s counterstrikes disrupt oil flows in the Middle East.
- [Macron warns Israel against Lebanon invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/macron-warns-israel-against-lebanon-invasion/): French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel against invading Lebanon.
- [Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/rubio-claim-of-israeli-role-in-us-iran-attack-reverberates-despite-denial/): Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio’s words amid shifting war justifications.
- [Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/qatar-announces-arrest-of-irans-irgc-sleeper-cells/): Tehran has launched multiple attacks on Qatar and other Gulf states since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday.
- [Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey final despite 3-0 loss at Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/atletico-madrid-reach-copa-del-rey-final-despite-3-0-loss-at-barcelona/): ‌Diego Simeone’s side reach ⁠Copa ⁠del Rey final for the first time since 2013, with 4-3 aggregate semifinal victory.
- [What are the implications of Iran’s strikes on Gulf Arab states?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/what-are-the-implications-of-irans-strikes-on-gulf-arab-states/): Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.
- [Oman renews push for diplomacy, says ‘off-ramps available’ in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/oman-renews-push-for-diplomacy-says-off-ramps-available-in-iran-war/): Oman had been mediating talks between Iran and the US before Washington attacked Tehran.
- [Rubio says Iran was ‘playing’ US in negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/rubio-says-iran-was-playing-us-in-negotiations/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying “the world will be safer”.
- [Travellers stranded, airlines under pressure as Iran war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/travellers-stranded-airlines-under-pressure-as-iran-war-escalates/): Thousands are stranded as major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, remain closed or severely restricted for a fourth day.
- [Spain baulks at Trump’s threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/spain-baulks-at-trumps-threat-to-cut-off-all-trade-over-nato-iran-stance/): The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.
- [Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near US Consulate In Dubai; Marco Rubio Says All Staff Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/drone-strike-sparks-fire-near-us-consulate-in-dubai-marco-rubio-says-all-staff-safe/): A drone strike caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai, with authorities saying the blaze was contained and no injuries were reported.
- [US Navy Would Escort Oil Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz If Necessary: Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-navy-would-escort-oil-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz-if-necessary-donald-trump/): The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
- [Ukraine offers defence swap help to Gulf states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/ukraine-offers-defence-swap-help-to-gulf-states/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Gulf states a ‘swap’ deal to enhance defence capabilities.
- [Iran mourns 165 girls, staff killed in US-Israel strike on Minab school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-mourns-165-girls-staff-killed-in-us-israel-strike-on-minab-school/): Thousands gathered in Minab, Iran, for a mass funeral of 165 schoolgirls and staff killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.
- [Flames, smoke rise from US Consulate in Dubai after suspected attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/flames-smoke-rise-from-us-consulate-in-dubai-after-suspected-attack/): Flames and black smoke were seen rising from the US Consulate in Dubai after a suspected attack.
- [UK, France send warships, air defence assets to Cyprus after drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uk-france-send-warships-air-defence-assets-to-cyprus-after-drone-attack/): The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK’s military base in Cyprus.
- [US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-will-provide-insurance-for-ships-in-gulf-amid-iranian-attacks-trump/): US Navy ‘will begin escorting’ oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
- [US midterm primary season kicks off in shadow of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-midterm-primary-season-kicks-off-in-shadow-of-iran-war/): Primaries will determine party candidates in November race to control Congress, give early window into voter sentiment.
- [Trump mulls exiled Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi as regime successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-mulls-exiled-iranian-dissident-reza-pahlavi-as-regime-successor/): US President Donald Trump said Iranian dissident Reza Pahlavi could be a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/worst-case-scenario-trump-weighs-replacing-khamenei-as-leader-of-iran/): Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran’s government similar to Venezuela’s.
- [‘Safety Of 1 Crore Indians Top Priority’: India Moves To Evacuate Citizens From War-Hit West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/safety-of-1-crore-indians-top-priority-india-moves-to-evacuate-citizens-from-war-hit-west-asia/): Dedicated control rooms and helplines will go live from March 4 to assist Indians stranded in West Asia as airspace closures disrupt flights.
- [‘Cut Off All Dealings With Spain’: Trump Calls Madrid Terrible For Not Backing US War On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/cut-off-all-dealings-with-spain-trump-calls-madrid-terrible-for-not-backing-us-war-on-iran/): Trump voiced particular anger at Spain, whose left-wing government under Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has not permitted US forces to launch attacks on Iran from Spanish bases.
- [US father found guilty of murder in Apalachee school shooting in Georgia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-father-found-guilty-of-murder-in-apalachee-school-shooting-in-georgia/): Colin Gray was accused of criminal recklessness in allowing his 14-year-old son Colt to have access to a rifle.
- [School turned into shelter for families displaced in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/school-turned-into-shelter-for-families-displaced-in-southern-lebanon/): Families displaced by Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have taken refuge in a school in Sidon.
- [Why is Iran striking Gulf Arab countries so hard?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/why-is-iran-striking-gulf-arab-countries-so-hard/): Iran has been striking more than military targets across the Gulf region, hitting oil and gas facilities.
- [No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/no-quick-victory-leaves-trump-scrambling-to-define-success-in-iran/): Trump faces challenges as Iran resists negotiations after military escalation and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.
- [Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany ‘helping out’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-says-iran-navy-air-force-destroyed-germany-helping-out/): Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because ‘he had a feeling’ Tehran would attack Washington first.
- [UK allows US to use British bases for ‘defensive strikes’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uk-allows-us-to-use-british-bases-for-defensive-strikes-on-iran/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for so-called “defensive strikes” targeting Iran.
- [Trump: ‘We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-were-going-to-cut-off-all-trade-with-spain/): Donald Trump targeted Spain in an Oval Office tirade, saying he was going “to cut off all trade” with the country.
- [Are US-Israeli attacks against Iran legal under international law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/are-us-israeli-attacks-against-iran-legal-under-international-law/): Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter’s prohibition on aggression.
- [Could Reza Pahlavi Lead Iran? Trump Says ‘He’s A Very Nice Person But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/could-reza-pahlavi-lead-iran-trump-says-hes-a-very-nice-person-but/): Trump emphasised that a leader who is already in Iran and enjoys domestic support would be a better candidate.
- [Weeks After Claiming BLA Operation Was Concluded, Pakistan Signals Continued Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/weeks-after-claiming-bla-operation-was-concluded-pakistan-signals-continued-offensive/): Pakistan’s army says the abduction and killing of its soldiers triggered renewed action against BLA, despite declaring in Feb that the offensive had been successfully concluded.
- [Disclose AI-Made War Videos Or Face 90-Day Revenue Suspension: Musk's X Revises Creator Rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/disclose-ai-made-war-videos-or-face-90-day-revenue-suspension-musks-x-revises-creator-rules/): X updated its Creator Revenue Sharing rules to curb misleading AI-generated content. Users posting AI videos of armed conflicts without clear indication face a 90-day suspension.
- [Iran warns European countries from joining the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/iran-warns-european-countries-from-joining-the-war/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned European countries against joining the ongoing war with Israel and the US.
- [Trump contradicts Rubio, says Israel didn’t force him to launch war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-contradicts-rubio-says-israel-didnt-force-him-to-launch-war/): Donald Trump denied that Israel forced him into attacking Iran, contradicting his own Secretary of State.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal, second leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/live-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-semifinal-second-leg/): Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Barca attempt to come back from a 4-0 first-leg defeat.
- ['Everyone Knows Enemy Has Limited Stockpile': Iran Says It Is Prepared For 'A Very Long War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/everyone-knows-enemy-has-limited-stockpile-iran-says-it-is-prepared-for-a-very-long-war/): The remarks come after Donald Trump said that Iran’s “air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone,”
- [Passenger Plane In Iran’s Bushehr Airport Destroyed In US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/passenger-plane-in-irans-bushehr-airport-destroyed-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Iranian media outlets claimed that a passenger plane in Iran’s Bushehr airport was destroyed in joint strikes by US and Israeli military.
- ['Not Martyred On The Spot': Khamenei Died Hours After US-Israel Strikes, Says Iran Aide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/not-martyred-on-the-spot-khamenei-died-hours-after-us-israel-strikes-says-iran-aide/): Elahi called Khamenei’s death “a moment of immense sorrow for all of us” and urged followers to continue walking on the path he championed.
- ['Ready To Sacrifice More': Iran's Consul General Asserts Right To Self-Defence Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/ready-to-sacrifice-more-irans-consul-general-asserts-right-to-self-defence-amid-tensions/): The Consul General insisted that Iran has tried diplomacy twice, but claimed the process was derailed each time by the US.
- [Trump Open To Supporting Groups That Back Regime Change In Iran After Khamenei’s Death: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-open-to-supporting-groups-that-back-regime-change-in-iran-after-khameneis-death-report/): Trump reportedly spoke with Kurdish leaders and continues to engage other local actors who could exploit perceived weaknesses in Tehran.
- [Trump Says Iran Needs 'More Moderate' Leadership, Says He Wasn't Pushed Into War By Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/trump-says-iran-needs-more-moderate-leadership-says-he-wasnt-pushed-into-war-by-israel/): Trump indicated that the White House had considered multiple candidates for leadership but noted that some are now deceased.
- [Video shows effects of debris falling on a building in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/video-shows-effects-of-debris-falling-on-a-building-in-tel-aviv/): New footage shows debris falling onto a residential building in Bnei Brak, east of Tel Aviv.
- [‘Ships now fear crossing the Strait of Hormuz’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/ships-now-fear-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz/): “Ships are now afraid to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and that has profound implications for the global economy.”
- [UAE tennis tournament suspended after drone interception sparks fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/uae-tennis-tournament-suspended-after-drone-interception-sparks-fire/): Falling debris from a drone interception prompts halt to play at the Fujairah Challenger event on the UAE’s Gulf coast.
- [NATO Chief welcomes Iran leader’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/nato-chief-welcomes-iran-leaders-death/): NATO Chief Mark Rutte says the world is “better off” with Iran’s Supreme Leader gone.
- [Babies evacuated from Iranian hospital damaged in US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/babies-evacuated-from-iranian-hospital-damaged-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Footage showed babies being evacuated from a hospital in Bushehr, Iran damaged by US-Israeli strikes.
- [How many countries has the US bombed since 2001, and how much has it cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/how-many-countries-has-the-us-bombed-since-2001-and-how-much-has-it-cost/): Since 9/11, the US has engaged in three full-scale wars, bombing at least 10 countries under four presidents.
- [T20 World Cup semifinal: Unbeaten South Africa ‘fresh’ for New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/t20-world-cup-semifinal-unbeaten-south-africa-fresh-for-new-zealand/): South Africa, defeated finalists in 2024, are no strangers to last-four exits but take an unbeaten run to semifinals.
- [US Intel Warns Iran Could Attack America In Retaliation Over Khamenei's Killing: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/us-intel-warns-iran-could-attack-america-in-retaliation-over-khameneis-killing-report/): The assessment noted that threats linked to Iran include targeted and cyber attacks, although officials consider a large-scale physical assault on US soil unlikely.
- [America’s Loss Is China’s Gain? What US Involvement In Israel-Iran War Means For Beijing Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/americas-loss-is-chinas-gain-what-us-involvement-in-israel-iran-war-means-for-beijing-explained/): US With Israel, China With Iran: With US and China on the opposite sides, how will the Israel-Iran impact the two superpowers? News18 explains
- [What Is Decentralised Mosaic Defence, Iran's 'Suicide Proof' Plan Against Israel-US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/what-is-decentralised-mosaic-defence-irans-suicide-proof-plan-against-israel-us/): Iran has effectively fragmented its command system so that even if Tehran were incapacitated, the remaining provincial commands would continue functioning independently
- [Who Was Savitha Shan? Indian-American 'Superstar' Student Among Victims Of US Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/03/who-was-savitha-shan-indian-american-superstar-student-among-victims-of-us-shooting/): Savitha Shan served on the executive board of the Indian Students Association and volunteered with the Austin Tamil Sangam.
- [US will ‘rain missiles’, ‘death and destruction’ on Iran, Trump aides say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-will-rain-missiles-death-and-destruction-on-iran-trump-aides-say/): US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war’s success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.
- [Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/traders-mint-money-on-betting-platforms-on-us-israel-strike-on-iran/): Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.
- [Iran live: US Senate backs Trump’s attacks on Tehran, Israel pounds Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-live-us-senate-backs-trumps-attacks-on-tehran-israel-pounds-lebanon/): US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.
- [Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trump-administration-launches-us-military-operation-in-ecuador/): Critics have questioned the increasing scope and deadly consequences of US anti-narcotics operations in Latin America.
- [US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-senate-fails-to-advance-war-powers-measure-to-rein-in-trumps-iran-war/): In 47-52 procedural vote, a resolution to curtail Trump’s powers was defeated, though a separate House vote is expected.
- [Trump: US forces doing ‘very well on the war front’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trump-us-forces-doing-very-well-on-the-war-front-in-iran/): US President Donald Trump said if he had to rate his war on Iran from one to ten, he would give it a fifteen.
- [How is the war playing out in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/how-is-the-war-playing-out-in-iran/): The US-Israeli assassination of Iran’s top leadership has left a power vacuum in the country.
- [Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/death-toll-in-iran-surpasses-1000-as-israel-us-strikes-continue/): A funeral for the country’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.
- [More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/more-than-200-killed-in-landslide-at-drc-coltan-mine/): Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.
- [‘15 Out Of 10’: Trump Rates Iran War As Conflict Kills 6 Americans, Over 1,000 Iranians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/15-out-of-10-trump-rates-iran-war-as-conflict-kills-6-americans-over-1000-iranians/): Trump said the US was doing “very well” in the war with Iran as casualties mounted on both sides.
- [Why is Israel is moving deeper into southern Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/why-is-israel-is-moving-deeper-into-southern-lebanon/): Israel has ordered residents south of the Litani River to evacuate as its forces move deeper into Lebanon.
- [World’s Second-Largest Shipping Firm Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings Across West Asia Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/worlds-second-largest-shipping-firm-maersk-suspends-cargo-bookings-across-west-asia-amid-war/): Maersk has halted cargo bookings to several West Asian ports due to war disruptions. Affected ports include UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, most of Oman, and two in Saudi.
- [Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/why-irans-system-may-endure-the-us-israel-strikes/): Why Iran’s Islamic Republic is more prepared than Washington expected.
- [Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack as gas tanker sinks in Mediterranean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-drone-attack-as-gas-tanker-sinks-in-mediterranean/): Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of carrying out a ‘terrorist attack.’
- [Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/why-washington-cant-stop-trump-on-iran/): Trump has launched strikes on Iran while Congress debates war powers.
- [Fake News Alert: MEA Debunks Claim Indian Ports Are Being Used By US Navy Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/fake-news-alert-mea-debunks-claim-indian-ports-are-being-used-by-us-navy-against-iran/): The MEA rejected claims aired by US network OAN that American warships were using Indian ports to stage attacks on Iran, calling the allegations “fake and false”.
- [Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-war-redrawing-the-map-of-the-middle-east-israeli-style/): ‘We already are in a scenario where the US has lost control of this war,’ argues political scientist Vali Nasr.
- [US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-dems-say-iran-troop-deployment-more-likely-ahead-of-war-powers-vote/): Resolution aims to constrain Trump’s war capabilities, but faces uphill battle with veto likely if passed by Congress.
- [Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/spain-denies-white-house-claim-it-agreed-to-cooperate-with-us-military/): Spain reiterates its opposition to war on Iran despite Trump’s threat of cutting off trade with the European country.
- [Israeli attacks, threats fuel mass displacement crisis in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israeli-attacks-threats-fuel-mass-displacement-crisis-in-southern-lebanon/): Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Lebanon’s south as Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire area.
- [‘Strived To Avoid War’: Iran Tells Neighbours US, Israel Left It No Choice As It Strikes Gulf Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/strived-to-avoid-war-iran-tells-neighbours-us-israel-left-it-no-choice-as-it-strikes-gulf-cities/): President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was forced to respond after US-Israel strikes as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles across the region.
- [UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/uk-police-arrest-three-men-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-china/): Husband of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ruling Labour Party among those arrested, local media report.
- [Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-a-contender-for-irans-leadership-amid-war/): Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as potential successor after death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israel attacks.
- [Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/debris-from-natos-missile-interception-falls-on-turkish-soil-2/): Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.
- [British MP Joani Reid’s Husband Among 3 Detained On Suspicion Of Spying For China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/british-mp-joani-reids-husband-among-3-detained-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-china/): Three men suspected of spying for China were arrested in the UK, including Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis warned of Beijing’s threats.
- [Total Blackout Across Iraq Amid War Between Neighbour Iran, US-Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/total-blackout-across-iraq-amid-war-between-neighbour-iran-us-israel/): The Iraqi govt said it was looking to determine the cause of the blackout, and had begun restoring power stations and transmission lines.
- ['Maybe We Should Stop Supply Right Now': Putin's Gas Threat To Europe Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/maybe-we-should-stop-supply-right-now-putins-gas-threat-to-europe-amid-iran-war/): Putin noted that Europeans were “planning to introduce new restrictions” on Russian energy, but said “other markets are opening”.
- [Nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced amid fierce fighting on Pakistan border: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nearly-66000-afghans-displaced-amid-fierce-fighting-on-pakistan-border-un/): UN migration agency warns that escalating violence on Afghanistan-Pakistan border risks further displacement.
- [Trump’s endgame in Iran: Regime change without US ‘boots on the ground’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trumps-endgame-in-iran-regime-change-without-us-boots-on-the-ground/): Analysts say it would be difficult, if not impossible, to bring down the Iranian system with US-Israeli air power alone.
- ['Despite The Gravity...': UAE Says It Does Not Want Wider Conflict With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/despite-the-gravity-uae-says-it-does-not-want-wider-conflict-with-iran/): The UAE urges restraint in the conflict with Iran to avoid escalation, stressing it does not seek a wider regional war amid rising tensions and missile attacks.
- [Over 4,000 Young Afghans Vow To Take Up Arms Against Pakistan, Sign Up To Defend Homeland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/over-4000-young-afghans-vow-to-take-up-arms-against-pakistan-sign-up-to-defend-homeland/): Local law enforcement reported a significant surge in military recruitment in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, where 4,176 young volunteers officially registered
- [Dubai, Playground For The World’s Super-Rich, Sees Them Flee As Iran War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/dubai-playground-for-the-worlds-super-rich-sees-them-flee-as-iran-war-escalates/): Iranian missile attacks over the Gulf have rattled Dubai’s reputation as a safe haven, prompting wealthy residents to charter private jets and drive across borders to flee.
- [Tehran Claims 100 American Marines Killed In Dubai Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/tehran-claims-100-american-marines-killed-in-dubai-attack/): Iran’s IRGC claimed major attacks on US soldiers in the Gulf, killing over 100. Missiles and drones targeted Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and US positions in Kuwait.
- ['As World Teeters On Brink Of WW3': Outrage As 40+ UK MPs Filmed Dancing In Parliament | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/as-world-teeters-on-brink-of-ww3-outrage-as-40-uk-mps-filmed-dancing-in-parliament-watch/): Some parliamentarians criticised the timing of the event, given the escalating Middle East crisis following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- [Formula One teams on edge as new regulations face first test in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/formula-one-teams-on-edge-as-new-regulations-face-first-test-in-australia/): F1’s technical changes pose challenges for drivers and engineers alike and raise concerns over quality of racing.
- [New Zealand annihilate South Africa to reach T20 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/new-zealand-annihilate-south-africa-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final/): Finn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.
- [CIA's Secret Plan To Trigger An Uprising Inside Iran Using Iraq-Based Kurdish Forces, Revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/cias-secret-plan-to-trigger-an-uprising-inside-iran-using-iraq-based-kurdish-forces-revealed/): The Donald Trump administration has been in active discussions with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq, as per the report.
- [As Iran Conflict Enters 5th Day, US Lawmakers Set To Vote On Trump's War Powers In Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/as-iran-conflict-enters-5th-day-us-lawmakers-set-to-vote-on-trumps-war-powers-in-senate/): US Senate to vote on a bipartisan resolution to stop the military campaign against Iran. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine leads the effort, but Republicans oppose it.
- ['We Never Target Civilians': US Denies Role In Iran Schoolgirls Bombing That Killed 168](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/we-never-target-civilians-us-denies-role-in-iran-schoolgirls-bombing-that-killed-168/): The strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in the city of Minab on Saturday, the first day of US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [From Derailed Talks To Demand For Russian Oil, Here’s How Iran War Is Affecting Ukraine Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/from-derailed-talks-to-demand-for-russian-oil-heres-how-iran-war-is-affecting-ukraine-conflict/): From stalled peace talks to rising oil prices and a fresh dispute over the Druzhba pipeline, the Iran war is beginning to shape the trajectory of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/debris-from-natos-missile-interception-falls-on-turkish-soil/): Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.
- [Iran’s place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump’s dismissal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/irans-place-in-world-cup-2026-in-doubt-amid-conflict-trumps-dismissal/): With Donald Trump saying he doesn’t care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.
- [Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killing spurs call for justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iraqi-womens-rights-activist-yanar-mohammed-killing-spurs-call-for-justice/): Amnesty International decries Mohammed’s killing as ‘calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders’ in Iraq.
- [Iran Sought Backchannel Ceasefire Talks With CIA As US-Israel Began Striking: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-sought-backchannel-ceasefire-talks-with-cia-as-us-israel-began-striking-report/): The outreach came despite Iranian leaders publicly rejecting negotiations with the Trump administration.
- [Travel Alert: Airlines Offer Refunds, Free Rescheduling As West Asia War Disrupts Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/travel-alert-airlines-offer-refunds-free-rescheduling-as-west-asia-war-disrupts-flights/): Passengers can rebook flights free of charge or seek refunds as airlines issue travel advisories amid airspace disruptions across West Asia.
- [Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/hegseth-says-more-us-forces-arriving-in-middle-east-as-iran-war-ramps-up/): Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war ‘just getting started’ as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.
- [Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/which-oil-and-gas-facilities-in-the-gulf-have-been-attacked/): Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.
- [Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/are-the-us-and-israel-planning-an-ethnic-civil-war-in-iran/): Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.
- [Over 100 people missing after US sinks Iranian military ship off Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/over-100-people-missing-after-us-sinks-iranian-military-ship-off-sri-lanka/): Rescue teams are looking for crew members who are missing after a US submarine sank an Iranian military ship.
- [India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal: Predicted XI, time, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/india-vs-england-t20-world-cup-semifinal-predicted-xi-time-stream/): Playing at home, India will be favourites to enter the final but England could halt their march in Mumbai on Thursday.
- [‘They Are Toast’: Pete Hegseth Says US, Israel Will Soon ‘Completely’ Control Iran’s Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/they-are-toast-pete-hegseth-says-us-israel-will-soon-completely-control-irans-airspace/): The US Defence Secretary also invoked Trump’s 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani after a warship bearing his name was sunk.
- ['Aren't They On Same Side?' Tucker Carlson Claims Mossad Bomb Plot Foiled In Saudi, Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/arent-they-on-same-side-tucker-carlson-claims-mossad-bomb-plot-foiled-in-saudi-qatar/): Calling the arrests as “weird”, Carlson made the claims during an episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, released on Monday.
- [Iran Number 1 Exporter, Financier Of Terrorism In The World: Israeli Foreign Minister To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iran-number-1-exporter-financier-of-terrorism-in-the-world-israeli-foreign-minister-to-news18/): Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said his country appreciates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s friendship and support, and Indians know exactly what terrorism is
- [‘No One Should Have To Die For A Foreign Country’: MAGA Allies Slam Trump Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/no-one-should-have-to-die-for-a-foreign-country-maga-allies-slam-trump-over-iran-war/): US President Trump faces criticism from conservative media figures over the Iran war and its ties to Israel. Despite backlash, Trump insists his support base remains strong.
- [US Could Raise Tariffs To 15% This Week, Old Rates May Return In Five Months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-could-raise-tariffs-to-15-this-week-old-rates-may-return-in-five-months/): Scott Bessent said the Trump administration could raise the universal tariff to 15% this week, with previous tariff regimes expected to return within five months.
- [Nepal Elections: The Rich, Powerful Families With Peak Political Influence In Himalayan Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nepal-elections-the-rich-powerful-families-with-peak-political-influence-in-himalayan-country/): These powerful families continue to exert significant influence over Nepal’s political and economic landscape
- [Israel's F-35I 'Adir' Scores 'Historic' First-Ever Stealth Fighter Air-to-Air Kill Over Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israels-f-35i-adir-scores-historic-first-ever-stealth-fighter-air-to-air-kill-over-tehran/): The F-35I, known as the “Adir”- Hebrew for “Mighty One”- engaged and destroyed an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 over the Iranian capital, Israeli military officials confirmed.
- ['No To War': Spanish PM Defies Trump's Trade Threat Over Iran, Gets Macron's Backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/no-to-war-spanish-pm-defies-trumps-trade-threat-over-iran-gets-macrons-backing/): The Spanish PM got backing from French President Emmanuel Macron, who called Sanchez on Wednesday to express solidarity with Madrid.
- [Nepal Votes Tomorrow: Parties To Contenders For PM Post In First Poll After Gen-Z Protests Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nepal-votes-tomorrow-parties-to-contenders-for-pm-post-in-first-poll-after-gen-z-protests-explained/): Nepal elections on March 5: With more than 18.9 million eligible voters set to vote, a look at the top parties, contenders for the PM post and how they are wooing the Gen-Z voters
- [‘9.5 Million Barrels In Weeks’: Russia Ready To Send Oil To India To Offset West Asia Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/9-5-million-barrels-in-weeks-russia-ready-to-send-oil-to-india-to-offset-west-asia-disruptions/): Russia plans to divert crude oil to India to counter West Asia disruptions. About 9.5 million barrels are near Indian waters, expected to arrive within weeks, Reuters reports.
- [Shadow War Hits Indian Ocean As Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena Sunk Off Sri Lankan Coast | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/shadow-war-hits-indian-ocean-as-iranian-frigate-iris-dena-sunk-off-sri-lankan-coast-exclusive-details/): Top Indian intelligence and maritime experts are raising alarms over the implications for New Delhi’s economic and energy security
- ['Objective Is Regime Change': Israeli Foreign Minister Says Iran War May Be Long | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/objective-is-regime-change-israeli-foreign-minister-says-iran-war-may-be-long-exclusive/): Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18, Sa’ar laid out Israel’s war aims as Operation Epic Fury entered its fifth day.
- [NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nato-defences-destroy-missile-fired-from-iran-over-mediterranean-turkiye/): Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.
- [Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/is-the-cia-planning-to-arm-kurdish-forces-to-spark-an-uprising-in-iran/): Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.
- [An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/an-outlier-for-condemning-israels-gaza-genocide-spain-says-no-to-iran-war/): Spain’s socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.
- [Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/nepal-election-2026-who-are-the-contenders-and-whats-at-stake/): Nepal is set to ‌vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
- [‘Israel at its peak power in the Middle East and it’s downhill from here’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israel-at-its-peak-power-in-the-middle-east-and-its-downhill-from-here/): ‘Israel is at its peak power in the Middle East and it’s downhill from here’
- [Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/why-are-the-us-and-israel-framing-the-ongoing-conflict-as-a-religious-war/): US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
- [Turkey Says It Shot Down Missile From Iran Over Eastern Mediterranean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/turkey-says-it-shot-down-missile-from-iran-over-eastern-mediterranean/): The event marks a significant escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict, as Tehran has so far not targeted Turkey, a NATO member.
- [Dancing Under Drones: Tourists Party On Luxury Cruise As Gulf War Explodes Overhead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/dancing-under-drones-tourists-party-on-luxury-cruise-as-gulf-war-explodes-overhead/): At east six major cruise liners remain stranded at ports in Dubai and Doha after insurance companies withdrew coverage due to the ongoing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz
- [Shot Down By A Friend: All About Kuwait's F/A-18 Hornet That Mistakenly Took Out 3 US Strike Eagles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/shot-down-by-a-friend-all-about-kuwaits-f-a-18-hornet-that-mistakenly-took-out-3-us-strike-eagles/): The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic multirole combat aircraft developed in the 1970s by McDonnell Douglas- now part of Boeing.
- [US Military Commanders Tell Troops Iran War Is 'God's Divine Plan', Trump 'Chosen By Jesus'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-military-commanders-tell-troops-iran-war-is-gods-divine-plan-trump-chosen-by-jesus/): The complaints describe combat-unit commanders framing the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran in explicitly religious terms.
- [Spanish PM says ‘no to war’ in Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/spanish-pm-says-no-to-war-in-middle-east/): Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said Spain opposes war against Iran and urged the US, Iran and Israel to pursue a resolution.
- [Drone targets military base in Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/drone-targets-military-base-in-bahrain/): Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a military base in Bahrain.
- [At least 100 people missing after Iranian military ship sinks off Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/at-least-100-people-missing-after-iranian-military-ship-sinks-off-sri-lanka/): Cause of sinking not yet known after frigate IRIS Dena sends out distress call about 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka.
- [India Voice Of Global South, Cannot Remain Silent: Iran Assistant Minister Bahrami | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/india-voice-of-global-south-cannot-remain-silent-iran-assistant-minister-bahrami-exclusive/): Bahrami said nuclear weapons aren’t in Iran’s doctrine, and a deal with US was near before the strikes. He also dismissed regime-change talk as political fantasy
- ['Not A Coward Like Trump': Iranian Strategist On Why Khamenei Refused To Hide Amid War | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/not-a-coward-like-trump-iranian-strategist-on-why-khamenei-refused-to-hide-amid-war-exclusive/): Hamidreza Gholamzadeh blamed US and Israel for dragging the Gulf countries into the war and clarified that Iran had no nuclear weapons as it didn’t consider with useful
- [Trump Calls Top Arms Makers For Urgent Meet As Iran Conflict Depletes US Stockpiles: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trump-calls-top-arms-makers-for-urgent-meet-as-iran-conflict-depletes-us-stockpiles-report/): Executives from major defence firms, including Lockheed Martin and RTX — the parent company of Raytheon — have been invited
- [How Long Can Israel Sustain Iran War? What Is Happening In Gaza & Lebanon? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/how-long-can-israel-sustain-iran-war-what-is-happening-in-gaza-lebanon-explained/): How long can Israel sustain Iran war based on current military, economic, and political factors? What about Gaza and Lebanon wars? News18 explains
- [Who Is Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Head Now Leading War Against US, Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/who-is-ali-larijani-irans-de-facto-head-now-leading-war-against-us-israel/): Ali Larijani- Iran’s top national security official- is now at the centre of Tehran’s response to its gravest crisis since the 1979 revolution.
- [After Iran’s warning, Europe fails to unite on war launched by US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/after-irans-warning-europe-fails-to-unite-on-war-launched-by-us-israel/): The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.
- [Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/irans-womens-asian-cup-team-have-so-much-concern-for-families-back-home/): Players contesting the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.
- [Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP’s Cornyn, Paxton in run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/texas-senate-race-democrat-talarico-wins-gops-cornyn-paxton-in-run-off/): Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.
- [Are civilisations destined to fail?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/are-civilisations-destined-to-fail/): What is the fate of civilisations?
- [Iranian Warship Sinks Off Sri Lanka: Over 100 Missing, 78 Injured After Suspected Submarine Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iranian-warship-sinks-off-sri-lanka-over-100-missing-78-injured-after-suspected-submarine-attack/): The 180-strong crew was aboard the vessel when it began taking on water at dawn, according to local media reports.
- [US-Israel Conflict With Iran Enters Fifth Day As Fighting Engulfs Lebanon And Gulf: What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/us-israel-conflict-with-iran-enters-fifth-day-as-fighting-engulfs-lebanon-and-gulf-what-we-know/): The war has rapidly expanded beyond Iran’s borders, drawing in Lebanon, roiling Gulf states and sparking an intense political battle in Washington.
- [Who Is Manu Raju, Indian-Origin Journalist Whose Iran War Question Stumped Marco Rubio?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/who-is-manu-raju-indian-origin-journalist-whose-iran-war-question-stumped-marco-rubio/): At a press conference, CNN’s Manu Raju asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his comments on pre-emptive strikes due to Israeli actions
- [Iranians to bid farewell to Khamenei as Israel threatens to kill successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iranians-to-bid-farewell-to-khamenei-as-israel-threatens-to-kill-successor/): Israel’s defence minister says next leader ‘target for assassination’ as Iranians prepare to mourn Khamenei in Tehran.
- [LIVE: South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/live-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-semifinal/): Follow our live build-up with toss and team news coverage before our live text commentary stream.
- [Zimbabwean child waste-pickers work ‘hazardous’ jobs to help their families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/zimbabwean-child-waste-pickers-work-hazardous-jobs-to-help-their-families/): Boys as young as six scout for scrap metal to sell in a country where children make up 14 percent of workforce.
- [Huge column of smoke seen over western Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/huge-column-of-smoke-seen-over-western-tehran/): Videos by an eyewitness captured thick black smoke rising in western Tehran as air strikes by the US and Israel continue
- [‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/we-were-just-praying-pakistani-students-recount-escape-from-war-hit-iran/): Iran hosts some 3,000 Pakistani students, who stare at an uncertain future after US-Israel attacks forced them to flee.
- [Iranian missile hits base housing US troops in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iranian-missile-hits-base-housing-us-troops-in-qatar/): An Iranian missile has hit a military base housing US troops in Qatar. No casualties have been reported so far.
- [How Iran fights an imposed war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/how-iran-fights-an-imposed-war/): Regime’s strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.
- [Israeli air attack hits Beirut during live report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/israeli-air-attack-hits-beirut-during-live-report/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr was reporting live when an Israeli air attack hit the southern suburbs of Beirut.
- [Iranian Strike On Radar 'Nerve Centre' Al-Udeid Big Blow To US, What Other American Bases Were Hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/iranian-strike-on-radar-nerve-centre-al-udeid-big-blow-to-us-what-other-american-bases-were-hit/): Iranian missiles targeted the highly specialised AN/FPS-132 radar system, which analysts described as the “nervous system” of a multi-trillion-dollar defence architecture of the US
- [Will Mojtaba Enjoy Same Powers As Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/will-mojtaba-enjoy-same-powers-as-irans-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-explained/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had the “final say” on all major state matters, including foreign policy, the nuclear program, and the judiciary. Iran’s Supreme Leader’s powers explained
- [Trump says Iran leader alternatives mostly killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/trump-says-iran-leader-alternatives-mostly-killed/): Trump told reporters that most of the people he had considered as potential future leaders for Iran are now dead.
- [IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/irgc-says-iran-in-complete-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-amid-trump-threats/): One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/04/what-we-know-on-day-five-of-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
- [While US encourages Kurds to attack Iran, history serves darker warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/while-us-encourages-kurds-to-attack-iran-history-serves-darker-warning/): Kurds weigh Washington’s push for a rebellion on Iranian soil against a history of betrayals and pragmatic alliances.
- ['Baseless And Not True': US Rejects Reports Of F-15E Eagle Crash In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/baseless-and-not-true-us-rejects-reports-of-f-15e-eagle-crash-in-iran/): Hours after reports of Iranian air defenses hitting a US F-15E, US Central Command called them “baseless,” stating on X that rumors of the crash in Iran are “NOT TRUE.”
- [Trump Is Bombing Iran Without A War Declaration. Can A US President Get Away With It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-is-bombing-iran-without-a-war-declaration-can-a-us-president-get-away-with-it/): With the Senate having declined to restrict his authority, Trump retains full discretion over the scope and continuation of US military operations against Iran.
- ['If They Want To See An End...': Iran Warns Gulf Leaders To Expel Americans, Remove All US Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/if-they-want-to-see-an-end-iran-warns-gulf-leaders-to-expel-americans-remove-all-us-bases/): The warning comes as the war between US-Israel and Iran entered its sixth day, widening beyond Gulf countries as Tehran remains defiant in the face of waves of attacks.
- [Iran, The US, and the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-the-us-and-the-world-cup/): The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, but Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. Can sport ever be neutral?
- [Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranians-get-by-as-us-israeli-bombs-rain-down-internet-blocked/): Officials say some water, electricity facilities damaged amid US-Israel bombing, but no widespread outages reported yet.
- [Gaza flotilla activists confronted by Tunisian police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/gaza-flotilla-activists-confronted-by-tunisian-police/): Global Sumud Flotilla activists say they were beaten by Tunisian police after being blocked from Sidi Bou Said port.
- [Nepal Elections 2026: Voting To End Shortly, When To Expect Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/nepal-elections-2026-voting-to-end-shortly-when-to-expect-results/): Nepal General Election 2026: Over 18.9 million voters are choosing representatives for the 275-member House. The election follows Gen Z protests and former PM Oli’s resignation.
- [Bahamas-Flagged Oil Tanker Hit By Blast Near Iraqi Port, Hull Breach Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/bahamas-flagged-oil-tanker-hit-by-blast-near-iraqi-port-hull-breach-suspected/): A blast was triggered near a Bahamas-flagged oil tanker at Iraq’s Khor al-Zubair port – with its hull likely breached. The crew is safe and the ship remains afloat.
- [India Offers Condolences On Khamenei's Death, FS Vikram Misri Visits Iranian Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/india-offers-condolences-on-khameneis-death-fs-vikram-misri-visits-iranian-embassy/): Foreign secretary Vikram Misri also met Iranian deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, who visited the embassy to sign the condolence book
- [Decoding Khamenei’s ‘Fail-Safe’ Contingency: The Four-Layered Plan For Iranian Regime's Survival | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/decoding-khameneis-fail-safe-contingency-the-four-layered-plan-for-iranian-regimes-survival-exclusive/): Indian intelligence reports exclusively accessed by CNN-News18 reveal Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s clandestine ‘succession and survival’ plan
- [From An Empress To A Widow In Exile, How Farah Pahlavi Became 'Mother Of Iran' And The Country's Only Shahbanou](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/from-an-empress-to-a-widow-in-exile-how-farah-pahlavi-became-mother-of-iran-and-the-countrys-only-shahbanou/): Crowned in 1967 with a diamond-studded tiara, Farah Pahlavi became Iran’s only Empress, championing culture and reform, only to face revolution, exile and widowhood after 1979.
- [Blackout For 5 Days And Counting: Why Iran Is Threatening Anyone Who Tries To Get Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/blackout-for-5-days-and-counting-why-iran-is-threatening-anyone-who-tries-to-get-online/): Iran’s internet blackout has surpassed 120 hours. The situation has grown more alarming with reports that the blackout is now being actively enforced.
- [Iranian Missile Intercepted By Turkey: Will NATO Step In Middle East War? Mark Rutte Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-missile-intercepted-by-turkey-will-nato-step-in-middle-east-war-mark-rutte-responds/): An Iranian ballistic missile crossed Iraq and Syria before NATO shot it down near Turkey on March 4. NATO chief Rutte says Article 5 is not on the table yet.
- ['Capabilities Are Limited': Why Europe Is Hesitant To Join Gulf Defence Against Iran’s Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/capabilities-are-limited-why-europe-is-hesitant-to-join-gulf-defence-against-irans-drone-attacks/): While Ukraine has offered to expertise, Italy, Spain, France, and the UK are sending naval and air defense assets to Cyprus.
- [Iran drone attack at Azerbaijan airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-drone-attack-at-azerbaijan-airport/): Eyewitness videos from an airport in Azerbaijan captured the moment of a suspected Iranian drone attack.
- [Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/hezbollahs-risky-return-to-the-battlefield/): The US-Israel attack on Iran and mounting pressure inside Lebanon have pushed the group into a strategic gamble.
- [A long and troubled trail: Qatar’s IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/a-long-and-troubled-trail-qatars-irgc-cell-arrests-strain-iran-relations/): Arrests will cause deep rift in Iran’s relationship with Qatar, one of its closest interlocutors in Gulf, analysts say.
- [Sri Lanka trying to ‘safeguard lives’ on second Iran ship after US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/sri-lanka-trying-to-safeguard-lives-on-second-iran-ship-after-us-attack/): Second warship is heading to same area where a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killings dozens of sailors.
- [How will the Middle East conflict affect global energy prices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/how-will-the-middle-east-conflict-affect-global-energy-prices/): Energy supplies in the Middle East are being choked off as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates.
- [‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/its-up-to-the-united-states-congress-not-any-president-to-declare-war/): ‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
- [US Senator Breaks Hand Of Former Marine Protesting Against Military Action In Iran | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-senator-breaks-hand-of-former-marine-protesting-against-military-action-in-iran-video/): The footage shows McGuinness shouting as police officers and Senator Sheehy forcibly drag him out of the hearing room.
- [25 Days Of Crude Oil Available: Sources Say India Is In Comfortable Spot As Iran War Disrupts Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/25-days-of-crude-oil-available-sources-say-india-is-in-comfortable-spot-as-iran-war-disrupts-supply/): India has 25 days of energy products amid Middle East war. The government is in touch with Canada, Australia, OPEC, IAEA for LPG and LNG supplies.
- [Decoding Iran's Multi-Layered War Machine As Tehran's Conflict With US-Israel Enters Day 6 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/decoding-irans-multi-layered-war-machine-as-tehrans-conflict-with-us-israel-enters-day-6-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has accessed an exclusive intelligence note that lays out in stark detail the true nature of Iran’s military capabilities.
- [Iranian Naval Vessel Near Sri Lanka Seeks Urgent Port Call, Day After US Submarine Sank IRIS Dena](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-naval-vessel-near-sri-lanka-seeks-urgent-port-call-day-after-us-submarine-sank-iris-dena/): On Wednesday, a US submarine intercepted and torpedoed Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean- some 2,000 nautical miles from Iran.
- [Cuba hit by massive power outage amid US oil pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/cuba-hit-by-massive-power-outage-amid-us-oil-pressure/): A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including its capital Havana, without electricity.
- [Iranian drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as US-Israel war widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-drones-hit-airport-in-azerbaijans-exclave-as-us-israel-war-widens/): Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.
- ['Bring Back The King' Chant Is Echoing In Nepal. Can The Monarchy Make A Political Comeback?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/bring-back-the-king-chant-is-echoing-in-nepal-can-the-monarchy-make-a-political-comeback/): Nepal was ruled for centuries by the Shah dynasty, culminating in the reign of former king Gyanendra. However, the monarchy ended after decades of political instability in Nepal
- ['Satisfactory Alternative By US': Iran 'Ready To Abandon' Nuclear Programme Only On This Condition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/satisfactory-alternative-by-us-iran-ready-to-abandon-nuclear-programme-only-on-this-condition/): The US and Israel launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after backchannel talks via mediator Oman over a nuclear deal with Iran failed
- [Iranian Drones Hit Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Airport, Terrifying Footage Shows Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-drones-hit-azerbaijans-nakhchivan-airport-terrifying-footage-shows-impact/): Two civilians were injured in the attack, raising fears of further regional escalation.
- [‘Noted With Concern’: Pakistan Reacts As India‑Canada Uranium Deal Boosts Delhi’s Nuclear Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/noted-with-concern-pakistan-reacts-as-india-canada-uranium-deal-boosts-delhis-nuclear-push/): Pakistan said Islamabad had noted the agreement with concern. He described the arrangement as another country-specific exception in civil nuclear cooperation.
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Second Iranian Ship Heads To Sri Lanka, Nitish Kumar Files RS Nomination & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/news18-afternoon-digest-second-iranian-ship-heads-to-sri-lanka-nitish-kumar-files-rs-nomination-other-stories/): We are also covering: Israel Shares Video Of F-35 Shooting Down Iranian YAK-130 and Sonu Sood Offers Free Shelter To Travellers Stuck In Dubai Amid US-Iran Tensions.
- [Hezbollah leader pledges to continue fight against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/hezbollah-leader-pledges-to-continue-fight-against-israel/): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has pledged to continue the group’s fight against Israel, which continues to bomb Lebanon.
- [‘Pain Didn’t Come to Kill Me’ | Ep 4 – El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/pain-didnt-come-to-kill-me-ep-4-el-salvador/): El Salvador’s bereaved mothers unite after gang violence, turning shared grief into solidarity and hope beyond hatred.
- [Drone targets US base in Iraq as Iran attacks hit region amid US-Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/drone-targets-us-base-in-iraq-as-iran-attacks-hit-region-amid-us-israel-war/): Iran continues to strike US assets in the region as Gulf Arab states report explosions, downing of drones.
- [Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/where-are-irans-allies-why-moscow-beijing-are-keeping-their-distance/): Russia and China have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran but stopped short of offering military support.
- [Canada PM unable to rule out military involvement in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/canada-pm-unable-to-rule-out-military-involvement-in-iran-war/): Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.
- [Iran Hits US Tanker In Northern Part Of Gulf Hours After Torpedo Attack On Its Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-hits-us-tanker-in-northern-part-of-gulf-hours-after-torpedo-attack-on-its-warship/): IRGC claimed it struck a US tanker in the Gulf, hours after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
- [Iran Airs Ayatollah Abdollah's Message Calling For ‘Shedding’ Blood Of Israelis And Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-airs-ayatollah-abdollahs-message-calling-for-shedding-blood-of-israelis-and-trump/): During the message, Ayatolla Javadi Amoli called for “the shedding of Zionist blood, the shedding of Trump’s blood.”
- [Iranian Bombers '2 Mins' From Another Hit On Key US Base, Shot Down By Qatari Jets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-bombers-2-mins-from-another-hit-on-key-us-base-shot-down-by-qatari-jets/): Iranian bombers headed for Al-Udeid, which is the largest base of the US in the west Asian region, were shot down by Qatari jets on March 2
- [Pakistan's Political Cover For Terrorists? ISIS 'Commander' Meets Zardari, Joins PPP | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/pakistans-political-cover-for-terrorists-isis-commander-meets-zardari-joins-ppp-exclusive/): Shafiq Mengal has been tasked with overseeing a covert operational framework aimed at consolidating several militant outfits like LeT, Jaish and factions linked to Islamic State
- ['If You Don't Withdraw...' Shia Cleric's Ultimatum To Pakistan PM Over Gaza Peace Board | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/if-you-dont-withdraw-shia-clerics-ultimatum-to-pakistan-pm-over-gaza-peace-board-exclusive/): Shaikh Najafi’s statements come at a time of heightened political sensitivity, with Gilgit-Baltistan preparing for elections, and national polls looming
- [Meloni Says No Discussion With US On Use Of Italy's Military Bases Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/meloni-says-no-discussion-with-us-on-use-of-italys-military-bases-amid-west-asia-crisis/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said there had been no talks with the US on the use of Italy’s military facilities.
- ['Could Be Targeted': Officials Express Concern As 2nd Iranian Ship Heads To Sri Lanka After Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/could-be-targeted-officials-express-concern-as-2nd-iranian-ship-heads-to-sri-lanka-after-attack/): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met senior government and security leaders to discuss Iran’s request for the warship to enter Sri Lanka’s waters for safety.
- ['Target Was Hit': Israel Shares Video Of F-35 Shooting Down Iranian YAK-130](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/target-was-hit-israel-shares-video-of-f-35-shooting-down-iranian-yak-130/): The Israeli Air Force shared a video of its F-35 jet shooting down an Iranian YAK-130 over Tehran.
- ['Middle' Of Where And 'East' Of What? How The ‘Middle East’ Got Its Name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/middle-of-where-and-east-of-what-how-the-middle-east-got-its-name/): What does the term ‘Middle East’ really mean and who decided it? The answer lies buried in history, where maps were drawn not just by geography, but by power and perspective
- [Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/rapper-turned-politician-votes-in-nepal-election/): Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.
- [Saka helps Arsenal  win as Man United lose to Newcastle in  Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/saka-helps-arsenal-win-as-man-united-lose-to-newcastle-in-premier-league/): Man United suffer first defeat in seven games under manager Carrick as Man City lose sight of league leaders Arsenal.
- [Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/under-cover-of-iran-war-israeli-settlers-terrorise-palestinian-communities/): Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared with the terror on the ground.
- [Middle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/middle-east-conflict-threatens-iraqs-participation-in-world-cup-playoffs/): Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team’s participation remains uncertain.
- [LIVE: India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/live-india-vs-england-t20-world-cup-semifinal/): Follow our live build up, with full toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
- [Israel Hits Hezbollah Command Centres In Beirut, Hamas Official Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-hits-hezbollah-command-centres-in-beirut-hamas-official-killed/): Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation was carried out as “a wave of intelligence-based strikes”. One of the sites hit had been used by Hezbollah’s aerial unit.
- [45-Year-Old Indian-Origin YouTuber Nancy Grewal Stabbed To Death In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/45-year-old-indian-origin-youtuber-nancy-grewal-stabbed-to-death-in-canada/): Members of the Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services soon rushed Grewal to a hospital, but she “succumbed to her injuries,” police said.
- [Two Missing Indian Sailors Die Days After Skylight Tanker Hit By Iranian Missiles: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/two-missing-indian-sailors-die-days-after-skylight-tanker-hit-by-iranian-missiles-report/): The oil tanker with 15 Indian nationals and 5 Iranian seafarers on board was hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.
- [US Central Command Readies 100-Day Pan For Iran, Pentagon Asked To Deploy More Intelligence Officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-central-command-readies-100-day-pan-for-iran-pentagon-asked-to-deploy-more-intelligence-officers/): The additional military intelligence officers are expected to assist with operational planning and intelligence work for at least 100 days.
- [‘We Are With You’: US Tells Israel To 'Keep Going Until The End' As Iran War Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/we-are-with-you-us-tells-israel-to-keep-going-until-the-end-as-iran-war-intensifies/): Pete Hegseth said additional American forces were being deployed to West Asia as the conflict deepens and concerns grow over civilian casualties caused by US-Israeli strikes.
- ['Disastrous For US': 'China's Nostradamus' Made 3 Prophecies About Trump. 2 Came True](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/disastrous-for-us-chinas-nostradamus-made-3-prophecies-about-trump-2-came-true/): Professor Xueqin Jiang, a renowned Chinese educator, had predicted Trump’s return and a subsequent military confrontation with Iran.
- [Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-denies-firing-missile-towards-turkiye-after-nato-interception/): Turkiye’s Defence Ministry had said a ⁠ballistic missile ⁠was destroyed ⁠by NATO over ‌the eastern Mediterranean.
- [Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-targets-kurdish-groups-in-iraq-begins-wave-of-attacks-on-israel/): Iranian Kurdish armed groups have reportedly consulted with the US in recent days about whether to attack Iran.
- [China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/china-economic-growth-target-set-below-5-for-the-first-time-at-key-meeting/): The National People’s Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.
- [Israeli strikes hit Beirut amid threats on Iranian officials in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israeli-strikes-hit-beirut-amid-threats-on-iranian-officials-in-lebanon/): Israeli forces pound Beirut’s southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-six-of-us-israel-attacks/): On the sixth day of US-Israeli offensive against Iran, the conflict is escalating while regional tensions are rising.
- [‘IRIS Dena Was Indian Navy's Guest, Hit Without Warning’: Iran Warns US Will ‘Regret’ Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iris-dena-was-indian-navys-guest-hit-without-warning-iran-warns-us-will-regret-strike/): The warship had participated in the MILAN naval exercise organised by India in the Bay of Bengal between February 18 and 25.
- [West Asia War Triggers Aviation Chaos: Over 23,000 Flights Cancelled, Emirates, Lufthansa Hit Hard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/west-asia-war-triggers-aviation-chaos-over-23000-flights-cancelled-emirates-lufthansa-hit-hard/): Thousands of passengers remain stranded across the Gulf, with many forced to take longer and more expensive routes to reach operational airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman.
- ['Quiet Death' In The Indian Ocean: How America's Lethal Mark 48 Torpedo Sank An Iranian Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/quiet-death-in-the-indian-ocean-how-americas-lethal-mark-48-torpedo-sank-an-iranian-warship/): The Mark 48 is a state-of-the-art heavyweight torpedo with a 650-pound warhead, capable of tracking and engaging surface ships and submarines with extreme precision
- [Video: Intense US-Israeli bombardment across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/video-intense-us-israeli-bombardment-across-iran/): Intense US-Israeli bombardment sent flames and plumes of smoke into the night sky across Iran.
- [Pakistan Mulls Work-From-Home Policy As Hormuz Disruption Raises Fuel Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/pakistan-mulls-work-from-home-policy-as-hormuz-disruption-raises-fuel-concerns/): The move is also aimed at ensuring domestic petroleum supplies remain stable if regional tensions continue to affect global energy trade.
- [China Suspends Diesel, Gasoline Exports After Iran Closes Hormuz, Fuelling Global Oil Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/china-suspends-diesel-gasoline-exports-after-iran-closes-hormuz-fuelling-global-oil-fears/): Amid the West Asia conflict, Iran on Tuesday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
- [US Tests Nuclear-Capable Doomsday Ballistic Missile As Iran War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-tests-nuclear-capable-doomsday-ballistic-missile-as-iran-war-escalates/): The US tested the Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The unarmed missile hit its target near the Marshall Islands, verifying its readiness.
- [Zelenskyy Offers Ukrainian Specialists To Help Gulf Countries Against Iranian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-specialists-to-help-gulf-countries-against-iranian-drones/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is sending military specialists to the Middle East to counter Iranian drones and missiles, consulting with UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- [Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/canada-pm-carney-says-unable-to-rule-out-military-role-in-iran-war/): Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be ‘inconsistent with international law’.
- [After Pakistan, China’s HQ-9B Air Defence Fails Again In Iran Against US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/after-pakistan-chinas-hq-9b-air-defence-fails-again-in-iran-against-us-israel-strikes/): Similar shortcomings of China-made HQ-9B were reported in Pakistan also during India’s Operation Sindoor last year.
- ['They Took Out The Eyes!': How Iranian Attack On 5,000 Km Range Ballistic Radar Has 'Blinded' US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/they-took-out-the-eyes-how-iranian-attack-on-5000-km-range-ballistic-radar-has-blinded-us/): Built as part of the Upgraded Early Warning Radar programme, the system can track ballistic missiles & other aerial threats at distances of up to 5,000 km, providing early warning
- [Who is choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/who-is-choosing-irans-next-supreme-leader/): Iran’s Assembly of Experts is now tasked with choosing the next Supreme Leader. It elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 198
- [North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/north-koreas-kim-oversees-cruise-missile-tests-from-new-naval-destroyer/): Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from country’s new naval destroyer.
- [Tanker Hit By ‘Large Explosion’ Off Kuwait, Oil Spill Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/tanker-hit-by-large-explosion-off-kuwait-oil-spill-reported/): Kuwait’s interior ministry said the explosion occurred “outside Kuwaiti territorial waters”, at least 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port.
- ['Canada Cannot Rule Out Participation': PM Mark Carney's Big Remark On US-Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/canada-cannot-rule-out-participation-pm-mark-carneys-big-remark-on-us-israel-iran-war/): PM Carney earlier condemned the US-Israel strike on Iran, saying the action appeared inconsistent with international law.
- [37 Indian-Flagged Ships With Over 1,100 Seafarers Stranded Near Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/37-indian-flagged-ships-with-over-1100-seafarers-stranded-near-hormuz-amid-west-asia-tensions/): In a statement, the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) confirmed the presence of the ships and sought government intervention in the issue
- [‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/highly-focused-canada-pm-mark-carney-calls-pm-modi-a-unique-leader-after-india-visit/): PM Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted with PM Modi and discussed areas of India-Canada bilateral cooperation.
- [US Defends Iran Strike, Says Tehran Won’t Control Oil-Critical Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-defends-iran-strike-says-tehran-wont-control-oil-critical-strait-of-hormuz/): The US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent response by Tehran have widened regional tensions and paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/senate-republicans-block-war-powers-resolution-on-iran/): Senate Republicans, joined by a Democrat, voted down a war powers resolution on President Donald Trump’s war with Iran.
- [Demonstrators across Iran condemn US-Israeli war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/demonstrators-across-iran-condemn-us-israeli-war/): Iranian media shared footage from several cities showing demonstrators condemning the US-Israeli war.
- [Iran’s succession question: Rouhani’s name resurfaces amid leadership void](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/irans-succession-question-rouhanis-name-resurfaces-amid-leadership-void/): Rouhani’s legacy of pragmatism and moderation gains renewed relevance amid Iran’s sensitive leadership transition phase.
- [Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-rockets-intercepted-over-central-israel/): Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.
- [275 Seats, 18.9 Million Voters: Nepal Votes In Crucial Polls After Gen Z Uprising | 10 Key Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/275-seats-18-9-million-voters-nepal-votes-in-crucial-polls-after-gen-z-uprising-10-key-points/): Nearly 65 political parties are contesting the election, with three main contenders for the top office. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is seen as a front-runner.
- ['I Had No Other Option:' Accused Pak Terrorist Claims Iranian Spies Hired Him To Kill Trump, Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/i-had-no-other-option-accused-pak-terrorist-claims-iranian-spies-hired-him-to-kill-trump-biden/): A Pakistani man claimed Iranian spies recruited him to target Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, in bombshell testimony Wednesday.
- [Did ‘Axis of Evil’ Label Push Iran Toward Building The ‘Axis Of Resistance’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/did-axis-of-evil-label-push-iran-toward-building-the-axis-of-resistance/): Did the 2002 “Axis of Evil” speech harden Iran’s resolve? Trace how US rhetoric and regional wars shaped Tehran’s “Axis of Resistance” and redrew Middle East power lines.
- [Too Little Understanding Between India And China, Like Parents Quarrelling: Ex-Singapore FM | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/too-little-understanding-between-india-and-china-like-parents-quarrelling-ex-singapore-fm-exclusive/): George Yeo said some in India distrust closer China ties and some in Beijing underestimate India, but it is in New Delhi’s strategic interest to normalise relations
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live: Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel, Threatens Destruction Of Military Infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-israel-iran-war-news-today-live-iran-launches-missiles-towards-israel-threatens-destruction-of-military-infrastructure/): US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran launched missiles at Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship.
- [Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana’s ambassador, staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/cuba-hit-by-widespread-blackout-ecuador-expels-havanas-ambassador-staff/): Cuba’s Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.
- [Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-tightens-siege-on-gaza-amid-iran-war/): Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.
- [US Senator helps police drag anti-war protester from meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-senator-helps-police-drag-anti-war-protester-from-meeting/): US Senator Tim Sheehy joined police in forcefully ejecting anti-war protestor and former Marine Brian McGinnis.
- [US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-govt-committee-subpoenas-attorney-general-pam-bondi-over-epstein-files/): House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department’s handling of files in Epstein investigation.
- [Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-had-a-good-feeling-iran-would-strike-the-us-white-house/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump had a “good feeling” Iran was about to attac
- [US Senate Rejects Resolution To Force Trump To End Military Action Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-senate-rejects-resolution-to-force-trump-to-end-military-action-against-iran/): The poll found 61 per cent of registered voters believe Iran poses “a real national security threat” to the United States.
- [Voting Begins In Nepal’s First General Election Since Gen Z Protests Toppled Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/voting-begins-in-nepals-first-general-election-since-gen-z-protests-toppled-govt/): Nearly 19 million people are registered to vote, including around 800,000 first-time voters.
- [Nepal Election 2026 Live Updates: Nation Holds First Election Since Gen Z Uprising, Security Tightened Nationwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/nepal-election-2026-live-updates-nation-holds-first-election-since-gen-z-uprising-security-tightened-nationwide/): Nepal Election 2026: Voting starts under tight security after last year’s Gen Z protests. The election will replace interim leader Sushila Karki.
- [Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/venezuelas-president-vows-mining-reform-amid-visit-from-us-cabinet-member/): US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.
- [White House Says Spain Has Agreed To Cooperate With US Military In Middle East, Madrid Denies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/white-house-says-spain-has-agreed-to-cooperate-with-us-military-in-middle-east-madrid-denies/): The Spainish government’s denial came minutes after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that it agreed to ‘cooperate with the US military’.
- [UAE oil depot fire still raging day after drone sparks blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/uae-oil-depot-fire-still-raging-day-after-drone-sparks-blaze/): A fire is still raging at an oil depot in Fujairah, UAE a day after falling debris from a drone ignited the blaze.
- ['Used Phrases Such As Fresh Meat, Untainted': 5 Claims About Trump In Latest Epstein Files Release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/used-phrases-such-as-fresh-meat-untainted-5-claims-about-trump-in-latest-epstein-files-release/): The US Justice Department released an additional cache of ‘Epstein Files’ involving uncorroborated accusations by a woman against President Trump.
- [Forcibly displaced Lebanese seek food, clothing, and comfort in shelters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/forcibly-displaced-lebanese-seek-food-clothing-and-comfort-in-shelters/): Fouad George is one of many helping their fellow Lebanese citizens, forcibly displaced by Israel’s military campaign.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day seven of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-seven-of-us-israel-attacks/): After six days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the conflict is escalating as regional tensions rise.
- [Tehran hit by heavy bombing on day seven of US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/tehran-hit-by-heavy-bombing-on-day-seven-of-us-israel-war-on-iran/): An Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran describes the bombardment in Iran’s capital as more intense than previously seen.
- [Sudanese army retakes Bara, secures el-Obeid in North Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/sudanese-army-retakes-bara-secures-el-obeid-in-north-kordofan/): Source tells Al Jazeera army destroyed 32 RSF combat vehicles, killed dozens of RSF fighters in clashes, drone attacks.
- [‘Won’t Make China-Like Mistake’: US Official Stresses ‘America First’ In India Trade Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/wont-make-china-like-mistake-us-official-stresses-america-first-in-india-trade-deal/): US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that the US will prioritise national interests in the trade deal with India.
- [Inside Netanyahu's 'Small Forum' Plot: Israel's Katz Says Khamenei's Killing Was Planned In November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/inside-netanyahus-small-forum-plot-israels-katz-says-khameneis-killing-was-planned-in-november/): Israeli Defense Minister Katz revealed the plan was accelerated due to anti-regime protests in Iran.
- [West Asia War Enters Day 7, Over 2,100 Dead In Iran; Photos Show Trail Of Destruction Across Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/west-asia-war-enters-day-7-over-2100-dead-in-iran-photos-show-trail-of-destruction-across-cities/): The Iran-Israel-US war entered Day 7 with exclusive visuals showing widespread destruction across multiple Iranian cities and casualties estimated between 2,114 and 2,662.
- [US Navy Submarine USS Charlotte Fired Torpedo That Sank Iran's IRIS Dena: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-navy-submarine-uss-charlotte-fired-torpedo-that-sank-irans-iris-dena-report/): US officials have said that the submarine USS Charlotte fired the torpedo that sank Iran’s warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean after two MK-48 torpedoes were launched.
- [Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iran-targets-israeli-embassy-in-bahrain-saudi-arabia-intercepts-missile/): Multiple Gulf nations, Arab states, as well as Turkiye and Azerbaijan are caught in the crosshairs of the war.
- [‘No Plans To Accept New Waves Of Refugees’: US Defence Secretary Amid Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/no-plans-to-accept-new-waves-of-refugees-us-defence-secretary-amid-iran-conflict/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington won’t accept new refugees from West Asia amid rising tensions after US-Israel-Iran missile strikes and Iran’s retaliation.
- ['Why Made To Wait?' Sri Lankan MP Claims IRIS Dena Waited For 11 Hours Before US Torpedoed It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/why-made-to-wait-sri-lankan-mp-claims-iris-dena-waited-for-11-hours-before-us-torpedoed-it/): The Opposition MP’s remarks came hours after a United States submarine sank the Iranian frigate off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors.
- [Iran Claims Ali Al-Salem Air Base Hit Again As Fresh Attacks Rock Gulf, Video Shows Black Smoke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iran-claims-ali-al-salem-air-base-hit-again-as-fresh-attacks-rock-gulf-video-shows-black-smoke/): Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles and drones at the American-allied Gulf state since the war began, further escalating tensions across the region.
- ['We Are Only Targeting US Bases, Assets': Iran Claims 'No Casualty' In Gulf Nations Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/we-are-only-targeting-us-bases-assets-iran-claims-no-casualty-in-gulf-nations-amid-war/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran’s attacks are aimed only at US bases and assets, claiming there have been no casualties among Arab neighbours.
- [‘We Are Waiting For Them’: Iran On Possible US Ground Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/we-are-waiting-for-them-iran-on-possible-us-ground-invasion/): He said the attacks carried out while negotiations were ongoing have undermined Tehran’s trust in future talks with Washington.
- [US Probe In Iran School Attack Amid War Points To Likely American Strike: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-probe-in-iran-school-attack-amid-war-points-to-likely-american-strike-report/): US military investigators believe it is likely that American forces were responsible for a strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran, though the probe is still ongoing.
- [Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting Of Votes Underway, Balen Shah’s RSP Leads In Early Trends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/nepal-elections-results-2026-live-updates-counting-of-votes-underway-balen-shahs-rsp-leads-in-early-trends/): Nepal Elections LIVE Updates: The election is widely viewed as a major test for Nepal’s political old guard, who have dominated the nation’s leadership for more than a decade.
- ['Neglected Warnings, Lack Of Notice': Gulf Nations Unhappy With Trump Admin Over Handling Of Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/neglected-warnings-lack-of-notice-gulf-nations-unhappy-with-trump-admin-over-handling-of-iran-war/): The Trump admin is dealing with discontent from allies in the region who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the Iranian attacks, AP reports.
- [Gen Z-Backed Party Leads In Early Trends As Nepal Counts Votes, KP Oli Eyes Political Comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/gen-z-backed-party-leads-in-early-trends-as-nepal-counts-votes-kp-oli-eyes-political-comeback/): Vote counting is underway in Nepal after a high-stakes parliamentary election held months after the Gen Z-led protests that toppled former PM KP Sharma Oli’s government.
- [Who Is Farah Pahlavi? From Iran’s Royal Glory To Exile, Spotlight On Last Empress Amid US-Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/who-is-farah-pahlavi-from-irans-royal-glory-to-exile-spotlight-on-last-empress-amid-us-israel-iran-war/): Farah Pahlavi remains the only person in modern Iranian history to hold the title of Shahbanu or Empress.
- [US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-house-joins-senate-to-vote-down-war-powers-resolution/): The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran.
- [‘Lay Down Arms Or Face Guaranteed Death’: Trump Warns Iranian Forces Amid Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/lay-down-arms-or-face-guaranteed-death-trump-warns-iranian-forces-amid-conflict/): Donald Trump appealed to Iranian diplomats stationed around the world to seek asylum and assist in shaping what he described as “a new and better Iran.”
- [Dubai News Live Updates: 1 Missile, 6 Drones Hit UAE; Abu Dhabi Warns Of Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/dubai-news-live-updates-1-missile-6-drones-hit-uae-abu-dhabi-warns-of-action/): Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Today News Live Updates: Iran launched aerial strikes across the Gulf, targeting UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
- [Missile Barrages Continue, Gulf Region Under Fire As Israel-Iran War Enters Day Seven | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/missile-barrages-continue-gulf-region-under-fire-as-israel-iran-war-enters-day-seven-top-updates/): The Iran war continuing, the United States has intensified strikes on Iranian naval and missile infrastructure, while Iranian missile and drone attacks have sharply declined.
- [US Mulls New Global Rules For AI Chip Exports, Could Require Foreign Investment: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-mulls-new-global-rules-for-ai-chip-exports-could-require-foreign-investment-report/): As per the proposal, countries seeking exports of 200,000 AI chips or more may have to invest in US-based AI data centres or provide security guarantees.
- [When Will Iran War End? Trump Says He Has 'No Time Limits', But Lays Objectives Behind Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/when-will-iran-war-end-trump-says-he-has-no-time-limits-but-lays-objectives-behind-attack/): Detailing several objectives behind the attack on Iran, Trump said, “They can’t have a nuclear weapon. That’s number one, two, and three.”
- [Key US-Linked Missile Defence Radars Hit By Iran In Jordan And UAE, Satellite Images Show: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/key-us-linked-missile-defence-radars-hit-by-iran-in-jordan-and-uae-satellite-images-show-report/): Satellite images suggest that radar systems linked to the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar may have been struck.
- ['Not Holding Back': US Military Strikes, Sets On Fire Iranian Drone Carrier Ship | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/not-holding-back-us-military-strikes-sets-on-fire-iranian-drone-carrier-ship-video/): The U.S. military struck and set fire to an Iranian drone carrier ship during Operation ‘Epic Fury’.
- [US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-says-iran-missile-attacks-down-90-after-strikes-from-b-2-bombers/): The US says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
- [Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/who-is-ahmad-vahidi-the-irgcs-new-commander/): Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.
- [How US sinking of Iranian warship blew hole in Modi’s ‘guardian’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/how-us-sinking-of-iranian-warship-blew-hole-in-modis-guardian-claims/): India sees itself a security provider in the Indian Ocean. On Wednesday, it couldn’t save even its own guest.
- [Video shows projectile exploding near Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/video-shows-projectile-exploding-near-ali-al-salem-air-base-in-kuwait/): Videos showed a projectile striking near Kuwait’s Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a number of US forces.
- ['Do Not Exit To Film Or Record': UAE Issues Advisory Amid Iran Missile Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/do-not-exit-to-film-or-record-uae-issues-advisory-amid-iran-missile-threat/): UAE issued safety guidelines for its citizens amid escalating Middle East tensions, asking them to remain cautious and not to step out to record any videos.
- [Trump Claims Iran Calling US To 'Make A Deal' Amid War, But Says It's 'Being A Little Bit Late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/trump-claims-iran-calling-us-to-make-a-deal-amid-war-but-says-its-being-a-little-bit-late/): Trump said that the Iranian missile and drone infrastructure had been heavily targeted in ongoing Operation Epic Fury.
- [India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Purchase Russian Oil Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/india-gets-30-day-waiver-from-us-to-purchase-russian-oil-amid-iran-war/): The move came as the US seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East following its operation in Iran.
- [Iran live: Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’; Tehran keeps up Gulf attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iran-live-trump-says-iran-being-demolished-tehran-keeps-up-gulf-attacks/): Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘no reason why we should negotiate with the US’ as Washington is untrustworthy
- [Trump offers immunity to IRGC, Iranian police who ‘lay down their arms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/trump-offers-immunity-to-irgc-iranian-police-who-lay-down-their-arms/): US President Donald Trump offered immunity to Iranian police and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- [Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/suspected-iranian-missile-debris-ignites-fires-in-central-israel/): Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile has landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel.
- [Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/celta-vigo-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-teams-start-kickoff-time-lineups/): Real Madrid have lost their last two La Liga matches but can close the gap to leaders Barcelona when they play in Vigo.
- [Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-says-he-must-be-involved-in-choosing-irans-next-supreme-leader/): Analyst says US president will not find an Iranian Delcy Rodriguez from within the existing Islamic Republic system.
- [Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-says-regime-change-in-cuba-is-question-of-time-after-iran/): Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government.
- [US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-house-narrowly-rejects-resolution-to-end-trumps-iran-war/): The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress’s approval for further military action on Iran.
- [Who Is Markwayne Mullin? US Senator To Replace Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/who-is-markwayne-mullin-us-senator-to-replace-kristi-noem-as-homeland-security-chief/): Mullin, a successful businessman and a professional MMA fighter, will replace Kristi Noem as the US Secretary of Homeland Security after a Senate confirmation.
- [Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-cancels-friday-prayers-at-al-aqsa-mosque-amid-iran-conflict/): Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.
- [Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-voices-support-for-possible-kurdish-offensive-in-iran/): US president says he’d be ‘all for’ Kurdish ground assault on Iran amid reports that Washington is egging on rebellion.
- [Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/why-has-hezbollah-joined-middle-east-war/): Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
- [Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region amid US-Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-fires-more-missiles-drones-across-gulf-region-amid-us-israeli-attacks/): Gulf countries face continued barrage of Iranian attacks as US, Israel pledge to continue military assault against Iran.
- [US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-states-sue-to-stop-trumps-latest-global-tariffs/): Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
- ['Baseless': Iran Denies Blocking Strait Of Hormuz, Accuses US Of Endangering Maritime Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/baseless-iran-denies-blocking-strait-of-hormuz-accuses-us-of-endangering-maritime-security/): This came after Iran’s IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/ukraine-russia-free-200-pows-each-in-latest-swap-amid-stalled-peace-talks/): Exchange comes amid a deadlock in US-brokered negotiations to end the four-year war between the two countries.
- [Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian vessel after US sunk IRIS Dena](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/sri-lanka-evacuates-crew-of-second-iranian-vessel-after-us-sunk-iris-dena/): More than 200 crew members evacuated, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, leaving 87 sailors dead.
- [Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-fires-homeland-security-head-kristi-noem-names-mullin-as-replacement/): Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on immigration.
- [US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-house-of-representatives-to-vote-on-latest-effort-to-halt-iran-war/): Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.
- [Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, Names Markwayne Mullin As Replacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-fires-homeland-security-chief-kristi-noem-names-markwayne-mullin-as-replacement/): Several reports suggested that Trump was angry at Noem’s performance in congressional hearings and was considering firing her as Homeland Security chief.
- ['I Think It's Wonderful...': Trump Backs Kurdish Offensive In Iran, Offers Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/i-think-its-wonderful-trump-backs-kurdish-offensive-in-iran-offers-support/): Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces based in Iraq to cross into Iran to launch attacks on Tehran’s security forces.
- [US Closes Embassy In Kuwait After Retaliatory Iranian Attacks, Urges Citizens To Leave Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-closes-embassy-in-kuwait-after-retaliatory-iranian-attacks-urges-citizens-to-leave-country/): At least six American troops have been killed in an Iranian attack at Shuaiba port in Kuwait, as Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on US and Israeli facilities in the region.
- [Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-us-intensify-iran-strikes-targeting-homes-hospitals-stadium/): Strikes target hospitals, schools, and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.
- [Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/senators-propose-ban-on-us-govt-officials-doing-prediction-market-trading/): The bill comes as a user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the US would strike Iran.
- [Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/trump-administration-doubles-down-on-military-action-in-latin-america/): At inaugural ‘Americas Counter Cartel Conference’, Trump officials vowed continued military operations against cartels.
- [USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier Hit By Iranian Missiles Near Strait Of Hormuz, Tehran Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/uss-abraham-lincoln-aircraft-carrier-hit-by-iranian-missiles-near-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-says/): Iran claimed the missiles of IRGC Navy targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln while it was operating near the Strait of Hormuz, although it did not provide any evidence of the strike.
- [India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/india-beat-england-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final-as-sanju-stars-again/): Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.
- [Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-kills-more-than-100-lebanese-as-it-commands-beirut-residents-to-flee/): More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.
- ['Ignoring Own Track Record': India Slams Pakistan's 'Ironic' Outrage Over Uranium Deal With Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/ignoring-own-track-record-india-slams-pakistans-ironic-outrage-over-uranium-deal-with-canada/): India said Pakistan’s own history of “illicit” nuclear proliferation makes its concerns about regional stability entirely hollow
- [Sri Lanka To Take Control Of Iranian Ship IRIS Bushehr After US Torpedoed IRIS Dena](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/sri-lanka-to-take-control-of-iranian-ship-iris-bushehr-after-us-torpedoed-iris-dena/): Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the government will take charge of the Iranian vessel Iris Bushehr and its crew.
- [US-Israel War Enters Day 6 As Iran Vows To Fight Americans 'Wherever They Are' | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-israel-war-enters-day-6-as-iran-vows-to-fight-americans-wherever-they-are-top-updates/): As US-Israel bombing intensifies on Day 6, Iran vows revenge for IRIS Dena sinking and Khamenei’s succession hangs in the balance.
- [Afghan Taliban Claim Multi-Province Offensive Decimated Pakistani Border Outposts | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/afghan-taliban-claim-multi-province-offensive-decimated-pakistani-border-outposts-exclusive-details/): According to a spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Defence, overnight operations have resulted in the deaths of at least 41 Pakistani soldiers in the last 24 hours alone
- [Pentagon Preparing For Prolonged US-Israeli War On Iran That Could Last Till September: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/pentagon-preparing-for-prolonged-us-israeli-war-on-iran-that-could-last-till-september-report/): The US Central Command has asked the Pentagon to send more intelligence officers to Florida, underscoring that the US was unprepared to deal with a prolonged war with Iran.
- [Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/emotional-turmoil-grips-iranians-watching-conflict-unfold-overseas/): As conflict engulfs Iran, its diaspora feels anguish, reflecting on memories of home and uncertainty about the future.
- [Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranians-ready-to-disgrace-us-troops-if-they-invade-top-official-says/): Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be ‘involved in the appointment’ of the country’s next supreme leader.
- [Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/nepalese-vote-in-general-election-months-after-gen-z-uprising/): Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
- [Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/traffic-chaos-in-beirut-as-israel-issues-forced-evacuation-order/): Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.
- [Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/cubas-economy-on-edge-fuel-shortages-and-rising-hardship/): Havana’s streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.
- [‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/the-truth-social-war-the-us-playbook-for-war-with-iran/): Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?
- [Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israels-smotrich-threatens-beirut-suburbs-amid-evacuation-orders/): Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon’s capital, home to hundreds of thousands.
- [70-Year-Old Actress Plays Teen Girl's Role In TV Series, Sparks Outrage Over Kissing Younger Co-Star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/70-year-old-actress-plays-teen-girls-role-in-tv-series-sparks-outrage-over-kissing-younger-co-star/): Liu Xiaoqing, called China’s “ageless goddess” for her youthful portrayals, sparked controversy by kissing a much younger co-star in a new mini-drama series.
- [Iranian Missiles Light Up Bahrain Sky As US Base Comes Under Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranian-missiles-light-up-bahrain-sky-as-us-base-comes-under-attack-video/): The strikes on Bahrain were part of a sweeping wave of Iranian attacks across multiple Gulf states.
- [IRIS Dena Sinking In Indian Ocean: How Do International Waters Differ From Territorial And EEZ?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iris-dena-sinking-in-indian-ocean-how-do-international-waters-differ-from-territorial-and-eez/): Iran insisted the IRIS Dena was in international waters when it was struck, though geographical reports place the wreckage well within Sri Lanka’s exclusive economic zone
- ['They're Wasting Their Time': Trump Says He Must Be Involved In Picking Iran's Next Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/theyre-wasting-their-time-trump-says-he-must-be-involved-in-picking-irans-next-leader/): Donald Trump acknowledged that Khamenei’s son was the likely successor, but called this outcome unacceptable and demanded to be personally involved in the selection.
- [Iranians Seen Dancing To Remix Featuring Trump Announcing Khamenei’s Death | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iranians-seen-dancing-to-remix-featuring-trump-announcing-khameneis-death-watch/): While the war continues, celebrations continue among Iranian communities across the world. Videos emerged of Iranians dancing to Trump’s announcement of Khamenei’s death.
- [EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/eu-leaders-express-solidarity-with-gulf-countries-amid-iranian-attacks/): EU and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders condemn ‘unjustifiable Iranian attacks’ across region after talks in Brussels.
- [200 Targets In 10 Days: What Is Gospel, Israel's AI For Wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/200-targets-in-10-days-what-is-gospel-israels-ai-for-wars/): Israel’s Unit 8200 uses AI like “Habsora” to automate battlefield target identification, processing satellite imagery, drone data, SIGINT, and historical databases
- [Iran women’s football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-womens-football-team-salute-sing-national-anthem-in-asian-cup-match/): Players chose to sing the anthem before their game against Australia, in contrast to their silence during the previous tie.
- [‘Our children were sold off’: The South Africans sent to fight Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/our-children-were-sold-off-the-south-africans-sent-to-fight-russias-war/): Men ‘lured’ into fighting in the Ukraine war say Africans were subjected to worse treatment on the front lines.
- [Videos show destruction after US and Israeli strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/videos-show-destruction-after-us-and-israeli-strikes-on-iran/): New videos show destruction across Iran after US and Israeli air strikes.
- [Azerbaijan Vows Retaliation After 'Terrorist' Iranian Drone Strike That Wounded 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/azerbaijan-vows-retaliation-after-terrorist-iranian-drone-strike-that-wounded-4/): Azerbaijan’s warning came in response to an Iranian drone attack across its border that injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave.
- [Iran Shuts Hormuz Strait For US, Israel And West But Not China. What About India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/iran-shuts-hormuz-strait-for-us-israel-and-west-but-not-china-what-about-india/): Iran said any ships belonging to the United States, Israel, Europe “and their supporters” spotted in the waterway “will certainly be hit.”
- [What Is The Shahed Drone? How Iran's $20,000 Weapon Is Cruising Past $4 Million US Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/what-is-the-shahed-drone-how-irans-20000-weapon-is-cruising-past-4-million-us-missiles/): Nicknamed “lawnmower” of the skies due to its unpleasant sound, the Shahed-136 drone is a loitering munition designed for one-way “suicide” missions
- [Israel Plans To Target Iran's Underground Missile Sites In Second Phase Of War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-plans-to-target-irans-underground-missile-sites-in-second-phase-of-war-report/): Israel’s military campaign against Iran is now targeting underground missile facilities. The conflict, involving the US, has seen missile attacks across the region.
- [The Ghost Of 1945: When Was The Last Time A US Submarine Sunk A Warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/the-ghost-of-1945-when-was-the-last-time-a-us-submarine-sunk-a-warship/): This engagement represents the first time since World War II that an American submarine has successfully neutralised an enemy vessel using torpedoes
- [5 Fighter Jets With Unmatched Speed, Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/5-fighter-jets-with-unmatched-speed-power/): As war between US-Israel and Iran and Russia-Ukraine continues, explore world’s fastest fighter jets that rule modern air warfare.
- [Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/map-shows-how-big-iran-is-compared-with-the-50-us-states/): Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.
- [Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/which-kurdish-groups-is-the-us-rallying-to-fight-iran/): US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.
- [West Asia War: How Are Sunni Muslims Different From Shia Muslims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/west-asia-war-how-are-sunni-muslims-different-from-shia-muslims/): Despite sharing the same core beliefs about Islam, Sunni and Shia Muslims differ over who should have led the Muslim community after the death of Prophet Muhammad
- [US-Israel-Iran War: 37 Indian-Flagged Vessels Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz, Rs 100 Bn Assets At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/us-israel-iran-war-37-indian-flagged-vessels-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz-rs-100-bn-assets-at-risk/): Iran took control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli attacks, which choked vital Middle East oil and gas flows and caused oil prices to spike.
- [Nepal elections frame new era after youth protests toppled leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/nepal-elections-frame-new-era-after-youth-protests-toppled-leaders/): Six months after youth-led protests ousted Nepal’s prime minister, people in Kathmandu have been voting in election.
- [Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/will-the-us-benefit-from-the-oil-crisis-sparked-by-the-war-on-iran/): Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
- [Barrage of Iranian missiles target Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/barrage-of-iranian-missiles-target-qatar/): A wave of loud missile explosions was heard over the skies of Doha on Thursday.
- [Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/finalissima-f1-races-middle-east-conflict-disrupts-global-sports-events/): With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.
- [Israel puts a target on the back of the rules-based order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/israel-puts-a-target-on-the-back-of-the-rules-based-order/): Israel suggests those seeking to enforce international law on Gaza will meet the fate of a destroyed Iranian warship.
- [Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/05/missiles-fired-by-us-israel-hit-two-schools-near-tehran-iranian-media/): The latest attack comes six days after the deadliest single one during the war on Iran, which killed 165 people.
- [Calls grow for independent probe into deadly Iranian girls’ school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/calls-grow-for-independent-probe-into-deadly-iranian-girls-school-attack/): ‘No excuse for killing girls in a classroom,’ UN experts say, amid push for justice after Minab primary school assault.
- [Video shows explosions near Tehran’s Azadi Tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/video-shows-explosions-near-tehrans-azadi-tower/): A video has been released showing huge explosions near Tehran’s Azadi Tower.
- [Iran shares video of Tehran primary school after attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iran-shares-video-of-tehran-primary-school-after-attack/): A school in Tehran has been struck in US-Israeli attacks, according to Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
- [CCTV video captures moment strike lands next to boys’ school in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/cctv-video-captures-moment-strike-lands-next-to-boys-school-in-iran/): CCTV video showing the moment a missile struck next to a boys’ school in Iran’s Qazvin.
- [Zelenskyy visits front line as Ukraine and Russia swap 500 prisoners each](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/zelenskyy-visits-front-line-as-ukraine-and-russia-swap-500-prisoners-each/): Completion of two-day POW exchange one of few tangible results as peace talks stall amid Middle East turmoil.
- [US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-customs-agency-says-it-is-not-yet-able-to-reimburse-tariff-costs/): Agency says process being worked out to mediate disbursement of $166bn in tariff costs to more than 330,000 importers.
- [India’s New Digital Chokepoint: The West Asia War Is Threatening Your Internet, Not Just Your Petrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/indias-new-digital-chokepoint-the-west-asia-war-is-threatening-your-internet-not-just-your-petrol/): India’s digital and economic engines remain heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the Centre of the US-Israel war with Iran
- [Discount Deleted: Has The West Asia War Ended India’s 'Cheap Russian Oil' Era?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/discount-deleted-has-the-west-asia-war-ended-indias-cheap-russian-oil-era/): With Urals now costing more than the global standard and Brent itself hovering near $92 per barrel, the pressure on domestic fuel prices and the Indian rupee is deepening
- [LIVE: Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/live-celta-vigo-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream as Real target gap to Barcelona.
- [US job market stalls, unemployment rate rises before Fed decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-job-market-stalls-unemployment-rate-rises-before-fed-decision/): The healthcare sector was hit the hardest , while tariff-exposed sectors remained stagnant .
- [Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/has-donald-trump-failed-to-sell-the-iran-war-to-the-world/): Some of Washington’s allies have been critical and will not join the conflict.
- [White House posts ‘American justice’ video days after Iran school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/white-house-posts-american-justice-video-days-after-iran-school-attack/): The White House is facing criticism for posting a video montage mixing footage from the Iran war with cartoons.
- [Meet Sabina Kafle: The Poet Wife Of Nepal's Likely Next Prime Minister Balen Shah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/meet-sabina-kafle-the-poet-wife-of-nepals-likely-next-prime-minister-balen-shah/): Sabina Kafle is a public health professional and writer who has worked on health programmes in Nepal.
- [America's Ageless Spy Plane Back Over Cyprus: Inside The U-2 Dragon Lady](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/americas-ageless-spy-plane-back-over-cyprus-inside-the-u-2-dragon-lady/): An USAF U-2 Dragon Lady took off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus early on Friday, days after a drone punched through the roof of the hangar housing the aircraft.
- [After The 'Landslide': What Balen Shah’s Mega Mandate Means For India-Nepal Relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/after-the-landslide-what-balen-shahs-mega-mandate-means-for-india-nepal-relations/): Shah’s poll victory follows a tumultuous year of Gen Z-led protests that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Nepal government in September 2025
- ['Zionist Regime Made A Big Mistake': Warning To Israel From Khamenei's X Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/zionist-regime-made-a-big-mistake-warning-to-israel-from-khameneis-x-account/): This is the second post to appear on Khamenei’s account since his reported death.
- [Could Iran War End On March 12? Trump's 'Unconditional Surrender' Demand Has A Precedent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/could-iran-war-end-on-march-12-trumps-unconditional-surrender-demand-has-a-precedent/): The words are familiar as on June 17, 2025, Trump issued the same demand during what became known as the Twelve-Day War between Israel and Iran.
- [Music Manifesto: With Rage And Rap, Balen Shah's Songs Always Said What Was Wrong With Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/music-manifesto-with-rage-and-rap-balen-shahs-songs-always-said-what-was-wrong-with-nepal/): The songs Balen Shah made before politics came calling were a sustained, angry and remarkably consistent critique of Nepal’s entrenched elites.
- [US Has Asked India To Buy Russian Oil To Cool Global Prices, Energy Secretary Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-has-asked-india-to-buy-russian-oil-to-cool-global-prices-energy-secretary-says/): The move signals Washington’s urgency in finding immediate solutions to an energy crisis that has seen oil prices threaten to spike to $150 a barrel.
- [In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/in-a-bid-to-counter-china-trump-hosts-a-summit-for-latin-america-leaders/): Experts say Trump must offer ‘tangible economic benefits’ to Latin America to curb China’s growth in the region.
- [Israel extending ‘Gaza playbook’ to Lebanon, charity warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/israel-extending-gaza-playbook-to-lebanon-charity-warns/): Medical Aid for Palestinians accuses Israel of ‘deliberately terrorising civilian populations’ across Lebanon.
- ['Only 10 Days Of Fresh Produce Left': Logistics CEO Sounds Alarm On Dubai Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/only-10-days-of-fresh-produce-left-logistics-ceo-sounds-alarm-on-dubai-amid-west-asia-war/): Stefan Paul, CEO of global logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel, told Swiss broadcaster SRF on Thursday that the estimate is based on supply chain data monitored by his company.
- [As Trump Eyes Cuba, Why Son Of Cuban Immigrants Marco Rubio Is His Pick For The Job?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/as-trump-eyes-cuba-why-son-of-cuban-immigrants-marco-rubio-is-his-pick-for-the-job/): Marco Rubio is the son of Cuban immigrants and one of Washington’s most consistent and vocal advocates for regime change in Havana.
- [New Release Of Epstein Files Alleges That Trump Had Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/new-release-of-epstein-files-alleges-that-trump-had-sexually-assaulted-teen-girl/): FBI revealed new details of a sexual assault allegation against President Trump from the Epstein files. A woman claimed Trump assaulted her in the 1980s when she was 13-15.
- [Days Before US Hit IRIS Dena, India Allowed Iranian Ship To Dock At Kochi Due To 'Technical Issues'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/days-before-us-hit-iris-dena-india-allowed-iranian-ship-to-dock-at-kochi-due-to-technical-issues/): Iran requested permission for its naval ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi due to technical issues.
- [Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/kurdish-opposition-mulls-whether-to-trust-trump-after-iran-uprising-call/): Iranian Kurds weigh risks of fighting government, uncertain of US and Israeli support for any uprising.
- [Thousands of Syrian refugees flee Lebanon after Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/thousands-of-syrian-refugees-flee-lebanon-after-israeli-strikes/): Thousands of Syrian refugees are fleeing Israeli strikes across Lebanon and trying to return to Syria.
- [Every Past US-Iran Crisis Ended Quickly But This Time Could Be Different. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/every-past-us-iran-crisis-ended-quickly-but-this-time-could-be-different-heres-why/): Here is a look at how past US-Iran confrontations ended and why the factors that contained them are largely absent today
- ['Cuba Gonna Fall Pretty Soon, Will Put Marco Over There': Trump's Big Remark Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/cuba-gonna-fall-pretty-soon-will-put-marco-over-there-trumps-big-remark-amid-iran-war/): The US President did not elaborate on what he meant by Cuba “falling”- whether he envisioned a negotiated political transition, an economic collapse or something more direct.
- [Why have Europe, Australia sent military assets to the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/why-have-europe-australia-sent-military-assets-to-the-middle-east/): France, Spain and Australia are among the countries to deploy military assets to the Middle East after Cyprus attacks.
- [FIFA, AFC urged to protect Iran women footballers after ‘traitors’ threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/fifa-afc-urged-to-protect-iran-women-footballers-after-traitors-threat/): Iran state TV presenter has threatened women’s national team for not singing anthem at opening AFC Cup match.
- [Elementary school in Tehran hit, Iran’s foreign ministry says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/elementary-school-in-tehran-hit-irans-foreign-ministry-says/): Footage shared by Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman purportedly shows destruction in Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran.
- [Qatar warns Iran war could halt Gulf energy exports ‘within weeks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/qatar-warns-iran-war-could-halt-gulf-energy-exports-within-weeks/): Global economies will be affected if the war on Iran continues for weeks, according to Qatar’s energy minister.
- [‘No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,’ Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/no-deal-with-iran-except-unconditional-surrender-trump-says/): US president stakes out maximalist war aims as conflict wreaks havoc across the region amid rising death toll.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Iran Tells Mediators To Focus On US And Israel & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/news18-evening-digest-iran-tells-mediators-to-focus-on-us-and-israel-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: Why Russia Is Not Defending Iran Amid US-Israel War; From Patna To Parliament: What’s Next For Nitish Kumar?
- [From Luxury Jets To A Dead Dog: The Many Scandals That Got Kristi Noem Fired By Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/from-luxury-jets-to-a-dead-dog-the-many-scandals-that-got-kristi-noem-fired-by-trump/): Here is a look at the controversies that defined and ultimately ended Kristi Noem’s tenure
- [3 Dead, 14 Injured In Suicide Bombing In Pakistan's Waziristan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/3-dead-14-injured-in-suicide-bombing-in-pakistans-waziristan/): Emergency teams rushed to the scene after a suicide blast at a checkpoint on the Bannu–Miranshah road in North Waziristan left several casualties.
- [Who Rules The Seas? US Torpedo Attack On Iranian Warship Raises Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/who-rules-the-seas-us-torpedo-attack-on-iranian-warship-raises-question/): The US Navy had not conducted a torpedo strike since 1945, making the event a stark demonstration of undersea capabilities.
- ['Will Escort Ships': US Steps In To Ensure Smooth Hormuz Operations Amid Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/will-escort-ships-us-steps-in-to-ensure-smooth-hormuz-operations-amid-iran-strikes/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the US Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. President Trump confirmed the plan.
- ['No Deal': Trump Says US Will Accept Nothing Less Than Iran's Unconditional Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/no-deal-trump-says-us-will-accept-nothing-less-than-irans-unconditional-surrender/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged earlier today that multiple countries had begun mediation efforts.
- [What Will Happen If A Nuclear Bomb Is Used In US-Israel-Iran War? All Questions Answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/what-will-happen-if-a-nuclear-bomb-is-used-in-us-israel-iran-war-all-questions-answered/): US-Israel-Iran war: What exactly would happen if a nuclear bomb is used in war? How long do effects last? How is it linked to starvation or famine? News18 answers all questions
- [Digging In: The Secret Underground Bunker Iran Built To Keep Khamenei Alive And How Israel Found It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/digging-in-the-secret-underground-bunker-iran-built-to-keep-khamenei-alive-and-how-israel-found-it/): The concept of an underground command centre for a head of state is neither new nor unique to Iran.
- [After Op Sindoor, China's Weapons Systems Struggled To Stop US-Israel Strikes In Iran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/after-op-sindoor-chinas-weapons-systems-struggled-to-stop-us-israel-strikes-in-iran-exclusive/): China effectively turned Iran into another testing ground for its military equipment after similar concerns emerged following India’s Operation Sindoor in Pakistan last year.
- [88 Clerics, No Public Vote, No Transparency: How Iran Picks Its Supreme Leader?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/88-clerics-no-public-vote-no-transparency-how-iran-picks-its-supreme-leader/): Iranian lawmaker Mohsen Zangeneh said a new supreme leader will be introduced within two days. Here’s a look at the process
- [Iran’s Air Defence Is Weakening, Can Brutal IRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi Still Ensure Victory? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/irans-air-defence-is-weakening-can-brutal-irgc-chief-ahmad-vahidi-still-ensure-victory-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: How bad is the damage for Iran? Who is Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi? How brutal is Vahidi? News18 explains
- ['Hey, We're With You': Pentagon Chief Says Iran's Attacks Have Pushed Gulf Arabs To Back US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/hey-were-with-you-pentagon-chief-says-irans-attacks-have-pushed-gulf-arabs-to-back-us/): Pete Hegseth said UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may allow base access after Iranian attacks.
- [What is the PrSM missile that the US used for the first time in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/what-is-the-prsm-missile-that-the-us-used-for-the-first-time-in-iran/): US CENTCOM said Precision Strike Missiles were used in Operation Epic Fury.
- [Amid Iran war, will Russia exploit Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot missiles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/amid-iran-war-will-russia-exploit-ukraines-shortage-of-patriot-missiles/): Zelenskyy says more US-made Patriot defence systems were used in three days of the Iran war than in Ukraine since 2022.
- [‘We know Shaheds’: Ukraine touts drone expertise in US-Israel war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/we-know-shaheds-ukraine-touts-drone-expertise-in-us-israel-war-with-iran/): Ukraine, which has years of experience in downing Russia’s Iran-made drones, wants to assist the US and Israel.
- [Moscow sees significant rise in demand for Russian oil, gas amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/moscow-sees-significant-rise-in-demand-for-russian-oil-gas-amid-iran-war/): International Energy Agency warns against politically and economically wrong return to reliance on Russian energy.
- [Messi censured for meeting and applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/messi-censured-for-meeting-and-applauding-trump-amid-us-attacks-on-iran/): Inter Miami and Messi were honoured at the White House, where Trump boasted the US military’s might.
- [Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iranian-kurd-fighters-ready-for-a-ground-operation-if-opportunity-arises/): Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’ after Iran attack
- [‘Kurdish uprising in Iran unlikely without US-Israeli protection’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/kurdish-uprising-in-iran-unlikely-without-us-israeli-protection/): Yerevan Saeed says Iranian Kurdish forces would struggle without outside backing if they launched an uprising in Iran.
- [Al-Aqsa compound empty as Israel restricts access to holy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/al-aqsa-compound-empty-as-israel-restricts-access-to-holy-sites/): Drone video showed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem empty on the third Friday in Ramadan.
- ['Our Response Is Clear': Iran Tells Mediators To Focus On US And Israel, Not Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/our-response-is-clear-iran-tells-mediators-to-focus-on-us-and-israel-not-tehran/): Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledged that several countries had begun mediation attempts but said Tehran’s position was unambiguous.
- [Russia Is Actively Feeding Iran Intelligence On US Military Targets In West Asia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/russia-is-actively-feeding-iran-intelligence-on-us-military-targets-in-west-asia-report/): Officials noted that Iran’s own independent capability to locate US forces has been degraded since the conflict began on February 28, as per the report.
- [Understanding The Strategic Calculus Behind China’s 'Unconditional Support' For Iran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/understanding-the-strategic-calculus-behind-chinas-unconditional-support-for-iran-exclusive/): Sources have indicated to CNN-News18 that China’s support to Iran amid the conflict with US and Israel is a highly calibrated, interest-based strategy
- [Nigeria: ‘Renewed Hope’ or ‘Hopelessness’? | Mehdi Hasan and Daniel Bwala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/nigeria-renewed-hope-or-hopelessness-mehdi-hasan-and-daniel-bwala/): Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigerian president’s spokesperson Daniel Bwala on the government’s record in office.
- [A weak Iran would backfire on the United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/a-weak-iran-would-backfire-on-the-united-states/): Destabilising Iran risks triggering internal fragmentation, regional instability and global economic shock.
- [‘Segregation’: Multimillion-dollar crime wall causes uproar in S Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/segregation-multimillion-dollar-crime-wall-causes-uproar-in-s-africa/): As Cape Town plans security measures along N2 highway, shack dwellers say the project will separate the poor from rich.
- [The end of Iran’s strategic patience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/the-end-of-irans-strategic-patience/): Years of US and Israeli pressure pushed Tehran from calibrated restraint to open regional confrontation.
- [Iranians mourn Khamenei as they gather for first Friday prayers during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iranians-mourn-khamenei-as-they-gather-for-first-friday-prayers-during-war/): Worshippers wave Iranian flags and chant slogans against the US and Israel, as they gather to pray amid attacks.
- [Azerbaijan Withdraws Diplomats From Tehran After Iran's Alleged Drone Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/azerbaijan-withdraws-diplomats-from-tehran-after-irans-alleged-drone-strike/): Azerbaijan withdrew diplomats from Iran, accusing it of drone strikes on Nakhchivan, injuring civilians. Iran denied responsibility.
- [‎Operation Khyber: TTP Announces New Offensive Against Pakistan Security Forces | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/operation-khyber-ttp-announces-new-offensive-against-pakistan-security-forces-exclusive/): The Leadership Council announced ‘Operation Khyber’ for the Islamic year 1447 AH (2026), saying the TTP will rise with new aims and objectives
- [Oil At $150 In Weeks? Qatar Minister Sounds Alarm As West Asia War Chokes Global Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/oil-at-150-in-weeks-qatar-minister-sounds-alarm-as-west-asia-war-chokes-global-supply/): Qatar’s energy minister said the full extent of damage to the Ras Laffan facility was still being assessed and that it was unclear how long repairs would take.
- [UNICEF Reports Almost 200 Children Killed In Attacks As Hostilities Escalate In West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/unicef-reports-almost-200-children-killed-in-attacks-as-hostilities-escalate-in-west-asia-conflict/): In a statement, UNICEF declared that nearly 200 children have been killed across the Middle East since the US and Israeli military strikes against Iran began over the weekend.
- [IEA Chief Warns Europe Against Turning Back To Russian Gas Amid Middle East Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/iea-chief-warns-europe-against-turning-back-to-russian-gas-amid-middle-east-crisis/): IEA’s Fatih Birol discussed Europe’s reliance on Russian gas amid West Asia crisis. Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure raised security concerns. No global oil shortage exists.
- [Same Iranian Drones, Different War: How Ukraine's Battlefield Lessons Could Help US In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/same-iranian-drones-different-war-how-ukraines-battlefield-lessons-could-help-us-in-west-asia/): Russia deployed Iranian Shahed drones extensively against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
- [Why Russia Is Not Defending Iran Amid US-Israel War: 5 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/why-russia-is-not-defending-iran-amid-us-israel-war-5-reasons-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: Russia has condemned the strikes and warned of a “nuclear catastrophe”, but why it remains a “fair-weather ally”, explained
- [US Not In Position To Provide Enough Missiles For Gulf, Ukraine Or Its Own Army: EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-not-in-position-to-provide-enough-missiles-for-gulf-ukraine-or-its-own-army-eu/): EU defence commissioner said Europe was facing a “huge challenge” in developing anti-missile defence, stressing that Ukraine’s needs were “immense”.
- [New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/new-video-shows-rescue-of-iran-sailors-after-us-attack-on-ship/): New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
- [Russian attacks on Kramatorsk escalate Ukraine war as Kyiv regains ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/russian-attacks-on-kramatorsk-escalate-ukraine-war-as-kyiv-regains-ground/): Ukraine has won back some territory this year for the first time since 2023 amid claims of soaring Russian losses.
- [Huge explosion seen in Tehran as strikes on Iran continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/huge-explosion-seen-in-tehran-as-strikes-on-iran-continue/): Video from Tehran showed a huge explosion in Iran’s capital as US and Israeli air attacks continued.
- [Pastors pray for Trump as strikes on Iran continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/pastors-pray-for-trump-as-strikes-on-iran-continue/): Video shows pastors praying over US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office amid US strikes on Iran.
- [Dubai Residents Get Four Back-to-Back Missile Attack Alerts Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/dubai-residents-get-four-back-to-back-missile-attack-alerts-amid-escalating-west-asia-crisis/): Four consecutive alerts within a short span sent many residents scrambling to secure essentials and prepare emergency kits.
- [Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/thousands-displaced-in-beirut-after-israeli-forced-evacuation-order/): Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order
- [Will the Houthis join Iran’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/will-the-houthis-join-irans-war/): As the regional conflict escalates, Abdel-Malik al-Houthi faces a strategic choice: intervene or stay out.
- [Is BRICS bloc divided over US-Israel attacks on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/is-brics-bloc-divided-over-us-israel-attacks-on-iran/): Since India took over as chair, the normally outspoken BRICS grouping appears to be more cautious.
- [Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/epstein-files-with-claims-against-trump-released-by-us-justice-department/): Files summarise a woman’s accusations against Trump over alleged sexual encounter when she was aged between 13 and 15.
- ['F**k America, India, China': Nepal PM Frontrunner Balen Shah's 2025 Post Goes Viral, Triggers Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/fk-america-india-china-nepal-pm-frontrunner-balen-shahs-2025-post-goes-viral-triggers-outrage/): Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is being considered as one of the frontrunners to lead Nepal’s next government as the country’s PM.
- [How Much Has Washington Spent In The First 100 Hours Of Operation Epic Fury?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/how-much-has-washington-spent-in-the-first-100-hours-of-operation-epic-fury/): The U.S. military campaign against Iran is burning through nearly $900 million a day, with most of that spending not covered by existing defense budgets.
- [US-Iran War Fears Prompt Wealthy Asians To Move Assets Out Of Dubai: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-iran-war-fears-prompt-wealthy-asians-to-move-assets-out-of-dubai-report/): Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE prompt wealthy Asian investors to move assets to Singapore and Hong Kong, fearing UAE’s stability amid regional tensions.
- [West Asia Air Travel Update: IndiGo, Air India Launch Extra Flights; Gulf Airlines Partially Resume Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/west-asia-air-travel-update-indigo-air-india-launch-extra-flights-gulf-airlines-partially-resume-service/): The aviation crisis follows a coordinated US-Israeli strike against Iran on February 28.
- [India’s ‘Blue Sparrow’? Rocks To Golden Horizon, How New Delhi Is Using Israeli Missile Technology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/indias-blue-sparrow-rocks-to-golden-horizon-how-new-delhi-is-using-israeli-missile-technology/): Israel’s Blue Sparrow missile killed Iran’s Khamenei: India is integrating and testing Israeli missile technology such as ROCKS and Golden Horizon to enhance its capabilities
- [US Stares At Depleted Oil Reserve As Iran War Drives Up Prices: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-stares-at-depleted-oil-reserve-as-iran-war-drives-up-prices-report/): The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve remains far below capacity, leaving Washington with limited options to curb rising fuel prices as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.
- [After Australia, Indonesia Announces Social Media Ban For Under-16s In Major Online Safety Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/after-australia-indonesia-announces-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-in-major-online-safety-push/): Jakarta said the phased rollout would allow authorities to work with digital platforms to enforce the new rules while protecting young users from online harms.
- [Anger in Cyprus over UK bases as US-Israel war with Iran endangers island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/anger-in-cyprus-over-uk-bases-as-us-israel-war-with-iran-endangers-island/): Protests grow as attack on British military site stirs fears that Cyprus is being dragged into a regional conflict.
- [Why did Trump fire Kristi Noem as DHS secretary; who is Markwayne Mullin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/why-did-trump-fire-kristi-noem-as-dhs-secretary-who-is-markwayne-mullin/): Trump said Mullin will lead the Department of Homeland Security while Noem assigned as special envoy.
- [Tens of thousands in scramble for flights out of Middle East amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/tens-of-thousands-in-scramble-for-flights-out-of-middle-east-amid-iran-war/): Wealthy travellers are paying up to $200,000 to charter flights out of the region.
- [Cost to US for war on Iran is $3.7bn in first 100 hours, says think tank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/cost-to-us-for-war-on-iran-is-3-7bn-in-first-100-hours-says-think-tank/): Most of the costs are not budgeted for, meaning the Pentagon will need to request more funding soon, researchers say.
- [What Is Blue Sparrow, The 'Missile From Space' That Israel Used To Kill Ayatollah Khamenei?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/what-is-blue-sparrow-the-missile-from-space-that-israel-used-to-kill-ayatollah-khamenei/): Israel used the Blue Sparrow, an air-launched ballistic missile that briefly exits Earth’s atmosphere before striking at high speed, in the strike that killed Khamenei.
- [From Stage To Top Office: Former Mayor Balen Shah Eyes PM Seat In Nepal Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/from-stage-to-top-office-former-mayor-balen-shah-eyes-pm-seat-in-nepal-elections/): The election is Nepal’s first nationwide vote since the September 2025 Gen Z-led protests that forced the resignation of Oli’s government after weeks of unrest.
- [Sri Lankan Navy Rescues Iranian Sailors After US Submarine Attack In Indian Ocean | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/sri-lankan-navy-rescues-iranian-sailors-after-us-submarine-attack-in-indian-ocean-video/): The Sri Lankan Navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors after a US submarine torpedoed the IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 on board.
- [Iran’s ‘Less But More’ Strategy As US-Israel Depletes Its Missile Stockpiles Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/irans-less-but-more-strategy-as-us-israel-depletes-its-missile-stockpiles-explained/): With Tehran’s ability to launch massive ballistic missile barrages weakened, it is new moving to a strategy – fewer shots, more targets
- [Death toll in Israel’s Lebanon attacks over 120 as Beirut, south, east hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/death-toll-in-israels-lebanon-attacks-over-120-as-beirut-south-east-hit/): Lebanon’s Hezbollah group urges Israelis to evacuate border areas as Israel continues to bomb the country.
- [US Says Iran’s Threat ‘Rapidly Declining’ As Military Strikes Intensify | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-says-irans-threat-rapidly-declining-as-military-strikes-intensify-video/): According to CENTCOM, Iran’s operational reach and influence are declining due to sustained U.S. military presence, advanced surveillance, and strategic countermeasures.
- ['It's Wonderful': Trump Backs Iranian Kurdish Offensive Against Tehran Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/its-wonderful-trump-backs-iranian-kurdish-offensive-against-tehran-amid-west-asia-war/): Donald Trump said he would support Iranian Kurdish fighters launching attacks inside Iran, calling the idea “wonderful”.
- [How Rajasthan’s Dheeraj Jain Helped 200 Indians Stranded Amid US-Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/how-rajasthans-dheeraj-jain-helped-200-indians-stranded-amid-us-israel-iran-war/): When war fears grounded flights and left Indians stranded in Dubai, a man opened his farmhouse doors. Rajasthan’s Dheeraj Jain became a lifeline for nearly 200 desperate travellers
- [Pak To See Protests Over Iran War Today, Roads Leading To US Embassy, Consulates Sealed | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/pak-to-see-protests-over-iran-war-today-roads-leading-to-us-embassy-consulates-sealed-exclusive/): Pakistan’s major Sunni, Shia religious and political parties plan to hold protests after the Friday prayers in the wake of US-Israel attacks on Iran
- [Did Iran Trick Israel Into Bombing A Helicopter Painting Instead Of The Chopper? Video Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/did-iran-trick-israel-into-bombing-a-helicopter-painting-instead-of-the-chopper-video-sparks-debate/): IDF’s X handle on March 4 posted a grainy infrared footage, which shows blast at two locations in Iran. Some, howver, feel a painting, not an actual helicopter, has been hit
- [Deadly Blast Rocks South Waziristan Fuel Station In Pakistan: 10 Killed, Many Injured | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/deadly-blast-rocks-south-waziristan-fuel-station-in-pakistan-10-killed-many-injured-exclusive-details/): A probe is underway to determine whether the carnage was caused by a remote-controlled IED planted at the fuel station or a suicide bomber
- [Mehrabad Strike: Iran Condemns 'Cowardly Act', Israel Says 16 IRGC Aircraft Destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/mehrabad-strike-iran-condemns-cowardly-act-israel-says-16-irgc-aircraft-destroyed/): Iran warned of retaliation after Israeli strikes on Mehrabad Airport. Foreign Minister Araghchi condemned the attack. Iran also accused the US of hitting a desalination plant.
- [US Flight Makes Emergency Diversion After Security Threat, Passenger Detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-flight-makes-emergency-diversion-after-security-threat-passenger-detained/): Southwest Flight 2094 to Florida was diverted to Atlanta due to a possible security issue. The flight landed safely, and a passenger was removed by police.
- [Indian-Origin Surgeon Carries Out UK's First Long-Distance Robotic Surgery From 2,400 Km Away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/indian-origin-surgeon-carries-out-uks-first-long-distance-robotic-surgery-from-2400-km-away/): Professor Prokar Dasgupta, a world-leading robotic urological surgeon, performed the robotic surgery on a patient located 2,400 km away in Gibraltar.
- [If Kabul Is Attacked, Islamabad Will Be Too’: Afghan Defence Minister Warns Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/if-kabul-is-attacked-islamabad-will-be-too-afghan-defence-minister-warns-pakistan/): Afghanistan’s Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid warned Pakistan against attacks, stressing Kabul’s instability would impact Islamabad.
- [Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/israel-kills-father-daughter-in-gaza-as-genocide-continues-amid-wider-war/): Suffering in Gaza and occupied West Bank remains acute as the world focuses on the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [What Is ‘Shield Of The Americas’? Trump Meets Latin American Leaders To Take On Cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/what-is-shield-of-the-americas-trump-meets-latin-american-leaders-to-take-on-cartels/): President Trump will host the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida. Leaders from 12 Latin American countries will attend to address regional security issues.
- ['Iran Will Be Hit Very Hard Today': Trump Promises 'Complete Destruction, Certain Death' In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-will-be-hit-very-hard-today-trump-promises-complete-destruction-certain-death-in-tehran/): Donald Trump said relentless US and Israeli pressure had forced Iran to apologise for targeting neighbouring countries, and vowed to intensify the campaign against Tehran.
- [Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/kurdish-fighters-say-iran-ground-operation-highly-likely/): Babasheikh Hosseini has told Al Jazeera it is highly likely that Kurdish fighters will stage a ground operation in Iran.
- [Indonesians protest Iran war, pressure president over US ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/indonesians-protest-iran-war-pressure-president-over-us-ties/): Protesters in Indonesia have rallied against the US-Israeli war on Iran, denouncing their government’s ties to the US.
- [Aftermath of village in Lebanon after Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/aftermath-of-village-in-lebanon-after-hezbollah-israeli-troops-clash/): Aftermath of village in Lebanon after Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash
- [OpenAI’s fund raising boom slows amid mounting debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/openais-fund-raising-boom-slows-amid-mounting-debt/): Experts have begun to question the AI startup’s path forward amid surging financial needs and no profit plan.
- [Iranian authorities warn against ‘fifth column’, as no signs of war abating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-authorities-warn-against-fifth-column-as-no-signs-of-war-abating/): Intelligence Ministry renews call to report any suspicious activity through phone calls, messaging services.
- [India vs New Zealand: Fans hope for World Cup final redemption in Ahmedabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/india-vs-new-zealand-fans-hope-for-world-cup-final-redemption-in-ahmedabad/): At the T20 World Cup final, the cricket-crazy nation hopes to bury the ghosts of 2023 and walk away with happy memories.
- [Trump Says Relentless US, Israeli Attacks Have Turned Iran From ‘Bully’ To ‘Loser Of Middle East’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/trump-says-relentless-us-israeli-attacks-have-turned-iran-from-bully-to-loser-of-middle-east/): President Trump claimed Iran “apologised and surrendered” to its Middle East neighbours due to US and Israeli military pressure, promising not to target them.
- [The 'Death By Airstrike': Kabul Details Three Years Of Pakistani Aggression | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/the-death-by-airstrike-kabul-details-three-years-of-pakistani-aggression-exclusive/): Pakistan has conducted over 1,200 cross-border violations and 712 airspace breaches between 2022 and late 2025, Taliban sources said
- [The 'Mastung Files': Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan Of Sheltering ISKP | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/the-mastung-files-afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-sheltering-iskp-exclusive-details/): Taliban sources say that ISKP has used the Mastung district of Balochistan to establish recruitment and operational centres throughout 2024 and 2025
- [Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/beiruts-southern-suburbs-in-ruins-after-israeli-attack/): Israeli strikes have left parts of Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins.
- [India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Kiwis ready to ‘break hearts’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-kiwis-ready-to-break-hearts/): New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third – and in front of home crowd.
- [Trump-Netanyahu’s ‘war in search of a strategy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/trump-netanyahus-war-in-search-of-a-strategy/): An illegal war, two leaders in cahoots and media outlets struggling to meet the moment.
- [Sirens echo in occupied East Jerusalem warning of Iranian missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/sirens-echo-in-occupied-east-jerusalem-warning-of-iranian-missiles/): Air raid sirens blared across occupied East Jerusalem on Saturday after missiles were reportedly fired by Iran.
- [Panic Buying Hits Dubai Supermarkets Amid War In Iran; Store Owners Assure Supplies Are Adequate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/panic-buying-hits-dubai-supermarkets-amid-war-in-iran-store-owners-assure-supplies-are-adequate/): Reports of panic buying in Dubai have emerged after claims of Iranian attacks. Unverified videos show shoppers rushing to supermarkets, with shelves appearing empty.
- [PM Modi Congratulates Nepal For Successful Elections, Vows To Work Closely With New Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/pm-modi-congratulates-nepal-for-successful-elections-vows-to-work-closely-with-new-govt/): PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s party is headed for a landslide victory.
- [Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/protests-in-cuba-after-thousands-without-power-following-blackout/): There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a blackout.
- [Smoke Billows After Drone Strikes Dubai Airport Runway, Flights Operations Hit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/smoke-billows-after-drone-strikes-dubai-airport-runway-flights-operations-hit-watch/): A witness also told AFP that an explosion was heard over the airport followed by a cloud of smoke in the air.
- [As War With Israel Rages, Iran's Biggest Crisis Isn't Oil But A More Basic Need](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/as-war-with-israel-rages-irans-biggest-crisis-isnt-oil-but-a-more-basic-need/): While energy supplies influence global markets, Iran’s internal stability and long-term war capacity are increasingly tied to its severe water crisis
- [From IRGC Training To ISIS Plots: Terror Cases Reveal Pakistan's Jihad Pipeline | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/from-irgc-training-to-isis-plots-terror-cases-reveal-pakistans-jihad-pipeline-exclusive/): Between 2024 & 2025, cases involving ISIS-inspired threats rose, often tied to online radicalisation networks that begin or intensify in Pakistan before suspects try attacks abroad
- [Iran’s president apologises for attacking neighbouring countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/irans-president-apologises-for-attacking-neighbouring-countries/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised for attacking neighbouring countries, in a pre-recorded address.
- [US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-downplays-reports-russia-gave-iran-intel-to-help-tehran-strike-us-assets/): Pentagon asserts US forces are tracking Russian-Iranian operations amid escalating conflict in the region.
- [Iranian Kurd leader in Iraq says ground operation into Iran ‘highly likely’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-kurd-leader-in-iraq-says-ground-operation-into-iran-highly-likely/): Hosseini tells Al Jazeera that ‘there is a strong probability of action’ as the IRGC announces strikes on rebel targets.
- [Explosion and fire in Syria due to falling drone debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/explosion-and-fire-in-syria-due-to-falling-drone-debris/): Videos documented an explosion and fire in the countryside of Daraa, Syria, due to a falling drone.
- [Southern Peru flooded after torrential rain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/southern-peru-flooded-after-torrential-rain/): Southern Peru flooded after torrential rain
- [US Warns ‘Biggest Bombing Campaign’ Against Iran As West Asia War Enters 2nd Week | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-warns-biggest-bombing-campaign-against-iran-as-west-asia-war-enters-2nd-week-top-updates/): The confrontation, which began on February 28, has expanded beyond aerial attacks to include naval activity in the Indian Ocean and drone strikes across the Gulf.
- [Iran's Ambassador To India Slams US-Israeli Strikes On Tehran, Calls Them 'Clear Example Of Injustice'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/irans-ambassador-to-india-slams-us-israeli-strikes-on-tehran-calls-them-clear-example-of-injustice/): Iran’s Ambassador to India condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran as “injustice”.
- ['India Will Determine Its Rise': Jaishankar Pushes Back Against US Official’s Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/india-will-determine-its-rise-jaishankar-pushes-back-against-us-officials-remarks/): The Indian govt has maintained that its energy procurement decisions are driven only by market conditions and global developments, with the aim of safeguarding energy security.
- [From Shahed Drones To Khorramshahr Missiles, How Iran's Cheap Arsenal Is Draining US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/from-shahed-drones-to-khorramshahr-missiles-how-irans-cheap-arsenal-is-draining-us-exclusive/): An intel report notes that Iran’s Shahed-136 drones and their variants cost as little as $20,000-$50,000 each but are highly effective in swarm attacks
- [Iran to halt strikes on neighbours unless attacks from there: Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-to-halt-strikes-on-neighbours-unless-attacks-from-there-pezeshkian/): Arab states in the Gulf and beyond that house US assets have been targeted in Iranian retaliatory strikes in the war.
- [Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/overnight-us-israeli-strikes-in-tehran-target-airport/): Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport
- [Moment drone strikes Dubai International Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/moment-drone-strikes-dubai-international-airport/): Moment drone strikes Dubai International Airport
- [Crowned In Glory, Buried On Foreign Land: How Iran’s Last Shah Died Far From Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/crowned-in-glory-buried-on-foreign-land-how-irans-last-shah-died-far-from-home/): Educated partly in Switzerland, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi inherited the kingdom at a moment of geopolitical tension and rising nationalism.
- [Iran President Apologises To Neighbouring Countries For Attacks, Says 'Will Not Strike Unless...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-president-apologises-to-neighbouring-countries-for-attacks-says-will-not-strike-unless/): The Iranian president said the country had adopted a policy of refraining from attacks on neighbouring nations unless those territories were used to launch strikes against Iran.
- [Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash on the ground in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/hezbollah-israeli-troops-clash-on-the-ground-in-eastern-lebanons-bekaa/): Lebanese Health Ministry says at least 16 people killed, 35 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit.
- [Panic at Pakistan fuel stations over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/panic-at-pakistan-fuel-stations-over-iran-war/): Long queues formed at fuel stations in Pakistan ahead of a government announcement to raise prices.
- [Pakistan Losing Credibility, Says Top Journalist, Claims China May Deploy PLA To Guard Its Projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/pakistan-losing-credibility-says-top-journalist-claims-china-may-deploy-pla-to-guard-its-projects/): Najam Sethi described Pakistan’s acceptance of these terms as a major shift in policy, suggesting that Islamabad has been compelled to accommodate Beijing’s demands
- [‘Waiting For Them’: Iran's ‘Escort Ships Via Strait Of Hormuz’ Dare To US Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/waiting-for-them-irans-escort-ships-via-strait-of-hormuz-dare-to-us-amid-tensions/): IRGC’s comments came after US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the US Navy was preparing to escort ships through the strategic waterway.
- [Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/indonesian-presidents-us-ties-questioned-amid-public-anger-over-iran-war/): Calls at home for leader of the world’s largest Muslim nation to distance from Washington amid US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Tehran pounded in week two of US-Israel war, Iran targets Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/tehran-pounded-in-week-two-of-us-israel-war-iran-targets-israel/): Explosions shake Iran as US-Israel attacks intensify, marking eight days of conflict and retaliation from Iran.
- ['Attack On Kabul Will Be Met In Islamabad': Afghanistan Minister Says 'Ready To Fight For 10 Years'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/attack-on-kabul-will-be-met-in-islamabad-afghanistan-minister-says-ready-to-fight-for-10-years/): Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid also said Pakistan’s claims that the TTP is a terrorist organisation are ‘imaginary and unrealistic
- [Asim Munir In Riyadh, Pakistan Backs Saudi Arabia Against Iran, Assures Defence Support | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/asim-munir-in-riyadh-pakistan-backs-saudi-arabia-against-iran-assures-defence-support-exclusive/): Field Marshal Munir assured the Saudi leadership that Pakistan stands ready to provide defence and strategic support to the kingdom in the event of threats to its security
- [‘Not Slowing Down’: US Hits 3,000 Iranian Targets As Op Epic Fury Intensifies | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/not-slowing-down-us-hits-3000-iranian-targets-as-op-epic-fury-intensifies-video/): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) detailed the progress of the ongoing mission, saying that the US forces have hit over 3,000 targets in Iran.
- ['War Is Not A Movie': Actor-Filmmaker Ben Stiller Slams White House Over Iran Strikes Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/war-is-not-a-movie-actor-filmmaker-ben-stiller-slams-white-house-over-iran-strikes-video/): The White House posted footage of military strikes on Iran, including clips from movies and video games. Ben Stiller criticized the inclusion of a clip from ‘Tropic Thunder’.
- [US Approves Sale Of 12,000 Aerial Bombs Worth Over $150 Million To Israel Amid Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-approves-sale-of-12000-aerial-bombs-worth-over-150-million-to-israel-amid-iran-conflict/): The US approved an emergency $151.8 million bomb casing sale to Israel, bypassing Congress amid Iran conflict.
- [Pro-Palestinian activist records questioning by German border police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/pro-palestinian-activist-records-questioning-by-german-border-police/): Pro-Palestinian German activist Yasemin Acar told Al Jazeera about what she says was harassment at a Berlin airport.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-eight-of-us-israel-attacks/): At least 1,332 people have been reported killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since launch of war last weekend.
- [Iranian missiles intercepted over Saudi, Jordan, drones launched at Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-missiles-intercepted-over-saudi-jordan-drones-launched-at-qatar/): Qatar says it came under a wave of drone attacks, with 10 fired from Iran, nine intercepted.
- [Flights Seen Holding Over Dubai Airspace After Intercepted Drone Debris Falls Near Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/flights-seen-holding-over-dubai-airspace-after-intercepted-drone-debris-falls-near-airport/): Dubai authorities dismissed such speculations that there had been a direct strike at the airport, and said that the situation involved a “minor incident” caused by falling debris.
- ['Deliberate Targeting': Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Killing Civilians, Questions UNSC Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/deliberate-targeting-iran-accuses-us-israel-of-killing-civilians-questions-unsc-silence/): Iran Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani said at least 1,332 civilians, including women and children, have been killed so far in the attacks, while thousands more have been injured.
- [Why Yemen’s Houthis are staying out of Israel-US fight with Iran – for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/why-yemens-houthis-are-staying-out-of-israel-us-fight-with-iran-for-now/): Yemen’s Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.
- [Caught between Iran and Saudi Arabia, can Pakistan stay neutral for long?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/caught-between-iran-and-saudi-arabia-can-pakistan-stay-neutral-for-long/): As Iran strikes Gulf targets, Pakistan navigates alliance with Riyadh while avoiding confrontation with Tehran.
- [‘Indian Have Been Very Good Actors’: US Treasury Secretary After Waiver On Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/indian-have-been-very-good-actors-us-treasury-secretary-after-waiver-on-russian-oil/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday announced that Washington issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil already on vessels
- [Is Iran Purposely Delaying Naming Khamenei's Successor? Here's What Officials Are Saying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/is-iran-purposely-delaying-naming-khameneis-successor-heres-what-officials-are-saying/): Israel Katz, Israel’s defence minister, said on Wednesday that any individual chosen by Iran to replace Ali Khamenei would be “an unequivocal target for elimination.”
- [Loud Explosions, Planes Ablaze: Iran's Mehrabad Airport On Fire As Israel Launches 'Broad-Scale' Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/loud-explosions-planes-ablaze-irans-mehrabad-airport-on-fire-as-israel-launches-broad-scale-strikes-video/): Explosions and fires erupted at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport amid conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US.
- [Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Hits Iran's Bandar Abbas Amid Escalating Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/magnitude-4-1-earthquake-hits-irans-bandar-abbas-amid-escalating-tensions/): A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandar Abbas, Iran. The quake was 75 km west of Bandar Abbas at a 10 km depth. No major damage or casualties reported.
- [Anti-aircraft fire seen in eastern Lebanon amid Israeli incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/anti-aircraft-fire-seen-in-eastern-lebanon-amid-israeli-incursion/): Apparent anti-aircraft fire was seen in the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon amid reports of an attempted Israeli attack.
- [‘Iranians Have Called On Me’: Reza Pahlavi Says He’s Accepted To Lead Iran After Khamenei’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranians-have-called-on-me-reza-pahlavi-says-hes-accepted-to-lead-iran-after-khameneis-death/): Pahlavi is the eldest son of Iran’s last Shah, and is widely seen as the most prominent figure in the opposition to the country’s Islamic Republic government.
- [Who Is Asif Merchant? Pakistani Man Convicted Of Plotting To Kill Trump, US Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/who-is-asif-merchant-pakistani-man-convicted-of-plotting-to-kill-trump-us-officials/): Pakistani man Asif Merchant was convicted in Brooklyn for plotting to assassinate US President Trump, linked to Iran’s IRGC.
- [Massive explosions, fires from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/massive-explosions-fires-from-us-israeli-strikes-on-tehran/): Massive explosions and fires were seen across Tehran as US-Israeli strikes pummelled targets in the Iranian capital.
- [US-Israel-Iran War Live: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile Fired At Air Base; Israel Launches Attack On Iran's Infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-israel-iran-war-live-saudi-arabia-intercepts-missile-fired-at-air-base-israel-launches-attack-on-irans-infrastructure/): US-Israel-Iran War Live: The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered day 7 with Tehran launching fresh missile strikes on the military bases of the two countries in West Asia. 
- [US Pressing Sri Lanka Not To Repatriate Iranian Ship IRIS Dena's Crew: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-pressing-sri-lanka-not-to-repatriate-iranian-ship-iris-denas-crew-report/): The vessel, IRIS Dena, had been returning to Iran after participating in the Milan multilateral naval exercise hosted by India.
- ['Iran Leadership Neutered’: Trump Looks For New Leader That Treats US And Israel Well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-leadership-neutered-trump-looks-for-new-leader-that-treats-us-and-israel-well/): Trump also indicated that he would be open to the possibility of a religious leader in Iran.
- [Nepal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: RSP Set To Sweep Polls, Balen Shah Likely To Be Next PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/nepal-election-results-2026-live-updates-rsp-set-to-sweep-polls-balen-shah-likely-to-be-next-pm/): Nepal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The poll marks Nepal’s first election since last year’s Gen Z protests forced the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- [Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/irans-strikes-on-the-gulf-burning-the-bridges-of-good-neighbourliness/): The Gulf states didn’t want this war, and they’re the ones Iran needs to mediate an end to the conflict.
- [‘We stand with Israel’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz scolds protester](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/we-stand-with-israel-germanys-friedrich-merz-scolds-protester/): “We stand with Israel.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz scolded a pro-Palestinian protester at an election rally.
- [Wake up before it’s too late: Oppose the unjust, cruel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/wake-up-before-its-too-late-oppose-the-unjust-cruel-war-on-iran/): Silence in the face of US–Israeli aggression will destroy the international legal order and endanger global peace.
- [Iran’s legal case for striking the Gulf collapses under scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/irans-legal-case-for-striking-the-gulf-collapses-under-scrutiny/): Claims of self-defence cannot justify missile attacks on neighbouring states that were not party to the conflict.
- [Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv prompt sirens, interceptor launches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-missiles-over-tel-aviv-prompt-sirens-interceptor-launches/): Witness videos captured Iranian projectiles soaring over Tel Aviv as sirens blared and Israeli interceptors launched.
- [Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/cuba-announces-fifth-death-after-shootout-with-florida-tagged-speedboat/): The government in Havana has claimed that the 10 people on board speedboat planned to ‘unleash terrorism’ in Cuba.
- [Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-war-is-latest-threat-to-a-global-economy-rattled-by-trump/): Rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation and hobble economic growth in countries around the world.
- [Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/athletic-bilbao-vs-barcelona-la-liga-teams-start-lineups-kickoff-time/): Barcelona were thumped in the Copa del Rey semifinal but return to La Liga on Saturday where they sit clear of Real.
- [Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-un-ambassador-condemns-us-israeli-criminal-war/): Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani urged the UN Security Council to stop the US-Israeli war.
- [Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to close on Barcelona with Valverde late goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/real-madrid-beat-celta-vigo-to-close-on-barcelona-with-valverde-late-goal/): Federico Valverde scores in injury-time as Real Madrid win 2-1 at Celta Vigo to maintain their La Liga title chase.
- [Drone evades defences, ignites fire at southern Iraq oil facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/drone-evades-defences-ignites-fire-at-southern-iraq-oil-facility/): A drone evaded defences and ignited a massive fire at an oil facility for foreign companies in southern Iraq’s Basra.
- [Cuba closes Quito embassy after Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa expels its diplomats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/cuba-closes-quito-embassy-after-ecuadors-daniel-noboa-expels-its-diplomats/): Noboa’s government gave Cuba’s diplomats 48 hours to leave Ecuador, though it did not provide an explanation.
- [Iran war live: Trump says no deal with Iran until ‘unconditional surrender’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-war-live-trump-says-no-deal-with-iran-until-unconditional-surrender/): US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue as Israel’s bombing of Lebanon kills at least 217 people, injures almost 800.
- [Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/why-did-the-us-torpedo-irans-prize-warship/): Why did the US sink Iran’s prize destroyer, the IRIS Dena? Soraya Lennie explains.
- [Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/qatar-partially-reopens-airspace-as-iranian-strikes-continue-to-hit-gulf/): Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/mexicos-sheinbaum-pledges-robust-world-cup-security-in-visit-to-jalisco/): The Mexican president says 100,000 security personnel will be deployed during upcoming football tournament.
- [US issues limited licence for Venezuelan gold following high-level visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-issues-limited-licence-for-venezuelan-gold-following-high-level-visit/): The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela’s resource sector to outside investment.
- [People are tracking this shepherd fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/people-are-tracking-this-shepherd-fleeing-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/): People are tracking a shepherd who has been walking with his herd for days across Lebanon, fleeing Israeli strikes.
- [Human rights court orders reparations for forced sterilisation case in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/human-rights-court-orders-reparations-for-forced-sterilisation-case-in-peru/): Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru must pay family of woman who died as a result of forced sterilisation.
- [US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/us-and-israel-attacking-iran-at-record-pace-war-monitor-says/): Airwars says first days of US-Israeli Iran strikes ‘hit significantly more targets than any campaign in recent decades’.
- [Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/strikes-on-iran-to-last-four-to-six-weeks-white-house-says/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US expects the war on Iran to last “about four to six weeks”.
- [Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/irans-future-will-be-determined-by-iranians-not-trump-officials-say/): Ghalibaf says Iran’s fate will not be decided by ‘Epstein’s gang’ as Trump pushes for role in choosing supreme leader.
- [India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Predicted XI, time, stream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-predicted-xi-time-stream/): India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.
- [What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/what-the-world-is-getting-wrong-about-what-iranians-think/): The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.
- [Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/messi-criticised-for-applauding-trump-amid-us-attacks-on-iran/): Lionel Messi has been criticised for meeting US President Donald Trump and applauding his latest brief on the Iran war.
- [Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/spanish-politician-slams-those-using-feminism-as-excuse-for-iran-war/): “This is how the right defends the rights of Iranian women: by celebrating the murder of 160 girls.”
- [Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait Weigh Pulling US Contracts As Iran War Strains Economies: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/saudi-uae-qatar-kuwait-weigh-pulling-us-contracts-as-iran-war-strains-economies-report/): Citing Gulf officials, the report said several countries have quietly begun internal discussions to examine whether force majeure clauses can be invoked in existing contracts.
- [Israel Held Talks With Kurdish Militias As Border Offensive Plans Against Iran Emerge: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/israel-held-talks-with-kurdish-militias-as-border-offensive-plans-against-iran-emerge-report/): Israel is reportedly in talks with Iranian Kurdish militant groups to open a new front along Iran’s western border. Kurdish militias may seize towns near Iran-Iraq.
- [Pakistan’s 'Petrol Bomb': Fuel Prices Hiked By PKR 55 Amid West Asia Conflict | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/06/pakistans-petrol-bomb-fuel-prices-hiked-by-pkr-55-amid-west-asia-conflict-exclusive-details/): Despite the fuel price hike, the Pakistani government is also mulling drastic conservation measures reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic
- [Israel’s president responds to Trump call to pardon Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israels-president-responds-to-trump-call-to-pardon-netanyahu/): Herzog said Israel is a sovereign state that follows the rule of law after Trump urged him to grant Netanyahu a pardon.
- [Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/blast-at-us-embassy-in-oslo-may-have-terror-motive-norway-police-say/): Other motives also being investigated, police say, as they search for one or several perpetrators.
- [Tehran residents donate blood amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/tehran-residents-donate-blood-amid-ongoing-us-israel-attacks-on-iran/): Residents in Tehran are flocking to blood donation centres, responding to growing medical needs and fears of shortages.
- [Iran Receives Acid Rain: Oil Depot Explosions, Missile Strikes The Cause? Science In Times Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-receives-acid-rain-oil-depot-explosions-missile-strikes-the-cause-science-in-times-of-war/): Acid rain in Iran: Can missile or air strikes cause acid rain? Has it happened in any war in the past? News18 explains
- [‘Terror One Of The Hypotheses’: Norway Police After Blast At Oslo US Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/terror-one-of-the-hypotheses-norway-police-after-blast-at-oslo-us-embassy/): Norway police are investigating an explosion at the US embassy, considering terrorism as a possible motive. Other causes are also being explored. No injuries were reported.
- [Dubai Authorities Urge Against Stockpiling Amid War As UAE Intercepts Drones, Missiles From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/dubai-authorities-urge-against-stockpiling-amid-war-as-uae-intercepts-drones-missiles-from-iran/): The UAE urges citizens not to stockpile as it launches its first attack on Iran, intercepting missiles and UAVs. Minister Al Marri assures product availability.
- [Bangladeshis Wait For Hours In Long Queues As West Asia Conflict Raises Fears Of Fuel Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/bangladeshis-wait-for-hours-in-long-queues-as-west-asia-conflict-raises-fears-of-fuel-crisis/): Bangladesh imports roughly 95% of its fuel oil and 70% of its gas from the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict has triggered fears of a fuel crisis in the country.
- [Why are Iranian leaders sending mixed messages on Gulf attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/why-are-iranian-leaders-sending-mixed-messages-on-gulf-attacks/): Attacks on the Gulf continue as President Pezeshkian’s remarks receive pushback from the powerful IRGC.
- [Honouring Gaza’s women who refused to let the world look away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/honouring-gazas-women-who-refused-to-let-the-world-look-away/): Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel’s crimes.
- [Iran will not ‘bow’ to US and Israeli pressure, Pezeshkian says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-will-not-bow-to-us-and-israeli-pressure-pezeshkian-says/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not ‘bow’ to pressure from the United States and Israel.
- [Amid War In Iran, Qatar Keeps 70% Government Staff On WFH; 30% Return To Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/amid-war-in-iran-qatar-keeps-70-government-staff-on-wfh-30-return-to-office/): The rule will be applicable to all ministries, government bodies, and public institutions but mothers and persons with disabilities will be able to work from home
- [Iran’s ‘Capital’ Punishment: Govt Infra To Palace And Tourist Spots, Tehran Bears The Brunt Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/irans-capital-punishment-govt-infra-to-palace-and-tourist-spots-tehran-bears-the-brunt-of-war/): US-Israel-Iran war: Government, military, cultural, and civilian infrastructure, a look at how two years of strikes have ravaged Tehran
- [UAE Strikes Iran Desalination Plant, Becomes First Gulf Nation To Join US-Israel Offensive: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/uae-strikes-iran-desalination-plant-becomes-first-gulf-nation-to-join-us-israel-offensive-report/): The UAE had been contemplating it should react after Abu Dhabi, along with a host of Gulf nations, came under attack by Iran after the US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
- [Strikes On Desalination Plants In Iran And Bahrain Could Leave Millions Without Drinking Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/strikes-on-desalination-plants-in-iran-and-bahrain-could-leave-millions-without-drinking-water/): Desalination plants supply drinking water to about 150 million people in West Asia, making them vital infrastructure as strikes on water facilities raise water security concerns.
- [Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israeli-settlers-kill-two-palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank/): Two Palestinians shot in the head by Israeli settler, a third dies from inhaling tear gas used by Israeli soldiers.
- [The new boss at work may not be human](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/the-new-boss-at-work-may-not-be-human/): As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.
- [Who pays when the war on Iran breaks air travel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/who-pays-when-the-war-on-iran-breaks-air-travel/): The war on Iran has closed one of the world’s busiest airspaces. Here’s what that actually costs.
- [Dark haze over Tehran as US-Israeli forces bomb oil storage facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/dark-haze-over-tehran-as-us-israeli-forces-bomb-oil-storage-facilities/): Warplanes hit five oil facilities in overnight strikes in and around the Iranian capital, killing four people.
- [Why international law is still the world’s best defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/why-international-law-is-still-the-worlds-best-defence/): Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.
- [Iran Strikes Bahrain: President’s Apology To U-Turn, Leadership Split After Khamenei Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-strikes-bahrain-presidents-apology-to-u-turn-leadership-split-after-khamenei-explained/): Within hours of President’s apology to neighbouring countries for missile, drone strikes, Iran launched attacks on US Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain. Decoding the rift in leadership
- [From Air Base In Qatar To Embassy In Iraq, US Establishment Attacked By Tehran In 9 Days Of US-Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/from-air-base-in-qatar-to-embassy-in-iraq-us-establishment-attacked-by-tehran-in-9-days-of-us-israel-iran-war/): Following the joint US-Israel Iran launched wave of attacks on multiple countries hosting some of the tens of thousands of American troops deployed across the Middle East.
- [Iran's President Says His Remarks 'Misinterpreted By Enemy' Amid Stir Over His Apology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/irans-president-says-his-remarks-misinterpreted-by-enemy-amid-stir-over-his-apology/): Pezeshkian caused a stir with an unusual apology to the neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks over the past week in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes
- [Iran Clerics Choose Khamenei Successor But Withhold Name; Israel Says Replacement Will Be Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-clerics-choose-khamenei-successor-but-withhold-name-israel-says-replacement-will-be-targeted/): Iran’s Assembly of Experts has chosen the next Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei’s death, but the name is undisclosed. Israel warns the successor could be a target.
- [Dark Haze Over Tehran Skies, Burning Smell Lingers After Israel Strikes 5 Oil Sites | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/dark-haze-over-tehran-skies-burning-smell-lingers-after-israel-strikes-5-oil-sites-video/): Israeli warplanes hit five oil facilities in Tehran, causing black clouds and oil-tainted rain. Four died, and fuel distribution was disrupted.
- [Selecting Iran’s next supreme leader has ‘nothing to with the IRGC’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/selecting-irans-next-supreme-leader-has-nothing-to-with-the-irgc/): ‘People are coming to the streets chanting for supporting the Islamic Republic’.
- [Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike on Raouche building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/smoke-rises-over-beirut-after-israeli-strike-on-raouche-building/): Smoke rose over Beirut after an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada Hotel building in the Raouche district.
- [T20 World Cup: The Final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/t20-world-cup-the-final/): After a rollercoaster month of cricket, the T20 World Cup comes down to India and New Zealand.
- [Bahrain says water desalination plant damaged in Iranian drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/bahrain-says-water-desalination-plant-damaged-in-iranian-drone-attack/): ‘Iranian aggression randomly bombs civilian targets’, Bahrain says, adding three people were injured in latest raids.
- [Hundreds march in New York condemning US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/hundreds-march-in-new-york-condemning-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): Hundreds of activists filled the streets of New York City in protest of the Israeli-US war on Iran.
- [5 Oil Sites, F-14 Jets, Quds Forces, Khamenei's Bunker: What Did Israel Strike Since Iran Conflict Began?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/5-oil-sites-f-14-jets-quds-forces-khameneis-bunker-what-did-israel-strike-since-iran-conflict-began/): Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said they had “initiated a wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime military infrastructure across Iran”
- [Sailor In Iranian Warship Dena Told Father Of US Ultimatum Before Torpedo Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/sailor-in-iranian-warship-dena-told-father-of-us-ultimatum-before-torpedo-attack-report/): An Iranian sailor on IRIS Dena called his father before a US torpedo struck. The commander refused evacuation. The USS Charlotte sank the Dena, killing 87 sailors.
- [Children wounded in the US-Israeli strikes receive treatment in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/children-wounded-in-the-us-israeli-strikes-receive-treatment-in-tehran/): Children wounded in US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being treated at a children’s hospital in Tehran.
- [LIVE: India vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/live-india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final/): Follow our live build-up, with full toss and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the 2026 final.
- [‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/no-popular-support-china-warns-against-government-change-in-iran/): Beijing calls for Iran’s sovereignty to be respected and demands ‘immediate stop to military operations’ in Middle East.
- [Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/irans-assembly-of-experts-says-consensus-reached-on-khameneis-successor/): Officials say a candidate has been picked based ⁠on late supreme leader’s advice that he should be ‘hated by the enemy’.
- ['Couldn't Care Less': Trump Dismisses Threats From Top Iranian Official As War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/couldnt-care-less-trump-dismisses-threats-from-top-iranian-official-as-war-escalates/): President Trump dismissed threats from Iran’s Ali Larijani, saying he “couldn’t care less” and demanding Tehran’s “unconditional surrender”.
- [US To Deploy Special Forces In Iran To Secure Its Uranium Stockpile? How It Can Be Done Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/us-to-deploy-special-forces-in-iran-to-secure-its-uranium-stockpile-how-it-can-be-done-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: According to reports from Axios and Semafor, two primary methods for securing the nuclear material are under consideration
- [Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israeli-attack-on-hotel-in-lebanons-beirut-kills-four/): Israel says it targeted key commanders of Iran’s elite Quds Force of the IRGC but did not name them.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-nine-of-us-israel-attacks/): The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.
- [Israel strikes Iran’s oil facilities for first time as war enters ninth day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israel-strikes-irans-oil-facilities-for-first-time-as-war-enters-ninth-day/): Attacks spark huge fires as they hit four storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre in Tehran and Alborz.
- [Malta Deputy Prime Minister Exclusive: India Can Help Reinforce Stability In Mediterranean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/malta-deputy-prime-minister-exclusive-india-can-help-reinforce-stability-in-mediterranean/): Ian Borg warns that further escalation with Iran risks widening a conflict in an already fragile region
- [Indian-Origin Man Likely To Face Deportation Over Viral Dance Video At WWII Memorial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/indian-origin-man-likely-to-face-deportation-over-viral-dance-video-at-wwii-memorial/): Madhu Raju, an Indian-origin man in the US, may face deportation after a viral TikTok showed him dancing at the World War II Memorial, drawing widespread criticism.
- [Iran Strikes Israel’s Haifa Refinery Linked To India In Response To Attack On Oil Depots | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-strikes-israels-haifa-refinery-linked-to-india-in-response-to-attack-on-oil-depots-video/): Iranian officials said the missile attack on the refinery was intended as a response to Israeli strikes on Iranian oil storage infrastructure.
- [Women’s Day 2026: World’s 10 Worst Countries For Women Ranked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/womens-day-2026-worlds-10-worst-countries-for-women-ranked/): Ranked the worst country in the world for women, Afghanistan continues to impose severe restrictions on female education, employment and public life.
- ['Won't Surrender': Iran's President Vows 'Forceful' Response To American, Israeli Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/wont-surrender-irans-president-vows-forceful-response-to-american-israeli-attack/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender to the United States
- [Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers As Military Escalation Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/irans-attack-on-us-navys-fifth-fleet-in-bahrain-kills-21-soldiers-as-military-escalation-continues/): The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, is facing major military escalation following direct missile, drone assault by Iranian forces
- [Palestinians risk life and limb to fish in Gaza’s Israeli-controlled sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/palestinians-risk-life-and-limb-to-fish-in-gazas-israeli-controlled-sea/): Gaza’s fishing industry collapses under Israeli blockade, leaving fishermen risking their lives for minimal catches.
- [Pakistani Man Killed After Vehicle Struck By Debris From Air Interception Amid Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/pakistani-man-killed-after-vehicle-struck-by-debris-from-air-interception-amid-conflict/): Debris from an aerial interception fell on a vehicle in Al Barsha, killing a Pakistani driver. The Dubai Media Office shared the information on social media.
- [Explosive Devices Thrown Outside Mamdani’s New York Home Amid Anti-Muslim Protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/explosive-devices-thrown-outside-mamdanis-new-york-home-amid-anti-muslim-protest/): Police detained a man for throwing “ignited devices” near far-right protesters outside New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home. The devices had nuts, bolts, and screws.
- [Flames engulf Kuwaiti high-rise amid Iranian drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/flames-engulf-kuwaiti-high-rise-amid-iranian-drone-strikes/): Flames engulfed Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters amid a wave of Iranian strikes.
- [Rapper-turned-politician defeats veteran leader in Nepal election upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/rapper-turned-politician-defeats-veteran-leader-in-nepal-election-upset/): Balendra Shah’s party represents a reformist wave reshaping Himalayan nation’s politics.
- [Israel strikes busy Beirut hotel in assassination attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israel-strikes-busy-beirut-hotel-in-assassination-attempt/): Israel has claimed responsibility for an assassination attempt, which killed at least four people, at a Beirut hotel.
- [Gulf On Edge As Kuwait Airport Targeted, Qatar And Saudi Intercept Drones Amid Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/gulf-on-edge-as-kuwait-airport-targeted-qatar-and-saudi-intercept-drones-amid-iran-strikes/): Fuel tanks at the Kuwait airport were targeted as 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia.
- [Indian National Held By US Immigration In San Diego Over His 'Criminal History' Of Hit-And-Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/indian-national-held-by-us-immigration-in-san-diego-over-his-criminal-history-of-hit-and-run/): Jaskaran Singh and Jashanpreet Singh, Indian nationals, were arrested by ICE San Diego. Jaskaran’s history includes hit-and-run, they said.
- [‘We Will Hunt You Down’: US Warns Of Global Retaliation Against Threats To Americans | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/we-will-hunt-you-down-us-warns-of-global-retaliation-against-threats-to-americans-video/): US Central Command shared a video of strikes. Pete Hegseth warned of forceful responses.
- [Israel Targeted Iran's Largest Oil Depot To Choke Tehran's Domestic Supply Chain: Intel Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israel-targeted-irans-largest-oil-depot-to-choke-tehrans-domestic-supply-chain-intel-report/): The Israeli strikes are intended to cripple military logistics, civilian transport, power generation and regime stability in Iran’s political heartland.
- [Hindus Attacked Again In Bangladesh, Bombs Hurled During Puja In Coomilla, Priest Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/hindus-attacked-again-in-bangladesh-bombs-hurled-during-puja-in-coomilla-priest-injured/): The chief priest, Keshab Chakraborty, suffered grievous injuries in the attack and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.
- [Stir Over Iran President's Apology Exposes Divisions In Leadership As War Pressure Mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/stir-over-iran-presidents-apology-exposes-divisions-in-leadership-as-war-pressure-mounts/): Iran’s leadership is fracturing amid conflict with Israel and the US. President Pezeshkian’s apology angered hardliners like Rasai and the Revolutionary Guards.
- ['We Will Avenge Blood Of Our Leader': Larijani Warns Trump After Khamenei's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/we-will-avenge-blood-of-our-leader-larijani-warns-trump-after-khameneis-killing/): Ali Larijani warned President Trump, vowing to “avenge” the Iranian leaders’ blood. The warning comes days after Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
- [Saudi Arabia Assures Iran Its Territory Won’t Be Used For Attacks: FM Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/saudi-arabia-assures-iran-its-territory-wont-be-used-for-attacks-fm-araghchi/): Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi stated Saudi Arabia assured Iran its territory won’t be used for attacks.
- [Several Countries, Including Turkey & Malaysia, Urge Pakistan For Ceasefire With Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/several-countries-including-turkey-malaysia-urge-pakistan-for-ceasefire-with-afghanistan/): A top diplomatic source told CNN News18 said that Pakistan has given its consent to Muslim countries for ceasefire efforts, but only under certain conditions.
- [‘To Take Pressure Off’: Trump After US Grants India 30-Day Waiver To Buy Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/to-take-pressure-off-trump-after-us-grants-india-30-day-waiver-to-buy-russian-oil/): The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March 2, 2026 – the ninth day of the Iran war – has triggered a global oil crisis.
- [Massive Blaze, Plumes Of Smoke: Israeli Strikes Hit Shahran Oil Depot In Tehran | Visuals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/massive-blaze-plumes-of-smoke-israeli-strikes-hit-shahran-oil-depot-in-tehran-visuals/): The Israeli Defense Forces struck Iranian fuel depots in Tehran, targeting the Shahran oil depot.
- [‘Have No Accuracy’: Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Minab School Strike Killing Over 150](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/have-no-accuracy-trump-says-iran-likely-behind-minab-school-strike-killing-over-150/): Israel and the United States have not claimed responsibility for the attack. US officials have said the incident remains under investigation, while Iran has blamed Washington.
- ['Moment Of Truth Is Approaching': Israel's Netanyahu In Direct Message To Iranians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/moment-of-truth-is-approaching-israels-netanyahu-in-direct-message-to-iranians/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s aim to free Iran, hoping that the two nations will return to being “true friends”.
- [US Warplanes Land At RAF Fairford In UK’s Gloucestershire As Iran War Enters Day 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/us-warplanes-land-at-raf-fairford-in-uks-gloucestershire-as-iran-war-enters-day-9/): US President Donald Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing him of seeking to “join wars after we’ve already won”.
- [Hormuz Chaos: Ships In Gulf Pose As Chinese Vessels To Dodge Iranian Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/hormuz-chaos-ships-in-gulf-pose-as-chinese-vessels-to-dodge-iranian-attacks/): Data shows that at least 10 ships, including tankers and container vessels, changed their AIS signals between March 1 and March 6, 2026 to dodge Iranian attack.
- [Four Killed, 10 Injured In Israeli Strike On Central Beirut Hotel: Lebanon Health Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/four-killed-10-injured-in-israeli-strike-on-central-beirut-hotel-lebanon-health-ministry/): Lebanon was drawn into the widening United States–Israel conflict with Iran on Monday after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched rockets and drones into Israel.
- [Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/trump-says-us-does-not-need-uks-aircraft-carriers-for-iran-war/): The president called the Iran war ‘already won’ as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.
- [Trump Vs Starmer Over Iran: US Says ‘Don’t Need People That Join Wars After We’ve Already Won’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/trump-vs-starmer-over-iran-us-says-dont-need-people-that-join-wars-after-weve-already-won/): According to reports, one of Britain’s two aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales, has been placed on advanced readiness in Portsmouth.
- [Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/huge-fire-rages-at-tehran-oil-depot-after-israeli-attack/): Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike.
- [Iran live: Israel bombs Tehran oil depots; attacks on Gulf states continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-live-israel-bombs-tehran-oil-depots-attacks-on-gulf-states-continue/): Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE report more attacks despite assurance from Iran’s president that the strikes will stop.
- [Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/trump-administration-denies-reports-that-iran-captured-us-soldiers/): The head of Iran’s National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths.
- [Zelenskyy offers Saudi Arabia’s MBS help countering Iranian drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/zelenskyy-offers-saudi-arabias-mbs-help-countering-iranian-drones/): Ukraine’s president seeks leverage with low-cost interceptors, as US and Gulf nations burn through Patriot missiles.
- [How far will the Iran war spillover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/how-far-will-the-iran-war-spillover/): As the war between Iran, Israel and the US enters week 2, concerns rise over a potential regional spillover.
- [US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/us-embassy-in-baghdad-attacked-as-us-israel-war-on-iran-escalates/): Iraq did not want to be dragged into war, but Iran and its aligned paramilitary forces are attacking US hubs there.
- [Trump oversees return of US troops killed in Iranian drone strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/trump-oversees-return-of-us-troops-killed-in-iranian-drone-strike/): US President Donald Trump attended the “dignified transfer” of six US Army soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike.
- [Lamine Yamal gives Barcelona hard-fought 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/lamine-yamal-gives-barcelona-hard-fought-1-0-win-at-athletic-bilbao/): Yamal goal keeps ⁠the champions four points clear ​of Real Madrid at the top of ⁠the La Liga standings.
- [Cuba says electricity plant successfully repaired after large blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/cuba-says-electricity-plant-successfully-repaired-after-large-blackout/): A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country’s ageing energy infrastructure.
- [Video: Satellite images reveal damage to several Iranian military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/video-satellite-images-reveal-damage-to-several-iranian-military-bases/): Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage at several Iranian military sites following a wave of airstrikes.
- [Doctors try to save girl as father was killed in Gaza Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/doctors-try-to-save-girl-as-father-was-killed-in-gaza-israeli-attack/): Doctors in Gaza try to save a girl who sustained injuries in an Israeli attack that hit her and killed her father.
- [Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/florida-bar-denies-investigation-into-trump-lawyer-lindsey-halligan/): The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe.
- [More than 30 injured in nightclub bombing in northern Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/more-than-30-injured-in-nightclub-bombing-in-northern-peru/): Peru has experienced an uptick in organised crime, including extortion, a trend analysts link to government corruption.
- [Smoke rises from a Dubai tower after attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/smoke-rises-from-a-dubai-tower-after-attack/): Video shows smoke rising from a Dubai tower after shrapnel damaged the residential building and set a car on fire.
- [Russia kills 10 in Ukraine strike including children with new missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/russia-kills-10-in-ukraine-strike-including-children-with-new-missile/): President Zelenskyy calls for international response as Russian assault targets civilian and energy infrastructure.
- [UAE president says prepared to confront ‘threats’ as Iran attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/uae-president-says-prepared-to-confront-threats-as-iran-attacks-continue/): Iran’s judiciary chief contradicts earlier apology to Gulf, warns of ‘heavy attacks’ on areas ‘at disposal of enemy’.
- [500 Maharashtrian Tourists Return From Dubai As MahaHelpline Steps In Amid Flight Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/500-maharashtrian-tourists-return-from-dubai-as-mahahelpline-steps-in-amid-flight-disruptions/): Recognised by the Maharashtra government, the IPF MahaHelpline (+971 50 365 4357) is being run by a network of over 20 volunteers across five UAE cities, operating round the clock
- [Israel launches raid in Lebanon searching for missing pilot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/israel-launches-raid-in-lebanon-searching-for-missing-pilot/): Israeli forces dug up graves during a raid in Lebanon, searching for a pilot that went missing 40 years ago.
- [‘They’re cancer’: Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/theyre-cancer-trump-threatens-cartels-cuba-at-latin-american-summit/): The president offered to launch missiles in Latin America to combat criminal violence in a call to ‘eradicate’ cartels.
- [Nepal Elections: Balendra Shah Trounces KP Oli With RSP On Cusp Of Historic Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/nepal-elections-balendra-shah-trounces-kp-oli-with-rsp-on-cusp-of-historic-victory/): Nepal Elections: Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is inching towards a historic victory in Nepal’s 275-member House of Representatives.
- [Iranian Drone Hits Dubai’s 23 Marina Tower; Videos Show Fire, Smoke From Upper Floors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iranian-drone-hits-dubais-23-marina-tower-videos-show-fire-smoke-from-upper-floors/): An Iranian drone strike on Saturday hit Dubai’s 23 Marina Tower skyscraper after Iran issued an apology to neighbouring countries over its recent attacks.
- [LIVE: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/live-athletic-bilbao-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Barca aim to restore four point lead over Madrid.
- [Who Is Ron Arad? Missing Israeli Pilot For Whom IDF Struck Lebanon, Killing Dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/who-is-ron-arad-missing-israeli-pilot-for-whom-idf-struck-lebanon-killing-dozens/): Israel conducted airstrikes in eastern Lebanon, killing dozens after a failed raid to recover missing Israeli pilot Ron Arad, who disappeared in 1986.
- [33 Injured, Including Minors, In Bomb Blast In Peru Nightclub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/33-injured-including-minors-in-bomb-blast-in-peru-nightclub/): A bomb exploded at Dali nightclub in Trujillo, Peru, injuring 33, including three minors. Five are in serious condition. The motive is unclear amid rising organized crime.
- [Iran Judiciary Chief Vows Continued Strikes On Gulf Countries Hours After Pezeshkian's Apology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/iran-judiciary-chief-vows-continued-strikes-on-gulf-countries-hours-after-pezeshkians-apology/): Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei vowed continued strikes on neighbouring countries after President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unusual apology.
- [Tornadoes across central United States kill at least eight people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/tornadoes-across-central-united-states-kill-at-least-eight-people/): Tornadoes leave behind destruction in states of Oklahoma and Michigan, and authorities say more extreme weather ahead.
- [What people in Gaza are saying about the closure of the Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/what-people-in-gaza-are-saying-about-the-closure-of-the-rafah-crossing/): Palestinians express how their families have been affected by the closure of the Rafah crossing.
- ['We Are No Easy Prey': UAE President Vows To Defend Country In First Remarks After Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/we-are-no-easy-prey-uae-president-vows-to-defend-country-in-first-remarks-after-iran-strikes/): UAE President Zayed Al Nahyan said his country had ‘thick skin and bitter flesh’ after Iran launched attacks on several Gulf nations in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes.
- [India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – ‘No pressure, no fun’ for hosts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/india-vs-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-no-pressure-no-fun-for-hosts/): India have a treble of firsts before them in T20 World Cup final and the expectations of 1.4 billion fans behind them.
- [War against Iran: How far will it go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/07/war-against-iran-how-far-will-it-go/): Redi Tlhabi challenges former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton on why he supports war and regime change in Iran.
- [Moment building in Beirut southern suburbs was targeted by Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/moment-building-in-beirut-southern-suburbs-was-targeted-by-israeli-strike/): This is the moment a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs was targeted by an Israeli attack.
- [‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/reprehensible-new-wave-of-iranian-missiles-drones-target-gulf-nations/): Gulf states lambast Iran for its continued strikes on their territories, with Qatar urging all sides to de-escalate.
- [Storm Drains Explode In Tehran As Israel Targets Iran’s Oil Depots; Terrifying Footage Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/storm-drains-explode-in-tehran-as-israel-targets-irans-oil-depots-terrifying-footage-surfaces/): Israeli warplanes struck several fuel storage sites, including the Shahran Oil Depot in northern Tehran.
- [Israel 'Unlawfully' Used Shells With White Phosphorus Over Residential Areas In Lebanon: Rights Body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israel-unlawfully-used-shells-with-white-phosphorus-over-residential-areas-in-lebanon-rights-body/): The human rights group said the Israeli military hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, which is a controversial incendiary munition
- [AI Could Perform 25% Tasks In Half Of All Jobs, Says Anthropic Study. Check The Roles Most At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/ai-could-perform-25-tasks-in-half-of-all-jobs-says-anthropic-study-check-the-roles-most-at-risk/): As the technology continues to evolve, the question may shift from “Will AI replace jobs?” to “Which parts of our jobs will AI take over next?”
- [‘J&K Militancy Jihad Gateway’: Al Qaeda Projects US-Israel-Iran Conflict As Global War | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/jk-militancy-jihad-gateway-al-qaeda-projects-us-israel-iran-conflict-as-global-war-exclusive/): AQIS features flags of countries including US, UK, Israel, India, China, France, Spain, Myanmar, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Syria, Iraq
- [Crowd chants ‘save our girls’ at bus carrying Iran women’s team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/crowd-chants-save-our-girls-at-bus-carrying-iran-womens-team/): Crowds chased a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team in Australia, chanting ‘save our girls’.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 10 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-10-of-us-israel-attacks/): Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader. Attacks continue and oil prices have spiked.
- [Volunteers rebuild Sudan’s oldest psychiatric hospital destroyed by war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/volunteers-rebuild-sudans-oldest-psychiatric-hospital-destroyed-by-war/): Sudanese family returning home from displacement, struggles to help son overcome drug addiction.
- [‘We are going make a tonne of money’: US Senator Graham on US war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/we-are-going-make-a-tonne-of-money-us-senator-graham-on-us-war-on-iran/): The veteran GOP senator appears to suggest that the war on Iran was launched to gain control over its oil supplies.
- [The 'Killer Robot' Weapon That More Than 30 Countries Want To Ban. Is India Among Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/the-killer-robot-weapon-that-more-than-30-countries-want-to-ban-is-india-among-them/): Designed to function independently once activated, these drones perform three key battlefield tasks on their own; locating targets, identifying them, and launching an attack
- [US-Israel-Iran War Rages On: 10 Key Questions Answered On Day 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-israel-iran-war-rages-on-10-key-questions-answered-on-day-10/): US-Israel-Iran war: The conflict which escalated on February 28 entered Day 10 on March 9
- [Opinion | Iran-US Conflict: A War Neither Side Can Win Easily](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/opinion-iran-us-conflict-a-war-neither-side-can-win-easily/): The United States at some stage would have to tone down its end state if the current situation continues.
- [Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Linked To £100m Hidden Property Empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-linked-to-100m-hidden-property-empire/): Iran’s most powerful cleric’s son secretly owns £100M in London mansions and Dubai villas. Here’s how he hid it all from the world.
- [Iran Warns Of Asset Seizure, Death Penalty For Citizens Abroad ‘Cooperating With Enemy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-warns-of-asset-seizure-death-penalty-for-citizens-abroad-cooperating-with-enemy/): The judiciary reiterated that it has the authority to order the seizure of assets belonging to what it described as “enemies” residing outside the country.
- [Body recovered from rubble in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/body-recovered-from-rubble-in-tehran/): Video released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows a body pulled from the rubble of a destroyed building in Tehran.
- [UAE releases video of Iranian drone interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/uae-releases-video-of-iranian-drone-interception/): The UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed.
- [Carney confirms: When Washington whistles, Ottawa salutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/carney-confirms-when-washington-whistles-ottawa-salutes/): The Canadian prime minister was quick to jump on the Iran war bandwagon, seemingly forgetting his own speech at Davos.
- [Bahrain's Oil Company Bapco Declares Force Majeure After Iranian Strikes Hit Country's Refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/bahrains-oil-company-bapco-declares-force-majeure-after-iranian-strikes-hit-countrys-refinery/): Bahrain’s state oil company Bapco declared force majeure on its shipments after Iranian strikes targeted the country’s only refinery amid escalating Gulf attacks.
- [When Will US-Israel-Iran War End? Who Will Decide: Donald Trump or Benjamin Netanyahu? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/when-will-us-israel-iran-war-end-who-will-decide-donald-trump-or-benjamin-netanyahu-explained/): US President Trump on whether Israel PM Netanyahu will have a say: “We’ve been talking. I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to be taken into account”
- [Why Has Kharg Island, Long Untouched In The Iran War, Suddenly Caught Donald Trump's Attention?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/why-has-kharg-island-long-untouched-in-the-iran-war-suddenly-caught-donald-trumps-attention/): The island serves as Iran’s primary crude oil export terminal, handling around 90 per cent of Iran’s oil exports
- ['Think Of The Unthinkable': IMF Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Could Raise Global Inflation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/think-of-the-unthinkable-imf-chief-warns-middle-east-conflict-could-raise-global-inflation/): IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that a sustained rise in oil prices due to the Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher.
- [UAE Air Defences Addressing Threats As Military Intercepts Missile And Drone Attacks From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/uae-air-defences-addressing-threats-as-military-intercepts-missile-and-drone-attacks-from-iran/): In view of the situation, the residents have been advised to “remain in safe locations and follow all warnings and updates from official channels”.
- [‘Oppose Targeting Of Any Iranian Leader’: China After Iran Threats To Attack Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/oppose-targeting-of-any-iranian-leader-china-after-iran-threats-to-attack-mojtaba-khamenei/): China called Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba as new Supreme Leader “an internal matter”.
- [Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israel-unlawfully-used-white-phosphorus-in-lebanon-hrw/): Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.
- [Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/bangladesh-shuts-universities-limits-fuel-sale-as-iran-war-causes-shortage/): Bangladesh relies on imports for 95 percent of energy needs which have been disrupted after conflict in the Middle East.
- [IRGC warns of energy war after US-Israeli strikes on Iranian assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/irgc-warns-of-energy-war-after-us-israeli-strikes-on-iranian-assets/): The spokesman for the IRGC, says the US has opened a new chapter in the war by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure.
- [At least 42 people killed in days of floods across Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/at-least-42-people-killed-in-days-of-floods-across-kenya/): Authorities say 26 people died in capital Nairobi as floodwaters submerged homes and carried away vehicles.
- [What asymmetric warfare may tell us about Iran’s fighting chances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/what-asymmetric-warfare-may-tell-us-about-irans-fighting-chances/): In war, a weaker opponent will often resort to asymmetric warfare, a tactic Iran is likely to exploit against the US.
- ['India Has Been A Great Partner': Why US Dialled New Delhi To Purchase Russian Oil Waiting At Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/india-has-been-a-great-partner-why-us-dialled-new-delhi-to-purchase-russian-oil-waiting-at-sea/): The US asked India to buy Russian crude oil on ships and redirect it to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns amid the West Asia conflict, said US officials.
- [Iran-Israel War Jolts Fertiliser Supply Chains, But India Has Enough Stocks — For Now | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-israel-war-jolts-fertiliser-supply-chains-but-india-has-enough-stocks-for-now-explained/): Around 63% of India’s nitrogen fertiliser imports come from Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. For DAP, the Gulf accounts for roughly 32% of imports
- [In First Reaction, Trump Says He Is 'Not Happy' Over Appointment Of Iran's New Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/in-first-reaction-trump-says-he-is-not-happy-over-appointment-of-irans-new-supreme-leader/): Mojtaba’s selection came almost a week after the US and Israel launched a joint strike against Iran, resulting in the death of the former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 
- [Water Fuels Raging US-Israel-Iran War: History To India’s Position, Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/water-fuels-raging-us-israel-iran-war-history-to-indias-position-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: What are water desalination plants and why are they so important? How could attacks make things worse? Where does India stand in global water crisis? Explained
- [Who Caused Iran School Attack On February 28? Fact-Checks Point To US Tomahawk Missile, Not Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/who-caused-iran-school-attack-on-february-28-fact-checks-point-to-us-tomahawk-missile-not-israel/): February 28 strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Iran: Was it the US, Israel or “Iran’s mistake”? Fact-checks seem to have answered the question
- [Iran’s IRGC backs Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/irans-irgc-backs-mojtaba-khamenei-as-new-supreme-leader/): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, the country’s new supreme leader.
- [Video Shows Suspected US Tomahawk Missile Strike Near Iran School That Killed 175: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/video-shows-suspected-us-tomahawk-missile-strike-near-iran-school-that-killed-175-report/): A video shows a US Tomahawk missile striking near a school in Iran’s Minab.
- [Crude Oil Crosses $100 A Barrel Amid Israel-Iran War: What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/crude-oil-crosses-100-a-barrel-amid-israel-iran-war-what-it-means-for-india/): Crude oil prices have crossed $100 a barrel amid rising Israel-Iran tensions, raising concerns about inflation and fuel costs. Here’s what the surge could mean for India’s economy
- [Trump's 'Roaring Economy' Promise Meets Reality As Iran War Lifts Oil And Gas Prices | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trumps-roaring-economy-promise-meets-reality-as-iran-war-lifts-oil-and-gas-prices-explained/): Recent economic indicators, including job losses, rising gasoline prices & market volatility are raising concerns that the war could undermine the economic narrative ahead of polls
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE Updates: UAE Air Defences Down Iranian Missiles, Drones As War Enters Day 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/dubai-abu-dhabi-uae-news-live-updates-uae-air-defences-down-iranian-missiles-drones-as-war-enters-day-10/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, , Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Attack News Today Live Updates: As Iran carried out strikes against Gulf neighbours, the crude price crossed $100 a barrel.
- ['Death To Mojtaba' Chants Ring Out In Tehran As Son Of Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/death-to-mojtaba-chants-ring-out-in-tehran-as-son-of-khamenei-named-irans-new-supreme-leader/): Tehran’s Ekbatan residents chanted “death to Mojtaba” before Iran’s Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba as the new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.
- [Fire, Toxic Smoke, Acid Rain: Israeli Strike On Iran's Oil Sites Looks Apocalyptic - See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/fire-toxic-smoke-acid-rain-israeli-strike-on-irans-oil-sites-looks-apocalyptic-see-pics/): Thick black smoke spread across Iran’s sprawling capital, Tehran, which is home to over 10 million residents.
- [From War To Daily Life: 8 Military Inventions That Quietly Became Everyday Essentials Around The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/from-war-to-daily-life-8-military-inventions-that-quietly-became-everyday-essentials-around-the-world/): Think GPS and microwaves were made for convenience? Think again. These 8 everyday items were first developed for war and later transformed for civilian life.
- [Mojtaba's Rise Unlikely To End Iran Power Struggle As Larijani Emerges Key Challenger | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/mojtabas-rise-unlikely-to-end-iran-power-struggle-as-larijani-emerges-key-challenger-exclusive/): Tensions reportedly intensified between Larijani and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is viewed as a supporter of Mojtaba Khamenei
- [When Will Iran War End? Trump Says It’ll Be A 'Mutual' Decision With Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/when-will-iran-war-end-trump-says-itll-be-a-mutual-decision-with-netanyahu/): Responding to if he alone would decide when the war with Iran ends or if Netanyahu would also have a say, Trump asserted, “I think it’s mutual… a little bit. We’ve been talking.”
- [‘Not A Good Idea’: US Reacts After Israel Pounds 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/not-a-good-idea-us-reacts-after-israel-pounds-30-iranian-fuel-depots-in-a-day/): Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots exceeded US expectations, causing disagreement. Tehran saw large fires and black rain.
- ['$100 Million Of Gold Arrived From Venezuela': US Confirms Transfer Amid Mining License Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/100-million-of-gold-arrived-from-venezuela-us-confirms-transfer-amid-mining-license-move/): The confirmation came as the US issued a license authorising dealings with Minerven, Venezuela’s state-owned gold mining company.
- ['Big Sense Of Betrayal': Qatar PM Slams Iran's Strikes On Gulf As 'Dangerous Miscalculation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/big-sense-of-betrayal-qatar-pm-slams-irans-strikes-on-gulf-as-dangerous-miscalculation/): Qatar’s Prime Minister said that Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Gulf countries were a “dangerous miscalculation” and a “betrayal,” while urging all sides to de-escalate.
- [No Indian Killed In Strike On Saudi Residential Area: Embassy In Riyadh Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/no-indian-killed-in-strike-on-saudi-residential-area-embassy-in-riyadh-confirms/): The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue and is monitoring the situation closely.
- ['Small Price To Pay': Trump Argues Oil Price Spike 'Short-Term' Amid Iran War, Says 'Will Drop Rapidly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/small-price-to-pay-trump-argues-oil-price-spike-short-term-amid-iran-war-says-will-drop-rapidly/): In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that oil prices would “drop rapidly” once Iran’s nuclear capabilities are destroyed.
- [Two Accused In Bangladesh Activist Osman Hadi’s Murder Arrested In Bengal’s Bongaon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/two-accused-in-bangladesh-activist-osman-hadis-murder-arrested-in-bengals-bongaon/): Two Bangladeshi nationals, accused of killing Osman Hadi, were arrested by West Bengal Police’s STF in Bongaon after fleeing Bangladesh and entering India illegally.
- [Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Son Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Is Iran’s New Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-son-of-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-is-irans-new-supreme-leader/): Iran fired its first missiles towards Israel on Monday following the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader.
- [US Orders Embassy Staff To Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Iran's Retaliatory Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-orders-embassy-staff-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-irans-retaliatory-attacks/): The State Department said it has “ordered non-emergency US government employees and family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks”. 
- [Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-live-mojtaba-khamenei-named-supreme-leader-israel-bombs-tehran/): Iran’s military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.
- [Oil soars past $100 a barrel amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/oil-soars-past-100-a-barrel-amid-iran-war/): Crude oil prices rise as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies.
- [Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Named Iran's New Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/khameneis-son-mojtaba-named-irans-new-supreme-leader/): Post Content
- [Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-names-ayatollah-khameneis-son-as-new-leader-after-fathers-killing/): Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.
- [Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/whos-in-control-in-iran-and-how-will-gulf-states-react-to-attacks/): An apology comes from Iran’s president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.
- [Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/marches-for-international-womens-day-denounce-war-abuse-and-oppression/): Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump’s links with Epstein.
- [‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/explosive-device-thrown-at-protest-outside-nyc-mayor-mamdani-home-nypd/): Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters.
- [Iran names Khamenei’s son as new Supreme Leader after father’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-names-khameneis-son-as-new-supreme-leader-after-fathers-killing/): Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.
- [Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/palestinians-killed-during-israeli-settler-attack-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinians were killed after armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank.
- [One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/one-party-state-guinea-dissolves-main-opposition-parties/): Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist.
- [Aftermath in Iran of US and Israeli air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/aftermath-in-iran-of-us-and-israeli-air-strikes/): The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran.
- [Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/trump-pledges-to-block-legislation-until-us-voter-id-law-passes/): US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics.
- [Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/thousands-flee-akobo-after-south-sudan-army-issues-forced-evacuation-order/): Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.
- [Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/colombia-elects-congress-chooses-presidential-candidates-amid-us-tensions/): Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats. 
- [Trump vows control over Iran leaders as officials seek to calm oil concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/trump-vows-control-over-iran-leaders-as-officials-seek-to-calm-oil-concerns/): Any new supreme leader will ‘not last long’ without US approval, Trump says; officials say oil disruptions ‘temporary’.
- [Rangers vs Celtic turns ugly as fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/rangers-vs-celtic-turns-ugly-as-fans-clash-on-pitch-after-scottish-cup-tie/): Scottish FA launches investigation after fans fought on the pitch following the Scottish Cup quarterfinal in Glasgow.
- [How do you track a war in real time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/how-do-you-track-a-war-in-real-time/): US and Israel attack Iran: Information is power, and now everyone has it.
- [UK Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored, Raising Fears Of Supply Crisis Amid Global Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/uk-has-just-two-days-of-gas-stored-raising-fears-of-supply-crisis-amid-global-tensions-report/): Britain faces energy security concerns with only two days’ worth of natural gas stored. Middle East tensions threaten supply routes, raising prices.
- ['We Seek To Liberate Iran': Netanyahu In Video Address To Iranians As IDF Bombs Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/we-seek-to-liberate-iran-netanyahu-in-video-address-to-iranians-as-idf-bombs-tehran/): Israeli PM urged Iranians via video on X to free Iran from tyranny, hoping for future peace with Israel. He said, “We do not seek to divide Iran” but to liberate it.
- [Why is the conflict with Iran being framed as a ‘holy war’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/why-is-the-conflict-with-iran-being-framed-as-a-holy-war/): US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
- [Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/two-killed-in-saudi-arabia-after-projectile-falls-on-residential-building/): Iran’s IRGC had earlier said it targeted radar systems in locations including Al-Kharj, home to Prince Sultan base.
- [After ‘We Will Remember’ Remark, Trump Holds Call With Starmer On RAF Bases, Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/after-we-will-remember-remark-trump-holds-call-with-starmer-on-raf-bases-middle-east/): Trump had expressed strong disapproval of Starmer’s initial refusal to allow the UK to play any role in the ongoing US-Israeli war in Iran.
- ['Need To Continue Fighting For Our People': Iran's Foreign Minister Rejects Calls For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/need-to-continue-fighting-for-our-people-irans-foreign-minister-rejects-calls-for-ceasefire/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected ceasefire calls, accusing the US and Israel of breaking last year’s deal, stressing the need for a permanent end to the war.
- [Israel escalates attacks across Lebanon as two soldiers killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israel-escalates-attacks-across-lebanon-as-two-soldiers-killed/): Israeli military confirms first fatalities in Lebanon a week after fighting resumes with Hezbollah.
- [We, the American people, have had enough of endless wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/we-the-american-people-have-had-enough-of-endless-wars/): The US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal and goes against the interests of the American people.
- [Is Israel reshaping Lebanon, trying to separate Hezbollah from its people?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/is-israel-reshaping-lebanon-trying-to-separate-hezbollah-from-its-people/): Analysts say Israel’s actions in Lebanon, including mass displacement, are an effort to reshape the country.
- [Israel’s Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israels-mossad-relies-on-us-cover-and-security-rot-for-iran-strikes/): The Israeli intelligence agency counts on unconditional US cover and adversary lapses for its assassination policy.
- [T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/t20-world-cup-final-india-defeat-new-zealand-by-96-runs-for-third-title/): Bumrah’s stunning bowling sealed India’s record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek’s batting fireworks.
- [‘We’re Going To Blow The Hell Out Of These People’: US Senator Says Strikes On Iran To Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/were-going-to-blow-the-hell-out-of-these-people-us-senator-says-strikes-on-iran-to-intensify/): Senator Lindsey Graham warned of intensified US military strikes against Iran, suggesting significant developments in the next two weeks.
- [Israel Pounds Iran With Fresh Strikes As Tehran Says It Is ‘Fully Prepared For Six-Month War’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israel-pounds-iran-with-fresh-strikes-as-tehran-says-it-is-fully-prepared-for-six-month-war/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said they were “fully prepared” for at least six months of intense war amid relentless attacks by the US and Israel.
- [Indian Among Two Killed In Saudi Arabia As Projectile Hits Residential Area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/indian-among-two-killed-in-saudi-arabia-as-projectile-hits-residential-area/): Post Content
- [Inferno In Tehran Streets As Flaming Oil Runs Through Drains After Depot Strike | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/inferno-in-tehran-streets-as-flaming-oil-runs-through-drains-after-depot-strike-videos/): Powerful Israeli strikes on Iran’s Shahran oil depot sent flaming oil down the drains along the streets of Tehran, as the Iranian capital was shrouded in black smoke.
- [Iran women’s football team sing anthem amid safety concerns during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-womens-football-team-sing-anthem-amid-safety-concerns-during-war/): Players sing, salute during anthem in last Asian Cup game as rights activists raise concerns over their return to Iran.
- [‘Gulf countries may question US capability to protect them’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/gulf-countries-may-question-us-capability-to-protect-them/): ‘This war has not been thought through’
- ['Plan Is To Get Oil Flowing': US Energy Secretary Says Large Tanker Passed Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/plan-is-to-get-oil-flowing-us-energy-secretary-says-large-tanker-passed-through-hormuz/): This came after the US-Israel-Iran war choked off energy supplies in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a sharp spike in oil prices worldwide.
- [Gulf Giants Cut Output, Hormuz Blocked: West Asia War Pushes Oil Market Into Deeper Turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/gulf-giants-cut-output-hormuz-blocked-west-asia-war-pushes-oil-market-into-deeper-turmoil/): The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Iraq have already begun reducing production as available tanker storage fills and vessels avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
- [War In Iran Threatens Global Food Security, Report Says These Nations Are At Risk Of Instability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/war-in-iran-threatens-global-food-security-report-says-these-nations-are-at-risk-of-instability/): The US-Israel and Iran conflict has intensified, disrupting energy infrastructure and causing fertilizer shortages, which may lead to a strain on global food production.
- [Al Jazeera reporter boards first flight to Doha since war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/al-jazeera-reporter-boards-first-flight-to-doha-since-war-on-iran/): Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from aboard the first flight heading to Doha from Paris since the war on Iran.
- [Pope Leo urges dialogue amid Middle East war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/pope-leo-urges-dialogue-amid-middle-east-war/): Pope Leo urged dialogue and an end to the violence in the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region.
- [UNICEF spokesman enraged over child casualties from Israeli-US Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/unicef-spokesman-enraged-over-child-casualties-from-israeli-us-iran-war/): UNICEF spokesman James Elder stressed the importance of growing numbers of children killed in global conflicts.
- [Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/amid-escalation-iran-religious-scholars-signal-new-leader-to-be-named-soon/): ‘Some obstacles have to be removed’ and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.
- [Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/ugandas-jacob-kiplimo-regains-half-marathon-world-record-in-lisbon/): The 25-year-old Ugandan regained the record in Lisbon, five years after first setting it on the same course.
- [How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/how-targeting-of-desalination-plants-could-disrupt-water-supply-in-the-gulf/): The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the water-scarce Gulf region.
- [News18 Evening Digest: Tehran Residents Wake Up To Acid Rain After Strikes On Oil Refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/news18-evening-digest-tehran-residents-wake-up-to-acid-rain-after-strikes-on-oil-refineries/): We are also covering: India’s First Ring Metro Unveiled In Delhi, Gift Nifty Down 274 Points, Signals Gap-Down Monday, and more.
- [Israeli Opposition Questions Netanyahu Govt’s Economic Planning Amid War With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/israeli-opposition-questions-netanyahu-govts-economic-planning-amid-war-with-iran/): Yair Golan criticized the Israeli government’s economic handling during the war with Iran, targeting Finance Minister Smotrich for lacking a plan and burdening working citizens.
- [Why Thousands Of Cargo Ships In Gulf Are Facing GPS Disruptions Amid West Asia War | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/why-thousands-of-cargo-ships-in-gulf-are-facing-gps-disruptions-amid-west-asia-war-explained/): US-Israeli strikes caused GPS jamming, leaving 1,000 ships in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman unable to locate themselves. Half the vessels off UAE and Oman are affected.
- ['They're Being Decimated': Trump Says US Could Send Ground Troops Into Iran 'For Very Good Reason'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/theyre-being-decimated-trump-says-us-could-send-ground-troops-into-iran-for-very-good-reason/): Donald Trump said a ground invasion into Iran would need a “very good reason” and that it would decimate the Iranian forces, rendering them incapable of a response.
- [Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/08/iran-war-threatens-prolonged-impact-on-energy-markets-as-oil-prices-rise/): The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.
- [US Weighs Ground Operation To Secure Iran’s Highly-Enriched Uranium Stockpile: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-weighs-ground-operation-to-secure-irans-highly-enriched-uranium-stockpile-report/): Recovering Iran’s remaining highly enriched uranium stored deep underground could require a significant deployment of US ground troops, a report has stated.
- [Indian Businessmen In UAE Open Apartments, Shelter Stranded Nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/indian-businessmen-in-uae-open-apartments-shelter-stranded-nationals/): The initiative comes as many Indians in the UAE face difficulties returning home due to flight cancellations and delays.
- ['Pretty Much Complete' To 'Not Enough': Trump's Rapid Pivot Gives Mixed Signals On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pretty-much-complete-to-not-enough-trumps-rapid-pivot-gives-mixed-signals-on-iran-war/): Trump’s remark at the Republican event appeared to be a deviation from his statement made to the media outlet just hours ago.
- [Trump threatens to hit Iran harder if it blocks energy supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-threatens-to-hit-iran-harder-if-it-blocks-energy-supplies/): US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate attacks on Iran if it disrupted global oil supplies.
- [Iran says no future negotiations with US after ‘bitter experience’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-says-no-future-negotiations-with-us-after-bitter-experience/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told PBS News that talking or negotiating with the US is no longer on the agenda.
- ['We're Waiving Certain Oil-Related Sanctions': Trump As Energy Prices Surge Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/were-waiving-certain-oil-related-sanctions-trump-as-energy-prices-surge-amid-iran-war/): Donald Trump said Washington may temporarily waive certain oil sanctions to help bring down energy prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
- [India Condemns Airstrikes On Afghanistan At UN, Calls Them ‘Flagrant Violations’ Of International Law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/india-condemns-airstrikes-on-afghanistan-at-un-calls-them-flagrant-violations-of-international-law/): The remarks come as Pakistani and Afghan forces have launched multiple strikes against each other in what has become the deadliest fighting between the two neighbours to date.
- [‘Disappointed To See Their Choice’: Trump On Iran Naming Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/disappointed-to-see-their-choice-trump-on-iran-naming-mojtaba-khamenei-as-supreme-leader/): Speaking at a press conference in Florida, Trump said, “We think it’s going to lead to just more of the same problem for the country.”
- [Iran war may end ‘pretty quickly’: What Trump told Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-war-may-end-pretty-quickly-what-trump-told-republicans/): US president highlighted what he described as the successes of Operation Epic Fury against Iran in his latest speech.
- ['Terrorist Tactics': US Designates Afghanistan As 'State Sponsor Of Wrongful Detention'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/terrorist-tactics-us-designates-afghanistan-as-state-sponsor-of-wrongful-detention/): Rubio said that the Taliban’s use of “terrorist tactics to seek policy concessions”, will not work under the current US administration.
- [Iran's IRGC Responds To Trump, Says It Will Be The One Who Will 'Determine The End Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/irans-irgc-responds-to-trump-says-it-will-be-the-one-who-will-determine-the-end-of-war/): Responding to Trump, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that they will be the ones who ‘determine the end of the war’.
- [Trump Warns Iran Of Response '20 Times Harder' If Strait Of Hormuz Blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-warns-iran-of-response-20-times-harder-if-strait-of-hormuz-blocked/): Trump said the US would target “easily destroyable” sites in Iran, potentially preventing the nation from rebuilding itself.
- [Iran war live: Trump says conflict will be over soon; Gulf attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-war-live-trump-says-conflict-will-be-over-soon-gulf-attacks-continue/): US-Israeli strikes on Tehran continue as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
- [Iranians rally to welcome Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iranians-rally-to-welcome-mojtaba-khamenei-as-new-supreme-leader/): Some Iranians took to the streets of downtown Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader.
- [‘No middle ground’: Israelis back Iran war, despite taking mounting hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/no-middle-ground-israelis-back-iran-war-despite-taking-mounting-hits/): Most Israelis back war, a poll suggests, as genocidal rhetoric returns, and opponents face threats and violence.
- [Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran will be over ‘very soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-says-us-israeli-war-on-iran-will-be-over-very-soon/): US president speaks in Florida after a call with Putin, who said he wanted to be ‘helpful’ on Middle East war.
- [Where do the 35 million foreigners living in the GCC come from?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/where-do-the-35-million-foreigners-living-in-the-gcc-come-from/): More than half of the 62 million people in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are foreign workers.
- [Australia Grants Asylum To Five Iranian Women Footballers After Growing Calls For Their Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/australia-grants-asylum-to-five-iranian-women-footballers-after-growing-calls-for-their-safety/): Several politicians, including Donald Trump, and human rights activists called on Australia to protect the Iranian women’s team over their refusal to sing the national anthem.
- [Qatar releases video of interception of Iranian missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/qatar-releases-video-of-interception-of-iranian-missiles/): Footage released by the Qatari Ministry of Defence shows Iranian missiles and drones being intercepted over the country.
- [World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/world-reacts-to-appointment-of-mojtaba-khamenei-as-irans-supreme-leader/): New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen’s Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats.
- [US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-blacklists-sudanese-muslim-brotherhood-as-terrorist-group/): Trump administration accuses the group of receiving support from Iran and carrying out violence against civilians.
- [Putin Shares Proposals To End Iran War Quickly In Phone Call With Trump, Says Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/putin-shares-proposals-to-end-iran-war-quickly-in-phone-call-with-trump-says-kremlin/): Putin called for a “quick political and diplomatic settlement” to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has been a key Russian ally.
- [Global Shipping Giant MSC Halts Gulf Exports Amid Escalating Tensions In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/global-shipping-giant-msc-halts-gulf-exports-amid-escalating-tensions-in-west-asia/): MSC said it was formally halting certain export shipments from the Gulf due to the “exceptional security situation” in West Asia.
- [Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/why-israels-war-on-hezbollah-keeps-returning/): Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?
- [Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/putin-says-russia-can-supply-oil-gas-to-europe-as-energy-prices-soar/): Russian president spoke as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, reaching levels unseen since start of Ukraine war.
- [Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/who-is-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trump-slams-mojtaba-khameneis-appointment-as-iran-projects-defiance/): US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not ‘last’.
- [Pentagon Identifies Seventh US Service Member Killed In Operation Epic Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/pentagon-identifies-seventh-us-service-member-killed-in-operation-epic-fury/): Army Staff Sergeant Benjamin N Pennington, 26, died after an Iranian attack at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base on March 1. He was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.
- [Trump Says Iran War 'Pretty Much' Over, US Considering Replacement For Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trump-says-iran-war-pretty-much-over-us-considering-replacement-for-mojtaba-khamenei/): Trump said the US-Israeli war with Iran was “pretty much” over, after the elevation of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader raised fears of a prolonged conflict.
- [Anthropic sues Trump administration to undo US ‘supply chain risk’ tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/anthropic-sues-trump-administration-to-undo-us-supply-chain-risk-tag/): In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.
- [What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/what-to-know-about-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): The son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now leader Iran through the biggest crisis in the country’s modern history.
- [What is the US endgame in Iran, as the war escalates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/what-is-the-us-endgame-in-iran-as-the-war-escalates/): As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?
- [Iran Planning To Close Bab-el-Mandeb Strait If US Decides To Escalate War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-planning-to-close-bab-el-mandeb-strait-if-us-decides-to-escalate-war-report/): Iran had already taken control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli strikes on February 28, which has choked energy supplies and raised oil prices globally.
- [Iran's Hormuz Campaign Decoded: How IRGC Has Turned Maritime Insurance Into Economic Weapon | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/irans-hormuz-campaign-decoded-how-irgc-has-turned-maritime-insurance-into-economic-weapon-exclusive/): Iran’s strategy has triggered a massive retreat by the world’s leading maritime financial institutions with major insurers either pausing or reducing war-risk cover in Gulf waters
- [WHO chief raises alarm after Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/who-chief-raises-alarm-after-israeli-attacks-on-iranian-oil-facilities/): Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says children, the elderly at particular risk after damage to Iranian petroleum facilities.
- [Pakistan Orders Salary Cuts, Fuel Curbs And Shuts Schools As Iran War Triggers Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/pakistan-orders-salary-cuts-fuel-curbs-and-shuts-schools-as-iran-war-triggers-oil-crisis/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif ordered cost-saving measures due to the fuel crisis: grounding government vehicles, suspending foreign travel, and closing schools for two weeks.
- [Trump's Iran War Hurting Republicans? Democrats’ Odds Of Winning US Senate Surge Before Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trumps-iran-war-hurting-republicans-democrats-odds-of-winning-us-senate-surge-before-midterms/): Trump has frustrated some Republicans by shifting his focus from the economy to international affairs, such as the Iran conflict.
- [Macron Warns Iran War Could Drag On For Longer, Says Leadership Can't Be Changed Through Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/macron-warns-iran-war-could-drag-on-for-longer-says-leadership-cant-be-changed-through-airstrikes/): The war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, “in this intense phase,” could last “several days, perhaps several weeks,” he said.
- [US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-military-kills-six-in-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-in-the-eastern-pacific/): The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- [US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-senators-demand-probe-into-appalling-attack-on-girlss-school-in-iran/): Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people ‘must be fully and impartially reviewed’.
- [France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/france-preparing-to-escort-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-when-war-calms-macron/): French president says ‘purely defensive’ mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.
- [Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ some Iranian women footballers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trump-says-australia-has-taken-care-of-some-iranian-women-footballers/): Players’ union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.
- [How the Iran war is affecting Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/how-the-iran-war-is-affecting-africa/): Before the start of the war between Israel, US and Iran, Africa was on track for its biggest economic moment in history.
- [China Announces Zero Tariffs On Goods From 53 African Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/china-announces-zero-tariffs-on-goods-from-53-african-countries/): China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries from May 1 to strengthen trade ties.
- [US Intercepts Iranian Signal That May Activate 'Sleeper Cells' After Khamenei's Death: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-intercepts-iranian-signal-that-may-activate-sleeper-cells-after-khameneis-death-report/): A US alert cited a “preliminary signals analysis” of a transmission of “likely Iranian origin” that was relayed to several countries shortly after Khamenei’s death.
- [Russia Will Continue To Supply Energy Resources To 'Reliable Partner' Countries: Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/russia-will-continue-to-supply-energy-resources-to-reliable-partner-countries-putin/): Putin said Russia will keep supplying energy to reliable partners, shift logistics to profitable markets, and may halt oil production near the Strait of Hormuz next month.
- [Iran Ready For Decade-Long War, Says 'No Room For Diplomacy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-ready-for-decade-long-war-says-no-room-for-diplomacy/): Kamal Kharazi, Iran’s Foreign Policy Advisor, declared no room for diplomacy with the US due to Trump’s past deceptions.
- [Trump's Sons Backing Company Targeting Pentagon's Drone Contracts Amid Chinese Ban: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trumps-sons-backing-company-targeting-pentagons-drone-contracts-amid-chinese-ban-report/): Powerus, a drone company based in Florida’s West Palm Beach, is merging with a publicly traded golf-course holding company backed by the Trump family.
- ['Not Happy': Trump's First Reaction On Khamenei's Heir, Remains Silent On Military Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/not-happy-trumps-first-reaction-on-khameneis-heir-remains-silent-on-military-action/): Trump had repeatedly said he should have a say in choosing Iran’s next leader, adding that the successor won’t ‘last long’ without his approval.
- [G7 Countries Yet To Decide On Releasing Oil Stockpiles: France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/g7-countries-yet-to-decide-on-releasing-oil-stockpiles-france/): French Finance Minister said G7 countries haven’t decided on releasing emergency oil stocks amid the US-Israel war on Iran, stressing market stabilization tools.
- [Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/irans-authorities-showcase-continuity-as-they-back-new-leader-during-war/): The IRGC says its forces are ready to ‘fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands’ after new supreme leader named.
- [What defence support could Ukraine offer Middle East states amid Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/what-defence-support-could-ukraine-offer-middle-east-states-amid-iran-war/): Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones.
- [Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/turkiye-says-iranian-ballistic-missile-intercepted-by-nato-air-defences/): Ministry of National Defence says no casualties or damage after missile shot down over southern city of Gaziantep.
- ['This Is A Terroristic Regime': Marco Rubio Doubles Down On US Attacks On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/this-is-a-terroristic-regime-marco-rubio-doubles-down-on-us-attacks-on-iran/): Marco Rubio said Iran was ruled by a “terroristic regime” that was trying to hold the world hostage and attacking energy and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf countries.
- ['Eye In The Sky': How A Chinese AI Startup Is Mapping US Military Deployments In Iran From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/eye-in-the-sky-how-a-chinese-ai-startup-is-mapping-us-military-deployments-in-iran-from-space/): MizarVision has been publishing near real-time, high-resolution satellite imagery of US military assets in West Asia – from deployment of jets to warships – on social media
- [Two UAE Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash After Technical Glitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/two-uae-soldiers-killed-in-helicopter-crash-after-technical-glitch/): The UAE Ministry of Defence announced the martyrdom of two Armed Forces members in a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction on March 9, 2026, and extended condolences.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Escalates Amid Iran War; Beirut Strike Pushes Lebanon Toll To 394](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israel-hezbollah-fighting-escalates-amid-iran-war-beirut-strike-pushes-lebanon-toll-to-394/): A Beirut hotel bombed, 394 dead including 83 children, and 517,000 forced to flee. Lebanon is burning. Here is what happened in the last 24 hours.
- [Trump Joins Growing Calls For Australia To Protect Iran's Women Football Team: 'They'll Be Killed'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trump-joins-growing-calls-for-australia-to-protect-irans-women-football-team-theyll-be-killed/): There have been growing calls for Australia to provide refuge to the Iranian women’s football team after their refusal to sing the national anthem during the Asian cup.
- [‘Trump, Look Into Their Eyes’: Tehran Times Front Page Shows Students Killed In Girls’ School Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/trump-look-into-their-eyes-tehran-times-front-page-shows-students-killed-in-girls-school-strike/): According to Tehran Times, 165 school girls were assassinated in the strikes that were done amid a wave of joint US-Israeli attacks across Iran.
- [US Sinks Another Soleimani Class Warship In Persian Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-sinks-another-soleimani-class-warship-in-persian-gulf/): A video shows Iran’s Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette operated by the IRGCN exploding after a Us strike. The blast occurred off the coast of Bandar Lengeh.
- [Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Sent Interceptor Drone Experts To Protect US Bases In Jordan Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-sent-interceptor-drone-experts-to-protect-us-bases-in-jordan-amid-iran-war/): Ukraine sent interceptor drones and specialists to protect US bases in Jordan after a US request.
- [Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israel-strikes-hezbollah-financial-institutions-as-lebanon-calls-for-talks/): Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.
- [Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/fear-uncertainty-surround-iran-womens-football-teams-return-home/): Players body and activists say the team must be protected while head coach insists the players are eager to return.
- [Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israeli-attacks-on-iran-fuel-sites-aim-to-break-resilience-of-people/): As toxic clouds and rain smother Tehran, analysts say Israel’s aims is to break the resilience of the Iranian people.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-journalist-amal-shamali-in-gaza-attack/): Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp.
- [Should India Be Worried Over Shutdown Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran War? Not Yet, Say Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/should-india-be-worried-over-shutdown-of-strait-of-hormuz-amid-israel-iran-war-not-yet-say-sources/): India’s crude oil reserves and energy products are sufficient for now, said sources. “There is no concern over aviation fuel…Rise of petrol prices is unlikely,” said sources
- [updated: 'No Impact On Jobs Or Productivity’: CEOs Question AI’s Workplace Benefits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/updated-no-impact-on-jobs-or-productivity-ceos-question-ais-workplace-benefits/): A study shows CEOs report AI hasn’t significantly impacted productivity or jobs yet. Integration complexity and human oversight are challenges, but leaders stay optimistic.
- [‘Heed Our Warnings’: Turkey Reacts After NATO Downs 2nd Iranian Missile In 5 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/heed-our-warnings-turkey-reacts-after-nato-downs-2nd-iranian-missile-in-5-days/): A ballistic missile from Iran was intercepted by NATO in Turkish airspace, with debris falling in Gaziantep. Turkey warned Iran, and the US evacuated staff from Adana.
- [US-Israel-Iran War Has Set 4 Dangerous Precedents For The World: Key Lessons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-israel-iran-war-has-set-4-dangerous-precedents-for-the-world-key-lessons-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: The dangerous lesson countries may take is international treaties may be insufficient to deter major powers, potentially sparking a global nuclear arms race
- [Is the Iran war really costing the US $2bn per day?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/is-the-iran-war-really-costing-the-us-2bn-per-day/): The Pentagon has not yet released an official estimate of the cost of the US war on Iran.
- [New missile video puts spotlight on US over Iran school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/new-missile-video-puts-spotlight-on-us-over-iran-school-attack/): A newly released video suggests a US Tomahawk missile likely struck an Iranian elementary girls’ school in Minab.
- [At least 14 dead after migrant boat crashes into Turkish coastguard vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/at-least-14-dead-after-migrant-boat-crashes-into-turkish-coastguard-vessel/): Collision involving inflatable boat carrying migrants or refugees occurs off southwestern Turkiye’s Antalya province.
- [Walid Khalidi, historian of the Palestinian cause, dies aged 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/walid-khalidi-historian-of-the-palestinian-cause-dies-aged-100/): Khalidi, who documented the Nakba and founded the Institute for Palestine Studies, died in the US on Sunday.
- [How US-Israel war on Iran deepens Gaza crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/how-us-israel-war-on-iran-deepens-gaza-crisis/): Expanding regional conflict shifts global attention as Gaza faces border closures, inflation and ‘ceasefire’ violations.
- [Gaza food crisis worsens due to Iran war and border closures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/gaza-food-crisis-worsens-due-to-iran-war-and-border-closures/): People in Gaza have been rushing to markets as supplies dwindle even further due to regional conflict.
- [It is time for the world to move on without the United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/it-is-time-for-the-world-to-move-on-without-the-united-states/): The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It’s time the rest of us take this responsibility.
- [‘Europe Helped Create These Conditions’: Iran Blames EU For US-Israel Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/europe-helped-create-these-conditions-iran-blames-eu-for-us-israel-attacks/): Iran accused Europe, including France, of enabling US and Israeli attacks. German Chancellor Merz avoided confronting Trump.
- [China Demands Halt Against Iran Strikes As UK Pushes For Diplomatic Way Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/china-demands-halt-against-iran-strikes-as-uk-pushes-for-diplomatic-way-out/): As US-Israeli bombs continue to fall on Iran, Beijing is demanding an immediate ceasefire while London is pushing hard for talks. Here is where the world stands.
- [‘Unwavering Support’: Putin Backs Mojtaba Khamenei After Trump Says Iran Leader ‘Won’t Last Long’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/unwavering-support-putin-backs-mojtaba-khamenei-after-trump-says-iran-leader-wont-last-long/): Mojtaba Khamenei is the second-eldest son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening hours of US and Israeli strikes nine days ago.
- [New Video Contradicts Trump's Claim That US Didn't Carry Out Deadly Strike On Iran Girl's School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/new-video-contradicts-trumps-claim-that-us-didnt-carry-out-deadly-strike-on-iran-girls-school/): A video shows a US Tomahawk missile hitting an IRGC facility in Minab, Iran, near a girls’ school, killing over 160 girls, contradicting President Trump’s claim blaming Iran.
- [Europe becoming arms powerhouse despite increased imports, says SIPRI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/europe-becoming-arms-powerhouse-despite-increased-imports-says-sipri/): Europe’s imports mainly driven by Ukraine’s needs, but the EU is surging in arms manufacturing and exports, report says.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: A brief history of mission creep and false promises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-israel-war-on-iran-a-brief-history-of-mission-creep-and-false-promises/): Modern wars show how easily leaders meet rhetorical burden of justification and avoid strategic burden of ending them.
- [Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iranians-celebrate-as-mojtaba-khamenei-named-new-supreme-leader/): Supporters across Iran gathered to celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei was named the country’s new supreme leader.
- [Most victims of US-Israeli attacks are civilians, says Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/most-victims-of-us-israeli-attacks-are-civilians-says-iran/): Iran’s deputy health minister, Dr Ali Jafarian, says more than 1,255 people have been killed and that most are civilians
- [As Khamenei son takes over, Nigerian Shias mourn Iran’s old supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/as-khamenei-son-takes-over-nigerian-shias-mourn-irans-old-supreme-leader/): In northern Nigeria, Shias see new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a ‘continuation of his father’s resistance’.
- [Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/bangladesh-closes-universities-due-to-iran-war-energy-crisis/): Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis
- [‘If They Can Afford $200 Per Barrel...’: Iran Dares US To Continue War As Crude Prices Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/if-they-can-afford-200-per-barrel-iran-dares-us-to-continue-war-as-crude-prices-soar/): IRGC spokesman Ebrahim Zolfighari stated the US has started a new war chapter by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure, warning of oil prices reaching $200 per barrel.
- [Indonesia To Procure BrahMos Missiles From India In $200–$350 Million Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/indonesia-to-procure-brahmos-missiles-from-india-in-200-350-million-deal-report/): Indonesia defence ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said agreement was “part of modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in maritime sector”
- [Iran War: From Asia To Europe, How Are Nations Coping With Rising Oil & LNG Prices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-from-asia-to-europe-how-are-nations-coping-with-rising-oil-lng-prices/): As financial markets in Asia and Europe plunge, governments are desperately seeking ways to insulate themselves from the crippling energy costs
- ['Priority Is Safety Of Kiwis': New Zealand PM Ensures Full Assistance To Citizens Stranded In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/priority-is-safety-of-kiwis-new-zealand-pm-ensures-full-assistance-to-citizens-stranded-in-middle-east/): According to the local media, more than 3,000 New Zealanders were stranded in the Middle East amid conflict.
- [Newcastle United vs Barcelona: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/newcastle-united-vs-barcelona-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): The Magpies face a formidable task as they host star-studded Barcelona for the first leg of their last 16 clash.
- [Bahrain king calls Iranian attacks unjustifiable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/bahrain-king-calls-iranian-attacks-unjustifiable/): Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa says “unprecedented attacks” by Iran against Bahrain “cannot be justified”.
- [Opinion | Iran War: US Playbook Of Military-Industrial Complex, Civilian Killings And Lethal Arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/opinion-iran-war-us-playbook-of-military-industrial-complex-civilian-killings-and-lethal-arms/): The war is not only about regime change in Iran, ending its nuclear ambition and ballistic missile programme, and permanently debilitating Israel’s arch-enemy
- [Can Shutting Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid US-Israel-Iran War Impact India’s Internet? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/can-shutting-of-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-israel-iran-war-impact-indias-internet-explained/): Strait of Hormuz shut amid US-Israel-Iran war: The cables in this area carry approximately 37% of global internet traffic. Can it affect India’s data services? Explained
- [US Envoy Sergio Gor Congratulates Team India On T20 World Cup Triumph](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/us-envoy-sergio-gor-congratulates-team-india-on-t20-world-cup-triumph/): Day after India won the T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs, congratulations continued to pour in.
- [‘Immediately Lift Ban On Russian Oil’: After Poland, Hungary Questions Sanctions On Moscow's Energy Exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/immediately-lift-ban-on-russian-oil-after-poland-hungary-questions-sanctions-on-moscows-energy-exports/): Poland and Hungary urge the EU to reassess sanctions on Russian energy imports amid rising oil and gas prices due to Middle East tensions, warning of economic risks.
- [Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/which-us-and-israeli-military-companies-are-profiting-from-the-iran-war/): Defence stocks reach all-time highs, driven by need to produce billions of dollars of weapons systems.
- [Iraq coach urges FIFA to delay World Cup playoff amid US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iraq-coach-urges-fifa-to-delay-world-cup-playoff-amid-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Graham Arnold says a delay to the March 31 fixture would allow the scattered members of his team to gather and prepare.
- [Iran says 1,255 people killed in US-Israeli attacks, mostly civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/iran-says-1255-people-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-mostly-civilians/): Deputy Health Minister Ali Jafarian tells Al Jazeera air attacks damage dozens of healthcare facilities.
- [UK media biased against Muslims, says group that analysed 40,000 articles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/09/uk-media-biased-against-muslims-says-group-that-analysed-40000-articles/): Centre for Media Monitoring reports right-wing outlets Spectator and GB News often malign Muslims and their faith.
- [Israel denies women in Gaza ‘conditions to live’: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/israel-denies-women-in-gaza-conditions-to-live-amnesty/): The global rights group says erosion of health, safety in Gaza ‘a deliberate act of war targeting women and girls’.
- [Global airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war sends costs soaring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/global-airlines-hike-ticket-prices-as-iran-war-sends-costs-soaring/): The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.
- [Search efforts suspended after deadly Indonesia landfill collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/search-efforts-suspended-after-deadly-indonesia-landfill-collapse/): Search efforts have ended for those missing following a landslide at Indonesia’s largest landfill site.
- [WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/who-warns-of-health-risks-from-black-rain-in-iran/): The World Health Organization warned that “black rain” caused by strikes on Iran’s oil facilities pose health risks.
- [Duterte’s drug war faces judgement at the ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/dutertes-drug-war-faces-judgement-at-the-icc/): Victims of the Philippines’ drug war finally see a path to justice in The Hague.
- [Energy secretary deletes claim US military escorted tanker through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/energy-secretary-deletes-claim-us-military-escorted-tanker-through-hormuz/): President Donald Trump has pledge the ‘free flow’ of energy through the strait, a goal that has yet to be accomplished.
- [What Is ‘Black Rain’? WHO Warns Toxic Fallout From Iran Oil Strikes Could Harm Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/what-is-black-rain-who-warns-toxic-fallout-from-iran-oil-strikes-could-harm-health/): The WHO warned that the “black rain” and toxic compounds in the air in Iran after the US-Israeli strikes on oil facilities could cause health risks like respiratory problems.
- [Putin Urges Quick De-Escalation In West Asia Conflict In Call With Iranian President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/putin-urges-quick-de-escalation-in-west-asia-conflict-in-call-with-iranian-president/): Putin’s conversation with Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian came after he held talks over the phone with US President Donald Trump on Monday.
- [Israel Says It Doesn’t Want ‘Endless War’; Iran Says Tehran Will Decide When Conflict Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/israel-says-it-doesnt-want-endless-war-iran-says-tehran-will-decide-when-conflict-ends/): Israeli FM said the government isn’t seeking endless war with Iran and will consult the US on ending hostilities. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced intensified US attacks.
- ['National Security Incident': Shots Fired At US Consulate In Toronto; Terrorism Link Being Probed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/national-security-incident-shots-fired-at-us-consulate-in-toronto-terrorism-link-being-probed/): Police said that the consulate’s heavily fortified structure, including bulletproof windows and reinforced walls, prevented any penetration.
- [Is TTP In Control Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? Armed Militants Demand Extortion As 'Ramzan Donation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/is-ttp-in-control-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-armed-militants-demand-extortion-as-ramzan-donation/): Sources said the TTP has established overt checkpoints in the Bara region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to monitor local traffic and perform unauthorised searches of civilians
- [IEA due to meet as member states mull releasing oil reserves amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iea-due-to-meet-as-member-states-mull-releasing-oil-reserves-amid-iran-war/): International Energy Agency chief says talks aim to assess conditions as US-Israel war on Iran fuels global uncertainty.
- [Canadian authorities investigating gunfire at US consulate in Toronto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/canadian-authorities-investigating-gunfire-at-us-consulate-in-toronto/): Police report there were no injuries after someone fired a gun at the US consulate in the early morning hours.
- [LIVE: Newcastle United vs Barcelona – Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/live-newcastle-united-vs-barcelona-champions-league-last-16/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Newcastle face Barcelona for a first-leg clash.
- [‘Our hearts were shaking’: Tehran residents endure heavy Israel-US bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/our-hearts-were-shaking-tehran-residents-endure-heavy-israel-us-bombing/): The latest attacks come a day after bombing of fuel reserves created thick plumes of smoke that turned day into night.
- [Pakistan’s Familiar Balancing Act On Display After Congratulating Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pakistans-familiar-balancing-act-on-display-after-congratulating-irans-mojtaba-khamenei/): Pakistan’ PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari have congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s next Supreme Leader
- [Amid Iran War, Japan Says 'G7 To Carry Out Joint Oil Stockpile Release'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/amid-iran-war-japan-says-g7-to-carry-out-joint-oil-stockpile-release/): Japan announced G7 energy ministers are ready for a joint oil stockpile release due to the US-Israel war on Iran. They discussed economic impacts and trade route protection.
- [Battlefield To Balance Sheet: How US And Israeli Defence Stocks Are Soaring As West Asia Conflict Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/battlefield-to-balance-sheet-how-us-and-israeli-defence-stocks-are-soaring-as-west-asia-conflict-deepens/): From high-altitude interceptors to autonomous drone swarms, specific firms are seeing their order books swell as the conflict intensifies
- [Pete Hegseth vows ‘most intense day’ of US strikes against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pete-hegseth-vows-most-intense-day-of-us-strikes-against-iran/): Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump controls the pace of the war, but acknowledges that Israel has its own objectives.
- [Israeli air strike targets building in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/israeli-air-strike-targets-building-in-south-lebanon/): An Israeli air strike has heavily damaged a building in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district.
- [US general says he ‘respects’ Iran’s fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-general-says-he-respects-irans-fight/): The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said he “respects” Iran’s resistance in the war.
- [‘People Rely On Us For...’: Hoteliers Warn LPG Supply Issues Could Hit Daily Diners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/people-rely-on-us-for-hoteliers-warn-lpg-supply-issues-could-hit-daily-diners/): AHAR president Vijay K. Shetty reported 20% of hotels shut due to LPG shortages, with 50-60 more closures expected. NRAI’s Amit Bagga warned of potential restaurant closures.
- [What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/what-are-the-ukrainian-drone-interceptors-sent-to-counter-iranian-attacks/): Ukraine has battle experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones and has mass-produced cheap interceptors.
- [What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/what-is-the-hezbollah-linked-financial-institution-al-qard-al-hassan/): Israel reportedly struck a branch of Al-Qard Al-Hassan yesterday. But what is this institution linked to Hezbollah?
- [Qatari spokesman says unchecked escalation has sparked regional war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/qatari-spokesman-says-unchecked-escalation-has-sparked-regional-war/): Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman says years of ignored warnings about unchecked escalation have led to regional war.
- [Is architecture a portrait of society?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/is-architecture-a-portrait-of-society/): What does our architecture say about us?
- [US defence chief ends Iran war briefing with prayer for troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-defence-chief-ends-iran-war-briefing-with-prayer-for-troops/): Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a prayer for US troops attacking Iran, asking for strength and protection.
- [Protesters block Iran’s women’s football team bus en route to airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/protesters-block-irans-womens-football-team-bus-en-route-to-airport/): Protesters blocked a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team in Australia after 5 players slipped away to seek asylum.
- [UAE’s Ruwais Refinery Joins List Of Oil Sites Targeted In Escalating Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/uaes-ruwais-refinery-joins-list-of-oil-sites-targeted-in-escalating-iran-war/): Ruwais Refinery, UAE’s largest, was hit by a drone amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Adnoc shut it after a fire. No injuries reported.
- [Pakistan Joins Russia, Oman In Welcoming Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pakistan-joins-russia-oman-in-welcoming-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei, expressed condolences over the death of his father and hoped that the new Iranian leader would guide the country towards peace.
- [Aramco Warns Of ‘Catastrophic’ Oil Market Impact As West Asian Energy Majors Raise Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/aramco-warns-of-catastrophic-oil-market-impact-as-west-asian-energy-majors-raise-alarm/): From Riyadh to Doha, oil bosses are sounding the alarm. With the Strait of Hormuz shut and inventories at 5-year lows, the world’s economy is on the edge.
- [Russia's Lavrov Holds Call With Iran’s Araghchi As Moscow-Tehran Cooperation Draws Attention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/russias-lavrov-holds-call-with-irans-araghchi-as-moscow-tehran-cooperation-draws-attention/): The call comes as Western officials raised concerns about the growing strategic alignment between Russia and Iran during the conflict.
- [‘Indians Are Family’: UAE Envoy On President Mohamed Bin Zayed's Viral Hospital Visit After Iran Strikes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/indians-are-family-uae-envoy-on-president-mohamed-bin-zayeds-viral-hospital-visit-after-iran-strikes-exclusive/): After the viral hospital footage of the President, the UAE envoy speaks on leadership, missile defence success and why Iran’s strikes on civilian hubs violate international law
- ['Tuesday Will Be Most Intense': Hegseth Warns Iran Of Fresh Strikes, Says US Won't Relent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/tuesday-will-be-most-intense-hegseth-warns-iran-of-fresh-strikes-says-us-wont-relent/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said attacks on Iran will ramp up with the heaviest strikes since the war was launched on February 28
- [11 Days That Shook West Asia: How The US-Israel-Iran War Escalated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/11-days-that-shook-west-asia-how-the-us-israel-iran-war-escalated/): From Operation Epic Fury to oil at $110, a day-by-day look at the conflict that killed Iran’s leader, widened the warfront and rattled global energy markets
- [Pakistan orders sweeping austerity measures as Iran war triggers oil crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pakistan-orders-sweeping-austerity-measures-as-iran-war-triggers-oil-crisis/): Four-day workweek for government employees and two-week closure of schools among the measures aimed at saving energy.
- [Rescue workers search rubble after strikes hit Tehran neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/rescue-workers-search-rubble-after-strikes-hit-tehran-neighbourhood/): Rescuers search rubble and aid injured in Tehran’s Resalat neighbourhood after a reported Israeli strike.
- [Russia the only ‘winner’ of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/russia-the-only-winner-of-us-israel-war-on-iran-eu-council-president/): Antonio Costa says Russia benefits from soaring global energy prices and attention being diverted from war in Ukraine.
- [No snow, no ski season: Greenland’s warmest January shuts Nuuk resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/no-snow-no-ski-season-greenlands-warmest-january-shuts-nuuk-resort/): Climate change fears grip Nuuk as winter temperatures reach record highs.
- [Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/could-trump-take-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-oil-prices-rise/): Oil prices spiked after shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were disrupted amid the Iran war.
- [How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food prices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/how-will-soaring-oil-prices-caused-by-iran-war-impact-food-prices/): Oil and gas are not just fuel, they are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.
- [Strait of Hormuz closure will have ‘ripple effect for weeks if not months’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/strait-of-hormuz-closure-will-have-ripple-effect-for-weeks-if-not-months/): ‘We could still be suffering the ripple effect of this for weeks, if not months’.
- [Women’s football team to be welcomed home with open arms, Iran says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/womens-football-team-to-be-welcomed-home-with-open-arms-iran-says/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry and general prosecutor say the team is invited to return home ‘with peace and confidence’.
- ['Lest You Be The Ones Who Disappear': Khamenei’s Top Aide Ali Larijani Slams Trump’s Hormuz Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/lest-you-be-the-ones-who-disappear-khameneis-top-aide-ali-larijani-slams-trumps-hormuz-threat/): This comes after Trump said US would respond “twenty times harder” than previous strikes if Iran took any action to halt oil flows through the strait.
- [Trump Signals Possible Negotiations With Iran Depending On Terms: 'They Badly Want To Talk'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-signals-possible-negotiations-with-iran-depending-on-terms-they-badly-want-to-talk/): Trump reiterated criticism of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei saying, “I don’t believe he can live in peace.”
- [Iran’s IRGC Is Working As Chinese Tool In Strait Of Hormuz? Exclusive From Intel Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/irans-irgc-is-working-as-chinese-tool-in-strait-of-hormuz-exclusive-from-intel-note/): “The IRGC is using the Strait of Hormuz advantage. The waterway handles 20% of global oil, which is 20 million barrels per day,” according to the note
- [Man removed from flight after call to prayer was mistaken for ‘bomb threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/man-removed-from-flight-after-call-to-prayer-was-mistaken-for-bomb-threat/): A passenger onboard Southwest Airlines was removed after their call to prayer was mistaken for a ‘bomb threat’.
- [Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/real-madrid-vs-man-city-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): With Alvaro Arbeloa’s team in inconsistent form, the Premier League side are firm favourites in the last 16 tie.
- [Walk down Beirut street shows destruction after Israeli bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/walk-down-beirut-street-shows-destruction-after-israeli-bombing/): This is the aftermath of a street in the Harat Hreik suburb of Beirut after it was hit by Israeli bombing.
- [War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/war-on-iran-fuelling-islamophobic-social-media-surge-in-us-report/): US study reveals more than 25,300 Islamophobic posts on X since war began and intensifying hate speech against Muslims.
- [From Hotels To Drones: Conflict-Of-Interest Cases Linked To Donald Trump's Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/from-hotels-to-drones-conflict-of-interest-cases-linked-to-donald-trumps-family/): The deal, involving Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, comes at a time when unmanned aerial systems are becoming central to modern defence strategies and government spending.
- ['Unacceptable': Turkey Warns Iran After Second Missile Enters Airspace In Less Than A Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/unacceptable-turkey-warns-iran-after-second-missile-enters-airspace-in-less-than-a-week/): The call comes two days after Turkey’s Defense Ministry announced it had shot down a ballistic munition over the Eastern Mediterranean.
- [Global Conflicts Show Why We Need Clean Energy Fast: UK Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte | Exclusive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/global-conflicts-show-why-we-need-clean-energy-fast-uk-climate-envoy-rachel-kyte-exclusive-interview/): Kyte discusses how the rising global tensions, energy crisis, and resource conflicts are colliding with climate emergency, upending lives worldwide, and the UK’s response to it
- [‘Short-term excursion’: What Trump said about the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/short-term-excursion-what-trump-said-about-the-war-on-iran/): Donald Trump called the war on Iran a “short-term excursion”, saying the US already achieved “tremendous success”.
- [Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/hundreds-killed-in-haiti-drone-strikes-including-60-civilians-report/): Human Rights Watch says drone strikes by Haitian forces kill more than 1,200 people in, near Port-au-Prince since 2025.
- [Iranian missile strikes central Israel amid escalating attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iranian-missile-strikes-central-israel-amid-escalating-attacks/): Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck central Israel, part of a barrage that killed two people.
- [Can Trump Take Over Strait Of Hormuz Passing Through Iran? Who Actually Controls It? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/can-trump-take-over-strait-of-hormuz-passing-through-iran-who-actually-controls-it-explained/): In a March 9 interview with CBS News, Trump stated he is considering “taking over” the waterway to secure energy supplies. Can he?
- [From F-35 Jets To Tomahawks Cruise Missile, Who Makes US’s Most Powerful Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/from-f-35-jets-to-tomahawks-cruise-missile-who-makes-uss-most-powerful-weapons/): Northrop Grumman builds the iconic B-2 stealth bomber, one of the most advanced long-range strike aircraft ever developed.
- ['Jaanbaz Of Ramadan': Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured In US-Israel Strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/jaanbaz-of-ramadan-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-injured-in-us-israel-strikes/): Iranian media indicated that Mojtaba did not attend the ceremony where his leadership was announced, instead sending a photograph that was displayed during the event.
- [US investigators begin search of Epstein’s former ranch in New Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-investigators-begin-search-of-epsteins-former-ranch-in-new-mexico/): Search comes after the release of investigative files renewed attention to sex offender’s activities at the Zorro Ranch.
- [Could the US-Israel war with Iran fuel global inflation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/could-the-us-israel-war-with-iran-fuel-global-inflation/): Oil prices are swinging as markets react to every twist in the conflict.
- [Lebanon stadium turned into shelter for forcibly displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/lebanon-stadium-turned-into-shelter-for-forcibly-displaced/): A stadium in Lebanon has been turned into a shelter for people displaced by Israeli attacks.
- [‘If there is peace, I will return’: People flee US-Israeli bombing of Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/if-there-is-peace-i-will-return-people-flee-us-israeli-bombing-of-iran/): Iranians and foreign workers flee US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, crossing snowy Turkiye border to seek safety.
- [Air strike kills four Iran-linked fighters in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/air-strike-kills-four-iran-linked-fighters-in-iraq/): Separately, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards target US base in Iraq, as PM Sudani rejects attempts to drag Iraq into the war.
- [From Yacht Parties To Missile Trails: Has The Iran-Israel War Rattled Dubai’s Influencer 'Safe Haven'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/from-yacht-parties-to-missile-trails-has-the-iran-israel-war-rattled-dubais-influencer-safe-haven/): For the influencers who had turned the emirates into a digital content factory for the global south, the Iran-Israel war is a wake-up call.
- [Rs 2,75,00,00,00,000 In Wealth? The Global Asset Network Linked To Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/rs-275000000000-in-wealth-the-global-asset-network-linked-to-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): Mojtaba Khamenei was named as the Supreme Leader of Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during a joint US-Israel strike in Tehran.
- [Israel launches new wave of attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/israel-launches-new-wave-of-attacks-on-southern-and-eastern-lebanon/): Israel warns of imminent attacks on south Lebanon’s Tyre and Sidon amid reports Tel Aviv wants to expand buffer zone.
- [Indian cricket team to pocket $14 million for historic T20 World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/indian-cricket-team-to-pocket-14-million-for-historic-t20-world-cup-win/): India’s cricket board announces a $14.24mn bonus in addition to the $2.34mn awarded to the champions by the ICC.
- [Toddler’s body pulled from the rubble after Israeli strikes hit Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/toddlers-body-pulled-from-the-rubble-after-israeli-strikes-hit-tehran/): The body of an infant girl was pulled from under the rubble of a residential home in Tehran after a wave of strikes.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-11-of-us-israel-attacks/): Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran to show their support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
- [Geopolitical analysis of the imposed war against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/geopolitical-analysis-of-the-imposed-war-against-iran/): This is a war of survival and global consequences.
- [Top 10 Countries With Largest Oil Reserves In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/top-10-countries-with-largest-oil-reserves-in-the-world/): The global energy landscape remains dominated by a few nations that hold the vast majority of the world’s “proven reserves” oil, technically and economically possible to extract.
- [Trump Says Iran 'Excursion' Could End Soon, Warns Of '20 Times Harder Strikes' If Hormuz Choked | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-says-iran-excursion-could-end-soon-warns-of-20-times-harder-strikes-if-hormuz-choked-4k/): US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 9) pushed the idea of the Iran war ending soon, but remained vague on a timeline for ending the attacks that have rocked the Middle East and shaken the global economy.“We’re putting an end to all of this threat once and for all, and the result will be […]
- [US Burnt $5.6 Bn Worth Of Munitions During First 48 Hours Of Its Military Assault On Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-burnt-5-6-bn-worth-of-munitions-during-first-48-hours-of-its-military-assault-on-iran-report/): The US Central Command stated that more than 5,000 targets have been hit in Iran so far using more than 2,000 munitions.
- [Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman Government Seeks Extra 50,000 Tonnes Of Diesel From India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/bangladeshs-tarique-rahman-government-seeks-extra-50000-tonnes-of-diesel-from-india-exclusive/): Bangladesh relies heavily on imported fuels oil, gas, coal for power generation and other needs
- [Bombers, Fighter Jets To Rockets, US Used 30 Military Assets In First 10 Days Of Israel-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/bombers-fighter-jets-to-rockets-us-used-30-military-assets-in-first-10-days-of-israel-iran-war/): US-Israel-Iran war: A look at the military apparatus used by America in the first 10 days of the war
- [Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face ‘friendly takeover’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-threatens-cuba-again-says-island-nation-may-face-friendly-takeover/): The US president repeats claims that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiralling energy and economic crisis.
- [Iranian strike kills Bahraini woman after hitting residential building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iranian-strike-kills-bahraini-woman-after-hitting-residential-building/): A suspected Iranian attack on a high-rise residential building in Bahrain’s capital of Manama has killed a woman.
- [As Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, Hezbollah disarmament takes backseat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/as-israel-intensifies-lebanon-attacks-hezbollah-disarmament-takes-backseat/): Ongoing fighting means issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament likely to remain on hold, military experts and analysts say.
- ['We Made A Mistake': Republican Senator Admits US' Role In Iran School Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/we-made-a-mistake-republican-senator-admits-us-role-in-iran-school-strike/): The Republican Senator admitted that role of the United States in striking the girls’ school in Iran’s Minab and said, “We made a mistake.”
- [The ‘Fourth Successor’: Iran’s plan for a long war with the US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/the-fourth-successor-irans-plan-for-a-long-war-with-the-us-and-israel/): Tehran built a doctrine to absorb shock, survive decapitation strikes and turn time into a weapon.
- [Gaza food prices soar as border closures deepen shortages amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/gaza-food-prices-soar-as-border-closures-deepen-shortages-amid-iran-war/): Families are buying whatever they can while supplies last, fearing that food available today may not be there tomorrow.
- [US to end prosecution of Turkiye’s Halkbank over alleged business with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-to-end-prosecution-of-turkiyes-halkbank-over-alleged-business-with-iran/): US prosecutors say Turkish assistance in negotiating ceasefire , release of captives from Gaza contributed to settlement.
- [Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket series called off due to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/afghanistan-vs-sri-lanka-cricket-series-called-off-due-to-iran-war/): Afghanistan were due to host Sri Lanka for a six-match series in the UAE, which has been hit by attacks from Iran.
- [Woman killed in Bahrain as Gulf states intercept more Iranian missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/woman-killed-in-bahrain-as-gulf-states-intercept-more-iranian-missiles/): Strikes continue as Trump says US attacks on Iran will dramatically increase if it tries to close Strait of Hormuz.
- ['More Fun to Sink': Trump On Why US Forces Destroyed Iranian Ships Instead Of Capturing Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/more-fun-to-sink-trump-on-why-us-forces-destroyed-iranian-ships-instead-of-capturing-them/): Donald Trump said American forces prefer sinking Iranian vessels rather than capturing them, claiming military personnel told him “it’s more fun to sink”.
- [North Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/north-korea-denounces-muscle-flexing-us-south-korean-military-exercises/): North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong said the annual ‘Freedom Shield’ exercises could lead to ‘unimaginably terrible consequences’.
- [US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-consumers-express-dismay-over-rising-gas-prices-after-attack-on-iran/): Oil prices have shot up as the war snarls transportation and production in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth.
- [Iran Moves 11–12 Million Oil Barrels Via Hormuz Amid War; Trump Considers US Takeover Of Passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-moves-11-12-million-oil-barrels-via-hormuz-amid-war-trump-considers-us-takeover-of-passage/): The developments come as US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran, cautioning the Islamic Republic against escalating hostilities.
- ['Iran Has Some Tomahawks': Trump Refuses To Take Blame For Missile Strike On Minab School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-has-some-tomahawks-trump-refuses-to-take-blame-for-missile-strike-on-minab-school/): The girls’ school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit on February 28, the first day of the US and Israeli attacks on the country.
- [Russian-Backed Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp Accounts Of Officials And Journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/russian-backed-hackers-target-signal-whatsapp-accounts-of-officials-and-journalists/): The chat apps, known for their end-to-end encryption, are widely used by government officials for sharing confidential or classified information.
- [US-Israeli Jets Strike Iran’s Saravan Near Pakistan Border; Explosions Reported Near Airfield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-israeli-jets-strike-irans-saravan-near-pakistan-border-explosions-reported-near-airfield/): Saravan lies in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, a strategically sensitive region that borders both Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- [Trump Advisers Urge Exit Plan From Iran War Amid Fears Of Political Backlash: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-advisers-urge-exit-plan-from-iran-war-amid-fears-of-political-backlash-report/): Some of Donald Trump’s advisers have urged him to outline a strategy to extract the US from the war with Iran as concerns grow about waning public support, according to a report.
- [Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/australia-to-send-missiles-to-uae-surveillance-plane-to-help-gulf-defence/): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.
- [Schools Shut, Fuel Prices Spiked: How India's Neighbours Are Battling Energy Crisis Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/schools-shut-fuel-prices-spiked-how-indias-neighbours-are-battling-energy-crisis-amid-iran-war/): Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have each announced actions to conserve fuel and electricity and manage the impact on citizens.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: One Killed In Iranian Strike On Bahrain; IRGC Says 'Awaiting' US Naval Fleet In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-israel-iran-war-live-one-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-bahrain-irgc-says-awaiting-us-naval-fleet-in-strait-of-hormuz/): US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE Updates: One person has died and eight more have been wounded after an Iranian strike on Bahrain, according to Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior.
- ['Better Not Try Anything Cute': Trump Warns Iran Of Taking Over Strait Of Hormuz Amid Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/better-not-try-anything-cute-trump-warns-iran-of-taking-over-strait-of-hormuz-amid-oil-crisis/): President Trump warned Iran against disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe retaliation and hinting at possible US control.
- [Iran Shifts To One-Ton Warhead Missiles, Targets Hardened Military Assets | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-shifts-to-one-ton-warhead-missiles-targets-hardened-military-assets-exclusive/): Iran now uses heavy-warhead missiles over one ton, shifting to high-intensity campaigns. IRGC Aerospace Commander General Mousavi announced tactics to overwhelm air defenses.
- [Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-says-some-sanctions-to-be-lifted-on-oil-producers-amid-iran-war/): Crude oil prices plunge below $90 a barrel following an earlier surge to almost $120 in price swing over 24 hours.
- [Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-claims-iran-planned-to-take-over-middle-east-before-us-attacked/): US President Donald Trump cites “information and belief” for his claim that Iran would have taken over the Middle East.
- [UK home secretary bans al-Quds march in London after Met Police request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/uk-home-secretary-bans-al-quds-march-in-london-after-met-police-request/): The police requested the ban citing public disorder risks, while the organisers decide to hold a static protest instead.
- [Iran War Over Security Concerns Or A Distraction From Epstein Files? The Timeline Of Trump’s Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-war-over-security-concerns-or-a-distraction-from-epstein-files-the-timeline-of-trumps-attack/): While officials called US-Israel’s war against Iran, within days of release of controversial information from Epstein files, over security concerns, many find the timing suspect
- ['Massacre Of Girls': Italian PM Meloni Condemns Deadly Iran School Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/massacre-of-girls-italian-pm-meloni-condemns-deadly-iran-school-strike/): The strike, which Iranian media reports killed at least 165 people, occurred on the first day of the ongoing West Asia war.
- [Thai Ship Headed To Gujarat Port Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz; 20 Crewmen Rescued, Three Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/thai-ship-headed-to-gujarat-port-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-20-crewmen-rescued-three-missing/): The vessel, Mayuree Naree, had departed Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates and was en route to Kandla port in Gujarat when it was struck by an unknown projectile.
- [India’s Supreme Court allows first-ever passive euthanasia death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/indias-supreme-court-allows-first-ever-passive-euthanasia-death/): Withdrawal of life support granted to family of 32-year-old man who has been in vegetative state for more than 12 years.
- [Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-welcome-to-compete-in-fifa-world-cup-trump-tells-infantino/): FIFA’s Infantino says US president ‘reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome’ to participate in the tournament.
- [Iran reports hospitals, civilians affected during war with US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-reports-hospitals-civilians-affected-during-war-with-us-israel/): The Iranian Red Crescent Society says nearly 20,000 civilian buildings affected, along with 77 healthcare facilities.
- [Iran’s Shadow Fleet Of Oil Tankers In Strait Of Hormuz Generates $25-30 Billion A Year: Here’s How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/irans-shadow-fleet-of-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-generates-25-30-billion-a-year-heres-how/): Explainer: Iran maintains control over a “shadow fleet” of approximately 400 to 430 tankers in Strait of Hormuz to bypass international sanctions and sustain its oil exports
- [Iran’s strategic patience tactic failed, what comes next could be far worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/irans-strategic-patience-tactic-failed-what-comes-next-could-be-far-worse/): Restraint didn’t prevent war; new Iranian leadership may now look to much more dangerous approach to build a deterrent.
- [Iran Trolls Donald Trump With Poster Showing Him Holding Nobel Medal Over Dead Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-trolls-donald-trump-with-poster-showing-him-holding-nobel-medal-over-dead-children/): The Iranian officials informed that the strike killed around 175 people, mostly children.
- [‘Will Target Economic Centres, Banks’: Iran Issues Big Warning To US, Israel After Tehran Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/will-target-economic-centres-banks-iran-issues-big-warning-to-us-israel-after-tehran-attack/): US companies including Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia and Oracle in West Asia are reportedly on Iran’s hit list.
- [Video: North Korea conducts cruise missile test for destroyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/video-north-korea-conducts-cruise-missile-test-for-destroyer/): Cruise missiles were seen launching into the sky as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw naval tests.
- [Russia kills two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv; war grinds on, focus on Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/russia-kills-two-in-ukraines-kharkiv-war-grinds-on-focus-on-middle-east/): At least seven injured in the northeastern city of Kharkiv after a drone hit a ‘civilian enterprise’, officials say.
- [‘Titanic’ Trump-Epstein statue appears in Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/titanic-trump-epstein-statue-appears-in-washington-dc/): A statue was placed in Washington DC depicting US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [ICC rejects bias claims from stranded South Africa, West Indies cricketers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/icc-rejects-bias-claims-from-stranded-south-africa-west-indies-cricketers/): Frustrated players say they were left in the dark for days over their travel while England flew out within two days.
- [Air India Express Boeing 737 Makes Hard Landing At Phuket Airport After Nose Landing Gear Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/air-india-express-boeing-737-makes-hard-landing-at-phuket-airport-after-nose-landing-gear-damage/): The Air India Express aircraft, registration VT-BWQ, had a detached wheel, caused by a hard landing at Phuket Airport.
- [Who Guards The Skies? 10 Most Advanced Air Defence Systems In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/who-guards-the-skies-10-most-advanced-air-defence-systems-in-the-world/): Terminal High Altitude Area Defence is a US-developed system designed to destroy ballistic missiles at altitudes up to 150 km using high-speed hit-to-kill interceptors.
- [Ceasefire Or Regime Change: How Will The US-Israel-Iran War End?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/ceasefire-or-regime-change-how-will-the-us-israel-iran-war-end/): Both US and Iran have claimed they will decide the end of the ongoing war that has now entered its twelfth day.
- [War-Torn Tehran Is Breathing Better Air Than New Delhi Despite Bombings, Oil Fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/war-torn-tehran-is-breathing-better-air-than-new-delhi-despite-bombings-oil-fires/): Tehran, with nearly nine million people, has cleaner air despite conflict. The difference lies in structural pollution sources in northern India.
- [Low-Cost But Lethal: Why Shahed Drones Are Iran's Weapon Of Choice In War With US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/low-cost-but-lethal-why-shahed-drones-are-irans-weapon-of-choice-in-war-with-us-israel/): Among the most widely used models is the Shahed-136, a delta-wing drone built to fly long distances and explode on impact.
- [Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/israeli-strikes-hit-beirut-suburbs/): This is the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential area in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [Israel pounds Lebanon, targets residential building in central Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/israel-pounds-lebanon-targets-residential-building-in-central-beirut/): The strike in a densely populated area appears to be another attempted assassination, with no information yet on target.
- [Damage caused to buildings in Tehran following US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/damage-caused-to-buildings-in-tehran-following-us-israeli-strikes/): Video shows the destruction caused to buildings in Iran’s capital after a reported strike near Mehrabad airport.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Israeli bombing of Beirut apartment block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/al-jazeera-reports-from-israeli-bombing-of-beirut-apartment-block/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli strike on a residential building in central Beirut.
- [Europe’s hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/europes-hard-right-fractures-over-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Far-right forces are split over nationalism, foreign policy and ties to US President Donald Trump.
- ['Ground, Windows And Our Hearts Were Shaking': Tehran Residents Recall Night Of Heavy Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/ground-windows-and-our-hearts-were-shaking-tehran-residents-recall-night-of-heavy-bombing/): Civilians in Tehran said that the bombardment overnight into Tuesday was among the heaviest they had experienced since the fighting began.
- [Iran War Fallout: Dubai's Luxury Hotel Rates Plunge As Travel Uncertainty Hits Hard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-war-fallout-dubais-luxury-hotel-rates-plunge-as-travel-uncertainty-hits-hard/): Dubai has long positioned itself as a safe regional hub, but with Iran’s missile strikes, short-term travel bookings appear to have slowed.
- [‘King Of The World’: 'Titanic' Statue Of Trump And Epstein Appears Near US Capitol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/king-of-the-world-titanic-statue-of-trump-and-epstein-appears-near-us-capitol/): A protest art installation featuring Trump and Epstein figures appeared on the National Mall in DC. Created by Secret Handshake, it highlights Trump’s alleged ties to Epstein.
- [‘Safe And Sound’: Mojtaba Khamenei Not Injured, Says Iranian President’s Son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/safe-and-sound-mojtaba-khamenei-not-injured-says-iranian-presidents-son/): Iranian state television had earlier described Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war”.
- [Bangladesh To Nepal, How India’s Fuels Power South Asian Neighbours’ Economy Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/bangladesh-to-nepal-how-indias-fuels-power-south-asian-neighbours-economy-explained/): Neighbourhood First Policy Explained: By providing petroleum products, India helps South Asian neighbours such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan manage energy security
- [LeBron, NBA social media react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/lebron-nba-social-media-react-to-bam-adebayos-historic-83-point-game/): Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player’s incredible scoring achievement.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 12 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-12-of-us-israel-attacks/): Iran says more than 1,300 civilians have been killed and nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been hit by Israel and US.
- [Iran fires missiles, drones at Gulf nations as ship hit in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-fires-missiles-drones-at-gulf-nations-as-ship-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Tehran keeps up daily pressure as UNSC readies vote on GCC bid urging Iran to halt attacks on neighbours.
- [Iranian Missile Breaks Through Israeli Defences, Hits Rosh Haayin | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iranian-missile-breaks-through-israeli-defences-hits-rosh-haayin-video/): Iran has launched Operation True Promise 4 after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime.
- [Asim Munir Seeks Emergency Funds For Pakistan Army Amid Multi-Front Conflicts | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/asim-munir-seeks-emergency-funds-for-pakistan-army-amid-multi-front-conflicts-exclusive/): Pakistan’s military leadership warned that simultaneous operations against militants and heightened border tensions are putting unprecedented strain on security resources
- [Shadow Fleet And Discounts: How China Profits From Iran's Oil Amid Gulf Tensions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/shadow-fleet-and-discounts-how-china-profits-from-irans-oil-amid-gulf-tensions-exclusive/): Beijing’s deep ties with Tehran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked maritime networks have allowed it to maintain a steady flow of crude despite geopolitical tensions
- [The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/the-orphan-pearl-inside-kharg-the-beating-heart-of-irans-oil-empire/): On Iran’s ‘Forbidden Island’ of Kharg, ancient ruins sit beside the nerve centre of the nation’s oil empire.
- [‘The other side’ of IITs: Student suicides haunt India’s top tech schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/the-other-side-of-iits-student-suicides-haunt-indias-top-tech-schools/): Nearly 160 deaths recorded across the premier engineering colleges in past two decades – 69 of them in last five years.
- [Container Ship Hit By ‘Unknown Projectile’ Off UAE Coast Amid West Asia Conflict: UK Maritime Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/container-ship-hit-by-unknown-projectile-off-uae-coast-amid-west-asia-conflict-uk-maritime-agency/): Iran War: UKMTO said the extent of the damage remains unknown and is currently being investigated by the crew.
- [Autistic Man Who Called 911 During Mental Health Crisis Shot Dead By Police In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/autistic-man-who-called-911-during-mental-health-crisis-shot-dead-by-police-in-us/): The attorney general’s office said body camera footage from the incident may be released within 20 days as the investigation continues.
- [Viral Video Shows US B-21 Raider Mid-Air Refuelling For First Time Amid Ongoing Iran War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/viral-video-shows-us-b-21-raider-mid-air-refuelling-for-first-time-amid-ongoing-iran-war-watch/): Mid-air aircraft refuelling, also known as aerial refuelling, transfers fuel from a tanker aircraft to another aircraft while both are airborne.
- [Iran’s ‘Plan C’ Explained: How The IRGC Is Preparing For A Long Guerrilla War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/irans-plan-c-explained-how-the-irgc-is-preparing-for-a-long-guerrilla-war/): Sources say if Iran’s missile capability were eliminated, the IRGC is believed to be ready to pivot towards a ground-based resistance model.
- [Video Shows Iranian Missiles With Cluster Warhead Over Israel, IDF Says 150 Carried Submunitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/video-shows-iranian-missiles-with-cluster-warhead-over-israel-idf-says-150-carried-submunitions/): Cluster bomb warheads disperse dozens of submunitions over a wide area, each containing several kilograms of explosives and spreading across a radius of around 10 kilometres.
- [NASA Satellite Set To Crash Back To Earth: What Happens During Its Fiery Fall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/nasa-satellite-set-to-crash-back-to-earth-what-happens-during-its-fiery-fall/): The satellite’s return will be an uncontrolled re-entry, meaning the space agency cannot direct or control its path, with most of it expected to burn up in the atmosphere.
- [Qatar Minister of State says ‘regional countries are not an enemy of Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/qatar-minister-of-state-says-regional-countries-are-not-an-enemy-of-iran/): Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi also says Qatar and Oman cannot act as mediators while under attack.
- [Beirut building ablaze after apparent Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/beirut-building-ablaze-after-apparent-israeli-strike/): A residential building in Beirut was seen with flames erupting from a hole in its side after an apparent Israeli strike.
- [1,300-Pound NASA Satellite To Crash Down To Earth After 14 Years In Orbit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/1300-pound-nasa-satellite-to-crash-down-to-earth-after-14-years-in-orbit/): A decommissioned NASA spacecraft weighing 1,323 pounds will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on March 10, 2023. Most of it is expected to burn up.
- ['To Weaken Evil Terrorist Proxies In Region': White House Outlines Iran War Objectives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/to-weaken-evil-terrorist-proxies-in-region-white-house-outlines-iran-war-objectives/): Leavitt said the initial timeline for the operation was four to six weeks, and its objective is also to weaken the “evil terrorist proxies in the region”.
- [Blame The Intern? How White House's Deleted Strait Of Hormuz Post Sent Oil Markets Into A Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/blame-the-intern-how-white-houses-deleted-strait-of-hormuz-post-sent-oil-markets-into-a-frenzy/): Chaos began when a social media post from the US energy secretary triggered confusion across global energy markets after claiming the Navy had escorted an oil tanker through Hormuz
- [Oil Shock And Hormuz Threats: Did Trump Misjudge Iran’s Next Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/oil-shock-and-hormuz-threats-did-trump-misjudge-irans-next-move/): The report mentioned that the miscalculation became evident when Iran threatened commercial oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Can the Lebanese government deal with the displacement crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/can-the-lebanese-government-deal-with-the-displacement-crisis/): The UN estimates around 700,000 people in Lebanon have been displaced from their homes by Israeli bombardment.
- [Oil prices swing wildly amid mixed messages over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/oil-prices-swing-wildly-amid-mixed-messages-over-iran-war/): Crude oil prices fall sharply as energy markets remain on tenterhooks over effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/bam-adebayo-scores-83-points-passes-kobe-bryant-for-second-most-in-nba/): Miami Heat player’s historic night is second behind the famous Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points back in 1962.
- [Iran Drone Strike Hits US Diplomatic Facility Near Baghdad Airport | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-drone-strike-hits-us-diplomatic-facility-near-baghdad-airport-video/): Six drones were launched towards the compound, out of which Iraqi and US air defences intercepted five, but one drone struck the facility.
- [‘Tactical Error’: How Snubbing Ukraine’s Anti-Iran Drone Plan Is Now Costing US In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/tactical-error-how-snubbing-ukraines-anti-iran-drone-plan-is-now-costing-us-in-west-asia/): Months before the Iran war started, Ukraine warned Washington about the threat and offered its battlefield-tested technology to counter Iranian drones.
- [Indian Medical Students In Iran Allowed To Exit Via Armenia Border After Booking Delhi Flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/indian-medical-students-in-iran-allowed-to-exit-via-armenia-border-after-booking-delhi-flights/): Indian students in Iran can leave via Armenia border with confirmed tickets. Over 30 students from Urmia University of Medical Sciences will reach New Delhi on March 15 via Dubai.
- [UP Man Battling For Life In Saudi After Strike Hits Residential Area, Family Seeks Help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/up-man-battling-for-life-in-saudi-after-strike-hits-residential-area-family-seeks-help/): The victim, identified as Mohd Azam, a resident of Jafraabad village in the Thakurdwara area of Moradabad, had travelled to Saudi Arabia about three-and-a-half years ago.
- [India Steps In As Bangladesh Faces Fuel Crunch Amid Iran War, Sends 5,000 Tonnes Of Diesel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/india-steps-in-as-bangladesh-faces-fuel-crunch-amid-iran-war-sends-5000-tonnes-of-diesel/): Bangladesh has introduced strict measures to manage its fuel crisis. Public and private universities were closed starting Monday, and government imposed daily limits on fuel sales.
- [6 killed, Several Injured As Bus Catches Fire Near Swiss Capital, Authorities Probe Arson Angle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/6-killed-several-injured-as-bus-catches-fire-near-swiss-capital-authorities-probe-arson-angle/): Authorities said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, and officials have not ruled out the possibility of deliberate action.
- [Indian traveller stranded in Qatar takes long road to Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/indian-traveller-stranded-in-qatar-takes-long-road-to-riyadh/): Varun Krishnan was flying from Chennai to Barcelona when Iranian attacks stranded him in Doha.
- [Iranian women’s football team arrives in Malaysia from Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iranian-womens-football-team-arrives-in-malaysia-from-australia/): Members of the Iranian women’s soccer team arrived in Malaysia after Australia granted asylum to some players.
- [Qatar warns Gulf security is tied to global stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/qatar-warns-gulf-security-is-tied-to-global-stability/): Qatar’s Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi warns that attacks on Gulf states risk escalation and threaten global energy security.
- [Bodies recovered after US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/bodies-recovered-after-us-israeli-strikes-hit-tehran/): Video released by the Iranian Red Crescent show rescue teams retrieving bodies after US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran.
- [N Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/n-korea-respects-irans-selection-of-mojtaba-khamenei-as-supreme-leader/): North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns the US and Israel’s ‘unlawful military attack against Iran’.
- [‘Posting Fake News’: Iran Accuses US Of Manipulating Markets Over Hormuz Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/posting-fake-news-iran-accuses-us-of-manipulating-markets-over-hormuz-claims/): The naval commander of the IRGC, Alireza Tangsiri, said any US military vessels or allied ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz would be targeted.
- [Did Khamenei Oppose Son Mojtaba As Successor In His Will? Report Suggests So](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/did-khamenei-oppose-son-mojtaba-as-successor-in-his-will-report-suggests-so/): The late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly in his will expressed that he did not want his son, Mojtaba, to succeed him.
- ['Sheer, Utter Lie': Iranian Foreign Minister Rejects US Claim Of Tehran Planning To Attack Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/sheer-utter-lie-iranian-foreign-minister-rejects-us-claim-of-tehran-planning-to-attack-washington/): Araghchi’s remarks came after Trump said earlier this week that he authorised military action against Iran because he believed Tehran was preparing to strike first.
- [Iran Plants Mines In Strait Of Hormuz As Trump Warns Of ‘Consequences Never Before Seen’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-plants-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-warns-of-consequences-never-before-seen/): The mining activity remains limited for now, with only a few dozen mines reportedly placed in recent days, says report.
- [‘No endgame’: Why US Democrats say Iran war hearing has them worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/no-endgame-why-us-democrats-say-iran-war-hearing-has-them-worried/): Lawmakers say the White House has not clearly explained why the US entered the conflict, or how long it may last.
- [Missile Fragments From Iranian School Strike Appear To Be US Tomahawk: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/missile-fragments-from-iranian-school-strike-appear-to-be-us-tomahawk-report/): Missile fragments from a strike on Shajareh Tayyeba girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killing 175, appear to be from a US-made Tomahawk missile.
- ['Real Energy Dominance': Trump Announces First US Oil Refinery In 50 Years With Reliance Backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/real-energy-dominance-trump-announces-first-us-oil-refinery-in-50-years-with-reliance-backing/): Trump said that the new refinery would deliver billions of dollars in economic impact and create thousands of jobs in the region.
- [North Korea Backs Mojtaba Khamenei As Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Slams US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/north-korea-backs-mojtaba-khamenei-as-irans-new-supreme-leader-slams-us-israel-strikes/): North Korea congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes.
- [Iran launches wave of heavy, multi-warhead missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-launches-wave-of-heavy-multi-warhead-missiles/): The Iranian military released footage of missile launches from what it described as a wave multi-warhead projectiles.
- [An intercepted drone burns and falls over Erbil in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/an-intercepted-drone-burns-and-falls-over-erbil-in-iraq/): Footage from the ground in Erbil, Iraq shows several drones over the city’s airspace and the wrecking of a drone falling
- [Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iranian women’s football team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/australia-grants-asylum-to-2-more-members-of-iranian-womens-football-team/): Australia’s home affairs minister says a total of seven members of the Iranian women’s team have been granted asylum.
- [US Military Says It Destroyed 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait Of Hormuz | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/us-military-says-it-destroyed-16-iranian-mine-laying-boats-near-strait-of-hormuz-video/): Trump said that 10 inactive mine-laying boats had been hit and destroyed by the US in the Strait of Hormoz.
- [Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro seeks court approval for visit from Trump official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/brazils-jair-bolsonaro-seeks-court-approval-for-visit-from-trump-official/): Lawyers for Bolsonaro have petitioned for Trump adviser Darren Beattie to meet the ex-president in a Brasilia prison.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says US, Israel have hit nearly 10,000 civilian sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-israel-have-hit-nearly-10000-civilian-sites/): Iran accuses the US and Israel of targeting civilians, saying more than 1,300 have been killed across the country.
- [Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/press-freedom-declines-in-americas-with-us-seeing-sharpest-drop-report/): A press freedom index has given the Americas its lowest ranking since it started recording results six years ago.
- [Late Yamal penalty earns Barcelona draw at Newcastle in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/late-yamal-penalty-earns-barcelona-draw-at-newcastle-in-champions-league/): Barcelona needed Lamine Yamal’s penalty with the last kick of the game to cancel out Harvey Barnes’s opener.
- [Democrats say White House offers no clarity on Iran war goals after 11 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/democrats-say-white-house-offers-no-clarity-on-iran-war-goals-after-11-days/): Party members decry ‘disturbing’ lack of clarity following latest classified briefing on war justification and aims.
- [Around 140 US service members wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/around-140-us-service-members-wounded-in-iran-war-pentagon-says/): US Department of Defense says eight service members in critical condition as White House hails progress of assault.
- [US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-civil-rights-group-documents-broad-attack-on-muslim-life-in-2025/): CAIR releases annual report, warning discrimination is likely to continue as Iran war sparks a new wave of hate speech.
- [Aviation will feel effect for the rest of the year ‘even if conflict ends t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/aviation-will-feel-effect-for-the-rest-of-the-year-even-if-conflict-ends-t/): Finlay Asher says the Iran war’s disruption to Middle East airspace could impact the aviation industry for months.
- [Lebanese priest killed by Israeli tank fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/lebanese-priest-killed-by-israeli-tank-fire/): A Maronite Catholic priest has been killed by Israeli tank fire after it targeted a home in southern Lebanon.
- [Unexploded missile extracted from house in western Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/unexploded-missile-extracted-from-house-in-western-iran/): Rescue workers carefully extracted an unexploded missile from a house in Kuhdasht City, following US-Israeli airstrikes.
- [US Calls India 'Good Actor' After Waiver On Russian Oil Purchase Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-calls-india-good-actor-after-waiver-on-russian-oil-purchase-amid-iran-war/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said India had been a “good actor” and had previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian oil.
- [Trump Warns Iran Of Consequences 'Never Seen Before' After Reports Of Mines In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/trump-warns-iran-of-consequences-never-seen-before-after-reports-of-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump warned Iran of “consequences of a level never seen before” after reports surfaced that Tehran was laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- [German Chancellor concerned US-Israel have no exit plan for Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/german-chancellor-concerned-us-israel-have-no-exit-plan-for-iran-war/): German Chancellor said there appears to be “clearly no joint plan” to bring the US-Israeli war on Iran to an end.
- [Is control of Iran’s natural resources a factor in US strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/is-control-of-irans-natural-resources-a-factor-in-us-strategy/): Iran has vast oil as well as gas reserves and is a key supplier to China.
- [Blasts Erupt Live On Iranian State TV At Tehran's Revolution Square, Crowd Remains Defiant | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/blasts-erupt-live-on-iranian-state-tv-at-tehrans-revolution-square-crowd-remains-defiant-watch/): Powerful explosions rocked Tehran’s Revolution Square live on Iranian state TV, yet crowds waved flags and refused to back down.
- [Pentagon Says 140 US Troops Wounded In Iran War, 8 Severely Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/pentagon-says-140-us-troops-wounded-in-iran-war-8-severely-injured/): This is the first official insight into the toll of injuries that have been sustained by US troops after retaliatory attacks from Iran.
- [Moment ‘Hezbollah missile’ strikes Israeli radar station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/moment-hezbollah-missile-strikes-israeli-radar-station/): Israel has released video it says shows the moment a missile fired by Hezbollah struck a satellite and radar station.
- [Russian attack kills four in Ukraine’s Sloviansk as both sides claim gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/russian-attack-kills-four-in-ukraines-sloviansk-as-both-sides-claim-gains/): Ukrainian and Russian officials have claimed battlefield successes in the more than four-year war.
- [‘America has no narrative for victory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/america-has-no-narrative-for-victory/): Andreas Krieg says the US is lacking a clear narrative for what victory in the war with Iran looks like.
- [Five stories you may have missed amid US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/five-stories-you-may-have-missed-amid-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Here are some news stories you might not have seen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.
- [Iran Arrests 30 For Alleged Spying, Collaboration With US And Israel | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/iran-arrests-30-for-alleged-spying-collaboration-with-us-and-israel-exclusive/): Iranian intelligence officials described the arrests as part of a broader effort to dismantle what they called “hostile espionage networks” operating inside the country.
- [US Energy Secretary Deletes Post Claiming Navy Escorted Tanker Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/us-energy-secretary-deletes-post-claiming-navy-escorted-tanker-through-hormuz/): Oil prices took a tumble by 15 percent after the initial announcement. It pared back some of those losses after the post was deleted
- [Asian LNG Buyers Fail To Secure Spot Cargoes After Qatar Export Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/asian-lng-buyers-fail-to-secure-spot-cargoes-after-qatar-export-halt/): Asian countries like Thailand, Bangladesh and Vietnam struggle to secure LNG amid the US-Israel war with Iran. Japan’s G7 plans joint oil stockpile release.
- ['Let's See If Iranians Want To Talk': Trump Envoy In Israel Next Week To Coordinate War Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/10/lets-see-if-iranians-want-to-talk-trump-envoy-in-israel-next-week-to-coordinate-war-plans/): Witkoff had been scheduled to travel to Israel this week alongside Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner before it was cancelled.
- [‘Recognition Of Rights, Reparations, International Guarantees’: Iran Sets 3 Conditions To End West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/recognition-of-rights-reparations-international-guarantees-iran-sets-3-conditions-to-end-west-asia-war/): The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel entered its 13th day on Thursday, with tensions continuing to rise in the region.
- [Iran Allows 2 Indian Tankers Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Rising West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-allows-2-indian-tankers-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz-amid-rising-west-asia-conflict/): Safe navigation of tankers through the Hormuz was a key issue when External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- [Fire erupts at Gaza camp after Israeli attack hits tents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/fire-erupts-at-gaza-camp-after-israeli-attack-hits-tents/): Fire broke out at tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Al-Ansar refugee camp after an Israeli strike.
- [How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-is-feminism-being-used-to-justify-war-in-iran/): Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification.
- [Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/five-vessels-attacked-amid-reports-of-iranian-drone-boats-sea-mines/): Two oil tankers hit by explosive-laden boats in Iraqi waters amid reports Iran may be using unmanned surface vessels.
- [Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/why-historic-oil-reserves-release-may-do-little-to-bring-down-rising-prices/): Oil prices continue to surge despite the International Energy Agency’s plans to release 400m barrels into the market.
- [Iranian Missile Dodges American Projectiles Before Striking Target | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iranian-missile-dodges-american-projectiles-before-striking-target-video/): The time and exact location of the video have not been independently verified, though it has been claimed that it was filmed in Fujairah.
- [North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un And His Daughter Try Out New Pistols; Photos Go Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-and-his-daughter-try-out-new-pistols-photos-go-viral/): North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a factory producing pistols and other light arms.
- [‘Egregious’: India Backs UN Resolution Condemning Iran’s Attacks On Gulf Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/egregious-india-backs-un-resolution-condemning-irans-attacks-on-gulf-countries/): India co-sponsored the Bahrain-led resolution along with more than 130 countries.
- [UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-condemning-irans-attacks-in-the-gulf/): UN Security Council draft resolution demanding Iran end its attacks on Gulf nations was cosponsored by 135 countries.
- [Fuel tank fire rages in Bahrain after Iranian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/fuel-tank-fire-rages-in-bahrain-after-iranian-attack/): Bahrain’s interior ministry released footage of a massive blaze at a fuel storage facility following an Iranian attack.
- [‘47 Years Of Horror’: Trump Links Iran War To Gas Prices, Says Oil Reserve Could Lower Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/47-years-of-horror-trump-links-iran-war-to-gas-prices-says-oil-reserve-could-lower-costs/): Risisng Gas Prices: Defending actions amid the Iran war, Donald Trump described the conflict as ending “47 years of horror” while addressing concerns over rising gas prices.
- [Trump May Back Killing Of Iran's New Supreme Leader If He Does Not Comply: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-may-back-killing-of-irans-new-supreme-leader-if-he-does-not-comply-report/): Trump reportedly told aides he would support killing Iran’s new Supreme Leader if he doesn’t comply with US demands, including discontinuation of Iran’s nuclear development.
- [Iranian Drone Strikes Building In Dubai’s Creek Harbour, Residents Evacuated | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iranian-drone-strikes-building-in-dubais-creek-harbour-residents-evacuated-video/): A drone hit a residential building in Dubai’s Creek Harbour, causing a minor fire. No injuries were reported.
- [Satellite Images Show Iran Bombed Oil, Military Sites In UAE And Kuwait In Retaliation To Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/satellite-images-show-iran-bombed-oil-military-sites-in-uae-and-kuwait-in-retaliation-to-israeli-strikes/): Satellite imagery confirmed direct hits on Fujairah’s oil zone, Sharjah’s industrial area, and US logistics facilities at Kuwait’s Al-Salem base.
- [Israeli strike hits Beirut waterfront near tents of displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israeli-strike-hits-beirut-waterfront-near-tents-of-displaced/): At least six people are dead from an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront.
- [Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/who-bombed-the-iranian-girls-school-killing-more-than-170-what-we-know/): The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties.
- [India Among 16 Economies Facing US Unfair-Trade Probe Amid Renewed Tariff Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/india-among-16-economies-facing-us-unfair-trade-probe-amid-renewed-tariff-push/): The development comes after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.
- [Why Is US Operation Against Iran Named ‘Epic Fury’? Trump Explains Choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/why-is-us-operation-against-iran-named-epic-fury-trump-explains-choice/): US President Donald Trump said that military officials had offered him around 20 possible names for the operation before he settled on the one he preferred.
- ['We Won, But Don't Want To Leave Early': Trump Vows To 'Finish The Job' In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/we-won-but-dont-want-to-leave-early-trump-vows-to-finish-the-job-in-iran/): Trump said the United States has “virtually destroyed Iran” and said that seemed to signal that the United States would continue the fight for now.
- [Qatar PM urges resilience and unity amid Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/qatar-pm-urges-resilience-and-unity-amid-iran-strikes/): Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war.
- [Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/irans-authorities-warn-against-protests-as-israel-threatens-basij-forces/): Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.
- [First Week Of War On Iran Cost America Over $11.3 Billion, Reveals Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/first-week-of-war-on-iran-cost-america-over-11-3-billion-reveals-report/): Several congressional aides have said that they expect the White House to soon submit a request to Congress for additional funding for the war.
- [‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/proud-as-a-qatari-countrys-pm-salutes-resilience-amid-iranian-attacks/): The country’s prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people’s lives are not disrupted.
- [Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-war-live-oil-tankers-hit-in-iraq-tehran-sets-3-conditions-for-peace/): Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.
- [Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/eight-arab-islamic-countries-condemn-israeli-closure-of-al-aqsa-mosque/): For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem.
- [Trump: ‘I don’t know’ about report US at fault in school strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/trump-i-dont-know-about-report-us-at-fault-in-school-strike/): Donald Trump denied knowledge of a military investigation finding the US responsible for the Minab girls’ school strike.
- [New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/new-files-show-british-pm-warned-of-reputational-risks-with-mandelson/): More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy.
- [Massive fires on two oil tankers after attack in Iraqi waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/massive-fires-on-two-oil-tankers-after-attack-in-iraqi-waters/): Two foreign tankers were seen ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters after a strike near the al-Faw port.
- [How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/how-trump-has-addressed-the-deadly-iran-school-bombing/): The US president denies knowledge of findings that the US military was behind the deadly strike amid calls for a probe.
- [Valverde hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-0 Champions League win over Man City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/valverde-hat-trick-gives-real-madrid-3-0-champions-league-win-over-man-city/): City will face huge task in next week’s second leg after Valverde inspires Madrid to a 3-0 rout at the Bernabeu.
- [Iran-linked hackers hit medical giant Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-linked-hackers-hit-medical-giant-stryker-in-retaliatory-cyberattack/): Group claims to have seized 50 terabytes of data in response to deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iranian school.
- [South Africa summons new US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/south-africa-summons-new-us-ambassador-over-undiplomatic-remarks/): US President Trump has claimed South Africa is engaged in a campaign of white persecution, which Pretoria denies.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: UNSC Demands Iran Stop Attacks On Gulf Nations; Saudi Arabia, UAE Intercept Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/dubai-abu-dhabi-uae-updates-unsc-demands-iran-stop-attacks-on-gulf-nations-saudi-arabia-uae-intercept-missiles/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Attack News Today Live Updates: The UN Security Council has demanded Iran stop attacking Gulf countries
- [Why does Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/why-does-iran-war-pose-more-dilemmas-for-europe/): Europe faces stiff competition with Asia for energy supplies as Russia profits.
- [Displaced Lebanese families seek refuge in school shelter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/displaced-lebanese-families-seek-refuge-in-school-shelter/): Displaced families from southern Lebanon have taken refuge in a school in Sidon after fleeing Israeli attacks.
- [Ecuador prepares for attack on ‘criminal economy’ with Trump backing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/ecuador-prepares-for-attack-on-criminal-economy-with-trump-backing/): Interior Minister John Reimberg warned for residents in four provinces to obey a curfew to avoid ‘collateral damage’.
- [UN Security Council adopts Gulf countries’ draft resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/un-security-council-adopts-gulf-countries-draft-resolution/): The UN Security Council has passed a resolution put forward by GCC members calling on Iran to halt attacks on the Gulf.
- [UN Security Council Passes Resolution Demanding Iran Stop Attacks On Gulf Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/un-security-council-passes-resolution-demanding-iran-stop-attacks-on-gulf-nations/): The draft resolution adopted by the UN Security Council said the Iranian attacks on Gulf countries pose a “serious threat to international peace and security.”
- [Three brothers arrested in Norway over bomb attack on US embassy in Oslo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/three-brothers-arrested-in-norway-over-bomb-attack-on-us-embassy-in-oslo/): Three Norwegian citizens with Iraqi heritage arrested as investigators probe possible foreign state involvement.
- [UN’s failure to stop Iranian attacks sending ‘dangerous signal’: Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/uns-failure-to-stop-iranian-attacks-sending-dangerous-signal-qatar/): Qatar’s envoy to UN condemns Iranian drone, missile strikes across the Gulf as ‘clear violation of international law’.
- [Two killed as tornadoes sweep across US Midwest in latest extreme weather](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/two-killed-as-tornadoes-sweep-across-us-midwest-in-latest-extreme-weather/): ‘Supercell’ thunderstorms hit Illinois and Indiana, after eight people killed by tornadoes in US Midwest last week.
- [Chinese-Owned Vessel Attempting To Transit Hormuz Makes U-Turn After Iranian Attack On Ship | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/chinese-owned-vessel-attempting-to-transit-hormuz-makes-u-turn-after-iranian-attack-on-ship-video/): The China-flagged Hailan Journey carrier was attempting to run through the Strait of Hormuz before making an abrupt U-turn due to Iranian attacks.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Accuses US Of 'War Crimes'; Trump Says Tehran's Leadership 'Knocked Out'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/us-israel-iran-war-live-iran-accuses-us-of-war-crimes-trump-says-tehrans-leadership-knocked-out/): US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Missile strikes, drone attacks and tanker attacks continue across West Asia with no end to hostilities between US-Israel and Iran.
- [Ship crew film drone strike on oil facility at Oman’s Salalah port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/ship-crew-film-drone-strike-on-oil-facility-at-omans-salalah-port/): Crew on-board a nearby vessel at Oman’s Salalah port filmed the moment a drone struck the oil facility.
- [The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/the-hidden-battlefield-censorship-in-the-israel-iran-war/): Missiles fly between Israel and Iran, but censorship and access limits mean much of the war remains hidden from view.
- [Six die in Swiss bus fire after man thought to have set himself alight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/six-die-in-swiss-bus-fire-after-man-thought-to-have-set-himself-alight/): Fribourg canton’s public prosecutor Raphael Bourquin said the man allegedly responsible for the fire likely died.
- [What Is The IEA, Set To Release 400 Million Barrels Of Oil As Iran War Jolts Global Energy Markets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/what-is-the-iea-set-to-release-400-million-barrels-of-oil-as-iran-war-jolts-global-energy-markets/): The IEA has recommended releasing 400 million barrels of oil from stockpiles due to rising global oil prices. Know more about this global platform.
- [FBI Warns Of Iran ‘Surprise Attack’ Plot Targeting California Using Drones: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/fbi-warns-of-iran-surprise-attack-plot-targeting-california-using-drones-report/): The FBI warned California police of potential drone attacks by Iran in response to US strikes using drones. Experts note threats from Mexico and the Pacific.
- [UK court rejects bid to reinstate ‘terrorism’ charge against Kneecap rapper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/uk-court-rejects-bid-to-reinstate-terrorism-charge-against-kneecap-rapper/): Rapper Liam O’Hanna welcomes ruling in case he says was ‘never about any threat to the public, never about terrorism’.
- [What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/whats-left-in-iran-could-be-taken-out-in-an-hour-says-trump/): President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.
- [Iran's IRGC Says It Attacked Two Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Global Fuel Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/irans-irgc-says-it-attacked-two-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-global-fuel-concerns/): The IRGC said it had fired at the Liberian-flagged Express Rome and the Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz after both ships ignored warnings.
- [US Probe Finds Washington Responsible For Deadly Strike On Iran Girls' School: 'Targeting Mistake'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/us-probe-finds-washington-responsible-for-deadly-strike-on-iran-girls-school-targeting-mistake/): A US probe found that the February 28 strike on an elementary school in Iran’s Minab was the result of a “targeting mistake” by the US military.
- [China Launches 'Shuttle Diplomacy' To Defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan Crisis | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/china-launches-shuttle-diplomacy-to-defuse-pakistan-afghanistan-crisis-exclusive-details/): Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, has formally communicated China’s ‘keen interest’ in a de-escalation role
- [IEA Welcomes India's Support For Oil Stock Release As Global Energy Markets Face Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iea-welcomes-indias-support-for-oil-stock-release-as-global-energy-markets-face-disruption/): The IEA’s decision to release strategic petroleum reserves represents a coordinated effort to stabilise global energy markets amid supply disruptions.
- [PwC, Deloitte, Other Firms Evacuate Dubai Financial District, HSBC Closes Qatar Office Amid Iran Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/pwc-deloitte-other-firms-evacuate-dubai-financial-district-hsbc-closes-qatar-office-amid-iran-threats/): Iranian military officials warned civilians to maintain a significant distance – at least 1 km – from any financial infrastructure that could potentially be targeted
- [Shell declares force majeure on LNG contracts from Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/shell-declares-force-majeure-on-lng-contracts-from-qatar/): Qatar announced a production halt at a facility last week and declared force majeure on LNG shipments.
- [UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 750,000 in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/un-warns-of-widening-crisis-as-israeli-attacks-displace-750000-in-lebanon/): UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon’s shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.
- [IEA recommends record 400M barrel oil release amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iea-recommends-record-400m-barrel-oil-release-amid-iran-war/): The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil.
- [Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/bangladesh-demolish-pakistan-who-suffer-record-low-score-in-contest/): Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
- [Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/chiles-new-president-has-praised-pinochet-a-dictator-what-does-it-mean/): Experts say the views of newly inaugurated president Jose Antonio Kast reflect deep dissatisfaction with the status quo.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/live-real-madrid-vs-manchester-city-champions-league-last-16/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City for last 16, first leg showdown.
- [Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/trump-says-iran-war-to-end-soon-as-israel-claims-no-time-limit/): US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.
- [FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/fifa-world-cup-us-war-on-iran-mexico-violence-visa-bans-iraq-qualifier/): The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.
- [Iranian Drones Strike Oil Storage Facilities At Oman's Port Of Salalah | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iranian-drones-strike-oil-storage-facilities-at-omans-port-of-salalah-video/): British maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed the attack on the oil storage facilities, adding that no damage to merchant vessels had been reported. 
- [Is Iran Exporting More Oil Now Because It Controls Strait Of Hormuz? What Data Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/is-iran-exporting-more-oil-now-because-it-controls-strait-of-hormuz-what-data-shows/): Iran’s export levels can vary week to week but the recent increase shows that, unlike other producers, its shipments are unimpeded.
- ['Working To Redistribute Fuel To Prevent Interruptions': Maersk Points Out Supply Unevenly Distributed Globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/working-to-redistribute-fuel-to-prevent-interruptions-maersk-points-out-supply-unevenly-distributed-globally/): Maersk, the world’s second-largest container shipping company, is redistributing fuel to ensure operations despite uneven supply, suspending cargo bookings to some West Asia ports.
- [Oil facilities in Oman’s Salalah port ablaze after drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/oil-facilities-in-omans-salalah-port-ablaze-after-drone-strikes/): Drones struck oil storage facilities in Oman’s ⁠Salalah port, as local authorities say they’re responding to a big fire.
- [US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/us-military-confirms-use-of-advanced-ai-tools-in-war-against-iran/): Admiral Brad Cooper says artificial intelligence is helping process data, but humans are making final decisions.
- [Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/not-a-litre-of-oil-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-expect-200-price-tag-iran/): Warning comes as 400 million barrels of oil are being released from global reserves during waterway’s closure.
- [Iran's New Supreme Leader 'Lightly Injured', Suffered Fractured Foot On Day One Of War: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/irans-new-supreme-leader-lightly-injured-suffered-fractured-foot-on-day-one-of-war-reports/): Iranian state television had earlier described Mojtaba Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war” without specifying the extent of any injury.
- [Sudan’s devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/sudans-devastating-war-rages-on-as-regional-rivalries-deepen/): Yet the fallout from the Iran war could push Gulf rivals to cooperate, opening space for diplomacy on Sudan.
- [The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire was built to fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/the-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-was-built-to-fail/): Israeli attacks never stopped, and the mechanism meant to police violations had no power to stop them.
- [Could the US deploy troops to Iran, and how could that play out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/could-the-us-deploy-troops-to-iran-and-how-could-that-play-out/): Experts say Iran’s vast, mountainous terrain would make invasion difficult but a small, precise mission is possible.
- [IEA To Release 400 Mn Barrels From Emergency Oil Reserves; Japan, Germany Join Effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iea-to-release-400-mn-barrels-from-emergency-oil-reserves-japan-germany-join-effort/): Japan and Germany will release oil reserves amid supply disruptions. Japan’s PM announced a release by March 16, while Germany confirmed a partial release.
- [Trump Says Iran Has 'Practically Nothing Left' To Target, Claims He Can End War Anytime: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/trump-says-iran-has-practically-nothing-left-to-target-claims-he-can-end-war-anytime-report/): Trump said the US-Israeli war in Iran will end soon because there was “practically nothing left to target”, amid global concerns over oil and gas prices.
- [Shell, World's Largest LNG Trader, Declares Force Majeure After Qatar Halts Production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/shell-worlds-largest-lng-trader-declares-force-majeure-after-qatar-halts-production/): QatarEnergy declared force majeure on LNG shipments on Wednesday after the country’s energy infrastructure was hit by Iranian strikes.
- [What happened in Ukraine missile attack in Russia’s Bryansk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/what-happened-in-ukraine-missile-attack-in-russias-bryansk/): A Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Bryansk killed 6 civilians and injured 37 others, according to local officials.
- [‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/nothing-changes-four-decades-in-power-congos-nguesso-seeks-a-new-term/): Is Brazzaville’s stability a result of gradual democratic consolidation or carefully organised political continuity?
- [IEA proposes release of 400m barrels of oil from strategic reserves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iea-proposes-release-of-400m-barrels-of-oil-from-strategic-reserves/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Russia Aiding Iran With Advanced Drone Tactics From Its War In Ukraine: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/russia-aiding-iran-with-advanced-drone-tactics-from-its-war-in-ukraine-report/): Russian intelligence sharing with Iran had been reported as general assistance with targeting so far, but now Moscow is sharing advanced drone tactics, an official said.
- [First Iraq footballers granted visas by Mexico for FIFA World Cup qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/first-iraq-footballers-granted-visas-by-mexico-for-fifa-world-cup-qualifier/): Mexico issues visas to some Iraq footballers so they can play in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Monterrey.
- [Spain removes ambassador from Israel in protest to Iran war, Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/spain-removes-ambassador-from-israel-in-protest-to-iran-war-gaza-genocide/): Madrid recalls ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions and criticism of US-Israeli actions in Iran.
- [South African soldiers deploy in Johannesburg to tackle crime and gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/south-african-soldiers-deploy-in-johannesburg-to-tackle-crime-and-gangs/): First troops touch down nearly a month after President Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened country’s democracy.
- [Return to Russian fuels would be ‘strategic blunder’ says top EU official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/return-to-russian-fuels-would-be-strategic-blunder-says-top-eu-official/): Returning to Russian fossil fuels would be a “strategic blunder” says European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
- [Could Iran be using China’s highly accurate BeiDou navigation system?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/could-iran-be-using-chinas-highly-accurate-beidou-navigation-system/): Intelligence experts have suggested China has made its satellite navigation system available to Iran.
- [Turkish president urges end to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/turkish-president-urges-end-to-iran-war/): Turkiye’s president has urged a return to the negotiating table before the Iran war “sets the entire region on fire.”
- [Attacks from all sides: Why Iraq was dragged into US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/attacks-from-all-sides-why-iraq-was-dragged-into-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Iraq has seen attacks from both sides of the conflict: Iran and its proxies on the one side and the US on the other.
- [Funeral held for top Iranian commanders killed in US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/funeral-held-for-top-iranian-commanders-killed-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Thousands of people gathered in Tehran to mourn top Iranian military officials killed by US-Israeli strikes.
- [Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-cannot-participate-in-the-fifa-world-cup-sports-minister-says/): Iran says ‘under no circumstances’ will it participate following the US-Israeli attacks that killed its supreme leader.
- [50-Year Refinery Drought: West Asia War Exposes America’s Hidden Energy Handicap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/50-year-refinery-drought-west-asia-war-exposes-americas-hidden-energy-handicap/): A significant irony of the US energy landscape is the technical mismatch between what American wells produce and what American refineries were built to handle
- [UN aid worker killed in DR Congo’s rebel-held Goma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/un-aid-worker-killed-in-dr-congos-rebel-held-goma/): France’s president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said ‘combat drone’ hit the city.
- [4 day week, fewer car trips in Philippines as Iran fallout bites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/4-day-week-fewer-car-trips-in-philippines-as-iran-fallout-bites/): Rising fuel prices are pushing more people to use public transport and prompting a four-day work week in Manila.
- [12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/12-days-how-2025-iran-blueprint-trapped-us-israel-in-longer-war/): Unlike the truce from last year’s 12-day war, “decapitation” strikes have locked US and Israel in a war of attrition.
- [How much a day of war on Iran costs the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/how-much-a-day-of-war-on-iran-costs-the-us/): The US spent $3.7 billion in the first four days of bombing Iran. Here’s the bill.
- [Iran security chief warns against anti-government protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/iran-security-chief-warns-against-anti-government-protests/): Anti-government protesters will be treated as an “enemy” as US-Israeli attacks continue, says Iran’s security chief.
- [Which countries have seen the highest petrol prices since the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/which-countries-have-seen-the-highest-petrol-prices-since-the-iran-war/): At least 85 countries have reported petrol price rises since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel on February 28.
- [Ukraine records first territorial gains since 2023 amid Russian army woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/ukraine-records-first-territorial-gains-since-2023-amid-russian-army-woes/): As Kyiv liberates parts of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia, Zelenskyy says Russia losing up to 35,000 soldiers a month.
- [Al Jazeera visits Middle East’s first women-only mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/al-jazeera-visits-middle-easts-first-women-only-mosque/): Al Jazeera visited the first women-only mosque in the Middle East, in the Qatari capital Doha.
- [‘Siren economy’: Why tactical wins fail to bring Israel strategic safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/11/siren-economy-why-tactical-wins-fail-to-bring-israel-strategic-safety/): Analyst refers to ‘security achievement gap’ of tactical assassinations that fail to bring Israel security.
- [How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-oil-is-at-the-center-of-the-us-israel-war-with-iran/): As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.
- [Video Captures Moment Safesea Vishnu Tanker Erupts In Flames In Gulf Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/video-captures-moment-safesea-vishnu-tanker-erupts-in-flames-in-gulf-attack/): Two fuel tankers were attacked near Iraqi waters, killing one Indian sailor and damaging ships.
- [Is Mojtaba Khamenei In A Coma? Reports Claim He Lost A Leg As Iran Leader Issues First Statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/is-mojtaba-khamenei-in-a-coma-reports-claim-he-lost-a-leg-as-iran-leader-issues-first-statement/): Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made his first remarks on the war amid reports that he was severely injured in the US-Israeli strikes and was in a coma.
- [Trump's Energy Secretary Warned Iran Conflict Would 'Significantly Escalate' Oil Prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trumps-energy-secretary-warned-iran-conflict-would-significantly-escalate-oil-prices/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s own words since the US first struck Iran 11 days ago have struck a markedly different tone.
- [Iraq Cuts Oil Output To One-Third Amidst West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iraq-cuts-oil-output-to-one-third-amidst-west-asia-conflict/): Iraq cut crude oil production to 1.4 million barrels per day due to the Persian Gulf conflict, says Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani.
- [Active Shooter And Fire Reported At Michigan Synagogue; Authorities Responding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/active-shooter-and-fire-reported-at-michigan-synagogue-authorities-responding/): Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also responding to the scene.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Under Fire: 18 Ships Hit As War Escalates | Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/strait-of-hormuz-under-fire-18-ships-hit-as-war-escalates-full-list/): At least 18 vessel attacks in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have been reported since Feb 28. The latest, Thailand-flagged Mayuree Naree, was hit near Oman.
- [Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-says-not-appropriate-for-iran-to-participate-in-the-world-cup-in-us/): US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players’ safety.
- [Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israel-drops-charges-against-soldiers-in-palestinian-detainee-abuse-case/): Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
- [Two in critical condition after shooting at Old Dominion University in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/two-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-at-old-dominion-university-in-us/): Authorities say suspect is dead after opening fire in university building in latest shooting on US university campus.
- [Iran Allowing Some Countries To Use Strait Of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-allowing-some-countries-to-use-strait-of-hormuz-deputy-foreign-minister-says/): Tehran said nations that “joined the aggression” should not benefit from safe passage.
- [UK Troops Come Under Attack As Iranian Drone Swarm Targets Military Base In Iraq's Erbil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/uk-troops-come-under-attack-as-iranian-drone-swarm-targets-military-base-in-iraqs-erbil/): British troops in northern Iraq were attacked by Iranian drones. Two drones were destroyed, others hit the Erbil air base.
- [Saudi Oil Shipper Booking Tankers At High Rates As Riyadh Looks To Bypass Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/saudi-oil-shipper-booking-tankers-at-high-rates-as-riyadh-looks-to-bypass-hormuz-report/): A large armada of tankers that stretches from Singapore to the Red Sea is on its way to reroute Saudi Arabia’s supplies from the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Indian Carriers Restart Riyadh Flights After West Asia Conflict Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/indian-carriers-restart-riyadh-flights-after-west-asia-conflict-disruptions/): Flights between India and Riyadh resumed on March 12. Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express are operating, bringing relief to passengers.
- [Between Fear And Faith: Dubai’s Expats Refuse To Leave The UAE Dream Amid Iran Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/between-fear-and-faith-dubais-expats-refuse-to-leave-the-uae-dream-amid-iran-attacks/): Security—both financial and personal—is under attack in these parts. Iran is choosing its targets carefully to exact a price from the Gulf allies of the USA
- [War In Iran Forces Nepal To Ration LPG As Fears Of Nationwide Shortages Grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/war-in-iran-forces-nepal-to-ration-lpg-as-fears-of-nationwide-shortages-grow/): Nepal will start rationing cooking gas due to potential shortages from the West Asia conflict.
- [Trump Says Iran 'Welcome' At FIFA World Cup But Questions If It Is 'Appropriate'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-says-iran-welcome-at-fifa-world-cup-but-questions-if-it-is-appropriate/): FIFA president said Trump had told him that Iran remained welcome to compete, reiterating the message that the US president put in writing.
- ['Suspicious Package' At Reagan Airport Sparks Chaos: Passengers Evacuated From Concourse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/suspicious-package-at-reagan-airport-sparks-chaos-passengers-evacuated-from-concourse/): A suspicious package was located in a break room of the Reagan National Airport, prompting the evacuation of Concourse D.
- [700 Indians Return Home From Qatar, Indian Embassy In Doha Says More Flights Expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/700-indians-return-home-from-qatar-indian-embassy-in-doha-says-more-flights-expected/): The Indian Embassy in Doha announced daily flights and assistance for those exiting via Salwa land border.
- [Trump Administration Weighs Waiver Of 100-Year-Old Jones Act To Ease Oil Prices: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-administration-weighs-waiver-of-100-year-old-jones-act-to-ease-oil-prices-report/): The Trump administration may temporarily waive a century-old law requiring American-built ships for transporting goods between US ports to curb rising oil prices.
- [Video shows moment Iran strikes US-owned oil tanker near Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/video-shows-moment-iran-strikes-us-owned-oil-tanker-near-iraq/): Iran has released video it says shows the moment one of its explosive-laden boats struck a US-owned oil tanker in Iraq.
- [Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/pakistans-abrar-signed-by-india-owned-sunrisers-in-hundred-auction/): Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket’s Hundred auction.
- [Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/irans-new-supreme-leader-issues-first-statement/): Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.
- [US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/us-military-not-ready-to-escort-oil-ships-through-hormuz-official-says/): Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices.
- [Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/irans-president-sets-terms-to-end-the-war-is-an-off-ramp-in-sight/): Iran is asking for ‘reparations’ and a guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack in the future.
- [‘Darkness Provides Opportunity’: Iran Warns Trump Power Grid Strike Would Leave US Troops Exposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/darkness-provides-opportunity-iran-warns-trump-power-grid-strike-would-leave-us-troops-exposed/): Ali Larijani’s remarks came in response to Trump warning that the US military could dismantle Iran’s electricity system very quickly if it chose to do so.
- [Donald Trump Says Stopping 'Evil Empire' In Iran More Important Than Oil Prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/donald-trump-says-stopping-evil-empire-in-iran-more-important-than-oil-prices/): Trump’s post came shortly before Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first statement, where he said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed.
- [US Moves THAAD From South Korea To Iran Warfront, Exposing Seoul To Kim Jong Un’s Nuke Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/us-moves-thaad-from-south-korea-to-iran-warfront-exposing-seoul-to-kim-jong-uns-nuke-threats/): The US moved parts of the THAAD anti-missile system from South Korea to the Middle East amid the Iran conflict.
- [Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Orders Strait Of Hormuz Closed Amid War, Signals More Attacks On US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/irans-mojtaba-khamenei-orders-strait-of-hormuz-closed-amid-war-signals-more-attacks-on-us/): In his first statement since the war killed his father, Khamenei said Iran’s attacks on US bases in Gulf countries would continue and vowed to avenge the blood of ‘martyrs’.
- [Israel Had No Realistic Plan For Regime Change When Tel Aviv Attacked Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israel-had-no-realistic-plan-for-regime-change-when-tel-aviv-attacked-iran-report/): Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump launched the war with explicit calls for regime change.
- [How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-corporations-have-collaborated-with-us-military-over-the-decades/): The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon’s collaboration with tech companies goes back decades.
- [Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/words-of-defiance-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-lashes-at-us/): The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging Iran will keep fighting.
- [Can Iran’s asymmetric warfare hold US-Israeli military power at bay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/can-irans-asymmetric-warfare-hold-us-israeli-military-power-at-bay/): Iran has resorted to unconventional tactics in its retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.
- [Caught in the crossfire: US-Israel war on Iran fractures Gulf economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/caught-in-the-crossfire-us-israel-war-on-iran-fractures-gulf-economies/): As Hormuz chokes and defence costs soar, Gulf states absorb crippling financial fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Drug use on Ukraine’s front lines ‘rampant among Russian troops’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/drug-use-on-ukraines-front-lines-rampant-among-russian-troops/): As the war drags into another year, a lesser-known crisis afflicts troops on both sides.
- [Bunker-busting bombs loaded onto US planes at UK airbase amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/bunker-busting-bombs-loaded-onto-us-planes-at-uk-airbase-amid-iran-war/): The use of RAF Fairford by US forces highlights the UK’s increasingly active role in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Israeli attack hits civilians at Beirut beachfront: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israeli-attack-hits-civilians-at-beirut-beachfront-what-we-know/): An Israeli strike on Beirut’s seafront killed at least 8 people and injured dozens more.
- [Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/aftermath-of-us-israeli-attacks-on-tehran/): Explosions are heard for a 13th day in Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern states.
- [Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/up-to-3-2-million-people-displaced-across-iran-amid-us-israeli-attacks-un/): UN refugee agency says forced displacement likely to increase as US and Israel continue deadly strikes across Iran.
- [Shadow Fleet Kingpin: Inside Iran's Shamkhani Empire Bypassing Global Sanctions | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/shadow-fleet-kingpin-inside-irans-shamkhani-empire-bypassing-global-sanctions-exclusive/): The Shamkhani network serves as more than just an oil merchant; it is a critical logistical link for the ‘Axis of Resistance’
- [US Takes U-Turn On Escorting Oil Tankers Through Hormuz, Says Navy 'Not Ready'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/us-takes-u-turn-on-escorting-oil-tankers-through-hormuz-says-navy-not-ready/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States is focused on destroying Iran’s missile and navy capabilities at the moment.
- ['Will Avenge Blood Of Martyrs': Mojtaba Khamenei Warns Attack On US Bases In West Asia Will Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/will-avenge-blood-of-martyrs-mojtaba-khamenei-warns-attack-on-us-bases-in-west-asia-will-continue/): Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the longest-serving Middle East leader, was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran.
- [Israel Says It Struck Taleghan Nuclear Site Near Tehran Linked To Weapons Development](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israel-says-it-struck-taleghan-nuclear-site-near-tehran-linked-to-weapons-development/): The Israel Defense Forces struck the Taleghan compound near Tehran, tied to Iran’s alleged AMAD nuclear weapons project.
- [How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-irans-women-footballers-took-asylum-in-australia-and-what-happens-next/): Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players’ escape.
- [How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-much-of-the-gulfs-water-comes-from-desalination-plants/): Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants.
- [Massive destruction after Israeli strikes in Beirut neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/massive-destruction-after-israeli-strikes-in-beirut-neighbourhood/): Rubble from damaged buildings fills streets in southern Beirut after Israeli bombing.
- [What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/what-we-know-about-iran-and-hezbollahs-joint-attacks-on-israel/): Iran has confirmed it has carried out coordinated attacks with Hezbollah against Israel.
- [Al Jazeera reporter sees destruction in Tehran neighbourhood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/al-jazeera-reporter-sees-destruction-in-tehran-neighbourhood/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi shows the aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on a residential neighbourhood in Iran.
- [Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/children-among-victims-in-pakistans-shelling-in-afghanistan-taliban/): Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran.
- [China’s Mysterious Two-Week Taiwan Strait Silence: Trump Talks Or Oil Crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/chinas-mysterious-two-week-taiwan-strait-silence-trump-talks-or-oil-crisis/): While Chinese jets have begun to reappear—with five aircraft detected in the last 24 hours—the dramatic two-week lull has left geopolitical analysts debating this ‘strategic pause’
- [‘No Fuel Shortage’: Hardeep Singh Puri Says LPG Output Up 28%, Panic Buying Driving Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/no-fuel-shortage-hardeep-singh-puri-says-lpg-output-up-28-panic-buying-driving-demand/): Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured the Lok Sabha that there is no fuel shortage in the country, as he highlighted the country’s diversified energy sources.
- [Hungary Says Ukraine Attacked TurkStream Gas Pipeline As It Pushes EU To Lift Russian Energy Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/hungary-says-ukraine-attacked-turkstream-gas-pipeline-as-it-pushes-eu-to-lift-russian-energy-sanctions/): Hungary accused Ukraine of attacking the TurkStream gas pipeline, crucial for Hungary’s energy. Foreign Minister Szijjártó criticized oil blockade via the Druzhba pipeline.
- [Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/who-wins-and-loses-in-the-global-energy-crisis/): As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs.
- [At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/at-least-64-killed-dozens-reported-missing-in-ethiopia-landslides-floods/): Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
- [From Teapot Refineries To Hawala Hubs: How IRGC Launders Oil Money Via Shadow Fleet | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/from-teapot-refineries-to-hawala-hubs-how-irgc-launders-oil-money-via-shadow-fleet-exclusive/): The system allows Iran to maintain a global shadow economy, leveraging informal money transfers and international front companies to sustain military operations despite sanctions.
- [Watch: Video Captures Moment Iran Struck US-Linked Safe Sia Tanker In Persian Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/watch-video-captures-moment-iran-struck-us-linked-safe-sia-tanker-in-persian-gulf/): Iran said the strike was carried out after the ship failed to comply with instructions issued under what it described as wartime conditions in the region.
- ['False Flag Operation': Iran Denies Role In Attack On Oman’s Oil Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/false-flag-operation-iran-denies-role-in-attack-on-omans-oil-facilities/): This follows drone strikes that hit fuel storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah port on Wednesday, according to the country’s state television.
- [Iran says it targets Israeli bases, accuses Israel of targeting hospitals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-says-it-targets-israeli-bases-accuses-israel-of-targeting-hospitals/): Missile alert alarms sound in Jerusalem as the Israeli military says it launches another round of ‘wide-scale’ strikes.
- [Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/chiles-new-far-right-president-is-sworn-in/): Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics.
- [Dubai high-rise building damaged in overnight drone hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/dubai-high-rise-building-damaged-in-overnight-drone-hit/): Video shows damage to a Dubai high-rise building hit by a drone.
- [The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/the-war-of-signals-how-russia-and-china-help-iran-see-the-battlefield/): Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.
- [Air attack hits house in suburbs of Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/air-attack-hits-house-in-suburbs-of-tel-aviv/): Video shows a house in central Israel damaged by a rocket reportedly fired by Hezbollah.
- [Qatari-backed fund offers $1.5bn for pizza giant Papa John’s: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/qatari-backed-fund-offers-1-5bn-for-pizza-giant-papa-johns-report/): Irth Capital offers $47 per share for Papa John’s International, sources have told Reuters news agency.
- [Shadow Front: How Iraq Is Caught Between US And Iran As Violence Spirals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/shadow-front-how-iraq-is-caught-between-us-and-iran-as-violence-spirals/): Iraq became the central arena for Washington and Tehran’s competing ambitions following the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.
- [Maritime ID 101: Caught In The Crosshairs Of Iran War, How Ships Are Flagged & Tracked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/maritime-id-101-caught-in-the-crosshairs-of-iran-war-how-ships-are-flagged-tracked/): The term “flagging a ship” refers to the process of registering a ship in a particular country called the flag state
- [Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/bangladesh-parliament-meets-after-uprising-elections-ushered-in-new-govt/): Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
- [Residents of this Beirut neighbourhood felt safe. Then Israel attacked it.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/residents-of-this-beirut-neighbourhood-felt-safe-then-israel-attacked-it/): Residents of a Beirut neighbourhood tell Al Jazeera they felt safe until the Israeli attack on Wednesday morning.
- [Saudi Arabia and UAE condemn Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/saudi-arabia-and-uae-condemn-iranian-attacks/): Saudi and UAE ambassadors to the UN condemn Iranian attacks ahead of Security Council meeting.
- [Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/al-jazeera-sees-bombs-being-loaded-onto-us-planes-at-uk-base/): An Al Jazeera crew filmed bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military planes at a UK military base.
- [North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/north-korea-says-no-more-protests-after-china-stir-in-womens-asian-cup/): North Korea face Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.
- [Pakistan Struggles With Ramzan Costs As West Asia Conflict Pushes Fuel Prices Up By PKR 55 Per Litre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/pakistan-struggles-with-ramzan-costs-as-west-asia-conflict-pushes-fuel-prices-up-by-pkr-55-per-litre/): Oil price hikes raise transportation costs, push up daily-use commodities, reduce purchasing power, increase poverty, slow economic activity and fuel public anger in Pakistan.
- [Weeks, No Limits, Or Nearly Over? Trump's Mixed Signals On Iran War Have Even America Worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/weeks-no-limits-or-nearly-over-trumps-mixed-signals-on-iran-war-have-even-america-worried/): Trump initially presented the attack as strikes against military targets and later demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, which implies regime-level capitulation
- [How India’s Oil Strategy Is Helping Prevent A Global Price Shock Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-indias-oil-strategy-is-helping-prevent-a-global-price-shock-amid-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): India’s decision to continue buying Russian crude ensures that these supplies remain part of the global market.
- [‘Facilitating Their Safe Return’: Govt Assisting Indians Stranded In Iran Through Land Borders Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/facilitating-their-safe-return-govt-assisting-indians-stranded-in-iran-through-land-borders-amid-war/): Iran War Updates: MEA noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to several Gulf leaders, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
- ['Get Ready For $200 Per Barrel': Iran's Oil Warning Amid Hormuz Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/get-ready-for-200-per-barrel-irans-oil-warning-amid-hormuz-offensive/): This comes as the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s
- [Two India-Bound Oil Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz With Tracking Turned Off: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/two-india-bound-oil-tankers-cross-strait-of-hormuz-with-tracking-turned-off-report/): The vessels were carrying roughly three million barrels of crude oil from Iraq & other Gulf producers, and are believed to have moved through the narrow waterway earlier this week
- [Trump Claims US Monitoring Iranian Sleeper Cells: ‘Got Our Eye On All Of Them’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-claims-us-monitoring-iranian-sleeper-cells-got-our-eye-on-all-of-them/): Donald Trump said US authorities are monitoring suspected Iranian sleeper cells amid the military campaign against Iran.
- [In the US-Israeli war on Iran, who will run out of missiles first?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/in-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-who-will-run-out-of-missiles-first/): Are there enough interceptor missiles to defeat Iran’s response to the US and Israel’s attacks?
- [‘A US military victory in Iran without a political one is not a victory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/a-us-military-victory-in-iran-without-a-political-one-is-not-a-victory/): ‘This is not a war about whose military is better, bigger or more powerful.’
- [Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/analysis-the-war-on-iran-is-at-a-crossroads/): Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?
- [France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/france-walks-fine-line-as-us-israel-war-on-iran-escalates/): President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war’s legality but ultimately blamed Iran.
- [Indonesia, Australia to expand security cooperation with Japan, PNG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/indonesia-australia-to-expand-security-cooperation-with-japan-png/): Indonesian defence minister says Morotai Island in North Maluku province may be site of future joint training facility.
- [Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/southeast-asia-shuts-offices-limits-travel-as-oil-crisis-deepens/): Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam heavily depend on fuel imports and have limited energy reserves.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-13-of-us-israel-attacks/): Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.
- [When History Was Reduced To Ruins, 8 World Heritage Sites That War Did Not Spare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/when-history-was-reduced-to-ruins-8-world-heritage-sites-that-war-did-not-spare/): From Hiroshima to Bamiyan, war has left deep scars on humanity’s heritage. Here are eight heritage sites forever marked by devastating destruction.
- [Trump Thought Iran War Would Be Cakewalk. Five Reasons Why He Was Wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-thought-iran-war-would-be-cakewalk-five-reasons-why-he-was-wrong/): What was supposed to be a controlled military operation has instead turned into a volatile regional crisis, raising questions within America about the purpose, if any, of the war
- [Israeli ‘double-tap strike’ hits displaced on Beirut seafront, kills eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israeli-double-tap-strike-hits-displaced-on-beirut-seafront-kills-eight/): The attack appears to be another Israeli attempted assassination, outside areas traditionally targeted.
- [Trump admin estimates US war on Iran cost $11.3bn in first 6 days: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/trump-admin-estimates-us-war-on-iran-cost-11-3bn-in-first-6-days-report/): Lawmakers express concerns as Trump officials project $50bn more may be needed for Iran war funding.
- [Is The End Of Iran War Near? Reading Between The Lines Of What Trump, Tehran And Israel Have Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/is-the-end-of-iran-war-near-reading-between-the-lines-of-what-trump-tehran-and-israel-have-said/): In the past 48 hours, statements from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump have offered sharply different visions of what the endgame could look like.
- [‘Axis Of Resistance’: Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On US Medical Device Firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/axis-of-resistance-iran-linked-hackers-claim-cyberattack-on-us-medical-device-firm/): Iran-linked hacking group Handala claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on US-based Stryker, causing global disruptions, in retaliation for military strikes Minab school.
- [Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s White Nile State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/students-among-17-dead-in-rsf-drone-attack-in-sudans-white-nile-state/): Sudanese Doctors Network says ‘horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF.’
- [‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/life-covered-in-soot-gas-shortage-forces-gaza-families-to-cook-over-wood/): Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic, exposing mothers and children to dangerous smoke.
- [Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-targets-gulf-nations-with-missiles-drones-as-oil-prices-soar/): Bahrain reports an attack on fuel tanks as Saudi Arabia shoots down drones headed towards an oilfield.
- [Intelligence Failure? Report Says Outdated Defence Info Likely Behind US Strike On Iran School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/intelligence-failure-report-says-outdated-defence-info-likely-behind-us-strike-on-iran-school/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said strike at Minab school would be “thoroughly” investigated and said the US had attempted in every way possible to avoid civilian casualties.
- [In Big Policy Flip-Flop, Trump Orders 172 Mn Barrels Of Oil Release As Iran War Drives Prices Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/in-big-policy-flip-flop-trump-orders-172-mn-barrels-of-oil-release-as-iran-war-drives-prices-up/): US President Donald Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday.
- [There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/there-is-only-one-person-who-can-decide-to-end-the-war-on-iran/): Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump.
- [China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/chinas-key-npc-meeting-comes-to-a-close-as-lower-growth-target-set/): The National People’s Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China’s 15th five-year plan is approved.
- [Indian National Killed As Iran Targets US-Owned Oil Tanker ‘Safesea Vishnu’ Near Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/indian-national-killed-as-iran-targets-us-owned-oil-tanker-safesea-vishnu-near-iraq/): Till now, at least three Indian nationals have been confirmed killed and more than 20 others injured in Iranian strikes during the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.
- [Middle East Tourism Sector Losing $600m A Day Due To Iran War, Global Body Issues Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/middle-east-tourism-sector-losing-600m-a-day-due-to-iran-war-global-body-issues-warning/): The US-Israel conflict with Iran costs the Middle East tourism sector $600M daily, says WTTC. Major hubs like Dubai face closures, impacting travel.
- [Five Vessels Struck In Gulf, Strait Of Hormuz In Late-Night Attacks As West Asia Conflict Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/five-vessels-struck-in-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-in-late-night-attacks-as-west-asia-conflict-continues/): The latest attacks mark an escalation in the conflict between Iran ‌and U.S.-Israeli forces, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16.
- [Dozens injured after missile attack hits northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/dozens-injured-after-missile-attack-hits-northern-israel/): A missile attack that hit a Palestinian community in northern Israel has injured dozens of people.
- [What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/whats-happened-in-gaza-and-the-west-bank-since-the-start-of-the-iran-war/): Israel has closed the Rafah border crossing and Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have continued.
- [Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/four-killed-in-us-military-plane-crash-in-iraq/): Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq
- [How Big Was The Asteroid That Struck North Sea & Led To 330-Feet Tsunami In Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/how-big-was-the-asteroid-that-struck-north-sea-led-to-330-feet-tsunami-in-europe/): As big as football field: The findings end 20-year debate on whether North Sea’s Silverpit crater was formed by a 43-million-year-old asteroid impact or by geological salt movement
- ['No Need To Panic': Centre On LPG Supply Amid West Asia Crisis; Says Domestic Production Increased By 30%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/no-need-to-panic-centre-on-lpg-supply-amid-west-asia-crisis-says-domestic-production-increased-by-30/): The Central Government assured adequate petrol, diesel, and increased LPG production amid the West Asia conflict, urging the public not to panic.
- [India Steps Up Diplomacy On West Asia Crisis As PM Modi, Jaishankar Hold Talks With Iranian Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/india-steps-up-diplomacy-on-west-asia-crisis-as-pm-modi-jaishankar-hold-talks-with-iranian-leaders/): PM Modi discussed security with Iran’s President, expressing concern over civilian casualties. EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Iran.
- [Despite Chinese Sanctions, Marco Rubio Set To Visit China With Trump: What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/despite-chinese-sanctions-marco-rubio-set-to-visit-china-with-trump-what-we-know/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to China with Donald Trump this month, despite previous Beijing sanctions, to help ease concerns over Trump’s visit preparation.
- [Sharing US-Israel-Iran War Content Can Cost You Rs 50 Lakh Or Even Jail Time In UAE: 3 Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/sharing-us-israel-iran-war-content-can-cost-you-rs-50-lakh-or-even-jail-time-in-uae-3-reasons-why/): US-Israel-Iran war: UAE authorities have warned that such content can undermine defence efforts, incite public panic, and provide strategic information to hostile parties
- [100,000 Fake Goods Seized From Bangkok Mall Popular With Indian Tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/100000-fake-goods-seized-from-bangkok-mall-popular-with-indian-tourists/): Officials discovered a large number of fake products that violated trademarks and copyrights.
- [The ‘bad leader’ trap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/the-bad-leader-trap/): Turning leaders into symbols of evil makes intervention easy to justify and its consequences easy to ignore.
- [Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-team-hit-back-at-trump-over-fifa-world-cup-exclusion-threat/): Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.
- [Netanyahu wants to ‘create conditions’ for Iran regime change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/netanyahu-wants-to-create-conditions-for-iran-regime-change/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants his country’s attacks on Iran to help bring about regime change.
- [US Is Winning And Losing With High Oil Prices Amid Israel-Iran War: The Paradox In 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-is-winning-and-losing-with-high-oil-prices-amid-israel-iran-war-the-paradox-in-10-points/): Economic gains with inflation woes: News18 explains how high oil prices create a major benefit and a significant burden for the US
- [Four Dead After US KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Crashes In Western Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/four-dead-after-us-kc-135-refuelling-aircraft-crashes-in-western-iraq/): Four US service members died after a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq, as confirmed by the United States Central Command.
- [Trump Tells Starmer ‘Too Late’ For UK Military Support Against Iran During G7 Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-tells-starmer-too-late-for-uk-military-support-against-iran-during-g7-meeting/): US President Trump told UK PM Starmer it was “too late” for Britain to offer military support at a G7 meeting, mocking Starmer for initially refusing US use of British bases.
- [All Fair In War: Why US Is Softening Its Stance On Russian Oil Buyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/all-fair-in-war-why-us-is-softening-its-stance-on-russian-oil-buyers/): By granting this limited flexibility, the US is signalling that market stability is now a bigger priority than strictly enforcing punitive trade measures.
- [Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/explosions-near-tehran-al-quds-day-march-in-solidarity-with-palestinians/): State media outlet Press TV says one woman was killed from shrapnel as a result of a US-Israeli airstrike.
- [Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/sri-lanka-to-repatriate-remains-of-84-iranian-sailors-killed-in-us-attack/): The 32 sailors who were rescued by Sri Lanka’s navy will remain in the island nation, said the Foreign Ministry.
- [Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/video-shows-projectile-near-turkish-base-hosting-us-troops/): Video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye.
- [Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/real-madrid-vs-elche-la-liga-teams-start-lineups-kickoff-time/): Elche hope to upset the odds as they travel to title-chasing Real Madrid, seeking their first win at Bernabeu Stadium.
- [Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/black-smoke-seen-after-blasts-in-dubai-financial-district/): Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district
- [Who Is Laura Loomer? US Activist Who Once Termed Indians 'Third-World Invaders' Set For New Delhi Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/who-is-laura-loomer-us-activist-who-once-termed-indians-third-world-invaders-set-for-new-delhi-visit/): Far-right activist Laura Loomer, known for controversial comments on India, announced her visit to New Delhi. Loomer, a Trump ally, criticized Indian immigrants and Bollywood.
- [From ‘Surrender’ To Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Claim Fell Flat In 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/from-surrender-to-escalation-how-trumps-iran-claim-fell-flat-in-24-hours/): According to officials familiar with the discussion, Trump spoke confidently about the trajectory of the war, boasting about the impact of US military operations.
- [War And Pollution: Can West Asia Conflict Impact India’s Summer And Monsoon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/war-and-pollution-can-west-asia-conflict-impact-indias-summer-and-monsoon/): While pollution from the West Asia war is bound to impact the weather, can it have a direct effect on India’s summer or even the monsoon? News18 explains
- [Top 10 Countries With Most Gold Reserves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/top-10-countries-with-most-gold-reserves/): Here’s a look at top 10 countries with most gold reserves.
- [China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/china-coach-tells-players-to-stay-calm-in-taiwan-clash-at-asian-cup/): China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.
- [US Refueling Jet's Tail Damaged In Mid-Air Collision Over Iraq? Visuals Surface After Safe Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-refueling-jets-tail-damaged-in-mid-air-collision-over-iraq-visuals-surface-after-safe-landing/): The US Central Command said one tanker was lost over Iraq, while a second aircraft sustained damage but managed to land safely.
- [Prepared For The Long Haul: Who Is Really Calling The Shots In Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/prepared-for-the-long-haul-who-is-really-calling-the-shots-in-iran/): The answer lies in Tehran’s unique and deliberately decentralised power structure – the mosaic defence – where authority is spread across bodies.
- [Poor in an oil-rich country: Republic of Congo’s youth hope for change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/poor-in-an-oil-rich-country-republic-of-congos-youth-hope-for-change/): In an oil-producing country where 60 percent of people are under 25, nearly half the population lives in poverty.
- [Israel attacks Beirut in ‘targeted killing’ attempt, kills several in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/israel-attacks-beirut-in-targeted-killing-attempt-kills-several-in-south/): Israel’s attacks in Lebanon are striking areas in Beirut not hit in this conflict, nor during the 2024 war.
- [French soldier killed and others wounded in attack in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/french-soldier-killed-and-others-wounded-in-attack-in-iraq/): A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.
- [US lawmakers introduce Justice for Hind Rajab Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-lawmakers-introduce-justice-for-hind-rajab-act/): US lawmakers introduce Justice for Hind Rajab Act
- [Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/two-killed-in-oman-by-drones-several-also-fired-at-saudi-arabia/): Two drones target Oman’s Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports.
- [‘Iran Not Venezuela’: Ex-US NSA John Bolton Says Trump Miscalculated War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-not-venezuela-ex-us-nsa-john-bolton-says-trump-miscalculated-war/): John Bolton, who served as Trump’s national security adviser during his first term, said the president often makes major decisions without detailed planning.
- [Who Is Ali Jafari, Architect Of Iran’s ‘Mosaic Defence’ That Took US, Israel By Surprise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/who-is-ali-jafari-architect-of-irans-mosaic-defence-that-took-us-israel-by-surprise/): Iran-US-Israel War: Mosaic Defence is Iranian military’s concept to organise the state’s defensive structure into multiple regional and semi-independent layers.
- [Jaishankar Holds 4th Call With Iran Foreign Minister Amid Hormuz Tensions, Discusses Regional Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/jaishankar-holds-4th-call-with-iran-foreign-minister-amid-hormuz-tensions-discusses-regional-stability/): Iran War: Araghchi briefed Jaishankar on the latest situation in West Asia. They discussed ‘aggressions and crimes’ committed by US and Israel against Iran.
- [100 Years Of 'Veeraswamy': Will King Charles Step In To Save London's Oldest Indian Restaurant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/100-years-of-veeraswamy-will-king-charles-step-in-to-save-londons-oldest-indian-restaurant/): The Crown Estate, which owns the building housing the restaurant, has declined to renew its lease, citing plans to renovate the property and convert parts of it into office spaces
- [Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semifinal, Sabalenka also advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/alcaraz-sets-up-medvedev-indian-wells-semifinal-sabalenka-also-advances/): Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev.
- [Did Iran Hit US Warship Abraham Lincoln? Washington Disputes Tehran's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/did-iran-hit-us-warship-abraham-lincoln-washington-disputes-tehrans-claim/): Iran Navy said its ballistic missiles had struck the aircraft carrier, rendering it non-operational and forcing it to retreat from Gulf waters.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Minor Drone Incidents Reported In Central Dubai, Blasts Heard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-updates-minor-drone-incidents-reported-in-central-dubai-blasts-heard/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE War News Today Live Updates: The situation in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Middle East regions continues to escalate for nearly two weeks amid the US-Iran war.
- [Pakistan Faces Oil Heat & Dilemma Amid US-Israel-Iran War And Ramadan: Consumers Vs IMF Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/pakistan-faces-oil-heat-dilemma-amid-us-israel-iran-war-and-ramadan-consumers-vs-imf-explained/): Pakistan is navigating a dilemma between fulfilling strict fiscal requirements of its $7-billion IMF programme and protecting citizens from record-breaking inflation during Ramadan
- [How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/how-israel-us-war-on-iran-puts-50bn-in-indian-remittances-at-risk/): The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-14-of-us-israel-attacks/): Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.
- [Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/force-majeure-what-is-it-and-why-have-some-gulf-countries-invoked-it/): Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.
- [From F-15s To KC-135: How US Has Lost Four Military Aircraft In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/from-f-15s-to-kc-135-how-us-has-lost-four-military-aircraft-in-iran-war/): With the KC-135 crash on Thursday, the number of US military aircraft lost since the start of the war with Iran has risen to four.
- ['Acknowledging The Obvious': Russia Highlights World's Dependence On Its Oil Amid US Waiver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/acknowledging-the-obvious-russia-highlights-worlds-dependence-on-its-oil-amid-us-waiver/): Russia’s economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Washington’s decision indicates towards the importance of Russian oil supplies in global markets.
- [French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/french-soldier-killed-others-wounded-in-attack-in-iraq-macron-says/): French president condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack in Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
- [Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air attacks on homes in Kabul, Kandahar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-air-attacks-on-homes-in-kabul-kandahar/): Women and children were among those killed in the attacks, according to the Taliban.
- [Indian-Origin Brothers Convicted In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud In US, Face Over 400 Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/indian-origin-brothers-convicted-in-multi-million-dollar-fraud-in-us-face-over-400-years-in-prison/): The brothers built a network of businesses known as the Savani Group and generated millions of dollars through several illegal schemes over several years.
- [Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes Inside Afghanistan; Taliban Alleges Civilian Deaths, Vows Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/pakistan-conducts-airstrikes-inside-afghanistan-taliban-alleges-civilian-deaths-vows-response/): According to Taliban sources, one of the strikes hit a residential building in the 21st police district of Kabul. The attack allegedly killed seven Afghan civilians.
- [India In Talks With Iran To Move Eight LPG Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/india-in-talks-with-iran-to-move-eight-lpg-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz-sources/): Iran War, LPG Crisis: India has been holding high-level discussions to secure safe passage for LPG shipments. These include multiple calls between S Jaishankar and Abbas Araghchi.
- [US-Israel-Iran War: Pakistan Offers Mediation; Urges Saudi Leadership To Press Trump For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-israel-iran-war-pakistan-offers-mediation-urges-saudi-leadership-to-press-trump-for-ceasefire/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Jeddah with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid growing fears that the conflict could destabilise the wider Middle East.
- ['As 47th President...': Trump Launches Fresh Attack On Iran, Accuses It Of 'Killing Innocents For 47 Years'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/as-47th-president-trump-launches-fresh-attack-on-iran-accuses-it-of-killing-innocents-for-47-years/): Trump reiterated that Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated by the US military.
- [Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road Building Hit By Falling Debris After UAE Intercepts Iranian Strike | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/dubais-sheikh-zayed-road-building-hit-by-falling-debris-after-uae-intercepts-iranian-strike-video/): Military sources said the UAE’s air-defence network has been operating at high readiness, intercepting waves of missiles and drones launched toward the country in recent weeks.
- [Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/oil-stays-above-100-a-barrel-amid-irans-stranglehold-on-strait-of-hormuz/): Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.
- [The Palestinians forced to demolish their own homes by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/the-palestinians-forced-to-demolish-their-own-homes-by-israel/): Palestinians in East Jerusalem struggle to get building permits from Israel, leading to demolition orders.
- [Iran Launches 44th Missile Wave As US-Israel War Enters Day 14, Targets US Bases In Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-launches-44th-missile-wave-as-us-israel-war-enters-day-14-targets-us-bases-in-gulf/): The Iranian missiles may have targeted US military bases across the region, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel.
- [Trump Says Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Alive In 'Some Form' Amid Injury Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-says-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-alive-in-some-form-amid-injury-reports/): Trump’s remarks came amid reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, who assumed office after the killing of his father, has not made a public appearance since the conflict began.
- [Trump Says US Could Profit From Rising Oil Prices, Iran Disputes 'Americans Won't Make Money'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-says-us-could-profit-from-rising-oil-prices-iran-disputes-americans-wont-make-money/): Araghchi’s remarks came after ‌Trump said rising ⁠oil ​prices ​mean greater profits for ​the ​US, but ‌his ⁠priority is stopping ​Iran ​from ⁠having nuclear ​weapons.
- [Israel drops abuse charges against soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/israel-drops-abuse-charges-against-soldiers/): The Israeli military has dropped charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee.
- [US Temporarily Allows Purchase Of Russian Oil Stranded At Sea: 'Short-Term Measure'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-temporarily-allows-purchase-of-russian-oil-stranded-at-sea-short-term-measure/): The decision marks a temporary relaxation of sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, even as Washington maintains broader economic pressure on Moscow.
- [US-Israel vs Iran War News Live Updates: Islamic Resistance Group Claims Trageting Second US KC-135 Aircraft In Western Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-israel-vs-iran-war-news-live-updates-islamic-resistance-group-claims-trageting-second-us-kc-135-aircraft-in-western-iraq/): US-Israel vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Several explosions were heard in Tehran as West Asia conflict entered Day 14.
- [Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Calls For 'Revenge', Cites Minab School Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-calls-for-revenge-cites-minab-school-bombing/): Khamenei reiterated Tehran intends to maintain pressure on its adversaries through strategic tools such as the Strait of Hormuz
- [Thousands rally in Athens protesting US-Israeli attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/thousands-rally-in-athens-protesting-us-israeli-attacks-on-iran/): Protesters in Athens have marched to the US Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [Iranian missile strikes residential area in northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iranian-missile-strikes-residential-area-in-northern-israel/): Video from northern Israel captured the moment an Iranian missile impacted in a residential area early Friday morning.
- [Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In Israeli Strike, Says Benjamin Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/top-iranian-nuclear-scientist-killed-in-israeli-strike-says-benjamin-netanyahu/): Netanyahu also criticised Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He described him as a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and said the leader cannot appear in public.
- [One French Soldier Killed, Six Wounded In Drone Strike On Base In Iraq’s Erbil Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/one-french-soldier-killed-six-wounded-in-drone-strike-on-base-in-iraqs-erbil-region/): France has hundreds of troops based in the Erbil region as part of a broader international coalition to fight Islamic State militants in the area.
- [India In Talks With Iran For Safe Passage Of Around 28 Merchant Vessels Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/india-in-talks-with-iran-for-safe-passage-of-around-28-merchant-vessels-through-hormuz/): Iran has not allowed any Indian-flagged commercial tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past four to five days.
- [‘Puppet Of Iran Revolutionary Guards’: Netanyahu Says Mojtaba Khamenei Can’t Show Face In Public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/puppet-of-iran-revolutionary-guards-netanyahu-says-mojtaba-khamenei-cant-show-face-in-public/): Netanyahu also said top Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes during the ongoing conflict.
- [Iranian FM Claims Tehran Proposed To Ensure 'No Nuclear Weapons', But US Officials Dismissed; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iranian-fm-claims-tehran-proposed-to-ensure-no-nuclear-weapons-but-us-officials-dismissed-heres-why/): Araghchi’s statement came in reference to the third round of negotiations between the US and Iran, which was held in Geneva on February 26.
- [FBI Calls Michigan Synagogue Attack 'Targeted Act Of Violence' Against Jewish Community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/fbi-calls-michigan-synagogue-attack-targeted-act-of-violence-against-jewish-community/): The FBI, which said it is investigating the incident, termed the attack as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community”.
- [UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/un-fact-finding-mission-warns-of-continued-human-rights-abuses-in-venezuela/): In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the ‘machinery’ of repression was ‘mutating’.
- [Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-war-live-trump-says-war-going-well-as-gulf-under-wave-of-attacks/): Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.
- [Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/michigan-synagogue-ramming-an-act-of-targeted-violence-fbi/): The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community.
- [Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/netanyahu-says-israeli-strikes-killed-iranian-nuclear-scientists/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes.
- [US KC-135 Military Aircraft Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-kc-135-military-aircraft-crashes-in-iraq-during-operation-epic-fury-centcom-confirms/): CENTCOM, which oversees the Middle East, said in a statement that two KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft were involved in the incident.
- [Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/qatar-rejects-attempts-to-drive-wedge-with-us-over-gas-pause/): Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.
- [Iran envoy says Tehran will keep Strait of Hormuz open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-envoy-says-tehran-will-keep-strait-of-hormuz-open/): Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed to freedom.
- [Air attacks target bases of Iran-backed forces in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/air-attacks-target-bases-of-iran-backed-forces-in-iraq/): Air attacks have targeted military bases across Iraq belonging to Iran-backed forces.
- [US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/us-military-announces-rescue-effort-after-fueling-aircraft-crashes-in-iraq/): No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.
- [Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/ex-rapper-balendra-shah-sweeps-to-power-in-nepal-landslide-election-victory/): Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.
- [Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/advocates-push-for-major-probe-as-us-boat-strikes-in-latin-america-kill-157/): The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US’s alleged extrajudicial killings.
- [Fuel shortages bring queues, protests around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/fuel-shortages-bring-queues-protests-around-the-world/): Rising fuel prices have caused long queues and protests around the world as the US-Israeli war on Iran rages.
- [Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/netanyahu-says-israel-stronger-than-ever-in-first-speech-since-iran-war/): Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
- [Netanyahu Says Israel 'Crushing' Iran, Hezbollah, Calls Mojtaba Khamenei 'Puppet Of IRGC'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/netanyahu-says-israel-crushing-iran-hezbollah-calls-mojtaba-khamenei-puppet-of-irgc/): Netanyahu denounced Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” who cannot appear in public.
- [One Dead, Two Injured In 'Terrorist' Shooting At Virginia University, Gunman Dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/one-dead-two-injured-in-terrorist-shooting-at-virginia-university-gunman-dead/): A gunman opened fire in a building on the campus in Norfolk, injuring three people, at Old Dominion University in Virginia.
- [Does President Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/does-president-trump-have-an-exit-strategy-for-the-war-with-iran/): United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war’s timeline and objectives.
- [How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/how-will-the-war-on-iran-impact-the-us-economy/): Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.
- [Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/taiwan-cheering-row-overshadows-china-quarterfinal-at-asian-cup/): Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
- [Can AI in military operations really be ethical?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/can-ai-in-military-operations-really-be-ethical/): We examine concerns about AI’s role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies.
- [Opinion | Greater Israel And The New West Asia Order: Analysing Netanyahu’s Strategic Playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/opinion-greater-israel-and-the-new-west-asia-order-analysing-netanyahus-strategic-playbook/): Netanyahu has been repeatedly addressing the Iranians, reminding them of their ancient ties with the Jews and encouraging them to overthrow the Shia theocracy.
- [Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/somalia-warns-against-any-israeli-base-plans-on-somaliland/): Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into ‘external confrontations’.
- [ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/icc-prosecutor-opens-probe-into-belarus-over-deportations-to-lithuania/): The prosecutor’s office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
- [Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/iran-vows-to-make-trump-pay-for-grave-miscalculation-if-us-escalates-war/): Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran’s power infrastructure, saying the ‘whole region will go dark’.
- [Is Iran's Regime Collapsing? Intel Shows US Far From Achieving Its Objectives After Two Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/is-irans-regime-collapsing-intel-shows-us-far-from-achieving-its-objectives-after-two-weeks/): The US-Israeli bombing campaign has taken out dozens of senior Iranian officials, but intelligence assessments show that the Iranian regime is depicting no signs of a collapse.
- [Khamenei’s Widow Alive? Iranian Media Says Mansoureh Bagherzadeh Survived Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/khameneis-widow-alive-iranian-media-says-mansoureh-bagherzadeh-survived-airstrikes/): On March 2, several state-run and international news agencies reported that Bagherzadeh had died in a Tehran hospital after two days in a coma
- [US Targets Hamas Funding Network Masked As Turkish Aid Groups | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/us-targets-hamas-funding-network-masked-as-turkish-aid-groups-exclusive-details/): The US Treasury Secretary noted that by preying on the sympathies of unwitting donors, Hamas is effectively depriving innocent Palestinians of the very aid they require
- [Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israel-attacks-central-beirut-in-escalation-of-deadly-assault-on-lebanon/): Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
- [Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/israel-launches-air-attack-on-beirut-during-live-al-jazeera-broadcast/): An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new “wave of attacks” on Hezbollah.
- [FBI reports ‘active shooter situation’ at Michigan synagogue in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/12/fbi-reports-active-shooter-situation-at-michigan-synagogue-in-the-us/): Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, assailant killed.
- [Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-continues-intensified-attacks-across-gulf-in-us-israel-war-fallout/): Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with interceptions reported.
- [US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-embassy-in-baghdad-iraq-attacked-with-missile-that-hits-helipad/): The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building.
- [‘Israel is targeting civilian infrastructure as a matter of policy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israel-is-targeting-civilian-infrastructure-as-a-matter-of-policy/): Nicholas Noe says Israel’s strategy in Lebanon appears to be aimed at targeting civilian infrastructure.
- [North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-us-south-korea-hold-military-drills/): Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
- [Blast At Jewish School In Amsterdam, Mayor Calls It 'Targeted Attack'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/blast-at-jewish-school-in-amsterdam-mayor-calls-it-targeted-attack/): Mayor Halsema said the explosion caused only limited damage to the building. No further details were immediately available about the incident.
- [US attacks military sites on Iran’s Kharg Island, home to vast oil facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-attacks-military-sites-on-irans-kharg-island-home-to-vast-oil-facility/): Tehran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to ‘pile of ashes’ if oil structures on the island are targeted.
- [Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israel-kills-12-medics-in-attack-in-southern-lebanon-as-war-ravages-nation/): Israel’s attack, echoing similar carnage it wrought in Gaza, kills doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty.
- [North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile Towards Sea, Japan Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-towards-sea-japan-confirms/): North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, landing off its east coast amid US-South Korea military drills, say Japan and South Korea.
- [Iran Taunts US Over U-Turn On Russian Oil, Says 'Now Begging World, Spent Months Bullying India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-taunts-us-over-u-turn-on-russian-oil-says-now-begging-world-spent-months-bullying-india/): Iran’s comments came days after the administration of US President Donald Trump announced a 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil cargoes despite existing sanctions.
- [As War Hits Isfahan, Know Why This Iranian City Is Called ‘Museum Without Roof’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/as-war-hits-isfahan-know-why-this-iranian-city-is-called-museum-without-roof/): At the heart of the city of Isfahan lies Naqsh‑e Jahan Square, one of the largest public squares in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- [Four Major US Airports Halted All Flights For An Hour Due To 'Strong' Chemical Odour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/four-major-us-airports-halted-all-flights-for-an-hour-due-to-strong-chemical-odour/): Four airports serving Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Richmond halted flights for over an hour due to a strong chemical smell.
- [Iran Launches 48th Wave Of Missiles And Drones Against Israel, US Bases Across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-launches-48th-wave-of-missiles-and-drones-against-israel-us-bases-across-middle-east/): The latest assault has been named “Ya Qamar Bani Hashem”, referencing a revered historical and religious figure
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-15-of-us-israel-attacks/): US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Not The Kind I Would Accept...': Trump Says Iran 'Totally Defeated' And Looking For A Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/not-the-kind-i-would-accept-trump-says-iran-totally-defeated-and-looking-for-a-deal/): Trump said the United States carried out major airstrikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports.
- [11 Indian Nationals Stage Fake Robbery To Secure America's 'U Visa', Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/11-indian-nationals-stage-fake-robbery-to-secure-americas-u-visa-arrested/): All of them were residing unlawfully in different US states, including Massachusetts, Kentucky and Ohio.
- [After 'Shivalik', LPG Carrier 'Nanda Devi' Clears Strait Of Hormuz, To Reach India In 2 Days | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/after-shivalik-lpg-carrier-nanda-devi-clears-strait-of-hormuz-to-reach-india-in-2-days-exclusive/): Sources said the vessel, which is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is now being escorted by the Indian Navy and is expected to reach Mumbai or Kandla soon
- [Trump posts bombing video after saying US hit Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-posts-bombing-video-after-saying-us-hit-kharg-island/): Donald Trump shared footage of US air strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island.
- [Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/yemeni-ports-face-shipping-fee-hike-amid-iran-conflict/): Yemen’s government rejects new shipping surcharges, as fears grow of humanitarian crisis.
- [Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/smoke-seen-rising-from-us-embassy-in-baghdad/): Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.
- [Iran Sends Chartered Plane To Repatriate Crew Of Warship IRIS Lavan Docked In Kochi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-sends-chartered-plane-to-repatriate-crew-of-warship-iris-lavan-docked-in-kochi/): On March 1, India granted permission to three Iranian warships that were in regional waters – IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, IRIS Booshehr – to dock at country’s ports.
- [US B-1 Bombers Take Off From UK’s RAF Fairford As Britain Allows America To Use Airbase For Iran War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-b-1-bombers-take-off-from-uks-raf-fairford-as-britain-allows-america-to-use-airbase-for-iran-war-watch/): Iran War Updated: As per reports, the bombers are being used to target Iranian missile sites and command-and-control nodes with JDAM and JASSM weapons.
- [US Deploys 2,500 Marines To West Asia As Iran Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-deploys-2500-marines-to-west-asia-as-iran-conflict-escalates/): The US deployed 2,500 Marines and the USS Tripoli to West Asia amid conflict with Iran. Trump confirmed strikes on Kharg Island. Tehran had an explosion during a rally.
- [Target Identified And Attacked: Trump Shares Video Of ‘Powerful’ US Airstrikes On Iran’s Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/target-identified-and-attacked-trump-shares-video-of-powerful-us-airstrikes-on-irans-kharg-island/): Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, is Iran’s main oil export terminal and a critical hub for the country’s energy sector, handling the majority of its crude shipments. 
- [Indian Seafarer From Mumbai Killed In Iranian Strike On US Tanker, Family Says He Was Forced To Join War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/indian-seafarer-from-mumbai-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-us-tanker-family-says-he-was-forced-to-join-war/): Family members alleged that the company forced Deonandan Prasad Singh to rejoin duty three days before the war began when the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
- ['Will Turn US-Linked Oil Infra Into Ashes': Iran Vows Retaliation After Trump’s Kharg Strike Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/will-turn-us-linked-oil-infra-into-ashes-iran-vows-retaliation-after-trumps-kharg-strike-claim/): US President Trump claimed US forces attacked Iran’s Kharg Island, targeting military sites but sparing oil infrastructure. Iran warned of retaliatory strikes.
- [Indian LPG Vessel 'Shivalik' Reaches Open Sea With Navy Escort, Another To Cross Hormuz Soon | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/indian-lpg-vessel-shivalik-reaches-open-sea-with-navy-escort-another-to-cross-hormuz-soon-exclusive/): Sources said an LPG vessel is also expected to pass through the Strait at 9.30am IST, and will similarly be guided by Indian naval assets once it clears the sensitive maritime zone
- [Experts doubt Hegseth claim no need to ‘worry about’ Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/experts-doubt-hegseth-claim-no-need-to-worry-about-hormuz/): Experts doubt Pete Hegseth’s claims that the US is working effectively to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Projectile falls, explodes in Israel’s Negev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/projectile-falls-explodes-in-israels-negev/): Video from the Negev in southern Israel captured the moment a projectile following an Iranian missile attack.
- [Trump claims US ‘way ahead of schedule’ in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-claims-us-way-ahead-of-schedule-in-iran-war/): US President Donald Trump said the United States is “way ahead of schedule” in its war with Iran.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Sends 2,500 Marines, Warship To West Asia As Conflict Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-israel-iran-war-live-us-sends-2500-marines-warship-to-west-asia-as-conflict-intensifies/): Iran vs US-Israel War LIVE: The Iran-Israel conflict, now in its 15th day, disrupts the region and oil supplies. Explosions in Tehran reported. Over 1,300 dead, including Khamenei.
- [US Targeting Iran's 'Inner Circle' With $10 Million Bounty On Top Officials: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-targeting-irans-inner-circle-with-10-million-bounty-on-top-officials-sources/): The US bounty, made through the “Rewards for Justice” programme on March 13, targets Iran’s most powerful figures, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- [Five US KC-135 Refuelling Aircraft Hit In Iranian Missile Strike On Saudi Arabia Airbase: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/five-us-kc-135-refuelling-aircraft-hit-in-iranian-missile-strike-on-saudi-arabia-airbase-report/): Iran War Updates: The incident brings the total number of US Air Force refuelling planes that have been damaged or destroyed recently to at least seven.
- [Trump Says US Bombed Iran's 'Crown Jewel' Kharg Island, Warns Against Blocking Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-says-us-bombed-irans-crown-jewel-kharg-island-warns-against-blocking-hormuz/): Trump said American forces “totally obliterated” all military targets while deliberately sparing the island’s oil infrastructure.
- [Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-war-live-us-bombs-irans-kharg-island-warns-oil-facilities-next/): Intense strikes target central Tehran as US president says ‘powerful’ bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island.
- [Analysts say US threat of ‘no quarter’ for Iran violates international law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/analysts-say-us-threat-of-no-quarter-for-iran-violates-international-law/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be ‘no quarter, no mercy’ as US continues to pummel Iran.
- [Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/republic-of-congo-election-who-is-running-and-whats-at-stake/): Analysts say Congo Brazzaville’s election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule.
- [US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-judge-nixes-two-subpoenas-against-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell/): Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to justify the subpoenas.
- [Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/drone-attack-on-market-in-sudan-kills-11-as-air-war-civilian-toll-mounts/): More than 200 civilians killed in recent days as drone strikes tear through markets, schools and hospitals.
- [Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/worshippers-pray-outside-al-aqsa-amid-closure-on-al-quds-day/): Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.
- [Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iranian-missile-strike-in-central-israel-sets-building-ablaze/): Smoke and flames rising beside a road in central Israel after an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli army said.
- [Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/israels-military-campaign-in-lebanon-reaches-devastating-new-phase/): Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.
- [Who Are the ‘Shadow Ten’? The Iranian Powerbrokers Named In The US ‘Rewards For Justice’ List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/who-are-the-shadow-ten-the-iranian-powerbrokers-named-in-the-us-rewards-for-justice-list/): At the top of the bounty list is Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader on March 8
- [Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/bolivian-authorities-capture-drug-kingpin-sebastian-marset-in-police-raid/): Marset was transferred into the custody of the United States, which has pushed for more aggressive antidrug tactics.
- [Qatar’s interior minister says security situation ‘stable’ amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/qatars-interior-minister-says-security-situation-stable-amid-iran-war/): Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad says Qatar will ‘not hesitate’ to ensure its stability as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
- [Foreigners In India To Get 30-Day Visa Extension Amid West Asia War, No Penalties For Overstaying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/foreigners-in-india-to-get-30-day-visa-extension-amid-west-asia-war-no-penalties-for-overstaying/): India will grant 30-day visa extensions and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [US Offers $10 Million Reward For Info On Mojtaba Khamenei, Other Top Iranian Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-offers-10-million-reward-for-info-on-mojtaba-khamenei-other-top-iranian-officials/): Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib and national security chief Ali Larijani were among the ten individuals on the list.
- [Brazil pulls visa of Trump adviser who asked to visit Bolsonaro in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/brazil-pulls-visa-of-trump-adviser-who-asked-to-visit-bolsonaro-in-prison/): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Darren Beattie was ‘prohibited from visiting’ Bolsonaro in prison.
- [What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/what-is-israels-endgame-in-lebanon/): Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.
- [Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/repatriation-of-fallen-iris-dena-sailors-begins-following-india-led-diplomatic-mission-exclusive/): The repatriation process began in Sri Lanka, where the chartered flight first landed to collect the mortal remains of Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena
- ['Nothing Like It': Trump Boasts His Comeback White House Victory Was Bigger Than 2016 Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/nothing-like-it-trump-boasts-his-comeback-white-house-victory-was-bigger-than-2016-win/): Donald Trump called his White House return an unprecedented comeback, claiming his second win was bigger than the first. He highlighted its significance after the 2020 defeat.
- [Death Toll In West Asia Crosses 2,000 As US-Israeli War On Iran Enters 14th Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/death-toll-in-west-asia-crosses-2000-as-us-israeli-war-on-iran-enters-14th-day/): The death toll in Iran is over 1,300, while 773 fatalities were reported in the Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Meanwhile, six US service members died in an aircraft crash in Iraq.
- ['We Had To Do It Right': Trump Says War On Iran Aimed To 'Wipe Out Evil'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/we-had-to-do-it-right-trump-says-war-on-iran-aimed-to-wipe-out-evil/): US President Donald Trump stated that the war on Iran aimed to eliminate “evil,” citing Iran’s role in violent killings.
- [Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/lebanese-father-buries-four-daughters-killed-in-israeli-strike/): A Lebanese father mourned the death of his four daughters, who were killed in an Israeli strike.
- [What rats do’: US says Iranian leaders hiding as leaders appear in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/what-rats-do-us-says-iranian-leaders-hiding-as-leaders-appear-in-tehran/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s leadership was “desperate and hiding,” after US-Israeli strikes.
- [Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/israel-destroys-bridge-in-lebanon-and-threatens-gaza-scale-devastation/): Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.
- [Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled due to Middle East conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/bahrain-and-saudi-f1-races-set-to-be-cancelled-due-to-middle-east-conflict/): Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races unlikely to be rescheduled but WEC’s Qatar round moved to October.
- [Suspect In Michigan Synagogue Attack Lost Family In Israeli Strikes On Lebanon, Moved To US In 2011](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/suspect-in-michigan-synagogue-attack-lost-family-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-moved-to-us-in-2011/): The suspect, who attempted to ram his car into Temple Israel in Michigan, was shot by security guards.
- ['Sometimes Security...': China Mocks Trump's 'Shield Of Americas' Plan With AI Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/sometimes-security-china-mocks-trumps-shield-of-americas-plan-with-ai-video/): China’s US embassy posted an AI-generated video mocking Trump and his “Shield of the Americas” initiative, criticizing US security plans in Latin America.
- [Iran Grants Rare Permission For Two Indian LPG Tankers To Transit Strait Of Hormuz: Sources To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iran-grants-rare-permission-for-two-indian-lpg-tankers-to-transit-strait-of-hormuz-sources-to-news18/): While official confirmation from the Indian government is currently awaited, this development signals a potential easing of the energy bottleneck
- ['Your Leaders Are On Epstein's Island': Iran Hits Back At Pete Hegseth's 'Hiding Like Rats' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/your-leaders-are-on-epsteins-island-iran-hits-back-at-pete-hegseths-hiding-like-rats-remark/): Hegseth remarked that Iran’s leadership had gone underground, which is what “rats do”, as Iran’s president was seen in public during an annual protest march.
- [France, Italy In Talks With Iran For Safe Passage Of Commercial Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/france-italy-in-talks-with-iran-for-safe-passage-of-commercial-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz-report/): France and Italy are in talks with Iran for safe passage of their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a media report. However, Italy denies the claims.
- [Beyond The Blockade: Ambassador Deepak Mittal On Why India’s Energy Security Is ‘In Place’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/beyond-the-blockade-ambassador-deepak-mittal-on-why-indias-energy-security-is-in-place-exclusive/): Dr Mittal said that whatever supplies are available are being picked up, and a diversification of supplies is also underway
- [US Deploys 2,500 Marines To Strait Of Hormuz Amid Attacks On Ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/us-deploys-2500-marines-to-strait-of-hormuz-amid-attacks-on-ships/): The US is deploying a Marine unit to the Middle East due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- [Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/ukraine-finds-new-role-as-protector-of-us-gulf-allies-amid-iran-war/): Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv’s support in defence from Iranian drones.
- [Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/ukraine-eu-allies-slam-us-decision-to-roll-back-russia-oil-sanctions/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move ‘does not help peace’ as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.
- [Success uncertain, but Israelis continue to back ‘heroic’ war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/success-uncertain-but-israelis-continue-to-back-heroic-war-with-iran/): Israeli public overwhelmingly supports war with Iran, rallying behind Netanyahu despite political divisions.
- ['Going To Hit Them Very Hard': Trump Says US 'Destroying' Iran, Russia Helping Tehran 'A Bit'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/going-to-hit-them-very-hard-trump-says-us-destroying-iran-russia-helping-tehran-a-bit/): Trump said the US would be hitting Iranian targets hard in the coming days and the war would end when “I feel it in my bones.”
- ['I Tell Them Let's Do It My Way': Trump Opens Up On Decision-Making During Wartime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/i-tell-them-lets-do-it-my-way-trump-opens-up-on-decision-making-during-wartime/): US President Donald Trump discussed wartime decision-making, emphasizing his approach to limit dissent among top national security officials.
- [Sleeping On The Job? Prison Guard On Duty During Epstein’s Death To Be Questioned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/sleeping-on-the-job-prison-guard-on-duty-during-epsteins-death-to-be-questioned/): The House Oversight Committee has summoned guard Tova Noel for a March 26 interview in their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s death.
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again With Lava Fountains Reaching 1,000 Feet | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/hawaiis-kilauea-volcano-erupts-again-with-lava-fountains-reaching-1000-feet-video/): Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii erupted on March 10, sending lava nearly 1,000 feet high, causing closures in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and along Hawaii Route 11.
- [How India Is Navigating BRICS Differences On West Asia Conflict | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/how-india-is-navigating-brics-differences-on-west-asia-conflict-exclusive/): Government sources have confirmed to CNN-News18 that India is actively facilitating discussions to establish a common BRICS position on the conflict
- [Trump Says ‘Can’t Answer’ Question On Possible US Move To Occupy Iran’s Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-says-cant-answer-question-on-possible-us-move-to-occupy-irans-kharg-island/): President Trump declined to discuss the US occupying Kharg Island, calling it inappropriate and not a high priority. The island is key for Iran’s oil exports.
- [A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/a-president-suing-himself-why-experts-say-trumps-10bn-lawsuit-might-fail/): Experts say Trump’s decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.
- [Air attack hits as Iran’s chief justice gives lives interview at rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/air-attack-hits-as-irans-chief-justice-gives-lives-interview-at-rally/): An air attack hit in Tehran as Iran’s chief justice gave lives interview at an al-Quds rally
- [Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/thousands-march-worldwide-in-solidarity-with-palestine-iran-on-al-quds-day/): Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.
- ['Trump Failed To Make Case For Iran War': Former US NSA Warns Conflict Could Drag On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-failed-to-make-case-for-iran-war-former-us-nsa-warns-conflict-could-drag-on/): John Bolton criticised Trump for not clearly explaining the rationale for war against Iran, advocating for regime change due to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support for militants.
- [Israelis Dance In Tel Aviv ‘Bunker Party’ As Missiles Fly Amid Iran War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/israelis-dance-in-tel-aviv-bunker-party-as-missiles-fly-amid-iran-war-watch/): Amid Israel-Iran tensions, 200 young Israelis attended a “bunker party” in Tel Aviv, dancing to techno in a fortified venue despite missile threats, adapting nightlife to conflict.
- [Trump Dismisses Concerns Over FBI Memo On Iranian Drone Attack In California: 'I Don't Worry'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/trump-dismisses-concerns-over-fbi-memo-on-iranian-drone-attack-in-california-i-dont-worry/): Trump was asked about an alleged FBI alert warning the police in California of the possibility of Iranian drone attacks on the West Coast.
- [Huge pipe emerges from the ground in Japanese city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/huge-pipe-emerges-from-the-ground-in-japanese-city/): Traffic in Japan’s Osaka was brought to a standstill after residents discovered a huge steel pipe had emerged.
- [US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/uss-new-scramble-for-africa-is-biomedical-imperialism/): From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.
- [Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/australia-edge-north-korea-to-set-up-china-or-taiwan-asian-cup-semifinal/): Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.
- [Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/former-arsenal-player-partey-to-plead-not-guilty-to-2-new-rape-charges/): Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer.
- [US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/uss-hegseth-claims-new-iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-injured/): Pete Hegseth’s remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.
- [Pete Hegseth’s Big Warning To Iran Comes With ‘Don’t Worry’ Dismissal Of Hormuz Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/pete-hegseths-big-warning-to-iran-comes-with-dont-worry-dismissal-of-hormuz-disruptions/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the US is preparing for its largest strikes on Iran, with Trump determining the timing.
- [Watch: Thai Anchors Ditch Jackets On Air To Support Government’s Fuel Crisis Measures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/watch-thai-anchors-ditch-jackets-on-air-to-support-governments-fuel-crisis-measures/): Amid the fuel crisis in Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul announced several measures, including ordering civil servants to work from home.
- [LPG Vessel Shivalik Leaves Strait Of Hormuz Under Indian Navy Escort | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/lpg-vessel-shivalik-leaves-strait-of-hormuz-under-indian-navy-escort-exclusive/): India has started moving the vessel Shivalik carrying over 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG from the Strait of Hormuz, escorted by the Indian Navy.
- [Khamenei's Top Aide Says Trump 'Does Not Understand' Iran, Israel 'Running Out Of Options'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/khameneis-top-aide-says-trump-does-not-understand-iran-israel-running-out-of-options/): Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani claimed that Israel was showing “desperation and fear” by striking a location near the Al Quds Day march in Tehran.
- [German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Calls US' Decision To Ease Sanctions On Russian Oil 'Wrong'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-calls-us-decision-to-ease-sanctions-on-russian-oil-wrong/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticises the US for easing Russian oil sanctions, warning it undermines pressure on Moscow.
- [IEA announces release of 400 million barrels of oil. But is it enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/iea-announces-release-of-400-million-barrels-of-oil-but-is-it-enough/): Global energy watchdog pledges largest release from oil reserves amid war on Iran. But is ‘one-shot’ tactic sufficient?
- [Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel’s Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/destroy-displace-dismantle-israels-gaza-doctrine-comes-to-lebanon/): The strategy used to depopulate Gaza – displacement, destruction and fragmentation – is now being deployed on Lebanon.
- [From Gaza to LA, hopes rise as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Oscars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/from-gaza-to-la-hopes-rise-as-the-voice-of-hind-rajab-heads-to-the-oscars/): Acclaimed docudrama reconstructing killing of five-year-old girl in Gaza is nominated for best international feature.
- [Cuban President Diaz-Canel says talks held with US amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/cuban-president-diaz-canel-says-talks-held-with-us-amid-trump-threats/): Miguel Diaz-Canel says discussions held to find solutions ‘through dialogue’ as Washington tightens oil blockade.
- ['Wounded, Likely Disfigured': US Says Injured Iran Supreme Leader Lacks Legitimacy, On The Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/wounded-likely-disfigured-us-says-injured-iran-supreme-leader-lacks-legitimacy-on-the-run/): Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, said Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “wounded” and “disfigured” after US-Israeli strikes.
- [Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Survived Two Assassination Attacks: Iranian MP’s Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-survived-two-assassination-attacks-iranian-mps-claim/): Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei survived two attacks amid US-Israel tensions.
- [Iran’s Strike On Israel’s Western Wall, Holiest Place For Jews, Could Shatter Global Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/irans-strike-on-israels-western-wall-holiest-place-for-jews-could-shatter-global-stability/): A direct Iranian strike on the Western Wall, considered the holiest site by Jews, would be viewed as a profound assault on Jewish identity and history
- [The Persian Pincers: How Iran Controls The Strait Of Hormuz Through Three Tiny Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/the-persian-pincers-how-iran-controls-the-strait-of-hormuz-through-three-tiny-islands/): The islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf hold the key to the global economy’s most vital chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz
- [China To Donate $200,000 To Parents Of Girls Killed In 'Indiscriminate' Attack On Iranian School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/china-to-donate-200000-to-parents-of-girls-killed-in-indiscriminate-attack-on-iranian-school/): A US military investigation has found that the American military was responsible for the missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 160 girls.
- [Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/turkiye-says-nato-defences-intercepted-third-missile-from-iran/): The missiles increasingly pose a test for NATO member Turkiye and the alliance.
- [Air attack strikes Tehran during al-Quds Day rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/air-attack-strikes-tehran-during-al-quds-day-rally/): An air attack struck near thousands of Iranians marking al-Quds Day in Tehran, reportedly killing at least one person.
- [Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/13/michigan-synagogue-and-virginia-university-shootings-what-we-know/): The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit’s Temple Israel synagogue has been killed.
- [‘Terms Not Good Enough’: Trump Says Iran Wants Ceasefire, But US Not Ready For Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/terms-not-good-enough-trump-says-iran-wants-ceasefire-but-us-not-ready-for-deal/): In an interview with NBC News, the US President said the terms offered so far were not acceptable to Washington.
- [US Releases Footage Of Iranian Military Targets Blown Up In Precision Strikes As War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/us-releases-footage-of-iranian-military-targets-blown-up-in-precision-strikes-as-war-escalates/): US President Donald Trump said on Friday that American forces carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” on Iran’s Kharg Island.
- [Iran’s Space Research Centre severely damaged in strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/irans-space-research-centre-severely-damaged-in-strikes/): Video has revealed the Iranian Space Research Centre in Tehran has suffered significant damage from Israeli-US strikes.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump Says He's Hearing Iranian Supreme Leader ‘Not Alive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-trump-says-hes-hearing-iranian-supreme-leader-not-alive/): Mojtaba Khamenei was declared Iran’s new supreme leader earlier this week after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the initial US-Israeli strikes.
- [‘Strait Of Hormuz Open To All, But…’: Iran Says Key Oil Route Closed For US, Israel And Their Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/strait-of-hormuz-open-to-all-but-iran-says-key-oil-route-closed-for-us-israel-and-their-allies/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Strait of Hormuz only closed to the tankers and ships belonging to Tehran’s enemies and their allies.
- [Indian Navy Deploys Warships Near Persian Gulf To Assist Merchant Vessels: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/indian-navy-deploys-warships-near-persian-gulf-to-assist-merchant-vessels-report/): The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil supplies passes each day.
- [‘Just For Fun’: Donald Trump Warns Of More Strikes On Iran's Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/just-for-fun-donald-trump-warns-of-more-strikes-on-irans-kharg-island/): Trump’s comments came a day after he announced that the United States carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” in the Middle East on Iran’s Kharg Island.
- [‘Neutrality First’: Switzerland Closes Airspace For US Military Aircraft Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/neutrality-first-switzerland-closes-airspace-for-us-military-aircraft-amid-iran-war/): The Swiss government said two requests for the US reconnaissance planes to overfly Swiss territory were denied because they were directly related to the ongoing war.
- [‘Correct Course Or Lose License’: Trump Administration Warns US Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/correct-course-or-lose-license-trump-administration-warns-us-broadcasters-over-iran-war-coverage/): FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned US broadcasters they could lose licenses for airing misleading reports on the Iran-US war.
- [‘Fake News’: Israeli PM’s Office Rejects Claims Of Netanyahu Missing Or Dead After Viral ‘Six‑Finger’ Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/fake-news-israeli-pms-office-rejects-claims-of-netanyahu-missing-or-dead-after-viral-six-finger-video/): The rumours began circulating after a video Netanyahu posted on his X account on 13 March appeared to show an extra finger on his right hand.
- [‘Completely Decimated Iran’: Trump Urges Countries Receiving Oil ‘Must Protect’ Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/completely-decimated-iran-trump-urges-countries-receiving-oil-must-protect-strait-of-hormuz/): Donald Trump said that Washington would coordinate with other countries to ensure shipping through the waterway continues “quickly, smoothly and well”.
- [Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 race cancellations confirmed due to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-f1-race-cancellations-confirmed-due-to-iran-war/): Bahrain and Saudi Arabia’s Formula One Grands Prix races will not be held in April on safety grounds due to the war.
- [Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalised with lung infection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/brazils-jailed-ex-president-bolsonaro-hospitalised-with-lung-infection/): Far-right leader, whose persistent health woes are linked to 2018 stabbing, endorsed son to run in this year’s election.
- [Pakistan strikes Afghan base after its president warns ‘red line’ crossed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/pakistan-strikes-afghan-base-after-its-president-warns-red-line-crossed/): Islamabad hits Kandahar facility after Taliban drones strike civilian areas and military sites as conflict intensifies.
- [Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-war-live-trump-urges-allies-to-keep-hormuz-open-amid-gulf-attacks/): US President Donald Trump says allies who rely on Gulf oil must help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
- [Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for another three months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trinidad-and-tobago-extends-state-of-emergency-for-another-three-months/): The Caribbean nation has spent 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency status that curtails key civil liberties.
- [Man City held at West Ham to lose ground on Premier League leaders Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/man-city-held-at-west-ham-to-lose-ground-on-premier-league-leaders-arsenal/): Manchester City draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened West Ham to fall nine points behind Arsenal in Premier League race.
- [Real Madrid beat Elche to pressure Barcelona for La Liga title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/real-madrid-beat-elche-to-pressure-barcelona-for-la-liga-title/): Federico Valverde scores his fifth goal in three games as Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 to move one point behind Barcelona.
- [Kandahar Decapitation Strike: Pakistan Targets Taliban Supreme Leader In Deadliest Raid Of 2026 | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/kandahar-decapitation-strike-pakistan-targets-taliban-supreme-leader-in-deadliest-raid-of-2026-exclusive-details/): While the strike successfully breached the outer security layers of the Camp Gecko facility, the ultimate status of Haibatullah Akhundzada remains unconfirmed
- [Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-administration-to-drop-charges-against-us-veteran-who-burned-flag/): Veteran Jay Carey burned a US flag in protest of an executive order from Trump calling for prison terms for such acts.
- [Arsenal beat Everton as Dowman makes Premier League history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/arsenal-beat-everton-as-dowman-makes-premier-league-history/): Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 in a nervy match in the Premier League as they continue their pursuit of the title.
- [Two more Iranian female footballers pull Australia asylum bids: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/two-more-iranian-female-footballers-pull-australia-asylum-bids-state-media/): Seven members of the Iranian football delegation sought asylum, with four now known to have withdrawn applications.
- [Hundreds protest against US-Israeli strikes on Iran in Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/hundreds-protest-against-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-in-seoul/): Hundreds of peace activists and demonstrators marched in central Seoul on Saturday in protest of the US-Israeli strikes.
- [Thousands in Madrid protest ‘forgotten’ Gaza, warn Iran war may spiral into](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/thousands-in-madrid-protest-forgotten-gaza-warn-iran-war-may-spiral-into/): Thousands rallied in central Madrid calling for an end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
- [US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-israeli-strike-kills-15-at-isfahan-factory-iranian-media-says/): Iranian media report the deaths in central Iran as Tehran launches new missile salvoes at Israeli targets.
- [Iranian woman explains ‘Allahu Akbar’ to Americans, amid explosion in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iranian-woman-explains-allahu-akbar-to-americans-amid-explosion-in-iran/): Video shows an Iranian woman recording a message to Americans, amid an explosion in Iran.
- [Trump administration threatens news outlets over critical coverage of Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-administration-threatens-news-outlets-over-critical-coverage-of-iran/): FCC chair says news outlets that share ‘distortions’ about US war with Iran could lose their licences.
- [Six killed in attacks on Ukraine as EU extends sanctions against Russians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/six-killed-in-attacks-on-ukraine-as-eu-extends-sanctions-against-russians/): EU maintains pressure after slamming US for lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports as Middle East war bites.
- [UNESCO condemns strike on Minab girls’ school: ‘They attacked twice… How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/unesco-condemns-strike-on-minab-girls-school-they-attacked-twice-how/): Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, condemned a missile strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab.
- [Turkey on alert as Iran conflict escalates, warns against provocations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/turkey-on-alert-as-iran-conflict-escalates-warns-against-provocations/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara is monitoring the regional war involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
- [Is the world ignoring Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/is-the-world-ignoring-gaza/): Amid the US and Israel’s war on Iran, we discuss the impact on diplomatic efforts and support for Palestine.
- [Iran warns UAE ports and ‘American hideouts’ are targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-warns-uae-ports-and-american-hideouts-are-targets/): An Iranian military spokesperson warned that ports, docks and “American hideouts” in the UAE could be targets.
- [US embassy in Venezuela reopens as Trump pushes for access to resources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/us-embassy-in-venezuela-reopens-as-trump-pushes-for-access-to-resources/): Trump administration has pressed the interim Venezuelan government for concessions on issues such as oil access.
- [Israeli settlers shoot Palestinians in West Bank villages, steal livestock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israeli-settlers-shoot-palestinians-in-west-bank-villages-steal-livestock/): One Palestinian reported killed in Qusra, as others injured in Rashayda, amid surge in Israeli settler violence.
- ['Begging China' Over Hormuz: Iran Slams US Security Role, Asks Gulf States To Choose Sides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/begging-china-over-hormuz-iran-slams-us-security-role-asks-gulf-states-to-choose-sides/): Iran’s Foreign Minister criticised the US plan for a multinational naval force in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of escalating tensions.
- [UN chief Guterres says ‘no military solution, only diplomacy’ for Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/un-chief-guterres-says-no-military-solution-only-diplomacy-for-lebanon/): Sources report Lebanon preparing delegation for talks with Israel, while Guterres drums up humanitarian support.
- [Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-says-many-countries-will-send-warships-to-hormuz-amid-iran-blockade/): US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘tankers and ships of enemies’ during war.
- [Protesters in Cuba attack Communist party office in rare riot over blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/protesters-in-cuba-attack-communist-party-office-in-rare-riot-over-blackout/): Anti-government protesters in Cuba sparked an outbreak of violence amid worsening blackouts and food shortages.
- [Camilla Believed Meghan 'Brainwashed' Prince Harry: Shocking Claims In New Book On Royal Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/camilla-believed-meghan-brainwashed-prince-harry-shocking-claims-in-new-book-on-royal-family/): Royal author Tom Bower’s book claims Queen Camilla said Meghan Markle “brainwashed” Prince Harry.
- [Trump Says Global Coalition Will Send Warships To Hormuz. Which Countries Did He Name?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-says-global-coalition-will-send-warships-to-hormuz-which-countries-did-he-name/): Trump announced that a coalition might join the US in sending naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s disruption attempts.
- ['Won’t Seek Safety If...': Why Late Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Refused To Hide In Bunker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/wont-seek-safety-if-why-late-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-refused-to-hide-in-bunker/): Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, a representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated that Ali Khamenei chose to stay at home despite rising tensions between Tehran, Israel, and the US.
- [From Warheads To West Texas: Why Trump’s New Iran Strategy Is All About Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/from-warheads-to-west-texas-why-trumps-new-iran-strategy-is-all-about-oil/): Between late February and mid-March 2026, the Trump administration’s priorities underwent a visible transformation
- [Iranian Minister Says New Supreme Leader ‘Has No Problem’, Rejects US Wound Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iranian-minister-says-new-supreme-leader-has-no-problem-rejects-us-wound-claim/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denied US claims that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was wounded in recent strikes.
- [Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-allows-limited-indian-shipping-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran has allowed some Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [The Iranian moment: A leap into the unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/the-iranian-moment-a-leap-into-the-unknown/): In the past century, Iran has undergone two major transformations. A third seems to be on its way.
- [‘Israel targeting Iran’s security forces may aim to encourage uprising’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israel-targeting-irans-security-forces-may-aim-to-encourage-uprising/): ‘Israel targeting Iran’s security forces may aim to encourage uprising’ says director of the Iran Program at the MEI.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Elche – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/live-real-madrid-vs-elche-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage as it drops, before our text commentary stream of the La Liga match.
- [Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/protests-erupt-in-cuba-as-us-restrictions-spark-food-energy-shortages/): Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island.
- [‘Anyone Clothed By US Is Naked’: Iranian Official’s Unity Message To Gulf States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/anyone-clothed-by-us-is-naked-iranian-officials-unity-message-to-gulf-states/): Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, criticized US bases in Gulf countries, claiming they pose threats, prioritize Israel, and warned Gulf states of potential risks.
- [Piped Gas Connection At Home? You Can’t Get LPG Cylinders Now. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/piped-gas-connection-at-home-you-cant-get-lpg-cylinders-now-heres-why/): The government has banned domestic LPG connections for households with PNG amid the West Asia crisis.
- [Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-be-reopened-to-us-ships/): A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.
- [How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/how-carneys-build-fast-push-divides-canadas-indigenous-peoples/): Some First Nations are challenging Carney’s resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.
- [Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israel-bombs-basij-checkpoints-in-tehran-as-us-iran-trade-fire-and-jabs/): Drone strikes have hit the paramilitary’s heavily armed checkpoints this week, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said.
- ['I’d Do A Number On Kharg Island': Trump's 1988 Interview Resurfaces After US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/id-do-a-number-on-kharg-island-trumps-1988-interview-resurfaces-after-us-strikes/): As the Iran war hits day 15, a 1988 Trump interview promising to be “harsh on Iran” resurfaces. After US strikes, Iran attacked the US embassy in Baghdad.
- [Two Weeks, Over 3,000 Dead: How Iran War’s Early Toll Compares With Other Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/two-weeks-over-3000-dead-how-iran-wars-early-toll-compares-with-other-conflicts/): Over 3,000 have died in the Iran-Israel war. Iran has the most casualties with 1,300+ deaths.
- [From Fujairah To Jebel Ali: These UAE Ports Are On Edge As Iran Retaliates After Kharg Island Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/from-fujairah-to-jebel-ali-these-uae-ports-are-on-edge-as-iran-retaliates-after-kharg-island-strike/): Iran attacked oil storage facilities at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah, causing a massive blaze and suspending some oil-loading operations.
- [‘Will Bomb The Hell Out Of The Shoreline’: Trump Vows To Reopen Hormuz ‘One Way Or Another’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/will-bomb-the-hell-out-of-the-shoreline-trump-vows-to-reopen-hormuz-one-way-or-another/): Donald Trump warned that the US would use overwhelming force against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Act Of Aggression': India Slams Pakistan's Air Strikes On Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/act-of-aggression-india-slams-pakistans-air-strikes-on-afghanistan/): India condemned Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan, killing 16 civilians and injuring 15. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it aggression.
- [Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/hunger-is-looming-over-yemen-urgent-action-is-needed/): We can still avert starvation even as the country faces the worst outlook in years. 
- [Vatican envoy visits Lebanese church after priest killed in shelling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/vatican-envoy-visits-lebanese-church-after-priest-killed-in-shelling/): The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.
- [270 Rockets, Artillery Shells In 48 Hours: Why Pakistan And Afghanistan Are In 'Open War'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/270-rockets-artillery-shells-in-48-hours-why-pakistan-and-afghanistan-are-in-open-war/): Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have surged again with Islamabad firing over 270 rockets fired into the Kunar Province.
- [Trump's 'Racist Hate Speech' And Crackdown On Immigration Violate Human Rights: UN Panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trumps-racist-hate-speech-and-crackdown-on-immigration-violate-human-rights-un-panel/): A U.N. panel criticized U.S. President Trump for racist hate speech and immigration crackdowns, urging policy reviews and humane treatment for migrants.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iranians Joke Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is ‘AI-Generated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-iranians-joke-irans-new-supreme-leader-is-ai-generated/): As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, US reported Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured but the latter’s absence raises questions amid reported doctored images.
- ['Entering Decisive Phase’: Israeli Defence Minister's Evaluation After 2 Weeks Of Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/entering-decisive-phase-israeli-defence-ministers-evaluation-after-2-weeks-of-iran-war/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the war with Iran is in a “decisive phase” as US and Israel intensify strikes. Over 1,500 deaths in Iran, 10-13 in Israel.
- [Who Is Taylor Brown? Zohran Mamdani Picks Trans Woman To Head NYC’s First LGBTQIA+ Affairs Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/who-is-taylor-brown-zohran-mamdani-picks-trans-woman-to-head-nycs-first-lgbtqia-affairs-office/): New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani established the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, appointing Taylor Brown as the first transgender leader of a NYC office.
- [Shehbaz Sharif Orders Major Pay Cuts At Pakistan’s State Firms. Reason? Iran War Fuel Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/shehbaz-sharif-orders-major-pay-cuts-at-pakistans-state-firms-reason-iran-war-fuel-shock/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif approved 5-30% salary cuts for state-owned enterprise employees to ease economic strain from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, raising energy prices.
- [Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/smoke-rises-from-fujairah-oil-facility-in-uae/): Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE
- [Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/fire-and-damage-after-strike-on-us-embassy-compound-in-baghdad/): A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex.
- [Why is Iran’s Kharg Island important?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/why-is-irans-kharg-island-important/): US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
- [Who Is Sameerah Munshi? Sole Muslim Woman On Trump's Religious Panel Quits Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/who-is-sameerah-munshi-sole-muslim-woman-on-trumps-religious-panel-quits-over-iran-war/): Sameerah Munshi, the only Muslim woman on the White House Religious Liberty Commission, resigned over the Trump administration’s military intervention in Iran.
- [Tit-For-Tat Entry Spat: Brazil Bars Trump Adviser From Visit After US Denies Visa To Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/tit-for-tat-entry-spat-brazil-bars-trump-adviser-from-visit-after-us-denies-visa-to-minister/): Brazil’s President revoked US official Darren Beattie’s visa after the US revoked Brazilian officials’ visas last year. Beattie was denied access to visit Bolsonaro in prison.
- [No Ceasefire Without Victory: IRGC’s Rezaei Vows 'Definite Outcome' In West Asia | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/no-ceasefire-without-victory-irgcs-rezaei-vows-definite-outcome-in-west-asia-exclusive-details/): The Iranian regime now appears committed to a war of attrition designed to test the endurance of American military and economic interests in West Asia
- [India releases Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/india-releases-ladakh-activist-sonam-wangchuk-after-six-months-in-jail/): Wangchuk was jailed for demanding either Ladakh’s full statehood or constitutional protections for tribal communities.
- [Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/two-indian-ships-cross-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-says-it-allowed-passage/): Iran’s envoy to New Delhi says Tehran allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait in rare exception to the blockade.
- [Moment car slams into Muslim woman in broad daylight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/moment-car-slams-into-muslim-woman-in-broad-daylight/): CCTV shows the moment a car hits a Muslim woman in broad daylight in southeast London before the driver speeds away.
- [Former Prince Andrew, Ex-UK Envoy Seen In Bathrobes With Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/former-prince-andrew-ex-uk-envoy-seen-in-bathrobes-with-jeffrey-epstein/): The photo reportedly was taken in Martha’s Vineyard in the US and is believed to have been taken between 1999 and 2000.
- [Pakistan President Zardari Says Afghan Taliban Crossed ‘Red Line’ With Drone Attacks On Civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/pakistan-president-zardari-says-afghan-taliban-crossed-red-line-with-drone-attacks-on-civilians/): The Afghan Taliban accused Pakistan of airstrikes in Kabul, killing six civilians. Afghanistan retaliated by targeting Pakistani military sites. China urged peace.
- [‘Horizontal Escalation’: Why US-Israel War With Iran Could Become Very Costly For The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/horizontal-escalation-why-us-israel-war-with-iran-could-become-very-costly-for-the-world/): Israel-US war with Iran: Trump and Netanyahu killed Ali Khamenei, but Iran’s regime and uranium stockpile remain. Tehran’s “horizontal escalation” threatens global stability.
- [Eloped To Marry, Stuck In Conflict: Amsterdam Couple Stranded In Maldives Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/eloped-to-marry-stuck-in-conflict-amsterdam-couple-stranded-in-maldives-amid-west-asia-war/): Having returned from their dreamy wedding — involving a luxurious five-star property, and a walkway with soft rose petals — the couple was facing a far less pleasant scenario. 
- [‘Effects Will Last Decades’: How Iran War Could Iran War Could Undermine US Military Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/effects-will-last-decades-how-iran-war-could-iran-war-could-undermine-us-military-edge/): Analysts warn the US lacks a clear objective in its conflict with Iran, risking long-term impacts. Trump’s approach and reduced agency coordination complicate the response.
- [The battle on the propaganda front intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/the-battle-on-the-propaganda-front-intensifies/): As the US and Israel battle to control the story of their war against Iran, their messaging gets harder to defend.
- [Family pulled from the rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/family-pulled-from-the-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-on-tehran/): Video shows rescue teams rescuing families from under the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Tehra
- [Sandstorm hits Gaza, impacting displaced Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/sandstorm-hits-gaza-impacting-displaced-palestinians/): Sandstorm hits Gaza, impacting displaced Palestinians
- [Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 driver to take ‌Grand Prix pole position](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/kimi-antonelli-becomes-youngest-f1-driver-to-take-grand-prix-pole-position/): Italian teenager breaks an 18-year-old record in China to become the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history.
- [Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel’s genocide in Gaza amid wider war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/another-5-palestinians-killed-in-israels-genocide-in-gaza-amid-wider-war/): Israeli forces carry out daily attacks on besieged Gaza, as humanitarian conditions amid Iran war worsen.
- [Israel Planning 'Massive' Invasion Of Southern Lebanon To Dismantle Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/israel-planning-massive-invasion-of-southern-lebanon-to-dismantle-hezbollah/): Israel plans a major ground invasion of southern Lebanon to push Hezbollah from the border and destroy its weapons. The IDF has started targeted raids.
- [Why A Tourist Was Charged Under Cybercrime Laws In Dubai Amid West Asia Crisis Over A Video?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/why-a-tourist-was-charged-under-cybercrime-laws-in-dubai-amid-west-asia-crisis-over-a-video/): A 60-year-old British tourist in Dubai faces charges under UAE cybercrime laws for allegedly filming Iranian missiles over the city.
- [Meet Merops: The AI Hunter Turning Iran’s Shahed Suicide Drones Into Sitting Ducks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/meet-merops-the-ai-hunter-turning-irans-shahed-suicide-drones-into-sitting-ducks/): The Merops first caught the attention of global military strategists during its extensive use by Ukrainian forces to counter the ‘swarm’ tactics of Russian-deployed munitions
- ['World Cannot Afford To Lose...': Kremlin Says Global Markets In Dire Need Of Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/world-cannot-afford-to-lose-kremlin-says-global-markets-in-dire-need-of-russian-oil/): The Kremlin stressed the need for Russian oil for global stability amid the West Asia crisis.
- [Trump Rejects Putin’s Offer To Move Iran’s Enriched Uranium To Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/trump-rejects-putins-offer-to-move-irans-enriched-uranium-to-russia-report/): US President Trump rejected Russian President Putin’s proposal to move Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia, warning Moscow against intelligence sharing with Iran.
- [More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/more-than-110-people-killed-in-irans-kurdistan-official/): At least 112 killed in US-Israel attacks on Iran’s Kurdistan province, with 969 injured, local officials say.
- [Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-teams-start-lineups/): Manchester United host Aston Villa on Sunday in the EPL as both battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
- [Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/four-killed-in-southern-lebanon-apartment-after-reported-israeli-attack/): Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
- [Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf, slams aggression on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/hamas-urges-iran-to-halt-attacks-on-gulf-slams-aggression-on-tehran/): The Palestinian group calls for end to Gulf attacks while supporting Tehran’s right to defend against Israel and US.
- [China edge Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/china-edge-taiwan-2-0-in-extra-time-to-reach-womens-asian-cup-semifinals/): Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
- [After Urging Iranians To Rise Up, Trump Says Overthrowing Regime A ‘Very Big Hurdle’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/after-urging-iranians-to-rise-up-trump-says-overthrowing-regime-a-very-big-hurdle/): Trump said Iranian people without weapons would struggle to remove the regime.
- [First Crack In Iran-Hamas Axis? Militant Group Calls On Tehran To Avoid Gulf Targets | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/first-crack-in-iran-hamas-axis-militant-group-calls-on-tehran-to-avoid-gulf-targets-exclusive/): Sources say Hamas’s unusual public appeal is largely driven by concerns over its financial and diplomatic lifelines in the Gulf region
- [Pakistan Fires Over 270 Rockets Into Afghanistan’s Kunar Province As Cross-Border Clashes Intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/pakistan-fires-over-270-rockets-into-afghanistans-kunar-province-as-cross-border-clashes-intensify/): Pakistan and Afghanistan have been in open conflict since 21 February.
- [‘Kill the people’: How men were left to starve in a South African gold mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/kill-the-people-how-men-were-left-to-starve-in-a-south-african-gold-mine/): Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline.
- [Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/14/indian-owned-sunrisers-face-backlash-after-signing-pakistans-abrar-ahmed/): Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners.
- [Fire Breaks Out Near Dubai Airport After Drone Strike, Flight Operations Suspended | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fire-breaks-out-near-dubai-airport-after-drone-strike-flight-operations-suspended-video/): Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended flight operations as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff.
- [Missiles Over Dubai: How The Iran War Has Pierced The Safety Bubble Of Gulf's Safest City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/missiles-over-dubai-how-the-iran-war-has-pierced-the-safety-bubble-of-gulfs-safest-city/): The metropolis faces a test not just of its security infra, but of the idea that has defined it for decades—a sanctuary of stability in one of the most volatile neighbourhoods
- [Trump Warns Media Over ‘Fake’ War Reports, Claims ‘Iran Using AI To Fabricate Attacks On US Assets’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-warns-media-over-fake-war-reports-claims-iran-using-ai-to-fabricate-attacks-on-us-assets/): Iran War News: Donald Trump said reports of damaged US refuelling aircraft and a burning American aircraft carrier were fabricated and amplified by “fake news” media outlets.
- [Trump Says 'Iran Wants To Negotiate Badly' To End War; Tehran Signals No Rush For A Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-says-iran-wants-to-negotiate-badly-to-end-war-tehran-signals-no-rush-for-a-deal/): Trump said he had deliberately held back from negotiations, arguing that Iran’s leadership was too weakened and fragmented to engage meaningfully.
- [US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-israeli-strike-pounds-city-of-hamadan-iran/): Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran.
- [‘Dialogue Is Yielding Results’: Jaishankar Hails Talks With Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/dialogue-is-yielding-results-jaishankar-hails-talks-with-iran-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/): EAM Jaishankar said that New Delhi believes it is more productive to “reason and coordinate” with Iran rather than avoid engagement.
- [Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/iran-war-live-tehran-rejects-trump-claim-on-talks-fire-near-dubai-airport/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.
- [First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/first-face-of-al-jazeera-jamal-rayyan-dies-at-73/): Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.
- [What’s the impact of the Iran war on China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/whats-the-impact-of-the-iran-war-on-china/): The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened.
- [Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/israeli-attacks-kill-13-in-gaza-including-2-children-and-a-pregnant-woman/): Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.
- [Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/muted-response-as-trump-urges-nations-to-escort-ships-through-hormuz-strait/): The US president’s plea for allied naval forces comes as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says, ‘Let him send his ships’.
- [Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/top-trump-adviser-says-iran-war-price-tag-at-12bn-so-far/): Pressure grows on the US president’s administration as war costs spiral and the mission’s endgame remains unclear.
- [Displaced families in Lebanon turn vehicles into rain-soaked shelters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/displaced-families-in-lebanon-turn-vehicles-into-rain-soaked-shelters/): Displaced families in Sidon are turning their vehicles into makeshift shelters, covering them with tarp.
- [A dozen arrests as hundreds attend Al-Quds Day rally in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/a-dozen-arrests-as-hundreds-attend-al-quds-day-rally-in-london/): Police make 12 arrests as demonstrators defy government restrictions to gather on Thames embankment.
- [Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia denies attacks on its oil facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/irans-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia-denies-attacks-on-its-oil-facilities/): Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are ‘progressing naturally’ and he’s in contact with Saudi officials.
- [Oscars 2026 live: Sinners, One Battle After Another race for Academy gold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/oscars-2026-live-sinners-one-battle-after-another-race-for-academy-gold/): Sinners enters tonight’s race with a record 16 Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture and Best Director.
- [What is force majeure and why are some Gulf countries invoking it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/what-is-force-majeure-and-why-are-some-gulf-countries-invoking-it/): Several Gulf energy producers have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments after disruptions to shipping.
- [Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/ukraine-eyes-money-and-tech-in-return-for-middle-east-drone-support/): Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks.
- [Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/jan-egeland-millions-displaced-as-middle-east-conflicts-deepen/): The NRC chief warns millions are fleeing and aid systems are being pushed beyond the breaking point.
- [Video shows dozens of migrants being rescued in the Mediterranean Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/video-shows-dozens-of-migrants-being-rescued-in-the-mediterranean-sea/): More than 120 migrants, including at least 20 minors, were rescued in the central Mediterranean over the past 48 hours.
- [US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/us-senator-van-hollen-trump-has-no-idea-where-this-war-is-going/): Democratic US Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that US-Israel war on Iran ‘is making America and our allies less safe’.
- [Different parties ‘on the rise’ within the anti-Netanyahu right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/different-parties-on-the-rise-within-the-anti-netanyahu-right/): Political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity is fluctuating.
- [Two brothers survive after Israeli troops kill family in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/two-brothers-survive-after-israeli-troops-kill-family-in-occupied-west-bank/): Two Palestinian brothers are the only survivors after Israeli troops killed their parents and two siblings in Tammun.
- [Canada Will Not Join US-Israel Offensive Against Iran, Says PM Mark Carney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/canada-will-not-join-us-israel-offensive-against-iran-says-pm-mark-carney/): Canadian PM Mark Carney stated Canada won’t join US and Israeli military actions against Iran, emphasising the stance on Iran’s nuclear program and terrorism.
- [IEA Countries Plan 400 Million Barrel Emergency Oil Release By End Of March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iea-countries-plan-400-million-barrel-emergency-oil-release-by-end-of-march/): The International Energy Agency will release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves by March’s end to offset losses from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
- [Why is NYC’s Mamdani facing criticism over response to attacks on wife?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/why-is-nycs-mamdani-facing-criticism-over-response-to-attacks-on-wife/): Mayor’s wife criticised for past work related to Palestine, while Mamdani’s response rebuked by some supporters.
- [High Oil Prices Could Slow Global Economic Growth In 2026, Warns Ex-IMF Chief Gita Gopinath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/high-oil-prices-could-slow-global-economic-growth-in-2026-warns-ex-imf-chief-gita-gopinath/): Gita Gopinath warns rising oil prices from the Iran conflict could slow global growth and increase inflation.
- ['If Trump Wants To': US Ambassador Says Washington Has Forces To Seize Iran's Enriched Uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/if-trump-wants-to-us-ambassador-says-washington-has-forces-to-seize-irans-enriched-uranium/): Mike Waltz, US Ambassador to the UN, said Washington can seize nuclear weapons, with Trump deciding whether the country will move to seize Iran’s enriched uranium.
- [‘No Plan To Recover Them’: Iran Says Nuclear Material Under Rubble After Strikes, Signals IAEA Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/no-plan-to-recover-them-iran-says-nuclear-material-under-rubble-after-strikes-signals-iaea-role/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said attacks damaged nuclear facilities, burying enriched material under debris.
- [‘Violence Cannot Bring Peace’: Pope Leo Again Urges Ceasefire In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/violence-cannot-bring-peace-pope-leo-again-urges-ceasefire-in-iran-war/): Pope Leo XIV urged a Middle East ceasefire, calling for dialogue over violence. He highlighted Lebanon’s crisis and condemned civilian attacks.
- [Iran FM Says Countries Approached Tehran For Strait Of Hormuz Access, Stays Tight-Lipped On Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-fm-says-countries-approached-tehran-for-strait-of-hormuz-access-stays-tight-lipped-on-names/): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran is open to talks with countries to ensure the safe passage of their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [IDF Says Michigan Synagogue Attacker’s Brother Was Hezbollah Commander Killed In Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/idf-says-michigan-synagogue-attackers-brother-was-hezbollah-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike/): The IDF reported Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Ghazali, brother of Michigan synagogue attacker Ayman Ghazali, was killed in an Israeli strike.
- [Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/jamal-rayyan-the-first-face-of-al-jazeera-dies-at-73/): The Palestinian presenter delivered the network’s first-ever bulletin when it went on air in 1996.
- [Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1  to tighten hold on third place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/manchester-united-beat-aston-villa-3-1-to-tighten-hold-on-third-place/): Bruno Fernandes reaches 100 assists in all competitions after setting up two goals in crucial 3-1 win over Villa.
- ['Could Be Sooner Than That': US Energy Secretary Says War With Iran Would End In 'Next Few Weeks'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/could-be-sooner-than-that-us-energy-secretary-says-war-with-iran-would-end-in-next-few-weeks/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects the US-Iran war to end in “a few weeks”.
- [Sri Lanka Relaunches QR-Based Fuel System Amid West Asia Crisis | What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/sri-lanka-relaunches-qr-based-fuel-system-amid-west-asia-crisis-what-is-it/): Sri Lanka reintroduced the National Fuel Pass (QR code) to manage fuel distribution amid West Asia tensions.
- [Iran Ramps Up Drone Attacks On Gulf: Do These Countries Have Enough Interceptor Missiles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-ramps-up-drone-attacks-on-gulf-do-these-countries-have-enough-interceptor-missiles/): The air defence systems in the Gulf, though technically superior and working “exactly as intended” as per US, are being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Iranian strikes
- ['They Said I'm What?' Coffee in Hand, Netanyahu Laughs Off His Death Rumours In New Video | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/they-said-im-what-coffee-in-hand-netanyahu-laughs-off-his-death-rumours-in-new-video-watch/): Israeli PM Netanyahu dismissed rumours of his death in an Iranian strike, joking in a video while sipping coffee.
- [Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/moment-iranian-missile-hits-tel-aviv/): CCTV footage released by Israeli police shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a street in Tel Aviv.
- [Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/trump-calls-for-naval-coalition-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-can-it-work/): Analysts say US president’s solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.
- [Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/strategic-oil-release-may-calm-markets-but-cannot-fix-hormuz-disruption/): Record oil release steadies markets, but war-driven disruption in the Strait of Hormuz keeps energy supplies uncertain.
- [Houthis’ ‘Finger Is On The Trigger’, But Why Hasn’t Iran’s Yemen Ally Entered The War Yet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/houthis-finger-is-on-the-trigger-but-why-hasnt-irans-yemen-ally-entered-the-war-yet/): On March 5, Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi said his group was ready to strike at any moment
- [‘Thousands Of Targets Ahead’: IDF Says Israel Planning Three More Weeks Of Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/thousands-of-targets-ahead-idf-says-israel-planning-three-more-weeks-of-strikes-on-iran/): The IDF will continue its campaign against Iran for three more weeks, targeting thousands of sites. Hezbollah’s involvement has led Israel to deploy more troops north.
- [Blaze Erupts, Smoke Rises: Iranian Missile Hits Residential Area In Central Israel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/blaze-erupts-smoke-rises-iranian-missile-hits-residential-area-in-central-israel-watch/): CCTV shows Iranian missiles hitting Central Israel, causing a massive blaze, followed by plumes of smoke.
- [US Admiral Brad Cooper: The ‘Diplomat In Uniform’ Handling Trump’s Epic Fury Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/us-admiral-brad-cooper-the-diplomat-in-uniform-handling-trumps-epic-fury-against-iran/): Brad Cooper is the man behind the US mission: The US Admiral has integrated advanced AI tools and space-based assets to process battlefield data in real-time
- [Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis, Jaishankar Speaks With Saudi, UAE Counterparts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/amid-escalating-west-asia-crisis-jaishankar-speaks-with-saudi-uae-counterparts/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, UAE on West Asia tensions and rising oil prices.
- [What do the first two weeks of the war on Iran portend for the future?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/what-do-the-first-two-weeks-of-the-war-on-iran-portend-for-the-future/): New, critical dynamics are emerging in the region that could reshape it in dramatic ways.
- [Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/captain-of-irans-womens-team-withdraws-australia-asylum-bid-state-media/): Zahra Ghanbari is fifth football player to withdraw her request after seven squad members sought asylum in Australia.
- [Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/spain-v-argentina-finalissima-match-in-qatar-cancelled-amid-conflict/): The fixture, part of the Qatar Football Festival, has been cancelled amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [‘Oppose Terrorist Schemes’: Iran Security Chief Claims ‘Epstein Network’ Plotting 9/11-Style Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/oppose-terrorist-schemes-iran-security-chief-claims-epstein-network-plotting-9-11-style-attack/): Ali Larijani claimed Jeffrey Epstein’s network plans a 9/11-style attack to blame Iran. He emphasized Iran opposes terrorism and defends against US and Israeli aggression.
- [Indian Oil Tanker Sails From Terminal Near Strait Of Hormuz Day After Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/indian-oil-tanker-sails-from-terminal-near-strait-of-hormuz-day-after-drone-attack/): The Indian-flagged vessel Jag Laadki, with 80,800 metric tonnes of UAE Murban crude oil, left Fujairah for India after a drone attack. All Indian seafarers are safe.
- [ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/icc-judge-says-us-sanctions-left-her-without-bank-cards-and-google-accounts/): An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.
- [France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/france-offers-to-broker-lebanon-israel-talks-what-do-we-know/): Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids.
- [Keisuke Honda loses US advertising deal over Iran support at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/keisuke-honda-loses-us-advertising-deal-over-iran-support-at-world-cup/): Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.
- [Salary Cuts To Trip Ban, How Middle-East Crisis Has Pushed Pakistan Into Austerity Drive | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/salary-cuts-to-trip-ban-how-middle-east-crisis-has-pushed-pakistan-into-austerity-drive-exclusive/): From 30% salary cut to ban on international trips by officials, News18 accesses exclusive documents on the measures in place
- [Iranian govt reveals scale of civilian casualties from US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iranian-govt-reveals-scale-of-civilian-casualties-from-us-israeli-strikes/): Govt spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says US-Israeli strikes have damaged more than 42,000 civilian sites across Iran.
- [Oscars 2026: Nominees, predictions, start time and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/oscars-2026-nominees-predictions-start-time-and-how-to-watch/): The 98th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre, with the ceremony set to start at 23:00 GMT.
- [‘We killed dogs’: Israeli troops kill two children, parents in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/we-killed-dogs-israeli-troops-kill-two-children-parents-in-west-bank/): Each person shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two other children of the deceased couple sustain injuries.
- [How Trump’s unchecked power has changed the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/how-trumps-unchecked-power-has-changed-the-world/): Diplomatic norms, law and institutions have proven no hindrance to the US president. Can he really do anything he wants?
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Aston Villa – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/live-manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as high flyers United and Villa face off.
- [Overnight Israeli attacks kill four people in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/overnight-israeli-attacks-kill-four-people-in-lebanon/): Lebanese media and authorities report deadly attacks as efforts continue to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
- [Iran claims US and Israel using copycat ‘Lucas’ drones to frame it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-claims-us-and-israel-using-copycat-lucas-drones-to-frame-it/): Iran claims US and Israel using copycat ‘Lucas’ drones to frame it for regional attacks.
- [Why Iran Is Open To ‘Complete End To The War’ On Day 16: 3 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/why-iran-is-open-to-complete-end-to-the-war-on-day-16-3-reasons-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: What happened on Day 16? Why did Iran say so? What are Tehran’s demands? Will it be easy to end the war? Will US and Israel agree?
- [Trump says US may hit Iran’s Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/trump-says-us-may-hit-irans-kharg-island-again-just-for-fun/): US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz.
- [Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli wins first F1 in China; Russell second](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/mercedes-teenager-kimi-antonelli-wins-first-f1-in-china-russell-second/): The 19-year-old converts his pole position into a historic win to consolidate Mercedes’s hold early in the F1 season.
- [US, China hold trade talks in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/us-china-hold-trade-talks-in-paris-to-clear-path-to-trump-xi-summit/): The world’s two largest economies trying to hash out trade issues before US President Trump is expected to visit China.
- [Thousands in Paris protest military actions in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/thousands-in-paris-protest-military-actions-in-iran-lebanon-and-palestine/): Thousands in Paris protest military operations in the Middle East. One of more than 85 protests across France.
- [Iran’s ‘Orphan Pearl’ Kharg Island Is Precious For The World Too: Why Trump Must Spare It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/irans-orphan-pearl-kharg-island-is-precious-for-the-world-too-why-trump-must-spare-it/): Can US destroy Kharg Island? Why it matters? Why is it the “crown jewel” or “orphan pearl” of Iran? Will destroying Kharg island impact global oil economy? News18 explains
- [Dramatic Footage Shows Iran Space Facility Obliterated In US-Israel Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/dramatic-footage-shows-iran-space-facility-obliterated-in-us-israel-strike/): As the Iran war entered Day 16, US President Donald Trump said he was not ready to strike a deal with Iran to end the conflict.
- [Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto calls for an end to the war in Iran & Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/al-quds-day-rally-in-toronto-calls-for-an-end-to-the-war-in-iran-lebanon/): Demonstrators gathered in Toronto for Al-Quds Day, denouncing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon.
- [Activists rally outside White House against war with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/activists-rally-outside-white-house-against-war-with-iran/): Activists rally outside White House against war with Iran
- [MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/motogp-postpones-qatar-grand-prix-due-to-middle-east-conflict/): The Qatar GP, scheduled for April 10-12, has been rescheduled for November amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 16 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-16-of-us-israel-attacks/): Israel and US attacks on Isfahan kills 15 people as Tehran carries out retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf countries.
- [‘Dubai Is Safe’: UAE Scrambles To Protect Its Peaceful Image Amid Iran Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/dubai-is-safe-uae-scrambles-to-protect-its-peaceful-image-amid-iran-attacks/): Iran has fired more than 1,800 missiles and drones at the Emirates, more than at any other country during the conflict.
- [Tehran Welcomes Any Initiative That Leads To Complete End Of War: Iranian Foreign Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/tehran-welcomes-any-initiative-that-leads-to-complete-end-of-war-iranian-foreign-minister/): Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will welcome any initiative that leads to a “complete end of the war”, Reuters reported citing state media
- [Anti-war protest held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/anti-war-protest-held-in-tel-aviv-criticising-israels-attacks-on-iran/): A small anti-war protest was held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran.
- [Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou’s 42-year rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/republic-of-congo-votes-in-election-that-could-extend-sassous-42-year-rule/): Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
- [Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/smoke-rises-over-beiruts-southern-suburbs/): Smoke rises from Beirut’s southern suburbs as the Middle East war enters its third week.
- [Minab: When the world’s most precise missile chose a classroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/minab-when-the-worlds-most-precise-missile-chose-a-classroom/): Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes, and those responsible need to be held to account.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Alive But Severely Injured, Communication Restricted: Indian Intel Report | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/mojtaba-khamenei-alive-but-severely-injured-communication-restricted-indian-intel-report-exclusive/): Sources said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are mediating Mojtaba Khamenei’s messages during his restricted movement
- [7 Indian Pilgrims Killed After Bus Plunges Into Gorge In Nepal’s Gorkha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/7-indian-pilgrims-killed-after-bus-plunges-into-gorge-in-nepals-gorkha/): Seven Indian pilgrims died after a micro-bus plunged into a gorge in Gorkha, Nepal, returning from Manakamana Temple. Seven others were injured and sent to Chitwan Medical College.
- [Iran Arrests 20 People Accused Of ‘Spying’ For Israel As West Asia Conflict Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/iran-arrests-20-people-accused-of-spying-for-israel-as-west-asia-conflict-intensifies/): The suspects are accused of sending location details of Iran’s military and security assets to Israel.
- [Can US President Trump Secure Strait Of Hormuz With Global Show Of Force Against Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/can-us-president-trump-secure-strait-of-hormuz-with-global-show-of-force-against-iran/): Trump has come with a plan involving other countries to secure Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel-Iran war: Which countries may join in? How is Iran fighting back? News18 explains
- [Medvedev ends Alcaraz’s winning run, sets up Sinner final at Indian Wells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/medvedev-ends-alcarazs-winning-run-sets-up-sinner-final-at-indian-wells/): Medvedev, who arrived in the US after leaving the UAE via Oman amid Iranian attacks. ends the world no 1’s 16-match run.
- [‘Biggest Surprise I Had’: Donald Trump On Iran's Attack On Gulf Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/biggest-surprise-i-had-donald-trump-on-irans-attack-on-gulf-nations/): Iran launched missiles and drones at several countries in the Gulf region during the conflict, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
- [Moment Of Gold With The Star: Dubai Jeweller Meets Amitabh Bachchan On Deewaar’s 51st Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/moment-of-gold-with-the-star-dubai-jeweller-meets-amitabh-bachchan-on-deewaars-51st-anniversary/): Anil Dhanak, founder of Kanz Jewels, presented a specially created canvas artwork depicting Bachchan’s iconic 1975 look from Deewaar
- [Cars were burned and overturned by shrapnel in Tel Aviv district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/cars-were-burned-and-overturned-by-shrapnel-in-tel-aviv-district/): Cars were seen burned and one overturned in in Tel Aviv district caused by shrapnel after a wave of Iranian missiles.
- [Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/vietnam-holds-general-election-93-candidates-from-ruling-communist-party/): Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates ⁠almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
- [Panic In Israel As Iranian Missiles Slip Past Air Defences; Iraq's Erbil Refinery Ablaze In Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/panic-in-israel-as-iranian-missiles-slip-past-air-defences-iraqs-erbil-refinery-ablaze-in-strikes/): Footage circulating online shows Tel Aviv is facing a serious threat, with civilians rushing to shelters as the attacks continue.
- [‘If Still Alive…’: Iran Revolutionary Guards Vow To Pursue 'Child Killer' Netanyahu Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/if-still-alive-iran-revolutionary-guards-vow-to-pursue-child-killer-netanyahu-amid-war/): Iranian forces launched heavy missiles at industrial areas in Tel Aviv, claiming the attacks caused casualties and triggered ambulance sirens across the city.
- [After CISCE, CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams In West Asia Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/after-cisce-cbse-cancels-class-12-board-exams-in-west-asia-amid-iran-war/): The exams scheduled from 16 March to 10 April for CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE stand cancelled.
- [FPV drone slams into US military base in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/fpv-drone-slams-into-us-military-base-in-iraq/): Iraq’s Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah has released drone video from an attack on the US’s Victory Base in Baghdad.
- [As Syria marks 15 years since anti-Assad uprising, security issues remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/as-syria-marks-15-years-since-anti-assad-uprising-security-issues-remain/): Syrians celebrate the start of the 2011 uprising that, in 2024, put an end to Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
- [North Korea Tests Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launchers As US–South Korea Drills Begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/north-korea-tests-nuclear-capable-rocket-launchers-as-us-south-korea-drills-begin/): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the testing of the multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) on Saturday, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
- [‘Confused Policy…’: UAE Rejects Iran's Claims Of Territory Use In US Strikes On Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/confused-policy-uae-rejects-irans-claims-of-territory-use-in-us-strikes-on-kharg-island/): Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President, said in a post on X that the allegation made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was baseless and misdirected.
- [Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/former-cia-chief-reveals-early-knowledge-of-israeli-attack-plans/): Former CIA chief David Petraeus says the US attacked Iran to scuttle its ability to defend itself against Israel.
- [Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/barrage-of-us-israeli-strikes-target-isfahan/): A US-Israeli strike on a factory in Isfahan has killed least 15 people, according to Iranian media.
- [Funeral procession for influential Iranian defence chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/funeral-procession-for-influential-iranian-defence-chief/): Iran has held a funeral for the country’s most influential defence figure, Ali Shamkhani.
- [Pentagon Confirms Identities Of Six Airmen Killed In Iraq Aircraft Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/pentagon-confirms-identities-of-six-airmen-killed-in-iraq-aircraft-crash/): According to the US military, the crew members were on board a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
- [US Base In Iraq Hit By Drone Strike As Iran War Spreads To Neighbouring Countries | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/15/us-base-in-iraq-hit-by-drone-strike-as-iran-war-spreads-to-neighbouring-countries-watch/): The US Embassy in Baghdad was also attacked as the war with Iran entered its third week on Saturday. The war in Iran has clearly spread into Iraq.
- [Trump Faces Backlash After Fundraiser Email Uses Photo From Ceremony For US Troops Killed In Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-faces-backlash-after-fundraiser-email-uses-photo-from-ceremony-for-us-troops-killed-in-kuwait/): The photograph used in the email showed Trump saluting during a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
- [‘We’re Fine For Now’: US Treasury Secretary As Iranian, Indian, Chinese Ships Pass Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/were-fine-for-now-us-treasury-secretary-as-iranian-indian-chinese-ships-pass-through-hormuz/): The United States has permitted some Iranian oil tankers to leave the Strait of Hormuz, as global shipping resumes despite West Asia conflicts, according to US Treasury Secretary.
- [From Japan To Australia, US Allies Show Hesitation Over Trump’s Call To Deploy Warships In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/from-japan-to-australia-us-allies-show-hesitation-over-trumps-call-to-deploy-warships-in-hormuz/): Countries responded cautiously to Trump’s call to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Japan, South Korea, and Denmark are reviewing options, while others ruled out military involvement.
- [Sri Lanka Declares Wednesday Holiday, Moves To 4-Day Work Week Amid Fuel Shortage Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/sri-lanka-declares-wednesday-holiday-moves-to-4-day-work-week-amid-fuel-shortage-fears/): Sri Lanka announced a four-day workweek with Wednesdays as public holidays starting March 18 due to potential fuel shortages from the West Asia war.
- [Starmer Says UK Taking ‘All Necessary Measures’ To Avoid Fuel Rationing Amid Iran Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/starmer-says-uk-taking-all-necessary-measures-to-avoid-fuel-rationing-amid-iran-crisis/): UK PM Keir Starmer said Britain is taking “all necessary measures” to avoid fuel rationing amid the Iran crisis, emphasizing reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/iran-officials-tout-trump-burning-celebration-amid-battle-of-narratives/): Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.
- [Qatar Airways announces ‘limited’ flights to and from Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/qatar-airways-announces-limited-flights-to-and-from-doha/): Airline says limited number of flights will operate as of March 18 between Qatari capital and dozens of destinations.
- [Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/is-russia-benefitting-from-the-iran-war/): The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.
- [‘Reflect On Attacks On Hindu Temples In US’: India’s Sharp Retort To USCIRF Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/reflect-on-attacks-on-hindu-temples-in-us-indias-sharp-retort-to-uscirf-report/): India criticized the USCIRF report for presenting a “distorted and selective picture” and recommended sanctions against RSS and R&AW. MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal rejected the bias.
- [Red Sea’s Yanbu An Option, But Can’t Fully Replace Oil Chokepoint Strait of Hormuz: 5 Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/red-seas-yanbu-an-option-but-cant-fully-replace-oil-chokepoint-strait-of-hormuz-5-reasons-why/): US-Israel-Iran war: In global oil markets, Yanbu and the Strait of Hormuz represent Saudi Arabia’s “back door” and “front door”
- ['Stop Attacks Immediately': Qatar Accuses Iran Of Targeting Civilian Areas, Calls For Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/stop-attacks-immediately-qatar-accuses-iran-of-targeting-civilian-areas-calls-for-diplomacy/): Iran has launched strikes on US-linked sites and some civilian targets in Gulf countries since Washington and Israel began air attacks on Iranian territory on February 28.
- [Qatar calls on Iran to stop Gulf attacks, urges diplomatic solution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/qatar-calls-on-iran-to-stop-gulf-attacks-urges-diplomatic-solution/): Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas as he calls for de-escalation.
- [US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-says-it-has-destroyed-iran-missile-capacity-how-is-iran-still-shooting/): Despite degraded launch capabilities, Iran has enough missiles to fire strategically, keep region on edge, say experts.
- [Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/kenya-and-russia-agree-no-kenyans-will-be-recruited-for-ukraine-war/): Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.
- [EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/eu-leaders-reject-military-involvement-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-war-on-iran/): Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.
- ['Step Up, Do More': Trump Pushes European, Arab Allies To Help Reopen Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/step-up-do-more-trump-pushes-european-arab-allies-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): President Trump discussed re-opening the Strait of Hormuz with European, Gulf, and Arab allies. US Press Secretary urged NATO to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.
- [Jaishankar Meets EU Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen, Discusses Trade Deal, Ukraine And West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/jaishankar-meets-eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-discusses-trade-deal-ukraine-and-west-asia/): Minister S Jaishankar met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to strengthen India-EU ties, focusing on the Free Trade Agreement and global conflicts.
- [‘Nothing To Do With Hormuz Commitment’: US On Possible Delay Of Trump-Xi Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/nothing-to-do-with-hormuz-commitment-us-on-possible-delay-of-trump-xi-meeting/): A meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may be postponed due to the Iran conflict, confirmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- [Qatar insists Iran is targeting civilian areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/qatar-insists-iran-is-targeting-civilian-areas/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says Iranian attacks have targeted residential areas.
- [The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/the-us-israeli-strategy-against-iran-is-working-here-is-why/): Every aspect of Iran’s ability to project regional power is being successfully degraded.
- [Israel Says Ready To End Hostilities Against Iran On One Condition: 'Future Will Be Brighter If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/israel-says-ready-to-end-hostilities-against-iran-on-one-condition-future-will-be-brighter-if/): Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that in the last few days, Israel consulted “diplomatic channels”, including its partners the US and countries in the region.
- [Germany: Iran War 'Has Nothing To Do With NATO,' Says Merz's Spokesman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/germany-iran-war-has-nothing-to-do-with-nato-says-merzs-spokesman/): Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman stated that the US-Israel war on Iran is not NATO’s war. Germany will not participate militarily despite US pressure.
- [China Once Again Pushes For Ceasefire Between Afghanistan And Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/china-once-again-pushes-for-ceasefire-between-afghanistan-and-pakistan-exclusive/): China has been actively mediating between Afghanistan and Pakistan amid ongoing tensions along their border.
- [In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/in-lebanon-israel-is-using-occupation-as-negotiating-tool-say-analysts/): Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement crisis to dictate ceasefire terms, say experts.
- [South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/south-korean-protesters-criticise-trump-over-hormuz-security-demand/): Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Quran echoes loudly as Palestinian reciters gather in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/quran-echoes-loudly-as-palestinian-reciters-gather-in-gaza/): Quran memorisers in Gaza overcome devastation from war, reciting the holy book as a source of hope and strength.
- [Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/strait-of-hormuz-which-countries-ships-has-iran-allowed-safe-passage-to/): Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Shut For Enemies And Those Supporting Their Aggression: Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/strait-of-hormuz-shut-for-enemies-and-those-supporting-their-aggression-iran/): The Foreign Minister said states not party to the war have been able to transit their vessels through the strait with coordination and permission from Iran’s armed forces.
- [Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Tells Trump To 'Keep Hitting Iran Hard': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-tells-trump-to-keep-hitting-iran-hard-report/): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Trump to “continue hitting the Iranians hard” amid the US-Israel war, which has killed over 2,100 people.
- ['Working With All Allies': UK PM Starmer Calls For Negotiations With Iran To Secure Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/working-with-all-allies-uk-pm-starmer-calls-for-negotiations-with-iran-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz/): UK PM Keir Starmer stressed post-conflict talks with Iran to ease West Asia tensions, urging a collective plan with allies for safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Myanmar parliament dominated by pro-military party convenes after 5 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/myanmar-parliament-dominated-by-pro-military-party-convenes-after-5-years/): New parliament opens for the first time since the 2021 coup after elections that excluded major opposition parties.
- [War on Iran: Can fuel rationing, remote work, short sleeves ease oil woes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/war-on-iran-can-fuel-rationing-remote-work-short-sleeves-ease-oil-woes/): Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.
- [No, MAGA is not divided on the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/no-maga-is-not-divided-on-the-iran-war/): Trump’s supporters remain loyal, even if there are a few loud dissenting voices.
- [Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/iran-still-playing-in-world-cup-2026-despite-withdrawal-rumours-afc-says/): Asian Football Confederation says it hasn’t received any notification of Iran pulling out of upcoming World Cup.
- [Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/destruction-in-beirut-as-bombing-and-mass-displacement-continue/): Neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs have been left in ruins by Israeli bombing attacks.
- [Japan Starts Releasing Oil Reserves After IEA Calls For Coordinated Global Supply Boost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/japan-starts-releasing-oil-reserves-after-iea-calls-for-coordinated-global-supply-boost/): Japan is releasing 26.5 million barrels of private oil reserves to address potential shortages from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, aiming to stabilize fuel prices and supply.
- [The War In Iran Is Quietly Inflating The Price Of Your Cancer Medications](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/the-war-in-iran-is-quietly-inflating-the-price-of-your-cancer-medications/): Strikes on Iran disrupt Gulf air cargo, forcing pharmaceutical companies to reroute medicines through Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Turkey, raising costs and cancer drug prices.
- [Why It Is Not So Easy For US To Change Regime In Iran: Exclusive From Intel Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/why-it-is-not-so-easy-for-us-to-change-regime-in-iran-exclusive-from-intel-note/): According to intel agencies, Mojtaba Khamenei is only a symbolic figure, while the real power now is with the Revolutionary Guard commanders who take security decisions
- [Missiles, Mines & Geography: How Iran's 'Asymmetric Plan' For Hormuz Threatens US Navy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/missiles-mines-geography-how-irans-asymmetric-plan-for-hormuz-threatens-us-navy-exclusive/): Iran’s coastal missile arsenal, including systems such as Noor, Qader, Khalij Fars, and the Hormuz-series, could play a central role in any confrontation
- [Fire at India hospital intensive care unit kills 10 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fire-at-india-hospital-intensive-care-unit-kills-10-people/): Fire in the city of Cuttack likely caused by a short circuit, which is common in India due to poorly maintained wiring.
- [Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League – team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/man-city-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-team-news-start-and-lineups/): Los Blancos travel to Manchester with a quarterfinal spot up for grabs in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase.
- [In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 20,000 children go underground to study](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/in-ukraines-kharkiv-20000-children-go-underground-to-study/): Subway schools provide safety as Russian assaults have killed dozens of children in Ukraine’s second-largest city.
- [Mexico sets world record for biggest football lesson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/mexico-sets-world-record-for-biggest-football-lesson/): Thousands turned Mexico City’s central square into a football pitch in an attempt to set a new Guiness World record.
- [Monastery shelters families fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/monastery-shelters-families-fleeing-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/): Families displaced by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have found shelter at the Saints Peter and Paul Monastery in Qattine
- [‘Vital Trade Route’: China’s First Reaction After Trump Seeks Help To Secure Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/vital-trade-route-chinas-first-reaction-after-trump-seeks-help-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump has also called on nations, including China, to send warships to escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Indian Student Killed By Collegemates In Canada, Family Awaits Body To Perform Last Rites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/indian-student-killed-by-collegemates-in-canada-family-awaits-body-to-perform-last-rites/): The victim had gone to Canada 15 months ago to pursue higher education. Family claims that around 10-12 youths are involved in his alleged killing.
- [Alliance Only On Paper? Pakistan’s Cautious Iran War Response Tests Saudi Defence Pact | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/alliance-only-on-paper-pakistans-cautious-iran-war-response-tests-saudi-defence-pact-exclusive/): Analysts say Pakistan seems unwilling, as a direct military role against Iran would risk retaliation from a nuclear-armed neighbour sharing a sensitive border
- [After Trump's 'Summit Warning', Will Iran War Become Next Flashpoint In US-China Rivalry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/after-trumps-summit-warning-will-iran-war-become-next-flashpoint-in-us-china-rivalry/): The war has pushed the United States to pressure China to take a more active role in stabilising the region
- [Israeli strike on Gaza police kills officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/israeli-strike-on-gaza-police-kills-officers/): An Israeli attack on a police vehicle in central Gaza has killed eight officers including a senior police official.
- [Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/muslims-pray-near-closed-al-aqsa-mosque-on-ramadan-holy-night/): Muslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holiest night of the month of Ramadan.
- [How Israel, the US and Iran deploy covert ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/how-israel-the-us-and-iran-deploy-covert-ops/): Sometimes called sleeper cells, these anonymous agents employ deception to spy, sabotage or kill.
- [Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/displaced-lebanese-shelter-in-schools-stadiums-amid-israeli-attacks/): Israeli attacks displace over 800,000 in Lebanon and kill more than 800, as the UN launches an urgent aid appeal.
- [Israeli military launches ‘limited’ ground operations in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/israeli-military-launches-limited-ground-operations-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli army says its forces are targeting key locations in southern Lebanon, aiming to expand forward defence zones.
- [Vladimir Putin Is The Biggest Winner Of The Iran War. Five Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/vladimir-putin-is-the-biggest-winner-of-the-iran-war-five-reasons-why/): The most immediate benefit for Russia comes from the surge in global oil prices triggered by the conflict
- [‘Oil Will Be $300 A Barrel’: Trump’s 2011 Hormuz Shut Down Prediction Resurfaces Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/oil-will-be-300-a-barrel-trumps-2011-hormuz-shut-down-prediction-resurfaces-amid-iran-war/): Trump’s decade-old prediction has therefore gained renewed attention online, with many experts noting how central the Strait of Hormuz remains to global energy markets.
- [Trump Has ‘Won Iran War’, Then Why Does He Need Foreign Ships To End It? 3 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-has-won-iran-war-then-why-does-he-need-foreign-ships-to-end-it-3-reasons-explained/): US-Israel-Iran war: Trump has “demanded” that seven countries send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the waterway. Why? What has been their response? News18 explains
- [Israel Claims It Destroyed Former Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei's Plane At Tehran Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/israel-claims-it-destroyed-former-iranian-leader-ali-khameneis-plane-at-tehran-airport/): The IDF said the plane had been used by Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials to facilitate military procurement and manage relations with allied “axis” countries.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-17-of-us-israel-attacks/): Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
- [How closing the Strait of Hormuz raises your grocery bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/how-closing-the-strait-of-hormuz-raises-your-grocery-bill/): Closing the Strait of Hormuz raised oil prices. It also raises the cost of bread.
- [The Iran war picture blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/the-iran-war-picture-blackout/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down Planet Labs delaying the publication of its satellite imagery during an active war.
- [Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/map-shows-how-16-days-of-attacks-have-evolved-in-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of attacks, illustrating the targets hit and the weapons used since February 28.
- [Iran's War Machine: Why A Ceasefire With Tehran Could Be Harder Than It Looks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/irans-war-machine-why-a-ceasefire-with-tehran-could-be-harder-than-it-looks/): Iran’s Mosaic Defence doctrine deliberately sidelines central political authority once hostilities begin.
- [US Strikes ‘Military Facilities’ Near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-strikes-military-facilities-near-irans-chabahar-free-trade-zone-report/): The Chabahar Free Trade Zone is located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, close to the border with Pakistan.
- ['Failed Nation': Why Cuba Is Donald Trump's Next Target After Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/failed-nation-why-cuba-is-donald-trumps-next-target-after-iran/): Trump’s remarks come as Cuba grapples with a severe economic and energy crisis, worsened by tighter US pressure and disruptions to its oil supplies.
- [Did You Know Iran’s Crown Jewels Help Back Its Currency? Here’s How It Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/did-you-know-irans-crown-jewels-help-back-its-currency-heres-how-it-works/): The royal jewels of Iran include a remarkable 34-kg solid gold globe studded with over 51,000 gemstones, where emeralds are used to represent the oceans.
- [Starmer Snubs Trump's Hormuz Coalition: UK Refuses To Deploy Warships To Secure Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/starmer-snubs-trumps-hormuz-coalition-uk-refuses-to-deploy-warships-to-secure-strait/): Trump has argued that countries dependent on oil flowing through Hormuz should shoulder responsibility for securing navigation through the vital waterway.
- [US Has A Plan To Seize Iran’s Nuclear Material: Decoding The ‘Largest Special Forces Op In History’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-has-a-plan-to-seize-irans-nuclear-material-decoding-the-largest-special-forces-op-in-history/): US seizure of Iran’s nuclear stockpile not so easy: Experts say such a mission could require a complex combination of elite combat units, specialised engineers & nuclear scientists
- [Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/madagascar-names-anticorruption-chief-as-pm-days-after-cabinet-dissolved/): President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
- [Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/japan-begins-release-of-oil-reserves-as-iran-war-sparks-energy-crisis/): Tokyo’s move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Stop all these wars now’ says Oscar winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/stop-all-these-wars-now-says-oscar-winner/): Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.
- [Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/drone-strike-disrupts-dubai-flights-as-iran-continues-gulf-attacks/): Iran has sought to justify its attacks on Gulf countries, hitting civilian infrastructure as well as US assets.
- [Two Dubai-Bound Emirates Flights Return To Kerala As West Asia Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/two-dubai-bound-emirates-flights-return-to-kerala-as-west-asia-conflict-escalates/): Two Emirates flights from Kerala to Dubai returned after Dubai Airport suspended operations due to a drone-related fire. Flights from Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi landed safely.
- [Netanyahu's Coffee Shop Video AI-Generated? Grok's Claim Fuels Israeli PM's 'Death' Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/netanyahus-coffee-shop-video-ai-generated-groks-claim-fuels-israeli-pms-death-rumours/): Grok claimed the clip was a deepfake, alleging that no real-world event matching the video had taken place.
- [Fujairah Operations Suspended After Drone Attack: Why UAE Port Matters To Global Oil Market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fujairah-operations-suspended-after-drone-attack-why-uae-port-matters-to-global-oil-market/): Fujairah exported more than 1.7 million barrels per day of crude oil and refined fuels on an average last year
- [Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/rafah-crossing-closure-leaves-gaza-patients-trapped-without-treatment/): Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
- ['Let’s Just Leave It At North Korea...': Kimmel Roasts Trump During Oscars Appearance | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/lets-just-leave-it-at-north-korea-kimmel-roasts-trump-during-oscars-appearance-video/): Jimmy Kimmel joked about President Trump, CBS, and free speech restrictions while presenting the best documentary Oscar, also poking fun at Melania Trump.
- [No Blanket Arrangement With Iran For Indian-Flagged Ships: S Jaishankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/no-blanket-arrangement-with-iran-for-indian-flagged-ships-s-jaishankar/): Jaishankar said
- ['Forced Disappearances Rising': Activists Accuse Pakistan Military Of Persecution In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/forced-disappearances-rising-activists-accuse-pakistan-military-of-persecution-in-balochistan/): Baloch rights groups claim that around 53 people have been forcibly disappeared since January 1 this year alone, alleging a systematic campaign to silence dissent.
- [One Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/one-battle-after-anothers-big-night-key-takeaways-from-the-2026-oscars/): Paul Thomas Anderson’s political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.
- [Road Closures To Flight Ops Suspension: Dubai Comes To A Halt After Drone Strike Near Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/road-closures-to-flight-ops-suspension-dubai-comes-to-a-halt-after-drone-strike-near-airport/): Dubai Police announced that routes on the airport road and tunnel have been temporarily closed, with motorists advised to use alternative roads.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Drone Strikes On Dubai Hit Air Travel; Indian Vessel Carrying LPG To Reach Gujarat Shortly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-drone-strikes-on-dubai-hit-air-travel-indian-vessel-carrying-lpg-to-reach-gujarat-shortly/): US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The Iran-Israel conflict, now in its 17th day, disrupts oil supplies and shipping. Drone strikes near Dubai airport hit flight ops.
- [‘If There’s No Response…’: Trump Warns NATO Of ‘Very Bad’ Future If Allies Don’t Help Secure Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/if-theres-no-response-trump-warns-nato-of-very-bad-future-if-allies-dont-help-secure-hormuz/): Several US allies have declined outright, after Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted during the Iran war.
- [Can Donald Trump's Naval Coalition Keep Strait Of Hormuz Open? His Allies Aren't Sure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/can-donald-trumps-naval-coalition-keep-strait-of-hormuz-open-his-allies-arent-sure/): The wary allies fear that if coalition warships engage Iranian forces directly, the conflict could quickly escalate into a broader regional war
- [The War That Won’t End Yet: Takeaways From Trump’s Pressure Tactics And Iran’s Defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/the-war-that-wont-end-yet-takeaways-from-trumps-pressure-tactics-and-irans-defiance/): Even as both sides speak about how the war could eventually end, their public messaging shows little sign of an immediate diplomatic breakthrough.
- ['Mattered Most To Me': Trump Vows To Bring Back Tariffs 'In Another Form' After US Court Setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/mattered-most-to-me-trump-vows-to-bring-back-tariffs-in-another-form-after-us-court-setback/): Trump said tariffs were the issue that “mattered most” to him and accused the court of making a decision that could cost the United States trillions of dollars.
- [Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/stars-at-oscars-2026-call-for-end-to-war-in-gaza-and-iran/): Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.
- [Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/large-protest-held-in-london-against-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.
- [Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/sabalenka-wins-first-indian-wells-title-with-victory-against-rybakina/): World number one’s triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
- [Oscars 2026: Full list of winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/oscars-2026-full-list-of-winners/): One Battle After Another wins six Oscars, while Sinners takes four awards.
- ['Ready To Investigate': Iranian FM Says US, Israel Attacking Regional States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/ready-to-investigate-iranian-fm-says-us-israel-attacking-regional-states/): Iranian Foreign Minister claims US and Israel attack Arab states in West Asia. US developed a drone like Iran’s Shahed 136. Iran is open to a joint investigation committee.
- ['Won't Be Sending A Ship': Australia, Japan Turn Down Trump’s Request To Deploy Warships In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/wont-be-sending-a-ship-australia-japan-turn-down-trumps-request-to-deploy-warships-in-hormuz/): Several US allies have responded cautiously, or declined outright, after President Donald Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- [After Strikes, Trump Wants To Capture Iran’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Kharg Island: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/after-strikes-trump-wants-to-capture-irans-crown-jewel-kharg-island-report/): Iran War Updates: US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, as the war escalates.
- ['Cuba Is A Failed Nation': Trump Says Talks Ongoing, Action Possible Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/cuba-is-a-failed-nation-trump-says-talks-ongoing-action-possible-soon/): President Trump hinted at a possible deal with Cuba or “other actions”. Cuba’s President Díaz-Canel confirmed talks to resolve differences amid Cuba’s economic crisis.
- [Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/nobody-wants-to-get-involved-in-strait-of-hormuz-military-operations/): Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran Launches Sejjil For 1st Time In Ongoing West Asia War. All About The ‘Dancing Missile’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/iran-launches-sejjil-for-1st-time-in-ongoing-west-asia-war-all-about-the-dancing-missile/): Because of its ability to manoeuvre at high altitude and potentially evade missile defence systems such as Israel’s Iron Dome, it has been nicknamed the “dancing missile.”
- [Trump Plans Naval Coalition With Allies To Escort Ships Through Hormuz Amid War With Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-plans-naval-coalition-with-allies-to-escort-ships-through-hormuz-amid-war-with-iran-report/): Donald Trump on Sunday urged several countries, including close allies such as France and the United Kingdom, to help secure the strategic waterway and keep it “open and safe”.
- [Trump Signals 'Delaying' Beijing Summit With Xi If China Fails To Help Reopen Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-signals-delaying-beijing-summit-with-xi-if-china-fails-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, said he has pressed about seven countries to deploy warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
- [19 Indians Among 35 Held In UAE Over Misleading Content Amid West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/19-indians-among-35-held-in-uae-over-misleading-content-amid-west-asia-conflict/): The move follows rigorous monitoring of digital platforms to combat the spread of fabricated information and artificial content intended to incite public disorder.
- [Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/oil-prices-keep-rising-as-trump-seeks-coalition-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
- [Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fire-erupts-at-dubai-airport-following-drone-attack/): Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.
- [Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/woman-who-wrote-book-on-grief-guilty-of-murdering-husband/): A woman who wrote a children’s book on handling grief after her husband’s death, has been found guilty of murdering him.
- [Israel claims to have assassinated commander of Iran’s Basij militia unit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-claims-to-have-assassinated-commander-of-irans-basij-militia-unit/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Why the Iranian regime did not collapse after Khamenei’s assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/why-the-iranian-regime-did-not-collapse-after-khameneis-assassination/): The Iranian regime is designed to survive power vacuums. That, however, does not mean it will survive the war unscathed.
- [Ten Foreign Nationals Arrested In Northeast Iran For Spying: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/ten-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-northeast-iran-for-spying-report/): The arrests were carried out by the intelligence wing of the IRGC, which accused the individuals of gathering information on sensitive locations and preparing for field operations.
- [‘Whole Place Caught Fire’: Kabul Hospital Survivor Recalls ‘Doomsday’ Scene After Air Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/whole-place-caught-fire-kabul-hospital-survivor-recalls-doomsday-scene-after-air-strike/): In Ahmad’s dormitory, some bunk beds remained intact, but the ceiling had been blown away, leaving the room exposed to the sky.
- [Iran Warns Trump Of ‘Decisive’ Response As US Eyes Kharg Island: ‘Will Be Turned To Ashes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-warns-trump-of-decisive-response-as-us-eyes-kharg-island-will-be-turned-to-ashes/): Iran’s warning comes after Trump said US had “obliterated every military target” on Kharg Island. He is now weighing the possibility of seizing the island’s critical oil depot.
- [Trump Can Build A Global Hormuz Coalition Against Iran If US Follows These Steps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-can-build-a-global-hormuz-coalition-against-iran-if-us-follows-these-steps/): US is setting conditions for a coalition to succeed by destroying Iran’s missile, drone, naval capabilities. Without it, Iran may retain asymmetrical advantage, expert tells CNN
- [India In Crosshairs Of Iran's Power Struggle As IRGC Derails Safe Passage Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/india-in-crosshairs-of-irans-power-struggle-as-irgc-derails-safe-passage-talks-exclusive/): At the centre of the IRGC’s continued offensive is its “Mosaic Doctrine”, a decentralised strategy that enables semi-autonomous units to conduct operations across the region
- [Donald Trump Was Warned Of Likely Iranian Retaliation On US Allies In Gulf: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/donald-trump-was-warned-of-likely-iranian-retaliation-on-us-allies-in-gulf-report/): Sources said pre-war briefings had identified Iranian retaliation, including potential strikes on countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
- [LIVE: China vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/live-china-vs-australia-womens-asian-cup-2026-semifinals/): All the build-up and live updates from the first 2026 Women’s Asian Cup semifinal between China and Australia.
- [Iran is targeting ships in response to US attacks — can the US stop them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-is-targeting-ships-in-response-to-us-attacks-can-the-us-stop-them/): As the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, we look at a scenario reminiscent of the tanker war of the 1980s
- [Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel’s bombs hit Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/palestinian-refugees-face-new-displacement-as-israels-bombs-hit-lebanon/): Lebanon’s Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack.
- [60% Of Pakistan’s Accident-Hit Shalimar Express Had ‘Dummy Coaches Without Brakes’: Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/60-of-pakistans-accident-hit-shalimar-express-had-dummy-coaches-without-brakes-probe/): Shalimar Express met with an accident after hitting a stationary freight train from behind at the loop line of Lakha Road Railway Station in Naushahro Feroze district on Sunday.
- [Iran Unleashes Crackdown On Dissent Amid War: Mass Arrests To Shoot-To-Kill Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-unleashes-crackdown-on-dissent-amid-war-mass-arrests-to-shoot-to-kill-threats/): Iran’s crackdown: Security forces are arresting individuals suspected of “collaborating with foreign entities”, sharing information with foreign media or photographing attack sites
- [Land Routes, No Flights: How Indians Are Heading Back Home From Iran Amid Airspace Closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/land-routes-no-flights-how-indians-are-heading-back-home-from-iran-amid-airspace-closure/): India is evacuating citizens from Iran via land routes due to airspace closures amid the US, Israel, and Iran conflict. Nearly 650 Indians have crossed into Armenia and Azerbaijan.
- [Trump Floats Venezuela As ‘51st State’ Of US Months After Maduro’s Capture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-floats-venezuela-as-51st-state-of-us-months-after-maduros-capture/): On January 3, Trump said the United States would temporarily “run” Venezuela to oversee a “safe, proper, and judicious transition” after Maduro’s capture.
- [Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering In Russia? Did Putin ‘Personally Offer’ Medical Treatment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/irans-mojtaba-khamenei-recovering-in-russia-did-putin-personally-offer-medical-treatment/): Mojtaba Khamenei was moved to Moscow after Putin “personally offered” medical treatment to Iranian Prez Pezeshkian, says Al-Jarida report. Russia has not confirmed or denied it
- [From Kabul Rehab Centre To Iran School: When Civilian Spaces Become War Zones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/from-kabul-rehab-centre-to-iran-school-when-civilian-spaces-become-war-zones/): The Kabul and Iran incidents are different in actors and context but they converge in one critical way: Civilian infrastructure is no longer peripheral to war
- [Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/irans-neighbours-brace-for-fallout-as-war-threatens-new-refugee-crisis/): As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders.
- [Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/twitter-trial-accusing-musk-of-driving-down-stock-set-for-closing-arguments/): The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
- [Inside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortress and geological marvel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/inside-qeshm-irans-underground-missile-fortress-and-geological-marvel/): From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Drone sparks fire at UAE oil site as Gulf takes more hits amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/drone-sparks-fire-at-uae-oil-site-as-gulf-takes-more-hits-amid-iran-war/): The Fujairah oil hub has been hit repeatedly by Iranian drones as the US-Israeli war continues to ignite instability.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-18-of-us-israel-attacks/): The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis.
- [Israeli strikes target Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israeli-strikes-target-beirut-southern-lebanon-one-million-displaced/): Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
- ['This Is Not Europe's War': EU Foreign Policy Chief Responds To Trump's Demands Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/this-is-not-europes-war-eu-foreign-policy-chief-responds-to-trumps-demands-amid-iran-war/): Trump warned that failure to support the effort could have serious consequences for NATO’s future and suggested that several countries would deploy naval forces to the region.
- [Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/marine-turned-anti-war-protester-says-trump-wrong-on-israel-iran/): Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.
- [EU says Iran is ‘not Europe’s war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/eu-says-iran-is-not-europes-war/): EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-negotiating-with-fifa-to-move-world-cup-2026-matches-from-us-to-mexico/): The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/epstein-urged-media-mogul-to-give-up-control-of-affairs-citing-health/): Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
- ['Crossed Every Red Line': Why Gulf Countries Want US To Neutralise Iran For Good](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/crossed-every-red-line-why-gulf-countries-want-us-to-neutralise-iran-for-good/): Gulf nations urge the US to weaken Iran’s threat to regional oil, fearing partial outcomes could leave Iran capable of targeting infrastructure.
- [US Intelligence Says Iran’s Leadership Expected To Remain Intact Despite Weeks Of Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-intelligence-says-irans-leadership-expected-to-remain-intact-despite-weeks-of-strikes/): According to officials familiar with the findings, the government in Iran is expected to hold on to power in the near term, even as it absorbs military losses.
- [Why Did Pakistan Strike Afghanistan? A Look At The History Of The Islamabad-Kabul Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/why-did-pakistan-strike-afghanistan-a-look-at-the-history-of-the-islamabad-kabul-conflict/): The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been shaped by a mix of border disputes, strategic mistrust, and militant spillovers dating back to the mid-20th century.
- ['Is It AI?': Netanyahu's 'Disappearing' Ring In Latest Video Again Fuels Death Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/is-it-ai-netanyahus-disappearing-ring-in-latest-video-again-fuels-death-rumours/): Amid death rumors, Israel’s PM Netanyahu shared a video on X, sparking speculation as his ring appears to vanish. The video counters death claims, showing him in Jerusalem.
- [Finland President Calls On New Delhi To Broker Peace Between US And Iran: ‘If India Can Get Involved’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/finland-president-calls-on-new-delhi-to-broker-peace-between-us-and-iran-if-india-can-get-involved/): In an interview, Finland President Alexander Stubb suggested that India could help broker peace, pointing to recent diplomatic outreach by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
- [Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/cuba-tells-exiles-doors-are-open-to-invest-in-businesses-in-the-country/): Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
- [South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/south-african-fruit-exports-face-delays-as-iran-war-disrupts-shipping/): South Africa’s fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.
- [Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/venezuela-defeats-italy-sets-up-wbc-final-against-us/): Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
- [‘We Don’t Need Anybody’: Snubbed By Allies, Trump Says US Will Go Solo In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/we-dont-need-anybody-snubbed-by-allies-trump-says-us-will-go-solo-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump had urged countries to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, he warned allies that a negative response could lead to a “very bad future” for NATO.
- [‘Unprecedented Spiral Of Violence’: Russia Slams US, Israel Over Iran Strikes, Calls For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/unprecedented-spiral-of-violence-russia-slams-us-israel-over-iran-strikes-calls-for-ceasefire/): The Russian Foreign Ministry described the strikes as “unprovoked” and accused Washington and Tel Aviv of unleashing an “unprecedented spiral of violence” across the region.
- ['No More Talks': Taliban Vows Retaliation, Says Pakistan 'Deliberately Targeted' Afghan Civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/no-more-talks-taliban-vows-retaliation-says-pakistan-deliberately-targeted-afghan-civilians/): Drawing a sharp comparison, Taliban said Pakistani forces were employing tactics similar to Israeli military operations against innocent civilians.
- [‘We Have To Wait And See…’: India Puts Rider On US Trade Deal After Court Strikes Down Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/we-have-to-wait-and-see-india-puts-rider-on-us-trade-deal-after-court-strikes-down-tariffs/): A government official said the India-US trade deal was earlier expected to be signed in March, before the court ruling. After the judgment, reciprocal tariffs no longer exist.
- [Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-policy-looms-large-over-us-elections-in-illinois-amid-iran-war/): Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.
- [Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/top-democrat-in-us-house-slams-trumps-reckless-war-of-choice/): Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a “reckless war on choice” on Iran”.
- [Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/cuba-faces-nationwide-blackouts-amid-us-oil-blockade/): Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
- [Trump 'Couldn't Stop Laughing' At Intel's New Claim That Mojtaba Khamenei May Be Gay: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-couldnt-stop-laughing-at-intels-new-claim-that-mojtaba-khamenei-may-be-gay-report/): Homosexuality is illegal in Iran and can carry severe criminal penalties under the country’s laws.
- [‘Fabricating Tales Of Islamophobia’: India Calls Out Pakistan At UN For ‘Weaponising Religion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/fabricating-tales-of-islamophobia-india-calls-out-pakistan-at-un-for-weaponising-religion/): India’s UN envoy slammed Pakistan saying that the only “phobia” visible was against the peaceful coexistence enjoyed by all communities in India, including Muslims.
- [‘It Won't Be Long’: Trump Says Iran War Could ‘Wrap Up Soon’, But Not Likely This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/it-wont-be-long-trump-says-iran-war-could-wrap-up-soon-but-not-likely-this-week/): When asked if the conflict could end this week, Trump initially responded, “Yeah, sure,” before clarifying that an immediate resolution was unlikely.
- [Iran says wars are not won on social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-says-wars-are-not-won-on-social-media/): A spokesperson for Iran’s Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media.
- [Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/palestinian-activist-leqaa-kordia-released-from-ice-detention/): Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live: UAE Closes Airspace, Fire Erupts In Fujairah Oil Industry Zone After Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-uae-closes-airspace-fire-erupts-in-fujairah-oil-industry-zone-after-drone-attack/): Dubai Abu Dhabi UAE Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iranian drones hit Persian Gulf energy sites as the US and Israel’s offensive enters week three.
- [Videos Show Kabul Hospital Engulfed In Flames After Pakistani Airstrike Kills 400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/videos-show-kabul-hospital-engulfed-in-flames-after-pakistani-airstrike-kills-400/): Several videos show the aftermath of a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. At least 400 people were killed and around 350 injured late Monday night in the Afghan capital.
- [After Venezuela Takeover, Trump Says He Could ‘Free Or Take’ Cuba Amid Island’s Deepening Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/after-venezuela-takeover-trump-says-he-could-free-or-take-cuba-amid-islands-deepening-crisis/): President Trump suggested taking control of Cuba, calling it an “honor.” Amid a US oil embargo, Cuba faces a severe crisis. Trump aims to push for political change.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan War Live: 400 Killed After Pak Airstrike Hits Kabul Rehab Hospital In Deadliest Afghan Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/pakistan-afghanistan-war-live-400-killed-after-pak-airstrike-hits-kabul-rehab-hospital-in-deadliest-afghan-attack/): Pakistan Afghanistan War News Live Updates: At least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike at a hospital in Afghanistan’s Kabul, a Taliban spokesperson confirmed.
- [Fire, Smoke, And Blasts: Baghdad Under Fire As Iranian Drones Target US Embassy | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/fire-smoke-and-blasts-baghdad-under-fire-as-iranian-drones-target-us-embassy-video/): Several explosions were reported in Baghdad on Monday. Two drones targeted the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq.
- [Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witnesses say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/many-killed-wounded-after-blasts-hit-nigerias-maiduguri-witnesses-say/): Police deploy explosives’ clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks in the northeastern city.
- [Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-air-strike-on-drug-rehab-centre/): Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.
- [Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/attempts-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-by-force-would-be-almost-suicidal/): Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [US Officials Told Cuba To Remove Its President From Power As Trump Signals Action: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-officials-told-cuba-to-remove-its-president-from-power-as-trump-signals-action-report/): US officials are seeking to push Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel out of power, but would allow the island nation’s communist government to hold onto power, as per a report.
- [‘Winning Together…’: Netanyahu Shares New Video Interacting With Civilians Amid Death Rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/winning-together-netanyahu-shares-new-video-interacting-with-civilians-amid-death-rumours/): The latest video came a day after the Israeli leader dismissed rumours circulating online that he had been killed in an Iranian strike.
- [UAE Shuts Airspace As Air Defences Counter Iranian Missile, Drone Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/uae-shuts-airspace-as-air-defences-counter-iranian-missile-drone-attacks/): Authorities in Dubai said that loud sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful interceptions by air defence systems.
- [Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-war-live-trump-scolds-allies-for-not-joining-strait-of-hormuz-mission/): US President Donald Trump criticises allies’ reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports.
- [Scores of people killed in series of bomb blasts in northern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/scores-of-people-killed-in-series-of-bomb-blasts-in-northern-nigeria/): Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria.
- [Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/experts-say-global-response-may-evolve-over-hormuz-security/): Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.
- [Taliban Says 400 Killed, 250 Injured In Pakistani Airstrikes On Kabul Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/taliban-says-400-killed-250-injured-in-pakistani-airstrikes-on-kabul-hospital/): The Taliban government accused the Pakistani military of violating Afghan airspace and targeting a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul.
- [Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/hotel-in-iraqi-capital-baghdad-struck-as-attacks-on-us-embassy-intercepted/): No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which took place amid the escalating Israel-US war on Iran.
- [Pro-Palestine protester Leqaa Kordia freed from US immigration detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/pro-palestine-protester-leqaa-kordia-freed-from-us-immigration-detention/): The 33-year-old Columbia University protester had been held in immigration detention centre for a year.
- [US Intel Says Iran's 'Weakened' Regime Likely To Remain In Place Amid Gulf Fury, Rising Costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-intel-says-irans-weakened-regime-likely-to-remain-in-place-amid-gulf-fury-rising-costs/): US intelligence assessments say Iran’s clerical regime is unlikely to be toppled, weakened by the US-Israeli airstrikes, but more hardline than before.
- [Trump Asks China To Delay Beijing Trip 'By A Month Or So' Amid Iran War: 'I Want To Be Here'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-asks-china-to-delay-beijing-trip-by-a-month-or-so-amid-iran-war-i-want-to-be-here/): Trump said he has asked China to delay his upcoming visit “by a month or so” as the Iran war entered its 17th day with no clear end in sight.
- [Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-seeks-to-delay-meeting-with-chinas-xi-by-month-or-so-amid-iran-war/): The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.
- [Trump claims strikes on Iran prevented nuclear war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-claims-strikes-on-iran-prevented-nuclear-war/): Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes on Iran to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
- [‘Fourth world nation’: Trump slams Somalia, Ilhan Omar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fourth-world-nation-trump-slams-somalia-ilhan-omar/): Speaking at the Oval office, US President Donald Trump stated that Somalia is a “fourth world nation.”
- [Trump Says He's Disappointed With US Allies Over Lack Of 'Enthusiasm' For Securing Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-says-hes-disappointed-with-us-allies-over-lack-of-enthusiasm-for-securing-hormuz/): Trump criticised the lukewarm response to his call for world powers to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['We Beat The Crap Out Of Them': Trump Says US Attacked Iran To Avert 'World War III'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/we-beat-the-crap-out-of-them-trump-says-us-attacked-iran-to-avert-world-war-iii/): Trump claimed that Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon within a month and would have used that on Israel and the Gulf region.
- [Hezbollah rocket hits a residential building in Israel’s Nahariya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/hezbollah-rocket-hits-a-residential-building-in-israels-nahariya/): Firefighters battled a blaze at a residential building in Nahariya, Israel after a Hezbollah rocket hit it.
- [How big of a problem is the Strait of Hormuz for Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/how-big-of-a-problem-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-for-donald-trump/): US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help wresting control of key strait from Iran.
- [BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/bbc-files-motion-asking-us-court-to-throw-out-trumps-10bn-lawsuit/): US president sued BBC over ‘Trump: A Second Chance?’, seeking $5bn for defamation, $5bn for unfair trade practices.
- [Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/cuba-electric-grid-collapses-amid-us-oil-blockade-causing-national-blackout/): Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January amid US pressure, worsening humanitarian crisis on the island.
- [Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/who-is-answering-trumps-call-for-help-with-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
- [Ten ICU patients killed in hospital fire in eastern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/ten-icu-patients-killed-in-hospital-fire-in-eastern-india/): Emergency responders carried patients out of a government hospital in Odisha, India.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Escaped Death By Seconds, Stepped Outside For A Walk In Garden: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/mojtaba-khamenei-escaped-death-by-seconds-stepped-outside-for-a-walk-in-garden-report/): Mojtaba had gone outside “to do something” moments before the US-Israeli strike hit his residence and killed his father, wife, son and brother-in-law, according to a leaked audio.
- [Fire Breaks Out At Baghdad Hotel After Drone Attack Targeting US Embassy In Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/fire-breaks-out-at-baghdad-hotel-after-drone-attack-targeting-us-embassy-in-iraq/): A fire broke out on late Monday on the roof of a hotel in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone after a suspected drone attacked targeted the US embassy.
- [Trump says Hormuz Strait help ‘on the way’ as allies reject military action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-says-hormuz-strait-help-on-the-way-as-allies-reject-military-action/): US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.
- [Israeli forces in southern Lebanon as ground operation announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/israeli-forces-in-southern-lebanon-as-ground-operation-announced/): Israeli forces attacked multiple towns in southern Lebanon after announcing “limited and targeted ground operations.”
- [‘For The Purpose Of Rebuilding Iran’: Trump Explains Why US Spared Oil Facilities On Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/for-the-purpose-of-rebuilding-iran-trump-explains-why-us-spared-oil-facilities-on-kharg-island/): Donald Trump claimed the US attacked Kharg Island, destroying most facilities but sparing oil infrastructure. Iranian media reported the island remains secure and operational.
- [As Iran War Escalates, Trump Says Israel Won't Use Nuclear Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/as-iran-war-escalates-trump-says-israel-wont-use-nuclear-weapon/): Trump said that the US administration has no knowledge about whether Iran’s newly selected supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive.
- [Five Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Roadside Blast After Remote-Controlled Bomb Goes Off In Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/five-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-roadside-blast-after-remote-controlled-bomb-goes-off-in-balochistan/): Sources said a sophisticated remote-controlled explosive device went off as the security personnel were returning from a high-stakes mission to eradicate local poppy cultivation
- [West Asia Oil Exports Drops Over 60% As Strait Of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Global Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/west-asia-oil-exports-drops-over-60-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-disrupts-global-supply/): The closure has forced oil exporters to cancel shipments and shut down production at several oilfields, creating one of the biggest supply disruptions in history.
- ['Haven't Seen Their Father Since 2022': Imran Khan's Ex-Wife Flags Visa Delays For Her Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/havent-seen-their-father-since-2022-imran-khans-ex-wife-flags-visa-delays-for-her-sons/): Jailed PTI leader Imran Khan’s wife Jemima Goldsmith said this is an “appeal directly to Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif” to intervene and allow her two sons to see their father
- [Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/outrage-as-afghan-asylum-seeker-who-fought-alongside-us-dies-in-ice-custody/): Family, advocates call for full probe after Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal dies less than 24 hours after being detained.
- [Dubai-Bound Emirates Flights See Sharp Drop, Some Planes Nearly Empty Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/dubai-bound-emirates-flights-see-sharp-drop-some-planes-nearly-empty-amid-west-asia-crisis/): Some aircraft returning from Prague and Budapest were only 5% to 10% full, while flights arriving from New York carried just about 20% of their usual passengers.
- [Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/afghanistan-says-children-among-four-killed-in-latest-attacks-by-pakistan/): The civilians – three children and a woman – are killed in an attack on Khost province, local official says.
- [US responsible for deadly attack on Iranian school: Amnesty International](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-responsible-for-deadly-attack-on-iranian-school-amnesty-international/): Rights group says Tomahawk missile likely used in Minab school strike that killed at least 170 people, mostly children.
- [Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/civilians-pulled-from-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes-on-tehran/): Rescuers have pulled civilians from the rubble after a new wave of US-Israeli strikes targeted Tehran.
- [Indian farmers dress up as bears to protect crops from monkeys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/indian-farmers-dress-up-as-bears-to-protect-crops-from-monkeys/): Farmers in northern India are dressing up in bear costumes to protect their crops from monkeys.
- [Trump Says US Destroyed Over 30 Iranian Mine Laying Ships In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trump-says-us-destroyed-over-30-iranian-mine-laying-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/): US President Donald Trump announced that over 30 Iranian mine laying ships have been destroyed, impacting Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump's Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Early-Stage Breast Cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/trumps-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles-diagnosed-with-early-stage-breast-cancer/): US President Donald Trump says Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and has chosen to begin treatment immediately.
- [‘Which Side Are You On’: Iran National Security Chief Questions Muslim Nations Over Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/which-side-are-you-on-iran-national-security-chief-questions-muslim-nations-over-support/): Larijani said no Islamic country stood with Iran during the “treacherous” US-Israeli attack and questioned which side they were on as the war is entering its third week.
- [Multiple Explosions Rock Kabul As Pakistani Jets Hover In Afghan Airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/multiple-explosions-rock-kabul-as-pakistani-jets-hover-in-afghan-airspace/): Post Content
- [How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/how-badly-has-the-iran-war-hit-the-global-economy-the-tell-tale-signs/): Oil and gas price hikes due to the war have rattled the global economy.
- [US, Israel now know ‘what kind of nation they are dealing with’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/16/us-israel-now-know-what-kind-of-nation-they-are-dealing-with/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has shown it is ready to take the war “as far as necessary”.
- [Families search for loved ones after deadly attack on Kabul hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/families-search-for-loved-ones-after-deadly-attack-on-kabul-hospital/): Family members have gathered by the rubble of a hospital in Kabul searching for their loved ones after an air attack.
- [Pakistan ‘strongly’ rejects claim it struck Kabul hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/pakistan-strongly-rejects-claim-it-struck-kabul-hospital/): Pakistan’s Minister for Information “strongly” rejects the claim Pakistan was behind an air strike on a Kabul hospital.
- [Israel killed Larijani hoping to ‘torpedo’ chance of US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-killed-larijani-hoping-to-torpedo-chance-of-us-iran-talks/): Marwan Bishara says Israel’s assassination of Larijani is calculated to prolong the war and bring about regime change.
- [Iran war live: Tehran mourns Larijani, Soleimani; two killed in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-war-live-tehran-mourns-larijani-soleimani-two-killed-in-israel/): Iran launches attacks on Israel, killing two, as Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia intercept more missiles, drones.
- [Israel Seeks Regime Change In Iran But Says Protesters Will 'Get Slaughtered': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-seeks-regime-change-in-iran-but-says-protesters-will-get-slaughtered-report/): An Israeli assessment said Iran’s regime is “not cracking” and is willing to “fight to the end” despite the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- [Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid knock Man City out of UCL last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/vinicius-jr-scores-twice-as-real-madrid-knock-man-city-out-of-ucl-last-16/): Madrid ease into quarterfinals by beating 10-man City 2-1 at the Etihad to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory.
- [Ireland’s Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick’s Day exchange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/irelands-micheal-martin-and-trump-in-awkward-st-patricks-day-exchange/): Ireland, which took strong stance on Gaza genocide, is similarly robust on Iran, but Martin is criticised for passivity.
- [CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/caf-strips-senegal-of-afcon-title-morocco-declared-african-champions/): Governing body’s appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final after players walked off pitch over referring decision.
- [Chile’s President Kast tosses out dozens of environmental protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/chiles-president-kast-tosses-out-dozens-of-environmental-protections/): Chilean Environment Ministry suspends 43 measures touching on issues such as pollution, emissions and national parks.
- [Tipster claims to have seen ‘grave-like plots’ at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/tipster-claims-to-have-seen-grave-like-plots-at-epsteins-zorro-ranch/): Member of the public shares photos with lawmakers, speculating they are dug-up burial sites, emails show.
- [Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/pakistan-denies-hospital-strike-in-afghanistan-as-death-toll-hits-400/): Pakistani minister ‘strongly rejects’ Afghan government’s accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.
- [Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization, following US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/argentina-officially-withdraws-from-world-health-organization-following-us/): Argentinian President Javier Milei has criticised the global health body for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Iran Confirms Death Of National Security Chief Ali Larijani In Israeli Strikes: 'Divine Call'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-confirms-death-of-national-security-chief-ali-larijani-in-israeli-strikes-divine-call/): Iran has officially confirmed that Ali Larijani, the country’s influential national security chief, was killed in an overnight Israeli strike in Tehran.
- [Diners witness drone interception attempt overhead in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/diners-witness-drone-interception-attempt-overhead-in-baghdad/): Diners at a restaurant in Baghdad witnessed the moment a C-RAM air defence system attempted to intercept a drone.
- [Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/rubio-says-cuba-needs-to-get-new-people-in-charge-as-us-ratchets-pressure/): Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats ‘doing something with Cuba very soon’.
- [FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/fifa-rejects-irans-request-to-move-world-cup-matches-from-us-to-mexico/): The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.
- [Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/who-was-ali-larijani-irans-powerful-insider/): Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.
- [Trump says US does not ‘need’ Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-says-us-does-not-need-strait-of-hormuz-help-despite-appeal/): US president strikes defiant tone as allies reject joining coalition, does not name countries he said ‘on their way’.
- [When Will Iran War End? Trump Goes From '4 Weeks' To 'Largely Over' Amid Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/when-will-iran-war-end-trump-goes-from-4-weeks-to-largely-over-amid-uncertainty/): As the war entered its 18th day, Trump has offered mixed messages about the conclusion of the military campaign amid disruptions in energy supplies and international travel.
- [Iraq’s capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iraqs-capital-baghdad-rocked-by-powerful-blasts-near-us-embassy/): The attacks are part of an escalating cycle of violence between US forces and Iraqi groups aligned with Tehran.
- [US Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed for congressional Epstein probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-attorney-general-pam-bondi-subpoenaed-for-congressional-epstein-probe/): Bondi will face questions about the Trump administration’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act in April.
- [Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/could-the-iran-war-keep-netanyahu-in-power-for-longer/): Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.
- [Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/colombias-petro-accuses-ecuador-of-bombing-near-border/): Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country’s border.
- [Iran's IRGC Confirms Killing Of Basij Force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani, Warns Of 'Bloodlust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/irans-irgc-confirms-killing-of-basij-force-commander-gholamreza-soleimani-warns-of-bloodlust/): The IRGC said Soleimani “played a strategic and unparalleled role in updating the Basij’s popular structure” and provided assistance to “oppressed” people.
- [US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call ‘extrajudicial’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-confirms-157-killed-in-maritime-strikes-experts-call-extrajudicial/): Defence official tells Congress that 47 alleged drug-trafficking vessels have been struck since campaign began.
- [Trump says it’s a ‘good thing’ counterterrorism director resigned over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-says-its-a-good-thing-counterterrorism-director-resigned-over-iran/): US President Trump reacted to the resignation of the US National Counterterrorism Centre’s director, Joe Kent.
- [US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-lawmakers-murphy-casar-push-legislation-to-regulate-prediction-markets/): The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
- [Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/congolese-president-sassou-nguesso-wins-fifth-term-provisional-results/): Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.
- [‘Never Seen Him So Angry’: US Senator Says Trump Furious Over Europe's Response On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/never-seen-him-so-angry-us-senator-says-trump-furious-over-europes-response-on-hormuz/): Senator Lindsey Graham said President Trump is frustrated with European allies for not supporting the US in the Iran war. Trump criticised Europe for not helping secure Hormuz.
- [Ali Larijani's Son, Deputy National Security Chief Also Killed In Israeli Attack In Tehran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/ali-larijanis-son-deputy-national-security-chief-also-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-tehran-report/): Tehran is yet to officially confirm the death of Larijani in the Israeli strikes, which would be a huge blow to the Iranian leadership if true.
- [Starmer, Zelenskyy urge ‘focus’ on Ukraine as Iran war diverts attention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/starmer-zelenskyy-urge-focus-on-ukraine-as-iran-war-diverts-attention/): As leaders of Ukraine and UK meet, Turkiye’s top diplomat reiterates his country’s offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks.
- [US Marines Going To West Asia? American Warship Tracked Off Singapore May Be Carrying Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-marines-going-to-west-asia-american-warship-tracked-off-singapore-may-be-carrying-troops/): This comes after a mobilisation order from the Pentagon for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, a premier rapid-response force. Details of the destination and mission are unknown
- ['He Will Be Out Of Office Soon': Trump Mocks Macron As France Refuses To Join Hormuz Task Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/he-will-be-out-of-office-soon-trump-mocks-macron-as-france-refuses-to-join-hormuz-task-force/): Trump criticised Macron’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz, stating France will help only post-conflict. Macron emphasised non-involvement.
- [Why Iranians are taking to Tehran’s streets during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/why-iranians-are-taking-to-tehrans-streets-during-war/): As bombs fall and millions are displaced, protests grow in Iran. Could this war be strengthening Iran’s resolve?
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/live-manchester-city-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-last-16/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as City try to overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat.
- [Israel carrying out ‘mass expulsion of Palestinians’ in West Bank, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-carrying-out-mass-expulsion-of-palestinians-in-west-bank-un-warns/): UN rights office says more than 36,000 Palestinians forcibly displaced in a year due to Israeli settler, army violence.
- [Ex-Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over murder of Congo’s Lumumba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/ex-belgian-diplomat-ordered-to-stand-trial-over-murder-of-congos-lumumba/): Etienne Davignon, 93, is the only one alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader’s family of complicity.
- [Video: Man rescued from under rubble after attack in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/video-man-rescued-from-under-rubble-after-attack-in-iran/): A man was rescued from under the rubble of a destroyed building in Iran following an Israeli strike.
- ['No Longer Need Or Desire Help': Trump To NATO And Allies After Hormuz Reopening Appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/no-longer-need-or-desire-help-trump-to-nato-and-allies-after-hormuz-reopening-appeal/): Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, saying most NATO countries had informed the US that they did not want to get involved.
- ['Working Together For Peace': PM Modi, UAE President Discuss West Asia, Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/working-together-for-peace-pm-modi-uae-president-discuss-west-asia-strait-of-hormuz/): PM Modi discussed West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed. Modi condemned attacks on the UAE, stressing safe navigation and regional stability.
- ['They Have Nothing Now': Trump Says Iran War 'Largely Over', Nuclear Threat Eliminated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/they-have-nothing-now-trump-says-iran-war-largely-over-nuclear-threat-eliminated/): Trump described the conflict as a swift and decisive military campaign, claiming Iran’s navy was “wiped out almost immediately.”
- [Was America Dragged Into Iran War By Israel? US NCTC Chief’s Exit Raises Alarming Questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/was-america-dragged-into-iran-war-by-israel-us-nctc-chiefs-exit-raises-alarming-questions/): Joe Kent’s departure raises a haunting question that has defined previous West Asia conflicts: was this a failure of intelligence, or was the intelligence simply ignored?
- [What the Iran war looks like from the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/what-the-iran-war-looks-like-from-the-occupied-west-bank/): Iran missile shrapnel falls on West Bank Palestinians as settler attacks, Israeli raids and restrictions continue.
- [Drones expand the deadly front lines of Sudan’s devastating war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/drones-expand-the-deadly-front-lines-of-sudans-devastating-war/): The United Nations is warning that escalating drone warfare in Sudan has killed more than 200 people in over a week.
- [Video: What we know about Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/video-what-we-know-about-israels-assault-on-southern-lebanon/): The Israeli military has launched waves of air raids across southern Lebanon.
- [Low Cost, High Impact: How Cheap Drones Are Boosting Air Power Amid Wars Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/low-cost-high-impact-how-cheap-drones-are-boosting-air-power-amid-wars-explained/): The world is witnessing “war of exhaustion”, where attackers use $20,000 drones to force defenders to spend $3-million interceptors. News18 decodes strategy, 4 reasons why it works
- [900+ Dead, Over Million Displaced: How Lebanon Was Drawn Into War As Israel Steps Up Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/900-dead-over-million-displaced-how-lebanon-was-drawn-into-war-as-israel-steps-up-strikes/): Lebanon was pulled into the wider West Asia conflict on March 2, when the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel.
- [Pakistan Cancels Military Parade Functions Amid Financial Crisis, Austerity Drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/pakistan-cancels-military-parade-functions-amid-financial-crisis-austerity-drive/): The Pakistani government canceled the Parade Day due to financial crisis. Pakistan Day will be marked with a simple flag-hoisting ceremony, reflecting economic constraints.
- [US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-national-counterterrorism-center-director-joe-kent-resigns-over-iran-war/): Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on ‘terror’ threats, says Iran ‘posed no imminent threat’.
- [Who is Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij forces?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/who-is-gholamreza-soleimani-the-commander-of-irans-basij-forces/): Israel claims to have killed Soleimani. Here is what we know about the veteran commander.
- [Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/rescue-teams-recover-bodies-after-deadly-kabul-hospital-air-strike/): Afghan official condemns Pakistan air strike, calling it a crime against humanity targeting civilians and addicts.
- [Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-may-amount-to-war-crimes-un-rights-office-says/): ‘Deliberately attacking civilians, civilian objects amounts to war crime,’ UN says after resurgence in Israeli strikes.
- [Liverpool vs Galatasaray: UEFA Champions League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/liverpool-vs-galatasaray-uefa-champions-league-teams-start-lineups/): Liverpool must overturn a 1-0 deficit against Galatasaray in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie.
- [Why aren’t gold prices rising, despite Iran war uncertainty?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/why-arent-gold-prices-rising-despite-iran-war-uncertainty/): Gold holds steady despite war and rising oil prices, as recent volatility and a strong dollar reduce its appeal.
- [US Lost $330-Million Reaper Drones In Iran War: 4 Reasons Why LUCAS Is Now Being Picked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-lost-330-million-reaper-drones-in-iran-war-4-reasons-why-lucas-is-now-being-picked/): The cost US paid for Iran war: How many Reaper drones did America lose? LUCAS vs Reaper, News18 explains
- ['Bombing Into Submission Not Right': German Chancellor Rules Out Military Fix To Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/bombing-into-submission-not-right-german-chancellor-rules-out-military-fix-to-iran-war/): Speaking at a press briefing, the German Chancellor said the conflict can only be resolved through political means.
- ['Started Under Pressure From Israel': Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/started-under-pressure-from-israel-trumps-counterterrorism-chief-resigns-over-iran-war/): Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, said Iran posed no imminent threat and blamed pressure from Israel and its US lobby.
- [Larijani Killing Part Of Effort To Give Iranians Chance To Remove Their Rulers: Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/larijani-killing-part-of-effort-to-give-iranians-chance-to-remove-their-rulers-netanyahu/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani the leader of “the gang of gangsters” that runs Iran while referring to the Revolutionary Guards
- [Gavaskar links Sunrisers signing of Pakistan’s Abrar to Indian deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/gavaskar-links-sunrisers-signing-of-pakistans-abrar-to-indian-deaths/): The signing of Pakistan bowler Abrar Ahmed by Hundred franchise Sunrisers bucked trend by Indian-owned teams.
- [US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-envoys-meet-hamas-in-cairo-to-salvage-fragile-gaza-truce/): Rare US-Hamas talks come as the war on Iran strains the battered Gaza ‘ceasefire’ and post-war plans.
- [Is humanity hardwired for war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/is-humanity-hardwired-for-war/): Is humanity destined for war?
- [How Qeshm, A Geological Marvel, Became Underground Missile City Controlling Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/how-qeshm-a-geological-marvel-became-underground-missile-city-controlling-hormuz/): Known as an “open-air geological museum” for its surreal natural formations, Qeshm has transformed into a formidable “underground missile city” designed to control Strait of Hormuz
- [India Deploys 2 More LPG Carriers Amid West Asia Crisis; Top Security Brass Negotiating Safe Passage With Tehran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/india-deploys-2-more-lpg-carriers-amid-west-asia-crisis-top-security-brass-negotiating-safe-passage-with-tehran-exclusive/): Top government sources have confirmed to CNN-News18 that the vessels Jag Vasant and Pine Gas have been officially repositioned to secure the nation’s fuel supply chain
- [Why A Crewless Russian Fuel Tanker Has Become A 'Ticking Time Bomb' For Italy And Malta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/why-a-crewless-russian-fuel-tanker-has-become-a-ticking-time-bomb-for-italy-and-malta/): Arctic Metagaz, carrying diesel and liquefied natural gas, is drifting between Italy and Malta after a drone attack. Concerns rise over potential environmental disaster.
- [Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/mapping-israeli-attacks-and-the-displacement-of-one-million-in-lebanon/): Nearly one in five people in Lebanon have been forced from their homes as Israel launches new ‘ground operations’.
- [German Chancellor says Iran war has no military solution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/german-chancellor-says-iran-war-has-no-military-solution/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iran conflict cannot be resolved militarily and must be resolved politically.
- [Are the US and Israel waging war on Iran’s cultural heritage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/are-the-us-and-israel-waging-war-on-irans-cultural-heritage/): Iran says at least 56 of its heritage sites damaged or destroyed in war.
- [Australia beat China to reach Women’s Asian Cup final as Kerr nets winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/australia-beat-china-to-reach-womens-asian-cup-final-as-kerr-nets-winner/): Sam Kerr nets the winner as Australia beat China 2-1 to reach the final of the 2026 Women’s AFC Asian Cup.
- [Thousands of Christians are being evicted in Pakistan’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/thousands-of-christians-are-being-evicted-in-pakistans-capital/): Thousands of Christians are being evicted in Pakistan’s capital
- [UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/un-warns-of-record-hunger-45-million-more-at-risk-if-iran-war-continues/): The Middle East conflict risks adding a staggering 45 million to acute hunger, warns the UN’s World Food Programme.
- [Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-blames-us-israel-for-hormuz-tensions-as-crisis-risks-energy-supplies/): Iran’s Araghchi calls for global condemnation of ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through Strait of Hormuz.
- [The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/the-us-israel-war-on-iran-is-shaped-by-religion-as-much-as-strategy/): The conflict has mutated into a zero-sum collision of competing messianic frameworks.
- [Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/macron-prepares-france-for-an-age-of-nuclear-weapons-as-iran-war-rages/): The French president described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence. What’s behind his move?
- [What we know about deadly strike on Kabul medical centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/what-we-know-about-deadly-strike-on-kabul-medical-centre/): Afghan officials say a suspected Pakistani air strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing hundreds.
- [Israel Claims To Have Killed Iran's Basij Commander. Who Are The IRGC-Backed Paramilitary Forces?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-claims-to-have-killed-irans-basij-commander-who-are-the-irgc-backed-paramilitary-forces/): The Basij is a volunteer paramilitary force under Iran’s IRGC, founded by former Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the 1979 revolution.
- [Tankers Have Started To 'Dribble Through' Hormuz: White House As Global Oil Markets Remain Volatile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/tankers-have-started-to-dribble-through-hormuz-white-house-as-global-oil-markets-remain-volatile/): After President Trump said the war could end soon, White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett pointed out that oil tankers are starting to “dribble through” the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Pakistan Strikes Kabul Hospital: Will It Be Treated As War Crime? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/pakistan-strikes-kabul-hospital-will-it-be-treated-as-war-crime-explained/): Pakistan Strikes Kabul Hospital: Have medical facilities been struck durings wars in the past? Is it treated as war crime? News18 explains
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Not Being Treated In Russia, Says Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-not-being-treated-in-russia-says-official/): Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, denied reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is receiving medical treatment in Moscow.
- [‘How do I survive?’ Drought plagues Kenya’s Turkana amid surplus elsewhere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/how-do-i-survive-drought-plagues-kenyas-turkana-amid-surplus-elsewhere/): As a quarter of Kenya’s population faces severe food shortages, up to 40% of food produced is lost or wasted each year.
- ['No Justification': Taliban Spokesperson Slams Pakistan's 'Deliberate' Strike On Hospital & Civilian Hubs | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/no-justification-taliban-spokesperson-slams-pakistans-deliberate-strike-on-hospital-civilian-hubs-exclusive/): Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen in an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 dismissed any possibility of a ‘military miscalculation’ by Pakistan
- ['835 Civilians Dead Since Feb 26': Afghanistan Says Pakistani Strikes Have Displaced 8,000 Families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/835-civilians-dead-since-feb-26-afghanistan-says-pakistani-strikes-have-displaced-8000-families/): Kabul says at least five hospitals in Kabul and other provinces — including Kandahar and Nangarhar — are reported to have been targeted or damaged in the strikes.
- [Iran-US-Israel War: CBSE Scraps Class 12 Exams — Check Cancelled Dates & Affected Regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/iran-us-israel-war-cbse-scraps-class-12-exams-check-cancelled-dates-affected-regions/): Iran-US-Israel War: CBSE Scraps Class 12 Exams — Check Cancelled Dates & Affected Regions
- [India In Talks With Countries, Including Iran, For Passage Of Ships Via Hormuz: MEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/india-in-talks-with-countries-including-iran-for-passage-of-ships-via-hormuz-mea/): The MEA said it is working to ensure the safety of Indians in West Asia, coordinating with Iran for vessel passage. Support includes 24/7 helplines and aid for stranded Indians.
- [War Next Door: Can Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Spill Over Into India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/war-next-door-can-afghanistan-pakistan-tensions-spill-over-into-india/): While the world’s attention is often pulled towards West Asia, New Delhi is watching the Durand Line with unprecedented intensity
- [Building burns in Israel after rocket attack from Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/building-burns-in-israel-after-rocket-attack-from-lebanon/): A building in the northern Israeli city of Nahariyya caught fire on Monday after a rocket attack launched from Lebanon.
- ['Start Letting Them Hit You…': Trump's Nuclear Warning Over Why Oil Price Surge Is 'Small Thing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/start-letting-them-hit-you-trumps-nuclear-warning-over-why-oil-price-surge-is-small-thing/): Defending recent military actions against Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict, US President Donald Trump said if Tehran got nuclear weapons, they would use them immediately
- [Gulf economies suffer brunt of Iran war as recession risk looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/gulf-economies-suffer-brunt-of-iran-war-as-recession-risk-looms/): From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
- [Israel says it’s killed Larijani, Iran’s security chief and Basij commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-says-its-killed-larijani-irans-security-chief-and-basij-commander/): Israel’s Defence Minister Katz has claimed that Iran’s security chief has been assassinated
- [Israel says Iran’s security chief Larijani has been killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-says-irans-security-chief-larijani-has-been-killed/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, has been killed in an Israeli strike.
- [Blood tech: The UK ambassador, the sex offender, Palantir, and Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/blood-tech-the-uk-ambassador-the-sex-offender-palantir-and-gaza/): Despite its public objections to Israel’s actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
- [Could the Iran war trigger a global recession?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/could-the-iran-war-trigger-a-global-recession/): Energy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising risks for the US, China and Europe.
- ['Need A Ceasefire': 3 Reasons Why Finland Has Urged India To Help Stop US-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/need-a-ceasefire-3-reasons-why-finland-has-urged-india-to-help-stop-us-iran-war/): Stubb highlighted that India is in a rare diplomatic position — it maintains working relations with both the United States and Iran.
- [Israel Targets Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani In Airstrike, Says 'Unclear If He Was Killed Or Injured'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/israel-targets-irans-security-chief-ali-larijani-in-airstrike-says-unclear-if-he-was-killed-or-injured/): It is not yet clear whether Larijani, who serves as secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, was killed or injured in the strike.
- [US Navy Escorts In Hormuz: 3 Reasons Why ‘Death Valley’ Plans Could Go Horribly Wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/us-navy-escorts-in-hormuz-3-reasons-why-death-valley-plans-could-go-horribly-wrong/): US naval escorts too can restore Hormuz traffic only back to 10% of its pre-war levels, say experts. What are the 3 key problems, risks in entering ‘death valley’? News18 explains
- [News18 Afternoon Digest: Israel Targets Iran’s Security Chief, India Condemns Pakistan's Airstrike On Kabul Hospital & Other Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/news18-afternoon-digest-israel-targets-irans-security-chief-india-condemns-pakistans-airstrike-on-kabul-hospital-other-stories/): We are also covering: India In Crosshairs Of Iran’s Power Struggle As IRGC Derails Safe Passage Talks and Live Updates on US-Israel-Iran War.
- [EU Condemns Iran’s Unprovoked Gulf Attacks, Strikes Risk Wider War: Polish Deputy FM | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/eu-condemns-irans-unprovoked-gulf-attacks-strikes-risk-wider-war-polish-deputy-fm-exclusive/): Bartoszewski warned that Iran’s support for Russia in the Ukraine war adds fresh concerns amid the West Asia crisis.
- [Trump Says US Ex-President ‘Wished He Had Bombed Iran’; All 4 Deny Speaking To Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/trump-says-us-ex-president-wished-he-had-bombed-iran-all-4-deny-speaking-to-him/): Who was Trump talking about? Representatives of all four living former US presidents have denied any recent contact with him on Iran, according to news reports
- ['Neighbours That Cannot Be Moved Away': China Calls For Dialogue Between Pakistan, Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/neighbours-that-cannot-be-moved-away-china-calls-for-dialogue-between-pakistan-afghanistan/): China also urged both governments to ensure the protection of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions operating in their territories.
- [Families search for loved ones after deadly Pakistan strikes on Kabul rehab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/families-search-for-loved-ones-after-deadly-pakistan-strikes-on-kabul-rehab/): Afghan authorities say a Pakistani attack has killed hundreds of civilians; Islamabad rejects the claim as ‘false’.
- [Nigeria’s first state visit since 1989: President Bola Tinubu heads to UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/17/nigerias-first-state-visit-since-1989-president-bola-tinubu-heads-to-uk/): British pomp and pageantry await the Nigerian leader, but some in the diaspora are sceptical about his trip.
- [Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/senegal-govt-alleges-corruption-in-decision-to-hand-afcon-title-to-morocco/): Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by its players.
- [Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza’s historic markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/amid-ruins-palestinians-struggle-to-preserve-gazas-historic-markets/): For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis’s shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel’s war.
- [How the killing of Iran’s Ali Larijani could impact the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-the-killing-of-irans-ali-larijani-could-impact-the-war/): How will the killing of Ali Larijani impact Iran’s leadership and the country’s security?
- ['Kind People': Iran Thanks India After Receiving First Medical Aid Shipment Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/kind-people-iran-thanks-india-after-receiving-first-medical-aid-shipment-amid-war/): The aid consignment was delivered to the Iranian Red Crescent Society in Tehran.
- [3 Weeks Of US-Israel-Iran War: The Link Between Strait Of Hormuz, Fertilisers & Global Food Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/3-weeks-of-us-israel-iran-war-the-link-between-strait-of-hormuz-fertilisers-global-food-security/): How does the Iran war affect fertiliser supplies, prices and food security? How has it impacted India?
- [Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/not-just-energy-how-the-iran-war-could-trigger-a-global-food-crisis/): A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.
- [How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-senegal-lost-their-afcon-title-to-morocco-and-what-next-all-to-know/): After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF’s decision – but how did we get here and what next?
- [Why did Trump’s counterterrorism chief resign over Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/why-did-trumps-counterterrorism-chief-resign-over-iran-war/): US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has resigned over Washington’s war on Iran, saying he cannot support the conflict.
- [European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/european-groups-join-aid-convoy-to-cuba-amid-crippling-oil-blockade/): Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US’s total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
- [Polish court clears extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/polish-court-clears-extradition-of-russian-archaeologist-to-ukraine/): Alexander Butyagin, an academic with Russia’s Hermitage Museum, is accused of illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.
- [Iran holds funerals for officials Larijani and Soleimani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-holds-funerals-for-officials-larijani-and-soleimani/): Iranians have attended funeral processions for senior security officials Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani.
- [Kenya’s ‘drought amid plenty’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/kenyas-drought-amid-plenty/): Rains have begun in Kenya, but the north remains parched. Catherine Soi reports from Turkana.
- [Iran announces arrests, says US and Israel suffering ‘defeats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-announces-arrests-says-us-and-israel-suffering-defeats/): Hundreds have been arrested as Iran cracks down on ‘traitors’ following killing of Larijani, Soleimani.
- [Israel says it killed Iranian intelligence chief Khatib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-says-it-killed-iranian-intelligence-chief-khatib/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said an overnight strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
- [How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-dubai-and-uae-are-being-affected-by-iran-attacks-and-us-israeli-war/): How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war
- [North Korea Earned Up To $14 Billion By Sending Troops And Arms To Russia: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/north-korea-earned-up-to-14-billion-by-sending-troops-and-arms-to-russia-report/): Between August 2023 and December 2025, Pyongyang generated between $7.67 billion and $14.4 billion through troop deployments and arms exports.
- ['You Blew It': US Envoy Reacts As Grok Claims Video Of Him And Netanyahu Was AI-Generated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/you-blew-it-us-envoy-reacts-as-grok-claims-video-of-him-and-netanyahu-was-ai-generated/): Israeli PM Netanyahu shared a video with US Ambassador Huckabee, which AI chatbot Grok mistakenly labeled as AI-generated. Huckabee confirmed the meeting’s authenticity.
- [Not KGF In India, Which City Is Known As The Real ‘Gold Capital’ Of The World?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/not-kgf-in-india-which-city-is-known-as-the-real-gold-capital-of-the-world/): Many believe Kolar Gold Fields in India is the world’s gold capital. But the title belongs to Johannesburg in South Africa, home to one of the richest gold deposits ever discovered
- [Gulf States Want Iran 'Defanged' By US After Relentless Strikes, Hormuz Blockade. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/gulf-states-want-iran-defanged-by-us-after-relentless-strikes-hormuz-blockade-heres-why/): All six states in the Gulf Cooperation Council have so far refrained from striking back openly, limiting themselves to self-defense.
- [Israel Hits Iran Gas Facility With US Backing, Marking First Strike On Energy Sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-hits-iran-gas-facility-with-us-backing-marking-first-strike-on-energy-sector/): Emergency response teams were deployed to the site and were working to extinguish fires triggered by the attack.
- [Massive Crowds Gather In Tehran's Revolutionary Square For Ali Larijani's Funeral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/massive-crowds-gather-in-tehrans-revolutionary-square-for-ali-larijanis-funeral-watch/): Larijani, a key figure in Tehran’s strategic leadership, was killed in a strike carried out by the US and Israel, Iranian authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
- [Will Pacifist Japan Give In To Trump’s Hormuz Coalition Push? World War II Clause & Law Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/will-pacifist-japan-give-in-to-trumps-hormuz-coalition-push-world-war-ii-clause-law-explained/): Trump seeks a global coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz: The legal options available to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the past precedents, News18 explains
- [Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women’s Asian Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/japan-beat-south-korea-4-1-to-meet-australia-in-womens-asian-cup-final/): Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.
- [Afghan Taliban’s Retaliatory Actions: Eight Pakistani Security Personnel Killed In Ambush | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/afghan-talibans-retaliatory-actions-eight-pakistani-security-personnel-killed-in-ambush-exclusive/): There was heavy firing reported till the filing of this report, with Pakistani troops responding to the attack, CNN-News18 has learnt. 
- [Israel Claims Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed; Tehran Yet To Confirm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-claims-irans-intelligence-minister-esmail-khatib-killed-tehran-yet-to-confirm/): The development comes a day after Israel said it had killed senior Iranian official Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani.
- [Russia Offers To Mediate As Pakistan-Afghan Tensions Rise, Calls For Immediate De-Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/russia-offers-to-mediate-as-pakistan-afghan-tensions-rise-calls-for-immediate-de-escalation/): Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, said Moscow is closely monitoring the situation with concern.
- [How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-iran-defied-trump-threats-to-emerge-as-strait-of-hormuz-gatekeeper/): Trump has called on other navies to help open the strait, but countries are instead striking deals with Iran.
- [Iranian women footballers arrive in eastern Turkiye, on home border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iranian-women-footballers-arrive-in-eastern-turkiye-on-home-border/): The team is on last leg of its journey home from Australia after Asian Cup, which began before conflict in Middle East.
- [Turkiye says NATO bringing in more defences after missile interceptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/turkiye-says-nato-bringing-in-more-defences-after-missile-interceptions/): NATO to deploy a new Patriot missile defence unit to southern Turkiye’s Incirlik Air Base.
- [Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/olympics-urged-to-drop-reported-gender-test-plans-for-female-athletes/): Global sports leaders ‌reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.
- [Why Are The Larijanis Called 'Kennedys Of Iran' And Can Ali Larijani's Death Change Their Status?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/why-are-the-larijanis-called-kennedys-of-iran-and-can-ali-larijanis-death-change-their-status/): The term “Kennedys of Iran” has less to do with ideology and is more about dynasty, power, and influence
- [From Influencer, Tourists To Expats: How The UAE Is Policing Its Social Media Elite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/from-influencer-tourists-to-expats-how-the-uae-is-policing-its-social-media-elite/): Authorities have framed the violations under broader cybercrime and national security laws, but the offences fall into three clear categories- misleading, AI-generated, propaganda
- [Asim Munir Blasts Pakistan Intel Heads Over Failure To Eliminate ‘Enemy No.1’ TTP Chief | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/asim-munir-blasts-pakistan-intel-heads-over-failure-to-eliminate-enemy-no-1-ttp-chief-exclusive/): The criticism after the launch of Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq in Afghanistan, with Munir openly questioning why the operation has failed to deliver major results.
- [Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/pro-israel-groups-see-mixed-record-in-money-fuelled-illinois-primaries/): Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, who took money from pro-Israel donors, won race to be Democratic Senate candidate.
- [‘US and Israel have taken majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-and-israel-have-taken-majority-of-irans-ballistic-missile-capability/): ‘US and Israel have taken the vast majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’
- [The Kent warning: When truth escapes the war machine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/the-kent-warning-when-truth-escapes-the-war-machine/): A US counterterrorism official’s resignation raises uncomfortable questions about a war few are willing to challenge
- [Rama in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/rama-in-lebanon/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [Colombian president says Gaza was an ‘experiment’ for wider destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/colombian-president-says-gaza-was-an-experiment-for-wider-destruction/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.
- [Iranian diaspora celebrates Persian festival wrapped in US, Israeli flags](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iranian-diaspora-celebrates-persian-festival-wrapped-in-us-israeli-flags/): Dancing on a beach in Barcelona, members of the Iranian diaspora celebrated the Persian festival of Chaharshanbe Suri.
- [Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/senegal-to-appeal-decision-to-award-afcon-title-to-morocco/): Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final.
- [Israel says it killed Iran intel minister in third assassination in 2 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-says-it-killed-iran-intel-minister-in-third-assassination-in-2-days/): If the claim is confirmed, it would be the third major high-profile assassination of Iranian leaders in successive days.
- [Banksy Unmasked: The Revelation That May End Street Art's Biggest Secret](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/banksy-unmasked-the-revelation-that-may-end-street-arts-biggest-secret/): Banksy’s simple, sharp art has made him more popular than Rembrandt and Monet. A Reuters probe identified him as Robin Gunningham, now David Jones.
- [IDF Says It Killed Hamas Terrorist Responsible For Equipment Used On October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/idf-says-it-killed-hamas-terrorist-responsible-for-equipment-used-on-october-7/): The IDF said Abu Labda oversaw the movement of large quantities of raw materials used in the production of rockets, as well as advanced electrical components for weapons systems.
- [Helicopter Crashes While Landing On Field In Nepal, One Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/helicopter-crashes-while-landing-on-field-in-nepal-one-injured-video/): An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed while landing in Khotang, Nepal, injuring one passenger. It had flown from Kathmandu.
- [The oil logic behind Trump’s war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/the-oil-logic-behind-trumps-war-on-iran/): The Kharg Island strike shows how US force is calibrated to avoid disrupting global oil flows.
- [Cuba’s nationwide blackout and energy crisis explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/cubas-nationwide-blackout-and-energy-crisis-explained/): Power is returning in Cuba after Monday’s grid collapse, as US restrictions on oil continue. Ed Augustin is in Havana.
- [Beirut building turned to rubble by Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/beirut-building-turned-to-rubble-by-israeli-attack/): Several central neighbourhoods in Beirut have been attacked in a series of Israeli strikes.
- [Why Israel targets Beirut’s Dahiyeh and what the suburb means to Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/why-israel-targets-beiruts-dahiyeh-and-what-the-suburb-means-to-lebanon/): Dahiyeh’s story is not only about Hezbollah or Israel. It is about how it came to embody Lebanon’s deepest inequalities.
- [In Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap, homes under siege from rich foreign buyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/in-cape-towns-historic-bo-kaap-homes-under-siege-from-rich-foreign-buyers/): Amid digital nomads, a tourism boom and a housing crisis, can the people who built the city still afford to live in it?
- [Cuba’s lights begin to return, but its crisis is far from over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/cubas-lights-begin-to-return-but-its-crisis-is-far-from-over/): Power supply slowly resuming in Havana; but the country’s deeper crisis in relations with the US is endemic, long-term.
- [Race For Crude? China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Makes U-Turn, Heads To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/race-for-crude-china-bound-russian-oil-tanker-makes-u-turn-heads-to-india/): Ship-tracking data shows multiple such diversions in recent weeks, with at least two vessels rerouted toward Indian ports despite being expected to continue toward China
- [Beirut's Multi-Storey Building Flattened Within Seconds In Israeli Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/beiruts-multi-storey-building-flattened-within-seconds-in-israeli-attack-video/): The Israel-Iran war enters its 19th day. A video shows a building collapsing in Beirut after an Israeli strike. Over 900 have died in Lebanon. Iran vows retaliation.
- [NIA Arrests US National Matthew VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians: Story Behind Drone Warfare Training | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/nia-arrests-us-national-matthew-vandyke-6-ukrainians-story-behind-drone-warfare-training-exclusive/): US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested in Kolkata, led the Ukrainian ex-military group using the Mizoram corridor for drone warfare training, illegal border crossings
- [‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-distraction-in-the-middle-east-is-in-chinas-interest/): ‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’
- [Aftermath of Iranian ‘revenge’ strikes on Israel leaves destruction, two ki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/aftermath-of-iranian-revenge-strikes-on-israel-leaves-destruction-two-ki/): Widespread damage was left across areas near Tel Aviv after overnight Iranian missile strikes.
- [Do Taliban’s drone attacks expose a chink in Pakistan’s armour?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/do-talibans-drone-attacks-expose-a-chink-in-pakistans-armour/): As the conflict intensifies, Taliban drones challenge Pakistan’s security and response strategy, say experts.
- [Why Is US Using The Taj Mahal To Send Indians Back Home With A Free Flight & Cash Offer? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/why-is-us-using-the-taj-mahal-to-send-indians-back-home-with-a-free-flight-cash-offer-explained/): The campaign comes amid an intensified push by the Donald Trump administration to curb illegal immigration
- [How Many Security Forces Does Iran Have? The Role Of IRGC, Quds, Basij, Artesh Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-many-security-forces-does-iran-have-the-role-of-irgc-quds-basij-artesh-explained/): Iran’s security forces are designed to prevent coups and ensure the survival of the regime by creating overlapping responsibilities and ideological competition
- [Iran, Gaza To Lebanon: Is Destroying Heritage Sites During War A Crime?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-gaza-to-lebanon-is-destroying-heritage-sites-during-war-a-crime/): Iran, Gaza To Lebanon, The Attack On Culture And History: Are countries allowed to strike heritage site during a war? What does the law say? Is there a punishment? News18 explains
- [Who Is Matthew VanDyke, US National Held By NIA Over Drone Warfare Training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/who-is-matthew-vandyke-us-national-held-by-nia-over-drone-warfare-training/): Matthew Aaron VanDyke, a US national, is under investigation in India for alleged drone warfare training and illegal activities. He was arrested alongside six Ukrainians.
- ['We Need To Design New Arrangements': Iran Calls For New Shipping Rules In Hormuz Strait After War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/we-need-to-design-new-arrangements-iran-calls-for-new-shipping-rules-in-hormuz-strait-after-war/): Calling for a post-war overhaul, the Iranian Foreign Minister said Tehran would push for a “new protocol” to govern future navigation through the Hormuz Strait.
- [Israeli air strike flattens residential building in Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israeli-air-strike-flattens-residential-building-in-beirut/): Video shows the moment a residential building collapsed in Beirut after an Israeli air strike.
- [Iran launches ‘revenge’ missile attack on Israel after assassinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-launches-revenge-missile-attack-on-israel-after-assassinations/): Attack kills two people in central Israel’s Ramat Gan area and damages a Tel Aviv train station.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-19-of-us-israel-attacks/): Iran vows revenge after Israeli strikes kill security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
- [Israel bombs central Beirut, killing 6, strafes south, east Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-bombs-central-beirut-killing-6-strafes-south-east-lebanon/): Wave of Israeli air attacks launched as ground offensive widens in south where Hezbollah are fighting Israeli forces.
- [Indian Man Arrested In Singapore After 'Harassing' Air Hostess Mid-Flight, To Face 3-Year Jail Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/indian-man-arrested-in-singapore-after-harassing-air-hostess-mid-flight-to-face-3-year-jail-sentence/): The man allegedly touched the flight attendant inappropriately, followed her to the galley and cornered her during the flight.
- [Why Did The Burning Of A Book Lead To A Diplomatic Row Between China And Nepal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/why-did-the-burning-of-a-book-lead-to-a-diplomatic-row-between-china-and-nepal/): The controversy started at a technical institute in Nepal’s Morang district, where several copies of ‘The Governance of China’ were set on fire in the institute’s campus
- [Venezuela defeat USA, win first World Baseball Classic championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/venezuela-defeat-usa-win-first-world-baseball-classic-championship/): Venezuela upset the star-studded host nation to win a politically charged showdown in Miami.
- [Iran fires missiles, drones across Gulf, region remains in war crosshairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-fires-missiles-drones-across-gulf-region-remains-in-war-crosshairs/): Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report new blasts, interceptions, with war edging to 3-week mark.
- [Qatar can keep goods flowing amid tensions, customs chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/qatar-can-keep-goods-flowing-amid-tensions-customs-chief-says/): Qatar has no reason to worry about goods shortages or disruptions to supply chains despite heightened regional tensions.
- [After Larijani’s Killing, Who Can The US Turn To In Tehran For A Diplomatic Off-Ramp?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/after-larijanis-killing-who-can-the-us-turn-to-in-tehran-for-a-diplomatic-off-ramp/): Larijani had long played a central role in shaping Iran’s national security strategy and foreign policy outreach.
- [Ali Larijani 'Was At His Daughter's House' Along With Son When Israeli Strike Killed Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/ali-larijani-was-at-his-daughters-house-along-with-son-when-israeli-strike-killed-him/): Confirming his death on Wednesday, Iran labelled him a martyr and honoured his role in shaping the country’s defence and regional policies.
- [Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/actor-sean-penn-gifted-a-special-oscar-by-ukraines-railway-company/): Sean Penn was gifted an ‘Oscar’ made of Ukrainian railway metal after he skipped the Oscars to visit war-torn Ukraine.
- [Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-confirms-meeting-with-chinas-xi-jinping-delayed-as-war-on-iran-rages/): US President Donald Trump delays his trip to Beijing while also seeking China’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Cuba restores power after 29-hour blackout amid US oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/cuba-restores-power-after-29-hour-blackout-amid-us-oil-blockade/): The national power grid comes back on after Cuba’s 10 million people were plunged into darkness overnight.
- [Dubai Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Loud Explosions Heard In Dubai As Iran Steps Up Attack On UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-loud-explosions-heard-in-dubai-as-iran-steps-up-attack-on-uae/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE News LIVE Updates: Dubai witnessed multiple powerful explosions on early Wednesday as Iran continued its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region.
- [Khamenei's Death Didn't End Iran War, But Larijani's Killing May Extend It. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/khameneis-death-didnt-end-iran-war-but-larijanis-killing-may-extend-it-heres-why/): If Khamenei’s assassination was about decapitating the regime, Larijani’s killing is about disrupting its nervous system
- [Iran-Israel War News Live: Blast In Doha, Beirut; Saudi To Host Meeting Of Foreign Ministers of Several Nations Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-israel-war-news-live-blast-in-doha-beirut-saudi-to-host-meeting-of-foreign-ministers-of-several-nations-today/): US-Israel vs Iran War News Today Latest Updates: Blasts were heard in Doha and Beirut on Wednesday.
- [Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-executes-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel-2/): Iran executed Kurosh Keyvani for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad, providing images and sensitive info. Iran often executes those linked to Mossad amid tensions with Israel.
- [Drone attacks hit near US embassy in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/drone-attacks-hit-near-us-embassy-in-baghdad/): Fires have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone after a drone swarm, purportedly launched by Iran-aligned groups.
- [Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/killing-of-larijani-will-not-destabilise-iranian-political-system-minister/): Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says US-Israeli assassinations will not topple Tehran’s ‘strong political structure’.
- [‘This is America’s war’: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/this-is-americas-war-irans-foreign-minister-araghchi/): Iran’s foreign minister blames the US for regional escalation and says Washington is responsible for all consequences.
- [Araghchi: Iran’s system holds despite targeted leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/araghchi-irans-system-holds-despite-targeted-leaders/): Iran’s foreign minister is pushing back after the killings of top officials.
- [Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-administration-defends-anthropic-blacklisting-in-us-court/): US defence secretary designated Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk’ after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.
- ['Too Many People Dying': Irish PM Martin Slams War Standing Next To Trump At White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/too-many-people-dying-irish-pm-martin-slams-war-standing-next-to-trump-at-white-house/): During the meeting, Trump defended his hardline approach toward Iran, saying the country must never obtain nuclear weapons and describing its leadership in stark terms.
- ['Strong Political Structure': Iran Says Killing Of Top Leaders By US And Israel Won't Shake System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/strong-political-structure-iran-says-killing-of-top-leaders-by-us-and-israel-wont-shake-system/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said recent attacks, including those that killed senior officials, would not weaken the state’s functioning.
- [Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-allowing-more-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz-data-suggest/): Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.
- [‘We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon’, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/well-be-doing-something-with-cuba-very-soon-trump-says/): While waging war on Iran, the US president and his secretary of state are demanding a leadership change in Cuba.
- [Experts discuss ‘Israeli strategy’ in killing of senior Iran official Ali L](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/experts-discuss-israeli-strategy-in-killing-of-senior-iran-official-ali-l/): Ross Harrison joins a panel on what the US and Israel are seeking with their killing of senior Iranian leaders.
- [Netanyahu Quashes Death Rumours With Video Alongside US Ambassador: 'Yes, I'm Alive'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/netanyahu-quashes-death-rumours-with-video-alongside-us-ambassador-yes-im-alive/): In the latest video, Netanyahu can be seen walking and chatting with US’s Ambassador, Mike Huckabee, who joked that Trump had sent him to check on him.
- [Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/xi-jinpings-anticorruption-drive-sweeps-up-senior-chinese-military-chiefs/): Experts say rooting out corruption in the military remains a priority for China’s President Xi.
- [Over 200 Ukrainian military experts in Gulf region to counter Iran’s drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/over-200-ukrainian-military-experts-in-gulf-region-to-counter-irans-drones/): Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Moscow, Tehran ‘brothers in hatred’; claims Iran’s drones ‘contain Russian components’.
- ['We Will Pursue, Find And Neutralise Him': Israel On Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/we-will-pursue-find-and-neutralise-him-israel-on-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/): IDF said that it will continue targeting anyone who “poses a threat to the state of Israel,” including Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
- [1,600 Indians Return On Qatar Airways Flights Amid Airspace Restrictions Due To Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/1600-indians-return-on-qatar-airways-flights-amid-airspace-restrictions-due-to-iran-war/): Qatar Airways is only operating limited, non-scheduled flights due to airspace restrictions amid the ongoing Iran war and has carried 1,600 Indian nationals so far.
- [Iran Vows Revenge For Larijani's Killing, Says 'Will Launch Decisive & Regrettable' Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-vows-revenge-for-larijanis-killing-says-will-launch-decisive-regrettable-retaliation/): Iran’s National Security Council on Wednesday confirmed the death of its security chief, Ali Larijani, in an overnight Israeli strike.
- [Burning debris from missile interceptions showers Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/burning-debris-from-missile-interceptions-showers-dubai/): Witness videos captured missile interceptors launching and burning debris raining from the sky in Dubai.
- [Larijani’s warning to US, Israel before his killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/larijanis-warning-to-us-israel-before-his-killing/): Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran’s SNSC, warned the US and Israeli that killing leaders would strengthen Iran.
- [Who is Joe Kent, and why did he resign as Trump’s counterterrorism chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/who-is-joe-kent-and-why-did-he-resign-as-trumps-counterterrorism-chief/): Kent is the highest-level official to leave Trump administration over the US president’s decision to wage war on Iran.
- [US Drops 5,000-Pound Bombs On Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-drops-5000-pound-bombs-on-iranian-missile-sites-near-strait-of-hormuz/): The strikes may signal an effort to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships on the Strait of Hormuz, which has been virtually closed since the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- ['Pressure From Israel': Why US Counterterrorism Chief Turned Against Trump Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/pressure-from-israel-why-us-counterterrorism-chief-turned-against-trump-over-iran-war/): Joe Kent asserted that the United States had started the Iran war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
- [Trump denies knowledge of Israeli gas field attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-denies-knowledge-of-israeli-gas-field-attack/): Donald Trump said the US was unaware of Israel’s South Pars strike and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
- [Iran Strikes Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG Hub: Should India Brace For A Gas Shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-strikes-qatars-ras-laffan-lng-hub-should-india-brace-for-a-gas-shock/): Qatar consistently remains India’s top source of LNG. In 2023, India imported about 10.6–10.7 million tonnes of LNG from Qatar.
- [Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israeli-air-raids-devastate-southern-lebanon-dozens-killed-in-two-days/): The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
- [Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-attempts-to-distance-us-from-israeli-strikes-on-key-iranian-gasfield/): Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.
- [Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/baking-in-rubble-gaza-woman-keeps-eid-traditions-alive-despite-shortages/): Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.
- [‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/unpleasant-surprises-will-key-french-cities-elect-far-right-mayors/): Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
- [Trump Threatens To Blow Up Iran's Gas Field If Strikes On Qatar LNG Don't Stop: 'Won't Hesitate'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-threatens-to-blow-up-irans-gas-field-if-strikes-on-qatar-lng-dont-stop-wont-hesitate/): Trump said Israel’s initial strike on South Pars was carried out “out of anger” and maintained that neither the United States nor Qatar had any role in the operation.
- [Fireball Lights Up Sky, Panic Grips Crowd: Moment When Iran Hit Qatar’s Key LNG Hub | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/fireball-lights-up-sky-panic-grips-crowd-moment-when-iran-hit-qatars-key-lng-hub-video/): The strike damaged key infrastructure at the site, raising concerns over energy supplies and regional stability.
- [UAE Restricts Open-Air Prayers Ahead Of Eid Al Fitr, Namaz To Be Held Inside Mosques](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/uae-restricts-open-air-prayers-ahead-of-eid-al-fitr-namaz-to-be-held-inside-mosques/): The UAE authority said the decision applies nationwide, confirming that prayers will not take place in traditional open-air Eid prayer areas.
- [Could Oil Really Hit $200 A Barrel? War, Supply Shocks And A Market On The Edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/could-oil-really-hit-200-a-barrel-war-supply-shocks-and-a-market-on-the-edge/): The price surge is feeding into inflation fears globally, currency pressure in oil-importing countries like India, and volatility in financial markets
- [Social media making young people less happy, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/social-media-making-young-people-less-happy-report-finds/): Heavy social media use has contributed to ‘worrying decline’ in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 20 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-20-of-us-israel-attacks/): The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
- [Arrested US National, Ukrainians Picked Mizoram As 'Low-Risk Gateway' To Train Myanmar Rebels | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/arrested-us-national-ukrainians-picked-mizoram-as-low-risk-gateway-to-train-myanmar-rebels-exclusive/): Alternative routes such as flying directly into Myanmar or transiting via Thailand were considered by the group but ultimately rejected as more complex & likely to attract scrutiny
- ['Not Our War': Congress MP Manish Tewari Says Govt 'Doing The Right Thing' On West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/not-our-war-congress-mp-manish-tewari-says-govt-doing-the-right-thing-on-west-asia-conflict/): Congress MP Manish Tewari backed the central government’s stance on the West Asia conflict, stressing India’s limited role and the need for “strategic autonomy”.
- [Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it is far-fetched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/could-oil-hit-200-a-barrel-analysts-no-longer-think-it-is-far-fetched/): Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.
- [Tehran rescue workers pull survivors from rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/tehran-rescue-workers-pull-survivors-from-rubble/): Video released by Iran’s Red Crescent shows emergency services rescuing survivors of US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.
- [Asia’s stock markets dive after attacks on energy facilities in Qatar, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/asias-stock-markets-dive-after-attacks-on-energy-facilities-in-qatar-iran/): Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.
- [Attacks on GCC show ‘IRGC don’t think, they just push a button’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/attacks-on-gcc-show-irgc-dont-think-they-just-push-a-button/): Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says Iran’s attacks on the GCC are irrational and create anger.
- [Ben-Gvir visits gallows museum, threatens the death penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/ben-gvir-visits-gallows-museum-threatens-the-death-penalty/): Israel’s National Security Minister has filmed himself in front of gallows, threatening the death penalty.
- [JD Vance deflects gas price concerns with criticism of Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/jd-vance-deflects-gas-price-concerns-with-criticism-of-biden/): US Vice President JD Vance deflected concerns about high gas prices by criticising the Biden administration.
- [Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/luka-doncic-scores-40-points-as-lakers-defeat-rockets-in-nba/): Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.
- [Iran executes three convicted of killing police in recent pre-war unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-executes-three-convicted-of-killing-police-in-recent-pre-war-unrest/): Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.
- [US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-intelligence-agencies-not-expecting-china-to-invade-taiwan-in-2027/): US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan ‘without use of force’.
- [Mysterious Drones Detected Over US Base Where Rubio, Hegseth Live: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/mysterious-drones-detected-over-us-base-where-rubio-hegseth-live-report/): The development came as the US issued a global security alert for overseas diplomatic posts and locked down several domestic bases because of threats.
- ['Stay Away': In 'Major Escalation', Iran Issues Stark Warning For Saudi, UAE, Qatar Energy Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/stay-away-in-major-escalation-iran-issues-stark-warning-for-saudi-uae-qatar-energy-sites/): The warning came from IRGC, whose navy chief Alireza Tangsiri urged civilians and workers to immediately leave key industrial sites “for their safety”
- ['Israel Doesn't Hate The Chaos': US Officials Say Trump May Want To End Iran War Before Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israel-doesnt-hate-the-chaos-us-officials-say-trump-may-want-to-end-iran-war-before-netanyahu/): Trump aides said the US President is likely to push for an end to large-scale operations once core US objectives are achieved, even if Israel prefers to continue.
- [Trump Ally Highlights Fragile US Economy Amid Iran War, Says It Can't Handle $100-A-Barrel Oil Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-ally-highlights-fragile-us-economy-amid-iran-war-says-it-cant-handle-100-a-barrel-oil-shock/): Antoni’s remarks on the health of the United States economy came after the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center resigned in protest over the Iran war.
- [Are US & Israel Fighting The Same War Against Iran? Trump's Aides Aren't Sure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/are-us-israel-fighting-the-same-war-against-iran-trumps-aides-arent-sure/): While Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are closely coordinating military action, their visions of what victory looks like—and how to get there—are beginning to diverge
- [Three Palestinian women killed during Iranian missile attack in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/three-palestinian-women-killed-during-iranian-missile-attack-in-west-bank/): Women killed, 13 injured when debris from a missile, or possibly a cluster bomblet, hit a beauty salon near Hebron.
- [Democrats walk out of heated Epstein files briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/democrats-walk-out-of-heated-epstein-files-briefing/): Democrats staged a walkout of an Epstein files briefing by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- [Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/lionel-messi-scores-900th-goal-as-nashville-oust-miami-in-champions-cup/): Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in the 900-goal club as Nashville eliminates Miami from CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- [12 Arab, Islamic States Urge Iran To 'Immediately Halt Attacks' After Qatar's LNG Sites Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/12-arab-islamic-states-urge-iran-to-immediately-halt-attacks-after-qatars-lng-sites-targeted/): Foreign ministers of 12 Arab and Islamic states urged Iran to halt attacks and respect international law.
- [UAE FM Speaks To EAM Jaishankar On West Asia Tensions Amid Iran Missile Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/uae-fm-speaks-to-eam-jaishankar-on-west-asia-tensions-amid-iran-missile-threats/): The discussions focused on the impact of the latest developments on regional peace and stability, as well as their potential fallout for the global economy and energy security.
- [‘Does America have a plan? Israel has a plan. Does America know?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/does-america-have-a-plan-israel-has-a-plan-does-america-know/): Daniel Levy, says that the US-Israel war on Iran is reckless and harms allies for Israel’s benefit.
- [Who Is Kalpeshkumar Aka Kenny Patel? Indian National Wanted By FBI For Defrauding Victims In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/who-is-kalpeshkumar-aka-kenny-patel-indian-national-wanted-by-fbi-for-defrauding-victims-in-us/): The FBI has launched a hunt for Kalpeshkumar alias Kenny Patel for defrauding multiple victims from 2017 to 2021.
- [Spilling Beyond Battlefield: Why Oil Fields, Gas Plants And LNG Hubs Are Now Targets In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/spilling-beyond-battlefield-why-oil-fields-gas-plants-and-lng-hubs-are-now-targets-in-iran-war/): While Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, Iran retaliated by hitting Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, marking a dangerous escalation to the war.
- [After Resignation, Joe Kent Says, ‘Iran Was Nowhere Near Nuclear Weapon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/after-resignation-joe-kent-says-iran-was-nowhere-near-nuclear-weapon/): Joe Kent, ex-counterterrorism chief under Trump, resigned over Iran conflict concerns. In an interview, he criticised Israel’s role and disputed Iran’s nuclear threat claims.
- [Trump Says Israel Won't Attack Iran's Gas Field Again; Warns Tehran Against Striking Qatar LNG Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-says-israel-wont-attack-irans-gas-field-again-warns-tehran-against-striking-qatar-lng-plant/): Trump said Israel’s earlier strike on the South Pars gas field was carried out “out of anger” and stressed that neither the United States nor Qatar had any role in the operation.
- ['Batant Attempt At Blackmail': Saudi FM Slams Iran Over Missile Attacks, Says 'Trust Completely Shattered'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/batant-attempt-at-blackmail-saudi-fm-slams-iran-over-missile-attacks-says-trust-completely-shattered/): Saudi Foreign Minister said that the Kingdom is not going to succumb to the Iranian pressure and still reserves the right to take military action against Tehran if provoked.
- [Saudi FM warns Iran that patience in Gulf not ‘unlimited’ amid attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/saudi-fm-warns-iran-that-patience-in-gulf-not-unlimited-amid-attacks/): Foreign minister warns Iran that regional neighbours have ‘significant’ capabilities with which to respond to attacks.
- [Three women killed in occupied West Bank missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/three-women-killed-in-occupied-west-bank-missile-attack/): Three women in an occupied West Bank hair salon became the first Palestinian deaths of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Former US Counterterrorism Official Reveals He Wasn't Allowed To Share Concerns Over Iran War With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/former-us-counterterrorism-official-reveals-he-wasnt-allowed-to-share-concerns-over-iran-war-with-trump/): Kent said that the President Trump relied on a small circle of advisers in making his decision to strike Iran.
- [Israel Informed US Before Striking Iran's South Pars Gas Field; Washington Stayed Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israel-informed-us-before-striking-irans-south-pars-gas-field-washington-stayed-out/): Sources said it was unclear whether the US backed Israel’s decision to target the gas facility, which forms part of the world’s largest natural gas reserve.
- [Airlines Resume Dubai Operations Amid Iran War; 48 West Asia Flights Scheduled For Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/airlines-resume-dubai-operations-amid-iran-war-48-west-asia-flights-scheduled-for-today/): Flights between India and West Asia are resuming. Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have restarted flights to Dubai.
- [Donald Trump's Approval Rating Drops To Historic Low As Iran War Batters Global Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/donald-trumps-approval-rating-drops-to-historic-low-as-iran-war-batters-global-markets/): Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a historic low as the administration faces criticism over its military campaign in Iran, which has disrupted oil markets.
- [US Weighs Deploying Thousands Of Troops For Iran War As Trump Considers Expanding Ops: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-weighs-deploying-thousands-of-troops-for-iran-war-as-trump-considers-expanding-ops-report/): The US military is preparing for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran as Trump weighs expanding operations with the war well into its third week.
- [At least eight killed as Brazilian police carry out lethal favela raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/at-least-eight-killed-as-brazilian-police-carry-out-lethal-favela-raid/): Brazilian police say that raid in Rio de Janeiro targeted a leader of Red Command, a powerful criminal group.
- [Funerals held for Afghans killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/funerals-held-for-afghans-killed-in-pakistani-strike-on-kabul-hospital/): Afghans are burying the victims from a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul.
- [Qatar expels Iranian attaches after LNG facility strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/qatar-expels-iranian-attaches-after-lng-facility-strike/): Qatar is expelling Iran’s military and security attaches after Iranian missiles caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan.
- [Iran war live: Qatar, Saudi energy sites attacked; Riyadh says trust gone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-war-live-qatar-saudi-energy-sites-attacked-riyadh-says-trust-gone/): Iranian strikes on Gulf energy come after Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gasfield and navy assets in the north.
- ['I Have No Intention': Jerome Powell To Stay As Fed Chief Till DoJ Probe Is Over Amid Trump Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/i-have-no-intention-jerome-powell-to-stay-as-fed-chief-till-doj-probe-is-over-amid-trump-feud/): Powell said he has “no intention” of leaving the central bank until an investigation into his congressional testimony about the Fed’s building renovation is dropped.
- [What are Iran’s options as war goes on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/what-are-irans-options-as-war-goes-on/): Tehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue.
- [Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/dolores-huerta-sexual-violence-survivors-speak-out-against-cesar-chavez/): Activists and politicians have called for the late Chavez to have his honours stripped after accusations of rape emerge.
- [Trump Wants No More Strikes On Iranian Energy Sites After Israeli Attack On Vital Gas Field: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-wants-no-more-strikes-on-iranian-energy-sites-after-israeli-attack-on-vital-gas-field-report/): According to the report, Trump knew about the Israeli strike on South Pars and supported it as a message to Iran over its decision to block the Strait of Hormuz
- [Nigeria’s President Tinubu meets royals in UK state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/nigerias-president-tinubu-meets-royals-in-uk-state-visit/): With trade between the two countries at a record high, Charles is using the visit to highlight the pair’s deep ties.
- [Leader of Ecuador-based criminal group Los Lobos arrested in Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/leader-of-ecuador-based-criminal-group-los-lobos-arrested-in-mexico-city/): Angel Esteban Aguilar is suspected of masterminding the 2023 assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate.
- [Liverpool thrash Galatasaray 4-0 to reach Champions League quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/liverpool-thrash-galatasaray-4-0-to-reach-champions-league-quarterfinals/): Liverpool book quarterfinal with champions Paris Saint-Germain after dismantling Turkish giants Galatasaray at Anfield.
- [Qatar Orders Iranian Embassy Staff To Leave Country Within 24 Hours After Strikes On Energy Hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/qatar-orders-iranian-embassy-staff-to-leave-country-within-24-hours-after-strikes-on-energy-hub/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry declared the military and the security attaché at the Iranian embassy ‘persona non grata’ and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours.
- [Top US spy accused of omitting Iran intel that contradicts Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/top-us-spy-accused-of-omitting-iran-intel-that-contradicts-trump/): Top US spy was accused of altering testimony on Iran, omitting details that contradict Trump’s threat claims.
- [Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/oil-prices-surge-after-israeli-strike-on-irans-south-pars-gasfield/): There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.
- [Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/delcy-rodriguez-replaces-venezuelas-defence-minister-vladimir-padrino/): General Vladimir Padrino spent 11 years as the country’s defence minister, acting as a key ally of Nicolas Maduro.
- [Israel holding more than half of Palestinian child detainees without charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-holding-more-than-half-of-palestinian-child-detainees-without-charge/): Rights group says Palestinian children consistently report ‘appalling and debilitating conditions’ in Israeli prisons.
- [US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-fed-keeps-interest-rates-steady-amid-economic-geopolitical-uncertainty/): The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.
- [Iranians burn Trump, Netanyahu effigies at warship victim rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iranians-burn-trump-netanyahu-effigies-at-warship-victim-rally/): Iranians in Tehran burned effigies of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump.
- [US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Boost Trade As Iran War Roils Global Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-eases-venezuela-oil-sanctions-to-boost-trade-as-iran-war-roils-global-markets/): The US Treasury Department allowed companies to buy Venezuelan oil and engage in transactions that would normally be banned under American sanctions amid soaring oil prices.
- [Qatar’s Main Gas Facility Suffers 'Extensive Damage' As Iran Attacks Gulf Energy Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/qatars-main-gas-facility-suffers-extensive-damage-as-iran-attacks-gulf-energy-sites/): Iranian attacks caused fires and extensive damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan area, which houses the world’s largest LNG production facility, after a warning by the IRGC.
- [US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-to-require-up-to-15000-bond-for-visa-applicants-from-12-new-countries/): Trump administration has introduced measures meant to restrict both legal and illegal immigration to the US.
- [Qatar says Iran missile attack sparks fire, causes damage at gas facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/qatar-says-iran-missile-attack-sparks-fire-causes-damage-at-gas-facility/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns attack that caused “extensive damage” at the Ras Laffan complex.
- [US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/us-intel-chief-gabbard-says-iran-was-not-rebuilding-enrichment-prior-to-war/): Gabbard’s testimony contradicts one of several justifications Trump has given for launching war with Iran.
- [Israel attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/israel-attacks-irans-major-gas-field-in-new-escalation/): Israel has struck facilities belonging to the world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, marking a sharp escalation.
- [IAEA Condemns Strike On Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Avoids Naming US Or Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iaea-condemns-strike-on-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant-avoids-naming-us-or-israel/): IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi urged restraint amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran.
- [Iranian women’s football team return to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iranian-womens-football-team-return-to-iran/): The Iranian national women’s football team has returned to Iran, including several players who withdrew asylum requests.
- [Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/who-will-answer-for-the-iranian-schoolchildren-killed-in-minab/): An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?
- [Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-temporarily-waives-century-old-shipping-law-amid-rising-fuel-costs/): Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
- [‘We Are Sitting Ducks’: US Contractors In Iraq Fear Imminent Attack By Iran-Backed Militias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/we-are-sitting-ducks-us-contractors-in-iraq-fear-imminent-attack-by-iran-backed-militias/): Hundreds of US contractors are stranded at Ali Flaih Air Base near Baghdad, feeling vulnerable due to local militant threats and lack of safety measures.
- ['Ready To Talk, But Hand Over Terrorists': Pakistan Asks Afghan Taliban If TTP 'More Important'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/ready-to-talk-but-hand-over-terrorists-pakistan-asks-afghan-taliban-if-ttp-more-important/): Pakistan said it wants to hold talks with Afghanistan, but for that to happen, the ruling Taliban must give up the terrorists it is “hiding”
- [Iranian Regime 'Degraded But Intact,' Could Rebuild Military If It Survives: Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iranian-regime-degraded-but-intact-could-rebuild-military-if-it-survives-tulsi-gabbard/): Gabbard said that Iran was not attempting to rebuild its nuclear enrichment capacities, which were destroyed last year in a US-led attack called Operation Midnight Hammer
- ['Criminals Must Pay': Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei On Ali Larijani's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/criminals-must-pay-irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-on-ali-larijanis-killing/): Mojtaba Khamenei called Ali Larijani an “intelligent, committed individual” and said “criminal murderers of the martyrs must soon pay” after the latter’s death.
- [Imran Khan Examined By Doctors In Pakistan Jail For Eye Condition After Court Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/imran-khan-examined-by-doctors-in-pakistan-jail-for-eye-condition-after-court-order/): The 73-year-old is suffering from a serious eye condition, central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), which has affected his right eye since last October
- [Pakistan, China Developing Nuclear-Equipped Ballistic Missiles That Could Reach US: Tulsi Gabbard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/pakistan-china-developing-nuclear-equipped-ballistic-missiles-that-could-reach-us-tulsi-gabbard/): US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan have been developing an array of missile systems that could reach America.
- [Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/pakistan-and-afghanistan-agree-to-temporary-eid-al-fitr-pause-in-conflict/): Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.
- [President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/president-or-congress-who-in-the-us-has-the-power-to-declare-war/): US presidents have long bypassed Congress’s authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
- [Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/gunshots-disperse-crowd-during-persian-new-year-festivities-in-tehran/): A crowd celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran were forced to flee after gunshots disrupted their event.
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Champions League last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/live-liverpool-vs-galatasaray-champions-league-last-16/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.
- [UAE Condemns Strike On Iran-Qatar Shared Gas Field As Tehran Threatens Gulf Energy Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/uae-condemns-strike-on-iran-qatar-shared-gas-field-as-tehran-threatens-gulf-energy-facilities/): The South Pars offshore gas field, shared with Qatar, forms around a third of the world’s largest natural gas reservoir.
- [Afghanistan, Pakistan Announce Eid Pause In Conflict After Saudi, Qatar, Turkey Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/afghanistan-pakistan-announce-eid-pause-in-conflict-after-saudi-qatar-turkey-push/): Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey. Pakistan warns of renewed attacks if provoked
- [How Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora is confronting the US war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/how-los-angeless-iranian-diaspora-is-confronting-the-us-war-on-iran/): Residents are divided between supporting and opposing the US and Israeli war against Iran, amid fears for loved ones.
- [Trump's 'Jones Act' Gamble: As $100 Oil Shock Pauses 100-Year-Old Law, What This Means For Consumers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trumps-jones-act-gamble-as-100-oil-shock-pauses-100-year-old-law-what-this-means-for-consumers/): For a White House facing ‘wartime inflation’ and a restless electorate, the priority has shifted from long-term industrial protection to short-term economic survival
- [UAE Could Join US-Led Effort To Protect Ships In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/uae-could-join-us-led-effort-to-protect-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The UAE may join the US-led effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, shut by Iran amid war with Israel and the US. The conflict has killed over 2,000 people.
- [Who Was Esmail Khatib? Iran's Intel Minister And 3rd Top Official Killed By Israel In 24 Hrs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/who-was-esmail-khatib-irans-intel-minister-and-3rd-top-official-killed-by-israel-in-24-hrs/): Esmail Khatib was an Iranian cleric and politician who served as the country’s Minister of Intelligence from August 2021 until his death.
- [Iran threatens to strike Gulf energy facilities after South Pars attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-threatens-to-strike-gulf-energy-facilities-after-south-pars-attack/): Qatar foreign ministry spokesman slams Israeli attack on Iran’s offshore gasfield as ‘dangerous, irresponsible step’.
- [Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-wants-to-overthrow-the-cuban-president/): The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.
- [IRGC Is ‘Iran’s State Within A State’: Who Heads The Security Force? Role In Hormuz, War Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/irgc-is-irans-state-within-a-state-who-heads-the-security-force-role-in-hormuz-war-explained/): The IRGC is described as a “state-within-a-state” or a “business empire”, as it controls 20% to 50% of Iran’s economy. How is it controlling Strait of Hormuz amid war, explained
- [Trump Waives Century‑Old Shipping Law To Ease Soaring Fuel Costs Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/trump-waives-century-old-shipping-law-to-ease-soaring-fuel-costs-amid-iran-war/): The decision comes as global oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, with Brent crude rising over five percent to more than $108 per barrel on Wednesday.
- [Iran’s Quds Force Explained: The IRGC’s Much-Needed External Support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/irans-quds-force-explained-the-irgcs-much-needed-external-support/): Iran’s Quds Force: Its primary mission is to support non-state actors and “Islamic liberation movements” abroad.
- [Iran’s Basij, The ‘Eyes And Ears Of The Islamic Republic’, Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/irans-basij-the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-islamic-republic-explained/): What is Basij’s role and function in Iran? Who heads it? Iran’s security force explained
- ['I Wonder What Would Happen If...': Trump Floats Idea Of US Abandoning Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/i-wonder-what-would-happen-if-trump-floats-idea-of-us-abandoning-strait-of-hormuz/): The remarks come amid an escalating exchange of strikes targeting Iranian military and energy infrastructure.
- [‘Collected Like Pieces Of Flesh’: Afghan Families Gather Remains Of Kin After Pakistan Airstrikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/collected-like-pieces-of-flesh-afghan-families-gather-remains-of-kin-after-pakistan-airstrikes/): Two days after Pakistan bombed a Kabul rehab centre, families searched for missing patients. Taliban accused Pakistan of violating airspace. Death toll: 400, injured: 250.
- [Iran’s Artesh: The Army Branch That Absorbs The First Blow Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/irans-artesh-the-army-branch-that-absorbs-the-first-blow-explained/): The Artesh is tasked with defending Iran’s territorial integrity and borders
- [Iran Confirms 'Assassination' Of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib After Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/18/iran-confirms-assassination-of-intelligence-minister-esmail-khatib-after-israeli-strike/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the death of intelligence minister Esmail Khatib.
- [Kim Jong Un Sweeps North Korea Polls With 99.93% Mandate, Where Did The Remaining 0.07% Votes Go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/kim-jong-un-sweeps-north-korea-polls-with-99-93-mandate-where-did-the-remaining-0-07-votes-go/): In North Korea’s 2026 elections, Kim Jong Un’s party and allies won 99.93% of the vote and all seats. With 99.99% turnout, deputies for the 15th Assembly were chosen.
- [Apache Helicopters, Low-Flying Attack Jets Sent: US Steps Up Military Push To Reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/apache-helicopters-low-flying-attack-jets-sent-us-steps-up-military-push-to-reopen-hormuz/): The US and allies aim to restore movement through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict with Iran. Fighter jets and helicopters target Iranian naval threats.
- [Palestinians bury four women killed in Iranian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/palestinians-bury-four-women-killed-in-iranian-missile-attack/): A small occupied West Bank community has buried four women killed in a hair salon during an Iranian missile attack.
- [Brazil’s president criticises the US for thinking ‘they own the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/brazils-president-criticises-the-us-for-thinking-they-own-the-world/): President of Brazil Lula de Silva criticised the United States’ aggressive foreign policy under President Trump.
- [Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-live-tehran-warns-of-intensified-strikes-if-energy-sites-targeted/): Iran strikes Israeli oil refinery in northern city of Haifa as Tehran launches attacks on regional energy facilities.
- [Videos show Iranian missile fragments impacting northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/videos-show-iranian-missile-fragments-impacting-northern-israel/): Videos published by local Israeli platforms show Iranian missile fragments making impact in northern Israel.
- [Israel’s messianic political elite ‘does not know any boundaries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/israels-messianic-political-elite-does-not-know-any-boundaries/): Ilan Pappe, Israeli historian, says Israel’s unconstrained behavior is driven by a messianic aspiration for expansion.
- [US intelligence chief admits US, Israel not aligned on Iran war goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-intelligence-chief-admits-us-israel-not-aligned-on-iran-war-goals/): The US Director of National ‌Intelligence says American and Israeli goals in the war on Iran are not the same.
- [Mexican military says 11 killed in raid targeting Sinaloa cartel leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/mexican-military-says-11-killed-in-raid-targeting-sinaloa-cartel-leader/): Omar Oswaldo Torres, the leader of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa criminal network, was detained in the raid.
- [US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump’s face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-arts-commission-approves-gold-coin-stamped-with-donald-trumps-face/): The gold coin comes in addition to Trump’s efforts to have his face stamped on a $1 coin, in violation of federal law.
- [16 US Military Aircraft Destroyed By Iranian Fire, Accidents In West Asia War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/16-us-military-aircraft-destroyed-by-iranian-fire-accidents-in-west-asia-war-report/): The most serious US losses were when three F-15 aircraft were downed by friendly fire in Kuwait, and a KC-135 tanker was destroyed during a refuelling operation in Iraq.
- [Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/senegal-and-morocco-tied-by-religion-and-trade-but-divided-by-afcon-fallout/): Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations.
- [US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-f-35-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-after-a-combat-mission-over-iran/): The F-35 fighter jet landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said.
- [How will Israel’s decades-long assassination policy continue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/how-will-israels-decades-long-assassination-policy-continue/): Senior Iranian figures have been targeted and killed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [US states file lawsuit challenging Trump’s revocation of climate finding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-states-file-lawsuit-challenging-trumps-revocation-of-climate-finding/): The Trump administration revoked key scientific finding that formed a basis for regulations to address climate change.
- [FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and ‘multiple’ discrimination breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/fifa-fines-israel-fa-citing-racism-and-multiple-discrimination-breaches/): Following Palestine allegations, FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA for discrimination breaches.
- [Israelis protest in Tel Aviv calling for end to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israelis-protest-in-tel-aviv-calling-for-end-to-iran-war/): Israelis protested in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah.
- [FIFA details Infantino’s $6m deal with 33% Club World Cup bonus increase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/fifa-details-infantinos-6m-deal-with-33-club-world-cup-bonus-increase/): FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s pay boost revealed in latest accounts that target $14bn in revenue for 2027-30.
- [Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israel-continues-gaza-attacks-amid-regional-war-kills-several-palestinians/): Three killed in separate attacks in Gaza City as Rafah border reopens for limited medical evacuations.
- [Netanyahu says Iran’s uranium enrichment abilities destroyed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/netanyahu-says-irans-uranium-enrichment-abilities-destroyed/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has “the capacity to enrich uranium.”
- [US Approves Over $16 Billion In Arms Sales To Gulf Allies After Iranian Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-approves-over-16-billion-in-arms-sales-to-gulf-allies-after-iranian-attacks/): The US State Department approved more than $8 billion in air defence systems and related materiel, including drones, air-to-air missiles and F-16 fighter jet munitions, to the UAE.
- [Iran Executes 19-Year-Old Wrestler, 2 Others In First Public Hangings Linked To January Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-executes-19-year-old-wrestler-2-others-in-first-public-hangings-linked-to-january-protests/): Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi and two others were hanged in public after they were accused of killing two police officers “with knives and swords” during the January protests.
- [Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/why-the-us-homeland-security-shutdown-is-raising-fears-of-airport-delays/): Hundreds of TSA workers have resigned over unpaid wages, as Congress weighs funding the Department of Homeland Security.
- [US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-approves-16-5bn-arms-deal-to-gulf-states-amid-rising-iran-tensions/): The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.
- [Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor as he meets Japan’s PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-compares-iran-strikes-to-pearl-harbor-as-he-meets-japans-pm/): Donald Trump stunned Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when he compared strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor.
- [Netanyahu Says Iran 'Weaker Than Ever', Can No Longer Enrich Uranium Or Produce Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/netanyahu-says-iran-weaker-than-ever-can-no-longer-enrich-uranium-or-produce-ballistic-missiles/): Netanyahu said Iran’s missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded. He also denied that Israel pushed the US into going to war with Iran.
- [Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/smoke-rises-after-iranian-missile-attack-on-israel-oil-refinery-in-haifa/): An Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in the Israel city of Haifa.
- [Iranians shop for Persian New Year essentials despite war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iranians-shop-for-persian-new-year-essentials-despite-war/): Iranians are shopping for essentials to celebrate the beginning of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, despite the war.
- [‘Clear Proof’: Qatar Says Iran Expanding Targets Beyond US Interests After Gas Hub Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/clear-proof-qatar-says-iran-expanding-targets-beyond-us-interests-after-gas-hub-strike/): After Israel hit the South Pars gas site in Iran, Tehran had retaliated by hitting Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the largest LNG hub in the world
- [US F-35 Fighter Jet Forced To Make Emergency Landing After Being Hit By Iranian Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-f-35-fighter-jet-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-after-being-hit-by-iranian-fire/): An F-35 stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at an air base after it was believed to have been struck in Iranian fire.
- ['Not Afraid Of Any Country's Military Power': Taliban Supreme Leader's Message To Pakistan On Eid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/not-afraid-of-any-countrys-military-power-taliban-supreme-leaders-message-to-pakistan-on-eid/): Supreme Leader Amir al-Mu’minin Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, in an address to the Afghan people on Eid, made it clear that the country will not tolerate foreign interference
- [UK, France, Japan Say Ready To Join Efforts To Open Hormuz, Stabilise Energy Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/uk-france-japan-say-ready-to-join-efforts-to-open-hormuz-stabilise-energy-markets/): The UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said they were ready to contribute to efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
- [Israel says Haifa oil refinery hit in Iranian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/israel-says-haifa-oil-refinery-hit-in-iranian-missile-attack/): Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen says ‘no significant damage’ reported after Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery.
- [Hungary’s Orban continues to block Ukraine loan at EU summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/hungarys-orban-continues-to-block-ukraine-loan-at-eu-summit/): Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia’s war continues for a fifth year.
- [Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/who-leads-iran-assassinations-leave-leadership-and-command-in-question/): Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
- [Qatar PM on Iran attacks: ‘Wisdom seems to be lacking these days’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/qatar-pm-on-iran-attacks-wisdom-seems-to-be-lacking-these-days/): Qatar’s prime minister has said Iran’s claims that it is targeting US bases is “unacceptable and unjustified”.
- [Iran’s strike on Qatar gas facility will reduce supply for 3 to 5 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/irans-strike-on-qatar-gas-facility-will-reduce-supply-for-3-to-5-years/): Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility will cut about 17% of the country’s Liquefied Natural Gas exports.
- [US Rules Out Oil Export Ban As Prices Surge Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-rules-out-oil-export-ban-as-prices-surge-amid-west-asia-war/): The Trump administration won’t restrict oil exports despite rising energy costs from Middle East conflicts.
- [PM Modi Conveys Eid Wishes To Qatar Amir, Reaffirms Solidarity, Condemns Energy Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/pm-modi-conveys-eid-wishes-to-qatar-amir-reaffirms-solidarity-condemns-energy-attacks/): PM Modi spoke with Qatar PM, condemning the Iranian attack on Qatar’s energy infrastructure. He conveyed Eid greetings and emphasized safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Missile strikes close to reporter during Israeli attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/missile-strikes-close-to-reporter-during-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon/): A missile struck metres away from a Russia Today reporter as he was covering Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
- [Trump references Pearl Harbor during meeting with Japanese PM on Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trump-references-pearl-harbor-during-meeting-with-japanese-pm-on-iran-war/): US president said that Japan was ‘stepping up to the plate’ to support the US war without offering details.
- [Is Trump Making China Great Again? Poll Shows Western Allies Prefer Beijing Over US Led By Him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/is-trump-making-china-great-again-poll-shows-western-allies-prefer-beijing-over-us-led-by-him/): Citizens in Canada, France, Germany, and UK increasingly view China as more reliable – a trend attributed to the Trump administration’s turbulent and unpredictable foreign policy
- [‘Who Knows Better About Surprise Than Japan?’ Trump References Pearl Harbour On Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/who-knows-better-about-surprise-than-japan-trump-references-pearl-harbour-on-iran-strikes/): Trump said he did not inform allies about the Iran campaign as he wanted it to be a surprise, citing Japan’s Pearl Harbour attack in 1941 during World War II.
- [‘Don’t Do That’: Trump Says He Told Netanyahu Not To Attack Oil, Gas Fields](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/dont-do-that-trump-says-he-told-netanyahu-not-to-attack-oil-gas-fields/): President Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu not to target oil and gas infrastructure, distancing the US from recent strikes on Iran’s energy sites, and denied prior knowledge.
- [Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF’s Motsepe defends Morocco’s AFCON award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/senegal-instruct-lawyers-while-cafs-motsepe-defends-moroccos-afcon-award/): Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
- [European nations, Japan to join ‘appropriate efforts’ to open Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/european-nations-japan-to-join-appropriate-efforts-to-open-hormuz-strait/): Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.
- [Iran attacks cut 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-attacks-cut-17-of-qatars-lng-capacity-for-up-to-5-years-qatarenergy/): CEO Saad al-Kaabi says QatarEnergy may have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years.
- [Iran Used Only Fraction Of Its Power Against Israel, Says Foreign Minister Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-used-only-fraction-of-its-power-against-israel-says-foreign-minister-araghchi/): Iranian FM Araghchi said Tehran showed restraint after Israel’s attack, but hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan, causing a 17% LNG export loss and $20B revenue hit. Qatar condemned the strikes.
- [“It’s time to end the war.” UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to cease attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/its-time-to-end-the-war-uns-guterres-urges-us-israel-to-cease-attacks/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.
- [Hegseth says no ‘timeframe’ for war on Iran as Pentagon asks for $200bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/hegseth-says-no-timeframe-for-war-on-iran-as-pentagon-asks-for-200bn/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hints war funding may change, leaving timeline decisions to President Trump.
- [Hegseth insists US is meeting Iran war objectives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/hegseth-insists-us-is-meeting-iran-war-objectives/): US Defense Secretary insisted Washington is meeting its objectives against Iran despite escalating attacks on Gulf.
- [Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/death-toll-surpasses-1000-in-lebanon-as-israeli-bombardment-continues/): At least 40 medical workers among those killed as rights groups urge Israel to end attacks on Lebanon health facilities.
- [‘No One Will Escape Radiation’: Russia Urges US, Israel Not To Strike Nuclear Plant It Built In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/no-one-will-escape-radiation-russia-urges-us-israel-not-to-strike-nuclear-plant-it-built-in-iran/): Russia warns any strike on Bushehr could trigger a radiation disaster affecting multiple countries in the region, as Rosatom begins pulling out staff.
- [From Qatar To Saudi: Iran War Targets West Asia’s Critical Energy Arteries | See List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/from-qatar-to-saudi-iran-war-targets-west-asias-critical-energy-arteries-see-list/): The US-Israel conflict with Iran has hit energy infrastructure, raising oil prices and reducing production capacity by one third.
- [QatarEnergy CEO Says Iranian Attacks Wiped Out 17% Of LNG Capacity For 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/qatarenergy-ceo-says-iranian-attacks-wiped-out-17-of-lng-capacity-for-5-years/): Iranian attacks have reduced Qatar’s LNG export capacity by 17%, causing $20 billion annual revenue loss and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, according to QatarEnergy CEO.
- [US May Ease Curbs On Iranian Oil Already At Sea To Stabilise Supply: Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-may-ease-curbs-on-iranian-oil-already-at-sea-to-stabilise-supply-bessent/): The US may ease restrictions on Iranian oil exports and release oil from reserves to stabilize global energy markets amid conflict, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- [‘Missiles Down 90%, Drones 83%’: Hegseth Declares Iran Crippled, But Experts Warn Of ‘Hoarded’ Apocalypse Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/missiles-down-90-drones-83-hegseth-declares-iran-crippled-but-experts-warn-of-hoarded-apocalypse-strike/): The US is not taking any chances. Pete Hegseth’s announcement of the ‘largest strike package yet’ for late March 19 is designed to preempt any potential ‘hoarding’ strategy
- [Top 6 Arms Importing Countries In 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/top-6-arms-importing-countries-in-2026/): The ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions across regions like Europe, West Asia and South Asia have brought renewed focus on global arms imports and military preparedness.
- [PM Narendra Modi Wishes Jordan King On Eid, Calls For Dialogue On West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/pm-narendra-modi-wishes-jordan-king-on-eid-calls-for-dialogue-on-west-asia/): PM Modi greeted Jordan’s King Abdullah II for Eid, stressing dialogue for West Asia peace. They discussed diplomacy, condemned energy attacks.
- [The Lucknow Connection: How 3 Ukrainian Combat Veterans Fell Into The NIA Net](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/the-lucknow-connection-how-3-ukrainian-combat-veterans-fell-into-the-nia-net/): In total, the NIA has nabbed seven people, including an American national and six Ukrainian citizens, at airports in Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata
- [Video: Why Iran’s attack on Qatar’s gas fields matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/video-why-irans-attack-on-qatars-gas-fields-matters/): Gas prices have spiked after Israel’s attack on Iran’s main gas field prompted Iran to attack Qatari gas facilities.
- [Why are Iran’s South Pars gasfield, Qatar’s Ras Laffan, so significant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/why-are-irans-south-pars-gasfield-qatars-ras-laffan-so-significant/): Israel’s strike on South Pars and Iran’s attack on Ras Laffan escalate energy crisis, deepen regional tensions.
- [Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/morocco-says-stripping-senegal-of-afcon-win-upholds-rights-and-integrity/): The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
- [China’s silence on Iran reveals its true priorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/chinas-silence-on-iran-reveals-its-true-priorities/): Beijing’s muted response shows that when core interests are at stake, even close partners are expendable.
- [Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 people in Chad as war spills over border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/drone-attack-from-sudan-kills-17-people-in-chad-as-war-spills-over-border/): Local resident says casualties include mourners at funeral and children playing nearby.
- [Child among survivors pulled from rubble of US-Israeli attack in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/child-among-survivors-pulled-from-rubble-of-us-israeli-attack-in-iran/): Video from Iran’s Red Crescent showed a child among survivors pulled from the wreckage of a US-Israeli air attack.
- [WHO Preparing For Possible Attack On Nuclear Facility Amid West Asia War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/who-preparing-for-possible-attack-on-nuclear-facility-amid-west-asia-war-report/): WHO is preparing for potential nuclear emergencies amid the West Asia conflict. Dr Hanan Balkhy confirmed training for radiation emergencies. No radiation detected yet.
- [Attacks On US Forces Down 90%, Over 7,000 Targets Hit In Iran: Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/attacks-on-us-forces-down-90-over-7000-targets-hit-in-iran-hegseth/): The US reports a 90% drop in Iranian attacks on its forces, with over 7,000 targets hit. Defense Secretary Hegseth credits US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure.
- [Khan Yunis Brigade Military Chief Muhammad Abu Shaleh 'Eliminated,' Says Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/khan-yunis-brigade-military-chief-muhammad-abu-shaleh-eliminated-says-israel/): The IDF announced they “eliminated” Muhammad Abu Shaleh, the military intelligence commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade. Previous strikes killed Iran’s Ali Larijani and others.
- [Could Iran war trigger the next global food shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/could-iran-war-trigger-the-next-global-food-shock/): From factories to supermarket shelves, the Iran war is disrupting global supply chains.
- [Nigeria’s Osimhen tried to defy broken arm in Galatasaray loss at Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/nigerias-osimhen-tried-to-defy-broken-arm-in-galatasaray-loss-at-liverpool/): Liverpool came from behind to eliminate Galatasaray from the Champions League but injury for star striker revealed.
- [Iran’s dilemma in war and peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/irans-dilemma-in-war-and-peace/): Iran’s regional ambitions are increasingly constrained by military limits, economic pressure, and internal fragility.
- [The US–Israel war with Iran will not end with a clear victor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/the-us-israel-war-with-iran-will-not-end-with-a-clear-victor/): An arrangement that allows each side to claim it achieved its core goals is the most likely path out.
- ['Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine Strictly India-Specific': Decoding The Tulsi Gabbard-Jalil Jilani Spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/pakistans-nuclear-doctrine-strictly-india-specific-decoding-the-tulsi-gabbard-jalil-jilani-spat/): Tulsi Gabbard had suggested that the United States homeland could potentially fall within the range of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable conventional and nonconventional missiles
- [Brent Crude Surges 10% To $119 As Iran Strikes Hit Key Gulf Energy Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/brent-crude-surges-10-to-119-as-iran-strikes-hit-key-gulf-energy-sites/): Energy prices soared as Iran attacked Gulf infrastructure. Iranian missiles hit Qatar’s LNG hub, and drones struck Saudi and Kuwaiti refineries.
- [‘Need To Cease’: MEA Calls Attacks On Gulf Energy Infrastructure Deeply Disturbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/need-to-cease-mea-calls-attacks-on-gulf-energy-infrastructure-deeply-disturbing/): India condemns recent Gulf energy infrastructure attacks, urging an immediate halt. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed avoiding civilian and energy targets.
- [What did Arab and Muslim ministers discuss in Riyadh meeting on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/what-did-arab-and-muslim-ministers-discuss-in-riyadh-meeting-on-iran/): Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
- [Conflict shifts to ‘energy war’ as Iran targets Gulf oil and gas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/conflict-shifts-to-energy-war-as-iran-targets-gulf-oil-and-gas/): Following Israel’s South Pars strike, Iran has targeted Gulf energy sites to pressure an end to the conflict.
- [US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi Speaks With France's Macron, Urges De-Escalation In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-pm-modi-speaks-with-frances-macron-urges-de-escalation-in-west-asia/): Iran Israel Us War News Today Live Updates: Iran war has escalated with US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks across Israel and Gulf states.
- [Iran Considering Bill To Charge Tolls On Ships Passing Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-considering-bill-to-charge-tolls-on-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran may impose transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, charging countries for shipping, energy transport, and food supplies.
- [Iran hits Qatar gas operations in response to Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-hits-qatar-gas-operations-in-response-to-israeli-attack/): Qatar’s main gas facility is among the energy sites targeted by Iran after its own main gas field was hit in an attack.
- [Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/gabbard-says-pakistan-missiles-a-future-threat-to-us-but-experts-push-back/): The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.
- [Are Iran’s athletes political pawns?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/are-irans-athletes-political-pawns/): Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.
- [EU leaders slam Hungary’s Orban for blocking Ukraine aid package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/eu-leaders-slam-hungarys-orban-for-blocking-ukraine-aid-package/): Hungarian leader fuels EU outrage with veto on $103bn Ukraine aid, citing pipeline dispute amid tense election campaign.
- [Oman Terms Iran War Trump Admin's Greatest Miscalculation: 'US Lost Control Of Its Foreign Policy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/oman-terms-iran-war-trump-admins-greatest-miscalculation-us-lost-control-of-its-foreign-policy/): Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi criticizes the Trump administration’s war in Iran, urging American allies to help end the conflict.
- [Are Dubai’s Ultra-Rich Fleeing To Switzerland Amid War Fears And Risks To Their Wealth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/are-dubais-ultra-rich-fleeing-to-switzerland-amid-war-fears-and-risks-to-their-wealth/): In times of war, the global wealthy are returning to Switzerland as a trusted safe haven, with Swiss banks expecting ‘several dozen billion dollars’ in new inflows from Middle East
- [Pakistan Sees Massive Destruction Due To Deadly Storm, 15 Killed In Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/pakistan-sees-massive-destruction-due-to-deadly-storm-15-killed-in-karachi/): Heavy rain and strong winds hit Karachi, killing 15 and injuring several as walls and roofs collapsed. Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged residents to stay indoors. More rain is expected.
- [Iran to ‘boycott’ World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-to-boycott-world-cup-in-us-but-will-not-withdraw-from-2026-event/): Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
- [US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-east-asian-allies-in-legal-quandary-as-trump-seeks-help-in-the-middle-east/): US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- [Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/strikes-kill-two-pmf-fighters-in-northern-iraq-amid-wider-war-group-says/): Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
- ['Trumpanists, Not Terrorists': Pannun Condemns Arrest Of 6 Ukrainians, US National In India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trumpanists-not-terrorists-pannun-condemns-arrest-of-6-ukrainians-us-national-in-india/): Sikh Separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun condemned the NIA’s arrest of an American and six Ukrainians, calling them “Trumpanists”.
- [‘Information Siege’: Nearly 99% Iranians Cut Off From Internet Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/information-siege-nearly-99-iranians-cut-off-from-internet-amid-war/): Experts say the blackout is a move towards the “digital control” strategy, where the state prioritises surveillance and management of information over free flow of communication
- ['Violence Due To Incidents In Other Countries...': Asim Munir Warns Pakistanis Amid Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/violence-due-to-incidents-in-other-countries-asim-munir-warns-pakistanis-amid-iran-conflict/): Pakistan Army chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir said unrest triggered by external events would not be allowed to destabilise the country.
- [After Qatar, UAE, Iran Targets Saudi Arabia's Oil Giant In Aerial Strike As West Asia War Rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/after-qatar-uae-iran-targets-saudi-arabias-oil-giant-in-aerial-strike-as-west-asia-war-rages/): The SAMREF refinery, operated as a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, was hit in an aerial strike following similar attacks on facilities in Qatar and the UAE.
- [‘Council’s Inaction Made Israel Bold’: Iranian Diplomat Assails UN Over Israeli Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/councils-inaction-made-israel-bold-iranian-diplomat-assails-un-over-israeli-attacks/): Iran criticizes the UN for silence on assassinations of its officials. Ambassador Iravani claims Israel’s boldness and aggression from Qatar, Kuwait, and UAE violate all laws.
- ['Trust Shattered, Patience Wearing Thin': Did Saudi Arabia Just Threaten To Join The Gulf War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/trust-shattered-patience-wearing-thin-did-saudi-arabia-just-threaten-to-join-the-gulf-war/): The Minister’s statement came after Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched towards Riyadh.
- [Pentagon Requests Over $200 Billion From Congress To Fund War Chest Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/pentagon-requests-over-200-billion-from-congress-to-fund-war-chest-against-iran/): The Pentagon seeks White House support for a $200 billion budget to fund the ongoing Iran war. Deputy Defense Secretary Feinberg’s proposal faces Congress resistance
- [War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/war-enters-new-phase-as-israel-attack-on-iran-gasfield-sparks-gulf-response/): Saudis have warned of ‘military actions, if necessary’, but Gulf states in ‘diplomatic bind’ as they mull response.
- [US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/us-weighs-sending-thousands-of-troops-to-region-as-iran-war-rages-report/): The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
- [Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/19/iran-war-whats-the-jones-act-and-why-has-trump-suspended-it-for-60-days/): The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
- [Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iranians-celebrate-persian-new-year-in-first-wartime-nowruz-in-decades/): Residents of Tehran exchange new year’s wishes as US and Israeli attacks continue through the spring equinox.
- [Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial arts icon Chuck Norris dies at 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/walker-texas-ranger-star-and-martial-arts-icon-chuck-norris-dies-at-86/): A six-time karate champion and action film star, Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday for unknown causes.
- [Sri Lanka says it denied US request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/sri-lanka-says-it-denied-us-request-to-land-two-aircraft-at-mattala-airport/): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says request made on February 26, two days before US and Israel launched war on Iran.
- [‘Iranians Do Not Sneak Attack’: Iran FM Refutes Trump’s Claim Of Tehran Planning Strike On US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iranians-do-not-sneak-attack-iran-fm-refutes-trumps-claim-of-tehran-planning-strike-on-us/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned of a forceful response if Iran’s infrastructure is attacked, countering US President Trump’s claim Tehran planned to strike US forces.
- [US Recession By Year End? Polymarket Sees 36% Odds As Gas Prices Surge Toward $4 A Gallon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-recession-by-year-end-polymarket-sees-36-odds-as-gas-prices-surge-toward-4-a-gallon/): US pump prices have surged more than 30% this month, pushing the national average to $3.88 a gallon on Thursday.
- [White House Warns US Can Attack Iran's Kharg Island 'At Any Time' If Trump Orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/white-house-warns-us-can-attack-irans-kharg-island-at-any-time-if-trump-orders/): The White House confirmation came shortly after US media reported that additional Marines are being deployed to the Middle East.
- [Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/cuba-categorically-rejects-prospect-of-removing-diaz-canel-in-us-talks/): Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.
- [Explosion hits Jerusalem’s Old City after Iran missile alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/explosion-hits-jerusalems-old-city-after-iran-missile-alert/): An explosion struck Jerusalem’s Old City seconds after sirens warned of an incoming Iranian missile.
- [‘Go To Iran’: Asim Munir’s Iftar Shia Insult Sparks Sectarian Storm In Pakistan | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/go-to-iran-asim-munirs-iftar-shia-insult-sparks-sectarian-storm-in-pakistan-exclusive-details/): In his Friday sermon, Pakistani religious leader Syed Jawad Naqvi declared a metaphorical ‘war’ against what he termed an anti-Shia agenda
- [Russia Offers To Halt Intel Sharing With Iran If US Cuts Ukraine Intel: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/russia-offers-to-halt-intel-sharing-with-iran-if-us-cuts-ukraine-intel-report/): The offer was made last week by Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund, during talks in Miami with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- [Iran’s Strategic Pivot: Why Mojtaba Khamenei Is Trading The Sword For An Olive Branch In Af-Pak Belt | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/irans-strategic-pivot-why-mojtaba-khamenei-is-trading-the-sword-for-an-olive-branch-in-af-pak-belt-exclusive/): Addressing the two neighbouring nations, Khamenei described Afghanistan and Pakistan as ‘brotherly countries’ and ‘very close neighbours’
- [Iran’s Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in written Nowruz message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/irans-khamenei-says-enemy-defeated-in-written-nowruz-message/): Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he replaced his slain father as Iran’s supreme leader.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Accuses Israel Of ‘Sowing Division’, Denies Iran Role In Turkey, Oman Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/mojtaba-khamenei-accuses-israel-of-sowing-division-denies-iran-role-in-turkey-oman-strikes/): Khamenei links Turkey, Oman attacks to an alleged Israeli plot to “sow division”, denies Iran role as Oman urges US to exit conflict.
- [US easing ban on Iranian oil would signal ‘beginning of the end of war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-easing-ban-on-iranian-oil-would-signal-beginning-of-the-end-of-war/): The US says it is considering removing sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea.
- [Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/switzerland-announces-halt-to-weapons-exports-to-us-amid-iran-war/): Move comes as Swiss government also closed its airspace to US military flights directly linked to the Iran war.
- [What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/what-us-israeli-targets-reveal-about-iran-war-goals-three-weeks-in/): From degradation of military to efforts to foment unrest, targets show array of objectives but no single endgame.
- [Guardiola sidesteps Arsenal League Cup final rivalry as ‘world collapses’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/guardiola-sidesteps-arsenal-league-cup-final-rivalry-as-world-collapses/): Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to talk rivalry with Arsenal at a time when ‘the world is going to collapse’.
- [‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/cowards-trump-slams-nato-over-lack-of-support-in-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Trump is calling for US allies to help guarantee shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as NATO relocates Iraq personnel.
- [Air raid sirens blare during Eid call to prayer in Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/air-raid-sirens-blare-during-eid-call-to-prayer-in-kuwait/): Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait City as Iran targeted US assets with missiles and drones.
- [Trump Calls NATO Allies 'Cowards' Over Refusal To Reopen Hormuz, Blames Them For Oil Price Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-calls-nato-allies-cowards-over-refusal-to-reopen-hormuz-blames-them-for-oil-price-hike/): Trump called US NATO allies “cowards” for not aiding against Iran to control the Hormuz Strait, criticising them on Truth Social and blaming them for high oil prices.
- [How Israel Is Using Fear & Firepower To Systematically Break Iran’s War Machine: ISW-CTP Insight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/how-israel-is-using-fear-firepower-to-systematically-break-irans-war-machine-isw-ctp-insight/): The pervasive sense that any servicemember can be targeted at any time has triggered a breakdown in Iran’s traditional military discipline
- [Netanyahu Denies 'Denigrating' Jesus Christ After Iranian Foreign Minister's Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/netanyahu-denies-denigrating-jesus-christ-after-iranian-foreign-ministers-criticism/): The Israeli premier’s comments drew sharp criticism from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who called Netanyahu’s statements “remarkable” on X.
- [CBS News To Lay Off 6% Of Staff As Chief Editor And New Owner Look To Reshape Company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/cbs-news-to-lay-off-6-of-staff-as-chief-editor-and-new-owner-look-to-reshape-company/): CBS News, led by Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski, laid off 6% of its workforce, affecting 60 employees, to adapt to changing audience habits after voluntary buyouts.
- [PM Modi Greets Bahrain King On Eid, Condemns Attacks On Energy Infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/pm-modi-greets-bahrain-king-on-eid-condemns-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure/): Prime Minister Modi spoke to King Hamad of Bahrain, condemning attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure in West Asia.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants timeline for next round of Russia talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-wants-timeline-for-next-round-of-russia-talks/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘clear dates’ needed as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for discussions in US.
- [Will Russian oil be the biggest winner in the US-Israel war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/will-russian-oil-be-the-biggest-winner-in-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The price of Russian Urals has soared in recent weeks. How Russia – and other energy producing nations – could profit.
- [US On A Mission To Reopen Hormuz: Planes, Choppers Launched, How Long Will It Take?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-on-a-mission-to-reopen-hormuz-planes-choppers-launched-how-long-will-it-take/): US assets are engaged in a “hunt and kill” mission targeting Iranian fast-attack boats, mine-laying vessels & one-way attack drones. Will Kharg island be involved? News18 explains
- [‘Eagerly Awaiting’: IRGC Warns It Is Ready For US Ground Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/eagerly-awaiting-irgc-warns-it-is-ready-for-us-ground-invasion/): Iran’s IRGC warns it is “eagerly awaiting” US Marines in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Aragchi echoes readiness. Speculation of war grows, but Trump downplays it.
- [How Much Seaborne Buffer Does Oil Market Have Amid Iran War Which Refuses To End?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/how-much-seaborne-buffer-does-oil-market-have-amid-iran-war-which-refuses-to-end/): Crude oil and condensate in floating storage has been falling by 1.8 million barrels a day since the war began, one of the fastest rates in years
- [Iran video said to show US F-35 being hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-video-said-to-show-us-f-35-being-hit/): Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency has released military video said to show air defence systems hitting a US F-35.
- [Who are the Gulf’s military allies, and how are they helping in Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/who-are-the-gulfs-military-allies-and-how-are-they-helping-in-iran-war/): Experts say while Gulf states need support in face of Iranian attacks, it is less clear what their allies can provide.
- [‘Mullahs Are Desperate’: Pete Hegseth’s Biblical References Under Scrutiny Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/mullahs-are-desperate-pete-hegseths-biblical-references-under-scrutiny-amid-iran-war/): Pete Hegseth has introduced evangelical Christianity into the Pentagon, hosting worship services and citing Biblical themes, raising concerns about the military’s secular nature.
- [Another Indian Killed In Saudi Arabia, Toll At Six; Govt Moves To Repatriate Remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/another-indian-killed-in-saudi-arabia-toll-at-six-govt-moves-to-repatriate-remains/): India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences after an Indian national died in Riyadh amid the West Asia conflict. The Indian Embassy is assisting the family.
- [India Best Country I Have Travelled To, Says Laura Loomer After Backlash Over Deleted Racist Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/india-best-country-i-have-travelled-to-says-laura-loomer-after-backlash-over-deleted-racist-remarks/): Laura Loomer on X: “I have tried to do as much as possible these last 9 days but there is still so much to see and do.”
- [Kim Jong Un Rides Tank With Daughter In Unusual Father-Daughter Moment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/kim-jong-un-rides-tank-with-daughter-in-unusual-father-daughter-moment-video/): Kim Jong Un was seen atop a battle tank with his daughter Kim Ju Ae during military drills, highlighting her growing public role amid regional tensions with Japan and South Korea.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/fifa-world-cup-2026-security-concerns-grow-in-us-as-funding-stalls/): US preparations fall behind for FIFA World Cup 2026, leading to growing concerns about security risks at events.
- [Iran’s IRGC says spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini killed in US-Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/irans-irgc-says-spokesman-ali-mohammad-naini-killed-in-us-israeli-attack/): Israeli and US air attacks pound Iran as assassination campaign of country’s leadership continues.
- [Iran Conducts Fresh Strikes On Kuwait Refinery As It Marks Persian New Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-conducts-fresh-strikes-on-kuwait-refinery-as-it-marks-persian-new-year/): Firefighters battled a blaze at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery after a drone strike attributed to Iran, marking the second attack this week.
- ['We Were Attacked': Chinese Sailor Reports Gunfire On Barbadian-Flagged Ship In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/we-were-attacked-chinese-sailor-reports-gunfire-on-barbadian-flagged-ship-in-hormuz/): The messages, in Chinese, were shared by a worker whose ship has been stuck in the Gulf since the conflict began.
- [Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-does-not-need-to-close-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-disrupt-it/): The real risk lies not in closure, but in disruption in the strait’s approaches.
- [Iran today, Africa tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-today-africa-tomorrow/): What is being done to Iran today could be done to Africa tomorrow. Africa must reject this illegal war.
- [Refugee Council questions Australia’s Iran strategy at Women’s Asian Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/refugee-council-questions-australias-iran-strategy-at-womens-asian-cup/): Women’s Asian Cup hosts Australia face criticism for the political tug of war over the Iranian women’s football team.
- [Israel says it hit Syrian army camps in the south after Druze ‘attacked’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/israel-says-it-hit-syrian-army-camps-in-the-south-after-druze-attacked/): Israeli air strikes target army camps in response to alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday.
- [Slovenia heads to polls with diverging views on Israel in focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/slovenia-heads-to-polls-with-diverging-views-on-israel-in-focus/): Slovenia’s election sees the centre-left coalition take on the populist right amid claims of foreign meddling.
- [Iran Guards Spokesman Promised 'Missile Surprises' For Israel, Killed Soon After In Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-guards-spokesman-promised-missile-surprises-for-israel-killed-soon-after-in-strike/): Speaking to Iranian media hours before his death, Naini said Iran’s missile stockpiles were sufficient and the country’s missile industry had reached its highest levels.
- [UAE Dismantles Alleged Iran-Hezbollah ‘Terror Network’; Multiple Arrests Made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/uae-dismantles-alleged-iran-hezbollah-terror-network-multiple-arrests-made/): The UAE dismantled a “terrorist network” funded by Hezbollah and backed by Iran. Lebanon condemned the plot and offered cooperation to bring culprits to justice.
- [‘We Said No’: Sri Lanka Turned Down US Request To Station Warplanes At Civilian Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/we-said-no-sri-lanka-turned-down-us-request-to-station-warplanes-at-civilian-airport/): Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed neutrality in the West Asia war, denying US warplanes at Mattala Airport and not approving an Iranian port call request.
- [Trump Plans To Break Iran's Grip On Hormuz By Seizing Kharg Island: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-plans-to-break-irans-grip-on-hormuz-by-seizing-kharg-island-report/): According to the report, the plan is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to challenge Iran’s control over the strategic waterway.
- [What Will Make Trump, Netanyahu Declare Absolute Victory In US-Israel-Iran War?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/what-will-make-trump-netanyahu-declare-absolute-victory-in-us-israel-iran-war/): Netanyahu claimed that Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. Yet, the war hasn’t ended.
- [$16.5-Billion Arms For Gulf Allies, $7-Billion Weapons For UAE: US Deals Amid Iran War Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/16-5-billion-arms-for-gulf-allies-7-billion-weapons-for-uae-us-deals-amid-iran-war-explained/): US nod for sale of $16.5-billion arms for Gulf allies, $7-billion weapons for UAE with emergency waivers: How the US profits from the deals and Iran war, explained
- ['Zero Water, Zero Talks': India Tears Into Pakistan Over Terror AT UN Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/zero-water-zero-talks-india-tears-into-pakistan-over-terror-at-un-event/): India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni emphasised that suspending Indus treaty is a calculated move with significant consequences for Pakistan
- [Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/eid-celebrations-dimmed-by-war-and-displacement-across-middle-east/): Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.
- [Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/muslims-celebrate-eid-al-fitr-around-the-world-amid-shadow-of-war/): People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.
- [Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-developing-a-vetting-system-for-strait-of-hormuz-transit-report/): Lloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by IRGC.
- ['F**k Tel Aviv': Mamdani’s Wife Faces Backlash For Using N-Word In 2013 Social Media Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/fk-tel-aviv-mamdanis-wife-faces-backlash-for-using-n-word-in-2013-social-media-post/): NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, faces backlash over resurfaced 2013-2017 social media posts with racist language and controversial statements.
- [Iran Hits $100-Million F-35 Lightning II: 1st Strike On ‘Invincible Core’ Of US Air Power Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-hits-100-million-f-35-lightning-ii-1st-strike-on-invincible-core-of-us-air-power-explained/): The F-35 is the “backbone” of US and allied air power, costing over $100 million per unit. Why the first strike on a crewed Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II matters, explained
- [Beyond Lipulekh: How India And China Are Reopening Trade, Travel And Ties One Step At A Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/beyond-lipulekh-how-india-and-china-are-reopening-trade-travel-and-ties-one-step-at-a-time/): From resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to easing FDI norms, India and China have been working on bettering bilateral ties over the past year.
- [Adopt WFH, Use Public Transport And Cut Energy Demand: IEA As West Asia War Deepens Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/adopt-wfh-use-public-transport-and-cut-energy-demand-iea-as-west-asia-war-deepens-oil-crisis/): Supply losses are raising global prices for diesel, jet fuel, and LPG, which is expected to increase pressure on households, businesses, and the overall economy, said the agency.
- [‘It helps us survive’: Poverty forces children into mine work in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/it-helps-us-survive-poverty-forces-children-into-mine-work-in-dr-congo/): Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.
- [Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/ukraine-sends-advisers-to-gulf-as-it-counterattacks-russian-forces-in-south/): Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
- [Long before Trump: How US policy has harmed the environment for decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/long-before-trump-how-us-policy-has-harmed-the-environment-for-decades/): Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.
- [Five problems the Iran war could solve for Israel’s Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/five-problems-the-iran-war-could-solve-for-israels-netanyahu/): From the Iranian threat to his own domestic legal and political troubles, war with Iran has advantages for Netanyahu.
- [USS Tripoli Carrying 2,000 Marines Heading To Middle East Amid Ongoing US-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/uss-tripoli-carrying-2000-marines-heading-to-middle-east-amid-ongoing-us-iran-war/): The USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship, is deploying to West Asia with over 2,000 Marines amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Harmless Action And Costly Slip: How A Sailor’s Workout Disclosed French Aircraft Carrier’s Location](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/harmless-action-and-costly-slip-how-a-sailors-workout-disclosed-french-aircraft-carriers-location/): A French naval officer’s Strava workout revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Explained: Who Controls It, And Can Iran Impose Tolls On Vessels Passing Through?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/strait-of-hormuz-explained-who-controls-it-and-can-iran-impose-tolls-on-vessels-passing-through/): According to multiple reports, at least one oil tanker operator has reportedly paid around $2 million for safe transit through Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Security Must Be Taken Away From Enemies': Mojtaba Khamenei On Iran's Intelligence Minister's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/security-must-be-taken-away-from-enemies-mojtaba-khamenei-on-irans-intelligence-ministers-killing/): Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, extended condolences to his cabinet after Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Esmail Khatib’s assassination.
- [India-China Border Trade Via Lipulekh Pass To Resume After 6 Years: What Is Nepal’s Objection?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/india-china-border-trade-via-lipulekh-pass-to-resume-after-6-years-what-is-nepals-objection/): India-China border trade via Lipulekh pass after 6 years marks a thaw in ties: Why does Lipulekh matter? What is Nepal’s objection? News18 explains
- [RCMP Clears India Of Any Links To Violence In Canada, Cites Evidence-Based Findings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/rcmp-clears-india-of-any-links-to-violence-in-canada-cites-evidence-based-findings/): RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme confirmed no link between transnational repression or violent activities in Canada and any foreign government, including India.
- [Multi-Front Crises Expose Tensions Between Pak Army And ISI; Munir Issues Warning: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/multi-front-crises-expose-tensions-between-pak-army-and-isi-munir-issues-warning-report/): Tensions rise in Pakistan’s security as gaps between the Army, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, and ISI emerge. Failures in Operation Sindoor and threats from TTP add pressure.
- [Another Top Iranian Military Official, IRGC Spokesperson Killed On Day 21 Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/another-top-iranian-military-official-irgc-spokesperson-killed-on-day-21-of-war/): Post Content
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-21-of-us-israel-attacks/): Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
- [Kuwait oil refinery hit again as Iran targets Gulf energy infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/kuwait-oil-refinery-hit-again-as-iran-targets-gulf-energy-infrastructure/): Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
- [Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/three-charged-in-the-us-with-smuggling-ai-chips-into-china/): US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Supreme Leader Likely To Deliver First Address To Iran On Nowruz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-supreme-leader-likely-to-deliver-first-address-to-iran-on-nowruz/): Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will deliver his first public speech on Nowruz, March 21 following his initial address on March 12, 2026 after Ali Khamenei’s death.
- ['Sab Se Pehle Pakistan': Asim Munir Urges Unity As Iran War Tests Islamabad’s Balancing Act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/sab-se-pehle-pakistan-asim-munir-urges-unity-as-iran-war-tests-islamabads-balancing-act/): Asim Munir warned that Pakistan cannot afford internal instability triggered by conflicts beyond its borders.
- [World Happiness Report 2026: 10 Least Happy Countries In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/world-happiness-report-2026-10-least-happy-countries-in-the-world/): The World Happiness Report 2026 was published on March 19. Discover the nations struggling the most with happiness.
- [Eid under siege: Little to celebrate in Gaza as Israel tightens chokehold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/eid-under-siege-little-to-celebrate-in-gaza-as-israel-tightens-chokehold/): Tighter restrictions on goods and aid are driving shortages, adding to the strain on families in Gaza on Eid.
- [Video Captures Moment When US F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Hit By Iranian Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/video-captures-moment-when-us-f-35-stealth-fighter-was-hit-by-iranian-strikes/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard released a video showing a US F-35 targeted by a surface-to-air missile over Iranian airspace, claiming the jet was ‘seriously damaged.’
- [PM Modi Condemns Attacks On Energy Infra, Holds Talks On West Asia With Qatar, Oman, Jordan, France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/pm-modi-condemns-attacks-on-energy-infra-holds-talks-on-west-asia-with-qatar-oman-jordan-france/): PM Modi discussed the West Asia conflict with leaders from Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman, and Malaysia, urging de-escalation and dialogue.
- [Iran Drops First-Ever Video Of Mojtaba Khamenei In Classroom Amid Mystery Over Whereabouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-drops-first-ever-video-of-mojtaba-khamenei-in-classroom-amid-mystery-over-whereabouts/): State media aired a video of Mojtaba Khamenei teaching religious studies on IRIB. The footage, reportedly shown for the first time, lacked a recording date, causing speculation.
- [Oil Tanker Company Pays $2 Million To Iran For Safe Strait Of Hormuz Passage: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/oil-tanker-company-pays-2-million-to-iran-for-safe-strait-of-hormuz-passage-report/): Iran charged $2 million from a private oil tanker company for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. India is negotiating with Tehran for vessel transit.
- [Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-womens-football-team-feted-in-tehran-after-asylum-battle-at-asian-cup/): Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.
- [Can Iran Fight A Long War? Tehran's Ballistic Missile Capacity At 10%, Drone Warfare Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/can-iran-fight-a-long-war-tehrans-ballistic-missile-capacity-at-10-drone-warfare-hit/): A major phase of the campaign — codenamed Operation Rising Lion — reportedly focused on dismantling Iran’s military-industrial backbone.
- [From Barrage To Slowdown: How Iran's Strikes Against UAE Plunged Sharply After March 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/from-barrage-to-slowdown-how-irans-strikes-against-uae-plunged-sharply-after-march-4/): After the initial surge, Iran’s attacks shifted in pattern, with daily numbers stabilising between 120 and 160 from March 2 to 8, while drones made up majority of incoming threats.
- [US Releases Before-And-After Photos Of Iran’s Karaj Missile Plant Hit During Operation Epic Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-releases-before-and-after-photos-of-irans-karaj-missile-plant-hit-during-operation-epic-fury/): CENTCOM revealed Operation Epic Fury’s impact on Iran’s Karaj Missile Plant. Satellite images show the plant before & after strikes, showing destroyed missile assembly facilities.
- [Did Trump Know? Conflicting Claims Over Iran Gas Field Strike Put US-Israel Ties Under Lens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/did-trump-know-conflicting-claims-over-iran-gas-field-strike-put-us-israel-ties-under-lens/): According to official figures, the conflict has so far claimed at least 1,300 lives in Iran, more than 960 in Lebanon and 14 in Israel.
- [Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/why-pakistani-farmers-are-suing-two-german-companies-for-deadly-2022-floods/): Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
- [Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/japan-vs-australia-womens-asian-cup-final-team-news-start-and-lineups/): Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.
- [Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-footballer-azmoun-kicked-off-national-team-for-disloyalty-say-reports/): Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai’s ‌ruler.
- [FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/fifas-gianni-infantino-seemingly-changes-course-on-peace-efforts/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.”
- [Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iranian-football-players-celebrated-in-tehran/): Iran’s national women’s football team has been given a hero’s welcome home, weeks after they were thrust into a crisis.
- [Australian PM Anthony Albanese Heckled At Sydney Mosque During Eid Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-heckled-at-sydney-mosque-during-eid-event/): Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were heckled at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney during Eid prayers, accused of being “genocide supporters.”
- [Iran Likely To Allow More Indian Vessels To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz: Lloyds List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-likely-to-allow-more-indian-vessels-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz-lloyds-list/): Iran is developing an approval process for safe ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Lloyds List Intelligence.
- [Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/luka-doncic-scores-60-points-as-lakers-rally-to-defeat-heat-in-nba/): The NBA’s leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.
- [Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-must-take-the-steering-wheel-back-from-the-israelis-in-iran-war/): Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran.
- [Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/unpacking-netanyahus-latest-claims-about-the-war-on-iran/): Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.
- ['I'm Alive, You're All Witnesses': Israel's Netanyahu Addresses Media, Debunks Death Rumours Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/im-alive-youre-all-witnesses-israels-netanyahu-addresses-media-debunks-death-rumours-again/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu debunked conspiracy theories about his death, stating, “I’m alive, and you’re all witnesses.”
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Prince Sultan Air Base In Saudi Hit By Drones; Qatar Says Iran Attacks Will Disrupt 17% LNG Export](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-prince-sultan-air-base-in-saudi-hit-by-drones-qatar-says-iran-attacks-will-disrupt-17-lng-export/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Several schools and universities have decided to shift to online classes for two weeks after the spring break amid tension in the UAE.
- [‘Can Anyone Tell Trump What To Do?’ Netanyahu Rejects Claims Israel ‘Dragged’ US Into Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/can-anyone-tell-trump-what-to-do-netanyahu-rejects-claims-israel-dragged-us-into-iran-conflict/): Netanyahu praised the “close coordination” between Israel and the US in the war, saying, “We are achieving goals in lightning speed.”
- [Trump Admin Issues New 30-Day Waiver For Sale Of Russian Oil, Adds Cuba, North Korea As Exceptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-admin-issues-new-30-day-waiver-for-sale-of-russian-oil-adds-cuba-north-korea-as-exceptions/): The United States issued a new general license for the sale of Russian oil loaded on tankers as of March 12, replacing an earlier waiver.
- [Eid without toys: Israeli restrictions drive up prices in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/eid-without-toys-israeli-restrictions-drive-up-prices-in-gaza/): Amid war and supply restrictions, Gaza’s toy markets face shortages and high prices, leaving children without Eid gifts.
- [Iran Unveils 10 Million Rial Note Worth Just Rs 650 As Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-unveils-10-million-rial-note-worth-just-rs-650-as-crisis-deepens/): Iran unveils 10 million rial banknote worth about 7 dollars, highlighting severe inflation, weak rial, sanctions pressure and rising cash demand amid US Israel tensions.
- [Martial Law By Stealth: Pakistan Imposes Military Trials On Civilians In Gilgit-Baltistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/martial-law-by-stealth-pakistan-imposes-military-trials-on-civilians-in-gilgit-baltistan-exclusive/): Top Indian intelligence sources suggest that this systemic disregard for human rights is turning Pakistan into a pariah state
- [Strike On Iran’s Bandar Anzali Port Deals Blow To India-Russia Trade Corridor Ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/strike-on-irans-bandar-anzali-port-deals-blow-to-india-russia-trade-corridor-ambitions/): US Israeli strike on Irans Bandar Anzali threatens INSTC Mumbai St Petersburg route raising costs and risks for India Russia trade and regional stability.
- [US Says It Destroyed Iranian Bunker Housing Missiles Threatening Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-says-it-destroyed-iranian-bunker-housing-missiles-threatening-strait-of-hormuz/): US President Donald Trump has separately called NATO allies “cowards” and urged them to take action to secure the strait.
- [Tehran, Tokyo Discuss Letting Japan-Related Vessels Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/tehran-tokyo-discuss-letting-japan-related-vessels-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran is willing to facilitate safe passage for nations like Japan, provided they engage and coordinate directly with Iranian authorities.
- [Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/trump-threatens-to-deploy-ice-to-airports-amid-homeland-security-shutdown/): The US president called on immigration agents to place ‘heavy emphasis’ on the arrests of Somali immigrants.
- [Ukraine Deploys 230 Anti-Drone Experts To Gulf, Already Shooting Down Iranian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/ukraine-deploys-230-anti-drone-experts-to-gulf-already-shooting-down-iranian-drones/): Zelenskyy framed Ukraine’s involvement in the Gulf not as a distant concern but as a direct extension of its own war.
- [Iranian Navy Guided Indian Tanker Through Hormuz On Pre-Approved Route: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iranian-navy-guided-indian-tanker-through-hormuz-on-pre-approved-route-report/): Iranian officials took details of the ship’s flag, name, origin and destination ports and the nationality of crew members before guiding the vessel.
- [‘Security Like No One Has Ever Seen Before’: Trump Says He Will Deploy ICE Agents At Airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/security-like-no-one-has-ever-seen-before-trump-says-he-will-deploy-ice-agents-at-airports/): Donald Trump threatens to deploy ICE at US airports for security and arrest of illegal immigrants, criticises Minnesota and Ilhan Omar, escalating immigration tensions.
- [Few Western Ships Sail Through Hormuz As Iran Allows Limited Grain Imports Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/few-western-ships-sail-through-hormuz-as-iran-allows-limited-grain-imports-amid-war/): Iran lets Greek managed grain ships like Star Gwyneth and Giacometti cross Strait of Hormuz to supply Imam Khomeini port as war and blockade strain food security.
- [UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/uk-says-iran-missile-attack-on-diego-garcia-failed/): The UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.
- [Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/arab-states-should-beware-of-israels-hegemonic-energy-expansion/): The Iran war revealed how dependent Israel’s Arab neighbours are on its gas exports.
- [Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/bahrain-says-patriot-system-intercepted-drone-over-homes/): Bahrain’s account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident, which led to civilian injuries.
- [Tehran holds Eid prayers as funeral held for IRGC spokesman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/tehran-holds-eid-prayers-as-funeral-held-for-irgc-spokesman/): Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.
- [Jaishankar Speaks To Iranian Counterpart Araghchi, Conveys Nowruz Greetings, Discusses Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/jaishankar-speaks-to-iranian-counterpart-araghchi-conveys-nowruz-greetings-discusses-conflict/): Notably, this marks the fourth interaction between two leaders since the conflict began, during which they discussed recent developments and their broader regional implications.
- [With Hormuz Disrupted, Refiners Turn To These Alternative Crudes At Record Premiums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/with-hormuz-disrupted-refiners-turn-to-these-alternative-crudes-at-record-premiums/): Labuan crude from Malaysia, Minas from Indonesia and Bach Ho from Vietnam are grades that rarely attract significant attention in global oil markets.
- [Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/unease-in-japan-after-trump-cites-pearl-harbor-to-defend-iran-war/): US president’s reference to Japan’s 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi’s silence gets mixed reaction.
- [Iranian woman’s video of US-Israel attack ends as bomb hits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iranian-womans-video-of-us-israel-attack-ends-as-bomb-hits/): The fate of an Iranian woman caught in a US-Israeli bomb attack is unknown, after video emerged of her filming it.
- [No ‘Short Excursion’ For Trump As Iran War Drags On Three Weeks In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/no-short-excursion-for-trump-as-iran-war-drags-on-three-weeks-in/): The ongoing conflict in West Asia ended its fourth week, and the situation remains vulnerable — Global energy prices skyrocket, the US stands isolated from NATO allies.
- [Over 20 Countries Pledge Support For Safe Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/over-20-countries-pledge-support-for-safe-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz/): In a joint statement, 22 nations- mostly European but also including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain- condemned Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf in unambiguous terms.
- [No Eid Prayers At Al-Aqsa For First Time Since 1967 Six-Day War As Police Block Worshippers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/no-eid-prayers-at-al-aqsa-for-first-time-since-1967-six-day-war-as-police-block-worshippers/): Eid al Fitr tensions in Jerusalem as Muslim worshippers clash with Israeli police over rare Al Aqsa Mosque closure amid war with Iran and missile debris nearby.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Breaks Nowruz Tradition With No Public Address, Raises Questions For CIA, Mossad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/mojtaba-khamenei-breaks-nowruz-tradition-with-no-public-address-raises-questions-for-cia-mossad/): The CIA and Mossad were closely watching during Nowruz to see whether Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, would uphold his father’s tradition of a New Year’s address. 
- [IRGC Claims Strike On Israeli F-16 Over Iran As IDF Says It Hit Missile Facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/irgc-claims-strike-on-israeli-f-16-over-iran-as-idf-says-it-hit-missile-facilities/): IRGC claims strike on Israeli F-16 over central Iran as Israel hits missile sites in Tehran amid wider US Israel campaign and reports of a damaged US F-35.
- [How Pakistan Army & Lashkar-E-Taiba Are Weaponising Eid To Ignite New Hybrid Threat To India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/how-pakistan-army-lashkar-e-taiba-are-weaponising-eid-to-ignite-new-hybrid-threat-to-india-exclusive/): At the heart of this ideological mobilisation is Hafiz Talha Saeed, the son of the notorious LeT founder Hafiz Saeed
- [How Iran’s Midget Submarines Could Choke Hormuz And Why US May Struggle To Stop Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/how-irans-midget-submarines-could-choke-hormuz-and-why-us-may-struggle-to-stop-them/): The Ghadir-class is capable of firing the Hoot torpedo, which can reportedly travel at 220 miles per hour underwater.
- [Finland Tops World Happiness Index Again; Here’s Where India, China, Pakistan Rank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/finland-tops-world-happiness-index-again-heres-where-india-china-pakistan-rank/): Finland tops World Happiness Report 2026 for ninth year as Afghanistan stays last. India rises to 116th, behind Pakistan and China, while Nordic nations dominate rankings.
- ['Bomb Mumbai & Delhi If America Attacks Us': Former Pakistan Envoy Abdul Basit's Viral Threat | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/bomb-mumbai-delhi-if-america-attacks-us-former-pakistan-envoy-abdul-basits-viral-threat-exclusive-details/): Basit—who served as Islamabad’s top diplomat in New Delhi from 2014 to 2017—framed India as the ‘default’ target for Pakistan
- [War In Iran Erases 4 Days Of Global Fuel Supply, Triggers 50% Price Surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/war-in-iran-erases-4-days-of-global-fuel-supply-triggers-50-price-surge/): West Asia war shuts Strait of Hormuz, cripples oil, LNG and fertiliser trade, sends prices soaring, forces global fuel curbs and threatens UN warned food shortages.
- [US Steps Up Planning To Secure Iran’s Nuclear Material As Trump Talks Of Winding Down War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-steps-up-planning-to-secure-irans-nuclear-material-as-trump-talks-of-winding-down-war/): Donald Trump weighs Middle East drawdown as US plans possible JSOC mission to secure Irans enriched uranium, leaving conflict endgame uncertain.
- [Pentagon Locks In Palantir's AI Targeting System As Official Military Program: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/pentagon-locks-in-palantirs-ai-targeting-system-as-official-military-program-report/): Palantir developed its AI system to support the Pentagon’s Project Maven, which began in 2017 as a drone-imagery labeling program.
- [No Salary, No Problem? Elon Musk Steps In To Pay US Airport Security Guards Amid Government Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/no-salary-no-problem-elon-musk-steps-in-to-pay-us-airport-security-guards-amid-government-shutdown/): Many TSA officers have stopped showing up for work, leading to severe staff shortages and security wait times of over three hours at major airports.
- [Fire Rages After Iran Strikes Haifa Refinery | Here Are Key Israeli Infrastructure Sites Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/fire-rages-after-iran-strikes-haifa-refinery-here-are-key-israeli-infrastructure-sites-hit/): Iranian missile hit Haifa refinery, sparking container terminal fire and damaging key infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict.
- [Iran says US and Israel attacked Natanz nuclear facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-says-us-and-israel-attacked-natanz-nuclear-facility/): No leakage of radioactive materials reported in the area in central Iran, Tehran’s atomic energy organisation says.
- [Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/japan-beat-australia-to-lift-womens-asian-cup-title/): Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in ⁠the Women’s ⁠Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.
- [PM Modi Condemns Attacks On Critical Infrastructure In Nowruz Call With Iran’s Pezeshkian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/pm-modi-condemns-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure-in-nowruz-call-with-irans-pezeshkian/): PM Narendra Modi speaks with Masoud Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure across Iran.
- [US Farmers Flag Fertiliser Crunch Amid West Asia War, Write To White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-farmers-flag-fertiliser-crunch-amid-west-asia-war-write-to-white-house/): With half of corn fertiliser applied in spring, long shipping delays from the Persian Gulf risk supplies arriving too late for US farmers.
- [Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to boxing after sex eligibility review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/lin-yu-ting-cleared-to-return-to-boxing-after-sex-eligibility-review/): Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- [Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/drone-strike-near-iraqi-intelligence-headquarters-in-baghdad-kills-officer/): One police officer killed in strike by ‘outlaw groups’ on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.
- [War spirals as information control tightens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/war-spirals-as-information-control-tightens/): From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.
- [US jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-jury-finds-elon-musk-misled-investors-during-twitter-purchase/): Jury finds that two tweets posted in May 2022 by Musk contained false statements.
- [Air China To Resume Direct Flights Between Beijing, New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/air-china-to-resume-direct-flights-between-beijing-new-delhi/): Air China to resume direct Beijing New Delhi flights, signaling a step toward restoring normal bilateral ties between China and India.
- ['We Need Unity More Than Ever’: Iran President’s Nowruz Message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/we-need-unity-more-than-ever-iran-presidents-nowruz-message/): Masoud Pezeshkian and António Guterres use Nowruz amid war and tensions to urge unity, empathy, peace and global cooperation for a more inclusive world.
- [Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/israel-systematically-torturing-palestinians-in-custody-says-un-expert/): Report by Francesca Albanese says ‘torture in detention used on unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance’.
- [Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: La Liga – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid-la-liga-team-news-start-lineups/): Madrid host rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu as they aim to stay in touch with Barca, who are four points clear.
- [‘I have fought for Aaron’: A Ugandan mother confronts disability and stigma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/i-have-fought-for-aaron-a-ugandan-mother-confronts-disability-and-stigma/): Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.
- [Top 5 Air Defence Powers In The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/top-5-air-defence-powers-in-the-world/): Take a look at the strongest air defence countries in the world
- ['Loyal Friend, Reliable Partner': Russia Affirms Support To Iran In War With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/loyal-friend-reliable-partner-russia-affirms-support-to-iran-in-war-with-us/): Russia has accused recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran of pushing the wider Middle East to the brink and fuelling a major global energy crisis.
- ['You Are Our Brothers': Iran's President Urges Unity Among Islamic Nations Amid Regional Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/you-are-our-brothers-irans-president-urges-unity-among-islamic-nations-amid-regional-conflict/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged unity among Islamic countries as the conflict rages in West Asia.
- [Natanz Nuclear Facility Hit In Airstrike, No Radiation Leak: Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/natanz-nuclear-facility-hit-in-airstrike-no-radiation-leak-iran/): Post Content
- [Iran says it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-says-it-will-allow-japanese-ships-to-transit-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Japan sources 90 percent of its crude from Middle East and is heavily dependent on exports transiting the key waterway.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-22-of-us-israel-attacks/): As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
- [Exit Or Escalation? These Four Questions Will Shape The Future Of The Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/exit-or-escalation-these-four-questions-will-shape-the-future-of-the-iran-war/): The true test of any US exit from the conflict will not be within the borders of Iran, but within the waters of the Strait of Hormuz
- [Nowruz 2026: What ‘New Day’ Means For Iranians In A Year Marked By War And Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/nowruz-2026-what-new-day-means-for-iranians-in-a-year-marked-by-war-and-uncertainty/): Recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, the UN has also marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a festival observed by millions worldwide
- [Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/trump-hints-at-winding-down-iran-war-as-us-deploys-more-troops-to-region/): Trump says he is not looking for a ceasefire with Iran as mixed messages from US president come amid an escalating war.
- [Trump Spoke Of Winding Down The Iran War. Why Is He Sending In More Troops & Warships Then?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/trump-spoke-of-winding-down-the-iran-war-why-is-he-sending-in-more-troops-warships-then/): The result is a strategy that looks less like a clear exit and more like a balancing act between ending the war and maintaining pressure
- [INS Taragiri, Armed With BrahMos Missiles, To Join Indian Navy Fleet On April 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/ins-taragiri-armed-with-brahmos-missiles-to-join-indian-navy-fleet-on-april-3/): The warship is equipped with a wide range of advanced weapons and systems. It can carry the BrahMos ship-to-ship missile system and is fitted with the MRSAM for air defence.
- [Massive Blaze At US Diplomatic Facility Near Baghdad Airport After Iranian Strikes | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/massive-blaze-at-us-diplomatic-facility-near-baghdad-airport-after-iranian-strikes-video/): Iranian drone attack ignites massive blaze at US linked Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center near Baghdad airport as Ashab al Kahf claims responsibility for the strikes.
- [Two More Indian LPG Tankers Prepare To Sail Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/two-more-indian-lpg-tankers-prepare-to-sail-through-strait-of-hormuz-amid-iran-war/): Two Indian LPG carriers – Pine Gas and Jag Vasant – are currently positioned near Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
- ['We Will Not Accept Ceasefire': Iran FM Araghchi Says 'Don't Want Last Year's Scenario To Repeat'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/we-will-not-accept-ceasefire-iran-fm-araghchi-says-dont-want-last-years-scenario-to-repeat/): Post Content
- [LIVE: Japan vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/live-japan-vs-australia-womens-asian-cup-2026-final/): Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the Women’s Asian Cup final.
- [Can Iran Regime Be Toppled? What Mossad Chief Told Netanyahu Before Striking Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/can-iran-regime-be-toppled-what-mossad-chief-told-netanyahu-before-striking-tehran/): Recently, Tulsi Gabbard said the US intelligence community assesses that Iran’s regime “appears to be intact, but largely degraded.”
- [After Decades Of Nurturing Terror, Pakistan Now Its Biggest Victim: GTI Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/after-decades-of-nurturing-terror-pakistan-now-its-biggest-victim-gti-report/): The GTI says Pakistan’s tribal belt long served as a semi-governed sanctuary for groups like the Taliban, Haqqani Network, al-Qaeda and later the TTP.
- [Ukraine Using Its Drone Expertise To Help US And Its Allies In Middle East Conflict: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/ukraine-using-its-drone-expertise-to-help-us-and-its-allies-in-middle-east-conflict-zelenskyy/): The drone interceptors produced by Ukraine played a crucial role in its defense against Russia’s more than 4-year-old full-scale invasion. 
- ['I Am Palm Beach Pete': Florida Man Clarifies After Internet Mistakes Him For Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/i-am-palm-beach-pete-florida-man-clarifies-after-internet-mistakes-him-for-jeffrey-epstein/): A Florida man clarified after a viral video of him driving a convertible sparked widespread speculation that he resembled Jeffrey Epstein. 
- [Can Iran Fire Missiles At Base In Indian Ocean 2,400 Miles Away? Tehran's Diego Garcia Attempt Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/can-iran-fire-missiles-at-base-in-indian-ocean-2400-miles-away-tehrans-diego-garcia-attempt-explained/): Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, but neither struck the US-UK military base.
- [‘Bring 140 Mn Barrels To Global Markets’: After Russian Crude, US Eases Iran Oil Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/bring-140-mn-barrels-to-global-markets-after-russian-crude-us-eases-iran-oil-sanctions/): The step could quickly release around 140 million barrels of oil into the global market. Much of the sanctioned Iranian oil is currently being held by China at low prices
- [Missile Damage At Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG Hub Raises Global Supply Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/missile-damage-at-qatars-ras-laffan-lng-hub-raises-global-supply-fears/): The setback may also complicate efforts to rebuild gas and LNG inventories during the summer period, when countries typically prepare for higher winter demand.
- ['India In Unique Position To Be Bridge-Builder, Mediator In West Asia': Polish Ambassador | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/india-in-unique-position-to-be-bridge-builder-mediator-in-west-asia-polish-ambassador-exclusive/): Dr Piotr Antoni Switalski also touched upon the global fallout of the Iran war and Poland’s alignment with NATO and the European Union amid Trump’s snub
- [Aid flotilla for Cuba sets sail from Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/aid-flotilla-for-cuba-sets-sail-from-mexico/): An aid flotilla from Mexico is sailing for Cuba as the country suffers under a tightening US fuel blockade.
- [300 million people celebrate Nowruz under a cloud of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/300-million-people-celebrate-nowruz-under-a-cloud-of-war/): Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, as war grips the Middle East.
- [Iran Fires Two Ballistic Missiles At US-UK Diego Garcia Military Base, None Hit Target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-fires-two-ballistic-missiles-at-us-uk-diego-garcia-military-base-none-hit-target/): Iran War Updates: One missile failed during flight, while a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other.
- [Donald Trump Says US Doesn't Need Strait Of Hormuz. Five Reasons Why He May Be Wrong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/donald-trump-says-us-doesnt-need-strait-of-hormuz-five-reasons-why-he-may-be-wrong/): Roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz. This means any disruption pushes up global crude prices, leading to a rise in fuel costs worldwide
- [US Releases Before-And-After Images Of Iran Drone Production Plant Hit By Precision Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-releases-before-and-after-images-of-iran-drone-production-plant-hit-by-precision-strikes/): the Esfahan–Khomeynishahr drone production plant, which manufactured Shahed one-way attack drones, was heavily damaged in precision strikes by the US forces.
- [US‑Iran‑Israel War LIVE: Iran Ready To Allow Japanese-Linked Vessels To Pass Through Hormuz; IDF Strikes Hezbollah In Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-iran-israel-war-live-iran-ready-to-allow-japanese-linked-vessels-to-pass-through-hormuz-idf-strikes-hezbollah-in-beirut/): Iran Israel Us War News Today Live Updates: Qatar’s state oil giant reported “extensive damage” at the Ras Laffan Industrial City after an Iranian missile attack.
- [America’s ‘Five O’Clock Follies’ 2.0? Iran Blasts US War Narrative With Vietnam Defeat Twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/americas-five-oclock-follies-2-0-iran-blasts-us-war-narrative-with-vietnam-defeat-twist/): Abbas Araghchi said that while Donald Trump and American leaders said the US is “winning”, the situation on the ground is different.
- [Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Investors In Twitter Deal, Cleared Of Some Fraud Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/jury-finds-elon-musk-misled-investors-in-twitter-deal-cleared-of-some-fraud-claims/): The nine-member jury found Musk liable for misleading investors through two tweets, including one stating that the Twitter deal was “temporarily on hold.”
- [‘Won’t Be Safe For Enemies’: Iran Vows To Target Global Tourist Sites As US Sends More Marines To Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/wont-be-safe-for-enemies-iran-vows-to-target-global-tourist-sites-as-us-sends-more-marines-to-gulf/): Iran’s top military spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi warned that “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” would no longer be safe for Tehran’s enemies.
- [‘Close To Objectives’: Trump Considers 'Winding Down' Iran War, Urges Others To Guard Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/close-to-objectives-trump-considers-winding-down-iran-war-urges-others-to-guard-hormuz/): Trump outlined what he described as key gains, including degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, dismantling its defence industrial base, and neutralising its naval and air power.
- [Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/al-jazeera-reporters-journey-from-jordan-to-iraq/): Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.
- [Iran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-war-live-trump-says-no-ceasefire-as-khamenei-issues-defiant-message/): Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks ‘by other nations who use it’.
- [Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/colombias-president-gustavo-petro-under-investigation-in-us-for-drug-ties/): Faced with reports that two US prosecutors have opened probes, the left-wing leader denies links to drug traffickers.
- [Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking war with Muslim neighbours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/pezeshkian-says-iran-not-seeking-war-with-muslim-neighbours/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is not seeking war with its neighbours.
- [US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-judge-sides-with-new-york-times-against-pentagon-journalism-policies/): In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out ‘disfavoured journalists’.
- [US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/us-says-it-struck-alleged-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific-killing-two/): In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.
- [Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/ex-minister-gamboa-targeted-in-costa-ricas-first-extradition-to-the-us/): A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-says-enemy-defeated-in-audio-message/): Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.
- [Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/palestinian-citizens-of-israel-demand-better-protection-against-missiles/): At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.
- [Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/military-movements-indicate-trump-is-considering-iran-ground-operation/): The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
- [India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/india-cooking-gas-crisis-forces-exodus-of-textile-workers/): Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.
- [UK Allows US To Use Bases To Strike Iranian Sites Targeting Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/uk-allows-us-to-use-bases-to-strike-iranian-sites-targeting-strait-of-hormuz/): The expansion comes after Iran’s foreign minister warned the UK that it views the decision to allow the US to use British bases as “participation in aggression.” 
- ['Largest In History': World Energy Body Warns Iran War Has Triggered Worst Ever Oil Supply Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/largest-in-history-world-energy-body-warns-iran-war-has-triggered-worst-ever-oil-supply-disruption/): The agency urged governments to lead by example through public sector measures, regulatory action and targeted incentives.
- [Trump Calls Iranian Leadership 'Thugs And Animals', Says NATO Has 'Done Nothing' On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-calls-iranian-leadership-thugs-and-animals-says-nato-has-done-nothing-on-hormuz/): On what it would take to reopen the strait, Trump said the task was achievable but required collective will.
- [Trump Rules Out Ceasefire With Iran, Says US And Israel Want 'Victory'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-rules-out-ceasefire-with-iran-says-us-and-israel-want-victory/): Trump said a “lot of help” was needed to secure the vital waterway and that it “would be nice” if countries like China and Japan got involved.
- [Trump: No Iranian leaders left to talk to, says war going ‘extremely well’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-no-iranian-leaders-left-to-talk-to-says-war-going-extremely-well/): US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.
- [QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/qatarenergy-ceo-says-warned-us-industry-officials-against-attack-on-energy/): QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi says he warned US of ‘consequences’ of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure.
- [What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/what-are-the-risks-of-turning-energy-sites-into-battlefields/): Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.
- [Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/will-europe-be-pulled-into-the-iran-war/): Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?
- [Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard in anti-Semitism lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/trump-administration-seeks-billions-from-harvard-in-anti-semitism-lawsuit/): Harvard University has rejected the complaint as ‘another pretextual and retaliatory action’ from the Trump White House.
- [Iran: From Khamenei to Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/20/iran-from-khamenei-to-khamenei/): How Iran’s power structure was built, and how it survives its architect.
- [Iran claims missile attacks on key Israeli military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-claims-missile-attacks-on-key-israeli-military-bases/): Iran says it launched multiple ballistic missile and drone strikes, targeting bases across Israel, UAE, and Kuwait.
- [Iran’s Ally Houthis Lying In Wait In Red Sea? Another Jolt For Oil Trade Amid Hormuz Blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/irans-ally-houthis-lying-in-wait-in-red-sea-another-jolt-for-oil-trade-amid-hormuz-blockade/): Amid the clash in Strait of Hormuz, what do Houthis in Red Sea mean for global oil transit? News18 explains
- [Can't Remain Silent To Suffering Of Defenceless: Pope Calls West Asia War 'Scandal To Humanity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/cant-remain-silent-to-suffering-of-defenceless-pope-calls-west-asia-war-scandal-to-humanity/): Pope Leo XIV urge US, Israel and Iran to end the escalating West Asia war and cease strikes from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.
- [Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/puerto-rican-activists-bring-medicine-to-havana-despite-us-blockade/): Puerto Rican activists brought suitcases filled with medicine and medical supplies to Havana despite US blockade.
- [Canada’s Supreme Court must strike down Quebec’s Bill 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/canadas-supreme-court-must-strike-down-quebecs-bill-21/): Under the guise of preserving secularism, this law allows the exclusion of people based on their religious identity.
- [Is Greater Israel already happening on the ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/is-greater-israel-already-happening-on-the-ground/): From a verse in the Bible, to a map, to strategy, to action, Greater Israel has stopped being just a concept.
- [US-Operated Patriot Missile Likely Involved In March 9 Bahrain Blast: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/us-operated-patriot-missile-likely-involved-in-march-9-bahrain-blast-report/): Reuters reports a US Patriot missile likely caused the Bahrain Mahazza explosion during the Iran war, injuring 32 civilians, days after US and Bahrain blamed an Iranian drone.
- ['None Of It Makes Anyone Safer': Climate Toll Of US-Israel War On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/none-of-it-makes-anyone-safer-climate-toll-of-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The war in West Asia has released five million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the last two weeks, a climate-focused analysis has found.
- [3 Cops Killed As TTP-Linked Militants Attack Police Company In Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/3-cops-killed-as-ttp-linked-militants-attack-police-company-in-paks-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-exclusive/): Security forces have cordoned off the entire area. High alert has been sounded across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
- [From ‘Iran Is Gone’ To Fresh Ultimatum In An Hour: Trump’s U-Turn Raises Eyebrows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/from-iran-is-gone-to-fresh-ultimatum-in-an-hour-trumps-u-turn-raises-eyebrows/): Donald Trump posts conflicting Iran claims, from saying Iran is blown off the map to threatening strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, fueling Gulf tension concerns.
- [Did Iran launch missiles at US-UK base on Diego Garcia? Here’s what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/did-iran-launch-missiles-at-us-uk-base-on-diego-garcia-heres-what-to-know/): UK condemns what it says is Iranian attack on airbase in Indian Ocean, but Tehran denies it carried out the launches.
- [Hezbollah attack kills one in north Israel as assault on Lebanon continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/hezbollah-attack-kills-one-in-north-israel-as-assault-on-lebanon-continues/): Hezbollah has been launching attacks in response to US-Israel war on Iran as more Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon.
- [Iran says will hit region’s energy sites if US, Israel target power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-says-will-hit-regions-energy-sites-if-us-israel-target-power-plants/): Iran warns of ‘irreversibly’ destroying vital infrastructure across region after Trump threatens to bomb power plants.
- [Trump’s Iran Threat Meant To Pressure Gulf Nations, Not Tehran: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trumps-iran-threat-meant-to-pressure-gulf-nations-not-tehran-analysts/): Analysts say Trump’s Iran threat targets Gulf nations, aiming to pressure them for concessions, as tensions rise over Strait access and warnings of strikes on energy sites.
- [How Iran War May Solve 5 Key Problems For Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/how-iran-war-may-solve-5-key-problems-for-israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-explained/): The ongoing conflict with Iran has provided Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with several strategic and domestic advantages, effectively addressing five key problems
- [Blackout To Desalination Threat: Iran Warns Gulf After Trump's 48‑Hour Hormuz Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/blackout-to-desalination-threat-iran-warns-gulf-after-trumps-48-hour-hormuz-ultimatum/): The ultimatum marked a major escalation, following Trump’s previous remarks about “winding down” the conflict, now in its fourth week.
- ['With The Death Of Iran...': Trump Says 'Radical Left' Democrats Are America's Greatest Enemy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/with-the-death-of-iran-trump-says-radical-left-democrats-are-americas-greatest-enemy/): Donald Trump calls Radical Left and Democrat Party Americas greatest enemy amid Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz ultimatum.
- [‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/opening-strait-of-hormuz-will-probably-require-us-boots-on-the-ground/): ‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’
- [Moment Iranian strike hits central Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/moment-iranian-strike-hits-central-tel-aviv/): Watch the moment an Iranian strike hits what appears to be a bridge in central Tel Aviv, startling pedestrians nearby.
- [‘Out Of Commission’: US Destroys Iran’s Key Ballistic Missile Assembly, Testing Site In The Hills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/out-of-commission-us-destroys-irans-key-ballistic-missile-assembly-testing-site-in-the-hills/): The Kuh-e Barjamali facility was a critical Iranian ballistic missile assembly and testing site located in the Barjamali Hills, southeast of Tehran
- [2 Indians Among 4 Dead As Flash Flood Sweeps Oman; Congress Seeks PM Modi's Intervention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/2-indians-among-4-dead-as-flash-flood-sweeps-oman-congress-seeks-pm-modis-intervention/): VD Satheesan urges PM Narendra Modi to aid after Oman flash floods kill two people from Trithala and one missing, as Oman stays on high alert.
- ['Entire World Is In Its Sights': Netanyahu Warns Of Iran's Missile Reach 'Deep Into Europe'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/entire-world-is-in-its-sights-netanyahu-warns-of-irans-missile-reach-deep-into-europe/): Netanyahu made the comments while visiting the site of a recent missile strike in Arad.
- [Iran war is creating ‘heightened risks of instability across countries in A](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-is-creating-heightened-risks-of-instability-across-countries-in-a/): David Owiro says that African countries are particularly vulnerable to the economic consequences of the Iran war.
- [Latin American presidents criticise US actions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/latin-american-presidents-criticise-us-actions/): Latin American leaders met at the CELAC Summit in Colombia where President Petro called for a Middle East ceasefire.
- [‘Colonialism did its job of isolating us’ – Colombia VP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/colonialism-did-its-job-of-isolating-us-colombia-vp/): Francia Marquez called for stronger Latin America–Africa ties to boost growth and challenge colonial legacies.
- ['Sky Lit Up With Missiles’: Nagpur Student Reaches London After Escape From Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/sky-lit-up-with-missiles-nagpur-student-reaches-london-after-escape-from-kuwait/): Deepak Gaikwad and others were rescued by The Platform from Gulf conflict zones to London as over 200 Indian students remain stranded amid Iran USA Israel tensions.
- [Iran Claims It Shot Down ‘Enemy’ F-15 Near Hormuz Hours After Trump's '48 Hour' Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-claims-it-shot-down-enemy-f-15-near-hormuz-hours-after-trumps-48-hour-ultimatum/): Iran claims it shot down an enemy F-15 near Hormuz as Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum, escalating tensions in the Gulf amid no US confirmation.
- [New Age War: Is Iran Using Social Media, AI To Counter US-Israel Military Attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/new-age-war-is-iran-using-social-media-ai-to-counter-us-israel-military-attacks/): Iran ramps up AI driven disinformation on X, Instagram and Bluesky in asymmetric info war over Gulf conflict, targeting US opinion and intimidating expatriate Iranians.
- [Jammu University Forms Panel To Review Syllabus After Jinnah Chapter Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/jammu-university-forms-panel-to-review-syllabus-after-jinnah-chapter-sparks-row/): The committee was formed to review the political science syllabus in the revised postgraduate curriculum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- ['Enough Blood Has Been Spilled': WHO Condemns Attack On Sudan Hospital Killing 64, Calls For De-Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/enough-blood-has-been-spilled-who-condemns-attack-on-sudan-hospital-killing-64-calls-for-de-escalation/): At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed and 89 others were injured after a strike hit a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
- [Italians vote in high-stakes justice referendum in key test for Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/italians-vote-in-high-stakes-justice-referendum-in-key-test-for-meloni/): Right-wing PM Giorgia Meloni faces a political test in the two-day referendum on contested judicial reform.
- [‘The United States doesn’t even pretend to be within international law’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/the-united-states-doesnt-even-pretend-to-be-within-international-law/): ‘The United States doesn’t even pretend to be within international law’
- [Lebanese nurse refuses to leave her post at hospital despite loses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/lebanese-nurse-refuses-to-leave-her-post-at-hospital-despite-loses/): Lebanese nurse remains at her post in the Bekaa Valley after losing her fiance in the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.
- [Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/aftermath-of-iranian-missile-strikes-near-israels-nuclear-facility/): It was the first time Iranian missiles had penetrated Israeli air defence systems in the area around a key nuclear site.
- [After Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum, Iran Says Hormuz Open To All Except ‘Enemies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/after-trumps-48-hour-ultimatum-iran-says-hormuz-open-to-all-except-enemies/): Iran said foreign ships can still pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they coordinate with Tehran for safety and security.
- [Why the world should worry about Israel’s nuclear doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/why-the-world-should-worry-about-israels-nuclear-doctrine/): The threshold the Israeli authorities have set for the use of a nuclear weapon is dangerously low.
- [Woman confronts Ben-Gvir at site of Iranian missile strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/woman-confronts-ben-gvir-at-site-of-iranian-missile-strike/): Israeli woman confronts National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the site of an Iranian missile strike in Arad.
- [Israeli firefighters battle vehicles blaze after missile attack from Lebano](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/israeli-firefighters-battle-vehicles-blaze-after-missile-attack-from-lebano/): Footage shows Israeli firefighters attempting to put out a fire caused by a missile attack from Lebanon.
- [Baby Dies After Mother Denied WFH, Company Ordered To Pay $22.5M](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/baby-dies-after-mother-denied-wfh-company-ordered-to-pay-22-5m/): After the incident, woman’s estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit against TQL, alleging that the company’s refusal to allow Walsh to work remotely led to the newborn’s death.
- [6 Dead In Qatar Military Helicopter Crash; Search On For Missing Person](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/6-dead-in-qatar-military-helicopter-crash-search-on-for-missing-person/): Authorities said the crash was caused by a technical malfunction. This comes amid the West Asia war.
- [China Discovers Major Rare Earth, Fluorite Reserves Amid Intensifying Tech Race With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/china-discovers-major-rare-earth-fluorite-reserves-amid-intensifying-tech-race-with-us/): The discovery further strengthens China’s dominance in rare earth production.
- [Hor-Moose Or Hormazd? How To Correctly Pronounce Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/hor-moose-or-hormazd-how-to-correctly-pronounce-strait-of-hormuz/): The Strait Of Hormuz is an exit for roughly 20–25% of the world’s daily oil supply and 19% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- [Not Driving A Car? The Iran War Oil Shock Will Still Hit Your Daily Life. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/not-driving-a-car-the-iran-war-oil-shock-will-still-hit-your-daily-life-heres-how/): Petroleum oil goes into making thousands of products, from golf balls to children’s toys and shampoo.
- [Can Trump ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Power Plants? 5 Reasons Why It Could Spell Disaster For The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/can-trump-obliterate-irans-power-plants-5-reasons-why-it-could-spell-disaster-for-the-world/): Trump has issued 48-hr ultimatum to Iran, threatening to “obliterate” its power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened: Does US have weapons? Will strikes have global impact?
- ['Basic Indecency, Unfit For Office': Democrats Blast Trump After 'I'm Glad' Post Over Mueller's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/basic-indecency-unfit-for-office-democrats-blast-trump-after-im-glad-post-over-muellers-death/): Robert S. Mueller III, who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and examined Trump’s ties to Russia, died at the age of 81. 
- [‘Can’t live like this’: Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/cant-live-like-this-cuba-hit-by-second-nationwide-blackout-in-a-week/): Power grid collapses for a third time in March as the Cuban government battles a US-imposed oil blockade.
- [Drone footage shows damage in Arad after overnight Iranian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/drone-footage-shows-damage-in-arad-after-overnight-iranian-missile-attack/): Drone footage shows heavy damage to residential buildings in Arad, Israel, after an overnight Iranian missile strike.
- [‘I count their breaths’: A homeless mother protects her children in Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/i-count-their-breaths-a-homeless-mother-protects-her-children-in-delhi/): On a pavement in the Indian capital, Abida lost two children and watches over her other three night and day.
- [Ghana pushes for slave trade to be declared a crime against Humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/ghana-pushes-for-slave-trade-to-be-declared-a-crime-against-humanity/): Ghana’s foreign minister proposed a resolution recognizing the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.
- [Six killed as Qatar army helicopter crashes due to ‘technical malfunction’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/six-killed-as-qatar-army-helicopter-crashes-due-to-technical-malfunction/): Seven people were on board, with interior ministry saying operations continue ‌to find the ​last missing person.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 23 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-23-of-us-israel-attacks/): Trump threatens to hit Iranian energy sites if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened; Tehran vows to retaliate.
- [Slovenia’s governing liberals face right-wing populists in tight election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/slovenias-governing-liberals-face-right-wing-populists-in-tight-election/): Voters choosing between incumbent PM Robert Golob and pro-Trump Janez Jansa, with neither likely to win a majority.
- [‘Can Hit Berlin, Paris’: Israel Warns As Iran Fires 4,000-Km Range Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/can-hit-berlin-paris-israel-warns-as-iran-fires-4000-km-range-ballistic-missiles/): More than 2,000 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began their attacks. In Israel, 15 people have been killed in Iranian strikes since the war started.
- [Iran’s Silent Hunters: How ‘Midget’ Ghadir Submarines Are Fighting The War In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/irans-silent-hunters-how-midget-ghadir-submarines-are-fighting-the-war-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran is mainly controlling the Strait of Hormuz through Ghadir-class midget submarines: How are they dangerous? How many have been destroyed so far? News18 explains
- [West Asia War Gets Costlier As Iran Strikes On US Bases Hit $800 Million: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/west-asia-war-gets-costlier-as-iran-strikes-on-us-bases-hit-800-million-report/): Satellite imagery shows that at least three US air bases were struck more than once. These include Ali Al-Salim base in Kuwait, Al-Udeid in Qatar, Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi.
- [Who Was Bilal Arif Sarafi? LeT Terrorist Stabbed, Shot Dead By Family After Eid Prayers In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/who-was-bilal-arif-sarafi-let-terrorist-stabbed-shot-dead-by-family-after-eid-prayers-in-pakistan/): Lashkar e Taiba commander Bilal Arif Sarafi was killed by family near Muridke after Eid prayers in Lahore.
- [Drone footage captures flooding across Oahu, Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/drone-footage-captures-flooding-across-oahu-hawaii/): Drone footage shows flooding across Oahu’s North Shore as a second Kona Low storm hits Hawaii.
- [No US Base Out Of Range? Iran's 4,000-Km Strike Bid At Diego Garcia Exposes Expanded Reach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/no-us-base-out-of-range-irans-4000-km-strike-bid-at-diego-garcia-exposes-expanded-reach/): Seemingly, Tehran has now signaled that no US sanctuary is too distant. At the same time, it creates the need for Israel and Gulf States to reassess their defense layers. 
- [Woman Dies Mid-Air, Passengers Spend 13 Hours With Body On British Airways Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/woman-dies-mid-air-passengers-spend-13-hours-with-body-on-british-airways-flight/): A woman in her 60s died mid-air aboard a British Airways Flight. The body was moved to rear galley as crew follow IATA guidance and continued journey to London.
- [Saudi Wants Pakistan To Attack Iran? Riyadh Reminds Islamabad Of 2025 Defence Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/saudi-wants-pakistan-to-attack-iran-riyadh-reminds-islamabad-of-2025-defence-pact/): For Pakistan, any conflict with Iran carries serious risks. An attack on Shia-majority Iran could trigger widespread sectarian unrest at home.
- [Britain Deploys Nuclear Submarine HMS Anson To Arabian Sea With Capability To Strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/britain-deploys-nuclear-submarine-hms-anson-to-arabian-sea-with-capability-to-strike-iran/): The submarine, HMS Anson, is equipped with Tomahawk Block IV land-attack missiles with a range of 1,000 miles, along with Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran Leader ‘Alive But Not In Control’ As CIA, Mossad Hunt Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-iran-leader-alive-but-not-in-control-as-cia-mossad-hunt-continues/): Mojtaba became Supreme Leader on March 9 after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. Since then, he has not appeared in public.
- [Casualties as Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/casualties-as-israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-homes-and-cars-in-west-bank/): Settlers set fire to homes and cars near Jenin amid reports of widespread violence across the occupied territory.
- [Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants unless Hormuz Strait open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-iran-power-plants-unless-hormuz-strait-open/): Donald Trump has threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Evloev upsets Murphy, sets up featherweight title shot against Volkanovski](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/evloev-upsets-murphy-sets-up-featherweight-title-shot-against-volkanovski/): Movsar Evloev rallies after a point deduction against the unbeaten Lerone Murphy to win the contest in London.
- [‘Mass Killings, Forced Expulsion’: US Lawmaker Seeks Genocide Tag For 1971 Pak Atrocities Against Hindus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/mass-killings-forced-expulsion-us-lawmaker-seeks-genocide-tag-for-1971-pak-atrocities-against-hindus/): The resolution focused on the events of March 25, 1971, when Pakistan’s military launched a crackdown in then East Pakistan under an operation called Operation Searchlight.
- [Trump Weighing Ceasefire With Iran? US Planning For Peace Talks, Eyes New Mediator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trump-weighing-ceasefire-with-iran-us-planning-for-peace-talks-eyes-new-mediator/): Behind the scenes, Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are involved in discussions on how talks with Iran could take shape.
- [‘Their Skies Are Defenceless’: Iran Claims Air Dominance Over Israel After Dimona, Arad Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/their-skies-are-defenceless-iran-claims-air-dominance-over-israel-after-dimona-arad-strikes/): Seyed Majid Moosavi said that Iran had achieved “missile dominance” over Israeli skies following attacks on Arad and Dimona.
- [Trade Disruption, Oil Price Hike: What Will Happen If Houthis Lock Up Strait Of Bab El-Mandeb?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trade-disruption-oil-price-hike-what-will-happen-if-houthis-lock-up-strait-of-bab-el-mandeb/): Oil, liquefied natural gas, manufactured goods and food shipments pass through the strait of Bab el Mandeb.
- [Dimona, Israel’s Key Nuclear Town Hit By Iranian Missile, Is Known As ‘Little India’. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/dimona-israels-key-nuclear-town-hit-by-iranian-missile-is-known-as-little-india-heres-why/): Dimona has a large Indian-Jewish population, and the community members, mostly from the state of Maharashtra, maintain strong links with India.
- [Iran Offers To ‘Protect’ Greenland From Trump Amid War With US: ‘Just Ask… We’ll Come’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-offers-to-protect-greenland-from-trump-amid-war-with-us-just-ask-well-come/): Iran’s remarks come amid the West Asia war. Iran has been under attack from Israel and the United States and has responded with counterstrikes since February 28.
- [Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia Expels Iran’s Military Attaché, UAE Air Defence Intercepts Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-saudi-arabia-expels-irans-military-attache-uae-air-defence-intercepts-missiles/): Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran began targeting Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries after US-Israel strikes in the country on Feb 28.
- [Windows Blown Out, Walls Collapsed Near Impact Site After Iranian Missile Hits Dimona | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/windows-blown-out-walls-collapsed-near-impact-site-after-iranian-missile-hits-dimona-video/): Emergency responders and security forces could be seen moving through the area as residents gathered outside damaged homes.
- [After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants: Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/after-trumps-ultimatum-iran-threatens-to-target-enemys-desalination-plants-why-it-matters/): Iran said that if its energy infrastructure is targeted, it will strike back at energy, IT and desalination facilities belonging to the United States and its allies in the region.
- [‘Sky Turns To Fire’: Video Shows Moment Iranian Missile Strikes Israel’s Dimona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/sky-turns-to-fire-video-shows-moment-iranian-missile-strikes-israels-dimona/): The strike targeted Dimona, widely known for hosting Israel’s nuclear research centre established in 1958.
- [Cuba Announces Second Nationwide Power Blackout In A Week, 3rd Time This Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/cuba-announces-second-nationwide-power-blackout-in-a-week-3rd-time-this-month/): Cuba suffers a second national grid collapse in a week amid oil blockade by US, Trump’s sanctions, halted Mexico oil, and surging global prices.
- [‘Tired, Dishevelled’: Video Of Trump Walking Down Air Force One Stairs Triggers Health Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/tired-dishevelled-video-of-trump-walking-down-air-force-one-stairs-triggers-health-concerns/): However, Trump, has cited a report from White House physician Ronny Jackson, insisting that he is the “healthiest president.”
- ['We're Sold Out': Iran Mocks US U-Turn On Oil Sanctions; Javier Blas Says Tehran 'Trolling' Bessent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/were-sold-out-iran-mocks-us-u-turn-on-oil-sanctions-javier-blas-says-tehran-trolling-bessent/): US eases sanctions on Iranian oil at sea, prompting Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to “troll” Scott Bessent as prices soar amid West Asia conflict.
- [What we know about Iran’s latest attacks on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/what-we-know-about-irans-latest-attacks-on-israel/): Israel’s air defence system failed to stop at least two Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel.
- [Over 80 Injured After Iranian Missile Barrages Struck Israel’s Arad, Netanyahu Vows Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/over-80-injured-after-iranian-missile-barrages-struck-israels-arad-netanyahu-vows-retaliation/): Iran strikes Arad and Dimona with ballistic missiles, injuring about 100 as defences fail. Netanyahu vows to hit Tehran on all fronts amid rising West Asia tensions.
- [‘True Face Of Religious Regime’: Iranian Missile Lands Near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque On Eid | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/true-face-of-religious-regime-iranian-missile-lands-near-jerusalems-al-aqsa-mosque-on-eid-video/): An Iranian missile strikes near Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Eid al Fitr, closing Old City gates and heightening Israel-Iran tensions.
- [Missiles Hit Israel’s Arad; Walls Collapse, Windows Shatter, Over 100 Injured | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/missiles-hit-israels-arad-walls-collapse-windows-shatter-over-100-injured-video/): Iran War Updates: In Arad, missiles hit residential areas, tearing through buildings and leaving parts of neighbourhoods in ruins.
- [Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trump-issues-48-hour-hormuz-strait-ultimatum-threatens-iran-power-plants/): Iran responds to Trump’s threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.
- [Will the Houthis join Iran in war against Israel and the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/will-the-houthis-join-iran-in-war-against-israel-and-the-us/): The Yemeni armed group says all options are on the table.
- [Iranian Missile Strikes Israel's Dimona, Home To Key Nuclear Research Site; Over 40 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iranian-missile-strikes-israels-dimona-home-to-key-nuclear-research-site-over-40-injured/): The strike targeted Dimona, widely known for hosting Israel’s nuclear research centre established in 1958.
- [‘Open Strait Of Hormuz Within 48 Hours Or…’: Trump Warns Of Strikes On Iran’s Power Plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/open-strait-of-hormuz-within-48-hours-or-trump-warns-of-strikes-on-irans-power-plants/): In a Truth Social post, Trump warned that if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, then Washington will “hit and obliterate” their several power plants.
- [Iran war live: Trump threatens to attack power plants over Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-to-attack-power-plants-over-strait-of-hormuz/): Donald Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
- [WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/who-says-attack-on-sudan-hospital-killed-64-including-13-children/): The attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, the capital of East Darfur state, has rendered the facility non-functiona
- [Iran strikes towns near Israel’s nuclear site in escalating tit-for-tat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/iran-strikes-towns-near-israels-nuclear-site-in-escalating-tit-for-tat/): Iran targets Dimona and Arad, injuring nearly 100, in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site.
- [Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache, four embassy staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/saudi-arabia-expels-iran-military-attache-four-embassy-staff/): Move follows attack on Red Sea port of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia’s main oil export outlet, after Iran blocked Hormuz Strait.
- [‘They want to colonise us’: Brazil’s Lula warns of foreign interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/they-want-to-colonise-us-brazils-lula-warns-of-foreign-interference/): The left-wing Brazilian president is critical of US actions throughout Latin America, though he does not name Trump.
- [US says it has crippled Iranian threat in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/us-says-it-has-crippled-iranian-threat-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The US says it hit Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure, crippling Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
- [State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/state-of-emergency-declared-as-iranian-missile-hits-arad-in-southern-israel/): A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike.
- [ICC Chief Prosecutor Khan cleared of sexual misconduct by judges: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/icc-chief-prosecutor-khan-cleared-of-sexual-misconduct-by-judges-report/): Karim Khan has denied the allegations and took voluntary leave from his position in May.
- [Joe Kent speaks out against Iran war at prayer event after resigning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/joe-kent-speaks-out-against-iran-war-at-prayer-event-after-resigning/): Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.
- [‘Tears and grief’: Mother’s Day in Gaza marked by mourning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/tears-and-grief-mothers-day-in-gaza-marked-by-mourning/): Day of intense hardship as mothers mourn children lost in war and children face day without their mothers.
- [EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/eu-urges-members-to-start-storing-winter-gas-as-iran-war-causes-price-surge/): War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused ‘high, volatile’ gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.
- ['Good, I'm Glad He's Dead': Trump On Death Of Former FBI Director Robert Mueller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/good-im-glad-hes-dead-trump-on-death-of-former-fbi-director-robert-mueller/): Robert Mueller brought criminal charges against six of Trump’s associates, including his campaign chairman and first national security adviser.
- [Former FBI chief, Robert Mueller, dead at 81](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/former-fbi-chief-robert-mueller-dead-at-81/): Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 United States election.
- [Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/21/flash-flooding-swamps-hawaii-prompting-evacuation-orders-for-5500-people/): Oahu’s emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to ‘leave now’ amid risk of road failures.
- [Taiwan opposition leader says that improving ties with China is not anti-US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/taiwan-opposition-leader-says-that-improving-ties-with-china-is-not-anti-us/): Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Kuomintang, said ‘improving ties with Beijing does not require being anti-US.’
- [UK police investigate Jewish charity ambulance arson as hate crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/uk-police-investigate-jewish-charity-ambulance-arson-as-hate-crime/): Four ambulances owned by Hatzola Northwest were torched in what PM Keir Starmer described as ‘deeply shocking’.
- [Trump shares SNL skit mocking Starmer as he speaks to UK PM over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-shares-snl-skit-mocking-starmer-as-he-speaks-to-uk-pm-over-iran-war/): Trump shares SNL-style skit mocking Starmer’s panic over his call, the day the two leaders spoke about the war in Iran.
- [‘Sahel is no longer fooled’ Niger civil society leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/sahel-is-no-longer-fooled-niger-civil-society-leader/): Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
- [UK PM Starmer says no threat from Iran on Britain, calls for de-escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/uk-pm-starmer-says-no-threat-from-iran-on-britain-calls-for-de-escalation/): UK PM Keir Starmer says routine assessments conclude that the UK is not a target of Iran amid global tensions.
- ['Unfounded': Iran Rejects Reports Of $2 Million Fee Demanded For Transit Via Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/unfounded-iran-rejects-reports-of-2-million-fee-demanded-for-transit-via-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran and MEA deny reports Iran demanded money for Strait of Hormuz passage as war linked tensions, IRGC role claims and Brent crude surge above 105 intensify.
- ['Any Attempt...': Iran Warns Of Naval Mines In Gulf If US, Israel Attack Its Coasts Or Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/any-attempt-iran-warns-of-naval-mines-in-gulf-if-us-israel-attack-its-coasts-or-islands/): Iran warned that this could effectively disrupt communication lines and shipping lanes across the Gulf, a vital corridor for global oil supplies.
- [Israel-Iran War: What Is A Dirty Bomb And What Are Its Effects?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/israel-iran-war-what-is-a-dirty-bomb-and-what-are-its-effects/): A dirty bomb is designed to spread radioactive material using a conventional explosion, contaminating the surrounding area
- [Trump Signals Major De-Escalation With Iran: 'Productive' Talks, Strikes On Tehran's Power Plant On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-signals-major-de-escalation-with-iran-productive-talks-strikes-on-tehrans-power-plant-on-hold/): Trump delays military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy sites for five days after very good and productive talks with Iran.
- ['Odour In The Cabin': Fire Truck In Air Canada Crash Was Responding To Another Plane's Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/odour-in-the-cabin-fire-truck-in-air-canada-crash-was-responding-to-another-planes-call/): At LaGuardia Airport, an Air Canada Express jet from Montreal hit a fire truck, killing both pilots, after the truck responded to a United Airlines Flight 2384 odour emergency.
- [Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/threats-over-iran-war-bare-trump-efforts-to-transform-free-speech-experts/): Threat to punish broadcasters for coverage not in ‘public interest’ comes amid wider roll-backs, analysts say.
- [Iraq pulled into Iran war as US targets Iran-aligned groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iraq-pulled-into-iran-war-as-us-targets-iran-aligned-groups/): Iraq is increasingly caught between the US and Iran as the regional war escalates, deepening economic woes.
- [Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-postpones-military-strikes-on-iranian-power-plants/): This is a breaking news story.
- [‘Horribly Sick’: Passenger Recalls Terrifying Moments After Air Canada Express Crash At NY Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/horribly-sick-passenger-recalls-terrifying-moments-after-air-canada-express-crash-at-ny-airport/): The US FAA imposed a ground stop for all flights at LaGuardia Airport until 0530 GMT, citing an emergency and warning that the restriction could be extended.
- [Why Israel, Caught In Conflict, Ranks Among The World’s 10 Happiest Countries Of 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/why-israel-caught-in-conflict-ranks-among-the-worlds-10-happiest-countries-of-2026/): Israel has been ranked eighth on United Nation’s World Happiness Index of 2026, close to Nordic nations.
- [Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/israels-displacement-of-civilians-in-lebanon-is-a-possible-war-crime/): The Israeli tactics of mass expulsion of Lebanese civilians risk directly violating international law.
- [Aftermath of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/aftermath-of-israeli-attack-in-southern-lebanon/): This is the aftermath in the southern Lebanese town of al-Shihabiya after an Israeli attack.
- [IRGC spokesman tells US President Donald Trump ‘You’re fired!’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/irgc-spokesman-tells-us-president-donald-trump-youre-fired/): Spokesman for the IRGC took jabs at US president Trump, mimicking his catchphrases and language.
- [Déjà Vu In Hormuz: Why The Latest 'Tanker Wars' Are A Reminder Of The 1980s Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/deja-vu-in-hormuz-why-the-latest-tanker-wars-are-a-reminder-of-the-1980s-crisis/): Empires from the Greeks to the Portuguese fought to control the route long before oil made it indispensable
- [Iran Warns ‘Enemy Supporters’ Of ‘Harsh, Unrelenting’ Actions, Calls On Citizens To Identify ‘Suspects’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-warns-enemy-supporters-of-harsh-unrelenting-actions-calls-on-citizens-to-identify-suspects/): Hossein-Ali Amiri, first deputy of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, warned Iranians against what he described as “accompanying the enemy”.
- [‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch a long time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/pentagon-requesting-200bn-signals-that-war-will-stretch-a-long-time/): ‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch on a very long time’
- [‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/unprecedented-israel-us-carry-out-extensive-strikes-across-iran/): Tehran is hit by ‘a wide-scale wave of strikes’ as US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum is set to expire soon.
- [Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank towns for second night in a row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/israeli-settlers-rampage-through-west-bank-towns-for-second-night-in-a-row/): The violence comes as Israel continues its push to expand control over Palestinian territories.
- [Zombie Ships In Choked Hormuz? Tanker Scrapped 5 Years Ago Seen Moving From Persian Gulf To Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/zombie-ships-in-choked-hormuz-tanker-scrapped-5-years-ago-seen-moving-from-persian-gulf-to-oman/): Data shows the vessel posing as Nabiin entered the Persian Gulf hours before the war began, listing Iraq’s Khor Al Zubair as its destination.
- [Gulf Nations That Opposed Middle East War Are Now Backing US Strikes On Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/gulf-nations-that-opposed-middle-east-war-are-now-backing-us-strikes-on-iran-report/): Gulf countries that had cautioned against the Middle East conflict are now urging the US to continue strikes to weaken Iran’s military capabilities, a report has suggested.
- [World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/world-in-energy-crisis-worse-than-1970s-oil-shocks-combined-iea-head-says/): Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, Fatih Birol says.
- [Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of North Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/kim-jong-un-reappointed-as-president-of-north-korea/): North Korea’s news agencies reported that Kim Jon Un was reappointed to his role as president of State Affairs.
- [Rescue teams brave fire in suspected attack on Gaza City residential area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/rescue-teams-brave-fire-in-suspected-attack-on-gaza-city-residential-area/): Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.
- [IEA chief warns of ‘very severe’ global energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iea-chief-warns-of-very-severe-global-energy-crisis/): IEA may release more oil as the Iran war hits supply, with chief Fatih Birol warning of a severe global energy crisis.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-24-of-us-israel-attacks/): The region is on edge as Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants nears.
- [China ‘is playing the long game’ in Iran war by staying neutral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/china-is-playing-the-long-game-in-iran-war-by-staying-neutral/): Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says that China is likely to remain neutral,
- [National Guard in Hawaii assist after Oahu flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/national-guard-in-hawaii-assist-after-oahu-flood/): National Guard assist recovery efforts as Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years.
- [US Deploys Nearly 5,000 Troops, Marines Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Signals Move On Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-deploys-nearly-5000-troops-marines-amid-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-signals-move-on-kharg-island/): A report has suggested that the US has deployed 4,500 sailors and Marines, signaling a strategy to secure the Strait of Hormuz and target Iran’s key oil hub at Kharg Island.
- [‘If You Strike Electricity, We Will Strike Electricity’: Iran Warns US Amid Hormuz Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/if-you-strike-electricity-we-will-strike-electricity-iran-warns-us-amid-hormuz-standoff/): The warning follows an earlier statement from Iran’s military that it is prepared to shut Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if Trump carries out threats to bomb Iranian power plants.
- [Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami rally past NYCFC in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/lionel-messi-scores-as-inter-miami-rally-past-nycfc-in-mls/): The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
- [Air Canada Express Collision LIVE: Pilot, Co-Pilot Severely Injured, 2 Rescuers Suffer Fractures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/air-canada-express-collision-live-pilot-co-pilot-severely-injured-2-rescuers-suffer-fractures/): Air Canada Express Collision LIVE Updates: Several videos of the collision emerged on social media showing evacuation and rescue operations underway at the airport.
- [‘Hey Trump, You’re Fired’: Iran’s IRGC Mocks Trump Over Hormuz Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/hey-trump-youre-fired-irans-irgc-mocks-trump-over-hormuz-ultimatum/): This came after Trump’s warning that the US would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not reopen the Strait within 48 hours, targeting civilian infrastructure.
- ['Stop, Stop, Stop': ATC Screams In Panic Moments Before Air Canada Plane Hit Vehicle At NY Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/stop-stop-stop-atc-screams-in-panic-moments-before-air-canada-plane-hit-vehicle-at-ny-airport/): A minute-long ATC recording lays bare the confusion and urgency before a runway collision in New York.
- [Gulf Supplies Hit, How Argentina Became India's LPG Lifeline Amid Crisis | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/gulf-supplies-hit-how-argentina-became-indias-lpg-lifeline-amid-crisis-explained/): Around 50,000 tonnes of LPG have been shipped by Argentina in just three months—more than double the total 2025 supply
- [Iran War Fuels 40% Gas Price Surge In Parts Of US, Deepening Recession Fears: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-war-fuels-40-gas-price-surge-in-parts-of-us-deepening-recession-fears-report/): US gas prices have surged sharply in several states since the start of the Iran war, with increases of up to nearly 40 percent, according to an analysis.
- [Ambulances belonging To Jewish Comminity Set Ablaze Outside London Synagogue In ‘Anti-Semitic’ Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/ambulances-belonging-to-jewish-comminity-set-ablaze-outside-london-synagogue-in-anti-semitic-attack/): London’s Metropolitan Police said officers at the scene and confirmed the incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. Some residents were evacuated as a precaution.
- [Brothers search rubble for missing sibling under Tehran rubble after strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/brothers-search-rubble-for-missing-sibling-under-tehran-rubble-after-strike/): Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini’s brothers are still searching for him.
- [Air Canada jet collides with ground vehicle at New York airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/air-canada-jet-collides-with-ground-vehicle-at-new-york-airport/): LaGuardia airport shut down after Air Canada Express plane strikes ground vehicle upon landing from Montreal.
- [‘Peace Through Strength’: Trump Invokes Reagan's Cold War Doctrine As Hormuz Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/peace-through-strength-trump-invokes-reagans-cold-war-doctrine-as-hormuz-deadline-nears/): Iran War Updates: Trump’s warning comes amid a 48-hour ultimatum he has issued to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [What Could Trump's US-Iran Deal Look Like? Five Questions Answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/what-could-trumps-us-iran-deal-look-like-five-questions-answered/): Key Trump allies have reportedly begun laying the groundwork for possible negotiations, even as officials expect fighting to continue in the near term
- [Air Canada Plane Collides With Firetruck At New York's LaGuardia Airport, Injuries Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/air-canada-plane-collides-with-firetruck-at-new-yorks-laguardia-airport-injuries-reported/): An Air Canada CRJ flight reportedly collided with a fire truck on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, with early reports suggesting multiple injuries.
- [Indian LPG Vessels Jag Vasant, Pine Gas Clear Hormuz, Head Home After IRGC Nod | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/indian-lpg-vessels-jag-vasant-pine-gas-clear-hormuz-head-home-after-irgc-nod-exclusive/): Officials indicated that internal challenges within IRGC, particularly following the death of senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani, may have contributed to delays in decision-making
- ['Worst Energy Crisis In Decades': What Will Happen If Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut For A Month?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/worst-energy-crisis-in-decades-what-will-happen-if-strait-of-hormuz-remains-shut-for-a-month/): At least 16 vessels have reportedly been damaged, struck, or hit by attacks in the Strait of Hormuz between February 28 and March 22
- [US Claims Strikes Disabled Iran Missile Factory, Qom Drone Facility; Video Shows Destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-claims-strikes-disabled-iran-missile-factory-qom-drone-facility-video-shows-destruction/): CENTCOM said its forces targeted command centres, IRGC facilities, missile production sites, air defences and naval assets across Iran.
- [Marco Bezzecchi dominates MotoGP Brazil for fourth straight victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/marco-bezzecchi-dominates-motogp-brazil-for-fourth-straight-victory/): The Italian rider is now 11 points clear of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the riders’ standings after two rounds.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Becomes Central Battleground As US-Iran Tensions Deepen Global Energy Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/strait-of-hormuz-becomes-central-battleground-as-us-iran-tensions-deepen-global-energy-risks/): The focus of the US-Israel war with Iran is shifting toward control of the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks a strategic objective that could shape the conflict’s outcome.
- [Iran’s ‘Princess With Sad Eyes’ Who Chose Love Over Crown And Lost Everything After](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/irans-princess-with-sad-eyes-who-chose-love-over-crown-and-lost-everything-after/): Seven years into the marriage, Soraya was unable to produce an heir—an expectation central to her role as queen.
- [Cracks In The Shield: Iranian Strikes On Dimona, Arad Expose Gaps In Israel’s Air Defence System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/cracks-in-the-shield-iranian-strikes-on-dimona-arad-expose-gaps-in-israels-air-defence-system/): Israeli officials say more than 90 per cent of Iranian ballistic missiles have been intercepted, but experts stress no system is completely foolproof.
- [‘Scary, Scary President’: Trump Reposts Video Mocking UK PM Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/scary-scary-president-trump-reposts-video-mocking-uk-pm-starmer/): The skit showed Keir Starmer panicking inside 10 Downing Street at the prospect of a call with Donald Trump.
- ['No Country Will Be Immune': IEA Chief Sounds Alarm On Worsening Energy Crisis Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/no-country-will-be-immune-iea-chief-sounds-alarm-on-worsening-energy-crisis-amid-iran-war/): Fatih Birol warns West Asia conflict has severely damaged energy assets, threatens Strait of Hormuz routes and poses a major global economy and energy crisis risk.
- [‘Thank You Prime Minister’: Iranian Missiles Carry Spain PM Sanchez's 'Anti-War' Message To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/thank-you-prime-minister-iranian-missiles-carry-spain-pm-sanchezs-anti-war-message-to-israel/): The stickers, seen in visuals circulated by Iranian media, were affixed to ballistic missiles before they were launched towards Israel.
- [Immense damage seen in Iran’s streets after air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/immense-damage-seen-in-irans-streets-after-air-strikes/): Videos show the aftermath of strikes in Iran, as search teams recover bodies from rubble.
- [Pakistan Hikes High-Octane Fuel Price From PKR 100 To PKR 300 As Crisis Worsens Amid Hormuz Closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/pakistan-hikes-high-octane-fuel-price-from-pkr-100-to-pkr-300-as-crisis-worsens-amid-hormuz-closure/): Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the steep increase in the levy on high-octane fuel, which is mainly used by luxury vehicles.
- ['Pro-Iran Groups May Target...': US Issues Worldwide Security Alert For Americans Overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/pro-iran-groups-may-target-us-issues-worldwide-security-alert-for-americans-overseas/): US Department of State issues worldwide caution amid West Asia tensions, urging Americans especially in the Middle East to stay vigilant and enroll in STEP.
- [US Strikes Iran's ‘One-Way Attack Drones’ Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-strikes-irans-one-way-attack-drones-amid-escalating-west-asia-conflict-video/): US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday released a footage showing the destruction of Iran’s one-way attack drone capabilities, underscoring the scale of damage inflicted.
- [Dubai–Abu Dhabi LIVE Updates: Indian National Injured By Falling Debris In Abu Dhabi; UAE Responds To Incoming Missile Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/dubai-abu-dhabi-live-updates-indian-national-injured-by-falling-debris-in-abu-dhabi-uae-responds-to-incoming-missile-threat/): Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Iran War News Today Live Updates: West Asia conflict threaten energy and water systems, and raise risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘A Matter Of Seconds’: Motorcyclist Narrowly Escapes Missile Strike In Israel | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/a-matter-of-seconds-motorcyclist-narrowly-escapes-missile-strike-in-israel-video/): Reacting to the incident, Mayor Liat Shohat said the footage was a stark warning.
- [Donald Trump To Feature On 24-Karat Gold Coin For US 250th Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/donald-trump-to-feature-on-24-karat-gold-coin-for-us-250th-anniversary/): The US Commission on Fine Arts approved the design during its March 19 meeting. The coin will be minted once the final dimensions are determined.
- [US Claims ‘Control’ Of West Asia War, Says ‘America Demolished Iran’s Capability For Aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-claims-control-of-west-asia-war-says-america-demolished-irans-capability-for-aggression/): Iran on Sunday warned it would fully shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out threats to strike its power plants.
- [Iran-Israel-US War News Live Updates: One Killed In Airstrike On Radio Station In Iran's Bandar Abbas Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-israel-us-war-news-live-updates-one-killed-in-airstrike-on-radio-station-in-irans-bandar-abbas-port/): US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The US issued a worldwide caution advising Americans, particularly those in the Middle East, to remain vigilant while traveling.
- ['Betrayal, Bitter Experience': Iranian Foreign Minister Says Negotiations With US 'Over Forever'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/betrayal-bitter-experience-iranian-foreign-minister-says-negotiations-with-us-over-forever/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says dialogue with the United States is no longer possible, calling recent developments a “betrayal” after assurances of no attack.
- [‘Will Vote No’: Man Counters Meloni While Taking Selfie, Italian PM's Response Awes Netizens | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/will-vote-no-man-counters-meloni-while-taking-selfie-italian-pms-response-awes-netizens-watch/): Giorgia Meloni stays calm as a man says he will vote no in her justice referendum, a viral moment amid fierce debate over Italian judicial reforms.
- [Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/asian-stock-markets-plunge-amid-trumps-ultimatum-on-iran/): Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.
- [‘Not Swayed By Threats’: Iran Foreign Minister Reacts After Trump’s Ultimatum On Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/not-swayed-by-threats-iran-foreign-minister-reacts-after-trumps-ultimatum-on-strait-of-hormuz/): Araghchi asserted that the strategic waterway remains open but that global shipping has been deterred by fears linked to the ongoing conflict.
- [Iran war live: Tehran vows to ‘completely close’ Hormuz if power plants hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-war-live-tehran-vows-to-completely-close-hormuz-if-power-plants-hit/): US-Israel attacks on Iran continue as Israeli forces blow up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon.
- [Kashmiris donate gold and cash to support Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/kashmiris-donate-gold-and-cash-to-support-iran/): Residents in Indian-administered Kashmir are donating their gold possessions and cash to support Iranians.
- [Who’s left running Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/whos-left-running-iran/): Much of the top leadership has been eliminated, but the country is still fighting.
- [Vinicius strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Atletico 3-2 in pulsating derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/vinicius-strikes-twice-as-real-madrid-edge-atletico-3-2-in-pulsating-derby/): Real stay within four points of league leaders Barcelona with hard-fought win in Madrid derby.
- [Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/socialist-emmanuel-gregoire-wins-paris-mayoral-race/): Results show the lay of political land before 2027 presidential election to succeed centrist President Emmanuel Macron.
- [Slovenia’s Freedom Movement Party takes narrow election lead: Exit poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/slovenias-freedom-movement-party-takes-narrow-election-lead-exit-poll/): Governing liberals edge ahead of opposition conservatives in a race too close to call, according to exit poll.
- [Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill four Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/israeli-air-strikes-on-gaza-kill-four-palestinians/): Strikes intensify across Gaza as health officials say 680 Palestinians have been killed since October’s ‘ceasefire’.
- [Trump sends US immigration agents to airports as shutdown chaos deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trump-sends-us-immigration-agents-to-airports-as-shutdown-chaos-deepens/): Shutdown standoff forces US President Trump’s hand as airport queues spiral and security staff go unpaid.
- [Emerging from latest blackout, Cuba says ready for any potential US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/emerging-from-latest-blackout-cuba-says-ready-for-any-potential-us-attack/): Trump, who cut off oil supplies to Cuba after abducting Venezuela’s Maduro, has threatened to take over the nation.
- [Displaced families shelter in tents in Beirut amid Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/displaced-families-shelter-in-tents-in-beirut-amid-israeli-strikes/): Families displaced by Israeli strikes are sheltering in tents across Beirut, as rain falls.
- [Israel vows to escalate campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/israel-vows-to-escalate-campaign-against-hezbollah-in-lebanon/): Israel says it will escalate operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting bridges over the Litani River.
- [Israeli settlers violently storm through occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/israeli-settlers-violently-storm-through-occupied-west-bank/): Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village near Nablus during Eid al-Fitr, torching homes and vehicles.
- [Lebanon’s Aoun warns Israeli attack on bridge ‘prelude to ground invasion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/lebanons-aoun-warns-israeli-attack-on-bridge-prelude-to-ground-invasion/): Israeli army chief says the operation against Hezbollah “has only begun” and would be “prolonged”.
- [Pakistan Hikes Luxury Fuel Levy On Premium Petrol By Rs 200, Expects Rs 9bn Monthly Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/pakistan-hikes-luxury-fuel-levy-on-premium-petrol-by-rs-200-expects-rs-9bn-monthly-relief/): The move targets luxury-grade fuel used mainly by owners of high-end imported vehicles, the government said.
- [Amid Tension Over Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Lauds Viktor Orban Ahead Of Hungary Elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/amid-tension-over-strait-of-hormuz-trump-lauds-viktor-orban-ahead-of-hungary-elections/): Donald Trump backs Viktor Orban before tough April election as Hungary joins 22 nation Strait of Hormuz stance and SVR report alleges plot to stage attack.
- [Shot By Man, Stabbed By Woman: Personal Dispute Angle Emerges In LeT Terrorist’s Killing In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/shot-by-man-stabbed-by-woman-personal-dispute-angle-emerges-in-let-terrorists-killing-in-pakistan/): Bilal Arif Salafi had been active with Lashkar-e-Taiba since 2005 and operated from the Markaz Taiba complex in Muridke.
- [‘We do it together, in confidence’: Netanyahu backs US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/we-do-it-together-in-confidence-netanyahu-backs-us-strikes-on-iran/): Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to back US strikes on Iran’s power grid if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia ahead of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-urges-allies-to-pressure-russia-ahead-of-us-talks/): With US-Ukraine talks set to resume in Florida, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia is increasing its oil revenues.
- ['Plenty Of Money': US Says It Can Absorb Iran War Costs Without Raising Taxes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/plenty-of-money-us-says-it-can-absorb-iran-war-costs-without-raising-taxes/): Scott Bessent says the United States can fund its war with Iran but seeks 200 billion supplemental from Congress for future readiness amid resistance in Congress.
- [Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/pakistan-t20-cricket-league-to-be-held-in-empty-stadiums-amid-oil-crisis/): Pakistan Super League will be held on schedule from March 26, but without the crowds and only at two venues.
- [The Gaza Tribunal: A question of complicity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/the-gaza-tribunal-a-question-of-complicity/): What role has the UK played in Israel’s war on Gaza? We meet those who say it’s complicit in atrocities committed there.
- [Did Israel miscalculate Iranian military capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/did-israel-miscalculate-iranian-military-capabilities/): Iranian attacks on Arad and Dimona near Israeli nuclear site raise serious questions about Israel’s defence strategy.
- [‘Risk of escalation is extremely high as Iran shows it can retaliate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/risk-of-escalation-is-extremely-high-as-iran-shows-it-can-retaliate/): ‘The Iranians are indeed retaliating against everything that the Israelis and Americans are hitting’
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/live-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Madrid derby as Real host Atletico at the Bernabeu.
- ['Hormuz Will Be Completely Closed Until...': Iran's Fresh Warning Amid Trump's Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/hormuz-will-be-completely-closed-until-irans-fresh-warning-amid-trumps-ultimatum/): According to Iran’s military command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, the strait would remain closed until damaged Iranian power infrastructure is rebuilt.
- [Nobody Else Is Responsible Other Than Trump For Iran Crisis: Former CIA Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/nobody-else-is-responsible-other-than-trump-for-iran-crisis-former-cia-chief/): Leon Panetta blames President Trump for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning failed planning, rising oil prices and weak alliances risk wider conflict.
- [‘It’s Time To Act’: Netanyahu Urges World To Step In Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/its-time-to-act-netanyahu-urges-world-to-step-in-against-iran/): Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran is nearing nuclear weapons, urges United States and allies to intensify pressure as West Asia tensions threaten global security and energy.
- [Russia Begins Offensive In Ukraine As Zelenskyy Raises Concern Over Impact Of Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/russia-begins-offensive-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-raises-concern-over-impact-of-iran-conflict/): Russia launches larger mechanized offensive near Lyman in Donetsk while Ukraine says attacks are thwarted as Oleksandr Syrskyi and Volodymyr Zelenskyy warn of long war.
- [Trump’s changing messages on Iran war: What does it say about US strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/trumps-changing-messages-on-iran-war-what-does-it-say-about-us-strategy/): With the war in its fourth week, the Trump administration sends contradictory messages on how to proceed.
- [Iranian authorities taunt US, Israel, EU amid strikes and assassinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/iranian-authorities-taunt-us-israel-eu-amid-strikes-and-assassinations/): Iranians are concerned about the impact of potential attacks on power plants as the scope of US-Israel war expands.
- [Moment Israeli strike hits bridge in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/22/moment-israeli-strike-hits-bridge-in-southern-lebanon/): Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- [Shooting Down A $20,000 Drone With A $1Mn Missile Is How Wars Are Lost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/shooting-down-a-20000-drone-with-a-1mn-missile-is-how-wars-are-lost/): Iran floods the Gulf with cheap Shahed drones as UAE jets fire costly AIM missiles. Ukraine offers low cost drone defences while lasers like Iron Beam and DragonFire race to mature
- [Thousands Of US Marines To Arrive In West Asia The Same Day As Trump’s Hormuz Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/thousands-of-us-marines-to-arrive-in-west-asia-the-same-day-as-trumps-hormuz-deadline/): Thousands of US Marines are being deployed to West Asia amid conflict.
- [Tiger Woods eyes Masters return with competitive golf outing at TGL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/tiger-woods-eyes-masters-return-with-competitive-golf-outing-at-tgl/): The oft-injured 15-time major winner is hoping to use the tournament as a test run before the Masters next month.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 25 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-25-of-attacks/): Trump claims talks on with Iran, as he holds off on energy attacks, but Tehran denies any negotiations.
- [Mbappe fit and ready to play every Real Madrid game before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/mbappe-fit-and-ready-to-play-every-real-madrid-game-before-world-cup/): French striker says he has made ‘100 percent recovery’ from his lingering knee injury and is fully available.
- [Amid muted Eid celebrations, violence surges across the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/amid-muted-eid-celebrations-violence-surges-across-the-west-bank/): Settler attacks and land seizures marked a week that was supposed to be one of celebration for Palestinians.
- [Huge Plumes Of Smoke Rise Over Valero Refinery As Texas Plant Blows Up | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/huge-plumes-of-smoke-rise-over-valero-refinery-as-texas-plant-blows-up-video/): The loud explosion that shook nearby homes was followed by visible flames and dense smoke billowing from the refinery site.
- [Flowing Below Sea Level, This River Is Israel’s Lifeline And A Haven For Over 500 Million Birds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/flowing-below-sea-level-this-river-is-israels-lifeline-and-a-haven-for-over-500-million-birds/): This iconic waterbody, the Jordan River, is called Israel’s true lifeline. From powering farms to guiding migratory birds, its journey is more fascinating than you think.
- [‘I AM PLEASE TO…’: Trump’s Typo-Filled Iran Post Sparks Online Buzz, Gets Quickly Corrected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/i-am-please-to-trumps-typo-filled-iran-post-sparks-online-buzz-gets-quickly-corrected/): Moments after Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes against Iran, he deleted the original post and shared a corrected version of his Truth Social post minutes later.
- [US On Board, Will Iran Agree? Inside Pakistan's Quiet Push To Broker Peace Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-on-board-will-iran-agree-inside-pakistans-quiet-push-to-broker-peace-talks-exclusive/): The initiative traces back to March 12, when Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir proposed the idea of mediation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah
- [Iran's Missile Stockpile Shrinks To Around 1,000 As War With US, Israel Drags On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/irans-missile-stockpile-shrinks-to-around-1000-as-war-with-us-israel-drags-on/): Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal has fallen sharply during the war with the US and Israel, but analysts say Tehran retains the capacity to rebuild its stockpile, a report has said.
- [Rajnath Singh To Chair High-Level Defence Meet On Iran War; All Service Chiefs To Attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/rajnath-singh-to-chair-high-level-defence-meet-on-iran-war-all-service-chiefs-to-attend/): The meeting comes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with the government closely monitoring developments in the region.
- [Smart Trade Or Insider Edge? Bets Worth $580 Million Made Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/smart-trade-or-insider-edge-bets-worth-580-million-made-minutes-before-trump-announced-iran-ceasefire/): The trades, involving roughly 6,200 contracts, came suggesting that crude oil prices would fall, around 15 minutes before Trump’s public remarks on Iran.
- [Amazon Says Web Services Disrupted After Drone Operations In Bahrain, Cloud Migrations Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/amazon-says-web-services-disrupted-after-drone-operations-in-bahrain-cloud-migrations-underway/): Drone activity has disrupted Amazon Web Services in Bahrain amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, with the company shifting customers to alternate regions.
- [Israel bombs petrol station in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israel-bombs-petrol-station-in-southern-lebanon/): An Israeli attack has hit a petrol station in southern Lebanon, near the Rashidieh Camp for Palestinian refugees.
- [Trump administration deploys ICE agents at airports across US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-administration-deploys-ice-agents-at-airports-across-us/): The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to airports across the United States.
- [Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/zinedine-zidane-to-take-over-as-france-coach-this-summer-report/): Zidane will succeed his former national side teammate Didier Deschamps as France head coach, according to the report.
- ['Stop, Stop..I Messed Up': Video Captures Moment When Air Canada Jet Crashed Into Fire Truck At NY Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/stop-stop-i-messed-up-video-captures-moment-when-air-canada-jet-crashed-into-fire-truck-at-ny-airport/): The viral video shows the Bombardier-built aircraft colliding with a truck on the runway and erupting into a ball of smoke.
- ['Total Miracle': Flight Attendant Thrown 330 Feet From Air Canada Plane After Crash Survives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/total-miracle-flight-attendant-thrown-330-feet-from-air-canada-plane-after-crash-survives/): Air Canada Express crash at LaGuardia killed two pilots while Solange Tremblay was thrown 330 feet from the plane.
- [Colombia Plane Crash Video Captures Aircraft's Dramatic Fall Before Fatal Crash Near Ecuador | WATCH](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/colombia-plane-crash-video-captures-aircrafts-dramatic-fall-before-fatal-crash-near-ecuador-watch/): Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared footage that appeared to show the aircraft trying to gain altitude before plunging to the ground.
- [How Donald Trump Used Early US-Iran Talks As 'Offramp' And Delayed Strike Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/how-donald-trump-used-early-us-iran-talks-as-offramp-and-delayed-strike-threat/): Trump used early, limited contacts with Iranian officials as an “offramp” to step back from his threat to strike Iran’s power plants, a report has suggested.
- [Would You Give Up Your Phone's Password For National Security? This New Law Has Triggered A Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/would-you-give-up-your-phones-password-for-national-security-this-new-law-has-triggered-a-debate/): Refusal to comply with the rules attracts serious punishment, which includes a one-year jail sentence and a fine. Giving false information can attract a three-year jail sentence
- [Six LPG Vessels Ready In Persian Gulf, India Fast-Tracks SOP To Move Them Amid Hormuz Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/six-lpg-vessels-ready-in-persian-gulf-india-fast-tracks-sop-to-move-them-amid-hormuz-crisis/): Government sources also underscore a cooperative stance from Iranian authorities, noting that while approvals take careful coordination, Tehran has been responsive.
- [Large pro-government rallies held in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/large-pro-government-rallies-held-in-tehran/): Videos show large demonstrations in Tehran, where crowds waved Iranian flags and chanted in support of the government.
- [US markets surge after Trump announces he’s postponing strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-markets-surge-after-trump-announces-hes-postponing-strikes-on-iran/): Major US financial markets opened higher after US President Donald Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran.
- [Iran Says It Received US Message Via Mediators As Trump Delays Strikes After 'Productive Talks'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-says-it-received-us-message-via-mediators-as-trump-delays-strikes-after-productive-talks/): Iran says it has received US proposals through mediators and is reviewing them, signalling ongoing indirect diplomacy despite continued hostilities.
- [‘Pete Said, Let’s Do It’: Trump Shifts Onus Of Iran War To US Defence Secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/pete-said-lets-do-it-trump-shifts-onus-of-iran-war-to-us-defence-secretary/): The US President also acknowledged that not everyone within his administration initially supported the move.
- [Saudi Arabia, UAE To Join Iran War? Gulf States Step Up Support For US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/saudi-arabia-uae-to-join-iran-war-gulf-states-step-up-support-for-us-israel/): US allies in Persian Gulf are gradually moving closer to direct involvement as repeated attacks disrupt their economies and raise concerns about Iran gaining influence over Hormuz.
- [Trump's 'TACO' Moment Again? Why 5-Day Iran War Pause Has Revived A Wall Street Theory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trumps-taco-moment-again-why-5-day-iran-war-pause-has-revived-a-wall-street-theory/): The term originated on Wall Street during the tariff wars & describes an oft-seen pattern: Trump makes aggressive threats, triggers market panic & then pulls back or delays action
- ['Speculation Should Not Be Deemed Final': White House On Possible US-Iran Talks In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/speculation-should-not-be-deemed-final-white-house-on-possible-us-iran-talks-in-pakistan/): The White House has downplayed reports as Pakistan positions Islamabad to host sensitive US-Iran talks involving Donald Trump, Asim Munir, JD Vance and Masoud Pezeshkian.
- [‘Israel has been given a licence to torture Palestinians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israel-has-been-given-a-licence-to-torture-palestinians/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has said the world gave Israel a ‘licence to torture Palestinians’.
- [Iran-Israel-US War News Live: Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets In Beirut; Kuwait Intercepts Missiles, Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-israel-us-war-news-live-israel-strikes-hezbollah-targets-in-beirut-kuwait-intercepts-missiles-drones/): US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran threatened to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power infra across the region if its islands and coasts are attacked.
- [US Officials Believe Iran Regime Change, End To Nuclear Threat 'Unlikely' Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-officials-believe-iran-regime-change-end-to-nuclear-threat-unlikely-amid-west-asia-war/): US officials believe the war with Iran is unlikely to achieve key objectives such as overthrowing Tehran’s theocratic regime or preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- [US Bans New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers Citing National Security, Tightens Grip On Chinese Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-bans-new-foreign-made-wi-fi-routers-citing-national-security-tightens-grip-on-chinese-tech/): US FCC said new router models must be designed, developed and manufactured in the United States or risk being denied exemptions.
- [Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: UAE Engages 7 Ballistic Missiles, 16 UAVs Amid Ongoing Iranian Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-uae-engages-7-ballistic-missiles-16-uavs-amid-ongoing-iranian-attacks/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Iran War Today Latest News Live Updates: UAE says air defence shot down 7 ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs from Iran.
- [Trump Administration Eyes Iran Speaker Ghalibaf As Workable Partner, Future Leader: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-administration-eyes-iran-speaker-ghalibaf-as-workable-partner-future-leader-report/): Ghalibaf is seen as a workable partner who could lead Iran and negotiate with the Trump administration in the war’s next phase.
- [US Park Police Officer Shot On Duty In Washington, DC; FBI Probes Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-park-police-officer-shot-on-duty-in-washington-dc-fbi-probes-incident/): FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was assisting in the investigation adding that they’ll bring those responsible to justice.
- [Fire Erupts At Oil Refinery In Texas After Loud Blast, Video Shows Plumes Of Black Smoke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/fire-erupts-at-oil-refinery-in-texas-after-loud-blast-video-shows-plumes-of-black-smoke/): Explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur Texas triggers massive fire and black smoke. No injuries reported yet.
- [Survivors pulled from wreckage of Colombian air force plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/survivors-pulled-from-wreckage-of-colombian-air-force-plane/): Dozens have been pulled alive from the wreckage of a Colombian air force plane.
- [Texas oil refinery in flames after explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/texas-oil-refinery-in-flames-after-explosion/): Videos show flames and a plume of thick smoke following an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.
- [North Korea Vows 'Irreversible' Nuclear Status, Calls South Korea 'Most Hostile State'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/north-korea-vows-irreversible-nuclear-status-calls-south-korea-most-hostile-state/): Kim Jong Un pledged to ‘irreversibly’ cement his country’s status as a nuclear power while vowing a ‘merciless response’ to South Korea for any hostile action.
- [Airstrikes On Iraq's Shi'ite PMF Site Kill 6, Including Anbar Commander, Amid Middle East Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/airstrikes-on-iraqs-shiite-pmf-site-kill-6-including-anbar-commander-amid-middle-east-tensions/): PMF accused the United States of carrying out the attack and said that a US airstrike targeted a command headquarters while personnel were on duty.
- [‘Very Somber Day’: Air Canada CEO Mourns Fatal Plane Crash, Says Circumstances Are Being Assessed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/very-somber-day-air-canada-ceo-mourns-fatal-plane-crash-says-circumstances-are-being-assessed/): Air Canada Express CRJ 900 from Montreal hits fire truck at LaGuardia Airport New York killing two pilots.
- ['Until All Sanctions Are Lifted...':  Iran Says War Will Continue, Demands US To Pay For Damages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/until-all-sanctions-are-lifted-iran-says-war-will-continue-demands-us-to-pay-for-damages/): Rezaei asserted that Iran wants international guarantees of US non-interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.
- [Islamabad Seen As Possible Venue For Direct US-Iran Talks Amid West Asia Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/islamabad-seen-as-possible-venue-for-direct-us-iran-talks-amid-west-asia-conflict-report/): Senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and former advisor Jared Kushner, could travel to Islamabad for talks with Iranian representatives.
- [Trump Approved Iran Ops After Netanyahu Argued For Joint Killing Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-approved-iran-ops-after-netanyahu-argued-for-joint-killing-of-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-report/): Netanyahu argued that there might never be a better chance to kill Khamenei and to avenge previous Iranian efforts to assassinate Trump, as per a report.
- [From 48-Hour Ultimatum To ‘Productive’ Talks: Trump's U-Turn On Iran Raises Eyebrows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/from-48-hour-ultimatum-to-productive-talks-trumps-u-turn-on-iran-raises-eyebrows/): Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran have begun what he described as “very good and productive conversations” aimed at a full resolution of the escalating conflict.
- ['Destructive Activity': Zelenskyy Claims Ukraine Has Evidence Of Russia Providing Intelligence To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/destructive-activity-zelenskyy-claims-ukraine-has-evidence-of-russia-providing-intelligence-to-iran/): Zelenskyy asserted that he has evidence of the fact that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran, helping the regime stay afloat and strike more accurately.
- [Trump says Iran ‘wants peace’ after US military did ‘great job’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-says-iran-wants-peace-after-us-military-did-great-job/): US President Donald Trump says ‘there’s a very good chance of a deal’ to end the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says Trump’s peace talk claims are ‘fake news’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-war-live-tehran-says-trumps-peace-talk-claims-are-fake-news/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard calls Trump a ‘deceitful American president’, accuses him of ‘contradictory behaviour’.
- [Israeli settlers vandalise school, raise Israeli flag in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-settlers-vandalise-school-raise-israeli-flag-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have been filmed vandalising a boys’ school in Huwara.
- [UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/un-expert-says-world-has-given-israel-licence-to-torture-palestinians/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says torture ‘has effectively become state policy’ in Israel.
- [Macron says Lebanon’s fight is ‘just’ amid escalating attacks by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/macron-says-lebanons-fight-is-just-amid-escalating-attacks-by-israel/): France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Lebanon’s fight against threats to its security is ‘just’.
- [Why Did Trump Announce Talks With Iran? US Allies Warned War Risked 'Disaster'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/why-did-trump-announce-talks-with-iran-us-allies-warned-war-risked-disaster/): Trump said he was giving Iran a five-day reprieve from his threatened action on energy infrastructure after a warning from US allies.
- [US Comedian Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay $19 Million In 1972 Sexual Assault Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-comedian-bill-cosby-ordered-to-pay-19-million-in-1972-sexual-assault-case/): A US court found that Cosby, 88, was liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger and ordered him to pay over $19 million.
- [Smotrich urges Israel to annex southern Lebanon as assault intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/smotrich-urges-israel-to-annex-southern-lebanon-as-assault-intensifies/): Israel’s far-right finance minister says Litani River must be ‘the new Israeli border’, as attacks on Lebanon ramp up.
- [Have Israel, the US and Iran violated international law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/have-israel-the-us-and-iran-violated-international-law/): Civilian targets have been struck by all three warring parties.
- [What Trump said about Iran after postponing military strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/what-trump-said-about-iran-after-postponing-military-strikes/): After announcing the US will postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants, Donald Trump said Iran called him to make a deal.
- [Ukraine strikes key Russian oil port and refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/ukraine-strikes-key-russian-oil-port-and-refinery/): Ukraine said it hit a key Russian oil terminal at Primorsk and a refinery in Ufa on Monday.
- [Moment missile strikes shortly after Israeli president’s visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/moment-missile-strikes-shortly-after-israeli-presidents-visit/): Israel’s president was forced to take cover as a missile struck nearby shortly after he gave a press conference.
- [Iranian officials dismiss claims of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iranian-officials-dismiss-claims-of-us-talks/): Senior Iranian officials deny that Iran held talks with the US
- [Netanyahu Says Israeli Attacks On Iran To Continue As Trump Mulls Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/netanyahu-says-israeli-attacks-on-iran-to-continue-as-trump-mulls-ceasefire/): Netanyahu said he spoke to US President Donald Trump, who told them that he believes “there is an opportunity to leverage the tremendous achievements” to end the war.
- [At least one killed after Colombian military plane crashes on takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/at-least-one-killed-after-colombian-military-plane-crashes-on-takeoff/): Air Force says plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew ⁠members, and authorities are investigating cause of crash.
- [Tehran residents express distrust over Trump’s war diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/tehran-residents-express-distrust-over-trumps-war-diplomacy/): “If we trust him, we lose.”
- [Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/air-canada-crash-at-laguardia-airport-what-happened-who-were-the-victims/): The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.
- [Who Is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Iran Speaker At Centre Of Trump's Iran Talks Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/who-is-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-iran-speaker-at-centre-of-trumps-iran-talks-claim/): Ghalibaf has firmly rejected Trump’s claim that the United States and Iran were engaged in “productive talks” to end the war, calling it a tactic to manipulate markets.
- [Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war won’t just fade away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/why-the-oil-and-gas-price-shock-from-the-iran-war-wont-just-fade-away/): Rerouting and diversification cannot help when a significant chunk of oil and gas have been taken off the market. 
- [Iran denies any talks with US after Trump claims ‘productive’ discussions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/iran-denies-any-talks-with-us-after-trump-claims-productive-discussions/): Iran parliament speaker says US president using idea of talks to ‘escape quagmire in which US and Israel are trapped’.
- [EU calls for clarification after Hungary accused of leaking info to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/eu-calls-for-clarification-after-hungary-accused-of-leaking-info-to-russia/): Germany calls the allegations ‘very serious’, as Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban orders probe into alleged ‘wiretapping’.
- [Italy’s Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it ‘a lost opportunity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/italys-meloni-concedes-referendum-defeat-calling-it-a-lost-opportunity/): The prime minister admits defeat in the high-stakes vote on a justice reform package but vows to keep her seat.
- [‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/stop-stop-stop-moment-air-canada-plane-crashes-into-truck/): CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
- [Video Captures Moment Air Canada Jet Crashed Into Fire Truck At New York Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/video-captures-moment-air-canada-jet-crashed-into-fire-truck-at-new-york-airport/): Video emerges of Air Canada Express CRJ 900 from Montreal hitting fire truck at New York LaGuardia, killing both pilots, sparking FAA ground stop and investigation.
- [How Israel is reacting to Trump’s  ‘de-escalation’ with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/how-israel-is-reacting-to-trumps-de-escalation-with-iran/): There is expected to be pushback from Israel following President Donald Trump’s move towards de-escalation with Iran.
- [Trump can declare victory in Iran – and he should](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-can-declare-victory-in-iran-and-he-should/): The US president has proven that hitting hard and fast rather than engaging in endless negotiations guarantees victory.
- [How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/how-the-iran-war-is-about-to-hit-your-wallet/): Strikes on gas sites in the Iran war are driving up energy costs, pushing up prices for power, food and more worldwide.
- [Colombian Air Force Plane Carrying 110 Soldiers Crashes After Take Off Near Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/colombian-air-force-plane-carrying-110-soldiers-crashes-after-take-off-near-peru/): Colombian Air Force plane with 110 soldiers crashes near Puerto Leguízamo in southern Amazon region on Peru border, says Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez.
- [Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt Mediating Peace Between US, Iran: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/pakistan-turkey-egypt-mediating-peace-between-us-iran-reports/): Donald Trump claims major US Iran progress via Egypt-Pakistan-Turkey mediation on war and nuclear issues as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects talks as fakenews.
- [UK Deploying Air Defence Systems To Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia: PM Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/uk-deploying-air-defence-systems-to-bahrain-kuwait-saudi-arabia-pm-starmer/): Keir Starmer and John Healey deploy UK air defence to Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and support US strikes from Diego Garcia and Fairford against Iranian missile threats.
- [Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/israeli-strike-on-lebanon-bridge-raises-fears-of-ground-invasion/): Lebanon fears that Israel’s attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a “prelude to a ground invasion”.
- ['Fake News To Manipulate Markets': Iran Speaker Rejects Trump's Claims Of 'Productive Talks'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/fake-news-to-manipulate-markets-iran-speaker-rejects-trumps-claims-of-productive-talks/): Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denies any US talks, calling Trump claims fakenews to sway financial and oil markets.
- [Which countries have strategic oil reserves – and how much?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/which-countries-have-strategic-oil-reserves-and-how-much/): Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
- ['Me And New Ayatollah': Trump Talks About Joint Control Of Hormuz, Says Strait To Open 'Very Soon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/me-and-new-ayatollah-trump-talks-about-joint-control-of-hormuz-says-strait-to-open-very-soon/): Donald Trump pauses strikes on Iran, touts talks on nuclear issues, hints at joint control of Strait of Hormuz and a possible swift deal lowering oil prices.
- [Trump speaks after announcing delay on Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-speaks-after-announcing-delay-on-iran-attacks/): President Donald Trump has spoken to reporters after announcing the US was postponing attacks targeting Iran’s energy.
- [Trump signals off-ramp in Iran war despite no ‘regime change’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-signals-off-ramp-in-iran-war-despite-no-regime-change/): President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy.
- [Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/energy-water-bonds-what-are-irans-targets-if-trump-hits-power-plants/): Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
- [Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports amid staffing issues, delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-deploys-ice-agents-to-us-airports-amid-staffing-issues-delays/): Democrats and other observers slam deployment of US immigration agents to airports as dangerous and source of tension.
- [After Trump Pauses Strikes, Israeli Military Launches Attacks In 'Heart Of Tehran'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/after-trump-pauses-strikes-israeli-military-launches-attacks-in-heart-of-tehran/): After Donald Trump delays US strikes on Iran, Israel hits targets in the heart of Tehran as Iran denies talks with Washington and warns over Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump Says 'Major Points Of Agreement' Reached With Iran, 5-Day Pause Could Lead To Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/trump-says-major-points-of-agreement-reached-with-iran-5-day-pause-could-lead-to-deal/): Trump says US and Iran talks led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have major points of agreement and could yield a deal soon after delaying strikes.
- [Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/madrid-protest-against-us-blockade-of-cuba/): Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
- [Nuclear Powers Of The World: Where Does India Stand?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/nuclear-powers-of-the-world-where-does-india-stand/): Nine nations possess nuclear weapons in 2026, with Russia and the U.S. leading global stockpiles.
- [OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies At 43 After Cancer Battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/onlyfans-owner-leonid-radvinsky-dies-at-43-after-cancer-battle/): Radvinsky, the owner of adult‑content platform OnlyFans, has died of cancer at the age of 43.
- ['Very Good Talks': After Trump Announces 5-Day Pause On Strikes, Is Iran War Finally Set To End?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/very-good-talks-after-trump-announces-5-day-pause-on-strikes-is-iran-war-finally-set-to-end/): US President Donald Trump said he has paused planned strikes against Iran after “very good and productive conversations” aimed at “complete and total resolution” of the war
- [Newark Airport In US Issues Ground Stop Due To Smoke In ATC Tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/newark-airport-in-us-issues-ground-stop-due-to-smoke-in-atc-tower/): Newark Liberty International Airport tower evacuated over burning smell from an elevator, causing temporary pause of arrivals and departures in New Jersey.
- [New UN climate report says the past decade was the hottest on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/new-un-climate-report-says-the-past-decade-was-the-hottest-on-record/): A new UN report confirms the past decade was the hottest on record.
- [‘Substantial evidence’ of double-tap strike in killing of Gaza’s Hind Rajab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/substantial-evidence-of-double-tap-strike-in-killing-of-gazas-hind-rajab/): Avaaz analyses the timeline of events to conclude that violations show Israel systematically kills first responders.
- [‘NATO joining US-Israel’s war on Iran is between slim and none’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/nato-joining-us-israels-war-on-iran-is-between-slim-and-none/): ‘NATO joining US-Israel’s war on Iran is between slim and none’
- [US-Israeli war on Iran strains food, water and fuel prices in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/us-israeli-war-on-iran-strains-food-water-and-fuel-prices-in-india/): Locals in northern India have a growing concern over costs of essential resources due to the Iran war.
- [‘False flag attack’: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/false-flag-attack-iran-denies-claims-it-fired-missiles-at-diego-garcia/): Esmaeil Baghaei denies the long-range missile attack, which could change the calculus of the war for US allies.
- [‘Backed Down Fearing Response’: Iran After Trump Pauses Strikes On Tehran’s Energy Infra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/backed-down-fearing-response-iran-after-trump-pauses-strikes-on-tehrans-energy-infra/): Donald Trump pauses strikes on Iran energy sites after talks while Tehran claims he backed down and warns of closing Strait of Hormuz and mining the Persian Gulf.
- [Has Iran brought down an ‘unkillable’ US F-35 jet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/23/has-iran-brought-down-an-unkillable-us-f-35-jet/): The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.
- [What Are Trump's Conditions For Iran Ceasefire And What Does Tehran Get In Return?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/what-are-trumps-conditions-for-iran-ceasefire-and-what-does-tehran-get-in-return/): The Trump administration has reportedly conveyed 15 conditions to Iran to end the current war, including the dismantling of Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of Hormuz.
- [What Was Iran's 'Very Big Present' To US? Trump Says It Was Worth 'Tremendous Amount Of Money'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/what-was-irans-very-big-present-to-us-trump-says-it-was-worth-tremendous-amount-of-money/): Trump said Iran gave him a “very big present” related to the Strait of Hormuz, which gave him confidence that he was speaking to the right people in Tehran.
- [US says they’re talking, Iran says they’re not. Who’s telling the truth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-says-theyre-talking-iran-says-theyre-not-whos-telling-the-truth/): Critics say Trump’s claim of negotiations is a tactic to calm the market, but could the Iranians be ready to talk?
- [Russia hits Ukraine with rare daytime barrage as new offensive begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/russia-hits-ukraine-with-rare-daytime-barrage-as-new-offensive-begins/): Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warns that Kyiv faces a deficit of missiles as Washington is focused on its war on Iran.
- [Rescuers race to save stranded whale in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/rescuers-race-to-save-stranded-whale-in-germany/): Rescuers are trying to save a young humpback whale which is stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany.
- [Has Iran brought down an ‘unkillable’ US F-35 jet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/has-iran-brought-down-an-unkillable-us-f-35-jet-2/): Iran says it struck a US F-35 and released footage of the incident.
- [Trump Says Iran Agreed To Not Having Nuclear Weapons: 'We're Talking To The Right People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-not-having-nuclear-weapons-were-talking-to-the-right-people/): Trump claimed that Iran has agreed that it would never have a nuclear weapon, adding that Tehran gave Washington a “present” worth a lot of money.
- [Aid flotilla vessel arrives in Cuba amid US-driven energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/aid-flotilla-vessel-arrives-in-cuba-amid-us-driven-energy-crisis/): Activists say that aid delivery is small ‘gesture of solidarity’ meant to draw attention to US energy blockade.
- [Why is Trump asking for Europe’s help in war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/why-is-trump-asking-for-europes-help-in-war-on-iran/): Former French Ambassador to the US Gerard Araud argues that Europe is right to avoid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [What impact is the war on Iran having on Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/what-impact-is-the-war-on-iran-having-on-israel/): Iranian missiles hit the country as global economic damage deepens.
- [Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9-year stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/egypts-mohamed-salah-to-leave-liverpool-at-end-of-season-after-9-year-stay/): The former Chelsea and Roma forward has been linked with a move from Premier League champions to Saudi Pro League.
- ['Shia Threat' To Asim Munir? How Pakistan Has Activated Lashkar, JuD Fronts As A Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/shia-threat-to-asim-munir-how-pakistan-has-activated-lashkar-jud-fronts-as-a-response/): Sources said despite official bans and international pressure from bodies like the FATF, these interconnected fronts operate with striking freedom in major cities like Karachi
- [Israeli soldiers accused of ‘torturing’ toddler in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-torturing-toddler-in-gaza/): The family of a two-year-old boy in Gaza says Israeli soldiers tortured him to extract information about his father.
- [Anthropic challenges US Pentagon’s ban in San Francisco court showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/anthropic-challenges-us-pentagons-ban-in-san-francisco-court-showdown/): Anthropic accuses Pentagon of unlawful retaliation over its refusal to loosen AI safety restrictions for military use.
- [Kim Jong Un says North Korea will never give up on nuclear weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/kim-jong-un-says-north-korea-will-never-give-up-on-nuclear-weapons/): Kim Jong Un has said North Korea will never give up on its push for nuclear weapons.
- [Israeli strike lands near Roman ruins in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-strike-lands-near-roman-ruins-in-lebanon/): Smoke was seen rising close to Roman ruins in the Lebanese city of Tyre after an Israeli strike hit a building nearby.
- [Afghanistan frees detained US citizen Dennis Coyle as gesture of ‘goodwill’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/afghanistan-frees-detained-us-citizen-dennis-coyle-as-gesture-of-goodwill/): US State Secretary Marco Rubio welcomes Coyle’s release as ‘positive step’ and thanks Qatar and the UAE for their help.
- [Iran names successor to security chief killed in US-Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-names-successor-to-security-chief-killed-in-us-israeli-attack/): Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, ex-IRGC commander, to replace late Ali Larijani as chief of Supreme National Security Council.
- ['Technical Games': Imran Khan's Sister Slams Pakistan Govt Over Blocking Visas For Brother's Sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/technical-games-imran-khans-sister-slams-pakistan-govt-over-blocking-visas-for-brothers-sons/): Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan once again raised grave concerns over the government’s transparency and the physical well-being of her brother in prison
- [Saudi, UAE ‘Losing Patience’ With Iran Attacks; May Join US-Israel Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/saudi-uae-losing-patience-with-iran-attacks-may-join-us-israel-strikes-report/): Saudi Arabia and UAE may join the US Israeli campaign against Iran as missile and drone attacks on Gulf energy and airports threaten regional stability and security.
- [Aid flotilla reaches Cuba amid US oil blockade and blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/aid-flotilla-reaches-cuba-amid-us-oil-blockade-and-blackouts/): An aid flotilla has arrived in Cuba as a US-imposed oil blockade drives severe fuel shortages and widespread blackouts.
- [Israeli defences questioned as Iran continues to cause damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-defences-questioned-as-iran-continues-to-cause-damage/): Iranian missiles have caused damage in Israel, raising questions about the country’s air defence systems.
- [Palestinian FA calls for Israeli ban after FIFA discrimination report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/palestinian-fa-calls-for-israeli-ban-after-fifa-discrimination-report/): The Israel Football Association was fined by FIFA for racism and discrimination breaches following Palestinian report.
- [When are UEFA’s World Cup 2026 playoffs, and which nations are involved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/when-are-uefas-world-cup-2026-playoffs-and-which-nations-are-involved/): The final qualification spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are about to be sealed via UEFA and Intercontinental playoffs.
- [US Citizen Released By Taliban After Year-Long Detention In Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-citizen-released-by-taliban-after-year-long-detention-in-afghanistan/): Taliban pardons American Dennis Walter Coyle after over a year in Afghan detention as US hails release aided by United Arab Emirates amid ongoing detainee tensions.
- [Israeli strike hits Tyre during Al Jazeera report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-strike-hits-tyre-during-al-jazeera-report/): An Al Jazeera journalist’s report was disrupted by an Israeli missile striking a waterfront building in Lebanon’s Tyre.
- [Iranian IRGC’s ties to Hezbollah deepen tensions in Lebanese politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iranian-irgcs-ties-to-hezbollah-deepen-tensions-in-lebanese-politics/): Lebanon’s prime minister said the IRGC is commanding Hezbollah and analysts agree the Iranian group is calling the shots
- ['Talking Always Better Than Fighting': China Urges Iran To Pursue Peace Dialogue With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/talking-always-better-than-fighting-china-urges-iran-to-pursue-peace-dialogue-with-us/): Wang Yi urges Abbas Araghchi to seize chances for peace, saying talking is better than fighting, after Iran denies Donald Trump claim of negotiations.
- [‘Head For An Eye’: Iran Warns US Of ‘Deadline’ Even As Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/head-for-an-eye-iran-warns-us-of-deadline-even-as-trump-claims-very-good-talks/): Mohsen Rezaei warns Donald Trump of severe retaliation as Iran denies US talks, accuses Israel over Greater Israel, and West Asia tensions risk wider war.
- [QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/qatarenergy-declares-force-majeure-on-some-lng-contracts-due-to-iran-war/): The move comes amid production disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which have affected Qatar.
- [Keir Starmer’s policy on the Iran war is a recipe for catastrophe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/keir-starmers-policy-on-the-iran-war-is-a-recipe-for-catastrophe/): The British government has learned no lessons from the disaster that the US-UK invasion of Iraq was.
- [Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s new homeland security chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/who-is-markwayne-mullin-trumps-new-homeland-security-chief/): Here’s what we know about Markwayne Mullin, who’ll oversee Trump’s contentious crackdown on migrants in the US.
- [UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of ‘severe torture’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/un-experts-urge-israel-to-free-gaza-doctor-amid-reports-of-severe-torture/): Dr Hussam Abu Safia ‘systematically denied’ medical treatment in Israeli detention, UN special rapporteurs warn.
- [Moment rescuers find man alive under the rubble in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/moment-rescuers-find-man-alive-under-the-rubble-in-tehran/): Rescuers have pulled a man alive from the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit a residential area in Tehran.
- [Moon Base, Nuclear-Powered Missions And Mars Helicopter Fleet: NASA Unveils Ambitious Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/moon-base-nuclear-powered-missions-and-mars-helicopter-fleet-nasa-unveils-ambitious-plans/): Unlike previous missions focused on brief visits, the agency now plans to build infrastructure that enables sustained lunar operations.
- ['US In Talks With Iran. Trump Wants To Keep PM Modi In Loop': US Ambassador Gor After Bilateral Talks On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-in-talks-with-iran-trump-wants-to-keep-pm-modi-in-loop-us-ambassador-gor-after-bilateral-talks-on-hormuz/): Sergio Gor says US talks to Iran as Donald Trump and PM Modi discuss the ongoing war and keeping Strait of Hormuz open for global energy and maritime security.
- ['Ready And Honoured To Host Talks': Pakistan Offers To Mediate West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/ready-and-honoured-to-host-talks-pakistan-offers-to-mediate-west-asia-war/): Pakistan shares a long-standing relationship with Iran and has publicly condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/pakistan-worlds-most-polluted-country-in-2025-report/): Fine particulates in Pakistan’s air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times.
- [Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo reflect on 50th anniversary of Argentina coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/mothers-of-the-plaza-de-mayo-reflect-on-50th-anniversary-of-argentina-coup/): One of Argentina’s most prominent activist groups, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo face cuts under Javier Milei.
- [What if humanity meets the unknown?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/what-if-humanity-meets-the-unknown/): What if we’re not alone in this universe?
- [Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under anti-terror laws?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/why-has-india-arrested-us-ukrainian-nationals-under-anti-terror-laws/): Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.
- [Is the US talking to Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/is-the-us-talking-to-irans-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-and-who-is-he/): Iranian leaders, including Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the US are under way.
- [‘Ensuring Hormuz Strait Remains Open Is Essential’: PM Modi Speaks With Trump Middle East Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/ensuring-hormuz-strait-remains-open-is-essential-pm-modi-speaks-with-trump-middle-east-situation/): Donald Trump and Narendra Modi discuss West Asia tensions, stressing Strait of Hormuz security, energy supply stability, and closer India United States coordination.
- [Dhaka Petrol Stations Remain Shut As Bangladesh Continues To Reel Under Fuel Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/dhaka-petrol-stations-remain-shut-as-bangladesh-continues-to-reel-under-fuel-crisis/): Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure hit fuel supplies, shutting Dhaka pumps as Bangladesh faces petrol and diesel shortages despite India sending 5000 tonnes of diesel.
- [Missing Iranian uranium hinders Trump’s victory declaration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/missing-iranian-uranium-hinders-trumps-victory-declaration/): Former NATO official William Alberque says 440 kg of missing Iranian uranium is blocking a US victory claim.
- [The US should end the war asap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/the-us-should-end-the-war-asap/): The best way to manage the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran is to end it now.
- [Adviser questions US justification for war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/adviser-questions-us-justification-for-war-on-iran/): Brian Finucane says US intelligence failed to substantiate claims of an ‘imminent threat’ from Iran
- [IPL champions Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/ipl-champions-bengaluru-to-keep-11-seats-empty-in-honour-of-stampede-dead/): Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Indian Premier League champions, will reserve 11 seats in memory of stampede victims.
- [Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry stresses need for regional coexistence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/qatars-foreign-affairs-ministry-stresses-need-for-regional-coexistence/): Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry spokesman said that coexistence in the region is essential despite Iranian attacks.
- [The tragic toll of Sudan’s destroyed healthcare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/the-tragic-toll-of-sudans-destroyed-healthcare/): The tragic toll of Sudan’s destroyed healthcare
- [What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/what-are-irans-cluster-munitions-that-are-penetrating-israeli-defences/): Cluster bombs disperse munitions over a wide area and are particularly dangerous for civilians, analysts say.
- [After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/after-setbacks-across-europe-is-the-populist-far-right-losing-ground/): The far right struggled to convert momentum into decisive victories across a string of recent elections and referendums.
- [Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘new border’ and occupation of south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israels-smotrich-calls-for-new-border-and-occupation-of-south-lebanon/): Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation of southern Lebanon.
- [Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/pakistan-ready-to-host-us-iran-talks-can-latest-peace-push-work/): Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are trying to broker talks. Analysts caution the chasm between the US and Iran remains wide.
- [Who Is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Iran’s New Security Chief After Larijani’s Death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/who-is-mohammad-bagher-zolghadr-irans-new-security-chief-after-larijanis-death/): Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr is an ex-Revolutionary Guard brigadier general and Expediency Council secretary, replacing Ali Larijani.
- ['Due To War By Dumb Orange-Haired Man’: Pune Eatery's Price Hike Notice Mocking Trump Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/due-to-war-by-dumb-orange-haired-man-pune-eaterys-price-hike-notice-mocking-trump-goes-viral/): Pune restaurant mocks Donald Trump in viral LPG price notice as Jag Vasant and Pine Gas safely cross Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions and India inflation.
- [Language, Literature, Trade, Architecture: Exploring The Historical Connections Between India And Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/language-literature-trade-architecture-exploring-the-historical-connections-between-india-and-iran/): Long before modern diplomacy, India and Iran were connected through trade, art, and migration.
- [Philippines Becomes First Country To Declare 'National Energy Emergency' Over West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/philippines-becomes-first-country-to-declare-national-energy-emergency-over-west-asia-war/): Ferdinand Marcos declares a state of national energy emergency in the Philippines due to the war risks to fuel supply and energy stability.
- [Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/lebanon-declares-iranian-ambassador-persona-non-grata-amid-israeli-attacks/): Lebanese Foreign Ministry summons envoy to Iran, citing breaches of diplomatic protocol by Tehran.
- [Australia and EU seal trade deal to cut reliance on China’s rare earths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/australia-and-eu-seal-trade-deal-to-cut-reliance-on-chinas-rare-earths/): EU’s Von der Leyen says critical minerals partnership is ‘crucial’ as China dominates supply chains.
- [Israeli forces blow up mosque minaret in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israeli-forces-blow-up-mosque-minaret-in-southern-lebanon/): Video shows Israeli forces blowing up a mosque’s minaret in Khiam in southern Lebanon.
- [Are Middle East attacks pushing Asia towards an energy crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/are-middle-east-attacks-pushing-asia-towards-an-energy-crisis/): Energy facilities in the Middle East are under attack, including Qatar’s LNG, pushing prices higher.
- [Moment Israeli soldier throws stun grenade at shop near Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/moment-israeli-soldier-throws-stun-grenade-at-shop-near-ramallah/): CCTV footage shows an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a shop during a night raid near Ramallah.
- [Diplomacy Or Strategic Self-Interest? Decoding Islamabad's Push For Iran Mediation | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/diplomacy-or-strategic-self-interest-decoding-islamabads-push-for-iran-mediation-exclusive/): The effort signals Pakistan’s attempt to reinsert itself into regional diplomacy at a time when shifting alliances and prolonged instability threaten to sideline it
- [Iran Delegation To Visit Pakistan, Seek 'Concrete' Guarantees From Mediators Before US Talks: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-delegation-to-visit-pakistan-seek-concrete-guarantees-from-mediators-before-us-talks-sources-exclusive/): A top source in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the high-ranking delegation from Iran is expected to arrive in Pakistan in the next 24 to 48 hours
- [After Ali Larijani's Death, Iran Appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr As New Security Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/after-ali-larijanis-death-iran-appoints-mohammad-bagher-zolghadr-as-new-security-chief/): Iran names Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as new SNSC Secretary after Ali Larijani’s death.
- [Supporter groups file lawsuit against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/supporter-groups-file-lawsuit-against-fifa-over-world-cup-ticket-prices/): Euroconsumers and FSE file a lawsuit with the European Commission against the sport body over World Cup ticket prices.
- [Amazon says AWS Bahrain region ‘disrupted’ following drone activity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/amazon-says-aws-bahrain-region-disrupted-following-drone-activity/): The disruption marks the second time in a month that AWS operations have been affected by the Iran war.
- [Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/bill-cosby-found-guilty-of-1972-sexual-assault-victim-awarded-nearly-60m/): The actor faces allegations of sexual misconduct by at least 60 women, all of which he denies.
- [Accountability for international humanitarian law is a ‘thing of the past’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/accountability-for-international-humanitarian-law-is-a-thing-of-the-past/): Former ICC prosecutor Geoffrey Nice says the US-Israel warns that holding powerful states accountable is ‘unrealistic’
- [How does the current global oil crisis compare with the 1973 oil embargo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/how-does-the-current-global-oil-crisis-compare-with-the-1973-oil-embargo/): The 1973 oil embargo removed 4.5 million barrels per day from global supply. Today, that figure stands at 20 million.
- [Iran Unlikely To Agree To Conditions, Say Israeli Officials As Trump Pushes For Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-unlikely-to-agree-to-conditions-say-israeli-officials-as-trump-pushes-for-deal/): Donald Trump is seeking a deal with Iran to end the Middle East conflict, according to Israeli officials, but Tehran has denied any negotiations.
- [From Lego Battle To Teletubbies Parody: How Iran Is Trump-ing US In The Meme War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/from-lego-battle-to-teletubbies-parody-how-iran-is-trump-ing-us-in-the-meme-war/): On the internet, where perception, and not firepower, decides the winner, Iran has leaned into humour, satire, and viral content to seize control of the narrative
- [Visuals Show Pine Gas LPG Carrier Heading To India After Crossing High-Risk Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/visuals-show-pine-gas-lpg-carrier-heading-to-india-after-crossing-high-risk-strait-of-hormuz/): Jag Vasant and Pine Gas safely cross Strait of Hormuz with 92600 tonnes LPG, easing India supply worries amid West Asia tensions and volatile shipping routes.
- [TTP Threat Forces Scaled-Down PSL, Raises Questions Over Pakistan Security | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/ttp-threat-forces-scaled-down-psl-raises-questions-over-pakistan-security-exclusive/): Multiple venues, including Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Multan, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi in Punjab, have been dropped due to the TTP threat.
- [Iran says no talks with US, calls Trump statements a ‘bluff’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-says-no-talks-with-us-calls-trump-statements-a-bluff/): Iranian officials have dismissed statements by Trump as a ‘bluff’, denying any direct or indirect talks with the US.
- [Iran launches waves of missiles towards Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-launches-waves-of-missiles-towards-israel/): Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service said ‘six people were lightly injured’ in the missile strikes.
- [No Clear Endgame In US-Iran War: Ex-Swedish PM Amid Trump’s 5-Day Pause Announcement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/no-clear-endgame-in-us-iran-war-ex-swedish-pm-amid-trumps-5-day-pause-announcement-exclusive/): Stefan Löfven also pushed back on the idea that India can single-handedly resolve the crisis, despite its strong ties with both Iran and Israel.
- [Despite Trump’s peace talk claims, US-Israeli attacks continue to hit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/despite-trumps-peace-talk-claims-us-israeli-attacks-continue-to-hit-iran/): Huge explosions were heard in Tehran and other cities, as Iran denied it held talks with the US to end the war.
- [Al Jazeera reports from scene of attack on Tehran residential area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/al-jazeera-reports-from-scene-of-attack-on-tehran-residential-area/): Al Jazeera reports from scene of attack on Tehran residential area
- [Deadly air attack hits pro-Iran Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/deadly-air-attack-hits-pro-iran-popular-mobilisation-forces-in-iraq/): Video shows the aftermath of an airstrike in Iraq’s Anbar province on a headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
- [Israel kills two in Beirut as it intensifies attacks across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israel-kills-two-in-beirut-as-it-intensifies-attacks-across-lebanon/): Israel steps up attacks across Lebanon as more than a million people are displaced due to the conflict.
- [Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/hong-kong-grants-police-power-to-demand-phone-and-computer-passwords/): The new provisions allow police to seize items with ‘seditious intention’, bypassing judicial authorisations.
- [McCullum to continue as England’s all-format cricket head coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/mccullum-to-continue-as-englands-all-format-cricket-head-coach/): Brendon McCullum, Ben Stokes and Rob Key will keep their positions despite recent Ashes drubbing and T20 World Cup exit.
- [Drone footage shows aftermath of Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/drone-footage-shows-aftermath-of-iranian-missile-attack-in-tel-aviv/): Drone footage shows extensive damage to a multi-storey residential building in Tel Aviv after a wave of Iranian attacks.
- [Top Trump Official Says Possible To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz In 5 Days: 'Could Happen If...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/top-trump-official-says-possible-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-5-days-could-happen-if/): Trump on Monday said the Strait Of Hormuz would be jointly managed by him and the “Ayatollah”.
- [Eritrea to end 18-year AFCON isolation by playing Eswatini in qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/eritrea-to-end-18-year-afcon-isolation-by-playing-eswatini-in-qualifier/): Eritrea vs Eswatini on Wednesday will serve as the first AFCON qualifier for the east African nation since 2008.
- [Top EU official calls for negotiations with Iran and an end to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/top-eu-official-calls-for-negotiations-with-iran-and-an-end-to-war/): European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities.
- [7.6-Magnitude Quake Rocks Neiafu In Tonga. Is Another 2022-Style Volcanic Eruption Possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/7-6-magnitude-quake-rocks-neiafu-in-tonga-is-another-2022-style-volcanic-eruption-possible/): This comes a day after Tonga’s Hihifo was shaken by an earthquake of Magnitude 6.2. According to the USGS, the quake on Monday was at a depth of 79.7 km (49.52 miles).
- [Iran Claims Attacks On Energy Facilities Day After Trump Announced Pause On Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iran-claims-attacks-on-energy-facilities-day-after-trump-announced-pause-on-strikes/): Iranian media said gas infrastructure in Isfahan and a pipeline linked to a power plant in Khorramshahr were struck, with no info on casualties and damage.
- [Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Agrees To Negotiate, Reach An Agreement With US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-agrees-to-negotiate-reach-an-agreement-with-us-report/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiate with the United States, signalling a potential diplomatic opening amid the ongoing conflict.
- [‘Please Do Something’: Pilots Flagged LaGuardia Safety Concerns Before Air Canada Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/please-do-something-pilots-flagged-laguardia-safety-concerns-before-air-canada-crash/): Air Canada Express crash with fire truck at LaGuardia exposes pilot warnings on LGA hazards, ATC missteps and echoes deadly 2025 DCA collision.
- [Top 10 Airports In The World 2026: Asia Leads The Rankings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/top-10-airports-in-the-world-2026-asia-leads-the-rankings/): The Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 has released the world’s best airports. Can you guess who leads the list?
- [130 Nations Fail WHO Air Quality Standards, Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country In 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/130-nations-fail-who-air-quality-standards-pakistan-ranked-most-polluted-country-in-2025/): Bangladesh and Tajikistan ranked second and third on the most polluted list. Chad, which had been the smoggiest country in 2024, fell to fourth place in 2025.
- [ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/ice-agents-deployed-to-us-airports-which-airports-are-affected/): Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were reportedly sent to 14 airports, including New York’s JFK.
- [Polls open in key Denmark elections clouded by Trump’s Greenland threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/polls-open-in-key-denmark-elections-clouded-by-trumps-greenland-threat/): Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is projected to win a third term after standing up to the US president over Greenland.
- [Where do reported US-Iran ‘negotiations’ leave Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/where-do-reported-us-iran-negotiations-leave-israel/): Israeli analysts describe confusion as US President Trump unexpectedly shifts from threatened strikes on Iran to talks.
- [The IRGC Backchannel: How Egyptian Intel Found Iran's Real Power Centre To Unlock War Pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/the-irgc-backchannel-how-egyptian-intel-found-irans-real-power-centre-to-unlock-war-pause/): At a key meeting in Riyadh, officials explored ways to open communication with Iran despite a major hurdle—the killing of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani
- ['Have Sold Their Souls For Personal Gain': Imran Khan Slams Judges Over ‘Inhumane’ Treatment Of Wife Bushra Bibi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/have-sold-their-souls-for-personal-gain-imran-khan-slams-judges-over-inhumane-treatment-of-wife-bushra-bibi/): Imran Khan condemns inhumane treatment of Bushra Bibi in prison. The remarks were made during a rare phone call with one of his sons, Kasim Khan, for Eid over the weekend.
- [Donald Trump Wrote His Iran War Plan In A Newspaper. In 1987. For $94,801](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/donald-trump-wrote-his-iran-war-plan-in-a-newspaper-in-1987-for-94801/): In 1987 Donald Trump blasted weak US leadership on Iran and allies. In 2026, his same hard line on Iran and NATO in the Strait of Hormuz risks far greater global fallout.
- [Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/missiles-overhead-silence-below-israels-home-front-holds-firm/): Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel’s war with Iran drags on.
- [Iranian Official Confirms Receiving US 15‑Point Peace Plan, Talks May Be In Turkey Or Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iranian-official-confirms-receiving-us-15-point-peace-plan-talks-may-be-in-turkey-or-pakistan/): Pakistan has offered to act as a mediator, while Turkey is also reported to have assisted in relaying messages between the two sides.
- [Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iranian-attacks-amount-to-violation-of-sovereignty-gulf-states-tell-un/): GCC states, UN rights chief Volker Turk warn of grave repercussions amid war on Iran.
- [Iran Fires Missile At US Navy Warship Abraham Lincoln Hours After Navy’s Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-fires-missile-at-us-navy-warship-abraham-lincoln-hours-after-navys-warning/): Iran warned that further strikes could occur if the carrier group comes within the range of its missile systems.
- [Spain says Israel seeks to repeat ‘Gaza destruction’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/spain-says-israel-seeks-to-repeat-gaza-destruction-in-lebanon/): Spain’s prime minister warned that Israel is using the same tactics in Lebanon as it did in Gaza.
- [Video: Trump’s Board of Peace pushes Gaza disarmament plan at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/video-trumps-board-of-peace-pushes-gaza-disarmament-plan-at-un/): An envoy from President Trump’s Board of Peace says a plan is in place to disarm groups in Gaza.
- [Asian Champions League quarterfinal sends Iran’s Tractor FC to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/asian-champions-league-quarterfinal-sends-irans-tractor-fc-to-saudi-arabia/): Draw for AFC Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals sees Tractor FC play Dubai’s Shabab Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
- [Why is Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and which club will he join next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/why-is-mohamed-salah-leaving-liverpool-and-which-club-will-he-join-next/): Al Jazeera explains the Liverpool and Egypt icon’s departure from the Premier League and what happens next.
- [‘Prolonged conflict wouldn’t make sense for US midterms’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/prolonged-conflict-wouldnt-make-sense-for-us-midterms/): ‘Prolonged conflict wouldn’t make sense for US midterms’
- [Dozens of bodies including children exhumed from mass grave in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/dozens-of-bodies-including-children-exhumed-from-mass-grave-in-kenya/): Kenyan authorities have exhumed 32 bodies, including children and foetuses from a mass grave in the town of Kericho.
- [Trump’s war on Iran, in his own words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/trumps-war-on-iran-in-his-own-words/): Here’s a look at Trump’s war, in his own words.
- [Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/democrat-captures-florida-house-seat-in-trumps-mar-a-lago-district/): Emily Gregory’s victory in the previously GOP-held district is the latest Democratic upset before November midterms.
- [‘What Generals Have Broken, Soldiers Can’t Fix’: Iran Warns Trump On Troop Build-Up In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/what-generals-have-broken-soldiers-cant-fix-iran-warns-trump-on-troop-build-up-in-west-asia/): Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns US over new 82nd Airborne deployment as Donald Trump touts talks that Iranian officials including Abbas Araghchi publicly deny.
- [Russia's Rosatom Chief Warns 'Worst-Case Scenario' At Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant After Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/russias-rosatom-chief-warns-worst-case-scenario-at-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant-after-strike/): IAEA had confirmed that Iran notified the body of the strike, which targeted the premises of the country’s only operational nuclear power plant.
- [In This Country, You Can’t Pour Used Cooking Oil Down Sink Anymore - Even Bottles Now Carry Warnings!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/in-this-country-you-cant-pour-used-cooking-oil-down-sink-anymore-even-bottles-now-carry-warnings/): Municipalities are required to set up systems for collection both fixed collection points and mobile units.
- [Archbishop Sarah Mullally Enthroned As First Woman To Lead Church Of England In 1400 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/archbishop-sarah-mullally-enthroned-as-first-woman-to-lead-church-of-england-in-1400-years/): Dame Sarah Mullally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman in the role, installed at Canterbury Cathedral with global Anglican significance.
- [Spain’s PM says Israel to inflict on Lebanon same destruction as in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/spains-pm-says-israel-to-inflict-on-lebanon-same-destruction-as-in-gaza/): Pedro ​Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel’s war in Lebanon, US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran.
- [Denmark’s PM resigns after failing to secure majority in general election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/denmarks-pm-resigns-after-failing-to-secure-majority-in-general-election/): Mette Frederiksen could return for a third term as prime minister after tough coalition talks.
- [Large Polymarket, Wall Street bets on Trump’s war news under scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/large-polymarket-wall-street-bets-on-trumps-war-news-under-scrutiny/): Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.
- [Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/estonia-latvia-report-drone-incursions-from-russian-airspace/): Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
- [US-Iran mediation: What are each side’s demands – and is a deal possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-iran-mediation-what-are-each-sides-demands-and-is-a-deal-possible/): Trump’s envoys have sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan. But Tehran has its own conditions.
- [Hormuz Opening, Nuclear Curbs: Trump’s 15-Point Ceasefire Deal To End War Reaches Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/hormuz-opening-nuclear-curbs-trumps-15-point-ceasefire-deal-to-end-war-reaches-iran/): Donald Trump sends 15 point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan as Asim Munir mediates, but Tehran rejects key nuclear and missile limits and issues its own demands.
- [Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an international crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/irans-closure-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-an-international-crisis/): As such, it requires urgent action.
- [UN human rights chief warns war on Iran is spreading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/un-human-rights-chief-warns-war-on-iran-is-spreading/): UN human rights chief Volker Turk says the war on Iran is spreading across the region, with civilians bearing the brunt.
- [Is Iran’s negotiating position stronger than when US-Israeli war started?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/is-irans-negotiating-position-stronger-than-when-us-israeli-war-started/): Tehran believes so, and will seek to extract concessions that the US and Gulf nations can’t agree to, analysts caution.
- [US Democrats condemn war on Iran as Senate resolution fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-democrats-condemn-war-on-iran-as-senate-resolution-fails/): The latest war powers resolution in the US Senate to end US attacks on Iran has failed in a 47-53 vote.
- [Belarus’s Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/belaruss-lukashenko-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-bid-to-deepen-ties/): Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a treaty of friendship as their leaders meet in Pyongyang.
- [‘A heinous crime’: Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq’s Anbar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/a-heinous-crime-air-strikes-kill-seven-fighters-in-iraqs-anbar/): Police source tells Al Jazeera attack hits positions of the Iran-aligned PMF, which the US has increasingly targeted.
- [Amit Shah To Chair All-Party Meeting Today To Discuss Evolving Situation In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/amit-shah-to-chair-all-party-meeting-today-to-discuss-evolving-situation-in-west-asia/): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair an all-party meeting on Wednesday evening, March 25, to brief the leaders on the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia.
- [Iran’s ‘Underground War Machine’: The Hidden Missile Base That Could Disrupt Global Oil Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/irans-underground-war-machine-the-hidden-missile-base-that-could-disrupt-global-oil-supply/): Iran’s Qeshm Island, a hidden missile hub near the Strait of Hormuz, is now under US focus. Its strategic power could disrupt global oil supply and escalate tensions
- [Not An Instant Fix: What Will Happen If Strait Of Hormuz Reopens Today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/not-an-instant-fix-what-will-happen-if-strait-of-hormuz-reopens-today/): The energy supply shocks have rippled into industrial and food supply chains because oil and gas are foundations for transportation, plastics, manufacturing, and agriculture.
- [‘Do not call your defeat an agreement’ IRGC warns US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/do-not-call-your-defeat-an-agreement-irgc-warns-us-israel/): The spokesman for the IRGC has rejected President Trump’s suggestions that talks have been taking place with Iran.
- [US talking to itself, says Iran as Trump claims wheels of diplomacy turning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-talking-to-itself-says-iran-as-trump-claims-wheels-of-diplomacy-turning/): Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal.
- [Russia, Ukraine tit-for-tat attacks knock out power for over half a million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/russia-ukraine-tit-for-tat-attacks-knock-out-power-for-over-half-a-million/): Some 450,000 people without electricity in Belgorod region, while power cut off for 150,000 consumers ‌in ​Chernihiv.
- [Dreams of survival: How war has restructured Gaza’s job market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/dreams-of-survival-how-war-has-restructured-gazas-job-market/): Gaza’s professionals adapt careers to survive, shifting from arts and business to whatever they can find to make money.
- ['Lack Of Approval': Iran Turns Back Karachi-Bound Vessel From Hormuz Despite Pak's Peace Pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/lack-of-approval-iran-turns-back-karachi-bound-vessel-from-hormuz-despite-paks-peace-pitch/): Iran turns back container ship SELEN bound for Karachi after it fails to secure approval to transit the vital Strait of Hormuz, says Iranian Embassy in Kabul.
- [Missile Launch Pad On Seabed: China Maps Ocean Floor As It Builds Submarine Warfare System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/missile-launch-pad-on-seabed-china-maps-ocean-floor-as-it-builds-submarine-warfare-system/): China tests solid rocket engine ignition at 200 metres underwater, aiming deeper seabed missile launches and next generation deep sea weapon systems.
- [West Asia War: Mediators Push For US-Iran Talks By Thursday As Regional Pressures Mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/west-asia-war-mediators-push-for-us-iran-talks-by-thursday-as-regional-pressures-mount/): Mediators are working to arrange US-Iran talks within 48 hours, but major differences persist even as diplomatic activity intensifies.
- [Australia To Temporarily Restrict Iranian Visitor Visa Holders From Traveling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/australia-to-temporarily-restrict-iranian-visitor-visa-holders-from-traveling/): The Australian government informed that it is closely monitoring the situation and will adjust settings as required to ensure the migration system remains fair.
- [Ballistic Trolling: How Iran Is Mocking Donald Trump With Missile Launches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/ballistic-trolling-how-iran-is-mocking-donald-trump-with-missile-launches/): From the liquid-fuelled Qiam-1 to the solid-fuelled Zolfaghar, here is a look at the technology behind Tehran’s latest ‘meme war’ in the sky.
- [US Weighs Seizure Of Iran's Kharg Island, Deploying Thousands Of Troops In Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-weighs-seizure-of-irans-kharg-island-deploying-thousands-of-troops-in-middle-east/): The US is considering seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, as part of expanding military options in the ongoing conflict.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 26 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-26-of-attacks/): Iran, Israel, the Gulf faced new missiles and drones. The US has signalled military escalation and openness to a deal.
- [Iran’s new security boss Mohammad Zolghadr: Why his appointment matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/irans-new-security-boss-mohammad-zolghadr-why-his-appointment-matters/): Zolghadr, an ex-IRGC commander, will manage Iran’s security amid external US-Israeli pressures and internal unrest.
- ['Planned Massacre': Bangladesh Marks March 25 As 'Genocide Day', Slams Pakistan For 1971 Atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/planned-massacre-bangladesh-marks-march-25-as-genocide-day-slams-pakistan-for-1971-atrocities/): In his address, Tarique Rahman described the date as “one of the most disgraceful and brutal days” in the history of freedom-loving Bangladesh.
- [‘To-And-Fro’ Diplomacy: How Will ‘Mediator’ Pakistan Relay Messages In US-Iran Talks? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/to-and-fro-diplomacy-how-will-mediator-pakistan-relay-messages-in-us-iran-talks-exclusive/): While Iran has agreed in principle to mediation, the process now hinges on Tehran formally submitting its written demands, which will shape the Terms of Reference for the talks
- [Royal Blood, Lonely Childhood, Married At 16: Life Of Iran’s Forgotten Princess](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/royal-blood-lonely-childhood-married-at-16-life-of-irans-forgotten-princess/): Born into two powerful dynasties, she grew up at history’s centre but her life took a quieter turn, moving away from power, public life, and into silence.
- [Israel Strikes Russian-Iranian Weapons Smuggling Route In Caspian Sea, Targets Warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/israel-strikes-russian-iranian-weapons-smuggling-route-in-caspian-sea-targets-warships/): Israel struck Iran’s Bandar Anzali port on the Caspian Sea, targeting a key Russia-Iran logistics corridor used to transport drones, and other military supplies, a report said.
- [Who’s Negotiating With Iran? Donald Trump Reveals Key Names In His Core Diplomacy Team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/whos-negotiating-with-iran-donald-trump-reveals-key-names-in-his-core-diplomacy-team/): Donald Trump said that, along with him, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are involved in talks with Iran.
- [Trump's Approval Ratings Hit New Low At 36% As Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/trumps-approval-ratings-hit-new-low-at-36-as-fuel-prices-surge-amid-iran-war/): As per the poll, 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 40 percent in comparison to the polls conducted last week.
- [Indonesians fire wooden cannons in post-Eid tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/indonesians-fire-wooden-cannons-in-post-eid-tradition/): Two villages in Indonesia’s West Java province faced off with wooden cannons in a traditional post-Eid celebration.
- [New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/new-zealand-footballers-willing-to-play-iran-world-cup-match-outside-us/): The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
- [Thousands march to mark 50th anniversary of Argentina’s bloody coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/thousands-march-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-argentinas-bloody-coup/): Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.
- [Parsi: No deal ‘’without both sides giving something to the other’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/parsi-no-deal-without-both-sides-giving-something-to-the-other/): Trita Parsi argues that Iran is unlikely to agree to end the war without sanctions relief.
- [OpenAI pulls AI video app Sora as concerns grow on deepfake videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/openai-pulls-ai-video-app-sora-as-concerns-grow-on-deepfake-videos/): This is first big step by ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas, such as coding tools.
- [From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up fuel prices in the Global South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/from-pakistan-to-egypt-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-prices-in-the-global-south/): Developing economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are bearing the brunt of surging energy costs.
- [Amid US-Israeli attacks, people in Iran struggle to survive ailing economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/amid-us-israeli-attacks-people-in-iran-struggle-to-survive-ailing-economy/): Some are left without an income, others are temporarily displaced, and no one knows when the internet will return .
- [Why Is Iran Snubbing Witkoff, Kushner For Vance? Reasons Behind Tehran's Trust Deficit Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/why-is-iran-snubbing-witkoff-kushner-for-vance-reasons-behind-tehrans-trust-deficit-explained/): Iran prefers to re-start its talks with Vance as the US Vice President — in contrast to Witkoff and Kushner — is being viewed as more sympathetic to wanting to end the war.
- [Is Saudi Arabia Driving Trump's Iran Strategy? Here's Why The Crown Prince Wants To Prolong The War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/is-saudi-arabia-driving-trumps-iran-strategy-heres-why-the-crown-prince-wants-to-prolong-the-war/): The crown prince believes the US should consider more aggressive military options, including targeting energy infrastructure and potentially escalating operations
- ['Don't Call Your Defeat An Agreement': Iran Urges Unity Against 'American Zionist Regime'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/dont-call-your-defeat-an-agreement-iran-urges-unity-against-american-zionist-regime/): The IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters spokesperson warned the US not to portray setbacks as diplomacy, a video has shown.
- [Thick Smoke Plunges Over Kuwait Airport As Iranian Drone Strikes Fuel Tank | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/thick-smoke-plunges-over-kuwait-airport-as-iranian-drone-strikes-fuel-tank-video/): Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said that the drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire, adding that the strike caused “limited” damage and no casualties.
- [Who Is Running Iran In Wartime? Meet The 6 Key Figures Leading Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/who-is-running-iran-in-wartime-meet-the-6-key-figures-leading-tehran/): Clerics, IRGC commanders and security officials now steer Iran’s wartime strategy, with 6 key power centres driving decisions amid a fractured yet resilient leadership structure.
- [US to send thousands of soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-to-send-thousands-of-soldiers-from-82nd-airborne-division-to-middle-east/): The US is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
- [What we know about the US’s 15-point plan Iran proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/what-we-know-about-the-uss-15-point-plan-iran-proposal/): US media reports the Trump administration has proposed a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.
- [US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-jury-orders-meta-to-pay-375m-for-endangering-children/): The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.
- [Canada tells Israel that Lebanon’s sovereignty ‘must not be violated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/canada-tells-israel-that-lebanons-sovereignty-must-not-be-violated/): Canada and France call on Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations under way.
- ['Maximise Security Arrangements For Israelis': Intel Warns Of Iranian Proxy Threats | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/maximise-security-arrangements-for-israelis-intel-warns-of-iranian-proxy-threats-exclusive/): Senior officials said intelligence assessments have flagged threat of lone-wolf or non-orchestrated terror attacks, particularly by Iran supporters operating abroad.
- [Immunity Deal? US, Israel To Offer Temporary Shield To Iran's Araghchi, Ghalibaf During Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/immunity-deal-us-israel-to-offer-temporary-shield-to-irans-araghchi-ghalibaf-during-peace-talks/): According to reports, the immunity is said to be valid for at least five days as US talks with Tehran continue.
- [Iran Suspects Trump's Peace Plan Is Another Trick, Tells Mediators It Was Fooled By US Twice Earlier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-suspects-trumps-peace-plan-is-another-trick-tells-mediators-it-was-fooled-by-us-twice-earlier/): Iran has told mediators it was “tricked twice” by Donald Trump during past negotiations, expressing deep scepticism about fresh US peace efforts.
- [Who Is Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf And Why Is Donald Trump Seeing Him As 'Potential Partner'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/who-is-irans-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-and-why-is-donald-trump-seeing-him-as-potential-partner/): Several reports indicate that the US could be negotiating with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iranian Parliament.
- [Drone attack ignites fuel tank at Kuwait airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/drone-attack-ignites-fuel-tank-at-kuwait-airport/): A drone has sparked a fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport.
- [Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-says-non-hostile-ships-can-pass-safely-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Tehran’s statement on opening of key waterway comes as US President Trump says talks are taking place to end the war.
- [Can Trump's 15-Point Ceasefire Plan Finally End The Iran War? Tehran Isn't Convinced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/can-trumps-15-point-ceasefire-plan-finally-end-the-iran-war-tehran-isnt-convinced/): The plan asks Iran to give up nuclear leverage, missile deterrence, and regional influence—all three pillars of its strategic power
- [Israel Fears Trump May Accept Incomplete Iran Deal As US Advances 15-Point Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/israel-fears-trump-may-accept-incomplete-iran-deal-as-us-advances-15-point-peace-plan/): Israel is concerned the US could accept a limited deal with Iran that does not fully address Israeli security demands. Meanwhile, Washington’s 15-point proposal is being explored.
- [‘Will Continue To Target Iran’: Israel Denies Role In Any Reported Peace Talks With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/will-continue-to-target-iran-israel-denies-role-in-any-reported-peace-talks-with-tehran/): Danon said, before proceeding with any negotiations to end the conflict Israel is determined to ensure that Iran has no nuclear or ballistic missile capability.
- [Iran Seeks Closure Of US Bases In Gulf As Price For Trump's Ceasefire Plan. Here Are Other Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-seeks-closure-of-us-bases-in-gulf-as-price-for-trumps-ceasefire-plan-here-are-other-demands/): Iran has demanded sweeping concessions including closure of US bases in the Gulf, sanctions relief and freedom to retain its missile programme as conditions for a ceasefire.
- [‘Pre-Planned Massacre By Pakistan Army: Bangladesh PM Marks Genocide Day, Recalls 1971 Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/pre-planned-massacre-by-pakistan-army-bangladesh-pm-marks-genocide-day-recalls-1971-horror/): Tarique Rahman marks Genocide Day, recalls Operation Searchlight atrocities, urges honoring martyrs and building a just Bangladesh as US Congress weighs 1971 genocide.
- [Indian-Origin Judge Convicted Of Money Laundering In Texas, Faces 10 Years In Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/indian-origin-judge-convicted-of-money-laundering-in-texas-faces-10-years-in-prison/): KP George, first Indian origin judge in Fort Bend Texas, was convicted of money laundering over campaign funds misuse.
- [Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/indian-police-manage-long-lines-as-panic-grows-over-fuel-shortages/): Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.
- [Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/philippines-declares-national-emergency-as-fuel-supplies-dwindle/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies begin to dwindle.
- [Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/philippine-president-declares-energy-emergency-as-impact-of-iran-war-felt/): Transport unions say emergency declaration a ‘superficial band-aid’ that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.
- [Iran Prefers JD Vance As Key Negotiator In Potential Talks With US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-prefers-jd-vance-as-key-negotiator-in-potential-talks-with-us-report/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt informed that it’s Trump’s call who negotiates for the US.
- [Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Fire At Kuwait Airport After Drone Hit Fuel Tank; Bushehr Nuclear Plant Targeted Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-israel-war-news-live-updates-fire-at-kuwait-airport-after-drone-hit-fuel-tank-bushehr-nuclear-plant-targeted-again/): US Israel Iran War News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he expressed confidence on Tuesday over putting an end to nearly a month of war.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UAE Armed Forces Contractor Killed In Bahrain In Iranian Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-updates-uae-armed-forces-contractor-killed-in-bahrain-in-iranian-attack/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Iran War Today Latest News Live: The UAE Defence Ministry said that a contractor with the Emirati military was killed in Bahrain in an Iranian attack.
- [Israeli and Palestinian mothers call for peace on barefoot walk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/israeli-and-palestinian-mothers-call-for-peace-on-barefoot-walk/): Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome, calling for greater protection for children.
- [Iran Says US And Israel Attacked Vicinity Of Bushehr Nuclear Facility Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-says-us-and-israel-attacked-vicinity-of-bushehr-nuclear-facility-again/): The attack was the second attack near the nuclear facility in recent days. A similar attack took place on the plant on March 17.
- [Russian weapons, tactics seen in Ukraine are shaping Myanmar’s civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/russian-weapons-tactics-seen-in-ukraine-are-shaping-myanmars-civil-war/): Russian role felt in Myanmar, from aircraft to waves of conscripts launching ‘meat assaults’ made infamous in Ukraine.
- [Iran war live: Trump again says talks under way; 12 killed in south Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-live-trump-again-says-talks-under-way-12-killed-in-south-tehran/): US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue despite claim of talks, with at least 12 killed, 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
- [US To Deploy Thousands Of Troops To West Asia Amid Ceasefire Talks. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/us-to-deploy-thousands-of-troops-to-west-asia-amid-ceasefire-talks-heres-why/): The United States is expected to deploy thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia amid reported ceasefire talks.
- [Israel To Allow 'Non-Hostile' Vessels To Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under Specific Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/israel-to-allow-non-hostile-vessels-to-transit-strait-of-hormuz-under-specific-conditions/): Iran has effectively shut the waterway, where 20% of the world’s oil normally transits, since the US-Israeli attack on February 28, driving up oil prices.
- [Palestinian refugees in Lebanon face another forced displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/palestinian-refugees-in-lebanon-face-another-forced-displacement/): After Israel’s bombing of Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, Palestinian refugee Dalal Dawali fled to Beddawi camp.
- [Explosion, fire at Erbil high-rise amid Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/explosion-fire-at-erbil-high-rise-amid-iranian-attacks/): Video shows a large explosion and fire at a high-rise building in Erbil reportedly near the US Consulate.
- [Trump keeps up claims of talks with ‘the right people’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-keeps-up-claims-of-talks-with-the-right-people-in-iran/): US reportedly engaged in backchannel efforts, though Israel apparently not on same page, and military buildup continues.
- [Activists label Larry Ellison’s yacht ‘The Trump Propagandist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/activists-label-larry-ellisons-yacht-the-trump-propagandist/): Led By Donkeys released a video showing members labelling Larry Ellison’s superyacht “The Trump Propagandist.”
- [Iranian missiles cause injuries and major damage across Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iranian-missiles-cause-injuries-and-major-damage-across-israel/): Iran released a video showing the launch of missiles as a new wave targeted areas across Israel.
- [NASA to spend $20bn on moon base, nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/nasa-to-spend-20bn-on-moon-base-nuclear-powered-mars-spacecraft/): The agency will increase robotic missions to the Moon and launch a nuclear spacecraft called Space Reactor 1 Freedom.
- [Iraq to summon US, Iran envoys over deadly attacks: PM’s office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/iraq-to-summon-us-iran-envoys-over-deadly-attacks-pms-office/): Iraqi government says it plans to deliver ‘formal notes of protest’ amid recent strikes tied to US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Trump claims US has achieved ‘regime change’, ‘received present’ from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/trump-claims-us-has-achieved-regime-change-received-present-from-iran/): US President Donald Trump has told reporters in the Oval Office that the US has achieved regime change in Iran.
- [Building collapses after Iranian missile strike on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/building-collapses-after-iranian-missile-strike-on-israel/): A building has collapsed in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, after Israeli authorities said it was hit by an Iranian missile.
- [Long lines, unpaid TSA workers: Experts say US air travel system in crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/long-lines-unpaid-tsa-workers-experts-say-us-air-travel-system-in-crisis/): TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.
- [Arms manufacturer thrives amid US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/24/arms-manufacturer-thrives-amid-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon.
- [Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/deaths-and-debts-missiles-in-gulf-shake-millions-of-south-asian-families/): Most people killed in Iran’s Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.
- [In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/in-u-turn-uk-police-say-palestine-action-protesters-will-be-arrested-again/): London’s Met Police had eased arrests following the High Court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-27-of-attacks/): The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to ‘make a deal’.
- [‘Don't Send Your Children To Hell’: IRGC Warns US, Israel Against Ground Operation In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/dont-send-your-children-to-hell-irgc-warns-us-israel-against-ground-operation-in-iran/): The IRGC directly addressed people in the United States, accusing leaders of misleading them. It said Americans were being influenced by “warmongers” like Trump and Netanyahu.
- [Nepal Government-Backed Probe Urges Prosecution Of KP Sharma Oli Over 2025 Gen Z Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/nepal-government-backed-probe-urges-prosecution-of-kp-sharma-oli-over-2025-gen-z-protests/): Panel on Nepal 2025 uprising urges prosecution of KP Sharma Oli, Ramesh Lekhak, Chandra Kuber Khapung as Gen Z deaths fuel anger and test Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- [Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks, dimming deescalation hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/oil-prices-rise-higher-as-iran-denies-us-talks-dimming-deescalation-hopes/): Brent crude tops $104 a barrel as hopes fade for deescalation in US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Netanyahu boasts about ‘breaking boundaries in every sense of the word’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/netanyahu-boasts-about-breaking-boundaries-in-every-sense-of-the-word/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country is working to expand its ‘buffer zone’ from Lebanon.
- ['13 US Bases Uninhabitable': Iran Strikes Force Troops Into 'Remote War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/13-us-bases-uninhabitable-iran-strikes-force-troops-into-remote-war/): Facilities such as Port Shuaiba, Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Buehring in Kuwait have been hit by Iranian strikes, damaging operational centres, aircraft infra and fuel systems
- [Iran Readies Law To Charge Tolls In Strait of Hormuz: 'Ships Must Pay For Security'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-readies-law-to-charge-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-ships-must-pay-for-security/): Iran plans Strait of Hormuz tolls as parliament drafts law, amid West Asia conflict, energy shock, US Iran message exchanges and escalating regional military strikes.
- [Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: IRGC Warns Against Ground Operation; US, Israel Strike Multiple Targets Across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-israel-war-news-today-live-updates-irgc-warns-against-ground-operation-us-israel-strike-multiple-targets-across-iran/): US Israel Iran War News Today Live Updates: West Asia crisis deepens as US claims productive talks, even as Tehran denies their existence.
- [Could Iranian Forces Capture UAE And Bahrain Coastlines If US Makes A Mistake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/could-iranian-forces-capture-uae-and-bahrain-coastlines-if-us-makes-a-mistake/): Iranian analyst Morteza Simiari warned that Tehran could seize the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain if the United States “makes any mistake,” according to a report.
- [Malaysia’s prime minister says Iran talks should end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/malaysias-prime-minister-says-iran-talks-should-end-war/): Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said any talks with Iran must aim to end the war.
- [Trump Claims Iran Wants Him As Supreme Leader, But He Refused: ‘I Don’t Want It’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-claims-iran-wants-him-as-supreme-leader-but-he-refused-i-dont-want-it/): Despite Trump’s claims, Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place to end the nearly month-long West Asia war. 
- [EAM S Jaishankar To Visit France On March 26-27 To Attend G7 Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/eam-s-jaishankar-to-visit-france-on-march-26-27-to-attend-g7-summit/): S. Jaishankar will visit France on March 26 and 27 to join the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting with Partner Countries at the invitation of Jean Noël Barrot.
- [Iran Warns Of 'Relentless Retaliation', Fortifies Kharg Island As US Weighs Seizing Key Oil Hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-warns-of-relentless-retaliation-fortifies-kharg-island-as-us-weighs-seizing-key-oil-hub/): The developments come amid indications that the US is actively weighing a ground operation to squeeze Iran’s oil lifeline and weaken its hold over the Strait of Hormuz
- ['Disappointed Them By Not Becoming A Doctor': Rishi Sunak Recalls Parents' Expectations In Podcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/disappointed-them-by-not-becoming-a-doctor-rishi-sunak-recalls-parents-expectations-in-podcast/): Rishi Sunak said he “disappointed” his parents by not becoming a doctor, recalling the strong emphasis on education in Indian-origin families, in a podcast trailer released online.
- [US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-jury-finds-meta-google-liable-in-social-media-addiction-trial/): A Los Angeles jury has found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $6 million in a landmark social media addiction case.
- [Australia bans visitors from Iran amid war in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/australia-bans-visitors-from-iran-amid-war-in-the-middle-east/): Australia’s Home Affairs Department said decision to ban Iranian visitors amid the war was in the ‘national interest’.
- [Russia slams second US-Israeli strike at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear reactor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/russia-slams-second-us-israeli-strike-at-irans-bushehr-nuclear-reactor/): Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the US and Israel of trying to spark a nuclear disaster after a strike at Bushehr.
- [US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-lawmakers-push-for-pause-in-data-centres-until-ai-safeguards-in-place/): Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to pause AI rollout amid growing backlash to technology.
- [Videos show wave of missiles fired from Lebanon to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/videos-show-wave-of-missiles-fired-from-lebanon-to-israel/): Videos show scenes of rocket interceptions in the sky over central Israel.
- [JD Vance Likely To Travel To Pakistan This Weekend For Talks On Iran War Off-Ramp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/jd-vance-likely-to-travel-to-pakistan-this-weekend-for-talks-on-iran-war-off-ramp/): The Trump administration is exploring a possible meeting in Pakistan to find an off-ramp to the ongoing Iran war, though details remain fluid, a report has suggested.
- ['Open For India': Iran's Araghchi Says Strait Of Hormuz Accessible To Friendly Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/open-for-india-irans-araghchi-says-strait-of-hormuz-accessible-to-friendly-nations/): Abbas Araghchi says Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to friendly nations including India and Pakistan.
- [Why Israel Is Rushing Iran Strikes Ahead Of Possible US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/why-israel-is-rushing-iran-strikes-ahead-of-possible-us-iran-talks/): Senior Israeli officials believe a diplomatic breakthrough could come at short notice, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a rapid escalation of strikes.
- [Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Explosions Rock Gulf, UAE Intercepts Missiles On Day 27 Of Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-explosions-rock-gulf-uae-intercepts-missiles-on-day-27-of-iran-war/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Iran War News Today Live Updates: Explosions across Gulf; UN warns of threats, attacks hit energy sites, civilians, infrastructure.
- [$6 Million Blow To Meta, YouTube As Court Finds Them Liable In Social Media Addiction Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/6-million-blow-to-meta-youtube-as-court-finds-them-liable-in-social-media-addiction-case/): The court concluded that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, which owns YouTube, deliberately created features that encouraged addiction.
- [Harrison: ‘There is going to be some kind of a military escalation.’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/harrison-there-is-going-to-be-some-kind-of-a-military-escalation/): Ross Harrison says public talk of diplomacy between the US and Iran is hiding hardline positions.
- [Malaysia moves to tighten rules for expats, raising fears of talent flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/malaysia-moves-to-tighten-rules-for-expats-raising-fears-of-talent-flight/): Malaysia’s government plans to slash the number of foreign workers to encourage local hiring and raise incomes.
- ['Simple Ceasefire Not Enough': UAE Urges US To Deliver 'Conclusive Outcome' Over Iran Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/simple-ceasefire-not-enough-uae-urges-us-to-deliver-conclusive-outcome-over-iran-attacks/): The UAE’s Ambassador to the US called Iran a threat to global security and economic stability amid reports of ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
- ['100 Iranian Missiles Shot Down, None Got Through': Trump Credits Patriot Defence System Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/100-iranian-missiles-shot-down-none-got-through-trump-credits-patriot-defence-system-amid-war/): Trump said US defence systems intercepted 100 Iranian missiles targeting a key strategic asset and highlighted the killing of Soleimani as a major blow to Tehran’s leadership.
- ['No Nation Has Stood Against The Greatest Nuclear Power': Iran's Araghchi Remains Defiant Against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/no-nation-has-stood-against-the-greatest-nuclear-power-irans-araghchi-remains-defiant-against-us/): Araghchi claimed that Tehran’s “resistance against a major global power” had become a source of national and even global pride.
- [Allies at Odds? Netanyahu Wanted Iran Uprising, Here's Why Trump Said No](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/allies-at-odds-netanyahu-wanted-iran-uprising-heres-why-trump-said-no/): Trump’s rejection of Netanyahu’s idea is not just about one tactical decision. It marks a broader shift from ambitious regime change thinking to controlled conflict management
- [Iran Claims It Targeted US F-18 Fighter Jet, Releases Video; Pentagon Says 'No Aircraft Shot Down'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-claims-it-targeted-us-f-18-fighter-jet-releases-video-pentagon-says-no-aircraft-shot-down/): Iran’s IRGC has claimed it struck a US F/A-18 fighter jet and released a video circulating online, but the US Central Command has rejected the assertion as false.
- [Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female archbishop of Canterbury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/sarah-mullally-enthroned-as-first-female-archbishop-of-canterbury/): The first woman to lead the Church of England formally installed at ceremony before 2,000 guests.
- [Trump says Iranian leaders want deal ‘so badly’ but fear retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-says-iranian-leaders-want-deal-so-badly-but-fear-retaliation/): Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US but is “afraid to say it”.
- [Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/tehran-issues-warning-to-regional-neighbour-if-iranian-island-occupied/): Iran’s parliament speaker issues threat as US administration talks peace while committing more troops to conflict.
- ['They Want To Make A Deal So Badly': Trump Says Iranian Negotiators Fear 'Being Killed By Own People'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/they-want-to-make-a-deal-so-badly-trump-says-iranian-negotiators-fear-being-killed-by-own-people/): Donald Trump claims Iran is secretly negotiating peace talks but fears public admission, saying Iranian negotiators worry about being killed by their own people.
- [23 Dead After Bus Carrying 50 Passengers Plunges Into River In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/23-dead-after-bus-carrying-50-passengers-plunges-into-river-in-bangladesh/): The Dhaka-bound bus was travelling from the southwestern district of Rajbari and was attempting to get onto a transport ferry when the accident occurred.
- [Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/migrants-march-in-southern-mexico-to-denounce-immigration-restrictions/): The march comes as a court in the US suggests there may be a secret deportation agreement between the US and Mexico.
- [Iran war live: US demands Tehran accept defeat; Israel pounds Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-war-live-us-demands-tehran-accept-defeat-israel-pounds-lebanon/): Iranian official describes US’s 15-point plan as ‘maximalist’ as state television outlines five conditions for peace.
- ['Goal Of The War...': Pak's Khawaja Asif Takes Veiled Dig At US Amid Deepening Hormuz Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/goal-of-the-war-paks-khawaja-asif-takes-veiled-dig-at-us-amid-deepening-hormuz-crisis/): As West Asia crisis deepens, Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif criticizes shifting U.S. war goals.
- ['No Reason To Allow...': Iran's Araghchi Says Strait Of Hormuz 'Closed Only To Enemies'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/no-reason-to-allow-irans-araghchi-says-strait-of-hormuz-closed-only-to-enemies/): Amid global energy crisis and West Asia conflict, Abbas Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz remains open but closed to enemies.
- [Iranian foreign minister rejects talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iranian-foreign-minister-rejects-talks-with-us/): “No negotiations have taken place.” Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is not in talks with the US.
- [Egypt says it is ready to host Iran de-escalation talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/egypt-says-it-is-ready-to-host-iran-de-escalation-talks/): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is ready to host talks on Iran to support de-escalation.
- [Video shows Israeli strike hitting displacement camp in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/video-shows-israeli-strike-hitting-displacement-camp-in-gaza/): Videos show the moment a strike hit a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah.
- [Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/mexico-will-continue-accepting-cuban-medical-workers-despite-us-pressure/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.
- [Qatar Urges Iran War To Be Resolved Through Diplomacy, Says Total Annihilation 'Not An Option'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/qatar-urges-iran-war-to-be-resolved-through-diplomacy-says-total-annihilation-not-an-option/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari called for regional neighbours to find ways to co-exist amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
- [Iran releases video claiming to show downing of US jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-releases-video-claiming-to-show-downing-of-us-jet/): Iran has released a video claiming to show the downing of a US F-18 fighter jet.
- [Four killed in latest US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/four-killed-in-latest-us-attack-on-alleged-drug-smuggling-boat-in-caribbean/): The Trump administration has argued that the deadly strike targeted members of a ‘designated terrorist organisation’.
- [UN adopts slavery resolution despite resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/un-adopts-slavery-resolution-despite-resistance/): The UN has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity”.
- [US investors bet big on Indian cricket with record billion-dollar IPL deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-investors-bet-big-on-indian-cricket-with-record-billion-dollar-ipl-deals/): Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.
- [Barcelona hammer Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/barcelona-hammer-real-madrid-in-womens-champions-league-quarterfinals/): Defeated finalists last season, Barcelona have now gone 25 games unbeaten with latest win against fierce rivals.
- [Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/philippines-farmers-feeling-the-pinch-of-the-war-on-iran/): Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: West Bank attacks surge, Israel restricts Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/palestine-weekly-wrap-west-bank-attacks-surge-israel-restricts-gaza-aid/): Settler attacks, aid curbs and land seizures mar a week that was meant to be one of celebration for Palestinians.
- [Iran Says 'Enemies Preparing To Occupy' Island With Help Of Unnamed Country, Threatens Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-says-enemies-preparing-to-occupy-island-with-help-of-unnamed-country-threatens-retaliation/): Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned an unnamed Gulf country of attacks if it helps its “enemies” to capture one of the Iranian islands.
- ['Admission Of Defeat': Iran Says No Plans For Talks With US, Seeks Permanent End To War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/admission-of-defeat-iran-says-no-plans-for-talks-with-us-seeks-permanent-end-to-war/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no plans to negotiate with the US to end the war, accusing Israel of pushing Washington into war with Tehran.
- [Democrat Emily Gregory wins Florida seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/democrat-emily-gregory-wins-florida-seat-in-trumps-mar-a-lago-district/): Representative Jamie Raskin alleged that a newly released memo shows that Trump mishandled highly sensitive documents.
- [US tells Iran to accept defeat or Trump will ‘unleash hell’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-tells-iran-to-accept-defeat-or-trump-will-unleash-hell/): The White House has warned Iran to accept what it called a military defeat, or the US will “hit harder” than before.
- [Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/trump-to-visit-xi-jinping-in-china-on-may-14-and-15-after-iran-war-delay/): Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit US at a later date.
- [Palestinian family evicted from home in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/palestinian-family-evicted-from-home-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Israeli forces have forcibly evicted a Palestinian family from their home in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Explosions and smoke seen as Iranian missiles hit Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/explosions-and-smoke-seen-as-iranian-missiles-hit-israel/): Explosions and smoke were seen in Israel after suspected Iranian strikes.
- [Benfica fined for fans’ racism at Real Madrid game with UEFA investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/benfica-fined-for-fans-racism-at-real-madrid-game-with-uefa-investigation/): European football’s governing body fines Portuguese club Benfica for racist abuse by its fans in Champions League game.
- [Meta, YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial In US, Ordered To Pay $3 Million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/meta-youtube-lose-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-in-us-ordered-to-pay-3-million/): A California jury found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design of their platforms and ordered them to pay $3 million in damages to a young woman.
- [UN chief says ‘high time’ to end ‘out of control’ war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/un-chief-says-high-time-to-end-out-of-control-war-on-iran/): UN Chief Antonio Guterres has said that the conflict in the Middle East is “out of control”.
- [UN passes resolution naming slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/un-passes-resolution-naming-slave-trade-gravest-crime-against-humanity/): Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it – including the US and Israel.
- [What’s Iran’s war strategy and what risks does it pose?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/whats-irans-war-strategy-and-what-risks-does-it-pose/): US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.
- [US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-jury-finds-meta-alphabet-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-case/): A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case
- [Trump To Visit China On May 14-15 After Delaying Trip Due To Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/trump-to-visit-china-on-may-14-15-after-delaying-trip-due-to-iran-war/): Trump’s visit ⁠to China had originally been slated for next week, ​but it was delayed amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
- ['No Valid Right…': UN Experts Call Out Pakistan's Actions, Demand Ceasefire In Afghan Border Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/no-valid-right-un-experts-call-out-pakistans-actions-demand-ceasefire-in-afghan-border-conflict/): UN experts said at least 76 people have been killed and 213 injured in Afghanistan, while over 1,15,000 individuals have been displaced since the conflict began last month
- [How the US plunged Cuba into darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/how-the-us-plunged-cuba-into-darkness/): The US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s power grid to the brink of collapse.
- [Inside Trump’s quiet plan to ‘take’ Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/inside-trumps-quiet-plan-to-take-cuba/): As the world tries to reach Cuba through aid convoys, the US continues to impose a fuel blockade.
- [Palestine Action hunger strikers to sue prisons over alleged mistreatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/palestine-action-hunger-strikers-to-sue-prisons-over-alleged-mistreatment/): Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.
- [Israel forcibly displaces more Palestinian families in East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/israel-forcibly-displaces-more-palestinian-families-in-east-jerusalem/): Rights group says Israel ‘expanding ethnic cleansing in East Jerusalem, throwing Palestinian families into the streets’.
- [Iran’s state TV outlines five conditions to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/irans-state-tv-outlines-five-conditions-to-end-war/): Iran’s state TV has set out a list of five demands it says must be met before the country will agree to end of the war.
- [1,043 Indians Evacuated From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan; 20 Ships Await Hormuz Crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/1043-indians-evacuated-from-iran-via-armenia-azerbaijan-20-ships-await-hormuz-crossing/): India evacuates 1043 nationals from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan as West Asia conflict escalates; Narendra Modi urges Donald Trump to ensure Strait of Hormuz security.
- [Iran Warns To Block Bab el‑Mandeb Strait Near Yemen If US-Israel Attacks Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-warns-to-block-bab-el-mandeb-strait-near-yemen-if-us-israel-attacks-continue/): The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, carrying global trade, including oil and liquefied natural gas, between Europe and Asia.
- [Fears Of Refugee Influx, Trade Collapse: Why Turkey Is An Active Mediator In Iran War | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/fears-of-refugee-influx-trade-collapse-why-turkey-is-an-active-mediator-in-iran-war-exclusive/): Turkey’s peace-building efforts this time are primarily a “strategic imperative” driven by the need to safeguard its own national security and fragile economy
- [Iran Claims Successful Strike On US F-18 Fighter Jet, Shares Video As ‘Proof’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-claims-successful-strike-on-us-f-18-fighter-jet-shares-video-as-proof/): Iran claims IRGC shot down a US F 18 near Jask amid unverified reports of earlier F 15 and F 35 losses and a KC 135 crash in Iraq killing 6 personnel.
- [In Big Setback For Nirav Modi, London Court Rejects His Petition Against Extradition To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/in-big-setback-for-nirav-modi-london-court-rejects-his-petition-against-extradition-to-india/): The UK High Court rejected a bail plea of Nirav Modi, accused in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB fraud which he orchestrated with his uncle Mehul Choksi.
- [‘Trump Doesn’t Bluff, Prepared To Unleash Hell’: US Press Secretary Warns Iran Amid Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/trump-doesnt-bluff-prepared-to-unleash-hell-us-press-secretary-warns-iran-amid-negotiations/): Post Content
- [Is war turning Tehran’s air into a chemical weapon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/is-war-turning-tehrans-air-into-a-chemical-weapon/): Black rain follows Tehran oil strikes, spreading toxic fallout into air, soil and water.
- [What it would take to end the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/what-it-would-take-to-end-the-iran-war/): The termination of the US-Israeli war on Iran would require solid guarantees and a credible guarantor.
- [Deadly US attack on Iraqi military base sparks condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/deadly-us-attack-on-iraqi-military-base-sparks-condemnation/): The US killed seven Iraqi soldiers in a strike in Iraq as it targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
- [Protest in India over cooking gas crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/protest-in-india-over-cooking-gas-crisis/): Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.
- [What we know about US attack on Iraqi military site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/what-we-know-about-us-attack-on-iraqi-military-site/): Iraqi authorities say a US air strike on a military site in Anbar killed seven soldiers and wounded 13.
- [India 'Not A Dalal Country Like Pakistan': Jaishankar At All-Party Meet On West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/india-not-a-dalal-country-like-pakistan-jaishankar-at-all-party-meet-on-west-asia-crisis/): S Jaishankar rejects Pakistan style dalal role as India briefs parties on Iran Israel US crisis, energy security, and West Asia conflict impact warned by Narendra Modi.
- [Iran Embassy In New Delhi Deletes X Posts Thanking Kashmiris And India Amid Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-embassy-in-new-delhi-deletes-x-posts-thanking-kashmiris-and-india-amid-backlash/): No official explanation was provided for the deletion of the posts.
- [War on Iran: What troops is the US moving to the Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/war-on-iran-what-troops-is-the-us-moving-to-the-gulf/): Growing US military presence around Iran suggests shift from air campaign to potential ground operations.
- [Iran, Nigeria, and Africa’s oil dependency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-nigeria-and-africas-oil-dependency/): Could this be the moment Africa breaks its dependency on foreign energy?
- [Which teams can still qualify for the World Cup, and when are the playoffs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/which-teams-can-still-qualify-for-the-world-cup-and-when-are-the-playoffs/): A breakdown of the intercontinental tournament that will determine two of last six teams to qualify for World Cup 2026.
- ['Excessive': Tehran Rejects Trump's 15-Point Peace Plan, Issues Five Conditions To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/excessive-tehran-rejects-trumps-15-point-peace-plan-issues-five-conditions-to-end-war/): Iran rejects a United States peace plan to end the war, with a senior official saying the conflict will end when Iran decides, not when Trump wants.
- [US Deploys Elite Forces In West Asia Amid 'Peace' Talks With Iran: What Is 'Coercive Diplomacy'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/us-deploys-elite-forces-in-west-asia-amid-peace-talks-with-iran-what-is-coercive-diplomacy/): This classic military-diplomatic strategy is designed to force concessions from Iran while positioning American “boots on the ground” to seize critical infrastructure if talks fail
- [Iran War Impact Deeper Than Dual Shock Of 1970s? Why The World Is Facing Its Worst Energy Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-impact-deeper-than-dual-shock-of-1970s-why-the-world-is-facing-its-worst-energy-crisis/): With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries around 20 million barrels of oil per day, the net drop in global supply is at 11 million barrels per day
- [Iran calls US proposal to end war ‘maximalist, unreasonable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-calls-us-proposal-to-end-war-maximalist-unreasonable/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran Says It Will End War Only On Its Terms, Calls US Proposal ‘Excessive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/iran-says-it-will-end-war-only-on-its-terms-calls-us-proposal-excessive/): Iran rejects Donald Trump proposal, insists war ends only on its terms including lifting sanctions, compensation for war damage and guarantees against future aggression.
- [‘Huge Opportunities’ Await Once Iran Threat Is Neutralised, Says Israeli Envoy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/huge-opportunities-await-once-iran-threat-is-neutralised-says-israeli-envoy-exclusive/): Reuven Azar argued that the ongoing war, though disruptive, is aimed at removing what Israel sees as an existential threat.
- [Mohamed Salah: Is Liverpool exit the end? Can World Cup spur Egypt star?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/mohamed-salah-is-liverpool-exit-the-end-can-world-cup-spur-egypt-star/): With his time at Liverpool, and apparently the world’s most elite league, coming to an end, what is left to drive Salah?
- [Israel talks up Iranian threats to European cities to justify war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/israel-talks-up-iranian-threats-to-european-cities-to-justify-war/): Israel has been trying to make the case for its war on Iran by portraying the country as a threat to European cities.
- [Hezbollah chief urges unity, no talks with Israel amid Lebanon attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/hezbollah-chief-urges-unity-no-talks-with-israel-amid-lebanon-attacks/): Naim Qassem says negotiating with Israel ‘under fire amounts to imposing surrender’ on Lebanon.
- [Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/25/anthropics-case-against-the-pentagon-could-open-space-for-ai-regulation/): A California judge says US DoD may be ‘attempting to cripple Anthropic’ for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
- ['Those Bigger Than You Couldn't Subdue Iran': What Larijani Said About His Meeting With Henry Kissinger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/those-bigger-than-you-couldnt-subdue-iran-what-larijani-said-about-his-meeting-with-henry-kissinger/): The Iranian state media released the video claiming that former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger had admitted that Washington had no choice to get along with Tehran
- [Iran Mobilises Over 1 Million Fighters To Respond To Possible US Ground Invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-mobilises-over-1-million-fighters-to-respond-to-possible-us-ground-invasion/): Iranian media reported that over a million troops are ready for battle amid reports of a possible ground invasion as US is set to deploy troops to West Asia.
- ['Soldiers Are Very Precious': Poll Shows How Trump's MAGA 'America First' Creed Feels About Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/soldiers-are-very-precious-poll-shows-how-trumps-maga-america-first-creed-feels-about-iran-war/): A recent poll has shown that while Republican support for President Trump remains remarkably robust, many are beginning to feel the weight of a war they hoped would never arrive
- ['Putin's Messages Inspire Us': Iran's President Thanks Russia For Supporting Tehran During War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/putins-messages-inspire-us-irans-president-thanks-russia-for-supporting-tehran-during-war/): Pezeshkian’s remarks came amid reports that Russia was sharing intelligence with Iran to help it attack US facilities in West Asia.
- [LIVE: Brazil vs France – FIFA World Cup 2026 warm up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/live-brazil-vs-france-fifa-world-cup-2026-warm-up/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.
- [London police officer filmed in crowd intimidating Al Jazeera journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/london-police-officer-filmed-in-crowd-intimidating-al-jazeera-journalists/): Metropolitan Police says reviewing footage of incident, reporters must be able to work ‘without intimidation’.
- [More than one million displaced by Israel’s evacuations in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/more-than-one-million-displaced-by-israels-evacuations-in-lebanon/): More than 250,000 people flee Lebanon in two weeks, with 125,000 crossing into Syria, including 7,000 Lebanese citizens.
- [Iranian missiles cause widespread damage across Israel in latest wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iranian-missiles-cause-widespread-damage-across-israel-in-latest-wave/): Iranian missiles have caused widespread damage across Israel in the latest wave of attacks.
- [Kim Jong Un gifted gun after Belarus friendship treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/kim-jong-un-gifted-gun-after-belarus-friendship-treaty/): Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a gun.
- [Trump Says Iran Allowed 10 Oil Tankers Through Hormuz As 'Gift To US’ Signalling Willingness For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-says-iran-allowed-10-oil-tankers-through-hormuz-as-gift-to-us-signalling-willingness-for-talks/): Donald Trump says Iran let eight oil tankers including Pakistani flagged vessels pass the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at goodwill and quiet US Iran engagement.
- ['Strong, Positive Messages': Trump's Special Envoy Says Pakistan Acting As Mediator In US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/strong-positive-messages-trumps-special-envoy-says-pakistan-acting-as-mediator-in-us-iran-talks/): US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said the Trump administration has presented its 15-point action plan for peace through Pakistan
- [Pakistan Resumes Attacks On Afghanistan After Eid Pause; 2 Civilians Killed, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pakistan-resumes-attacks-on-afghanistan-after-eid-pause-2-civilians-killed-several-injured/): The latest attacks came after Pakistan and Afghanistan had announced a “temporary pause” in hostilities amid long-standing tensions between the two neighbours.
- [Trump says Iran ‘lousy fighters but great negotiators’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-says-iran-lousy-fighters-but-great-negotiators/): President Trump has said Iran is “begging to make a deal”, describing them as “lousy fighters but great negotiators”.
- [Olympics align with Trump as transgender athletes banned from women’s games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/olympics-align-with-trump-as-transgender-athletes-banned-from-womens-games/): Transgender athletes banned from women’s Olympic events by new IOC policy aiming for ‘fairness, safety and integrity’.
- [Pentagon boss claims Iran now has ‘no navy, no navy leader’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pentagon-boss-claims-iran-now-has-no-navy-no-navy-leader/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Iran war is ‘stuff for the history books’.
- [Details revealed of Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/details-revealed-of-board-of-peace-plan-for-gaza-disarmament/): Plan, submitted by Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov, calls for gradual disarmament over eight months.
- [Iran FM Slams US 'Double Standards', Equates Israel's Gaza Blockade With Its Own Hormuz Defense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-fm-slams-us-double-standards-equates-israels-gaza-blockade-with-its-own-hormuz-defense/): Abbas Araghchi slams US double standards on Gaza blockade and Strait of Hormuz, rejects claims of US Iran talks and calls US 15 point plan maximalist.
- [Iran Rejects 'One-Sided' US Proposal To End War, Says It Serves US, Israel's Interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-rejects-one-sided-us-proposal-to-end-war-says-it-serves-us-israels-interests/): Iran rejects the US war-end proposal as one-sided and unfair, saying it weakens Iran’s defense for vague sanctions relief, while Turkey and Pakistan push ongoing diplomacy.
- [PM Modi To Attend G7 Summit In France; Talks To Focus On West Asia, Hormuz Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pm-modi-to-attend-g7-summit-in-france-talks-to-focus-on-west-asia-hormuz-security/): Narendra Modi to attend G7 Summit in France as India and France deepen cooperation on West Asia crisis, Strait of Hormuz security, energy and global economic stability.
- [WTO says world experiencing worst trade disruption in 80 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/wto-says-world-experiencing-worst-trade-disruption-in-80-years/): WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the global trade order has ‘irrevocably changed’.
- [Pakistan says it is mediating US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pakistan-says-it-is-mediating-us-iran-talks/): Pakistan says it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war.
- [Tehran’s’tollbooth’: How Iran picks who to let through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/tehranstollbooth-how-iran-picks-who-to-let-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran has blocked the passage of vessels carrying 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
- [After PM Modi, Putin Warns West Asia War Could Trigger COVID-Like Global Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/after-pm-modi-putin-warns-west-asia-war-could-trigger-covid-like-global-shock/): Vladimir Putin and PM Modi warn the West Asia Iran US Israel conflict could trigger COVID 19 scale global shocks to energy trade logistics and daily life.
- [‘Stronger Than Ever’: NATO Chief After Trump Accuses Alliance Of 'Doing Nothing' On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/stronger-than-ever-nato-chief-after-trump-accuses-alliance-of-doing-nothing-on-iran-war/): Mark Rutte defends NATO against Donald Trump, citing missile interceptions for Turkey and security in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict tensions.
- ['Lousy Fighters, Great Negotiators': Trump Says Iran War Ahead Of Schedule Amid 'Peace' Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/lousy-fighters-great-negotiators-trump-says-iran-war-ahead-of-schedule-amid-peace-talks/): President Donald Trump insisted that US military operations are “extremely” ahead of schedule, citing an original timeframe of four to six weeks for the war that began last month
- [Pakistan's State Authority Erodes In KP Region: TTP Fighters Seen Roaming Near CM Residence | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pakistans-state-authority-erodes-in-kp-region-ttp-fighters-seen-roaming-near-cm-residence-exclusive-details/): Failure to reclaim these urban pockets from TTP elements threatens to plunge the KP region into another devastating cycle of displacement and destabilisation, observers say
- [6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Japan’s Honshu, Tremors Felt Across Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/6-2-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-japans-honshu-tremors-felt-across-region/): A 6.2 magnitude quake hits off Japans eastern coast near Honshu at 10 km depth, causing tremors but no major damage as officials monitor possible aftershocks.
- [Now, A ‘Pressure Index’ To Predict Next 'TACO'  By Trump: Here's How It Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/now-a-pressure-index-to-predict-next-taco-by-trump-heres-how-it-works/): Deutsche Bank Pressure Index hits record high as Trump faces rising market stress, weak approval ratings and Iran tensions, hinting at a possible TACO style policy shift.
- [Russia Evacuates 163 More Staff From Iran's Bushehr Plant As War Intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/russia-evacuates-163-more-staff-from-irans-bushehr-plant-as-war-intensifies/): Rosatom evacuates 163 staff from Bushehr as war escalates. Alexei Likhachev warns of strikes near the plant amid US and Israel attacks and Iranian drone missile retaliation.
- ['To Strengthen Security And Stability': Gulf Countries Say They Want To Be Part Of US-Iran War Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/to-strengthen-security-and-stability-gulf-countries-say-they-want-to-be-part-of-us-iran-war-talks/): Iran has targeted the Gulf countries, accusing them of being launchpads for US strikes, even attacking major energy sites and civilian infrastructure since the beginning of the war
- [Teen volunteer paramedic killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/teen-volunteer-paramedic-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-lebanon/): This 15-year-old volunteer paramedic was killed alongside a colleague in an Israeli strike on Lebanon.
- [Iranian naval chief killed in attack, Israel says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iranian-naval-chief-killed-in-attack-israel-says/): Israel says it has killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/russian-officials-meet-us-counterparts-as-moscow-denies-aiding-iran/): Kremlin spokesperson says talks are part of ‘​necessary dialogue’ with Washington as war in Ukraine continues.
- [Indian Among Two Killed In Abu Dhabi After Debris From Intercepted Missile Fell On Sweihan Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/indian-among-two-killed-in-abu-dhabi-after-debris-from-intercepted-missile-fell-on-sweihan-street/): Abu Dhabi missile interception kills two on Sweihan Street as debris falls. Amid West Asia war, Tehran warns of attacks on vital infrastructure, says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- [Is Russia 'Secretly' Sending Drones To Iran Amid War With US? Kremlin Denies Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/is-russia-secretly-sending-drones-to-iran-amid-war-with-us-kremlin-denies-reports/): The media report cited western intelligence officials as saying Russia was in the process of delivering drones to Iran and will complete the shipments by the end of March
- ['Man Had Great Deal Of Blood On His Hands': Netanyahu On IRGC Navy Chief's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/man-had-great-deal-of-blood-on-his-hands-netanyahu-on-irgc-navy-chiefs-killing/): Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israel killed IRGC Navy commander in a strike near Strait of Hormuz, escalating Israel Iran tensions and raising fears for regional stability.
- [Egypt Ready To Support Lebanon 'Politically' And 'Diplomatically' Amid Middle East Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/egypt-ready-to-support-lebanon-politically-and-diplomatically-amid-middle-east-crisis/): Egypt sends 1000 ton aid to Lebanon as Badr Abdelatty visits Beirut, backs mediation, and urges de escalation with Israel, the United States, France and Iran.
- [North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ​on Belarus from West’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/north-koreas-kim-meets-lukashenko-slams-pressure-on-belarus-from-west/): Putin’s allies mark a ‘fundamentally new ‌stage’ in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting.
- [As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here’s why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/as-a-palestinian-i-stand-in-solidarity-with-the-iranian-people-heres-why/): History teaches us that the West’s promises of caring for our ‘freedoms’ are empty because imperialism wants control.
- [Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/video-gcc-chief-says-iran-charging-for-ships-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz/): GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Is Europe heading to an energy crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/is-europe-heading-to-an-energy-crisis/): Europe is bracing for a supply crunch and a price shock as the Iran conflict drags on.
- [Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/senegal-pledges-to-fight-robbery-after-caf-strips-it-of-afcon-title/): Senegal’s lawyers say CAF’s decision to hand Morocco the AFCON title ‘openly violates the laws of the ‌game’.
- [‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/my-phone-is-a-brick-russians-scramble-for-information-as-data-blocked/): As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
- [Damage in Israel from Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/damage-in-israel-from-iranian-attacks/): Video shows the aftermath of Iranian attacks in several cities across Israel.
- [US Weighs Redirecting Weapons Meant For Ukraine Vs Russia As Iran Conflict Strains Military Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-weighs-redirecting-weapons-meant-for-ukraine-vs-russia-as-iran-conflict-strains-military-supplies/): United States may divert Patriot and THAAD missiles from Ukraine PURL to West Asia as costs soar, Pentagon shifts funds and Lockheed Martin races to boost PAC 3 output.
- [Power Broker Or Posture? Pakistan Confirms US-Iran Mediation Bid Amid 'Credibility Gap' Buzz | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/power-broker-or-posture-pakistan-confirms-us-iran-mediation-bid-amid-credibility-gap-buzz-exclusive-details/): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says indirect talks are currently active, with Islamabad relaying sensitive messages between Washington and Tehran
- [F-35, F-16 Among 16 US Military Aircraft Destroyed By Iran Since Start Of War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/f-35-f-16-among-16-us-military-aircraft-destroyed-by-iran-since-start-of-war/): Since the onset of war, Iran has hit at least 16 US military aircraft, including drones and jets. Tehran also claimed to shot down a USAF F/A-18 fighter jet.
- [Iran Rejects Negotiation Talks With US, Downplays Pakistan’s Role As Potential Mediator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-rejects-negotiation-talks-with-us-downplays-pakistans-role-as-potential-mediator/): Iran rejects reports of talks with the United States and rules out Pakistans role as mediator amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
- [Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in attack, Israel says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iranian-naval-commander-alireza-tangsiri-killed-in-attack-israel-says/): Defence minister claims Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, citing his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
- [AFCON & CAF: Justice or Chaos?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/afcon-caf-justice-or-chaos/): Senegal won 2025 AFCON but CAF overturned the result and handed the title to Morocco to make them champions.
- [Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/germany-warns-of-world-economic-catastrophe-oecd-cuts-uk-growth-forecast/): European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark.
- [Iran to Lebanon: Four million people displaced by US-Israeli war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-to-lebanon-four-million-people-displaced-by-us-israeli-war/): Three million Iranians and at least a million Lebanese have been forced from their homes because of US-Israeli attacks.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro set to again appear in US court: How strong is the case?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/venezuelas-maduro-set-to-again-appear-in-us-court-how-strong-is-the-case/): March 26 hearing will be second court appearance since Maduro’s January 3 abduction by US military.
- [Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/jury-finds-meta-youtube-liable-for-social-media-addiction-what-we-know/): Jury recommends Google and Meta pay $6m damages in landmark social media addiction lawsuit.
- [Golani Brigade Destroys 200 Hezbollah Sites In Southern Lebanon, IDF Releases Footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/golani-brigade-destroys-200-hezbollah-sites-in-southern-lebanon-idf-releases-footage/): IDF Golani Brigade expands ground offensive in southern Lebanon, destroying over 200 Hezbollah sites including a command centre and weapons depot, killing several members.
- [Beyond Friendly Ties: Why Iran Allowed Free Hormuz Passage To 5 Countries Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/beyond-friendly-ties-why-iran-allowed-free-hormuz-passage-to-5-countries-amid-war/): Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, “We permitted passage for friendly nations”, making it clear that select countries are being allowed through Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Seize Opportunity Of Peace': China Urges 'Sincere Talks' As Conflict In West Asia Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/seize-opportunity-of-peace-china-urges-sincere-talks-as-conflict-in-west-asia-continues/): China urges ceasefire and peace talks as Lin Jian and Wang Yi highlight US Iran negotiation signals, while Donald Trump and Abbas Araghchi send mixed messages.
- ['Done Absolutely Nothing': Trump Fires At NATO Nations For No Action On 'Lunatic Iran'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/done-absolutely-nothing-trump-fires-at-nato-nations-for-no-action-on-lunatic-iran/): Donald Trump blasts NATO nations on Truth Social for doing nothing in the war against Iran, saying the USA needs nothing from NATO but must never forget this moment.
- [Chinks In Silicon Shield: Why Trump’s ‘Transactional Uncertainty’ On Taiwan Is A Gift To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/chinks-in-silicon-shield-why-trumps-transactional-uncertainty-on-taiwan-is-a-gift-to-china/): Beijing believes that under a transactional US presidency, everything is for sale
- ['Get Serious Before It's Too Late': Trump Claims Iran 'Begging' For Deal, Warns Time Running Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/get-serious-before-its-too-late-trump-claims-iran-begging-for-deal-warns-time-running-out/): US President Donald Trump once again claimed that Iran should take his deal as the country has been “militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback”
- [‘Missile hit’ flips car in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/missile-hit-flips-car-in-israel/): Surveillance footage shows a car overturning due to ‘falling rocket debris in central Israel’.
- [Dozens dead in Bangladesh as passenger bus plunges into Padma River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/dozens-dead-in-bangladesh-as-passenger-bus-plunges-into-padma-river/): Children among dead after bus carrying 40 passengers, which was attempting to board a ferry, topples into river.
- [Oil prices could hit $120 as war risks escalate, analyst warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/oil-prices-could-hit-120-as-war-risks-escalate-analyst-warns/): “We think oil prices will continue to stay elevated.”
- [Video: Storms wash away vehicles and flood homes across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/video-storms-wash-away-vehicles-and-flood-homes-across-middle-east/): Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought floods across the region.
- [Dramatic Footage Captures Iranian Missile Hitting Car In Israel’s Kafr Qasim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/dramatic-footage-captures-iranian-missile-hitting-car-in-israels-kafr-qasim/): Iran-Israel war escalates as Tehran fires missiles at Israel and claims IRGC hit a US F A 18 near Chabahar while US CENTCOM denies and Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal.
- [What Makes Bab el-Mandeb Strait A Strategic Chokepoint Shaped By Global Trade, Conflict & Unique Landscapes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/what-makes-bab-el-mandeb-strait-a-strategic-chokepoint-shaped-by-global-trade-conflict-unique-landscapes/): The Bab el-Mandeb Strait links continents, trade, and now at the chokepoint of conflict, with rising tensions, set against some of the most unique and untouched landscapes
- [Russia Nears Completing Drone Shipments To Iran, Continues Dialogue With Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/russia-nears-completing-drone-shipments-to-iran-continues-dialogue-with-leadership/): Russia is on the completion of phased shipments of drones, medicine and food to Iran following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, according to a report.
- [Two Fronts, One Problem: How Afghanistan Conflict Clouds Pakistan's Mediation Role In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/two-fronts-one-problem-how-afghanistan-conflict-clouds-pakistans-mediation-role-in-iran-war/): With an active Afghanistan front, a volatile Iran border and internal militant threats, Pakistan risks being caught in a multi-front security squeeze
- [Here's Why US, Iran & Turkey Security Teams Are In Islamabad Ahead Of Proposed Peace Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/heres-why-us-iran-turkey-security-teams-are-in-islamabad-ahead-of-proposed-peace-talks-exclusive/): The teams are scheduled to visit shortlisted hotels and venues that could host the mediation talks, evaluating them for security, accessibility and logistical readiness
- [US Army Plans Ground Operations Inside Iran To Secure Highly Enriched Uranium: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-army-plans-ground-operations-inside-iran-to-secure-highly-enriched-uranium-report/): United States Army reportedly drafts plans for ground operations in Iran to secure highly enriched uranium amid ongoing West Asia conflict
- [Venezuela’s Maduro set to appear in US court months after abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/venezuelas-maduro-set-to-appear-in-us-court-months-after-abduction/): The Venezuelan leader, who is accused of plotting to traffic cocaine, denies all charges as part of an imperialist plot.
- [Cuban president says Raul Castro involved in US talks amid oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/cuban-president-says-raul-castro-involved-in-us-talks-amid-oil-blockade/): The talks come amid increasing tensions with the US after Trump said he would be ‘honoured’ to take over Cuba.
- [Brazil vs France: When and where is the match? Will Mbappe, Vinicius play?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/brazil-vs-france-when-and-where-is-the-match-will-mbappe-vinicius-play/): French and Brazilian stars in focus as former title holders meet in a glamour friendly in Boston, US, before World Cup.
- [Amid US-Israel war, Iran football team trains in Turkiye before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/amid-us-israel-war-iran-football-team-trains-in-turkiye-before-world-cup/): Iran will play two friendly matches in Turkiye as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
- [Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza’s health crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/israel-hinders-repair-of-damaged-water-infra-deepening-gazas-health-crisis/): Palestinian engineers struggle to repair Gaza’s water system, which has been contaminated, posing a health risk.
- [IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Killed In Israeli Strike In Strait of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/irgc-navy-chief-alireza-tangsiri-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-strait-of-hormuz-report/): Alireza Tangsiri, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Navy, was killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz, an Israeli official was quoted as saying.
- [Turkiye-Operated Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Attacked In Black Sea Near Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/turkiye-operated-tanker-carrying-russian-oil-attacked-in-black-sea-near-istanbul/): Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the vessel, carrying crude oil, was struck, with the engine room appearing to be the target. He shared the details during a live broadcast.
- [China To Soon Have World's Largest Ship Data Set That May Be Used To Train Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/china-to-soon-have-worlds-largest-ship-data-set-that-may-be-used-to-train-drones/): China unveils DMSD ship detection dataset, boosting AI maritime warfare with dual modal imagery, involving Naval Aeronautical University and Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- [Pakistan, Turkey Discuss Framework, Possible Venues For Proposed US-Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/pakistan-turkey-discuss-framework-possible-venues-for-proposed-us-iran-peace-talks/): Ishaq Dar, during the call with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan, underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation
- [No LPG Or Fuel Shortage In India, Panic Being ‘Deliberately Spread’: Petroleum Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/no-lpg-or-fuel-shortage-in-india-panic-being-deliberately-spread-petroleum-ministry/): Petroleum Ministry said panic buying and misinformation are being spread via social media, but domestic production and imports fully secure supply.
- [Israel Dropped Iran FM, Speaker From Hit List At Pakistan’s Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/israel-dropped-iran-fm-speaker-from-hit-list-at-pakistans-request/): Israel removed Iranian FM Araqchi and Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan requested that Washington not target them, an official told Reuters.
- [German minister calls Iran war an ‘economic catastrophe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/german-minister-calls-iran-war-an-economic-catastrophe/): Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius, says the economic impact of the war is “absolutely evident”.
- [US seeks Hamas ‘political surrender’ in new Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-seeks-hamas-political-surrender-in-new-gaza-plan/): Analysts say a new US disarmament proposal exploits the regional war to enforce inequitable plan for Gaza.
- [Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/helium-hitch-why-us-israel-war-on-iran-could-cause-mri-scan-delays/): Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
- [‘He will call me Mama’: The Gaza ‘grandmother’ raising an orphaned baby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/he-will-call-me-mama-the-gaza-grandmother-raising-an-orphaned-baby/): Maha was ‘Grandmother’ in her family until she adopted Hamza, born the day an Israeli air strike killed his parents.
- [Elon Musk's X Down For Thousands, Users Report Outage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/elon-musks-x-down-for-thousands-users-report-outage/): According to data from Downdetector, user reports showed problems with X (Twitter) on Thursday afternoon.
- ['Were They Hacked?': Cryptic Videos Posted On White House Handle Sparks Buzz Amid Iran War | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/were-they-hacked-cryptic-videos-posted-on-white-house-handle-sparks-buzz-amid-iran-war-watch/): The development comes as the Trump administration remains engaged in peace talks with Iran amid the conflict in West Asia, even as Tehran denies any discussion with the US. 
- [Iran Threatens To Block Bab al-Mandab Strait In 'New Surprise Fronts' If US Continues Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-threatens-to-block-bab-al-mandab-strait-in-new-surprise-fronts-if-us-continues-attacks/): Iran has warned it could open “surprise fronts” and threaten the Bab al-Mandab Strait if adversaries escalate military pressure around the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘One Vengeance For All’: Iran Strikes Statue Of Liberty, Signals Nuclear Warning To US In AI Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/one-vengeance-for-all-iran-strikes-statue-of-liberty-signals-nuclear-warning-to-us-in-ai-video/): AI video circulating on social media shows Iran vowing vengeance on US, depicting Qasem Soleimani, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a demonic Statue of Liberty with the head of Baal.
- [Historic Blunder? How Pakistan’s Faulty ‘Fixes’ May Endanger Iconic Taxila World Heritage Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/historic-blunder-how-pakistans-faulty-fixes-may-endanger-iconic-taxila-world-heritage-sites/): A complaint has been sent to Pakistan’s UNESCO representative alleging that recent restoration work may have damaged the sites’ authenticity.
- [Donald Trump Tells Aides He Hopes To Bring Iran Conflict To An End Within Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/donald-trump-tells-aides-he-hopes-to-bring-iran-conflict-to-an-end-within-weeks/): Trump wants the Iran war concluded within a four-to-six-week timeline, but limited diplomatic progress and ongoing military escalation complicate a swift resolution.
- [After Hormuz, Is Bab al-Mandeb Strait Iran's Next Flashpoint? Here's What It Means For Oil & Prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/after-hormuz-is-bab-al-mandeb-strait-irans-next-flashpoint-heres-what-it-means-for-oil-prices/): Millions of barrels of oil and a major share of the world’s shipping traffic pass every day through this waterway, which connects Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal
- [ED Probe Reaches Dubai’s Burj Khalifa In Rs 1,700 Crore Mahadev Betting App Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/ed-probe-reaches-dubais-burj-khalifa-in-rs-1700-crore-mahadev-betting-app-case/): The case relates to an illegal betting app involving thousands of crores routed through bank accounts opened using fake identities, shell companies, and hawala network
- [Two teenagers killed in Shiraz, two dead in Abu Dhabi as Iran war expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/two-teenagers-killed-in-shiraz-two-dead-in-abu-dhabi-as-iran-war-expands/): Deadly attacks rise as Israel announces strikes on Isfahan and as Trump and Tehran debate ceasefire terms.
- [Israeli push for more force ‘not working out very well’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/israeli-push-for-more-force-not-working-out-very-well/): “The Israeli public opinion is to use more force”
- [Is Iran Using Proxies To Strike Europe As War With US, Israel Spills Beyond Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/is-iran-using-proxies-to-strike-europe-as-war-with-us-israel-spills-beyond-middle-east/): According to investigators, suspected Iranian agents have been recruiting individuals online to carry out attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools and businesses linked to Israel
- ['Ayatollah Donald Trump': US President's Iran Supreme Leader Remark Sets Off Meme Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/ayatollah-donald-trump-us-presidents-iran-supreme-leader-remark-sets-off-meme-frenzy/): Donald Trump jokes Iran wants him as supreme leader, sparking Ayatollah Donald J. Trump memes on X amid his claims Tehran secretly seeks a deal with the US.
- [Canada Passes Anti-Hate Act; Indo-Canadians Hail Long-Overdue Move Against Khalistani Extremism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/canada-passes-anti-hate-act-indo-canadians-hail-long-overdue-move-against-khalistani-extremism/): Bill C-9 criminalises terrorist symbols, targets hate-linked obstruction at places of worship and schools, & addresses long-standing concerns over Khalistani extremism in Canada.
- [NBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/nba-owners-vote-to-explore-seattle-las-vegas-expansion-bids/): All 30 owners voted to explore the two city bids, according to ESPN, with the 2028-29 season the entry point.
- [Senegal appeal to CAS against handing over of AFCON title to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/senegal-appeal-to-cas-against-handing-over-of-afcon-title-to-morocco/): Senegal hope to overturn CAF’s decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.
- [US Fired Over 850 Tomahawk Missiles On Iran In 4 Weeks, Alarming Some At Pentagon: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-fired-over-850-tomahawk-missiles-on-iran-in-4-weeks-alarming-some-at-pentagon-report/): The Tomahawk cruise missile is a precision-guided weapon that can be launched from ships, submarines, or ground-based launchers.
- [At UN, Iran's Araghchi Calls Minab School Strike 'Deliberate, Intentional' By US And Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/at-un-irans-araghchi-calls-minab-school-strike-deliberate-intentional-by-us-and-israel/): Araghchi condemns a calculated US strike on an Iranian elementary school in Minab killing over 175 students and teachers calling it a war crime and crime against humanity.
- [‘My heart burns with pain’: Iranian mother tells UN of Minab school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/my-heart-burns-with-pain-iranian-mother-tells-un-of-minab-school-attack/): Grieving mother Mohaddeseh Fallahat, whose two children were killed, and Iran’s Araghchi address Human Rights Council.
- [What is LNG and what is it used for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/what-is-lng-and-what-is-it-used-for/): Natural gas powers a quarter of the world, and almost a fifth of LNG moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/nepals-youngest-premier-sworn-in-after-releasing-new-rap-song-about-unity/): At 35, Balen Shah becomes Nepal’s first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains bordering India.
- [Yemenis fear economic consequences of being dragged into US-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/yemenis-fear-economic-consequences-of-being-dragged-into-us-iran-conflict/): Iran-allied Houthis yet to get involved in conflict, but could target shipping in Red Sea.
- [Iran-Israel War: International Energy Agency Lists 10 Ways To Cut Oil Use During Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-israel-war-international-energy-agency-lists-10-ways-to-cut-oil-use-during-crisis/): The IEA’s measures highlight how governments, businesses, and households can play a role in mitigating the crisis.
- [Pakistan’s Cyber Crackdown Exposed: FIR Against PoK Leader Reveals Attack On Dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/pakistans-cyber-crackdown-exposed-fir-against-pok-leader-reveals-attack-on-dissent/): The FIR alleges that Shaukat Nawaz Mir used the platform to “prepare, transmit and disseminate false, misleading, derogatory, threatening and intimidating content.”
- [Who Is Balendra Shah? Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/who-is-balendra-shah-nepals-youngest-prime-minister/): Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister took the oath of office this Friday.
- [IRGC Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed, Warns of ‘Harsh Response’ To Any Ship Passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/irgc-says-strait-of-hormuz-closed-warns-of-harsh-response-to-any-ship-passage/): Iran IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed, threatens harsh response to ships, targeting vessels tied to US and Israel, risking global energy and regional crisis.
- [Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-fends-off-increased-attacks-strikes-russian-oil-revenue/): Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.
- [War on Iran price crisis not just about energy, says analyst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/war-on-iran-price-crisis-not-just-about-energy-says-analyst/): Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi, says the disruption of fertiliser supplies due to the war on Iran will push food prices up.
- [India lowers fuel taxes, says rumours of lockdown ‘completely false’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/india-lowers-fuel-taxes-says-rumours-of-lockdown-completely-false/): India, the world’s third biggest crude importer, announces measures amid shortages created by the Iran war.
- [Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in ‘active’ Gulf of Mexico oil spill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/wildlife-killed-reefs-damaged-in-active-gulf-of-mexico-oil-spill/): Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
- [Iran’s Digital Warfare Playbook Raises Alarm In India Amid Netanyahu Death Hoax | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/irans-digital-warfare-playbook-raises-alarm-in-india-amid-netanyahu-death-hoax-exclusive/): Sources say IRGC-linked Basij network isn’t targeting radicalisation in India but is shaping global narratives using misinformation, AI content, and amplification.
- [Trump’s Iran War Pushes India Back To Russia For LNG Trade, First Time Since Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/trumps-iran-war-pushes-india-back-to-russia-for-lng-trade-first-time-since-ukraine-war/): The Russia-India LNG trade discussions come as energy prices surge following the US-Israel attack on Iran.
- [Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-emergency-workers-search-for-survivors-after-deadly-us-israel-attacks/): Latest victims include six people killed in Qom as Iran announces grim milestone of nearly 2,000 war dead.
- [Video: Children’s toys found in rubble of US-Israeli strike in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/video-childrens-toys-found-in-rubble-of-us-israeli-strike-in-iran/): Rescue teams from the IRCS have been searching the rubble of residential buildings hit in US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
- [Germany Signals Breakthrough: US, Iran Preparing For Direct Talks To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/germany-signals-breakthrough-us-iran-preparing-for-direct-talks-to-end-war/): The comments came against the backdrop of escalating tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28, triggering a wider regional conflict.
- [Beyond Hormuz: Mapping The World’s Most Critical Straits Powering Global Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/beyond-hormuz-mapping-the-worlds-most-critical-straits-powering-global-trade/): With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, a route for 20 per cent of global oil, a look at the chokepoints that power global trade.
- [‘Americans Skipping Meals’: Schumer Blasts Trump As Iran War Hits US Households](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/americans-skipping-meals-schumer-blasts-trump-as-iran-war-hits-us-households/): Across the United States, households are adjusting their budgets as gas prices have surged.
- [Fighter Jets, Drones, Carriers And More: What US Has Lost So Far In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/fighter-jets-drones-carriers-and-more-what-us-has-lost-so-far-in-iran-war/): Reports suggest that around 16 US military aircraft have been destroyed since February 28, including some of its most advanced platforms.
- [Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-bans-sports-teams-from-travelling-to-hostile-countries-amid-war/): Sports Ministry says ban for ‘security’ of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
- [Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israels-opposition-says-military-forces-are-in-collapse/): Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.’
- [Israeli opposition leader rails against ‘multi-front war without strategy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israeli-opposition-leader-rails-against-multi-front-war-without-strategy/): Yair Lapid says military ‘is stretched to the limit and beyond’ as Israeli forces wage attacks on Iran and Lebanon.
- [How can students in Gaza continue to learn with no universities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/how-can-students-in-gaza-continue-to-learn-with-no-universities/): We look at the hardships of students in Gaza trying to pursue higher education after Israel destroyed all universities.
- [Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/now-in-power-nepals-rapper-politician-balen-shah-faces-new-challenge/): Shah was a rebel — crude and different from the politicians who previously led Nepal. How will he be in office?
- [How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/how-extensive-is-russias-military-aid-to-iran/): Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more
- [‘Heart Full Of Courage…’: Nepal PM Balen Shah’s 1st Post-Poll Message Is A Rap, Not A Speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/heart-full-of-courage-nepal-pm-balen-shahs-1st-post-poll-message-is-a-rap-not-a-speech/): 35-year-old Balen shah, known for his sharp dressing and dark sunglasses, has become a symbol of youth-driven political change in Nepal. He will take oath as Prime Minister today.
- [Rapper-Turned Politician Balen Shah Takes Oath As Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/rapper-turned-politician-balen-shah-takes-oath-as-nepals-youngest-prime-minister/): Hours before taking oath as a newly elected lawmaker, Shah released his first post-election message through a rap song calling for unity.
- [‘They Aren't Prepared’: Russian Official Says Europe, UK Will ‘Beg’ Moscow For Energy Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/they-arent-prepared-russian-official-says-europe-uk-will-beg-moscow-for-energy-supplies/): Kirill Dmitriev said the current situation strengthens Russia’s position as a major supplier of oil, gas and fertilisers.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-28-of-attacks/): Trump has delayed attacks on Iran’s energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well – though Iran disagrees.
- [Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/italy-to-play-bosnia-in-2026-world-cup-playoff-final-kosovo-face-turkiye/): Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
- [Spanish Woman Dies By Euthanasia After Legal Fight Amid Family Opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/spanish-woman-dies-by-euthanasia-after-legal-fight-amid-family-opposition/): Noelia said her family would be able to come and say goodbye, but she wished to be alone with her doctor when the lethal injection was performed.
- [LPG Tanker 'Jag Vasant' Arrives At Gujarat Port, Days After Being Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/lpg-tanker-jag-vasant-arrives-at-gujarat-port-days-after-being-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Jag Vasant is one of the several tankers that were stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, which was effectively blocked by Iran.
- ['We Get Things Done': US Embassy Posts Trump's Praise For PM Modi Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/we-get-things-done-us-embassy-posts-trumps-praise-for-pm-modi-amid-iran-war/): “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I are two people that get things done,” read a message from U.S. President Donald Trump posted by the American Embassy in India.
- [‘Thank You India’ Written On Iranian Missiles As Tehran Launches 83rd Wave Of Strikes On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/thank-you-india-written-on-iranian-missiles-as-tehran-launches-83rd-wave-of-strikes-on-israel/): The strikes come amid rising tensions after months of exchanges between Tehran and Israel.
- [Why Trump Paused Iran Strikes Till April 6: A ‘Gift’ That Changed The Timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/why-trump-paused-iran-strikes-till-april-6-a-gift-that-changed-the-timeline/): Trump delays Iran strikes to April 6 after Tehran lets US oil tankers pass Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt quietly backing indirect talks.
- [Massive Lightning Bolt Hits Burj Khalifa, Dramatic Moment Captured On Camera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/massive-lightning-bolt-hits-burj-khalifa-dramatic-moment-captured-on-camera/): Storms cause flooded roads, flight delays, and safety warnings; weather expected to ease, but caution advised.
- [Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/sri-lanka-braces-for-new-economic-crisis-as-war-on-iran-continues/): For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis – with a twist.
- [The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-not-just-an-oil-chokepoint/): It is the single point of failure of globalised production.
- [‘Truly junk’: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/truly-junk-e-waste-from-rich-nations-floods-local-markets-in-nigeria/): Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria’s growing e-waste burden.
- ['IDF Will Collapse On Itself': Israeli Chief Of Staff Raises '10 Red Flags' Amid Manpower Shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/idf-will-collapse-on-itself-israeli-chief-of-staff-raises-10-red-flags-amid-manpower-shortage/): The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, on Thursday (local time) warned that the Israeli military could “collapse in on itself”.
- [US Eyes Capturing Kharg Island To Bankrupt Iran’s Revolutionary Guard And End The War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-eyes-capturing-kharg-island-to-bankrupt-irans-revolutionary-guard-and-end-the-war/): White House said the US military could strike Kharg Island at any time if ordered. The US is also considering grond operation in Iran.
- [China Carriers Add 2,900 Europe Flights As War, Airspace Curbs Reshape Global Routes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/china-carriers-add-2900-europe-flights-as-war-airspace-curbs-reshape-global-routes/): Industry experts say Chinese airlines are benefiting from their continued access to Russian airspace, which remains closed to most European and North American carriers.
- [Crisis Of Confidence? Nearly 64% Of American Voters Dissatisfied With Trump's Handling Of Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/crisis-of-confidence-nearly-64-of-american-voters-dissatisfied-with-trumps-handling-of-iran-war/): Nearly 64 per cent of Americans are at loggerheads with President Donald Trump’s performance in the ongoing war with Iran, a new Fox News poll revealed.
- [‘US Using GCC Civilians As Shields’: Iran Says Hotels Sheltering American Soldiers Are ‘Legitimate Targets’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-using-gcc-civilians-as-shields-iran-says-hotels-sheltering-american-soldiers-are-legitimate-targets/): Iran issued an alert to hospitality operators across West Asia, stating that any civilian site used to accommodate US forces could be considered a target under these conditions.
- [Rapper-Turned-Politician Balen Shah To Take Oath As Nepal’s Youngest PM Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/rapper-turned-politician-balen-shah-to-take-oath-as-nepals-youngest-pm-today/): Under Shah’s leadership, the RSP secured a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 182 of the 275 seats in the House of Representatives (HoR).
- [Did Pakistan 'Dupe' Iran By Helping US In Strait Of Hormuz? Sources Say Tehran Upset With Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/did-pakistan-dupe-iran-by-helping-us-in-strait-of-hormuz-sources-say-tehran-upset-with-islamabad/): Top intelligence sources suggest that 10 Pakistani vessels that Iran allowed to pass Hormuz were used or coordinated in ways that ended up benefiting the US side.
- [Albanese says Australia playing “constructive” role in the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/albanese-says-australia-playing-constructive-role-in-the-war-on-iran/): Australia’s prime minister says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the war on Iran.
- [Trump’s signature to appear on US currency in first for sitting president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/trumps-signature-to-appear-on-us-currency-in-first-for-sitting-president/): Announcement is the latest example of Trump literally stamping his name on US institutions.
- [Red Crescent video shows aftermath of strike on homes in Iran’s Urmia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/red-crescent-video-shows-aftermath-of-strike-on-homes-in-irans-urmia/): Iranian Red Crescent video shows the aftermath of a strike on a residential area in Urmia.
- [Palestinians flee tear gas as Israeli settlers arrive in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/palestinians-flee-tear-gas-as-israeli-settlers-arrive-in-occupied-west-bank/): The Israeli army fired tear gas at Palestinian residents of the Beit Imrin village in the occupied West Bank.
- [First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/first-responders-rescue-man-from-tehran-building-hit-by-air-strike/): The Iranian Red Crescent Society released video showing rescuers in Tehran pulling a man from a damaged building.
- [Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/malaysias-ships-allowed-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-pm-anwar-says/): Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.
- [US Weighs Sending 10,000 Additional Troops To Middle East Amid Ongoing Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-weighs-sending-10000-additional-troops-to-middle-east-amid-ongoing-tensions-report/): Trump has repeatedly said he intends to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with or without support from US allies.
- [Fresh US-Israel Strikes Hit Areas 'Alarmingly Close' To Pakistan Embassy In Tehran: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/fresh-us-israel-strikes-hit-areas-alarmingly-close-to-pakistan-embassy-in-tehran-sources/): Initial information from sources suggests that the embassy compound and Pakistani diplomatic staff were not harmed
- ['Disgrace To US': White House Shares Cryptic Pixelated Image After Mystery Videos, Internet Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/disgrace-to-us-white-house-shares-cryptic-pixelated-image-after-mystery-videos-internet-reacts/): The posts drew netizens’ attention in no time. A few have also mentioned that the image, appears to resemble President Donald Trump.
- [‘We’re No Qatar, Will Beat the Hell Out of Them’: Pakistan Warns Israel Over Tehran Embassy Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/were-no-qatar-will-beat-the-hell-out-of-them-pakistan-warns-israel-over-tehran-embassy-strikes/): Islamabad issued a stark warning to Israel over the safety of its diplomats, saying any threat to its officials — whether in Iran or elsewhere — would invite a sharp response. 
- [No More Airstrikes? US Now Weighs ‘Final Blow’, Ground Operations In Iran Likely If Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/no-more-airstrikes-us-now-weighs-final-blow-ground-operations-in-iran-likely-if-talks-fail/): US President Donald Trump is weighing options to escalate the war if diplomacy fails. He has delayed strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6.
- [UAE Energy, Nuclear Sites On Iran Radar; Strike May Trigger Blackouts, Cripple Desalination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/uae-energy-nuclear-sites-on-iran-radar-strike-may-trigger-blackouts-cripple-desalination/): Iran threatens UAE sites like Jebel Ali, Barakah and Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park if US launches ground operation.
- [Saudi Envoy Flags Iran Strikes, Signals Concern Over Pakistan’s ‘Cautious’ Stance | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/saudi-envoy-flags-iran-strikes-signals-concern-over-pakistans-cautious-stance-exclusive/): According to sources, Pakistan’s approach suggests a deliberate attempt to hedge between Riyadh and Tehran, avoiding a clear alignment despite its ties with Saudi Arabia.
- [Pakistan, Turkey Hopeful Of 'Major Breakthrough' In US-Iran Talks In 8 To 12 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/pakistan-turkey-hopeful-of-major-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks-in-8-to-12-days/): Officials from both Tehran and Washington have reportedly shared their respective conditions and priorities through Pakistan and Turkey, who are relaying messages.
- [Who is fighting in Myanmar’s multi-front civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/who-is-fighting-in-myanmars-multi-front-civil-war/): Alliances are fluid in Myanmar’s civil war, involving a military regime, ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces.
- [Australia’s post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/australias-post-bondi-crackdown-accused-of-targeting-pro-palestinian-voices/): Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.
- [Mexico launches search for two missing aid boats bound for Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/mexico-launches-search-for-two-missing-aid-boats-bound-for-cuba/): Mexico’s navy has launched a search operation after two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba went missing.
- [Endangered monarch butterfly population surges 64 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/endangered-monarch-butterfly-population-surges-64-percent/): Mexico’s monarch butterfly population surged 64 percent this winter.
- [Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Missile Strikes Residential Area In Iran's Urmia, Casualties Reported; Airstrikes In Tehran, Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-israel-war-news-live-updates-missile-strikes-residential-area-in-irans-urmia-casualties-reported-airstrikes-in-tehran-isfahan/): US Israel Iran War Latest News Updates Today: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was once again postponing the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Blocking ‘Enemy’ Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran’s ‘Legal Right’: FM Araghchi To UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/blocking-enemy-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-is-irans-legal-right-fm-araghchi-to-un/): Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Guterres that Iranian authorities, aware of their responsibilities for safe navigation, has taken necessary steps to ensure security in Hormuz.
- [Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Kuwait Downs Two Drones, UAE's Sharjah Responds To Missile Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-kuwait-downs-two-drones-uaes-sharjah-responds-to-missile-threat/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Iran War News Today Live Updates: UAE intercepts Iran missiles and drones as Israel Iran war enters day 28.
- [‘It's In Their Interest’: Rubio Urges G7 Nations To Push For Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/its-in-their-interest-rubio-urges-g7-nations-to-push-for-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz/): The strategically vital waterway, through which roughly a fifth of global oil and gas supplies pass in normal times, has been effectively blocked by Iran.
- [Trump’s Signature To Appear On US Dollar Bills For First Time, Ending 165-Year Tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/trumps-signature-to-appear-on-us-dollar-bills-for-first-time-ending-165-year-tradition/): The first $100 bills bearing the new signatures are expected to be printed in June, with other denominations to follow later.
- ['Wars Are Very Much Interlinked': EU Says Russia Backing Iran With Intelligence To 'Kill Americans'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/wars-are-very-much-interlinked-eu-says-russia-backing-iran-with-intelligence-to-kill-americans/): The European Union (EU)’s Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, has accused Russia of assisting Iran with intelligence to “target” and “kill” Americans. 
- [Analysts say Trump doesn’t understand Iran reality has changed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/analysts-say-trump-doesnt-understand-iran-reality-has-changed/): Watch this discussion between Ross Harrison and Hassan Ahmadian on US strategy regarding Iran.
- [Iran Refutes Trump's Claim, Says It Hasn't Requested Pause On Energy-Site Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-refutes-trumps-claim-says-it-hasnt-requested-pause-on-energy-site-strikes/): Tehran has also not given a final response to Washington’s 15-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, though Iranian officials have indicated openness to negotiations.
- [Former Venezuelan president Maduro seeks to throw out US drug charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/former-venezuelan-president-maduro-seeks-to-throw-out-us-drug-charges/): Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court seeking to dismiss drug trafficking charges.
- [Iran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-war-live-trump-delays-attacks-on-iranian-energy-sector-by-10-days/): Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has ‘chance to make a deal’.
- [Projectile from Lebanon kills at least one in north Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/projectile-from-lebanon-kills-at-least-one-in-north-israel/): Video captured flames and black smoke where a projectile from Lebanon killed at least one person in northern Israel.
- [Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/why-iraq-is-the-most-fragile-front-in-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Iraq is under attack from all sides as militias and foreign powers clash.
- [Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/manilas-streets-empty-as-fuel-prices-surge-amid-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.
- [Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/mbappe-nets-for-10-man-france-in-win-against-brazil-in-world-cup-warm-up/): France beat Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in United States, in what was a potential dress rehearsal for World Cup 2026 final.
- [EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/eus-top-diplomat-urges-us-to-pressure-russia-to-stop-aiding-iran/): The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.
- [Trump ‘pausing’ plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-pausing-plan-to-destroy-iranian-power-plants-for-10-days/): Donald Trump says he is “pausing” his plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days.
- [Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/costa-rica-to-accept-25-deportees-per-week-under-trump-deportation-effort/): The Central American nation is latest to sign a ‘third-country’ deportation agreement with the Trump administration.
- [At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/at-least-nine-people-dead-dozens-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-djibouti-coast/): Rescue operation recovers 266 survivors as UN warns deadliest season on the route is just beginning.
- [Al Jazeera visits Iran’s UNESCO-listed palace damaged by war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/al-jazeera-visits-irans-unesco-listed-palace-damaged-by-war/): Al Jazeera visited Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, which Iran says was damaged by US-Israeli strikes.
- [WTO holds crunch meeting amid growing uncertainty over multilateral system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/wto-holds-crunch-meeting-amid-growing-uncertainty-over-multilateral-system/): Tariff wars smashed old system, but failure to agree on reforms could see ‘some people writing a new rulebook’.
- [Trump postpones US strikes on Iranian power grid to April 6 amid talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-postpones-us-strikes-on-iranian-power-grid-to-april-6-amid-talks/): The US president has threatened the attacks as a means of pressuring Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway.
- [What are the red lines for Iran and the US in the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/what-are-the-red-lines-for-iran-and-the-us-in-the-war/): Tehran says US list of 15 demands does not reflect reality.
- [Argentina declares Jalisco New Generation Cartel a ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/argentina-declares-jalisco-new-generation-cartel-a-terrorist-group/): President Javier Milei’s office said the designation ‘strengthens international cooperation’ against crime.
- [Police fire water cannons at Chile student protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/police-fire-water-cannons-at-chile-student-protest/): Police in Chile fired water cannons at students gathering in central Santiago to protest education policies.
- ['Talks Going Very Well': Trump Extends Pause On Iran Energy Strikes Till April 6](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/talks-going-very-well-trump-extends-pause-on-iran-energy-strikes-till-april-6/): Trump said that negotiations between the US and Iran were “going very well” and extended the pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional six days.
- [Israel sends more troops into southern Lebanon as ground invasion expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/israel-sends-more-troops-into-southern-lebanon-as-ground-invasion-expands/): Lebanon’s PM warns Israeli actions and statements threaten Lebanese sovereignty and violate international law.
- [Protests erupt outside US court over Maduro case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/protests-erupt-outside-us-court-over-maduro-case/): Supporters and opponents of Nicolas Maduro gathered outside a New York court.
- [Iran placing messages on missiles as war of narratives intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/iran-placing-messages-on-missiles-as-war-of-narratives-intensifies/): Iran’s military has released a video showing a message being placed on a missile ahead of launch.
- [Jaishankar Stresses Urgency Of UNSC Reforms, Streamlining Peacekeeping Ops At G7 Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/jaishankar-stresses-urgency-of-unsc-reforms-streamlining-peacekeeping-ops-at-g7-meeting/): Jaishankar also raised the concerns of the Global South related to energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security amid the West Asia conflict.
- [Trump says Iran ‘begging’ for deal to end war as Tehran issues new demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/trump-says-iran-begging-for-deal-to-end-war-as-tehran-issues-new-demands/): Trump says US, Israel wiped out navy and air force, as Iran lawmakers plan to collect tolls for transiting ships.
- [Key takeaways from Trump’s war on Iran meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/key-takeaways-from-trumps-war-on-iran-meeting/): US President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting where he discussed the war on Iran with senior officials.
- [US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/us-judge-weighs-trump-decision-to-bar-venezuelan-funds-for-maduros-defence/): Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.
- [Dutch court bans xAI’s Grok from generating nonconsensual nude images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/26/dutch-court-bans-xais-grok-from-generating-nonconsensual-nude-images/): Court dismissed xAI claim that measures were taken after plaintiff produced video of nude person shortly before hearing.
- [Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/doncic-faces-one-game-ban-after-technical-foul-in-lakers-win-against-nets/): Luka Doncic’s 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.
- [US Secretary of State says war could conclude in ‘weeks, not months’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-secretary-of-state-says-war-could-conclude-in-weeks-not-months/): US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks.
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/yemens-houthis-claim-responsibility-for-a-missile-attack-on-israel/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Trump claims Iran wants to ‘make a deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/trump-claims-iran-wants-to-make-a-deal/): US President Donald Trump claimed Tehran is seeking a deal and praised the strength of the the US military.
- [‘Iran Supreme Leader No Longer Supreme’: Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei May Be Dead Or ‘In Very Bad Shape’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-supreme-leader-no-longer-supreme-trump-says-mojtaba-khamenei-may-be-dead-or-in-very-bad-shape/): After Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on February 28, Tehran announced that his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, would take over as the new supreme leader.
- [Inside Iran's Military: Why Trump's Plan To Put Boots On Ground Could Be A Risky Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/inside-irans-military-why-trumps-plan-to-put-boots-on-ground-could-be-a-risky-escalation/): Despite setbacks, Iran’s military remains large, resilient, and highly networked, combining conventional forces, elite Revolutionary Guards, and paramilitary militias
- [4 Calls In 4 Days: Pakistan, Turkey Fast-Track Diplomacy As Iran War Intensifies | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/4-calls-in-4-days-pakistan-turkey-fast-track-diplomacy-as-iran-war-intensifies-exclusive/): Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar & his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan spoke about the progress of proposed mediation efforts, describing them as being at an “advanced stage”
- [Why Israel Is Holding Back Its Best Interceptors As Iran’s Missiles Keep Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/why-israel-is-holding-back-its-best-interceptors-as-irans-missiles-keep-coming/): The move reflects growing pressure on Israel’s stockpile of high-end interceptors, particularly those designed to neutralise long-range ballistic threats.
- [‘Will Fight It Legally’: Ex-Nepal PM Oli Calls Arrest Linked To GenZ Protest Crackdown ‘Retaliatory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/will-fight-it-legally-ex-nepal-pm-oli-calls-arrest-linked-to-genz-protest-crackdown-retaliatory/): The arrest comes at a crucial time for Nepal, just a day after a new government led by PM Balendra Shah was sworn in.
- [Uproar in Bahrain after detainee dies in police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/uproar-in-bahrain-after-detainee-dies-in-police-custody/): Rights groups in Bahrain say a 32-year-old man, arrested for opposing the war on Iran, was killed in police custody.
- [Israel’s unending attacks in Lebanon push country’s population to the brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/israels-unending-attacks-in-lebanon-push-countrys-population-to-the-brink/): Four weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran, many in Lebanon are suffering under yet another Israeli aggression.
- ['That'll Be Done Pretty Quickly': Trump Says US Still Has 3,554 Targets In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/thatll-be-done-pretty-quickly-trump-says-us-still-has-3554-targets-in-iran/): Donald Trump warned that 3,554 targets remain in Iran and highlighted the interception of missiles targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- ['Bibi Sold It As Easy': How A Vance-Netanyahu Call Exposed Chinks In US-Israel Alliance Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/bibi-sold-it-as-easy-how-a-vance-netanyahu-call-exposed-chinks-in-us-israel-alliance-over-iran-war/): Far from routine diplomacy, the exchange reflects growing unease in Washington over how the conflict was initially framed and how realistic the expectations were
- [‘Productive Conversation’: White House Reacts To PM Modi-Trump-Musk Call On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/productive-conversation-white-house-reacts-to-pm-modi-trump-musk-call-on-iran-war/): US officials confirmed Musk’s participation but said it is not clear why he was included or whether he spoke during the call.
- [‘Complete Elimination’: Iranian Drone, Missile Strikes Hit US Marines On Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/complete-elimination-iranian-drone-missile-strikes-hit-us-marines-on-kuwaits-bubiyan-island/): Earlier on Friday, Kuwaiti authorities confirmed that the country’s main commercial port was damaged in a drone attack.
- [How mothers raise newborn babies during Israel’s offensive in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/how-mothers-raise-newborn-babies-during-israels-offensive-in-lebanon/): Israeli air strikes on Lebanon forced 29-year-old Hawraa Houmani to flee her village when she was nine months pregnant.
- [Trump says ‘Cuba is next’ target of US military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/trump-says-cuba-is-next-target-of-us-military/): Donald Trump publicly threatened Cuba with military attack while speaking at a Saudi investment conference.
- [How the US-Israel war on Iran unfolded in its first four weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/how-the-us-israel-war-on-iran-unfolded-in-its-first-four-weeks/): Al Jazeera revisits major military, political and economic developments that took place in first month of the conflict.
- ['Don't Want To Talk About It': Trump Reacts To Tiger Woods' Arrest, Calls Him 'Amazing Man'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/dont-want-to-talk-about-it-trump-reacts-to-tiger-woods-arrest-calls-him-amazing-man/): US President Donald Trump reacted to his long-term comrade Tiger Woods’ Range Rover crash, expressing his concern over the incident.
- [‘Cuba Is Next’: Trump Signals New Focus After Iran, Venezuela Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/cuba-is-next-trump-signals-new-focus-after-iran-venezuela-operations/): Donald Trump hints Cuba is next after Venezuela and Iran, floating friendly takeover and military options as Miguel Díaz Canel faces crisis and US pressure.
- [India Turns To Russia For Rs 2.38 Lakh Cr Military Upgrade; To Get More S-400s, Strike Drones, Guns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/india-turns-to-russia-for-rs-2-38-lakh-cr-military-upgrade-to-get-more-s-400s-strike-drones-guns/): For the Indian Army, Russia will provide air defence tracked system, armour-piercing tank ammunition, high-capacity radio relay system, Dhanush gun system and more.
- [From Tiger Woods To Tyson: 5 Sporting Icons Who Faced Prison Time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/from-tiger-woods-to-tyson-5-sporting-icons-who-faced-prison-time/): Over the years, several prominent athletes across disciplines have served prison sentences for a wide range of crimes.
- [Massive Blaze At Refinery Complex, US Fifth Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain After Strikes | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/massive-blaze-at-refinery-complex-us-fifth-fleet-headquarters-in-bahrain-after-strikes-watch/): Missile strikes ignite massive blaze at industrial facilities and US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, with towering flames engulfing the site.
- [Iran Vows ‘Heavy Price’ After Israel Strikes Nuclear, Steel Plants; Says ‘Attack Contradicts POTUS Deadline’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-vows-heavy-price-after-israel-strikes-nuclear-steel-plants-says-attack-contradicts-potus-deadline/): Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed airstrikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water plant and a uranium extraction facility in Yazd, under Operation “Rising Lion.”
- [Dubai, UAE News LIVE Updates: Emergency Alerts In Dubai As UAE Intercepts Incoming Missiles From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-emergency-alerts-in-dubai-as-uae-intercepts-incoming-missiles-from-iran/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Iran War News Today Updates: UAE intercepts Iran missiles and drones as Israel Iran war enters day 29.
- [Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Over 10 Explosions At US Bases In Bahrain; One Killed In Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-updates-over-10-explosions-at-us-bases-in-bahrain-one-killed-in-tel-aviv/): US-Israel-Iran War Latest News Updates Today: As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, US President Donald Trump said the American military was “decimating” Tehran.
- ['Strait Of Trump'? Here's Why Even The US President Can't Rename The Hormuz Artery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/strait-of-trump-heres-why-even-the-us-president-cant-rename-the-hormuz-artery/): Can any leader rename a global waterway? And if not, why does such rhetoric matter, especially in the throes of a war?
- [Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/intense-bombing-in-tehran-isfahan/): Black smoke is rising over Tehran and Isfahan after early morning US-Israeli airstrikes on the cities.
- [‘Tremendous Mistake’: Trump Threatens NATO Funding Cuts After Iran War Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/tremendous-mistake-trump-threatens-nato-funding-cuts-after-iran-war-snub/): Donald Trump expressed frustration over what he described as a lack of assistance from NATO partners in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Arrested Over 2025 Gen Z Protests, Day After Balen Shah Takes Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/ex-nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-arrested-over-2025-gen-z-protests-day-after-balen-shah-takes-office/): According to reports, the investigation commission led by Gauribahadur Karki declared Oli and Lekhak, among others, guilty of suppressing the Gen-Z movement on Bhadra 23 and 24. 
- [Tiger Woods arrested for suspected DUI after rolling his car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/tiger-woods-arrested-for-suspected-dui-after-rolling-his-car/): Police are charging professional golfer Tiger Woods with driving under the influence for a second time.
- ['Unless He Gives Up Territory': Rubio Slams Zelenskyy, Says US May Divert Ukraine Arms To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/unless-he-gives-up-territory-rubio-slams-zelenskyy-says-us-may-divert-ukraine-arms-to-iran/): Rubio accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of lying over Washington’s demands for Kyiv to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia.
- [Iran war live: Trump again slams NATO’s lack of support for war on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-war-live-trump-again-slams-natos-lack-of-support-for-war-on-tehran/): Iranian Red Crescent says more than 92,600 civilian units were damaged across the country in US-Israeli attacks.
- [Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/trump-says-us-israeli-war-on-iran-creating-a-new-middle-east/): Donald Trump told a Saudi investment conference that the Middle East will soon be free from Iranian “nuclear blackmail.”
- [One Killed, Several Injured In Iranian Missile Attack On Israel's Tel Aviv As War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/one-killed-several-injured-in-iranian-missile-attack-on-israels-tel-aviv-as-war-escalates/): A 60-year-old man was identified as the deceased after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv on Friday evening, after Israeli strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites.
- [‘Fingers on the trigger’ for military intervention, Houthis warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/fingers-on-the-trigger-for-military-intervention-houthis-warn/): The Houthis have warned that they are ready for direct military intervention in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Houthis warn ‘fingers on the trigger’ as US-Israel war on Iran continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/houthis-warn-fingers-on-the-trigger-as-us-israel-war-on-iran-continues/): The Iran-aligned Yemeni group have the ability to target key shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula.
- [Rescue workers rush to save lives after south Tehran missile strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/rescue-workers-rush-to-save-lives-after-south-tehran-missile-strike/): Iranian rescue workers have been pulling survivors and bodies out of a building after a missile strike on south Tehran.
- [Big US Setback: 10 Troops Injured, Multiple Aircraft Damaged In Iranian Attack On Saudi Air Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/big-us-setback-10-troops-injured-multiple-aircraft-damaged-in-iranian-attack-on-saudi-air-base/): The injured US troops were inside a building on the base when the attack took place, which damaged several American refuelling aircraft, officials said.
- ['Strait Of Trump, I Mean Hormuz': US President Takes Jibe At Iran As War Rages On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/strait-of-trump-i-mean-hormuz-us-president-takes-jibe-at-iran-as-war-rages-on/): The US President jokingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the ‘Strait of Trump’ as he assured that America is achieving its military objectives in the Iran war.
- [What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/what-is-the-taco-trade-and-are-investors-profiting-amid-war-on-iran/): Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called ‘TACO traders’ attempt to capitalise.
- [Oyarzabal double seals Spain win against Serbia in World Cup warm-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/oyarzabal-double-seals-spain-win-against-serbia-in-world-cup-warm-up/): Spain enjoy a comfortable night as Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice in 3-0 win against Serbia in warm-up for World Cup 2026.
- [Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/tiger-woods-charged-with-dui-after-rollover-crash-in-florida/): Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene of car crash in which he struck another vehicle.
- [Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Claims Army Chief Asim Munir 'Architect' Of US-Iran Peace Bid | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-claims-army-chief-asim-munir-architect-of-us-iran-peace-bid-exclusive-details/): Sharif praised the ‘crucial role’ of General Asim Munir in navigating the backchannels between Washington, Tehran, and the Gulf capitals
- [Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israel-launches-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-as-iran-warns-of-retaliation/): Uranium facility, steel plants and heavy water complex among targets hit as IRGC warns of escalation.
- [Grieving Iranian mother tells UN about children before school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/grieving-iranian-mother-tells-un-about-children-before-school-attack/): An Iranian mother told the UN Human Right’s Council about the last time she saw her children alive.
- [Mexico’s navy searches for two missing boats involved in Cuba aid convoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/mexicos-navy-searches-for-two-missing-boats-involved-in-cuba-aid-convoy/): The Nuestra America Convoy said that the sailboats were led by ‘experienced sailors’ with access to safety equipment.
- [Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/guns-in-the-streets-as-us-israel-intensify-month-long-attacks-across-iran/): A senior IRGC official in Tehran told state television that children over 12 can join armed patrols and checkpoints.
- [Elon Musk Participated In Trump-PM Modi Call On Iran Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/elon-musk-participated-in-trump-pm-modi-call-on-iran-conflict-report/): Elon Musk joined the call between PM Modi and Trump on Tuesday on the Iran war, although it was unclear why he was on the call or whether he spoke.
- [Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 Amid Energy Crisis Due To Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/russia-to-ban-gasoline-exports-from-april-1-amid-energy-crisis-due-to-iran-war/): Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday instructed the energy ​ministry to draft a resolution banning gasoline exports from April 1.
- ['Iran Objectives Could Be Met Without Ground Troops': Rubio Walks Back Escalation Amid Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-objectives-could-be-met-without-ground-troops-rubio-walks-back-escalation-amid-talks/): Rubio stressed that most US objectives in Iran are ahead of schedule and could be met without ground troops, adding that they were being deployed for multiple contingencies.
- [Off-duty London police officer filmed ‘intimidating’ Al Jazeera journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/off-duty-london-police-officer-filmed-intimidating-al-jazeera-journalists/): An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was among a group filmed confronting Al Jazeera journalists.
- [Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/smoke-rises-over-beirut-suburbs-after-massive-israeli-airstrike/): Smoke rose over the skyline of Beirut following airstrikes as Israel continued to escalate its war on Hezbollah.
- [Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/drone-reveals-extent-of-iranian-missile-damage-in-israeli-city-of-arad/): Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage in Arad days after an Iranian missile attack.
- [Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israel-attacks-major-industrial-and-nuclear-sites-in-iran/): Smoke was seen rising from Iran’s Arak heavy-water plant following Israeli air strikes on key infrastructure.
- [House Republicans shoot down bill that would pay federal airport workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/house-republicans-shoot-down-bill-that-would-pay-federal-airport-workers/): White House memo says Trump has instructed DHS to pay federal airport workers as long lines snarl travel.
- [How important are the Gulf economies to the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/how-important-are-the-gulf-economies-to-the-world/): Impact of US-Israeli war on Iran poses serious risks beyond energy sector.
- ['Only GHQ Policy': Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman Torches Pakistan’s Foreign Policy In Scathing Critique | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/only-ghq-policy-maulana-fazl-ur-rehman-torches-pakistans-foreign-policy-in-scathing-critique-exclusive-details/): The JUI-F Chief questioned whether a country ‘under siege’ and struggling with its own internal stability is in any position to arbitrate a global conflict
- ['Wait And See': IRGC Tells Employees Of US-Israel Linked Firms To Leave After Nuclear Sites Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/wait-and-see-irgc-tells-employees-of-us-israel-linked-firms-to-leave-after-nuclear-sites-hit/): The IRGC ordered employees of firms linked to the US and Israel to evacuate after Israel bombed a heavy water reactor and a uranium enrichment facility.
- [US diplomat Marco Rubio denounces settler violence, tolls in Hormuz strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-diplomat-marco-rubio-denounces-settler-violence-tolls-in-hormuz-strait/): Rubio reiterated President Donald Trump’s call for other countries to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Rubio: US expects Iran war to end in ‘weeks, not months’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/rubio-us-expects-iran-war-to-end-in-weeks-not-months/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US expects its military operation in Iran to conclude in weeks, not months.
- [Canada’s Bill C-12 an ‘attack on refugee, migrant rights’: Advocates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/canadas-bill-c-12-an-attack-on-refugee-migrant-rights-advocates/): Rights groups say new law restricting asylum will put thousands ‘at risk of persecution, violence and precarity’.
- [US Palestinian activist says FBI foiled assassination plot against her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/us-palestinian-activist-says-fbi-foiled-assassination-plot-against-her/): US law enforcement say man was arrested for plotting Molotov cocktail attack against activist Nerdeen Kiswani.
- ['Trump Getting Bored With Iran': White House Divided On President's Claims Of Victory In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/trump-getting-bored-with-iran-white-house-divided-on-presidents-claims-of-victory-in-iran/): Some White House officials have expressed frustrations about Trump’s premature claims of a victory in Iran, calling them “mostly hyperbole” as the war continues.
- [Israel Bombs Iran's Heavy Water Reactor, Uranium Enrichment Facility; Tehran Warns Of Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israel-bombs-irans-heavy-water-reactor-uranium-enrichment-facility-tehran-warns-of-retaliation/): The Israeli military confirmed that it struck Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor and a uranium enrichment facility in Arkadan after warning to “escalate and expand” its attacks.
- [How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/how-close-is-the-us-to-a-quagmire-in-iran/): The US has a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran, but what does the military reality show?
- [West Asia Peace Bid: Is Pakistan Using Egypt Connection To Mask Strategic Isolation? | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/west-asia-peace-bid-is-pakistan-using-egypt-connection-to-mask-strategic-isolation-exclusive-details/): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has held a high-level telephonic conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, Dr Badr Abdelatty
- [Marco Rubio Says Allies Act 'Tough' Against US In Public, Cosy Up In Secret: 'I Never Get That'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/marco-rubio-says-allies-act-tough-against-us-in-public-cosy-up-in-secret-i-never-get-that/): Rubio said that US allies have always expressed appreciation of US action, particularly in Venezuela and Sudan, behind closed doors, despite their public comments.
- [LIVE: Spain vs Serbia – World Cup 2026 friendly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/live-spain-vs-serbia-world-cup-2026-friendly/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [FBI director Kash Patel’s emails, photos hacked by Iran-linked group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/fbi-director-kash-patels-emails-photos-hacked-by-iran-linked-group/): The vigilante group Handala Hack Team said that it had successfully gained access to Patel’s personal email account.
- [Israelis question Lebanon war as opposition grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/israelis-question-lebanon-war-as-opposition-grows/): Growing opposition within Israel is raising questions about the government’s military strategy in southern Lebanon.
- [Iran’s football team honours children killed in Minab school airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/irans-football-team-honours-children-killed-in-minab-school-airstrike/): Iranian football players laid backpacks on a football pitch in Turkey to pay tribute to the children killed in a US-Isra
- [‘Down With US And Israel’: People Of Kharg Island Chant Slogans Amid Trump’s Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/down-with-us-and-israel-people-of-kharg-island-chant-slogans-amid-trumps-threats/): Iranians form a human chain on Hormuz Island amid Gulf tensions, denouncing the USA and Israel as threats loom over the Strait of Hormuz and vital Kharg Island.
- [Iran-Linked Hackers Leak FBI Chief Kash Patel's Email, Leak Photos And Documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-linked-hackers-leak-fbi-chief-kash-patels-email-leak-photos-and-documents/): A US Justice Department official confirmed that Patel’s email had been compromised and said the material circulating online appeared to be authentic.
- [Meet the children left without parents under El Salvador’s emergency decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/meet-the-children-left-without-parents-under-el-salvadors-emergency-decree/): As El Salvador’s state of emergency turns four years old, families warn of the toll of the mass arrests on children.
- [Russia declares protagonist of Oscar-winning documentary a ‘foreign agent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/russia-declares-protagonist-of-oscar-winning-documentary-a-foreign-agent/): The teacher had spent two years documenting pro-war propaganda at a school before smuggling footage out of Russia.
- [Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/norway-to-add-more-than-11bn-to-defence-budget-over-10-years/): Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.
- [Nixon to Trump: Pakistan’s long record as backchannel between rival powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/nixon-to-trump-pakistans-long-record-as-backchannel-between-rival-powers/): Islamabad reprises its role as diplomatic broker as US and Iran edge closer to wider confrontation.
- [Lebanon faces ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ under Israeli assault: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/lebanon-faces-humanitarian-catastrophe-under-israeli-assault-un/): Displaced Lebanese families ‘living in constant fear’ under Israeli bombardment, warns UN Refugee Agency official.
- [Only One-Third Of Iran’s Missile Arsenal Destroyed By US So Far: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/only-one-third-of-irans-missile-arsenal-destroyed-by-us-so-far-report/): US intel contradicts Donald Trump, saying Iran retains significant missile and drone firepower despite Operation Epic Fury, strikes on Diego Garcia and attacks on UAE.
- [Saudi Arabia Pivots To Ukraine For Defence As Pakistan Fails To Deliver On Security Pledges | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/saudi-arabia-pivots-to-ukraine-for-defence-as-pakistan-fails-to-deliver-on-security-pledges-exclusive-details/): News18 has learnt that Riyadh is increasingly disillusioned with Islamabad’s ‘diplomatic-only’ approach following Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Gulf targets
- [Gulf Countries Take Strict Action, Arrest Dozens Over Sharing Fake Iran War Videos Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/gulf-countries-take-strict-action-arrest-dozens-over-sharing-fake-iran-war-videos-online/): Iran and Gulf states tighten digital crackdowns as IRGC linked Basij Cyberspace Organisation runs Iranian Influence Operation Team pushing Netanyahu death hoax.
- [Iranians Believe They Have 'Upper Hand' By Blocking Strait of Hormuz: Iran Expert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iranians-believe-they-have-upper-hand-by-blocking-strait-of-hormuz-iran-expert/): Expert warns US Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz and Bab al Mandab could hit Gulf infrastructure and Israel, crippling energy markets and Qatar gas for years.
- [Iran Football Team Holds Children’s Schoolbags During Anthem To Honour Minab School Victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-football-team-holds-childrens-schoolbags-during-anthem-to-honour-minab-school-victims/): Iran National Football Team holds schoolbags during anthem to honor children killed in US Israeli bombing of Minab school, turning the match into national mourning.
- [Two Chinese Ships Forced To Turn Back At Strait Of Hormuz Despite Iran's Assurances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/two-chinese-ships-forced-to-turn-back-at-strait-of-hormuz-despite-irans-assurances/): The vessels, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both Hong Kong-flagged and operated by China’s state-owned COSCO, have been stuck in the Gulf since the war broke.
- [Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/saudi-uae-iraq-can-three-pipelines-help-oil-escape-strait-of-hormuz/): Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.
- [‘Raising 10 red flags’: Is Israel’s army exhausted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/raising-10-red-flags-is-israels-army-exhausted/): After years of regional forever wars, Israel’s chief of staff warns the army is on the brink of collapse.
- ['Too Optimistic': US VP Vance Tells Netanyahu Israel's Assessments For Toppling Iran Regime Not Realistic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/too-optimistic-us-vp-vance-tells-netanyahu-israels-assessments-for-toppling-iran-regime-not-realistic/): Trump delays Iran strikes to April 6 after Tehran allows oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, as Vance warns Netanyahu regime change hopes are unrealistic.
- [France Announces Global ‘No Money for Terror’ Summit At G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Here's What It Is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/france-announces-global-no-money-for-terror-summit-at-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-heres-what-it-is/): The upcoming summit represents a critical escalation in the global fight against the lifelines of terrorist groups
- [Iran’s New Supreme Leader In 'Full Health', Absence Linked To Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/irans-new-supreme-leader-in-full-health-absence-linked-to-security-concerns/): Ali Bahraini says Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in full health and leading Iran, despite public absence after Ali Khamenei killing and injuries in US Israel strikes.
- [Nepal’s new PM gives message to nation in rap, ahead of swearing in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/nepals-new-pm-gives-message-to-nation-in-rap-ahead-of-swearing-in/): Nepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has been sworn in as PM after his party’s landslide election win.
- [Iran expert says US ground invasion could cause a global economic meltdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-expert-says-us-ground-invasion-could-cause-a-global-economic-meltdown/): Ali Vaez says the US and Iran have reached a stalemate where further escalation would likely lead to catastrophe.
- [Qatari PM and US officials discuss strategic ties amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/qatari-pm-and-us-officials-discuss-strategic-ties-amid-iran-war/): The meeting reviewed the ‘close strategic cooperation’ between Doha and Washington, Qatar’s foreign ministry said.
- [‘If Eliminated, No One Left To Talk’: Why Iran FM, Speaker Was Dropped From Israel’s Hit List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/if-eliminated-no-one-left-to-talk-why-iran-fm-speaker-was-dropped-from-israels-hit-list/): Israel grants brief temporary immunity to Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Ghalibaf after Pakistan mediation as Iran and US pursue tense ceasefire and nuclear talks.
- [Iran Embassy Shares Note Of Thanks To Indian Children For ‘Love-Filled’ Gift To Minab School Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/iran-embassy-shares-note-of-thanks-to-indian-children-for-love-filled-gift-to-minab-school-students/): Iranian Embassy in New Delhi thanks Indian children for piggy bank donations to Minab School in Iran, hit by US and Israel airstrike, calling it a gift of kindness.
- [Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/pilots-of-firefighting-helicopter-survive-crash-in-south-africa/): Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.
- [‘We will no longer stand by’: Austria plans social media ban for under-14s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/we-will-no-longer-stand-by-austria-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-14s/): Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.
- [France calls IOC sex testing a ‘step backwards’ while Trump praises move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/france-calls-ioc-sex-testing-a-step-backwards-while-trump-praises-move/): Transgender women athletes now excluded from female events at the Olympics after IOC agrees new eligibility policy.
- [Ukraine announces ‘mutually beneficial’ defence deal with Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-announces-mutually-beneficial-defence-deal-with-saudi-arabia/): Kyiv, which has built expertise on how to counter drones, seals pact amid Iran war.
- ['Not There To Make Them Happy': Marco Rubio Strikes Defiant Tone Ahead Of G7 Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/27/not-there-to-make-them-happy-marco-rubio-strikes-defiant-tone-ahead-of-g7-talks/): Rubio’s comments came hours after Trump slammed NATO allies for failing to support the United States and Israel in their war with Iran.
- [Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pentagon-readies-for-weeks-of-us-ground-operations-in-iran-report/): Uncertainty looms over Trump’s approval of the Pentagon’s plans for limited ground operations in Iran’s strategic regions.
- [Dozens detained in Tel Aviv as anti-war protest turns violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/dozens-detained-in-tel-aviv-as-anti-war-protest-turns-violent/): Police in Tel Aviv dispersed protesters opposing the US-Israeli war on Iran on Saturday. Up to 18 people were arrested.
- [5 Killed After US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Port Near Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/5-killed-after-us-israeli-strikes-hit-iranian-port-near-strait-of-hormuz/): US Israeli strikes hit an Iranian port near the Strait of Hormuz killing at least five as tensions rise around the vital global oil shipping route.
- [‘Remember These Criminals’: Iran Names US Officers Who Ordered Tomahawk Attack At Minab School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/remember-these-criminals-iran-names-us-officers-who-ordered-tomahawk-attack-at-minab-school/): Iran’s embassies in India, South Africa and Nigeria shared images of US officers – Leigh R Tate, commanding officer, and Jeffrey E York, executive officer – of the USS Spruance.
- [Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistan-hosts-top-saudi-turkish-egyptian-diplomats-over-war-in-iran/): Talks are under way in Islamabad, as the Pakistani government acts as mediator between the US and Iran.
- [Living in the dark: Gaza’s struggle for electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/living-in-the-dark-gazas-struggle-for-electricity/): War has shattered Gaza’s power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points.
- [Analyst says that Iran’s interest is in an extended war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/analyst-says-that-irans-interest-is-in-an-extended-war/): Rob Geist-Pinfold, says that the United States has an interest in ending the war while Tehran is likely to prolong it.
- [Belgium thrash USA 5-2; Mexico vs Portugal ends 0-0 in football friendlies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/belgium-thrash-usa-5-2-mexico-vs-portugal-ends-0-0-in-football-friendlies/): A man died after falling from the stands at Azteca Stadium, where Mexico hosted Portugal with Ronaldo missing the match.
- [Toddler rescued after US-Israeli strike on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/toddler-rescued-after-us-israeli-strike-on-iran/): Rescue teams from the Iranian Red Crescent rescued a toddler from a destroyed building after a US-Israeli strike.
- [Thick plumes of smoke rise over Iraq’s Mosul after strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/thick-plumes-of-smoke-rise-over-iraqs-mosul-after-strikes/): Thick plumes of smoke rise over Mosul after air strikes targeted sites belonging to Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces.
- [‘Trump has to open the Strait of Hormuz’ with ground forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/trump-has-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz-with-ground-forces/): Kenneth Katzman says US war objectives in Iran that cannot be met with air power can be met with a ground invasion.
- [Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP to become youngest F1 title leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/kimi-antonelli-wins-japanese-gp-to-become-youngest-f1-title-leader/): The 19-year-old Mercedes driver’s historic championship accomplishment came after he won his second F1 race in a row.
- [Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on UAE, Bahrain aluminium facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/irans-irgc-claims-attacks-on-uae-bahrain-aluminium-facilities/): Iran targets Aluminium Bahrain, Emirates Global Aluminium in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure.
- [Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/lebanese-resident-stays-behind-with-pet-monkey-despite-evacuation-orders/): A Lebanese man has refused to leave Tyre in southern Lebanon, staying with his pet monkey despite evacuation orders.
- [From India To Venezuela: How Hormuz Tensions Are Disrupting Global Fuel Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/from-india-to-venezuela-how-hormuz-tensions-are-disrupting-global-fuel-markets/): West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz closure disrupt energy, prompting India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Venezuela to adopt sharp fuel and power measures.
- [Two Vessels Per Day: Iran Nods To Transit Of 20 Pakistani-Flagged Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/two-vessels-per-day-iran-nods-to-transit-of-20-pakistani-flagged-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran allows 20 Pakistani flagged ships daily through Strait of Hormuz, as Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi push dialogue amid Iran US Israel conflict and energy crisis.
- [Israel Adesanya knocked out by Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night in Seattle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/israel-adesanya-knocked-out-by-joe-pyfer-at-ufc-fight-night-in-seattle/): Former two-time champion loses his fourth straight bout after being stopped by Pyfer in the second round.
- [‘Deeply Grateful’: PM Modi Thanks Gulf Countries For Helping Indians Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/deeply-grateful-pm-modi-thanks-gulf-countries-for-helping-indians-amid-west-asia-crisis/): PM Modi said Gulf countries have provided all necessary help and facilities to Indian citizens during the crisis.
- [US Plans Targeted Ground Operations In Iran, Eyes Raids Near Hormuz, Capturing Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/us-plans-targeted-ground-operations-in-iran-eyes-raids-near-hormuz-capturing-kharg-island/): The Pentagon is preparing contingency plans for limited ground operations in Iran, including possible raids near the Strait of Hormuz and the capture of Kharg Island.
- [‘People Were All Over Road’: Eyewitnesses Recount Horror As Car Ploughs Into Pedestrians In Derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/people-were-all-over-road-eyewitnesses-recount-horror-as-car-ploughs-into-pedestrians-in-derby/): The incident took place at around 9:30 PM on Saturday (local time) in the Friar Gate area of the city when a black Suzuki Swift car rammed into the crowd.
- [Sabalenka defeats Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/sabalenka-defeats-gauff-to-win-second-straight-miami-open-title/): World number one Aryna Sabalenka edges Coco Gauff in a tense three-set final to claim the ‘Sunshine Double’ in Florida.
- [Iran Agrees To Conditional Mediation With US, Seeks Immediate Halt To Attacks, Future Assurance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-agrees-to-conditional-mediation-with-us-seeks-immediate-halt-to-attacks-future-assurance/): Iran has conditionally agreed to join mediation with the United States, seeking immediate cessation of attacks and concrete security guarantees, according to sources.
- [Peace Talks Or Optics? Pakistan Seeks Global Relevance With US-Iran Mediation Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/peace-talks-or-optics-pakistan-seeks-global-relevance-with-us-iran-mediation-bid/): As per sources, Islamabad is trying to boost its global image and regain relevance, especially as it faces economic challenges and political instability.
- [Born A Royal, Died Alone In A Hotel Room: Tragic Story Of Iran’s Youngest Princess](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/born-a-royal-died-alone-in-a-hotel-room-tragic-story-of-irans-youngest-princess/): Princess Leila Pahlavi, exiled Iranian royal, battled depression and illness. An investigation concluded that she had taken a lethal quantity of barbiturates.
- [What happens in the occupied West Bank under the shadow of the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/what-happens-in-the-occupied-west-bank-under-the-shadow-of-the-iran-war/): Since Israel went to war with Iran, settler violence in the occupied West Bank has surged.
- [‘I Hate Successful Guys’: Trump Says He 'Always Likes To Hang Around With Losers' To Feel Better](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/i-hate-successful-guys-trump-says-he-always-likes-to-hang-around-with-losers-to-feel-better/): Trump was asked what he believes is missing in global leadership, to which he answered that the world is missing “winning” as a key leadership trait.
- [3 Dead, Many Injured As Massive Fire Engulfs Building In North China's Shanxi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/3-dead-many-injured-as-massive-fire-engulfs-building-in-north-chinas-shanxi/): Three people were killed and 23 others injured, nine critically, after a fire broke out in a building in Taiyuan, north China’s Shanxi Province on Saturday evening.
- [Indian LPG Tankers ‘Jag Vasant’ And ‘Pine Gas’ Reach Ports After Hormuz Clearance; 2 More En Route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/indian-lpg-tankers-jag-vasant-and-pine-gas-reach-ports-after-hormuz-clearance-2-more-en-route/): Officials said both ships ‘Jag Vasant’ And ‘Pine Gas’ navigated the strait by closely tracking the Iranian coastline on routes approved by Tehran.
- [Sri Lanka Thanks India For 38,000 MT Emergency Fuel Aid: ‘Relationships Tested In Crisis…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/sri-lanka-thanks-india-for-38000-mt-emergency-fuel-aid-relationships-tested-in-crisis/): The fuel aid also followed discussions between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, as the island nation faced shortages linked to disruptions caused by the Iran war.
- [Russia Took Satellite Images Of US Air Base In Saudi Before Iranian Strike: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/russia-took-satellite-images-of-us-air-base-in-saudi-before-iranian-strike-zelenskyy/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleges Russia used satellites to aid Iran in striking Prince Sultan Air Base and other US linked sites, warning this benefits Moscow amid Middle East tensions.
- [Pakistan To Host Key US-Iran Mediation Talks; Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian Diplomats To Attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistan-to-host-key-us-iran-mediation-talks-saudi-turkish-egyptian-diplomats-to-attend/): Pakistan is hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks aimed at de-escalating the Iran war.
- ['No Kings' Protests Draw Millions In US, Europe Against Donald Trump's Policies, Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/no-kings-protests-draw-millions-in-us-europe-against-donald-trumps-policies-iran-war/): Millions of people participated in “No Kings” protests across the US and abroad opposing Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the ongoing war in Iran.
- [Several Injured After Car Rams Into Pedestrians In England's Derby, Driver Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/several-injured-after-car-rams-into-pedestrians-in-englands-derby-driver-held/): Several people were injured in the incident and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital.
- [As war on Iran enters second month, Yemen’s Houthis open new front](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/as-war-on-iran-enters-second-month-yemens-houthis-open-new-front/): The Yemeni group pledges more attacks on Israel as fears mount that the worsening conflict will spiral out of control.
- [3,500 US Troops Deployed In West Asia: Can Elite Marines From 24th MEU Break Iranian Sea Blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/3500-us-troops-deployed-in-west-asia-can-elite-marines-from-24th-meu-break-iranian-sea-blockade/): The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a ‘Special Operations Capable’ force specifically engineered for the high-stakes environment of the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea
- [US’ Key Surveillance Aircraft Damaged In Iranian Strike On Saudi’s Prince Sultan Air Base: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/us-key-surveillance-aircraft-damaged-in-iranian-strike-on-saudis-prince-sultan-air-base-report/): Iran strikes Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, damaging a US E 3 Sentry, injuring 12 American Service Members.
- [Iran war live: Tehran warns US, Israeli universities; Houthis fire missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-war-live-tehran-warns-us-israeli-universities-houthis-fire-missiles/): Antiwar protesters rally in Tel Aviv and US cities, as attacks kill a family of four in Iran’s Bushehr province.
- [Key moments in first month of US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/key-moments-in-first-month-of-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): One month after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the conflict has escalated across the Middle East.
- [Vice President JD Vance tops CPAC’s straw poll to be US president in 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/vice-president-jd-vance-tops-cpacs-straw-poll-to-be-us-president-in-2028/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, made advances in this year’s informal poll about who might succeed Trump.
- [Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/pakistan-secures-iran-deal-to-send-20-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Islamabad’s diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.
- [Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/reza-pahlavi-pledges-to-make-iran-great-again-at-2026-cpac-conference/): Iranian opposition leader calls on Trump administration to ‘stay the course’ as the US and Israel wage war on Iran.
- [Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/air-strikes-in-iraq-kill-three-pmf-fighters-two-police/): Iraq turning into ‘expanding battleground’ in war, which began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- [Could Ukraine’s drone expertise serve Gulf countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/could-ukraines-drone-expertise-serve-gulf-countries/): Gulf nations seek new defence partnerships as Iran war escalates.
- [Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/kuwait-airport-hit-by-iranian-drone-strikes/): Thick, black smoke rose from Kuwait International Airport Saturday after suspected Iranian drone strikes caused damage.
- [Missiles hit southern Israeli city of Eilat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/missiles-hit-southern-israeli-city-of-eilat/): Israeli social media posts show a strike in the Israeli city of Eilat.
- [Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/palestine-action-supporters-arrested-as-londons-met-police-reverse-policy/): Arrests come days after force announced U-turn, saying that despite High Court ruling, ‘terror’ ban remains in place.
- [US Deploys 3,500 Marines To Middle East After Iran's Warning Against Troop Build-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-deploys-3500-marines-to-middle-east-after-irans-warning-against-troop-build-up/): US boosts Middle East buildup as 3,500 marines and sailors arrive on USS Tripoli, with more troops considered to expand options in the conflict with Iran.
- [Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/photos-no-kings-protests-erupt-across-the-us-with-a-minnesota-focus/): Saturday’s rallies mark the third round of ‘No Kings’ protests since President Trump took office for a second term.
- [Hundreds of thousands march through London in stand against the far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/hundreds-of-thousands-march-through-london-in-stand-against-the-far-right/): Crowds gather in London for what organisers say is the largest anti-far-right march in British history.
- [The 2026 West Asia War: A 'Who’s Who' As Yemen Joins The Regional Conflagration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/the-2026-west-asia-war-a-whos-who-as-yemen-joins-the-regional-conflagration/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels have officially abandoned their ‘strategic patience’ and launched a ballistic missile barrage at southern Israel
- [France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/france-opens-probe-into-suspected-attack-on-bank-of-america-in-paris/): Police arrest suspect before setting off explosive device outside US bank’s headquarters.
- [As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/as-war-rages-iranian-politicians-push-for-exit-from-nuclear-weapons-treaty/): While US-Israeli attacks hit key infrastructure, hardliners demand withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- [15 US Troops Wounded In Iran's High-Stakes Missile Assault On Saudi Airbase: Will West Asia War Widen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/15-us-troops-wounded-in-irans-high-stakes-missile-assault-on-saudi-airbase-will-west-asia-war-widen/): The White House has issued a stern condemnation, describing the strike as a ‘reckless and unacceptable escalation’
- [US Denies Iran’s Dubai Hideout Strike Claim, Calls It ‘Manufacturing Lies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-denies-irans-dubai-hideout-strike-claim-calls-it-manufacturing-lies/): CENTCOM denies Iran IRGC claims of striking US hideouts in Dubai with 500 casualties, calling them misinformation amid rising regional tension and information warfare.
- [One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/one-month-in-disapproval-high-but-us-lawmakers-take-no-action-on-iran-war/): Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched despite public polling showing dismay over war, petrol prices.
- [Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/three-journalists-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-marked-press-car-in-lebanon/): Lebanon’s president condemns ‘blatant crime’, as Israeli strikes kill more journalists.
- [Israeli forces intensify attacks on Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/israeli-forces-intensify-attacks-on-beirut/): Israeli forces launched renewed attacks in southern Beirut, as the UN warns of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe.
- [Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/senegal-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-title-being-awarded-to-morocco/): Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-signs-air-defence-deals-with-uae-qatar-on-gulf-tour/): Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.
- [Iran's IRGC Claims Strike On US F-16 Fighter Jet Over Southern Fars Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/irans-irgc-claims-strike-on-us-f-16-fighter-jet-over-southern-fars-province-2/): IRGC claims its air defence hit a United States F 16 fighter jet south of Fars province in southern Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions.
- [Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline To Bypass Hormuz Hits Full Capacity As Oil Flow Shifts To Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/saudi-arabias-pipeline-to-bypass-hormuz-hits-full-capacity-as-oil-flow-shifts-to-red-sea/): Saudi Arabia maximizes East West pipeline to 7 million barrels per day, rerouting exports via Yanbu to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global oil flows.
- ['We Had To Run To Save Our Lives': Trump Claims Iranian Attack On US Aircraft Carrier From ‘17 Angles’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/we-had-to-run-to-save-our-lives-trump-claims-iranian-attack-on-us-aircraft-carrier-from-17-angles/): Donald Trump claims Iran attacked USS Gerald R Ford from 17 angles, but Pentagon dismisses his account, citing no evidence amid the West Asia crisis.
- [US Nears Iran War Goals, Trump To Continue Operations Briefly, Says JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-nears-iran-war-goals-trump-to-continue-operations-briefly-says-jd-vance/): JD Vance says the United States has met most military objectives in Iran but operations will briefly continue as Donald Trump seeks lasting stability after withdrawal.
- [‘Welcome To Hell’: Iran’s Daily Warns Against US Ground Invasion, Says ‘Troops Will Leave In Coffin’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/welcome-to-hell-irans-daily-warns-against-us-ground-invasion-says-troops-will-leave-in-coffin/): Tehran Times says ‘Welcome To Hell’ as US mulls 10000 troop deployment near Iran amid Israel strikes on Tehran and Beirut and threats of wider regional retaliation.
- [Iran's IRGC Claims Strike On US F-16 Fighter Jet Over Southern Fars Province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/irans-irgc-claims-strike-on-us-f-16-fighter-jet-over-southern-fars-province/): Post Content
- ['He Would Be Kissing My A**': Trump Mocks Saudi Crown Prince, Then Showers Praise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/he-would-be-kissing-my-a-trump-mocks-saudi-crown-prince-then-showers-praise/): Donald Trump sparks awkward moment at Saudi forum with jibe then praise for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while vowing to curb Iran and protect Saudi Arabia.
- [A Month Of Fire: How The US-Israel Vs Iran Conflict Has Redrawn The Global Map In 30 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/a-month-of-fire-how-the-us-israel-vs-iran-conflict-has-redrawn-the-global-map-in-30-days/): What began as a targeted ‘decapitation’ strike by Israeli and US forces—resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—has expanded into a multidimensional regional conflict
- [At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/at-least-22-migrants-die-off-greece-after-6-days-at-sea/): Survivors tell authorities the bodies of those who died were thrown overboard by people smugglers.
- [Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/morocco-claims-afcon-case-closed-despite-senegal-appeals-to-caf-and-cas/): Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.
- [‘Conduct Doesn’t Represent IDF’: Israel Orders Probe After Journalist Alleges Assault By Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/conduct-doesnt-represent-idf-israel-orders-probe-after-journalist-alleges-assault-by-soldiers/): IDF probes West Bank incident after journalist Jeremy Diamond alleges Israeli soldiers assaulted and detained his team.
- [Pakistan Backchannel? US-Iran Talks May Bypass Israel, Move To Karachi: Ex-IDF Intel Chief | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/pakistan-backchannel-us-iran-talks-may-bypass-israel-move-to-karachi-ex-idf-intel-chief-exclusive/): Former Israeli intelligence chief Amos Yadlin also pointed out that the war has significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear clock.
- [Israel Says Hezbollah Operative Posing As Journalist Eliminated In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/israel-says-hezbollah-operative-posing-as-journalist-eliminated-in-southern-lebanon/): IDF says it killed Hezbollah Radwan Force member Ali Hassan Shaib, accused of using Al Manar journalism as cover to aid militants in tense southern Lebanon.
- [Verstappen calls his Red Bull ‘undriveable’ after more F1 woes at Japan GP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/verstappen-calls-his-red-bull-undriveable-after-more-f1-woes-at-japan-gp/): Kimi Antonelli and George Russell claim a Mercedes 1-2 at Suzuka but Max Verstappen’s Red Bull struggles continue.
- [Iran warns neighbours not to let ‘enemies run the war’ from their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-warns-neighbours-not-to-let-enemies-run-the-war-from-their-land/): President Pezeshkian’s warning is the latest by Tehran to neighbours not to allow their territory to be used in the war.
- [Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/defending-champion-aryna-sabalenka-and-coco-gauff-meet-in-miami-open-final/): Sabalenka seeks tennis’s ‘Sunshine Double’, while Florida’s own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.
- [‘Don’t Let Our Enemies…’: Iran Warns Gulf Nations Amid US Troop Build-Up In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/dont-let-our-enemies-iran-warns-gulf-nations-amid-us-troop-build-up-in-west-asia/): Iranian President Pezeshkian has said Tehran will not launch preemptive attacks but warned of a “strong” response if the country’s infrastructure or economic centres are targeted.
- [‘Need To Ensure Freedom Of Navigation’: PM Modi Talks To Saudi Crown Prince Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/need-to-ensure-freedom-of-navigation-pm-modi-talks-to-saudi-crown-prince-amid-iran-war/): Narendra Modi and Mohammed bin Salman discuss West Asia conflict, attacks on energy infrastructure, maritime security, Strait of Hormuz, and Indian community welfare.
- [Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/diop-debut-for-morocco-adds-latest-twist-in-senegal-post-afcon-dispute/): Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
- [Former US defence chief says more war won’t bring peace to Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/former-us-defence-chief-says-more-war-wont-bring-peace-to-middle-east/): Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defence, says that there is no clear end to the war in Iran.
- [Iran footballers pay tribute to victims of school strike at start of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/iran-footballers-pay-tribute-to-victims-of-school-strike-at-start-of-war/): The Iran national team played for the first time since the Middle East conflict began, losing 2-1 to Nigeria.
- [At least 15 US troops wounded in Iran strike on Saudi airbase: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/at-least-15-us-troops-wounded-in-iran-strike-on-saudi-airbase-reports/): At least five soldiers are reported in serious condition following Iran attack that damaged refuelling aircraft.
- [Pakistan’s Naseem Shah under fire after criticism of politician’s PSL visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/pakistans-naseem-shah-under-fire-after-criticism-of-politicians-psl-visit/): Pakistan’s Naseem Shah under fire for slamming politician’s presence at start of closed-doors PSL game in Lahore.
- [New Front In West Asia War As Yemen’s Houthis Launch Missile At Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/new-front-in-west-asia-war-as-yemens-houthis-launch-missile-at-israel/): Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed their first strike on Israel since the start of the West Asia war, raising fears of a dangerous new front in the regional conflict.
- [US Congress Report Exposes Deep Terror Networks In Pakistan, Surge In Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-congress-report-exposes-deep-terror-networks-in-pakistan-surge-in-attacks/): According to the CRS, 12 of the 15 identified groups are listed as Foreign Terrorist Organisations under US law.
- [Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-4-as-deal-to-end-war-dims/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voices openness to diverting weapons to Kyiv to support the US attack on Iran.
- [How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/how-the-us-and-israel-are-making-the-islamic-republic-stronger/): The war is feeding into a theological narrative of martyrdom and sacrifice that is helping maintain the Islamic Republic
- [Protests in Yemen against US-Israeli attacks as Houthis warn of action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/protests-in-yemen-against-us-israeli-attacks-as-houthis-warn-of-action/): Protesters in Yemen took to the streets to voice support for Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon amid US and Israeli attacks.
- [Nepal’s ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/nepals-ex-pm-oli-detained-over-alleged-role-in-deadly-protest-crackdown/): New home minister says arrest of former leader is the ‘beginning of justice’.
- [Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/severe-floods-hit-makhachkala-capital-of-russias-dagestan-region/): Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.
- [The war on Iran faces a MAGA backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/the-war-on-iran-faces-a-maga-backlash/): A deep split in the MAGA movement threatens Trump’s Iran war.
- [India Denies Elon Musk Was Part Of Trump-Modi Call On West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/india-denies-elon-musk-was-part-of-trump-modi-call-on-west-asia-war/): Post Content
- [Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/tiger-woods-released-on-bail-hours-after-arrest-on-suspicion-of-dui/): US golfer arrested in relation to rollover crash in Florida that did not ⁠cause any significant injuries.
- [Trump On Hold? 3 Reasons Why Iran Isn't Picking Up The Phone For Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/trump-on-hold-3-reasons-why-iran-isnt-picking-up-the-phone-for-peace-talks/): The combination of indirect channels, mutual distrust & security concerns means that it can take much longer for mediators to get replies and for positions to be clarified
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 29 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-29-of-attacks/): Tensions continue to rise with Iran warning a ‘heavy price’ will be paid after Israeli air attacks.
- [Philippine transport strikers say Marcos Jr failing to control oil prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/philippine-transport-strikers-say-marcos-jr-failing-to-control-oil-prices/): Transport workers call on Philippines President Marcos Jr to focus on price caps and reining in oil companies.
- [US House passes bill funding Homeland Security amid shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/us-house-passes-bill-funding-homeland-security-amid-shutdown/): US House of Representatives passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
- [Two Indian LPG Carriers Get Iran's Nod To Depart Persian Gulf With Over 90,000 MT LPG | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/two-indian-lpg-carriers-get-irans-nod-to-depart-persian-gulf-with-over-90000-mt-lpg-exclusive/): The movement follows successful earlier transits by Indian LPG carriers, including Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, and Jag Vasant, despite challenging geopolitical conditions
- [‘Threatened With 250% Tariff’: Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/threatened-with-250-tariff-trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war/): The US President has consistently maintained that he played a pivotal role in de-escalating the conflict between India and Pakistan.
- [‘She left her body’: A mother’s fight against her daughter’s anorexia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/she-left-her-body-a-mothers-fight-against-her-daughters-anorexia/): When her daughter developed anorexia nervosa, Rita Orza faced a solitary struggle to help her child survive and recover.
- [White is hero and villain on England return, Germany’s Wirtz destroys Swiss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/28/white-is-hero-and-villain-on-england-return-germanys-wirtz-destroys-swiss/): Uruguay hold England at Wembley, Germany defeat Switzerland, and Netherlands beat Norway in pre-World Cup friendlies.
- [Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iraq-risks-arab-ties-as-iran-aligned-groups-strike-gulf-nations/): Joint Arab condemnation of cross-border attacks exposes Baghdad’s failure to control armed proxies on its soil.
- [Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/land-day-in-gaza-between-memory-and-the-fight-for-what-remains/): In Gaza, Land Day highlights transformation from historical land rights to survival under war, siege and displacement.
- [From Russia To Iran: How Donald Trump Is Rewriting The Rules Of The Global Oil Game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/from-russia-to-iran-how-donald-trump-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-the-global-oil-game/): Ever since Trump took over as US President, he has tried to capture oil supply, deny supply, seizing chokepoints, and controlling demand.
- [‘Unrealistic, Unreasonable’: Iran Rejects US 15-Point Plan To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/unrealistic-unreasonable-iran-rejects-us-15-point-plan-to-end-war/): Earlier Trump claimed that Iran had broadly agreed to United States’s conditions to end the West Asia conflict.
- [Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/did-israel-miscalculate-in-launching-the-war-on-iran/): Like in other conflicts, Israel launched the war on Iran together with the US without a realistic political plan.
- [‘This is a nightmare scenario if it escalates further.’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/this-is-a-nightmare-scenario-if-it-escalates-further/): Elisabeth Kendall says the Houthi attack on Israel demonstrated a willingness to carry out their threats
- [UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/un-peacekeeper-killed-in-southern-lebanon-as-israeli-invasion-intensifies/): Indonesian peacekeeper has been confirmed killed in artillery fire as Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon intensifies.
- [Is War Pushing Iran Closer To A Nuclear Bomb? Inside Tehran's Shifting Calculus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/is-war-pushing-iran-closer-to-a-nuclear-bomb-inside-tehrans-shifting-calculus/): The irony is that a war fought in part to prevent an Iranian nuclear programme may end up contributing to one
- [US Boots On Ground In Iran? Lessons From Iraq, Afghanistan Raise Doubts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-boots-on-ground-in-iran-lessons-from-iraq-afghanistan-raise-doubts/): The US is reportedly planning to deploy troops for targeted ground operations in Iran, including raids near the Strait of Hormuz and the possible seizure of Kharg Island.
- [Dramatic Video Reveals Collision Between American Airlines Jet & Black Hawk Helicopter That Killed 67](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/dramatic-video-reveals-collision-between-american-airlines-jet-black-hawk-helicopter-that-killed-67/): Video shows American Airlines Flight 5342 collide with a US Army Black Hawk near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 and spurring major safety reforms.
- [Crude And LPG Crisis: Why Air Transport Fails To Replace Ships In Global Fuel Supply Chains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/crude-and-lpg-crisis-why-air-transport-fails-to-replace-ships-in-global-fuel-supply-chains/): Air transport could deliver crude oil and LPG in hours, but safety risks, massive costs, and limited capacity make ships the only practical and economical option worldwide
- [Artemis II Launch: When And Where To Watch NASA’s Historic Moon Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/artemis-ii-launch-when-and-where-to-watch-nasas-historic-moon-mission/): NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the moon in over 50 years, launches April 1 from Kennedy Space Center.
- [Iran War: How Houthis Turned Yemen's Ports Into A $5.5 Billion War Machine | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iran-war-how-houthis-turned-yemens-ports-into-a-5-5-billion-war-machine-exclusive/): At the heart of this system are three critical ports—Hodeidah Port, Salif Port, and Ras Isa Port—which are firmly under Houthi control
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-31-of-attacks/): While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.
- [Displaced families in Sudan struggle as aid falls short](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/displaced-families-in-sudan-struggle-as-aid-falls-short/): WFP aid disruption in Sudan’s White Nile State leaves thousands of displaced families cut off.
- [Who Is Bilal Bin Saqib, The ‘Crypto Bro’ Shaping Trump’s Pakistan View?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/who-is-bilal-bin-saqib-the-crypto-bro-shaping-trumps-pakistan-view/): Pakistan’s adept use of crypto diplomacy, or “biplomacy” as Saqib called it, has strengthened the friendship between US President Donald Trump and Asim Munir.
- [Israel Wants US To Move Middle East Military Bases To Its Territory, Flags Security Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/israel-wants-us-to-move-middle-east-military-bases-to-its-territory-flags-security-risks/): Israel is offering its advanced air defence systems, including THAAD, Patriot and laser interceptors, along with intelligence-sharing capabilities, as part of the proposal.
- [Canada Audit Flags ‘98% Approvals’ For Indian Student Visas Amid Fraud Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/canada-audit-flags-98-approvals-for-indian-student-visas-amid-fraud-concerns/): Canada Auditor General flags Student Direct Stream for 98 percent Indian visa approvals, widespread fraud, weak enforcement, and sharp post 2023 decline in Indian students.
- [Land Day: What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/land-day-what-happened-in-palestine-on-march-30-1976/): Fifty years ago, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and over 100 were injured protesting Israel’s land confiscations.
- [Settlers burn vehicles in town near Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/settlers-burn-vehicles-in-town-near-hebron/): Video shows vehicles set on fire in the town of ad-Dhahiriya, near Hebron, during an attack by Israeli settlers.
- [Mohamed Salah warned against US move as MLS clubs eye Egyptian footballer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/mohamed-salah-warned-against-us-move-as-mls-clubs-eye-egyptian-footballer/): Egyptian official says Liverpool star will fade away if he opts for the MLS as San Diego FC owner welcomes compatriot.
- [Two Australian States Roll Out Free Transport As Iran War Pushes Fuel Prices Higher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/two-australian-states-roll-out-free-transport-as-iran-war-pushes-fuel-prices-higher/): Victoria, home to Melbourne and Tasmania said trams and buses will be free throughout April.
- [LeT Commander Arrested By Delhi Police Near Bangladesh Border After 2-Month Manhunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/let-commander-arrested-by-delhi-police-near-bangladesh-border-after-2-month-manhunt/): Shabbir Ahmed Lone was operating a Lashkar module from his hideout near Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- [Germany's Far-Right AfD Party Demands Withdrawal Of All US Troops From Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/germanys-far-right-afd-party-demands-withdrawal-of-all-us-troops-from-country/): Germany currently houses nearly 40,000 American troops, along with over a dozen major US military installations.
- [Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trump-says-irans-had-regime-change-as-he-describes-boatloads-of-oil/): US President Donald Trump says the US-Israeli war on Iran has effectively brought ‘regime change’.
- [Canadian YouTuber captures congestion of dozens of ships in Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/canadian-youtuber-captures-congestion-of-dozens-of-ships-in-hormuz-strait/): A Canadian activist captured dozens of oil tankers and cargo ships crowding the vital waterway.
- [‘We’re killing them, bro’: Israelis correct Iranian online streamer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/were-killing-them-bro-israelis-correct-iranian-online-streamer/): Iranian musician thanks young Israeli women for ‘saving’ Iran through US-Israeli air strikes.
- [By the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Palestinians lose most of their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/by-the-50th-anniversary-of-land-day-palestinians-lose-most-of-their-land/): Palestinians still face illegal Israeli settlement expansions, land seizures and restrictions on access to their land.
- [From War Zones To Campuses: How US-Israel-Iran Conflict Puts American Students In Crosshairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/from-war-zones-to-campuses-how-us-israel-iran-conflict-puts-american-students-in-crosshairs/): Iran said campuses affiliated with American institutions may become “legitimate targets” unless Washington formally condemns the attacks on Iranian Universities.
- [No Way Out? Why Donald Trump's Iran War Leaves Him With Two Bad Choices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/no-way-out-why-donald-trumps-iran-war-leaves-him-with-two-bad-choices/): What was expected to be a swift show of force has instead exposed a familiar problem—ending a war is often harder than starting one
- [Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/amnesty-warns-of-human-rights-risks-at-2026-world-cup/): Amnesty International says millions of fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the US face serious human rights risks.
- [Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/australia-to-halve-fuel-tax-as-global-energy-crisis-deepens/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel.
- [Fakhar Zaman charged with ball‑tampering by Pakistan board in PSL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/fakhar-zaman-charged-with-ball-tampering-by-pakistan-board-in-psl/): Pakistan Super League has been jolted by ball-tampering accusation against Zaman, which allegedly occurred on Sunday.
- [Mediation Without A Plan? Why Two-Day Islamabad Summit On US-Iran Talks Wrapped Up In A Single Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/mediation-without-a-plan-why-two-day-islamabad-summit-on-us-iran-talks-wrapped-up-in-a-single-day/): According to sources, Pakistan was unable to convince key regional players on how exactly such mediation between US and Iran would proceed.
- [Trump's Next Move Could Be Sending Military To Extract Uranium From Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trumps-next-move-could-be-sending-military-to-extract-uranium-from-iran-report/): Donald Trump weighs risky US military mission to seize enriched uranium from Iran sites like Isfahan and Natanz as Pentagon readies options and allies mediate talks.
- [Marco Bezzecchi wins USA MotoGP to extend perfect start to season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/marco-bezzecchi-wins-usa-motogp-to-extend-perfect-start-to-season/): The Italian wins his fifth straight Grand Prix to take control of the world championship standings after three rounds.
- [PHOTOS: Millions March In No Kings Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/photos-millions-march-in-no-kings-protests/): Millions joined “No Kings” protests across the United States and worldwide, opposing Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and the war in Iran.
- [CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/caf-general-secretary-quits-amid-afcon-final-controversy/): Veron Mosengo-Omba’s resignation follows the fallout over the CAF board’s decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.
- [Donald Trump Hints At Seizing Iran Oil, Says US Could Easily Take Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/donald-trump-hints-at-seizing-iran-oil-says-us-could-easily-take-kharg-island/): Trump administration is considering plans to occupy or blockade the Kharg Island to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Five Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/dubai-uae-news-live-updates-saudi-arabia-intercepts-five-ballistic-missiles/): Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its forces detected and intercepted five ballistic missiles aimed at the kingdom’s Eastern Province.
- [Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Trump Claims Iran Sending 20 ‘Big Boats Of Oil’ Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-updates-trump-claims-iran-sending-20-big-boats-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Donald Trump said that the US-Israel war had achieved regime change in Iran, even as he assured that he would “make a deal” with the Iranians.
- [‘Tehran Accepted 15-Point Plan’: Trump Claims Progress In Talks With Iran Via Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/tehran-accepted-15-point-plan-trump-claims-progress-in-talks-with-iran-via-pakistan/): Donald Trump claims Tehran accepted most of a 15 point US plan via Pakistan, citing indirect talks, very good meetings and major Iranian oil shipments as proof.
- [Indian Killed In Iran Attack On Kuwait Power Plant: What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/indian-killed-in-iran-attack-on-kuwait-power-plant-what-we-know/): Iranian strike hits Kuwait power and water plant, killing one Indian worker and causing major damage, as Engineer Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat condemns Iranian aggression.
- [Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli invasion into Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/netanyahu-orders-deeper-israeli-invasion-into-lebanon/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion in southern Lebanon.
- [Iranian academic describes US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iranian-academic-describes-us-israeli-attacks-on-irans-universities/): Doutaghi says the attack reflects a wider pattern and raises questions about what defines ‘legitimate retaliation’.
- [IAEA says Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iaea-says-irans-khondab-heavy-water-reactor-no-longer-operational/): The UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran’s Khondab heavy water production plant is no longer operational.
- [Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iran-war-live-trump-says-wants-to-take-irans-oil-kuwait-power-site-hit/): Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.
- [Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iranian-attack-damages-kuwait-power-and-desalination-plant-kills-worker/): Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused ‘significant material damage’ to building.
- [Oil rises above $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/oil-rises-above-116-a-barrel-as-iran-accuses-us-of-preparing-invasion/): Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.
- [Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack, as Israel steps up bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-accuses-us-of-plotting-ground-attack-as-israel-steps-up-bombardment/): Power being restored after Iran’s Ministry of Energy reported outages in the capital, Tehran following attacks.
- [European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/european-nations-criticise-israels-death-penalty-plans/): France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom raise concern over ‘de facto discriminatory character of the bill.’
- [How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/how-will-the-houthis-involvement-shape-the-war/): The Yemeni group has launched missiles towards Israel in support of Iran.
- [Qatari TV station hit in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/qatari-tv-station-hit-in-iran/): Qatar’s Al Araby network condemns an attack on its office in Tehran, which injured at least 10 people.
- [IRGC spokesperson says Trump ‘only understands the language of force’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/irgc-spokesperson-says-trump-only-understands-the-language-of-force/): IRGC spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari dismisses threats of US ground operations.
- [A premature ceasefire risks ‘another round of conflict’ in future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/a-premature-ceasefire-risks-another-round-of-conflict-in-future/): ‘Any flawed or imperfect conclusion of the battle could have consequences just as severe as the continuation of the war’
- [Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/israeli-police-bar-priest-from-jerusalems-holy-sepulchre-on-palm-sunday/): Christians in Jerusalem marked Holy Week under wartime restrictions as Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch.
- [Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/cuba-is-not-alone-deputy-fm-says-as-us-threats-grow/): Cuba’s deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.
- [RSF attack on Sudan’s South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/rsf-attack-on-sudans-south-kordofan-kills-at-least-14-including-children/): Sudan Doctors Network said RSF and allies shelled residential areas in the city of Dilling for several hours.
- [Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/lebanons-catholics-observe-palm-sunday-under-looming-threat-of-war/): Lebanese Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers, stressing shared hardships for all communities amid Israel’s war.
- [Zelenskyy arrives in Jordan to bolster security ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/zelenskyy-arrives-in-jordan-to-bolster-security-ties/): The Ukrainian leader’s visit comes after Kyiv agreed to cooperate on defence with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- [Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/republican-mace-says-congress-must-approve-any-us-troop-deployment-to-iran/): Despite general support for war, several Republicans say boots on the ground would be a political Rubicon for Trump.
- [Iran’s ‘Set On Fire’ Warning To US Troops As Mediators Gather In Pakistan To End West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/irans-set-on-fire-warning-to-us-troops-as-mediators-gather-in-pakistan-to-end-west-asia-war/): Pakistan is playing a pivotal role in acting as a go-between between Iran and the United States.
- [‘We can insure the ship, but we cannot insure a human life.’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/we-can-insure-the-ship-but-we-cannot-insure-a-human-life/): International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez warns of 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Netanyahu orders military to expand invasion of southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/netanyahu-orders-military-to-expand-invasion-of-southern-lebanon/): As troops push towards Litani River, mourners gather for the funeral of three slain journalists killed in line of duty.
- [Russia's Oil Port In Baltic Suffers 'Serious Damage' In Second Ukrainian Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/russias-oil-port-in-baltic-suffers-serious-damage-in-second-ukrainian-strikes/): Ukraine hits Ust Luga oil terminal again as SBU drones cause serious damage while Marco Rubio disputes Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Donbas and US aid amid Iran war.
- [Iran Releases Footage Of Exact Moment It Shot Down An American MQ-9 Drone Over Hormuz | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-releases-footage-of-exact-moment-it-shot-down-an-american-mq-9-drone-over-hormuz-video/): A video shared by Iranian media shows a drone tracked through a targeting system before an explosion is seen mid-air.
- [Israeli Police Prevent Catholic Cardinal From Entering Jerusalem's Church On Palm Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/israeli-police-prevent-catholic-cardinal-from-entering-jerusalems-church-on-palm-sunday/): Israeli police block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from Palm Sunday Mass at Church of the Holy Sepulchre, drawing criticism from Giorgia Meloni and Emmanuel Macron.
- [Iran hits industrial zone in southern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-hits-industrial-zone-in-southern-israel/): An Iranian missile barrage has caused a fire a chemical plant near Beersheba in southern Israel.
- [Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/houthis-open-new-front-against-israel-is-red-sea-shipping-at-risk/): The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war.
- [In Rare Message, Mojtaba Khamenei Thanks Iraq's 'Courageous And Explicit' Stand Amid West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/in-rare-message-mojtaba-khamenei-thanks-iraqs-courageous-and-explicit-stand-amid-west-asia-war/): The message was delivered in Baghdad by Iran’s ambassador to Iraq during a meeting with Sheikh Hammam Hamoudi, head of Iraq’s Supreme Islamic Council.
- [Submarine Warfare With US? Why China Is Conducting Deep Sea Mapping In Pacific, Indian, Arctic Oceans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/submarine-warfare-with-us-why-china-is-conducting-deep-sea-mapping-in-pacific-indian-arctic-oceans/): While these missions are frequently framed as civilian scientific endeavours, naval experts have warned they will transform environmental data into actionable combat intelligence
- [Pakistan Deputy PM Loses Balance While Greeting Egyptian Counterpart In Islamabad | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistan-deputy-pm-loses-balance-while-greeting-egyptian-counterpart-in-islamabad-watch/): Ishaq Dar briefly falls while greeting Badr Abdelatty in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts Egypt Turkiye Saudi Arabia talks on United States Iran tensions and mediation.
- ['Dubai Could Be Blown Up If UAE Enters War': Top US Economist Warns Amid West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/dubai-could-be-blown-up-if-uae-enters-war-top-us-economist-warns-amid-west-asia-conflict/): Jeffrey Sachs warns UAE that joining war risks Dubai and Abu Dhabi, calls Abraham Accords a fatal friendship and urges Gulf nations to rethink reliance on US.
- [Pakistan maintains ‘delicate balancing act’ as it hosts Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistan-maintains-delicate-balancing-act-as-it-hosts-iran-talks/): Foreign ministers meet in Islamabad, seeking to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [How the US memeifies its war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/how-the-us-memeifies-its-war-on-iran/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the new era of war propaganda.
- [African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/african-football-chief-will-respect-cas-decision-on-afcon-final-row/): ‘I will respect and implement the CAS decision,’ Patrice Motsepe says amid turbulent times in African football.
- [Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/houthis-open-new-front-in-iran-war-will-yemeni-group-block-bab-al-mandeb/): Blockade of strait, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes, would prove disastrous for global economy.
- [Funeral held for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/funeral-held-for-lebanese-journalists-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Hundreds gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs for the funeral of three Lebanese journalists killed by Israel.
- [Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/israeli-police-block-catholic-cardinal-from-holy-sepulchre-on-palm-sunday/): Since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Israel has closed holy sites in Jerusalem, citing safety concerns.
- ['God Rejects Prayers Of Leaders Who Wage Wars...Your Hands Full Of Blood': Pope Leo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/god-rejects-prayers-of-leaders-who-wage-wars-your-hands-full-of-blood-pope-leo/): Pope Leo condemns Iran war, says Jesus rejects prayers of bloodstained leaders, urges ceasefire amid escalating US Israel Iran attacks in West Asia.
- ['Failed, Zero Conclusion': No Breakthrough On Day 1 Of Pakistan's Bid To De-escalate US-Iran Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/failed-zero-conclusion-no-breakthrough-on-day-1-of-pakistans-bid-to-de-escalate-us-iran-oil-crisis/): As mediation talks began, Iran agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- [‘Nowhere is really safe’: Iranian dissidents grapple with US war in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/nowhere-is-really-safe-iranian-dissidents-grapple-with-us-war-in-iran/): Critics of Iran’s government say they fear retribution while in exile, as well as growing anti-immigrant sentiment.
- [Visuals Show American AWACS Aircraft Damaged After Iranian Strike In Saudi Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/visuals-show-american-awacs-aircraft-damaged-after-iranian-strike-in-saudi-base/): Iran strikes Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, crippling a US E 3 Sentry AWACS, injuring 12 Americans, and targeting US and Israeli linked facilities.
- [Russian Link Behind Iranian Strikes On US-UK Bases In West Asia? Zelenskyy Makes Big Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/russian-link-behind-iranian-strikes-on-us-uk-bases-in-west-asia-zelenskyy-makes-big-claim/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleges Russian spy satellites photographed UK US base on Diego Garcia for Iran after Tehran launched two ballistic missiles at the site.
- [Lebanese family launches mobile aid initiative for displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/lebanese-family-launches-mobile-aid-initiative-for-displaced/): A Lebanese family in Beirut has launched a mobile aid initiative to support people displaced by the ongoing conflict.
- [Iran ‘hits’ US AWACS, air tankers: What else has it targeted in past month?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/iran-hits-us-awacs-air-tankers-what-else-has-it-targeted-in-past-month/): Iran reportedly hits E-3 Sentry flying radars, which track drones, missiles, aircraft from hundreds of kilometres away.
- [Israeli footballer’s role in assault on southern Lebanon sparks outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/israeli-footballers-role-in-assault-on-southern-lebanon-sparks-outrage/): Israeli Premier League player Menashe Zalka is seen opening fire with Israeli army soldiers in southern Lebanon assault.
- [The US-Israeli war on humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/the-us-israeli-war-on-humanity/): The lawlessness and brutality of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza have now spread to other parts of the world.
- [ICC states should not ignore judicial experts’ conclusions in Khan’s case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/icc-states-should-not-ignore-judicial-experts-conclusions-in-khans-case/): Doing so would damage State Parties’ own credibility and that of the ICC system.
- ['The Show Must Go On': Inside Israel's Shelters, Life And Music Continue Under Missile Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/the-show-must-go-on-inside-israels-shelters-life-and-music-continue-under-missile-fire/): With weeks of repeated warnings forcing people underground, shelters across Israel — from apartment basements to train stations — are now hosting a range of activities.
- ['US Troops Will Be Food For Persian Gulf Sharks': Iran Warns Trump Against Ground Assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/us-troops-will-be-food-for-persian-gulf-sharks-iran-warns-trump-against-ground-assault/): Zolfaqari said Iran’s military is “counting down the moments” for the annihilation of US forces should any ground attack or occupation be launched.
- ['Appreciate Exceptional Taste Of Criminals': Nestle After 12 Tonnes Of KitKat Bars Gets Stolen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/appreciate-exceptional-taste-of-criminals-nestle-after-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-bars-gets-stolen/): Nestle reports 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen en route from Italy to Poland, warns of cargo theft and urges checks of batch codes to trace the missing chocolate.
- [‘We will see a new government in Venezuela, in Cuba and in Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/we-will-see-a-new-government-in-venezuela-in-cuba-and-in-iran/): Senator Ted Cruz says US President Donald Trump’s approach could lead to government changes in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran.
- [Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistan-hosts-four-nation-bid-to-encourage-us-iran-towards-diplomacy/): Top diplomats of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye meet to prepare ground for de-escalation in war on Iran.
- [Is Woman Found In Scottsdale Canal Nancy Guthrie? Scottsdale Police Provide Update](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/is-woman-found-in-scottsdale-canal-nancy-guthrie-scottsdale-police-provide-update/): Body found in a Scottsdale canal sparks probe, but police rule out any link to missing Nancy Guthrie. Identity and cause of death remain unknown as investigation continues.
- ['Targeted Assassination': Iran Flags Concerns Over Death Of 3 Journalists By Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/targeted-assassination-iran-flags-concerns-over-death-of-3-journalists-by-israeli-strikes/): Ali Shuaib, Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sparking Iran, CPJ and Lebanon outrage over alleged war crimes against journalists.
- [Olympic gender test ‘a disrespect for women’, South Africa’s Semenya says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/olympic-gender-test-a-disrespect-for-women-south-africas-semenya-says/): Olympic gold medallist lashes out at IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, for asking women to prove themselves.
- [Pakistan's Ex-Army Chief General Bajwa Critical After Head Injury, Brain Haemorrhage | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/pakistans-ex-army-chief-general-bajwa-critical-after-head-injury-brain-haemorrhage-exclusive/): Unverified reports claim former Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa is in critical condition after a reported brain hemorrhage linked to a February 2026 fall at his Rawalpindi residence.
- [US 'Secretly' Plotting Ground Invasion Despite Diplomacy Efforts, Warns Iran's Parliament Speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/us-secretly-plotting-ground-invasion-despite-diplomacy-efforts-warns-irans-parliament-speaker/): Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf has warned that Tehran’s armed forces are prepared for a potential US ground offensive and would “punish” Washington’s regional allies.
- [US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 30 of attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/29/us-israel-war-on-iran-whats-happening-on-day-30-of-attacks/): Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia hold talks in Islamabad to end US-Israel war on Iran.
- [12 Times Trump Said The Iran War Would End And Why It Hasn't Happened Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/12-times-trump-said-the-iran-war-would-end-and-why-it-hasnt-happened-yet/): Across his speeches, interviews, and social media posts, the President has continuously sent the message that the conflict is nearing closure
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iranian Attack Sparks Fire On Kuwaiti Oil Tanker At Dubai Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-updates-iranian-attack-sparks-fire-on-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-at-dubai-port/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, UAE Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iranian drone hits Kuwaiti tanker Al Salmi off Dubai, crew safe, nearby ship reports projectile splashes.
- [From Fuel Rationing To Remote Work: How Countries Are Tackling The Global Fuel Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/from-fuel-rationing-to-remote-work-how-countries-are-tackling-the-global-fuel-crisis/): Iran conflict shuts Strait of Hormuz, driving global fuel price surge, nations from India to UK China and others tap reserves, cut taxes, ration fuel and boost support measures
- [Intense US-Israeli attacks on Iranian city of Isfahan cause column of fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/intense-us-israeli-attacks-on-iranian-city-of-isfahan-cause-column-of-fire/): Witnesses have captured intense US-Israeli attacks on Isfahan, a city in Iran with a population of 2.3M.
- [Attack On Michigan Synagogue Was Hezbollah-Inspired 'Act Of Terrorism': FBI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/attack-on-michigan-synagogue-was-hezbollah-inspired-act-of-terrorism-fbi/): Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old man who was born in Lebanon and became a US citizen in 2016, killed himself during the March 12 attack.
- [Pete Hegseth's Broker Looked To Invest In Defence Fund Before Iran Attack, Pentagon Denies Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pete-hegseths-broker-looked-to-invest-in-defence-fund-before-iran-attack-pentagon-denies-report/): A broker representing US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth explored a multimillion-dollar investment in a BlackRock defence-focused ETF shortly before the US-Israeli strike on Iran.
- [Iran Drone Strike Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze Off Dubai, Raises Spill Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-drone-strike-sets-oil-tanker-ablaze-off-dubai-raises-spill-concerns/): Dubai authorities said they were responding to a suspected drone strike on a Kuwaiti tanker in local waters
- [Fire Breaks Out After Debris From Iran Missile Interception Hits Dubai Home, 4 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/fire-breaks-out-after-debris-from-iran-missile-interception-hits-dubai-home-4-injured/): Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone caused a fire at an abandoned house in Dubais Al Badaa, four people nearby suffered minor injuries.
- [Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-war-live-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-hit-in-dubai-port-3-un-troops-killed/): Saudi, Qatari, Jordanian leaders meet as Iran continues to retaliate for US-Israeli raids with attacks on Gulf nations.
- [Al Jazeera’s full interview with Marco Rubio on US war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/al-jazeeras-full-interview-with-marco-rubio-on-us-war-on-iran/): In an exclusive interview, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran war objectives will be achieved ‘within weeks’.
- [At least 70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/at-least-70-killed-30-wounded-in-haiti-gang-attack-rights-group-says/): Death toll by the Defenseurs Plus rights group significantly exceeds ⁠official estimates of 16.
- [‘Go In… Take Their Oil’: Trump Shares His Old Video On Iran Amid New ‘Obliterate’ Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/go-in-take-their-oil-trump-shares-his-old-video-on-iran-amid-new-obliterate-warning/): Trump shares 1987 clip urging seizure of Iranian oil, now threatens to destroy Irans energy sites if Hormuz stays closed, as US Iran conflict enters fifth week
- [‘Beyond The Halfway Point’: Israel's Netanyahu Says Major Goals Achieved In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/beyond-the-halfway-point-israels-netanyahu-says-major-goals-achieved-in-iran-war/): Benjamin Netanyahu says war on Iran is beyond halfway in missions, claims major damage to Irans military and nuclear capacity.
- [Key moments from Marco Rubio’s interview with Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/key-moments-from-marco-rubios-interview-with-al-jazeera/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about the war on Iran.
- [Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US ceasefire demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/irans-foreign-ministry-rejects-us-ceasefire-demands/): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.
- [US raises concern over Israel’s closure of Jerusalem holy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-raises-concern-over-israels-closure-of-jerusalem-holy-sites/): The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.
- [‘Only Received Requests’: Iran Rejects US’ Claims, Says No Talks Took Place Since War Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/only-received-requests-iran-rejects-us-claims-says-no-talks-took-place-since-war-began/): In a statement released on Tuesday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that throughout the 31 days of war, there had been no negotiations with the US.
- [‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/dangerous-escalation-world-reacts-to-israel-passing-death-penalty-law/): Rights groups denounce Israeli legislation as a violation of international law that puts Palestinian prisoners at risk.
- [US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-says-trump-interested-in-asking-arab-countries-to-pay-for-war-on-iran/): White House’s Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict’s costs off to regional states is ‘an idea’ Donald Trump has.
- [Is a peaceful settlement possible in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/is-a-peaceful-settlement-possible-in-iran/): Pakistan says it is ready to host talks on ending the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [‘No One Returns From Hell’: Iran Warns US After Trump Threatens To Blow Up Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/no-one-returns-from-hell-iran-warns-us-after-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-kharg-island/): Iran vows strong retaliation after Trump threatens to obliterate Kharg Island and Irans energy sites if Hormuz stays closed, as US troops build up amid ongoing war
- [Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocks US operation on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/rubio-says-nato-must-be-re-examined-after-spain-blocks-us-operation-on-iran/): Marco Rubio said it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies blocked the use of their bases for the US’s war on Iran.
- [Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/israels-parliament-passes-death-penalty-bill-targeting-palestinians/): Palestinian Authority calls the bill a ‘war crime’ against Palestinians, says it breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention.
- [‘We have to destroy Iran’s ability to launch missiles’, Rubio says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/we-have-to-destroy-irans-ability-to-launch-missiles-rubio-says/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the key to regional stability is eliminating Iran’s ability to launch missiles.
- [The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/the-war-in-iran-key-takeaways-from-al-jazeeras-interview-with-marco-rubio/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
- [Israeli Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/israeli-knesset-approves-death-penalty-for-palestinians/): Israel’s parliament has approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.
- [UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/un-condemns-killing-of-indonesian-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.
- [Pakistan Wants To Be 'Indispensable Intermediary' In Iran War: Why Did Asim Munir Visit UAE?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/pakistan-wants-to-be-indispensable-intermediary-in-iran-war-why-did-asim-munir-visit-uae/): In a bold move to elevate its diplomatic standing, Pakistan’s military leadership is attempting to position Islamabad as a vital intermediary between the US and Iran
- [‘Meant For Babies Of Slaves’: Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/meant-for-babies-of-slaves-trump-targets-birthright-citizenship-ahead-of-supreme-court-hearing/): Trump challenges birthright citizenship, claims it was meant for babies of slaves not children of wealthy foreign visitors
- [Will Arab Nations Fund US For Iran War? White House Signals Trump's Interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/will-arab-nations-fund-us-for-iran-war-white-house-signals-trumps-interest/): Trump eyes asking Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says talks with Tehran are progressing, warns of military consequences if Iran backtracks
- [What we know about attack on key Israeli oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/what-we-know-about-attack-on-key-israeli-oil-refinery/): Israeli authorities said they were containing a large fire at an oil refinery in Haifa after it was hit by debris.
- [Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/rubio-denies-us-actions-punitive-blames-cuba-for-economic-failures/): In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation’s fuel crisis.
- [US embassy reopens in Venezuela months after Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-embassy-reopens-in-venezuela-months-after-maduro-abduction/): The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, nearly three months after it abducted the former leader Nicolas Maduro.
- [‘Would Know In A Week If..’: Trump Says US Negotiating With Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/would-know-in-a-week-if-trump-says-us-negotiating-with-iranian-speaker-ghalibaf/): The Trump administration has also been quietly weighing Qalibaf as a potential partner and even a future leader of Iran, Politico reported last week.
- [‘Hormuz Will Reopen One Way Or Another’: Rubio Says Iran War To End ‘In Weeks Not Months’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/hormuz-will-reopen-one-way-or-another-rubio-says-iran-war-to-end-in-weeks-not-months/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows Strait of Hormuz will reopen after US Israel Iran war, says Iran military is weakened.
- [US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/us-airport-lines-shorten-as-tsa-workers-get-paid/): Airports like JFK and Houston report shorter wait times, though LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours.
- [Cuba waits for Russian oil tanker to arrive amid US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/cuba-waits-for-russian-oil-tanker-to-arrive-amid-us-blockade/): After a US blockade, Cuba is waiting on the arrival of a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying thousands of barrels of oil.
- [French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/french-police-make-two-more-arrests-over-foiled-attack-on-bank-of-america/): Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
- [‘Trying To Be Relevant’: Israeli Envoy Mocks Pakistan's Mediation Bid, Says It's Itself 'A Huge Problem'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trying-to-be-relevant-israeli-envoy-mocks-pakistans-mediation-bid-says-its-itself-a-huge-problem/): Israel envoy Fleur Hassan Nahoum said that Islamabad’s move is irrelevant as it is “itself a huge problem in the world of jihadi terrorism.”
- [India Condemns Killing Of UN Peacekeeper In Lebanon Explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/india-condemns-killing-of-un-peacekeeper-in-lebanon-explosion/): India condemns deadly attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon, after explosions killed multiple troops and injured others, urging safety for UN staff amid rising conflict
- [‘War Crime’: Iran Claims Delhi-Bound Humanitarian Aid Flight Hit In US Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/war-crime-iran-claims-delhi-bound-humanitarian-aid-flight-hit-in-us-strike/): Iran says US strike hit Mahan Air plane in Mashhad that was to collect aid for Delhi, calls it a war crime, US has not confirmed, damage and casualties still unclear
- [ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/ice-announces-death-of-another-mexican-detainee-in-us-immigration-custody/): Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will take steps to protest death of another Mexican citizen in US.
- [What is the ‘Greater Israel’ project?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/what-is-the-greater-israel-project/): What was once a fringe idea is now voiced more openly and seen on the ground. What does a Greater Israel really mean?
- [Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/two-more-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-southern-lebanon-unifil/): At least three UN peacekeepers killed this week as violence surges amid Israel’s expanding invasion of southern Lebanon.
- [‘Get Used To New Regional Order’: IRGC Commander's Warning To Israel Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/get-used-to-new-regional-order-irgc-commanders-warning-to-israel-amid-war/): IRGC Quds chief Qaani credited groups such as Hezbollah in the north and Ansar Allah in the south for exposing what he called “false assurances” by Israel.
- ['No One But You Can Stop War In Gulf': Egypt President Appeals To Trump As Iran War Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/no-one-but-you-can-stop-war-in-gulf-egypt-president-appeals-to-trump-as-iran-war-continues/): Sisi urges US President Trump to stop escalating Iran war, warns of global energy shocks, praises Trump for ending Gaza war, as Trump threatens new strikes on Iranian facilities
- [‘Strait of Hormuz will reopen one way or another’, Rubio tells Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-one-way-or-another-rubio-tells-al-jazeera/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Al Jazeera that the US will not accept Iran’s claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
- [G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/g7-ready-to-take-necessary-measures-to-ensure-energy-market-stability/): Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.
- [Is Kash Patel Dancing To Bollywood Song In Viral Leaked Video? A Fact Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/is-kash-patel-dancing-to-bollywood-song-in-viral-leaked-video-a-fact-check/): FBI says viral video of alleged director Kash Patel dancing to Bollywood song is fake, confirms his personal email was hacked, US offers $10 million reward for info on hackers.
- [Nuclear Attack On Iran? UN Diplomat Makes Shocking Claim Before Resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/nuclear-attack-on-iran-un-diplomat-makes-shocking-claim-before-resignation/): UN linked diplomat Mohamad Safa resigns, alleges UN is preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran, cites pressure and threats, UN has not responded or confirmed his claims.
- [‘Loyalty campaign’: Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/loyalty-campaign-iraqi-armed-groups-in-iran-as-us-talks-of-ground-war/): Fighters from a major Iraqi pro-Iran armed group have entered the country, carrying aid — and a signal of support.
- [Is the US ready to invade Iran? What Trump’s moves tell us so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/is-the-us-ready-to-invade-iran-what-trumps-moves-tell-us-so-far/): Seizing strategic islands and destroying Iran’s stock of enriched uranium are options the US is considering.
- [Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trump-threatens-to-blow-up-all-desalination-plants-in-iran/): Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be ‘collective punishment’, which is prohibited under laws of war.
- [FIFA World Cup will be held amid ‘human rights crisis’ in the US: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/fifa-world-cup-will-be-held-amid-human-rights-crisis-in-the-us-amnesty/): Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.
- [Egypt’s president urges Trump to stop war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/egypts-president-urges-trump-to-stop-war-on-iran/): Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Trump to end the war on Iran.
- [Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/heavy-rain-floods-kill-at-least-45-people-in-afghanistan-pakistan/): At least 28 people are killed in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan after heavy rainfall causes severe flooding.
- [We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/we-dug-up-medics-in-gaza-a-year-later-international-law-remains-buried/): Israel has created an environment of impunity for attacks on healthcare that has spread well beyond Gaza’s borders.
- [Palestine’s Land Day: 50 Years of Resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/palestines-land-day-50-years-of-resistance/): On the 50th Land Day, Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami looks into what happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976.
- [UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/uk-pro-palestine-activist-arrested-weeks-after-being-released-on-bail/): Campaigners believe 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah was arrested over an Instagram post.
- [Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/fire-contained-after-missile-attack-on-oil-refinery-in-israels-haifa/): Attack marks second time Oil Refineries facility in northern Israel targeted during US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Destruction Of US Radar Aircraft In West Asia May Affect Ability To Spot Iran Threats: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/destruction-of-us-radar-aircraft-in-west-asia-may-affect-ability-to-spot-iran-threats-reports/): Iranian missile and drone strike on Saudi Prince Sultan air base badly damages US E 3 Sentry AWACS, injures at least 12 Americans, analysts call it a major surveillance setback.
- [Iran Says 'Never Sought, Doesn't Seek' Nukes: How Does A Nation Become Nuclear Power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/iran-says-never-sought-doesnt-seek-nukes-how-does-a-nation-become-nuclear-power/): The West Asia conflict highlights a friction in international law: the distinction between those permitted to hold the nuclear weapons and those legally forbidden from doing so
- [Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trump-wants-to-take-irans-oil-can-he-and-what-would-that-mean/): Trump said US forces could seize Iran’s oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month.
- [Rubio tells Al Jazeera Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘one way or another’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/rubio-tells-al-jazeera-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-one-way-or-another/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Backchannel Talks On, Trump Prefers Diplomacy: US Secretary Of State Rubio On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/backchannel-talks-on-trump-prefers-diplomacy-us-secretary-of-state-rubio-on-iran-war/): Marco Rubio says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran, confirms backchannel talks, criticises Tehran for funding militant groups, signals openness to regime change
- [Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-planes-involved-in-war-on-iran/): The announcement comes after Madrid refused to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the war on Iran.
- [‘I’m always watching’: A mother’s vigil in Mexico’s cancer system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/im-always-watching-a-mothers-vigil-in-mexicos-cancer-system/): Luisa, 24, navigates a health system far from home on the family’s stretched budget, hoping to save her son’s vision.
- [War on Iran disrupts Asia’s used-car exports to the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/war-on-iran-disrupts-asias-used-car-exports-to-the-middle-east/): The US-Israel war on Iran has lead to disruptions in Asia’s used-car exporting industry.
- [Kenya’s former New York marathon champion Korir gets five-year doping ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/kenyas-former-new-york-marathon-champion-korir-gets-five-year-doping-ban/): Korir tested positive for a drug that stimulates red blood cell production during out-of-competition tests.
- [Zelenskyy Touts 'Possible Use' Of Ukrainian Sea-Drones In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/zelenskyy-touts-possible-use-of-ukrainian-sea-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Zelenskyy says sea drones may be sent to Strait of Hormuz, offers help to US and Arab partners days after accusing Russia of giving Iran intelligence.
- ['They Have More At Stake': US Says World Must Take Note Of Iran's Threat To Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/they-have-more-at-stake-us-says-world-must-take-note-of-irans-threat-to-strait-of-hormuz/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Iran over threats to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, saying any disruption would endanger global energy trade and security
- [Fighter Jets Scrambled After Civilian Plane Breaches Airspace Near Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/fighter-jets-scrambled-after-civilian-plane-breaches-airspace-near-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort/): F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
- [After Louvre Museum Heist, Paintings Worth Million Stolen From Italian Museum In 3 Minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/after-louvre-museum-heist-paintings-worth-million-stolen-from-italian-museum-in-3-minutes/): Thieves steal Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Magnani Rocca museum near Parma in under three minutes, police suspect an organised gang.
- [Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trump-pretty-sure-of-iran-deal-but-can-pakistan-led-efforts-end-the-war/): Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
- [Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/irans-foreign-ministry-denies-claims-of-us-iran-negotiations/): Iran’s foreign ministry denied claims of negotiations with the US.
- [Homes damaged as Iranian missiles trigger sirens across northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/homes-damaged-as-iranian-missiles-trigger-sirens-across-northern-israel/): Missile debris from Iranian launches struck parts of central and northern Israel, damaging multiple areas.
- [Palestinian recalls brother’s arrest at the Rafah crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/palestinian-recalls-brothers-arrest-at-the-rafah-crossing/): A Palestinian man’s long-awaited return to Gaza ended in anguish after Israel detained his brother at the Rafah crossing
- [Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/why-have-the-us-and-israel-bombed-more-than-75-iranian-police-facilities/): An Al Jazeera investigation finds internal security facilities in populated areas have been heavily targeted.
- ['If A Deal Is Not Made Shortly...': Trump Threatens To Blow Up Iran's Energy Infra, Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/if-a-deal-is-not-made-shortly-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-irans-energy-infra-kharg-island/): Trump said the US was negotiating with a “more reasonable” regime in Iran, but threatened to blow up Iran’s energy infrastructure and the Kharg Island if the talks failed.
- [Schools, water, industry: What civilian targets have US, Israel, Iran hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/schools-water-industry-what-civilian-targets-have-us-israel-iran-hit/): US and Israel have increasingly been hitting civilian sites in Iran as efforts to end the weeks-long war are under way.
- [Sirens heard across Haifa port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/sirens-heard-across-haifa-port/): Sirens were heard across the port of Haifa on Monday, amid expectations of incoming missiles.
- [Beirut apartment damaged in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/beirut-apartment-damaged-in-israeli-strike/): An Israeli air strike has heavily damaged a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
- [Russia’s FSB orders British diplomat’s expulsion, UK rejects ‘intimidation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/russias-fsb-orders-british-diplomats-expulsion-uk-rejects-intimidation/): Russia’s intelligence agency accuses the second secretary at the British Embassy in Moscow of espionage.
- [Germany’s FM tells President al-Sharaa ‘We stand with Syria’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/germanys-fm-tells-president-al-sharaa-we-stand-with-syria/): Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa met with top German officials in a visit to Berlin to discuss cooperation.
- ['If They Pump It...': Iran Speaker's Tip For Traders Amid Trump's Flip-Flops On War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/if-they-pump-it-iran-speakers-tip-for-traders-amid-trumps-flip-flops-on-war/): Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advised traders against reacting to pre-market signals from the US, as Donald Trump offered contradictory positions on the war.
- [Israeli Military Suspends Battalion Involved In Assault Of Journalists In West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/israeli-military-suspends-battalion-involved-in-assault-of-journalists-in-west-bank/): IDF suspends reserve battalion after CNN journalist Cyril Theophilos is assaulted in West Bank probe and retraining ordered.
- [Bangladesh Orders Lights, ACs Off As West Asia War Deepens Energy Crunch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/bangladesh-orders-lights-acs-off-as-west-asia-war-deepens-energy-crunch/): Bangladesh orders civil servants to cut power use amid West Asia conflict driven energy crisis, seeking 2 billion dollars support and imposing strict fuel saving measures.
- [China Pushing Pakistan's Role As 'Chief Negotiator' In US-Iran Talks To Shield Own Interests: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/china-pushing-pakistans-role-as-chief-negotiator-in-us-iran-talks-to-shield-own-interests-sources/): Sources said China’s anxiety over the Iran war’s impact on its economy is deepening as slowing GDP growth has made Beijing increasingly sensitive to external shocks
- ['Won't Authorise': Spain Closes Airspace To US Warplanes Attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/wont-authorise-spain-closes-airspace-to-us-warplanes-attacking-iran/): Spain closes airspace to US planes in Iran attacks, with Margarita Robles saying no military bases or airspace will be used for the war in Iran.
- ['Legitimate Targets': Iran Threatens To Strike Residences Of US, Israeli Officials As War Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/legitimate-targets-iran-threatens-to-strike-residences-of-us-israeli-officials-as-war-escalates/): Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s joint military command, said the move was being taken in response to US-Israeli attacks on civilian neighbourhoods.
- ['Their Forums Are Their Own’: Iran Rejects Pakistan’s US Talks Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/their-forums-are-their-own-iran-rejects-pakistans-us-talks-offer/): Iran rejects Pakistan hosting US Iran talks, saying Pakistan forums are their own, undercutting Islamabad bid to mediate and act as diplomatic bridge in West Asia.
- [Palestine aIly Ireland under fire for allowing weapons transfers to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/palestine-aily-ireland-under-fire-for-allowing-weapons-transfers-to-israel/): Since the Iraq War, Shannon Airport has served as a key transit hub for the US military. It is now under scrutiny again.
- [Tatreez in Madrid: Stitching culture and resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/tatreez-in-madrid-stitching-culture-and-resistance/): A Palestinian refugee is teaching traditional ‘tatreez’ embroidery in Madrid, helping preserve cultural heritage.
- [Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/green-and-yellow-two-lines-that-separate-me-from-my-land/): Israel can draw as many lines as it wants, but we will not give up the right to our land.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa visits Germany to talk reconstruction, return of refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/syrias-al-sharaa-visits-germany-to-talk-reconstruction-return-of-refugees/): President aims to address refugee repatriation and Syria’s rebuilding during high-level meetings in Berlin.
- [Nepal PM Balen Shah Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Bans Student Politics Within 48 Hours Of Taking Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/nepal-pm-balen-shah-unveils-sweeping-reforms-bans-student-politics-within-48-hours-of-taking-office/): Balendra Balen Shah bans student politics, depoliticises bureaucracy, pushes education reforms, arrests KP Sharma Oli, and offers jobs to Gen Z protest victims.
- [Untested US Missile Struck Sports Hall, Elementary School In South Iran's Lamerd: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/untested-us-missile-struck-sports-hall-elementary-school-in-south-irans-lamerd-report/): The US used untested missiles in combat on the first day of the Iran war, including the use of a newly-developed ballistic missile that completed prototype testing just last year.
- [Trump wants to invade Iran to seize oil, calls US objectors ‘stupid people’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/trump-wants-to-invade-iran-to-seize-oil-calls-us-objectors-stupid-people/): The Trump administration has deployed US Marines in preparation for the possible takeover of Iran’s key oil export hub.
- [Smoke rise from Beirut suburbs following Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/smoke-rise-from-beirut-suburbs-following-israeli-attack/): Smoke billows above buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli strike.
- [France beat Colombia 3-1 to showcase firepower and squad depth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/30/france-beat-colombia-3-1-to-showcase-firepower-and-squad-depth/): Two goals from Desire Doue and one from Marcus Thuram seal the win for France, who saw Mbappe come off the bench.
- [Pentagon Chief Makes 'Secret' Visit To Gulf To Meet US Troops: 'They Want Bigger Bombs'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pentagon-chief-makes-secret-visit-to-gulf-to-meet-us-troops-they-want-bigger-bombs/): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth secretly visited US troops, praising their wartime speed, unity and sense of mission during operations ahead of planned bombings on Iran
- ['Made Decision To Eliminate Your Role': Oracle Employees Receive Sudden Termination Email](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/made-decision-to-eliminate-your-role-oracle-employees-receive-sudden-termination-email/): Oracle emails staff that their roles are eliminated, access revoked and severance via DocuSign, layoffs rolling out in phases as tech giants including Meta and Amazon cut jobs.
- ['Not Going To Be There Too Much Longer': Trump's Big Message On West Asia War Timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/not-going-to-be-there-too-much-longer-trumps-big-message-on-west-asia-war-timeline/): Trump says US will not stay long in war with Iran, claims devastating strikes on Iranian forces, vows to keep pressure until Irans offensive capability is reduced
- [LIVE: Bosnia vs Italy – World Cup 2026 qualifying final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/live-bosnia-vs-italy-world-cup-2026-qualifying-final/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the FIFA decider.
- [Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/cuba-crisis-explained-who-holds-power-and-could-diaz-canel-be-replaced/): As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island’s leadership.
- [Qatar says Iran’s attacks on neighbours crossed ‘many red lines’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/qatar-says-irans-attacks-on-neighbours-crossed-many-red-lines/): Iranian attacks on Qatar are having a ‘catastrophic effect on the relationship between the two countries’, Doha says.
- [Trump attacks NATO allies as pressure mounts over Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/trump-attacks-nato-allies-as-pressure-mounts-over-strait-of-hormuz/): Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher explains what Trump’s latest criticism of US allies means.
- [UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/un-aid-chief-warns-of-new-israeli-occupation-in-southern-lebanon/): As Israel expands Lebanon invasion, Tom Fletcher asks how world will prepare for ‘new addition’ to occupied territory.
- [UK accused of ‘intimidation tactics’ against bailed pro-Palestine activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/uk-accused-of-intimidation-tactics-against-bailed-pro-palestine-activists/): In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the UK.
- ['Will Target US Firms': Iran Threatens To Hit Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet As West Asia War Expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/will-target-us-firms-iran-threatens-to-hit-microsoft-apple-alphabet-as-west-asia-war-expands/): Iranian Revolutionary Guard warns Microsoft, Apple, Google, Intel and Boeing will be treated as legitimate targets in response to US and Israeli actions in West Asia
- ['Everything Is Fine': FIFA President Says Iran Will Play World Cup Matches In US Despite War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/everything-is-fine-fifa-president-says-iran-will-play-world-cup-matches-in-us-despite-war/): The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, begins on June 11, with Iran set to open their campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
- [Iran will play World Cup games in US despite war, FIFA’s Infantino says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-will-play-world-cup-games-in-us-despite-war-fifas-infantino-says/): The chief of global football’s governing body says US-Israeli war on Iran will not affect scheduling of 2026 World Cup.
- [The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/the-attack-on-the-right-to-protest-in-the-uk-is-not-just-about-palestine/): Patterns of politicised policing uncovered in a recent trial of pro-Palestinian activists should worry us all.
- [Venezuela’s ‘Chavismo’ movement faces a crossroads after US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/venezuelas-chavismo-movement-faces-a-crossroads-after-us-attack/): Hugo Chavez founded a movement opposed to US intervention. How have his supporters adapted to new US-Venezuela ties?
- [Mine Threat On Hormuz: How Iran's Stealthy Maham Series Turned Key Strait Into High-Risk Chokepoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/mine-threat-on-hormuz-how-irans-stealthy-maham-series-turned-key-strait-into-high-risk-chokepoint/): Posing a serious threat to maritime security, this new breed of silent mines – estimated to be fewer than a dozen – have been deployed to serve as a selective deterrent to ships
- [India, China Linked By New Direct Flights In Big Air Connectivity Push | Details Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/india-china-linked-by-new-direct-flights-in-big-air-connectivity-push-details-here/): India China air links expand as IndiGo, China Southern, China Eastern and Air China add or resume routes between Kolkata, Delhi, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming and Beijing
- [Two Indians Among Four Injured After Missile Interception Debris Falls On Houses In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/two-indians-among-four-injured-after-missile-interception-debris-falls-on-houses-in-dubai/): The other two injured were one Bangladeshi and one Sri Lankan national. All four sustained minor injuries.
- [King Charles To Visit US To Celebrate 'Modern Bilateral Relationship'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/king-charles-to-visit-us-to-celebrate-modern-bilateral-relationship/): King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the US April 27 to 30 at Trump’s invitation, marking 250 years of American independence despite the Iran war.
- [Tyre hospital ‘hit five times’ since start of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/tyre-hospital-hit-five-times-since-start-of-israels-attacks-on-lebanon/): A hospital in southern Lebanon has been subjected to Israeli attacks for a fifth time, as Israeli forces advance further
- [Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/will-china-join-pakistan-led-efforts-to-mediate-us-iran-peace/): Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China after Islamabad talks to broker negotiations between the US and Iran.
- [Cancer drug facility, religious site hit in Israeli-US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/cancer-drug-facility-religious-site-hit-in-israeli-us-strikes-on-iran/): The Iranian government said the company’s drug production line has been damaged, as no diplomatic solution is in sight.
- [War on Iran: US’s history of making other nations pay for conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/war-on-iran-uss-history-of-making-other-nations-pay-for-conflicts/): White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
- [Is our timeline of human history accurate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/is-our-timeline-of-human-history-accurate/): Do we really know our past?
- [Where to invest during Iran war? Ask – or don’t – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/where-to-invest-during-iran-war-ask-or-dont-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf/): Iran’s parliamentary speaker is using X to shape market sentiment, blending war messaging with financial signalling.
- ['War Will End On Trump's Terms': Hegseth Reiterates US' Stance, Hints At Ground Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/war-will-end-on-trumps-terms-hegseth-reiterates-us-stance-hints-at-ground-action/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine say coming days will be decisive in the war with Iran, Hegseth says the West Asia war will end only on Trumps terms
- [West Asia War Fallout: Indonesia Taps One-Day-A-Week WFH For Civil Servants Amid Fuel Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/west-asia-war-fallout-indonesia-taps-one-day-a-week-wfh-for-civil-servants-amid-fuel-crisis/): The country’s minister said that all civil servants will work from home every Friday as part of broader energy-saving measures.
- [Rice’s Whale Blocking Trump’s Gulf Drilling Plan: Will ‘God Squad’ Protect World’s Rarest Species?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/rices-whale-blocking-trumps-gulf-drilling-plan-will-god-squad-protect-worlds-rarest-species/): Rice’s Whale Blocking Trump’s Gulf Drilling Plan: Why is the species endangered? What is a God Squad? What are Trump’s plans for the Gulf of Mexico? News18 explains.
- [Are ICE detention deaths caused by systemic failures?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/are-ice-detention-deaths-caused-by-systemic-failures/): Mexican official Vanessa Calva Ruiz says the deaths of immigrants in ICE detention are caused by systemic failures.
- [What’s Israel’s death penalty law that only applies to Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/whats-israels-death-penalty-law-that-only-applies-to-palestinians/): Rights groups condemn Israel’s new law, which will primarily apply to Palestinians, as discriminatory.
- [US defence secretary says next few days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-defence-secretary-says-next-few-days-in-iran-war-will-be-decisive/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the coming days of the war with Iran will be ‘decisive.’
- [Pro-Russian Chechen Fighters Ready To Back Iran If US Launches Ground Invasion: Who Are They?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pro-russian-chechen-fighters-ready-to-back-iran-if-us-launches-ground-invasion-who-are-they/): Chechen Kadyrovite fighters signal readiness to support Iran if US launches ground assault, Iran warns against invasion as tensions with US and Israel escalate
- [US Hit With Another 'No' As Italy Refuses Base Use For Iran War Missions After Spain Rebuff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-hit-with-another-no-as-italy-refuses-base-use-for-iran-war-missions-after-spain-rebuff/): Reports indicate the US failed to seek prior approval or consult Italy’s military leadership, prompting the refusal.
- [‘America First’ On Moon: How NASA Realigned Lunar Mission Artemis With Trump’s Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/america-first-on-moon-how-nasa-realigned-lunar-mission-artemis-with-trumps-policy/): As part of his ‘America First’ policy, US President Donald Trump redirected NASA’s mission to prioritise a permanent human presence on the lunar surface over orbital waystations
- [Air Canada CEO To Step Down After Facing Flak Over English-Only Condolence Message Following NY Deadly Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/air-canada-ceo-to-step-down-after-facing-flak-over-english-only-condolence-message-following-ny-deadly-crash/): Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire after backlash over an ‘English-only’ condolence message on a fatal New York crash, leaders demand a bilingual successor
- [Hundreds rally in West Bank against Israeli death penalty for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/hundreds-rally-in-west-bank-against-israeli-death-penalty-for-palestinians/): Civil society joins protests as EU voices express ‘great concern’ about Israel’s law targeting Palestinian prisoners.
- [Iranian rescuers save two civilians from rubble after US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iranian-rescuers-save-two-civilians-from-rubble-after-us-israeli-strikes/): Footage shows Iranian Red Crescent Society rescuers and firemen saving two civilians from underneath the rubble.
- [Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/three-indonesian-peacekeepers-killed-by-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon/): Two Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed three Indonesian UN peacekeepers in the past 48 hours.
- [Pakistan cricketer Fakhar Zaman handed two-match PSL ban for ball tampering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pakistan-cricketer-fakhar-zaman-handed-two-match-psl-ban-for-ball-tampering/): Lahore Qalandars batter was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in the match against Karachi Kings.
- [Israel Says All ‘Critical And Essential’ Pre-War Iran Targets Will Be Destroyed By Wednesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israel-says-all-critical-and-essential-pre-war-iran-targets-will-be-destroyed-by-wednesday/): Israel says it will finish striking critical and essential pre war targets in Iran by Wednesday, claims 60 to 70 percent hit, but Iran can still fire some ballistic missiles
- [Indian-Origin Man Charged In High-Speed Crash That Killed Pregnant Teen, Her Unborn Child In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/indian-origin-man-charged-in-high-speed-crash-that-killed-pregnant-teen-her-unborn-child-in-us/): Indian-origin man Tarsem Singh pleads not guilty after a high-speed Ohio crash killed a pregnant teen and her unborn child; faces felony charges, $1 million bond set.
- [‘Buy From US Or Go Get Your Own Oil’: Trump’s Message To UK, Other Countries Amid Hormuz Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/buy-from-us-or-go-get-your-own-oil-trumps-message-to-uk-other-countries-amid-hormuz-threat/): Trump tells nations hit by Strait of Hormuz oil disruptions to buy US oil or show courage and secure their own supplies from the strait.
- [Italy denies the US military use of its air bases to attack Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/italy-denies-the-us-military-use-of-its-air-bases-to-attack-iran/): Italian press reports that the government has refuse to authorise US to land bombers at a base in Sicily
- [A Gaza mother waits in agony: Did Israel kill her daughter, or arrest her?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/a-gaza-mother-waits-in-agony-did-israel-kill-her-daughter-or-arrest-her/): Tahrir Abu Mady has her daughter Malak’s death certificate. But a prisoner’s list suggests she might have been arrested.
- [Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/drones-strike-russias-ust-luga-port-again-as-eu-officials-visit-ukraine/): Attacks come as Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.
- [‘AI helped pick the first thousand targets in Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/ai-helped-pick-the-first-thousand-targets-in-iran/): ‘AI helped pick the first thousand targets in Iran’
- [‘We Are Waiting’: Iran Releases Footage Of Elite Commandos Amid US Troop Build-Up In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/we-are-waiting-iran-releases-footage-of-elite-commandos-amid-us-troop-build-up-in-west-asia/): Iran releases video of elite commandos warning US troops as thousands from the 82nd Airborne arrive in West Asia, heightening fears of a wider ground war.
- [The Hidden Cost Of War: Why Trump Plans To Cut Healthcare Budget To Fund Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/the-hidden-cost-of-war-why-trump-plans-to-cut-healthcare-budget-to-fund-iran-conflict/): According to a report, Republicans are weighing cuts to federal health programmes to allocate as much as $200 billion towards the Iran war and immigration enforcement.
- [Israel's Parliament Passes Bill To Hang Palestinians Convicted Of Deadly Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israels-parliament-passes-bill-to-hang-palestinians-convicted-of-deadly-attacks/): The legislation was passed on Monday with 62 lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, voting in favour.
- [Iranian Universities, Academicians Become New Frontlines Of US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iranian-universities-academicians-become-new-frontlines-of-us-israeli-strikes/): The Israeli military has said it targeted military infrastructure at some university sites, including the IRGC-affiliated Imam Hossein University on Monday in Tehran.
- [‘Iranians don’t consider Trump’s 15-point plan as beginning of diplomacy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iranians-dont-consider-trumps-15-point-plan-as-beginning-of-diplomacy/): ‘Iranians don’t consider Trump’s 15-point plan as beginning of a diplomatic track’
- [Gaza families reunite years after babies evacuated amid Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/gaza-families-reunite-years-after-babies-evacuated-amid-israels-war/): Infants evacuated from al-Shifa Hospital during Israel’s siege in 2023 return home after years of separation.
- [Caster Semenya pledges to fight against Olympic gender-testing policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/caster-semenya-pledges-to-fight-against-olympic-gender-testing-policy/): ‘We’re going to be vocal about it, we’re going to make noise until we’re heard,’ South Africa’s gold medallist says.
- [Trump's Net Approval Rating Falls To Minus 17, Lowest For Any US President As Iran War Drags On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/trumps-net-approval-rating-falls-to-minus-17-lowest-for-any-us-president-as-iran-war-drags-on/): Trump’s net approval rating has fallen to -17, the lowest recorded for any US president at this stage of a presidency, according to an AF Post analysis citing multiple polls.
- [Texas Shooting: Man Kills Woman, 6-Year-Old Daughter In Planned Attack Before Taking Own Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/texas-shooting-man-kills-woman-6-year-old-daughter-in-planned-attack-before-taking-own-life/): Texas man John Mbuyi allegedly lured partner Raissa Thatukila and their daughter to a stadium lot and fatally shot them before killing himself amid a custody dispute
- [Sudan war ‘being fought on women’s bodies’: Survivors detail sexual assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/sudan-war-being-fought-on-womens-bodies-survivors-detail-sexual-assault/): In a new report, Doctors Without Borders says sexual violence is the ‘defining feature’ of the conflict in Sudan.
- [PCB slaps hefty fine on Naseem Shah for social media post on Maryam Nawaz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pcb-slaps-hefty-fine-on-naseem-shah-for-social-media-post-on-maryam-nawaz/): Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister’s presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.
- [Three scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/three-scenarios-for-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Two military scenarios and one diplomatic one emerge, with Pakistan playing a crucial mediatory role.
- [Ghana fires football head coach ⁠Otto Addo 72 days before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/ghana-fires-football-head-coach-%e2%81%a0otto-addo-72-days-before-world-cup/): Addo exits after 2-1 defeat by Germany in a friendly match and Ghana’s previous failure to qualify for AFCON 2025.
- [Israel says four soldiers killed as army pushes deeper into south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israel-says-four-soldiers-killed-as-army-pushes-deeper-into-south-lebanon/): Hezbollah attempts to make Lebanon ground invasion ‘costly’ for Israeli army as it continues its advance.
- [US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-says-cuba-policy-unchanged-despite-allowing-russian-tanker/): The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-32-of-us-israel-attacks/): In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Rubio said US war objectives would be achieved in ‘weeks’.
- [Mexico’s President welcomes FIFA Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/mexicos-president-welcomes-fifa-chief/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomes FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino at the National Palace.
- [Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-war-wipes-120bn-off-dubai-abu-dhabi-stock-markets/): The UAE’s financial markets have been some of the hardest hit by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/somali-army-takes-over-key-city-in-southwest-as-state-leader-resigns/): Somali federal government hails Baidoa’s transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.
- [Video: Newborns evacuated from Gaza return as toddlers over two years later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/video-newborns-evacuated-from-gaza-return-as-toddlers-over-two-years-later/): A group of toddlers that evacuated from Gaza in 2023 have returned to their families in emotional reuniting.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Holy sites remain closed as deadly violence spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/palestine-weekly-wrap-holy-sites-remain-closed-as-deadly-violence-spreads/): Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.
- [Japan To Set Up New Foreign Ministry Office In India To Boost Investment, Economic Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/japan-to-set-up-new-foreign-ministry-office-in-india-to-boost-investment-economic-ties/): Japan will set up a dedicated office to boost economic cooperation with India and address regulatory concerns that have slowed Japanese investment, a report has said.
- [Drone attack sparks fire on Kuwaiti tanker in UAE amid Iran’s Gulf attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/drone-attack-sparks-fire-on-kuwaiti-tanker-in-uae-amid-irans-gulf-attacks/): Dubai authorities say blaze contained with no oil leakage or injuries reported, as attacks are reported across the Gulf.
- [15 Pakistan-Based Terror Groups Across Regions Flagged In US Report | Check Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/15-pakistan-based-terror-groups-across-regions-flagged-in-us-report-check-full-list/): US CRS report says at least 15 major terror groups still operate from Pakistan, including India-focused outfits like LeT and JeM, exposing gaps in its counter-terror efforts
- [Balochistan Gas Supply Disrupted After Major Pipeline Blast Near Quetta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/balochistan-gas-supply-disrupted-after-major-pipeline-blast-near-quetta/): Blast hits main gas pipeline near Quetta amid global energy crisis, cutting gas to city areas and several Balochistan districts, repairs pending security clearance
- ['Role In 9/11, Harbouring Osama...': Mary Millben Questions Trump For Considering Pak For Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/role-in-9-11-harbouring-osama-mary-millben-questions-trump-for-considering-pak-for-iran-talks/): Millben slammed the United States administration for getting cozy with Islamabad and hoped that the next US President would resume a genuine relationship with India.
- [Trump ‘Ready To Stop Iran Attacks’, ‘War Beyond Halfway Point’ For Netanyahu: Conflict To End Soon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/trump-ready-to-stop-iran-attacks-war-beyond-halfway-point-for-netanyahu-conflict-to-end-soon/): Will US President Donald Trump end the Iran military campaign even if Strait of Hormuz remains shut? Will Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu agree to it? Decoding the remarks
- [Children, Water & Power: The Rising Civilian Cost Of The Iran War Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/children-water-power-the-rising-civilian-cost-of-the-iran-war-explained/): Energy facilities, ports, and industrial zones are being targeted because they disrupt revenue streams, create shortages of fuel and goods, and increase pressure on governments
- [LeBron James records triple-double as Lakers dominate Wizards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/lebron-james-records-triple-double-as-lakers-dominate-wizards/): Led by James’s 125th regular-season triple-double, the LA Lakers destroyed the Washington Wizards for their 49th win.
- [What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/what-can-nations-do-to-make-up-for-the-ongoing-energy-shortfall/): The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world’s fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.
- [15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 15-ball fifty for Rajasthan Royals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-scores-15-ball-fifty-for-rajasthan-royals/): Indian teenage prodigy smashes his third IPL half century as Rajasthan routs Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
- [Why Did Western Australia’s Sky Turn Blood-Red? Viral Video Stuns Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/why-did-western-australias-sky-turn-blood-red-viral-video-stuns-internet/): Dust filled skies turned deep red over Western Australia on March 27, driven by Cyclone Narelle winds, officials said the rare vivid display was striking but not dangerous
- [Spain closes airspace to US warplanes involved in war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-warplanes-involved-in-war-on-iran/): Spain has taken another step in rejecting the US-Israeli war on Iran, denying US warplanes the use of its airspace.
- [Children in Gaza reenact a funeral procession during play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/children-in-gaza-reenact-a-funeral-procession-during-play/): A group of children reenacted a funeral with their doll as they played together in a displacement camp in Gaza.
- [Seizing Kharg Island? How The US Could Attempt A Strategic Takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/seizing-kharg-island-how-the-us-could-attempt-a-strategic-takeover/): US weighs airborne and amphibious options to seize Irans Kharg Island oil hub, aims for leverage on shipping and nuclear talks, experts warn of escalation and global oil shocks
- [JeM Chief Masood Azhar’s Brother Mohammad Tahir Anwar Dies In Pakistan: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/jem-chief-masood-azhars-brother-mohammad-tahir-anwar-dies-in-pakistan-reports/): Masood Azhars brother Mohammad Tahir Anwar, a longtime Jaish e Mohammed member, has died in Pakistan, cause unknown, his funeral is set in Bahawalpur
- ['No Longer On Earth Because They Lied To US': White House On Killing Iran Leaders Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/no-longer-on-earth-because-they-lied-to-us-white-house-on-killing-iran-leaders-amid-war/): Leavitt stated that what Tehran is saying publicly differs from what it tells US officials in private.
- [How Long Can Iran Fight? Reports Say Missile Arsenal Shrinks, But West Asia War Drags On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/how-long-can-iran-fight-reports-say-missile-arsenal-shrinks-but-west-asia-war-drags-on/): Iran’s missile arsenal has been significantly reduced by US-Israeli strikes, but intelligence assessments indicate Tehran retains enough weapons to sustain the conflict.
- [Donald Trump Tells Aides He's Willing To End Iran War Even If Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/donald-trump-tells-aides-hes-willing-to-end-iran-war-even-if-strait-of-hormuz-remains-closed/): Trump is considering ending the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, prioritising objectives within a timeline, a report said.
- [Trump Shares Video Of Massive Blasts In Iran As Bunker Buster Bombs Strike Isfahan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/trump-shares-video-of-massive-blasts-in-iran-as-bunker-buster-bombs-strike-isfahan/): Trump shares video of huge explosions and fires in Iran’s Isfahan amid reports of a major strike on an ammunition depot
- [5 Reasons Why Iran May Want To Prolong The War Despite Heavy Losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/5-reasons-why-iran-may-want-to-prolong-the-war-despite-heavy-losses/): CNN reports Iran is prolonging conflict with US and Israel to reshape regional order, gain negotiation leverage, weaponize energy, exhaust rivals, and ensure regime survival
- [Once A Royal Heir, Lived In Exile, Battled Depression After Sister’s Death: Iran's Prince Who Couldn’t Survive Grief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/once-a-royal-heir-lived-in-exile-battled-depression-after-sisters-death-irans-prince-who-couldnt-survive-grief/): Prince Ali Reza was just a child when he lost his homeland after the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew the last Shah of Iran.
- [What we learned from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/what-we-learned-from-al-jazeeras-interview-with-marco-rubio/): Experts cast doubt on some of the claims made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interview with Al Jazeera.
- [UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/uk-pro-palestine-activist-arrested-weeks-after-being-released-on-bail-2/): UK pro-Palestine activist Qesser Zuhrah has been arrested on terrorism charges after being released on bail last month.
- [Outrage and condemnation over Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/outrage-and-condemnation-over-israels-death-penalty-law-for-palestinians/): Outrage and widespread condemnation has followed Israel legalising the death penalty for Palestinians.
- [15-Year-Old Shoots Teacher Before Dying By Suicide At Texas School, Campus Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/15-year-old-shoots-teacher-before-dying-by-suicide-at-texas-school-campus-evacuated/): Texas teen shoots female teacher at Hill Country College Prep High School then dies by suicide, teacher hospitalized, all other students safe, investigation ongoing
- [Iran Approves Strait Of Hormuz Plan With Tolls For Vessels, Bans US, Israeli Ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-approves-strait-of-hormuz-plan-with-tolls-for-vessels-bans-us-israeli-ships/): Iran approves new Strait of Hormuz plan, imposing rial based tolls, banning US and Israeli ships, targeting sanctioning states, and reaffirming control with Oman cooperation
- [Zelenskyy Says Russia Wants Iran War To Drag On. 5 Reasons Why It's A Strategic Win For Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/zelenskyy-says-russia-wants-iran-war-to-drag-on-5-reasons-why-its-a-strategic-win-for-putin/): As global attention shifts to escalating tensions in West Asia, Ukraine risks slipping down the priority list for Western governments
- [West Asia Tensions Spark Concerns Over India's Internet Cable Amid Fears Of Attacks In Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/west-asia-tensions-spark-concerns-over-indias-internet-cable-amid-fears-of-attacks-in-red-sea/): Tensions in the Middle East have triggered concerns on social media about possible risks to subsea internet cables linking India to Europe via the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
- [Who Killed Charlie Kirk? Defence Claims Bullet Doesn’t Match Tyler Robinson’s Gun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/who-killed-charlie-kirk-defence-claims-bullet-doesnt-match-tyler-robinsons-gun/): The defence has also highlighted complexities in the forensic evidence, including DNA findings from the FBI and ATF.
- [The Dangerous Optics Of ‘Progress’: Are Trump's Claims Of Peace Talks Just Strategic Cover?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/the-dangerous-optics-of-progress-are-trumps-claims-of-peace-talks-just-strategic-cover/): Trump’s parallel messaging of diplomacy and destruction is sending a confusing signal: is the US moving towards a deal, or towards escalation?
- [Pentagon denies that Hegseth’s broker sought investment before Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pentagon-denies-that-hegseths-broker-sought-investment-before-iran-war/): US Department of Defense demands retraction of report alleging broker sought multimillion-dollar investment for Hegseth.
- [Activist Nerdeen Kiswani: ‘I feel more threatened than ever before’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/activist-nerdeen-kiswani-i-feel-more-threatened-than-ever-before/): Days after the FBI foiled an assassination plot, activist Nerdeen Kiswani says she’ll continue advocating for Palestine.
- ['JD Was Right In Calling Himself Persuasive': Usha Vance On Deciding To Go For 4th Child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/jd-was-right-in-calling-himself-persuasive-usha-vance-on-deciding-to-go-for-4th-child/): Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance are expecting their fourth child.
- [Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: Fire Erupts After Drone Targets Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Off Dubai Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-israel-war-news-live-updates-fire-erupts-after-drone-targets-kuwaiti-oil-tanker-off-dubai-coast/): US Israel Iran War Latest News Updates Today: Trump recently outlined a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, but Iran rejected the plan and instead presented five demands.
- [Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/which-teams-are-in-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.
- [Why China Is Playing Peacemaker In Iran War Started By US President Trump: 3 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/why-china-is-playing-peacemaker-in-iran-war-started-by-us-president-trump-3-reasons-explained/): While US President Donald Trump has initiated op in Iran, China’s role as a peacemaker is driven by its own strategic and economic survival rather, say experts. News18 explains
- [At Munir-Yi Meet, China Flags Delays In CPEC Projects, Warns Pakistan On Iran Fallout | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/at-munir-yi-meet-china-flags-delays-in-cpec-projects-warns-pakistan-on-iran-fallout-exclusive/): Beijing also pressed Islamabad to initiate dialogue with Afghanistan, warning that prolonged tensions in the region could derail both CPEC’s current phase and future plans
- [Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/spains-fa-condemns-islamophobic-chants-during-game-with-egypt/): Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.
- [What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/what-is-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-mission-and-when-will-it-launch/): For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.
- [Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-attacks-cause-fire-in-kuwait-bahrain-kill-man-in-uae/): Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception kills a Bangladeshi national in the UAE’s Fujairah city.
- [Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/israeli-police-inspect-damage-on-the-road-after-missile-impact/): Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.
- [War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/war-on-iran-three-key-takeaways-from-araghchis-interview-with-al-jazeera/): Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.
- [‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/gerrymandering-in-indias-assam-cuts-muslim-representation-before-vote/): Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.
- ['Enormous Accomplishments': Netanyahu Says 'Iran No Longer Poses Existential Threat To Israel'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/enormous-accomplishments-netanyahu-says-iran-no-longer-poses-existential-threat-to-israel/): Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is working to form new regional alliances in response to the Iranian threat.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-33-of-us-israel-attacks/): Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.
- [Trump's Address To Nation Tomorrow: Deception Before More Iran Strikes Or Peace Signal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trumps-address-to-nation-tomorrow-deception-before-more-iran-strikes-or-peace-signal/): Facing pressure for a swift resolution, Trump repeatedly suggested the US military campaign in Iran may end soon amid ongoing oil market disruptions.
- [Iran Power Shift? IRGC Tightens Grip As Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-power-shift-irgc-tightens-grip-as-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-stays-out-of-sight/): The IRGC has reportedly taken control of key state functions in Iran, pushing President Masoud Pezeshkian into a political deadlock amid wartime pressures.
- [Trump Says He May Attend Supreme Court Hearing In Possible First For Sitting US President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-says-he-may-attend-supreme-court-hearing-in-possible-first-for-sitting-us-president/): US President Trump said ‘I’m going’ when asked if he would attend Supreme Court arguments on his birthright citizenship executive order.
- [$166 Billion Of Trump Tariffs At Stake: Here's Who Gets Priority In Refunds & How The System Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/166-billion-of-trump-tariffs-at-stake-heres-who-gets-priority-in-refunds-how-the-system-works/): Last month, the ⁠US Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s broadest global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, dealing a blow to his economic policy
- [NASA’s 189-Item Menu For 10-Day Artemis II Doesn’t Have Bread Or Salt: Why These Are Space Hazards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/nasas-189-item-menu-for-10-day-artemis-ii-doesnt-have-bread-or-salt-why-these-are-space-hazards/): NASA’s Artemis II explained: Why common kitchen favourites are hazardous in space? What are the 189 items that will meet nutritional and psychological needs of the four astronauts?
- [Trump, Biden Didn’t Act On Plans To Bolster Defences In Saudi Bases Now Hit By Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-biden-didnt-act-on-plans-to-bolster-defences-in-saudi-bases-now-hit-by-iran-report/): US officials say both administrations prioritised the Pacific over Red Sea base upgrades, as Iranian strikes expose vulnerabilities in Saudi facilities.
- ['End Of An Era': Elon Musk Announces Closure Of Custom Orders For Tesla Models S And X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/end-of-an-era-elon-musk-announces-closure-of-custom-orders-for-tesla-models-s-and-x/): Elon Musk has announced the end of custom orders for Tesla’s Model S and Model X, calling it the “ending of an era.”
- [India Set To Receive First Delivery Of Iranian Crude Since 2019 As Hormuz Blockade Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/india-set-to-receive-first-delivery-of-iranian-crude-since-2019-as-hormuz-blockade-continues/): According to the data, the tanker is expected to be carrying around 600,000 barrels of Iranian crude.
- [Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/residents-inspect-drone-damage-near-erbil-airport/): Residents living near Erbil’s international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
- [First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/first-black-astronaut-candidate-proud-victor-glover-will-make-history/): First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
- [Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iraq-defeat-bolivia-2-1-to-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
- [Punjab-Origin Man Shot Dead In Suspected Gangland Killing In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/punjab-origin-man-shot-dead-in-suspected-gangland-killing-in-canada/): The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and collapsed on the spot. He was declared dead at the scene.
- [No Ballroom For Trump: US Judge Stops Construction Of $400 Million White House Project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/no-ballroom-for-trump-us-judge-stops-construction-of-400-million-white-house-project/): Trump defended the ballroom project, saying it is under budget, ahead of schedule and funded without taxpayer money.
- [No More Bags! The Artemis II Crew Can Now Poop In Style With This New Upgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/no-more-bags-the-artemis-ii-crew-can-now-poop-in-style-with-this-new-upgrade/): NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch & Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, will be the first humans in over 50 years to travel beyond low Earth orbit
- [Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/judge-halts-trump-ballroom-project-trump-says-work-can-go-on/): Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
- [American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/american-journalist-kidnapped-in-baghdad/): American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
- [Four Astronauts, One Historic Mission: Meet The Artemis II Crew Heading To The Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/four-astronauts-one-historic-mission-meet-the-artemis-ii-crew-heading-to-the-moon/): Here’s a detailed look at the four crew members leading NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
- [Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: UAE Bars Iranians From Entering, Transiting Country Amid Hostilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/dubai-abu-dhabi-news-live-uae-bars-iranians-from-entering-transiting-country-amid-hostilities/): Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE Updates: The UAE has barred Iranians from entering or transiting the country amid the ongoing hostilities.
- [Marco Rubio Questions NATO As Iran War Strains Ties, Says ‘It Can’t Be A One-Way Street’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/marco-rubio-questions-nato-as-iran-war-strains-ties-says-it-cant-be-a-one-way-street/): Marco Rubio said there was “no doubt” that the US would have to reexamine its ties with NATO after the West Asia conflict ends.
- [Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/global-protests-condemning-israels-new-death-penalty-law-for-palestinians/): Protesters are condemning Israel’s new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
- [Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/turkiye-qualifies-for-world-cup-after-24-year-wait/): Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
- [66% Americans Want Quick End to Iran War, Poll Shows, As US Weighs Risk Of Oil Price Spike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/66-americans-want-quick-end-to-iran-war-poll-shows-as-us-weighs-risk-of-oil-price-spike/): Poll shows 66 percent of Americans want a quick end to the Iran war, most disapprove US strikes as fuel prices surge and economic fears rise
- [Iran War News Live Updates: UAE Ready To Join Fight To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-war-news-live-updates-uae-ready-to-join-fight-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran vs US-Israel War News Today Live Updates: US gas prices hit $4 a gallon, as the president urged other countries to secure their own oil supplies independently.
- [Trump Wants Kharg Island. Three Reasons Why Capturing Iran's Oil Hub May Not Be Worth It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-wants-kharg-island-three-reasons-why-capturing-irans-oil-hub-may-not-be-worth-it/): Kharg may be Iran’s economic lifeline but for an occupying force, it could quickly become a military liability rather than a decisive advantage
- [UAE Willing To Join Fight Against Iran To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/uae-willing-to-join-fight-against-iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-report/): United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the United States and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force.
- [How The US, Israel And Iran Are Using AI-Led Tactics In Battle; What It Means For The Future Of Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/how-the-us-israel-and-iran-are-using-ai-led-tactics-in-battle-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-conflicts/): AI is not making decisions entirely on its own, human oversight remains. But the speed at which information is processed leaves far less room for deliberation
- [Trump Signals Iran War Exit, Tehran Asserts ‘Will’: Is West Asia Conflict Ending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-signals-iran-war-exit-tehran-asserts-will-is-west-asia-conflict-ending/): Trump has signalled the US could end its Iran war operations within weeks even without a deal, while Tehran says it has the “will” to end the conflict if guarantees are provided.
- [Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/al-sharaa-says-syria-to-stay-out-of-war-on-iran-unless-attacked/): ’14 years of war is enough for Syria’: Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- ['Trump Deeply Cares About US-India Relationship': US Envoy To India Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-deeply-cares-about-us-india-relationship-us-envoy-to-india-sergio-gor/): Gor, who is currently in the United States, took to X and shared his picture with President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Oval Office.
- ['New Regime Better Than Past One': Trump Insists US Achieved Leadership Change In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/new-regime-better-than-past-one-trump-insists-us-achieved-leadership-change-in-iran/): Trump insisted that the US achieved regime change in Iran, adding that new leaders were much more reasonable than the past ones.
- ['We Have Nothing To Do With Hormuz Strait': Trump Says Countries Should Manage Own Interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/we-have-nothing-to-do-with-hormuz-strait-trump-says-countries-should-manage-own-interests/): Donald Trump said countries dependent on the Strait of Hormuz should protect their own energy supply routes, stating the US has “nothing to do with that.”
- [Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/judge-temporarily-halts-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-project/): District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
- [‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/a-law-of-death-that-only-applies-to-palestinians/): Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians.
- [Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/emergency-workers-search-for-victims-of-israeli-airstrikes-on-beirut/): Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
- [Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/bosnia-fans-celebrate-as-team-qualifies-for-world-cup-knocking-italy-out/): Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
- [Florida's Palm Beach Airport Set To Be Renamed After US President Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/floridas-palm-beach-airport-set-to-be-renamed-after-us-president-donald-trump/): Florida passes law to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport by July 2026, FAA reviewing new DJT code
- [F-35 Jet From Nellis Air Force Base Crashes In Nevada; Pilot Survives With Minor Injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/f-35-jet-from-nellis-air-force-base-crashes-in-nevada-pilot-survives-with-minor-injuries/): Releasing a statement, the base said that the pilot ejected safely from the jet as it crashed.
- [First Kitchen, Now Bedroom? India's Condom Industry Feels Heat Of US-Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/first-kitchen-now-bedroom-indias-condom-industry-feels-heat-of-us-iran-conflict/): The manufacture of condoms relies heavily on two critical inputs: silicone oil (used as a lubricant) and ammonia (essential for stabilising latex).
- [Trump says US will be leaving Iran in two to three weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-says-us-will-be-leaving-iran-in-two-to-three-weeks/): Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump says US could leave Iran “in two or three weeks.”
- [DR Congo beat Jamaica to reach World Cup via intercontinental finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/dr-congo-beat-jamaica-to-reach-world-cup-via-intercontinental-finals/): Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.
- [Iran war live: Trump says deal ‘irrelevant’; steel plants in Isfahan hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-irrelevant-steel-plants-in-isfahan-hit/): US-Israeli strikes continue across Iran, hitting pharmaceutical companies and steel plants in Isfahan and Farokhshar.
- [Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-tells-allies-get-your-own-oil-says-iran-war-could-end-in-2-3-weeks/): Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end war on Iran.
- [‘Two Weeks To Finish Job’: Donald Trump Says US To Leave Iran ‘Very Soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/two-weeks-to-finish-job-donald-trump-says-us-to-leave-iran-very-soon/): Donald Trump said that while Washington’s direct involvement may not continue for long, the US still has some unfinished military objectives.
- [29 Killed After Russian Military Plane Crashes Into Cliff In Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/29-killed-after-russian-military-plane-crashes-into-cliff-in-crimea/): The incident took place when the military transport aircraft with 23 passengers and six crew members on board, lost contact over the Crimean Peninsula.
- [EU warns oil and gas prices won’t quickly return to normal after Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/eu-warns-oil-and-gas-prices-wont-quickly-return-to-normal-after-iran-war/): The EU’s energy commissioner has warned oil and gas prices will not return to normal any time soon.
- [US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-exempts-gulf-of-mexico-oil-drillers-from-endangered-species-protections/): The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.
- [After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/after-strait-of-hormuz-opens-turmoil-would-still-last-months-analysts-say/): Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.
- [Pope Leo urges Trump to end war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pope-leo-urges-trump-to-end-war-on-iran/): Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
- [Iran’s Araghchi Says In Direct Contact With US Envoy Witkoff, But Denies Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/irans-araghchi-says-in-direct-contact-with-us-envoy-witkoff-but-denies-negotiations/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said that he has been receiving direct messages from Witkoff but that does not mean Tehran is in “negotiations” with Washington.
- [From Microsoft To Tesla: Iran Vows To Target 18 US Tech Firms As War Intensifies | Full List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/from-microsoft-to-tesla-iran-vows-to-target-18-us-tech-firms-as-war-intensifies-full-list/): The IRGC named 18 companies, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing, warning that their regional operations could be hit.
- [Bosnia and Herzegovina dump Italy out of World Cup 2026 qualifier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/bosnia-and-herzegovina-dump-italy-out-of-world-cup-2026-qualifier/): After the match was level at 1-1 after extra time, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties to reach finals.
- [Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/tiger-woods-pleads-not-guilty-to-dui-in-car-crash-where-opioids-found/): Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash.
- [Israeli air attack kills father and two-year-old son in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israeli-air-attack-kills-father-and-two-year-old-son-in-gaza/): A father and his two-year-old son were amongst six people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Tuesday.
- [Why UN slavery resolution won’t be enough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/why-un-slavery-resolution-wont-be-enough/): Slavery declared the gravest crime against humanity.
- [Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/turkiye-and-sweden-book-world-cup-2026-spots-as-kosovo-and-poland-bow-out/): Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.
- [UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/un-aid-chief-warns-of-new-israeli-occupation-in-southern-lebanon-2/): UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned of a potential new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.
- [FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/fbi-agents-who-investigated-trump-file-lawsuit-alleging-retaliatory-firing/): Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump’s efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.
- [‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/i-need-to-leave-cubas-tourism-workers-reel-from-us-oil-blockade/): From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.
- [Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/russian-tanker-reaches-cuba-amid-critical-energy-shortage/): Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
- [Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-ambassador-refuses-to-leave-lebanon-despite-expulsion-order/): Lebanon has ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country, but he has refused to go.
- [US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-supreme-court-rejects-colorado-ban-on-lgbtq-child-conversion-therapy/): In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
- [Iran Says It Has 'Necessary Will' To End War, But Seeking Guarantees For Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/iran-says-it-has-necessary-will-to-end-war-but-seeking-guarantees-for-peace/): Iran president Pezeshkian says Tehran is willing to end war with US and Israel if given guarantees.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian Envoy Shares Update On Iran Supreme Leader's Whereabouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-russian-envoy-shares-update-on-iran-supreme-leaders-whereabouts/): Russian envoy says Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in Iran but avoiding public view, amid rumors he is dead or wounded and IRGC holds real power, AI images fuel jokes
- [‘Ready To Thwart Any Attack’: US Responds After Iran Threatens To Hit Tech Firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/ready-to-thwart-any-attack-us-responds-after-iran-threatens-to-hit-tech-firms/): White House says US military ready to counter any Iranian attacks after IRGC threatens US tech giants, warns their facilities and nearby areas could be targeted from April 1.
- [Analysis: Hezbollah backs Iran ambassador as conflict deepens Lebanon rifts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/analysis-hezbollah-backs-iran-ambassador-as-conflict-deepens-lebanon-rifts/): Lebanon’s expulsion of Iranian ambassador tests limits of state power as Hezbollah fights push for disarmament.
- [Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/hiring-in-the-us-drops-to-pandemic-lows-as-job-market-under-trump-stagnates/): Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months
- [What’s behind Donald Trump’s interest in Iran’s Kharg Island?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/whats-behind-donald-trumps-interest-in-irans-kharg-island/): The US president is threatening to take over Iran’s oil export hub or destroy it.
- [How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/how-pakistan-positioned-itself-at-the-center-of-global-crisis-management/): Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.
- [Israelis attempt to perform Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israelis-attempt-to-perform-passover-sacrifice-at-al-aqsa/): Israelis filmed themselves attempting to bring goats into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a Passover sacrifice.
- [UN expert Albanese confronted by pro-Israeli protesters in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/un-expert-albanese-confronted-by-pro-israeli-protesters-in-germany/): Francesca Albanese was confronted by pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during a visit to Germany.
- [Ukraine to ask US mediators to pass on Easter ceasefire offer to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/ukraine-to-ask-us-mediators-to-pass-on-easter-ceasefire-offer-to-russia/): Ukraine’s president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.
- [‘No Response To Proposal’: Iran Downplays Negotiation With US, Says Only Messages Exchanged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/no-response-to-proposal-iran-downplays-negotiation-with-us-says-only-messages-exchanged/): Iran FM Araghchi says Tehran has not answered a 15 point US proposal and denies formal talks, despite US claims of progress, as the Iran US Israel war intensifies
- [Iran’s FM confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies talks under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/irans-fm-confirms-contact-with-us-envoy-witkoff-denies-talks-under-way/): Iran’s top diplomat Araghchi has told Al Jazeera that, despite contacts, Iran is not in negotiations with the US.
- [Pakistan's Political-Terror Links Exposed: PM's Aide Meets Hafiz Saeed's Son At Faisalabad Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pakistans-political-terror-links-exposed-pms-aide-meets-hafiz-saeeds-son-at-faisalabad-event/): Sources said the interaction took place openly on stage, signalling deep and visible links between Pakistan’s political leadership and proscribed terror outfits.
- [Children At War? Iran Recruiting Kids As Young As 12 To ‘Defend Homeland’: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/children-at-war-iran-recruiting-kids-as-young-as-12-to-defend-homeland-report/): Residents in Tehran and other cities reported seeing teenagers, some carrying weapons, staffing checkpoints and assisting militia patrols.
- [Who Is Shelly Kittleson? Award-Winning US Journalist Covering ISIS Kidnapped In Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/who-is-shelly-kittleson-award-winning-us-journalist-covering-isis-kidnapped-in-iraq/): Shelly Kittleson is popular for her independent journalism in Iraq and the Middle East, covering significant issues such as the US-Israel conflict. Know More About Her
- [Pakistan, China Unveil 5-Point Plan For West Asia Crisis: Humanitarian Effort Or Geopolitical Positioning?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/pakistan-china-unveil-5-point-plan-for-west-asia-crisis-humanitarian-effort-or-geopolitical-positioning/): The proposal represents a calculated effort to project regional power and provide a robust, non-western alternative to traditional security frameworks
- [One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/one-month-of-war-on-iran-cost-arab-countries-up-to-194bn-undp/): Even if conflict is ‘short but intense’, countries like Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon will see major increases in poverty rates.
- [US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/us-israel-launch-major-attacks-as-iranian-authorities-maintain-defiance/): Bunker-buster bombs trigger massive secondary explosions at a mountainous area near Isfahan overnight.
- [Israeli strike hits building in Beirut’s southern suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/israeli-strike-hits-building-in-beiruts-southern-suburbs/): A building in Beirut’s southern suburbs has been hit by an Israeli strike.
- [Palestinians in occupied West Bank protest Israel’s death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank-protest-israels-death-penalty-law/): Families of Palestinian prisoners protested against a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank
- [Threat To Hegseth, Rubio? US Pushes Anti-Drone Laser System Near Residences Of Top US Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/threat-to-hegseth-rubio-us-pushes-anti-drone-laser-system-near-residences-of-top-us-officials/): The drone sightings have prompted concerns about possible surveillance of two high-ranking national security officials at a time when the United States is at war with Iran.
- [American Journalist Abducted By 'Plainclothes Forces' In Iraq's Capital Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/american-journalist-abducted-by-plainclothes-forces-in-iraqs-capital-baghdad/): US journalist Shelly Kittleson is reportedly abducted in Baghdad, one suspect is arrested, details and motives remain unclear, officials have not yet confirmed the incident
- [Dramatic CCTV Footage Shows US Journalist's Abduction In Iraq's Baghdad | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/dramatic-cctv-footage-shows-us-journalists-abduction-in-iraqs-baghdad-video/): US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, video shows her abduction, one suspect is arrested as authorities hunt others and seek her release
- [Qatar says ‘ready to help’ with US-Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/qatar-says-ready-to-help-with-us-iran-negotiations/): Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is “ready to help” with US-Iran negotiations.
- [Why Iran believes it can outlast the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/why-iran-believes-it-can-outlast-the-us/): Iran is preparing for deeper US escalation while insisting it’s winning. Can this war end before it widens?
- [Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/foreign-journalist-kidnapped-in-iraq-interior-ministry/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Major explosion at Russian petrochemical plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/major-explosion-at-russian-petrochemical-plant/): A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
- [‘We’re Winning So Much…’: Chinese State Run Media Mocks US’s Victory Narrative In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/03/31/were-winning-so-much-chinese-state-run-media-mocks-uss-victory-narrative-in-iran-war/): Chinese state media attacks US claims of progress in the Iran war, using cartoons to link US strikes to civilian harm, while Beijing urges de escalation to protect Gulf stability
- [Donald Trump Hints At Ending Iran War Soon: 'Core Strategic Objectives Nearing Completion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/donald-trump-hints-at-ending-iran-war-soon-core-strategic-objectives-nearing-completion/): Donald Trump, in his address to the nation, promised to “finish the job” soon as the US core objectives were “nearing completion”, while warning to hit Iran hard if talks failed.
- ['We're Here To Help Them': Trump Says US Doesn't Need Middle East Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/were-here-to-help-them-trump-says-us-doesnt-need-middle-east-oil/): Trump says amid war in Iran that the U.S. no longer needs Middle East oil
- ['We're Going To Hit Them Extremely Hard In Next 2-3 Weeks': Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/were-going-to-hit-them-extremely-hard-in-next-2-3-weeks-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran/): Trump said Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly degraded, adding that its naval forces were effectively eliminated
- ['It Was Our Last Best Chance': Marco Rubio Explains Why America Attacked Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/it-was-our-last-best-chance-marco-rubio-explains-why-america-attacked-iran/): Rubio emphasised that the US could not allow a regime with an “apocalyptic vision of the future” to protect its nuclear ambitions behind a shield.
- [When Will Hormuz Blockade End? Trump’s Address To Nation On Iran War Offers Clues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/when-will-hormuz-blockade-end-trumps-address-to-nation-on-iran-war-offers-clues/): Trump reiterated that the military action against Iran would end in two to three weeks and heaped praise on the US military for a “decisive” blow to Iran.
- [Trump Warns Iran Will Be Taken 'Back To Stone Age' If No Deal Reached | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-warns-iran-will-be-taken-back-to-stone-age-if-no-deal-reached-top-points/): Donald Trump said US is close to achieving key military objectives in Iran but warned of intensified strikes within the next two to three weeks if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
- [Is Iran War Ending Soon? Donald Trump's Address To Nation Sends Mixed Signals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/is-iran-war-ending-soon-donald-trumps-address-to-nation-sends-mixed-signals/): Trump’s speech reflects a pattern visible since the conflict began: declare progress, retain maximalist goals, and keep escalation on the table
- ['Our Armed Forces Delivered Swift Decisive Victory In Battlefield': Trump On West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/our-armed-forces-delivered-swift-decisive-victory-in-battlefield-trump-on-west-asia-war/): ‘Our Armed Forces Delivered Swift Decisive Victory In Battlefield’: Trump On West Asia War
- [Iran war live: Trump to address nation; Tehran denies seeking ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-live-trump-to-address-nation-tehran-denies-seeking-ceasefire/): Iran denies seeking a truce and keeps up counterattacks, as US-Israeli raids cause deaths and damage across the country.
- [Iran-US-Israel War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump Set To Address Nation Over Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-us-israel-war-live-updates-donald-trump-set-to-address-nation-over-iran-conflict/): Iran-US-Israel War LIVE Updates: Trump is set to deliver a high-stakes prime-time address to the nation, outlining his strategy in the ongoing Iran conflict.
- [NASA successfully launches historic Artemis II moon mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/nasa-successfully-launches-historic-artemis-ii-moon-mission/): The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
- [Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/artemis-ii-successfully-launches-four-astronauts-into-space/): NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.
- [First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/first-troops-from-un-backed-gang-suppression-force-arrive-in-haiti/): The force has an initial mandate of 12 months to address widespread gang violence in Haiti ahead of its elections.
- [FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/fbi-agents-from-us-arrive-in-cuba-to-probe-lethal-speedboat-shooting/): Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.
- [Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning triggered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/magnitude-7-4-quake-hits-off-indonesias-ternate-tsunami-warning-triggered/): The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was at a ​depth of 10km (6.21 miles).
- [NASA’s Artemis II With 4 Astronauts Aboard Lifts Off For Historic Lunar Space Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/nasas-artemis-ii-with-4-astronauts-aboard-lifts-off-for-historic-lunar-space-mission/): NASA launches Artemis II from Florida, a 10 day lunar flyby with four astronauts, marking the first crewed trip to the Moons vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972.
- [US removes sanctions on Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-removes-sanctions-on-venezuelas-interim-president-delcy-rodriguez/): US has exerted growing influence over the Venezuelan government after abducting former President Nicolas Maduro.
- [Ceasefire For Hormuz? US, Iran Explore Deal To Reopen Key Oil Route: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/ceasefire-for-hormuz-us-iran-explore-deal-to-reopen-key-oil-route-report/): US and Iran weigh a deal tying a ceasefire to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Trump demands the strait be open while Iran denies seeking truce and vows war until compensation.
- [Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/celebrations-erupt-as-dr-congo-ends-over-50-year-world-cup-wait/): Fans braved heavy rain to celebrate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Jamaica in extra time.
- [Protesters gather to oppose changes to US birthright citizenship law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/protesters-gather-to-oppose-changes-to-us-birthright-citizenship-law/): Protests gathered as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on Donald Trump’s move to restrict birthright citizenship.
- [Smoke and embers seen over Iran’s Isfahan after strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/smoke-and-embers-seen-over-irans-isfahan-after-strike/): Video captured a massive column of smoke and burning embers towering over Isfahan, Iran following a US-Israeli strike.
- [SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/spacex-files-to-go-public-paving-way-to-make-elon-musk-first-trillionaire/): Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.
- [NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/nasa-moon-mission-a-contrast-to-us-war-on-iran-says-us-senator/): Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
- [War Timeline, NATO Rift, Hormuz Focus: What To Expect From Trump’s Address On Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/war-timeline-nato-rift-hormuz-focus-what-to-expect-from-trumps-address-on-iran-conflict/): Despite mixed messaging in recent days-ranging from optimism about a quick end to threats of intensified strikes—Trump is expected to present a clearer roadmap in his address.
- [India begins counting its population in historic census](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/india-begins-counting-its-population-in-historic-census/): India has begun counting its around 1.4 billion population in the world’s largest census, its first since 2011.
- [Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/burundi-says-at-least-13-killed-dozens-injured-in-military-base-blast/): Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles ​and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.
- [‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/hits-close-to-home-us-supreme-court-hears-birthright-citizenship-case/): Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
- [Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/ecuador-claims-28-drop-in-homicides-amid-concerns-over-anti-crime-campaign/): President Daniel Noboa has led a hardline effort against local criminal networks, including military operations with US.
- [‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/which-interests-being-served-by-war-irans-pezeshkian-asks-us-public/): In open letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urges Americans to see beyond ‘flood of distortions’ as war rages.
- [What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/what-are-the-consequences-of-israels-death-penalty-law-for-palestinians/): Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.
- [‘Proxy For Israel’: Iranian President Calls On Americans To Question Trump’s War Motives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/proxy-for-israel-iranian-president-calls-on-americans-to-question-trumps-war-motives/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that attacks on infrastructure and continued military action would increase instability and human suffering.
- [Trump Threatens To Stop Ukraine Arms Supply To Pressure Europe Over Strait Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-threatens-to-stop-ukraine-arms-supply-to-pressure-europe-over-strait-of-hormuz-report/): The move comes as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint effectively closed by Iran following US and Israeli strikes.
- [Memorial honours Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/memorial-honours-indonesian-un-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon/): Families and colleagues held a memorial for UN peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon.
- [Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/palestinians-in-west-bank-protest-strike-against-israeli-death-penalty-law/): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party had called for the strike.
- [Central Israel hit by one of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/central-israel-hit-by-one-of-irans-largest-missile-barrages-in-weeks/): One of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks injured at least 14 people and caused damage across several Israel.
- [Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/crete-turns-orange-as-saharan-dust-sweeps-in/): Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.
- [‘Trump Is Losing Patience’: US VP JD Vance Issues ‘Stern Warning’ To Iran Over War Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-is-losing-patience-us-vp-jd-vance-issues-stern-warning-to-iran-over-war-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance has taken on an expanded diplomatic role in efforts to end the ongoing conflict and communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan.
- [Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iraq-coach-says-world-cup-can-help-change-perception-of-country/): Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.
- [Why Iran says its universities are being targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/why-iran-says-its-universities-are-being-targeted/): Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.
- [In A First For US President, Trump Attends Supreme Court Hearing On Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/in-a-first-for-us-president-trump-attends-supreme-court-hearing-on-birthright-citizenship/): Trump becomes first sitting US president to attend Supreme Court hearing on his birthright citizenship order, justices show skepticism, ruling expected by June.
- [‘April Fools’ Joke’: Iran Mocks Trump’s ‘New Regime’ Claim, Denies Ceasefire Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/april-fools-joke-iran-mocks-trumps-new-regime-claim-denies-ceasefire-request/): Iran mocks Trump for claiming a new Iranian regime sought a ceasefire, calls his remarks an April Fools joke and false, denies requesting any truce tied to reopening Hormuz
- [‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/this-is-an-apartheid-regime-critics-decry-israels-new-death-penalty-law/): Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.
- [Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-authorities-await-war-victory-as-supporters-mark-1979-anniversary/): Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.
- [UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/uk-to-host-meeting-of-35-countries-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/): Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait ‘will not be easy’.
- [History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/historys-biggest-census-why-indias-new-population-count-is-controversial/): The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
- [Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/kenyas-tea-industry-suffers-crisis-caused-by-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Kenyan tea farmers are facing a crisis after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted key export routes to the Middle East.
- [Iranian officials ‘laugh’ at Trump’s claim Iran wants a ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iranian-officials-laugh-at-trumps-claim-iran-wants-a-ceasefire/): A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran asked for a ceasefire.
- [US Military Eyes Two Potential Ground Assaults In Iran, Awaiting Trump's Nod: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-military-eyes-two-potential-ground-assaults-in-iran-awaiting-trumps-nod-report/): The report said US military are preparing for operations targeting Kharg Island and a separate mission to seize highly enriched uranium linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [$500 Million Toll: US Loses 16 MQ-9 Reaper Drones Since Iran War Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/500-million-toll-us-loses-16-mq-9-reaper-drones-since-iran-war-began/): US has reportedly lost 16 MQ 9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, including two near Isfahan, costing nearly 500 million dollars and raising concerns over drone attrition.
- [Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/ali-zafar-wins-defamation-case-against-meesha-shafi-why-it-matters/): Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.
- [Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-denies-trumps-claim-iranian-president-requested-ceasefire/): Donald Trump says US will continue ‘blasting Iran into oblivion’ until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
- [Iran War: What a Marine Expeditionary Unit is – and other US military terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-war-what-a-marine-expeditionary-unit-is-and-other-us-military-terms/): The US has deployed thousands of additional Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East since the Iran war began.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei’s rumoured injury or death won’t change Iran’s trajectory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/mojtaba-khameneis-rumoured-injury-or-death-wont-change-irans-trajectory/): His father, Ali Khamenei, built the supreme leader’s office into an institution that does not depend on a single leader.
- [Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/russia-says-will-continue-helping-cuba-after-first-oil-shipment-arrives/): Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
- [US Nearing 'Finish Line' With Iran, Rubio Warns Tehran Could Become 'Next North Korea'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-nearing-finish-line-with-iran-rubio-warns-tehran-could-become-next-north-korea/): Rubio questioned the US relationship with NATO, citing restrictions imposed by several European countries on the use of their military bases.
- [Oil supply Shock To Worsen In April As Hormuz Closure Hits Europe: IEA Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/oil-supply-shock-to-worsen-in-april-as-hormuz-closure-hits-europe-iea-chief/): IEA warns Hormuz closure has caused record oil disruptions, with April losses set to double March, jet fuel and diesel shortages spreading from Asia to Europe
- [Russia claims to take full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/russia-claims-to-take-full-control-of-ukraines-luhansk-region/): No immediate comment from Ukraine on Kremlin’s claim of advance in part of larger industrial Donbas area.
- [Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/can-russia-help-fill-the-global-energy-gap/): Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
- [Why Israel’s New Death Penalty Law That Applies Only To Palestinians Has Triggered A Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/why-israels-new-death-penalty-law-that-applies-only-to-palestinians-has-triggered-a-row/): While the law technically allows for death penalty in civilian & military courts, critics argue that its legal definitions are designed to apply almost exclusively to Palestinians
- ['Living My 92 Years Through Victor': First Black Astronaut Candidate Ed Dwight Reflects On Moon Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/living-my-92-years-through-victor-first-black-astronaut-candidate-ed-dwight-reflects-on-moon-mission/): Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut on a lunar mission with Artemis II, fulfilling the dream of his mentor Ed Dwight, a 1960s Black astronaut candidate.
- [‘No Promises’: Israel Says It Cannot Rule Out Future Wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/no-promises-israel-says-it-cannot-rule-out-future-wars/): Israeli minister says enemies pose no existential threat but urges vigilance as Israel and US strike Iran.
- ['Will Be Out Pretty Quickly, Could Return Only For Spot Hits’: Trump Reiterates Iran Exit Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/will-be-out-pretty-quickly-could-return-only-for-spot-hits-trump-reiterates-iran-exit-plan/): Trump says US will leave Iran conflict quickly after key goals, may return for spot hits, claims Iran cannot get nuclear weapon, considers US withdrawal from NATO
- [Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/minerals-for-aid-are-new-us-health-deals-exploiting-african-countries/): Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against ‘lopsided’ agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
- [Lebanon faces growing displacement crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/lebanon-faces-growing-displacement-crisis/): The UN warns Lebanon is facing a cycle of ‘coercive displacement’ as more than one million people flee Israeli attacks.
- [‘The World Cup curse’: Outcry as Italy miss out for third time in a row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/the-world-cup-curse-outcry-as-italy-miss-out-for-third-time-in-a-row/): Italy’s sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.
- [Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/russia-imposing-ban-on-all-gasoline-exports-due-to-iran-war/): Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
- [French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/french-president-macron-visits-japan-to-discuss-the-energy-crisis/): France’s Macron paid a visit to Tokyo to meet with Japan’s Takaichi to discuss the economic war of the war on Iran.
- ['No Need For New Delhi': Inside China’s High-Stakes Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Bid | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/no-need-for-new-delhi-inside-chinas-high-stakes-pakistan-afghanistan-peace-bid-exclusive/): Sources say Beijing’s primary objective is the total strategic encirclement of India’s interests in the neighbourhood
- [Paternity Leave Around The World: How Many Days Off Do Indian Fathers Get For Newborns?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/paternity-leave-around-the-world-how-many-days-off-do-indian-fathers-get-for-newborns/): AAP MP Raghav Chadha stressed that the presence of a husband is crucial for a woman immediately after childbirth.
- [Iran Says Ready To Sustain War For 'At Least Six Months' As Trump Signals West Asia Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iran-says-ready-to-sustain-war-for-at-least-six-months-as-trump-signals-west-asia-exit/): Iran’s Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was fully prepared for a prolonged conflict and would defend itself “to whatever extent necessary”.
- ['Legally Void': Sheikh Hasina Reaches Out, Asks Bangladesh Tribunal To Set Aside Death Sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/legally-void-sheikh-hasina-reaches-out-asks-bangladesh-tribunal-to-set-aside-death-sentence/): A letter by Hasina’s legal team urged the authorities to stop any move towards carrying out the verdict, arguing it will amount to “summary execution” and violate international law
- [Russia Delivers Over 450 Tonnes Of Medicines And Relief Supplies To Iran Amid War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/russia-delivers-over-450-tonnes-of-medicines-and-relief-supplies-to-iran-amid-war/): Russia sends over 450 tonnes of medicines and humanitarian aid to Iran in a single day, highlighting Moscow’s support for Tehran amid the ongoing regional crisis.
- [Trump Claims Iran Asked For Ceasefire, Says ‘Will Consider Once Hormuz Reopens’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/trump-claims-iran-asked-for-ceasefire-says-will-consider-once-hormuz-reopens/): Trump Claims Iran Sought Ceasefire, Says US Will Decide After Hormuz Reopens
- [US Troops Shift To Hotels As Iranian Drone Strikes Leave Bases 'All But Uninhabitable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-troops-shift-to-hotels-as-iranian-drone-strikes-leave-bases-all-but-uninhabitable/): Iranian missile and drone strikes damage US Gulf bases, forcing troops into hotels and temporary sites, highlighting a shift to dispersed operations and rising defence costs.
- [NASA’s Artemis II Rocket Is Taller Than Statue Of Liberty: Is It The Tallest Space Launch System?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/nasas-artemis-ii-rocket-is-taller-than-statue-of-liberty-is-it-the-tallest-space-launch-system/): NASA’s Artemis II Rocket: The SLS is designed as a super-heavy-lift vehicle to return humans to deep space for the first time since 1972
- [UK PM says war on Iran will impact Britain’s future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/uk-pm-says-war-on-iran-will-impact-britains-future/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the war on Iran will shape Britain’s future.
- [How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump’s Iran war demands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/how-are-nato-allies-pushing-back-against-trumps-iran-war-demands/): Trump says he is considering a NATO exit as allies resist cooperation in US-Israel war on Iran.
- [UK finds pro-Palestine protest organisers guilty of breaching police rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/uk-finds-pro-palestine-protest-organisers-guilty-of-breaching-police-rules/): Human Rights Watch slams the ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham as a ‘political’ move to silence dissent.
- [‘Permanent scar’: Iran minister on US-Israeli attacks on monuments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/permanent-scar-iran-minister-on-us-israeli-attacks-on-monuments/): Iran’s cultural heritage minister tells Al Jazeera damage to 56 sites is a ‘deliberate war’ on the country’s identity.
- [Crypto Heist: Thousands Of US Companies Targeted By North Korean Hackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/crypto-heist-thousands-of-us-companies-targeted-by-north-korean-hackers/): North Korean hackers breached Axios software, sending malicious updates to thousands of US firms, aiming to steal cryptocurrency to fund Pyongyang nuclear and missile programmes.
- [Amid Clash, Pakistan, Afghanistan To Meet In China’s Urumqi Today: Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/amid-clash-pakistan-afghanistan-to-meet-in-chinas-urumqi-today-exclusive-details/): It is the first high-level interaction between the two warring neighbours since Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against alleged terror hideouts in Afghanistan on Feb 26
- [Putin Says US Pulled Out Of Nuclear Deal, Slams EU Demands: 'Why The Hell Should Iran Comply?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/putin-says-us-pulled-out-of-nuclear-deal-slams-eu-demands-why-the-hell-should-iran-comply/): Putin was referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), widely known as the Iran nuclear deal, which was signed in 2015 between Iran and major world powers.
- [Satellite Images Show Ships Ablaze, Damage At Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port, Parchin Army Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/satellite-images-show-ships-ablaze-damage-at-irans-bandar-abbas-port-parchin-army-base/): Satellite images show US and Israeli strikes set ships ablaze at Irans Bandar Abbas port and hit buildings at Parchin base, revealing major damage to IRGC and military sites
- [Assaulted, robbed: Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/assaulted-robbed-refugees-abused-on-bosnia-croatia-border/): As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.
- [Iraq qualifies for the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 40 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iraq-qualifies-for-the-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-in-40-years/): Thousands of Iraqis streamed to the streets of Baghdad to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.
- [Iraq celebrates qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/iraq-celebrates-qualification-for-fifa-world-cup-2026/): The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.
- [US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-supreme-court-to-hear-constitutional-test-of-birthright-citizenship/): Advocates warn of fallout for immigrants as challenge Trump executive order is heard before US top court.
- [West Bank strikes over Palestinian-only death penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/west-bank-strikes-over-palestinian-only-death-penalty/): A general strike swept the West Bank after Israel passed a death penalty law that only targets Palestinians.
- [Starmer To Host 35-Nation Talks On Strait Of Hormuz Reopening, Says UK Won’t Be Drawn Into War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/starmer-to-host-35-nation-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-says-uk-wont-be-drawn-into-war/): UK to host 35-nation talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz as Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into Iran conflict
- [Why Nepal’s New PM Balen Shah Plans To Issue Apology To Dalits: Discrimination To Violence Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/why-nepals-new-pm-balen-shah-plans-to-issue-apology-to-dalits-discrimination-to-violence-explained/): Nepal’s New PM Balen Shah Plans To Issue Apology To Dalits: Is there caste discrimination against Dalits in Nepal? Has there been violence? Why the apology? News18 explains
- [Russia Says It's In Touch With US Intelligence Services On Ending Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/russia-says-its-in-touch-with-us-intelligence-services-on-ending-iran-war/): Russia says its SVR and the US CIA are in contact over Iran. This comes days after Zelenskyy claims Russia shared intel with Iran before the attack on Prince Sultan Air Base.
- [Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/israel-kills-7-people-in-beirut-hezbollah-fights-invasion-in-south-lebanon/): The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.
- [‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-attacking-irans-nuclear-facilities-is-a-sign-of-endgame/): ‘US attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities is a sign of endgame’
- [UAE Is ‘Ready’, Will It Become First Gulf Nation To Join US-Israel-Iran War To Open Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/uae-is-ready-will-it-become-first-gulf-nation-to-join-us-israel-iran-war-to-open-hormuz/): If UAE joins US-Israel military op, it will be the 1st Persian Gulf nation to become an active combatant in conflict against Iran. Change in stance to military assets, explained
- ['Should We Keep Her?’ Trump Jokingly Questions If WH Press Secy Leavitt Is Doing A Bad Job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/should-we-keep-her-trump-jokingly-questions-if-wh-press-secy-leavitt-is-doing-a-bad-job/): Trump jokes about firing press secretary Karoline Leavitt while criticising what he calls overwhelmingly negative media coverage.
- ['Always Knew They Were Paper Tigers': Trump Says He's Strongly Considering Pulling Out Of NATO'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/always-knew-they-were-paper-tigers-trump-says-hes-strongly-considering-pulling-out-of-nato/): Trump said he was strongly considering pulling the US out of NATO after the alliance refused to join his war on Iran.
- [India begins world’s largest population census](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/india-begins-worlds-largest-population-census/): More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.
- [US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/us-messages-via-witkoff-and-intermediaries-are-not-negotiations-araghchi/): Iran’s foreign minister says message exchanges continue with Washington, but insists there are no negotiations or trust.
- [‘An incredible feeling’: Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/an-incredible-feeling-turkiye-beat-kosovo-to-end-24-year-world-cup-wait/): Turkiye secure a return to football’s biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.
- [Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/01/houthis-claim-joint-missile-attack-on-israel-with-iran-and-hezbollah/): Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.
- [Iran says army forces are ready to repel US-Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-says-army-forces-are-ready-to-repel-us-israeli-attacks/): Iran says it is ready to counter any US-Israeli attacks, insisting its military capabilities remain intact.
- [Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/oil-shock-triggers-global-price-spikes-as-iran-war-drags-on/): Fuel shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling worldwide, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push prices higher.
- [Dramatic Video Shows US F-15 Fighter Jet Chasing Iranian Shahed Drone Over Iraq | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/dramatic-video-shows-us-f-15-fighter-jet-chasing-iranian-shahed-drone-over-iraq-watch/): The footage, shared by Iran-backed accounts, appeared to capture a high-speed aerial chase involving multiple drones.
- [PKR 458 Petrol Shock: Pakistan’s Middle Class Pushed To Brink By Massive Fuel Price Hike | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pkr-458-petrol-shock-pakistans-middle-class-pushed-to-brink-by-massive-fuel-price-hike-exclusive-details/): Top PPP sources indicate that this is not a temporary price fluctuation but a signal of ‘deep structural distress’
- [Iranians celebrate New Year in parks despite ongoing attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iranians-celebrate-new-year-in-parks-despite-ongoing-attacks/): Iranians gathered in parks across Tehran to mark the end of the Persian New Year.
- [Barcelona thump Real Madrid 6-0 to reach women’s Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/barcelona-thump-real-madrid-6-0-to-reach-womens-champions-league-semifinal/): Barcelona reach the last four of women’s Champions League, beating fierce football rivals Real Madrid 12-2 on aggregate.
- [Yamal slams anti-Muslim fan chants as Spain’s World Cup final hopes tainted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/yamal-slams-anti-muslim-fan-chants-as-spains-world-cup-final-hopes-tainted/): Lamine Yamal condemns xenophobic fans at Egypt friendly at a time when Spain is trying to secure 2030 World Cup final.
- [Iran's Iconic B1 Bridge, Highest In Middle East, Cut In Half After US Strikes | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/irans-iconic-b1-bridge-highest-in-middle-east-cut-in-half-after-us-strikes-watch/): Stretching 1,050 meters with a 136-meter-high column, the $400 million project was designed to enhance regional trade and connect Tehran with northern regions.
- ['Spring Cleaning' At White House: Did Epstein 'Client Files' Finally Sink Pam Bondi’s Career?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/spring-cleaning-at-white-house-did-epstein-client-files-finally-sink-pam-bondis-career/): Reports suggest that President Trump had grown increasingly frustrated with Bondi’s inability to secure successful prosecutions against high-profile political adversaries
- [NASA’s Artemis II Shares Mesmerising Image Of Earth | See Pic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/nasas-artemis-ii-shares-mesmerising-image-of-earth-see-pic/): NASA Artemis II shares first Earth image from Orion after launch, four astronauts begin 10 day lunar flyby test mission that will circle the Moon without landing.
- [Videos capture projectile falling in central Israel after Iran strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/videos-capture-projectile-falling-in-central-israel-after-iran-strike/): Videos show the moment a projectile strikes central Israel, with a loud explosion heard on impact.
- [Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/childrens-hospital-in-tehran-keeps-hopes-and-smiles-alive-during-war/): Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.
- [GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/gcc-chief-urges-un-to-halt-iranian-attacks-protect-gulf-waterways/): Jassim al-Budaiwi calls on UN Security Council to guarantee ‘uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways’.
- ['You Are Fired': Trump Ousts US Attorney General Pam Bondi After Criticism Over Epstein Probe Handling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/you-are-fired-trump-ousts-us-attorney-general-pam-bondi-after-criticism-over-epstein-probe-handling/): Donald Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, his second Cabinet removal after dismissing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March
- [Bankruptcy In Barnyard? Pakistan's Punjab Plans Gobar Tax For Buffaloes In 'Financial Desperation' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/bankruptcy-in-barnyard-pakistans-punjab-plans-gobar-tax-for-buffaloes-in-financial-desperation-exclusive/): The Maryam Nawaz-led government frames the move as a green energy initiative under the ‘Suthra Punjab’ (Clean Punjab) Biogas Programme
- [India Only Country To Loose Mariners In Iran War: Foreign Secretary At UK-Led Talks On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/india-only-country-to-loose-mariners-in-iran-war-foreign-secretary-at-uk-led-talks-on-hormuz/): India joins UK led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz, stresses de escalation, maritime freedom and energy security after losing sailors, says outreach helped 6 ships cross safely
- [Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-fires-pam-bondi-as-us-attorney-general-elevates-todd-blanche/): Bondi had come under fire for what critics called politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of Epstein files.
- [US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-homeland-security-shutdown-to-stretch-on-despite-senate-passing-funding/): The House has failed to hold a vote on the Senate bill, while Trump says he will sign order to pay ‘all’ DHS employees.
- [Mohamed Salah: Football, Faith & Changing Perceptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/mohamed-salah-football-faith-changing-perceptions/): Mohamed Salah hasn’t just become one of Liverpool’s greatest players, he’s challenged stereotypes about Muslims.
- [Pastor’s White House prayer claims Iranians seek death of all Jews](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pastors-white-house-prayer-claims-iranians-seek-death-of-all-jews/): Evangelical pastor Franklin Graham claimed Iranians seek to kill Jews worldwide and said Trump was chosen by God.
- [UN experts urge investigation into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/un-experts-urge-investigation-into-israels-killing-of-lebanese-journalists/): UN experts say Israel ’emboldened by impunity’ for previous journalist killings in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
- [Macron Hits Back At US President's 'Wife Beats Him' Remark: 'He Talks Too Much’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/macron-hits-back-at-us-presidents-wife-beats-him-remark-he-talks-too-much/): French President Emmanuel Macron criticises US President Donald Trump, saying Trump talks too much, after Trump mocked Macron by claiming his wife treats him extremely badly
- ['Make A Deal Before It's Too Late': Trump Warns Iran After Striking Middle East's Highest Bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/make-a-deal-before-its-too-late-trump-warns-iran-after-striking-middle-easts-highest-bridge/): Post Content
- [‘Israel has been avoiding any diplomacy’ and pursuing escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/israel-has-been-avoiding-any-diplomacy-and-pursuing-escalation/): ‘When the only tool you have in your toolbox is a hammer you can solve everything with the hammer’.
- [Video: Protests in Gaza against Israel’s Palestinian death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/video-protests-in-gaza-against-israels-palestinian-death-penalty-law/): Palestinians in Gaza joined protests against the Israeli govt approval of a death penalty law on Palestinian prisoners.
- [US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran, killing two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-israeli-strike-hits-newly-opened-b1-bridge-near-tehran-killing-two/): A US-Israeli strike targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran, killing at least two people.
- [World Cup 2026: Iran and Infantino talks progressing as war darkens US trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/world-cup-2026-iran-and-infantino-talks-progressing-as-war-darkens-us-trip/): Iranian football officials hold first face-to-face meeting with FIFA’s president since start of US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/argentina-expels-iranian-diplomat-amid-rift-over-blacklisting-irgc/): Buenos Aires accuses Tehran of making ‘offensive’ accusations against Argentina after it labeled IRGC as ‘terror’ group.
- [European Parliament member Rima Hassan taken into French police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/european-parliament-member-rima-hassan-taken-into-french-police-custody/): Members of Hassan’s La France Insoumise party condemn detention as part of effort to ‘intimidate’ Palestine supporters.
- [Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-releases-mocking-missile-launch-video-after-trump-threats/): Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.
- [Can the US seize Iran’s enriched uranium – and what are the risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/can-the-us-seize-irans-enriched-uranium-and-what-are-the-risks/): A military operation would pose chemical, logistical, and tactical hurdles, experts say.
- [US reinforcements are coming to the Gulf – but what does victory look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-reinforcements-are-coming-to-the-gulf-but-what-does-victory-look-like/): Al Jazeera’s defence editor looks at how the US-Israeli attack on Iran has become a regional war
- [Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pakistan-afghanistan-hold-talks-in-china-to-end-months-of-conflict/): China has been trying to mediate a negotiated settlement to the conflict between the allies-turned-foes.
- [The ‘Flag For Hire’ Gambit: Pakistan’s High-Stakes ‘Transit-For-Money’ Pitch In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/the-flag-for-hire-gambit-pakistans-high-stakes-transit-for-money-pitch-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Shipping industry sources indicate Islamabad is seeking ‘premium protection fees’ from international operators who are currently facing astronomical war-risk insurance premiums
- [Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/why-lebanon-should-join-the-international-criminal-court/): ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon would mean a chance of accountability for Israeli war crimes and renewed political pressure.
- [Can Starmer’s 40-nation coalition open the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/can-starmers-40-nation-coalition-open-the-strait-of-hormuz/): About 20 percent of global oil and gas passes through the Gulf waterway.
- [CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/centcom-releases-video-of-air-strikes-in-fifth-week-of-war-on-iran/): US Central Command has released footage of strikes in Iran appearing to show the targeting of drones and tanks.
- [The Isfahan Strike: Why The Mobarakeh Steel Shutdown Is A ‘Lethal Blow’ To Iran’s War Machine | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/the-isfahan-strike-why-the-mobarakeh-steel-shutdown-is-a-lethal-blow-to-irans-war-machine-exclusive/): Intelligence analysts suggest the ‘main idea’ behind the attack is to spark domestic friction and riots in Iran
- ['More Painful Response Coming': Iran Warns US, Israel For Attacks On Gulf Nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/more-painful-response-coming-iran-warns-us-israel-for-attacks-on-gulf-nations/): IRGC warns US and Israel after strikes on aluminium plants in UAE and Bahrain, vows harsher response as Trump says US will hit Iran extremely hard and war is nearing completion
- [‘Bomb back to the Stone Age’: US history of threats and carpet bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/bomb-back-to-the-stone-age-us-history-of-threats-and-carpet-bombing/): Analysts say carpet bombing countries is a war crime. But it wouldn’t be new for the US.
- [Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite ‘obstacles’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pakistan-to-continue-with-iran-us-mediation-despite-obstacles/): Islamabad’s statement follows Trump threatening to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’.
- [UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/uk-led-coalition-of-40-countries-vows-action-on-hormuz-strait-gridlock/): UK PM Keir Starmer urges non-military solutions ahead of coalition meeting to ease gridlock in vital Strait of Hormuz.
- [Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after training crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/spanish-cyclist-guardeno-airlifted-to-intensive-care-after-training-crash/): A week after 23-year-old’s participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.
- [Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/burkina-faso-military-allies-committing-horrific-civilian-abuses-hrw/): More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
- [UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/uefas-euro-2032-warning-the-latest-blow-to-italy-after-world-cup-exit/): Days after missing out on World Cup 2026 spot, Italy are warned that their cohosting of Euro 2032 could be in doubt.
- [Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/womens-asian-cup-finalists-accuse-governing-body-over-equal-money/): Japan and Australia renew calls for pay parity with men’s football, as former also sack coach Nils Nielsen.
- [Smoke rises over Mashhad, Iran, following strike near airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/smoke-rises-over-mashhad-iran-following-strike-near-airport/): Footage shows columns of smoke rising over the Iranian city of Mashhad, after US-Israeli strikes near the airport.
- [IRGC ‘Hits’ US 5th Fleet in Bahrain, Drones ‘Chase’ USS Lincoln? Iran Goes Ballistic on Israel |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/irgc-hits-us-5th-fleet-in-bahrain-drones-chase-uss-lincoln-iran-goes-ballistic-on-israel-4k/): Israel’s military said it intercepted multiple Iranian missile waves on April 2, including attacks after US President Trump addressed the nation. The IDF reported about 10 ballistic missiles in the opening barrage, while Iran claimed strikes on US aircraft in Tel Aviv and radar sites in the UAE using long-range Arash-2 drones.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:34 – […]
- ['No Enemy Should Survive': Iran Army Chief Orders Commanders To Prepare For Ground Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/no-enemy-should-survive-iran-army-chief-orders-commanders-to-prepare-for-ground-attack/): Iran army chief Amir Hatami orders full readiness against any attack, urges close monitoring of US moves, after President Trump signals intensified military action soon
- [The 450-Kg Nuclear Gamble: Why Trump’s Plan To Seize Iran’s Uranium Is A Logistical Nightmare For US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/the-450-kg-nuclear-gamble-why-trumps-plan-to-seize-irans-uranium-is-a-logistical-nightmare-for-us/): The message from nuclear scientists is clear: you do not ‘raid’ a uranium stockpile; you carefully, and very slowly, exhume it
- [How Israel’s record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/how-israels-record-budget-will-finance-expanding-illegal-settlements/): Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
- [Israeli strikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah targets ground troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/israeli-strikes-kill-7-in-southern-lebanon-hezbollah-targets-ground-troops/): Fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Israel seeks to establish a ‘security zone’ and dismantle Hezbollah.
- [Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/four-children-killed-in-nursery-school-stabbing-attack-in-uganda/): Police said a suspect is in custody but the motive remains unknown after attack in Ugandan capital, Kampala.
- [Pakistan-bound ships pass through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pakistan-bound-ships-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Karachi Port.
- [12 Dead, Tourism Down, Firms Go Remote: A Month Into Iran War, Is The Dubai Dream Fading?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/12-dead-tourism-down-firms-go-remote-a-month-into-iran-war-is-the-dubai-dream-fading/): With firms going remote and tourists staying away, the foundations of Dubai’s long-held promise of stability and opportunity are being tested.
- [US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-israeli-attacks-and-its-impact-on-irans-economy/): US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy
- [Yemen’s Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/yemens-houthis-coordinate-with-iran-but-retain-independence-despite-war/): Houthi actions align with Iran’s strategy, but maintain autonomy to maximise regional influence and domestic objectives.
- [Eight countries condemn Israel’s one-sided death penalty for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/eight-countries-condemn-israels-one-sided-death-penalty-for-palestinians/): Muslim-majority nations denounce Israel’s ‘increasingly discriminatory’ practices that ‘entrench a system of apartheid’.
- [Libyan military leader may have combat drones despite UN embargo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/libyan-military-leader-may-have-combat-drones-despite-un-embargo/): Reuters news agency says satellite images show ⁠at least three drones at Al Khadim airbase between April and December.
- [Senior Iranian Official Involved In Peace Talks Injured In US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/senior-iranian-official-involved-in-peace-talks-injured-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Iranian official Kamal Kharazi was critically injured in a suspected US Israeli strike on his Tehran home.
- [Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/nearly-1200-children-killed-or-injured-in-yemen-despite-truce-ngo/): Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.
- [Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trumps-tariffs-one-year-on-how-americans-are-paying-the-price/): US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.
- [Zimbabweans fear planned constitutional change will kill political choice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/zimbabweans-fear-planned-constitutional-change-will-kill-political-choice/): Heated debate as Zimbabwe holds four days of public hearings about a bill seeking to amend the country’s constitution.
- [Iran Defies Trump, Says War Will Go On Until US Faces 'Permanent Humiliation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-defies-trump-says-war-will-go-on-until-us-faces-permanent-humiliation/): Hitting back at the US President, the spokesperson added that Washington is unaware of the Islamic Republic’s “vast strategic capabilities”.
- [Who Is Smita Ghosh, The Indian-American Lawyer Challenging Trump's Citizenship Order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/who-is-smita-ghosh-the-indian-american-lawyer-challenging-trumps-citizenship-order/): Aside from her work in the courtroom, Ghosh has also been recognised for her work as a legal scholar
- [Oil price surges, Asian stocks fall as Trump vows to continue Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/oil-price-surges-asian-stocks-fall-as-trump-vows-to-continue-iran-attacks/): Asian stocks also took a hit after Trump’s speech as most Southeast Asian countries rely heavily on oil imports.
- [Iran’s ex-foreign minister Kharazi ‘gravely wounded’ in attack on his home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/irans-ex-foreign-minister-kharazi-gravely-wounded-in-attack-on-his-home/): Apparent assassination attempt comes as Iran’s army pledges to fight until the US, Israel face ‘permanent surrender’.
- [‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/orban-constantly-vetoes-europe-braces-for-hungary-election/): The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.
- [How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/how-a-year-of-tariffs-cost-americans-more-than-they-saved/): Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.
- [Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/mandelson-tried-to-get-epsteins-goddaughter-access-to-10-downing-street/): The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.
- [French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/french-court-denies-extradition-of-ex-tunisian-president-ben-alis-daughter/): Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.
- [“Final 2–3 Weeks?” Trump Claims Iran ‘Nearly Defeated’, War Endgame Looms Amid Hormuz, Oil Fears |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/final-2-3-weeks-trump-claims-iran-nearly-defeated-war-endgame-looms-amid-hormuz-oil-fears-4k/): President Donald Trump said the US has largely achieved its goals in Iran and will continue heavy strikes, while shifting responsibility for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to other nations and criticizing NATO allies, raising concerns among investors and global markets 0:00 – INTRODUCTIONTRUMP ASKS ALLIES TO ‘TAKE CARE’ OF HORMUZTRUMP TARGETS ALLIES, ASKS THEM […]
- [Trump’s NATO Shock: How A US Exit Threat Could Reshape Global Power And Boost India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trumps-nato-shock-how-a-us-exit-threat-could-reshape-global-power-and-boost-india/): The potential weakening of NATO comes at a time when the global order is already shifting towards multipolarity. A fractured alliance system would accelerate this trend
- [‘It all depends on the crop’: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/it-all-depends-on-the-crop-gulf-crisis-hits-south-asia-farmers/): As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.
- [Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic’s 47th anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/mourners-vow-resistance-as-iran-marks-islamic-republics-47th-anniversary/): Thousands gathered in Tehran to honour a commander, vowing resistance amid heightened tension with US and Israel.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-34-of-us-israel-attacks/): As the war enters day 34, US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to achieving its objectives.
- [Baking Soda, 'Poisoned' Everest Trekkers & $20Mn Insurance Fraud: Inside Nepal Guides' Rescue Scam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/baking-soda-poisoned-everest-trekkers-20mn-insurance-fraud-inside-nepal-guides-rescue-scam/): Nepal Police said trekking staff secretly added baking soda to tourists’ food or drinks at teahouses and base camps, making them believe they had altitude sickness
- [‘Indian Friends Are In Safe Hands’: Iran's Assurance As West Asia Conflict Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/indian-friends-are-in-safe-hands-irans-assurance-as-west-asia-conflict-grows/): The statement comes as regional tensions continue to rise, with Iran asserting control over the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.
- [Israel’s death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/israels-death-penalty-law-is-not-about-executing-palestinians/): It is about eliminating Palestinian existence in Palestine.
- [Trump Threatens Iran With 'Stone Age' But His Aides Say Tehran 'Not Feeling The Pain'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-threatens-iran-with-stone-age-but-his-aides-say-tehran-not-feeling-the-pain/): In public messaging, Trump tom-toms that Iran is weak and close to surrender. However, the private assessment reveals that Iran is holding firm and not conceding
- ['No Glory In Flaunting Unbridled Savagery, Warmongering': Iran Reacts To Trump's 'Stone Age' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/no-glory-in-flaunting-unbridled-savagery-warmongering-iran-reacts-to-trumps-stone-age-remark/): In a sharp reaction to President Donald Trump’s address to the nation, Iran lashed out at what it described as “unbridled savagery, warmongering, and terror” by the U.S. President.
- [One Dead, Several Injured As Fresh Clashes Rock Pakistan-Afghanistan Border | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/one-dead-several-injured-as-fresh-clashes-rock-pakistan-afghanistan-border-exclusive/): Sources within the Taliban administration alleged that Pakistan’s repeated cross-border shelling and airstrikes have largely impacted civilian areas inside Afghanistan
- [Trump’s primetime speech on Iran war: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trumps-primetime-speech-on-iran-war-key-takeaways/): US president says Washington is ‘getting very close’ to achieving goals as he promises to bomb Iran into ‘Stone Ages’.
- [How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/how-long-will-artemis-ii-take-to-reach-the-moon-and-what-happens-next/): The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.
- ['I'm Not A Child Psychologist': US Congressman Mocks Donald Trump's Address On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/im-not-a-child-psychologist-us-congressman-mocks-donald-trumps-address-on-iran-war/): U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton appeared at a loss for words following President Donald Trump’s address, in which he briefed the nation about the ongoing military operation in Iran. 
- ['His Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly': Trump's Dig At French President Macron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/his-wife-treats-him-extremely-badly-trumps-dig-at-french-president-macron/): Trump mocked Macron and made a personal jibe about his wife, claiming France refused immediate military support in the Iran war, while calling NATO a “paper tiger”.
- [What Are Lucas Drones? America's New Best Weapon Is Actually An Inspiration From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/what-are-lucas-drones-americas-new-best-weapon-is-actually-an-inspiration-from-iran/): The Lucas Drones currently playing a key role in the Middle East conflict was developed by the US military itself, drawing on reverse-engineered Iranian technology.
- [Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/tiger-woods-declines-2027-ryder-cup-captaincy-can-leave-us-for-treatment/): The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.
- [Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/gambia-police-fire-tear-gas-at-rally-over-rearrest-of-siblings/): Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.
- [Trump urges countries ‘get involved’ in war on Iran if they can’t get fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-urges-countries-get-involved-in-war-on-iran-if-they-cant-get-fuel/): US President Donald Trump says nations that rely on oil from the Strait of Hormuz should build up some delayed courage.
- [Trump threatens to bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-threatens-to-bring-iran-back-to-the-stone-ages/): President Trump says the US will bring Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages where they belong’ by striking hard.
- [Trump claims ‘success’ in Iran in just 32 days compared to lengthy US wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trump-claims-success-in-iran-in-just-32-days-compared-to-lengthy-us-wars/): US President Donald Trump said Iran was the ‘bully of the Middle East’ but is ‘no longer a threat’.
- [Trump’s national address on Iran ’embarrassing, incoherent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/trumps-national-address-on-iran-embarrassing-incoherent/): Harlan Ullman, a former senior US naval officer, has slammed President Trump’s address to the nation.
- [‘Leave Us Alone’: Viral Anti-War Song Gains Traction As Iran Conflict Rages On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/leave-us-alone-viral-anti-war-song-gains-traction-as-iran-conflict-rages-on/): Viral video of alleged Iranian girls anti war song Leave Us Alone sparks debate over AI authenticity, resonates amid escalating Iran US Israel tensions and ongoing missile attacks
- [Qatar Suspends Visa-On-Arrival Facility For Pakistani Nationals Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/qatar-suspends-visa-on-arrival-facility-for-pakistani-nationals-amid-iran-war/): All Pakistani travellers to Qatar are advised to obtain appropriate visas prior to travel as tensions persist in the Gulf region over the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Seek US Waiver To Import Russian Fuel Amid Iran War Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/bangladesh-sri-lanka-seek-us-waiver-to-import-russian-fuel-amid-iran-war-shock/): Bangladesh and Sri Lanka seek US waivers to import Russian fuel as the Iran war disrupts oil markets, both nations pursue deals with Moscow to ease severe energy shortages
- ['Swift Victory, Strait Of Hormuz': Trump’s Iran War Address Echoes Much Of His Truth Social Posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/swift-victory-strait-of-hormuz-trumps-iran-war-address-echoes-much-of-his-truth-social-posts/): Trump’s latest address on the Iran conflict echoed multiple positions he had already articulated on Truth Social, including claims of military success and ceasefire.
- [US Troops Leaking Secrets About Iran War? Stripper's Video About 'Depressed' Soldiers Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-troops-leaking-secrets-about-iran-war-strippers-video-about-depressed-soldiers-goes-viral/): San Diego-based exotic dancer Charm Daze revealed in a viral TikTok video that “depressed” young US soldiers were talking about their deployment amid the war on Iran.
- [Why China’s Iran Peace Plan Puts Pakistan In A Tight Spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/why-chinas-iran-peace-plan-puts-pakistan-in-a-tight-spot/): China pushes a Gulf peace plan amid US Iran tensions, grows wary of Pakistans closer US ties, fearing strategic leaks and a shift in regional alignment
- [Videos Show Panic In Indonesia After Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, 1 Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/videos-show-panic-in-indonesia-after-powerful-7-4-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-warning-1-killed/): A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning and damaging several buildings.
- [UK Deploys Rapid Sentry To Help Kuwait Guard Oil Refineries After Drone Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/uk-deploys-rapid-sentry-to-help-kuwait-guard-oil-refineries-after-drone-attack/): UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter drone system to Kuwait after a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil refinery, aiming to protect personnel while avoiding wider conflict
- [Trump Names JD Vance ‘Fraud Czar’, Targets Corruption In Democrat-Run States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-names-jd-vance-fraud-czar-targets-corruption-in-democrat-run-states/): Trump names Vice President JD Vance ‘Fraud Czar’ to lead a new task force probing alleged fraud in Democrat led states and federal benefit programs
- ['What’s A Poor Man To Do’: Pakistanis Feel The Pinch As Govt Hikes Fuel Prices Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/whats-a-poor-man-to-do-pakistanis-feel-the-pinch-as-govt-hikes-fuel-prices-amid-iran-war/): Pakistan raises diesel to 520.35 and petrol to 458.40 rupees per litre, second hike in a month amid US Iran war, announces targeted subsidies as inflation risk grows
- [Gattuso out as Italy’s coach after failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/gattuso-out-as-italys-coach-after-failure-to-qualify-for-2026-world-cup/): The Azzurri’s failure to reach a third consecutive World Cup continues to send shockwaves through Italian football.
- ['Thank You For Your...': Pakistan's Naqvi Channels Trump While Announcing Free Public Transport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/thank-you-for-your-pakistans-naqvi-channels-trump-while-announcing-free-public-transport/): Public transport in Pakistan’s capital will be free for the general public, the interior minister said on Friday.
- [‘We Stand Ready’: Zelenskyy Offers Ukraine’s Grain Corridor Model To Reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/we-stand-ready-zelenskyy-offers-ukraines-grain-corridor-model-to-reopen-hormuz/): War in West Asia disrupts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Washington warns of a massive attack on Iran, Zelenskyy offers Ukraines grain corridor model to reopen it
- [US Choppers Searching For Downed Jet Crew Iran Claims It Hit? Video Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-choppers-searching-for-downed-jet-crew-iran-claims-it-hit-video-sparks-buzz/): Footage shows US Air Force HC-130J “Combat King II” Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Aircraft and UH-60 Black Hawks flying over Southern Iran.
- [Iranian TV Urges Viewers To Capture US Pilot After Alleged Jet Crash, Offers ‘Valuable Reward’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iranian-tv-urges-viewers-to-capture-us-pilot-after-alleged-jet-crash-offers-valuable-reward/): The developments come after Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency claimed that a US pilot could be in the custody of the IRGC after ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet.
- ['Can Be A Gusher': Trump Says US Needs 'Little More Time' To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/can-be-a-gusher-trump-says-us-needs-little-more-time-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump says US could soon open Strait of Hormuz, take oil and make a fortune, calling it a potential gusher for the world
- [US Adds 1.78 Lakh Jobs In March, Unexpected Growth Lowers Unemployment To 4.3%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-adds-1-78-lakh-jobs-in-march-unexpected-growth-lowers-unemployment-to-4-3/): US adds 178000 jobs in March after February losses, unemployment falls to 4.3 percent, gains led by health care and construction, federal jobs keep shrinking under Trump
- ['Invisible No Longer': Did Iran Just Crack The F-35 Stealth Code?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/invisible-no-longer-did-iran-just-crack-the-f-35-stealth-code/): The idea that Iran could ‘crack’ the technology of a $77 million US jet seems asymmetric, but it follows a historical pattern
- [Real Madrid coach insists Spain ‘not racist’ despite Islamophobic chant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/real-madrid-coach-insists-spain-not-racist-despite-islamophobic-chant/): Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal speaks out against Islamophobic chants during Spain’s match with Egypt.
- [How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/how-the-us-and-israel-are-waging-war-on-irans-medicines-vaccines/): The Pasteur Institute of Iran is one of several healthcare facilities in the country to be targeted.
- [Iranian Media Says IRGC Captured US Pilot After Ejection From F-35 That Iran Claims It Shot Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iranian-media-says-irgc-captured-us-pilot-after-ejection-from-f-35-that-iran-claims-it-shot-down/): A second US fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet was struck and downed over central Iran by IRGC.
- [French Firm’s Ship Exits Hormuz In First European Crossing Since Iran Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/french-firms-ship-exits-hormuz-in-first-european-crossing-since-iran-curbs/): French group CMA CGM cargo ship Kribi becomes first major European vessel since March to cross Iran controlled Strait of Hormuz via paid safe corridor near Larak Island
- [Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Set For High-Stakes Delhi Mission | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/bangladesh-foreign-minister-khalilur-rahman-set-for-high-stakes-delhi-mission-exclusive-details/): During his stay, Khalilur Rahman is slated to hold intensive one-on-one deliberations with his Indian counterpart, Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval
- [Not Chopper Row, US Army Chief Of Staff General Randy George Was Fired Because Of These 3 Reasons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/not-chopper-row-us-army-chief-of-staff-general-randy-george-was-fired-because-of-these-3-reasons/): United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has requested the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George
- [War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/war-crimes-are-no-longer-shameful-that-should-terrify-you/): In the latest escalation in the Middle East, warring sides have demonstrated complete disregard for civilian life.
- [China's Mission To Challenge SpaceX's Falcon 9 Suffers Setback, Rocket Launch Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/chinas-mission-to-challenge-spacexs-falcon-9-suffers-setback-rocket-launch-fails/): China’s private rocket Tianlong-3 fails after mid flight anomaly following launch from Jiuquan, developer Space Pioneer probes cause and apologises to partners
- [Oil Flows May Take Months To Restore To Normal Even If Strait Of Hormuz Reopens Tomorrow: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/oil-flows-may-take-months-to-restore-to-normal-even-if-strait-of-hormuz-reopens-tomorrow-report/): US Israel strikes on Iran disrupt Strait of Hormuz, stranding over 180 million barrels and cutting Gulf output, driving oil above 120 dollars and causing global fuel shortages
- [‘Situation Remains Complex’: Meloni Extends Fuel Tax Cuts As Iran War Pushes Energy Costs Higher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/situation-remains-complex-meloni-extends-fuel-tax-cuts-as-iran-war-pushes-energy-costs-higher/): Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni described the step as a measure with a “targeted intervention” to support farmers and exporting businesses.
- [220 Vessels Transited Hormuz In March, Liquid Tankers Top Traffic; No LNG Crossings Recorded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/220-vessels-transited-hormuz-in-march-liquid-tankers-top-traffic-no-lng-crossings-recorded/): The navigation data shows that traffic was heavily skewed towards west-to-east movements out of the Gulf, which accounted for 149 crossings.
- [Artemis II mission fires up engines in next step of moon mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-mission-fires-up-engines-in-next-step-of-moon-mission/): The Orion capsule has successfully propelled itself out of Earth’s orbit on its mission to the moon.
- [Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible ‘war crimes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/over-100-us-legal-experts-condemn-strikes-on-iran-as-possible-war-crimes/): United States-based scholars sign open letter raising concerns about conduct, rhetoric during US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/rubble-mud-and-hair-how-to-rebuild-a-home-in-gaza/): Partial rehabilitation replaces reconstruction in Gaza, with residents relying on temporary housing solutions.
- [Burkina Faso military leader Traore says ‘forget democracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/burkina-faso-military-leader-traore-says-forget-democracy/): Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.
- [‘I don’t know how we’ll emerge from this’: How much more can Israelis take?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/i-dont-know-how-well-emerge-from-this-how-much-more-can-israelis-take/): Years of war have fundamentally changed Israel’s politics, economy and society, analysts say.
- [Pakistani Medical Students Protest After Govt Bars Citizens From Travelling To Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/pakistani-medical-students-protest-after-govt-bars-citizens-from-travelling-to-afghanistan/): Pakistani medical students who were studying in the Ariana Medical University in Jalalabad have been protesting over Islamabad’s refusal to allow students to go to Afghanistan.
- [Abu Dhabi's Habshan Gas Facility Suspends Operations After Falling Debris Triggers Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/abu-dhabis-habshan-gas-facility-suspends-operations-after-falling-debris-triggers-fire/): Debris from an intercepted aerial threat sparked a fire and halted operations at Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas complex; no injuries reported.
- [Russia Says It Can Scale Up Oil, LNG Supplies To India As West Asia War Deepens Energy Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/russia-says-it-can-scale-up-oil-lng-supplies-to-india-as-west-asia-war-deepens-energy-crisis/): Russia’s First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov said Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase energy exports to meet India’s growing demand.
- [Why US Struck Iran’s Karaj B1, Middle East’s Tallest Bridge & IRGC’s Key Route: 4 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/why-us-struck-irans-karaj-b1-middle-easts-tallest-bridge-irgcs-key-route-4-reasons-explained/): Why the Karaj B1 bridge was key to Iran and IRGC and why the US targeted it, News18 explains
- [Trump Targeting Women In His Inner Circle? After Bondi, Speculation Turns To Gabbard, Leavitt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-targeting-women-in-his-inner-circle-after-bondi-speculation-turns-to-gabbard-leavitt/): After Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem removed last month, speculation has emerged around Tulsi Gabbard and Karoline Leavitt.
- [Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/ten-years-since-panama-papers-what-did-they-reveal-did-anything-change/): More than 11.5 million documents were released in what was considered one of the biggest data leaks ever.
- [‘Power Plants Next!’ Trump Vows More Strikes After US Bombs B1 Bridge, Iran Makes Gulf Hit-list |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/power-plants-next-trump-vows-more-strikes-after-us-bombs-b1-bridge-iran-makes-gulf-hit-list-4k/): US President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for striking Iran’s B1 suspension bridge between Tehran and Karaj, killing eight and wounding 95. Trump threatened further attacks on power plants and said Israel would halt operations at his discretion.Iran warned of retaliatory strikes on regional infrastructure, including bridges across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan.0:00 INTROIRAN […]
- [Iran Warns Of 'Devastating' Strikes On US-Israeli Assets After Trump Threatens To Hit Power Plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-warns-of-devastating-strikes-on-us-israeli-assets-after-trump-threatens-to-hit-power-plants/): Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that the military will attack all US and Israeli assets in the region, along with key holdings of US allies and host nations.
- [Man City vs Liverpool: FA Cup quarterfinal – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/man-city-vs-liverpool-fa-cup-quarterfinal-team-news-start-lineups/): FA Cup and Champions League are Liverpool’s only hope for glory this season as they languish in fifth place in league.
- [Tiger Woods told police after car crash he was ‘talking to the president’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/tiger-woods-told-police-after-car-crash-he-was-talking-to-the-president/): Police body camera video shows how golfer appeared to be astonished as he was handcuffed for failing sobriety test.
- [Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/kuwait-desalination-plant-oil-refinery-hit-by-missile-and-drone-strikes/): Elsewhere, Oracle and Amazon Web Services data centres were targeted in the UAE, reports said.
- [Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/cuba-to-pardon-more-than-2000-prisoners-amid-us-pressure/): Releasing political prisoners in Cuba has long been a US core demand as oil blockade continues.
- [Artemis II Fires Main Engine As Astronauts Leave Earth Orbit For Historic Moon Flyby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-fires-main-engine-as-astronauts-leave-earth-orbit-for-historic-moon-flyby/): The spacecraft completed the key translunar injection burn on Friday, setting it on a path around the Moon and back to Earth. The lunar flyby will happen on April 6.
- [Why Trump’s ‘Greatest Ballroom’ For White House Has Become Political Stage Even Before Being Built](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/why-trumps-greatest-ballroom-for-white-house-has-become-political-stage-even-before-being-built/): The row surrounds Trump’s unilateral demolition of the historic White House East Wing and construction of a privately funded $400 million ballroom without congressional nod
- ['Glued To Windows': How Artemis II Crew Spent Initial Hours After Lift Off On Historic Lunar Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/glued-to-windows-how-artemis-ii-crew-spent-initial-hours-after-lift-off-on-historic-lunar-mission/): Artemis II crew in Orion capture Earth photos as NASA reports a :flawless” burn sending the first crewed lunar mission in 50 years toward the Moon
- [Three Ships Enter Strait Of Hormuz Through New Route Along Oman Coast Amid Iran's Chokehold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/three-ships-enter-strait-of-hormuz-through-new-route-along-oman-coast-amid-irans-chokehold/): Two oil supertankers and a liquefied natural gas vessel headed into the Strait of Hormuz, broadcasting signals that they were Omani-owned.
- [UAE Upset With Pakistan For Backing Iran, $2 Billion Support May Be At Risk | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/uae-upset-with-pakistan-for-backing-iran-2-billion-support-may-be-at-risk-exclusive/): Sources said the UAE was particularly upset that while Pakistan engaged extensively with Saudi Arabia during the crisis, it did not show similar outreach to Abu Dhabi.
- [Before Trump, US Had Threatened To Bomb These Countries Back To Stone Age: Carpet Bombing Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/before-trump-us-had-threatened-to-bomb-these-countries-back-to-stone-age-carpet-bombing-explained/): After Trump’s remarks against Iran, News18 traces back the history of the phrase “bomb back to the Stone Age”, which has been a recurring threat by US military
- [Iranian women footballers reveal ‘enormous pressure’ of the Asian Cup saga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iranian-women-footballers-reveal-enormous-pressure-of-the-asian-cup-saga/): Two Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia before changing their minds tell their story to Al Jazeera.
- [How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/how-israel-is-destroying-healthcare-infrastructure-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel’s attacks on hospitals, medical centres and healthcare workers are fuelling displacement and a health crisis.
- [Iran condemns US-Israeli ‘moral collapse’ after attacks on civilian sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-condemns-us-israeli-moral-collapse-after-attacks-on-civilian-sites/): Strikes damage or destroy Iran’s tallest bridge and a century-old medical research centre fighting diseases.
- [Lakers handed one of heaviest defeats by Thunder and hit by Doncic injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/lakers-handed-one-of-heaviest-defeats-by-thunder-and-hit-by-doncic-injury/): The Los Angeles Lakers are thumped 139-96 by Oklahoma City Thunder in heavy defeat, while Luka Doncic strains hamstring.
- [Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/why-did-trump-fire-pam-bondi-from-justice-department-who-is-todd-blanche/): Pam Bondi was fired by Trump, with the president saying she would be ‘transitioning’ to a new role in the private sector
- [Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude Diverts From India, Now Headed To China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/tanker-carrying-iranian-crude-diverts-from-india-now-headed-to-china-report/): Ping Shun had earlier indicated through its transponders and AIS that it was en route to the Vadinar offshore terminal, with an expected arrival on April 4.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-35-of-us-israeli-attacks/): The US and Israel have hit a century-old medical research centre and a bridge near Tehran.
- [Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/hegseth-fires-us-army-chief-of-staff-in-reported-string-of-dismissals/): Retirement of Randy George is latest high-profile dismissal since the US defence secretary took office last January.
- [Iran's ‘Hit List’ Names 8 Gulf Bridges In Possible Retaliation After US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/irans-hit-list-names-8-gulf-bridges-in-possible-retaliation-after-us-israel-strikes/): Iranian media listed major Gulf bridges as possible targets, signalling a tit-for-tat after U.S.-Israeli strikes destroyed Karaj’s iconic B1 bridge.
- ['They'll Do What I Tell Them': Trump Claims He Has Final Say On Israeli Action Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/theyll-do-what-i-tell-them-trump-claims-he-has-final-say-on-israeli-action-against-iran/): Trump claims control over Israel’s actions in Iran conflict, after US-led strikes killed Iran’s Khamenei.
- [How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/how-chinas-teapot-refineries-are-cushioning-it-from-iran-war-oil-crisis/): Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.
- [Myanmar’s coup leader elected president by pro-military parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/myanmars-coup-leader-elected-president-by-pro-military-parliament/): Min Aung Hlaing receives enough votes to pass the majority threshold and become the ⁠country’s president.
- ['Lost Childhood, Lost Innocence': Children In Gaza Organise Funeral For A Doll | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/lost-childhood-lost-innocence-children-in-gaza-organise-funeral-for-a-doll-watch/): A video shared by a Palestinian content creator captures a heartbreaking scene, where five children begin a funeral procession, with their tiny hands holding a makeshift stretcher.
- [After Pam Bondi, Will Trump Let Go Of Kash Patel And Tulsi Gabbard? Why The Firing Spree?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/after-pam-bondi-will-trump-let-go-of-kash-patel-and-tulsi-gabbard-why-the-firing-spree/): After US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s ouster, the Trump administration is reportedly targeting Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard as part of a broader shakeup.
- [Iran Claims Second US F-35 Fighter Jet Shot Down, Pilot's Survival Unlikely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-claims-second-us-f-35-fighter-jet-shot-down-pilots-survival-unlikely/): Iran claimed the survival of the F-35 fighter jet pilot was unlikely due to serious injuries, although the US Central Command has not confirmed the strike
- [Donald Trump fires loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/donald-trump-fires-loyalist-attorney-general-pam-bondi/): President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, a loyalist and tenacious Trump defender.
- [How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/how-war-on-iran-turned-pakistans-lng-surplus-into-a-looming-shortage/): Pakistan braces for gas shortage crisis as LNG supplies collapse amid escalating regional conflict.
- [Iran war live: Trump warns assault on infrastructure ‘hasn’t even started’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-war-live-trump-warns-assault-on-infrastructure-hasnt-even-started/): Trump steps up threats after US strike on Iran’s largest bridge, as Tehran launches attacks across the region.
- [From Mocking 'Stone Age' To Slamming 'America First': 5 Times Iran's Araghchi Took Jibe At Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/from-mocking-stone-age-to-slamming-america-first-5-times-irans-araghchi-took-jibe-at-trump/): Pertinent to note that this was not the first time Araghchi took a sarcastic dig at the U.S. and especially, Trump. Let’s take a look.
- [Secret Codes And Chinese Yuan: Here's How Iran Plans To Turn Strait Of Hormuz Into Toll Route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/secret-codes-and-chinese-yuan-heres-how-iran-plans-to-turn-strait-of-hormuz-into-toll-route/): The development follows a bill approved by Iran’s lawmakers this week to levy fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [After Pam Bondi’s Exit, Who Will Be The Next US Attorney General? Names In The Fray](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/after-pam-bondis-exit-who-will-be-the-next-us-attorney-general-names-in-the-fray/): After removing Pam Bondi, Trump appointed Todd Blanche as acting attorney general, as the search begins for a permanent replacement amid political and Senate challenges.
- [On Camera: Man Shoves Passenger Toward Approaching Train At US Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/on-camera-man-shoves-passenger-toward-approaching-train-at-us-station/): After his arrest, Melendez denied the allegations, claiming that someone else may have been wearing his clothes. “Maybe that was my twin that I don’t have,” he said.
- ['America's Standing In World Will Never Recover': Iran Vows B1 Bridge Will Be 'Rebuilt Stronger' After Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/americas-standing-in-world-will-never-recover-iran-vows-b1-bridge-will-be-rebuilt-stronger-after-strikes/): In a sharp response to the strike on its largest bridge, Iran vowed it will be “rebuilt stronger”, adding America’s standing in the world “will never recover.”
- ['Haven't Even Started Destroying What's Left': Trump's Latest Warning To Iran As War Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/havent-even-started-destroying-whats-left-trumps-latest-warning-to-iran-as-war-continues/): Trump indicated that he was running out of patience and threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if talks with Tehran failed.
- ['Will Continue To Fight For Trump': Pam Bondi's First Remarks After Getting Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/will-continue-to-fight-for-trump-pam-bondis-first-remarks-after-getting-fired/): Bondi teased her unspecified role in the private sector and said she would continue to support the Trump administration after her removal as US attorney general.
- ['Spiral Of Death And Destruction Must Stop': UN Chief Calls For End To Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/spiral-of-death-and-destruction-must-stop-un-chief-calls-for-end-to-iran-war/): UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran is worsening global instability, urges urgent peaceful resolution to stop rising suffering
- [World's Unhappiest Countries 2026 Revealed: Do You Know Which Country Is At The Top?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/worlds-unhappiest-countries-2026-revealed-do-you-know-which-country-is-at-the-top/): The World Happiness Report 2026 reveals the unhappiest countries, ranking them based on factors like GDP, social support and personal freedom. Discover the full rankings now.
- ['You Have To Be Serious': France's Macron Hits Out At Trump's Flip-Flops On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/you-have-to-be-serious-frances-macron-hits-out-at-trumps-flip-flops-on-iran-war/): Macron accused Trump of undermining NATO and creating confusion over the Iran war with his contradictory statements and threats.
- [From 'Epstein Files' Saga To Congress Face-Off: 5 Moments That Defined Pam Bondi's Turbulent Tenure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/from-epstein-files-saga-to-congress-face-off-5-moments-that-defined-pam-bondis-turbulent-tenure/): U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, days after the release of ‘Epstein Files’.
- [Why Did Trump Fire Pam Bondi? Ex-US Attorney General 'Begged' Him To Let Her Stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/why-did-trump-fire-pam-bondi-ex-us-attorney-general-begged-him-to-let-her-stay/): Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after months of growing frustration among both Democrats and Republicans over her handling of the Epstein files.
- [UN To Vote On Diluted Plan To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz After Russia, China Objections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/un-to-vote-on-diluted-plan-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-after-russia-china-objections/): Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries of the 15-member Security Council, had expressed opposition to approving the use of force.
- [Iran vows retaliation after deadly US strike on bridge in Karaj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-vows-retaliation-after-deadly-us-strike-on-bridge-in-karaj/): Iranian officials say the country’s largest bridge will be “built back stronger,” but America’s standing won’t recover.
- [Iran-US-Israel War LIVE Updates: US Central Command Rejects Iran's Claim Of Downing Fighter Jet In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-us-israel-war-live-updates-us-central-command-rejects-irans-claim-of-downing-fighter-jet-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran-US-Israel War LIVE Updates: CENTCOM dismissed allegations made by IRGC regarding the purported downing of an “enemy” fighter jet over Qeshm Island.
- [Pakistan Warns Of 'Calibrated, Decisive' Response To Any Attack After Rajnath Singh’s Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/pakistan-warns-of-calibrated-decisive-response-to-any-attack-after-rajnath-singhs-remarks/): Responding on X, Khawaja Asif criticised the tone of these statements, calling them part of a pattern, news agency PTI reported.
- [Trump Appointee-Led Panel Approves White House Ballroom Project Days After Judge’s Snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-appointee-led-panel-approves-white-house-ballroom-project-days-after-judges-snub/): US planning commission approves Trumps 400 million White House ballroom plan, but a federal judges injunction halts construction amid legal fight over presidential authority
- [Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-unveils-100-percent-tariff-on-drugs-to-push-for-pharmaceutical-deals/): US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.
- [Who Is Randy George? US Army Chief Asked By Pete Hegseth To Step Down, Retire Immediately](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/who-is-randy-george-us-army-chief-asked-by-pete-hegseth-to-step-down-retire-immediately/): George is a West Point graduate and career infantry officer who has served in the military for decades.
- [Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE’s arrest of Palestinian advocate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/rights-groups-milwaukee-leaders-slam-ices-arrest-of-palestinian-advocate/): Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was reportedly detained while driving on March 30.
- [US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/us-court-orders-resentencing-for-colorado-clerk-involved-in-election-scheme/): Former clerk Tina Peters has become a cause celebre for the election denial movement and President Donald Trump.
- [Pete Hegseth Asks US Army Chief Of Staff To Step Down Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pete-hegseth-asks-us-army-chief-of-staff-to-step-down-amid-iran-war/): Following his exit, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve will take over as acting Army Chief.
- [Will Tulsi Gabbard Be Fired? Donald Trump Asks Cabinet Advisers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/will-tulsi-gabbard-be-fired-donald-trump-asks-cabinet-advisers/): Trump was reportedly displeased that Gabbard did not strongly criticise Kent during a congressional hearing and appeared cautious in defending the administration’s stance.
- [9-year-old boy recounts airstrike in Lebanon that killed whole family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/9-year-old-boy-recounts-airstrike-in-lebanon-that-killed-whole-family/): Karim Al-Haj Hussein survived an Israeli strike on his home in Lebanon’s Baalbek that killed his family members.
- [Pope Leo condemns ‘brutality’ of world in first Easter services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/pope-leo-condemns-brutality-of-world-in-first-easter-services/): Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests in a ritual, using the moment to urge Catholics to stand with the oppressed.
- [Unbridled Bosnian joy marks World Cup qualification win over Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/unbridled-bosnian-joy-marks-world-cup-qualification-win-over-italy/): Bosnia and Herzegovina’s dramatic win over Italy sparks wild celebrations from Zenica to Sarajevo and evokes memories.
- [Was India Aware Of Iran Attack During PM Modi's Israel Visit? Centre Clarifies ‘No Discussions Took Place’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/was-india-aware-of-iran-attack-during-pm-modis-israel-visit-centre-clarifies-no-discussions-took-place/): Kirti Vardhan Singh clarified that during the visit, PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held comprehensive talks on India-Israel partnerships.
- [After Amazon In Bahrain, Iran Claims Strike On Oracle Data Centre In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/after-amazon-in-bahrain-iran-claims-strike-on-oracle-data-centre-in-dubai/): The IRGC said the attacks were part of a broader retaliatory operation following strikes by the United States and Israel on key Iranian industrial sites.
- [Iran Preparing Maritime Protocol With Oman To Monitor Strait Of Hormuz Traffic: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/iran-preparing-maritime-protocol-with-oman-to-monitor-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-report/): Iran and Oman plan a protocol to monitor ship transit in the Strait of Hormuz after the US Israel Iran war, aiming to ease disruptions and calm oil markets
- [What might end Israel’s war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/what-might-end-israels-war-on-iran/): Attacks by Israel and the United States continue relentlessly while Iran hits back.
- [‘It’s the beginning of the end’ of the American security order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/its-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-american-security-order/): Trita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, says the American security order is entering its final phase.
- [Planning commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/planning-commission-approves-trumps-white-house-ballroom-plans/): Legal fight over Trump’s enormous construction project will continue despite panel’s approval.
- [State Department claims Iran ‘continually’ pursuing nuclear weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/state-department-claims-iran-continually-pursuing-nuclear-weapon/): A State Department spokesman claimed the US launched its war on Iran because Tehran was pursuing a nuclear weapon.
- [Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/legal-groups-condemn-arrival-of-a-dozen-deportees-from-us-to-uganda/): Advocates in Uganda described the deportation as an act of ‘transnational repression’ and pledged to fight the process.
- [As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/as-war-drags-on-us-reiterates-trump-open-to-diplomacy-with-iran/): US State Department accuses Iran of attacking civilian sites as Trump shares footage of destruction of Iranian bridge.
- [At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/at-least-43-people-killed-in-adf-attack-in-northeast-dr-congo-army-says/): Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces have intensified in recent months.
- [Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/02/russia-sending-second-ship-with-oil-to-cuba-amid-us-blockade/): Announcement comes days after Russian tanker brought some 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in response to energy crisis.
- [‘Restrictions Don’t Apply To Iraq, Non-Hostile Ships Can Cross’: Iran Signals Conditional Hormuz Access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/restrictions-dont-apply-to-iraq-non-hostile-ships-can-cross-iran-signals-conditional-hormuz-access/): He said that US and Israel have committed a brutal aggression against the national and Islamic sovereignty of our country, Iran.
- [‘Will Hit Kolkata’: Pakistan Defence Minister Threatens Attack On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/will-hit-kolkata-pakistan-defence-minister-threatens-attack-on-india/): Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns India of strong response to any misadventure, alleges possible Indian false flag plot and threatens to target Kolkata if provoked
- [New video reveals moment US-Israeli munitions impact Iranian bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/new-video-reveals-moment-us-israeli-munitions-impact-iranian-bridge/): New video shows the moment multiple US-Israeli strikes hit the B1 bridge in Iran’s northern Alborz province on Thursday.
- [Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/top-diplomat-marco-rubio-strips-qassem-soleimanis-niece-of-us-residency/): In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an ‘outspoken supporter’ of Iran.
- [US Arrests Niece, Grand Niece ‌Of Iran's Qassem Soleimani After Revoking Their Green Card: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/us-arrests-niece-grand-niece-of-irans-qassem-soleimani-after-revoking-their-green-card-report/): US arrests Qassem Soleimanis niece Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, revokes their green cards over alleged support for anti American terrorist regimes
- [US Fighter Jet Shot Down By Enemy Fire In Iran War Is First Such Loss In Over 20 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/us-fighter-jet-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-iran-war-is-first-such-loss-in-over-20-years/): Iran shoots down US F15E and A10 jets, first US combat aircraft losses in over 20 years, one pilot rescued and one missing, incident follows weeks of US Israeli strikes
- [Iran says US, Israel belong in Stone Age after Tehran university strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-says-us-israel-belong-in-stone-age-after-tehran-university-strike/): Iranian minister said the US and Israel are the ones that belong in the Stone Age after an attack on Tehran university.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/live-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow our live updates, including team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of Spanish top flight match.
- [What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/what-the-iran-iraq-war-can-tell-us-about-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Trump and Netanyahu are harbouring the same illusions Saddam Hussein had in 1980 when he invaded Iran.
- [Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/trump-says-iran-has-48-hours-to-make-deal-as-search-for-us-pilot-continues/): Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['48 Hours To Make A Deal Or Open Hormuz’: Trump's Reminds Iran Of Deadline In Fresh Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/48-hours-to-make-a-deal-or-open-hormuz-trumps-reminds-iran-of-deadline-in-fresh-warning/): Last week Trump announced to extend the pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional 10 days.
- [Are Young US Troops Against Trump's Iran War Strategy? Social Media Posts Tell A Different Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/are-young-us-troops-against-trumps-iran-war-strategy-social-media-posts-tell-a-different-story/): Some US Army soldiers active on TikTok are conveying anxiety and disagreement at the prospect of being deployed in West Asia against President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric.
- [Vehicles burn in Israel after being hit with Iranian projectile debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/vehicles-burn-in-israel-after-being-hit-with-iranian-projectile-debris/): Video shows vehicles on fire in central Israel after debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck Ramat Gan.
- [Witness records Israeli strike on building in Lebanon’s Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/witness-records-israeli-strike-on-building-in-lebanons-tyre/): Video captured the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building in Burj Shamali in Lebanon’s Tyre district.
- [Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/three-suspects-ordered-to-stay-in-uk-custody-over-jewish-charity-attack/): The Metropolitan Police said the three men were charged with arson after setting ambulances on fire.
- [Senegal Limits Ministers’ Travel As West Asia War Hits Finances, Oil Prices Surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/senegal-limits-ministers-travel-as-west-asia-war-hits-finances-oil-prices-surge/): Senegal bans nonessential foreign trips for ministers to cut costs amid oil price surge from Iran war, other Asian nations also curb officials travel to save fuel and budgets
- [Opinion | From Drones To Deepfakes: How Technology Shapes The Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/opinion-from-drones-to-deepfakes-how-technology-shapes-the-iran-war/): With reliance on airpower, missiles, and drones, the war indicates a shift from contact warfare to non-contact warfare. It also highlights the limitations of such warfare
- [‘Black Friday’: Iran Mocks US After With Meme After Hitting F-15 Warplane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/black-friday-iran-mocks-us-after-with-meme-after-hitting-f-15-warplane/): The post was in reference to reports that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down by Iran on Friday.
- [Haaland grabs hat-trick as Man City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/haaland-grabs-hat-trick-as-man-city-thrash-liverpool-to-reach-fa-cup-semis/): Erling Haaland treble and goal by Antoine Semenyo give City 4-0 win, as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah misses a penalty.
- ['Bondi Is Not The Last One': Trump Eyes Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Iran War Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/bondi-is-not-the-last-one-trump-eyes-cabinet-shake-up-amid-iran-war-pressure/): Trump weighs broader cabinet reshuffle after firing Pam Bondi as Iran war hurts fuel prices and approval ratings, Tulsi Gabbard and Howard Lutnick seen at risk
- [After Saudi Visit, Italy’s Meloni In Qatar To Tackle Energy Crisis Triggered By Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/after-saudi-visit-italys-meloni-in-qatar-to-tackle-energy-crisis-triggered-by-iran-war/): Meloni arrived in Jeddah on Friday, marking the first visit by a European Union leader to Saudi Arabia since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
- [How's The Search For Second US Pilot Going? Ex-Commander Flags 'Massively Dangerous' Rescue Op](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/hows-the-search-for-second-us-pilot-going-ex-commander-flags-massively-dangerous-rescue-op/): US forces have rescued a pilot of a US F-15E aircraft that was shot down inside Iranian territory, while the search for the second pilot is underway.
- [Israeli strikes damage hospital in Lebanon’s Tyre; ground invasion advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/israeli-strikes-damage-hospital-in-lebanons-tyre-ground-invasion-advances/): At least 11 people are injured as Israel strikes near the Lebanese Italian Hospital in Tyre, damaging the facility.
- ['Never Refused To Go To Pakistan': Iran Leaves Room For Diplomacy As Ceasefire Talks Hit Dead End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/never-refused-to-go-to-pakistan-iran-leaves-room-for-diplomacy-as-ceasefire-talks-hit-dead-end/): Iran had earlier reportedly informed mediators that it would not send officials to meet US representatives in Islamabad, citing Washington’s “excessive” demands.
- [Israel’s unchecked war machine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/israels-unchecked-war-machine/): With conflicts on multiple fronts, Israel’s war fever shows no sign of easing.
- [Projectile hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one: IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/projectile-hits-near-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant-killing-one-iaea/): Tehran says it is the fourth attack near the nuclear plant amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [‘It’s Insane’: Hegseth’s Firings Of Top US Army Generals During Iran War Draw Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/its-insane-hegseths-firings-of-top-us-army-generals-during-iran-war-draw-criticism/): Randy George and David Hodne join a growing list of generals fired by Hegseth, signalling heightened tensions within Donald Trump’s so-called Department of War.
- [‘Each Missile A Message’: Iran Billboard Frames Strike On Tel Aviv As ‘Negotiation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/each-missile-a-message-iran-billboard-frames-strike-on-tel-aviv-as-negotiation/): The latest billboard appears to tie directly into the ongoing conflict narrative, portraying attacks not just as retaliation but as a calculated form of ‘negotiation’.
- ['Remember Western Outrage Over Zaporizhzhia': Iran Decries Strike Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/remember-western-outrage-over-zaporizhzhia-iran-decries-strike-near-bushehr-nuclear-plant/): A person was killed after a projectile hit an area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, the fourth such attack in the last two weeks.
- [US-Israeli Strike Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant Kills One, Fourth In Two Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/us-israeli-strike-near-bushehr-nuclear-plant-kills-one-fourth-in-two-weeks/): Projectile strike near Irans Bushehr nuclear plant kills one, fourth attack on the site during Iran US Israeli war, IAEA reports no radiation leak so far
- [Blast Hits ‘Christians For Israel’ Site In Netherlands, Manhunt On For Suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/blast-hits-christians-for-israel-site-in-netherlands-manhunt-on-for-suspect/): Christians for Israel described the attack as part of “a worrying pattern” of incidents targeting Jewish and pro-Israeli sites in the Netherlands.
- [At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/at-least-four-people-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine/): At least one person has also died in a Ukrainian attack on Russia’s southern Rostov region.
- [Trump's Approval Rating On US Economy Hits New Low Amid Declining Support For Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/trumps-approval-rating-on-us-economy-hits-new-low-amid-declining-support-for-iran-war/): A CNN/SSRS poll released on April 1 found that 31% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling the economy amid rising gas prices and household costs amid the Iran war.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Liverpool – FA Cup quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/live-manchester-city-vs-liverpool-fa-cup-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary as City host Liverpool for FA Cup showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
- ['India Holds A Cherished Place In Our Shared History': Iran As Another LPG Carrier Clears Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/india-holds-a-cherished-place-in-our-shared-history-iran-as-another-lpg-carrier-clears-hormuz/): The Strait of Hormuz — a vital maritime chokepoint that accounts for nearly one-fifth of the global oil and gas trade — was effectively blocked by Tehran in the wake of the war.
- [Will Trump Fire Pete Hegseth? US Defence Secretary 'Paranoid' About Losing His Job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/will-trump-fire-pete-hegseth-us-defence-secretary-paranoid-about-losing-his-job/): Reports suggesting Pete Hegseth will be replaced came after he demanded the resignation of US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George in the middle of the Iran war.
- [Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-executes-two-convicted-members-of-banned-opposition-group/): Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian have been hanged after Iran’s Supreme Court upheld their sentences.
- [As Pressure Mounts At Home, Asim Munir's 'Blueprint' Recasts India As Central Threat | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/as-pressure-mounts-at-home-asim-munirs-blueprint-recasts-india-as-central-threat-exclusive/): Political leaders, ministers & pro-establishment voices have been encouraged to sharpen their rhetoric against India, framing external threats as priority over domestic grievances
- [Making Money Off Iran War? Firm Backed By Trump's Son Eyes Gulf Markets To Sell Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/making-money-off-iran-war-firm-backed-by-trumps-son-eyes-gulf-markets-to-sell-drones/): A U.S. drone startup backed by the eldest sons of President Donald Trump — Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. — is pitching its technology to Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran.
- [Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/afghanistan-earthquake-kills-eight-members-of-same-family/): The household’s only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
- [Went Missing At 13, US Woman Found Safe After Nearly 32 Years: 'Vanished Without Trace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/went-missing-at-13-us-woman-found-safe-after-nearly-32-years-vanished-without-trace/): Missing since age 13 in 1994, Christina Marie Plante has been found alive, Arizona sheriffs cite new technology and cold case review, details kept private
- [Pakistan Cuts Petrol Prices, Offers Free Transport After Outrage Over Fuel Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/pakistan-cuts-petrol-prices-offers-free-transport-after-outrage-over-fuel-hike/): The government had earlier raised petrol prices by 42.7 per cent to 485 rupees per litre, triggering public anger and long queues at fuel stations.
- [US Fighter Jets Downed By Iran: Why Trump's 'Unstoppable' Claim Faces A Reality Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/us-fighter-jets-downed-by-iran-why-trumps-unstoppable-claim-faces-a-reality-check/): The downing of the US jets does not overturn the balance of power but it does challenge the idea that the US can operate without risk
- [NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/nasa-unveils-first-images-of-earth-from-artemis-ii/): NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
- [Is Iran Turning Oil Into A Weapon? US Intel Report Sheds Light On Tehran’s Strait Of Hormuz Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/is-iran-turning-oil-into-a-weapon-us-intel-report-sheds-light-on-tehrans-strait-of-hormuz-strategy/): Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the near future.
- ['Dumbo Mistake', 'Written By AI': New York Times Faces Backlash Over NATO's Full Form Goof-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/dumbo-mistake-written-by-ai-new-york-times-faces-backlash-over-natos-full-form-goof-up/): New York Times misprints NATO as North American Treaty Organization in Iran war headline, readers mock error as AI written, raising concerns over accuracy at major paper
- [After Hormuz Blockade, Iran Hints At Disrupting Bab El-Mandeb Strait: 'Share Of Global Oil...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/after-hormuz-blockade-iran-hints-at-disrupting-bab-el-mandeb-strait-share-of-global-oil/): Iran hints at targeting Bab-el-Mandeb Strait after Hormuz blockade; Ghalibaf highlights chokepoints role in global oil and commodity trade and supply chain risks
- [Who Is Rini Sampath? Tamil Nadu-Born Becomes 1st South Asian Mayor Candidate In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/who-is-rini-sampath-tamil-nadu-born-becomes-1st-south-asian-mayor-candidate-in-washington/): Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath has emerged as the first South Asian candidate for the election to elect the mayor of Washington DC.
- [European Parliament’s Rima Hassan: I’m a target of ‘political harassment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/european-parliaments-rima-hassan-im-a-target-of-political-harassment/): European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she’s facing “genuine judicial and political harassment”.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-36-of-us-israeli-attacks/): Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes, as search under way for missing crewmember.
- [Iran Rapidly Restoring Missile Sites Despite Bombings: US Intelligence Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-rapidly-restoring-missile-sites-despite-bombings-us-intelligence-report/): US intel reports say Iran quickly restored damaged missile bunkers despite US strikes.
- [Snubbed By Iran, Pakistan's Mediation Bid Stumbles, US V-P's Islamabad Trip Delayed Twice | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/snubbed-by-iran-pakistans-mediation-bid-stumbles-us-v-ps-islamabad-trip-delayed-twice-exclusive/): Intel sources said Iran has consistently rejected a Pakistan-hosted framework for talks, viewing it as an initiative driven by Islamabad rather than a mutually agreed platform
- ['Keep The Oil, Anyone?' Trump Mocks Allies As Iran's Hormuz Blockade Hits Energy Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/keep-the-oil-anyone-trump-mocks-allies-as-irans-hormuz-blockade-hits-energy-supplies/): U.S. President Donald Trump mocked international allies over surging fuel prices, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of a major blockade by Iran amid the ongoing war.
- [Iranian missile attack hits residential areas in central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iranian-missile-attack-hits-residential-areas-in-central-israel/): An Iranian missile attack has caused damage across residential areas in central Israel, according to Israeli media.
- [Moment When US A-10 Aircraft Shot Down Near Strait Of Hormuz By Iran | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/moment-when-us-a-10-aircraft-shot-down-near-strait-of-hormuz-by-iran-watch/): Iran says its forces shot down a US A-10 aircraft, as reports say another US combat jet crashed in West Asia, raising regional tensions amid intensifying military activity.
- [What Happens When A US Fighter Jet Is Shot Down In War & How Does The Crew Stay Safe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/what-happens-when-a-us-fighter-jet-is-shot-down-in-war-how-does-the-crew-stay-safe/): From the moment a pilot ejects mid-air to the race against time on the ground, the process is a mix of training, survival instinct, and rapid military response
- [Iran War Far From Over? US' Efforts To Reach Ceasefire Deal Hit Dead-End As Tehran Rejects Demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-war-far-from-over-us-efforts-to-reach-ceasefire-deal-hit-dead-end-as-tehran-rejects-demands/): The current round of Efforts led by regional countries, especially Pakistan, to mediate a ceasefire to end the war in West Asia has reached a dead end, mediators say.
- [‘We’re In War’: Donald Trump Says US Aircraft Loss In Conflict Won’t Halt Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/were-in-war-donald-trump-says-us-aircraft-loss-in-conflict-wont-halt-iran-talks/): He further declined to discuss details of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts related to the downed jet, citing the sensitivity of the situation.
- [Video shows the moment a Russian drone hit an apartment in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/video-shows-the-moment-a-russian-drone-hit-an-apartment-in-ukraine/): Russia has unleashed a massive round of deadly air strikes across Ukraine, in a so-called “Easter escalation.”
- [Iran war live: Tehran downs 2 US warplanes; Israel bombs Lebanon bridges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iran-war-live-tehran-downs-2-us-warplanes-israel-bombs-lebanon-bridges/): Celebrations in Tehran as Iran’s military says the strikes show its forces still have fighting capability.
- [Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-la-liga-preview-teams-start-time-lineups/): Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three rapid-fire matches against Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.
- [Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/palestinian-christians-in-gaza-mark-good-friday/): Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
- [Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/lawyers-search-for-epstein-survivors-for-bank-of-america-72-5m-settlement/): Bank of America has become the third major bank to settle with victims over allegations of facilitating Epstein crimes.
- [NASA releases first stunning Artemis II photos of Earth from moon mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/nasa-releases-first-stunning-artemis-ii-photos-of-earth-from-moon-mission/): The crew were about 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) from Earth and were quickly closing in on the moon.
- [Survivors of Iran bridge attack recall terror of US-Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/survivors-of-iran-bridge-attack-recall-terror-of-us-israeli-strike/): Survivors of an Israeli-US attack on Iran’s biggest road bridge have spoken of their terror as missiles hit it.
- [Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/cuba-releases-over-2000-prisoners-amid-mounting-us-pressure/): There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail.
- [Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/will-force-be-used-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Some countries threaten action against Iran’s blockade of waterway.
- [Christians in Lebanon observe Good Friday under Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/christians-in-lebanon-observe-good-friday-under-israeli-attacks/): Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.
- [Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/two-dozen-democrat-led-states-sue-trump-over-mail-in-ballot-limits/): Rights groups have raised concerns about Trump’s efforts to change election administration before midterms.
- [Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/drone-strike-on-sudan-hospital-kills-10-medical-charity-msf-says/): Two strikes on Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State hit an operating theatre and a maternity ward, MSF says.
- [At least one killed at UAE’s Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/at-least-one-killed-at-uaes-habshan-gas-facility-after-intercepted-attack/): UAE says largest gas facility, Habshan, suffered ‘significant damage’ after air defence interception sparked fires.
- [Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/monks-hold-easter-prayers-in-deserted-old-city-of-jerusalem/): Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.
- [More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/more-than-20-attacks-on-iranian-healthcare-facilities-since-march-1-who/): WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says ‘multiple attacks’ on Iranian healthcare facilities have been reported.
- [US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-judge-upholds-decision-to-toss-subpoenas-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/): Judge Boasberg says Trump administration’s arguments ‘do not come close to convincing Court’ of subpoenas’ legitimacy.
- ['Can Anyone Find Our Pilots?': Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Over Reports Of Downed Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/can-anyone-find-our-pilots-iran-parliament-speaker-mocks-us-over-reports-of-downed-jet/): Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks the US on social media after reports a US fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
- [Pam Bondi's Official DOJ Portrait Dumped In Trash Can A Day After Trump Fires Her](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/pam-bondis-official-doj-portrait-dumped-in-trash-can-a-day-after-trump-fires-her/): Trump fired Bondi after months of strained relations, appointing his former personal lawyer, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, as acting head of the DOJ.
- [Iranian Media Claims US Rescue Mission For Downed Jet Crew Has Failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iranian-media-claims-us-rescue-mission-for-downed-jet-crew-has-failed/): Iranian media say IRGC shot down two US F35 jets over Iran, claim one pilot remains unrecovered and a US rescue attempt was foiled, the US has not confirmed the reports
- [US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-unemployment-rate-drops-despite-economic-uncertainty-and-iran-war/): White House says March jobs report ‘blew out expectations’ with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors.
- [Cambodia parliament approves law to combat cybercrime scam rings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/cambodia-parliament-approves-law-to-combat-cybercrime-scam-rings/): Justice Minister Keut Rith says the law aimed to enhance the “cleaning operation” across the country.
- [Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/palestine-36-a-film-about-a-revolt-that-nearly-changed-history/): Director Annemarie Jacir on how Palestine 36 traces today’s crisis back to British colonial rule.
- [The $3.5 Billion Debt Exit: Pakistan To Repay UAE in Full, Ending Decades Of Rollovers | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/the-3-5-billion-debt-exit-pakistan-to-repay-uae-in-full-ending-decades-of-rollovers-exclusive-details/): According to top sources in Islamabad, the move is intended to silence mounting speculation regarding the fate of the debt
- [US Doubles Ship Insurance To $40 Billion To Keep Oil Flowing Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-doubles-ship-insurance-to-40-billion-to-keep-oil-flowing-through-hormuz/): US doubles Strait of Hormuz ship reinsurance to 40 billion, adds major insurers including AIG and Berkshire, aims to bolster maritime trade amid rising regional tensions
- [Lego Videos, ‘Regime Change’ Memes: Iran Ramps Up Online Messaging Against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/lego-videos-regime-change-memes-iran-ramps-up-online-messaging-against-us/): Iranian state-linked accounts and affiliated creators are increasingly turning to humour and digital content as a tool of influence.
- [French-owned container ship transits Hormuz Strait in first since Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/french-owned-container-ship-transits-hormuz-strait-in-first-since-iran-war/): CMA CGM’s vessel becomes the first French-owned ship to traverse Hormuz since the US–Israel war on Iran began.
- [What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/what-we-know-about-the-us-fighter-jet-shot-down-in-iran/): The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.
- [Cosmic ‘Forbidden Zone’ Points to Explosions That Completely Destroy Massive Stars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/cosmic-forbidden-zone-points-to-explosions-that-completely-destroy-massive-stars/): Study of 153 black hole pairs finds a forbidden mass gap, supporting theory that the most massive stars die as pair instability supernovas that leave no remnant.
- [US F-16 Declares Mid-Air Emergency, Sends ‘7700’ Distress Code Over Iran-Iraq Region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-f-16-declares-mid-air-emergency-sends-7700-distress-code-over-iran-iraq-region/): US Air Force F 16CJ Fighting Falcon declared an in flight emergency after leaving Iran Iraq airspace, squawking 7700 to signal a serious onboard issue
- [US Rescues One Of Two Crew Members From Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/us-rescues-one-of-two-crew-members-from-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-report/): US special forces rescued one crew member of a US American jet down over Iran, search for the second pilot is underway.
- [Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iranian-forces-launch-search-for-crew-of-downed-us-fighter-jet/): The Fars news agency reports Iranian military launched a search operation to locate the crew of the aircraft.
- [Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia’s war chest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/ukraine-slows-enemy-advances-liberates-land-drains-russias-war-chest/): Ukraine achieves significant victories on the battlefield thanks to burgeoning drone production.
- [Trump seeks historic $1.5 trillion for military in Congress budget request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-seeks-historic-1-5-trillion-for-military-in-congress-budget-request/): The request for defence spending is the largest in decades and accompanies cuts to domestic programmes.
- [Drone footage shows a factory in Israel damaged by Iranian missile debris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/drone-footage-shows-a-factory-in-israel-damaged-by-iranian-missile-debris/): Drone footage from Israel shows damage to a factory in Petah Tikva from debris from an intercepted Iranian missile.
- [Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget As Iran War Costs US $2 Billion A Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-seeks-1-5-trillion-defence-budget-as-iran-war-costs-us-2-billion-a-day/): In a media briefing, US reportedly revealed that the Iran war could be costing as much as $2 billion per day.
- [What’s happening to Christians in their Holy Land?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/whats-happening-to-christians-in-their-holy-land/): Access to key Christian holy sites in Jerusalem has been restricted this Easter holiday.
- [Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/israel-threatens-to-destroy-more-lebanon-bridges-as-crisis-mounts/): Threat comes as Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon expands, spurring more fear, displacement and deadly attacks.
- [Iran release videos of US aircraft searching for pilots shot down in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/iran-release-videos-of-us-aircraft-searching-for-pilots-shot-down-in-iran/): Iran’s media is screening videos said to show US aircraft searching for the pilots of a US fighter jet shot down in Iran
- [Red Crescent supply warehouse attacked in southwest Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/red-crescent-supply-warehouse-attacked-in-southwest-iran/): A video published by the Iranian Red Crescent shows the aftermath of a strike on a storage site in Bushehr.
- [Panama Papers: 10 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/panama-papers-10-years-on/): It’s been 10 years since the Panama Papers leak exposed how the world’s richest hide their wealth.
- [Trump says with more time, US can ‘take the oil’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/trump-says-with-more-time-us-can-take-the-oil-in-iran/): Despite weeks long Iranian blockade on Strait of Hormuz, US president claims Washington can ‘easily’ reopen waterway.
- [Search Operation Launched For 2 US Crew After Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/03/search-operation-launched-for-2-us-crew-after-fighter-jet-shot-down-in-iran-report/): According to Iranian state media, the search is focused in central Iran following the downing of the jet.
- [Iran’s World Cup participation depends on relocation from US, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/irans-world-cup-participation-depends-on-relocation-from-us-minister-says/): Iran awaits FIFA’s response after requesting relocation of its games to Mexico amid the US-Israeli war.
- [Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/christian-lebanese-families-displaced-as-they-celebrate-easter/): Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter
- [DR Congo to receive ‘third-country’ deportees from the US under new deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/dr-congo-to-receive-third-country-deportees-from-the-us-under-new-deal/): DRC gov’t says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a ‘temporary’ arrangment paid for by the US.
- [Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/mearsheimer-no-signs-of-quick-end-to-us-israel-war-on-iran/): US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
- [Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-threatens-hell-for-iran-over-hormuz-strait-as-deadline-approaches/): US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/israels-ben-gvir-details-plans-for-palestinian-death-row/): Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
- [Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/earth-in-rear-view-of-artemis-ii-astronauts/): Crew nears moon on historic flyby and sends back striking images of Earth.
- [Fourth Strike Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant: Should The World Be Worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/fourth-strike-near-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant-should-the-world-be-worried/): Fourth Strike Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant: What was the impact of the strike? Was there nuclear contamination?
- ['They Are Negotiating Now': Trump Says There's 'Good Chance' Of Deal With Iran By Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/they-are-negotiating-now-trump-says-theres-good-chance-of-deal-with-iran-by-monday/): Trump says there is a good chance of a deal with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warns that without a fast agreement he may order heavy bombing and seize oil.
- [One Pistol For Protection: How US Airman Hid In Iran's Mountains Before Being Rescued In Daring Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/one-pistol-for-protection-how-us-airman-hid-in-irans-mountains-before-being-rescued-in-daring-mission/): Extracted by US special forces, the still unidentified weapons systems officer’s rescue went on for 36 hours across the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province in southwest Iran
- [‘Can Be Disrupted With A Single Move’: Iran Warns Of Hormuz-Like Disruption At Bab-el-Mandeb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/can-be-disrupted-with-a-single-move-iran-warns-of-hormuz-like-disruption-at-bab-el-mandeb/): Bab el-Mandeb is one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, carrying roughly 4 to 6 million barrels of oil per day in recent years.
- [Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/nepal-announces-two-day-weekends-as-fuel-crisis-caused-by-iran-war-deepens/): Saturday had been the only day off in Himalayan nation, which relies almost entirely on India for its fuel supplies.
- [Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/suspected-measles-outbreak-kills-nearly-100-children-in-bangladesh/): Health ministry data show children aged six months to five years with suspected measles symptoms soared to 6,476.
- [Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/why-an-attack-on-bushehr-nuclear-plant-would-be-catastrophic-for-the-gulf/): The US and Israel have repeatedly hit the plant, raising risks of radioactive contamination far beyond Iran’s borders.
- [How Israeli Intelligence Helped US Pinpoint Exact Location Of Downed American Pilot In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/how-israeli-intelligence-helped-us-pinpoint-exact-location-of-downed-american-pilot-in-iran/): Israel’s “crucial intelligence assistance” and CIA’s disinformation were instrumental in helping US teams pinpoint the location of the airman in Iran
- [Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-offers-no-concrete-plan-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-shocks-europe/): Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
- [Oman, Iran Discuss Options To Ensure Smooth Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/oman-iran-discuss-options-to-ensure-smooth-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz/): The meeting took place at the deputy ministers’ level in the foreign ministries of both countries, with experts from each side present.
- [‘Open The F****N’ Strait Or You’ll Be Living In Hell’: Trump Warns Iran Of Action On Tuesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/open-the-fn-strait-or-youll-be-living-in-hell-trump-warns-iran-of-action-on-tuesday/): In his post, the US president called Tuesday a “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.”
- ['Don't Know The Number': Hegseth Grilled By US Congress Over Firing Generals Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/dont-know-the-number-hegseth-grilled-by-us-congress-over-firing-generals-amid-iran-war/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing heavy criticism after the Trump administration fired army chief of staff General Randy George and two other senior figures on April 3
- [First Iraqi Tanker Passes Through Hormuz Under Tehran’s Exemptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/first-iraqi-tanker-passes-through-hormuz-under-tehrans-exemptions/): The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important sea routes in the world, carrying a large share of global oil.
- [Trump Says Rescued US F-15 Pilot In Iran Was ‘Seriously Wounded’, Identifies Him As Colonel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-says-rescued-us-f-15-pilot-in-iran-was-seriously-wounded-identifies-him-as-colonel/): US forces have rescued a “seriously wounded” US Air Force colonel after his F 15 was shot down over western Iran, Trump said.
- [Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/oman-iran-discuss-smooth-transit-in-strait-of-hormuz-muscat-says/): The talks focus on a ‘smooth passage’ through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.
- [Italian PM says the Gulf is ‘fundamental’ for Europe’s security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/italian-pm-says-the-gulf-is-fundamental-for-europes-security/): In a visit to the GulfItalian PM Meloni emphasized the importance of the region to Italian and European security.
- [Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/irans-ex-fm-zarif-proposes-peace-roadmap-gulf-points-at-erosion-of-trust/): Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.
- [Explosives Found Near Key Gas Infrastructure Linking Serbia And Hungary, Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/explosives-found-near-key-gas-infrastructure-linking-serbia-and-hungary-probe-underway/): The Balkan Stream pipeline is an extension of the TurkStream network, a key route for Russian gas into Serbia and Hungary.
- [“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/we-blame-trump-drivers-line-up-for-free-gas-as-prices-surge-in-the-us/): Drivers lined up for free gas in Chicago as fuel prices surge, driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to head to the moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/jeremy-hansen-is-the-first-canadian-to-head-to-the-moon/): Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to head to the moon
- [Iran Says US Used Abandoned Airport In Isfahan For 'Foiled' Rescue Mission Of Downed Pilot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-says-us-used-abandoned-airport-in-isfahan-for-foiled-rescue-mission-of-downed-pilot/): Iranian state media shared images showing charred wreckage scattered across a desert area, with smoke still rising from the site.
- [Iran Missile Hits Israel Drone Factory, CEO Says ‘Everything Blown To Pieces’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-missile-hits-israel-drone-factory-ceo-says-everything-blown-to-pieces/): The missile struck near the perimeter of the facility, creating a large impact zone and destroying much of the structure.
- [Ukraine hits port in Russia’s Primorsk, oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/ukraine-hits-port-in-russias-primorsk-oil-refinery-in-nizhny-novgorod/): Fuel leaks at Primorsk, and ⁠NORSI oil refinery catches fire, Russian authorities say.
- [Footage shows Israeli military dog attacking Palestinian man inside mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/footage-shows-israeli-military-dog-attacking-palestinian-man-inside-mosque/): CCTV footage circulated online shows the moment that an Israeli military dog attacks a worshipper leaving a mosque
- [US pilot from downed F-15E plane rescued in Iran: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/us-pilot-from-downed-f-15e-plane-rescued-in-iran-what-we-know/): The second pilot from the fighter jet shot down in Iran is rescued by US rescue forces after 48 hours.
- [Lamine Yamal’s anger after Barcelona’s La Liga win downplayed by Flick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/lamine-yamals-anger-after-barcelonas-la-liga-win-downplayed-by-flick/): Yamal’s unhappiness at the end of the match against Atletico Madrid was over missed scoring opportunities, Flick says.
- ['Trump Is Reportedly Dead': Viral Claims On US President's Health Flood X, Grok Says 'Baseless'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-is-reportedly-dead-viral-claims-on-us-presidents-health-flood-x-grok-says-baseless/): False claims about Donald Trump’s alleged hospitalisation and death have gone viral on X, driven by posts from multiple handles citing unnamed sources.
- [Russia Shoots Down 19 Ukrainian Drones, Debris Damages Oil Pipeline Near Primorsk Port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/russia-shoots-down-19-ukrainian-drones-debris-damages-oil-pipeline-near-primorsk-port/): Russia says it downed 19 Ukrainian drones over Leningrad, debris hit a Primorsk oil pipeline, no casualties, as both sides escalate strikes on energy and front line targets
- [Who Is Todd Landry? All About The Man Who Plowed His Vehicle Into Louisiana Festival Crowd Injuring 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/who-is-todd-landry-all-about-the-man-who-plowed-his-vehicle-into-louisiana-festival-crowd-injuring-15/): Todd Landry has been taken into custody and booked into the Iberia Parish jail. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
- [Satellite Firm Says It Will Indefinitely Withhold Iran War Images After US Request](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/satellite-firm-says-it-will-indefinitely-withhold-iran-war-images-after-us-request/): Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said Saturday that it would indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of the ongoing conflict in West Asia after a request from U.S.
- [Why US Is Using 50-Year-Old Jets In Iran War: The Deadly F-15E Strike Eagle ‘Bomb Trucks’ Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/why-us-is-using-50-year-old-jets-in-iran-war-the-deadly-f-15e-strike-eagle-bomb-trucks-explained/): The F-15E has been a primary asset for the US deep-strike missions during the Iran conflict, which began on February 28. Why does the US continue to use a 50-year-old F-15?
- [Trump seeks to end the war without it becoming ‘an abject failure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-seeks-to-end-the-war-without-it-becoming-an-abject-failure/): Barbara Slavin of the Stimson Center says Trump misread the situation in Iran and now scrambles for a way out.
- [Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/thousands-rally-in-iraq-against-senseless-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Protesters chant against the US and Israel, urging the global community to confront their actions in the Middle East.
- [Messi scores as Inter Miami open new stadium with a draw in the MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/messi-scores-as-inter-miami-open-new-stadium-with-a-draw-in-the-mls/): Miami captain scored his team’s first goal after David Beckham said the Nu Stadium was a ‘dream come true’ for Miami.
- [Israel’s attack on UNRWA is central to its genocide of the Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/israels-attack-on-unrwa-is-central-to-its-genocide-of-the-palestinians/): UNRWA’s mandate to provide for Palestinian refugees makes it a direct threat to the Israeli genocidal project.
- [Kuwait’s power, water plants damaged as Iran keeps attacking Gulf states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/kuwaits-power-water-plants-damaged-as-iran-keeps-attacking-gulf-states/): Bahrain and the UAE also reported attacks resulting in fires, which were put out quickly.
- [Iran Says New Air Defence System Helped Shoot Down US F-15E Jets: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-says-new-air-defence-system-helped-shoot-down-us-f-15e-jets-what-is-it/): The F-15E, valued at about $31 million, is believed to have crashed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province in southwestern Iran, near the Iraqi border.
- ['Best Camera Ever': Artemis II Crew To Rely On Eyes For Observations During Moon Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/best-camera-ever-artemis-ii-crew-to-rely-on-eyes-for-observations-during-moon-mission/): Artemis II astronauts will orbit the Moon, relying on trained human eyesight for detailed observations.
- [Iran Unlikely To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Soon, Warns US Intel After Trump's Fresh Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-unlikely-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-soon-warns-us-intel-after-trumps-fresh-deadline/): US intelligence assessments indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, as control over the oil route gives Tehran significant leverage in negotiations.
- [9th India-Flagged Tanker Green Asha Safely Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/9th-india-flagged-tanker-green-asha-safely-crosses-strait-of-hormuz-amid-iran-war/): Iran has tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes on February 28, affecting global fuel supplies and shaking energy markets.
- [‘Eyes & Ears’ To Top Cover: The US Aircraft That Powered Daring Iran F15E Rescue Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/eyes-ears-to-top-cover-the-us-aircraft-that-powered-daring-iran-f15e-rescue-operation/): HH-60W, A-10, HC-130 and F-35: What were the aircraft used by the US for Iran extraction?
- [Are Nepal Sherpas Really 'Poisoning' Mt Everest Climbers? Full Scam Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/are-nepal-sherpas-really-poisoning-mt-everest-climbers-full-scam-explained/): While 32 people face charges for a $20 million fraud, authorities clarify that there is “no evidence” of guides intentionally poisoning clients
- [‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/miraculous-us-rescues-second-pilot-downed-in-iran-trump-confirms/): Iran claims another US aircraft involved in the rescue of the F-15 fighter pilot has been shot down.
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/yemens-houthis-claim-cluster-missile-attack-on-israels-ben-gurion-airport/): Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-37-of-us-israeli-attacks/): A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump says.
- [Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/under-israeli-restrictions-palestinian-christians-mark-quiet-holy-week/): Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem’s Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.
- [Iran Claims To Hit US Jet Involved In Rescue Of Downed F-15E Fighter Aircraft Pilot, Shares Visuals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-claims-to-hit-us-jet-involved-in-rescue-of-downed-f-15e-fighter-aircraft-pilot-shares-visuals/): Iran claims it shot down a US aircraft during a rescue in Isfahan, as Trump hails daring mission that recovered the missing F15 crew member after heavy firefight
- [What Are The 4 Steps That Keep US Pilots Alive In Enemy Territory? Who Are Guardian Angels?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/what-are-the-4-steps-that-keep-us-pilots-alive-in-enemy-territory-who-are-guardian-angels/): How do US pilots survive in an enemy territory till help arrives? What is the four-step SERE that keeps them alive? Who are the guardian angels? News18 explains
- [Driven By Job Search, Forced Into War: UP Man Serving In Russian Army Dies After Being Shot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/driven-by-job-search-forced-into-war-up-man-serving-in-russian-army-dies-after-being-shot/): The family is still unaware of how things unfolded, leading him to join the army. They alleged he may have been forced into joining the Russian military.
- [‘Nothing prepares you’: The invisible lives of carers in the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/nothing-prepares-you-the-invisible-lives-of-carers-in-the-uk/): Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.
- [Wilder edges retiring Chisora in chaotic heavyweight boxing fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/wilder-edges-retiring-chisora-in-chaotic-heavyweight-boxing-fight/): Former WBC champion comes out on top in the closely contested fight against his British opponent in London.
- [After Trump, Viral Video Fuels Hospitalisation Rumours About Biden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/after-trump-viral-video-fuels-hospitalisation-rumours-about-biden/): Unverified social media posts falsely claim Joe Biden was hospitalised at Walter Reed after similar Trump rumours.
- [Heavy Air Cover, Deception Tactics: How US Special Forces Rescued Pilot Of Downed F-15 In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/heavy-air-cover-deception-tactics-how-us-special-forces-rescued-pilot-of-downed-f-15-in-iran/): Both crew members of the downed US F-15E were rescued through a complex, multi-domain special operations mission involving heavy air cover, deception tactics and survival training.
- ['Frozen Surprises': Halfway To Moon, NASA's Artemis II Crew Faces Toilet Glitch | Netizens React](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/frozen-surprises-halfway-to-moon-nasas-artemis-ii-crew-faces-toilet-glitch-netizens-react/): NASA’s Artemis II crew has crossed the halfway mark to the Moon, pushing steadily into deep space on a mission set to carry humans farther than any since the Apollo missions.
- [Trump’s unpopular war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trumps-unpopular-war-on-iran/): Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.
- [F-15E, A-10 Warthog And Black Hawk: Key US Military Aircrafts Hit By Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/f-15e-a-10-warthog-and-black-hawk-key-us-military-aircrafts-hit-by-iran/): Iranian fire reportedly hits US F15E, A10 and Black Hawk helicopters amid escalating conflict, two F15E crew member rescued.
- [Taiwan Detects 6 Chinese Vessels, 1 Official Ship Near Its Territorial Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/taiwan-detects-6-chinese-vessels-1-official-ship-near-its-territorial-waters/): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Sunday said it detected six Chinese military vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters.
- [Pakistan Pushes 'False Flag Narrative' Against India As Khawaja Asif Threatens To Target Kolkata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/pakistan-pushes-false-flag-narrative-against-india-as-khawaja-asif-threatens-to-target-kolkata/): Pakistan is pushing a “false flag” narrative as part of a defensive propaganda strategy, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18.
- [All About JASSM‑ER: US Deploys Most Deadly 600-Mile Range Stealth Missile For Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/all-about-jassm-er-us-deploys-most-deadly-600-mile-range-stealth-missile-for-iran-war/): JASSM-ER, or Joint Air-to-Surface Missile Extended Range, can strike targets over 600 miles away while avoiding enemy air defences. The shorter-range JASSM has reach of 250 miles.
- [Four Killed After Aircraft Crashes Into Restaurant In Brazil, Catches Fire | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/four-killed-after-aircraft-crashes-into-restaurant-in-brazil-catches-fire-video/): Four people were killed after a light aircraft crashed into a restaurant and caught fire in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, The Metro reported.
- [Second Crew Member From Downed US F15 Found After 'Heavy Firefight' In Iran, Exfiltration Ongoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/second-crew-member-from-downed-us-f15-found-after-heavy-firefight-in-iran-exfiltration-ongoing/): A second crew member from the downed US F-15E has been recovered after a heavy firefight, but remains inside Iran as rescue teams attempt extraction, a report has claimed.
- [Kuwait Claims Fire, Significant Damage At Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex After Iranian Drone Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/kuwait-claims-fire-significant-damage-at-shuwaikh-oil-sector-complex-after-iranian-drone-strike/): Iran-linked drone strikes triggered a fire at Kuwait’s Shuwaikh oil sector complex and damaged key power and desalination infrastructure, with no casualties reported.
- [Iran Official Warns Of ‘Big Surprise’  For US And Israel As West Asia War Expands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-official-warns-of-big-surprise-for-us-and-israel-as-west-asia-war-expands/): A senior Iranian security official warned that Tehran is planning a “big surprise” for both the United States and Israel, signalling the possibility of a major escalation.
- ['Stop This Madness': Ex-IAEA Chief Urges UN, Gulf Leaders To Act On Trump's 48-Hour Hormuz Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/stop-this-madness-ex-iaea-chief-urges-un-gulf-leaders-to-act-on-trumps-48-hour-hormuz-warning/): Former IAEA chief has urged Gulf nations to intervene diplomatically after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-says-iraqi-ships-can-pass-strait-of-hormuz-as-transits-tick-up/): Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country’s ‘struggle’ against the US.
- [48 Hours To Peace Or 'Hell': Will US Switch From 'Surgical Strikes' On Iran To Total Energy Destruction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/48-hours-to-peace-or-hell-will-us-switch-from-surgical-strikes-on-iran-to-total-energy-destruction/): The language used by President Trump and the United States suggests a definitive shift in the rules of engagement
- [Iranian Attack On US Embassy In Riyadh Caused More Damage Than Disclosed. Here's How It Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iranian-attack-on-us-embassy-in-riyadh-caused-more-damage-than-disclosed-heres-how-it-happened/): An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh caused significantly greater damage than publicly disclosed, hitting sensitive sections of the compound, a report has claimed.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iranian Security Official Warns Of 'Big Surprise' For US, Israel As War Rages On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-iranian-security-official-warns-of-big-surprise-for-us-israel-as-war-rages-on/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The West Asia conflict entered its sixth week, with no immediate sign of an end to the war.
- [‘Helpless, Nervous’: Iran Mocks Trump’s 48-Hour Hormuz Deadline, Says ‘Gates Of Hell’ Will Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/helpless-nervous-iran-mocks-trumps-48-hour-hormuz-deadline-says-gates-of-hell-will-open/): Trump had earlier repeated his warning, saying Iran must either reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/us-satellite-firm-planet-labs-announces-blackout-on-war-on-iran-images/): Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.
- ['Your Sons More In Danger With Trump': Iran Rebukes US Woman Who Claimed Her Pilot Son Is Missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/your-sons-more-in-danger-with-trump-iran-rebukes-us-woman-who-claimed-her-pilot-son-is-missing/): Iran issued a sharp warning to an American woman who claimed one of her sons is a fighter pilot and has been missing since Tehran shot down two U.S. military jets. 
- ['Great Concern': Iran Warns Attacks On Busher Plant Could Trigger 'Radioactive Fallout'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/great-concern-iran-warns-attacks-on-busher-plant-could-trigger-radioactive-fallout/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has addressed a letter to the United Nations (UN), condemning the coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s infrastructure.
- [Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s ultimatum; fire at Kuwait oil complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iran-war-live-tehran-rejects-trumps-ultimatum-fire-at-kuwait-oil-complex/): Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone have killed five and wounded 170.
- ['Terminated': Trump Claims 'Massive Strike' In Tehran Eliminated Iran’s Top Military Commanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/terminated-trump-claims-massive-strike-in-tehran-eliminated-irans-top-military-commanders/): The US President said this in a post on his Truth Social platform, which included a nighttime video of a city skyline illuminated by heavy explosions
- [Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/car-slams-into-louisiana-lao-new-year-parade-injuring-about-15-people/): Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
- [Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/israeli-measures-tighten-grip-on-hebrons-ibrahimi-mosque/): Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque sees intensified control, with Israeli measures resembling policies applied at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
- [Giuffre family urges UK’s King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/giuffre-family-urges-uks-king-charles-to-meet-epstein-survivors-in-us/): Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles’s brother, the former Prince Andrew.
- [Lewandowski claims late La Liga win for Barcelona at Atletico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/lewandowski-claims-late-la-liga-win-for-barcelona-at-atletico/): Barcelona move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of Spanish football’s La Liga after beating Atletico 2-1.
- [Tehran psychiatric hospital not usable after US-Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/tehran-psychiatric-hospital-not-usable-after-us-israeli-strike/): A psychiatric hospital in Tehran is no longer functioning after a US-Israeli strike, the hospital chief says.
- [Israeli police arrest antiwar protesters in Tel Aviv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/israeli-police-arrest-antiwar-protesters-in-tel-aviv/): Israeli police clashed with protesters and made arrests in Tel Aviv as demonstrators rallied against the war on Iran.
- [Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/trump-files-emergency-motion-to-continue-building-white-house-ballroom/): The motion argues that a ruling suspending the construction was ‘improper’ and left national security weaknesses.
- [Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/indonesia-receives-bodies-of-peacekeepers-killed-in-southern-lebanon/): Foreign Minister Sugiono told reporters that Indonesia wants a thorough UN investigation into the deaths.
- [How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/how-will-pakistan-deal-with-the-fallout-from-iran-war/): War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.
- [Vehicle engulfed in flames after Israeli drone strike in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/vehicle-engulfed-in-flames-after-israeli-drone-strike-in-central-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza scrambled to extinguish a vehicle engulfed in flames after it was targeted by an Israeli drone.
- [Iran’s coastline: architecture of control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/irans-coastline-architecture-of-control/): We take you on a walkthrough of Iran’s coastline and strategic islands marking its architecture of control.
- [Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/universities-hit-as-us-israel-ramp-up-attacks-on-irans-infrastructure/): Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.
- [Protesters Chanting ‘Zionist Embassy’ Attempt To Storm UAE Mission In Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/protesters-chanting-zionist-embassy-attempt-to-storm-uae-mission-in-damascus/): The protests are taking place against the backdrop of Israel’s parliament bringing in tougher penalties for Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly attacks.
- [Israel Preparing Attacks On Iranian Energy Sites, Awaits US Approval: Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/israel-preparing-attacks-on-iranian-energy-sites-awaits-us-approval-official/): Israel may strike Iranian energy sites within a week pending US approval, after Iran downed two US jets, the first such US combat losses in over 20 years
- [Italy’s Meloni meets Qatar emir to discuss energy issues amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/italys-meloni-meets-qatar-emir-to-discuss-energy-issues-amid-iran-war/): Prime Minister Meloni is the first EU and NATO country leader to visit the region since the war began.
- [Iranian Missile Fire Injures Several In Israel; Cluster Munition Lands Near Military HQ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/iranian-missile-fire-injures-several-in-israel-cluster-munition-lands-near-military-hq/): Iran launches seven missile waves at Israel, injuring several in Tel Aviv area, homes damaged near Ramat Gan, US Israel strikes on Iran spur ongoing Iranian retaliation
- [Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Hits Highest Level Since War Began Amid Tight Iranian Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-hits-highest-level-since-war-began-amid-tight-iranian-control/): Iran has increased its control over the passage by introducing a toll system and directing ships to follow a specific route close to its coastline.
- [Russia Evacuates 198 Staff From Bushehr Nuclear Plant; IDF Coordinates With Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/russia-evacuates-198-staff-from-bushehr-nuclear-plant-idf-coordinates-with-moscow/): According to the reports, IDF officials are coordinating with Moscow to secure the safe passage for Russian nationals.
- [Fuel Curbs Hit Italian Airports; Venice Faces Most Strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/04/fuel-curbs-hit-italian-airports-venice-faces-most-strain/): Italian airports Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso and Venice face temporary jet fuel limits, priority for emergency and long haul flights, Ryanair warns of higher fares
- [‘Smell’ of war comes to St Petersburg as Ukraine hammers Russian refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/smell-of-war-comes-to-st-petersburg-as-ukraine-hammers-russian-refineries/): Ukraine aims to drain Russia’s war chest with drone strikes on Pokrovsk and Ust-Luga oil facilities on the Baltic Sea.
- [Jobless young Palestinians trapped as Israel holds Gaza’s economy hostage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/jobless-young-palestinians-trapped-as-israel-holds-gazas-economy-hostage/): With 80 percent unemployed, young Palestinians struggle to survive as Israeli blockade causes economic collapse
- [The US could still try to play the ethnic card in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/the-us-could-still-try-to-play-the-ethnic-card-in-iran/): But past experience and current geopolitical realities show such a strategy is doomed to failure.
- ['If You Tell Him He's Wrong, He Gets Angry': Former Japan PM On Dealing With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/if-you-tell-him-hes-wrong-he-gets-angry-former-japan-pm-on-dealing-with-trump/): Ex-Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba said dealing with Trump requires caution, advising that you must agree with him and avoid telling him he’s wrong.
- [Who Was Major General Majid Khademi? Senior Iranian Official Killed In US Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/who-was-major-general-majid-khademi-senior-iranian-official-killed-in-us-strike/): IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a US airstrike amid the Iran war, after years in senior security roles, following earlier killings of top Iranian commanders.
- [Two Indian LPG Vessels Transit Strait Of Hormuz Safely; 16 Ships In Western Persian Gulf: Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/two-indian-lpg-vessels-transit-strait-of-hormuz-safely-16-ships-in-western-persian-gulf-govt/): 16 Indian ships with 433 seafarers in western Gulf; 2 LPG vessels crossed Hormuz, Mangal said
- [Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Madrid host Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League quarterfinal tie.
- [Trump’s ‘Bridge Day’ threat: Can a last-ditch ceasefire plan work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trumps-bridge-day-threat-can-a-last-ditch-ceasefire-plan-work/): Mediators Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are proposing a 45-day ceasefire plan. But Iran is reluctant.
- [Pakistan offers two-stage truce plan to end US-Israel war: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/pakistan-offers-two-stage-truce-plan-to-end-us-israel-war-report/): Iran, while still reviewing the proposal, has said that it won’t reopen Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire.
- [Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-threatens-bab-al-mandeb-closure-how-would-that-affect-world-trade/): If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world’s energy supply would be blocked.
- [Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/has-trump-confirmed-irans-claim-that-protesters-were-us-armed/): US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.
- [US Airman, Hiding In Iranian Hilltop Crevice, Had To Prove Identity To Military Before Rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/us-airman-hiding-in-iranian-hilltop-crevice-had-to-prove-identity-to-military-before-rescue/): The airman, a weapons systems operator aboard an F-15E fighter jet, had ejected over Iran after the aircraft was hit by air defences.
- [Iran Says It Has Drafted Diplomatic Response To US, Calls Isfahan Operation ‘Uranium Theft Plot’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-says-it-has-drafted-diplomatic-response-to-us-calls-isfahan-operation-uranium-theft-plot/): Iran drafts response to US mediated proposals, rejects a reported 15 point plan as illogical, accuses Washington of targeting its nuclear sites and opposes a temporary ceasefire
- [Israel destroys southern Lebanon towns, hits ‘safe’ areas around Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/israel-destroys-southern-lebanon-towns-hits-safe-areas-around-beirut/): The Israeli military launches new attacks on Beirut, southern Lebanon as humanitarian crisis deepens.  
- ['We Sent Them A Lot Of Guns': Why Trump's Iran Remark Opens A Pandora's Box](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/we-sent-them-a-lot-of-guns-why-trumps-iran-remark-opens-a-pandoras-box/): Arming protesters, even if framed as “defensive support”, can blur the line between civilian protest and armed insurgency, give regimes justification for harsher crackdowns
- [Seven Crucial Hours Behind The Moon: What NASA Astronauts Will Do During Historic Flyby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/seven-crucial-hours-behind-the-moon-what-nasa-astronauts-will-do-during-historic-flyby/): The spacecraft will escape Earth’s gravity and get pulled by the Moon. Soon after, the crew will see Earth disappearing from view and experience a communication blackout
- [‘Deal Or We Bomb You’: The World Has Heard This Threat 5 Times, Here’s What Actually Happened Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/deal-or-we-bomb-you-the-world-has-heard-this-threat-5-times-heres-what-actually-happened-next/): Trump has issued a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz and reach “peace deal”. Superpowers have issued such threats 5 times in the past. What happened after that?
- [Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon’s mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/families-fleeing-israeli-attacks-take-refuge-in-lebanons-mountains/): Over one million people displaced across Lebanon as Israel escalates military campaign with air raids, ground invasion.
- [Why did ‘Handala’ target FBI Director Kash Patel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/why-did-handala-target-fbi-director-kash-patel/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the Handala Hack Team.
- [Iraqis give rousing welcome to coach behind historic World Cup return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iraqis-give-rousing-welcome-to-coach-behind-historic-world-cup-return/): Iraqis in Sydney turned out in full force to welcome coach Graham Arnold as he returned to Australia.
- [Up to 1.2 million people forced to flee as Israel pummels Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/up-to-1-2-million-people-forced-to-flee-as-israel-pummels-lebanon/): Families face repeated trauma as Israeli attacks displace nearly 1.2 million, many for the second time in recent months.
- [World Cup qualification earns Iraq coach Arnold a hero’s welcome in Sydney](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/world-cup-qualification-earns-iraq-coach-arnold-a-heros-welcome-in-sydney/): Graham Arnold was received by jubilant Iraqi fans upon his return to Australia after a successful qualification campaign.
- [The Cussing King: From F-Bombs To 'Crazy B******s', Trump Just Can't Stop Swearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/the-cussing-king-from-f-bombs-to-crazy-bs-trump-just-cant-stop-swearing/): Trump’s use of profanity, both on social media and in public remarks, has been a recurring feature of his political persona, setting him apart from past presidents
- [IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi Killed In US-Israeli Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/irgc-intelligence-chief-majid-khademi-killed-in-us-israeli-strikes/): IRGC says intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in US Israeli strikes near Tehran, a major blow to Irans military leadership and a sharp escalation in the conflict
- ['Is It Closed?': Iran Mocks Trump On Strait Of Hormuz Threat With India, China Jibes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/is-it-closed-iran-mocks-trump-on-strait-of-hormuz-threat-with-india-china-jibes/): Iran’s embassies mocked Donald Trump on X after his threat to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, posting sarcastic reactions referencing India, China and other countries.
- [MC-130J Destroyed In Iran: Why The US Uses These Planes For Covert Infiltrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/mc-130j-destroyed-in-iran-why-the-us-uses-these-planes-for-covert-infiltrations/): A high-risk US rescue mission inside Iran ended with American forces blowing up their own aircraft. Here’s why the MC-130J is used for covert, deep-penetration operations.
- [Pakistan’s Narrative War: Asim Munir’s Post-Operation Sindoor English Media Strategy Under Scanner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/pakistans-narrative-war-asim-munirs-post-operation-sindoor-english-media-strategy-under-scanner/): Several media platforms have been launched or revived – AsiaOne News in Karachi, DM News English in Manchester, and digital platforms like FP92TV and Afrik1 TV in Paris.
- [Iran ‘Not Ready’ To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz In Exchange For Temporary Ceasefire By US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-not-ready-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-exchange-for-temporary-ceasefire-by-us/): A senior official said Iran views US as lacking the readiness for a permanent ceasefire, even as it is reviewing ⁠Pakistan’s proposal for an immediate ceasefire
- [98 Children Dead In 3 Weeks: Why Bangladesh's Measles Outbreak Is A Warning For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/98-children-dead-in-3-weeks-why-bangladeshs-measles-outbreak-is-a-warning-for-india/): Bangladesh’s deadly measles surge shows how fast outbreaks return when vaccination dips — a warning for India, where immunity gaps could put children at risk.
- [Iran’s top university bombed as US, Israel intensify attacks; 34 killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/irans-top-university-bombed-as-us-israel-intensify-attacks-34-killed/): Tehran says it will respond ‘in kind’ to attacks on its infrastructure, accuses Trump of inciting ‘war crimes’.
- [A visual guide to Artemis II and previous missions to the moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/a-visual-guide-to-artemis-ii-and-previous-missions-to-the-moon/): Artemis II is expected to break the record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth.
- [Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-says-us-armed-iranian-dissidents-via-kurds-kurdish-groups-deny-claim/): Trump’s admission gives credence to Iranian assertion that the January protests were backed by the West to create chaos.
- [Yemen’s civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/yemens-civilians-fear-fallout-after-houthis-enter-iran-war/): Fears of air strikes and rising prices dominate everyday life in Sanaa as Yemen becomes embroiled in regional conflict.
- [These 4 Laws Protect Civilian Infra Amid War: Will US, Israel, Iran Be Punished For Flouting Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/these-4-laws-protect-civilian-infra-amid-war-will-us-israel-iran-be-punished-for-flouting-them/): Which international laws prohibit targeting of civilian infrastructure during war? Have US, Israel and Iran flouted these laws? Will they be punished? News18 explains
- [Hormuz To Reopen? 'Immediate Ceasefire' On Agenda As US, Iran Receive 2-Step Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/hormuz-to-reopen-immediate-ceasefire-on-agenda-as-us-iran-receive-2-step-peace-plan/): The deal, tentatively dubbed the ‘Islamabad Accord’, will include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad
- [‘Most Lethal’ US Missile With A 600-Mile Reach: What Is JASSM-ER Being Deployed Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/most-lethal-us-missile-with-a-600-mile-reach-what-is-jassm-er-being-deployed-against-iran/): More than 1,000 JASSM-ERs have already been used in the Iran war, and now the US is preparing to deploy most of its remaining stockpile, signalling a major escalation.
- [Is Space Travel Bad For You? Artemis II Shows Us The Health Risks Of Going To The Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/is-space-travel-bad-for-you-artemis-ii-shows-us-the-health-risks-of-going-to-the-moon/): As humanity returns to the Moon after 50 years, the 10-day Artemis II journey is revealing the “disabling and extreme” toll deep space takes on the human heart, DNA, and mind
- [US-Iran Ceasefire, Talks And Reopening Hormuz: What Asim Munir's 'Islamabad Accord' Is About](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/us-iran-ceasefire-talks-and-reopening-hormuz-what-asim-munirs-islamabad-accord-is-about/): A Pakistan-brokered ‘Islamabad Accord’ proposes a US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening, and talks, just as Donald Trump’s deadline for Hormuz reopening looms, raising stakes.
- ['We've Had Very Bad Experience With Negotiations': Iran's First Reaction On Peace Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/weve-had-very-bad-experience-with-negotiations-irans-first-reaction-on-peace-talks-with-us/): Iran has signalled a cautious stance on negotiations, saying any decision will be taken only if diplomacy secures the interests of the Iranian people.
- [‘Cocktail of Hindutva and welfarism’: How Modi’s BJP is wooing Assam voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/cocktail-of-hindutva-and-welfarism-how-modis-bjp-is-wooing-assam-voters/): Party banks on mix of xenophobic anti-Muslim policies and financial aid schemes aimed at women to retain power in state.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-38-of-us-israeli-attacks/): Tensions continue after Trump’s threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Hype Vs Reality: Khalistan Rally Outside Canada Temples Flops As Just 10 Protesters Show Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/hype-vs-reality-khalistan-rally-outside-canada-temples-flops-as-just-10-protesters-show-up/): The episode also stands in contrast to earlier claims made during a Khalistan “referendum” exercise in Surrey, where organisers had said over 1.3 lakh people participated
- [The Force That Killed Osama: How SEAL Team 6 Pulled Off American Pilot's Rescue From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/the-force-that-killed-osama-how-seal-team-6-pulled-off-american-pilots-rescue-from-iran/): From killing Osama bin Laden to a daring Iran rescue, SEAL Team 6 shows how elite US ops evolved from failure to precision missions under extreme risk.
- [Iran War Exposes China's Drone Power; Why The US, Europe Are Worried, And Can India Catch Up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-exposes-chinas-drone-power-why-the-us-europe-are-worried-and-can-india-catch-up/): China’s aggressive investment in imaging, sensors and AI, and its manufacturing ecosystem allowed it to control 90% of the US consumer drone market and 70% of the industrial market
- [Is China Plotting A Coup In Hormuz? What Top Indian Fund Expert Has To Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/is-china-plotting-a-coup-in-hormuz-what-top-indian-fund-expert-has-to-say/): The Strait of Hormuz is increasingly caught in rising US-Iran tensions, turning what was once a distant risk into an emerging geopolitical flashpoint.
- [‘Complete Destruction’: Iran-Backed Iraqi Group Threatens Oil, Gas Sites If Hormuz Reopened By Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/complete-destruction-iran-backed-iraqi-group-threatens-oil-gas-sites-if-hormuz-reopened-by-force/): Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, Secretary-General of Kataib Hezbollah, said any forced move to reopen the strait would lead to severe consequences.
- ['Strait Of Hormuz Will Never Return To Former State': Iranian Navy After Trump's Fresh Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/strait-of-hormuz-will-never-return-to-former-state-iranian-navy-after-trumps-fresh-threat/): Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has permanently changed for the US and Israel, plans a new Gulf security order, boosts naval forces.
- [Steph Curry returns from injury with 29 points but Warriors lose to Rockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/steph-curry-returns-from-injury-with-29-points-but-warriors-lose-to-rockets/): NBA star marks comeback after nine weeks as Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.
- [Man City captain Silva to leave Premier League club at season’s end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/man-city-captain-silva-to-leave-premier-league-club-at-seasons-end/): Silva to leave Manchester City after winning the Champions League and six Premier League titles in his nine-year stint.
- [Artemis II Crew Begins Final Run-Up To Lunar Slingshot, NASA To Livestream Record Moon Flyby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-crew-begins-final-run-up-to-lunar-slingshot-nasa-to-livestream-record-moon-flyby/): Artemis II has entered the final phase of its historic lunar slingshot, with the Moon’s gravity now pulling the Orion spacecraft as astronauts prepare to travel farther from Earth.
- [Is China Planning Military Drills? Unexplained 40-Day Airspace Block Raises Questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/is-china-planning-military-drills-unexplained-40-day-airspace-block-raises-questions/): China reserves vast offshore airspace for 40 days with no stated reason, sparking concern over possible long term military posture and Taiwan related combat drills
- [Fresh Clashes At Durand Line: 6 Pakistani Soldiers Killed, Claims Afghanistan Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/fresh-clashes-at-durand-line-6-pakistani-soldiers-killed-claims-afghanistan-taliban/): There are also unverified claims that Taliban fighters captured a Pakistani military outpost and took possession of the body of a slain soldier.
- [Can The World Bypass Strait Of Hormuz With Nukes? Here's Why The Wild Idea Keeps Coming Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/can-the-world-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-with-nukes-heres-why-the-wild-idea-keeps-coming-back/): The renewed attention comes amid recurring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital artery through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply passes
- [A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/a-new-regional-order-for-the-strait-of-hormuz/): The GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.
- [13 Killed After Airstrikes Hit Residential Building In Iran's Eslamshar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/13-killed-after-airstrikes-hit-residential-building-in-irans-eslamshar/): Airstrikes kill at least 13, hit homes in Eslamshahr and Sharif University in Tehran; targets of attack unclear amid ongoing West Asia conflict
- [War Of Narratives: How Iran’s Version Of US F-15E Pilot Rescue Operation Differs With America’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/war-of-narratives-how-irans-version-of-us-f-15e-pilot-rescue-operation-differs-with-americas/): US rescues wounded F15E crew member from Iran mountains, Iran claims it foiled a wider hostile US incursion with aircraft losses, US denies this, both push conflicting narratives
- [Dozens Of Craters On Iranian Roads Seen After US Special Ops Mission To Rescue Airman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/dozens-of-craters-on-iranian-roads-seen-after-us-special-ops-mission-to-rescue-airman/): Satellite imagery shows at least 28 precision strikes along key roads near the site where US forces carried out a high-risk airman rescue mission in Iran.
- [How A Failed 1980 US Operation Set The Stage For Successful Rescue Of Airman In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-a-failed-1980-us-operation-set-the-stage-for-successful-rescue-of-airman-in-iran/): The origins of Eagle Claw lie in the Iran hostage crisis, when Iranian revolutionaries stormed the US Embassy in Tehran in November 1979
- [Nepal Announces Two-Day Weekend To Save Fuel As Iran War Triggers Global Oil Shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/nepal-announces-two-day-weekend-to-save-fuel-as-iran-war-triggers-global-oil-shock/): Nepal announces five-day workweek to save fuel amid West Asia conflict, explores shift to electric vehicles; fuel shortages and higher airfares hit its tourism reliant economy
- ['Tuesday. 8 PM. Eastern Time': Trump's Deadline For Strikes On Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/tuesday-8-pm-eastern-time-trumps-deadline-for-strikes-on-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/): Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday 8 p.m. ET, escalating tensions and alarming global markets
- [US, Iran, Mediators Discussing Terms For Potential 45-Day Ceasefire In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/us-iran-mediators-discussing-terms-for-potential-45-day-ceasefire-in-war/): US, Iran and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire that could pave the way for a permanent end to the war, a report has suggested.
- [‘Indian Diplomacy Is Strong, Good’: Iran Looks To Delhi For ‘Bigger Role’ As War Negotiator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/indian-diplomacy-is-strong-good-iran-looks-to-delhi-for-bigger-role-as-war-negotiator/): Iran war enters day 33, Iranian leader’s envoy in India urges peace and praises Indian diplomacy, India seen as key mediator as Indian tankers keep safely crossing Hormuz
- [‘Beautiful Oasis’: Artemis II Astronaut Reflects On ‘Beauty Of Creation’ In Easter Message | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/beautiful-oasis-artemis-ii-astronaut-reflects-on-beauty-of-creation-in-easter-message-watch/): NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to make history as the first human journey to the Moon since 1972. It is expected to surpass the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance.
- [False Signal Alarm: US Feared Iran ‘Trap’ During F-15 Pilot Rescue Mission, Says Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/false-signal-alarm-us-feared-iran-trap-during-f-15-pilot-rescue-mission-says-trump/): Trump says US rescue of downed F 15 crew in Iran faced suspected trap, 200 special forces recovered injured officer under fire, Israel gave limited intelligence support
- [Trump Says He Gave Iran Negotiators 'Immunity From Death', Claims 'Key Points Resolved'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-says-he-gave-iran-negotiators-immunity-from-death-claims-key-points-resolved/): Trump said Iranian negotiators have been granted “immunity from death” and claimed Tehran has effectively conceded on not acquiring nuclear weapons.
- ['They Are Living In Fear': Trump Defends Iran Strikes, Claims Civilians May Back Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/they-are-living-in-fear-trump-defends-iran-strikes-claims-civilians-may-back-action/): Trump defends US strikes on Iran, claims some “fearful” Iranian civilians would quietly back action to weaken the regime amid rising regional tensions
- [Iran Plans ‘New Gulf Order’ After Trump's New Hormuz Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-plans-new-gulf-order-after-trumps-new-hormuz-ultimatum/): IRGC Navy says Strait of Hormuz has permanently changed for US and Israel, prepares new Persian Gulf order as Iran drafts law to restrict and charge foreign shipping
- [‘Power Be To God’: Why Downed US Airman’s Off-Script Message Sparked Suspicion In Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/power-be-to-god-why-downed-us-airmans-off-script-message-sparked-suspicion-in-pentagon/): Military planners had to weigh a brutal calculation: Move fast and risk walking into an ambush or hesitate and leave a wounded airman exposed behind enemy lines
- [Netanyahu Congratulates Trump On ‘Perfectly Executed’ Mission To Rescue Downed US F-15 Pilot In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/netanyahu-congratulates-trump-on-perfectly-executed-mission-to-rescue-downed-us-f-15-pilot-in-iran/): The Israeli prime minister said the operation highlighted the close cooperation between the two allies.
- [Vietnam’s gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/vietnams-gig-workers-slammed-by-rising-fuel-costs-amid-fallout-of-iran-war/): Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [48 Hours, 5 Days, Then Another Warning: Trump’s Ultimatums To Iran Over Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/48-hours-5-days-then-another-warning-trumps-ultimatums-to-iran-over-hormuz/): Trump sets new Tuesday deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz, threatens strikes on Iranian power and energy sites, Tehran vows retaliation, oil prices double to 115 since January
- [Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-live-tehran-rejects-trumps-tuesday-deadline-on-strait-of-hormuz/): Iranian officials dismiss Trump’s ultimatum, condemn latest threats as ‘incitement to war crimes’.
- [US Israel Iran War LIVE: Trump Sets ‘Tuesday Deadline’ As Iran Refuses To Reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/us-israel-iran-war-live-trump-sets-tuesday-deadline-as-iran-refuses-to-reopen-hormuz/): US Israel Iran War LIVE: Updates: The war, now in its 6th week, is expanding quickly, with rising tensions, fresh threats, and wider regional involvement intensifying the conflict.
- [UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/uk-police-arrest-seven-protesters-near-raf-base-used-by-us/): The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.
- [Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/is-war-more-profitable-than-peace-david-keen-explains/): A leading political economist breaks down how war can reward power and be beneficial for profits and political survival.
- [Hamas armed wing rejects disarmament while Israel continues attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/hamas-armed-wing-rejects-disarmament-while-israel-continues-attacks/): Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of ceasefire.
- [Israeli air strike hits crowd in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/israeli-air-strike-hits-crowd-in-gaza-city/): Several Palestinians were rushed to hospital with severe injuries after an Israeli air strike hit a crowd in Gaza City.
- [Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/hamas-armed-wing-says-disarmament-demands-not-acceptable/): Spokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group’s disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel’s genocide.
- [Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/has-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-been-ignored/): Conditions in Gaza worsen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.
- [Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/driver-faces-impaired-driving-charges-after-lao-new-year-incident/): A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.
- [Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/ukraine-and-syria-to-cooperate-on-security-zelenskyy-says/): During a trip to Damascus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two countries agreed to work together.
- [Trump threatens Iran in expletive-filled social media post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-threatens-iran-in-expletive-filled-social-media-post/): Donald Trump unleashed a vulgar online tirade against Iran’s leaders as his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/dozens-missing-after-boat-carrying-migrants-capsizes-near-libya/): Dozens of people are missing and at least two confirmed dead after a boat carrying migrants capsized off coast of Libya.
- [Israeli air strikes, shelling across Lebanon add to rising death toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/israeli-air-strikes-shelling-across-lebanon-add-to-rising-death-toll/): Widespread Israeli attacks pounded Lebanon from Beirut to Tyre on Sunday, adding to a rising death toll.
- [‘Refuse to celebrate’: Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/refuse-to-celebrate-christians-in-gaza-mark-sombre-easter-amid-genocide/): Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.
- [Rodent infestations and attacks spread in Gaza tent camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/rodent-infestations-and-attacks-spread-in-gaza-tent-camps/): Rat infestations are spreading through Gaza’s displacement camps, Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports.
- [Video captures Iranian missile striking residential building in Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/video-captures-iranian-missile-striking-residential-building-in-haifa/): Video captured the moment of a direct hit by an Iranian missile on a residential building in Israel’s Haifa.
- [Frustration grows as Iran’s wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/frustration-grows-as-irans-wartime-internet-shutdown-breaks-grim-record/): Since January, Iran’s near total internet blackout has impacted jobs and businesses.
- [Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/israel-continues-deadly-attacks-on-gaza-while-striking-iran-lebanon/): Israel has kept up its attacks on Gaza while striking Iran and Lebanon, killing at least four Palestinians on Sunday.
- [‘Swears Like A Teenager’: Iran Embassies Join In To Mock Trump’s Expletive-Laden Hormuz Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/swears-like-a-teenager-iran-embassies-join-in-to-mock-trumps-expletive-laden-hormuz-threat/): Iranian embassies mock Trumps expletive threat to strike Iran if Strait of Hormuz stays blocked, replying with memes and jibes about his language and US global image.
- [Jaishankar, Iran, UAE, Qatar Counterparts Discuss West Asia Conflict Over Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/jaishankar-iran-uae-qatar-counterparts-discuss-west-asia-conflict-over-call/): Jaishankar speaks with Iranian, Qatari and UAE leaders on West Asia conflict, notes sixth call with Irans Araghchi since war began
- [Trump Says Iran Conflict Could End In Days, Warns Of 'Blowing Up Whole Country' If No Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/trump-says-iran-conflict-could-end-in-days-warns-of-blowing-up-whole-country-if-no-deal/): These latest comments by Trump come as he appeared to extend his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours.
- [OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/opec-agrees-to-hike-oil-output-warns-of-slow-recovery-after-attacks/): The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise ​production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [‘POTUS Is Ranting Like Unhinged Madman’: Trump’s Easter Sunday Iran Warning Sparks Outrage In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/potus-is-ranting-like-unhinged-madman-trumps-easter-sunday-iran-warning-sparks-outrage-in-us/): Trump’s profanity‑laden warning to Iran has sparked a wide‑ranging reaction in the US with Democrats, media and citizens alarmed by the tone and implications of the message.
- [Iranian missile strikes industrial area in southern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/iranian-missile-strikes-industrial-area-in-southern-israel/): Video captured the moment an Iranian missile hit the Ramat Hovav industrial area in southern Israel.
- [Pope warns world is becoming ‘indifferent’ to violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/pope-warns-world-is-becoming-indifferent-to-violence/): Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.
- [At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/at-least-14-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-across-lebanon/): Hezbollah fires projectiles at northern Israel while Israeli troops push deeper into southern Lebanon.
- [OPEC+ To Increase Output By 206,000 Barrels In May Amid Supply Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/opec-to-increase-output-by-206000-barrels-in-may-amid-supply-concerns/): The next OPEC+ meeting is scheduled for May 3, where further decisions on output levels are expected to be reviewed.
- [‘Situation Is Scary’: Measles Outbreak In Bangladesh Kills At Least 98 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/situation-is-scary-measles-outbreak-in-bangladesh-kills-at-least-98-children/): Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases and is transmitted when a person coughs or sneezes. There is no specific treatment for measles once caught.
- ['Ready To Play Our Part': UAE Says It Will Join 'Any US-Led Effort' To Secure Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/05/ready-to-play-our-part-uae-says-it-will-join-any-us-led-effort-to-secure-hormuz/): Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the country would support international efforts to keep the waterway open.
- [World Health Day 2026: Top 10 Countries With The Best Healthcare Systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/world-health-day-2026-top-10-countries-with-the-best-healthcare-systems/): From Taiwan’s single-payer model to South Korea’s advanced infrastructure and government-led innovations, these nations excel in accessibility, affordability, and readiness.
- [From Kingmakers To The Margins? How 3 Christian Votes Changed Pakistan's Map In 1947](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/from-kingmakers-to-the-margins-how-3-christian-votes-changed-pakistans-map-in-1947/): More than seven decades later, the condition of Christians in Pakistan starkly illustrates how far the promise of protection for religious minorities has fallen short
- [Iran Wants Human Chains To Protect Power Plants And Bridges: Will It Work? Is It Legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-wants-human-chains-to-protect-power-plants-and-bridges-will-it-work-is-it-legal/): Iran Wants Human Chains As Military Shield For Power Plants, Bridges: How do human chain protests work? Has it been used in Iran before? What does the law say? News18 explains
- ['F-Word On Easter Morning': Tucker Carlson Terms Trump's Iran Post An Insult To Religion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/f-word-on-easter-morning-tucker-carlson-terms-trumps-iran-post-an-insult-to-religion/): Tucker Carlson condemns Trumps Iran rhetoric as mocking religion and risking war, Laura Loomer calls Carlson a hypocrite as Trump issues shifting military threats over Hormuz.
- ['Stay Off Trains, Railway Tracks For Next 12 Hours': Israel Issues Urgent Warning To Iranians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/stay-off-trains-railway-tracks-for-next-12-hours-israel-issues-urgent-warning-to-iranians/): Israel warns people in Iran to avoid trains and railways for 12 hours, citing safety risks amid escalating hostilities
- [The MAGA Mutiny: How Iran War Has Split Team Trump, Exposed 'America First' Fault Lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/the-maga-mutiny-how-iran-war-has-split-team-trump-exposed-america-first-fault-lines/): At the core of the rupture is a fundamental disagreement over what “America First” actually means in practice
- ['Humans Orbiting The Moon': Artemis 2 Makes Historic Lunar Flyby During 40-Min Blackout | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/humans-orbiting-the-moon-artemis-2-makes-historic-lunar-flyby-during-40-min-blackout-video/): Viral video shows NASA Artemis II Orion spacecraft flying close to the Moon, revealing detailed craters, with a 40 minute loss of contact, shared by Elon Musk on X
- [Iran says US-Israeli projectile has struck a synagogue in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-says-us-israeli-projectile-has-struck-a-synagogue-in-tehran/): A US-Israeli strike has caused extensive damage to a synagogue in Tehran, according to a video by Mehr News.
- [Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/australia-arrests-ex-soldier-roberts-smith-over-alleged-afghan-war-crimes/): Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
- [Trump May Delay Iran Strikes If Talks Show Signs Of Progress, Officials Say As 8 PM Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-may-delay-iran-strikes-if-talks-show-signs-of-progress-officials-say-as-8-pm-deadline-nears/): Trump may delay planned strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if negotiations show progress, though officials say scepticism remains about extension beyond the 8 pm deadline.
- [Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman Begins India Visit To Reset Ties, Focus On Energy And Infra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/bangladesh-fm-khalilur-rahman-begins-india-visit-to-reset-ties-focus-on-energy-and-infra/): Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman visits India to reset strained ties, holding talks on energy cooperation and stalled rail and road projects with top Indian officials
- [‘Bechara, Majboor’: Pakistan Senator Mocks UAE On Camera After $3 Billion Debt Rollover Refusal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/bechara-majboor-pakistan-senator-mocks-uae-on-camera-after-3-billion-debt-rollover-refusal/): The controversy comes as Pakistan faces fresh economic pressure after failing to reach an agreement with the UAE to roll over $3 billion in debt for the first time in seven years.
- [Laura Loomer Calls Tucker Carlson A 'Woke Leftist' After He Slams Trump For Mocking Islam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/laura-loomer-calls-tucker-carlson-a-woke-leftist-after-he-slams-trump-for-mocking-islam/): In the video, Tucker Carlson pushed back sharply against the rhetoric he described as mocking religion.
- [Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trumps-threat-to-strike-irans-power-plants-looms/): US President Donald Trump said ‘Tuesday will be power plant day’ in a vulgar post on social media.
- ['Destroyed': Israel Strikes World's Largest Petrochemical Facility In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/destroyed-israel-strikes-worlds-largest-petrochemical-facility-in-iran/): Israel strikes Irans largest petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh, claiming major economic damage, Iran reports fires contained and no casualties, tensions in West Asia escalate
- [Artemis II Astronauts Witness Rare Deep-Space Solar Eclipse, Heads Back To Earth | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-astronauts-witness-rare-deep-space-solar-eclipse-heads-back-to-earth-watch/): NASA’s Artemis II astronauts made their closest approach to the Moon early Tuesday. The crew is now heading back to Earth.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Unconscious, Being Treated In Iran's Qom In Severe Condition, Intel Memo Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/mojtaba-khamenei-unconscious-being-treated-in-irans-qom-in-severe-condition-intel-memo-reveals/): An intelligence memo claims Mojtaba Khamenei is incapacitated and receiving treatment in Qom after being wounded in an airstrike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
- [Coincidence? Iran Deadline Meets India Diplomacy In Trump’s White House Schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/coincidence-iran-deadline-meets-india-diplomacy-in-trumps-white-house-schedule/): A Tuesday deadline has been set for Iran to accept a proposed deal or face what US President Donald Trump warned would be the “complete demolition”
- [Iran Adviser Turns Tables On Trump: '20 Hours To Surrender' Or Allies Will Be 'Sent To Stone Age'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-adviser-turns-tables-on-trump-20-hours-to-surrender-or-allies-will-be-sent-to-stone-age/): Once the deadline passed, Donald Trump warned, Iran would be left with “no bridges” and “no power plants.”
- ['Industrial Cardiac Arrest' Looming? How Iran War Is Darkening The Gulf’s Petrochemical Arc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/industrial-cardiac-arrest-looming-how-iran-war-is-darkening-the-gulfs-petrochemical-arc/): Stretching from Iran’s southern coast to Saudi Arabia’s eastern industrial hubs, the Persian Gulf hosts a dense network of oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities
- [From Energy Facilities To Military-Linked Fuel Sites: US Maps Potential Strike Options In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/from-energy-facilities-to-military-linked-fuel-sites-us-maps-potential-strike-options-in-iran/): US plans possible strikes on Irans energy infrastructure as Trump sets final Tuesday deadline for a peace deal, warning power plants could be hit if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
- [‘Why would Iran agree to a ceasefire given US and Israeli track record?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/why-would-iran-agree-to-a-ceasefire-given-us-and-israeli-track-record/): Political analyst Trita Parsi says no one should be surprised that Iran has rejected the idea of a US ceasefire deal.
- [Iran Calls Youth To Form ‘Human Chains’ Around Power Plants As Trump’s Tuesday Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-calls-youth-to-form-human-chains-around-power-plants-as-trumps-tuesday-deadline-nears/): Iran’s move comes as Trump has set a Tuesday, 8 pm Eastern Time deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
- ['Within Missile Range': Iran Threatens To Target US-Linked AI Centre In Abu Dhabi Amid Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/within-missile-range-iran-threatens-to-target-us-linked-ai-centre-in-abu-dhabi-amid-strikes/): Iran has warned that a US-linked artificial intelligence facility in Abu Dhabi could be considered a strategic target, following an attack at Tehran’s Sharif University.
- [Iran Says Four Officers Killed In US Rescue Mission After F-15 Downing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-says-four-officers-killed-in-us-rescue-mission-after-f-15-downing/): US rescue mission in Iran after F 15 shootdown kills four Iranian officers, Tehran says, US recovers pilot amid heavy fire, tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate
- [Trump Less Optimistic On Iran Deal Ahead Of Hormuz Deadline, Negotiators Say 'Gap Too Wide'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-less-optimistic-on-iran-deal-ahead-of-hormuz-deadline-negotiators-say-gap-too-wide/): Trump grows pessimistic on Iran deal before Tuesday deadline, threatens massive strikes on bridges and power plants over Strait of Hormuz dispute as mediation efforts falter
- [‘Failed Operation, $600 Million Wasted’: Iran Mocks US Pilot Rescue Operation In Lego‑Style Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/failed-operation-600-million-wasted-iran-mocks-us-pilot-rescue-operation-in-lego-style-video/): Iran releases Lego style video mocking a US F15 pilot rescue in Iran, claims a failed 600 million dollar uranium heist, while Washington insists the mission succeeded.
- [Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-astronauts-break-record-for-farthest-human-travel-from-earth/): Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Multiple Blasts In Iran As Israel Launches Fresh Wave Of Strikes; IDF Intercepts Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-multiple-blasts-in-iran-as-israel-launches-fresh-wave-of-strikes-idf-intercepts-missiles/): US-Israel-Iran War Latest News, Ceasefire Updates Today: Israel on Tuesday launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran.
- ['Give It Up Or Go To Jail': Trump Threatens Media Over Leak On US Jet Crew's Rescue In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/give-it-up-or-go-to-jail-trump-threatens-media-over-leak-on-us-jet-crews-rescue-in-iran/): Trump threatened a media organisation with jail if it refuses to reveal the source of a leak about a US airman’s rescue in Iran, saying the disclosure endangered national security.
- [Iran Formally Rejects US Ceasefire Plan, Presents 10-Point Proposal To Permanently End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-formally-rejects-us-ceasefire-plan-presents-10-point-proposal-to-permanently-end-war/): The Iranian Foreign Ministry said negotiations would move forward only if Tehran’s conditions are accepted, pointing to a hardening stance as the conflict enters its second month.
- [Fuel Tanker Blast Near Panama Canal Bridge Injures Several, One Missing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/fuel-tanker-blast-near-panama-canal-bridge-injures-several-one-missing-video/): Video captured the moment the blast erupted near the bridge, with flames rising above and over the road as drivers attempted to flee the fire.
- ['You No Longer Have Credibility': Trump Fumes At New York Times Reporter During Press Conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/you-no-longer-have-credibility-trump-fumes-at-new-york-times-reporter-during-press-conference/): The moment came as Trump was fielding questions when he appeared to bristle the instant he learned which outlet the reporter represented.
- [‘They want to create a rift’: Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/they-want-to-create-a-rift-israeli-attacks-deepen-lebanon-fissures/): Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.
- [Sergio Gor Discusses US-India Cooperation Against Transnational Threats With FBI Chief Kash Patel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/sergio-gor-discusses-us-india-cooperation-against-transnational-threats-with-fbi-chief-kash-patel/): Gor held a constructive discussion with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on US-India cooperation to counter transnational threats.
- [Massive Fire At Saudi Arabia's Al Jubail Industrial Hub After Iranian Drone Attack | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/massive-fire-at-saudi-arabias-al-jubail-industrial-hub-after-iranian-drone-attack-video/): Videos showed an explosion, followed by a massive fire at Saudi Arabia’s Al Jubail, the country’s largest industrial hub comprising major energy facilities.
- [Measles Surge In Bangladesh Clouds Visa Talks Ahead Of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/measles-surge-in-bangladesh-clouds-visa-talks-ahead-of-foreign-minister-khalilur-rahmans-india-visit/): Bangladesh is grappling with a near-epidemic situation with official data indicating at least 113 children have died in the last three weeks due to suspected measles
- [Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/vance-heads-to-budapest-to-shore-up-orbans-support-before-sunday-vote/): US vice president’s Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
- [NASA's Artemis II Heads Back To Earth After Circling The Moon In Historic Space Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/nasas-artemis-ii-heads-back-to-earth-after-circling-the-moon-in-historic-space-mission/): The four astronauts were out of contact with NASA for 40 minutes as the Orion spacecraft circled around the far side of the Moon.
- ['I Will Quickly Learn Spanish': Trump Claims He Could Easily Become President Of Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/i-will-quickly-learn-spanish-trump-claims-he-could-easily-become-president-of-venezuela/): Trump said US has taken “hundreds of millions of barrels of oil” from Venezuela and boasted that the conflict was “over in 45 minutes.”
- ['They Don't Want To Give It To Us': Trump Ties NATO Rift Directly To Greenland Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/they-dont-want-to-give-it-to-us-trump-ties-nato-rift-directly-to-greenland-standoff/): Trump also took aim at traditional non-NATO partners South Korea, Australia and Japan for not contributing to the Iran conflict.
- [Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-war-live-trump-warns-of-attacks-as-hormuz-deal-deadline-nears/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.
- ['Rude, Arrogant Rhetoric': Iran Remains Defiant To Trump's Renewed Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/rude-arrogant-rhetoric-iran-remains-defiant-to-trumps-renewed-threats/): The Iranian Army said Trump’s “arrogant rhetoric” had no effect on the functioning of its forces, after the US president threatened to attack Iran’s power plants and bridges.
- [15 Americans Wounded In Iranian Drone Attack On Kuwait Airbase: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/15-americans-wounded-in-iranian-drone-attack-on-kuwait-airbase-report/): The US Central Command reported that 373 American troops have been injured in the ongoing Iran war, as the conflict entered its sixth week.
- [Protesters swarm US embassy in Tel Aviv, demanding end of wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/protesters-swarm-us-embassy-in-tel-aviv-demanding-end-of-wars/): Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, calling for an end to the war with Iran and Lebanon.
- [Why is Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant being attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/why-is-irans-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant-being-attacked/): The WHO has warned of ‘catastrophic’ risks if radioactive release occurs.
- [Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-says-us-could-charge-for-strait-of-hormuz-passage-amid-iran-war/): US president says Washington, as the ‘winner’ of the war, has a ‘concept’ for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.
- [Trump Repeats Ceasefire Claim On India-Pakistan Conflict, Says He Saved '30-50 Million Lives'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-repeats-ceasefire-claim-on-india-pakistan-conflict-says-he-saved-30-50-million-lives/): Trump said he had ended multiple global conflicts since taking office, including the India-Pakistan escalation in May 2025.
- [Video: Trump threatens to jail reporter over Iran airman rescue leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/video-trump-threatens-to-jail-reporter-over-iran-airman-rescue-leak/): Trump demanded the journalist who reported on the rescue of the US airman in Iran reveal their source.
- [Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-claims-iranians-begging-us-to-keep-bombing-iran/): Donald Trump claimed the US has “numerous intercepts” of Iranians pleading for a continuation of bombing.
- [Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis join Iran in strike on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/lebanons-hezbollah-and-yemens-houthis-join-iran-in-strike-on-israel/): The Houthis in Yemen say they attacked Israel alongside their backers Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- [US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/us-supreme-court-clears-path-for-steve-bannon-criminal-case-dismissal/): Steve Bannon, an ally of US President Donald Trump, served a four-month prison sentence after his 2022 conviction.
- [Israeli air strike kills at least 10 Palestinians near Gaza school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/israeli-air-strike-kills-at-least-10-palestinians-near-gaza-school/): Drones are reported to have fired missiles into an area near Maghazi refugee camp.
- [Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/russia-jails-former-kursk-governor-in-ukraine-incursion-linked-graft-probe/): Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.
- [Israeli soldiers fire tear gas at Palestinian youth during raid in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/israeli-soldiers-fire-tear-gas-at-palestinian-youth-during-raid-in-hebron/): Israeli forces raided the Muslim Youth Association in Hebron, firing tear gas at Palestinians.
- [How Will US Attack Iran If No Deal Is Reached? Trump Lays Out 4-Hour Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-will-us-attack-iran-if-no-deal-is-reached-trump-lays-out-4-hour-plan/): During his 83-minute press conference, Trump said Iran has been an “active and willing partner” in negotiations but warned of broad strikes if the Hormuz deadline is not met.
- [Rescuers search for survivors after strikes hit homes in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-strikes-hit-homes-in-iran/): Iranian Red Crescent footage shows damage in Iran, as rescuers search for survivors after US-Israeli strikes hit homes.
- [Child rescued from rubble after Russia ramps up strikes on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/child-rescued-from-rubble-after-russia-ramps-up-strikes-on-ukraine/): A child was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed home in Odesa after a Russian strike killed at least three people.
- [Renewed Israeli strikes pound Lebanon as ground offensive deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/renewed-israeli-strikes-pound-lebanon-as-ground-offensive-deepens/): Israeli forces launched renewed strikes across Lebanon, hitting the south and Beirut’s outskirts, killing civilians.
- ['Why Shouldn't We?': Trump Says US Should Impose Tolls On Strait Of Hormuz Instead Of Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/why-shouldnt-we-trump-says-us-should-impose-tolls-on-strait-of-hormuz-instead-of-iran/): The strategic waterway supplying 20% of the world’s crude oil and gas has been virtually shut since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in February.
- [Artemis II breaks record for farthest human travel from Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-breaks-record-for-farthest-human-travel-from-earth/): Mission’s four astronauts break record set in 1970 by Apollo 13, which flew 400,171km from the planet.
- [Video: Iran’s top university hit in US-Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/video-irans-top-university-hit-in-us-israeli-strikes/): Footage shows damaged research buildings at Tehran’s Sharif University following a US-Israeli strike.
- [Hegseth says strikes on Iran increasing as Hormuz deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/hegseth-says-strikes-on-iran-increasing-as-hormuz-deadline-looms/): US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday will be the “largest volume of strikes” on Iran since the war began.
- [North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/north-korea-keeping-iran-at-arms-length-reports-seoul/): South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.
- [UAE’s $3 Billion Debt Rollover Refusal Signals Eroding Trust In Pakistan’s Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/uaes-3-billion-debt-rollover-refusal-signals-eroding-trust-in-pakistans-economy/): UAE’s decision to not roll over $3 billion in debt puts focus on Pakistan’s fragile reserves and reliance on external support.
- [Iran's IRGC Vows To Avenge Major General Khademi's Killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/irans-irgc-vows-to-avenge-major-general-khademis-killing/): Iran vows major retaliatory strike under Operation Crushing Revenge after IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi is killed in a US Israel attack, calling it terrorism.
- [Inside US Airmen Rescue Op In Iran: Over 170 Aircraft, Including Bombers, And CIA Deception Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/inside-us-airmen-rescue-op-in-iran-over-170-aircraft-including-bombers-and-cia-deception-plan/): Trump said 21 aircraft were used to recover the pilot in the first mission, while the second rescue operation to retrieve the weapons systems officer involved 155 aircraft.
- [‘Pakistan Not Mediating, Iran Reviewing Ceasefire Proposal’: IRGC Source Tells News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/pakistan-not-mediating-iran-reviewing-ceasefire-proposal-irgc-source-tells-news18/): An IRGC official tells News18 that Pakistan is only facilitating talks and not mediating as it reviews a ceasefire proposal while seeking assurances from China and Russia.
- [Netanyahu Urges Trump Against Iran Ceasefire As US Deadline For Hormuz Set To End: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/netanyahu-urges-trump-against-iran-ceasefire-as-us-deadline-for-hormuz-set-to-end-report/): Netanyahu has reportedly urged Donald Trump not to go for a ceasefire with Iran at the moment and expressed concerns about the risks for such a move
- ['New Milestone': NASA Says Artemis II Crew Travel Farthest Into Space Ever By Humans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/new-milestone-nasa-says-artemis-ii-crew-travel-farthest-into-space-ever-by-humans/): The crew is expected to reach a maximum distance of 252,760 miles (406,778 kilometres) from Earth, about 4,105 miles (6,606 km) further than Apollo 13.
- [Trump warns deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-warns-deadline-final-as-iran-pushes-proposal-to-end-war/): US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.
- [Cairo faces darker nights as global energy prices continue to soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/cairo-faces-darker-nights-as-global-energy-prices-continue-to-soar/): Cairo streets and storefronts have been forced to go dark at night as part of measures to curb Egypt’s electricity use.
- [How Asia became ground zero for the oil crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-asia-became-ground-zero-for-the-oil-crisis/): As the Iran war disrupts oil flows, fuel shortages hit Asia first. Is this the start of a wider global energy crisis?
- [Democrats blast Trump for Iran ‘war crimes’ threat; Republicans supportive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/democrats-blast-trump-for-iran-war-crimes-threat-republicans-supportive/): Several members of US Congress question president’s fitness for office after his expletive-laden Easter Sunday message.
- [How Red Sea Route Via Bab el-Mandeb Is Emerging As Hormuz Alternative For Secure Oil Supplies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-red-sea-route-via-bab-el-mandeb-is-emerging-as-hormuz-alternative-for-secure-oil-supplies/): South Korea and Taiwan reroute crude via Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu and the Red Sea to avoid the closed Strait of Hormuz, but the Bab el Mandeb Strait faces Houthi threats.
- ['Assassinations Won't Disrupt Our Armed Forces': Iran Supreme Leader's Defiant Message To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/assassinations-wont-disrupt-our-armed-forces-iran-supreme-leaders-defiant-message-to-us/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said “assassinations and crimes” won’t disrupt the Iranian armed forces as the US threatens to escalate its military offensive.
- [Trump Calls Americans Opposing Iran War 'Foolish', Says He'd Take Oil And Make 'Plenty Of Money'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-calls-americans-opposing-iran-war-foolish-says-hed-take-oil-and-make-plenty-of-money/): Trump said the proposed 45-day ceasefire with Iran was a “very significant step” but “not good enough” for him to approve.
- [Trump's ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen Circling Nuclear Nebraska Base After Iran Rejects Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trumps-doomsday-plane-seen-circling-nuclear-nebraska-base-after-iran-rejects-ceasefire/): US Doomsday plane E 4B circles Offutt Air Force Base as Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal and demands a permanent end to the war.
- [‘Entire Country Can Be Taken In One Night, Maybe Tomorrow’: Trump To Iran As Hormuz Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/entire-country-can-be-taken-in-one-night-maybe-tomorrow-trump-to-iran-as-hormuz-deadline-looms/): Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “The entire nation can be taken in one night, maybe tomorrow night.”
- [Trump Hails 'Historic' Rescue Mission Of US Pilots: 'We Don't Leave Any American Behind'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-hails-historic-rescue-mission-of-us-pilots-we-dont-leave-any-american-behind/): Trump said at least 21 US aircraft were deployed to help with the search and rescue of the pilots in the first wave, flying for hours under “very, very heavy enemy fire.”
- [Libya’s oil disputes mirror Hormuz crisis, fuel European energy fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/libyas-oil-disputes-mirror-hormuz-crisis-fuel-european-energy-fears/): Libyan oil sector proxy wars occur during Hormuz tensions, creating dangerous supply vulnerabilities for global markets.
- [Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/trump-praised-airmans-rescue-in-iran-during-white-house-easter-event/): Donald Trump praised the rescue of a downed American airman in Iran during remarks at the White House Easter Egg roll.
- [Gaza grandmother loses her family due to Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/gaza-grandmother-loses-her-family-due-to-israeli-attacks/): Gaza grandmother loses her family due to Israeli attacks
- [Israeli army fire on WHO vehicle in southern Gaza kills one, medics report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/israeli-army-fire-on-who-vehicle-in-southern-gaza-kills-one-medics-report/): WHO driver Majdi Aslan was killed and a WHO doctor wounded, along with several other Palestinians.
- [Gaza camp offers children a sense of safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/gaza-camp-offers-children-a-sense-of-safety/): The Samir Project is offering children in Gaza a camp where they can learn, heal, and regain some sense of safety.
- [Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks ‘Permanent End’ To War With Key Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/iran-rejects-us-ceasefire-proposal-seeks-permanent-end-to-war-with-key-conditions/): Rejecting the offer, Tehran stressed that any resolution must lead to a “permanent end to the war” while taking Iran’s interests into account.
- [As Hormuz Deadline Nears, Donald Trump Says Iran Made A Significant Proposal For Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/as-hormuz-deadline-nears-donald-trump-says-iran-made-a-significant-proposal-for-ceasefire/): US President Donald Trump lauded the US Army for rescuing the airmen from Iran and said Iranians are “capable fighters”.
- [Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea energy hub Novorossiysk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/ukraine-strikes-russian-black-sea-energy-hub-novorossiysk/): Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in bid to disrupt financing of its war.
- [Where are Iran’s power plants that Trump has threatened to destroy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/where-are-irans-power-plants-that-trump-has-threatened-to-destroy/): US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Nepal Supreme Court Orders Release Of Former PM KP Sharma Oli, Ex-Home Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/nepal-supreme-court-orders-release-of-former-pm-kp-sharma-oli-ex-home-minister/): Both leaders were arrested March 28 over alleged suppression of September Gen Z protests.
- ['Give Them The Oscars': Internet Can't Stop Praising Iran's New AI Lego Video On US Airman Rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/give-them-the-oscars-internet-cant-stop-praising-irans-new-ai-lego-video-on-us-airman-rescue/): The two‑minute clip, shared on Monday by pro‑Iran channel Explosive Media on their X account, has prompted wide praise online.
- [45-Day Iran Ceasefire Plan Under Talks, Trump Yet To Approve: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/45-day-iran-ceasefire-plan-under-talks-trump-yet-to-approve-white-house/): 45-day Iran ceasefire plan drafted but Trump has not approved, as he threatens massive strikes if the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked and mediation stalls.
- [How NASA Astronauts Capture Breathtaking Space Visuals On Artemis II: The 28-Camera Setup Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-nasa-astronauts-capture-breathtaking-space-visuals-on-artemis-ii-the-28-camera-setup-explained/): NASA astronauts take photos using DSLR, mirrorless cameras, including Nikon D5, Nikon Z9, & GoPro HERO4. With personal smartphones allowed, astronauts are using iPhone 17 Pro Max
- [From Khamenei To Khademi: Here's A List Of Top Iranian Leaders Killed In US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/from-khamenei-to-khademi-heres-a-list-of-top-iranian-leaders-killed-in-us-israel-strikes/): From Khamenei to Khademi, several senior Iranian leaders have been killed in US Israel strikes across key power centres.
- [In maps and photos: Five Iranian civilian bridges at risk of US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/in-maps-and-photos-five-iranian-civilian-bridges-at-risk-of-us-strikes/): A look at the multimillion-dollar mega structures that could be threatened by Trump’s ‘Bridge Day’ ultimatum.
- [At The Edge Of War, Life Goes On: A Report From North-South Korea Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/at-the-edge-of-war-life-goes-on-a-report-from-north-south-korea-border/): CNN-News18 was the only Indian media house invited to the World Journalists Conference 2026, in Seoul, which brought together 40 journalists from 30 countries.
- [TTP-Affiliated Group Attacks Govt Office In Northwest Pakistan; Cop, Security Guard Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/ttp-affiliated-group-attacks-govt-office-in-northwest-pakistan-cop-security-guard-killed/): During the attack, an intense gun battle broke out between the attackers and security forces.
- [Attack On Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Could Be Disastrous For The Gulf Region: 4 Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/attack-on-irans-bushehr-nuclear-plant-could-be-disastrous-for-the-gulf-region-4-reasons-why/): An attack on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant could destroy the Gulf region, causing severe radiological and environmental risks. News18 explains
- [Peace Or Chaos, What Will US, Iran Pick? Decoding The Best & Worst Possible Outcomes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/peace-or-chaos-what-will-us-iran-pick-decoding-the-best-worst-possible-outcomes/): US-Iran ceasefire? While a best-case scenario would mean durable peace, regional stabilisation, worst-case scenario would lead to escalation and strategic chaos. News18 explains
- [How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/06/how-us-operation-to-rescue-air-officer-from-iran-unfolded/): President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.
- [How AI is being used to target Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-ai-is-being-used-to-target-palestinians/): We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.
- [Iranians form human chains across bridges, at power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranians-form-human-chains-across-bridges-at-power-plants/): Iranians formed human chains across bridges and in front of power plants across the country.
- [Trump to pursue stability with China’s Xi in May meeting, USTR Greer says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-to-pursue-stability-with-chinas-xi-in-may-meeting-ustr-greer-says/): The US is ‘not looking for a massive confrontation’, Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.
- ['All Signs Of Dementia': Doctor Points To Trump's 'Worsening' Cognitive Function After Iran Rant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/all-signs-of-dementia-doctor-points-to-trumps-worsening-cognitive-function-after-iran-rant/): The US-based lung specialist said the President is showing classic signs of dementia like erratic behaviour, confusion, “illogical train of thought”, “word finding difficulties”
- [‘15,000 Missiles, Over 45,000 Drones’: Iran Flaunts Arsenal, Believes It Is Winning Against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/15000-missiles-over-45000-drones-iran-flaunts-arsenal-believes-it-is-winning-against-us/): US intelligence reports from last month suggest only partial damage as Iran maintains pressure with missiles and drones.
- ['Shaking Hands With Devils Of Genocide': Pro-Palestine Activist Slams World Bank Chief Ajay Banga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/shaking-hands-with-devils-of-genocide-pro-palestine-activist-slams-world-bank-chief-ajay-banga/): The disruption occurred while Banga was speaking at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council, focused on job creation and economic development in emerging economies.
- [Breakthrough Soon In West Asia Conflict? UN Secretary-General’s Envoy Heads To Tehran For Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/breakthrough-soon-in-west-asia-conflict-un-secretary-generals-envoy-heads-to-tehran-for-talks/): Iran’s UN ambassador said the envoy is currently en route to Tehran, describing the visit as an active diplomatic initiative aimed at de-escalation.
- [Fence-Sitting In A Firestorm: Why Pakistan Abstained From Crucial UNSC Vote On Strait Of Hormuz | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/fence-sitting-in-a-firestorm-why-pakistan-abstained-from-crucial-unsc-vote-on-strait-of-hormuz-exclusive/): Pakistan’s priority remains a delicate balancing act between its ideological neighbours and its financial lifelines
- [Why JD Vance joined Pakistan’s last-ditch US-Iran mediation efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/why-jd-vance-joined-pakistans-last-ditch-us-iran-mediation-efforts/): Backchannel talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates and Iran seeks indirect engagement through US vice president.
- [UK blocks rapper Kanye West from entry over anti-Semitism and Nazi support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/uk-blocks-rapper-kanye-west-from-entry-over-anti-semitism-and-nazi-support/): British PM Keir Starmer said it was concerning that London’s Wireless Festival had booked West in the first place.
- [Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/afghanistan-brands-china-peace-talks-with-pakistan-useful/): Kabul’s foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.
- [Russia, China Veto UN Security Council Resolution On Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/russia-china-veto-un-security-council-resolution-on-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz/): The draft resolution proposed by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions.
- [Trump Holds Firm On 8PM Deadline, Says Ready To Carry Out Heavy Strikes On Iran: ‘It’s Happening’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-holds-firm-on-8pm-deadline-says-ready-to-carry-out-heavy-strikes-on-iran-its-happening/): White House says only Trump knows next steps as deadline looms and threats sharpen.
- [Final Hours Before Trump Deadline: Israel Vows To Intensify Attacks On Iranian Regime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/final-hours-before-trump-deadline-israel-vows-to-intensify-attacks-on-iranian-regime/): The Israeli military earlier said it had struck eight bridges that it said were used by Iran’s armed forces “for transporting weapons and military equipment”.
- [Fire erupts near industrial site in Saudi Arabia after Iranian strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/fire-erupts-near-industrial-site-in-saudi-arabia-after-iranian-strikes/): A suspected Iranian missile attack sparked a huge fire near an industrial complex in Saudi Arabia.
- [Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/russia-confirms-16-cameroonian-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war/): No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.
- [Netanyahu: Israel shifting ‘balance of power’ with Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/netanyahu-israel-shifting-balance-of-power-with-iran-strikes/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is intensifying strikes on Iran.
- [US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-denies-nuclear-plan-as-deadline-on-threat-to-iran-civilisation-looms/): Trump’s threat to kill ‘whole civilization’ and comments from VP have raised fears.
- [Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/top-university-says-us-israel-attack-targeted-irans-progress-ai-learning/): Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.
- [WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/who-halts-gaza-medical-evacuations-after-worker-killed/): Evacuations will remain suspended until further notice, WHO says, adding that the incident is under investigation.
- [Pakistan Says It Could Be Drawn Into West Asia Conflict Under Saudi Defence Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pakistan-says-it-could-be-drawn-into-west-asia-conflict-under-saudi-defence-pact/): Pakistani official says Saudi retaliation could end US-Iran talks and draw Islamabad into conflict under defence pact.
- [White House Rules Out Nuclear Use In Iran After Trump's 'Whole Civilisation Will Die' Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/white-house-rules-out-nuclear-use-in-iran-after-trumps-whole-civilisation-will-die-warning/): The White House has ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as Donald Trump issued a stark warning that Iran’s “whole civilisation will die tonight”
- [Thousands Form Human Shields Across Iran's Power Plants, Bridges As Trump's Strike Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/thousands-form-human-shields-across-irans-power-plants-bridges-as-trumps-strike-deadline-nears/): Trump had warned of strikes on key infrastructure in Iran, including bridges and power plants, if Tehran does not agree to his demands to end the war.
- [Canada's Wealthiest Neighbourhood Moves To Use AI-Surveillance System To Prevent Crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/canadas-wealthiest-neighbourhood-moves-to-use-ai-surveillance-system-to-prevent-crime/): Wealthy Toronto area Rosedale funds AI surveillance to curb rising home invasions, system logs cars for police use, critics cite privacy risks and wrongful stops in US cases.
- ['Efforts To Open Hormuz…': What Is The Classic 90s Microsoft Game Iran Is Using To Tease Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/efforts-to-open-hormuz-what-is-the-classic-90s-microsoft-game-iran-is-using-to-tease-trump/): After the Trump administration was slammed for a “hype reel” using the video game ‘Call of Duty’, the Iranian side is now using ‘Minesweeper’ to mock US naval presence on Hormuz
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/live-real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Bayern for their first leg clash.
- ['Trump Could Lose Mid-Term Elections': Eurasia Group's Chief Warns Of Bigger Consequences Of Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-could-lose-mid-term-elections-eurasia-groups-chief-warns-of-bigger-consequences-of-iran-war/): Analyst Ian Bremmer says Trump expects to lose US midterms, warns he may escalate Iran war, threaten civilian targets and Strait of Hormuz, risking catastrophic consequences
- [The 'Verbal' War Crime: Is Trump’s Civilisational Threat To Iran Already A Breach of International Law?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/the-verbal-war-crime-is-trumps-civilisational-threat-to-iran-already-a-breach-of-international-law/): Despite the clear language of the law, the enforcement mechanism is famously toothless against an incumbent US President
- ['Alexander Burned It, Mongols Ravaged It': Iran Replies To Trump's 'Civilisation Will Die' Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/alexander-burned-it-mongols-ravaged-it-iran-replies-to-trumps-civilisation-will-die-threat/): Trump warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if the country fails to comply with his demand for a deal.
- [Bangladesh appoints Tamim Iqbal as country’s youngest cricket chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/bangladesh-appoints-tamim-iqbal-as-countrys-youngest-cricket-chief/): Former Bangladesh captain takes charge after previous board dissolved.
- [India’s nuclear leap: Why its fast breeder reactor success matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/indias-nuclear-leap-why-its-fast-breeder-reactor-success-matters/): India’s most advanced reactor has set the country on a path towards potentially cutting its dependence on uranium.
- [From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/from-9pm-shutdowns-to-remote-work-egypt-cuts-fuel-amid-power-crisis/): Egypt is one of the countries implementing energy conservation measures amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-threatens-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/): Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Negative Or Positive, Confident About Response': JD Vance On Iran Negotiations To End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/negative-or-positive-confident-about-response-jd-vance-on-iran-negotiations-to-end-war/): US Vice President JD Vance said the United States has largely achieved its military objectives in the West Asia conflict
- ['Never To Be Brought Back': Is Trump’s 'Civilization Will Die' Warning To Iran A Hint At Nuclear Option?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/never-to-be-brought-back-is-trumps-civilization-will-die-warning-to-iran-a-hint-at-nuclear-option/): While the language is apocalyptic, military analysts suggest the US President is referring to a transition to total infrastructure warfare
- [‘Stay Where You Are’: Indians In Iran Told To Stay Indoors As Trump Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/stay-where-you-are-indians-in-iran-told-to-stay-indoors-as-trump-deadline-nears/): Embassy asks Indians to stay indoors for 48 hours, avoid power sites and coordinate travel amid rising tensions.
- ['This War In West Asia Had Started 109 Years Ago': Palestinian Envoy At CNN-News18 War Conclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/this-war-in-west-asia-had-started-109-years-ago-palestinian-envoy-at-cnn-news18-war-conclave/): Palestinian envoy to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh says US Israel attack on Iran is a battle, claims Middle East war began with UKs 1917 Balfour Declaration and continues till today
- [Are US-Iran Diplomatic Channels Closed After Trump’s Threat? What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/are-us-iran-diplomatic-channels-closed-after-trumps-threat-what-we-know/): The reported move came just hours before Trump’s self-imposed deadline for Tehran to agree to reopen the strategically vital shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Impacts All’: EU Envoy Urges De-escalation In West Asia Conflict At CNN-News18 War Conclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/impacts-all-eu-envoy-urges-de-escalation-in-west-asia-conflict-at-cnn-news18-war-conclave/): EU envoy Hervé Delphin urges cautious Gulf rhetoric as Iran faces US peace deadline, highlights India EU coordination on de-escalation and energy security cooperation.
- [Iran’s Kharg Island Struck, US' Gulf Allies Hit: 24 Hours Of Escalation Ahead Of Trump’s Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/irans-kharg-island-struck-us-gulf-allies-hit-24-hours-of-escalation-ahead-of-trumps-ultimatum/): Donald Trump has given Iran time until midnight GMT Tuesday to end its de facto closing of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Australian and IPL cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/australian-and-ipl-cricket-great-david-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/): The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.
- [ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada as World Cup approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/ice-says-its-agents-dont-carry-guns-in-canada-as-world-cup-approaches/): Amid fears of ICE deployment at World Cup venues in Canada, the agency says its personnel do not make arrests or carry guns.
- [Trump on Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-on-iran-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/): Increasingly angry US president escalates his threats to Iran as his deadline for opening Strait of Hormuz approaches.
- [Free will: can we really shape our destiny?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/free-will-can-we-really-shape-our-destiny/): Is there a hidden force dictating our behaviour?
- [‘No More Restraint’: Iran Puts Neighbours On Notice, Threatens US Infra Beyond West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/no-more-restraint-iran-puts-neighbours-on-notice-threatens-us-infra-beyond-west-asia/): Iran has warned neighbouring countries, especially those hosting American military bases and infrastructure, that the time for “restraint is over”.
- ['I’m OK With All Of These': BBC Claims Iranians Welcome Atomic Bombs, Scrubs Quote Later Amid Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/im-ok-with-all-of-these-bbc-claims-iranians-welcome-atomic-bombs-scrubs-quote-later-amid-backlash/): The broadcaster is facing accusations of “manufacturing consent” after removing a controversial quote of an Iranian who said they’d welcome a nuclear strike on Iran
- [‘Iran’s Civilisation’ Or War, Which One Will End? 3 Ways In Which Trump’s Deadline Could Play Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/irans-civilisation-or-war-which-one-will-end-3-ways-in-which-trumps-deadline-could-play-out/): US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen Hormuz ends within hours: News18 explains the three ways in which the conflict could play out
- [‘Humanity From The Other Side’: NASA Shares First Photo Of Earth From Far Side Of Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/humanity-from-the-other-side-nasa-shares-first-photo-of-earth-from-far-side-of-moon/): The astronauts surpassed the record established by Apollo 13 in 1970, travelling beyond 248,655 statute miles from the planet.
- [Tehran’s Final Defiance: IRGC Comes Out On Top As Iran Pivots To ‘Maximum Resistance’ & Mosaic Warfare | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/tehrans-final-defiance-irgc-comes-out-on-top-as-iran-pivots-to-maximum-resistance-mosaic-warfare-exclusive/): Central to Iran’s new strategy is the ‘Mosaic Defence’ and long-confrontation model
- [News18 Evening Digest: Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran, Manipur Unrest & Other Top Stories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/news18-evening-digest-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran-manipur-unrest-other-top-stories/): We are also covering: 3 Gunmen Killed In Shooting Near Israel Consulate In Istanbul; Pawan Khera Found Missing During Assam Police Visit In Passport Row.
- [‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/get-a-grip-how-iranian-embassies-mocked-trumps-vulgar-threat/): Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump’s profanity-laced threat.
- [How Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-israels-invasion-of-southern-lebanon-created-a-humanitarian-crisis/): In the last month, 1.2 million people in Lebanon, or one-fifth of the population, have been forced to flee their homes.
- [‘Iranians reject idea that US will bring stability’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranians-reject-idea-that-us-will-bring-stability/): ‘Iranians reject idea that US will bring stability’
- [Pezeshkian Vs IRGC On Iran’s Ceasefire Negotiations With US? Exclusive From Intel Note](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pezeshkian-vs-irgc-on-irans-ceasefire-negotiations-with-us-exclusive-from-intel-note/): While Pezeshkian seeks an economic lifeline through diplomacy IRGC wants to use the war for institutional primacy, said sources
- [Qatar Says West Asia War Close To Getting Out Of Control As Iran Targets US, Its Partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/qatar-says-west-asia-war-close-to-getting-out-of-control-as-iran-targets-us-its-partners/): Gulf countries have recently faced repeated drone and missile attacks from Iran in response to US and Israeli strikes since late February.
- ['Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight...': Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran As Deadline Looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/whole-civilization-will-die-tonight-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran-as-deadline-looms/): Donald Trump’s warning comes hours before Hormuz deadline as he signals both catastrophic risk and possible regime change.
- [Israel's Chilling Warning In Farsi To Iranians Raises Alarm: 'Don't Use Trains'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/israels-chilling-warning-in-farsi-to-iranians-raises-alarm-dont-use-trains/): Israel warns Iranians to avoid trains amid expanding war, launches new strikes on Iran, US threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz, 14 million vow to defend Iran
- [Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/can-africa-tackle-the-oil-shock-from-the-iran-war/): African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
- [US-Israeli attacks on Iran are ‘clear and obvious war crimes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-israeli-attacks-on-iran-are-clear-and-obvious-war-crimes/): ‘We’re in the time of monsters right now where we are headed towards the law of the jungle’.
- [Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/videos-capture-shooting-near-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul/): Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
- [Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Barcelona host Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
- [Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/taiwanese-opposition-leader-to-meet-chinas-xi-in-a-test-of-diplomatic-skill/): Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.
- [What’s Iran’s 10-point peace plan that Trump says is ‘not good enough’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/whats-irans-10-point-peace-plan-that-trump-says-is-not-good-enough/): As US president’s deadline looms, a ceasefire appears unlikely.
- [Will Trump Destroy These Power Plants In Iran If Strait Of Hormuz Is Not Opened Today?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/will-trump-destroy-these-power-plants-in-iran-if-strait-of-hormuz-is-not-opened-today/): US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants & bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not opened by 8pm on Tuesday. Where are the plants located? News18 explains
- [Iran’s Primary Crude Oil Export Hub Kharg Island Targeted In US Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/irans-primary-crude-oil-export-hub-kharg-island-targeted-in-us-strikes/): Iran’s main export lifeline comes under attack as tensions escalate over Hormuz access and potential US blockade.
- [Iran’s Oil Hub Kharg Attacked: Did Israel Strangle Tehran’s ‘Economic Throat’? Will It Impact China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/irans-oil-hub-kharg-attacked-did-israel-strangle-tehrans-economic-throat-will-it-impact-china/): Why Iran’s Kharg island matters: Known as crown jewel, orphan pearl and economic throat, destruction of Kharg would annihilate Iran’s economy and impact China too. News18 explains
- [Iranian Musician Stages Sit-In At Damavand Power Plant To Protest Trump's Threat | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranian-musician-stages-sit-in-at-damavand-power-plant-to-protest-trumps-threat-watch/): Iranian composer Ali Ghamsari stages sit in at Damavand power plant, playing tar to protest US and Israeli threats to Iranian infrastructure, urging global artists to join
- [How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-us-israel-are-waging-a-war-on-iranian-culture-education/): Iranian officials have told Al Jazeera the US and Israel’s attacks seek to wipe out Iranian identity.
- [‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/dying-of-thirst-inside-gazas-al-mawasi-water-crisis/): Residents in Gaza describe daily torment as water shortages worsen, leaving families desperate for clean drinking water.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/palestine-weekly-wrap-protests-sweep-west-bank-after-death-penalty-law/): Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate with children among the injured and civilians killed in densely populated areas.
- [Vinicius hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim fan chants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/vinicius-hails-lamine-yamal-for-condemning-anti-muslim-fan-chants/): ‘If we keep fighting together, future players won’t have to go through this again,’ the Real Madrid player said.
- [In Ghana Town, a ‘stateless’ future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/in-ghana-town-a-stateless-future-for-hundreds-born-and-raised-in-gambia/): In a small Gambian village founded decades ago by Ghanaian fishermen, their descendants languish without ID documents.
- [How Fighter Jets Go Invisible To Radar: Inside Stealth Tech And Modern Warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-fighter-jets-go-invisible-to-radar-inside-stealth-tech-and-modern-warfare/): Stealth technology allows fighter jets and missiles to evade radar detection. Here’s how this tech works, why it matters in modern warfare, and how India is developing its own
- [Final Hours Before Trump’s Deadline: 5 Ways Iran Could Hit Back After 8pm Ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/final-hours-before-trumps-deadline-5-ways-iran-could-hit-back-after-8pm-ultimatum/): Tehran’s current doctrine is based on ‘Layered Asymmetry’, which is designed to make the cost of war so high that the global economy becomes a casualty
- [3 Gunmen, Two of Them Brothers, Killed In Shooting Near Israel Consulate In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/3-gunmen-two-of-them-brothers-killed-in-shooting-near-israel-consulate-in-istanbul/): Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said an investigation was immediately launched after reports of gunfire near the consulate.
- [Nutella In Space? Floating Jar Accidentally Becomes The Star Of Artemis II In NASA Livestream, Sparks Viral Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/nutella-in-space-floating-jar-accidentally-becomes-the-star-of-artemis-ii-in-nasa-livestream-sparks-viral-frenzy/): A floating Nutella jar steals the show during NASA’s Artemis II livestream, going viral as the ‘perfect space ad’ and sparking mixed reactions online
- [‘Lasting Peace, Halt To Strikes & Compensation’: Iran Lists Preconditions For Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/lasting-peace-halt-to-strikes-compensation-iran-lists-preconditions-for-talks-with-us/): Tehran rejects any ceasefire that is only temporary and permanent peace deal should allow Iran to demand fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [USA striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup in doubt after stretcher exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/usa-striker-patrick-agyemangs-world-cup-in-doubt-after-stretcher-exit/): Agyemang looked emotional as he was stretchered off after an awkward fall during an English Championship game.
- [US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-israeli-strikes-destroy-buildings-in-northern-iran/): Video shows widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran. The Israeli military said they bombed Iran on April 7.
- [Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/three-killed-in-shooting-near-israeli-consulate-in-turkiyes-istanbul/): Two police officers were also injured in the gunfire incident near the Israeli consulate.
- [Taiwan’s gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/taiwans-gender-row-boxer-lin-takes-bronze-medal-at-asian-championships/): Lin Yu-ting ‌wins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.
- [Ukraine, Russia kill three civilians each in tit-for-tat drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/ukraine-russia-kill-three-civilians-each-in-tit-for-tat-drone-attacks/): Drone attacks killed civilians in Russia and Ukraine, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.
- [‘US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-israel-playing-russian-roulette-with-security-of-the-region/): ‘US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region’
- [Iranian missile strike damages cars and street in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranian-missile-strike-damages-cars-and-street-in-israel/): Video shows damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike on Ramat Hasharon in IsraeL.
- [‘14 Million Ready To Sacrifice’: Iran President Issues Defiant Message As US Deadline Nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/14-million-ready-to-sacrifice-iran-president-issues-defiant-message-as-us-deadline-nears/): Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says over 14 million citizens are ready to die defending Iran as a US deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and threats of strikes loom
- [Lebanese firefighters respond to aftermath of Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/lebanese-firefighters-respond-to-aftermath-of-israeli-strike/): Video shows Lebanese firefighters trying to put out flames in the southern city of Maarakeh.
- [Synagogue in Tehran ‘completely destroyed’ in US-Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/synagogue-in-tehran-completely-destroyed-in-us-israeli-attack/): US-Israeli strikes destroy synagogue in Tehran, prompting outrage amid reports of 15 killed across Iran overnight.
- [Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-releases-on-bail-japan-national-jailed-amid-antigovernment-protests/): The person released is believed to be Japanese broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima.
- [Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-and-hegseth-invoke-god-and-religion-in-iran-war-press-conference/): Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman’s rescue to Jesus’ resurrection
- [‘Military action is not an effective means to pursue nonproliferation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/military-action-is-not-an-effective-means-to-pursue-nonproliferation/): ‘We’re now seeing very concerning strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran that risk further radioactive contamination.’
- [Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/los-angeles-stadium-workers-urge-fifa-to-bar-ice-from-world-cup/): A workers’ union at the World Cup venue has asked FIFA to keep ICE agents away from the venue to alleviate their fears.
- [Travelling To Vietnam's Visa-Free Phu Quoc? Check Embassy's Warning For Indian Travellers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/travelling-to-vietnams-visa-free-phu-quoc-check-embassys-warning-for-indian-travellers/): Indian Embassy warns Indians visiting visa free Phu Quoc to get Vietnam visa, cites emergency travel limits, passport loss risks and exit permit delays of up to five days
- [US Sailors Were Panic-Evacuated From Key Bahrain Naval Base After Strikes In Late February](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-sailors-were-panic-evacuated-from-key-bahrain-naval-base-after-strikes-in-late-february/): Nearly 1,500 US sailors and families were evacuated from Bahrain after Iranian strikes, with many leaving with only what they could carry, a report has claimed.
- [From JF-17s To Strait Of Hormuz: 5 Ways Pakistan's High-Profile Deals Have Flopped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/from-jf-17s-to-strait-of-hormuz-5-ways-pakistans-high-profile-deals-have-flopped/): The instances reveal a longstanding trend—Pakistan frequently leverages media hype and high-profile announcements to signal influence without delivering measurable outcomes
- [Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/israel-threatens-irans-trains-railways-before-trumps-deadline-expires/): The bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain closed as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-39-of-us-israeli-attacks/): Trump has issued a strict deadline, but a defiant Iran says the threats by the US president are ‘delusional’.
- [How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-pakistans-solar-boom-is-shielding-it-from-worst-of-iran-war-crisis/): A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels. This insulates millions of families from the energy crisis
- [What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/what-is-driving-the-houthis-decision-making-on-joining-the-iran-war/): There are two currents within the Houthis: one favouring caution, and another favouring commitment to allies.
- [From 48 Hours To 408: How Trump’s Hormuz Ultimatum To Iran Stretched Amid Threats And Delays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/from-48-hours-to-408-how-trumps-hormuz-ultimatum-to-iran-stretched-amid-threats-and-delays/): Trump’s original 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz stretched to about 408 hours as deadlines were repeatedly extended amid escalating threats.
- [Indian-Origin Doctor To Pay $14 Million To Settle Medical Fraud Case In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/indian-origin-doctor-to-pay-14-million-to-settle-medical-fraud-case-in-us/): US-based Indian-origin doctor, Jitesh Patel, and Advanced Urology will pay 14 million dollars to settle US fraud claims over unnecessary or unperformed procedures and false billing
- [Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/romanian-football-great-mircea-lucescu-dies-aged-80/): Lucescu, one of the most successful Romanian football coaches and players, won several European club titles.
- [Gulf, Arab nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/gulf-arab-nations-react-to-iran-us-ceasefire-announcement/): Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war’s permanent end.
- [Netanyahu Faces Fire After Trump's Ceasefire Announcement With Iran: 'Never In Israel's History...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/netanyahu-faces-fire-after-trumps-ceasefire-announcement-with-iran-never-in-israels-history/): After US announced two week halt to strikes on Iran, Israel backed the conditional ceasefire, while opposition leader Yair Lapid blasted Netanyahu for a major diplomatic failure.
- [From War Critic To Top Negotiator: How Trump’s Iran Strategy Positions JD Vance As Key Winner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/from-war-critic-to-top-negotiator-how-trumps-iran-strategy-positions-jd-vance-as-key-winner/): With the ceasefire in place, Vance’s early opposition to the war and subsequent role in negotiations have strengthened his standing within the administration.
- [From Alexander, Genghis Khan To Trump: Why Iran’s 7,000-Year-Old Civilisation Outlives Every Invader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/from-alexander-genghis-khan-to-trump-why-irans-7000-year-old-civilisation-outlives-every-invader/): Alexander burned it, Mongols ravaged it, yet Iran’s civilisation remains among world’s oldest and continuous. News18 explains the unbroken cultural thread despite foreign invasions
- [Ceasefire Done, Can Iran Charge Toll From Ships In Strait Of Hormuz? What Maritime Law Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/ceasefire-done-can-iran-charge-toll-from-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-what-maritime-law-says/): The rules governing such waterways come from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Industrial Sites, Attempt To Erase Data; FBI Issues Urgent Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-linked-hackers-target-us-industrial-sites-attempt-to-erase-data-fbi-issues-urgent-warning/): Iran-linked cyberattacks on US industrial facilities signal an expansion of Tehran’s asymmetric strategy amid ongoing regional tensions, according to a report.
- [World Welcomes Trump's Iran Ceasefire, But US Politicians Remain Skeptical: 'Not Victory, Terrorists Are Celebrating'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/world-welcomes-trumps-iran-ceasefire-but-us-politicians-remain-skeptical-not-victory-terrorists-are-celebrating/): Trump announces two week ceasefire with Iran tied to reopening Strait of Hormuz, Germany UK welcome move, US Republicans skeptical, Democrats call war illegal and seek his removal
- [Who Really Won The US-Iran War? 3 Reasons Why Both Countries Are Claiming Victory After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/who-really-won-the-us-iran-war-3-reasons-why-both-countries-are-claiming-victory-after-ceasefire/): Who Really Won The US-Iran War? Both nations are claiming victory based on different strategic metrics. News18 explains
- [What Lies Beneath Antarctica’s Ice? Hidden Riches Or A Global Crisis Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/what-lies-beneath-antarcticas-ice-hidden-riches-or-a-global-crisis-ahead/): Melting Antarctic ice could expose vast mineral reserves, from gold to copper. But rising seas, climate risks, and geopolitical tensions may outweigh any potential gains
- [‘Fearless’ teen sensation Sooryavanshi aces Bumrah test in IPL blitz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/fearless-teen-sensation-sooryavanshi-aces-bumrah-test-in-ipl-blitz/): The 15-year-old opener hit 39 off 14 balls as Rajasthan Royals put on 150-3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians.
- [Iran war live: Trump announces truce, Tehran agrees safe transit in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-war-live-trump-announces-truce-tehran-agrees-safe-transit-in-hormuz/): Iran has claimed victory and says upcoming talks in Pakistan do not mean the end of war is guaranteed.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 40 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-40-of-us-israeli-attacks/): The US and Iran agree to a two-week truce, just an hour before Trump’s deadline to escalate the conflict expired.
- [Yemen’s teachers pushed to the brink as salaries collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/yemens-teachers-pushed-to-the-brink-as-salaries-collapse/): Yemeni teachers juggle multiple jobs and endure hunger as protests grow over meager and delayed salaries.
- [Does US-Iran Ceasefire Extend To Lebanon? Israel, Pakistan Offer Contradictory Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/does-us-iran-ceasefire-extend-to-lebanon-israel-pakistan-offer-contradictory-claims/): Israel and Pakistan have issued contradictory statements on whether the US-brokered Iran ceasefire extends to Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon, exposing differences over the truce.
- [India Urges Nationals In Iran To 'Expeditiously Exit' Country, Warns Against Approaching Borders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/india-urges-nationals-in-iran-to-expeditiously-exit-country-warns-against-approaching-borders/): The Indian Embassy in Tehran has urged Indian nationals still in Iran to leave the country immediately using routes coordinated with the mission.
- ['Hormuz Was Open Until You Struck On Iran': Russia Slams US, Israel At UNSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/hormuz-was-open-until-you-struck-on-iran-russia-slams-us-israel-at-unsc/): Russia blames US and Israel for the Strait of Hormuz crisis as it and China veto a UN resolution to reopen the vital oil route, the US warns it may still act in self defense
- ['We Found The Keys!': Iran’s ‘Troll Diplomacy’ Goes Viral As Embassies Mock Trump After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/we-found-the-keys-irans-troll-diplomacy-goes-viral-as-embassies-mock-trump-after-ceasefire/): From LEGO-style ‘nightmare’ videos to cheeky banter about lost keys, Tehran’s digital diplomats are proving that while the guns have gone quiet, the memes are just getting started
- [Is Europe Breaking Away From The US And China? What’s The Big Indo-Pacific Pivot, And India’s Role?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/is-europe-breaking-away-from-the-us-and-china-whats-the-big-indo-pacific-pivot-and-indias-role/): Hedging reflects a broader shift in diplomacy. It is not about choosing sides between US and China, but about de-risking and diversifying ties. For India, this is an opportunity
- [In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/in-strait-of-hormuz-iran-and-china-take-aim-at-us-dollar-hegemony/): Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan.
- [Trump Crying, Losing Sleep: Iran's New Lego-Themed Victory Video Mocks US After Ceasefire | WATCH](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-crying-losing-sleep-irans-new-lego-themed-victory-video-mocks-us-after-ceasefire-watch/): Iran releases Lego style video mocking Trump, claiming victory after Gulf attacks, as US accepts a two week ceasefire based on Irans 10 point proposal.
- [Celebrations Erupt In Tehran After US–Iran Ceasefire Announcement | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/celebrations-erupt-in-tehran-after-us-iran-ceasefire-announcement-videos/): Demonstrators were seen chanting slogans against both US and Israel, reflecting deep-seated political sentiments amid the recent conflict.
- [Trump Slams Media Report Over Iran, Alleges Fabricated Statements: 'Very Dangerous Thing To Do'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-slams-media-report-over-iran-alleges-fabricated-statements-very-dangerous-thing-to-do/): Donald Trump has accused CNN of publishing a false statement attributed to Iranian officials, calling the report “dangerous” and demanding a withdrawal.
- [Pakistan's Late-Night Call Blitz, China's Guest Role: How US-Iran Ceasefire Was Brokered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/pakistans-late-night-call-blitz-chinas-guest-role-how-us-iran-ceasefire-was-brokered/): At the centre of the diplomatic push was a Pakistan-backed proposal for a two-week ceasefire, which both Washington and Tehran eventually accepted
- [World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/world-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-urges-lasting-peace-in-the-middle-east/): Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.
- [Iranians commemorate victims of Minab school strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iranians-commemorate-victims-of-minab-school-strike/): Iranians have commemorated the victims of the US strike on a girls school in Minab, that killed 168 people.
- [US politicians react to Trump’s Iran ceasefire with caution, relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-politicians-react-to-trumps-iran-ceasefire-with-caution-relief/): Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran as Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability.
- [US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-ceasefire-allows-negotiations-on-irans-workable-10-point-plan/): Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran’s 10-point plan.
- [Iran's Farsi Ceasefire Plan Includes Nuclear Enrichment Clause, But It Is Missing In English Version](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/irans-farsi-ceasefire-plan-includes-nuclear-enrichment-clause-but-it-is-missing-in-english-version/): Iran ceasefire plan in Farsi mentions acceptance of nuclear enrichment, missing in English version, as Trump demands dismantling, unresolved uranium and China role loom over talks
- [Trump Hails US-Iran Ceasefire As 'Golden Age Of Middle East', Says Will Help Build Traffic In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-hails-us-iran-ceasefire-as-golden-age-of-middle-east-says-will-help-build-traffic-in-hormuz/): Donald Trump claimed a “big day for World Peace” in a Truth Social post, saying Iran wants stability and reconstruction after tensions.
- ['Injury To Feelings': Indian-Origin Woman Files Harassment Case Against Colleague For Calling 'Auntie', Wins £1,425 Suit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/injury-to-feelings-indian-origin-woman-files-harassment-case-against-colleague-for-calling-auntie-wins-1425-suit/): UK tribunal rules repeated use of auntie can be workplace harassment, NHS worker Ilda Esteves wins 1425 pounds after age and sex based harassment by colleague
- [Why Isn't Israel Pausing Strikes On Lebanon Despite Iran War Ceasefire? Blame The Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/why-isnt-israel-pausing-strikes-on-lebanon-despite-iran-war-ceasefire-blame-the-hezbollah/): The reason lies in the role of Hezbollah and Israel’s long-standing strategy to neutralise it
- [Trump Loses Sleep, Cries For Ceasefire As Iran Mocks US In New Lego‑Style War Victory Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-loses-sleep-cries-for-ceasefire-as-iran-mocks-us-in-new-lego-style-war-victory-video/): Iran releases Lego style video mocking Trump, claiming victory after Gulf attacks, as US accepts a two week ceasefire based on Irans 10 point proposal.
- [Vikram Misri Begins 3-Day Washington Visit, To Review 'Full-Breadth' Of India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/vikram-misri-begins-3-day-washington-visit-to-review-full-breadth-of-india-us-ties/): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, starting today, April 8.
- [US Tells Israel It Will Demand Iran Remove Nuclear Material, Halt Enrichment In Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-tells-israel-it-will-demand-iran-remove-nuclear-material-halt-enrichment-in-talks/): The United States will insist Iran remove nuclear material, halt uranium enrichment and curb its ballistic missile programme in upcoming talks, according to a report.
- ['Not Speaking Truth': Pete Hegseth's 'Boastful' Iran Claims Are Misleading Trump, Officials Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/not-speaking-truth-pete-hegseths-boastful-iran-claims-are-misleading-trump-officials-say/): Pete Hegseth’s missile claims have drawn separate fire after he said that Iran’s missile and drone programs were being “overwhelmingly destroyed.”
- [Trump Says China Helped Bring Iran To Talks As US Calls Ceasefire ‘Total Victory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-says-china-helped-bring-iran-to-talks-as-us-calls-ceasefire-total-victory/): Tehran outlined a 10-point plan for ending the conflict, setting conditions that include US recognition of its uranium enrichment programme and lifting of all sanctions.
- [Inside Iran’s 10-Point Ceasefire Proposal Accepted By US For Two-Week Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/inside-irans-10-point-ceasefire-proposal-accepted-by-us-for-two-week-deal/): US and Iran agree to a conditional two week ceasefire, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as they clash over Iran nuclear limits and sanctions in new talks
- ['Israel Supports Trump's Decision': Netanyahu Backs US Ceasefire, But Says Lebanon Not Included](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israel-supports-trumps-decision-netanyahu-backs-us-ceasefire-but-says-lebanon-not-included/): The statement marks Israel’s formal endorsement of the US-led ceasefire push, even as concerns persist within sections of its leadership over pausing military operations.
- [Iran To Charge To $2 Million From Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Under New Ceasefire Rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-to-charge-to-2-million-from-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz-under-new-ceasefire-rule/): Iran approves draft bill to charge 2 million dollars per ship for controlled transit through Strait of Hormuz, funds to rebuild after US and Israeli strikes
- [Trump Hits Pause On Iran War But Here's How It All Began With A Secret White House Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-hits-pause-on-iran-war-but-heres-how-it-all-began-with-a-secret-white-house-meeting/): Following the February meeting, the US administration moved steadily toward military action
- [Bill Gates To Testify Before US House Panel In Epstein Probe On June 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/bill-gates-to-testify-before-us-house-panel-in-epstein-probe-on-june-10/): Bill Gates will testify June 10 before a US congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network.
- [Is Arteta’s intensity Arsenal’s Premier and Champions League hope, or fear?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/is-artetas-intensity-arsenals-premier-and-champions-league-hope-or-fear/): Arsenal squeeze 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon to end winless run, but is pressure telling after another below-par outing?
- [Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon/): Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.
- ['Trump Can't Simply Threaten War Crimes': Democrats Renew Impeachment Push After Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-cant-simply-threaten-war-crimes-democrats-renew-impeachment-push-after-iran-ceasefire/): Democrats escalate efforts to remove Trump over Iran conflict and war crime threats, push 25th Amendment and impeachment as Trump announces two week ceasefire with Iran
- [Trump's 48-Hour Deadline To Iran On March 21 Stretched To April 22: Know Why Warnings Kept Slipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trumps-48-hour-deadline-to-iran-on-march-21-stretched-to-april-22-know-why-warnings-kept-slipping/): Trump repeatedly delays planned full scale attack on Iran, extending his original 48 hour ultimatum into multiple deadlines, now giving Tehran a new cutoff of April 22
- [Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Army To Halt Fire After US Announces Ceasefire, Warns 'Not End Of War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/irans-supreme-leader-orders-army-to-halt-fire-after-us-announces-ceasefire-warns-not-end-of-war/): Iran has ordered all military units to stop firing following a ceasefire understanding with the United States, while warning the war is not yet over.
- [Israel Concerned Over Iran Ceasefire As US Says Strikes Meant To Show Tehran What Could Come](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israel-concerned-over-iran-ceasefire-as-us-says-strikes-meant-to-show-tehran-what-could-come/): Israel reluctantly accepts Trump backed ceasefire with Iran, despite more targets planned, US strikes seen as warning, Israeli officials doubt truce will last
- [Iran War Isn't The Only Crisis Trump Is Facing Right Now: The 25th Amendment Storm Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-war-isnt-the-only-crisis-trump-is-facing-right-now-the-25th-amendment-storm-explained/): More than 85 House Democrats have now backed efforts to either impeach Trump or invoke the 25th Amendment, even after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran
- [Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-administration-reaffirms-plans-to-deport-abrego-garcia-to-liberia/): Abrego Garcia’s wrongful removal in 2025 has spurred criticism of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
- [Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/climate-activist-greta-thunberg-slams-trumps-threats-against-iran/): Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.
- [Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iraqis-celebrates-us-iran-ceasefire-as-two-week-halt-in-war-begins/): Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.
- [Iran And Oman May Charge Ships Passing Through Hormuz Under Ceasefire Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-and-oman-may-charge-ships-passing-through-hormuz-under-ceasefire-deal-report/): Iran’s position on Hormuz has been consistent as the country’s foreign minister said ships could pass through the strait “via coordination with Iran’s armed forces.”
- [Missile, Drone Alerts Across Gulf Even As Trump Announces Two-Week Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/missile-drone-alerts-across-gulf-even-as-trump-announces-two-week-iran-ceasefire/): Missile and drone alerts were reported across Gulf countries shortly after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, suggesting hostilities may have continued during the period.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Israel Renews Strikes In Iran After Trump's Ceasefire Announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-israel-iran-war-news-today-live-updates-israel-renews-strikes-in-iran-after-trumps-ceasefire-announcement/): US-Israel-Iran War Latest News, Ceasefire Updates Today: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced he has agreed to suspend strikes on Iran.
- [Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-agrees-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-for-two-week-us-ceasefire/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.
- [Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-says-talks-with-us-will-begin-in-pakistans-islamabad-on-friday/): Tehran says the negotiations will be based on its 10-point proposal, which calls for control over Strait of Hormuz.
- [Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/oil-prices-slide-stocks-surge-as-trump-announces-two-week-iran-ceasefire/): Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Tehran Declares Victory As US-Iran Ceasefire Takes Hold; Talks Set For Islamabad On April 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/tehran-declares-victory-as-us-iran-ceasefire-takes-hold-talks-set-for-islamabad-on-april-10/): Iran said it had deliberately prolonged the war past multiple American deadlines which it said it “attaches no importance to”.
- [Why Did Trump Pull Back On Iran Strikes? US President Says Tehran Sent 'Workable' 10-Point Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/why-did-trump-pull-back-on-iran-strikes-us-president-says-tehran-sent-workable-10-point-plan/): Trump termed his decision a “double-sided ceasefire” after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz publicly requested him to extend his deadline by two weeks.
- [Iran-US Ceasefire Triggers One Of Oil's Largest Single-Day Crashes In History, Crude Down 20%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-us-ceasefire-triggers-one-of-oils-largest-single-day-crashes-in-history-crude-down-20/): $26 has been wiped from the price of a barrel in hours- the biggest single-day collapse since Covid destroyed global demand in April 2020.
- [Shehbaz Sharif’s 'Draft' Tweet On Iran War: Is Pakistan’s Messaging Being Scripted Elsewhere?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/shehbaz-sharifs-draft-tweet-on-iran-war-is-pakistans-messaging-being-scripted-elsewhere/): The phrasing “Pakistan’s PM” in the draft further fueled suspicion. Critics argue it sounds less like a leader speaking in his own voice and more like a template prepared for him.
- [White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/white-house-confirms-two-week-suspension-of-strikes-on-iran/): The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks.
- [Trump Suspends Iran Strikes For Two Weeks Subject To Hormuz Opening: 'Double-Sided Ceasefire'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-suspends-iran-strikes-for-two-weeks-subject-to-hormuz-opening-double-sided-ceasefire/): Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran’s infrastructure for the next two weeks after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran, which he said was a workable basis for talks.
- [Iran To Allow Safe Passage Through Hormuz For 2 Weeks After Trump Agrees To Pause Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-to-allow-safe-passage-through-hormuz-for-2-weeks-after-trump-agrees-to-pause-strikes/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.
- [Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks following dire threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-suspends-iran-attack-for-two-weeks-following-dire-threats/): The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/billionaire-investor-ackman-makes-64bn-bid-for-universal-music-group/): Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
- [Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/trump-agrees-to-pause-attacks-on-iran-if-strait-of-hormuz-opens/): US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.
- ['This Is Evil': Trump Faces Backlash From Allies, MAGA Base Over Iran 'Civilisation' Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/this-is-evil-trump-faces-backlash-from-allies-maga-base-over-iran-civilisation-remark/): Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilisation drew condemnation from Democrats, former allies and MAGA supporters, the UN chief, and the first American pope.
- [Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Champions League thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/kane-leads-bayern-to-2-1-win-over-real-madrid-in-champions-league-thriller/): Kylian Mbappe pulled a goal back for Madrid ahead of the quarterfinal second leg in Munich next week.
- [Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pakistan-appeals-to-trump-to-extend-deadline-iran-to-reopen-hormuz-strait/): PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.
- [Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iran-warns-region-and-beyond-as-tension-builds-ahead-of-us-ultimatum/): Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.
- [Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/djibouti-and-the-horn-of-africa-new-front-in-the-war-on-iran/): Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers.
- [Arsenal beat Sporting with late Havertz goal in Champions League quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/arsenal-beat-sporting-with-late-havertz-goal-in-champions-league-quarters/): Arsenal score late winner at Sporting Lisbon to take 1-0 first-leg advantage back to London next week.
- [Iranian musician stages protest at power station over Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranian-musician-stages-protest-at-power-station-over-trump-threats/): Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari has been performing outside the Damavand power station in a symbolic protest.
- [What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/what-we-know-about-pakistans-proposed-iran-war-pause/): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.
- [US B-52 Bombers Headed To Iran As Trump Deadline Set To Expire? Viral Clip Fuels Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/us-b-52-bombers-headed-to-iran-as-trump-deadline-set-to-expire-viral-clip-fuels-speculation/): US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers reportedly took off from a base in the United Kingdom as Trump’s deadline for Iran attacks was nearing an end.
- [Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/russia-and-china-block-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz/): A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
- [‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/policy-of-abuse-women-march-in-cuba-against-us-energy-blockade/): The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
- [Palestinians queue for hours in pouring rain to get bread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/palestinians-queue-for-hours-in-pouring-rain-to-get-bread/): Palestinians in Gaza were seen standing in line for hours in the rain for bread, as food shortages deepen.
- [Libyan financier enabled ‘$300m in loans’ for Haftar’s Tripoli offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/libyan-financier-enabled-300m-in-loans-for-haftars-tripoli-offensive/): Offensive left Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences, the report says.
- [Barcelona’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Lamine Yamal against criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/barcelonas-flick-to-defend-emotional-teen-lamine-yamal-against-criticism/): Lamine Yamal failed to celebrate in the La Liga victory against Atletico Madrid leading to questions about the winger.
- [How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/how-is-the-us-israel-war-on-iran-affecting-russian-iranian-relations/): Moscow has been benefitting from the higher oil prices while its ally is under attack.
- [Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iranians-brace-for-possible-devastation-as-trumps-deadline-looms/): Anxiety grips Iran with looming threats of US-led strikes targeting civilian sites, in violation of international law.
- [Protesters in Iraq swarm Kuwaiti consulate after deadly rocket attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/protesters-in-iraq-swarm-kuwaiti-consulate-after-deadly-rocket-attack/): Crowds of angry protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate building in Iraq’s Basra.
- [Pope Leo Calls Trump's Iran Threats 'Unacceptable' In Rare Rebuke, Urges People To Work For Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pope-leo-calls-trumps-iran-threats-unacceptable-in-rare-rebuke-urges-people-to-work-for-peace/): In his strongest comments on the war, Pope Leo called Trump’s threats “truly unacceptable” and that attacks on civilian infrastructure violated international law.
- [‘No end in sight’ if Trump acts on threat to destroy Iran infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/no-end-in-sight-if-trump-acts-on-threat-to-destroy-iran-infrastructure/): Escalation by Donald Trump is likely to be met with more Iranian attacks, further destabilising region, experts say.
- [Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/massive-fire-engulfs-oil-storage-tanks-near-baghdad/): Video showed orange flames and thick black smoke pouring from “black oil” storage tanks in Nahrawan near Baghdad, Iraq.
- [FIFA opens disciplinary probe against Spanish FA after Islamaphobic chants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/fifa-opens-disciplinary-probe-against-spanish-fa-after-islamaphobic-chants/): Barcelona and Spain international forward Lamine Yamal blasted his home support’s chants during the match against Egypt.
- [Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/mediterranean-migrant-deaths-mounting-towards-1000-in-2026-un/): The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.
- [Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pope-leo-slams-trumps-threat-that-irans-civilisation-will-die/): Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable”.
- ['Madman, Unhinged Lunatic': Democrats Sound Alarm Over Trump's Iran Threat, Call For His Impeachment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/madman-unhinged-lunatic-democrats-sound-alarm-over-trumps-iran-threat-call-for-his-impeachment/): Top Democratic leaders called Donald Trump “completely unhinged” and asked the House to be brought back immediately into legislative session.
- ['Won't Stay Idle': Iran Warns Of 'Proportionate' Response If Trump Follows Through On His Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/wont-stay-idle-iran-warns-of-proportionate-response-if-trump-follows-through-on-his-threats/): Iran says Trump’s threats that a “whole civilisation will die” constitute incitement to war crimes and “potentially genocide.”
- [Pakistan Urges Trump To Extend Iran Deadline By 2 Weeks: 'Diplomatic Efforts Progressing Rapidly'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pakistan-urges-trump-to-extend-iran-deadline-by-2-weeks-diplomatic-efforts-progressing-rapidly/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement in the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran were “progressing rapidly, strongly and powerfully”.
- [PTI Supporters Defy Section 144, Clash With Police Outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/pti-supporters-defy-section-144-clash-with-police-outside-rawalpindis-adiala-jail/): The Rawalpindi administration has imposed Section 144 till April 20. This 15-day mandate effectively bans all public gatherings, sit-ins, and rallies in the entire district
- [Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/tehran-synagogue-destroyed-as-us-israeli-strikes-kill-over-a-dozen/): A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
- [Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/iraqi-armed-group-releases-abducted-us-journalist-shelly-kittleson/): The armed group Kataib Hezbollah said that it would free Kittleson on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
- [What we know about the shooting by Istanbul’s Israeli consulate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/what-we-know-about-the-shooting-by-istanbuls-israeli-consulate/): Gunmen opened fire near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, triggering a gun battle with Turkish police.
- [French nationals return home following Iran prison release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/french-nationals-return-home-following-iran-prison-release/): Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were freed in November after more than three years at Evin prison.
- [Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/07/video-historic-building-in-ukraine-up-in-flames-after-russia-drone-attack/): A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.
- [Trump has found his Iran off-ramp – but at what cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-has-found-his-iran-off-ramp-but-at-what-cost/): Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.
- [What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/what-to-know-about-israels-strikes-on-lebanon-amid-us-iran-ceasefire/): Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.
- [Atletico Madrid shock 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/atletico-madrid-shock-10-man-barcelona-2-0-in-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Atleti take ⁠firm ⁠grip on the quarterfinal with 2-0 first-leg victory as Cubarsi sent off for Barcelona at ​Camp Nou.
- [Devastation in Beirut after Israeli strikes reduce homes to rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/devastation-in-beirut-after-israeli-strikes-reduce-homes-to-rubble/): Hours after Israel hammered Beirut with multiple air strikes following the US-Iran ceasefire, residents searched for sur
- [Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-threatens-50-tariffs-on-countries-that-supply-iran-with-weapons/): It’s not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an ’empty threat’.
- [Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/macron-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-and-urges-lebanons-inclusion/): French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news”.
- [Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-administration-signals-it-is-mulling-nato-withdrawal-after-iran-war/): The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.
- [Iran Shuts Strait Of Hormuz Over Alleged Ceasefire Violation, White House Says ‘Unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-shuts-strait-of-hormuz-over-alleged-ceasefire-violation-white-house-says-unacceptable/): The move came amid growing disputes over the terms of the ceasefire, particularly following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
- [World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon after US-Iran truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/world-reacts-to-brutal-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-after-us-iran-truce/): Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence.
- [NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/nasa-releases-picture-of-earthset-shot-by-artemis-crew/): New NASA ‘Earthset’ photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic ‘Earthrise’ in historic lunar flyby.
- [Netanyahu: A ‘ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/netanyahu-a-ceasefire-with-iran-will-not-include-hezbollah/): Netanyahu says the US-Iran ceasefire “will not include Hezbollah,” in his first remarks after the ceasefire.
- [‘Heinous crime’: Al Jazeera condemns Israeli killing of journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/heinous-crime-al-jazeera-condemns-israeli-killing-of-journalist/): Al Jazeera has condemned Israel’s “heinous crime” after a drone strike killed journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza.
- [‘People are afraid’: Lebanese reeling after Israel’s devastating attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/people-are-afraid-lebanese-reeling-after-israels-devastating-attacks/): Fear and confusion grip Lebanon as Israeli strikes devastate the country and its place in the ceasefire is contested.
- [PSG beat Liverpool as Champions League defence maintains pace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/psg-beat-liverpool-as-champions-league-defence-maintains-pace/): UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain claim 2-0 first-leg lead English Premier League champions Liverpool.
- [‘Deep Distrust’: Iran Flags Violations Of 10-Point Plan, Warns Of Pullback From Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/deep-distrust-iran-flags-violations-of-10-point-plan-warns-of-pullback-from-ceasefire/): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a statement on X and said that three core clauses of the plan had already been breached.
- [JD Vance To Lead US Delegation For Negotiation With Iran In Pakistan: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/jd-vance-to-lead-us-delegation-for-negotiation-with-iran-in-pakistan-white-house/): Along with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner will be part of the delegation.
- [New UK Visa Fees: Full List Of Costs For Tourists, Students And Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/new-uk-visa-fees-full-list-of-costs-for-tourists-students-and-workers/): From short-term visits to long-term work routes, the Home Office has officially hiked visa fees starting April 8 as part of a major digital modernisation drive.
- [‘Will Be Destroyed If…’: Iranian Navy Warns Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz Without Permit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/will-be-destroyed-if-iranian-navy-warns-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-without-permit/): The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.
- [White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/white-house-says-trumps-red-line-against-iran-nuclear-enrichment-remains/): Trump’s spokesperson says Vice President JD Vance will lead US team for negotiations with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday.
- [Iranians breathe a ‘ceasefire’ sigh of relief as all sides claim victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iranians-breathe-a-ceasefire-sigh-of-relief-as-all-sides-claim-victory/): Celebration and scepticism coexist in Tehran as ceasefire offers reprieve despite doubts about its durability.
- [‘Ceasefire Don't Include Hezbollah’: Netanyahu Vows To Continue Strikes In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/ceasefire-dont-include-hezbollah-netanyahu-vows-to-continue-strikes-in-lebanon/): As the ceasefire was announced on Wednesday morning, Israel carried out its largest strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the war began.
- [‘Finger On Trigger’: Netanyahu Says Ceasefire Not End Of War, Warns Israel Ready To Return To Combat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/finger-on-trigger-netanyahu-says-ceasefire-not-end-of-war-warns-israel-ready-to-return-to-combat/): In a video statement, the Israeli Prime Minister signalled that the truce between Washington and Tehran is “fragile” and it is “not the end”.
- [Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/ecuador-recalls-its-ambassador-from-colombia-over-jorge-glas-comments/): The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.
- [‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-after-us-iran-ceasefire/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said more work is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/how-trumps-promise-to-wipe-out-iran-could-backfire-on-us-power/): The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.
- [Trump backs Israel, says Lebanon a ‘separate skirmish’ after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-backs-israel-says-lebanon-a-separate-skirmish-after-ceasefire/): After Israeli strikes on Beirut, Donald Trump said Lebanon isn’t included in the Iran ceasefire.
- [JD Vance slams Zelenskyy’s comments about Hungary’s Orban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/jd-vance-slams-zelenskyys-comments-about-hungarys-orban/): US vice president in Hungary calls Ukrainian leader’s ‘threatening’ remarks ‘completely scandalous’.
- [160 Bombs In 10 Minutes: Israel Launches Biggest Strikes On Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/160-bombs-in-10-minutes-israel-launches-biggest-strikes-on-hezbollah-targets-in-lebanon/): According to the Israeli military, around 50 fighter jets dropped nearly 160 bombs on about 100 targets within just 10 minutes.
- [‘Trump Is Not One To Mess Around’: Vance Warns Iran To Negotiate In 'Good Faith' For Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-is-not-one-to-mess-around-vance-warns-iran-to-negotiate-in-good-faith-for-deal/): US VP JD Vance warns Iran Trump is not one to mess around, urges good faith talks on fragile ceasefire and Hormuz reopening, says US holds strong economic leverage over Tehran.
- [‘Not A Last-Minute Move’: Netanyahu Says Iran Ceasefire Reached In Full Cooperation With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/not-a-last-minute-move-netanyahu-says-iran-ceasefire-reached-in-full-cooperation-with-israel/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu also warned that Israel remains fully prepared to resume military action if required.
- [Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/lebanon-pm-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-as-israeli-strikes-hit-beirut/): Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.
- [Israeli attack kills Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israeli-attack-kills-al-jazeera-journalist-mohammed-wishah-in-gaza/): Israeli drone strike kills Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, west of Gaza City.
- [Trump claims victory in Iran — but is this really a win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-claims-victory-in-iran-but-is-this-really-a-win/): Before a single term has been negotiated, Trump is claiming total victory over Iran, but is this really a win?
- [Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/civilians-under-fire-by-gangs-in-gaza-what-happened-in-maghazi/): Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army.
- [‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/why-my-child-yemens-taiz-mourns-snipers-killing-of-teen/): Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals.
- [Iran's Reported 10-Point Ceasefire Plan Not Same As Terms Agreed By Trump: US Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/irans-reported-10-point-ceasefire-plan-not-same-as-terms-agreed-by-trump-us-official/): The clarification has raised fresh doubts over the stability of the fragile truce announced early Wednesday.
- [Heartbreaking Video Shows Iranian Man Playing Musical Instrument Surrounded By Ruins Of His School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/heartbreaking-video-shows-iranian-man-playing-musical-instrument-surrounded-by-ruins-of-his-school/): Sitting inside the shattered remains of a bombed music school, the man plays his musical instrument as destruction surrounds him.
- [Trump Warns Of Fake Iran Ceasefire Letters, Says Only One Set Of Points Will Be Discussed Privately](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-warns-of-fake-iran-ceasefire-letters-says-only-one-set-of-points-will-be-discussed-privately/): Trump labelled many of the letters, lists and agreements being shared in public as coming from people who have “absolutely nothing to do” with the negotiation.
- [Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-says-lebanon-not-included-in-us-iran-ceasefire-amid-israeli-assault/): US president says war in Lebanon is ‘separate skirmish’ as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.
- [Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/hegseth-iran-begged-for-ceasefire-claims-historic-victory/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a decisive victory over Iran.
- [How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire/): Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/live-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the all-Spanish quarterfinal first leg clash at Camp Nou.
- [Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/nobel-prize-committee-condemns-russian-move-to-criminalise-rights-group/): Memorial was co-winner of 2022 Peace Prize for its work in documenting human rights abuses in Russia.
- [From Airstrikes To Ceasefire: A Timeline Of US-Israel-Iran War | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/from-airstrikes-to-ceasefire-a-timeline-of-us-israel-iran-war-in-pics/): With the US and Iran now agreeing to a two-week ceasefire, here is a quick timeline of the war that triggered a global energy shock.
- [Trump, Israel Say Lebanon Not Included In Ceasefire As Iran Mulls Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-israel-say-lebanon-not-included-in-ceasefire-as-iran-mulls-exit/): Israel carried out its most extensive strike across Lebanon since the launch of Op Roaring Lion, triggering a warning from Iran that it could withdraw from the ceasefire framework.
- [Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/empty-ships-and-shut-wells-why-the-iran-war-oil-crisis-is-not-over-yet/): The war on Iran has removed hundreds of millions of barrels from oil markets. We visualise what that looks like.
- [Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill dozens hours after Iran-US ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israeli-attacks-across-lebanon-kill-dozens-hours-after-iran-us-ceasefire/): Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
- [Medvedev thrashed by Berrettini as racquets smashed in Monte Carlo defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/medvedev-thrashed-by-berrettini-as-racquets-smashed-in-monte-carlo-defeat/): World Number 10 Daniil Medvedev dumped out by opponent 80 rankings lower in second round at Monte Carlo Masters.
- [CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/cafs-motsepe-to-visit-both-senegal-and-morocco-amid-afcon-fallout/): Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.
- [Did America lose yet another war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/did-america-lose-yet-another-war/): The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance.
- [Israel strikes central Beirut without warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israel-strikes-central-beirut-without-warning/): Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.
- [Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/hegseth-touts-us-victory-over-iran-as-tehran-hails-its-own-historic-win/): Defence chief declares total military victory over Iran, matching earlier victory claims from Tehran amid ceasefire.
- [Iran, US both claim victory, but did they actually concede ground?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-us-both-claim-victory-but-did-they-actually-concede-ground/): Those apparent concessions could become sticking points in upcoming talks in Islamabad.
- [Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/vance-warns-iran-ceasefire-hinges-on-good-faith-talks/): JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate.
- [Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israel-launches-100-air-strikes-in-10-minutes-across-lebanon/): Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
- [Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Strait Damaged In Iranian Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline-bypassing-hormuz-strait-damaged-in-iranian-attack-report/): The crucial oil pipeline is specifically designed to safeguard global energy supplies from maritime blockades, such as the one in the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict
- [Why US First Lady Melania Trump Will Use ‘Big, Beautiful’ $70-Million Jet That Got Kristi Noem Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/why-us-first-lady-melania-trump-will-use-big-beautiful-70-million-jet-that-got-kristi-noem-fired/): How lavish is the ‘big, beautiful’ Boeing 737 Max 8 jet? Why did it land Kristi Noem in trouble? Why is the White House keeping it? News18 explains the move
- [California Was America’s Worst Hit State Amid Iran War And Hormuz Closure: 4 Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/california-was-americas-worst-hit-state-amid-iran-war-and-hormuz-closure-4-reasons-why/): California remains uniquely vulnerable to the economic and security fallout of the US-Iran conflict: News18 explains why
- ['If Israel Attacks Lebanon...': Iran Threatens To Withdraw From Ceasefire, Hormuz Traffic Halted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/if-israel-attacks-lebanon-iran-threatens-to-withdraw-from-ceasefire-hormuz-traffic-halted/): Post Content
- [Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory-israel-reacts-to-trumps-iran-ceasefire/): Israel’s confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.
- [Scenes of chaos, destruction as Israel bombards Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/scenes-of-chaos-destruction-as-israel-bombards-lebanon/): Video captured scenes of chaos and destruction in Beirut as the Israeli military carried out widespread attacks.
- [‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/stone-age-to-golden-age-how-the-final-hours-before-the-truce-unfolded/): Frantic diplomacy collides with ‘genocidal’ threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran.
- [Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa ‘selective’, ‘discriminatory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/israeli-closure-of-al-aqsa-selective-discriminatory/): Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than a month.
- [Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/lavan-refinery-blaze-continues-hours-after-us-iran-ceasefire-agreement/): Black plumes of smoke from an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island were seen.
- [When Will Strait Of Hormuz Open? Iranian Official Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/when-will-strait-of-hormuz-open-iranian-official-responds/): The Iranian official said that if an understanding on a framework for talks is reached, the critical waterway could be opened in a limited way.
- [What Does Attack On Iran’s Lavan Refinery Mean For Ceasefire? Tehran’s Hidden Pearl Island Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/what-does-attack-on-irans-lavan-refinery-mean-for-ceasefire-tehrans-hidden-pearl-island-explained/): Iran’s Lavan Island Attacked: Why does the oil refinery matter? What it means for ceasefire with the US? Why is Lavan called Iran’s Hidden Pearl Island? News18 explains
- [Iran Demands $1 Per Barrel Toll On Tankers Crossing Hormuz, Sets Crypto As Payment Mode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-demands-1-per-barrel-toll-on-tankers-crossing-hormuz-sets-crypto-as-payment-mode/): Iranian authorities would also conduct individual inspections of vessels to monitor cargo movements during the ceasefire and ensure the strait is not used for transporting weapons
- [Escaped prisoner hides on shopping centre roof in Namibia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/escaped-prisoner-hides-on-shopping-centre-roof-in-namibia/): Escaped prisoner hides on shopping centre roof in Namibia
- ['Iran Begged For Ceasefire': Pete Hegseth Says US Achieved All Objectives In Op Epic Fury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-begged-for-ceasefire-pete-hegseth-says-us-achieved-all-objectives-in-op-epic-fury/): At a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Iran’s military capabilities have been severely weakened by the operation.
- ['Will Begin Our Attack If...': Hezbollah Warns Israel Against Strikes In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/will-begin-our-attack-if-hezbollah-warns-israel-against-strikes-in-southern-lebanon/): The warning came as Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry said the government had already conveyed its willingness to enter direct negotiations with Israel
- [Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/mumbais-historic-dock-quietens-as-fuel-crisis-chokes-fishing-trade/): Fishing boats sit idle at Sassoon Dock as diesel costs cripple city’s once-thriving maritime economy and livelihoods.
- [World Athletics postpones Doha Diamond League amid US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/world-athletics-postpones-doha-diamond-league-amid-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The multi-discipline event scheduled for May 8 will now be held on June 19 should conditions allow, organisers say.
- ['No Trust In Enemy's Promises': Iran's Revolutionary Guards On Hitting Targets In Gulf Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/no-trust-in-enemys-promises-irans-revolutionary-guards-on-hitting-targets-in-gulf-countries/): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Iran will respond to “any aggression at an even higher level”
- [Iran's Lavan Oil Refinery Struck Hours After Ceasefire; Tehran Retaliates Against UAE, Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/irans-lavan-oil-refinery-struck-hours-after-ceasefire-tehran-retaliates-against-uae-kuwait/): Iran says Lavan oil refinery was hit in a morning attack, no casualties reported, then launches missile and drone strikes on UAE and Kuwait, escalating Gulf tensions
- [Not UAE Or Saudi, Why This Gulf Country Is The ‘Silent Winner’ In Iran’s Ceasefire & Hormuz Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/not-uae-or-saudi-why-this-gulf-country-is-the-silent-winner-in-irans-ceasefire-hormuz-proposal/): How Oman stands to gain from Iran’s 10-point proposal to US which covers Strait of Hormuz, News18 explains
- ['No Uranium Enrichment': Trump Says US Will Discuss Tariff, Sanctions Relief With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/no-uranium-enrichment-trump-says-us-will-discuss-tariff-sanctions-relief-with-iran/): Trump said Washington would work with Tehran following what he called as a “productive regime change” in Iran.
- [Pakistan Was US Messenger Or Broker In Iran Ceasefire? Why No Global Praise For Islamabad? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/pakistan-was-us-messenger-or-broker-in-iran-ceasefire-why-no-global-praise-for-islamabad-exclusive/): Major powers such as Europe, China, Russia are staying silent because Washington or Tehran have not publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s mediation
- [US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-third-country-deportees-deal-sparks-backlash-in-drc/): US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC
- [‘No Tolls Can Be Imposed For Crossing Strait Of Hormuz’: Oman Disputes Iran’s Ceasefire Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/no-tolls-can-be-imposed-for-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-oman-disputes-irans-ceasefire-demand/): The 34-kilometre-wide stretch of water separating Iran and Oman is widely recognised as an international waterway; neither country has historically imposed transit tolls.
- [JD Vance Says Iran Ceasefire 'Fragile', Urges Tehran To Negotiate In 'Good Faith' For Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/jd-vance-says-iran-ceasefire-fragile-urges-tehran-to-negotiate-in-good-faith-for-deal/): Trump earlier announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, on the condition that Tehran agrees to a “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Artemis II Didn’t Land On Moon, But 5 Reasons Why It Can Help NASA Take Humans On Lunar Journey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/artemis-ii-didnt-land-on-moon-but-5-reasons-why-it-can-help-nasa-take-humans-on-lunar-journey/): Why Artemis II is being called a crucial step for lunar journey? News18 explains the five key reasons why the mission can help NASA send people on the moon
- ['Yuan-Way' Traffic: The Shadow Currency War Exploding In Hormuz Under Cover Of US-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/yuan-way-traffic-the-shadow-currency-war-exploding-in-hormuz-under-cover-of-us-iran-ceasefire/): By embedding the yuan as a prerequisite for secure transit, Tehran and Beijing have found a mechanical way to challenge the petrodollar’s supremacy
- [Meloni’s Trump trouble: Why Italian PM is distancing herself from US leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/melonis-trump-trouble-why-italian-pm-is-distancing-herself-from-us-leader/): The Italian leader’s cosy alliance with Trump may have become more of a liability than an asset as key elections near.
- [China probes ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/china-probes-malicious-cyberbullying-of-teen-diving-champion-quan/): Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance.
- [‘We’re new miyas’: Will BJP naming some Assamese Muslims ‘Indigenous’ work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/were-new-miyas-will-bjp-naming-some-assamese-muslims-indigenous-work/): As BJP reaches out to 4 million Muslims in the poll-bound northeastern state, many remain sceptical of party’s agenda.
- [UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/uae-kuwait-bahrain-report-attacks-despite-iran-us-ceasefire/): Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.
- [Air Travel Unpredictability Is New Normal: 10 Ways In Which Fliers Adapted To US-Iran Wartime Changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/air-travel-unpredictability-is-new-normal-10-ways-in-which-fliers-adapted-to-us-iran-wartime-changes/): Travel unpredictability is in the air: How US-Iran war changed travel for fliers? How did travellers adjust to the new normal? News18 explains
- [Trade Deal On Hold, Ceasefire In West Asia: Why Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s US Visit Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trade-deal-on-hold-ceasefire-in-west-asia-why-foreign-secretary-vikram-misris-us-visit-matters/): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a three-day Washington visit from April 8-10 to review India-US ties and advance ongoing bilateral cooperation, MEA said.
- [EAM Jaishankar To Hold Meeting With Bangladeshi Counterpart Amid Iran War | What's On Agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/eam-jaishankar-to-hold-meeting-with-bangladeshi-counterpart-amid-iran-war-whats-on-agenda/): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to hold a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Khalilur Rahman, today in New Delhi. 
- [From War to Leverage: Has Iran Emerged Stronger From the Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/from-war-to-leverage-has-iran-emerged-stronger-from-the-ceasefire/): Iran may not have decisively “won” the war, but it has converted battlefield pressure into negotiating leverage and retained control over key strategic tools like Hormuz
- ['Difficult But Necessary': Greece To Ban Access To Social Media For Children Under-15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/difficult-but-necessary-greece-to-ban-access-to-social-media-for-children-under-15/): Greece is set to impose a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
- [US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-what-are-the-terms-and-whats-next/): Trump cites Iran’s 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.
- [Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/lebanon-excluded-from-ceasefire-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.
- ['Peaky Blinders Vibes': Pakistan Plays Referee In US-Iran Talks, Internet Loses It In A Full Meme Fest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/peaky-blinders-vibes-pakistan-plays-referee-in-us-iran-talks-internet-loses-it-in-a-full-meme-fest/): From “middleman energy” to inflation jokes, internet turns high-stakes diplomacy into meme fest
- [EAM Jaishankar Heads To UAE For Talks With Emirati Leaders Amid 2-Week Iran War Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/eam-jaishankar-heads-to-uae-for-talks-with-emirati-leaders-amid-2-week-iran-war-ceasefire/): S Jaishankar will visit UAE on April 11 to 12 to meet Emirati leaders after West Asia ceasefire, as both nations coordinate amid conflict that killed at least 8 Indians.
- [Iran Threatens To Bomb Israel's Tel Aviv If Firing Does Not Stop In Southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/iran-threatens-to-bomb-israels-tel-aviv-if-firing-does-not-stop-in-southern-lebanon/): Iran has warned that Tel Aviv could be targeted if firing in southern Lebanon does not stop, as confusion persists over whether Lebanon is part of the US-Iran ceasefire.
- [How A Last-Minute Decision From Iran’s Supreme Leader Steered Tehran To Ceasefire With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/how-a-last-minute-decision-from-irans-supreme-leader-steered-tehran-to-ceasefire-with-trump/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also played a central role in advancing talks and persuading military leadership to accept a deal.
- [On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/on-rare-china-visit-taiwans-opposition-leader-calls-for-reconciliation/): KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/our-geography-is-our-oil-why-djibouti-hosts-many-foreign-military-bases/): Just miles from one another, along Djibouti’s coast, sit military bases of rival powers including the US and China.
- [Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/tehran-celebrates-as-iran-us-agree-to-two-week-ceasefire/): Iran hails the pause in hostilities as a ‘victory’, crediting national unity and patience for the agreement.
- [Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/al-jazeeras-mohammed-wishah-killed-by-israeli-strike-laid-to-rest/): Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.
- [What Is ‘MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+’? Canadian MP Triggers Debate On Social Media With New Gender Acronym; Elon Musk Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/what-is-mmiwg2slgbtqqia-canadian-mp-triggers-debate-on-social-media-with-new-gender-acronym-elon-musk-reacts/): A serious message got lost in translation as social media (and Elon Musk) zoomed in on one unfamiliar term
- [Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Speaks With Saudi FM Again As Islamabad Prepares To Host US‑Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/pakistans-ishaq-dar-speaks-with-saudi-fm-again-as-islamabad-prepares-to-host-us-iran-talks/): During the call, Dar exchanged views with Prince Faisal on the evolving regional situation.
- [Brazil bowler Cardoso takes 9 Lesotho wickets in record-breaking T20 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/brazil-bowler-cardoso-takes-9-lesotho-wickets-in-record-breaking-t20-win/): Brazil’s Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189 win against Lesotho to claim best bowling figures in a T20I.
- [Has Iran’s 10-point plan changed, as JD Vance claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/has-irans-10-point-plan-changed-as-jd-vance-claims/): The proposal fuels uncertainty as US officials offer conflicting interpretations of the plan to permanently end hostilities.
- [Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-aimed-to-undermine-ceasefire-critics-say/): More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.
- [Locked Down & Undecided: Inside Islamabad’s Critical US-Iran Summit Chaos | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/locked-down-undecided-inside-islamabads-critical-us-iran-summit-chaos-exclusive-details/): Despite the massive security deployment in Islamabad, a thick cloud of confusion remains regarding the exact location of the talks
- [In Graphics: What's Madman Theory, And Has It Worked For Donald Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/in-graphics-whats-madman-theory-and-has-it-worked-for-donald-trump/): Trump has brought the madman theory back into the open, turning unpredictability and chaos into tools of power.
- [US-Iran talks in Pakistan: Who’s attending, what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-iran-talks-in-pakistan-whos-attending-whats-on-the-agenda/): Islamabad hosts negotiations as US and Iran seek off-ramp. But deep mistrust and regional tensions threaten talks.
- [The economic cost of US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/the-economic-cost-of-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The economic cost of US-Israel war on Iran
- [What is Iran’s Strait of Hormuz protocol and will other nations accept it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/what-is-irans-strait-of-hormuz-protocol-and-will-other-nations-accept-it/): Tehran’s plans to tax ships passing through the strait and raise money to rebuild is already seeing pushback.
- [Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israeli-settlers-storm-al-aqsa-mosque-compound-after-reopening/): Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening
- [Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/is-the-world-economy-heading-towards-stagflation/): Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?
- [‘China’s Nostradamus’ Who Predicted West Asia War Warns Of Trump’s Next Big Trap | Check Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/chinas-nostradamus-who-predicted-west-asia-war-warns-of-trumps-next-big-trap-check-here/): With the Iran-US standoff now a reality, the world watches the “Third Prophecy” with bated breath.
- [Pakistan May Be Used By US, But Its Mediation Role In West Asia War Is Significant: Tharoor To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/pakistan-may-be-used-by-us-but-its-mediation-role-in-west-asia-war-is-significant-tharoor-to-news18/): Tharoor also referred to the recent gaffe by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, who initially posted the ceasefire announcement on X with the word “Draft” still attached.
- [Fury vs Makhmudov: All you need to know about the heavyweight boxing bout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/fury-vs-makhmudov-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-heavyweight-boxing-bout/): Tyson Fury comes out of retirement to fight devastating puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- [Global energy crisis is ‘the mother of all crises’: Turkish energy minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/global-energy-crisis-is-the-mother-of-all-crises-turkish-energy-minister/): Turkiye is a key regional energy hub due to its investments, location and oil reserves, the minister tells Al Jazeera.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel kills hundreds in one day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/lebanon-latest-israel-kills-hundreds-in-one-day/): Israel launches a wave of strikes in Lebanon that has killed hundreds, despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
- [Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/four-die-dozens-rescued-in-attempted-channel-crossing-from-france-to-uk/): Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.
- ['Fingers On Trigger': Iran Says Israeli Attacks On Lebanon Will Render Negotiations Meaningless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/fingers-on-trigger-iran-says-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-will-render-negotiations-meaningless/): President Masoud Pezeshkian also issued a strong warning of support for Lebanon saying Iran will never abandon its Lebanese sisters and brothers.
- [Why Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could cripple US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/why-israels-attacks-on-lebanon-could-cripple-us-iran-ceasefire/): Ceasefire dispute escalates as US and Israel exclude Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
- [Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/funeral-held-for-al-jazeeras-wishah-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-gaza/): More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.
- [Bosnian ball boy who hid Donnarumma’s penalty shootout notes hailed as hero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/bosnian-ball-boy-who-hid-donnarummas-penalty-shootout-notes-hailed-as-hero/): Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper’s notes.
- [From Breakdown To Breakthrough: How China 'Rescued' Failing US-Iran Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/from-breakdown-to-breakthrough-how-china-rescued-failing-us-iran-negotiations/): A surprising diplomatic intervention from Beijing may have successfully pulled both sides back from the brink, paving the way for Saturday’s high-stakes summit in Islamabad
- [Israel Claims Al Jazeera Journalist Killed In Gaza Strike Was 'Hamas Terrorist'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-claims-al-jazeera-journalist-killed-in-gaza-strike-was-hamas-terrorist/): Israel says slain Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Wishah was a Hamas militant, Al Jazeera and RSF condemn his killing as a deliberate attack on journalists in Gaza.
- [Why Munir, Sharif Had No Choice But To Broker US–Iran Peace Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/why-munir-sharif-had-no-choice-but-to-broker-us-iran-peace-deal-exclusive/): From economic pressure to backchannel diplomacy, CNN-News18 decodes how Pakistan was pushed into mediating a fragile truce, and what it gains from it.
- [Djibouti elections: Who’s running against Guelleh and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/djibouti-elections-whos-running-against-guelleh-and-whats-at-stake/): Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.
- [Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trumps-administration-trying-to-sell-war-wins-to-a-sceptical-us-public/): Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public
- [Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/argentina-mps-approve-bill-allowing-mining-in-glaciers/): Thousands of people have demonstrated against the bill, which scientists and activists say threatens water resources.
- [Strait of Hormuz CLOSED Again: Iran Reacts to "US Betrayal" | 'Hundreds Have Been Killed In Lebanon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/strait-of-hormuz-closed-again-iran-reacts-to-us-betrayal-hundreds-have-been-killed-in-lebanon/): | Amid ceasefire breaches talks with US unreasonable, hundreds have been killed in Lebanon: Iran n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['I Killed Them': Gilgo Beach Killer Admits To Brutal Murders Of 8 Women, Faces Life In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/i-killed-them-gilgo-beach-killer-admits-to-brutal-murders-of-8-women-faces-life-in-jail/): Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering eight women near Gilgo Beach, admits luring and strangling victims, will be sentenced in June to life in prison without parole
- [‘Cannot Have Both’: Iran Foreign Minister Warns US To Choose Ceasefire Or War Over Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/cannot-have-both-iran-foreign-minister-warns-us-to-choose-ceasefire-or-war-over-lebanon/): The remarks followed Israel’s announcement of its largest wave of attacks across Lebanon since launching a new military operation in early March.
- [Could The Iran War Hurt Trump's 'America First' Promise & Cost Republicans In The Midterms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/could-the-iran-war-hurt-trumps-america-first-promise-cost-republicans-in-the-midterms/): One of the starkest warning signs for Republicans is the steady erosion of Trump’s approval ratings
- [Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa prompt status quo fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/record-animal-sacrifice-attempts-at-al-aqsa-prompt-status-quo-fears/): Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque mark unprecedented escalation since 1967.
- [Ukraine’s veterans’ theatre turns war wounds into catharsis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/ukraines-veterans-theatre-turns-war-wounds-into-catharsis/): Wounded soldiers, wives and widows workshop ideas and stage plays in Kyiv, bringing the audience to tears.
- [Can global supply chains recover from the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/can-global-supply-chains-recover-from-the-iran-war/): Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.
- [The war on Iran: Nobody won, everyone paid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/the-war-on-iran-nobody-won-everyone-paid/): The US-Israeli campaign has failed to achieve its goals. Iran has been badly hit, and the Gulf is paying the bill too.
- [Several people reported killed in fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/several-people-reported-killed-in-fresh-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon/): Lebanon bears the brunt and US-Iran truce at risk as Israel claims killing of a close aide to Hezbollah’s leader.
- [‘Violation of Ceasefire’ Hezbollah Fires Rockets as Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kill Over 250 | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/violation-of-ceasefire-hezbollah-fires-rockets-as-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-kill-over-250-4k/): The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, has launched its first attack on Israel since the US and Iran agreed to a 14-day ceasefire. The group said early on April 9 that it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to what it insists are Israeli “ceasefire violations.” “In response to the enemy’s violation,” Hezbollah targeted […]
- [IDF Releases Visuals Of Major Operations In Lebanon, As Israeli Paratroopers Strike Key Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/idf-releases-visuals-of-major-operations-in-lebanon-as-israeli-paratroopers-strike-key-targets/): | IDF releases visuals of major operations in Lebanon, as Israeli paratroopers strike key targets n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['Not A Privilege To Be Granted By Iran': Why Singapore Won't Negotiate Hormuz Passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/not-a-privilege-to-be-granted-by-iran-why-singapore-wont-negotiate-hormuz-passage/): Singapore rejects negotiating or paying Iran for ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing UNCLOS transit rights and warning of risks to global trade routes and norms
- [Inside Islamabad Lockdown: Vance, Asim Munir Lead Quiet Push To Save Iran Ceasefire | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/inside-islamabad-lockdown-vance-asim-munir-lead-quiet-push-to-save-iran-ceasefire-exclusive/): The government has reportedly booked the entire Serena Hotel in Islamabad for visiting delegations, asking existing guests to vacate as security arrangements tighten across city
- [Iran Warns Of Ceasefire Exit If Israel Continues Lebanon Strikes: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-warns-of-ceasefire-exit-if-israel-continues-lebanon-strikes-report/): Iran may quit its ceasefire with the US if Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue, after Israels largest assault yet, over 1530 killed and 4812 injured in Lebanon.
- [ISIS-Inspired Plot Foiled: Pakistani National Admits Plan To Target Brooklyn Jewish Centre | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/isis-inspired-plot-foiled-pakistani-national-admits-plan-to-target-brooklyn-jewish-centre-exclusive/): Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, the accused, admitted to planning an assault on a Chabad House in Brooklyn using AR-style rifles, timed around the anniversary of the October 7 attacks
- [Eritrea’s AFCON place in doubt after players disappear in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/eritreas-afcon-place-in-doubt-after-players-disappear-in-south-africa/): Seven of the 10 players that travelled from Eritrea didn’t return home after their 4-1 win over Eswatini on March 31.
- [Iran has been bloodied, but it is winning against the US-Israel axis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-has-been-bloodied-but-it-is-winning-against-the-us-israel-axis/): The US and Israel thought they could decimate Iran. But Iran’s survival – despite massive human costs – is a victory.
- [Thousands of Palestinians pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel’s 40-day ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/thousands-of-palestinians-pray-at-al-aqsa-mosque-after-israels-40-day-ban/): Around 3,000 worshippers held morning prayers at Al-Aqsa after Israel lifted restrictions.
- [Fury wants boxing clash with Joshua after comeback fight against Makhmudov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/fury-wants-boxing-clash-with-joshua-after-comeback-fight-against-makhmudov/): Fury, who returns to the ring against Makhmudov on Saturday, says he wants to face his compatriot Joshua next.
- [US Dictated Pak’s Ceasefire Note, So Why Is Vance Making U-Turn On Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-dictated-paks-ceasefire-note-so-why-is-vance-making-u-turn-on-lebanon/): US approved Pakistans ceasefire post with Iran, but VP Vance says deal excludes Lebanon, contradicting Shehbaz Sharif as Israel resumes strikes there
- [Israel Claims Killing Of Hezbollah Chief Na’im Qassem In Beirut Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-claims-killing-of-hezbollah-chief-naim-qassem-in-beirut-operation/): Israel’s military said it killed Hezbollah chief Na’im Qassem in a strike in Beirut and targeted multiple weapons sites in southern Lebanon.
- [The Masters: Golf’s segregated past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/the-masters-golfs-segregated-past/): The Masters has a complicated segregated past, which include the PGA’s “Caucasian-only clause”
- [Trump says US forces to stay near Iran, ready for ‘next conquest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-says-us-forces-to-stay-near-iran-ready-for-next-conquest/): US threats against Iran and ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon cast doubt on fragile ceasefire efforts.
- [What Is Carbon Fibre Bomb? Blackout Weapon US Used In Iraq That North Korea Now Claims To Have](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/what-is-carbon-fibre-bomb-blackout-weapon-us-used-in-iraq-that-north-korea-now-claims-to-have/): A carbon-fibre bomb- also called a graphite bomb or blackout bomb- is not designed to kill or destroy buildings.
- ['Ceasefire Best Possible Outcome': UK, France Call For Lebanon's Inclusion In US-Iran Truce Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/ceasefire-best-possible-outcome-uk-france-call-for-lebanons-inclusion-in-us-iran-truce-deal/): After Trump announced a US Iran ceasefire, Israel launched major strikes in Lebanon, killing about 250, France and the UK now urge including Lebanon in the ceasefire deal
- [Energy Security in Focus? S Jaishankar, Hardeep Puri Head To UAE And Qatar Amid West Asia Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/energy-security-in-focus-s-jaishankar-hardeep-puri-head-to-uae-and-qatar-amid-west-asia-crisis/): The development comes against the backdrop of the West Asia conflict, which led to mounting concerns over the disruption of global energy supplies.
- [Video Shows Beirut Engulfed In Smoke As Israeli Strikes Follow US-Iran Ceasefire | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/video-shows-beirut-engulfed-in-smoke-as-israeli-strikes-follow-us-iran-ceasefire-watch/): Israeli strikes hit over 100 Hezbollah targets in Beirut and across Lebanon, killing up to 254 and injuring hundreds.
- [Owner To Management: 5 Things About Islamabad’s Serena Hotel That Will Host Iran-US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/owner-to-management-5-things-about-islamabads-serena-hotel-that-will-host-iran-us-talks/): Serena Hotel’s layout, including its Presidential Suites and executive lounges, is tailored for high-level meetings and confidential discussions.
- [White House Pushed Pakistan For Weeks To Persuade Iranian Authorities For Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/white-house-pushed-pakistan-for-weeks-to-persuade-iranian-authorities-for-ceasefire-deal/): US quietly used Pakistan to broker a two week Iran ceasefire to reopen Hormuz, Trump halted planned strikes, talks will be held in Islamabad amid IRGC splits and regional attacks
- [Can New Oil Pipelines, Alternative Routes Make Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant? Reality Check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/can-new-oil-pipelines-alternative-routes-make-strait-of-hormuz-irrelevant-reality-check/): Hormuz may become less central to Iranian strategy, but it is far from irrelevant to the global economy
- [Iran war day 41: What’s happening in Lebanon, Middle East and beyond?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-war-day-41-whats-happening-in-lebanon-middle-east-and-beyond/): Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.
- [UK’s Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ into 10 Downing Street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/uks-mandelson-tried-to-get-epsteins-goddaughter-into-10-downing-street/): UK’s Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
- [Three life terms for Kashmir’s Aasiya Andrabi fit India’s ‘broader pattern’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/three-life-terms-for-kashmirs-aasiya-andrabi-fit-indias-broader-pattern/): Legal experts say the 64-year-old grandmother’s harsh conviction is mainly based on offensive speech-making.
- [12 Ships Per Day, Toll Charges In Crypto: How Iran Plans To Gatekeep Hormuz After Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/12-ships-per-day-toll-charges-in-crypto-how-iran-plans-to-gatekeep-hormuz-after-ceasefire/): The developments have raised concerns among Gulf nations and global energy markets, as nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes through the strait.
- [Pakistan Declares Two-Day Holiday In Islamabad Ahead Of High-Stakes US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/pakistan-declares-two-day-holiday-in-islamabad-ahead-of-high-stakes-us-iran-talks/): Pakistan has declared a two-day holiday in Islamabad ahead of high-level US-Iran talks scheduled in the capital, as part of heightened security and logistical preparations
- [Disgruntled Over Low Pay, Employee Sets $156M Warehouse On Fire, Frightening Video Emerges | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/disgruntled-over-low-pay-employee-sets-156m-warehouse-on-fire-frightening-video-emerges-watch/): Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, allegedly filmed his own arson spree, shouting about low wages as he set fire to the massive 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Ontario
- [Trump Says NATO 'Wasn’t There' During Iran Crisis, Floats Possible US Exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-says-nato-wasnt-there-during-iran-crisis-floats-possible-us-exit/): Trump said NATO “wasn’t there” for the US during the Iran crisis and again referenced Greenland in a strongly worded social media post.
- [Man rescued after two weeks trapped in collapsed Mexico mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/man-rescued-after-two-weeks-trapped-in-collapsed-mexico-mine/): A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers.
- [For Gulf states, Hormuz uncertainty casts shadow over fragile US-Iran truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/for-gulf-states-hormuz-uncertainty-casts-shadow-over-fragile-us-iran-truce/): Experts say Gulf states wary US could agree to deal giving Iran leverage over strategic energy waterway.
- [Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘Draft’ Tweet Sparks Controversy Amid Iran War Crisis | The Hard Facts | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/shehbaz-sharifs-draft-tweet-sparks-controversy-amid-iran-war-crisis-the-hard-facts-news18/): A major controversy erupts after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted a now-edited “draft” tweet during the height of the Iran war crisis. The post quickly went viral, raising questions over its origin and intent, and triggering online debate about Pakistan’s diplomatic stance. Critics and social media users have accused the leadership of mishandling communication […]
- [Pakistan Media Floats Nobel Peace Prize Idea For Sharif, Asim Munir Over Role In US-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/pakistan-media-floats-nobel-peace-prize-idea-for-sharif-asim-munir-over-role-in-us-iran-ceasefire/): Pakistani media has claimed the country’s mediation between the US and Iran helped avert a major war, suggesting the effort could merit consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- [Trump slams NATO over Iran after meeting Rutte, renews Greenland threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-slams-nato-over-iran-after-meeting-rutte-renews-greenland-threat/): US president meets NATO chief, expresses disappointment over member states failing to back war on Iran.
- [Trump Weighs Pullback From NATO, Plans To Shift US Troops From ‘Unhelpful’ Allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-weighs-pullback-from-nato-plans-to-shift-us-troops-from-unhelpful-allies/): The developments come a day after the US and Iran agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire, even as divisions within NATO over the conflict continue to surface.
- [US To Auto-Register Eligible Young Men In Military Draft Database By End Of 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-to-auto-register-eligible-young-men-in-military-draft-database-by-end-of-2026/): US has not conducted a military draft since the Vietnam War era and automatic registration does not itself mean a draft is imminent.
- ['Not A Credible Player': Israeli Envoy Casts Doubt On Pakistan's Role In Mediation Between US-Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/not-a-credible-player-israeli-envoy-casts-doubt-on-pakistans-role-in-mediation-between-us-iran/): Israels ambassador to India Reuven Azar says Pakistan is not a credible mediator between the United States and Iran despite US choosing to use its facilitation
- [Trump Says US Military Assets To Stay Around Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Is Reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-says-us-military-assets-to-stay-around-iran-until-real-agreement-is-reached/): Trump says US military will stay near Iran during ceasefire until a real agreement is fully implemented, warns of larger action if Iran violates nuclear and Hormuz terms
- ['Legitimate Misunderstanding': JD Vance Says Iran Wrong To Assume Ceasefire Extends To Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/legitimate-misunderstanding-jd-vance-says-iran-wrong-to-assume-ceasefire-extends-to-lebanon/): JD Vance said the agreement is limited to Iran, the United States and its allies- including Israel and Gulf states.
- [White House Pre-Approved Shehbaz Sharif's Ceasefire Post Before It Went Public: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/white-house-pre-approved-shehbaz-sharifs-ceasefire-post-before-it-went-public-report/): The statement was approved by the White House before it was posted, indicating that diplomatic efforts were more advanced behind the scenes.
- [13-year-old girl captures terrifying moment Israel bombed Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/13-year-old-girl-captures-terrifying-moment-israel-bombed-beirut/): A 13-year-old girl on Snapchat captured the moment Israel began its assault on Beirut.
- [JD Vance Says Iran Sent 3 Versions Of 10-Point Proposal, One ‘Written By ChatGPT’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/jd-vance-says-iran-sent-3-versions-of-10-point-proposal-one-written-by-chatgpt/): US Vice President JD Vance says only a second Iran 10 point proposal is guiding US talks, dismisses other drafts as unserious amid uncertain ceasefire negotiations
- ['Not Part Of Deal': World Reacts Sharply To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon After US-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/not-part-of-deal-world-reacts-sharply-to-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-after-us-iran-ceasefire/): Global leaders condemn new Israeli strikes on Lebanon as a US Iran ceasefire begins, Trump says Lebanon is outside the truce, Pakistan disputes this, IRGC warns of retaliation
- [US-Iran Ceasefire Under Strain: Did Pakistan’s Mediation Trigger Confusion Over Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-iran-ceasefire-under-strain-did-pakistans-mediation-trigger-confusion-over-lebanon/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said Lebanon was part of the deal, but the US and Israel denied it as strikes followed within hours, raising questions over what was actually agreed.
- [Israel Opposed US-Iran Ceasefire Deal, Favoured More Military Pressure On Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-opposed-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-favoured-more-military-pressure-on-tehran/): Israel opposed reaching a ceasefire deal with Iran, believing further military action could weaken Tehran’s leadership, some reports have claimed.
- [Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/turkish-convoy-condemns-lawless-aggression-of-the-us-and-israel/): Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.
- [Oil Rebounds As Iran-US Rift Over Ceasefire Raises Market Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/oil-rebounds-as-iran-us-rift-over-ceasefire-raises-market-concerns/): Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday alleged that Washington had breached the ceasefire terms
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Ceasefire Hangs By Thread Amid Israeli Attacks On Lebanon, Hormuz Shut Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-israel-iran-war-news-today-live-updates-ceasefire-hangs-by-thread-amid-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-hormuz-shut-again/): US Israel Iran War Latest News, Ceasefire Updates Today: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 182.
- ['Planned A Mass Shooting': Pakistani Man Charged With Plotting To Attack Jewish Centre In US Pleads Guilty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/planned-a-mass-shooting-pakistani-man-charged-with-plotting-to-attack-jewish-centre-in-us-pleads-guilty/): Pakistani man Muhammad Shahzeb Khan pleads guilty in US court to ISIS inspired plot for mass shooting at Brooklyn Jewish center, planned for Oct 7 attack anniversary
- [Iran Announces Alternate Transit Routes For Strait Of Hormuz After Closure Over Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-announces-alternate-transit-routes-for-strait-of-hormuz-after-closure-over-israel-strikes/): Iran has announced alternative navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz to help ships avoid possible sea mines, as part of a temporary two-week ceasefire.
- ['Defeat From Jaws Of Victory'? Why A US-Iran War With No Winners Is Hurting Netanyahu The Most](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/defeat-from-jaws-of-victory-why-a-us-iran-war-with-no-winners-is-hurting-netanyahu-the-most/): The US-Iran ceasefire may have prevented a wider regional war, but it has come at a political cost for Benjamin Netanyahu
- [Protesters outside Israeli embassy in London condemn assault on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/protesters-outside-israeli-embassy-in-london-condemn-assault-on-lebanon/): Protesters have blocked roads outside the Israeli embassy in London, condemning Israel’s violent strikes on Lebanon.
- [Iran war live: Lebanon mourns as Israel raids shake Trump, Tehran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-war-live-lebanon-mourns-as-israel-raids-shake-trump-tehran-ceasefire/): UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel’s attacks on Lebanon as ‘horrific’ coming so soon after ceasefire.
- [US VP JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-vp-jd-vance-says-lebanon-is-not-part-of-the-us-iran-ceasefire/): US Vice President JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire.
- [‘Israel must be restrained for US-Iran ceasefire to hold’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-must-be-restrained-for-us-iran-ceasefire-to-hold/): Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent had warned Israel could ‘sabotage’ the US-Iran ceasefire.
- [‘Sky Full Of Stars’: NASA Shares ‘Breathtaking’ View Of Milky Way Taken By Artemis II Crew](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/sky-full-of-stars-nasa-shares-breathtaking-view-of-milky-way-taken-by-artemis-ii-crew/): In the image, countless stars sparkle sharply due to the absence of Earth’s atmosphere.
- [Donald Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs On Countries Supplying Iran With Weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/donald-trump-threatens-50-tariffs-on-countries-supplying-iran-with-weapons/): While he did not name specific countries, the warning appeared directed at China and Russia, both of which have been accused by Washington of supporting Iran’s defence sector.
- [Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/prosecutors-move-to-subpoena-tiger-woods-prescription-drug-records/): Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida last week after rolling his SUV.
- [JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/jd-vance-says-iran-would-be-dumb-to-let-talks-collapse-over-lebanon/): The US vice president says Iran had a ‘legitimate misunderstanding’ about Lebanon’s inclusion in this week’s ceasefire.
- [Americans question Trump’s instinct on Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/americans-question-trumps-instinct-on-iran-war/): Americans are split on whether to trust Donald Trump’s instinct-driven approach to the Iran conflict.
- [Woman given 15 years for role supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/woman-given-15-years-for-role-supplying-drugs-linked-to-matthew-perry-death/): Drug dealer who supplied dose that eventually led to Perry’s death in 2023 pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts.
- [Trump To Discuss Possible NATO Exit At Meeting With Alliance Chief Rutte: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/trump-to-discuss-possible-nato-exit-at-meeting-with-alliance-chief-rutte-white-house/): Trump may discuss possible US exit from NATO with alliance chief Rutte, amid frustration over allies’ Iran war response.
- [US Pushed Pakistan To Broker Iran Ceasefire Before Deadline Amid Oil Price Fears: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/08/us-pushed-pakistan-to-broker-iran-ceasefire-before-deadline-amid-oil-price-fears-report/): The report posed questions about Pakistan’s diplomatic stance as it suggests that Islamabad was not a neutral broker but rather a convenient channel for Washington.
- [US Navy's $200 Million Surveillance Drone Vanishes Over Strait of Hormuz After Declaring Emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-navys-200-million-surveillance-drone-vanishes-over-strait-of-hormuz-after-declaring-emergency/): The drone had completed approximately three hours of surveillance over the Persian Gulf and the strait and appeared to be returning to its home base.
- [Betting On War? White House Warns Staff Against Insider Trading Amid Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/betting-on-war-white-house-warns-staff-against-insider-trading-amid-iran-conflict/): The White House warned the internal staff against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing betting platforms.
- [Did China Just Enter Trump's Good Books With Its Iran Move?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/did-china-just-enter-trumps-good-books-with-its-iran-move/): China quietly nudged Iran toward talks, earning goodwill from Trump. Ahead of a key summit, Beijing has turned crisis diplomacy into leverage in its broader rivalry with the US.
- ['Iran Acted As Catalyst': China’s Cross-Border Payment Sees All-Time High, Yuan Settlements Surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-acted-as-catalyst-chinas-cross-border-payment-sees-all-time-high-yuan-settlements-surge/): Yuan based settlements surge as Middle East tensions rise, Chinas CIPS hits record 1.22 trillion yuan in single day, March daily value up nearly 50 percent from February
- [‘Talks On Hold Till Ceasefire’: Iran Suspends US Negotiations Over Israeli Strikes In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/talks-on-hold-till-ceasefire-iran-suspends-us-negotiations-over-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon/): The development comes hours after Iran denied reports that a negotiating team had reached Islamabad for talks with the US, calling the claims “false.”
- [Energy prices may take ‘months’ to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/energy-prices-may-take-months-to-normalise-despite-ceasefire-analysts/): There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
- [Hormuz Shipping Still At Standstill; What It Will Take To Restart Transit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/hormuz-shipping-still-at-standstill-what-it-will-take-to-restart-transit/): According to the reports, Iran intends to charge ships a transit toll of as much as $2 million per vessel.
- [Pakistan On High Alert For US-Iran Dialogue, Islamabad's 'Red Zone' To Be Sealed During Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/pakistan-on-high-alert-for-us-iran-dialogue-islamabads-red-zone-to-be-sealed-during-talks/): Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-powered meeting to review security, coordination, and hospitality plans for the visiting delegations from US and Iran.
- [Trump’s ‘Two-Week’ Habit: Ceasefire Deadlines And Promises That Never Materialised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trumps-two-week-habit-ceasefire-deadlines-and-promises-that-never-materialised/): The “two weeks” deadline has become a governing instrument- a way to project decisiveness, create negotiating pressure and hold public attention.
- [Beloved Emperor Penguin Declared ‘Endangered’ As Population Drops Sharply, Says IUCN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/beloved-emperor-penguin-declared-endangered-as-population-drops-sharply-says-iucn/): Satellite images indicated a loss of around 10 per cent of the population between 2009 and 2018, equating to more than 20,000 adult penguins, said IUCN in its latest assessment.
- [India Maintains Stance On Free, Safe Passage Through Hormuz As Toll Debate Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/india-maintains-stance-on-free-safe-passage-through-hormuz-as-toll-debate-grows/): India urges free safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz, says no talks with Iran on transit fees, tensions and congestion persist as India bound oil shipments face delays
- [Kuwait blames Iran for drone strike, Iran denies responsibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/kuwait-blames-iran-for-drone-strike-iran-denies-responsibility/): Kuwait is blaming ‘Iran and its proxies’ for a drone attack on Thursday night, while Iran has denied responsibility.
- [Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/palestinian-journalist-describes-losing-prosthetic-eye-in-israeli-prison/): Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
- ['Not Epstein's Victim': Melania Trump Junks Ties To Sex Offender. Internet Revives Throwback Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/not-epsteins-victim-melania-trump-junks-ties-to-sex-offender-internet-revives-throwback-photos/): U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied any connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, asserting she was “never friends” with him.
- [Pakistan's Khawaja Asif Deletes Post Targeting Israel As 'Evil, Cancerous' After Netanyahu's Rebuke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/pakistans-khawaja-asif-deletes-post-targeting-israel-as-evil-cancerous-after-netanyahus-rebuke/): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has deleted the social media post, in which he targeted Israel, calling it “evil and a curse for humanity, and “cancerous.
- [Trump Agreed To Include Lebanon In Ceasefire, Then A Call From Netanyahu Changed Course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trump-agreed-to-include-lebanon-in-ceasefire-then-a-call-from-netanyahu-changed-course/): Trump had been informed that the ceasefire announced on Thursday would apply across the region, including Lebanon
- [Iran-US Ceasefire Talks In Islamabad Live Updates: Nations Set For Talks As Lebanon Remains Sticking Point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-us-ceasefire-talks-in-islamabad-live-updates-nations-set-for-talks-as-lebanon-remains-sticking-point/): Iran US Israel War Ceasefire, Peace Talks In Islamabad Live Updates: Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire earlier this week, but it is already under strain.
- [India, US To Hold Trade Talks After 2 Months: A Look At Timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/india-us-to-hold-trade-talks-after-2-months-a-look-at-timeline/): Indian delegation to visit Washington to revive India US trade deal talks, focusing on tariff cuts, market access, energy and tech imports, and reduced Russian oil purchases
- [White House Warns Staff Against Profiting From Prediction Markets Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/white-house-warns-staff-against-profiting-from-prediction-markets-amid-west-asia-tensions/): White House warned staff against using insider info after unusual oil trades and Iran ceasefire bets, sparking scrutiny of prediction markets and calls to ban war related wagering.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/uk-pm-keir-starmer-visits-gulf-to-shore-up-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire/): As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.
- [Trump Calls Netanyahu With Blunt Message: Be 'Low-Key' On Lebanon As Iran Talks At Stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trump-calls-netanyahu-with-blunt-message-be-low-key-on-lebanon-as-iran-talks-at-stake/): Trump told Netanyahu he understood Israel’s need to defend itself but said it should support the ceasefire by reducing the tempo of its attacks.
- [Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/riot-police-push-back-protesters-demanding-higher-wages-in-venezuela/): Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
- [Shipping in Strait of Hormuz still at a trickle despite US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz-still-at-a-trickle-despite-us-iran-ceasefire/): Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.
- ['Oil Will Flow With Or Without Iran': Trump As Dispute Over Hormuz Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/oil-will-flow-with-or-without-iran-trump-as-dispute-over-hormuz-grows/): In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of failing to uphold commitments under the two-week truce
- ['Lebanon Is Inseparable': Iran's Ghalibaf Warns US, Israel On Ceasefire, Says 'Time Is Running Out'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/lebanon-is-inseparable-irans-ghalibaf-warns-us-israel-on-ceasefire-says-time-is-running-out/): Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf warns US and Israel that time is running out to secure a Lebanon ceasefire, says resistance groups are central and violations will face responses
- ['Riding A Fireball Through Atmosphere Is Profound': Artemis II Crew Braces For Splashdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/riding-a-fireball-through-atmosphere-is-profound-artemis-ii-crew-braces-for-splashdown/): Wiseman said the solar eclipse, watched from deep space, left a physical impression that hadn’t faded.
- [China’s Quiet Role In Iran-US Talks Pays Off, Builds ‘Diplomatic Capital’ With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/chinas-quiet-role-in-iran-us-talks-pays-off-builds-diplomatic-capital-with-trump/): China quietly encouraged Iran to accept a two-week ceasefire, helping de-escalate West Asia tensions and gaining diplomatic capital with President Donald Trump
- [Iran Denies Reports Of Negotiating Team Reaching Islamabad, Calls Claims 'False'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-denies-reports-of-negotiating-team-reaching-islamabad-calls-claims-false/): The response came after a report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that an Iranian delegation had entered Islamabad to begin talks with US officials.
- [Did Trump Know Melania Was Going To Speak On Epstein? White House And US President Both Say No](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/did-trump-know-melania-was-going-to-speak-on-epstein-white-house-and-us-president-both-say-no/): Melania Trump read a prepared statement at the White House denying association with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, calling online allegations against her “false and defamatory.”
- ['No Ceasefire In Lebanon': Netanyahu Vows To Strike Hezbollah 'With Full Force'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/no-ceasefire-in-lebanon-netanyahu-vows-to-strike-hezbollah-with-full-force/): The twin announcements- continued military strikes alongside diplomatic talks- came as Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Hezbollah launch sites inside Lebanon.
- [Vikram Misri Meets Marco Rubio In Washington; US State Secretary To Visit India Next Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/vikram-misri-meets-marco-rubio-in-washington-us-state-secretary-to-visit-india-next-month/): During his visit, Vikram Misri met senior US officials and discussed ways to further deepen the defence and trade relations
- [Ship Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Below 10% Of Normal Despite US-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/ship-traffic-through-strait-of-hormuz-below-10-of-normal-despite-us-iran-ceasefire/): Just seven ships passed through the strait in the past 24 hours against a normal daily flow of around 140, according to ship-tracking data.
- [Israel Denounces ‘Mediator’ Pakistan Over Khwaja Asif's Remarks On Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/israel-denounces-mediator-pakistan-over-khwaja-asifs-remarks-on-lebanon/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office responded to Pakistani Minister’s remarks and said that the latter’s “call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous.”
- [Trump Calls Anti-Iran War Commentators 'Nut Jobs', Says Tucker Carlson Chasing 'Cheap Publicity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trump-calls-anti-iran-war-commentators-nut-jobs-says-tucker-carlson-chasing-cheap-publicity/): Trump singled out Tucker Carlson- one of the most-followed independent media voices in America- mocking him for not holding a college degree.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Today LIVE Updates: Kuwait National Guard Site Damaged In Drone Strike Ahead Of US-Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-israel-iran-war-news-today-live-updates-kuwait-national-guard-site-damaged-in-drone-strike-ahead-of-us-iran-peace-talks/): Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Today Live Updates: Kuwait said the attacks undermined recent ceasefire efforts between the United States and Iran.
- [Pentagon And Pope: Why Washington And Vatican Are On A Collision Course Over War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/pentagon-and-pope-why-washington-and-vatican-are-on-a-collision-course-over-war/): At the heart of the dispute is a January meeting between US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby and Cardinal Christophe Pierre.
- ['Time For Congress To Act': Full Text Of Melania Trump's Address Denying Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/time-for-congress-to-act-full-text-of-melania-trumps-address-denying-epstein-links/): Melania Trump says she “never had a relationship” with the disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s the full text of her speech
- [Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-says-we-seek-compensation-not-war/): Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’.
- [Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/ecuador-hikes-tariffs-to-100-percent-in-feud-with-neighbour-colombia/): Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of failing to take ‘effective measures’ against drug trafficking.
- [Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/video-shows-explosion-over-erbil-in-suspected-drone-interception/): Video shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
- [Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-war-live-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-threaten-us-iran-ceasefire-talks/): Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
- [Trump ‘Very Optimistic’ On Iran Peace Deal Despite Fragile Ceasefire: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-very-optimistic-on-iran-peace-deal-despite-fragile-ceasefire-report/): US President Donald Trump noted that if Tehran does not agree to a deal, it is going to be “very painful” for them.
- [Israel, Lebanon Likely To Hold Talks In US Next Week; Mojtaba Khamenei Vows ‘Revenge’ | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-lebanon-likely-to-hold-talks-in-us-next-week-mojtaba-khamenei-vows-revenge-top-points/): Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire to allow for broader talks with Israel.
- [Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/judge-bars-trump-administration-from-nixing-protected-status-for-ethiopians/): Ruling marks legal setback for administration’s efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
- [US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-iran-ceasefire-uncertainty-over-whats-next/): Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
- [Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/police-in-venezuela-block-protesters-calling-for-higher-wages-pensions/): Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
- [‘Better Not Be… Stop Now’: Trump Warns Iran Over Charging Toll On Tankers Crossing Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/better-not-be-stop-now-trump-warns-iran-over-charging-toll-on-tankers-crossing-hormuz/): According to reports, Tehran is planning to charge a toll on all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire.
- [‘Region-Wide Ceasefire Would Hasten His Jailing’: Araghchi Slams Netanyahu Over Corruption Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/region-wide-ceasefire-would-hasten-his-jailing-araghchi-slams-netanyahu-over-corruption-trial/): Iran’s Araghchi says a regional ceasefire including Lebanon would hasten Netanyahu jailing, warns US against letting Israel kill diplomacy as Netanyahu corruption trial resumes.
- [US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-first-lady-melania-trump-denies-connection-to-epstein-in-rare-speech/): Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors’ hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.
- [Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/rafah-crossing-restrictions-derail-palestinian-students-academic-dreams/): A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.
- [Real Madrid vs Girona: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/real-madrid-vs-girona-la-liga-teams-start-kickoff-time-lineups/): Real Madrid’s challenges for Spain’s La Liga and the UEFA Champions League hang in the balance after consecutive losses.
- [Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/melania-trump-denies-relationship-with-jeffrey-epstein/): First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- [CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/caf-president-motsepe-rejects-senegals-corruption-claim-amid-afcon-fallout/): Senegal’s government alleged corruption at African football’s governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco.
- [Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/hospitals-in-beirut-struggle-to-deal-with-casualties-after-israeli-attacks/): Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.
- [Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/democrats-in-us-slam-pam-bondi-for-refusing-to-appear-for-epstein-hearing/): Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
- [‘We Aren't Some Piece Of Ice’: Greenland PM Hits Back At Trump, Calls For NATO Unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/we-arent-some-piece-of-ice-greenland-pm-hits-back-at-trump-calls-for-nato-unity/): Greenland PM Nielsen rejects Trumps insult and control ambitions, urges NATO allies to defend international law as talks with US continue over Arctic security and bases.
- [Iran Enters Peace Talks ‘Defiant’ As Mojtaba Khamenei Calls Ceasefire ‘Not End Of War’ | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-enters-peace-talks-defiant-as-mojtaba-khamenei-calls-ceasefire-not-end-of-war-exclusive/): Mojtaba Khamenei claimed that although Iran did not want a war, he said that it would not give up its rights.
- [Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/saudi-arabia-says-operational-activities-halted-at-several-energy-sites/): Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency.
- [Iran: Strait of Hormuz open with restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-strait-of-hormuz-open-with-restrictions/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz is open but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces.
- [Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/khamenei-says-tehran-astonished-the-world-during-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will ‘demand compensation’ for war damages.
- [Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/gaza-journalists-mourn-al-jazeeras-wishah-killed-by-israel/): Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.
- [Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/netanyahu-no-ceasefire-in-lebanon-israel-open-to-peace-talks/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon
- [US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-justice-department-opens-probe-into-nfl-over-anticompetitive-practices/): The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.
- [‘Lies Need To End Today’: Melania Trump Denies Links To Jeffry Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/lies-need-to-end-today-melania-trump-denies-links-to-jeffry-epstein/): US First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House on Thursday.
- [Russia’s Vladimir Putin Announces 32-Hour 'Easter Truce' With Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/russias-vladimir-putin-announces-32-hour-easter-truce-with-ukraine/): Putin orders 32 hour ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Easter, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, following Zelenskyy’s proposal to pause attacks on energy infrastructure.
- ['Unreliable': Why Iran Is Wary Of Pakistan As Mediator Amid US Negotiations To End Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/unreliable-why-iran-is-wary-of-pakistan-as-mediator-amid-us-negotiations-to-end-conflict/): Sources said Iran views Pakistan as being in a “desperate hurry” to strike international deals solely for its own domestic political survival and immediate economic relief
- [Why is Hezbollah a sticking point in the Iran ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/why-is-hezbollah-a-sticking-point-in-the-iran-ceasefire/): Lebanese armed group is an ally of Tehran but still under attack from Israel.
- [US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-fertility-rate-drops-to-all-time-low-continuing-a-two-decade-decline/): The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
- [Iran's President Joins Public Rally Marking 40 Days Since Khamenei’s Death | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/irans-president-joins-public-rally-marking-40-days-since-khameneis-death-watch/): Iran mourns 40 days since Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in US Israeli strikes. President Pezeshkian leads ceremony in Tehran.
- [Iranian, US Delegations To Meet Pakistani Officials Separately Before Joint Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iranian-us-delegations-to-meet-pakistani-officials-separately-before-joint-talks-exclusive/): A joint meeting between the Iranian and US delegations is expected to take place only after their individual discussions with Islamabad’s representatives.
- [‘Management Will Enter New Phase’: Iran Supreme Leader Signals Big Move For Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/management-will-enter-new-phase-iran-supreme-leader-signals-big-move-for-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after alleged ceasefire violations and Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Khamenei vows retribution, compensation and a new phase of strait management
- [Zohran Mamdani on his first 100 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/zohran-mamdani-on-his-first-100-days/): 100 days in, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a performance review. We asked New Yorkers about his record.
- [Zohran Mamdani on 100 days as New York mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/zohran-mamdani-on-100-days-as-new-york-mayor/): NYC’s mayor reflects on childcare, housing, bigotry, Iran and the future of the Democratic Party.
- [UK says three Russian submarines tracked during ‘covert’ operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/uk-says-three-russian-submarines-tracked-during-covert-operation/): British defence minister says the operation did not find evidence that Russia had damaged undersea infrastructure.
- [‘Not some piece of ice’: Greenland hits back at Trump insult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/not-some-piece-of-ice-greenland-hits-back-at-trump-insult/): PM Nielsen calls Greenland a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, after US president calls it ‘piece of ice’.
- [Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iranians-rally-nationwide-to-honour-late-leader-ali-khamenei/): Thousands gathered across Iran to honor Ali Khamenei, whose assassination marked the start of the US-Israeli attack.
- [Iran says it ‘would be dumb’ for US to let Netanyahu kill diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-says-it-would-be-dumb-for-us-to-let-netanyahu-kill-diplomacy/): In an implicit response to JD Vance, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi warns of the repercussions of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
- [Scale of Beirut destruction revealed after wave of Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/scale-of-beirut-destruction-revealed-after-wave-of-israeli-strikes/): The damage from Israel’s devastating strikes on Beirut on Tuesday is coming into focus now that the smoke has cleared.
- [US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-led-historic-foreign-aid-decline-in-2025-amid-trump-cuts-oecd/): A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.
- [PAF Activates Air Shields As High-Powered US, Iran Delegations Enter Pakistani Airspace In Phases | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/paf-activates-air-shields-as-high-powered-us-iran-delegations-enter-pakistani-airspace-in-phases-exclusive/): Unlike the Iranian delegation, which is expected to land in a single block led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the American delegation is arriving in two-three distinct phases
- [Stage Set For US-Iran Peace Talks In Islamabad, Delegations To Reach Tomorrow | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/stage-set-for-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad-delegations-to-reach-tomorrow-exclusive/): The White House has said that US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to Islamabad “this weekend” for the talks.
- [‘Ali Khamenei Is Born Everywhere’: Indonesian Couple Names Their Baby After Iran’s Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/ali-khamenei-is-born-everywhere-indonesian-couple-names-their-baby-after-irans-leader/): In recognition of the couple’s decision, representatives of the Iranian Cultural Office visited the family and expressed their appreciation by presenting flowers and gifts.
- [Iran Is Resolute In Taking Revenge Of Late Supreme Leader, Martyrs: Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/iran-is-resolute-in-taking-revenge-of-late-supreme-leader-martyrs-mojtaba-khamenei/): Khamenei has not appeared in public, and the message was conveyed only through an official statement, without any direct address or appearance.
- [Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Likely Next Week In Washington, Hezbollah Rejects Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-lebanon-peace-talks-likely-next-week-in-washington-hezbollah-rejects-proposal/): As per the report, the negotiations are expected to take place at the US State Department.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu ready for talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israels-netanyahu-ready-for-talks-with-lebanon-as-soon-as-possible/): Israeli PM says his gov’t ready to enter negotiations on ‘disarming Hezbollah’ and ‘establishing peaceful relations’.
- [IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/imf-warns-of-looming-inflation-crisis-on-back-of-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
- [LA28 Olympics opens ticket sales globally after record local demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/la28-olympics-opens-ticket-sales-globally-after-record-local-demand/): LA28 sold more tickets to the domestic audience than any previous Olympic Games as sales open to rest of the world.
- [Does a US-Iran ceasefire mean the end of the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/does-a-us-iran-ceasefire-mean-the-end-of-the-war/): After a US-Iran ceasefire deal, strikes slow but tensions remain. Will this hold or collapse?
- [Sidon residents recall horror of Israeli strikes after Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/sidon-residents-recall-horror-of-israeli-strikes-after-iran-ceasefire/): Residents in Sidon are surveying the destruction after Israeli strikes flattened a religious complex.
- [US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/us-democrats-warn-trump-that-iran-ceasefire-must-apply-to-lebanon/): Democratic lawmakers tell White House that allowing Israel to continue to bomb Lebanon could reignite the regional war.
- [‘Lucky To Be Alive’: Elderly Indian-Origin Citizens Racially Abused In Melbourne](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/lucky-to-be-alive-elderly-indian-origin-citizens-racially-abused-in-melbourne/): Indian origin seniors in Melbourne allege days of racist abuse, say a woman hurled rubbish then drove at them, injuring a man.
- [A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/a-record-breaking-field-what-to-expect-from-perus-presidential-election/): Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.
- [Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/israel-bombed-gaza-on-36-of-the-past-40-days-while-the-war-raged-in-iran/): Israel killed 107 people, permitted only 8 percent of medical evacuations, and admitted just 20 percent of trucks.
- [India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/indias-assam-and-kerala-states-hold-legislative-assembly-elections/): Voting also held in the federal territory of ​Puducherry, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will vote later this month.
- [What Happens Inside Israel’s Detention System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/what-happens-inside-israels-detention-system/): Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture of Palestinians is part of a wider sy
- [Humanitarian situation in Sudan at ‘catastrophic levels’, says NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/humanitarian-situation-in-sudan-at-catastrophic-levels-says-ngo/): Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis.
- [Trump Asked Netanyahu To Scale Back Attacks On Lebanon For Iran Ceasefire Success: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/trump-asked-netanyahu-to-scale-back-attacks-on-lebanon-for-iran-ceasefire-success-report/): The development came on the same day when Israel launched a fresh attack at Lebanon on Thursday.
- ['Free Of Any Air Threats': Gulf See No Iranian Strikes Since War Began Amid Fragile Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/free-of-any-air-threats-gulf-see-no-iranian-strikes-since-war-began-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): The pause comes amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, raising cautious hopes of a broader de-escalation in the region.
- [Netanyahu Directs Israeli Cabinet To Start Lebanon Talks As Iran Threatens To Exit Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/netanyahu-directs-israeli-cabinet-to-start-lebanon-talks-as-iran-threatens-to-exit-ceasefire/): Netanyahu orders Israel to start direct peace talks with Lebanon focused on disarming Hezbollah, Lebanese President Aoun calls for ceasefire then negotiations.
- [Pakistan To Push For Inclusion Of Lebanon, Yemen During US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/09/pakistan-to-push-for-inclusion-of-lebanon-yemen-during-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-report/): A Pakistani source familiar with the talks said Islamabad is seeking a ceasefire arrangement not only for Iran but also for Lebanon and Yemen.
- [Iranian Delegation Reaches Islamabad, Israel-Lebanon To Hold Peace Talks Next Week | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iranian-delegation-reaches-islamabad-israel-lebanon-to-hold-peace-talks-next-week-top-points/): Despite the temporary truce struck between the foes, deep disagreements remain as to the way forward in talks aimed at transforming the fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.
- [Iran-US Ceasefire Talks In Islamabad LIVE: 70-Member Iranian Delegation Arrives In Pakistan, Trump Says Hormuz Will Open ‘Fairly Soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-us-ceasefire-talks-in-islamabad-live-70-member-iranian-delegation-arrives-in-pakistan-trump-says-hormuz-will-open-fairly-soon/): US-Iran Ceasefire Talks LIVE: The talks come weeks after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a wider conflict, leading to heavy casualties, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/openai-ceo-sam-altmans-home-targeted-in-molotov-cocktail-attack/): Police said the suspect targeted Altman’s San Francisco residence before dawn and fled the scene on foot.
- [Hezbollah rocket attack damages 1,500-year-old Israeli church](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/hezbollah-rocket-attack-damages-1500-year-old-israeli-church/): Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets at northern Israel, damaging a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church in Nahariya.
- [Real Madrid hand Barcelona huge La Liga title chance after draw with Girona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/real-madrid-hand-barcelona-huge-la-liga-title-chance-after-draw-with-girona/): Real Madrid draw means Barcelona can move nine points clear at the top of La Liga if they beat Espanyol on Saturday.
- [Islamabad on lockdown ahead of US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/islamabad-on-lockdown-ahead-of-us-iran-talks/): Islamabad has deployed more than 10,000 military and police personnel as US and Iranian delegations arrive.
- [Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iranian-delegation-arrives-in-islamabad-for-talks-with-us/): A senior Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with US officials.
- [Artemis II Splashdown LIVE Updates: Artemis II Heads Back To Earth For High-Stakes Splashdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-live-updates-artemis-ii-heads-back-to-earth-for-high-stakes-splashdown/): Artemis II Splashdown LIVE Updates: During their journey, the crew travelled thousands of miles past the moon and even witnessed a total solar eclipse from space.
- [Iranian Delegation Arrives In Islamabad For High-Stakes Peace Talks With The US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iranian-delegation-arrives-in-islamabad-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-with-the-us/): Iranian delegation was received by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Army Chief Asim Munir and other high-ranking Pakistani officials.
- [US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-iran-negotiations-in-islamabad-what-to-expect/): US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.
- [Democrat Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential bid, following Trump loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/democrat-kamala-harris-teases-2028-presidential-bid-following-trump-loss/): Formerly the vice president under Biden, Harris mused to Al Sharpton that she knows ‘what it requires’ to be president.
- [NASA’s Artemis II prepares for splashdown on Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/nasas-artemis-ii-prepares-for-splashdown-on-earth/): NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry
- [Why is Hungary’s election so important on the international stage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/why-is-hungarys-election-so-important-on-the-international-stage/): Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
- [Muslims hold first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/muslims-hold-first-friday-prayers-at-al-aqsa-mosque-after-reopening/): Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.
- [‘They're Only Alive To Negotiate’: Trump Warns Iran Ahead Of Peace Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/theyre-only-alive-to-negotiate-trump-warns-iran-ahead-of-peace-talks-in-islamabad/): Earlier on Friday, the US President told The New York Post that American warships were “being loaded with the best ammunition in case talks in Pakistan failed.”
- [‘I Am Thinking About It’: Kamala Harris Signals Another US Presidential Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/i-am-thinking-about-it-kamala-harris-signals-another-us-presidential-run/): Harris, who served as Vice President under Joe Biden from 2020-2024, became the Democratic candidate after Joe Biden stepped aside due to concerns about his health.
- [Can Iran negotiations lead to peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/can-iran-negotiations-lead-to-peace/): Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iran and US diplomats on the hopes for negotiations to end the war in Iran.
- [Who are Peru’s presidential candidates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/who-are-perus-presidential-candidates/): Voters in Peru are heading to the polls to elect a new president and a new congress on Sunday. But who are they?
- [Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-founded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/prince-harry-sued-for-defamation-by-sentebale-charity-he-co-founded/): A spokesperson for Prince Harry said he “categorically” rejects the “offensive and damaging” libel claim.
- [Lebanese, Israeli Envoys To Hold First Call Ahead Of Peace Talks In Washington Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/lebanese-israeli-envoys-to-hold-first-call-ahead-of-peace-talks-in-washington-today/): The phone call would include US envoy to Beirut Michel Issa and is expected to focus on setting the stage for direct negotiations anticipated to begin next week.
- [‘He's A Mob Boss’: Kamala Harris Slams Donald Trump, Says US 'Lost Influence' On Global Stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/hes-a-mob-boss-kamala-harris-slams-donald-trump-says-us-lost-influence-on-global-stage/): Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump a mob boss, says US lost global influence under him, signals she may run for president again in 2028.
- ['By Grace Of Allah': PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls For National Prayer As Pakistan Hosts Historic US-Iran Talks | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/by-grace-of-allah-pm-shehbaz-sharif-calls-for-national-prayer-as-pakistan-hosts-historic-us-iran-talks-exclusive-details/): The PM credited Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir, in halting what he described as a potential ‘Great War’ in West Asia
- [Molotov Cocktail Hurled At OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's House, Suspect Held](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/molotov-cocktail-hurled-at-openai-ceo-sam-altmans-house-suspect-held/): Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home.
- [UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/uk-police-arrest-man-after-four-die-during-channel-crossing-attempt/): The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of ‘endangering another’.
- [New tensions emerge before US-Iran war ceasefire talks in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/new-tensions-emerge-before-us-iran-war-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan/): Iranian official says conditions still not met before talks, as Trump re-ups threat of renewed attacks.
- [‘Can Reopen In Next Two Months’: Trump’s Adviser Hopes For Reconciliation On Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/can-reopen-in-next-two-months-trumps-adviser-hopes-for-reconciliation-on-strait-of-hormuz/): Before the US-Iran war began on February 28, more than 100 commercial vessels, mostly oil tankers, passed through the strait each day, according to Kpler data.
- [Prince Harry Sued For Defamation By His Former Charity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/prince-harry-sued-for-defamation-by-his-former-charity/): Charity Sentebale sues co founder Prince Harry for defamation after public row with chair Sophie Chandauka, regulator found no widespread misconduct.
- [White House Official James Blair Likely To Depart For Trump’s Political Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/white-house-official-james-blair-likely-to-depart-for-trumps-political-operation/): White House deputy chief of staff James Blair may take temporary leave to run Donald Trumps 2026 midterm political operation, chief of staff Susie Wiles told Politico.
- [‘Make Or Break Moment’: Pakistan PM Sharif Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks Deliver Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/make-or-break-moment-pakistan-pm-sharif-hopes-us-iran-peace-talks-deliver-breakthrough/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif further said that Pakistan’s role in hosting the discussions was “not just a proud moment for Pakistan but for the entire Muslim world.”
- [The April 11 Roadmap: Ceasefire On Edge As US-Iran Diplomacy Intensifies In Fortified Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/the-april-11-roadmap-ceasefire-on-edge-as-us-iran-diplomacy-intensifies-in-fortified-islamabad/): The Islamabad Capital Administration has declared April 11 a public holiday in a direct response to the expanding scope of the diplomatic engagement
- [US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-federal-court-hears-new-case-against-trump-tariffs/): The case is to overturn the temporary tariffs that Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier ones.
- [OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/oic-condemns-israeli-approval-of-34-new-west-bank-settlements/): The Palestinian Presidency’s office condemned the plan as a “flagrant violation of international ⁠law”.
- [Is the US-Iran ceasefire already doomed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/is-the-us-iran-ceasefire-already-doomed/): Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.
- [Islamabad Pivot: Why US-Iran Summit Is Shifting From ‘Grand Bargain’ To Staff-Level Groundwork | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/islamabad-pivot-why-us-iran-summit-is-shifting-from-grand-bargain-to-staff-level-groundwork-exclusive/): Pakistani officials, speaking privately, acknowledge that these initial sessions will focus on the mechanical ‘heavy lifting’
- [Pakistan Declares Holiday On April 11 As Islamabad Set To Host US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/pakistan-declares-holiday-on-april-11-as-islamabad-set-to-host-us-iran-talks/): Islamabad declares local holiday on April 11 as it hosts high stakes US-Iran talks. Essential services to remain open.
- [‘Defamed Our Heroes’: Why Israel Removed Spain From Gaza Coordination Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/defamed-our-heroes-why-israel-removed-spain-from-gaza-coordination-headquarters/): Netanyahu removes Spain from Gaza ceasefire coordination center over alleged anti Israel bias, tensions rise as Spain condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
- [Netanyahu removes Spain from Gaza coordination centre over ‘hostility’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/netanyahu-removes-spain-from-gaza-coordination-centre-over-hostility/): Israel’s Netanyahu accused Spain of waging a ‘diplomatic war’ against Israel.
- [Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/israeli-settlers-turn-passover-into-celebration-of-ethnic-cleansing/): Palestinians displaced by settler violence confront loss of community as settlers celebrate their forced expulsions.
- [Starmer and Trump talked military options to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/starmer-and-trump-talked-military-options-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): British PM Starmer said he and US President Donald Trump discussed “military capabilities” to reopen Hormuz.
- [Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts, blasting lava sky-high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/hawaiis-kilauea-erupts-blasting-lava-sky-high/): Lava shot into the air, illuminating the night sky, as Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted.
- [Trump Held 'Tense' Phone Call With Netanyahu Before Israel Announced Ceasefire Talks With Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trump-held-tense-phone-call-with-netanyahu-before-israel-announced-ceasefire-talks-with-lebanon/): Trump had a tense call with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling that without direct talks with Lebanon, the US might unilaterally declare a ceasefire
- ['Loading Up Ships With Best Ammunition': Trump Warns Iran Of Strikes If Islamabad Peace Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/loading-up-ships-with-best-ammunition-trump-warns-iran-of-strikes-if-islamabad-peace-talks-fail/): Trump warned of strong action if ongoing efforts fail to produce an agreement, signalling a hard line ahead of expected talks.
- [Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/potholes-and-progress-mamdani-reflects-on-100-days-as-new-yorks-mayor/): Mamdani’s first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.
- [In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/in-perus-presidential-race-a-pro-trump-frontrunner-sinks-in-final-stretch/): Donald Trump has sought greater influence over Latin America, but in Peru’s election, will a pro-Trump stance pay off?
- [US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad-face-massive-hurdles/): Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Girona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/live-real-madrid-vs-girona-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary as Real look to close on Barcelona.
- [JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/jd-vance-expects-positive-us-iran-war-talks-as-he-departs-for-pakistan/): Vice president says Trump gave ‘pretty clear guidelines’ on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not ‘play’ US.
- ['World's Most Powerful Reset': Trump's Cryptic Post Ahead Of US-Iran Peace Talks In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/worlds-most-powerful-reset-trumps-cryptic-post-ahead-of-us-iran-peace-talks-in-pakistan/): Trump posts cryptic text as JD Vance leads US delegation to Pakistan for talks with Iran, expressing cautious optimism and following Trumps negotiation guidelines.
- ['Intelligence' Under Fire: Did Roger Stone Rescue Tulsi Gabbard From Trump’s 'Cabinet Purge'?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/intelligence-under-fire-did-roger-stone-rescue-tulsi-gabbard-from-trumps-cabinet-purge/): According to reports, the President was ‘incensed’ by Gabbard’s perceived reluctance to fully endorse the administration’s rationale for military action against Iran
- [Lebanon Ceasefire Must Before Start Of Negotidations: Speaker Ghalibaf Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/lebanon-ceasefire-must-before-start-of-negotidations-speaker-ghalibaf-ahead-of-us-iran-peace-talks/): Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf says US Iran talks in Pakistan cannot start until a Lebanon ceasefire is in place and Irans blocked assets are released.
- [Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/pakistan-sets-modest-goal-for-us-iran-summit-a-deal-to-keep-talks-going/): US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptors downed Iran drones in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/zelenskyy-says-ukrainian-interceptors-downed-iran-drones-in-the-middle-east/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy previously announced that 228 Ukrainian experts had been deployed to the region.
- [Inflation rises in US amid Iran war, Hormuz blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/inflation-rises-in-us-amid-iran-war-hormuz-blockade/): Government report shows gasoline going up by 21.2 percent in March as petrol remains above $4 per gallon despite truce.
- [Not A Superpower, But Iran Still Waged Economic Warfare With Just 3 Strategic Moves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/not-a-superpower-but-iran-still-waged-economic-warfare-with-just-3-strategic-moves/): Iran’s 3 tactics in economic warfare with US: What were Tehran’s tactics in the clash with the United States? News18 explains
- [Israel threatens healthcare as it continues to attack Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/israel-threatens-healthcare-as-it-continues-to-attack-lebanon/): Israel threatens healthcare as it continues to attack Lebanon
- [Vance expects ‘positive’ Iran talks as he heads to Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/vance-expects-positive-iran-talks-as-he-heads-to-islamabad/): US VP JD Vance says Trump gave “clear guidelines” for Iran talks in Pakistan and expects “positive” negotiations.
- [Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-splashdown-when-it-lands-risks-and-how-to-watch-live/): The Orion spacecraft will make its return to Earth at 00:07 GMT, splashing down off the San Diego coast.
- [Seoul On Edge Over North Korea’s Missile Threat: Ex-South Korean Deputy NSA | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/seoul-on-edge-over-north-koreas-missile-threat-ex-south-korean-deputy-nsa-exclusive/): During the interview, he also noted that fewer families now have ties across the border, and even the shared language is gradually drifting apart.
- ['Trump Gave Clear Guidelines': Vance-Led Delegation Heads To Pakistan For Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/trump-gave-clear-guidelines-vance-led-delegation-heads-to-pakistan-for-iran-peace-talks/): US Vice President JD Vance leads US delegation to Pakistan to start peace talks with Iran, voices cautious optimism, cites Trumps clear negotiation guidelines.
- [Did China Convince Iran For Peace Talks With US In Pakistan? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/did-china-convince-iran-for-peace-talks-with-us-in-pakistan-exclusive/): It was on China’s assurance that the US conveyed its agreement to the ceasefire through Pakistan to Beijing, said sources
- [‘For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/for-trump-this-is-seen-as-an-unmitigated-failure-this-war/): “For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war,” said Omar Rahman.
- [Liverpool boss Slot says club and fans back him before Anfield protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/liverpool-boss-slot-says-club-and-fans-back-him-before-anfield-protests/): Slot says he feels ‘complete support’ despite mounting pressure after a disastrous season.
- [Egypt and Al-Ahly keeper El-Shenawy banned four games for striking referee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/egypt-and-al-ahly-keeper-el-shenawy-banned-four-games-for-striking-referee/): El-Shenawy was incensed ‌after Al-Ahly’s ​appeal for a penalty following ​a handball in stoppage time was denied.
- [Gaza father searches for his children’s remains in the rubble for years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/gaza-father-searches-for-his-childrens-remains-in-the-rubble-for-years/): A father in the Al Bureij camp in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike but four of his children died.
- [‘Neither war nor peace’: What Gaza looks like six months into ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/neither-war-nor-peace-what-gaza-looks-like-six-months-into-ceasefire/): Following October 2025 agreement, attacks continue, aid is insufficient and regional conflicts deepen instability.
- [Ukraine says Russia suffers record losses of soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/ukraine-says-russia-suffers-record-losses-of-soldiers/): Russian casualties are mounting, recruitment is falling and territorial gains are dwindling.
- [From Breakdown To Breakthrough: China 'Rescued' Failing US-Iran Negotiations | Not Pakistan | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/from-breakdown-to-breakthrough-china-rescued-failing-us-iran-negotiations-not-pakistan-news18/): | Beijing plays key role in nudging Tehran to negotiate, relaying assurances via Washington and Islamabad amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilise tensions -newsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- ['We Are Stuck In Russia': SC Asks Centre To Respond On Plea Of Indians Forced To Fight Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/we-are-stuck-in-russia-sc-asks-centre-to-respond-on-plea-of-indians-forced-to-fight-ukraine-war/): Supreme Court asks Centre to respond within a week to plea for safe return of 26 Indians allegedly forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine war after passports were seized.
- [Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/cuban-president-defiant-despite-trump-pressure-to-resign/): Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.
- [‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/closer-to-a-break-than-ever-can-nato-survive-if-trump-pulls-the-us-out/): The war in Iran has deepened a rift in the transatlantic alliance, raising questions about whether it can endure.
- [Iran Warns Hormuz Will Be “Blocked Forever” For US-Israel, Trump Slams “Very Poor Job” In Strait |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-warns-hormuz-will-be-blocked-forever-for-us-israel-trump-slams-very-poor-job-in-strait-4k/): An Iranian lawmaker has reportedly warned that passage of oil tankers owned by or linked with the US and Israel through Hormuz will be prohibited “forever”. The new warning comes as US President Donald Trump accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the […]
- [Diplomacy Under Fire: Can Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam Secure Peace Deal In US As Israeli Strikes Continue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/diplomacy-under-fire-can-lebanon-pm-nawaf-salam-secure-peace-deal-in-us-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): Israel has reportedly sought a short-term extension from the US to continue its targeted military operations in Lebanon before any formal sit-down begins
- [‘Drunk Posting’?  Pakistan Minister’s Deleted ‘Evil’ Israel Post Raises Questions Amid Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/drunk-posting-pakistan-ministers-deleted-evil-israel-post-raises-questions-amid-peace-talks/): Pakistan hosts US-Iran peace talks: Khawaja Asif had on Thursday called Israel “evil” and a “curse for humanity” for attacking Lebanon amid a US-Iran ceasefire
- [US-Iran Talks: Has Khawaja Asif's 'Burn In Hell' Remark Hurt Pakistan's Role As Mediator?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/us-iran-talks-has-khawaja-asifs-burn-in-hell-remark-hurt-pakistans-role-as-mediator/): Israel’s strong reaction and doubts over neutrality have cast a shadow over Pakistan’s diplomatic moment.
- [China Draws Red Line On Taiwan Independence As Xi Meets Cheng Li-wun: 'Won't Tolerate...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/china-draws-red-line-on-taiwan-independence-as-xi-meets-cheng-li-wun-wont-tolerate/): Xi meets Taiwanese KMT leader, calls both sides ‘one China’ and rejects Taiwan independence, KMT hints at inviting Xi if it wins 2028, visit occurs amid tensions.
- [Draft Tweet To Diplomatic Disaster: How Pakistan’s Desperate Mediation Collapsed Under Its Own Hatred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/draft-tweet-to-diplomatic-disaster-how-pakistans-desperate-mediation-collapsed-under-its-own-hatred/): The blunder not only embarrassed Pakistan but also sowed confusion, undermining the very talks it claimed to champion
- [Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/israel-strikes-residential-areas-destroys-homes-in-southern-lebanon/): Lebanon is seeing not just a displacement crisis but a rapidly developing food security crisis too, says UN.
- [Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/will-israel-and-lebanon-start-ceasefire-talks/): Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade attacks on Friday – although at a reduced pace.
- [Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/taiwan-opposition-leader-calls-for-reconciliation-after-meeting-xi/): KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan’s military build-up.
- [Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/gaza-families-still-unable-to-bury-dead-six-months-into-ceasefire/): About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, believed to be buried under rubble of collapsed buildings during Israel’s war.
- [Torpedo-like object discovered by Indonesian fisherman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/torpedo-like-object-discovered-by-indonesian-fisherman/): A fisherman in Indonesia discovered a torpedo-like object near the Lombok Strait, a waterway between Bali and Lombok.
- [Six months into ‘ceasefire’, Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/six-months-into-ceasefire-gaza-suffers-under-persistent-israeli-attacks/): Gaza’s devastation grows as over 72,000 people killed and 172,000 injured amid Israeli violations of US-brokered truce.
- [Senegal PM labels Trump ‘agent of global destabilisation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/senegal-pm-labels-trump-agent-of-global-destabilisation/): Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.
- [2026 Iran Conflict A Reminder Of 1956 Suez Crisis? 3 Reasons Why It May Be ‘Bad News’ For US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/2026-iran-conflict-a-reminder-of-1956-suez-crisis-3-reasons-why-it-may-be-bad-news-for-us/): What was the Suez crisis of 1956? How does it compare with the 2026 Iran crisis? What does it mean for the US? News18 explains
- [Containers, Barbed Wire Seal Roads As Islamabad Residents Confined To Homes Ahead Of US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/containers-barbed-wire-seal-roads-as-islamabad-residents-confined-to-homes-ahead-of-us-iran-talks/): The report mentioned that areas such as Shah Khalid Colony, Gulzar-e-Quaid, Airport Housing Society and nearby localities saw Wor
- [Iran War Hits Flights Ops In Dubai: Services Curbed Until May 31; India To Face The Brunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-war-hits-flights-ops-in-dubai-services-curbed-until-may-31-india-to-face-the-brunt/): Dubai limits foreign airlines to one daily flight until May 31 amid Iran tensions, Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India face major losses.
- [Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-ceasefire-not-an-off-ramp-for-the-us-but-a-life-saving-ejection-seat/): A Middle Eastern country has for the first time single-handedly checked the war-making capabilities of the US and Israel
- [Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/djibouti-votes-as-long-time-leader-seeks-sixth-presidential-term/): Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.
- [India & Pakistan Follow ‘Blue Book’ For VVIP Security, Is There A Difference? What Is ‘Yellow Book’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/india-pakistan-follow-blue-book-for-vvip-security-is-there-a-difference-what-is-yellow-book/): Pakistan boosts security for US-Iran ceasefire talks: How is India’s ‘Blue Book’ protocol for VVIP security different from Pakistan’s? New Delhi also has ‘Yellow Book’, what is it?
- [‘We Need To Keep Going In Lebanon’: Why Netanyahu Cannot Stop Fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/we-need-to-keep-going-in-lebanon-why-netanyahu-cannot-stop-fighting/): Israel carried out a large-scale strike in Lebanon, targeting around 100 locations within minutes of ceasefire.
- [Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/myanmars-coup-leader-min-aung-hlaing-sworn-in-as-president/): Min Aung Hlaing seeks to ‘enhance’ international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
- [Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-32-hour-orthodox-easter-ceasefire/): Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.
- [From Vance To Araghchi: Who All Are Attending High-Stakes US-Iran Talks In Islamabad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/from-vance-to-araghchi-who-all-are-attending-high-stakes-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad/): Pakistan to host US and Iran officials in Islamabad for key talks on sustaining a fragile West Asia ceasefire and easing tensions.
- ['Something Devastating About To Drop': Why Melania's Epstein Statement Has Washington Spooked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/something-devastating-about-to-drop-why-melanias-epstein-statement-has-washington-spooked/): When the White House announced Melania would make a statement, no one in the briefing room had any idea what it would cover.
- ['Ministers Behaving Irresponsibly': Asim Munir Forces Khwaja Asif To Delete Post On Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/ministers-behaving-irresponsibly-asim-munir-forces-khwaja-asif-to-delete-post-on-israel/): Sources mentioned that Pakistan’s ministers were “behaving irresponsibly,” with Washington increasingly viewing Islamabad as unable to manage its own leadership.
- [Israel-Lebanon Clash: Why Is The Decades-Old Rivalry Casting A Shadow On US-Iran Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/israel-lebanon-clash-why-is-the-decades-old-rivalry-casting-a-shadow-on-us-iran-ceasefire/): Israel Vs Lebanon: Why Are The Two Nations Sworn Enemies? Who Is The Hezbollah? What Is The Palestine Dispute? Is There A Way To Peace? News18 explains
- [Saudi, Kuwait & Bahrain Accuse Iran of Violating Ceasefire, IRGC Calls It ‘Zionist Enemy’s’ Work |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/saudi-kuwait-bahrain-accuse-iran-of-violating-ceasefire-irgc-calls-it-zionist-enemys-work-4k/): Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting the country on April 9 despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. A statement from Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry appeared to cast pressure on the already fragile truce ahead of planned talks on April 10 between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Kuwait’s […]
- [Under Pressure, Pakistan Walks Tightrope In US-Iran Talks Amid China Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/under-pressure-pakistan-walks-tightrope-in-us-iran-talks-amid-china-concerns/): Pakistan cannot afford to sideline China, which has deep strategic and economic stakes in regional stability, particularly in the Gulf.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-42-of-us-israeli-attacks/): A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.
- [Tyson Fury insists he’s ‘still got it’ ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/10/tyson-fury-insists-hes-still-got-it-ahead-of-makhmudov-comeback-fight/): While eyeing a fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury first faces a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun.
- ['Will Be Targeted Within 30 Minutes': Iran Warns US Navy Warships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/will-be-targeted-within-30-minutes-iran-warns-us-navy-warships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz/): US Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with Iran, Tehran called it a ceasefire violation, issued threats via Pakistan as peace talks continue in Islamabad.
- [Machete-wielding man shot by police in New York City Grand Central station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/machete-wielding-man-shot-by-police-in-new-york-city-grand-central-station/): Three elderly victims were wounded at the transit hub, and the alleged attacker is in critical condition, police said.
- [Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/russia-ukraine-orthodox-easter-ceasefire-begins/): Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.
- [Vance, Other US Officials Sit Down For Face-To-Face Talks With Iranian Counterparts In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/vance-other-us-officials-sit-down-for-face-to-face-talks-with-iranian-counterparts-in-pakistan/): The three sides were holding the direct talks in person, marking the first direct talks since 2015, when they reached a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [India, US Air Chiefs Hold High-Level Talks In Arlington To Boost Defence Cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/india-us-air-chiefs-hold-high-level-talks-in-arlington-to-boost-defence-cooperation/): The discussions focused on strengthening joint interoperability, modernisation efforts and future training opportunities between the two air forces.
- [US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-ceasefire-can-pressure-incentives-and-risks-deliver-a-final-deal/): Can US‑Iran ceasefire hold for talks? Vance team, midterm politics, energy risks, Tehran seeks relief.
- [Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/police-begin-arrests-at-uk-protest-against-palestine-action-ban/): Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police.
- [Christians return to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre as Israel eases restriction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/christians-return-to-jerusalems-holy-sepulchre-as-israel-eases-restriction/): Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre.
- [Hungry Fury ‘light and lean’ for heavyweight comeback fight with Makhmudov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/hungry-fury-light-and-lean-for-heavyweight-comeback-fight-with-makhmudov/): Tyson Fury returns lighter than his last ‌fight but still weighs in three pounds heavier than Arslanbek Makhmudov.
- [Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/peru-holds-presidential-election-amid-a-decade-of-political-tumult/): In the span of a decade, Peru has seen nine presidents come and go. How has that affected this year’s presidential race?
- [Mauritius Vows To Reclaim Disputed Chagos Islands As UK Puts Deal On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/mauritius-vows-to-reclaim-disputed-chagos-islands-as-uk-puts-deal-on-hold/): His remarks come after Britain signalled that it may pause plans to return the islands unless it receives support from the United States
- [Is Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif Missing From Iran-US Peace Talks After His ‘Evil’ Israel Post?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/is-pakistan-minister-khawaja-asif-missing-from-iran-us-peace-talks-after-his-evil-israel-post/): US Iran peace talks begin in Islamabad with top Pakistani officials, but Defence Minister Asif is absent after his deleted anti-Israel post draws sharp Israeli and US criticism.
- [Islamabad Talks Begin: US To Cooperate With Iran, Sanction Relief On Cards For Tehran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/islamabad-talks-begin-us-to-cooperate-with-iran-sanction-relief-on-cards-for-tehran-exclusive/): The Iranian delegation decided to begin talks with their US counterparts after meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
- [From Operation Sindoor To JD Vance's Visit: 5 Things To Know About Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/from-operation-sindoor-to-jd-vances-visit-5-things-to-know-about-pakistans-nur-khan-airbase/): US Vice President JD Vance landed at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase, the same base that was struck by Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor last year.
- [Arsenal shocked by Bournemouth, offering Man City Premier League lifeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/arsenal-shocked-by-bournemouth-offering-man-city-premier-league-lifeline/): Arsenal lose 2-1 at home to Bournemouth as Premier League lead remains at 9 points but Man City have two games in hand.
- [Lebanon mourns security forces killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/lebanon-mourns-security-forces-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency killed in an Israeli strike.
- [JD Vance-Led US Delegation, Iran Officials Meet Pakistan PM As Peace Talks Begin In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/jd-vance-led-us-delegation-iran-officials-meet-pakistan-pm-as-peace-talks-begin-in-islamabad/): US-Iran talks began in Islamabad in attempts to reach a deal to end the war in the Gulf, with JD Vance leading the American delegation.
- ['Compassionate, Reliable': Iran Envoy Thanks India As Second Shipment Carrying Medicines To Tehran Dispatched](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/compassionate-reliable-iran-envoy-thanks-india-as-second-shipment-carrying-medicines-to-tehran-dispatched/): This is the second dispatch of donated medical supplies from India to Iran’s Red Crescent Society, showing New Delhi’s ongoing support for the Iranian people during the crisis.
- ['Failing Nation': Trump Mocks Iran As Peace Talks Begin, Says Hormuz Would Reopen Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/failing-nation-trump-mocks-iran-as-peace-talks-begin-says-hormuz-would-reopen-soon/): Trump said Iran remains a “failing nation” but appeared confident that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen in the “not too distant future.”
- [Video: JD Vance meets with Pakistani PM ahead of Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/video-jd-vance-meets-with-pakistani-pm-ahead-of-iran-talks/): US officials have met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of possible talks with Iran.
- [Libya approves first unified budget in more than a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/libya-approves-first-unified-budget-in-more-than-a-decade/): Libya shows it is ‘capable of overcoming its differences’ with rare budget deal, central bank says.
- [Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/al-jazeeras-diplomatic-editor-outlines-key-issues-in-us-iran-talks/): With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.
- [US-Iran talks on ending war begin in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-talks-on-ending-war-begin-in-pakistan/): This is a breaking news story.
- [After Trump's Criticism, UK Likely To Put Chagos Handover Deal In 'Deep Freeze'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/after-trumps-criticism-uk-likely-to-put-chagos-handover-deal-in-deep-freeze/): UK may freeze plan to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Trump opposition, Starmer ties deal to US support, critics attack cost and loss of British control over Diego Garcia.
- [US-Iran Peace Talks: How Pakistan Is Fighting To Save A Summit Hitting The Wall | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-peace-talks-how-pakistan-is-fighting-to-save-a-summit-hitting-the-wall-exclusive-details/): The most significant obstacle remains the fundamental disagreement over Iran’s nuclear programme
- ['Respect Red Lines': Iran Says Talks Could Be Cancelled If US Fails To Meet Preconditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/respect-red-lines-iran-says-talks-could-be-cancelled-if-us-fails-to-meet-preconditions/): Iran and US delegations arrive in Pakistan for Pakistan mediated peace talks after a two week ceasefire, Tehran warns talks may collapse if its demands are not met.
- [Trump Touts US Oil Strength, Says Empty Tankers Heading To Load ‘Best And Sweetest’ Crude](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/trump-touts-us-oil-strength-says-empty-tankers-heading-to-load-best-and-sweetest-crude/): While the US leads in production, countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia hold some of the largest proven oil reserves globally.
- [Pakistan Deploys Forces In Saudi Arabia Under Mutual Defence Agreement. Why Is It Significant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistan-deploys-forces-in-saudi-arabia-under-mutual-defence-agreement-why-is-it-significant/): The defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia commits the countries to treating any act of aggression against them individually as an action against both.
- [Russia, Ukraine Swap Prisoners As Drone Attacks Escalate Ahead Of Easter Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/russia-ukraine-swap-prisoners-as-drone-attacks-escalate-ahead-of-easter-ceasefire/): Russia and Ukraine swap 175 prisoners each via UAE mediation, but trade heavy drone strikes before Orthodox Easter truce.
- [Artemis II crew seen on recovery ship after moon mission return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-crew-seen-on-recovery-ship-after-moon-mission-return/): NASA’s Artemis II astronauts were seen being helped across the deck of a US navy recovery ship.
- [Hungary’s Viktor Orban struggling for political survival ahead of vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/hungarys-viktor-orban-struggling-for-political-survival-ahead-of-vote/): Hungarian prime minister and his Fidesz party ‌face first closely contested polls in Sunday’s parliamentary election.
- [Makeshift Gaza university offers chance to resurrect academic studies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/makeshift-gaza-university-offers-chance-to-resurrect-academic-studies/): Solar-powered halls create academic lifelines for Gaza students battling war’s aftermath and scarce resources.
- [Video: ‘Crucial talks’ says Al Jazeera reporter at US-Iran meeting venue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/video-crucial-talks-says-al-jazeera-reporter-at-us-iran-meeting-venue/): Talks involving officials from Iran and Pakistani mediators have begun in Islamabad.
- [Israel in row with South Korean leader over Palestinian abuse concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israel-in-row-with-south-korean-leader-over-palestinian-abuse-concerns/): South Korea’s president says it’s disappointing Israel does not ‘even once reflect on criticisms from around the world’.
- [We need a regional agreement for the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/we-need-a-regional-agreement-for-the-strait-of-hormuz/): A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact.
- [High-Stakes Bargain: Iran Links Uranium Concessions To Lebanon Guarantees In US Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/high-stakes-bargain-iran-links-uranium-concessions-to-lebanon-guarantees-in-us-talks-exclusive/): Advance teams from Tehran conveyed to the Americans that any progress on nuclear front, particularly uranium enrichment, would hinge on securing firm commitments related to Lebanon
- [Key US-Iran Peace Talks Begins: Timeline Of Their Four Decades Of Enmity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/key-us-iran-peace-talks-begins-timeline-of-their-four-decades-of-enmity/): US and Iran, longtime foes since 1979, hold high level talks in Islamabad to extend a fragile April ceasefire after Khamenei killing and nuclear strikes, truce ends April 22.
- [US Agrees To Unfreeze $6 ​Billion Iranian Assets Ahead Of Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-agrees-to-unfreeze-6-billion-iranian-assets-ahead-of-ceasefire-talks/): $6 billion fund release may be tied to safe passage in Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian source told news agency Reuters.
- ['Vice' & Virtue: JD Vance’s Tricky Choice Between Trump’s 'No Cards' Doctrine And A New War With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/vice-virtue-jd-vances-tricky-choice-between-trumps-no-cards-doctrine-and-a-new-war-with-iran/): The alternative to a negotiated settlement is a return to active US-Iran hostilities, a prospect that polling suggests is toxic to the American public
- [Iran Says Deal Possible If US Focuses On 'America First' Instead Of 'Israel First'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-says-deal-possible-if-us-focuses-on-america-first-instead-of-israel-first/): Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran would scrap any deal and continue fighting if it faced representatives of ‘Israel First’.
- [UK to hold off on deal ceding Chagos Islands amid US opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/uk-to-hold-off-on-deal-ceding-chagos-islands-amid-us-opposition/): A bill laying out plans to return the Indian Ocean archipelago, home to the US-UK Diego Garcia base, has been paused.
- [NASA hails success of Artemis moon mission but says more work to do](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/nasa-hails-success-of-artemis-moon-mission-but-says-more-work-to-do/): Scientists from NASA have hailed the Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the moon as a ‘fantastic feat’.
- [What Is Air Force Two? Inside The US Aircraft That Flew JD Vance To Islamabad For Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/what-is-air-force-two-inside-the-us-aircraft-that-flew-jd-vance-to-islamabad-for-peace-talks/): US Vice President JD Vance flew to Islamabad aboard Air Force Two for high-stakes Iran talks.
- [At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/at-least-seven-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-gaza/): An early-morning strike hits a group of civilians in ​​Bureij camp as drones attack a tent in Khan Younis.
- [What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/whats-at-stake-in-benins-presidential-election/): Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years.
- ['No Money Currently Available': Trump's Gaza Plan Falters As Peace Board Faces Cash Crunch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/no-money-currently-available-trumps-gaza-plan-falters-as-peace-board-faces-cash-crunch/): A source familiar with the matter said Iran conflict has further disrupted funding flows, worsening an already strained situation.
- [Why Did Pakistan’s Asim Munir Receive Iranians In Military Uniform But JD Vance In Suit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/why-did-pakistans-asim-munir-receive-iranians-in-military-uniform-but-jd-vance-in-suit/): When Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir went to Nur Khan airbase to receive U.S. Vice President JD Vance, he was seen wearing a black suit.
- [Who Is Amit Kshatriya? The Indian-American NASA Official Behind Artemis II Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/who-is-amit-kshatriya-the-indian-american-nasa-official-behind-artemis-ii-mission/): In 2021, Amit Kshatriya moved to NASA Headquarters as assistant deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate.
- [Can Pakistan Bridge The US-Iran Divide As Peace Talks Begin Under Media Curbs? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/can-pakistan-bridge-the-us-iran-divide-as-peace-talks-begin-under-media-curbs-exclusive/): Officials on both sides are said to be approaching the talks with an “ambitious but realistic” agenda, aiming for two to three rounds of intensive discussions
- [Saudi Arabia Assures Full Financial Backing To Pakistan Amid $5 Billion Debt Crunch | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/saudi-arabia-assures-full-financial-backing-to-pakistan-amid-5-billion-debt-crunch-exclusive/): Without fresh financial support or rollover arrangements, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to fall to around $11.5 billion.
- [Pakistani Fighter Jets Escort JD Vance As He Arrives In Islamabad For Talks With Iran | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistani-fighter-jets-escort-jd-vance-as-he-arrives-in-islamabad-for-talks-with-iran-video/): U.S. Vice President JD Vance was escorted to Islamabad by multiple Pakistani fighter jets as he arrived in the capital ahead of ceasefire negotiations with Iran.
- [Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-marks-historic-lunar-return-with-pacific-splashdown-success/): The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
- [Video: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/video-vance-arrives-in-pakistan-for-talks-with-iran/): US Vice President JD Vance has landed in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials on a deal to end the war on Iran.
- [Israeli drone attack kills Palestinians near Gaza mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israeli-drone-attack-kills-palestinians-near-gaza-mosque/): An Israeli drone attack near a mosque in central Gaza has killed at least 6 people.
- [Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israel-rejects-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-ahead-of-lebanon-talks-next-week/): Talks due in Washington as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Iran says ceasefire must include them.
- [Israeli Airstrikes Hit Zefta In Southern Lebanon; Videos Show Buildings In Flames](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israeli-airstrikes-hit-zefta-in-southern-lebanon-videos-show-buildings-in-flames/): Israeli strikes hit Zefta and central Beirut, killing at least 182, ceasefire with Iran excludes Lebanon, over 100 Hezbollah targets hit, Iran halts oil tankers in Hormuz.
- [Who Is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? The Man Leading Iran's Delegation In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/who-is-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-the-man-leading-irans-delegation-in-islamabad/): Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has drawn unexpected international attention in recent weeks for his presence on X (formerly Twitter).
- [JD Vance’s High-Stakes Islamabad Visit Sparks A Viral Meme Storm In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/jd-vances-high-stakes-islamabad-visit-sparks-a-viral-meme-storm-in-pakistan/): As US Vice President JD Vance lands in Islamabad for critical negotiations, social media users respond with their signature brand of “meme diplomacy.”
- [Facial Injuries, Possible Leg Damage: Why Mojtaba Khamenei Has Not Appeared In Public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/facial-injuries-possible-leg-damage-why-mojtaba-khamenei-has-not-appeared-in-public/): Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly badly wounded from a February airstrike, has not appeared publicly, fueling doubts over his health and leadership
- [Djibouti’s President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/djiboutis-president-guelleh-wins-sixth-straight-term-in-office/): The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
- [Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/chelsea-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
- [Caught In The Middle: How Vance Became Trump's Key Man To End A War He Always Criticised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/caught-in-the-middle-how-vance-became-trumps-key-man-to-end-a-war-he-always-criticised/): VP JD Vance, once anti intervention, now leads Trump administration peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, a high risk mission that could end the tension in West Asia
- [US Intel Flags Possible China Arms Shipment To Iran Amid Ceasefire Negotiations, Beijing Denies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-intel-flags-possible-china-arms-shipment-to-iran-amid-ceasefire-negotiations-beijing-denies/): US intel says China may secretly send shoulder fired air defence systems to Iran via third countries, Beijing denies arming any side while pursuing indirect support.
- [US Soldiers Who Survived Kuwait Attack Dispute Pentagon's Account, Call It 'Falsity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-soldiers-who-survived-kuwait-attack-dispute-pentagons-account-call-it-falsity/): US soldiers in Kuwait dispute the Pentagon over a deadly Iranian drone attack, say their unit was not fortified or prepared, contradicting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths account
- [Netanyahu Seeks To Delay Corruption Trial Testimony Again, Cites 'Classified Security Reasons'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/netanyahu-seeks-to-delay-corruption-trial-testimony-again-cites-classified-security-reasons/): The trial had been set to resume on Sunday- the first session since Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its war with Iran, following ceasefire announcement.
- [Iran Still Holds Thousands Of Missiles, Can Retrieve Launchers: US Intel Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-still-holds-thousands-of-missiles-can-retrieve-launchers-us-intel-warns/): US intel says Iran retains thousands of ballistic missiles and key underground sites despite heavy strikes, as Islamabad talks begin and Washington pushes for a Hormuz ceasefire.
- [US Lost At Least 39 Aircraft During ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Against Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-lost-at-least-39-aircraft-during-operation-epic-fury-against-iran-report/): The majority of the losses were from the US drone fleet, which accounted for over 60% of the total attrition.
- [Pakistan ambassador speaks to Al Jazeera on eve of US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistan-ambassador-speaks-to-al-jazeera-on-eve-of-us-iran-talks/): Pakistan’s ambassador to the US said weeks of intense diplomatic efforts have led to a shared commitment from all sides.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 43 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-43-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): Senior Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the United States.
- [Peace Talks Or War Prep? Trump Deploys More US Forces To West Asia Ahead Of Islamabad Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/peace-talks-or-war-prep-trump-deploys-more-us-forces-to-west-asia-ahead-of-islamabad-meet/): US and Iran prepare for high stakes Islamabad talks as US boosts Middle East forces above 50000, Trump warns military action remains possible if diplomacy fails.
- [Lebanon Ceasefire, Asset Release: Iran Says US Accepted 2 Preconditions Ahead Of Islamabad Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/lebanon-ceasefire-asset-release-iran-says-us-accepted-2-preconditions-ahead-of-islamabad-talks/): US accepts Irans preconditions for Islamabad talks, agreeing to a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets, as both sides prepare to discuss nukes and Strait of Hormuz
- [Iran Sees JD Vance As One Of The Most 'Anti-War' Figures | What Made Tehran Choose US VP For Talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-sees-jd-vance-as-one-of-the-most-anti-war-figures-what-made-tehran-choose-us-vp-for-talks/): As the world awaits the much-anticipated talks leaders in Tehran appear to have got their wish of having Vance at the negotiating table.
- [Israel's New Iran Playbook: Why Neyanyahu No Longer Wants A Quick Victory In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israels-new-iran-playbook-why-neyanyahu-no-longer-wants-a-quick-victory-in-tehran/): Israel’s strategy is about long-term containment through pressure, deterrence, and readiness to strike again, even if that means living with a prolonged, unstable standoff
- [First Indirect, Then Direct Talks: How Diplomacy Is Taking Shape Between US, Iran In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/first-indirect-then-direct-talks-how-diplomacy-is-taking-shape-between-us-iran-in-islamabad/): Pakistan hosts indirect Iran US talks in Islamabad to extend a fragile ceasefire after recent strikes and Hormuz tensions, delegations stay apart as mistrust and disputes persist
- [Pakistan’s prime minister calls US-Iran talks ‘make or break’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistans-prime-minister-calls-us-iran-talks-make-or-break/): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad as “make or break”.
- [In Iran Talks, JD Vance Faces A ‘Super Bowl’ Moment In A War He Can’t Fully Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/in-iran-talks-jd-vance-faces-a-super-bowl-moment-in-a-war-he-cant-fully-control/): Success in the talks could elevate the US Vice-President’s standing as a serious foreign policy actor; failure could reinforce concerns about inexperience
- [Massive Blast At Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Hub After Iranian Strike, First Footage Out | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/massive-blast-at-qatars-ras-laffan-gas-hub-after-iranian-strike-first-footage-out-watch/): Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks on Qatar, damaging Ras Laffan gas hub and military sites, Qatar rejects Irans claims, India issues safety advisory for its citizens
- [Hormuz Unlikely To Reopen Easily? Trump 'Skeptical' Over US-Iran Peace Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/hormuz-unlikely-to-reopen-easily-trump-skeptical-over-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad/): US Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for US-Iran talks on West Asia ceasefire; Iran sets tough conditions; risks to Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets remain high.
- [‘My Companions’: Iran Speaker Carries Minab Victims’ Images On Flight To Islamabad For US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/my-companions-iran-speaker-carries-minab-victims-images-on-flight-to-islamabad-for-us-talks/): The attack, which reportedly killed at least 165 people and injured dozens more, has emerged as a key reference point in Iran’s messaging ahead of the negotiations.
- [Amid Ceasefire Talks, Tehran Demands Hormuz Transit Fee Be Paid In Iranian Currency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/amid-ceasefire-talks-tehran-demands-hormuz-transit-fee-be-paid-in-iranian-currency/): Iran in talks in Islamabad demands Strait of Hormuz transit fees in Iranian rial, seeks ship permits and aims to bypass dollar systems to bolster its war hit economy
- [Can Iran's 'Pragmatic Hardliner' Ghalibaf Strike A Deal With US? A Look At Key Challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/can-irans-pragmatic-hardliner-ghalibaf-strike-a-deal-with-us-a-look-at-key-challenges/): The stage is set, carpets are rolled out, and preparations are in full swing as the much-anticipated ceasefire talks between the US and Iran are scheduled to be held in Islamabad.
- [Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘soon’ as US, Iran head to talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-to-reopen-soon-as-us-iran-head-to-talks/): Trump says Washington will not accept Iran’s imposition of a de facto toll booth system in the critical waterway.
- [Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after moon mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-astronauts-journey-back-to-earth-after-moon-mission/): NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
- [Artemis II Crew To Face Space Suit Obstacle Course Hours After Splashdown: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-crew-to-face-space-suit-obstacle-course-hours-after-splashdown-what-is-it/): Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen will be moved from recovery operations into a rapid sequence of medical and research evaluations.
- [Will Netanyahu Halt Hezbollah Attacks? US, Lebanon Urge Israel To Pause Strikes Before Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/will-netanyahu-halt-hezbollah-attacks-us-lebanon-urge-israel-to-pause-strikes-before-talks/): US and Lebanon urge Israel to pause strikes on Hezbollah before talks, Netanyahu weighs brief halt as US mediated negotiations with Lebanon and Iran intensify.
- [Iran Can't Locate Its Own Mines In Strait Of Hormuz, Hampering Reopening Amid Peace Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-cant-locate-its-own-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-hampering-reopening-amid-peace-talks-report/): The disclosure helps explain why Tehran has been slow to comply with US President Donald Trump’s demands to restore shipping through the strait.
- [‘Goodwill, But No Trust’: Iran’s Flags US Distrust Ahead Of Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/goodwill-but-no-trust-irans-flags-us-distrust-ahead-of-talks-in-islamabad/): he warned that Tehran would rely on its own capabilities to secure its interests if Washington treats the negotiations as a “show” or a “deception operation.”
- [With Artemis II Complete, What Comes Next For NASA's Moon Programme?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/with-artemis-ii-complete-what-comes-next-for-nasas-moon-programme/): While robots prepare the ground, NASA is simultaneously pushing toward its next crewed milestone: Artemis III, currently targeted for 2027.
- [What Trump Wants From Iran Ahead Of Peace Talks In Pakistan: 'No Nuclear Weapons'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/what-trump-wants-from-iran-ahead-of-peace-talks-in-pakistan-no-nuclear-weapons/): Trump says Iran renouncing nuclear weapons is key to peace talks in Pakistan, VP JD Vance leads US delegation, negotiations enter decisive phase
- [It’s A Splashdown: NASA Shares Video Of Artemis II Crew Returning Home | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/its-a-splashdown-nasa-shares-video-of-artemis-ii-crew-returning-home-watch/): The video shows the capsule descending under three massive main parachutes before gently touching down in the Pacific Ocean.
- ['Hidden Connections': Who Is Amanda Ungaro And Why Is She Threatening To 'Expose' Melania Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/hidden-connections-who-is-amanda-ungaro-and-why-is-she-threatening-to-expose-melania-trump/): Amanda Ungaro is a Brazilian model, reportedly the former partner of Paolo Zampolli- a modelling agent and Trump ally.
- [Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/moment-artemis-ii-splashes-down-after-moon-mission/): NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
- [Trump Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open 'Fairly Soon', Vows To Do So ‘With Or Without’ Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-to-open-fairly-soon-vows-to-do-so-with-or-without-iran/): When asked what a satisfactory peace agreement would require, Trump said bluntly, “No nuclear weapon. That’s 99 percent of it.”
- [Trump Wishes Vance Luck For Islamabad Talks, Declares Iran 'Militarily Defeated'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/trump-wishes-vance-luck-for-islamabad-talks-declares-iran-militarily-defeated/): Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One, Trump offered a blunt assessment of where things stood with Tehran.
- ['We're Going To Open Up Gulf With Or Without A Deal': Trump On Islamabad Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/were-going-to-open-up-gulf-with-or-without-a-deal-trump-on-islamabad-peace-talks/): The US President said that the process was expected to move quickly but left the door open to more forceful action if it did not.
- [Colombia responds to Ecuador’s tariff hike with 100-percent import tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/colombia-responds-to-ecuadors-tariff-hike-with-100-percent-import-tax/): The tit-for-tat tariff increase comes amid cross-border tension over illicit drugs and fate of politician Jorge Glas.
- [Brazil announces US partnership to intercept weapons, drug trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/brazil-announces-us-partnership-to-intercept-weapons-drug-trafficking/): President Lula’s government said it has seized 1,168 illicit arms imported from the US in the last 12 months alone.
- [Israeli strike on government building kills Lebanese officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israeli-strike-on-government-building-kills-lebanese-officers/): Israeli air strike on a government building in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh kills at least 13.
- [Iran war live: US negotiators due to arrive in Pakistan for ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks/): Lebanese Health Ministry says people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 1,953 with 6,303 wounded.
- [Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return to Earth after lunar mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-splashdown-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-lunar-mission/): Artemis II crew landed in the Pacific Ocean under parachutes after a high-speed re-entry that tested its heat shield.
- [Decoding Iran Speaker Ghalibaf’s Statement After Peace Talks With US In Pakistan: Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/decoding-iran-speaker-ghalibafs-statement-after-peace-talks-with-us-in-pakistan-exclusive/): US Vice President JD Vance announced that the talks failed to reach a deal to end the six-week-old war
- [USS Gerald Ford, World’s Most Expensive Warship & Trump’s Favourite, On Record-Breaking Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/uss-gerald-ford-worlds-most-expensive-warship-trumps-favourite-on-record-breaking-trip/): USS Gerald Ford deployment surpasses 280 days: US aircraft carrier is a centerpiece of Trump’s strategy, specifically as a tool for projecting power during combat ops against Iran
- [US-Iran ceasefire talks: What are the key sticking points?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-iran-ceasefire-talks-what-are-the-key-sticking-points/): Talks between Iran and the US expose deep divisions, prolonging uncertainty during a two-week ceasefire.
- [Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/ukraine-and-russia-accuse-each-other-of-breaching-easter-ceasefire/): The warring sides trade barbs over truce as Kremlin says Russia will not extend it unless Kyiv agrees to its terms.
- [Lessons from the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/lessons-from-the-iran-war/): The past month and a half have shown that the nature of modern warfare is shifting.
- [Explaining Benin’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/explaining-benins-presidential-election/): Benin is voting for its next president. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris is in Cotonou, explaining what’s at stake.
- [Palestinians condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s Ben-Gvir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/palestinians-condemn-storming-of-al-aqsa-mosque-by-israels-ben-gvir/): Israel’s far-right security minister storms mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians.
- ['About To Drop My Salary Expectations’: US Graduates Face Worst Entry-Level Job Market Since Covid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/about-to-drop-my-salary-expectations-us-graduates-face-worst-entry-level-job-market-since-covid/): Gillian Frost, a 22-year-old student at Smith College in Massachusetts, has been searching for a job since last year.
- [US ‘Destroyed’ Iran’s Navy, Then How Is It Still Controlling Hormuz? Tehran’s ‘2 Navies’ Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-destroyed-irans-navy-then-how-is-it-still-controlling-hormuz-tehrans-2-navies-explained/): Iran’s ‘Two Navies’ and which one controls Strait of Hormuz, explained
- [When Would Oil Exports Resume If US-Iran Ceasefire Takes Place? Iranian Minister Shares Update](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/when-would-oil-exports-resume-if-us-iran-ceasefire-takes-place-iranian-minister-shares-update/): Iran’s Deputy Minister of Oil shared an update after the failure of talks with the US in Islamabad, which has raised concerns over global energy prices and damage to shipping.
- [Putin Says Russia Ready To Mediate US-Iran Negotiations After Islamabad Talks Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/putin-says-russia-ready-to-mediate-us-iran-negotiations-after-islamabad-talks-collapse/): US and Iranian negotiators failed to come to an agreement on ending the war after 21 hours of high-level talks in Islamabad, although the two-week ceasefire holds.
- [Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/who-is-running-us-foreign-policy-varsha-gandikota-and-jeremy-scahill/): Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks journalist Jeremy Scahill who will benefit from the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/live-chelsea-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Chelsea host City at Stamford Bridge.
- ['Blinded By Hatred': Turkey's President Threatens To Invade Israel As War Of Words Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/blinded-by-hatred-turkeys-president-threatens-to-invade-israel-as-war-of-words-escalates/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Netanyahu of being “blinded by blood and hatred” and threatened to attack Israel.
- [‘No US-Iran War Till April 21’: Pakistan The Guarantor Amid Ceasefire, Talks? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/no-us-iran-war-till-april-21-pakistan-the-guarantor-amid-ceasefire-talks-exclusive/): According to sources, the US peace proposal remains on the table, while awaiting Iran’s formal response
- [Mark Carney Says Canada To End '70 Cents Of Every Dollar To US' Defence Spending Model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/mark-carney-says-canada-to-end-70-cents-of-every-dollar-to-us-defence-spending-model/): Carney said his government would focus on boosting domestic production and creating jobs by prioritising Canadian suppliers.
- [Ghalibaf Blames US For Failed Pakistan Talks, Says Washington 'Unable To Win Iran's Trust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/ghalibaf-blames-us-for-failed-pakistan-talks-says-washington-unable-to-win-irans-trust/): Ghalibaf, who took part in the Islamabad discussions, said the US had failed to build confidence with Tehran despite what he described as constructive Iranian proposals.
- [Saudi Pipeline Cutting Reliance On Hormuz Restored To Full Capacity After Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/saudi-pipeline-cutting-reliance-on-hormuz-restored-to-full-capacity-after-iran-strikes/): Saudi Arabia restores full oil pumping via East West pipeline after Iranian attacks, recovers 300,000 bpd at Manifa, works to add 300,000 bpd at Khurais.
- [Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/benin-holds-presidential-election-amid-deteriorating-security-situation/): Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address.
- [Israeli army raids across the occupied West Bank overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/israeli-army-raids-across-the-occupied-west-bank-overnight/): Israeli army raids across the occupied West Bank overnight
- [Hormuz Or Nuclear Program? The US Demand That Derailed Talks With Iran & What Next | 10 Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/hormuz-or-nuclear-program-the-us-demand-that-derailed-talks-with-iran-what-next-10-points/): US-Iran talks in Pakistan in 10 FAQs: According to Iranian media, a deal could not be reached as US demands on enriched uranium and control over the Hormuz Strait were very strict
- [‘Blockade Blocks, Cannot Open Strait’: Iran’s Swipe At Trump’s Naval Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/blockade-blocks-cannot-open-strait-irans-swipe-at-trumps-naval-threat/): Iran rejects US demands in failed talks, keeps Strait of Hormuz closed, responds to Trump military threats by urging openness and flexibility in negotiations.
- [More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/more-than-500-people-arrested-at-london-rally-for-palestine-action/): Protest organisers accuse UK government of complicity in Gaza genocide as arrests made at Trafalgar Square rally.
- [Legendary Indian Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/legendary-indian-bollywood-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-aged-92/): Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.
- [Saudi Arabia says key oil pipeline back to full capacity after attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/saudi-arabia-says-key-oil-pipeline-back-to-full-capacity-after-attacks/): The Ministry of Energy says the East-West pipeline is back to pumping about 7 million barrels per day.
- [Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta becomes first woman manager of men’s team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/union-berlins-marie-louise-eta-becomes-first-woman-manager-of-mens-team/): Berlin’s Eta becomes first female head coach of a top-tier European club after her appointment by the Bundesliga side.
- [Iran’s Hidden Billions Are Routed Through Hong Kong: Decoding The 4 Key Mechanisms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/irans-hidden-billions-are-routed-through-hong-kong-decoding-the-4-key-mechanisms/): How Hong Kong powers Iran’s shadow banking, hidden oil billions: Hong Kong’s role in facilitating these hidden financial flows relies on several key mechanisms, News18 explains.
- [Deported migrants arrive in Costa Rica from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/deported-migrants-arrive-in-costa-rica-from-the-us/): Costa Rica has received 25 people deported by the US as the first wave of an agreement between the two countries.
- [Teen sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in 19.67 seconds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/teen-sprint-star-gout-powers-to-200m-win-in-19-67-seconds/): Gout Gout breaks the under-20 world record for 200m, while also making him faster than Usain Bolt at the same age.
- [Swami Vivekananda's Life-Size Statue Installed At Westlake Square In Seattle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/swami-vivekanandas-life-size-statue-installed-at-westlake-square-in-seattle/): Seattle unveils life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda, the first US city government monument, gifted by ICCR to deepen India-US cultural ties
- [$1 Billion Or A Bride? Uganda’s ‘Twitter General’ Issues Bizarre 30-Day Ultimatum To Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/1-billion-or-a-bride-ugandas-twitter-general-issues-bizarre-30-day-ultimatum-to-turkey/): After offering 100 cows for Italy’s PM, Uganda’s army chief targets Turkey with a billion-dollar demand and a request for its “most beautiful woman.”
- [Coachella Concert Horror As Lighting Fixture Falls On Crowd, One Woman Injured: 'Blood All Over'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/coachella-concert-horror-as-lighting-fixture-falls-on-crowd-one-woman-injured-blood-all-over/): An energy-packed evening at the Coachella music festival quickly turned into chaos after a lighting fixture fell into the crowd, leaving a woman injured.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 44 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-44-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without a deal, with each side blaming the other for the failure.
- [What happened in 40 days of war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/what-happened-in-40-days-of-war-on-iran/): Who got hit in the war on Iran? The attacks, the damage and the people caught in between.
- [If Life Is Ever Found On Venus, Chances Are High It Might Have Been Sent From Earth | Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/if-life-is-ever-found-on-venus-chances-are-high-it-might-have-been-sent-from-earth-heres-how/): Study suggests ancient Earth impacts may have sent microbes to Venus, with its temperate cloud layers seen as a possible habitat, but no evidence of life is confirmed
- [Backed By Trump, Linked To Russia: Viktor Orbán Battles To Stay In Power As Hungary Votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/backed-by-trump-linked-to-russia-viktor-orban-battles-to-stay-in-power-as-hungary-votes/): The election is being closely watched by the US, the EU and Russia. In a strong show of support, JD Vance travelled to Budapest.
- [Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil’s World Cup squad: Ancelotti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/neymar-has-to-prove-his-fitness-for-brazils-world-cup-squad-ancelotti/): Brazil’s coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
- ['Naked, Malnourished': French Boy Found Locked In Father's Van Since 2024; Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/naked-malnourished-french-boy-found-locked-in-fathers-van-since-2024-rescued/): A French boy was rescued after nearly two years locked in father’s van. He was found malnourished and unable to walk.
- [US-Iran Talks On Pause-And-Response Phase, Tehran Weighs Final Offer: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-iran-talks-on-pause-and-response-phase-tehran-weighs-final-offer-sources/): US-Iran talks in Islamabad have entered a “pause and response” phase, with Tehran reviewing Washington’s final proposal.
- [Vance Leaves, Questions Remain: What Now For Iran-US War Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/vance-leaves-questions-remain-what-now-for-iran-us-war-negotiations/): The future of Strait of Hormuz is now a central issue in US-Iran war negotiations. The closure of the strait became an issue only after the war began.
- [Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/hungarians-vote-as-pm-orban-faces-toughest-election-challenge-in-years/): The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year hold on power.
- [UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/ufc-327-ulberg-wins-light-heavyweight-belt-with-knockout-in-front-of-trump/): Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.
- ['Will Continue To Facilitate Dialogue Between US, Iran': Pakistan Urges Both Sides To Uphold Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/will-continue-to-facilitate-dialogue-between-us-iran-pakistan-urges-both-sides-to-uphold-ceasefire/): Pakistan will continue to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran, said Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, after talks between the two nations hit a deadlock. 
- [‘Not Over Yet’: US Expert Says Iran War Diplomacy Likely To Continue Despite Islamabad Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/not-over-yet-us-expert-says-iran-war-diplomacy-likely-to-continue-despite-islamabad-deadlock/): Foreign expert say the United States is keen to secure a deal, partly due to domestic political pressures. An agreement could offer Washington a way to step back from the conflict.
- [Back To 'Stone Age'? Trump Signals Naval Blockade, Military Action In Iran As Peace Talks Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/back-to-stone-age-trump-signals-naval-blockade-military-action-in-iran-as-peace-talks-collapse/): Hours after US VP JD Vance announced the peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran had collapsed, President Trump gave a strong hint about what his next step would be.
- [Why did US-Iran talks end without an agreement in Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/why-did-us-iran-talks-end-without-an-agreement-in-pakistan/): Despite high-level talks for the first time in years, the US and Iran couldn’t reach agreement on terms to end the war.
- [Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/oil-tankers-exit-strait-of-hormuz-amid-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire/): Three supertankers laden with oil exit waterway amid global energy crunch, shipping data shows.
- [Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/musician-performs-inside-melting-glacier-to-highlight-climate-crisis/): Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.
- [US and Iran fail to reach peace deal after marathon talks in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-and-iran-fail-to-reach-peace-deal-after-marathon-talks-in-pakistan/): Vice President JD Vance says Iran chose not to accept US terms, while Iran says it did not expect deal in first meeting.
- [Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire after talks end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/pakistan-urges-us-and-iran-to-uphold-ceasefire-after-talks-end/): Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has insisted the US and Iran must uphold their ceasefire agreement.
- [30 Killed In Stampede At Haiti’s Historic Laferriere Citadel, Death Toll May Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/30-killed-in-stampede-at-haitis-historic-laferriere-citadel-death-toll-may-rise/): At least 30 died in a stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferriere during annual celebration, rain and heavy congestion blamed.
- [New Jersey Shooting: 1 Dead, Several Injured At Chick-fil-A Outlet | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/new-jersey-shooting-1-dead-several-injured-at-chick-fil-a-outlet-video/): One person was killed and several injured in a mass shooting inside a Chick fil A on Route 22 in Union Township New Jersey, police are investigating the attack
- [‘We Win Regardless Of Peace Talks Outcome’: Trump Downplays Stakes Of US-Iran Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/we-win-regardless-of-peace-talks-outcome-trump-downplays-stakes-of-us-iran-negotiations/): Trump says US will win regardless of Iran talks outcome, stresses energy strength; Vance reports no breakthrough in Islamabad.
- [US-Iran Talks Fallout: The 'Nightmare Scenario' For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-iran-talks-fallout-the-nightmare-scenario-for-pakistan/): ​Pakistan is caught between the United States, upon whom it depends for financial aid and security ties, and Iran, a neighbor whose conflict could set Pakistan back by decades.
- ['A Big No': Iran Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US Demands, Halts Plans For New Negotiation Round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/a-big-no-iran-slams-unreasonable-us-demands-halts-plans-for-new-negotiation-round/): The main sticking points in the US-Iran negotiations are the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear rights. These issues have emerged as central to the deadlock.
- [Iran Calls Diplomacy 'A Sacred Jihad', Signals Zero-Trust Approach After US Talks End Without Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-calls-diplomacy-a-sacred-jihad-signals-zero-trust-approach-after-us-talks-end-without-deal/): Iran has framed diplomacy as a “sacred jihad,” signalling a hardline stance as US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough but with agreement to continue negotiations.
- [Iran must not be allowed charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz, UN watchdog says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-must-not-be-allowed-charge-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-un-watchdog-says/): In interview with Al Jazeera, International Maritime Organisation chief says world should reject tolls in waterway.
- [US delegation leaves Pakistan without reaching Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-delegation-leaves-pakistan-without-reaching-iran-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran.
- [Watch JD Vance’s full remarks after US-Iran talks end without deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/watch-jd-vances-full-remarks-after-us-iran-talks-end-without-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’.
- ['Hitler Of Our Time': Turkey's Fresh Barb At Netanyahu After His Remarks Against President Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/hitler-of-our-time-turkeys-fresh-barb-at-netanyahu-after-his-remarks-against-president-erdogan/): The Turkish Foreign Ministry described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the “Hitler of our time”, claiming his objective is to “sabotage the ongoing peace negotiations”
- [France Moves Away From US Tech, Drops Windows, Turns To Linux For Public Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/france-moves-away-from-us-tech-drops-windows-turns-to-linux-for-public-administration/): No clear timeline has been announced for the transition. The rollout is expected to begin with systems used by the government’s digital agency, DINUM.
- [Iran Threatens ‘Severe’ Action As US Warships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Talks Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-threatens-severe-action-as-us-warships-transit-strait-of-hormuz-amid-talks-deadlock/): As per reports, around 100 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past month, with several negotiating toll payments to Iran.
- ['Gave Iran Final And Best Offer, Returning Without A Deal': Vance's Full Statement On Failed Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/gave-iran-final-and-best-offer-returning-without-a-deal-vances-full-statement-on-failed-talks/): U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday that Washington and Tehran failed to reach an agreement after intense talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- [US Needs 'An Affirmative Commitment' On Nuclear Weapons: Why Talks With Iran Failed After 21 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-needs-an-affirmative-commitment-on-nuclear-weapons-why-talks-with-iran-failed-after-21-hours/): Talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad failed after Tehran refused to commit to abandoning nuclear weapons capability, a key American red line, Vice President JD Vance said.
- [Netanyahu next to Middle East map: ‘We strangled them and have more to do’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/netanyahu-next-to-middle-east-map-we-strangled-them-and-have-more-to-do/): Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us’.
- [Trump Warns China Over Possible Arms Shipment To Iran: 'Going To Have Big Problems'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-warns-china-over-possible-arms-shipment-to-iran-going-to-have-big-problems/): Trump warned China would face “big problems” if it supplies weapons to Iran, responding to reports that Beijing may deliver air defence systems including MANPADs.
- [Iran-US War Ceasefire Talks In Islamabad LIVE: No 'Satisfactory' Deal Reached Yet, Says Vance After Islamabad Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-us-war-ceasefire-talks-in-islamabad-live-no-satisfactory-deal-reached-yet-says-vance-after-islamabad-peace-talks/): Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire, Peace Talks In Islamabad Live Updates: High-level talks involving Vance and Araqchi lasted two hours before a break.
- [Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Situation With His UAE Counterpart In First Gulf Visit Since Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/jaishankar-discusses-west-asia-situation-with-his-uae-counterpart-in-first-gulf-visit-since-iran-war/): Throughout the period of West Asia conflict, India and the UAE remained in close contact.
- ['Bad News': JD Vance Says No Agreement Reached As Iran Rejected US Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/bad-news-jd-vance-says-no-agreement-reached-as-iran-rejected-us-terms/): US Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal, JD Vance says Iran rejected US terms, no agreement acceptable to both sides, calling outcome worse for Iran than for the US
- [Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/palestinians-appalled-as-israel-approves-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are terrified they will lose their land.
- [Iran war live: Historic face-to-face talks with US continue in Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-war-live-historic-face-to-face-talks-with-us-continue-in-islamabad/): Iran and US continue direct talks in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.
- [Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/israel-reprimands-spanish-diplomat-over-detonation-of-netanyahu-effigy/): Israel says it has reprimanded Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.
- [US President Trump says US ‘wins’ regardless of how Iran talks go](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-president-trump-says-us-wins-regardless-of-how-iran-talks-go/): US President Donald Trump says ‘we win regardless of what happens’ in Iran talks.
- [Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback, then calls out Joshua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/fury-beats-makhmudov-in-heavyweight-boxing-comeback-then-calls-out-joshua/): Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous points decision as he makes his heavyweight comeback.
- [Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/has-israeli-society-become-conditioned-to-permanent-war/): Opinion polls indicate opposition to ending war against Iran.
- [Iraqi parliament elects new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iraqi-parliament-elects-new-president/): Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
- [Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pope-leo-urges-world-leaders-to-reject-war-and-negotiate-peace/): Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.
- [“Diplomacy is not an event, it’s a process, it takes time.”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/diplomacy-is-not-an-event-its-a-process-it-takes-time/): Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic.
- [Texts, Testimony & Turmoil: California Governor Candidate Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Assault Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/texts-testimony-turmoil-california-governor-candidate-eric-swalwell-faces-sexual-assault-probe/): Swalwell has vehemently denied all accusations of sexual assault, labelling them ‘flat false’ and ‘absolutely baseless’
- [Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistan-sends-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia-amid-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire/): Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks.
- [US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-says-two-naval-ships-transited-strait-of-hormuz-for-mine-clearing/): Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.
- [Iran’s deputy FM says Tehran has ‘upper hand’ in talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/irans-deputy-fm-says-tehran-has-upper-hand-in-talks-with-us/): Iran’s Gharibabadi says Tehran has entered negotiations from a position of strength and the war on Iran has failed.
- [Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/families-gather-to-mourn-victims-of-deadly-shooting-in-afghanistan/): Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-18-people-across-southern-lebanon/): Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
- [Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/israeli-settlers-kill-palestinian-during-raid-on-occupied-west-bank-village/): The raid comes just days after Israel approved 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank.
- [US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-appeals-court-extends-deadline-to-halt-white-house-ballroom-construction/): Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.
- [Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/barcelona-move-9-clear-of-real-madrid-with-derby-win-as-la-liga-title-nears/): Barcelona clinch derby with 4-1 win against cross-city rivals Espanyol to move 9 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.
- [55-Year-Old Spiritual Leader Beaten To Death In Bangladesh, Shrine Set On Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/55-year-old-spiritual-leader-beaten-to-death-in-bangladesh-shrine-set-on-fire/): Mob kills spiritual leader Shamim Reza in Bangladesh after old video with alleged anti-Islam remarks resurfaces, shrine burned, police deploy forces amid rising religious violence.
- [Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/gaza-families-mourn-loved-ones-killed-in-overnight-israeli-air-strikes/): Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.
- [LIVE: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – heavyweight boxing match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/live-tyson-fury-vs-arslanbek-makhmudov-heavyweight-boxing-match/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary from the main card as Fury fights Makhmudov in London.
- [Iranian rabbi describes Israel’s destruction of a Tehran synagogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iranian-rabbi-describes-israels-destruction-of-a-tehran-synagogue/): Iranian rabbi describes how he was informed that one of Tehran’s few synagogues had been destroyed in an Israel strike.
- ['Iran's Leadership Is Dead': Trump Says US 'Clearing' Hormuz After Two Warships Cross Waterway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/irans-leadership-is-dead-trump-says-us-clearing-hormuz-after-two-warships-cross-waterway/): Trump asserted that Iran was “losing big” and the US military had destroyed 28 mine-laying vessels in an attempt to “clear” the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Pakistan’s 'Mind Game': How Saudi Pact Warning Pulled Iran Back To Talks With US | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/pakistans-mind-game-how-saudi-pact-warning-pulled-iran-back-to-talks-with-us-exclusive/): Intelligence officials suggest that while the ‘Saudi card’ worked to save the Saturday sessions, it has also heightened the long-term mistrust between Islamabad and Tehran
- [US-Iran Talks In Islamabad At 'Stalemate' Over Control Of State Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-talks-in-islamabad-at-stalemate-over-control-of-state-of-hormuz-report/): Iran has refused options for “joint control” of the strait, despite the meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- [US Warships Kick Off De-Mining Operation In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/us-warships-kick-off-de-mining-operation-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper also said efforts are underway to make the route safe again.
- [Saudi, Qatar Assure Pakistan Of $5 Billion Amid Debt Repayment Obligations To UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/saudi-qatar-assure-pakistan-of-5-billion-amid-debt-repayment-obligations-to-uae/): Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledge $5 billion to support Pakistans weak reserves as it repays $3.5 billion to UAE, amid Middle East tensions and domestic criticism of UAE.
- [Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/strait-of-hormuz-leverage-looms-over-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad/): US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/iraq-parliament-elects-kurdish-politician-nizar-amedi-as-president/): New president pledges ‘Iraq First’ after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
- [Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/ceasefire-brings-some-relief-for-iranians-but-economic-outlook-remains-grim/): Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
- [Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/11/vigil-held-in-madrid-for-victims-of-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon/): Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
- [Trapped Miner Survives Without Food, Water For 14 Days Before Being Rescued In Heart-Stopping Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trapped-miner-survives-without-food-water-for-14-days-before-being-rescued-in-heart-stopping-video/): In a feat of human endurance that has stunned the world, a trapped miner has been pulled from the depths after surviving 14 days in total darkness
- [The Proposed ‘Gamechanger’: How Russia Plotted A Fake Orban Assassination To Tilt Hungary's Polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/the-proposed-gamechanger-how-russia-plotted-a-fake-orban-assassination-to-tilt-hungarys-polls/): Report says Russian SVR planned fake Orban assassination to sway Hungary vote, Orban lost to Peter Magyar, EU curbs intel sharing with Hungary over Russia ties
- ['Anything JD Vance Touches Dies': Viktor Orban's Defeat In Hungary Triggers Brutal Meme Fest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/anything-jd-vance-touches-dies-viktor-orbans-defeat-in-hungary-triggers-brutal-meme-fest/): US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Budapest was widely seen as an American attempt to influence the election in favour of Trump ally Viktor Orban.
- [What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-iran-is-saying-about-us-plan-to-blockade-ports/): Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”.
- [Protesters rally in Paris against ‘liberty-killing’ anti-Semitism bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/protesters-rally-in-paris-against-liberty-killing-anti-semitism-bill/): Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to oppose a proposed law aimed at combating ‘renewed forms’ of anti-Semitism.
- [Pope Leo Says He'll Continue To Speak Against War After Trump's Rare Direct Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-says-hell-continue-to-speak-against-war-after-trumps-rare-direct-attack/): Trump launched a rare and highly personal attack on Pope Leo XIV over his criticism of the American campaign in Iran and Venezuela, calling him “weak” and “terrible”.
- [Iran’s Cultural Landmarks Damaged In US-Israeli Strikes: What Was Hit, Where, And Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/irans-cultural-landmarks-damaged-in-us-israeli-strikes-what-was-hit-where-and-why/): UNESCO has documented damage to at least four historic locations following strikes carried out in early March
- [Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/why-oil-prices-arent-what-you-think-and-what-it-means-for-global-supply/): Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
- [Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/australia-appoints-female-army-chief-for-the-first-time-in-history/): Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
- [Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/ghanaian-footballer-dominic-frimpong-killed-in-armed-attack-on-team-bus/): Berekum Chelsea’s Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team travelling home.
- [Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran’s bombing, with my cat for company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/refugee-in-my-own-city-surviving-tehrans-bombing-with-my-cat-for-company/): Amid relentless bombings, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
- [Cuba sent doctors. Washington sent a destroyer.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/cuba-sent-doctors-washington-sent-a-destroyer/): The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.
- [Pakistan Ramps Up Saudi, Turkey Outreach After US-Iran Talks Stall In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pakistan-ramps-up-saudi-turkey-outreach-after-us-iran-talks-stall-in-islamabad/): Pakistan is stepping up diplomatic outreach after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, with Shehbaz Sharif expected to visit Saudi Arabia
- [How Energy Shock From West Asia War Opens Door For China’s Tech Dominance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/how-energy-shock-from-west-asia-war-opens-door-for-chinas-tech-dominance/): The Iran conflict has hastened the transition from fossil fuels to renewable power, bringing several countries closer to Chinese technology.
- [Who is Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/who-is-israels-us-envoy-leading-talks-with-lebanon/): Israel’s envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-45-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
- [Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pope-leo-heads-to-algeria-as-he-starts-four-country-africa-tour/): The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
- [Celebrations in Hungary after Orban ousted in landmark election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/celebrations-in-hungary-after-orban-ousted-in-landmark-election/): Celebrations broke out across Budapest after opposition leader Peter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
- [Islamabad To Budapest, ‘Bad News’ Piles Up For JD Vance: US V-P’s Diplomatic Failures Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/islamabad-to-budapest-bad-news-piles-up-for-jd-vance-us-v-ps-diplomatic-failures-explained/): Iran peace talks was not the first diplomatic setback or “bad news” for US Vice-President JD Vance. News18 explains his recent diplomatic failures
- [As Viktor Orban's Era Ends In Hungary, EU Gains Ground While Trump's Influence Cracks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/as-viktor-orbans-era-ends-in-hungary-eu-gains-ground-while-trumps-influence-cracks/): Orban’s defeat came as a setback for the Trump administration, which lost its key ally in Europe, and for Russia’s Vladimir Putin, which maintained close ties with Hungary.
- [Asia Air Travel Chaos: Delhi, Tokyo, Dubai Among Worst-Hit As 1,470 Flights Delayed, 67 Cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/asia-air-travel-chaos-delhi-tokyo-dubai-among-worst-hit-as-1470-flights-delayed-67-cancelled/): In India, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport logged 176 delays, while Mumbai and Bengaluru also experienced significant disruptions due to high domestic traffic.
- [Fighter Jets, Radar Blackouts: Inside Pakistan Air Force's Covert Escort Of Iranian Peace Delegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/fighter-jets-radar-blackouts-inside-pakistan-air-forces-covert-escort-of-iranian-peace-delegation/): Pakistan activated a multi-layered air defence and electronic warfare shield across its southwestern airspace over the Arabian Sea ahead of the arrival of two Iranian aircraft
- ['Iran Port Blockade To Begin At 7:30 PM Today': Trump As West Asia Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-port-blockade-to-begin-at-730-pm-today-trump-as-west-asia-crisis-deepens/): Earlier, Trump described the planned operation as “very effective,” underscoring Washington’s intent to tighten pressure on Tehran after peace talks failed in Pakistan
- ['Alter Course, Or You Will Be Targeted': Iran's Warning To US Warship In Strait Of Hormuz | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/alter-course-or-you-will-be-targeted-irans-warning-to-us-warship-in-strait-of-hormuz-video/): Iran released a video showing an Iranian naval officer warning a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz to alter course or face being targeted, amid rising military tensions.
- [Flight Chaos Across Asia: Over 1400 Delays, 67 Cancellations Leave Thousands Stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/flight-chaos-across-asia-over-1400-delays-67-cancellations-leave-thousands-stranded/): Key cities, including Delhi, Tokyo, Dubai, Jakarta, Bangkok, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Singapore, experienced severe operational strain.
- [Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo; reclaim No.1 spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/sinner-beats-alcaraz-in-straight-sets-to-win-monte-carlo-reclaim-no-1-spot/): Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.
- [Can US Control Strait Of Hormuz? Trump's Bold Gamble Risks Wider Regional Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/can-us-control-strait-of-hormuz-trumps-bold-gamble-risks-wider-regional-conflict/): Trump’s decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz has sparked concerns of drawing the US into a prolonged conflict with Iran that has wreaked havoc on the global economy.
- [21 Hours, No Deal: What Went Wrong In JD Vance’s High-Stakes Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/21-hours-no-deal-what-went-wrong-in-jd-vances-high-stakes-iran-talks/): Following the failed talks with Iran, Trump now faces a difficult decision – return to negotiations or resume military action. Each option carries major risks.
- [Lufthansa Cancels Hundreds Of Flights As Pilots, Crew Strike Over Working Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/lufthansa-cancels-hundreds-of-flights-as-pilots-crew-strike-over-working-conditions/): Lufthansa has cancelled hundreds of flights after unions intensified industrial action over working conditions and pensions.
- [Trump Is Pushing For Blockade In Already Restricted Hormuz: What Does It Mean For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-is-pushing-for-blockade-in-already-restricted-hormuz-what-does-it-mean-for-india/): Trump plans naval blockade in already restricted Hormuz: What does it mean for India? News18 explains the ‘oil war’ and strategies in FAQs
- [ΔO_BSOH>0 ⇒ f(f(O))>f(O): What Does Iran's 'Formula' Warning To The US Actually Mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/%ce%b4o_bsoh0-%e2%87%92-ffofo-what-does-irans-formula-warning-to-the-us-actually-mean/): Iran warns a US Strait of Hormuz blockade would trigger escalating oil price shocks, using a math style formula and predicting Americans could see gas above 4 to 5 dollars.
- [‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/terrible-for-foreign-policy-trump-attacks-pope-leo-after-peace-appeal/): Leo, ​who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran.
- [Trump Shrugs Of Failed US-Iran Talks, Says He 'Doesn't Care' If Tehran Returns To Negotiations Table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-shrugs-of-failed-us-iran-talks-says-he-doesnt-care-if-tehran-returns-to-negotiations-table/): President Donald Trump said he is unconcerned about whether Iran returns to negotiations with Washington after talks in Islamabad failed to produce a deal. “I don’t care if they come back or not. If they don’t come back, I am fine,” Trump said. He also reiterated his hardline stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, claiming during […]
- [Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Bid Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Issues Apology | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/eric-swalwell-suspends-california-governor-bid-amid-sexual-assault-allegations-issues-apology-4k/): Eric Swalwell’s sudden suspension of his California Governor campaign has sent shockwaves across the political landscape.The high-profile Democrat made the announcement amid mounting sexual assault allegations that have triggered intense media scrutiny and public debate.In a dramatic turn of events, Swalwell issued a formal apology, acknowledging controversy surrounding his decision and political future. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [What Is The 1967 Law For Impeachment Of US President And Why It May Not Work Against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-is-the-1967-law-for-impeachment-of-us-president-and-why-it-may-not-work-against-trump/): The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is a provision in US law that deals with what happens if a president becomes unable to perform their duties
- [Trump Announces US Will Block Hormuz Traffic Starting Today, Escalating Fears of Major Conflict | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-announces-us-will-block-hormuz-traffic-starting-today-escalating-fears-of-major-conflict-4k/): Global tensions have escalated sharply as reports claim that Trump has announced the US will block Hormuz traffic starting today.The move has triggered immediate concerns over a potential major conflict in the Middle East region.The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, is now at the center of rising geopolitical uncertainty. n18oc_world News18 […]
- [Trump Slams Pope Leo's Iran War Stance, Acuses Him Of "Toying With A Country That Wants Nukes"](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-slams-pope-leos-iran-war-stance-acuses-him-of-toying-with-a-country-that-wants-nukes/): President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying he’s “terrible for foreign policy.”Trump’s comments came after Leo – the first American Pope, suggested that a “delusion of omnipotence” was fuelling the US-Israel war in Iran. “We don’t like a pope that’s going to say that it’s […]
- [Iran's Nuclear Programme Remains Intact Despite US-Israel Strikes, Can Still Make Bombs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/irans-nuclear-programme-remains-intact-despite-us-israel-strikes-can-still-make-bombs/): Experts say Iran’s nuclear programme remains resilient despite US-Israeli strikes, with enriched uranium stockpiles and centrifuge capability still intact.
- [Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/viktor-orban-swept-from-power-after-16-years-ruling-hungary/): In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
- [What's Next As Trump Faces Tough Military, Diplomatic Choices After Iran Talks Fail In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/whats-next-as-trump-faces-tough-military-diplomatic-choices-after-iran-talks-fail-in-islamabad/): The failure of US-Iran talks has left Trump weighing difficult options including renewed military action, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, or prolonged negotiations.
- [Who Is Peter Magyar, Hungary's Next Leader Who Toppled Viktor Orban's 16-Year Rule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/who-is-peter-magyar-hungarys-next-leader-who-toppled-viktor-orbans-16-year-rule/): Péter Magyar, a former insider of Hungary’s ruling elite, is poised to become the country’s next prime minister after unseating long-time leader Viktor Orbán
- [Trump Ally Victor Orban Concedes Defeat After 16 Years; Peter Magyar Poised To Become Hungary PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-ally-victor-orban-concedes-defeat-after-16-years-peter-magyar-poised-to-become-hungary-pm/): Viktor Orban concedes defeat after 16 years, Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party win a two thirds majority, pledge pro Europe reforms, dealing a blow to global nationalist allies
- [Iran Shares Footage Of Damaged Gandhi Hospital In US-Israel Strikes; Over 600 Medical Sites Hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-shares-footage-of-damaged-gandhi-hospital-in-us-israel-strikes-over-600-medical-sites-hit/): Iran accuses US and Israel of striking civilian sites, says over 600 hospitals hit, Gandhi Hospital in Tehran heavily damaged in March 2 air strike.
- [Video Shows Battle-Scarred KC-135R Landing In UK After Iran Strike Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/video-shows-battle-scarred-kc-135r-landing-in-uk-after-iran-strike-damage/): Although reports suggest five tankers were hit in the attack, the overall extent of the damage at the base remains unclear.
- [‘Soon You'll Be Nostalgic For $4-$5 Gas’: Iran Mocks Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Threat As Oil Tops $100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/soon-youll-be-nostalgic-for-4-5-gas-iran-mocks-trumps-hormuz-blockade-threat-as-oil-tops-100/): Iran speaker Ghalibaf mocks Trump over planned Hormuz blockade, warns of soaring US fuel prices as US Navy move sends oil above 105 dollars and raises regional tensions.
- [How A Call From Netanyahu To JD Vance Derailed US-Iran Ceasefire Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/how-a-call-from-netanyahu-to-jd-vance-derailed-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-in-islamabad/): Iran stated a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Vance during the negotiations shifted the dynamics of the talks
- ['Use Common Sense, Don't Focus On Being Politician': Trump Attacks Pope Leo Over Iran War Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/use-common-sense-dont-focus-on-being-politician-trump-attacks-pope-leo-over-iran-war-criticism/): Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV over criticism of US actions in Iran and Venezuela, accusing him of “weakness” on crime and foreign policy and of “catering” to the left.
- [Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/rory-mcilroy-wins-masters-to-become-fourth-back-to-back-champion/): The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
- [‘Enemy Begets Enemy’: Iran FM Araghchi Says Talks With US Collapsed ‘Inches Away’ From Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/enemy-begets-enemy-iran-fm-araghchi-says-talks-with-us-collapsed-inches-away-from-deal/): Iran says talks in Islamabad collapsed inches from a deal, blaming US ‘maximalism’ amid disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear rights.
- [US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live: Hezbollah Fires Rockets At Israel As West Asia Tensions Remain High](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-israel-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-hezbollah-fires-rockets-at-israel-as-west-asia-tensions-remain-high/): Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Today Latest Updates: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran had been just “inches away” from reaching an agreement with the US.
- [Trump Says Blockade Of Iranian Ports To Be 'Very Effective' As Ceasefire Talks Falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-says-blockade-of-iranian-ports-to-be-very-effective-as-ceasefire-talks-falters/): Trump said the blockade would begin on Monday and claimed that several other countries were cooperating with the United States to curb Iran’s oil exports.
- ['Don't Care If Iran Returns To Talks': Trump Signals Pressure On Hormuz, Questions NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/dont-care-if-iran-returns-to-talks-trump-signals-pressure-on-hormuz-questions-nato/): Trump said he is unconcerned whether Iran returns to negotiations, claiming Tehran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened.
- [Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/oil-prices-surge-past-103-a-barrel-after-us-announces-blockade-of-iran/): Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
- [Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-war-live-us-military-says-it-will-block-iranian-traffic-in-hormuz/): CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.
- [US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-military-threatens-to-blockade-all-iranian-ports-starting-on-monday/): Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
- [Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/peter-magyar-says-his-election-win-has-liberated-hungary-from-orban/): Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s election, defeating longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban.
- [Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/abuse-allegations-against-lead-democrat-shake-race-for-california-governor/): Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.
- [These are people Israel killed in Lebanon on a single day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/these-are-people-israel-killed-in-lebanon-on-a-single-day/): In a matter of minutes, Israel killed more than 350 people across Lebanon on Wednesday, April 8.
- [Iran-US Talks ‘Not A Failure’, Next Round Agreed After Islamabad Meet: Sources | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-us-talks-not-a-failure-next-round-agreed-after-islamabad-meet-sources-exclusive/): According to the source, Tehran and Washington have already agreed to hold one more meeting, with the venue and timing to be decided later.
- [Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in parliamentary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/hungarys-viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-elections/): Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.
- [“The initiative is in the hands of Tehran, not Washington”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/the-initiative-is-in-the-hands-of-tehran-not-washington/): Defence analyst Mushahid Hussain Syed says the US-Iran conflict cannot be resolved through military force.
- [What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/whats-next-for-the-us-iran-peace-process-after-talks-end-without-a-deal/): Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.
- [‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/ive-congratulated-the-victorious-party-viktor-orban-concedes/): After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.
- [History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/history-of-flotilla-campaigns-to-end-israels-siege-of-gaza/): A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.
- [World reacts to election defeat for Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/world-reacts-to-election-defeat-for-viktor-orban-hungarys-longtime-pm/): Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority.
- [Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/could-the-iran-war-pose-lasting-risks-to-global-food-security/):  United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.
- [Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/nigerian-artisans-preserve-handwoven-fabric-amid-rising-global-demand/): Resisting mechanisation, Nigerian artisans uphold the authenticity of aso-oke, now a staple in global fashion markets.
- [Peter Magyar’s Tisza wins Hungary election as Viktor Orban concedes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/peter-magyars-tisza-wins-hungary-election-as-viktor-orban-concedes/): Longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in the country’s parliamentary election.
- [Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/polls-close-in-benin-with-finance-minister-expected-to-win-election/): Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.
- [How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/how-shaky-is-the-iran-us-ceasefire/): Will the Iran-US truce lead to peace, or more war?
- [UK Won’t Join US Hormuz Blockade, Coordinates With France To Protect Freedom Of Navigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/uk-wont-join-us-hormuz-blockade-coordinates-with-france-to-protect-freedom-of-navigation/): The UK’s response came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced America will start blockading any ship trying to enter or leave Homruz.
- [Man City rout Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/man-city-rout-chelsea-3-0-to-close-gap-on-premier-league-leaders-arsenal/): City score three second-half goals to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move to within six points of Arsenal.
- [US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/us-media-trapped-between-oligarchy-and-presidency/): American billionaires are gobbling up more and more media outlets.
- [Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/dozens-feared-dead-in-air-strike-on-village-in-northeastern-nigeria/): Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village.
- [Rescuers dig through rubble after deadly Israeli strikes in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/rescuers-dig-through-rubble-after-deadly-israeli-strikes-in-south-lebanon/): Rescuers are digging through rubble after a new wave of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 13.
- [Trump Says He Nearly Renamed Gulf Of Mexico 'Gulf Of Trump' Before Dropping Idea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-says-he-nearly-renamed-gulf-of-mexico-gulf-of-trump-before-dropping-idea/): Trump said the thought came up during discussions around his wider push to rename the water body, which he has already officially rebranded as the “Gulf of America”.
- [‘Shoot, Don’t Quack’: Netanyahu Ally Tells Trump To Act, Not Repeat Iran Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/shoot-dont-quack-netanyahu-ally-tells-trump-to-act-not-repeat-iran-threats/): Israeli security committee chair Zvika Fogel mocks Donald Trump after the US President repeats threats to destroy Irans energy infrastructure if no deal is reached.
- [Jaishankar Meets UAE President, Conveys PM Modi’s Gratitude For Supporting Diaspora During Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/jaishankar-meets-uae-president-conveys-pm-modis-gratitude-for-supporting-diaspora-during-conflict/): EAM expressed India’s gratitude for the Gulf nation’s support to the nearly 3.5 million-strong Indian diaspora during West Asia conflict.
- [Over 100 Killed, 35 Injured In Airstrikes In Nigeria Amid Attack On Boko Haram Terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/over-100-killed-35-injured-in-airstrikes-in-nigeria-amid-attack-on-boko-haram-terrorists/): Airstrikes targeting Boko Haram in Jilli village, Yobe state Nigeria, killed dozens of civilians, with estimates over 100 dead and about 200 total casualties, officials say
- [Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/video-severe-flooding-closes-schools-in-saudi-arabia/): Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.
- [Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/seven-ways-america-can-win-the-ceasefire-and-end-the-war/): Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.
- [Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iranian-authorities-remain-defiant-urge-supporters-to-stay-in-streets/): Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran’s delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation ‘failed to gain trust’.
- ['She Will Live On In Our Hearts': Diplomats Pay Tribute To Asha Bhosle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/she-will-live-on-in-our-hearts-diplomats-pay-tribute-to-asha-bhosle/): India’s Ambassador to Spain Jayant Khobragade highlighted the emotional connect people had with her songs.
- ['Could Take Out Iran In A Day': Trump Reiterates Threat To Destroy Iran Energy Infra If No Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/could-take-out-iran-in-a-day-trump-reiterates-threat-to-destroy-iran-energy-infra-if-no-deal/): Trump again threatens to destroy Irans energy infrastructure as talks fail, orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz, Iran warns of deadly vortex for enemies.
- ['If We Catch Them': Trump Threatens China With 50% Tariffs If It Sends Arms To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/if-we-catch-them-trump-threatens-china-with-50-tariffs-if-it-sends-arms-to-iran/): Trump warns China of steep new tariffs if it gives military aid to Iran, threatens 50 percent duties.
- [Trump Says Vance, US Team Grew ‘Friendly’ With Iran But Nuclear Deadlock Remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-says-vance-us-team-grew-friendly-with-iran-but-nuclear-deadlock-remains/): Trump said several points had been agreed between the two sides, but stressed that none of them mattered compared to the nuclear issue.
- [Voters cast ballots in pivotal Hungarian election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/voters-cast-ballots-in-pivotal-hungarian-election/): Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years
- [Trump says US to blockade ships crossing Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-says-us-to-blockade-ships-crossing-strait-of-hormuz/): US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
- [FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games amid US-Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/fifa-rejects-irans-request-to-relocate-world-cup-games-amid-us-israel-war/): Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran’s fixtures from US despite repeated requests.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/global-sumud-flotilla-sets-sail-from-barcelona-for-gaza/): Thousands gathered at Barcelona’s port as the largest ever Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza.
- [Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/peru-votes-for-ninth-president-in-less-than-decade/): Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
- [Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-announces-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-peace-talks-end/): US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.
- [Oman Urges US To Extend Ceasefire, Continue Talks With Iran As Trump 'Blockades' Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/oman-urges-us-to-extend-ceasefire-continue-talks-with-iran-as-trump-blockades-hormuz/): Albusaidi’s remarks came after Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal to end the war during direct talks in Islamabad.
- [Trump Wants Hungary To Re-elect Orbán As PM: 4 Reasons Why He Is US President’s Closest Ally In Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-wants-hungary-to-re-elect-orban-as-pm-4-reasons-why-he-is-us-presidents-closest-ally-in-europe/): Orbán is widely considered Trump’s closest ally in Europe. Their relationship is built on shared ideologies and a mutual long-term political alliance. News18 explains
- ['Ready To Open Fire': Iranian Media Releases Footage Of IRGC Warning US Warship In Gulf Of Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/ready-to-open-fire-iranian-media-releases-footage-of-irgc-warning-us-warship-in-gulf-of-oman/): The footage also showed a wider warning to vessels in the Gulf of Oman, with the IRGC advising ships to stay at least 10 miles away from US warships.
- [Lufthansa Strike Threatens 80% Flights, Over 50,000 Passengers As Pilots Announce Two-Day Walkout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/lufthansa-strike-threatens-80-flights-over-50000-passengers-as-pilots-announce-two-day-walkout/): Lufthansa pilots union calls two day strike in Germany over pay and pensions, over 500 flights canceled, 72000 passengers hit.
- [At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/at-least-30-dead-in-stampede-at-haitis-historic-citadelle-laferriere/): The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.
- [Trump Says US Navy To Blockade Hormuz, Stop Ships Paying Toll To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/trump-says-us-navy-to-blockade-hormuz-stop-ships-paying-toll-to-iran/): The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions around the strategically vital waterway, a key route for global oil shipments.
- [Iran MP Says Tehran Will 'Seize, Sell Enemy Ships' In Persian Gulf If US Doesn't Pay Reparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/iran-mp-says-tehran-will-seize-sell-enemy-ships-in-persian-gulf-if-us-doesnt-pay-reparations/): Iranian lawmaker Ali Khezrian said control of Hormuz and the setting of any ship tolls fall under the responsibility of Iran’s armed forces and the IRGC.
- ['Refusal To Surrender Gives Hope': Iranians Back Delegation After Failed Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/12/refusal-to-surrender-gives-hope-iranians-back-delegation-after-failed-peace-talks/): US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse, casting doubt on a fragile ceasefire, US blames Iran for rejecting terms, Iranian leaders and citizens vow defiance and demand respect.
- [Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/anti-war-protesters-arrested-in-new-york-urging-end-to-israel-weapon-sales/): Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
- [Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-attack-on-openai-ceo-altmans-home/): A 20-year-old Texan faces potential life imprisonment after arson attack on Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence.
- [US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-military-kills-two-men-in-new-strike-on-vessel-in-eastern-pacific/): Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
- ['We’ll Let It Be Known': Trump Claims Multiple Nations Back Strait Of Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/well-let-it-be-known-trump-claims-multiple-nations-back-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/): Donald Trump said multiple countries have offered to assist the US in enforcing a blockade targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz but declined to name them yet.
- [Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Assault Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/democrat-representative-eric-swalwell-resigns-from-congress-amid-sexual-assault-allegations/): The development came after the House Ethics Committee on Monday announced that it has opened an investigation into misconduct allegations against Swalwell.
- [US Navy Tightens Grip On Iran Through Hormuz Blockade, But Global Costs Mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-navy-tightens-grip-on-iran-through-hormuz-blockade-but-global-costs-mount/): The US Navy’s Hormuz blockade aims to squeeze Iran’s economy by restricting oil exports, but the move has already driven crude prices above $100 and heightened market anxiety.
- [Russia's Lavrov Holds Call With Iran’s Araghchi, Offers To Mediate Between Tehran, Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/russias-lavrov-holds-call-with-irans-araghchi-offers-to-mediate-between-tehran-washington/): Lavrov told Araghchi that preventing any renewed hostilities in the West Asia was crucial, adding that Russia was prepared to assist in reaching a settlement.
- [US Made Huge Progress In Peace Talks, Ball Now In Iran's Court: JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-made-huge-progress-in-peace-talks-ball-now-in-irans-court-jd-vance/): The US Vice President has said that Washington had clearly outlined its expectations and was now waiting for Iran to respond.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: Iran's Araghchi Warns Of Global Risks From US Blockade In Hormuz, Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-irans-araghchi-warns-of-global-risks-from-us-blockade-in-hormuz-hezbollah-targets-israeli-troops/): Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Today Latest Updates: The US President claimed that Iranian representatives had reached out following the failure of Pakistan-mediated talks.
- [North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Naval Destroyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/north-korea-tests-cruise-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer/): North Korea test fires cruise and anti ship missiles from destroyer Choe Hyon, Kim Jong Un oversees drills and vows to boost nuclear deterrent and strike readiness.
- [Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-war-live-trump-says-tehran-wants-deal-as-us-blockade-in-hormuz-begins/): Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [US Begins Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz, Hezbollah Rejects Peace Talks With Israel | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-begins-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-hezbollah-rejects-peace-talks-with-israel-top-updates/): CENTCOM said the blockade will be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”
- [US Eyes Second Round Of Direct Talks With Iran After Islamabad Deadlock: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-eyes-second-round-of-direct-talks-with-iran-after-islamabad-deadlock-report/): US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is open to resuming talks if Tehran shows willingness to accept Washington’s demands.
- [UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/un-experts-slam-attacks-on-gaza-shelters-forced-displacement-in-west-bank/): Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
- [Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/energy-prices-rise-despite-jones-act-suspension-by-trump/): Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/un-urges-all-parties-to-respect-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz/): UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hezbollah-leader-urges-lebanons-government-to-pull-out-of-israel-talks/): Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
- [‘Honouring Fearless Stand’: Iran Voices Support For Pope Leo After Trump’s Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/honouring-fearless-stand-iran-voices-support-for-pope-leo-after-trumps-remarks/): Trump launched a personal attack on the Pope late Sunday, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, and accusing him of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
- [‘He's Wrong’: Trump Refuses To Apologise To Pope Leo, Says ‘He Is Very Weak On Crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hes-wrong-trump-refuses-to-apologise-to-pope-leo-says-he-is-very-weak-on-crime/): Trump’s remarks came after the Vatican leader said that he will continue to speak against the war in West Asia after.
- [Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/government-candidate-wadagni-on-course-to-win-benin-presidential-election/): The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.
- [French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/french-cement-giant-lafarge-guilty-of-financing-isil-in-syria/): Cement company Lafarge and eight of its ex-employees were found guilty of financing ISIL in a French court.
- [What’s behind Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/whats-behind-viktor-orbans-defeat-in-hungarys-election/): Hungary’s opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.
- [New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/new-white-house-report-has-plans-to-fix-us-housing-shortage-of-10-million/): A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
- [‘Negotiations Are Futile’: Hezbollah Chief Urges Lebanon To Cancel Washington Peace Talks With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/negotiations-are-futile-hezbollah-chief-urges-lebanon-to-cancel-washington-peace-talks-with-israel/): Lebanese authorities have stressed that Beirut first wants to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war, but Israel has dismissed that prospect.
- [Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/brazilian-ex-intelligence-chief-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities/): Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.
- [Bernie Sanders vows to push resolution to block US weapons to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/bernie-sanders-vows-to-push-resolution-to-block-us-weapons-to-israel/): Bill is unlikely to pass in Republican-controlled Senate, but it could test waning support for Israel among Democrats.
- [Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/philippines-accuses-china-of-using-cyanide-to-poison-south-china-sea-atoll/): Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.
- [Israel kills three Palestinians in separate Gaza strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/israel-kills-three-palestinians-in-separate-gaza-strikes/): Two Palestinians were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza on Monday, according to officials at Nasser hospital.
- [‘DoorDash Order For Mr President’: Trump Receives McDonald’s Delivery To Promote ‘No Tax On Tips’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/doordash-order-for-mr-president-trump-receives-mcdonalds-delivery-to-promote-no-tax-on-tips/): Speaking during the interaction, Trump highlighted the financial impact of the law, saying some workers had seen significant increases in their income due to tax savings.
- [‘Don’t Interfere In Our Affairs’: China Warns US Over Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/dont-interfere-in-our-affairs-china-warns-us-over-hormuz-blockade/): Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun asserted that Iran controls the Strait and that it remains open for Chinese vessels.
- [Is Magyar’s election win the end of the EU’s troubles with Hungary?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/is-magyars-election-win-the-end-of-the-eus-troubles-with-hungary/): Orban’s exit signals potential end to Hungary’s EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.
- [Trump says Iran wants ‘peace deal’ but insists on ‘no nukes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-says-iran-wants-peace-deal-but-insists-on-no-nukes/): Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal “very badly” after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
- [Trump doubles down in Pope feud, refuses to apologise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-doubles-down-in-pope-feud-refuses-to-apologise/): Donald Trump says he won’t apologise after attacking Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK”.
- [Hezbollah rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hezbollah-rejects-lebanons-direct-negotiations-with-israel/): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has urged Lebanon to cancel a planned Washington meeting with Israeli representatives.
- [Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus-like savior after backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-deletes-image-of-himself-as-jesus-like-savior-after-backlash/): Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.
- [Colombia to cull hippo population founded by drug lord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/colombia-to-cull-hippo-population-founded-by-drug-lord/): Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.
- [Hormuz Blockade: Trump Deploys F-35B Lightning II Jets, MV-22 Ospreys, 15 Warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hormuz-blockade-trump-deploys-f-35b-lightning-ii-jets-mv-22-ospreys-15-warships/): US launches Hormuz Blockade, deploying over 15 warships including USS Tripoli with F 35B jets near Iranian ports, CENTCOM says blockade applies to all vessels
- [Iran Can Withstand Hormuz Blockade For Weeks Or Even Months: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-can-withstand-hormuz-blockade-for-weeks-or-even-months-report/): As per the report, Iran has only one customer for its crude, independent Chinese “teapot” refiners who soak up over 90% of its exports.
- [$435 Million A Day: What US Blockade Of Hormuz May Cost Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/435-million-a-day-what-us-blockade-of-hormuz-may-cost-iran/): As per the report, the estimate loss figure includes about $276 million in lost exports, mainly crude oil and petrochemicals.
- ['Army's Puppet': Pakistan's Media Watchdog Faces Flak Over Notice To Channel For Tributes To Asha Bhosle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/armys-puppet-pakistans-media-watchdog-faces-flak-over-notice-to-channel-for-tributes-to-asha-bhosle/): The action by the PEMRA was widely condemned with many journalists and politicians calling it “cultural insecurity” and a direct assault on the shared heritage of the subcontinent
- [Indian workers protest over rising living cost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/indian-workers-protest-over-rising-living-cost/): Police have scaled up enforcement in the Indian city of Noida as a factory workers’ protest turns violent.
- [Waist-deep floodwaters force hundreds to evacuate Java, Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/waist-deep-floodwaters-force-hundreds-to-evacuate-java-indonesia/): Hundreds of houses were affected in Indonesia’s West Java due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
- [Flag, anthem restrictions dropped for Russian, Belarusian swimmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/flag-anthem-restrictions-dropped-for-russian-belarusian-swimmers/): The move signals a further easing of restrictions on athletes from the two countries by sports governing bodies.
- [French court rules cement giant Lafarge guilty of funding Syrian terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/french-court-rules-cement-giant-lafarge-guilty-of-funding-syrian-terrorism/): Long running case regarding Lafarte’s actions amid Syrian civil war sees company ordered to pay fine, executives jailed.
- [Orban was defeated in Hungary, but Orbanism lives on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/orban-was-defeated-in-hungary-but-orbanism-lives-on/): Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism – is still very much present.
- [After Deleting ‘Jesus’ Post, Trump Says He Was Depicting Himself As A Doctor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/after-deleting-jesus-post-trump-says-he-was-depicting-himself-as-a-doctor/): US President Donald Trump faced backlash, including from some supporters, over an AI-generated image portraying him as a Jesus-like figure.
- [Inside South Korea’s Growth Story: A Lawmaker Explains The Model And Where India Fits In](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/inside-south-koreas-growth-story-a-lawmaker-explains-the-model-and-where-india-fits-in/): As India and South Korea deepen ties, a lawmaker explains the systems, strategy and state role behind Seoul’s growth story.
- [Squats, Sweat & A Fourth Term Bid: Brazil’s Lula Adds Fitness Push To Poll Campaign Trail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/squats-sweat-a-fourth-term-bid-brazils-lula-adds-fitness-push-to-poll-campaign-trail/): In the videos, the 80-year-old leader can be seen exercising at the gym, jogging, and even boxing, in an apparent effort to highlight his physical fitness.
- [What Does ‘Hormuz’ Mean? History Behind The Name Of Strait Near Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-does-hormuz-mean-history-behind-the-name-of-strait-near-iran/): Long before modern borders existed, the region around the Strait of Hormuz was part of major Persian empires, including the Achaemenid Empire.
- [What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-trumps-iranian-naval-blockade/): What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?
- [EU: No peace possible while “Lebanon is in flames”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/eu-no-peace-possible-while-lebanon-is-in-flames/): Von der Leyen warns Hormuz closure and Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability.
- [Starmer announces talks to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/starmer-announces-talks-to-address-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): Starmer has announced talks to be held this week and co-hosted with France, aiming at diplomatic end to the war on Iran
- [Another Round Of US-Brokered Talks With Lebanon To Be Held On Tuesday: Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/another-round-of-us-brokered-talks-with-lebanon-to-be-held-on-tuesday-israel/): Israel and Lebanon begin US mediated talks to seek peaceful relations, Yechiel Leiter leads Israel side, rare call held with Lebanese envoy before Tuesday meeting.
- [Trump Claims Iran 'Called' After Failed Islamabad Talks, Says They're Eager To Make A Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-claims-iran-called-after-failed-islamabad-talks-says-theyre-eager-to-make-a-deal/): Trump says Iranian representatives called seeking a peace deal after Pakistan talks ended without agreement.
- [Who Is Mayushi Bhagat? Indian Student Missing Since 2019, FBI Announces Rs 9.38 Lakh Reward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/who-is-mayushi-bhagat-indian-student-missing-since-2019-fbi-announces-rs-9-38-lakh-reward/): Mayushi Bhagat, a 32-year-old woman from India, was last seen on the evening of April 29, 2019, leaving her apartment in Jersey City.
- [Hungary’s Peter Magyar calls for early convening of parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hungarys-peter-magyar-calls-for-early-convening-of-parliament/): Hungary election winner Peter Magyar calls for early convening of parliament to form his government
- [Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): La Liga leaders Barcelona face Atletico Madrid, hoping to bounce back from their first-leg football defeat at home.
- [Iran releases assets of women’s football captain in Australia asylum row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-releases-assets-of-womens-football-captain-in-australia-asylum-row/): Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.
- [PM-in-waiting Peter Magyar lays out vision for Hungary after ousting Orban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pm-in-waiting-peter-magyar-lays-out-vision-for-hungary-after-ousting-orban/): World watching to see which way Hungary will head once Viktor Orban’s ‘illiberal’ regime ends its 16-year reign.
- [Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/bahrain-summons-iraqi-envoy-as-pro-iranian-attacks-persist-in-gulf/): Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.
- [Iran President Slams Trump Over Remarks On Pope Leo, Calls It 'Desecration Of Jesus'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/iran-president-slams-trump-over-remarks-on-pope-leo-calls-it-desecration-of-jesus/): Pezeshkian said he condemned the remarks on behalf of Iran, adding that disrespect towards Jesus, whom he described as a “prophet of peace and brotherhood”, was unacceptable.
- [What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-do-we-know-about-sea-mines-in-and-around-the-strait-of-hormuz/): The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Drinking Arsenal tears’: How the Gunners’ stumble sparked a meme frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/drinking-arsenal-tears-how-the-gunners-stumble-sparked-a-meme-frenzy/): As a Man City fan’s ‘Arsenal bottle job’ celebration goes viral, football fans take a dig at the London club’s stumble.
- [Lebanon Latest: Talks scheduled as Israeli strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/lebanon-latest-talks-scheduled-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon push death toll past 2,000, as talks loom and ceasefire divisions deepen.
- ['Quick & Brutal': Trump Says Iranian Ships Approaching US Blockade Will Be ‘Eliminated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/quick-brutal-trump-says-iranian-ships-approaching-us-blockade-will-be-eliminated/): US President Donald Trump again claimed that the Iranian Navy was “completely obliterated”.
- ['Allah Pleased With Us': Pakistan's Defence Minister Claims Second Round Of US-Iran Talks Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/allah-pleased-with-us-pakistans-defence-minister-claims-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-soon/): Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed what defence minister Khawaja Asif said, while explaining that full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between US and Iran
- [Strait Of Hormuz Open For India, No Toll Levied On Its Tankers: Iran Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/strait-of-hormuz-open-for-india-no-toll-levied-on-its-tankers-iran-envoy/): Iran’s envoy says Indian ships were not charged for transiting Hormuz and will continue to pass.
- [Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s the latest major escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trumps-threat-to-blockade-hormuz-why-its-the-latest-major-escalation/): Analysts warn Washington’s blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
- [Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trump-says-iranian-ships-will-be-eliminated-as-us-naval-blockade-begins/): US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be ‘immediately eliminated’.
- [US judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-judge-dismisses-trumps-10bn-lawsuit-against-wsj-over-epstein-story/): Dismissed lawsuit follows WSJ’s report on letter allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday.
- [US's NATO Allies Refuse To Join Strait Of Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/uss-nato-allies-refuse-to-join-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/): US plans naval blockade of Iranian ports at Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims others will join, but NATO allies like Britain and France refuse, Iran warns of regional retaliation.
- [Refineries, Tankers & Key Energy Sites: What Was Hit In West Asia War So Far And How Badly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/refineries-tankers-key-energy-sites-what-was-hit-in-west-asia-war-so-far-and-how-badly/): From oil hubs to commercial vessels, strikes and retaliation have hit key assets across Iran and the Gulf with varying levels of damage.
- [Trump's Strait Gamble: Why He Wants To Block Hormuz Despite Iran's Existing Restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/trumps-strait-gamble-why-he-wants-to-block-hormuz-despite-irans-existing-restrictions/): Trump on Sunday said he had ordered the US Navy to begin blocking vessels entering or leaving the strait following failed peace talks with Iran.
- ['Outstanding': Indian Students’ Classical Rendition Of UAE Anthem Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/outstanding-indian-students-classical-rendition-of-uae-anthem-goes-viral-watch/): Indian students viral classical rendition of UAE anthem Ishy Bilady using sitar tabla and flute wins praise, Sheikh Hamdan shares video, hailed as symbol of cultural harmony
- [Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pakistan-eyes-narrow-window-to-resuscitate-us-iran-talks-after-breakdown/): US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
- [4 Reasons Why Viktor Orbán’s Defeat In Hungary Is A Setback For Donald Trump Too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/4-reasons-why-viktor-orbans-defeat-in-hungary-is-a-setback-for-donald-trump-too/): Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was Trump’s closest political partner in Europe and a vocal supporter on the international stage: What does his defeat mean for US President? News18 explains
- [‘No Port In Region Will Be Safe’: Iran Warns Ahead Of US Naval Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/no-port-in-region-will-be-safe-iran-warns-ahead-of-us-naval-blockade/): Iran’s Armed Forces Central Headquarters warned that any threat to its ports would trigger retaliation, saying “no port” in the region would remain safe.
- ['We Have Common Interest': Iran Says It Is In Touch With India For Safe Passage Through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/we-have-common-interest-iran-says-it-is-in-touch-with-india-for-safe-passage-through-hormuz/): Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said Tehran is working closely with New Delhi to facilitate maritime movement amid persisting regional tensions.
- [What Is El Nino And How This Climate Pattern Disrupts Weather Across The World?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/what-is-el-nino-and-how-this-climate-pattern-disrupts-weather-across-the-world/): El Nino is a natural climate pattern that begins in the Pacific Ocean when surface waters in its central and eastern parts become unusually warm.
- [Jesus, Pope, King, Jedi: Donald Trump's AI 'Slopaganda' In Seven Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/jesus-pope-king-jedi-donald-trumps-ai-slopaganda-in-seven-images/): Trump and the White House have since last year shared multiple AI images portraying him as religious and heroic figures, drawing criticisms.
- [Israel is trying to change Jerusalem’s religious identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/israel-is-trying-to-change-jerusalems-religious-identity/): Israel is destroying the Status Quo to establish full control over Muslim and Christian religious life at holy sites.
- [Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/cement-company-lafarge-found-guilty-in-syria-terrorism-financing-case/): A French court has found cement company Lafarge guilty of financing armed groups during the Syrian war.
- [At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/at-least-six-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-southern-lebanon/): Attacks come as Israel says it is close to taking over a major town in the south, and before peace talks in the US.
- [Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, arrest dozens in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/israeli-forces-kill-three-palestinians-in-gaza-arrest-dozens-in-west-bank/): Attacks come as Palestinian groups meet mediators from Egypt, Turkiye and Qatar in Cairo to discuss fragile ‘ceasefire’.
- [UK, France To Co-Host 40 Nations This Week For Talks To Restore Hormuz Traffic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/uk-france-to-co-host-40-nations-this-week-for-talks-to-restore-hormuz-traffic/): UK and France to co-host summit of over 40 nations on Strait of Hormuz, plan defensive mission to protect shipping as US plans naval blockade and Iran warns it will fight.
- [Australia Appoints First Woman Army Chief In 125-Year History Of Military Shake-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/australia-appoints-first-woman-army-chief-in-125-year-history-of-military-shake-up/): Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been named the new Chief of Army and will take charge in July.
- [‘Explosion Came From US’: Netanyahu Denies His Call With Vance Derailed Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/explosion-came-from-us-netanyahu-denies-his-call-with-vance-derailed-iran-talks/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the US could not accept Iran’s failure to “open the gates” despite agreeing to a ceasefire during talks.
- [Pakistan's Media Body Issues Notice To Geo News Over Coverage Of Asha Bhosle's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/pakistans-media-body-issues-notice-to-geo-news-over-coverage-of-asha-bhosles-death/): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued a notice to Geo News over coverage of Asha Bhosle’s death.
- [How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/how-the-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad-unfolded/): Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
- [Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/tear-gas-fired-at-india-workers-demanding-higher-wages-as-living-costs-rise/): Factory workers protest in national capital’s suburb of Noida as living costs across the world rise due to the Iran war.
- [Russia Ready To Take Iran's Enriched Uranium As Part Of Potential US Peace Deal: Kremlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/russia-ready-to-take-irans-enriched-uranium-as-part-of-potential-us-peace-deal-kremlin/): The Kremlin confirmed that the proposal, put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin, remains on the table despite stalled diplomacy.
- [From Fighting In Lebanon War To Leading Peace Talks: Who Is Israel’s US Envoy Yechiel Leiter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/from-fighting-in-lebanon-war-to-leading-peace-talks-who-is-israels-us-envoy-yechiel-leiter/): The US-born Israeli diplomat, who served in the 1982 Lebanon War, has opened rare backchannel talks with Beirut even as fighting with Hezbollah continues.
- [Hindi Books Event Cancelled In US For Spreading 'Hindutva', VHP Slams 'Hinduphobic Groups'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/hindi-books-event-cancelled-in-us-for-spreading-hindutva-vhp-slams-hinduphobic-groups/): An event aimed to celebrate the addition of over 160 new Hindi-language books in Montgomery was cancelled after a coalition of groups opposed the VHP America’s involvement.
- [US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/us-blockade-of-iran-would-worsen-global-energy-crisis-analysts-say/): While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
- [Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/millions-in-war-ravaged-sudan-surviving-on-one-meal-a-day-say-ngos/): Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.
- [How a UK military college sought to distance itself from ban on Israelis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/how-a-uk-military-college-sought-to-distance-itself-from-ban-on-israelis/): Head of defence college asked military official to ensure government took ownership of ban, emails reveal.
- [Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/starmer-says-uk-will-not-support-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/): Other US allies criticise Trump’s move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
- [Israeli forces fire tear gas near Palestinian schoolchildren](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/israeli-forces-fire-tear-gas-near-palestinian-schoolchildren/): Israeli forces fired tear gas towards a group of children trying to walk to school in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/irans-army-says-us-plan-to-blockade-hormuz-amounts-to-piracy/): The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
- [Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/13/who-is-peter-magyar-hungarys-new-leader-who-trounced-viktor-orban/): Magyar’s centre-right Tisza Party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
- [Pete Hegseth To Skip Ukraine Defence Group Meet Again, Pentagon Policy Chief To Attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/pete-hegseth-to-skip-ukraine-defence-group-meet-again-pentagon-policy-chief-to-attend/): Pete Hegseth has only sporadically attended the meetings over the past year — a sign that the Trump administration has other priorities.
- ['Journalism Is Not A Crime': Kuwaiti American Reporter Detained Over Social Media Posts On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/journalism-is-not-a-crime-kuwaiti-american-reporter-detained-over-social-media-posts-on-iran-war/): Countries throughout West Asia have strict military censorship rules aimed at preventing the release of information that could assist enemy combatants.
- [At Least 250 Feared Missing, Including Children, After Boat Capsizes In Andaman Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/at-least-250-feared-missing-including-children-after-boat-capsizes-in-andaman-sea/): The boat departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia.
- [Trump Wins Relief As US Court Blocks Probe Into Venezuela Deportation Flights Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/trump-wins-relief-as-us-court-blocks-probe-into-venezuela-deportation-flights-row/): The ruling came from a divided three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
- [Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/ukraine-strikes-drone-production-military-support-deal-with-germany/): Germany will get access to Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
- [Lebanese, Israeli ambassadors begin direct talks in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/lebanese-israeli-ambassadors-begin-direct-talks-in-us/): The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States arrived for their countries’ first direct talks in decades.
- [After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/after-three-years-of-war-what-is-the-situation-like-in-sudan/): Sudan’s war has displaced millions and caused thousands of deaths, with no clear end in sight to the ongoing violence.
- [Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/lula-asks-us-to-send-ex-intelligence-chief-to-brazil-after-ice-arrest/): Brazil’s president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
- ['Something Could Be Happening...': Trump Says Another Round Of US-Iran Talks Likely In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/something-could-be-happening-trump-says-another-round-of-us-iran-talks-likely-in-pakistan/): While logistical details are still being worked out, there is growing urgency to convene talks within the next two days.
- [War Batters West Asia Economies: How Qatar, Iran, Iraq and Others Are Faring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/war-batters-west-asia-economies-how-qatar-iran-iraq-and-others-are-faring/): Iran’s economy is expected to contract by 6.1% this year following intense US-Israeli strikes, a steep downgrade from earlier projections.
- [Israel, Lebanon Begin First Direct Talks In Decades As Marco Rubio Leads Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israel-lebanon-begin-first-direct-talks-in-decades-as-marco-rubio-leads-peace-push/): After decades without direct dialogue, Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington under US mediation as calls for deescalation grow louder.
- [‘Stay Tuned’: US Envoy Sergio Gor's Cryptic Post After PM Modi-Trump Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/stay-tuned-us-envoy-sergio-gors-cryptic-post-after-pm-modi-trump-call/): US envoy Sergio Gor hinted at developments in India-US ties after PM Modi spoke with Trump, with the two leaders reviewing bilateral relations as well as situation in West Asia.
- ['I Thought She Had Courage': Trump Slams Meloni Over Refusal To Join Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/i-thought-she-had-courage-trump-slams-meloni-over-refusal-to-join-iran-war/): Trump said Meloni’s position was “unacceptable” and warned that Iran could pose a serious threat to Italy.
- [Italy’s PM: Defence agreement with Israel suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/italys-pm-defence-agreement-with-israel-suspended/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that Italy had suspended an automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/live-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona look to come back from 2-0 first leg defeat.
- [Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-uefa-champions-league-teams-start-lineups/): Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 first-leg disadvantage when they travel to Munich for the UCL quarterfinal.
- [AI Side Hustle? LinkedIn Pilots Jobs Paying Up To Rs 14,000 An Hour To Train Chatbots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/ai-side-hustle-linkedin-pilots-jobs-paying-up-to-rs-14000-an-hour-to-train-chatbots/): The roles span a wide range of professional domains, including coding, finance, healthcare and linguistics.
- [Donald Trump’s Craziest, Most Bizarre Tweets Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/donald-trumps-craziest-most-bizarre-tweets-yet/): The latest controversy erupted over the weekend when Trump posted and later deleted, a striking AI-generated image showing him as a divine, Christ-like figure
- ['Pay $1 Per Barrel In Crypto’: Is An IRGC-Led Toll System Emerging In Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/pay-1-per-barrel-in-crypto-is-an-irgc-led-toll-system-emerging-in-hormuz/): A new IRGC-led system requires vessels to seek approval, undergo cargo verification and pay $1 per barrel fees as transit through Hormuz becomes tightly regulated.
- ['Embarrassing Failure': Israel's Yair Lapid Slams Netanyahu Over Italy Defence Pact Suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/embarrassing-failure-israels-yair-lapid-slams-netanyahu-over-italy-defence-pact-suspension/): Lapid said the latest decision by Italy was significant, arguing that even traditionally friendly governments were now stepping back from cooperation with Israel.
- [Is it time we rethink taxes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/is-it-time-we-rethink-taxes/): Is it time to rethink taxes?
- [‘We are a stable, predictable country’: Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/we-are-a-stable-predictable-country-spanish-pm-sanchez-in-beijing/): Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and China’s Xi Jinping stressed respect for international law and a shared “sense of justice”.
- [Why are the US, Iran arguing over duration of uranium enrichment ban?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban/): The US reportedly wants Iran to stop enriching for 20 years. Iran has agreed to five years. Here’s why that matters.
- [Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/historic-but-not-enough-colombias-gustavo-petro-defends-cocaine-seizures/): Colombia’s president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?
- [IMF Lowers China's 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4% As Iran War Disrupts Global Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/imf-lowers-chinas-2026-growth-forecast-to-4-4-as-iran-war-disrupts-global-economy/): The latest projection is slightly below its January estimate of 4.5 percent and well under China’s official five percent growth recorded last year.
- [French Presidential Palace Raided By Investigators: Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/french-presidential-palace-raided-by-investigators-heres-what-happened/): The raid was carried out as part of an investigation into an events firm that was repeatedly given contracts to organise major state memorial ceremonies.
- [Sudan’s war still misunderstood after three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/sudans-war-still-misunderstood-after-three-years/): April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.
- [Spain’s Guardemo still critical in ICU 2 weeks after cycling crash with car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/spains-guardemo-still-critical-in-icu-2-weeks-after-cycling-crash-with-car/): Jaume Guardeno sustained serious injuries after collision with a car at the end of a Volta a Catalunya cycling race.
- [How Trump’s Iran War Is Dividing US And Europe | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-trumps-iran-war-is-dividing-us-and-europe-explained/): After failed US Iran peace talks and US warship deployment, Iran briefs European and Gulf ministers on uranium stockpile and Hormuz, Europe resists US pressure to join conflict.
- [2 Ships From Iran Breach US Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz Hours After It Takes Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/2-ships-from-iran-breach-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-hours-after-it-takes-effect/): This comes after the US Central Command declared it would target “vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas”.
- [After Election Landslide, Hungarian MP's Victory Dance Steals Spotlight In Budapest | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/after-election-landslide-hungarian-mps-victory-dance-steals-spotlight-in-budapest-video/): Hegedus, who has been designated by Magyar as the incoming Health Minister, is an orthopaedic surgeon by profession.
- [How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-many-ships-have-passed-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-how-many-were-attacked/): Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.
- [How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-much-will-us-hormuz-blockade-hurt-iran-and-does-tehran-have-an-escape/): Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
- [Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-remains-an-obstacle-to-the-greater-israel-project/): Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
- [India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/india-cricket-slammed-for-orwellian-control-of-global-game-by-wisden/): UK-based Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
- [Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/jailed-senegal-fans-deny-wrongdoing-in-afcon-final-chaos-in-morocco/): Jailed Senegal fans await judge’s reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.
- [Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/italy-suspends-defence-agreement-with-israel/): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.
- [Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/trump-deletes-ai-image-depicting-himself-like-jesus-after-outrage/): US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.
- [Israel ‘wants to reach peace and normalisation with Lebanon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israel-wants-to-reach-peace-and-normalisation-with-lebanon/): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said Israel wants to reach “peace and normalisation” with Lebanon.
- [Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/can-pakistan-juggle-us-iran-mediation-with-saudi-defence-commitments/): Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won’t be easy.
- [US Boasts ‘Effective’ Hormuz Blockade as Xi Slams War on Iran, Pak to Host Round 2 of Talks? |4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-boasts-effective-hormuz-blockade-as-xi-slams-war-on-iran-pak-to-host-round-2-of-talks-4k/): The White House has said that “the Iranians desperation for a deal will only increase with President Trump’s highly effective Naval blockade now in effect.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt added that “President Trump, VP Vance and the negotiating team have made the US red lines very clear.”Notably, US President Donald Trump told reporters […]
- [Socialism For Others Only? Spain PM Pedro Sanchez's Wife Charged With Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/socialism-for-others-only-spain-pm-pedro-sanchezs-wife-charged-with-corruption/): The court said that Begona Gomez had exploited her position as the PM’s wife to secure and manage a prestigious academic post at Madrid’s Complutense University.
- [How A 2024 Gaza Video Shared By South Korean President Sparked A Diplomatic Row With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-a-2024-gaza-video-shared-by-south-korean-president-sparked-a-diplomatic-row-with-israel/): The diplomatic row unfolded at a time when South Korea is facing mounting economic pressure linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Greece 'Using Pakistani, Afghan Migrants' As Enforcers To Push Other Migrants At Border: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/greece-using-pakistani-afghan-migrants-as-enforcers-to-push-other-migrants-at-border-report/): The report claims these “mercenaries” are rewarded with cash, mobile phones taken from migrants, and in some cases documents that allow them to move more freely in Greece.
- [IPL switch leads to two-year PSL ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/ipl-switch-leads-to-two-year-psl-ban-for-zimbabwes-muzarabani/): Muzarabani ‌had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India’s Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.
- [Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/who-controls-the-strait-of-hormuz/): A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
- [Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/champions-league-barcelona-handball-claim-against-atletico-madrid-rejected/): Barca were unhappy with an alleged handball by Atletico’s Marc Pubill in quarterfinal first leg but UEFA rejects appeal.
- [China Reshuffles Foreign Ministry, Dismisses Vice Minister Sun Weidong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/china-reshuffles-foreign-ministry-dismisses-vice-minister-sun-weidong/): The decision was announced on Tuesday by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, which said the move was approved by the State Council
- [Why Giorgia Meloni Is Suspending Italy's Defence Agreement With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/why-giorgia-meloni-is-suspending-italys-defence-agreement-with-israel/): The announcement came just a day after Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Beirut and publicly condemned Israel’s near-daily bombing of Lebanon.
- [Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-slams-youtube-ban-on-pro-iranian-groups-lego-style-ai-videos/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the move aims to ‘suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran’.
- [Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israel-lebanon-direct-talks-in-the-us-all-to-know/): Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah’s rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
- [What we know about US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/what-we-know-about-us-hosted-talks-between-israel-and-lebanon/): Officials from Lebanon and Israel are meeting in the US for talks on Tuesday.
- [Union ‌Berlin denounces sexist abuse aimed at female manager Marie-Lou Eta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/union-berlin-denounces-sexist-abuse-aimed-at-female-manager-marie-lou-eta/): Eta’s role as the first female manager of a men’s team was followed by derogatory ​and sexist comments on social media.
- [Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/ice-hockey-coach-admits-to-faking-covid-certificate-to-enter-china-olympics/): Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach’s false Olympic paperwork.
- [Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/global-oil-demand-to-plunge-amid-disruptions-caused-by-war-on-iran-iea/): The IEA’s oil ‘demand destruction’ report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.
- [France To Host Meet To Discuss Restoration Of Hormuz Traffic On Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/france-to-host-meet-to-discuss-restoration-of-hormuz-traffic-on-friday/): France to host Strait of Hormuz shipping meeting Friday, after UK France plan summit of 40 nations to restore freedom of navigation amid reduced post ceasefire traffic.
- [Ex-Student Opens Fire At Former School In Turkey, Wounds 16 Before Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/ex-student-opens-fire-at-former-school-in-turkey-wounds-16-before-suicide/): The student opens fire at former high school in Sanliurfa Turkey wounding 16 mostly students before killing himself, special forces secure site and probe the attack
- [Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/russias-lavrov-visits-china-as-us-pressures-iran-with-hormuz-blockade/): China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
- [Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/maradonas-childhood-home-becomes-soup-kitchen-for-those-in-need/): Neighbours gather at Maradona’s birthplace for meals, keeping compassion alive in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito.
- [Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/sanctioned-tankers-transit-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade/): Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
- [Trump Claims Pope Leo Owes Papacy To Him: ‘Only Because He Was American’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/trump-claims-pope-leo-owes-papacy-to-him-only-because-he-was-american/): Trump criticised Pope, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”. He accused Leo of acting like politician and said his actions were harming Catholic Church.
- [Islamabad Embarrassment: Pakistan Failed To Clear Dues Of Serena Hotel That Hosted US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/islamabad-embarrassment-pakistan-failed-to-clear-dues-of-serena-hotel-that-hosted-us-iran-talks/): According to sources, the situation escalated to the point where the hotel’s owner, linked to the Aga Khan Development Network, was forced to step in and settle the expenses.
- [Houthi Factor: Saudi Arabia Warns US Blockade Of Hormuz Could Deepen Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/houthi-factor-saudi-arabia-warns-us-blockade-of-hormuz-could-deepen-oil-crisis/): The warning reflects growing concern in Saudi Arabia that continued pressure on Iran could push it to retaliate beyond Hormuz by targeting the Bab al-Mandeb
- [Indian Embassy In Washington To Host Exhibition On ‘Human Cost Of Terrorism’ At Capitol Hill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/indian-embassy-in-washington-to-host-exhibition-on-human-cost-of-terrorism-at-capitol-hill/): The exhibition will be held around the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which took place on April 22, in which 26 people were killed.
- [World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/world-faces-food-catastrophe-if-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-persists-fao/): Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.
- [Iran-US Talks: What Is Xi Jinping’s Four-Point Peace Proposal For West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-us-talks-what-is-xi-jinpings-four-point-peace-proposal-for-west-asia-war/): Xi Jinping unveils four point plan for West Asia peace, urging peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty, aligned development and security, and adherence to international law.
- ['How Can We Trust You?': Iran’s Mistrust Of US, Tense Exchange Behind Islamabad Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-can-we-trust-you-irans-mistrust-of-us-tense-exchange-behind-islamabad-deadlock/): Iran-US hold rare high level talks in Islamabad on nuclear program sanctions and Strait of Hormuz, no deal reached, mistrust persists, more negotiations set for Thursday.
- [Loan To Repay A Loan? Pakistan Explores Funding Options, Plans Strategic Fuel Reserves Amid Middle East Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/loan-to-repay-a-loan-pakistan-explores-funding-options-plans-strategic-fuel-reserves-amid-middle-east-crisis/): Islamabad is currently in the international spotlight as it is playing an important role in mediation talks between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
- [‘Stick To Morality’: Vance Says Vatican Should ‘Stay Out Of US Affairs’ Amid Trump-Pope Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/stick-to-morality-vance-says-vatican-should-stay-out-of-us-affairs-amid-trump-pope-row/): Vance also defended Trump’s now-deleted social media post depicting himself as a saint-like healer with light radiating from his fingers.
- [Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/yamal-seeks-inspiration-from-lebron-neymar-for-champions-league-comeback/): Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/palestine-weekly-wrap-master-of-the-house-says-ben-gvir-as-al-aqsa-opens/): Nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan among multiple Palestinians killed in ongoing Gaza strikes amid fears of escalating violence.
- [Carlos Queiroz named Ghana head coach before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/carlos-queiroz-named-ghana-head-coach-before-world-cup/): The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
- [Islamabad, Geneva Or Istanbul: Where Could Round Two Of US-Iran Talks Happen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/islamabad-geneva-or-istanbul-where-could-round-two-of-us-iran-talks-happen/): With mediation efforts intensifying and urgency mounting, three cities – Islamabad, Geneva, and Istanbul – have emerged as frontrunners for round two of US-Iran talks.
- [Prime Minister Sanchez's Fourth Beijing Visit In Three Years And The Making Of A New World Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/prime-minister-sanchezs-fourth-beijing-visit-in-three-years-and-the-making-of-a-new-world-order/): Spanish PM Sanchez visits China to seek better market access and tech investment, as US blocks the Strait of Hormuz and China vows its ships will keep sailing
- ['We Don't Want A Single Mosque': Thousands Of Japanese Residents Oppose New Project In Viral Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/we-dont-want-a-single-mosque-thousands-of-japanese-residents-oppose-new-project-in-viral-video/): From noise complaints to fears of “cultural takeover,” the proposed mosque in Fujisawa has become a flashpoint for Japan’s struggle with rapid demographic changes
- [Swipe, Chat, Invest: How Iran-Linked Crypto Scams Target Americans On Dating Apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/swipe-chat-invest-how-iran-linked-crypto-scams-target-americans-on-dating-apps/): Iran-linked crypto scammers allegedly use dating apps to run “pig-butchering” schemes on Americans, stealing funds that may support state-backed geopolitical activities.
- [New trial over football great Maradona’s death begins in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/new-trial-over-football-great-maradonas-death-begins-in-argentina/): The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona’s medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
- [The Sea of Azov: Ukraine’s loss but hardly Russia’s gain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/the-sea-of-azov-ukraines-loss-but-hardly-russias-gain/): The colossal steel plants along Ukraine’s side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia’s invasion.
- [China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/china-dismisses-vice-minister-of-foreign-affairs-sun-weidong/): Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong’s sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-46-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
- ['They Are Warming Up': Iran Flaunts 'Red Bees Of Persian Gulf' Amid Hormuz Blockade Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/they-are-warming-up-iran-flaunts-red-bees-of-persian-gulf-amid-hormuz-blockade-threat/): Taking direct aim at Trump’s remarks, Iran mocked his assertion that Iranian naval power had been crippled.
- ['They Couldn't Cut A Deal': JD Vance Reveals Why Talks Failed With Iran In Pakistan | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/they-couldnt-cut-a-deal-jd-vance-reveals-why-talks-failed-with-iran-in-pakistan-exclusive/): Vance said that the Iranian delegation present at the talks could not close a deal on its own and would have to return to Tehran to seek clearance from senior leadership.
- [Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/asias-stock-markets-surge-oil-falls-on-hopes-for-us-iran-talks/): Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
- [China-Linked US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump’s Hormuz Blockade, Attempts To Transit Persian Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/china-linked-us-sanctioned-tanker-tests-trumps-hormuz-blockade-attempts-to-transit-persian-gulf/): A US-sanctioned tanker attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz shortly after Trump’s naval blockade on Iran came into force, testing Washington’s enforcement resolve.
- [YouTube, TikTok, FB, Spotify: Digital Earnings Power Nepal PM’s Income, Asset Filing Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/youtube-tiktok-fb-spotify-digital-earnings-power-nepal-pms-income-asset-filing-shows/): Such income streams are rare in asset filings by senior politicians in Nepal, where disclosures typically cite real estate, family businesses or inherited assets.
- [Iran Consulate’s Viral Repost Praising India Sparks Internet Frenzy; 'Yahan Gyaan Bhi Milta Hai Aur Swag Bhi'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-consulates-viral-repost-praising-india-sparks-internet-frenzy-yahan-gyaan-bhi-milta-hai-aur-swag-bhi/): Iran’s Mumbai consulate reshared a viral X post on Israel-Palestine, adding praise for India’s heritage. The move triggered mixed reactions online, from humour to sharp criticism
- [Iran Rejects Any Halt To Uranium Enrichment As US Pushes For 20-Year Moratorium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/iran-rejects-any-halt-to-uranium-enrichment-as-us-pushes-for-20-year-moratorium/): Iran’s IRGC has firmly rejected any suggestion that Tehran will abandon uranium enrichment, calling such claims false and reaffirming its commitment to nuclear sovereignty.
- [Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/super-typhoon-sinlaku-bears-down-on-northern-mariana-islands-guam/): Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
- [Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-openai-ceo-sam-altman/): A man has been charged with attempted murder for hurling a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
- [Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/three-babies-born-into-sudan-war-every-minute-charity-warns/): Sudanese children are being born into conditions ‘no child should ever face’, Save the Children says.
- [Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/indonesia-us-sign-major-defence-cooperation-agreement/): Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
- [VANCE’S BIG WARNING: Iran Must Act Now, Says “Cannot Be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapon” | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/vances-big-warning-iran-must-act-now-says-cannot-be-allowed-to-develop-nuclear-weapon-4k/): In a strong and decisive statement, US Vice President JD Vance has warned that Iran must act immediately, stressing that it “cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.”His remarks come amid rising tensions following the collapse of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations. Vance made it clear that the United States has drawn firm red lines on […]
- [After US-Iran Deal Failure, Pakistan Pushes For Second Round In Islamabad, Talks Likely In Two Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/after-us-iran-deal-failure-pakistan-pushes-for-second-round-in-islamabad-talks-likely-in-two-days/): Sources say negotiations for the next round have already entered an advanced stage, with both sides informally agreeing to continue discussions either in Islamabad or Geneva.
- [Middle East Oil Production Plunges Since March Due To Iran War, OPEC Data Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/middle-east-oil-production-plunges-since-march-due-to-iran-war-opec-data-shows/): Overall, OPEC’s production plunged 27 percent month over month from 28.7 million barrels per day to 20.8 million barrels per day.
- ['Left Via Alternative Route': Iran Leader Claims Talks With US Ended Abruptly Due To Security Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/left-via-alternative-route-iran-leader-claims-talks-with-us-ended-abruptly-due-to-security-threat/): Mohammad Marandi, who was part of the delegation, said the negotiations were cut short under tense and unusual circumstances.
- [Fast And Furious: What Are The Iranian Boats That Trump Has Warned To Destroy In Strait Of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/fast-and-furious-what-are-the-iranian-boats-that-trump-has-warned-to-destroy-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s fast-attack boats are small, but potentially disruptive naval assets that the US believes could challenge its blockade in Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Unacceptable': Meloni Condemns Trump's Criticism Of Pope, Backs Pontiff's Stance On War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/unacceptable-meloni-condemns-trumps-criticism-of-pope-backs-pontiffs-stance-on-war/): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable,” defends the Popes peace calls, raising tensions with her key US ally.
- [Fresh Round Of US-Iran Talks To Resolve West Asia Conflict Likely On Thursday: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/fresh-round-of-us-iran-talks-to-resolve-west-asia-conflict-likely-on-thursday-report/): US and Iran may resume negotiations as early as Thursday, AP reports, after high level talks in Islamabad failed to reach a breakthrough but kept dialogue open.
- [How Tehran's Nuclear Commitments Pushed The US-Iran Deal Into Last-Minute Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-tehrans-nuclear-commitments-pushed-the-us-iran-deal-into-last-minute-deadlock/): Talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad failed to secure a breakthrough after sharp differences emerged over Tehran’s nuclear clause.
- [‘Goal Is To Disarm Terrorists’: Israel Rules Out Ceasefire With Hezbollah Ahead Of US-Mediated Lebanon Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/goal-is-to-disarm-terrorists-israel-rules-out-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-ahead-of-us-mediated-lebanon-talks/): Israel and Lebanon will talks in Washington focused on disarming Hezbollah and securing the border. Hezbollah rejects the process as fighting and casualties continue.
- [US-Israel War Changed Iran’s Regime For The Worse? Khamenei To IRGC, 3 Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-israel-war-changed-irans-regime-for-the-worse-khamenei-to-irgc-3-reasons-why/): US-Israel War Changed Iran’s Regime For Worse? Instead of bringing forward moderate leaders, “power vacuum” has been filled by a more entrenched hard-line elite. News18 explains
- [Second School Shooting In Two Days In Turkey Leaves One Dead, Several Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/second-school-shooting-in-two-days-in-turkey-leaves-one-dead-several-injured/): Security forces swiftly secured the school premises and the surrounding area, while an investigation was launched to determine the identity and motive of the attacker.
- [Barcelona starlets to learn from Atletico Madrid Champions League defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/barcelona-starlets-to-learn-from-atletico-madrid-champions-league-defeat/): Barcelona won 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Atletico claimed tie 3-2 on aggregate.
- [Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/double-standards-why-irans-nukes-are-scrutinised-israel-gets-a-pass/): Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
- [Iran To Use Alternative Ports To Reroute Around Strait Of Hormuz Amid US Blockade: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-to-use-alternative-ports-to-reroute-around-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade-report/): The report did not specify the locations of these ports, stating only that they are believed to be situated in the country’s southern regions.
- [Trump Calls UK Immigration Policies 'Insane', Says Britain Is 'Being Invaded'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-calls-uk-immigration-policies-insane-says-britain-is-being-invaded/): Trump framed his criticism as coming from a place of affection for Britain, insisting he wants to see the country thrive.
- [Restoring Global LPG Supply Chains Could Take 3-4 Years As West Asia War Damage Remains Unclear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/restoring-global-lpg-supply-chains-could-take-3-4-years-as-west-asia-war-damage-remains-unclear/): Higher LPG prices are already impacting commercial users such as hotels, restaurants and small businesses, while also increasing subsidy pressures on oil marketing companies.
- [France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/frances-ekitike-to-miss-world-cup-after-liverpool-champions-league-injury/): Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
- [What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-israels-ambassador-to-the-us/): Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator
- [Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/italy-suspends-long-standing-defence-agreement-with-israel/): Italy suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between them.
- [Two Tables, One War: Why US-Iran Negotiators Will Be Closely Watching Israel-Lebanon Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/two-tables-one-war-why-us-iran-negotiators-will-be-closely-watching-israel-lebanon-talks/): As United States-Iran talks resume in Pakistan, parallel Israel-Lebanon talks could shape ceasefire, leverage, and regional peace outcomes.
- [Sanctioned Supertanker Crosses Hormuz Strait 'Without Disturbance' Despite US Blockade, Claims Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/sanctioned-supertanker-crosses-hormuz-strait-without-disturbance-despite-us-blockade-claims-iran/): A sanctioned supertanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz openly despite a US blockade, Iranian media has claimed, calling it a challenge to Washington’s sanctions pressure.
- [Indian Delegation To Visit US Next Week For Trade Talks Amid Tariff Changes: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/indian-delegation-to-visit-us-next-week-for-trade-talks-amid-tariff-changes-sources/): The agreement was initially expected to be signed in March, but developments after a US Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have altered the timeline.
- [‘Commander In Grief’: Iran’s Cheeky ‘Job Application’ To Meloni After Trump Fallout Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/commander-in-grief-irans-cheeky-job-application-to-meloni-after-trump-fallout-goes-viral/): After Giorgia Meloni’s fallout with Donald Trump, the Iranian Embassy in Ghana dropped the smoothest “job application” in diplomatic history.
- [Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/palestinian-leader-barghouti-endures-violent-assaults-in-israeli-prisons/): Recent reports of prison brutality follow an attack last year that resulted in broken ribs and head injuries.
- [North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/north-korea-boosting-ability-to-manufacture-nuclear-arms-iaea-chief-warns/): The nuclear watchdog’s chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor.
- [Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-citizen-held-in-france-over-pro-palestine-comments-returns-home/): Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
- [US Says Iran 'Checkmated' as CENTCOM Claims Hormuz Blockade 'Fully Implemented' In 36 Hours | 4k](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-says-iran-checkmated-as-centcom-claims-hormuz-blockade-fully-implemented-in-36-hours-4k/): US Central Command says its naval blockade has halted most maritime trade with Iran, with forces asserting “maritime superiority” within 36 hours. Warships have intercepted vessels departing Iranian ports, though some traffic through Hormuz continues.Washington says the move pressures Tehran over nuclear demands, while signalling potential renewed talks despite ongoing tensions.0:00 INTRO2:29 ‘TRUMP HAS PUT […]
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-47-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
- [Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/families-across-sudan-endure-years-of-displacement-hunger-loss/): More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.
- [‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/food-is-unifying-how-lebanons-migrants-are-feeding-the-war-displaced/): Often overlooked in Lebanon’s society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
- [US Treasury's Bessent Says Chinese Ships Won't Be Allowed Via Hormuz: 'Not Going To Get Iranian Oil'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-treasurys-bessent-says-chinese-ships-wont-be-allowed-via-hormuz-not-going-to-get-iranian-oil/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said no Chinese ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to access Iranian oil amid the ongoing conflict.
- [Saudi Arabia Steps In With $3 Billion Support For Pakistan Amid Looming UAE Debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/saudi-arabia-steps-in-with-3-billion-support-for-pakistan-amid-looming-uae-debt/): The extra funding for Pakistan comes on top of Riyadh extending the rollover arrangement for an additional $5 billion deposit for a longer period.
- [China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/chinas-xi-meets-russian-fm-lavrov-calls-relations-with-moscow-precious/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
- [Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/uzbek-chess-grandmaster-sindarov-sets-up-world-title-match-with-gukesh/): Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ⁠a round ⁠to spare and will face India’s Gukesh next.
- [Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-turns-on-meloni-saying-she-lacks-courage-over-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The US president says he is ‘shocked at her’, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
- [Did Iran Use Chinese Spy Satellite To Track US Bases During War? Here's What China Has To Say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/did-iran-use-chinese-spy-satellite-to-track-us-bases-during-war-heres-what-china-has-to-say/): Iranian military commanders reportedly tasked the satellite with tracking key US military installations, including bases in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq.
- [Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/avdija-scores-41-as-trail-blazers-upset-suns-in-nba-west-play-in/): Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
- [England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/england-beat-spain-1-0-to-lead-womens-world-cup-2027-qualifying-group/): Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
- [Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-says-270bn-war-loss-must-be-compensated-as-fresh-talks-with-us-loom/): Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
- [US And Iran Teams To Return To Islamabad? Trump Hints At Resuming Talks 'Over Next Two Days' | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-and-iran-teams-to-return-to-islamabad-trump-hints-at-resuming-talks-over-next-two-days-4k/): US President Donald Trump says Iran talks could resume “over the next two days”, after the first round in Pakistan last weekend ended without a deal. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of negotiations with Iranian officials. Vance said he believed those across the table in Islamabad “wanted to […]
- [ED Raids AAP MP Ashok Mittal, Who Replaced Raghav Chadha In Rajya Sabha, In FEMA Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/ed-raids-aap-mp-ashok-mittal-who-replaced-raghav-chadha-in-rajya-sabha-in-fema-case/): The central agency has not yet issued a detailed statement on the scope of the searches.
- [Pakistan Set For Round Two Of US-Iran Talks, Sharif To Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pakistan-set-for-round-two-of-us-iran-talks-sharif-to-visit-saudi-arabia-qatar-turkey/): In parallel, a high-powered Pakistani delegation is likely to travel to Geneva later this week, signalling that multiple diplomatic tracks are being explored simultaneously.
- ['Amazing Two Days Ahead': Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire May Not Need Extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/amazing-two-days-ahead-trump-signals-iran-ceasefire-may-not-need-extension/): Donald Trump said he does not expect the Iran ceasefire to require an extension, expressing confidence that developments over the next two days could be decisive.
- [Sanctioned Chinese Vessel Fails To Break US Blockade, Turns Back At Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/sanctioned-chinese-vessel-fails-to-break-us-blockade-turns-back-at-hormuz/): Tracking data showed the Chinese tanker reversed course after exiting the Gulf a day earlier, becoming one of the first vessels to be forced back since the blockade was announced.
- [Iran Embassy Adds A 'Jesus Climax' To Trump's Deleted Truth Social Post, Video Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-embassy-adds-a-jesus-climax-to-trumps-deleted-truth-social-post-video-goes-viral/): After President Trump deleted an AI-generated “Jesus” portrait claiming he was just a doctor, Iran’s Embassy in Tajikistan fired back with a satirical video
- [Are Americans Warming Up To China? New Survey Answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/are-americans-warming-up-to-china-new-survey-answers/): The survey also showed declining confidence in US President Donald Trump’s ability to handle China policy.
- [Why Dubai’s Most Famous Hotel Is Shutting Doors Until 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/why-dubais-most-famous-hotel-is-shutting-doors-until-2027/): After a quarter-century of setting the gold standard, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is closing for an 18-month restoration.
- [South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/south-africa-appoints-former-apartheid-era-negotiator-as-us-ambassador/): Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
- [US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-military-says-blockade-of-iran-ports-completely-halts-economic-trade/): US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
- [Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/candidate-calls-for-new-election-in-peru-claiming-fraud-without-evidence/): Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election ‘null and void’.
- [‘America Is Back’: Trump Targets Pope Leo Again, Says Nuclear Bomb For Iran ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/america-is-back-trump-targets-pope-leo-again-says-nuclear-bomb-for-iran-absolutely-unacceptable/): Trump renewed his attacks on Pope Leo XIV over his anti war stance, claims Iran killed 42000 protesters and must not get nuclear arms.
- [New trial begins over football legend Maradona’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/new-trial-begins-over-football-legend-maradonas-death/): A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
- [Europe Mulls Post-War Coalition To Secure Strait of Hormuz, US Role May Be Excluded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/europe-mulls-post-war-coalition-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz-us-role-may-be-excluded/): European nations are working on a post-war naval coalition to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on mine-clearing and escort operations.
- [Satellite Images Show Iran Restoring Underground Missile Sites Hit By US-Israel Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/satellite-images-show-iran-restoring-underground-missile-sites-hit-by-us-israel-strikes/): The coalition had spent six weeks attempting to seal tunnel entrances through heavy bombardment, but Tehran is now using the pause in fighting to restore access to these sites.
- [US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-forces-kill-4-people-in-latest-strike-on-vessels-in-eastern-pacific/): The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- [Hormuz Reopening, IRGC Nod For Deal: US Sets 2 Conditions For Next Iran Talks As Ceasefire Nears End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/hormuz-reopening-irgc-nod-for-deal-us-sets-2-conditions-for-next-iran-talks-as-ceasefire-nears-end/): US sets conditions to resume Iran talks in Pakistan, demands Hormuz reopening and IRGC mandate. It has maintains naval blockade as ceasefire nears end.
- [Iran Weighs Short-Term Pause In Strait Of Hormuz Shipments Amid US Tensions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-weighs-short-term-pause-in-strait-of-hormuz-shipments-amid-us-tensions-report/): Iran may pause Hormuz shipments to avoid US clash as new talks loom, Trump says Iran talks could resume this week, Israel and Lebanon agree to direct talks amid ongoing clashes
- [Trump Says Second Round Of US-Iran Talks Could Happen 'Over Next Two Days' In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-could-happen-over-next-two-days-in-islamabad/): Trump has said that fresh US-Iran peace talks could take place in Islamabad within the next two days, praising Asim Munir for his alleged role in facilitating diplomacy.
- [Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/israeli-attacks-kill-11-including-two-children-in-day-of-strikes-on-gaza/): A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel’s latest strikes on northern Gaza.
- [Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/israel-and-lebanon-hold-direct-talks-for-first-time-in-decades/): After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.
- [US-Iran Round Two Talks Face Sharp Divisions Over Enrichment, Hormuz Control, And Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-iran-round-two-talks-face-sharp-divisions-over-enrichment-hormuz-control-and-hezbollah/): Round two of US-Iran talks faces major hurdles as sharp differences persist over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief sequencing, and Strait of Hormuz control.
- [‘Great Contributors To US’: Vance Praises Indian Immigrants, Raises Alarm On H-1B Fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/great-contributors-to-us-vance-praises-indian-immigrants-raises-alarm-on-h-1b-fraud/): US Vice President JD Vance also highlighted his personal connection to India, noting that he is married to the daughter of Indian immigrants.
- [Trump Says Iran War 'Very Close To Over', Claims Tehran Wants To Make A Deal Very Badly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-says-iran-war-very-close-to-over-claims-tehran-wants-to-make-a-deal-very-badly/): Trump said the Iran conflict is “very close to over,” claiming his actions prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and asserting that Iran is keen to strike a deal.
- [Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/haitis-culture-ministry-fires-workers-over-citadel-stampede-that-killed-25/): At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: JD Vance Says Washington Pushing ‘Grand Bargain’ With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-jd-vance-says-washington-pushing-grand-bargain-with-tehran/): Iran-US-Israel War News LIVE Updates: Following the Islamabad deadlock, the United States began enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘US-Iran Mistrust Can't Be Solved Overnight’: JD Vance Ahead Of Second Round Of Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-iran-mistrust-cant-be-solved-overnight-jd-vance-ahead-of-second-round-of-peace-talks/): JD Vance asserted that the administration of US President Donald Trump is not looking for a limited agreement, but a broader deal.
- [Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/delcy-rodriguez-calls-for-a-venezuela-free-of-sanctions-amid-us-detente/): Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy.
- [French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/french-police-arrest-students-protesting-anti-semitism-law/): Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.
- [Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-war-live-trump-hints-at-talks-us-blockade-in-hormuz-enters-2nd-day/): US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day.
- [‘Doesn't He Look Like Barack?’ Joe Biden Compares Syracuse Trustee With Ex-President, Sparks Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/doesnt-he-look-like-barack-joe-biden-compares-syracuse-trustee-with-ex-president-sparks-row/): While many noted it was likely a joke, others accused the former President of racism.
- [Trump Hints Another Round Of US-Iran Talks; Israel-Lebanon To Hold Direct Negotiations | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/trump-hints-another-round-of-us-iran-talks-israel-lebanon-to-hold-direct-negotiations-top-updates/): Trump signals possible US Iran talks in Pakistan as US tightens oil sanctions and enforces naval blockade, while US mediated talks bring Israel and Lebanon to direct negotiations.
- [The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/the-take-who-is-keeping-the-fight-alive-in-sudans-war/): What three years of war have done to Sudan.
- [Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war/): The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
- [Over 20 Ships Crossed Strait Of Hormuz In 24 Hours Despite US Blockade: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/over-20-ships-crossed-strait-of-hormuz-in-24-hours-despite-us-blockade-report/): CENTCOM said that the blockade applies only to vessels “entering and exiting Iranian ports” and other vessels remain free to transit the waterway.
- [‘Economic Fury’: US Refuses To Extend Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Homruz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/economic-fury-us-refuses-to-extend-iran-oil-sanctions-waiver-amid-homruz-blockade/): The Treasury department also issued a direct warning to global financial institutions, signalling tougher enforcement ahead.
- [Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/atletico-edge-barcelona-on-aggregate-to-reach-champions-league-semifinal/): Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.
- [Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/fifth-woman-accuses-former-us-lawmaker-eric-swalwell-of-sexual-misconduct/): The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
- [US Doesn't ‘Have Time For Ukraine’ Because Of Iran War: Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-doesnt-have-time-for-ukraine-because-of-iran-war-zelenskyy/): Describing them as “pragmatic,” Zelenskyy said the negotiators were seeking to engage Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
- [Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/spains-bangladeshi-community-cheers-migrant-amnesty-programme/): Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.
- [Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israeli-attack-kills-several-people-in-gaza-refugee-camp/): Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
- [Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/canada-faces-calls-to-rescind-planned-cuts-to-refugee-healthcare-scheme/): Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to ‘de facto denial of care’.
- [Israel, Lebanon Agree To Direct Talks After ‘Productive’ Washington Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israel-lebanon-agree-to-direct-talks-after-productive-washington-meeting/): Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter called the talks a “wonderful exchange” and said that the two countries are “on the same side” in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah.
- [Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/pakistan-pm-headed-to-riyadh-and-ankara-amid-prospect-of-new-us-iran-talks/): Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
- [Why are global views of the US getting worse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/why-are-global-views-of-the-us-getting-worse/): We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.
- [FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/fifa-faces-pressure-to-call-on-trump-to-stop-ice-raids-at-2026-world-cup/): The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
- [Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/spanish-government-approves-amnesty-programme-for-undocumented-immigrants/): The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.
- [How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-us-blockade-on-iran-will-worsen-energy-crisis/): With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
- [US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-appeals-court-blocks-contempt-case-over-trump-deportation-flights/): The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
- [Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/hundreds-missing-after-rohingya-boat-capsizes-in-andaman-sea-un/): About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.
- [The 'Pehalwan' Protocol: Who Was Behind The Social Media Blunder That Embarrassed Pakistan’s PM? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/the-pehalwan-protocol-who-was-behind-the-social-media-blunder-that-embarrassed-pakistans-pm-exclusive/): The Pakistan Prime Minister’s personal X account is apparently managed by a member of his personal staff who lacks higher education
- [US-Iran Final Deal May Include Lebanon Truce, Nuclear Caps, And Hormuz Reopening | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/us-iran-final-deal-may-include-lebanon-truce-nuclear-caps-and-hormuz-reopening-exclusive/): This comes even as Trump indicated that fresh negotiations could take place in Pakistan “over the next two days.”
- [Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada’s special election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/carney-vows-focus-on-affordability-after-winning-canadas-special-election/): The Liberals now hold 174 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons of Canada after winning three key by-elections.
- [Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/video-un-chief-antonio-guterres-says-talks-on-iran-war-likely-to-restart/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probably” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
- [Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/drones-iran-war-escalating-horror-as-sudan-war-enters-fourth-year/): UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
- [Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/over-sold-and-under-delivered-israels-netanyahu-faces-ceasefire-backlash/): Polls show Israeli public frustration over a showdown that did not fully defeat Iran.
- [Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/aid-groups-bidding-to-boost-relief-shipments-into-iran/): Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.
- [Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israeli-ambassador-lebanon-wants-to-be-liberated-from-hezbollah/): Israel’s ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.
- [Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/fed-nominee-warshs-financial-disclosures-point-to-assets-well-over-100m/): Warsh’s financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
- [The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/the-process-of-justice-must-be-observed-in-icc-prosecutor-karim-khans-case/): The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.
- [IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/imf-cuts-global-growth-forecast-during-hormuz-blockade/): Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
- [Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/israeli-strike-on-gaza-police-car-kills-child/): An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.
- [How Will US Navy’s Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Impact Iran And Its Economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/how-will-us-navys-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-impact-iran-and-its-economy/): Iran has weathered decades of US sanctions and regional conflicts, but Washington’s naval blockade could still disrupt its oil exports, trade flows and economic stability.
- [The $100 Billion Confession: Pakistan Interior Minister Admits Massive Offshore Capital Flight | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/the-100-billion-confession-pakistan-interior-minister-admits-massive-offshore-capital-flight-exclusive-details/): Mohsin Naqvi issued a direct ultimatum to the nation’s elite, demanding they repatriate a fraction of their offshore wealth or face the consequences
- [Three Ships Leave Iranian Ports Despite US Military Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/three-ships-leave-iranian-ports-despite-us-military-blockade/): Iran linked ships cross Strait of Hormuz despite new US naval blockade, including Liberia and Comoros flagged vessels and US sanctioned China linked tanker Rich Starry.
- [It is time for a ceasefire in Sudan and a new way forward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/it-is-time-for-a-ceasefire-in-sudan-and-a-new-way-forward/): The SAF and the RSF cannot shape the future of Sudan alone. All political actors and the Sudanese people must join.
- [Somalia reports hit on al-Shabab with ‘international support’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/somalia-reports-hit-on-al-shabab-with-international-support/): Army killed the fighters with the help of an international partner that carried out air strikes.
- [Video shows drone exploding in northern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/video-shows-drone-exploding-in-northern-israel/): Video captured the moment a drone exploded in northern Israel’s Nahariya, about 10 kilometres from the Lebanese border.
- [No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/no-ships-make-it-past-us-blockade-in-hormuz-strait-in-first-day-pentagon/): CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
- [Sanctioned China-Linked Tanker Tests US Hormuz Blockade, Makes ‘U-Turn’ After Transit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/14/sanctioned-china-linked-tanker-tests-us-hormuz-blockade-makes-u-turn-after-transit/): Tracking data shows the sanctioned tanker crossed Hormuz before appearing to reverse course.
- ['After 34 Years': Trump Says Historic Israel-Lebanon Meeting To Be Held Tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/after-34-years-trump-says-historic-israel-lebanon-meeting-to-be-held-tomorrow/): Trump’s remarks came as reports emerged that a ceasefire between the Israel and Lebanon would come soon as the US looks to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.
- [Democrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/democrats-clash-with-us-energy-secretary-over-iran-war-and-gas-prices/): Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’.
- [Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/hopes-grow-for-a-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks-as-pakistan-mediates/): Pakistani sources say there has been a ‘major breakthrough’ over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-says-israel-and-lebanons-leaders-will-speak-on-thursday/): US president says the leaders of the two countries will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday.
- [US Says No Ceasefire Push On Israel, Lebanon Issue Separate From Iran Peace Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-says-no-ceasefire-push-on-israel-lebanon-issue-separate-from-iran-peace-talks-report/): US denies asking Israel for Lebanon ceasefire, Israeli cabinet debates but makes no decision, talks with Lebanon continue as US Iran negotiations show some progress
- [Beyond Internet Outrage: Why Has South Korea Jailed American YouTuber Johnny Somali?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/beyond-internet-outrage-why-has-south-korea-jailed-american-youtuber-johnny-somali/): Somali’s actions, particularly around a deeply symbolic “comfort women” statue, struck a nerve that goes far beyond internet outrage.
- [Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire May Be Announced Soon As US Looks To De-Escalate Tensions In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-may-be-announced-soon-as-us-looks-to-de-escalate-tensions-in-west-asia/): A truce between Israel and Hezbollah could come into effect as early as this week, even as Israeli operations continue in the key town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.
- [Smiles And Hugs: Iran FM Araghchi 'Delighted' To Welcome Pak Army Chief Munir In Tehran For Key Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/smiles-and-hugs-iran-fm-araghchi-delighted-to-welcome-pak-army-chief-munir-in-tehran-for-key-talks/): The visit came amid the ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilise tensions in West Asia.
- [Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israeli-forces-fire-stun-grenades-at-journalists-in-occupied-nablus/): Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army’s raid of Nablus.
- [Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/pakistan-expecting-major-breakthrough-tied-to-irans-nuclear-programme/): A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Costliest Loss Yet: US Navy's $240 Million Surveillance Drone Crashes Over Persian Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/costliest-loss-yet-us-navys-240-million-surveillance-drone-crashes-over-persian-gulf/): The MQ-4C Triton is among the US Navy’s most sophisticated unmanned surveillance platforms, capable of long-endurance missions,
- [Special Forces Missions, Kharg Island Seizure: US Plans For Potential Iran Ground Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/special-forces-missions-kharg-island-seizure-us-plans-for-potential-iran-ground-ops/): Talks between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad have so far failed to produce a breakthrough, though the White House has indicated that negotiations could resume.
- [Hezbollah Signals Openness To Ceasefire Even As Israel Vows To Press On With Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/hezbollah-signals-openness-to-ceasefire-even-as-israel-vows-to-press-on-with-attacks/): Hezbollah has indicated openness to a ceasefire linked to regional negotiations, even as Israel signalled it would continue military operations in southern Lebanon.
- [Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills 12-year-old child, wounds 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/russian-attack-on-ukraines-kyiv-kills-12-year-old-child-wounds-10/): Kyiv’s mayor says the attacks hit Podilskyi and Obolonsky districts, causing fires and damage to residential buildings.
- [Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/brazils-fugitive-ex-spy-chief-freed-in-the-us-after-ice-detention/): Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: US Says It Turned Back 10 Ships Since Start Of Hormuz Blockade This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-us-says-it-turned-back-10-ships-since-start-of-hormuz-blockade-this-week/): US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: A Pakistani delegation led by Army chief Asim Munir held talks with officials in Iran on the possibility of a new round of negotiations.
- [El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/el-salvador-publishes-law-allowing-life-sentences-for-minors-as-young-as-12/): The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.
- [Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-live-pakistan-in-push-for-new-round-of-us-iran-peace-negotiations/): At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.
- [Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/huge-crowds-greet-pope-leo-in-cameroon-20-years-after-outreach-trip/): Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.
- [Iran Signals Hormuz Shift, Offers Free Passage To Ships Via Oman: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-signals-hormuz-shift-offers-free-passage-to-ships-via-oman-report/): As per the report, Iran may permit vessels to sail through the Omani side of the narrow waterway “without risk of attack,” but only if a broader agreement is reached.
- [US Optimistic About Peace Deal With Iran, Israel Calls For Hezbollah Dismantling | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-optimistic-about-peace-deal-with-iran-israel-calls-for-hezbollah-dismantling-top-updates/): US President Donald Trump ​has said that he believes the war he launched with Israel in late February is nearly over.
- [Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israel-bombs-homes-in-southern-lebanon/): The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.
- [Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/perus-ballot-count-drags-on-amid-frustration-with-presidential-election/): The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country’s chaotic politics.
- [BBC Layoffs: UK News Giant To Cut 2,000 Jobs In Biggest Downsize In 15 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/bbc-layoffs-uk-news-giant-to-cut-2000-jobs-in-biggest-downsize-in-15-years/): The round of job losses, the biggest at the BBC since 2011, is being set in motion before the former top Google executive Matt Brittin takes over as director general next month.
- [‘Is This Your Job?’ Mojtaba Khamenei's Adviser Threatens To Sink US Ships After Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/is-this-your-job-mojtaba-khameneis-adviser-threatens-to-sink-us-ships-after-hormuz-blockade/): Iran adviser Mohsen Rezaei, known for his hardline stance, further said that he personally opposed extending the ceasefire.
- [US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-jury-finds-ticketmaster-and-live-nation-had-anticompetitive-monopoly/): The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.
- [Bayern edge Real Madrid 4-3 in classic to reach Champions League semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/bayern-edge-real-madrid-4-3-in-classic-to-reach-champions-league-semifinals/): Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.
- [Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/brazils-police-open-a-probe-into-presidential-candidate-flavio-bolsonaro/): Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.
- [Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/israel-appoints-first-ambassador-to-somaliland/): The move comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.
- [Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/could-the-eus-alliance-with-israel-soon-change/): A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
- [‘US, Israel Have Identical Goals On Iran’: Netanyahu Says Ready For Any Scenario If War Resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-israel-have-identical-goals-on-iran-netanyahu-says-ready-for-any-scenario-if-war-resumes/): While a ceasefire remains in place, Netanyahu warned it was “too early to say how this will end,” stressing that Israel is ready for all contingencies.
- [US Refuses To Extend Russian, Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-refuses-to-extend-russian-iranian-oil-sanctions-waiver-amid-hormuz-blockade/): The moves signal an end to the Trump administration’s efforts to use the sanctions waivers ​to free ​up more ⁠oil supplies and lower soaring global energy prices.
- [‘Asim Munir Is Running Pakistan’: Ex-Pak Minister Says Trump Ignores Shehbaz Sharif Altogether](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/asim-munir-is-running-pakistan-ex-pak-minister-says-trump-ignores-shehbaz-sharif-altogether/): His remarks came at a time when Munir has become the main figure in Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, especially in hosting and managing talks between the United States and Iran.
- [US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-senate-rejects-another-war-powers-resolution-to-limit-trump-on-iran/): Fourth Senate War Powers vote – first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation – fails to gain traction.
- [Guterres urges end to arms flow as Sudan war enters fourth year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/guterres-urges-end-to-arms-flow-as-sudan-war-enters-fourth-year/): The flow of weapons to Sudan must stop, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on the war’s third anniversary.
- [Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/hungarys-magyar-urges-president-to-quit-vows-to-overhaul-state-media/): Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.
- [Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/could-the-us-oil-blockade-snuff-out-the-cuban-cigar/): Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island’s cigars survive the crisis?
- [Second Round Of US-Iran Peace Talks Likely To Be Held In Pakistan: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/second-round-of-us-iran-peace-talks-likely-to-be-held-in-pakistan-white-house/): The White House’s response came after US President Donald Trump signalled that talks with Iran could resume “over the next two days.”
- [Arab Barghouti says rights groups must do more for Palestinian prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/arab-barghouti-says-rights-groups-must-do-more-for-palestinian-prisoners/): Marwan Barghouti’s son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.
- [Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pope-leo-visits-cameroon-with-message-of-peace-amid-attacks-from-trump/): US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.
- [Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pakistan-army-chief-in-tehran-to-advance-next-round-of-us-iran-talks/): Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Pakistani army chief in Tehran amid bid to restart US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pakistani-army-chief-in-tehran-amid-bid-to-restart-us-talks/): Pakistan’s army chief has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Iran and the US.
- [US Did Not Request Extension Of Ceasefire With Iran, White House Clarifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-did-not-request-extension-of-ceasefire-with-iran-white-house-clarifies/): White House denies reports that Washington has formally requested an extension of the Iran ceasefire, press secretary Karoline Leavitt calls the earlier coverage ‘bad reporting’.
- [Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor Among Indians In TIME's 100 Most Influential List | Check All Names](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/sundar-pichai-ranbir-kapoor-among-indians-in-times-100-most-influential-list-check-all-names/): The annual TIME100 list honours global changemakers, with Pichai, Kapoor and Khanna featured for their impact across tech, entertainment and food.
- [From Sanae Takaichi To Balendra Shah: New Asian Leaders Shine On TIME's 100 Most Influential List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/from-sanae-takaichi-to-balendra-shah-new-asian-leaders-shine-on-times-100-most-influential-list/): TIME names Xi Jinping, Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi, Nepal’s Balendra Shah and Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman among 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
- [Meet Alysa Liu And Dolores Huerta: The Youngest And Oldest Person On TIME's 100 Most Influential List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/meet-alysa-liu-and-dolores-huerta-the-youngest-and-oldest-person-on-times-100-most-influential-list/): TIME reveals 2026 TIME100 list, with skater Alysa Liu the youngest and activist Dolores Huerta the oldest.
- [Veteran Investor Mark Mobius, Pioneer Of Emerging Markets Investing, Passes Away At 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/veteran-investor-mark-mobius-pioneer-of-emerging-markets-investing-passes-away-at-89/): Veteran investor Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets and longtime Franklin Templeton manager, died in Singapore at 89, leaving a major legacy in global investing.
- [Blood, Sweat and Sugar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/blood-sweat-and-sugar/): The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.
- [Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/countries-pledge-1-5bn-for-sudan-crisis-as-war-enters-fourth-year/): UN chief calls for end to ‘nightmare’ war as Khartoum rejects international conference as ‘colonial tutelage approach’.
- [What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/what-is-trump-backed-save-america-act-and-what-could-it-mean-for-us-vote/): US Senate resumes debate on controversial bill requiring more proof of citizenship, which Trump calls top priority.
- [If You Are Travelling To Europe, Expect Long Delays At Airports. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/if-you-are-travelling-to-europe-expect-long-delays-at-airports-heres-why/): Airports across several countries- including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Greece- have reported long queues, with passengers waiting hours.
- [US Sends 10,000+ Troops To West Asia As Trump Pushes Iran For Deal, Keeps Ground Ops Option Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-sends-10000-troops-to-west-asia-as-trump-pushes-iran-for-deal-keeps-ground-ops-option-open/): Three aircraft carriers and thousands of troops are being positioned in the region as the US prepares for escalation if the ceasefire with Iran collapses.
- [Made Nearly $47 Billion In 3 Months: How Top US Banks Profiteered From Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/made-nearly-47-billion-in-3-months-how-top-us-banks-profiteered-from-iran-war/): Financial giants including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Wells Fargo reported strong earnings.
- [Russia's Putin To 'Definitely' Attend BRICS Summit In India Later This Year, Says Kremlin: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/russias-putin-to-definitely-attend-brics-summit-in-india-later-this-year-says-kremlin-report/): Putin’s visit will mark his second trip to India within a year. He last visited in December 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit.
- [Shh… Can You Hear The Silence? Humans Are Speaking 300 Fewer Words Each Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/shh-can-you-hear-the-silence-humans-are-speaking-300-fewer-words-each-day/): Researchers observed that between 2005 and 2019, daily spoken words dropped by nearly 28 per cent.
- [Trump, Netanyahu, Xi Jinping Feature In TIME's 100 Most Influential Leaders List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-netanyahu-xi-jinping-feature-in-times-100-most-influential-leaders-list/): Newly elected leaders, Balen Shah of Nepal and Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh have also made it to the list.
- [Xi Jinping Appears On TIME's 100 Most Influential List For Record 14th Time: Where Trump Stands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/xi-jinping-appears-on-times-100-most-influential-list-for-record-14th-time-where-trump-stands/): While Xi Jinping leads by a wide margin, several other prominent global figures have also made multiple appearances on the TIME100 list over the years.
- [Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/netanyahu-sees-lebanon-as-his-last-chance-for-a-win/): After the failure in Gaza and Iran, the Israeli prime minister hopes he can be triumphant in Lebanon.
- [Israel’s High Court hears petitions to oust Ben-Gvir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/israels-high-court-hears-petitions-to-oust-ben-gvir/): Israel’s High Court heard petitions to oust Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- [Is Iran beating the US at its own propaganda game?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/is-iran-beating-the-us-at-its-own-propaganda-game/): Iran has condemned a ban imposed by YouTube on a pro-Iranian group that releases Lego-style AI videos.
- [UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/un-experts-urge-member-states-to-suspend-israel-arms-transfers/): The experts call Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon on April 8 ‘a blatant violation of the UN Charter’.
- [Hungary's PM-Elect Vows To Suspend ‘Propaganda Machine’ State Media, Urges President To Resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/hungarys-pm-elect-vows-to-suspend-propaganda-machine-state-media-urges-president-to-resign/): Peter Magyar plans to suspend state media news, pass a new press law, and is urging pro-Orban President Tamas Sulyok to resign or face removal.
- [Is Pete Hegseth’s Job At Risk? Iran War Sparks Impeachment Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/is-pete-hegseths-job-at-risk-iran-war-sparks-impeachment-push/): The first article of impeachment accuses Pete Hegseth of authorising US military strikes against Iran without seeking prior approval from the US Congress.
- ['If You Wade Into Politics, Expect Response': US House Speaker To Pope Over Trump Criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/if-you-wade-into-politics-expect-response-us-house-speaker-to-pope-over-trump-criticism/): Mike Johnson defends Trump in feud with Pope Leo over Iran war, warns Pope of political pushback, questions his comments on war and prayer.
- [Who Is Johnny Somali? American YouTuber Jailed In South Korea For Kissing A Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/who-is-johnny-somali-american-youtuber-jailed-in-south-korea-for-kissing-a-statue/): The 25-year-old, whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid, was convicted by a Seoul court on multiple charges, including public nuisance and distributing sexual deepfakes.
- [LIVE: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – Champions League quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/live-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal/): Follow the build-up and live text commentary of the game as Madrid look to come back from 2-1 first-leg defeat.
- [Why has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/why-has-italys-giorgia-meloni-suspended-a-defence-pact-with-israel/): Italy’s decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel’s staunchest allies.
- [As MAGA ‘Manosphere’ Splits Over Iran, Epstein, Conservative Women Influencers Step Into Spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/as-maga-manosphere-splits-over-iran-epstein-conservative-women-influencers-step-into-spotlight/): Female influencers like Candace Owens, who questioned the assassination of Charlie Kirk and spread conspiracy theories, are now among the rising voices in the US “manosphere”.
- [Iran Set To Execute First Female Protester Bita Hemmati Amid Crackdown On Dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-set-to-execute-first-female-protester-bita-hemmati-amid-crackdown-on-dissent/): Bita Hemmati and her husband, Mohammadreza Majid Asl, 34, along with two other men- Behrouz Zamaninezhad and Kourosh Zamaninezhad- were also sentenced to death.
- [Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal vows to win Champions League after Atletico defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/barcelonas-lamine-yamal-vows-to-win-champions-league-after-atletico-defeat/): Spain’s teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona’s Champions League exit to promise future glory.
- [US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-sending-10000-more-troops-to-middle-east-despite-iran-ceasefire/): The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
- [Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-warns-us-naval-blockade-threatens-ceasefire/): Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.
- [Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/can-japans-arms-industry-gain-from-trump-trust-loss/): Japan’s announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
- [Trump escalates threats to fire US Federal Reserve Chair Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-escalates-threats-to-fire-us-federal-reserve-chair-powell/): In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.
- [Trump, Americans Have Changed Their Attitude Towards China? Decoding The Sentiment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/trump-americans-have-changed-their-attitude-towards-china-decoding-the-sentiment/): What is the change in Americans’ attitude? Have US President Donald Trump’s views also changed? News18 explains the trend
- [Saudi, Russian, US Oil Giants Among Firms Earning $30m An Hour In Iran War Windfall: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/saudi-russian-us-oil-giants-among-firms-earning-30m-an-hour-in-iran-war-windfall-report/): Aramco emerged as the single largest beneficiary, with estimated war-related profits of $25.5bn projected for 2026 if prices stay at $100 a barrel.
- [Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir Reaches Tehran For Talks, May Meet Mojtaba Khamenei | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pakistan-field-marshal-asim-munir-reaches-tehran-for-talks-may-meet-mojtaba-khamenei-exclusive/): Munir is expected to hold in-depth discussions with senior Iranian officials on the recent US-Iran talks and review the positions of both negotiating sides.
- [What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/what-are-irans-100bn-in-frozen-assets-and-where-are-they-held/): Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
- [What people in Lebanon are saying about talks with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/what-people-in-lebanon-are-saying-about-talks-with-israel/): This is how people in Lebanon are reacting to the country’s first direct talks with Israel in decades.
- [US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-iran-talks-whats-the-latest-on-mediation-efforts/): Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
- [Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks diplomatic backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/italian-magazine-cover-of-israeli-settler-sparks-diplomatic-backlash/): Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler grinning at a Palestinian woman has sparked backlash from Israel
- [Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/every-27-minutes-someone-is-killed-in-sudans-war/): Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.
- [‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/erosion-of-a-countrys-future-what-has-the-war-cost-sudan/): Sudan’s civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.
- ['Incompetent': Trump Threatens To Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Does Not Step Aside Next Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/incompetent-trump-threatens-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-if-he-does-not-step-aside-next-month/): Trump called Jerome Powell a “disaster” and did not hold back on the building dispute that has become a fresh flashpoint between the two.
- [Iran Warns To Block Red Sea, Gulf And Sea Of Oman If US Naval Blockade Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/iran-warns-to-block-red-sea-gulf-and-sea-of-oman-if-us-naval-blockade-continues/): The US has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports since Monday, following failed negotiations with Tehran over the weekend in Pakistan.
- [A Secret Everyone Knows: Can Your Chats With ChatGPT And Claude Be Used Against You In Court?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/a-secret-everyone-knows-can-your-chats-with-chatgpt-and-claude-be-used-against-you-in-court/): A court ruling has prompted law firms across US to issue urgent advisories to clients about the legal risks of using AI when facing litigation.
- [Pakistani Delegation Heads To Tehran As US Sends Indirect Messages To Iran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/pakistani-delegation-heads-to-tehran-as-us-sends-indirect-messages-to-iran-exclusive/): Multiple indirect messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through Pakistan.
- [Is Wi-Fi Router Spying On You? US Warns Of Russian Hack That Could Steal Your Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/is-wi-fi-router-spying-on-you-us-warns-of-russian-hack-that-could-steal-your-data/): FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman of the Cyber Division said the scale of the threat made passive warnings insufficient.
- [As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/as-world-focuses-on-iran-israel-engineering-starvation-policy-in-gaza/): The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
- [Saudi Arabia Imposes Up To Rs 25 Lakh Fine For Illegal Hajj Without Permit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/saudi-arabia-imposes-up-to-rs-25-lakh-fine-for-illegal-hajj-without-permit/): The measures will be enforced from April 18 until mid-June, covering the peak Hajj season.
- ['Xi Will Give Me A Big, Fat, Hug': Trump Says China Agreed To Not Send Weapons To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/xi-will-give-me-a-big-fat-hug-trump-says-china-agreed-to-not-send-weapons-to-iran/): Trump wrote that China was “very happy” with his efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and added that Xi Jinping would give him a “big, fat hug” when they meet in the coming weeks.
- [US, Iran Agree In Principle To Extend Ceasefire As Mediators Push To Salvage Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-iran-agree-in-principle-to-extend-ceasefire-as-mediators-push-to-salvage-truce/): With the ceasefire set to expire next week, mediators are pushing for an extension as differences persist over nuclear activity, shipping routes and war damages.
- [US Naval Blockade Makes Little Dent To Hormuz Traffic On Day 1, Eight Ships Cross](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/us-naval-blockade-makes-little-dent-to-hormuz-traffic-on-day-1-eight-ships-cross/): At least eight ships crossed the strait on the first day of the blockade, even as overall traffic remained far below pre-war levels.
- [Maradona’s medical team could have saved his life, prosecutor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/maradonas-medical-team-could-have-saved-his-life-prosecutor-says/): ‘Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,’ a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian’s death says.
- [England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/england-cricket-captain-stokes-lucky-to-be-alive-after-facial-injury/): England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.
- [Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/anger-in-lebanon-as-israel-launches-deadly-strikes-despite-diplomatic-drive/): Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating ‘with the enemy is wrong’, warns of ‘internal division’.
- [Saudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup draw rescheduled due to US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/saudi-arabia-hosted-asian-cup-draw-rescheduled-due-to-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
- [Four killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/four-killed-in-turkiyes-second-school-shooting-in-two-days/): Three students and a teacher have been killed in the province of ​Kahramanmaras, according to the local governor.
- [Breezy Mornings, Mild Afternoons: Why UAE's April Weather Feels Like January This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/breezy-mornings-mild-afternoons-why-uaes-april-weather-feels-like-january-this-year/): The cooler sensation is the result of a cooler air mass from the north meeting a warmer, more humid air mass from the south and east.
- [French Man Wins $1 Million Picasso Painting For Just $117: 'How Can I Check This Isn’t A Hoax'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/15/french-man-wins-1-million-picasso-painting-for-just-117-how-can-i-check-this-isnt-a-hoax/): Picasso painting Tete de Femme worth over $1 million raffled for 100 euros, Paris man Ari Hodara wins, proceeds support Alzheimers research across Europe.
- [Divorce, Tension, And A Fatal Night: Ex-Virginia Lt Governor And Wife Found Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/divorce-tension-and-a-fatal-night-ex-virginia-lt-governor-and-wife-found-dead-in-suspected-murder-suicide/): Preliminary investigations suggest that Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Dr Cerina Fairfax, in the basement of their home before taking his own life in an upstairs bedroom
- [World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/world-cup-2026-football-fans-outraged-by-united-states-transit-prices/): FIFA received backlash from high-profile US politicians, who feel the governing body should subsidise domestic transit.
- [Lionel Messi buys Barcelona-based Spanish football club Cornella](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/lionel-messi-buys-barcelona-based-spanish-football-club-cornella/): The Argentina and Inter Miami forward has bought Cornella, who play in the same city as his former club Barcelona.
- [Hezbollah strikes north Israel ahead of Lebanon ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/hezbollah-strikes-north-israel-ahead-of-lebanon-ceasefire-announcement/): Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire after a rocket attack from Hezbollah hit Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.
- [Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/cuban-president-defiant-amid-us-pressure-and-energy-blockade-threats/): Miguel Diaz-Canel marks anniversary of socialist revolutionary declaration under threat of US attacks.
- [‘Links With Lashkar-E-Taiba’: Israel Urges India To Designate Hamas As Terror Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/links-with-lashkar-e-taiba-israel-urges-india-to-designate-hamas-as-terror-group/): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stressed that Israel has been engaged in a prolonged fight against “radical Islamist groups”.
- [Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Talk With PM Modi, Calls Him A Friend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-says-he-had-very-good-talk-with-pm-modi-calls-him-a-friend/): Trump also told PM Modi “we all love you” during the phone conversation, according to US envoy Sergio Gor.
- [Trump Says He Might Visit Islamabad If Iran Deal Is Signed, Lebanon Trip Also On Cards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-says-he-might-visit-islamabad-if-iran-deal-is-signed-lebanon-trip-also-on-cards/): Trump stated that Tehran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons and to returning what he referred to as “nuclear dust.”
- [‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/endless-grief-turkiye-mourns-victims-of-second-school-shooting-in-a-week/): Death toll rises to 10 after shooting by 14-year-old student at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras.
- [Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/former-lieutenant-governor-of-virginia-kills-wife-and-himself-police-say/): US officials believe the shooting related to the Democratic politician’s ongoing divorce with Cerina Fairfax, a dentist.
- [Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/gazas-new-generation-of-journalists-face-challenges-but-stay-resilient/): Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined.
- [Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/barcelona-appeal-to-uefa-over-laws-of-game-failure-in-champions-league-exit/): European football’s governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico.
- [Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/ex-arsenal-and-liverpool-keeper-manninger-killed-in-car-crash-with-train/): Alex Manninger played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his career while winning 33 Austria caps.
- [US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-house-votes-down-latest-effort-to-curtail-trumps-power-to-wage-iran-war/): Nearly all Democrats voted in favour, a day after a similar resolution failed in the US Senate along party lines.
- [Trump says Netanyahu, Aoun may meet at White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-says-netanyahu-aoun-may-meet-at-white-house/): Donald Trump said Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun may meet at the White House.
- [Punjabi Woman With Son In US Army Held by ICE, Alleges 24 Hours Without Food Or Water](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/punjabi-woman-with-son-in-us-army-held-by-ice-alleges-24-hours-without-food-or-water/): Meenu Batra, a longtime Texas resident and certified courtroom interpreter, was taken into custody on March 17 at Valley International Airport in Texas.
- [Hezbollah Backs Ceasefire, Warns Israel Against Continued Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/hezbollah-backs-ceasefire-warns-israel-against-continued-strikes/): Hezbollah will cautiously accept a Trump announced ceasefire with Israel only if attacks fully stop, credits Iranian pressure.
- [One Of The Rarest Titanic Artifacts Is Up for Sale: A Life Jacket. Can You Guess Its Price?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/one-of-the-rarest-titanic-artifacts-is-up-for-sale-a-life-jacket-can-you-guess-its-price/): Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli’s signed life jacket, the only such vest ever auctioned, is going up for sale in auction. Its price will baffle you.
- ['Won’t Be Hostages': Over 100 Writers Quit Historic French Publisher Over Rightwing Owner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/wont-be-hostages-over-100-writers-quit-historic-french-publisher-over-rightwing-owner/): Among those joining the walkout were Vanessa Springora, whose bestselling memoir Consent exposed abuse by a prominent novelist, and Laurent Binet.
- ['If There Is No Deal, Fighting Resumes': Trump's Warning To Iran Amid Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/if-there-is-no-deal-fighting-resumes-trumps-warning-to-iran-amid-peace-talks/): Post Content
- [10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/10-day-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-announced-by-trump/): Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.
- [‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/whose-is-he-a-gaza-fathers-fight-for-a-child-who-might-not-be-his/): Mohammed Lubbad’s wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth.
- [US House Rejects Bid To Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers Amid Growing Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-house-rejects-bid-to-limit-trumps-iran-war-powers-amid-growing-concerns/): US House rejects Democratic bid to limit Trumps Iran war powers, vote mostly along party lines amid concerns over costs, unclear goals and risk of wider conflict
- [US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-general-clarifies-iranian-ports-under-blockade-not-strait-of-hormuz/): A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.
- [No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/no-date-set-for-us-iran-talks-as-pakistan-pushes-to-keep-diplomacy-alive/): Pakistan’s prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
- [‘This Is Really Serious Shit’: OpenAI Policy Chief Says AI Fearmongering Has Turned Dangerous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/this-is-really-serious-shit-openai-policy-chief-says-ai-fearmongering-has-turned-dangerous/): OpenAI policy chief David Lehane said the current debate around AI had become polarised, with exaggerated promises on one side and catastrophic predictions on the other.
- [Donald Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel, Lebanon: 'It Has Been My Honour'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/donald-trump-announces-10-day-ceasefire-between-israel-lebanon-it-has-been-my-honour/): Trump said he would invite Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun to the White House for talks, the first since 1983.
- [Israel, Lebanon Ceasefire Announced After First Meeting In 34 Years: Will It Hold Or Is It Fragile?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-announced-after-first-meeting-in-34-years-will-it-hold-or-is-it-fragile/): Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: The announcement came after what Trump described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [US strike on Pacific vessel kills three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-strike-on-pacific-vessel-kills-three/): US military footage released Wednesday shows its latest strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people.
- [Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/thousands-of-bees-swarm-southern-israel/): Residents in Israel have been documenting thousands of bees swarming the southern city of Netivot.
- [UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/uk-police-arrest-3-after-attempted-arson-at-persian-language-media-centre/): Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson ​endangering life.
- [Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/jet-fuel-shortage-why-iran-war-could-ground-flights-in-europe/): Europe’s aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
- [Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israel-says-its-wests-defender-but-cares-little-for-european-critics/): Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.
- [Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-says-israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-temporary-ceasefire/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Marie-Louise Eta: Football’s Game-changer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/marie-louise-eta-footballs-game-changer/): Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues.
- [Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/syria-takes-control-of-all-bases-where-us-forces-were-deployed/): Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.
- [‘Meow, Ruff’: Hot Mic Catches US Pilots Making Animal Sounds, ATC Tells Them To ‘Be Professional’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/meow-ruff-hot-mic-catches-us-pilots-making-animal-sounds-atc-tells-them-to-be-professional/): Hot mic chaos unfolds as pilots trade “meows” and “barks” mid-air, forcing ATC to step in and restore order.
- [Pope Leo Slams ‘Masters Of War’, Says World Being Ravaged By ‘Tyrants’ After Trump Feud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/pope-leo-slams-masters-of-war-says-world-being-ravaged-by-tyrants-after-trump-feud/): Speaking during a visit to Cameroon, the pontiff said some leaders had manipulated “the very name of God” for political and military gain.
- [Hegseth says US to keep Iran port blockade in Hormuz, ready for new attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/hegseth-says-us-to-keep-iran-port-blockade-in-hormuz-ready-for-new-attacks/): US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington ‘locked and loaded’ to resume attacks.
- [FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/fifa-surprised-by-us-backlash-as-transport-costs-skyrocket-at-world-cup/): Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.
- [Who will lead Real Madrid’s ‘revolution’ after Champions League exit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/who-will-lead-real-madrids-revolution-after-champions-league-exit/): Real Madrid’s restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona.
- [Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/doping-is-a-big-problem-in-india-global-anti-doping-body-chief-says/): WADA is targeting India’s performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world’s biggest.
- [After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/after-three-years-of-war-sudan-army-and-rsf-locked-in-military-impasse/): As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim.
- [Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/turkiyes-roketsan-eyes-top-10-exporter-rank-amid-middle-east-conflict/): Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
- [Saudi Arabia Extends $5 Billion Aid, Adds $3 Billion More To Support Pakistan Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/saudi-arabia-extends-5-billion-aid-adds-3-billion-more-to-support-pakistan-economy/): Saudi Arabia extends a $5 billion deposit and adds 3 billion more to Pakistans central bank, aiming to stabilise Pakistans economy and strengthen bilateral ties.
- [Rare Proximity: Indian, Pakistani Warships Operate 18 Nautical Miles Apart Near Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/rare-proximity-indian-pakistani-warships-operate-18-nautical-miles-apart-near-strait-of-hormuz/): Both navies were operating in the same zone as efforts intensify to protect critical shipments moving through Hormuz.
- [Pete Hegseth Botches Bible Line With Pulp Fiction Twist But Internet Loves It For This Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/pete-hegseth-botches-bible-line-with-pulp-fiction-twist-but-internet-loves-it-for-this-reason/): Pete Hegseth was speaking during a sermon at the government complex when he delivered a dramatic prayer he said had been given to him by the “lead mission planner”.
- [Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/kyiv-hit-by-deadly-missile-attack-amid-shortage-of-interceptors/): Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine explains how Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptor shortage left Kyiv exposed to Russia’
- [Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/pope-leo-decries-world-ruled-by-tyrants-after-trump-attacks/): Pope, in Cameroon, calls for ‘decisive change of course’ that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.
- [US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth-attacks-press-coverage-of-war-on-iran/): US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran.
- [Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/legal-migrants-remain-vulnerable-to-trafficking/): Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped.
- [No Strait Answer: Can US Defuse Iran's Hidden Mines In Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/no-strait-answer-can-us-defuse-irans-hidden-mines-in-hormuz/): In a striking admission, Iranian officials have told US counterparts that they cannot locate all of the mines they deployed and lack the capability to remove them.
- ['US Will Resume War If Peace Deal Is Rejected': Hegseth's 'We Are Watching You'  Warning To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-will-resume-war-if-peace-deal-is-rejected-hegseths-we-are-watching-you-warning-to-iran/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns the US is ready to resume military action against Iran if it rejects a deal.
- [Lebanese President Aoun Refuses To Speak With Israel's Netanyahu, Contradicts Trump's Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/lebanese-president-aoun-refuses-to-speak-with-israels-netanyahu-contradicts-trumps-claim/): Aoun’s refusal casts doubt on Trump’s assertion that Israel and Lebanon’s leaders would speak for the first time in over 30 years.
- [No Fizz, No Fun For Brits As UK Could Run Out Of Beer And Chicken Soon. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/no-fizz-no-fun-for-brits-as-uk-could-run-out-of-beer-and-chicken-soon-heres-why/): UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle sought to reassure the public, saying CO2 supplies were “not a concern for our economy” at present.
- [Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/can-historic-israel-lebanon-talks-lead-to-ceasefire/): Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.
- [Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israeli-strike-destroys-last-working-bridge-over-lebanons-litani-river/): An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.
- [Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/why-the-iran-war-did-not-go-according-to-us-plans/): Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition.
- [India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to ‘delimitation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/india-plans-more-seats-for-women-in-parliament-links-it-to-delimitation/): BJP links implementation of law reserving 33 percent of seats for women to redrawing of parliamentary constituencies.
- [US Hits Iran Oil With Op 'Economic Fury,' Mojtaba Aide Vows To Take US Troops Hostage | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-hits-iran-oil-with-op-economic-fury-mojtaba-aide-vows-to-take-us-troops-hostage-4k/): Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said a US ground invasion would result in mass hostage-taking, as Washington deploys more than 10,000 additional troops to the region. The US also tightened sanctions on Iran’s oil network while denying ceasefire extension reports. Both sides continue brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz, with Israel signalling readiness for renewed conflict.0:00 […]
- ['Nonsense From White House': Republicans Angry With Trump's Pope Feud And Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/nonsense-from-white-house-republicans-angry-with-trumps-pope-feud-and-iran-war/): A sputtering economy, high gas prices, a public spat with the pontiff and foreign policy setbacks in Pakistan and Hungary have left many White House allies newly exasperated.
- [Race To Save ‘Timmy’: Germany Launches Complex Rescue Op For Stranded Whale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/race-to-save-timmy-germany-launches-complex-rescue-op-for-stranded-whale/): Germany launches complex rescue to tow weakened humpback whale Timmy from shallow Baltic Sea near Wismar to the North Sea.
- [‘Six Weeks Or So’: Europe Faces Jet Fuel Crunch As Iran War Chokes Supply, Flights May Be Hit Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/six-weeks-or-so-europe-faces-jet-fuel-crunch-as-iran-war-chokes-supply-flights-may-be-hit-soon/): IEA warns Europe may have only six weeks of jet fuel, Middle East conflict and Hormuz closure squeeze supplies, risking flight cancellations and wider economic disruption.
- [A Mysterious Pattern? 10 UFO And Nuclear Scientists Dead Or Vanished Since 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/a-mysterious-pattern-10-ufo-and-nuclear-scientists-dead-or-vanished-since-2023/): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that he had not yet spoken to relevant agencies about the cases but pledged to find answers.
- [Forced to drop out: Yemen’s children trade school for survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/forced-to-drop-out-yemens-children-trade-school-for-survival/): Yemen’s conflict forces millions of children out of school, prioritising survival over education.
- [‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/sent-to-be-killed-how-russia-forces-migrants-to-fight-in-ukraine/): Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.
- [Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israeli-army-says-soldiers-accused-of-abusing-palestinian-to-return-to-duty/): Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.
- [Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/ceasefire-in-lebanon-as-important-as-in-iran-says-ghalibaf/): Tehran ‘striving’ to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker says.
- [Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/who-is-roelf-meyer-south-africas-new-ambassador-to-the-us/): So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries?
- [Meghan Markle Says She Was Once 'The Most Trolled Person In The Entire World'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/meghan-markle-says-she-was-once-the-most-trolled-person-in-the-entire-world/): Meghan Markle said that tech companies were “not incentivised to stop,” saying she could speak to the issue “really personally” because it “rings true for me in a very real way.”
- ['Trump, We Are Bored': Iran’s Embassies Trade Diplomacy For Savage Memes In Viral Social Media War!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-we-are-bored-irans-embassies-trade-diplomacy-for-savage-memes-in-viral-social-media-war/): Watch the musical-style clips and creative edits Iranian missions are using to mock US leadership on the global stage
- [Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/is-irans-economy-buckling-under-war-pressure-or-holding-up/): The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
- [Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/sudan-power-crisis-studying-using-candles-counting-gas-station-trips/): Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.
- [Sanctioned Tankers Cross Hormuz As US Claims ‘Zero Breaches,' Iran Threatens To Sink Warships | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/sanctioned-tankers-cross-hormuz-as-us-claims-zero-breaches-iran-threatens-to-sink-warships-4k/): Shipping data indicates additional US-sanctioned tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s naval blockade on Iranian ports, raising questions over enforcement.US Central Command said several vessels were intercepted and redirected, insisting none had breached restrictions. Iran, however, rejected the blockade’s legitimacy and warned of military retaliation against US naval forces operating in the […]
- [Essential Drug Shortages, Soaring Prices Deepen Healthcare Crisis In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/essential-drug-shortages-soaring-prices-deepen-healthcare-crisis-in-iran/): Medicine shortages and steep price increases are making essential treatments increasingly unaffordable for patients across Iran, according to a report.
- [Iran War Damage Hits $270 Billion In 40 Days, Recovery May Take Over A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-damage-hits-270-billion-in-40-days-recovery-may-take-over-a-decade/): Daily losses from the blackout are estimated at $37 million to $42 million, rising to as much as $70 million to $80 million when indirect effects are included.
- [Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/afghan-villagers-turn-to-gold-panning-to-sustain-livelihoods/): In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.
- [Israeli air attack destroys buildings around south Lebanon hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israeli-air-attack-destroys-buildings-around-south-lebanon-hospital/): Israeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in southern Lebanon destroyed buildings and several emergency vehicles.
- [Car ploughs into e-bike riders and pedestrians in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/car-ploughs-into-e-bike-riders-and-pedestrians-in-china/): Videos show the moment a driver in China rammed into e-bike riders and pedestrians.
- [South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/south-african-politician-julius-malema-sentenced-to-prison-for-firing-gun/): Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.
- [Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/why-are-fuel-price-protests-sweeping-the-republic-of-ireland/): Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.
- [‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-has-to-come-to-the-us-for-the-world-cup-fifas-infantino-says/): FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran’s participation, saying ‘the players want to play’ in the tournament.
- [DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/drc-and-m23-rebels-eye-peace-monitoring-agreement-in-switzerland/): The latest negotiations come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, with civilians ‘caught in the middle’.
- ['Jesus Doesn't Support Genocide': JD Vance Heckled By Protestors Over US Role In Gaza War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/jesus-doesnt-support-genocide-jd-vance-heckled-by-protestors-over-us-role-in-gaza-war/): JD Vance was heckled by anti-war protestors during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia, with the Vice President facing frequent interruptions during his speech. 
- [What Are Iran’s $100bn In Frozen Assets And Where Are They Held?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/what-are-irans-100bn-in-frozen-assets-and-where-are-they-held-2/): US-Iran ceasefire talks have brought renewed focus on more than $100bn in Iranian assets frozen overseas, with Tehran seeking at least $6bn as a confidence-building step.
- [From Amir Hamza To Zahoor Mistry, List Of Wanted Pakistani Terrorists Targeted By ‘Unknown Gunmen’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/from-amir-hamza-to-zahoor-mistry-list-of-wanted-pakistani-terrorists-targeted-by-unknown-gunmen/): Amir Hamza’s killing in Lahore adds to a growing list of India-designated terrorists eliminated by unidentified gunmen across Pakistan in recent years.
- [Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/muslims-the-target-fury-as-millions-lose-voting-rights-in-indias-bengal/): Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.
- [Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/fire-at-key-australian-refinery-deepens-fuel-risks-amid-iran-war-shortages/): A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.
- [Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/fire-breaks-out-at-crucial-australian-refinery-raising-fuel-supply-fears/): Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.
- [Iran Borrows From Toy Story In New Meme Video, Trolls Trump As Netanyahu’s ‘Favourite Toy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-borrows-from-toy-story-in-new-meme-video-trolls-trump-as-netanyahus-favourite-toy/): The Toy Story-style clip is part of a wider trend where Iran-linked creators are using memes and AI videos to frame the conflict for global audiences.
- [LeT Co-Founder Amir Hamza Shot By Unidentified Gunmen In Lahore, Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/let-co-founder-amir-hamza-shot-by-unidentified-gunmen-in-lahore-critical/): Several reports mentioned that the attack took place outside a news channel office in Lahore.
- [US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-military-kills-three-in-new-eastern-pacific-boat-strike/): The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are ‘unlawful’.
- [Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/why-many-kashmiris-are-donating-gold-breaking-piggy-banks-for-iran/): A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-48-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
- [To Err Is Trump: Is Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz Another Miscalculation By US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/to-err-is-trump-is-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-another-miscalculation-by-us/): Iran has signalled that it is prepared not just to endure the blockade, but to widen the disruption, raising the stakes far beyond Hormuz itself.
- [The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/the-pope-has-shown-the-world-how-to-stand-up-to-trump/): Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there’s another way.
- [Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israels-military-kills-four-lebanese-paramedics-in-consecutive-strikes/): An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
- [Warriors upset Clippers in NBA West play-in, extend playoff run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/warriors-upset-clippers-in-nba-west-play-in-extend-playoff-run/): Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating the LA Clippers from the play-in tournament.
- [US Ends Russian Oil Sanctions Waivers: India Faces Tough Energy Choices | News18 Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-ends-russian-oil-sanctions-waivers-india-faces-tough-energy-choices-news18-updates/): The temporary relief for global energy markets has come to an end. The United States has officially allowed the 30-day sanctions waivers on Russian oil to expire as of April 11, 2026. Originally introduced by the Trump administration to stabilize prices amid the U.S.-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the lapse […]
- [Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-plans-250-foot-triumphal-arch-to-mark-250-years-of-us-independence/): The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.
- [How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/how-the-lebanon-ceasefire-is-viewed-in-israel/): Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng describes how people and the press in Israel are reacting to the ceasefire with Lebanon.
- [American Travel Vlogger Faces 5 Years In Jail For Offering 'Diet Coke' To The World's Most Isolated Tribe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/american-travel-vlogger-faces-5-years-in-jail-for-offering-diet-coke-to-the-worlds-most-isolated-tribe/): Mykhailo Polyakov’s attempt to film the isolated Sentinelese tribe using a rubber dinghy and a can of Diet Coke ends in a legal nightmare
- [Global Tech Layoffs Surge In 2026 As 80,000 Jobs Cut So Far. Reason: AI And Automation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/global-tech-layoffs-surge-in-2026-as-80000-jobs-cut-so-far-reason-ai-and-automation/): Layoffs 2026: The United States remains the worst-affected market, accounting for nearly 77 per cent of global layoffs so far in 2026.
- ['Reject Any Attempts to Intrude': India Dismisses Pakistan Remarks On Delimitation Bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/reject-any-attempts-to-intrude-india-dismisses-pakistan-remarks-on-delimitation-bill/): The MEA made the comments in response to Pakistan’s reaction to provisions related to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the legislation.
- [Iran Feared Israeli Attack At Islamabad Talks, Pakistan Escorted Them Home With Air Cover: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-feared-israeli-attack-at-islamabad-talks-pakistan-escorted-them-home-with-air-cover-report/): Pakistan launched a major aerial security operation to ensure the safe return of Iranian officials after negotiations ended without a breakthrough. 
- [Only '6 Weeks Of Jet Fuel Left' In Europe: Will Your Summer International Flights Be Cancelled?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/only-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-in-europe-will-your-summer-international-flights-be-cancelled/): At the heart of the jet-fuel crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, through which a huge portion of the world’s oil and roughly 75% of Europe’s jet fuel imports, normally passes.
- [AI Warfare Explained: How Project Maven Is Transforming Modern Battlefields](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/ai-warfare-explained-how-project-maven-is-transforming-modern-battlefields/): AI tools like Project Maven are transforming warfare by quickly analysing vast data and helping militaries identify and act on targets faster.
- [Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/israeli-attacks-kill-several-over-two-days-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
- [Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/lebanese-celebrate-return-to-homes-as-10-day-ceasefire-begins/): A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
- [Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/could-the-lebanon-ceasefire-lead-to-us-iran-talks-breakthrough/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.
- [Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/tennis-djokovic-pulls-out-of-madrid-open-over-injury-concerns/): Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.
- [‘India Safer Than London?’ Viral Video Gets People Arguing About What Safety Really Looks Like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/india-safer-than-london-viral-video-gets-people-arguing-about-what-safety-really-looks-like/): A foreign traveller’s claim that she felt safer using her phone in India has triggered strong reactions online
- [Not US, Israel Or Iran, These 4 Sectors Are The Winners Of The War That Hit Global Economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/not-us-israel-or-iran-these-4-sectors-are-the-winners-of-the-war-that-hit-global-economy/): Amid US-Israel-Iran war, which impacted the global economy, four sectors saw record growth. Which are they? News18 explains
- [Woman Throws Cash From Balcony, Viral Video Shows Chaos On The Streets Below](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/woman-throws-cash-from-balcony-viral-video-shows-chaos-on-the-streets-below/): In Shantou China a woman allegedly threw up to HK 2 million from her high rise after a dispute, crowds scrambled for cash as police intervened and urged people to return the money
- [Zohran Mamdani Is Still Earning Music Royalties From His Rap Career. Here’s How Much](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/zohran-mamdani-is-still-earning-music-royalties-from-his-rap-career-heres-how-much/): Zohran Mamdani began rapping in high school and later released socially conscious tracks in his 20s, covering themes ranging from Indian flatbread to colonialism.
- [Bill Gates’ Daughter Faces Heat After DM Leak Angers Influencers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/bill-gates-daughter-faces-heat-after-dm-leak-angers-influencers/): Screenshots of Bill Gates’ daughter instagram dm have gone viral, with creators questioning low offers, negotiationa and how access to deals really works in influencer marketing
- [Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/lebanese-return-to-devastated-south-as-fragile-10-day-truce-takes-hold/): Hezbollah warns it has its ‘finger on the trigger’ in case of Israeli violations of the temporary ceasefire.
- [What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/what-we-know-about-the-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
- [Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/australia-scrambles-to-secure-energy-as-war-on-iran-fuels-uncertainty/): Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.
- [Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/canada-t20-world-cup-game-under-icc-scrutiny-after-corruption-claim/): Canada’s match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country’s cricket set up.
- [Rapper d4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/rapper-d4vd-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-14-year-old-girl/): Arrest comes after police found the body of Celeste Rivas in a car registered to the musician last year.
- [Iran Shuts Kindergartens Nationwide, Puts Children’s Safety First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-shuts-kindergartens-nationwide-puts-childrens-safety-first/): Authorities said strict action would be taken in case of any violations of the directive.a
- [Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Australia Visit Raises One Simple Question: Who’s Paying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-australia-visit-raises-one-simple-question-whos-paying/): Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s return to Australia is getting attention, but the funding behind it is what people are really talking abou
- [Killing Of Lashkar-Jaish Cadre in Pakistan: Army Diktat Or Infighting? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/killing-of-lashkar-jaish-cadre-in-pakistan-army-diktat-or-infighting-exclusive/): “There is a pattern of targeted killings of terrorists linked to anti-India groups Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Hizbul Mujahideen and Khalistani outfits,” said sources
- [Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/sudans-prime-minister-this-is-the-path-out-of-the-horrors-of-war/): Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.
- [Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/palestinian-prisoners-day-what-happened-in-palestine-on-april-17-1971/): Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.
- [Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-wars-big-winners-wall-street-weapons-firms-ai-and-green-energy/): The global economic outlook for 2026 looks grim if the Iran war continues, but some industries are booming.
- [Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/myanmar-pardons-over-4000-prisoners-including-deposed-president/): Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.
- [Trump Admits Viral $100 DoorDash Tip Video Was ‘Tacky’ After Internet Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-admits-viral-100-doordash-tip-video-was-tacky-after-internet-backlash/): The US President reacts to the widely shared “DoorDash Grandma” clip that sparked mixed reactions online, What started as a policy promotion quickly turned into a viral moment.
- [Watch: US Releases Video Of Navy Redirecting Ship Amid Iran Port Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/watch-us-releases-video-of-navy-redirecting-ship-amid-iran-port-blockade/): US releases video of sailors diverting a merchant ship as it enforces a blockade on Iranian ports, with over 10000 troops and a carrier group in an open ended operation
- [Fake Flags, Zombie IDs, Spoofing: How Iran-Linked Ships Are Evading Trump’s Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/fake-flags-zombie-ids-spoofing-how-iran-linked-ships-are-evading-trumps-hormuz-blockade/): Iran-linked vessels evade a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz by going dark, spoofing tracking data and masking ownership, undermining efforts to choke Iran’s oil exports.
- [Trump Turned Into A Minion Is The Internet’s Latest Obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-turned-into-a-minion-is-the-internets-latest-obsession/): An AI clip shared by an Iranian embassy mixes satire with messaging as digital propaganda takes centre stage
- [Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/young-south-sudanese-models-take-up-space-in-quest-to-showcase-talent/): Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-49-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
- [Could the US withdraw from NATO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/could-the-us-withdraw-from-nato/): Could the US withdraw from NATO?
- [Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/burkina-faso-dissolves-more-than-100-ngos-and-civil-society-groups/): Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.
- [World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/world-athletics-blocks-11-athlete-transfer-requests-to-turkiye/): Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for ‘recruitment drive’ by Turkiye government.
- [US Troops Going Hungry? Pictures Of Poor Quality Meals Aboard Warships In Iran Blockade Spark Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-troops-going-hungry-pictures-of-poor-quality-meals-aboard-warships-in-iran-blockade-spark-alarm/): Family members are worried that their loved ones serving on ships in the US blockade of Iranian troops are going hungry and have sent care packages to help them.
- [Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/congos-sassou-nguesso-sworn-in-for-fifth-term/): Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
- [Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/why-are-anti-war-protests-in-the-west-muted-on-iran/): Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
- [‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/vengeance-for-all-how-irans-lego-videos-won-narrative-war-against-trump/): The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
- [Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-women-football-players-thank-australian-government-for-protection/): The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in ‘safety’.
- [Inside Israel’s prison system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/inside-israels-prison-system/): As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
- [Arabian Sea Heats Up: India, Pakistan Issue Back-To-Back NOTAMs For Missile Tests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/arabian-sea-heats-up-india-pakistan-issue-back-to-back-notams-for-missile-tests/): Additionally, Indian spy ships are believed to be deployed in the Arabian Sea to monitor developments, while Pakistani naval frigates are on an official visit to Sri Lanka.
- [Pakistan Govt Acknowledges Seven Hours Of Power Outages Amid Middle East Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pakistan-govt-acknowledges-seven-hours-of-power-outages-amid-middle-east-crisis/): The Pakistani minister appealed to consumers to conserve power to sail through an international crisis.
- [Pakistan On High Alert As Security Fears Mount Ahead Of Possible US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pakistan-on-high-alert-as-security-fears-mount-ahead-of-possible-us-iran-talks/): According to sources, intel agencies have warned of possible activation of “sleeper cells” in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, raising fears of a major terror attack.
- ['We're Bonded Forever': Artemis II Crew Recalls 'Otherworldly' Experience During Moon Mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/were-bonded-forever-artemis-ii-crew-recalls-otherworldly-experience-during-moon-mission/): Artemis II crew recounts record-breaking lunar mission, praises global unity, describes intense re-entry and emotional views of Earth and a distant solar eclipse.
- [How Did Iran Limit Impact Of US-Israeli Attacks? Intelligence Says Tehran Retains Ability To Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/how-did-iran-limit-impact-of-us-israeli-attacks-intelligence-says-tehran-retains-ability-to-respond/): Western intelligence assessments said Iran’s military was able to mitigate the impact of US-Israeli strikes and still retains the ability to respond if the ceasefire fails.
- [The Enriched Uranium Question: How Much Is Too Much And What Does Iran Have?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/the-enriched-uranium-question-how-much-is-too-much-and-what-does-iran-have/): US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was prepared to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile to the United States, an assertion swiftly and categorically denied by Iran.
- [Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/australian-ex-soldier-roberts-smith-granted-bail-in-afghan-war-crimes-case/): Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.
- [Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-calls-war-on-iran-a-little-diversion/): US President Donald Trump has described the war on Iran which has killed more than 2,000 people as a ‘little diversion’.
- [Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, lineups, start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/chelsea-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-teams-lineups-start/): Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
- [Trump Rips Into Tucker Carlson, Joe Kent, Brands Former Allies 'Disloyal' And 'Losers'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-rips-into-tucker-carlson-joe-kent-brands-former-allies-disloyal-and-losers/): Trump said that despite this support, Kent was disloyal and termed him a “sleazebag”. 
- ['Should Be Ending Pretty Soon': Trump Says Iran War 'Going Swimmingly' Ahead Of Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/should-be-ending-pretty-soon-trump-says-iran-war-going-swimmingly-ahead-of-peace-talks/): Trump says war in Iran is “going swimmingly” and may “end soon”, claims Iran’s Navy is destroyed.
- [Traffic In Space? Over 1.5 Lakh Collision Alerts Issued For Indian Satellites In 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/traffic-in-space-over-1-5-lakh-collision-alerts-issued-for-indian-satellites-in-2025/): About 1.6 lakh alerts have been issued globally, many generated by the US Space Command’s Combined Space Operations Centre.
- [How Israel’s war upended daily life in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/how-israels-war-upended-daily-life-in-lebanon/): People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.
- [IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/imf-world-bank-say-they-are-restoring-ties-with-venezuela/): Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties ‘great achievement’ of Venezuelan diplomacy.
- [Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/celebrations-in-lebanon-as-10-day-ceasefire-with-israel-begins/): Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
- [Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth-reads-fake-bible-verse-from-pulp-fiction/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 in Pulp Fiction.
- [France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/france-arrests-suspect-over-1982-attack-on-jewish-restaurant/): Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
- ['Will Actively Pursue': US To Target Iran-Linked Ships Worldwide Amid Blockade Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/will-actively-pursue-us-to-target-iran-linked-ships-worldwide-amid-blockade-pressure/): US authorizes global interception of Iran-linked ships carrying weapons, oil, metals and electronics; 10,000 US troops enforce blockade; 14 ships turned back
- [‘Building Castles In The Air’: Iran State Media Mocks Trump Over Peace Deal Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/building-castles-in-the-air-iran-state-media-mocks-trump-over-peace-deal-claims/): Iranian state media mocks Trump for claiming a near Iran US peace deal, calls his remarks unrealistic as talks in Pakistan show no breakthrough despite US optimism
- [How Trump Pushed Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Calls, Pressure And Iran Deal In Play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/how-trump-pushed-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-calls-pressure-and-iran-deal-in-play/): The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon opens a narrow window for talks, but doubts persist over whether the fragile truce will hold.
- [‘Destroying New York’: Trump Slams Mayor Mamdani’s Tax Plan, Says It’ll Only Get Worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/destroying-new-york-trump-slams-mayor-mamdanis-tax-plan-says-itll-only-get-worse/): Trump slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over proposed tax on secondary homes over 5 million, calling it ruinous.
- [Central Banks To Tech Giants, All Fear This New AI Model: Can Anthropic's Mythos Hack Any System?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/central-banks-to-tech-giants-all-fear-this-new-ai-model-can-anthropics-mythos-hack-any-system/): Claude Mythos has achieved what many experts feared was years away. It is the ability to identify and exploit software vulnerabilities at superhuman speeds
- [‘Hezbollah Must Act Nicely, No More Killing’: Trump On Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/hezbollah-must-act-nicely-no-more-killing-trump-on-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): Trump hails 10 day Israel Lebanon ceasefire, urges Hezbollah to act nicely, says truce follows talks with Netanyahu and Aoun and could lead to broader Middle East peace talks
- [Iran Denies Trump’s Claim On Handing Over Enriched Uranium: ‘No Such Deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-denies-trumps-claim-on-handing-over-enriched-uranium-no-such-deal/): The response comes after Trump said the United States and Iran were close to reaching a deal following nearly six weeks of conflict.
- [Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/celebrations-on-the-road-as-people-begin-returning-to-southern-lebanon/): People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.
- [‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-forced-israel-into-a-ceasefire-with-lebanon/): Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ‘problematic’.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: Trump Hopes Hezbollah To 'Acts Nicely' As Israel-Lebanon Truce Takes Effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-trump-hopes-hezbollah-to-acts-nicely-as-israel-lebanon-truce-takes-effect/): US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday.
- [Trump Says Iran To Hand Over Its Enriched Uranium, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Effect | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-says-iran-to-hand-over-its-enriched-uranium-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-takes-effect-top-updates/): The conflict began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and Lebanon got involved on March 2 after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
- [Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-live-ceasefire-starts-in-lebanon-as-trump-says-tehran-deal-close/): Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.
- [Gunfire, Artillery Shelling Mark The Beginning Of Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/gunfire-artillery-shelling-mark-the-beginning-of-israel-lebanon-10-day-ceasefire/): Earlier in the day, cross-border exchanges left at least two people injured in northern Israel, with the Israeli military saying it targeted Hezbollah launchers.
- [Judge Halts Above-Ground Construction Of White House Ballroom, Trump Says ‘Won't Accept’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/judge-halts-above-ground-construction-of-white-house-ballroom-trump-says-wont-accept/): Judge Richard Leon blocks above ground work on Trumps $400 million White House ballroom, allows limited underground security construction.
- [Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/displaced-lebanese-wary-as-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hezbollah-begins/): Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
- [Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/israel-and-lebanons-10-day-ceasefire-goes-into-effect/): A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).
- [US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-panel-approves-trumps-design-for-massive-arch-in-washington-dc/): The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
- [People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/people-in-beirut-wary-of-trusting-israel-will-uphold-lebanon-ceasefire/): Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.
- [‘This Will Be My 10th War…’: Donald Trump As He Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/this-will-be-my-10th-war-donald-trump-as-he-announces-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): He also noted that the two countries recently held talks in Washington, DC for the first time in over three decades.
- [Trump Congratulates Ex-Envoy Taranjit Sandhu On Becoming Delhi LG, Praises Role In Boosting India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/trump-congratulates-ex-envoy-taranjit-sandhu-on-becoming-delhi-lg-praises-role-in-boosting-india-us-ties/): Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11.
- [What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/what-is-tailgating-and-has-fifa-banned-it-at-world-cup-stadiums-in-the-us/): Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.
- [Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-visit-to-cameroons-conflict-hit-northwest/): Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in conflict-hit northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by deadly fighting.
- [Turkiye grieves students killed in school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/turkiye-grieves-students-killed-in-school-shooting/): Hundreds turned out to the funerals of eight students who were fatally shot at school in Turkiye’s Kahramanmaras.
- [US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-house-votes-to-extend-temporary-protections-for-haitians-in-trump-rebuke/): Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
- [Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/netflix-cofounder-hastings-to-step-down-after-it-lost-warner-bros-deal/): The company’s stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings’s departure.
- [US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/us-state-department-restricts-visas-for-those-who-support-adversaries/): Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people ‘across our hemisphere’ who allegedly undermined US.
- [‘I Have Right To Disagree With Pope’: Trump After Online Feud With Pontiff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/i-have-right-to-disagree-with-pope-trump-after-online-feud-with-pontiff/): Trump, who had dismissed the pope as “weak” and “wrong” in recent days, further denied that he was “fighting” with the pontiff and said he had “nothing against” him.
- [‘Opportunity For Historic Peace’: Netanyahu Agrees To 10-Day Ceasefire With Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/opportunity-for-historic-peace-netanyahu-agrees-to-10-day-ceasefire-with-lebanon/): He also highlighted Israel’s military achievements against Hezbollah since the war first broke out in October 2023.
- [Sectarian fears increase as a Beirut area says no to displacement centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/sectarian-fears-increase-as-a-beirut-area-says-no-to-displacement-centre/): Tensions rise in Karantina as civil war-era sectarian fears resurface over a cancelled displacement centre project.
- [Displaced Lebanese in Beirut uncertain if they can trust ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/displaced-lebanese-in-beirut-uncertain-if-they-can-trust-ceasefire/): Displaced Lebanese in Beirut said they do not yet trust whether the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will hold.
- [UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/uks-starmer-under-fire-over-report-mandelson-failed-security-vetting/): Gov’s spokesperson says Starmer had no knowledge of the Foreign Office overriding the security recommendation.
- [What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/what-role-is-china-playing-in-the-iran-war-and-how-is-it-affected/): Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests
- [AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/aoc-boebert-join-calls-for-sexual-misconduct-accountability-in-congress/): Lawmakers who represent leftward and rightward flanks of their parties call for reform after Congress members resign.
- [More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/more-than-5-trillion-in-us-taxes-who-gets-it/): From war spending to healthcare cuts, US budget choices have real impacts. So who is the system really working for?
- [Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/who-is-keeping-the-fight-alive-in-sudans-war/): What three years of war have done to Sudan.
- [Qatar hosts talks aimed at putting Iran peace process back on track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/qatar-hosts-talks-aimed-at-putting-iran-peace-process-back-on-track/): Pakistan’s PM arrived in Doha Thursday for regional talks across the Middle East in a possibility to end the war.
- [Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/ex-nba-player-damon-jones-to-be-first-to-plead-guilty-in-us-gambling-case/): Betting scandal that swept basketball set tp see ex-NBA player Damon Jones become first person to plead guilty in case.
- [A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/a-ceasefire-in-lebanon-will-it-hold/): After rare talks, a ceasefire in Lebanon raises one question: what happens on the ground next?
- [‘Nuclear Dust’ Deal? Trump Claims Iran Has Agreed To Hand Over Its Enriched Uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/nuclear-dust-deal-trump-claims-iran-has-agreed-to-hand-over-its-enriched-uranium/): While speaking to reporters, the US President emphasised that Washington has to make sure that Tehran does not have a nuclear weapon.
- [The 240-Hour Gamble: What’s The Logic Behind Trump’s 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/16/the-240-hour-gamble-whats-the-logic-behind-trumps-10-day-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/): The strategic logic behind a 10-day window is rooted in the concept of a ‘stress test’ for diplomacy
- [Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-heads-to-angola-in-landmark-africa-visit-amid-trump-clash/): Leo is the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009.
- [Man City vs Arsenal: All you need to know about title showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/man-city-vs-arsenal-all-you-need-to-know-about-title-showdown/): Under-pressure Arsenal head to in-form Manchester City as their stranglehold on Premier League title race falters.
- [Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-has-learned-that-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-its-strongest-deterrent/): Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, says Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent.
- [Open, But For How Long? Ships Avoid Strait Of Hormuz As US-Iran Reopen It With Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/open-but-for-how-long-ships-avoid-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-iran-reopen-it-with-conditions/): Iran and the US say the Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but shipping remains limited amid safety fears, naval blockade, Iranian conditions and an uncertain ceasefire.
- [Iran Trolls Trump Over Hormuz Claims, Says 'Permits For Passage Not Given Via Social Media'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-trolls-trump-over-hormuz-claims-says-permits-for-passage-not-given-via-social-media/): Iran mocked Trump’s messaging spree on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying permits for free passage would not be granted on social media.
- ['Not Accepting Temporary...': Iran Rejects Ceasefire Extension Plan, Seeks Broader End To Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/not-accepting-temporary-iran-rejects-ceasefire-extension-plan-seeks-broader-end-to-conflict/): Iran rejects any temporary ceasefire, demands a comprehensive regional deal from “Lebanon to the Red Sea”; talks expand beyond nuclear issues as IRGC warns it is ready for war
- [Israeli police destroy children’s footballs at Al-Aqsa mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/israeli-police-destroy-childrens-footballs-at-al-aqsa-mosque/): Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that were being played with by children around Al-Aqsa mosque.
- ['Turn Off Phone, Block Bibi & Sleep Well': Iran Roasts Trump Over Hormuz Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/turn-off-phone-block-bibi-sleep-well-iran-roasts-trump-over-hormuz-remarks/): Iran mocked Trump’s claim that Tehran agreed to keep Hormuz Strait open. Iranian officials have denied any such deal.
- [Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/curry-warriors-knocked-out-of-nba-play-in-tournament-by-suns/): Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-50-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.
- [Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-says-us-will-start-dropping-bombs-again-if-no-iran-deal-is-reached/): US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached.
- ['There's Not Gonna Be Tolls': Trump Rejects Idea Of Iran Imposing Restrictions On Hormuz Passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/theres-not-gonna-be-tolls-trump-rejects-idea-of-iran-imposing-restrictions-on-hormuz-passage/): Trump rules out any Iranian tolls or restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing US commitment to free navigation in the key oil shipping route amid regional tensions
- [Trump Says US Will Extract Iran's Uranium At 'Leisurely Pace', Rules Out Ground Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-says-us-will-extract-irans-uranium-at-leisurely-pace-rules-out-ground-operation/): Trump has repeatedly stressed that the US would recover Iran’s stockpiles of enriched uranium, which Tehran insists is strictly for peaceful civilian use.
- [New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/new-jersey-announces-150-transit-tickets-to-reach-the-world-cup/): Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.
- [Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/al-noor-centre-a-lifeline-for-blind-children-in-gaza/): Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.
- [Netanyahu Caught Off Guard With Trump's Post Declaring Lebanon Strikes 'Prohibited': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/netanyahu-caught-off-guard-with-trumps-post-declaring-lebanon-strikes-prohibited-report/): The development came after President Donald Trump in a social media post on Friday said that Israel is “prohibited” by the US from further strikes on Lebanon.
- ['Will Start Dropping Bombs Again': Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Could End By Wednesday If Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/will-start-dropping-bombs-again-trump-says-iran-ceasefire-could-end-by-wednesday-if-talks-fail/): Trump said there had been “some good news” regarding Iran, but warned that the ceasefire may not be extended unless a long-term agreement is reached by Wednesday.
- [‘7 Claims In 1 Hour, All False’: Iran Hits Back At Trump Over ‘Hormuz Blockade’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/7-claims-in-1-hour-all-false-iran-hits-back-at-trump-over-hormuz-blockade/): Qalibaf also reiterated Iran’s position on the Strait, warning of stricter control if the blockade continues.
- [Underwater Spying? Device Found In Strategic Waters Near Bali Identified As Chinese Monitoring System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/underwater-spying-device-found-in-strategic-waters-near-bali-identified-as-chinese-monitoring-system/): A fisherman found the 3.7 metre-long object north of Gili Trawangan island in the Lombok Strait last week, which was later carried by the Indonesian Navy for investigation. 
- [Bromance Over? Why A Tax Plan Led Trump To Accuse Zohran Mamdani Of 'Destroying' New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/bromance-over-why-a-tax-plan-led-trump-to-accuse-zohran-mamdani-of-destroying-new-york/): Trump’s attack on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani centres on a proposed ‘pied-à-terre tax’ targeting the ultra-rich. Here’s what the policy means and why it has sparked a political clash.
- [‘IDF Can’t Keep Blowing Up Buildings In Lebanon’: Trump Says Israel Will ‘Come Out Great’ After War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/idf-cant-keep-blowing-up-buildings-in-lebanon-trump-says-israel-will-come-out-great-after-war/): Trump expects imminent US-Iran peace deal, urges Israel to halt military strikes, says ceasefire and nuclear limits on Iran will aid Israel’s security.
- [Trump Says Final Deal 'Likely In A Day Or Two' As US-Iran Close In On Three-Page Peace Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-says-final-deal-likely-in-a-day-or-two-as-us-iran-close-in-on-three-page-peace-plan/): Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be reached within days, talks in Islamabad aim to finalize a three page plan, key issues include frozen funds and enriched uranium stockpile.
- [FBI Chief Kash Patel Sparks Alarm After Login Glitch, Thought He Was Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/fbi-chief-kash-patel-sparks-alarm-after-login-glitch-thought-he-was-fired/): The confusion also led to inquiries reaching the White House and members of Congress about who was in charge.
- [US Renews Waiver To Allow Countries, Including India, To Buy Russian Oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-renews-waiver-to-allow-countries-including-india-to-buy-russian-oil/): The United States announced that it will issue a fresh 30-day general license allowing countries, including India, to purchase energy from Russia.
- [Trump Says Xi Jinping 'Very Happy' Over Hormuz Status, Calls Upcoming China Meeting 'Historic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-says-xi-jinping-very-happy-over-hormuz-status-calls-upcoming-china-meeting-historic/): Trump says Xi is “very happy” the Strait of Hormuz is open or reopening, touts an upcoming China visit as potentially “historic” with hopes for major accomplishments
- [Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/lebanese-man-removes-israeli-flag-from-castle-in-southern-lebanon/): A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).
- [Trump Says ‘Iran Agreed To Never Have Nuclear Weapons’, US To Take Control Of All 'Nuclear Dust'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-never-have-nuclear-weapons-us-to-take-control-of-all-nuclear-dust/): Trump says US naval blockade of Hormuz will continue despite Iran calling it fully open, claims deal ensures US controls nuclear dust and Iran will never get nuclear weapons
- ['Don't Want Help Anymore': Trump Criticises NATO After Iran Readies To Open Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/dont-want-help-anymore-trump-criticises-nato-after-iran-readies-to-open-hormuz/): The US President’s remarks came amid renewed debate over NATO’s role in regional security and energy route stability.
- [US, Iran To Hold Another Round Of Talks In Pakistan On Monday As Nuclear Deadlock Persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-iran-to-hold-another-round-of-talks-in-pakistan-on-monday-as-nuclear-deadlock-persists/): Another round of talks between United States and Iran is expected to take place in Islamabad on Monday, April 20, said Tehran.
- [Iran Pushes Back On Trump Claims, Warns Hormuz May Not Stay Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-pushes-back-on-trump-claims-warns-hormuz-may-not-stay-open/): Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf rejects Trump claims as false, warns Strait of Hormuz may close if US blockade continues, tensions threaten fragile ceasefire and oil trade.
- [UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/un-aid-chief-warns-of-possible-full-scale-famine-in-south-sudan/): UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into ‘full-scale famine and collapse’.
- [Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-thanks-gulf-states-for-their-tremendous-support/): ‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Back Home To The USA': Trump Says He Will Bring Iran’s Uranium To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/back-home-to-the-usa-trump-says-he-will-bring-irans-uranium-to-us/): Trump claims US and Iran could jointly remove enriched uranium to US soil under a near complete peace deal, but Iran rejects transferring its stockpile anywhere.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-trump-made-false-claims-amid-peace-talks/): Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.
- [‘I Am The Peacemaker’: Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/i-am-the-peacemaker-trump-claims-he-prevented-india-pakistan-war/): Donald Trump claims he averted a potential India Pakistan war that could have killed up to 50 million people, India rejects third party mediation.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Strait Of Hormuz Reopens After 47 Days, Trump Says Peace Deal 'Very Close'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-reopens-after-47-days-trump-says-peace-deal-very-close/): US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are nearing a breakthrough.
- [Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pressure-mounts-on-perus-election-authorities-amid-presidential-race-delay/): The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential run-off in June.
- [Myanmar's Junta Frees Ex-President Win Myint In Amnesty, Suu Kyi's Sentence Reduced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/myanmars-junta-frees-ex-president-win-myint-in-amnesty-suu-kyis-sentence-reduced/): Myanmar junta frees ex president Win Myint in mass amnesty, slightly reduces San Suu Kyi’s 27 year sentence, UN urges release of all political prisoners and return to democracy.
- [Bangladesh Receives 5000 Tonnes Of Diesel Supply From India Via Cross-Border Pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/bangladesh-receives-5000-tonnes-of-diesel-supply-from-india-via-cross-border-pipeline/): Bangladesh receives 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India via Friendship Pipeline, total April imports near 25,000 tonnes, more deliveries expected to ensure steady fuel supply.
- [Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-rejects-trump-claim-on-deal-to-surrender-nuclear-material-stockpiles/): Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
- [Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-seeks-resolution-of-his-10bn-lawsuit-against-irs-spurring-concern/): Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.
- [US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-judge-blocks-justice-department-bid-to-seize-voter-data-in-rhode-island/): Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.
- [Iran Declares Hormuz As 'Completely Open', Sets News Conditions On Ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-declares-hormuz-as-completely-open-sets-news-conditions-on-ships/): Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open during ceasefire but IRGC imposes strict rules, bans military ships, US hails move yet keeps naval blockade, shipping outlook remains uncertain.
- [US Says Naval Blockade On Iran Will Continue Despite Hormuz Reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-says-naval-blockade-on-iran-will-continue-despite-hormuz-reopening/): US keeps naval blockade at Strait of Hormuz despite Iran saying it is open, CENTCOM cites ongoing threats to shipping and vows to maintain operations until a deal is reached.
- [Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/starmer-rejects-calls-to-quit-as-pressure-mounts-over-mandelson-vetting/): Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver ‘relevant facts’ on Monday.
- [Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/lebanon-president-says-country-is-no-longer-a-pawn-amid-israel-ceasefire/): President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom.
- [Fans To Face $150 Transit Cost To Reach FIFA World Cup Matches In New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/fans-to-face-150-transit-cost-to-reach-fifa-world-cup-matches-in-new-jersey/): NJ Transit will charge 150 dollars round trip from NYC to MetLife for 2026 World Cup, far above normal fares, sparking fan backlash and a funding dispute with FIFA.
- [Indian Navy Veteran Unable To Return From Qatar Despite Death Sentence Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/indian-navy-veteran-unable-to-return-from-qatar-despite-death-sentence-relief/): India says ex Navy officer Purnendu Tiwari remains detained in Qatar in a separate financial case, sentenced by a local court, family cites health issues and seeks his return.
- [US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-congress-extends-controversial-surveillance-power-under-fisa-for-10-days/): The measure has long been criticised for allowing US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.
- [UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/un-warns-south-sudan-at-risk-of-full-scale-famine-as-fighting-intensifies/): UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.
- [Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/why-marie-louise-etas-appointment-should-be-the-norm-not-the-exception/): As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football.
- [World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/world-cup-2026-fifa-chief-infantino-defends-pricing-and-tickets-in-us/): Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting ‘very special’ US market as factor.
- [Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/displaced-family-reunited-with-grandfather-in-lebanons-tyre/): A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.
- [Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/will-the-ceasefire-in-lebanon-hold/): Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.
- [Pakistan ‘Willing To Go All Lengths’ To Secure US-Iran Deal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pakistan-willing-to-go-all-lengths-to-secure-us-iran-deal-report/): Pakistan mediates between US and Iran amid regional conflict, backing ceasefire efforts as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz and Trump says a deal could come quickly.
- [What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/what-has-trump-said-before-possible-us-iran-talks-and-what-could-it-mean/): In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and ‘never close’ Hormuz, but questions remain.
- [Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/shipping-firms-seek-clarifications-before-crossing-hormuz/): Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.
- [Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk returns to Turkiye following Trump deportation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/scholar-rumeysa-ozturk-returns-to-turkiye-following-trump-deportation-push/): Ozturk says she made the decision to avoid ‘losing more time to the state-imposed violence and hostility’ under Trump.
- [US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-confirms-transit-fare-spike-to-150-for-world-cup-fans-in-new-jersey/): Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.
- [World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/world-reacts-to-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-amid-us-iran-conflict/): Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
- [France, UK To Lead Naval Mission To Secure Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/france-uk-to-lead-naval-mission-to-secure-strait-of-hormuz/): France and UK will lead a defensive multinational mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after peace, as Iran reopens the key oil route during a ceasefire.
- [Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/inside-kharg-island-irans-oil-lifeline-under-threat/): With the US blockading Iran’s ports, Kharg Island is in focus. How are civilians caught in the middle?
- [Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/fifteen-south-american-people-deported-from-the-us-arrive-in-dr-congo/): The deportees from South America are the first to be sent to the DRC in a deal agreed between Washington and Kinshasa
- ['Deal To End War Mostly Complete': Donald Trump Says Iran Halts Nuclear Programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/deal-to-end-war-mostly-complete-donald-trump-says-iran-halts-nuclear-programme/): Trump on Friday Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open and ready for business and full passage.’
- [Oil Falls 10%, Markets Rally As Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz During Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/oil-falls-10-markets-rally-as-iran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-during-ceasefire/): Oil and gas prices plunge as Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz open during 10 day ceasefire, markets rally, but US naval restrictions stay and analysts warn risks remain.
- [Trump Says Iran And US Are 'Working Together' To Remove Sea Mines As Hormuz Reopens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-says-iran-and-us-are-working-together-to-remove-sea-mines-as-hormuz-reopens/): Trump says Iran, with US help, is clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran declares the strait open during a 10 day ceasefire.
- [Iran Sets Conditions For Hormuz Passage: Take IRGC’s Permission, Military Ships Barred](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-sets-conditions-for-hormuz-passage-take-irgcs-permission-military-ships-barred/): IRGC Navy Command said civilian vessels will only be allowed to pass through designated routes approved by Iranian authorities.
- [Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/ukraines-long-range-strikes-prompt-new-russian-threat-against-europe/): Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.
- [Southern Lebanon’s only functioning hospital damaged by Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/southern-lebanons-only-functioning-hospital-damaged-by-israeli-strikes/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tibnin Hospital – the only functioning hospital in southern Lebanon.
- [Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/record-number-of-rohingya-refugees-died-at-sea-last-year-unhcr-says/): The UN refugee agency has warned of an ‘unmarked graveyard for thousands of desperate Rohingya refugees’ in South Asia
- [Macron demands assurances after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/macron-demands-assurances-after-iran-opens-strait-of-hormuz/): French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon ceasefire.
- [Arsenal to embrace ‘privilege’ not pressure of Man City Premier League tilt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/arsenal-to-embrace-privilege-not-pressure-of-man-city-premier-league-tilt/): Arsenal travel to Manchester City knowing their Premier League could be eradicated by next Wednesday.
- [US-Iran Second Round Talks Likely Sunday-Monday, Asim Munir Washington Visit Cancelled | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/us-iran-second-round-talks-likely-sunday-monday-asim-munir-washington-visit-cancelled-exclusive/): Top US and Iranian delegations are likely to arrive in Islamabad early on Sunday, with advance teams from both sides already present in the city.
- [Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/can-pakistan-secure-iran-us-nuclear-compromise-as-trump-says-deal-close/): Pakistan’s civilian and army leaders shuttle between key capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal.
- [Controversy as Lebanese banker Sehnaoui is praised for supporting Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/controversy-as-lebanese-banker-sehnaoui-is-praised-for-supporting-israel/): Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus says Antoun Sehnaoui is a committed Zionist, even as Israel attacked Lebanon.
- [Men caught competing as women in prestigious South African marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/men-caught-competing-as-women-in-prestigious-south-african-marathon/): Two women runners initially finished outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town before bib swap spotted.
- [Want Two Passports? These 10 Countries Allow Dual Citizenship | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/want-two-passports-these-10-countries-allow-dual-citizenship-in-pics/): Dual citizenship (or dual nationality) means a person is legally recognized as a citizen of two countries at the same time.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Reopens After Weeks Of Disruption: What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/strait-of-hormuz-reopens-after-weeks-of-disruption-what-it-means-for-india/): About 20% of the world’s oil and a large share of LPG passes through the Strait of Hormuz every day. Here’s what reopening of the waterway means for India
- [Second Round Of US-Iran Peace Talks Likely In Islamabad This Weekend: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/second-round-of-us-iran-peace-talks-likely-in-islamabad-this-weekend-report/): Pakistan is mediating the negotiations, with behind-the-scenes support from Egypt and Turkey, according to the report.
- [Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz: Fragile Truce Or Is Lasting Peace Finally Within Reach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-reopens-strait-of-hormuz-fragile-truce-or-is-lasting-peace-finally-within-reach/): US President Donald Trump heralded the development on Truth Social, thanking the regional players and noting that ‘Good things are happening!!!’
- [Strait Of Hormuz Now Fully Open: How Iran Used Global Oil Chokepoint To Pressure US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/strait-of-hormuz-now-fully-open-how-iran-used-global-oil-chokepoint-to-pressure-us/): How did the US-Israel attacks disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint? How Iran used it? The history of disruptions and timeline of war, News18 explains.
- ['Enough Is Enough': Trump Says Israel 'Prohibited' From Attacking Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/enough-is-enough-trump-says-israel-prohibited-from-attacking-lebanon/): Trump also referred to a broader arrangement involving US military operations and regional security, including claims about nuclear-related materials.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Or 'Strait of Iran'? Iran Embassy Take A Dig At Trump’s Viral Typo As Tensions Finally Ease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/strait-of-hormuz-or-strait-of-iran-iran-embassy-take-a-dig-at-trumps-viral-typo-as-tensions-finally-ease/): After Trump thanked Tehran for opening the “Strait of Iran,” the internet’s sarcastic diplomats hit back with a mood meter jab.
- [Trump May Release Iran's $20 Billion Fund If Tehran Gives Up Uranium Stockpile: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-may-release-irans-20-billion-fund-if-tehran-gives-up-uranium-stockpile-report/): US weighs releasing up to 20 billion dollars in frozen Iranian funds if Iran surrenders enriched uranium, talks continue with mediators, no final deal yet
- [World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/world-cup-2026-saudi-arabia-sack-coach-herve-renard/): Frenchman Herve Renard, who won AFCON with Zambia and Ivory Coast, departs Saudi role despite World Cup qualification.
- [The three clocks of the Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/the-three-clocks-of-the-iran-war/): Trump is racing against the midterms, Iran is betting on endurance, and Netanyahu needs a war with no end.
- [Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-foreign-minister-says-strait-of-hormuz-completely-open/): Iran says ‘passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz’ open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
- [‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/waiting-without-answers-gaza-mothers-fear-for-her-three-imprisoned-sons/): As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago.
- [Manchester City vs Arsenal: Guardiola says defeat ends Premier League race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/manchester-city-vs-arsenal-guardiola-says-defeat-ends-premier-league-race/): Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders.
- [Rotavirus Rising In US: What To Know About Life-Threatening Disease Hitting Babies Hardest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/rotavirus-rising-in-us-what-to-know-about-life-threatening-disease-hitting-babies-hardest/): Rotavirus, once one of the leading causes of severe stomach illness in children, is seeing a fresh surge in the United States.
- [Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz For All Commercial Vessels, Trump Says 'Thank You'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/iran-opens-strait-of-hormuz-for-all-commercial-vessels-trump-says-thank-you/): Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire, following US brokered 10 day truce between Israel and Lebanon, with talks planned at the White House
- [Air India Co-Pilot Deported From US After Ganja Found In His Bag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/air-india-co-pilot-deported-from-us-after-ganja-found-in-his-bag/): Air India co pilot deported from US after marijuana found in baggage, barred from duty, airline cites zero tolerance and alerts DGCA, disciplinary action expected
- [Trump Thank-You Post To Iran On Hormuz Has One Major Geographic Error. Can You Spot It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-thank-you-post-to-iran-on-hormuz-has-one-major-geographic-error-can-you-spot-it/): The waterway Trump was referring to is the Strait of Hormuz- named after the ancient Persian port city of Hormuz, not after the country it borders.
- [Candace Owens Accuses JD Vance Of Lying In Explosive Rant Over Iran Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/candace-owens-accuses-jd-vance-of-lying-in-explosive-rant-over-iran-strike/): Candace Owens goes after the US Vice-President, accusing him of lying about what really happened during the controversial school strike
- [Trump Says US Naval Blockade On Hormuz To Stay Until Iran Peace Deal Completed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/trump-says-us-naval-blockade-on-hormuz-to-stay-until-iran-peace-deal-completed/): Post Content
- [The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/the-iran-war-has-exposed-the-limits-of-neutrality/): From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.
- [Pope Leo calls on Cameroonians to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/pope-leo-calls-on-cameroonians-to-reject-violence-as-120000-join-mass/): Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.
- [Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/can-hungary-wean-itself-off-russian-energy-as-its-new-leader-has-promised/): Magyar’s pitch to Hungarian voters was to turn away from some of Orban’s policies, including Russian energy imports.
- [Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/macron-and-starmer-host-allies-for-summit-on-hormuz-maritime-security/): US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe’s role remains limited.
- [Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/17/bulgaria-elections-whos-running-and-whats-at-stake/): Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years because of political and social divisions.
- [Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/cash-shortages-grip-yemen-despite-currency-stabilisation/): Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.
- [Japan, South Korea On High Alert After North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/japan-south-korea-on-high-alert-after-north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles/): Japan said it was coordinating with the US and South Korea to analyse the missile launches, the seventh by North Korea this year and its fourth in April.
- [Kamala Harris Slams Iran Offensive, Alleges Trump Was 'Pulled Into' Conflict By Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/kamala-harris-slams-iran-offensive-alleges-trump-was-pulled-into-conflict-by-netanyahu/): Kamala Harris criticised Donald Trump over the Iran conflict, alleging he was “pulled into” the war by Benjamin Netanyahu.
- ['He'll Be In Our Prayers': JD Vance Thanks Pope Leo For Downplaying Feud With Trump Over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/hell-be-in-our-prayers-jd-vance-thanks-pope-leo-for-downplaying-feud-with-trump-over-iran/): VP JD Vance thanks Pope Leo XIV for easing talk of a rift with Trump, Pope says his tyrants remark was misread, denies feud and avoids direct debate over Iran policy
- [Venezuela's Machado Says She Has 'No Regrets' About Giving Her Nobel Prize To Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/venezuelas-machado-says-she-has-no-regrets-about-giving-her-nobel-prize-to-trump/): Donald Trump, who has long publicly demanded the Nobel Peace Prize for himself, said Machado’s presentation of the medal at the time was a “wonderful gesture of mutual respect”.
- [Why Britain’s far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/why-britains-far-right-celebrates-a-saint-revered-in-palestine/): Hundreds of far-right “Britain First” supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.
- [Iran Yet to Bury Khamenei Amid Security Fears, Mashhad Site Being Considered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-yet-to-bury-khamenei-amid-security-fears-mashhad-site-being-considered/): Iran has delayed the burial of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei due to security concerns and fears of unrest, a report has claimed.
- ['Gunboats, Projectiles': What Happened With Two Indian Ships Targeted In Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/gunboats-projectiles-what-happened-with-two-indian-ships-targeted-in-hormuz/): Two Indian-flagged vessels were crossing the Strait of Hormuz when they were fired upon by the boats of the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC). 
- [Small Boats, Big Threat: How Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Is Challenging US Navy In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/small-boats-big-threat-how-irans-mosquito-fleet-is-challenging-us-navy-in-hormuz/): Iran uses IRGC controlled mosquito fleet of fast armed boats, subs and drones to attack ships and challenge US navy.
- [LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/lebron-lakers-shock-rockets-with-game-1-win-in-nba-playoffs/): Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.
- ['The Best Is Yet To Come': Trump Shares Support Videos As Iran Tightens Grip On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/the-best-is-yet-to-come-trump-shares-support-videos-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz/): Trump shared Truth Social posts featuring supporters and the message “the best is yet to come” amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Find Lasting Solution’: Brazil, Mexico, Spain Back Cuba Amid Trump Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/find-lasting-solution-brazil-mexico-spain-back-cuba-amid-trump-pressure/): The three countries said they were deeply worried about the humanitarian crisis affecting the Cuban people. They called for steps to ease the situation.
- [Iran Plans Airspace Reopening In 4 Phases After Nearly 2 Months, Ticket Sales Still Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-plans-airspace-reopening-in-4-phases-after-nearly-2-months-ticket-sales-still-suspended/): Iran plans phased reopening of its airspace after US and Israeli strikes, starting with transit flights east to west, ticket sales remain suspended and no timeline is given
- [Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/real-sociedad-upset-atletico-madrid-to-win-fourth-copa-del-rey-title/): Real win the final of Spain’s premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
- [Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Departs For Maiden Two-Day Sri Lanka Visit For Key Bilateral Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-departs-for-maiden-two-day-sri-lanka-visit-for-key-bilateral-talks/): During the visit, the Vice President is scheduled to meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and the Leader of the Opposition.
- [‘Great Ally Of The US’: Trump Praises Israel, Says NATO Allies ‘Showed True Colours’ During Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/great-ally-of-the-us-trump-praises-israel-says-nato-allies-showed-true-colours-during-iran-war/): Trump said countries which criticised the Iran war and refused to support the United States in reopening the Strait of Hormuz had revealed their “true colour”.
- [Trump Is Warming Ties With Pakistan's Asim Munir, But US Report Says It's A 'Red Flag'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-is-warming-ties-with-pakistans-asim-munir-but-us-report-says-its-a-red-flag/): Munir’s relationship with the Iranian army stems from his time as Pakistan’s director general of military intelligence, during which he began developing ties with Iran
- ['Won't End Soon': Billionaire Investor Says 'Classic World War' Taking Shape Amid Regional Conflicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/wont-end-soon-billionaire-investor-says-classic-world-war-taking-shape-amid-regional-conflicts/): Ray Dalio warns rising US-Israel-Iran tensions are part of linked global conflicts, says world may be in early stages of a “classic world war” amid shifting alliances
- [US, Iran Claim 'Progress' In Talks Despite Differences Over Nuclear Restrictions, Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-iran-claim-progress-in-talks-despite-differences-over-nuclear-restrictions-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran said talks with the US have seen progress but major gaps remain over nuclear limits and control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran hardened its stance on the waterway.
- ['Ties Between India, Iran Very Strong': Tehran's Envoy After Tanker Attacked Near Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/ties-between-india-iran-very-strong-tehrans-envoy-after-tanker-attacked-near-hormuz/): Iran Supreme Leader’s representative in India said he was unaware of attacks on Indian tankers near Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the India-Iran ties are very strong
- [US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live: Iran Says No Date For More Talks With US Until 'Framework' Agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-israel-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-iran-says-no-date-for-more-talks-with-us-until-framework-agreed/): Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Today Latest Updates Live: In Lebanon, Israeli forces carried out demolitions in Bint Jbeil and nearby border towns, according to state media.
- ['If They Make Even The Slightest Mistake': Iran Warns US Of Forceful Response If Tensions Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/if-they-make-even-the-slightest-mistake-iran-warns-us-of-forceful-response-if-tensions-escalate/): Iran’s Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would “respond with force” if adversaries escalate tensions, asserting that Iran has gained advantage in the conflict.
- [‘Fake News From Pharisee Press’: Pete Hegseth Fact-Checks Food Shortage Claims On US Navy Ships In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/fake-news-from-pharisee-press-pete-hegseth-fact-checks-food-shortage-claims-on-us-navy-ships-in-hormuz/): US denies reports of food shortages on USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, Navy and Pentagon insist supplies are sufficient.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-war-live-tehran-says-no-date-set-for-us-talks-hormuz-strait-closed/): IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.
- [North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missiles-towards-sea-off-its-east-coast/): Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.
- [Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trinidad-and-tobago-police-uncover-56-bodies-mostly-children-at-cemetery/): Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of ‘unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses’.
- [Israel says established a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/israel-says-established-a-yellow-line-in-lebanon-as-it-has-in-gaza/): It is the first time Israel has referred to such a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.
- [Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/mexico-spain-and-brazil-call-for-cubas-sovereignty-to-be-protected/): The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
- [Iran military orders Indian ship to abort Strait of Hormuz passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-military-orders-indian-ship-to-abort-strait-of-hormuz-passage/): Video shows the moment Iran’s military ordered an Indian ship to abort its passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Manchester United beat Chelsea as Cunha strike boosts Champions League hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/manchester-united-beat-chelsea-as-cunha-strike-boosts-champions-league-hope/): Manchester United strengthen grip on third spot in Premier League with 1-0 win that leaves Chelsea relying on favours.
- [Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-reasserts-control-of-hormuz-strait-as-trump-warns-against-blackmail/): Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’.
- [Will Keir Starmer resign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/will-keir-starmer-resign/): UK PM says he was unaware Mandelson failed security clearance.
- [The Islamabad Deadlock: Why Iran Says The 'Monday Peace Deal' With US Is Far From Final | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/the-islamabad-deadlock-why-iran-says-the-monday-peace-deal-with-us-is-far-from-final-exclusive/): Tehran has now pulled back the curtain on the 21-hour marathon negotiations held in Islamabad
- [Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/sudanese-refugees-trapped-between-borders-and-bureaucracy-in-morocco/): A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.
- [Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/mexico-arrests-suspected-hungarian-drug-trafficker-amid-crime-crackdown/): Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
- [Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic shock: Who pays the price?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/mazzucato-on-the-iran-wars-economic-shock-who-pays-the-price/): Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.
- ['Makes My Skin Crawl': Social Media Reacts To Trump's JD Vance-Like Moment With Erika Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/makes-my-skin-crawl-social-media-reacts-to-trumps-jd-vance-like-moment-with-erika-kirk/): Video of Donald Trump kissing Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event sparks online backlash and debate, with critics calling it creepy and supporters saying it is exaggerated.
- [Israel Sets Up ‘Yellow Line’ In South Lebanon, Strikes Targets Despite Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/israel-sets-up-yellow-line-in-south-lebanon-strikes-targets-despite-ceasefire/): The development comes days after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at creating space for talks to end war.
- [US-Iran Peace Talks: A 'Diplomatic Mirage' Orchestrated By Pakistan? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-iran-peace-talks-a-diplomatic-mirage-orchestrated-by-pakistan-exclusive/): CNN-News18 has learnt from top sources that a fundamental disconnect remains between Tehran’s rhetoric, the IRGC, and the United States
- ['He Is Losing Coordination': Trump Health Fears Resurface Amid Leg Brace Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/he-is-losing-coordination-trump-health-fears-resurface-amid-leg-brace-speculation/): Speculation grows over 79 year old Donald Trumps mobility and possible leg brace after recent videos, but the White House insists he remains in good health
- [Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-joined-by-joe-rogan-as-he-signs-order-to-speed-up-psychedelic-review/): Order calls on federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential treatments.
- [Ukraine police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv, took hostages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/ukraine-police-shoot-dead-gunman-who-killed-six-in-kyiv-took-hostages/): The attacker has been identified as a “58-year-old Moscow man”, but no motive has been established.
- [What Is Ibogaine? Trump Moves To Fast-Track Psychedelic Research For PTSD Treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/what-is-ibogaine-trump-moves-to-fast-track-psychedelic-research-for-ptsd-treatment/): Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound extracted from the root of the Tabernanthe iboga plant.
- [Hours After US Grants Moscow Waiver For Selling Oil, Ukraine Targets 2 Russian Refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/hours-after-us-grants-moscow-waiver-for-selling-oil-ukraine-targets-2-russian-refineries/): Ukraine struck two Russian refineries and other key oil sites hours after the US granted Moscow another waiver to sell its sanctioned oil.
- [China Family Buries Rs 1.5 Crore Mercedes At Funeral, Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/china-family-buries-rs-1-5-crore-mercedes-at-funeral-sparks-outrage/): Chinese family in Liaoning buries luxury Mercedes as funeral offering, viral video sparks outrage over waste and pollution, authorities probe it as feudal superstition
- [US Flight Bound For New York Forced To Divert After Pilot Reports Bomb Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-flight-bound-for-new-york-forced-to-divert-after-pilot-reports-bomb-threat/): United flight 2092 from Chicago to New York diverted to Pittsburgh after a possible bomb alert, passengers evacuated via slides, no injuries reported.
- [‘Debate With Trump Doesn’t Interest Me’: Pope Leo Distances Himself From Political Face-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/debate-with-trump-doesnt-interest-me-pope-leo-distances-himself-from-political-face-off/): Pope Leo rejects idea of public debate with US President Trump, signaling Vatican will avoid direct political confrontation and focus on diplomacy and humanitarian priorities.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/live-chelsea-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): Follow the live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the crunch EPL clash.
- [‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/no-regrets-venezuelas-machado-defends-giving-nobel-medal-to-trump/): Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.
- [RFK Jr. Once Cut Off Penis Of A Road Killed Raccoon: Bombshells From Book](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/rfk-jr-once-cut-off-penis-of-a-road-killed-raccoon-bombshells-from-book/): The book draws in part on Kennedy’s private journals from 1999 to 2001.
- [Global Village Dubai Season 30 Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown: ‘We’ve Missed You Too!’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/global-village-dubai-season-30-resumes-operations-after-temporary-shutdown-weve-missed-you-too/): After weeks of uncertainty, Global Village confirms it will reopen its gates on April 20th at 5pm
- [US Expands Visa Curbs, Targets Families Of Those Aiding Adversaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-expands-visa-curbs-targets-families-of-those-aiding-adversaries/): US expands visa restrictions to foreign nationals in the Western Hemisphere accused of aiding adversarial states and their families, at least 26 already affected
- [Ukrainian Police Kill Gunman After 5 Dead In Supermarket Hostage Siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/ukrainian-police-kill-gunman-after-5-dead-in-supermarket-hostage-siege/): Gunman opens fire in Kyiv district, killing at least one and injuring several, then enters Velmart supermarket and reportedly takes hostages, special forces surround area.
- [As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/as-fentanyl-crisis-evolves-experts-say-us-is-still-behind-the-eight-ball/): The Trump administration’s militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
- [French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/french-soldier-serving-with-unifil-killed-in-lebanon-attack/): The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
- [“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/lords-of-war-brazils-president-condemns-un-security-council/): Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War”.
- ['Need To Come To Grips': Bank Of Canada Governor Raises Alarm On AI Risks To Financial System](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/need-to-come-to-grips-bank-of-canada-governor-raises-alarm-on-ai-risks-to-financial-system/): Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warns Anthropic AI model Mythos heightens cyber risks, urges rapid global regulatory action to protect financial systems and markets
- [$760 Million Oil Bet Placed Minutes Before Iran Hormuz Announcement Raises Questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/760-million-oil-bet-placed-minutes-before-iran-hormuz-announcement-raises-questions/): Investors made a 760 million bet against oil minutes before Iran said Hormuz was open, oil fell 11, adding to suspicions of information leaks and prompting US regulatory probes.
- ['Iran Got A Little Cute': Trump Says US-Iran Deal Decision Expected Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-got-a-little-cute-trump-says-us-iran-deal-decision-expected-soon/): Trump says Iran tried to pressure US by threatening to close Hormuz, vows US will not be blackmailed as high stakes talks on a possible nuclear and sanctions deal continue.
- [Gunboats Vs Diplomacy: Why Is The IRGC Sabotaging Iran’s Own Foreign Ministry? | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/gunboats-vs-diplomacy-why-is-the-irgc-sabotaging-irans-own-foreign-ministry-exclusive-details/): At the heart of this friction is a fundamental breakdown in the Iranian chain of command following the vacuum left by the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
- [Indian Students Record 61% Visa Rejection By US: Here Are Top Reasons Behind Refusals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/indian-students-record-61-visa-rejection-by-us-here-are-top-reasons-behind-refusals/): US student visa rejections for Indians hit 61% in 2025, up from 53%, with denials concentrated in South Asia and Africa amid stricter, structurally tighter vetting.
- [Iran Reviews New US Proposals As Tehran Says It Will Control Hormuz Until Deal Is Done](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-reviews-new-us-proposals-as-tehran-says-it-will-control-hormuz-until-deal-is-done/): Iran reviews new US proposals delivered via Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, vows to control Strait of Hormuz traffic until a deal is reached to end the war
- [UNICEF ‘outraged’ after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/unicef-outraged-after-israeli-forces-kill-water-truck-drivers-in-gaza/): UN Children’s Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and ‘ensure full accountability’.
- ['False Story': US Citizen Sued For $1 Million Over Claims Of Being Illegally Detained By ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/false-story-us-citizen-sued-for-1-million-over-claims-of-being-illegally-detained-by-ice/): US citizen Sundas Naqvi is sued for defamation after alleging a 43-hour ICE detention at Chicago airport, DHS and a Wisconsin sheriff say surveillance disproves her claims.
- [New German Tool Helps Millions Trace Whether Their Families Had Nazi Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/new-german-tool-helps-millions-trace-whether-their-families-had-nazi-links/): A new German search tool is drawing millions as people uncover whether their relatives had links to the Nazi Party, opening difficult conversations about family history.
- [India Summons Iran Envoy After Gunfire Near Indian Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/india-summons-iran-envoy-after-gunfire-near-indian-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The reports have heightened concerns among shipping companies and insurers, many of whom remain cautious about resuming normal operations in the region.
- [French Soldier Killed In Lebanon, Macron Blames Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/french-soldier-killed-in-lebanon-macron-blames-hezbollah/): Macron says a French UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and three wounded in south Lebanon, blames Hezbollah, urges Lebanese action amid rising regional tensions.
- [Indian Tankers Caught In Iranian Gunfire: What This Means For Maritime Security | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/indian-tankers-caught-in-iranian-gunfire-what-this-means-for-maritime-security-exclusive-details/): According to top government of India sources, the incident involved general small arms firing in the area as the vessels navigated a narrow segment of the Strait of Hormuz
- [‘You Cleared Us, Let Me Turn Back’: Audio Emerges After Firing Near Indian-Flagged Ships At Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/you-cleared-us-let-me-turn-back-audio-emerges-after-firing-near-indian-flagged-ships-at-hormuz/): Indian flagged ships report gunfire near Strait of Hormuz, crew unharmed, India summons Iran envoy, Iran imposes strict transit rules as US naval blockade keeps tensions high.
- [Iran Yet To Fix Talks Date With US As Trump Says War May End Soon: What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-yet-to-fix-talks-date-with-us-as-trump-says-war-may-end-soon-what-we-know/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said no date has been set for the next round of negotiations following the failure of an earlier round of talks.
- [Iran’s deputy FM says no date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/irans-deputy-fm-says-no-date-for-more-us-talks-until-framework-agreed/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework’.
- [Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/irans-supreme-leader-warns-of-new-bitter-defeats-for-us-and-israel/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
- [Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/slavery-reparations-are-just-but-who-exactly-owes-whom/): Some African elites benefited from slave trade and colonisation. This must be taken into account in reparation debates.
- [Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/trump-claims-on-iranian-concessions-trigger-questions-rejections-in-tehran/): The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
- [Who Is Srinivas Narayanan? IIT Graduate Who Led ChatGPT At OpenAI Resigns, Returning To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/who-is-srinivas-narayanan-iit-graduate-who-led-chatgpt-at-openai-resigns-returning-to-india/): Narayanan he plans to return to India to spend meaningful time with his aging parents before pursuing his next career opportunity.
- ['American Can't Impose Their Will': Iran Says US Will Not Control Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/american-cant-impose-their-will-iran-says-us-will-not-control-strait-of-hormuz/): This comes a day after US President Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz was ‘fully open and ready for full passage’.
- [‘Tweets A Lot, Talks A Lot’: Iran Deputy FM Jabs Trump Amid Hormuz Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/tweets-a-lot-talks-a-lot-iran-deputy-fm-jabs-trump-amid-hormuz-tensions/): Iran deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh criticizes Trump and US for confusing Iran messaging as talks on a possible deal continue amid threats of new US strikes.
- ['Their Military Defence Are Absolutely Horrendous': Trump Attacks Spain Over Economy, NATO Spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/their-military-defence-are-absolutely-horrendous-trump-attacks-spain-over-economy-nato-spending/): Trump’s response follows a day after Spain deepened its ties with Brazil during a high-level meeting between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian leadership
- [Abigail Johnson vs. Edward Johnson III: Father-Daughter Rift That Shook $18 Trillion Investment Giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/abigail-johnson-vs-edward-johnson-iii-father-daughter-rift-that-shook-18-trillion-investment-giant/): In 2005, mounting concerns over performance and governance brought internal tensions within the Johnson family into sharp focus.
- [US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/us-blockade-of-iran-needs-to-end-before-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-fully-reope/): Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/turkiye-woos-investors-amid-iran-war-fallout-in-gulf-economies/): Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub amid the war’s fallout on the Gulf economies.
- [Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/displaced-lebanese-return-as-israeli-shelling-violates-ceasefire-in-south/): Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground report that Israeli bulldozers are also continuing home demolitions.
- [Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/gunfire-reported-by-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz/): A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-of-its-ports/): Reports of Iranian gunboats opening fire on tanker after Tehran says it is closing waterway until US lifts its blockade.
- ['20 Ships Turned Back': Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz, Gunfire Targeting Oil Tanker Reported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/20-ships-turned-back-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-gunfire-targeting-oil-tanker-reported/): About 20 ships bound for the Strait of Hormuz were turned back to Oman after Iran claimed the waterway was closed, gunfire also targeted an oil tanker and a commercial ship
- [Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Tightens Grip On Hormuz With Small, Hard-To-Track Boats: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/irans-mosquito-fleet-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-with-small-hard-to-track-boats-what-is-it/): Iran uses IRGC mosquito fleets, drones and mines to control the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US navies and giving Tehran leverage over vital global oil shipping.
- [Pentagon To Soon Release 'Very Interesting' UFO Files: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/pentagon-to-soon-release-very-interesting-ufo-files-trump/): Trump said the review process is already underway and has uncovered material he described as “very interesting.”
- ['Is Cuba Next?' Trump’s Cryptic Response Raises Alarm Over Possible Military Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/is-cuba-next-trumps-cryptic-response-raises-alarm-over-possible-military-move/): Several reports suggest the Pentagon has increased its military preparations for a possible operation in Cuba.
- [Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Says Navy Ready To Inflict 'Bitter Defeats' After Reimposing Hormuz Curbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/irans-mojtaba-khamenei-says-navy-ready-to-inflict-bitter-defeats-after-reimposing-hormuz-curbs/): Iran’s military command said the control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” due to the continuing US blockade.
- [Merchant Ships Report Gunfire While Crossing Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/merchant-ships-report-gunfire-while-crossing-hormuz-amid-rising-tensions/): Merchant ships report gunfire near the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran calling the route open, traffic has plunged, tankers are stranded and global oil market risks are rising.
- [Ambulance crew in south Lebanon describes Israel’s ‘triple-tap’ attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/ambulance-crew-in-south-lebanon-describes-israels-triple-tap-attack/): Ambulance workers in Lebanon recall Israeli ‘triple-tap’ targeted strikes which killed four paramedics and wounded six.
- [Hormuz: Spin in the Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/hormuz-spin-in-the-strait/): The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.
- [‘People Are Afraid Of You’: Russian Influencers Lash Out At Putin’s Internet Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/people-are-afraid-of-you-russian-influencers-lash-out-at-putins-internet-crackdown/): Russia tightens control of social media, pressuring influencers with platform bans, speech laws and penalties, hurting incomes and driving self censorship and migration.
- [South Korea Celebrates As Escaped Zoo Wolf ‘Neukgu’ Captured Safely After 9-Day Hunt | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/south-korea-celebrates-as-escaped-zoo-wolf-neukgu-captured-safely-after-9-day-hunt-video/): Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu captured safely in South Korea after nine days, found near expressway and treated for minor injury, escape sparks relief and scrutiny of zoo safety.
- [Death penalty law proves the EU must treat Israel as an apartheid state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/death-penalty-law-proves-the-eu-must-treat-israel-as-an-apartheid-state/): Pernando Barrena says Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians adds to the case that Europe should cut ties with it.
- [As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges/): Brent crude falls more than 9 percent after Tehran reopens the strategic waterway, only to shut it down a day later.
- [After Trump, Iran Embassy’s AI Image Of Benjamin Netanyahu With 'Medals' Goes Viral On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/after-trump-iran-embassys-ai-image-of-benjamin-netanyahu-with-medals-goes-viral-on-social-media/): An AI-generated image shared by Iran’s embassy in South Africa is drawing sharp reactions, highlighting how meme-style diplomacy is reshaping political messaging.
- [Pakistan PM, army chief wrap up key trips in push for more US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/pakistan-pm-army-chief-wrap-up-key-trips-in-push-for-more-us-iran-talks/): Asim Munir leaves Tehran while PM Shehbaz Sharif heads home from Turkiye with hopes of another round of US-Iran talks.
- [Deal Was Ready, Then Trump Stepped In: How US-Iran Talks Were Delayed In Islamabad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/deal-was-ready-then-trump-stepped-in-how-us-iran-talks-were-delayed-in-islamabad-exclusive/): High-stakes US-Iran talks hit a last-minute pause after Trump asked Vice President JD Vance to return, even as the agreement was ready for signing.
- [Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again, Accuses US Of Breaking Promises By Continuing Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-accuses-us-of-breaking-promises-by-continuing-blockade/): Iran had reopened the crucial waterway on Friday after a ceasefire agreement was reached in Lebanon, but Trump said the US blockade around Iranian ports would remain.
- [Iran War Fallout: UAE Moots Shifting To Yuan For Oil Payments If Dollar Liquidity Tightens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-war-fallout-uae-moots-shifting-to-yuan-for-oil-payments-if-dollar-liquidity-tightens/): The UAE has held preliminary discussions with the US over a possible currency swap line to secure dollar liquidity as the Iran war threatens oil revenues and foreign reserves.
- [Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/outrage-after-israeli-soldier-desecrates-statue-of-jesus-christ-in-lebanon/): A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.
- [Iran Claims To Hit US Naval Ships After American Forces Seized Tehran’s Vessel Near Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-claims-to-hit-us-naval-ships-after-american-forces-seized-tehrans-vessel-near-hormuz/): The Iranian drone attacks were launched in retaliation for US action against the Iranian vessel earlier in the day.
- [Video Captures Moment US Navy Fired At Iranian Cargo Ship 'Touska' Before Its Seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/video-captures-moment-us-navy-fired-at-iranian-cargo-ship-touska-before-its-seizure/): US destroyer USS Spruance disables Iranian ship Touska in north Arabian Sea after it defies blockade warnings, US Marines seize vessel, Trump hails interception
- [After Years On The Run, Europe’s Most Wanted Gang Leader Arrested In Dubai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/after-years-on-the-run-europes-most-wanted-gang-leader-arrested-in-dubai/): Kinahan, is likely to face charges in Ireland tied to the long-standing feud between the Kinahan cartel and the Hutch gang, a rivalry that has resulted in 18 killings since 2015.
- [Who Was Shamar Elkins? Man Who Killed 8 Children, Including 7 Of His Own, In Louisiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/who-was-shamar-elkins-man-who-killed-8-children-including-7-of-his-own-in-louisiana/): Shamar Elkins, identified as the gunman in the Louisiana domestic violence mass shooting, killed eight children, including seven of his own, before dying in a police chase.
- [‘No Warning, No Reason’: Fintech CTO Claims Anthropic Disabled 60+ Claude Accounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/no-warning-no-reason-fintech-cto-claims-anthropic-disabled-60-claude-accounts/): In a post on X, the tech entrepreneur slammed the customer service and asked why filling out a Google Form is the only way to appeal the decision.
- [100 Days Of Protests: How Iran Reels From Economic Crisis, Job Losses And $270 Billion War Damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/100-days-of-protests-how-iran-reels-from-economic-crisis-job-losses-and-270-billion-war-damage/): War and protests deepen Irans crisis, services and key industries hit, internet shutdowns hurt 10 million workers, losses reach 270 billion, inflation nears triple digits.
- [Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/oil-prices-surge-amid-mixed-signals-on-us-iran-peace-talks/): Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.
- [Trump Says US Marines Seized Iranian Ship ‘Touska’, Tehran Calls Move ‘Armed Piracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/trump-says-us-marines-seized-iranian-ship-touska-tehran-calls-move-armed-piracy/): US seizes Iranian ship Touska in Gulf of Oman after alleged blockade breach, Iran vows retaliation, ceasefire and talks at risk, oil market stability threatened
- [Iran Denies Islamabad Talks, Blames US' 'Unreasonable Demands', Naval Blockade For Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-denies-islamabad-talks-blames-us-unreasonable-demands-naval-blockade-for-deadlock/): Iran has denied reports of fresh talks with the US in Islamabad, blaming Washington’s “unreasonable and unrealistic demands” and naval blockade for stalling progress.
- [‘UAE No Longer Needs America…’: UAE Commenter Calls To Close US Bases In The Gulf Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/uae-no-longer-needs-america-uae-commenter-calls-to-close-us-bases-in-the-gulf-country/): UAE debate grows over US military bases after alleged Iranian strikes, commentator Abdulkhaleq Abdulla urges closing bases and focusing on advanced weapons and self defense.
- [US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live: Iran Says ‘No Plan’ To Join New Talks With US In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-israel-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-iran-says-no-plan-to-join-new-talks-with-us-in-pakistan/): The first round of talks, held on April 11-12 in Islamabad, had failed after over 20 hours of talks.
- [Iran war live: Tehran slams US ‘piracy’ after ship seizure, vows response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-us-piracy-after-ship-seizure-vows-response/): Attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks.
- [What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/whats-behind-the-us-armys-decision-to-raise-enlistment-age-to-42/): Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
- [Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/outrage-after-photo-shows-israeli-soldier-smashing-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/): Social media users condemn Western silence on attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli soldiers and settlers.
- [Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/schools-shops-shut-in-northern-israel-to-protest-the-lebanon-ceasefire/): Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.
- [Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/argentinas-milei-backs-us-israel-war-on-iran-in-jerusalem-visit/): Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran
- [US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-forces-attack-and-seize-iranian-ship-touska-near-strait-of-hormuz/): US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.
- [Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/canadian-pm-says-close-economic-ties-with-us-have-become-a-weakness/): Mark Carney says Canada must build economic ties with other countries amid shifting relationship with the United States.
- [Exit poll shows former President Radev’s party set to win Bulgaria election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/exit-poll-shows-former-president-radevs-party-set-to-win-bulgaria-election/): Exit poll shows Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party winning 38.1 percent of the vote.
- [With loss at Man City, have Arsenal lost their grip on the Premier League?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/with-loss-at-man-city-have-arsenal-lost-their-grip-on-the-premier-league/): Arsenal’s loss to City and a woeful end-of-season run have now cost them their once-comfortable, top-of-the-table lead.
- [Who will shape the global agenda – the left or far right?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/who-will-shape-the-global-agenda-the-left-or-far-right/): Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona while far-right figures march in Milan.
- [Protesters defy Berlin rain to call for end to global wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/protesters-defy-berlin-rain-to-call-for-end-to-global-wars/): Hundreds protested in Berlin against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
- [Did the US misjudge Iran? A military strategist answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/did-the-us-misjudge-iran-a-military-strategist-answers/): Strategist Bryan Clark examines shifting war aims, escalation traps, and whether Iran is now more dangerous to the US.
- [Israeli ministers celebrate re-establishment of Sa-Nur West Bank settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/israeli-ministers-celebrate-re-establishment-of-sa-nur-west-bank-settlement/): Sa-Nur is one of four former West Bank settlements approved by the government two decades after settlers were evicted.
- [Salah scores in Merseyside derby as Liverpool win to boost European hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/salah-scores-in-merseyside-derby-as-liverpool-win-to-boost-european-hopes/): Salah scores Liverpool’s first goal, but Virgil van Dijk scores an injury-time winner against local rivals Everton.
- [Trump says US seized Iran-flagged ship trying to get past Hormuz blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seized-iran-flagged-ship-trying-to-get-past-hormuz-blockade/): US president says his country’s ​forces ⁠stopped cargo ⁠ship Touska by ‘blowing a hole’ in ‌its engine room.
- [Iranian Woman With US Green Card Arrested At LA Airport Over Alleged Iran-Linked Drone, Bomb Deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iranian-woman-with-us-green-card-arrested-at-la-airport-over-alleged-iran-linked-drone-bomb-deals/): The woman was taken into custody and charged with arranging the sale of Iranian drones, bombs and millions of rounds of ammunition destined for Sudan.
- ['Excessive Demands, Unrealistic Expectations': Why Iran Rejected Second Round Of Talks With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/excessive-demands-unrealistic-expectations-why-iran-rejected-second-round-of-talks-with-us/): Iran’s media outlets have repeatedly stressed that the US’s terms have not been conducive to a meaningful dialogue.
- [Iran and Israel: From friends to enemies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-and-israel-from-friends-to-enemies/): Israel and the US have been at war with Iran since Feb 28th. All sides have suffered, but it wasn’t always this way.
- [Man City beat Arsenal 2-1, cut Premier League race to three points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/man-city-beat-arsenal-2-1-cut-premier-league-race-to-three-points/): City edge the Gunners, thanks to a second-half Haaland winner, in a heated top-of-the-table league game in Manchester.
- [Iran, US Return To Islamabad For Round 2: A Look At Key Issues That Need To Be Resolved](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-us-return-to-islamabad-for-round-2-a-look-at-key-issues-that-need-to-be-resolved/): Iran and US resume Islamabad talks to end war, Iran says they are far from a final deal, disputes persist over uranium stockpiles, enrichment limits and Strait of Hormuz reopening.
- [Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/met-police-investigate-potential-iran-links-to-london-arson-attacks/): The latest attack at a Jewish site in the UK capital occurs at Kenton United Synagogue and causes minor damage.
- [What would it take for the Iran-US talks to succeed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/what-would-it-take-for-the-iran-us-talks-to-succeed/): Political scientist Mohsen Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers discuss the options in Iran-US talks.
- [Israeli attacks on healthcare across Iran, Lebanon and Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/israeli-attacks-on-healthcare-across-iran-lebanon-and-gaza/): Israeli attacks on healthcare across Iran, Lebanon and Gaza
- [Pakistan May Repay USD 1.5 Billion Outstanding UAE Debt By April 23](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/pakistan-may-repay-usd-1-5-billion-outstanding-uae-debt-by-april-23/): Pakistan repays 2 billion of a 3.5 billion UAE loan, plans to clear remaining 1.5 billion by April 23, expects 1.2 billion IMF disbursement as Saudi extends 3 billion deposit
- [Blue Origin Achieves First Landing Of Reused Rocket Booster As New Glenn Touches Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/blue-origin-achieves-first-landing-of-reused-rocket-booster-as-new-glenn-touches-down/): Blue Origin lands reused New Glenn booster after launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 satellite to low Earth orbit.
- [Trump’s Energy Secretary Calls Him ‘Creative Negotiator’, Says Deal On Hormuz Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trumps-energy-secretary-calls-him-creative-negotiator-says-deal-on-hormuz-soon/): The United States is preparing for another round of talks with Iran in Pakistan, even as tensions remain high and uncertainty surrounds Tehran’s participation.
- [Israel Unveils New Military Positions In South Lebanon, Controlling Dozens Of Villages Amid Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/israel-unveils-new-military-positions-in-south-lebanon-controlling-dozens-of-villages-amid-truce/): This map, released on Sunday, shows Israeli positions extending 5 to 10 kilometers into Lebanese territory, outlining a newly established buffer zone.
- [Second Round Of US-Iran Talks Is Back On. Can The Two Sides Reach A Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/second-round-of-us-iran-talks-is-back-on-can-the-two-sides-reach-a-deal/): US-Iran talks resume in Pakistan as Trump threatens strikes, Iran condemns US port blockade, Israel warns full force on Hezbollah. A look at today’s key developments.
- ['No Official Confirmation' From Iran As Trump Says 'US Delegation Heading' To Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/no-official-confirmation-from-iran-as-trump-says-us-delegation-heading-to-islamabad/): Iran denies confirming US peace talks in Pakistan, state media cite no decision and negative outlook, saying no talks will occur while a US maritime blockade on Iranian ports stays
- ['Deeply Disturbed': India Raises Concern Over Firing On Indian Tankers In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/deeply-disturbed-india-raises-concern-over-firing-on-indian-tankers-in-hormuz/): The attack, which took place on Saturday, has raised alarms about the safety of maritime trade routes in this vital waterway.
- [Eight children killed in mass shooting in Louisiana, US media reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/eight-children-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-us-media-reports/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/satellite-images-reveal-israel-expanding-gaza-military-sites/): Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.
- [Several Injured In Shooting At US' University Campus, Probe On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/several-injured-in-shooting-at-us-university-campus-probe-on/): Several injured individuals have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment following the shooting.
- [UK Chief Rabbi Flags ‘Sustained Campaign’ After London Synagogue Arson Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/uk-chief-rabbi-flags-sustained-campaign-after-london-synagogue-arson-attempt/): Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ‘appalled’ by the incidents and promised action.
- [How Iran's 'Cheap' Shahed Drones Exposed The High Cost Of US Defence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/how-irans-cheap-shahed-drones-exposed-the-high-cost-of-us-defence/): In the first six days of the conflict alone, US military spending reportedly reached $11.3 billion.
- [Indian-Flagged Desh Garima Safely Crosses Hormuz, Bound For Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/indian-flagged-desh-garima-safely-crosses-hormuz-bound-for-mumbai/): Indian-flagged tanker Desh Garima crosses Strait of Hormuz safely as two other Indian ships turn back after facing IRGC firing.
- [Trump Says No, White House Says Yes: Confusion Over Vance’s Islamabad Trip For Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-says-no-white-house-says-yes-confusion-over-vances-islamabad-trip-for-iran-talks/): Trump had earlier said that Vance might skip the talks due to security reasons.
- [Pakistan May Host Second Round Of US-Iran Talks: 'VIP Strip' At Noor Khan Airbase, Guests To Vacate Hotels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/pakistan-may-host-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-vip-strip-at-noor-khan-airbase-guests-to-vacate-hotels/): While official confirmation is subject to “mixed signals from Iran”, intense preparations indicate that Pakistan expects the talks to commence in the next five days
- [What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/what-to-know-about-us-iran-standoff-over-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
- [DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/drc-government-m23-rebels-commit-to-protect-civilians-aid-deliveries/): After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.
- [Iran Fires Back At Trump Over New Threat, Says US Blockade Breaches Pakistan-Mediated Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-fires-back-at-trump-over-new-threat-says-us-blockade-breaches-pakistan-mediated-truce/): Iran condemns US blockade as unlawful and a war crime, says it violates a Pakistan mediated ceasefire, while Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breaches and threatens major strikes
- [‘It’s Because Of Security’: Trump Says Vance Won’t Join US Delegation In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/its-because-of-security-trump-says-vance-wont-join-us-delegation-in-pakistan/): US Vice President JD Vance will not join the US delegation visiting Islamabad on Monday for talks on a US Iran peace deal
- [Rat Poison Found In Baby Food Jar In Austria, Company Recalls Stock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/rat-poison-found-in-baby-food-jar-in-austria-company-recalls-stock/): HiPP recalls baby food jars in Austria after rat poison found in samples. Company cites suspected criminal tampering.
- [Displaced Lebanese woman returns to find home destroyed after ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/displaced-lebanese-woman-returns-to-find-home-destroyed-after-ceasefire/): A displaced woman returned to southern Lebanon after a ceasefire to find her house reduced to rubble.
- [Trump Accuses Iran Of 'Serious Violation' Over Hormuz Closure, Still Confident About Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-accuses-iran-of-serious-violation-over-hormuz-closure-still-confident-about-peace-deal/): Trump said Iran committed a “serious violation” of the ceasefire after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping again.
- [‘No More Mr Nice Guy’: Trump Threatens Iran With Strikes If Deal Fails, Sends Delegation To Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/no-more-mr-nice-guy-trump-threatens-iran-with-strikes-if-deal-fails-sends-delegation-to-pakistan/): Donald Trump warns Iran he will destroy every power plant and bridge if it rejects his nuclear deal, declaring no more Mr Nice Guy
- [Obama Joins NYC Mayor Mamdani For 'Wheels On The Bus' Nursery Rhyme With Preschoolers | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/obama-joins-nyc-mayor-mamdani-for-wheels-on-the-bus-nursery-rhyme-with-preschoolers-watch/): The informal moment drew wide attention online, with users sharing clips of the former president and the New York mayor participating in the activity.
- [Has Iran Reopened Its Airspace? Are Flight Tickets Available? The 4-Stage Restoration Plan Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/has-iran-reopened-its-airspace-are-flight-tickets-available-the-4-stage-restoration-plan-explained/): Iran has transitioned from a total shutdown to a four-stage restoration strategy as part of a fragile ceasefire. News18 explains
- [Peru says presidential election results due by mid-May after delayed count](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/peru-says-presidential-election-results-due-by-mid-may-after-delayed-count/): The EU’s election observer said the vote met democratic standards despite fraud allegations.
- [Trump says US negotiators to head to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-negotiators-to-head-to-pakistan-for-iran-ceasefire-talks/): Trump announces talks in Islamabad despite accusing Iran of violating truce, as he warns Tehran of severe repercussions.
- [Humanoid Robot Sprints To Victory In China, Beats Human Half-Marathon World Record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/humanoid-robot-sprints-to-victory-in-china-beats-human-half-marathon-world-record/): Autonomous humanoid robot in Beijing half marathon finishes 21 km in 50 min 26 s beating human world record, showcasing major advances in Chinas AI and robotics
- [US Navy Deploying Robots To Sweep Sea Mines In Strait Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-navy-deploying-robots-to-sweep-sea-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-report/): The US military is using a mix of manned and unmanned capabilities to scan for mines that may be blocking the narrow strait.
- [Islamabad, Rawalpindi Suspend Public, Goods Transport Ahead Of Possible 2nd Round Of US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/islamabad-rawalpindi-suspend-public-goods-transport-ahead-of-possible-2nd-round-of-us-iran-talks/): Islamabad and Rawalpindi suspend public and goods transport until further orders amid tight security and possible second round of US Iran talks, private cars are exempt
- [Is Strait Of Hormuz Shut Or Open? The Volatile US-Iran Situation In Oil Chokepoint Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/is-strait-of-hormuz-shut-or-open-the-volatile-us-iran-situation-in-oil-chokepoint-explained/): Shut, open, then shut? The situation in Strait of Hormuz remains extremely volatile with conflicting reports from Washington and Tehran. News18 explains
- [Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/australia-and-japan-sign-contracts-for-7bn-warships-deal/): Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China’s rise.
- [Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/humanoid-robot-breaks-half-marathon-world-record-in-beijing/): The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China.
- [Does Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ violate the Lebanon ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/does-israels-yellow-line-violate-the-lebanon-ceasefire/): The Israeli ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon raises fears that a temporary military zone could become a longer-term occupation.
- [Iran warns Hormuz will stay shut unless US lifts siege on its ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-warns-hormuz-will-stay-shut-unless-us-lifts-siege-on-its-ports/): Tehran is threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless Washington lifts the ‘US siege’ on Iranian ports.
- [Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/does-the-world-need-new-leaders-varsha-gandikota-naledi-pandor/): Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks former South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor if global leadership is in crisis.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/live-manchester-city-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): Follow our pre-match build-up, team news, and live text commentary stream as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad.
- [Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-war-10-frequently-used-words-and-their-meanings/): The US-Israel war on Iran nears two months. We break down some of the frequently used terminology in this war.
- [Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-tells-angola-during-huge-mass-to-build-hope/): On the third leg of his Africa tour, Leo urges Angola to move beyond “divisions” created by its war-scarred past.
- [Brazil Woman, Stabbed 40 Times For Refusing To Date Man, Attends Her Attacker's Trial | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/brazil-woman-stabbed-40-times-for-refusing-to-date-man-attends-her-attackers-trial-video/): Alana Rosa, 20, politely turned down the man from her gym who kept sending her flowers and chocolates. He later broke into her home and stabbed her 40 times.
- [Donald Trump To Join Public Bible Reading Days After AI ‘Jesus’ Image Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/donald-trump-to-join-public-bible-reading-days-after-ai-jesus-image-row/): Trump to read Bible via Oval Office video for America Reads The Bible amid tensions with Pope Leo over Iran, AI Jesus image, both sides now downplay talk of a feud.
- [Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/fire-razes-200-homes-in-sabah-leaving-hundreds-homeless/): Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.
- [Humanoid robots speed past humans in Beijing half-marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/humanoid-robots-speed-past-humans-in-beijing-half-marathon/): Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in a half-marathon in Beijing.
- [Displaced Lebanese families return home despite Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/displaced-lebanese-families-return-home-despite-israeli-attacks/): Families travel south to inspect destroyed homes, unsure whether to stay as concerns about renewed conflict increase.
- [The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/the-gcc-has-unity-it-now-needs-joint-defence-and-development/): Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.
- [Trump Fears ‘Carter-Like’ Catastrophic Failure In Iran War? The Anxiety Behind The Bravado Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/trump-fears-carter-like-catastrophic-failure-in-iran-war-the-anxiety-behind-the-bravado-explained/): Is Trump anxious of a loss in Iran war? Why so? What happened in Iran in 1979 when Jimmy Carter was the US President? What was the consequence? News18 explains
- [Can Iran Maintain Control Of Hormuz? Intel Shows Tehran Still Able To Access 70% Of Missile Stocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/can-iran-maintain-control-of-hormuz-intel-shows-tehran-still-able-to-access-70-of-missile-stocks/): While the US-Israeli strikes significantly damaged Iran’s missile production facilities, it has done little to restrict Tehran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz.
- [How the Israeli military targets the people who save lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/how-the-israeli-military-targets-the-people-who-save-lives/): Israeli attacks have killed at least 57 medical workers in Lebanon since early March. It is a pattern lifted from Gaza.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-51-of-the-us-iran-conflict/): Tehran will keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington ends the blockade of Iranian ports.
- ['We Do These Things In Politics': Trump Calls McDonald's Order Stunt 'Tacky', 'Embarrassing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/we-do-these-things-in-politics-trump-calls-mcdonalds-order-stunt-tacky-embarrassing/): Trump personally received the McDonald’s cheeseburgers that were brought to the Oval Office by DoorDash delivery driver Sharon Simmons, a Republican supporter
- [‘Dear People of Iran’: Decoding IRGC’s New Face Ghalibaf’s Message On Hormuz | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/dear-people-of-iran-decoding-irgcs-new-face-ghalibafs-message-on-hormuz-exclusive/): Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if the United States did not lift the blockade, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would certainly be restricted.
- ['No One Can Deprive Us Of Nuclear Rights': Iranian President Seeks To End War 'With Dignity'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/no-one-can-deprive-us-of-nuclear-rights-iranian-president-seeks-to-end-war-with-dignity/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is seeking to end the war “with dignity” while asserting that no country has the right to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights.
- ['Mankind, Jinn Will Be Utterly Powerless': Houthis Threaten To Close Bab Al-Mandeb As Iran Shuts Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/mankind-jinn-will-be-utterly-powerless-houthis-threaten-to-close-bab-al-mandeb-as-iran-shuts-hormuz/): The Houthi threat places a significant portion of the world’s seaborne commodities at risk as Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a vital chokepoint for the Suez Canal
- [US Planning To Seize Iran-Linked Oil Tankers, Commercial Ships Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-planning-to-seize-iran-linked-oil-tankers-commercial-ships-worldwide/): US weighs global seizures of Iran linked oil tankers as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, expands naval blockade, sanctions and enforcement to tighten economic pressure on Tehran.
- [Elon Musk Answers Teen Cancer Patient's Final Questions In Touching X Post, Wins Hearts Online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/elon-musk-answers-teen-cancer-patients-final-questions-in-touching-x-post-wins-hearts-online/): Elon Musk answers questions from late 15-year-old cancer patient, Liv Perrotto, internet praises his gesture
- [Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami defeat Rapids in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/lionel-messi-scores-twice-as-inter-miami-defeat-rapids-in-mls/): Argentine forward’s brace included the match winner against Colorado Rapids in front of over 75,000 fans in Denver.
- [Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/iran-us-still-far-from-breakthrough-amid-strait-of-hormuz-impasse/): Tehran is ‘fully prepared’ for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf.
- [Two Indians Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara In Italy's Bergamo, Suspect On The Run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/two-indians-shot-dead-outside-gurdwara-in-italys-bergamo-suspect-on-the-run/): Two Indian men were shot dead outside a gurdwara in Italy’s Bergamo province late Friday night after attending a gathering linked to the Vaisakhi festival.
- ['Just Google Idiot, You'll Understand': Iran Mocks Trump Over Viral IRGC Maritime Audio Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/just-google-idiot-youll-understand-iran-mocks-trump-over-viral-irgc-maritime-audio-row/): The diplomatic exchange erupted as an audio clip — purportedly comprising radio communications from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — made rounds on social media.
- [‘US Had Money But Failed In Design’: Iran Says It ‘Pushed Back’ Stronger ‘Enemy’ America Through Strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/us-had-money-but-failed-in-design-iran-says-it-pushed-back-stronger-enemy-america-through-strategy/): Iran speaker Ghalibaf says Iran used asymmetric warfare to resist US. He also warned that Iranian forces are on alert as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz.
- [Fire engulfs more than 200 homes in Malaysian floating village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/fire-engulfs-more-than-200-homes-in-malaysian-floating-village/): A huge fire tore through the floating village of Kampung Bahagia in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying more than 200 homes.
- [India-Russia Defence Pact: 3,000 Troops, 5 Warships, 10 Aircraft Allowed At Mutual Bases | Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/india-russia-defence-pact-3000-troops-5-warships-10-aircraft-allowed-at-mutual-bases-details/): The deal was signed between India and Russia in 2025, followed by Moscow’s passage of a law ratifying the agreement in December 2025. 
- [‘You Gave Me Clearance…’: Captain’s Distress Call After Iran Fires At Indian Tanker In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/you-gave-me-clearance-captains-distress-call-after-iran-fires-at-indian-tanker-in-hormuz/): Iran IRGC gunboats fire on two India flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz, disrupting a 14 vessel convoy, India summons Iranian envoy seeking assurances of safe passage
- [Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/19/bulgarians-head-to-polls-for-eighth-time-in-five-years/): Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.
- [These are difficult times for the world, so what will Pakistan do?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/these-are-difficult-times-for-the-world-so-what-will-pakistan-do/): The talks between the United States and Iran mediated by Pakistan have not failed. They do face significant challenges.
- [‘Nothing left’: Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/nothing-left-hong-kong-fire-survivors-return-to-burnt-homes/): Hong Kong fire survivors return to Wang Fuk Court five months after a blaze killed 168 people.
- [Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/woman-charged-in-us-with-trafficking-arms-to-sudan-for-iranian-government/): US accuses Iranian citizen of brokering arms deals, including for drones and ammunition, with Sudan Ministry of Defence.
- [Germany summons Russian ambassador citing ‘direct threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/germany-summons-russian-ambassador-citing-direct-threats/): Berlin calls undefined threats ‘an attempt to undermine support for Ukraine and test our unity’.
- [UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/uae-reports-dismantling-of-iran-linked-terror-cell/): Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours.
- [Ukrainian drone attack hits Russia’s Tuapse port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/ukrainian-drone-attack-hits-russias-tuapse-port/): Plumes of black smoke were seen after Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Black Sea port of Tuapse.
- [‘Won’t Submit To Force,’ Says Pezeshkian As Iran May Send Team To Islamabad For US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/wont-submit-to-force-says-pezeshkian-as-iran-may-send-team-to-islamabad-for-us-talks/): Pezeshkian flags “contradictory signals” from US officials, says Washington is seeking Iran’s “surrender” amid uncertainty over Islamabad talks.
- [After 7.7 Quake And Tsunami, Could Japan Face A Bigger Earthquake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/after-7-7-quake-and-tsunami-could-japan-face-a-bigger-earthquake/): After a 7.7 quake and tsunami in Japan, experts say a larger quake is possible but not certain, aftershocks and tsunami risks remain, monitoring and preparedness continue.
- ['Not A Joke': US Court Fines Florida Student For Asking Netanyahu To 'Bomb' Her College](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/not-a-joke-us-court-fines-florida-student-for-asking-netanyahu-to-bomb-her-college/): FIU student Gabriela Saldana was arrested for allegedly asking Netanyahu in a group chat to “drop bombs” on her college. She faces threat charges and a $5000 bond.
- [Islamabad Peace Talks Round Two: Who Are The Key US, Iran Negotiators?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/islamabad-peace-talks-round-two-who-are-the-key-us-iran-negotiators/): Vice President JD Vance is likely to lead the US side, while Iran’s delegation is expected to be headed by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- [Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran battles life-threatening disease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/former-afghanistan-cricketer-shapoor-zadran-battles-life-threatening-disease/): Former pace bowler Zadran is receiving treatment for HLH, a rare immune system disorder, at a hospital in India.
- [Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-expands-limited-internet-access-but-restrictions-remain-for-most/): More Iranians being sold ‘privilege’ of limited internet access, but most remain in the dark.
- [Ugandan and Congolese forces rescue 200 from ISIL-backed ADF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/ugandan-and-congolese-forces-rescue-200-from-isil-backed-adf/): Soldiers rescued the civilian captives who were being held by the Allied Democratic Forces, a group linked with ISIL.
- [At least 21 killed as bus crashes into Kashmir gorge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/at-least-21-killed-as-bus-crashes-into-kashmir-gorge/): The overcrowded bus skidded as it navigated a sharp curve in the mountainous region.
- [Strait Of Hormuz, Suez, Panama: How A Few Routes Can Choke Global Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/strait-of-hormuz-suez-panama-how-a-few-routes-can-choke-global-trade/): From Hormuz to Panama, a few narrow miles of water dictate the fate of the global economy. See the world’s most vulnerable chokepoints and the powers struggling to control them.
- [Viral Image Shows IDF Soldier Smiling While Cooking In Occupied Lebanese Home, Sparks Backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/viral-image-shows-idf-soldier-smiling-while-cooking-in-occupied-lebanese-home-sparks-backlash/): Lebanese journalist and filmmaker Diana Moukalled said the image was an insult “to people’s memory and dignity”.
- ['Wants To Restrict Movement Of Women': Medical Aid Groups As Myanmar Widens Sanitary Towel Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/wants-to-restrict-movement-of-women-medical-aid-groups-as-myanmar-widens-sanitary-towel-ban/): Myanmar junta widens sanitary pad ban, claiming fighters use them, women face tripled prices and health risks, critics call policy misogynistic gender based violence.
- [‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran,’ Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/israel-never-talked-me-into-the-war-with-iran-trump-says/): US president suggests attacking Iran was his own decision as war struggles to garner public support amid energy crisis.
- [Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iranian-fm-spokesman-says-ceasefire-violated-by-us-in-shipment-seizure/): Iran is accusing the US of ‘ceasefire violations’, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel establishes ‘yellow line’ in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/lebanon-latest-israel-establishes-yellow-line-in-south/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khod brings you the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
- [Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/palestinians-not-welcome-as-israel-marks-memorial-day/): As Israel remembers its war dead, critics say it reinforces one-sided narrative of sacrifice that excludes Palestinians.
- ['Lots Of Bombs Will Start Going Off': Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran As Ceasefire Nears End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/lots-of-bombs-will-start-going-off-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran-as-ceasefire-nears-end/): Trump said US negotiators were being sent to Pakistan for talks and reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
- [ChatGPT Down? Users Report Major Outage Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/chatgpt-down-users-report-major-outage-worldwide/): Thousands of ChatGPT users reported problems with the OpenAI chatbot across multiple regions on Monday.
- [Islamabad Prepares To Host US-Iran For 2nd Round Of Talks: A Look Why It Failed In The Beginning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/islamabad-prepares-to-host-us-iran-for-2nd-round-of-talks-a-look-why-it-failed-in-the-beginning/): Islamabad will host a second round of US Iran talks to extend a two week ceasefire after April talks failed over mistrust, sanctions, nuclear limits and security demands
- [Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/bulgarias-former-president-radev-wins-election-all-you-need-to-know/): Former President Rumen Radev wins big in Bulgaria’s eighth election on an ‘anti-corruption’ ticket.
- [‘No Excuses, Just Wins’: White House Shares Cryptic Post As Iran Talks Hang In Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/no-excuses-just-wins-white-house-shares-cryptic-post-as-iran-talks-hang-in-balance/): The White House post featuring Trump in a UFC-style image comes as uncertainty deepens over US-Iran talks and ceasefire claims.
- [JD Vance Leads US Delegation To Islamabad For Iran Talks, Trump Says Deal To Be Signed Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/jd-vance-leads-us-delegation-to-islamabad-for-iran-talks-trump-says-deal-to-be-signed-today/): Trump said he is open to meeting Iranian leaders if a breakthrough is reached, as the US team heads to Islamabad ahead of ceasefire expiry.
- ['Win-Win For Both': Indian Delegation To Visit US This Week To Finalise Trade Deal, Says Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/win-win-for-both-indian-delegation-to-visit-us-this-week-to-finalise-trade-deal-says-sergio-gor/): An Indian trade delegation will visit Washington this week to finalize a bilateral trade deal with the US, the US ambassador calls it a win win for both nations
- [Oxford Among 12 UK Universities ‘Spying’ On Pro-Palestine Students: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/oxford-among-12-uk-universities-spying-on-pro-palestine-students-report/): The report by Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates alleges that Horus Security Consultancy Limited was contracted to collect and analyse open-source data.
- [Inside ‘Scambodia’: The Multi-Billion Dollar Cybercrime Op That Rivals The Country’s GDP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/inside-scambodia-the-multi-billion-dollar-cybercrime-op-that-rivals-the-countrys-gdp/): In Cambodia, cybercriminals have industrialised operations using custom software, AI-driven deepfakes and “pig-butchering” scripts to fleece victims globally. News18 explains
- [Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/powerful-states-are-trying-to-sabotage-decarbonisation-of-shipping/): Pacific Island states cannot and will not allow key climate shipping agreement to be watered down.
- [Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/cloud-over-us-iran-talks-what-are-the-key-sticking-points/): Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.
- [Iranian President Warns Of US 'Betrayal Of Diplomacy' In Call With Pakistan PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iranian-president-warns-of-us-betrayal-of-diplomacy-in-call-with-pakistan-pm/): Iran president Pezeshkian thanks Pakistan for peace efforts, condemns US naval actions as ceasefire violations, vows to defend Iran, urges regional unity without US interference
- [The Strokes' Coachella Set Draws Praise For Politically Charged Message On Iran, Gaza Bombings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/the-strokes-coachella-set-draws-praise-for-politically-charged-message-on-iran-gaza-bombings/): The set concluded with the song “Oblivius” from their 2016 EP Future Present Past, performed for the first time live in decades.
- [This Country Will Now Pay Govt Employees Twice In A Month, Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/this-country-will-now-pay-govt-employees-twice-in-a-month-heres-why/): Nepal decides to pay government employees every 15 days instead of monthly, aiming to boost spending and economic circulation, legal changes may be needed.
- [Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-says-it-has-no-plans-for-negotiations-with-the-us/): Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
- [What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/what-we-know-about-the-us-capture-of-iranian-vessel-near-hormuz/): US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.
- [India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/india-in-extremely-high-doping-risk-bracket-athletics-integrity-unit/): India ranked among the top two in athletics’ most anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025, AUI says.
- [Tight security in Islamabad as US-Iran talks set to go ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/tight-security-in-islamabad-as-us-iran-talks-set-to-go-ahead/): Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.
- [Kash Patel Vows Legal Action Over Report Alleging Erratic Behaviour, Excessive Drinking Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/kash-patel-vows-legal-action-over-report-alleging-erratic-behaviour-excessive-drinking-claims/): The report detailed claims of heavy drinking and erratic behaviour, including instances in which members of Patel’s security detail allegedly struggled to wake him.
- [As Japan Remains On Alert, How Earthquakes Cause Tsunami Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/as-japan-remains-on-alert-how-earthquakes-cause-tsunami-explained/): The biggest waves were forecast to hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures at the top of Japan’s main Honshu island, and the northern island of Hokkaido. News18 explains
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iranian Official Says Supreme Leader Suffered Minor Leg Injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-iranian-official-says-supreme-leader-suffered-minor-leg-injury/): According to Azim Ebrahimpour, Khamenei was present within the compound grounds at the time of the attack and was lightly injured by the blast wave.
- [Samsung Chief Takes Selfie With PM Modi, S Korean President On 'Made In India' Phone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/samsung-chief-takes-selfie-with-pm-modi-s-korean-president-on-made-in-india-phone/): Samsung Chairman Lee Jae yong took a selfie with South Korea President Lee and Indian PM Modi during a state luncheon at Samsungs Noida office
- [Several injured as fans clash with police in Paraguay’s Superclasico match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/several-injured-as-fans-clash-with-police-in-paraguays-superclasico-match/): Olimpia vs Cerro Porteno derby abandoned after 29 minutes as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at fans.
- [A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/a-match-made-in-opposition-venezuelas-machado-courts-spains-right-wing/): Analysts say Maduro and Sanchez’s political rivals align on economic policy but are split on social issues.
- [Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/russia-claims-ukraine-linked-bomb-plot-foiled-german-woman-arrested/): Russia’s FSB accuses the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine.
- [Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iraqs-ruling-shia-bloc-races-to-choose-pm-as-us-iran-watch/): Ismail Qaani’s visit came at the request of PM al-Sudani amid internal divisions in the Shia parliamentary bloc.
- [US-Iran Talks On Track, Trump Likely To Announce Removal Of Hormuz Blockade: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-iran-talks-on-track-trump-likely-to-announce-removal-of-hormuz-blockade-sources/): Once the blockade removal is announced, a ceasefire is expected to follow, with Iran likely to signal readiness for talks and send a delegation to Islamabad.
- [‘Robots Don’t Bleed’: Ukraine Sends Machines To Battlefield To Prevent More Loss Of Its Soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/robots-dont-bleed-ukraine-sends-machines-to-battlefield-to-prevent-more-loss-of-its-soldiers/): Ukraine deploys land robots and drones in battle against Russia, capturing positions and prisoners without infantry, commanders say robots now replace soldiers in many operations.
- [Nepal Imposes Tax On Indian Goods Above INR 63, Sparks Protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/nepal-imposes-tax-on-indian-goods-above-inr-63-sparks-protests/): Nepal’s Armed Police Force has begun strictly enforcing the rule, requiring duty payments on all goods exceeding NRS 100, which is about Rs 63.
- [US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-captures-iranian-ship-touska-amid-mediation-efforts-all-we-know/): The US claims the ship was trying to evade its naval blockade. Iran calls it ‘piracy’.
- [Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/second-round-in-islamabad-who-are-the-main-us-iran-negotiators/): Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.
- [The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/the-eu-must-not-wait-till-israel-starts-executing-palestinians/): It must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement immediately over Israeli violations of the human rights clause.
- [Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/kenyan-women-defy-fishing-taboos-as-climate-change-threatens-lake-victoria/): In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.
- [‘Technofascism’: Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/technofascism-critics-accuse-palantir-of-pushing-ai-war-doctrine/): Palantir CEO Alexander Karp’s book The Technological Republic advocates for Western ‘hard power … built on software’.
- [Real Madrid vs Alaves: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/real-madrid-vs-alaves-la-liga-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Real Madrid attempt to keep within striking distance of league leaders Barcelona in vital La Liga clash.
- [19 Indian Fishermen Repatriated From Sri Lanka To Return Home Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/19-indian-fishermen-repatriated-from-sri-lanka-to-return-home-today/): Indian fishermen are periodically apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
- ['Your Wife Won't Feel Anything': Inside 'Rape Academies' Where Abuse Is Taught, Normalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/your-wife-wont-feel-anything-inside-rape-academies-where-abuse-is-taught-normalised/): An international investigation has exposed the existence of online groups where men allegedly exchange advice and material related to drugging and sexually assaulting women
- [‘Forcible Interception’: China ‘Concerned’ Over US Seizing Iranian Ship In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/forcible-interception-china-concerned-over-us-seizing-iranian-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz/): US destroyer seizes Iranian cargo ship Touska in Gulf of Oman amid blockade, China condemns US actions, urges Iran US talks and warns of risks to vital Strait of Hormuz shipping
- [‘Blockade Is A Hurdle’: Asim Munir Flags Hormuz Issue On Call With Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/blockade-is-a-hurdle-asim-munir-flags-hormuz-issue-on-call-with-donald-trump/): During the conversation, Munir highlighted the impact of the blockade on ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate peace talks between Iran and the United States.
- ['Americans Not Serious At All': Iran Cancels Second Round Of Peace Talks With US In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/americans-not-serious-at-all-iran-cancels-second-round-of-peace-talks-with-us-in-pakistan/): The Iranian foreign ministry said the delegation from Tehran will not travel to Islamabad as they have “no plans” to engage in further talks with Washington
- [Robot Navy Is Here: How Unmanned Systems Are Set To Change Naval Warfare Forever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/robot-navy-is-here-how-unmanned-systems-are-set-to-change-naval-warfare-forever/): The shift towards a robot-centric navy is propelled by several strategic and economic factors. News18 explains
- [Face-Off At Sea, Fractured Talks: Can The US-Iran War Go Worse From Here?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/face-off-at-sea-fractured-talks-can-the-us-iran-war-go-worse-from-here/): The immediate flashpoint is the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Fans fight police at Paraguay football match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/fans-fight-police-at-paraguay-football-match/): Fans fight police at Paraguay football match
- [Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/inside-war-hit-sudans-only-functioning-hospital-curing-tropical-diseases/): Sudan’s health ministry says 37 percent of country’s health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.
- [Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/ukraine-claims-attack-on-russian-warships-in-occupied-crimea/): Ukraine’s military intelligence says two large landing ships struck in Sevastopol Bay in Russian-occupied Crimea.
- [Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/magnitude-7-5-earthquake-strikes-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/): Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
- [Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/baby-food-recalled-in-austria-after-jar-tests-positive-for-rat-poison/): Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison.
- [Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/eight-runners-hospitalised-after-collapsing-during-south-korea-marathon/): Heat-related illnesses cause 12 runners to fall during the race near South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone.
- [British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/british-universities-paid-security-firm-to-spy-on-pro-palestine-students/): Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.
- [7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/): A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning of up to three metres.
- [Why Iran Mined Hormuz? Why Is The US Using Robots Instead Of Divers For Clearing It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/why-iran-mined-hormuz-why-is-the-us-using-robots-instead-of-divers-for-clearing-it/): Mining is part of Iran’s strategy to maintain a “stranglehold” on global energy markets. US Navy is deploying unmanned systems to clear these “deadly” fields. News18 explains
- [Tariffs, Section 301 Probe, And More: Where Trade Deal Stands As India, US Return To The Table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/tariffs-section-301-probe-and-more-where-trade-deal-stands-as-india-us-return-to-the-table/): An Indian team, led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain, is in Washington, to advance discussions on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, starting with a limited “phase one” deal.
- [Massive Blow To Pakistan’s Mediation Bid As Iran Says ‘No Plans’ For US Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/massive-blow-to-pakistans-mediation-bid-as-iran-says-no-plans-for-us-talks-in-islamabad/): Iran said it has no plans for fresh talks with the US in Pakistan, blaming ceasefire breaches and questioning the credibility of mediation efforts.
- [The Strokes highlight destroyed Gaza and Iran universities at Coachella](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/the-strokes-highlight-destroyed-gaza-and-iran-universities-at-coachella/): US band The Strokes used their Coachella set to showcase the US-Israeli destruction of universities in Gaza and Iran.
- [Palestinian children protest against siege on their school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/palestinian-children-protest-against-siege-on-their-school/): Palestinian children protested against Israeli settlers and troops blocking the only safe route to their school.
- [Amid Iran Turmoil, How Energy Giants Are Turning To Drilling Sites In Africa, South America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/amid-iran-turmoil-how-energy-giants-are-turning-to-drilling-sites-in-africa-south-america/): The strategic pivot toward South America and Africa, News18 explains
- [‘Go Get Them Immediately’: Why Trump ‘Fumed At Aides’ After Iran Shot Down US Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/go-get-them-immediately-why-trump-fumed-at-aides-after-iran-shot-down-us-jet/): Senior officials were forced to weigh how to infiltrate hostile terrain, evade Iranian forces and extract the airmen without escalating the conflict
- ['New Holy War': Republican Senator Criticises Trump Over Attacks On Pope Leo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/new-holy-war-republican-senator-criticises-trump-over-attacks-on-pope-leo/): Republican Senator John Kennedy criticizes Trump for a “holy war” with Pope Leo XIV over Iran and Israel, urging respect for the pope
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-52-of-the-us-israeli-conflict/): Islamabad talks in limbo as Iran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz.
- [Enlistment Age Revised, Marijuana Cases Eased: Why US Army Rolled Out New Rules During War With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/enlistment-age-revised-marijuana-cases-eased-why-us-army-rolled-out-new-rules-during-war-with-iran/): The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 years, while the minimum age remains 18 (or 17 with parental consent)
- [Epstein Row: UK PM Starmer To Face Grilling By MPs Over Mandelson Vetting Failure Amid Calls To Quit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/epstein-row-uk-pm-starmer-to-face-grilling-by-mps-over-mandelson-vetting-failure-amid-calls-to-quit/): UK PM Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over Peter Mandelson’s vetting failure and Epstein links, denies knowing of checks, sacks top official, ministers rally behind him
- [Video Shows Moment US Marines Drop Onto Iranian Ship From Helicopter And Take Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/video-shows-moment-us-marines-drop-onto-iranian-ship-from-helicopter-and-take-control/): As per the video, the marine commandos can be seen departing the US assault ship by helicopter and transit to board and seize the Iranian-flagged ship M/V Touska.
- [Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/wembanyama-makes-history-as-spurs-defeat-blazers-in-game-1/): Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
- [US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-military-releases-video-of-marines-seizing-iranian-ship/): Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/pakistan-ready-for-multi-day-us-iran-talks-but-tehran-unsure-about-joining/): Iranian officials are yet to commit to a second round of talks with the US, as ceasefire deadline approaches.
- [North Korea Flaunts Nuke Powers, Test Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles With Cluster Warheads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/north-korea-flaunts-nuke-powers-test-fires-short-range-ballistic-missiles-with-cluster-warheads/): Five tactical ballistic missiles, launched towards the target area around an island about 136 km away, struck the area of 12.5-13 hectares with the “very high density.”
- [‘Blown A Hole’: Trump Says US Navy Destroyer Hit Iranian Ship's Engine Room Near Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/blown-a-hole-trump-says-us-navy-destroyer-hit-iranian-ships-engine-room-near-hormuz/): According to Trump, the US Navy destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the American blockade
- [Trump Tariff Refunds Begin Monday, Biggest In US History: Who Benefits And What It Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/trump-tariff-refunds-begin-monday-biggest-in-us-history-who-benefits-and-what-it-means/): Businesses can begin applying for refunds of tariffs imposed by Trump that were later struck down by the US Supreme Court, with payouts expected to total billions of dollars.
- [France Summons Elon Musk Over Allegations Of Child Abuse Images And Deepfakes On X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/france-summons-elon-musk-over-allegations-of-child-abuse-images-and-deepfakes-on-x/): The X CEO was summoned in February earlier this year after a search took place at the French premises of X as part of an investigation.
- [To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/to-stay-or-to-go-no-good-options-for-lebanons-displaced/): Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.
- [As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage ‘Freedom School’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/as-barbed-wire-blocks-kids-from-class-palestinians-stage-freedom-school/): Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.
- [Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/kane-scores-as-bayern-munich-claim-bundesliga-title-with-stuttgart-victory/): Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.
- [‘Americans Can't Afford Trump Presidency’: Why Republicans Are A Worried Lot Ahead Of November Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/americans-cant-afford-trump-presidency-why-republicans-are-a-worried-lot-ahead-of-november-midterms/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday warned that it might not be until 2027 before US gas prices come back under $3 a gallon.
- [Hamas Says Ready To Surrender Some Weapons 6 Months After Gaza Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/hamas-says-ready-to-surrender-some-weapons-6-months-after-gaza-ceasefire/): Hamas signals readiness to surrender thousands of police weapons in Gaza to a new Trump led peace body, stopping short of full disarmament demanded by Israel.
- [What is really happening in northern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/what-is-really-happening-in-northern-nigeria/): There is no US-led conspiracy or a ‘Christian genocide’. There is an insurgency that has adapted.
- [Who is Shamim Mafi? Iranian-American Woman Arrested In US For $70 Million Arms Deal For Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/who-is-shamim-mafi-iranian-american-woman-arrested-in-us-for-70-million-arms-deal-for-tehran/): US authorities arrest Iranian American Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles airport, charging her with illegally brokering arms including drones and ammunition for Iran.
- [Israel Confirms Incident Of IDF Soldier Destroying Jesus Statue In Lebanon, Vows Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/israel-confirms-incident-of-idf-soldier-destroying-jesus-statue-in-lebanon-vows-action/): After an initial review, the Israeli military said it had verified that the photograph indeed shows an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon
- [US-Iran Talks In Limbo, IRGC Sources Say Can Fight Longer; Pakistan Mediates With Caution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-iran-talks-in-limbo-irgc-sources-say-can-fight-longer-pakistan-mediates-with-caution/): The IRGC has reportedly ruled out negotiations unless all of Iran’s demands are met, rejecting what it calls “illegal demands” imposed by the United States and Israel.
- ['Vibes All The Way Down': Iran Questions 'Safe Haven' Tag Of US Treasuries In Cryptic Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/vibes-all-the-way-down-iran-questions-safe-haven-tag-of-us-treasuries-in-cryptic-post/): Iran speaker Ghalibaf questions US Treasuries as a true “safe haven,” contrasting sentiment driven bonds with oil tied to physical benchmarks amid Hormuz tensions
- [Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what’s next as talks stumble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-us-war-four-scenarios-for-whats-next-as-talks-stumble/): Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say.
- [EU credibility is on the line over Israel, says Spanish foreign minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/eu-credibility-is-on-the-line-over-israel-says-spanish-foreign-minister/): Spain warns EU credibility at risk without unified stance on Israel, urges consistency with its Russia policy.
- [Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/pakistan-races-against-time-to-get-iran-back-to-us-talks-as-truce-end-nears/): But a series of escalations by the US is complicating those efforts, say analysts.
- [‘Ready For Any Option’: Iranian Envoy Says Tehran Poised For Peace, Puts Ball In US' Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/ready-for-any-option-iranian-envoy-says-tehran-poised-for-peace-puts-ball-in-us-court/): Speaking to CNN-News18, Iran’s envoy said Tehran prefers peace but is ready for all options, as uncertainty persists over talks with the US.
- ['Can’t Cover Our Expenses': The Real Crisis Driving Pakistan's Iran Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/cant-cover-our-expenses-the-real-crisis-driving-pakistans-iran-peace-push/): Pakistan’s economy depends heavily on imported oil and gas, making it vulnerable to external shocks.
- [Who Is Umar Farooq Zahoor, Pakistan-Origin Fraudster Seen With JD Vance In Islamabad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/who-is-umar-farooq-zahoor-pakistan-origin-fraudster-seen-with-jd-vance-in-islamabad/): Umar Farooq Zahoor, a Pakistan-origin businessman born in Oslo, is wanted by Norwegian authorities on charges of aggravated fraud and money laundering.
- [Safe Passage Through Hormuz For Bitcoin? Scam Messages Hit Shipping Companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/safe-passage-through-hormuz-for-bitcoin-scam-messages-hit-shipping-companies/): MARISKS said unknown actors claiming to represent Iranian authorities contacted some shipping firms demanding transit fees in Bitcoin or Tether.
- ['You Give People Jobs': World Bank Chief Ajay Banga's Solution To Kill Poverty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/you-give-people-jobs-world-bank-chief-ajay-bangas-solution-to-kill-poverty/): Ajay Banga said the solution to poverty is “very simple” and lies in expanding job opportunities across all levels of society.
- [Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/mass-trial-for-nearly-500-alleged-gang-members-in-el-salvador/): Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador
- [What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of ‘better’ terms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/what-was-the-iran-nuclear-deal-trump-dumped-in-search-of-better-terms/): Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA in 2018, branding it ‘the worst deal ever’ and seeking stronger terms.
- [How Much Is Iran War Costing And How Many Lives Could That Money Have Saved Instead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/how-much-is-iran-war-costing-and-how-many-lives-could-that-money-have-saved-instead/): Tom Fletcher, who heads the UN humanitarian agency, said around $2 billion is being spent for every day the conflict continues.
- [Trump Says Iran Breached Ceasefire Multiple Times As Islamabad Peace Talks Window Closes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-iran-breached-ceasefire-multiple-times-as-islamabad-peace-talks-window-closes/): Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump alleged repeated Iranian breaches of the temporary truce that had paused weeks of hostilities in West Asia.
- [Mandelson Row: Top Civil Servant Puts Starmer Under Pressure Over Sacked Envoy’s Epstein Links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/mandelson-row-top-civil-servant-puts-starmer-under-pressure-over-sacked-envoys-epstein-links/): Sacked official Olly Robbins told a parliamentary panel there was “pressure” to appoint Mandelson, amid scrutiny over vetting and Epstein ties.
- [Dozens Of US Military Veterans Arrested Protesting Iran War At Capitol Hill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/dozens-of-us-military-veterans-arrested-protesting-iran-war-at-capitol-hill/): The veterans gathered inside the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building at Capitol Hill, many dressed in military fatigues.
- [Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircrafts Till May 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-for-indian-aircrafts-till-may-24/): Pakistan extends its airspace ban on Indian aircraft to May 24 covering Karachi and Lahore regions after the Pahalgam attack.
- [Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/is-china-a-winner-of-the-iran-war-or-facing-economic-risks/): China’s economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.
- [Afghans displaced by Pakistan conflict survive in tent camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/afghans-displaced-by-pakistan-conflict-survive-in-tent-camps/): Tens of thousands of Afghans have been displaced by recent fighting along the Pakistan border, forced into tent camps.
- [Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/strait-of-hormuz-how-a-threat-became-a-playbook/): How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy.
- [Nepal’s Customs Duty Makes Buying Indian Goods Expensive: Border Bazaars Bearing The Brunt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/nepals-customs-duty-makes-buying-indian-goods-expensive-border-bazaars-bearing-the-brunt/): Aimed at boosting Nepal’s revenue and local production, the low Rs 100 limit has made routine grocery runs expensive for the average citizen. News18 explains
- [Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/clean-electricity-meets-all-new-demand-curbing-fossil-fuels-says-ember/): 2025 was the beginning of the end for coal and gas power, says think tank, but the world is still warming rapidly.
- [As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food crisis grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/as-iran-crisis-drags-on-fears-of-global-food-crisis-grow/): While global food prices have risen modestly so far, the full impact of the conflict has yet to be felt, analysts say.
- [Kenya’s John Korir, Sharon Lokedi win Boston Marathon on record-breaking day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/kenyas-john-korir-sharon-lokedi-win-boston-marathon-on-record-breaking-day/): Korir broke the Boston Marathon record, finishing in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds in the world’s fifth-fastest time.
- [Usain Bolt hopes Australian sprint sensation Gout has strong support system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/usain-bolt-hopes-australian-sprint-sensation-gout-has-strong-support-system/): Sprint legend Bolt advised Gout to stay focused and avoid distractions that will come with track and field success.
- [Burn treatment for Gaza children threatened by Israeli restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/burn-treatment-for-gaza-children-threatened-by-israeli-restrictions/): Burn treatment for Gaza children threatened by Israeli restrictions
- [Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to debate Israel pact suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/spain-slovenia-ireland-push-eu-to-debate-israel-pact-suspension/): In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three governments say Israel is violating ‘human rights’.
- [US-Iran Ceasefire Likely To Be Extended As Another Round Of Talks Approaches: Ex-CENTCOM Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-iran-ceasefire-likely-to-be-extended-as-another-round-of-talks-approaches-ex-centcom-chief/): Petraeus says US Iran ceasefire likely to be extended as new talks eyed in Islamabad, US seeks free navigation in Strait of Hormuz and curbs on Irans uranium enrichment.
- [‘Trump Has Number Of Options That He's Unafraid To Use’: White House Warns Iran Ahead Of Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-has-number-of-options-that-hes-unafraid-to-use-white-house-warns-iran-ahead-of-talks/): Tehran has sent mixed signals, at one point threatening to skip the meeting after the US seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Historic Pivot: Why Japan Moved From Post-War Pacifism To A New Lethal Weapons Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/historic-pivot-why-japan-moved-from-post-war-pacifism-to-a-new-lethal-weapons-policy/): Japan has moved from a near-total ban on arms exports to a more flexible, case-by-case framework that allows the export of lethal military equipment.
- [Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus sports honours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/tennis-duo-sabalenka-and-alcaraz-sweep-top-laureus-sports-honours/): Barcelona’s Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.
- [US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-iran-exchange-threats-as-fragile-ceasefire-set-to-expire/): The US and Iran trade threats as tensions escalate between the countries before their two-week ceasefire ends.
- [My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/my-dreams-in-iran-were-already-dead-before-the-ceasefire-came/): The bombs have stopped falling for now. But the damage is done, and my life has been wrecked.
- [China's Xi Urges Hormuz Reopening In Rare Saudi Call, Seeks End Of Hostilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/chinas-xi-urges-hormuz-reopening-in-rare-saudi-call-seeks-end-of-hostilities/): China’s President Xi Jinping pushed for an end to hostilities in the Middle East.
- [Israeli police arrest two ultra-Orthodox Jews for removing Israeli flags](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israeli-police-arrest-two-ultra-orthodox-jews-for-removing-israeli-flags/): Two ultra-Orthodox Jews tore down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh, before being arrested by Israeli authorities.
- [Technofacism? Why Palantir’s pro-West ‘manifesto’ has critics alarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/technofacism-why-palantirs-pro-west-manifesto-has-critics-alarmed/): Palantir’s ‘manifesto’ has been described as an ‘AI-driven threat to humanity’s existence’ and ‘technofascism’.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-53-of-the-us-israel-conflict/): Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.
- [Trump’s Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE’s DP World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trumps-board-of-peace-holds-gaza-reconstruction-talks-with-uaes-dp-world/): Israel has killed more than 700 people in Gaza since last year’s US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
- [Mughal-era pigeon training survives in heart of India’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/mughal-era-pigeon-training-survives-in-heart-of-indias-capital/): Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amid the city’s chaos and demands.
- [Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-vote-what-polls-suggest-and-what-voters-will-decide/): The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.
- [Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Drones From Record 500 Km Away Using Interceptors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-russian-drones-from-record-500-km-away-using-interceptors/): Ukraine has increasingly relied on unmanned systems as Russian attacks intensify and air-defence missile stocks remain limited.
- [In Pride And Prejudice-Coded ‘Large Civilisation’ Swipe, Iran Tells US: No Talks Under Force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/in-pride-and-prejudice-coded-large-civilisation-swipe-iran-tells-us-no-talks-under-force/): The United States has expressed confidence that discussions with Iran will go ahead in Pakistan. However, Tehran has sent mixed signals.
- [Donald Trump May Travel To Pakistan For In-Person Peace Talks With Iran As Ceasefire Nears End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/donald-trump-may-travel-to-pakistan-for-in-person-peace-talks-with-iran-as-ceasefire-nears-end/): The United States is optimistic that peace talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan, with a source saying negotiations are on track as the ceasefire deadline approaches.
- [Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-war-forces-job-losses-reverse-migration-in-indias-ceramic-hub/): The ceramics industry in Gujarat’s Morbi has been badly hit by fuel crisis, with most units closed and workers laid off.
- ['Exaggeration, Fabrication, Outright Lies': Trump's Tall Claims On Iran And Why Nobody Is Buying Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/exaggeration-fabrication-outright-lies-trumps-tall-claims-on-iran-and-why-nobody-is-buying-them/): A similar pattern of commentary emerged after Operation Sindoor, when Trump claimed he had played a decisive role in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
- ['No Problem Meeting Them': Trump Open To Direct Talks With Iran As Ceasefire Nears End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/no-problem-meeting-them-trump-open-to-direct-talks-with-iran-as-ceasefire-nears-end/): Trump said he is open to personally meeting Iranian leaders as negotiations face uncertainty ahead of the ceasefire deadline, according to a report.
- [‘Missile Chemicals’ From China On Seized Iran Ship? Nikki Haley Makes Explosive Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/missile-chemicals-from-china-on-seized-iran-ship-nikki-haley-makes-explosive-claim/): Nikki Haley says a US seized ship from China to Iran carried missile related chemicals. Tensions over the blockade threaten upcoming peace talks.
- [US Navy Turned Back 27 Iran‑Bound Ships Since Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-navy-turned-back-27-iran-bound-ships-since-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-began/): US blockade in Strait of Hormuz turns back 27 ships, US disables and seizes Iranian cargo vessel Touska. Iran condemns move as illegal and warns of grave consequences.
- ['Detrimental To Talks': Did Trump's Social Media Affliction Cost US A Deal With Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/detrimental-to-talks-did-trumps-social-media-affliction-cost-us-a-deal-with-iran/): Trump’s public comments and social media posts about sensitive US-Iran negotiations appear to have complicated diplomatic progress.
- [Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/japan-lifts-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-in-major-shift-of-pacifist-policy/): Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.
- [Amnesty International slams ‘predatory world order’ led by US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/amnesty-international-slams-predatory-world-order-led-by-us-and-israel/): Amnesty’s Secretary General says the US, Israel and Russia have waged war on civilians with impunity.
- [US veterans arrested in Capitol during protest against the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-veterans-arrested-in-capitol-during-protest-against-the-war-on-iran/): US veterans were arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in opposition to the war on Iran.
- [Asim Munir’s Midnight Diplomacy: Backchannel Push Sets Stage For US-Iran Talks In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/asim-munirs-midnight-diplomacy-backchannel-push-sets-stage-for-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad/): Sources indicate that Munir held direct conversations with Iranian political leadership as well as senior military figures, including commanders of the IRGC
- [‘Criminal, Act Of Piracy’: Iran Condemns US Seizure Of Cargo Ship Near Oman; Warns Of ‘Grave Consequences’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/criminal-act-of-piracy-iran-condemns-us-seizure-of-cargo-ship-near-oman-warns-of-grave-consequences/): Iran condemns US seizure of cargo ship Touska near Sea of Oman as illegal piracy, demands release, warns of grave consequences as tensions rise before new Iran US talks.
- [Trump Says Iran Uranium Retrieval 'Long And Difficult' After 'Obliteration' Of Nuclear Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-iran-uranium-retrieval-long-and-difficult-after-obliteration-of-nuclear-sites/): Trump said retrieving Iran’s uranium would be “long and difficult” after claiming US strikes had caused the “complete and total obliteration” of Tehran’s nuclear sites
- [CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/cj-mccollum-hawks-rally-late-to-shock-knicks-in-game-2-of-nba-playoffs/): Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
- [Algeria’s ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/algerias-ex-minister-of-industry-jailed-in-high-profile-corruption-case/): Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
- [Gunfire, Flying Turbans And Kirpans: 11 Injured In Violent Clash Inside Germany Gurdwara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/gunfire-flying-turbans-and-kirpans-11-injured-in-violent-clash-inside-germany-gurdwara/): At least 11 people were injured in a violent clash between two groups at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany, with disturbing footage showing knives and kirpans being used in the fight.
- [JD Vance To Lead Peace Talks In Islamabad On Tuesday; Iranian Delegation Also Likely To Attend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/jd-vance-to-lead-peace-talks-in-islamabad-on-tuesday-iranian-delegation-also-likely-to-attend/): JD Vance and Iranian negotiators head to Islamabad for renewed US Iran talks as a ceasefire nears expiry. Trump threatens new strikes if no deal is reached.
- [Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/cuba-confirms-talks-with-us-officials-wants-end-to-trumps-energy-blockade/): A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was ‘respectful and professional’ and devoid of threats.
- [Trump’s Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trumps-labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer-latest-to-leave-administration/): Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
- [Iran Says Won't Accept Negotiations 'Under Shadow Of Threats', Warns Of 'New Cards' In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-says-wont-accept-negotiations-under-shadow-of-threats-warns-of-new-cards-in-war/): Iran has rejected negotiations “under the shadow of threats,” with Ghalibaf accusing Trump of turning peace talks into a “table of surrender” amid US blockade.
- ['You're Entering Area Of Military Blockade': US Tightens Control In Hormuz With Machinegun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/youre-entering-area-of-military-blockade-us-tightens-control-in-hormuz-with-machinegun/): In the CENTCOM video released on X, a US soldier is seen pointing a heavy-calibre machinegun at a vessel as the Americans give warnings on the radio.
- ['Negotiate Or Face Problems': Trump Draws A Red Line As Iran Rejects Talks ‘Under Threats’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/negotiate-or-face-problems-trump-draws-a-red-line-as-iran-rejects-talks-under-threats/): Backing up the warning, US Central Command confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is operating in the Middle East to enforce the blockade on Iranian ports
- [Japan To Lift Ban On Lethal Weapons Exports, Opens Door For Fighter Jet, Missile Sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/japan-to-lift-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-opens-door-for-fighter-jet-missile-sales/): Japan approves major shift in defence policy, lifting long-time ban on lethal arms exports, expanding military sales amid regional tensions, drawing criticism from China
- [Will Trump Extend Iran Ceasefire? As Uncertainty Looms Over Islamabad Talks, Here's What Lies Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/will-trump-extend-iran-ceasefire-as-uncertainty-looms-over-islamabad-talks-heres-what-lies-ahead/): With just hours to go before the April 22 ceasefire deadline, the gap between Washington’s confidence and Tehran’s skepticism has only widened.
- [Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/global-fallout-grows-over-israeli-soldier-smashing-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/): Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
- [US is ‘pretty far behind where they started’ the war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-is-pretty-far-behind-where-they-started-the-war-on-iran/): Daniel Benaim says the US missed the early off-ramps to declare victory over Iran.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/global-sumud-flotilla-disrupts-cargo-ship-bound-for-israel/): Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
- [King Charles Honours ‘Darling Mama’ Queen Elizabeth II On Her 100th Birth Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/king-charles-honours-darling-mama-queen-elizabeth-ii-on-her-100th-birth-anniversary/): King Charles III honors Queen Elizabeth II on her would be 100th birthday, praising her service.
- [Trump Claims US ‘Winning War By A Lot’, Slams Media In Fiery Post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-claims-us-winning-war-by-a-lot-slams-media-in-fiery-post/): Trump claims US is winning war by a lot, praises military, says enemy navy wiped out and blockade costs $500 million daily, attacks major US media as fake and anti America.
- [‘Predators’: Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/predators-amnesty-slams-netanyahu-putin-trump-as-human-rights-decline/): Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.
- [Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under threat; Trump says blockade stays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-war-live-tehran-rejects-talks-under-threat-trump-says-blockade-stays/): Iran says will not accept negotiations ‘under the shadow of threats’, as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
- [Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/six-women-win-2026-goldman-prize-worlds-top-environmental-award/): First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
- [Iran Warns Of ‘New Cards On Battlefield’ If War Resumes: Parliament Speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/iran-warns-of-new-cards-on-battlefield-if-war-resumes-parliament-speaker/): Iran warns it is ready to escalate against the US and Israel as a fragile ceasefire nears its end, while Trump rejects pressure and vows a tougher deal than the 2015 nuclear deal.
- [Islamabad Peace Talks LIVE: US, Iranian Delegations Head To Islamabad For Second Round Of Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/islamabad-peace-talks-live-us-iranian-delegations-head-to-islamabad-for-second-round-of-talks/): Islamabad Peace Talks LIVE:
- [Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/outcry-grows-over-israeli-soldier-smashing-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/): Some of Donald Trump’s former MAGA allies denounce the desecration of Christian religious symbol by Israeli soldier.
- [D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/d4vd-charged-with-murder-of-14-year-old-celeste-rivas-hernandez/): Singer faces first-degree murder and additional charges that could lead to life without parole or the death penalty.
- [Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/hungarys-incoming-pm-says-netanyahu-would-be-arrested-if-he-visits/): Hungary’s election winner says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him.
- [EU eyes Ukraine loan, Israeli settler sanctions, after Hungarian election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/eu-eyes-ukraine-loan-israeli-settler-sanctions-after-hungarian-election/): Ouster of EU ‘spoiler-in-chief’ Viktor Orban unlocks key foreign policy decisions in the 27-member bloc.
- [Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/fears-over-ethiopia-peace-deal-as-tplf-restores-tigray-government/): Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
- [Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-to-step-down-as-apple-ceo/): Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.
- [Apple CEO Tim Cook To Step Down After 15 Years At The Helm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-step-down-after-15-years-at-the-helm/): Tim Cook to step down as CEO, becoming executive chairman, with John Ternus to take over as CEO on September 1.
- [Europol and partners trace 45 ‘forcibly transferred’ Ukrainian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/europol-and-partners-trace-45-forcibly-transferred-ukrainian-children/): Agency says it shared information about children moved to Russia, Belarus or occupied Ukrainian territory with Ukraine.
- [What to know about the next round of US-Iran talks in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/what-to-know-about-the-next-round-of-us-iran-talks-in-pakistan/): The US and Iran are supposed to have another round of direct talks in Pakistan on Tuesday, but will the Iranians skip?
- [Trump boasts on ‘winning war’ on social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/trump-boasts-on-winning-war-on-social-media-posts/): Donald Trump has released various social media comments throughout the day, preaching about winning the war.
- [FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for ‘false’ reporting on drinking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/fbi-director-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-for-false-reporting-on-drinking/): The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m US defamation lawsuit.
- [How is the war on Iran affecting the Russia-Ukraine conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/how-is-the-war-on-iran-affecting-the-russia-ukraine-conflict/): The global energy crisis has implications for both sides.
- [EU, Taliban Officials To Hold Talks On Deporting Afghans: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/eu-taliban-officials-to-hold-talks-on-deporting-afghans-report/): Taliban officials plan talks in Brussels with EU on deporting Afghans without legal stay, as EU states face migration pressure.
- [Canadian Woman Killed, Several Injured In Shooting At Mexico’s Teotihuacan Pyramids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/canadian-woman-killed-several-injured-in-shooting-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids/): Gunman kills Canadian woman and injures six at Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City, then dies by suicide, Mexico orders full investigation, motive still unknown.
- [Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about suspect, eight children killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/louisiana-mass-shooting-what-we-know-about-suspect-eight-children-killed/): The Shreveport attack is the deadliest mass shooting reported in the US in over two years.
- [UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson mistake, rejects resignation calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/uk-pm-starmer-admits-mandelson-mistake-rejects-resignation-calls/): PM insists he did not know security officials had recommended Mandelson be sidelined due to Epstein links.
- [Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures six at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/gunman-kills-canadian-woman-injures-six-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids/): Canadian tourist is killed and 6 people injured in shooting at Teotihuacan pyramid near Mexico City, government says.
- [Rapper D4vd’ charged with murder of 14-year-old girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/rapper-d4vd-charged-with-murder-of-14-year-old-girl/): Prosecutors in California are charging rapper D4vd with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- [Funerals held across Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/funerals-held-across-lebanon-during-10-day-ceasefire/): Mourners across Lebanon are burying victims of the war with Israel during a 10-day ceasefire.
- [Report finds Gaza needs more than $71bn in next decade for recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/report-finds-gaza-needs-more-than-71bn-in-next-decade-for-recovery/): Devastated sectors in Palestinian enclave include housing, health, education, commerce and agriculture, EU and UN find.
- [Singer d4vd Charged With Murder After Teen’s Body Found In Tesla: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/singer-d4vd-charged-with-murder-after-teens-body-found-in-tesla-report/): Music artist d4vd has been charged of murdering a 14 year old year after her body was found in a Tesla in Los Angeles.
- [Ahead Of Islamabad Talks, Trump Says New Iran Deal Will Be Far Better: 'I'm Not Under Pressure'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/ahead-of-islamabad-talks-trump-says-new-iran-deal-will-be-far-better-im-not-under-pressure/): Trump accused the Democrats of rushing the US into a deal with Iran, which he insisted would be “far better” than the 2015 nuclear deal under Obama.
- [Runner Loses Delaware Marathon By 2 Seconds After Early Celebration | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/runner-loses-delaware-marathon-by-2-seconds-after-early-celebration-watch/): Runner Carson Mello lost the Delaware Marathon by two seconds after celebrating early, as Joshua Jackson sprinted past to win in 2:43:11, video of the finish went viral
- [‘Everyone must calm down’, Macron urges as US-Iran talks near](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/everyone-must-calm-down-macron-urges-as-us-iran-talks-near/): French President Emmanuel Macron said that “everyone must calm down” and maintain the US-Israel-Iran-Lebanon ceasefire.
- [Lebanon, Israel to meet again Thursday for direct talks, US says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/lebanon-israel-to-meet-again-thursday-for-direct-talks-us-says/): US confirms second round of negotiations between the two countries as the Israeli military annihilates Lebanese towns.
- [US launches tariff refund system as thousands of importers line up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/20/us-launches-tariff-refund-system-as-thousands-of-importers-line-up/): More than 330,000 importers paid up to $166bn in tariffs on 53 million shipments ​of imported goods.
- [Iran Embassies Take Fresh Dig At US President Trump, Vice President JD Vance With 'Mr Bean' Meme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-embassies-take-fresh-dig-at-us-president-trump-vice-president-jd-vance-with-mr-bean-meme/): Amid ceasefire talks, Iranian embassies mock US stance with sarcastic posts, including a viral image of JD Vance “waiting for negotiations.”
- [Video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ goes viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/video-of-anne-hathaway-saying-inshallah-goes-viral/): A video of Anne Hathaway saying ‘Inshallah’ has gone viral on social media.
- [FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/fbi-chief-denies-allegations-of-drinking-and-negligence/): FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever ‘intoxicated on the job’ or absent from duty.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-54-as-trump-extends-ceasefire/): Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.
- ['Losing Side Cannot Dictate Terms': Iran Says Ceasefire Extension A Ploy To Buy Time For 'Surprise Strike'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/losing-side-cannot-dictate-terms-iran-says-ceasefire-extension-a-ploy-to-buy-time-for-surprise-strike/): Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, asserting the need to give Iran’s “fractured” leadership time to form a proposal
- [Bomb Threat, Deadline, Ceasefire Extension: Trump’s 48-Hour Iran Flip-Flops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/bomb-threat-deadline-ceasefire-extension-trumps-48-hour-iran-flip-flops/): Trump sends mixed signals on Iran war, first boasting of US victory, then threatening renewed strikes yet extending the ceasefire.
- [Indian Student Dupes 'Super Dumb' MAGA Men With AI Model, Makes Thousands Of Dollars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/indian-student-dupes-super-dumb-maga-men-with-ai-model-makes-thousands-of-dollars/): An Indian medical student allegedly earned thousands of dollars by creating an AI-generated influencer, designed to appeal to MAGA supporters.
- [Trump Likely To Extend Oil Shipping Waiver To Ease Fuel Prices As Iran War Upsets Energy Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-likely-to-extend-oil-shipping-waiver-to-ease-fuel-prices-as-iran-war-upsets-energy-markets/): Trump may extend temporary Jones Act shipping waiver to ease US oil transport amid the Iran war, aiming to stabilize fuel prices despite criticism over impacts on US shipping jobs.
- ['Misled Once Again By Fake News': Iran Rejects Trump's Claim Over Execution Of 8 Women In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/misled-once-again-by-fake-news-iran-rejects-trumps-claim-over-execution-of-8-women-in-tehran/): Responding to the US President’s claims, the judiciary’s official Mizan Online website said, “Trump was misled once again by fake news.”
- [Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/tehran-held-military-parades-as-ceasefire-was-set-to-end/): Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.
- [FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/fifa-unlocks-more-world-cup-tickets-and-adds-new-more-expensive-categories/): Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.
- [After Pahalgam Attack, Surge In Meetings Between Hamas Leaders & Pakistan Terror Groups | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/after-pahalgam-attack-surge-in-meetings-between-hamas-leaders-pakistan-terror-groups-exclusive/): Since April 2025, at least four verified meetings between the two sides have been documented across multiple locations
- [Nearly 50% Of US Patriot, THAAD Missile Stockpiles Depleted In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/nearly-50-of-us-patriot-thaad-missile-stockpiles-depleted-in-iran-war/): US-Iran war depletes key US missiles, nearly half of Patriot and THAAD used, experts warn years needed to rebuild stockpiles, raising risk if another major conflict erupts.
- [10 Green Cities Leading The Way In Urban Sustainability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/10-green-cities-leading-the-way-in-urban-sustainability/): Earth Day 2026: From Copenhagen’s cycling culture to Singapore’s vertical gardens, discover how urban spaces are tackling climate change with eco-friendly solutions.
- [US Steps Up Pressure On Iraq To Act Against Iran-Backed Militias, Halts Security Funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-steps-up-pressure-on-iraq-to-act-against-iran-backed-militias-halts-security-funding/): The United States has suspended security cooperation with Iraq while pressing Baghdad to curb Iran-backed militias responsible for attacks on American interests.
- [Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open 'To Make $500 Million', Claims Total US Blockade On Shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-says-iran-wants-hormuz-open-to-make-500-million-claims-total-us-blockade-on-shipping/): Trump claimed Iran privately wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened despite publicly backing restrictions, asserting Tehran is losing about $500 million daily due to the US blockade.
- [Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-extends-ceasefire-and-hopes-for-unified-proposal/): In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.
- [Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/argentinas-milei-sings-and-lights-torch-for-israeli-national-day/): Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.
- [Military Planners From Over 30 Nations To Meet In London On Reopening Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/military-planners-from-over-30-nations-to-meet-in-london-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/): Over 30 nations meet in London to plan reopening the Strait of Hormuz, led by the UK and France, aiming to protect shipping once a ceasefire allows safe maritime operations.
- [Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-war-live-trump-says-ceasefire-extended-as-talks-with-tehran-in-limbo/): Lebanon’s disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.
- [Crude Oil Prices Rise As Hormuz Disruption Persists Despite Iran Ceasefire Extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/crude-oil-prices-rise-as-hormuz-disruption-persists-despite-iran-ceasefire-extension/): US crude rises as Trump unilaterally extends Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains heavily disrupted, blockade stays, markets fear prolonged supply risks.
- [US-Iran War News Live Updates: 20,000 Sailors Trapped Amid Escalating Maritime Attacks In West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-iran-war-news-live-updates-20000-sailors-trapped-amid-escalating-maritime-attacks-in-west-asia/): US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran war has rendered 20,000 sailors stranded on sea.
- [Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-administration-sues-southern-poverty-law-center-on-fraud-charges/): The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.
- [Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/paraguay-plans-to-accept-25-third-country-migrant-deportees-from-us/): The Trump administration has signed multimillion-dollar deals with foreign countries to accept non-citizen deportees.
- [Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-remains-in-a-quandary-despite-iran-war-ceasefire-extension/): Barbara Slavin says Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but a diplomatic solution is far off.
- ['Bid Farewell To Oil': Iran Threatens Gulf States To Not Use Their Territory For Further Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/bid-farewell-to-oil-iran-threatens-gulf-states-to-not-use-their-territory-for-further-attacks/): Iran’s IRGC warns Gulf states oil output across Middle East is at risk if their territory is used for attacks on Iran, raising fears for global energy security and oil prices.
- [Iran Calls US Seizure Of Cargo Ship ‘Piracy’, Urges UN To Intervene](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-calls-us-seizure-of-cargo-ship-piracy-urges-un-to-intervene/): Iran urges UN to condemn US seizure of Iran flagged ship Touska in Sea of Oman, calling it piracy and a ceasefire breach, as Trump defends the sanctions based operation.
- [Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/real-madrid-close-on-barcelona-as-mbappe-and-vinicius-net-against-alaves/): Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.
- [Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/perus-election-chief-steps-down-amid-frustration-over-long-vote-count/): Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.
- [US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-issues-more-iran-sanctions-on-eve-of-possible-talks-in-pakistan/): The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran’s arms industry.
- [Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/nearly-8000-people-died-or-disappeared-on-migration-routes-in-2025-iom/): More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
- [Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/pro-palestine-legal-aid-requests-stay-high-in-2025-amid-us-campus-pressure/): Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration’s tactics.
- [Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/myanmars-military-government-rebuffed-on-peace-talks-offer/): Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.
- [Targeting The General: Why Iranian State Media Just Launched A Scathing Attack On Asim Munir | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/targeting-the-general-why-iranian-state-media-just-launched-a-scathing-attack-on-asim-munir-exclusive-details/): Top Indian intelligence sources suggest that this friction is a classic manifestation of Pakistan’s long-standing pattern of duplicity in regional diplomacy
- [Condom Prices May Rise 30% As Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/condom-prices-may-rise-30-as-iran-war-disrupts-supply-chains/): Iran war disrupts petrochemical supplies and shipping, Manufacturers warns condom prices may rise 20 to 30 percent as costs and delays grow, inventories may last only months.
- [Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Maintains Blockade As Islamabad Talks Hang In Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-maintains-blockade-as-islamabad-talks-hang-in-balance/): Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade, Pakistan urges diplomacy as planned Islamabad talks remain uncertain, tensions rise after US seizes Iranian cargo ship.
- [Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/video-israeli-soldiers-sing-national-anthem-on-ruins-of-lebanese-town/): Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
- [Israeli rabbi who bulldozed Gaza honoured as torchbearer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israeli-rabbi-who-bulldozed-gaza-honoured-as-torchbearer/): Avraham Zarbiv, known for gleefully documenting his bulldozing of Gaza, was honoured on Israel’s “Independence Day”.
- [Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/two-cia-agents-reportedly-killed-in-car-crash-in-mexican-state-of-chihuahua/): The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico’s sovereignty.
- [Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trumps-us-fed-nominee-warsh-vows-independence-says-hes-no-sock-puppet/): Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing shines spotlight on doubts over his independence as Trump pushes again for rate cuts.
- [Germany, Italy block bid to suspend EU-Israel trade agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/germany-italy-block-bid-to-suspend-eu-israel-trade-agreement/): Germany and Italy have blocked the European Union from suspending the bloc’s association agreement with Israel.
- [Trump announces extending Iran ceasefire but says blockade remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-announces-extending-iran-ceasefire-but-says-blockade-remains/): US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders ‘come up with a unified proposal’ to end war.
- [Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/sudan-refugees-returning-home-face-new-struggle-for-survival-un/): Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity ‘heavily damaged’.
- [EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/eu-eyes-options-as-iran-conflict-threatens-jet-fuel-shortages/): The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
- [Iran's Power Play: Islamabad Summit Unravels As IRGC 'Vetoes' Negotiations | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/irans-power-play-islamabad-summit-unravels-as-irgc-vetoes-negotiations-exclusive-details/): This hardline pivot has exposed a massive disconnect between the ground reality and the narrative pushed by Pakistan’s civil-military leadership
- [Two CIA Operatives Killed In Mexico Vehicle Crash During Anti-Drug Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/two-cia-operatives-killed-in-mexico-vehicle-crash-during-anti-drug-operation/): Two CIA operatives and two Mexican investigators died in a vehicle crash in Chihuahua after an anti drug lab operation, sparking debate over US role in Mexicos security.
- [Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/ukraine-says-druzhba-pipeline-running-russian-oil-to-europe-can-resume-work/): Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc’s foreign policy chief expecting ‘positive decision’.
- [US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-forces-detain-iran-linked-tanker-tifani-with-ceasefire-talks-on-edge/): Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
- [Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/nicaraguas-president-says-trump-mentally-deranged-over-war-on-iran/): Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.
- [Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/russian-police-raid-book-publisher-accused-of-pushing-gay-propaganda/): Raid is part of Moscow’s hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
- [Israel Jails Soldiers For Vandalism, Replaces Broken Jesus Statue With Crucifix In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israel-jails-soldiers-for-vandalism-replaces-broken-jesus-statue-with-crucifix-in-lebanon/): The Israeli military said the soldier who carried out the act and another who filmed it would both be punished and removed from active combat roles.
- [JD Vance's Islamabad Trip On Hold After Iran Fails To Respond To US Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/jd-vances-islamabad-trip-on-hold-after-iran-fails-to-respond-to-us-peace-talks/): Iran is yet to decide whether it wants to attend peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, with just a day left before the two-week ceasefire runs out.
- ['Is It Life? We Can't Tell': Nasa’s Curiosity Rover Finds Ancient Organic Molecules On Mars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/is-it-life-we-cant-tell-nasas-curiosity-rover-finds-ancient-organic-molecules-on-mars/): One of the detected compounds was benzothiophene, a sulfur-bearing organic molecule often associated with meteorites.
- ['Trade Deal, Pax Silica': US Ambassador Sergio Gor Shares 100-Day Report Card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trade-deal-pax-silica-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-shares-100-day-report-card/): Marking 100 days in India, US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted progress on a trade deal, Pax Silica entry and defence ties.
- ['Thought I Had Understanding With Xi': Trump Says US Seized Ship Carrying 'Gift From China' For Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/thought-i-had-understanding-with-xi-trump-says-us-seized-ship-carrying-gift-from-china-for-iran/): Trump claimed that US forces had intercepted a ship carrying what he described as a “gift from China” bound for Iran.
- [Rare Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation At Greenland’s Nuuk Airport, One Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/rare-bomb-threat-prompts-evacuation-at-greenlands-nuuk-airport-one-arrested/): Nuuk airport in Greenland was evacuated after a bomb threat, one person was detained, police gave no details on any device in this rare security scare.
- [The US exit from Syria, explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/the-us-exit-from-syria-explained/): The US exits Syria after 10 years – what it means for Kurdish forces, regional tensions, and the country’s future.
- [Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/flu-vaccine-no-longer-mandatory-for-soldiers-says-us-military-chief/): Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of ‘medical autonomy’ and criticises the mandate as ‘overreaching’.
- [Indian Man Who Lost Wife, Child in Air India Crash Now Faces Deportation In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/indian-man-who-lost-wife-child-in-air-india-crash-now-faces-deportation-in-uk/): Mohammad Shethwala, who had been living in the UK on a dependent visa, was placed on immigration bail after the UK Home Office rejected his request.
- [Is Russia Turning Its Own Apps Into Spies? VPN Users Face Putin's Digital Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/is-russia-turning-its-own-apps-into-spies-vpn-users-face-putins-digital-crackdown/): Banks and web platforms are collecting data on users of VPN tools- software that obscures a user’s real location and allows access to sites blocked in Russia.
- [Iran Says It Will Not Join Islamabad Talks Unless US Naval Blockade Is Lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/iran-says-it-will-not-join-islamabad-talks-unless-us-naval-blockade-is-lifted/): Iranian officials reportedly informed mediators that Tehran would only participate in negotiations once the US removes restrictions.
- [Israel Says Hezbollah Fired Rockets From Southern Lebanon, Claims Ceasefire Violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israel-says-hezbollah-fired-rockets-from-southern-lebanon-claims-ceasefire-violation/): IDF says Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon violating the ceasefire.
- [Who Is Calling The Shots In Iran? Military Emerges Dominant As President Is Pushed Aside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/who-is-calling-the-shots-in-iran-military-emerges-dominant-as-president-is-pushed-aside/): Reports suggested a power struggle between Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and the military leadership, pushing the country into a “complete political deadlock” amid the war.
- [EU court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law violates human rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/eu-court-rules-hungarys-lgbtq-law-violates-human-rights/): European Court of Justice says measure by PM Viktor Orban’s government breaches EU law ‘on a number of separate levels’.
- [Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israeli-sexual-violence-helping-push-palestinians-from-west-bank-report/): NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.
- [What’s the bill to rebuild Gaza, and who will pay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/whats-the-bill-to-rebuild-gaza-and-who-will-pay/): UN-EU report says $71bn needed over 10 years.
- [Who's Calling The Shots In Iran? Why Hardliners Want Ghalibaf Out Over US Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/whos-calling-the-shots-in-iran-why-hardliners-want-ghalibaf-out-over-us-peace-talks/): Iran’s political establishment appears split between hardliners and a more pragmatic camp over how to deal with the US.
- [Lyrid Meteor Shower: NASA Astronaut Reveals Jaw-Dropping View From Space Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/lyrid-meteor-shower-nasa-astronaut-reveals-jaw-dropping-view-from-space-station/): Lyrid Meteor Shower: Lyrid meteor shower reaches peak activity every year around April 21 and 22, making this one of the oldest and most watched annual sky events.
- [Trump’s Pick To Lead US Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh Says He Won’t Be US President’s ‘Sock Puppet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trumps-pick-to-lead-us-federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-says-he-wont-be-us-presidents-sock-puppet/): At a tense Senate hearing, Kevin Warsh rejected claims he would be Donald Trump’s “sock puppet”, vowing to protect the Federal Reserve’s independence.
- ['Been Suffering For A Long Time': Neighbours' Letter To Mother Of Noisy Kids Is Viral Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/been-suffering-for-a-long-time-neighbours-letter-to-mother-of-noisy-kids-is-viral-because/): The mother said she had allowed her four and five-year-old children to stay up later than usual during the school holidays while they played outside.
- ['I Just Want To Have Fun': Sikh Woman Raped In UK After Attacker Mistook Her For Muslim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/i-just-want-to-have-fun-sikh-woman-raped-in-uk-after-attacker-mistook-her-for-muslim/): John Ashby, 32, admits religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman in Walsall after initially denying charges, Birmingham court adjourns case to Friday for likely life sentence
- ['Am I Going To Die?' Surfer Recalls After Being Stung By Venomous Jellyfish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/am-i-going-to-die-surfer-recalls-after-being-stung-by-venomous-jellyfish/): 30-year-old Australian surfer survives near fatal box jellyfish sting in Fiji, his ordeal highlights the extreme danger of these highly venomous marine animals.
- ['Monster Teacher' Sentenced To 40 Years In Jail For Having Sex With Minor Girl At School](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/monster-teacher-sentenced-to-40-years-in-jail-for-having-sex-with-minor-girl-at-school/): Former North Carolina school counselor and coach Jessica Finley gets 28 to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14 year old student she groomed and exploited.
- [Video: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/video-moment-hikers-get-caught-in-guatemala-volcano-eruption/): A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Alaves – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/live-real-madrid-vs-alaves-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the match in Madrid.
- [Getting Paid To Be In A Relationship? This Country Rolls Out Subsidies For Dating Apps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/getting-paid-to-be-in-a-relationship-this-country-rolls-out-subsidies-for-dating-apps/): The Japanese prefecture of Kochi is offering an annual subsidy of 20,000 yen to residents between the ages of 20 and 39 for registering and using certified dating services.
- [The Baker-Dar Meet: Why Pakistan Is Publicly Pleading For US-Iran Ceasefire Extension | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/the-baker-dar-meet-why-pakistan-is-publicly-pleading-for-us-iran-ceasefire-extension-exclusive-details/): A high-profile meeting took place between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and the United States’s Chargé d’Affaires, Natalie A Baker
- [Afghanistan's Supreme Leader Issues Decree Against TTP Presence On Afghan Soil: What Does This Mean? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/afghanistans-supreme-leader-issues-decree-against-ttp-presence-on-afghan-soil-what-does-this-mean-exclusive/): After a high-level summit in Kandahar, the directive said the Afghan PM must search out and immediately detain every “illegal foreigner”, with specific emphasis on TTP members
- [‘Like A Paying Guest’: Crocodile Walks Into Zimbabwe Hotel, Climbs Kitchen Counter For Food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/like-a-paying-guest-crocodile-walks-into-zimbabwe-hotel-climbs-kitchen-counter-for-food/): Hotel staff said the crocodile, seemingly hungry, tried to climb the kitchen counter before resting in an armchair.
- [Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/why-is-the-eu-under-pressure-to-suspend-its-trade-agreement-with-israel/): Divided EU nations debate suspending Israel deal as pressure mounts over rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank.
- [Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-he-opposes-extending-iran-ceasefire-amid-talks-uncertainty/): US president says Iran has ‘no choice’ but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a ‘great’ deal.
- [Video: US forces board sanctioned tanker in Asia Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/video-us-forces-board-sanctioned-tanker-in-asia-pacific/): The Department of War has released a video it says shows US forces boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Asia Pacific.
- [Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/rabbi-accused-of-war-crimes-selected-for-israels-national-celebration/): Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses.
- ['Affair To Drinking On Job': Trump's US Labour Secretary Steps Down Amid Misconduct Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/affair-to-drinking-on-job-trumps-us-labour-secretary-steps-down-amid-misconduct-claims/): Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third high-profile female cabinet-level official to leave the Trump administration in under two months.
- [US-Iran Ceasefire Ends Tomorrow: War Or Peace, What Next? The 4 Likely Scenarios Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/us-iran-ceasefire-ends-tomorrow-war-or-peace-what-next-the-4-likely-scenarios-explained/): US-Iran Ceasefire Ends On April 22: Iran is reluctant to participate in talks, Trump threatens to resume bombing. What next in US-Iran war? News18 explains the likely 4 scenarios
- ['Fear Is Unbearable': Israel Using Sexual Assault To Force Palestinians Out Of West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/fear-is-unbearable-israel-using-sexual-assault-to-force-palestinians-out-of-west-bank/): Among the testimonies cited was that of a woman who said she was subjected to a painful internal search by female soldiers after settlers entered her home. 
- [Circus Tiger Leaps Into Crowd In Russia; ‘Remain Calm Or You’ll Make It Worse,’ Trainer Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/circus-tiger-leaps-into-crowd-in-russia-remain-calm-or-youll-make-it-worse-trainer-says/): Eyewitness video of the tiger roaming the audience area as spectators backed away in fear has gone viral.
- [Who Is John Ternus? The Man Set To Succeed Tim Cook As Apple CEO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/who-is-john-ternus-the-man-set-to-succeed-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo/): Apple Inc. named John Ternus as its next CEO, with Tim Cook set to move into the role of executive chairman from September 1.
- ['I’m Sorry For Misleading People': Tucker Carlson Says He Regrets Backing Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/im-sorry-for-misleading-people-tucker-carlson-says-he-regrets-backing-trump/): Tucker Carlson On Trump: Tucker Carlson went beyond policy criticism and said he personally bore responsibility for helping Trump regain office.
- [Shot by Israeli forces, Hala, 18 and Mohammad, 13 fight for their lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/shot-by-israeli-forces-hala-18-and-mohammad-13-fight-for-their-lives/): A Gaza bride-to-be and a 13-year-old West Bank boy fight for their lives after being shot in the head by Israeli forces.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/palestine-weekly-wrap-coordinated-attacks-and-evictions-in-gaza-west-bank/): The killings of Palestinians in Gaza and settler violence across the West Bank are both continuing to surge.
- [Israeli soldiers and settlers kill 11 Palestinians across Gaza, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/israeli-soldiers-and-settlers-kill-11-palestinians-across-gaza-west-bank/): In Hebron, a 16-year-old is struck by a vehicle escorting an Israeli minister and killed.
- [Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/irans-world-cup-participation-depends-on-teams-safety-in-the-us-minister/): Iran’s team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup but may not travel to the tournament, Sport Minister Donyamali says.
- [Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/nigeria-charges-six-people-with-terrorism-treason-over-2025-coup-plot/): Nigerian authorities have charged six military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
- ['Called Me To Kiss My A**': Trump Turns Apple CEO's Departure Into Self-Promotion Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/called-me-to-kiss-my-a-trump-turns-apple-ceos-departure-into-self-promotion-again/): Donald Trump praised Tim Cook as an “incredible guy”, hours after the Apple CEO said he would step down from his position after a 15-year run.
- [Trump Says US Militarily Ready To Move Against Iran, Signals No Ceasefire Extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-us-militarily-ready-to-move-against-iran-signals-no-ceasefire-extension/): Donald Trump On Iran Peace Talks: Trump said US is fully prepared for military action against Iran if negotiations collapse, but said he still believes a settlement is possible. 
- [Will Iran Join Islamabad Talks? Mixed Signals Continue A Day Before Truce Expiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/will-iran-join-islamabad-talks-mixed-signals-continue-a-day-before-truce-expiry/): As the truce deadline nears and Trump ramps up warnings of strikes on Iranian infrastructure, Iranian state media says no delegation has reached Islamabad.
- [‘Disrespectful’: Zelenskyy Questions US Team’s Moscow Trips Without Kyiv Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/disrespectful-zelenskyy-questions-us-teams-moscow-trips-without-kyiv-visit/): Russia-Ukraine War: Zelenskyy said he understood that logistics and wartime conditions could complicate travel but stressed that alternatives existed.
- [Finland Cadet Pilots Run Into Trouble For Penis-Shaped Flight Patterns, Face Disciplinary Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/finland-cadet-pilots-run-into-trouble-for-penis-shaped-flight-patterns-face-disciplinary-action/): Flight tracking data from the Finnish Air Force reserve officer pilot course showed that at least four flight patterns resembled the shape of a penis.
- [Are we heading into a world divided by AI tribes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/21/are-we-heading-into-a-world-divided-by-ai-tribes/): Four thinkers join Mohamed Hassan to explore how AI is reshaping our politics, culture and collective thinking.
- [Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/bad-optics-israel-jails-soldiers-who-smashed-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/): Critics say Israeli attacks on Christian sites challenge claims of a Judeo-Christian shared heritage and mutual respect.
- [Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns Hormuz Reopening Impossible Amid ‘Ceasefire Breach’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/irans-parliament-speaker-warns-hormuz-reopening-impossible-amid-ceasefire-breach/): Iran speaker says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US naval blockade ends and ceasefire is respected, as reports show Iranian oil tankers still bypassing restrictions.
- [Islamabad Red Zone On Lockdown For Thursday As Pakistan Holds Breath For Next US-Iran Move | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/islamabad-red-zone-on-lockdown-for-thursday-as-pakistan-holds-breath-for-next-us-iran-move-exclusive-details/): Whether this administrative shutdown serves as the stage for a historic deal or merely a defensive perimeter against rising regional tensions remains to be seen
- [US Officials Say Iran Retains Military Capability, Contradicting Trump’s ‘Obliteration’ Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-officials-say-iran-retains-military-capability-contradicting-trumps-obliteration-claims/): US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed — on Truth Social and in media interactions — that Iran’s army, navy and air force have been “obliterated”.
- [US-Iran War: Mines In Strait Of Hormuz May Take Six Months To Clear, Pentagon Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-iran-war-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-may-take-six-months-to-clear-pentagon-warns/): US-Iran War: If mines remain in place and shipping traffic cannot safely resume, global supply chains may continue to face delays and elevated costs for months.
- ['I Very Much Appreciate It': Trump Claims Iran Withheld Decision To Execute 8 Women Protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/i-very-much-appreciate-it-trump-claims-iran-withheld-decision-to-execute-8-women-protesters/): Donald Trump hails Iran for ‘halting execution of eight women protesters’. This came a day wafter Tehran judiciary denied death sentences.
- [Iran Flags Undersea Cables, Cloud Networks As Potential Targets In Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-flags-undersea-cables-cloud-networks-as-potential-targets-in-gulf/): IRGC linked media signal Persian Gulf undersea cables and cloud networks as potential targets, raising fears of internet and financial disruption amid a fragile Iran US ceasefire.
- ['No Talks Till US Lifts Naval Blockade': Mojtaba Khamenei's India Representative To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/no-talks-till-us-lifts-naval-blockade-mojtaba-khameneis-india-representative-to-news18/): Dr Hakim Elahi said Iran would only return to negotiations if the blockade is removed and talks are based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal.
- [‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Floats Naming Part Of Donbas To Honour Trump, Urges Tougher Stance On Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/donnyland-ukraine-floats-naming-part-of-donbas-to-honour-trump-urges-tougher-stance-on-russia/): Ukrainian officials floated the Trump-themed name partly in jest during peace talks, aiming to nudge Washington towards a tougher stance on Russia.
- ['Endless Hypocritical Rhetoric': Iranian President Says Tehran Ready For US Talks But With A Rider](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/endless-hypocritical-rhetoric-iranian-president-says-tehran-ready-for-us-talks-but-with-a-rider/): Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran welcomes dialogue but blames threats, sanctions and military pressure from rivals, especially the US, for blocking meaningful talks.
- [UAE To Oman In 47 Minutes: 200 Km/h Hafeet Rail Set To Transform Gulf Travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/uae-to-oman-in-47-minutes-200-km-h-hafeet-rail-set-to-transform-gulf-travel/): UAE Oman Hafeet Rail is 40 percent complete, a 2.5 billion dollar project linking Al Ain and Sohar, cutting travel times and boosting Gulf trade, tourism and commuters
- [75% Victims Hindu, Girls 14-18 Targeted: Forced Conversion Cases In Pakistan Make UN Worry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/75-victims-hindu-girls-14-18-targeted-forced-conversion-cases-in-pakistan-make-un-worry/): According to the experts, around 75 per cent of women and girls affected by forced conversion through marriage in 2025 were Hindu.
- ['Within 36-72 Hours': Trump Says Second Round Of Iran Talks 'Possible' By Friday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/within-36-72-hours-trump-says-second-round-of-iran-talks-possible-by-friday/): Pakistan, which has been mediating between the two sides, is understood to have conveyed optimism about renewed engagement.
- [White House Security Scare Forces Reporters Into Briefing Room: What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/white-house-security-scare-forces-reporters-into-briefing-room-what-we-know-so-far/): The White House had not immediately provided details on the nature of the incident. Media reports said requests for comment had been sent to officials.
- [Will Trump Be Impeached? 68% Of Bettors Think Yes. Here’s When It Could Happen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/will-trump-be-impeached-68-of-bettors-think-yes-heres-when-it-could-happen/): The chart indicated that impeachment odds had climbed steadily from roughly 30 per cent in November, before rising to current levels near 68 per cent. 
- [Trump Admin Plans 'Naughty And Nice' Ranking Of NATO Allies On Iran War Support: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-admin-plans-naughty-and-nice-ranking-of-nato-allies-on-iran-war-support-report/): The proposal would categorise member countries into tiers depending on their contributions and willingness to back US-led military efforts.
- [Ahead Of UK-France Meet On Hormuz, Ukraine Says Ready To Send Minehunters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/ahead-of-uk-france-meet-on-hormuz-ukraine-says-ready-to-send-minehunters/): Ukraine may send four UK based minehunters to aid a British and French mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US-Iran talks continue amid port blockades and regional conflict.
- [LIVE: Burnley vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/live-burnley-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream as City target EPL top spot.
- [How Israel is destroying Lebanon’s water infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/how-israel-is-destroying-lebanons-water-infrastructure/): Israel is ‘deliberately’ attacking Lebanon’s water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon’s population.
- [Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/ukraine-restarts-russian-oil-to-europe-unblocking-90-billion-euro-eu-loan/): Resumption of oil deliveries enables Hungary to lift veto, with EU’s 27 members now on track to formally approve loan.
- [A 42bn-euro dilemma: What is stopping EU from holding Israel to account?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/a-42bn-euro-dilemma-what-is-stopping-eu-from-holding-israel-to-account/): Trade, history, internal rifts: Inside European deadlock over suspending lucrative association agreement with Israel.
- [Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-says-fully-prepared-for-football-teams-world-cup-participation/): Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.
- [Chelsea sack Rosenior after only three months at Premier League club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/chelsea-sack-rosenior-after-only-three-months-at-premier-league-club/): Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.
- [Black Gold Rush: Why Trump Was Not Wrong When He Said High Oil Prices Mean US Makes Money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/black-gold-rush-why-trump-was-not-wrong-when-he-said-high-oil-prices-mean-us-makes-money/): US-Iran War: The Panama Canal- an 82-kilometre dual-lane waterway linking the US Gulf Coast to the Pacific- has emerged as the unlikely new artery of global oil supply.
- [Is The Iran War America’s Suez Moment? What History Tells Us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/is-the-iran-war-americas-suez-moment-what-history-tells-us/): The Iran conflict has revived comparisons with Suez, raising questions about whether American power is facing a defining test in Hormuz.
- [Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/blockchain-billionaire-sun-takes-trump-familys-crypto-firm-to-court/): World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.
- [Nepal’s home minister resigns, second cabinet exit in one month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/nepals-home-minister-resigns-second-cabinet-exit-in-one-month/): Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments ​and other matters.
- [Fires ignited by Ukrainian drones rage at Russian oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/fires-ignited-by-ukrainian-drones-rage-at-russian-oil-refinery/): Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain fires at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery.
- [Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-calls-irans-leadership-fractured-is-it-and-whos-in-charge/): Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.
- [Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/irans-leaders-debate-war-and-peace-after-trump-ceasefire-extension/): State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.
- [Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/israeli-settlers-block-palestinian-children-from-school-in-the-west-bank/): Students, teachers and families stage daily peaceful sit-ins at the site of the fence near Umm al-Khair village.
- [The Art Of No Deal: 5 Reasons Why Iran's Leadership Is Unable To Sign A Peace Truce With Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/the-art-of-no-deal-5-reasons-why-irans-leadership-is-unable-to-sign-a-peace-truce-with-trump/): Iran’s political system has long relied on behind-the-scenes figures who could bridge rival camps, settle disputes and deliver consensus but currently the role is missing.
- [A Game Of Chicken: TACO Trade Roars Back As Donald Trump’s Iran Standoff Jolts Markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/a-game-of-chicken-taco-trade-roars-back-as-donald-trumps-iran-standoff-jolts-markets/): For the TACO trader, the collapse of a summit is not a sign of war but a signal that the ‘buy’ window is still open
- [Planning Europe Trip? Here’s How To Apply For Schengen Visa From India In 5 Easy Steps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/planning-europe-trip-heres-how-to-apply-for-schengen-visa-from-india-in-5-easy-steps/): Europe Schengen Visa: Want to visit Europe from India? Here are five simple steps to apply for a Schengen visa with documents, fees, and travel tips.
- [Legal Immigration Falls Faster Than Illegal Entries Under Trump, H-1B Visas Down 25%: Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/legal-immigration-falls-faster-than-illegal-entries-under-trump-h-1b-visas-down-25-analysis/): The Washington-based think tank researcher argued that while illegal crossings have continued to fall, policy changes have hit legal migration routes much harder.
- [Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/russia-says-will-halt-oil-flow-to-germany-via-druzhba-pipeline/): Moscow confirms it will suspend shipments of Kazakh oil to Germany from May 1.
- [The war on Iran: Breaking down the words you’re hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/the-war-on-iran-breaking-down-the-words-youre-hearing/): The terminology of the US-Israel war on Iran is drawn from a range of linguistic origins.
- [Pakistan out of women’s football tournament in India over political strife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pakistan-out-of-womens-football-tournament-in-india-over-political-strife/): Pakistani government bars football team from participating in the SAFF Women’s Championship hosted in Goa, India.
- [Psychedelic Drugs For Medical Treatments? Decoding Trump’s New Order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/psychedelic-drugs-for-medical-treatments-decoding-trumps-new-order/): Trump orders faster review, more funding for psychedelic therapies as trials show promise for severe depression, PTSD & addiction. Regulators warn of health risks. News18 explains
- [If US Goes To War Again, Does It Have Enough Missiles Left After Iran Bombardment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/if-us-goes-to-war-again-does-it-have-enough-missiles-left-after-iran-bombardment/): The US military has additionally expended approximately 30% of its Tomahawk cruise missile stockpile, more than 20% of its long-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.
- [Jets Collide In South Korea As Pilots Record Photos, Videos Mid-Flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/jets-collide-in-south-korea-as-pilots-record-photos-videos-mid-flight/): South Korean fighter jet clash in 2021 took place due to pilots taking photos mid flight. Audit reveals costly damage, fines and widespread risky cockpit practice.
- ['Kurds Won’t Be Proxies In Iran War': KNK Leader Rejects President Trump’s Arms Claim, Doubts Pakistan’s Mediation Role | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/kurds-wont-be-proxies-in-iran-war-knk-leader-rejects-president-trumps-arms-claim-doubts-pakistans-mediation-role-exclusive/): Nilüfer Koç also drew parallels between Kurdish concerns and India’s security challenges, particularly regarding the use of non-state actors
- [Why Are AI Data Centres Booming Worldwide But Facing Criticism In The West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/why-are-ai-data-centres-booming-worldwide-but-facing-criticism-in-the-west/): AI is fueling a global data center construction boom as countries court investment, but data centers are increasingly criticised in Western nations
- [‘Butter Chicken Tsunami’: New Zealand Minister’s India Trade Remark Sparks Racism Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/butter-chicken-tsunami-new-zealand-ministers-india-trade-remark-sparks-racism-row/): The controversy began after Shane Jones, deputy leader of coalition partner NZ First and Minister for Regional Development, criticised the proposed agreement.
- ['We Don't Find Food': Pakistanis Lose Patience As US-Iran Suspense Widens Economic Woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/we-dont-find-food-pakistanis-lose-patience-as-us-iran-suspense-widens-economic-woes/): Strict security measures in Islamabad for the US-Iran peace talks have affected the daily life of common citizens already impacted by a struggling economy.
- [540-Year-Old Love Letter From England Shows Timeless Love Vs Money Dilemma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/540-year-old-love-letter-from-england-shows-timeless-love-vs-money-dilemma/): Decoded after 540 years using AI, the 1477 English letter reveals a bride’s worries over dowry even as she reassures her fiancé of her love.
- [Beyond the desecrated statue: What truly demands our outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/beyond-the-desecrated-statue-what-truly-demands-our-outrage/): Destruction of a statue of Jesus in Lebanon is disturbing, but Israel’s genocide is what really demands our outrage.
- [New York exhibit casts ‘Trumpism’ as a modern faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/new-york-exhibit-casts-trumpism-as-a-modern-faith/): A New York gallery has transformed into a chapel-style installation exploring ‘Trumpism’ as a modern American belief.
- [Arsenal have grown, but they still have not learned how to dominate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/arsenal-have-grown-but-they-still-have-not-learned-how-to-dominate/): Arsenal’s title challenge is again being undermined by dropped points in decisive moments.
- [Will Iraq’s Shia bloc overcome obstacles to pick the next PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/will-iraqs-shia-bloc-overcome-obstacles-to-pick-the-next-pm/): The Shia-led Coordination Framework must nominate a prime minister by Sunday, as required by the constitution.
- [What is uranium enrichment and how quickly could Iran build a nuclear bomb?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/what-is-uranium-enrichment-and-how-quickly-could-iran-build-a-nuclear-bomb/): Al Jazeera spoke with MIT professor Ted Postol about what Iran could do with its 440kg of 60 percent enriched uranium.
- [Iran Had Signed Deal To Curb Its Nuclear Programme In 2015, Then Why Is The US Attacking It In 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-had-signed-deal-to-curb-its-nuclear-programme-in-2015-then-why-is-the-us-attacking-it-in-2026/): The 2015 Iran nuclear deal was a landmark diplomatic agreement between Iran and a group of world powers known as the P5+1. News18 explains
- [‘Where Are The Iranians?’ Iran's AI Video Mocks Trump, Shows Him Speaking To Empty Seats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/where-are-the-iranians-irans-ai-video-mocks-trump-shows-him-speaking-to-empty-seats/): The 45-second clip shows Donald Trump addressing an empty negotiation table before being handed a note reading “shut up”, taking aim at his ceasefire extension announcement.
- [34 Iran-Linked Tankers Slip Past US Naval Blockade Despite Trump's 'Success' Claim: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/34-iran-linked-tankers-slip-past-us-naval-blockade-despite-trumps-success-claim-report/): Of the 34 tankers identified, 19 are said to have exited the Gulf after passing through restricted waters, while 15 entered the region.
- [On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/on-earth-day-remember-the-people-defending-the-planet/): Behind every environmental victory are activists whose sacrifice is rarely recognised.
- [Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-calls-us-ship-seizure-piracy-is-it/): Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.
- [Runners help collapsed competitor at Boston Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/runners-help-collapsed-competitor-at-boston-marathon/): Runners help collapsed competitor at Boston Marathon
- [Deadly Israeli settler attack on school kills two in Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/deadly-israeli-settler-attack-on-school-kills-two-in-ramallah/): Two people have been killed after Israeli settlers opened fire on a school in the occupied West Bank.
- [What If Traffic Lights Didn’t Exist? These Cities Run Smooth Without Signals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/what-if-traffic-lights-didnt-exist-these-cities-run-smooth-without-signals/): Can you imagine walking on a street with no traffic lights? Explore cities across the world where traffic moves smoothly with no worries about hitting any traffic lights.
- [Invisible Supreme Leader: Why Iran's Negotiators May Prefer Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/invisible-supreme-leader-why-irans-negotiators-may-prefer-mojtaba-khamenei-stays-out-of-sight/): US-Iran War: With supreme leader sidelined from public view, Iran’s surviving political establishment has rallied around a small set of figures to project an image of continuity.
- [Iran Executes 'Mossad Agent' Accused Of Spying For Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-executes-mossad-agent-accused-of-spying-for-israel/): The man was reportedly employed by a “sensitive state organisation” and allegedly passed information to the Israeli spy agency.
- [Mark Zuckerberg's Company Is Tracking Employees' Mouse Clicks. Why? To Train AI Models](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/mark-zuckerbergs-company-is-tracking-employees-mouse-clicks-why-to-train-ai-models/): Meta said the initiative is designed to give AI systems real-world examples of how people complete everyday computer tasks.
- [Direct Air Connectivity Between India-China Resumes After 5 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/direct-air-connectivity-between-india-china-resumes-after-5-years/): With multiple routes opening across key cities, the aviation sector appears to be playing a central role in rebuilding bilateral engagement between India and China.
- [Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/why-is-indias-manipur-burning-for-three-years/): After three years of ethnic clashes, Manipur still remains on edge, with fears that the conflict could spiral further.
- [Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/kyrie-irving-changes-instagram-photo-to-show-solidarity-with-palestine/): NBA player’s profile image shows a Palestinian child blocked from school by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
- [Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/israeli-settlers-set-palestinian-home-on-fire-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank
- [Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/five-major-issues-affecting-the-fifa-world-cup-with-50-days-to-go/): From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here’s what’s gone wrong.
- [UK bans a generation of children from smoking: How it works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/uk-bans-a-generation-of-children-from-smoking-how-it-works/): The legal age to buy tobacco products will rise by one year, every year, from 2027.
- [Betting On War: How US-Iran Conflict Is Turning Polymarket Into A Global War Room | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/betting-on-war-how-us-iran-conflict-is-turning-polymarket-into-a-global-war-room-exclusive/): An intel note reveals how Polymarket is being used to track the US-Iran war in real time, with traders betting on live geopolitical outcomes.
- [This Country Has Passed A ‘Smoke-Free’ Law That Bans Cigarettes For Those Born After 2009](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/this-country-has-passed-a-smoke-free-law-that-bans-cigarettes-for-those-born-after-2009/): Once in force, it will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally purchasing cigarettes, effectively creating a “smoke-free generation”.
- [Smoking Is Practically Illegal Here: 5 Countries With Extreme Tobacco Laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/smoking-is-practically-illegal-here-5-countries-with-extreme-tobacco-laws/): Not many countries truly ban smoking completely, but a few have some of the strictest tobacco laws in the world that almost feel like a ban.
- ['Ethics Greater Than Position': Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung Quits Amid Financial Scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/ethics-greater-than-position-nepals-home-minister-sudan-gurung-quits-amid-financial-scrutiny/): Gurung announced his decision on social media, saying he wanted to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the allegations against him.
- [Iran Seizes Two Ships In Hormuz; One India-Bound, Another Linked To World’s Largest Shipper MSC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-seizes-two-ships-in-hormuz-one-india-bound-another-linked-to-worlds-largest-shipper-msc/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it detained MSC Francesca and Epaminondas over alleged violations, pulling the world’s largest shipping company into the Hormuz crisis.
- [Not A Nuclear Warhead, But It Is Still Iran’s Most Powerful Weapon In The War Against US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/not-a-nuclear-warhead-but-it-is-still-irans-most-powerful-weapon-in-the-war-against-us/): Iran’s most potent deterrent is no longer just its uranium enrichment programme, but its capacity to paralyse global energy markets through the Strait of Hormuz. News18 explains
- [Peru’s election chief steps down amid chaotic general election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/perus-election-chief-steps-down-amid-chaotic-general-election/): The head of Peru’s election authority was heckled by protesters after announcing his resignation.
- [Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-reads-bible-verses-on-repentance-after-ai-image-of-himself-as-jesus/): US President Donald Trump has read a Bible passage about punishment and national repentance as part of a marathon event.
- [UK bill bans anyone born after 2008 from ever buying tobacco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/uk-bill-bans-anyone-born-after-2008-from-ever-buying-tobacco/): People who are now 17 or younger will never be able to buy tobacco, according to the law backed by the UK Parliament.
- ['Pro-US Tilt': Iran Is Finally Calling Out Pakistan's 'Double Game' | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pro-us-tilt-iran-is-finally-calling-out-pakistans-double-game-exclusive/): Iranian state TV has launched an unprecedented attack on Pakistan, accusing it of a “double game” over allegedly biased mediation favouring the US.
- [Pakistan's Attock Refinery Forced To Shut Down Operations Amid Road Closures Ahead Of US-Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pakistans-attock-refinery-forced-to-shut-down-operations-amid-road-closures-ahead-of-us-iran-peace-talks/): According to the report, the refinery is the only such facility in the region, catering to the fuel requirements of all of central and northern Punjab.
- [Pentagon Intel Contradicts Trump's Claims, Says Iran Retains Significant Military Capabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-intel-contradicts-trumps-claims-says-iran-retains-significant-military-capabilities/): Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, hours before its expiry, following a request from Pakistan’s leadership.
- [Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/gazas-unseen-casualties-a-surge-in-stillbirths-and-birth-defects/): Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.
- [Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/israel-attacks-mosque-in-lebanon-in-another-ceasefire-violation/): Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation
- [Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/russia-strikes-ukraines-odesa-port-kills-railway-worker-in-zaporizhia/): Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says the attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure are ‘another proof of terrorism’.
- [Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/virginia-redistricting-election-results-key-takeaways-from-democrats-win/): This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.
- [Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/irans-gunboat-fires-on-container-ship-off-oman-coast/): The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.
- [US Operation Against Iran No Longer Limited To Gulf, Expands To Indian Ocean With Oil Tanker Seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-operation-against-iran-no-longer-limited-to-gulf-expands-to-indian-ocean-with-oil-tanker-seizure/): US seizes sanctioned Iranian oil tanker Tifani near Sri Lanka as Hormuz blockade widens, expands naval operations across Indian Ocean, sends third carrier to pressure Iran
- ['Can't Rule Out Possibility': Rajnath Singh Says India May 'Play Its Role' In Hormuz Diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/cant-rule-out-possibility-rajnath-singh-says-india-may-play-its-role-in-hormuz-diplomacy/): Addressing an Indian community event in Berlin, Singh said India has made efforts toward peace but stressed that outcomes depend on timing and global conditions. 
- [How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/how-china-is-gaining-from-iran-war-by-showing-it-is-different-from-us/): Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.
- [Israel’s ‘digital occupation’ of south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/israels-digital-occupation-of-south-lebanon/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains Israeli drones above the skies in Lebanon, which critics call a “digital occupation.”
- [LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/lebron-james-nets-28-lakers-grab-2-0-lead-on-rockets-in-nba-playoff-series/): Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.
- [Pakistan’s Mediation Gamble Fails? Why Iran Is Upset With Asim Munir | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pakistans-mediation-gamble-fails-why-iran-is-upset-with-asim-munir-exclusive/): Tehran sees Islamabad as an unreliable mediator after assurances on US engagement fell through and tensions escalated.
- [Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/is-bangladesh-killing-reforms-introduced-after-student-led-protests/): A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina’s ouster to improve accountability.
- [World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/world-cup-host-mexico-pledges-security-at-tourist-sites-after-shooting/): Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.
- [US halts shipment of Iraq’s oil dollars in bid to curb Iran-linked groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-halts-shipment-of-iraqs-oil-dollars-in-bid-to-curb-iran-linked-groups/): A plane carrying nearly $500m in US banknotes was blocked by the US Treasury, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- [Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/irans-un-ambassador-responds-to-us-ceasefire-extension/): Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.
- [Iran Fires On Container Ship In Strait Of Hormuz Hours After Trump Extended Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-fires-on-container-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-hours-after-trump-extended-ceasefire/): Iran Revolutionary Guard gunboat fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire, vessel damaged.
- [Lights Out, Head Strait: How 2 Iranian Tankers Sneaked Past US Naval Blockade Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/lights-out-head-strait-how-2-iranian-tankers-sneaked-past-us-naval-blockade-of-hormuz/): How did 2 Iranian tankers cross Hormuz? Is US naval blockade ineffective? Are these only Iranian tankers to have crossed? News18 explains the ‘Strait escape’ and tactics
- [US Army Nuclear Chief’s Big Revelations On Iran War, Nukes, Nerve Agents: ‘Going To Kill Mojtaba…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-army-nuclear-chiefs-big-revelations-on-iran-war-nukes-nerve-agents-going-to-kill-mojtaba/): US nuclear safety chief Andrew Hugg filmed sharing sensitive military and Iran details in public, video by James O Keefe sparks security uproar, Hugg put on leave, probe underway
- [Who was 'M.'? Mossad Operative Behind 'Op Roaring Lion' Against Iran Killed Outside Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/who-was-m-mossad-operative-behind-op-roaring-lion-against-iran-killed-outside-israel/): While Mossad Director David Barnea did not reveal the identity of the agent, Israel’s Channel 12 News broadcaster identified M. as a former Mossad operative. 
- ['A Gift, Perhaps': Trump Says US Caught China-Linked Vessel Delivering Materials To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/a-gift-perhaps-trump-says-us-caught-china-linked-vessel-delivering-materials-to-iran/): Trump said the US intercepted a vessel allegedly carrying a Chinese “gift” for Iran, raising concerns about potential lethal aid that could cross Washington’s red line.
- [Trump Says He Ordered US Navy To ‘Shoot And Kill’ Boats Laying Mines In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-says-he-ordered-us-navy-to-shoot-and-kill-boats-laying-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Donald Trump says he ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Top Pakistani Cleric Warns Islamabad Against Trump's Potential Visit, Calls Him 'Wretched Person'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/top-pakistani-cleric-warns-islamabad-against-trumps-potential-visit-calls-him-wretched-person/): Last week, Trump said he might visit Islamabad if a deal with Iran to end the war is reached and signed in the Pakistani capital.​
- [Pawsport Cancelled: Want To Travel With Your Pet? EU Travel Just Got Ruff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/pawsport-cancelled-want-to-travel-with-your-pet-eu-travel-just-got-ruff/): Residents of Britain can no longer use EU-issued pet passports to travel with animals into the bloc.
- [IRGC Releases Video Of Seizing India-Bound Ship And Tanker Linked To World’s Largest Shipper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/irgc-releases-video-of-seizing-india-bound-ship-and-tanker-linked-to-worlds-largest-shipper/): The footage shows IRGC boats approaching vessels, including an India-bound ship headed to Mundra.
- [Trump Clarifies 'Hell-Hole' Remark, Calls India 'Great Country' After Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-clarifies-hell-hole-remark-calls-india-great-country-after-row/): Trump Hell-Hole Remark Row: The clarification came after Trump reposted a transcript of a conservative political talk show hosted by American radio host Michael Savage.
- [How has Hezbollah shifted its battle tactics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-has-hezbollah-shifted-its-battle-tactics/): Hezbollah’s change of weapons and tactics
- [Yamal to be fit for World Cup, but injury ends his Barcelona La Liga race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/yamal-to-be-fit-for-world-cup-but-injury-ends-his-barcelona-la-liga-race/): Lamine Yamal’s World Cup campaign with Spain was in doubt by hamstring injury he suffered while scoring winning penalty.
- [Protester hurls red fluid at Reza Pahlavi during Germany visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/protester-hurls-red-fluid-at-reza-pahlavi-during-germany-visit/): The exiled former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red fluid by an activist during a visit to Berlin.
- [MrBeast In Trouble? His Former Employee Says She Was Expelled After Harassment Complaint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/mrbeast-in-trouble-his-former-employee-says-she-was-expelled-after-harassment-complaint/): MrBeast Lawsuit: Mavromatis alleged that a former CEO asked her to attend private meetings at his home and made remarks about her appearance.
- [Born After 2008? Why You May Never Be ‘Old Enough’ To Buy Cigarettes In The UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/born-after-2008-why-you-may-never-be-old-enough-to-buy-cigarettes-in-the-uk/): Passed by the UK Parliament and awaiting royal assent, the law ensures anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco.
- ['Make Sure Our Friend Has A Really Good Time': Epstein Victims Say Other Men Abused Them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/make-sure-our-friend-has-a-really-good-time-epstein-victims-say-other-men-abused-them/): The victims named more than half a dozen men, including Wall Street executives, a former United States senator, a prominent psychiatrist and a Hollywood film producer.
- [Sri Lanka Loses Rs 23.49 Cr Meant To Settle Debt With Australia — Hackers Leave No Trace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/sri-lanka-loses-rs-23-49-cr-meant-to-settle-debt-with-australia-hackers-leave-no-trace/): Sri Lanka finance ministry loses $2.5 million in cyber hack, PDMO officers suspended as investigators and Australian officials probe diverted payment.
- [Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-war-how-big-is-the-global-energy-shock/): More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.
- [Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/rival-party-workers-fight-on-election-day-in-indias-west-bengal/): Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal
- [Israeli strike near mosque kills five in Gaza, including three children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israeli-strike-near-mosque-kills-five-in-gaza-including-three-children/): An Israeli air strike near a mosque in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including three children.
- [How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-iran-raised-hormuz-stakes-by-capturing-ships/): After the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Arsenal vs Newcastle: Premier League – teams, start, lineup, title race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/arsenal-vs-newcastle-premier-league-teams-start-lineup-title-race/): Arsenal could restore their EPL lead on Saturday when they host Newcastle and thereafter claim a six-point advantage.
- [Indian physicists voice solidarity with Iran, Palestine, Lebanon academics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/indian-physicists-voice-solidarity-with-iran-palestine-lebanon-academics/): In a statement, prominent string theorists condemn the attacks on universities across the Middle Eastern countries.
- [ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/icc-confirms-crimes-against-humanity-trial-of-ex-philippine-leader-duterte/): The former president will face trial after court confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his ‘war on drugs’.
- [The economic winners & losers in the US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/the-economic-winners-losers-in-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The economic winners & losers in the US-Israel war on Iran
- [Why Indian Muslim voters say they’ve been frozen out of this state electio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/why-indian-muslim-voters-say-theyve-been-frozen-out-of-this-state-electio/): Millions in West Bengal are voting in a state election, but more than 9 million names have been deleted from the rolls.
- [Iran Shows Dramatic Video of IRGC Seizing Ships in Hormuz, US ‘Intercepts 3 Iranian Oil Tankers' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-shows-dramatic-video-of-irgc-seizing-ships-in-hormuz-us-intercepts-3-iranian-oil-tankers-4k/): Iranian state TV aired a video on April 23, purportedly showing armed soldiers boarding two container ships and seizing the vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The video showed speedboats with Iranian flags approaching the ships at sea, with soldiers walking aboard the ship having their rifles drawn.The Revolutionary Guards accused the MSC Francesca and […]
- [Cost Of Living To Trump's Politics: 5 Reasons Why Indians Are Thinking Of Leaving US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/cost-of-living-to-trumps-politics-5-reasons-why-indians-are-thinking-of-leaving-us/): The survey of 1,000 respondents found that 14% said they had frequently thought about leaving the US while another 26% had occasionally considered it.
- [US Army Sergeant's Wife Faces Deportation To Mexico In Trump's Immigration Crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-army-sergeants-wife-faces-deportation-to-mexico-in-trumps-immigration-crackdown/): Deisy Fidelina Rivera Ortega, the wife of Sergeant 1st Class Jose Serrano, was taken into custody on April 14 during a routine immigration interview.
- ['Spit In The Face': US Presidential Hopeful Rahm Emanuel Tears Into Trump’s India Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/spit-in-the-face-us-presidential-hopeful-rahm-emanuel-tears-into-trumps-india-policy/): His comments came even as a row broke out after controversial remarks describing India and China as ‘hellholes’ surfaced in a video amplified by President Trump
- [Indian Travellers No Longer Need Airport Transit Visa For France Layovers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/indian-travellers-no-longer-need-airport-transit-visa-for-france-layovers/): Indian travellers transiting via France will no longer need an airport transit visa if they remain within the transit zone.
- [Iranian Activist Throws Paint At Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iranian-activist-throws-paint-at-exiled-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-in-berlin-video/): Pahlavi was splattered with red plant by an Iranian activist after addressing a press conference in Berlin on the US-Iran conflict.
- ['They're Safe': MEA Confirms Indian Seafarers On Board Ships Fired At By Iran In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/theyre-safe-mea-confirms-indian-seafarers-on-board-ships-fired-at-by-iran-in-hormuz/): MEA says Indian crew on vessels seized by Iran in Strait of Hormuz are safe; IRGC confirmed it seized at least two ships on Wednesday.
- [This Airport Won World's Best Airport Award For 14 Times, Here's The Reason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/this-airport-won-worlds-best-airport-award-for-14-times-heres-the-reason/): Singapore’s Changi Airport has continued to be the world’s best airport since 2000. Explore the reasons…
- [Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israeli-forces-levelling-lebanese-villages-behind-yellow-line/): Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’
- [What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/what-we-know-about-israel-killing-lebanese-journalist-amal-khalil/): Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in what Lebanese officials are calling a ‘double-tap’ strike by Israel.
- [Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/lufthansa-cuts-20000-flights-as-iran-war-causes-jet-fuel-shortage/): The German airline says 20,000 short-haul flights would be removed from its ⁠schedule between now and October.
- [Africa’s abandoned workers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/africas-abandoned-workers-in-lebanon/): African migrant workers in Lebanon are caught in a war.
- ['India, China Cradles Of Civilisation': Iran After Trump Reposts 'Hell-Hole' Remark By Radio Host](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/india-china-cradles-of-civilisation-iran-after-trump-reposts-hell-hole-remark-by-radio-host/): Iran’s Consulate in Hyderabad defended India and China as “cradles of civilisation” after a “hellhole” remark surfaced in a video reposted by Donald Trump.
- [Iran Receives First Revenues From Tolls Paid By Ships Transiting Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-receives-first-revenues-from-tolls-paid-by-ships-transiting-hormuz/): Iran says it has received its first Hormuz transit toll revenues but has not disclosed the amount.
- [Gaza’s second front: The battle against disease-carrying rats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/gazas-second-front-the-battle-against-disease-carrying-rats/): Palestinian families in Gaza endure daily terror from rats in unsanitary camps, but help is hard to come by.
- [India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/india-to-iran-how-two-wars-shaped-the-rise-of-pakistans-asim-munir/): The war against India a year ago led to Munir’s elevation to the status of field marshal. Now he’s playing peacemaker.
- [Who is John Phelan the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/who-is-john-phelan-the-us-navy-secretary-fired-by-pete-hegseth/): Phelan’s firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
- [Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/thunder-cruise-past-suns-again-but-lose-jalen-williams/): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 as Oklahoma City beat Phoenix Suns 120–107 in the Western Conference playoff series.
- [Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/lamine-yamals-world-cup-status-unclear-after-barcelona-injury/): Lamine Yamal pulled up injured when scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in their La Liga win against Celta Vigo.
- [Iran Takes Dig At US President Over Execution Claim: ‘Hurray, Trump Saved 8 AI-Generated People’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-takes-dig-at-us-president-over-execution-claim-hurray-trump-saved-8-ai-generated-people/): Iran mocked Donald Trump’s claim of saving eight women from execution, calling it false and sharing AI images, while the US stood by his statement amid rising tensions.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-55-after-trump-extended-ceasefire/): Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.
- [Dozens of Israeli settlers cross into Syria to demand settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/dozens-of-israeli-settlers-cross-into-syria-to-demand-settlement/): Dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights and barricaded themselves on a rooftop.
- [Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/will-another-film-star-be-able-to-sway-the-election-in-indias-tamil-nadu/): Political commentators believe C Joseph Vijay can at best be a disruptor in what has become a three-cornered contest.
- [Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israeli-strike-kills-five-in-gaza-including-three-children/): Israel has committed 2,400 violations of the ‘ceasefire’ deal struck with Hamas in October, Gaza officials say.
- ['China, India Or Some Hell-Hole': Trump Reposts Radio Host's Remark Over Birthright Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/china-india-or-some-hell-hole-trump-reposts-radio-hosts-remark-over-birthright-citizenship/): Donald Trump reposted a video of Michael Savage making controversial claims about India and immigration in the birthright citizenship debate.
- [Big Policy Shift: Why Cricketers Didn't Get UAE Citizenship Earlier And What Has Changed Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/big-policy-shift-why-cricketers-didnt-get-uae-citizenship-earlier-and-what-has-changed-now/): Indian-origin cricketers Khuzaima Tanveer, Ajay Kumar, Akshdeep Nath, Harpreet Bhatia and Adeeb Usmani have been granted UAE citizenship through natuarlisation.
- ['Shut Up': Tehran Mocks Trump Again With AI Video On Iran-US Ceasefire Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/shut-up-tehran-mocks-trump-again-with-ai-video-on-iran-us-ceasefire-talks/): An Iranian diplomatic mission in India has shared an AI-generated video mocking Trump over his recent decision to extend the ceasefire, triggering fresh online chatter
- [What Is Sky Map? US Deploys Ukraine’s Battle-Tested Drone Shield To Protect Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/what-is-sky-map-us-deploys-ukraines-battle-tested-drone-shield-to-protect-saudi-arabia/): Wor
- [At Indian Embassy Event, US Lawmaker Rips Into Pakistan Over Terrorism: 'Must Clamp Down On LeT'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/at-indian-embassy-event-us-lawmaker-rips-into-pakistan-over-terrorism-must-clamp-down-on-let/): The exhibition, titled “The Human Cost of Terrorism”, was organised by the Indian Embassy in the US at Capitol Hill and drew bipartisan participation from American lawmakers
- [Not A Deal-Breaker? What Tehran's Ship Seizures In Strait Of Hormuz Mean For US-Iran Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/not-a-deal-breaker-what-tehrans-ship-seizures-in-strait-of-hormuz-mean-for-us-iran-ceasefire/): Iran’s move at the sea has turned what was already a fragile ceasefire into something that now looks more like a ceasefire on paper.
- [Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/can-fish-hook-voters-in-indias-west-bengal-elections/): In battle for India’s West Bengal election, PM Modi’s men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
- [Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/democrats-up-in-virginia-but-us-voters-may-pay-price-for-redistricting-war/): Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
- [Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/pope-leo-visits-prison-in-equatorial-guinea/): Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
- [Why Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Has Resigned A Month After New Govt Took Over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/why-nepal-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-has-resigned-a-month-after-new-govt-took-over/): Gurung announced his resignation on Facebook, saying that “ethics and morality are more important than any position” and that there was “nothing more important than public trust.”
- [Protesters stabbed at London rally against war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/protesters-stabbed-at-london-rally-against-war-on-iran/): Videos show multiple individuals with what appear to be knife wounds, who were taking part in a protest in London.
- [Pakistan Brings China Into US-Iran Talks: Six-Point Framework Under Consideration | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/pakistan-brings-china-into-us-iran-talks-six-point-framework-under-consideration-exclusive/): Pakistan is working with China on a six-point framework to address Iran’s demands and revive stalled US-Iran talks.
- [Shattered 'American Dream'? 40% Of Indians Want To Leave US Forever | Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/shattered-american-dream-40-of-indians-want-to-leave-us-forever-heres-why/): The survey says that the Indian-American community is navigating a period of “turbulence”, with approximately 40 per cent of Indians seriously considering leaving the U.S.
- [Iran Seizes Two Ships In Hormuz, Fires On Vessels In First Such Action Since War Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-seizes-two-ships-in-hormuz-fires-on-vessels-in-first-such-action-since-war-began/): Iran seizes two ships after firing on three in the Strait of Hormuz, traffic plunges, oil tops 100 dollars as tensions with US and Israel escalate
- [Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israel-kills-journalist-and-wounds-another-in-south-lebanon-targeted-attack/): Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj in a ‘double-tap’ attack in southern Lebanon.
- [Netanyahu Proposed Iran War To 3 US Presidents Before Trump, All Rejected: EX-US Top Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/netanyahu-proposed-iran-war-to-3-us-presidents-before-trump-all-rejected-ex-us-top-official/): John Kerry said Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly pushed US presidents to back a war on Iran, but Obama, Bush and Biden all rejected the proposal in favour of diplomacy.
- ['World Sees Your Hypocritical Empty Talk': Iranian President Slams US, Lists Obstacles To Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/world-sees-your-hypocritical-empty-talk-iranian-president-slams-us-lists-obstacles-to-negotiations/): Iranian President Pezeshkian accused the US of “hypocritical rhetoric” and bad faith, reiterating that Iran will not submit to pressure while calling out breaches of commitments.
- [Lebanese Journalist Killed In Israeli Strike In South Lebanon, Body Retrieved Hours Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/lebanese-journalist-killed-in-israeli-strike-in-south-lebanon-body-retrieved-hours-later/): Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike in al Tiri, Israel denies targeting media, officials condemn the attack amid a deadly Israel Hezbollah conflict
- [Trump Says 'No Time Pressure' On Iran Talks, Calls Hormuz Blockade More Effective Than Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-says-no-time-pressure-on-iran-talks-calls-hormuz-blockade-more-effective-than-bombing/): Trump said there is “no time pressure” to resume Iran talks, dismissing reports of a short ceasefire window and stressing a focus on securing “a good deal.”
- [Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/ultra-orthodox-jews-burn-israeli-flags-to-protest-national-day/): Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.
- [Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-war-live-israel-kills-lebanese-journalist-tehran-us-talks-stalled/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.
- [Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-releases-video-of-irgc-seizing-ship-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s revolutionary guard has released a video said to show its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: US Says Ceasefire Holds As Iran Faces Heavy Economic Pressure Through Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-us-says-ceasefire-holds-as-iran-faces-heavy-economic-pressure-through-blockade/): US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Iran tensions rise as Tehran delays talks, JD Vance cancels Islamabad visit, Trump extends ceasefire and Hormuz blockade.
- ['Trump Will Dictate Timeline': White House Press Secretary On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-will-dictate-timeline-white-house-press-secretary-on-iran-war/): White House says Trump will decide Iran war timeline, no fixed end date, US keeps naval blockade despite ceasefire, uses economic pressure as talks via Qatar and Oman continue.
- [South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/south-american-migrants-deported-to-drc-say-facing-pressure-to-return-home/): Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
- [Trump's Envoy Suggests Replacing Iran With Italy At FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trumps-envoy-suggests-replacing-iran-with-italy-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Trump aide Paolo Zampolli urges FIFA to replace qualified Iran with four time champion Italy at World Cup 2026, FIFA has not responded, change seen as politically complex.
- [US Navy Secretary John Phelan Steps Down Abruptly Amid Hormuz Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-navy-secretary-john-phelan-steps-down-abruptly-amid-hormuz-crisis/): US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns immediately amid military tensions, undersecretary Hung Cao becomes acting secretary, Pentagon gives no reason for the sudden change.
- [US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-says-gulf-asian-allies-request-swap-lines/): Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family’s financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
- [Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/top-ministers-quit-after-perus-president-postpones-f-16-fighter-jet-deal/): The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects ‘bad faith’ negotiations.
- [Token Wars: Why Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Is Suing Trump’s World Liberty Financial For 'Criminal Extortion'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/token-wars-why-crypto-billionaire-justin-sun-is-suing-trumps-world-liberty-financial-for-criminal-extortion/): The core of the dispute centres on an alleged attempt by World Liberty Financial to claw back or freeze tokens previously allocated to Sun
- [Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/turkiye-making-efforts-to-revive-russia-ukraine-talks-says-erdogan/): Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders’ level meeting with Russia.
- [Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/man-city-topple-arsenal-at-premier-league-summit-with-nervy-win-at-burnley/): Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
- [Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/yamal-scores-but-injured-as-barcelona-beat-celta-to-restore-la-liga-lead/): Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.
- [Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/prediction-market-kalshi-docks-three-us-candidates-for-betting-on-own-races/): Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on platforms.
- [US Demands Iran To Hand Over Stockpiles Of Enriched Uranium Amid Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-demands-iran-to-hand-over-stockpiles-of-enriched-uranium-amid-peace-talks/): White House demands Iran hand over enriched uranium in nuclear talks, marking tougher US stance as Tehran skips new negotiations amid regional tensions and ceasefire strains.
- [US Says Ceasefire Holding With Iran, But ‘Economic Pressure’ Continues Through Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-says-ceasefire-holding-with-iran-but-economic-pressure-continues-through-blockade/): US says military ceasefire with Iran holds while naval blockade continues, claiming Iran loses $500 dollars daily as US seeks leverage in ongoing negotiations.
- [In-Depth Diplomacy: $8 Billion Indo-German Submarine Pact On Track, Signalling 'Strategic Reset'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/in-depth-diplomacy-8-billion-indo-german-submarine-pact-on-track-signalling-strategic-reset/): German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that both nations are on the verge of signing a final agreement for a submarine cooperation project
- [Can a divided EU become a united voice against Israeli aggression?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/can-a-divided-eu-become-a-united-voice-against-israeli-aggression/): Bloc’s relationship with its biggest trading partner under increasing scrutiny.
- [Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/sexual-violence-in-the-west-bank-emerges-as-tool-to-intimidate-palestinians/): Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
- [Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-calls-virginia-election-rigged-after-redistricting-referendum/): Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
- [US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/us-suspect-accused-of-stealing-kristi-noems-purse-sentenced-to-three-years/): President Trump has used incidents of crime to justify ongoing National Guard deployment to the capital, Washington, DC.
- [Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/trump-calls-for-republicans-to-unify-around-budget-reconciliation-push/): Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.
- [Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/israeli-forces-fire-tear-gas-at-funeral-of-palestinians-killed-by-settlers/): Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.
- [Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/pope-leo-urges-justice-reform-in-equatorial-guineas-prisons/): Equatorial Guinea’s prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
- [The Celestial Silk Road: Pakistan’s First Astronauts To Take 'Chinese Shortcut' To Space?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/the-celestial-silk-road-pakistans-first-astronauts-to-take-chinese-shortcut-to-space/): While both Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will undergo the full curriculum of Chinese spaceflight systems, one will be chosen as a payload specialist for a 2026 mission
- [Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/iran-blames-trumps-blockade-for-diplomatic-impasse-as-fragile-truce-holds/): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US and Israel will not achieve their goals ‘through bullying’.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum demands answers over CIA agents in Chihuahua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/mexicos-sheinbaum-demands-answers-over-cia-agents-in-chihuahua/): Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed of the inclusion of CIA officers in a drug raid.
- [Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/warner-bros-and-paramount-merger-could-reshape-us-media-landscape/): The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
- ['Good Chance': Ghislaine Maxwell's Lawyer Says Trump Might Pardon Her In Epstein Crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/good-chance-ghislaine-maxwells-lawyer-says-trump-might-pardon-her-in-epstein-crimes/): Maxwell, disgraced British socialite and long-time associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
- [UFO Expert David Wilcock Dead: Whistleblower Alleges Harassment, Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/ufo-expert-david-wilcock-dead-whistleblower-alleges-harassment-probe-underway/): UFO researcher David Wilcock died in Colorado after an armed incident near Nederland, cause of death under review, colleague Corey Goode cites prior online harassment concerns.
- [Missing Temple Caretaker’s Body Found Hanging From A Tree In Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/missing-temple-caretakers-body-found-hanging-from-a-tree-in-bangladeshs-coxs-bazar/): Body of Hindu temple custodian Nayan Das found hanging in Coxs Bazar after going missing.
- [Citizenship Gambit: How 5 Cricketers Became Face Of UAE’s New Soft Power Strategy | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/citizenship-gambit-how-5-cricketers-became-face-of-uaes-new-soft-power-strategy-exclusive-details/): By integrating elite cricketers into its national fabric, the UAE aims to engage the vast South Asian diaspora both politically and economically
- [At least four killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, journalists wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/at-least-four-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-journalists-wounded/): Journalists wounded in Israeli attacks in at-Tiri, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reports.
- [Suspect in slaying of Colombian presidential hopeful arrested in Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/suspect-in-slaying-of-colombian-presidential-hopeful-arrested-in-argentina/): Authorities say a Colombian suspected of helping to organise the killing of Miguel Uribe was captured in Buenos Aires.
- [Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/22/did-uk-universities-pay-to-spy-on-pro-palestine-students/): UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military intelligence ties to monitor pro-Palestine students.
- [The story Tehran wants you to read](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/the-story-tehran-wants-you-to-read/): A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change – and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
- [US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-says-iran-can-play-at-2026-world-cup-but-bars-those-with-irgc-ties/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.
- [Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/gold-is-unaffordable-so-south-asian-brides-turn-to-one-gram-substitutes/): Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
- [Donald Trump's Ally, Steve Daines, To Embark On China Trip Ahead Of Key Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/donald-trumps-ally-steve-daines-to-embark-on-china-trip-ahead-of-key-summit/): US Senator Steve Daines will lead a bipartisan delegation to Shanghai and Beijing from May 1, as Washington increases pressure on China over trade, technology and Iran ties.
- [Not An Exit: Why India Is Divesting Its Stake In Chabahar And What It Means For Ties With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/not-an-exit-why-india-is-divesting-its-stake-in-chabahar-and-what-it-means-for-ties-with-iran/): India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) would sell its holding in India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ) to an Iranian entity.
- [‘Offensive, Ignorant, Beneath Dignity’: Indian-Origin US Lawmakers Hit Out At Trump Over ‘Hell-Hole’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/offensive-ignorant-beneath-dignity-indian-origin-us-lawmakers-hit-out-at-trump-over-hell-hole-remark/): Representative Ami Bera, the longest-serving Indian American member of Congress, strongly commended Trump and labelled his remarks as “offensive, ignorant.”
- [Indian Embassy In Iran Urges Nationals To Avoid Travel 'Whether By Air Or Land'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/indian-embassy-in-iran-urges-nationals-to-avoid-travel-whether-by-air-or-land/): The Embassy stated that Indians should refrain from travelling to Iran by any mode and advised those already in Iran to leave.
- [Pentagon Email Flags Plan To Target ‘Uncooperative’ Allies, Suspend Spain From NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/pentagon-email-flags-plan-to-target-uncooperative-allies-suspend-spain-from-nato/): The developments come amid growing strain within the alliance following the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
- [Does Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ violate the Lebanon ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/does-israels-yellow-line-violate-the-lebanon-ceasefire-2/): Israel has carved out a military zone inside southern Lebanon, raising fears it is replicating the “Yellow Line” in Gaza
- [Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/ukrainian-married-couple-aged-75-killed-in-russian-attack-on-odesa/): Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier also hit in overnight assault.
- [Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/timberwolves-take-2-1-nba-playoff-lead-over-nuggets-hawks-down-knicks/): Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
- [UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/uk-rights-groups-slam-authoritarian-conviction-of-pro-palestine-activists/): Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a ‘broader chilling effect’, groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
- [From 'Tariff King' To 'Hell-Hole': Trump’s Controversial Comments On India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/from-tariff-king-to-hell-hole-trumps-controversial-comments-on-india/): Trump has repeatedly made controversial remarks about India on pollution, immigration and trade, drawing criticism even as US-India ties remain strategically important.
- [Is Iran Becoming A Military State? How Powerful And Dangerous Is The IRGC Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/is-iran-becoming-a-military-state-how-powerful-and-dangerous-is-the-irgc-now/): According to US-based think tank Institute for the Study of War and US intelligence assessments, senior IRGC figures are playing a direct role in governance alongside Mojtaba
- [Before ‘Hellhole’, There Was ‘S***hole, Low IQ & Raping US’: Trump’s Rants Against Other Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/before-hellhole-there-was-shole-low-iq-raping-us-trumps-rants-against-other-countries/): What was the remark that Trump shared? Is this the first time Trump has disrespected any other country? News18 looks at the history of his rants
- [‘Your Soil Nurtures World’: Mary Millben Backs India, China Amid Trump’s ‘Hell-Hole’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/your-soil-nurtures-world-mary-millben-backs-india-china-amid-trumps-hell-hole-remark/): Later, the US Embassy in New Delhi issued a clarification, stating that Donald Trump considers India “a great country” led by “a very good friend of mine.”
- [US Weighs ‘Dynamic Targeting’ Of Iran Assets In Hormuz To Counter Naval Threats If Truce Fails](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-weighs-dynamic-targeting-of-iran-assets-in-hormuz-to-counter-naval-threats-if-truce-fails/): Sources mentioned that military action alone may not be enough to immediately reopen the strait, with shipping operators still wary of the risks.
- [How fake AI victims are being used to provide rationale for attacking Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/how-fake-ai-victims-are-being-used-to-provide-rationale-for-attacking-iran/): In the battle of propaganda, fake videos and images of female victims of Iran’s government are going viral.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-56-after-trump-extended-ceasefire/): The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by three weeks after White House talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.
- [Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trumps-may-1-deadline-can-he-continue-war-on-iran-after-that/): Trump is obliged under War Powers Act to limit the war after 60 days with congressional approval.
- [‘India A Tough Nut To Crack’: US Representative As New Delhi Stands Its Ground In Trade Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/india-a-tough-nut-to-crack-us-representative-as-new-delhi-stands-its-ground-in-trade-talks/): Greer’s remarks came after the 12-member delegation, led by Darpan Jain, held talks on the fine print of the trade deal with the US team.
- [Iran Mocks Trump Over ‘Hell-Hole’ Remark, Says ‘Kabhi India Aa Ke Dekho’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-mocks-trump-over-hell-hole-remark-says-kabhi-india-aa-ke-dekho/): In a post on X, Iran’s Consulate General in Mumbai shared a video documenting Maharashtra’s rich cultural and geographical heritage.
- [China’s DeepSeek unveils latest model a year after upending global tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/chinas-deepseek-unveils-latest-model-a-year-after-upending-global-tech/): Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding.
- [‘Fractures In The Enemy’: Mojtaba Khamenei Talks ‘Unity’ Amid Western Reports Of 'Grave Injuries'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/fractures-in-the-enemy-mojtaba-khamenei-talks-unity-amid-western-reports-of-grave-injuries/): Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei urges Iranian unity, dismisses enemy media, as reports say he was severely wounded in US Israeli strikes and power shifts to IRGC commanders
- [Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Injured After Strikes, Sparks Fears of Iran Leadership Collapse | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/mojtaba-khamenei-reportedly-injured-after-strikes-sparks-fears-of-iran-leadership-collapse-n18g/): Reports circulate about the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei following alleged strike-related injuries, sparking fresh speculation over Iran’s internal leadership stability. While multiple unconfirmed reports suggest serious injuries, official statements remain limited, and details of his current condition have not been independently verified. The situation has fueled intense global debate about whether a power vacuum could […]
- [China's Silent Oil Coup: Winning A War The World Didn't See Coming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/chinas-silent-oil-coup-winning-a-war-the-world-didnt-see-coming/): China spent the year 2025 aggressively stockpiling crude, adding roughly 1.1 million barrels per day and building reserves to around 1.4 billion barrels by year-end
- [TIME To Bring ‘TIME100 Next’ To India For The First Time In Partnership With Reliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/time-to-bring-time100-next-to-india-for-the-first-time-in-partnership-with-reliance/): The announcement was made during the annual TIME100 Gala in New York City on Thursday.
- ['I Kept It Closed': Trump Says He Blocked Hormuz Strait To Pressure Iran For Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/i-kept-it-closed-trump-says-he-blocked-hormuz-strait-to-pressure-iran-for-peace-deal/): Donald Trump says he personally kept the Strait of Hormuz closed to pressure Iran, claiming total control and tying reopening to a “very positive” deal in ongoing talks
- [Iran War Decisions Now Taken By IRGC Board Of Generals, Injured Mojtaba Communicates By Letters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-war-decisions-now-taken-by-irgc-board-of-generals-injured-mojtaba-communicates-by-letters/): New York Times reports Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is severely injured and in hiding, IRGC commanders now drive key military and diplomatic decisions in Tehran
- [Global Property Prices: How Much Space $1 Million Gets In Top Cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/global-property-prices-how-much-space-1-million-gets-in-top-cities/): Curious about housing costs? This guide to the most expensive cities shows what $1 million gets you globally.
- [Deaths, Disappearances Of US Scientists Spark Federal Probe: Are The Cases Connected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/deaths-disappearances-of-us-scientists-spark-federal-probe-are-the-cases-connected/): Around 10 cases linked to sensitive US research are under federal scrutiny, as agencies probe possible connections.
- [Trump Endorses Op-Ed Suggesting Iran Hardliner’s Killing, Tehran Calls It ‘Moral Failure’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-endorses-op-ed-suggesting-iran-hardliners-killing-tehran-calls-it-moral-failure/): The piece controversially suggested that if factions in Iran are divided over a deal, those opposing it should be eliminated.
- [Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/oil-rises-above-106-per-barrel-as-us-iran-deadlocked-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Jump in prices comes as Donald Trump says vessels will need permission of US Navy to transit key waterway.
- [Is Trump Right About A 'Fractured' Iran? Unpacking The Truth As Tehran Rewires Its War Machine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/is-trump-right-about-a-fractured-iran-unpacking-the-truth-as-tehran-rewires-its-war-machine/): Despite the US President’s claims, a closer look reveals that the idea of a ‘fractured Iran’ is only half the story. Here’s why
- [Trump Rules Out Nuclear Strike, Says Iran Running Out Of Time: ‘The Clock Is Ticking’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-rules-out-nuclear-strike-says-iran-running-out-of-time-the-clock-is-ticking/): Trump said nuclear weapons should never be used, reiterating that the US has already achieved its objectives without resorting to such measures.
- [What Was 'Gift From China To Iran' Caught By US Forces? Trump Says It's A 'Very Top Secret'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/what-was-gift-from-china-to-iran-caught-by-us-forces-trump-says-its-a-very-top-secret/): Earlier this week, President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire, to allow more time for peace talks mediated by Pakistan
- [Iran Blames Trump's Blockade For Diplomatic Impasse, Says Won't Submit To 'Bullying'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-blames-trumps-blockade-for-diplomatic-impasse-says-wont-submit-to-bullying/): Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that there can be no full ceasefire between the two countries if the US naval blockade on Iranian ports persists.
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates:Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Of 3 Weeks After White House Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updatestrump-announces-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-of-3-weeks-after-white-house-talks/): Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire three weeks, keeps Hormuz blockade on Iran as US seizes Iranian vessel.
- [US Special Forces Soldier Arrested For $400,000 Bet On Maduro Capture Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-special-forces-soldier-arrested-for-400000-bet-on-maduro-capture-operation/): US Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is charged with using classified intel on the US raid capturing Nicolás Maduro to place prediction market bets.
- [Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-war-live-lebanon-truce-extended-trump-says-time-not-on-tehrans-side/): Death toll from Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza’s Health Ministry.
- [Trump Administration Targets ‘AI Model Theft’, Eyes Crackdown On China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-administration-targets-ai-model-theft-eyes-crackdown-on-china/): Trump administration targets foreign misuse of US AI, focusing on China, plans safeguards and penalties as Congress backs sanctions.
- [US To Invite Putin For G20 Miami Summit, Trump Unsure Of Attendance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-to-invite-putin-for-g20-miami-summit-trump-unsure-of-attendance/): US will invite Vladimir Putin to G20 Summit 2026 Miami, Donald Trump doubts he will attend but says his presence could help Ukraine talks, Kremlin says decision pending.
- [US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-soldier-charged-with-using-polymarket-to-bet-on-nicolas-maduro-abduction/): The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack.
- [US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-professors-sue-university-over-arrest-during-pro-palestine-protest/): Philosophy professor Noelle McAfee says that university failed to protect students and staff in crackdown on protests.
- [Trump Announces 3-Week Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extension After White House Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-announces-3-week-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-extension-after-white-house-talks/): Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon agreed at White House talks to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, as the US links the move to wider Middle East de-escalation efforts
- [Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/milei-administration-in-argentina-blocks-journalist-access-to-casa-rosada/): Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
- [Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/meta-lines-up-layoffs-while-microsoft-offers-buyouts/): Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker.
- [Trump Says Iran Deal Possible ‘Right Now’, But Wants Permanent Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-says-iran-deal-possible-right-now-but-wants-permanent-agreement/): Donald Trump says a long lasting Iran deal is possible, ties it to control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Will complex EU loan deal intensify conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/will-complex-eu-loan-deal-intensify-conflict/): Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.
- [War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/war-driven-demand-boosts-profits-for-weapons-and-aircraft-manufacturers/): Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
- [Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/pope-decries-migrants-and-refugees-being-treated-worse-than-house-pets/): Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.
- [EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/eu-formally-approves-90bn-euro-ukraine-loan-and-new-sanctions-on-russia/): Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
- [Funeral held for journalist killed in targeted Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/funeral-held-for-journalist-killed-in-targeted-israeli-strike/): Mourners attended the funeral of Amal Khalil, a journalist who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.
- [Everest Climbing Season Hits 100-Ft-High Speed Bump: Massive Ice Wall Blocks Route To Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/everest-climbing-season-hits-100-ft-high-speed-bump-massive-ice-wall-blocks-route-to-summit/): Traditionally, the route to Camp 1 is established by the Nepali New Year (mid-April), but the 2026 season is already weeks behind schedule
- [Israel Ready To Resume War Against Iran, Awaiting US Green Light: Defence Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israel-ready-to-resume-war-against-iran-awaiting-us-green-light-defence-minister/): Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel is ready to renew war against Iran, awaiting possible U.S. green light, with more lethal strikes on sensitive targets.
- ['Lost Our Supreme Leader': Why Iran Just Slammed The Door On Pakistan’s Mediation | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/lost-our-supreme-leader-why-iran-just-slammed-the-door-on-pakistans-mediation-exclusive-details/): From the Iranian perspective, General Asim Munir’s involvement is viewed with deep suspicion, with officials in Tehran characterising his efforts as a ‘one-sided game’
- [South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/south-africa-president-suspends-police-chief-over-21m-contract/): Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
- [US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-senate-passes-ice-funding-resolution-after-vote-a-rama-whats-next/): Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement.
- [US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-department-of-justice-watchdog-to-probe-release-of-epstein-files/): Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
- [How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-trumps-iran-war-is-driving-military-dissent/): From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/real-betis-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-teams-start-time-lineup/): Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.
- [‘Waiting US Nod To Eliminate Khamenei Dynasty’: Israel Says Ready To Resume War Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/waiting-us-nod-to-eliminate-khamenei-dynasty-israel-says-ready-to-resume-war-against-iran/): Defence minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces are ready, awaits US approval to escalate offensive.
- [Trump Likely To Attend Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks In White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/trump-likely-to-attend-israel-lebanon-peace-talks-in-white-house/): Donald Trump to attend second Lebanon-Israel peace talks in Washington as ceasefire strains grow, amid deadly strikes and calls to extend truce.
- [UAE To Run 50% Of Govt Operations On Agentic AI In Two Years, Sheikh Mohammed Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/uae-to-run-50-of-govt-operations-on-agentic-ai-in-two-years-sheikh-mohammed-says/): Sheikh Mohammed said AI will “analyse, decide and execute” as UAE rolls out agentic systems across ministries.
- [Iran's Air Defence Systems Heard Engaging 'Hostile Targets', Israel Says It Is Not Behind Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/irans-air-defence-systems-heard-engaging-hostile-targets-israel-says-it-is-not-behind-attack/): This came after Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday said the country is ready to resume military action against Iran
- [Crude Oil Prices Surge As Tehran's Air Defences Activate While Israel Signals Escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/crude-oil-prices-surge-as-tehrans-air-defences-activate-while-israel-signals-escalation/): Tehran activates air defence against reported hostile targets, Israel signals readiness to resume war with Iran, oil prices jump over 5 percent on fears of wider conflict
- [Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/decapitating-cartels-mexico-leans-into-kingpin-strategy-but-at-a-cost/): Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
- [US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-reclassifies-some-marijuana-products-as-less-dangerous-drug/): Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-teenager-in-occupied-west-bank-raid/): Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
- [More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/more-than-6-million-somalis-face-hunger-amid-climate-shocks-and-conflict/): Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
- [Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/mixed-views-in-lebanon-ahead-of-controversial-talks-with-israel/): Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah’s armed response.
- [Russia Warns European Nations Hosting French Nuclear Bombers Could Become Targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/russia-warns-european-nations-hosting-french-nuclear-bombers-could-become-targets/): Russia warns European states hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft could become targets, criticising NATO buildup as Macron explores bomber deployments in allied countries.
- [New US Bill Seeks Pause On $200,000 Salary Rule For H-1B Visas; Relief For Indian Professionals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/new-us-bill-seeks-pause-on-200000-salary-rule-for-h-1b-visas-relief-for-indian-professionals/): US bill proposes three year halt to the $200,000 salary rule for prioritising H-1B visas, easing concerns for employers and Indian tech workers while Congress debates the change.
- [Rishi Sunak Is Advising Anthropic And Microsoft But He Has A Warning On AI: 'Entry-Level Jobs Are...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/rishi-sunak-is-advising-anthropic-and-microsoft-but-he-has-a-warning-on-ai-entry-level-jobs-are/): Rishi Sunak said the pressure was being felt particularly in service sectors such as law, accountancy and the creative industries.
- [Focused On Taking US-India Trade To $500 Billion By 2030: Ambassador Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/focused-on-taking-us-india-trade-to-500-billion-by-2030-ambassador-sergio-gor/): US Ambassador Sergio Gor targets $500 billion US-India trade by 2030, touts progress on a trade deal, defense ties, Pax Silica, and an upcoming visit by Secretary Marco Rubio.
- [Iran Lawmaker Calls Pakistan-Mediated US Talks A ‘Tactical Error’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iran-lawmaker-calls-pakistan-mediated-us-talks-a-tactical-error/): Mahmoud Nabavian says discussing nuclear issues in a Pakistan-hosted forum was a mistake.
- [How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-bad-is-lamine-yamals-injury-will-he-make-spains-world-cup-opener/): Lamine Yamal’s season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
- [Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Unable To Speak,  Awaits Prosthetic Leg: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/iranian-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-unable-to-speak-awaits-prosthetic-leg-reports/): Mojtaba Khamenei remains hidden after US-Israeli strikes. He is reportedly ruling Iran while recovering from severe injuries as doctors and couriers manage access and decisions.
- [‘Operation Wings Of Dawn’: Israel Plans Fresh Relocation Of This Community From Northeast India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/operation-wings-of-dawn-israel-plans-fresh-relocation-of-this-community-from-northeast-india/): The community numbers around 10,000 people, with nearly half already having migrated to Israel since the 1990s.
- [US military board, seize another ship in international waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-military-board-seize-another-ship-in-international-waters/): The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship.
- [Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/turkiye-mps-pass-bill-to-restrict-social-media-use-for-children-under-15/): Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.
- [Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-paramounts-takeover/): Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact.
- [Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/journalist-recalls-israeli-strike-killing-amal-khalil-in-southern-lebanon/): Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.
- [US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-israeli-war-on-iran-will-push-30-million-back-into-poverty-un-warns/): Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
- [Britain’s 'High' Streets Hijacked: Inside The Rise Of Drug-Dealing Mini-Marts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/britains-high-streets-hijacked-inside-the-rise-of-drug-dealing-mini-marts/): Retail stores are being used as fronts for the sale of Class A drugs, cannabis, and illegal prescription pills, a BBC investigation has revealed
- [Weed Gets Relief In America: Why US Just Took Its Biggest Cannabis Step Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/weed-gets-relief-in-america-why-us-just-took-its-biggest-cannabis-step-yet/): In a major policy shift, the US government has moved certain cannabis products out of its most restrictive drug category and into a far less severe one.
- [GK: Which Countries Have A 4-Day Work Week? Full List Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/gk-which-countries-have-a-4-day-work-week-full-list-inside/): Rising fuel prices due to the Iran conflict are pushing countries to adopt four-day work weeks and remote work, changing how people work and travel across the world.
- [Health Records Of 5 Lakh People Put Up For Sale On Alibaba In China, UK Govt Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/health-records-of-5-lakh-people-put-up-for-sale-on-alibaba-in-china-uk-govt-confirms/): UK says listings linked to Biobank data were removed quickly; access to three institutions revoked and no evidence of any sale so far.
- [MEA Asks Indians Not To Travel To Iran In Fresh Advisory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/mea-asks-indians-not-to-travel-to-iran-in-fresh-advisory/): The government also reiterated its call for Indian nationals currently in Iran to exit the country through designated land routes, strictly in coordination with the Indian Embassy.
- [How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-iran-war-has-triggered-soaring-cost-of-medicines/): Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
- [Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/why-are-fifa-world-cup-2026-tickets-so-expensive/): Fans are critical of FIFA’s pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.
- [US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-to-shoot-and-kill-iranian-boats-laying-mines-in-hormuz-trump-says/): US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran’s leadership.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/lebanon-latest-israel-attacks-kill-journalist-and-target-first-responders/): A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.
- [Where Do The World’s Ultra Rich Live? India Among Fastest Growing Wealth Hubs, US Tops List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/where-do-the-worlds-ultra-rich-live-india-among-fastest-growing-wealth-hubs-us-tops-list/): The US remains the world’s top hub for ultra-wealth, while India’s rising millionaire class signals a broader shift in global capital creation.
- [US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/us-senate-passes-70bn-funding-plan-for-ice-border-patrol/): Senate votes 50-48 early on Thursday morning to advance the plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
- [Makan Nasiri, the only child still missing from the school bombed in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/makan-nasiri-the-only-child-still-missing-from-the-school-bombed-in-iran/): After nearly seven weeks of searching for remains, authorities tell the seven-year-old’s parents his case is closed.
- [‘Solutions, not slogans’: Gaza holds first election in 21 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/solutions-not-slogans-gaza-holds-first-election-in-21-years/): Deir el-Balah holds Gaza’s first local election in 21 years amid war ruins, with residents demanding real solutions.
- [Two trains crash head-on in Denmark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/two-trains-crash-head-on-in-denmark/): Two trains crash head-on in Denmark
- [How Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was pursued and killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/how-lebanese-journalist-amal-khalil-was-pursued-and-killed-by-israel/): Details of how Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was “pursued” and killed by Israeli forces have been released.
- [Eight Relatives, Two Hours, One Boat: Rare North Korea Sea Escape Planned For A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/23/eight-relatives-two-hours-one-boat-rare-north-korea-sea-escape-planned-for-a-decade/): North Korea Escape: The family, identified as the Kims, crossed the Yellow Sea in May 2023 in a two-hour night journey that relied on years of planning.
- [‘Doctrine Of Dominance’: Russia Says US Interventions In Iran, Venezuela Driven By Oil Interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/doctrine-of-dominance-russia-says-us-interventions-in-iran-venezuela-driven-by-oil-interests/): Sergey Lavrov argued that the US follows what he described as a “doctrine of dominance” in global energy markets.
- ['You Won't Have A Shortage Of News': Karoline Leavitt Takes Playful Jab At Trump Before Maternity Leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/you-wont-have-a-shortage-of-news-karoline-leavitt-takes-playful-jab-at-trump-before-maternity-leave/): As the public face of the White House, Leavitt’s role involves conveying messages, acting as a bridge between the administration and the media
- ['My Life, My Choice': UK Woman Dies By Assisted Suicide In Switzerland After Son's Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/my-life-my-choice-uk-woman-dies-by-assisted-suicide-in-switzerland-after-sons-death/): The clinic’s founder, Ruedi Habegger, stated that her death was carried out in full accordance with her wishes, describing it as a “sane suicide”.
- [What’s at stake for Iran and the US in Islamabad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/whats-at-stake-for-iran-and-the-us-in-islamabad/): Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
- [‘Accidental’ Gunfire By Husband Leaves Gujarat Woman Critical, Bullet Tears Through Jaw In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/accidental-gunfire-by-husband-leaves-gujarat-woman-critical-bullet-tears-through-jaw-in-us/): Medical experts have indicated that she will need multiple procedures, including jaw and facial reconstruction as well as dental implants.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-57-as-us-envoys-head-to-pakistan/): US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
- [Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/israel-escalates-attacks-in-gaza-killing-12-people/): Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.
- [US Says Waivers On Iranian, Russian Oil Won't Be Renewed: ‘They’ll Have To Shutter Production’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-says-waivers-on-iranian-russian-oil-wont-be-renewed-theyll-have-to-shutter-production/): United States had initially introduced a waiver in March to allow some Russian oil sales and petroleum products to continue amid volatile market.
- [An Ageing Tanker Near Kharg Has Become Iran's Oil Storage Fix. Will It Buy Tehran Enough Time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/an-ageing-tanker-near-kharg-has-become-irans-oil-storage-fix-will-it-buy-tehran-enough-time/): With exports disrupted, oil is still flowing into storage at roughly one million barrels per day, meaning capacity could run out in less than two weeks
- [OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/openais-sam-altman-apologises-over-failure-to-report-canadian-mass-shooter/): Tech firm suspended mass shooter’s ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.
- [UK To Introduce Bill To Ban Iran’s IRGC, Starmer Says Amid Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/uk-to-introduce-bill-to-ban-irans-irgc-starmer-says-amid-security-concerns/): Keir Starmer vows July legislation to ban IRGC after Iran linked attacks on London Jewish sites, pledges stronger security as antisemitism fears grow.
- [‘US Not Always A Reliable Ally’: Macron Calls It ‘Europe’s Moment’ Amidst Global Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-not-always-a-reliable-ally-macron-calls-it-europes-moment-amidst-global-uncertainty/): Emmanuel Macron questions US reliability as an ally, urges stronger European Union autonomy in defence amid global instability, war in Ukraine, and NATO dependence.
- [No More Silence: US FDA Clears First-Ever Gene Therapy For Children Born Deaf Due To Genetic Mutation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/no-more-silence-us-fda-clears-first-ever-gene-therapy-for-children-born-deaf-due-to-genetic-mutation/): American drugmaker Regeneron’s Otarmeni can restore natural hearing in children born deaf due to a genetic mutation
- [Iran Seizes Ship Suspected Of Collaborating With US Military, Cites Maritime Violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-seizes-ship-suspected-of-collaborating-with-us-military-cites-maritime-violations/): Iran’s IRGC seizes vessel ‘Epaminodes,’ accuses it of links to US military and repeated maritime violations, no US response yet,
- [No Direct Iran-US Talks: Tehran To Engage Via Pakistan As Araghchi Arrives In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/no-direct-iran-us-talks-tehran-to-engage-via-pakistan-as-araghchi-arrives-in-islamabad/): Iran rules out direct talks with US as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Islamabad. Pakistan mediates between Tehran and Washington amid West Asia war tensions.
- [Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-war-live-tehrans-fm-in-islamabad-us-says-envoys-to-travel-for-talks/): Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
- [Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live: Iran Rules Out US Talks in Islamabad Amid Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-iran-rules-out-us-talks-in-islamabad-amid-tensions/): Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump says Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire three weeks, US keeps Hormuz blockade as it awaits Irans peace proposal.
- [Police raid Peru’s election authorities after outcry over slow vote count](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/police-raid-perus-election-authorities-after-outcry-over-slow-vote-count/): Anticorruption police gathered material from the homes of ex-election office head Piero Corvetto and other officials.
- ['Iran To Make Offer Aimed At Meeting US Demands': Trump Says As Talks Loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-to-make-offer-aimed-at-meeting-us-demands-trump-says-as-talks-loom/): Donald Trump says Iran is preparing an offer to meet US demands as talks may resume in Islamabad, with Pakistan mediating amid a ceasefire and ongoing US economic pressure.
- [Iran Foreign Minister Arrives In Pakistan As US-Iran Talks Gain Momentum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-foreign-minister-arrives-in-pakistan-as-us-iran-talks-gain-momentum/): Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Islamabad for renewed talks, Pakistan seeks mediator role, Trump closely involved as US signals cautious optimism amid challenges.
- [Mass wedding for 300 brides and grooms in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/mass-wedding-for-300-brides-and-grooms-in-central-gaza/): A festive moment in Gaza as a charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms in Deir el-Balah.
- [US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-sending-envoys-to-pakistan-raising-hopes-of-talks-with-irans-araghchi/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
- [Real Madrid stunned at Betis as Barcelona have chance to move 11 clear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/real-madrid-stunned-at-betis-as-barcelona-have-chance-to-move-11-clear/): Ex-Barcelona star Hector Bellerin’s injury-time leveller for Betis stops Real Madrid closing gap in La Liga title race.
- [Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/israel-kills-at-least-12-palestinians-in-gaza-amid-ceasefire/): Hamas says the Israeli escalation represents the failure of the international community to uphold the truce in Gaza.
- [New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani To Join King Charles At 9/11 Memorial During US Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-to-join-king-charles-at-9-11-memorial-during-us-visit/): King Charles III will visit Washington, New York and Virginia April 27-30, join Zohran Mamdani at the 9/11 Memorial, address Congress, and meet Donald Trump.
- [Petro becomes first president to visit Venezuela since Maduro abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/petro-becomes-first-president-to-visit-venezuela-since-maduro-abduction/): Border security set to loom large as Colombia’s leader meets interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
- [Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-to-again-end-legal-status-of-people-who-entered-us-with-cbp-one-app/): Judge had previously blocked move to end temporary legal status for those who entered US via Biden-era application.
- [Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite extension of ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/israel-continues-attacks-on-lebanon-despite-extension-of-ceasefire/): Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
- [Who’s in control of AI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/whos-in-control-of-ai/): Owner of US tech giant reveals breach of one of world’s most powerful AI models.
- [23 Injured As Two Buses Collide Near Pentagon, 10 Department Of Defence Personnel Hurt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/23-injured-as-two-buses-collide-near-pentagon-10-department-of-defence-personnel-hurt/): At least 23 people were injured when OmniRide and Fairfax Connector buses collided near the Pentagon, including 10 US Department of Defense personnel, investigation ongoing.
- [Trump Slams Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, Says US Could Lose $159 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-slams-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-says-us-could-lose-159-billion/): Donald Trump blasts US Supreme Court tariff ruling, claims it forces up to 159 billion dollars in repayments to companies and harms US trade and government revenue.
- [UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/uk-assisted-dying-bill-fails-after-delays-but-advocates-vow-to-try-again/): Supporters of bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people say they will try again to pass legislation.
- [Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-government-extends-jones-act-waiver-by-90-days-to-dampen-oil-prices/): Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
- [Can Europe help the Middle East resolve the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/can-europe-help-the-middle-east-resolve-the-war-on-iran/): Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from the EU summit in Cyprus.
- [US appeals court rejects Trump’s ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-appeals-court-rejects-trumps-ban-on-asylum-seekers-teeing-up-appeal/): Judges say Trump’s order for swift removal at the border ‘cast aside federal laws affording’ right to seek asylum.
- [Iranian Red Crescent Says Seized Vessel Touska Was Carrying Dialysis, Medical Supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iranian-red-crescent-says-seized-vessel-touska-was-carrying-dialysis-medical-supplies/): The ship, identified as the Touska, was intercepted by US forces on April 19 while sailing towards the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.
- [Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-administration-to-prioritise-seeking-death-penalty-use-firing-squads/): Capital punishment remains controversial in the US, with critics warning of innocent people being put on death row.
- [Kosovo court jails three Serb separatists over 2023 Banjska attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/kosovo-court-jails-three-serb-separatists-over-2023-banjska-attack/): Attack in the village of Banjska led to a clash with police that left one police officer and three of the gunmen dead.
- [Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/reality-check-israeli-ambitions-confront-us-dictates-in-iran-and-lebanon/): Ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon appear imposed by the US rather than negotiated by Israel, much to latter’s unease.
- [Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-may-violate-international-law-un-warns/): UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law.
- [France Considers Keeping Climate Off G7 Agenda To Avoid Clash With US, Calls Move ‘Pragmatic’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/france-considers-keeping-climate-off-g7-agenda-to-avoid-clash-with-us-calls-move-pragmatic/): France defends excluding climate change from G7 environment talks to avoid US tensions, focuses on biodiversity and water, prepares for G7 Summit 2026 in France.
- [Witkoff, Kushner And Iran's Araghchi Head To Pakistan As Hope For Peace Talks Revives | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/witkoff-kushner-and-irans-araghchi-head-to-pakistan-as-hope-for-peace-talks-revives-top-updates/): US and Iran prepare for possible second round of Pakistan hosted peace talks, with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Abbas Araghchi travelling to Islamabad.
- [US Department OfJustice Expands Death Penalty Methods, Includes Firing Squad Option](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-department-ofjustice-expands-death-penalty-methods-includes-firing-squad-option/): The US DOJ orders the Federal Bureau of Prisons to expand execution methods, reinstating Trump era lethal injection and allowing firing squads to speed federal executions.
- [Russian oil exports slump as Ukraine hammers ports and refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/russian-oil-exports-slump-as-ukraine-hammers-ports-and-refineries/): Despite US sanctions waiver, Russian oil exports could fall to lowest levels since 2023, sources say.
- [How Israel targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/how-israel-targeted-and-killed-lebanese-journalist-amal-khalil/): Amal Khalil was killed while reporting on an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a 10-day ceasefire.
- [Alcaraz’s French Open threepeat dream ended by wrist injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/alcarazs-french-open-threepeat-dream-ended-by-wrist-injury/): Carlos Alcaraz lost world number one spot to Jannik Sinner after their Monte Carlo final and now misses Roland Garros.
- [US May Target Iran IRGC Chief Ahmad Vahidi If Peace Talks Collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-may-target-iran-irgc-chief-ahmad-vahidi-if-peace-talks-collapse/): The move signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward Tehran as the Trump administration increasingly blames hardline Iranian military figures.
- [Trump To Send Envoys Witkoff, Kushner To Pakistan For Talks With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-to-send-envoys-witkoff-kushner-to-pakistan-for-talks-with-iran/): Trump sends envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- [PM Sanchez rebuffs US idea of suspending Spain from NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/pm-sanchez-rebuffs-us-idea-of-suspending-spain-from-nato/): PM Sanchez responded to reports that the US may suspend Madrid from NATO over its opposition to the war on Iran.
- [US has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-has-three-aircraft-carriers-in-the-middle-east-for-first-time-since-2003/): As tensions ramp up amid fragile truce, US military says it ‘redirected’ 34 vessels as part of blockade on Iran’s ports.
- [US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-justice-department-drops-criminal-probe-of-fed-chair-jerome-powell/): The announcement on Friday is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh.
- [Iran's Abbas Araghchi Confirms Pakistan Visit For 'Bilateral Matters' Amid Stalled US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/irans-abbas-araghchi-confirms-pakistan-visit-for-bilateral-matters-amid-stalled-us-talks/): The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations between the United States and Iran, with uncertainty continuing over whether Tehran will join further discussions.
- [Iran Envoy Says Russia Among 'Friendly' Countries Exempt From Hormuz Transit Fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-envoy-says-russia-among-friendly-countries-exempt-from-hormuz-transit-fees/): Jalali’s remarks come a day after Iran said it had received its first revenue from transit tolls, with the funds reportedly credited to the central bank.
- [How A Man ‘Rigged’ Paris Weather Bets Using Hair Dryer And Made Around 32 Lakh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/how-a-man-rigged-paris-weather-bets-using-hair-dryer-and-made-around-32-lakh/): The man approached the sensor and briefly heated the surrounding air using a portable heat source, causing a temporary spike in the recorded temperature.
- [Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/israels-benjamin-netanyahu-says-he-received-treatment-for-prostate-cancer/): Netanyahu’s medical report said the Israeli leader was treated with radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer.
- [Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-iraq-tanker-war-redux-why-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-different/): The Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s also disrupted global shipping. But the situation today is different.
- [LIVE: Real Betis vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/live-real-betis-vs-real-madrid-la-liga/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream as Real chase Barcelona.
- [Five games to go: The Premier League’s unpredictable season turns again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/five-games-to-go-the-premier-leagues-unpredictable-season-turns-again/): From Arsenal’s collapse to Chelsea’s chaos, a season defined by disorder now edges towards a familiar ending.
- [Chornobyl at 40: Settlers and horses survive Russian drones, contamination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/chornobyl-at-40-settlers-and-horses-survive-russian-drones-contamination/): A radiation survivor and expert, an elderly returnee, and a wildlife researcher paint a picture of life 40 years later.
- [Battleground Hormuz: US Using Its 1980s’ Tanker War Model Against Iran? Then Vs Now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/battleground-hormuz-us-using-its-1980s-tanker-war-model-against-iran-then-vs-now/): What happened during Tanker War? How did US help Kuwaiti ships being attacked by Iran in Hormuz during 1980s’ Iraq war? Is same strategy being applied? Then vs now, News18 explains
- ['The Ball Is In Their Court': Pete Hegseth Says US Not In Hurry For Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/the-ball-is-in-their-court-pete-hegseth-says-us-not-in-hurry-for-iran-deal/): US-Iran War: Pentagon chief says Washington has “all the time in the world” and puts pressure on Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.
- [Who Are The Bnei Menashe? Northeast India Community That Claims To Be Israel's 'Lost Tribe'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/who-are-the-bnei-menashe-northeast-india-community-that-claims-to-be-israels-lost-tribe/): The Bnei Menashe, meaning “Sons of Manasseh,” say they trace their ancestry to the ancient tribe of Manasseh, one of the Assyrian exile of the Ten Lost Tribes.
- [Bangladesh On High Alert: Terror Plot To Attack Parliament, Army Bases, Police Establishments Foiled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/bangladesh-on-high-alert-terror-plot-to-attack-parliament-army-bases-police-establishments-foiled/): Security agencies said the attackers had planned to use explosives, locally-made bombs and sharp weapons to strike at high-value targets across the country.
- [‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/silent-suffering-why-children-in-gaza-are-losing-their-ability-to-speak/): Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.
- [UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/uefa-bans-benficas-prestianni-for-six-games-for-verbally-abusing-vinicius/): Prestianni suspended ​for homophobic discriminatory conduct in Champions League match ‌against ​Real Madrid in February.
- [China Playing ‘Grand Theft American AI’? What Is Model Distillation & How US Plans To Curb It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/china-playing-grand-theft-american-ai-what-is-model-distillation-how-us-plans-to-curb-it/): Are Chinese companies exploiting American AI? What are US’s claims? News18 explains
- [What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/whats-been-happening-during-the-lebanon-ceasefire/): Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.
- [Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan in step towards US talks resumption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iranian-fm-araghchi-to-visit-pakistan-in-step-towards-us-talks-resumption/): As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.
- [Negotiations that enable Israel’s land-grabs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/negotiations-that-enable-israels-land-grabs/): Since Oslo, negotiations have coincided with illegal settlement expansion and the continued loss of Palestinian land.
- [Pro-Palestinian activists break into suspected Elbit Systems drone factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/pro-palestinian-activists-break-into-suspected-elbit-systems-drone-factory/): Pro-Palestine activists have broken into a UK factory where they said drones were being made for Israel’s military.
- [Will Donald Trump Now Run A Struggling Airline While Being US President?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/will-donald-trump-now-run-a-struggling-airline-while-being-us-president/): Trump did not clarify whether he meant a direct federal acquisition, a temporary rescue package or another ownership structure.
- [Iran Delegation May Land Tonight, US Expected By Sunday In Islamabad For Crucial Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/iran-delegation-may-land-tonight-us-expected-by-sunday-in-islamabad-for-crucial-talks-exclusive/): US-Iran Talks: Sources confirmed preparations intensified after Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a call with Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
- [Netanyahu Says Malignant Tumour Removed In Health Update: 'Thank God, It's Behind Me'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/netanyahu-says-malignant-tumour-removed-in-health-update-thank-god-its-behind-me/): Benjamin Netanyahu Health Update: Netanyahu said the tumour was discovered during routine medical monitoring following an earlier surgery for an enlarged benign prostate.
- [France's Macron Says He Will Quit Politics After Leaving Presidency In 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/frances-macron-says-he-will-quit-politics-after-leaving-presidency-in-2027/): Macron To Leave Politics: Macron said he had no plans to stay active in politics once his constitutionally limited two terms come to an end.
- [Three-Hour 'Stool Test': Woman Gets Trapped Waist-Deep In Human Waste As Pit Toilet Collapses In Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/three-hour-stool-test-woman-gets-trapped-waist-deep-in-human-waste-as-pit-toilet-collapses-in-australia/): While pit toilets, or ‘long drops’, are common throughout off-grid Australian camping sites, this rare and high-profile failure has prompted calls for an urgent safety audit
- [Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/russian-troops-warships-in-india-soon-why-their-new-military-pact-matters/): In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other’s soil during peace and wartime.
- [With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/with-3000-containers-stuck-in-pakistan-iran-explores-more-land-routes/): Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.
- [Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/boston-marathoner-reflects-on-helping-collapsed-runner-as-video-goes-viral/): Aaron Beggs says video of him and another man helping exhausted competitor went viral due to need for feel-good stories.
- [Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/syrian-authorities-arrest-main-suspect-in-2013-tadamon-massacre/): Ex-intelligence officer Amjad Youssef was seen shooting blindfolded civilians in a leaked video.
- [Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/syria-arrests-main-suspect-in-civil-war-tadamon-massacre/): Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.
- [US Soldier Won $400,000 Betting On Secret Mission, Then Got Caught](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-soldier-won-400000-betting-on-secret-mission-then-got-caught/): Prosecutors say he used classified information about a Maduro operation to cash in big
- [Trump Shrugs Off Prince Harry’s Ukraine Remarks With A Question On Meghan: 'How’s He Doing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/trump-shrugs-off-prince-harrys-ukraine-remarks-with-a-question-on-meghan-hows-he-doing/): Prince Harry had recently visited Ukraine, where he called on the United States to increase support for Kyiv.
- [US Navy Sailor Bound For Hormuz Minesweeping Mission Pulled After Monkey Attack: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-navy-sailor-bound-for-hormuz-minesweeping-mission-pulled-after-monkey-attack-report/): The sailor, an electronics technician on the USS Chief, was on a stopover in Phuket when he came into contact with the animal.
- [Explosions by Israeli forces in south Lebanon despite ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/explosions-by-israeli-forces-in-south-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): Smoke rise above Khiam in southern Lebanon after Israel carries out explosions despite the ceasefire.
- [US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-considers-suspending-spain-from-nato-reported-internal-email-suggests/): Pentagon email obtained by Reuters reveals US anger at Spain and the UK as Iran war tensions persist.
- [Number of amputees set to rise in Gaza as Israel blocks aid, NGO warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/number-of-amputees-set-to-rise-in-gaza-as-israel-blocks-aid-ngo-warns/): Thousands of amputees cannot access care and are struggling with basic mobility.
- [How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade/): And just how long can the US hold out?
- [Why Was US Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired? Inside Pentagon’s Ongoing Leadership Shake-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/why-was-us-navy-secretary-john-phelan-fired-inside-pentagons-ongoing-leadership-shake-up/): The abrupt exit of Navy Secretary John Phelan comes during a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and follows a string of high-level dismissals across the Pentagon.
- [Markets Empty, Lives Disrupted: Islamabad Lockdown Drags On Despite No Sign Of US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/markets-empty-lives-disrupted-islamabad-lockdown-drags-on-despite-no-sign-of-us-iran-talks/): This is the second lockdown in two weeks. Islamabad was first sealed off on April 11 for the first round of talks that ended without a deal.
- [Lebanese Journalist Killed In Israeli Strike During Fragile Truce In South Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/lebanese-journalist-killed-in-israeli-strike-during-fragile-truce-in-south-lebanon/): Mourners gather as colleagues and officials question whether media workers are being targeted
- [What Jhumka? Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s ‘Desi’ Earring Moment Goes Viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/what-jhumka-italian-pm-giorgia-melonis-desi-earring-moment-goes-viral/): Move over Alia Bhatt. Social media is obsessed with Italian Prime Minister Meloni’s traditional Indian-style earrings.
- [Who Is Really Running Iran? Inside 'Shadow General' Ahmad Vahidi's Rise To Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/who-is-really-running-iran-inside-shadow-general-ahmad-vahidis-rise-to-power/): Under Vahidi, Iran’s posture has hardened visibly, with the most significant being the refusal to reopen strategic routes like the Strait of Hormuz
- [Marijuana Less Dangerous? The High And Low Points Of Trump’s Cannabis Policy Change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/marijuana-less-dangerous-the-high-and-low-points-of-trumps-cannabis-policy-change/): Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Is it a tax break for the ‘Big Weed’? News18 explains
- [Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/baby-twins-attend-their-fathers-funeral-after-israeli-settler-attack/): Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.
- [Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/why-is-there-a-political-deadlock-in-lebanon/): The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.
- [Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/global-hunger-report-warns-of-rising-malnutrition-and-famine-risks/): Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.
- [India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/india-denounces-hellhole-remark-shared-by-trump/): India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are ‘uninformed’.
- [Environmental crisis in Russian city after drone attack on refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/environmental-crisis-in-russian-city-after-drone-attack-on-refinery/): People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.
- [US, Iran Are Seizing Ships In Hormuz, But What Actually Happens To The Crew After That?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/us-iran-are-seizing-ships-in-hormuz-but-what-actually-happens-to-the-crew-after-that/): US, Iran seize ships in Hormuz: What happens to the ships after they are taken? What happens to the crew on board? Which ship was held for the longest time? News18 explains
- [Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/24/japan-builds-up-its-southern-shield-as-faith-in-us-security-cover-falters/): Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945.
- [Shooting Near Trump’s White House Dinner: What The Secret Service Said, Suspect In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/shooting-near-trumps-white-house-dinner-what-the-secret-service-said-suspect-in-custody/): According to the reports, the suspect has been identified as a 30-year-old California man. 
- ['Shooter Armed With Multiple Weapons': Trump After Shots Fired At White House Event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/shooter-armed-with-multiple-weapons-trump-after-shots-fired-at-white-house-event/): Trump said the WHCD shooting suspect was “heavily armed” as he confirmed the attacker had been apprehended following a swift Secret Service response.
- [Did The Gunman Target Trump? US President Says ‘I Guess’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/did-the-gunman-target-trump-us-president-says-i-guess/): Trump questioned the adequacy of security arrangements at the venue, suggesting that such high-profile events should be held in more fortified locations like the White House.
- [Hundreds of Israelis rally as US-Iran peace talks stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/hundreds-of-israelis-rally-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall/): Crowds of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Sunday, amid fears the US-Israeli war on Iran will resume.
- [Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-live-us-president-safe-after-shots-fired-near-correspondents-dinner/): Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are ‘in perfect condition’.
- [Trump, Vance Rescued Safely After Gunshots Fired At White House Dinner | What We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-vance-rescued-safely-after-gunshots-fired-at-white-house-dinner-what-we-know-so-far/): Donald Trump and JD Vance were safely rescued after suspected gunshots were heard during the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday
- [Video Shows Guests Ducking For Cover Amid Shooting At White House Correspondents’ Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/video-shows-guests-ducking-for-cover-amid-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): US President Donald Trump and officials were rushed from the White House Correspondents Dinner after a security scare, Secret Service evacuated guests, no injuries reported
- [‘Let The Show Go On’: Trump After Suspect Held For Shooting At White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/let-the-show-go-on-trump-after-suspect-held-for-shooting-at-white-house-dinner/): Trump also noted that regardless of whether the event proceeds, the evening would be “much different than planned” and indicated it may have to be held again.
- [Trump Dinner Shooting Live Updates: US President To Speak After White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-dinner-shooting-live-updates-us-president-to-speak-after-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-incident/): Donald Trump White House Dinner Gunfire LIVE updates: A suspect has been taken into custody.
- [Gunman Assembled Long Weapon In Unsecured Room Before Opening Fire Near White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/gunman-assembled-long-weapon-in-unsecured-room-before-opening-fire-near-white-house-dinner/): A suspected gunman assembled a “long” weapon in an unsecured area before opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering panic, according to a report.
- [Dramatic scenes as Trump rushed from White House gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/dramatic-scenes-as-trump-rushed-from-white-house-gala/): US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ dinner by security after loud bangs.
- [Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under siege, Trump cancels envoys’ trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-war-live-tehran-rejects-talks-under-siege-trump-cancels-envoys-trip/): Trump says Iran did not make a satisfactory offer, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departs Pakistan.
- [Trump evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-evacuated-from-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): The US president was escorted out from the event at a Washington DC hotel by his secret service agents.
- [Protesters stage Epstein protest before White House Correspondents’ Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/protesters-stage-epstein-protest-before-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): Photos of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Trump were projected onto the hotel hosting a gala for White House press.
- [Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at leat seven, state governor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/explosion-in-southwest-colombia-kills-at-leat-seven-state-governor-says/): Authorities in Cauca region demand ‘decisive’ government action after deadly explosion on Pan-American Highway.
- [Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/trump-puts-onus-on-irans-authorities-as-they-project-hardened-stance/): Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.
- [Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/family-longest-held-in-us-immigration-detention-re-arrested-after-release/): Lawyers say El Gamal family detained by Trump administration hours after returning home from 10-month detention.
- [How serious is the rift in NATO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/how-serious-is-the-rift-in-nato/): Trump fury over Europeans’ refusal to join Iran war.
- [France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/france-defends-abstention-on-un-slave-trade-resolution/): France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
- [Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/arsenal-narrowly-beat-newcastle-to-regain-premier-league-lead-over-man-city/): Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.
- [Barcelona on the brink of defending La Liga title after beating Getafe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/barcelona-on-the-brink-of-defending-la-liga-title-after-beating-getafe/): Barcelona move 11 points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with five games to play.
- [Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/protestor-depicts-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-covered-in-blood-in-stockholm/): Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.
- [Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/police-arrest-demonstrators-at-pro-palestine-rally-in-berlin/): Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.
- [Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Left Islamabad Even Before US Delegation Arrived. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-left-islamabad-even-before-us-delegation-arrived-heres-why/): Araghchi’s exit has ruled out the possibility of any fresh engagement between the two sides in Islamabad during this round of diplomacy.
- [Trump cancels US envoys’ trip after Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/trump-cancels-us-envoys-trip-after-irans-araghchi-leaves-pakistan/): Trump later suggests that next talks will be over phone, saying ‘If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!’
- [Was FBI Chief Kash Patel Detained For Urinating After Drunken Night With Friends? 2005 Letter Shows This](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/was-fbi-chief-kash-patel-detained-for-urinating-after-drunken-night-with-friends-2005-letter-shows-this/): FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly admitted in a 2005 letter to two alcohol related arrests in college and law school.
- ['Deeply Disturbing': Missing Bangladeshi Student Found Dead On Florida Bridge, Girlfriend Still Unaccounted For](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/deeply-disturbing-missing-bangladeshi-student-found-dead-on-florida-bridge-girlfriend-still-unaccounted-for/): Police have arrested deceased Zamil Limon’s roommate, 26-year-old Hisham Saleh Abugharbieh
- [Are Iranians Forced To Sell Cooking Oil? US Treasury Chief Makes Shocking Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/are-iranians-forced-to-sell-cooking-oil-us-treasury-chief-makes-shocking-claim/): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of “colossal economic mismanagement” amid rising inflation due to the war.
- ['Birth Certificate Matter...': When Obama Mocked Trump At White House Correspondents’ Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/birth-certificate-matter-when-obama-mocked-trump-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): At the 2011 dinner, Obama directly referenced Trump, saying, “Donald Trump is here tonight,” before joking about his then-public questioning of President Obama’s birthplace.
- ['Come Home': Journalist Claims Trump Told Her To Leave Islamabad After Cancelling Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/come-home-journalist-claims-trump-told-her-to-leave-islamabad-after-cancelling-peace-talks/): Trump on Saturday said he had cancelled a planned visit by his envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
- [Iran FM Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meet in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-fm-abbas-araghchi-and-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-meet-in-pakistan/): Iranian FM Araghchi met Pakistani PM Sharif in Islamabad as part of efforts to revive direct negotiations with the US.
- [Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/joy-and-desire-for-change-as-gazas-deir-el-balah-holds-elections/): Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.
- [Reported US CIA agents killed in crash not authorised to operate: Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/reported-us-cia-agents-killed-in-crash-not-authorised-to-operate-mexico/): Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.
- [2 Missing, 1 Dead, 1 Charged: Bangladeshi Students' Murder At US University Takes Turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/2-missing-1-dead-1-charged-bangladeshi-students-murder-at-us-university-takes-turn/): Police have taken 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh into custody, a former USF student who earlier shared an apartment with Limon.
- [Ukrainian Drones Hit Fourth Largest Russian City, Just 1,900 Kms Away From Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/ukrainian-drones-hit-fourth-largest-russian-city-just-1900-kms-away-from-kyiv/): A Ukrainian drone struck a residential high-rise in Yekaterinburg, marking the first attack on the Russian city since the war began.
- [Iran's Abbas Araghchi Hails 'Fruitful' Visit To Pakistan, Says Ball In Washington's Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/irans-abbas-araghchi-hails-fruitful-visit-to-pakistan-says-ball-in-washingtons-court/): After Araghchi’s visit, US President Donald Trump cancelled Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan, citing “infighting” among the Iranian leadership.
- [Video, Photos Of Trump And Jeffrey Epstein Projected Onto US Hotel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/video-photos-of-trump-and-jeffrey-epstein-projected-onto-us-hotel-watch/): This year’s event carries added significance, as Trump is expected to attend, marking his first appearance at the dinner while in office.
- [US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-to-allow-venezuelan-government-to-cover-maduros-lawyer-fees/): Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro’s rights were violated following US abduction.
- [Work From Home To Travel Curbs: How Countries Are Responding To Iran War Energy Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/work-from-home-to-travel-curbs-how-countries-are-responding-to-iran-war-energy-crisis/): Countries are turning to remote work, cooling curbs and subsidies to manage a global energy crisis sparked by the Iran conflict.
- ['We Have All The Cards': Trump Says He Has Cancelled Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan Trip For Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/we-have-all-the-cards-trump-says-he-has-cancelled-witkoff-kushner-pakistan-trip-for-iran-talks/): The move comes at a time when US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were set to depart for Islamabad to hold talks with an Iranian delegation.
- [No Direct US-Iran Talks For Now: Iranian FM Leaves Islamabad After Meeting Pakistani Leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/no-direct-us-iran-talks-for-now-iranian-fm-leaves-islamabad-after-meeting-pakistani-leadership/): Araghchi departed from Islamabad after concluding his one-day visit, where he held talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others.
- [US-Iran Negotiations: Tehran Toughens Stance As IRGC Chief Drives Pakistan Talks | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-iran-negotiations-tehran-toughens-stance-as-irgc-chief-drives-pakistan-talks-exclusive/): General Ahmad Vahidi and his hardline military council have effectively sidelined civilian diplomats, introducing a series of aggressive new preconditions
- [AI To Take Over 50% Of UAE Government Services By 2028; What It Means For People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/ai-to-take-over-50-of-uae-government-services-by-2028-what-it-means-for-people/): At the centre of the plan is ‘Agentic AI’, a more advanced form of artificial intelligence that goes beyond assisting humans.
- [Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/deporting-soldiers-why-immigrant-veterans-fear-removal-from-the-us/): Trump’s push for mass deportation has heightened fears that immigrant veterans of the US military could be expelled.
- [African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/african-governments-need-to-take-urgent-action-on-fertiliser-shortages/): Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.
- [After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/after-years-of-avoidance-trump-to-attend-first-white-house-press-dinner/): Professional organisations call on attendees to ‘speak forcefully’ at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.
- ['He Hates Women': Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump For His Post Against Candace Owens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/he-hates-women-marjorie-taylor-greene-slams-trump-for-his-post-against-candace-owens/): Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Donald Trump over his Candace Owens post and economic record, highlighting growing Republican divisions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
- [Prince Harry Says He Will 'Always Be Part Of Royal Family' Six Years After Stepping Back From Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/prince-harry-says-he-will-always-be-part-of-royal-family-six-years-after-stepping-back-from-role/): Prince Harry recently said he hoped for reconciliation with his family, adding after a legal defeat over UK security arrangements that “life is precious.”
- [You Can See Russia From America Here But It’s Almost A Day Ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/you-can-see-russia-from-america-here-but-its-almost-a-day-ahead/): Separated by just 3.8 kilometres, these two islands show how time isn’t just about distance, but about how the world has chosen to divide it.
- ['We Are Not A Giant Hotel': This Country's Capital Is Restricting Tourism Completely. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/we-are-not-a-giant-hotel-this-countrys-capital-is-restricting-tourism-completely-heres-why/): As visitor numbers surge to record levels, Athens is weighing restrictions on tourism growth, with the mayor cautioning that the city’s historic centre is under strain.
- ['Our Office Is Open': Dubai’s War-Triggered WFH Comes To End](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/our-office-is-open-dubais-war-triggered-wfh-comes-to-end/): UAE companies, including law firms like Jones Day and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, are rolling back remote work as tensions ease, pushing staff back to offices.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Newcastle – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/live-arsenal-vs-newcastle-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/israeli-attacks-kill-four-in-southern-lebanon/): Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.
- [From Oracle To Meta: Tech Giants Cut Over 40K Jobs In 2026. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/from-oracle-to-meta-tech-giants-cut-over-40k-jobs-in-2026-heres-why/): Major tech companies including Oracle, Meta, Snap, and Block are cutting thousands of jobs as they redirect resources toward artificial intelligence and large-scale automation.
- [Gaza Holds First Election In Nearly 20 Years As Palestinians Head To Polls: Top 5 Things To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/gaza-holds-first-election-in-nearly-20-years-as-palestinians-head-to-polls-top-5-things-to-know/): Gaza Elections: Voting took place across the occupied West Bank and in central Gaza, where residents cast ballots for the first time since 2006.
- [He Escaped Hiroshima, Only To Face Nagasaki Days Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/he-escaped-hiroshima-only-to-face-nagasaki-days-later/): Tsutomu Yamaguchi’s story sounds almost impossible, but it’s a documented account of a man who survived both atomic bombings in the same week
- [Can US Congress Stop Trump From Continuing Iran War? This Law Could Force Him To Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/can-us-congress-stop-trump-from-continuing-iran-war-this-law-could-force-him-to-halt/): Under the law, the president is required to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops into hostilities, detailing purpose, scope, and expected duration of the operation.
- [Iran Delegation In Islamabad, US Envoys En Route: What’s Happening In Pakistan Ahead Of Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-delegation-in-islamabad-us-envoys-en-route-whats-happening-in-pakistan-ahead-of-peace-talks/): US and Iran pursue slow, tense talks via Pakistan, with Trump saying Iran will make an offer and warning the clock is ticking as US maintains a tight blockade and naval threats
- [Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/flights-resume-at-tehran-airport-as-us-iran-ceasefire-holds/): International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war
- [Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/indonesian-un-peacekeeper-becomes-sixth-killed-in-lebanon/): An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
- [‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/scale-and-coordination-of-mali-attacks-appear-unprecedented/): Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.
- [Trump's Party Moves Bill To Freeze H-1B Visas For 3 Years In US Congress: What It Means For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/trumps-party-moves-bill-to-freeze-h-1b-visas-for-3-years-in-us-congress-what-it-means-for-indians/): Indian professionals stuck in employment-based green card backlogs could be among the worst affected.
- ['We Survive And Are Successful': Why China’s BYD Says US Electric Vehicle Market Is No Longer Essential](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/we-survive-and-are-successful-why-chinas-byd-says-us-electric-vehicle-market-is-no-longer-essential/): Rather than worrying about US barriers, BYD says it is now focused on expanding production to meet surging orders elsewhere.
- ['Inception' For Sale: Can AI Startup Prophetic's Headbands Hack Into Your Dreams?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/inception-for-sale-can-ai-startup-prophetics-headbands-hack-into-your-dreams/): The company has introduced Dual and Phase, two wearable headbands that claim to bridge the gap between sleep and conscious exploration
- [You Can’t Sink In The Dead Sea No Matter How Hard You Try](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/you-cant-sink-in-the-dead-sea-no-matter-how-hard-you-try/): Thanks to its extreme salt concentration, the water pushes your body up instantly, turning something as basic as floating into a completely different experience
- ['Mali Under Siege': Who Is Behind The Multi-City Offensive And What Is The Goal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/mali-under-siege-who-is-behind-the-multi-city-offensive-and-what-is-the-goal/): Mali’s army confirmed in a statement that ‘unidentified armed terrorist groups’ targeted military barracks and strategic positions
- [Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-resumes-commercial-flights-from-tehran-airport/): Commercial flights begin for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two months ago.
- [Armed groups stage simultaneous attacks across Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/armed-groups-stage-simultaneous-attacks-across-mali/): Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.
- [China Fines Finance Influencers $14,000 And Deletes Their Accounts: 'No Degree? Can't Publish Content'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/china-fines-finance-influencers-14000-and-deletes-their-accounts-no-degree-cant-publish-content/): Chinese authorities have imposed fines of up to 100,000 yuan (around $14,000) on individuals who offered financial advice without verified credentials.
- ['Can't Imagine Anything Worse': Sam Altman Apologises After OpenAI Failed To Flag Canada Mass Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/cant-imagine-anything-worse-sam-altman-apologises-after-openai-failed-to-flag-canada-mass-shooter/): OpenAI said after the shooting that the teen’s account had been flagged internally in June for misuse “in furtherance of violent activities”.
- [There Is A Town In Norway Where The Sun Does Not Set For 69 Straight Days Every Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/there-is-a-town-in-norway-where-the-sun-does-not-set-for-69-straight-days-every-year/): This Norwegian town doesn’t follow the usual rules of daylight, for over two months, the sun simply refuses to set, creating a surreal, almost timeless environment.
- [Meet Barsik The Cat And Zagybluk The Dog, Rescued By Drone From Ukraine’s Front Line | Photos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/meet-barsik-the-cat-and-zagybluk-the-dog-rescued-by-drone-from-ukraines-front-line-photos/): The animals were secured in breathable bags and flown 12 kilometers to safety by drone operators. They are now safe and in the care of the soldiers.
- ['Silent Suffering': Why So Many Children In Gaza Have Lost Their Ability To Speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/silent-suffering-why-so-many-children-in-gaza-have-lost-their-ability-to-speak/): Doctors and aid workers in Gaza report a surge in children left unable to speak due to war injuries and severe trauma, with experts warning of lasting psychological damage
- [Mali attacks live: Gunfire heard near Bamako airport and in several cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/mali-attacks-live-gunfire-heard-near-bamako-airport-and-in-several-cities/): Unrest reported in several locations around the country.
- [Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/irans-infowar-lego-ai-and-ever-tightening-control/): The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.
- [US Strike Kills 2 ‘Drug-Smuggling Terrorists’ On ‘Narco-Trafficking Vessel’ In Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-strike-kills-2-drug-smuggling-terrorists-on-narco-trafficking-vessel-in-pacific/): The latest action marks the 53rd strike since the campaign targeting boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific began last September
- [3,000 Years Before Penicillin, Egyptians Were Already Treating Infections With Mould](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/3000-years-before-penicillin-egyptians-were-already-treating-infections-with-mould/): What looked like a strange remedy turned out to be closer to modern medicine than anyone realised
- [Top Iranian and Pakistani officials meet in Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/top-iranian-and-pakistani-officials-meet-in-islamabad/): Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive.
- [Mali army says armed groups launch nationwide attacks; gunfire near airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/mali-army-says-armed-groups-launch-nationwide-attacks-gunfire-near-airport/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/palestinians-cast-their-ballots-as-gaza-holds-first-election-in-21-years/): Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
- [Iran Reopens Tehran Airport, Resumes Flights After Two-Month War Halt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/iran-reopens-tehran-airport-resumes-flights-after-two-month-war-halt/): Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran international airport after nearly two months of shutdown.
- [This Colombian River Changes Colours Like A Painting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/this-colombian-river-changes-colours-like-a-painting/): Known as the “river of five colours,” Caño Cristales only reveals its full spectrum when water levels, sunlight and plant growth come together perfectly.
- [Soft Coup Or Power Play? Why Iran's Ghalibaf Is Facing Pushback From IRGC | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/soft-coup-or-power-play-why-irans-ghalibaf-is-facing-pushback-from-irgc-exclusive/): Current assessments suggest that the counter-move has succeeded, with power tilting back toward the more hardline sections of the IRGC
- [Ireland to demand Israel pay for settler demolition of Palestinian school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/ireland-to-demand-israel-pay-for-settler-demolition-of-palestinian-school/): Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.
- [Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/polls-open-in-gaza-area-in-first-municipal-election-in-20-years/): Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a ‘pilot’, while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
- [Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/overnight-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-five-injure-30/): Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnipro, authorities say.
- [The Hawaiian Islands Are Moving Every Year, Just Too Slowly To Notice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/the-hawaiian-islands-are-moving-every-year-just-too-slowly-to-notice/): The islands of Hawaii are not fixed in place but slowly travelling across the ocean, moved by tectonic forces at a pace too small to notice in real time.
- [Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/brazil-and-chelsea-star-estevaos-world-cup-hopes-in-doubt-after-injury/): The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week’s 1-0 loss ⁠to Man United.
- [US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-sanctions-chinas-teapot-refinery-for-buying-iranian-oil/): The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, says US Treasury.
- [West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/west-bank-scepticism-as-palestinians-doubt-local-elections-will-change-much/): Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
- [Is Iran Really United? Secret Letter To Mojtaba Exposes Cracks In Leadership, Nuclear Talks Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/is-iran-really-united-secret-letter-to-mojtaba-exposes-cracks-in-leadership-nuclear-talks-dispute/): Mojtaba Khamenei had reportedly set a red line, instructing officials not to discuss the nuclear issue with the United States during war negotiations.
- [US Republicans Propose 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Seek Major Overhaul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-republicans-propose-3-year-pause-on-h-1b-visas-seek-major-overhaul/): The proposal has received backing from several Republican lawmakers, including Brandon Gill, Paul Gosar and Andy Ogles.
- [Inside Trump's Iran Talks: Why Rubio And JD Vance Are Missing As Kushner, Hegseth Take Lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/inside-trumps-iran-talks-why-rubio-and-jd-vance-are-missing-as-kushner-hegseth-take-lead/): The answer lies in a significant reshaping of how the US President is conducting foreign policy, which is shifting traditional diplomacy toward the White House and trusted allies
- [Indian Jugaad Solutions That Should Win A Global Innovation Award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/indian-jugaad-solutions-that-should-win-a-global-innovation-award/): From fridges made without electricity to bikes turned into ploughs, these everyday fixes show how simple ideas can solve real problems at scale
- [Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/elections-without-sovereignty-what-palestines-local-vote-really-represent/): The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
- [Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/lakers-down-rockets-in-overtime-for-3-0-series-lead-celtics-beat-sixers/): Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
- [Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/capture-of-ships-by-us-iran-violates-international-law-shipping-body-says/): US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
- [Viral Video Of Mom Playing ‘Gay Music’ To Baby Bump Has Started A War On Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/viral-video-of-mom-playing-gay-music-to-baby-bump-has-started-a-war-on-social-media/): Journalist Cam Higby sparked a firestorm on X after sharing a video of a pregnant woman playing ABBA to her belly, claiming mothers are influencing their children’s sexuality.
- [China, Mozambique Unveil Plans To Map Critical Minerals In Insurgency-Hit Cabo Delgado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/china-mozambique-unveil-plans-to-map-critical-minerals-in-insurgency-hit-cabo-delgado/): This shift follows the discovery — during the early 2010s — of vast reserves exceeding 5 trillion cubic metres (around 180 trillion cubic feet) in the Rovuma Basin
- [US Energy Exports Surge To Record High As West Asia Conflict Drives Demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/25/us-energy-exports-surge-to-record-high-as-west-asia-conflict-drives-demand/): US energy exports hit record highs amid West Asia conflict, with surging oil and LNG demand from Asia and Europe, but experts warn of political risks and long term limits
- [Echoes Of 1981: Why Trump Scare At 'Hinckley Hilton' Revives Ronald Reagan Shooting Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/echoes-of-1981-why-trump-scare-at-hinckley-hilton-revives-ronald-reagan-shooting-horror/): The attack left Reagan seriously wounded and permanently etched the venue into the history of presidential security failures
- [First Open Hormuz, Nuclear Talks Later: Inside Iran’s New Peace Proposal To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/first-open-hormuz-nuclear-talks-later-inside-irans-new-peace-proposal-to-us/): Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have reached a standstill, with little progress in recent negotiations with talks in Islamabad.
- [Was White House Dinner Shooting ‘Staged’? Conspiracy Theories Explode As Trump Pushes Ballroom Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/was-white-house-dinner-shooting-staged-conspiracy-theories-explode-as-trump-pushes-ballroom-plan/): Hashtag #Staged began trending on social media after the White House shooting incident, with users sharing reactions and pushing conspiracy theories.
- [Satellite images show scale of Israeli destruction of south Lebanon towns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/satellite-images-show-scale-of-israeli-destruction-of-south-lebanon-towns/): Satellite images taken reveal the Israeli military’s massive scale of damage to towns in south Lebanon.
- [Pakistan Lifts Restrictions Around Islamabad’s Serena Hotel As US-Iran Talks Fail To Take Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/pakistan-lifts-restrictions-around-islamabads-serena-hotel-as-us-iran-talks-fail-to-take-off/): Traffic curbs around Islamabad’s Red Zone and Serena Hotel lifted after days of lockdown, even as a second round of US-Iran talks has yet to materialise.
- [Pakistan Mediation Fizzles Out As US-Iran Diplomacy Shifts Beyond Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/pakistan-mediation-fizzles-out-as-us-iran-diplomacy-shifts-beyond-islamabad/): Iran is also increasingly looking towards Russia to take a more central role in negotiations, particularly on contentious nuclear enrichment issues
- [Iran Offers US Deal To Reopen Hormuz And End The War, Trump's Security Meet Today | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-offers-us-deal-to-reopen-hormuz-and-end-the-war-trumps-security-meet-today-top-updates/): US-Iran War Updates: Tehran has given Washington a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.
- [Dramatic Video Shows Drone Exploding Near Israeli Troops During Rescue Mission In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/dramatic-video-shows-drone-exploding-near-israeli-troops-during-rescue-mission-in-lebanon/): Hezbollah drone explodes near IDF helicopter in southern Lebanon during rescue, no damage to aircraft.
- [‘Pakistan Not Suitable Intermediary For Negotiations’: Iran Questions Islamabad's Pro-US Bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/pakistan-not-suitable-intermediary-for-negotiations-iran-questions-islamabads-pro-us-bias/): Ebrahim Rezaei, member of Iran’s parliament has voiced strong reservations about Pakistan’s ability to mediate the war with US wuestioning its neutrality.
- [Oil prices rise higher amid stalled US-Iran peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/oil-prices-rise-higher-amid-stalled-us-iran-peace-talks/): Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan.
- ['He's Radicalised, Anti-Christian, Sick Guy': Trump On Accused Shooter Cole Tomas Allen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/hes-radicalised-anti-christian-sick-guy-trump-on-accused-shooter-cole-tomas-allen/): The President, who was present at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, also lauded the Secret Service for doing a “really good job”.
- ['I Am Not A Rapist': Trump Rejects ‘Paedophile’ Charge In Dinner Shooting Suspect’s Manifesto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/i-am-not-a-rapist-trump-rejects-paedophile-charge-in-dinner-shooting-suspects-manifesto/): The White House dinner shooting accused did not refer to the US president directly in the manifesto but reportedly listed his targets as “Administration officials”.
- [Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: US Navy Turns Back 38 Ships As Blockade Of Iranian Ports Continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-us-navy-turns-back-38-ships-as-blockade-of-iranian-ports-continues/): US-Iran War Ceasefire News, Peace Talks Live Updates: While a ceasefire in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has largely held, its economic impact continues to ripple globally.
- [Video: Israeli ‘ceasefire’ violations on the rise in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/video-israeli-ceasefire-violations-on-the-rise-in-gaza/): Israel has violated the so-called Gaza “ceasefire” more than 2,400 times. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains.
- [Iran war live: Araghchi to meet Putin; Trump says Tehran can call for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-war-live-araghchi-to-meet-putin-trump-says-tehran-can-call-for-talks/): Iran’s foreign minister heads to Russia as Trump says Iranian leaders can call on the phone if they want to talk.
- [Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/bomb-attack-on-colombia-highway-kills-19-ahead-of-election/): Highway bombing in Colombia’s Cauca kills 19, injures dozens amid a surge in violence ahead of next month’s election.
- [What’s driving attacks against gov’t and Russian forces in Mali?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/whats-driving-attacks-against-govt-and-russian-forces-in-mali/): Opponents, including al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces.
- [Israeli settler attacks Hebron activist’s home as soldier looks on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/israeli-settler-attacks-hebron-activists-home-as-soldier-looks-on/): An Israeli settler was filmed throwing rocks and trying to break into the home of Palestinian activist Issa Amro.
- [Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/irans-foreign-minister-leaves-pakistan-heads-to-russia-for-more-talks/): Abbas Araghchi travels to Russia, where he will speak with “senior officials”, Iran’s foreign ministry says.
- [Has Iran exposed the limits of what US can achieve by force?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/has-iran-exposed-the-limits-of-what-us-can-achieve-by-force/): Political scientist Vali Nasr argues that US and Israeli military options ‘have come up short’.
- [Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/former-israeli-pms-bennett-lapid-unite-to-challenge-netanyahu-in-elections/): The two politicians’ alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Kenya’s Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/kenyas-sawe-shatters-two-hour-marathon-barrier/): Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered a world record at the London Marathon.
- [Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/israel-issues-forced-evacuation-orders-for-southern-lebanon-in-escalation/): Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
- [Iran Steps Up Diplomatic Outreach As Araghchi Calls Saudi, Qatari Counterparts Amid Pakistan Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-steps-up-diplomatic-outreach-as-araghchi-calls-saudi-qatari-counterparts-amid-pakistan-visit/): The calls are seen as part of Iran’s broader diplomatic engagement in the region as efforts continue to ease tensions and explore possible pathways to de-escalation.
- ['They Have 3 Days Before Oil Pipelines Explode From Within': Trump's Fresh Threat To Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/they-have-3-days-before-oil-pipelines-explode-from-within-trumps-fresh-threat-to-iran/): Trump explained that if Iran is unable to continue exporting oil, the pipelines will eventually fail, both mechanically and due to the earth’s natural forces.
- [Trump Issues Fresh Ultimatum To Iran As Abbas Araghchi Returns To Pakistan | Top Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-issues-fresh-ultimatum-to-iran-as-abbas-araghchi-returns-to-pakistan-top-updates/): While direct talks between the US and Iran remain absent, Araghchi reportedly conveyed “written messages” to the US via Pakistan regarding key issues.
- [Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/thai-police-arrest-indonesian-wanted-for-10m-cyberfraud/): The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.
- [First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/first-trial-of-assad-era-syrian-official-starts-in-damascus/): Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.
- [Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/accused-shooter-was-targeting-trump-and-us-officials-authorities-say/): President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is ‘sick guy’.
- [After Operation Sindoor Setback, Munir Turned To Afghanistan War To Project Success: Pakistan Taliban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/after-operation-sindoor-setback-munir-turned-to-afghanistan-war-to-project-success-pakistan-taliban/): Pakistan Taliban has been at war with the Pakistani state and army since the past decade.
- [Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/abbas-loyalists-sweep-palestinian-elections-including-some-seats-in-gaza/): Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
- [Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-shifts-economic-focus-to-essentials-during-war-uncertainty/): The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country’s sovereign fund.
- ['Trump Was Fearless': Here's How World Leaders Reacted To Shooting At White House Dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-was-fearless-heres-how-world-leaders-reacted-to-shooting-at-white-house-dinner/): Shooting near the White House Correspondents Dinner prompts evacuation of Donald Trump, one Secret Service agent injured, suspect held, global leaders condemn political violence
- [White House Press Secy Says Gunman Wanted To 'Assassinate' Trump And Several Top Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/white-house-press-secy-says-gunman-wanted-to-assassinate-trump-and-several-top-officials/): Investigators say a gunman who tried to storm a Washington gala attended by Donald Trump planned to target administration officials, he was arrested after an exchange of gunfire
- [Trump Says Dinner Attack Suspect Wrote Anti-Christian Manifesto In Hotel Before Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-says-dinner-attack-suspect-wrote-anti-christian-manifesto-in-hotel-before-attack/): The shooter used a shotgun to fire at a Secret Service agent stationed at the Washington Hilton hotel.
- [‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/state-of-war-why-israel-has-escalated-attacks-in-gaza/): Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
- [New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/new-footage-shows-moment-of-deadly-bus-bombing-in-colombia/): Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.
- [Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Returns To Pakistan For Further Consultations On Stalled US Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-fm-abbas-araghchi-returns-to-pakistan-for-further-consultations-on-stalled-us-talks/): Sources told CNN-News18 that Araghchi brought a fresh message from Tehran, in response to the stalled peace talks with the US.
- [Is AI More Expensive Than Employees? Rising AI Costs Put Pressure On Company Budgets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/is-ai-more-expensive-than-employees-rising-ai-costs-put-pressure-on-company-budgets/): The chief technology officer of Uber has reportedly exhausted the firm’s entire AI budget for 2026 due to high token costs.
- [War, the Gulf & Rethinking Money in Sport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/war-the-gulf-rethinking-money-in-sport/): Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf
- [Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/will-yamal-salah-and-ekitike-miss-the-world-cup-2026-due-to-injury/): From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Brazil’s trio, these 10 players could be out of action.
- [Buckingham Palace Says King Charles' US Visit Plans Under Review After Washington Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/buckingham-palace-says-king-charles-us-visit-plans-under-review-after-washington-shooting/): In a statement, Buckingham Palace said King Charles III was “greatly relieved” that Trump, his wife and other guests were unharmed in the incident.
- [Mali Defence Minister Killed In Car Bomb Attack By Al-Qaeda-Linked Group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/mali-defence-minister-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-by-al-qaeda-linked-group/): The attack also claimed the lives of Camara’s second wife and two grandchildren, family and government sources confirmed on Sunday.
- [‘Would Never Have Happened’: Trump Pushes $400m White House Ballroom After Dinner Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/would-never-have-happened-trump-pushes-400m-white-house-ballroom-after-dinner-shooting/): After shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents dinner, Trump renewed calls for a secure White House ballroom, suspect Cole Allen said he targeted Trump officials
- [Trump’s Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Has Deepened A Historic Shipping Crisis, Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-has-deepened-a-historic-shipping-crisis-heres-how/): Trump ordered a US naval blockade on Iran linked ships in Hormuz, Iran retaliated by closing the waterway, crippling oil flows and spiking Brent crude. News18 explains the crisis
- [Mali defence minister killed after coordinated attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/mali-defence-minister-killed-after-coordinated-attacks/): Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.
- [Israel feared Amal Khalil, just as it did Shireen Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/israel-feared-amal-khalil-just-as-it-did-shireen-abu-akleh/): Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed because she refused to be intimidated into silence.
- [40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/40-years-since-the-worlds-worst-nuclear-disaster-in-ukraine/): 40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine
- [Mali rattled by ongoing armed attacks: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/mali-rattled-by-ongoing-armed-attacks-what-to-know/): Mali’s security situation has deteriorated in recent years, as armed groups have carried out coordinated attacks.
- [US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/us-iran-conflict-whats-the-latest-as-the-islamabad-talks-stall/): Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Fox News Reporter Clarifies Call Drop After Karoline Leavitt’s Husband Warning Sparks Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/fox-news-reporter-clarifies-call-drop-after-karoline-leavitts-husband-warning-sparks-buzz/): The abrupt interruption quickly fuelled speculation on social media, with some users suggesting the broadcast had been deliberately cut.
- [Iran Presents ‘Amended Proposal Of Framework’ To End US-Israel Conflict: Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-presents-amended-proposal-of-framework-to-end-us-israel-conflict-exclusive/): If the Muscat meetings and Araghchi’s follow-up Islamabad tour remain fruitful then United States and Iran may resume second round of Islamabad talks soon, said sources
- [WHO Prequalifies First Malaria Treatment For Newborns And Infants: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/who-prequalifies-first-malaria-treatment-for-newborns-and-infants-all-you-need-to-know/): Previously, babies under 5 kg had to be treated with crushed adult or older-child tablets, leading to high risks of dosing errors, toxicity, and side effects. News18 explains
- [White House Dinner Shooter Told Police He Targeted Trump Officials; FBI Secures Suspect’s Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/white-house-dinner-shooter-told-police-he-targeted-trump-officials-fbi-secures-suspects-home/): The shooting took place during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, a prominent gathering attended by journalists, officials, and public figures.
- [Iran Caused More Damage To US Bases Than Trump Officials Admitted, Repairs May Cost Billions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-caused-more-damage-to-us-bases-than-trump-officials-admitted-repairs-may-cost-billions-report/): The US Defence Department has not shared full details about how much damage was actually caused by the Iranian strikes.
- [Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/timeline-trump-assassination-attempts-and-security-incidents/): Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.
- [Kenya’s Sawe is world’s first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/kenyas-sawe-is-worlds-first-man-to-run-a-sub-two-hour-marathon-in-london/): Sebastian Sawe breaks Kelvin Kiptum’s previous world record of 2:00:35; Ethiopia’s Assefa retains her women’s crown.
- [Syria puts first Assad-era chief on trial in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/syria-puts-first-assad-era-chief-on-trial-in-damascus/): Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with ‘crimes against the Syrian people’.
- [Car Bomb Explosion Rocks Northern Ireland, Several Homes Evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/car-bomb-explosion-rocks-northern-ireland-several-homes-evacuated/): Car explodes outside Dunmurry police station near Belfast, homes evacuated, no injuries, suspected car bomb raises fears of dissident republican activity, police probe ongoing
- [Is Iran's New Supreme Leader Dead? Mojtaba Khamenei Portrait In Mural Fuels Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/is-irans-new-supreme-leader-dead-mojtaba-khamenei-portrait-in-mural-fuels-speculation/): There has been no official comment from the Iranian government or state media on the mural or the questions it has raised.
- [Will 2026 Heat Trigger ‘Mega El Niño’ Which Killed 4% Of World’s Population 150 Years Ago?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/will-2026-heat-trigger-mega-el-nino-which-killed-4-of-worlds-population-150-years-ago/): Will 2026 Heat Trigger ‘Super Or Mega El Niño’?What had happened almost 150 years ago? What is the phenomenon? What destruction can it cause? Should India worry? News18 explains
- [What we know about the suspected ‘assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/what-we-know-about-the-suspected-assassination-attempt-on-donald-trump/): A man armed is in custody after trying to rush the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which Trump was attending.
- [Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/malis-defence-minister-sadio-camara-killed-amid-coordinated-attacks/): Camara’s house in the garrison town of Kati came under attack amid simultaneous attacks across the West African country.
- [Raghu Rai, legendary Indian photographer, dies at 83](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/raghu-rai-legendary-indian-photographer-dies-at-83/): A Magnum Photos icon, Rai’s photos preserved India’s memory through some of its pathbreaking events spanning decades.
- [Yemen’s landmine crisis endures despite truce and de-mining efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/yemens-landmine-crisis-endures-despite-truce-and-de-mining-efforts/): Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim, even amid ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining initiatives.
- [Israel destroys solar panels in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/israel-destroys-solar-panels-in-south-lebanon/): Israel destroys solar panels in south Lebanon
- [At least four people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/at-least-four-people-killed-in-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Israeli forces keep advancing further into western Gaza, slowly expanding the area of their control in the east.
- [NASA Fellow, Highly Educated Tutor: All About Cole Thomas Allen, Trump's White House Dinner Shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/nasa-fellow-highly-educated-tutor-all-about-cole-thomas-allen-trumps-white-house-dinner-shooter/): Allen is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017.
- [Kash Patel On His Way Out? FBI Director's Firing 'Only A Matter Of Time', Says Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/kash-patel-on-his-way-out-fbi-directors-firing-only-a-matter-of-time-says-report/): A news report claims that FBI chief Kash Patel frequently engages in drinking to the point of “obvious intoxication” at clubs in Washington DC, and his home city of Las Vegas
- [Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least five, damage ship in port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-at-least-five-damage-ship-in-port/): Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.
- [Chornobyl’s surviving ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after nuclear disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/chornobyls-surviving-liquidators-return-40-years-after-nuclear-disaster/): About 600,000 soldiers, firefighters, engineers, miners and medics cleaned up after the nuclear plant explosion.
- [What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/what-to-know-about-cole-allen-alleged-wh-correspondents-dinner-shooter/): Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.
- [Iran Faces Staggering Losses, But Still Wants Trump To Blink First: Decoding Tehran’s Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-faces-staggering-losses-but-still-wants-trump-to-blink-first-decoding-tehrans-response/): While Iran faces economic strangulation, its leaders appear to be gambling that global energy shock & domestic political pressure will force US to back down, News18 explains
- ['Look At Abraham Lincoln': Trump Says Assassins Target 'Most Impactful' People After Shooting Scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/look-at-abraham-lincoln-trump-says-assassins-target-most-impactful-people-after-shooting-scare/): Donald Trump was seated on the dais at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s dinner, when loud bangs triggered panic across the room
- [Wine-Gate: Journalists Flee With Luxury Booze Amid Chaos Following White House Gala Shooting | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/wine-gate-journalists-flee-with-luxury-booze-amid-chaos-following-white-house-gala-shooting-watch/): The internet is reeling after viral clips show journalists looting the bar during a live assassination scare at the black-tie gala.
- [Anthony Edwards injures knee in Timberwolves’ Game 4 win against Nuggets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/anthony-edwards-injures-knee-in-timberwolves-game-4-win-against-nuggets/): Edward’s teammate Donte DiVincenzo was also hurt as Minnesota rallied to beat Denver and take a 3-1 playoff series lead.
- [World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/world-reacts-to-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): US politicians from across the aisle, world leaders condemn the attack and express relief that Trump is safe.
- [How American taxpayers fund Trump’s wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/how-american-taxpayers-fund-trumps-wars/): Americans worked 50 days in 2025 to fund war. Contractors got twice the tax money that US troops did.
- [Aljamain Sterling calls for featherweight title shot after UFC 116 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/aljamain-sterling-calls-for-featherweight-title-shot-after-ufc-116-win/): Sterling wants a featherweight title shot against Volkanovski after a unanimous win over Zalal in Las Vegas.
- [Déjà Vu In Washington: Trump Rescued From Same Hotel Where Reagan’s 1981 Assassination Bid Unfolded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/deja-vu-in-washington-trump-rescued-from-same-hotel-where-reagans-1981-assassination-bid-unfolded/): On March 30, 1981, Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. outside the venue after delivering a speech.
- [Weed Is No Longer Treated Like Heroin In The US And That’s A Big Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/weed-is-no-longer-treated-like-heroin-in-the-us-and-thats-a-big-deal/): By shifting marijuana out of the most restrictive drug category, the US is signalling a major policy shift that could reshape the industry, even as full legalisation.
- [Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Saleem Dola, Wanted In India-Linked Drug Case, Held In Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/dawood-ibrahims-aide-saleem-dola-wanted-in-india-linked-drug-case-held-in-istanbul/): Saleem Dola, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in India-linked drug networks, has been detained in Istanbul after being wanted by multiple agencies.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-58-as-tehran-washington-talks-stall/): Trump calls off planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys, in the latest setback to efforts to end the war with Iran.
- [Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/washington-shooting-is-trump-safe-what-we-know-so-far/): The US president is unharmed after being rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
- [We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/we-can-make-sure-another-chornobyl-disaster-does-not-happen-here-is-how/): In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative.
- [Uncertainty Returns To US-Iran Peace Talks After Trump Scraps Delegation Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/uncertainty-returns-to-us-iran-peace-talks-after-trump-scraps-delegation-visit/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had been in Islamabad engaging with Pakistan’s leadership, also left Pakistan.
- ['Not My First': How Many Times Has Donald Trump Faced Assassination Attempts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/not-my-first-how-many-times-has-donald-trump-faced-assassination-attempts/): U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were escorted out of the White House Correspondents’ dinner after loud, unidentified bangs were heard at the venue
- ['Heard A Gunshot, Saw Secret Service Jump': Indian Journalist Recounts White House Dinner Scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/heard-a-gunshot-saw-secret-service-jump-indian-journalist-recounts-white-house-dinner-scare/): An Indian journalist described hearing a gunshot near the entry point at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting a swift evacuation of around 2,000 attendees.
- [Injured Salah has played his last game for Liverpool: Egypt team official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/injured-salah-has-played-his-last-game-for-liverpool-egypt-team-official/): Hamstring tear will keep Salah out for four weeks, but he will be fit for Egypt at the World Cup, Ibrahim Hassan says.
- [Karoline Leavitt’s ‘Shots Will Be Fired’ Comment Before Trump Event Security Scare Raises Eyebrows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/karoline-leavitts-shots-will-be-fired-comment-before-trump-event-security-scare-raises-eyebrows/): Trump was sitting on the dais at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s dinner, when loud bangs disrupted the event, prompting a swift security response
- [‘Won’t Deter Me’: Trump Says Shooting At White House Event Won’t Impact Iran War Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/wont-deter-me-trump-says-shooting-at-white-house-event-wont-impact-iran-war-policy/): Trump earlier canceled his envoys’ trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, after being unimpressed with Tehran’s negotiating position following nearly two months of war.
- [Who Is Trump’s White House Dinner Shooter? 31-Year-Old California Man In Custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/who-is-trumps-white-house-dinner-shooter-31-year-old-california-man-in-custody/): The shooter had a shotgun and handgun on him, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.
- [Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump Cancels Envoys' Visit To Pakistan, Says 'Tehran Offered A Lot But...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trump-cancels-envoys-visit-to-pakistan-says-tehran-offered-a-lot-but/): US-Iran War Ceasefire News, Peace Talks Live Updates: Donald Trump cancels Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit to Islamabad, cites inadequate Iran peace proposal
- [‘Just Want To Go Home’: Erika Kirk Shaken, In Tears After Shooting At Trump's Dinner Event | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/just-want-to-go-home-erika-kirk-shaken-in-tears-after-shooting-at-trumps-dinner-event-video/): Gunfire near a security checkpoint disrupted the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump and guests were evacuated, a suspect was detained.
- [‘Violence Should Never Be The Way’: How Global Leaders Reacted To White House Shooting Incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/violence-should-never-be-the-way-how-global-leaders-reacted-to-white-house-shooting-incident/): Secret Service personnel and other authorities rushed into the banquet hall as hundreds of guests took cover under tables.
- [Trump Posts Video Of Shooter Breaching Barricade As Secret Service Agents Run To Respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-posts-video-of-shooter-breaching-barricade-as-secret-service-agents-run-to-respond/): Donald Trump shared a video showing the suspected attacker breaching barricades and running toward the venue before Secret Service agents rushed in and stopped him.
- [Video: Colombia blames dissident FARC rebel for deadly bus bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/video-colombia-blames-dissident-farc-rebel-for-deadly-bus-bomb/): A bomb-laden bus has exploded, killing at least 14 people on Colombia’s Pan-American Highway to Venezuela.
- [Trump confirms officer shot at White House Correspondents’ gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/trump-confirms-officer-shot-at-white-house-correspondents-gala/): US President Donald Trump has called a shooter who tried to rush the White House Correspondents’ gala, ‘a sick person.’
- [Watch | Donald Trump, Melania Evacuated From White House Dinner After Gunshots Were Fired](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/watch-donald-trump-melania-evacuated-from-white-house-dinner-after-gunshots-were-fired/): Secret Service agents acted swiftly, escorting the President and the First Lady out of the venue as panic spread among guests
- [First Pic Of Suspected Shooter Surfaces After White House Dinner Scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/26/first-pic-of-suspected-shooter-surfaces-after-white-house-dinner-scare/): An unverified image allegedly showing the suspected shooter from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident is circulating online, its authenticity is yet to be confirmed.
- [Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-fm-in-russia-says-us-has-offered-new-round-of-talks/): Russia is hosting Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a possible new round of talks.
- [Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/who-holds-the-cards-in-iran-us-talks/): Both the US and Iran claim to have the upper hand in negotiations over the war, but who holds the cards?
- [Will vote make a difference to Palestinians under Israeli occupation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/will-vote-make-a-difference-to-palestinians-under-israeli-occupation/): The Palestinian Authority’s Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.
- [Leavitt blames democrats for ‘cult of hatred’ against Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/leavitt-blames-democrats-for-cult-of-hatred-against-trump/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed democrats for promoting the rhetoric which fuels ‘cult of hatred’.
- [Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/hezbollah-and-israel-swap-threats-and-strikes-across-lebanons-border/): Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon’.
- [King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for high-profile US state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-arrive-for-high-profile-us-state-visit/): The British monarch’s US visit underscores shared history amid strained ties and tensions over the Iran conflict.
- [Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/timeline-the-highs-and-lows-of-the-us-uk-special-relationship/): Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles’s US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.
- [Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iraqi-president-names-shia-bloc-candidate-ali-al-zaidi-as-pm-designate/): Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
- [What people in Beirut think about the Lebanon-Israel negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/what-people-in-beirut-think-about-the-lebanon-israel-negotiations/): Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.
- [Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/thousands-held-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudans-el-fasher-ngo/): Hundreds of women and children among those detained by the rebel group, says Sudan Doctors Network.
- [Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/elon-musk-trial-against-sam-altman-to-reveal-openai-power-struggle/): The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI, and jury selection starts on Monday.
- [White House To Review Security After White House Dinner Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/white-house-to-review-security-after-white-house-dinner-shooting/): Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Trump and other officials were likely the intended targets.
- [Israel Army Chief Warns 2026 ‘Likely Year Of Fighting’ Across Multiple Fronts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/israel-army-chief-warns-2026-likely-year-of-fighting-across-multiple-fronts/): Israel military chief Eyal Zamir warns 2026 will bring continued multi front conflict with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, urges expanding IDF troop numbers amid sustained pressure.
- [Donald Trump Demands Sacking Of Jimmy Kimmel Over His 'Despicable' Joke On Melania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/donald-trump-demands-sacking-of-jimmy-kimmel-over-his-despicable-joke-on-melania/): Trump and his wife slammed Kimmel for a controversial joke on his show, where he called the First Lady an expectant widow.
- [In A First, Archaeologists Use AI To Reveal Face Of One Of Victims Of Pompeii Volcanic Eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/in-a-first-archaeologists-use-ai-to-reveal-face-of-one-of-victims-of-pompeii-volcanic-eruption/): The reconstruction was developed by the Pompeii Archaeological Park and is based on archaeological survey data from excavations near the Porta Stabia necropolis.
- [Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Melania Trump Breaks Silence On Jimmy Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Jibe Before White House Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/melania-trump-breaks-silence-on-jimmy-kimmels-expectant-widow-jibe-before-white-house-shooting/): Melania Trump called Jimmy Kimmel a “coward” and accused him of spreading hatred after the comedian made a controversial joke aimed at the First Lady.
- [Magicians David Blaine, David Copperfield Named In Epstein Files; Details Of Links Emerge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/magicians-david-blaine-david-copperfield-named-in-epstein-files-details-of-links-emerge/): Some emails show Epstein trying to introduce Blaine to political figures and discussing social plans.
- [NATO May Scale Back Annual Summits Amid Concerns Over Trump-Era Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/nato-may-scale-back-annual-summits-amid-concerns-over-trump-era-tensions/): NATO may end annual leaders summits, considering biennial meetings and possibly skipping 2028 to ease tensions, amid concerns over Donald Trump and defence spending disputes.
- [After Failed Peace Talks, Iran FM Says Tehran Looking Into Trump's Request For Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/after-failed-peace-talks-iran-fm-says-tehran-looking-into-trumps-request-for-negotiations/): Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is reviewing Trump negotiation request, after talks with Vladimir Putin on war and Hormuz.
- [Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/melania-trump-blasts-kimmel-calls-on-abc-to-take-stand-against-comedian/): First lady accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fuelling political turmoil, calls on network to act against his ‘hateful’ rhetoric.
- [Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/gunmen-kidnap-23-children-from-nigerian-orphanage/): Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
- [Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/ceasefire-at-risk-as-pakistan-and-afghanistan-report-cross-border-attacks/): The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.
- [Plane Crashes Near South Sudan’s Juba, Kills All 14 Onboard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/plane-crashes-near-south-sudans-juba-kills-all-14-onboard/): As per preliminary reports, the aircraft may have crashed in bad weather, particularly low visibility.
- [$500M Superyacht Owned By Sanctioned Russian Billionaire Sails Through Blockaded Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/500m-superyacht-owned-by-sanctioned-russian-billionaire-sails-through-blockaded-hormuz/): Superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crosses restricted Strait of Hormuz from Dubai to Muscat amid US Iran standoff and reduced shipping traffic.
- [DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/dr-congo-to-establish-us-backed-paramilitary-guard-for-mines/): US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
- [What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/what-does-the-us-dinner-shooting-mean-for-trump/): At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.
- [Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/will-the-iran-war-push-millions-back-into-poverty/): US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.
- [Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/suspected-pirates-steer-cargo-vessel-towards-somalia/): Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.
- [Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/analysis-bennett-lapid-alliance-attempt-to-unseat-israels-netanyahu/): Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.
- [UK Lawmakers To Vote On Probe Into Starmer Over Scandal Involving Former US Envoy With Ties To Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/uk-lawmakers-to-vote-on-probe-into-starmer-over-scandal-involving-former-us-envoy-with-ties-to-epstein/): MPs will vote on probing Keir Starmer for allegedly misleading Parliament over Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment, amid vetting, Epstein and police misconduct concerns.
- [Iran Fires Warning Shots Near Tanker Carrying Indian Crew Off Oman; Seafarers Safe, Says Govt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-fires-warning-shots-near-tanker-carrying-indian-crew-off-oman-seafarers-safe-says-govt/): Mandeep Singh Randhawa, a director at the ministry, said the incident did not pose a threat to Indian nationals.
- [Microsoft Ends Exclusive Access To OpenAI AI Models, Opens Door To Amazon, Google](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/microsoft-ends-exclusive-access-to-openai-ai-models-opens-door-to-amazon-google/): Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI models as OpenAI can now use rival clouds like Amazon and Google, Microsoft stays primary partner with IP license through 2032.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/lebanon-latest-israels-deadly-attacks-amid-ceasefire-breaches/): Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire falters, killing at least 14 and forcing new displacement.
- [Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury in November: Hearn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/anthony-joshua-to-fight-tyson-fury-in-november-hearn/): Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua and Fury have inked a deal for a heavyweight boxing showdown later this year.
- [Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/plane-crashes-near-south-sudans-juba-killing-all-14-on-board/): Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility.
- [Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/timeline-how-mali-went-from-democracy-beacon-to-instability/): Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.
- [Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/germanys-merz-says-us-has-no-strategy-in-iran-war/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.
- [Pakistan Attacks Afghan University In Kunar Province; 3 Injured, Thousands Of Students Affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/pakistan-attacks-afghan-university-in-kunar-province-3-injured-thousands-of-students-affected/): Pakistan’s military reportedly launched attacks at multiple schools and higher educational institutions in Kunar, affecting thousands of students in the Afghan province.
- [‘We Will Do Everything For Peace’: Putin Tells Iran FM, Thanks Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/we-will-do-everything-for-peace-putin-tells-iran-fm-thanks-mojtaba-khamenei/): Iran envoy Abbas Araghchi meets Vladimir Putin after talks in Pakistan and Oman. Russia offers mediation in US-Iran tensions, while Donald Trump reviews military options.
- [Bangladesh On Alert After Militant Plot With Ex-Military Links Surfaces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/bangladesh-on-alert-after-militant-plot-with-ex-military-links-surfaces/): Bangladesh boosts security at all eight airports after police warned of possible militant attacks on airports, parliament and places of worship, with agencies on high alert
- [What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/what-does-trump-shooting-at-us-dinner-mean-for-world-cup-security/): Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
- [5,000 Visas, 0 Duty, Cheaper Wines: Why ‘Express’ India-New Zealand FTA Is Historic Milestone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/5000-visas-0-duty-cheaper-wines-why-express-india-new-zealand-fta-is-historic-milestone/): PM Modi said investment commitment of USD 20 billion by New Zealand will strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation & tech. News18 explains in FAQs
- [Hormuz In Focus As Iran, Oman Hold Talks; Tehran Says ‘Some Agreements Reached’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/hormuz-in-focus-as-iran-oman-hold-talks-tehran-says-some-agreements-reached/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and Oman reached agreements to keep consulting on Hormuz security after peace talks in Islamabad collapsed during the weekend.
- [Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/lebanon-cannot-be-bombed-into-sovereignty/): A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot be achieved without a credible political transition.
- [Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/have-us-iran-talks-failed-why-no-deal-yet-doesnt-mean-diplomacy-is-dead/): US-Iran diplomacy in a deadlock, but analysts say both sides are unlikely to return to fighting.
- [‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/clearly-stronger-germanys-merz-says-iran-humiliated-us-in-its-war/): German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.
- [How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/how-does-targeting-water-supply-during-war-worsen-the-scarcity-crisis/): We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.
- [WH Dinner Gunman Shared ‘kill Manifesto’ Minutes Before Attack, Trump Calls Him 'Anti-christian' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/wh-dinner-gunman-shared-kill-manifesto-minutes-before-attack-trump-calls-him-anti-christian-4k/): US President Donald Trump said on April 26 that the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was a “pretty sick guy”Trump said in TV interviews that the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, had posted an “anti-Christian” manifesto”He was a Christian, ‌believer, and then he became an anti-Christian, and he […]
- [German Chancellor Merz Says Ukraine May Have To Give Up Territory To Advance EU Membership Bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/german-chancellor-merz-says-ukraine-may-have-to-give-up-territory-to-advance-eu-membership-bid/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine may need territorial concessions to secure EU path, warns EU entry is unrealistic before 2028, suggests interim observer roles.
- [Chris Martin Joins Polish Influencer’s 9-Day Liveathon, Helps Raise Over ₹638 Crore For Cancer Care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/chris-martin-joins-polish-influencers-9-day-liveathon-helps-raise-over-%e2%82%b9638-crore-for-cancer-care/): Polish influencer raises Rs 6,38,27,25,000 for Cancer Fighters via a nine-day YouTube stream, joined by stars like Chris Martin, Iga Swiatek and Robert Lewandowski
- ['US Has No Strategy, Being Humiliated By Iran': German Chancellor Calls For Quick End To War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/us-has-no-strategy-being-humiliated-by-iran-german-chancellor-calls-for-quick-end-to-war/): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iranians are “negotiating very skilfully” and “clearly stronger than one thought”, while the US had no effective exit strategy.
- [Fighting over access to water in Chad kills at least 42, army intervenes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/fighting-over-access-to-water-in-chad-kills-at-least-42-army-intervenes/): Dispute over water spirals into reprisal attacks, government says situation is ‘under control’.
- [Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/mbappe-could-miss-el-clasico-after-real-madrid-confirm-thigh-injury/): French striker doubtful after sustaining an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, his club says.
- [PSG vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/psg-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Bayern travel to face defending champions PSG in Paris for the first-leg of a blockbuster Champions League semifinal.
- ['Wanted To See...': Trump On Buzz Over Why JD Vance Was Swept Away First After Shooting At Media Gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/wanted-to-see-trump-on-buzz-over-why-jd-vance-was-swept-away-first-after-shooting-at-media-gala/): Many on the internet are posting videos of how US Vice President JD Vance was swept to safety by his security detail, while President Donald Trump’s extraction was delayed
- [Iran Is Keen On Getting Hormuz Cleared: Why Smooth Sail In The Strait Matters To Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-is-keen-on-getting-hormuz-cleared-why-smooth-sail-in-the-strait-matters-to-tehran/): Why Iran Is Keen On Getting Strait Of Hormuz Cleared: For how long can Tehran’s economy sustain the impact of a total US naval blockade? News18 explains
- [PM Modi Lauds India-New Zealand FTA, Luxon Calls It 'Historic Milestone'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/pm-modi-lauds-india-new-zealand-fta-luxon-calls-it-historic-milestone/): Under the agreement, all 8,284 Indian product categories will get zero-duty access to the New Zealand market from the start, removing earlier tariffs that ranged up to 10%.
- [Putin To Meet Iran’s Araghchi As Tehran Blames US For Failed Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/putin-to-meet-irans-araghchi-as-tehran-blames-us-for-failed-talks/): Iran blames US for collapse of talks as Abbas Araghchi visits Russia, Strait of Hormuz blockade and US counter blockade roil global markets, oil prices rise amid stalled diplomacy.
- [Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/dynamic-pricing-adding-to-dystopian-2026-world-cup-ex-liverpool-ceo-says/): Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.
- [World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/world-cup-2026-prize-money-fees-to-be-increased-for-all-teams-fifa/): Football’s global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.
- [Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/somalia-hunger-crisis-worsens-as-drought-displaces-more-than-500000-people/): In Somalia, displaced communities face starvation as humanitarian funds decrease, leaving them without assistance or hope.
- [Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/varoufakis-on-palantir-ai-warfare-and-the-rise-of-tech-lordism/): Yanis Varoufakis speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Palantir’s new manifesto, AI weapons, and big tech’s ideological drive.
- [Cheaper Apples, Easier Visas: What India-NZ Trade Deal Means For Consumers And Students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/cheaper-apples-easier-visas-what-india-nz-trade-deal-means-for-consumers-and-students/): India and New Zealand near free trade deal cutting tariffs on fruit, wine, dairy and key inputs, easing visas and boosting market access to expand currently modest bilateral trade.
- [Beyond Hormuz: Piracy Surge Off Somalia Adds New Risk To Global Shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/beyond-hormuz-piracy-surge-off-somalia-adds-new-risk-to-global-shipping/): Pirates hijack multiple vessels off Somalia as UKMTO raises threat to substantial, while a US Iran dual blockade at Strait of Hormuz halts trade and strands ships and seafarers.
- [How Trump Ended Up In A Global Economic Clash With China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/how-trump-ended-up-in-a-global-economic-clash-with-china/): As tensions rise ahead of a high-stakes meeting, the balance of power looks very different from just a few months ago
- [JD Vance Or Marco Rubio? Who Could Be Donald Trump’s Successor In 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/jd-vance-or-marco-rubio-who-could-be-donald-trumps-successor-in-2028/): As Donald Trump weighs his successor, JD Vance leads in polls, but Marco Rubio’s growing standing is reshaping the contest.
- [Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/irans-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-talks/): Iran’s foreign minister in Russia for talks
- [This Canadian Province Is Set To Ban Social Media, AI Chatbots For Youth Under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/this-canadian-province-is-set-to-ban-social-media-ai-chatbots-for-youth-under-16/): Members of the federal Liberal party voted earlier this month to set 16 as the age for Canadians to be able to use social media accounts during the party’s policy convention.
- [UAE Asked Pakistan To Repay Its USD 1.5 Billion Loan. Is India The Reason?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/uae-asked-pakistan-to-repay-its-usd-1-5-billion-loan-is-india-the-reason/): The fallout with the UAE has further increased Pakistan’s dependence on Saudi Arabia, whose backing now makes up nearly half of the country’s central bank reserves.
- [Inside Tehran's New Playbook: Why Iran Is Moving Beyond Pakistan Mediation | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/inside-tehrans-new-playbook-why-iran-is-moving-beyond-pakistan-mediation-exclusive/): According to an intel assessment, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s multi-country outreach is part of a deliberate effort to diversify diplomatic channels
- [Questions over Trump’s security after shooting at press gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/questions-over-trumps-security-after-shooting-at-press-gala/): After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents’ dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.
- [The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/the-war-on-iran-is-eroding-nuclear-non-proliferation/): US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.
- [North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/north-korea-opens-museum-commemorating-troops-killed-fighting-for-russia/): Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.
- [Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/russia-attacks-odesa-claims-ukraine-hit-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/): Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.
- [Iran Offers 'Phased' Deal on Hormuz, Nuclear Talks; Araghchi to Meet Putin, Trump Says ‘Call US" |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-offers-phased-deal-on-hormuz-nuclear-talks-araghchi-to-meet-putin-trump-says-call-us-4k/): Iran through Pakistani mediators has given the US a new proposal for reaching a deal on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, Axios reported The proposal suggests postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage, according to a US official and sources familiar with the matterIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas […]
- [King Charles III In US: Why Is It Being Called His ‘Most Challenging Diplomatic Mission’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/king-charles-iii-in-us-why-is-it-being-called-his-most-challenging-diplomatic-mission/): King Charles III’s trip is being described by many as most challenging diplomatic mission of his reign, amid the global conflict and his personal health battles. News18 explains
- [‘Nobody Told Me It’s A Dangerous Profession’: Trump After White House Shooting Scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/nobody-told-me-its-a-dangerous-profession-trump-after-white-house-shooting-scare/): Following a security incident in Washington, the US president made a remark that quickly drew attention
- ['Thought A Bomb Was Going To Go Off': Performer Attending Trump's Dinner Event Recounts Horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/thought-a-bomb-was-going-to-go-off-performer-attending-trumps-dinner-event-recounts-horror/): Mentalist Oz Pearlman describes chaos and fear as gunfire erupts near Trump at Washington Hilton. Suspect Cole Allen arrested.
- [War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/war-and-neglect-fuel-deadly-measles-epidemic-in-sudans-darfur/): Measles kills 70 in East Darfur’s Labado in a few weeks as healthcare collapse leaves families without medicines.
- [Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/irans-top-diplomat-in-russia-as-tehran-intensifies-efforts-to-end-the-war/): Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Trump After Hilton Shooting: Real Sympathy Boost Or Just A Midterm Mirage?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/trump-after-hilton-shooting-real-sympathy-boost-or-just-a-midterm-mirage/): Before the shooting, Trump was already facing serious political headwinds, with his approval ratings slipping 33-36 per cent in multiple polls
- ['Thieves Feeding Evil': Pope Leo Sharpens Rhetoric Against War, Warns About Use Of Nuclear Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/thieves-feeding-evil-pope-leo-sharpens-rhetoric-against-war-warns-about-use-of-nuclear-power/): Pope Leo XIV marks Chornobyl anniversary, warns of nuclear risks, condemns war and environmental exploitation as theft, and urges wise use of atomic power.
- [Iran Blames US For Stalled Peace Talks, Calls Hormuz Safe Passage ‘Important Global Issue’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-blames-us-for-stalled-peace-talks-calls-hormuz-safe-passage-important-global-issue/): “The US approaches caused the previous round of negotiations, despite progress, to fail to reach its goals because of the excessive demands,” Araghchi said.
- [King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/king-charles-us-visit-what-to-know-about-the-itinerary-congress-address/): King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit comes amid US–UK tensions and the 250th anniversary of US independence.
- [Zaragoza goalkeeper punches player, sparks brawl in La Liga 2 derby match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/zaragoza-goalkeeper-punches-player-sparks-brawl-in-la-liga-2-derby-match/): Real Zaragoza’s Esteban Andrada faces a ban for punching Huesca’s Jorge Pulido after being shown a red card.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-59-amid-diplomatic-push-to-end-conflict/): Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.
- [ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/acl-injury-ends-xavi-simons-world-cup-2026-dream-with-netherlands/): Dutch midfielder suffers a suspected ACL injury in his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.
- [‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/i-have-to-protect-them-the-man-guarding-mauritanias-rare-islamic-books/): Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.
- [Who Was LeT Commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi? Hafiz Saeed's Close Aide Shot Dead In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/who-was-let-commander-sheikh-yousuf-afridi-hafiz-saeeds-close-aide-shot-dead-in-pakistan/): Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid a rising wave of targeted killings of terrorists in Pakistan.
- [Trump Dinner Shooting: While Guests Dive For Cover, This Man Kept Eating Salad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/trump-dinner-shooting-while-guests-dive-for-cover-this-man-kept-eating-salad/): The video went viral on social media platforms and earned him nicknames such as “the salad guy” and a whirlwind of conversation.
- [‘Bharat Mata Needs You’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians In US To Return After Trump's ‘Hellhole’ Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/bharat-mata-needs-you-zohos-sridhar-vembu-urges-indians-in-us-to-return-after-trumps-hellhole-row/): Sridhar Vembu emphasised that respect in today’s world, along with prosperity and security, stems primarily from one source – a nation’s technological prowess.
- [Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/taiwan-court-hands-down-jail-terms-in-tsmc-trade-secrets-case/): Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.
- [Rockets thrash LeBron’s Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs’ return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/rockets-thrash-lebrons-lakers-wembanyama-triumphant-on-spurs-return/): Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114–93 series lead as DPOY Wembanyama returns from concussion protocol.
- ['Our Math Is Different’: Iran’s ‘1 For 4’ Warning To Gulf As Trump Threatens Oil Infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/our-math-is-different-irans-1-for-4-warning-to-gulf-as-trump-threatens-oil-infrastructure/): Trump gave a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening to blow up its oil pipelines if it does not agree to a ceasefire deal to end the war.
- [From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/from-australia-to-vietnam-the-iran-war-is-fuelling-demand-for-evs/): Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles.
- [How Did Trump Get Exposed To A Gunman Again? What Went Wrong In Security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/how-did-trump-get-exposed-to-a-gunman-again-what-went-wrong-in-security/): Gunman exploited lax security at Washington Hilton during White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was attended by President Donald Trump.
- [‘I Wasn’t Worried, Wanted To See’: Donald Trump Recalls Chaotic Moments After Gunfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/i-wasnt-worried-wanted-to-see-donald-trump-recalls-chaotic-moments-after-gunfire/): He said his curiosity to see for himself what was happening probably slowed the Secret Service’s efforts to rush him to safety.
- [How Illegal Drug Cartel Gold Becomes ‘American’ Inside The US Mint, Netting Billions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/how-illegal-drug-cartel-gold-becomes-american-inside-the-us-mint-netting-billions/): An investigation has found out that US Mint gold coins, which legally require use of only American gold, rely on foreign and illegal sources for gold.
- [Israel Sent Missile Defence, Forces To UAE When Iran Escalated Attacks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/israel-sent-missile-defence-forces-to-uae-when-iran-escalated-attacks-report/): The Israeli-designed Iron Dome system is meant to protect populated areas and critical assets by neutralising short-range aerial threats.
- [Trump Jokes About 'Cute' King Charles III While Welcoming UK Royal Couple To White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-jokes-about-cute-king-charles-iii-while-welcoming-uk-royal-couple-to-white-house/): King Charles and Queen Camilla begin a four-day US state visit, welcomed by President Donald Trump and Melania at the White House, with ceremonies and planned bilateral talks.
- [LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/live-psg-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-semifinal-first-leg/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
- [UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/uae-leaves-opec-in-blow-to-oil-cartel-amid-war-on-iran/): The United ‌Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
- [Is a US-Iran deal still possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/is-a-us-iran-deal-still-possible/): As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow.
- [Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tuapse refinery for third time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/ukrainian-drones-strike-russias-tuapse-refinery-for-third-time/): Ukraine targeted a major Russian oil refinery in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time within two weeks.
- [Pakistan Targets Afghan Taliban Posts In Retaliatory Action Along Border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/pakistan-targets-afghan-taliban-posts-in-retaliatory-action-along-border/): The clashes were reported after a pause in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, launched on February 26 in response to attacks on border posts by the Afghan Taliban.
- [Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/qatar-says-using-hormuz-strait-as-political-weapon-is-unacceptable/): Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.
- [Belarus eyes Western ties as it frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/belarus-eyes-western-ties-as-it-frees-journalist-andrzej-poczobut/): President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
- [Maldives police raid news outlet over report alleging president’s affair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/maldives-police-raid-news-outlet-over-report-alleging-presidents-affair/): Police seize Adhadhu’s computers over documentary alleging an affair between President Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.
- [FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/fifa-cut-world-cup-ref-following-arrest-for-alleged-sexual-assault-in-uk/): FIFA ‘aware of serious allegation’ following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
- [Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/gulf-leaders-meet-in-saudi-arabia-for-first-time-since-start-of-war-on-iran/): High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies ‘unified Gulf stance’ towards the war, Qatar’s emir says.
- ['Iran In State Of Collapse': Trump Claims Tehran Wants US To Open Hormuz As Soon As Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-in-state-of-collapse-trump-claims-tehran-wants-us-to-open-hormuz-as-soon-as-possible/): Trump claimed Iran had told the US that it was in a “state of collapse” and sought an urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [The 59-Year Itch: Here's Why The UAE Is Finally Tearing Up Its OPEC Membership Card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/the-59-year-itch-heres-why-the-uae-is-finally-tearing-up-its-opec-membership-card/): The primary driver behind this departure is the UAE’s desire to reclaim its production sovereignty
- [How Undersea Cables In Hormuz Power Global Internet, Cloud Services And Why They're At Risk Now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/how-undersea-cables-in-hormuz-power-global-internet-cloud-services-and-why-theyre-at-risk-now/): Several submarine fibre-optic cables run through this narrow waterway, carrying large volumes of data from India and Southeast Asia to Europe via Gulf states and Egypt.
- [Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate/): Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq’s new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.
- [Do conspiracy theories hold value?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/do-conspiracy-theories-hold-value/): Is there any value in conspiracy theories?
- [The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/the-cost-of-76-years-of-us-wars-from-korea-to-iran/): Al Jazeera breaks down the human and financial cost of decades of US-led wars and its latest war on Iran.
- [What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/what-is-the-azawad-liberation-front-part-of-the-mali-attacks/): Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
- [Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/is-egypt-threatening-israel-through-its-military-exercises-on-the-border/): Residents along Israel’s border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt’s plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
- [What Is OPEC & Why Did UAE Leave? How Does It Control Oil Prices? Has Any Other Country Left In Past?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/what-is-opec-why-did-uae-leave-how-does-it-control-oil-prices-has-any-other-country-left-in-past/): What is OPEC and OPEC+? Why did UAE leave OPEC? The recent exits, News18 explains in FAQs
- [How AI Brought Pompeii’s ‘Mortar Man’ Killed In AD 27 Mount Vesuvius Eruption ‘To Life’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/how-ai-brought-pompeiis-mortar-man-killed-in-ad-27-mount-vesuvius-eruption-to-life/): Pompeii’s ‘Mortar Man’: Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head from falling lapilli
- [Leaders Of Gulf Nations Meet In Saudi Arabia To Discuss Response To Iranian Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/leaders-of-gulf-nations-meet-in-saudi-arabia-to-discuss-response-to-iranian-strikes/): The meeting is aimed at crafting a response to the thousands of Iranian missile and drone attacks Gulf states have faced since February 28.
- [Bangladesh A Step Closer To Nuclear Power Generation, Starts Fuelling Its First Power Plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/bangladesh-a-step-closer-to-nuclear-power-generation-starts-fuelling-its-first-power-plant/): The uranium fuel loading at the 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Plant marks a key step towards bringing the plant online to ease pressure on its electricity grid.
- ['Cannot Be Legitimate Business': Ukraine Criticises Israel For Buying 'Stolen' Grain from Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/cannot-be-legitimate-business-ukraine-criticises-israel-for-buying-stolen-grain-from-russia/): Zelenskyy accuses Israel of buying stolen Ukrainian grain from Russia, warns of sanctions and legal steps, Israel says it will examine claims as EU weighs possible action
- [First Japan-Linked Supertanker Carrying Saudi Oil Heads Through Hormuz Since War Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/first-japan-linked-supertanker-carrying-saudi-oil-heads-through-hormuz-since-war-began/): The tanker is transporting around 2 million barrels of crude oil loaded from Saudi Arabia’s Juaymah terminal in early March.
- [OPEC 'Minus One': UAE’s 'Strategic Exit' Shakes Up Global Energy Landscape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/opec-minus-one-uaes-strategic-exit-shakes-up-global-energy-landscape/): The UAE has announced its formal withdrawal from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance
- [Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/australias-top-diplomat-visits-china-to-talk-energy-security/): Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
- [UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/uae-leaves-opec-and-opec/): This is a developing story.
- [Kandice in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/kandice-in-southern-lebanon/): A video diary for Al Jazeera
- [‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/war-crime-afghan-pakistan-truce-under-strain-after-university-strike/): Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
- [What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/whats-in-irans-latest-proposal-and-how-has-the-us-responded/): Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
- [153 Passengers, Then 154: Baby Born Mid-Air On US Flight Just Before Landing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/153-passengers-then-154-baby-born-mid-air-on-us-flight-just-before-landing/): Delta Airlines passenger Ashley Blair gave birth midflight from Atlanta to Portland, aided by off-duty paramedics, baby and mother were healthy and taken to a local hospital.
- [In The Eye Of The Storm: How Imran Khan's Routine Medical Follow-Up Sparked 'Poisoning' Claim | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/in-the-eye-of-the-storm-how-imran-khans-routine-medical-follow-up-sparked-poisoning-claim-exclusive/): While Pakistani authorities maintain that the ex-PM is in stable health and showing signs of clinical recovery, his family has alleged an attempt on his life
- [United Opponents Of Netanyahu: What Does It Mean For Israel’s Security Policy Amid Wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/united-opponents-of-netanyahu-what-does-it-mean-for-israels-security-policy-amid-wars/): Who are they? What is the coalition? Will it change Israel’s security policy amid wars? News18 explains
- [15 Killed, 88 Injured In Indonesian Train Collision; Women's Coach Takes Brunt Of Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/15-killed-88-injured-in-indonesian-train-collision-womens-coach-takes-brunt-of-impact/): Train collision near Jakarta in Bekasi kills at least 15 and injures 88, women-only carriage hit hardest, probe launched as President Prabowo Subianto orders safety upgrades.
- [Why Japan Opposed New Zealand's Plans To Honour Victims Of Sexual Slavery During WWII?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/why-japan-opposed-new-zealands-plans-to-honour-victims-of-sexual-slavery-during-wwii/): A proposal to erect a statue in Auckland in memory of “comfort women” who were forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II was halted after opposition by Tokyo.
- [When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/when-will-strait-of-hormuz-be-safe-for-commercial-shipping-again/): Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.
- [Mapping the destruction: How Israel ‘wiped out’ Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/mapping-the-destruction-how-israel-wiped-out-lebanons-bint-jbeil/): An Al Jazeera visual probe maps the systematic demolition of Lebanon’s border towns, mirroring the devastation in Gaza.
- [How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/how-the-us-israeli-war-is-collapsing-the-sanctions-regime-on-iran/): Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
- [Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/amnesty-calls-for-us-strike-on-yemen-to-be-investigated-as-war-crime/): The attack last year on a migrant detention facility killed at least 68 people.
- [Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/atletico-madrid-vs-arsenal-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): Spanish giants Atletico host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for their semifinal first leg.
- ['It Was Obviously A Joke': Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back At Trump's Criticism Over 'Widow' Jibe At Melania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/it-was-obviously-a-joke-jimmy-kimmel-hits-back-at-trumps-criticism-over-widow-jibe-at-melania/): Kimmel said his “expectant widow” remark for Melania, which triggered backlash from Trump and his allies, was a joke about the age difference of the president and his wife.
- [French Teenager Gets Two Year Jail For Licking Vending Machine Straw In Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/french-teenager-gets-two-year-jail-for-licking-vending-machine-straw-in-singapore/): 18-year-old French student jailed in Singapore for licking a vending machine straw, social media video sparks legal case and public health concerns.
- [Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/paris-and-lyon-prepare-as-nice-mayor-opposes-2030-olympics-ice-hockey-venue/): French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
- [Born during Israel’s genocide: Gaza’s child survivors bear the scars of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/born-during-israels-genocide-gazas-child-survivors-bear-the-scars-of-war/): Gaza’s youngest survivors face lifelong disabilities from toxic gas and burns as the healthcare system collapses.
- [Too Easy To Steal? Inside UK's Shoplifting Epidemic That Has Keir Starmer Worried](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/too-easy-to-steal-inside-uks-shoplifting-epidemic-that-has-keir-starmer-worried/): Retailers estimate losses running into billions of pounds annually, with theft costs often passed on to consumers through higher prices
- [Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/croatias-modric-undergoes-facial-surgery-but-aims-to-be-fit-for-world-cup/): Luka Modric suffered a facial ⁠fracture in AC Milan’s game against Juventus and underwent surgery the following day.
- [Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iraq-appoints-new-prime-minister-designate/): Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate
- [Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/kashmir-seminary-declared-unlawful-under-anti-terror-law-sparks-outcry/): Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
- [Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/congressmen-call-for-national-guard-to-address-drone-threat-at-world-cup/): Congressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over ‌the 11 US ​World Cup 2026 host cities.
- [The Process of Uranium Enrichment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/the-process-of-uranium-enrichment/): The Process of Uranium Enrichment
- ['Hands And Feet Tied': 53 Toddlers Allegedly Injured And Starved At Indonesian Daycare; Viral Post Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/hands-and-feet-tied-53-toddlers-allegedly-injured-and-starved-at-indonesian-daycare-viral-post-sparks-outrage/): A police raid in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta uncovered alleged abuse at a daycare, with 53 toddlers believed to be victims
- [Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-reviews-iranian-proposal-aimed-at-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/): The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.
- [‘Should be fired’: Why the Trumps want Jimmy Kimmel sacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/should-be-fired-why-the-trumps-want-jimmy-kimmel-sacked/): Trump calls for Kimmel’s firing over remarks tied to Melania and a recent shooting incident at a media event.
- [Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/down-but-not-out-in-war-with-israel-hezbollah-shows-it-is-still-powerful/): Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Under cover of ceasefire, Israel increases grip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/palestine-weekly-wrap-under-cover-of-ceasefire-israel-increases-grip/): Settler violence surges deeper into Palestinian-administered areas, and Gaza’s police forces are decimated further.
- [FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/fifa-urged-to-push-us-for-ice-truce-at-world-cup-by-human-rights-watch/): ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW want a truce for duration of World Cup.
- [Just 12-22 Days Before Shutdown? Oil Storage Running Out As Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran To Brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/just-12-22-days-before-shutdown-oil-storage-running-out-as-hormuz-blockade-pushes-iran-to-brink/): Iran is staring at a rapidly shrinking oil storage window, with capacity likely to last just 12 to 22 days, raising the risk of deeper production cuts in the coming weeks.
- [At least 20 killed in Colombia highway blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/at-least-20-killed-in-colombia-highway-blast/): Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has blamed a ‘narco-terrorist group’, led by a former FARC fighter, for the attack.
- [Trump administration fires all members of US’ National Science Board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-administration-fires-all-members-of-us-national-science-board/): Democrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 60 as diplomacy gathers pace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-60-as-diplomacy-gathers-pace/): Trump team reviews Iran peace plan to reopen Hormuz with nuclear talks potentially delayed to a later stage.
- [Ukraine summons Israeli ambassador over ‘stolen’ grain shipments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/ukraine-summons-israeli-ambassador-over-stolen-grain-shipments/): The diplomatic spat unfolds as Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery, causing a ‘massive’ fire.
- [UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/uk-to-appeal-high-court-ruling-that-granted-palestine-action-a-victory/): The Home Office is challenging judges who ruled the proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation as unlawful
- [Who Takes Charge If US President & V-P Are Assassinated? Succession Line, ‘Designated Survivor’ Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/who-takes-charge-if-us-president-v-p-are-assassinated-succession-line-designated-survivor-explained/): Who is next in the US succession line in case the President and Vice-President can’t serve? What is the ‘designated survivor’ rule? News18 explains
- [Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/tailgating-to-be-allowed-at-boston-world-cup-matches-as-fifa-changes-stance/): Boston World Cup host committee says fans will be allowed to tailgate for all seven matches at the Gillette Stadium.
- [New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/new-zealand-spy-plane-reports-possible-north-korea-sanctions-breach-at-sea/): New Zealand’s Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit goods at sea.
- [Anthony Albanese Pushes Tech Giants To Pay For Australian News; Meta, Google Could Face Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/anthony-albanese-pushes-tech-giants-to-pay-for-australian-news-meta-google-could-face-charges/): Australian PM Anthony Albanese said big tech must pay its “fair share” for using journalism, as his government moves to enforce contributions to local news.
- [Blockade Bites: Why Iran Is Pulling Its 'Ghost Ship' Nasha Out Of Retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/blockade-bites-why-iran-is-pulling-its-ghost-ship-nasha-out-of-retirement/): M/T Nasha is being used as an offshore storage tank to absorb excess crude that Iran cannot export.
- [US-Iran Ceasefire Holds, But Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Near Standstill At 5%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/us-iran-ceasefire-holds-but-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-near-standstill-at-5/): Over the past 24 hours, just seven vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, while three more were in the process of crossing, according to data from the Hormuz Strait Monitor.
- [Oil prices rise despite Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/oil-prices-rise-despite-irans-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude rises more than 1 percent despite Iran’s offer to reopen waterway in exchange for deferral of nuclear talks.
- ['Economic Nuclear Weapon': Iran Uses Hormuz As Bargaining Chip In High-Stakes US Standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/economic-nuclear-weapon-iran-uses-hormuz-as-bargaining-chip-in-high-stakes-us-standoff/): According to an intelligence note, Iran has signalled a willingness to reopen the strait fully — but only in exchange for the US easing its naval blockade.
- [Iran Takes Dig At Donald Trump’s War Victory Claim With AI Meme: 'Must Be Dreaming'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-takes-dig-at-donald-trumps-war-victory-claim-with-ai-meme-must-be-dreaming/): Iran mocked Donald Trump’s claim of “winning” the conflict with a Lego-style video shared by its Ghana embassy, sparking mixed reactions and meme wars online
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iran-US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump Unhappy With Tehran’s Hormuz Blockade Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trump-unhappy-with-tehrans-hormuz-blockade-proposal/): US-Iran War Ceasefire News, Peace Talks Live Updates: Trump rejects Irans de-escalation proposal which includes removal of blockade over Strait of Hormuz
- [Suspect in press gala shooting charged with attempting to kill Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/suspect-in-press-gala-shooting-charged-with-attempting-to-kill-trump/): Cole Tomas Allen was officially charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
- [Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/mexicos-jalisco-drug-cartel-commander-el-jardinero-found-hiding-in-ditch/): Mexican Navy says special forces apprehended Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader ‘without a single shot being fired’.
- [Mexican military captures cartel commander Audias Flores](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/mexican-military-captures-cartel-commander-audias-flores/): The Mexican military released footage of an operation resulting in the capture of Audias Flores.
- [Gunmen kill at least 29 in Nigeria’s northeast Adamawa State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/gunmen-kill-at-least-29-in-nigerias-northeast-adamawa-state/): ISIL (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Guyaku village, which lasted several hours.
- [New H-1B Bill Proposes 3-Year Freeze, $200,000 Salary Rule: What It Means For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/new-h-1b-bill-proposes-3-year-freeze-200000-salary-rule-what-it-means-for-indians/): A fresh legislative push in the United States has brought the future of the H-1B visa programme into sharper focus
- [First LNG Shipment Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Since West Asia War Began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/first-lng-shipment-crosses-strait-of-hormuz-since-west-asia-war-began/): First LNG shipment exits Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz since US-Israel war against Iran began in March, fragile Washington Tehran ceasefire still holds
- [From Banking To PM Race: Who Is Iraq’s PM-Designate Ali al-Zaidi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/from-banking-to-pm-race-who-is-iraqs-pm-designate-ali-al-zaidi/): Iraq President Nizar Amedi names Ali al-Zaidi prime minister-designate, ending months of deadlock and tasking him to form a government amid regional tensions.
- [‘Get Out Of My Country’: Youth Arrested For ‘Hate-Motivated’ Attack On Elderly Sikh Man In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/get-out-of-my-country-youth-arrested-for-hate-motivated-attack-on-elderly-sikh-man-in-canada/): Following the probe, the youth was arrested in connection with the hate-motivated assault and held in custody for a bail hearing.
- [Pentagon Says US Has No Defence Against Hypersonic Missiles Amid Trump's 'Golden Dome' Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/pentagon-says-us-has-no-defence-against-hypersonic-missiles-amid-trumps-golden-dome-push/): The US has said it currently lacks defences against hypersonic and advanced cruise missiles, as it pushes ahead with the costly “Golden Dome” missile shield.
- [Did Kash Patel's 'Hindu Identity' Save Him From Trump Event Shooter's Hit List?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/did-kash-patels-hindu-identity-save-him-from-trump-event-shooters-hit-list/): Authorities are examining multiple theories, ranging from ideology to operational strategy, and even religion
- [India Among World’s Top 5 Defence Spenders, Outspends Pakistan Nearly 8 Times: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/india-among-worlds-top-5-defence-spenders-outspends-pakistan-nearly-8-times-report/): Sipri says India became the fifth largest defence spender in 2025 at $92.1 billion, 3.2% of global total, as global military outlays hit $2.887 trillion
- [Iran Faces Mounting Oil Storage Crisis As Exports Choke Under US Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-faces-mounting-oil-storage-crisis-as-exports-choke-under-us-blockade/): Iran is grappling with a mounting oil storage crisis as a US blockade slashes exports, forcing it to rely on improvised storage and risky stopgap measures.
- [Why Are Budget Airlines In US Asking For Billions Of Dollars From Trump Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/why-are-budget-airlines-in-us-asking-for-billions-of-dollars-from-trump-administration/): Industry data shows jet fuel prices in North America surged to about $4.10 per gallon by the end of last week, marking an 88 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
- [14 killed in South Sudan plane crash near capital Juba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/14-killed-in-south-sudan-plane-crash-near-capital-juba/): A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board.
- [Italy extradites alleged Chinese cyber-espionage suspect to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/italy-extradites-alleged-chinese-cyber-espionage-suspect-to-us/): US prosecutors say 34-year-old Xu Zewei hacked into universities to steal vaccine research during COVID-19 pandemic. 
- [Man Charged With Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump At White House Dinner Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-donald-trump-at-white-house-dinner-shooting/): A California man, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after opening fire at a high-profile Washington dinner.
- [Trump Calls US Elections ‘Rigged, Stolen, Laughingstock’, Urges Republicans To Back ‘Save America Act’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-calls-us-elections-rigged-stolen-laughingstock-urges-republicans-to-back-save-america-act/): Donald Trump claimed US elections are rigged and a global laughingstock, urging Republicans to back a “SAVE AMERICA ACT” with voter ID, citizenship proof, and mail in limits.
- [Trump 'Not Satisfied' With Iran's Proposal To End War; Araghchi Blames US For Failed Talks | Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-not-satisfied-with-irans-proposal-to-end-war-araghchi-blames-us-for-failed-talks-updates/): As per Iran’s new proposal, the war will end with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and discussions on the nuclear issue will take place at a later stage.
- [King Charles III arrives at White House for four-day US visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/king-charles-iii-arrives-at-white-house-for-four-day-us-visit/): Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted at the White House by US President Donald Trump.
- [Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/five-killed-in-train-crash-near-indonesias-jakarta-rescue-efforts-ongoing/): Head of Indonesia’s national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage after crash.
- [What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/whats-driving-the-coordinated-attacks-across-mali/): Al Jazeera’s Nada Qaddourah explains how armed groups in Mali appear to be joining forces.
- [Survivors of deadly Indonesia train crash pulled from wreckage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/survivors-of-deadly-indonesia-train-crash-pulled-from-wreckage/): Two trains collided in Bekasi, Indonesia late Monday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more.
- [Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and set house on fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/israeli-settlers-attack-palestinians-and-set-house-on-fire/): Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank village of Jalud.
- [Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/iran-war-live-trump-reviews-peace-plan-un-calls-for-hormuz-to-reopen/): UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency. 
- [US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/us-supreme-court-reinstates-republican-favoured-texas-electoral-map/): The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.
- [Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/bahrain-strips-69-people-of-citizenship-over-iran-support/): Rights groups have described the move as a ‘blatant abuse of power’.
- [China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/27/china-seeks-to-block-us-tech-giant-meta-from-ai-acquisition/): Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
- [Senate panel advances Kevin Warsh’s nomination for US Fed chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/senate-panel-advances-kevin-warshs-nomination-for-us-fed-chair/): Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote.
- [Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/why-8647-landed-ex-fbi-chief-comey-in-trumps-crosshairs/): Comey has been accused of knowingly threatening the US president.
- [Suspect arrested after two Jewish people stabbed in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/suspect-arrested-after-two-jewish-people-stabbed-in-london/): The incident took place in the British capital’s Golders Green area, home to a large Jewish population.
- [‘We saw terrible things’: Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/we-saw-terrible-things-mali-refugees-tell-of-atrocities-amid-attacks/): Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
- [Young Palestinian artists from Gaza exhibit work shaped by war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/young-palestinian-artists-from-gaza-exhibit-work-shaped-by-war/): In Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp, 64 young Palestinian artists have been showcasing works shaped by years of war.
- [Inside Tehran’s main airport as more flights take off during ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/inside-tehrans-main-airport-as-more-flights-take-off-during-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has been seeing more flights take off at the main airport in Iran’s capital.
- [Trump Brandishes Gun in New Warning to Iran, Says Tehran Must ‘Get Smart’ on Nuclear Deal | 4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-brandishes-gun-in-new-warning-to-iran-says-tehran-must-get-smart-on-nuclear-deal-4k/): US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on April 29 that Iran was failing to agree on a non-nuclear deal and warned that Tehran should “get smart soon”“Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” Trump wrote. Trump also […]
- [World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/world-boxing-allows-russian-belarusian-boxers-to-compete-as-neutrals/): Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.
- [Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/israeli-strike-kills-five-family-members-in-lebanon/): Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon
- [UK Summons Ambassador After Iranian Embassy Urges Expats To 'Sacrifice Their Lives'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/uk-summons-ambassador-after-iranian-embassy-urges-expats-to-sacrifice-their-lives/): UK summons Iranian ambassador after Iran embassy Telegram post urging Iranians in Britain to sacrifice their lives, Tehran says campaign is symbolic and denies inciting violence.
- [‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get smart’ over stalled talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/no-more-mr-nice-guy-trump-warns-iran-to-get-smart-over-stalled-talks/): The US president has railed against Iran’s proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.
- [How Hezbollah’s fibre optic drones test Israel’s sophisticated radar system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/how-hezbollahs-fibre-optic-drones-test-israels-sophisticated-radar-system/): Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel’s multibillion-dollar systems.
- [Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/is-irans-oil-storage-nearly-full-and-will-it-have-to-cut-production/): Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
- [Rains revive Iraq’s wetlands after years of drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/rains-revive-iraqs-wetlands-after-years-of-drought/): Much-needed rain is bringing life back to the ancient ecosystem of the Huwaizah Marshes, after years of devastation.
- [Sri Lanka’s government ‘temporarily’ takes over cricket board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/sri-lankas-government-temporarily-takes-over-cricket-board/): Government says it will oversee the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket until reforms are implemented.
- [Iran Gets Vice-President Role At NPT Meet Amid Nuclear Scrutiny: What The Treaty Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/iran-gets-vice-president-role-at-npt-meet-amid-nuclear-scrutiny-what-the-treaty-means/): The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the cornerstone of the global nuclear order. It came into force in 1970.
- [Man Detained After Knife Attack On Jewish Community Members In North London, 2 Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/man-detained-after-knife-attack-on-jewish-community-members-in-north-london-2-injured/): Stabbing incident at Golders Green leaves two injured as emergency services respond with ambulance and police helicopter.
- [$800 Million Weekly Oil Bill: What's Pushing Bankrupt Pakistan To Seek Iran-US Peace Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/800-million-weekly-oil-bill-whats-pushing-bankrupt-pakistan-to-seek-iran-us-peace-deal/): Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says weekly oil bill has jumped from $300 million to $800 million due to West Asia conflict, straining economy, as Pakistan pushes Iran-US de-escalation.
- ['Hiding Its Destabilising Role': Top Intel Sources Call Pak's Peace Push In US-Iran Talks 'Self-Goal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/hiding-its-destabilising-role-top-intel-sources-call-paks-peace-push-in-us-iran-talks-self-goal/): Rejecting remarks by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the sources said Islamabad lacks credibility as a “peace broker”, a fact accepted by Iran.
- [Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/five-charts-that-show-the-rise-of-global-militarisation/): As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?
- [The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/the-uaes-opec-exit-is-not-about-oil-it-is-the-end-of-gulf-solidarity/): The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.
- [Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/iranian-officials-absent-from-pre-world-cup-football-events-in-canada/): It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
- [How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/how-us-and-iran-are-playing-a-crypto-cat-and-mouse-game-over-sanctions/): Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.
- [Iraq Air Defenses Activate as Drones Fly Over Baghdad, Iran Jets 'Conducted Sorties of US Bases' |4K](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/iraq-air-defenses-activate-as-drones-fly-over-baghdad-iran-jets-conducted-sorties-of-us-bases-4k/): Iraq’s air defence systems fired at a drone flying over Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone where the US embassy is located, a military source told AFPIt was the first such incident in the Iraqi capital since a fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran took effect on April 8Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq have targeted […]
- ['Limited Resources, Stretched Thin': White House Shooting Reveal Challenges Within Secret Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/limited-resources-stretched-thin-white-house-shooting-reveal-challenges-within-secret-service/): Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner with President Donald Trump sparks scrutiny of Secret Service staffing.
- ['No More Mr Nice Guy': Trump’s Fresh Warning To Iran Over Nuclear Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/no-more-mr-nice-guy-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran-over-nuclear-deal/): US negotiators were due to travel to Islamabad for more talks last weekend, but Trump canceled the trip.
- [Patiala Plot Reveals Malaysia Connection Of Khalistani Assets Backed By Pakistan's ISI | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/patiala-plot-reveals-malaysia-connection-of-khalistani-assets-backed-by-pakistans-isi-exclusive/): The ISI is now directing its Khalistani operatives to target India’s economic backbone: its critical infrastructure and major trade hubs
- [European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/european-commission-president-calls-for-diplomacy-to-end-iran-war/): European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
- [FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/fifa-confirms-new-world-cup-rule-on-yellow-cards-to-reduce-suspensions/): Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
- [Pentagon On Alert: Personal Data Of US Marines Exposed In Suspected Iran-Backed Cyberattack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/pentagon-on-alert-personal-data-of-us-marines-exposed-in-suspected-iran-backed-cyberattack/): US Marines’ Data Leak: The hackers published names and personal details of US Marines on a Telegram channel, describing the leak as proof of their “surveillance capabilities.”
- [Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/ukraine-targets-druzhba-pipeline-to-sever-russian-oil-influence-in-eu/): Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.
- [Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/palestinian-football-body-appeals-fifa-ruling-on-israel-at-top-sports-court/): Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
- [Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/afghan-womens-refugee-team-allowed-to-play-in-fifa-tournaments/): Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
- [Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/germany-arrests-kazakhstan-citizen-accused-of-spying-for-russia/): Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in ‘continuous contact’ with Russian intelligence.
- [Australian Govt Plans Tax On Meta, Google And TikTok To Fund Newsrooms, Journalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/australian-govt-plans-tax-on-meta-google-and-tiktok-to-fund-newsrooms-journalism/): Australia plans a News Bargaining Incentive, a 2.25 percent levy on Meta, Google and TikTok Australian revenue to fund newsrooms, unless they strike deals with publishers
- [Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/red-card-for-players-covering-their-mouths-in-world-cup-matches/): New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.
- [‘Particularly badly exposed’: How the Iran war is hitting the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/particularly-badly-exposed-how-the-iran-war-is-hitting-the-uk/): The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
- [Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/indonesia-puts-four-soldiers-on-trial-over-acid-attack-on-activist/): The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus’s body.
- [3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/3-year-old-rescued-after-falling-into-18-metre-deep-well-in-syria/): 3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
- [Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Intelligence Ops Head Shambari, Linked To October 7 Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/israel-eliminates-hamas-military-intelligence-ops-head-shambari-linked-to-october-7-plot/): Israeli military said Shambari was the head of the operations department in the military intelligence of the Palestinian armed militant group Hamas.
- ['Classless, Rude': Trump Sparks Fury After Cutting Off Queen Camilla At White House Greeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/classless-rude-trump-sparks-fury-after-cutting-off-queen-camilla-at-white-house-greeting/): In the widely shared clip, Camilla is seen moving down a receiving line on the South Lawn, shaking hands with officials from the Trump administration.
- ['Threat To Trump': Ex-FBI Director James Comey Indicted Over '86 47' Shell Formation Post ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/threat-to-trump-ex-fbi-director-james-comey-indicted-over-86-47-shell-formation-post/): In slang, ’86’ is often used to mean ‘eject’, ‘remove’, or ‘kill’, while ’47’ refers to Donald Trump’s status as the 47th President of the United States
- [Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/is-indias-chabahar-dream-in-iran-dead/): The port has been a centrepiece of India’s regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.
- [‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/encouraging-global-rainforest-loss-slows-in-2025-after-record-year/): The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
- [Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/europe-named-fastest-warming-continent-in-latest-climate-change-report/): From heatwaves to wildfires and shrinking ice cover, Europe is facing ‘severe’ impact from climate change, UN body says.
- [PSG vs Bayern Munich: Football experts, fans react to Champions League semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/psg-vs-bayern-munich-football-experts-fans-react-to-champions-league-semi/): The nine-goal thriller in Paris is hailed as one of the best football matches across all competitions.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-61-as-uae-exits-opec/): Trump says Iran is in a ‘state of collapse’ as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.
- [Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/life-in-limbo-how-iranians-navigate-a-state-of-no-war-no-peace/): Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.
- [Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/two-kashmir-brothers-one-killed-by-rebels-another-by-army-26-years-later/): The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.
- [India Approves Rs 30 Billion Swap For Maldives, Boosts Economic Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/india-approves-rs-30-billion-swap-for-maldives-boosts-economic-stability/): The Maldives Foreign Ministry said the repayment reflected the government’s commitment to honouring its financial obligations.
- [US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/us-senate-blocks-bid-to-stop-trump-using-military-against-cuba/): Senator ​Tim Kaine says if anyone did to the US ‘what we are doing to Cuba’, it would be considered ‘an act of war’.
- [Afghan students recount harrowing university strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/afghan-students-recount-harrowing-university-strike/): Afghan students have described the moment a missile hit their university. Officials blame Pakistan for Monday’s attack.
- [White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/white-house-hails-two-kings-as-king-charles-delivers-pointed-remarks/): King Charles III has hailed US-UK ties at a state dinner in the White House.
- [Oil's Not Well: UAE To Leave OPEC On May 1 | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/oils-not-well-uae-to-leave-opec-on-may-1-gfx/): The UAE will officially exit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership in a major move that could reshape global oil markets.
- ['You'd Be Speaking French': King Charles Roasts Trump At State Dinner | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/youd-be-speaking-french-king-charles-roasts-trump-at-state-dinner-watch/): King Charles’ comment referred to the early history of North America, when British and French forces competed for control of the region long before US independence.
- [Al-Qaeda Targets Pakistan’s Military Leadership, Warns Against Afghanistan Policy | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/al-qaeda-targets-pakistans-military-leadership-warns-against-afghanistan-policy-exclusive/): The group vowed to extend “full support with its ability and energy” to the Afghan Taliban against what it described as Pakistan’s “civil-military hybrid regime”
- [US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/us-latin-america-countries-criticise-chinas-retaliation-over-panama-canal/): China has detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships after Supreme Court ruling on Panama Canal, US officials say.
- [UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/un-aid-chief-says-situation-in-somalia-worsened-by-us-war-on-iran/): UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.
- [UAE quits OPEC as oil cartel takes blow during war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/uae-quits-opec-as-oil-cartel-takes-blow-during-war-on-iran/): The UAE’s decision to quit OPEC to prioritise its ‘national interests’ deals a blow to the oil group.
- [Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/lebanons-pm-slams-israels-war-crimes-as-attack-kills-3-rescue-workers/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says Israel violating international law that protects civilians and humanitarian workers.
- [Trump to feature on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-to-feature-on-limited-edition-us-passports-for-250th-anniversary/): The passports are part of broader plans to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
- ['Will Burn US Ships At Sea': Iran’s IRGC Issues Fresh Threat, Warns Against Miscalculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/will-burn-us-ships-at-sea-irans-irgc-issues-fresh-threat-warns-against-miscalculation/): Senior IRGC Navy official has said that Tehran will deploy ‘Resistance Front’ capabilities and respond with new tactics if the US commits any fresh aggression
- ['Militarily Defeated Opponent': Trump Claims King Charles Agrees On Nuclear Risk From Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/militarily-defeated-opponent-trump-claims-king-charles-agrees-on-nuclear-risk-from-iran/): Trump’s comments come amid heightened tensions in the US-Iran conflict, which has included military action, naval blockades, and regional instability
- ['Acts Of Violence Will Never Succeed': King Charles III Condemns Trump's Assassination Attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/acts-of-violence-will-never-succeed-king-charles-iii-condemns-trumps-assassination-attempt/): King Charles III condemns the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting in a historic US Congress address, urging democratic unity and highlighting close UK US ties.
- [Pakistan Pushes To Revive Stalled US-Iran Talks; Tehran Working On Revised Proposal: Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/pakistan-pushes-to-revive-stalled-us-iran-talks-tehran-working-on-revised-proposal-exclusive/): Sources said Iran is preparing a phased proposal, with Strait of Hormuz reopening and asset relief likely to be among the first steps.
- [Mali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/malis-military-leader-emerges-after-alleged-coup-attempt/): Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.
- [Donald Trump’s Image To Feature On Limited-Edition US Passports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/donald-trumps-image-to-feature-on-limited-edition-us-passports/): Such a move has few parallels in modern democracies, where passports typically showcase historical or cultural imagery rather than current political leaders.
- [Trump Preparing For A Long-Term Siege On Iran With Prolonged Hormuz Blockade: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-preparing-for-a-long-term-siege-on-iran-with-prolonged-hormuz-blockade-report/): A report says Trump has weighed the options of resuming direct military strikes and concluded it carries greater risks than maintaining a prolonged blockade.
- [US appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/us-appeals-court-rejects-trumps-immigration-detention-policy/): In a 3-0 ruling, court says Trump administration misread a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention.
- [Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants end to blockade; Israel kills medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/iran-war-live-trump-says-tehran-wants-end-to-blockade-israel-kills-medics/): US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- [JD Vance Fears Pentagon 'Misleading' Trump On Iran War Briefings: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/jd-vance-fears-pentagon-misleading-trump-on-iran-war-briefings-report/): Vance reportedly asked whether the situation is being presented too optimistically to the president.
- [Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/former-fbi-director-comey-again-indicted-by-us-justice-department/): Trump has long called for prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president’s 2016 campaign.
- [As US-Iran talks remain ‘stalled’, experts warn of ‘long-term disruptions’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/as-us-iran-talks-remain-stalled-experts-warn-of-long-term-disruptions/): With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.
- [Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/musk-testifies-at-openai-trial-its-not-ok-to-loot-a-charity/): In his lawsuit, Musk said OpenAI cofounder and president betrayed him and public by turning into profit-seeking firm.
- [Israeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/israeli-soldier-shows-gazas-beit-hanoon-completely-flattened/): A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.
- [Armed group announces siege on Mali capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/armed-group-announces-siege-on-mali-capital/): JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
- [Mountaineer climbs Everest for Palestinian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/mountaineer-climbs-everest-for-palestinian-children/): Mostafa Salameh, a mountaineer, is on a mission to carry letters from children in Gaza to the top of Mount Everest.
- [King Charles calls for NATO unity, Ukraine support in US Congress speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/king-charles-calls-for-nato-unity-ukraine-support-in-us-congress-speech/): UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.
- [PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semifinal first leg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/psg-beat-bayern-5-4-in-record-breaking-champions-league-semifinal-first-leg/): Title holders Paris Saint-Germain squander a three-goal lead but hold on to beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris.
- [The biggest military spenders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/the-biggest-military-spenders/): Global military spending is up again, according to SIPRI’s latest report showing the 11th consecutive year of growth.
- [The King's Speech: Why Charles III's Nod To ‘Checks & Balances’ Electrified US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/the-kings-speech-why-charles-iiis-nod-to-checks-balances-electrified-us-congress/): Charles described the current geopolitical landscape as ‘more volatile and more dangerous’ than the one his mother faced 35 years ago
- [Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-scolds-germanys-merz-for-criticism-of-iran-war/): US president says German chancellor ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’, defends war on Iran as necessary.
- [Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/nearly-eight-million-people-in-south-sudan-at-risk-of-acute-hunger-ngos/): Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an ‘irreversible humanitarian catastrophe’.
- [Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/congress-cheers-king-charles-for-underlining-checks-and-balances/): US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances”.
- [Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/northern-ireland-makes-arrest-linked-to-suspected-new-ira-car-bombing/): The nationalist group has been escalating threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal largely ended sectarian violence.
- [Trump hails US-UK bond as he welcomes British royals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/trump-hails-us-uk-bond-as-he-welcomes-british-royals/): US President Donald Trump hailed the “cherished bond” between the United States and the United Kingdom.
- [Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/greek-pensioner-89-arrested-following-shooting-rampage/): The gunman’s motive remains unclear.
- [Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/families-forced-into-displacement-by-famine-in-sudan/): Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.
- [Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/can-the-nuclear-non-proliferation-treaty-prevent-a-disaster/): The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
- [Massive explosion from Israeli operation seen in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/massive-explosion-from-israeli-operation-seen-in-southern-lebanon/): Video captured massive explosions in southern Lebanon in what the Israeli military called strikes on a Hezbollah tunnel.
- [After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/after-60-days-of-war-in-iran-does-us-congress-want-a-say/): Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
- [Musk and Altman Arrive At Opening Trial That Could Reshape AI's Future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/musk-and-altman-arrive-at-opening-trial-that-could-reshape-ais-future/): Musk and Altman face off in a three week Oakland trial over OpenAI, with claims of betrayal and a shift from altruistic startup to capitalistic venture, key tech CEOs to testify
- [Why Ukraine And Israel Are Locked In Diplomatic Row Over Grain Allegedly 'Stolen' By Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/why-ukraine-and-israel-are-locked-in-diplomatic-row-over-grain-allegedly-stolen-by-russia/): Ukraine accuses Israel of accepting grain stolen by Russia from occupied territories, summons Israels ambassador, Israel denies wrongdoing and demands formal proof
- [Kim Jong Un Praises Soldiers Who Died By Suicide While Fighting In Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/kim-jong-un-praises-soldiers-who-died-by-suicide-while-fighting-in-ukraine-war/): While Kim Jong Un praises soldiers who died by suicide, South Korean, Ukrainian and Western officials stated more than 6,000 North Korean soldiers killed in the fighting.
- [Amid Panic During White House Shooting, This Man Kept Eating His Salad: 'I Wanted To Watch'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/amid-panic-during-white-house-shooting-this-man-kept-eating-his-salad-i-wanted-to-watch/): Michael Glantz, a top agent who represents major media figures, was seen unfazed and continuing his meal while others around him ducked for cover during the shooting.
- [Rajnath Singh Holds Talks With Chinese Counterpart On LAC, Regional Security Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/rajnath-singh-holds-talks-with-chinese-counterpart-on-lac-regional-security-concerns/): Rajnath Singh meets Chinese, Russian, Belarus, Kyrgyz and Kazakh defence ministers at SCO in Bishkek, discusses LAC peace, West Asia, S-400 deals and wider defence cooperation.
- [Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/over-46c-heatwave-grips-northwestern-central-india/): An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
- [Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/bosnia-signs-up-to-trump-linked-pipeline-to-reduce-russian-gas-dependence/): The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
- [From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/from-exile-to-judge-symbolism-in-syrias-trial-of-assad-former-officials/): Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
- [What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/28/what-are-opec-and-opec-and-why-has-the-uae-quit/): The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united ⁠front on oil pricing.
- [‘Little Brown Boy’: Who Is Lorna Hajdini, JPMorgan Executive Being Sued For Assaulting Junior](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/little-brown-boy-who-is-lorna-hajdini-jpmorgan-executive-being-sued-for-assaulting-junior/): Executive Director Lorna Hajdini faces a bombshell lawsuit alleging she used date-rape drugs and career threats to abuse a junior male colleague.
- [Why are Western feminists silent on the war on Iranian women?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/why-are-western-feminists-silent-on-the-war-on-iranian-women/): Those who backed Iranian women’s protests against compulsory hijab are silent as those same women are killed.
- [Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/anti-immigrant-attacks-and-protests-in-south-africa/): Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
- [Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/mali-crisis-who-are-the-key-leaders-to-know-about/): As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
- [Was Israeli PM’s Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/was-israeli-pms-lebanon-destruction-video-a-snub-to-trump/): Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel’s leader posted a destruction montage.
- [Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/hormuz-effect-how-us-china-are-ramping-up-tensions-over-the-panama-canal/): Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.
- [US-Iran Conflict Not NATO’s War: Norway Deputy Foreign Minister Kravik | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-iran-conflict-not-natos-war-norway-deputy-foreign-minister-kravik-exclusive/): Discussions with S Jaishankar reflect India’s firm push for peace, Andreas Kravik tells CNN-News18
- [Bangladesh Man Shields Infant As Train Passes Over Them In Miraculous Escape | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/bangladesh-man-shields-infant-as-train-passes-over-them-in-miraculous-escape-watch/): At Bhairab Railway Station in Bangladesh, a father jumped onto the tracks to shield his one-year-old son from a passing train, both survived unharmed, video goes viral.
- [Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/manchester-uniteds-kobbie-mainoo-signs-new-five-year-deal/): England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.
- [Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/tracking-the-shadow-fleet-how-iran-evaded-the-us-naval-blockade-in-hormuz/): Iran’s shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/soaring-fuel-prices-in-pakistan-threaten-economic-and-political-crises/): A huge increase in Pakistan’s fuel import bill from $300m to $800m is putting more pressure on the economy.
- [Bus Carrying Four People Falls Into Seine River In Paris, All Rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/bus-carrying-four-people-falls-into-seine-river-in-paris-all-rescued/): Bus falls into the Seine in Juvisy-sur-Orge after trainee driver hits parked car, four on board rescued, says Mayor Lamia Bensarsa Reda.
- [Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/somalia-shapes-its-own-destiny-in-global-security-forums/): New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
- [Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/humanoid-robots-being-trialled-as-airport-workers-in-japan/): Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
- [Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/will-the-iran-war-reshape-the-global-energy-order/): As oil markets shift, OPEC’s grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.
- [BJP Seeks MEA Intervention To Help Elderly Sikh Couples Stranded In Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/bjp-seeks-mea-intervention-to-help-elderly-sikh-couples-stranded-in-tehran/): BJP spokesman RP Singh urges MEA to help elderly Iranian Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran after a Mahaan Air flight denied them boarding without Indian clearance.
- [Iran To Dismantle US ‘Exploitation’ Of Hormuz, Says Mojtaba Khamenei In Fresh Statement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iran-to-dismantle-us-exploitation-of-hormuz-says-mojtaba-khamenei-in-fresh-statement/): Iran On Strait Of Hormuz: Mojtaba Khamenei said new management of the Strait of Hormuz would benefit the wider region.
- [US Leads Global Economy In 2026, India Emerges As Sixth-Largest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-leads-global-economy-in-2026-india-emerges-as-sixth-largest/): United States leads 2026 nominal GDP at about USD 31.8 trillion, followed by China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, India, France, Italy, Canada, and Brazil
- [Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/rise-in-caesarean-section-births-in-gaza-brings-danger-and-infection-risks/): Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
- [Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/civilians-or-hezbollah-who-did-israel-hit-on-lebanons-black-wednesday/): Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
- [Pak Petroleum Minister Ali Malik Explains How India Avoided Oil Shock, But Islamabad Didn’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/pak-petroleum-minister-ali-malik-explains-how-india-avoided-oil-shock-but-islamabad-didnt/): Pakistan had earlier announced a PKR 80 per litre increase in petrol prices, but later withdrew hike due to public protests.
- [‘Feel Deceived And Used’: US Reporter After Islamabad Media Event Sparks Row, Pakistani Journalist Quits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/feel-deceived-and-used-us-reporter-after-islamabad-media-event-sparks-row-pakistani-journalist-quits/): However, within a day of the event, Matiullah Jan announced his resignation from Neo News TV, though no official reason was cited.
- [India-US NISAR Satellite Shows Rapid Sinking Land Under Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/india-us-nisar-satellite-shows-rapid-sinking-land-under-mexico-city/): Launched in July 2025, NISAR carries a powerful dual-frequency radar & the largest antenna ever-deployed in space, making it the most expensive Earth-observation satellite
- [Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/pakistan-opens-up-road-trade-routes-into-iran-amid-hormuz-blockade/): With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
- [Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/press-freedom-worldwide-falls-to-its-lowest-level-in-25-years/): Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’.
- [Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/environmental-disaster-fears-grip-russia-as-ukraine-targets-oil-refineries/): Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia’s largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-62-as-trump-asks-iran-to-give-up/): Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to ‘give up’ amid tensions.
- [Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/rockets-defeat-lakers-in-reavess-return-force-game-6-in-nba-playoffs/): Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.
- [Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/zaragoza-goalkeeper-given-13-game-ban-after-derby-punch-provoked-brawl/): Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.
- [Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/myanmars-blanket-prison-term-reduction-trims-aung-san-suu-kyis-sentence/): The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
- [What Drives Israel’s Aggressive War Strategy? How History Still Shapes Its Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/what-drives-israels-aggressive-war-strategy-how-history-still-shapes-its-military/): Israel’s strategic mindset can be traced back to its creation in 1948, when it fought the Arab-Israeli war. Surrounded by hostile neighbours, Israel faced constant existential risk
- [Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iranian-officials-to-miss-fifa-congress-over-alleged-mistreatment-in-canada/): Iran’s Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to ‘unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials’.
- [Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/could-the-us-iran-war-become-a-protracted-frozen-conflict/): In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.
- [Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/why-is-india-turning-to-crocodiles-and-snakes-to-fence-bangladesh-border/): India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
- ['The Storm Is Coming': Trump's Cryptic Post As Iran Fails To Sign Ceasefire Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/the-storm-is-coming-trumps-cryptic-post-as-iran-fails-to-sign-ceasefire-deal/): Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the US Central Command, ​Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran.
- [UAE Telecom Giant Mulling Exit From Pakistan Market Over Geopolitical Tensions, Global Uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/uae-telecom-giant-mulling-exit-from-pakistan-market-over-geopolitical-tensions-global-uncertainty/): Etisalat is reviewing its stake in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd as part of a global portfolio optimisation exercise, with no final decision yet.
- [London police release bodycam of arrest after two Jewish men stabbed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/london-police-release-bodycam-of-arrest-after-two-jewish-men-stabbed/): Police in the UK have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed.
- [Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/marathon-record-breaker-sabastian-sawe-returns-to-heros-welcome-in-kenya/): Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero’s welcome in Kenya after being the first to run a marathon in under two hours.
- [New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/new-zealand-court-denies-bid-by-mosque-mass-shooter-to-appeal-conviction/): Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019.
- [Can the EU’s Article 42.7 offer Europe NATO-like collective defence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/can-the-eus-article-42-7-offer-europe-nato-like-collective-defence/): Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc’s own mutual assistant clause amid US tensions
- [Chabahar Project On Track Despite Sanctions, Says Iran Envoy, Assures Indian Ships Safe In Hormuz | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/chabahar-project-on-track-despite-sanctions-says-iran-envoy-assures-indian-ships-safe-in-hormuz-exclusive/): Dr Mohammad Fathali also said Indians were safe in Iran as he blamed the United States for violence against Tehran
- [US-Iran Ceasefire On Thin Ice: Five Key Reasons Why The Truce Is Fraying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-iran-ceasefire-on-thin-ice-five-key-reasons-why-the-truce-is-fraying/): From nuclear disagreements to maritime tensions and domestic pressure in Washington, multiple factors are testing the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire.
- [China Authorises Seizure Of Foreign Assets In Supply Chain Retaliation Amid US-Iran Oil Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/china-authorises-seizure-of-foreign-assets-in-supply-chain-retaliation-amid-us-iran-oil-tensions/): China is reportedly preparing legal measures to seize assets of foreign entities disrupting its supply chains, in response to US actions on Iranian oil shipments.
- [Putin Warns Of ‘Damaging Consequences’ To Trump Over Iran War In 90-Minute Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/putin-warns-of-damaging-consequences-to-trump-over-iran-war-in-90-minute-call/): The leaders also discussed the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year following Russia’s invasion of its neighbour in 2022.
- [China, India Power US Tourism Spending, Lead Overseas Visitor Outlay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/china-india-power-us-tourism-spending-lead-overseas-visitor-outlay/): The NTTO study, cited by TOI, said the data captures spending by international visitors on travel-related goods and services across US states
- [US indicts Sinaloa governor, 9 others over Mexican drug cartel links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-indicts-sinaloa-governor-9-others-over-mexican-drug-cartel-links/): Indictment alleges that Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other current and former officials worked with cartel leaders.
- [Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/oil-prices-soar-on-fears-of-long-supply-disruption-us-siege-of-iran-ports/): US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.
- [Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/video-emerges-of-heavy-firefight-in-mali/): Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
- [Israeli Military Boats Surround Gaza Aid Flotilla In International Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/israeli-military-boats-surround-gaza-aid-flotilla-in-international-waters/): Global Sumud Flotilla says Israeli military boats surrounded its pro Palestinian convoy near Crete in international waters, jamming communications and intercepting several vessels.
- [US-Iran War Jolts Pakistan Economy As Oil Prices Surge, Shehbaz Sharif Flags Strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-iran-war-jolts-pakistan-economy-as-oil-prices-surge-shehbaz-sharif-flags-strain/): The US-Iran war has sharply increased global oil prices, severely impacting Pakistan’s economy, with its weekly oil import bill surging from $300 million to $800 million.
- ['Cartographic Inaccuracies': Nepal Airlines Apologises For Distorted Map Showing J&K In Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/cartographic-inaccuracies-nepal-airlines-apologises-for-distorted-map-showing-jk-in-pakistan/): The airline said that the map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international boundaries that do not reflect the official stance of Nepal.
- [‘Hope They Don’t Have A Heart Attack’: Iran Navy Chief Issues Fresh Threat To US As Peace Talks Go South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/hope-they-dont-have-a-heart-attack-iran-navy-chief-issues-fresh-threat-to-us-as-peace-talks-go-south/): Iran Navy chief warns of a new feared weapon, claims missile strikes on USS Abraham Lincoln, over 100 attacks on US and Israeli targets, and tighter Strait of Hormuz control
- [Return Kohinoor: Mamdani Says He’d Ask King Charles To Send Diamond Back To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/return-kohinoor-mamdani-says-hed-ask-king-charles-to-send-diamond-back-to-india/): New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he would urge King Charles III to return the Kohinoor diamond during the monarch’s 9/11 memorial visit in New York.
- [Israel seizes Global Sumud Flotilla boats 1,000km away from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/israel-seizes-global-sumud-flotilla-boats-1000km-away-from-gaza/): Israeli forces have intercepted around a dozen Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ['A Little Bit Of A Ceasefire': Trump's Big Ukraine Pitch To Putin On Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/a-little-bit-of-a-ceasefire-trumps-big-ukraine-pitch-to-putin-on-call/): Trump suggested that a shift in Russia’s position could lead to a potential agreement, depending on conditions being met.
- ['3 Days In, No Well Exploded': Iran Jabs Trump's Warning As Deadline To Bomb Oil Pipelines Passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/3-days-in-no-well-exploded-iran-jabs-trumps-warning-as-deadline-to-bomb-oil-pipelines-passes/): Ghalibaf said that the US administration gets “junk” advice from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for pushing the “blockade” theory. 
- [US-Iran War Cost Hits $25 Billion, Economic Pressure Mounts Amid Blockade And Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-iran-war-cost-hits-25-billion-economic-pressure-mounts-amid-blockade-and-ceasefire/): The US war in Iran has cost about $25 billion, with Pentagon officials defending the spending as necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- [‘Every Iranian Ship Is Underwater’: Trump Claims Major Damage To Iran’s Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/every-iranian-ship-is-underwater-trump-claims-major-damage-to-irans-military/): On the possibility of talks, Trump said progress had been made but stressed that any agreement would hinge on Iran giving up its nuclear ambitions.
- [Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/pro-government-rally-in-tehran-demands-end-to-us-threats/): Hundreds of Iranians have rallied in Tehran to demand an end to US threats and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
- [India To Resume Doha Flights From May 1 After Two-Month Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/india-to-resume-doha-flights-from-may-1-after-two-month-disruption/): Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo will resume flights between India and Doha from May 1.
- [Trump Weighs 'Short And Powerful' Strike Plan Amid Deadlock To Pressure Iran For Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/trump-weighs-short-and-powerful-strike-plan-amid-deadlock-to-pressure-iran-for-peace-talks/): The US Central Command has prepared a “short and powerful” strike plan on Iran, but Trump is currently relying on a naval blockade as his primary leverage to force a nuclear deal.
- [Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel’s military draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/hundreds-of-ultra-orthodox-jews-protest-israels-military-draft/): Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked a main road, as part of protests against Israel’s mandatory military service.
- ['Choking Like Stuffed Pig': Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Until Nuclear Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/choking-like-stuffed-pig-trump-rejects-irans-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-until-nuclear-deal/): Trump vows to maintain a naval blockade on Iran until it renounces nuclear weapons, while Iran threatens unprecedented action.
- [Chile police blast water cannons at student protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/chile-police-blast-water-cannons-at-student-protesters/): Chile’s police has cracked down on student protests against the govt’s proposals to limit free higher education.
- [Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iran-war-live-trump-urges-tehran-to-just-give-up-as-oil-prices-surge/): Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.
- [Carney ‘strong’ in year one, now must deliver on promises in Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/carney-strong-in-year-one-now-must-deliver-on-promises-in-canada/): Canada’s prime minister has used Trump’s attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa’s foreign policy.
- [Arsenal cruelly denied penalty by VAR in Champions League draw at Atletico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/arsenal-cruelly-denied-penalty-by-var-in-champions-league-draw-at-atletico/): Arsenal scored one penalty, but VAR controversially denied them another in a 1-1 semifinal draw at Atletico Madrid.
- [UAE quits OPEC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/uae-quits-opec/): The UAE announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC on May 1st.
- [Israeli military speedboats block Gaza-bound aid ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/israeli-military-speedboats-block-gaza-bound-aid-ship/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Israel has begun intercepting Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla aid boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/israel-has-begun-intercepting-gaza-bound-global-sumud-flotilla-aid-boats/): Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid mission say their vessels are being intercepted by Israeli military speedboats.
- [Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/ukraine-asks-israel-to-seize-ship-carrying-grain-stolen-by-russia/): Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain ‌samples, and question crew ​members.
- [What’s behind Israel’s plan to move the Bnei Menashe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/whats-behind-israels-plan-to-move-the-bnei-menashe/): The new wave of the Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India have arrived in Israel under a 2026 government plan.
- [Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/why-is-the-uae-quitting-opec-and-whats-the-impact/): The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times.
- [Trump: Putin offered to help settle Iranian nuclear enrichment impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-putin-offered-to-help-settle-iranian-nuclear-enrichment-impasse/): Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin told him he’d “like to be involved” in settling Iranian nuclear enrichment.
- [New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/new-florida-map-boosts-republican-seats-amid-national-redistricting-fight/): Florida has become latest state to redraw map, as national electoral landscape transforms before midterm elections.
- [Two Jewish men stabbed in London ‘terrorist attack’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/two-jewish-men-stabbed-in-london-terrorist-attack/): Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London, after a man armed with a knife was seen running through the area.
- [Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/pentagon-chief-hegseth-first-public-hearing-on-iran-war-key-takeaways/): Pete Hegseth testifies alongside General Dan Caine, responds to questions on war Pentagon says has cost $25bn.
- [US lawmakers question Pete Hegseth over budget for war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/us-lawmakers-question-pete-hegseth-over-budget-for-war-on-iran/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on the Pentagon’s budget for the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over alleged Trump threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/ex-fbi-chief-comey-appears-in-court-over-alleged-trump-threat/): Comey turned himself in on two charges, threatening the US president’s life and transmitting threats across state lines.
- [Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/malis-tuareg-rebels-say-russian-fighters-must-withdraw-from-country/): As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
- [South Africa to deport Robert Mugabe’s son over firearm offence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/south-africa-to-deport-robert-mugabes-son-over-firearm-offence/): Bellarmine Mugabe was also fined $36,000.
- [UK’s ‘terrorism’ laws risk overreach, watchdog warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/uks-terrorism-laws-risk-overreach-watchdog-warns/): UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under ‘counterterrorism’ laws.
- [Trump vows to maintain Iran blockade, Tehran threaten ‘practical’ action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-vows-to-maintain-iran-blockade-tehran-threaten-practical-action/): US president says Washington’s naval siege on Iranian ports is ‘more effective than the bombing’ as oil price soars.
- [Britain’s King Charles visits 9/11 Memorial in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/britains-king-charles-visits-9-11-memorial-in-new-york/): Britain’s King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City a day after his address to the US Congress.
- [CCTV footage shows moment Israeli strike targets Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/cctv-footage-shows-moment-israeli-strike-targets-palestinians/): Surveillance cameras captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a group of Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday.
- [A 48-team World Cup is Panini sticker collectors’ biggest challenge yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/a-48-team-world-cup-is-panini-sticker-collectors-biggest-challenge-yet/): The decades-old football book craze will comprise 980 unique stickers, including 68 ‘special’ ones in a 112-page ​album.
- [Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/families-sue-openai-alleging-chatbot-aided-in-canadian-school-shooting/): Plaintiffs accuse OpenAI of not alerting authorities to signs of a threat, leading to a school shooting in February.
- [Trump admin probe into ABC amid Kimmel row sparks US free speech concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/trump-admin-probe-into-abc-amid-kimmel-row-sparks-us-free-speech-concerns/): Critics accuse US president of using Federal Communications Commission to censor critics in violation of speech rights.
- [US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/us-top-court-voids-louisiana-voting-map-amid-national-redistricting-fight/): Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power.
- [UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/uae-quits-opec-what-that-means-for-the-gulf-energy-markets-and-beyond/): UAE signalling intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics.
- ['Ego Arrives Before The Traveler': Iran Embassy Mocks New Trump-Themed US Passports For 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/ego-arrives-before-the-traveler-iran-embassy-mocks-new-trump-themed-us-passports-for-2026/): As part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, the White House confirms a limited rollout of passports featuring Donald Trump’s portrait and a gold signature
- [FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/foip-at-10-bridging-the-indo-pacific-and-the-middle-east/): Adapting to a changing world, Japan advances cooperation on security, supply chains, and sustainable development.
- [Hungary’s new PM races to unlock EU’s frozen funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/hungarys-new-pm-races-to-unlock-eus-frozen-funds/): Hungary’s incoming PM Peter Magyar has travelled to Brussels, hoping to unfreeze billions of euros.
- [Madagascar detains French ex-serviceman over alleged destabilisation plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/madagascar-detains-french-ex-serviceman-over-alleged-destabilisation-plot/): French national Guy Baret is detained alongside Malagasy army officer over alleged conspiracy to destabilise Madagascar.
- [What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/what-does-chornobyl-look-like-40-years-later/): An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years later – where radiation, abandoned cities, and war now collide.
- [Man carries deceased sister into Indian bank amid paperwork difficulty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/man-carries-deceased-sister-into-indian-bank-amid-paperwork-difficulty/): A man in India was recorded carrying the remains of his deceased sister into a bank after he couldn’t access her account
- ['Agreed To Remain In Close Touch': Jaishankar Holds 'Detailed' Talks With Iran FM On West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/agreed-to-remain-in-close-touch-jaishankar-holds-detailed-talks-with-iran-fm-on-west-asia/): Jaishankar said he received a phone call from Araghchi and agreed to remain in “close touch”.
- [Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade/): The war has affected trade with some of Iran’s largest partners, including China and the UAE.
- [Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/over-1-2m-in-lebanon-expected-to-face-acute-hunger-un-backed-report/): FAO, WFP and Lebanon gov’t say 1.24 million people ‘expected to face food insecurity’ at crisis levels or worse.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal – Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/29/live-atletico-madrid-vs-arsenal-champions-league-semifinal/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the first leg of the tie.
- [China No Longer A 'Near Peer', But Equal Rival In Every Domain, Says Top US General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/china-no-longer-a-near-peer-but-equal-rival-in-every-domain-says-top-us-general/): General Stephen Sklenka said his experience studying Chinese strategy had shaped his view of modern warfare.
- [Trump Family's Cryptic Crypto Clearance: Significant Portions Of Digital Assets Being 'Quietly Sold'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-familys-cryptic-crypto-clearance-significant-portions-of-digital-assets-being-quietly-sold/): The cryptocurrency venture was initially launched with significant fanfare to provide an alternative to traditional banking systems
- [China Opens Market To Africa With Zero Tariffs As US Pushes New Import Taxes Under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/china-opens-market-to-africa-with-zero-tariffs-as-us-pushes-new-import-taxes-under-trump/): China has launched a new tariff-free trade policy for Africa’s biggest economies, giving 53 of the continent’s 54 nations duty-free access to Chinese markets.
- [Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/benficas-mourinho-says-no-contact-with-real-madrid-about-managers-job/): Ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to Spanish giants to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
- ['Carrying Press Freedom Banner': Meryl Streep Backs Jimmy Kimmel As Trump Demands His Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/carrying-press-freedom-banner-meryl-streep-backs-jimmy-kimmel-as-trump-demands-his-firing/): Streep, who appeared on Kimmel’s show during a promotional tour for her upcoming film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ voiced strong support for the host.
- [No Arms For Hamas To Future Of Gaza Strip: The Proposal Of Trump’s Board of Peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/no-arms-for-hamas-to-future-of-gaza-strip-the-proposal-of-trumps-board-of-peace/): Hamas, Gaza: The Board has shifted from overseeing a ceasefire to pushing for a comprehensive political and military overhaul of the enclave,News18 explains
- [‘Turbulent and dangerous’: How shipping is the new global battleground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/turbulent-and-dangerous-how-shipping-is-the-new-global-battleground/): From Hormuz to Panama, the South China Sea to the Black Sea, geopolitics is rewriting the rules of global shipping.
- [Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trumps-threat-why-cutting-us-troops-in-europe-wont-be-easy/): Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.
- [Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/woman-killed-children-injured-as-israel-attacks-lebanon/): Israel’s assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered ‘ceasefire’.
- [Howe says Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/howe-says-saudi-owners-desire-for-success-at-newcastle-remains-unchanged/): PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 ​season.
- [Is Trump ‘Mentally Stable’ To Be US President? Pete Hegseth's Angry Retort In US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/is-trump-mentally-stable-to-be-us-president-pete-hegseths-angry-retort-in-us-congress/): In a clip, now being circulated online, Democrat lawmaker Sara Jacobs was seen asking Hegseth if Trump was “mentally stable enough” to be the “commander-in-chief”
- [America First? Pete Hegseth's Wife Wears Rs 4,000 Dress, Internet Finds A China Link](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/america-first-pete-hegseths-wife-wears-rs-4000-dress-internet-finds-a-china-link/): Jennifer Rauchet’s White House Correspondents Dinner dress sparks online clash over resemblance to Shein and Temu, clashing with Pete Hegseth’s America First image.
- [US-Iran War Ceasefire Hangs In Balance: Is China Visit Influencing Trump’s Decisions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-iran-war-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance-is-china-visit-influencing-trumps-decisions/): What is the current status of US-Iran war? What is Trump’s and Iran’s stance? What is the China factor? News18 explains
- [Was Trump Wearing Adult Diaper During TV Interview? Getting To The Bottom Of This Messy Rumour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/was-trump-wearing-adult-diaper-during-tv-interview-getting-to-the-bottom-of-this-messy-rumour/): Observers pointed to what they described as ‘unusual bunching’ or a ‘bulky silhouette’ in the seat of the President’s trousers
- [Islamabad In The Middle: Iran Suggests Amended Peace Deal, Hopes Rise For US Breakthrough | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/islamabad-in-the-middle-iran-suggests-amended-peace-deal-hopes-rise-for-us-breakthrough-exclusive-details/): Pakistan is now increasingly hopeful that a comprehensive deal between the United States and Iran is finally within reach, said a source
- [Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/greek-orthodox-church-sounds-alarm-over-attacks-on-christians-in-jerusalem/): Warning follows Jewish man’s arrest over brutal attack on nun in Jerusalem this week.
- [Giorgia Meloni’s moral retreat on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/giorgia-melonis-moral-retreat-on-gaza/): The Italian PM’s response to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reflects not moral conviction, but political calculation.
- [Iran Tells US Officials To Abandon ‘Child-Killer’ Trump: 'Climb Out Of Pit, Pay Reparations'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-tells-us-officials-to-abandon-child-killer-trump-climb-out-of-pit-pay-reparations/): This came amid reports that Trump may be planning to strike Iran again to end the ongoing stalemate, as Tehran has refused to submit to US “impositions”.
- [These Four CEOs Collectively Earned $100 Million Compensation In 2025, Largest Payout Went To…](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/these-four-ceos-collectively-earned-100-million-compensation-in-2025-largest-payout-went-to/): At current levels, it would take an average worker around 490 years to earn what a CEO makes in a single year.
- [Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Falls 90%; Nearly 900 Vessels Stranded In Gulf | See Images](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-falls-90-nearly-900-vessels-stranded-in-gulf-see-images/): Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged over 90 percent after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, leaving hundreds of vessels and 20000 seafarers stranded amid rising risks.
- [What’s In A Name? South Korea Rethinks What It Calls North Korea | Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/whats-in-a-name-south-korea-rethinks-what-it-calls-north-korea-heres-why/): The confusion stems from South Korea’s belief that the whole Korean Peninsula belongs to it and that North Korea is not a separate country, but a region that broke away
- ['Unaffordable For Most Vulnerable': Iran War May Trigger Food Crisis In Africa Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/unaffordable-for-most-vulnerable-iran-war-may-trigger-food-crisis-in-africa-soon/): Yara CEO Svein Tore Holsether warns the Iran war is driving up fertiliser prices, threatening severe food shortages in Africa as poorer nations are outbid for supplies.
- [Has the US-Iran ceasefire reset the clock on War Powers Act deadline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/has-the-us-iran-ceasefire-reset-the-clock-on-war-powers-act-deadline/): Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.
- [Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/gaza-aid-flotilla-vessels-taken-to-crete-after-israeli-interception/): Israel’s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [Iran President Wants Foreign Minister Araghchi Sacked For 'Defying Orders' On US Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-president-wants-foreign-minister-araghchi-sacked-for-defying-orders-on-us-peace-talks/): Reports say Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf seek to oust Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid IRGC linked rifts over stalled US talks.
- [JPMorgan Exec Lorna Hajdini Denies 'Sex Slave' Allegations By Chirayu Rana: 'Complete Fabrication'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/jpmorgan-exec-lorna-hajdini-denies-sex-slave-allegations-by-chirayu-rana-complete-fabrication/): Rana levelled staggering allegations against Lorna Hajdini, accusing her of subjecting him to “humiliating” sexual and drug abuse, and threatening to slash his bonus.
- [Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/despite-growth-and-pay-rises-greek-workers-are-among-the-poorest-in-europe/): Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
- [Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/oil-prices-rise-again-with-little-sign-of-war-on-iran-ending/): Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday – a 5 percent rise for the week.
- [Who profits big from the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/who-profits-big-from-the-war-on-iran/): Who profits big from the war on Iran?
- [Falklands claim: Can Argentina’s Milei use Trump ties to challenge the UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/falklands-claim-can-argentinas-milei-use-trump-ties-to-challenge-the-uk/): As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington’s position on the islands.
- [Riots erupt over Australian Aboriginal girl’s murder as suspect arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/riots-erupt-over-australian-aboriginal-girls-murder-as-suspect-arrested/): Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
- [‘AI Bots Can’t Replace Humans’: Chinese Courts Just Made Such Sackings Illegal, Can India Do It Too?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/ai-bots-cant-replace-humans-chinese-courts-just-made-such-sackings-illegal-can-india-do-it-too/): What is the ‘AI Termination Ban’ in China? What are the rulings passed between December 2025 and April 2026? Can such laws be passed in India? News18 explains
- [‘God Wanted Him Preserved’: Iran Rejects US Claims On Mojtaba’s Health, Calls It ‘Enemy Trick’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/god-wanted-him-preserved-iran-rejects-us-claims-on-mojtabas-health-calls-it-enemy-trick/): Iran official Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi denies US reports on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei health, says he survived the bombing.
- [Commercial flights from Tehran’s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/commercial-flights-from-tehrans-main-airport-resume-amid-cautious-normalcy/): Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.
- [Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/rallies-under-way-as-workers-gather-for-international-labour-day/): Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
- [US Seeks First-Time Deployment Of Dark Eagle Against Iran: How Deadly Is The Hypersonic Missile?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-seeks-first-time-deployment-of-dark-eagle-against-iran-how-deadly-is-the-hypersonic-missile/): CENTCOM has sought the deployment of the long-range hypersonic ‘Dark Eagle’ to strike targets inside Iran, signalling potential escalation despite an ongoing ceasefire.
- [UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/uk-police-charge-man-over-stabbing-of-two-jewish-men-in-london/): British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.
- [Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/ukraine-begins-to-flex-muscle-as-an-emerging-air-power-angering-russia/): Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as ‘terrorism’ as they urge ‘vigilance’.
- [‘Sea Of Migrants Will Enter’: Bangladeshi MP Sparks Deportation Row As Bengal Exit Polls Favour BJP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/sea-of-migrants-will-enter-bangladeshi-mp-sparks-deportation-row-as-bengal-exit-polls-favour-bjp/): Akhtar’s remarks came after exit poll projections suggested a tightly contested verdict, with a strong showing by the BJP and a resilient challenge from the TMC.
- [Is US Planning Iran Strike Again? Trump Briefed On New Plan, 6,500-Tonne Munitions Sent To Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/is-us-planning-iran-strike-again-trump-briefed-on-new-plan-6500-tonne-munitions-sent-to-israel/): Trump was briefed by CENTCOM on new strike plans as the US rushed 6,500 tonnes of munitions and equipment to Israel, signaling possible escalation.
- [Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/russia-hammers-targets-across-ukraine-overnight/): Attacks on towns on the Black Sea and in central Ukraine kill one, injure several.
- [Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-vows-long-painful-response-if-us-renews-attacks/): Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.
- [‘Why Shouldn’t I?’ Trump Says US Considering Reducing Troops In Italy, Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/why-shouldnt-i-trump-says-us-considering-reducing-troops-in-italy-spain/): His criticism of Spain and Italy came a day after Trump confirmed that Washington is reviewing its military presence in Germany.
- [Heard Of TACO? Now There’s NACHO: What Trump's New Viral Nickname Means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/heard-of-taco-now-theres-nacho-what-trumps-new-viral-nickname-means/): Pressure on, pressure off. Trump’s shifting Hormuz strategy is now being summed up in a new nickname.
- [Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/why-is-piracy-rising-off-somalia-again-and-is-the-iran-war-responsible/): At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
- [On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/on-may-day-gazas-workers-find-whatever-source-of-income-they-can/): Gaza’s economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.
- [What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/what-do-ukraines-robot-soldiers-mean-for-the-future-of-warfare/): Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.
- [‘Going To Charge You Tariffs If…’: Trump Again Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/going-to-charge-you-tariffs-if-trump-again-claims-he-stopped-india-pakistan-war/): The US President has consistently maintained that he played a pivotal role in de-escalating the conflict between India and Pakistan.
- [Who Is Chirayu Rana, The ‘Little Brown Boy’ Alleging ‘Sex Slave’ Abuse By JPMorgan Exec?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/who-is-chirayu-rana-the-little-brown-boy-alleging-sex-slave-abuse-by-jpmorgan-exec/): As the identity of the former JPMorgan employee behind the “John Doe” lawsuit is revealed as Chirayu Rana, the accused executive, Lorna Hajdini, has issued a blistering defense
- [Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-backs-fifa-letting-iran-play-at-world-cup-in-us/): After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-63-as-trump-signals-possible-attacks/): Iran’s president calls the US siege ‘intolerable’ as Donald Trump says war may resume.
- [Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/timberwolves-eliminate-nuggets-as-knicks-demolish-hawks-in-nba-playoffs/): Meanwhile, Celtics-76ers playoff heads for decisive game seven after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.
- [Trump Set To Get Nobel Nomination? Here's How Badly He Wants It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-set-to-get-nobel-nomination-heres-how-badly-he-wants-it/): Throughout, Trump himself has repeatedly returned to the subject. He has openly argued that his role in resolving or easing multiple international conflicts merits recognition.
- [‘Iran War Terminated’: Trump Admin Reframes Conflict To Avoid Congress Nod Before 60-Day Deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-war-terminated-trump-admin-reframes-conflict-to-avoid-congress-nod-before-60-day-deadline/): Trump administration claimed that Iran war has already “terminated” because of the US-Iran ceasefire, which may allow them to bypass Congress’s nod.
- [US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Tehran ‘Dying To Make A Deal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-trump-says-tehran-dying-to-make-a-deal/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live, Ceasefire Updates: Peace talks between the US and Iran have moved from Pakistan to the telephone.
- [New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/new-banksy-sculpture-appears-to-show-politician-blinded-by-his-own-flag/): Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
- [Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/condemnation-and-protests-against-israels-raid-of-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.
- [‘I Don’t Call It A War’: Trump Says US Intervention Prevented Executions In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/i-dont-call-it-a-war-trump-says-us-intervention-prevented-executions-in-iran/): US President Donald Trump described US involvement in Iran as a “military operation” rather than a war.
- [Trump Attack Suspect Cole Allen Seen Shooting Agent, Casing Hotel | Chilling Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-attack-suspect-cole-allen-seen-shooting-agent-casing-hotel-chilling-video/): US Attorney Jeanine Pirro released video of Cole Allen casing the Washington Hilton Hotel and storming a Secret Service checkpoint.
- [Trump Removes Scotch Whisky Tariffs After King Charles III’s State Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-removes-scotch-whisky-tariffs-after-king-charles-iiis-state-visit/): Trump lifts US tariffs and restrictions on UK whiskey after King Charles III and Queen Camilla state visit, aiming to boost Scotland and Kentucky trade.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-ports-siege-intolerable-trump-mulls-action/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.
- [Peace Prize Plot Twist: Is Trump Among Names In Nobel Mix?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/peace-prize-plot-twist-is-trump-among-names-in-nobel-mix/): Early indications suggest that US President Donald Trump is likely to be among those featured on the initial list
- [US gas reaches $4.30 per gallon; Trump says prices will drop after Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-gas-reaches-4-30-per-gallon-trump-says-prices-will-drop-after-iran-war/): Price of petrol in US jumps by nearly 30 cents in one week amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran diplomatic deadlock.
- [First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/first-us-venezuela-flight-lands-in-caracas-after-seven-year-suspension/): American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
- [Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/palestine-fa-chief-hits-out-at-israel-federation-vp-at-fifa-congress/): Palestine and Israel representatives had been lined up close together at the FIFA Congress in Canada.
- [Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/arsenal-vs-fulham-premier-league-teams-start-lineups-title-race/): Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.
- [Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/flotilla-activist-israels-brutal-attack-will-not-deter-us/): Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/hegseth-testifies-on-iran-war-before-senate-committee-key-takeaways/): Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began.
- [Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison unrecognisable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/palestinian-journalist-released-from-israeli-prison-unrecognisable/): Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from Israeli prison with severe weight loss, showing signs of torture
- [Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/kenyas-sawe-hailed-at-state-house-after-historic-marathon/): Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto.
- [Palestinians mourn football loving teenager killed by Israeli army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/palestinians-mourn-football-loving-teenager-killed-by-israeli-army/): Mourners in Hebron laid to rest 16-year-old Ibrahim al-Khayatt who was shot in the chest by Israeli soldiers.
- [Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/uganda-court-sentences-man-to-death-for-killing-four-children-at-nursery/): Christopher Okello Onyum sentenced for fatal stabbing of four children aged between one and three years old.
- [US Congress passes bill to resume funding for DHS and end partial shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-congress-passes-bill-to-resume-funding-for-dhs-and-end-partial-shutdown/): House approves funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay.
- [RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/rsf-condemns-kidnapping-of-three-journalists-on-board-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.
- [US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-venezuela-direct-flights-resume-after-seven-year-suspension/): The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday.
- [Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/lebanese-girl-mourns-paramedic-father-killed-in-israeli-strike/): A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
- [Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/piracy-rises-off-somalia-as-us-israeli-war-on-iran-diverts-naval-forces/): More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.
- [Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iran-confirmed-to-play-at-world-cup-according-to-fifa-chief-infantino/): Iran’s place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/mexicos-sheinbaum-questions-us-claims-of-drug-ties-to-sinaloa-governor/): US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
- [Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/trump-says-tennessee-next-to-redistrict-after-us-voting-rights-act-ruling/): Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority groups.
- [US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-falls-to-historic-low-in-press-freedom-tracker-rsf/): Reporters Without Borders warns of ‘press freedom crisis’ in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
- [UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/uae-exit-signals-opecs-declining-grip-on-oil-markets/): Chris Weafer says the UAE’s OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
- [UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/un-chief-calls-for-immediate-reopening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/): UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/myanmars-former-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-moved-to-house-arrest/): The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
- [Trump Mocks NASA Chief's 'Beautiful' Ears In Odd Oval Office Moment: 'He's Got Super Hearing'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/trump-mocks-nasa-chiefs-beautiful-ears-in-odd-oval-office-moment-hes-got-super-hearing/): The moment came as Donald Trump hosted the four-member Artemis II crew at the White House, nearly three weeks after the historic mission splashed down.
- [Fix Your Broken Country: Trump Targets German Chancellor Over His Comments On Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/fix-your-broken-country-trump-targets-german-chancellor-over-his-comments-on-iran-war/): Donald Trump criticizes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran war comments, urges him to focus on ending the Russia Ukraine war and fixing Germany instead
- [How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/how-rebels-teamed-up-to-shake-mali-and-the-kremlins-grip/): Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
- [Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/trump-slams-germanys-merz-again-as-rift-over-iran-war-widens/): Berlin says ‘prepared’ for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
- [Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/israel-rights-group-petitions-top-court-to-order-release-of-14-gaza-doctors/): Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza’s healthcare system.
- [Africa and Asia back Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/africa-and-asia-back-infantino-for-unique-fourth-term-as-fifa-president/): African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.
- [From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/from-railways-to-energy-five-strategic-projects-linking-gulf-states/): In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
- [Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/iran-protests-human-rights-all-to-know-about-the-76th-fifa-congress/): The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.
- [Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/saudi-arabia-to-end-liv-golf-funding-while-league-appoints-new-chairman/): League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
- [8-Year-Old Iranian Boy Reunites With Classmates In China After 42 Days, Emotional Video Moves Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/8-year-old-iranian-boy-reunites-with-classmates-in-china-after-42-days-emotional-video-moves-internet/): An 8-year-old Iranian boy reunited with his classmates in China after losing contact for 42 days during conflict in Iran, leaving many emotional online.
- ['Diplomacy By Deportation': Is The Etihad Sacking A Sign Of Fraying UAE-Pakistan Ties? | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/diplomacy-by-deportation-is-the-etihad-sacking-a-sign-of-fraying-uae-pakistan-ties-exclusive-details/): According to high-level sources, the 15 staff members were not informed of their termination through standard human resources channels
- [Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/has-the-us-supreme-court-weakened-the-voting-rights-act-and-how/): Ruling, called ‘big win’ by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.
- [Indonesian soldiers accused of acid attack. What happened and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/indonesian-soldiers-accused-of-acid-attack-what-happened-and-why/): Analysts say the attack is part of a wider pattern of repression amid concerns over the growing role of the military.
- [US military equipment worth billions of dollars destroyed in Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/us-military-equipment-worth-billions-of-dollars-destroyed-in-iran-war/): The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.
- [Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/lindsey-vonn-not-ready-to-decide-if-shell-ski-again-after-olympics-crash/): US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.
- [‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/04/30/act-of-piracy-world-reacts-to-israeli-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla/): World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.
- [Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/mexicos-sinaloa-state-governor-resigns-amid-us-drug-trafficking-charges/): Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking ‘temporary leave’ to defend self.
- [Israel Faces Backlash Over Rising Anti-Christian Hate Crimes After Nun Attack In Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/israel-faces-backlash-over-rising-anti-christian-hate-crimes-after-nun-attack-in-jerusalem/): French Consulate in Jerusalem strongly condemned the attack, while France’s Foreign Minister called it a “heinous act” and demanded exemplary punishment.
- [US Warns Shipping Companies Of Sanctions If They Pay Iran Tolls To Transit Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/us-warns-shipping-companies-of-sanctions-if-they-pay-iran-tolls-to-transit-hormuz/): The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned that American persons and companies were generally banned from paying Iranian government entities.
- [LPG Carrier With 18 Indians Aboard Safely Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-US Tussle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/lpg-carrier-with-18-indians-aboard-safely-crosses-strait-of-hormuz-amid-iran-us-tussle/): A Marshall Islands-flagged LPF Carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, was carrying 46,313 MT of LPG cargo meant for India.
- [7 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Southern Lebanon As Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack Despite Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/7-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-as-hezbollah-launches-drone-attack-despite-ceasefire/): Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill at least seven and injure others despite a ceasefire, as Hezbollah claims a drone attack on Israeli troops and border tensions escalate.
- [Israel’s ‘two-tier’ policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/israels-two-tier-policing-and-the-crime-epidemic-in-palestinian-towns/): Murder rates in Israel’s Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
- [Rarely Diplomatic: 5 Times Donald Trump Publicly Clashed With World Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/rarely-diplomatic-5-times-donald-trump-publicly-clashed-with-world-leaders/): Both of Trump’s terms in office have been marked by a series of high-profile clashes with world leaders over trade dispute and policy criticisms.
- [Princess Charlotte At 11: 5 Things To Know About The Daughter Of Prince William And Kate Middleton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/princess-charlotte-at-11-5-things-to-know-about-the-daughter-of-prince-william-and-kate-middleton/): Prince and Princess of Wales share new photo as Princess Charlotte turns 11. Let’s delve into 5 interesting facts about Princess Charlotte
- [Music, Rituals, Joy And Some Tears: How Nepal Welcomed Return Of A 13th-Century Buddha Statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/music-rituals-joy-and-some-tears-how-nepal-welcomed-return-of-a-13th-century-buddha-statue/): A 13th century Buddha statue stolen from a Kathmandu temple in the 1980s has been returned from Tibet House US in New York, hailed in Nepal as a major cultural victory.
- [Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/israeli-air-strikes-kill-10-people-in-southern-lebanon/): Drones and planes hit several towns despite ‘ceasefire’ since April 17 as Hezbollah pledges to continue its attacks.
- [Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/mali-probes-soldiers-suspected-of-involvement-in-military-base-attacks/): Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week’s coordinated attacks.
- [The dark side of Gaza’s new fancy cafes and restaurants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/the-dark-side-of-gazas-new-fancy-cafes-and-restaurants/): The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
- [The United States of Conspiracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/the-united-states-of-conspiracy/): Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Fulham – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/live-arsenal-vs-fulham-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Iran Says War With US May Resume Soon, Accuses Washington Of Dishonouring Ceasefire Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/iran-says-war-with-us-may-resume-soon-accuses-washington-of-dishonouring-ceasefire-terms/): These remarks came after US President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with Tehran’s proposal to end the war and hinted at more strikes.
- [Ancestry Unlock: Why Thousands Of Americans Are Racing For Canada Citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/ancestry-unlock-why-thousands-of-americans-are-racing-for-canada-citizenship/): The primary catalyst for this surge is the repeal of the controversial ‘second-generation cut-off’ rule by Canada
- [Who Is Shivon Zilis? Punjabi-Origin Executive, Mother To Elon Musk’s Children And Key Witness In OpenAI Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/who-is-shivon-zilis-punjabi-origin-executive-mother-to-elon-musks-children-and-key-witness-in-openai-trial/): Shivon Zilis was born in Markhan, Ontario, to a Hindu Punjabi Indian mother, Sharda Zilis and a Canadian father, Richard Zilis
- [Yemen Says Armed Men Hijack Oil Tanker Off Shabwa Coast, Steer It Toward Gulf Of Aden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/yemen-says-armed-men-hijack-oil-tanker-off-shabwa-coast-steer-it-toward-gulf-of-aden/): Yemen coast guard said the tanker’s position has been located, and operations are underway to track and recover the vessel, while also ensuring the safety of the crew.
- [Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/rallies-under-way-as-workers-gather-for-international-labour-day-2/): Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
- [Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/flotilla-activists-return-to-istanbul-after-israel-detains-them-at-sea/): Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
- [Trump Just Called US Navy ‘Pirates’: 5 Of His Strangest Remarks On War And Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/trump-just-called-us-navy-pirates-5-of-his-strangest-remarks-on-war-and-military/): Donald Trump faces renewed backlash for calling the US Navy pirates and joking about sinking Iranian ships, adding to a long record of controversial military remarks.
- [Trump Says US Will Take Over Cuba ‘Almost Immediately’ After Iran Operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/trump-says-us-will-take-over-cuba-almost-immediately-after-iran-operation/): He referred to the deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln and described a scenario in which the vessel would position itself close to the Cuban coast.
- [Bone Of Contention: Ever Wondered How A Dinosaur Fossil Travels Across Countries? Here's The Story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/bone-of-contention-ever-wondered-how-a-dinosaur-fossil-travels-across-countries-heres-the-story/): Germany will return the 113 million year old Irritator challengeri dinosaur skull from the Stuttgart museum to Brazil after a long ownership dispute.
- [Is Trump Staring At Another Failure? Last Time US Tried To Seize Cuba, It Failed In 3 Days | Flashback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/is-trump-staring-at-another-failure-last-time-us-tried-to-seize-cuba-it-failed-in-3-days-flashback/): The most significant example dates back more than six decades, when Washington supported an invasion aimed at toppling Fidel Castro’s government.
- [As Nithya Raman Eyes LA Top Post, Meet 5 Indian-Origin Leaders Who’ve Run For Mayor In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/as-nithya-raman-eyes-la-top-post-meet-5-indian-origin-leaders-whove-run-for-mayor-in-us/): Nithya Raman has emerged as a key contender in the Los Angeles mayoral race. While incumbent mayor Karen Bass still holds an edge, recent projections hint at a shift in momentum
- [Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/trump-says-us-navy-acting-like-pirates-to-enforce-iran-blockade/): The US president says the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘a very profitable business’.
- [NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/nato-assessing-details-of-us-troop-withdrawal-from-germany/): US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
- [How Iran War Pushed A Major Low Cost American Airline Into Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/how-iran-war-pushed-a-major-low-cost-american-airline-into-shutdown/): Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years, cancels all flights, cites Iran war fuel costs, stranding thousands and risking 17000 jobs after failed Trump bailout talks.
- [From 'Humiliated By Iran' To 'Fix Your Broken Country': A Timeline Of Spat Between Trump, Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/from-humiliated-by-iran-to-fix-your-broken-country-a-timeline-of-spat-between-trump-merz/): Washington has a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed at bases across the country as of December 2025
- ['Not Time To Redraw': China Calls For Review Of UN Decision To End UNIFIL Mission In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/not-time-to-redraw-china-calls-for-review-of-un-decision-to-end-unifil-mission-in-lebanon/): UNIFIL, deployed in 1978, has long been tasked with monitoring the southern Lebanese border with Israel.
- [Is Trump Right That US Presidents Don’t Need Lawmakers’ Nod For War? A Fact-Sheet Of His Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/is-trump-right-that-us-presidents-dont-need-lawmakers-nod-for-war-a-fact-sheet-of-his-claim/): Donald Trump claims he does not need Congress to continue Iran military action, sparking debate over War Powers Resolution limits and potential constitutional conflict.
- [You Cannot Buy, Rent Or Fly Recreational Drones In Beijing Now Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/you-cannot-buy-rent-or-fly-recreational-drones-in-beijing-now-because/): Under fresh regulations, drones and its components cannot be brought into Beijing without approval. Only those who have verified with local police are allowed to carry them
- [Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/ex-formula-one-driver-turned-paralympic-champion-alex-zanardi-dies-aged-59/): Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
- [‘Europe Needs To Invest More In Defence’: NATO As US Plans Germany Troop Cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/europe-needs-to-invest-more-in-defence-nato-as-us-plans-germany-troop-cut/): NATO engages with the US over plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, urging higher European defence spending and greater security responsibility.
- [Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/japans-takaichi-pledges-deeper-energy-cooperation-with-vietnam/): Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
- [Pluto’s Comeback? NASA Chief Wants It Back As Planet, But Who Gets To Decide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/plutos-comeback-nasa-chief-wants-it-back-as-planet-but-who-gets-to-decide/): NASA chief Jared Isaacman has called for Pluto’s planet status to be reconsidered, reviving a debate over the 2006 reclassification and the rules that led to it.
- [Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador’s ‘coolest dictator’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/who-is-nayib-bukele-el-salvadors-coolest-dictator/): At 44, Bukele has built the world’s highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next?
- [UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/uks-starmer-eyes-banning-some-pro-palestine-protests/): PM Keir Starmer says the phrase ‘globalise the Intifada’ should be ‘completely off limits’.
- [Spirit Airlines begins ‘wind-down’, cancels all flights over fuel crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-begins-wind-down-cancels-all-flights-over-fuel-crisis/): The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
- [Chinese Firm Shuts Pakistan Ops, Flags ‘Systemic Uncertainties’ In CPEC | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/chinese-firm-shuts-pakistan-ops-flags-systemic-uncertainties-in-cpec-exclusive/): Hangeng Group has announced the shutdown of its factory operations in both Pakistan and China, effective May 1, citing systemic uncertainties and persistent operational hurdles.
- [China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/china-urges-reversal-of-unifil-departure-from-lebanon-as-conflict-escalates/): The UNIFIL mission has faced a growing number of casualties as Israel and Hezbollah continue to fight.
- [Man Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/man-utd-vs-liverpool-premier-league-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.
- [Nepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/nepal-celebrates-return-of-stolen-13th-century-buddha-statue-from-new-york/): The Himalayan nation restores centuries-old statue, stolen in the 1980s, to its original temple in capital Kathmandu.
- [China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/chinas-un-envoy-hormuz-closure-will-dominate-trump-xi-talks/): China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong says maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are “urgent” priorities.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 64 as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-64-as-trump-rejects-tehrans-proposal/): US President Donald Trump says the latest Iranian peace proposal includes demands he ‘can’t agree to’.
- [US embassy warns citizens in UK as threat level raised to ‘severe’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/us-embassy-warns-citizens-in-uk-as-threat-level-raised-to-severe/): US embassy in UK has advised citizens to avoids schools, churches, tourist locations and vary their travel routes.
- [Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/pistons-and-raptors-survive-while-la-lakers-progress-in-nba-playoffs/): Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.
- [Cold War Legacy: Why Does Germany Still Host US Troops & Why Has Trump Ordered 5,000 To Exit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/cold-war-legacy-why-does-germany-still-host-us-troops-why-has-trump-ordered-5000-to-exit/): The American military presence in Germany dates back to 1945, when US forces occupied the country after the defeat of Nazi Germany
- [Havana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/havana-slams-new-trump-sanctions-as-collective-punishment-of-cuban-people/): The Cuban government has firmly rejected the recent sanctions levied by US President Donald Trump.
- [Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/iran-war-protester-speaks-to-al-jazeera-from-top-of-washington-bridge/): A 45-year old man is occupying the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran.
- [Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/trump-says-us-forces-are-like-pirates-taking-iranian-oil/): Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Who Is Nithya Raman, Dubbed The ‘Next Mamdani’, Gaining Ground In LA Mayor Race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/who-is-nithya-raman-dubbed-the-next-mamdani-gaining-ground-in-la-mayor-race/): Raman, who traces her roots to India, is being dubbed the ‘next Mamdani’ for her grassroots rise, progressive politics and outsider-driven campaign.
- [‘We’re Like Pirates’: Trump Says America ‘Profits’ From US Navy Ship Seizures Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/were-like-pirates-trump-says-america-profits-from-us-navy-ship-seizures-amid-iran-war/): Donald Trump described the US blockade of Iranian ports as “profitable business”, comparing it to piracy.
- [Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/peru-probes-trafficking-of-citizens-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine/): Peru’s public prosecutor says many of their citizens are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.
- [‘Gasoline, Oil Prices Will Come Tumbling Down Once Iran War Ends’: Trump Amid Global Energy Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/gasoline-oil-prices-will-come-tumbling-down-once-iran-war-ends-trump-amid-global-energy-crisis/): Trump suggested that gasoline prices remain elevated primarily due to geopolitical uncertainty.
- [US Blockade Has Cost Iran $4.8 Billion, Says Pentagon, As Oil Tankers Remain Stranded In Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/us-blockade-has-cost-iran-4-8-billion-says-pentagon-as-oil-tankers-remain-stranded-in-gulf/): US blockade in Gulf of Oman strands 53 million barrels of Iranian oil, costing Tehran nearly 5 billion dollars and risking storage limits.
- [K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/k-pops-bts-comeback-tour-rallies-south-koreas-global-soft-power-drive/): K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
- ['They’re Evil People': Trump Says Middle East And Europe Would Have Been Blown To Pieces If Iran Had Nuclear Weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/theyre-evil-people-trump-says-middle-east-and-europe-would-have-been-blown-to-pieces-if-iran-had-nuclear-weapon/): Donald Trump warns Iran nuclear threat could have caused catastrophe, says US B2 bombers stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon that could endanger Israel, Europe, Middle East
- [US Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales To Israel, Middle East Allies As Tensions With Iran Soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/us-approves-8-6-billion-arms-sales-to-israel-middle-east-allies-as-tensions-with-iran-soar/): Qatar will receive Patriot air and missile defence support valued at about $4 billion, while Israel and UAE are slated to receive Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems
- [‘Make Deal Or We’ll Blast The Hell Out’: Trump Warns Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/make-deal-or-well-blast-the-hell-out-trump-warns-iran/): Donald Trump says Iran must either negotiate a final settlement or face a full scale US military operation, says he prefers a deal but keeps strike option open
- [US-Iran Ceasefire News LIVE: Trump Says He Is ‘Not Satisfied’ As Iran Sends Fresh Peace Deal Reply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/us-iran-ceasefire-news-live-trump-says-he-is-not-satisfied-as-iran-sends-fresh-peace-deal-reply/): US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that 12 people were killed on Friday in Israeli airstrikes in the south.
- [Iran war live: Trump says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/iran-war-live-trump-says-no-early-end-to-war-unhappy-with-tehran-offer/): White House tells Congress that Iran hostilities have ‘terminated’ despite continued US troop presence in Middle East.
- ['Berlin Breakup': Why Trump Is Withdrawing 5,000 Troops From Germany After War Of Words With Merz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/berlin-breakup-why-trump-is-withdrawing-5000-troops-from-germany-after-war-of-words-with-merz/): The reduction in personnel marks one of the most significant shifts in the trans-Atlantic security architecture in recent years
- [Trump considering option to ‘blast the hell out of’ Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-considering-option-to-blast-the-hell-out-of-iran/): US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” with the latest peace proposal from Iran.
- [US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-said-to-be-withdrawing-5000-troops-from-germany-over-iran-war-spat/): President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.
- [May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/may-day-rallies-sweep-us-demanding-reforms-for-working-class-rights/): May Day events include calls to ‘tax the rich’ and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
- [Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-hospitalised-as-health-deteriorates/): Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.
- [At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/at-least-12-killed-in-latest-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon/): Israel’s strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
- [Trump expands red snapper fishing as critics warn of overfishing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-expands-red-snapper-fishing-as-critics-warn-of-overfishing/): Anglers in Florida, Georgia, and Carolinas gain more fishing control with Trump’s red snapper permit approval.
- [US judge bars Trump from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-judge-bars-trump-from-ending-protected-status-for-yemeni-nationals/): Trump administration has sought to cancel temporary protections for 13 countries as part of immigration crackdown.
- [Barcelona in sight of La Liga title a week before El Clasico with Real](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/barcelona-in-sight-of-la-liga-title-a-week-before-el-clasico-with-real/): Barcelona face Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday where a win will heap more pressure on Real Madrid at Espanyol on Sunday.
- [Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/cuban-man-is-18th-person-to-die-in-us-ice-custody-this-year-monitor/): Rights group says believed suicide underscores need for more oversight amid Trump’s mass deportation drive.
- [Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/palestinian-football-boss-refuses-israeli-handshake-at-fifa-event/): Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.
- [Trump says Iran seeks terms he ‘can’t agree to’ in latest peace proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-says-iran-seeks-terms-he-cant-agree-to-in-latest-peace-proposal/): Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms he’s not satisfied with.
- [Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/photos-cuba-holds-may-day-celebrations-amid-us-threats/): March celebrating International Workers’ Day coincided with announcement of further US sanctions on island.
- [Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/rebel-checkpoints-reported-around-malis-capital-northern-town-seized/): JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.
- [Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/poll-finds-61-percent-of-americans-believe-attacking-iran-was-a-mistake/): Poll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far.
- [Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-announces-25-percent-tariffs-on-european-union-cars-trucks/): US president says EU ‘not complying’ with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty.
- ['Totally Unconstitutional': Trump On Seeking Congressional Nod To Extend Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/totally-unconstitutional-trump-on-seeking-congressional-nod-to-extend-iran-war/): Trump’s remarks came as the US approached a deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it.
- ['Why Would I Tell You?’: Trump Dodges Question On Fresh US Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/why-would-i-tell-you-trump-dodges-question-on-fresh-us-strikes-on-iran/): Iran has offered a new peace proposal to the U.S. in an attempt to end stalled negotiations. Tehran passed the proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night
- [Iran ‘Digging Out’ Hidden Missiles, Drones During Ceasefire As Trump Rejected Peace Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-digging-out-hidden-missiles-drones-during-ceasefire-as-trump-rejected-peace-offer/): Iran uses ceasefire to recover hidden missiles, launchers and drones after US and Israeli strikes, as Trump prepares for prolonged confrontation and talks remain stalled.
- ['Blast And Finish Them Forever' Or 'Make Deal': Trump Floats Iran Options After Military Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/blast-and-finish-them-forever-or-make-deal-trump-floats-iran-options-after-military-briefing/): Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had been presented with stark options during discussions with US Central Command officials.
- ['A Very Big Problem': Mexico City Is Sinking Up To 10 Inches A Year. NASA Says It's Visible From Space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/a-very-big-problem-mexico-city-is-sinking-up-to-10-inches-a-year-nasa-says-its-visible-from-space/): As the ground sinks unevenly, many old buildings and monuments have started to tilt. One example is the Metropolitan Cathedral, whose construction began in 1573
- [Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/michael-jacksons-biopic-and-what-it-leaves-out/): A new biopic revisits Michael Jackson – but what’s left out of his story, and who decides his legacy?
- [US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/us-warns-shippers-against-paying-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-donations/): Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
- [Italian City Orders Dog Owners To Wash Away Pet Urine Or Face Rs 55,000 Fine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/italian-city-orders-dog-owners-to-wash-away-pet-urine-or-face-rs-55000-fine/): Livorno orders dog walkers to rinse away pet urine in public spaces or face fines up to 500 euros, new hygiene rules apply citywide from May 20 to October 31.
- [Superdry Co-Founder James Holder Convicted Of Raping Woman At London Home In 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/superdry-co-founder-james-holder-convicted-of-raping-woman-at-london-home-in-2022/): Superdry co-founder James Holder has been convicted by a UK court of raping a woman at his London home in 2022, he denies the allegation and will be sentenced later.
- [‘Iran Wants A Deal, But I’m Not Satisfied’: Trump On Ongoing Talks With Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/iran-wants-a-deal-but-im-not-satisfied-trump-on-ongoing-talks-with-tehran/): Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal but he is not satisfied, casting doubt on talks over Iran nuclear limits, sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz security amid fragile ceasefire.
- [Israel Sent ‘Iron Beam’ To UAE, A Laser Weapon That Can Vapourise Iranian Drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/israel-sent-iron-beam-to-uae-a-laser-weapon-that-can-vapourise-iranian-drones/): Iran has offered a new peace proposal to the U.S. in an attempt to end stalled negotiations. Tehran passed the proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night
- [Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/pentagon-announces-deal-with-seven-ai-companies-for-classified-systems/): Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.
- [EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/eu-trade-deal-with-south-americas-mercosur-bloc-takes-provisional-effect/): The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
- [UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/uae-exit-from-opec-signals-closer-alignment-with-us-interests-experts-say/): UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
- [‘No School, No Work, No Shopping’: Why Thousands Are Protesting Across US On May Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/no-school-no-work-no-shopping-why-thousands-are-protesting-across-us-on-may-day/): Under the banner of the “May Day Strong” coalition, around 3,000 to 3,500 events are planned nationwide in the US.
- [War Or No War? World's Largest Aircraft Carrier Leaves West Asia As US-Iran Talks Stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/war-or-no-war-worlds-largest-aircraft-carrier-leaves-west-asia-as-us-iran-talks-stall/): The Ford took part in U.S. operations in the Caribbean, when Washington’s military launched strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats and seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
- ['Will Destroy Palaces': Iran MP Says Complicit Gulf Rulers Will Be Killed If Leaders Attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/will-destroy-palaces-iran-mp-says-complicit-gulf-rulers-will-be-killed-if-leaders-attacked/): Nabavian warned that no Arab ruler would remain “unscathed” if such an attack were carried out and warned governments in the region to take the threat seriously.
- [Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On EU Cars, Trucks Over Trade Deal Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-threatens-25-tariff-on-eu-cars-trucks-over-trade-deal-dispute-2/): Post Content
- [Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On EU Cars, Trucks Over Trade Deal Dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/trump-threatens-25-tariff-on-eu-cars-trucks-over-trade-deal-dispute/): Donald Trump will raise tariffs on EU car and truck imports to 25 percent next week, pressuring European automakers and escalating the US EU trade dispute.
- [Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/cricket-club-bans-social-media-comments-to-protect-players-mental-health/): English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players’ well being.
- [Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/italian-firefighters-respond-to-tuscany-wildfires/): Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
- [Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/01/turkish-police-fire-tear-gas-arrest-hundreds-at-may-day-rally/): Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
- [Trump Says US Will Help Ships In Strait Of Hormuz; Tanker Hit Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/trump-says-us-will-help-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-tanker-hit-later/): A tanker was hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after Donald Trump said the US would help free ships stranded amid the Gulf conflict.
- [Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/illegal-free-party-at-french-military-site-draws-up-to-40000-ravers/): Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says Trump’s Hormuz mission violates ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-war-live-tehran-says-trumps-hormuz-mission-violates-ceasefire/): Iran protests as Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to escort stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz.
- [Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/thousands-in-indias-manipur-mark-three-years-since-ethnic-clashes-began/): Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
- [Real Madrid stays alive in La Liga title race with victory at Espanyol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/real-madrid-stays-alive-in-la-liga-title-race-with-victory-at-espanyol/): Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of El Clasico next Sunday.
- [French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/french-left-wings-melenchon-says-he-will-run-for-president-in-2027/): Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
- [Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/three-dead-in-suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-on-atlantic-cruise-ship/): Three of six passengers ill from a suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, WHO says.
- [Is Mali’s military government losing control?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/is-malis-military-government-losing-control/): A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government’s authority.
- [Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/trump-says-us-will-help-free-up-ships-stuck-in-hormuz-strait/): US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will ‘have to be dealt with forcefully’.
- [Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/iran-lawmaker-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-return-to-pre-war-state/): Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
- [Israel’s strategy of ‘permanent war’: A race against time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/israels-strategy-of-permanent-war-a-race-against-time/): Political analyst Daniel Levy says US policy is so ‘marinated’ in Israeli narratives, the two are indistinguishable.
- [Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/germanys-merz-downplays-rift-with-washington-despite-us-troop-drawdown/): German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.
- [Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/is-israel-expanding-into-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
- [World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/world-press-freedom-day-marked-in-gaza-as-journalist-death-toll-rises/): Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.
- [Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix to extend F1 title lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/kimi-antonelli-wins-miami-grand-prix-to-extend-f1-title-lead/): Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.
- [Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/investigators-say-trump-assassination-suspect-shot-officer-at-press-gala/): Secret Service agent at White House correspondents’ dinner was ‘definitively’ hit by suspect’s bullet, prosecutor says.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on Nablus in occupied West Ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-in-raid-on-nablus-in-occupied-west-ban/): Israeli forces have raided the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing a 26-year-old man.
- ['We're Suffocating The Regime': US Treasury Chief Says Iran Unable To Pay Its Soldiers Amid Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/were-suffocating-the-regime-us-treasury-chief-says-iran-unable-to-pay-its-soldiers-amid-blockade/): Bessent’s remarks came as both the US and Iran have imposed restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/bulk-carrier-attacked-by-multiple-small-craft-off-iran-ukmto-says/): Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.
- [Man United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualification](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/man-united-beat-liverpool-3-2-to-secure-champions-league-qualification/): Kobbie Mainoo’s late strike earns a thrilling victory after bitter rivals Liverpool had fought back from two goals down.
- [Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-18-in-kenya/): Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
- [Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/israel-threatens-gaza-war-resumption-to-force-disarmament-as-truce-frays/): Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding clear political path forward.
- [The US vs Latin America: Varsha Gandikota and Susana Muhamad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/the-us-vs-latin-america-varsha-gandikota-and-susana-muhamad/): Gandikota asks Muhamad: What does the military‑industrial machine mean for the sovereignty of the Global South?
- [After Russia, Hezbollah Deploys Fibre-Optic Drones Designed To Evade Israeli Detection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/after-russia-hezbollah-deploys-fibre-optic-drones-designed-to-evade-israeli-detection/): Hezbollah uses fibre optic drones in the Israel Lebanon war, evading jamming and detection, raising new concerns for IDF defenses and modern battlefield tactics.
- [4 People Injured In 'Indiscriminate' Drive-By Shooting In South London; 1 Critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/4-people-injured-in-indiscriminate-drive-by-shooting-in-south-london-1-critical/): The London Metropolitan police said no arrests had been made at this time, but detectives were “working at pace to identify those responsible”.
- [Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/zelenskyy-has-no-cards-to-play-against-russia-or-the-west/): The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.
- ['Promotes Violent Extremist Agenda': Canada Intel Flags Khalistani Extremists As Security Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/promotes-violent-extremist-agenda-canada-intel-flags-khalistani-extremists-as-security-threat/): The report said some individuals linked to this network use platforms to spread extremist messaging and raise funds, which are then diverted towards violent activities.
- [It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/it-does-not-make-sense-to-invest-more-arab-resources-in-a-us-alliance/): The US will always prioritise Israel over the Arab world. Arab unity is the only way to establish security for all.
- [USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/usa-vs-paraguay-among-world-cup-games-with-unsold-exorbitant-tickets/): Tickets for the cohosts’ opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050.
- [US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-to-cut-troops-in-germany-as-iran-war-spat-deepens/): US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.
- [Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/who-are-the-two-gaza-flotilla-activists-abducted-by-israel/): Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.
- [On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/on-world-press-freedom-day-pope-honours-journalists-killed-in-war-zones/): Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
- [Two Men From Minority Hindu Community Set To Join Pakistan's Federal Civil Service](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/two-men-from-minority-hindu-community-set-to-join-pakistans-federal-civil-service/): Two Hindu men, Jeevan Rebari and Khem Chand Jandora from Sindh, are among those selected for Pakistans CSS, highlighting minority success despite many reserved seats vacant.
- [US Wants To Break China’s Drone Dominance, But Why It Won’t Be So Easy: 2 Reasons Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-wants-to-break-chinas-drone-dominance-but-why-it-wont-be-so-easy-2-reasons-explained/): US-China drone race: What are the hurdles that US faces? What is the US doing to surge ahead? News18 explains
- [US State Secretary Rubio To Visit Vatican To 'Thaw' Relations Weeks After Trump's Attack On Pope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-state-secretary-rubio-to-visit-vatican-to-thaw-relations-weeks-after-trumps-attack-on-pope/): Marco Rubio to visit Rome and the Vatican weeks after Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, with key meetings and a possible encounter with the US pontiff.
- [Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/israel-approves-purchase-of-fighter-jets-from-the-us/): Purchase includes two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
- [OPEC+ announces symbolic oil output rise during Strait of Hormuz closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/opec-announces-symbolic-oil-output-rise-during-strait-of-hormuz-closure/): Seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June, OPEC+ says.
- [Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/was-the-iran-war-the-final-blow-in-the-collapse-of-spirit-airlines/): The shutdown of the budget airline after 34 years has left 17,000 staff members unemployed.
- [Smuggling Ring Funnels Starlink Internet Technology As Digital Darkness Continues In Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/smuggling-ring-funnels-starlink-internet-technology-as-digital-darkness-continues-in-iran/): Iran satellite internet smugglers use Starlink to bypass months-long blackout amid US Israel strikes, risking harsh prison terms due to the ban.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Liverpool – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/live-manchester-united-vs-liverpool-premier-league/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as United host rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
- [Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-appear-in-israeli-court-after-abduction/): Court extends activists’ detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.
- [Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/two-women-die-in-attempted-channel-crossing-from-france-to-uk/): Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
- [Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/taiwans-leader-visits-eswatini-despite-pressure-from-china-to-block-trip/): Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan.
- [US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-military-says-two-service-members-taking-part-in-morocco-drills-missing/): AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise.
- ['Impossible Operation Or Bad Deal': Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say Trump Has Limited Options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/impossible-operation-or-bad-deal-irans-revolutionary-guards-say-trump-has-limited-options/): The IRGC’s intelligence arm said the room for US decision-making “had narrowed” after Trump earlier said he was “not satisfied” with an Iranian deal to end the war.
- [After Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/after-maduro/): Keeping the Revolution alive – After Maduro’s capture, we followed the people fighting to bring him back
- [Hospitals in Lebanon overwhelmed with patients injured by Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/hospitals-in-lebanon-overwhelmed-with-patients-injured-by-israeli-attacks/): Hospitals in Lebanon overwhelmed with patients injured by Israeli attacks
- [Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-and-other-major-naval-sieges-in-modern-times/): Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy’s surrender.
- [What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/whats-irans-14-point-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-will-trump-accept-it/): Trump is reviewing Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.
- [Trump Says US Troop Reduction From Germany Could Go 'A Lot Further' As Rift Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/trump-says-us-troop-reduction-from-germany-could-go-a-lot-further-as-rift-escalates/): The Pentagon announced the US will withdraw roughly 5,000 troops over the next six to 12 months following a “thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe.”
- [Are Somali pirates on a comeback in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/are-somali-pirates-on-a-comeback-in-2026/): Somali pirates peaked in 2010, vanished by 2013, and are back in 2026.
- [Ukraine drone attack hits Russian Baltic port, governor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/ukraine-drone-attack-hits-russian-baltic-port-governor-says/): Ukrainian forces also strike two shadow fleet tankers near port of Novorossiysk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
- [Ben-Gvir celebrates birthday with cake decorated with death penalty noose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/ben-gvir-celebrates-birthday-with-cake-decorated-with-death-penalty-noose/): Ben-Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake referencing the newly-passed death penalty for Palestinian detainees.
- [Iran’s Oil Wells ‘About To Explode’ As Trump Claimed? Can They Be Shut? News18 Digs Deeper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/irans-oil-wells-about-to-explode-as-trump-claimed-can-they-be-shut-news18-digs-deeper/): What calculation was Trump making? Can’t the oil wells just be shut off? Can they really explode? News18 explains
- [Gretchen Walsh lowers own 100m butterfly world record for fourth time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/gretchen-walsh-lowers-own-100m-butterfly-world-record-for-fourth-time/): Walsh won in 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open in Florida, where she set her previous world record of 54.60s.
- [Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/israel-issues-new-forced-displacement-orders-in-southern-lebanon/): Warning covers more than 10 villages and towns, including several in Nabatieh district that lie north of Litani River.
- [Saudi, UAE And Turkey Eye Alternate Route To Bypass Hormuz And Start New Logistics Corridor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/saudi-uae-and-turkey-eye-alternate-route-to-bypass-hormuz-and-start-new-logistics-corridor/): Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey and other Middle Eastern states speed up rail, port and pipeline projects to bypass vulnerable Gulf sea lanes and secure trade and energy routes
- [Man charged with murder of five-year-old Australian Indigenous girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/man-charged-with-murder-of-five-year-old-australian-indigenous-girl/): The man was also charged with two other offences and is to appear ​in court in Darwin on Tuesday, police said.
- [South Korea holds pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/south-korea-holds-pro-palestine-protest-in-solidarity-with-gaza/): Protesters in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, were in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza enduring genocidal attacks.
- [Japan’s Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/japans-inoue-beats-nakatani-to-retain-undisputed-super-bantamweight-title/): Naoya Inoue wins 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 in a fight billed as the biggest boxing match in ​Japanese history.
- [Austrian police arrest man after discovery of rat poison in baby food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/austrian-police-arrest-man-after-discovery-of-rat-poison-in-baby-food/): Arrest of 39-year-old comes after Swiss company HiPP last month issued product recall over tainted baby food jars.
- [The World Cup & Passport privilege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/the-world-cup-passport-privilege/): With US President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border
- [Who Is Nick Stewart, Trump's New US Adviser For Iran Peace Talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/who-is-nick-stewart-trumps-new-us-adviser-for-iran-peace-talks/): White House names Nick Stewart as adviser for US Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan, joining a team led by Vice President Vance as stalled nuclear and sanctions talks continue
- [Canada Provokes India Again, Intel Report Alleges ‘Interference’ On Khalistani Separatists | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/canada-provokes-india-again-intel-report-alleges-interference-on-khalistani-separatists-exclusive/): Canada continues to make accusations without any evidence, ignoring that it has become a safe haven for separatists promoting violence against India, said Indian intel sources
- [In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities – for some](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/in-yemen-starlink-internet-brings-opportunities-for-some/): Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen’s digital workforce.
- [Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/joel-embiid-76ers-knock-out-second-seeded-celtics-in-nba-playoffs/): The 76ers eliminate one of the favourites to book a second-round series against the New York Knicks.
- [Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/taiwan-leader-visits-eswatini-despite-chinas-attempts-to-block-trip/): President William Lai Ching-te says he met King Mswati III and signed trade agreements.
- [China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/china-blocks-us-sanctions-against-five-teapot-refineries/): Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-65-as-trump-reviews-new-plan-to-end-war/): Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war.
- [Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/carlos-prates-punishes-jack-della-maddalena-at-ufc-fight-night-australia/): Brazil’s Prates crushes hometown hero Maddalena in the Perth fight; challenges the winner of Makhachev vs Garry.
- ['Mossad' Axes, Nazi Slogans, ‘Bloodbath’: Dutch Princesses Targeted in Scary Murder Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/mossad-axes-nazi-slogans-bloodbath-dutch-princesses-targeted-in-scary-murder-plot/): The suspect was allegedly in possession of two axes in early February with the words ‘Alexia’, ‘Mossad’, and ‘Sieg Heil’ carved into them.
- [Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/millions-of-jobs-lost-as-iranians-battle-operation-economic-fury/): A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran.
- [From Diplomacy To DJ Booth: Marco Rubio Spins Tracks At Wedding | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/from-diplomacy-to-dj-booth-marco-rubio-spins-tracks-at-wedding-watch/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio turns a wedding DJ, seen in a video shared by Dan Scavino mixing music at a family wedding while guests dance
- [UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/uae-lifts-all-air-traffic-restrictions-introduced-since-iran-war/): UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East.
- [US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies/): US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
- [Sleeping For Glory: Why This Asian Country Is Hosting Nap Contests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/sleeping-for-glory-why-this-asian-country-is-hosting-nap-contests/): Seoul Metropolitan Government hosts third annual power nap contest at Yeouido Hangang Park, with 170 participants highlighting South Koreas growing sleep deprivation concerns
- [Trump reviews Iranian peace proposal, warns strikes could resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/trump-reviews-iranian-peace-proposal-warns-strikes-could-resume/): US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran ‘misbehaves’.
- [End War, Lift Sanctions & Pay Compensation: Inside Iran's 14-Point Peace Proposal To US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/end-war-lift-sanctions-pay-compensation-inside-irans-14-point-peace-proposal-to-us/): Iran sends 14 point peace proposal to the US via Pakistan, demanding full war halt, blockade end, troop withdrawal, sanctions relief, asset release, and 30 day deal timeline
- ['If They Misbehave...': Trump To Review Iran's Proposal To End War, Says Fresh Strikes 'Possible'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/if-they-misbehave-trump-to-review-irans-proposal-to-end-war-says-fresh-strikes-possible/): Donald Trump says he is reviewing Irans latest proposal. He said renewed US strikes on Iran remain possible if Tehran “misbehaves”.
- [US-Iran Ceasefire News LIVE: Trump Raises Doubt On New Peace Proposal; Israel Strikes Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/us-iran-ceasefire-news-live-trump-raises-doubt-on-new-peace-proposal-israel-strikes-hezbollah/): US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates: The IDF targeted and dismantled around 70 military structures and about 50 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon on Saturday.
- [Edge Of A Standoff: Iran Warns Of ‘Likely’ Conflict After Donald Trump Rejects Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/edge-of-a-standoff-iran-warns-of-likely-conflict-after-donald-trump-rejects-proposal/): As both Iran and US reinforce their military postures in the region, the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough appears increasingly fragile
- [Iran war live: Trump says reviewing 14-point plan; Israel pounds Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/03/iran-war-live-trump-says-reviewing-14-point-plan-israel-pounds-lebanon/): US president says he will ‘soon be reviewing the plan Iran has just sent to us’, but doesn’t think he can make a deal.
- [Philippines volcano erupts, blanketing ash across the sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/philippines-volcano-erupts-blanketing-ash-across-the-sky/): The Mayon Volcano has erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and debris across Bicol, in the Philippines.
- [The rise of political violence under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/the-rise-of-political-violence-under-trump/): Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US.
- [Spirit Airlines collapses amid rising fuel costs from war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-collapses-amid-rising-fuel-costs-from-war-on-iran/): US budget carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down after talks for a government bailout failed.
- [Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/timmy-the-humpback-whale-escapes-to-the-north-sea/): The whale calf’s repeated stranding off the coast of Germany sparked widespread concern and extensive media coverage.
- [Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/why-are-maritime-laws-failing-to-secure-the-seas/): Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping.
- [Syria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/syria-becomes-alternative-energy-corridor-for-oil-as-hormuz-effectively-blo/): Syria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.
- [Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/ukraine-eyes-belarus-border-activities-as-russian-strikes-persist/): The role of Belarus in Russia’s war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond.
- [Khartoum drone strike kills five Sudan NGO reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/khartoum-drone-strike-kills-five-sudan-ngo-reports/): The attack, the second in a week, follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
- [At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/at-least-six-dead-in-heavy-rains-in-northeast-brazil-thousands-displaced/): Studies show extreme rain has become more frequent in country, as Pernambuco and Paraiba states again battered.
- [Devastation of Southern Lebanon continues under ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/devastation-of-southern-lebanon-continues-under-ceasefire/): At least 41 people killed as Israel launches 50 airstrikes on southern Lebanon in 24 hours.
- [Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/spain-demands-israel-release-arrested-gaza-flotilla-crew-member/): Saif Abukeshek was taken to Israel after forces raided the Global Sumid Flotilla off the coast of Greece.
- [Arsenal ease past Fulham to pull six points clear of Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/arsenal-ease-past-fulham-to-pull-six-points-clear-of-manchester-city/): Viktor Gyokeres scores twice in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Fulham to boost hopes of ending 22-year title wait.
- [Israel’s expanding ‘orange line’ tightens deadly no-go zones in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/israels-expanding-orange-line-tightens-deadly-no-go-zones-in-gaza/): Israel’s expanding “orange line” is deepening movement restrictions across Gaza, raising deadly risks for civilians.
- [Dutch Princesses Targeted In Chilling Neo-Nazi ‘Bloodbath’ Murder Plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/dutch-princesses-targeted-in-chilling-neo-nazi-bloodbath-murder-plot/): Princess Catharina-Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, has previously faced security threats linked to organised crime and extremist groups.
- [Spain’s Sanchez demands Netanyahu free Spaniard seized on aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/spains-sanchez-demands-netanyahu-free-spaniard-seized-on-aid-flotilla/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is demanding Israel to release the ‘abducted’ Spaniard taken from the flotilla.
- [Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/yemen-reports-hijacked-oil-tanker-headed-for-somalia/): The incident marks at least the fourth vessel hijacking near Somalia in recent weeks.
- [Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/prices-surge-jobs-disappear-as-war-strains-irans-economy/): New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we
- [Patriot To Precision Weapons: Breakdown Of US $8.6 Billion Arms Sales To Gulf States, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/02/patriot-to-precision-weapons-breakdown-of-us-8-6-billion-arms-sales-to-gulf-states-israel/): The approvals, announced by the US State Department on Friday, include major deals with Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
- [Thiago Ávila’s letter from Israeli prison to his daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/thiago-avilas-letter-from-israeli-prison-to-his-daughter/): The Brazilian activist explains to his little girl his motivation to join the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
- [‘Hegemonic Power, Historic’: How Global Media Covered BJP's Big Bengal Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/hegemonic-power-historic-how-global-media-covered-bjps-big-bengal-breakthrough/): Several global media outlets described the outcome as a major breakthrough for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in a state considered a stronghold of the TMC.
- [A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/a-small-plane-crashes-into-building-in-brazil-killing-three/): A small plane carrying five people crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, shortly after takeoff.
- [Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/man-city-have-lost-control-of-the-premier-league-title-race-guardiola/): Man City’s 3–3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
- [Amazon Workers Stage A 'Ball Without Billionaires' Hours Before Met Gala 2026; Internet Says 'They Targeted The Whole Event'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/amazon-workers-stage-a-ball-without-billionaires-hours-before-met-gala-2026-internet-says-they-targeted-the-whole-event/): Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, Amazon workers and activists staged a bold counter-event, “Ball Without Billionaires,: sparking protests, disruptions, and intense online debate
- ['Unacceptable': India Condemns Fujairah Drone Attack, Urges End To Hostilities After 3 Indians Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/unacceptable-india-condemns-fujairah-drone-attack-urges-end-to-hostilities-after-3-indians-injured/): India condemned the Fujairah attack as “unacceptable,” after a drone strike triggered a fire at an oil facility and injured three Indian nationals.
- [‘Blown Off The Face Of Earth’: Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz Shipping, Tehran Hits Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/blown-off-the-face-of-earth-trump-warns-iran-over-hormuz-shipping-tehran-hits-back/): Earlier this week, the US navy has started a mission, called Project Freedom under which it will guide foreign stranded ships to safety through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/states-should-tax-windfall-oil-profits-to-fund-their-way-out-of-crisis/): A major economic crisis is boosting energy profits. Taxing those can help countries survive and become immune to shocks.
- [Strong security presence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid cartel violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/strong-security-presence-in-mexicos-sinaloa-state-amid-cartel-violence/): Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.
- [Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/oil-prices-surge-as-violence-flares-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
- [‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/dangerous-escalation-world-condemns-iran-after-attacks-on-uae/): Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
- [An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/an-explosion-at-a-fireworks-plant-in-china-has-killed-at-least-21-people/): An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others.
- [Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/alabama-lawmakers-adjourn-after-protests-over-redistricting/): Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
- [Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/israeli-strike-sparks-fire-in-northern-gaza-city/): Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
- ['Most Important Celebrity Of The Night': Meet Luna, The K9 Star Of The Met Gala 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/most-important-celebrity-of-the-night-meet-luna-the-k9-star-of-the-met-gala-2026/): While celebrities flaunted their gowns, a black lab named Luna won the hearts of millions as the Met’s most stylish security guard.
- [Trump Declines To Confirm If Iran Ceasefire Is Intact Amid Attacks In UAE: 'We’ll Let You Know'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/trump-declines-to-confirm-if-iran-ceasefire-is-intact-amid-attacks-in-uae-well-let-you-know/): Donald Trump refused to confirm whether the Iran ceasefire still holds, saying, “We’ll let you know,” amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [White House Briefly Locked Down After Firing Between Armed Man, Officers In Vicinity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/white-house-briefly-locked-down-after-firing-between-armed-man-officers-in-vicinity/): A gunman was shot by United States Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House, triggering a brief lockdown of the complex.
- [‘Tax The Rich’ Protests Erupt Outside Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/tax-the-rich-protests-erupt-outside-jeff-bezos-backed-met-gala-2026/): 2026 Met Gala opens with stars like Sam Smith and Doja Cat, while protesters target Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez over Amazon wealth and labour issues.
- [Brent Crude Jumps 5% To $114 As Tension Intensifies After Fresh Attack On UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/brent-crude-jumps-5-to-114-as-tension-intensifies-after-fresh-attack-on-uae/): Brent crude jumps to $114 as Iran strikes UAE in major ceasefire breach, hitting Fujairah oil hub and a tanker near Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping and regional air traffic
- [Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/iran-war-live-washington-tehran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz/): Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country’s Health Ministry reports.
- [Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/newborn-born-in-nablus-a-day-after-his-father-was-killed-in-israeli-raid/): A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
- [What Is Hantavirus? Why Cruise Ship Cases Are Raising Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/what-is-hantavirus-why-cruise-ship-cases-are-raising-alarm/): Health experts probe hantavirus cases tied to cruise ships, a rare rodent borne virus that can cause deadly lung failure, urging stricter pest control and prompt care.
- [‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/extensive-brutality-rebel-attacks-reap-hell-on-congolese-civilians/): ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
- [Trump Says US Far Ahead Of China In AI, Calls Xi Meeting ‘Very Important’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/trump-says-us-far-ahead-of-china-in-ai-calls-xi-meeting-very-important/): Donald Trump says he will meet Xi Jinping later this month, stressing the US leads China in artificial intelligence and calling the tech rivalry friendly but important
- [For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/for-christians-in-israel-and-jerusalem-intolerance-is-becoming-normal/): Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week’s assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
- ['Project Freedom': US Sinks 7 Iranian Boats In Hormuz; Trump Claims 'It's All They Have Left'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/project-freedom-us-sinks-7-iranian-boats-in-hormuz-trump-claims-its-all-they-have-left/): US forces destroy multiple Iranian small boats in Strait of Hormuz as Trump touts Project Freedom, Iran denies losses, global shipping and energy security fears rise
- [US Intel Says Recent Strikes Caused Only Limited New Damage To Iran Nuclear Program](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/us-intel-says-recent-strikes-caused-only-limited-new-damage-to-iran-nuclear-program/): US intelligence says recent US Israeli strikes caused limited extra damage to Irans nuclear program, timeline unchanged, hidden uranium stockpiles pose major challenge.
- ['Regime Of Silence': Ukraine Will Begin Ceasefire Tomorrow Night, Says Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/regime-of-silence-ukraine-will-begin-ceasefire-tomorrow-night-says-zelenskyy/): Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a ceasefire from midnight May 5 to 6, mirroring Vladimir Putin’s May 8 to 9 truce, aiming for de-escalation despite no formal deal
- [Secret Service Officer Opens Fire Near White House While Trump Attends Event Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/secret-service-officer-opens-fire-near-white-house-while-trump-attends-event-inside/): A US Secret Service officer shot a person near the White House while Donald Trump attended an event, Trump was safe, area sealed, incident under investigation amid rising threats.
- [Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/is-israels-interception-of-the-global-sumud-flotilla-legal/): Spain says Israel’s detention of two activists is abduction.
- [Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/hormuz-tensions-push-ceasefire-to-the-brink-as-trump-threatens-iran/): US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.
- [Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/brazils-lula-to-travel-to-us-to-meet-with-trump-later-this-week/): Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
- [Moscow rehearses V-Day parade marking WWII victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/moscow-rehearses-v-day-parade-marking-wwii-victory/): Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine to cover the May 9 celebrations.
- [Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/police-clash-with-protesters-after-ice-arrest-in-new-york/): Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
- [Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/russia-and-ukraine-declare-competing-ceasefires/): Moscow’s declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary’s ‘fear’ of Ukrainian drones.
- [Video: Modi’s BJP poised to take control in India’s West Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/video-modis-bjp-poised-to-take-control-in-indias-west-bengal/): India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.
- [Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/zambia-delaying-us-deals-over-minerals-and-data-demands/): Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.
- [Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-us-clash-over-alleged-warship-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.
- [Gangland wars killing dozens of bystanders, report Swedish police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/gangland-wars-killing-dozens-of-bystanders-report-swedish-police/): Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.
- [Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/mali-leader-goita-takes-defence-post-after-minister-killed/): Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.
- [Car-ramming incident kills at least two people in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/car-ramming-incident-kills-at-least-two-people-in-germany/): Police in Leipzig ‘don’t know ⁠anything about the culprit’ but have arrested the driver and say ​danger is over.
- [Car ploughs into pedestrians in central Leipzig, Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/car-ploughs-into-pedestrians-in-central-leipzig-germany/): A driver struck a group of people on a street in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several.
- [Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/tackling-methane-emissions-key-for-climate-change-and-energy-security-iea/): Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.
- [Three Indians Injured In UAE's Fujairah As Iran Launches Fresh Attack Despite Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/three-indians-injured-in-uaes-fujairah-as-iran-launches-fresh-attack-despite-ceasefire/): A fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE following a drone strike by Iran, despite a fragile ceasefire with the US.
- [US Treasury Secretary Accuses China Of 'Funding' Iran, Urges Beijing To Help Reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/us-treasury-secretary-accuses-china-of-funding-iran-urges-beijing-to-help-reopen-hormuz/): Scott Bessent accuses China of funding Iran by buying most of its oil, urges Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as China and Russia veto a UN resolution on Iran.
- [Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/nepal-lodges-protest-against-india-over-long-running-border-dispute/): Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.
- [US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/us-supreme-court-temporarily-lifts-ban-on-abortion-pill-mail-delivery/): Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.
- [Iran Breaches Ceasefire With Strike On UAE, First Attack Since April 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-breaches-ceasefire-with-strike-on-uae-first-attack-since-april-8/): Iran allegedly launches drones and missiles at UAE, breaking the April 8 ceasefire, injuring 3 Indians, sparking a Fujairah refinery fire and disrupting Dubai and Sharjah flights.
- [US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/us-releases-touska-container-ship-crew-why-it-matters/): Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a ‘confidence-building measure’ between Tehran and Washington.
- [Lebanon Latest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/lebanon-latest/): Israel intensifies airstrikes
- [GameStop targets eBay with unsolicited $56bn acquisition offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/gamestop-targets-ebay-with-unsolicited-56bn-acquisition-offer/): eBay confirms receiving GameStop’s offer, with no prior discussions between the companies
- [Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/would-you-bet-on-the-next-disaster-the-rise-of-prediction-markets/): With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?
- [Captain warns ‘no ship will be a hero’ by risking Hormuz transit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/captain-warns-no-ship-will-be-a-hero-by-risking-hormuz-transit/): Captain Raman Kapoor says no vessel will attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety.
- [India loses its last left-wing government after five decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/india-loses-its-last-left-wing-government-after-five-decades/): Kerala in India, which gave the world its first democratically elected communist government, has voted the left out.
- [Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/does-trump-hold-all-the-cards-against-iran-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/satellite-imagery-reveals-how-sudans-war-scorched-its-breadbasket/): Data from satellites shows how Sudan’s war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
- [Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/modis-party-poised-for-big-wins-in-indian-state-elections/): The ruling BJP’s lead in two of four key states is expected to significantly weaken the opposition.
- [Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/armenia-hosts-major-eu-summits-in-pivot-away-from-russia/): European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
- [Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-team-news-start-lineups/): The two sides, who have never lifted the trophy, renew their rivalry after the first leg of the semifinal finished 1-1.
- [What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/what-is-hantavirus-suspected-in-deaths-of-three-people-on-cruise-ship/): World Health Organization says risk to the general public remains low despite suspected outbreak on the MV Hondius.
- [Which Premier League teams can still qualify for the Champions League?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/which-premier-league-teams-can-still-qualify-for-the-champions-league/): As the Premier League season enters its final games, several teams still dream of entry into Europe’s top competition.
- [Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/five-people-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-ukraines-kharkiv-region/): Local governor says several injured in the attack with at least 10 houses struck by Russian missiles.
- [Formula One plans return to V8 engines as electrical revolution loses spark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/formula-one-plans-return-to-v8-engines-as-electrical-revolution-loses-spark/): F1 cars could return to traditional V8 engines by 2030, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says at Miami GP.
- [Iran Says It Hit US Navy Frigate Passing Through Strait Of Hormuz, Latter Rejects Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-says-it-hit-us-navy-frigate-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz-latter-rejects-claims/): US President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States will guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz safely out of the restricted waterway on Monday. 
- [Tennis stars Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff criticise Roland Garros prize money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/tennis-stars-sinner-sabalenka-and-gauff-criticise-roland-garros-prize-money/): Players keep up the pressure on the Grand Slam tournaments by asking organisers to increase prize money.
- [‘Israel is not implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/israel-is-not-implementing-the-ceasefire-agreement-in-gaza/): ‘Israel is not implementing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza’
- [Car show turns to tragedy as monster truck drives into crowd in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/car-show-turns-to-tragedy-as-monster-truck-drives-into-crowd-in-colombia/): Distraught onlookers caught the moment a monster truck lost control at a car show and plowed into spectators in Colombia
- [‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/hegemonic-power-how-modis-bjp-won-indias-bengal-for-the-first-time/): Walking the path of religious polarisation and leveraging underlying anti-incumbency, Modi’s party sweeps key state.
- [5 Killed, Several Injured In Ukraine's Kharkiv As Russian Missile Hits Merefa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/5-killed-several-injured-in-ukraines-kharkiv-as-russian-missile-hits-merefa/): Russian missile strike on Merefa region kills five and injures at least 18, officials say civilian infrastructure was hit with an Iskander type ballistic missile.
- [SC Directs Dubai-Based Indian To Approach Embassy Over Travel Ban Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/sc-directs-dubai-based-indian-to-approach-embassy-over-travel-ban-issue/): A resident of Kerala alleged that he was entrapped and implicated by a drug mafia and is facing a travel ban in Dubai due to a case against him in the southern state.
- [Iran says it fired missiles at US warship to prevent it entering Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-says-it-fired-missiles-at-us-warship-to-prevent-it-entering-hormuz/): Iranian state media says two missiles have struck a US navy destroyer to prevent it entering the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/winning-peace-in-lebanon-is-harder-than-winning-war/): Resolving the conflict in Lebanon necessitates taking into account its long history and new geopolitical realities.
- [What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/what-is-the-ukrainian-anti-drone-system-sky-map-being-used-in-the-gulf/): Ukraine’s battle-tested system uses thousands of acoustic sensors and interceptors to find and destroy incoming drones.
- [Europe 'Got The Message' From Trump About Military Base Access, Says NATO Chief Mark Rutte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/europe-got-the-message-from-trump-about-military-base-access-says-nato-chief-mark-rutte/): Since 1949, NATO has been a security alliance of 32 countries, aiming to protect members’ freedom through political and military unity.
- [‘I can’t feel my leg’: Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/i-cant-feel-my-leg-israeli-gunfire-disables-teenagers-in-west-bank/): Al Jazeera visits refugee camp in the occupied West Bank where Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed many young people.
- [NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/nato-chief-says-europeans-have-gotten-the-message-from-trump-on-defence/): The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [French President Macron Urges US-Iran Coordination To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/french-president-macron-urges-us-iran-coordination-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): US President Donald Trump unveils Project Freedom, a maritime mission to ensure safe passage for vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
- [Iran Warns US Army Against Entering Strait Of Hormuz: 'Will Be Attacked IF They Intend To'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-warns-us-army-against-entering-strait-of-hormuz-will-be-attacked-if-they-intend-to/): The warning came after the United States announced it would start on Monday to free ships stranded in the waterway.
- [Pakistan, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Situation Amid Diplomatic Efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/pakistan-iran-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-situation-amid-diplomatic-efforts/): Pakistan hosted the first round of direct talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad on April 11, but the two sides failed to reach an agreement to end the war.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-66-as-trump-announces-hormuz-mission/): Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
- [Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-warns-us-to-stay-out-of-hormuz-after-trump-says-us-will-guide-ships/): President Trump said the US will begin Project Freedom on Monday to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/japan-pm-hormuz-closure-inflicting-enormous-impact-on-asia-pacific/): Japan’s PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific.
- [New Mexico Seeks Child Safety Restrictions On Meta Apps, Algorithms In Trial's 2nd Phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/new-mexico-seeks-child-safety-restrictions-on-meta-apps-algorithms-in-trials-2nd-phase/): Jurors ordered USD 375 million in civil penalties against Meta for knowingly harming children’s mental health and concealing child sexual exploitation on its platforms.
- [Trump Plans To Pull Out Troops From Germany: What You Must Know About The US Military In Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/trump-plans-to-pull-out-troops-from-germany-what-you-must-know-about-the-us-military-in-europe/): Pentagon plans major US troop cuts in Germany as Donald Trump pushes reduced role in Europe, alarming Congress and NATO amid Russia Ukraine war and Germanys military buildup.
- [Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/japan-pm-says-iran-war-oil-crisis-having-enormous-impact-in-asia-pacific/): Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
- [Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical condition’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/former-nyc-mayor-giuliani-hospitalised-in-critical-condition/): Spokesman says Giuliani in ‘critical but stable’ condition as President Trump hails ‘true warrior’.
- [Crew of seized Iranian ship evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/crew-of-seized-iranian-ship-evacuated-to-pakistan-govt-says/): Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.
- [How to escape Russia’s army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/how-to-escape-russias-army-soldiers-serving-in-ukraine-seek-a-way-out/): Russia’s army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine’s defensive positions.
- [All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/all-round-hero-hardie-helps-babar-azams-peshawar-zalmi-win-psl-2026/): Hardie’s 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar’s second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
- [North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/north-korean-womens-club-to-play-rare-football-match-in-the-south/): Naegohyang FC will play the South’s Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women’s Asian Champions League on May 20.
- [3 Dead, 1 Critical: WHO Reports Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/3-dead-1-critical-who-reports-hantavirus-outbreak-on-atlantic-cruise-ship/): WHO further noted that it is coordinating with member states and the ship’s operators to arrange medical evacuation.
- [Donald Trump Announces 'Project Freedom' In Strait Of Hormuz To Free Stranded Ships Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/donald-trump-announces-project-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-free-stranded-ships-amid-iran-war/): Trump said the move aims to assist “neutral and innocent bystanders” and ensure ships can “freely and ably get on with their business.”
- [Second Iranian supertanker Slips Through US Navy Blockade And Enters Indonesian Waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/second-iranian-supertanker-slips-through-us-navy-blockade-and-enters-indonesian-waters/): Iranian tankers DERYA and HUGE reportedly evade US naval monitoring in Southeast Asia, as Trump unveils Project Freedom to help trapped ships exit the Strait of Hormuz
- [Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/detained-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-arrive-in-netherlands/): Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
- [Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/fireworks-in-milan-as-inter-clinch-serie-a-title-with-a-2-0-win-over-parma/): Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
- [Iran Says US Has Responded To Their 14-Point Plan To End War, Adds 'No Nuclear Negotiation Underway'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/iran-says-us-has-responded-to-their-14-point-plan-to-end-war-adds-no-nuclear-negotiation-underway/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman was quoted by state media as saying that “at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations” – a key demand by Washington.
- [Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/oil-prices-flat-as-trumps-plan-for-strait-of-hormuz-fails-to-calm-market/): Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump’s announcement of the operation, dubbed Project Freedom.
- [Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/trump-says-us-to-begin-escorting-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/): US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Taiwan Detects 2 Sorties Of Chinese Aircraft, 8 Vessels, 3 Ships Around Its Territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/taiwan-detects-2-sorties-of-chinese-aircraft-8-vessels-3-ships-around-its-territory/): China’s claim to Taiwan originates from the Qing Dynasty’s annexation of the island in 1683 after defeating Ming loyalist Koxinga.
- [Plane Collides With Truck, Streetlight While Landing At Newark Airport In US | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/04/plane-collides-with-truck-streetlight-while-landing-at-newark-airport-in-us-video/): A United Airlines plane hit a truck and streetlight while landing at Newark Airport, injuring a driver. Over 200 passengers were safe as authorities launched an investigation.
- [What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/what-to-know-about-israeli-president-herzogs-trip-to-central-america/): Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
- [In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/in-gaza-the-simplest-of-weddings-are-barely-affordable/): Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
- [‘We’re That Stupid…’: US Policy Expert Lauds India For Ousting Communists, Slams American Voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/were-that-stupid-us-policy-expert-lauds-india-for-ousting-communists-slams-american-voters/): Kerala had been the last major stronghold of Left governance in the country, and these results signal a significant shift in its political landscape.
- [Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/romanias-pro-eu-government-ousted-after-no-confidence-vote/): The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
- [Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/irans-araghchi-holds-talks-with-chinas-wang-yi-in-beijing/): Iran’s foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.
- [Another Confession From Pakistan: Op Sindoor Terrorists Got Military Funerals, Claims Politician](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/another-confession-from-pakistan-op-sindoor-terrorists-got-military-funerals-claims-politician/): Pakistani politician Shaheer Sialvi admitted that Pakistan Army gave military funerals to terrorists killed in India’s Operation Sindoor.
- [Key Portions Of Iran’s Nuclear Supply Chain Remain Intact Despite US Claims Of Damage: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/key-portions-of-irans-nuclear-supply-chain-remain-intact-despite-us-claims-of-damage-report/): A CNN investigation has reported that key elements of Iran’s nuclear supply chain remain intact despite recent US-Israeli strikes.
- [Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/spain-agrees-to-let-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-dock-in-canary-islands/): Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
- [US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-pauses-plan-to-guide-ships-through-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
- [Trump Pauses Hormuz Mission 'Project Freedom': Is A Breakthrough With Iran Finally Near?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/trump-pauses-hormuz-mission-project-freedom-is-a-breakthrough-with-iran-finally-near/): Trump said the US-led Strait of Hormuz mission was being paused to give diplomacy with Iran a chance, even as the blockade on Iranian ports remains in place.
- [Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/protesters-rally-in-louisiana-and-tennessee-against-redistricting/): Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
- [‘Project Freedom Paused’: Trump Halts Hormuz Ops, Blockade Stays Amid Iran Deal Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/project-freedom-paused-trump-halts-hormuz-ops-blockade-stays-amid-iran-deal-push/): “Project Freedom” is a US military-backed initiative launched a day earlier to help stranded commercial ships safely exit the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump announces pause on US operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/trump-announces-pause-on-us-operation-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): US president says ‘Project Freedom’ paused to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed.
- [Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/buses-block-off-roads-in-bolivia-as-transport-workers-strike-over-fuel/): Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.
- [Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/thai-temples-launch-rockets-in-friendly-festival-rivalry/): Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual ‘Look Noo’ rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.
- [Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.
- [Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship To Arrive In Spain's Canary Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-to-arrive-in-spains-canary-islands/): Spain will receive MV Hondius in the Canary Islands after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three, treat 147 affected people, then repatriate passengers and crew
- [Before Vatican trip, Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/before-vatican-trip-rubio-defends-trump-remarks-on-pope-leo-over-iran/): Comments come before Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
- [Arsenal beat Atletico to reach first Champions League final in 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/arsenal-beat-atletico-to-reach-first-champions-league-final-in-20-years/): Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.
- [CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/centcom-safe-path-through-hormuz-is-us-priority-in-project-freedom/): US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.
- [Cargo Vessel Hit By Projectile In Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/cargo-vessel-hit-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto/): UKMTO reports a cargo vessel hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with damage, casualties, and environmental impact still unknown
- [Could OPEC break lead to era of energy volatility?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/could-opec-break-lead-to-era-of-energy-volatility/): How unstable is the global oil market?
- [US Army says ‘Project Freedom’ in blockaded Hormuz has ‘just begun’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-army-says-project-freedom-in-blockaded-hormuz-has-just-begun/): A US Central Command spokesperson says the mission to secure a safe passage of ships in the blocked waterway has begun.
- [Israel kills one boy, injures officers in strike on Gaza police station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/israel-kills-one-boy-injures-officers-in-strike-on-gaza-police-station/): A 15-year-old boy, Mahmoud Sahweil, was killed when Israel struck a Gaza police station.
- [Hantavirus Outbreak: Members Of Atlantic Cruise Ship In ‘Urgent’ Need Of Care, Now What Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/hantavirus-outbreak-members-of-atlantic-cruise-ship-in-urgent-need-of-care-now-what-next/): Three people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius, sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, seven cases reported, a British patient in South Africa is improving
- [Miscalculation over Strait of Hormuz could ‘bring an all-out war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/miscalculation-over-strait-of-hormuz-could-bring-an-all-out-war/): Neither the US nor Iran are willing to compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the chance of miscalculation.
- [US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-plans-to-hike-tariffs-on-eu-cars-to-25-will-hit-luxury-market-the-most/): US says it will hike tariffs to 25% because the EU has not complied with trade deal last year that set tariffs at 15%.
- [Mauritania’s plan to close private schools sparks backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/mauritanias-plan-to-close-private-schools-sparks-backlash/): Mauritania’s plan to shut most private primary schools and move students into free public schools is sparking backlash.
- [US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-push-for-lebanon-and-israel-leaders-to-meet-could-inflame-tensions/): Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun is under pressure to meet with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month.
- [Video: Trump says Iran should ‘wave the white flag’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/video-trump-says-iran-should-wave-the-white-flag/): US President Donald Trump said Iran should ‘wave the white flag of surrender’ in the war.
- [Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/sudan-recalls-ethiopia-ambassador-after-strikes-on-khartoum/): Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.
- [Trump Admin Softens Stance On AI, Pentagon May Test Models For Government Use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/trump-admin-softens-stance-on-ai-pentagon-may-test-models-for-government-use/): The proposal marks a shift in approach, as the administration appears to be softening its earlier hardline stance on AI safety and security measures.
- [Who Is Claire Mazumdar? 5 Things To Know On Biocon Heir-Apparent Named By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/who-is-claire-mazumdar-5-things-to-know-on-biocon-heir-apparent-named-by-kiran-mazumdar-shaw/): Claire Mazumdar: Claire Mazumdar is the founder and chief executive of Bicara Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology company incubated by Biocon.
- [Several Synagogues, Residences In New York City Vandalised With Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/several-synagogues-residences-in-new-york-city-vandalised-with-swastikas-antisemitic-graffiti/): Synagogues and homes in Queens were vandalized with swastikas, officials condemn antisemitic attacks, NYPD seeks at least four suspects, graffiti to be removed after probe.
- [Trump’s ‘Squirrel’ Remark While Boasting Of Cognitive Test Draws Online Mockery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/trumps-squirrel-remark-while-boasting-of-cognitive-test-draws-online-mockery/): Trump said he had taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) three times and claimed to have scored perfectly on each occasion
- ['Congratulations India': Elon Musk Reacts To PM Modi's Post On GalaxEye's Mission Drishti Launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/congratulations-india-elon-musk-reacts-to-pm-modis-post-on-galaxeyes-mission-drishti-launch/): PM Modi had hailed the launch as a major achievement in India’s space journey and a reflection of the country’s growing innovation ecosystem.
- [UK convicts four Palestine Action activists over break-in at Israeli firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/uk-convicts-four-palestine-action-activists-over-break-in-at-israeli-firm/): Members of the now-banned Palestine Action group raided Elbit’s facility in Bristol months into Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Ex-JPMorgan Banker's New Lawsuit Alleges 'Threesome' Invitation After 'Sex Slave' Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/ex-jpmorgan-bankers-new-lawsuit-alleges-threesome-invitation-after-sex-slave-claims/): The witness claims he was staying at a New York apartment in September 2024 when he was woken during the night and allegedly asked by Hajdini to join her and Rana.
- [US Quietly Alerted Iran Before Strait Of Hormuz Mission, Told Tehran Not To 'Interfere'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-quietly-alerted-iran-before-strait-of-hormuz-mission-told-tehran-not-to-interfere/): Despite the warning, Iranian forces carried out a series of attacks on US Navy vessels, commercial ships and targets in the United Arab Emirates shortly after the operation began.
- [US Ambassador Sergio Gor Announces Major Investments By India Soon At Select USA Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-announces-major-investments-by-india-soon-at-select-usa-summit/): US Ambassador Sergio Gor highlights record Indian investments soon at the 2026 Select USA Summit, boosting US jobs.
- [Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/irans-judiciary-vows-action-against-enemys-mercenaries-amid-executions/): Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.
- [West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/west-bengal-chief-refuses-to-resign-after-dirty-election/): West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.
- [Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/ukraine-russia-exchange-drone-strikes-ahead-of-v-day-ceasefire/): Ukraine strikes multiple sites in Moscow, following Russia’s strikes on a Ukrainian gas production facility.
- [UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/uae-comes-under-iranian-attacks-for-second-consecutive-day/): The strikes come a day after the Gulf nation was attacked by 15 missiles amid a shaky US-Iran ceasefire.
- [Microsoft, Google, xAI give US access to AI models for security testing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/microsoft-google-xai-give-us-access-to-ai-models-for-security-testing/): The deal comes days after the Pentagon announces an agreement with seven tech giants to use AI in classified systems
- ['Not Looking For Fight' Over Hormuz: Hegseth Warns Iran Of Response If Ships Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/not-looking-for-fight-over-hormuz-hegseth-warns-iran-of-response-if-ships-targeted/): US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth says the US is not seeking a fight in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran of overwhelming force if it attacks shipping or US troops.
- [‘Kamikaze Dolphins’ Claim: Are Marine Mammals Iran’s Secret Weapon? What Pentagon Chief Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/kamikaze-dolphins-claim-are-marine-mammals-irans-secret-weapon-what-pentagon-chief-said/): Kamikaze Dolphins Claim: The remarks came after reports suggested that Iran might consider using dolphins fitted with mines to strike US naval vessels and commercial ships.
- ['For Him It Is Okay': Trump Thinks Pope Is 'Endangering Catholics' By Backing Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/for-him-it-is-okay-trump-thinks-pope-is-endangering-catholics-by-backing-iran/): Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of endangering Catholics as Marco Rubio heads to the Vatican to ease tensions over the Iran war.
- [Hantavirus Vs Coronavirus: Which Is Deadlier, Which Spreads Faster, Symptoms And Who Is Most At Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/hantavirus-vs-coronavirus-which-is-deadlier-which-spreads-faster-symptoms-and-who-is-most-at-risk/): Hantavirus Vs Coronavirus: Both infections may begin with similar flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue and headache, which can make early detection challenging.
- [Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/sudan-accuses-ethiopia-uae-of-being-behind-recent-drone-attacks/): Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
- [What’s happening in Mali one week after attack by armed groups? All we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/whats-happening-in-mali-one-week-after-attack-by-armed-groups-all-we-know/): Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister.
- [What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/whats-the-significance-of-uaes-fujairah-hit-on-monday/): If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/live-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-semifinal/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the second leg in London.
- [Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/boko-haram-attack-kills-23-soldiers-in-chads-lake-chad-region/): Chad’s army says the attack by the Nigeria-based armed group came on the island of Barka Tolorom.
- [Was Epstein 'Suicide Note' Locked Away For 7 Years? Judge To Decide On Unsealing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/was-epstein-suicide-note-locked-away-for-7-years-judge-to-decide-on-unsealing/): The note, which was reportedly found in 2019 inside a book by Epstein’s cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione, has been kept under seal in a courthouse vault.
- [WHO Flags Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak: How Risky Is It, Can It Spread, Should India Worry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/who-flags-cruise-hantavirus-outbreak-how-risky-is-it-can-it-spread-should-india-worry/): Hantavirus Outbreak: The outbreak has affected a cruise vessel carrying 147 people, with seven cases reported so far- including three deaths.
- [Iran Is Aggressor, US Not Seeking War Despite Ceasefire Strain: Pentagon Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/iran-is-aggressor-us-not-seeking-war-despite-ceasefire-strain-pentagon-chief/): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said American actions in the region are aimed solely at protecting commercial shipping and do not signal a return to open hostilities
- [Trump Congratulates PM Modi On ‘Historic, Decisive’ West Bengal Win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/trump-congratulates-pm-modi-on-historic-decisive-west-bengal-win/): Post Content
- [Smotrich says he promised his son ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/smotrich-says-he-promised-his-son-more-destruction-in-lebanon/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he promised his son there would be ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon.
- [Map of dominance: Why Iran can’t afford to give up Hormuz control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/map-of-dominance-why-iran-cant-afford-to-give-up-hormuz-control/): The vital passageway is key for Tehran as it seeks to leverage in negotiations with Washington.
- [Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/why-europes-car-industry-is-at-the-centre-of-a-new-us-trade-war/): Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks exported to the US from 15 percent to 25 percent.
- [US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-iran-ceasefire-holds-despite-hormuz-standoff-pentagon-chief-hegseth/): Trump aide says the US has established a security ‘dome’ for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in strait remains stalled.
- [Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/irans-football-team-shows-world-cup-readiness-with-social-media-posts/): Videos from tournament kit reveal photo shoot and images from training sessions highlighting Team Melli’s preparations.
- [Released Flotilla activists describe‘torture’ in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/released-flotilla-activists-describetorture-in-israeli-prison/): Flotilla activists returning home to Argentina say they were subjected to ‘torture’ by Israeli forces who detained them.
- [Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘gift to the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/hegseth-says-us-blockade-on-iran-gift-to-the-world/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US has gifted the world a ‘powerful red, white, and blue dome’.
- [DRC protest in support of US sanctions against former president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/drc-protest-in-support-of-us-sanctions-against-former-president/): DRC protest in support of US sanctions against former president
- [Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/mapping-malis-gold-and-natural-resource-wealth/): The West African country holds Africa’s third-largest gold reserves, plus vast lithium and uranium deposits.
- [US 'Flying Gas Station' Issues Mid-Air Emergency Over Persian Gulf, Aircraft Status Unconfirmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-flying-gas-station-issues-mid-air-emergency-over-persian-gulf-aircraft-status-unconfirmed/): The aircraft reportedly transmitted a “7700” emergency code shortly after taking off from Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
- [Why Iran Is Targeting UAE Again As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/why-iran-is-targeting-uae-again-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-deepens/): The latest attacks appear to be directly linked to efforts by the United States to reopen and secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ['Ceasefire Not Over': Pete Hegseth Says 'Project Freedom' Temporary Despite Hormuz Clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/ceasefire-not-over-pete-hegseth-says-project-freedom-temporary-despite-hormuz-clashes/): Hegseth said the US was “not looking for a fight” in the Gulf but warned that any Iranian attack on commercial shipping or US forces would be met with a strong response.
- [26 Killed, 61 Injured In Explosion At China Fireworks Factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/26-killed-61-injured-in-explosion-at-china-fireworks-factory/): At least 26 killed and 61 injured in an explosion at Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks in Hunan. Production halted, managers detained as investigations continue.
- [Romania PM Ilie Bolojan’s government toppled in no-confidence vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/romania-pm-ilie-bolojans-government-toppled-in-no-confidence-vote/): This is a breaking news story.
- [CAF is failing Africa’s World Cup fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/caf-is-failing-africas-world-cup-fans/): The confederation’s silence on US travel bans and visa restrictions for African fans is shameful.
- [How UK universities ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/how-uk-universities-spy-on-pro-palestine-students/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how UK universities paid a private firm to monitor pro-Palestine students.
- [‘It Frustrates Michelle’: Barack Obama On How Trump Presidency Caused ‘Genuine Tension’ In Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/it-frustrates-michelle-barack-obama-on-how-trump-presidency-caused-genuine-tension-in-marriage/): Barack Obama says his opposition to Donald Trump created tension with Michelle Obama, as his renewed political activism after Trumps presidency strains their post White House life
- [Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/bayern-munich-vs-psg-champions-league-preview-team-news-start-lineups/): PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.
- [Can central banks curb inflation as energy costs rise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/can-central-banks-curb-inflation-as-energy-costs-rise/): Central banks hold rates steady as energy shock tests inflation fight.
- [What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/what-modis-big-win-in-indian-state-elections-could-mean-for-its-democracy/): Modi’s BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won’t go away.
- [Has social justice become the new religion of the West?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/has-social-justice-become-the-new-religion-of-the-west/): Host Mohamed Hassan with guests asks: as religion fades in the West, what replaces it?
- [UK counterterrorism police investigate arson attack at former synagogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/uk-counterterrorism-police-investigate-arson-attack-at-former-synagogue/): The incident in London comes after the UK’s national threat level was raised to severe last week.
- [India Likely To Discuss BrahMos Missile Sale To Vietnam During President To Lam's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/india-likely-to-discuss-brahmos-missile-sale-to-vietnam-during-president-to-lams-visit/): Vietnam President To Lam will visit New Delhi May 5-7, likely discussing BrahMos missile purchases and wider defence ties with India, though no weapons deal is expected.
- [Two Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize For Exposing Cybercrime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/two-indian-journalists-win-pulitzer-prize-for-exposing-cybercrime/): Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma win Pulitzer Prize in Illustrated Reporting and Commentary for exposing cyber fraud in the country.
- [NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/nba-semifinal-series-timberwolves-stun-spurs-in-game-1-knicks-beat-76ers/): Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.
- [Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/taiwan-has-right-to-engage-with-the-world-after-eswatini-visit/): Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
- [Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/russian-air-attacks-kill-five-at-ukraines-naftogaz-gas-facilities/): Three workers and two emergency service rescuers ​killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy ​Koretskyi says.
- [Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/macron-sings-as-armenias-leader-drums-in-unusual-moment-at-state-dinner/): French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.
- [US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/us-secret-service-shoots-gunman-near-white-house/): The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.
- [In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/in-mauritania-push-to-phase-out-private-schools-divides-opinion/): Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.
- [As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/as-summer-approaches-skin-diseases-spread-through-gazas-refugee-camps/): Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.
- [What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/what-to-know-ahead-of-the-ohio-primary-election/): Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.
- [Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/afghanistan-accuses-pakistan-of-killing-three-civilians-in-war-crime/): The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
- [What Iran is saying about attack on UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/what-iran-is-saying-about-attack-on-uae/): What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
- [Jeff Bezos Reportedly Planning To Sell His $500 Million Luxury Superyacht Koru: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/jeff-bezos-reportedly-planning-to-sell-his-500-million-luxury-superyacht-koru-heres-why/): Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering parting ways with his massive luxury yacht Koru, a vessel that has often drawn attention during his high-profile travels.
- [Is Switzerland Cracking Down On Immigration? Inside The 10 Million Population Cap Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/is-switzerland-cracking-down-on-immigration-inside-the-10-million-population-cap-plan/): Since 2000, Swiss population has increased by 1.9 million. The total population crossed 9 million last year, with foreign nationals making up roughly 27% of residents
- [Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/nine-workers-killed-in-colombia-coal-mine-explosion/): The national mining ​agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.
- [No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/no-fifa-world-cup-2026-broadcast-deals-signed-in-india-china/): Discussions on the sale of media rights in both countries are ongoing, FIFA says weeks before the World Cup begins.
- [FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/fifa-bans-former-guyana-official-alves-for-5-years-over-sexual-harassment/): Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff ​members by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.
- [Iran war: What’s happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-67-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens/): The UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack, with no comment from Iran.
- [‘What comes next?’: Fear grips Pakistani families of Somali piracy victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/what-comes-next-fear-grips-pakistani-families-of-somali-piracy-victims/): As piracy resurges off Somalia, families of hijacked tanker crew in Pakistan search for answers and help.
- [Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 26, injures 61](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/05/explosion-at-fireworks-factory-in-china-kills-26-injures-61/): Rescue efforts are still under way after a huge explosion ripped through China’s fireworks capital.
- [Israeli attack on Gaza kills one person, wounds son of Hamas’s al-Hayya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/israeli-attack-on-gaza-kills-one-person-wounds-son-of-hamass-al-hayya/): Khalil al-Hayya says his son, Azzam, was ‘seriously wounded’ in deadly Israeli attack on Gaza City.
- [Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to level against Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/wembanyama-and-spurs-rebound-to-level-against-timberwolves-in-nba-playoffs/): Castle’s 21 points and Wembanyama’s 19 helped Spurs crush T’wolves 133-95 as Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers.
- ['No Fun, Not Worth It': Jeffrey Epstein's Suicide Note Unsealed Years After His New York Jail Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/no-fun-not-worth-it-jeffrey-epsteins-suicide-note-unsealed-years-after-his-new-york-jail-death/): A purported suicide note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his 2019 jail death has been unsealed by a US federal judge after remaining sealed for years.
- [Pakistan To Receive Iran's Response To Amended Peace Deal Soon, US Hopes For Breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/pakistan-to-receive-irans-response-to-amended-peace-deal-soon-us-hopes-for-breakthrough/): The proposed framework, sources said, has been discussed extensively within Iran’s power structure — including consultations with advisers close to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- [What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/whats-the-full-match-schedule-groups-and-format-for-world-cup-2026/): All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- [Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA marketplace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/toronto-world-cup-tickets-to-be-resold-for-face-value-on-fifa-marketplace/): Tickets for matches at other venues may be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace.
- [US, Iran May Close On 14-Point Memo To End War. Here's What The One-Page Deal Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-iran-may-close-on-14-point-memo-to-end-war-heres-what-the-one-page-deal-says/): US and Iran are close to a preliminary 14-point memorandum that could end the war and open negotiations on sanctions relief, nuclear curbs and the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/criminal-charges-in-bosnian-mine-lead-poisoning/): A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
- [France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/france-introduces-one-euro-canteen-meals-for-all-students/): French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
- [Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/photo-shows-israeli-soldier-desecrating-virgin-mary-statue-in-lebanon/): Israel’s military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
- [Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/bolivian-police-fire-tear-gas-at-protesting-teachers/): Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
- [South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo’s prison term in martial law case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/south-korean-court-reduces-han-duck-soos-prison-term-in-martial-law-case/): Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
- [Global Migration Explained: If The World Had Only 100 People | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/global-migration-explained-if-the-world-had-only-100-people-gfx/): This simple visual breakdown explains global migration, refugee displacement, migrant workers, and cross-border movement in a way that’s easy to understand.
- [US says Hezbollah is ‘trying to derail talks’ with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-says-hezbollah-is-trying-to-derail-talks-with-israel/): US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is ‘trying to derail talks’ with Israel.
- [BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/bts-draws-50000-fans-in-less-than-five-hours-to-mexico-city-palace/): K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
- [Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/israeli-soldier-caught-desecrating-statue-of-virgin-mary-in-lebanon/): Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
- [North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/north-korea-says-it-is-not-bound-by-any-treaty-on-nuclear-non-proliferation/): Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state ‘will not change based on external rhetorical claims’.
- [Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/rising-fuel-costs-overshadowing-agenda-for-asean-summit-in-the-philippines/): ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
- [What are China’s surprise gains in the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/what-are-chinas-surprise-gains-in-the-war-on-iran/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.
- [Iran war live: Trump says deal with Tehran ‘possible’; Israel bombs Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-with-tehran-possible-israel-bombs-beirut/): UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.
- [Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/police-arrest-protester-after-five-days-atop-washington-bridge/): Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington’s Frederick Douglass bridge.
- [Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: India, Vietnam Chart $25B Trade & Defence Roadmap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/enhanced-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-india-vietnam-chart-25b-trade-defence-roadmap/): High-level talks were held in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam, who is currently on a three-day state visit
- [In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/in-rare-push-us-lawmakers-demand-transparency-on-israel-nuclear-capability/): Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel’s nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/argentina-investigates-link-to-deadly-hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship/): Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
- [Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/israeli-strikes-kill-five-palestinians-across-gaza-in-one-day/): Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
- [Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/holders-psg-beat-bayern-munich-to-reach-champions-league-final-with-arsenal/): Paris Saint-Germain win both legs of their semifinal with Bayern Munich to take the tie 6-4.
- [Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/trump-says-had-very-good-talks-with-iran-as-tehran-reviews-us-proposal/): Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.
- [SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/spacex-backs-anthropic-with-data-centre-deal-amidst-musks-openai-lawsuit/): Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
- [Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/russia-tells-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv-in-case-moscow-launches-mass-strikes/): Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.
- [Russia cuts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/russia-cuts-mobile-internet-in-moscow-citing-drone-security-concerns/): Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities.
- [Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/israel-bombs-beiruts-southern-suburbs/): Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since the ‘ceasefire’ took effect on April 17.
- [What’s behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/whats-behind-the-secessionist-movement-in-the-canadian-province-alberta/): Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
- [Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/israeli-strike-kills-colonel-in-gaza-police-force-say-palestinian-medics/): At least 17 others wounded in a targeted attack on Naseem al-Kalazani’s vehicle in western Khan Younis city.
- [What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/what-does-the-bjps-victory-in-west-bengal-mean-for-indias-democracy/): These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
- [Infected passengers evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/infected-passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship/): Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde after an outbreak of hantavirus.
- [Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/al-qaeda-linked-fighters-storm-mali-prison-block-food-supplies-to-bamako/): Fighters attack ‘Africa’s Alcatraz’, which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
- [Shoot Palestinians, not settlers: Israeli general exposes double standard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/shoot-palestinians-not-settlers-israeli-general-exposes-double-standard/): Leaks from the head of the Israeli army in the West Bank reveal two-tier firing policies and endemic prejudice.
- [Why are Pentagon officials talking about Iran’s ‘deadly dolphins’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/why-are-pentagon-officials-talking-about-irans-deadly-dolphins/): Soraya Lennie discusses false claims about Iran using marine life in warfare.
- [Indiana, Ohio primaries draw midterm battle lines, reinforce Trump’s pull](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/indiana-ohio-primaries-draw-midterm-battle-lines-reinforce-trumps-pull/): Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump’s continued influence over Republican Party.
- [Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/israel-bombs-beiruts-southern-suburb-as-it-targets-hezbollah-commander/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran ‘has attained an elevated international standing’ says FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-has-attained-an-elevated-international-standing-says-fm/): The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has ‘attained an elevated international standing’ during the war.
- [Iran Reviews New US Proposal, Says It Will Respond Via Pakistan Soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-reviews-new-us-proposal-says-it-will-respond-via-pakistan-soon/): Iran reviews new US proposal to end the war, talks via Pakistan, markets rally as oil falls, but key issues on sanctions and nuclear limits remain unresolved.
- [Trump Claims Iran Wants Deal ‘At Any Cost’, Flexes Military Strength As Tehran Reviews US Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/trump-claims-iran-wants-deal-at-any-cost-flexes-military-strength-as-tehran-reviews-us-proposal/): Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal with the US at any cost, calls current tensions a skirmish, claims control of regional waters, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapons.
- [‘What A Revenge’: Norway Envoy Praises PM Modi After BJP’s Bengal Victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/what-a-revenge-norway-envoy-praises-pm-modi-after-bjps-bengal-victory/): In a first, the BJP bagged 206 seats in the 294-member Assembly of West Bengal, with the TMC finishing a distant second with 80 seats
- [Amputee football grows in Rwanda, fostering unity and resilience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/amputee-football-grows-in-rwanda-fostering-unity-and-resilience/): Amputee football builds trust and community in Rwanda, helping survivors overcome stigma and find a sense of belonging.
- [LIVE: Bayern Munich vs PSG – Champions League semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/live-bayern-munich-vs-psg-champions-league-semifinal/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the second leg.
- [The anti-Semitism smear that ruined Corbyn’s Labour now targets the Greens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/the-anti-semitism-smear-that-ruined-corbyns-labour-now-targets-the-greens/): Zack Polanski must not repeat Jeremy Corbyn’s mistakes.
- [It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/its-not-cricket-pakistan-athletes-allowed-in-india-for-multilateral-sport/): India’s government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
- [UN demands Israel immediately releases flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/un-demands-israel-immediately-releases-flotilla-activists/): The United Nations has called on Israel to “immediately” release two activists detained on a flotilla bound for Gaza.
- [Kerala Expat Wins Rs 64 Crore Abu Dhabi Lottery After Six Years Of Buying Tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/kerala-expat-wins-rs-64-crore-abu-dhabi-lottery-after-six-years-of-buying-tickets/): Dubai based Indian driver Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu wins Dh25 million Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, fellow Keralite Asharaf Abdulla wins a Land Rover Defender.
- [Satellite Images Reveal Trump Adminstration Hid Impact Of Iranian Damage To US Military Assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/satellite-images-reveal-trump-adminstration-hid-impact-of-iranian-damage-to-us-military-assets/): Iranian airstrikes precisely damaged or destroyed 228 structures at at least 15 US bases in the Middle East, far more than US officials have acknowledged.
- [CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/cnn-founder-ted-turner-dead-at-87/): No cause of death disclosed for media mogul who revolutionised news broadcasting.
- [Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/who-is-zack-polanski-uk-greens-leader-and-rising-political-star/): Polanski has been likened to New York’s Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.
- [Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/four-killed-in-post-election-violence-in-indias-west-bengal/): Unrest grips the key eastern state after Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP wins the state election for the first time.
- ['Passage Via Strait Of Hormuz Possible': Iran After Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/passage-via-strait-of-hormuz-possible-iran-after-trump-pauses-project-freedom/): The IRGC navy responded to President Trump pausing the “Project Freedom” and said the safe and stable transit through the key waterway could be possible.
- [Spain To Repatriate Asymptomatic, Non-Spanish Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Cruise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/spain-to-repatriate-asymptomatic-non-spanish-passengers-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise/): Spain will repatriate foreign passengers from a cruise ship with a deadly Hantavirus outbreak, while 14 Spanish passengers will be quarantined in Madrid as a precaution.
- [In Meeting With Araghchi, China Pushes For Quick Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/in-meeting-with-araghchi-china-pushes-for-quick-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-sources/): Araghchi is currently on an official visit to China, which comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to the country on May 14-15 to meet his counterpart, Xi Jinping
- [US-Iran Peace Deal Gains Momentum; Breakthrough Likely In 24–72 Hours, Says Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-iran-peace-deal-gains-momentum-breakthrough-likely-in-24-72-hours-says-pakistan/): US and Iran near phased peace deal via Pakistan, Iran would curb nuclear and missile work, US would ease sanctions, talks may conclude within days before Trump visit to China.
- [Billionaire Media Mogul And CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies At 87](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/billionaire-media-mogul-and-cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-at-87/): CNN founder Ted Turner, a media mogul who pioneered 24-hour global TV news with CNN in 1980, has died at age 87, reports say he passed away on Wednesday
- [Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/araghchi-in-beijing-how-china-could-shape-the-direction-of-the-us-iran-war/): Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.
- [Burkina Faso authorities accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/burkina-faso-authorities-accused-of-secretly-detaining-prominent-journalist/): RSF says investigation found Atiana Serge Oulon held at Ouagadougou villa, contradicting authorities’ account.
- [Follow the money: How far-right Reform UK built a global network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/follow-the-money-how-far-right-reform-uk-built-a-global-network/): Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
- [UN demands Israel release Gaza flotilla activists, investigate abuse claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/un-demands-israel-release-gaza-flotilla-activists-investigate-abuse-claims/): Israel must ‘immediately and unconditionally’ release Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, rights office spokesman says.
- [Pro-Palestine group protests outside Israeli real estate event in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/pro-palestine-group-protests-outside-israeli-real-estate-event-in-new-york/): Demonstration against event featuring properties for sale in occupied West Bank is the second protest in six months.
- ['Accept The Deal, Open Hormuz': Trump Threatens Iran Of Heavier Bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/accept-the-deal-open-hormuz-trump-threatens-iran-of-heavier-bombing/): Donald Trump warns Iran that US bombings will resume at higher intensity if it rejects current terms, says Epic Fury could end and Hormuz Strait remain open under the Blockade.
- [What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/what-is-the-fdd-the-pro-israel-think-tank-shaping-trumps-iran-policy/): FDD’s talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration.
- [Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-passage-to-be-ensured-after-us-pauses-operation/): Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.
- [What happened to Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/what-happened-to-trumps-project-freedom/): Donald Trump announced ‘Project Freedom’, an operation to escort stranded ships through the strait. Then paused it.
- [Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/australians-slam-ban-on-world-cup-screenings-at-federation-square/): Matches from the World Cup 2026 will not be screened after poor fan behaviour at previous public watch parties in 2023.
- [Prestianni could miss Argentina games as FIFA extends ban to World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/prestianni-could-miss-argentina-games-as-fifa-extends-ban-to-world-cup/): Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina’s first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.
- [Iran Foreign Minister Jets To Beijing To Meet Counterpart, Days Before Trump's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-foreign-minister-jets-to-beijing-to-meet-counterpart-days-before-trumps-visit/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets China’s Wang Yi in Beijing amid US-Israeli war on Iran, urging fair talks, while China calls for peace and open Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/operation-epic-fury-has-ended-is-the-iran-war-over/): Experts say Trump’s pause of ‘Project Freedom’ could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for the war on Iran.
- [China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/china-calls-for-a-complete-end-to-war-on-iran/): China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
- [Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/low-us-hotel-bookings-paint-grim-hospitality-picture-at-the-world-cup/): Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.
- [Has the US accepted Iran’s demand to settle Hormuz first, nuclear later?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/has-the-us-accepted-irans-demand-to-settle-hormuz-first-nuclear-later/): US pauses Hormuz escorts after Pakistan-led mediation gains traction, signalling shift towards a limited framework deal.
- [Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/lessons-from-the-war-a-call-for-strategic-reckoning-in-west-asia/): The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.
- [Pakistan Says US, Iran Closing In On One-Page Memo To Begin Nuclear Talks, End War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/pakistan-says-us-iran-closing-in-on-one-page-memo-to-begin-nuclear-talks-end-war/): US and Iran near one page memo to end war, talks in final stage, draft includes Iran nuclear pause, possible US sanctions relief and fund release, no final deal yet.
- [Iran War May Have Motivated Trump Assassination Attempt At White House Dinner: US Intel Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-war-may-have-motivated-trump-assassination-attempt-at-white-house-dinner-us-intel-report/): DHS report links US Iran conflict and political grievances to Cole Tomas Allen’s attempted assassination of Trump, FBI probes his online activity as DOJ adds federal charges.
- [‘They Answer At Even 1 AM’: Burj Khalifa Builder Mohamed Alabbar Praises Indians, Explains Why They Are His Top Hire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/they-answer-at-even-1-am-burj-khalifa-builder-mohamed-alabbar-praises-indians-explains-why-they-are-his-top-hire/): The man who built the world’s tallest tower believes Indian professionals are the key to surviving any crisis
- [Israeli attacks on southern, eastern Lebanon kill at least six people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/israeli-attacks-on-southern-eastern-lebanon-kill-at-least-six-people/): Israel issues forced displacement orders for 12 villages in southern Lebanon.
- [Saudi Arabia posts $33.5bn budget deficit amid drop in oil sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/saudi-arabia-posts-33-5bn-budget-deficit-amid-drop-in-oil-sales/): Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/sudan-blames-ethiopia-uae-for-recent-drone-attacks-what-we-know/): Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.
- [Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/colombia-tourist-jewel-plagued-by-violence/): Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.
- [Pakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Vessel In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/pakistan-navy-helps-stranded-indian-vessel-in-arabian-sea-after-distress-call-report/): Pakistan Navy aids Indian vessel MV Gautam in Arabian Sea after technical failure, providing food, medical and technical support to seven crew.
- [Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/australian-women-with-alleged-isil-ties-returning-from-syria-minister-says/): Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.
- [Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/shopping-centre-fire-kills-at-least-eight-people-in-iran/): Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
- [‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/a-stress-test-us-germany-rift-widens-as-iran-war-drags-on/): German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is ‘not neutral’
- [US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-petrol-prices-50-percent-higher-than-before-war-on-iran/): The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
- [FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/fifa-chief-infantino-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices/): Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.
- ['US Deeply Values Growing Partnership With India': Sergio Gor Ahead Of Rubio's Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-deeply-values-growing-partnership-with-india-sergio-gor-ahead-of-rubios-visit/): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming India visit, saying the United States deeply values its growing partnership with India.
- [Can't Find Diet Coke In Stores? Pay Rs 1,500 & Quench Your Thirst At These 'Coke-Tail' Parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/cant-find-diet-coke-in-stores-pay-rs-1500-quench-your-thirst-at-these-coke-tail-parties/): Diet Coke has become difficult to find in several cities due to supply disruptions affecting aluminium cans, linked to trade shocks stemming from the Iran conflict
- [Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/manipurs-unknown-killers-three-years-of-indias-bloody-ethnic-conflict/): Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
- [Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/iran-war-day-68-trump-talks-about-progress-in-talks-rubio-says-war-over/): Trump pauses US ‘Project Freedom’ operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
- [Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/top-tennis-players-could-boycott-french-open-over-prize-money-sabalenka/): Women’s tennis stars say players ‘deserve to be paid more’ in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.
- [US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-must-not-insult-irgc-during-the-world-cup-irans-football-chief/): Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not ‘insulted’ during the FIFA World Cup.
- [Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/syria-says-it-dismantled-hezbollah-linked-cell-plotting-assassinations/): Authorities say the cell was planning ‘targeted assassinations against high-level government officials’.
- [US Peshawar Consulate To Shut Doors As Pakistan Fails To Ensure Safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-peshawar-consulate-to-shut-doors-as-pakistan-fails-to-ensure-safety/): In a statement, the US Department of State said that responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
- ['Mamata Was Impediment': Bangladesh Eyes Breakthrough On Teesta Pact After BJP Sweeps Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/mamata-was-impediment-bangladesh-eyes-breakthrough-on-teesta-pact-after-bjp-sweeps-bengal/): Azizul Baree Helal, the BNP’s Information Secretary, said the BJP’s victory could help restore smoother ties between West Bengal and the Bangladesh government.
- [Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/airlines-hike-fares-cut-millions-of-seats-as-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-costs/): Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
- [US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/06/us-president-trump-restarts-pope-feud-ahead-of-rubio-visit-to-vatican/): Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
- [Did You Know These Facts About David Attenborough? The Nature Legend Turns 100 Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/did-you-know-these-facts-about-david-attenborough-the-nature-legend-turns-100-today/): As David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, here’s a look at some fascinating facts about the legendary naturalist.
- [In Sharpest Escalation Since April 7 Truce, US And Iran Exchange Fire In Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/in-sharpest-escalation-since-april-7-truce-us-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The US military has maintained that the strikes were defensive in nature and stressed that Washington did “not seek escalation”.
- [Putin Spending Weeks In Bunkers Amid Coup, Drone Attack Concerns: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/putin-spending-weeks-in-bunkers-amid-coup-drone-attack-concerns-report/): The Russian president and his family are also no longer staying at their residences in the Moscow region or at the Valdai estate in northwestern Russia.
- [Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/oil-prices-jump-as-us-iran-trade-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.
- [‘Invalid, Unauthorised By Law’: US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s Temporary 10% Global Tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/invalid-unauthorised-by-law-us-trade-court-strikes-down-trumps-temporary-10-global-tariffs/): The ruling came months after the US Supreme Court struck down a wider set of tariffs introduced by the Trump administration last year on imports from almost every country.
- [Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/tennessee-approves-map-dismantling-majority-black-district/): Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
- [The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/the-palestinian-shot-dead-hours-before-his-son-was-born/): Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
- ['Just A Love Tap': Trump Downplays Hormuz Fire Exchange, Says 'US Will Knock Out Iran A Lot Harder’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/just-a-love-tap-trump-downplays-hormuz-fire-exchange-says-us-will-knock-out-iran-a-lot-harder/): Trump stated that the Iranian missiles fired at the ships were “easily knocked down” and the drones were “incinerated while in the air”.
- [As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/as-us-and-iran-weigh-peace-deal-stranded-seafarers-wait-in-limbo/): Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Are global alliances fracturing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/are-global-alliances-fracturing/): From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.
- [Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/iran-war-live-trump-says-ceasefire-still-in-effect-as-iran-us-clash/): Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
- [Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-el-clasico-la-liga-history-valverde-mbappe/): Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday’s Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?
- [Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/huge-fire-at-mexican-fair-kills-five-people/): At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
- [2 Indian Crew Aboard Cruise Ship With Hantavirus Outbreak, Their Status Remains Unknown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/2-indian-crew-aboard-cruise-ship-with-hantavirus-outbreak-their-status-remains-unknown/): Hantavirus outbreak on Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius near Cape Verde kills three, infects several, 149 people from 23 countries stranded, including two Indian crew members
- [Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/tenerife-resort-town-awaits-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship/): Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
- [US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-trade-court-rules-against-trumps-10-percent-global-tariffs/): The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
- [Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/real-madrids-valverde-hospitalised-with-head-injury-after-tchouameni-fight/): Real’s turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
- [Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/videos-show-interceptions-over-the-skies-of-tehran/): Iranian state media says air defence systems were activated in western Tehran as multiple explosions were reported.
- [The Hormuz Toll: Inside Iran’s New 'Pay-To-Pass' Protocol For Global Shippers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/the-hormuz-toll-inside-irans-new-pay-to-pass-protocol-for-global-shippers/): Beyond security screening, reports indicate that Iran has begun levying exorbitant ‘toll fees’, with some shipowners reportedly being asked for up to $2 million for safe passage
- [Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/armed-fighters-kill-at-least-30-people-in-attacks-in-central-mali/): Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
- [Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/senators-press-us-military-on-israels-displacement-campaign-in-lebanon/): In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel’s ‘mass evacuation zones’.
- [Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/trump-sets-july-4-deadline-for-eu-tariff-hike-decision/): Trump claimed he had a ‘great call’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.
- [Explosions heard in Iran as state media reports clashes with US Navy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/explosions-heard-in-iran-as-state-media-reports-clashes-with-us-navy/): Iran’s Tasnim agency says three US destroyers came under Iranian fire and fled Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman.
- [Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/tennessee-approves-new-congressional-map-in-latest-redistricting-flurry/): Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.
- [Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/gulf-states-urge-un-action-to-ensure-strait-of-hormuz-safety/): Draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks, pin-point mines and ensure passage of humanitarian aid through strait.
- [‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/this-is-my-last-voice-note-how-piracy-returned-to-somalia-and-yemen/): Three ships were hijacked near the Gulf of Aden, raising alarms over key sea routes. Is piracy returning to Somalia?
- [US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-issues-new-cuba-sanctions-as-un-experts-warn-of-energy-starvation/): Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
- [Palestinian boy mourns father killed in Israeli strike on security post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/palestinian-boy-mourns-father-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-security-post/): A Palestinian boy mourns his father, one of three people killed in an Israeli strike on a security post in Gaza.
- [ISIL-linked Australian women arrested at airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/isil-linked-australian-women-arrested-at-airports/): Three ISIL-linked Australian women have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney.
- [Inside the Israeli bloc that could topple Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/inside-the-israeli-bloc-that-could-topple-netanyahu/): Netanyahu’s rivals unite ahead of elections, but is this alliance strong enough to actually unseat him?
- [Can China help end the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/can-china-help-end-the-iran-war/): Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers meet while a tense ceasefire holds.
- [Indian-Origin YouTuber MrWhoseTheBoss Says He Was Detained, Strip-Searched By US Border Agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/indian-origin-youtuber-mrwhosetheboss-says-he-was-detained-strip-searched-by-us-border-agents/): YouTuber Arun Rupesh Maini, MrWhoseTheBoss, says US border officials detained, strip-searched and deported him during a work trip, calling the 26 hour ordeal inhuman.
- ['Situation Was Much Worse Than We Were Told': Turkish Vlogger Recalls Hantavirus Horror On Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/situation-was-much-worse-than-we-were-told-turkish-vlogger-recalls-hantavirus-horror-on-cruise-ship/): A hantavirus is a rare but contagious disease that typically spreads through rodents and even human-to-human under close contact conditions
- [Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/protests-in-bolivia-escalate-amid-economic-turmoil-and-policy-demands/): Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.
- [US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-sanctions-iraqi-minister-accused-of-aiding-iran-oil-sales/): US sanctions target Iraq’s deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports.
- [Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/man-pleads-guilty-to-colorado-firebombing-groups-call-for-family-reprieve/): June 2025 attack targeted supporters of Israeli captives in Gaza; Advocates say family of assailant unjustly targeted.
- [Brazil’s Lula meets Trump amid efforts to avert new US trade tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/brazils-lula-meets-trump-amid-efforts-to-avert-new-us-trade-tariffs/): Brazilian officials are hoping for the best outcome from the meeting, given tensions over Trump’s tariff policy.
- [Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/israels-attacks-and-pressure-sowing-seeds-for-division-in-tense-lebanon/): Analysts say Israel aiming to exploit Lebanon’s divisions to force concessions amid military and political pressures.
- [1,500 Ships, 20,000 Crew Members Trapped In Gulf Due To Iran’s Hormuz Blockade: UN Agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/1500-ships-20000-crew-members-trapped-in-gulf-due-to-irans-hormuz-blockade-un-agency/): Iran blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands 1,500 ships and 20,000 crew, disrupts global energy trade, as US awaits Irans response on proposals to reopen the vital route.
- [Iran Set To Send Amended US Peace Proposal Response Via Pakistan Amid Breakthrough Hopes | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-set-to-send-amended-us-peace-proposal-response-via-pakistan-amid-breakthrough-hopes-exclusive/): Sources said Tehran has been in ‘close coordination’ with Islamabad regarding an amended agreement in principle
- [Why Russia,Ukraine Are Now Fighting Over Ceasefire Dates? All You Need To Know About Ongoing Tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/why-russiaukraine-are-now-fighting-over-ceasefire-dates-all-you-need-to-know-about-ongoing-tension/): Russia and Ukraine trade accusations over ceasefire violations as rival truce proposals collapse, deadly Russian strikes and alleged Ukrainian drone attacks deepen mistrust
- [White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Welcomes Baby Girl Viviana: A Look At Her Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-welcomes-baby-girl-viviana-a-look-at-her-family/): Karoline Leavitt welcomes second child, baby girl Viviana, thanks supporters, joins son Niko and husband Nicholas Riccio as her growing family draws public attention.
- [‘We Know This Virus’: WHO Calms Fears Over Hantavirus Amid Covid Comparisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/we-know-this-virus-who-calms-fears-over-hantavirus-amid-covid-comparisons/): WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the incident as “a serious incident” but added that the risk to public health remains low.
- [WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/who-confirms-five-cases-of-hantavirus-linked-to-cruise-ship/): Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
- [Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/trump-calls-for-incitement-charges-against-top-democrat-hakeem-jeffries/): US president says House minority leader should be indicted over ‘maximum warfare’ remarks in relation to election maps.
- [Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/why-has-the-us-sanctioned-iraqs-deputy-oil-minister-for-helping-iran/): The US accuses Ali Maarij al-Bahadly of helping Iran avoid sanctions and export its oil through Iraq.
- [Russian University Teaches Hacking, Election Meddling To Military Intelligence Aspirants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/russian-university-teaches-hacking-election-meddling-to-military-intelligence-aspirants/): The Guardian reports Bauman Moscow state technical university trains students in hacking, disinformation and election meddling for GRU cyber units.
- [What Is Andes Strain? Explore The Deadly Hantavirus Type Capable Of Human-To-Human Transmission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/what-is-andes-strain-explore-the-deadly-hantavirus-type-capable-of-human-to-human-transmission/): Andes strain is an exception, capable of limited human-to-human transmission, but only in cases of very close, prolonged contact such as sharing a bed or providing intimate care.
- [5 Countries On Alert, WHO Warns Of More Cases, Cruise Ships Monitored: Top Updates On Hantavirus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/5-countries-on-alert-who-warns-of-more-cases-cruise-ships-monitored-top-updates-on-hantavirus/): WHO said it expects additional cases to emerge due to virus’s incubation period, but stressed there is no indication of large-scale outbreak similar to Covid-19.
- ['Our Hearts Exploded With Love': White House Press Secy Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth Of Baby Girl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/our-hearts-exploded-with-love-white-house-press-secy-karoline-leavitt-announces-birth-of-baby-girl/): Karoline Leavitt, 28, is the youngest to serve as the White House Press Secretary. At present, she is enjoying her maternity leave
- [Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks to quash divided leadership narrative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/irans-president-pezeshkian-seeks-to-quash-divided-leadership-narrative/): Tehran emphasises solidarity among top officials as Washington pressures Iran during Strait of Hormuz disputes.
- [The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/the-bjps-bengal-victory-exposes-the-erosion-of-indian-democracy/): The BJP’s victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.
- [Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/irans-president-says-he-has-spoken-to-the-countrys-supreme-leader/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- [Lebanon Latest Israeli strikes Beirut despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/lebanon-latest-israeli-strikes-beirut-despite-ceasefire/): Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire.
- [US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-pushing-israeli-de-escalation-ahead-of-new-talks-lebanese-official/): Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera.
- [How A Dutch Couple Became The First Known Hantavirus Patients In Cruise Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/how-a-dutch-couple-became-the-first-known-hantavirus-patients-in-cruise-outbreak/): Dutch couple are first known patients in a Hantavirus outbreak linked to a luxury cruise ship, prompting global screening, quarantines and investigations into onboard transmission.
- [International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/international-olympic-committee-recommends-ending-belarus-restrictions/): International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
- [Planning Hajj? Saudi Arabia Says Obtaining Legal Permit Is Necessary, Warns Pilgrims Against Fake Offers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/planning-hajj-saudi-arabia-says-obtaining-legal-permit-is-necessary-warns-pilgrims-against-fake-offers/): In Islam, Hajj is a pilgrimage made by Muslims to the Kaaba, often referred to as the ‘House of Allah’, in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
- [Is Putin Scared? Russia's Victory Parade This Year Won't Have Military Hardware](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/is-putin-scared-russias-victory-parade-this-year-wont-have-military-hardware/): Russia to hold a scaled back Victory Day Parade on May 9 without tanks or missiles amid threats of Ukraine drone attacks.
- ['Won't Be Able To Shut It Down': Doomsday Scenario Of What Happens If AI Goes Absolutely Rogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/wont-be-able-to-shut-it-down-doomsday-scenario-of-what-happens-if-ai-goes-absolutely-rogue/): Researchers said recent AI systems were able to independently identify vulnerabilities in computer networks and copy themselves onto other machines.
- [Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/humanoid-robot-becomes-buddhist-monk-in-south-korea/): A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk.
- [PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/psgs-champions-league-win-marred-by-night-of-violence-and-riots-in-paris/): Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
- [US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-israel-war-on-iran-leaves-jordans-petra-nearly-empty-of-tourists/): Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
- [JPMorgan Offered $1 Million To Settle Lorna Hajdini Case. Here's What Happened Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/jpmorgan-offered-1-million-to-settle-lorna-hajdini-case-heres-what-happened-next/): JPMorgan offered Chirayu Rana $1 million to settle claims against executive Lorna Hajdini, Rana refused, went public with sexual assault and racial harassment allegations.
- [‘Come In Person’: Pope Leo Tried Changing His Address, Bank Representative Thought It Was A Prank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/come-in-person-pope-leo-tried-changing-his-address-bank-representative-thought-it-was-a-prank/): Rev. Tom McCarthy said that the incident took place shortly after Robert Francis Prevost- born in Chicago and now known as Pope Leo XIV- assumed the papacy.
- [Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/ivory-coast-dissolves-electoral-body-amid-criticism/): New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
- [Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/ancient-ziggurat-of-ur-restored-in-iraq-using-traditional-methods/): Restoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq.
- [Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/al-qaeda-linked-fighters-in-mali-set-fire-to-food-trucks/): Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutt
- [Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/somali-pirates-abandon-hijacked-uae-dhow-due-to-dwindling-supplies/): The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.
- [Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/chad-declares-national-mourning-after-deadly-boko-haram-ambush/): The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
- [Death-With-Reprieve Sentences: How Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Drive Brought Down 2 Defence Ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/death-with-reprieve-sentences-how-xi-jinpings-anti-corruption-drive-brought-down-2-defence-ministers/): The punishment marks one of the harshest actions taken against senior military officials since Xi launched his anti-corruption drive in 2012. 
- ['Illusion Of Victory': How Pakistan Military Is Bankrolling A Fake Narrative To Mask Operation Sindoor Defeat | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/illusion-of-victory-how-pakistan-military-is-bankrolling-a-fake-narrative-to-mask-operation-sindoor-defeat-exclusive/): The festival ‘Ashra-e-Tashakur Fateh-E-Muneeb’ (Ten Days of Gratitude for a Manifest Victory) involves both government entities and terror groups like LeT and JeM
- [Iran Caused More Damage To US Military Sites Than Trump Administration Acknowledged, Reveals New Analysis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-caused-more-damage-to-us-military-sites-than-trump-administration-acknowledged-reveals-new-analysis/): The heaviest damage was recorded at US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and major military bases in Kuwait, including Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring.
- [Why FBI Director Kash Patel’s Personalized Bourbon Bottles Have Washington Buzzing | Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/why-fbi-director-kash-patels-personalized-bourbon-bottles-have-washington-buzzing-explained/): Kash Patel Bourbon Controversy: The report sparked criticism from former FBI officials, who questioned whether such gifts were appropriate for a federal law enforcement agency.
- [As Marco Rubio Meets Pope, Is He White House's Peacemaker Tasked With Managing Trump’s Chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/as-marco-rubio-meets-pope-is-he-white-houses-peacemaker-tasked-with-managing-trumps-chaos/): Marco Rubio visits the Vatican to ease tensions between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. He has repeatedly been seen balancing US foreign policy, NATO disputes, and Arctic ambitions.
- [Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/turkiye-unveils-its-first-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-what-we-know/): The Yildirimhan ICBM has a range 6,000km, with a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.
- [Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/irish-footballers-and-celebrities-urge-boycott-of-israel-matches/): Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging ⁠in ‘genocide’ in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
- ['He Offered Sperm Donations': Former OpenAI Board Member Details Relationship With Elon Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/he-offered-sperm-donations-former-openai-board-member-details-relationship-with-elon-musk/): Elon Musk is actively involved in the lives of the four children they share, Shivon Zilis testified, saying the family spends several hours together each week. 
- [India Will Shape 21st Century, Says US Official Months After ‘China Mistake’ Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/india-will-shape-21st-century-says-us-official-months-after-china-mistake-remark/): This comes months after his controversial remark in March, where he said Trump administration would not repeat with India what he called America’s ‘mistake’ with China.
- [China Pushes Back On US Curbs Against 'Teapot' Refineries: What Beijing's Anti-Sanction Law Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/china-pushes-back-on-us-curbs-against-teapot-refineries-what-beijings-anti-sanction-law-says/): In April, Washington had imposed sanctions of Hengli Petrochemical, accusing the firm of purchasing billions of dollars in Iranian oil
- ['He Should Not Have Been There': Israel Says It Hit Hamas Leader’s Son Who Was 'Of No Interest'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/he-should-not-have-been-there-israel-says-it-hit-hamas-leaders-son-who-was-of-no-interest/): Israeli airstrike kills Azzam Al-Hayya, son of Hamas negotiator, but IDF says he was collateral while targeting a Nukhba terrorist, causing strain on Trump’s Gaza peace talks.
- [US reinstates deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-reinstates-deportation-proceedings-against-mohsen-mahdawi/): Student accuses government of weaponising the immigration system to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
- [What are US proposals to end war, and will Iran agree to them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/what-are-us-proposals-to-end-war-and-will-iran-agree-to-them/): Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal to end the US-Israel war on it that has caused a global crisis.
- [Passenger from Hantavirus-hit ship speaks to Al Jazeera from isolation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/passenger-from-hantavirus-hit-ship-speaks-to-al-jazeera-from-isolation/): A passenger from the cruise ship hit with a Hantavirus outbreak has spoken to Al Jazeera from isolation.
- [Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/africa-sees-winners-and-losers-as-iran-war-pushes-up-oil-prices/): Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
- [Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/can-asian-economies-cope-with-the-fallout-from-the-iran-war/): Fuel costs, inflation and debt pressures are testing Asian economies.
- [‘Melania Became Melody’: Trump Jokes About Military Intervention Over Autocorrect Error](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/melania-became-melody-trump-jokes-about-military-intervention-over-autocorrect-error/): Speaking at a White House event honouring military mothers ahead of Mother’s Day, Trump said the problem occurred while posting messages online.
- [Fragile Ceasefire? Beirut Airstrike Killing Hezbollah Commander Sparks Israel-Lebanon Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/fragile-ceasefire-beirut-airstrike-killing-hezbollah-commander-sparks-israel-lebanon-fears/): Israel says it killed a Hezbollah elite commander in a Beirut airstrike, the first since last months ceasefire, raising pressure on the fragile US-brokered truce.
- [Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/irans-stance-on-us-war-negotiations-explained/): Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained
- [What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/what-is-chinas-anti-sanctions-law-and-how-does-it-work/): Beijing’s order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.
- [Madrid captain Carvajal in race against time for Spain’s World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/madrid-captain-carvajal-in-race-against-time-for-spains-world-cup-squad/): Spain international Dani ⁠Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week.
- [French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/french-warship-moves-towards-hormuz-for-possible-defensive-mission/): Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
- [Neymar apologises to Robinho’s son after slapping him in training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/neymar-apologises-to-robinhos-son-after-slapping-him-in-training/): Neymar apologises to teammate Robinho Jr and his family after a Santos match.
- [Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-releases-video-said-to-show-us-drone-shot-down-over-hormuz/): Iranian media has released video purporting to show the wreckage of a US drone that was shot down by Iran.
- [Rubio arrives at Vatican to meet Pope Leo amid Trump attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/rubio-arrives-at-vatican-to-meet-pope-leo-amid-trump-attacks/): Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
- [Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Likely To Visit India On May 14-15 For BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-fm-abbas-araghchi-likely-to-visit-india-on-may-14-15-for-brics-foreign-ministers-meeting/): The visit is expected to be diplomatically significant as it will mark Araghchi’s first visit to India since the start of the ongoing West Asia conflict.
- [Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/aid-cuts-drought-and-conflict-leave-somalis-desperate/): Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
- [Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/iran-war-day-69-tehran-reviewing-us-proposals-israel-bombs-beirut/): Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
- [The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/the-gaza-journalist-killed-on-the-day-his-daughter-was-born/): Sana’s first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
- [US, Iran Reach Agreement To Ease Naval Blockade, Gradually Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/07/us-iran-reach-agreement-to-ease-naval-blockade-gradually-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-report/): Post Content
- [The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/the-war-on-iran-will-likely-end-in-american-retreat/): The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.
- [World Cup 2026: How US football has evolved since hosting in 1994](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-2026-how-us-football-has-evolved-since-hosting-in-1994/): In the 32 years since last hosting the World Cup, football has moved from the margins to the mainstream in the US.
- [Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/scaled-back-victory-day-parade-held-in-moscow/): Russia marks downsized Victory Day parade as Putin pledges victory in Ukraine ‘special military operation’.
- [Indian Sailor Killed, 17 Rescued After Dhow Catches Fire Near Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/indian-sailor-killed-17-rescued-after-dhow-catches-fire-near-strait-of-hormuz/): Sources said the consulate is in touch with the owner of the dhow and is providing all possible assistance to those affected.
- [Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/spains-canary-islands-brace-for-incoming-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/): 140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be ‘completely isolated’ and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.
- [Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/russia-holds-downsized-victory-day-parade/): Putin is set to speak at the World War II commemoration, which is scaled back this year due to security concerns.
- [Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/financial-struggles-burden-yemens-army-as-soldiers-wait-for-wages/): Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.
- [Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-homes-and-cars-in-violent-west-bank-raids/): Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.
- [Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/wembanyama-powers-spurs-past-t-wolves-as-knicks-beat-sixers-in-nba-playoffs/): San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
- [‘Project Freedom Plus’: Trump Warns Escalated US Naval Operation If Iran Peace Talks Fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/project-freedom-plus-trump-warns-escalated-us-naval-operation-if-iran-peace-talks-fail/): Trump said his government could “go back to Project Freedom” if a deal is not reached with Iran.
- [Trump Says US Expects Iran Response ‘Tonight’ On Proposal To End West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/trump-says-us-expects-iran-response-tonight-on-proposal-to-end-west-asia-conflict/): Asked whether he believed Iran was deliberately slowing down the process, Trump replied, “We’ll find out soon enough.”
- [Pentagon Releases Footage Of US Strikes On Two Iranian Tankers In Strait of Hormuz | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/pentagon-releases-footage-of-us-strikes-on-two-iranian-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-video/): According to the officials, American forces disabled two Iranian tankers that were allegedly attempting to breach a US-imposed blockade of Iran’s ports.
- [Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/cambodians-struggle-with-displaced-lives-amid-tense-ceasefire-with-thailand/): Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
- [Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/iran-war-live-us-expects-tehrans-reply-to-peace-deal-clashes-in-hormuz/): Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon’s National News Agency said.
- ['I Asked Putin, Zelenskyy': Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Will Swap 1000 Prisoners Under Truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/i-asked-putin-zelenskyy-trump-says-russia-ukraine-will-swap-1000-prisoners-under-truce/): Trump says he asked Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy for a 3-day ceasefire, claims both agreed, 1000 prisoners each side to be released, urges longer Russia Ukraine truce
- [Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/celebrated-naturalist-david-attenborough-marks-100th-birthday/): Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
- [Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/pentagon-releases-video-of-strikes-on-iranian-oil-tankers/): Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [How Argentina Contained World’s First Human-To-Human Hantavirus Outbreak In 2018](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/how-argentina-contained-worlds-first-human-to-human-hantavirus-outbreak-in-2018/): Argentina had witnessed the world’s first major outbreak involving human-to-human transmission of the deadly Andes hantavirus strain.
- [Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/costa-rica-inaugurates-right-wing-president-laura-fernandez/): Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
- [Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/venice-biennale-the-art-of-the-unseen/): At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.
- [Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/laura-fernandez-sworn-in-as-costa-ricas-new-president/): Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
- [The Truth Is Now Online: How You Can Navigate America’s First-Ever Public UFO Database](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/the-truth-is-now-online-how-you-can-navigate-americas-first-ever-public-ufo-database/): If you have ever wondered what the Pentagon actually knows about ‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena’ (UAP), here is how you can step into the role of a digital investigator
- [Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/libyas-largest-oil-refinery-halts-operations-during-fighting/): Zawiya refinery shut down in ‘precautionary measure’ as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
- [Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/protests-in-the-canary-islands-as-virus-stricken-ship-heads-for-port/): Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
- [Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/al-jazeera-reporter-witnesses-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon/): Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
- [Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/could-labour-and-conservative-party-dominance-in-uk-politics-be-ending/): Britain’s prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
- [Victory Day Truce: Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Starting Saturday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/victory-day-truce-trump-announces-3-day-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-starting-saturday/): Posting on his Truth Social platform, President Trump revealed that the agreement includes a total suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ across the front lines
- [ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/asean-leaders-adopt-measures-to-ease-economic-pain-caused-by-iran-war/): The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
- [Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/trump-announces-three-day-ceasefire-in-russia-ukraine-war/): Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
- [Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/four-convicted-in-us-related-to-killing-of-haitian-president-jovenel-moise/): Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
- [JD Vance Meets Qatar PM In Washington As US-Iran Negotiations Continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/jd-vance-meets-qatar-pm-in-washington-as-us-iran-negotiations-continue/): JD Vance meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Washington to discuss US-Qatar ties, Iran talks, Gulf security, LNG markets and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump-Released UFO Files Contain Apollo Crew Reports Of Unexplained Sightings | What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/trump-released-ufo-files-contain-apollo-crew-reports-of-unexplained-sightings-what-we-know/): The Trump administration has declassified over 160 UFO and UAP files, revealing decades of unexplained sightings reported by Apollo astronauts, US military personnel and civilians.
- [‘UFO Files Released’: 5 Most Shocking Encounters Revealed By US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/ufo-files-released-5-most-shocking-encounters-revealed-by-us/): Newly released military and archival files highlight unresolved UFO sightings worldwide, including the Tic Tac incident, triangle objects over US bases.
- [More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/more-than-a-dozen-reported-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-south-lebanon/): Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.
- [How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/how-and-when-can-arsenal-or-man-city-win-the-premier-league/): Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.
- [Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/olympic-water-polo-resignations-cite-lack-of-respect-belittling-behaviour/): Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
- [How Worried Should India Be About Hantavirus? ICMR Expert Explains After Cruise Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/how-worried-should-india-be-about-hantavirus-icmr-expert-explains-after-cruise-outbreak/): Hantaviruses are primarily spread to humans through contact with infected rodents or their saliva, urine and faeces.
- [‘Iranians Never Bow’: Abbas Araghchi Slams US, Says Tehran Chose Resistance Over Surrender](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/iranians-never-bow-abbas-araghchi-slams-us-says-tehran-chose-resistance-over-surrender/): Araghchi says the US chose reckless military adventure over diplomacy, vows Iranians never bow, defends Irans missile strength as tense backchannel talks with Washington continue.
- [New York Library Displays 3.5 Million Pages Of 'Epstein Files': Here's What We Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/new-york-library-displays-3-5-million-pages-of-epstein-files-heres-what-we-know/): In late January, the DOJ released millions of pages linked to the probe into the sex-trafficking network of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial
- [‘Directionally Very Bad’: New Texts Reveal OpenAI Chaos Behind Sam Altman’s Firing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/directionally-very-bad-new-texts-reveal-openai-chaos-behind-sam-altmans-firing/): Texts between Sam Altman and Mira Murati reveal board concerns over his management, chaos around his 2023 firing.
- [FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/fifpro-in-landmark-win-as-european-body-admits-football-calendar-failings/): Players’ union challenges French state’s failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
- [South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/south-koreans-gear-up-to-roar-on-football-team-from-rival-north/): Naegohyang Women’s FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.
- [Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/real-madrid-fine-valverde-and-tchouameni-for-dressing-room-fight/): Real do not impose sporting sanctions saying 500,000 euro fines concludes the ‘internal procedures’ against the pair.
- [Justice for Shireen: The American investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/justice-for-shireen-the-american-investigation/): Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.
- [The Truth Might Finally Be Out There: Trump Orders Release Of UFO Records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/the-truth-might-finally-be-out-there-trump-orders-release-of-ufo-records/): Donald Trump orders declassification of long secret UFO and UAP files, agencies release unresolved photos, videos and reports in phased public transparency effort.
- [US May Restart ‘Project Freedom’ In Strait Of Hormuz After Saudi, Kuwait Ease Restrictions: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/us-may-restart-project-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-saudi-kuwait-ease-restrictions-report/): The mission relies heavily on aircraft operating from Gulf airbases to shield commercial vessels from potential Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- [Who Was ‘Kumanjayi Little Baby’? Death Of 5-Year-Old Indigenous Girl Sparks Grief And Anger Across Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/who-was-kumanjayi-little-baby-death-of-5-year-old-indigenous-girl-sparks-grief-and-anger-across-australia/): The girl was allegedly taken from a home at Ilyperenye, also known as Old Town camp, near Alice Springs on the night of April 25.
- [Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redistricting-plan-in-us/): Virginia’s top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
- [‘Make up their own minds’: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/make-up-their-own-minds-pentagon-releases-first-tranche-of-ufo-files/): US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
- [South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/south-africas-top-court-revives-impeachment-inquiry-against-president/): The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmhouse in 2020.
- [Rubio says Iranian boats firing at Americans will be ‘blown up’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/rubio-says-iranian-boats-firing-at-americans-will-be-blown-up/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US military’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘Leader of the pack’: What next as Reform UK makes huge election gains?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/leader-of-the-pack-what-next-as-reform-uk-makes-huge-election-gains/): Keir Starmer’s Labour has suffered a humiliating blow as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
- [The Most Terrifying Pathogen You’ve Never Met: What Does The Hantavirus 'Doomsday Scenario' Look Like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/the-most-terrifying-pathogen-youve-never-met-what-does-the-hantavirus-doomsday-scenario-look-like/): The ‘worst-case scenario’ for the world would be a hantavirus mutation that allows a high-mortality strain like the Andes virus to become airborne
- [China Admits Helping Pakistan During Operation Sindoor With On-Site Tech Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/china-admits-helping-pakistan-during-operation-sindoor-with-on-site-tech-assistance/): Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), revealed that he was providing technical support to Pakistan during the conflict.
- [What would prolonged war mean for Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/what-would-prolonged-war-mean-for-sudan/): War in Sudan has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with fears protracted fighting could worsen it.
- [Cash-strapped Egyptians Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize money](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/cash-strapped-egyptians-zamalek-eye-record-caf-cup-prize-money/): Zamalek travel to Algeria’s USM Alger on Saturday for the first leg of their Confederation Cup final on Saturday.
- [Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/thousands-run-palestine-marathon-under-shadow-of-israels-war-on-gaza/): Marathon draws 13,000 runners globally to amplify unity and resilience amid escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank.
- [Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/kenya-cancer-cluster-sparks-environmental-genocide-claims-over-oil-waste/): Kargi residents believe rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s.
- [Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/botswanas-former-president-festus-mogae-dies-aged-86/): The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
- [No Uniforms To Washing Machines: Inside China’s Prison Where Top Officials Serve ‘Suspended Death Sentence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/no-uniforms-to-washing-machines-inside-chinas-prison-where-top-officials-serve-suspended-death-sentence/): What is a suspended death sentence? Where is this prison for high-profile officials? What are the amenties? News18 explains
- [Befarma'id, Mr. Trump: The Art Of The Deal Meets The Art Of The Bazaar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/befarmaid-mr-trump-the-art-of-the-deal-meets-the-art-of-the-bazaar/): One man wrote his book in 1987, when Manhattan was negotiable and the world was younger. The other wrote his in 2014, out of office, with time to think.
- [Thailand Scientists Identify New Coronavirus With Potential Human Infection Risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/thailand-scientists-identify-new-coronavirus-with-potential-human-infection-risk/): Scientists in Thailand find new bat sarbecovirus that can bind human ACE2 receptors, no human spread seen, study in Cell urges stronger bat surveillance and pandemic preparedness.
- [Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is ‘systematic’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/sexual-violence-against-palestinians-in-israeli-prisons-is-systematic/): Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is ‘systematic’, says analyst
- [What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/what-we-know-about-irans-response-to-the-latest-us-ceasefire-proposal/): Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.
- [Holders Flamengo see Copa Libertadores match abandoned amid crowd trouble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/holders-flamengo-see-copa-libertadores-match-abandoned-amid-crowd-trouble/): The match in Colombia, hosted by Independiente Medellin, was twice interrupted by violence before being called off.
- [Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/iran-claims-to-have-seized-offending-oil-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman/): State TV releases a video of IRGC forces boarding and detaining the Barbados-flagged vessel, Ocean Koi.
- [The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/the-disaster-unfolding-on-russias-black-sea-coast-is-of-its-own-making/): The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin’s system.
- [How Widespread Is Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak? List Of Countries Directly Or Indirectly Impacted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/how-widespread-is-hantavirus-cruise-outbreak-list-of-countries-directly-or-indirectly-impacted/): Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius kills three passengers, infects others, WHO says risk to public is low but more cases possible due to Andes virus incubation.
- [Exposures, Confirmed Cases And Deaths: What Numbers Reveal About Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/exposures-confirmed-cases-and-deaths-what-numbers-reveal-about-hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship/): WHO confirms five Andes hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship MV Hondius, three deaths reported, hundreds traced across several countries, no vaccine, limited human transmission.
- [33-Day Luxury Cruise To Worst Nightmare: How ‘Atlantic Odyssey’ Led To Hantavirus Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/33-day-luxury-cruise-to-worst-nightmare-how-atlantic-odyssey-led-to-hantavirus-outbreak/): What was meant to be a 33-day journey to remote islands became a harrowing public health crisis as a rare, rodent-borne virus swept through the vessel
- [Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/trump-says-he-would-not-pay-1000-to-watch-us-at-world-cup/): FIFA have come in for criticism for the inflated prices of tickets at World Cup 2026 in US, Canada and Mexico.
- [After 18 months of mourning, a Gaza son is found alive in an Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/after-18-months-of-mourning-a-gaza-son-is-found-alive-in-an-israeli-prison/): A Gaza family’s nightmare ends after discovering their ‘martyred’ son alive in an Israeli prison.
- [Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/miami-host-committee-assured-ice-will-not-be-at-world-cup-games/): Rodney Barreto has received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of World Cup.
- [‘Why Are They Speaking English?’ Pakistan’s Bizarre Reaction To India’s Op Sindoor Anniversary Presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/why-are-they-speaking-english-pakistans-bizarre-reaction-to-indias-op-sindoor-anniversary-presser/): Pakistan Army spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry asked why senior Indian officers addressed the media in English
- [Mount Dukono Erupts In Indonesia, Rescue Hunt Underway For Missing Hikers | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/mount-dukono-erupts-in-indonesia-rescue-hunt-underway-for-missing-hikers-video/): Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, killing three hikers and leaving 20 missing, including nine from Singapore, as ash rose 10 km and authorities continue rescue operations.
- [Musk’s Latest AI Twist: The Company He Criticised Is Now Using His Computing Power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/musks-latest-ai-twist-the-company-he-criticised-is-now-using-his-computing-power/): Musk publicly backed the deal on X saying he had met Anthropic’s senior leadership and that ‘no one set off my evil detector.’
- [Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/rubio-meets-pope-leo-can-they-heal-white-house-vatican-rift/): The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’, despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
- [Ukraine may have turned tide of Russian territorial gains, says think tank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/ukraine-may-have-turned-tide-of-russian-territorial-gains-says-think-tank/): ISW says Moscow’s advance is slowing as Ukraine claims Russia’s army suffered more than 35,000 casualties in April.
- [Did He Say B**ch? US President Explodes At ‘Worst’ Female Reporter For Asking 'Stupid' Question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/did-he-say-bch-us-president-explodes-at-worst-female-reporter-for-asking-stupid-question/): Trump said the renovation project at the at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would cost around $2 million.
- [Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/yemen-fuel-price-hikes-deepen-hardship-as-transport-costs-rise/): Rising fuel costs in Yemen force drivers to raise fares, as passengers struggle with worsening financial burdens.
- [UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/uk-identifies-new-suspected-hantavirus-case-on-remote-island/): The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island.
- [US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/us-iran-clash-in-hormuz-as-war-escalates-what-happened-why-it-matters/): A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.
- [FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/fbis-lack-of-progress-on-israeli-killing-of-journalist-troubling-cpj/): The CPJ says the ‘lack of concrete progress’ in the FBI investigation represents a failure by the US government.
- [Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/indonesia-volcano-kills-three-as-search-for-20-missing-hikers-under-way/): Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.
- [Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/russia-ukraine-trade-fire-blame-despite-victory-day-ceasefire/): Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
- [UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/uk-elections-early-results-and-takeaways-will-starmer-have-to-resign/): Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
- [UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/uks-labour-set-for-heavy-losses-in-elections-as-reform-makes-early-gains/): Nigel Farage’s populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
- [David Attenborough Turns 100: His Legendary Career Through The Years | GFX](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/david-attenborough-turns-100-his-legendary-career-through-the-years-gfx/): Here’s a look at the remarkable life and career of the broadcaster who brought the wonders of Planet Earth into millions of living rooms.
- [Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/iran-war-day-70-us-iran-trade-fire-in-hormuz-amid-ceasefire-tensions/): Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
- [Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/migration-is-getting-riskier-even-as-progress-is-made/): The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.
- [Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/southeast-asias-leaders-confront-fallout-from-iran-war-at-asean-summit/): Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/world-cup-2026-squad-deadlines-key-dates-team-lists-final-announcements/): From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.
- [Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/amid-ukraines-daring-assaults-russia-scales-back-victory-day-celebrations/): An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
- ['It's Under Control, We Hope': Trump On Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/its-under-control-we-hope-trump-on-deadly-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak/): Trump says the cruise linked Hantavirus outbreak is hopefully under control, WHO reports eight cases including three deaths, calls the situation serious.
- [‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/a-calamity-why-is-a-record-heatwave-sweeping-south-asia/): Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
- [Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/thunder-pull-away-from-lakers-in-nba-playoffs-while-pistons-down-cavs/): Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
- [Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/trump-says-ceasefire-still-in-effect-but-iran-better-sign-agreement-fast/): US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/ex-prisoners-recount-abuse-in-israeli-detention-centres/): Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
- [Iran Will Soon Celebrate 'Great Victory' In War Against US And Israel: Vice President Reza Aref](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/iran-will-soon-celebrate-great-victory-in-war-against-us-and-israel-vice-president-reza-aref/): Aref framed the current situation as the final phase of a long campaign against what Tehran views as systematic external pressure.
- [Can US And Iran Sign A Deal While Clashing At The Sea? History Says Yes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/08/can-us-and-iran-sign-a-deal-while-clashing-at-the-sea-history-says-yes/): The closest historical parallel lies in the 1980s, when the US and Iran were simultaneously fighting at sea and quietly engaging each other through backchannels.
- [Trump says US will not allow Iran to reach enriched uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/trump-says-us-will-not-allow-iran-to-reach-enriched-uranium/): US president says Washington has the nuclear material in Iran ‘surveilled’ and will ‘blow up’ anyone who gets near it.
- [Iran sends response to US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-ceasefire-proposal-via-pakistan/): Tehran has been saying negotiations should focus on ending hostilities, securing guarantees against future attacks.
- [With food benefit cuts looming in the US, Californians eye billionaire tax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/with-food-benefit-cuts-looming-in-the-us-californians-eye-billionaire-tax/): US gov’t cuts to food stamps will hit thousands of Californians. The state is set to vote on billionaire tax to make up.
- [Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/putin-hints-at-ending-russias-war-in-ukraine-but-why-now/): Amid a US-backed ceasefire, Putin signals peace talks could progress, but broader negotiations remain stalled.
- [Russia kills three Ukrainians in 24 hours, accuses Kyiv of violating truce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/russia-kills-three-ukrainians-in-24-hours-accuses-kyiv-of-violating-truce/): Russia claims Ukraine has committed more than 1,000 violations since the three-day truce came into effect on Saturday.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid – El Clasico La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/live-barcelona-vs-real-madrid-el-clasico-la-liga/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of a crucial Clasico as Barcelona need a point to win La Liga.
- [Iran Submits Response To US Draft Peace Proposal Via Pakistan To End West Asia War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-submits-response-to-us-draft-peace-proposal-via-pakistan-to-end-west-asia-war/): According to the proposed plan, the negotiations at this stage are focused on ending the ongoing war in the region.
- [‘Ukraine has momentum in war with Russia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/ukraine-has-momentum-in-war-with-russia/): ‘Ukraine has momentum in war with Russia’
- [Jorge Martin wins his first Aprilia Grand Prix at French MotoGP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/jorge-martin-wins-his-first-aprilia-grand-prix-at-french-motogp/): Ex-MotoGP world champion now only a single point behind Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the riders’ standings.
- [Stories of those killed in a single day of Israeli strikes on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/stories-of-those-killed-in-a-single-day-of-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon/): Israeli strikes have killed at least 39 people in a single day of attacks across Lebanon during a so-called ‘ceasefire.’
- [Football on ruins: Gaza’s orphans find refuge on the pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/football-on-ruins-gazas-orphans-find-refuge-on-the-pitch/): A Gaza teenager orphaned by an Israeli attack finds refuge in football amid the decimation of Palestinian sports.
- [From Ant Supercolonies To Beaver Cities, Science Is Reopening The Debate On Animal Civilizations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/from-ant-supercolonies-to-beaver-cities-science-is-reopening-the-debate-on-animal-civilizations/): New research into animal behaviour is challenging old assumptions that civilisation, culture and collective memory belong only to humans.
- [Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan/): According to the proposal, initial negotiations will focus on ending hostilities.
- [Atef Najib faces at least 10 charges in landmark Syria trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/atef-najib-faces-at-least-10-charges-in-landmark-syria-trial/): Cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad faces charges that include murder, torture and responsibility for massacres.
- [Passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise begin disembarking ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/passengers-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-begin-disembarking-ship/): Passengers from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, have begun disembarking.
- [US F-35 Declares Mid-Air Emergency Over Oman Gulf, Goes Off Radar; Iran Claims It Struck Jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/us-f-35-declares-mid-air-emergency-over-oman-gulf-goes-off-radar-iran-claims-it-struck-jet/): The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, transmitted squawk code 7700 — a standard signal used to indicate an onboard emergency or distress situation.
- [Bangladesh HC Turns Down Bail For Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Lawyer Murder Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/bangladesh-hc-turns-down-bail-for-hindu-monk-chinmoy-krishna-das-in-lawyer-murder-case/): Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, has been in custody since November 25, 2024
- [Pakistan Caught Unawares As TTP Carries Out Massive Attack On Police Outpost, 13 Cops Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/pakistan-caught-unawares-as-ttp-carries-out-massive-attack-on-police-outpost-13-cops-killed/): A suicide bomber and several armed fighters used an explosives-laden vehicle to level a police post in Bannu, while the militants ambushed the rest of the police personnel.
- [Yunus Govt’s ‘Yes’ Referendum Under Scanner Over Bank Meetings, CSR Funds & Unregistered NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/yunus-govts-yes-referendum-under-scanner-over-bank-meetings-csr-funds-unregistered-ngos/): The campaign was held before the Bangladesh General Election, during the regime of Mohammad Yunus
- [Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Evacuation Begins In Spain As UK Air-Drop Medical Aid To Remote Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-evacuation-begins-in-spain-as-uk-air-drop-medical-aid-to-remote-island/): Occupants of the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius started flying home in carefully coordinated stages after the outbreak triggered global concern.
- [How did Gaza’s sea become a wall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/how-did-gazas-sea-become-a-wall/): For 18 years, Israel has enforced a naval blockade around the Gaza Strip.
- [The genocide is still taking Gaza’s mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/the-genocide-is-still-taking-gazas-mothers/): It now wants to take mine.
- [Why is being a mother so expensive in the United States?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/why-is-being-a-mother-so-expensive-in-the-united-states/): On Mother’s Day, Al Jazeera details the high cost of motherhood in the US compared with the rest of the world.
- [US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Gulf states report drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/us-iran-ceasefire-under-strain-as-gulf-states-report-drone-attacks/): Drone hits cargo ship off Qatar’s coast, while Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates repel attacks.
- ['Bought The TV For Her Face': Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M For Using Her Face On TV Box](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/bought-the-tv-for-her-face-dua-lipa-sues-samsung-for-15m-for-using-her-face-on-tv-box/): The pop star alleges Samsung used her image on millions of TV boxes “without her knowledge” and remained “callous” when asked to stop.
- [Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/why-is-iran-taking-time-to-respond-to-the-us-proposal-to-end-the-war/): Iran continues to review the proposal as Tehran’s nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz remain main sticking points.
- [El Clasico: Kylian Mbappe not in Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/el-clasico-kylian-mbappe-not-in-real-madrid-squad-to-face-barcelona/): French forward to miss the crucial fixture despite training with teammates on Friday following his recovery from injury.
- [Before Hantavirus: The Dark History Of ‘Petri Dish’ Cruises That Shook The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/before-hantavirus-the-dark-history-of-petri-dish-cruises-that-shook-the-world/): As a new Hantavirus cluster makes headlines in 2026, we look back at the most infamous cruise outbreaks that surprised the world
- [AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan to face defending champions Qatar in tough draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/afc-asian-cup-2027-japan-to-face-defending-champions-qatar-in-tough-draw/): Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
- [Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/libyas-zawiya-refinery-resumes-full-operations/): Refinery closed for about two days after fighting near the facility 40km west of Tripoli.
- [Iran military warns of ‘surprising’ methods of warfare if attacked again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-military-warns-of-surprising-methods-of-warfare-if-attacked-again/): Iran’s army spokesman says if the ‘enemy’ were to attack again, they would face new methods of warfare.
- [Hungary's 'Dancing Politician' Steals The Show At PM Peter Magyar's Swearing In | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/hungarys-dancing-politician-steals-the-show-at-pm-peter-magyars-swearing-in-video/): Hungary’s “dancing politician” Zsolt Hegedus grabbed attention after performing a celebratory dance on the steps of parliament following PM Peter Magyar’s swearing-in ceremony.
- [Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/deadly-car-bomb-attack-hits-checkpoint-in-northwest-pakistan/): A suspected car bombing followed by a firefight at a police checkpoint has killed more than a dozen people in Bannu.
- [JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/jnim-and-tuareg-fighters-join-forces/): AJ’s Defence Editor breaks down the latest threat to Mali’s government and the rapid retreat of Russian forces there
- [Rebel fighters kill at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/rebel-fighters-kill-at-least-69-people-in-northeastern-dr-congo/): Security officials say CODECO militia groups carried out the attack in Ituri province.
- [Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/syria-sees-first-government-reshuffle-since-al-assads-ouster-state-media/): Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.
- [OKC Thunder bury LA Lakers to take 3-0 NBA Playoff series lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/okc-thunder-bury-la-lakers-to-take-3-0-nba-playoff-series-lead/): Thunder use an explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 as Ajay Mitchell scores 24.
- [Dutch Birdwatcher Identified As ‘Patient Zero’ In Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/dutch-birdwatcher-identified-as-patient-zero-in-deadly-hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship/): The virus is carried by long-tailed pygmy rice rats. Unlike most hantaviruses, the Andes strain can spread through close and prolonged human contact.
- [Israel deports two Gaza aid flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/israel-deports-two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists/): The pair was abducted by Israeli forces from the aid flotilla in late April and held in Israel.
- [Sabalenka out of Italian Open amid injury concerns for Roland Garros](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/sabalenka-out-of-italian-open-amid-injury-concerns-for-roland-garros/): ⁠Sorana Cirstea defeated world’s top women’s player 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round as she suffered pain in lower back.
- [Flotilla activist gives defiant message after Israel deports him to Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/flotilla-activist-gives-defiant-message-after-israel-deports-him-to-greece/): After a week in Israeli custody, flotilla activist Saif Abu Keshek has been deported to Greece.
- [Flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye before setting sail to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/flotilla-activists-arrive-in-turkiye-before-setting-sail-to-gaza/): Over 30 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels have reached Marmaris on Turkiye’s coast, preparing for their mission to Gaza.
- ['Think Of Mothers...': Iran Congratulates Karoline Leavitt On Child's Birth, Recalls Minab Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/think-of-mothers-iran-congratulates-karoline-leavitt-on-childs-birth-recalls-minab-strike/): Iran criticises Karoline Leavitt on X, linking her baby announcement to her defence of the US after the Minab school strike that killed over 150 people, many of them children.
- [Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/cruise-ship-hit-by-hantavirus-outbreak-arrives-in-tenerife/): Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person to person.
- [Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/macron-tours-east-africa-amid-push-to-redefine-frances-role-in-africa/): Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
- [Dubois stops Wardley in 11th round to take WBO heavyweight boxing title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/dubois-stops-wardley-in-11th-round-to-take-wbo-heavyweight-boxing-title/): Daniel Dubois recovered from two knockdowns to win a second World Heavyweight title with a stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
- [Strickland vs Chimaev – UFC 328: Strickland downs Chimaev on split decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/strickland-vs-chimaev-ufc-328-strickland-downs-chimaev-on-split-decision/): Sean Strickland won 48–47, 48–47 and 47–48 against Khamzat Chimaev in a fight that failed to live up to its hype.
- [Person dies after being hit by plane at Denver airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/person-dies-after-being-hit-by-plane-at-denver-airport/): A Frontier Airlines plane has hit and killed a person at Denver’s international airport.
- [Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/two-wins-two-losses-what-india-pakistan-have-learned-a-year-after-war/): India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.
- [11 Injured After Boat Explosion Near Miami's Haulover Sandbar; Gas Leak Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/11-injured-after-boat-explosion-near-miamis-haulover-sandbar-gas-leak-suspected/): The injured were hospitalised after a “possible vessel explosion” on a charter boat near Haulover Sandbar in Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach.
- [US Tightens Naval Blockade As Tehran Warns Of 'Heavy Assault' In Strait Of Hormuz | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/us-tightens-naval-blockade-as-tehran-warns-of-heavy-assault-in-strait-of-hormuz-top-points/): The US-Iran conflict intensified around the Strait of Hormuz as Washington tightened its naval blockade, claiming it had redirected 58 commercial vessel.
- [Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/putin-suggests-russias-war-on-ukraine-coming-to-an-end/): Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.
- ['Any Attack On Iran...': IRGC Threatens To Strike 'Enemy Ships' If US Targets Its Tankers Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/any-attack-on-iran-irgc-threatens-to-strike-enemy-ships-if-us-targets-its-tankers-again/): A day after the US struck two Iranian-flagged tankers, the IRGC issued a fresh warning to Washington.
- [‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/no-kings-protest-outside-buckingham-palace/): British anti-royals have staged a ‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.
- [From 'Kajra Re' To Sarees And Intercaste Romance: Why This Brazilian TV Show About India Is Going Viral Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/from-kajra-re-to-sarees-and-intercaste-romance-why-this-brazilian-tv-show-about-india-is-going-viral-worldwide/): Clips from the 2009 Brazilian telenovela Caminho das Índias are going viral online, with fans praising its Bollywood-inspired music and portrayal of Indian culture
- [Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/satellite-images-show-likely-oil-slick-off-irans-kharg-island/): Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.
- [Indian Professionals Face Uncertainty As US Moves To Raise H-1B Wage Floor By 30%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/indian-professionals-face-uncertainty-as-us-moves-to-raise-h-1b-wage-floor-by-30/): For the thousands of Indian IT professionals who form the largest block of H-1B beneficiaries, the next two weeks will be crucial
- [WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/who-chief-says-hantavirus-outbreak-is-not-covid/): WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’
- [Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships, Israel bombs Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-war-live-irgc-warns-us-against-attacks-on-ships-israel-bombs-lebanon/): US-Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran warns Washington against attacks on tankers and Israel kills 24 people in Lebanon.
- [Putin Signals Russia-Ukraine War 'Coming To An End', Opens Door To Peace Summit With Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/putin-signals-russia-ukraine-war-coming-to-an-end-opens-door-to-peace-summit-with-zelenskyy/): It is possible to meet in a third country, but only if final agreements have been reached on a peace treaty, Putin clarified
- [One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/one-killed-in-gaza-as-turkish-fm-talks-peace-efforts-with-hamas-official/): Israel continues to violate a ‘ceasefire’ agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip.
- [Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/brazil-judge-bars-law-that-could-reduce-bolsonaros-27-year-prison-sentence/): Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends use of law to reduce prison sentences, pending further review.
- [Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/three-police-officers-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-in-northwest-pakistan/): Bomber and several fighters detonate explosives-laden vehicle near security post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [Palestinian family says settlers forced them to exhume father’s body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/palestinian-family-says-settlers-forced-them-to-exhume-fathers-body/): A Palestinian family in Jenin says Israeli settlers forced them to exhume their father hours after his funeral.
- [For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/for-the-first-time-putin-says-hes-open-to-meeting-zelensky-outside-russia/): Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.
- [Missing Singaporeans Located Near Mt. Dukono Crater Rim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/missing-singaporeans-located-near-mt-dukono-crater-rim/): Indonesian authorities locate missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption.
- [Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/israeli-settlers-force-palestinian-family-to-exhume-and-rebury-their-father/): UN condemns confrontation in occupied West Bank as ‘appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians’.
- [Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez heads to The Hague for land dispute case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/venezuelas-delcy-rodriguez-heads-to-the-hague-for-land-dispute-case/): Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
- [Should we be worried about the hantavirus outbreak?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/should-we-be-worried-about-the-hantavirus-outbreak/): The incident has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Tucker Carlson’s pivot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/tucker-carlsons-pivot/): From MAGA loyalist to antiwar dissident – is Tucker Carlson’s pivot sincere or a savvy reinvention?
- [Man City beat Brentford to close gap to Arsenal to two points in title race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/man-city-beat-brentford-to-close-gap-to-arsenal-to-two-points-in-title-race/): Manchester City score three in the second half of their Premier League match against Brentford to maintain title hopes.
- [Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Violating Ceasefire, Casualties Reported On Both Sides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/russia-ukraine-accuse-each-other-of-violating-ceasefire-casualties-reported-on-both-sides/): The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army said at least 51 attacks have taken place since the day of the ceasefire announcement.
- [“Nowhere left to go”: Gaza residents return to rubble after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/nowhere-left-to-go-gaza-residents-return-to-rubble-after-israeli-strike/): Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Al-Shati Refugee Camp after overnight Israeli airstrikes.
- [Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/parent-company-of-trumps-truth-social-site-reports-400m-loss-this-year/): Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.
- [Syria and Lebanon make ‘significant progress’ at talks on joint interests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/syria-and-lebanon-make-significant-progress-at-talks-on-joint-interests/): In Damascus, Lebanese prime minister and Syrian president discuss issues including security, transport and energy.
- [‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/on-level-of-atomic-bomb-iran-highlights-hormuz-importance-amid-us-talks/): The strait represents ‘a capability that can affect the entire global economy with a single decision’, politician says.
- [Péter Magyar Takes Office, Marking the Official End of the Orbán Era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/peter-magyar-takes-office-marking-the-official-end-of-the-orban-era/): Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.
- [Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/israeli-attacks-across-lebanon-kill-at-least-19/): No letup in Israeli attacks despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with a new round of talks expected next week.
- [Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/niger-suspends-nine-french-media-bodies-watchdog-slams-abusive-decision/): Niger’s military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
- [UK Deploys 'Dragon' To West Asia To Help Protect Shipping Through Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/uk-deploys-dragon-to-west-asia-to-help-protect-shipping-through-strait-of-hormuz/): UK to deploy destroyer HMS Dragon to West Asia for a planned UK France led mission securing the Strait of Hormuz, after recent attacks on a Chinese tanker and an Indian crew dhow.
- [Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/israel-to-release-two-detained-gaza-flotilla-activists/): Lawyer representing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila tells Al Jazeera they will be ‘released to their home countries’.
- [One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/one-dead-in-us-after-being-struck-by-taking-off-frontier-airlines-plane/): Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
- [Palestinians run West Bank freedom marathon along separation wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/palestinians-run-west-bank-freedom-marathon-along-separation-wall/): Palestinians ran alongside the separation wall today, a structure that cuts them off from their land and their families.
- [‘A year of resistance’: Cuba’s private sector faces Trump’s oil blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/a-year-of-resistance-cubas-private-sector-faces-trumps-oil-blockade/): US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Brentford – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/live-manchester-city-vs-brentford-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream as City chase Arsenal.
- [Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s PM, ending Orban’s 16 years in power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/peter-magyar-sworn-in-as-hungarys-pm-ending-orbans-16-years-in-power/): Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a huge parliamentary majority.
- [Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/bahrain-rounds-up-dozens-over-alleged-links-to-irans-irgc/): The country’s interior ministry said legal proceedings are under way against the 41 people arrested.
- [Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari On Becoming West Bengal CM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/former-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-congratulates-suvendu-adhikari-on-becoming-west-bengal-cm/): Sheikh Hasina congratulates new West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after BJP’s landslide 2026 win, hopes for stronger Bangladesh-India ties and faster West Bengal development.
- [Australia’s populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/australias-populist-one-nation-scores-first-ever-lower-house-victory/): The far-right party’s winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.
- [Trump says hantavirus is ‘under control’ as WHO tracks cruise outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/trump-says-hantavirus-is-under-control-as-who-tracks-cruise-outbreak/): US President Donald Trump says a hantavirus cruise ship cluster is ‘under very good control.’
- [Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/iran-says-it-will-play-at-2026-world-cup-if-hosts-address-concerns/): Iran’s presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.
- [As America Opens Its UFO Vault, India’s Most Mysterious Sky Encounters Return To Spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/as-america-opens-its-ufo-vault-indias-most-mysterious-sky-encounters-return-to-spotlight/): India has a long and documented history of ‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena’ (UAP) that has often left the Indian Air Force and scientific community reaching for answers
- [US Plane Hits Pedestrian At Denver Airport's Runway, Takeoff Aborted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/us-plane-hits-pedestrian-at-denver-airports-runway-takeoff-aborted/): The incident took place on late Friday when a Frontier Airlines Flight 4345, an Airbus A321, was taking off from Denver en route to Los Angeles.
- [Displaced Lebanese children keep learning amid displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/displaced-lebanese-children-keep-learning-amid-displacement/): A school in Sidon is now home to displaced families from southern Lebanon, but classes are still running.
- [China Urges Regional Efforts To Resume Safe Passage Through Hormuz After Attack On Tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/china-urges-regional-efforts-to-resume-safe-passage-through-hormuz-after-attack-on-tanker/): A Chinese-owned oil products tanker was reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, just before a meeting between the foreign ministers of China and Iran.
- [Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-preview-team-news-start-and-lineups/): Real Madrid desperate to beat bitter rivals Barca, who only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions again.
- [Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/gaza-at-the-venice-biennale-where-language-falls-short-threads-take-over/): I co-commissioned the Gaza Genocide Tapestry which will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Here’s the story behind it.
- [US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/us-military-kills-two-people-in-new-eastern-pacific-ocean-attack/): The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- [Hacked educational platform partially restored for millions of students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/hacked-educational-platform-partially-restored-for-millions-of-students/): The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.
- [Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/09/senior-sri-lankan-monk-arrested-for-alleged-child-sex-crimes/): Pallegama Hemarathana, the chief prelate of Colombo, is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple.
- [South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/south-africa-plans-presidential-impeachment-probe-over-farmgate-scandal/): The country’s parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.
- [Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/could-the-latest-violence-in-dr-congo-undermine-truce-efforts/): Lesser-known armed groups have carried out a spate of attacks in the country’s northeast.
- ['More Cases Likely To Emerge': WHO Chief Reiterates Hantavirus Not Like Covid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/more-cases-likely-to-emerge-who-chief-reiterates-hantavirus-not-like-covid/): WHO chief Tedros warns more Hantavirus cases likely from MV Hondius while Trump says response is fine and rejects calls to rejoin WHO.
- ['Never Considered': Venezuela Acting President Rejects Trump's 51st US State Comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/never-considered-venezuela-acting-president-rejects-trumps-51st-us-state-comment/): Rodriguez said that such a possibility has “never” been considered and would go against the country’s deep-rooted commitment to independence.
- [Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-says-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-after-rejecting-irans-proposal/): US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal.
- [How impunity in Shireen Abu Akleh’s case fuels Israeli attacks on the press](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/how-impunity-in-shireen-abu-aklehs-case-fuels-israeli-attacks-on-the-press/): Rights advocates say lack of accountability for killing of US citizen and Al Jazeera journalist enabled further abuses.
- [Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/fan-festivals-panini-tickets-what-are-fifa-world-cup-fans-talking-about/): From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here’s what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
- [Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/philippine-senator-flees-icc-arrest-over-role-in-dutertes-drug-war/): Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.
- [UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/uk-sanctions-network-accused-of-planning-attacks-for-iran/): Britain freezes assets and travel for those accused of laundering billions and plotting Iranian-backed hostile activity.
- ['Total Lack Of Respect': Macron Halts Speech At Kenya University Event, Calls Out Noisy Audience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/total-lack-of-respect-macron-halts-speech-at-kenya-university-event-calls-out-noisy-audience/): The clip has since circulated widely on social media platform X, where users were sharply divided over Macron’s response.
- [Israeli attacks kill at least four in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-four-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli strikes follow forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.
- [Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’, slams Iran response to US proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-says-ceasefire-on-life-support-slams-iran-response-to-us-proposal/): Efforts between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement continue to fall short, fueling concerns of return to war.
- [US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/us-and-french-evacuees-from-hantavirus-hit-ship-test-positive/): As passengers evacuate the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship, a French woman and two US citizens tested positive.
- [Tragedy at sea: MV Hondius captain praises unity amid hantavirus outbreak.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/tragedy-at-sea-mv-hondius-captain-praises-unity-amid-hantavirus-outbreak/): For unity and strength, a thank you message from the captain of hantavirus-stricken ship.
- [PM Modi To Visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy From May 15-20 For Bilateral Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/pm-modi-to-visit-uae-netherlands-sweden-norway-italy-from-may-15-20-for-bilateral-talks/): MEA has released the detailed schedule of PM Modi’s multi-country visit, which will also include participation in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo.
- [Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Deal On 'Life Support': 'They Think I'll Bored'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-deal-on-life-support-they-think-ill-bored/): Donald Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal as totally unacceptable, condemns regime violence and nuclear ambitions, warns ceasefire with US is on ‘massive life support’.
- [Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/who-could-challenge-keir-starmer-for-the-uk-pms-job-meet-the-candidates/): The British prime minister has promised change as he battles to fend off leadership challenge.
- [Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-denies-proposal-sent-to-us-contains-excessive-demands/): Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive.”
- [Israeli killings in Lebanon rise: Is even the pretence of a ceasefire over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/israeli-killings-in-lebanon-rise-is-even-the-pretence-of-a-ceasefire-over/): Israel and Hezbollah have increased their attacks on each other, despite official ceasefire.
- [Pakistan Air Force Delegation Reaches Dhaka, Likely To Sign MoUs To Train Bangladesh Pilots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/pakistan-air-force-delegation-reaches-dhaka-likely-to-sign-mous-to-train-bangladesh-pilots/): The seven-member delegation of the PAF will be holding their first-ever air staff talks with the Bangladesh Air Force. Possible talks on JF-17 Thunder sale.
- [Israel pushes for hangings and ‘show trials’ for ‘October 7 detainees’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/israel-pushes-for-hangings-and-show-trials-for-october-7-detainees/): Israel advances legislation to try October 7 detainees in military courts, raising fears of show trials and executions.
- [Lebanese civil defence worker captures moment of Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/lebanese-civil-defence-worker-captures-moment-of-israeli-strike/): A Lebanese civil defence worker captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a rescue operation in southern Lebanon.
- [Lebanon Latest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/lebanon-latest-2/): Days of deadly attacks
- [Is the US empire in the middle of a long decline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/is-the-us-empire-in-the-middle-of-a-long-decline/): Iran war has put the US in a situation where ‘it’s not in control but can’t walk away’, argues economist Richard Wolff.
- [Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-war-effect-why-is-modi-asking-indians-to-avoid-foreign-trips-gold/): PM urges Indians to work from home and avoid foreign trips during the global energy crisis due to the Iran war.
- [White House Press Gala Shooting: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To Attempt To Assassinate Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/white-house-press-gala-shooting-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-to-attempt-to-assassinate-trump/): If convicted, Allen (31) could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
- [The 1973 Playbook: What Governments Do During Oil Shocks — And What India Is Already Doing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/the-1973-playbook-what-governments-do-during-oil-shocks-and-what-india-is-already-doing/): The last time the global economy faced such a shock was in 1973, when an oil embargo by Arab producers triggered a fourfold spike in prices.
- [Macron yells at audience for silence during Nairobi University presentation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/macron-yells-at-audience-for-silence-during-nairobi-university-presentation/): French President Macron pauses a speaker mid-presentation at Nairobi University to demand silence from the audience.
- [Philippine lawmakers impeach Vice President Sara Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/philippine-lawmakers-impeach-vice-president-sara-duterte/): Lawmakers in the Philippines have impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time in two years.
- [‘Unacceptable’: What’s Iran’s peace proposal that Trump has rejected?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/unacceptable-whats-irans-peace-proposal-that-trump-has-rejected/): On Sunday, Tehran sent a response to an earlier US proposal to end the war through mediator Pakistan.
- [US, French Nationals Test Positive For Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/us-french-nationals-test-positive-for-hantavirus-after-cruise-ship-outbreak/): French Health Minister Stephanie Rist has said that a woman evacuated from the ship has tested positive for the virus and her condition is worsening.
- ['It Was Either This Or Lay By Pool': Tourists Rush To Take A Peek At Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/it-was-either-this-or-lay-by-pool-tourists-rush-to-take-a-peek-at-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship/): Hantavirus on Dutch ship MV Hondius kills three, sparks evacuation of about 150 in Tenerife as tourists watch the international rescue operation from ‘rat virus boat’.
- [UK PM Keir Starmer vows stronger performance as calls for resignation grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/uk-pm-keir-starmer-vows-stronger-performance-as-calls-for-resignation-grow/): UK PM Keir Starmer vows stronger performance as calls for resignation grow
- [EU agrees to restore full trade ties with Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/eu-agrees-to-restore-full-trade-ties-with-syria/): The European Council says the move ‘sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria’.
- [Iran says its demands were seeking peace, while the US’s are ‘unreasonable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-says-its-demands-were-seeking-peace-while-the-uss-are-unreasonable/): Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran’s latest response was dismissed by the US Baqaei said.
- [Netanyahu’s New Economic Pivot: Less Money From US, Stronger Gulf Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/netanyahus-new-economic-pivot-less-money-from-us-stronger-gulf-ties/): Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel aims to end US military aid within a decade, seeks reset of ties with Gulf amid Iran war and rising fuel prices linked to Strait of Hormuz risks.
- [17 Passengers Evacuated From Hantavirus-Hit MV Hondius: 42-Day Isolation To Check-Ups, What Next For Them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/17-passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-hit-mv-hondius-42-day-isolation-to-check-ups-what-next-for-them/): 17 Passengers Evacuated From Hantavirus-Hit MV Hondius: Medical assessment, specialised quarantine to long-term health monitoring, News18 explains
- [Iran says US making ‘unreasonable’ demands in negotiations to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-says-us-making-unreasonable-demands-in-negotiations-to-end-war/): Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran’s proposal to end the conflict, unblock Hormuz Strait is generous.
- [Picking up the torch from Shireen Abu Akleh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/picking-up-the-torch-from-shireen-abu-akleh/): Shireen’s killing was meant to scare Palestinians into silence. Instead, it has inspired many to speak up.
- [Taiwan civilians sharpen self-defence skills ahead of Trump-Xi summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/taiwan-civilians-sharpen-self-defence-skills-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit/): Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island.
- [Former Qatar PM: Netanyahu using Iran war to reshape Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/former-qatar-pm-netanyahu-using-iran-war-to-reshape-middle-east/): Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim warns Strait of Hormuz crisis is most dangerous fallout of war on Iran, calls for ‘Gulf NATO’.
- [Who is Gerhard Schroeder, Putin’s pick for Ukraine peace talks mediation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/who-is-gerhard-schroeder-putins-pick-for-ukraine-peace-talks-mediation/): And will he be acceptable to Ukraine and the West?
- [Is Russian President Vladimir Putin Facing A Coup Threat? Inside Kremlin’s Growing Paranoia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/is-russian-president-vladimir-putin-facing-a-coup-threat-inside-kremlins-growing-paranoia/): Claims of tightened security around Putin, scaled-back public appearances and growing tensions within Russia’s elite have fuelled speculation about instability inside the Kremlin.
- [Moment When US Plane Hit 'Trespasser' At Denver Airport Runway | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/moment-when-us-plane-hit-trespasser-at-denver-airport-runway-video/): CCTV footage shows trespasser crossing Denver International Airport runway before being struck by Frontier Airlines jet and killed, US authorities launch investigation.
- [After Bannu Blasts, Pakistan Plans Major Airstrikes On TTP Hideouts Across Durand Line | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/after-bannu-blasts-pakistan-plans-major-airstrikes-on-ttp-hideouts-across-durand-line-exclusive/): Sources said Pakistan is also preparing to send a “stern warning” to the Taliban government over alleged support and safe havens being provided to TTP operatives
- [The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing on, here is why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/the-global-sumud-flotilla-is-sailing-on-here-is-why/): The Israeli attack on part of our flotilla has convinced us we must continue with our mission.
- [Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/thailands-former-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-released-from-jail/): Supporters of Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra greeted him as he was released early from prison.
- [Narendra Modi urges Indians to conserve fuel amid war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/narendra-modi-urges-indians-to-conserve-fuel-amid-war-on-iran/): Narendra Modi urges Indians to conserve fuel amid war on Iran
- [Two more cruise ship passengers test positive for hantavirus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/two-more-cruise-ship-passengers-test-positive-for-hantavirus/): One French passenger and one from the US test positive after being evacuated from the vessel in the Canary Islands.
- [Inside Trump’s Succession Battle: Why JD Vance Vs Marco Rubio Divide Is Not About Personalities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/inside-trumps-succession-battle-why-jd-vance-vs-marco-rubio-divide-is-not-about-personalities/): JD Vance and Marco Rubio divide represents the future direction of American conservatism. For many in the MAGA ecosystem, Vance seems the most authentic continuation of Trumpism
- [‘Major Celebration Of Ties’: New Delhi To Host Fourth India-Africa Summit On May 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/major-celebration-of-ties-new-delhi-to-host-fourth-india-africa-summit-on-may-31/): The next phase of India-Africa collaboration is expected to focus heavily on digital and technology sectors
- [Spain’s Nico Williams sustains hamstring injury before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/spains-nico-williams-sustains-hamstring-injury-before-world-cup/): Midfielder looks distraught while limping off the field before half-time in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia.
- [Ex-Israeli PM: Hezbollah is the enemy of Lebanon and must be disarmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/ex-israeli-pm-hezbollah-is-the-enemy-of-lebanon-and-must-be-disarmed/): Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert speaks to Redi Tlhabi on Lebanon, the 2006 war, Hezbollah, and the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Is the Vatican standing up to Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/is-the-vatican-standing-up-to-trump/): Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
- [Iran war day 73: Trump and Tehran clash over latest peace proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-war-day-73-trump-and-tehran-clash-over-latest-peace-proposals/): Brent crude rises amid a continuing deadlock as Trump describes Iran’s response as ‘totally unacceptable’.
- [Mexicans demand justice for missing people on Mother’s Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/mexicans-demand-justice-for-missing-people-on-mothers-day/): Mexicans demand justice for missing people on Mother’s Day
- [Why Hantavirus Outbreak On A Polar Cruise Has Scientists Worried About Antarctica Tourism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/why-hantavirus-outbreak-on-a-polar-cruise-has-scientists-worried-about-antarctica-tourism/): Hantavirus outbreak aboard a polar cruise has put fresh scrutiny on Antarctica’s tourism boom, with scientists questioning how much human activity the frozen frontier can handle.
- [Philippine Congress poised to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/philippine-congress-poised-to-impeach-vice-president-sara-duterte/): Impeachment complaint seeks Duterte’s removal from office and perpetual disqualification from any government post.
- [UK’s Keir Starmer faces likely challenge following Labour’s election defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/uks-keir-starmer-faces-likely-challenge-following-labours-election-defeat/): The UK prime minister is set to give a speech on Monday in a bid to convince the public of his leadership.
- [Fans celebrate as Barcelona clinches LaLiga title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/fans-celebrate-as-barcelona-clinches-laliga-title/): Barcelona fans filled the streets in wild celebration after a convincing 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid.
- [WFH In India Soon? Sri Lanka To Vietnam, Countries That Turned To Fuel-Saving Measures Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/wfh-in-india-soon-sri-lanka-to-vietnam-countries-that-turned-to-fuel-saving-measures-amid-iran-war/): Across Asia and parts of the world, governments facing fuel shortages and pressure on foreign exchange reserves have started reviving Covid-style remote work systems.
- [Iran’s Hormuz Transit Rules Explained: Who Gets Clearance, How Permit System Works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/irans-hormuz-transit-rules-explained-who-gets-clearance-how-permit-system-works/): Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said vessels would have to use the new transit “mechanism” to “obtain authorisation for passage” through Hormuz.
- [Things are not going so well for Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/things-are-not-going-so-well-for-russia/): Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin – also a distant ‘near abroad’.
- [Timberwolves win, tie Playoff Series after Spurs’ Wembanyama is ejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/timberwolves-win-tie-playoff-series-after-spurs-wembanyama-is-ejected/): Edwards’ 36 points give Minnesota 114-109 win and tie the Western Conference semifinals 2-2 against San Antonio Spurs.
- [Asim Munir Plays Broken Record Again, Threatens 'Painful Action' Against India A Year After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/asim-munir-plays-broken-record-again-threatens-painful-action-against-india-a-year-after-op-sindoor/): Addressing an event at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Sunday, Munir said any future “misadventure” against Pakistan would lead to consequences.
- ['Nobody Had Perfect Foresight': Netanyahu Defends Iran War Calculations, Hormuz Risk Assessment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/nobody-had-perfect-foresight-netanyahu-defends-iran-war-calculations-hormuz-risk-assessment/): Netanyahu denied claims that he guaranteed an easy victory in the Iran war to the US, while admitting that “nobody had perfect foresight” about risks including the Hormuz Strait.
- [More Than 100 Cruise Ship Passengers Fall Ill With Norovirus: How It's Different From Hantavirus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/more-than-100-cruise-ship-passengers-fall-ill-with-norovirus-how-its-different-from-hantavirus/): The Caribbean Princess outbreak involving over 100 passengers has sparked comparisons with the recent MV Hondius hantavirus scare. Here’s how the two viruses differ.
- [Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/russia-and-ukraine-accuse-the-other-of-ceasefire-violations/): Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations.
- [Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/risks-and-rewards-in-france-kenya-partnership/): Nairobi’s partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya’s interests will be subordinated.
- [Trump calls Iran response “totally unacceptable”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-calls-iran-response-totally-unacceptable/): Report on the latest developments after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to the US peace proposal.
- [Who Is Q Manivannan? Indian-Origin Trans Candidate Elected To Scottish Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/who-is-q-manivannan-indian-origin-trans-candidate-elected-to-scottish-parliament/): Manivannan’s election has drawn attention in the UK because the Scottish Greens candidate reportedly does not possess indefinite leave to remain in the country.
- [Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/thailands-thaksin-shinawatra-released-from-prison/): Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.
- [Trump-Xi Summit: What Both Sides Expect From The High-Stakes Beijing Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-xi-summit-what-both-sides-expect-from-the-high-stakes-beijing-talks/): The Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing could shape the next phase of US-China ties as both countries navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape.
- [Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire While Landing In Kathmandu, All Passengers Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/turkish-airlines-plane-tyre-catches-fire-while-landing-in-kathmandu-all-passengers-safe/): There were 278 passengers and 11 crew members onboard the aircraft at the time of the incident.
- [India, UAE Working On Fujairah Evacuation Pact For Indian Workers Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/india-uae-working-on-fujairah-evacuation-pact-for-indian-workers-amid-west-asia-tensions/): The proposed agreement comes in the backdrop of disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, which left thousands stranded due to interruptions in air travel.
- [Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/gaza-documentary-dropped-by-the-bbc-wins-bafta/): A documentary exposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s health system and personnel won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs.
- [Donald Trump To Visit China From May 13 To 15, Talks On Iran And Trade Likely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/donald-trump-to-visit-china-from-may-13-to-15-talks-on-iran-and-trade-likely/): The visit comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and efforts by both countries to manage complex economic ties.
- [What Is Valley Fever? Indian Techie In US Dies After Battling Rare Virus Infection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/what-is-valley-fever-indian-techie-in-us-dies-after-battling-rare-virus-infection/): The fundraiser described Chiranjeevi as the emotional and financial backbone of his family.
- [US-Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates: Trump Rejects Iran’s 'Totally Unacceptable' Peace Proposal, Tehran Responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/us-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trump-rejects-irans-totally-unacceptable-peace-proposal-tehran-responds/): Iran US Israel War Ceasefire News Live Updates: According to IRIB, Iran’s proposal included several key demands tied to any future peace agreement.
- [How Hantavirus From Rodents Killed 3 Cruise Passengers & Why It Matters To India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/how-hantavirus-from-rodents-killed-3-cruise-passengers-why-it-matters-to-india/): The virus can cause two serious illnesses: Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which attacks lungs, or haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, which damages the kidneys. Both are fatal
- ['Totally Unacceptable': Donald Trump Rejects Iran's Response To US Ceasefire Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/totally-unacceptable-donald-trump-rejects-irans-response-to-us-ceasefire-proposal/): Trump has rejected Iran’s latest response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable”, dimming hopes of ending the 10-week conflict that has rattled global energy markets.
- [Iran war live: Trump slams Tehran’s reply; Israel kills 2 medics in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/iran-war-live-trump-slams-tehrans-reply-israel-kills-2-medics-in-lebanon/): US president says Tehran’s response ‘unacceptable’, as Iranian military warns it is ready if US-Israel war resumes.
- [Somalis rally against government-ordered evictions in Mogadishu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/somalis-rally-against-government-ordered-evictions-in-mogadishu/): Demonstrators rallied across the Somali capital in support of families displaced by a wave of government-led evictions.
- [What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/what-next-for-real-madrid-after-barcelonas-la-liga-and-clasico-triumph/): Barca sealed their La Liga title defence in the best way possible on Sunday, but where do Real go now, after their loss?
- [Israeli weapon fires tiny metal cubes into people in Lebanon, like Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/israeli-weapon-fires-tiny-metal-cubes-into-people-in-lebanon-like-gaza/): Tiny tungsten cubes from Israeli bombs are causing devastating internal injuries to people in Lebanon.
- [Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/trump-to-discuss-iran-with-xi-jinping-during-china-visit-officials/): US president will likely ‘apply pressure’ to China for buying Iranian oil during war.
- [Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to retain La Liga title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/barcelona-beat-real-madrid-2-0-in-el-clasico-to-retain-la-liga-title/): Barcelona secure 29th Spanish league title after beating Madrid with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.
- [US Jewish leader, Israel advocate Abe Foxman dies at 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/us-jewish-leader-israel-advocate-abe-foxman-dies-at-86/): Israeli officials hail Foxman, who led the ADL advocacy group for nearly three decades, as warm and passionate.
- [Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/indian-film-star-vijay-becomes-chief-minister-of-tamil-nadu/): Indian actor C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister after his TVK Party won in elections.
- [Medics among 51 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in past 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/medics-among-51-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-in-past-24-hours/): Israeli attacks are intensifying in southern Lebanon, with 552 killed since the ‘ceasefire’ started on April 16.
- [Gaza volunteers plant olive trees at devastated al-Shifa Hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/gaza-volunteers-plant-olive-trees-at-devastated-al-shifa-hospital/): Volunteers at al-Shifa Hospital cleared rubble and planted olive trees in the courtyard as a symbol of hope.
- [Trossard scores late as Arsenal beats West Ham, moves closer to title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/trossard-scores-late-as-arsenal-beats-west-ham-moves-closer-to-title/): Winger Leandro Trossard scores the match’s only goal as Arsenal survives VAR controversy to win at West Ham.
- [South Korea says ship was struck by ‘unidentified flying objects’ in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/south-korea-says-ship-was-struck-by-unidentified-flying-objects-in-hormuz/): South Korea says it is investigating an incident on May 4 when two unidentified objects struck a Korean-operated cargo s
- [French Cruise Passenger Shows Hantavirus Symptoms During Repatriation Flight, Says PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/french-cruise-passenger-shows-hantavirus-symptoms-during-repatriation-flight-says-pm/): French Prime Minister announced that a decree would be issued later to authorise additional isolation measures to protect the public.
- [Two Indians Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship 'Healthy', Evacuated To Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/two-indians-aboard-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-healthy-evacuated-to-netherlands/): Occupants of the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius started flying home in carefully coordinated stages after the outbreak triggered global concern.
- [‘They Will Be Laughing No Longer’: Trump As Iran Responds To US Peace Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/they-will-be-laughing-no-longer-trump-as-iran-responds-to-us-peace-proposal/): Trump accused Iran of “playing games” and laughing at America for decades, without commenting directly on Tehran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal.
- [Iran may ‘give assurances on the use of nuclear facilities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/iran-may-give-assurances-on-the-use-of-nuclear-facilities/): Iran may negotiate on nuclear facilities, but it ‘won’t destroy uranium or allow it to be moved’
- ['War Not Over': Netanyahu Says Iran's Enriched Uranium 'Must Be Taken Out'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/war-not-over-netanyahu-says-irans-enriched-uranium-must-be-taken-out/): Netanyahu said Iran still possessed enriched uranium and operational enrichment facilities despite months of military escalation involving Israel and the US.
- ['Never Envisaged': Macron Rules Out Sending Warships As Iran Warns UK, France Over Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/never-envisaged-macron-rules-out-sending-warships-as-iran-warns-uk-france-over-hormuz/): Macron said France’s mission was strictly a security operation, to be coordinated with Iran and regional partners.
- [Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/10/food-inflation-hammers-households-in-war-hit-iran/): Iranians faced with skyrocketing food prices as inflation soars, currency plunges amid US-enforced naval blockade.
- [Trump Leaves For China Tomorrow: What It Means For Trade, Taiwan And Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-leaves-for-china-tomorrow-what-it-means-for-trade-taiwan-and-tehran/): Trump’s visit to China is the first by a sitting US president in nearly ten years, after his last visit to Beijing in 2017.
- ['Lasers: Bing, Bing, Gone': Trump Shares AI Images Of Laser Attack On Iranian Aircraft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/lasers-bing-bing-gone-trump-shares-ai-images-of-laser-attack-on-iranian-aircraft/): One of the images depicts a US warship firing what appears to be a futuristic laser weapon at an aircraft marked with the Iranian flag.
- [Israel kills, injures average of 4 children daily amid Lebanon ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israel-kills-injures-average-of-4-children-daily-amid-lebanon-ceasefire/): The statistics shared by Save the Children refer to the first 25 days of the truce that came into effect on April 16.
- [Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/pentagon-gives-new-29bn-iran-war-price-tag-downplays-munitions-concerns/): Appearing before congressional panel, Defense Secretary Hegseth says US is prepared to either escalate or wind down war.
- [Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/kuwait-says-it-foils-infiltration-operation-by-irans-irgc/): Kuwait arrests four men it accuses of being in Revolutionary Guard and conducting failed infiltration of Bubiyan Island.
- [Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israels-war-creating-a-lost-generation-of-lebanese-students/): Israel’s war on Lebanon has displaced hundreds of thousands, and is the latest crisis facing country’s education system.
- [Pakistan Rejects ‘Misleading' Iran Asset Claim After Trump Aides Question Mediator Role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/pakistan-rejects-misleading-iran-asset-claim-after-trump-aides-question-mediator-role/): Pakistan denied that the Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airase were linked to military activity, saying they arrived during ceasefire talks to support diplomatic efforts.
- ['Question Of Time, Don't Need To Rush': Trump On Iran Talks After Rejecting Latest Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/question-of-time-dont-need-to-rush-trump-on-iran-talks-after-rejecting-latest-proposal/): Trump also claimed he was “100% confident” that Iran would eventually stop enriching uranium and hand over its enriched material to the US.
- [From Mar-A-Lago To Beijing: Times When Trump And Xi Jinping Came Face-To-Face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/from-mar-a-lago-to-beijing-times-when-trump-and-xi-jinping-came-face-to-face/): US President Donald Trump will visit China for a three-day summit. It will be his seventh meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/lamine-yamals-palestine-flag-wave-hailed-by-fans-activists-and-athletes/): Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.
- [How one Palestinian teen’s life changed forever after Israeli gunfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/how-one-palestinian-teens-life-changed-forever-after-israeli-gunfire/): Amir Othman was 16 when Israeli soldiers shot him on a hill near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
- [Israel killing at least one child a week in occupied West Bank, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israel-killing-at-least-one-child-a-week-in-occupied-west-bank-un-says/): Israeli military and settlers have killed at least one Palestinian child a week on average in the occupied West Bank.
- [What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/what-to-know-about-curacao-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.
- [Qatar Asks LNG Tankers To Turn Off Tracking Systems Near Export Hub As Safety Measure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/qatar-asks-lng-tankers-to-turn-off-tracking-systems-near-export-hub-as-safety-measure/): Ships have been instructed to turn off their automatic identification systems (AIS), which normally transmit real-time data such as location, speed and direction.
- [Is it time to reconsider contemporary art?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/is-it-time-to-reconsider-contemporary-art/): Is contemporary art relevant today?
- [Trump-Xi meeting: Could China, US form a ‘G2’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-xi-meeting-could-china-us-form-a-g2/): The leaders’ upcoming meeting in Beijing has revived the idea of a ‘Group of Two’ between the superpowers.
- [Rana stars as Bangladesh win first home Test against Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/rana-stars-as-bangladesh-win-first-home-test-against-pakistan/): Five second-innings wickets by Nahid ‌Rana allow Bangladesh to claim a maiden home Test victory against Pakistan.
- [The Flotilla Diaries: Inside the 2025 mission to break the Gaza siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/the-flotilla-diaries-inside-the-2025-mission-to-break-the-gaza-siege/): Determined to break the siege on Gaza, two filmmakers share firsthand accounts on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [Iran's Abbas Araghchi To Arrive In India To Attend Key BRICS Meeting On May 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/irans-abbas-araghchi-to-arrive-in-india-to-attend-key-brics-meeting-on-may-14/): Abbas Araghchi will attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting focusing on regional stability and multilateral cooperation amid the ongoing US-Iran war.
- [How Addictive Are TikTok And Instagram For Young Users? EU Targets Infinite Scroll, Autoplay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/how-addictive-are-tiktok-and-instagram-for-young-users-eu-targets-infinite-scroll-autoplay/): The planned crackdown is the latest step in the EU’s wider campaign to regulate major technology companies, particularly US-based firms, under its digital laws. 
- [Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/africas-richest-man-plans-new-mombasa-oil-refinery-why-this-matters/): Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.
- [Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israel-approves-law-on-death-penalty-for-october-7-detainees/): Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees
- [Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-evacuated-from-cruise-ship/): The infected man is one of more than 120 passengers and crew members evacuated from MV Hondius, the ministry says.
- [Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/ugandas-yoweri-museveni-sworn-in-for-seventh-term-as-president/): The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.
- [Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from COVID-19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/why-the-hantavirus-outbreak-is-different-from-covid-19/): Experts say the transmission of hantavirus between humans is so rare that a pandemic is nearly ‘impossible’.
- [Who Is Gerhard Schröder And Why Does Putin Want Him To Be Mediator For Ukraine Peace Talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/who-is-gerhard-schroder-and-why-does-putin-want-him-to-be-mediator-for-ukraine-peace-talks/): At 82, Schröder remains a deeply controversial figure due to his lifelong friendship with Putin and his history as a high-level lobbyist for Russian state-owned energy companies
- [Four Indian Tourists 'Mysteriously' Faint At Thailand Cafe, One Dies Later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/four-indian-tourists-mysteriously-faint-at-thailand-cafe-one-dies-later/): An Indian tourist died after collapsing at Phuket cafe. Condition of three others is said to be stable. The Indian Embassy in Thailand offered condolences.
- [Tehran’s Nuclear Ultimatum: With Ceasefire On ‘Life Support’, Iran Issues Weapons-Grade Uranium Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/tehrans-nuclear-ultimatum-with-ceasefire-on-life-support-iran-issues-weapons-grade-uranium-threat/): Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said that in the event of another attack, Tehran could opt for 90% enrichment
- [Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/pakistan-scrambles-to-salvage-us-iran-diplomacy-as-ceasefire-faces-collapse/): Pakistan rejects allegations of aiding Iran militarily while Trump says truce on ‘life support’.
- [Can Manchester City overtake Arsenal to win the Premier League title?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/can-manchester-city-overtake-arsenal-to-win-the-premier-league-title/): With their grip on the Premier League title race slipping away, City face Crystal Palace in a must-win fixture.
- [Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/why-the-iran-war-is-threatening-whales-near-south-africa/): Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes.
- [Keir Starmer Faces Pressure To Resign: Who Are The Top Contenders For UK PM Post?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/keir-starmer-faces-pressure-to-resign-who-are-the-top-contenders-for-uk-pm-post/): While British PM Keir Starmer has vowed to “prove his doubters wrong” and remains in office, several high-profile figures are being discussed as potential successors
- [Pakistan Limits Fuel Use, Foreign Trips For Ministers And Government Spending: What’s Happening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/pakistan-limits-fuel-use-foreign-trips-for-ministers-and-government-spending-whats-happening/): The extension of austerity measures follows US President Donald Trump’s rejection of a peace proposal from Tehran aimed at ending months of regional warfare.
- [PCOS Gets A Rebranding As PMOS After Years Of Debate: Here’s Why The Change Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/pcos-gets-a-rebranding-as-pmos-after-years-of-debate-heres-why-the-change-matters/): The hormonal disorder, which affects around one in eight women globally, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
- [10 Strange And Strict Laws In Singapore That Show Why It’s Called The ‘Fine City’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/10-strange-and-strict-laws-in-singapore-that-show-why-its-called-the-fine-city/): Here’s a look at 10 unusual and strict laws that actually exist in Singapore
- [Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/over-370-afghans-killed-in-pakistan-conflict-in-first-3-months-of-2026-un/): Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.
- [The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/the-crisis-is-sudan-is-much-worse-than-what-is-acknowledged/): Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.
- [Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/can-china-counter-us-sanctions-with-its-trade-power/): From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.
- [Video: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in drug war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/video-philippine-senator-flees-icc-arrest-over-role-in-drug-war/): Philippines Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge in the country’s parliament, as police sought to detain him.
- [Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/social-media-becomes-a-goldmine-for-fraudsters-in-jordan/): Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.
- [Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/mass-wedding-brings-brief-joy-to-couples-in-devastated-gaza/): Palestinian couples gathered for a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza organised amid rubble and displacement.
- [Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/will-messi-play-argentina-answer-fan-queries-in-55-man-world-cup-squad/): Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
- [At least nine people killed in explosion at Pakistan market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/at-least-nine-people-killed-in-explosion-at-pakistan-market/): About 30 people wounded in blast in town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, northwestern Pakistan.
- [USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/usas-johnny-cardoso-expected-to-miss-world-cup-through-ankle-injury/): Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.
- ['Not Saying Prices Will Not Go Up:' Did Oil Minister Hardeep Puri Signal A Fuel Price Hike?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/not-saying-prices-will-not-go-up-did-oil-minister-hardeep-puri-signal-a-fuel-price-hike/): Hardeep Singh Puri said PM Modi’s remarks about the conscious use of fuel, postponement of gold purchases and foreign travel, should be viewed as a “wake-up call”
- [Mandatory WFH To Fuel Caps: Amid PM Modi’s Appeals, A Look At How The World Is Handling Oil Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/mandatory-wfh-to-fuel-caps-amid-pm-modis-appeals-a-look-at-how-the-world-is-handling-oil-crisis/): 2026 oil crisis: Many nations have gone beyond appeals and have mandates such as fuel rationing, compulsory work-from-home, fuel caps, lower speed limits, and travel curbs
- [Blast In Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Market Kills 9, Injures Dozens Amid Border Tensions With Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/blast-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-market-kills-9-injures-dozens-amid-border-tensions-with-afghanistan/): After Bannu attack, blast at Naurang Bazar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills at least nine, injures dozens.
- [France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/frances-macron-announces-27bn-investment-in-africa-at-kenya-summit/): Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
- [Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/zelenskyy-says-russia-fired-over-200-drones-at-ukraine-as-truce-expires/): One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.
- [Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/live-first-uk-minister-quits-amid-calls-for-pm-starmers-resignation/): The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
- [Enjoying Work From Home? You Have One Man To Thank And It's Not Who You Think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/enjoying-work-from-home-you-have-one-man-to-thank-and-its-not-who-you-think/): High-speed internet didn’t exist when he coined the term “telecommuting,” yet Jack Nilles knew exactly how to make a remote workforce 20% more productive
- [Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-and-xi-the-history-of-encounters-between-two-superpower-leaders/): US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
- [‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/whole-morning-revolves-around-gas-pakistans-fuel-crisis-enters-kitchens/): The crisis sees women waking up early, cooking quickly, rearranging meals and planning days around the prospect of gas.
- [The Beijing Gamble: Stung By Iran, Can Trump Avoid Looking Desperate For A Deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/the-beijing-gamble-stung-by-iran-can-trump-avoid-looking-desperate-for-a-deal/): For Trump, the biggest risk may be that the trip designed to project strength instead highlights how much the balance has shifted since his first China visit in 2017
- [Remember The Bharatanatyam Dancer From ‘Pasoori’? Viral Video Shows She Was Detained In Pakistan; Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/remember-the-bharatanatyam-dancer-from-pasoori-viral-video-shows-she-was-detained-in-pakistan-heres-why/): Videos showing Pakistani classical dancer Sheema Kirmani being escorted by police in Karachi have sparked debate online and led many to search about her life and work
- [‘Potential security risk’: Unpacking the UK’s trust issues with Palantir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/potential-security-risk-unpacking-the-uks-trust-issues-with-palantir/): Analysts say it is challenging to track whether Palantir is sticking to the terms of its NHS contract.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/palestine-weekly-wrap-israeli-settlers-rampage-through-west-bank-villages/): Settlers uproot olive trees, seize land, and displace families, reflecting unchecked violence across the West Bank.
- [Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/mexico-cancels-plan-to-cut-school-year-for-world-cup-after-backlash/): Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
- [Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/starmer-to-face-split-cabinet-as-demands-for-his-resignation-mount/): The UK prime minister is so far defiant in the face of calls for him to step down.
- [Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/gunman-arrested-after-opening-fire-on-busy-street-near-harvard-university/): Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
- [Is Google Down? Thousands Report ‘Server Error’ As Search Stops Working](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/is-google-down-thousands-report-server-error-as-search-stops-working/): Several internet users across different regions reported issues with Google Search, with many claiming that an error message appeared on their screens
- [A Russian 'Ghost Ship' Sank In Mediterranean Under Mysterious Circumstances. What Was It Carrying?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/a-russian-ghost-ship-sank-in-mediterranean-under-mysterious-circumstances-what-was-it-carrying/): US nuclear “sniffer” aircraft have flown over sunken Russian ship twice in the past year, fueling speculations over Washington’s involvement in the incident
- [From Iran To Trade Talks: Five Key Developments To Watch As Trump Meets Xi This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/from-iran-to-trade-talks-five-key-developments-to-watch-as-trump-meets-xi-this-week/): The Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz situation are expected to be among the key topics during the Trump-Xi talks.
- [Beyond Iran: Why Trump Is Flying To China In The Middle Of A War And Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/beyond-iran-why-trump-is-flying-to-china-in-the-middle-of-a-war-and-why-it-matters/): Although the Iran crisis has added urgency to the Trump-Xi summit, trade and economic issues are still expected to dominate the discussions.
- [US Seeks 'Reevaluation' Of Pakistan's Mediator Role Over Allowing Iranian Planes On Its Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-seeks-reevaluation-of-pakistans-mediator-role-over-allowing-iranian-planes-on-its-airbase/): There are calls for a “complete reevaluation” of Pakistan’s role as a mediator between the US and Iran after reports claimed Iranian aircraft used Pakistani airbases amid the war.
- [Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/global-energy-crisis-highlights-meagre-oil-buffers-in-developing-world/): Governments in the Global South are among the least prepared to respond to the oil shock caused by the Iran war.
- [Thunder outlasts Lakers in Game 4 to complete NBA playoff sweep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/thunder-outlasts-lakers-in-game-4-to-complete-nba-playoff-sweep/): Reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in playoffs and move on to Western Conference finals.
- [‘India Is ‘Love Fest’ For Israel’: Netanyahu’s Big Praise For PM Modi As West Asia Crisis Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/india-is-love-fest-for-israel-netanyahus-big-praise-for-pm-modi-as-west-asia-crisis-grows/): The Israeli Prime Minister described his last visit to India as a “love fest” and said Israel remains “very popular” among India’s population of nearly 1.4 billion people.
- [Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israel-approves-law-on-public-trials-death-penalty-for-october-7-detainees/): Rights groups warn that the bill makes the death penalty easier to impose and strips fair trial protections.
- [US moves to release more oil stockpiles under IEA agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-moves-to-release-more-oil-stockpiles-under-iea-agreement/): US Department of Energy moves to transfer 53.3 million barrels amid rising oil prices.
- [Musk In, Huang Out: Who's Going With Trump To China, Who Is Not And Why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/musk-in-huang-out-whos-going-with-trump-to-china-who-is-not-and-why/): Trump’s China visit, scheduled for May 14 and 15, is seen as a business-driven summit aimed at stabilising economic relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
- [Ceasefire 'On Life Support': Why Every Attempt At A US-Iran Deal Keeps Collapsing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/ceasefire-on-life-support-why-every-attempt-at-a-us-iran-deal-keeps-collapsing/): While both US and Iran are negotiating they have been simultaneously trying to gain leverage through military and economic pressure.
- [California ex-mayor admits acting as agent of China, US authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/california-ex-mayor-admits-acting-as-agent-of-china-us-authorities-say/): Ex-mayor of wealthy Los Angeles suburb promoted pro-China propaganda at behest of Chinese officials, prosecutors say.
- [Flotilla activist Thiago Ávila arrives in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/flotilla-activist-thiago-avila-arrives-in-brazil/): Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila returned to São Paulo after being detained and deported from Israel.
- [Hundreds more displaced as gang violence escalates in Haiti’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/hundreds-more-displaced-as-gang-violence-escalates-in-haitis-capital/): Renewed clashes between rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have forced hundreds to flee their homes.
- ['Netflix Watches You': Why Streaming Platform Faces Child Spying Claims In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/netflix-watches-you-why-streaming-platform-faces-child-spying-claims-in-us/): According to Texas, Netflix kept its consumers in the dark while actually tracking and selling viewers’ preferences and habits to advertising companies and commercial data brokers
- [Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/last-passengers-from-hantavirus-hit-ship-evacuated-american-tests-positive/): US officials say 18 Americans are being monitored for symptoms, as WHO insists risk to public remains low.
- [Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/bolivia-issues-warrant-for-evo-moraless-arrest-after-court-no-show/): The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.
- [Lebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/lebanese-in-south-refuse-to-flee-again-despite-escalating-israeli-strikes/): Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.
- ['Can't Be Intimidated With Barbed Wire': Bangladesh Responds To West Bengal Govt's Border-Fencing Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/cant-be-intimidated-with-barbed-wire-bangladesh-responds-to-west-bengal-govts-border-fencing-plan/): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government has decided to transfer land to the BSF to establish a fence along the Bangladesh border
- [US-Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates: Trump Says West Asia Ceasefire On ‘Life Support’ After Rejecting Iran Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trump-says-west-asia-ceasefire-on-life-support-after-rejecting-iran-proposal/): US-Israel Iran War Ceasefire News Latest Updates Today Live: Trump says the ceasefire is on life support after rejecting Iran’s counteroffer, talks stall as Pakistan mediates.
- [UAE Secretly Struck An Iranian Refinery On Lavan Island During Middle East War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/uae-secretly-struck-an-iranian-refinery-on-lavan-island-during-middle-east-war-report/): The UAE secretly carried out military strikes on Iran during the recent Middle East conflict, including an alleged attack on a refinery at Iran’s Lavan Island, a report claimed.
- [Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/syria-restores-credit-card-payments-in-effort-to-rejoin-the-global-economy/): Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy.
- [Trump Frustrated Over Stalled Iran Talks, Weighs Renewed Military Action As Strait Tensions Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-frustrated-over-stalled-iran-talks-weighs-renewed-military-action-as-strait-tensions-rise/): Donald Trump has reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with Iran’s handling of negotiations, and he is now more seriously considering renewed combat operations.
- [Roads blocked in Bolivia as protesters demand president’s resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/roads-blocked-in-bolivia-as-protesters-demand-presidents-resignation/): Bolivia faces growing unrest as widespread road blockades disrupt travel across major cities.
- [Is It Time For Sir Keir To Fear? Pressure Mounts On UK PM To Quit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/is-it-time-for-sir-keir-to-fear-pressure-mounts-on-uk-pm-to-quit/): More than 70 Labour MPs are reportedly backing calls for Keir Starmer to step down after the party’s poor performance in local and regional elections.
- [Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/iran-war-live-trump-slams-iranian-proposal-as-ceasefire-hangs-by-a-thread/): Iran’s powerful parliamentary speaker says US has ‘no alternative but to accept’ Tehran’s 14-point proposal to end war.
- [Pakistan Allowed Iran To Park Military, Spy Aircraft While Mediating Talks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/pakistan-allowed-iran-to-park-military-spy-aircraft-while-mediating-talks-report/): Pakistan denied the allegations, while Taliban officials also rejected claims that Iranian aircraft were being sheltered in Afghanistan.
- [Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak: List Of Countries That Have Reported Cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/deadly-hantavirus-cruise-ship-outbreak-list-of-countries-that-have-reported-cases/): What began as a cruise through South Atlantic has now turned into a multinational health scare, with hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius reported across Europe and the US.
- [Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag as Barcelona celebrate La Liga win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/lamine-yamal-waves-palestine-flag-as-barcelona-celebrate-la-liga-win/): Tens of thousands of Barca fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after football league victory.
- [EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/eu-uk-sanction-russians-over-deportations-of-ukrainian-children/): Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.
- [Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-says-he-will-suspend-petrol-tax-amid-soaring-us-fuel-prices/): Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.
- [Hundreds displaced, medical services suspended amid gang violence in Haiti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/hundreds-displaced-medical-services-suspended-amid-gang-violence-in-haiti/): Aid group Doctors Without Borders suspends hospital operations because of safety concerns following gunfire.
- [Companies Ended WFH Over Lack Of Productivity And Collaboration. PM Modi Gives One Reason To Rethink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/companies-ended-wfh-over-lack-of-productivity-and-collaboration-pm-modi-gives-one-reason-to-rethink/): Companies across sectors spent years bringing employees back to office citing productivity and collaboration concerns. PM Modi now wants some Covid-era flexibility reconsidered.
- [Palestinians mark 78 years since Nakba amid ongoing displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/palestinians-mark-78-years-since-nakba-amid-ongoing-displacement/): 78 years of memory: Palestinians rally in Khan Yunis to mark the Nakba.
- [Rebranding Francafrique](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/rebranding-francafrique/): France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.
- [Barcelona player Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag at parade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/barcelona-player-lamine-yamal-waves-palestinian-flag-at-parade/): Barcelona player Lamine Yamal unfurled a Palestinian flag as the team paraded through the streets of Barcelona.
- [EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/eu-sanctions-violent-israeli-settlers-after-months-of-deadlock/): The assets of violent Israeli settlers and settler organisations are being targeted in a new EU sanctions package.
- [EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/eu-agrees-sanctions-on-israeli-west-bank-settlers-hamas-leaders/): The long-awaited agreement comes after Hungary’s new government dropped the country’s veto.
- [Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/11/trump-says-he-will-discuss-arms-sales-to-taiwan-in-meeting-with-chinas-xi/): US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
- [Russia Says Ties With India 'Impossible To Destroy', Promises Uninterrupted Energy Supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/russia-says-ties-with-india-impossible-to-destroy-promises-uninterrupted-energy-supply/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assured that India’s interests in Russian energy supplies “will not be affected” amid what he described as “unfair competition.”
- [Trump Gets Red-Carpet Welcome In China Ahead Of Xi Summit | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-gets-red-carpet-welcome-in-china-ahead-of-xi-summit-watch/): Donald Trump receives red carpet welcome in Beijing for summit with Xi Jinping, with talks to focus on Taiwan, Iran conflict, trade tensions and rare earth export controls.
- [Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/could-south-africas-ramaphosa-be-impeached-over-cash-in-sofa-scandal/): South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate – and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.
- [Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/japan-suspends-australian-rugby-coach-jones-for-verbally-abusing-officials/): Eddie Jones suspended for four games over ‘verbal abuse’ of officials during Australian tour.
- [Putin’s Soft Side Moment Goes Viral As He Brings Flowers For Teacher And Drives Her To Kremlin | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/putins-soft-side-moment-goes-viral-as-he-brings-flowers-for-teacher-and-drives-her-to-kremlin-watch/): In the clip, Vladimir Putin is seen driving through central Moscow in a Russian-made SUV accompanied by a single security officer.
- [Fist Things First: Trump Brings His Trademark Greeting To Beijing Welcome Ceremony | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/fist-things-first-trump-brings-his-trademark-greeting-to-beijing-welcome-ceremony-watch/): Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, receives red carpet welcome and gives his signature fist pump, set for talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.
- [From Rare Earths To Russian Oil: 5 Reasons Why Trump-Xi 2026 Matters More To India Than You Think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/from-rare-earths-to-russian-oil-5-reasons-why-trump-xi-2026-matters-more-to-india-than-you-think/): The ripple effects of any ‘Grand Bargain’ between Washington and Beijing will be felt immediately in New Delhi
- [ICE Flags 10,000 Foreign Students In OPT Visa Fraud Probe; Indians Among Those Under Scanner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/ice-flags-10000-foreign-students-in-opt-visa-fraud-probe-indians-among-those-under-scanner/): US ICE is cracking down on fraud in the OPT programme, flagging over 10000 foreign students, including many Indians, for links to fake employers and shell companies.
- [Marco Rubio Dons ‘Maduro Look’ On His Visit To China And Internet Cannot Keep Calm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/marco-rubio-dons-maduro-look-on-his-visit-to-china-and-internet-cannot-keep-calm/): Marco Rubio wears grey Nike tracksuit worn by Nicolas Maduro on Air Force One before Trump Beijing visit, sparking Chinese social media backlash.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza increased by 35% since Iran ceasefire: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-increased-by-35-since-iran-ceasefire-report/): Conflict monitor ACLED notes the increase in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April in its latest report.
- [Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/activist-confronts-irans-former-crown-prince-over-war-on-iran/): Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran
- [Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/gunshots-ring-out-at-philippine-senate-where-lawmaker-is-holed-up/): Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.
- [Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/why-trump-decided-to-back-iraqs-prime-minister-designate-ali-al-zaidi/): Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity.
- [Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-needs-xi-much-more-than-xi-needs-trump/): As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.
- [Trump China Visit Live Updates: US President Lands In Beijing For High Stakes Talks With Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-china-visit-live-updates-us-president-lands-in-beijing-for-high-stakes-talks-with-xi-jinping/): Donald Trump’s 2-Day China Visit Live Update: The US President was received by Chinese Vice President Hang Zhang at Beijing airport.
- [Nepal Fact-Checks Reports Of Travel Restrictions For Indian Tourists: 'False, Misleading'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/nepal-fact-checks-reports-of-travel-restrictions-for-indian-tourists-false-misleading/): Nepal’s Tourism Board expressed serious concern about information circulated by different media outlets claiming travel restrictions for Indian tourists.
- [EU Proposes ‘One Trip, One Ticket’ Rail Rule: What It Is And How It Benefits Travelers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/eu-proposes-one-trip-one-ticket-rail-rule-what-it-is-and-how-it-benefits-travelers/): EU rail ticket plan forces operators to sell rivals tickets online, aims to simplify cross border travel. Though it faces industry backlash, EU lawmakers see benefits.
- [‘He Has Become Increasingly Toxic’: Trump Tower Project In Australia Scrapped Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/he-has-become-increasingly-toxic-trump-tower-project-in-australia-scrapped-amid-iran-war/): The proposed 91-storey Trump Tower in Surfers Paradise was set to become Australia’s tallest building and the first official Trump Organisation project in the country.
- [Trump-Xi Meeting: Can US-China Form ‘G2’ For Global Partnership? Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-xi-meeting-can-us-china-form-g2-for-global-partnership-explained/): Trump-Xi summit has created a buzz around a new ‘G2’. Is it possible for US and China to build such a coalition?
- [UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/un-urges-independent-probes-into-deadly-nigeria-chad-air-attacks/): UN rights chief ‘shocked’ by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.
- [Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-faces-slew-of-bad-options-on-iran-as-diplomacy-falters/): Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.
- [US Proposes To Hike H1-B Wages By 30%: What Changes For Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-proposes-to-hike-h1-b-wages-by-30-what-changes-for-indians/): US proposes sharp H-1B wage hikes, raising entry level to $97,000, aims to protect American workers, business and tech sectors warn of higher costs and hiring challenges.
- [Air India Reduces International Flights Till August: Full List Of Route Changes And Cancellations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/air-india-reduces-international-flights-till-august-full-list-of-route-changes-and-cancellations/): The airline cites high jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions for temporary service suspensions and frequency reductions through August 2026
- [What Is Sarmat AKA Satan II? Russia's Super Heavy Nuclear Giant Replacing Soviet-Era Missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/what-is-sarmat-aka-satan-ii-russias-super-heavy-nuclear-giant-replacing-soviet-era-missiles/): RS-28 Sarmat is a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Russia. It is the first post-Soviet Russian missile to be classified as a “super heavy”.
- ['Don't Need Help': Trump Rules Out China’s Role In Iran Peace Talks Ahead Of Beijing Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/dont-need-help-trump-rules-out-chinas-role-in-iran-peace-talks-ahead-of-beijing-summit/): Trump says US does not need China to end war with Iran or ease Strait of Hormuz ahead of his visit to Beijing for talks with Xi on trade and security.
- ['Not Even A Little Bit': Trump Says Americans’ Financial Situation Doesn’t Influence His Iran Deal Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/not-even-a-little-bit-trump-says-americans-financial-situation-doesnt-influence-his-iran-deal-push/): Trump’s remarks came as inflation and gas prices rose in the United States due to the ongoing war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.
- [Video: Putin hails test launch of ‘world’s most powerful missile’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/video-putin-hails-test-launch-of-worlds-most-powerful-missile/): Russia has test-fired a new weapon that President Putin has described as the world’s ‘most powerful’ missile.
- [Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/gang-violence-displaces-hundreds-in-haitis-capital/): People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.
- [Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/israel-bulldozes-palestinian-shops-to-make-way-for-settlement-linked-road/): Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
- [Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang And Others: Meet Top CEOs Accompanying Trump To China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/elon-musk-tim-cook-jensen-huang-and-others-meet-top-ceos-accompanying-trump-to-china/): Trump China Visit: Jensen Huang is among the highest-profile technology executives accompanying Trump, as US and China remain locked in disputes over semiconductor exports.
- [Oil Crisis: Iran Expands Its 'Chokepoint' Just Hours Before Trump-Xi Showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/oil-crisis-iran-expands-its-chokepoint-just-hours-before-trump-xi-showdown/): Iran expands its definition of the Strait of Hormuz to a wider zone, tightening control over key oil routes, complicating the Iran war and Trump Xi Beijing summit dynamics
- [UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/un-resolution-calls-for-freedom-of-navigation-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/series-of-tremors-near-tehran-renews-concerns-over-major-quake-risk/): The tremors have been felt in an area close to the Mosha fault, one of Iran’s most active seismic zones.
- [The class politics of modern outbreaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/the-class-politics-of-modern-outbreaks/): The MV Hondius hantavirus scare revived debates about luxury travel, public health and unequal vulnerability to disease.
- [At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on highway south of Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/at-least-eight-killed-in-israeli-drone-strikes-on-highway-south-of-beirut/): There were three strikes on cars on the highway in Jiyeh and the dead included two children.
- [Messi doubles MLS base salary to make $28m a year at Inter Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/messi-doubles-mls-base-salary-to-make-28m-a-year-at-inter-miami/): Miami and Argentina player earns more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer.
- [How Silicon Valley giants are turning into war contractors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/how-silicon-valley-giants-are-turning-into-war-contractors/): Palantir, Anduril, Google and other tech giants are selling AI-powered, computer-guided weapons systems.
- [Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/jason-collins-first-openly-gay-active-nba-player-dies-after-cancer-battle/): The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.
- [Trump Heads To Beijing As China Signals It Has Little To Concede](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-heads-to-beijing-as-china-signals-it-has-little-to-concede/): Nearly 10 years after his last visit, Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing for a summit with Xi, who has outgrown Trump’s tariff playbook and has built the world’s largest navy.
- [Wembanyama returns, Spurs rout Wolves for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/wembanyama-returns-spurs-rout-wolves-for-3-2-lead-in-nba-playoff-series/): Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.
- [Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/iran-war-day-75-trump-xi-talks-loom-in-beijing-as-tensions-rise-in-gulf/): Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.
- [China’s Xi to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/chinas-xi-to-press-trump-on-taiwan-tariffs-during-summit/): Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to push for concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, among other issues.
- [What Are Currency Swap Lines? Inside America’s Push To Keep The Dollar Dominant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/what-are-currency-swap-lines-inside-americas-push-to-keep-the-dollar-dominant/): Once used mainly during crises such as Covid-19, currency swap lines are now emerging as part of Washington’s broader effort to reinforce the dollar’s global dominance.
- [Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/ronaldos-al-nassr-kept-waiting-for-saudi-pro-league-title-by-own-goal/): Goalkeeper Bento’s bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
- [US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-china-head-to-head-explained-in-11-maps-and-charts/): Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
- [Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/tens-of-thousands-protest-in-argentina-over-milei-university-cuts/): Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
- [Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-and-xi-to-meet-in-beijing-the-key-issues-shaping-the-china-summit/): Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
- [UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/uk-pm-starmer-set-to-meet-rival-streeting-amid-pledge-to-carry-on-governing/): UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.
- [Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/mexico-cia-reject-report-of-us-assassination-campaign-against-cartels/): Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has ‘directly participated’ in deadly anti-cartel operations.
- [Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/fighting-in-sudans-blue-nile-state-displaces-thousands/): Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
- [Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/bahrain-led-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz-gains-support-of-112-nations/): The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.
- [‘Fake News’: Trump Rubbishes Report Of Nvidia CEO Not Joining Him On China State Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/fake-news-trump-rubbishes-report-of-nvidia-ceo-not-joining-him-on-china-state-visit/): His remarks came after the news outlet reported the US President made a last-minute move to bring Jensen Huang into his China delegation.
- [US Considers Renaming Iran War ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ If Ceasefire Collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-considers-renaming-iran-war-operation-sledgehammer-if-ceasefire-collapses/): US may rename its Iran war from Operation Epic Fury to Operation Sledgehammer, potentially resetting the 60 day War Powers clock, as Trump rejects Irans ceasefire proposal
- [Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/putin-hails-russias-test-launch-of-most-powerful-missile-in-the-world/): Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.
- [Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/zelenskyys-ex-chief-of-staff-appears-in-court-in-money-laundering-case/): Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
- [Superpower Showdown: How The Trump-Xi Dynamic Has Evolved Since 2017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/superpower-showdown-how-the-trump-xi-dynamic-has-evolved-since-2017/): Over seven meetings, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have oscillated between personal diplomacy, economic confrontation and uneasy truces that reshaped US-China ties.
- [‘Kurds Take, Take, Take’: Trump’s Remarks Trigger Fury From Kurdish Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/kurds-take-take-take-trumps-remarks-trigger-fury-from-kurdish-congress/): The Kurdish National Congress pushed back against Trump’s claims that Kurdish groups withheld US-supplied weapons allegedly meant for anti-Iran forces during the recent conflict.
- [Repaying The Debt? Why Pakistan's Iran Airbase Row Is Reviving Memories Of 1971](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/repaying-the-debt-why-pakistans-iran-airbase-row-is-reviving-memories-of-1971/): Historical accounts suggest that Iran allowed Pakistan to move or protect some of its aircraft and military resources amid fears of Indian strikes during the 1971 war
- [‘It’s a failed nation’: Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/its-a-failed-nation-trump-pressures-cuba-as-fuel-crisis-deepens/): US President Donald Trump has called Cuba ‘a failed nation’, as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
- [US-Iran War, Trump China Visit News LIVE Updates: Trump, Xi To Discuss West Asia Conflict In Beijing As US War Cost Hits $29 Billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-iran-war-trump-china-visit-news-live-updates-trump-xi-to-discuss-west-asia-conflict-in-beijing-as-us-war-cost-hits-29-billion/): US-Israel Iran War Ceasefire, Trump News Today Latest Updates: Trump departed for Beijing for talks with Xi, saying Iran war would be discussed during talk between the two leaders.
- [Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/argentines-protest-against-mileis-defunding-of-public-universities/): Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.
- [Satellite Images Confirm Pakistan Shielding Iranian Military Aircraft At Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/satellite-images-confirm-pakistan-shielding-iranian-military-aircraft-at-pakistans-nur-khan-airbase/): The aircraft seen in the images is believed to be an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft.
- [Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/peru-presidential-candidate-roberto-sanchez-charged-with-financial-crimes/): Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
- [FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/fbi-director-kash-patel-fires-back-at-drinking-allegations/): FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
- [Trump Posts Venezuela As ‘51st State’; Rubio Spotted In Nike Tracksuit Similar To One Worn By Maduro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-posts-venezuela-as-51st-state-rubio-spotted-in-nike-tracksuit-similar-to-one-worn-by-maduro/): The posts came as Trump travelled to China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping and days after he floated the idea of Venezuela becoming a US state.
- [Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/iran-war-live-trump-travels-to-china-as-conflict-with-tehran-looms-large/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon’s Health Ministry says.
- [Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be ‘new Conservative Party’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/starmer-at-risk-because-he-pushed-labour-to-be-new-conservative-party/): Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
- [Honduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/honduras-mayor-arrested-for-masterminding-environmentalists-killing/): Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
- [Chinese firm unveils ‘transformer’ style manned robot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/chinese-firm-unveils-transformer-style-manned-robot/): Unitree Robotics has released footage of its CEO piloting the GD01 transformable mecha that smashes through walls.
- [‘Prime Ministers Come And Go’: Larry The Cat Goes Viral During Starmer Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/prime-ministers-come-and-go-larry-the-cat-goes-viral-during-starmer-crisis/): The Downing Street cat went viral after joking that being fed mattered more than whether Keir Starmer stayed in power.
- [Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/sam-altman-says-elon-musk-wanted-90-percent-of-openai-in-high-stakes-trial/): Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
- [US First Lady Melania Not Accompanying Donald Trump To China: White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-first-lady-melania-not-accompanying-donald-trump-to-china-white-house/): The White House did not provide a reason for Melania Trump’s absence from the China visit.
- [US court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-court-pauses-decision-blocking-trumps-10-percent-global-tariff/): A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump’s latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act.
- [Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-downplays-us-iran-differences-as-he-heads-to-beijing-to-meet-with-xi/): Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.
- [Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/basketball-star-brandon-clarke-memphis-grizzlies-forward-dies-at-age-29/): Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
- [Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-backs-pakistan-as-iran-mediator-after-criticism-from-lindsey-graham/): US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
- [Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/cannes-juror-denounces-hollywood-boycott-of-actors-for-gaza-war-views/): 2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
- [Trump Leaves For China Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks With Xi, In First Visit Since 2017](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-leaves-for-china-ahead-of-high-stakes-talks-with-xi-in-first-visit-since-2017/): A White House-linked social media account posted ‘WHEELS UP FOR CHINA!’ as Trump departed aboard Air Force One.
- [Moment taxi driver wrestles armed man during police chase in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/moment-taxi-driver-wrestles-armed-man-during-police-chase-in-turkiye/): A taxi driver wrestled a gunman that was forcing him to drive during a police chase in Turkiye.
- [Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/ukraine-hits-russias-distant-gas-facilities-after-moscows-attacks-kill-6/): The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.
- [Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/why-is-iran-increasingly-targeting-the-uae-in-its-war-messaging/): The UAE’s close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.
- [Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/red-cross-says-people-displaced-by-conflict-in-colombia-doubled-last-year/): Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.
- [Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/why-have-peace-efforts-failed-to-end-conflict-in-sudan/): The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
- [Voters head to the polls in the Bahamas for high-stakes snap election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/voters-head-to-the-polls-in-the-bahamas-for-high-stakes-snap-election/): Affordability, wage growth, and housing costs dominate Bahamian snap election as parties vie for 41 parliamentary seats.
- [Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/serbia-hosts-first-joint-military-exercise-with-nato/): The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.
- [Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/kevin-warsh-confirmed-to-us-federal-reserve-board-in-close-senate-vote/): Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh’s confirmation.
- [‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/cotton-picking-us-lawmaker-condemned-for-racist-comment-about-jeffries/): US representative Jen Kiggans appears to endorse racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.
- [Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/trump-skirts-question-on-us-red-lines-for-iran-ceasefire/): Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.
- [As Trump Heads To China, Revisiting Richard Nixon’s Historic 1972 Beijing Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/as-trump-heads-to-china-revisiting-richard-nixons-historic-1972-beijing-visit/): Trump had previously visited China during his first term in 2017. His successor, Joe Biden, did not travel to Beijing during his presidency.
- [84 Days Of Continuous Daylight: Why An Alaska Town Just Saw Its Last Sunset... Until August](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/84-days-of-continuous-daylight-why-an-alaska-town-just-saw-its-last-sunset-until-august/): As autumn turns into winter, Utqiaġvik will swing to the opposite extreme- weeks of polar night, when the Sun does not rise at all
- [Kash Patel Fired Agents Who Were Against Trump To Retain Post: Ex-FBI Chief's Explosive Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/kash-patel-fired-agents-who-were-against-trump-to-retain-post-ex-fbi-chiefs-explosive-claims/): Ex-FBI acting chief Brian Driscoll alleged that the Trump administration carried out a purge of the agency, targeting employees involved in investigations against the president.
- [Sam Altman Claims Elon Musk Wanted Control Of OpenAI, Not Public Good](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/sam-altman-claims-elon-musk-wanted-control-of-openai-not-public-good/): Sam Altman denies Elon Musk’s claims that OpenAI abandoned its mission. He testified Musk knew of for profit shift and once sought 90 percent control.
- [New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Dropped His Property Tax Hike Plan. Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-dropped-his-property-tax-hike-plan-heres-why/): Zohran Mamdani had proposed nearly a 10% increase in property taxes, a move aimed in part at pressuring New York Governor Kathy Hochul for greater state-level financial support. 
- [EBay rejects GameStop’s $56bn bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/ebay-rejects-gamestops-56bn-bid-as-neither-credible-nor-attractive/): CEO Cohen, who has built a 5 percent position in eBay, has hinted he may take offer directly to eBay shareholders.
- [Inside US Democrats’ Gaza fight – and what it means for 2028 elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/inside-us-democrats-gaza-fight-and-what-it-means-for-2028-elections/): Support for Israel was once untouchable in US politics. Now Democrats are divided. Is this a turning point for the party
- [US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/us-faces-rising-costs-with-iran-war-driving-energy-prices-inflation-higher/): Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.
- [Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/israel-sent-iron-dome-anti-missile-batteries-and-personnel-to-uae-us-envoy/): Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to ‘pick a side’ in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.
- ['I Don't Trust Pakistan': Republican Senator Slams Islamabad's Mediator Role In Iran Peace Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/i-dont-trust-pakistan-republican-senator-slams-islamabads-mediator-role-in-iran-peace-talks/): Graham pointed out that Pakistan protected Iranian military assets by sheltering Iranian aircraft in its bases.
- [A 'Big Fat Hug' Or Tough Talks With Xi? 5 Key Things Expected From Trump's China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/a-big-fat-hug-or-tough-talks-with-xi-5-key-things-expected-from-trumps-china-visit/): The visit, Trump’s first to China since returning to White House, comes as Washington struggles to convince Beijing to pressure Iran into accepting US-backed peace terms.
- [If Keir Starmer Resigns, Britain Faces A Familiar Shuffle: 4 PMs In 5 Years, 6 In A Decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/12/if-keir-starmer-resigns-britain-faces-a-familiar-shuffle-4-pms-in-5-years-6-in-a-decade/): The instability began with David Cameron, who resigned in 2016 after the Brexit referendum, where the UK voted to leave the European Union.
- [From Wang Yi To Cai Qi: Key Chinese Leaders Who Greeted Donald Trump After Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/from-wang-yi-to-cai-qi-key-chinese-leaders-who-greeted-donald-trump-after-xi-jinping/): After Jinping, chief of staff, Cai Qi, considered one of the most powerful members of the Chinese leader’s inner circle, shook hands with Trump.
- [From Tesla To Goldman, US CEOs Hear Xi’s Pitch For Business Opportunities In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/from-tesla-to-goldman-us-ceos-hear-xis-pitch-for-business-opportunities-in-china/): Xi made the remarks during a meeting with US executives accompanying Trump to Beijing, turning what was formally a diplomatic visit into a closely watched trade engagement
- [What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-is-at-stake-as-fatah-holds-its-8th-general-congress/): Delayed for years, the event has been described as a ‘quiet battle’ for loyalty, succession – and the movement’s future.
- [Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/philippine-politician-wanted-by-icc-flees-senate/): Senate president says Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa ‘no longer in the building’ where he had taken refuge.
- [How China changed Rubio name to let him join Trump summit despite sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/how-china-changed-rubio-name-to-let-him-join-trump-summit-despite-sanctions/): The state secretary, who is under Chinese sanctions, is on a state visit to Beijing under the name ‘Marco Lu’.
- [California questions FIFA’s possible violations in World Cup ticket sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/california-questions-fifas-possible-violations-in-world-cup-ticket-sales/): California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.
- [Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/nepal-in-a-bind-as-us-china-drone-war-reaches-everest/): Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.
- [Trump's China Gamble: Can US President Pull Off What Nixon Never Could?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trumps-china-gamble-can-us-president-pull-off-what-nixon-never-could/): For now, the most significant outcome may be that Washington & Beijing are talking at a time when mistrust between the two biggest powers is deeper than at any point in decades
- [Knock, Knock: Not Just Netanyahu, Several World Leaders Paid Secret Visit To Another Nation | Check List](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/knock-knock-not-just-netanyahu-several-world-leaders-paid-secret-visit-to-another-nation-check-list/): Although Israel and the UAE delivered contradictory statements, it is not the first time that reports of a world leader paying an unannounced visit to another nation have emerged
- [Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-in-china-for-talks-with-xi-jinping/): Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.
- [Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-war-day-76-vance-says-progress-made-in-talks-israel-pounds-lebanon/): US Vice President Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran as President Trump begins his trip to China.
- ['China Is Beautiful': Trump Visits Beijing’s Temple Of Heaven With Xi After High-Stakes Talks | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/china-is-beautiful-trump-visits-beijings-temple-of-heaven-with-xi-after-high-stakes-talks-watch/): Trump and Xi visited Beijing’s historic Temple of Heaven after high-stakes talks, with videos showing the two leaders touring the landmark as Trump praised China’s beauty.
- ['Most Cringe Awkward Display Ever': Trump And Xi Meet Amidst A Sea Of Waving Children And Internet Has Opinions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/most-cringe-awkward-display-ever-trump-and-xi-meet-amidst-a-sea-of-waving-children-and-internet-has-opinions/): As President Trump touches down for the first U.S. presidential visit to Beijing in nearly a decade, the “Future Leaders” of China steal the spotlight.
- [Iran FM Araghchi Travels To Delhi On Flight ‘#Minab168’ For BRICS Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-fm-araghchi-travels-to-delhi-on-flight-minab168-for-brics-talks/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.
- [Elon Musk Spins Around Filming Moments Ahead Of Trump-Xi Ceremony In Beijing: ‘He Looks Like A Tourist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/elon-musk-spins-around-filming-moments-ahead-of-trump-xi-ceremony-in-beijing-he-looks-like-a-tourist/): Elon Musk’s candid moment ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s welcome ceremony in Beijing has gone viral, with the billionaire seen filming the atmosphere around him.
- [Watch: Elon Musk Spins Around To Make Video While Leaders Wait For Trump-Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/watch-elon-musk-spins-around-to-make-video-while-leaders-wait-for-trump-xi/): Musk, who is part of the high-profile American business delegation visiting China, was seen spinning around while filming a 360-degree video during the ceremony.
- [Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/madonna-shakira-bts-to-headline-world-cup-final-half-time-show/): Coldplay’s Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
- [Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cavaliers-rally-late-beat-pistons-for-3-2-lead-in-nba-playoff-semifinals/): Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden’s 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
- [Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/irans-us-bound-world-cup-squad-given-public-sendoff-in-tehran/): Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran’s World Cup kit was unveiled before the team’s training camp in Turkiye.
- ['Very Dangerous Situation': Xi Warns Taiwan Issue Could Lead To US-China Clash If Mishandled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/very-dangerous-situation-xi-warns-taiwan-issue-could-lead-to-us-china-clash-if-mishandled/): Xi Jinping warns Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push China-US ties into a very dangerous situation, risking clashes or conflict
- [‘Only Person Slinging Margaritas...’: Kash Patel, Democratic Senators Trade Barbs During Congress Hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/only-person-slinging-margaritas-kash-patel-democratic-senators-trade-barbs-during-congress-hearing/): The heated exchange took place when Patel appeared before Congress to defend the Trump administration’s proposed $12.5 billion budget for the FBI for 2027.
- [Cracks In GCC? UAE Eyeing Big Defence Pact And Stronger Security Ties With India Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cracks-in-gcc-uae-eyeing-big-defence-pact-and-stronger-security-ties-with-india-amid-iran-war/): According to sources, the UAE was angered by not being invited to Pakistan for discussions related to the Iran war despite being among the worst-affected Gulf states.
- [Trump, Xi speak ahead of talks to make relations ‘better than ever’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-xi-speak-ahead-of-talks-to-make-relations-better-than-ever/): Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump say they’re looking forward to US-China talks.
- [Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/kyiv-building-collapses-after-russian-strike-reportedly-trapping-residents/): Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles, damaging several buildings.
- [Eric Trump Joins Beijing Trip With Father As Family-Linked Firm Explores China AI Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/eric-trump-joins-beijing-trip-with-father-as-family-linked-firm-explores-china-ai-deal/): The Trump Organization has maintained that Eric Trump is accompanying the US President solely in a personal capacity and will not conduct business during the trip.
- [Why Taiwan May Be The Most Nervous Observer Of The Trump-Xi Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/why-taiwan-may-be-the-most-nervous-observer-of-the-trump-xi-summit/): Taiwan is watching the Trump-Xi summit closely for signs of how far Washington may go in dealing with Beijing.
- [Reports Claim Tulsi Gabbard's Office Raided, Kennedy-Linked Files Seized; DNI Calls It 'False'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/reports-claim-tulsi-gabbards-office-raided-kennedy-linked-files-seized-dni-calls-it-false/): Claims aired during a Fox News discussion alleged that the CIA raided Tulsi Gabbard’s office and seized JFK assassination and MKUltra-related files.
- [Iran Welcomes India’s Peace Push, Says One BRICS Nation Blocking Consensus On War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-welcomes-indias-peace-push-says-one-brics-nation-blocking-consensus-on-war/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov will be attending the two-day conclave, which is likely to discuss the West Asia crisis.
- [US-Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates: JD Vance Expresses Optimism, Tehran Vows ‘No Retreat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/us-iran-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-jd-vance-expresses-optimism-tehran-vows-no-retreat/): US-Israel Iran War Ceasefire News Today Latest Updates Live: US Vice President JD Vance said progress appears to be emerging in negotiations with Iran.
- [Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/students-in-caracas-to-demand-release-of-political-prisoners/): Students from Venezuela’s leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po
- [Trump Hails Xi As ‘Great Leader’, Chinese Prez Says ‘US, China Should Be Partners, Not Rivals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-hails-xi-as-great-leader-chinese-prez-says-us-china-should-be-partners-not-rivals/): Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing, praised him and called for a fantastic future, as Xi urged China and the US to be partners not rivals.
- [Iran, Taiwan, AI, And Trade: Five Key Issues Driving The Trump-Xi Meeting In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-taiwan-ai-and-trade-five-key-issues-driving-the-trump-xi-meeting-in-china/): Donald Trump visits China amid global turmoil, talks focus on US Iran war and Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan tensions, AI tech rivalry, trade tariffs and minerals, and fentanyl disputes
- [‘No Proof’: Bangladesh Rejects Jamaat-e-Islami’s Claims Of Muslim Persecution In Assam And Bengal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/no-proof-bangladesh-rejects-jamaat-e-islamis-claims-of-muslim-persecution-in-assam-and-bengal/): Bangladesh rejected claims by Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies that Muslims were being persecuted in India after BJP came to power in Assam and West Bengal.
- [Guard Of Honour, Then Handshake: Trump Welcomed By Xi At Great Hall Of People In Beijing | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/guard-of-honour-then-handshake-trump-welcomed-by-xi-at-great-hall-of-people-in-beijing-watch/): Trump landed in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi, with trade and the war in Iran set to dominate the agenda.
- [Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-war-why-the-brics-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-india-matters/): The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.
- [Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/xi-jinping-welcomes-donald-trump-with-ceremony-ahead-of-high-stakes-meeting/): Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio
- [Trump Lands In China: Talks With Xi On Trade, Taiwan, Iran War And Tech On Agenda | Full Schedule Here](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-lands-in-china-talks-with-xi-on-trade-taiwan-iran-war-and-tech-on-agenda-full-schedule-here/): Trump-Xi meeting in China will be a packed diplomatic programme focused on trade, technology, and global security issues.
- [From Musk To Rubio: A Look At Trump's Delegation To China For High-Stakes Summit With Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/from-musk-to-rubio-a-look-at-trumps-delegation-to-china-for-high-stakes-summit-with-xi/): Donald Trump arrived in China with senior officials, business leaders including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, and members of the Trump family for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping.
- [Israeli Report Claims Hamas 'Weaponised' Sexual Abuse, Forced Israeli Captives To Have Sex With Family Members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/israeli-report-claims-hamas-weaponised-sexual-abuse-forced-israeli-captives-to-have-sex-with-family-members/): Israeli probe finds Hamas and collaborators used systematic, widespread sexual and gender based violence during and after October 7 attacks that killed 1200.
- [Nuclear Shadow Over Trump-Xi Meet? Why China’s Missile Silos Are Ringing Alarm Bells In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/nuclear-shadow-over-trump-xi-meet-why-chinas-missile-silos-are-ringing-alarm-bells-in-us/): A US Senate hearing sounded alarm over China’s rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal just ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.
- [Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/families-demand-release-of-pakistani-crew-captured-by-somali-pirates/): Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
- ['Hope It Plays More Active Role': Rubio Urges China To Pressure Iran As Persian Gulf Crisis Impacts Ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/hope-it-plays-more-active-role-rubio-urges-china-to-pressure-iran-as-persian-gulf-crisis-impacts-ships/): Marco Rubio urged China to pressure Iran to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that the crisis threatens Asian energy security and global trade.
- [UAE Denies Netanyahu Held ‘Secret’ Meeting With Emirati President, Calls Claims 'Baseless'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/uae-denies-netanyahu-held-secret-meeting-with-emirati-president-calls-claims-baseless/): UAE denies Israeli PM Netanyahu held a secret wartime meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, saying ties under the Abraham Accords are public, not clandestine
- [Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-collusion-as-netanyahu-secretly-visits-uae/): Iranian first vice president said Tehran’s ‘right’ to the Strait of Hormuz is ‘established and the matter is closed’.
- [Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-xi-summit-live-us-china-leaders-to-hold-talks-on-trade-tech-iran/): Trump and Xi’s summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
- ['Very Pretty...': Was Macron's Text To Farahani The Reason For Brigette's 'Slap'? All We Know So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/very-pretty-was-macrons-text-to-farahani-the-reason-for-brigettes-slap-all-we-know-so-far/): Book Un Couple Presque Parfait alleges Macron exchanged messages with Golshifteh Farahani, links them to a 2025 Hanoi slap, but Brigitte Macron and Farahani deny any affair
- [Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/memphis-residents-file-lawsuit-alleging-abuses-by-trump-backed-task-force/): Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
- [Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-administration-offers-100m-in-aid-to-cuba-in-exchange-for-reform/): Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid.
- [As Trump readies to meet Xi, experts say he is ‘desperate for a win’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/as-trump-readies-to-meet-xi-experts-say-he-is-desperate-for-a-win/): Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China’s exports have hit new highs.
- [Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/funeral-held-for-two-lebanese-paramedics-killed-in-israeli-attack/): Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike
- [Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-taps-david-venturella-former-private-prison-executive-to-lead-ice/): Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.
- [Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/man-city-beat-palace-to-close-gap-with-arsenal-to-2-with-two-games-to-play/): Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal’s Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
- [Five things you may not know about US-China ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/five-things-you-may-not-know-about-us-china-ties/): Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains five things you may not know about the ties connecting China and the US.
- [US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-waives-visa-bonds-of-up-to-15000-for-fifa-world-cup-ticket-holders/): Trump administration’s visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
- [Crowds gather in Tehran to send off Iran’s World Cup team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/crowds-gather-in-tehran-to-send-off-irans-world-cup-team/): Huge crowds gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team.
- [Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/why-louisiana-paused-its-us-house-primary-election-amid-redistricting-push/): Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
- [Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/philip-davis-and-progressive-liberal-party-win-general-election-in-bahamas/): The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.
- ['Historic Breakthrough': Netanyahu Makes 'Secret' Trip To UAE To Meet President Amid War With Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/historic-breakthrough-netanyahu-makes-secret-trip-to-uae-to-meet-president-amid-war-with-iran/): Netanyahu’s meeting with UAE President comes amid stalled peace efforts and during US President Donald Trump’s visit to China
- [Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/hamas-must-disarm-not-disappear-from-gaza-board-of-peaces-mladenov/): ‘We are not asking Hamas to disappear as a political movement’, says diplomat overseeing the US-brokered truce in Gaza.
- [Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/will-the-boycott-of-eurovision-have-any-impact/): The decision by five nations to boycott the song contest comes amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [New eye scan detects diseases years before symptoms appear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/new-eye-scan-detects-diseases-years-before-symptoms-appear/): A Qatar-based professor has pioneered a non-invasive eye scan to detect neurodegenerative diseases in minutes.
- [Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/russia-unleashes-massive-drone-barrage-on-ukraine-killing-six/): Russia has launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people.
- [Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/republicans-break-ranks-but-senate-fails-to-curb-trumps-iran-war-powers/): The bill falls short, but vote shows cracks are growing in the Republican support for the US-Israel war on Iran.
- ['China Is Suffering Too': Iran Seeks Beijing’s Help On Hormuz Crisis During Trump-Xi Summit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/china-is-suffering-too-iran-seeks-beijings-help-on-hormuz-crisis-during-trump-xi-summit-exclusive/): Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr Kazem Gharibabadi, told CNN-News18 that the Hormuz Crisis and the resultant fuel price increase were because of USA
- [How US donor bodies were sold for Israeli military training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/how-us-donor-bodies-were-sold-for-israeli-military-training/): How donated cadavers from US universities ended up in Israeli military surgical training.
- [Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/kevin-warsh-confirmed-as-new-us-federal-reserve-chair-amid-controversy/): Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.
- [Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-denies-reports-of-cia-operations-against-cartels/): Sheinbaum has called reports from CNN and The New York Times a ‘lie’ as questions grow about US involvement in Mexico.
- [Who’s Winning The Fight Against Obesity? A Look At Countries Where Rates Are Falling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/whos-winning-the-fight-against-obesity-a-look-at-countries-where-rates-are-falling/): A study by Imperial College London showed that obesity rates have somewhat plateaued or started declining in some European countries.
- [Does Trump Wear A 'Diaper'? White House Announces His Medical Appointment To Dispel Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/does-trump-wear-a-diaper-white-house-announces-his-medical-appointment-to-dispel-reports/): White House says Trump will have an annual physical May 26 at Walter Reed, amid ongoing scrutiny and social media speculation over his age, weight, mobility and leg swelling.
- [Iran 'Frighteningly Close' To Nuclear Weapon Capability, US Energy Secretary Warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/iran-frighteningly-close-to-nuclear-weapon-capability-us-energy-secretary-warns/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns Iran is weeks from weapons grade uranium, as tensions rise over Tehran’s 60 percent enrichment and a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel
- [Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/pro-palestine-chants-disrupt-israel-eurovision-performance/): Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final
- [South Carolina court tosses murder conviction in Alex Murdaugh case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/south-carolina-court-tosses-murder-conviction-in-alex-murdaugh-case/): The state’s high court ruled that Murdaugh was denied a fair trial due to comments from a court clerk suggesting guilt.
- [Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/can-macrons-kenya-visit-revive-french-influence-in-africa/): France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
- [Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/drug-overdose-deaths-drop-in-united-states-for-third-year-in-a-row/): Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over previous year.
- [US Senator Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump looms over Louisiana primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/us-senator-cassidys-vote-to-convict-trump-looms-over-louisiana-primary/): Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment, faces Trump-backed challenger in test of president’s pull.
- [‘Justice Felt Impossible': Survivor Says She Was Abused By Epstein In House Arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/justice-felt-impossible-survivor-says-she-was-abused-by-epstein-in-house-arrest/): Survivor Roza alleges Epstein raped her for years while on house arrest, criticizes the US Department of Justice, as Democrats hold an unofficial hearing in West Palm Beach.
- [Balochistan Ablaze: BLA Fighters Kill Pakistani Army Major, 10 Soldiers In Ambush | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/balochistan-ablaze-bla-fighters-kill-pakistani-army-major-10-soldiers-in-ambush-exclusive-details/): This strike is being viewed as a significant ‘reply’ to the Pakistan Army’s recent attempts to dismantle insurgent networks in the province
- [India Welcomes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Ahead Of BRICS Meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/india-welcomes-iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-ahead-of-brics-meeting/): This is Araghchi’s first visit to India since the US-Iran war began, which has disrupted the global economy and threatened the security of West Asia.
- [Is the Pentagon’s UFO dump a political distraction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/is-the-pentagons-ufo-dump-a-political-distraction/): After Department of Defense released files relating to UFOs, the internet combs through what is real and what isn’t.
- [NYC exhibit displays millions of Epstein files to spotlight US corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/nyc-exhibit-displays-millions-of-epstein-files-to-spotlight-us-corruption/): A New York pop‑up exhibit by the ‘Institute of Primary Facts’ is displaying 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files.
- [‘One of the longest’ Russian attacks kills at least six people in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/one-of-the-longest-russian-attacks-kills-at-least-six-people-in-ukraine/): Moscow says it intercepts and destroys 286 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- [Russia places UK ex-Defence Minister Ben Wallace on wanted list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/russia-places-uk-ex-defence-minister-ben-wallace-on-wanted-list/): Wallace last year recommended helping Ukraine carry out a strike on the bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea.
- [Church leaders killed in latest ethnic violence in India’s Manipur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/church-leaders-killed-in-latest-ethnic-violence-in-indias-manipur/): Protests were held after three church leaders were killed and three others injured in India’s Manipur state.
- [Why Was Alex Murdaugh’s Life Sentence Overturned Today? A Look At One Of US' Most Watched Trials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/why-was-alex-murdaughs-life-sentence-overturned-today-a-look-at-one-of-us-most-watched-trials/): South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaughs 2023 murder convictions over shocking jury interference, orders new trial, but he remains jailed for major financial crimes.
- [Bot Justice: Chinese Employee Who Was Sacked Because Of AI Awarded Rs 36 Lakh Compensation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/bot-justice-chinese-employee-who-was-sacked-because-of-ai-awarded-rs-36-lakh-compensation/): China court backs worker fired for AI replacement, orders compensation, setting a precedent on job security as AI automation and unemployment concerns grow.
- [Has Hantavirus Become Airborne Like Covid? What We Know About Suspected ‘Generation 3’ Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/has-hantavirus-become-airborne-like-covid-what-we-know-about-suspected-generation-3-case/): Suspected generation 3 hantavirus case linked to MV Hondius cruise raises concern, but WHO and experts say virus remains rodent borne, human transmission limited, public risk low.
- [France confines over 1,700 passengers on cruise ship over gastroenteritis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/france-confines-over-1700-passengers-on-cruise-ship-over-gastroenteritis/): The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases.
- [LIVE: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/live-manchester-city-vs-crystal-palace-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Reform UK leader Farage faces parliamentary probe over nearly $7m gift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/reform-uk-leader-farage-faces-parliamentary-probe-over-nearly-7m-gift/): If found guilty, the right-wing populist could be suspended from the House ⁠of Commons for a period of time.
- [India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/indias-salt-workers-brave-brutal-heat-on-gujarats-desert-plains/): Gujarat accounts for 75% of India’s output of salt, produced under punishing conditions by tens of thousands of workers.
- [‘15 Shots, Utter Panic': Gunfire Erupts At Philippine Senate During Dramatic ICC Arrest Operation | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/15-shots-utter-panic-gunfire-erupts-at-philippine-senate-during-dramatic-icc-arrest-operation-video/): The operation was linked to Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former Philippine police chief and close ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
- [Strategic Reserve Play: High-Stakes Energy MoUs To Be Signed During PM Modi’s UAE Visit, Sources Tell News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/strategic-reserve-play-high-stakes-energy-mous-to-be-signed-during-pm-modis-uae-visit-sources-tell-news18/): The Prime Minister will embark on a high-velocity six-day itinerary beginning Friday, traversing the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy
- [Iran Says Control Of Strait Of Hormuz Could Earn More Than Oil Exports: 'Significant Revenues'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/iran-says-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-could-earn-more-than-oil-exports-significant-revenues/): Iran tightens control of the Strait of Hormuz, imposes new transit fees, expands its operational zone, driving up global oil and gas prices and alarming the US and Gulf states.
- [Which teams have won the FIFA World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/which-teams-have-won-the-fifa-world-cup/): Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.
- [‘Most powerful’: What’s the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/most-powerful-whats-the-sarmat-missile-russia-has-test-launched/): President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat’s range is far beyond Western estimates.
- [What Trump and Xi want from China visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/what-trump-and-xi-want-from-china-visit/): Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.
- [12 killed by a series of Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/12-killed-by-a-series-of-israeli-strikes-on-cars-in-lebanon/): A series of Israeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children.
- [Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/trump-arrives-in-china-for-two-day-summit-with-xi/): US President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing to meet China’s President Xi Jinping.
- [France Confines 1,700 On Cruise Ship After 90-Year-Old Dies Of Suspected Norovirus: What Is It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/france-confines-1700-on-cruise-ship-after-90-year-old-dies-of-suspected-norovirus-what-is-it/): France lock down cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old dies, about 50 report stomach issues. While initial tests rule out norovirus, further tests ongoing.
- [Google Techie Spends ₹2.8 Lakh Every Month To Fly Between Seattle And California For Work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/13/google-techie-spends-%e2%82%b92-8-lakh-every-month-to-fly-between-seattle-and-california-for-work/): Google engineer Hong (Jason) Wi how and why he spends ₹2.8 lakh monthly to fly between Seattle and Mountain View
- [What happens to those who say no to fighting wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/what-happens-to-those-who-say-no-to-fighting-wars/): Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.
- [After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/after-trumps-pledge-to-open-up-china-low-expectations-for-trade-deal/): Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.
- ['Visa Cartel' Or Miracle? Inside India's Most Unusual Temple, Where Millions Walk Circles Chasing American Dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/visa-cartel-or-miracle-inside-indias-most-unusual-temple-where-millions-walk-circles-chasing-american-dream/): Every week, 1 lakh devotees walk barefoot circles around a 500-year-old shrine, whispering one wish: America. A US Senator just noticed — and called it a cartel.
- [Can PM Modi’s UAE Visit Strengthen India’s Energy Security? What To Expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/can-pm-modis-uae-visit-strengthen-indias-energy-security-what-to-expect/): Energy security is expected to be a key focus of the talks, particularly discussions around long-term crude and LNG agreements.
- [‘S*** Show’: Secret Service Standoff, Reporter Clash Overshadow Trump-Xi Beijing Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/s-show-secret-service-standoff-reporter-clash-overshadow-trump-xi-beijing-summit/): Clashes mar Trump and Xi Jinping summit in Beijing as Chinese reporters knock down a White House staffer, Secret Service access is disputed, and US media face tight restrictions
- [Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/israel-lebanon-talks-held-in-washington-as-expiration-of-ceasefire-nears/): Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
- [PM Modi UAE Visit LIVE Updates: Iran War, Energy Security And More On Cards For PM's Visit To UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/pm-modi-uae-visit-live-updates-iran-war-energy-security-and-more-on-cards-for-pms-visit-to-uae-2/): PM Modi UAE Visit Today Live Updates: Prime Minister will visit five countries over the next six days.
- [PM Modi UAE Visit LIVE Updates: Iran War, Energy Security And More On Cards For PM's Visit To UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/pm-modi-uae-visit-live-updates-iran-war-energy-security-and-more-on-cards-for-pms-visit-to-uae/): PM Modi UAE Visit Today Live Updates: Prime Minister will visit five countries over the next six days.
- [Iran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/iran-war-live-trumps-visit-to-china-shadowed-by-conflict-with-tehran/): Iran’s foreign minister said Iranians will ‘not bow down’, adding there is no military solution to disputes with Tehran.
- [Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/eurovision-braces-for-new-protests-over-israels-participation/): Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
- [UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine’s Kherson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/un-aid-convoy-hit-by-drone-strikes-in-ukraines-kherson/): A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to the city of Kherson was hit twice by drones.
- [Explosions heard as mining groups stage anti-government protest in Bolivia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/explosions-heard-as-mining-groups-stage-anti-government-protest-in-bolivia/): Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.
- [After Taiwan Warning, Trump And Xi Set For Second Day Of Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/after-taiwan-warning-trump-and-xi-set-for-second-day-of-talks/): Donald Trump ends China state visit with Xi Jinping, securing a smaller than expected Boeing jet order, as Xi issues stark Taiwan warning and Iran and trade tensions loom
- [Closing arguments begin in Elon Musk’s landmark lawsuit against OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/closing-arguments-begin-in-elon-musks-landmark-lawsuit-against-openai/): Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.
- [Cuba’s Diaz-Canel open to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cubas-diaz-canel-open-to-us-aid-amid-worsening-fuel-crisis-blackouts/): The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.
- [US House Republicans Narrowly Defeat Bid To Bring Legislation To End Iran Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/us-house-republicans-narrowly-defeat-bid-to-bring-legislation-to-end-iran-conflict/): US House deadlocks 212-212, narrowly rejecting a Democratic war powers resolution to block further Iran military action without Congress, similar measures also fail in Senate
- [Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/border-patrol-chief-mike-banks-resigns-in-latest-trump-immigration-shakeup/): The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
- [‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/china-is-gaining-from-what-the-us-is-doing-in-iran/): Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
- [Iran, Taiwan, and trade: Trump’s high‑stakes return to Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-taiwan-and-trade-trumps-high-stakes-return-to-beijing/): As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?
- [Mbappe and Dembele head up star-studded France World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/mbappe-and-dembele-head-up-star-studded-france-world-cup-squad/): Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad.
- [Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/palestinian-president-abbas-pledges-elections-reform-at-fatah-conference/): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected leader of the Fatah movement.
- [Iran’s FM urges BRICS states to condemn US-Israeli aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/irans-fm-urges-brics-states-to-condemn-us-israeli-aggression/): Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, spoke at a gathering of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday.
- [Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cautious-optimism-in-lebanon-as-direct-talks-with-israel-progress/): Lebanese officials are hoping that two-day ambassador-level negotiations in the US will yield a new ceasefire deal.
- [FIFA warned ‘gruelling heat’ could impact a quarter of World Cup games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/fifa-warned-gruelling-heat-could-impact-a-quarter-of-world-cup-games/): Scientists warn football’s governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
- [Israeli ultranationalists chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/israeli-ultranationalists-chant-racist-slogans-during-jerusalem-day-march/): Annual Jerusalem Day march fuels tensions with shouted slogans and violence against Palestinian residents.
- [Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-expands-tiered-internet-access-amid-continued-online-blackout/): Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.
- [What does the US hope to achieve from Lebanon-Israel talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-does-the-us-hope-to-achieve-from-lebanon-israel-talks/): As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington.
- [US Air Force rescues 11 after plane crashes into waters off Florida coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/us-air-force-rescues-11-after-plane-crashes-into-waters-off-florida-coast/): US Air Force footage showed the rescue of 11 people after a private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean
- [While Trump Talks Boeing With Xi, Beijing May Stick To This ‘Made In China’ Aviation Firm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/while-trump-talks-boeing-with-xi-beijing-may-stick-to-this-made-in-china-aviation-firm/): China expands COMAC as a state backed rival to Boeing and Airbus, growing C909 and C919 fleets despite engine and certification hurdles, while US China tariffs strain Boeing sales.
- [Who Is Kevin Warsh, The New US Federal Reserve Chairman?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/who-is-kevin-warsh-the-new-us-federal-reserve-chairman/): Kevin Warsh becomes US Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell, as he vows to protect Fed independence amid Trump pressure for deeper rate cuts.
- ['Sanity Must Prevail': Pakistan Calls RSS Dialogue Push A 'Positive Development' | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/sanity-must-prevail-pakistan-calls-rss-dialogue-push-a-positive-development-exclusive-details/): Pakistan also said that its role as a pivotal diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Washington remains intact
- [‘May your village burn’: Israeli Flag March returns to East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/may-your-village-burn-israeli-flag-march-returns-to-east-jerusalem/): Far-right Israelis attack Palestinians during the Flag March, intensifying violence and racism in Jerusalem’s Old City.
- [Cuba plunged deeper into fuel crisis amid 22-hour blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cuba-plunged-deeper-into-fuel-crisis-amid-22-hour-blackouts/): Cuba faced nationwide disruption after officials say the country had completely run out of diesel and fuel oil.
- [Acute hunger grips nearly 20 million people in war-battered Sudan, says IPC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/acute-hunger-grips-nearly-20-million-people-in-war-battered-sudan-says-ipc/): A lack of access to food and health facilities will lead to death for many, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council.
- [Trump administration pledges $1.8bn in additional humanitarian aid to UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-administration-pledges-1-8bn-in-additional-humanitarian-aid-to-un/): The extra funds come on top of $2bn announced in December but fall short of past commitments from the US.
- [Jerome Powell: Steering the US Fed through COVID-19 and political pressures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/jerome-powell-steering-the-us-fed-through-covid-19-and-political-pressures/): Trump’s aggressive push for interest rate cuts shaped Powell’s Fed legacy during his tumultuous leadership.
- [‘Super El Niño’ Could Hit Soon: Why Scientists Have Sounded Alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/super-el-nino-could-hit-soon-why-scientists-have-sounded-alarm/): Scientists warn Pacific warming may signal a Super El Nino this year, risking global floods, droughts, heatwaves and record temperatures, urging early government preparedness.
- [World’s 20 Best Cultural Cities In 2026: Only One Indian City Makes Cut, London On Top](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/worlds-20-best-cultural-cities-in-2026-only-one-indian-city-makes-cut-london-on-top/): According to the report, 99 per cent of locals described London’s cultural scene as ‘good’ or ‘amazing’.
- [Trump Says China Will Buy 200 Boeing Jets. Why US Presidents Keep Backing The Aircraft Giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-says-china-will-buy-200-boeing-jets-why-us-presidents-keep-backing-the-aircraft-giant/): Trump’s remarks have once again drawn attention to the importance of Boeing for US — not just as an aircraft manufacturer, but as a major pillar of the American economy.
- [As Russia War Drags On, Ukrainian Soldiers Face Two Battles: One Is Hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/as-russia-war-drags-on-ukrainian-soldiers-face-two-battles-one-is-hunger/): Ukraine soldiers in Kupyansk face hunger and poor leadership while Russia gains momentum in eastern Ukraine, prompting command changes and urgent aid calls.
- ['Visa Cartel Has Its Own Visa Temple': US Senator Targets Hyderabad Temple In H-1B Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/visa-cartel-has-its-own-visa-temple-us-senator-targets-hyderabad-temple-in-h-1b-attack/): Eric Schmitt alleged that some Big Tech contractors had exposed cases of Indian visa holders sharing confidential interview questions with applicants from India.
- [‘Absolutely no fuel’: Cuba hit by blackouts, protests amid power outages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/absolutely-no-fuel-cuba-hit-by-blackouts-protests-amid-power-outages/): Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.
- [Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iraqs-parliament-approves-new-ali-al-zaidi-government/): PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.
- [Trump Says Xi Promised Not To Send Weapons To Iran, Offered Help To Reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-says-xi-promised-not-to-send-weapons-to-iran-offered-help-to-reopen-hormuz/): Trump further claimed that Xi expressed willingness to assist in restoring shipping access through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.
- [PM Modi Meets Russia's Lavrov Ahead Of BRICS Meet, Discusses Ukraine, West Asia Situation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/pm-modi-meets-russias-lavrov-ahead-of-brics-meet-discusses-ukraine-west-asia-situation/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Sergei Lavrov in New Delhi, discusses Ukraine and West Asia tensions, reiterates India’s push for peaceful resolutions.
- [German Paediatrician Booked In 130 Sexual Abuse Cases, Including Against Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/german-paediatrician-booked-in-130-sexual-abuse-cases-including-against-children/): German paediatrician charged with 130 sexual abuse cases in Brandenburg clinics, prosecutors detail years of alleged crimes as investigations widen.
- [Latvian PM resigns over handling of stray Ukrainian drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/latvian-pm-resigns-over-handling-of-stray-ukrainian-drones/): Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones
- [Israel’s Netanyahu says suing New York Times over Palestinian rape article](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/israels-netanyahu-says-suing-new-york-times-over-palestinian-rape-article/): Israel launches ‘defamation’ suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.
- [Lamine Yamal divides opinion with Palestinian flag gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/lamine-yamal-divides-opinion-with-palestinian-flag-gesture/): A mural of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was painted in Gaza after the teenager waved a Palestinian flag.
- [Yemen gov’t, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in ‘largest’ swap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/yemen-govt-houthis-to-release-more-than-1600-pows-in-largest-swap/): The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.
- ['Deeply Troubling Rise In Anti-Semitism': Prince Harry After Spate Of Attacks In Britain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/deeply-troubling-rise-in-anti-semitism-prince-harry-after-spate-of-attacks-in-britain/): Prince Harry warns of a deeply troubling rise in anti-Semitism in Britain, urging protests to stay separate from hate and calling out all forms of racism.
- [What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-to-expect-from-the-48-team-format-at-the-world-cup-2026/): Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.
- [‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/the-world-is-sounding-an-alarm-why-big-tech-is-the-new-colonist/): Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
- [No Exit From El Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/no-exit-from-el-fasher/): Fault Lines and Lighthouse investigate the siege of Sudan’s el-Fasher, where civilians were trapped, starved and killed.
- [Ukraine Breaks Russia’s Year-Long Winning Streak On Battlefield, Gains Ground In South: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/ukraine-breaks-russias-year-long-winning-streak-on-battlefield-gains-ground-in-south-report/): Russia gains momentum in Ukraine, advancing in Donetsk and Kharkiv as Kyiv faces troop and aid shortages, while Moscow bets on a long war amid slow Western support.
- [Trump China Visit Live Updates: Trump Hails US-China Ties, Xi Calls US President's Visit 'Historic'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-china-visit-live-updates-trump-hails-us-china-ties-xi-calls-us-presidents-visit-historic/): Donald Trump China visit Live Updates: The US President will leave for Washington on Friday.
- [Why international law can’t stop mass atrocities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/why-international-law-cant-stop-mass-atrocities/): Law can hold power to account in theory, but has it been enough?
- [‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/never-mess-it-up-what-xi-and-trump-said-on-day-one-of-beijing-talks/): Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as ‘constructive, strategic and stable’ on the first day of talks.
- [Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/saudi-investment-fund-seals-fifa-deal-as-official-world-cup-2026-supporter/): PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
- [Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-xi-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-as-chinese-vessels-transit-key-waterway/): White House says the two leaders agree that the strait ‘must remain open to support the free flow of energy’.
- [Israeli minister blasts Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Palestinian flag wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/israeli-minister-blasts-barcelonas-lamine-yamal-for-palestinian-flag-wave/): Spanish international Lamine Yamal criticised for waving Palestinian flag during bus parade celebrating La Liga title.
- ['Didn't Have To Fire A Missile Or Shut Hormuz': Obama On How He Secured 2015 Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/didnt-have-to-fire-a-missile-or-shut-hormuz-obama-on-how-he-secured-2015-iran-deal/): Obama said the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was achieved through diplomacy without military action, and was backed by US and Israeli intelligence.
- [Health Secretary Wes Streeting Resigns: Will It Trigger A Leadership Crisis For UK PM Keir Starmer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/health-secretary-wes-streeting-resigns-will-it-trigger-a-leadership-crisis-for-uk-pm-keir-starmer/): Wes Streeting Resigns: Wes Streeting said that it is now “clear” Keir Starmer will not lead Labour into the next general election.
- [Trump’s China Visit May Bring Massive Boeing Deal, New US-China Trade Framework](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trumps-china-visit-may-bring-massive-boeing-deal-new-us-china-trade-framework/): Trump visit to China may yield large Boeing orders and new trade frameworks, as both sides discuss boards on trade and investment.
- [What Is 'Thucydides Trap'? Xi Used This Theory By America Analyst To Define US-China Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-is-thucydides-trap-xi-used-this-theory-by-america-analyst-to-define-us-china-ties/): Xi tells Trump that China and the US must avoid the Thucydides Trap, says both can cooperate, align the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Make America Great Again.
- [‘What’s This Idiot Doing’: Marco Rubio’s Beijing Visit Goes Viral For This One Great Hall Moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/whats-this-idiot-doing-marco-rubios-beijing-visit-goes-viral-for-this-one-great-hall-moment/): The clip, which quickly spread across social media platforms, showed Marco Rubio momentarily taking in the architecture during the formal diplomatic setting.
- [Latvian prime minister resigns after drone incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/latvian-prime-minister-resigns-after-drone-incident/): Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after several incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.
- [Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/serie-a-finish-in-chaos-worsened-by-clash-with-italian-open-tennis-final/): Serie A hit by final weekend chaos multiplied by Italian Open men’s tennis final booked in same venue as Rome derby.
- [What is on the table during Lebanon-Israel direct negotiations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-is-on-the-table-during-lebanon-israel-direct-negotiations/): Israel and Lebanon will meet for the third time this year to discuss a ceasefire and disarming Hezbollah.
- [Russian drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block during ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/russian-drone-attack-hits-kyiv-apartment-block-during-ceasefire/): Russian drone strikes collapsed a residential building in the Ukrainian capital.
- [Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/iran-still-waiting-for-us-visas-less-than-a-month-before-world-cup/): Farewell ceremony for Iran’s football team in Tehran on Wednesday, but US visas yet to be issued reports media.
- [Beijing Bingo: 3 Big Wins For Xi Jinping From Donald Trump’s China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/beijing-bingo-3-big-wins-for-xi-jinping-from-donald-trumps-china-visit/): Perhaps the most visually striking element of the visit was the delegation of US corporate leaders accompanying Donald Trump.
- [Roast Duck, Trumpet Pastry And More: What 'Picky Eater' Donald Trump Was Served At China Banquet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/roast-duck-trumpet-pastry-and-more-what-picky-eater-donald-trump-was-served-at-china-banquet/): The selection reflected an effort by Chinese hosts to balance traditional Chinese cuisine with dishes closer to Trump’s known tastes.
- ['Didn't Even Issue Condemnation': Iran's Aragchi Accuses UAE Of Direct Role In War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/didnt-even-issue-condemnation-irans-aragchi-accuses-uae-of-direct-role-in-war/): Araqchi’s comments followed a day after the UAE denied a claim by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he had visited the Gulf nation during the Iran war.
- [Seen Rarely, Known Even Less: Who's Xi Jinping’s Elusive Wife Peng Liyuan Invited To US By Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/seen-rarely-known-even-less-whos-xi-jinpings-elusive-wife-peng-liyuan-invited-to-us-by-trump/): Peng Liyuan was once one of China’s most recognizable cultural figures, a celebrated soprano whose performances made her a household name.
- [Elon Musk’s Facial Expressions Steal Spotlight As Social Media Goes Wild Over Viral China Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/elon-musks-facial-expressions-steal-spotlight-as-social-media-goes-wild-over-viral-china-moments/): Elon Musk was part of delegation traveling with Trump to meet Xi Jinping but it wasn’t policy discussions or business ties that dominated the conversation online.
- [Zimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/zimbabweans-lured-into-russias-war-as-families-plead-for-their-return/): Families call on governments in Moscow and Harare to secure the return of loved ones from Ukrainian front lines.
- [Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/two-killed-as-israel-ramps-up-southern-lebanon-attacks-ahead-of-us-talks/): Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on extending the ceasefire in Washington.
- [Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/labours-angela-rayner-says-she-has-been-cleared-over-uk-tax-affairs/): Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.
- [Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Netflix MMA fight: Card, start, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/ronda-rousey-vs-gina-carano-netflix-mma-fight-card-start-how-to-watch/): Trailblazing mixed martial arts fighters end lengthy retirements for highly-anticipated bout to be shown on Netflix.
- [Trump and Xi hail ‘most important’ relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-and-xi-hail-most-important-relationship/): US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.
- [What Is China's 'Great Rejuvenation'? Xi Says It Can Go 'Hand In Hand' With Trump's MAGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/what-is-chinas-great-rejuvenation-xi-says-it-can-go-hand-in-hand-with-trumps-maga/): The phrase “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” is one of the central political ideas promoted by Xi Jinping.
- [Trump–Xi Beijing Summit: Five Takeaways From A High-Stakes Push For Stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-xi-beijing-summit-five-takeaways-from-a-high-stakes-push-for-stability/): Despite years of rivalry across technology, tariffs, intellectual property and regional security, both leaders signaled an intent to prevent further escalation.
- ['It Is High Time': Iran's Araghchi Calls For Joint Efforts Against US Bullying At BRICS Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/it-is-high-time-irans-araghchi-calls-for-joint-efforts-against-us-bullying-at-brics-meet/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the BRICS meeting in New Delhi urged joint action against US coercion, as BRICS expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia
- [‘Cannot Be Ruled Out’: Could Trump’s Beijing Visit Open Door To Surprise Kim Jong Un Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/cannot-be-ruled-out-could-trumps-beijing-visit-open-door-to-surprise-kim-jong-un-meet/): According to a senior South Korean foreign ministry official cited by Yonhap News Agency, a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un “cannot be ruled out”
- [A US Citizen Was Running Secret Chinese Police Station. His Job: Report Dissidents To Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/a-us-citizen-was-running-secret-chinese-police-station-his-job-report-dissidents-to-beijing/): US citizen Lu Jianwang convicted of running a secret Chinese police station in Manhattan, faces up to 30 years, as California Mayor Eileen Wang quits over China agent charges.
- [Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/who-are-the-us-ceos-in-china-with-trump-and-whats-in-it-for-them/): Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.
- [Xi Jinping's Toast To Trump At Banquet: Lets 'Never Mess Up' China-US Relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/xi-jinpings-toast-to-trump-at-banquet-lets-never-mess-up-china-us-relationship/): Xi Jinping emphasizsed that both governments shared the belief that stable ties between the world’s two largest economies were critical.
- ['Unacceptable': MEA Issues Stern Rebuke After Attack Sinks Indian Cargo Vessel Off Oman; Here's What Happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/unacceptable-mea-issues-stern-rebuke-after-attack-sinks-indian-cargo-vessel-off-oman-heres-what-happened/): Preliminary reports suggest the ship was hit by a projectile that triggered a massive explosion and a subsequent fire
- [World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/world-cup-train-and-shuttle-bus-ticket-prices-cut-in-new-york-new-jersey/): Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.
- [Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/russia-launches-hundreds-more-drones-at-ukraine-killing-three-people/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired ‘more than 1,560 drones’ at Ukraine since Wednesday.
- [Secret Signal? Trump Salutes Chinese Defence Minister In Beijing | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/secret-signal-trump-salutes-chinese-defence-minister-in-beijing-video/): Donald Trump returns salute to Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing, sparking online speculation. US President meets Xi Jinping for high stakes talks.
- [Trump And Xi Held High-Stakes Summit In China But It Was Rubio, Musk Who Stole Spotlight | Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/trump-and-xi-held-high-stakes-summit-in-china-but-it-was-rubio-musk-who-stole-spotlight-heres-why/): Trump and Xi Jinping discussed on a range of subjects — the war in West Asia, the Taiwan issue, and the Russia-Ukraine war — during the high-stakes summit in Beijing
- [First Since Iran War: PM Modi Meets Iran FM Araghchi, Russian FM Lavrov In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/first-since-iran-war-pm-modi-meets-iran-fm-araghchi-russian-fm-lavrov-in-delhi/): India is hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 14 and 15, 2026, in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi also met other BRICS foreign ministers attending the gathering.
- [India Seeks Fresh US Waiver Extension On Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/india-seeks-fresh-us-waiver-extension-on-russian-oil-amid-global-supply-disruptions/): India has asked the US to extend its Russian oil sanctions waiver, as West Asia conflict disrupts supplies and Indian imports of Russian crude hit a record in May
- [Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/japanese-snacks-go-black-and-white-why-iran-war-is-driving-up-ink-prices/): Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.
- [Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/lionel-messi-scores-two-goals-as-inter-miami-rally-to-beat-cincinnati/): Argentinian star forward’s brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
- [In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/in-the-uk-muslim-votes-are-treated-as-a-problem-to-be-managed/): The UK’s local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.
- [Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/federal-judge-blocks-us-sanctions-against-un-rapporteur-francesca-albanese/): US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily ⁠blocked by a judge.
- [Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/14/could-iran-war-trigger-a-hunger-crisis/): The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
- ['Zi' Jinping? Trump Team’s TikTok Typo Sparks Social Media Frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/zi-jinping-trump-teams-tiktok-typo-sparks-social-media-frenzy/): The controversial video was designed to highlight Trump’s authoritative presence during his highly publicised two-day state visit to Beijing
- [Trump Says He Discussed Weapons Sales To Taiwan With Xi In 'Great Detail'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/trump-says-he-discussed-weapons-sales-to-taiwan-with-xi-in-great-detail/): Donald Trump says he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi, warns against war, while Xi says mishandling the Taiwan issue could push US China ties into dangerous conflict
- [Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/iran-war-live-lebanon-israel-extend-truce-tehran-ready-for-more-us-talks/): Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks have killed 2,951 people since March 2, with at least 8,988 wounded.
- [US Officials Suspect Iranian Hackers Behind Breaches Of Fuel Monitoring Systems At Gas Stations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/us-officials-suspect-iranian-hackers-behind-breaches-of-fuel-monitoring-systems-at-gas-stations/): US officials suspect Iranian hackers breached automatic tank gauge systems at US gas stations, altering display readings and raising serious fuel infrastructure security concerns
- [Activists hang Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower for Nakba Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/activists-hang-palestinian-flag-on-the-eiffel-tower-for-nakba-day/): Members of Extinction Rebellion scaled the Eiffel Tower to hang a Palestinian flag for Nakba day.
- [Hinduja Family's Wealth Rises To £38 Billion, Tops UK's Rich List Under Next-Gen Brothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/hinduja-familys-wealth-rises-to-38-billion-tops-uks-rich-list-under-next-gen-brothers/): Hinduja family tops 2026 Sunday Times Rich List with 38 billion pounds, UK billionaires rise to 157, Christopher Harborne debuts sixth.
- [Hamas Military Leader Targeted In Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza; Seven Killed, Several Others Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/hamas-military-leader-targeted-in-israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza-seven-killed-several-others-injured/): Israel airstrikes in Gaza targeted Hamas military chief al-Haddad, key October 7 planner, killing at least seven, Israel claims he was eliminated, Hamas has not confirmed
- [What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/what-did-trump-and-xi-discuss-during-the-china-summit/): US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- [Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/seven-killed-in-gaza-on-nakba-day-as-israel-says-it-targets-hamas-member/): Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza City.
- [What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/what-are-world-cup-2026-national-team-base-camps-and-their-locations/): Training and accommodation locations for Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, England, Iran and other World Cup teams.
- [Mahmoud Khalil calls for deportation to be halted in light of new evidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/mahmoud-khalil-calls-for-deportation-to-be-halted-in-light-of-new-evidence/): Lawyers say new evidence suggests Trump admin ‘engineered’ outcome of case against pro-Palestine Columbia student.
- [Pakistan’s Fatima Sana breaks world record for fastest 50 in women’s T20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/pakistans-fatima-sana-breaks-world-record-for-fastest-50-in-womens-t20/): Pakistan captain Sana scored 50 off 15 balls in a match-winning innings against Zimbabwe in Karachi.
- [Trump calls journalist’s Iran reporting ‘treasonous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-calls-journalists-iran-reporting-treasonous/): Trump called New York Times journalist reporting on the Iran war as “treasonous” while claiming a ‘victory’.
- [Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/ex-sinaloa-security-chief-in-mexico-arrested-in-us-over-alleged-cartel-ties/): Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.
- [Cuba hit by protests, blackouts amid oil shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/cuba-hit-by-protests-blackouts-amid-oil-shortage/): Cubans lit fires in Havana’s streets to protest electricity blackouts.
- [PM Modi Arrives In Netherlands After UAE Visit, Trade, Defence And More On Cards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/pm-modi-arrives-in-netherlands-after-uae-visit-trade-defence-and-more-on-cards/): PM Modi reaches the Netherlands on the second leg of his five nation tour, to meet Rob Jetten and Dutch royals, focusing on trade, tech, green growth and EU India ties
- [Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/is-the-us-dialling-down-its-support-for-taiwan/): Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
- [Trump Delegation Threw Away Gifts, Credentials, Burner Phones Before Leaving China: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-delegation-threw-away-gifts-credentials-burner-phones-before-leaving-china-report/): Trump delegation in China reportedly used burner phones, destroyed them after return, discarded China gifts, highlighting deep US China cybersecurity mistrust and espionage fears.
- [Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-departs-china-touting-deals-but-little-clarity-on-iran-or-taiwan/): Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not “asking for any favors” on Iran.
- [Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/zelenskyy-vows-response-after-russian-strike-kills-24-in-kyiv/): Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
- [Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-says-china-to-buy-200-boeing-planes-much-lower-than-expected/): Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
- [Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/canadas-carney-travels-to-alberta-as-separatists-face-legal-setback/): Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
- [WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/who-confirms-10-global-hantavirus-cases-hondius-crew-remain-symptom-free/): World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is ‘low’.
- ['India Can Play A Greater Role': Iran Says Delhi Can Help Bring Peace To West Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/india-can-play-a-greater-role-iran-says-delhi-can-help-bring-peace-to-west-asia/): Iran FM Abbas Araghchi urges India to play a greater peace role in West Asia, blames US mistrust for stalled talks, offers to resume oil exports and backs Chabahar Port development
- [UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/uae-to-accelerate-oil-pipeline-project-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz/): The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help ‘meet global demands’.
- [Hantavirus: how scared should we be?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/hantavirus-how-scared-should-we-be/): Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear
- [Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/russia-pounds-kyiv-as-its-advance-in-eastern-ukraine-slows-to-a-crawl/): Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
- [Trump Warns Taiwan Against Independence Moves After Xi Summit: Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-warns-taiwan-against-independence-moves-after-xi-summit-why-it-matters/): Trump signals support for avoiding Taiwanese independence after summit with Xi Jinping, stressing no new war, as Taiwan remains a key flashpoint in US China relations.
- ['We Spy Like Hell Too': Trump When Asked About Chinese Cyberattacks On US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/we-spy-like-hell-too-trump-when-asked-about-chinese-cyberattacks-on-us/): Donald Trump says he and Xi Jinping traded accusations over cyberattacks, openly acknowledging US China espionage tensions after their Beijing summit on trade, AI and Taiwan.
- [Indian National Admits To Running Human Smuggling Network In US, Faces Up To 15 Years In Jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/indian-national-admits-to-running-human-smuggling-network-in-us-faces-up-to-15-years-in-jail/): The youth is expected to be sentenced in September, the Justice Department said.
- [London Museum To Return 2,000 Sacred Jain Manuscripts Taken During Colonial Era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/london-museum-to-return-2000-sacred-jain-manuscripts-taken-during-colonial-era/): The Institute of Jainology said the focus should be on collaboration and rebuilding access to cultural heritage rather than judging the past through present day standards.
- [California county scam ad lawsuit adds to mounting Meta legal woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/california-county-scam-ad-lawsuit-adds-to-mounting-meta-legal-woes/): Santa Clara accuses Meta of failing to regulate scam adds, months after landmark ruling against social media giants.
- [Iran says lack of trust is the main obstacle in US negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/iran-says-lack-of-trust-is-the-main-obstacle-in-us-negotiations/): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that a deep mistrust with the US continues to hinder negotiations
- [Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/israel-kills-seven-in-lebanon-as-direct-talks-continue-in-us-for-second-day/): Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.
- [FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/fa-cup-final-chelsea-vs-manchester-city-teams-start-lineups/): Manchester City will continue their hunt for a domestic treble when they face Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup final.
- [BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/brics-talks-end-without-joint-statement-as-divisions-over-iran-war-deepen/): Iran’s FM had urged member states to condemn ‘violations of international law by the United States and Israel’.
- [‘India Could Play This Role’: Russia Floats New Delhi As Pakistan Alternative In US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/india-could-play-this-role-russia-floats-new-delhi-as-pakistan-alternative-in-us-iran-talks/): Lavrov also accused some nations of attempting to deepen hostility between Iran and Arab countries. He said Russia was instead working towards reducing tensions.
- [‘Half of British Muslims are under 25’: Report shows shifting demographics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/half-of-british-muslims-are-under-25-report-shows-shifting-demographics/): Most Muslims are young and many have a degree, but some are disadvantaged in housing while lone-parent families rise.
- [Cannes Film Festival 2026: a different carpet roll-out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/cannes-film-festival-2026-a-different-carpet-roll-out/): How big events shape the uprising and how the uprising shapes the big events.
- [FA Cup final: Man City’s season a success ‘regardless of trophies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/fa-cup-final-man-citys-season-a-success-regardless-of-trophies/): Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final looking to add to their League Cup success and with eye on EPL title.
- [Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-says-he-discussed-taiwan-arms-sale-with-chinas-xi-jinping/): US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- [How the far right got its name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/how-the-far-right-got-its-name/): The far right has gone from fringe to mainstream – but political scientists say the term is often misused.
- [Stiff Opposition: Trump Picks Penile Implant Specialist For Hantavirus Briefing; Far-Right Posts Trigger Blowback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/stiff-opposition-trump-picks-penile-implant-specialist-for-hantavirus-briefing-far-right-posts-trigger-blowback/): The scrutiny intensified when investigative reports surfaced detailing a series of historic comments made by Dr Brian Christine on various digital platforms
- [China's Xi Accepts Trump's Invite, To Visit US In Autumn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/chinas-xi-accepts-trumps-invite-to-visit-us-in-autumn/): Trump had earlier invited Xi to visit the US in September. 
- [Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/pressure-mounts-on-embattled-uk-pm-keir-starmer-as-rivals-circle/): Wes Streeting, a key Starmer rival, backed Manchester’s Andy Burnham as among the best options to challenge Starmer.
- [Historical reckoning: The push for the US to acknowledge the Nakba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/historical-reckoning-the-push-for-the-us-to-acknowledge-the-nakba/): On the 78th anniversary of the mass expulsion of Palestinians, experts say US ‘political amnesia’ continues.
- [Nakba: Jewish voices are challenging the stories Israel tells about itself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/nakba-jewish-voices-are-challenging-the-stories-israel-tells-about-itself/): A film director, historian and Holocaust survivor speak to Al Jazeera as opinions shift.
- [Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/araghchi-iran-doubts-us-seriousness-about-talks-amid-nuclear-deadlock/): Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi spoke at a BRICS meeting in India about his “distrust” of the US regarding war negotiations.
- [Trump Says Tariffs Never Came Up During Xi Meeting Despite Years Of Trade Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-says-tariffs-never-came-up-during-xi-meeting-despite-years-of-trade-tensions/): Trump says tariffs were not discussed with Xi at Beijing summit, despite expectations, talks focused on trade deals, Boeing orders, energy, AI and stabilising economic ties.
- [After Meeting Xi, Trump Discusses Iran With Germany’s Merz, Japan PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/after-meeting-xi-trump-discusses-iran-with-germanys-merz-japan-pm/): Donald Trump held telephonic conversations with Friedrich Merz and Sanae Takaichi while heading back from China on Friday.
- [Deadly attack on Pakistan outpost puts Afghanistan ceasefire at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/deadly-attack-on-pakistan-outpost-puts-afghanistan-ceasefire-at-risk/): Two assaults in the northwest region have killed more than 20 people in recent days.
- [Ronaldo judged on form not age for Portugal at World Cup, says Martinez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/ronaldo-judged-on-form-not-age-for-portugal-at-world-cup-says-martinez/): Ronaldo will play in his fifth World Cup and is the record scorer at international level with 143 goals for Portugal.
- [Philippines vows to hand fugitive senator to ICC following shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/philippines-vows-to-hand-fugitive-senator-to-icc-following-shootout/): Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa wanted for alleged role as top enforcer of ex-president Duterte’s deadly drug war.
- [Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-xi-summit-china-us-disagree-on-what-they-agreed-on/): US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
- [78 years later: Palestinians are still denied their right to return.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/78-years-later-palestinians-are-still-denied-their-right-to-return/): 78 years ago, 800,000 Palestinians were displaced by zionist militias. Today, their grandchildren are still refugees.
- [Negotiation Will Proceed Once Iran Feels US Is Fair And Balanced: Tehran’s FM Araghchi To News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/negotiation-will-proceed-once-iran-feels-us-is-fair-and-balanced-tehrans-fm-araghchi-to-news18/): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran would move forward with negotiations only if it is convinced that US is genuinely committed to a “fair and balanced deal”
- [Trump Made Massive Profits On Big Tech Stock Trades, Financial Disclosure Shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-made-massive-profits-on-big-tech-stock-trades-financial-disclosure-shows/): Trump disclosed $220 million to $750 million in Q1 2026 trades, with big bets on Nvidia, Apple, Intel, Boeing and major sell offs in Microsoft, Amazon, Meta.
- [Health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/health-officials-raise-alarm-over-new-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo/): Concern is high regarding the potential spread of the virus amid a precarious security situation in the affected area.
- [David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/david-beckham-becomes-first-british-billionaire-sportsman/): Beckham and his wife Victoria’s collective wealth reached the milestone this year, according to Sunday Times Rich List.
- [Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/why-the-iran-conflict-is-becoming-a-problem-for-brics/): Second BRICS meeting in a row collapses without joint position because of disagreements over the war on Iran.
- [Lukaku included in Belgium’s World Cup squad despite injury-plagued season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/lukaku-included-in-belgiums-world-cup-squad-despite-injury-plagued-season/): The country’s top goalscorer has not started for Napoli this season and made just seven substitute appearances.
- [Israeli settler attacks activist during tour on settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/israeli-settler-attacks-activist-during-tour-on-settler-violence/): A group of Israeli settlers attacked Israeli rights activists in the occupied West Bank.
- [This is the Palestinian Nakba, measured in land taken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/this-is-the-palestinian-nakba-measured-in-land-taken/): On May 15, Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba. The count of land Israel has taken keeps growing today.
- [Finland ends drone alert amid regional fears of Ukraine war spillover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/finland-ends-drone-alert-amid-regional-fears-of-ukraine-war-spillover/): Finnish defence authorities scramble fighter jets; defence chief warns of more alarms as Russian war persists.
- [The Woman Behind Some Of Trump’s Most Controversial Truth Social Posts: Who Is Natalie Harp?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/the-woman-behind-some-of-trumps-most-controversial-truth-social-posts-who-is-natalie-harp/): The longtime Trump loyalist reportedly compiles and uploads many of the president’s late-night Truth Social posts, including some that have triggered backlash.
- [Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-and-xi-move-towards-business-first-relationship-after-beijing-summit/): The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
- [Three years of the West Bank’s ‘third Nakba’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/three-years-of-the-west-banks-third-nakba/): Displacement and violence haunt Palestinian Bedouins, forced from their homes repeatedly since the Nakba of 1948.
- [India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/india-hikes-fuel-prices-as-iran-crisis-bites/): The world’s third-largest oil importer announced increased fuel prices and austerity measures due to the energy crisis.
- [How Xi-Trump summit failed to yield Iran war breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/how-xi-trump-summit-failed-to-yield-iran-war-breakthrough/): US officials have nudged China to do more on the blocked Hormuz strait. President Xi doesn’t appear to have budged.
- [‘Unacceptable In Any Manner’: PM Modi Condemns Attacks On UAE During US-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/unacceptable-in-any-manner-pm-modi-condemns-attacks-on-uae-during-us-iran-war/): PM Modi said that India “stands shoulder to shoulder with the UAE” and will continue to support the country in the future.  
- [If Keir Starmer Quits As PM, Would Britain Face A General Election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/if-keir-starmer-quits-as-pm-would-britain-face-a-general-election/): More than 90 Labour lawmakers have now reportedly either called for Starmer to resign or asked him to set out a clear timetable for his departure.
- [UAE Announces Accelerated Pipeline Construction To Bypass Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/uae-announces-accelerated-pipeline-construction-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz/): Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to fast-track the West-East Pipeline project.
- [Defence, Gas Supply, Strategic Oil Reserves Pacts: PM Modi’s Short UAE Visit Brings Big Returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/defence-gas-supply-strategic-oil-reserves-pacts-pm-modis-short-uae-visit-brings-big-returns/): The agreements were exchanged in the presence of PM Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- [The Diplomacy Of Omission: Why India Avoids Choosing Between Iran And UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/the-diplomacy-of-omission-why-india-avoids-choosing-between-iran-and-uae/): At the BRICS meet in New Delhi, Iran accused the UAE of military aggression, even as India signed a strategic defence pact and major investment deals with the UAE in Abu Dhabi
- [Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/scientists-identify-massive-new-dinosaur-following-thailand-dig/): Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
- [Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/nadim-bawalsa-the-palestinian-diaspora-from-denial-to-genocide/): Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
- [US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/us-seeks-indictment-of-former-cuban-leader-raul-castro/): The potential charges relate to Cuba’s 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
- [Xi praises US ‘milestone’ visit and relationship, offers Trump roses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/xi-praises-us-milestone-visit-and-relationship-offers-trump-roses/): Xi praised the new ‘constructive and strategic’ relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip.
- [US Understands It Cannot Achieve Anything Through Aggression: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/us-understands-it-cannot-achieve-anything-through-aggression-iran-fm-abbas-araghchi/): Speaking on the sidelines of BRICS FMs Meet in India, Araghchi also suggested that Washington’s pressure tactics against Iran had failed to produce the desired outcome.
- [As Trump Dined On Chinese Delicacies With Xi, Press Got McDonald’s Served In Vans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/as-trump-dined-on-chinese-delicacies-with-xi-press-got-mcdonalds-served-in-vans/): Trump and Xi were served an expansive menu featuring both seafood and traditional Chinese dishes, White House reporters travelling with Trump were served McDonald’s.
- [Trump Did Not Ask Xi For Help Regarding Iran War, US Doesn’t Need It: Marco Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-did-not-ask-xi-for-help-regarding-iran-war-us-doesnt-need-it-marco-rubio/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump did not ask China’s Xi Jinping for help on the Iran war, adding the US does not need Chinese assistance
- [F16 Jets Escort PM Modi's Aircraft As It Enters UAE's Airspace | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/f16-jets-escort-pm-modis-aircraft-as-it-enters-uaes-airspace-watch/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft was escorted by the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) F16 jets as it entered the country’s airspace on Friday
- [‘Showed Remarkable Patience’: PM Modi Thanks UAE Leadership For Caring For Indians During Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/showed-remarkable-patience-pm-modi-thanks-uae-leadership-for-caring-for-indians-during-iran-war/): Post Content
- [Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/mitoma-fails-to-make-japans-2026-world-cup-squad-due-to-hamstring-injury/): Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
- [Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/millions-of-palestinians-mark-78-years-since-the-nakba/): Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
- [Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/nakba-day-78-years-of-ethnic-cleansing/): On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948.
- [Benched Mbappe says he’s fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/benched-mbappe-says-hes-fourth-choice-forward-at-real-madrid-under-arbeloa/): Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win ​over Real Oviedo.
- ['Preparations Are Complete': Putin To Visit Xi In Beijing Days After Trump Wraps China Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/preparations-are-complete-putin-to-visit-xi-in-beijing-days-after-trump-wraps-china-trip/): This marks the first time China gears up to host the leaders of the two superpowers in the same month, reflecting its attempt to maintain ties with both amid wars on several fronts
- [US Is Declining: 4 Reasons Xi Jinping Is ‘100% Correct’ Like Donald Trump Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/us-is-declining-4-reasons-xi-jinping-is-100-correct-like-donald-trump-said/): Four ways in which the US is a declining nation, News18 explains
- [The 1996 Cuba Aircraft Shootdown: Why US Is Indicting Fidel Castro's Brother Raul After 30 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/the-1996-cuba-aircraft-shootdown-why-us-is-indicting-fidel-castros-brother-raul-after-30-years/): On February 24, 1996, two small civilian aircraft belonging to the exile organisation Brothers to the Rescue were shot down by Cuban Air Force MiG fighter jets.
- [Why India’s RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/why-indias-rss-is-lobbying-the-west-amid-attacks-on-minorities-at-home/): Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing ‘damage control’.
- [Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/iran-war-day-77-trump-xi-discuss-hormuz-as-tehran-rallies-brics/): The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.
- [How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/how-david-ben-gurion-got-the-palestinians-wrong-in-1948/): The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel’s best efforts and worst brutality.
- ['We Settled A Lot Of Problems': Trump's 'Great Man' Praise For Xi And A Rosy Picture On Iran, Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/we-settled-a-lot-of-problems-trumps-great-man-praise-for-xi-and-a-rosy-picture-on-iran-hormuz/): After a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on the second day of his visit to Beijing, U.S. President Trump announced he had made some “fantastic trade deals”
- [Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-and-xi-hold-high-stakes-talks-in-beijing/): US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
- [Inside Zhongnanhai: Beijing’s Secretive Power Hub Where Xi Hosted Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/inside-zhongnanhai-beijings-secretive-power-hub-where-xi-hosted-trump/): Zhongnanhai is closed to the public and remains one of the most secretive political compounds in the world.
- [18 Pakistan Security Personnel Killed In Coordinated Attacks In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/18-pakistan-security-personnel-killed-in-coordinated-attacks-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-exclusive/): The attacks come amid a fresh surge in militant violence in northwestern Pakistan, days after a market blast and a deadly ambush on police officers in nearby Bannu district.
- [Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/top-us-admiral-strikes-severely-degraded-irans-military-defence/): Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as lawmakers questioned him on Capitol Hill.
- [Trump And Xi Met In Beijing, But One Detail Stood Out: Not One Woman At The Table](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/trump-and-xi-met-in-beijing-but-one-detail-stood-out-not-one-woman-at-the-table/): The absence of women at the main Trump-Xi bilateral table has sparked debate online, with critics calling it a troubling reflection of who gets represented in global diplomacy.
- [Xi's 'US Is Declining' Remark Gets Trump's '100% Correct' Reply, Blames 'Sleepy Joe Biden'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/15/xis-us-is-declining-remark-gets-trumps-100-correct-reply-blames-sleepy-joe-biden/): It remained unclear whether Trump was referring to remarks Xi made during private discussions or in a public setting in Beijing.
- [Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/two-presidential-campaign-staffers-killed-in-colombia-as-elections-near/): Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.
- [Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/thousands-protest-at-eurovision-final-as-five-countries-boycott-over-israel/): Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid Gaza war.
- [Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/bolivian-army-attempts-to-clear-roads-after-11-days-of-protests/): Military police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests
- [Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/taiwan-says-it-is-an-independent-nation-after-trump-arms-sale-remarks/): Taiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation
- [Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/poll-shows-lula-and-bolsonaro-tied-before-brazils-presidential-election/): Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race.
- [Trump Says Islamic State 'Second In Command' Killed In Joint Operation By US and Nigerian Forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/trump-says-islamic-state-second-in-command-killed-in-joint-operation-by-us-and-nigerian-forces/): US and Nigerian forces kill senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation in Nigeria, dealing a major blow to IS operations across Africa
- [Chips, Ports, Energy: 16 Dutch CEOs Who Met PM Modi In The Hague And What They Discussed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/chips-ports-energy-16-dutch-ceos-who-met-pm-modi-in-the-hague-and-what-they-discussed/): Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten upgrade India Netherlands ties to a strategic partnership, back ASML Tata Electronics deal for Indias first semiconductor FAB in Dholera
- [Accident kills eight people in Thailand raising questions of rail safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/accident-kills-eight-people-in-thailand-raising-questions-of-rail-safety/): Devastating railway accident in Bangkok kills at least eight people. And an investigation is underway.
- [Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/latvias-president-asks-opposition-leader-to-form-new-government/): If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.
- [Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/tens-of-thousands-join-far-right-rally-in-central-london/): Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson
- [In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/in-response-to-trump-taiwan-says-it-is-sovereign-and-independent/): Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
- [Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/can-new-pakistan-afghanistan-tensions-lead-to-another-border-clash/): Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.
- [PM Modi Announces Elevation Of Indo-Dutch Ties To Strategic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/pm-modi-announces-elevation-of-indo-dutch-ties-to-strategic-partnership/): PM Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten hold bilateral talks, elevating India Netherlands ties to a Strategic Partnership, focusing on innovation, investment, sustainability and defence
- [Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/palestinian-president-abbas-casts-vote-in-decisive-fatah-elections/): Internal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.
- [Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/thousands-march-in-central-london-to-mark-78th-nakba-anniversary/): Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba
- [DRC health minister warns ‘very high’ Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/drc-health-minister-warns-very-high-ebola-lethality-rate-as-toll-hits-80/): Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.
- [Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/spanish-foreign-minister-on-spains-clash-with-the-trump-administration/): Jose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Spain’s commitment to international law and relations with the US.
- [Francesca Albanese on Israeli sexual violence suffered by Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/francesca-albanese-on-israeli-sexual-violence-suffered-by-palestinians/): Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.
- [Scuffles, Tear Gas And Shutdowns: Chaos Marks Limited Edition Swatch Sale Worldwide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/scuffles-tear-gas-and-shutdowns-chaos-marks-limited-edition-swatch-sale-worldwide/): Videos on social media showed hundreds of people waiting through the night, and several days in some cities, hoping to get their hands on the “Royal Pop” watches.
- [UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/uk-ex-health-minister-says-will-run-to-replace-prime-minister-keir-starmer/): Pressure mounts on Starmer’s government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.
- ['Joyous Moment For Every Indian': PM Modi Hails Return Of Chola Copper Plates From Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/joyous-moment-for-every-indian-pm-modi-hails-return-of-chola-copper-plates-from-netherlands/): Pm Modi announces 11th century Chola Copper Plates will be repatriated from the Netherlands, thanking Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Dutch government and Leiden University.
- [Iranian State TV Host Fires At UAE Flag During Live Firearms Segment | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/iranian-state-tv-host-fires-at-uae-flag-during-live-firearms-segment-video/): During the segment, the commander encouraged viewers to attend booths set up at pro-government rallies to receive weapons training.
- [Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/hamas-confirms-killing-of-qassam-brigades-leader-in-israeli-attack/): Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, in an attack that killed seven others.
- [Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/man-city-beat-chelsea-in-fa-cup-final-to-keep-treble-dream-alive/): Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
- [Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/sudanese-army-captures-key-town-near-ethiopian-border-from-rsf/): Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
- [Al Jazeera’s exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/al-jazeeras-exclusive-report-from-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
- ['Using Them As Bargaining Chip': Trump Says Taiwan Arms Sales Could Depend On China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/using-them-as-bargaining-chip-trump-says-taiwan-arms-sales-could-depend-on-china/): Donald Trump hints a 14 billion Taiwan arms sale may be used as leverage with China, alarming Taipei, while also pressing Taiwan chip makers to shift production to the US.
- [Maldivian Diver Dies While Attempting To Recover Bodies Of Italian Divers From Deep-Sea Cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/maldivian-diver-dies-while-attempting-to-recover-bodies-of-italian-divers-from-deep-sea-cave/): The Maldivian diver was identified as Mohamed Mahudhee, a member of the Maldivian national defence force.
- [Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/iran-warns-of-readiness-for-war-and-economic-costs-as-us-talks-falter/): Iranian leaders and TV have ramped up pressure on the US with a stream of messaging to domestic and foreign audiences.
- [Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/abu-bilal-al-minuki-isils-shadow-commander-in-west-africa/): Nigeria and the US say ‘key’ ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
- [Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Makes Unannounced Visit To Iran, To Hold High-Level Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/pakistans-interior-minister-mohsin-naqvi-makes-unannounced-visit-to-iran-to-hold-high-level-talks/): Naqvi is expected to hold talks with top Iranian officials during his unannounced visit to Tehran, as Pakistan seeks to expand its limited diplomatic clout in the conflict.
- [China Confirms Deal To Buy Boeing Aircraft, US Engines After Trump Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/china-confirms-deal-to-buy-boeing-aircraft-us-engines-after-trump-visit/): Trump had earlier said that China agreed to buy at least 200 aircraft from Boeing along with around 450 aircraft engines from General Electric.
- [Israeli army kills Palestinian man, raids homes in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/israeli-army-kills-palestinian-man-raids-homes-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old man in Jenin Camp, the Palestinian health ministry said.
- [How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/how-thomas-massie-came-to-represent-republican-dissent-in-age-of-trump/): Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.
- [Zimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/zimbabwes-diaspora-reshapes-real-estate-and-farming-investment-trends/): Zimbabwean digital influencers appear to influence diaspora investment decisions through social media.
- [Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/tens-of-thousands-march-in-london-in-far-right-and-pro-palestine-protests/): British capital sees heightened security as right wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.
- [After Andhra Pradesh Move, A Look At Countries That Pay Couples To Have More Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/after-andhra-pradesh-move-a-look-at-countries-that-pay-couples-to-have-more-children/): Similar ideas have been tried in several countries facing demographic slowdown.
- [Who’s Controlling UFOs? Ex-US Navy Admiral Suggests Non-Human Intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/whos-controlling-ufos-ex-us-navy-admiral-suggests-non-human-intelligence/): Retired US Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet stressed that the term “extraterrestrial” may be too narrow, since the origin of these objects remains unknown.
- [Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/amid-the-fertiliser-crisis-africa-has-a-chemical-free-option-agroecology/): Amid the looming fertiliser crisis, African states should invest in sustainable agriculture to increase yields and food
- [Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/ultra-orthodox-conscription-dispute-pushes-israeli-government-to-brink/): Israeli government faces collapse as coalition parties clash over military draft exemptions for Haredi constituents.
- [Moment of deadly train crash in Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/moment-of-deadly-train-crash-in-bangkok/): At least eight people have been killed after a freight train crashed into a public bus in Thailand.
- [Mexico teachers threaten World Cup disruption over pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/mexico-teachers-threaten-world-cup-disruption-over-pay/): Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup if their demands for higher pay.
- [Iran Plans to Charge Fees For Ships Passing Through Strait Of Hormuz, Lawmaker Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/iran-plans-to-charge-fees-for-ships-passing-through-strait-of-hormuz-lawmaker-says/): Iran plans a new Strait of Hormuz transit system, limiting access to friendly states and charging ship fees, raising concerns for global oil trade and regional maritime security.
- [‘Go Back To India’: Indian Restaurant Owner Forced To Shut 18-Year-Old Eatery In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/go-back-to-india-indian-restaurant-owner-forced-to-shut-18-year-old-eatery-in-japan/): Manish Kumar, who owns an Indian restaurant in Saitama Prefecture, said Japan’s Immigration Services Agency denied his visa renewal under stricter rules introduced last year.
- [‘Looks Like Civil War’: Pakistan Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Worsening Security in Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/looks-like-civil-war-pakistan-lawmakers-raise-alarm-over-worsening-security-in-balochistan/): Lawmakers in Balochistan warn the provincial government is losing control as militant attacks, extortion and unrest rise, with ministers calling the situation akin to civil war.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester City – FA Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/live-chelsea-vs-manchester-city-fa-cup-final/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Israel’s Image Crisis: Becoming Too Big to Spin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/israels-image-crisis-becoming-too-big-to-spin/): Israel has never spent more on its national propaganda campaigns.
- [Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona with his ‘mission complete’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/robert-lewandowski-to-leave-barcelona-with-his-mission-complete/): Veteran Polish striker helped Barca to three La Liga titles, including this season’s trophy, and the 2025 Copa del Rey.
- [12 Injured After Train Derails Near Colombo; Man Arrested For Allegedly Tampering With Tracks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/12-injured-after-train-derails-near-colombo-man-arrested-for-allegedly-tampering-with-tracks/): The train was travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo when it derailed between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya, disrupting operations on Sri Lanka’s main railway line.
- [Eight Killed After Train Rams Into Bus In Thailand, Triggering Huge Blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/eight-killed-after-train-rams-into-bus-in-thailand-triggering-huge-blaze/): At least eight people died and several were injured when a freight train hit a passenger bus near Bangkoks Makkasan area, sparking a fire, authorities are investigating.
- [Xi Jinping’s Entourage At Banquet For Trump Featured Some Of China’s Most Powerful Industrial Titans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/xi-jinpings-entourage-at-banquet-for-trump-featured-some-of-chinas-most-powerful-industrial-titans/): Xi Jinping’s “squad” at the Beijing summit included some of the most influential figures driving the country’s industrial and technological expansion.
- [NASA Telescope Maps Nearly 6,000 Exoplanets In Most Complete View Of Starry Sky Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/nasa-telescope-maps-nearly-6000-exoplanets-in-most-complete-view-of-starry-sky-yet/): NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets across the Milky Way galaxy, combining observations since 2018.
- [Taiwan's Response To Trump's Warning On Independence: 'We Are An Independent Nation'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/taiwans-response-to-trumps-warning-on-independence-we-are-an-independent-nation/): This came after US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- [Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon continue despite ‘ceasefire’ extension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/israeli-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-continue-despite-ceasefire-extension/): Despite Lebanon and Israel extending the ceasefire deal for another 45 days, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon.
- [How Kansas City became unlikely 2026 World Cup hosts for the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/how-kansas-city-became-unlikely-2026-world-cup-hosts-for-the-us/): Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.
- [At least eight killed, 25 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/at-least-eight-killed-25-injured-as-train-hits-bus-in-bangkok/): A train crashed into a public bus near an airport rail link station Bangkok’s city centre, Thai media report.
- [Hamas Chief In Gaza Izz Al-Din Al-Haddad Killed In Israeli Strike, IDF Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/hamas-chief-in-gaza-izz-al-din-al-haddad-killed-in-israeli-strike-idf-confirms/): Before becoming Hamas’s top commander in Gaza, Izz al-Din al-Haddad served as chief of the group’s Gaza City Brigade.
- [From the Nakba to Gaza’s ruins: One man’s lifetime of displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/from-the-nakba-to-gazas-ruins-one-mans-lifetime-of-displacement/): Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.
- [Britain is losing the ability to tell anti-Semitism from dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/britain-is-losing-the-ability-to-tell-anti-semitism-from-dissent/): The collapse of that distinction protects no one — least of all the Jewish communities it claims to defend.
- [Israeli settler blindfolds and detains Palestinian in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/israeli-settler-blindfolds-and-detains-palestinian-in-occupied-west-bank/): An armed Israeli settler blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank.
- [Netherlands Returns 11th Century Chola Copper Plates To India After Over 100 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/netherlands-returns-11th-century-chola-copper-plates-to-india-after-over-100-years/): Historians believe the copper plates were taken to the Netherlands during Dutch colonial rule on the Coromandel Coast in the 18th century.
- [PM Modi Receives Colourful Cultural Welcome From Young Diaspora Artists In The Hague | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/pm-modi-receives-colourful-cultural-welcome-from-young-diaspora-artists-in-the-hague-watch/): Young performers welcomed the Prime Minister with cultural presentations reflecting different aspects of Indian culture.
- [Host Olympics, Become World’s Growth Engine: PM Modi Lists India’s 4 Big Goals During Netherlands Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/host-olympics-become-worlds-growth-engine-pm-modi-lists-indias-4-big-goals-during-netherlands-visit/): Marking 12 years as Prime Minister, PM Modi said India’s aspirations were limitless and stressed that the country must dream big to progress.
- ['Most Active Terrorist' Killed: Who Was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS Second-In-Command?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/most-active-terrorist-killed-who-was-abu-bilal-al-minuki-isis-second-in-command/): Announcing the operation on Truth Social, Trump described Abu-Bilal al-Minuki as ‘the most active terrorist in the world’ and claimed his removal had weakened ISIS globally.
- [Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/russias-putin-to-visit-china-following-trumps-trip/): Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to ‘further strengthen the comprehensive partnership’, the Kremlin says.
- [After Trump’s Trip, Vladimir Putin To Meet Xi Jinping In China On May 19-20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/after-trumps-trip-vladimir-putin-to-meet-xi-jinping-in-china-on-may-19-20/): During the visit, Putin and Xi are expected to hold talks on bilateral relations and other key issues.
- [‘If Pakistan Continues To Harbour Terrorists...’: Army Chief’s Warning To Islamabad One Year After Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/if-pakistan-continues-to-harbour-terrorists-army-chiefs-warning-to-islamabad-one-year-after-op-sindoor/): General Dwivedi said Pakistan would have to decide “whether they want to be part of geography or history” if it continued to support terrorism targeting India.
- [PM Modi Congratulates Ali Falih Kadhim al Zaidi On Taking Office As Iraq’s Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/pm-modi-congratulates-ali-falih-kadhim-al-zaidi-on-taking-office-as-iraqs-prime-minister/): India and Iraq share longstanding political and economic relations, with energy cooperation remaining a key pillar of the partnership.
- [‘They Will Take Out The Gun’: Russian Foreign Minister Snaps At Journalist During Delhi Briefing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/they-will-take-out-the-gun-russian-foreign-minister-snaps-at-journalist-during-delhi-briefing/): Sergey Lavrov warns a journalist over phone interruptions at a New Delhi briefing, then meets PM Modi and S. Jaishankar to review India Russia ties and Ukraine, West Asia issues
- [Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/man-killed-in-great-white-shark-attack-in-western-australia/): The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.
- [Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/spain-pm-defends-eurovision-boycott-over-israel/): Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.
- [Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/gunmen-kidnap-dozens-of-students-in-nigerias-borno-state/): No group ​claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the ​Boko Haram group.
- [Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/iran-war-day-78-trump-tehran-signal-talks-as-lebanon-truce-extended/): Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Indian-Origin Imam Used ‘Djinn’ Pretence To Sexually Abuse Girls, Sentenced To Life In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/indian-origin-imam-used-djinn-pretence-to-sexually-abuse-girls-sentenced-to-life-in-uk/): The Metropolitan Police said Khan falsely claimed to possess spiritual powers and used those claims to manipulate and sexually abuse girls as young as 12.
- ['Worst In Maldives' History': Five Italian Divers Die In Deep-Sea Cave Diving Accident, Oxygen Toxicity Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/worst-in-maldives-history-five-italian-divers-die-in-deep-sea-cave-diving-accident-oxygen-toxicity-suspected/): A prominent University of Genoa professor and her daughter are among the victims of the worst diving disaster in Maldivian history
- [Wembanyama’s Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/wembanyamas-spurs-reach-western-finals-pistons-stay-alive-in-nba-playoffs/): San Antonio beat Timberwolves to book Western Conference Finals spot, while Detroit down Cleveland to level series.
- [Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/trump-says-isil-second-in-command-abu-bilal-al-minuki-killed/): US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a ‘global terrorist’ in 2023.
- [US charges alleged Iran-backed ⁠Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/us-charges-alleged-iran-backed-%e2%81%a0kataib-hezbollah-suspect-what-we-know/): The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
- [Where did Eurovision go wrong?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/where-did-eurovision-go-wrong/): Eurovision has long claimed to be apolitical. This year, that claim may be its most contested performance yet.
- [Aston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/aston-villa-trounce-liverpool-4-2-to-seal-champions-league-place/): Liverpool’s woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.
- [‘I Wouldn’t Recommend It’: German Chancellor Advises Children Against Studying In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/i-wouldnt-recommend-it-german-chancellor-advises-children-against-studying-in-us/): The remarks come amid rising tensions between the US and its European allies over trade disputes and the wars in Ukraine and Iran, which have strained the NATO alliance.
- [Harvey Weinstein Rape Case: New York Judge Declares Mistrial After Jury Deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/harvey-weinstein-rape-case-new-york-judge-declares-mistrial-after-jury-deadlock/): Former Hollywood producer Weinstein was first convicted in 2020 of raping Jessica Mann. However, that conviction was later overturned.
- [Taiwan Dumped? Why Trump’s Hesitation On Arms Sales To Taipei Is A Big Win For Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/taiwan-dumped-why-trumps-hesitation-on-arms-sales-to-taipei-is-a-big-win-for-xi-jinping/): Trump said he was still ‘deliberating’ a major Taiwan arms package after meeting Xi Jinping, sparking debate over whether the US is softening its long-standing Taiwan stance.
- [Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/outbreak-of-rare-strain-of-ebola-claims-at-least-65-lives-in-dr-congo/): Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.
- [Bangladesh Replaces Mussoorie With Lahore For Civil Servants’ Training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/bangladesh-replaces-mussoorie-with-lahore-for-civil-servants-training/): Till 2024, Bangladeshi officials travelled to Mussoorie for training under an arrangement that began in 2014 during the Hasina government.
- [‘Two Great Countries’: Trump Hails ‘G-2’ Meeting With Xi Jinping After China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/two-great-countries-trump-hails-g-2-meeting-with-xi-jinping-after-china-visit/): After returning from his China visit, Trump said the meetings marked what he called a “G-2” moment between the United States and China.
- [From Permanent Ban To 20 Years Suspension? Trump Softens His Iran Nuclear Stand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/from-permanent-ban-to-20-years-suspension-trump-softens-his-iran-nuclear-stand/): Trump signals shift on Iran, saying US could accept a verified 20-year nuclear suspension, after talks with Xi Jinping, as tensions, ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz dispute continue
- [‘He’ll No Longer Terrorise People’: Trump Announces Elimination Of ISIS Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/hell-no-longer-terrorise-people-trump-announces-elimination-of-isis-commander-abu-bilal-al-minuki/): Donald Trump said the operation was conducted under his direction by American forces alongside the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
- [Cultural Performances, Chants Welcome PM Modi In Netherlands | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/cultural-performances-chants-welcome-pm-modi-in-netherlands-watch/): During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
- [Hantavirus Alert: From Flu-Like Signs To Severe Complications, Experts Issue Warning | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/hantavirus-alert-from-flu-like-signs-to-severe-complications-experts-issue-warning-news18/): Health experts are issuing a warning about Hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly infection that can begin with flu-like symptoms and rapidly progress to severe, life-threatening complications if left untreated. The virus is primarily linked to exposure to infected rodents, their droppings, or contaminated environments. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [US Sees Steepest Fall In International Visitors Coming From India In 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/us-sees-steepest-fall-in-international-visitors-coming-from-india-in-2026/): India ranked as the fourth-largest source market for international visitors to the US in 2025 and the second-largest overseas market after the UK.
- [Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/israel-launches-deadly-air-strikes-on-gaza-city-apartment-building/): At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
- [Peace Deal Or Renewed Military Strikes? Trump’s Iran Dilemma As He Returns From Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/peace-deal-or-renewed-military-strikes-trumps-iran-dilemma-as-he-returns-from-beijing/): Trump’s top aides have already drafted plans for renewed military action if the president decides diplomacy has failed.
- [‘We’re 9,500 Miles Away’: Trump Says Taiwan Issue Remains ‘Difficult’ Due To China’s Proximity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/were-9500-miles-away-trump-says-taiwan-issue-remains-difficult-due-to-chinas-proximity/): Trump also suggested that China may avoid military action against Taiwan while he remains in office.
- [‘Golden Gate For India…’: Tehran Urges Delhi To Continue Chabahar Investments Despite US Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/golden-gate-for-india-tehran-urges-delhi-to-continue-chabahar-investments-despite-us-sanctions/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised India’s role in developing the port and called for stronger engagement between the two countries.
- [UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/uk-artist-defends-drawings-against-genocide-after-show-cancelled/): UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
- [PM Netherlands Visit Live: PM Modi Arrives In Amsterdam, Says India-EU FTA Has Boosted Trade And Investment Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/pm-netherlands-visit-live-pm-modi-arrives-in-amsterdam-says-india-eu-fta-has-boosted-trade-and-investment-ties/): The Prime Minister said he also looks forward to addressing the Indian community during an event scheduled for the morning of May 16. 
- [Big Energy Push: UAE To Store 30 Million Barrels In India's Strategic Oil Reserve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/big-energy-push-uae-to-store-30-million-barrels-in-indias-strategic-oil-reserve/): India-UAE agreement also includes the possibility of storing crude oil in Fujairah, UAE, as part of India’s strategic petroleum reserve system.
- [Gaza aid convoy in Libya prepares to head to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/gaza-aid-convoy-in-libya-prepares-to-head-to-gaza/): The “Soumoud 2” land convoy is preparing to leave Libya to bring aid to Gaza.
- ['Did Iran Ceasefire As Favour To Pakistan': Trump's Big Diplomatic Disclosure Aboard Air Force One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/did-iran-ceasefire-as-favour-to-pakistan-trumps-big-diplomatic-disclosure-aboard-air-force-one/): Trump’s remarks came as he briefed the media on the outcomes of his bilateral deliberations with Chinese President Xi Jinping
- [Trump Likely To Convene Situation Room Meeting As Iran Threatens US Gulf Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-likely-to-convene-situation-room-meeting-as-iran-threatens-us-gulf-bases/): Donald Trump to hold Situation Room meeting on Tuesday with top US security officials to weigh military options against Iran amid rising tensions over its nuclear program
- [Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/will-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-and-uganda-spread-further/): The World Health Organization declares the epidemic a global health emergency.
- [DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/drc-struggling-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-as-cases-spread/): The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced repeated Ebola outbreaks.
- [Israel kills five in Lebanon after ‘ceasefire’ with Hezbollah extended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/israel-kills-five-in-lebanon-after-ceasefire-with-hezbollah-extended/): At least five people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on several locations in southern and eastern Lebanon.
- [‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/wont-be-anything-left-trump-issues-threat-to-iran-amid-stalled-talks/): The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.
- [Two US Fighter Jets Collide Mid-Air During An Airshow At Mountain Home Air Force Base In Idaho](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/two-us-fighter-jets-collide-mid-air-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-in-idaho/): Two US Navy fighter jets collided mid air during the Fighter Skies airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, all four crew members ejected safely
- [Israel kills three Palestinians in strike on an aid kitchen in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/israel-kills-three-palestinians-in-strike-on-an-aid-kitchen-in-gaza/): Israel bombed a kitchen that provided meals to the displaced in Gaza, killing three and injuring others.
- [Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/mexican-officials-announce-10-dead-in-early-morning-shooting-in-tehuitzingo/): Officials blamed the shooting on ‘armed individuals’, though no details were provided about attackers or their motives.
- [Sudanese army advances in Blue Nile state deepen displacement crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/sudanese-army-advances-in-blue-nile-state-deepen-displacement-crisis/): The Sudanese army has made advances in Blue Nile state, with renewed fighting forcing families into overcrowded camps
- [France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/france-listening-to-10-new-suspected-victims-of-epstein-prosecutor/): French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
- [Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/peruvian-authorities-confirm-fujimori-and-sanchez-advance-to-runoff/): Candidates will face off on June 7 election after first round of voting marred by logistical errors, fraud allegations.
- [Trump Warns 'There Won't Be Anything Left' Of Iran If Peace Deal Is Rejected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-warns-there-wont-be-anything-left-of-iran-if-peace-deal-is-rejected/): Trump warned Iran on Truth Social, saying its leaders must act quickly or face severe consequences, writing that “time is running” out for the country
- [PM Modi Receives 31st Global Honour In Sweden; Here’s A List Of His International Recognitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-receives-31st-global-honour-in-sweden-heres-a-list-of-his-international-recognitions/): PM Modi receives Swedens Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, marking his 31st international honour and highlighting his global stature.
- [Cooperation Between Democracies Like India, Sweden Necessary In Times Of Global Crisis: PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/cooperation-between-democracies-like-india-sweden-necessary-in-times-of-global-crisis-pm-modi/): PM Modi said India and Sweden will move forward on key pillars such as the green transition, defense, emerging technologies, and people-to-people ties.
- [Italy’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/italys-leaders-visit-victims-of-modena-car-ramming-stabbing-attacks/): The attacks carried out by 31-year-old Salim El Khoudri appear related ‘to a situation of psychiatric distress’.
- [Bangladesh's 'Trump' And 'Netanyahu' Buffaloes Draw Crowd For Selfies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/bangladeshs-trump-and-netanyahu-buffaloes-draw-crowd-for-selfies/): Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu lookalike albino buffaloes in Bangladesh draw crowds and social media buzz ahead of Eid al-Adha.
- [Trump Speaks To Netanyahu As US Mulls Renewed Military Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-speaks-to-netanyahu-as-us-mulls-renewed-military-strikes-on-iran/): The conversation between Trump and Netanyahu came amid reports that the US and Israel are preparing to restart the war against Tehran.
- [PM Modi Gets Sweden's Royal Order Of Polar Star, His 31st Global Honour So Far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-gets-swedens-royal-order-of-polar-star-his-31st-global-honour-so-far/): PM Modi receives Sweden’s Royal Order of Polar Star Commander Grand Cross, the nations highest honour for a Head of Government.
- [PM Modi Discusses Port Infrastructure With Chief Of World’s Second-Largest Shipping Firm Maersk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-discusses-port-infrastructure-with-chief-of-worlds-second-largest-shipping-firm-maersk/): PM Narendra Modi meets Maersk chairman Robert Maersk Uggla in Gothenburg, discusses investment opportunities in India in port infrastructure, logistics and more
- [US Nuclear Industry Delegation Visiting India To Tap Private Sector Opportunities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/us-nuclear-industry-delegation-visiting-india-to-tap-private-sector-opportunities/): The 20-member team will meet government officials, state leaders, and private companies in New Delhi and Mumbai from May 18-21.
- [US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/us-college-graduates-face-harsh-job-market-amid-economic-uncertainty/): Gov’t funding cuts, war, tariffs and AI advancements intensify competition among recent graduates seeking stable jobs.
- [Iranian civilians get defence training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iranian-civilians-get-defence-training/): Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.
- [DRC faces deadly Ebola resurgence amid worsening humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/drc-faces-deadly-ebola-resurgence-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis/): The new Ebola outbreak has been reported in the towns of Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia in northeastern DRC
- [Canadian FM: Is the US still a reliable ally?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/canadian-fm-is-the-us-still-a-reliable-ally/): Anita Anand discusses Donald Trump, NATO, Israel, China and Canada’s international role.
- [Three community kitchen workers among five killed by Israel in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/three-community-kitchen-workers-among-five-killed-by-israel-in-gaza/): Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 871 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire started last year.
- [Is Cuba Planning A Drone Attack On US? Intel Flags Possible Strike Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/is-cuba-planning-a-drone-attack-on-us-intel-flags-possible-strike-plans/): Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and is reportedly discussing ways to deploy them against US targets.
- [Why PM Modi Visited The Afsluitdijk: The Dutch Water Model India Is Studying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/why-pm-modi-visited-the-afsluitdijk-the-dutch-water-model-india-is-studying/): Afsluitdijk Dam, one of the key sea defense infrastructure projects, has protected large parts of the Netherlands against flooding from the Wadden Sea for over 90 years.
- [What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/what-to-know-about-georgias-primary-as-republicans-set-sights-on-senate/): Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff’s Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor’s race.
- [What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/what-to-know-about-panama-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Panama are World Cup-bound for a second time in eight years, but in 2026, they’re not there to just make up the numbers.
- [How will Izz al-Din al-Haddad assassination impact Hamas’s Gaza operations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/how-will-izz-al-din-al-haddad-assassination-impact-hamass-gaza-operations/): Israel’s killing of Hamas’s top commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad tests the Gaza ceasefire as the group pledges to adapt.
- [Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/son-of-palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-elected-to-top-fatah-body/): Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.
- [Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/drone-strike-sparks-fire-on-perimeter-of-uaes-barakah-nuclear-power-plant/): Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
- [Fabio Di Giannantonio wins shortened Catalan MotoGP after Marquez crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/fabio-di-giannantonio-wins-shortened-catalan-motogp-after-marquez-crash/): Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta.
- [Is Christian Zionism in the US on a decline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/is-christian-zionism-in-the-us-on-a-decline/): Support for Israel among young American conservatives is weakening. That might not bode well for Christian Zionism.
- [Voter Purge in US? Trump Admin Scans Millions Of Registrations Ahead Of Midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/voter-purge-in-us-trump-admin-scans-millions-of-registrations-ahead-of-midterms/): The program, conducted through the DHS, has flagged tens of thousands of registrations as potentially belonging to non-citizens or deceased individuals.
- [Iran Gives Additional Package Of Demands To Pakistan’s Naqvi: Will US Meet Them? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iran-gives-additional-package-of-demands-to-pakistans-naqvi-will-us-meet-them-exclusive/): “The new proposal was drafted by merging Iran’s previous 14-point and five-point plan with United States’ demands,” said a source
- [Why Is Brexit Back In UK's Political Spotlight As Keir Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/why-is-brexit-back-in-uks-political-spotlight-as-keir-starmer-faces-leadership-crisis/): UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned from the Keir Starmer-led government recently, has called Brexit a “catastrophic mistake”.
- [Chinese Scientists Simulate 'False Vacuum' Quantum Effect That Could End The Universe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/chinese-scientists-simulate-false-vacuum-quantum-effect-that-could-end-the-universe/): The experiment does not suggest the universe is about to collapse, but it provides a rare link between abstract quantum theory and controllable quantum matter.
- [WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a global health emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-a-global-health-emergency/): An Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has killed dozens in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- [Schoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/schoolchildren-flee-israeli-raid-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian children rushed through the streets of Burqa, a village in Nablus, after Israeli forces evacuated schools.
- [Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pro-palestine-protest-held-at-oldest-colonial-building-in-south-africa/): To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.
- ['Lack Of Understanding': India Rejects Dutch PM's Allegations On Press Freedom, Minority Rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/lack-of-understanding-india-rejects-dutch-pms-allegations-on-press-freedom-minority-rights/): MEA Secretary Sibi George dismissed Dutch PM Rob Jetten’s concerns over the treatment of minorities in India, saying India was a “vibrant democracy” with free speech for all.
- [Gripen Fighter Jets Escort PM Modi’s Aircraft As He Enters Swedish Airspace | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/gripen-fighter-jets-escort-pm-modis-aircraft-as-he-enters-swedish-airspace-watch/): PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, with discussions likely to focus on trade, innovation, among other things.
- [‘Future Belongs To Global South’: Decoding Iranian Speaker’s Message On ‘New World Order’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/future-belongs-to-global-south-decoding-iranian-speakers-message-on-new-world-order/): What did Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf say? Why did he invoke China’s Xi Jinping? News18 explains
- [‘Hej, Modi!’: PM Arrives In Sweden To A Warm Welcome From Counterpart Kristersson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/hej-modi-pm-arrives-in-sweden-to-a-warm-welcome-from-counterpart-kristersson/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday after a two day visit to the Netherlands as part of his five-nation tour
- [PM Modi Visits Netherland's Iconic Afsluitdijk Dam: Know Why Is The Structure Special](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-visits-netherlands-iconic-afsluitdijk-dam-know-why-is-the-structure-special/): Afsluitdijk Dam, one of the key sea defense infrastructure projects, has protected large parts of the Netherlands against flooding from the Wadden Sea for over 90 years.
- [WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global emergency: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-uganda-a-global-emergency-what-to-know/): DRC outbreak causes more than 80 deaths and spreads to neighbouring Uganda.
- [Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/israel-comes-second-at-eurovision-amid-boycotts-and-backlash/): Bulgaria won Eurovision, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [Passenger Bites Flight Attendant On US-Bound Plane, Flight Diverted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/passenger-bites-flight-attendant-on-us-bound-plane-flight-diverted/): Qantas bans passenger after QF21 from Melbourne to Dallas diverts to Papeete following alleged biting of flight attendant and abusive, disruptive behaviour.
- [Abu Dhabi's Nuclear Facility Hit By Drone Strike, Authorities Say Fire Under Control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/abu-dhabis-nuclear-facility-hit-by-drone-strike-authorities-say-fire-under-control/): Authorities confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems.
- [4 Killed In Russia After Ukraine's Biggest Drone Barrage In Over A Year; Zelenskyy Backs Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/4-killed-in-russia-after-ukraines-biggest-drone-barrage-in-over-a-year-zelenskyy-backs-strike/): Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year, killing at least four people. Russia condemns strike as “mass terrorism.”
- [Disaster Narrowly Avoided? Croatia Airlines Plane Skids Off Runway During Take-Off | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/disaster-narrowly-avoided-croatia-airlines-plane-skids-off-runway-during-take-off-video/): According to Croatia Airlines, there were 130 passengers and five crew members on board at the time of the incident.
- [Ebola Declared Global Health Emergency: All You Need To Know On Symptoms, Treatment And Vaccines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/ebola-declared-global-health-emergency-all-you-need-to-know-on-symptoms-treatment-and-vaccines/): WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
- [PM Modi Praises Dutch Water Management Expertise During Landmark Dam Visit With Counterpart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-praises-dutch-water-management-expertise-during-landmark-dam-visit-with-counterpart/): PM Modi’s visit to Afsluitdijk Dam in Netherlands highlights Dutch water management and its relevance for India’s Kalpasar Project and Indo Dutch climate cooperation.
- ['Silence Of Virgin Girl Will Count As Consent': Taliban Introduces Law To Recognise Child Marriage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/silence-of-virgin-girl-will-count-as-consent-taliban-introduces-law-to-recognise-child-marriage/): Taliban approves new family law on marriage and divorce, allowing silence of a “virgin girl” as consent, expanding fathers authority over child marriage.
- [Egyptian teen Amina Orfi beats El-Sherbini to win PSA world squash title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/egyptian-teen-amina-orfi-beats-el-sherbini-to-win-psa-world-squash-title/): Orfi, 18, beats compatriot Nour El-Sherbini in a five-game thriller to win the PSA World Championship title in Giza.
- [Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/two-nepali-sherpa-climbers-break-own-records-on-mount-everest/): Kami Rita Sherpa sets new record with 32nd summit as Lhakpa Sherpa breaks her own women’s record with 11th summit.
- [The strike that changed the geometry of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/the-strike-that-changed-the-geometry-of-war/): Israel’s attacks on Doha and Tehran demonstrate a new capability that may make warfare more unpredictable.
- [Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/javier-bardem-says-condemning-the-gaza-genocide-has-led-to-more-work/): Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work
- [Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/republican-senator-cassidy-loses-louisiana-primary-after-opposing-trump/): Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- [Maldives Suspends Boat Operator’s Licence After Italian Divers’ Deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/maldives-suspends-boat-operators-licence-after-italian-divers-deaths/): Authorities confirmed that the body of the diving instructor has been recovered, while search and rescue operations for the four missing tourists remain ongoing.
- [Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/sardar-azmoun-left-out-as-iran-announce-world-cup-2026-squad/): Veteran striker Azmoun was not named in the 30-man squad, which will be trimmed to 26 by June 1.
- [Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/bulgaria-wins-eurovision-for-first-time-israel-comes-second-amid-boycott/): Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Gaza war.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/al-jazeera-reports-from-strait-of-hormuz-on-irans-plan-to-manage-shipping/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to manage shipping.
- [Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/conor-mcgregor-to-fight-max-holloway-in-ufc-return-on-july-11/): MMA legend will compete for the first time in five years at UFC 329 in the United States.
- [At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/at-least-four-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attacks-on-russia/): Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.
- [Can Pak Interior Minister Naqvi’s Tehran Visit Revive Iran-US Peace Talks? Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/can-pak-interior-minister-naqvis-tehran-visit-revive-iran-us-peace-talks-exclusive/): Mohsin Naqvi is expected to hold meetings with senior Iranian officials during the visit to cover both bilateral security matters and the wider regional situation
- [India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/indias-tata-and-dutch-giant-asml-sign-semiconductor-deal-during-modi-visit/): Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
- [Modest fashion’s global turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/modest-fashions-global-turn/): From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
- [Iran War Impact: Singapore Replaces UAE As India’s 2nd-Largest Export Hub As Hormuz Crisis Deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iran-war-impact-singapore-replaces-uae-as-indias-2nd-largest-export-hub-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens/): War in West Asia and Strait of Hormuz closure reshape India trade, Singapore tops UAE as export hub, new energy import partners rise, rupee weakens, fuel prices and duties increase
- [US-Iran LIVE Updates: Pakistan Tries To Restart Iran-US Talks As Trump Weighs Fresh Strikes Under Op Sledgehammer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/us-iran-live-updates-pakistan-tries-to-restart-iran-us-talks-as-trump-weighs-fresh-strikes-under-op-sledgehammer/): US-Iran LIVE Updates: Amid diplomatic push, Iran has begun easing restrictions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
- [FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/fifa-holds-positive-talks-with-iranian-football-officials-on-world-cup/): FIFA offers solutions for each of Iran’s concerns before games in US, Iran’s football chief says.
- [WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency/): DR Congo accounts for all except two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.
- [Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iran-war-day-79-tehran-to-unveil-hormuz-toll-plan-israel-bombs-lebanon/): Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a ‘very bad time’ if deal not reached soon.
- [Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/could-a-leadership-change-undo-israels-international-isolation/): Opposition leaders hope to end Israel’s isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.
- ['Calm Before The Storm': Trump's Post Fuels Reports Of Fresh Iran Attack Plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/calm-before-the-storm-trumps-post-fuels-reports-of-fresh-iran-attack-plans/): Donald Trump sparked fresh speculation over a possible escalation with Iran after posting “It Was The Calm Before The Storm” on X alongside an AI-generated military-themed image.
- [New Study Reveals How India Broke Away From Antarctica Millions Of Years Ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/new-study-reveals-how-india-broke-away-from-antarctica-millions-of-years-ago/): The scientists found that rocks from Andhra Pradesh and East Antarctica shared the same age, mineral composition, and chemical signatures
- [Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/ronda-rousey-vs-gina-carano-fight-rousey-wins-with-a-17-second-submission/): Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.
- [‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/timmy-the-rescued-humpback-whale-confirmed-dead/): ‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
- [Algeria’s USM Alger beat Egypt’s Zamalek to win CAF Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/algerias-usm-alger-beat-egypts-zamalek-to-win-caf-cup/): Algeria’s USM Alger beat Egypt’s Zamalek to win CAF Cup.
- [WHO Declares Congo Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency As Death Toll Crosses 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/who-declares-congo-ebola-outbreak-global-health-emergency-as-death-toll-crosses-80/): The outbreak has been linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine or specific treatment currently exists.
- [Mystery Blast In Israeli Defence Facility? Ex-CIA Analyst Questions Tehran’s ‘Planned Test’ Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/mystery-blast-in-israeli-defence-facility-ex-cia-analyst-questions-tehrans-planned-test-claim/): Blast at Tomer defence test site near Beit Shemesh sparks speculation, officials call it a planned experiment, but Larry Johnson links it to Arrow 3 and warns war may be imminent.
- [Indian-American Financier Nirmal Narvekar To Exit Harvard: Why His Tenure Mattered?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/indian-american-financier-nirmal-narvekar-to-exit-harvard-why-his-tenure-mattered/): Narvekar joined Harvard in 2016 after previously managing Columbia University’s endowment.
- [Trump Leaves Beijing With Few Concrete Gains And A Stalemate After Summit With Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-leaves-beijing-with-few-concrete-gains-and-a-stalemate-after-summit-with-xi/): Trump left Beijing after a high-profile two-day summit with Xi that produced warm optics and talk of personal rapport, but few concrete outcomes on trade or global conflicts.
- [Trump Softens Tone On $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal After Talks With Xi Jinping: 'Want To Avoid War'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-softens-tone-on-14-billion-taiwan-arms-deal-after-talks-with-xi-jinping-want-to-avoid-war/): Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington, Trump said he wanted to avoid escalating tensions over Taiwan.
- [Massive Fireball Seen Near Jerusalem After Explosion At Israeli Defence Facility | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/massive-fireball-seen-near-jerusalem-after-explosion-at-israeli-defence-facility-video/): Images and videos from the area quickly spread across social media platforms, leading to widespread speculation about what may have happened at the sensitive military-linked site.
- [Tunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/tunisians-rally-amid-economic-crisis-and-political-arrests/): Hundreds of Tunisians have marched through the capital to denounce a worsening economic crisis and crackdown on dissent.
- [Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/activists-troll-far-right-uk-rally-with-giant-pro-immigration-clip/): Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.
- [Eurovision's Wildest Night: Bulgaria Makes History, UK's Ultimate Humiliation & Israel Row Sparks 5-Nation Revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/eurovisions-wildest-night-bulgaria-makes-history-uks-ultimate-humiliation-israel-row-sparks-5-nation-revolt/): The 27-year-old Bulgarian pop sensation Dara swept to a landslide victory with her infectious dance track, ‘Bangaranga’
- [PM Modi Foreign Visit Live: PM Modi Heads To Sweden For High-Level Talks On Trade And Innovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-foreign-visit-live-pm-modi-heads-to-sweden-for-high-level-talks-on-trade-and-innovation/): PM Modi will be in Sweden from May 17 to 18, with Gothenburg hosting the core bilateral engagements and associated business forums.
- [Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iraqs-new-pm-ali-al-zaidi-formally-takes-over/): Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.
- [PM Modi Flags 'Disaster Decade' Of Covid, Wars And Energy Crisis, Warns Of 'Massive Poverty'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pm-modi-flags-disaster-decade-of-covid-wars-and-energy-crisis-warns-of-massive-poverty/): In The Hague, PM Modi warned global crises risk reversing anti poverty gains, highlighted India-Netherlands cooperation on supply chains, energy, green hydrogen, and EU trade
- [Licence To Cast: As Search For New James Bond Officially Begins, Who Is In Race To Take Over Tux From Daniel Craig?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/licence-to-cast-as-search-for-new-james-bond-officially-begins-who-is-in-race-to-take-over-tux-from-daniel-craig/): The pressure is on legendary casting director Nina Gold to find a leading man who can survive the intense global scrutiny that comes with the 007 moniker
- [Canada Confirms First Hantavirus Case Linked To Outbreak On Cruise Ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/canada-confirms-first-hantavirus-case-linked-to-outbreak-on-cruise-ship/): Canada confirms a hantavirus case in British Columbia linked to MV Hondius, one passenger in their 70s is stable in hospital, WHO urges 42 day quarantine for exposed passengers
- [German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/german-police-assault-protesters-at-nakba-anniversary-rally/): German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
- [Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/bolivia-launches-early-morning-crackdown-on-roadblocks-outside-la-paz/): The government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.
- [Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/iran-war-live-tehran-plans-tolls-in-hormuz-trump-warns-of-very-bad-time/): Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.
- [Secret File On Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Set To Open. Who Is Josef Mengele?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/secret-file-on-auschwitz-angel-of-death-set-to-open-who-is-josef-mengele/): Switzerlands FIS will open long sealed Josef Mengele files after a legal appeal, aiding research on his postwar movements, welcomed by the International Auschwitz Committee
- [Tata, ASML Join Hands To Develop Semiconductors, A Look At Why This Deal Is Important For India's Chip Ambition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/tata-asml-join-hands-to-develop-semiconductors-a-look-at-why-this-deal-is-important-for-indias-chip-ambition/): Narendra Modi oversees ASML Tata Electronics deal for Indias first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, boosting chip self reliance, jobs and strategic tech growth
- ['Unite The Kingdom': Thousands March Through London For Far-Right Rally Led By Activist Tommy Robinson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/16/unite-the-kingdom-thousands-march-through-london-for-far-right-rally-led-by-activist-tommy-robinson/): Tens of thousands joined a far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson in London as police made 43 arrests amid counter-protests and tight security across the city
- [Sam Altman Wins Big As Jury Rules Against Musk In OpenAI Trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/sam-altman-wins-big-as-jury-rules-against-musk-in-openai-trial/): Federal jury rules Elon Musk sued OpenAI too late, says his claims against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, The OpenAI Foundation and Microsoft are time barred.
- [From Colonial Trauma To Nazi-Era Directors: Inside The International Booker 2026 Shortlist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/from-colonial-trauma-to-nazi-era-directors-inside-the-international-booker-2026-shortlist/): International shortlist highlights include novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Marie NDiaye, Shida Bazyar, Ana Paula Maia, Rene Karabash and Yáng Shuāng-zǐ exploring history and identity.
- [World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/world-cup-2026-will-violence-and-protests-test-mexicos-cohost-status/): Fans and rights groups have raised safety concerns in Mexico, which opens the FIFA World Cup on June 11 .
- [Trump drops IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7bn US anti-weaponisation fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-drops-irs-lawsuit-sets-up-1-7bn-us-anti-weaponisation-fund/): The new fund has led to widespread pushback from Democrats and government watchdog groups.
- [Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Turkiye amid US visa uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/irans-world-cup-team-arrives-in-turkiye-amid-us-visa-uncertainty/): Iran’s national football team has arrived in Turkiye for a pre-World Cup training camp, amid US visa uncertainty.
- [UN calls on Israel to prevent Gaza ‘genocide’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/un-calls-on-israel-to-prevent-gaza-genocide/): The United Nations rights chief called for Israel to ‘end its unlawful presence in the Palestinian territory’.
- [Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/elon-musk-loses-lawsuit-against-openai/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Irish President's Sister Among Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Activists Detained By Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/irish-presidents-sister-among-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-activists-detained-by-israel/): According to the Global Sumud Flotilla, 10 boats from a larger 60-vessel convoy were intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces.
- [Trump Administration Extends Russian Seaborne Oil Sanctions Waiver By 30 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-administration-extends-russian-seaborne-oil-sanctions-waiver-by-30-days/): Washington said the extension would provide “additional flexibility” and help ensure oil reaches “the most energy-vulnerable countries.”
- [PM Modi Invites Norwegian Firms To Invest In India Under $100 Billion EFTA Pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pm-modi-invites-norwegian-firms-to-invest-in-india-under-100-billion-efta-pact/): PM Modi attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit during which he highlighted India’s goal to bring in $100 billion of investment from EFTA.
- [Shakira Wins Major Tax Dispute s Spanish Court Orders €55 Million Refund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/shakira-wins-major-tax-dispute-s-spanish-court-orders-e55-million-refund/): Spanish court orders tax agency to repay Shakira over 55 million euros plus interest over her 2011 tax status, ruling she was not a Spanish tax resident that year.
- [LIVE: Arsenal vs Burnley – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/live-arsenal-vs-burnley-premier-league/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pakistans-mediation-faces-limits-as-iran-us-tensions-deepen/): Tehran and Washington exchange proposals via Pakistan as military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.
- [Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/kentucky-primaries-2026-poll-times-key-races-and-what-to-watch/): Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,
- [What we know about Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/what-we-know-about-israels-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
- [Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/philippines-launches-vp-duterte-impeachment-trial-amid-political-division/): Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.
- [Trump Leaves, Putin Arrives: Xi At Centre Of Rare Diplomatic Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-leaves-putin-arrives-xi-at-centre-of-rare-diplomatic-week/): Xi Jinping will host Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a two-day visit to mark key Russia-China anniversaries, discuss ties and Ukraine amid scrutiny of their deepening partnership.
- [4 Killed, 8 Hurt As Gunman Opens Fire In Turkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/4-killed-8-hurt-as-gunman-opens-fire-in-turkey/): Four people were killed and eight injured after a gunman opened fire in Mersin, southern Turkey, including at a restaurant, and police have launched a manhunt for the assailant.
- [US Calls Iran's Latest Peace Proposal 'Insufficient', May Lead To Resumption Of War: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-calls-irans-latest-peace-proposal-insufficient-may-lead-to-resumption-of-war-report/): This came after Pakistan delivered a revised 14-point Iranian proposal to the United States to end the ongoing war in West Asia.
- [Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/renewed-israeli-attacks-kill-7-in-lebanon-as-death-toll-exceeds-3000/): Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.
- [World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/world-cup-golden-boot-which-players-have-top-scored-at-each-tournament/): A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football.
- [Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/tata-asml-deal-how-significant-is-it-for-indias-semiconductor-push/): The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
- [Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/former-us-negotiator-with-iran-trump-falling-into-vietnam-trap/): Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.
- [Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/could-the-iran-war-trigger-the-next-debt-shock/): Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.
- [For First Time, Pope Leo To Join Anthropic To Launch Pontiff’s AI Encyclical On May 25](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/for-first-time-pope-leo-to-join-anthropic-to-launch-pontiffs-ai-encyclical-on-may-25/): Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic to unveil a historic AI focused encyclical, addressing warfare, human dignity, and US tensions over military use of AI.
- [Pakistan Sends 8,000 Troops, 16 Jets To Saudi Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pakistan-sends-8000-troops-16-jets-to-saudi-amid-west-asia-tensions/): Pakistan expands military presence in Saudi Arabia under Joint Strategic Defence Agreement, deploying JF-17 jets, air defence systems and troops to boost regional security.
- [The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/the-world-cannot-afford-to-fail-women-children-and-adolescents/): Aid cuts, debt and conflict are pushing maternal and child health to breaking point.
- [What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/what-is-the-uaes-barakah-nuclear-plant-nearly-hit-by-a-drone/): The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs.
- [IRGC Says It Struck US, Israel-Linked Groups Allegedly Smuggling Arms Into Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/irgc-says-it-struck-us-israel-linked-groups-allegedly-smuggling-arms-into-iran/): IRGC said the groups were operating from northern Iraq and were “acting on behalf of the US and the Zionist regime”.
- [Trump's Approval Ratings Hit New Low Ahead Of Midterms As Iran War Hurts Americans' Pockets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trumps-approval-ratings-hit-new-low-ahead-of-midterms-as-iran-war-hurts-americans-pockets/): The survey suggested that the continuing conflict and rising inflation concerns are beginning to weigh heavily on voters ahead of the crucial US midterm elections.
- [Iran Claims US Agreed To Temporarily Waive Oil Sanctions During Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-claims-us-agreed-to-temporarily-waive-oil-sanctions-during-negotiations/): Iranian media reported that Washington’s latest proposal included a temporary waiver of sanctions on Iran’s oil sector.
- [US, Israel Prepare To Resume War On Iran 'As Early As This Week': Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-israel-prepare-to-resume-war-on-iran-as-early-as-this-week-report/): US and Israel are preparing to resume military operations against Iran within days, with what officials call the most extensive operational planning since last month’s ceasefire.
- [Big Promise, No Delivery: Inside Trump’s $40 Billion Hormuz Transit Insurance Scheme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/big-promise-no-delivery-inside-trumps-40-billion-hormuz-transit-insurance-scheme/): Major insurers, including Chubb and AIG, were brought on board by the US government to provide insurance coverage for vessels navigating the region.
- [Abducted flotilla activists release pre-recorded messages calling for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/abducted-flotilla-activists-release-pre-recorded-messages-calling-for-help/): Several abducted activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have released pre-recorded messages calling for help.
- [Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-eyes-challenging-stock-market-reopening-after-lengthy-war-closure/): The capital market is not Iranian economy’s main financing engine, but it still matters politically and psychologically.
- [Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/ebola-hantavirus-is-the-world-prepared-for-the-next-pandemic/): Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.
- [India’s LPG Supply Crunch Is Driving Up Gas Prices In California. Here’s How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/indias-lpg-supply-crunch-is-driving-up-gas-prices-in-california-heres-how/): To produce more LPG, Indian refiners have reduced output of alkylates—key additives used in motor fuels that help gasoline burn more cleanly.
- [Trump's War Hits American Wallets: US Citizens Forced To Pay Rs 3.4 Lakh Crore Extra On Fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trumps-war-hits-american-wallets-us-citizens-forced-to-pay-rs-3-4-lakh-crore-extra-on-fuel/): A study by Brown University has now estimated that the impact of the war on US consumers was $41.5 billion (Rs 3.4 lakh crore) as of Sunday.
- [Iran plans to offer insurance for Hormuz transit: Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-plans-to-offer-insurance-for-hormuz-transit-will-it-work/): Iran proposes Bitcoin-based ship insurance for the Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to raise global maritime concerns.
- [DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/drc-health-minister-visits-hotspot-for-ebola-outbreak/): DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
- [Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan-2/): Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.
- [The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/the-gulf-does-not-have-to-choose-iran-or-israel/): It has to choose stability or permanent war.
- [Bodies Of All Five Italian Divers Recovered From Maldives' Deep-Sea Cave, Foreign Ministry Confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/bodies-of-all-five-italian-divers-recovered-from-maldives-deep-sea-cave-foreign-ministry-confirms/): Italy says bodies of four missing Italian divers recovered in Maldives Vaavu Atoll, total of five divers and one rescue diver died in worst diving accident in nation history.
- [‘This Is Abuse, Not Culture’: Internet Reacts To Taliban’s New Marriage Law That Says ‘Silence Of Virgin Girl’ Can Be 'Consent'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/this-is-abuse-not-culture-internet-reacts-to-talibans-new-marriage-law-that-says-silence-of-virgin-girl-can-be-consent/): The Taliban’s new family law in Afghanistan has sparked outrage after reports said the silence of a “virgin girl” could be treated as consent for marriage.
- [India, Norway Elevate Ties To Green Strategic Partnership, Oslo To Join Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/india-norway-elevate-ties-to-green-strategic-partnership-oslo-to-join-indo-pacific-ocean-initiative/): PM Modi said both countries will enhance cooperation in clean energy, climate resilience, ocean energy and healthcare under this partnership.
- [Pakistan Wanted Sea-Based Nuclear Second-Strike Weapon, China Refused: Leaked Diplomatic Cables](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pakistan-wanted-sea-based-nuclear-second-strike-weapon-china-refused-leaked-diplomatic-cables/): A sea-based nuclear second-strike capability is a country’s ability to launch a retaliatory nuclear attack even after suffering a devastating first strike.
- [Migrants ‘feared for their lives’ as Libyan gunmen fired on rescue ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/migrants-feared-for-their-lives-as-libyan-gunmen-fired-on-rescue-ship/): The Libyan coastguard threatened those on board Sea-Watch 5, but it’s the NGO ship’s captain who is under investigation.
- [Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/israeli-forces-begin-intercepting-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-near-cyprus/): Israeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/russian-drone-hits-chinese-ship-off-ukraine-before-putin-visits-xi-jinping/): Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.
- [Iran says nuclear enrichment rights cannot be ‘negotiated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-says-nuclear-enrichment-rights-cannot-be-negotiated/): Iran’s nuclear enrichment is a right that ‘already exists’, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
- [Tinder To Hinge: Swipe Left Moment For Dating Apps As Users Pull Back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/tinder-to-hinge-swipe-left-moment-for-dating-apps-as-users-pull-back/): Launched in 2013, Tinder changed the online dating landscape with its now-iconic swipe feature- swipe right to express interest and left to pass.
- ['No Timetable For Starmer's Departure': Deputy PM Amid Calls For UK PM's Resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/no-timetable-for-starmers-departure-deputy-pm-amid-calls-for-uk-pms-resignation/): David Lammy says Keir Starmer will not set a departure timetable despite heavy Labour election losses, a growing rebellion, investor jitters, and Wes Streeting quitting.
- [‘Death To America’: Iran Arming Civilians, Offering Weapons Training As Trump Renews War Threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/death-to-america-iran-arming-civilians-offering-weapons-training-as-trump-renews-war-threats/): An elderly man at the rally carried a handwritten placard in Farsi, which read “nuclear and missile technology is as important as our borders, so we will protect them”.
- [Iran Officially Announces Body To Manage Strait Of Hormuz, Responds To US Peace Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-officially-announces-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-responds-to-us-peace-proposal/): Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would offer “real-time updates” on the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Israeli settlers run over livestock in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/israeli-settlers-run-over-livestock-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers drove into a herd of livestock belonging to a Palestinian shepherd in the occupied West Bank.
- [US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-military-carries-out-more-strikes-against-isil-fighters-in-nigeria/): Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
- [Video: US calls on G7 to impose US-led sanctions on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/video-us-calls-on-g7-to-impose-us-led-sanctions-on-iran/): The US Treasury Secretary says he’s calling ‘the world’ to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran.
- [How war affects civilians for generations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/how-war-affects-civilians-for-generations/): War can have a hidden legacy that no one talks about.
- [Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-docks-in-the-netherlands/): MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
- [Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/israeli-forces-intercept-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla/): More than 50 vessels departed from the Turkish port city of Marmaris last week.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Hormuz Island as Iran says it controls the strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/al-jazeera-reports-from-hormuz-island-as-iran-says-it-controls-the-strait/): Al Jazeera has been given exclusive access to Iran’s Hormuz Island.
- [‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/hindu-order-runs-india-court-declares-another-medieval-mosque-a-temple/): The Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
- [Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/netanyahu-says-israel-controls-60-percent-of-gaza/): Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza
- [Mitchell, Cavaliers eliminate Pistons, will play Knicks in East finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/mitchell-cavaliers-eliminate-pistons-will-play-knicks-in-east-finals/): Led by Donovan Mitchell’s 26 points, Cleveland dominate Detroit in Game 7 to advance to the NBA’s final four.
- [Who Leaked Pakistan’s Cypher, The Explosive Document That Has Reignited Imran Khan's Ouster Debate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/who-leaked-pakistans-cypher-the-explosive-document-that-has-reignited-imran-khans-ouster-debate/): The outlet claimed the source was: “an individual disillusioned with the direction of the country’s leadership.”
- [‘All Will Be Forgiven': From Asim Munir's Rise To Pakistan's Nuclear Agenda | Inside The Cypher Leak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/all-will-be-forgiven-from-asim-munirs-rise-to-pakistans-nuclear-agenda-inside-the-cypher-leak/): The report says one of the key triggers for Washington’s anger was Imran Khan’s visit to Moscow on February 24, 2022, the exact day Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine
- [Blast In Pakistan's South Waziristan Leaves 4 Dead Including Tribal Leaders, Several Others Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/blast-in-pakistans-south-waziristan-leaves-4-dead-including-tribal-leaders-several-others-injured/): The blast took place near the gate of Khan Zada Market in Wana Bazaar and specifically targeted the vehicle of prominent tribal leader Malik Tariq Khan.
- [Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/growing-bread-queues-in-gaza-as-israel-restricts-fuel-flour-imports/): Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.
- [Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/britain-faces-weeks-of-leadership-limbo-in-slow-motion-coup-against-starmer/): Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he’s a ‘lame-duck’ leader.
- [Earthquake hits southern China, toppling buildings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/earthquake-hits-southern-china-toppling-buildings/): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck southern China, causing over a dozen buildings to collapse, killing at least two.
- [Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-war-day-80-trump-issues-warning-tehran-ready-to-confront-aggression/): The fear of renewed US strikes in Iran looms while Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite extended ‘ceasefire’.
- [Sri Lanka's Mattala Has Become 'World's Emptiest Airport'. Can Indian Investment Revive It?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/sri-lankas-mattala-has-become-worlds-emptiest-airport-can-indian-investment-revive-it/): Colombo’s latest investment push has attracted attention in New Delhi because of the airport’s location near the Chinese-operated Hambantota Port
- [‘Clock Is Ticking’: If Iran Ignores Trump’s Deadline, What Military Options Does US Have?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/clock-is-ticking-if-iran-ignores-trumps-deadline-what-military-options-does-us-have/): Trump’s latest remarks come as US and Israeli officials reportedly step up preparations for a possible return to conflict following weeks of stalled negotiations.
- [AI, Technology, Trade And More: Six Big Outcomes From PM Modi’s Sweden Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/ai-technology-trade-and-more-six-big-outcomes-from-pm-modis-sweden-visit/): India and Sweden have also set an ambitious target of doubling bilateral trade and investment within the next five years.
- [US Navy Jets Collide Mid-Air During Idaho Air Show, Video Shows Crew Ejecting Before Crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-navy-jets-collide-mid-air-during-idaho-air-show-video-shows-crew-ejecting-before-crash/): Two US Navy jets collided mid-air during an air show demonstration in Idaho, with dramatic videos showing the aircraft spiralling downward before crashing in a massive fireball.
- [Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/former-uk-health-secretary-wes-streeting-announces-bid-to-replace-starmer/): Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader
- [Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/sinner-wins-italian-open-to-complete-career-golden-masters/): Sinner, the first Italian to win the title in 50 years, enters the French Open as favourite with Alcaraz out injured.
- [25-Year-Old Indian Student Killed In Road Accident Near Chicago, Many Others Injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/25-year-old-indian-student-killed-in-road-accident-near-chicago-many-others-injured/): Indian student Navya Gadusu, 25, died in a road accident near Chicago after a minivan carrying seven adults crashed on Interstate 65 in Indiana.
- [111 Cases, 24 Murders: Report Flags Continued Minority Persecution In Bangladesh Under BNP Rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/111-cases-24-murders-report-flags-continued-minority-persecution-in-bangladesh-under-bnp-rule/): The group documented 16 incidents of land grab involving minority victims, four incidents of firing targeting minorities, and three incidents of desecration of religious places.
- [Pakistan Military Presses For Hefty Hike In Defence Budget As IMF Flags Fiscal Risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pakistan-military-presses-for-hefty-hike-in-defence-budget-as-imf-flags-fiscal-risks/): Sources said the Finance Ministry is currently considering a more modest increase of around 5 per cent to 7 per cent in defence spending
- [Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/uganda-responds-with-emergency-measures-to-ebola-outbreak/): Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.
- [When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/when-are-hajj-and-eid-al-adha-2026-a-visual-guide-to-the-muslim-pilgrimage/): Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
- [‘Born Once In A Lifetime’: Meet The Man Who Just Climbed Mount Everest For The 32nd Time, Sets New World Record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/born-once-in-a-lifetime-meet-the-man-who-just-climbed-mount-everest-for-the-32nd-time-sets-new-world-record/): Nepal’s veteran climber Kami Rita Sherpa has broken his own world record after successfully scaling Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday morning.
- [Oil Under Stress, Internet Next? Why Iran's New Plan In Hormuz Could Hit Google, Meta, Amazon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/oil-under-stress-internet-next-why-irans-new-plan-in-hormuz-could-hit-google-meta-amazon/): Iranian state-linked media and figures associated with IRGC have signalled that Tehran may seek greater control over the undersea fibre-optic cables in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Leaked Pakistani Cypher Revives Claims Over US Role In Former PM Imran Khan’s Ouster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/leaked-pakistani-cypher-revives-claims-over-us-role-in-former-pm-imran-khans-ouster/): The explosive diplomatic cable has resurfaced amid renewed focus on Pakistan’s behind-the-scenes role in US-Iran diplomacy and its shifting ties with Washington.
- [‘Lack Of Understanding’: India Rejects Dutch PM’s Remarks On Minorities, Press Freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/lack-of-understanding-india-rejects-dutch-pms-remarks-on-minorities-press-freedom/): According to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, PM Jetten had said that the Dutch government had concerns regarding developments in India, including press freedom and minority rights.
- [Who Is Kami Rita Sherpa? Meet The Climber Who Summited Everest 32 Times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/who-is-kami-rita-sherpa-meet-the-climber-who-summited-everest-32-times/): Kami Rita Sherpa had climbed Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, twice each in 2023 and 2024.
- [China To Boost US Trade, Will Buy $17 Billion Of Farm Imports Under New Deal After Trump-Xi Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/china-to-boost-us-trade-will-buy-17-billion-of-farm-imports-under-new-deal-after-trump-xi-summit/): China has agreed to sharply increase imports of US agricultural products, including beef, poultry and soybeans, as part of new trade understandings announced by the White House.
- [US Strikes Soon? Trump Shares West Asia Map With 'Red Arrows' Pointing At Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-strikes-soon-trump-shares-west-asia-map-with-red-arrows-pointing-at-iran/): Donald Trump shares map showing arrows toward Iran amid rising US Iran tensions, after warning the clock is ticking for Tehran to agree to a deal.
- [China May Attack Taiwan Soon, Trump Advisers Warn Days After Meeting With Xi In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/china-may-attack-taiwan-soon-trump-advisers-warn-days-after-meeting-with-xi-in-beijing/): Trump advisers fear China could move on Taiwan within five years, threatening global chip supplies, as Trump delays a 14 billion Taiwan arms package.
- [Measles Kills Over 450 Kids In Bangladesh, Petition Seeks Travel Curbs On Yunus Over Vaccine Shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/measles-kills-over-450-kids-in-bangladesh-petition-seeks-travel-curbs-on-yunus-over-vaccine-shortage/): Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed at least 459 children’s lives since mid-March. A petition has been filed seeking restrictions on Yunus and 24 others.
- [How Two Secret Israeli Outposts Operated Undetected In Iraq’s Western Desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/how-two-secret-israeli-outposts-operated-undetected-in-iraqs-western-desert/): Israeli forces had allegedly begun preparations for the makeshift facilities in late 2024, identifying remote desert locations that could be used in future military confrontations.
- [How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/how-iswap-and-boko-haram-are-reshaping-the-lake-chad-basin/): Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.
- [Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/israel-launches-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-despite-extending-ceasefire/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre in southern Lebanon on the latest Israeli strikes in the region.
- [Moment of collision between two Navy jets at Idaho air show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/moment-of-collision-between-two-navy-jets-at-idaho-air-show/): Two US Navy jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home AFB.
- [US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/us-says-china-to-buy-billions-in-agricultural-goods-after-trump-xi-talks/): China will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
- [PM Modi Five-Nation Visit LIVE: ‘India-Sweden Ties Built On Democratic Values,’ Says PM Modi After Bilateral Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pm-modi-five-nation-visit-live-india-sweden-ties-built-on-democratic-values-says-pm-modi-after-bilateral-talks/): PM Modi visits Sweden on his five nation tour, holds talks with Ulf Kristersson, addresses the European Round Table for Industry, meets Crown Princess Victoria
- [Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-tehran-saudi-uae-report-drone-attacks/): Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- [Trump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/trump-holds-prayer-rally-to-rededicate-us-as-one-nation-under-god/): Critics have denounced the event as a blurring of the separation of church and state mandated by the US Constitution.
- [Pakistan interior minister holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/17/pakistan-interior-minister-holds-talks-with-iranian-president-in-tehran/): Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran
- [Indian Official Found Dead In Assistant High Commission In Bangladesh, Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/indian-official-found-dead-in-assistant-high-commission-in-bangladesh-probe-underway/): The victim was identified as Naren Dhar from Chandigarh, who served as an assistant protocol officer in the Indian mission in Bangladesh.
- [US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-extends-sanctions-waiver-on-russian-oil-why-it-matters/): The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.
- [Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/why-has-fifa-not-signed-a-world-cup-broadcast-deal-in-india/): With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
- [Iran Arranges Mass Wedding of Over 100 Couples Who Are Ready To 'Sacrifice' For War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/iran-arranges-mass-wedding-of-over-100-couples-who-are-ready-to-sacrifice-for-war/): Iran holds mass public weddings in Tehran for self-sacrifice volunteers as parliament weighs bounty bill targeting President Trump and PM Netanyahu.
- [Oscar-Nominated Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi To Face Trial On 'Propaganda' Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/oscar-nominated-iranian-filmmaker-jafar-panahi-to-face-trial-on-propaganda-charges/): The case will be heard on Wednesday by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. It comes after Panahi returned to Iran on March 30.
- [What Is Iran’s ‘Assassination Bill’ That Proposes A $58-Million Bounty On Trump, Netanyahu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/what-is-irans-assassination-bill-that-proposes-a-58-million-bounty-on-trump-netanyahu/): The bill mandates that the Iranian government pay approximately $58 million to any individual or entity that successfully assassinates either leader
- ['They Kicked Me Like An Animal': Jewish Tourist Beaten Up In Antisemitic Attack In London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/they-kicked-me-like-an-animal-jewish-tourist-beaten-up-in-antisemitic-attack-in-london/): A 22-year-old Jewish tourist from Israel was assaulted by a group of men in Golders Green, north London, in a suspected antisemitic hate crime, police are investigating
- [Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/son-of-palestinian-president-elected-to-fatahs-top-leadership-body/): Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body
- [China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/china-russia-relations-are-as-strong-as-ever-thanks-to-trump/): The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.
- [Suspected car bomb explodes in Syrian capital Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/suspected-car-bomb-explodes-in-syrian-capital-damascus/): Plumes of smoke from a suspected car bomb explosion outside an armament management centre in Damascus.
- [Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-was-amin-abdullah-the-hero-guard-killed-in-san-diego-shooting/): Tributes have poured in for the guard, who was among the three people killed in the shooting at the San Diego mosque.
- [Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/ronaldo-to-lead-portugal-at-sixth-world-cup-as-martinez-names-squad/): Diogo Jota named as an honorary ‘plus-one’ player in Portugal’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [New Way To Fire? Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Tells Employees To Work From Home Before 8,000 Job Cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/new-way-to-fire-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-tells-employees-to-work-from-home-before-8000-job-cuts/): According to a leaked internal memo from Meta HR chief Janelle Gale, employees across North America have been instructed to work from home.
- [US Worker Contracts Ebola In Congo, Evacuated To Germany; CDC Announces New Screening Measures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-worker-contracts-ebola-in-congo-evacuated-to-germany-cdc-announces-new-screening-measures/): Officials with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the American worker was being evacuated to Germany.
- [‘World Not Becoming Safer’: Why Ebola, Hantavirus And Other Outbreaks Are Spreading Faster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/world-not-becoming-safer-why-ebola-hantavirus-and-other-outbreaks-are-spreading-faster/): According to the report, several global trends are making infectious diseases more likely to spread rapidly across borders. 
- [Why Cruise Tourism Isn’t Slowing Down Despite Hantavirus And Norovirus Scares](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/why-cruise-tourism-isnt-slowing-down-despite-hantavirus-and-norovirus-scares/): Can anything stop the global obsession with cruise vacations?
- [‘Japan Is Being Destroyed’: Video Shows Bamboo Trees Covered In Graffiti At Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/japan-is-being-destroyed-video-shows-bamboo-trees-covered-in-graffiti-at-kyotos-fushimi-inari-taisha/): A video from Kyoto’s quiet bamboo grove near Fushimi Inari Taisha showed several bamboo stalks covered with graffiti, carvings and scratched markings.
- [Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/gaza-aid-flotilla-organisers-say-41-boats-intercepted-10-still-sailing/): Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel’s storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.
- [Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/thailand-to-slash-tourist-visa-free-stays/): Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system.
- [Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-says-iran-attack-on-hold-what-we-know-about-latest-negotiations/): Tehran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions against Iran but other sticking points likely to remain.
- [Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/xi-jinping-seeks-to-strengthen-ties-with-putin-during-china-visit/): China’s Xi Jinping is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, just days after welcoming Donald Trump to Beijing.
- [Labour Members Don't Want Keir Starmer To Lead Party In Next UK Election. Who Could Replace Him?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/labour-members-dont-want-keir-starmer-to-lead-party-in-next-uk-election-who-could-replace-him/): Starmer faced a massive blow after UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned and launched a separate bid for leadership.
- [Taiwanese Politician Under Fire For Anti-India Billboard Featuring Tricolour, Turbaned Man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/taiwanese-politician-under-fire-for-anti-india-billboard-featuring-tricolour-turbaned-man/): The campaign material was put up by Lee Hung-yi, a ward chief who is contesting November’s city council election as an independent candidate.
- [From Krishan Nagar To Santnagar: Pakistan Brings Back Old Names Of These Historic Lahore Places](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/from-krishan-nagar-to-santnagar-pakistan-brings-back-old-names-of-these-historic-lahore-places/): Nearly 79 years after Partition, at least nine locations across Lahore have officially reverted to their historical names.
- ['It Doesn’t Spread Like Covid': 7 Biggest Ebola Myths Busted As WHO Warns About 'Scale & Speed' Of Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/it-doesnt-spread-like-covid-7-biggest-ebola-myths-busted-as-who-warns-about-scale-speed-of-outbreak/): As global anxiety mounts around Ebola, public panic is frequently being fuelled by an old enemy: medical misinformation
- ['If Enemy Is Foolish Enough...': Iranian Army Threatens To 'Open New Fronts' If US Resumes Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/if-enemy-is-foolish-enough-iranian-army-threatens-to-open-new-fronts-if-us-resumes-attacks/): Iran said it was ready to respond to any new act of aggression by the United States after Donald Trump put planned strikes on hold amid peace negotiations.
- [Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/musk-vs-altman-what-to-know-about-the-openai-verdict/): Elon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.
- [Putin To Visit India In September For BRICS Summit In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/putin-to-visit-india-in-september-for-brics-summit-in-delhi/): This would be Putin’s second trip to India within a year. The Russian president travelled to New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December last year. 
- [Who Is Helle Lyng? Norwegian Journalist Who Questioned PM Modi At Oslo Joint Presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-is-helle-lyng-norwegian-journalist-who-questioned-pm-modi-at-oslo-joint-presser/): The incident unfolded in Oslo during a joint media appearance between PM Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
- [‘Who Says There Is No Money In Canada?’: Indian Man Stunned After Tree Cutter Earns $700 In One Hour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-says-there-is-no-money-in-canada-indian-man-stunned-after-tree-cutter-earns-700-in-one-hour/): An Indian man living in Canada shared how a tree-cutting worker earned $700 in just one hour, saying skilled labour jobs there can pay surprisingly well.
- [Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/khartoums-slow-recovery-amid-cautious-return/): War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.
- [The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/the-us-israel-and-the-normalisation-of-scandal/): Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal – call it ‘Everythinggate’.
- [Iran squad in race against time for World Cup readiness amid US-Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/iran-squad-in-race-against-time-for-world-cup-readiness-amid-us-israel-war/): With Iran’s local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
- [WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-to-hold-emergency-committee-meeting-as-ebola-death-toll-rises-to-131/): A panel of experts ⁠led by ⁠the WHO is to meet to discuss vaccine ⁠options for new epidemic.
- [Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/spains-former-pm-zapatero-faces-corruption-probe/): High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.
- [San Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/san-diego-mosque-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims-and-the-attackers/): Authorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
- [‘King of the North’: Who is Andy Burnham, a potential UK prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister/): With Keir Starmer under fire, it is Manchester’s mayor who looks to be the key challenger.
- [At least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/at-least-10-dead-as-huge-floods-sweep-southern-and-central-china/): The affected area extends more than 1,000km (620 miles), according to Chinese meteorologists.
- [Child survivor of San Diego mosque shooting describes ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/child-survivor-of-san-diego-mosque-shooting-describes-ordeal/): A boy who survived the San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people has described seeing ‘bad stuff’.
- [‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/china-holds-the-cards-why-putins-visit-to-beijing-after-trump-matters/): Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
- [Who Is Tushar Kumar, The 23-Year-Old Who Became UK’s Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-is-tushar-kumar-the-23-year-old-who-became-uks-youngest-indian-origin-mayor/): Tushar Kumar made history alongside his mother, Parveen Rani, when they were both elected as Labour councillors in 2023
- [Major Relief For Gautam Adani As US Drops All Criminal Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/major-relief-for-gautam-adani-as-us-drops-all-criminal-charges/): Multiple US regulatory and legal investigations involving the group have all closed in the last couple of days against business tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar.
- [What Is 'Project Big MAC', MAGA's New Culture-War Catchphrase In US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/what-is-project-big-mac-magas-new-culture-war-catchphrase-in-us/): Supporters of the idea generally argue that America was historically founded on Christian values and public institutions should reflect those values more strongly
- [Russian strike damages Ukraine Danube port as Moscow intercepts drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/russian-strike-damages-ukraine-danube-port-as-moscow-intercepts-drones/): Port infrastructure hit in southern Ukraine as drones intercepted over Russian capital.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Jerusalem Day, Nakba mark week of surging attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/palestine-weekly-wrap-jerusalem-day-nakba-mark-week-of-surging-attacks/): Far-right marchers in the Old City chant “death to Arabs” while Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza.
- [Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/los-angeles-world-cup-stadium-workers-threaten-strike-over-ice-deployment/): Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/lebanon-and-syria-reshape-ties-amid-israeli-attacks-and-regional-shifts/): Damascus and Beirut focus on sovereignty and cooperation, moving away from decades of Syrian dominance over Lebanon.
- [Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/gunmen-abduct-39-students-7-teachers-in-attacks-on-nigeria-schools/): The attacks targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.
- ['Influencers Need Jail Time’: American Tourists Jump Inside Baby Punch's Enclosure For Content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/influencers-need-jail-time-american-tourists-jump-inside-baby-punchs-enclosure-for-content/): Dressed in an emoji costume to pump a meme token, a 24-year-old student and 27-year-old singer have sparked massive international backlash for their viral antics
- ['No Choice': President Marcos Says Philippines Could Be Drawn Into Taiwan Conflict Due To Proximity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/no-choice-president-marcos-says-philippines-could-be-drawn-into-taiwan-conflict-due-to-proximity/): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said the Philippines could be drawn into any Taiwan conflict because of its proximity to the island.
- [What Is Mifepristone? America’s Most Controversial Abortion Pill Is Back In Court Again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/what-is-mifepristone-americas-most-controversial-abortion-pill-is-back-in-court-again/): The US Supreme Court has temporarily protected access to mifepristone by mail, but the larger battle over abortion rights is far from settled.
- [Xi Jinping Told Donald Trump That Vladimir Putin Might Regret The Ukraine Invasion: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/xi-jinping-told-donald-trump-that-vladimir-putin-might-regret-the-ukraine-invasion-report/): Russia and China had declared a “no-limits partnership” shortly before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- [Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/wembanyama-scores-41-as-spurs-upset-thunder-in-game-1-thriller/): French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122–115 road win against defending NBA champions.
- [How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/how-philadelphias-democratic-primary-tests-the-bounds-of-us-progressivism/): The race for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
- [Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/helicopters-douse-flames-threatening-hillside-homes-in-california/): Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.
- [Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/bolivian-miners-clash-with-police-demanding-president-resign/): Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
- ['Whoever Sends Them To Hell': Iran Mulls $58 Million Bounties On Trump, Netanyahu Amid Fragile Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/whoever-sends-them-to-hell-iran-mulls-58-million-bounties-on-trump-netanyahu-amid-fragile-ceasefire/): The proposed bounty legislation is being viewed as a shift from previous religious fatwas and propaganda campaigns to a more formal, parliamentary action amid a fragile ceasefire
- [SAT Exams: Is Extra Time For Some Students 'Cheating'? US Is Divided](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/sat-exams-is-extra-time-for-some-students-cheating-us-is-divided/): According to the ACT, the percentage of students receiving special testing arrangements increased from 4.1% in 2013 to 7% last year.
- [Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trumps-repeated-ultimatums-betray-his-lack-of-leverage-over-iran/): Foad Izadi says US President Trump’s repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.
- [‘Dialogue Does Not Mean Surrender’: Iran Stands Firm On Rights As Trump Holds Off Tehran Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/dialogue-does-not-mean-surrender-iran-stands-firm-on-rights-as-trump-holds-off-tehran-strike/): President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will negotiate with dignity, as Donald Trump delays a planned military strike on Iran amid serious talks over a potential nuclear deal
- [Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/russia-china-ties-stabilising-force-in-world-putin-says-before-xi-talks/): Russia’s Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.
- [WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-responding-to-complex-difficult-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo/): The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
- [Trump Settles IRS Case As DOJ Creates $1.8 Billion ‘Weaponization’ Compensation Fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-settles-irs-case-as-doj-creates-1-8-billion-weaponization-compensation-fund/): As part of the settlement, Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization will receive a formal apology, though no financial compensation has been included.
- [Lahore Streets Reclaim Old Names As Pakistan Restores Pre-Partition Identity; Islampura Turns Krishan Nagar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/lahore-streets-reclaim-old-names-as-pakistan-restores-pre-partition-identity-islampura-turns-krishan-nagar/): Punjab government approves plan to restore pre-Partition names of Lahore roads and revive heritage sites as part of a project led by former PM Nawaz Sharif
- [PM Modi Bats For India's 'Reform Agenda' At Business Conclave In Norway, Invites Investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/pm-modi-bats-for-indias-reform-agenda-at-business-conclave-in-norway-invites-investors/): Underlining a range of opportunities in areas such as food security, fertilisers, fisheries, and energy, PM Modi pitched India to the investors of Norway during discussions
- [Attack Gulf Countries, Disrupt Oil Routes: Possible Ways Iran Can Retaliate If US-Israeli Strikes Resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/attack-gulf-countries-disrupt-oil-routes-possible-ways-iran-can-retaliate-if-us-israeli-strikes-resume/): Iran could respond with heavy missile strikes on Israel and U.S. targets, attack Gulf oil facilities, and disrupt key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz or Bab-al-Mandeb.
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Pezeshkian Says Tehran Won’t Compromise Rights; Trump Delays Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-pezeshkian-says-tehran-wont-compromise-rights-trump-delays-attack/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vows talks will not compromise Irans sovereignty, as Donald Trump says he delayed a possible Iran attack after Gulf states urged negotiations
- [US Extends Waiver On Russian Oil Sanctions By One Month, Offering Relief To Buyers Including India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-extends-waiver-on-russian-oil-sanctions-by-one-month-offering-relief-to-buyers-including-india/): US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver to June 17, allowing trade in shipments loaded by April 17, excluding links to Iran, North Korea, Cuba and restricted Ukraine regions.
- [Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/iran-war-live-trump-says-iran-attack-postponed-at-request-of-gulf-allies/): Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Tehran says Iran’s leaders are ‘projecting defiance’ and rejecting ‘pressure’ from the US.
- [Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/two-teen-gunmen-kill-three-at-san-diego-mosque-in-suspected-hate-crime/): Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime.
- [3 Killed In Shooting At San Diego Mosque; Teen Suspects Found Dead, Hate Crime Probe Underway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/3-killed-in-shooting-at-san-diego-mosque-teen-suspects-found-dead-hate-crime-probe-underway/): Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the two teen suspects were later found dead, police and the FBI probe a possible hate crime motive.
- [A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/a-packed-race-for-governor-what-to-know-about-oregons-primary-elections/): The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.
- [US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-suspends-joint-defence-effort-with-canada-dating-back-to-world-war-ii/): The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.
- [Trump Says ‘Very Good Chance’ Of Nuclear Deal, After Delaying Strikes On Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-says-very-good-chance-of-nuclear-deal-after-delaying-strikes-on-iran/): Donald Trump says there is a very good chance of a US Iran nuclear deal, reveals he delayed a planned military strike after Gulf leaders urged more time for negotiations.
- [A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/a-redistricting-re-do-what-to-know-about-alabamas-primary-elections/): Voters may have to return to the polls in August as state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.
- [Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/brazil-call-up-neymar-to-world-cup-2026-squad/): Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.
- [Protest in Greece after Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/protest-in-greece-after-israeli-forces-storm-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Demonstrators gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens.
- [Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/clashes-as-morales-allied-protesters-march-on-bolivian-capital/): South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz’s government.
- [Venezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/venezuelan-protesters-clash-with-police-at-rally-for-political-prisoners/): Protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police at a rally for political prisoners.
- [Guardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/guardiola-on-verge-of-manchester-city-exit-at-end-of-premier-league-season/): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.
- [Is the US trying to force regime change in Cuba?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/is-the-us-trying-to-force-regime-change-in-cuba/): As its blockade causes a fuel crisis in Cuba, the US is offering aid but only if it can dictate Cuba’s future.
- [Heavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/heavy-sandstorm-hits-iraq-as-hospitals-battle-respiratory-issues/): A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad.
- [Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/four-reported-killed-30-injured-in-kenyan-fuel-price-protests/): Nationwide protests disrupt cities as fuel price hikes trigger unrest.
- [Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-delays-scheduled-attack-on-iran-crediting-serious-negotiations/): Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
- [Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/massie-race-breaks-spending-record-as-pro-israel-groups-target-trump-critic/): Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky’s Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.
- [Police respond to shooting at US mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/police-respond-to-shooting-at-us-mosque/): Police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been ‘neutralised’.
- [Protests over fuel price hikes turn deadly in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/protests-over-fuel-price-hikes-turn-deadly-in-kenya/): Several people have been killed in protest violence in Kenya where transport workers blocked roads.
- [First Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/first-somaliland-ambassador-to-israel-presents-his-credentials/): Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
- [Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/some-change-but-much-more-of-the-same-in-palestinian-fatah-elections/): Abbas’s son Yasser joins Fatah leadership, raising questions about nepotism and the group’s commitment to inclusivity.
- [Police say they are responding to ‘active shooter’ at San Diego mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/police-say-they-are-responding-to-active-shooter-at-san-diego-mosque/): Authorities say they are deploying ‘significant resources’ to the scene of the incident at Islamic Center of San Diego.
- [From Colonial Trauma To Nazi-Era Directors: Inside The International Booker 2026 Shortlist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/from-colonial-trauma-to-nazi-era-directors-inside-the-international-booker-2026-shortlist-2/): International shortlist highlights include novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Marie NDiaye, Shida Bazyar, Ana Paula Maia, Rene Karabash and Yáng Shuāng-zǐ exploring history and identity.
- [Trump Says Planned US Strike On Iran Put on Hold After Requests From Qatar, Saudi And UAE Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/trump-says-planned-us-strike-on-iran-put-on-hold-after-requests-from-qatar-saudi-and-uae-leaders/): Trump says he postponed a planned US strike on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders, citing ongoing talks on a no nuclear weapons for Iran deal, but warns forces remain ready.
- [WHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/who-chief-ties-funding-cuts-to-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks/): Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are tied to funding cuts to the WHO, the WHO chief and other UN leaders said.
- [NextEra, Dominion to create huge power biz as AI drives US energy demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/nextera-dominion-to-create-huge-power-biz-as-ai-drives-us-energy-demand/): One of the biggest proposed mergers this year, companies’ union will create world’s biggest regulated electric utility.
- [What to know about the primary elections in the US state of Pennsylvania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/what-to-know-about-the-primary-elections-in-the-us-state-of-pennsylvania/): Eastern state could play a key role in deciding the balance of power in the US Congress in November midterm elections.
- [Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/somaliland-marks-first-independence-day-following-israeli-recognition/): Somaliland leaders tout stability and strategic importance as a hub, yet recognition from other nations remains elusive.
- [Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/cuba-says-it-has-legitimate-right-to-defend-itself-amid-us-threats/): Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.
- [Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi Heads Back To Iran After US Calls Latest Peace Proposal 'Insufficient'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/pakistans-mohsin-naqvi-heads-back-to-iran-after-us-calls-latest-peace-proposal-insufficient/): Mohsin Naqvi shuttles between Iran and the US for peace talks as Pakistan’s Army leads diplomacy.
- [Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Insurance For Ships Crossing Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/iran-introduces-bitcoin-backed-insurance-for-ships-crossing-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran launches Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance in the Strait of Hormuz, promising major revenue as tensions with the US rise over security and nuclear demands.
- [Weekly Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Rises To 55 Ships From Wartime Low Of 19: Kpler Data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/18/weekly-traffic-through-strait-of-hormuz-rises-to-55-ships-from-wartime-low-of-19-kpler-data/): The increase, recorded between May 11 and May 17, brings shipping activity back in line with the average seen since the start of the war.
- [Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/taiwans-president-says-future-will-not-be-decided-by-external-forces/): President Lai says Taiwan’s future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
- [Foreign fishing vessels empty Mauritanian waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/foreign-fishing-vessels-empty-mauritanian-waters/): Who is benefiting from the fishing agreements between Mauritania’s government and foreign vessels?
- [Iran war day 82: Tehran warns of ‘new fronts’ as Trump sets deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/iran-war-day-82-tehran-warns-of-new-fronts-as-trump-sets-deadline/): Iran says it learned from past clashes as Trump gives Tehran ‘two to three days’ to reach a deal.
- [Melo-Di Moment: PM Modi's Tourist-Coded Pictures With Italian PM Meloni Go Viral | See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/melo-di-moment-pm-modis-tourist-coded-pictures-with-italian-pm-meloni-go-viral-see-pics-2/): PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Rome’s iconic Colosseum, where they were seen sharing candid moments and engaging in discussions.
- [‘When Usha Has Our Baby…’: JD Vance Jokes Karoline Leavitt Should Be VP For Few Weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/when-usha-has-our-baby-jd-vance-jokes-karoline-leavitt-should-be-vp-for-few-weeks/): JD Vance jokes Karoline Leavitt should be Vice President during his paternity leave, as Leavitt takes maternity leave after birth of daughter Viviana.
- [Photos: PM Narendra Modi And Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s Viral ‘Melodi’ Moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/photos-pm-narendra-modi-and-italian-pm-giorgia-melonis-viral-melodi-moments/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Rome for the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour, shared photos from his meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
- [Meloni Shares Video Of PM Modi Gifting Her ‘Melody Toffees’, Video Breaks Internet | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/meloni-shares-video-of-pm-modi-gifting-her-melody-toffees-video-breaks-internet-watch/): Narendra Modi gifts Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit, Meloni shares the video on Instagram thanking him for the gift
- [Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/jones-jackson-move-to-republican-primary-run-off-in-georgia-governor-race/): Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
- [Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/knicks-rally-from-22-points-down-to-stun-cavs-in-overtime/): Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
- [‘Cockroach Janta Party’: Top Indian judge’s comment sparks satire, protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/cockroach-janta-party-top-indian-judges-comment-sparks-satire-protest/): Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.
- [Terror Nexus Exposed: Top Pakistan Leaders Seen Courting LeT's Hafiz Talha Saeed In Faisalabad | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/terror-nexus-exposed-top-pakistan-leaders-seen-courting-lets-hafiz-talha-saeed-in-faisalabad-exclusive/): Visuals accessed by CNN-News18 show Pakistan’s political establishment publicly engaging with Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar founder and UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
- [Appoint A Hardliner In Tehran? Inside The War’s Early Iran Regime-Change Goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/appoint-a-hardliner-in-tehran-inside-the-wars-early-iran-regime-change-goal/): An Israeli air strike targeting Ahmadinejad’s home in Tehran was allegedly intended to free him from house arrest and place him in power after top Iranian leaders were killed.
- [Were Oil Traders Tipped Off Before Trump Delayed Iran Strikes? US Probes $800 Million Oil Bets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/were-oil-traders-tipped-off-before-trump-delayed-iran-strikes-us-probes-800-million-oil-bets/): A spasm of trades hit the market during off-hours and over $800 million worth of US and international crude futures changed hands within minutes on March 23.
- [Melo-Di Moment: PM Modi's Tourist-Coded Pictures With Italian PM Meloni Go Viral | See Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/melo-di-moment-pm-modis-tourist-coded-pictures-with-italian-pm-meloni-go-viral-see-pics/): PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Rome’s iconic Colosseum, where they were seen sharing candid moments and engaging in discussions.
- [Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/fear-grips-eastern-dr-congo-amid-deadly-ebola-outbreak/): From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.
- [Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/daughter-honours-security-guard-father-killed-while-protecting-mosque/): The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the “absolute best dad in the world.”
- [Man Arrested After Tesla Cybertruck In 'Wade Mode' Sinks In Texas Lake | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/man-arrested-after-tesla-cybertruck-in-wade-mode-sinks-in-texas-lake-video/): The driver now faces multiple charges, including operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park, lacking valid boat registration, and violating water safety regulations.
- [Italy's Meloni To Israel's Netanyahu: PM Modi's ‘Car Diplomacy’ Moments With Global Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/italys-meloni-to-israels-netanyahu-pm-modis-car-diplomacy-moments-with-global-leaders/): The Prime Minister took to X to share a candid picture with Meloni seated together in a car in Rome.
- [‘Russia Remains Reliable Energy Supplier Amid West Asia Crisis’: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping Hold Talks In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/russia-remains-reliable-energy-supplier-amid-west-asia-crisis-vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-hold-talks-in-beijing/): Vladimir Putin’s visit comes at a time when trade between China and Russia is recovering after a decline last year.
- [Norwegian Daily Faces Massive Backlash Over Racist Cartoon Depicting PM Modi As Snake Charmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/norwegian-daily-faces-massive-backlash-over-racist-cartoon-depicting-pm-modi-as-snake-charmer/): A Norwegian newspaper came under fire after it published a cartoon depicting PM Narendra Modi as a snake charmer amid a row over a journalist’s question at press briefing.
- [Pak Officer Says 2 Indian Airbases Were Hit During Op Sindoor. Only Locations He Mentioned Do Not Exist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pak-officer-says-2-indian-airbases-were-hit-during-op-sindoor-only-locations-he-mentioned-do-not-exist/): Days after the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ and struck nine terror camps operating in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK)
- [China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/chinas-xi-jinping-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin-meet-in-beijing/): Xi and Putin hold talks just days after US President Donald Trump made an official visit to China.
- [Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/arsenal-fans-erupt-after-team-secures-premier-league-crown/): Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
- [Remembering The 1971 Genocide: 55 Years Since Pakistan Killed 10,000 Refugees In Chuknagar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/remembering-the-1971-genocide-55-years-since-pakistan-killed-10000-refugees-in-chuknagar/): More than 10,000 people were killed. Bangladeshi historians later described the cries of the wounded and dying as turning Chuknagar into a living hell.
- [From Energy To Trade: Three Things Driving Putin’s China Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/from-energy-to-trade-three-things-driving-putins-china-visit/): Putin’s latest China visit comes as Russia navigates sanctions, shifting trade flows and an increasingly complex global landscape.
- [‘Hope It Will Be Restored’: Norwegian Journalist Claims Her Instagram, Facebook Accounts Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/hope-it-will-be-restored-norwegian-journalist-claims-her-instagram-facebook-accounts-suspended/): Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended and said that it is a “small price to pay for press freedom”.
- [Power-Packed Show: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping Likely To Attend BRICS Summit In Delhi This September](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/power-packed-show-vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-likely-to-attend-brics-summit-in-delhi-this-september/): Both Moscow and Beijing have informed New Delhi that their leaders are expected to participate in the summit of BRICS leaders.
- [Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/nigeria-says-joint-us-strikes-kill-175-isil-fighters-in-countrys-northeast/): Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to ‘hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere’.
- [Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/bodies-of-italian-divers-recovered-from-cave-in-maldives/): The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
- [Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/republican-thomas-massie-who-stood-up-to-trump-defeated-in-kentucky-primary/): With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.
- [‘Locked And Loaded’: JD Vance Says ‘Good Progress’ In Iran Talks, But Warns Forces On Standby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/locked-and-loaded-jd-vance-says-good-progress-in-iran-talks-but-warns-forces-on-standby/): US Vice President JD Vance says Iran talks show good progress but warns the US is locked and loaded to restart war if no deal, insisting Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon
- [Video: Moment When US Cargo Jet's Engine Tore Off Before Louisville Crash That Killed 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/video-moment-when-us-cargo-jets-engine-tore-off-before-louisville-crash-that-killed-15/): The aircraft reached an altitude of only 30 to 100 feet before losing its ability to climb further. Moments later, the plane crashed, killing all 15 people on board.
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump’s 72-Hour Ultimatum To Iran Raises Fears Of Fresh West Asia Conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trumps-72-hour-ultimatum-to-iran-raises-fears-of-fresh-west-asia-conflict/): US-Iran War Ceasefire News, Peace Talks Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warned US that “a return to war will feature many more surprises.”
- ['Melania Had A Nail Appointment': Iran Trolls Trump Over His 'An Hour Away' Remark On Strike Decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/melania-had-a-nail-appointment-iran-trolls-trump-over-his-an-hour-away-remark-on-strike-decision/): U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran of fresh strikes if negotiations failed. What he never saw coming was Tehran’s retaliation — only a verbal one
- [US Senate Sees Republican Cross Voting As It Advances Bill Aimed At Ending Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-senate-sees-republican-cross-voting-as-it-advances-bill-aimed-at-ending-iran-war/): US Senate advances Iran war powers resolution 50-47, four Republicans back limits on Donald Trump, highlighting GOP divisions as House prepares a similar vote
- [Vance: US ‘locked and loaded’ for military action if Iran talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/vance-us-locked-and-loaded-for-military-action-if-iran-talks-fail/): US Vice President JD Vance says the US is prepared to take military action if Iran does not agree to a nuclear deal
- [US President Trump and family given immunity from pending tax audits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-president-trump-and-family-given-immunity-from-pending-tax-audits/): Democrats blast the tax announcement, which follows establishment of a controversial ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’.
- [Trump To Attend G7 Summit In France Despite Friction With Allies Over Iran: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-to-attend-g7-summit-in-france-despite-friction-with-allies-over-iran-report/): Trump will attend the G7 summit in France, where Iran tensions, sanctions, AI, trade, China and critical minerals will dominate talks despite strained US allies.
- [‘Welcome To Rome, My Friend’: Meloni Welcomes PM Modi In Italy, Shares Candid Moment At Colosseum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/welcome-to-rome-my-friend-meloni-welcomes-pm-modi-in-italy-shares-candid-moment-at-colosseum/): Giorgia Meloni warmly welcomes Narendra Modi to Rome on the final leg of his five nation tour, sharing a candid photo of them at the Colosseum on X
- ['We're Going To End That War Very Quickly': Trump Warns Iran Of Fresh Strikes As Talks Advance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/were-going-to-end-that-war-very-quickly-trump-warns-iran-of-fresh-strikes-as-talks-advance/): Donald Trump said the war involving Iran would end “very quickly,” claiming Tehran was eager for a deal and predicting oil prices would “plummet” once an agreement was reached.
- [US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-senate-advances-resolution-to-curb-trumps-power-to-wage-war-on-iran/): Vote to advance War Powers Resolution seen as rare rebuke of the president as pressure grows to end US attack on Iran.
- [Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘many more surprises’ if conflict resumes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/iran-war-live-tehran-warns-of-many-more-surprises-if-conflict-resumes/): Warning comes after Trump threatened military action against Iran and gave it ‘two to three days’ to strike a deal.
- [Putin meets Xi: Why Russia and China need each other](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/putin-meets-xi-why-russia-and-china-need-each-other/): Vladimir Putin’s arrival was announced just a day after United States President Donald Trump left Beijing.
- [US Senate Advances Resolution To Limit Trump’s Authority For Military Action Against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-senate-advances-resolution-to-limit-trumps-authority-for-military-action-against-iran/): US Senate advances War Powers resolution to limit Donald Trump’s military action against Iran, reflecting bipartisan concern over costs, stockpiles, and war powers limits.
- [Thousands of protesters demand president’s resignation in Bolivia’s La Paz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/thousands-of-protesters-demand-presidents-resignation-in-bolivias-la-paz/): Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president’s resignation.
- [US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-authorities-say-missionary-who-contracted-ebola-en-route-to-germany/): World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
- [US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-to-let-dr-congo-football-team-in-for-world-cup-despite-ebola-restrictions/): The US has banned non-Americans who have visited DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entry.
- [Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/arsenal-crowned-premier-league-champions-as-man-city-draw-at-bournemouth/): Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title ends as Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemouth.
- [Trump showcases new ‘drone-protected’ White House ballroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-showcases-new-drone-protected-white-house-ballroom/): US President Donald Trump has given reporters a tour around the construction site of his White House ballroom.
- [Arsenal’s Arteta claims Premier League to step from Guardiola’s shadow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/arsenals-arteta-claims-premier-league-to-step-from-guardiolas-shadow/): Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Man City, but pips his former tutor to Premier League title.
- [Video shows oil spill on Iranian island after refinery attack last month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/video-shows-oil-spill-on-iranian-island-after-refinery-attack-last-month/): The impact of an oil spill caused by an attack on Iran’s Lavan refinery last month has been revealed.
- [NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/naacp-urges-athletes-to-boycott-southern-us-universities-over-voting-rights/): Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling, southern redistricting.
- [‘Two Or Three Days, Maybe Early Next Week’: Trump Signals Timeline For Possible Fresh Iran Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/two-or-three-days-maybe-early-next-week-trump-signals-timeline-for-possible-fresh-iran-strikes/): Trump warns he may order new strikes on Iran within days if nuclear talks fail, says he paused an attack after Gulf leaders urged diplomacy, tensions keep oil markets volatile.
- [Moment Neymar brought to tears after surprise World Cup call-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/moment-neymar-brought-to-tears-after-surprise-world-cup-call-up/): Brazil’s all-time top scorer Neymar jr was brought to tears after hearing his name included in Brazil’s World Cup squad.
- [Mansour Kaziha, Nader Awad identified as victims in San Diego Mosque attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/mansour-kaziha-nader-awad-identified-as-victims-in-san-diego-mosque-attack/): All three victims have now been identified in California attack being investigated as hate crime.
- [Southampton expelled from world’s most lucrative football match for spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/southampton-expelled-from-worlds-most-lucrative-football-match-for-spying/): Southampton out of EFL championship playoff final after spying on Middlesbrough, who face Hull for Premier League place.
- [Does Ukraine have the advantage at the moment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/does-ukraine-have-the-advantage-at-the-moment/): Kyiv takes the war deeper into Russia with a huge attack on the Moscow region.
- [DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/drc-prepares-ebola-treatment-centres-as-death-toll-rises/): Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are restoring Ebola treatment centres.
- [Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trumps-board-of-peace-urges-fix-to-gap-in-funding/): UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.
- [High prices in Iran’s stunted housing market leave tenants with few options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/high-prices-in-irans-stunted-housing-market-leave-tenants-with-few-options/): Tenants face bleak prospects as economic uncertainty persists amid a potential resumption of fighting.
- [Israeli forces fire ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on Gaza aid flotilla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/israeli-forces-fire-rubber-bullets-at-activists-on-gaza-aid-flotilla/): Israeli naval forces are accused of firing ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
- [‘Anti-Islamic Writings’ Found In Car Of Teen Suspects In California Mosque Shooting: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/anti-islamic-writings-found-in-car-of-teen-suspects-in-california-mosque-shooting-report/): Andrej Karpathy, OpenAI founding member and former Tesla AI director, joins Anthropic pretraining team, highlighting intensifying competition among leading AI firms.
- [Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban On Indian Flights Until June 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-flights-until-june-24/): Pakistan extends its ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft using its airspace to June 24, amid ongoing tensions after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
- [Somaliland To Open Embassy In Jerusalem After Israel Recognition; Somalia Condemns Move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/somaliland-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem-after-israel-recognition-somalia-condemns-move/): Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem after Israels December recognition of its independence, with Israel to open an embassy in Hargeisa, deepening disputed ties.
- [Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/israels-far-right-finance-minister-smotrich-says-icc-seeking-his-arrest/): After an ICC warrant request, Israel’s Smotrich threatened to displace Palestinians from the West Bank.
- [US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/us-imposes-sanctions-on-gaza-flotilla-organisers-amid-israeli-crackdown/): Rights advocate accuses Washington of using ‘terrorism label’ to shut down Palestine activism internationally.
- [Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/putin-arrives-in-china-for-talks-with-chinese-leader-xi-jinping/): Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- [Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/somaliland-to-open-embassy-in-jerusalem-israel-in-hargeisa-envoy/): The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia’s breakaway region.
- [Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-backs-ken-paxton-in-crucial-texas-republican-senate-run-off/): Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.
- [‘Common Sense…’: Ex Norway Minister Tells Journalist To ‘Check Facts’ After PM Modi Question Row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/common-sense-ex-norway-minister-tells-journalist-to-check-facts-after-pm-modi-question-row/): Speaking to CNN-News18, Erik Solheim dismissed the incident as an overblown controversy driven by what he described as selective narratives about India.
- [Trump Claims Drones Would 'Bounce Off' His New $400 Million White House Ballroom Roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-claims-drones-would-bounce-off-his-new-400-million-white-house-ballroom-roof/): Trump said the structure had been designed with strong security features and suggested it could even withstand aerial attacks.
- [Who Is Andrej Karpathy? Ex-OpenAI Founder, Former Tesla AI Chief Joins Anthropic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/who-is-andrej-karpathy-ex-openai-founder-former-tesla-ai-chief-joins-anthropic/): Andrej Karpathy, OpenAI cofounder and former Tesla AI director, has joined Anthropic pretraining team, underscoring intensifying competition for top AI talent among major labs.
- [Marco Rubio Says WHO Was 'A Little Late' To Identify Ebola Outbreak As Global Alarm Grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/marco-rubio-says-who-was-a-little-late-to-identify-ebola-outbreak-as-global-alarm-grows/): Rubio said the US response would be led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the WHO, but criticised the UN agency’s timing in detecting the outbreak.
- [Greenlanders Heckle Trump Envoy, Flip Him Off During Tense Nuuk Tour Over MAGA Hats, Cookies To Kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/greenlanders-heckle-trump-envoy-flip-him-off-during-tense-nuuk-tour-over-maga-hats-cookies-to-kids/): US envoy Jeff Landry gets cold reception in Greenland as locals reject MAGA hats and protest US military base talks in the strategic Arctic territory.
- [At least 22 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in 24 hours: Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/at-least-22-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-in-24-hours-ministry/): Lebanon death toll since March 2 has reached 3,042, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
- [How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/how-the-shape-of-a-map-can-determine-the-us-midterm-elections/): With less than six months to midterms, Al Jazeera explains how district boundaries may determine who controls the House.
- [I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/i-knew-amin-abdullah-the-hero-of-the-san-diego-mosque-shooting/): It doesn’t surprise me at all that he gave his life saving the lives of others. He was a true American Muslim.
- [Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/trump-says-xi-assured-him-china-would-not-send-weapons-to-iran/): US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within ‘days’.
- [Tributes pour in for ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/tributes-pour-in-for-hero-guard-killed-in-san-diego-mosque-shooting/): Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed while trying to stop gunmen entering the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
- [Putin Arrives In China To Grand Welcome As Xi Aims To Project Unity After Trump Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/putin-arrives-in-china-to-grand-welcome-as-xi-aims-to-project-unity-after-trump-visit/): Putin and Xi are set to discuss how to strengthen Russia and China’s strategic partnership and “exchange views on key international and regional issues”.
- ['I Was An Hour Away': Trump Says Gulf States' Calls Halted New Iran Strike At Last Minute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/i-was-an-hour-away-trump-says-gulf-states-calls-halted-new-iran-strike-at-last-minute/): Trump said several Gulf allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, contacted his administration after hearing that the US was ready to move ahead with the attack.
- [Oslo Discord On 'Press Freedom' | India Fact Checks Propaganda | Does India Need To Prove Itself?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/oslo-discord-on-press-freedom-india-fact-checks-propaganda-does-india-need-to-prove-itself/): A Norwegian journalist’s confrontation with Indian PM Modi over press freedom sparked debate on media accountability. Critics argue that both Indian and Norwegian leaders avoided questions, while discussions reveal deeper issues of press freedom and political accountability in India. n18oc_indian18oc_Worldn18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Pentagon Watchdog Evaluating US Operations Involving Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/pentagon-watchdog-evaluating-us-operations-involving-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats/): The operations fall under what the Pentagon calls “Operation Southern Spear,” a broader military effort aimed at disrupting maritime drug trafficking networks.
- [PM Modi Holds Talks With Iceland Counterpart On Clean Energy, Blue Economy And Trade Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-iceland-counterpart-on-clean-energy-blue-economy-and-trade-ties/): PM Modi praised Iceland’s expertise in the blue economy, saying cooperation in the sector could further strengthen bilateral ties.
- [At least one killed, 21 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/at-least-one-killed-21-wounded-in-car-bomb-explosion-in-syrias-damascus/): Blast occurs near Defence Ministry building in Bab Sharqi district of the capital.
- [Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/qatar-says-us-iran-negotiations-need-more-time/): Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.
- [Security guards face probe after last week’s Philippine Senate shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/security-guards-face-probe-after-last-weeks-philippine-senate-shooting/): Authorities say the shooting was not an ‘attack on the Senate’ and identified the person who fired the first shot.
- [Pakistan sentences man to death for killing TikTok star Sana Yousaf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/pakistan-sentences-man-to-death-for-killing-tiktok-star-sana-yousaf/): The verdict against Umar Hayat who killed a teenage influencer in her home ‘is for the entire society’, her father says.
- [Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/carlos-alcaraz-withdraws-from-wimbledon-with-wrist-injury/): Former world number one says he’s still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.
- ['Completely False': China Rejects Report That Xi Told Trump Putin May 'Regret' Ukraine War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/completely-false-china-rejects-report-that-xi-told-trump-putin-may-regret-ukraine-war/): The report said that Xi allegedly made the remark during a private meeting with Trump, who recently visited China.
- [‘May Have To Give Them Another Big Hit’: Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran After Pausing Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/may-have-to-give-them-another-big-hit-trumps-fresh-warning-to-iran-after-pausing-strikes/): The US president said he is giving Iran “a limited period of time” to make a deal “because we can’t let them have a nuclear weapon.”
- [A Surge Of Trades In Tech, A Shift To AI: What’s Going On In Trump’s Stock Portfolio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/a-surge-of-trades-in-tech-a-shift-to-ai-whats-going-on-in-trumps-stock-portfolio/): Among the most significant positions, the accounts added at least $1.75 million worth of shares in Nvidia.
- [Modi's Oslo Standoff: A Journalist's Viral Moment Sparks Global Debate | Brass Tacks | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/modis-oslo-standoff-a-journalists-viral-moment-sparks-global-debate-brass-tacks-news18/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has found himself at the center of a global debate after declining to answer a question from a Norwegian journalist during a diplomatic event in Norway. Critics argue the moment raises concerns around press freedom and media access, while supporters say the event followed a structured diplomatic format rather than an […]
- ['Natural Partners': India-Nordic Ties Elevated To Green Technology & Innovation Strategic Partnership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/natural-partners-india-nordic-ties-elevated-to-green-technology-innovation-strategic-partnership/): India and Nordic nations upgrade ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, boosting clean energy, trade and Arctic cooperation.
- [Resistance: who gets to decide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/resistance-who-gets-to-decide/): Who decides if resistance is legitimate?
- [Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/flight-to-argentina-how-significant-is-it-for-israels-latam-outreach/): Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.
- ['My Legs Were Shaking': 9-Year-Old Recounts Seeing 'Bad Stuff' During US Mosque Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/my-legs-were-shaking-9-year-old-recounts-seeing-bad-stuff-during-us-mosque-shooting/): The boy, Odai Shanah, was among dozens of students at an Islamic school inside the mosque complex when the attack happened.
- [An Orbiting Power Station That Beams Energy? China Says It’s Closer Than You Think](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/an-orbiting-power-station-that-beams-energy-china-says-its-closer-than-you-think/): The system reportedly transmitted 1,180 watts of power across roughly 100 metres while maintaining precise microwave beam control.
- [Nostalgia On Signboards: Real Strategy Behind Pakistan’s Pre-Partition Rebranding & Why It’s Only For 'Namesake'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/nostalgia-on-signboards-real-strategy-behind-pakistans-pre-partition-rebranding-why-its-only-for-namesake/): While changing the nomenclature on a map is a swift administrative task, rewriting the deep-seated structural realities of modern Pakistan is entirely different
- [Son Of Spanish Fashion Tycoon Arrested 18 Months After Father’s Mysterious Fall From Cliff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/19/son-of-spanish-fashion-tycoon-arrested-18-months-after-fathers-mysterious-fall-from-cliff/): Catalan police arrest Jonathan Andic over possible homicide in death of Mango founder Isak Andic, who died in 2024 after falling into a ravine near Barcelona.
- [Why has the US indicted Cuba’s Raul Castro now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-has-the-us-indicted-cubas-raul-castro-now/): The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown revives a decades-old case.
- [Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/bolivian-president-to-reshuffle-cabinet-amid-antigovernment-protests/): Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.
- [ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Reportedly Preparing For IPO Filing As Early As This Week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/chatgpt-maker-openai-reportedly-preparing-for-ipo-filing-as-early-as-this-week/): OpenAI plans a confidential IPO filing, targeting a possible September debut, amid legal disputes with Elon Musk and intense AI sector competition.
- [Trump, Netanyahu Hold ‘Prolonged, Dramatic’ Call As Iran Tensions Fuel Speculation Over Next Steps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-netanyahu-hold-prolonged-dramatic-call-as-iran-tensions-fuel-speculation-over-next-steps/): Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu held a prolonged, dramatic call on Iran amid policy uncertainty and possible differences over military action, no official details released.
- [Russian Warplanes Repeatedly Intercept RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/russian-warplanes-repeatedly-intercept-raf-spy-plane-over-black-sea-report/): Russian jets repeatedly intercepted an RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint over the Black Sea, underscoring rising tensions between Russia and NATO amid the war in Ukraine.
- [US indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane downing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-indicts-cubas-raul-castro-over-1996-plane-downing/): US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro.
- [US indicts Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-indicts-cubas-former-leader-raul-castro-why-it-matters/): The indictment against Raul Castro echoes earlier US criminal cases targeting Latin American leaders.
- [China and Russia unite after Trump’s Beijing visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/china-and-russia-unite-after-trumps-beijing-visit/): Just days after Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping.
- [What’s the significance of the Russian president’s visit to China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/whats-the-significance-of-the-russian-presidents-visit-to-china/): Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin a week after Donald Trump was in Beijing.
- [James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/james-murdoch-to-acquire-new-york-magazine-and-vox-media-podcast-network/): The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.
- [Pakistani Teen TikTok Star Sana Yousaf's Killer Sentenced To Death, Family Hails Verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pakistani-teen-tiktok-star-sana-yousafs-killer-sentenced-to-death-family-hails-verdict/): 17-year-old Sana Yousaf was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad last June.
- [Giorgia Meloni And PM Modi's Viral 'Melody' Instagram Reel Reaches 120 Million Views](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/giorgia-meloni-and-pm-modis-viral-melody-instagram-reel-reaches-120-million-views/): Giorgia Meloni goes viral as an Instagram reel tops 120 million views, featuring her with PM Modi and fueling the Melodi trend, highlighting her growing global digital influence.
- [Raúl Castro Indicted In US: All About The Last Cuban President](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/raul-castro-indicted-in-us-all-about-the-last-cuban-president/): US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro in Florida over 1996 downing of two civilian planes, urges Cubans to embrace a new path, highlighting his long rule and reforms.
- [Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in sweeping global layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/meta-cuts-8000-jobs-in-sweeping-global-layoffs/): Meta cancels hiring plans for 6,000 roles amid ongoing layoffs and a pivot to artificial intelligence development.
- [Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/russia-dangerously-intercepts-british-spy-plane-over-black-sea-ministry/): The incident came last month when unarmed Rivet Joint plane was securing NATO’s eastern flank in international airspace.
- [Chris Rabb win in Pennsylvania energises Democrat’s progressive flank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/chris-rabb-win-in-pennsylvania-energises-democrats-progressive-flank/): Rabb’s primary win all-but assures midterm victory in US House race, setting him on course to bolster party’s left.
- [Why Asim Munir Picked Brother-In-Law Mohsin Naqvi For High-Stakes US-Iran Mission | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-asim-munir-picked-brother-in-law-mohsin-naqvi-for-high-stakes-us-iran-mission-exclusive/): The strategic genius of this operation lies in the ‘Dual-Track’ framework devised by the DNA of the Pakistani military establishment
- ['Big Things Ahead In India-US Collaboration On Nuclear Energy': US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/big-things-ahead-in-india-us-collaboration-on-nuclear-energy-us-envoy/): Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26 in his first official trip to the country since assuming office.
- [China Bans Nvidia Gaming Chip Hours After Trump's Visit With Tech CEOs, Including Jensen Huang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/china-bans-nvidia-gaming-chip-hours-after-trumps-visit-with-tech-ceos-including-jensen-huang/): The RTX 5090D V2 is a modified version of Nvidia’s top-end RTX 5090, designed to comply with US export restrictions by reducing memory and bandwidth.
- [The 48-Hour Ultimatum: Inside The 'Take It Or Leave It' US Peace Deal Delivered To Iran | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/the-48-hour-ultimatum-inside-the-take-it-or-leave-it-us-peace-deal-delivered-to-iran-exclusive/): This critical intervention comes at a decisive stage of the United States-Iran peace talks, with Pakistan acting as the primary courier
- [Strait Of Hormuz ‘Lights Up’ As Ships Suddenly Surge Through Iran-Controlled Lanes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/strait-of-hormuz-lights-up-as-ships-suddenly-surge-through-iran-controlled-lanes/): IRGC navy said on Wednesday that it had allowed 26 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, to transit through the waterway over the last 24 hours.
- [Trump jokes about running for Israeli prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-jokes-about-running-for-israeli-prime-minister/): Donald Trump joked that he could run for Israeli prime minister after claiming he enjoys ‘99%’ support in Israel.
- [Trump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-administration-indicts-cubas-raul-castro-over-1996-plane-shootdown/): The indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.
- [Controlled reopening ends Iran’s lengthy stock market shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/controlled-reopening-ends-irans-lengthy-stock-market-shutdown/): Stocks in companies hit by US and Israeli strikes, such as energy and steel firms, didn’t take part in the reopening.
- ['Giving It A Shot': Trump Says Iran Talks Near ‘Final Stages’, Warns Of Fresh Strikes If No Deal Reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/giving-it-a-shot-trump-says-iran-talks-near-final-stages-warns-of-fresh-strikes-if-no-deal-reached/): Trump has repeatedly insisted that Iran must agree to strict terms limiting its military and nuclear capabilities.
- [Pakistan Fighter Jet Crashes During Routine Training Sortie, Pilots Eject Before Impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pakistan-fighter-jet-crashes-during-routine-training-sortie-pilots-eject-before-impact/): The aircraft, identified as a JF-17 Thunder, reportedly went down after a suspected technical fault.
- [British Radio Station Apologises After Accidentally Announcing King Charles III’s Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/british-radio-station-apologises-after-accidentally-announcing-king-charles-iiis-death/): A British radio apologises after a technical error triggered its monarch death protocol and falsely announced King Charles death, briefly interrupting broadcasts before correction.
- [The battle of perception: From Israel’s Fauda to Hezbollah’s FPV footage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/the-battle-of-perception-from-israels-fauda-to-hezbollahs-fpv-footage/): New approaches to war propaganda are reshaping the conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran.
- [Oscar-winning director calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin ‘monsters’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/oscar-winning-director-calls-trump-netanyahu-and-putin-monsters/): Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin ‘monsters’.
- [At least eight killed in Israel’s air attacks on southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/at-least-eight-killed-in-israels-air-attacks-on-southern-lebanon/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue despite the ‘ceasefire’ that was recently extended until the beginning of July.
- [Iran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/iran-claims-it-coordinated-passage-of-26-vessels-out-of-hormuz-in-24-hours/): The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran’s ports.
- [Massive Explosion After Vehicle Catches Fire Near New York Wall Street | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/massive-explosion-after-vehicle-catches-fire-near-new-york-wall-street-video/): Videos shared on social media showed flames rapidly spreading through the vehicle as crowds gathered behind police barriers.
- [Trump 'Not In Hurry' For Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: 'We Have To Give It One Shot'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-not-in-hurry-for-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-we-have-to-give-it-one-shot/): Donald Trump says US will try once to reopen Strait of Hormuz, not in a hurry, praises Benjamin Netanyahu as a wartime Prime Minister, cites rising anger and hardship in Iran.
- [Trump Jokes He Could Run For Israeli PM as Netanyahu Faces Election Threat: 'Maybe I Will'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-jokes-he-could-run-for-israeli-pm-as-netanyahu-faces-election-threat-maybe-i-will/): The quip came hours after Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a preliminary bill to dissolve itself, opening the door to snap elections.
- [Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/is-the-west-de-risking-from-china-or-containing-its-economy/): As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
- [Why is Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace facing a funding shortfall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-is-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-facing-a-funding-shortfall/): Experts say lack of a political horizon and Israeli land grabs are deterring donors from funding Gaza’s reconstruction.
- [Families demand justice for victims killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/families-demand-justice-for-victims-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-beirut/): Two childhood neighbours say they are fighting for justice after an Israeli strike killed five of their relatives.
- [What is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that Russia, China are planning?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/what-is-the-power-of-siberia-2-pipeline-that-russia-china-are-planning/): Analysts say Russia wants to replace lost gas revenue while China seeks to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
- [Why Indian-Origin Channel 4 Chief Priya Dogra Is Under Pressure Over Reality Show Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-indian-origin-channel-4-chief-priya-dogra-is-under-pressure-over-reality-show-allegations/): Priya Dogra stressed that Channel 4 could not act as an investigative body into criminal allegations.
- [Exclusive | Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson: India-EU Ties Not Living Up To Full Potential Yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/exclusive-swedish-prime-minister-kristersson-india-eu-ties-not-living-up-to-full-potential-yet/): PM Narendra Modi and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson elevated ties to a strategic partnership in Gothenburg, targeting doubled trade and investment within five years
- ['Leave Or Rebuild': Indians On H-1B Visas Face 60-Day Deadline After Meta And Amazon Layoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/leave-or-rebuild-indians-on-h-1b-visas-face-60-day-deadline-after-meta-and-amazon-layoffs/): Under US immigration rules, H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs must either find a new employer within that short period or switch visa status.
- [‘I Dedicate It To Farmers Of India’: PM Modi Receives FAO’s Highest Honour Agricola Medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/i-dedicate-it-to-farmers-of-india-pm-modi-receives-faos-highest-honour-agricola-medal/): Post Content
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israels-ben-gvir-publishes-video-taunting-detained-flotilla-activists/): Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists
- [Israel’s ambassador to Christians gives rose-coloured spiel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israels-ambassador-to-christians-gives-rose-coloured-spiel/): George Deek, Israel’s ‘ambassador to Christians’ released a statement on X, to Christians in the region and globally.
- [Will Trump kill the $14bn Taiwan arms deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/will-trump-kill-the-14bn-taiwan-arms-deal/): Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
- [‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/multipolar-world-what-xi-and-putin-announced-after-beijing-summit/): The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin’s visit to China.
- [Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/massie-defeated-the-israel-lobbys-pyrrhic-victory-in-kentucky/): The campaign to unseat Thomas Massie exposed a growing Republican backlash against pro-Israel political influence.
- [‘Took Us To The Global Stage’: Parle Thanks PM Modi For Gifting Melody Toffees To Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/took-us-to-the-global-stage-parle-thanks-pm-modi-for-gifting-melody-toffees-to-meloni/): Earlier, Parle Products vice-president and chief marketing officer Mayank Shah said the viral interaction could boost both domestic and overseas demand for the popular toffee.
- [Israeli Minister Posts Video Mocking Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists, Meloni Calls It 'Intolerable'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israeli-minister-posts-video-mocking-detained-gaza-flotilla-activists-meloni-calls-it-intolerable/): The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sailed from Turkey last week in an attempt to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza.
- ['Is Your Paycheck Worth This': AI Engineer Says Google Unfairly Sacked Him. Reason: Work With Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/is-your-paycheck-worth-this-ai-engineer-says-google-unfairly-sacked-him-reason-work-with-israel/): The engineer emailed staff urging them to reconsider Google’s 2025 decision to drop earlier commitments not to develop weapons systems.
- [India-Italy Ties Get Biggest Upgrade Yet: 10 Key Takeaways From Modi-Meloni Meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/india-italy-ties-get-biggest-upgrade-yet-10-key-takeaways-from-modi-meloni-meet/): Modi and Meloni unveiled an ambitious roadmap focused on trade, artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, connectivity and emerging technologies.
- [Israeli Lawmakers Back Bill To Dissolve Parliament. What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israeli-lawmakers-back-bill-to-dissolve-parliament-what-happens-next/): If the bill is approved, it would dissolve parliament and trigger elections within 90 days.
- [US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-imposes-sanctions-on-gaza-flotilla-organisers-why-it-matters/): Nearly all flotillas over 20 years have been intercepted by Israel. Hundreds remain missing after latest interdiction.
- [Israeli lawmakers advance bill to dissolve parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israeli-lawmakers-advance-bill-to-dissolve-parliament/): Netanyahu is under mounting pressure as his fractious right-wing coalition submitted the bill to dissolve parliament.
- [WHO says 600 suspected cases, 139 deaths in growing Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/who-says-600-suspected-cases-139-deaths-in-growing-ebola-outbreak/): Numbers are expected to rise, the WHO warns, as European officials emphasise the risk of a European outbreak is low.
- [New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/new-york-city-hotels-avert-labour-strike-threat-before-fifa-world-cup/): Hotel operators avoid a ‘very real threat’ by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.
- [Nepal Plans ‘Romeo-Juliet’ Clause In Rape Law: Will It Ease Penalties For Teen Sex?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/nepal-plans-romeo-juliet-clause-in-rape-law-will-it-ease-penalties-for-teen-sex/): The proposal establishes an exemption or lighter penalty bracket explicitly for consensual physical relationships, typically targeting the 16-to-18 age group
- [Thailand Ends 60-Day Visa-Free Stay For 90+ Countries. What Changes For Indian Travellers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/thailand-ends-60-day-visa-free-stay-for-90-countries-what-changes-for-indian-travellers/): Thailand had introduced the 60-day visa-free scheme in July 2024 as part of a major push to revive tourism after the pandemic.
- [‘Parishram Hi Safalta Ki Kunji Hai’: Meloni Uses Hindi Proverb To Describe India-Italy Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/parishram-hi-safalta-ki-kunji-hai-meloni-uses-hindi-proverb-to-describe-india-italy-ties/): The remark comes days after Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir also used the Hindi word “sambandh” — meaning relationship or connection — while speaking alongside Modi.
- [Pakistan Drug Queen 'Pinky' Takes Former PM's Name, He Claims To Have 'Spotless Life'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pakistan-drug-queen-pinky-takes-former-pms-name-he-claims-to-have-spotless-life/): Raja Pervez Ashraf denies any link to alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky after viral court video, urges safeguards against media trials and calls for due process
- [PM Modi, Meloni Announce 'Special Strategic Partnership' Of India, Italy | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pm-modi-meloni-announce-special-strategic-partnership-of-india-italy-watch/): PM Modi said India and Italy share “immense potential for cooperation in areas such as AI, quantum technology, space and civil nuclear energy”.
- [Why are nearly 50,000 Samsung workers about to strike in South Korea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-are-nearly-50000-samsung-workers-about-to-strike-in-south-korea/): Workers’ union says protest over bonuses will continue for 18 days.
- [Trump-critic Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to AIPAC-backed Gallrein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-critic-thomas-massie-loses-kentucky-primary-to-aipac-backed-gallrein/): Trump-critic Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to AIPAC-backed Gallrein
- [Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/which-teams-will-make-their-debut-at-world-cup-2026/): Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will take part in football’s premier showpiece for the first time.
- [Why Ebola keeps returning to DRC: A heartbreaking human toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/why-ebola-keeps-returning-to-drc-a-heartbreaking-human-toll/): Families in Mongbwalu grieve as Ebola returns, exposing serious gaps in healthcare and outbreak preparedness.
- [Power Of Siberia 2 Explained: Why The Gas Pipeline Xi Jinping And Putin Discussed Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/power-of-siberia-2-explained-why-the-gas-pipeline-xi-jinping-and-putin-discussed-matters/): Power of Siberia 2 is a proposed natural gas pipeline that would transport Russian gas from the Yamal region in Siberia to China through Mongolia.
- [Trump, Netanyahu Were On Verge Of Making A Decision On Iran In 'Dramatic' Phone Call: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-netanyahu-were-on-verge-of-making-a-decision-on-iran-in-dramatic-phone-call-report/): Israeli media had earlier reported that Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Sunday evening as well, with discussions focusing on Trump’s recent visit to China.
- [PM Modi Announces India-Italy ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ After Talks With Meloni](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pm-modi-announces-india-italy-special-strategic-partnership-after-talks-with-meloni/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a Special Strategic Partnership between India and Italy while addressing a press conference in Rome.
- [Putin-Xi Meet In Beijing: The Ties Between Russia And China Over The Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/putin-xi-meet-in-beijing-the-ties-between-russia-and-china-over-the-years/): How have Russia-China relations evolved over the years? News18 explains.
- [US and Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iranian leader, NYT says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-and-israel-planned-to-install-ahmadinejad-as-iranian-leader-nyt-says/): The ‘audacious plan’ quickly unravelled and Ahmadinejad’s whereabouts are unknown, US officials told the newspaper
- [Philippines top court rejects bid to block arrest of senator wanted by ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/philippines-top-court-rejects-bid-to-block-arrest-of-senator-wanted-by-icc/): Senator dela Rosa, whose whereabouts are ⁠unknown, is wanted by the ICC for his role in Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’.
- [UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/uk-eases-sanctions-on-russian-oil-imports-as-fuel-prices-soar/): The move will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye.
- [Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/top-five-factors-behind-arsenals-first-premier-league-title-in-22-years/): Set pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key reasons behind Arsenal’s success.
- [Trump critic Massie defeated: Takeaways from US primary election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/trump-critic-massie-defeated-takeaways-from-us-primary-election-results/): Here are the key takeaways from Tuesday’s US primaries in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
- [‘World In Danger Of Return To Law Of The Jungle’: Xi, Putin Warn Amid Global Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/world-in-danger-of-return-to-law-of-the-jungle-xi-putin-warn-amid-global-tensions/): Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping warn of a return to the law of the jungle, criticise unilateral global dominance, and pledge deeper Russia-China cooperation on governance and energy.
- [India’s Critical Minerals Push Is Giving China A Strategic Headache; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/indias-critical-minerals-push-is-giving-china-a-strategic-headache-heres-why/): For Beijing, the fear is not an immediate loss of dominance, but the possibility that multiple countries may begin reducing dependence on Chinese-controlled mineral networks.
- [‘We Cherish Values Of Diversity’: Taiwan Condemns Poll Poster Promising ‘Ban’ On Indian Workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/we-cherish-values-of-diversity-taiwan-condemns-poll-poster-promising-ban-on-indian-workers/): Photos and videos of the advertisement quickly spread across social media, where many users described it as offensive and hateful.
- [26 Years Later: Putin’s Emotional Reunion With Chinese Engineer Steals Spotlight In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/26-years-later-putins-emotional-reunion-with-chinese-engineer-steals-spotlight-in-beijing/): The engineer, identified as Peng Pei, greeted Putin during the Russian leader’s visit to the Chinese capital.
- [PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Italian Counterpart Meloni In Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-italian-counterpart-meloni-in-rome/): PM Narendra Modi along with his Italian counterpart review India-Italy ties, focus on IMEC and the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, Modi receives military guard of honour.
- [‘Melodi’ Mania Hits Blinkit: PM Modi’s Gift To Meloni Sends Melody Searches Through The Roof](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/melodi-mania-hits-blinkit-pm-modis-gift-to-meloni-sends-melody-searches-through-the-roof/): Blinkit reports a surge in Melody searches and stock shortages after PM Narendra Modi gifted the toffee to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, boosting the viral Melodi trend
- [War Will 'Spread Far Beyond Region' If US, Israel Resume Attacks: Iran Guards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/war-will-spread-far-beyond-region-if-us-israel-resume-attacks-iran-guards/): The statement comes after remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Washington could strike Iran again if the two sides fail to reach a lasting settlement in the coming days.
- [What Is Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund, And Why Is It Under Fire In US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/what-is-trumps-1-8-billion-anti-weaponization-fund-and-why-is-it-under-fire-in-us/): The fund emerged from a settlement tied to Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns and is meant to compensate alleged victims of government ‘weaponization’.
- [San Diego mosque shooting: Who were the victims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/san-diego-mosque-shooting-who-were-the-victims/): Authorities say victims Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad played a role in responding to the attackers.
- [Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/is-russia-simulating-diplomacy-because-of-war-losses-in-ukraine/): Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it’s a ploy to buy time while Moscow’s soldiers are on back foot.
- [Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/modi-avoids-norway-media-how-that-led-to-storm-over-indias-press-freedom/): India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
- [Women’s football coach who secretly filmed players banned for life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/womens-football-coach-who-secretly-filmed-players-banned-for-life/): Petr Vlachovsky, ⁠a Czech women’s football club coach who filmed players in changing rooms, has been banned for life.
- [Kenya transport strike paused after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/kenya-transport-strike-paused-after-deadly-protests/): Transport operators halt strike over fuel price hikes after several killed and mass arrests.
- [PM Modi's Italy Visit Aims To Explore New Areas Of Interest, Expand Cooperation, Says Ambassador To Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/pm-modis-italy-visit-aims-to-explore-new-areas-of-interest-expand-cooperation-says-ambassador-to-italy/): PM Modi set foot in Rome late Tuesday evening, May 19, ahead of his scheduled bilateral discussions with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni
- [Who Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Ex-President And Hardliner Backed In US's Iran Regime Change Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/who-is-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-ex-president-and-hardliner-backed-in-uss-iran-regime-change-plan/): Ahmadinejad served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013 and was widely known for his hardline political views and anti-Western rhetoric.
- ['Kashi In Rome': Italian Artist Giampaolo Tomassetti Presents Varanasi Painting To PM Modi | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/kashi-in-rome-italian-artist-giampaolo-tomassetti-presents-varanasi-painting-to-pm-modi-in-pics/): Tomassetti presented PM Modi with a striking painting of Varanasi, capturing the timeless beauty and spiritual aura of one of India’s holiest cities.
- [What Is Naphtha? The Oil Product Suddenly At The Centre Of Japan’s Panic Buying Fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/what-is-naphtha-the-oil-product-suddenly-at-the-centre-of-japans-panic-buying-fears/): From monochrome potato chip packets to concerns over garbage bags and medical supplies, Japan’s growing anxiety over naphtha shortages is beginning to spill into everyday life.
- [Chinese supertankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/chinese-supertankers-exit-hormuz-as-trump-vance-talk-up-iran-deal/): Oil prices ease amid the latest comments from the White House, but experts warn they will stay high even after any deal.
- [Putin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/putin-hails-unshakable-foundations-in-meeting-with-chinas-xi/): China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
- [Obama, Trump To Biden: How Iran Got To Nuclear Threshold On The Watch Of 3 US Presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/obama-trump-to-biden-how-iran-got-to-nuclear-threshold-on-the-watch-of-3-us-presidents/): How much uranium does Iran have? How did Tehran build nuclear capacity through Obama, Trump, Biden administrations in the US? What is the status amid US-Iran war, News18 explains
- [The Bus That Ran From Calcutta To London: 11 Countries, 45 Days — And A Fare That Will Stun You](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/the-bus-that-ran-from-calcutta-to-london-11-countries-45-days-and-a-fare-that-will-stun-you/): The world’s longest bus route ran from Calcutta to London, crossing 11 countries in 45 days. The ticket price — meals and bed included — will genuinely surprise you.
- [Modi, Trump To Meet In France Next Month? Macron’s G7 Invite Sparks Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/modi-trump-to-meet-in-france-next-month-macrons-g7-invite-sparks-speculation/): Modi and Trump may meet at the G7 Summit in France, their first in person talks since February 2025, amid trade deal talks and claims over India-Pakistan ceasefire mediation.
- [From ‘Melodi Team’ To Melody Toffee: PM Modi-Meloni Moments That Set Social Media Abuzz | Videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/from-melodi-team-to-melody-toffee-pm-modi-meloni-moments-that-set-social-media-abuzz-videos/): This is not the first time that the duo has gone viral on social media platforms during their public meetings.
- [Did US Force Norway To Cancel Malaysia's $147-Million Missile Order? The Contract & Dispute, Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/did-us-force-norway-to-cancel-malaysias-147-million-missile-order-the-contract-dispute-explained/): What was the contract? Why the cancellation? What did Norway, Malaysia say? Did the United States (US) have a role in the cancellation? News18 explains
- [UN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/un-cuts-global-growth-forecast-blaming-middle-east-crisis/): UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
- [Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/bangladesh-beat-pakistan-by-78-runs-to-clinch-historic-test-series-win/): Taijul Islam’s six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
- [Ebola tensions rise as treatment centre torched in DR Congo’s Ituri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ebola-tensions-rise-as-treatment-centre-torched-in-dr-congos-ituri/): Residents in DRC torch facility over burial disputes, spotlighting challenges in tackling Ebola outbreak.
- [OPEC+ Expected To Raise July Oil Output Despite Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Fears: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/opec-expected-to-raise-july-oil-output-despite-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-fears-report/): OPEC plus, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, is expected to approve another July output increase despite Iran related Strait of Hormuz risks, with a final decision due soon.
- [Ishaq Dar Highlights Growing Pakistan-Bangladesh Partnership In New Eurasian Strategy | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ishaq-dar-highlights-growing-pakistan-bangladesh-partnership-in-new-eurasian-strategy-exclusive-details/): Dar said that Islamabad successfully mediated backchannel peace talks between the United States and Iran after a diplomatic freeze lasting 47 years
- [Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/poll-finds-nearly-three-quarters-of-democratic-voters-oppose-aid-to-israel/): The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/who-are-the-10-best-fifa-world-cup-players-of-all-time/): The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.
- [Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/irans-world-cup-hopes-hit-us-visa-hurdles/): Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
- [UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/uk-launches-great-british-summer-savings-to-ease-family-costs/): Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
- [Is Islamophobia being re-packaged as feminism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/is-islamophobia-being-re-packaged-as-feminism/): A group of female activists at a far-right rally in the UK have sparked a backlash.
- [Son’s Wedding Or War? Trump Says ‘I Have A Thing Called Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/sons-wedding-or-war-trump-says-i-have-a-thing-called-iran/): Donald Trump says Iran tensions may prevent him from attending his sons wedding, highlighting Iran as a top priority amid speculation over possible US military action.
- [Rubio Says Cuba Accepted $100 Million US Aid Offer; Havana Says Proposal Under Review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/rubio-says-cuba-accepted-100-million-us-aid-offer-havana-says-proposal-under-review/): Marco Rubio says Cuba accepted $100 million US aid, Havana says it is only reviewing, day after US indicts former president Raul Castro over a 1996 shootdown, straining ties.
- [Congo Residents Set Ebola Treatment Center On Fire As Fear And Anger Grow Over The Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/congo-residents-set-ebola-treatment-center-on-fire-as-fear-and-anger-grow-over-the-outbreak/): People in Rwampara, eastern Congo, burned an Ebola treatment centre after being stopped from taking a body, as the outbreak grows to 148 suspected deaths and nearly 600 cases
- [Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/top-un-court-rules-workers-right-to-strike-protected-in-key-treaty/): The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
- [Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/shocked-maguire-posts-on-insta-that-he-is-not-in-englands-world-cup-squad/): Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.
- [Mayor cuts limited World Cup tickets for New Yorkers to $50 after furore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/mayor-cuts-limited-world-cup-tickets-for-new-yorkers-to-50-after-furore/): Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.
- [Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/net-migration-to-the-uk-falls-by-nearly-50-percent-amid-tighter-policies/): The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the ⁠12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
- [‘Impossible’: Rubio Warns Tehran Against Hormuz Tolls, Says It Could Kill US-Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/impossible-rubio-warns-tehran-against-hormuz-tolls-says-it-could-kill-us-iran-deal/): Marco Rubio warned Iran that a Strait of Hormuz tolling system is illegal and unacceptable, saying it would derail any diplomatic deal, and noted Trump has other options.
- ['Will Destroy Uranium But Won't Let Iran Have It': Trump Reacts To Mojtaba Khamenei's Remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/will-destroy-uranium-but-wont-let-iran-have-it-trump-reacts-to-mojtaba-khameneis-remark/): Washington has demanded that Tehran hand over nearly 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium and restrict nuclear operations to a single facility.
- ['A Great Partner': Marco Rubio Says US Ready To Supply More Energy To India Amid Supply Disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/a-great-partner-marco-rubio-says-us-ready-to-supply-more-energy-to-india-amid-supply-disruption/): Rubio said Washington wants to become a much larger part of New Delhi’s energy portfolio and is already engaged in discussions to boost oil and energy supplies.
- [Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/why-are-indias-mosques-turning-into-temple-disputes/): India’s courts are reopening mosque disputes despite laws meant to protect religious sites. What changed?
- [Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/trump-says-hell-speak-to-taiwans-leader-why-that-is-significant/): Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.
- [‘Lingering shock from tragedy’ weeks after Minab school bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/lingering-shock-from-tragedy-weeks-after-minab-school-bombing/): Residents are calling for justice weeks after US missiles killed at least 156 people at a school in Minab, Iran.
- [French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/french-open-rejects-prize-money-change-despite-tennis-stars-boycott-threat/): Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.
- [A New Record Made: 274 Climbers Scale Mount Everest In A Single Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/a-new-record-made-274-climbers-scale-mount-everest-in-a-single-day/): Mount Everest sees record 274 climbers reach its south summit in a single day, aided by good weather, as Nepal issues nearly 500 permits this season.
- [WHO Says Ebola Vaccine Still Months Away As Cases Continue To Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/who-says-ebola-vaccine-still-months-away-as-cases-continue-to-rise/): WHO warns Ebola vaccine is six to nine months away as cases and deaths rise in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- [French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/french-court-finds-airbus-air-france-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-2009-crash/): Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.
- [US-Iran diplomacy picks up: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-iran-diplomacy-picks-up-whats-the-latest/): Iranian media reported that the Pakistani interior minister is in Iran to help the US and Iran reach a peace deal.
- [Arteta ‘built a fire’ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/arteta-built-a-fire-instead-of-watching-arsenals-premier-league-crowning/): Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 after Sunday’s match at Crystal Palace.
- [Ecuador’s Disappeared](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ecuadors-disappeared/): Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.
- [Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/russia-rehearses-use-of-nuclear-forces-in-drills-with-belarus/): Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
- [‘Unknown Gunmen’ Strike Again? Hamza Burhan Among Pakistani Terrorists Killed In Recent Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/unknown-gunmen-strike-again-hamza-burhan-among-pakistani-terrorists-killed-in-recent-years/): Gang wars, “unknown gunmen” and unidentified assailants have eliminated several Pakistan-based terrorists over the past few years.
- [Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/germany-make-neuer-first-choice-world-cup-keeper-to-cap-retirement-u-turn/): Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver ⁠Baumann long being labelled first choice.
- [Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/maths-behind-hormuz-toll-is-paying-iran-for-transit-cheaper-than-blockade/): Economics of Hormuz closure are skewed towards Iran, so why won’t the vessels just pay Tehran and sail away?
- [What’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/whats-behind-the-forced-disappearances-in-ecuador/): As Ecuador’s government cracks down on drug trafficking, how is it starting to impact civilians?
- [Activists take part in a land convoy from Libya to bring aid to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/activists-take-part-in-a-land-convoy-from-libya-to-bring-aid-to-gaza/): Activists take part in a land convoy from Libya to bring aid to Gaza
- [Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/sadio-mane-kalidou-koulibaly-star-picks-in-senegals-world-cup-squad/): Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal’s World Cup forward line.
- [The implosion of Keir Starmer’s Labour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/the-implosion-of-keir-starmers-labour/): The UK has had six prime ministers in 10 years. Is it ready for a seventh?
- [Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Rejects Trump's Demand, Says Uranium ‘Shouldn’t Leave Country’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-rejects-trumps-demand-says-uranium-shouldnt-leave-country/): Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejects sending enriched uranium abroad, deepening tensions with the US as ceasefire doubts and war fears grow.
- [After Trump's Beijing Trip, Xi May Now Visit North Korea Soon To Act As Mediator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/after-trumps-beijing-trip-xi-may-now-visit-north-korea-soon-to-act-as-mediator/): South Korean presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, said that Xi is highly likely to visit North Korea later this month or in early June.
- [Why Trump’s Shift From Decades-Old US Policy Is A Big Moment For Taiwan And Alarm Bells For China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/why-trumps-shift-from-decades-old-us-policy-is-a-big-moment-for-taiwan-and-alarm-bells-for-china/): But US President Donald Trump has once again signalled that he may be willing to upend that long-standing precedent.
- [Gaza sisters win Earth Prize for turning war rubble into bricks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/gaza-sisters-win-earth-prize-for-turning-war-rubble-into-bricks/): Palestinian sisters Tala and Farah Mousa turned the rubble of their bombed Gaza home into reusable bricks.
- [This is the face of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/this-is-the-face-of-israel/): Ben Gvir’s video of bound flotilla activists showed Israel without the mask.
- [Israel begins deporting Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/israel-begins-deporting-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-amid-global-outcry/): Israel’s treatment of the detainees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
- [How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/how-ben-gvirs-flotilla-video-shattered-israels-multimillion-hasbara/): The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.
- [Mauritania’s female Islamic guides: Leading the fight against ‘extremism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/mauritanias-female-islamic-guides-leading-the-fight-against-extremism/): The fight against radicalisation in Mauritania advances through faith and community outreach by female Islamic guides.
- [US-Iran Peace Deal Closer? Asim Munir Heads To Tehran As Iran Readies Reply To Truce Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-iran-peace-deal-closer-asim-munir-heads-to-tehran-as-iran-readies-reply-to-truce-offer/): US President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran had entered their “final stages”, signalling optimism about a possible breakthrough.
- [US Envoy Sergio Gor ‘Thrilled’ To See Indian Firms Commit $20 Billion Investments In America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-envoy-sergio-gor-thrilled-to-see-indian-firms-commit-20-billion-investments-in-america/): US firms are also expanding their footprint in India’s fast-growing market, the envoy said.
- [How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/how-chinese-iranian-companies-profit-in-russia-occupied-ukrainian-regions/): More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
- [Canada is using its borders to police Palestine solidarity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/canada-is-using-its-borders-to-police-palestine-solidarity/): Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
- [Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/outrage-over-israels-ben-gvir-flotilla-abuse-video-what-we-know/): In a video released by his office, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunts zip-tied activists, causing condemnation.
- [Pakistan Cleric Fazl-ur-Rehman Claims Threat To Life, Takes On Military Establishment | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/pakistan-cleric-fazl-ur-rehman-claims-threat-to-life-takes-on-military-establishment-exclusive/): The chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl said the country had become a ‘hostage’ under what he described as a ‘civil-military hybrid regime’
- [NASA Is Building A 'Moon Base' To Support Astronauts And Mars Missions!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/nasa-is-building-a-moon-base-to-support-astronauts-and-mars-missions/): NASA has shared fresh details about its Moon Base project, a long-term plan to build a human habitat near the Moon’s South Pole for future space missions.
- [US Intel Says Iran Rebuilding Military Industrial Base Faster Than Thought, Exceeding Timelines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-intel-says-iran-rebuilding-military-industrial-base-faster-than-thought-exceeding-timelines/): CNN reports Iran rebuilding drone and missile capabilities at a faster rate during a ceasefire, aided by Russia and alleged Chinese components. China denies the claims.
- [Kite carrying Palestinian children’s messages reaches Mount Everest summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/kite-carrying-palestinian-childrens-messages-reaches-mount-everest-summit/): Mountaineers carry a kite bearing messages and signatures from children in Gaza to the top of the world.
- [What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/what-options-do-the-us-and-iran-have-left-to-bring-war-to-an-end/): What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
- [Dropped Sardar Azmoun asserts his love for Iran, backs World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/dropped-sardar-azmoun-asserts-his-love-for-iran-backs-world-cup-squad/): Forward wishes ‘success and pride’ to the Iranian team after being excluded from the squad for the 2026 tournament.
- [‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/homeland-or-death-how-cuba-would-defend-itself-against-a-us-attack/): A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
- [Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/philippines-orders-arrest-of-fugitive-senator-wanted-by-icc/): Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa evade arrest will ‘face consequences’.
- [World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/world-cup-2026-spain-ex-players-fans-cautiously-embrace-favourites-tag/): Euro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double.
- [‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/iron-brothers-how-china-and-pakistan-built-an-unlikely-75-year-bond/): From secret nuclear exchanges to a key diplomatic deal, Pakistan and China have long helped each other. What’s next?
- [Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/iran-reviews-us-proposal-to-end-war-as-pakistan-steps-up-mediation-efforts/): Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
- [Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ebola-outbreak-when-will-a-vaccine-be-developed-for-the-new-strain/): The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
- [Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/flooding-in-southern-china-washes-away-cars-and-destroys-bridge/): Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
- [This Indian-Origin Musk Ally Is Sitting On A $90 Billion Jackpot If SpaceX IPO Hits $2T](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/this-indian-origin-musk-ally-is-sitting-on-a-90-billion-jackpot-if-spacex-ipo-hits-2t/): Antonio Gracias holds about 7.3 percent of SpaceX Class A shares. His stake could reach nearly USD 92 billion if SpaceX is valued at USD 1.5 trillion at IPO.
- [Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/buddhist-hall-housing-eternal-flame-burns-down-in-japan/): Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
- [SpaceX IPO Could Turn Elon Musk Ally Into One Of The World’s Richest Investors. Here's How](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/spacex-ipo-could-turn-elon-musk-ally-into-one-of-the-worlds-richest-investors-heres-how/): SpaceX S-1 shows entities linked to Gracias hold 7.3 percent of Class A shares, a stake that could reach 92 billion dollars if a 1.5 trillion dollar IPO valuation is achieved.
- [Walid Daqqa: A Parallel Life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/walid-daqqa-a-parallel-life/): Walid Daqqa, the Palestinian prisoner who turned decades in Israeli jails into moments of thought, creativity and love.
- [‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/king-emery-hailed-as-aston-villa-beat-freiburg-3-0-in-europa-league/): Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
- [Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/taiwans-president-lai-says-he-would-be-happy-to-speak-with-donald-trump/): US and Taiwan leaders have not spoken since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
- [DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/dr-congo-cancel-world-cup-training-camp-in-kinshasa-over-ebola-outbreak/): DRC’s public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
- [Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/israel-pushes-for-war-amid-us-ceasefire-but-its-options-may-be-limited/): Israeli officials and media indicate renewed conflict with Iran is being actively considered despite a shaky deadlock.
- [Balen Shah-Led Nepal Govt Decides To Provide Rs 15,000 Monthly To Landless Squatters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/balen-shah-led-nepal-govt-decides-to-provide-rs-15000-monthly-to-landless-squatters/): Nepal government under Prime Minister Balen Shah offers temporary monthly aid and Rs 25,000 rehab grant to riverbank squatters amid evictions and rising protest threats.
- [UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/un-adopts-resolution-supporting-international-courts-climate-ruling/): Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ’s finding climate change is an ‘existential threat’.
- [MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/mvp-gilgeous-alexander-stars-as-thunder-level-series-with-spurs/): Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama.
- ['Chaiwala Has Come Among You': PM Modi's Witty Remark At Rome Event Goes Viral | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/chaiwala-has-come-among-you-pm-modis-witty-remark-at-rome-event-goes-viral-watch/): PM Modi was conferred with the prestigious Agricola Medal for 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at the FAO Headquarters in Rome.
- [Israel Built A Hamas Kill List After Oct 7. Then, It Launched A High-Tech Mission To Bring Them Down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/israel-built-a-hamas-kill-list-after-oct-7-then-it-launched-a-high-tech-mission-to-bring-them-down/): The campaign relies heavily on surveillance technology, intercepted communications and digital evidence left behind by the attackers themselves
- [Breakthrough Soon? Pakistan, Gulf States Broker Fresh Push For US-Iran Understanding On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/breakthrough-soon-pakistan-gulf-states-broker-fresh-push-for-us-iran-understanding-on-hormuz/): According to sources familiar with the discussions, a broader regional mechanism for the management and security of the Strait of Hormuz is currently under serious consideration.
- [Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/argentina-protesters-condemn-milei-healthcare-funding-cuts/): Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare
- [Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/bolivias-president-reshuffles-cabinet-amid-anti-government-protests/): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
- [Lost Your H-1B Job In US? Here's What Indian Workers Can Do Before 60-Day Deadline Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/lost-your-h-1b-job-in-us-heres-what-indian-workers-can-do-before-60-day-deadline-ends/): For Indian professionals already stuck in years-long green card queues, the uncertainty is sharper. A layoff can disrupt career plans, family stability & long-term settlement goals
- [Cricket Canada President’s Surrey Home Targeted In Shooting, Police Probe Extortion Angle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/cricket-canada-presidents-surrey-home-targeted-in-shooting-police-probe-extortion-angle/): While the house was occupied during the shooting, no injuries were reported.
- [Trump Vs Putin In Beijing: How Xi Jinping Welcomed The Two Global Leaders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/trump-vs-putin-in-beijing-how-xi-jinping-welcomed-the-two-global-leaders/): Xi Jinping rolled out grand state ceremonies for both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Beijing, but the symbolism surrounding the two visits was not entirely the same.
- [‘Bibi's Hair Was On Fire’: Inside The Dramatic Trump-Netanyahu Call That Exposed Rift Over Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/bibis-hair-was-on-fire-inside-the-dramatic-trump-netanyahu-call-that-exposed-rift-over-iran-war/): Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashed in a tense call over Iran, with Netanyahu urging renewed airstrikes and Trump insisting on another diplomatic attempt
- [Trump Jokes He Could Run For Israeli PM, Touts ‘99%’ Approval In Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/trump-jokes-he-could-run-for-israeli-pm-touts-99-approval-in-country/): Referring to his popularity in Israel, Trump joked that after completing his current term, he might consider entering Israeli politics.
- [Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/nvidia-posts-record-profit-of-58-3bn-amid-ai-chip-boom/): Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
- [Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/cubans-react-to-us-indictment-of-former-president-raul-castro/): Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
- [F-35A Lightning II, A-10: US Lost Or Damaged 42 Military Aircraft In Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/f-35a-lightning-ii-a-10-us-lost-or-damaged-42-military-aircraft-in-iran-war/): The list of damaged or destroyed aircraft includes four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II aircraft and one A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
- [The Modi-Meloni Meet & The Meme Economy: Why Personal Chemistry Is The New Global Currency Of Geopolitics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/the-modi-meloni-meet-the-meme-economy-why-personal-chemistry-is-the-new-global-currency-of-geopolitics/): The transition towards personality-led diplomacy is not merely an aesthetic choice; it is a calculated response to a highly fragmented, zero-hour global landscape
- [‘Can Wait For 100% Good Answers’: Trump Says Peace Talks With Iran On ‘Borderline’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/can-wait-for-100-good-answers-trump-says-peace-talks-with-iran-on-borderline/): Donald Trump says US-Iran peace talks are on the borderline between a deal and renewed strikes, warns diplomacy window may shut, demands 100 percent good answers from Tehran
- [Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/trump-says-no-escalation-expected-with-cuba-after-castro-indictment/): President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro
- [US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-lifts-sanctions-on-francesca-albanese-un-expert-on-palestinian-rights/): Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.
- [Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/indonesians-sue-government-over-deadly-sumatra-flood-response/): Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery
- [US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-police-officers-sue-trump-over-1-8bn-anti-weaponisation-fund/): Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to ‘reward’ rioters who attacked the US Capitol.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/iran-war-live-tehran-says-no-surrender-to-us-diplomacy-wiser-than-war/): Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to Lebanese Health Ministry.
- [Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/elon-musks-spacex-unveils-filing-for-blockbuster-ipo/): A successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion.
- [‘We’re Freeing Cuba': Says Trump After Ex-Cuban President Raul Castro Is Indicted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/were-freeing-cuba-says-trump-after-ex-cuban-president-raul-castro-is-indicted/): Trump vows to help Cuban people after US indicts Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of exile group planes, Cuba denounces charges as political, tensions risk rising.
- [‘Justice Will Be Served’: White House Shares Post Claiming Trump ‘Neutralised’ America’s Enemies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/justice-will-be-served-white-house-shares-post-claiming-trump-neutralised-americas-enemies/): White House X post touts Trump neutralizing enemies, labels Maduro arrested, Khamenei and Abu Bilal al-Muniki killed, Raul Castro indicted, sparking online backlash over tone.
- [US lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-lawyers-say-man-on-death-row-could-be-executed-with-expired-lethal-drugs/): Execution method has long raised questions about cruel and unusual punishment and botched executions.
- [US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/us-condemns-israels-ben-gvir-while-sanctioning-gaza-flotilla-organisers/): Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir ‘betrayed dignity’ in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.
- [As AIPAC becomes ‘toxic’, it is trying to conceal spending in US elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/as-aipac-becomes-toxic-it-is-trying-to-conceal-spending-in-us-elections/): Al Jazeera analyses how pro-Israel lobby group has relied on shell PACs with deceptive names to defeat Israel critics.
- [Israeli settlers burn vehicles, install caravans in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/20/israeli-settlers-burn-vehicles-install-caravans-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian residents say Israeli settlers burned vehicles, sprayed racist graffiti, and installed new outposts.
- [Israel’s October 7 tribunal: Show trial of Palestinians or justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/israels-october-7-tribunal-show-trial-of-palestinians-or-justice/): Observers describe a climate in which the chances of justice in the military tribunals are slim.
- ['I'm Going To Miss Donald Trump': Bangladesh's Viral Blond-Haired Buffalo Set For Eid Sacrifice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/im-going-to-miss-donald-trump-bangladeshs-viral-blond-haired-buffalo-set-for-eid-sacrifice/): The nearly 700-kilogram buffalo earned its nickname because of the tuft of blond hair falling across its forehead, which many believed resembled to trump.
- ['Contrary To International Law': EU Set To Sanction Iranian Officials For Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/contrary-to-international-law-eu-set-to-sanction-iranian-officials-for-hormuz-blockade/): EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and suspends tariffs on nitrogen fertiliser imports to ease price pressures and supply strains
- [Marco Rubio Heads To India For 4-Day Visit, Meeting With PM Modi On Cards. What's On The Agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/marco-rubio-heads-to-india-for-4-day-visit-meeting-with-pm-modi-on-cards-whats-on-the-agenda/): During his India visit, Rubio will also travel to Kolkata, Agra and Jaipur. He will conclude his tour with participation in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on May 26.
- [Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Attacking Student Dorm In Starobilsk, Orders Military To Plan Retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/putin-accuses-ukraine-of-attacking-student-dorm-in-starobilsk-orders-military-to-plan-retaliation/): Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of a drone strike on a student hostel in Russian controlled Luhansk, reports six dead and missing teens, orders military retaliation, UN to meet
- [Tulsi Gabbard Resigns As Trump’s Intelligence Chief Amid Growing Tensions Over Iran Policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumps-intelligence-chief-amid-growing-tensions-over-iran-policy/): Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence in President Donald Trumps administration, signaling a major White House shake-up over US policy toward Iran.
- [WHO says 12th person infected with hantavirus detected in the Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/who-says-12th-person-infected-with-hantavirus-detected-in-the-netherlands/): WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged all countries to monitor passengers who were on the cruise ship.
- [Video shows Israeli strike on Lebanese child and paramedics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/video-shows-israeli-strike-on-lebanese-child-and-paramedics/): Video shows an Israeli air strike hitting paramedics responding to an earlier attack in southern Lebanon.
- [Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse, sexual assault in Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/gaza-flotilla-activists-allege-abuse-sexual-assault-in-israeli-detention/): Organisers of Global Sumud Flotilla say foreign activists report at least 15 cases of ‌sexual assaults, including rape.
- [WHO raises Ebola public health risk to ‘very high’ in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/who-raises-ebola-public-health-risk-to-very-high-in-dr-congo/): Provincial gov’t in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, has banned public gatherings to stop spread of virus.
- [French Open: Players accuse Slams of ignoring concerns as tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/french-open-players-accuse-slams-of-ignoring-concerns-as-tensions-rise/): The dispute between players and the Grand Slams reaches boiling point in Paris, but boycott restricted to media duties.
- [Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/economic-confidence-plummets-in-us-amid-iran-war-poll-shows/): As petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since 2022.
- [Western nations warn Israel to end illegal settlement expansion, violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/western-nations-warn-israel-to-end-illegal-settlement-expansion-violence/): Nine countries including UK, Germany and France warn settlements in occupied West Bank a ‘breach of international law’.
- [Kevin Warsh sworn in as new US Fed chair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/kevin-warsh-sworn-in-as-new-us-fed-chair/): Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.
- [UAE Official Says '50-50' Chance Of US-Iran Deal, Warns Tehran Against 'Overestimating Their Cards'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/uae-official-says-50-50-chance-of-us-iran-deal-warns-tehran-against-overestimating-their-cards/): UAE advisor Anwar Gargash says US-Iran deal chances are 50 50, warns conflict and instability in the Hormuz threaten global energy trade and urges a long term political solution
- [Why Is Trump Deploying 5,000 US Troops To Poland Amid Tensions With NATO?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/why-is-trump-deploying-5000-us-troops-to-poland-amid-tensions-with-nato/): Amid Donald Trump’s latest decision on US troops deployment, questions over Europe strategy persist.
- [Gaza Flotilla Organiser Alleges Freed Activists Were Assaulted And Raped In Israeli Detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/gaza-flotilla-organiser-alleges-freed-activists-were-assaulted-and-raped-in-israeli-detention/): The organiser claimed activists were shot at close range with rubber bullets, suffered broken bones, and experienced multiple forms of abuse while in custody.
- [Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/russia-labels-ukraine-attack-in-occupied-luhansk-monstrous-crime/): Moscow says student dormitory hit, killing at least four people.
- [Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/turkiye-shutters-liberal-istanbul-university-seized-in-criminal-probe/): Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students ‘suffer no harm’.
- [Marco Rubio visits India: What’s at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/marco-rubio-visits-india-whats-at-stake-with-trump-modi-ties-strained/): Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week’s Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
- [Why is Trump deploying 5,000 troops to Poland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/why-is-trump-deploying-5000-troops-to-poland/): Poland’s right-wing president has welcomed Trump’s announcement.
- [Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk kills four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/ukrainian-strike-on-dormitory-in-russian-occupied-starobilsk-kills-four/): A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, killing four.
- ['Great Responsibility On Shoulder': Malaysia PM Congratulates Friend Vijay On Victory In Tamil Nadu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/great-responsibility-on-shoulder-malaysia-pm-congratulates-friend-vijay-on-victory-in-tamil-nadu/): Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, congratulates him on assembly win, wishes him strength to lead, says he will visit India in September for the BRICS Summit
- [Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/israeli-attacks-kill-several-in-lebanon-with-health-workers-targeted/): More than 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect in mid-April.
- [South Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/south-korean-activists-smash-starbucks-cups-to-protest-tank-day-campaign/): South Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaign
- [Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/senegal-pm-slams-wests-homosexual-tyranny-defends-lgbtq-crackdown/): Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
- [China Ranks As Germany's Top Investor, Overtakes US In Foreign Projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/china-ranks-as-germanys-top-investor-overtakes-us-in-foreign-projects/): China becomes top source of FDI projects in Germany, overtaking US, as total projects fall for 4th year, GTAI cites tariffs and uncertainty, US firms see Germany as less attractive
- [The Tehran Sprint: Pakistan's Asim Munir Flies In To Hammer Out Interim US-Iran Peace Deal | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/the-tehran-sprint-pakistans-asim-munir-flies-in-to-hammer-out-interim-us-iran-peace-deal-exclusive-details/): Sources say Munir was on standby since yesterday, as he was waiting for the ‘green signal’
- [UK Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward In Ex-Prince Andrew Sexual Misconduct Probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/uk-police-ask-witnesses-to-come-forward-in-ex-prince-andrew-sexual-misconduct-probe/): The police said it is assessing all relevant information that has emerged, including material linked to the so-called Epstein files released in the United States.
- [Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/everest-record-holder-warns-of-nepal-danger-as-two-indian-mountaineers-die/): At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis.
- [India is being left to die in the heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/india-is-being-left-to-die-in-the-heat/): Modi denied climate change for years. Now, as heat deaths mount, his government offers branding instead of protection.
- [What is Hindutva, and what are the roots of this political movement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/what-is-hindutva-and-what-are-the-roots-of-this-political-movement/): Hindutva is very different from Hinduism. One is a 20th century majoritarian movement, the other an ancient faith.
- [How Guardiola compares with Ferguson and other English managerial greats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/how-guardiola-compares-with-ferguson-and-other-english-managerial-greats/): Pep Guardiola won 17 trophies in his 10-year stay at Man City, but how does his record stand up in English football?
- [Russia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/russia-looking-for-new-soldiers-kyiv-claims-83000-dead-so-far-in-2026/): Top Ukrainian officials claim Moscow’s woes are growing as independent estimates suggest Russia’s economy is faltering.
- [Trump Wants To Speak To Taiwan’s President, But There Are 4 Reasons Why China Might Not Like It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/trump-wants-to-speak-to-taiwans-president-but-there-are-4-reasons-why-china-might-not-like-it/): News18 explains reasons why China reacts with intense hostility to direct communications between U.S. and Taiwanese leadership
- [Man Utd appoint Michael Carrick as permanent manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/man-utd-appoint-michael-carrick-as-permanent-manager/): Carrick steps up from role as interim coach to replace Ruben Amorim on a permanent basis as Manchester United manager.
- [Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/gang-violence-kills-at-least-25-in-honduras/): The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.
- [British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/british-climber-sets-record-with-20th-everest-summit/): Kenton Cool is the first non-Nepali to have 20 Everest summits under his belt.
- [Man City confirm Guardiola exit to end decade-long, trophy-laden spell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/man-city-confirm-guardiola-exit-to-end-decade-long-trophy-laden-spell/): Pep Guardiola is standing down as Manchester City manager after winning 20 trophies with the Premier League club.
- [Republicans Cancel Vote On Iran War Powers To Limit Trump War Authority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/republicans-cancel-vote-on-iran-war-powers-to-limit-trump-war-authority/): The vote had been scheduled to take place late Thursday afternoon, just before lawmakers left Washington for their Memorial Day recess.
- [‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/something-big-taking-place-why-has-russia-sent-more-nukes-to-belarus/): Russia’s ally participated in joint drills for the first time. Analysts say it was a risky move for Minsk.
- [Can Venezuelan oil save India amid the Hormuz energy crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/can-venezuelan-oil-save-india-amid-the-hormuz-energy-crisis/): Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to travel to India next week to discuss oil sales.
- [Hundreds protest Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/hundreds-protest-irelands-george-floyd-moment/): ndreds protest Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’
- ['Oil Markets Nearing Red Zone': IEA Chief Calls For 'Full, Unconditional' Reopening Of Hormuz Amid Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/oil-markets-nearing-red-zone-iea-chief-calls-for-full-unconditional-reopening-of-hormuz-amid-iran-war/): Birol warned that the global oil markets could enter the “red zone” by July-August, as the world grapples with fuel price rise caused by the closure of Hormuz
- [Chinese General Posed As Server To Spy On Elon Musk At Trump’s Beijing Banquet? All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/chinese-general-posed-as-server-to-spy-on-elon-musk-at-trumps-beijing-banquet-all-you-need-to-know/): An independent blogger has made the claims, even though media outlets, including News18, could not verify it, and the Chinese government has issued no official response
- [Airbus And Air France Found Guilty Of Manslaughter: What The Flight 447 Ruling Means For Flyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/airbus-and-air-france-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-what-the-flight-447-ruling-means-for-flyers/): Flight AF447 was travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June 2009 when the Airbus A330 disappeared over the Atlantic during a storm.
- [Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/tuchel-leaves-palmer-and-foden-out-of-englands-2026-world-cup-squad/): Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
- [Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he will leave role after poor season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/real-madrid-coach-alvaro-arbeloa-says-he-will-leave-role-after-poor-season/): Arbeloa says he will not be coaching the team next season, amid reports that Jose Mourinho is returning to the club.
- [Two Indian Climbers Die Of Exhaustion During Descent After Summiting Mount Everest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/two-indian-climbers-die-of-exhaustion-during-descent-after-summiting-mount-everest/): During the descent, both climbers suffered severe exhaustion. Despite intense efforts by Sherpa guides to bring the climbers down, the duo couldn’t be saved
- [Can Iran Rebuild Faster Than America Can Destroy? The Drone War Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/can-iran-rebuild-faster-than-america-can-destroy-the-drone-war-explained/): Analysts describe this as Iran’s “mosaic defence” strategy, which was developed after observing how quickly centralised regimes collapsed during US invasions of Iraq & Afghanistan
- [India’s ‘Cockroach’ Wave Crosses Border, Pakistan Gets Its Own ‘Cockroach Awami Party’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/indias-cockroach-wave-crosses-border-pakistan-gets-its-own-cockroach-awami-party/): Cockroach Janta Party, born after remarks by CJI Surya Kant, gains 19 million followers and inspires low traction spin offs in Pakistan like CAP and CAL
- [Ceasefire, Hormuz Security And Sanctions Relief: Inside The Proposed US-Iran Peace Draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/ceasefire-hormuz-security-and-sanctions-relief-inside-the-proposed-us-iran-peace-draft/): The proposed draft agreement, currently under discussion, lays out a broad framework designed to immediately de-escalate tensions across the Middle East.
- [Lebanon’s economy struggles under renewed war and global fuel crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/lebanons-economy-struggles-under-renewed-war-and-global-fuel-crisis/): Lebanon’s ongoing war and financial crises threaten to render the nation economically unviable, experts warn.
- [US deepens European uncertainty with deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-deepens-european-uncertainty-with-deployment-of-5000-troops-to-poland/): Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
- [Asim Munir Seeks Face-To-Face Talks With Mojtaba Khamenei As Pakistan Pushes Last-Minute Iran Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/asim-munir-seeks-face-to-face-talks-with-mojtaba-khamenei-as-pakistan-pushes-last-minute-iran-deal-exclusive/): Islamabad is now waiting for what officials describe as a “reasonable response” from the Iranian leadership before moving ahead with plans for the visit
- [Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/japans-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-squad/): Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
- [US raises threat of military action against Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-raises-threat-of-military-action-against-cuba/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.
- [Trump Pulls Back AI Executive Order After Musk, Zuckerberg Warn Against Curbs On Innovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/trump-pulls-back-ai-executive-order-after-musk-zuckerberg-warn-against-curbs-on-innovation/): The White House called off the signing event only a few hours before it was due to start. Invitees later received an email saying the ceremony had been postponed.
- [Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/two-time-nascar-champ-kyle-busch-dies-at-41-after-severe-illness/): Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR’s top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.
- [Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/monfils-warms-up-for-final-french-open-with-star-studded-farewell-party/): The evening blended tennis, ​music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.
- [Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-war-day-84-us-iran-talks-advance-amid-mediation-push/): US and Iran continue mediated talks, exchanging draft proposals aimed at reaching a formal agreement.
- [Iran Planning 'Surprise' Missile, Drone Attack On Israel As Talks With US Remain Underway: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-planning-surprise-missile-drone-attack-on-israel-as-talks-with-us-remain-underway-report/): The negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain underway as a ceasefire between the two countries hang in balance
- [Has Iran Conflict Drained US Weapons Stockpiles? Taiwan Arms Sale Put On Hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/has-iran-conflict-drained-us-weapons-stockpiles-taiwan-arms-sale-put-on-hold/): Neither the US State Department nor the Pentagon immediately commented on US Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks.
- [Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/thousands-attend-funeral-prayers-for-san-diego-mosque-attack-victims/): More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed in mosque attack
- [Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/knicks-move-two-wins-from-the-nba-finals-with-109-93-victory-over-the-cavs/): New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
- [Ebola Outbreak: South Korea Expands Congo Travel Ban To 3 Provinces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/ebola-outbreak-south-korea-expands-congo-travel-ban-to-3-provinces/): A special travel advisory for the remaining parts of the African nation continues to remain in place.
- [Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/turkish-opposition-leader-vows-to-stay-after-court-ousts-him/): Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
- [US Confident India Trade Deal Will Be Finalised In ‘Coming Weeks’, Calls Ties ‘Remarkable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-confident-india-trade-deal-will-be-finalised-in-coming-weeks-calls-ties-remarkable/): US Ambassador Sergio Gor says a US India interim trade deal could be finalised in coming weeks, as he called the ties “remarkable”.
- [Indians Lead UK Exit Numbers As Britain Sees Sharp Drop In Net Migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/indians-lead-uk-exit-numbers-as-britain-sees-sharp-drop-in-net-migration/): Despite topping emigration figures, Indians continued to receive the highest number of visa extensions across several categories.
- [Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Donates $500,000 To California Group Fighting Against 'Overpaid CEO Tax'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/google-co-founder-sergey-brin-donates-500000-to-california-group-fighting-against-overpaid-ceo-tax/): Campaign finance filings show Brin made the donation to the political committee titled “Yes on C, No on D to protect San Francisco’s small businesses and economic recovery.”
- [US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-pausing-14bn-arms-sale-to-taiwan-due-to-iran-war-navy-chief-says/): Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.
- [Iran, Oman Discussing Permanent Toll In Strait Of Hormuz: Will High Oil Prices Become A Norm?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-oman-discussing-permanent-toll-in-strait-of-hormuz-will-high-oil-prices-become-a-norm/): Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is in consultations with Oman to create a framework for “sustainable security” and safe maritime traffic.
- [‘This Is Not Good Timing’: Trump Says He May Miss Son’s Wedding Due To Iran Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/this-is-not-good-timing-trump-says-he-may-miss-sons-wedding-due-to-iran-crisis/): Trump also joked about the political and media scrutiny surrounding his possible attendance at the wedding while the Iran conflict remains unresolved.
- [Iran Destroyed More Than 24 US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Worth $1 Billion Since War Began: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-destroyed-more-than-24-us-mq-9-reaper-drones-worth-1-billion-since-war-began-report/): Many of the drones were downed mid-flight by Iranian fire, with some of them having been destroyed on the ground in missile strikes, or in accidents
- [Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/caitriona-graham-recounts-violent-treatment-after-gaza-flotilla-raid/): Irish activist Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid
- [Malaysia orders TikTok to address ‘defamatory’ content about king](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/malaysia-orders-tiktok-to-address-defamatory-content-about-king/): Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of ‘grossly offensive’ content.
- ['Want To Sell Them As Much Energy As They'll Buy': Marco Rubio Ahead Of India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/want-to-sell-them-as-much-energy-as-theyll-buy-marco-rubio-ahead-of-india-visit/): Rubio also said the United States is exploring ways to expand its energy ties with India.
- [Iran US War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Talks On ‘Borderline’ Between Deal And Military Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-us-war-ceasefire-news-live-updates-trump-says-iran-talks-on-borderline-between-deal-and-military-action/): US and Iran trade warnings as Pakistan mediates talks, Trump says negotiations are on the borderline, Tehran seeks sanctions relief, tensions and oil market volatility rise
- [Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/turkish-court-ousts-leader-of-main-opposition-party/): Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People’s Party head Ozgur Ozel.
- [Greenlanders protest opening of new US consulate in Nuuk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/greenlanders-protest-opening-of-new-us-consulate-in-nuuk/): Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nuuk as the United States opened a new consulate in Greenland’s capital.
- [SpaceX's Starship Launch Called Off Minutes Before Liftoff, Musk Blames Hydraulic Issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/spacexs-starship-launch-called-off-minutes-before-liftoff-musk-blames-hydraulic-issue/): SpaceX delays upgraded Starship test launch to Friday due to a hydraulic tower arm issue, a key mission for its planned IPO and NASA Artemis Moon ambitions.
- [‘Threat To The World’: Marco Rubio Says Tolling Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Illegal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/threat-to-the-world-marco-rubio-says-tolling-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-is-completely-illegal/): Marco Rubio calls proposed tolls in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable and illegal, warning they threaten global trade, energy security and freedom of navigation.
- [Iran war live: Signs of progress amid efforts to reach US-Iran peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/iran-war-live-signs-of-progress-amid-efforts-to-reach-us-iran-peace-deal/): A new opinion poll in the US suggests that 60 percent of Americans now oppose President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
- [US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-senate-pushes-back-against-trumps-1-8bn-anti-weaponisation-fund/): The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
- [US, Iran In Intense Indirect Talks To Draft Final Agreement Amid Nuclear Dispute: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-iran-in-intense-indirect-talks-to-draft-final-agreement-amid-nuclear-dispute-report/): US and Iran hold indirect talks via drafts to avert renewed conflict, but mistrust and disputes over Irans highly enriched uranium and sanctions leave a final deal uncertain.
- [At least 16 people killed in two attacks in northern Honduras](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/at-least-16-people-killed-in-two-attacks-in-northern-honduras/): One attack involved a police raid, while the other took place on a palm farm, killing rural labourers.
- [Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/over-2000-gather-in-san-diego-to-mourn-three-men-killed-in-mosque-attack/): The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were remembered as heroes at the memorial.
- [US says it has not changed its stance on sanctioning Francesca Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-says-it-has-not-changed-its-stance-on-sanctioning-francesca-albanese/): The Trump administration had sanctioned the UN expert for her criticism of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians.
- [US Depleted Nearly Half Of Pentagon’s Missile Defence Interceptor Stock Defending Israel During Iran Conflict: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-depleted-nearly-half-of-pentagons-missile-defence-interceptor-stock-defending-israel-during-iran-conflict-report/): US used over 300 THAAD and Standard Missile interceptors defending Israel, possibly depleting nearly half its stock, raising readiness concerns for allies in Asia.
- [Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/board-of-peace-envoy-warns-permanent-gaza-divide-under-current-status-quo/): UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza ‘ceasefire’ roadmap.
- [Iran Says Trump’s Ceasefire Push May Have Been ‘Tactical Deception’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/iran-says-trumps-ceasefire-push-may-have-been-tactical-deception/): Iran suspects a US tactical pause before new attacks, hardens stance by refusing to export near weapons grade uranium, defying US and complicating fragile nuclear talks.
- [US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/us-sanctions-elected-hezbollah-mps-and-lebanese-security-officials/): Hezbollah says the sanctions will have ‘absolutely no effect’ on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
- [Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/flotilla-activists-recount-israeli-violence-as-they-arrive-in-turkiye/): Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
- [NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/nyc-launches-lottery-for-50-world-cup-football-tickets/): New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
- [Ebola treatment hospital burned down in DRC as outbreak spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ebola-treatment-hospital-burned-down-in-drc-as-outbreak-spreads/): Protesters set a hospital on fire in the Democratic of Congo, as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak.
- [Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/ronaldo-scores-twice-to-seal-saudi-pro-league-at-last-with-al-nassr/): Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026.
- [New Platform To Monitor Anti-Hindu Hate Incidents Launched In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/new-platform-to-monitor-anti-hindu-hate-incidents-launched-in-uk/): Anti-Hindu Hate Monitoring Centre launched in the UK to log anti-Hindu incidents, address underreporting, publish data, and push for more detailed hate crime categorisation.
- [Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/do-aid-flotillas-make-a-difference-for-palestinians-under-israeli-blockade/): Israeli minister’s mistreatment of abducted activists sparks global condemnation.
- [Trump shifts between diplomacy and threats in Iran standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/trump-shifts-between-diplomacy-and-threats-in-iran-standoff/): Supporters say unpredictable Trump approach deal-making strength, others see reflection of strategic dilemma.
- [Five key takeaways from Democrats’ autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/21/five-key-takeaways-from-democrats-autopsy-report-on-kamala-harriss-loss/): Riddled with mistakes and missing sections, 192-page document on 2024 election loss to Trump fails to mention Gaza.
- [Iran sends ‘mixed’ messages as Pakistani mediators depart Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-sends-mixed-messages-as-pakistani-mediators-depart-tehran/): Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has reportedly departed Iran after holding multiple meetings.
- ['Both Countries Will Be Stronger': Marco Rubio Appears Optimistic On India-US Trade Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/both-countries-will-be-stronger-marco-rubio-appears-optimistic-on-india-us-trade-deal-exclusive/): Rubio said the US hoped to finalise the trade deal with India “very soon” that will make both countries stronger.
- [French Open has ‘positive’ meeting with players over tennis dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/french-open-has-positive-meeting-with-players-over-tennis-dispute/): Roland Garros director discusses greater revenue sharing with player representatives after boycott-impacted media day.
- [Five police officers, 13 year-old boy killed in Israeli attack on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/five-police-officers-13-year-old-boy-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza/): Attack on a police post in northern Gaza comes as dozens of people were wounded in Israeli attacks in the past 48 hours.
- [Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/turkish-and-syrian-officials-detain-10-individuals-with-alleged-isil-ties/): Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as ‘terrorist attacks’ in Turkiye.
- [Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/rising-global-costs-threaten-mexicos-production-costs-and-food-stability/): Sharp price hikes for food staples are forcing Mexicans to tighten budgets and cut back consumption.
- [$20 Billion In Investments, Deepening Indo-Pacific Partnership: What Marco Rubio Said On India-US Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/20-billion-in-investments-deepening-indo-pacific-partnership-what-marco-rubio-said-on-india-us-ties/): Rubio also praised the personal relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying they were focused on the long term.
- ['Never Aimed At India': Marco Rubio Clears The Air On Russian Oil Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/never-aimed-at-india-marco-rubio-clears-the-air-on-russian-oil-sanctions/): Rubio said the sanctions related to Russian oil also provided an opportunity for India to diversify its energy sources, including the US.
- ['Defence Joint Production Ideal For US And India': Secretary Of State Marco Rubio | Exclusive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/defence-joint-production-ideal-for-us-and-india-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-exclusive-interview/): Rubio emphasised that the United States is actively looking to anchor long-term investments in India’s domestic manufacturing corridor
- [#EXCLUSIVE | The Issue of Russian Oil Was Never Specifically About India, Says Marco Rubio | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/exclusive-the-issue-of-russian-oil-was-never-specifically-about-india-says-marco-rubio-news18/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that concerns surrounding Russian oil were “never specifically about India,” stating that the broader objective was to impose economic costs on Russia over the Ukraine war. Rubio noted that India happened to be one of the major purchasers of Russian oil during the conflict, amid continuing global discussions […]
- ['Iran Trying To Control Hormuz Illegally, Criminally': Marco Rubio Blames Tehran For Oil Price Hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-trying-to-control-hormuz-illegally-criminally-marco-rubio-blames-tehran-for-oil-price-hike/): US’s Marco Rubio blamed Iran for rising oil prices and energy shortages, accusing Tehran of threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz while still backing diplomacy.
- [The pollution that outlives war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/the-pollution-that-outlives-war/): Long after fighting is over, the toxic leftovers of war continue to poison communities and the environment.
- [Israeli air strike pounds southern Lebanon leaving many injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/israeli-air-strike-pounds-southern-lebanon-leaving-many-injured/): An Israeli air strike has hit the Al-Baqbouq area north of Tyre in southern Lebanon.
- [France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over abuse of activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/france-bans-far-right-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-over-abuse-of-activists/): French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France would not tolerate its nationals being threatened or intimidated.
- [Chemical Leak Triggers Mass Evacuations In California, Firefighters Race To Prevent Explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/chemical-leak-triggers-mass-evacuations-in-california-firefighters-race-to-prevent-explosion/): Around 40,000 people were affected by the evacuation order. However, several thousand residents reportedly chose to remain in their homes.
- ['India-US Ties Cornerstone Of Indo-Pacific Approach': Marco Rubio After Meeting PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/india-us-ties-cornerstone-of-indo-pacific-approach-marco-rubio-after-meeting-pm-modi/): Rubio also shed light on India’s role in Washington’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, saying ties between the two nations is at the “cornerstone of our approach to the Indo-Pacific”
- ['I Wanted To Keep This Brief Because It's Hot': Marco Rubio At US Embassy Event In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/i-wanted-to-keep-this-brief-because-its-hot-marco-rubio-at-us-embassy-event-in-delhi/): The casual, unscripted remark brought instant levity to a high-stakes gathering held under the heavy canopy of New Delhi’s peak May heatwave
- [World Cup 2026: Haiti fans feel excluded from first tournament since 1974](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/world-cup-2026-haiti-fans-feel-excluded-from-first-tournament-since-1974/): Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.
- [Cockroach Janta Party’s founder says Indian government took website down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/cockroach-janta-partys-founder-says-indian-government-took-website-down/): Group’s creator says his Instagram page was also hacked, along with the movement’s account.
- [Massive fire engulfs residential area in the Philippine capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/massive-fire-engulfs-residential-area-in-the-philippine-capital/): A massive fire is tearing through a densely-populated neighbourhood in Manila.
- [F1 legend Prost suffers head injury in alleged robbery at Swiss home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/f1-legend-prost-suffers-head-injury-in-alleged-robbery-at-swiss-home/): Former Formula 1 champion Alain Prost reportedly injured as police investigate robbery at family home in Switzerland.
- [DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US Ebola warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/dr-congo-will-not-change-world-cup-preparations-despite-us-ebola-warning/): World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.
- [PM Modi Gets White House Invite During Talks With Marco Rubio: 'Will Continue To Work Closely'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/pm-modi-gets-white-house-invite-during-talks-with-marco-rubio-will-continue-to-work-closely/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who is on an official visit to India — has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the near future
- [Man Utd’s Fernandes trumps Arsenal to Premier League player of season award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/man-utds-fernandes-trumps-arsenal-to-premier-league-player-of-season-award/): Arsenal’s Gabriel, David Raya and Declan Rice, and Man City’s Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, pipped to EPL award.
- [China coal mine blast kills at least 90, leaves nine missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/china-coal-mine-blast-kills-at-least-90-leaves-nine-missing/): A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 workers.
- [Rubio Kickstarts Process | Can Quad Be Re-Energised? | The Hard Facts With Rahul Shivshankar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/rubio-kickstarts-process-can-quad-be-re-energised-the-hard-facts-with-rahul-shivshankar/): As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio initiates fresh diplomatic engagement, questions are being raised over the future of the Quad alliance and its strategic relevance in the Indo-Pacific. Can the grouping be re-energised amid shifting global geopolitics, China’s growing influence, and evolving India-US ties? Rahul Shivshankar breaks down the hard facts, key challenges, and […]
- [Marco Rubio Holds Key Talks With PM Modi At Sewa Teerth On First Day Of India Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/marco-rubio-holds-key-talks-with-pm-modi-at-sewa-teerth-on-first-day-of-india-visit/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on his first India visit as top US diplomat, with talks on trade, energy, QUAD and Russian oil imports.8
- [Kohli refuses Head handshake after heated Hyderabad-Bengaluru clash in IPL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/kohli-refuses-head-handshake-after-heated-hyderabad-bengaluru-clash-in-ipl/): Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Virat Kohli’s Royal ​Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, leaving former India captain fuming.
- [Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/zelenskyy-says-time-is-right-for-ukraine-to-start-process-of-joining-eu/): His comments come as both Kyiv and Moscow try to advance their interests on the battlefield.
- [Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/senegals-president-faye-sacks-pm-sonko-as-deepening-rift-erupts/): Supporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.
- [Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/senegals-president-faye-sacks-pm-sonko-and-dissolves-government/): The renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
- [‘Kill Yourself’: JPMorgan Executive Shares Disturbing Threat Messages After ‘Sex Slave’ Case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/kill-yourself-jpmorgan-executive-shares-disturbing-threat-messages-after-sex-slave-case/): The filing included several disturbing emails allegedly sent to Hajdini after the lawsuit drew public attention.
- ['Not A Repair Visit': Sergio Gor Says Marco Rubio's India Tour 'Historic', Hails PM Modi's Vision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/not-a-repair-visit-sergio-gor-says-marco-rubios-india-tour-historic-hails-pm-modis-vision/): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor calls Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit historic, saying it reflects ties between trusted partners, not a repair of relations
- [‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo To Be Sacrificed On Eid-al-Adha Despite Viral Fame In Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/donald-trump-buffalo-to-be-sacrificed-on-eid-al-adha-despite-viral-fame-in-bangladesh/): The nearly 700-kg buffalo, raised in Narayanganj, gained the nickname “Donald Trump” because of the blond tuft of hair on its forehead
- [As Salah plays final Liverpool match, his legacy goes far beyond the pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/as-salah-plays-final-liverpool-match-his-legacy-goes-far-beyond-the-pitch/): Mohamed Salah’s status as one of Liverpool’s greatest players of all time transcends his achievements in the sport.
- [Missiles to munitions: Does the US risk running out of key weapons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/missiles-to-munitions-does-the-us-risk-running-out-of-key-weapons/): The US projects confidence in weapons stockpiles, but analysts say dwindling munitions are shaping its war decisions.
- [Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/mexico-beat-ghana-as-world-cup-cohosts-excel-despite-fifa-sanctions/): Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions.
- [Israel attacks southern Lebanon and near Syrian border despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/israel-attacks-southern-lebanon-and-near-syrian-border-despite-ceasefire/): People in southern Lebanon are living under “psychological terror” from Israeli air attacks and displacement orders.
- [‘Please Come Home’: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Reacts As Trump’s Green Card Crackdown Shakes Indians In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/please-come-home-zohos-sridhar-vembu-reacts-as-trumps-green-card-crackdown-shakes-indians-in-us/): A new US immigration rule has triggered panic among Indian visa holders, while Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is urging them to “come home.”
- [Wanted Pakistani Terrorists Attend Pulwama Mastermind Hamza Burhan’s Funeral In Islamabad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/wanted-pakistani-terrorists-attend-pulwama-mastermind-hamza-burhans-funeral-in-islamabad/): Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan of Al-Badr was shot dead in PoK, his Islamabad funeral saw top terrorists and ISI linked officials, highlighting Pak terror nexus concerns.
- [Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/not-just-the-us-india-to-brazil-51-nations-armed-israel-amid-gaza-war/): Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
- [Iran weighs US peace proposal despite ‘deep and significant’ disagreements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-weighs-us-peace-proposal-despite-deep-and-significant-disagreements/): A visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran is seen as a sign of significant progress in negotiations.
- [North Korean women’s team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/north-korean-womens-team-win-asian-champions-league-title-in-south-korea/): Naegohyang Women’s FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament.
- [Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/failing-chemical-tank-forces-thousands-to-evacuate-in-southern-california/): Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
- [Inside The Plot To Kill Ivanka Trump: Who Is Mohammad Al-Saadi And What Was His Motive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/inside-the-plot-to-kill-ivanka-trump-who-is-mohammad-al-saadi-and-what-was-his-motive/): Mohammad Al-Saadi, who was arrested last week for allegedly planning multiple attacks across Europe, has now been accused of plotting revenge against the Trump family.
- [US Eases New Rule Requiring Green Card Applicants To Return Home Country, Offers Relief To Indians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-eases-new-rule-requiring-green-card-applicants-to-return-home-country-offers-relief-to-indians/): The policy sparked immediate concern among Indian professionals working in the US on H-1B visas, many of whom already face long waiting periods for employment-based green cards.
- [Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/israeli-forces-attack-central-gaza-despite-ceasefire-agreement/): Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
- [Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-war-day-85-tehran-says-major-gaps-remain-in-us-talks/): Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran as mediation efforts to secure a US-Iran peace deal intensify.
- [World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/world-cup-2026-which-star-players-will-miss-the-tournament/): Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
- [Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/gas-explosion-at-chinese-coal-mine-kills-at-least-90/): President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
- [D-Day In Tehran? Pakistan, Qatar Race To Secure Interim US-Iran Peace Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/d-day-in-tehran-pakistan-qatar-race-to-secure-interim-us-iran-peace-deal-exclusive/): Sources told CNN-News18 that late-night discussions in Tehran were ‘positive’, though negotiators are yet to reach a final agreement on key disputed issues.
- [‘Call Me Tyrant Or Dictator, But Not Dumb’: Trump Defends Mental Fitness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/call-me-tyrant-or-dictator-but-not-dumb-trump-defends-mental-fitness/): Trump’s remarks come amid continuing political debate in the United States over the age and mental fitness of senior leaders.
- [Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/trump-releases-new-batch-of-previously-classified-ufo-files/): The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
- [Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza’s children face skin disease crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/burn-like-rashes-and-hunger-gazas-children-face-skin-disease-crisis/): Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
- [Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/gilgeous-alexander-leads-thunder-past-spurs-for-2-1-nba-playoff-lead/): Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win.
- [Iran Shuts Airspace As US Weighs Fresh Military Strikes Amid Stalled Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-shuts-airspace-as-us-weighs-fresh-military-strikes-amid-stalled-talks/): The development comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran soared sharply on Saturday, prompting President Donald Trump to cancel his planned weekend stay in New Jersey
- [Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship Splashes Down In Indian Ocean After Test Flight | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/elon-musks-spacex-starship-splashes-down-in-indian-ocean-after-test-flight-watch/): Starship also deployed 22 mock satellites, including two designed to capture images of the spacecraft’s heat shield for further analysis.
- [82 Dead, 9 Missing After Massive Coal Mine Explosion In China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/82-dead-9-missing-after-massive-coal-mine-explosion-in-china/): Post Content
- [Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/some-fear-us-philippines-war-games-are-drawing-conflict-closer-to-home/): Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
- [Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/why-are-anti-migrant-attacks-increasing-in-south-africa/): Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
- [Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/are-india-and-pakistan-quietly-preparing-to-restart-dialogue/): India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
- [Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/over-1-6-million-pilgrims-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj-pilgrimage/): More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
- [US-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Rushes Back To White House As Iran Closes Western Airspace; Will Ceasefire Hold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-iran-war-news-live-updates-trump-rushes-back-to-white-house-as-iran-closes-western-airspace-will-ceasefire-hold/): US Iran War News Live Updates: Several senior American intelligence and defence officials remain on standby in the capital as the White House reportedly weighs strikes on Iran.
- [Fresh Strikes On Iran Back On Table? Trump Reviews Military Options As Peace Talks Drag On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/fresh-strikes-on-iran-back-on-table-trump-reviews-military-options-as-peace-talks-drag-on/): As negotiations with Iran drag on without a breakthrough, Trump reviewed military contingency plans while Pakistan and Qatar pushed fresh mediation efforts in Tehran.
- [US Secretary Marco Rubio Visits Mother Teresa House Of The Missionaries Of Charity In Kolkata](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-secretary-marco-rubio-visits-mother-teresa-house-of-the-missionaries-of-charity-in-kolkata/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins first official India visit in Kolkata, visits Mother Teresa House.
- [Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumps-top-us-intelligence-official-2/): Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
- [Marco Rubio's India Visit LIVE Updates: US State Secretary Visits Mother Teresa House Ahead Of Meeting With PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/marco-rubios-india-visit-live-updates-us-state-secretary-visits-mother-teresa-house-ahead-of-meeting-with-pm-modi/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata on first India visit, to meet PM Modi and S Jaishankar for talks on trade, defence, technology and QUAD
- [BREAKING: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives In Kolkata For High-stakes India Visit | N18G](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/breaking-u-s-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-arrives-in-kolkata-for-high-stakes-india-visit-n18g/): Marco Rubio has arrived in Kolkata, officially beginning his high-profile four-day visit to India amid growing global geopolitical tensions and expanding strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.Rubio’s visit is expected to focus on strengthening India-U.S. relations across multiple sectors, including defense, trade, technology, Indo-Pacific security, and regional stability. The tour comes at a crucial […]
- [Trump Says Iran ‘Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons’, Predicts Oil Prices Will Fall After Conflict Ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/trump-says-iran-will-never-have-nuclear-weapons-predicts-oil-prices-will-fall-after-conflict-ends/): Trump’s comments come amid growing speculation that Washington could be preparing another round of military action against Iran as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain.
- [Ivanka Trump Assassination Plot? Iran-Trained Terrorist Arrested For Targeting POTUS-Daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/ivanka-trump-assassination-plot-iran-trained-terrorist-arrested-for-targeting-potus-daughter/): Investigators said that Mohammad Al-Saadi had pledged to kill Ivanka Trump and even possessed a blueprint of her Florida residence where she lived with her husband Jared Kushner.
- [‘Days Of Abuse Are Over’: Trump Administration As H-1B Applications Drop 38.5%](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/days-of-abuse-are-over-trump-administration-as-h-1b-applications-drop-38-5/): While some lawmakers continue to demand the complete scrapping of the H-1B programme, USCIS has not indicated any plans to end it.
- [US State Secretary Marco Rubio Lands In Kolkata, To Meet PM Modi Today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-state-secretary-marco-rubio-lands-in-kolkata-to-meet-pm-modi-today/): Post Content
- [Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/ebola-outbreak-disrupts-life-along-the-drc-uganda-border/): With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC–Uganda border
- [Iran-US Peace Talks Hit Reality Check: Tehran Says Deal Still Far Off | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-us-peace-talks-hit-reality-check-tehran-says-deal-still-far-off-exclusive-details/): Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said despite ongoing high-level mediation, operational and ideological gaps between Tehran and Washington remain ‘deep and significant’
- [Pakistan’s Chief Of Defence Forces Asim Munir Arrives In Iran Amid Fresh Push For US-Iran Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/pakistans-chief-of-defence-forces-asim-munir-arrives-in-iran-amid-fresh-push-for-us-iran-peace-deal/): Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visits Tehran for talks as Iran US nuclear negotiations continue, with Iran stressing NPT rights and deep mistrust of Washington.
- [Oxford Begins Trials For First Vaccine Targeting Rare Bundibugyo Ebola Virus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/oxford-begins-trials-for-first-vaccine-targeting-rare-bundibugyo-ebola-virus/): University of Oxford scientists begin trials of a viral vector vaccine targeting the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, aiming to close a major gap in global outbreak preparedness.
- [4 Dead, 90 Trapped In China Coal Mine After Carbon Monoxide Levels Rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/4-dead-90-trapped-in-china-coal-mine-after-carbon-monoxide-levels-rise/): Four workers died and about 90 remain trapped after a carbon monoxide accident at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi, as rescue and investigation efforts continue.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says diplomacy continues but no deal yet with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-war-live-tehran-says-diplomacy-continues-but-no-deal-yet-with-us/): Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 3,111 people since March 2, with 9,432 injured: Health Ministry.
- [Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/israeli-blockade-traps-would-be-hajj-pilgrim-in-gaza/): For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.
- [‘Everest Man’ breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/everest-man-breaks-his-own-record-after-historic-32nd-climb/): Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
- [Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/premier-league-finale-arsenal-relegation-champions-league-salah-and-pep/): Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play.
- [Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/bolivia-in-crisis-social-unrest-demands-for-president-to-resign-escalate/): Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
- [US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/us-judge-dismisses-indictment-against-kilmar-abrego-garcia/): Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
- [Mahmoud Khalil to appeal US deportation case to Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/mahmoud-khalil-to-appeal-us-deportation-case-to-supreme-court/): Pro-Palestine advocate takes claim that Trump administration targeted him for protected free speech to top US court.
- [Who Is Tulsi Gabbard? Soldier, Democrat-Turned-Trump Ally And America’s First Hindu Intelligence Chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/who-is-tulsi-gabbard-soldier-democrat-turned-trump-ally-and-americas-first-hindu-intelligence-chief/): Who Is Tulsi Gabbard? Soldier, Democrat-Turned-Trump Ally And America’s First Hindu Intelligence Chief.
- [Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/slovenias-parliament-approves-right-wing-janez-jansa-as-prime-minister/): Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
- [Thousands in Cuba rally for Raul Castro to protest US indictment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/thousands-in-cuba-rally-for-raul-castro-to-protest-us-indictment/): Thousands of people are protesting outside the US embassy in Havana to show their support for Raul Castro.
- [What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/what-are-the-implications-of-us-sanctions-in-lebanon/): Nine people targeted, including Lebanese military officers.
- [San Diego’s Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/san-diegos-muslims-a-mosque-and-a-city-shaken/): After a deadly shooting, San Diego’s Muslim community mourns, supports one another, and searches for healing.
- [Man City boss and Palestine advocate Pep Guardiola to step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/man-city-boss-and-palestine-advocate-pep-guardiola-to-step-down/): Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.
- [Trump Says He’ll Skip His Son's Wedding Amid Iran War: 'My Love For The US...'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/trump-says-hell-skip-his-sons-wedding-amid-iran-war-my-love-for-the-us/): Donald Trump says he will skip Donald Trump Jr.s wedding to stay in Washington, citing government duties amid heightened US foreign policy and national security tensions.
- [Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/why-has-the-us-arms-delay-rattled-taiwan/): Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
- [Canada’s Carney says Alberta is ‘essential’ as province mulls separation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/canadas-carney-says-alberta-is-essential-as-province-mulls-separation/): Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
- [Displaced Lebanese amputee asks ‘where am I supposed to go’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/displaced-lebanese-amputee-asks-where-am-i-supposed-to-go/): Mohamad Saaydoun, an amputee displaced by the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, is living in a makeshift camp.
- [Decades-old photos show ‘joyful’ Gaza in happier times.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/decades-old-photos-show-joyful-gaza-in-happier-times/): An exhibition in Marseille is showcasing 300 photos taken in Gaza between the 1940s and the 1970s.
- [Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/pakistans-army-chief-in-iran-as-uss-rubio-says-slight-progress-in-talks/): Pakistan’s Asim Munir is in Tehran as part of mediation efforts, as EU moves to sanction Iran over the Hormuz blockade.
- [Ebola Crisis Deepens As WHO Elevates Risk Level To 'Very High' In DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/ebola-crisis-deepens-as-who-elevates-risk-level-to-very-high-in-dr-congo/): WHO raises Ebola risk in Democratic Republic of Congo to very high, Bundibugyo strain kills about one third of cases, Oxford and Serum Institute of India race to develop vaccines
- [Trump Swears In Kevin Warsh As New Fed Chair; Promises ‘Reform-Oriented’ Central Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/trump-swears-in-kevin-warsh-as-new-fed-chair-promises-reform-oriented-central-bank/): Donald Trump swears in Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chairman, replacing Jerome Powell, pledging reform, focus on inflation and growth, markets watch future rate moves.
- [Thailand Skydiver Sets World Record After Landing On Highest Active Volcano](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/thailand-skydiver-sets-world-record-after-landing-on-highest-active-volcano/): Thai skydiver Tanaboworn Sirikunakornkun sets Guinness World Record with highest skydive landing on Chile volcano Ojos del Salado.
- [Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/22/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumps-top-us-intelligence-official/): Former Democrat Gabbard, long a critic of US interventionism, cites husband’s illness for leaving post.
- [‘I Love India, PM Modi’: Trump Dials US Envoy During America’s Independence Day Event In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/i-love-india-pm-modi-trump-dials-us-envoy-during-americas-independence-day-event-in-delhi/): Trump spoke warmly about India and his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone call with Gor.
- [Despite Trump’s Claims, White House Says Iran Deal May Take Days To Finalise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/despite-trumps-claims-white-house-says-iran-deal-may-take-days-to-finalise/): President Trump says a peace agreement with Iran is largely negotiated but the White House says finalisation may take days.
- [China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/china-sends-aid-to-cuba-amid-a-harsh-us-blockade/): China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade.
- [‘A paper city’: New York ‘library’ hosts 3.5 million pages of Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/a-paper-city-new-york-library-hosts-3-5-million-pages-of-epstein-files/): A US ‘library’ holding 3.5 million pages of documents attempts to bring accountability for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
- [Ebola Declared A Public Health Emergency, But Why Is There No Vaccine For Strain Driving The Outbreak?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/ebola-declared-a-public-health-emergency-but-why-is-there-no-vaccine-for-strain-driving-the-outbreak/): Is there a vaccine for the strain that is driving the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda? News18 explains
- [‘There Can Be No Mistakes’: Trump Tells US Officials Not To Rush Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/there-can-be-no-mistakes-trump-tells-us-officials-not-to-rush-iran-deal/): Trump said he had instructed his representatives not to rush into any deal, arguing that “time is on our side.”
- ['Will Break Naval Blockade': Iran Threatens Withdrawal From NPT If 'Enemy' Attacks On Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/will-break-naval-blockade-iran-threatens-withdrawal-from-npt-if-enemy-attacks-on-hormuz/): Iran warns it may quit NPT and break any naval blockade if the Strait of Hormuz is attacked, as Trump touts a near Iran peace deal and talks continue over sanctions and blockades.
- [Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/syria-cannot-heal-without-a-rebuilt-health-system/): Many Syrian returnees cannot access proper healthcare. Urgent action is required for Syria’s health system to recover.
- [For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/for-third-year-in-a-row-israel-blocks-hajj-pilgrimage-for-gaza-muslims/): As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
- [France bans Ben-Gvir: Which other Israeli leaders have been penalised?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/france-bans-ben-gvir-which-other-israeli-leaders-have-been-penalised/): France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his ‘unspeakable’ behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.
- [Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/bahrain-jails-nine-defendants-for-life-for-cooperating-with-irans-irgc/): Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
- [Massive Devastation In Kyiv As Russia Fires 50 Missiles, 700 Drones In One Of Biggest Attacks | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/massive-devastation-in-kyiv-as-russia-fires-50-missiles-700-drones-in-one-of-biggest-attacks-video/): Russia launches one of its largest air assaults on Kyiv, firing over 700 drones and missiles including Oreshnik missile, killing at least 4 and injuring over 80
- ['10 Countries At Risk': African Union As Ebola Death Toll Crosses 200-Mark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/10-countries-at-risk-african-union-as-ebola-death-toll-crosses-200-mark/): African Union warns Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with 10 African countries at risk as WHO raises regional threat levels.
- [Did US-Iran Truce Talks Collapse? Trump’s Cryptic ‘Adios’ Post Sparks Speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/did-us-iran-truce-talks-collapse-trumps-cryptic-adios-post-sparks-speculation/): The AI-generated image showed Iranian boats being destroyed, debris flying through the air, and a drone with a US flag overhead.
- [Dhaka Deploys AI To Tackle Traffic Chaos, Cops Say They're Getting Results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/dhaka-deploys-ai-to-tackle-traffic-chaos-cops-say-theyre-getting-results/): Dhaka launches AI traffic enforcement using cameras to detect violations. Early results show improved driver compliance and 300 vehicles prosecuted so far.
- [Iran hints US will end war in ‘Persian-style’ peace on Tehran’s terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-hints-us-will-end-war-in-persian-style-peace-on-tehrans-terms/): Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman invoked ancient Persia’s victory over Rome in comparison to today’s US-Iran talks.
- [Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/will-the-texas-primary-run-off-give-democrats-a-chance-to-flip-the-state/): Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.
- [‘We won’t know who won until final outcome of US-Iran ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/we-wont-know-who-won-until-final-outcome-of-us-iran-ceasefire/): ‘We won’t know who won until final outcome of US-Iran ceasefire’
- [White House Shooter Once Called Himself 'Real Osama Bin Laden', Expressed Wish To Harm Trump: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/white-house-shooter-once-called-himself-real-osama-bin-laden-expressed-wish-to-harm-trump-report/): Nasire Best was reportedly involved in several encounters with the Secret Service, including an incident in June 2025 where he blocked an entry lane at the White House.
- [Delhi Gymkhana To Shut: 600 Staff Face Uncertainty as Center Orders Club To Vacate By June 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/delhi-gymkhana-to-shut-600-staff-face-uncertainty-as-center-orders-club-to-vacate-by-june-5/): Uncertainty surrounds nearly 600 staff members after the Centre ordered the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises by June 5. The move, linked to requirements concerning nearby defence infrastructure, has triggered concern among employees and sparked political debate.As questions grow over the future of the iconic club and its workforce, political leaders and […]
- [China's Craze To Stay Youthful Is Driving Donkeys To Extinction. Can Science Offer A Solution?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/chinas-craze-to-stay-youthful-is-driving-donkeys-to-extinction-can-science-offer-a-solution/): Scientists in Brazil are racing to offer an alternative that could ease pressure on the animals while still meeting demand for the historic medicine.
- [NSA Doval, Marco Rubio Discuss Quad, Cross-Border Terrorism & Indo-Pacific | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/nsa-doval-marco-rubio-discuss-quad-cross-border-terrorism-indo-pacific-exclusive/): A major focus of the Doval-Rubio talks was on cross-border terrorism, with Doval seeking stronger US support against terror safe havens.
- [Blast hits train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, killing at least 24 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/blast-hits-train-in-pakistans-balochistan-killing-at-least-24-people/): More than 50 people injured in attack on train carrying military personnel in Quetta, capital of southwestern province.
- [Suicide car bombing attack on a train in Pakistan kills dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/suicide-car-bombing-attack-on-a-train-in-pakistan-kills-dozens/): A Baloch separatist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, Pakistan.
- [What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/what-to-know-about-cape-verde-at-world-cup-2026/): After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football’s grandest stage.
- [The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/the-gcc-should-insure-itself-against-the-next-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): For that, collective action will be needed now.
- [Israeli attack on Gaza kills three family members, including infant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/israeli-attack-on-gaza-kills-three-family-members-including-infant/): Mohammad Abu Mallouh, ​Alaa Zaqlan and their child, Osama, killed in the attack on Nuseirat refugee camp, medics say.
- [Clashes in Belgrade as student-led protests demand elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/clashes-in-belgrade-as-student-led-protests-demand-elections/): Demonstrators challenge President Vucic’s rule and demand elections, justice and rule of law.
- ['America Barely Reacts To Gunshots Anymore': Internet Erupts After Shooting Near White House, Users Ask 'Are We Still Safe In US?'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/america-barely-reacts-to-gunshots-anymore-internet-erupts-after-shooting-near-white-house-users-ask-are-we-still-safe-in-us/): 21-year-old Nasire Best allegedly opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House, creating panic in the area
- [39-Year-Old Killed In Shark Attack In Queensland, 3rd In Australia This Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/39-year-old-killed-in-shark-attack-in-queensland-3rd-in-australia-this-year/): A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal in Far North Queensland, the third such attack in Australia this year.
- [Russia Confirms Using Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missile On Ukraine, EU Calls Move Reckless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/russia-confirms-using-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missile-on-ukraine-eu-calls-move-reckless/): Ukraine said Russia launched 55 missiles and hundreds of drones overnight. Air defence systems intercepted most of the incoming weapons, but several targets were still hit.
- [Iran Says Hormuz Traffic To Return To Pre-War Levels In 30 Days; US Hints At ‘Good News’ | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-says-hormuz-traffic-to-return-to-pre-war-levels-in-30-days-us-hints-at-good-news-top-points/): The reported agreement between the US and Iran includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened.
- [Marco Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran talks to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/marco-rubio-says-significant-progress-made-in-us-iran-talks-to-end-war/): Iranian news agency says deal could see shipping levels through Strait of Hormuz return to pre-war levels within weeks.
- [Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon in Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/senegal-football-fans-return-home-after-royal-pardon-in-morocco/): Fans arrested in Morocco in the aftermath of AFCON 2025 final were returned on humanitarian pardon by the Moroccan king.
- [Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-war-day-86-trump-announces-potential-deal-amid-cloud-of-mistrust/): Trump announces progress on Iran peace deal, signalling the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon.
- [Despite Trump’s Claims, Iran May Not Give Up Strait Of Hormuz So Easily: Here’s Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/despite-trumps-claims-iran-may-not-give-up-strait-of-hormuz-so-easily-heres-why/): Iran will not cede control of Hormuz to the US because doing so would destroy its geopolitical leverage, compromise its security, and violate its constitutional sovereignty
- [Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/rubio-says-significant-progress-made-in-us-iran-negotiations/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran negotiations.
- [Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/gunman-shot-dead-by-secret-service-agents-near-white-house-what-we-know/): No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
- [Trump says US and Iran deal to end war is ‘largely negotiated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/trump-says-us-and-iran-deal-to-end-war-is-largely-negotiated/): US President Trump announced that a Memorandum of Understanding on a peace deal with Iran has been ‘largely negotiated’.
- [Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/russia-pounds-ukraines-capital-with-hypersonic-missile/): Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital overnight on Saturday with drones and ballistic missiles.
- [US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/us-iran-inch-closer-to-deal-to-end-the-war-what-to-know/): The proposed US-Iran peace deal seeks to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid lingering disagreements.
- ['Significant Progress Made': Rubio Signals Breakthrough In Iran Talks, Says Tehran Can't Own Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/significant-progress-made-rubio-signals-breakthrough-in-iran-talks-says-tehran-cant-own-strait/): Rubio said progress had been made in negotiations with Iran and hinted that “good news” could emerge within hours, reiterating that Tehran could not own the Strait of Hormuz.
- [‘US-India Energy Trade Has Seen An Uptick’: Jaishankar In Joint Briefing With Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/us-india-energy-trade-has-seen-an-uptick-jaishankar-in-joint-briefing-with-rubio/): India and the US stress de-risking energy supplies amid Iran conflict, seek low global fuel prices, expand energy trade, and deepen Quad, nuclear, minerals, and AI cooperation
- ['Every Country Has Stupid People': Marco Rubio On Racism Against Indians In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/every-country-has-stupid-people-marco-rubio-on-racism-against-indians-in-us/): Rubio stressed that while such concerns must be taken seriously, isolated offensive comments should not be seen as reflective of American society as a whole.
- [Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/knicks-beat-cavaliers-to-reach-brink-of-nba-finals/): Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Cavs 121-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
- [“They don’t like each other:” Is Russia and Iran’s alliance falling apart?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/they-dont-like-each-other-is-russia-and-irans-alliance-falling-apart/): Russia and Iran have been locked in a centuries-long rivalry and pragmatism.
- [Bomb attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province kills more than 20 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/bomb-attack-in-pakistans-balochistan-province-kills-more-than-20-people/): The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- [Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least four people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/russian-attacks-on-ukraines-kyiv-kill-at-least-four-people/): Two ​people are killed in ⁠the ​capital itself and two ⁠in the Kyiv region while 40 locations are damaged.
- [Toxic gases hinder rescue efforts inside deadly China mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/toxic-gases-hinder-rescue-efforts-inside-deadly-china-mine/): Toxic gases are making it hard for rescue teams in China to reach deeper sections of a coal mine which exploded.
- [Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel, US As Peace Talks Progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-hangs-man-convicted-of-spying-for-israel-us-as-peace-talks-progress/): Investigators said one of the messages mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and instructed operatives to “report this to BB.”
- [Man dies in northeast Australia after shark attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/man-dies-in-northeast-australia-after-shark-attack/): The man was rushed to ⁠shore after being bitten on Sunday near ​Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly afterwards.
- [Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/attacks-on-ebola-centres-intensify-in-eastern-drc-amid-outbreak-fears/): Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
- [At Least 23 Killed, 47 Injured In Railway Blast In Pakistan’s Quetta: Exclusive From Balochistan Rescue Ops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/at-least-23-killed-47-injured-in-railway-blast-in-pakistans-quetta-exclusive-from-balochistan-rescue-ops/): Clips exclusively accessed by CNN-News18 showed fire raging and plumes of smoke
- ['Clear Attempt To Distort Realities': Iran Rejects US' Remarks On Nuclear Row, Hormuz Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/clear-attempt-to-distort-realities-iran-rejects-us-remarks-on-nuclear-row-hormuz-blockade/): Iran’s Embassy in India rejected Rubio’s remarks on Tehran’s nuclear programme and energy policies, accusing Washington of spreading “distorted” narratives.
- [LIVE: Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’; Pakistan says talks soon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/live-trump-says-iran-deal-largely-negotiated-pakistan-says-talks-soon/): US president makes announcement after mediator Pakistan holds ‘highly productive’ talks in Tehran.
- [‘Want equal respect’: Pakistan’s females galloping to glory in tent pegging](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/want-equal-respect-pakistans-females-galloping-to-glory-in-tent-pegging/): More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called ‘neza baazi’.
- [Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th-round stoppage of Verhoeven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/usyk-avoids-shock-defeat-with-11th-round-stoppage-of-verhoeven/): The world heavyweight champion is pushed by the former Dutch kickboxer to 11 rounds in Egypt.
- [Iran Says Peace Talks With US In ‘Final Stage’, MoU Near Completion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-says-peace-talks-with-us-in-final-stage-mou-near-completion/): According to Baqaei, Iran’s immediate goal is to finalise a 14-point memorandum of understanding that addresses the main issues Tehran considers necessary to end the conflict.
- [19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/19-feared-trapped-after-building-collapse-in-philippines/): An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped
- [India Advises Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Congo, Uganda Amid Ebola Outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/india-advises-citizens-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-congo-uganda-amid-ebola-outbreak/): India urges citizens to avoid non essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan due to Ebola outbreak.
- [Iran Agrees To Give Up Enriched Uranium Stockpile In Emerging Deal With US: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-agrees-to-give-up-enriched-uranium-stockpile-in-emerging-deal-with-us-report/): Iran has agreed in principle to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of an emerging deal with the US, with negotiations now focused on implementation details.
- ['Swift And Professional Action': Trump Praises Secret Service In First Reaction After White House Shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/swift-and-professional-action-trump-praises-secret-service-in-first-reaction-after-white-house-shooting/): The shooting took place near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to a White House security checkpoint.
- [What’s Inside The Trump-Iran Draft Deal? Strait Of Hormuz, Sanctions Relief Plan, Nuclear Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/whats-inside-the-trump-iran-draft-deal-strait-of-hormuz-sanctions-relief-plan-nuclear-talks/): The US and Iran are reportedly close to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease some sanctions on Tehran and begin fresh negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
- [‘Haram, Forbidden In Islam’: Iran Representative In India Says Tehran ‘Does Not Want Nuclear Weapons’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/haram-forbidden-in-islam-iran-representative-in-india-says-tehran-does-not-want-nuclear-weapons/): Speaking in Varanasi, Hakeem Ilahi said Iran had made its position on nuclear weapons clear more than three decades ago and continued to adhere to that stance.
- [Journalists Duck For Cover As Gunfire Erupts Outside White House | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/journalists-duck-for-cover-as-gunfire-erupts-outside-white-house-watch/): Several videos captured the chaotic moments as reporters reacted to rapid gunfire near the White House complex.
- [From Air Defences To Counterterror Units: How Saudi Arabia Is Preparing For Hajj During Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/from-air-defences-to-counterterror-units-how-saudi-arabia-is-preparing-for-hajj-during-iran-war/): Saudi Arabia launches major Hajj security operation, deploying air defence, special forces and CBRN units to protect 1.5 million pilgrims amid Iran conflict.
- [Iranian sources lay out Iran-US deal details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iranian-sources-lay-out-iran-us-deal-details/): Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reveals details of Iran’s position on the potential peace agreement with the US.
- [White House Shooting: Suspect Killed, Bystander Injured After Multiple Shots Fired; Trump Safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/white-house-shooting-suspect-killed-bystander-injured-after-multiple-shots-fired-trump-safe/): US President Donald Trump was present inside the White House when the shooting took place. A Secret Service spokesperson said the president “was not impacted” by the incident.
- [Who Was Nasire Best? Suspect In White House Shooting Had Prior Secret Service Encounters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/who-was-nasire-best-suspect-in-white-house-shooting-had-prior-secret-service-encounters/): Nasire Best, a 21-year-old Maryland resident, has been identified by US media reports as the suspect in the shooting near the White House security perimeter.
- [‘Deal Largely Negotiated’: Trump Claims Iran Peace Breakthrough, Tehran Calls It ‘Propaganda’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/deal-largely-negotiated-trump-claims-iran-peace-breakthrough-tehran-calls-it-propaganda/): Trump claimed a peace-related agreement with Iran had been “largely negotiated,” including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after talks with Middle Eastern leaders and Israel.
- [White House Shooting: Minute-By-Minute Account Of What Happened In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/white-house-shooting-minute-by-minute-account-of-what-happened-in-washington/): The shooting occurred near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, about a block from the White House.
- [US police responding to dozens of shots fired near White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-police-responding-to-dozens-of-shots-fired-near-white-house/): Secret Service investigating reported gunfire, with Al Jazeera correspondent saying more than 30 shorts heard.
- [‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/fjord-by-romanias-cristian-mungiu-wins-cannes-top-film-prize/): This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
- [India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach Party’ is going viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/indias-gen-z-cockroach-party-is-going-viral/): A satirical political movement called the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ has gone viral in India.
- [Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/violence-and-overcrowding-hampers-ebola-response-in-drc/): Violence and overcrowding hampers Ebola response in DRC.
- [Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/trump-says-iran-agreement-largely-negotiated-awaiting-finalisation/): US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.
- [Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/funerals-for-medics-killed-in-israeli-air-strikes-in-southern-lebanon/): Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
- [Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/is-pragmatism-replacing-ideology-in-international-affairs/): Overlapping interests and conflict are shaping modern relations. 
- [More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/more-than-1-5-million-pilgrims-brave-fierce-mecca-heat-ahead-of-hajj/): More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj.
- [From Looming US-India Trade Pact To Changing Hormuz Status Quo: Full Text Of Marco Rubio's Exclusive Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/from-looming-us-india-trade-pact-to-changing-hormuz-status-quo-full-text-of-marco-rubios-exclusive-interview/): Rubio signals deeper India-US defence cooperation, joint manufacturing and stronger Indo-Pacific coordination during Delhi visit
- [Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/tens-of-thousands-rally-in-serbia-for-antigovernment-demonstrations/): The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad disaster in November 2024, is pushing for early elections.
- [Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico-with-fifa-approval/): Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.
- [US-Iran Peace Bid: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif & Army Chief Asim Munir To Hold Talks With China In Beijing  | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-iran-peace-bid-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-army-chief-asim-munir-to-hold-talks-with-china-in-beijing-exclusive-details/): By anchoring the deal alongside Pakistan and Qatar, China can successfully stabilise the Persian Gulf while projecting itself as the premier peacebroker in West Asia
- [US-Iran Interim Peace Deal Ready, Joint Announcement Expected Within 24 Hours | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-iran-interim-peace-deal-ready-joint-announcement-expected-within-24-hours-exclusive-details/): Sources confirm that the consensus document has been formally cleared by a powerful cohort of top-tier negotiators from both sides
- [Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/morocco-king-pardons-jailed-senegal-football-fans-from-afcon-final/): Morocco jailed 18 Senegal fans following fan disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
- [‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/united-states-of-the-middle-east-trump-posts-us-flag-covering-iran/): Latest Truth Social post comes amid ‘delicate diplomacy’, expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.
- [Barcelona beat Lyon 4-0 to win Women’s Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/barcelona-beat-lyon-4-0-to-win-womens-champions-league/): Barcelona claim their fourth trophy of the season by beating Lyon 4-0 in Norway in the Women’s Champions League final.
- [Police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/police-beat-and-detain-gaza-flotilla-activists-at-airport/): Police forcibly detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport.
- [Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/pakistan-army-chief-visits-tehran-to-push-for-end-to-us-israeli-war-on-iran/): Munir met senior Iranian officials on Saturday as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum to end the war.
- ['No Deal Without Cash': Asim Munir Leaves Tehran Empty-Handed As Iran Demands US Compensation | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/no-deal-without-cash-asim-munir-leaves-tehran-empty-handed-as-iran-demands-us-compensation-exclusive-details/): The insistence on financial compensation aligns directly with Iran’s controversial establishment of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA)
- ['Reprehensible Actions': France Bans Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir From Country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/reprehensible-actions-france-bans-israeli-security-minister-ben-gvir-from-country/): France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering, citing reprehensible actions against a Gaza aid flotilla, Ben-Gvir condemns the move amid rising Israel Europe tensions
- [Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/spanish-police-beat-and-detain-gaza-flotilla-activists-at-airport/): Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport.
- [Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/thousands-rally-in-taiwan-to-boost-defence-spending-amid-china-tensions/): Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
- [Hull beat Boro in world’s most lucrative game to reach Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/hull-beat-boro-in-worlds-most-lucrative-game-to-reach-premier-league/): Hull City beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley to seal promotion and ease spy-gate scandal.
- ['There Might Be Some News': Rubio Hints At Big Breakthrough In US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/there-might-be-some-news-rubio-hints-at-big-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks/): Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Rubio said there was progress in US-Iran discussions related to the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Will Trump Resume Strikes Against Iran? US President To Reveal Major Decision Within 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/will-trump-resume-strikes-against-iran-us-president-to-reveal-major-decision-within-24-hours/): Trump says he would review Iran’s peace proposal, may decide by Sunday on resuming military action, calling chances of a deal “50/50.”
- [Israeli forces arrest two children in occupied West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/israeli-forces-arrest-two-children-in-occupied-west-bank-village/): Israeli soldiers arrest two Palestinian children during a raid on al-Mughayyir village in the occupied West Bank.
- [Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR Rabat: CAF Champions League final preview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/mamelodi-sundowns-vs-as-far-rabat-caf-champions-league-final-preview/): South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns are seeking to end a below-par season on a high when they face AS FAR Rabat in Morocco.
- [US Secretary of State kicks off India visit, invites Modi to White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/us-secretary-of-state-kicks-off-india-visit-invites-modi-to-white-house/): US-Israel war with Iran among issues looming large as Rubio expected to seek to mend in ties with New Delhi.
- [Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza leave behind heavy destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/23/overnight-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-leave-behind-heavy-destruction/): Overnight Israeli strikes devastated the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire.
- [Amid Rubio’s India Visit, Iranian Minister Discusses Regional Situation With Foreign Secy Misri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/amid-rubios-india-visit-iranian-minister-discusses-regional-situation-with-foreign-secy-misri/): Iran Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi speaks to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit, as Donald Trump touted progress on Iran talks.
- [Iran Wants China As Guarantor In Potential US Deal; Asim Munir Said To Relay Message To Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-wants-china-as-guarantor-in-potential-us-deal-asim-munir-said-to-relay-message-to-beijing/): Iran seeks Chinese guarantees before any US deal on the West Asia conflict, with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir relaying Tehrans stance to Chinese leaders in Beijing.
- [Mojtaba Khamenei’s Injuries In US-Israeli Strikes Were ‘Superficial’, Says Top Iranian Official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/mojtaba-khameneis-injuries-in-us-israeli-strikes-were-superficial-says-top-iranian-official/): The official said Mojtaba remained in good health throughout his hospital stay and even continued fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
- [Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/train-bomb-in-pakistans-baloch-region-why-violence-is-on-the-rise/): Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
- [Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/nearly-300-tourists-rescued-after-cable-cars-halt-mid-air/): Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- [Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/russia-warns-foreigners-to-leave-kyiv-as-it-prepares-systematic-strikes/): Moscow calls upcoming ‘systematic strikes’ on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv’s recent attack in Luhansk.
- [WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/who-chief-says-suspected-ebola-deaths-at-220-as-epidemic-outpacing-us/): Tedros ⁠Adhanom Ghebreyesus says ​a delay in detecting cases means responders were now ‘playing catch-up’.
- [Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/australian-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-allege-abuse-after-israeli-abduction/): Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.
- [Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-links-iran-negotiations-to-expansion-of-abraham-accords/): US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
- [Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/pope-leo-calls-for-disarming-of-artificial-intelligence/): Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control’.
- ['Negotiations With Iran Are Proceeding Nicely’: Trump Pushes Abraham Accords Expansion As Part Of Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/negotiations-with-iran-are-proceeding-nicely-trump-pushes-abraham-accords-expansion-as-part-of-deal/): Donald Trump says US Iran talks are progressing, urges Saudi Arabia, Qatar and others to join the Abraham Accords, linking a possible Iran deal to wider Middle East normalization.
- [Chinese Nationals Bound, Robbed At Gunpoint In Islamabad Guesthouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/chinese-nationals-bound-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-islamabad-guesthouse/): Sources said the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad has taken serious notice of the incident and lodged a protest with Pakistani authorities
- [Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-says-deal-with-us-not-imminent-despite-progress/): Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent.
- [Could Israel sabotage US-Iran deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/could-israel-sabotage-us-iran-deal/): As the US and Iran move closer to a peace deal, Israel vows to keep striking what it calls regional and nuclear threats.
- [Baloch separatists ‘take advantage’ of Pakistan’s entanglements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/baloch-separatists-take-advantage-of-pakistans-entanglements/): Baloch separatists ‘take advantage’ of Pakistan’s entanglements
- [‘I Wanted To Leave’: Meta Employee Says She Requested To Be Included In Layoffs Because...](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/i-wanted-to-leave-meta-employee-says-she-requested-to-be-included-in-layoffs-because/): A Meta employee has gone viral after revealing she voluntarily asked to be included in the company’s latest layoffs amid its growing AI-first push.
- [As Ebola Fear Spreads, Families Storm Congo Hospital Demanding Kin’s Bodies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/as-ebola-fear-spreads-families-storm-congo-hospital-demanding-kins-bodies/): Gunmen storm Mongbwalu General Hospital in eastern Congo demanding Ebola victims bodies, staff evacuate as attacks on Ebola facilities rise.
- ['Will Always Prioritise China-Pakistan Relations': Xi Tells Shehbaz Sharif In Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/will-always-prioritise-china-pakistan-relations-xi-tells-shehbaz-sharif-in-beijing/): Xi said China’s commitment to Pakistan would remain unchanged despite shifts in the global political landscape.
- [Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/could-brazilian-oil-emerge-as-one-of-the-big-winners-of-the-iran-war/): China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
- [Trump Says Deal With Iran Will Either Be 'Great And Meaningful' Or There Will Be None](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-says-deal-with-iran-will-either-be-great-and-meaningful-or-there-will-be-none/): Trump said any deal with Iran must be great and meaningful, otherwise there will be no deal, he posted the message on Truth Social.
- [US Green Card Backlog For Indians Already Stands At 134 Years. Will New Rules Stretch It Further?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/us-green-card-backlog-for-indians-already-stands-at-134-years-will-new-rules-stretch-it-further/): USCIS memo stresses Green Card is a discretionary benefit, alarming Indians on H-1B as experts warn of longer waits and tougher US immigration pathways.
- [Is Pakistan Drifting Away From China? Asim Munir Stalling CPEC Projects To Realign With US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/is-pakistan-drifting-away-from-china-asim-munir-stalling-cpec-projects-to-realign-with-us/): Asim Munir is reportedly stalling the remaining projects linked to the $62 billion CPEC, signalling Pakistan’s intent to move away from heavy reliance on China.
- [‘I Knew The One In New Jersey’: All About Trump's Taj Mahal Rubio Referred To Ahead Of Agra Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/i-knew-the-one-in-new-jersey-all-about-trumps-taj-mahal-rubio-referred-to-ahead-of-agra-visit/): Trump had described the property as the “eighth wonder of the world” and positioned it as the crown jewel of his Atlantic City casino empire.
- [China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/chinas-xi-praises-unbreakable-pakistan-ties-as-sharif-visits-beijing/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are ‘iron brother’ countries.
- [The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/the-world-urgently-needs-a-us-iran-deal-now/): Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.
- [Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad but no room for Real Madrid players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/yamal-in-spains-world-cup-squad-but-no-room-for-real-madrid-players/): Yamal one of eight Barcelona players named in 26-man squad with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.
- [Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/paraglider-survives-mid-air-collision-with-plane-over-austria/): Paraglider survives mid-air collision with plane over Austria
- [What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/what-are-the-biggest-fifa-world-cup-upsets-in-history/): Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.
- [Hit By India's Operation Sindoor, Lashkar Seeks Infra Support In PoK: Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/hit-by-indias-operation-sindoor-lashkar-seeks-infra-support-in-pok-exclusive/): According to top Indian intelligence sources, LeT is actively working to restore and maintain terror launch pads and training camps in POK areas and near the Line of Control
- [Is Israel Struggling To Influence Trump On Iran Deal? Netanyahu Finds ‘No Room For Maneuver’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/is-israel-struggling-to-influence-trump-on-iran-deal-netanyahu-finds-no-room-for-maneuver/): In a closed door meeting, Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel currently has “no room for manoeuvre” when it comes to shaping Trump’s decisions on Iran.
- [Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/israel-kills-three-in-attacks-on-lebanon-issues-more-displacement-orders/): Israel carries out attacks on multiple villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
- [Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/surveillance-video-shows-moment-of-china-coal-mine-blast/): Surveillance video caught the moment a powerful explosion surged through the tunnels of a coal mine in China.
- [Crude Falls Below $100 As Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Picks Up, Raising Hopes Of US-Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/crude-falls-below-100-as-tanker-traffic-through-hormuz-picks-up-raising-hopes-of-us-iran-deal/): Oil prices fall over 4 percent to two week lows as more LNG tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz and optimism grows over a US-Iran peace deal.
- [Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/messi-at-the-world-cup-inter-miami-injury-update-substitution/): Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina’s World Cup title defence.
- [Abandoned flotilla boat washes ashore in Egypt with Gaza aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/abandoned-flotilla-boat-washes-ashore-in-egypt-with-gaza-aid/): A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt
- [What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/whats-inside-the-kaaba-and-what-covers-it-the-story-of-the-kiswah/): At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
- [Behind Tulsi Gabbard’s Exit: How Trump’s Spy Chief Was Slowly Pushed To The Margins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/behind-tulsi-gabbards-exit-how-trumps-spy-chief-was-slowly-pushed-to-the-margins/): Gabbard’s tenure was marked by growing tensions over Iran, clashes with intelligence establishment and an increasingly visible exclusion from Trump’s core decision-making circle.
- [Trump Plans To Create State Citizenship Lists To Determine Who Can Vote: Here's How It May Backfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-plans-to-create-state-citizenship-lists-to-determine-who-can-vote-heres-how-it-may-backfire/): Trump signed an executive order in March directing the Department of Homeland Security to prepare state-by-state citizenship lists to exclude ‘non-citizens’ from voting.
- [Iran Denies Imposing Hormuz Tolls, Calls Charges ‘Navigational Fees’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-denies-imposing-hormuz-tolls-calls-charges-navigational-fees/): Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has remained under pressure since tensions involving Iran escalated earlier this year.
- [Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/timelapse-shows-hajj-pilgrims-performing-tawaf-in-mecca/): Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
- [Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/why-the-spacex-ipo-is-the-talk-of-wall-street-and-beyond/): Elon Musk’s rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
- [How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/how-did-a-rare-strain-of-ebola-outrun-doctors/): How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
- [Can A Doctor Perform Surgery From Another Country? Hyderabad Just Saw It Happen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/can-a-doctor-perform-surgery-from-another-country-hyderabad-just-saw-it-happen/): A Hyderabad surgeon remotely operated on a patient in India while sitting over 4,000 km away in Wuhan, marking a major milestone in robotic healthcare
- [Who Was Welles Crowther? Trump To Award Top Civilian Honour To 9/11 Hero Who Died Saving 18 People](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/who-was-welles-crowther-trump-to-award-top-civilian-honour-to-9-11-hero-who-died-saving-18-people/): Donald Trump announces Welles Remy Crowther, the Man in the Red Bandana who died rescuing people on 9 11, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- [Pakistan Plans Special Force To Protect Chinese Workers Of Water Projects: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/pakistan-plans-special-force-to-protect-chinese-workers-of-water-projects-all-you-need-to-know/): The initiative is being codified under “The WAPDA Security Force Bill, 2026”, which was introduced in National Assembly by Federal Minister for Water Resources Wattoo
- [China Tells India To Stay Away From Dalai Lama Succession: ‘No External Interference’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/china-tells-india-to-stay-away-from-dalai-lama-succession-no-external-interference/): Last year, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi described the succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader as a “thorn” in India-China relations.
- [Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/gaza-flotilla-activists-return-to-australia-describing-abuse/): Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.
- [Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/rubio-says-us-will-find-another-way-if-iran-talks-fail/): US secretary of state says a ‘pretty solid’ deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-war-day-87-trump-says-us-not-in-rush-to-sign-deal-dashing-optimism/): Iranian media are reporting that a deal may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.
- [Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/mercedes-teen-antonelli-wins-canadian-gp-for-fourth-straight-f1-victory/): Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
- [Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/singapores-economy-beats-expectations-as-govt-warns-of-iran-war-fallout/): GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
- [Rubio: ‘Trump’s not going to make a bad deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/rubio-trumps-not-going-to-make-a-bad-deal/): Rubio: ‘Trump’s not going to make a bad deal’
- [‘Never Came Up’: Rubio Says India Did Not Raise Pakistan’s Iran Mediation Role During Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/never-came-up-rubio-says-india-did-not-raise-pakistans-iran-mediation-role-during-talks/): The US Secretary underlined that India’s concerns with Pakistan stem from a separate set of issues. “I mean, their issue with Pakistan is different,” he added.
- [US State Secretary Marco Rubio Visits Taj Mahal With Wife Jeanette, Envoy Gor Also Present | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/us-state-secretary-marco-rubio-visits-taj-mahal-with-wife-jeanette-envoy-gor-also-present-watch/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also posed for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal during the visit.
- [Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/venezuelan-prisoners-stage-rooftop-protest-over-alleged-abuse-and-shootings/): Inmates in Venezuela’s western Barinas prison staged a protest over alleged abuse.
- [Guardiola delivers emotional farewell as Manchester City manager](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/guardiola-delivers-emotional-farewell-as-manchester-city-manager/): Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the memories built during his decade at the club
- [Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA Playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/wembanyama-scores-33-as-spurs-rip-thunder-to-level-nba-playoffs/): NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.
- [Trump's Republican Allies In Senate Cast Doubt On Possible Iran Peace Deal: 'Doesn't Make Sense'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trumps-republican-allies-in-senate-cast-doubt-on-possible-iran-peace-deal-doesnt-make-sense/): Trump defended his administration’s approach to peace talks with Iran, saying only “losers” were being critical about something they did not know about.
- [Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran Supreme Leader ‘Holed Up’ In Secret Location, Communicating Through Couriers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-iran-supreme-leader-holed-up-in-secret-location-communicating-through-couriers/): Iranian Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be hiding in an undisclosed location with very limited access to the outside world.
- ['Losers Who Know Nothing': Trump Hits Back At Critics Over Iran Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/losers-who-know-nothing-trump-hits-back-at-critics-over-iran-peace-deal/): Trump said any agreement with Iran would be “good and proper” and hit back at critics, calling them “losers” who did not know anything about the diplomatic proceedings.
- [Terrifying Video Shows Plane Tearing Through Paraglider’s Canopy Mid-Air In Austrian Alps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/terrifying-video-shows-plane-tearing-through-paragliders-canopy-mid-air-in-austrian-alps/): With her main canopy badly damaged, she managed to activate her reserve parachute while falling, helping her land safely despite the terrifying ordeal.
- [Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/mexico-city-paints-record-breaking-football-mural-ahead-of-world-cup/): Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- [Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/africa-day-2026-has-the-continent-achieved-true-liberation/): Africa Day 2026 spotlights power, debt and digital control as Africans redefine sovereignty.
- [Big Boost To IAF: India Moves To Buy More 114 Rafale Jets From France, 90 To Be Built Locally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/big-boost-to-iaf-india-moves-to-buy-more-114-rafale-jets-from-france-90-to-be-built-locally/): India finalises Letter of Request to buy 114 Rafale jets from France, aims to sign deal by year end, most to be built in India, boosting IAF strength and indigenous integration
- [Marco Rubio India Visit LIVE: US State Secretary Heads To Agra, Jaipur After High-Level Talks In Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/marco-rubio-india-visit-live-us-state-secretary-heads-to-agra-jaipur-after-high-level-talks-in-delhi/): The top aide to US President Donald Trump is expected to return to Delhi for the crucial Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting before wrapping up his India tour on May 26, 2026.
- [Trump Claims Progress On Iran Peace Deal. The Real Battle Is Over These Five Issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-claims-progress-on-iran-peace-deal-the-real-battle-is-over-these-five-issues/): Trump’s push for a US-Iran deal is facing resistance not only from Tehran on key issues, but also from Republican hawks warning against major concessions.
- [Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/building-collapse-in-philippines-leaves-3-dead-17-missing/): Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
- [Russia invites media to view deadly strike on college in Luhansk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/russia-invites-media-to-view-deadly-strike-on-college-in-luhansk/): Russia provided a rare look at damage caused by a Ukrainian strike on a college in occupied Luhansk
- [‘Won’t Rush’: Trump Hits Brakes On Iran Peace Talks A Day After Deal ‘Largely Negotiated’ Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/wont-rush-trump-hits-brakes-on-iran-peace-talks-a-day-after-deal-largely-negotiated-claim/): Despite President Donald Trump announcing that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” the White House has said that the deal could take days to finalise.
- [Iran US Israel War News Live: Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Blockade Will Continue Until Iran Deal Is Signed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-will-continue-until-iran-deal-is-signed/): Iran-US War Ceasefire News Latest Updates Today: US President Donald Trump said Washington would not rush into a deal with Iran.
- [US Green Card Rules Trigger Concern Among Indian Students, H-1B Workers Weighing Other Options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/us-green-card-rules-trigger-concern-among-indian-students-h-1b-workers-weighing-other-options/): A new Trump administration immigration policy requiring many Green Card applicants to apply from their home countries is likely to impact Indian students and professionals.
- [Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/oil-prices-fall-amid-mixed-signals-on-us-iran-peace-deal/): Japan’s stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
- [‘Era In Which A Terrorist Group Held Nation Hostage’: Marco Rubio Backs Lebanon, Warns Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/era-in-which-a-terrorist-group-held-nation-hostage-marco-rubio-backs-lebanon-warns-hezbollah/): Calling the actions a deliberate attempt to destabilise the country, Rubio said Hezbollah was trying to maintain its influence ‘at the expense of the future of Lebanese people’.
- [Trump Urges Middle East Leaders To Back Abraham Accords On Emerging US-Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-urges-middle-east-leaders-to-back-abraham-accords-on-emerging-us-iran-deal/): Donald Trump urged several Middle Eastern leaders to back the emerging US-Iran deal and pushed countries outside the Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel.
- [Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/syria-holds-legislative-elections-in-former-kurdish-controlled-areas/): Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.
- [LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/live-trump-says-iran-deal-not-fully-negotiated-yet/): US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be ‘good and proper’ as mediation efforts continue.
- [Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/inside-a-beirut-barbershop-shaped-by-war-and-crisis/): For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
- [Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/cuba-thanks-china-for-rice-shipment-amid-worsening-humanitarian-conditions/): The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
- [Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/ecuadors-noboa-pledges-to-extradite-criminals-in-state-of-the-union-speech/): The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
- [Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/pakistans-eid-livestock-traders-losing-as-war-on-iran-pushes-up-prices/): Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.
- [After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/after-san-diego-shooting-muslim-americans-aim-to-turn-grief-into-action/): More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
- [‘Trump needs a deal, no matter how bad it is’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/trump-needs-a-deal-no-matter-how-bad-it-is/): Harlan Ullman argues that US President Donald Trump is chasing any Iran deal to relieve mounting pressure at home.
- [Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/senegal-parliament-speaker-steps-down-as-political-crisis-worsens/): The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
- [Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon amid fresh evacuation orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/israeli-strikes-kill-six-in-southern-lebanon-amid-fresh-evacuation-orders/): Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon are expanding despite supposed ceasefire.
- [How will Iran war fallout impact upcoming US elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/how-will-iran-war-fallout-impact-upcoming-us-elections/): Trump purges Republican critics, but are the prospects for his party in upcoming elections heading up or down?
- [Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/ebola-spreads-in-the-drc-as-authorities-struggle-to-contain-outbreak/): The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.
- [Indian-Origin Driver Killed In New Zealand Highway Crash, Family Left Devastated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/indian-origin-driver-killed-in-new-zealand-highway-crash-family-left-devastated/): Indian-origin driver, Ramandeep Dhillon, dies in a crash on Te Puke Highway in New Zealand, leaving behind his wife, Veerpal Kaur, and 18-month-old daughter.
- [Fatou Bensouda on Israeli threats against her and the ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/fatou-bensouda-on-israeli-threats-against-her-and-the-icc/): The court’s former chief prosecutor says justice is being sacrificed to political interests.
- [Zelenskyy speaks to Al Jazeera at site of major Russian attacks in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/zelenskyy-speaks-to-al-jazeera-at-site-of-major-russian-attacks-in-kyiv/): Russia has launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv since the war began, firing hundreds of drones and missiles.
- [Here's Why Marco Rubio Said He Won't Perform At Delhi Event On America's 250th Anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/heres-why-marco-rubio-said-he-wont-perform-at-delhi-event-on-americas-250th-anniversary/): Rubio, who holds multiple key positions like Secretary of State, made headlines after he hit the DJ booth at a family wedding earlier this month.
- ['We Had Migration Crisis, Not Because Of India': Rubio On US Immigration Changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/we-had-migration-crisis-not-because-of-india-rubio-on-us-immigration-changes/): Rubio rejected the idea that the policy shift was targeted. He said immigration reforms were being applied globally and were not aimed at any single country.
- [West Ham go down as Salah and Guardiola make emotional Premier League exits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/west-ham-go-down-as-salah-and-guardiola-make-emotional-premier-league-exits/): Tottenham secure Premier League survival with 1-0 win over Everton as West Ham’s 14-year stay in top division ends.
- [Turkish Riot Police Fire Tear Gas, Force Ousted Opposition Leadership Out Of Headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/turkish-riot-police-fire-tear-gas-force-ousted-opposition-leadership-out-of-headquarters/): Turkish riot police storm CHP headquarters in Ankara, firing tear gas to evict ousted leadership after a court annulled Ozgur Ozel’s 2023 election.
- [Iran recounts historic battles in response to Trump’s talk of agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-recounts-historic-battles-in-response-to-trumps-talk-of-agreement/): Iran cites battles from history in response to Trump’s latest comments on an imminent deal between the US and Iran.
- [China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/chinas-shenzhou-23-astronauts-blast-off-on-space-station-mission/): China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission.
- [Turkish police storm main opposition CHP’s party headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/turkish-police-storm-main-opposition-chps-party-headquarters/): Violence erupted after Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara.
- [Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/iran-team-trains-through-world-cup-uncertainty/): Al Jazeera exclusive footage follows Iran’s national football team as they train for the World Cup in Turkiye.
- [What is Oreshnik, Russia's Nuclear-Capable Missile Used On Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/what-is-oreshnik-russias-nuclear-capable-missile-used-on-ukraine/): Russia confirms using nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile in a major strike on Ukraine, killing four, EU’s Kaja Kallas condemns it as reckless nuclear brinkmanship.
- [Indian National Arrested By ICE In Los Angeles Over Criminal Record, May Face Deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/indian-national-arrested-by-ice-in-los-angeles-over-criminal-record-may-face-deportation/): ICE arrests Indian national in Los Angeles over alleged theft and vandalism, he is in detention facing possible deportation.
- [Trump Heads For Fourth Medical Visit, Faces Fresh Health Scrutiny Ahead Of 80th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/24/trump-heads-for-fourth-medical-visit-faces-fresh-health-scrutiny-ahead-of-80th-birthday/): The White House said the visit would include annual dental and medical check-ups, but offered few additional details.
- [Minorities at World Cup fear ICE threat and how US immigration is enforced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/minorities-at-world-cup-fear-ice-threat-and-how-us-immigration-is-enforced/): Fear of ICE threat concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts, where one of their biggest diasporas resides.
- [Israeli attacks on eastern Lebanon village kill at least 12 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/israeli-attacks-on-eastern-lebanon-village-kill-at-least-12-people/): Attacks hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late Monday as Israel intensified its assault across Lebanon.
- [Libyan forces detain Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/libyan-forces-detain-gaza-land-convoy-activists-at-sirte-checkpoint/): Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar have detained members of a land convoy trying to bring aid to Gaza.
- [‘United’ Spain first as Barcelona top absent Real Madrid in World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/united-spain-first-as-barcelona-top-absent-real-madrid-in-world-cup-squad/): Real’s absence from Spain’s World Cup squad, while Barca dominate picks, explained by coach as ‘united nation’ first.
- [Airstrikes Amid Peace Talks: The Bizarre Reason The US Is Bombing Iran While Shaking Hands Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/airstrikes-amid-peace-talks-the-bizarre-reason-the-us-is-bombing-iran-while-shaking-hands-explained/): While diplomats meet in cities like Doha, the US military maintains it must actively neutralise imminent, active threats. News18 explains
- [AI Cost Crunch: Microsoft Cutting Claude Code Access, Redirecting Engineers To GitHub Copilot CLI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/ai-cost-crunch-microsoft-cutting-claude-code-access-redirecting-engineers-to-github-copilot-cli/): The core catalyst behind the reported rollback is the volatile pricing structure inherent to agentic AI workflows
- [Putin Offers Up To Rs 1.34 Crore Debt Waiver For New Ukraine War Recruits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/putin-offers-up-to-rs-1-34-crore-debt-waiver-for-new-ukraine-war-recruits/): The decree, signed on Monday and published by the Kremlin, applies to Russians who signed military contracts after May 1 this year.
- [Spanish Fashion Empire Heir Denies Killing Billionaire Father, Says He Must ‘Demonstrate Innocence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/spanish-fashion-empire-heir-denies-killing-billionaire-father-says-he-must-demonstrate-innocence/): Mango founder Isak Andic died in a 2024 hiking fall, his son Jonathan denies homicide allegations, calls them “unjust”, and resigns as vice president to focus on his legal defense.
- [‘Datasets Are Backward-Looking’: Grand Theft Auto Maker’s CEO On Why AI Can’t Replace Creativity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/datasets-are-backward-looking-grand-theft-auto-makers-ceo-on-why-ai-cant-replace-creativity/): Strauss Zelnick said he is broadly supportive of tools that improve efficiency, describing himself as “all in on them”.
- [Car swept away by floodwater after bridge collapses in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/car-swept-away-by-floodwater-after-bridge-collapses-in-china/): Car swept away by floodwater after bridge collapses in China
- [‘I was actually depressed’: France tries to deport immigrant students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/i-was-actually-depressed-france-tries-to-deport-immigrant-students/): In an impoverished Parisian suburb, some young people are being ordered to leave when they graduate from high school.
- [Israel’s labour force transformed since October 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/israels-labour-force-transformed-since-october-7/): Israel’s labour force transformed since October 7
- [Muslims pray on Mount Arafat at high point of Hajj pilgrimage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/muslims-pray-on-mount-arafat-at-high-point-of-hajj-pilgrimage/): On the most spiritually significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims gather on Mount Arafat to pray.
- [The Mali crisis could have a dangerous spillover effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/the-mali-crisis-could-have-a-dangerous-spillover-effect/): The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.
- [Headache To Weakness: Full List Of Symptoms Flyers Must Now Declare As India Makes Ebola Screening Mandatory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/headache-to-weakness-full-list-of-symptoms-flyers-must-now-declare-as-india-makes-ebola-screening-mandatory/): India has mandated health screening for passengers from Uganda and DRC, requiring declaration of symptoms ranging from headache and fever to muscle weakness
- [QUAD Foreign Ministers Condemn Pahalgam, Bondi Beach Terror Attacks, Slam Cross-Border Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/quad-foreign-ministers-condemn-pahalgam-bondi-beach-terror-attacks-slam-cross-border-terrorism/): The Quad called for “decisive and sustained international efforts” against globally banned terrorists, terror groups, their affiliates, financiers and sponsors.
- [Four Killed, Several Injured After Train Crashes Into School Bus In Belgium's Buggenhout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/four-killed-several-injured-after-train-crashes-into-school-bus-in-belgiums-buggenhout/): Belgium Train Collision: Authorities said security camera footage indicated that the crossing barriers had lowered before the crash occurred.
- [Quad To Launch Fuel Security Forum As Energy Route Concerns Grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/quad-to-launch-fuel-security-forum-as-energy-route-concerns-grow/): Quad Foreign Ministers plan a Quad Fuel Security Forum, launch Indo-Pacific energy security initiative, reaffirm port infrastructure, and condemn terrorism including attacks.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Ben-Gvir’s abuse of flotilla detainees causes outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/palestine-weekly-wrap-ben-gvirs-abuse-of-flotilla-detainees-causes-outcry/): Israel’s president condemns settler violence as international outrage mounts over treatment of Gaza aid activists.
- [Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola at Man City manager’s farewell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/michael-jordan-pays-tribute-to-pep-guardiola-at-man-city-managers-farewell/): The NBA great was among several high-profile names who saluted Guardiola’s tenure after 10 years in charge at the club.
- [Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/anticipation-in-iran-as-talks-with-us-continue-amid-attacks-war-of-words/): The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.
- [Netanyahu Rushed To Hospital Amid West Asia Crisis: What Happened To Israel PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/netanyahu-rushed-to-hospital-amid-west-asia-crisis-what-happened-to-israel-pm/): Netanyahu’s health has increasingly become a subject of political debate following several incidents where information about his medical condition was disclosed late or partially.
- [‘No Facilities, Burnt Food, Broken ACs’: Pakistani Pilgrims Expose Haj Mismanagement | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/no-facilities-burnt-food-broken-acs-pakistani-pilgrims-expose-haj-mismanagement-exclusive/): The charges have triggered widespread anger on Pakistani social media, where videos and testimonies from pilgrims accusing the government of negligence have circulated extensively
- [Iran Claims It Shot Down US MQ-9 Drone Amid Fresh Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-claims-it-shot-down-us-mq-9-drone-amid-fresh-tensions/): The IRGC said its air defence systems targeted an MQ-9 drone, an RQ-4 surveillance drone and an F-35 fighter jet after detecting what it described as “hostile aircraft.”
- [Iran Trolls Rubio Over Taj Mahal Photo-Op With Persian History Remark: ‘If He Knew…’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-trolls-rubio-over-taj-mahal-photo-op-with-persian-history-remark-if-he-knew/): Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad said that if Rubio “knew the history or architecture, he wouldn’t have posed for a picture here.”
- [Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue ahead of Argentina camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/miami-says-messi-diagnosed-with-hamstring-fatigue-ahead-of-argentina-camp/): Messi’s return to physical activity will “depend on his clinical and functional progress”, according to Inter Miami.
- [US strikes Iran again: What we know, and is the ceasefire over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-strikes-iran-again-what-we-know-and-is-the-ceasefire-over/): Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.
- [Bodies with names: Inside Gaza’s cemetery of the missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/bodies-with-names-inside-gazas-cemetery-of-the-missing/): Gaza’s cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel’s war as families search for disappeared relatives.
- [Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/philippines-ends-rescue-efforts-for-16-missing-after-building-collapse/): Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.
- [ICE agents use pepper spray on protesters outside detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/ice-agents-use-pepper-spray-on-protesters-outside-detention-centre/): Dozens of ICE agents clashed with protesters using pepper spray to disperse crowds outside a detention centre.
- ['Gulf No Longer Shield For US Bases': Mojtaba Khamenei's Message As Iran Peace Talks Hang In Balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/gulf-no-longer-shield-for-us-bases-mojtaba-khameneis-message-as-iran-peace-talks-hang-in-balance/): Mojtaba Khamenei warned that Gulf nations would no longer act as a “shield” for American military bases, saying the US was losing influence in the region.
- [China Backs Pakistan On Kashmir Again As Strategic Ties Deepen During Shehbaz Visit | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/china-backs-pakistan-on-kashmir-again-as-strategic-ties-deepen-during-shehbaz-visit-exclusive/): Top Indian intel sources said the repeated references to Kashmir under older UN resolutions “selectively ignore ground realities” after India’s abrogation of Article 370 in 2019
- [Why Pakistanis Will Need New Passports If The Country Signs Abraham Accords As Per Trump’s Wish](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/why-pakistanis-will-need-new-passports-if-the-country-signs-abraham-accords-as-per-trumps-wish/): What is Abraham Accords? Why does Trump want Pakistan to sign it? How has Pakistan responded? Why will it change the passport? News18 explains
- [‘Come back, my son’: Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/come-back-my-son-indian-exam-leak-leaves-trail-of-death-despair-anger/): More than 2 million aspiring doctors took India’s NEET examination. But the test was compromised and cancelled.
- [As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/as-trump-woos-china-the-quad-grouping-drifts-towards-irrelevance/): As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
- [Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/rubio-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-open-one-way-or-the-other/): Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’
- [Knicks reach NBA finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/knicks-reach-nba-finals-after-defeating-cavaliers-in-game-4/): New York Knicks are heading to the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers.
- [Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin Hajj Amid Iran Tensions, Saudi Arabia Deploys Air Defence Near Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/over-1-5-million-pilgrims-begin-hajj-amid-iran-tensions-saudi-arabia-deploys-air-defence-near-mecca/): More than 1.5 million Muslims have gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage amid ongoing Middle East tensions linked to the Iran conflict.
- [‘One Way Or The Other’: Marco Rubio Says Strait Of Hormuz Has To Be Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/one-way-or-the-other-marco-rubio-says-strait-of-hormuz-has-to-be-open/): Marco Rubio said that no country, including Russia and China, support Iran’s idea of charging ships money to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump Wants More Muslim Nations To Join Abraham Accords But Pakistan Just Said No. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/trump-wants-more-muslim-nations-to-join-abraham-accords-but-pakistan-just-said-no-heres-why/): Under the accords, countries agreed to formally recognise Israel, establish diplomatic ties, open embassies, expand trade & cooperate on technology, tourism, security & investment
- [Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/rubio-says-iran-deal-could-take-days-after-us-forces-launch-new-attacks/): US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as Iranian delegation in Qatar for talks on extending ceasefire.
- [Just Another Anti-China Platform? Why Trump's Return Has Changed The Quad Equation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/just-another-anti-china-platform-why-trumps-return-has-changed-the-quad-equation/): Right now, under Trump 2.0, the Quad’s biggest challenge may be that nobody is entirely sure which direction it is heading in
- [Iran FM Araghchi To Miss UNSC Meeting As US Denies Visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-fm-araghchi-to-miss-unsc-meeting-as-us-denies-visa/): The development comes amid ongoing back-channel talks between Iran and the United States, with Tehran accusing Washington of repeatedly changing its stance during negotiations.
- [Pakistani women in tent-pegging](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/pakistani-women-in-tent-pegging/): Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how Pakistani women are making strides in tent-pegging.
- [Iran war day 88: US attacks near Strait of Hormuz; talks under way in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-war-day-88-us-attacks-near-strait-of-hormuz-talks-under-way-in-qatar/): US forces carry out series of attacks in the country’s south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar.
- [On Cam: Indian-Origin Woman Shot Dead In US Store; Robbery Angle Suspected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/on-cam-indian-origin-woman-shot-dead-in-us-store-robbery-angle-suspected/): The deceased has been identified as Meghna Patel, originally from Jantral village in Bijapur area of Mehsana district.
- [US strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-strikes-southern-iran-in-self-defence-targeting-iranian-mine-boats/): The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats.
- [Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/starbucks-korean-sales-fall-after-backlash-to-tank-day-ad-campaign/): Coffee chain has seen ‘very significant’ drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.
- [Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Likely To Visit China For First Foreign Visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-likely-to-visit-china-for-first-foreign-visit/): Dhaka has maintained that the future of its relationship with India will depend significantly on renewing or finalising the Ganges water-sharing agreement
- [Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/netanyahu-vows-to-smite-hezbollah-with-overwhelming-force/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force.
- [Meet Purnima Shrestha: The First Woman To Climb Mount Everest Three Times In 13 Days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/meet-purnima-shrestha-the-first-woman-to-climb-mount-everest-three-times-in-13-days/): Nepali mountaineer Purnima Shrestha reflects on the day she climbed Mount Everest three times in one season and became the first woman to achieve it.
- [Trump Mentions Asim Munir, Snubs Shehbaz For Abraham Accords Outreach In Embarrassment For Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/trump-mentions-asim-munir-snubs-shehbaz-for-abraham-accords-outreach-in-embarrassment-for-pakistan/): Donald Trump’s public mention of Asim Munir, while omitting Shehbaz Sharif, during his Abraham Accords outreach has been viewed as a diplomatic embarrassment for Pakistan.
- [Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/cost-of-living-crisis-reshapes-eid-spending-in-nigeria/): High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
- [Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/istanbuls-bilgi-university-reopened-after-police-crackdown/): Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
- [Planning A Sri Lanka Trip? Indians Can Now Get Free 30-Day Visa On Arrival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/planning-a-sri-lanka-trip-indians-can-now-get-free-30-day-visa-on-arrival/): India continues to be Sri Lanka’s largest source market for inbound tourism arrivals. The latest announcement is expected to further strengthen tourism.
- [Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/hajj-pilgrims-arrive-near-mecca-ahead-of-arafah-day/): Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
- [US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-military-launches-strikes-on-southern-iran-amid-talks-in-qatar/): US Central Command announces ‘self-defence’ strikes as top Tehran’s negotiators gather in Qatar for peace talks.
- [US Hits Iran, Israel Strikes Hezbollah In Lebanon: Will Truce Talks Now Collapse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-hits-iran-israel-strikes-hezbollah-in-lebanon-will-truce-talks-now-collapse/): The second flashpoint emerged in Lebanon, where Israel sharply intensified strikes on Hezbollah positions in the south of the country.
- [Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/trump-renews-petition-for-white-house-ballroom-pointing-to-nearby-shooting/): The Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security.
- [Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-war-live-us-strikes-irans-south-tehran-officials-in-qatar-for-talks/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
- [Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/tensions-rise-in-bolivia-as-protesters-march-toward-presidential-palace/): Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
- [Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/canadas-mark-carney-calls-treatment-of-gaza-flotilla-activists-appalling/): The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.
- [Isolated Over Iran Strategy, JD Vance Signals Potential Retreat From 2028 Presidential Ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/isolated-over-iran-strategy-jd-vance-signals-potential-retreat-from-2028-presidential-ambitions/): Vance’s changing outlook is closely tied to the recent exit of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from the cabinet.
- ['Enriched Uranium To Be Destroyed': Trump Shares Big Breakthrough In US-Iran Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/enriched-uranium-to-be-destroyed-trump-shares-big-breakthrough-in-us-iran-talks/): Trump said the enriched uranium would either be immediately handed over to US to be transported and destroyed, or dismantled in coordination with Iran.
- [Iran US Israel War News Live: Explosions Heard Near Strait Of Hormuz; Major Breakthrough On Frozen Iranian Assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-explosions-heard-near-strait-of-hormuz-major-breakthrough-on-frozen-iranian-assets/): Iran US War Ceasefire News Latest Updates Today: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are in Doha.
- [Israel Strikes Lebanon After Netanyahu’s ‘Crush Hezbollah’ Order; Beirut Residents Seen Fleeing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/israel-strikes-lebanon-after-netanyahus-crush-hezbollah-order-beirut-residents-seen-fleeing/): Following Israel’s escalation warning, residents in Beirut’s southern suburbs — a stronghold of Hezbollah — were seen fleeing the area amid fears of wider strikes.
- [Explosions Heard In Iran’s Bandar Abbas Near Strait Of Hormuz As Truce Talks Continue In Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/explosions-heard-in-irans-bandar-abbas-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-truce-talks-continue-in-qatar/): The reports come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the broader West Asia conflict.
- [High-Stakes Talks Underway To End West Asia Conflict: What Do Iran, US And Israel Want?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/high-stakes-talks-underway-to-end-west-asia-conflict-what-do-iran-us-and-israel-want/): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Trump had agreed that “any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear threat entirely”.
- [US-Iran Deal Announcement Today? Qatar-Mediated Talks Lead To Breakthrough On Frozen Iranian Assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/us-iran-deal-announcement-today-qatar-mediated-talks-lead-to-breakthrough-on-frozen-iranian-assets/): Washington and Tehran have reached an understanding — mediated by Qatar — regarding Iran’s frozen overseas assets.
- [Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-pays-tribute-to-us-troops-killed-in-war-on-iran-on-memorial-day/): US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
- [Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/bolivias-president-cuts-salary-in-half-amid-protests/): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
- [Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/israel-to-intensify-lebanon-offensive-in-bid-to-crush-hezbollah/): PM Netanyahu said Israel will ‘intensify’ strikes, while the Israeli military said it was attacking the armed group.
- [Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/czech-police-detain-russian-priest-over-white-substance-find/): Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a ‘provocation’.
- [Massive Russian Offensive In Ukraine Coming? Moscow Sends ‘Vacate Kyiv’ Message To Foreigners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/massive-russian-offensive-in-ukraine-coming-moscow-sends-vacate-kyiv-message-to-foreigners/): Moscow warned that it plans to intensify strikes on the Ukrainian capital, including attacks targeting what it described as Kyiv’s “decision-making centres”.
- [Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/father-mourns-daughter-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis.
- [Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/kyivs-chornobyl-museum-devastated-in-overnight-russian-missile-attack/): Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.
- [THE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/the-kiswa-beyond-the-cloth/): Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.
- [Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/trump-dangles-normalisation-amid-pro-israel-criticism-of-possible-iran-deal/): US president says he is ‘mandatorily requesting’ that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
- [Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/ex-scottish-national-party-chief-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-funds/): Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party’s finances.
- [Iran’s 87-Day Internet Blackout May End Soon: How Iranians Navigate Life Without WhatsApp, Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/irans-87-day-internet-blackout-may-end-soon-how-iranians-navigate-life-without-whatsapp-instagram/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly ordered the Ministry of Communications to restore international internet access to its pre-January status.
- [Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/bolivias-embattled-president-says-will-take-a-50-percent-salary-cut/): Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government’s ‘commitment’ to the country’.
- [In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/in-lebanon-everything-and-nothing-has-changed-since-2000/): A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.
- [Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/lebanon-marks-liberation-day-under-israeli-bombardment/): People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.
- [Ghalibaf, Araghchi Among Top Iranian Officials In Qatar For Talks On War, Frozen Funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/ghalibaf-araghchi-among-top-iranian-officials-in-qatar-for-talks-on-war-frozen-funds/): This marked the first senior Iranian visit to the region since the start of the war in West Asia.
- [Pakistan Rejects Trump’s Call To Join Abraham Accords: ‘Under No Compulsion To Adhere’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/pakistan-rejects-trumps-call-to-join-abraham-accords-under-no-compulsion-to-adhere/): Trump said he spoke on Saturday to leaders of those countries that have already signed the accords.
- [Europe Swelters Under Rare May ‘Heat Dome’ As UK, France Sizzle Amid Record Temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/europe-swelters-under-rare-may-heat-dome-as-uk-france-sizzle-amid-record-temperatures/): Europe faces an unusual May heatwave, with UK and France breaking records, heat linked to deaths, Spain and Italy issue warnings and restrictions, experts blame climate change.
- [Mexico steps in to host Iran’s World Cup team after US refusal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/mexico-steps-in-to-host-irans-world-cup-team-after-us-refusal/): Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.
- [Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/tunisian-court-hands-presidential-critic-sonia-dahmani-new-jail-term/): Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied’s crackdown on dissent intensifies.
- [Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/subdued-lebanon-liberation-day-celebrations-under-new-israeli-occupation/): Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
- [Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/israel-escalates-gaza-attacks-as-netanyahu-stalls-ceasefire-for-polls/): Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing “ceasefire” to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election
- [Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/mexico-says-it-will-host-iranian-team-during-2026-fifa-world-cup/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
- [Pope Leo Warns AI Fueling Warfare, Pushes For 'Humanity In Time Of AI'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/pope-leo-warns-ai-fueling-warfare-pushes-for-humanity-in-time-of-ai/): Pope Leo launches first encyclical, partners with Anthropic on AI, warns against AI control by a few and urges strict ethical limits on AI in warfare.
- [Canada Police Bust ISI-Backed Criminal Network Targeting South Asian Businessmen, 17 Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/canada-police-bust-isi-backed-criminal-network-targeting-south-asian-businessmen-17-arrested/): Security officials said these networks increasingly operate through a combination of ideological extremism and organised crime, including extortion, and arms trafficking.
- [Saudi Says No Israel Normalisation Without 'Irreversible' Palestinian State Path After Trump Call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/saudi-says-no-israel-normalisation-without-irreversible-palestinian-state-path-after-trump-call/): For Saudi Arabia, any move towards Israel carries major political and religious weight as the custodian of Islam’s two holiest sites, Mecca and Medina.
- [Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/rescuers-search-for-survivors-after-hotel-collapse-in-philippines/): Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
- [Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/pope-says-ai-must-be-disarmed-to-prevent-domination-exclusion-and-death/): In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
- [How technology is shaping Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/how-technology-is-shaping-hajj/): With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- [Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/over-1-5-million-pilgrims-begin-hajj-amid-regional-tensions/): The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
- [Marco Rubio’s India Visit Signals Major Push in US-India Strategic & Economic Ties? | Brass Tacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/marco-rubios-india-visit-signals-major-push-in-us-india-strategic-economic-ties-brass-tacks/): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-India relations, emphasizing economic ties and strategic partnerships. Amidst trade tensions, both nations aim to strengthen cooperation on energy, security, and countering China’s influence. -tacksNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Big Boost To Delhi-DC Dosti | Will Rubio's Visit Narrow The Gap? | The Right Stand | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/25/big-boost-to-delhi-dc-dosti-will-rubios-visit-narrow-the-gap-the-right-stand-news18/): A fresh geopolitical reset is underway between India and the U.S., highlighted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit. While ties strengthen under Modi, skepticism remains about Trump’s commitment, as both nations navigate complex interests amid regional challenges. n18oc_indian18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
- [Video: Muslims around the world attend Eid prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/video-muslims-around-the-world-attend-eid-prayers/): Millions of Muslims all around the world have united in prayers on the first day of Eid al-Adha.
- [Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/aerial-video-shows-ruptured-chemical-tank-in-washington/): Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington
- [DRC flight suspension and Uganda border curbs isolate Ebola-hit Bunia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/drc-flight-suspension-and-uganda-border-curbs-isolate-ebola-hit-bunia/): Bunia faces isolation amid Ebola outbreak fears, with airspace closure and Ugandan border curbs adding economic strain.
- [Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/pope-appeals-for-gaza-aid-after-being-asked-about-flotilla-activists/): Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
- [Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/gilgeous-alexander-thunder-outlast-spurs-to-reach-brink-of-nba-finals/): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a return to the finals after Game 5 victory.
- [Packers’ Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/packers-josh-jacobs-arrested-on-domestic-abuse-charges/): NFL star has been taken into custody on five charges, including felony strangulation, according to Wisconsin police.
- [Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-backed-paxton-topples-senator-cornyn-in-texas-primary/): Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary
- [Cruel Summer: Why Just 35°C Temperature Is Turning Deadly Across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/cruel-summer-why-just-35c-temperature-is-turning-deadly-across-europe/): France has reported at least seven heat-related deaths as temperatures crossed 35-36°C in several regions.
- [Iran war day 89: Lebanon strikes kill 31 as ceasefire tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/iran-war-day-89-lebanon-strikes-kill-31-as-ceasefire-tensions-rise/): Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon as attacks intensify and displacement orders spread.
- [How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/how-badly-is-europe-affected-by-fertiliser-shortages-due-to-the-iran-war/): EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
- [Taiwan’s economy is booming thanks to AI. Not everyone sees the benefits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/taiwans-economy-is-booming-thanks-to-ai-not-everyone-sees-the-benefits/): Taiwan is experiencing explosive GDP growth due to chip exports, but some Taiwanese feel left out.
- [China’s EV exports surge 40 percent in April](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/chinas-ev-exports-surge-40-percent-in-april/): Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
- [‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/naturally-scared-indias-muslims-denied-public-spaces-for-eid-prayers/): Asked to pray ‘in shifts’ and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets – Muslims denied visible celebrations.
- [‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/no-livestock-but-still-hope-palestinians-prepare-for-eid-al-adha-in-gaza/): Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
- [‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/deep-suspicion-of-us-lingers-as-iran-ponders-agreement-to-end-war/): Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.
- [Who Is Ken Paxton? Texas Attorney General Who Ousted Sen. John Cornyn In GOP Primary Runoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/who-is-ken-paxton-texas-attorney-general-who-ousted-sen-john-cornyn-in-gop-primary-runoff/): Paxton currently serves as the 51st Attorney General of Texas, a role he has held since January 2015.
- [Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/israel-intensifies-attacks-in-lebanon-killing-at-least-31-people/): At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.
- [Amid Negotiations, Iran Seeks Sanctions Relief Without Giving Trump A Diplomatic Triumph](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/amid-negotiations-iran-seeks-sanctions-relief-without-giving-trump-a-diplomatic-triumph/): Iran is pushing for sanctions relief and access to frozen funds while resisting major concessions on its nuclear programme, without allowing Trump to claim any credit.
- [Pakistan May Need To Come Up With A Whole New Passport If It Agrees To Join Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/pakistan-may-need-to-come-up-with-a-whole-new-passport-if-it-agrees-to-join-abraham-accords/): The development came as Washington and Tehran remain at loggerheads over key issues, including Iran’s uranium enrichment and its nuclear program, amid an already-fragile ceasefire
- [Tories Vow To Ditch Air Conditioning Ban On New Homes As Spring Heat Wave Breaks Records In UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/tories-vow-to-ditch-air-conditioning-ban-on-new-homes-as-spring-heat-wave-breaks-records-in-uk/): Conservatives vow to scrap 2021 rules limiting air conditioning in new UK homes amid record May heatwave, as debate grows over climate policy, housing overheating.
- [Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-backed-paxton-topples-senator-cornyn-in-texas-primary-run-off/): Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
- [White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/white-house-prepares-for-ufc-showdown-for-trumps-80th-birthday/): Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
- [One Killed, Nine Missing After Chemical Tank Implodes At Paper Mill In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/one-killed-nine-missing-after-chemical-tank-implodes-at-paper-mill-in-washington/): At least one worker was killed, and nine others were missing after a massive chemical tank imploded on Tuesday at a paper mill in Washington
- ['Caught Red-Handed': Ex-US Envoy Claims Iran Tried To Lay Mines In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/caught-red-handed-ex-us-envoy-claims-iran-tried-to-lay-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-ceasefire/): Nathan Sales says Iran was caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as US calls its strikes defensive, Iran warns of consequences, tensions rise despite ongoing ceasefire talks
- [India In Talks With Russia For More S-400 Missile Systems After Its Game-Changing Role In Op Sindoor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/india-in-talks-with-russia-for-more-s-400-missile-systems-after-its-game-changing-role-in-op-sindoor/): Moscow said S-400 system had “proved itself” during Operation Sindoor, leading India to consider expanding its inventory beyond the five regimental sets.
- [‘J&K, Ladakh Integral Part’: India Slams China-Pakistan Statement On Kashmir; Opposes CPEC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/jk-ladakh-integral-part-india-slams-china-pakistan-statement-on-kashmir-opposes-cpec/): India reiterated its opposition to the “so-called” China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects running through its territory.
- [From ‘Unconditional Surrender’ To ‘Very Productive Talks’: How Trump’s Remarks On US-Iran Keep Oscillating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/from-unconditional-surrender-to-very-productive-talks-how-trumps-remarks-on-us-iran-keep-oscillating/): Trump issues shifting threats and peace claims on the US-Iran war, markets and oil prices swing as ceasefire talks, naval blockade and strikes continue.
- [US Forces Fire At Drug Boat In Eastern Pacific. Moments Later, It Was Engulfed In Flames | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/us-forces-fire-at-drug-boat-in-eastern-pacific-moments-later-it-was-engulfed-in-flames-watch/): As shown in the video, the alleged drug boat was gliding across the sea just when, seconds later, the U.S. strikes hit and caused the vessel to burst into flames
- [Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/group-of-women-and-children-with-alleged-isil-ties-returns-to-australia/): Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
- ['Pakistan As Mediator More Than Problematic': US Senator Questions Islamabad On Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/pakistan-as-mediator-more-than-problematic-us-senator-questions-islamabad-on-abraham-accords/): Lindsey Graham questioned Pakistan’s neutrality in the US-Iran engagement, calling its role as a mediator “problematic” and citing Islamabad’s “animosity” towards Israel.
- [Trump Appoints Pam Bondi To White House AI panel A Month After Firing Her As Attorney General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-appoints-pam-bondi-to-white-house-ai-panel-a-month-after-firing-her-as-attorney-general/): Pam Bondi will now serve on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, known as PCAST.
- [Iran-US-Israel War News Live: Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill 31, Including Women And Children, In 24 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-lebanon-says-israeli-strikes-kill-31-including-women-and-children-in-24-hours/): Iran US War Ceasefire News Updates Today: The recent tensions in the region threatened the ceasefire that began on April 8
- [How decision-making happens in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/how-decision-making-happens-in-iran/): Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.
- [Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-meets-with-trump-amid-troubled-presidential-bid/): Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
- [Robert F Kennedy Jr. Grabs Two Snakes Bare-Handed, Appears To Get Bitten In Viral Clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/robert-f-kennedy-jr-grabs-two-snakes-bare-handed-appears-to-get-bitten-in-viral-clip/): The viral footage is the latest in series of unusual wildlife-related moments involving the Health Secretary, whose fascination with animals has repeatedly drawn public attention.
- [From Europe To India, What’s Driving The Record-Breaking Heatwaves Across Continents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/from-europe-to-india-whats-driving-the-record-breaking-heatwaves-across-continents/): The sudden spike in temperatures has already been linked to multiple deaths in France, including several drowning incidents as people sought relief from the heat in open water.
- [Iran war live: Israel kills 31 in Lebanon; Tehran blasts US truce violation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/iran-war-live-israel-kills-31-in-lebanon-tehran-blasts-us-truce-violation/): Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,213 people and injured 9,737 since March 2.
- [UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/un-chief-deeply-concerned-by-moscow-plan-for-kyiv-strikes/): UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.
- [From Warheads To Watts: How US Is Turning Cold War Plutonium Into AI-Era Nuclear Fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/from-warheads-to-watts-how-us-is-turning-cold-war-plutonium-into-ai-era-nuclear-fuel/): The US government has selected five companies for advanced negotiations to convert its vast stockpiles of Cold War-era weapons-grade plutonium into advanced nuclear reactor fuel
- [Trump, Netanyahu Hold Crucial Talks As US-Iran Negotiations Enter Critical Phase | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/trump-netanyahu-hold-crucial-talks-as-us-iran-negotiations-enter-critical-phase-top-points/): Tensions intensified over the past 48 hours after Iran accused the US of violating a fragile ceasefire in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan.
- [Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/is-the-viral-cockroach-janta-party-a-threat-to-modis-government/): Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.
- [Rare Earth Reset: India And US Forge Critical Minerals Pact To Counter China’s Clean Energy Chokehold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/rare-earth-reset-india-and-us-forge-critical-minerals-pact-to-counter-chinas-clean-energy-chokehold/): By hardcoding this bilateral compact, India and the United States have laid down a robust, future-proof blueprint for resource security
- [US Judge Caught Having Sex In Chambers With Police Officer During Work Hours By Staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-judge-caught-having-sex-in-chambers-with-police-officer-during-work-hours-by-staff/): The judge initially dismissed the allegations as “baseless.” However, a special investigative committee later found evidence of misconduct spanning nearly two years.
- [Chemical tank rupture kills multiple people in US state of Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/chemical-tank-rupture-kills-multiple-people-in-us-state-of-washington/): Several injured people have been transported to hospitals to be treated for chemical burns.
- [Who Is Mohammed Odeh? Hamas' New Military Chief Killed In Israeli Strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/who-is-mohammed-odeh-hamas-new-military-chief-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Odeh reportedly played a key role in intelligence gathering ahead of the October 7 attacks, including collecting information on Israeli military bases near the Gaza border.
- [Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/trump-led-push-to-redraw-congress-maps-faces-setbacks-in-southern-states/): State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.
- [US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-picks-potential-partners-for-using-cold-war-era-plutonium-as-fuel/): Trump gov’t plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
- [Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/climber-carries-kite-with-palestinian-childrens-dreams-to-everest-summit/): Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit
- [Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/four-people-killed-after-minibus-collides-with-train-in-belgium/): The minibus, carrying nine people, drove through closed crossing barriers during the morning rush hour.
- [Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/aftermath-of-deadly-israeli-strikes-in-southern-lebanon/): New videos show widespread destruction in Maarakeh following deadly Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.
- [Score Settled? Iran Downs MQ-9 Reaper - The Drone Used To Kill Qasem Soleimani In 2020](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/score-settled-iran-downs-mq-9-reaper-the-drone-used-to-kill-qasem-soleimani-in-2020/): Iranian authorities claimed their forces had shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone that allegedly entered Iranian airspace and had also fired upon a US F-35 fighter jet.
- [When Will Brent Oil Prices Return To Pre-West Asia War Levels? This Analyst Says It Could Take 6 Years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/when-will-brent-oil-prices-return-to-pre-west-asia-war-levels-this-analyst-says-it-could-take-6-years/): As per analysts, even if Washington and Tehran reach an agreement and maritime traffic resumes normally, the structural damage caused by the conflict could take years to reverse.
- [White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/white-house-proposes-ndas-for-all-us-federal-workers/): Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.
- [Children perform ‘mini Hajj’ in Gaza as Israel blocks pilgrims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/children-perform-mini-hajj-in-gaza-as-israel-blocks-pilgrims/): A Gaza City school taught children how to perform the entire Hajj, as Palestinians miss the pilgrimage for a third year.
- [Did Trump oversell a broken Iran ceasefire deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/did-trump-oversell-a-broken-iran-ceasefire-deal/): The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.
- [US Senate confirms veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/us-senate-confirms-veteran-naval-officer-frank-garcia-as-top-africa-envoy/): The Senate confirmation ends a long vacancy and signals a trade-focused shift in US policy towards Africa.
- [Nijjar Killing: Indian Envoy Says Canadian Agencies Investigating ‘Fantasy’ Allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/nijjar-killing-indian-envoy-says-canadian-agencies-investigating-fantasy-allegations/): Indian envoy Dinesh Patnaik strongly rejected accusations of Indian state involvement in criminal activities on Canadian soil.
- [Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/russia-slams-us-for-not-granting-visa-to-diplomat-for-un-meeting/): Moscow’s envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.
- ['Swaying More Than The Flags': Video Of Trump Wobbling At Memorial Day Event Sparks Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/swaying-more-than-the-flags-video-of-trump-wobbling-at-memorial-day-event-sparks-debate/): The video showed Trump rocking back and forth while standing alongside Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- ['Shame Changes Sides': Over 100 French Schools Under Investigation In Monstrous Child Abuse Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/shame-changes-sides-over-100-french-schools-under-investigation-in-monstrous-child-abuse-scandal/): Allegations include the rape of three-year-old toddlers in auxiliary school facilities like bathrooms and nap areas
- [Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/armenia-signs-strategic-partnership-deal-with-us-as-election-approaches/): PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.
- [Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/former-arsenal-midfielder-partey-named-in-ghana-squad-ahead-of-world-cup/): Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.
- ['Stopped Counting At 487 Men': French Woman Accuses Ex-Partner Of Torture, Rape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/stopped-counting-at-487-men-french-woman-accuses-ex-partner-of-torture-rape/): A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years after court hears harrowing testimony from ex-partner Laeticia R on years of abuse and forced prostitution.
- [‘Everything Checked Out Perfectly’: Trump On Routine Medical Exam Ahead Of 80th Birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/everything-checked-out-perfectly-trump-on-routine-medical-exam-ahead-of-80th-birthday/): Trump Health Update: The Walter Reed checkup marks Donald Trump’s fourth known interaction with medical specialists since returning to office last year.
- [Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/albert-manifold-ousted-as-bp-chair-over-governance-and-conduct-concerns/): BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold’s removal.
- [France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/frances-kouame-becomes-youngest-male-grand-slam-match-winner-in-17-years/): At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.
- [What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/what-has-pope-leo-warned-about-ai-and-why-thats-significant/): The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.
- [Lebanon latest: Netanyahu vows escalation against Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/lebanon-latest-netanyahu-vows-escalation-against-hezbollah/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
- [World Cup broadcast hopes boosted in India as Zee Entertainment enter talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/world-cup-broadcast-hopes-boosted-in-india-as-zee-entertainment-enter-talks/): Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.
- [Israel Expands Military Operations Beyond Lebanon's 'Yellow Line' As Hezbollah Conflict Escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/israel-expands-military-operations-beyond-lebanons-yellow-line-as-hezbollah-conflict-escalates/): Until now, Israeli troops have been operating inside the ‘Yellow Line’, but recent reports indicated that they had expanded operations to reduce drone threats.
- ['Am I Dreaming?' Iranians Celebrate Partial Internet Restoration After 88-Day Shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/am-i-dreaming-iranians-celebrate-partial-internet-restoration-after-88-day-shutdown/): For nearly three months, millions of Iranians were largely restricted to domestic websites and services hosted on the country’s internal intranet.
- [‘Death To US And Israel’: Mojtaba Khamenei's Defiant Hajj Message Urges Muslim Nations To Unite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/death-to-us-and-israel-mojtaba-khameneis-defiant-hajj-message-urges-muslim-nations-to-unite/): Mojtaba Khamenei urged Islamic countries to strengthen cooperation with Tehran and work collectively to address challenges facing the Islamic world.
- [Top 10 Countries That Obtain Maximum Green Cards In US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/top-10-countries-that-obtain-maximum-green-cards-in-us/): The new Green Card rule announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services stated that one may not be allowed to stay in the US before they receive their permanent residence.
- [Tehran labels US attacks ‘gross violation’, says it is prepared to respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/tehran-labels-us-attacks-gross-violation-says-it-is-prepared-to-respond/): The US says it struck boats and missile sites in Iran, shortly after both sides had indicated progress in peace talks.
- [European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/european-countries-and-eu-summon-russian-envoys-over-threats-on-kyiv/): EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an ‘unacceptable escalation’.
- [Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/scotland-fans-book-20-school-buses-for-games-at-inaccessible-us-world-cup/): As ticket prices soar to record levels, fans come to terms with overall cost of following their teams at World Cup.
- ['Won't Leave Aggression Unanswered': Iran Says US Violated Truce After Overnight Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/wont-leave-aggression-unanswered-iran-says-us-violated-truce-after-overnight-strikes/): US Central Command had said that its forces had struck missile sites in southern Iran and targeted boats it claimed were attempting to lay mines in the Gulf.
- [Pakistan Caves To Extremists, Halts Restoration Of Hindu, Sikh Street Names In Lahore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/pakistan-caves-to-extremists-halts-restoration-of-hindu-sikh-street-names-in-lahore/): Pakistan’s Punjab government halts Lahore Authority heritage renaming plan amid pressure from extremist elements, despite backing from Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz.
- [India, US strike critical minerals deal: What’s in it, why does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/india-us-strike-critical-minerals-deal-whats-in-it-why-does-it-matter/): Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.
- [Iran’s president praises military after US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/irans-president-praises-military-after-us-strikes/): President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s military capabilities after the US carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran
- [‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/leave-kyiv-why-russias-latest-ukraine-threat-is-a-major-escalation/): Russia and Ukraine have been at war since February 2022 and have not yet agreed on a peace deal.
- [Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/hajj-pilgrims-gather-at-mount-arafat-under-scorching-desert-sun/): Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.
- [Israel is no longer ‘shooting and crying’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/israel-is-no-longer-shooting-and-crying/): A settler society rewarded for its violence has stopped pretending to mourn it.
- [Iran Judiciary Suspends Panel Led By Pezeshkian Day After It Decides To Restore Internet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-judiciary-suspends-panel-led-by-pezeshkian-day-after-it-decides-to-restore-internet/): Iran first imposed sweeping internet restrictions during anti-government protests in early January. The shutdown was tightened again on February 28, when the war began.
- [How Iranian Hackers Disrupted Los Angeles Metro Network, Shared Video Of Cyberattack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/how-iranian-hackers-disrupted-los-angeles-metro-network-shared-video-of-cyberattack/): Israel-linked firm Gambit Security says pro-Iranian group Ababil of Minab hacked LACMTA in March, stealing 700 gigabytes of data and tying the attack to the Iranian state.
- [Wall Street Extends Gains On Optimism Over US-Iran Peace Talks, Hormuz Reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/wall-street-extends-gains-on-optimism-over-us-iran-peace-talks-hormuz-reopening/): The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% to 50,735.99, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6% to 7,516.44.
- [Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/israels-occupation-of-gaza-lebanon-syria-extends-beyond-what-maps-show/): Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
- [Al Jazeera speaks to Hajj pilgrims about their journey to Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/al-jazeera-speaks-to-hajj-pilgrims-about-their-journey-to-mecca/): Pilgrims gather on the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of Hajj, retracing the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon.
- [Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/norway-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-squad-list/): Led by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.
- [Why Pakistan Is Worried About Congo Fever Spreading During Eid-ul Azha?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/why-pakistan-is-worried-about-congo-fever-spreading-during-eid-ul-azha/): Pakistan tightens Eid-ul Azha livestock rules after FAO warns of rising Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever risk, urging strict hygiene and hospital readiness.
- [Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/senegal-lawmakers-elect-ousted-pm-sonko-as-new-parliament-speaker/): Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal’s legislative body.
- [French Open: Sabelenka storms to opening win against Bouzas Maneiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/french-open-sabelenka-storms-to-opening-win-against-bouzas-maneiro/): Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.
- [Protester confronts Canadian politician over ‘Gaza complicity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/protester-confronts-canadian-politician-over-gaza-complicity/): Protester confronts Canadian politician over ‘Gaza complicity’
- [French Open: Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in first round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/french-open-medvedev-shocked-by-wildcard-walton-in-first-round/): Former world number one Daniil Medvedev is stunned by Australia’s Adam Walton in the opening round at Roland Garros.
- [Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/report-warns-pro-palestine-protesters-face-legal-crackdown-what-to-know/): Campaigners warn the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry.
- [Iran Seeks $24 Billion Assets Release In US Deal, Pushes For $12 Billion In First Phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/iran-seeks-24-billion-assets-release-in-us-deal-pushes-for-12-billion-in-first-phase/): Tehran’s negotiators are seeking access to the funds under a proposed 14-point settlement framework with the US, which Iran says is being drawn up to end the war.
- [Unfreezing Of Iranian Funds Remains Main Sticking Point In US Talks, Iran State Media Says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/unfreezing-of-iranian-funds-remains-main-sticking-point-in-us-talks-iran-state-media-says/): A source familiar with the talks told Fars that no negotiations can take place unless Iran receives its frozen funds.
- [Race Against Time: What We Know About Ebola Vaccine Being Developed By Oxford And Serum Institute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/race-against-time-what-we-know-about-ebola-vaccine-being-developed-by-oxford-and-serum-institute/): Ebola Vaccine: Scientists from the University of Oxford said that early-stage vaccine development is moving quickly.
- [Pope Leo XIV Hints Future Debates On AI Will Involve Religion, Philosophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/pope-leo-xiv-hints-future-debates-on-ai-will-involve-religion-philosophy/): The Vatican has entered the AI debate with one of the Church’s most powerful teaching documents. Inside the Vatican’s message on AI.
- [French Open tennis: Monfils wants to emulate Ronaldo and LeBron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/26/french-open-tennis-monfils-wants-to-emulate-ronaldo-and-lebron/): Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland-Garros in defeat by fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston but pledges to play on.
- [Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-and-us-trade-attacks-after-trump-rejects-report-of-hormuz-agreement/): IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
- [Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/australia-charges-alleged-isil-linked-woman-after-return-from-syria/): Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
- [‘I Thought He Was Having A Stroke’: Jill Biden On Joe Biden’s 2024 Debate Performance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/i-thought-he-was-having-a-stroke-jill-biden-on-joe-bidens-2024-debate-performance/): Jill Biden says Joe Bidens faltering June 2024 debate against Donald Trump “scared her to death” and she feared that “he is having a stroke.”
- [White House Turns Into UFC Arena Ahead Of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations | PHOTOS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/white-house-turns-into-ufc-arena-ahead-of-americas-250th-anniversary-celebrations-photos/): The White House is set to host a historic UFC event on June 14, 2026, as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang To Join Beijing University Board, US Activist Calls It ‘Security Risk’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-to-join-beijing-university-board-us-activist-calls-it-security-risk/): Nvidia chief Jensen Huang will join Tsinghua University’s advisory board, a move that US activist has flagged as a national security risk amid US-China chip export tensions.
- ['A Privilege I Look Forward To': Anthony Albanese Says Australia To Host PM Modi Soon, Hails Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/a-privilege-i-look-forward-to-anthony-albanese-says-australia-to-host-pm-modi-soon-hails-bilateral-ties/): Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated how Australia and India remained connected through shared culture, education, and the international language of cricket
- [Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/ghana-welcomes-home-citizens-evacuated-from-south-africa/): The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
- [Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/ebola-outbreak-what-travel-restrictions-have-countries-imposed/): Canada, the Bahamas and the US are banning arrivals from affected countries to prevent the spread of the rare strain.
- [$7 Bn Pledged, $0 In Account: Trump's Board Of Peace Fund Empty, 4 Months After Its Big Bang Launch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/7-bn-pledged-0-in-account-trumps-board-of-peace-fund-empty-4-months-after-its-big-bang-launch/): Donald Trump’s Board of Peace fund for Gaza is empty, donations bypassed the World Bank to a JPMorgan account, projects stalled and legal status questioned
- [Brazil Approves 40-Hour, Five-Day Workweek In Major Labour Reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/brazil-approves-40-hour-five-day-workweek-in-major-labour-reform/): Brazil’s lower house backs Lula’s plan for a 40 hour five day workweek with no pay cuts, giving firms 14 months to adapt, the amendment now moves to the Senate
- [Iran Launches Retaliatory Strike On US Base After Attack Near Bandar Abbas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-launches-retaliatory-strike-on-us-base-after-attack-near-bandar-abbas/): Iranian Revolutionary Guards say they struck an American air base at 4:50 am in retaliation for US attacks near Bandar Abbas Airport.
- [DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Jean Carroll Who Accused Trump Of Sexual Abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/doj-launches-criminal-probe-into-jean-carroll-who-accused-trump-of-sexual-abuse/): Prosecutors are hinging the case on a 2022 deposition made by Carroll that she had received no outside funding for her lawsuit against Trump
- [‘Don’t Care About Midterms’: Trump Rejects Political Pressure To Seal Deal, Says Iran ‘Negotiating On Fumes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/dont-care-about-midterms-trump-rejects-political-pressure-to-seal-deal-says-iran-negotiating-on-fumes/): Trump said the upcoming midterm elections and rising gas prices, triggered by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have not added any pressure on him to seal a deal.
- [More Explosions, More Fighting: Why Bandar Abbas Has Become Ground Zero In US-Iran War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/more-explosions-more-fighting-why-bandar-abbas-has-become-ground-zero-in-us-iran-war/): Bandar Abbas sits on Iran’s southern coast, directly overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the centre of the US-Iran tensions.
- [How Ex-Cop Turned Chinese Dissident Pulled Off 30-Hour Sea Escape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/how-ex-cop-turned-chinese-dissident-pulled-off-30-hour-sea-escape/): Dong spent more than 30 hours at sea before reaching South Korean waters. The engine of his inflatable boat broke down as he approached the coast.
- [Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/aid-cuts-and-climate-change-drive-deadly-malaria-surge-in-zimbabwe/): A surge in malaria cases in Zimbabwe is exposing fragile health systems and growing treatment shortages in rural areas.
- [Google employee charged with insider trading over Polymarket bets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/google-employee-charged-with-insider-trading-over-polymarket-bets/): Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google’s most-searched list.
- ['Half A Million Dead': UK Intelligence Reveals Shocking Estimate Of Russian Military Fatalities In Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/half-a-million-dead-uk-intelligence-reveals-shocking-estimate-of-russian-military-fatalities-in-ukraine/): The sheer volume of estimated fatalities points to a systemic reliance on high-density infantry assaults, often referred to by military analysts as ‘meat grinder’ tactics
- ['Dangerous Precedent': How Trump Is Creating Future-Proof Legal Fortress For Allies & Himself](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/dangerous-precedent-how-trump-is-creating-future-proof-legal-fortress-for-allies-himself/): The anti-weaponisation fund initiative effectively insulates the executive branch and its core loyalists from both current scrutiny and future federal investigations
- [US Warships, Marines, Surveillance Assets Positioned Near Cuba As Trump Signals Possible Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-warships-marines-surveillance-assets-positioned-near-cuba-as-trump-signals-possible-action/): Pentagon has positioned warships, Marines and surveillance assets near Cuba, giving the US the capability to launch military action quickly if Donald Trump approves it.
- [Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/parisians-defy-swimming-ban-to-cool-off-as-record-heat-hits-europe/): Parisians cooled off in the city’s Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe.
- [Bolivia’s president warns ‘time is running out’ amid protest crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/bolivias-president-warns-time-is-running-out-amid-protest-crisis/): Bolivia’s president has warned protesters “time is running out” amid a weeks-long standoff.
- [Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/jill-biden-worried-husband-joe-was-having-a-stroke-during-2024-us-debate/): The former US first lady said she had never seen former President Joe Biden act the way he did on the 2024 debate stage.
- [Iran war live: Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-war-live-israel-orders-mass-forced-displacement-for-all-south-lebanon/): The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,269 people since March 2.
- [US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-returns-palestinian-rights-expert-francesca-albanese-to-sanctions-list/): Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.
- [Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/uganda-closes-border-with-drc-in-an-effort-to-contain-ebola-outbreak/): Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.
- [From Uranium To Hormuz Control, 5 Key Issues Preventing A Breakthrough In US-Iran Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/from-uranium-to-hormuz-control-5-key-issues-preventing-a-breakthrough-in-us-iran-negotiations/): In one of the most unexpected developments in the negotiations, Trump has tied progress on a US-Iran peace agreement to a broader expansion of the Abraham Accords.
- [US Hits Iranian Military Site Near Strait Of Hormuz In Second Strike In 48 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/us-hits-iranian-military-site-near-strait-of-hormuz-in-second-strike-in-48-hours/): The United States struck a military site in Iran near Bandar Abbas, targeting missile launch sites and vessels placing naval mines, aiming to protect US forces and shipping
- [Iran US Israel War News Live: Second US Strike In Iran In Two Days; Trump Says ‘No One’ Will Control Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/iran-us-israel-war-news-live-second-us-strike-in-iran-in-two-days-trump-says-no-one-will-control-hormuz/): Iran US War Ceasefire News Updates Today:
- [What Are Abraham Accords? 3 Reasons Why Trump Is Linking Them To Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/what-are-abraham-accords-3-reasons-why-trump-is-linking-them-to-iran-deal/): The Abraham Accords are a series of landmark, US-brokered bilateral treaties initiated during Trump’s first term in 2020.
- ['Trump Seeking A Way Out’: Iran Refuses To Budge On Uranium, Hormuz And Sanctions Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-seeking-a-way-out-iran-refuses-to-budge-on-uranium-hormuz-and-sanctions-relief/): Amid the standoff, Iranian military officials also issued fresh warnings against any new military action by the United States or Israel.
- [Private Probe, Independent Autopsy: How Suchir Balaji’s Parents Are Building Case Against Suicide Ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/private-probe-independent-autopsy-how-suchir-balajis-parents-are-building-case-against-suicide-ruling/): Balaji’s father, Balaji Ramamurthy, alleged that investigators did not initially disclose that the case involved a gunshot wound.
- ['Don't Care About Midterms': Trump Says Won't Rush Iran Peace Deal For Political Points As US Plays Hardball](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/dont-care-about-midterms-trump-says-wont-rush-iran-peace-deal-for-political-points-as-us-plays-hardball/): By explicitly decoupling the negotiations from the US electoral timeline, the White House is trying to neutralise any perception that Washington is vulnerable to stalling tactics
- [Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/ghana-welcomes-first-group-fleeing-south-african-anti-immigration-protests/): The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
- [Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-says-no-one-will-control-strait-of-hormuz/): Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control ⁠the Strait of ⁠Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.
- [Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/why-is-israel-ramping-up-attacks-in-lebanon-despite-a-ceasefire/): Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.
- [Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/former-assistant-to-tv-star-matthew-perry-sentenced-to-41-months-in-prison/): Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry’s death from drug ketamine.
- [Markets rally amid hopes of US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/markets-rally-amid-hopes-of-us-iran-deal/): Markets betting a deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and soothe the deep global economic uncertainty.
- [Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/floridas-alligator-alcatraz-migrant-detention-centre-to-close/): The US is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.
- [Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/israel-orders-evacuation-of-the-lebanese-city-of-tyre-amid-bombardment/): Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre
- [Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/can-the-us-and-india-repair-ties-over-trade-and-china/): Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
- [Trump appears to threaten Oman with bombing over Strait of Hormuz impasse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-appears-to-threaten-oman-with-bombing-over-strait-of-hormuz-impasse/): The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, ‘will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up’.
- [Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/alabama-pushes-us-supreme-court-to-approve-congressional-map-for-midterms/): Republicans have revived a push to implement a congressional map that was rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination.
- [Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced To 41 Months For Central Role In 'Friends' Actor's Ketamine Death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/matthew-perrys-assistant-sentenced-to-41-months-for-central-role-in-friends-actors-ketamine-death/): Matthew Perrys assistant Kenneth Iwamasa gets three years five months prison, probation and fine for supplying ketamine that led to the actors 2023 death
- [Canada chooses Swedish early warning planes rather than US model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/canada-chooses-swedish-early-warning-planes-rather-than-us-model/): Canadian Prime Minister Carney has said he wants to diversify from the US which has threatened to annex Canada.
- [Iran government sells subsidised meat for Eid al-Adha under blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/iran-government-sells-subsidised-meat-for-eid-al-adha-under-blockade/): Iranians are seeing the price of meat, and other basics, escalate due to the US blockade and sanctions.
- [EU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/eu-states-summon-russian-envoys-over-kyiv-threat/): Anger of EU states won’t help smooth the way for Brussels to mediate a ceasefire, an idea Putin now says he accepts.
- ['Get Out Of My Country': US Man’s Racist Confrontation With Indian Couple Captured On Cam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/get-out-of-my-country-us-mans-racist-confrontation-with-indian-couple-captured-on-cam/): Rubio, who was in India earlier this week, acknowledged concerns over racist incidents but stressed that the US remains a welcoming nation for immigrants from across the world.
- [Israel Tells Southern Lebanon Residents To Leave, Warns Of ‘Extreme Force’ Against Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/israel-tells-southern-lebanon-residents-to-leave-warns-of-extreme-force-against-hezbollah/): Israel warns southern Lebanon residents to leave as it intensifies operations, crossing the Litani River and striking over 100 Hezbollah targets amid ongoing war.
- [Bangladesh Govt Rescues Viral ‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo From Eid Sacrifice, Moves It To National Zoo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/bangladesh-govt-rescues-viral-donald-trump-buffalo-from-eid-sacrifice-moves-it-to-national-zoo/): Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.
- ['Will Have To Blow Them Up': Trump Threatens To Attack Oman Over Hormuz Control Plan With Iran ](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/will-have-to-blow-them-up-trump-threatens-to-attack-oman-over-hormuz-control-plan-with-iran/): Trump rejected reports of a proposed peace framework that would grant Tehran and Muscat shared oversight of the key maritime corridor.
- [FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/fifa-subpoenaed-by-new-york-new-jersey-in-world-cup-ticket-investigation/): US States react following increasing criticism of football’s global governing body for the pricing of 2026 World Cup.
- [Indonesian authorities crack down on controversial Papua documentary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/indonesian-authorities-crack-down-on-controversial-papua-documentary/): Indonesian authorities have shut down several screenings of a new documentary about alleged human rights abuses in Papua
- [US, Iran issue conflicting reports on deal as Trump says no sanction relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/us-iran-issue-conflicting-reports-on-deal-as-trump-says-no-sanction-relief/): US president says Iran can’t ‘out-wait’ him, suggesting that Washington is not satisfied with Tehran’s offers for deal.
- [Rescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/rescue-teams-find-five-of-seven-trapped-in-laos-cave/): Seven Lao ​nationals entered the cave in Xaisomboun province last week before a landslide blocked their ⁠exit.
- ['Negotiating On Fumes’: Trump Says Iran Has ‘No Choice’ But To Make Deal, Rules Out Sanctions Relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/negotiating-on-fumes-trump-says-iran-has-no-choice-but-to-make-deal-rules-out-sanctions-relief/): Donald Trump rules out sanctions relief for Iran, White House calls Iranian state TV report on a US-Iran draft framework and Gulf naval blockade a fabrication.
- [Will the AI race fuel another boom or another bubble?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/will-the-ai-race-fuel-another-boom-or-another-bubble/): AI giants are racing towards public listings as valuations soar.
- [Eid celebrations in Gaza overshadowed by Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/eid-celebrations-in-gaza-overshadowed-by-israeli-attacks/): Palestinians across Gaza marked Eid al-Adha prayers amongst rubble and destruction as Israeli attacks continued.
- [Trump Administration Plans To Send Americans Exposed To Ebola To Kenyan Facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-administration-plans-to-send-americans-exposed-to-ebola-to-kenyan-facility/): Instead of being flown back to US soil, infected US citizens are being evacuated to top-tier biocontainment facilities in Europe and specialised centers in the Czech Republic.
- [Pahalgam Mastermind Threatens To Destroy Pakistan If It Normalises Ties With Israel | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/pahalgam-mastermind-threatens-to-destroy-pakistan-if-it-normalises-ties-with-israel-watch/): Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy chief Saifullah Qasoori issued a strongly worded warning against any Muslim ruler or country accepting Israel.
- ['Facts Matter': White House Calls Report On US–Iran Framework Deal ‘Complete Fabrication’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/facts-matter-white-house-calls-report-on-us-iran-framework-deal-complete-fabrication/): US-Iran Peace Deal: Responding sharply, the White House dismissed the report in strong terms and urged the public not to believe it.
- [Mogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/mogadishu-gathers-for-eid-with-prayers-family-meals-and-outings/): Mogadishu has been tentatively emerging from the waves of violence that have rocked the city over recent decades.
- [Family mourn ‘Hamas leader’ killed in Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/family-mourn-hamas-leader-killed-in-israeli-attack/): A funeral has been held for Mohammed Odeh, believed to be the leader of Hamas’s military wing.
- [Canada To Buy Early Warning Planes From Swedish Saab, Not American Boeing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/canada-to-buy-early-warning-planes-from-swedish-saab-not-american-boeing/): Canada selects Saab GlobalEye early warning planes over Boeing, boosting Royal Canadian Air Force capabilities and supporting Canadian aerospace jobs.
- [Trump Aides To Visit India Monday For Talks On India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/trump-aides-to-visit-india-monday-for-talks-on-india-us-bilateral-trade-agreement/): Discussions during the upcoming visit will focus on finalising details of the interim agreement while also advancing negotiations under the broader trade pact.
- [Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/rescue-teams-celebrate-as-survivors-found-in-laos-cave/): Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave
- [What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/what-is-the-lobito-corridor-cited-by-us-africa-envoy-as-model-for-ties/): Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.
- [Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/bangladesh-seeks-imf-aid-how-badly-has-iran-war-hit-its-economy/): The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.
- [Why is Israel attacking Lebanon’s Nabatieh, the major southern city?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/why-is-israel-attacking-lebanons-nabatieh-the-major-southern-city/): Israel issued forced displacement for Lebanon’s southern city of Nabatieh on Tuesday. Why is it focused on this city?
- [Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/muslims-worldwide-celebrate-eid-al-adha-the-festival-of-sacrifice/): The sacred holiday coincides with Hajj, drawing over 1.7 million pilgrims seeking spiritual fulfilment in Saudi Arabia.
- [‘Back Within A Month’: Iran May Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Under Draft US Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/back-within-a-month-iran-may-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-under-draft-us-deal/): Iranian authorities stressed that the understanding remains unofficial and has not yet been finalised.
- [‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/eid-does-not-enter-tents-palestinians-in-gaza-face-grim-holiday/): Rising costs and displacement erase Eid traditions, leaving Gaza residents struggling with sorrow and economic hardship.
- [DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/drc-facing-catastrophic-collision-of-ebola-and-war-who-chief-warns/): ‘Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,’ said Tedros, the WHO chief.
- [Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/nigerias-eid-crisis-when-a-ram-becomes-a-luxury/): At a Nigerian sheep market, human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki says that rising prices make Eid difficult for families
- [The Baltics urgently need a de-escalation mechanism; Belarus can help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/the-baltics-urgently-need-a-de-escalation-mechanism-belarus-can-help/): Amid growing risk of spillover from the Ukraine war, the Baltic states could seek de-escalation channels through Minsk.
- [Who is Moise Kouame, the youngest French Open match winner since 1991?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/who-is-moise-kouame-the-youngest-french-open-match-winner-since-1991/): World no 318’s victory over Marin Cilic also made him the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam victory in 17 years.
- [‘Will Collaborate’: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez After Police Raid Party HQ Over Alleged Bribery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/will-collaborate-spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-after-police-raid-party-hq-over-alleged-bribery/): Spain’s anticorruption police raid Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Party HQ over alleged illegal financing, as probes widen to key allies and family members.
- [In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer’s grip on power slips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/in-britain-brexit-is-debated-again-as-starmers-grip-on-power-slips/): The PM is promising to strengthen EU ties at a time when the eurosceptic Reform party is on the rise.
- [The West only discovers property rights when the landowners are white](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/the-west-only-discovers-property-rights-when-the-landowners-are-white/): Zimbabwe is compensating European farmers. The original dispossession goes unrecognised.
- [Pochettino raises expectations as he reveals USMNT 2026 World Cup roster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/pochettino-raises-expectations-as-he-reveals-usmnt-2026-world-cup-roster/): Instead of playing down his side’s chances, Mauricio Pochettino implies that US can win the World Cup on home soil.
- [Spain police enter PM Sanchez’s Socialist Party HQ in corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/spain-police-enter-pm-sanchezs-socialist-party-hq-in-corruption-probe/): Spanish police enter governing party’s headquarters in Madrid as the corruption cases circle PM Sanchez’s government.
- [UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for US and Trump celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/ufc-fighting-cage-rises-on-white-house-lawn-for-us-and-trump-celebrations/): The UFC bout at the White House marks the 250th anniversary of the US and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
- [Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland As Global Wealth Haven As Super-Rich Move Nearly $3 Tn Offshore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/hong-kong-overtakes-switzerland-as-global-wealth-haven-as-super-rich-move-nearly-3-tn-offshore/): The report stated Switzerland’s diversification may be an advantage as it attracts clients from all regions while the Asian hubs are largely dependent on growth in China.
- [Cornered By CPEC Failures & Historic Low Morale, Pakistan's Asim Munir Blames Balochistan Attack On India | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/cornered-by-cpec-failures-historic-low-morale-pakistans-asim-munir-blames-balochistan-attack-on-india-exclusive/): Top intelligence sources said that Munir’s aggressive rhetoric is a direct smokescreen designed to mask severe administrative panic
- [US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/us-iran-have-launched-multiple-attacks-during-ceasefire-a-timeline/): Washington carried out new strikes on southern Iran, while Tehran downed a US drone and fired at a fighter jet.
- [Ex-champ Fury sets Dublin fight before ‘Battle of Britain’ against Joshua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/ex-champ-fury-sets-dublin-fight-before-battle-of-britain-against-joshua/): Tyson Fury returns to the ring after his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares for a rematch with Anthony Joshua.
- [Muslim pilgrims participate in stone-throwing ritual on third day of Hajj](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/muslim-pilgrims-participate-in-stone-throwing-ritual-on-third-day-of-hajj/): More than a million Muslim pilgrims are participating in the stone-throwing ritual on the third day of Hajj.
- [How Senegal became genuine World Cup 2026 contenders – at a cost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/how-senegal-became-genuine-world-cup-2026-contenders-at-a-cost/): The West African nation’s success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.
- [Messi’s GOAT statue in India to be removed over safety concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/messis-goat-statue-in-india-to-be-removed-over-safety-concerns/): Statue to honour World Cup winner Lionel Messi, unveiled during his GOAT tour of India, unstable on busy Kolkata road.
- [Next Six To Nine Months Could Be A Turning Point In War, Says Top Ukrainian Commander](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/next-six-to-nine-months-could-be-a-turning-point-in-war-says-top-ukrainian-commander/): Ukraine Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky says Russian Army is exhausted, and Ukraine has a critical six to nine month window to gain battlefield initiative.
- [Why Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Is In News Over Tulsi Gabbard’s Post: ‘That Is The Call To Service’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/why-zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-is-in-news-over-tulsi-gabbards-post-that-is-the-call-to-service/): Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu defended Tulsi Gabbard after she was criticised online for sharing a Bible verse despite publicly following Hinduism.
- [Byju Raveendran Gets 6 Months In Jail: Why It May Be The Sharpest Legal Blow Yet For Startup Founder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/byju-raveendran-gets-6-months-in-jail-why-it-may-be-the-sharpest-legal-blow-yet-for-startup-founder/): Why did a Singapore court sentence Byju Raveendran to 6 months in jail? The law, legal hurdles, and complications, News18 explains
- ['Yes, It’s Real’: AI Firm Hiring ‘Masturbation Consultants’ For Rs 1.9 Lakh A Month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/yes-its-real-ai-firm-hiring-masturbation-consultants-for-rs-1-9-lakh-a-month/): A US-based AI startup is offering Rs 1.9 lakh a month to people hired as “masturbation consultants” to test and review its new guided feature.
- [Sanctions fears as Krygyzstan shutters companies suspected of aiding Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/sanctions-fears-as-krygyzstan-shutters-companies-suspected-of-aiding-russia/): Crackdown on 50 firms is rooted in Bishkek’s own worries of being sanctioned, say analysts.
- [Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams headline US World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/christian-pulisic-tyler-adams-headline-us-world-cup-squad/): The 2026 US squad is evenly split between 13 World Cup ⁠debutants and 13 players who featured at Qatar 2022.
- [Hakimi leads nine returning Morocco players from Qatar 2022 at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/hakimi-leads-nine-returning-morocco-players-from-qatar-2022-at-world-cup/): Morocco draw heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe where majority of the 26 squad players selected were born.
- [Send Doctors, Don’t Bring Patients: How US Response To Ebola Outbreak Is Different From The Past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/send-doctors-dont-bring-patients-how-us-response-to-ebola-outbreak-is-different-from-the-past/): Ebola-affected Americans are now evacuated to closer European hospitals, while US agencies deploy epidemiologists to the outbreak’s epicentre, News18 explains
- [Israel claims head of Hamas military wing killed in Gaza strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/israel-claims-head-of-hamas-military-wing-killed-in-gaza-strike/): There was no immediate response from the Palestinian group after Israel claimed Mohammed Odeh killed.
- [Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/ken-paxton-wins-texas-primary-election-results-and-key-takeaways/): Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.
- [German police clash with Crystal Palace and Vallecano fans at Europa final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/27/german-police-clash-with-crystal-palace-and-vallecano-fans-at-europa-final/): German police called to two incidents of clashes between hundreds of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans in Leipzig.
- [Lebanon Latest: Mass evacuations as Israel expands attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/lebanon-latest-mass-evacuations-as-israel-expands-attacks/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
- [Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-on-launchpad/): The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
- [At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/at-least-three-dead-after-fire-destroys-dallas-apartment-complex/): A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.
- [Netanyahu Says India Has ‘Crazy Love’ For Israel, Praises Growing Bilateral Ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-says-india-has-crazy-love-for-israel-praises-growing-bilateral-ties/): The Israeli PM said India occupies a special place in Israel’s global outreach efforts, described the relationship between the two countries as unique and steadily growing.
- [Trump's Iran Dilemma: Two Reasons Why US President Is Dragging His Feet On Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/trumps-iran-dilemma-two-reasons-why-us-president-is-dragging-his-feet-on-peace-deal/): The ceasefire extension has exposed a deeper dilemma for Trump: how to pursue de-escalation with Iran without looking politically weak or surrendering strategic leverage
- [Massive Explosion Rocks Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket During Florida ‘Hotfire Test’ | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/massive-explosion-rocks-blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket-during-florida-hotfire-test-watch/): Despite the dramatic explosion, the company said no injuries were reported.
- [US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-treasury-secretary-confirms-plans-for-banknote-featuring-trumps-face/): Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
- [US, Iran Reach Tentative Deal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz, Extend Ceasefire; Trump Yet To Approve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-iran-reach-tentative-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-extend-ceasefire-trump-yet-to-approve/): US and Iran are moving closer to a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz shipping deal, but both Trump and Iran’s leadership are yet to approve the agreement.
- [On Cam: Explosion After Drone Hits Apartment Building In Romania’s Galați](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/on-cam-explosion-after-drone-hits-apartment-building-in-romanias-galati/): The two occupants of the apartment managed to evacuate on their own before rescue teams reached the scene.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US, Iran Extend Ceasefire For 60 Days After Latest Flare-Up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-us-iran-extend-ceasefire-for-60-days-after-latest-flare-up/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates Today: US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire 60 days, with Donald Trump yet to approve it
- ['Got Iranians To Talk About Their Nuclear Program': Scott Bessent Claims Bringing Iran To Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/got-iranians-to-talk-about-their-nuclear-program-scott-bessent-claims-bringing-iran-to-negotiations/): Scott Bessent said the Trump administration had achieved what “no other administration” could by getting Iran to discuss nuclear programme and potentially commit to not having one.
- ['MAGA Money': Will US Soon Get $250 Bill With Trump's Face?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/maga-money-will-us-soon-get-250-bill-with-trumps-face/): The mere consideration of the proposal has already triggered intense debate within Washington and across international financial markets
- [Iran war live: Tehran, Trump yet to comment on 60-day truce extension plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/iran-war-live-tehran-trump-yet-to-comment-on-60-day-truce-extension-plan/): Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam says ‘nothing can justify’ Israel’s military onslaught against ‘peaceful people’ in Lebanon.
- [US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-to-designate-two-brazilian-gangs-as-terrorist-organisations/): Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.
- ['We've Made A Lot Of Progress': JD Vance Shares Update On US-Iran Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/weve-made-a-lot-of-progress-jd-vance-shares-update-on-us-iran-negotiations/): US Vice President JD Vance says the US and Iran have made progress toward an MOU to end the conflict, but Trump has not signed, with disputes over enriched uranium remaining
- [Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/tense-protests-erupt-outside-delaney-hall-immigrant-detention-centre-in-us/): A hunger strike at the New Jersey facility has raised questions about conditions in US immigration detention centres.
- [Iran ambassador hits out at ‘country to the north’ in US World Cup visa row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/iran-ambassador-hits-out-at-country-to-the-north-in-us-world-cup-visa-row/): Iran’s football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on ‘equal terms’, Tehran’s envoy to Mexico says.
- [Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-orders-israeli-army-to-seize-70-percent-of-gaza/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of Gaza.
- [Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/colombias-first-left-wing-govt-has-reduced-poverty-but-has-pile-of-debt/): A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains. 
- [Ireland and Qatar halted twice by protests against upcoming Israel fixtures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/ireland-and-qatar-halted-twice-by-protests-against-upcoming-israel-fixtures/): Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.
- [Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/indians-celebrate-eid-al-adha-amid-prayer-restrictions/): Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions.
- [PSG vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League final – 10 things to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/psg-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league-final-10-things-to-know/): Al Jazeera runs you through this season’s UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
- [Why US, Iran Keep Attacking Each Other Despite Ceasefire? Timeline Of Strikes In 96 Hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/why-us-iran-keep-attacking-each-other-despite-ceasefire-timeline-of-strikes-in-96-hours/): The conflict witnessed a dramatic escalation after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting a US military base in Kuwait.
- [Iran Says American Aircraft Destroyed Near Bushehr, US Rejects Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-says-american-aircraft-destroyed-near-bushehr-us-rejects-claim/): The reported escalation came hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly launched attacks on four vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/europe-hit-by-record-breaking-heatwave/): European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
- [US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-judge-rejects-immediate-block-on-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order/): Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.
- [Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/defiant-lebanese-families-refuse-to-leave-tyre-after-homes-bombed/): Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered evac
- [Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/guatemala-denies-agreeing-to-us-strikes-against-drug-traffickers/): President Bernardo Arevalo’s government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.
- [US To Stop Iranian Airlines' Access To Landing Spots, Refueling And Ticket Sales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-to-stop-iranian-airlines-access-to-landing-spots-refueling-and-ticket-sales/): His latest statement came after the Treasury on Wednesday unveiled sanctions on Iran’s “Persian Gulf Strait Authority”.
- [Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/three-wounded-in-swiss-train-station-stabbing-labelled-act-of-terror/): Swiss authorities arrest suspect who had come to authorities’ attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.
- [Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/trump-administration-sues-states-for-denying-ice-agents-undercover-plates/): The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
- [EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/eu-sanctions-extremist-israeli-settlers-in-occupied-west-bank/): European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.
- [Demands grow for closure of US detention centre over inhumane conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/demands-grow-for-closure-of-us-detention-centre-over-inhumane-conditions/): A group of US lawmakers are joining protesters in demanding a controversial immigration detention centre be shut down.
- [Iran Fires Warning Missiles At 4 Vessels Attempting To Cross Strait Of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-fires-warning-missiles-at-4-vessels-attempting-to-cross-strait-of-hormuz/): Post Content
- [Israel’s Netanyahu directs army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/israels-netanyahu-directs-army-to-seize-70-percent-of-gaza-strip/): Israeli army has already expanded its control of Gaza by 11 percent over the ‘Yellow Line’, beyond terms of ‘ceasefire’.
- [What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/whats-behind-south-africas-anti-migrant-protests/): Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.
- [Uranium Disposal To Hormuz Access: Key Terms In Draft US-Iran Deal Awaiting Trump, Khamenei’s Nod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/uranium-disposal-to-hormuz-access-key-terms-in-draft-us-iran-deal-awaiting-trump-khameneis-nod/): The high-stakes deal is currently hanging in the balance, awaiting final approval from US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- [CNN sues Perplexity, alleging unlawful distribution of copyrighted content](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/cnn-sues-perplexity-alleging-unlawful-distribution-of-copyrighted-content/): Perplexity unlawfully copied thousands of CNN stories, videos and images to power its products, CNN said in its lawsuit.
- [US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-and-iran-reach-tentative-deal-for-60-day-truce-extension-officials-say/): The memorandum of understanding, which would enable further negotiations, still requires Donald Trump’s final approval.
- [US, Iran reach MoU on 60-day truce, Trump’s approval pending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-iran-reach-mou-on-60-day-truce-trumps-approval-pending/): US and Iranian negotiators have reached a memorandum of understanding on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension.
- [Rebuilding US weapons stockpile may ‘take years’ post-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/rebuilding-us-weapons-stockpile-may-take-years-post-iran-war/): Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report.
- [Trump Accounts: Who Is Eligible, How To Open One And What Benefits They Offer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/trump-accounts-who-is-eligible-how-to-open-one-and-what-benefits-they-offer/): US Treasury launches Trump Accounts under One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, giving eligible children $1000 in tax deferred index funds via a free app with added contributions.
- ['Won't Tolerate': US Warns Oman Against Supporting Iran’s Hormuz Toll Plan, Threatens Sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/wont-tolerate-us-warns-oman-against-supporting-irans-hormuz-toll-plan-threatens-sanctions/): US warns sanctions over any Iran tolls in Strait of Hormuz, targets Oman if it helps, as Trump vows no one will control Hormuz and Iran strikes back after US hits near Bandar Abbas
- [Why Trump Has Turned Against Key US Ally Oman Amid Iran Negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/why-trump-has-turned-against-key-us-ally-oman-amid-iran-negotiations/): Strait Of Hormuz, which serves as the primary artery for roughly 20% of global petroleum and LNG consumption, has remained entirely paralysed since the war began in February.
- [More Non-Iranian Ships Seen Crossing Strait Of Hormuz, Despite Tehran's Blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/more-non-iranian-ships-seen-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-despite-tehrans-blockade/): Non Iran linked tankers resume Strait of Hormuz transits as China, India, South Korea and Japan coordinate with Iran, while new US sanctions on PGSA heighten regional tensions.
- [Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/latvia-parliament-approves-new-govt-after-drone-dispute-toppled-coalition/): Latvia’s government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
- [UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/un-adds-israel-to-blacklist-for-conflict-related-sexual-violence/): Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.
- [How War Changed Eid in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/how-war-changed-eid-in-lebanon/): After nearly three years of war and displacement, Eid in Lebanon no longer feels like celebration for many families.
- [Ajit Doval Raises Pahalgam Terror Attack At Moscow Security Forum: ‘No Double Standards On Terrorism'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/ajit-doval-raises-pahalgam-terror-attack-at-moscow-security-forum-no-double-standards-on-terrorism/): Ajit Doval at a Moscow security forum raised the Pakistan backed Pahalgam terror attack, urged unified global action on terrorism.
- [How Times Change: Russia Signs Military Agreement With Taliban It Spent A Decade Fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/how-times-change-russia-signs-military-agreement-with-taliban-it-spent-a-decade-fighting/): Russia and Afghanistan sign a new military cooperation deal, deepening Kremlin ties with the Taliban and marking a historic shift in bilateral relations.
- [WHO chief heads to ‘hardest hit’ Ituri as DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/who-chief-heads-to-hardest-hit-ituri-as-drcs-17th-ebola-outbreak-spreads/): DRC battles Bundibugyo strain as confirmed cases rise to 121, with 17 deaths and 246 suspected fatalities reported.
- [Fire kills 16 students at Kenyan girls’ boarding school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/fire-kills-16-students-at-kenyan-girls-boarding-school/): At least 16 students were killed and dozens injured after a fire tore through the dormitory of a girls’ school in Kenya.
- [Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/hundreds-flee-india-crackdown-on-undocumented-migrants/): Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants
- [Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/smoke-rises-over-beirut-after-israeli-strike/): Footage shows smoke billowing over south Beirut following an Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital.
- [US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-inflation-surges-to-three-year-high-amid-tensions-with-iran/): Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.
- [US To Block Iranian Airlines From Landing, Refuelling And Selling Tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-to-block-iranian-airlines-from-landing-refuelling-and-selling-tickets/): The US announces new sanctions on Iran’s maritime authority, warns firms over PGSA tolls, and vows to cut Iranian airlines access to landing, refueling and ticket sales.
- [US, Iran Reach Deal To Extend Ceasefire, Trump's Final Approval Awaited: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-iran-reach-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-trumps-final-approval-awaited-report/): US and Iran agree on a 60-day ceasefire memorandum to maintain a truce and open nuclear talks, but the deal still awaits final approval from US President Donald Trump.
- [Yemen’s former leader Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi dies in exile at 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/yemens-former-leader-abd-rabbu-mansour-hadi-dies-in-exile-at-80/): Hadi was the internationally recognised president of Yemen who led a fractured government mostly from exile.
- [IOC chief Coventry stirs social media storm over athlete payment comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/ioc-chief-coventry-stirs-social-media-storm-over-athlete-payment-comments/): Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe’s former medallist for saying athletes should not be paid at the Games.
- [Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/neymar-set-to-miss-brazil-world-cup-opener-due-to-calf-injury/): Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World Cup friendlies.
- [US Treasury threatens Oman with sanctions over Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-treasury-threatens-oman-with-sanctions-over-hormuz-strait/): US official says Oman should know that Washington ‘will aggressively target’ actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.
- [US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures for World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-mexico-canada-announce-ebola-related-travel-measures-for-world-cup/): World Cup hosts agree steps to counter Ebola threat after WHO declares public health emergency ​of international concern
- [Israel PM Netanyahu Says IDF Ordered To Take Control Of 70% of Gaza Strip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/israel-pm-netanyahu-says-idf-ordered-to-take-control-of-70-of-gaza-strip/): Benjamin Netanyahu says he ordered Israeli forces to seize 70 percent of Gaza, claims control has risen from 50 to 60 percent despite an October ceasefire.
- [Israel Halts Cooperation With UN Chief After Being Accused Of Wartime Sexual Violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/israel-halts-cooperation-with-un-chief-after-being-accused-of-wartime-sexual-violence/): Israel freezes ties with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres office after reports emerge that it will list Israel as a sexual violence in conflict offender.
- [South African president to face impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/south-african-president-to-face-impeachment-probe-over-farmgate-scandal/): Impeachment committee to hold first meeting next week as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges findings in court.
- [Anti-Immigrant anger grows in South Africa as migrants forced onto streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/anti-immigrant-anger-grows-in-south-africa-as-migrants-forced-onto-streets/): Foreign nationals in Durban say they’ve been forced from their homes and businesses.
- [Teenager Kouame beats Vallejo at French Open to match 23-year Nadal record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/teenager-kouame-beats-vallejo-at-french-open-to-match-23-year-nadal-record/): French teenager Moise Kouame, who became youngest Grand Slam match winner in first round, defeats Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
- [Sinner shocked in French Open exit as Cerundolo recovers from two-sets down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/sinner-shocked-in-french-open-exit-as-cerundolo-recovers-from-two-sets-down/): World number one Jannick Sinner beaten by 56th-ranked Argentinian opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo at Roland Garros.
- [US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/us-attacks-bandar-abbas-again-why-is-the-port-so-important-for-iran/): Bandar Abbas, which the US has targeted multiple times, occupies a strategically sensitive position in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Think This Heatwave Is Brutal? UN Warns Next 5 Years Could Be Even Hotter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/think-this-heatwave-is-brutal-un-warns-next-5-years-could-be-even-hotter/): Across Asia and Europe, an intense wave of extreme heat is exposing growing vulnerability of modern cities while residents struggle through dangerously high temperatures.
- [The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/the-kingmakers-of-makerfield-english-town-braces-for-crucial-by-election/): On June 18, voters will determine the fate of Andy Burnham, a possible contender to replace embattled PM Starmer.
- [Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/why-has-trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-amid-iran-war-escalation/): The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
- [Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/mamdani-wears-arsenal-thobe-during-eid-al-adha-celebrations/): Mamdani wears Arsenal thobe during Eid al-Adha celebrations
- [Italy seizes $232m in Mafia assets tied to Cosa Nostra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/italy-seizes-232m-in-mafia-assets-tied-to-cosa-nostra/): Probe uncovers luxury resorts and offshore wealth as government crackdown targets Mafia networks.
- [Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/gold-rush-did-cia-agent-steal-40m-in-gold-bars-via-work-expenses/): FBI says ex-CIA official David Rush repeatedly lied about his credentials in US government job applications.
- [‘Donald Trump’ buffalo in Bangladesh will be spared sacrifice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/donald-trump-buffalo-in-bangladesh-will-be-spared-sacrifice/): An albino buffalo with a blond forelock has shot to fame in Bangladesh as people say it resembles Donald Trump.
- [Hottest year on record almost certain to occur by end of 2030, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/hottest-year-on-record-almost-certain-to-occur-by-end-of-2030-un-warns/): Warning comes as Western Europe experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs not expected until the summer.
- [Brazil World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/brazil-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-squad/): While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti’s squad is still loaded with talent.
- [The West Bank’s Youth Unemployment Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/the-west-banks-youth-unemployment-crisis/): The West Bank’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
- [Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/israel-intensifies-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-killing-at-least-16-people/): Southern Lebanon empties out under bombardment as Red Cross warns of worsening crisis.
- [Al Jazeera journalist’s emotional speech after winning Emmy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/al-jazeera-journalists-emotional-speech-after-winning-emmy/): Al Jazeera journalist’s emotional speech after winning Emmy
- [For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/for-gaza-eid-joy-is-now-a-form-of-resistance/): Six were killed in Remal on Eid night. Minutes later, the stalls reopened.
- [Iran says US must issue multiple-entry visas for its World Cup squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-says-us-must-issue-multiple-entry-visas-for-its-world-cup-squad/): Iran’s delegation will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to the US for all three group stage matches.
- [Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/children-with-down-syndrome-struggle-with-devastation-of-war-in-gaza/): Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
- [Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/germanys-voeller-urges-players-to-avoid-political-statements-at-world-cup/): German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
- [At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/at-least-16-students-killed-in-fire-at-kenya-girls-school-dorm/): Education minister says 16 killed, 79 injured at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.
- [Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/iran-says-it-has-a-new-air-defence-system-how-significant-is-it/): Iran’s claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran’s military capabilities after months of bombardment.
- [Argentina’s ‘El Loco’ faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/argentinas-el-loco-faces-uruguay-mutiny-ahead-of-world-cup/): Marcelo Bielsa’s demanding coaching style faces internal threat in Uruguay camp ahead of World Cup as results slide.
- [Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/bafana-bafana-world-cup-squad-south-africa-names-two-uncapped-players/): South Africa’s 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
- [Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/neymar-injury-threatens-brazil-forwards-world-cup-as-scans-needed-on-calf/): Brazil’s record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
- [Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/israeli-attack-on-gaza-city-kills-at-least-10-including-four-children/): More than 20 others were injured in the attack, which came hours after the funeral of the head of Hamas’s armed wing.
- [China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/chinas-secret-weapon-in-ai-race-with-us-lots-of-cheap-energy/): China’s abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
- [22-Year-Old Student From Gujarat Killed In Knife Attack In Canada’s Niagara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/22-year-old-student-from-gujarat-killed-in-knife-attack-in-canadas-niagara/): Canadian police have registered a case and launched a search operation to trace the suspect involved in the attack.
- [World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/world-cup-delegation-compliant-with-us-ebola-protocols-dr-congo-says/): ‘The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the ​US will embrace ⁠this team,’ DRC’s ambassador to the US says.
- [Is Greece Eyeing Indian Missiles Through Cyprus? Turkish Defence Experts Fear Strategic Shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/is-greece-eyeing-indian-missiles-through-cyprus-turkish-defence-experts-fear-strategic-shift/): Turkish defence analyst Ardan Zentürk reportedly warned that the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Athens could alter the regional military balance.
- [Japan Bans Indian Mangoes Again After 20 Years. What Does It Mean For India?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/japan-bans-indian-mangoes-again-after-20-years-what-does-it-mean-for-india/): Japanese inspectors reportedly found operational lapses at Indian vapour heat treatment (VHT) facilities, where mangoes are disinfected before export.
- [Pakistan Turns To Saudi Arabia To Train Diplomatic Protection Force, Move Exposes Internal Gaps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/pakistan-turns-to-saudi-arabia-to-train-diplomatic-protection-force-move-exposes-internal-gaps/): Pakistan’s decision to send personnel from its Federal Constabulary Special Diplomatic Protection Unit to Saudi Arabia for training has exposed gaps in its internal security.
- [Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/palestinian-graduates-in-the-west-bank-enter-a-collapsed-job-market/): Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
- [Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/morocco-tops-africas-industrialisation-index-for-first-time/): North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
- [What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/28/whats-happening-on-iran-war-day-90-as-us-launches-new-strikes/): The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
- [Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-says-israeli-forces-have-crossed-lebanons-litani-river/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- [‘A landmark’: Brazil’s prosecutors hail court ruling to preserve Fordlandia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/a-landmark-brazils-prosecutors-hail-court-ruling-to-preserve-fordlandia/): Advocates have argued that Brazil’s government has dragged its feat over Fordlandia’s fate, leaving the site to decay.
- [Israeli fighter jets strike village in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/israeli-fighter-jets-strike-village-in-south-lebanon/): Video shows the moment Israeli fighter jets struck a residential building in Ain Qana village in southern Lebanon.
- [Romania to expel Russian consul after residential drone strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/romania-to-expel-russian-consul-after-residential-drone-strike/): Romanian President Nicusor Dan says that the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanta will be expelled.
- [Russian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/russian-rate-of-losses-in-ukraine-almost-triples-in-one-year/): Territorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.
- [What’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/whats-next-after-scrapping-the-black-code-in-france/): French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.
- ['Well Timed For Television': Pete Hegseth Trolled Over High-Intensity Workout Video From Singapore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/well-timed-for-television-pete-hegseth-trolled-over-high-intensity-workout-video-from-singapore/): Pete Hegseth was seen jogging, performing push-ups and running drills alongside troops on the deck of the assault ship.
- ['No One Can Say The Origin': Putin Says Too Early To Blame Russia Over Drone Crash In Romania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/no-one-can-say-the-origin-putin-says-too-early-to-blame-russia-over-drone-crash-in-romania/): Putin pushed back against allegations, saying that Ukrainian drones had previously entered the airspace of Finland, Poland and Baltic states.
- [Donald Trump's Daughter Tiffany To Visit Taj Mahal During Private India Trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/donald-trumps-daughter-tiffany-to-visit-taj-mahal-during-private-india-trip/): This is not Tiffany Trump’s first visit to India. She had previously visited the country in 2018 when she accompanied her father Donald Trump.
- [Who Is Shi Yongxin? Ex-Head Monk Of China's 'Kung Fu Temple' Jailed For 24 Years Over Corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/who-is-shi-yongxin-ex-head-monk-of-chinas-kung-fu-temple-jailed-for-24-years-over-corruption/): Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24 years in prison in Henan for embezzlement and bribery involving over 282 million yuan.
- [How Valuable Is Stalin’s Secret Wine Collection? Georgia Uncorks 40,000 Bottles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/how-valuable-is-stalins-secret-wine-collection-georgia-uncorks-40000-bottles/): Georgia opens secret Tbilisi wine cellar of 40000 rare bottles tied to Josef Stalin and Russian Tsars, plans auction to fund a wine education and research school
- [EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/eu-to-release-billions-in-frozen-funds-for-hungary-amid-magyar-reforms/): PM Peter Magyar called ​the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a ‘historic’ breakthrough.
- [Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/eight-students-arrested-in-deadly-kenyan-school-dorm-fire/): Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school.
- [Inside Putin’s Anti-Ageing Obsession: $26 Billion Longevity Push, Bio-Printed Organs And More](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/inside-putins-anti-ageing-obsession-26-billion-longevity-push-bio-printed-organs-and-more/): Putin, 73, has long maintained a public image centred on physical fitness and vitality, frequently appearing in sporting and outdoor activities.
- [Will Passage Through Hormuz Be Taxed? Iran Signals 'Service Fee' After US Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/will-passage-through-hormuz-be-taxed-iran-signals-service-fee-after-us-peace-deal/): Iran signals it may charge for navigation and security services in the Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy and shipping concerns, with India, EU and US closely watching.
- [Are You A Bad Landlord In New York? Zohran Mamdani Might Take Your House. Yes, Really](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/are-you-a-bad-landlord-in-new-york-zohran-mamdani-might-take-your-house-yes-really/): Zohran Mamdani said the city would “explore all the tools available” to deal with what he described as the top 10 worst landlords in New York.
- [Satellite Images Reveal China Expanding Nuclear Missile Infrastructure In Remote Desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/satellite-images-reveal-china-expanding-nuclear-missile-infrastructure-in-remote-desert/): The images show a wide web of launch pads, bunkers and communications facilities being developed near China’s long-range missile silo fields.
- [US Judge Halts Payouts From Trump’s $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' What It Is](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-judge-halts-payouts-from-trumps-1-8-billion-anti-weaponization-fund-what-it-is/): Judge Leonie Brinkema halts Trump administration’s 1.776-billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” blocking payouts amid legal challenge over its legality.
- [Vance says US, Iran have made “a lot of progress” towards deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/vance-says-us-iran-have-made-a-lot-of-progress-towards-deal/): US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made “a lot of progress” towards ceasefire
- [Trump says ‘final determination’ to be made on possible Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/trump-says-final-determination-to-be-made-on-possible-iran-deal/): Deep mistrust remains between Washington and Tehran as Iran’s top negotiator urges action, not words.
- [Nuclear Curbs, Sanctions, War: What Are The Possible Scenarios If Trump-Iran Deal Is Finalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/nuclear-curbs-sanctions-war-what-are-the-possible-scenarios-if-trump-iran-deal-is-finalised/): US and Iran near 60 day ceasefire extension, Trump to lift naval blockade and reopen Strait of Hormuz, proposed deal would ease some sanctions but deep nuclear disputes remain
- [Will Elon Musk Merge SpaceX And Tesla? Betting Markets Think It’s Increasingly Possible](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/will-elon-musk-merge-spacex-and-tesla-betting-markets-think-its-increasingly-possible/): Analysts and prediction markets see rising odds that Tesla and SpaceX will merge by 2027, as Elon Musk nears a SpaceX IPO and potential trillionaire status.
- [72-Hour Countdown: President Trump Slated To Formally Announce Landmark US-Iran Peace Deal | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/72-hour-countdown-president-trump-slated-to-formally-announce-landmark-us-iran-peace-deal-exclusive/): President Trump has already announced the lifting of the US naval blockade around Iran and confirmed that American naval personnel are heading home
- [Johnny Depp Credit Card Fraud Explained: How Rs 6 Crore Was Allegedly Stolen From Actor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/johnny-depp-credit-card-fraud-explained-how-rs-6-crore-was-allegedly-stolen-from-actor/): Johnny Depp hit by major credit card fraud, over 520,000 pounds stolen via 308 small transactions, Hungarian police arrest 27 year old Jordanian suspect in Budapest.
- [Pak Faces Diplomatic Dilemma Over Abraham Accords & Israel Relations As Trump's Pressure Increases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/pak-faces-diplomatic-dilemma-over-abraham-accords-israel-relations-as-trumps-pressure-increases/): Trump wants a broader Abraham Accords reset across West Asia — with countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye and even Pakistan recognising Israel as part of any future Iran peace deal.But Islamabad has drawn a hard line, rejecting recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. The standoff now exposes Pakistan’s biggest geopolitical dilemma: can it position […]
- [Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/colombias-total-peace-plan-a-failure-or-unfinished-business-for-petro/): As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro’s signature policy.
- [On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/on-the-road-to-rogun-dam-tajikistans-greatest-dream/): Al Jazeera visits the site of the Rogun dam construction, Tajikistan’s ‘project of the century’.
- [Eid and sacrifice in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/eid-and-sacrifice-in-gaza/): Eid al-Adha in Gaza this year marked the third Eid in a row without animal sacrifice or Hajj.
- [Israel strikes building in Gaza’s Shati refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/israel-strikes-building-in-gazas-shati-refugee-camp/): Israel strikes building in Gaza’s Shati refugee camp.
- [Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/five-killed-in-lebanon-as-israeli-forces-advance-across-key-litani-river/): Attacks come ahead of security talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon.
- ['They Walk Among Us': White House Launches UFO-Themed Website But It's Not About Aliens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/they-walk-among-us-white-house-launches-ufo-themed-website-but-its-not-about-aliens/): White House launches Aliens.gov, a UFO themed site that uses alien imagery to highlight illegal immigration data, ICE arrests and tip lines, sparking debate over Trump policy.
- [30 Million People Of Karachi Face Chronic Water Shortage Every Year: Five Reasons Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/30-million-people-of-karachi-face-chronic-water-shortage-every-year-five-reasons-why/): Karachi faces severe water shortages, with 70 percent of the city affected, ageing pipelines, illegal hydrants and tanker mafias worsen the crisis amid delayed K-IV project.
- [Shrey Parikh Spelt 32 Complex Words In 90 Seconds To Win US Spelling Bee. What Was The Winning Word?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/shrey-parikh-spelt-32-complex-words-in-90-seconds-to-win-us-spelling-bee-what-was-the-winning-word/): Indian-origin teen Shrey Parikh, 14, wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington after record spell-off, beating Ishaan Gupta with 32 words in 90 seconds.
- [Trump Signals Green Light For Iran Deal, US Naval Blockade On Hormuz To Be Lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/trump-signals-green-light-for-iran-deal-us-naval-blockade-on-hormuz-to-be-lifted/): Donald Trump says he is making a final decision on a peace deal with Iran, demanding no nuclear weapons and open Hormuz lanes, and pledging to lift the US naval blockade
- [Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/kambo-what-is-the-frog-poison-spiritual-ritual-killing-detoxers/): Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.
- [Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/eight-girls-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-after-kenya-school-fire/): The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.
- [Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/just-what-are-israels-long-term-plans-for-gaza/): Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel’s leaders continue to hint at annexation and ethnic cleansing.
- [Corporate America Is Starting To Ration AI As Costs Explode Despite The Boom: What's Happening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/corporate-america-is-starting-to-ration-ai-as-costs-explode-despite-the-boom-whats-happening/): Uber, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce and DoorDash curb AI use as soaring token costs blow budgets, shifting from tokenmaxxing to stricter, results driven deployment.
- [Global Prices Rise On Iran War Shock As US Inflation Hits Three-Year High: When Will It Stabilise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/global-prices-rise-on-iran-war-shock-as-us-inflation-hits-three-year-high-when-will-it-stabilise/): Rising energy costs linked to the Iran war are feeding through into higher prices for American households, while consumer spending power is weakening.
- [How Many Are Too Many? Trump Has Threatened Over 15 Countries Across Two White House Terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/how-many-are-too-many-trump-has-threatened-over-15-countries-across-two-white-house-terms/): Trump has issued warnings or rhetorical threats toward countries including Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, Panama and now Oman.
- [Italy Restores Bull Mosaic: Why Tourists Spin On It For Luck And The 'Testicles' Superstition Behind It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/italy-restores-bull-mosaic-why-tourists-spin-on-it-for-luck-and-the-testicles-superstition-behind-it/): Milan restores the worn bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, damaged by tourists spinning on its testicles for luck, aiming to preserve the popular superstition and artwork.
- [Indian Consulate In Canada Extends Condolences Over Murder Of Gujarat Student In Niagara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/indian-consulate-in-canada-extends-condolences-over-murder-of-gujarat-student-in-niagara/): Indian consulate in Toronto mourns Indian student Vidhi Meghani, 22, stabbed to death in Niagara, assists family and body repatriation, Canadian police hunt suspect
- [Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/harvard-medical-school-graduate-dedicates-speech-to-lebanon-and-palestine/): Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.
- [Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/israeli-plan-to-extend-control-in-gaza-provokes-german-concern/): Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
- [Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/following-syrias-broken-tracks-from-baniyas-to-aleppo/): From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.
- [QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/quad-to-build-fiji-port-a-new-us-china-flashpoint/): Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China’s rise.
- [Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/sudan-medical-group-says-rsf-affiliated-fighters-kill-27-civilians/): The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.
- [Netanyahu’s 70% Gaza Control Plan: What It Means For Palestinians And What Happens Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/netanyahus-70-gaza-control-plan-what-it-means-for-palestinians-and-what-happens-next/): Netanyahu’s latest directive signals a further push deeper into the enclave, which is already devastated after more than two years of war.  
- [This Company Accidentally Spent $500 Million On Claude AI In A Month. What Went Wrong?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/this-company-accidentally-spent-500-million-on-claude-ai-in-a-month-what-went-wrong/): A firm was reportedly billed nearly 500 million dollars in one month for Claude AI after failing to cap usage.
- [Canadian Man Plants 47,000 Mangroves In 24 Hours In Kenya. Here's Why These ‘Super Trees’ Matter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/canadian-man-plants-47000-mangroves-in-24-hours-in-kenya-heres-why-these-super-trees-matter/): Antoine Moses sets Guinness World Record by planting 47460 mangrove saplings in 24 hours in Mombasa, highlighting mangroves role in climate, coastal protection and biodiversity.
- [French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/french-prosecutors-to-probe-israeli-treatment-of-flotilla-activists/): Foreign minister asserts abuse against French nationals likely to amount to criminal offences if proven.
- [World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/world-cup-2026-how-france-created-footballs-deepest-talent-pool/): France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.
- [UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/un-urges-urgent-action-to-protect-children-online/): Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.
- [Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/firefighters-work-to-free-riders-stuck-atop-a-rollercoaster-in-texas/): Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
- [Russian Drone Hits Romania Apartment Block: Will NATO Invoke Article 5 And What Happens Next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/russian-drone-hits-romania-apartment-block-will-nato-invoke-article-5-and-what-happens-next/): The incident marks the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that a residential building outside Ukraine has been hit by a drone linked to the war.
- [Who Was Hrishikesh Koloth? MMA Fighter From Kerala Killed In Rare Bear Attack In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/who-was-hrishikesh-koloth-mma-fighter-from-kerala-killed-in-rare-bear-attack-in-canada/): Koloth had trained at Skoden Martial Arts in Penticton, where coaches reportedly believed he had strong potential in the sport.
- [The ISI Playbook: Pakistan Proxies Hijacked Cricket Canada To Fund Khalistani Extremism Against India? | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/the-isi-playbook-pakistan-proxies-hijacked-cricket-canada-to-fund-khalistani-extremism-against-india-exclusive/): At the epicentre of this ‘institutional compromise’ is Bilal Cheema, identified by intelligence agencies as a major lobbyist and operative for Pakistan’s ISI
- [Anthropic Nears $1 Trillion Valuation: Meet The Team Of OpenAI 'Defectors' Who Built It](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/anthropic-nears-1-trillion-valuation-meet-the-team-of-openai-defectors-who-built-it/): Anthropic, founded by ex-OpenAI leaders, raises 65 billion dollars, nears 1 trillion valuation, as Claude drives 47 billion in annualized revenue.
- [SK Hynix Joins $1 Trillion Club: Why Chipmakers Are Now World’s Most Valuable Companies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/sk-hynix-joins-1-trillion-club-why-chipmakers-are-now-worlds-most-valuable-companies/): SK Hynix joins the $1 trillion market cap club as AI driven demand for advanced chips and HBM memory fuels a semiconductor supercycle and reshapes the global economy.
- ['Extremely Challenging': Specialist Divers To Join Rescue Ops In Laos To Free 7 Men Trapped In Cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/extremely-challenging-specialist-divers-to-join-rescue-ops-in-laos-to-free-7-men-trapped-in-cave/): Rescuers race to save seven gold prospectors trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun, Laos, five found alive as international divers battle narrow, unstable tunnels
- [Pilgrimage In 40-Degree Heat: How Climate Change And Global Warming Are Reshaping The Hajj Experience](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/pilgrimage-in-40-degree-heat-how-climate-change-and-global-warming-are-reshaping-the-hajj-experience/): Climate change is making Hajj in Mecca more dangerous, with rising heat, dehydration and heatstroke risks, especially for elderly pilgrims, despite Saudi’s cooling measures.
- [Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/kenyan-court-suspends-us-ebola-quarantine-facility-plan/): The plan to send Ebola-exposed US nationals to Kenya, which has no known cases of the virus, has provoked a backlash.
- [US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-iran-60-day-proposal-what-we-know/): US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly covers Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enriched uranium limits.
- [WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/who-chief-visits-drc-amidst-ebola-crisis/): WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.
- [‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/dangerous-colonial-occupation-israels-digital-west-bank-land-register/): A digital register of land ownership in the West Bank is seen as an escalation of Israel’s occupation.
- [Australian court sets August date for ‘mushroom murderer’ appeal hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/australian-court-sets-august-date-for-mushroom-murderer-appeal-hearing/): Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.
- [Security, Defence, Space: NSA Ajit Doval Holds High-Stakes Talks With Russia, Myanmar In Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/security-defence-space-nsa-ajit-doval-holds-high-stakes-talks-with-russia-myanmar-in-moscow/): Doval’s reported visit to facilities linked to Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, also highlighted the growing emphasis on collaboration in advanced and high-technology sectors.
- [A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/a-visual-guide-to-ethiopias-ethnic-groups-and-conflict-areas/): Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
- [How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/how-the-end-of-the-nuclear-file-could-reshape-iran-and-the-region/): A generation of nuclear ambition shaped the Islamic republic. Its end could undo the damage.
- [1,400 or 834? Team Hasina Takes On UN Over ‘Inflated’ Bangladesh Death Toll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/1400-or-834-team-hasina-takes-on-un-over-inflated-bangladesh-death-toll/): The letter, sent on behalf of Hasina, accuses the UN of spreading “manifestly false and inflammatory misinformation”
- [Abraham Accords Or Iran Deal? Why Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Was Summoned To Washington At '11th Hour'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/abraham-accords-or-iran-deal-why-pakistans-ishaq-dar-was-summoned-to-washington-at-11th-hour/): Sources claimed that the meeting request came directly from top US officials, including the Secretary of State and the National Security Adviser
- [South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/south-koreas-sk-hynix-enters-exclusive-1-trillion-club/): Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
- [Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/gaza-parents-brave-dental-dilemma-costly-treatment-or-food-on-the-table/): Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.
- [Why Blazing New Glenn May Bring Bezos’s Blue Origin Under Fire Even As Musk’s Space X Soars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/why-blazing-new-glenn-may-bring-bezoss-blue-origin-under-fire-even-as-musks-space-x-soars/): New Glenn explosion cripples Blue Origin’s momentum while SpaceX accelerates its commercial dominance, News18 explains
- [What Is ‘Arash-e Kamangir’? Iran Claims New Air Defence Weapon Brought Down US Reaper Drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/what-is-arash-e-kamangir-iran-claims-new-air-defence-weapon-brought-down-us-reaper-drone/): The reported drone interception has renewed debate over how much of Iran’s air defence network remains functional after repeated Israeli and US strikes
- [Rocket Turns Into Fireball, Tower Collapses, Gantry Flattens: Blue Origin's Launchpad After The Explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/rocket-turns-into-fireball-tower-collapses-gantry-flattens-blue-origins-launchpad-after-the-explosion/): Helicopter footage and ground observations revealed extensive damage across the pad complex. Multiple localised fires burned for over an hour after the explosion
- [Indian-Origin Teen Shrey Parikh Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee After Dramatic Spell-Off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/indian-origin-teen-shrey-parikh-wins-scripps-national-spelling-bee-after-dramatic-spell-off/): The Scripps National Spelling Bee is among the most recognised academic contests in the United States.
- [Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-on-launch-pad-during-test/): A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.
- [How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/how-indian-pm-modis-efforts-to-isolate-pakistan-backfired/): Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
- [Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/israel-football-dispute-to-heat-up-after-protest-in-ireland-qatar-match/): Ireland’s football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
- [Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/netherlands-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-squad/): The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
- [NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/nato-states-slam-russia-after-drone-crashes-in-romania/): The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
- [US To Now Strike Cuba? 4 Reasons Why Trump Must Spare Havana For The Sake Of The World](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/us-to-now-strike-cuba-4-reasons-why-trump-must-spare-havana-for-the-sake-of-the-world/): Iran done, Cuba next? An escalation of US military action or a structural collapse in Cuba would trigger ripples across energy markets, international law & regional security
- [Who Owns VFS Global, The Visa Processing Giant At The Centre Of Controversy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/who-owns-vfs-global-the-visa-processing-giant-at-the-centre-of-controversy/): VFS Global’s ownership has layers – global private equity firms, sovereign investors, and a company that began in Mumbai.
- [Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/senegal-deny-world-cup-travel-delay-is-due-to-coach-dispute/): Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
- [Wembanyama and Spurs force game seven against Thunder in NBA playoffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/wembanyama-and-spurs-force-game-seven-against-thunder-in-nba-playoffs/): San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await.
- [State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/state-of-trauma-israel-wrestles-with-mental-aftershocks-of-war/): Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023
- [Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/messi-to-captain-argentina-at-world-cup-as-scaloni-plays-down-injury-fears/): Lionel Messi’s World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
- [At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/at-least-six-feared-dead-after-bridge-collapses-in-northern-india/): At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
- [India To Construct 14 Schools In Earthquake-Hit Districts Of Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/india-to-construct-14-schools-in-earthquake-hit-districts-of-nepal/): Nepal suffered its deadliest earthquake in 2015, an event that claimed nearly 9,000 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country.
- [Pakistan Faces Abraham Accords Dilemma; Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir Head To Saudi Amid Pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/pakistan-faces-abraham-accords-dilemma-shehbaz-sharif-asim-munir-head-to-saudi-amid-pressure/): During Eid sermons across Pakistan, several clerics reportedly issued strong warnings and fatwas against any move towards the Abraham Accords or normalisation with Israel
- [‘Refused To Pay Drug Dealer’: Father Of Indian Student Killed In Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/refused-to-pay-drug-dealer-father-of-indian-student-killed-in-canada/): Gujarat student Vidhi Kalpeshbhai Megha, 22, was fatally stabbed in St Catharines, Canada, family alleges a drug dealer killed her, kin seek return of her body.
- [Mexico backs amendment to annul election results over foreign interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/mexico-backs-amendment-to-annul-election-results-over-foreign-interference/): Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
- [Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/ethiopia-to-vote-on-june-1-as-abiys-ruling-party-eyes-landslide-victory/): Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
- [Indian-Origin MMA Fighter From Kerala Killed In Rare Bear Attack At Remote Canada Work Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/indian-origin-mma-fighter-from-kerala-killed-in-rare-bear-attack-at-remote-canada-work-site/): Authorities said a civilian worker at the site shot and killed the bear following the attack.
- [‘1,000 Gunmen Ready’: Inside Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Letter To Canadian Cops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/1000-gunmen-ready-inside-lawrence-bishnoi-gangs-letter-to-canadian-cops/): Canadian investigators told a hearing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had allegedly sent a letter to the British Columbia cops claiming it had 1,000 operatives to carry out shootings.
- ['Will Not Hesitate To Take Action Against Anyone, Anywhere': Trump Admin Warns Over Iran Oil Trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/will-not-hesitate-to-take-action-against-anyone-anywhere-trump-admin-warns-over-iran-oil-trade/): US sanctions Irans shadow oil economy, targeting vessels, companies and a Hong Kong network funding the IRGC, warning global traders they risk serious US penalties
- [Colombia’s voters will decide between ‘two visions for the country’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/colombias-voters-will-decide-between-two-visions-for-the-country/): Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Bogota. 
- [‘Indians, Pakistanis Taking British Jobs’: UK MP Sparks Row Over Anti-Migrant Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/indians-pakistanis-taking-british-jobs-uk-mp-sparks-row-over-anti-migrant-remarks/): Independent MP Rupert Lowe sparks row after saying UK should not import millions of Pakistanis and Indians for jobs, defending remarks as racist if necessary.
- [Anthropic soars to $965bn valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/anthropic-soars-to-965bn-valuation-leapfrogging-openai/): Claude maker raises $65bn from investors ahead of expected initial public offering.
- [Women bear the brunt of DRC’s Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/women-bear-the-brunt-of-drcs-ebola-outbreak/): Women bear the brunt of DRC’s Ebola outbreak.
- [PSG beat Arsenal to win back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/psg-beat-arsenal-to-win-back-to-back-champions-league-titles-after-shootout/): PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles with 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
- [Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/iran-reasserts-control-over-hormuz-strait-as-deal-with-us-remains-elusive/): Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US ‘more than capable’ of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.
- [Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/is-the-war-in-ukraine-entering-a-new-phase/): NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks.
- [Putin says drone that crashed in Romania likely Ukrainian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/putin-says-drone-that-crashed-in-romania-likely-ukrainian/): Putin says drone that crashed in Romania likely Ukrainian.
- [Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/bruce-springsteen-calls-out-trumps-reckless-administration/): At a concert in the US capital, Washington, DC, musical legend Bruce Springsteen slammed US President Donald Trump.
- [Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/qatar-says-temporary-charges-negotiable/): Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges ‘negotiable’.
- [22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/22-killed-as-truck-carrying-refugees-overturns-in-afghanistan/): 22 people have been killed and 36 others injured when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned
- [Kamala Harris And Doug Emhoff: What's Behind The 'Living Separately' Buzz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/kamala-harris-and-doug-emhoff-whats-behind-the-living-separately-buzz/): Harris has adopted a quieter lifestyle, dividing her time between California and Washington while weighing her political future and Emhoff has returned to legal and academic work
- [AUKUS’s 'Aquaman Tech' For Deep-Sea Deterrence: How Underwater Drones Will Take On China’s Naval Expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/aukuss-aquaman-tech-for-deep-sea-deterrence-how-underwater-drones-will-take-on-chinas-naval-expansion/): This fusion of artificial intelligence and deep-sea striking power ensures that the Indo-Pacific’s most critical sea lanes remain resilient against unilateral revisionism
- [Lose Weight: Doctor Wants Trump, America's Commander-In-Chief And President To Do](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/lose-weight-doctor-wants-trump-americas-commander-in-chief-and-president-to-do/): Despite the positive assessment, the doctor’s report showed Donald Trump has gained weight over the past year.
- [Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/confirmed-ebola-cases-nearly-double-in-days-as-who-chief-visits-dr-congo/): WHO’s Tedros calls for a community-led fight as a rare Ebola strain spreads rapidly through conflict-hit eastern DRC. 
- [Liverpool sack Arne Slot after disastrous Premier League title defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-after-disastrous-premier-league-title-defence-2/): Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after a fifth-place finish in their Premier League title defence.
- [Palestinian doctor killed, three people injured in Israeli attack on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/palestinian-doctor-killed-three-people-injured-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza/): Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian homes and property across the occupied West Bank.
- [Voters in Malta head to polls for early elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/voters-in-malta-head-to-polls-for-early-elections/): Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.
- [AUKUS Underwater Drones Explained: Why US, UK And Australia Are Building Robot Submarines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/aukus-underwater-drones-explained-why-us-uk-and-australia-are-building-robot-submarines/): US, UK and Australia launch AUKUS Pillar Two project to develop armed underwater drones to protect undersea cables and pipelines, monitor Indo-Pacific and counter rising threats.
- [Senior Sri Lankan monk suspended over child sex abuse allegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/senior-sri-lankan-monk-suspended-over-child-sex-abuse-allegation/): Pallegama Hemarathana is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a Buddhist temple in 2022.
- [Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing ash into the sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/indonesias-mount-merapi-volcano-erupts-spewing-ash-into-the-sky/): Videos show Indonesia’s Mount Merapi spewing a column of ash around 2 kilometres high in West Sumatra.
- [‘Opposite visions’: What to know about Colombia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/opposite-visions-what-to-know-about-colombias-presidential-election/): Senator Ivan Cepeda is leading two right-wing rivals in the first round of an election dominated by security concerns.
- [Donald Trump Jr Shares Intimate Wedding Video With New Wife Bettina From Bahamas Ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/donald-trump-jr-shares-intimate-wedding-video-with-new-wife-bettina-from-bahamas-ceremony/): Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump share intimate video of their private Little Pipe Cay wedding in the Bahamas, attended by family, with Donald Trump absent due to Iran talks.
- [Rescuers free four more men from flooded Laos cave, two still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/rescuers-free-four-more-men-from-flooded-laos-cave-two-still-missing/): Five of seven men who entered cave seeking gold are now out after being trapped for 10 days.
- [The Gangster-Operative Model: Inside ISI’s 'Cost-Effective' Blueprint To Destabilise Indian States | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/the-gangster-operative-model-inside-isis-cost-effective-blueprint-to-destabilise-indian-states-exclusive/): Sources say the ISI has actively propped up Lahore-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti as a cost-effective, deniable proxy to orchestrate low-intensity terror
- [Who Is Daterao Jugal Sudhir? Disney Executive Jailed In Russia For 2 And Half Years Over Drug Charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/who-is-daterao-jugal-sudhir-disney-executive-jailed-in-russia-for-2-and-half-years-over-drug-charges/): Indian Disney senior manager Daterao Jugal Sudhir gets 2.5 year prison term in Russia and 30000 ruble fine for THC gummies found at Moscow airport despite medical use claim.
- [Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/israeli-soldiers-reach-nabatieh-one-of-southern-lebanons-biggest-cities/): Israel’s military has advanced beyond Lebanon’s Litani River for the first time since 2006.
- [Truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan flips on highway, killing 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/truck-carrying-afghan-returnees-from-pakistan-flips-on-highway-killing-18/): At least 10 children among the dead as a packed truck carrying families returning from Pakistan flips on major highway.
- [Watch: Tears, Hugs As Four Rescued Laos Workers Reunite With Families After Cave Ordeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/watch-tears-hugs-as-four-rescued-laos-workers-reunite-with-families-after-cave-ordeal/): Laos Cave Rescue: Volunteer cave diver Bongkawong, who is involved in the rescue operation, said that all four survivors were successfully brought out of the cave.
- [Why Myanmar's Junta Chief And President Min Aung Hlaing’s 5-Day India Visit Matters For Both Countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/why-myanmars-junta-chief-and-president-min-aung-hlaings-5-day-india-visit-matters-for-both-countries/): President Min Aung Hlaing begins a 5 day India visit, aiming to boost security, trade and connectivity ties as India seeks to counter China.
- [181,000+ Indian Schengen Visa Applications Failed In 2025: List Of Countries With Highest Rejection Rates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/181000-indian-schengen-visa-applications-failed-in-2025-list-of-countries-with-highest-rejection-rates/): Schengen Visa: Slovenia emerged as the toughest Schengen destination for Indian applicants, with a non-issuance rate of 46.1%.
- [India's ASEAN Defence Outreach: BrahMos Deal With Vietnam Confirmed, Indonesia Next](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/indias-asean-defence-outreach-brahmos-deal-with-vietnam-confirmed-indonesia-next/): Defence Secretary Rajesh Singh Singh underscored that India has a strong commitment to the ASEAN nations and was happy to share advanced tech with friendly countries.
- [OpenAI's Internal AI Solved This 80-Year-Old Math Problem. Mathematicians Say Proof Checks Out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/openais-internal-ai-solved-this-80-year-old-math-problem-mathematicians-say-proof-checks-out/): OpenAI AI model solves decades old combinatorics problem, proof verified by mathematicians, highlighting AI potential for original research and human AI scientific collaboration.
- [Cuba Calls Guantanamo Talks with U.S. General ‘Positive’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/cuba-calls-guantanamo-talks-with-u-s-general-positive/): Senior U.S. and Cuban military officials held a rare face-to-face meeting near Guantanamo Bay.
- [The Iran war is dividing Muslims in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/the-iran-war-is-dividing-muslims-in-the-philippines/): Divisive foreign political narratives are being wrongly cast as religious discourse within our Muslim communities.
- [WHO chief visits Bunia, epicentre of the Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/who-chief-visits-bunia-epicentre-of-the-ebola-outbreak/): WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia in the DRC, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.
- [Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/violence-against-foreign-owned-shops-in-south-africa/): Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups.
- [WHO Chief Visits Epicentre Of Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo, Cases Over 1,000: Updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/who-chief-visits-epicentre-of-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-cases-over-1000-updates/): WHO chief Tedros visits eastern DRC as a fast growing Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda, with over 1,000 suspected cases, 246 deaths and conflict hampering the response.
- [North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/north-korean-pows-political-pawns-in-russias-war-on-ukraine/): 101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.
- [Liverpool sack Arne Slot after disastrous Premier League title defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-after-disastrous-premier-league-title-defence/): The Dutchman won the Premier League title in his first season but Liverpool finished fifth in the 2025/26 season.
- [LIVE: PSG vs Arsenal – Champions League final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/live-psg-vs-arsenal-champions-league-final/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of UEFA’s showpiece final.
- [Egypt warns Israel that dangerous Gaza escalations threaten ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/egypt-warns-israel-that-dangerous-gaza-escalations-threaten-ceasefire/): Egypt races to salvage Gaza ceasefire as Israeli attacks and displacement threats push deal to the brink of collapse.
- [What Is 'Vomiting Virus' Spreading Across US; Symptoms, Causes And Prevention, All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/what-is-vomiting-virus-spreading-across-us-symptoms-causes-and-prevention-all-you-need-to-know/): Norovirus cases are sharply rising acrossUS, CDC data and wastewater show massive spread, officials urge hygiene, handwashing and staying home to prevent dehydration and outbreaks
- [How a New DNA Test Could Help Breast Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy Completely](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/how-a-new-dna-test-could-help-breast-cancer-patients-avoid-chemotherapy-completely/): The findings come from an international clinical trial involving more than 4,000 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients aged over 40 across six countries.
- [Rule Change? Trump Factor? Why Thousands Of Americans Are Claiming Canadian Citizenship By Descent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/rule-change-trump-factor-why-thousands-of-americans-are-claiming-canadian-citizenship-by-descent/): Canada proposes law to expand citizenship by descent beyond the first generation, potentially aiding millions abroad if a Canadian parent has 3 years physical presence in Canada.
- [Truck Carrying Afghans Returning From Pakistan Crashes, Killing 18 Including 10 Children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/truck-carrying-afghans-returning-from-pakistan-crashes-killing-18-including-10-children/): The truck was transporting Afghan families who had been living in Pakistan and were returning home.
- [UN Adds Israel And Russia To Sexual Violence Blacklist. What Does It Mean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/un-adds-israel-and-russia-to-sexual-violence-blacklist-what-does-it-mean/): UN report adds Israeli and Russian forces to its conflict related sexual violence blacklist, keeps Hamas listed, Israel and Russia deny allegations and condemn the move
- [Rubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/rubio-says-trump-envoy-barrack-to-step-down-from-syria-post/): Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.
- [Israel launches more than 10 strikes across southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/israel-launches-more-than-10-strikes-across-southern-lebanon/): Videos show the aftermath of renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed at least three people.
- [What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/what-hegseths-comments-at-shangri-la-dialogue-say-about-us-foreign-policy/): The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America’s geopolitical goals.
- [Medications, Cognitive Test, Blood Pressure: What Trump's Physician Said About His Health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/medications-cognitive-test-blood-pressure-what-trumps-physician-said-about-his-health/): Trump, who will turn 80 in June, underwent a routine medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre last week.
- [Can Russia Catch Up? How Ukraine Is Using Ground Robots To Offset A Manpower Shortage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/can-russia-catch-up-how-ukraine-is-using-ground-robots-to-offset-a-manpower-shortage/): War in Ukraine enters new phase as drones, robots and AI reshape combat, both Ukraine and Russia expand unmanned fleets, long range strikes and kill zones redefine future warfare.
- [Police fire tear gas during protest outside New Jersey ICE facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/police-fire-tear-gas-during-protest-outside-new-jersey-ice-facility/): Police fired tear gas and used horses to push back protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility.
- [Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/vallejo-fined-for-sexist-remarks-about-female-referee-at-french-open/): Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.
- [Damage seen in northern Israel after Hezbollah launches rocket barrages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/damage-seen-in-northern-israel-after-hezbollah-launches-rocket-barrages/): Israel says it has intercepted an air attack from Hezbollah on Saturday, May 30th.
- [Flights Suspended At Germany’s Munich Airport After Suspected Drone Sighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/flights-suspended-at-germanys-munich-airport-after-suspected-drone-sighting/): Munich Airport suspended flights after two pilots reported a suspected drone near the airport, runways were closed with German air traffic control.
- [Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/voting-ongoing-in-snap-elections-in-malta-governing-party-expected-to-win/): Malta’s economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.
- [Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/ukraine-drones-strike-russian-oil-facility-as-kyiv-and-moscow-trade-blows/): Strikes have seen 13,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks.
- [Officer accuses disabled driver of holding phone with missing hand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/officer-accuses-disabled-driver-of-holding-phone-with-missing-hand/): A traffic stop in Florida has gone viral after an officer accused a disabled driver of holding a phone in her right hand
- [Myanmar President Begins His India Visit From Bodh Gaya Before Talks With PM Modi In Delhi. Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/myanmar-president-begins-his-india-visit-from-bodh-gaya-before-talks-with-pm-modi-in-delhi-heres-why/): The trip marks Aung Hlaing’s first visit to India since assuming the presidency following Myanmar’s parliamentary elections held in December and January.
- [Iran war: What is happening on day 92 as Trump weighs Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-92-as-trump-weighs-iran-deal/): Trump weighs next steps on Iran deal as Tehran insists negotiations are continuing and no final agreement exists.
- [Senegal’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/senegals-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-squad-list/): Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa – and aim to lift the trophy.
- [Israel Under Fire But Unbroken | Netanyahu's Defiant Message Amid Regional War | WORLD 360 Special](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/israel-under-fire-but-unbroken-netanyahus-defiant-message-amid-regional-war-world-360-special/): The Middle East remains at the center of global attention as Israel faces mounting security challenges from multiple fronts while maintaining its military and strategic posture.In this special edition of World 360, we examine how Israel is responding to threats from Iran-backed groups, Hezbollah activity along the northern border, developments in Gaza, and the wider […]
- [Indian Hotel Staff Had Sex With Minor In Exchange For Cheaper Room Rates For Traffickers, Arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/indian-hotel-staff-had-sex-with-minor-in-exchange-for-cheaper-room-rates-for-traffickers-arrested/): The case was uncovered on 6 January 2025, when Omaha police went to the hotel after receiving a theft complaint.
- [Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/rwanda-russia-nuclear-deal-underscores-africas-shifting-power-balance/): Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.
- [Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/barcelona-sign-england-winger-anthony-gordon-from-newcastle/): Gordon netted 17 goals for Newcastle in all competitions this season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games.
- [Satire, social media and India’s Gen Z revolt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/satire-social-media-and-indias-gen-z-revolt/): A satirical online movement challenges power and propaganda in India.
- [US Softens Stand On Green Card ‘Return Home’ Order, DHS Clarifies It’s Up To Immigration Officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-softens-stand-on-green-card-return-home-order-dhs-clarifies-its-up-to-immigration-officers/): A DHS spokesperson said the latest guidance was intended as a reminder of existing discretionary powers and not a new requirement affecting all applicants.
- ['Fully Fit To Serve': White House Doctor Says Trump Is In Excellent Health But Needs To Lose Weight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/fully-fit-to-serve-white-house-doctor-says-trump-is-in-excellent-health-but-needs-to-lose-weight/): White House physician and US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella said the president showed strong heart, lung and neurological function and remained fit.
- [‘Modernising With High-End Ops’: Hegseth's All Parise For India's ‘Powerful’ Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/modernising-with-high-end-ops-hegseths-all-parise-for-indias-powerful-military/): Hegseth said that New Delhi was strengthening its military capabilities and expanding its industrial and logistics infrastructure to support high-end military operations.
- [US Base Hit In Fresh Iran Strike; Americans Injured, Reaper Drones Damaged](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-base-hit-in-fresh-iran-strike-americans-injured-reaper-drones-damaged/): The strike came after Iran launched a Fateh-110 missile targeting the base. Kuwaiti air defence systems successfully intercepted the missile, falling debris hit military facility.
- [INDIA HEATWAVE CRISIS: Doctors Warn of Deadly Risks as Temperatures Soar | Health Matters | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/india-heatwave-crisis-doctors-warn-of-deadly-risks-as-temperatures-soar-health-matters-news18/): India is facing an intense heatwave crisis as temperatures continue to soar across several states, raising serious health concerns for millions. From crowded cities to rural communities, the impact of extreme heat is being felt everywhere, with outdoor workers, children, and the elderly among the most vulnerable. As the mercury climbs, doctors and disaster management […]
- [Is Pakistan Feeling Heat Of Indus Treaty Standoff? Karachi Reels Under Water Crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/is-pakistan-feeling-heat-of-indus-treaty-standoff-karachi-reels-under-water-crisis/): Karachi’s water shortages stem from decades of rapid population growth, ageing pipelines, poor urban planning, water theft and delayed infrastructure projects.
- [‘Say Hello To Your Wives’: Trump Signals Hormuz Reopening As Iran Pushes Back On Deal Claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/say-hello-to-your-wives-trump-signals-hormuz-reopening-as-iran-pushes-back-on-deal-claims/): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said decisions regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz should be taken by Iran and Oman.
- [Frustration in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/frustration-in-lebanon-as-israel-expands-invasion/): Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river.
- [US ‘More Than Capable’ To Re-Start War With Iran: Pete Hegseth's Fresh Warning Amid Ongoing Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-more-than-capable-to-re-start-war-with-iran-pete-hegseths-fresh-warning-amid-ongoing-talks/): Hegseth said the United States has the military capability and weapons stockpiles needed to conduct operations in multiple regions at the same time.
- [Pentagon Chief Raises 'Alarm' Over China's Expansion, Presses Asian Allies To Spend More On Defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/pentagon-chief-raises-alarm-over-chinas-expansion-presses-asian-allies-to-spend-more-on-defence/): Warning against any single power dominating the region, Hegseth added, “A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power.”
- [US Sanctions Iran-Linked Network For Targeting American Firms To Acquire Sensitive Military Tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-sanctions-iran-linked-network-for-targeting-american-firms-to-acquire-sensitive-military-tech/): The network used fake websites that mimicked legitimate American companies, relied on intermediaries in Dubai to receive shipments, and then smuggled the technology into Iran.
- ['No Fatties': Pentagon Limits White House UFC Event Tickets To Troops Meeting Fitness Standards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/no-fatties-pentagon-limits-white-house-ufc-event-tickets-to-troops-meeting-fitness-standards/): An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event is set to take place on the White House South Lawn on June 14 as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
- [UK Sikh Murder Conviction Triggers Political Storm Over Carrying Kirpan In Public Places](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/uk-sikh-murder-conviction-triggers-political-storm-over-carrying-kirpan-in-public-places/): The Sikh Federation UK stressed that the law only protects the carrying of a kirpan for genuine religious purposes.
- [Trump Won’t Sign Iran Deal Without His Red Lines: White House After 2-Hour Meeting Ends Without Decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/trump-wont-sign-iran-deal-without-his-red-lines-white-house-after-2-hour-meeting-ends-without-decision/): According to the White House official, the President remains committed to ensuring that any agreement with Iran is acceptable to the United States before signing off on it.
- ['We'll See': US May Ease Some Iran Sanctions If Tehran Meets Conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/well-see-us-may-ease-some-iran-sanctions-if-tehran-meets-conditions/): Iran has faced extensive US sanctions since President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear agreement during his first term in office.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Ends Situation Room Meet Without Decision; Israeli Strikes Kill 11 In Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-trump-ends-situation-room-meet-without-decision-israeli-strikes-kill-11-in-lebanon/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates Today: Trump convened a roughly two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room to discuss the latest developments regarding Iran.
- ['No President Treated So Unfairly': Trump Warns Of Kennedy Center Transfer After Court Strikes His Name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/no-president-treated-so-unfairly-trump-warns-of-kennedy-center-transfer-after-court-strikes-his-name/): The ruling found that the Kennedy Center’s name, established by Congress in honour of former President John F. Kennedy, cannot be changed by the board of trustees alone.
- [India-US Trade Deal 99% Complete, Final Agreement Expected Soon: US Envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/india-us-trade-deal-99-complete-final-agreement-expected-soon-us-envoy/): India and the US had agreed on a framework for an interim trade arrangement in February.
- [First survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/first-survivor-rescued-from-flooded-cave-in-laos/): Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.
- [Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/louisiana-lawmakers-pass-congressional-map-favouring-republicans/): Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.
- [Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/trump-pledges-to-withdraw-from-kennedy-center-after-court-strikes-his-name/): Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump’s bid to add his name to the building and close the theatre for two years.
- [Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/iran-war-live-trump-due-to-make-final-determination-on-deal-with-tehran/): Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel’s prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied.
- ['No Change In Stance Towards Israel’: Ishaq Dar Responds To Trump’s Abraham Accords Push In Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/no-change-in-stance-towards-israel-ishaq-dar-responds-to-trumps-abraham-accords-push-in-washington/): Dar’s meeting with Rubio comes days after US President Donald Trump urged countries mediating the US-Iran talks to end the three-month war to join the Abraham Accords.
- [ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in US immigration raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/ice-agent-arrested-over-shooting-of-venezuelan-man-in-us-immigration-raid/): The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
- [UN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/un-100-of-gaza-should-be-for-palestinians/): United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians.
- [Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/ebola-treatment-centre-rebuilt-after-being-torched-by-protesters-in-drc/): Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.
- [‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/arbitrary-measures-lula-slams-us-terror-designation-for-brazil-gangs/): Lula warned that labelling Brazil’s criminal networks as ‘terrorists’ could ‘undermine’ local law enforcement efforts.
- [Why US Judge Ordered To Take Down Trump's Name From Kennedy Center, Blocked Closure Plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/why-us-judge-ordered-to-take-down-trumps-name-from-kennedy-center-blocked-closure-plan/): Judge Christopher Cooper said that the Board overstepped its statutory bounds by unilaterally renaming the Kennedy Center after President Trump.
- [UAE Launched Strikes On Iran After April Ceasefire Announcement: WSJ Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/uae-launched-strikes-on-iran-after-april-ceasefire-announcement-wsj-report/): The strikes mark a significant departure from its policy and reflect a far more aggressive posture than that adopted by several other Gulf nations.
- [Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations as domestic economy dips](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/canada-sidelined-in-usmca-renegotiations-as-domestic-economy-dips/): Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions
- [Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/polish-president-threatens-to-strip-ukraines-zelenskyy-of-top-state-honour/): Ukrainian leader’s move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes ‘outrage’ in Poland.
- [Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/could-alberta-trigger-canadas-brexit-moment/): Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades.
- [How realistic is Trump’s Iran framework?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/how-realistic-is-trumps-iran-framework/): Analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical Tehran will accept Washington’s demands, saying “nothing concrete is in place” ye
- [Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/iran-denies-ceasefire-deal-with-us-is-finalised/): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet.”
- [Trump heads into Situation Room to potentially finalise Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/trump-heads-into-situation-room-to-potentially-finalise-iran-deal/): Donald Trump says he’s in the Situation Room at the White House to make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran.
- [Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/29/israel-russia-among-new-additions-on-un-sexual-violence-blacklist/): New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.
- [Over 1,100 Suspected Ebola Cases In Africa, 43 Dead So Far, Health Body Urges Wider Response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/over-1100-suspected-ebola-cases-in-africa-43-dead-so-far-health-body-urges-wider-response/): Jean Kaseya, the director-general of Africa CDC, said there were 263 confirmed cases in DR Congo and Uganda, along with 43 deaths.
- [Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump’s attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ex-us-fed-chair-powell-warns-against-politicisation-amid-trumps-attacks/): Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a ‘stress test’ like other institutions in the current era.
- [US Launches Strikes On Iranian Radar, Telecom Facilities Amid Rising Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-launches-strikes-on-iranian-radar-telecom-facilities-amid-rising-tensions/): United States strikes Iranian radar and telecommunications facilities, targeting key military infrastructure and escalating tensions between the two countries
- [Trump Shares AI-Generated Image Of Himself On Mount Rushmore Alongside Four US Presidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/trump-shares-ai-generated-image-of-himself-on-mount-rushmore-alongside-four-us-presidents/): In 2018, he told South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem it was his “dream” to have his likeness carved into the monument.
- [Did Masoud Pezeshkian Step Down As Iran's President? Here’s The Truth Behind The Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/did-masoud-pezeshkian-step-down-as-irans-president-heres-the-truth-behind-the-claim/): The resignation reports come amid recurring claims of tensions between Iran’s civilian government and the country’s military and security establishment.
- [US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-says-ban-on-ai-chip-shipments-applies-to-chinese-firms-outside-china/): Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.
- [Sheinbaum accuses US of ‘interference’ amid probe of Mexican officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/sheinbaum-accuses-us-of-interference-amid-probe-of-mexican-officials/): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico’s internal affairs.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Rebuts Reports On Proposed Deal, Says 'Iran Will Not Have A Nuclear Weapon'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-trump-rebuts-reports-on-proposed-deal-says-iran-will-not-have-a-nuclear-weapon/): Donald Trump rejected reports that his proposed agreement with Iran lacks provisions addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme
- [Ships, Oil Tankers Secretly Sailing Through Hormuz Under US Coordination As Gulf Trade Faces Threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ships-oil-tankers-secretly-sailing-through-hormuz-under-us-coordination-as-gulf-trade-faces-threat/): With insurers hiking premiums and tensions rising, a handful of oil tankers are reportedly secretly crossing Hormuz in “dark mode” under US military coordination.
- [Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/colombias-outsider-candidate-defied-the-polls/): Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
- [‘Before, the land sustained us’: Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/before-the-land-sustained-us-who-benefits-from-guineas-bauxite-wealth/): The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.
- [Iran war live: Israel’s expanding invasion of Lebanon draws global alarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iran-war-live-israels-expanding-invasion-of-lebanon-draws-global-alarm/): France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, as Iran says talks with US continue.
- [Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/donated-milk-reaches-cuba-amid-deepening-shortages/): Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
- [Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/cepeda-de-la-espriella-advance-in-colombias-presidential-election/): The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a runoff on June 21, with security a top issue.
- [Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/ethiopia-to-vote-in-first-elections-since-tigray-peace-deal/): Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.
- [New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/new-jersey-orders-curfew-after-immigration-protests-escalate/): New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate.
- [Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/can-ai-cure-loneliness-south-koreas-robot-companions-for-seniors/): South Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population
- [Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/nicaragua-confirms-death-in-custody-of-indigenous-leader-brooklyn-rivera/): Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
- [Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/newark-mayor-imposes-curfew-at-delaney-hall-immigration-detention-centre/): New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.
- [Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/ethiopias-election-is-about-affirming-national-commitment-to-democracy/): A national vote alone can’t address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.
- [As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/as-ethiopia-votes-its-deepening-human-rights-crisis-must-be-addressed/): Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
- [Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/kohli-powers-bengaluru-to-stuff-of-dreams-back-to-back-ipl-titles/): Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titansn defeated.
- [US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/us-congress-moves-to-deepen-military-ties-with-israel-why-it-matters/): Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
- [US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation faces bipartisan pushback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/us-measure-to-deepen-israel-military-cooperation-faces-bipartisan-pushback/): Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie say they will try to remove the pro-Israel section from US defence bill.
- [Building collapses in New Delhi, some people rescued, more feared trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/building-collapses-in-new-delhi-some-people-rescued-more-feared-trapped/): Nine people have reportedly been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi, India.
- [Explosives store blast kills dozens in Myanmar village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/explosives-store-blast-kills-dozens-in-myanmar-village/): Explosives store blast kills dozens in Myanmar village.
- [What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/whats-at-stake-in-ethiopias-elections/): Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
- [US Congress Advances Military Integration Plan With Israel In Defence Bill Proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/us-congress-advances-military-integration-plan-with-israel-in-defence-bill-proposal/): The provision would require the US defence secretary to appoint a senior “executive agent” to oversee and coordinate joint work with Israel.
- [Dozens killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/dozens-killed-in-explosives-depot-blast-in-northeast-myanmar/): At least 46 people have been killed and 70 wounded in explosion in rebel-held area, local media report.
- [Polls open in Colombia’s pivotal presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/polls-open-in-colombias-pivotal-presidential-election/): Colombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election.
- [Ajit Doval Meets Myanmar President, Discusses Border Security, Insurgency And Immigration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/ajit-doval-meets-myanmar-president-discusses-border-security-insurgency-and-immigration/): Doval called on the visiting Myanmar President shortly after his arrival in the national capital on a five-day official visit.
- [Tiffany Trump Tours Jaisalmer Fort With Husband Michael Boulos And US Envoy Sergio Gor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/tiffany-trump-tours-jaisalmer-fort-with-husband-michael-boulos-and-us-envoy-sergio-gor/): US Envoy Sergio Gor shared snapshots from the trip on X, calling the experience as an “incredible day in Jaisalmer”.
- [Iran ⁠restores some gas production at South Pars facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/iran-%e2%81%a0restores-some-gas-production-at-south-pars-facility/): Production restored at three offshore platforms after Israeli attacks, Pars Oil and Gas Company CEO tells Iranian media.
- [Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/ethiopias-election-parties-coalitions-and-candidates-explained/): Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
- [The Bazaar of Return in Aida Refugee Camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/the-bazaar-of-return-in-aida-refugee-camp/): The Bazaar of Return in Aida Refugee Camp
- [At Least 46 Dead After Building Housing Mining Explosives Blows Up In Northern Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/at-least-46-dead-after-building-housing-mining-explosives-blows-up-in-northern-myanmar/): The blast took place around noon in Kaungtup village in Namhkam township, an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), an ethnic armed group.
- ['Won't Approve Agreement Until…': Top Iranian Negotiator Sets Condition To Sign US Peace Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/wont-approve-agreement-until-top-iranian-negotiator-sets-condition-to-sign-us-peace-deal/): Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran will not sign a US deal unless national rights are fully protected, talks on sanctions and nuclear issues remain deadlocked despite US claims of progress
- [Colombians head to the polls to choose President Gustavo Petro’s successor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/colombians-head-to-the-polls-to-choose-president-gustavo-petros-successor/): The contest is largely a three-horse race between a left-wing senator, a businessman and a right-wing lawmaker.
- ['Does JD Have What It Takes?' Trump Reportedly Unsure Vance Can Carry MAGA Forward](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/does-jd-have-what-it-takes-trump-reportedly-unsure-vance-can-carry-maga-forward/): Trump has reportedly been conducting informal polls among allies, asking whether they would prefer Vance or Marco Rubio as the future leader of the Republican Party.
- [India, Oman Trade Partnership Deal To Come Into Force From June 1; Know What's Inside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/india-oman-trade-partnership-deal-to-come-into-force-from-june-1-know-whats-inside/): India Oman CEPA takes effect June 1, giving India near complete duty free access to Omans market, boosting exports while India shields sensitive farm and industrial sectors
- [China Removes Three More Top Scientists From Posts After Blogger Flags Research Flaws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/china-removes-three-more-top-scientists-from-posts-after-blogger-flags-research-flaws/): Their work came under increasing scrutiny after a former doctoral student and science blogger began highlighting alleged data irregularities in published studies.
- [Iran reinstates some internet access but restrictions remain for most](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/iran-reinstates-some-internet-access-but-restrictions-remain-for-most/): Not all data centres are back online while internet protocols remain blocked, restricted or ‘whitelisted’.
- [Could Democrats be shut out of the California governor’s race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/could-democrats-be-shut-out-of-the-california-governors-race/): California is a Democrat stronghold, but thanks to the state’s jungle primary, Republicans are frontrunners to advance.
- [Rescuers race to save two people still trapped in cave in Laos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/rescuers-race-to-save-two-people-still-trapped-in-cave-in-laos/): Rescuers face heavy rains, equipment failures in search for two people trapped in central Laos cave by flash floods.
- [Germany World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group and squad list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/germany-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-and-squad-list/): The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.
- [Juan Manuel Santos on Colombia’s peace process, 10 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/juan-manuel-santos-on-colombias-peace-process-10-years-on/): The former Colombian president reflects on peace, conflict and the return of violence.
- [You Can Use OpenAI, Anthropic Shares To Pay For Rs 28 Crore Luxury Home In San Francisco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/you-can-use-openai-anthropic-shares-to-pay-for-rs-28-crore-luxury-home-in-san-francisco/): A 2,495 sq ft newly restored home in San Francisco is listed for about $2,995,000 (Rs 28.7 crore), and the buyer has listed OpenAI and Anthropic shares as payment options.
- [From Triumph To Turmoil: PSG Win Spiral Into Chaos As Riots, Arrests And A Death Mar France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/from-triumph-to-turmoil-psg-win-spiral-into-chaos-as-riots-arrests-and-a-death-mar-france/): PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to win a second straight Champions League title, but post match celebrations quickly turned violent in several cities.
- [Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/israeli-forces-push-past-lebanons-litani-river-how-significant-is-it/): Analysts say Israel is effectively expanding its area of military control northward towards the Zahrani River.
- [Protesters want to send ‘fascists to Mars’ aboard mock rocket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/protesters-want-to-send-fascists-to-mars-aboard-mock-rocket/): Environmental activists in Rome built a mock rocket with caricatures of Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump.
- [World Health Organization hails recovery of five Ebola patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/world-health-organization-hails-recovery-of-five-ebola-patients/): More than 220 people are suspected to have died from the disease’s latest outbreak, which was declared two weeks ago.
- [Israeli airstrikes devastate Lebanon’s Tyre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/israeli-airstrikes-devastate-lebanons-tyre/): Video from southern Lebanon shows widespread destruction after Israel repeatedly bombed the city of Tyre.
- [Not just the US: How 51 countries armed Israel during Gaza war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/not-just-the-us-how-51-countries-armed-israel-during-gaza-war/): An Al Jazeera investigation has found that military-related goods from at least 51 countries and territories continued e
- [Jensen Huang Ditches Tech Talk, Dances On Stage With Employee At Nvidia's Taiwan Bash | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/jensen-huang-ditches-tech-talk-dances-on-stage-with-employee-at-nvidias-taiwan-bash-video/): The Taiwan-born tech boss was seen smiling and interacting with employees as he danced, drawing attention online.
- ['Crude Methods To Threaten': Taiwan Hits Out After China Expels Journalist Over Lai Interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/crude-methods-to-threaten-taiwan-hits-out-after-china-expels-journalist-over-lai-interview/): The condemnation comes after the New York Times reported that its journalist Vivian Wang was expelled from China in February.
- [Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/satellite-imagery-shows-erasure-of-southern-gaza-as-israel-expands-control/): Satellite images show transformation as Netanyahu orders military to occupy 70 percent of Gaza.
- [From Shanxi To Yunnan: A Look At China’s Deadliest Mining Disasters After Fresh Mine Collapse Kills Five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/from-shanxi-to-yunnan-a-look-at-chinas-deadliest-mining-disasters-after-fresh-mine-collapse-kills-five/): Illegal mine shaft collapse in Huize County, Yunnan kills five after six were rescued, follows Liushenyu coal mine blast in Shanxi that killed at least 82, spurring safety probes.
- [Viral Post Claims Woman Caught Shoplifting In Japan Escapes Arrest Out Of 'Respect For India'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/viral-post-claims-woman-caught-shoplifting-in-japan-escapes-arrest-out-of-respect-for-india/): The woman had allegedly been shoplifting from the beginning of the trip without the knowledge of others in the group.
- [Did Iran Use Chinese Missile To Down US F-15E Fighter Jet? Report Makes Alarming Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/did-iran-use-chinese-missile-to-down-us-f-15e-fighter-jet-report-makes-alarming-claim/): A report claimed that the US fighter jet downed in Iran in April, which triggered a dangerous rescue mission, may have been struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile.
- [Russian Forces Use Handheld ‘Yolka’ System To Shoot Down Ukrainian Drone | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/russian-forces-use-handheld-yolka-system-to-shoot-down-ukrainian-drone-watch/): Russian state media video shows Russian Chechen special forces using a handheld Yolka electronic warfare device near Donetsk to jam and crash an incoming Ukrainian drone.
- [Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/four-time-champion-swiatek-out-as-french-open-continues-to-deliver-shocks/): Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff’s ouster.
- [South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/south-africas-world-cup-2026-departure-delayed-over-mexican-visa-debacle/): World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
- [Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/japan-rejects-new-militarism-says-china-is-rapidly-arming/): Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
- [On India Visit, German Delegation Seeks Deeper Technology And Talent Partnerships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/on-india-visit-german-delegation-seeks-deeper-technology-and-talent-partnerships/): The visit comes amid growing engagement between India and Germany, with both sides seeking to expand collaboration in technologies, manufacturing and talent mobility
- ['Toxic Legacy Of...': Japan Denies 'New Militarism' Charge,  Criticises China's 'Huge Arsenal'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/toxic-legacy-of-japan-denies-new-militarism-charge-criticises-chinas-huge-arsenal/): Japan defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejects new militarism claims, warns of Chinas military buildup, defends Japans record, backs arms export overhaul and regional deterrence
- ['Nobody Knows The True Scale': MSF Warns Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo 'Deeply Alarming'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/nobody-knows-the-true-scale-msf-warns-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-deeply-alarming/): So far, more than 1,000 suspected Ebola cases and at least 246 deaths have been reported in DR Congo.
- [Big Win For Netanyahu: Why Lebanon's Strategic Beaufort Castle Has Been Coveted For Decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/big-win-for-netanyahu-why-lebanons-strategic-beaufort-castle-has-been-coveted-for-decades/): IDF capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah, marking deepest advance in decades, a key strategic and symbolic gain, raising UNESCO heritage concerns.
- [From AFCON to World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/from-afcon-to-world-cup-2026-how-morocco-became-a-football-powerhouse/): Morocco’s success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
- [Israeli forces cross Lebanon’s Litani River and seize 12th century castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/israeli-forces-cross-lebanons-litani-river-and-seize-12th-century-castle/): Invading Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon’s Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle.
- [Rio’s Forever War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/rios-forever-war/): In 2025, Brazil’s deadliest police raid killed 120 people and exposed a pattern of mishandled evidence and impunity.
- [Dublin protesters demand justice over death of Congolese man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/dublin-protesters-demand-justice-over-death-of-congolese-man/): Dublin protesters demand justice over death of Congolese man
- [Zohran Mamdani's New York Efficiency Plan Gets An Unexpected Backer: Billionaire Jeff Bezos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/zohran-mamdanis-new-york-efficiency-plan-gets-an-unexpected-backer-billionaire-jeff-bezos/): Jeff Bezos backs Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new Commission on Government Efficiency, urging savings be used to eliminate income taxes for the bottom half of earners.
- ['I Was Kidding With Him': Indian Man In Canada Says He Wasn't Aware His Friend Was In Bishnoi Gang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/i-was-kidding-with-him-indian-man-in-canada-says-he-wasnt-aware-his-friend-was-in-bishnoi-gang/): Jashandeep Singh testified that his only crime was failing to ask Arshdeep Singh why he showed up with a gun police later linked to shootings in Edmonton and Surrey.
- [Meteor Explodes Over Massachusetts, Loud Boom Shakes Buildings | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/meteor-explodes-over-massachusetts-loud-boom-shakes-buildings-watch/): A 3 foot meteor exploded over the New Hampshire Massachusetts border, creating a bright fireball, loud booms, and shockwaves, but no injuries or damage were reported
- [Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/ukrainian-drone-attacks-hit-multiple-russian-targets-including-refinery/): Saratov refinery hit as Ukrainian strikes intensify across Russian regions, damaging civilian infrastructure.
- [Labour triumphs in Malta election, preliminary results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/labour-triumphs-in-malta-election-preliminary-results-show/): Labour Party secures historic fourth term in Malta amid geopolitical and economic instability concerns.
- ['Border Issue With India Will Be Resolved Through Diplomacy': Nepal PM In First Parliament Address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/border-issue-with-india-will-be-resolved-through-diplomacy-nepal-pm-in-first-parliament-address/): The boundary dispute is linked to differing interpretations of the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli, signed between the Kingdom of Nepal and British India.
- [India Recalls Bangladesh PM’s Father Ziaur Rahman’s 1971 ‘Electrifying’ Radio Broadcast: Why It Matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/india-recalls-bangladesh-pms-father-ziaur-rahmans-1971-electrifying-radio-broadcast-why-it-matters/): Ziaur Rahman’s radio address on March 27, 1971, was a pivotal catalyst in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Why it mattered then and what the recall means today, News18 explains
- [Israel issues more displacement orders in Lebanon, seizes strategic castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/israel-issues-more-displacement-orders-in-lebanon-seizes-strategic-castle/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.
- [Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/trump-tightens-terms-on-iran-war-deal-us-media-say/): US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump’s tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.
- [Holder Gauff beaten by Potapova; Sabalenka solid at French Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/holder-gauff-beaten-by-potapova-sabalenka-solid-at-french-open/): Gauff’s exit leaves four-time champion Swiatek and world number one Sabalenka as top contenders for the women’s title.
- [Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/iran-war-day-93-trump-wont-rush-deal-israel-expands-lebanon-invasion/): Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing ‘slowly but surely’, as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.
- [The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/the-strait-may-reopen-but-global-confidence-may-not-return/): The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
- [Panic on beach in northern Israel during Hezbollah strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/panic-on-beach-in-northern-israel-during-hezbollah-strikes/): Videos show people on a beach in Nahariya, Israel running for shelter as Hezbollah rockets are launched.
- [Missing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/missing-syrian-chess-champions-children-likely-dead-authorities-say/): Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
- [Wembanyama’s Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/wembanyamas-spurs-dethrone-thunder-to-reach-nba-finals-against-knicks/): Wembanyama scores 22 and grabs 7 rebounds as Spurs beat OKC 111-103 to book their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
- [Mexico beat Australia 1-0 ahead of World Cup squad submission deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/mexico-beat-australia-1-0-ahead-of-world-cup-squad-submission-deadline/): The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
- [France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/france-arrests-hundreds-of-rioters-nationwide-as-psg-win-champions-league/): French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG’s win over Arsenal.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Says 'US Shouldn't Have Been In Iran', Israel Advances Beyond Litani River](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-trump-says-us-shouldnt-have-been-in-iran-israel-advances-beyond-litani-river/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump defends past US strikes on Iran, Israel advances beyond Lebanons Litani River toward Nabatieh despite ceasefire.
- [The world hit a 44-year high in executions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/the-world-hit-a-44-year-high-in-executions/): Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
- [How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/how-nigerias-algorithmic-apothecary-fuels-a-surge-in-risky-herbal-cures/): Unverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are driving rising health risks and delayed treatment in Nigeria.
- [Just When Iran Deal Seemed Done, Trump Sends It Back for Revisions: Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/just-when-iran-deal-seemed-done-trump-sends-it-back-for-revisions-heres-why/): Trump’s main concern relates to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. The current draft does not contain detailed concessions beyond that pledge. 
- [Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/thousands-in-peru-protest-fujimori-presidential-run/): Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori.
- [Trump's Chilling Message To Iran: ‘If We Don’t Get What We Want, We’ll...’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/trumps-chilling-message-to-iran-if-we-dont-get-what-we-want-well/): Trump expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations and suggested that patience was necessary to secure an acceptable outcome. “We’re close to a very good deal,” he said.
- [Emotional scenes as more survivors pulled from flooded Laos cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/emotional-scenes-as-more-survivors-pulled-from-flooded-laos-cave/): Divers in Laos have rescued four more villagers trapped in a flooded cave. The first survivor was pulled out on Friday.
- [Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/rescues-in-eastern-syria-after-the-euphrates-river-bursts-its-banks/): Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks.
- [Iran war live: Lebanon accuses Israel of pursuing a ‘scorched earth policy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/31/iran-war-live-lebanon-accuses-israel-of-pursuing-a-scorched-earth-policy/): Lebanese PM describes Israel’s attacks as collective punishment as US warns Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.
- [Lebanese army ‘overly stretched’ to fight off latest Israeli invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/lebanese-army-overly-stretched-to-fight-off-latest-israeli-invasion/): Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron says the Lebanese army is ‘overly stretched’ as Israeli troops expand their occupation.
- [Al Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/al-jazeera-exclusive-interview-with-rebel-farc-faction-in-colombia/): In Colombia, FARC dissidents say they returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security
- [US Congress advances American-Israeli military integration plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/05/30/us-congress-advances-american-israeli-military-integration-plan/): A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries’ weapons industries closer than ever.
- [Trump's ‘Eternity’ Wish For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah As Regional Conflicts Escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trumps-eternity-wish-for-israel-and-iran-backed-hezbollah-as-regional-conflicts-escalate/): Donald Trump said Israel PM Netanyahu had agreed to halt a planned military operation on Beirut.
- [President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/president-trump-attempts-to-end-hostilities-in-lebanon/): US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
- [Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/celebration-shock-and-scepticism-follow-colombias-presidential-election/): Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
- [3 Reasons Why Iran's Bab al-Mandab Threat Matters Even More Than Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/3-reasons-why-irans-bab-al-mandab-threat-matters-even-more-than-hormuz/): Although the Bab al-Mandab Strait lies thousands of kilometres from Iran’s borders, Tehran could potentially leverage its regional allies to disrupt maritime traffic there.
- ['You're F***ing Crazy, You'd Be In Prison': Trump Rebukes Netanyahu On Call Over Lebanon Strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/youre-fing-crazy-youd-be-in-prison-trump-rebukes-netanyahu-on-call-over-lebanon-strikes/): The heated exchange came amid concerns in Washington that Israel’s military actions in Lebanon could further escalate regional tensions.
- [Air Raid Sirens Sounded Across Kyiv As Russia Launches Major Attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/air-raid-sirens-sounded-across-kyiv-as-russia-launches-major-attack/): The latest assault comes amid an escalation in Russia’s long-range strikes against Ukraine.
- [US court upholds injunction against Trump policy banning transgender troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-court-upholds-injunction-against-trump-policy-banning-transgender-troops/): The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
- [Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/violent-protests-erupt-in-chile-over-government-cuts-of-social-programmes/): Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.
- [Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/ultra-orthodox-protesters-clash-with-israeli-police-over-army-draft/): Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.
- [Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/iran-war-live-trump-talks-to-hezbollah-israel-as-lebanon-fighting-surges/): Death toll from Israel’s attacks on Lebanon since March has reached 3,433, with 10,395 injured, says Health Ministry.
- [Trump Says Iran Deal To Extend Ceasefire, Reopen Hormuz Could Happen 'Over The Next Week'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/trump-says-iran-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-reopen-hormuz-could-happen-over-the-next-week/): Trump said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop shooting and expressed hope that it would be for “eternity”.
- [Video: Presidential election has Colombia on edge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/video-presidential-election-has-colombia-on-edge/): Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the run-off for Colombia’s presidential election.
- [Who attended this year’s Israel Day Parade in New York?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/who-attended-this-years-israel-day-parade-in-new-york/): Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner takes a look at the Israeli and US officials who joined the annual Israel Day parade.
- [After Trump's Call, Netanyahu Says Israel Will Hit Beirut If Hezbollah Does Not Stop Attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/after-trumps-call-netanyahu-says-israel-will-hit-beirut-if-hezbollah-does-not-stop-attacks/): After Iran suspended ceasefire talks over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, Trump made a call to Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives and said they will not attack each other. 
- [Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/protesters-call-on-kenyan-government-to-halt-femicide-crisis/): Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.
- [Is the US-backed Gaza peace process in serious danger?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/is-the-us-backed-gaza-peace-process-in-serious-danger/): Israel killing more Palestinians, moves to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip
- [Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/kenyans-protest-ebola-quarantine-centre-for-us-citizens/): Hundreds have protested in central Kenya against a US-funded plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola there.
- [Denmark gets new government as Greenland crisis persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/denmark-gets-new-government-as-greenland-crisis-persists/): End of election deadlock will see PM Frederiksen continue her stewardship of response to Trump’s Greenland lust.
- [Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/foreign-christians-ask-for-forgiveness-over-failure-to-support-israel-at-knesset/): ‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’
- [Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/former-election-clerk-tina-peters-released-after-trump-pressure-campaign/): Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
- [Pakistan Claims Iran Asked Islamabad To Help De-Escalate Tensions, Hours After Tehran Suspends Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/pakistan-claims-iran-asked-islamabad-to-help-de-escalate-tensions-hours-after-tehran-suspends-talks/): Iran FM Abbas Araghchi urges Pakistan to help uphold ceasefire amid Israeli actions in Lebanon, halts indirect talks with US. Egypt and Pakistan also push for regional stability.
- [Trump Claims Israel Turned Back Troops Bound For Beirut After Call With Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/trump-claims-israel-turned-back-troops-bound-for-beirut-after-call-with-netanyahu/): Trump said had communicated with Hezbollah through intermediaries and claimed both sides had agreed to stop firing
- ['Talks With Iran Are Continuing At A Rapid Pace': Trump After Announcing Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/talks-with-iran-are-continuing-at-a-rapid-pace-trump-after-announcing-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/): Trump’s remark came after he held a “good” and “productive” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah. 
- [Claude Maker Anthropic Files Confidentially For IPO After Near-Trillion-Dollar Valuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/claude-maker-anthropic-files-confidentially-for-ipo-after-near-trillion-dollar-valuation/): The filing came just days after the company said it raised $65 billion in a new funding round that valued the Claude maker at $965 billion.
- [Major Unrest Brewing In PoK as JAAC Calls Indefinite Strike From June 9 | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/major-unrest-brewing-in-pok-as-jaac-calls-indefinite-strike-from-june-9-exclusive/): JAAC leaders have also publicly warned of what they describe as an expected crackdown by the Pakistani establishment.
- [Israeli strike damages hospital in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/israeli-strike-damages-hospital-in-southern-lebanon/): An Israeli attack near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre has destroyed wards and medical equipment.
- [AI giant Anthropic files for US IPO as investors bet big on AI future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ai-giant-anthropic-files-for-us-ipo-as-investors-bet-big-on-ai-future/): Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering.
- [Kenyans protest planned US Ebola quarantine facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/kenyans-protest-planned-us-ebola-quarantine-facility/): Hundreds protest near the site of the planned facility, which would serve US nationals exposed to the virus.
- [Gaza-bound aid ship begins voyage from Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/gaza-bound-aid-ship-begins-voyage-from-sweden/): A Gaza-bound ship carrying aid began its voyage from Sweden, weeks after Israeli forces intercepted a previous aid ship.
- [Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/nvidia-unveils-new-chip-to-bring-ai-directly-to-personal-computers/): Nvidia’s new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make ‘AI personal computers’.
- [Former general for Syria’s Assad pleads not guilty in torture trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/former-general-for-syrias-assad-pleads-not-guilty-in-torture-trial/): Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi faces charges of aggravated torture, coercion, sexual coercion and bodily harm.
- [Activists plaster missing posters around Mexico stadiums ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/activists-plaster-missing-posters-around-mexico-stadiums-ahead-of-world-cup/): Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- [Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ethiopians-head-to-polls-as-millions-excluded-from-elections/): Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.
- [Who will replace Newsom? What to know about California’s primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/who-will-replace-newsom-what-to-know-about-californias-primary-elections/): The most populous US state has attracted attention for its contentious gubernatorial race with 61 candidates.
- [Lebanon’s social grocery store fighting rising costs and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/lebanons-social-grocery-store-fighting-rising-costs-and-displacement/): ‘Man wa Salwa’ is a community-run social grocery store helping hundreds of families access affordable essentials.
- [Protest outside Kenya’s planned US Ebola quarantine centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/protest-outside-kenyas-planned-us-ebola-quarantine-centre/): Hundreds rally against plan to send US nationals exposed to the virus to Laikipia Air Base.
- [International court rejects Rwanda’s claim over UK migration deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/international-court-rejects-rwandas-claim-over-uk-migration-deal/): Rwanda’s $134m claim has been thrown out, which bodes ill for other governments seeking ‘return hubs’.
- [Can cohosts Canada reach the knockout stages at World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/can-cohosts-canada-reach-the-knockout-stages-at-world-cup-2026/): Canada are playing only their third World Cup, but have high hopes for a talented squad under coach Jesse Marsch.
- [Mandelson Row: Could Fresh Epstein-Linked Documents Deepen Starmer's Troubles?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/mandelson-row-could-fresh-epstein-linked-documents-deepen-starmers-troubles/): UK releases 1,504 pages on Peter Mandelson, showing undisclosed Jeffrey Epstein ties, amid a leak probe, seeking to ease pressure on PM Keir Starmer over the appointment.
- [As Israel pushes past the Litani, Lebanese question the purpose of UNIFIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/as-israel-pushes-past-the-litani-lebanese-question-the-purpose-of-unifil/): Israel has pushed past the Litani River, with the UNFIL peacekeeping force helpless to prevent an invasion.
- [Gilgit-Baltistan Poll Controversy Deepens | Crackdown & Election Rigging Claims Surface|Pakistan|TRS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/gilgit-baltistan-poll-controversy-deepens-crackdown-election-rigging-claims-surfacepakistantrs/): Fresh allegations of a pre-election crackdown have surfaced in Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the June 7 polls, raising serious concerns over electoral integrity and political freedom in the region.Reports claim that military-backed candidates linked to banned groups are attempting to influence the election process, while opposition voices have alleged campaign restrictions, voter list irregularities, and growing […]
- [Why Israel's Deepest Incursion Into Lebanon Has Put Iran-US Talks At Risk | Top Points](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/why-israels-deepest-incursion-into-lebanon-has-put-iran-us-talks-at-risk-top-points/): The Israel’s advance will be a challenge to the ongoing negotiations to extend the Iran war ceasefire as Tehran wants any deal to include end fighting in Lebanon.
- [Huge explosion at Malta fireworks factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/huge-explosion-at-malta-fireworks-factory/): A large explosion has torn through a fireworks factory in northern Malta, damaging buildings several kilometres away.
- [Sacked Arsenal staffer doesn’t regret speaking out for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/sacked-arsenal-staffer-doesnt-regret-speaking-out-for-palestine/): Mark Bonnick is suing Arsenal football club for unfair dismissal, saying he was sacked for supporting Palestine.
- [Egypt’s new monorail offers a modern ride, but Cairo is still not convinced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/egypts-new-monorail-offers-a-modern-ride-but-cairo-is-still-not-convinced/): Cairo’s East Nile monorail opened to passengers this month as a flagship of Egypt’s infrastructure ambitions.
- [Lebanon latest: Israel captures more land in the south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/lebanon-latest-israel-captures-more-land-in-the-south/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Lebanon as Israel expands its occupation there.
- [Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/indian-pm-modi-meets-myanmar-military-govt-leader-in-new-delhi/): Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
- [Tony Carruthers Case Explained: How A Botched Execution Reopened America's Death Penalty Debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/tony-carruthers-case-explained-how-a-botched-execution-reopened-americas-death-penalty-debate/): Failed Tennessee execution of Tony Carruthers after hour long attempts to find a vein sparks legal challenges, calls for execution moratorium, and scrutiny of upcoming cases.
- [Protest Erupts In Kenya Over Proposed Quarantine Centre For Americans Exposed To Ebola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/protest-erupts-in-kenya-over-proposed-quarantine-centre-for-americans-exposed-to-ebola/): Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu warned that the project could endanger nearby communities, saying, “This will expose our people to Ebola.”
- [New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Skips Israel Day Parade, Breaks 62-Year-Old Tradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-skips-israel-day-parade-breaks-62-year-old-tradition/): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips Israel Day parade for first time in 62 years, citing criticism of Israeli government, drawing backlash from Jewish leaders.
- [US Says It Shot Down 2 Iranian Missiles Fired At Kuwait Base, No Personnel Harmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-says-it-shot-down-2-iranian-missiles-fired-at-kuwait-base-no-personnel-harmed/): US forces said the missiles were detected and destroyed shortly after being launched.
- [Iran Suspends Dialogue With US Through Mediators As Israel Expands Lebanon Offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iran-suspends-dialogue-with-us-through-mediators-as-israel-expands-lebanon-offensive/): Iran suspends all mediated exchanges with the United States, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and violation of ceasefire conditions across multiple fronts.
- [How the world failed Ryan and Yaman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/how-the-world-failed-ryan-and-yaman/): An Israeli strike killed my children. What pains me is not just their loss but also the normalisation of their murder.
- [Hungary’s Magyar to amend the constitution to remove President Tamas Sulyok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/hungarys-magyar-to-amend-the-constitution-to-remove-president-tamas-sulyok/): After coming to power in April, PM Peter Magyar had given Sulyok a deadline of Sunday to leave office.
- [‘Spoiled insulin’: Sudan war disrupts drug supplies, fuelling smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/spoiled-insulin-sudan-war-disrupts-drug-supplies-fuelling-smuggling/): As the conflict destroys local production, Sudanese patients are forced to rely on expensive, smuggled medicines.
- [France Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker In Dramatic Atlantic Operation | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/france-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-dramatic-atlantic-operation-video/): A video released by Macron showed the moment French commandos were deployed onto the tanker, rappelling from a helicopter onto the vessel’s deck in rough Atlantic waters.
- [Caught On Cam: Tourist Plane Makes Crash Landing In Kenya's Maasai Mara Moments After Takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/caught-on-cam-tourist-plane-makes-crash-landing-in-kenyas-maasai-mara-moments-after-takeoff/): Masai Mara plane crash landing leaves tourists shaken but unharmed, pilot praised as KWS probes cause and safety concerns.
- [From Isolation To Celebration: Four Congolese Nurses Recover From Ebola, WHO Hails Milestone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/from-isolation-to-celebration-four-congolese-nurses-recover-from-ebola-who-hails-milestone/): Health authorities in Congo celebrate first Ebola survivors in Bunia, as WHO and MSF warn the outbreak remains deeply alarming.
- ['Major Points Settled': Piyush Goyal Says India-US Trade Deal Nearing First Tranche Completion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/major-points-settled-piyush-goyal-says-india-us-trade-deal-nearing-first-tranche-completion/): Goyal said some members of the US delegation have already arrived in India, while others are expected later on Monday ahead of scheduled meetings on June 2, 3 and 4.
- [Five Rescued, Two To Go: How Seven Men Searching For Gold Ended Up Trapped In A Laos Cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/five-rescued-two-to-go-how-seven-men-searching-for-gold-ended-up-trapped-in-a-laos-cave/): Rescuers in Laos race to save two men still trapped in a flooded cave, battling rising water and narrow passages as weather threatens to complicate the high profile mission.
- [How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/how-could-el-nino-reshape-tropical-storms-around-the-world-this-year/): El Nino tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storms in the Pacific Ocean.
- [Residents flee Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel orders strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/residents-flee-beiruts-southern-suburbs-as-israel-orders-strikes/): Videos show gridlocked traffic in the southern suburbs of Beirut as residents rushed to evacuate the Dahiyeh area.
- [Ukraine’s forcibly transferred children must not be a bargaining chip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ukraines-forcibly-transferred-children-must-not-be-a-bargaining-chip/): Russia must face more pressure to fulfil its legal obligations to return the Ukrainian children.
- [Iran Warns IDF Strikes In Lebanon Breach Ceasefire, Threatens Israel And US With Consequences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iran-warns-idf-strikes-in-lebanon-breach-ceasefire-threatens-israel-and-us-with-consequences/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Iran US ceasefire covers all fronts including Lebanon, warns any violation anywhere breaks the truce and blames the US and Israel.
- ['Won't Allow Territory To Be Used Against India': Myanmar President Assures PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/wont-allow-territory-to-be-used-against-india-myanmar-president-assures-pm-modi/): A detailed discussion took place between the two leaders covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including trade, defence, security, and border management.
- [Veteran Cardiologist Says Trump's Health Report Raises More Questions Than Answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/veteran-cardiologist-says-trumps-health-report-raises-more-questions-than-answers/): Jonathan Reiner said the White House memo left several clinical issues unresolved despite concluding that the president was in “excellent health”.
- [What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/what-is-lebanons-beaufort-castle-and-why-has-israel-captured-it/): The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.
- [French Navy seizes Russian oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/french-navy-seizes-russian-oil-tanker/): French Navy seizes Russian oil tanker
- [England World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group and squad list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/england-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-and-squad-list/): England cruised through qualifying, but some fans are concerned over the squad selection and the form against top teams.
- [Greece reopens Syrian and Afghan asylum cases, hoping for returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/greece-reopens-syrian-and-afghan-asylum-cases-hoping-for-returns/): Greece’s migration minister recently said Athens does not share common values with ‘hardcore Islam’.
- [IAF Chief Visits France As India Looks To Bolster Fighter Fleet With 114 Rafales](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iaf-chief-visits-france-as-india-looks-to-bolster-fighter-fleet-with-114-rafales/): The move marks a major step in India’s long-pending plan to strengthen the Air Force fleet and address the shortage in fighter squadrons.
- [Malaysia Joins Australia, Brazil, Indonesia In Barring Children Under 16 From Social Media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/malaysia-joins-australia-brazil-indonesia-in-barring-children-under-16-from-social-media/): Malaysia enforces rules banning under 16s from social media accounts, requiring age checks on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, with fines for noncompliant companies
- [US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-iran-trade-new-attacks-amid-talks-heres-what-we-know/): Washington and Tehran are attacking each other despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 8.
- [Israel bombs a beloved Lebanese landmark, chef Husen Fayad’s restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/israel-bombs-a-beloved-lebanese-landmark-chef-husen-fayads-restaurant/): Israel destroyed Arch Almoulouk, a resort and restaurant owned by famous Lebanese chef Husen Fayad in Wadi al-Hujeir.
- [Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ethiopia-holds-elections-with-pm-abiys-party-expected-to-dominate/): Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
- [French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/french-navy-backed-by-the-uk-intercepts-russian-oil-tanker/): According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to ‘skirt international sanctions’.
- [Kuwait condemns Iranian attack as Iran-US trade new strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/kuwait-condemns-iranian-attack-as-iran-us-trade-new-strikes/): Kuwait activated its air defences after what its foreign ministry later described as a ‘heinous Iranian attack’.
- [Iran’s IRGC launches retaliatory strike after US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/irans-irgc-launches-retaliatory-strike-after-us-attacks/): Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country.
- [Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/which-football-rule-changes-will-be-implemented-during-the-world-cup/): Red cards for covering mouths, corner kicks for time wasting and broadened use of VAR technology will be implemented.
- [Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/ultra-orthodox-jewish-demonstrators-storm-israeli-police-station/): Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station
- [Can India And US Finally Seal The Deal? US Trade Representatives In Delhi Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/can-india-and-us-finally-seal-the-deal-us-trade-representatives-in-delhi-ahead-of-high-stakes-talks/): Last week, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said that India and the United States had completed about 99 per cent of negotiations for an interim agreement.
- [Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Ceasefire Violations, Says Lebanon Truce Key To Any Final Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iran-accuses-us-israel-of-ceasefire-violations-says-lebanon-truce-key-to-any-final-deal/): Iran accused the US and Israel of repeated ceasefire violations, linking any deal with Washington to an end to fighting in Lebanon.
- [US Infrastructure Hit Hard During Iran War, Over 20 Military Sites Damaged Since February 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/us-infrastructure-hit-hard-during-iran-war-over-20-military-sites-damaged-since-february-28/): Iran has targeted key US military facilities in the Gulf since the US-Israeli strikes on February 28, causing millions of dollars in damage to state-of-the-art air defence systems.
- [Washington proposes ‘roadmap’ for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/washington-proposes-roadmap-for-de-escalation-in-lebanon-us-official/): Plan aims to create conducive environment for a gradual de-escalation and cessation of all hostilities, official says.
- [Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/vinicius-brings-maracana-curtain-raiser-to-life-as-brazil-rout-panama-6-2/): Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.
- [Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/political-commentators-cenk-piker-say-uk-bars-them-over-israel-remarks/): The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.
- [Nepal's Big Admission? Why Balen Shah's 'Encroachment' Remark Has Triggered A Row Back Home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/nepals-big-admission-why-balen-shahs-encroachment-remark-has-triggered-a-row-back-home/): Nepal’s prime minister said both India and Nepal had “encroached” on each other’s territories, bringing fresh focus to one of South Asia’s oldest unresolved border disputes
- ['Nepal Encroached Indian Territory': Massive Row Over Balen Shah's Maiden Address In Parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/nepal-encroached-indian-territory-massive-row-over-balen-shahs-maiden-address-in-parliament/): Nepal PM Balen Shah triggered a massive political storm in his country by suggesting that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory.
- [Iran war day 94: US strikes Iranian sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/iran-war-day-94-us-strikes-iranian-sites-kuwait-intercepts-missiles/): While a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, Israel has deepened its offensive into southern Lebanon.
- [Pakistan’s Biggest City Is Running Out Of Water, Gas, Electricity: What's Happening In Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/pakistans-biggest-city-is-running-out-of-water-gas-electricity-whats-happening-in-karachi/): Karachi has now entered its second consecutive month of water shortages. Thousands of families have become dependent on water tankers and private suppliers.
- [Indian-Origin Pilot Killed In US Helicopter Crash Hours After Getting Married: 'He Was So Happy'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/indian-origin-pilot-killed-in-us-helicopter-crash-hours-after-getting-married-he-was-so-happy/): Dave Fiji, a Delta Air Lines pilot, and his wife were on their way to their honeymoon when the Robinson R66 helicopter flying them crashed near their Dawsonville wedding venue.
- [Million Dollars A Month: What Bankrupt Pakistan Spends On Lobbying Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/million-dollars-a-month-what-bankrupt-pakistan-spends-on-lobbying-trump/): Islamabad is spending between $10 million and $12 million annually in an effort to manage growing diplomatic and defence challenges.
- [Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/tense-election-night-in-colombia-as-country-heads-to-presidential-runoff/): Colombia’s election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda.
- [Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close, Blasts Democrats, 'Unpatriotic Republicans' For 'Chirping'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/trump-says-iran-deal-is-close-blasts-democrats-unpatriotic-republicans-for-chirping/): Donald Trump said Iran wants a deal with the US and criticised Democrats and Republicans for publicly commenting on negotiations.
- [Bombers Vs Bulldozers: US Strikes Fall Short As Iran Restores Access To Underground Missile Sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/bombers-vs-bulldozers-us-strikes-fall-short-as-iran-restores-access-to-underground-missile-sites/): Iran has now restored access to 50 out of 69 tunnel entrances struck by the US and Israel at 18 underground missile facilities, a report revealed.
- [Redemption At Beaufort? Israel Erases Ghosts Of 2000 With Return To Lebanon Fortress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/redemption-at-beaufort-israel-erases-ghosts-of-2000-with-return-to-lebanon-fortress/): Beaufort has long been a strategic military position and a powerful symbol of Israel’s 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon, which ended with its withdrawal in 2000.
- [Netanyahu Hails Beaufort Seizure As 'Dramatic Shift' As Israel Intensifies War Against Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/netanyahu-hails-beaufort-seizure-as-dramatic-shift-as-israel-intensifies-war-against-hezbollah/): Netanyahu hailed the Israeli capture of the Beaufort Castle and the surrounding ridge, calling it a “dramatic shift” in Israeli policy as troops moved deeper into Lebanon.
- [Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/israel-airstrike-kills-at-least-two-palestinians-at-gaza-port/): At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
- [Pakistan Army Accused Of Rigging Gilgit-Baltistan Polls, Backing LeT-Linked Candidates | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/pakistan-army-accused-of-rigging-gilgit-baltistan-polls-backing-let-linked-candidates-exclusive/): Critics have also accused the military leadership of reviving policies reminiscent of the era of General Zia-ul-Haq, who promoted Islamisation policies across Pakistan
- [Trump's Health Report Omits Cardiac Scores, Other Crucial Test Metrics; Sparks Transparency Concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/01/trumps-health-report-omits-cardiac-scores-other-crucial-test-metrics-sparks-transparency-concerns/): Doctors reviewing Trump’s latest health report say key cardiac details and past medical conditions were omitted, raising questions about transparency.
- [Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/drones-light-up-taipeis-night-sky-for-computex-trade-show/): Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
- [Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trump-berated-netanyahu-analysts-question-us-israel-feud-rumours/): Analysts say ‘strategic leaks’ aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Second Shooting In US In 24 Hours: Two Officers Shot In Atlantic City, Suspect Killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/second-shooting-in-us-in-24-hours-two-officers-shot-in-atlantic-city-suspect-killed/): Two police officers were injured and a suspect killed in a shooting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, authorities say, a day after a separate Iowa shooting spree left six people dead
- ['I Can't Breathe': Video Of UK Student Henry Nowak's Final Moments Sparks Outrage, PM Starmer Reacts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/i-cant-breathe-video-of-uk-student-henry-nowaks-final-moments-sparks-outrage-pm-starmer-reacts/): The footage, which has triggered widespread outrage, shows Nowak repeatedly telling police officers that he could not breathe as he lay handcuffed on the ground after the attack.
- [Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/russia-launches-massive-overnight-attack-on-ukraine/): Russia launched a massive overnight attack on cities across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people including children.
- ['US Would Like To End It As Soon As Possible': Marco Rubio On Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-would-like-to-end-it-as-soon-as-possible-marco-rubio-on-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver/): Rubio said waiver was introduced as a temporary measure to help stabilise global energy supplies and was never intended to alter the broader US policy of sanctioning Russian oil.
- [Roads To Pakistan’s Adiala Jail Shut: PTI Leaders Begin Sit-In Over Imran Khan’s Isolation | Exclusive Details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/roads-to-pakistans-adiala-jail-shut-pti-leaders-begin-sit-in-over-imran-khans-isolation-exclusive-details/): Speaking from the blockade site, the former Prime Minister’s sister, Aleema Khanum, revealed that Imran Khan has been placed in absolute solitary confinement
- [Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/spain-bans-dr-congo-world-cup-warm-up-due-to-ebola-fears/): Spanish mayor bans DR Congo pre-World Cup 2026 game in La Linea de la Concepcion due to Ebola fears.
- [Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/inside-the-billion-dollar-business-of-getting-a-visa/): An investigation reveals how visa giant VFS Global profits from millions of visa applications from the Global South.
- [Blue Origin failure sets back NASA lunar goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/blue-origin-failure-sets-back-nasa-lunar-goals/): Blue Origin’s latest rocket test didn’t just end in a fireball — it may have burned a hole in NASA’s timeline.
- [What to know about Tuesday’s primaries in California, New Jersey, Montana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/what-to-know-about-tuesdays-primaries-in-california-new-jersey-montana/): Voters in six US states are casting primary ballots that will set the battle lines for November’s midterm elections.
- [‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/milestone-macron-opens-paris-monument-honouring-rwanda-genocide-victims/): President Macron, acknowledging France’s ‘responsibility’ in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation ‘milestone’.
- [Israeli settlers torch Palestinian homes in village near Ramallah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/israeli-settlers-torch-palestinian-homes-in-village-near-ramallah/): Khirbet Abu Falah has been frequently targeted by settler attacks, with over 30 incidents reported since late March.
- [US says Iran’s new supreme leader alive and ‘increasingly engaging’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-says-irans-new-supreme-leader-alive-and-increasingly-engaging/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasingly engaging in negotiations.
- [Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/who-are-the-best-young-players-to-watch-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America.
- [Lebanon hopes crunch talks in Washington will halt an Israeli invasion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/lebanon-hopes-crunch-talks-in-washington-will-halt-an-israeli-invasion/): What will Israel and Lebanon discuss in Washington, as Hezbollah and Israel continue to battle in south Lebanon.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: No respite for Eid as Israel kills dozens in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/palestine-weekly-wrap-no-respite-for-eid-as-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza/): International isolation has deepened after reports of sexual abuse and the widening seizure of Gaza territory.
- ['We're World's Sole Superpower': Rubio Hails US Military Prowess Amid West Asia Tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/were-worlds-sole-superpower-rubio-hails-us-military-prowess-amid-west-asia-tensions/): Marco Rubio says the US remains the “sole global superpower,” warns Iran over “unlawful” actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and dismisses Iran’s naval threat.
- [Scene of damaged hospital after Israeli strike in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/scene-of-damaged-hospital-after-israeli-strike-in-southern-lebanon/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto is at the scene of Jabal Amel Hospital, which was ‘significantly damaged’ in Israeli attacks.
- [UK police bodycam video shows wrongful arrest of dying teen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/uk-police-bodycam-video-shows-wrongful-arrest-of-dying-teen/): Newly-released bodycam video shows the moment UK police wrongfully arrested 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he was dying.
- [French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/french-pm-to-fast-track-security-bill-after-psg-football-violence-and-riots/): More than 200 people were arrested in France following PSG’s Champions League win, which followed semifinal disorder.
- [Iran’s supreme leader appears more active as talks continue: US’s Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/irans-supreme-leader-appears-more-active-as-talks-continue-uss-rubio/): Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear file, US State Secretary tells lawmakers.
- [Norway supports ethics complaint against FIFA’s Infantino on World Cup eve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/norway-supports-ethics-complaint-against-fifas-infantino-on-world-cup-eve/): NFF president Lise Klaveness has called on FIFA to scrap the FIFA Peace Prize award to protect its political neutrality.
- [US-Iran Peace Deal: Who Sets The Terms? Trump, Netanyahu & Pakistan Mediation Debate | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-iran-peace-deal-who-sets-the-terms-trump-netanyahu-pakistan-mediation-debate-exclusive/): In this exclusive discussion, former White House advisor Robert Pape and former US Director Joe Kent weigh in on the future of a possible US-Iran peace deal and the key question: on whose terms will peace be negotiated?The conversation explores whether any agreement can deliver long-term stability, Pakistan’s surprising role in Iran war mediation, and […]
- [UK Using Elon Musk's Satellite Network Starshield For Defence Operations: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/uk-using-elon-musks-satellite-network-starshield-for-defence-operations-report/): UK adopts SpaceX’s Starshield for secure military communications, shifting operations from Starlink.
- [Pakistan Faces Embarrassment As 'Illegal' Mosque Inaugurated By Envoy Faces Demolition In Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/pakistan-faces-embarrassment-as-illegal-mosque-inaugurated-by-envoy-faces-demolition-in-japan/): The mosque was constructed in an urban development control area where construction is generally prohibited unless specific permissions are secured under the City Planning Act.
- [Will Humanoid Robots, Physical AI Shape Future Industries? Here's What SoftBank’s CEO Said](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/will-humanoid-robots-physical-ai-shape-future-industries-heres-what-softbanks-ceo-said/): SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son says robotics and physical AI could be trillion-dollar industries, as SoftBank plans a 75 billion euro AI infrastructure investment in France.
- ['False & Erroneous': Trump Rejects Reports Of Iran Talks Collapse, Says Negotiations Are On Track](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/false-erroneous-trump-rejects-reports-of-iran-talks-collapse-says-negotiations-are-on-track/): Trump also criticised Iran’s leadership, saying the issue had remained unresolved for decades and could not be allowed to continue indefinitely.
- [UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/un-tells-world-to-brace-for-extreme-weather-as-el-nino-looms/): Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could ‘hit even harder’ this year, UN chief warns.
- [Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/canada-seeks-usmca-renewal-for-16-years-sector-tariff-discussions/): Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.
- [US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-university-sells-dead-bodies-to-navy-for-israeli-military-training/): The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.
- [US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-targets-brazil-with-new-tariffs-over-trade-practices/): The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
- [Could Trump’s government be influencing Canada’s separatist movement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/could-trumps-government-be-influencing-canadas-separatist-movement/): Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?
- [‘Encroached territory’: Why India-Nepal border dispute is heating up again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/encroached-territory-why-india-nepal-border-dispute-is-heating-up-again/): Balendra Shah’s recent comments about Nepal encroaching on Indian territory have revived a 200-year-old border dispute.
- [Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/albanians-protest-kushner-plan-for-sazan-island-luxury-resort/): Hundreds have rallied in Albania against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island.
- [Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/is-the-taliban-russia-mou-good-for-afghanistan/): The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country’s long-term national interests.
- [EXCLUSIVE |Trump & Netanyahu Clash Over Lebanon Strikes | Israel Says Hezbollah Attacks Continue |PS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/exclusive-trump-netanyahu-clash-over-lebanon-strikes-israel-says-hezbollah-attacks-continue-ps/): A tense phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has spotlighted growing divisions over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. Trump reportedly urged a ceasefire to prevent further escalation and protect ongoing negotiations involving Iran.However, Netanyahu is said to have maintained that Israel will continue strikes if Hezbollah attacks persist on […]
- [US Backed Strikes On Beirut's Dahiyeh If Hezbollah Attacks Continue, Claims Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-backed-strikes-on-beiruts-dahiyeh-if-hezbollah-attacks-continue-claims-israel/): Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz says US backs a doctrine allowing strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh if Hezbollah attacks northern Israel.
- [UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/uk-athletics-fined-over-death-of-uae-paralympian-abdullah-hayayei/): Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World ​Para Athletics Championships.
- [World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/world-cup-delay-for-switzerlands-embolo-while-us-reviews-travel-document/): Embolo is Switzerland’s first-choice forward, with 24 goals in 86 internationals, but could not join the squad.
- [Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue after Trump saying they’d stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-continue-after-trump-saying-theyd-stop/): Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, a day after US President said the ‘shooting’ would stop
- [Belgian NGO urges India to arrest Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/belgian-ngo-urges-india-to-arrest-israeli-reservist-over-alleged-war-crimes/): The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.
- [‘Trapped’: Gaza patients flown to Iraq stuck in administrative limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trapped-gaza-patients-flown-to-iraq-stuck-in-administrative-limbo/): Palestinian patients stripped of their documents are confined inside a Baghdad medical centre.
- [Global Economy To Enter 'Red Zone'? IEA Sounds Alarm Over Continued Hormuz Disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/global-economy-to-enter-red-zone-iea-sounds-alarm-over-continued-hormuz-disruptions/): IEA chief Fatih Birol said the world is quickly running out of the buffers that have prevented a sharper oil shock from the “largest energy crisis in history” in West Asia.
- ['Ukraine Was Not That Line': Ex-Aide Admits Obama Was Ready To Go To War For Baltic States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/ukraine-was-not-that-line-ex-aide-admits-obama-was-ready-to-go-to-war-for-baltic-states/): Ben Rhodes said the Obama admin believed Russia could attempt a “little green men” scenario in Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania after it seized Crimea.
- [Inside Job? Hackers Use Meta AI Support Bot To Target Barack Obama’s Instagram Account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/inside-job-hackers-use-meta-ai-support-bot-to-target-barack-obamas-instagram-account/): Meta fixes flaw in its AI support chatbot after hackers took over Instagram accounts, including those linked to Barack Obama’s White House team, Sephora and John Bentivegna.
- [Germany Lifts Airport Transit Visa Requirement For Indian Nationals: All You Need To Know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/germany-lifts-airport-transit-visa-requirement-for-indian-nationals-all-you-need-to-know/): The new rule removes this requirement, making layovers in Germany easier for Indian travellers heading to third countries.
- [Get, Set, Ready! Cairo To Soon Break China's World Record Of Having Largest Monorail | Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/get-set-ready-cairo-to-soon-break-chinas-world-record-of-having-largest-monorail-pics/): Till now, China boasted of having world’s longest recognised monorail, 98.5-km Chongqing system. However, Egypt will soon outrun the “cyberpunk city” network by 1.8 km.
- [Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/every-world-leader-who-has-visited-china-in-2026-in-one-chart/): China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
- [Underground drug smuggling tunnel discovered from Tijuana to San Diego](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/underground-drug-smuggling-tunnel-discovered-from-tijuana-to-san-diego/): A tunnel was discovered running underneath the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons.
- [What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/what-are-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-squads-for-all-48-teams/): From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
- [Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/mamdani-signs-executive-order-letting-kids-stay-up-late-for-nba-finals/): Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals.
- [Southampton backs ‘spygate’ Eckert despite world’s most lucrative game miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/southampton-backs-spygate-eckert-despite-worlds-most-lucrative-game-miss/): Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.
- ['98% Of Indo-Nepal Boundary Demarcated': India Rejects Third-Party Role After Nepal PM's Remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/98-of-indo-nepal-boundary-demarcated-india-rejects-third-party-role-after-nepal-pms-remarks/): Randhir Jaiswal said India had taken note of Shah’s comments as well as a subsequent statement issued by Nepal’s foreign ministry.
- [Top 10 Countries Most Affected By Terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/top-10-countries-most-affected-by-terrorism/): According to the Global Terrorism Index 2026, 81 countries showev improvements in their scores in 2025.
- ['No Locus Standi': India Swiftly Rejects Pakistan-EU Joint Statement On Jammu & Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/no-locus-standi-india-swiftly-rejects-pakistan-eu-joint-statement-on-jammu-kashmir/): The inclusion of Jammu and Kashmir in the Pakistan-EU communique is viewed by Indian officials as an unnecessary distraction engineered by Islamabad
- ['Raped By 600-700 Men In Over 3 Years': UK MP Reveals Shocking 'Pak Grooming Gang' Testimonies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/raped-by-600-700-men-in-over-3-years-uk-mp-reveals-shocking-pak-grooming-gang-testimonies/): The testimonies given by British lawmaker Rupert Lowe stated that gang members used racial comparisons to justify the way they “treated and controlled” women.
- [How does Iran’s leadership view the emerging deal with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/how-does-irans-leadership-view-the-emerging-deal-with-the-us/): Iranian authorities reject capitulation, but there are subtle differences between various factions.
- [Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/australia-dont-conflate-anti-semitism-with-criticism-of-israel/): The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability.
- [Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/massive-fire-engulfs-jakarta-market-leaving-hundreds-homeless/): Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.
- [World Cup: No ICE deployment; extra security for Iran games in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/world-cup-no-ice-deployment-extra-security-for-iran-games-in-los-angeles/): Federal agents will be present during the World Cup, but immigration enforcement will not occur, county sheriff says.
- [US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-gunman-kills-six-family-members-and-takes-his-own-life/): US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life
- [‘Brought Shame Upon Religion’: UK Sikh Man Jailed For Teen's Murder After False Racial Abuse Claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/brought-shame-upon-religion-uk-sikh-man-jailed-for-teens-murder-after-false-racial-abuse-claim/): British Sikh man Vickrum Digwa gets life with minimum 21 years for murdering student Henry Nowak in Southampton.
- [Iran Official Says 'War Is Inevitable' Even As Trump Claims Peace Talks Continuing At 'Rapid Pace'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/iran-official-says-war-is-inevitable-even-as-trump-claims-peace-talks-continuing-at-rapid-pace/): US President Donald Trump said indirect talks with Iran were continuing at a “rapid pace” aimed at extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Keir Starmer Lost Authority After U-Turn On Welfare Reforms, Private Mandelson Files Text Reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/keir-starmer-lost-authority-after-u-turn-on-welfare-reforms-private-mandelson-files-text-reveals/): Private messages in the Mandelson files reveal senior Labour figures feared Keir Starmer fatally weakened his authority after backing down on welfare cuts.
- [Johnny Depp Happy? Shipwrecks Linked To Real-Life Pirates Of Caribbean Found In Bahamas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/johnny-depp-happy-shipwrecks-linked-to-real-life-pirates-of-caribbean-found-in-bahamas/): Archaeologists find six shipwrecks in Nassau Harbour, including three from the “golden age of piracy”, with a burned hull, cannon and guns possibly linked to pirate Henry Avery.
- [Somalia needs a political settlement before it is too late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/somalia-needs-a-political-settlement-before-it-is-too-late/): Somalia is entering a dangerous moment without a path to elections or a political transition.
- [Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/huge-messi-statue-taken-down-in-india-over-safety-fears/): Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears.
- [France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/france-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad/): Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
- [Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/tennis-stars-rejoice-as-serena-williams-announces-competitive-comeback/): The 44-year-old will return at the Queen’s Club Championships this month after receiving women’s doubles wildcard entry.
- [‘Like mice in a cage’: Inside Europe’s prison overcrowding crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/like-mice-in-a-cage-inside-europes-prison-overcrowding-crisis/): In some of Europe’s richest countries, including Belgium, overcrowding is driving a severe deterioration of conditions.
- [High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/high-court-orders-kenya-government-to-release-details-of-ebola-facility/): Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki to protest against the planned site.
- [Why Do Most Africans Have Dark Skin? The Science Behind Nature's Protective Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/why-do-most-africans-have-dark-skin-the-science-behind-natures-protective-shield/): Why do most Africans have dark skin? It is about evolution. Scientists say melanin acts as a natural shield against harmful UV rays, helping protect the body from intense sunlight
- ['Putin Is A Loser': Ukraine Hits Out At Russia After Deadly Missile Barrage, Urges US Assistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/putin-is-a-loser-ukraine-hits-out-at-russia-after-deadly-missile-barrage-urges-us-assistance/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 656 attack drones and 73 missiles of various types that killed 13 people in Dnipro and Kyiv.
- [Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/senegal-president-names-government-boycotted-by-ally-turned-rival/): Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
- [China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/china-opens-its-markets-to-african-exports-who-benefits/): China’s tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.
- [Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/mozambique-says-5-citizens-killed-in-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/): The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
- [Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/hailstorm-hits-denver-and-causes-widespread-disruption/): A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
- [Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/norway-salvages-18th-century-shipwreck-recovers-porcelain-and-chandelier/): Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.
- [Trump Once Called Obama's 2015 Deal With Iran The 'Worst Ever'. Now, It Is His Playbook For Peace Push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trump-once-called-obamas-2015-deal-with-iran-the-worst-ever-now-it-is-his-playbook-for-peace-push/): The JCPOA deal, signed under the presidency of Barack Obama, placed curbs on Iran’s nuclear activities for 15 years until 2030
- ['Jai Shri Ram' Chants In A Canada Grocery Store Go Viral, Internet Says 'Stop The Racist Panic' | Video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/jai-shri-ram-chants-in-a-canada-grocery-store-go-viral-internet-says-stop-the-racist-panic-video/): A viral clip of individuals dressed as Hindu deities chanting slogans inside a Brampton supermarket divides netizens over public decorum and cultural pride.
- [Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/iran-war-day-95-trump-pushes-lebanon-truce-after-tehran-vows-to-end-talks/): Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.
- [South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/south-africas-world-cup-delegation-departs-for-mexico-without-coach/): Bafana Bafana’s departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
- [At least nine people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/at-least-nine-people-killed-dozens-wounded-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine/): Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s air force.
- [Four Hours From Disaster: How One Netanyahu Order Nearly Derailed A Historic US-Iran Deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/four-hours-from-disaster-how-one-netanyahu-order-nearly-derailed-a-historic-us-iran-deal/): US President Donald Trump personally intervened, confronting Netanyahu in a tense phone call and pressing Israel to halt plans for further escalation in Lebanon.
- [India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/indias-zee-entertainment-signs-world-cup-2026-broadcast-deal-with-fifa/): Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women’s World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
- [Operation Checkmate: 30 Indian Truckers Working Illegally In US Arrested, Likely To Be Deported](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/operation-checkmate-30-indian-truckers-working-illegally-in-us-arrested-likely-to-be-deported/): Around 30 Indians operating as commercial truck drivers were arrested as part of ‘Operation Checkmate’ for living in the US illegally.
- [9 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Unleashes Barrage Of Missiles, Drones After Zelenskyy's Warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/9-killed-in-ukraine-as-russia-unleashes-barrage-of-missiles-drones-after-zelenskyys-warning/): Russia launched missile and drone attacks on major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv, on Sunday that killed nine and wounded more than 70 people.
- [Hezbollah Said No To A Partial Ceasefire, Then Said Yes To A Full One. What Changed In 12 Hours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/hezbollah-said-no-to-a-partial-ceasefire-then-said-yes-to-a-full-one-what-changed-in-12-hours/): The revised proposal reportedly expanded beyond Beirut and covered land, air and sea operations across Lebanese territory
- [Why Trump Cut Tariffs On Farm, Industrial Equipment From 25% To 15% And What It Means For India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/why-trump-cut-tariffs-on-farm-industrial-equipment-from-25-to-15-and-what-it-means-for-india/): The move comes at a time when trade negotiations between India and the United States are continuing, with an interim deal yet to be finalised.
- [Trump To Drop His $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund After Rare Republican Revolt, Judge's Rebuke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trump-to-drop-his-1-8-billion-anti-weaponisation-fund-after-rare-republican-revolt-judges-rebuke/): The Justice Department said it would abide by a federal court ruling that halted any payouts from the $1.8 million fund aimed to compensate victims of legal persecution.
- [Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/google-parent-alphabet-to-sell-80bn-in-stock-to-fund-ai-plans/): US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
- [Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/mexican-protesters-clash-with-police-ahead-of-the-2026-world-cup/): Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- [Rafael Grossi: the next Iran nuclear deal will look very different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/rafael-grossi-the-next-iran-nuclear-deal-will-look-very-different/): IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model.
- [Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/woman-assaulted-by-dutch-police-at-asylum-centre-speaks-to-al-jazeera/): Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.
- ['Everybody Hates You Now': Why Trump Is Suddenly Clashing With Netanyahu Over Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/everybody-hates-you-now-why-trump-is-suddenly-clashing-with-netanyahu-over-middle-east/): For perhaps the first time since Trump’s return to office, Washington’s diplomatic priorities appear to be colliding with Netanyahu’s military strategy
- ['Pick A Side, Cut Ties With Tehran': Trump Warns Oman As Muscat’s Neutrality Comes Under Fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/pick-a-side-cut-ties-with-tehran-trump-warns-oman-as-muscats-neutrality-comes-under-fire/): Oman, a key US ally, has faced strains in its ties with Washington over discussions with Iran on proposed mechanism to charge transit fees for ships passing through Hormuz.
- [US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-defense-department-bars-journalists-from-its-press-office/): Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
- [6 Of Family Killed After Shooting Spree In Iowa's Muscatine, Suspect Dies By Suicide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/6-of-family-killed-after-shooting-spree-in-iowas-muscatine-suspect-dies-by-suicide/): Police in Muscatine say a domestic dispute led to shootings at multiple locations, leaving six victims and the suspected gunman dead.
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump Says Talks With Tehran Continue At 'Rapid Pace', Deal Expected 'Over Next Week'](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-trump-says-talks-with-tehran-continue-at-rapid-pace-deal-expected-over-next-week/): US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump said he brokered a halt to Israel-Hezbollah war, after Iran announced that it would pause peace talks due to infighting in Lebanon
- [Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/japans-football-team-sports-cowboy-hats-ahead-of-world-cup/): Japan’s national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.
- [Deadly fire rips through New Delhi hotel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/deadly-fire-rips-through-new-delhi-hotel/): A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals.
- [Ukraine attacks St Petersburg as Russia hosts its own ‘Davos’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/ukraine-attacks-st-petersburg-as-russia-hosts-its-own-davos/): Ukraine launched a series of air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg late Tuesday.
- [Kuwait labels Iran attack ‘heinous aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/kuwait-labels-iran-attack-heinous-aggression/): Kuwait’s defence ministry has labelled an attack on the country’s international airport as ‘heinous Iranian aggression’.
- [Israel’s decades-long history of invading Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israels-decades-long-history-of-invading-lebanon/): Israel has invaded Lebanon for the sixth time in 48 years. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami outlines this history.
- [Ten years on, world remembers Muhammad Ali ‘the Greatest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/ten-years-on-world-remembers-muhammad-ali-the-greatest/): Ten years on, world remembers Muhammad Ali ‘the Greatest’
- [Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/gunfire-erupts-in-mogadishu-before-protests-against-somali-presidents-rule/): Ex-Somali PM Khaire accuses government forces of attacking him before planned antigovernment protests in Mogadishu.
- [Dalai Lama receives Grammy award for spoken-word album](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/dalai-lama-receives-grammy-award-for-spoken-word-album/): Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album.
- [Israeli strikes near Tyre hospital put youngest patient at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israeli-strikes-near-tyre-hospital-put-youngest-patient-at-risk/): Jabal Aamel Hospital in Tyre was heavily damaged after an Israeli strike levelled nearby buildings, leaving key medical
- [Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israeli-attacks-kill-nine-in-lebanon-reach-beirut-outskirts/): The attacks test a US-mediated deal to curb Israel-Hezbollah attacks, and new Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington.
- [Iran faces a new energy imbalance, but its options are limited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iran-faces-a-new-energy-imbalance-but-its-options-are-limited/): Iran’s government weighs limited energy control options in a strained economy, with the war impacting production.
- [‘Disgraceful’: Egypt jails activist Douma after article on its prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/disgraceful-egypt-jails-activist-douma-after-article-on-its-prisons/): Rights group PEN America says Douma’s ‘case embodies part of an escalating crackdown on writers in Egypt’.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/fifa-world-cup-2026-can-asian-champions-qatar-reach-the-knockouts/): Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.
- [Netanyahu downplays US-Israel rift after Trump confirms criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/netanyahu-downplays-us-israel-rift-after-trump-confirms-criticism/): US president acknowledges he had harsh words for Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks but says he ‘likes’ the Israeli leader.
- [US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-cites-forced-labour-concerns-as-grounds-for-new-tariffs/): USTR’s proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump’s tariffs.
- [Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/lula-says-brazil-cannot-accept-treatment-after-new-us-tariffs-proposed/): Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
- [UK minister condemns violent protests against student’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/uk-minister-condemns-violent-protests-against-students-murder/): Henry Nowak’s death has spurred right-wing claims ‘two-tier’ policing disadvantages white people
- [Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/which-world-cup-2026-stadiums-will-host-matches-in-us-canada-and-mexico/): A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.
- [The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/the-ebola-outbreak-the-world-isnt-paying-attention-to/): A deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading across borders, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain.
- [What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/what-is-the-st-petersburg-forum-putins-economic-outreach-to-the-world/): A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.
- [Israeli settlers are driving Palestinian shepherds from their grazing lands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israeli-settlers-are-driving-palestinian-shepherds-from-their-grazing-lands/): Settler attacks in the Jordan Valley have forced growing numbers of Palestinian communities to flee their villages.
- [Sabalenka the latest French Open shock exit as Shnaider wins quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/sabalenka-the-latest-french-open-shock-exit-as-shnaider-wins-quarterfinal/): Tennis’s top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open in quarterfinal Roland-Garros defeat to Diana Shnaider.
- [Three British navy personnel killed in helicopter crash in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/three-british-navy-personnel-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-england/): An investigation under way after the deadly accident during a training exercise near the town of Sourton in Devon.
- [Pro-Palestine US army veteran Adam Hamawy wins New Jersey primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/pro-palestine-us-army-veteran-adam-hamawy-wins-new-jersey-primary/): A former US Army combat surgeon who volunteered at Gaza hospital has a Democratic primary in New Jersey.
- [FBI agents fatally shoot alleged hostage-taker in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/fbi-agents-fatally-shoot-alleged-hostage-taker-in-california/): The shooting ends a 12-hour standoff in the city of Bakersfield between suspect and law enforcement.
- [Iran’s World Cup squad to depart for Mexico on June 6 despite US visa delay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/irans-world-cup-squad-to-depart-for-mexico-on-june-6-despite-us-visa-delay/): Squad’s visas for the US haven’t been issued, with Marco Rubio saying IRGC-linked members won’t be allowed to ’embed’.
- [Israel detains Palestine international women’s football player](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israel-detains-palestine-international-womens-football-player/): Rand Halawani’s detention also saw four other women arrested on Tuesday, including a former Palestine player.
- [The Population Bust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/the-population-bust/): A revealing global journey into declining birth rates, ageing societies, and their far-reaching impact.
- [Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams set to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/lamine-yamal-and-nico-williams-set-to-be-fit-for-spains-world-cup-opener/): Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Athletic’s Nico Williams are expected to shake injuries in time to face Cape Verde.
- [‘Doesn’t seem qualified’: Who is Bill Pulte, acting US intelligence chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/doesnt-seem-qualified-who-is-bill-pulte-acting-us-intelligence-chief/): Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump’s latest appointee.
- [Indian National Killed In Iranian Strike On Kuwait Airport; Embassy In Touch With Family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/indian-national-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-kuwait-airport-embassy-in-touch-with-family/): Embassy confirms an Indian national was killed in an attack at Kuwait International Airport, says it is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities and supporting the bereaved family.
- [Tit-For-Tat? Ukraine Targets Putin's St Petersburg After Repeated Attacks On Zelenskyy's Hometown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/tit-for-tat-ukraine-targets-putins-st-petersburg-after-repeated-attacks-on-zelenskyys-hometown/): Ukraine launches major drone strikes on St Petersburg, injuring several and disrupting Pulkovo Airport ahead of an economic forum.
- ['I Was A Little Perturbed': Trump Confirms Expletive-Laden Call With Netanyahu Over Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/i-was-a-little-perturbed-trump-confirms-expletive-laden-call-with-netanyahu-over-lebanon/): Trump confirmed he berated Netanyahu over Lebanon tensions, amid disputed reports of threats to bomb Beirut and concerns over stalled Iran peace talks.
- [India Condemns Attack On Kuwait Airport That Killed National, Says Civilians Shouldn't Be Targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/india-condemns-attack-on-kuwait-airport-that-killed-national-says-civilians-shouldnt-be-targeted/): Renewing its call for an end to such violence, the ministry stressed that civilian populations and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted.
- [US Mulls Ending Russian Oil Waiver-Sanctions: Impact On India DECODED | Plain Speak | News18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-mulls-ending-russian-oil-waiver-sanctions-impact-on-india-decoded-plain-speak-news18/): The United States is reportedly considering ending the waiver on Russian oil-related sanctions, a move that could have significant global economic and geopolitical implications. One of the key concerns is how this decision may impact India, which continues to import discounted Russian crude to meet its energy needs.In this video, we decode what the potential […]
- [Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/is-asia-facing-a-new-currency-crisis/): A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
- [Kuwait and Bahrain attacked as Iran launches missile and drone barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/kuwait-and-bahrain-attacked-as-iran-launches-missile-and-drone-barrage/): Kuwait and Bahrain attacked as Iran launches missile and drone barrage
- [Why is France so invested in the future of Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/why-is-france-so-invested-in-the-future-of-lebanon/): Analysts say France is hoping to reassert its diminishing influence in the region.
- [DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/drc-suggests-behind-closed-doors-world-cup-warm-up-to-offset-ebola-threat/): Mayor of Spain’s La Linea de la Concepcion bans friendly between DR Congo and Chile due to health concerns.
- [Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iran-kuwait-bahrain-hit-is-the-war-in-the-gulf-escalating-again/): Secretary of State Rubio tells US lawmakers the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.
- [Israel is building more military posts in Gaza, satellite imagery shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israel-is-building-more-military-posts-in-gaza-satellite-imagery-shows/): An investigation by Al Jazeera has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza.
- [Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/ferrari-sign-leclerc-on-new-long-term-contract-before-home-f1-monaco-gp/): Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in 2019.
- [Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/video-teachers-in-northern-nigeria-protest-abduction-of-school-children/): Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.
- [Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/does-uks-new-far-right-party-restore-pose-a-threat-to-farages-reform/): Restore Britain’s manifesto has pledged to implement the ‘most ambitious programme of mass deportations’.
- ['Would Like To Meet Him': Trump On Prospects Of Talks With Mojtaba Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/would-like-to-meet-him-trump-on-prospects-of-talks-with-mojtaba-khamenei/): Trump admitted that Mojtaba Khamenei remains influential in Iran’s decision-making despite reports about his health.
- [Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/morocco-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-and-squad-list/): The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
- [Iran's Khamenei To Be Laid To Rest Near Imam Shrine In Mashhad, Over 20 Million Mourners Expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/irans-khamenei-to-be-laid-to-rest-near-imam-shrine-in-mashhad-over-20-million-mourners-expected/): Funeral ceremonies for the slain leader will be held in three cities — Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad — with around 20 million mourners expected to throng the sites
- ['Nepal Is Priority Partner': PM Modi After Meeting Chairman Of Rastriya Swatantra Party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/nepal-is-priority-partner-pm-modi-after-meeting-chairman-of-rastriya-swatantra-party/): PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to elevating the “special and multifaceted” partnership between the two neighbours.
- [Army First, Public Later? Pakistan Budget Delayed Over GHQ’s Defence Hike Demand | Exclusive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/army-first-public-later-pakistan-budget-delayed-over-ghqs-defence-hike-demand-exclusive/): The budget delay has exposed Pakistan’s civil-military imbalance, with GHQ seeking a 20–25 per cent defence hike despite IMF pressure for tighter spending.
- [Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/fire-at-new-delhi-hotel-kills-at-least-21-people/): It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
- [Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/hilton-becerra-lead-california-governor-race-key-primary-election-results/): California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.
- [US artist sues FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural for World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-artist-sues-fifa-over-destruction-of-dallas-whale-mural-for-world-cup/): Wyland’s mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month to promote the World Cup.
- [Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/cape-verde-football-team-arrives-in-the-us-for-the-world-cup/): Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup.
- [Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/israels-invasion-of-southern-lebanon-devastates-centuries-of-history/): From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, heritage sites bear the brunt of Israel’s expanding military offensive.
- [Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iranian-drone-hits-kuwaits-main-airport-after-us-strikes-qeshm-island/): Clashes continue as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran shows little progress.
- [Foreign nationals among 21 dead in fire in Indian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/foreign-nationals-among-21-dead-in-fire-in-indian-capital/): Firefighters rescue more than 40 people trapped inside as thick smoke fills the burning New Delhi building.
- [US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-disables-ship-allegedly-bound-for-iranian-port/): US Central Command released video of it targeting a tanker that it says was en route to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf.
- [Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/democrat-and-republican-go-head-to-head-in-california-governor-race/): California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.
- [Why Does India Face 12.5% 'Forced Labour' Tariff While Others Get 10%? USTR Findings Explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/why-does-india-face-12-5-forced-labour-tariff-while-others-get-10-ustr-findings-explained/): The Office of the United States Trade Representative said it had found that the policies and practices of 60 economies were “unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce”
- [Iranian Drones Target Kuwait Airport In Fresh Strikes, Several Injured; Traffic Suspended](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iranian-drones-target-kuwait-airport-in-fresh-strikes-several-injured-traffic-suspended/): According to a statement from the Kuwaiti Army, the attack caused damage to the airport, resulting in the suspension of traffic
- [India Reacts To Trump’s New 12.5% Tariffs, Says ‘Engaged With US, Proposed Tariffs Not Final’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/india-reacts-to-trumps-new-12-5-tariffs-says-engaged-with-us-proposed-tariffs-not-final/): United States has proposed tariff action against India, after determining that it has failed to impose and enforce prohibitions on the import of goods produced with forced labour.
- [Nepal Students, The Force Behind Balen Shah's Rise, Now Want Him To Resign As PM; Here's Why](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/nepal-students-the-force-behind-balen-shahs-rise-now-want-him-to-resign-as-pm-heres-why/): The immediate controversy stems from remarks Shah made in Parliament regarding the long-running Nepal-India border dispute involving Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.
- [‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/service-is-the-rent-we-pay-muhammad-ali-remembered-10-years-on/): Ten years after the boxing legend’s death, widow Lonnie Ali urges a ‘day of compassion’ as US divisions deepen.
- [Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/can-a-us-president-promote-stock-theyve-invested-in/): Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
- [Outrage over UK police arrest video of dying student](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/outrage-over-uk-police-arrest-video-of-dying-student/): Footage of police arresting a dying student has set off heated protests in the UK.
- [Ukraine drone attack kills 7 in Russian-held territory in new escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/ukraine-drone-attack-kills-7-in-russian-held-territory-in-new-escalation/): The Russian-installed head of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, says a drone hit a bus travelling between Moscow and Simferopol.
- [Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/unfancied-brazil-will-stay-sharp-at-the-world-cup-casemiro-says/): Brazil are aiming for a record-extending sixth world title at the 2026 tournament in North America.
- [Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/is-the-great-nicobar-island-indias-hormuz-like-chokepoint-against-china/): Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
- [US broadcaster CBS fires 60 Minutes’s Scott Pelley after clash with bosses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-broadcaster-cbs-fires-60-minutess-scott-pelley-after-clash-with-bosses/): Veteran journalist’s dismissal comes after he reportedly accused management of ‘murdering’ influential news programme.
- [Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/japans-stock-market-hits-new-record-as-ai-boom-gathers-steam/): Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.
- [Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/messi-trains-alone-as-argentina-hold-first-world-cup-practice/): Messi works on ‘specific exercises’ as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring before the World Cup.
- ['F*ck India! F*ck India': Texas Man Tears Indian Flag In Front Of Cheering Crowd, Viral Video Sparks Outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/fck-india-fck-india-texas-man-tears-indian-flag-in-front-of-cheering-crowd-viral-video-sparks-outrage/): A viral video showing a Texas man tearing an Indian flag outside Frisco City Hall has sparked outrage and debate online
- [ISI-Underworld Crackdown: Dawood Aide Huzaifa Arrested, Agencies Probe Links To Pakistan-Based Handler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/isi-underworld-crackdown-dawood-aide-huzaifa-arrested-agencies-probe-links-to-pakistan-based-handler/): Alleged D-Company operative Huzaifa arrested in Mumbai raids, questioned over ISI links and recruitment, focus on associate Munna Jhingada and Dawood Ibrahim network.
- [What Is Zine Trend? Japan's Gen Z Ditches Screens And Chose These Handmade Magazines | In Pics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/what-is-zine-trend-japans-gen-z-ditches-screens-and-chose-these-handmade-magazines-in-pics/): Known for their DIY style, Zines can feature art, photography, essays, personal stories, or niche interests that are rarely covered by mainstream publications.
- ['Sold A Lot Of Paper': The Office Fans Go Wild As Idris Elba Gets Knighted By King Charles At Windsor Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/sold-a-lot-of-paper-the-office-fans-go-wild-as-idris-elba-gets-knighted-by-king-charles-at-windsor-castle/): Fans celebrated as King Charles III knighted the actor, but X users couldn’t resist joking about Charles Miner becoming ‘Sir Idris Elba.’
- [US Releases Footage Of Hellfire Strike That Disabled Tanker Bound For Iran's Kharg Island | Watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-releases-footage-of-hellfire-strike-that-disabled-tanker-bound-for-irans-kharg-island-watch/): According to CENTCOM, the vessel ignored repeated warnings issued by US forces and continued its course towards the Iranian port.
- [Accident on Kuwait motorway as Iranian missiles fly overhead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/accident-on-kuwait-motorway-as-iranian-missiles-fly-overhead/): Video shows a car accident occurring on a road in Kuwait City as missiles flew overhead.
- [Kyiv residents seek shelter during renewed Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/kyiv-residents-seek-shelter-during-renewed-russian-attacks/): Residents in Kyiv took shelter as Russian attacks continued into the daytime hours after overnight strikes.
- [What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/whats-happening-on-day-96-of-iran-war-as-us-iran-engage-in-new-attacks/): Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
- [Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/benjamin-netanyahu-faces-israeli-backlash-over-lebanon-strategy/): Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.
- [Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/rebecca-bennett-wins-new-jersey-democratic-primary-to-face-trump-ally-kean/): Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey’s 7th District.
- [Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/tunisian-court-sentences-ennahdha-leader-rached-ghannouchi-to-life-in-prison/): Opposition leader and dozens of other defendants handed lengthy prison terms for ‘forming a terrorist alliance’.
- ['Time Of Hit & Run Is Over': Iran Targets US Bases In Kuwait, Bahrain With Fresh Missile Barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/time-of-hit-run-is-over-iran-targets-us-bases-in-kuwait-bahrain-with-fresh-missile-barrage/): IRGC said it carried out “precise and concentrated missile strikes” in response to what it described as a US attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
- ['All Attacks On American Forces Failed': US Denies Iranian Claim Of Striking Fifth Fleet, Air Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/all-attacks-on-american-forces-failed-us-denies-iranian-claim-of-striking-fifth-fleet-air-base/): CENTCOM rejected Iran’s claim of striking US military targets, saying all missiles and drones were intercepted or failed before hitting targets.
- [Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Back In Action? Marco Rubio’s Big Update As Tehran Strikes US Bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-back-in-action-marco-rubios-big-update-as-tehran-strikes-us-bases/): Marco Rubio said there are signs that Mojtaba Khamenei, who was injured during the joint US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28, was increasingly participating in decision-making.
- ['No Sanctions Relief For Reopening Hormuz': US Says Iran Must Address Nuclear Programme First](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/no-sanctions-relief-for-reopening-hormuz-us-says-iran-must-address-nuclear-programme-first/): Marco Rubio says US will keep Iran sanctions despite any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, tying relief to curbs on enriched uranium as nuclear and ceasefire talks face deadlock
- [US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Warns US Of 'Heavy Price' If It Disrupts Security In Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-iran-warns-us-of-heavy-price-if-it-disrupts-security-in-hormuz/): US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles targeting American military bases in the Gulf, marking a fresh escalation to the conflict
- [Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/mexico-and-canada-push-to-extend-usmca-trade-pact/): Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.
- [Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle crackdown puts rural women’s livelihoods at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/zimbabwes-e-tricycle-crackdown-puts-rural-womens-livelihoods-at-risk/): Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle scheme for rural women is being squeezed by high fees, licensing rules and police enforcement.
- [US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-says-it-attacked-irans-qeshm-island-tehran-targets-kuwait-bahrain/): The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
- [Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/rania-al-abbasis-children-the-truth-revealed/): Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
- [Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/iran-war-live-us-strikes-irans-qeshm-says-tehran-attacks-kuwait-bahrain/): US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
- [Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/thailand-cracks-down-on-foreign-companies-using-fig-leaf-of-local-ownership/): Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
- [Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/trump-to-attend-delayed-white-house-correspondents-dinner-after-shooting/): Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.
- [Why women go to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/why-women-go-to-war/): The untold story of women on the battlefield.
- [European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/european-election-monitor-dismisses-rumours-of-fraud-in-colombias-election/): The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia’s presidential race as ‘a lesson in democracy’.
- [Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/protesters-use-ebola-coffin-to-rally-against-us-quarantine-centre/): Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.
- [Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/actor-idris-elba-knighted-by-king-charles-at-windsor-castle/): British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
- [Italy celebrates 80 years of democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/italy-celebrates-80-years-of-democracy/): A colossal 400-kilogram flag was draped over Rome’s Colosseum as Italy marked the 80th anniversary of its republic.
- [Trump administration is scrapping the $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/02/trump-administration-is-scrapping-the-1-8bn-anti-weaponisation-fund/): DOJ’s agreement with President Donald Trump to bar future audits into his or his family’s past tax records will remain.
- [US raises pressure on Cuba as it sanctions President Diaz-Canel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/us-raises-pressure-on-cuba-as-it-sanctions-president-diaz-canel/): Measures come as Cuba continues to experience food shortages and blackouts.
- [Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iran-beat-mali-in-final-warm-up-before-heading-to-world-cup/): Iran beat Mali in their final competitive match before departing for their Mexico base for the 2026 World Cup.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/fifa-world-cup-2026-talking-points-nfl-style-half-time-show-kits-and-more/): Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.
- [US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/us-visa-rejections-war-on-iran-keep-fans-away-from-world-cup/): High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
- [Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/thousands-protest-in-albania-over-kushner-linked-resort-project/): Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project.
- [Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/fireball-seen-after-explosion-at-mexico-gas-facility/): Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility
- [French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/french-iranian-persepolis-author-marjane-satrapi-dies-of-sadness/): Satrapi’s autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran’s Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.
- [Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/putin-says-too-early-to-talk-about-staying-in-power-until-2036/): Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036.
- [Sooryavanshi in line for T20 call as India fast-track 15-year-old to top](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/sooryavanshi-in-line-for-t20-call-as-india-fast-track-15-year-old-to-top/): Following his run topping display at the IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being lined up as India’s youngest player.
- [‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/we-are-fighters-iraq-aim-to-shock-rivals-at-2026-world-cup/): Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq’s first World Cup appearance since 1986.
- [Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/kushner-island-why-a-planned-resort-has-provoked-protests-in-albania/): Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
- [China’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/chinas-xi-headed-to-north-korea-in-bid-to-shore-up-ties/): The Chinese leader’s visit on June 8-9, his first in seven years, comes as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.
- [UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/un-envoys-call-on-trump-to-stop-israeli-annexation/): UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
- [Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iran-war-day-98-tehran-raises-doubts-on-deal-as-lebanon-fighting-continues/): Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, while Hezbollah rejects deal as death toll tops 3,500.
- [Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/pakistans-lyari-defies-bollywoods-gangland-label-to-rise-as-boxing-haven/): Food, football and history mingle in Karachi’s oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.
- [Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia’s political crisis again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/why-mogadishu-clashes-are-deepening-somalias-political-crisis-again/): Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
- [Iran war live: Hezbollah rejects truce as Israel continues Lebanon strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iran-war-live-hezbollah-rejects-truce-as-israel-continues-lebanon-strikes/): Israel’s supreme court annuls government ban on international Red Cross visiting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
- [Democrat fails to block US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/democrat-fails-to-block-us-measure-to-deepen-israel-military-cooperation/): Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.
- [Why is the US so invested in Colombia’s election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/why-is-the-us-so-invested-in-colombias-election/): Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in Colombia’s presidential elections.
- [Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/kenyan-president-defends-us-ebola-facility-amid-deadly-protests/): Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the “right thing”.
- [Democrats force vote on Trump’s $1.8bn settlement fund in ‘vote-a-rama’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/democrats-force-vote-on-trumps-1-8bn-settlement-fund-in-vote-a-rama/): Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
- [Ivory Coast beat France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/ivory-coast-beat-france-in-world-cup-warning-to-one-of-the-favourites/): Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win.
- [What is the UK’s ‘two-tier policing’ debate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/what-is-the-uks-two-tier-policing-debate/): The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked a political storm in the UK, with renewed claims of ‘two-tier policing’.
- [US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/us-defence-secretary-compares-bolivia-protests-to-government-overthrow/): The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.
- [Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/hezbollah-rejects-us-brokered-ceasefire-deal-between-israel-and-lebanon/): Hezbollah has condemned a US-brokered ceasefire framework accepted by Israel and Lebanon
- [Lebanon latest: Hezbollah rejects US plan as Israel continues attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/lebanon-latest-hezbollah-rejects-us-plan-as-israel-continues-attacks/): Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto has the latest from Lebanon where a new diplomatic push has done little to quell violence.
- [Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787 collapses in Frankfurt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/lufthansa-employees-injured-after-boeing-787-collapses-in-frankfurt/): Several Lufthansa staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner collapsed at Frankfurt airport.
- [Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/hundreds-protest-in-libya-outside-un-agency-against-undocumented-migrants/): Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.
- [Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/russia-kills-12-in-ukraine-as-kyiv-mourns-707-children-killed-since-2022/): Russia’s latest attacks come as Ukraine commemorates the children killed by Russia over the course of the all-out war.
- [Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new manager in place of Slot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/liverpool-appoint-spaniard-iraola-as-new-manager-in-place-of-slot/): Andoni Iraola left his role at Bournemouth at the end of the season and takes over at Liverpool in place of Arne Slot.
- [History-making qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/history-making-qualifier-chwalinska-sets-up-andreeva-french-open-final/): Poland’s Maja Chwalinska beats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final and makes history after qualifying run.
- [Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/block-the-bombs-support-grows-for-us-bill-to-restrict-arms-for-israel/): ‘Long road’ remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.
- [Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/marjane-satrapi-the-author-of-persepolis-dies-at-56/): Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
- [Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/saudi-energy-minister-calls-for-stable-energy-sector-during-russia-visit/): Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- [Sherpa found alive on Mount Everest after six days missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/sherpa-found-alive-on-mount-everest-after-six-days-missing/): A Nepali Sherpa has been found alive on the slopes of Mount Everest after missing for six days without food or oxygen.
- [Trump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/trump-official-turned-foe-john-bolton-accepts-plea-deal-in-documents-case/): Despite serving as Trump’s national security adviser, Bolton has emerged as a top critic of the president.
- [Ecuador’s disappeared: Inside one family’s search for answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/ecuadors-disappeared-inside-one-familys-search-for-answers/): Advocates warn that 51 people have disappeared during Ecuador’s military operations, leaving loved ones without answers.
- [Pro-Palestinian badges should not be worn by NHS staff, UK review suggests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/pro-palestinian-badges-should-not-be-worn-by-nhs-staff-uk-review-suggests/): Anti-Semitism review recommends that badges proclaiming political support should not be worn by public health workers
- [The making of Sudan’s RSF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/the-making-of-sudans-rsf/): Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have a long history of violations, going back to when they were known as the ‘Janjaweed’.
- [Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/russias-andreeva-beats-ukraines-kostyuk-in-no-handshake-french-open-semi/): No handshake and no photo as Mirra Andreeva of Russia beats Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open final.
- [Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/ronaldo-messi-at-world-cup-who-else-is-playing-their-final-tournament/): The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?
- [Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/israel-must-allow-icrc-to-visit-palestinians-in-prison-supreme-court-rules/): Israel’s Supreme Court rejects government ban on prisoner visits, affirming Red Cross access under international law.
- [Black Lung Rising](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/black-lung-rising/): Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections.
- [MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/maha-moms-test-their-influence-in-us-glyphosate-fight/): ‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
- [Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/why-is-a-us-ebola-facility-in-kenya-sparking-protests/): The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country’s union of healthcare workers.
- [Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/shark-predicts-winning-start-for-brazil-at-fifa-world-cup/): Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup.
- [Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/iran-footballers-describe-how-war-with-us-israel-affects-their-world-cup/): Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how war is overshadowing a World Cup dream.
- [Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/thousands-protest-in-albania-against-coastal-resort-linked-to-jared-kushner/): Environmental organisations have called for the project’s suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.
- [Lebanon’s latest truce: What is different from the April agreement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/lebanons-latest-truce-what-is-different-from-the-april-agreement/): The ceasefire’s prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.
- [First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/first-us-screwworm-case-in-60-years-should-america-be-worried/): The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
- [Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/fighting-in-somalias-capital-as-anger-over-election-delay-erupts/): Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
- [Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/archaeologists-find-ancient-matrilineal-society-in-turkiyes-catalhoyuk/): About 9,000 years ago, the settlement was an egalitarian, matrilineal society with no evidence of organised violence.
- [Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/rights-group-sues-south-african-government-over-us-arms-exports/): Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
- [Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/man-city-threatens-legal-action-against-real-madrid-following-haaland-claim/): Enrique Riquelme held up a Real Madrid shirt bearing Erling Haaland’s name, while campaigning for club presidency.
- [Israel’s Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/israels-smotrich-announces-plan-for-2162-homes-in-occupied-west-bank/): The far-right finance minister says the new houses will ‘strengthen our hold on the land’.
- [Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/who-are-the-world-cup-golden-boot-favourites-mbappe-ronaldo-messi-kane/): There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
- [N Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/n-koreas-kim-jong-un-calls-for-exponential-expansion-of-nuclear-arsenal/): Kim says expansion necessary due to worsening security threats, long-term confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’.
- [What do Turkiye and Indonesia want from bilateral talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/what-do-turkiye-and-indonesia-want-from-bilateral-talks/): Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Indonesia to cement the two states’ growing partnership.
- [‘Grossly unfair’: Meta slams Australia’s bid to make platforms pay for news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/grossly-unfair-meta-slams-australias-bid-to-make-platforms-pay-for-news/): Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia’s commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.
- [Itamar Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel’s hard right — or the face of Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/itamar-ben-gvir-the-face-of-israels-hard-right-or-the-face-of-israel/): Despite internal criticism, analysts argue Ben-Gvir holds a mirror to much of Israeli society.
- [Who is the Indian guru Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez follows?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/who-is-the-indian-guru-venezuelan-acting-president-delcy-rodriguez-follows/): The Venezuelan leader, who is a devotee of Sathya Sai Baba, is in India as the two countries aim to boost energy ties.
- [Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/monsoon-rain-reaches-kerala-3-days-late-but-on-time-to-save-indian-harvests/): The monsoon rains are essential for driving India’s $4 trillion economy.
- [Quiz: World Cup 2026 – player and team records, key statistics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/quiz-world-cup-2026-player-and-team-records-key-statistics/): Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with a 10-question quiz.
- [US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/us-house-votes-to-end-trumps-iran-war-does-it-matter/): Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.
- [Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire framework in US-led talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/israel-and-lebanon-agree-on-ceasefire-framework-in-us-led-talks/): The US announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah’s absence leaves questions over enforcement.
- [Ireland’s Black community opens up about racism after ‘George Floyd moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/irelands-black-community-opens-up-about-racism-after-george-floyd-moment/): In the wake of Yves Sakila’s death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge.
- [Mehdi Taremi: Iran’s journey to the 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/mehdi-taremi-irans-journey-to-the-2026-world-cup/): Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.
- [Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/argentina-erupts-in-protest-against-gender-violence-after-teen-murder/): Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder.
- [World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/world-cup-2026-what-are-the-key-dates-from-the-opening-match-to-the-final/): From must-watch games to the grand finale, here’s a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
- [Video: US House of Representatives votes to block further war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/video-us-house-of-representatives-votes-to-block-further-war-on-iran/): Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt any further push of the war on Iran.
- [Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/who-is-khalilur-rahman-bangladesh-fm-who-beat-cyprus-to-unga-presidency/): Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
- [Nepali Mount Everest guide found alive after being missing for six days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/nepali-mount-everest-guide-found-alive-after-being-missing-for-six-days/): Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but while he did not reach base camp, his client did.
- [How does football influence who we are?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/how-does-football-influence-who-we-are/): How does football influence who we are?
- [Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/sabalenka-mentally-off-track-as-french-open-exit-made-her-want-to-quit/): World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
- [Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/brunson-scores-30-as-knicks-upset-spurs-in-nba-finals-opener/): Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
- [China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/china-bans-four-new-zealand-lawmakers-over-visit-to-taiwan/): China says the MPs’ visit sends the ‘wrong signals’ to Taiwan’s ruling party.
- [Gaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/gaza-is-being-offered-coercion-not-reconstruction/): Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.
- [What the US-Israel war on Iran will not change in the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/what-the-us-israel-war-on-iran-will-not-change-in-the-middle-east/): The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.
- [Iran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/iran-war-day-97-tehran-says-no-progress-in-talks-israel-attacks-lebanon/): Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.
- [Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/indonesia-arrests-officials-in-crackdown-on-corruption/): Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
- [Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-conditional-ceasefire/): Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
- [World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/world-cup-2026-fifa-bans-fans-from-bringing-reusable-bottles-to-stadiums/): Football’s governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
- [How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/how-indias-cbse-exam-scandal-set-off-student-outrage-against-pm-modi/): India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi’s education minister resign.
- [What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/what-are-the-ebola-vaccines-under-research-and-when-will-they-be-ready/): At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.
- [What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/whats-behind-the-white-houses-alien-gov-website/): What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
- [Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/indonesias-rupiah-falls-to-record-low-against-us-dollar/): Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
- [Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/israeli-strikes-on-residential-buildings-kill-nine-in-gaza-city/): Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
- [Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/germany-admits-failure-to-secure-unsc-seat-likely-due-to-support-for-israel/): For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
- [Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of historic IPO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/elon-musks-spacex-eyes-1-77tn-valuation-ahead-of-historic-ipo/): Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn. 
- [UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/uk-far-right-accused-of-exploiting-killing-of-henry-nowak/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.
- [Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/rubio-distances-himself-from-netanyahus-gaza-plan/): House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
- [Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/nigerias-second-chance-schools-women-balancing-study-and-survival/): Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.
- [London activists try to erect statue of jailed Palestinian leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/london-activists-try-to-erect-statue-of-jailed-palestinian-leader/): Activists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened.
- [Iran war live: Tensions simmer after latest US-Iran clashes in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/04/iran-war-live-tensions-simmer-after-latest-us-iran-clashes-in-gulf/): Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.
- [Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/kuwait-releases-cctv-footage-of-deadly-iranian-strike-on-airport/): Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.
- [Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/trump-seeks-to-split-lebanon-talks-from-war-on-iran-negotiations/): Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.
- [Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/who-is-adam-hamawy-doctor-who-served-in-gaza-is-on-the-path-to-us-congress/): Hamawy’s victory in New Jersey likely to make him a rare US Congress member with firsthand experience in besieged Gaza.
- [US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/us-house-of-representatives-passes-war-powers-resolution-in-rebuke-to-trump/): Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.
- [Real Madrid will bring Mourinho back if Perez is re-elected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/real-madrid-will-bring-mourinho-back-if-perez-is-re-elected/): Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will bring Jose Mourinho back as manager if he wins Sunday’s election.
- [Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/03/does-israel-have-nukes-most-of-the-world-assesses-they-do-says-rubio/): US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington’s position on Israel’s nuclear programme.
- [Protests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/protests-grow-in-albania-against-trump-kushner-linked-resort/): Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.
- [Trump pardons former US Congress member accused of insider trading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/trump-pardons-former-us-congress-member-accused-of-insider-trading/): Republican Stephen Buyer was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in prison, though he has maintained his innocence.
- [Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanon general, Pakistan urges end to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-war-live-israel-kills-lebanon-general-pakistan-urges-end-to-war/): Israeli forces kill three high-ranking Lebanese soldiers as Arab nations condemn Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
- [Rights group says drone strike kills 11 in central Sudan market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/rights-group-says-drone-strike-kills-11-in-central-sudan-market/): Emergency Lawyers said dozens were also wounded in the strike that came less than 24 hours after similar drone attacks.
- [Cuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/cubas-raul-castro-makes-first-public-appearance-since-us-charges/): Former Cuban president Raul Castro made his first public appearance in Havana since being indicted by the United States
- [Tunisians protest for press freedom and release of political prisoners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/tunisians-protest-for-press-freedom-and-release-of-political-prisoners/): Tunisians protest for press freedom and release of political prisoners.
- [Pentagon said to raise threat level on Israel spying to ‘critical’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/pentagon-said-to-raise-threat-level-on-israel-spying-to-critical/): Department reports raise concerns about increased espionage activity amid US-Israeli war with Iran, ceasefire talks.
- [Palestinian father buries baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/palestinian-father-buries-baby-killed-by-israeli-gunfire-in-west-bank/): A Palestinian father in Hebron has buried his seven-month-old son after the baby was killed by Israeli gunfire
- [Video shows Israeli soldier and settlers assaulting two Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/video-shows-israeli-soldier-and-settlers-assaulting-two-palestinians/): A surveillance camera caught a brutal assault by an Israeli soldier and settlers on two men in the occupied West Bank.
- [US doctor recovers from Ebola in Germany as DRC cases surge to 488](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/us-doctor-recovers-from-ebola-in-germany-as-drc-cases-surge-to-488/): Berlin’s Charite hospital hailed treatment as a ‘significant therapeutic success’ as outbreak spreads in DR Congo.
- [‘Unacceptable situation’: Minister cries foul as Jamaica suffers blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/unacceptable-situation-minister-cries-foul-as-jamaica-suffers-blackout/): Minister Daryl Vaz reassures residents that power had been restored across Jamaica after a rare island-wide outage.
- [From first lady to president? Inside the rise of Peru’s Keiko Fujimori](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/from-first-lady-to-president-inside-the-rise-of-perus-keiko-fujimori/): In her fourth bid to be president, Fujimori faces her best odds yet. But can she overcome scandal and her father’s past?
- [Israeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/israeli-attack-on-gaza-city-tent-camp-kills-several-palestinians/): Israeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several Palestinians.
- [Why are Armenia’s elections being so keenly watched abroad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/why-are-armenias-elections-being-so-keenly-watched-abroad/): Russia, the United States and European Union all have interests as geopolitics take centre-stage.
- [Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/russian-teenager-mirra-andreeva-wins-french-open-to-claim-first-grand-slam/): Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in 6-3, 6-2 win in final.
- [Which sub-Saharan Africa sides have best World Cup chance? Senegal, Ghana?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/which-sub-saharan-africa-sides-have-best-world-cup-chance-senegal-ghana/): After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
- [100 days into the war on Iran, Trump fails to rally US support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/100-days-into-the-war-on-iran-trump-fails-to-rally-us-support/): Unpopularity of the war may affect the US approach to the conflict and hurt Republicans in the elections, analysts say.
- [Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 10 people, including high-ranking soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-kill-10-people-including-high-ranking-soldiers/): The deaths include a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier killed while travelling on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.
- [Activists disrupt German military exhibit over arms sales to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/activists-disrupt-german-military-exhibit-over-arms-sales-to-israel/): Activists disrupt German military exhibit over arms sales to Israel.
- [Israeli strike kills at least six people at wedding in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/israeli-strike-kills-at-least-six-people-at-wedding-in-gaza/): At least 15 people have been injured in the attack, according to local medical sources.
- [Videos show Kuwait intercepting ballistic missiles from Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/videos-show-kuwait-intercepting-ballistic-missiles-from-iran/): Kuwait says it intercepted seven ballistic missiles over residential areas, resulting in some debris but no casualties.
- [‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/im-a-cockroach-gen-z-protest-movement-lands-in-indian-capital/): India’s Gen Z Cockroach movement stages its first protest in the capital, demanding education minister’s resignation.
- [Argentina’s ‘Madman’: Inside the world of Javier Milei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/argentinas-madman-inside-the-world-of-javier-milei/): Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.
- [‘Elections campaigned on who can be more brutal to Palestinians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/elections-campaigned-on-who-can-be-more-brutal-to-palestinians/): ‘Elections campaigned on who can be more brutal to Palestinians’
- [Pope calls for end to polarisation during visit to Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/pope-calls-for-end-to-polarisation-during-visit-to-spain/): Huge gatherings are expected in the coming days for the first visit to Spain by a pope since 2011.
- [Lebanon and Israel’s perpetual war machine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/lebanon-and-israels-perpetual-war-machine/): Why Lebanon remains central to Israel’s multi-front wars.
- [What Afghanistan’s rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/what-afghanistans-rotten-apples-tell-us-about-its-non-profit-sector/): Funding has dwindled, while need has grown. And yet NGO work continues to be plagued by inefficiency.
- [Groom killed hours before his wedding in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/groom-killed-hours-before-his-wedding-in-gaza/): Muhannad Farwana never got to wear his wedding suit, Israel killed him in an air strike hours before his wedding.
- [Rescuers stop search for last two men lost in Laos cave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/rescuers-stop-search-for-last-two-men-lost-in-laos-cave/): The search and rescue team say it is ‘high risk’ to continue the operation.
- [Hegseth says Europe is being ‘invaded by dangerous migrants’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/hegseth-says-europe-is-being-invaded-by-dangerous-migrants/): Hegseth says Europe is being ‘invaded by dangerous migrants’.
- [‘Cockroach Party’ leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/cockroach-party-leader-returns-to-india-for-first-new-delhi-protest/): ‘Cockroach Party’ leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest.
- [Russia says hundreds of Ukrainian drones downed as economic forum ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/russia-says-hundreds-of-ukrainian-drones-downed-as-economic-forum-ends/): Russia’s defence ministry said the drones were downed over 16 areas and regions, including Crimea.
- [Iran 2026 World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa dispute erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/iran-2026-world-cup-squad-heads-to-mexico-as-us-visa-dispute-erupts/): Iranian officials say a ‘large’ number of key staff have been denied visas as the team is set to travel to Mexico.
- [Spain’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/spains-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-squad/): Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?
- [Hundreds brave freezing weather in La Paz to line up for affordable food](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/hundreds-brave-freezing-weather-in-la-paz-to-line-up-for-affordable-food/): Hundreds of Bolivian residents are braving near-freezing temperatures to queue for affordable chicken in La Paz.
- [Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15-year-old sensation, called up to India’s T20 squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-15-year-old-sensation-called-up-to-indias-t20-squad/): Fresh off his heroics in the IPL, teenage sensation Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever debutant for India.
- [Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/israeli-forces-fatally-shoot-palestinian-infant-wound-parents-in-west-bank/): Violence in the West Bank has escalated since Israel began its war on Gaza in 2023.
- [Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/ebola-border-shutdown-leaves-goods-rotting-between-uganda-and-drc/): Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC
- [Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/jordan-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad/): Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
- [Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/supporters-of-the-cockroach-peoples-party-hold-protest-in-new-delhi/): CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- [‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/badge-of-honour-israeli-settlers-shrug-off-global-condemnation/): Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.
- [US intercepts Iranian attacks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/us-intercepts-iranian-attacks-as-israel-continues-to-bomb-lebanon/): US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain.
- [Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/mexico-zoo-animals-predict-world-cup-winners/): Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/man-dies-in-western-australia-after-shark-attack/): The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.
- [What’s new at World Cup 2026? From match ball sensors to AI and robot dogs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/whats-new-at-world-cup-2026-from-match-ball-sensors-to-ai-and-robot-dogs/): Technology, more specifically AI, will play a big role in the new additions at the upcoming World Cup.
- [North Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/north-koreas-kim-orders-navy-to-build-10000-tonne-destroyer-state-media/): Kim Jong Un has continued to visit military sites before a visit by China’s Xi Jinping on Monday and Tuesday.
- [US says Iranian radar sites hit in Goruk and Qeshm Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/us-says-iranian-radar-sites-hit-in-goruk-and-qeshm-island/): The US military released footage showing what they say are military strikes on Iranian radar sites.
- [New York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/new-york-knicks-hold-off-san-antonio-spurs-105-104-for-2-0-nba-finals-lead/): Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.
- [Israeli soldier shoots Palestinian baby dead near Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/israeli-soldier-shoots-palestinian-baby-dead-near-hebron/): An Israeli soldier has shot and killed seven-month-old Palestinian infant Sam Abu Haikal.
- [Ronaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/ronaldo-joins-portugal-training-ahead-of-sixth-world-cup-appearance/): Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.
- [Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/arrests-of-critics-in-ghana-provokes-alarm-over-free-speech-under-mahama/): Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.
- [Gaza fishermen stay afloat with dinghies made from doorframes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/gaza-fishermen-stay-afloat-with-dinghies-made-from-doorframes/): Fishermen in Gaza are using dinghies made of reclaimed fiberglass, wood, and doorframes salvaged from rubble.
- [Iran war live: US says Iranian drones shot down, radar sites attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/06/iran-war-live-us-says-iranian-drones-shot-down-radar-sites-attacked/): The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks on the country.
- [Cobolli into final as virus-struck Arnaldi pulls out of French Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/cobolli-into-final-as-virus-struck-arnaldi-pulls-out-of-french-open/): Tenth seed Flavio Cobolli will ​take on German second seed Alexander Zverev in ⁠final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrawal.
- [Trump hails jobs surge, says Iran talks ‘going well’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/trump-hails-jobs-surge-says-iran-talks-going-well/): Trump hailed jobs growth before pivoting to Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran “seem to be going quite well”.
- [Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/zelenskyy-putin-choosing-war-by-rejecting-offer-for-in-person-talks/): Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
- [Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iran-footballers-issued-us-visas-for-world-cup-says-white-house/): Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening ‌World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
- [Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/trump-makes-pitch-to-farmers-hard-hit-by-tariffs-high-prices-in-wisconsin/): Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.
- [Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/anthropic-urges-ai-labs-to-pause-warns-humans-risk-losing-control/): It warned that rapid advances in technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than human control.
- [Families clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/families-clear-rubble-after-overnight-israeli-strikes-in-gaza/): Families in Az-Zawayda, central Gaza, clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza
- [France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/france-opens-war-crimes-probe-into-israels-treatment-of-gaza-activists/): French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture.
- [Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/trump-admins-cancellation-of-wind-energy-projects-causes-business-turmoil/): Seven northeastern states have sued US gov’t for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects.
- [Huge fire erupts at Honda warehouse in Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/huge-fire-erupts-at-honda-warehouse-in-barcelona/): Around 150 workers were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Honda industrial warehouse in Barcelona.
- [Is the latest US ceasefire deal for Lebanon meaningless?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/is-the-latest-us-ceasefire-deal-for-lebanon-meaningless/): Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement.
- [Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/judge-strikes-down-trump-bar-on-asylum-visa-processing-for-39-countries/): Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in ‘indeterminate legal limbo’, motivated by ‘anti-immigrant sentiment’.
- [Lawsuit challenges US ‘third-country’ deportations to Equatorial Guinea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/lawsuit-challenges-us-third-country-deportations-to-equatorial-guinea/): Complaint filed to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights challenges controversial expulsion practice.
- [Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/germanys-merz-says-eu-to-initiate-integration-of-western-balkans/): Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.
- [Video shows moment Israeli air strike hits car in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/video-shows-moment-israeli-air-strike-hits-car-in-southern-lebanon/): Video shows the moment when journalist Abbas Fakih was reporting in Nabatieh, Lebanon and an Israeli air strike hit.
- [Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/ukraine-and-russia-exchange-185-prisoners-of-war-each/): Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE.
- [Russia’s Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/russias-putin-says-no-point-meeting-ukraines-zelenskyy-for-now/): The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its ‘goals’.
- [Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/ireland-imposes-travel-ban-on-israeli-ministers-ben-gvir-and-smotrich/): Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown ‘a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine’.
- [Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/zverev-cruises-past-mensik-to-reach-second-french-open-final/): Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open.
- [US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/us-senate-passes-70bn-ice-funding-bill-what-comes-next/): Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund.
- [Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/ballistics-putins-last-argument-as-ukraine-brings-his-army-to-standstill/): Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.
- [Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/somalia-declares-order-restored-after-two-days-of-fighting-in-mogadishu/): Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president’s rule and vows to fight on.
- [At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/at-least-49-people-die-of-thirst-after-truck-breakdown-in-niger-desert/): Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.
- [‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/red-meat-is-a-dream-iran-inflation-hits-highest-level-since-world-war-ii/): The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.
- [Man City chair Al Mubarak will ‘say everything’ after verdict on finances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/man-city-chair-al-mubarak-will-say-everything-after-verdict-on-finances/): English Premier League side Manchester City charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.
- [Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/israeli-knesset-member-backs-settlement-push-in-southern-syria/): An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria.
- [Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/are-the-us-and-iran-closer-to-war-or-to-a-deal/): As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.
- [NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/nasa-tells-iss-astronauts-to-ready-for-possible-evacuation-amid-leak-repair/): NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of ‘abundance of caution’ as Roscosmos makes repairs.
- [WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/wfp-war-on-iran-pushing-millions-towards-hunger/): The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN’s WFP warns.
- [WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/who-africa-cdc-unveil-518m-ebola-plan-as-uganda-death-toll-rises/): Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.
- [Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/barcelona-teenager-lamine-yamal-wins-la-liga-player-of-the-season-award/): Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain’s World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona’s La Liga defence.
- [Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/fujimori-vs-sanchez-what-to-know-about-perus-presidential-run-off-election/): The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud.
- [Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iran-footballers-hand-passports-to-us-embassy-for-world-cup-visa-approval/): Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in the US.
- [Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/celtic-fans-oppose-keane-as-potential-manager-after-israel-role/): Ireland’s record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager’s job is facing criticism.
- [Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/israel-maintains-attacks-despite-us-brokered-deal-with-lebanon/): The Israeli army also issues new forced displacement orders for several towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
- [FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/fifa-cancels-world-cup-tickets-for-about-60-fans-who-got-them-for-free/): Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week’s showpiece event for FIFA.
- [UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/un-boosts-lebanon-aid-appeal-as-israeli-war-drives-humanitarian-crisis/): The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months.
- [South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/south-korean-police-break-up-35-hour-polling-station-protest/): South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest
- [Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/mexico-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad/): El Tri lost in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups but have higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.
- [Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions soar in UK after Henry Nowak’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/nazi-salutes-sikhs-abused-tensions-soar-in-uk-after-henry-nowaks-murder/): Although the killed teen’s father has warned against exploiting his family’s tragedy, far-right groups are rallying.
- [US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/us-iran-war-pushing-millions-into-food-crisis-warns-un/): WFP warns that the war is causing substantial increases in food prices in a number of countries.
- [Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/shakira-and-burna-boy-opening-world-cup-in-mexico-katy-perry-headlines-us/): Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada’s games.
- [Hamas says won’t surrender arms but only police will carry weapons in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/hamas-says-wont-surrender-arms-but-only-police-will-carry-weapons-in-gaza/): Hamas official Husam Badran, in an exclusive interview, lays out what the group is ready to do ahead of Cairo talks.
- [How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/how-the-world-failed-a-mothers-children-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza/): How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
- [Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/zelenskyy-asks-putin-for-meeting-whats-he-offering-could-russia-accept/): Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.
- [IAEA brokers Ukraine ceasefire to allow nuclear plant repairs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/iaea-brokers-ukraine-ceasefire-to-allow-nuclear-plant-repairs/): Concerns over the safety of the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest, have been rife throughout Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/05/ranking-the-world-cup-2026-groups-which-teams-are-favourites-to-progress/): The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel pushes deeper as conflict escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/lebanon-latest-israel-pushes-deeper-as-conflict-escalates/): The latest developments from southern Lebanon amid escalating Israeli attacks.
- [Meta to take legal action against Israeli spyware company NSO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/meta-to-take-legal-action-against-israeli-spyware-company-nso/): WhatsApp disrupted phishing attempts linked to NSO, blacklisted by the US for security concerns.
- [Why was Israel spared scrutiny for the 1967 USS Liberty attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/why-was-israel-spared-scrutiny-for-the-1967-uss-liberty-attack/): US Representative Massie set to honour the crew of the vessel on the House floor, bringing attention to the 1967 attack.
- [IAEA chief says Iran-US nuclear talks in ‘complicated phase’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iaea-chief-says-iran-us-nuclear-talks-in-complicated-phase/): IAEA chief says Iran-US nuclear talks in ‘complicated phase’.
- [At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/at-least-11-killed-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-clashes-before-rally/): Police crack down down on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee, which plans to hold a rally Tuesday.
- [Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/al-jazeera-explains-china-north-korea-ties-as-xi-visits-pyongyang/): China’s Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years.
- [Texas-bound jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/texas-bound-jet-crashes-during-emergency-landing-in-dominican-republic/): Texas-bound private jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic.
- [How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/how-extreme-weather-and-heat-could-affect-players-at-world-cup-2026/): Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.
- [Smoke rises in illegal Israeli settlement after Iranian missile attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/smoke-rises-in-illegal-israeli-settlement-after-iranian-missile-attack/): Smoke was seen in an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank after Iran launched launched missiles.
- [North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/north-korea-needs-china-for-survival-why-does-beijing-need-pyongyang/): Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.
- [The retaking of Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/the-retaking-of-cuba/): Decades-old property claims, frozen since the 1960s, are being turned into live instruments of reconquest.
- [Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/armenian-pm-pashinyan-declares-victory-in-parliamentary-elections/): Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections
- [Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/which-european-nation-has-the-best-chance-to-win-world-cup-2026/): Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event’s history, but what are the continent’s chances at the 2026 edition?
- [Video: Israel claims strike on Iranian petrochemical complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/video-israel-claims-strike-on-iranian-petrochemical-complex/): Video shows plumes of smoke rising from Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex in Iran’s Khuzestan Province on Monday.
- [PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/pm-pashinyans-party-wins-armenia-election-preliminary-results-show/): Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil ​Contract party wins 49.81 percent of ​the vote, the ​Central Election Commission says.
- [Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iran-and-israel-bomb-each-other-is-the-ceasefire-over/): Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.
- [Iran spokesman says US to blame for resumption of hostilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iran-spokesman-says-us-to-blame-for-resumption-of-hostilities/): Iran’s FM spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel’s ally the US is responsible for ‘whatever happens in the region’.
- [Ohio police drag away football pitch invader in pre-World Cup friendly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/ohio-police-drag-away-football-pitch-invader-in-pre-world-cup-friendly/): US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala.
- [Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/could-ex-isil-fighters-be-used-against-iran-as-a-russian-official-claimed/): Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise ex-fighters, but analysts doubt the claim.
- [Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/asias-stock-markets-dive-amid-iran-israel-conflict-wall-street-jitters/): South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.
- [Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/israels-strikes-on-iran-expose-trumps-failure-to-restrain-netanyahu/): Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu.
- [Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/ori-goldberg-israels-escalations-threaten-relationship-with-us/): Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US
- [Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/magnitude-7-8-earthquake-rocks-southern-philippines/): At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines.
- [Yemen’s Houthis declare ban on Israeli ships sailing the Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/yemens-houthis-declare-ban-on-israeli-ships-sailing-the-red-sea/): Yemen’s Houthis have declared a ‘total ban’ on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea.
- [New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/new-york-stabbing-kansas-city-shooting-raise-world-cup-security-concerns/): Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup’s opening weekend.
- [Ukraine, Russia trade fire as Zelenskyy allies back call for direct talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/ukraine-russia-trade-fire-as-zelenskyy-allies-back-call-for-direct-talks/): UK, France, and Germany support Zelenskyy’s proposal for a meeting with Putin, as drone attacks continue.
- [Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iran-war-day-101-tensions-escalate-as-iran-and-israel-trade-air-attacks/): Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace.
- [How Lebanon and Iran’s war of words became backdrop for latest Israel war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/how-lebanon-and-irans-war-of-words-became-backdrop-for-latest-israel-war/): Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.
- [What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/what-time-are-world-cup-2026-matches-in-my-time-zone/): Find out the match time in your part of the world for the 104 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
- [Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/secret-service-level-security-for-nba-finals-with-trump-attending-game-3/): Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead.
- [‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/homes-turned-into-ovens-millions-of-yemenis-swelter-amid-heat-blackouts/): Millions of Yemenis grapple with a heatwave as power cuts add to the suffering of people in the war-torn nation.
- [Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/yamal-williams-to-be-available-for-spains-opening-world-cup-match/): Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pretournament friendly.
- [Satellite images show destruction of the US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/satellite-images-show-destruction-of-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): From Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf, Al Jazeera shows 15 sites before and after the attacks.
- [Peru’s Sanchez visits jailed ex-president as votes are counted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/perus-sanchez-visits-jailed-ex-president-as-votes-are-counted/): Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez visited jailed former president Pedro Castillo.
- [Debris reported in Jordan after Iranian missiles aimed at Israel intercepte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/debris-reported-in-jordan-after-iranian-missiles-aimed-at-israel-intercepte/): Missiles believed fired from Iran toward Israel were seen over Jordan, with one reportedly intercepted.
- [Oppenheimer: Trump holds the reins on Netanyahu’s escalation options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/oppenheimer-trump-holds-the-reins-on-netanyahus-escalation-options/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has incentives to escalate tensions with Iran but is constrained by US President Trump.
- [How Mexican cartels turned South African farms into meth production hubs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/how-mexican-cartels-turned-south-african-farms-into-meth-production-hubs/): Raids on South African farms have uncovered meth labs linked to Mexican networks, signalling a new cartel phase.
- [Iran war live: Trump urges restraint after Iranian missile attack on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iran-war-live-trump-urges-restraint-after-iranian-missile-attack-on-israel/): Escalation comes after Israel attacked Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing at least two people and wounding 20.
- [Iran and Israel trade threats after Tehran launches missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/iran-and-israel-trade-threats-after-tehran-launches-missiles/): Iran and Israel exchanged threats after Tehran launched missiles towards Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut
- [Tsunami warnings issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/tsunami-warnings-issued-after-8-2-magnitude-earthquake-off-philippines/): Officials in Indonesia, Philippines and Japan warn of tsunami waves following quake off Mindanao.
- [Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/irans-attack-on-israel-aims-to-restore-deterrence-but-avoid-return-to-war/): Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war.
- [North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects munitions at weapons factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-inspects-munitions-at-weapons-factory/): North Korea has released photos of Kim Jong Un inspecting huge munitions at a weapons factory
- [Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-after-beirut-attack-crossed-all-red-lines/): Iran’s IRGC says the barrage of missiles is ‘a warning’ to Israel amid its ongoing siege of Lebanon.
- [Celebrations seen in Tehran as missiles fly overhead towards Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/celebrations-seen-in-tehran-as-missiles-fly-overhead-towards-israel/): Iranian state TV broadcast scenes of celebration in Tehran as missiles flew overhead en route to Israel.
- [Videos show missiles launched from Iran into Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/videos-show-missiles-launched-from-iran-into-israel/): Iranian media has released video showing missiles being launched towards Israel.
- [Iran losing patience with Israel and US over ceasefire violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-losing-patience-with-israel-and-us-over-ceasefire-violations/): Iran’s patience has reached its limit with the continuous violations of the ‘ceasefire’.
- [Iran fires missiles at Israel after it attacked Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-after-it-attacked-beirut/): Videos show missiles over Israel as the Israeli military says Iran launched a new wave of attacks.
- [Alexander Zverev wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/alexander-zverev-wins-french-open-to-claim-first-grand-slam-title/): Zverev’s five-set defeat of Flavio Cobolli makes him the first German man to win a Slam since Boris Becker 30 years ago.
- [Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s planned White House UFC match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-trumps-planned-white-house-ufc-match/): Legal challenge claims US president did not seek proper approval for fighting event to be held on his 80th birthday.
- [Hezbollah MP: Resistance defends Lebanon where the state failed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/hezbollah-mp-resistance-defends-lebanon-where-the-state-failed/): Ibrahim Moussawi says Hezbollah stepped in after diplomacy and the Lebanese state failed.
- [Italy recovers 10 bodies as boat with nearly 60 on board capsizes off Malta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/italy-recovers-10-bodies-as-boat-with-nearly-60-on-board-capsizes-off-malta/): At least 990 refugees and migrants have died this year while attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.
- [Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iranian-world-cup-excitement-dulled-by-war-and-economic-crisis/): Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.
- [Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/trump-says-will-not-unfreeze-iranian-assets-before-ceasefire-deal-reached/): Iranian officials have indicated the release of funds would build ‘trust’ needed to reach lasting deal ending war.
- [Nigerian forces rescue 360 captives from Boko Haram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/nigerian-forces-rescue-360-captives-from-boko-haram/): Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State.
- [Bolivia’s legislature passes law allowing use of troops against protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/bolivias-legislature-passes-law-allowing-use-of-troops-against-protesters/): New law grants president power to use military to clear roadblocks set up amid weeks of antigovernment demonstrations.
- [Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend F1 lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/kimi-antonelli-wins-delayed-monaco-grand-prix-to-extend-f1-lead/): Antonelli takes his fifth successive Grand Prix win in race interrupted by crashes after asphalt breaks apart.
- [Authenticity is what American voters want](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/authenticity-is-what-american-voters-want/): Results in US Democratic primary races are showing that old establishment politics no longer work.
- [People flood Madrid streets to see Pope Leo’s flower-carpeted procession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/people-flood-madrid-streets-to-see-pope-leos-flower-carpeted-procession/): Pope Leo XIV hails Spain’s ‘school of faith’ at Madrid Mass, urges unity amid vast Corpus Domini crowds.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Beirut after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/al-jazeera-reports-from-beirut-after-israeli-attack/): Multiple explosions have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel launches new attacks, claiming to target Hezbollah.
- [Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/police-say-two-suspects-have-been-shot-and-killed-in-israel-gun-attack/): Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack.
- [Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/peru-polls-open-in-keiko-fujimori-roberto-sanchez-presidential-runoff/): Race between right-wing Fujimori, leftwing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.
- [The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/the-taiz-transplant-team-looking-to-begin-a-medical-revolution-in-yemen/): Taiz’s Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center provides Yemenis with affordable treatment.
- [Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/does-israel-really-think-it-can-get-rid-of-hezbollah-in-lebanon/): It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.
- [Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/irans-world-cup-team-arrives-in-mexico-as-us-visa-row-continues/): Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.
- [Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/irans-world-cup-squad-lands-in-mexico-amid-us-visa-row/): Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.
- [Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/israel-strikes-southern-suburbs-of-lebanons-capital-beirut/): Videos show the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs, with multiple explosions reported.
- [Marc Marquez hits 100 career wins with Hungarian MotoGP victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/marc-marquez-hits-100-career-wins-with-hungarian-motogp-victory/): The seven-time MotoGP world champion beat KTM’s Pedro Acosta to claim his first grand prix victory of the season.
- [Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/missiles-and-negotiations-iran-100-days-into-the-war-with-us-and-israel/): Talks and attacks have continued for months, and could last much longer without a breakthrough.
- [Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/fifty-two-hours-on-an-israeli-prison-ship/): A flotilla activist recounts his detention after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound solidarity mission at sea.
- [Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/israel-kills-nine-in-gaza-as-egypt-hosts-renewed-ceasefire-talks/): At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.
- [Ben-Gvir praises police on killing shooter in central Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/ben-gvir-praises-police-on-killing-shooter-in-central-israel/): Israel’s far right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised police for killing a Kokhav Yair shooting suspect.
- [100 days into Iran war, Americans face higher prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/100-days-into-iran-war-americans-face-higher-prices/): On average, US households have spent $750 more in expenses due to the war, hitting middle and lower-income people hard.
- [‘What ceasefire?’ Palestinians inspect destruction after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/what-ceasefire-palestinians-inspect-destruction-after-israeli-strike/): Palestinians inspect the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.
- [‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/fear-mongering-is-the-main-narrative-in-armenias-elections/): ‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections
- [Pope Leo urges youth to be ‘sparks of a new humanity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/pope-leo-urges-youth-to-be-sparks-of-a-new-humanity/): Pope Leo XIV urged young people to be ‘sparks of a new humanity’.
- [Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/armenians-go-to-polls-in-test-of-pms-pivot-to-europe-amid-russian-pressure/): Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.
- [Los Angeles tiny homes move people off streets amid World Cup spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/los-angeles-tiny-homes-move-people-off-streets-amid-world-cup-spotlight/): Thousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness.
- [Giant crowds greet Pope Leo at public mass in Madrid, Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/giant-crowds-greet-pope-leo-at-public-mass-in-madrid-spain/): The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass.
- [FIFA U-turns on water bottle policy in US, Canada stadiums after backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/fifa-u-turns-on-water-bottle-policy-in-us-canada-stadiums-after-backlash/): New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.
- [World Cup 2026 in numbers: Key statistical goals, titles and age records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/world-cup-2026-in-numbers-key-statistical-goals-titles-and-age-records/): The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.
- [Israeli settlers threaten to kill Palestinian farmer and harass sheep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/israeli-settlers-threaten-to-kill-palestinian-farmer-and-harass-sheep/): A Palestinian farmer recounts the moment a large group of Israeli settlers hit him and harassed his livestock.
- [1 killed and 5 injured in Israel shootings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/1-killed-and-5-injured-in-israel-shootings/): Multiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, Israeli police say.
- [One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: Medics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/one-killed-five-wounded-in-shooting-attack-in-israel-medics/): Israeli police say the suspect is a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship.
- [An Eid celebration on a Gaza rooftop turns into a ‘horror movie’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/an-eid-celebration-on-a-gaza-rooftop-turns-into-a-horror-movie/): Israel’s continued attacks on homes in Gaza are contributing to the ongoing genocide in the enclave.
- [Iran criticizes US refusal to grant visas for World Cup delegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-criticizes-us-refusal-to-grant-visas-for-world-cup-delegation/): Iran’s ambassador to Mexico expressed concern over the reported denial of US visas to the World Cup delegation.
- [How the hosts are preparing for an Ebola outbreak during World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/how-the-hosts-are-preparing-for-an-ebola-outbreak-during-world-cup-2026/): The US, Mexico and Canada have announced Ebola-related travel restrictions before the start of the World Cup.
- [100 days of the US–Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/100-days-of-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): One hundred days in, the US–Israel–Iran conflict remains a bloody stalemate with mounting loss of civilian lives.
- [How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/how-have-countries-around-the-world-responded-to-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): The war, which has entered its 100th day, has triggered global energy crisis, drawing concerns from world leaders.
- [Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/kosovo-votes-again-amid-political-deadlock-seeking-eu-and-nato-progress/): Deadlock hampers Kosovo’s EU ambitions as voters head to polls amid economic struggles and political discord.
- [Iran war day 100: US, Iran trade attacks again, raising tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/iran-war-day-100-us-iran-trade-attacks-again-raising-tensions/): Tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz, vital for international maritime traffic.
- [Messi sits out Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/messi-sits-out-argentinas-pre-world-cup-friendly-due-to-hamstring-strain/): Messi’s recovery depends on his ‘clinical and functional progress’, Argentina officials say before title defence.
- [Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/lebanon-army-chief-in-pakistan-funeral-plans-for-soldiers-killed-by-israel/): Lebanon’s army chief Rodolphe Haykal left for Pakistan in a surprise visit as relentless fighting continues.
- [At least a dozen injured from shooting attack near Ohio festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/at-least-a-dozen-injured-from-shooting-attack-near-ohio-festival/): At least 12 people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
- [Why are players being issued visas just days before the World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/why-are-players-being-issued-visas-just-days-before-the-world-cup/): Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh explains.
- [Outrage over Palestinian ‘dog rape’ joke at Tribeca Film Festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/outrage-over-palestinian-dog-rape-joke-at-tribeca-film-festival/): A US influencer and actor have caused outrage after mocking Palestinians subject to rape in Israeli prisons.
- [Teenager Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with ‘magic lap’ for Mercedes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/teenager-antonelli-snatches-monaco-pole-with-magic-lap-for-mercedes/): F1 championship leader becomes the first Italian since Jarno Trulli in 2004 to take pole position in the principality.
- [Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/why-is-chinese-president-xi-jinping-visiting-north-korea-now/): The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.
- [How many times were the US and Iran on the verge of a deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/how-many-times-were-the-us-and-iran-on-the-verge-of-a-deal/): One hundred days into the US-Israel war on Iran, we look at the number of times a deal seemed close.
- [By the numbers: 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/by-the-numbers-100-days-of-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): From the human cost to the economy, Al Jazeera visualises how the US-Israel war on Iran has unfolded since February 28.
- [Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/07/kenyan-graduates-turn-to-ai-tools-for-farming-as-jobs-dry-up/): Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
- [Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/iran-war-live-us-strikes-after-downing-of-helicopter-tehran-vows-response/): Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead.
- [Brazil intercepts 108 Cuban immigrants amid growing asylum applications](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/brazil-intercepts-108-cuban-immigrants-amid-growing-asylum-applications/): Last year, for the first time in a decade, Cuban asylum applications exceeded Venezuelan ones in sign of growing strain.
- [US judge halts execution by nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/us-judge-halts-execution-by-nitrogen-gas-ruling-it-unconstitutional/): Judge Emily Marks had previously allowed the execution to proceed, arguing that no execution is entirely without pain.
- [Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/deadly-protests-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-whats-going-on-2/): At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- [Mississippi residents sue Musk’s xAI and SpaceX over data centre ‘nuisance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/mississippi-residents-sue-musks-xai-and-spacex-over-data-centre-nuisance/): Three residents filed the case on behalf of a class estimated at more than 10,000 members.
- [Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/bear-captured-after-days-of-panic-and-school-closures-in-japan/): A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured.
- [Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, despite Trump’s threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/canada-confirms-opening-of-gordie-howe-bridge-despite-trumps-threats/): Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
- [Israeli forces kill nine in Tyre after issuing forced displacement orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/israeli-forces-kill-nine-in-tyre-after-issuing-forced-displacement-orders/): Israeli forces killed nine people in Tyre in the past 24 hours after it issued forced displacement orders on the city.
- [Trump vows retaliation after claiming Iran shot down Apache helicopter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-vows-retaliation-after-claiming-iran-shot-down-apache-helicopter/): President Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz
- [Why so many Americans haven’t heard about the USS Liberty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/why-so-many-americans-havent-heard-about-the-uss-liberty/): Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains what happened on the day of the attack, the alleged cover-up that followed.
- [What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/what-will-the-fallout-be-from-the-unrest-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.
- [Palestinians confront Israeli settlers over land grab near Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/palestinians-confront-israeli-settlers-over-land-grab-near-hebron/): Palestinians confronted Israeli settlers near Hebron over their attempt to seize Palestinian land
- [‘Anything but normal’: Uncertainty as Iranians try to get by amid US war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/anything-but-normal-uncertainty-as-iranians-try-to-get-by-amid-us-war/): War damage and blockade have worsened economic conditions for many struggling Iranians.
- [Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/israel-preventing-more-than-16500-palestinians-from-accessing-medical-treatment/): Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza’s healthcare system since launching its genocidal war in October 2023.
- [NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/nasa-announces-astronauts-for-artemis-iii-spaceflight-scheduled-for-2027/): Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.
- [After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/after-nagorno-karabakh-armenians-vote-for-peace-over-nationalism/): Nikol Pashinyan’s victory suggests Russia’s influence in the country is waning.
- [Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/mexico-prepares-for-world-cup-opening-match-amid-protests/): Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.
- [Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-says-iran-shot-down-us-helicopter-over-hormuz-vows-to-respond/): US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington ‘must, of necessity, respond to this attack’.
- [Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/nigeria-plays-portugal-in-international-world-cup-friendly-all-to-know/): All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.
- [Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/kenyas-police-crack-down-on-protest-against-us-ebola-centre-in-nanyuki/): Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.
- [Did Netanyahu really ‘defy’ Trump in bombing Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/did-netanyahu-really-defy-trump-in-bombing-iran/): Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.
- [Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/six-countries-sanction-enablers-of-settler-violence-in-occupied-west-bank/): The Western nations also say they will take further measures if Israel fails to address the situation on the ground.
- [UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/uk-government-concerned-by-abuse-claims-against-west-ham-co-owner/): David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were ‘false allegations’.
- [Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/shackled-bleeding-raped-palestinians-describe-abuse-in-israels-prisons/): Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.
- [Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-says-in-final-throes-of-peace-deal-but-at-least-8-killed-in-lebanon/): The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.
- [Modi is using a cannon to kill a cockroach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/modi-is-using-a-cannon-to-kill-a-cockroach/): A student parody account has rattled India’s most powerful man and exposed just how thin his skin has become.
- [Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/deadly-protests-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-whats-going-on/): Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.
- [Mamdani scores goal at World Cup presser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/mamdani-scores-goal-at-world-cup-presser/): Footage shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scoring a goal at a World Cup press conference.
- [Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/venezuelans-flood-capital-caracas-streets-demanding-free-elections/): Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.
- [World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/world-cup-opening-ceremony-whos-performing-when-it-starts-how-to-watch/): The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
- [Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/why-are-nigeria-south-africa-tensions-rising-amid-xenophobic-attacks/): It’s not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.
- [Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-booed-thunderously-at-nba-finals-what-we-know/): US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- [Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/israel-attacks-tyre-in-lebanon-tells-all-residents-to-leave/): Israel attacks Tyre in Lebanon, tells all residents to leave
- [New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/new-video-of-great-white-shark-in-mediterranean-goes-viral/): New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral.
- [Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/italys-foreign-minister-slams-israels-ben-gvir-over-flip-flop-comments/): The row erupted after Italy said it was investigating the far-right minister over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists.
- [Video captures Russian attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/video-captures-russian-attack-in-ukraines-zaporizhzhia/): Surveillance camera video captured the moment a Russian drone strike caused a blast in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
- [Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/are-ronaldo-messi-still-the-largest-world-cup-draws-or-is-mbappe-bigger/): Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup?
- [Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/russian-attacks-kill-5-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-hails-talks-with-us-envoys/): Ukraine’s president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after ‘very positive’ talks with US envoys and European leaders.
- [‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/historic-wave-of-palestinian-solidarity-grows-at-universities-in-germany/): Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement.
- [Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/hundred-days-of-israels-latest-war-on-lebanon/): Israel’s second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.
- [Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/iran-conflict-why-has-oil-stayed-near-100-a-barrel/): The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.
- [Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-courts-boos-at-historic-new-york-nba-finals-appearance/): President Trump’s appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones.
- [Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/protests-erupt-in-kenya-over-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-in-nanyuki/): Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.
- [Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/deschamps-backs-hat-trick-hero-olise-to-shine-for-france-at-world-cup/): Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.
- [Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/indian-crew-rescued-after-attack-on-oil-tanker-off-oman/): Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
- [Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/ranking-the-middle-east-and-north-african-teams-at-world-cup-2026/): Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams’ chances at the World Cup in North America.
- [Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/iran-says-us-has-revoked-world-cup-ticket-allocation-for-their-supporters/): Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/palestine-weekly-wrap-israel-presses-deeper-into-gaza-as-cairo-talks-begin/): Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.
- [Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/wembanyama-scores-32-as-spurs-power-past-knicks-in-game-3-of-nba-finals/): San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.
- [Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/iran-war-day-102-trump-warns-israel-against-new-strikes-as-ceasefire-holds/): Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.
- [China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/chinas-xi-north-koreas-kim-pledge-to-boost-ties-at-rare-pyongyang-summit/): President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.
- [Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/spain-cruise-past-peru-in-final-world-cup-2026-warm-up-match/): Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.
- [Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/two-years-after-israels-nuseirat-rescue-success-we-are-still-bleeding/): My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us.
- [‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/as-close-as-lips-and-teeth-the-highs-and-lows-of-china-north-korea-ties/): Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
- [Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/nuclear-weapons-spending-surges-to-record-high-of-119bn-report-says/): International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
- [Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/race-to-find-survivors-as-philippines-quake-toll-rises-to-37/): The quake inflicted some of the worst damage on General Santos, a city of about 720,000 people in southern Mindanao.
- [Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/irans-lakes-are-vanishing-satellite-images-show-a-deepening-water-crisis/): Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.
- [Marwan Barghouti’s son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/marwan-barghoutis-son-calls-for-his-release-on-stage-at-berlin-concert/): At Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.
- [Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/israel-kills-14-in-southern-lebanon-after-trading-fire-with-iran/): Killings come as Iran warned of ‘crushing blows’ if Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, including in the south.
- [FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/fifa-drops-somali-world-cup-referee-after-us-denies-him-entry/): Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
- [Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-climbs-to-101/): The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.
- [India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/indias-fertility-rate-falls-below-replacement-level-why-it-matters/): India’s fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
- [New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/new-york-city-crowd-boos-us-president-donald-trump-at-nba-playoff-game/): US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
- [Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/botswana-diamond-slump-hits-miners-living-on-the-edge-of-survival/): Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
- [US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/us-lists-chinas-byd-alibaba-baidu-as-chinese-military-companies/): Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’.
- [Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-warns-netanyahu-youll-be-on-your-own-if-attacks-on-iran-continue/): Trump’s warning comes as Israel and Iran pause attacks and indirect talks to reach a peace deal continue.
- [UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/un-questions-legality-of-israeli-forced-evacuation-orders-in-lebanon/): A UN spokesman says forced evacuation orders issued across southern and eastern Lebanon are nearly impossible to follow
- [Israel continues strikes on Lebanon despite halting attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/israel-continues-strikes-on-lebanon-despite-halting-attacks-on-iran/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran but will continue operations against Hezbollah.
- [ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/icc-prosecutor-suspended-pending-vote-on-sexual-misconduct-claims/): Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.
- [Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/trump-nominates-todd-blanche-as-attorney-general-setting-up-senate-fight/): Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
- [Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/maines-platner-faces-test-as-four-us-states-hold-midterm-primary-votes/): Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November’s midterms.
- [Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/09/iran-war-live-trump-warns-netanyahu-as-israel-tehran-halt-fighting/): A total of 3,637 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since March and 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry said.
- [Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/tech-giant-openai-files-for-us-initial-public-offering/): OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.
- [Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/survivors-recall-israeli-raid-that-killed-274-in-gaza-refugee-camp/): Two years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives.
- [Italian prosecutors to probe Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/italian-prosecutors-to-probe-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-over-flotilla-abuse/): Rome is the second in Europe to launch a probe into Israel’s treatment of activists detained as they headed to Gaza.
- [EU planning to add to $1.5 trillion sanctions hit on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/eu-planning-to-add-to-1-5-trillion-sanctions-hit-on-russia/): New proposed listings target Russia’s ‘military industrial complex, human rights violators and propagandists’.
- [Pope Leo makes visit to Spain’s Almudena Cathedral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/pope-leo-makes-visit-to-spains-almudena-cathedral/): Crowds in Madrid were delighted to see Pope Leo make a visit to Santa Maria de la Almudena Cathedral with Queen Sofia.
- [US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/us-confirms-it-denied-entry-to-somali-referee-set-to-take-part-in-world-cup/): Award-winning referee Omar Artan was ‘determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns’ after arriving in Miami.
- [UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/un-human-rights-leader-calls-for-cuba-sanctions-to-be-lifted-immediately/): Volker Turk, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, warns that ‘children are dying’ as result of US oil blockade.
- [Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/will-the-fifa-world-cup-be-the-economic-bonanza-us-cities-were-promised/): Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.
- [France and Germany scrap fighter jet in hit to European defence cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/france-and-germany-scrap-fighter-jet-in-hit-to-european-defence-cooperation/): The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent.
- [How significant is Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/how-significant-is-xi-jinpings-visit-to-north-korea/): Beijing is Pyongyang’s main political and economic backer.
- [Gaza cancer patient waits for a chance at life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/gaza-cancer-patient-waits-for-a-chance-at-life/): A school director and novelist in Gaza needs urgent life-saving cancer surgery that she cannot access inside the Strip.
- [‘We basically lost’: Tel Aviv residents react after Israel-Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/we-basically-lost-tel-aviv-residents-react-after-israel-iran-strikes/): Residents in Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions after a day of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.
- [Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/southern-philippines-hit-by-7-8-magnitude-earthquake/): Offshore quake rocks Mindanao, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 200.
- [Albanian PM Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/albanian-pm-rama-vows-to-push-on-with-kushner-linked-luxury-resort/): Albanian Prime Minister Rama vowed to press ahead with a billion-dollar luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner.
- [China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/chinas-xi-jinping-and-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-meet-in-pyongyang/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met on Monday at a rare summit in Pyongyang.
- [Floods tear through homes and farmland in China’s Guizhou province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/floods-tear-through-homes-and-farmland-in-chinas-guizhou-province/): Drone footage shows entire neighbourhoods, roads and farmland submerged by floodwaters in China’s southwestern Guizhou.
- [US congressman demands probe into Israel’s 1967 attack on USS Liberty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/us-congressman-demands-probe-into-israels-1967-attack-on-uss-liberty/): Thomas Massie suggests the deadly assault was not an accident and calls on the US government to honour its survivors.
- [Airline profits plummet as US fuel costs nearly double](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/airline-profits-plummet-as-us-fuel-costs-nearly-double/): IATA forecasts $350bn airline fuel bill for 2026, with profits dipping to their weakest margin since the COVID-19 years.
- [WHO chief lauds Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/who-chief-lauds-ugandas-response-to-ebola-outbreak/): Tedros said the country had responded promptly and capably, but called for it to reopen the border with DR Congo.
- [Moment Israeli helicopter fires missile on Gaza City target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/moment-israeli-helicopter-fires-missile-on-gaza-city-target/): Footage shows the moment an Israeli helicopter launched a missile at an unknown target in the Gaza City neighbourhood.
- [US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/us-imposes-restrictions-on-100-nicaraguan-officials-after-activists-death/): The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.
- [NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/nato-jets-shoot-down-drone-over-latvia-extending-ukraine-spillover-fears/): The drone entered Latvian airspace due to ‘Russian electronic warfare’, the military says.
- [Lebanon’s children face physical, psychological trauma amid Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/lebanons-children-face-physical-psychological-trauma-amid-israels-war/): Experts warn of lasting trauma for Lebanon’s children as war continues to shatter their sense of safety.
- [‘Strategic doctrine’: Iran hails military shift after Beirut raid response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/strategic-doctrine-iran-hails-military-shift-after-beirut-raid-response/): Iranians describe attacks on Israel as part of military approach prioritising ‘taking initiative and offensive power’.
- [How Lebanon became the breaking point for the Iran war ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/how-lebanon-became-the-breaking-point-for-the-iran-war-ceasefire/): Iran has switched from projecting power via its proxies to using its own firepower to protect them, analysts say.
- [7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves dozens dead in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/7-8-magnitude-earthquake-leaves-dozens-dead-in-the-philippines/): A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines off the island of Mindanao, killing at least 32.
- [Three rescued, one killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine block](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/three-rescued-one-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-on-ukraine-block/): Three rescued, one killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine block.
- [‘Lives turned in a second’: Family of baby Sam, shot dead by Israel, grieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/08/lives-turned-in-a-second-family-of-baby-sam-shot-dead-by-israel-grieve/): A father speaks of the moment his seven-month-old Palestinian son was shot dead in the West Bank by an Israeli soldier.
- [How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/how-much-heat-does-an-ai-data-centre-produce-and-where-are-they-located/): Data centres don’t just use large amounts of water and electricity, they’re heating the environment too, study finds.
- [World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/world-cup-2026-full-match-schedule-groups-teams-and-start-times/): Al Jazeera’s teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- [US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/us-releases-video-of-warship-firing-missiles-in-strikes-on-iran/): Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets.
- [Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/why-indias-deadly-dengue-crisis-is-now-no-longer-confined-to-the-monsoons/): Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.
- [Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/iran-war-day-104-iran-says-it-attacks-us-bases-after-american-strikes/): Iran says it launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region after America launched new attacks inside Iran.
- [Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/thailand-court-sentences-two-men-to-death-for-2015-bangkok-bombing/): The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan Shrine in Bangkok’s commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.
- [South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country’s history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/south-korea-fines-coupang-408m-over-biggest-data-leak-in-countrys-history/): Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.
- [Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/funerals-held-after-deadly-pakistani-strikes-in-afghanistan/): Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.
- [Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/thousands-rally-in-albania-in-largest-protest-yet-against-kushner-resort/): Protesters chant ‘Albania is not for sale’ as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.
- [Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/bolivian-farmers-clash-with-police-as-ex-president-vows-resistance/): Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance.
- [Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/knicks-one-win-away-from-nba-title-after-record-comeback-against-spurs/): New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.
- [Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/police-in-belfast-use-water-cannon-as-anti-immigrant-unrest-continues/): Clashes come as family of knife attack victim calls for calm and condemns violence targeting immigrants.
- [Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/dahiyeh-crowds-rally-in-favour-of-iranian-support-against-israel/): Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel.
- [OpenAI says China-based actors stoking opposition to AI data centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/openai-says-china-based-actors-stoking-opposition-to-ai-data-centres/): AI company says ChatGPT accounts sought to ‘exploit and amplify existing public concerns’ about energy prices.
- [One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/one-in-70-people-worldwide-is-forcibly-displaced-unhcr/): At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, human rights abuses and per
- [Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/anti-immigrant-protesters-clash-with-police-torch-car-at-belfast-rally/): Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.
- [Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/which-world-cup-teams-players-and-officials-were-denied-us-visas-entry/): Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad’s visas were delayed.
- [FIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/fifas-infantino-defends-us-as-world-cup-host-amid-visa-row-entry-denials/): FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
- [Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/nigerian-migrants-flee-south-africa-after-spike-in-xenophobic-protests/): Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.
- [Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/maasai-women-turn-drought-into-income-through-fodder-farming-in-tanzania/): As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.
- [FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/fifa-boss-tells-critics-to-relax-over-somali-referee-deportation/): FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
- [Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-following-us-strikes/): Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.
- [Hegseth: Guantanamo Bay prisoners ‘should have been executed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/hegseth-guantanamo-bay-prisoners-should-have-been-executed/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the prisoners of the US at Guantanamo Bay ‘should have been executed’.
- [Trump’s claim of escorting oil through Hormuz won’t ease crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/trumps-claim-of-escorting-oil-through-hormuz-wont-ease-crisis/): Trump’s claim of escorting oil through Hormuz won’t ease crisis
- [US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/us-bombs-iran-after-trump-threat-tehran-closes-hormuz-strait-to-all-ships/): Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’.
- [Iran war live: US launches attacks on ‘multiple’ Iranian targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/iran-war-live-us-launches-attacks-on-multiple-iranian-targets/): Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.
- [Mexico braced for celebrations, protests as World Cup opens amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/mexico-braced-for-celebrations-protests-as-world-cup-opens-amid-tensions/): President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.
- [Trial begins for man accused of sparking Palisades Fire in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trial-begins-for-man-accused-of-sparking-palisades-fire-in-california/): Prosecutors say man deliberately started blaze that became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.
- [‘Negotiate with bombs’: US resumes attacks on Iran for second night in row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/negotiate-with-bombs-us-resumes-attacks-on-iran-for-second-night-in-row/): US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of ‘Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression’.
- [Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/ronaldo-misses-big-chances-in-portugals-world-cup-warmup-win-over-nigeria/): Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.
- [Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/canada-introduces-bill-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16/): The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.
- [First image in months emerges of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/first-image-in-months-emerges-of-dr-hussam-abu-safia/): The first image in months of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia has been released.
- [Gwyneth Paltrow’s Israeli real estate ad goes viral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/gwyneth-paltrows-israeli-real-estate-ad-goes-viral/): Gwyneth Paltrow sparked widespread outrage by becoming the face of an Israeli real estate project.
- [Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/heros-welcome-for-omar-artan-after-somalis-world-cup-dreams-dashed/): Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.
- [Israel kills 16 in Lebanon, UN to probe international law violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/israel-kills-16-in-lebanon-un-to-probe-international-law-violations/): UN investigators to arrive in Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties.
- [Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trump-directs-interim-us-intelligence-chief-bill-pulte-to-downsize-agency/): Interim ODNI chief Bill Pulte has been slammed by Democrats as a Donald Trump loyalist with no intelligence background.
- [India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/india-summons-us-envoy-over-attack-on-ship-carrying-indian-sailors-off-oman/): Three Indian seafarers are missing after Oman rescues 21 others following a US attack on the Palau-flagged Settebello.
- [Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/why-lebanon-remains-caught-up-in-the-israel-iran-conflict/): The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.
- [Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/bill-gates-testifies-in-closed-door-us-house-meeting-over-epstein-ties/): In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a ‘grave error in judgment’.
- [Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trump-were-working-to-make-sure-the-right-people-come-in/): When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.
- [Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/israeli-strike-on-a-car-kills-two-in-sidon-lebanon/): An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.
- [UK PM Starmer slams ‘unjustified’ anti-immigration violence in Belfast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/uk-pm-starmer-slams-unjustified-anti-immigration-violence-in-belfast/): Anti-immigrant violence swept through Belfast, with homes and vehicles torched following a knife attack.
- [US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/us-military-chief-hegseth-warns-cuba-against-acquiring-military-arms/): Hegseth’s visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba’s government.
- [Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trump-warns-of-more-attacks-on-iran-after-us-apache-helicopter-downing/): Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
- [After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/after-a-democrat-standoff-trump-signs-70bn-immigration-enforcement-bill/): Immigrant advocates warn the funding bill offers few guardrails for ICE and CBP amid Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
- [Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/iran-says-it-will-not-hesitate-to-defend-itself-after-latest-clashes/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.
- [Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/mass-shooting-with-at-least-10-attackers-in-johannesburg/): A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.
- [LIVE: Portugal vs Nigeria – World Cup 2026 international friendly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/live-portugal-vs-nigeria-world-cup-2026-international-friendly/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
- [US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/us-inflation-hits-new-three-year-high-amid-energy-price-surge/): US markets stumbled as inflation data sparked fears of interest rate rises in the coming months.
- [Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/is-fortress-europe-becoming-more-strict/): The new EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.
- [Sanctions on settlers not enough: Target Israeli gov’t, say campaigners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/sanctions-on-settlers-not-enough-target-israeli-govt-say-campaigners/): Campaigners argue that sanctions reflect a need to manage public anger rather than a genuine shift in state policy.
- [Bill Gates appears before Congress to testify over Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/bill-gates-appears-before-congress-to-testify-over-epstein-files/): Microsoft founder Bill Gates appeared before Congress to testify over Epstein files
- [US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/us-diplomat-found-dead-in-myanmar-thai-woman-in-custody/): US State Department confirms the fatality, but refuses to provide more information about the person’s death in Yangon.
- [Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trump-hardens-tone-against-iran-says-may-keep-going-with-strikes/): US president claims Iran is ‘completely defeated’ and renews threats to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.
- [The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/the-light-within-ep-5-el-salvador/): In a Salvadoran prison, young women from rival gangs learn to co-exist and prepare for life beyond penitentiary walls.
- [What are Lebanon’s most important political parties?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/what-are-lebanons-most-important-political-parties/): Lebanon’s many powerful parties reflect the country’s social, sectarian, and political divides.
- [US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/us-bombs-irans-water-facilities-why-thats-so-significant/): The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/eight-red-cards-shown-to-brazil-in-fiery-friendly-against-us-women/): Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
- [Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/ukraine-made-flamingo-missile-hits-target-900-km-inside-russia/): Video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia.
- [7-month-old baby shot by Israeli soldier in Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/7-month-old-baby-shot-by-israeli-soldier-in-hebron/): An Israeli soldier fired at a Palestinian family’s car in Hebron, fatally shooting a seven‑month‑old in the head.
- [West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/west-bank-ethnic-cleansing-settler-attacks-israels-state-policy-amnesty/): Israel uses war crimes to accelerate ‘annexation agenda and settlement expansion’ in occupied land, rights group says.
- [Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/mexico-vs-south-africa-world-cup-2026-opening-game-teams-start-lineups/): As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition’s opening game.
- [Apache down, fighting up: What the latest US-Iran attacks mean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/apache-down-fighting-up-what-the-latest-us-iran-attacks-mean/): Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.
- [Netanyahu caught between the US, Lebanon war, and Iran ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/netanyahu-caught-between-the-us-lebanon-war-and-iran-ceasefire/): As elections near, Israel’s PM finds himself squeezed between his voters, his allies, and his opponents.
- [Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/heros-welcome-for-somali-referee-denied-entry-to-us-world-cup-tournament/): The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu’s pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
- [Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/kashmiri-rights-activist-wins-partial-court-victory-but-remains-behind-bars/): The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years.
- [Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/pakistan-military-helicopter-crashes-in-kashmir-all-on-board-killed/): There has been a heavy security presence in Muzaffarabad amid protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.
- [Why has Belfast erupted in anti-immigrant violence after a knife attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/why-has-belfast-erupted-in-anti-immigrant-violence-after-a-knife-attack/): Ministers have blamed far-right online agitators for stoking racial tension following a stabbing.
- [Iran fires missiles at US bases carrying images of killed commanders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/iran-fires-missiles-at-us-bases-carrying-images-of-killed-commanders/): Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.
- [Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/why-is-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-being-held-in-three-countries/): The 2026 World Cup is the first to be held in three different host nations – but why? Al Jazeera explains.
- [A four-year-old’s recovery from the trauma of war in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/a-four-year-olds-recovery-from-the-trauma-of-war-in-lebanon/): Four-year-old Malika was seriously wounded in an Israeli attack that killed her mother.
- [Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/graham-platner-wins-maine-primary-election-results-and-key-takeaways/): Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.
- [Who pays for a supersized World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/who-pays-for-a-supersized-world-cup/): The biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to bring a record $13bn for FIFA.
- [Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/spidercam-crashes-onto-pitch-during-hungary-match/): A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.
- [Rising from the rubble: A Gaza tech incubator defies Israel’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/rising-from-the-rubble-a-gaza-tech-incubator-defies-israels-war/): Israel’s war on Gaza has decimated the tech sector, killing experts and destroying incubators that offered opportunity.
- [Anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast after knife attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/anti-immigration-protests-break-out-in-belfast-after-knife-attack/): Northern Ireland’s political leaders call for calm after a knife attack led to anti-immigration protests in the capital.
- [Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/argentina-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad/): Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.
- [India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/indias-bengal-pushes-out-muslim-bangladeshis-deepening-religious-tensions/): Hundreds ‘pushed’ to border and many others put in detention centres as part of a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
- [Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/messi-comes-off-the-bench-to-score-in-argentinas-final-world-cup-warm-up/): Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
- [Explosion in Bahrain as Iran attacks US bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/explosion-in-bahrain-as-iran-attacks-us-bases/): CCTV footage shows an explosion in Bahrain’s capital Manama after what authorities say was an Iranian missile strike.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/fifa-world-cup-2026-explained-in-maps-and-charts/): Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.
- [Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover after drone incursions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/baltic-states-fear-russia-ukraine-war-spillover-after-drone-incursions/): A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
- [Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/twelve-killed-in-johannesburg-mass-shooting-manhunt-under-way/): Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.
- [Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/platner-wins-maine-democratic-senate-primary-vows-to-oust-collins/): Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.
- [Prediction platform Kalshi to collect job details to combat insider trading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/prediction-platform-kalshi-to-collect-job-details-to-combat-insider-trading/): Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation.
- [Indonesia jails four military officers for acid attack on rights activist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/indonesia-jails-four-military-officers-for-acid-attack-on-rights-activist/): Prosecutors argued in court that the soldiers were motivated by anger over Yunus’s activism.
- [Pope Leo welcomed in Barcelona with traditional Catalan human tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/pope-leo-welcomed-in-barcelona-with-traditional-catalan-human-tower/): More than 100 members of the Castellers de Vilafranca built a 10-metre-high human tower to welcome Pope Leo
- [Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/trita-parsi-iran-is-pursuing-a-doctrine-of-swift-retaliation/): Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack.
- [UN report: Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/un-report-israeli-forces-shield-settlers-during-attacks-on-palestinians/): The UN says Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and act as a shield for their violence.
- [Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/afghanistan-says-pakistan-air-raids-killed-13-people-including-children/): No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces.
- [Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/air-canada-pilot-accused-of-flying-for-17-years-without-proper-licence/): Former airline captain charged with fraud after allegedly commanding more than 900 flights without required credentials.
- [Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/somalia-criticises-us-decision-to-bar-world-cup-referee/): Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan
- [Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/jordan-intercepts-iranian-missiles-over-its-airspace/): Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace
- [Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/belfast-plunged-into-chaos-as-vehicles-set-ablaze-following-stabbing-attack/): Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests have escalated into violent riots.
- [Protesters torch cars, buildings in Belfast after knife attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/protesters-torch-cars-buildings-in-belfast-after-knife-attack/): Unrest comes after a Sudanese man was arrested over a stabbing attack in north Belfast, UK.
- [Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/iran-strikes-bahrain-and-jordan-in-retaliation-for-us-attacks-in-hormuz/): Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
- [Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/bolivia-approves-military-measures-against-nationwide-protests/): Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests.
- [South Korea’s booming stock market mints a generation of novice investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/south-koreas-booming-stock-market-mints-a-generation-of-novice-investors/): South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.
- [Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/afghan-authorities-open-fire-on-protesters-over-womens-dress-code/): Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.
- [US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/10/us-military-launches-self-defence-strikes-targeting-iran/): US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
- [Video: AI models predict World Cup results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/video-ai-models-predict-world-cup-results/): We asked four AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/indonesian-students-protest-govt-policies-amid-economic-strain/): Scuffles broke out as some demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines and metal barricades.
- [Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/ukraine-reclaims-territory-as-it-doubles-attacks-on-russian-logistics/): Ukraine says its ‘lockdown’ strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.
- [One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids, artillery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/one-injured-as-israel-hits-southern-lebanon-with-air-raids-artillery/): The attacks come as Iranian media reports that a draft peace deal with the US would include ending the war in Lebanon.
- [Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/violence-escalates-in-israel-amid-ultra-orthodox-military-draft-protests/): The struggle over military service is stoking protests, threatening Israel’s coalition and reshaping political debate.
- [Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/thai-princess-bajrakitiyabha-dies-after-years-in-coma/): Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king’s eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.
- [Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/renowned-british-artist-david-hockney-dies-aged-88/): Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.
- [Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/nigeria-killed-more-than-13000-terrorists-in-past-year-president-says/): President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
- [France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/france-germany-jet-plans-crash-can-europe-end-reliance-on-us-for-security/): Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe’s strategic autonomy.
- [A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/a-year-after-air-india-crash-killed-260-do-we-know-what-happened/): Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.
- [New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/new-zealand-great-kane-williamson-retires-from-international-cricket/): New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.
- [Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/riots-violence-hate-anti-immigrant-unrest-spells-danger-in-belfast/): Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland’s ethnic minority communities.
- [Is Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/is-israels-buffer-zone-inside-lebanon-an-attempt-to-grab-gas-reserves/): Israeli zone extends into Lebanon’s maritime territory, raising fears that it could become a long-term ‘resource grab’.
- [USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/usa-vs-paraguay-world-cup-2026-group-match-trump-schedule-lineups/): FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump’s attendance in doubt.
- [‘Torture isn’t new to Palestinians’: How Israel learned from colonialism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/torture-isnt-new-to-palestinians-how-israel-learned-from-colonialism/): A chain of sexual violence that Britain built, France refined and Israel inherited is being used against Palestinians.
- [Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/family-mourn-indian-sailor-killed-in-us-strike-on-oil-tanker/): The wife and family of an Indian sailor killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman this week have gathered in mourning.
- [Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iraqs-paramilitary-groups-say-they-will-disarm-will-that-ever-happen/): Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
- [Three killed as Ukraine and Russia exchange cross-border attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/three-killed-as-ukraine-and-russia-exchange-cross-border-attacks/): Officials say two people were killed in Russia’s Bryansk, while a woman was killed in Ukraine’s Sumy.
- [Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/air-india-crash-grieving-families-say-justice-remains-elusive-a-year-later/): A lottery visa that turned into a death warrant. A grieving father fighting deportation, as relatives await reparation.
- [World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/world-cup-2026-opening-day-takeaways-red-cards-var-and-hydration-breaks/): From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here’s all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
- [Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/pope-leos-visit-lays-bare-spains-tangled-politics-of-faith-and-migration/): The American pope’s message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain’s far right.
- [Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/protesters-clash-with-police-during-world-cup-opening-match/): Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.
- [Elon Musk poised to make history as world’s first trillionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/elon-musk-poised-to-make-history-as-worlds-first-trillionaire/): SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO catapults Musk to unprecedented wealth amid rising angst over global inequality.
- [Video: US defends visa denials at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/video-us-defends-visa-denials-at-world-cup/): The US has defended visa denials that have prevented officials and fans from travelling to the World Cup.
- [US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/us-iran-ceasefire-not-for-indian-sailors-being-killed-in-hormuz/): The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors.
- [Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iran-war-day-105-trump-halts-attacks-after-kharg-island-threat/): Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.
- [Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iran-weighs-proposed-deal-but-remains-wary-of-us-intentions/): Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.
- [Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/peruvian-police-dress-as-world-cup-mascots-to-fool-suspected-drug-dealer/): Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.
- [South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/south-korea-stage-late-comeback-to-beat-czechia-on-world-cup-opening-day/): Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
- [Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/amnesty-and-oxfam-warn-of-displacement-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.
- [South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/south-koreas-ex-president-yoon-gets-30-years-over-drone-operation/): Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
- [White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/white-house-shows-off-cage-match-arena-as-corruption-lawsuit-looms/): White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.
- [Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/bosnias-esmir-bajraktarevic-child-of-srebrenica/): As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic
- [Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/israel-launches-overnight-strikes-across-gaza/): Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.
- [Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/can-africa-turn-its-population-boom-into-prosperity/): Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.
- [Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iran-world-cup-captain-reveals-mexico-cartel-robbery-story/): Iran’s World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.
- [Stocks markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/stocks-markets-surge-as-trump-calls-off-strikes-on-iran-touts-peace-deal/): Wall Street, Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Who are Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, Mexico’s World Cup goal scorers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/who-are-julian-quinones-and-raul-jimenez-mexicos-world-cup-goal-scorers/): Mexico’s two goal scorers were overcome with emotion as they took their team to a win in the World Cup’s opening game.
- [Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iran-war-live-trump-claims-tehran-deal-approved-cancels-new-strikes/): The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at ‘breaking point’.
- [Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/japans-wataru-endo-retires-after-injury-ends-world-cup-2026-dream/): Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan’s game against the Netherlands.
- [DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/dr-congo-arrive-in-the-us-for-the-world-cup-after-ebola-quarantine/): DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.
- [Musk’s $1.8 trillion SpaceX IPO could be ‘highly undesirable’ for some](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/musks-1-8-trillion-spacex-ipo-could-be-highly-undesirable-for-some/): SpaceX’s IPO could challenge pension funds as concerns grow over its valuation and governance structure under Musk.
- [Trump says US and Iran have reached a ‘great settlement’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/trump-says-us-and-iran-have-reached-a-great-settlement/): US President Donald Trump claims Washington and Tehran have reached a ‘great settlement’ and are finalising documents
- [What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/what-happened-and-who-performed-at-the-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony/): Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup’s opening game in Mexico City.
- [World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/world-cup-mania-at-mexicos-zocalo-square/): Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
- [Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/jimenez-and-quinones-net-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-in-world-cup-opener/): World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
- [Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/man-pleads-guilty-to-slaying-top-democrat-and-her-husband-in-minnesota/): Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman by man disguised as police officer prompted concerns about political violence in US.
- [US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/us-lawmakers-press-israel-to-let-cancer-patients-out-of-gaza-for-treatment/): Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.
- [Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/mexico-city-dazzles-as-2026-world-cup-kicks-off-in-style/): Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City’s kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
- [Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/trump-administration-sanctions-cubas-national-oil-company-blasts-castros/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having ‘unlawfully expropriated’ US resources.
- [Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/israel-releases-hamas-co-founder-after-two-years-in-detention/): Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.
- [Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/minister-condemns-racist-thuggery-as-violence-returns-to-northern-ireland/): The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
- [How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/how-puppets-are-helping-women-and-children-in-gaza-cope-with-trauma/): A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.
- [Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/israeli-government-mulling-huge-funding-to-expand-west-bank-settlement-ngo/): The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.
- [Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/musks-grok-accused-of-violating-canadian-privacy-laws-on-deepfakes/): Privacy watchdog finds xAI’s Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
- [Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/jose-mourinho-named-real-madrid-coach-on-three-year-deal/): Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez’s re-election as club president.
- [What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/what-is-the-amal-movement-lebanons-other-shia-party/): As Hezbollah’s future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon’s other major Shia party, play?
- [How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/how-a-kushner-linked-resort-sparked-protests-across-albania/): A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania’s biggest protests.
- [Pope Leo tells migrants: ‘I bow before your dignity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/pope-leo-tells-migrants-i-bow-before-your-dignity/): Pope Leo met with migrants and NGOs at a port in Spain’s Canary Islands dubbed the ‘dock of shame’.
- [Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/two-sentenced-to-death-in-bangkok-bombing/): Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.
- [US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/us-iran-war-to-pull-global-economy-to-post-covid-low-world-bank/): Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
- [Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/property-deeds-no-protection-for-palestinians-as-settler-violence-spreads/): Israeli settlers follow Palestinian Bedouins across the West Bank, chasing them from their land.
- [Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/drone-strikes-on-central-sudanese-city-kill-up-to-23-ngo/): Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.
- [Lebanon Latest: Ceasefire talks continue under fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/lebanon-latest-ceasefire-talks-continue-under-fire/): Israel expands ground operations in southern Lebanon as ceasefire efforts remain stalled.
- [Bahrain releases footage of damage caused by intercepted Iranian drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/bahrain-releases-footage-of-damage-caused-by-intercepted-iranian-drones/): Bahrain released video of damage in Manama after debris from intercepted Iranian drones fell in populated areas
- [Stephen Miller’s War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/stephen-millers-war/): Unelected and unaccountable, Stephen Miller has become one of the most powerful figures in modern US history.
- [Trump says US will ‘be taking’ Kharg Island in latest Iran war threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/trump-says-us-will-be-taking-kharg-island-in-latest-iran-war-threat/): Trump says US will be hitting Iran ‘very hard’ as two days of strikes threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations.
- [LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/live-mexico-vs-south-africa-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Trailer: Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/trailer-israels-darkest-weapon-al-jazeera-originals/): Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
- [Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/firefighters-on-scene-at-pentagon-during-hazardous-materials-incident/): Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected.
- [I saw Kushner’s Albania resort up close — it is an environmental disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/i-saw-kushners-albania-resort-up-close-it-is-an-environmental-disaster/): The damage at Vjosa-Narta is not fake news. Bulldozers are tearing into one of Europe’s most precious wetlands.
- [Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/ilia-topuria-vs-justin-gaethje-title-fight-at-ufc-freedom-250-all-to-know/): Fight time, undercard, stats and how to watch as Topuria and Gaethje tussle in front of Donald Trump at the White House.
- [Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/somali-referee-banned-by-us-to-officiate-european-super-cup-uefa-says/): Omar Artan ​was named among match officials ​for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.
- [Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/israels-darkest-weapon-al-jazeera-originals/): Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
- [‘Dignity has no passport’: Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/dignity-has-no-passport-pope-makes-appeal-for-migrants-in-canary-islands/): Pope Leo will meet with about 1,000 migrants on Friday who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.
- [Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/iran-shuts-hormuz-strait-but-wasnt-it-already-closed/): The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.
- [Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/palestine-action-activists-could-face-uk-terror-sentences-what-we-know/): Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as ‘terrorists’ over Elbit factory raid in 2024.
- [World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/world-chess-body-suspends-russia-over-activities-in-occupied-ukraine/): Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.
- [Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/argentina-fans-denied-us-visas-get-free-tvs-to-watch-world-cup/): Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.
- [India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/india-says-us-hit-another-ship-off-oman-confirms-3-dead-in-separate-attack/): All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.
- [Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/embattled-palestinian-president-of-oxford-union-im-not-resigning/): Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead University of Oxford’s debating society, has been troubled by falsehoods.
- [Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/massive-neymar-mural-unveiled-on-brazil-street/): A massive 850-square-meter street mural of football star Neymar da Silva has been unveiled in Brazil’s Novo Hamburgo.
- [Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/did-us-sneak-100-million-barrels-of-oil-out-of-hormuz-as-trump-claims/): The maths doesn’t appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.
- [Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/video-shows-aftermath-of-iranian-attack-in-bahrain/): Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.
- [Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/detained-gaza-doctor-hussam-abu-safia-shows-signs-of-torture-family-says/): Gaza paediatrician appears by video link in Israeli court, as lawyer and family demand release, fearing for his life.
- [117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/117-8-million-fled-their-homes-worldwide-lebanons-shelter-crisis-worsens/): 117.8 Million people fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis escalates.
- [Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/video-shows-gaza-teen-fisherman-before-israeli-forces-killed-him-at-sea/): Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.
- [Britain’s defence ⁠minister Healey quits over defence spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/britains-defence-%e2%81%a0minister-healey-quits-over-defence-spending/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/ethiopia-must-not-be-dragged-back-into-war/): TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.
- [Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/three-indian-sailors-killed-in-us-strike-on-oil-tanker/): A US strike on an oil tanker accused of transporting Iranian oil has killed three Indian sailors.
- [Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/mexicos-historic-azteca-stadium-to-kickoff-world-cup-opener-all-to-know/): Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
- [UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/uk-australia-canada-launch-4m-peace-fund-for-israel-palestine-conflict/): Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
- [World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/world-cup-day-1-schedule-predictions-opening-ceremony-and-what-to-watch/): The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
- [World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/world-celebrates-but-gaza-watches-the-world-cup-from-a-distance/): Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
- [UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/un-watchdog-demands-iran-provide-information-on-nuclear-stockpile/): Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as ‘politically motivated’ and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.
- [Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/thousands-of-malawians-flee-homes-in-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-threats/): Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
- [‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/thuggery-belfast-police-fire-water-cannon-at-anti-immigration-protests/): Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
- [Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/gold-is-now-the-top-reserve-asset-is-dollar-dominance-at-risk/): Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset.
- [South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/south-korea-vs-czechia-world-cup-group-match-teams-start-and-lineups/): Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-haiti-forced-to-change-kit-over-war-imagery/): An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
- [Haiti fans in the streets, Scotland faithful in kilts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/haiti-fans-in-the-streets-scotland-faithful-in-kilts/): It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.
- [America250 versus Freedom250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/america250-versus-freedom250-what-to-know-about-the-us-semiquincentennial/): The celebrations to mark the US’s 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump’s influence.
- [Vinicius drags low-key Brazil level against dominant Morocco at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/vinicius-drags-low-key-brazil-level-against-dominant-morocco-at-world-cup/): Vinicius Jr individual effort lift Brazil’s struggle in team’s 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.
- [Brazil and Morocco kickoff amid electric atmosphere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/brazil-and-morocco-kickoff-amid-electric-atmosphere/): Brazil and Morocco supporters sang, danced and chanted their way to one of the most anticipated group-stage matches.
- [Qatar net late against Switzerland to secure historic first World Cup point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/qatar-net-late-against-switzerland-to-secure-historic-first-world-cup-point/): Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.
- [Israel attacks Lebanon as US says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/israel-attacks-lebanon-as-us-says-iran-deal-to-be-signed-on-sunday/): Explosions shook southern Lebanon on Saturday as Israel continued its attacks.
- [Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/ten-observations-after-attending-a-world-cup-match-in-the-us/): With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.
- [Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/thousands-rally-in-rome-italy-for-rival-pro-and-anti-migration-marches/): Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right ‘remigration’ initiative gains traction.
- [Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/dashcam-shows-us-cop-accidentally-shooting-colleague-during-horseplay/): Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’.
- [Thousands mourn Thai princess as body taken to lie in state in Bangkok](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/thousands-mourn-thai-princess-as-body-taken-to-lie-in-state-in-bangkok/): Thousands mourn Thai princess as body taken to lie in state in Bangkok
- [Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/thousands-attend-anti-racism-rally-in-belfast/): Thousands joined anti-racism demonstrations across the UK after days of anti-immigration unrest.
- [‘A global rupture’: Carney calls for Canada-EU unity before G7 summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/a-global-rupture-carney-calls-for-canada-eu-unity-before-g7-summit/): Canada’s prime minister has warned that the ‘rules-based’ global order is ‘breaking down’ amid superpower dominance.
- [Will the new EU migration rules work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/will-the-new-eu-migration-rules-work/): The European Union’s new migration policy has come into force.
- [Trump says Iran deal to be signed tomorrow, contradicting Iranian official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/trump-says-iran-deal-to-be-signed-tomorrow-contradicting-iranian-official/): Both sides have indicated a deal to end the war is close, but have diverged on details and timeline for a breakthrough.
- [Keepy-up cop wows fans with football skills at World Cup event in Boston](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/keepy-up-cop-wows-fans-with-football-skills-at-world-cup-event-in-boston/): A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.
- [Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/ukraine-to-keep-targeting-russian-energy-after-hitting-sea-terminal/): Ukraine’s SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia’s Tamanneftegaz terminal.
- [Hungary’s former PM Orban re-elected party leader despite election loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/hungarys-former-pm-orban-re-elected-party-leader-despite-election-loss/): Viktor Orban, who ran unopposed, said he took full responsibility for his pro-Russian Fidesz party’s defeat in April.
- [‘Not in my name’: The Jewish diaspora fighting the consensus on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/not-in-my-name-the-jewish-diaspora-fighting-the-consensus-on-israel/): The Jewish diaspora say they reject Israel’s authority over their name amid Smotrich’s Israel Day parade appearance.
- [Qatar vs Switzerland live – World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/qatar-vs-switzerland-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with team news as it lands, before our text commentary stream.
- [Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/albania-protests-escalate-over-kushner-backed-coastal-development/): Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development
- [Brazil vs Morocco live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/brazil-vs-morocco-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow the updates as five-time record champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.
- [US President Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed tomorrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/us-president-trump-says-us-iran-deal-to-be-signed-tomorrow/): US President Donald Trump says a deal between Washington and Tehran will be signed on Sunday.
- [Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/oval-office-octagon-how-trump-turned-combat-sports-into-a-political-weapon/): MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.
- [Gaza pet owners struggle to keep animals healthy amid vet crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/gaza-pet-owners-struggle-to-keep-animals-healthy-amid-vet-crisis/): Animal lovers in Gaza are resorting to desperate measures to keep their pets alive and healthy.
- [Iranians divided on peace prospects after US-Iran say a deal is near](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/iranians-divided-on-peace-prospects-after-us-iran-say-a-deal-is-near/): Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war.
- [Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/thousands-attend-anti-racism-rallies-following-unrest-in-belfast/): The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.
- [As Iran and US near a deal, Tehran remembers another recent bloody conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/as-iran-and-us-near-a-deal-tehran-remembers-another-recent-bloody-conflict/): Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.
- [Gaza post-‘ceasefire’ deaths hit 983 as Israeli attack targets refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/gaza-post-ceasefire-deaths-hit-983-as-israeli-attack-targets-refugee-camp/): Israeli attack kills one person in central Gaza’s Bureij camp, as a disabled Palestinian is shot in occupied West Bank.
- [Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/workers-remove-trumps-name-from-kennedy-center-after-court-ruling/): Judge says Trump-backed board’s move to add president’s name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.
- [From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/from-colony-to-cell-sexual-violence-in-israeli-prisons/): This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports describing sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons.
- [‘Lots of things can still go wrong’ with US-Iran deal to end the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/lots-of-things-can-still-go-wrong-with-us-iran-deal-to-end-the-war/): Henry Ensher says the US–Iran agreement is not a final settlement but only the start of a process that can go wrong.
- [Fans reveal how much they paid for World Cup tickets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/fans-reveal-how-much-they-paid-for-world-cup-tickets/): World Cup fans reveal how much they paid for a seat at the US’s opening game against Paraguay.
- [Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/five-indian-air-force-staff-killed-as-transport-plane-crashes-in-assam/): Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says.
- [Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/football-why-is-india-struggling-to-play-the-worlds-most-popular-sport/): As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world’s most popular sport
- [Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/deadly-military-plane-crash-in-indias-assam/): A military transport aircraft has crashed in India’s northeastern Assam during a routine fligh.
- [Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/iran-announces-funeral-burial-dates-for-late-supreme-leader-khamenei/): Funeral ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom before a burial in his home town of Mashhad.
- [Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/israel-attacks-lebanon-despite-being-included-in-potential-peace-deal/): Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.
- [Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/yemens-spider-man-dies-while-scaling-volcanic-crater/): Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater
- [Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match – preview, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/qatar-vs-switzerland-world-cup-group-match-preview-team-news-lineups/): After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.
- [Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/violence-erupts-at-anti-government-protest-in-dr-congo/): Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.
- [Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/iran-war-day-106-us-and-iran-say-deal-close-but-lebanon-fighting-continues/): US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.
- [‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/right-to-protest-genocide-denied-scotlands-palestine-action-supporters/): As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.
- [Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/knicks-face-spurs-in-game-5-with-first-nba-title-in-53-years-in-sight/): After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.
- [US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/us-orders-anthropic-to-disable-ai-models-for-all-foreign-nationals/): The company said it received ⁠an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
- [The US border runs straight through the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/the-us-border-runs-straight-through-the-world-cup/): The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.
- [England training equipment stolen ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/england-training-equipment-stolen-ahead-of-squads-arrival-in-kansas-city/): Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
- [Separated by the Gaza war, a Palestinian yearns to see his family again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/separated-by-the-gaza-war-a-palestinian-yearns-to-see-his-family-again/): Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.
- [Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/topuria-shoves-gaethje-by-lincoln-memorial-ahead-of-white-house-ufc-event/): UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ⁠a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.
- [FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/fifa-world-cup-day-3-brazil-vs-morocco-prediction-schedule-what-to-know/): Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
- [Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/doctors-without-borders-investigation-finds-exploitation-by-staff-in-chad/): The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.
- [Trump seeks ‘off-ramp’ from war in ‘Iran deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/trump-seeks-off-ramp-from-war-in-iran-deal/): As reports emerge of a possible US-Iran agreement, President Donald Trump is looking for an ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war.
- [One killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/one-killed-as-israel-hits-south-lebanon-issues-forced-displacement-orders/): The Israeli military has ordered residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
- [Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/trump-says-us-strike-killed-tren-de-aragua-gang-boss-with-venezuelan-help/): Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
- [Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/brazil-vs-morocco-world-cup-team-news-neymar-start-time-and-how-to-watch/): Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.
- [USA’s Pulisic shrugs off injury scare after 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/usas-pulisic-shrugs-off-injury-scare-after-4-1-world-cup-win-over-paraguay/): The AC Milan forward is the USA’s talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team’s odds of a deep run.
- [Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/trump-claims-us-kills-venezuelas-tren-de-aragua-gang-leader/): Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader
- [‘Dream come true’: World Cup fever ignites Los Angeles as USA beat Paraguay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/dream-come-true-world-cup-fever-ignites-los-angeles-as-usa-beat-paraguay/): Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
- [Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/canada-world-cup-opener-splits-bosnian-fans-among-two-home-nations/): Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of ‘Free Palestine’ in Toronto.
- [UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/uk-court-jails-palestine-action-activists-on-terrorism-charges/): UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol in 2024.
- [Older runners defy age in Kenya’s central highlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/older-runners-defy-age-in-kenyas-central-highlands/): Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.
- [World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-kicks-off-in-us-as-katy-perry-future-headline-opening-ceremony/): Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.
- [USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/usa-hit-paraguay-for-four-in-dream-start-to-their-world-cup-campaign/): USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.
- [Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/canada-and-bosnia-fight-out-historic-world-cup-opener/): Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match.
- [Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/iran-war-live-us-tehran-signal-peace-deal-within-reach-but-not-signed-yet/): Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.
- [Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/13/thomas-partey-denied-entry-into-canada-will-miss-ghanas-world-cup-opener/): Partey’s visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.
- [Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/bosnia-canada-share-points-in-hard-fought-draw-at-world-cup/): Cyle Larin’s equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.
- [Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/palestine-football-chief-says-he-wasnt-granted-us-visa-to-attend-world-cup/): Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.
- [Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/judge-keeps-order-in-place-to-remove-trumps-name-from-kennedy-center/): The US president has sought to reshape the capital city’s image and institutions through series of plans and projects.
- [Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/mother-sues-openai-in-us-after-daughters-death-linked-to-chatgpt-use/): The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter’s ChatGPT conversations.
- [Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/pope-warns-people-smugglers-they-face-gods-wrath/): Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo’s weeklong tour of Spain.
- [Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/will-there-be-a-deal-to-end-the-iran-war-this-time/): After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.
- [World Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/world-cup-fans-express-excitement-and-share-their-predictions/): Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.
- [EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/eu-agrees-launch-of-accession-process-for-ukraine-and-moldova/): Progress for Kyiv’s membership bid given the green light after Hungary’s new government lifts Budapest’s veto.
- [UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/uae-to-unlock-frozen-iranian-funds-amid-us-ceasefire-push/): Sources tell Reuters UAE releasing funds to ease tensions with Iran, allow both sides to avoid ‘red lines’.
- [UK court jails Palestinian Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/uk-court-jails-palestinian-action-activists-on-terrorism-charges/): Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was ‘terrorist act’.
- [Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/putin-admits-ukraine-attacks-hitting-russian-economy-society/): Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
- [Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/clashes-break-out-at-drc-rally-against-presidential-term-limit-change/): Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.
- [US Congressman says Trump won’t send loads of money to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/us-congressman-says-trump-wont-send-loads-of-money-to-iran/): US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.
- [USA vs Paraguay live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/usa-vs-paraguay-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.
- [India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/indias-west-bengal-pushes-out-muslim-bangladeshis/): Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal’s new BJP government.
- [Venezuela hits out at Trinidad and Tobago in oil spill spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/venezuela-hits-out-at-trinidad-and-tobago-in-oil-spill-spat/): Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.
- [US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC fight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/us-judge-refuses-to-block-trumps-white-house-ufc-fight/): Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.
- [Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/sam-bankman-fried-loses-appeal-to-overturn-fraud-convictions-and-prison/): If the former crypto billionaire loses all remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.
- [How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/how-the-gulf-will-manage-collective-security-after-the-iran-war-ends/): An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
- [US to cut air and naval assets deployed for NATO operations in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/us-to-cut-air-and-naval-assets-deployed-for-nato-operations-in-europe/): Reported plans expand the
- [Iran: No timeline yet for signing US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/iran-no-timeline-yet-for-signing-us-deal/): Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a “final, agreed upon text” of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.
- [Fire rips through the world’s biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/fire-rips-through-the-worlds-biggest-refugee-camp-in-bangladesh/): A large fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, the world’s biggest displacement centre.
- [Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/amnesty-calls-for-israel-boycott-over-aggression-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Amnesty International’s Agnes Callamard says the ethnic cleansing and annexation of the occupied West Bank is state-led.
- [USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/usa-vs-paraguay-world-cup-fever-grips-los-angeles-despite-trump-policies/): Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.
- [Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/pro-russian-opposition-party-calls-for-armenian-election-result-annulment/): Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday’s election due to voting irregularities.
- [Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/pakistan-says-final-agreed-upon-text-of-iran-war-ceasefire-deal-reached/): This is a breaking news story.
- [US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/us-judge-extends-block-on-trumps-1-8bn-anti-weaponisation-fund/): Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits.
- [Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/activists-form-human-palestine-flag-at-world-cup-opener-in-mexico-city/): Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to form a giant human Palestinian flag.
- [Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/alarm-as-ebola-spreads-into-new-areas-of-dr-congo/): Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO’s head of epidemiology.
- [SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-debuts-in-us-markets-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire/): The landmark listing cemented Musk’s status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.
- [‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/dishonorable-trump-says-leaked-iran-ceasefire-terms-fake/): Trump decries ‘dishonorable people’ after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.
- [Why Mo Amer jokes to survive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/why-mo-amer-jokes-to-survive-2/): He’s become one of the most prominent Palestinian voices in comedy, but can Mo Amer laugh through this moment?
- [Archaeologists find ancient female-led society in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/archaeologists-find-ancient-female-led-society-in-turkiye/): Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient female-led society in the ruins of a city in present-day Turkiye.
- [Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/are-iran-us-really-close-to-a-breakthrough-deal/): Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed in Europe over the weekend. Tehran cautions against speculation.
- [Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/12/backlash-after-us-actor-jerry-seinfeld-says-palestine-doesnt-exist/): US actor Jerry Seinfeld is facing backlash after saying Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’.
- [Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/historic-kyiv-monastery-set-ablaze-in-deadly-russian-air-attack/): Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack
- [Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/ebola-risk-for-world-cup-is-extremely-low-but-us-is-ready-experts-say/): US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.
- [Spain vs Cape Verde live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/spain-vs-cape-verde-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our live text commentary stream.
- [Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/record-daily-jump-in-drc-ebola-outbreak-takes-death-toll-to-178/): The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.
- [UK announces social media ban for under-16s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/uk-announces-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.
- [Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/video-shows-man-shot-by-israeli-drone-while-sitting-with-others-in-gaza/): Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza.
- [Iran, US agree tentative deal to ‘end war’: Your questions answered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/iran-us-agree-tentative-deal-to-end-war-your-questions-answered/): Uncertainty remains over whether Israel will honour the agreement.
- [‘Netanyahu’s life project failed with US-Iran deal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/netanyahus-life-project-failed-with-us-iran-deal/): ‘Netanyahu’s life project failed with US-Iran deal’
- [‘Island surrounded by war’: Crimeans panic amid Ukrainian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/island-surrounded-by-war-crimeans-panic-amid-ukrainian-attacks/): Fuel shortages and fears rise in Crimea as Kyiv attacks the annexed peninsula.
- [Stanford graduates stage pro-Palestine walkout at Google CEO speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/stanford-graduates-stage-pro-palestine-walkout-at-google-ceo-speech/): Stanford University graduates walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement address.
- [The slow death of Goldsmiths is a warning to British universities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/the-slow-death-of-goldsmiths-is-a-warning-to-british-universities/): The crisis at the London university shows how marketisation has pushed UK higher education to the brink.
- [Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/britain-announces-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/): PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is ‘dangerous’ and ‘designed to be addictive’.
- [Kyiv cathedral burns as heavy Russian air raids hit Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/kyiv-cathedral-burns-as-heavy-russian-air-raids-hit-ukraine/): Flames engulf Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’s Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO site, following Russia’s intensified military assault.
- [Geneva police use force as G7 protest escalates into violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/geneva-police-use-force-as-g7-protest-escalates-into-violence/): Demonstrators denounce G7 amid escalating clashes, which lead to damaged buildings and burning cars.
- [El-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/el-geneinas-struggle-life-amid-sudan-war-and-humanitarian-challenges/): El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.
- [How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/how-trump-is-relaunching-a-tariff-war-citing-forced-labour-concerns/): Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the ‘reorientation’ of global trade away from the US.
- [Pakistani police mistakenly open fire on Australian family, killing child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/pakistani-police-mistakenly-open-fire-on-australian-family-killing-child/): Fatal shooting of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed by Punjab Police officer causes furore.
- [Seafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/seafarers-advocates-welcome-us-iran-deal-after-months-long-limbo-in-gulf/): Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran war day 108: Iran, US reach a tentative deal to end conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/iran-war-day-108-iran-us-reach-a-tentative-deal-to-end-conflict/): US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders say a deal has been agreed to end more than 100 days of war.
- [What still needs to be negotiated in US-Iran ‘peace deal’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/what-still-needs-to-be-negotiated-in-us-iran-peace-deal/): The US and Iran say they have reached a deal. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how both sides are claiming victory
- [Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/trump-hails-mou-with-iran-despite-misgivings-from-some-republicans/): Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans.
- [Stepson of Norway’s crown prince jailed for four years in rape case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/stepson-of-norways-crown-prince-jailed-for-four-years-in-rape-case/): Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, convicted of rape, domestic violence and drug charges after seven-week trial in Oslo.
- [G7 meeting in France: What’s on agenda, who is attending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/g7-meeting-in-france-whats-on-agenda-who-is-attending/): The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says ‘peace deal’ ends US blockade, war on all fronts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/iran-war-live-tehran-says-peace-deal-ends-us-blockade-war-on-all-fronts/): World welcomes US-Iran agreement as Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday when deal is signed.
- [Starbucks Korea to shut stores for history training after ‘Tank Day’ furore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/starbucks-korea-to-shut-stores-for-history-training-after-tank-day-furore/): Coffee chain to hold ‘historical awareness’ training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.
- [World reacts as Iran and US reach deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/world-reacts-as-iran-and-us-reach-deal/): Pakistan, Qatar applaud agreement as a step towards peace and lasting tranquillity in the region.
- [Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/russian-attacks-in-ukraine-kill-nine-damage-historic-kyiv-cathedral/): A large overnight missile and drone attack strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities.
- [US and Iran announce ‘understanding’ to end the war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/us-and-iran-announce-understanding-to-end-the-war/): The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/gaethje-shocks-topuria-to-win-ufc-lightweight-title-at-white-house-event/): In perhaps the biggest upset in UFC history, ‌Gaethje becomes champion after Topuria’s corner stops fight.
- [Can you spend $1 trillion? We hand you Musk’s fortune to find out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/can-you-spend-1-trillion-we-hand-you-musks-fortune-to-find-out/): Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. We break down what $1 trillion can buy across 35 categories.
- [Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/sweden-beat-tunisia-5-1-in-strong-start-to-world-cup/): Two goals from Ayari and one each from Isak, Gyokeres and Svanberg take Sweden to the top of Group F in Monterrey.
- [‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/looked-so-real-how-ai-is-being-weaponised-against-indias-muslim-women/): Experts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery of Muslim women.
- [Who is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/who-is-swedens-yasin-ayari-and-why-didnt-he-celebrate-against-tunisia/): The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father’s birth.
- [Uruguay squad lands in US after flight delay ahead of World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/uruguay-squad-lands-in-us-after-flight-delay-ahead-of-world-cup-opener/): Uruguay arrived in the US less than 24 hours before the kickoff time for their game against Saudi Arabia.
- [Ecuadorian World Cup fans takeover Philly’s Rocky Steps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/ecuadorian-world-cup-fans-takeover-phillys-rocky-steps/): Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening
- [Ivory Coast beats Ecuador 1-0 at FIFA World Cup with Amad Diallo goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/ivory-coast-beats-ecuador-1-0-at-fifa-world-cup-with-amad-diallo-goal/): Ecuador looked strong before Diallo broke through in the 90th minute with a clinical left-footed shot to seal the win.
- [Lebanese remain sceptical despite US-Iran ceasefire announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/lebanese-remain-sceptical-despite-us-iran-ceasefire-announcement/): The US-Iran ceasefire announcement has raised hopes in Lebanon.
- [Stock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/stock-markets-soar-oil-falls-as-us-iran-confirm-deal-to-end-war/): Asian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce agreement to end hostiles and reopen Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran’s Ghalenoei, Taremi decry US treatment before first World Cup game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/irans-ghalenoei-taremi-decry-us-treatment-before-first-world-cup-game/): Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.
- [Zimbabwe’s climate migrants fear eviction as crackdown intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/zimbabwes-climate-migrants-fear-eviction-as-crackdown-intensifies/): Many settled in Zimbabwe’s fertile Eastern Highlands after drought left their home areas unable to support farming.
- [Trump allies cheer Iran deal announcement as Democrats call for clarity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/trump-allies-cheer-iran-deal-announcement-as-democrats-call-for-clarity/): US and Iran say memorandum to be signed on Friday, but no official terms yet released.
- [US-Iran to sign a ‘peace deal’ on Friday: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/us-iran-to-sign-a-peace-deal-on-friday-what-we-know-so-far/): Trump says a US-Iran deal will be signed this Friday, as Tehran confirms plans to end hostilities.
- [Claims Israel’s Beirut strike pushed Trump on Iran announcement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/claims-israels-beirut-strike-pushed-trump-on-iran-announcement/): US diplomat Alan Eyre says despite the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, there is no deal until it has been formalised.
- [BREAKING: US, Iran announce ceasefire agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/breaking-us-iran-announce-ceasefire-agreement/): US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
- [World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-nations-slam-uefa-chief-for-disappointing-48-team-criticism/): ‘There’s no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,’ 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.
- [Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/lamine-yamal-fit-to-start-on-bench-for-spain-vs-cape-verde-at-world-cup/): ‌Victor Munoz is also fit to play, as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players’ fitness.
- [Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/japan-deny-netherlands-by-fighting-back-twice-in-world-cup-opener/): Asia’s most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
- [US-Iran ceasefire deal announced, Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-announced-trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/): Trump has announced a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen for shipping.
- [Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/violence-erupts-during-anti-g7-protests-in-geneva-on-eve-of-summit/): Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit.
- [Gaza mourns four killed in Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/gaza-mourns-four-killed-in-israeli-strike/): Cries of grief echoed through Gaza City for four Palestinians killed near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
- [LIVE: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/live-ilia-topuria-vs-justin-gaethje-title-fight-at-ufc-freedom-250/): Updates as two title fights, Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane, are staged in front of Donald Trump at the White House.
- [India beat Pakistan by 64 runs to open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/india-beat-pakistan-by-64-runs-to-open-womens-t20-world-cup-campaign/): Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India thrashed Pakistan in front of a sellout crowd.
- [Six people killed as helicopters collide over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/six-people-killed-as-helicopters-collide-over-brazils-rio-de-janeiro/): Two helicopters collided in midair before crashing into car park of electric vehicle dealership, fire service says.
- [Medical teams in Goma face mistrust from relatives of Ebola victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/medical-teams-in-goma-face-mistrust-from-relatives-of-ebola-victims/): Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have spiked up to 782.
- [Swiss right-wing plan to cap population rejected by narrow margins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/swiss-right-wing-plan-to-cap-population-rejected-by-narrow-margins/): Swiss voters reject a proposed population cap that would cap the country’s population at 10 million.
- [Israel welcomes Somaliland president in ‘historic’ visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/israel-welcomes-somaliland-president-in-historic-visit/): Israel hosted Somaliland’s President on a landmark visit to Jerusalem after recognising it as an independent state.
- [Germany hit Curacao for seven to open their World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/germany-hit-curacao-for-seven-to-open-their-world-cup/): Four-time winners Germany thrash World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday.
- [Twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/twelve-killed-in-plane-crash-in-us-state-of-missouri/): Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.
- [The president, the billionaires and the news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/the-president-the-billionaires-and-the-news/): A media industry weakened by marauding billionaires is dealing with a US president eager to bend it further.
- [Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/lewis-hamilton-wins-first-f1-race-with-ferrari-in-barcelona/): Seven-time world champion’s maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.
- [Is the G7 still relevant?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/is-the-g7-still-relevant/): G7 country leaders meet in France this week for their annual summit amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
- [Analyst says what attacks on Lebanon could mean for potential US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/analyst-says-what-attacks-on-lebanon-could-mean-for-potential-us-iran-deal/): Israeli affairs analyst Dan Perry explains how the US, Israel and Iran may react as they get closer to an agreement.
- [Knicks fans set bus alight during celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/knicks-fans-set-bus-alight-during-celebrations/): Footage shows a World Cup shuttle bus set into flames amid chaotic celebrations following Knicks NBA win.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Israeli attack site in southern Beirut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/al-jazeera-reports-from-israeli-attack-site-in-southern-beirut/): Al Jazeera reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a residential building in southern Beirut.
- [Thousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/thousands-protest-as-trump-other-world-leaders-set-to-meet-for-g7-summit/): Activists rally in Geneva to denounce policies of G7 countries ahead of group’s annual meeting this week in France.
- [Trump condemns Israel’s attack on Beirut, says Iran deal still close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/trump-condemns-israels-attack-on-beirut-says-iran-deal-still-close/): Donald Trump says there should be ‘no more attacks’ by Israel or Hezbollah on ‘special day’ when deal could be signed.
- [Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/trump-makes-endorsement-in-key-georgia-republican-us-senate-run-off/): Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.
- [UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/uk-forces-seize-suspected-russian-oil-tanker-accused-of-funding-ukraine-war/): British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.
- [‘Unacceptable’: London protesters slam illegal Israeli settlement land sale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/unacceptable-london-protesters-slam-illegal-israeli-settlement-land-sale/): Demonstrators denounce event promoting Israeli settlement land and property sales as a violation of international law.
- [Netherlands vs Japan live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/netherlands-vs-japan-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
- [EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/eu-set-to-hold-membership-talks-with-ukraine/): EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine
- [Donald Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/donald-trumps-name-removed-from-kennedy-center/): Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.
- [US asks Anthropic to block global access to top AI models: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/us-asks-anthropic-to-block-global-access-to-top-ai-models-why-it-matters/): Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump’s policy of export controls over high tech.
- [‘We were herded like animals’: Freed from Boko Haram captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/we-were-herded-like-animals-freed-from-boko-haram-captivity/): More than 360 people abducted by Boko Haram have been rescued in northeastern Nigeria.
- [Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/anticipation-pushback-in-iran-as-mediators-work-to-finalise-deal-with-us/): Israel attacked Beirut again in an apparent attempt to test and derail an agreement.
- [Sexual Violence in Israeli Prisons: What History Tells Us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/sexual-violence-in-israeli-prisons-what-history-tells-us/): Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli custody is often framed as a post-October 7 issue. But historical record
- [Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup – Lamine Yamal, predictions and how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/spain-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-lamine-yamal-predictions-and-how-to-watch/): Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
- [Israel attacks Beirut on same day Trump says Iran deal to be signed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/israel-attacks-beirut-on-same-day-trump-says-iran-deal-to-be-signed/): Israel has bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut, saying it targeted Hezbollah ‘infrastructure’.
- [World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from Brazil-Morocco group match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-2026-biggest-takeaways-from-brazil-morocco-group-match/): Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.
- [Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violation, issues displacement orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/israel-accuses-hezbollah-of-ceasefire-violation-issues-displacement-orders/): Israel warns of attacks as Iran insists Lebanon must be included in any peace deal with the United States.
- [UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/uk-court-to-rule-on-palestine-action-terrorist-label-what-we-know/): Court of Appeal to rule whether government’s proscription of action group was unlawful.
- [World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/world-cup-day-4-netherlands-vs-japan-curacao-debut-prediction-schedule/): The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
- [Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/will-the-us-iran-deal-be-signed-on-sunday-what-we-know-so-far/): US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.
- [Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/romanian-president-picks-liberal-former-mayor-as-pm-to-form-new-government/): Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.
- [Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/switzerland-votes-on-right-wing-bid-to-cap-countrys-population/): A ‘yes’ vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
- [UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/uk-forces-seize-suspected-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-english-channel/): The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
- [Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/signing-of-us-iran-deal-not-on-trumps-public-schedule/): Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.
- [The World Cup cicada: India’s rare insect on a four-year clock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/the-world-cup-cicada-indias-rare-insect-on-a-four-year-clock/): A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.
- [2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/2026-world-cup-australia-stun-turkiye-2-0-in-counterattacking-masterclass/): Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
- [Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/iran-war-day-107-washington-tehran-close-to-signing-first-stage-of-deal/): Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
- [Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/costs-careers-and-choice-why-indians-are-having-fewer-children/): India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman – lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
- [Smiles all around as Morocco, Brazil share spoils and Knicks make history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/smiles-all-around-as-morocco-brazil-share-spoils-and-knicks-make-history/): World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks’ basketball triumph.
- [Qatar earns first ever World Cup point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/qatar-earns-first-ever-world-cup-point/): Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
- [Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 to mark a winning return to the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/scotland-beat-haiti-1-0-to-mark-a-winning-return-to-the-world-cup/): John McGinn’s deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.
- [‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/lion-of-mesopotamia-how-aymen-hussein-beat-tragedy-to-reach-world-cup/): Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, retraces his journey.
- [Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/knicks-clinch-first-nba-title-in-53-years-with-win-over-spurs-in-game-5/): The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.
- [Why is the price of gold trending down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/why-is-the-price-of-gold-trending-down/): Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.
- [After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/after-battling-armed-attacks-mauritania-attempts-to-revive-tourism/): Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda began attacks in the mid-2000s, but several security measures have halted them.
- [Two killed in Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/two-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): An Israeli strike on southern Gaza has killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.
- [Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran urges caution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/14/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-to-be-signed-today-tehran-urges-caution/): US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.
- [What has Iran won and lost from this war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/what-has-iran-won-and-lost-from-this-war/): Iran’s relationship with its Gulf neighbours, which it attacked during the war, has been damaged.
- [US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-judge-upholds-conviction-of-ex-judge-who-helped-man-evade-federal-agents/): Activists say former judge Hannah Dugan was targeted by the Trump administration for defiance over immigration raids.
- [Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-could-become-worst-in-history-africa-cdc-warns/): The ⁠number of confirmed cases in ⁠the country has ​increased to 837, including 196 deaths.
- [Africa’s chances at the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/africas-chances-at-the-world-cup/): From Cape Verde’s debut to Ghana’s quarter-final legacy, six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at the World Cup.
- [Repairs begin at 1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery after Russian attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/repairs-begin-at-1000-year-old-kyiv-monastery-after-russian-attack/): The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is under repair after deadly Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital on Monday.
- [Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ohio-governor-mike-dewine-opposes-death-penalty-reversing-past-support/): Support for capital punishment has steadily declined in the United States, with several states rolling back its use.
- [‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/i-know-what-youve-been-through-fifa-president-visits-iran-team/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.
- [Ronaldo’s last dance as Portugal face DR Congo in World Cup: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ronaldos-last-dance-as-portugal-face-dr-congo-in-world-cup-all-to-know/): Team news, prediction, and lineups as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal begin quest for maiden Cup trophy against DR Congo.
- [Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/israel-seizes-power-over-occupied-west-bank-mosque-from-palestinians/): Hebron’s mayor warns unilateral changes breach agreements, posing significant consequences for the region’s stability.
- [Robinhood slashes workforce by 10 percent amid restructuring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/robinhood-slashes-workforce-by-10-percent-amid-restructuring/): CEO Vlad Tenev said while the firm is in a strong financial position, it has been a ‘heavily-layered organization’.
- [Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/israeli-strikes-kill-four-in-southern-lebanon-amid-ceasefire-talks/): Drone attacks target vehicles in Nabatieh amid fragile ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the US.
- [World Cup 2026: Day five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-day-five/): Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day five recap.
- [The overnight World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/the-overnight-world-cup/): For fans outside North America, watching the FIFA World Cup live means late nights and early mornings.
- [Post-apartheid South Africa: 50 years after Soweto riots, what has changed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/post-apartheid-south-africa-50-years-after-soweto-riots-what-has-changed/): Black students braved bullets to protest the discriminatory apartheid-era education policies.
- [Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/qatar-renews-mediation-efforts-for-regional-stability-after-us-iran-deal/): Qatar says it is working to prevent a return to war, following the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.
- [Trump slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon at G7 summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/trump-slams-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-at-g7-summit/): US President Donald Trump slammed Israeli attacks on Lebanon at the G7 Summit.
- [France vs Senegal live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/france-vs-senegal-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary as France take on Senegal in a Group I clash in New Jersey.
- [Ukrainian drone detonates near Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ukrainian-drone-detonates-near-moscow/): Footage shows the moment a Ukrainian drone hit a building under construction.
- [Optics of peace first, details later: The US-Iran 60-day challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/optics-of-peace-first-details-later-the-us-iran-60-day-challenge/): Negotiators have yet to hold talks on key issues that have plagued US-Iran diplomacy for decades, say analysts.
- [A Mexican citizen died in ICE custody. Now his family is demanding answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/a-mexican-citizen-died-in-ice-custody-now-his-family-is-demanding-answers/): Jose Guadalupe Ramos is one of 19 people who have died in ICE detention this year. Experts say he’s part of a trend.
- [Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/israel-went-to-war-with-iran-but-netanyahu-may-be-the-loser/): Critics say PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran war strengthened Tehran, strained US ties, and left Israel weaker.
- [‘Justice prevailed’: Is the Netherlands shifting its stance on Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/justice-prevailed-is-the-netherlands-shifting-its-stance-on-israel/): A court case, a Eurovision boycott and Gaza polling prompt Dutch debate over Palestine and Israel ties.
- [Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/brazil-police-arrest-bungee-jumping-operators-after-woman-dies/): A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.
- [Hardliners and moderates: What do Iran’s factions think of deal with US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/hardliners-and-moderates-what-do-irans-factions-think-of-deal-with-us/): Factional divisions in Iran remain as leaders debate the implementation of deal with the US, amid fears of capitulation.
- [Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/gazas-football-fans-follow-world-cup-matches-despite-hardships/): Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships.
- [FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/fbi-says-it-foiled-planned-attacks-targeting-white-house-ufc-event/): At least five people are in custody in an alleged plot that included 23 people, according to US media reports.
- [Israeli court rules to keep prominent Palestinian doctor in detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/israeli-court-rules-to-keep-prominent-palestinian-doctor-in-detention/): The Palestinian doctor demanded his release last week after months of imprisonment and visible signs of torture.
- [‘Mistrust’ leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/mistrust-leaves-ebola-patients-receiving-treatment-too-late/): A growing sense of mistrust is hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- [Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/families-return-to-shattered-towns-as-fragile-ceasefire-holds-in-lebanon/): Southern Lebanon’s displaced face dire conditions as they return to salvaged belongings amid ceasefire uncertainties.
- [India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/india-blocks-telegram-until-monday-due-to-student-exam-fraud-concerns/): A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month
- [Red Cross warns Ebola outbreak in DRC not yet peaked, could last a year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/red-cross-warns-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-not-yet-peaked-could-last-a-year/): The Red Cross says it is ‘very difficult’ to know the extent at which the epidemic is spreading. 
- [Geneva to host Iran-US deal event: What other pacts have been signed there?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/geneva-to-host-iran-us-deal-event-what-other-pacts-have-been-signed-there/): Geneva is widely recognised as the ‘Peace Capital’ of the world.
- [‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/theres-divergence-between-us-and-israeli-objectives-in-the-region/): ‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’
- [Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/will-a-us-iran-deal-unlock-300bn-in-investment-fund-for-tehran/): The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.
- [Trump warns ‘all hell will rain down’ if Iran tries to get a nuclear weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/trump-warns-all-hell-will-rain-down-if-iran-tries-to-get-a-nuclear-weapon/): US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel’s military offensive in Lebanon.
- [Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/messi-argentina-begin-world-cup-title-defence-against-algeria-all-to-know/): Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.
- [Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/suffragettes-to-palestine-action-a-history-of-direct-action-protest-in-uk/): Analysts say Britain is responding to civil disobedience with unprecedented severity.
- [Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/gaza-children-running-out-of-time-to-treat-blast-induced-hearing-loss/): Gaza children increasingly developing hearing impairments due to repeated exposure to blasts.
- [China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/china-offers-staunch-support-to-myanmar-president-during-his-state-visit/): The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.
- [Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/australia-warns-el-nino-weather-pattern-set-to-be-strongest-in-decades/): Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a ‘very strong El Nino event’.
- [Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/qatars-emir-hails-iran-deal-and-touts-us-investments-in-trump-meeting/): Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.
- [G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/g7-leaders-meet-in-france-with-iran-and-ukraine-high-on-agenda/): French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday’s lunch summit would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Iran says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/iran-says-israeli-occupation-in-lebanon-would-breach-us-deal/): Iran says any continued Israeli occupation in Lebanon would be a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US.
- [World Cup: Can Senegal stun France again? Predictions, schedule on Day 6](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/world-cup-can-senegal-stun-france-again-predictions-schedule-on-day-6/): France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi’s Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.
- [Eight people killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/eight-people-killed-in-us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crash-what-we-know/): The aircraft, one of the US Air Force’s longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.
- [Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/former-car-president-on-trial-in-absentia-over-crimes-against-humanity/): The alleged crimes committed by Bozize’s security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
- [Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/football-fans-celebrate-the-world-cup-across-continents-and-cultures/): Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.
- [What to know about this week’s US primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/what-to-know-about-this-weeks-us-primary-elections/): Primaries are set to take place in Alabama, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the capital, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.
- [Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/iran-fans-react-to-teams-first-world-cup-match-amid-political-schisms/): Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
- [Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/japans-central-bank-raises-interest-rates-to-highest-level-since-1995/): Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs. 
- [Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/football-upstages-politics-as-iranians-rally-behind-their-team-at-world-cup/): In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran’s Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.
- [Venezuela signs power deal with US energy giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/venezuela-signs-power-deal-with-us-energy-giant/): Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation
- [Ukraine starts negotiations to join EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ukraine-starts-negotiations-to-join-eu/): Ukraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.
- [Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/iran-draw-2-2-with-new-zealand-in-politically-charged-world-cup-match/): Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand’s goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.
- [US says Iran nuclear talks begin after framework deal signing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-says-iran-nuclear-talks-begin-after-framework-deal-signing/): The White House says the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran is only a framework agreement.
- [UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/uk-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-what-that-means/): UK’s Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.
- [Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/saudi-arabia-draw-1-1-against-uruguay-in-world-cup-opening-game/): Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.
- [US stock market climbs as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-stock-market-climbs-as-us-iran-deal-stirs-hopes-for-end-to-energy-chaos/): Benchmark S&P 500 rises 1.7 percent, while tech-heavy Nasdaq jumps 3.1 percent.
- [Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/who-is-vozinha-cape-verdes-viral-goalkeeper-at-the-world-cup/): From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.
- [South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/south-sudans-jonglei-who-burned-homes-and-silenced-hospitals/): Government and opposition forces accused of destruction in Jonglei amid burned villages and mass displacement.
- [Netanyahu says Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/netanyahu-says-israel-will-remain-in-lebanon-syria-and-gaza/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.
- [Iran war live: Trump says MoU with Tehran signed electronically](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/iran-war-live-trump-says-mou-with-tehran-signed-electronically/): Backlash to US-Iran deal grows in Israel as Iranian vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz after US lifts naval blockade.
- [Gavin Newsom says he’s being investigated by Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/gavin-newsom-says-hes-being-investigated-by-trump/): California’s Democratic Governor claims President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him.
- [US Air Force B-52 crashes in California](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-air-force-b-52-crashes-in-california/): Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff
- [US fuel prices to take ‘months’ to normalise after US-Iran deal to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-fuel-prices-to-take-months-to-normalise-after-us-iran-deal-to-end-war/): Producers will need time to ramp up output, while port bottlenecks and heightened demand will keep US prices up.
- [FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/fifa-clears-world-cup-referee-accused-of-making-white-supremacist-gesture/): Australian referee Shaun Evans says he didn’t intend to communicate ‘message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind’.
- [Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group-stage game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/egypt-draw-1-1-with-belgium-at-world-cup-group-stage-game/): Emam Ashour’s first international goal gave Egypt the lead before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.
- [Journalist hit by Israeli strike while reporting in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/journalist-hit-by-israeli-strike-while-reporting-in-lebanon/): A journalist for Press TV has been hit by shrapnel while filming a report on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
- [Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/hungarian-mps-approve-pm-limits-to-block-potential-return-of-orban/): The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.
- [EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/eu-officially-launches-ukraine-and-moldova-accession-process/): Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.
- [7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/7-year-old-mourns-father-and-brother-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): 7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza.
- [Can a social media ban protect young users?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/can-a-social-media-ban-protect-young-users/): The UK says it’s banning access to social media for those under age 16.
- [Iran vs New Zealand live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/iran-vs-new-zealand-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.
- [US judge dismisses Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/us-judge-dismisses-musks-xai-trade-secret-lawsuit-against-openai/): The lawsuit originally filed in September focused on broader alleged misappropriation of confidential information.
- [US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-after-takeoff-at-edwards-air-force-base/): It was not immediately clear if any casualties in crash at base north of Los Angeles, California.
- [Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years for torturing for al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/dutch-court-sentences-syrian-to-26-years-for-torturing-for-al-assad/): The sentence is the latest in a series of European cases against Syrians since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in 2024.
- [Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/russian-supersonic-bomber-crashes-in-siberia-during-training-exercise/): A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight.
- [California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/california-governor-newsom-says-us-department-of-justice-investigating-him/): Newsom says he and wife targeted because he is considering running for president in 2028; DOJ has not confirmed probe.
- [Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/spain-held-to-shock-draw-by-cape-verde-in-their-world-cup-opener/): Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.
- [Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/zelenskyy-visits-historic-kyiv-cathedral-after-deadly-russian-strike/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a landmark Kyiv cathedral damaged by Russian missile and drone strikes.
- [Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/tunisia-sack-boss-sabri-lamouchi-after-world-cup-thrashing-by-sweden/): Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi pays the price for 5-1 football defeat to Sweden in Group F opener at World Cup 2026.
- [France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/france-vs-senegal-world-cup-2026-mbappe-teams-lineups-start-dembele/): Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.
- [EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/eu-fails-to-agree-on-sanctions-for-far-right-israeli-minister-ben-gvir/): EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas confirms EU remains divided on sanctioning Israel
- [UK court convicts two over PM-targeting plot run by mysterious Russian](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/uk-court-convicts-two-over-pm-targeting-plot-run-by-mysterious-russian/): Unverified reports say attacks were part of a campaign of sabotage and misinformation run by the Russian state.
- [Trump says Iran deal ‘all signed’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/trump-says-iran-deal-all-signed/): US President Donald Trump has said the agreement with Iran is ‘all signed’.
- [Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/iran-vs-new-zealand-world-cup-team-news-start-lineups-and-where-to-watch/): After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
- [Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/mass-return-to-southern-lebanon-following-us-iran-agreement/): Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement
- [Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/bus-crash-in-ethiopian-mountains-kills-at-least-31/): Ethiopia is one of the worst countries in the world for road traffic accidents and has notoriously dangerous roads.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Day four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-four/): Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day four recap.
- [Belgium v Egypt live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/belgium-v-egypt-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [UK Court upholds ban on Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/uk-court-upholds-ban-on-palestine-action-as-terrorist-group/): UK Court upholds ban on Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group
- [Does the G7 still shape the global economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/does-the-g7-still-shape-the-global-economy/): Trade tensions, wars and Asia’s rise are testing the influence and unity of the Group of Seven (G7).
- [Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/inside-albanias-protests-over-jared-kushners-resort/): Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?
- [Is Lebanon included? Country hopeful for US-Iran ceasefire, despite doubts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/is-lebanon-included-country-hopeful-for-us-iran-ceasefire-despite-doubts/): Ceasefire raises hopes in Lebanon, yet Israeli defiance and past violations overshadow lasting peace.
- [Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/trump-says-ships-starting-to-move-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Claim comes as Iranian official floats tolls for strait a day after US-Iran announce initial deal to be signed Friday.
- [World welcomes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ criticised by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/world-welcomes-us-iran-peace-deal-criticised-by-israel/): Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war.
- [Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president faces down smear campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/oxford-unions-first-palestinian-president-faces-down-smear-campaign/): Arwa Elrayess, the Oxford Union president, says that British media falsely accused her of justifying the Oct 7 attacks.
- [How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/how-pakistan-mediated-a-us-iran-agreement-after-more-than-100-days-of-war/): PM Sharif praises Pakistan’s army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.
- [Israeli forces kill three-year-old Palestinian boy on family farm in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/israeli-forces-kill-three-year-old-palestinian-boy-on-family-farm-in-gaza/): Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried in Gaza when both were shot by Israeli forces on Sunday, family says.
- [What a UK court’s backing of the Palestine Action ‘terror’ ban means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/15/what-a-uk-courts-backing-of-the-palestine-action-terror-ban-means/): Britain’s Court of Appeal ruled that the government was right to proscribe Palestine Action – what happens next?
- [Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some Republicans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/trumps-mou-with-iran-draws-backlash-from-some-republicans/): Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy blasts US-Iran MoU as ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’.
- [Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/ghalibaf-says-talks-delivered-more-results-than-war/): Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war
- [South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/south-africa-coach-tells-critics-to-shut-up-before-second-world-cup-match/): ‘I never listen to the ​trash of the social media,’ Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana’s match against Czechia.
- [Greta Thunberg joins Brussels protest against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/greta-thunberg-joins-brussels-protest-against-israel/): Around 100 people, including Greta Thunberg and other Flotilla activists, have rallied in Brussels.
- [Who benefits from Zimbabwe’s lithium boom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/who-benefits-from-zimbabwes-lithium-boom/): New projects and foreign-backed mines are reshaping Zimbabwe’s lithium sector, with uneven local gains.
- [Netanyahu under pressure in Israel after US-Iran agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/netanyahu-under-pressure-in-israel-after-us-iran-agreement/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure after he was cut out of the US-Iran agreement.
- [Trump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/trump-says-its-unfair-for-iran-to-lack-ballistic-missiles/): President Donald Trump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other regional countries have them.
- [Trump to Netanyahu: Use a ‘softer’ touch on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/trump-to-netanyahu-use-a-softer-touch-on-lebanon/): US President Donald Trump has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use a ‘softer touch’ in Lebanon.
- [Iran war live: Trump, Pezeshkian sign MoU to end fighting, reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/iran-war-live-trump-pezeshkian-sign-mou-to-end-fighting-reopen-hormuz/): Both sides say the deal is in effect and includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/us-transfers-immigrants-out-of-florida-alligator-alcatraz-detention-centre/): The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
- [Diplomat confirms that US and Iran have signed MoU electronically](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/diplomat-confirms-that-us-and-iran-have-signed-mou-electronically/): Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the agreement has been finalised and signed with the US.
- [Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/kane-double-fires-england-past-croatia-in-world-cup-thriller/): Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.
- [Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/gilgo-beach-killer-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/): New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.
- [Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/meet-yoane-wissa-who-scored-dr-congos-first-ever-goal-at-a-world-cup/): Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
- [Thieves with bulldozer carry out ATM heist in 4 minutes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/thieves-with-bulldozer-carry-out-atm-heist-in-4-minutes/): CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from the front of a bank.
- [Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/huawei-cfos-admissions-can-be-used-at-criminal-trial-us-judge-rules/): CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.
- [Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/al-jazeera-journalist-reunited-with-family-in-khartoum-after-years-of-war/): Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation.
- [‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/send-them-back-chants-in-eu-parliament-after-anti-migrant-bill-passes/): ‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes.
- [Palestinian residents shocked by devastation in West Bank refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/palestinian-residents-shocked-by-devastation-in-west-bank-refugee-camp/): Palestinian families briefly returned to Tulkarem refugee camp after more than a year of forced displacement.
- [Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/read-the-us-account-of-unreleased-14-point-iran-ceasefire-memorandum/): US official gives clearest account yet of deal set to be signed by US and Iran Friday; Iran has not confirmed text.
- [Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/why-was-indias-cockroach-janta-party-founder-attacked/): Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?
- [‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/dont-meddle-lula-calls-on-trump-to-stay-out-of-brazils-elections/): Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
- [Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/tehran-says-considering-plan-for-iran-us-presidents-to-sign-deal/): Trump says he expects the agreement with Iran to be signed ‘shortly’ without specifying the exact date.
- [Ukrainian rescuers killed in Russian secondary strike laid to rest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/ukrainian-rescuers-killed-in-russian-secondary-strike-laid-to-rest/): Mourners gathered at a cemetery in Kharkiv as three Ukrainian rescuers were laid to rest.
- [Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-eyes-us-iran-peace-deal-signing/): An US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
- [Freed Palestinian prisoner meets son conceived with smuggled sperm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/freed-palestinian-prisoner-meets-son-conceived-with-smuggled-sperm/): After spending 25 years in Israeli prisons, Abdul Karim al-Rimawi embraced his son Majd for the first time.
- [Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/portugal-held-to-1-1-draw-by-dr-congo-in-their-world-cup-2026-opener/): Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
- [Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in healthcare CEO murder case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/luigi-mangione-to-use-psychiatric-defence-in-healthcare-ceo-murder-case/): Mangione would face lighter sentencing if jury accepts he was in a state of ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ during act.
- [Thick black smoke towers over Paris skyline after warehouse blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/thick-black-smoke-towers-over-paris-skyline-after-warehouse-blaze/): Footage shows towers of black smoke visible across Paris, billowing from a 7,000 square-metre warehouse in Bobigny.
- [US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Warsh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/us-federal-reserve-holds-rates-steady-under-new-chair-warsh/): Heightened energy prices because of the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed US inflation to a three-year high.
- [Trump: World will ‘find out pretty soon’ if Iran MOU signing will happen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-world-will-find-out-pretty-soon-if-iran-mou-signing-will-happen/): Trump suggests deal signing on Friday could still fall through, vows to bomb Iran if they don’t ‘behave’.
- [Massive brush fire sends thick smoke over western Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/massive-brush-fire-sends-thick-smoke-over-western-miami/): Aerial footage captured a brush fire that blanketed a residential neighbourhood near Miami with heavy smoke.
- [Trump pushes to delay appointment of new spy chief in legislative standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-pushes-to-delay-appointment-of-new-spy-chief-in-legislative-standoff/): Trump says plan to keep controversial acting DNI head, Bill Pulte, in role as he pushes for surveillance, voter ID law.
- [Young Palestinian women learn AI to tell stories of war on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/young-palestinian-women-learn-ai-to-tell-stories-of-war-on-gaza/): Young Palestinian women learn AI to tell stories of war on Gaza.
- [Death toll in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ with Israel goes past 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/death-toll-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-with-israel-goes-past-1000/): More than 1,000 people in Gaza have been killed since a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’ between Hamas and Israel was agreed.
- [Why Israel could still derail the Iran-US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/why-israel-could-still-derail-the-iran-us-deal/): Trump called it a historic deal. But with nuclear talks and Israel all unresolved, what did either side actually win?
- [Nanawati: The Last Negotiation | Ep 6 – Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/nanawati-the-last-negotiation-ep-6-afghanistan/): Under Taliban rule, one woman struggles to negotiate with the men limiting the lives of Afghan women.
- [England vs Croatia: LIVE – World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/england-vs-croatia-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
- [Why are experts warning latest Ebola outbreak could be ‘worst ever’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/why-are-experts-warning-latest-ebola-outbreak-could-be-worst-ever/): The virus is spreading faster than health workers can track it and international funding has slumped.
- [Trump: ‘Very strong’ Iran deal is a ‘wall to a nuclear weapon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-very-strong-iran-deal-is-a-wall-to-a-nuclear-weapon/): US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
- [Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/telegram-challenges-india-app-ban-calls-move-unconstitutional/): India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.
- [Tehran War Diary: Shooting war at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/tehran-war-diary-shooting-war-at-home/): An internationally acclaimed photojournalist in Iran turns his lens on his own city, as Tehran comes under bombardment.
- [World Cup 2026: Day six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/world-cup-2026-day-six/): Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 6 recap.
- [Northern Lebanon airport revival brings economic hope for the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/northern-lebanon-airport-revival-brings-economic-hope-for-the-region/): Rene Mouawad Airport to serve Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin as part of plans to revitalise northern Lebanon’s economy.
- [Trump calls Modi a ‘killer’ and an ‘angel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-calls-modi-a-killer-and-an-angel/): President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “killer” and an “angel” at the G7 in France.
- [LIVE: Portugal vs DR Congo – World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/live-portugal-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-2026/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Group K clash between Ronaldo’s Portugal and DR Congo.
- [UK orders Google to improve transparency for search services](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/uk-orders-google-to-improve-transparency-for-search-services/): British businesses complain Google’s current ranking practices are neither fair nor transparent.
- [‘He wanted to burn me alive’: 92-year-old recounts West Bank settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/he-wanted-to-burn-me-alive-92-year-old-recounts-west-bank-settler-attack/): Settlers target mosques and homes amid escalating attacks in the occupied West Bank, increasing fear among Palestinians.
- [Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-a-mosque-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have vandalised and burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Jaljulia, north of Ramallah.
- [South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/south-africa-play-czechia-seek-first-world-cup-win-after-mexico-defeat/): After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.
- [Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/israeli-air-strikes-on-lebanon-continue-despite-us-iran-deal/): There has been a reduction in violence since the US-Iran agreement was announced, but attacks have not stopped.
- [Trump accuses Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran in 2015 nuclear deal at G7 summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-accuses-obama-of-bribing-iran-in-2015-nuclear-deal-at-g7-summit/): US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran to agree to the 2015 nuclear deal.
- [Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/israel-takes-control-of-hebrons-ibrahimi-mosque-what-this-means/): Palestinians controlled planning and construction in the entire West Bank city under the 1997 Hebron Agreement.
- [Pro-Palestine solidarity on display at the 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/pro-palestine-solidarity-on-display-at-the-2026-world-cup/): Fans from Algeria to Bosnia are making sure the Palestinian cause gets attention during the World Cup.
- [Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/taiwan-accuses-kenya-of-deporting-conference-delegates-on-chinas-behalf/): First African nation to host the global oceans conference defends deportations, saying it ‘recognises only one China’.
- [Inside Canada’s ‘troubling’ shift on migrant, refugee rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/inside-canadas-troubling-shift-on-migrant-refugee-rights/): Experts say Canada ‘closing the doors’ as socioeconomic issues upend decades-long consensus on immigration.
- [China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/china-pledges-new-humanitarian-aid-packages-for-lebanon-and-iran/): China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran.
- [Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges for using bad cheque to buy a watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/floyd-mayweather-faces-theft-charges-for-using-bad-cheque-to-buy-a-watch/): Boxing legend allegedly wrote the cheque on New Year’s Eve 2024 and could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.
- [Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/zidane-iqbal-the-footballer-who-gave-pakistan-its-first-world-cup-moment/): Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.
- [UK’s Starmer says Russian warship’s warning shots in Channel ‘reckless’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/uks-starmer-says-russian-warships-warning-shots-in-channel-reckless/): Russia says shots were fired to divert a yacht outside the UK’s territorial waters.
- [Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/why-uks-makerfield-by-election-matters-far-beyond-one-parliamentary-seat/): Thursday’s contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer’s premiership.
- [G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/g7-leaders-to-boost-ukraine-air-defences-tighten-sanctions-on-russia/): A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’.
- [Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/iranian-tankers-exit-us-blockade-zone-before-talks-to-end-war/): As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.
- [Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/vietnam-police-rescue-more-than-400-cats-from-animal-theft-crime-ring/): Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the ‘enormous scale’ of the country’s cat meat trade.
- [World Cup predictions: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/world-cup-predictions-portugal-vs-dr-congo-england-vs-croatia-and-more/): Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.
- [Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/inside-the-unacceptable-uk-fair-selling-property-in-israeli-settlements/): Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.
- [Iran war day 110: Tehran says Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/iran-war-day-110-tehran-says-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-threaten-us-deal/): Iran warns of a ‘harsh response’ as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.
- [Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/georgia-republican-primary-delivers-mixed-results-for-trump/): US president has been at the centre of this year’s midterm campaigns in a test of his influence.
- [Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/oil-prices-continue-slide-amid-hopes-for-peace-opening-of-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March, before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/dramatic-rescue-after-plane-crashes-onto-texas-highway/): Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway.
- [How past ‘terrorist’ movements are often judged right by history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/how-past-terrorist-movements-are-often-judged-right-by-history/): Who decides which movements are remembered as terrorists and which are celebrated as agents of change?
- [Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/satellite-images-show-10-places-where-water-is-disappearing-globally/): From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.
- [Analysts predict no US petrol price drop until 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/analysts-predict-no-us-petrol-price-drop-until-2027/): US drivers may have to wait until 2027 for gasoline prices to fall
- [England vs Croatia – World Cup 2026: Kane, predictions, TV channel, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/england-vs-croatia-world-cup-2026-kane-predictions-tv-channel-kickoff/): Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.
- [Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/arnautovic-scores-penalty-as-austria-beat-world-cup-debutants-jordan-3-1/): Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.
- [Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/food-shortages-spark-scuffles-outside-supermarket-in-bolivia/): Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia
- [Vozinha’s mum celebrates hero keeper son from afar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/vozinhas-mum-celebrates-hero-keeper-son-from-afar/): The mother of Cape Verde’s celebrated goalkeeper Vozinha says she watched his heroics on the TV.
- [Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-rewrites-history-books-at-record-sixth-world-cup/): Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
- [Haaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/haaland-scores-two-goals-as-norway-beat-iraq-4-1-on-world-cup-return/): The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.
- [Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/messi-hat-trick-fires-holders-argentina-to-win-over-algeria-at-world-cup/): Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria in 2026 edition.
- [Russian drone strikes residential building in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/russian-drone-strikes-residential-building-in-ukraine/): A suspected Russian drone attack on a residential building in Ukraine has injured at least seven people.
- [Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against xAI data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/trump-administration-seeks-to-halt-air-pollution-lawsuit-against-xai-data/): US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens ‘national, economic, and energy security’.
- [Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/ghosts-of-empire-a-quarantine-centre-and-laikipias-colonial-past/): A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.
- [Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/ebola-patients-recover-in-drc-amid-claims-of-outbreak-hoax/): Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.
- [UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/un-reports-decline-in-cross-border-fire-in-southern-lebanon/): UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
- [Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/smotrich-says-israel-taking-control-of-hebron/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.
- [Iran war live: Israel kills 4 in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/iran-war-live-israel-kills-4-in-lebanon-as-trump-criticises-netanyahu/): Warning comes as Trump criticises Netanyahu over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
- [Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/which-france-and-world-cup-records-did-mbappe-break-against-senegal/): France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
- [Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother to get US visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/democrat-calls-for-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinhas-mother-to-get-us-visa/): Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.
- [Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/17/iran-will-have-to-leave-us-hours-after-every-world-cup-match-official-says/): Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.
- [Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/brazilian-court-convicts-eduardo-bolsonaro-of-courting-us-interference/): US placed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned judicial officials involved in trial of the father for coup plot.
- [Mbappe brace fires France to 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup 2026 opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/mbappe-brace-fires-france-to-3-1-win-over-senegal-in-world-cup-2026-opener/): Mbappe becomes France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals, two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.
- [Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/ghanas-partey-loses-appeal-to-overturn-canadian-visa-refusal-for-world-cup/): Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana’s first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.
- [Somaliland president visits Israeli Knesset on tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/somaliland-president-visits-israeli-knesset-on-tour/): Somaliland’s President is on a ‘historic’ tour of Israel, where he’s opened an embassy and visited the Knesset.
- [US sprinter Noah Lyles sets world best 150m time at Golden Spike meet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-sprinter-noah-lyles-sets-world-best-150m-time-at-golden-spike-meet/): Lyles clocks 14.67 seconds, edges Dambile of South Africa for gold while Australian teenager Gout Gout finishes third.
- [Returning to destruction in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/returning-to-destruction-in-south-lebanon/): Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.
- [US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/us-justice-department-accuses-15-minnesota-activists-of-antifa-activities/): Prosecutors have accused the activists of seeking ‘to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations’.
- [Palestinian Bedouin villagers demolish homes after Israeli orders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/palestinian-bedouin-villagers-demolish-homes-after-israeli-orders/): Palestinian Bedouins in Beersheba are demolishing their own homes after Israel issued demolition orders.
- [South Korea World Cup squad at odds with media over Son Heung-min mockery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/south-korea-world-cup-squad-at-odds-with-media-over-son-heung-min-mockery/): South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.
- [Argentina vs Algeria live: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/16/argentina-vs-algeria-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.
- [Search continues for kidnapped Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/search-continues-for-kidnapped-mexican-journalist-roxana-guzman/): Search continues for kidnapped Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman
- [Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/chiles-palestinians-push-back-against-israel-policy-shift/): Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift
- [World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-will-pulisic-play-against-australia-and-can-usmnt-qualify/): Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?
- [Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/trump-hints-at-new-approach-to-north-koreas-nuclear-programme/): South Korea’s president said Trump had told him the ‘time had come’ to focus on North Korea ‘issue’ at the G7 summit.
- [Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/could-the-hpv-vaccine-eliminate-cervical-cancer-deaths/): The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.
- [Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/can-us-iran-peace-deal-survive-israeli-bombing-of-lebanon/): Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon – and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.
- [Brazil vs Haiti: World Cup – Prediction, how to watch and will Neymar play?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/brazil-vs-haiti-world-cup-prediction-how-to-watch-and-will-neymar-play/): Five-time champions face Haiti in Philadelphia and need a win after a disappointing draw in their tournament opener.
- [Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/arsenal-to-begin-premier-league-title-defence-against-promoted-coventry/): The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners.
- [World Cup predictions: USA vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-predictions-usa-vs-australia-brazil-vs-haiti-and-more/): USA face Australia as Brazil seek their first win, while Canada awaits injury news on Ismael Kone and Mexico celebrate.
- [Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/achraf-hakimi-moroccos-world-cup-captain-to-stand-trial-on-rape-charge/): A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.
- [Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/indian-court-rejects-appeal-over-ban-on-telegram-app/): The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance ​exams.
- [Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/syrian-activist-hassan-akkad-detained-in-damascus/): Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
- [Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israel-continues-attacks-on-lebanon-despite-us-iran-deal/): Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal
- [US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/us-kills-3-in-strike-on-alleged-drug-smuggling-boat-in-eastern-pacific/): The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by ‘narco-terrorists,’ according to Washington.
- [World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-who-is-ayyoub-bouaddi-the-french-teenager-playing-for-morocco/): A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.
- [For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/for-one-yemeni-world-cup-serves-as-a-marker-of-war-and-peace/): Since 1982, a Yemeni fan’s commitment to the World Cup has endured war, economic turmoil, and personal sacrifices.
- [Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/iran-to-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-over-world-cup-2026-travel-restrictions/): Team’s complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.
- [US-Iran talks postponed as Israel attacks Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/us-iran-talks-postponed-as-israel-attacks-lebanon/): Tehran holds back from talks to cement ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
- [Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/oil-prices-rise-as-lebanon-fighting-erupts-and-hormuz-traffic-still-slow/): Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.
- [Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/burnham-by-election-victory-raises-stakes-for-starmer/): Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister
- [Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha happy his mother will attend World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-happy-his-mother-will-attend-world-cup/): The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States.
- [A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/a-world-on-trial-how-lawyers-documenting-israeli-abuse-pay-a-price/): Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.
- [Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/iran-war-day-112-vance-defends-tehran-deal-but-switzerland-trips-are-off/): Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.
- [Ukraine urges EU to pressure Russia to end war before winter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/ukraine-urges-eu-to-pressure-russia-to-end-war-before-winter/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say his country will need help if the war with Russia continues into the winter.
- [Norway MP’s join viral World Cup ‘Viking Row’ trend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/norway-mps-join-viral-world-cup-viking-row-trend/): Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team’s trademark “Viking Row” celebration.
- [Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/mexico-beat-south-korea-1-0-become-first-team-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/): Luis Romo’s 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
- [Behind the noise of an ‘Iran deal’, Palestine continues to burn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/behind-the-noise-of-an-iran-deal-palestine-continues-to-burn/): Israel’s war on the Palestinians never stopped; the world just stopped watching.
- [Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-in-sudden-clash-surge-with-hezbollah/): Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah
- [Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/andy-burnham-wins-key-uk-by-election-paving-way-to-challenge-keir-starmer/): Greater Manchester mayor’s victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.
- [Paint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/paint-peeling-after-14-million-memorial-pool-renovation/): Paint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC’s Reflecting Pool.
- [Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/obama-opens-presidential-centre-with-call-for-unity/): Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.
- [Canada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/canada-vs-qatar-world-cup-3-goals-for-david-2-red-cards-1-injured-kone/): BC Place was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got two red cards, and both teams brawled after full-time.
- [Iran war live: JD Vance defends Iran deal as US says naval blockade lifted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/iran-war-live-jd-vance-defends-iran-deal-as-us-says-naval-blockade-lifted/): US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.
- [Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/zimbabwe-bill-to-scrap-presidential-elections-sparks-backlash/): Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe’s political future.
- [EU won’t lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/eu-wont-lift-key-iran-sanctions-until-formal-nuclear-deal-reached/): EU won’t lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached
- [US judge orders release of Palestinian rights advocate detained by ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/us-judge-orders-release-of-palestinian-rights-advocate-detained-by-ice/): Mosque leader says he was arrested and detained by immigration authorities for his Palestine advocacy.
- [Vote counting begins in high-stakes UK by-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/vote-counting-begins-in-high-stakes-uk-by-election/): Ballots are being counted in the UK’s closely watched Makerfield by-election.
- [Mamdani gives New York Knicks keys to city after NBA title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/mamdani-gives-new-york-knicks-keys-to-city-after-nba-title/): The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a frenzied ticker-tape parade through Manhattan.
- [Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, top Group B in World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/switzerland-beat-bosnia-and-herzegovina-4-1-top-group-b-in-world-cup/): All five goals were scored in the final 30 minutes as the match in Los Angeles erupted to life in the closing stages.
- [Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/conjoined-twins-separated-after-surgery-in-saudi-arabia/): Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna were successfully separated during a six-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia.
- [Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/brazil-executes-warrant-against-lula-ally-in-widening-financial-scandal/): Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.
- [Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/myanmar-military-airstrike-kills-seven-civilians-in-rakhine-state/): A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians.
- [Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/cubas-communist-party-approves-opening-economy-in-unprecedented-move/): The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
- [Are prices really dropping, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/are-prices-really-dropping-as-trump-claims/): Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
- [Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/irans-supreme-leader-says-approved-us-deal-despite-having-different-view/): Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
- [Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/pro-israel-hawks-in-us-criticise-iran-mou-but-avoid-clashing-with-trump/): Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
- [Netanyahu says Israel must protect relationship with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/netanyahu-says-israel-must-protect-relationship-with-us/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for the ‘preservation’ of Israel’s relationship with the US.
- [Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-granted-canadian-visa-hours-after-denial/): The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
- [Neymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/neymar-will-not-play-in-brazils-world-cup-match-against-haiti-due-to-injury/): Brazil’s record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
- [Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/can-the-global-south-have-a-say-in-global-affairs/): China calls for stronger representation for emerging economies.
- [US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/us-military-says-it-has-lifted-naval-blockade-of-iranian-ports/): CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts ‘have ceased’ but that US forces will remain in the area.
- [MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/mous-300bn-iran-reconstruction-fund-becomes-us-political-flashpoint/): Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
- [Dozens of countries warn of atrocities amid escalation in Sudan’s el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/dozens-of-countries-warn-of-atrocities-amid-escalation-in-sudans-el-obeid/): UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, ⁠urge maximum pressure on ⁠RSF and SAF.
- [US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/us-vice-president-slams-israel-over-criticism-of-trumps-iran-deal/): JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
- [Somalia warns Israel against meddling in Somaliland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/somalia-warns-israel-against-meddling-in-somaliland/): The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.
- [Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/israel-says-cutting-ties-with-top-eu-diplomat-over-apartheid-comments/): The UN rights office has previously found that Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.
- [Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/pakistan-signs-us-iran-mou/): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
- [World Cup 2026: South Africa grab 1-1 draw with Czechia with late penalty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-south-africa-grab-1-1-draw-with-czechia-with-late-penalty/): Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.
- [JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/jd-vance-tells-israel-you-cant-kill-your-way-out-of-security-problems/): US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.
- [Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/southern-lebanon-residents-doubt-us-iran-agreement-will-bring-lasting-calm/): Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.
- [Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/giant-messi-portrait-carved-into-a-philippine-beach-for-the-world-cup/): A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.
- [Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend president’s term in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwe-lawmakers-back-bill-to-extend-presidents-term-in-office/): Lower house of parliament passes legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
- [Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/grief-tears-as-families-hold-rites-for-indian-sailors-killed-in-us-strike/): Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.
- [Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/niger-says-soldiers-civilians-killed-in-armed-attack-on-niamey-airport/): Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.
- [Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/lebanon-latest-tensions-remain-despite-us-iran-deal/): Residents return home as a fragile ceasefire takes hold across southern Lebanon.
- [World Cup 2026: Day seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-day-seven/): Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 7 recap.
- [World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-ivory-coasts-elye-wahi-denied-canada-entry-for-germany-match/): Wahi was unauthorised for travel after he was reportedly arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.
- [How does Trump’s MOU with Iran compare with Obama’s nuclear pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/how-does-trumps-mou-with-iran-compare-with-obamas-nuclear-pact/): Trump promised a better deal than the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement with Iran – but is it?
- [Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/continuity-or-change-what-to-know-about-colombias-run-off-election/): Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda compete for the presidency on starkly different platforms.
- [US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/us-progressive-lewis-george-on-track-to-become-dc-mayor-after-trump-threats/): The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could ‘take back’ DC if she wins.
- [What went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo in his first World Cup 2026 match?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/what-went-wrong-for-cristiano-ronaldo-in-his-first-world-cup-2026-match/): Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane began the World Cup in style, but what happened to Ronaldo and Portugal?
- [Patients die in Gaza waiting for medical evacuations Israel keeps blocking](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/patients-die-in-gaza-waiting-for-medical-evacuations-israel-keeps-blocking/): Despite having medical referrals to leave Gaza, Palestinians are not allowed to leave.
- [These are the Palestinians that Israel has killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/these-are-the-palestinians-that-israel-has-killed-during-gazas-ceasefire/): Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since agreeing to a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’ in its genocidal war.
- [Trump-Netanyahu tensions: Have Israeli and US leaders clashed before?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/trump-netanyahu-tensions-have-israeli-and-us-leaders-clashed-before/): Media reports talk about rifts between Israeli and American leaders, but it has not changed US policy towards Israel.
- [South Africa vs Czechia LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/south-africa-vs-czechia-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa and Czechia face off in Group A.
- [Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/israeli-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-kill-three-despite-us-iran-deal/): Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue in spite of a US-Iran deal that would mean ceasing military operations.
- [In Britain, resisting a genocide is now treated as terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/in-britain-resisting-a-genocide-is-now-treated-as-terrorism/): The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.
- [Rial rebounds and stocks soar, but Iranians still grapple with high prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/rial-rebounds-and-stocks-soar-but-iranians-still-grapple-with-high-prices/): After an initial US-Iran agreement is reached, Iranians still await relief at the grocery checkout.
- [UK court convicts two men for spying for Hong Kong, China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/uk-court-convicts-two-men-for-spying-for-hong-kong-china/): The men, dual Chinese-British nationals, are believed to be the first people convicted of spying for China ‌in Britain.
- [Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/greeces-war-on-roma-is-europes-new-blueprint-for-discrimination/): Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.
- [What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/what-the-trump-iran-agreement-says-about-lebanon-hormuz-and-uranium/): The memorandum of understanding covers 14 points but leaves many crucial questions unanswered.
- [World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-key-takeaways-from-the-opening-group-stage-matches/): From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.
- [Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/iran-says-it-will-charge-a-payment-for-services-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
- [World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-reacts-to-us-iran-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says ‘now the technical work starts’ on Iran’s nuclear programme.
- [Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/apple-ceo-warns-price-rises-unavoidable-amid-ai-boom/): The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.
- [Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/real-madrid-sign-ibrahima-konate-to-multi-year-deal-from-liverpool/): Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
- [Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/taiwan-hopes-us-arms-sale-package-can-be-approved-soon-president-says/): Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
- [Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/hegseth-slams-nato-allies-during-roundtable-meeting/): Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting
- [Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/why-do-ai-models-struggle-with-online-hate-speech-detection/): As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls short.
- [World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-full-group-schedule-and-top-second-round-matches-to-watch/): Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
- [World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/world-cup-predictions-mexico-vs-south-korea-canada-vs-qatar-and-more/): World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
- [Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/ukraine-hits-moscow-refinery-as-zelenskyy-seeks-trump-support-to-end-war/): Russia’s oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.
- [Is the G7 hearing the Global South?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/is-the-g7-hearing-the-global-south/): The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.
- [How Sweden’s far right went from political pariah to powerbroker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/how-swedens-far-right-went-from-political-pariah-to-powerbroker/): Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.
- [Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/iran-war-day-111-tehran-warns-us-as-14-point-plan-takes-effect/): Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.
- [Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup def](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/activist-praises-algerias-support-for-gaza-orphans-following-world-cup-def/): Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup defeat
- [Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/despair-and-delight-in-england-croatia-grudge-match/): Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match.
- [Lius Diaz dazzles as Colombia beat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan 3-1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/lius-diaz-dazzles-as-colombia-beat-world-cup-2026-debutants-uzbekistan-3-1/): Winger Luis Diaz scored a goal and set up another, as Colombia made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
- [Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/oil-prices-fall-stocks-rally-as-us-iran-sign-framework-to-end-war/): Brent crude drops as much as 1.6 percent, while key stock indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climb.
- [US must ‘force’ Israel to change its policy on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/18/us-must-force-israel-to-change-its-policy-on-lebanon/): Rami Khouri says real policy change will only happen when the US forces Israel’s hand in Lebanon.
- [Trump official says Iran World Cup visa approval ‘amazing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/trump-official-says-iran-world-cup-visa-approval-amazing/): The chief of the White House World Cup task force says it’s “pretty amazing” Iran’s football team has been given visas.
- [Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/suspect-arrested-after-anti-muslim-stabbing-rampage-in-scotland/): Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.
- [Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/room-the-hero-as-tiny-curacao-earn-first-world-cup-point-against-ecuador/): Eloy Room’s incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.
- [Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/egypt-coach-denies-salah-rift-before-world-cup-match-against-new-zealand/): ‘If he starts … or if he gets substituted, it’s fine – it is his role as a player,’ Egypt ‌coach Hossam Hassan says.
- [Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/iranian-delegation-arrives-in-switzerland-for-us-peace-talks/): Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks
- [US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/us-refuses-to-ease-iran-world-cup-travel-restrictions-for-belgium-match/): Andrew Giuliani says Iran’s players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.
- [Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/iran-war-live-vance-heads-to-switzerland-israel-kills-16-in-lebanon/): Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s deadly attacks on Lebanon.
- [Undav injury-time goal sees Germany beat Ivory Coast to top World Cup group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/undav-injury-time-goal-sees-germany-beat-ivory-coast-to-top-world-cup-group/): Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Group E, sealing FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout place.
- [Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/uncertain-world-cup-for-paraguays-almiron-sent-off-for-covering-his-mouth/): Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.
- [Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/trump-vows-iran-will-not-charge-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-but-says-us-might/): The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.
- [Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/bolivia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-clear-protest-blockades/): Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
- [Ukraine says Russian attack kills five people in Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/ukraine-says-russian-attack-kills-five-people-in-zaporizhzhia/): During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for ‘massive’ attack.
- [Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/netherlands-vs-sweden-gakpo-brobbey-doubles-give-dutch-5-1-world-cup-win/): The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.
- [Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/overplaying-strait-of-hormuz-card-will-turn-iran-into-a-pariah-state/): Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.
- [Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/al-jazeera-cameraman-ahmed-wishah-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): Al Jazeera ‘strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing’ the Mubasher correspondent.
- [Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/are-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmers-political-days-numbered/): British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.
- [World cup wrap day 9](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-wrap-day-9/): World cup wrap day 9
- [As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/as-ilo-convention-turns-30-indias-home-based-workers-demand-equal-rights/): Convention 177 was adopted on 20 June 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.
- [US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/us-iran-talks-to-kick-off-sunday-in-switzerland-says-pakistan/): Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.
- [‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/you-couldve-been-the-greatest-trump-faces-israeli-anger-over-iran-deal/): Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran
- [Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/israeli-strike-kills-children-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire-claims/): Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
- [Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/bolivia-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-blockade-crisis/): For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
- [Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/iran-shuts-strait-of-hormuz-as-israel-tests-mou-with-lebanon-strikes/): Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.
- [Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/trump-insists-italys-meloni-sought-photos-with-him-to-boost-popularity/): Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.
- [Germany vs Ivory Coast: LIVE – World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/germany-vs-ivory-coast-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.
- [How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/how-ivan-cepeda-emerged-a-frontrunner-in-colombias-presidential-election/): Critics say Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a ‘hero to the left’ after he took on a right-wing president in court.
- [Court bans Spanish PM’s wife from leaving country amid corruption probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/court-bans-spanish-pms-wife-from-leaving-country-amid-corruption-probe/): Begona Gomez is accused of using her position as the prime minister’s wife ⁠to secure work contracts.
- [Nine left in critical condition after UK train collision that killed driver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/nine-left-in-critical-condition-after-uk-train-collision-that-killed-driver/): More than 80 people received treatment after the crash and 28 remain in hospital.
- [Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/iran-warns-of-reciprocal-action-if-us-doesnt-honour-mou-commitments/): Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments.
- [Spain vs Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – Yamal, prediction, watch, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/spain-vs-saudi-arabia-world-cup-2026-yamal-prediction-watch-kickoff/): Spain face Saudi Arabia in need of a win to take control of Group H. Can they rediscover their attacking edge?
- [Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/top-ukrainian-officials-return-polish-awards-in-wwii-dispute/): The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland’s top honour.
- [UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/uk-condemns-israeli-minister-over-inflammatory-lebanon-remarks/): UK foreign secretary slams Israeli minister’s inflammatory remarks amid regional tensions and fragile ceasefire.
- [In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/in-nepals-highlands-climate-change-threatens-tibets-bon-faith/): In Lubra, Nepal’s last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.
- [Where do Iran’s political factions stand on the US peace deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/where-do-irans-political-factions-stand-on-the-us-peace-deal/): Iran’s rival political camps are locking horns over a memorandum of understanding with the US.
- [German journalist held in Syria back home, family says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/german-journalist-held-in-syria-back-home-family-says/): Eva Maria Michelmann’s brother says she had been held in the Syrian city of Raqqa since January.
- [MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/msf-says-conditions-in-lebanons-nabatieh-resemble-a-death-trap/): Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.
- [Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/slave-trade-reenacted-on-juneteenth-as-leaders-demand-reparations/): Ghana has been hosting a conference to advance the UN resolution declaring slavery the ‘gravest crime against humanity.’
- [An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa’id Mo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/an-israeli-court-has-convicted-seven-men-over-the-2021-lynching-of-said-mo/): An Israeli court has convicted seven men over the 2021 lynching of Sa’id Moussa, ending a five-year trial.
- [Why Tunisia’s renewable energy strategy is facing resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/why-tunisias-renewable-energy-strategy-is-facing-resistance/): Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country’s energy crisis.
- [Morocco fans dream of World Cup glory after Scotland win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/morocco-fans-dream-of-world-cup-glory-after-scotland-win/): This is what Morocco’s fans are saying after winning their first match at the 2026 World Cup.
- [What the US-Iran peace deal could mean for Iran’s World Cup campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/what-the-us-iran-peace-deal-could-mean-for-irans-world-cup-campaign/): Experts hope the ‘extra animosity’ towards Team Melli will subside as the agreement comes into being.
- [Trump’s Iran deal, Israel’s meltdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/trumps-iran-deal-israels-meltdown/): The precarious memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
- [Families storm Ebola treatment centre in DRC, remove patients](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/families-storm-ebola-treatment-centre-in-drc-remove-patients/): Families of suspected Ebola patients in DR Congo stormed a quarantine centre, removing patients.
- [World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-2026-netherlands-vs-sweden-prediction-schedules-key-highlights/): World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification
- [Family, including two daughters, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/family-including-two-daughters-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza/): Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire brokered by the US.
- [Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/two-roadside-bombs-kill-at-least-seven-in-northwestern-pakistan/): No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- [Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/which-teams-have-qualified-for-the-world-cup-2026-knockouts-round-of-32/): The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.
- [Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/australia-pledges-action-on-h5n1-after-bird-flu-case-confirmed/): Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.
- [Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/mona-khalil-lebanons-turtle-advocate-dies-after-israeli-attack/): Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.
- [‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/we-tasted-the-horrors-of-war-stories-of-refugees-who-returned-home/): In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned – the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
- [US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/us-envoy-headed-for-switzerland-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-threaten-talks/): US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.
- [Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/turkiye-knocked-out-of-world-cup-2026-after-1-0-defeat-to-10-man-paraguay/): Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.
- [What pushed the number of displaced people down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/what-pushed-the-number-of-displaced-people-down/): Global displacement fell for the first time in a decade. On World Refugee Day, AJLabs looks at what drove millions home.
- [Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/iran-war-day-113-tehran-presses-us-over-lebanon-ceasefire/): Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.
- [UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/un-meeting-erupts-over-sexual-violence-allegations-against-israel/): “You will be quiet.” A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.
- [Israel fetes Somaliland’s leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/israel-fetes-somalilands-leader-as-it-seeks-to-expand-red-sea-influence/): Six months after recognition, Israel and Somaliland say they are moving from symbolism to strategic cooperation.
- [Inferno rips through Dominican Republic beach resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/inferno-rips-through-dominican-republic-beach-resort/): Inferno rips through Dominican Republic beach resort
- [One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/one-dead-and-89-injured-following-train-collision-in-bedford-uk/): One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.
- [Hydration break boos: How FIFA united players, fans, coaches at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/hydration-break-boos-how-fifa-united-players-fans-coaches-at-world-cup/): Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
- [Mexico City looks to rein in street drinking after massive World Cup party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/mexico-city-looks-to-rein-in-street-drinking-after-massive-world-cup-party/): Authorities collected some 40 tonnes of waste around Reforma Avenue, the historic centre, on Friday morning.
- [Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/cunha-hits-brazil-double-against-haiti-to-seal-first-world-cup-2026-win/): Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha scores Brazil’s first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.
- [Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/morocco-beat-scotland-1-0-as-saibari-scores-fastest-world-cup-2026-goal/): Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland’s late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
- [Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel’s attack on Leban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/lebanese-influencer-organises-world-cup-event-amid-israels-attack-on-leban/): As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup.
- [US judge rejects Joe Biden’s lawsuit asking to withhold memoir recordings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/us-judge-rejects-joe-bidens-lawsuit-asking-to-withhold-memoir-recordings/): Biden, a former Democratic president, argued that releasing the recordings would violate his right to privacy.
- [Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/20/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-must-ensure-israel-ends-attacks-on-lebanon/): Iranian deputy foreign minister says Iran ‘ready to move forward’ on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.
- [USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/usa-beat-australia-2-0-to-book-knockout-spot-at-world-cup/): An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.
- [Thirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/thirty-dead-at-drc-displacement-camp-as-ebola-threat-grows/): At least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- [Canada’s Kone undergoes major leg surgery; to miss rest of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/canadas-kone-undergoes-major-leg-surgery-to-miss-rest-of-world-cup/): Kone is expected to make a full recovery after breaking his left leg, with multiple fractures, in the match against Qatar.
- [Spain’s Yamal says ‘very early, unnecessary’ to play full World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/spains-yamal-says-very-early-unnecessary-to-play-full-world-cup-match/): ‘It’s not the time to play a whole match,’ Lamine Yamal said ahead of Spain’s match against Saudi Arabia.
- [Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/brazil-vs-haiti-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group C clash.
- [Israel kills ‘a child a day’ on average in Gaza despite ceasefire, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israel-kills-a-child-a-day-on-average-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire-un-says/): ‘No ceasefire can be considered meaningful while children continue to be killed’ says UNICEF.
- [Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/italian-prime-minister-says-she-didnt-beg-trump-for-g7-photograph/): Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph.
- [US announces new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/us-announces-new-round-of-israel-lebanon-talks-in-washington-next-week/): Talks come as Hezbollah, Israel say new ceasefire has been reached in wake of US-Iran memorandum to end war.
- [Does Trump have to submit the Iran memorandum of understanding to Congress?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/does-trump-have-to-submit-the-iran-memorandum-of-understanding-to-congress/): A 2015 law requiring congressional approval for any Iran nuclear deal is in the spotlight after this week’s memo.
- [Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/norway-seeks-to-ban-trade-with-illegal-israeli-settlements-in-palestine/): Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding ‘unlawful’ Israeli activities.
- [Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/iran-deputy-fm-says-ready-to-move-forward-in-deal-with-us/): Deputy FM Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera diplomacy is way forward, but US must ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.
- [More than 70 medics infected with Ebola as DRC outbreak spreads ‘fast’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/more-than-70-medics-infected-with-ebola-as-drc-outbreak-spreads-fast/): Aid cuts and poor sanitation are deepening fears that Ebola is spreading through displacement camps.
- [Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/backlash-for-uk-mp-who-linked-england-world-cup-result-to-womens-safety/): Backlash for UK MP who linked England World Cup result to women’s safety.
- [Two trains collide near Bedford, north of London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/two-trains-collide-near-bedford-north-of-london/): Media sources say multiple injuries reported, but emergency services did not provide details.
- [How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/how-is-the-iran-us-agreement-being-viewed-in-israel/): Washington rebukes right-wing Israeli ministers for criticism.
- [Iran war: Success or disaster? Mehdi Hasan and David Des Roches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/iran-war-success-or-disaster-mehdi-hasan-and-david-des-roches/): Mehdi Hasan goes Head to Head with former Pentagon official David Des Roches on the Iran war.
- [Dramatic rescue as fire rips through school in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/dramatic-rescue-as-fire-rips-through-school-in-japan/): Eyewitness video shows dozens of schoolchildren forced onto a narrow window ledge after a fire broke out in Tokyo.
- [Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to UK prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/two-men-jailed-for-arson-attacks-on-property-linked-to-uk-prime-minister/): The Ukrainian-born men with alleged links to Russia targeted property associated with Keir Starmer in May 2025.
- [Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after new ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israeli-air-strikes-hit-lebanon-minutes-after-new-ceasefire/): Minutes after a new ceasefire had come into force between Israel and Hezbollah, explosions were seen in southern Lebanon
- [How is China using AI in the classroom?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/how-is-china-using-ai-in-the-classroom-2/): How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?
- [Italy’s top diplomat nixes US trip after Meloni says Trump fabricated story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/italys-top-diplomat-nixes-us-trip-after-meloni-says-trump-fabricated-story/): The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she ‘begged’ him for a photo at G7 in France.
- [Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/petrol-shortages-and-oil-rain-bring-russia-ukraine-war-home-to-moscow/): Ukraine increases strikes on Russian oil and weapons infrastructure as it garners aid and begins EU talks.
- [Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/cuba-between-charcoal-and-solar-panels/): Millions of Cubans have grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods of time.
- [‘Destruction is the goal’: Israel steers between the US, Iran, and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/destruction-is-the-goal-israel-steers-between-the-us-iran-and-lebanon/): Netanyahu faces political backlash and US criticism as Israeli attacks on Lebanon defy Iran peace agreement.
- [Germany and Ivory Coast aim to seal World Cup knockout place: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/germany-and-ivory-coast-aim-to-seal-world-cup-knockout-place-all-to-know/): Team news, prediction, and lineups as Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Group E aiming to secure last-32 qualification.
- [Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israel-continues-attacks-on-lebanon-despite-agreeing-to-ceasefire/): At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.
- [Cuba approves major economic reforms amid US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/cuba-approves-major-economic-reforms-amid-us-pressure/): Cuba has approved sweeping economic reforms, opening key sectors to private investment.
- [As Lebanon tests US-Iran deal, Trump must rein in Netanyahu, analysts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/as-lebanon-tests-us-iran-deal-trump-must-rein-in-netanyahu-analysts-say/): Israel’s invasion and attacks in Lebanon pose ‘greatest vulnerability’ to US-Iran diplomacy, says analyst Trita Parsi.
- [Trump takes aim at critics of US-Iran MoU, says Iran ‘finished’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/trump-takes-aim-at-critics-of-us-iran-mou-says-iran-finished/): Trump says deal amounts to Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’; Negotiations thrown into doubt as Vance delays trip.
- [More than a game: Football, friendship and mental health recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/more-than-a-game-football-friendship-and-mental-health-recovery/): Men recovering from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other mental health challenges find help through football.
- [British lawyers’ body suspends ICC Prosecutor Khan over misconduct claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/british-lawyers-body-suspends-icc-prosecutor-khan-over-misconduct-claim/): Khan is the subject of multiple investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct at the international court.
- [Sudanese journalist denied UK visa to collect prestigious award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/sudanese-journalist-denied-uk-visa-to-collect-prestigious-award/): Mohammed Amin was awarded ‘Journalist of the Year’ but couldn’t attend the ceremony as the UK refused to give him a visa
- [Israel slams EU’s Kallas for ‘apartheid’ comment: Are ties unravelling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/israel-slams-eus-kallas-for-apartheid-comment-are-ties-unravelling/): Leaked media reports quoted EU’s top diplomat likening Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime.
- [Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/afghanistan-strikes-targets-in-pakistan-raising-cross-border-tension/): The strikes are the latest threat to the fragile ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- [Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/19/starmers-future-hangs-in-balance-after-burnhams-makerfield-election-win/): Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK’s next prime minister.
- [Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/football-war-and-solidarity-why-gaza-fans-turned-to-spain-this-world-cup/): Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday’s World Cup clash.
- [Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/why-washingtons-reflecting-pool-has-gone-from-us-blue-to-algae-green/): Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by ‘radical left lunatics’.
- [US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-partially-lifts-iran-oil-sanctions-amid-encouraging-talks/): The move, expected under the MoU, comes as Vice President JD Vance says there’s a ‘good foundation’ for a final deal.
- [Qatar PM denies snubbing US vice president in viral video](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/qatar-pm-denies-snubbing-us-vice-president-in-viral-video/): Qatar’s Prime Minister told Al Jazeera that reports of him snubbing the US vice president were unfounded.
- [Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, and who will take over?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/why-has-keir-starmer-resigned-as-uk-prime-minister-and-who-will-take-over/): The United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in a decade.
- [Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned for refusing drug test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/ex-wimbledon-champion-vondrousova-banned-for-refusing-drug-test/): Marketa Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, was issued a four year suspension after she refused to submit a ⁠⁠sample.
- [Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/ukraine-says-it-hit-missile-electronics-plant-in-western-russia/): Ukraine says facility a ‘critical component’ in defence production as local Russian authorities confirm attack.
- [Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/far-right-de-la-espriella-elected-colombia-president-whats-next/): Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
- [Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/pakistan-issues-nationwide-alert-over-fears-of-heavy-rains-floods/): Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
- [China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/china-adds-10-us-firms-including-rare-earth-miner-to-export-control-list/): Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
- [Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/argentina-vs-austria-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow updates as Messi’s Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/ebola-cases-surpass-1000-in-dr-congo-amid-violence-and-displacement/): Overcrowded camps in DR Congo face heightened risks, with displacement adding layers of complexity to the Ebola crisis.
- [How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/how-canadas-muslims-face-perfect-storm-amid-rising-xenophobia/): As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
- [Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/gazas-surfers-seek-solace-from-war-in-the-mediterranean-sea/): Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
- [US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-in-eastern-pacific-kills-two/): SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the ‘six male survivors’ without providing details of their rescue.
- [JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/jd-vance-touts-progress-on-key-issues-in-us-iran-negotiations/): JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations.
- [Why Coca-Cola and the US taxman are at war over a $20bn tax bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/why-coca-cola-and-the-us-taxman-are-at-war-over-a-20bn-tax-bill/): Beverage giant is appealing a 2020 ruling that has major implications for how much tax firms pay on overseas profits.
- [Political turmoil: UK will see its seventh prime minister in 10 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/political-turmoil-uk-will-see-its-seventh-prime-minister-in-10-years/): After less than two years as PM, Keir Starmer announces his resignation amid mounting pressure from own Labour Party.
- [Israel kills turtle conservationist Mona Khalil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/israel-kills-turtle-conservationist-mona-khalil/): Turtle conservationist Mona Khalil has died after an Israeli air strike on her home near Tyre, Lebanon.
- [The ICC must investigate Israel’s genocidal use of sexual violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/the-icc-must-investigate-israels-genocidal-use-of-sexual-violence/): There is a growing body of evidence of the systematic nature of sexual assaults against Palestinian detainees.
- [UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/uk-labour-party-leadership-contest-may-loom-after-uk-pm-starmer-resigns/): UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns.
- [British parliament to debate Israeli influence on UK politics: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/british-parliament-to-debate-israeli-influence-on-uk-politics-what-we-know/): The debate comes after a petition expressed concern over Israeli lobbies’ influence in the UK.
- [Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/cairo-erupts-in-celebration-after-egypts-first-ever-win-in-a-world-cup/): Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup.
- [Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/vances-warning-to-israel-signals-a-new-phase-in-us-israeli-relations/): There won’t be a rupture, but there won’t be business as usual, either.
- [‘I leave the biggest job’: Keir Stamer’s resignation speech in full](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/i-leave-the-biggest-job-keir-stamers-resignation-speech-in-full/): Starmer resigned as Labour leader after losing his party’s support and as Andy Burnham eyes the UK’s top position.
- [Lamine Yamal says ‘I’m here’: Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/lamine-yamal-says-im-here-spain-star-dazzles-with-world-cup-goal/): The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.
- [UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-resignation-plan/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visibly emotional as he announced plans to step down.
- [Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/two-students-arrested-after-three-killed-in-philippines-school-shooting/): At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.
- [Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/prime-minister-keir-starmer-expected-to-announce-exit-plan-uk-media/): Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
- [What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/what-are-the-key-outcomes-of-the-iran-us-talks-in-switzerland-what-next/): Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.
- [Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/clark-wins-second-us-open-trophy-despite-hecklers/): Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.
- [UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-says-he-will-resign/): The British leader announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.
- [Iran war day 115: Lebanon truce appears to hold as Switzerland talks end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/iran-war-day-115-lebanon-truce-appears-to-hold-as-switzerland-talks-end/): Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hail ‘encouraging progress’ on the first day of Iran-US talks.
- [60-day US-Iran talks will be ‘really hard’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/60-day-us-iran-talks-will-be-really-hard/): 60-day US-Iran talks will be ‘really hard’
- [Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/far-right-lawyer-de-la-espriella-wins-colombias-tight-presidential-race/): Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
- [LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/live-uk-pm-keir-starmer-expected-to-announce-his-resignation/): The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
- [New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/new-york-city-welcomes-the-summer-solstice-with-times-square-yoga/): New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual “Solstice in Times Square” event to celebrate the summer solstice.
- [‘Encouraging progress’ made as first round US-Iran talks end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/encouraging-progress-made-as-first-round-us-iran-talks-end/): The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal.
- [Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/salah-scores-as-egypt-beat-new-zealand-3-1-for-first-world-cup-win/): Egypt rallied from a goal down at half-time to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts.
- [Qatar LNG factory explosion injures 54, leaves 18 missing, gov’t says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/qatar-lng-factory-explosion-injures-54-leaves-18-missing-govt-says/): Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by ‘technical malfunction’, Ministry of Interior says.
- [Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/colombia-presidential-candidate-de-la-espriella-celebrates-preliminary-lead/): Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
- [Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/japanese-fans-clean-up-stands-after-celebrating-world-cup-win/): Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
- [Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/crimea-halts-fuel-sales-after-ukraine-strikes-cause-shortages/): Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
- [Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/shipping-stalls-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-iran-declares-key-waterway-shut/): Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.
- [Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/colombias-de-la-espriella-claims-victory-on-preliminary-results/): Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia’s presidential election.
- [Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/egyptian-football-fans-chant-for-palestine-in-vancouver/): Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
- [Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/cape-verde-fight-back-for-second-world-cup-draw-2-2-against-uruguay/): Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
- [Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/ebola-closure-cuts-off-a-lifeline-between-drcs-goma-and-rwanda/): Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
- [No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal’s Conceicao](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/no-pressure-to-pass-the-ball-to-ronaldo-in-world-cup-portugals-conceicao/): Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup.
- [US and Iran meet for ‘tense’ but ‘constructive’ ceasefire talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-and-iran-meet-for-tense-but-constructive-ceasefire-talks/): Negotiators from the US and Iran wrapped a day of talks in Switzerland.
- [Iran war live: First day of US talks covers Lebanon, Hormuz, frozen assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/iran-war-live-first-day-of-us-talks-covers-lebanon-hormuz-frozen-assets/): Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ amid talks, prompting Ghalibaf to warn the US to take care with its rhetoric.
- [Iranians gather in Tehran to support team in critical draw against Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/iranians-gather-in-tehran-to-support-team-in-critical-draw-against-belgium/): Iranian fans in Tehran watched their team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
- [Football fans in Gaza gather to watch Spain-Saudi Arabia match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/football-fans-in-gaza-gather-to-watch-spain-saudi-arabia-match/): Palestinians in Gaza gathered to watch Spain’s World Cup victory over Saudi Arabia.
- [Belgium see red in goalless World Cup draw with Iran in Los Angeles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/belgium-see-red-in-goalless-world-cup-draw-with-iran-in-los-angeles/): Nathan Ngoy was sent off for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, whose first-half strike was ruled offside in close Group G game.
- [What are the end goals of Iran-US negotiations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/what-are-the-end-goals-of-iran-us-negotiations/): Professor and political analyst Mahjoub Zweiri breaks down what intentions behind US-Iran talks will result in.
- [Colombia elections take place as Abelardo de la Espriella leads polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/colombia-elections-take-place-as-abelardo-de-la-espriella-leads-polls/): Colombians are voting in an election where senator Ivan Cepeda is racing against Abelardo de la Espriella.
- [Displaced Lebanese inspect shattered Nabatieh after Israel halts attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/displaced-lebanese-inspect-shattered-nabatieh-after-israel-halts-attacks/): Displaced residents returned to Nabatieh after Israel ordered a halt to fighting in southern Lebanon.
- [Serena Williams to play women’s singles at Wimbledon as wildcard entrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/serena-williams-to-play-womens-singles-at-wimbledon-as-wildcard-entrant/): The seven-time ladies’ singles champion will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon, six years after her last appearance.
- [Remembering Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah’s life’s work](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/remembering-al-jazeera-cameraman-ahmed-wishahs-lifes-work/): Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah dedicated his life to documenting life in Gaza before he was killed by Israel.
- [Mourners gather to remember Lebanese conservationist killed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/mourners-gather-to-remember-lebanese-conservationist-killed-by-israel/): People gathered in Beirut in memory of beloved turtle conservationist Mona Khalil, killed in Israeli attack.
- [Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/lamine-yamal-scores-first-world-cup-goal-as-spain-thrash-saudi-arabia/): Yamal makes a goal-scoring return for Spain as European champions get their World Cup campaign back on track.
- [Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/europe-heatwave-scorches-cities-and-wildlife/): Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
- [What’s next in the Strait of Hormuz crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/whats-next-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): Iranian armed forces say they’ve closed the vital waterway after Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
- [The looming Super El Nino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/the-looming-super-el-nino/): A powerful El Nino is expected to peak in November that could threaten food supply and increase extreme weather events.
- [Iran, US, Israel: Memorandum of misunderstanding?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/iran-us-israel-memorandum-of-misunderstanding/): Chances are slim for progress between Iran and the US, argues Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill.
- [Khamenei’s MoU stance stirs debate as Iran and US meet in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/khameneis-mou-stance-stirs-debate-as-iran-and-us-meet-in-switzerland/): Supreme leader has expressed reservations about interim deal with US, but most top decision-makers back it.
- [Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/ethiopian-prime-ministers-party-easily-wins-parliamentary-election/): Nobel Peace Prize winner PM Abiy Ahmed will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia.
- [Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad days after he was detained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/syria-frees-activist-hassan-akkad-days-after-he-was-detained/): His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly withdrew a complaint against Akkad over online criticism.
- [India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement camps out until education minister resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/indias-cockroach-movement-camps-out-until-education-minister-resigns/): The viral ‘Cockroach’ movement’s supporters occupy New Delhi’s protest site, refusing to leave until minister resigns.
- [Fans flood Atlanta streets before Spain-Saudi Arabia match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/fans-flood-atlanta-streets-before-spain-saudi-arabia-match/): Spain and Saudi Arabia fans filled the streets of Atlanta with chants and celebrations ahead of their World Cup clash.
- [Iran-U.S. launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/iran-u-s-launch-historic-peace-talks-with-60-day-roadmap/): Iran-U.S. launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap
- [US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland kick off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/us-iran-negotiations-in-switzerland-kick-off/): US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a ‘historic’ opportunity for stability.
- [Mbappe, France play Iraq in World Cup match: prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/mbappe-france-play-iraq-in-world-cup-match-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq in Boston with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase.
- [Is the French judiciary against Palestine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/is-the-french-judiciary-against-palestine/): A recent decision by a French court seems to deny the widely accepted right of occupied populations to resist.
- [Police charge man after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/police-charge-man-after-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks-in-edinburgh/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ‘the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred’.
- [Gaza bids farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/gaza-bids-farewell-to-slain-journalist-ahmed-wishah/): Gaza bids farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah.
- [Bolivian authorities say no active blockades after state of emergency decree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/bolivian-authorities-say-no-active-blockades-after-state-of-emergency-decree/): State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.
- [Spain vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/spain-vs-saudi-arabia-live-world-cup-2026/): Live updates as Spain face Saudi Arabia in Group H – follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Pressure mounts on UK PM Starmer to quit after Burnham’s by-election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/pressure-mounts-on-uk-pm-starmer-to-quit-after-burnhams-by-election-win/): UK minister says Starmer considering ‘political realities’ after rival Andy Burnham secured decisive by-election win.
- [Why Lebanon may make or break the Iran-US deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/why-lebanon-may-make-or-break-the-iran-us-deal/): Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens to undermine agreement between Tehran and Washington, analysts say.
- [Marc Marquez wins the Czech MotoGP, narrows title gap to leader Bezzecchi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/marc-marquez-wins-the-czech-motogp-narrows-title-gap-to-leader-bezzecchi/): Seven-time MotoGP world champion reduces title leader Marco Bezzecchi’s points lead after the Italian was suspended.
- [Andy Burnham says Israel would be his first overseas visit in old clip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/andy-burnham-says-israel-would-be-his-first-overseas-visit-in-old-clip/): An old clip has resurfaced showing Andy Burnham saying Israel would be his first overseas visit if elected as UK PM.
- [Henry stars as New Zealand wrap up victory against England in second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/henry-stars-as-new-zealand-wrap-up-victory-against-england-in-second-test/): New Zealand quick Matt Henry demolishes the England batting attack in the second innings to level the series.
- [US-Iran delegations arrive as talks begin in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/us-iran-delegations-arrive-as-talks-begin-in-switzerland/): US-Iran delegations arrive as talks begin in Switzerland.
- [Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/lebanons-ancient-monuments-remain-at-risk-from-israeli-attack/): Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack
- [Stop ‘Greater Israel’ to make peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/stop-greater-israel-to-make-peace/): Expansionist Israel will not stop dragging the US to war in the Middle East.
- [‘Kind, principled’: Palestinian journalists remember slain Gaza journalist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/kind-principled-palestinian-journalists-remember-slain-gaza-journalist/): Ahmed Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023.
- [Ukraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/ukraine-strikes-hit-oil-facilities-in-crimea-russias-krasnodar/): Crimea’s Moscow-installed leader says four people killed in drone attack on the Russian-occupied Black Sea peninsula.
- [Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/messi-argentina-play-austria-in-world-cup-group-match-all-to-know/): Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.
- [Watch World Cup Day 10: Netherlands thrash Sweden, Japan eliminate Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/watch-world-cup-day-10-netherlands-thrash-sweden-japan-eliminate-tunisia/): Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
- [US-Iran talks in Switzerland: Is Lebanon top of agenda; who is attending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-is-lebanon-top-of-agenda-who-is-attending/): Iran is eager to ensure that the US pressures Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.
- [World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain and Iran in action, predictions and schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/world-cup-2026-day-11-spain-and-iran-in-action-predictions-and-schedule/): Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, Curacao earn the first point of the World Cup 2026.
- [The deal with Iran may be imperfect but it is what the American people want](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/the-deal-with-iran-may-be-imperfect-but-it-is-what-the-american-people-want/): The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.
- [Protests in Albania against Kushner resort swell to tens of thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/protests-in-albania-against-kushner-resort-swell-to-tens-of-thousands/): Albanians have gathered for the 21st day in a row to protest plans to build a resort on Albania’s coast.
- [US and Iran face make-or-break talks in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/us-and-iran-face-make-or-break-talks-in-switzerland/): Iranian and US officials are set for high stakes talks in Switzerland to reinforce the Memorandum of Understanding.
- [Iran war day 114: US, Iranian delegations in Switzerland for key talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/iran-war-day-114-us-iranian-delegations-in-switzerland-for-key-talks/): Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland’s Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
- [Vance arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/vance-arrives-in-switzerland-for-us-iran-talks/): Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.
- [Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/al-jazeera-cameraman-ahmed-wishah-killed-in-targeted-israeli-strike/): Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike
- [South Africa’s immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg’s inner city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/south-africas-immigration-crackdown-divides-johannesburgs-inner-city/): A government push to curb undocumented employment is exposing the dependence of many small businesses on migrant labour.
- [Japan grab 4-0 win as Ueda’s brace knocks Tunisia out of 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/21/japan-grab-4-0-win-as-uedas-brace-knocks-tunisia-out-of-2026-world-cup/): Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, keep Asian giants Japan second in Group F.
- [US Senate votes to halt Iran war, bucking Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-senate-votes-to-halt-iran-war-bucking-trump/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/irans-president-arrives-in-pakistan-for-peace-talks/): Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks
- [Who’s being left out of the World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/whos-being-left-out-of-the-world-cup/): Can football’s biggest stage stay global as visa denials and border restrictions mount?
- [US Supreme Court backs Trump policy on green card holder rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-supreme-court-backs-trump-policy-on-green-card-holder-rights/): Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.
- [US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-supreme-court-oks-exxonmobil-lawsuit-over-castro-era-property-seizure/): The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for assets seized.
- [Video: Israeli troops seen patrolling Syrian countryside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/video-israeli-troops-seen-patrolling-syrian-countryside/): Israeli troops and two Merkava tanks have been spotted in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.
- [Displaced Lebanese return south under fragile ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/displaced-lebanese-return-south-under-fragile-ceasefire-deal/): Displaced Lebanese are heading back south after a US-Iran backed ceasefire halted months of Israeli bombardment.
- [US appeals court says Trump can proceed with fast-track deportation efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-appeals-court-says-trump-can-proceed-with-fast-track-deportation-efforts/): A panel of judges has overturned a previous ruling that found measures violated constitutional right to due process.
- [EU hosts Taliban officials for the first time in talks on deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/eu-hosts-taliban-officials-for-the-first-time-in-talks-on-deportations/): The Taliban government is not recognised by any European country, despite this meeting in Brussels with EU officials.
- [Israeli forces set olive trees on fire in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israeli-forces-set-olive-trees-on-fire-in-occupied-west-bank/): Footage shows the aftermath of Israeli forces setting olive trees on fire in the small Palestinian village of Rummanah.
- [Why do the UK’s prime ministers keep resigning?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/why-do-the-uks-prime-ministers-keep-resigning/): Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after less than two years in office.
- [Israeli police clash with anti-draft ultra-Orthodox protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israeli-police-clash-with-anti-draft-ultra-orthodox-protesters/): Israeli police clashed with Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews on Monday as they protested against mandatory conscription.
- [Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/missile-strike-kills-three-in-ukraine-as-russia-feels-wars-economic-strain/): Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.
- [SpaceX shares drop below debut price before jumping amid $600bn sell-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/spacex-shares-drop-below-debut-price-before-jumping-amid-600bn-sell-off/): SpaceX shares dip below debut price, erasing $600bn in value before recovering 2.4 percent amid tech market turbulence.
- [The weight of the Three Lions: Football, colonialism, diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/the-weight-of-the-three-lions-football-colonialism-diaspora/): England vs Ghana exposes football’s tangled histories of empire, diaspora and belonging.
- [More than 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres: rights group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/more-than-5300-people-still-held-in-myanmar-scam-centres-rights-group/): A UN report found the facilities are operated by foreign nationals who were trafficked by criminal gangs.
- [South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/south-african-police-investigate-murder-amid-rise-in-anti-migrant-attacks/): The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.
- [The $3.7bn man: Inside one of US’s biggest Medicare frauds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/the-3-7bn-man-inside-one-of-uss-biggest-medicare-frauds/): US businessman has been arrested in Turkiye after a year on the run from authorities.
- [England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/england-vs-ghana-live-world-cup-2026/): All our updates as Kane’s England face Ghana in Group L, with buildup, team news coverage and text commentary stream.
- [Republican-linked PACs funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/republican-linked-pacs-funding-democratic-us-primaries-why-it-matters/): Republicans and Democrats have both employed tactics to boost weaker rivals ahead of US midterm elections.
- [What the US and Iran agreed – and disagreed – on first day of talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/what-the-us-and-iran-agreed-and-disagreed-on-first-day-of-talks/): Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress on day one of Switzerland talks but disagree about crucial aspects.
- [Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/portugal-vs-uzbekistan-live-world-cup-2026/): Follow live updates as Portugal face Uzbekistan in Group K, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Kenya minister says US-run Ebola facility plans halted after court order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/kenya-minister-says-us-run-ebola-facility-plans-halted-after-court-order/): Kenya stops constructing US-run Ebola site amid public outcry; $13.5m US funding is criticised as masking health risks.
- [Mexico exhibition relives memories of Qatar World Cup 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/mexico-exhibition-relives-memories-of-qatar-world-cup-2022/): An exhibition in Mexico held during the World Cup explores the legacy of Qatar 2022.
- [Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/demand-for-tunnel-maps-and-personal-weapons-tests-gaza-talks/): Gaza talks remain active, but stall as the US envoy demands the handover of tunnel maps and family arms.
- [Arab fans celebrate World Cup results in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/arab-fans-celebrate-world-cup-results-in-new-york/): Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.
- [Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israeli-fire-kills-two-in-lebanon-as-hezbollah-slams-truce-violation/): Lebanese armed group Hezbollah denounced the ‘treacherous attack’, saying it was a ‘blatant’ violation of the truce.
- [Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/former-pm-says-israel-smuggled-starlink-internet-systems-into-iran/): Former PM Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran.
- [Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, T20 IPL batting prodigy, receives first India jersey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-t20-ipl-batting-prodigy-receives-first-india-jersey/): Teenage star receives first India shirt from BCCI and is tipped to make his debut in a T20 match in Ireland on Friday.
- [Mamdani defends AIPAC ‘monsters’ comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/mamdani-defends-aipac-monsters-comment/): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended calling AIPAC ‘monsters’.
- [How does air conditioning work, and how does it affect your body?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/how-does-air-conditioning-work-and-how-does-it-affect-your-body/): While AC keeps us cool, it can also cause dry skin and irritation. Here are some tips to keep comfortable this summer.
- [Why is Israel being accused of meddling in Colombia presidential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/why-is-israel-being-accused-of-meddling-in-colombia-presidential-election/): President Gustavo Petro claims digital manipulation affected the results, but attorney general dismisses allegations.
- [NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubles down on criticism of AIPAC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-aipac/): Zohran Mamdani says AIPAC’s has been supportive of a ‘status quo for immorality’ in Palestine, wider region.
- [Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/palestinian-children-targeted-in-genocide-war-crimes-in-gaza-un-inquiry/): UN commission of inquiry says Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza resulted in genocide.
- [What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/what-israeli-and-lebanese-officials-are-saying-before-washington-talks/): Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition in its ongoing negotiations with the US.
- [Vondrousova, ex-Wimbledon champion, insists she has ‘never doped’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/vondrousova-ex-wimbledon-champion-insists-she-has-never-doped/): Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, was issued a four-year ban from tennis after she refused to submit a ⁠sample.
- [Iran’s president lands in Pakistan after crucial talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/irans-president-lands-in-pakistan-after-crucial-talks-with-us/): Pakistan hosts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after mediating the breakthrough US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.
- [Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/iran-says-technical-talks-with-us-in-switzerland-conclude-successfully/): Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf also says an agreement reached with the US to release $12bn in frozen assets.
- [Kane, England play Ghana at the World Cup: Prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/kane-england-play-ghana-at-the-world-cup-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Harry Kane’s England and Ghana meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, with the winner advancing to the round of 32.
- [Brexit 10 years on: What has changed in the UK explained in maps and charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/brexit-10-years-on-what-has-changed-in-the-uk-explained-in-maps-and-charts/): Brexit promised a better Britain. A decade on, the numbers tell a different story. Al Jazeera breaks it down.
- [After a decade, Brexit’s cost to Britain is not only economic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/after-a-decade-brexits-cost-to-britain-is-not-only-economic/): Hateful discourse in politics and society has become a regular feature since the UK voted to abandon the EU.
- [US gov’t investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-govt-investigates-new-york-coffee-chain-over-ban-on-pro-israel-lawmaker/): Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
- [Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Lebanon ceasefire holds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/iran-war-day-116-us-eases-iran-sanctions-lebanon-ceasefire-holds/): US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.
- [About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/about-20-drown-in-france-trying-to-escape-heatwave-sweeping-much-of-europe/): France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
- [Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israels-deliberate-targeting-of-gaza-children-part-of-genocide-un-inquiry/): United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel’s ‘deliberate targeting’ of Gaza children part of ongoing ‘genocide’.
- [EU to hold migration meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/eu-to-hold-migration-meeting-with-taliban-officials-in-brussels/): The meeting is expected to focus on the deportation of Afghan nationals who do not have a right to stay in Europe.
- [How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/how-a-dead-extremist-rabbi-still-shapes-israeli-politics-today/): How a dead extremist Rabbi still shapes Israeli politics today
- [What to know about Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/what-to-know-about-tuesdays-primary-elections-in-maryland-utah-new-york/): Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
- [Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/ronaldo-portugal-play-uzbekistan-in-world-cup-prediction-and-team-news/): Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.
- [Why Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/why-irans-president-pezeshkian-is-heading-to-pakistan-after-us-iran-talks/): This is Pezeshkian’s first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.
- [Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/colombias-leftist-presidential-candidate-vows-to-challenge-election-result/): Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
- [Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/algeria-rally-late-to-knock-jordan-out-of-world-cup-2026/): Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
- [Palestine weekly wrap: Israel’s ‘quiet annexation’ grows louder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/palestine-weekly-wrap-israels-quiet-annexation-grows-louder/): Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques torched, as Israeli officials describe attempt to expand control.
- [Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/football-offers-escape-for-gaza-but-world-cup-spirit-dimmed/): Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.
- [Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-bucks-star-to-join-miami-heat-reports/): The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning the 10-time All-Star’s future in Milwaukee.
- [Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/bullying-investigated-after-rare-philippines-school-shooting-kills-three/): Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
- [Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/iraq-fans-proud-and-joyful-despite-world-cup-loss-to-france/): Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team’s FIFA World Cup performance.
- [Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/latin-patriarch-of-jerusalem-pizzaballa-makes-solidarity-visit-to-gaza/): Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
- [Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/alan-greenspan-former-us-federal-reserve-chairman-dies-at-100/): Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
- [Conservative radio host defends Trump, says he’s better than Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/conservative-radio-host-defends-trump-says-hes-better-than-vance/): Prominent conservative radio host, spoke at the International Policy Summit to defend Trump’s handling of the Iran war.
- [Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/last-one-the-best-one-how-lionel-messi-keeps-doing-it-at-the-world-cup/): Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain’s commitment to the team.
- [Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/five-eyes-intelligence-alliance-warns-of-threats-from-new-ai-models/): Frontier AI models are ‘fundamentally transforming’ offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
- [US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-watchdog-opens-probe-after-tesla-crashes-into-texas-home-killing-woman/): Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
- [Haaland scores two as Norway beat Senegal 3-2, enter World Cup knockouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/haaland-scores-two-as-norway-beat-senegal-3-2-enter-world-cup-knockouts/): Senegal fought back until stoppage time but couldn’t draw level and must aim to beat Iraq for a chance to progress.
- [Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israeli-strike-kills-palestinian-girl-on-her-way-to-sit-exam/): 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
- [Ghalibaf: US and Iran can work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/ghalibaf-us-and-iran-can-work-together-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait will never return to the way it was before the war.
- [Iran war live: US waives oil sanctions, to release $12bn in frozen funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/iran-war-live-us-waives-oil-sanctions-to-release-12bn-in-frozen-funds/): US says the decisions follow Iran’s commitment to allow international nuclear inspections.
- [How women steer youths away from gang violence in northeastern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/how-women-steer-youths-away-from-gang-violence-in-northeastern-nigeria/): Women-led campaigns are helping curb gang violence by changing young people’s mindsets in conflict-scarred communities.
- [Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/messi-becomes-the-world-cups-all-time-top-goalscorer/): Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
- [Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/mbappe-leads-france-to-win-over-iraq-in-lightning-delayed-world-cup-tie/): Kylian Mbappe scores France’s first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other, in 3-0 win against Iraq.
- [Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/gaza-surfers-seek-solace-from-war-in-the-sea/): Gaza’s surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.
- [‘Stop genocide’: Activist stopped by police at Tokyo’s Israeli Embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/stop-genocide-activist-stopped-by-police-at-tokyos-israeli-embassy/): An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
- [US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-house-committee-reaches-bipartisan-deal-on-social-media-rules-for-kids/): Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would ‘hold Big Tech accountable’.
- [Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/egypt-denied-flight-to-seattle-ahead-of-final-world-cup-group-match/): Egypt’s team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.
- [Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/belgiums-doku-welcomes-son-during-world-cup-amid-commentator-controversy/): Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers ‘useless’ at childbirth was stood down from her show.
- [Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/video-shows-deadly-shooting-in-montreal-canada/): A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in Montreal.
- [US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-judge-blocks-trump-administration-subpoena-against-minnesota-officials/): Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.
- [Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/czech-public-media-staff-strike-citing-government-threat-to-independence/): Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.
- [Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/hungarys-pm-launches-drive-to-free-country-from-orbans-mafia/): The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.
- [15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/15-killed-after-a-fire-ignited-in-a-coaching-centre-in-lucknow-india/): 15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India.
- [Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/why-has-keir-starmer-resigned-as-uk-prime-minister/): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office.
- [Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/palestinian-children-unprotected-as-ngos-forced-out-of-gaza-and-west-bank/): Israel is pushing humanitarian groups and rights defenders to scale down operations in occupied Palestinian territories.
- [Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/fire-at-animation-studio-in-indias-lucknow-kills-at-least-14/): The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.
- [‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/another-day-another-leader-britons-react-to-keir-starmers-exit/): Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer’s resignation.
- [Canadian police officer, suspect among 3 dead in Montreal shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/canadian-police-officer-suspect-among-3-dead-in-montreal-shooting/): Few details available after law enforcement say suspected attacker ‘neutralised’ in Quebec city.
- [Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/lionel-messi-scores-brace-as-argentina-beat-austria-2-0-at-world-cup-2026/): Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
- [Lebanon discusses ‘deconfliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/lebanon-discusses-deconfliction-mechanism-ahead-of-israel-talks/): Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.
- [Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/messi-breaks-world-cups-all-time-scoring-record-with-17th-goal-vs-austria/): Lionel Messi is tournament’s all-time and current edition’s leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.
- [A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/a-leftward-lurch-what-to-know-about-the-democratic-primaries-in-new-york/): Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.
- [US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/us-raises-concern-as-rsf-forces-encircle-sudanese-city-of-el-obeid/): US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential ‘mass atrocities’ as paramilitary surrounds city.
- [Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/thousands-of-kites-soar-over-denmark-at-annual-beach-festival/): Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.
- [Marco Rubio heads to Middle East to address Iran MoU, Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/marco-rubio-heads-to-middle-east-to-address-iran-mou-hormuz/): Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain for talks on Iran and Hormuz priorities from June 23 to June 25.
- [South African police tighten security as anti-migrant deadline approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/south-african-police-tighten-security-as-anti-migrant-deadline-approaches/): Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .
- [Will a US-Iran deal transform the Iranian economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/will-a-us-iran-deal-transform-the-iranian-economy/): A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran’s economic future.
- [Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/kenyan-court-finds-minister-in-contempt-over-us-ebola-site/): Health Minister Duale disobeyed an order to halt construction at the proposed facility for infected US nationals, court says.
- [Qatar’s PM tells Al Jazeera progress made in US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/qatars-pm-tells-al-jazeera-progress-made-in-us-iran-talks/): Qatar’s PM said US-Iran talks in Switzerland laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israeli attacks surge despite ceasefire efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/lebanon-latest-israeli-attacks-surge-despite-ceasefire-efforts/): Israeli attacks intensify across southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- [Canada’s inflation hits 29-month high amid heightened oil prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/canadas-inflation-hits-29-month-high-amid-heightened-oil-prices/): Petrol prices lead the surge with a 33.2 percent price increase on an annual basis.
- [What the World Cup looks like from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/what-the-world-cup-looks-like-from-gaza/): Gaza’s footballers train on broken pitches with no shoes. Why has FIFA’s rebuilding plan gone nowhere?
- [Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/22/former-us-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-age-100/): Greenspan presided over economic turbulence, including crises and booms, during his 18-year tenure as Fed chairman.
- [Vinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/vinicius-nets-twice-and-neymar-returns-as-brazil-ease-by-scotland/): Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius Jr scored first two goals and Neymar returned to seal top spot in World Cup group.
- [Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/buildings-collapse-in-venezuelan-capital-after-powerful-earthquakes-hit/): Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.
- [Morocco come back after historic Haiti goals to reach World Cup last 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/morocco-come-back-after-historic-haiti-goals-to-reach-world-cup-last-32/): Despite bowing out without a point in first World Cup since 1974, Haiti twice led against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.
- [Venezuela earthquakes live: Two powerful quakes shake S American country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-earthquakes-live-two-powerful-quakes-shake-s-american-country/): A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela, followed by a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake near the city of Morón.
- [Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/olympic-athletes-to-get-cash-grants-from-new-100m-fund-created-by-ioc/): Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.
- [Trump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/trump-slams-nato-over-lax-participation-in-iran-war-in-talk-with-mark-rutte/): NATO chief Mark Rutte points to use of US bases in Europe as he stresses support for US war on Iran.
- [Iran war live: US vows to defend Gulf interests; Israel kills 2 in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iran-war-live-us-vows-to-defend-gulf-interests-israel-kills-2-in-lebanon/): Rubio promises to protect Gulf interests in talks with Iran as Israel’s vows not to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
- [Ronaldinho makes surprise return to football at 46](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ronaldinho-makes-surprise-return-to-football-at-46/): Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian club Ravenna FC.
- [European heatwave, scorching weather triggers UK ‘red’ warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/european-heatwave-scorching-weather-triggers-uk-red-warning/): Britain is facing its hottest June weather on record as a blistering heatwave spreads across Europe.
- [Trump White House requests $87.6bn in spending, including for Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/trump-white-house-requests-87-6bn-in-spending-including-for-iran-war/): The request is likely to face an uphill battle in Congress, which voted a day earlier to rein in Trump’s war powers.
- [Scotland fans take over Miami ahead of Brazil World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/scotland-fans-take-over-miami-ahead-of-brazil-world-cup-clash/): Scotland fans have gathered in their thousands ahead of a blockbuster World Cup clash with Brazil.
- [Katz: Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon even if US demands it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/katz-israel-will-not-withdraw-from-lebanon-even-if-us-demands-it/): Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will maintain its presence in Lebanon even if US demands withdrawal.
- [Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/qatars-madibo-banned-for-5-games-after-breaking-leg-of-canadas-kone/): Madibo’s tackle on Kone in the team’s Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.
- [Bosnia win 3-2, knock out Qatar to keep alive hopes of World Cup round of 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/bosnia-win-3-2-knock-out-qatar-to-keep-alive-hopes-of-world-cup-round-of-32/): Bosnia are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to the last 32.
- [US public health agency concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/us-public-health-agency-concludes-hantavirus-response-as-outbreak-eases/): The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the end of the monitoring period for the virus.
- [Zimbabwe’s Senate approves amendment extending presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/zimbabwes-senate-approves-amendment-extending-presidential-term/): Constitutional amendment will keep President Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and allow parliament to elect the president.
- [Family sues Tesla for wrongful death in Autopilot crash in Texas, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/family-sues-tesla-for-wrongful-death-in-autopilot-crash-in-texas-us/): Lawsuit claims Tesla’s Autopilot shortcomings led to fatal crash; family seeks $1m in damages and punitive measures.
- [Palestinian activist faints after his release from Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/palestinian-activist-faints-after-his-release-from-israeli-prison/): Palestinian activist Abdullah Shatat collapsed moments after his release from an Israeli jail.
- [Mehdi Taremi, assistant coach, held up at airport by US officials, Iran says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/mehdi-taremi-assistant-coach-held-up-at-airport-by-us-officials-iran-says/): Iranian team’s trip to Seattle was delayed by 25 minutes as Taremi and Alhoei were held up for an undisclosed reason.
- [Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/why-does-israel-want-to-be-less-dependent-on-us-weapons/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Israel to pursue ‘armaments independence’.
- [Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/wins-by-mamdani-backed-candidates-deal-blow-to-pro-israel-camp-in-us/): Palestinian rights advocates hail ‘political earthquake’ in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.
- [UN nuclear chief says Iran inspections will happen, Tehran says after deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/un-nuclear-chief-says-iran-inspections-will-happen-tehran-says-after-deal/): Head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, said the MoU stated ‘explicitly’ that the agency would supervise inspections in Iran.
- [De la Espriella pledges to restore Colombia’s relations with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/de-la-espriella-pledges-to-restore-colombias-relations-with-israel/): The far-right president-elect has pledged to rebuild ties with Israel and the US following tensions under Gustavo Petro.
- [Rubio: US ‘completely aligned’ with Gulf allies on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/rubio-us-completely-aligned-with-gulf-allies-on-iran/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will be “completely aligned” with Gulf allies in Iran peace talks.
- [Dutch PM unveils Moluccan monument marking dark colonial chapter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/dutch-pm-unveils-moluccan-monument-marking-dark-colonial-chapter/): Dutch PM Rob Jetten unveiled a Moluccan memorial commemorating decades of mistreatment endured by the Moluccan community
- [What to know about the Israeli-developed chip in Apple’s iPhone 17e](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/what-to-know-about-the-israeli-developed-chip-in-apples-iphone-17e/): There’s more to the iPhone 17e than meets the eye. Like an advanced silicon chip that is said to be developed in Israel.
- [Scotland vs Brazil LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/scotland-vs-brazil-live-world-cup-2026/): Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.
- [Palestinian boy amongst dead in Israeli strike on displaced tent in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/palestinian-boy-amongst-dead-in-israeli-strike-on-displaced-tent-in-gaza/): An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.
- [Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ivan-cepeda-concedes-defeat-in-colombia-election-sealing-right-wing-win/): Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.
- [Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/our-life-stops-west-bank-childhood-shattered-by-israeli-military-raids/): A new UN report documents killings, detentions and lasting psychological harm to Palestinian children.
- [Israeli attacks kill 2 in southern Lebanon despite ongoing Washington talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/israeli-attacks-kill-2-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ongoing-washington-talks/): Israeli defence minister says troops won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon as attacks slow but do not stop.
- [Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/greta-thunberg-pleads-not-guilty-in-trespassing-case-over-2024-pro-palestin/): Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestine protest
- [Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/has-the-worst-of-the-hormuz-crisis-passed/): Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.
- [ABC ‘fighting back’, urging US public to defend stations amid FCC scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/abc-fighting-back-urging-us-public-to-defend-stations-amid-fcc-scrutiny/): Donald Trump has intensified criticism of ABC, alleging bias and threatening lawsuits over network’s recent coverage.
- [Amid Israeli incursions, this mother demands the return of her son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/amid-israeli-incursions-this-mother-demands-the-return-of-her-son/): Many Lebanese civilians have gone missing amid continuous Israeli incursions in the south.
- [How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/how-colombias-traditional-midwives-serve-as-lifelines-to-rural-communities/): Parts of Colombia are isolated, with no hospitals nearby. Experts say midwives can help bridge the healthcare gap.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-and-occupied-west-bank-kill-two-including-child/): Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.
- [What The Elephant Knows | Ep 7 – Sri Lanka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/what-the-elephant-knows-ep-7-sri-lanka/): In rural Sri Lanka, families face deadly human-elephant conflict while seeking a fragile path to co-existence.
- [Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/rubio-says-iran-cannot-charge-tolls-in-hormuz-what-we-know/): Tehran says the strait ‘will never return’ to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
- [Why Accra slavery reparatory justice meeting matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/why-accra-slavery-reparatory-justice-meeting-matters/): From apology to action: the renewed push for slavery reparations amid questions over delivery.
- [Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/rubio-tries-to-reassure-gulf-allies-on-us-iran-deal-details/): Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies’ security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- [World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top third-round matches to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-2026-full-group-schedule-and-top-third-round-matches-to-watch/): Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best third-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
- [Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/iranians-cautiously-optimistic-about-thorny-deal-with-us/): Iran is watching closely as months of complex negotiations lie ahead amid internal political disputes.
- [What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/what-does-pakistan-stand-to-gain-from-helping-broker-the-us-iran-deal/): Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.
- [Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/deaths-disruptions-across-europe-what-you-should-know-about-the-heatwave/): Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe’s heatwaves more frequent and more intense.
- [When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/when-paris-is-hotter-than-mecca-how-europes-heatwave-compares-globally/): Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.
- [Brazil vs Scotland World Cup 2026: Preview, prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/brazil-vs-scotland-world-cup-2026-preview-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Neymar could make his first appearance at this World Cup as Scotland aim to escape the group stage for the first time.
- [North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/north-korea-commissions-warship-as-kim-eyes-nuclear-navy/): Kim Jong Un vows to equip North Korea’s navy with nuclear weapons, signaling a strategic shift in military capabilities.
- [US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution: What that means for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/us-senate-approves-iran-war-powers-resolution-what-that-means-for-trump/): Four Republicans cross party lines to vote in favour of the measure.
- [Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/mamdani-backed-candidates-defeat-pro-israel-lawmakers-in-primaries/): Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups
- [World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland contest best ever Golden Boot race?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-2026-messi-mbappe-haaland-contest-best-ever-golden-boot-race/): Lionel Messi leads the way with five goals with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland second with four goals each.
- [Ukraine attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea trigger power cuts in Sevastopol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ukraine-attacks-on-russian-occupied-crimea-trigger-power-cuts-in-sevastopol/): The largest city on the Russia-controlled peninsula has been left without power after an attack on energy facilities.
- [How to stay cool and treat heatstroke during a heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/how-to-stay-cool-and-treat-heatstroke-during-a-heatwave/): Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).
- [France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/france-confirms-first-ebola-case-in-doctor-returning-from-dr-congo/): The patient is in isolation, following strict biosafety protocols to prevent risk of spread in France.
- [Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests – how did they begin?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/kenya-braces-for-return-of-gen-z-protests-how-did-they-begin/): Two years since Gen Z protests rocked President Ruto’s government, thousands gear up to take to the streets again.
- [South Africa’s crises will not be solved by blaming migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/south-africas-crises-will-not-be-solved-by-blaming-migrants/): The solution is real socio-economic change in the country, and the labour movement is best positioned to push for it.
- [World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the second round of group stage matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/world-cup-2026-key-takeaways-from-the-second-round-of-group-stage-matches/): Here’s a look at the viral moments, on-field controversies, the biggest players, best performances, goals and more.
- [Israeli soldiers ‘celebrate’ inside displaced Lebanese family’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/israeli-soldiers-celebrate-inside-displaced-lebanese-familys-home/): Israeli soldiers ‘celebrate’ inside displaced Lebanese family’s home
- [Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/four-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-released-from-libya-detention/): Global Sumud Flotilla group says six others remain in detention and are expected to be released within 24 hours.
- [Ukraine’s recovery to be deliberated in Poland amid Kyiv-Warsaw spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ukraines-recovery-to-be-deliberated-in-poland-amid-kyiv-warsaw-spat/): Amid a brewing row that tests Poland’s alliance with Ukraine, President Zelenskyy will skip a key conference.
- [Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ukraine-strikes-strategic-russian-bridge-in-crimea/): Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea
- [North Korea commissions largest-ever warship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/north-korea-commissions-largest-ever-warship/): North Korea commissions largest-ever warship
- [Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/power-outage-in-france-as-europe-bakes-in-record-heat/): Italy’s Ministry of Health declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as schools close in UK.
- [Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/mamdani-backed-candidates-sweep-new-york-city-democratic-primaries/): Democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City mayor win key primaries, ousting two sitting congressmen.
- [Iran war day 117: Nuclear inspections dispute as US Senate curbs war powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/iran-war-day-117-nuclear-inspections-dispute-as-us-senate-curbs-war-powers/): Iran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.
- [Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/kenyan-health-minister-orders-halt-of-construction-of-us-ebola-facility/): Kenya’s Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.
- [Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/deadly-heatwave-grips-europe-as-temperatures-soar-across-continent/): A blistering heatwave has swept across Europe triggering the highest-level red heat warnings in Britain and France.
- [Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/diabetes-patients-in-gaza-face-survival-battle-amid-war-shortages/): Insulin and equipment shortages in Gaza pose fatal risks, leading to critical health complications.
- [NBA Draft 2026: Wizards select teen sensation AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 pick](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/nba-draft-2026-wizards-select-teen-sensation-aj-dybantsa-with-no-1-pick/): The 6ft 8in (2.03m) 19-year-old forward was scooped by the Wizards after playing just one season of college basketball.
- [Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/munoz-sends-colombia-into-world-cup-knockouts-with-1-0-win-over-dr-congo/): Daniel Munoz’s 76th-minute goal guided Colombia to a Group K win over DR Congo, sending them to the round of 32.
- [Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/kilts-and-bagpipes-flood-miami-streets-as-scotland-prepare-to-face-brazil/): Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups/): Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
- [Ghana celebrates after holding nervous England to 0-0 draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ghana-celebrates-after-holding-nervous-england-to-0-0-draw/): Ghanaians took to the streets in celebration after the Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
- [Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/disinfectant-brand-apologises-after-toxic-men-advert-backfires-in-china/): Dettol has apologised after an advert in China intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.
- [Prada plays a part in designing NASA’s lunar mission spacesuits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/prada-plays-a-part-in-designing-nasas-lunar-mission-spacesuits/): NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits made with more safety features and mobility.
- [Trump claims US recouped Venezuela war costs 28 times over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/trump-claims-us-recouped-venezuela-war-costs-28-times-over/): US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.
- [China takes US crown on ranking of world’s fastest supercomputers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/china-takes-us-crown-on-ranking-of-worlds-fastest-supercomputers/): China’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list.
- [England’s Spence appears to refuse handshake with booed Ghana player Partey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/englands-spence-appears-to-refuse-handshake-with-booed-ghana-player-partey/): Social media footage shows Djed Spence appearing to decline a handshake with Partey during pre-match introductions.
- [US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/us-senate-votes-to-pause-iran-war-in-rare-rebuke-to-trump/): US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
- [Budimir gives Croatia a 1-0 win to eliminate Panama from the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/budimir-gives-croatia-a-1-0-win-to-eliminate-panama-from-the-world-cup/): Croatia are third in Group L, with England and Ghana on four points each, heading into the final round of matches.
- [Syrians reject Trump’s call for Syria to combat Hezbollah in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/syrians-reject-trumps-call-for-syria-to-combat-hezbollah-in-lebanon/): Residents in Damascus rejected US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- [Iran war live: Trump, Tehran at odds over nuclear inspections, Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/iran-war-live-trump-tehran-at-odds-over-nuclear-inspections-hormuz/): US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
- [Protesters sentenced to decades in US prison over alleged antifa ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/protesters-sentenced-to-decades-in-us-prison-over-alleged-antifa-ties/): Civil liberties advocates have expressed alarm over the case involving a protest outside Prairieland Detention Center.
- [Ronaldo late to World Cup party but still able to steal the show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-late-to-world-cup-party-but-still-able-to-steal-the-show/): Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo’s rivalry with the likes of Messi drives both players to stay at their best.
- [UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/24/un-begins-evacuation-of-11000-sailors-stranded-in-strait-of-hormuz/): The UN’s maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [England held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/england-held-by-ghana-at-world-cup-as-pair-close-on-last-32-passage/): England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L, despite a late barrage by the English.
- [Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/israels-deliberate-targeting-of-palestinian-children/): New UN report documents the toll of Israel’s war on Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank on Palestinian children.
- [US Supreme Court says Rastafarian man shaved by prison guards can’t sue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-supreme-court-says-rastafarian-man-shaved-by-prison-guards-cant-sue/): The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.
- [Massive fire rips through Indonesia sandal factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/massive-fire-rips-through-indonesia-sandal-factory/): A massive fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area.
- [Trump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/trump-allies-reassure-israelis-amid-tensions-on-us-iran-deal/): Trump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal
- [Paraguay’s Almiron suspended for one game after red card for covering mouth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/paraguays-almiron-suspended-for-one-game-after-red-card-for-covering-mouth/): FIFA also stripped journalist Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials after he criticised Almiron’s red card on air.
- [UN: Israel committed genocide by targeting Gaza children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/un-israel-committed-genocide-by-targeting-gaza-children/): Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, resulting in genocide.
- [Donald Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/donald-trump-to-attend-world-cup-final-present-trophy-infantino/): FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be ‘enjoying the final’ with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.
- [Rubio begins Gulf visit in the UAE to advance US-Iran peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/rubio-begins-gulf-visit-in-the-uae-to-advance-us-iran-peace-deal/): Arriving in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour, Rubio is seeking to advance the US-Iran deal with regional partners.
- [India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/india-prepares-contingency-plans-due-to-weak-monsoon-season/): Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India’s crops.
- [Trump disputes Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspectors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/trump-disputes-irans-rejection-of-nuclear-inspectors/): President Trump pushed back on Iran’s foreign ministry claim that there are no plans to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors.
- [Alibaba sues US military over labelling it a ‘Chinese military company’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/alibaba-sues-us-military-over-labelling-it-a-chinese-military-company/): E-commerce giant says that claims of affiliation with Chinese military have ‘no basis in fact or law’.
- [UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/un-starts-evacuating-11000-stranded-sailors-from-strait-of-hormuz/): Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.
- [Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/ronaldo-scores-twice-as-portugal-thrash-uzbekistan-5-0-at-world-cup-2026/): Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.
- [US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/23/us-says-iran-can-stay-for-two-days-before-egypt-world-cup-game/): Iran’s team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.
- [Who has profited most from the war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/who-has-profited-most-from-the-war-on-iran/): Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.
- [IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/iaea-demands-verification-of-iran-nuclear-ambitions-amid-statement-war/): Watchdog’s call for ‘strong system’ comes as US and Iran issue conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations.
- [‘London cooking’: Why can’t the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/london-cooking-why-cant-the-uk-cope-with-the-heat-when-will-it-adapt/): A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
- [World aids rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/world-aids-rescue-effort-as-venezuela-quake-death-toll-hits-235/): Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
- [Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/driver-plows-through-mexico-world-cup-crowd/): Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd
- [North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/north-korea-conducts-major-weapons-tests-south-training-drone-warriors/): Kim Jong Un demands a ‘deadly and destructive offensive posture’ as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
- [‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/affordability-crisis-how-the-western-housing-crisis-spiralled/): Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?
- [Iran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/iran-war-day-119-israel-hits-lebanon-as-iaea-says-it-will-return-to-iran/): Israeli and Lebanese delegations will continue their talks on Friday.
- [World Cup 2026: Turkiye beat US 3-2 with stoppage-time goal in dead rubber](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/world-cup-2026-turkiye-beat-us-3-2-with-stoppage-time-goal-in-dead-rubber/): Kaan Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time as Turkiye handed the US their first defeat of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [US ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/us-ends-deportation-protections-tps-for-haitians-and-syrians/): The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
- [Satellite images show Venezuela’s La Guaira before and after twin quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/satellite-images-show-venezuelas-la-guaira-before-and-after-twin-quakes/): Satellite images compare Venezuela’s coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
- [Egypt coach offers support for Iranian team before crucial World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/egypt-coach-offers-support-for-iranian-team-before-crucial-world-cup-match/): Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA’s ‘respect and fair play’ rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle.
- [Australia reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Paraguay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/australia-reach-2026-world-cup-knockouts-after-0-0-draw-with-paraguay/): The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
- [Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/apple-microsoft-hike-prices-over-surging-chip-costs/): Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.
- [Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/oil-prices-climb-after-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-halts-evacuation-plan/): Brent crude rises after cargo ship comes under attack in key waterway.
- [Forever wars: Israel’s cycle of conflict shows no finish line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/forever-wars-israels-cycle-of-conflict-shows-no-finish-line/): Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel’s wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
- [Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/japan-draw-1-1-with-sweden-at-world-cup-to-finish-second-in-group-f/): Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
- [Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/ivory-coast-coach-fae-saddened-by-schweinsteigers-african-football-jab/): Former German player’s comments that ‘African football’ is ‘a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild’ sparked controversy.
- [Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/hundreds-trapped-beneath-buildings-a-day-after-venezuelas-twin-earthquakes/): Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
- [Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/netherlands-beat-tunisia-3-1-enter-world-cup-knockouts-as-group-winners/): Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
- [Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/marina-mabrey-ties-wnba-scoring-record-with-53-points-tempo-rout-sparks/): Toronto’s Mabrey matches A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league’s scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
- [Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/shia-pilgrims-gather-in-iraqs-holy-city-of-karbala-to-mark-ashura/): Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura
- [Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/who-will-control-africas-ai-infrastructure-and-at-what-cost/): Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
- [France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/france-seizes-fifth-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-linked-to-ukraine-war/): France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to funding Ukraine war.
- [Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/iran-war-live-israel-attacks-lebanon-as-netanyahu-says-troops-to-stay/): Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon ‘as long as necessary’, despite US-Iran deal.
- [Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/plan-intl-mental-health-impact-of-venezuelan-quakes-can-last-for-years/): Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela’s earthquake response.
- [UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/un-venezuela-earthquakes-will-deepen-already-severe-humanitarian-crisis/): The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
- [WNBA: Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark’s throat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/wnba-alyssa-thomas-suspended-one-game-for-fist-into-cailtin-clarks-throat/): Both players were on the floor when Thomas pushed her fist into Clark’s throat before getting up and stepping over her.
- [Venezuela earthquakes live: At least 188 dead as rescue efforts intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-earthquakes-live-at-least-188-dead-as-rescue-efforts-intensify/): Venezuelans battle to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes.
- [Ecuador edge Germany 2-1 to squeeze into World Cup last 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/ecuador-edge-germany-2-1-to-squeeze-into-world-cup-last-32/): Germany finish top of Group E, with Ivory Coast second and Ecuador will have a chance of qualifying on third place.
- [Pepe’s brace sends Ivory Coast to first knockouts as Curacao exit World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/pepes-brace-sends-ivory-coast-to-first-knockouts-as-curacao-exit-world-cup/): The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas.
- [India defeat Bangladesh to maintain Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/india-defeat-bangladesh-to-maintain-womens-t20-world-cup-semifinal-bid/): Shafali Verma’s half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.
- [Dutch fans party in Kansas City ahead of World Cup clash with Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/dutch-fans-party-in-kansas-city-ahead-of-world-cup-clash-with-tunisia/): Netherlands supporters got the party going in Kansas City, US ahead of their final group stage game against Tunisia.
- [Venezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-quake-leaves-la-guaira-in-almost-total-devastation/): La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.
- [UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/un-agency-pauses-hormuz-ship-evacuation-initiative-after-vessel-attacked/): Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.
- [Economic losses mount as Venezuela earthquake death toll grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/economic-losses-mount-as-venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-grows/): Initial forecasts suggest damage could cost as much as 7 percent of the South American nation’s GDP.
- [Venezuela rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-rescue-teams-race-to-find-earthquake-survivors/): Rescue teams raced to find survivors and recover bodies after twin earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday.
- [‘Truly terrifying’: Caracas confronts the aftermath of Venezuela earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/truly-terrifying-caracas-confronts-the-aftermath-of-venezuela-earthquake/): Devastated residents recall the moment when they experienced the twin earthquakes that toppled buildings and killed 188.
- [Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/has-marco-rubios-tour-of-the-gulf-reassured-us-allies/): The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.
- [Kenya’s Kandie gets seven-year ban for doping violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/kenyas-kandie-gets-seven-year-ban-for-doping-violations/): Kibiwott Kandie initially faced an eight-year ban split evenly across two violations, but received a one-year reduction.
- [Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/ashura-ceremonies-intertwine-faith-and-support-for-state-in-iran/): State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.
- [Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/netanyahu-we-will-remain-in-lebanon-syria-and-gaza-as-long-as-required/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
- [Bedouins protest Israel’s home demolition policy in the Negev desert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/bedouins-protest-israels-home-demolition-policy-in-the-negev-desert/): Bedouins protest Israel’s home demolition policy in the Negev desert
- [Kenya arrests more than 350 as people mark anniversary of deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/kenya-arrests-more-than-350-as-people-mark-anniversary-of-deadly-protests/): Demonstrators mark the second anniversary of a 2024 protest where 60 people were killed by security forces.
- [Russia set to return to FIFA competition at inaugural U-15 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/russia-set-to-return-to-fifa-competition-at-inaugural-u-15-world-cup/): FIFA’s inaugural U-15 World Cup in October is opened to all of its member associates, paving way for Russia’s return.
- [‘Concrete breaking off walls’: Survivors describe Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/concrete-breaking-off-walls-survivors-describe-venezuelas-earthquakes/): The Venezuelan government has loosened restrictions on social media as residents search for missing loved ones.
- [Krieg: For Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz is about the spoils of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/krieg-for-iran-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-about-the-spoils-of-war/): Andreas Krieg said Iran possesses sufficient geographic and military leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [How the HPV vaccine changes how we think about cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/how-the-hpv-vaccine-changes-how-we-think-about-cancer/): Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how the HPV vaccine changes the way we think about cancer.
- [Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/pragmatic-choice-israels-war-backfires-as-gulf-backs-us-iran-deal/): A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
- [Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills five, Russian officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/ukrainian-attack-on-crimea-kills-five-russian-officials-say/): Attacks continue on the ground as Moscow expels Romania’s consul general in a tit-for-tat move.
- [US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits in victory for company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/us-supreme-court-scales-back-roundup-cancer-lawsuits-in-victory-for-company/): More than 100,000 plaintiffs had filed cases in US state and federal courts alleging cancer link to weedkiller Roundup.
- [Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/escaping-darfur-mothers-face-starvation-under-trees-in-chad/): Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.
- [US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/us-supreme-court-paves-way-for-government-to-block-asylum-seekers-at-border/): Liberal justices say the ruling ‘circumvents’ US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.
- [Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/israeli-forces-shoot-and-kill-palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank-gaza/): The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.
- [Rubio: Gulf countries don’t support Strait of Hormuz tolls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/rubio-gulf-countries-dont-support-strait-of-hormuz-tolls/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Venezuela struggles to respond to devastating twin earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-struggles-to-respond-to-devastating-twin-earthquakes/): Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes.
- [Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iran-accuses-nato-of-complicity-in-us-war-what-role-did-eu-nations-play/): NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.
- [Lebanon Latest: Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, people return south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/lebanon-latest-peace-talks-between-lebanon-and-israel-people-return-south/): Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride brings you the latest from Beirut as people return to the south of Lebanon.
- [Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/israel-kills-three-in-lebanon-as-rubio-praises-progress-in-washington-talks/): Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports three people killed after an Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh.
- [Norway vs France at World Cup 2026: Mbappe vs Haaland, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/norway-vs-france-at-world-cup-2026-mbappe-vs-haaland-team-news-lineups/): Norway and France face off in final Group I match with top spot in the group to be decided in Boston Stadium.
- [Deconfliction and disarmament: Can both be pursued in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/deconfliction-and-disarmament-can-both-be-pursued-in-lebanon/): New deconfliction mechanism seeks to prevent return to all-out war in Lebanon and in the region.
- [UK’s hottest June: ‘The population should have been prepared for this’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/uks-hottest-june-the-population-should-have-been-prepared-for-this/): Schools are closing, public transport is slowing and cooling items are flying off shelves as Britons swelter.
- [Iran negotiator Ghalibaf rejects claim unfrozen funds will buy US goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iran-negotiator-ghalibaf-rejects-claim-unfrozen-funds-will-buy-us-goods/): The denial contradicts the US administration, which said unfrozen funds will be spent on produce from American farmers.
- [IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/irgc-warns-against-new-hormuz-route-for-ships-what-we-know/): Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.
- [‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/we-did-regain-control-the-brexit-voters-with-no-regrets-10-years-on/): The UK may have squandered the freedoms it won, but leaving the EU was the right decision, say pro-Brexit Britons.
- [Venezuela quakes: How will sanctions impact aid operations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-quakes-how-will-sanctions-impact-aid-operations/): Financial sanctions are known to limit the flow of aid, but political influence is also a concern amid the devastation.
- [For Haitians in the US, the pride and joy of the World Cup comes with fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/for-haitians-in-the-us-the-pride-and-joy-of-the-world-cup-comes-with-fear/): Haiti have come and gone at World Cup 2026, but the experience was about more than just football for its supporters.
- [Iran, Israel and the Bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iran-israel-and-the-bomb/): How a decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran’s nuclear programme erupted into the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [Why Britain devours its prime ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/why-britain-devours-its-prime-ministers/): Weak leaders are only part of the story. Restless MPs and volatile voters have made Downing Street harder to survive.
- [US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/us-push-for-unified-libyan-government-tests-tripoli-factions/): A US-backed initiative aiming to unify Libya’s divided institutions tests political loyalties in the country’s west.
- [As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/as-ukraine-seizes-first-chance-to-win-war-horrors-come-home-to-russia/): President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic ‘oil rains’ fall.
- [Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/europe-faces-another-day-of-extreme-heat-after-more-temperature-records-set/): France under extreme heat alert as 63 million endure 30+C temperatures, with widespread power outages in Brittany.
- [Rubio tells Gulf allies that Iran deal will ensure their security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/rubio-tells-gulf-allies-that-iran-deal-will-ensure-their-security/): Rubio’s Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
- [How minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz works: A visual guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/how-minesweeping-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-works-a-visual-guide/): Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-during-raid-on-his-home/): Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid on his home
- [US says Iran will buy its goods: What could US-Iran trade look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/us-says-iran-will-buy-its-goods-what-could-us-iran-trade-look-like/): Before the 1979 revolution in Iran, Washington and Tehran had close trade ties. Could a peace deal revive them?
- [Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/oil-prices-back-to-pre-war-levels-on-rising-middle-east-supply/): The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.
- [Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/magnitude-6-9-earthquake-strikes-northern-japan/): Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
- [Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iran-warns-against-hormuz-crossings-without-authorisation/): An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Revolutionary Guards.
- [World reacts as devastating Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/world-reacts-as-devastating-venezuela-earthquakes-kill-at-least-32/): Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 and leave widespread devastation.
- [In pictures: Aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/in-pictures-aftermath-of-twin-earthquakes-in-venezuela/): Communities in northern Venezuela struggle after deadly quakes as rescuers race against time to find survivors.
- [In New York’s Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/in-new-yorks-astoria-neighbourhood-arab-nations-unite-in-world-cup-joy/): Historic World Cup match wins for Egypt, Morocco and Algeria bring together fans from the Middle Eastern diaspora.
- [‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/we-hugged-each-other-and-ran-venezuelans-recount-earthquake-horror/): Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
- [ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/icc-judges-sue-trump-over-sanctions-call-measures-unlawful/): Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
- [South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/south-africa-celebrates-reaching-world-cup-knockout-stage-for-first-time/): South Africa’s team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
- [South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/south-africa-fans-hail-historic-world-cup-knockout-entry-after-korea-win/): The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
- [Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/kenya-passes-controversial-bill-two-years-after-deadly-gen-z-protests/): Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
- [Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/ethiopia-is-not-being-dragged-into-war/): A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.
- [Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/trump-says-uks-likely-next-leader-andy-burnham-is-extremely-liberal/): Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’.
- [Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/three-sisters-with-combined-age-of-316-discuss-the-secrets-to-life/): Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters.
- [Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-grapples-with-deadly-twin-quakes-over-700-injured-so-far/): Caracas airport closed, metro suspended, and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
- [Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/venezuela-rocked-by-7-5-7-2-earthquakes-what-happened-and-what-we-know/): Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.
- [South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/south-africa-stun-south-korea-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts-for-the-first-time/): Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
- [Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/migrants-left-to-endure-deadly-paris-heat-with-little-shelter-or-aid/): Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe.
- [Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/iranians-mark-first-ashura-since-khameneis-killing-in-the-us-iran-war/): Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
- [Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/mexico-triumph-3-0-to-eliminate-czechia-and-win-all-three-world-cup-matches/): Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Julian Quinones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st.
- [Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/thousands-feared-dead-as-twin-earthquakes-cause-devastation-across-venezuel/): Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
- [Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/russian-opposition-leader-jailed-over-anti-war-social-media-posts/): Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts.
- [Rutte attempts to ease Trump-NATO rift over Iran ahead of annual summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/rutte-attempts-to-ease-trump-nato-rift-over-iran-ahead-of-annual-summit/): NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month’s NATO summit.
- [Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/25/two-years-on-kenyan-families-still-seek-justice-after-gen-z-protests/): Families of those killed and missing say investigations have stalled as accountability remains out of reach.
- [How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/how-is-framework-agreement-with-lebanon-viewed-in-israel/): Israel, Lebanon and US have signed deal aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, but group rejects it.
- [Australia to double fines on Big Tech as children bypass social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/australia-to-double-fines-on-big-tech-as-children-bypass-social-media-ban/): Canberra says tech platforms are still letting too many children bypass its under-16 social media ban.
- [Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/lebanon-divided-over-framework-agreement-signed-in-washington/): Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington
- [Explosion and gunfire reported in Pakistan’s Karachi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/explosion-and-gunfire-reported-in-pakistans-karachi/): Local sources say incident took place at gate leading to the offices of paramilitary force known as the Rangers.
- [Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/tropical-storm-mekkhala-leaves-taiwan-underwater/): Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.
- [Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as Israeli attacks hit south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/hezbollah-rejects-israel-lebanon-agreement-as-israeli-attacks-hit-south/): Hezbollah supporters and many others in Lebanon view latest agreement with Israel as a ‘surrender of sovereignty’.
- [Bosnia: The lilies and dragons of the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/bosnia-the-lilies-and-dragons-of-the-world-cup/): Football is bringing out in our nation what the corrupt elite would not like to see.
- [Israeli drone attack kills young girl in Gaza safe zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/israeli-drone-attack-kills-young-girl-in-gaza-safe-zone/): Israeli drones struck tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians and wounding several others.
- [Cape Verde break record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/cape-verde-break-record-as-smallest-nation-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/): Cape Verde set sights on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in last 32 as dream run continues at 2026 edition of FIFA’s showpiece.
- [Toxic Bielsa leaves ‘nothing good’ behind as Uruguay suffer World Cup shock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/toxic-bielsa-leaves-nothing-good-behind-as-uruguay-suffer-world-cup-shock/): Uruguay’s outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a ‘toxic perfectionist’.
- [Bodycam shows driver offering armed police a lift mid-chase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/bodycam-shows-driver-offering-armed-police-a-lift-mid-chase/): Bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK.
- [Sabalenka defends Wimbledon prize protest, says it’s for struggling players](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/sabalenka-defends-wimbledon-prize-protest-says-its-for-struggling-players/): The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.
- [With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/with-water-cuts-looming-in-arizona-in-us-locals-fight-data-centres/): Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
- [‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/pick-up-the-phone-irgc-appears-to-rebuff-us-strait-of-hormuz-hotline/): Iran’s IRGC appears to have rejected US claims of a military hotline will operate between the two countries.
- [Venezuela leader jeered as rescue efforts hampered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/venezuela-leader-jeered-as-rescue-efforts-hampered/): Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez has been jeered by residents devastated by the earthquakes.
- [Ronaldo, Portugal play Colombia in World Cup: Prediction, kickoff, schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/ronaldo-portugal-play-colombia-in-world-cup-prediction-kickoff-schedule/): Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Luis Diaz’s Colombia clash in Miami, with both sides vying for the top spot in Group K.
- [No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/no-school-living-in-a-tent-but-its-exam-time-in-gaza/): Dana Shabat, 18, has to walk an hour every day to go to a cafe to take her high school exams in the Gaza Strip.
- [Exclusive: Infiltrating Myanmar’s scam syndicates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/exclusive-infiltrating-myanmars-scam-syndicates/): 101 East goes undercover to expose the playbook of Myanmar’s notorious scam industry.
- [Childhood interrupted: Family awaits justice 8 years after baby was raped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/childhood-interrupted-family-awaits-justice-8-years-after-baby-was-raped/): A Delhi family is trapped between a stalled legal system, fraught family ties, and the struggle to protect their child.
- [Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/three-killed-as-ukraine-and-russia-trade-attacks-overnight/): Moscow’s attacks are reported to have killed two, while Kyiv’s attacks on Russia killed one.
- [Joy, disappointment, protests: A view from Egypt-Iran World Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/joy-disappointment-protests-a-view-from-egypt-iran-world-cup-tie/): Egyptians hail historic qualification as Iranians voice appreciation to Team Melli who may still make it to next round.
- [US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/us-iran-trade-strikes-what-to-know-will-it-unravel-the-mou/): As the latest confrontations are aimed at control of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say the deal is at risk of collapse.
- [Could Israel’s coming election see an end to Netanyahu’s political career?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/could-israels-coming-election-see-an-end-to-netanyahus-political-career/): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal and US pressure ahead of crucial elections.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Saturday schedule, Round of 32 standings, predictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/fifa-world-cup-2026-saturday-schedule-round-of-32-standings-predictions/): Six World Cup games, knockout places on the line, Cape Verde make history and Iran wait for a place in the Round of 32.
- [Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/germany-braces-for-record-breaking-temperatures-as-heatwave-moves-east/): Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
- [Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/thai-police-arrest-australian-over-killing-of-teenager-found-in-suitcase/): Suspect was stopped at Bangkok’s main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
- [Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/venezuelans-dig-for-earthquake-survivors-as-72-hour-rescue-window-nears-end/): At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two quakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
- [Iran and US trade blame for attacks, threatening fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/iran-and-us-trade-blame-for-attacks-threatening-fragile-ceasefire/): Vance warned ‘violence will be met with violence’ while the IRGC says future responses to aggression will be ‘broader’.
- [Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/belgium-reach-world-cup-knockouts-as-new-zealand-exit-tournament/): A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.
- [Who profits from Africa’s gold?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/who-profits-from-africas-gold/): African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
- [Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/iran-war-day-120-tehran-condemns-us-strikes-says-it-violates-mou/): US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
- [Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged ringleader of Minnesota fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/somali-intelligence-helps-us-arrest-alleged-ringleader-of-minnesota-fraud/): US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a key suspect in US fraud case.
- [Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/fishermen-capture-the-moment-earthquake-hits-venezuelan-coast/): Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
- [Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/iran-wait-on-world-cup-progress-after-late-goal-disallowed-in-egypt-draw/): Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
- [Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/which-teams-are-in-the-world-cup-round-of-32-and-whats-the-schedule/): Cape Verde’s stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
- [US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/us-strikes-on-iran-test-fragile-ceasefire/): The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.
- [Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/cape-verde-becomes-tiniest-nation-to-make-world-cup-knockouts/): Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
- [Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/spain-beat-uruguay-1-0-to-clinch-world-cup-group-h-top-spot/): Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera’s error sends two-time champions home.
- [Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/rescue-efforts-turn-to-recovery-as-aftershocks-shake-venezuela/): Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
- [Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer’s lies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/newly-released-video-exposes-henry-nowak-killers-lies/): Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
- [Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/cape-verde-qualify-for-world-cup-round-of-32-set-up-date-with-argentina/): Cape Verde’s third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
- [Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/trump-justifies-strikes-on-iran-amid-ceasefire/): The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Venezuela shaken by magnitude 4.9 tremor days after major earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/venezuela-shaken-by-magnitude-4-9-tremor-days-after-major-earthquakes/): The country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.
- [US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/us-judge-holds-prosecutor-in-contempt-in-charlie-kirk-murder-case/): Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.
- [Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/paris-diamond-league-to-go-ahead-with-safety-measures-amid-heatwave/): Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled.
- [Iran war live: US strikes Iran after attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/iran-war-live-us-strikes-iran-after-attack-on-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s IRGC says it targeted US military in region after Trump administration launched attack on the country.
- [Heavyweight champion Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/heavyweight-champion-usyk-says-vacating-heavyweight-world-title-belts/): Usyk, who had held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, has been the world undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
- [Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/why-did-africa-boycott-the-1966-world-cup/): Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at why Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup.
- [Desperate families search for missing loved ones in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/desperate-families-search-for-missing-loved-ones-in-venezuela/): Families are sharing details about their loved ones online as more than 50,000 people remain missing in Venezuela.
- [What is the framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/what-is-the-framework-agreement-signed-by-israel-and-lebanon/): Deal comes after months of US-brokered direct talks, but Israel continues to occupy Lebanese land.
- [Egypt vs Iran LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/egypt-vs-iran-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live updates, score and commentary stream as Mohamed Salah’s Egypt play Iran in the final group match in Seattle.
- [US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/us-strikes-iran-in-response-to-drone-strike-on-commercial-ship/): The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/burkina-faso-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-former-colonial-ruler-france/): The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having ‘neo-colonial ambitions’.
- [Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/thousands-of-migrants-flee-south-africa-ahead-of-anti-immigrant-protests/): Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests
- [Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/dembele-scores-hat-trick-as-france-beat-norway-4-1-at-world-cup-2026/): Dembele’s ⁠first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway ⁠to finish top of Group I.
- [Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/uruguay-vs-spain-live-world-cup-2026/): All the updates, with team news coverage and our text commentary stream, as Lamine Yamal’s Spain face Uruguay.
- [After progressive US primary wins, Trump takes aim at ‘godless communists’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/after-progressive-us-primary-wins-trump-takes-aim-at-godless-communists/): Trump has repeatedly conflated democratic socialists and communists; no communist are running on the Democratic ticket.
- [Hezbollah will not support Israel-Lebanon framework deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/hezbollah-will-not-support-israel-lebanon-framework-deal/): Al Jazeera brings you the latest from Beirut as the US announces a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
- [Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/mistrial-declared-in-federal-arson-case-related-to-california-wildfires/): New trial set to take place in October after jury fails to reach decision in closely-watched case on Palisades Fire.
- [UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/un-rights-chief-calls-for-probe-into-migrant-deaths-in-us-detention-centres/): Deaths of immigrants held in US detention centres have surged during Donald Trump’s second term.
- [Is the AfD a threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/is-the-afd-a-threat-to-germany-mehdi-hasan-maximilian-krah/): Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with German MP Maximilian Krah on the AfD’s hardline immigration agenda 
- [Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/trump-blames-iran-for-foolish-strike-on-cargo-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested as drone strike off Oman draws stern warning from the US president.
- [Trump threatens tariffs for countries that levy digital tax on US firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/trump-threatens-tariffs-for-countries-that-levy-digital-tax-on-us-firms/): The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.
- [How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/how-much-disaster-aid-will-the-us-provide-to-venezuela/): Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.
- [Israeli attack on car in central Gaza kills three Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/israeli-attack-on-car-in-central-gaza-kills-three-palestinians/): Palestinian Interior Ministry says those killed in attack on Maghazi refugee camp were police officers.
- [US announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/us-announces-framework-agreement-between-israel-and-lebanon/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the deal after talks unfolded in Washington, DC.
- [Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/why-did-these-world-cup-ads-strike-a-nerve-in-egypt-2/): A viral World Cup campaign tapped into a familiar conversation among Egyptian football fans, prompting debate.
- [Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/israeli-prosecutors-charge-six-settlers-after-west-bank-mosque-attack/): Israeli attacks on Palestinian villages have increased in the occupied West Bank, even as settlers charged.
- [Rescuers race to find survivors of Venezuelan earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-of-venezuelan-earthquakes/): Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to find earthquake survivors as the critical 72-hour “golden window” nears.
- [Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/advocates-warn-of-wide-ranging-implications-of-us-supreme-court-tps-ruling/): Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haiti and Syria, threatening family separation say advocates.
- [How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/how-did-colombias-election-split-a-nation-in-two/): Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.
- [DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/dr-congo-files-case-against-rwanda-at-icj-over-decades-of-alleged-abuses/): Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.
- [New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/new-york-city-freezes-rents-for-one-million-regulated-apartments/): New York City’s rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani
- [Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/nine-people-killed-in-building-collapse-in-lagos-nigeria/): Twenty seven people were rescued with injuries of varying severity; governor orders safety checks on surrounding area.
- [Norway vs France LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/norway-vs-france-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow live updates from the blockbuster clash in Group I – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/why-did-these-world-cup-ads-strike-a-nerve-in-egypt/): Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
- [Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/hezbollah-israel-must-unconditionally-leave-lebanon/): Hezbollah says Israel has “no option” but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied areas.
- [‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/this-time-the-world-cup-commercials-capturing-egypts-soaring-hopes/): The advertisements play on Egypt’s poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they ring true
- [EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/eu-targets-somalia-with-visa-curbs-as-president-pushes-back-on-returns/): President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees’ identities.
- [South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/south-korean-court-jails-former-first-lady-for-seven-years-in-bribery-case/): Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.
- [Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/iran-slams-the-gcc-and-the-us-for-interventionist-statement-what-we-know/): Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
- [Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/ex-trump-adviser-bolton-pleads-guilty-in-classified-documents-case/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/morocco-jails-29-including-politicians-and-sports-figures-in-drug-trial/): Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in ‘Escobar of the Sahara’ case: up to 12 years for top figures.
- [Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/why-has-the-un-paused-plans-to-evacuate-sailors-from-the-strait-of-hormuz/): A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.
- [Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/thermal-cameras-reveal-intense-heat-for-outdoor-workers-in-europe/): Thermal cameras reveal intense heat for outdoor workers in Europe
- [Hezbollah demands Israel leave Lebanon ‘unconditionally’ as US talks extend](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/hezbollah-demands-israel-leave-lebanon-unconditionally-as-us-talks-extend/): As Lebanon-Israel strive for agreement, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accepts ‘no normalisation’ and ‘no gains for Israel’
- [Aid groups urge swift action to avert ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/aid-groups-urge-swift-action-to-avert-atrocities-in-sudans-el-obeid/): The city is at risk of an ‘imminent ground offensive’ by the RSF paramilitary and its allies, 38 NGOs warn.
- [New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/new-yorks-primaries-signal-a-new-force-in-us-politics/): Progressive, Muslim and Arab American candidates are challenging old limits on debate over Israel and Palestine.
- [Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/iraqs-new-pm-launches-anticorruption-campaign-but-is-it-enough/): Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.
- [New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/new-synthetic-drugs-cocaine-and-meth-booming-warns-un/): A spike in potent synthetic drugs comes as manufacturers respond to geopolitical changes and look to increase profits.
- [The hands behind the beautiful game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/the-hands-behind-the-beautiful-game/): Pakistan’s last hand-stitched football makers keep a fading craft alive as machines reshape the world’s game.
- [Ukraine decimates Russian logistics, bringing chaos to Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/ukraine-decimates-russian-logistics-bringing-chaos-to-crimea/): Kyiv circumvents air defences to target oil supplies, power stations, convoys and bridges, starving Russian front line.
- [Which countries have pledged aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/which-countries-have-pledged-aid-to-venezuela-after-powerful-earthquakes/): Countries in the Americas and beyond are sending aid, medical supplies and paramedics to Venezuela.
- [Can Europe’s historic cities survive a warming climate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/can-europes-historic-cities-survive-a-warming-climate/): Heatwaves are forcing the continent to choose between preserving the past and adapting for the future.
- [Egypt vs Iran at World Cup 2026 – Salah, prediction, lineups, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/egypt-vs-iran-at-world-cup-2026-salah-prediction-lineups-how-to-watch/): Mohamed Salah’s Egypt and Mehdi Taremi’s Iran are both in the hunt for the FIFA World Cup knockouts in Group G.
- [Venezuela earthquakes: What happens in the first 72 hours?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/venezuela-earthquakes-what-happens-in-the-first-72-hours/): Experts say the first three days following a serious quake often determine how many lives can still be saved.
- [Climate change the culprit for Europe’s ‘most severe’ heatwave: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/climate-change-the-culprit-for-europes-most-severe-heatwave-report/): The extreme June temperatures would have been ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, says World Weather Attribution group.
- [FIFA World Cup: Friday schedule, predictions, standings, knockout race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/fifa-world-cup-friday-schedule-predictions-standings-knockout-race/): World Cup knockout places are on the line as Groups G, H and I conclude, with fixtures, predictions, and standings.
- [Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/russia-reports-downing-660-ukrainian-drones-denies-seeking-belarus-war-aid/): The drone attack is one of Kyiv’s biggest of the war, sustaining pressure on Russia as it struggles with fuel shortages.
- [Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/26/baby-pulled-alive-from-rubble-after-venezuela-earthquake/): Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquake
- [Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/russia-ukraine-war-why-has-putin-rejected-limits-on-long-range-strikes/): Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia’s energy sector, proposed the limits.
- [‘Tit-for-tat US-Iran attacks appear to be over’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/tit-for-tat-us-iran-attacks-appear-to-be-over/): Former US Ambassador to Oman Richard Schmierer says recent US-Iran military exchanges appear to have run their course.
- [UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil economic, devolution plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/uks-likely-next-leader-andy-burnham-to-unveil-economic-devolution-plans/): Frontrunner to be next PM expected to announce a 10-year mission to raise living standards.
- [Will Andy Burnham mark a shift in the UK’s Gaza policy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/will-andy-burnham-mark-a-shift-in-the-uks-gaza-policy/): The Labour Party has the chance to review its policy on Israel, but observers say it will opt for continuity.
- [Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/venezuela-rescuers-race-against-the-clock-to-find-more-survivors/): Venezuela rescuers race against the clock to find more survivors.
- [FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 schedule, predictions and latest news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-schedule-predictions-and-latest-news/): World Cup round of 32 continues with Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands in action as Canada celebrates history.
- [China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/china-slaps-export-controls-on-dozens-of-japanese-entities/): China’s Ministry of Commerce says measures are a response to Tokyo’s ‘new militarism’.
- [Brazil plays Japan at World Cup knockouts: Vinicius, prediction and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/brazil-plays-japan-at-world-cup-knockouts-vinicius-prediction-and-lineups/): The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
- [South Korean president, ex-players, fans demand change after World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/south-korean-president-ex-players-fans-demand-change-after-world-cup-exit/): South Korea’s World Cup exit after the group stage prompted the coach to quit, with the president calling for a probe.
- [Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/stealing-from-the-gods-indias-ram-temple-hit-by-corruption-scandal/): The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi’s government.
- [Thousands of Kurds gather in Turkiye to demand release of PKK leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/thousands-of-kurds-gather-in-turkiye-to-demand-release-of-pkk-leader/): Thousands of Kurds in Turkiye rallied to demand the release of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners.
- [Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/skydiving-plane-crash-kills-11-in-northeastern-france/): 11 people were killed when a plane belonging to a parachuting school crashed in Tomblaine, France.
- [Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/oil-prices-rise-as-us-iranian-strikes-threaten-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/): Brent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes imperial return to normality in key waterway.
- [Venezuela’s earthquakes pose first major test for President Delcy Rodriguez](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/venezuelas-earthquakes-pose-first-major-test-for-president-delcy-rodriguez/): The seismic disaster has stirred public anger against government mismanagement under Venezuela’s ruling socialist party.
- [Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/putin-says-ukraine-proposed-halt-to-deep-strikes/): Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes
- [Venezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/venezuelans-angry-government-as-time-runs-out-to-dig-out-survivors/): Venezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors.
- [Australian man charged with murder after Thai girl’s body found in suitcase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/australian-man-charged-with-murder-after-thai-girls-body-found-in-suitcase/): Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase
- [Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/late-goal-gives-canada-first-ever-world-cup-knockout-stage-victory/): Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last ​16 for the first time in their history.
- [‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/if-i-am-to-die-let-it-be-here-malawians-fleeing-unrest-in-south-africa/): A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.
- [Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/who-is-stephen-eustaquio-who-scored-for-canada-against-south-africa/): Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.
- [Father and son pulled out alive four days after Venezuela earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/father-and-son-pulled-out-alive-four-days-after-venezuela-earthquake/): ootage shows search and rescue workers pulling out father and son from under the rubble of a collapsed building.
- [Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/pakistan-says-its-security-forces-killed-29-fighters-along-afghan-border/): Strikes come a day after fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers in Karachi.
- [Praise pours in for ‘true Canadian heroes’ after last-minute World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/praise-pours-in-for-true-canadian-heroes-after-last-minute-world-cup-win/): From the prime minister to sport celebrities and fans on social media, Canadians have revelled in their team’s win.
- [Iran war live: Tehran insists on control of Hormuz amid reports of US talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/iran-war-live-tehran-insists-on-control-of-hormuz-amid-reports-of-us-talks/): Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.
- [Canada score late to beat South Africa and reach last 16 at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/canada-score-late-to-beat-south-africa-and-reach-last-16-at-world-cup-2026/): Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.
- [Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/ireland-upstage-world-champions-india-to-win-t20-series-at-home/): Ireland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi.
- [Heightened emotions in Iran after Team Melli knocked out of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/heightened-emotions-in-iran-after-team-melli-knocked-out-of-world-cup/): This is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a war
- [Pope Leo prays for Venezuela’s recovery after deadly quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/pope-leo-prays-for-venezuelas-recovery-after-deadly-quakes/): Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans after two deadly earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 1,400.
- [Protesters in Serbia doubt Vucic resignation will bring change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/protesters-in-serbia-doubt-vucic-resignation-will-bring-change/): Thousands of protesters gathered in Serbia’s Kraljevo, dismissing Aleksandar Vucic’s pledge to resign.
- [Gaza’s displaced families face worsening living conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/gazas-displaced-families-face-worsening-living-conditions/): Rats infest Gaza’s camps, where sewage and tents full of waste spread disease as families live without sanitation.
- [World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/world-cup-2026-top-matches-to-watch-in-the-round-of-32-knockout-stage/): We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup – here is Al Jazeera’s guide to the best matchups.
- [Hope of finding more Venezuela quake survivors fades despite late rescues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/hope-of-finding-more-venezuela-quake-survivors-fades-despite-late-rescues/): Those rescued include 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours, as tens of thousands still reported missing.
- [Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/israel-kills-three-palestinians-in-gaza-as-attacks-on-tents-continue/): Israeli forces restrict Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and block the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.
- [Serbia’s protesters press on even after Vucic promises to step aside](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/serbias-protesters-press-on-even-after-vucic-promises-to-step-aside/): Demonstrators doubt the president is truly surrendering power after 12 years in charge.
- [US and Iran trade strikes days after peace agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-days-after-peace-agreement/): Just days after signing a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran have traded strikes.
- [Starmer couldn’t master the media. Can Burnham?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/starmer-couldnt-master-the-media-can-burnham/): Keir Starmer’s rapid fall from power and Britain’s revolving door of leaders.
- [Israeli forces bulldoze olive groves in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/israeli-forces-bulldoze-olive-groves-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces bulldozed olive trees in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
- [Can the ICJ help end the war in the eastern DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/can-the-icj-help-end-the-war-in-the-eastern-drc/): The Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice.
- [The match that changed the World Cup forever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/the-match-that-changed-the-world-cup-forever/): One of football’s biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
- [The aftermath of Venezuela’s deadly earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/the-aftermath-of-venezuelas-deadly-earthquake/): The search for survivors continues in Venezuela after a powerful earthquake left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
- [In Lebanon, framework agreement signed with Israel spurs protest, criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/in-lebanon-framework-agreement-signed-with-israel-spurs-protest-criticism/): Anger over deal that does not force Israeli troops to withdraw from occupied land after months of deadly attacks.
- [Why do reports of domestic abuse increase during World Cups?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/why-do-reports-of-domestic-abuse-increase-during-world-cups/): Why do reports of domestic abuse increase during World Cups?
- [Drone captures ongoing rescue efforts after Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/drone-captures-ongoing-rescue-efforts-after-venezuela-earthquakes/): Drone footage from Venezuela’s La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region.
- [Three firefighters killed in US wildfires along Colorado–Utah border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/three-firefighters-killed-in-us-wildfires-along-colorado-utah-border/): The US has seen a harsh wildfire season this year, with prolonged droughts and dry conditions fuelling blazes.
- [South Africa vs Canada LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/south-africa-vs-canada-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live updates, analyses and text commentary as South Africa face cohosts Canada in first knockout match in Los Angeles.
- [Israel strikes Lebanon, testing days-old peace deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/israel-strikes-lebanon-testing-days-old-peace-deal/): Hezbollah calls the deal a surrender as Israeli forces stay put and continue striking the south.
- [Russell beats Verstappen at Austrian Grand Prix to boost F1 title hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/russell-beats-verstappen-at-austrian-grand-prix-to-boost-f1-title-hopes/): George Russell’s victory over Max Verstappen further reduces teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the drivers’ title race.
- [Pape: US trying to ‘squeak out of strategic defeat’ after Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/pape-us-trying-to-squeak-out-of-strategic-defeat-after-iran/): Political scientist Robert Pape argues the fallout of Iran war curbs US hubris and challenges Trump’s self-image.
- [If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businesses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/if-usmca-is-not-renewed-analysts-expect-uncertainty-for-businesses/): US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.
- [Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/qa-why-humanitarian-aid-is-crucial-to-stopping-the-ebola-outbreak/): Health officials say the Ebola response cannot succeed without addressing the humanitarian crisis.
- [Ben Stokes, England test captain, to retire from international cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/ben-stokes-england-test-captain-to-retire-from-international-cricket/): England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match against New Zealand.
- [Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iraq-arrests-senior-officials-in-anti-corruption-raids/): Iraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad.
- [Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/adam-johnson-on-how-us-corporate-media-sold-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author Adam Johnson on US corporate media’s role in enabling the genocide in Gaza.
- [Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/ukraine-says-it-attacked-two-russian-oil-refineries/): At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.
- [The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/the-us-iran-mou-a-mirage-of-an-agreement/): Both Washington and Tehran know that current deal will not lead to lasting peace. It is merely a strategic pause
- [IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/irgc-doubles-down-as-iran-us-mou-jeopardised-by-hormuz-strikes/): Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.
- [Satellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/satellite-images-show-scale-of-destruction-in-venezuela-earthquakes/): Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.
- [Araghchi: Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control for 30 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/araghchi-strait-of-hormuz-remains-under-iranian-control-for-30-days/): Iran’s foreign minister has urged ‘all parties not to interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/why-is-article-5-of-mou-causing-confrontations-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
- [Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/paradise-lost-how-israel-is-making-war-on-west-bank-farmers/): Israel is attacking West Bank agriculture in an attempt to drive Palestinian farmers off their land.
- [Stories of survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/stories-of-survivors-of-venezuelas-earthquakes/): Rescuers in Venezuela are racing against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes left thousands missing.
- [World Cup 2026: Most controversial VAR officiating decisions in group stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/world-cup-2026-most-controversial-var-officiating-decisions-in-group-stage/): From Iran’s stoppage-time winner ruled out by VAR, to Ghana denied a penalty against England – all the controversies.
- [At least 11 dead as skydiving plane crashes in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/at-least-11-dead-as-skydiving-plane-crashes-in-france/): Authorities say pilot and all 10 ⁠passengers – ​five students ⁠and five instructors – died in the accident in Tomblaine.
- [Saudi Arabia helicopter crash kills all 14 on board](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/saudi-arabia-helicopter-crash-kills-all-14-on-board/): The helicopter belonging to the Saudi Aramco oil company crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi state media reported.
- [US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/us-strikes-iran-for-second-day-is-it-a-violation-of-war-powers-resolution/): Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?
- [‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/digging-with-a-needle-generals-stall-peace-as-sudans-el-obeid-burns/): The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
- [‘US trying to find its way out of MoU with Iran’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/us-trying-to-find-its-way-out-of-mou-with-iran/): Bahrain and Kuwait have condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks after a second day of US strikes on Iran.
- [Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/ugandas-military-chief-orders-shutdown-of-two-media-outlets/): The president’s son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.
- [FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-bracket-schedule-predictions-irans-exit/): Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.
- [Iraq security forces arrest several officials in anticorruption crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iraq-security-forces-arrest-several-officials-in-anticorruption-crackdown/): Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.
- [Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iran-attacks-kuwait-and-bahrain-in-response-to-us-strikes/): US-Iran deal under strain as Kuwait and Bahrain condemn Iranian attacks in response to US strikes.
- [‘Between pain and fear’: Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/between-pain-and-fear-gaza-children-bear-cost-of-ongoing-israeli-attacks/): Suffering of Gaza’s children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite ‘ceasefire’ reached in October 2025.
- [DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/dr-congo-fans-celebrate-reaching-world-cup-knockout-stage/): DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
- [South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 – prediction, team news and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/south-africa-vs-canada-world-cup-2026-prediction-team-news-and-lineups/): Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
- [Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/which-teams-are-in-world-cup-last-32-knockouts-and-what-is-the-schedule/): All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.
- [Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iran-war-day-121-iran-attacks-bahrain-kuwait-as-us-strikes-near-hormuz/): US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.
- [In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/in-pictures-race-against-time-to-rescue-venezuela-earthquake-survivors/): Time is running out in Venezuela’s race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.
- [Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/polls-open-in-new-caledonias-first-provincial-elections-since-2019/): The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
- [Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iran-bow-out-of-world-cup-late-drama-ends-team-mellis-knockout-dream/): Austria’s 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran’s fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.
- [World Cup: Messi sends Argentina to top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/world-cup-messi-sends-argentina-to-top-england-to-face-dr-congo-iran-out/): Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
- [Between English and mother tongue: Kenya’s education language dilemma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/between-english-and-mother-tongue-kenyas-education-language-dilemma/): Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
- [Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/venezuelan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-amid-increasingly-dire-search/): The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
- [Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/gulf-countries-attacked-after-us-launches-second-round-of-strikes-on-iran/): Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
- [Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/colombia-top-world-cup-2026-group-after-breathless-0-0-draw-with-portugal/): Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
- [Anger grows in Venezuela as citizens blocked from aiding earthquake rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/anger-grows-in-venezuela-as-citizens-blocked-from-aiding-earthquake-rescue/): Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes.
- [Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm for 2nd day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/28/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-tehran-as-us-bombs-sirik-qeshm-for-2nd-day/): US president threatens to ‘militarily complete the job’ as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.
- [Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize house in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/videos-show-israeli-settlers-trying-to-seize-house-in-occupied-west-bank/): Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize a house under construction in the occupied West Bank.
- [US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/us-launches-second-night-of-strikes-against-iran-after-ship-struck-by-drone/): The attacks come after an Iranian drone allegedly struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
- [Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/serbias-president-aleksandar-vucic-says-will-resign-within-weeks/): Vucic is under ⁠pressure after months ⁠of antigovernment protests.
- [Colombia vs Portugal LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/colombia-vs-portugal-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow updates as the top two teams in Group K face off – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Donald Trump nominates Lance Schroyer to serve as ICE director](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/donald-trump-nominates-lance-schroyer-to-serve-as-ice-director/): The immigration enforcement agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017, during Trump’s first term.
- [US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/us-senate-challenger-incumbent-with-same-name-to-appear-on-alaska-ballot/): Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.
- [Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/israel-orders-troops-to-prepare-for-extended-stay-in-lebanon/): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.
- [Why is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/why-is-crimea-critical-to-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.
- [DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/dr-congo-superfan-denied-us-visa-to-support-team-at-world-cup/): Michel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.
- [Another powerful 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/another-powerful-4-8-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-venezuela/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/iran-urge-fifa-to-stand-up-to-really-terrible-world-cup-treatment-by-us/): Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.
- [Kenya rights groups say protesters found dumped, tortured after arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/kenya-rights-groups-say-protesters-found-dumped-tortured-after-arrests/): Six found and one missing, NGOs say, after arrests at memorial gatherings for protesters killed in 2024.
- [Two killed, dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/two-killed-dozens-injured-in-israeli-strike-on-displacement-tents-in-gaza/): Two killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza
- [South Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/27/south-africas-broos-smiles-and-snarls-before-canada-world-cup-showdown/): South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.
- [US Supreme Court rules against Trump order to end birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/us-supreme-court-rules-against-trump-order-to-end-birthright-citizenship/): This is a breaking news story.
- [France vs Sweden: World Cup Round of 32 – Mbappe, prediction, team lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/france-vs-sweden-world-cup-round-of-32-mbappe-prediction-team-lineups/): Kylian Mbappe’s France, the title favourites for the 2026 World Cup, take on Alexander Isak’s Sweden in the last 32.
- [Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/apple-iphone-18-pro-secrets-leaked-in-tata-electronics-hack-what-we-know/): Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?
- [UK’s Starmer announces 300-billion-pound defence investment plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/uks-starmer-announces-300-billion-pound-defence-investment-plan/): Plan includes more than 5 billion pounds for drones and autonomous systems over four years, Ministry of Defence says.
- [US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian technical delegation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/us-envoys-in-doha-for-indirect-talks-with-iranian-technical-delegation/): Iran says it has sent an expert delegation to Doha to follow up on the release of frozen Iranian funds.
- [What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/what-privacy-settings-has-whatsapp-changed/): The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.
- [Morocco player hugs mother as team celebrates win against Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/morocco-player-hugs-mother-as-team-celebrates-win-against-netherlands/): Morocco’s Ismael Saibari embraced his mother after scoring the winning penalty against Netherlands.
- [Are US and Iranian negotiators meeting in Doha? What we know about talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/are-us-and-iranian-negotiators-meeting-in-doha-what-we-know-about-talks/): Trump says Iran wants to meet in Qatar after attacks, but Tehran says it is sending a delegation only over frozen funds.
- [South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/south-africa-deploys-police-as-anti-immigrant-protests-prompt-fears/): Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.
- [Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/anti-migrant-rally-in-south-africa-demands-undocumented-foreigners-leave/): Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
- [Islamic centre brings joy through World Cup watch parties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/islamic-centre-brings-joy-through-world-cup-watch-parties/): At an Islamic centre in US, World Cup watch parties are giving many a place to cheer on teams chasing football history.
- [FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/fifa-world-cup-tuesday-schedule-predictions-and-eliminated-teams/): World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.
- [Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/gojek-co-founder-nadiem-makarim-sentenced-to-10-years-for-corruption/): Indonesia court finds former education minister guilty of abuse of authority and of causing state losses.
- [Advocacy groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/advocacy-groups-file-complaint-against-ghana-over-trump-deportations/): The deportees were sent to Ghana, then to their home countries, despite earlier rulings by US judges that it was unsafe.
- [Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/man-in-gaza-survives-double-tap-israeli-strike-on-vehicle/): Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle
- [US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/us-supreme-court-hands-trump-3-1-defeat-in-key-rulings-what-we-know/): The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.
- [Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/heatwave-scorches-east-europe-as-slovakia-czechia-see-record-temperatures/): Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set.
- [Video: At least two killed and hundreds displaced in Israeli attack on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/video-at-least-two-killed-and-hundreds-displaced-in-israeli-attack-on-gaza/): An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis has killed several people, including a mother and her child.
- [Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/paraguays-shock-win-against-germany-headlines-all-time-world-cup-upsets/): Paraguay’s longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.
- [The next British PM should steer clear of Starmer’s shameful legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/the-next-british-pm-should-steer-clear-of-starmers-shameful-legacy/): The outgoing PM succeeded in enabling genocide and failed miserably at improving the lives of ordinary Brits.
- [Ivory Coast vs Norway: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/ivory-coast-vs-norway-fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-prediction-how-to-watch/): Erling Haaland’s Norway face Yan Diomande-powered Ivory Coast, as the pair clash for a place in the round of 16.
- [What to know about the Colorado primary elections in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/what-to-know-about-the-colorado-primary-elections-in-the-us/): The western state is the latest to see fierce contests between the Democratic Party’s progressive and centrist wings.
- [EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/eu-gets-tough-on-china-as-trade-imbalance-stokes-deindustrialisation-fears/): Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports.
- [Caracas park helps children cope through activities after twin quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/caracas-park-helps-children-cope-through-activities-after-twin-quakes/): A public park in Caracas has been transformed into a hub of activities for children to help them cope after twin quakes.
- [WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/whatsapp-to-let-users-go-by-usernames-not-phone-numbers/): WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.
- [Social media calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/social-media-calculator-how-much-of-your-life-is-spent-on-social-media/): The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year.
- [DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/dr-congo-says-1307-ebola-cases-confirmed-including-377-deaths/): Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.
- [At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/at-the-world-cup-the-media-has-set-up-a-moral-checkpoint/): While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.
- [Paraguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/paraguay-declares-holiday-after-beating-germany-in-world-cup-upset/): Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany
- [Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/moment-drone-hits-vehicle-in-zaporizhzhia/): Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
- [In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/in-pictures-venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-surpasses-1700/): Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela’s quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
- [What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/what-is-iran-looking-for-in-any-upcoming-talks-with-the-us/): Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran’s negotiators ahead of potential talks.
- [Peru elects Keiko Fujimori in victory for Latin American right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/peru-elects-keiko-fujimori-in-victory-for-latin-american-right/): Peru’s conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vows that the ‘doors to dialogue will always be open.’
- [Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/chinese-billionaire-guo-wengui-gets-30-years-in-us-prison-for-huge-fraud/): A federal judge said Guo’s fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
- [Morocco reach World Cup last 16 with dramatic shootout win over Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/morocco-reach-world-cup-last-16-with-dramatic-shootout-win-over-netherlands/): Morocco come from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.
- [Trump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/trump-tells-us-petrol-retailers-to-reduce-prices-immediately/): US president warns of ‘big problems’ if retailers do not cut prices at the pumps, condemns illegal gouging.
- [Nerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penalties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/nerves-and-tears-as-germany-exits-world-cup-on-penalties/): Germany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/pakistan-administered-kashmir-returns-to-daily-life-after-deadly-protests/): Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.
- [Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/heartbroken-iran-exit-world-cup-amid-silver-lining-of-mexican-hospitality/): In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran’s players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.
- [Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/police-hunt-for-suspect-after-three-wounded-in-monaco-blast/): Ukrainian oligarch reported to be among injured in explosion at residential building in the Mediterranean principality.
- [Fear grows in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant ‘deadline’ looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/fear-grows-in-johannesburg-market-as-anti-migrant-deadline-looms/): An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
- [Fears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/fears-for-people-deported-from-us-to-venezuela-hours-before-earthquakes-hit/): Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela’s La Guaira city.
- [UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/un-ordering-10000-body-bags-for-venezuela-as-death-toll-expected-to-rise/): The UN says it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning the death toll will rise.
- [Trump: US envoys enroute to Doha for ‘perhaps important’ Iran meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/trump-us-envoys-enroute-to-doha-for-perhaps-important-iran-meeting/): President Donald Trump said US negotiators are heading to Qatar for what he called a ‘perhaps important’ meeting.
- [Mourners light candles after deadly German shelter shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/mourners-light-candles-after-deadly-german-shelter-shooting/): Residents lit candles on Monday evening near the site of a shooting that killed six staff members at a German shelter.
- [Families hold out hope for survivors five days after Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/families-hold-out-hope-for-survivors-five-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes/): Search and rescue operations continue in Caracas, Venezuela nearly five days after the devastating double earthquakes.
- [Anxiety turns to joy as Brazil qualifies for the Final 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/anxiety-turns-to-joy-as-brazil-qualifies-for-the-final-16/): Brazil fans at a fan fest on Rio de Janeiro celebrated after their team overturned Japan’s early lead and won 2-1.
- [Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/sixty-six-years-on-the-promise-of-drc-independence-remains-unfulfilled/): The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.
- [Iran war live: Tehran denies Trump’s claim of meeting in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/iran-war-live-tehran-denies-trumps-claim-of-meeting-in-doha/): Trump says meeting with Iran will take place in Doha today, but Tehran says there are no plans for talks in coming days.
- [Migrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/migrants-in-south-africa-fear-violence-ahead-of-june-30-deadline/): An anti-immigrant June 30 deadline not recognised by authorities is fuelling fear among migrants.
- [Keiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/keiko-fujimori-leads-in-peruvian-presidential-race-as-vote-count-concludes/): Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says the country is closer to ‘order and hope’ after prolonged vote count.
- [Australian football legend Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC after Chelsea exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/australian-football-legend-sam-kerr-signs-with-gotham-fc-after-chelsea-exit/): Kerr signs with the NWSL champions until 2030, returning to the US league after six years spent with Chelsea in England.
- [Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/paraguay-shock-germany-in-shootout-win-for-one-of-all-time-world-cup-upsets/): Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.
- [Israeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/israeli-strike-kills-two-setting-tents-ablaze-in-gaza-humanitarian-zone/): Two people were killed and several others were injured after an Israeli strike hit the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza.
- [Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/marco-rubio-meets-libyan-commander-as-us-pushes-to-resolve-libya-crisis/): The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders’ efforts to ‘overcome divisions’ after talks with LNA’s Saddam Haftar.
- [LIVE: Netherlands vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/live-netherlands-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow the updates, with live build-up, team news coverage, and our text commentary stream of the last-32 match.
- [Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters on Wimbledon Day one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/sinner-and-sabalenka-answer-doubters-on-wimbledon-day-one/): Naomi Osaka impresses with her outfit and performance, while British hopes are dashed on first day of championship.
- [Israel’s Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/israels-smotrich-calls-for-settlements-conquest-of-gaza-strip/): Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.
- [Venezuela earthquake victims shelter at golf course](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/venezuela-earthquake-victims-shelter-at-golf-course/): Hundreds of Venezuelans are sheltering at a golf course in La Guaira after last week’s deadly earthquakes.
- [What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/whats-behind-the-anti-corruption-crackdown-in-iraq/): A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.
- [Israel launches attacks and incursions inside southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/israel-launches-attacks-and-incursions-inside-southern-syria/): Israeli forces have shelled a village in southern Syria, firing artillery and illumination flares overnight.
- [Pakistani strikes kill dozens of Afghan villagers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/pakistani-strikes-kill-dozens-of-afghan-villagers/): Afghan villagers inspected destroyed homes after overnight Pakistani strikes targeting Taliban-allied fighters.
- [Israeli attacks kill four men and a boy in Gaza and a teenager in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/israeli-attacks-kill-four-men-and-a-boy-in-gaza-and-a-teenager-in-west-bank/): Israeli rights group B’Tselem has condemned the ‘unprecedented killing of Palestinian children and teenagers”
- [Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/deadly-heatwave-grips-italy-and-balkans-as-wildfire-fears-grow/): Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
- [Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/martinelli-scores-late-as-brazil-beat-japan-2-1-enter-world-cup-last-16/): Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts in Houston.
- [Can governments fix the global housing crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/can-governments-fix-the-global-housing-crisis/): From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.
- [Burnham pledges devolution and discipline if he becomes UK prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/burnham-pledges-devolution-and-discipline-if-he-becomes-uk-prime-minister/): The frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer was criticised for not taking questions after setting out his policy vision
- [Undocumented migrants flee South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/undocumented-migrants-flee-south-africa-amid-rising-anti-immigrant-protests/): Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.
- [‘Miracle’: Man pulled from rubble four days after Venezuelan quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/miracle-man-pulled-from-rubble-four-days-after-venezuelan-quakes/): A 21-year-old man was pulled alive from the rubble of an apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela.
- [Aftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/aftershock-hits-caracas-during-critical-hours-for-venezuela-rescue-efforts/): Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week
- [Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to fire US Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-bid-to-fire-us-federal-reserves-lisa-cook/): Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations
- [Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/mehdi-hasan-disrupting-democracys-decline/): With democracy on the decline in both the UK and US, Mehdi Hasan makes the case for independent journalism.
- [New Israeli assault in southern Syria forces families to flee their homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/new-israeli-assault-in-southern-syria-forces-families-to-flee-their-homes/): Turkiye has condemned Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them a violation of international law.
- [UK’s prime minister-in-waiting vows to shake up politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/uks-prime-minister-in-waiting-vows-to-shake-up-politics/): Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next leader, vowed to enact radical change to the nation’s politics during a speech.
- [Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/fire-and-floods-hit-ghanas-capital-as-residents-are-left-stranded/): A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city.
- [Gaza high school student’s fight for a future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/gaza-high-school-students-fight-for-a-future/): Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza that destroyed most schools, 18-year-old Dana Shabat sits her final exams online.
- [Iraq’s corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/iraqs-corruption-crackdown-is-a-start-not-a-solution/): New PM Ali al-Zaidi’s arrest of 47 officials is welcome, but the rot runs through the system that put him in power.
- [US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s appeal in E Jean Carroll case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/us-supreme-court-rebuffs-trumps-appeal-in-e-jean-carroll-case/): The US Supreme Court has rejected a push by President Trump to throw out a jury’s findings of sexual assault.
- [US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/us-petrol-prices-ease-despite-ongoing-uncertainties-with-iran/): US–Iran peace talks ease market volatility, but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts.
- [Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/enzo-maresca-appointed-manchester-city-manager-to-succeed-pep-guardiola/): Former Blues boss signs three-year City deal to succeed Pep Guardiola who stepped down in May.
- [Five killed in shooting at German youth centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/five-killed-in-shooting-at-german-youth-centre/): Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany.
- [JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/jd-vances-2028-strategy-is-starting-to-take-shape/): The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.
- [Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/lebanons-displaced-begin-to-return-home-but-some-have-nowhere-to-go/): Thousands in Lebanon attempt to return home, yet rampant destruction leaves many trapped in displacement centres.
- [Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/lebanon-latest-israel-strikes-as-hezbollah-condemns-new-deal/): Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.
- [Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/russian-missile-and-drone-attacks-kill-at-least-eight-in-ukraine/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the ‘horrific attacks’ and urges allies to boost Ukraine’s air defences.
- [Is the Israeli military deliberately targeting children in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/is-the-israeli-military-deliberately-targeting-children-in-gaza/): A UN inquiry found that children in Gaza are being shot with a single bullet.
- [Brazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/brazil-vs-japan-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.
- [Trump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/trump-announces-meeting-with-iran-in-qatar-despite-military-skirmishes/): US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
- [Sudan’s el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/sudans-el-obeid-life-on-the-edge-of-collapse/): Sudan’s el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns.
- [Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/sudan-says-china-has-waived-50m-loan-whats-in-it-for-khartoum-beijing/): China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
- [Five killed in shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany’s Stade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/five-killed-in-shooting-at-youth-welfare-centre-in-germanys-stade/): Police say several people also injured while the suspected shooter has been arrested.
- [Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/israeli-attack-in-gaza-kills-three-including-a-child/): The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing ‘ceasefire’ violations.
- [Venezuela earthquake rescues: Five heart-warming moments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/venezuela-earthquake-rescues-five-heart-warming-moments/): Amid the death and destruction, a few fleeting moments have brought rare relief to Venezuelans.
- [Vance Vs Rubio: Is Team Trump divided on Iran and Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/vance-vs-rubio-is-team-trump-divided-on-iran-and-lebanon/): The White House denied a split between the two officials who have historically held diverging foreign policy positions.
- [Nigerians return home after fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/nigerians-return-home-after-fleeing-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/): Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
- [Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/drone-relayers-off-ukraines-diplomatic-triumph-over-russia-ally-belarus/): President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia ‘or we will’.
- [Netherlands vs Morocco: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/netherlands-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-round-of-32-prediction-team-news/): A rare meeting of the top 10 ranked teams sees Morocco take on the Netherlands in the round of 32 in Monterrey, Mexico.
- [Saudi Arabia’s early FIFA World Cup exit prompts federation chief to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/saudi-arabias-early-fifa-world-cup-exit-prompts-federation-chief-to-resign/): Saudi Arabia, the three-time Asian champions, finish bottom of Group H with two points from three games.
- [Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/australia-and-vanuatu-sign-deal-to-block-foreign-military-bases/): Two countries sign economic and security pact, as China expresses concern that the agreement may be targeted at it.
- [‘Erased from history’: A century on from Canada’s anti-Greek riots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/29/erased-from-history-a-century-on-from-canadas-anti-greek-riots/): Historians and Greek community members say 1918 riots in Toronto reminiscent of anti-immigrant rhetoric, xenophobia now.
- [As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/as-venezuela-responds-to-earthquake-devastation-volunteers-take-charge/): As frustration with the government disaster response grows, everyday citizens are organising to distribute aid.
- [Can Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces take control of el-Obeid?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/can-sudans-rapid-support-forces-take-control-of-el-obeid/): The RSF wants to seize the strategic southern city from the Sudanese military.
- [World Cup 2026: Faith and football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/world-cup-2026-faith-and-football/): From prayers on the pitch to cursing the opposing team, faith and religious belief have been prominent this World Cup.
- [Three dead after massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/three-dead-after-massive-world-cup-celebrations-in-mexico-city/): Health officials say three people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win.
- [US says it won’t agree to renew USMCA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-says-it-wont-agree-to-renew-usmca/): USMCA came into effect on July 1, 2020, and is slated to expire after 16 years.
- [How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/how-ai-is-being-weaponised-against-indias-muslim-women/): For years, India’s Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.
- [Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan’s el-Fasher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/amnesty-says-rsf-committed-ethnic-cleansing-in-sudans-el-fasher/): Rights group accuses the paramilitary of ‘crimes against humanity’ for attacks in and around North Darfur State capital.
- [Warmest June on record for England, second-warmest for UK, says Met Office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/warmest-june-on-record-for-england-second-warmest-for-uk-says-met-office/): A punishing heatwave affected many parts of the country during the last week of the month.
- [The Iran talks expose the collapse of US diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/the-iran-talks-expose-the-collapse-of-us-diplomacy/): In the Trump era, American diplomacy is being led not by impartial diplomats, but by real estate investors.
- [Is Ukraine’s campaign of targeting Russian refineries working?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/is-ukraines-campaign-of-targeting-russian-refineries-working/): Fuel shortages in the country are unlikely to force Putin into concessions for peace.
- [Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/cape-verde-all-to-know-before-fifa-world-cup-knockout-against-argentina/): An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.
- [Trump takes first flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/trump-takes-first-flight-on-new-qatar-gifted-air-force-one/): US President Donald Trump took his maiden voyage aboard the new Air Force One on Wednesday.
- [Secretive Gaza meetings in Cyprus as plan to isolate Hamas gathers pace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/secretive-gaza-meetings-in-cyprus-as-plan-to-isolate-hamas-gathers-pace/): Board of Peace talks on Gaza’s post-war future face funding crises and warnings of a colonial occupation.
- [What is a heat dome? The US heatwave explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/what-is-a-heat-dome-the-us-heatwave-explained/): The heatwave will likely see record high temperatures, ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA matches in the US.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-goalkeeper-in-gaza/): Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza.
- [How war on Iran changed the global energy sector forever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/how-war-on-iran-changed-the-global-energy-sector-forever/): Conflict will accelerate shift to renewables and search for alternatives to Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts say.
- [India’s Bengal drops eggs from school lunches: Why that’s stoking debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/indias-bengal-drops-eggs-from-school-lunches-why-thats-stoking-debate/): Opposition politicians say the BJP is ‘imposing vegetarianism’ by removing eggs from midday meals.
- [First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/first-syrian-parliament-since-al-assads-ousting-begins-legislative-duties/): The new 210-member parliament takes shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule.
- [‘Will not leave’: Is Israel killing the US-Iran MOU by staying in Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/will-not-leave-is-israel-killing-the-us-iran-mou-by-staying-in-lebanon/): Analysts say both sides want the MOU to succeed but Israel’s actions in Lebanon will prove a formidable obstacle.
- [Algeria heads to legislative polls amid record-low turnout fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/algeria-heads-to-legislative-polls-amid-record-low-turnout-fear/): Post-Hirak distrust, candidate exclusions and political apathy are expected to drive low turnout.
- [Colorado primary election results: Melat Kiros wins – key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/colorado-primary-election-results-melat-kiros-wins-key-takeaways/): Melat Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who has been in office for as long as the 29-year-old Kiros has been alive.
- [Caught between the US and China, can Europe remain competitive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/caught-between-the-us-and-china-can-europe-remain-competitive/): As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.
- [Who is Vadym Yermolaiev, the Ukrainian tycoon injured in Monaco blast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/who-is-vadym-yermolaiev-the-ukrainian-tycoon-injured-in-monaco-blast/): Police in Monaco and France are hunting for a suspect seen leaving an explosive device at a residential building.
- [US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship: Who wins, who loses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship-who-wins-who-loses/): Court struck down US President Trump’s executive order abolishing it, but he has pledged to challenge the ruling.
- [UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/un-human-rights-council-to-hold-urgent-meeting-on-sudan-crisis/): The emergency session follows warnings that 500,000 civilians around el-Obeid are at risk of large-scale atrocities.
- [England vs DR Congo LIVE – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/england-vs-dr-congo-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow updates from the round of 32 clash – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Man charged after arson attack on Islamic centre in Dublin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/man-charged-after-arson-attack-on-islamic-centre-in-dublin/): A man set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin, shouting Islamophobic and anti-immigrant slogans.
- [‘We can relate’: Bosnia fans bring passion, Palestine support, to World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/we-can-relate-bosnia-fans-bring-passion-palestine-support-to-world-cup/): Tournament has placed Bosnia’s fans and global diaspora in the spotlight, as team fights to reach Round of 16.
- [Trump made $1.4B from crypto ventures in first year back in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/trump-made-1-4b-from-crypto-ventures-in-first-year-back-in-office/): Trump’s latest 2025 financial disclosure reveals he made more than $1.4B in income from crypto ventures.
- [Two UK police officers face misconduct probe in Henry Nowak murder case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/two-uk-police-officers-face-misconduct-probe-in-henry-nowak-murder-case/): IOPC says it is investigating whether race or religion impacted any of the officers’ actions.
- [Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/nearly-three-in-four-us-scam-victims-report-mental-health-harm-poll-finds/): Gallup survey says the financial toll of scams in the United States in 2025 was estimated at $68bn.
- [Several killed in fire at apartment block in Belgium’s Antwerp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/several-killed-in-fire-at-apartment-block-in-belgiums-antwerp/): Firefighters battling blaze in Linkeroever area of Antwerp that has also left a number of people wounded.
- [USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, team lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/usa-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-world-cup-round-of-32-prediction-team-lineups/): Buoyed by a dream run, underdogs Bosnia and Herzegovina clash with cohosts USA in their first World Cup knockout game.
- [Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/orange-lava-flows-stream-from-mount-etna/): Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna
- [Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/venezuelan-sky-turns-deep-red-as-sun-sets-over-caracas/): Venezuelan sky turns deep red as sun sets over Caracas
- [The Possibilist | Ep 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/the-possibilist-ep-8/): Veteran mediator William Ury reflects on how the fine art of diplomacy is essential at holding the world together.
- [Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/russian-attacks-kill-three-in-ukraine-as-kyiv-hits-another-oil-refinery/): President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is expanding its long-range drone campaign with new strikes deep inside Russia.
- [In Pictures: Mexico celebrates historic World Cup victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/in-pictures-mexico-celebrates-historic-world-cup-victory/): Fireworks light up Mexico’s cities as fans toast historic knockout-round win and dream of a deeper run ahead.
- [Trump official says White House will fight birthright citizenship decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/trump-official-says-white-house-will-fight-birthright-citizenship-decision/): A White House adviser told Al Jazeera the Trump administration will continue ‘fighting’ to end birthright citizenship.
- [FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/fifa-world-cup-wednesday-schedule-predictions-and-bracket-update/): England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as Cape Verde eyes historic upset.
- [Rescuers race to reach survivors in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/rescuers-race-to-reach-survivors-in-venezuela/): “I’m still begging for people to help me get him out.”
- [US-Iran negotiations: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-iran-negotiations-whats-the-latest/): Iranian officials are expected in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators, a day after US negotiators arrived there.
- [Africa can finally mine, beneficiate and industrialise on its own terms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/africa-can-finally-mine-beneficiate-and-industrialise-on-its-own-terms/): From Kenya to Ghana to Mali, governments are insisting their minerals be processed at home before they leave.
- [‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/i-did-nothing-wrong-swedens-migration-regime-hardens-upending-lives/): Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.
- [Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/democratic-socialist-kiros-defeats-longtime-incumbent-in-colorado-primary/): Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.
- [World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/worlds-oceans-experience-hottest-june-ever-scientists-say-more-heat-ahead/): European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’.
- [Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/supreme-courts-divided-ruling-on-birthright-citizenship-may-be-revisited/): The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.
- [Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/tutoring-centre-roof-collapses-killing-14-children-in-pakistan/): At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.
- [Gojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/gojek-co-founder-turned-indonesian-education-minister-jailed-for-10-years/): Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- [Why is MAGA in meltdown over the Supreme Court birthright ruling?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/why-is-maga-in-meltdown-over-the-supreme-court-birthright-ruling/): The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s bid to stop the children of some immigrants obtaining US citizenship at birth.
- [Mercury’s Thomas says received online abuse following WNBA suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/mercurys-thomas-says-received-online-abuse-following-wnba-suspension/): Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a game after making contact with her fist on Caitlin Clark’s throat.
- [USA face Bosnia in World Cup knockouts, with pride, credentials on the line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/usa-face-bosnia-in-world-cup-knockouts-with-pride-credentials-on-the-line/): Winning the whole tournament might be a stretch, but USA must look to regain momentum against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- [NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/nasa-astronauts-spacewalk-to-fix-robotic-arm/): Two NASA astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to fix robotic arm.
- [World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/world-cup-co-hosts-mexico-beat-ecuador-2-0-to-reach-round-of-16/): Adverse weather conditions did not dampen Mexico’s party, as the co-hosts stormed into the last-16 by beating Ecuador.
- [US lifts restrictions on powerful AI models Fable, Mythos, Anthropic says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-lifts-restrictions-on-powerful-ai-models-fable-mythos-anthropic-says/): AI firm says it will begin restoring access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after removal of export controls.
- [Iran says it couldn’t export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/iran-says-it-couldnt-export-a-single-barrel-of-oil-during-us-blockade/): Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country’s chief negotiator has said.
- [UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/un-chief-fears-for-millions-of-palestinians-amid-unrwa-funding-shortfall/): Antonio Guterres denounces ‘disinformation, smear campaigns’ against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- [Iran leaves World Cup with warm send-off from Mexican fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/iran-leaves-world-cup-with-warm-send-off-from-mexican-fans/): Mexican fans gathered in Tijuana to bid farewell to Iran’s national football team before the squad departed
- [LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/lebron-james-thanks-la-lakers-ahead-of-free-agency-exit-for-24th-season/): After eight years at the LA Lakers, James’s next destination will be decided in NBA’s imminent free agency period.
- [Algeria to vote in test of post-Hirak political landscape](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/algeria-to-vote-in-test-of-post-hirak-political-landscape/): Algeria holds legislative elections amid debates over reform, turnout and political stability.
- [Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/who-is-leading-the-race-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-golden-boot-award/): Argentina’s Messi is level on goals with France’s Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.
- [Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/southeast-asias-homegrown-artists-are-knocking-k-pop-off-its-pedestal/): Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.
- [Iran war live: Qatar’s PM meets US envoys; Tehran holds firm on conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/iran-war-live-qatars-pm-meets-us-envoys-tehran-holds-firm-on-conditions/): Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
- [Mexican fans keep Ecuador’s team awake before World Cup showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/mexican-fans-keep-ecuadors-team-awake-before-world-cup-showdown/): Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disturb their rest.
- [Mbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/mbappe-deschamps-break-world-cup-records-in-sweden-thrashing/): With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.
- [Venezuelans the US deported hours before earthquakes still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/venezuelans-the-us-deported-hours-before-earthquakes-still-missing/): The US deported at least 146 people to Venezuela, just hours before two deadly earthquakes struck last Wednesday.
- [Donald Trump reports $1.4bn in cryptocurrency income in government filing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/donald-trump-reports-1-4bn-in-cryptocurrency-income-in-government-filing/): Trump has launched a slate of crypto-friendly policies since returning to the White House for a second term.
- [‘A rally like none other’: Trump unveils 2026 Republican midterm convention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/a-rally-like-none-other-trump-unveils-2026-republican-midterm-convention/): The Republican Party hopes to retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s US midterm elections.
- [Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/valiant-serena-beaten-on-wimbledon-return-swiatek-survives-scare/): Ben Shelton dumped out by Finland’s Otto Virtanen as Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur progress in straight sets.
- [Why India’s viral youth party is still protesting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/why-indias-viral-youth-party-is-still-protesting/): India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party spends nearly two weeks protesting, demanding the education minister resign.
- [Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/mexico-fans-blast-horns-outside-ecuador-hotel-the-night-before-world-cup-clash/): Ecuadorian Football Federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.
- [“WhatsApp Privacy Changes”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/whatsapp-privacy-changes/): WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private.
- [France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/france-beat-sweden-as-mbappe-draws-level-with-messi-in-world-cup-goal-chart/): Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola net, while Michael Olise wows, as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16.
- [Emergency crews search rubble after Athens building collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/emergency-crews-search-rubble-after-athens-building-collapse/): Rescue teams in Greece are combing through the rubble for survivors after a four-story apartment building in Athens.
- [What is birthright citizenship, and what does the Supreme Court ruling say?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/what-is-birthright-citizenship-and-what-does-the-supreme-court-ruling-say/): Nation’s highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.
- [Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/rescuers-find-more-bodies-under-rubble-as-venezuela-death-toll-rises/): International and local emergency teams are continuing to recover the bodies of victims under the rubble
- [More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/more-than-30-students-remain-missing-after-nigeria-school-attack/): The attacks targeted a secondary school in the northeastern town of Lassa, in Borno State.
- [German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/german-heatwave-melts-tram-tracks-triggers-travel-disruptions/): Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F).
- [Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/cubas-foreign-minister-observes-no-progress-in-us-negotiations/): A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing ‘constant threats’ and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.
- [Evolution under fire: Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in a post-war era](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/evolution-under-fire-irans-axis-of-resistance-in-a-post-war-era/): Has Iran’s regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?
- [Norway edge Ivory Coast 2–1 to enter World Cup Round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/norway-edge-ivory-coast-2-1-to-enter-world-cup-round-of-16/): Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.
- [Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/five-humanitarian-workers-killed-in-convoy-ambush-in-south-sudan/): UN ‘deeply saddened’ by Monday attack on convoy in Jonglei State, calls for investigation.
- [US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/us-heatwave-to-test-power-grid-amid-soaring-ai-driven-energy-demand/): Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.
- [Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/supreme-court-strikes-down-us-campaign-spending-limits-in-landmark-ruling/): The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision
- [At least 14 children killed after roof of Pakistan tuition centre collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/at-least-14-children-killed-after-roof-of-pakistan-tuition-centre-collapses/): One teacher and eight other children also injured after incident in Lahore.
- [How is South Africa dealing with immigration?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/how-is-south-africa-dealing-with-immigration/): Anti-migrant groups had given a deadline to undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30.
- [England vs DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32: Kane, match prediction, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/england-vs-dr-congo-world-cup-round-of-32-kane-match-prediction-lineups/): Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa’s DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.
- [Toddler pulled from debris six days after Venezuelan earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/toddler-pulled-from-debris-six-days-after-venezuelan-earthquakes/): A Jordanian rescue team used thermal imaging to rescue a toddler who had been trapped under rubble for six days.
- [France vs Sweden LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/france-vs-sweden-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): All our updates, live build-up, team news coverage and full text commentary stream as Mbappe’s France eye last-16.
- [US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/us-supreme-court-upholds-transgender-sports-ban/): The court decided 9-0 that the state laws do not violate the Title IX civil rights statute.
- [LeBron James not returning to Lakers, will choose new NBA team: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/lebron-james-not-returning-to-lakers-will-choose-new-nba-team-report/): NBA’s all-time leading scorer told Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for a ninth season with the storied franchise.
- [How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/how-severe-is-russias-energy-shortage-because-of-ukrainian-strikes/): Analysts say Russia’s fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.
- [The path from Gaza to Trump’s return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/the-path-from-gaza-to-trumps-return/): How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.
- [Palestine weekly: Israel accelerates land grabs in Gaza, West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/palestine-weekly-israel-accelerates-land-grabs-in-gaza-west-bank/): Permanent alterations begin at Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque as plans advance for settlements in Gaza.
- [Iran to hold talks with Qatar on MoU deal with US, frozen assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/iran-to-hold-talks-with-qatar-on-mou-deal-with-us-frozen-assets/): Iran says it will hold indirect talks with mediator Qatar, to discuss implementing its MoU deal with the US.
- [Monaco prosecutors say no ‘terror’ evidence after blast, suspect at large](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/monaco-prosecutors-say-no-terror-evidence-after-blast-suspect-at-large/): Search under way for suspect who fled scene after explosive device placed at entrance to building wounded three.
- [SCOTUS rules against Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/scotus-rules-against-trumps-order-limiting-birthright-citizenship/): The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship.
- [Ivory Coast vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/ivory-coast-vs-norway-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Follow live updates as Erling Haaland’s Norway and Yan Diomande’s Ivory Coast meet in last 32 match in Dallas.
- [Heavy rainfall kills dozens in Ghana, Ivory Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/heavy-rainfall-kills-dozens-in-ghana-ivory-coast/): Greater Accra Regional Fire Command says crews rescued more than 400 people.
- [World Cup 2026: What are the extra-time and penalty shootout rules?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/06/30/world-cup-2026-what-are-the-extra-time-and-penalty-shootout-rules/): Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
- [Mapping Iran’s Ali Khamenei funeral: Where mourners will gather each day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/mapping-irans-ali-khamenei-funeral-where-mourners-will-gather-each-day/): Funeral processions for Iran’s late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq.
- [Khamenei’s coffin readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/khameneis-coffin-readied-as-iran-prepares-for-seven-day-funeral/): Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.
- [Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/iran-warns-ships-against-using-unapproved-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Military command issues threat a day after Qatari mediators hailed ‘positive progress’ in indirect US-Iranian talks.
- [‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/they-gave-their-best-congolese-reflect-on-historic-world-cup-run/): The Leopards’ first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
- [Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/who-are-the-rogue-bishops-defying-pope-leo-xiv/): A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order.
- [Ronaldo scores as Portugal comeback to win but Croatia denied by late VAR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/ronaldo-scores-as-portugal-comeback-to-win-but-croatia-denied-by-late-var/): Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Gonzalo Ramos wins it late on but Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
- [Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/powerful-explosion-as-firefighters-probe-smoke-at-tacoma-apartment/): Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.
- [Iran war live: Tehran slams US before huge funeral for Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-us-before-huge-funeral-for-ali-khamenei/): Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 4,298 people have been killed and 12,196 injured in Israeli attacks since March.
- [Relief efforts shift as Venezuela quake survivors seek aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/relief-efforts-shift-as-venezuela-quake-survivors-seek-aid/): Emergency relief is becoming the focus in Venezuela’s La Guaira state as aid stations distribute food.
- [Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/portugal-fans-gather-ahead-of-ronaldo-modric-clash/): Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash.
- [Will the end of TPS for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis in US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/will-the-end-of-tps-for-haitians-mean-a-caregiving-crisis-in-us/): Immigrants with temporary protection more likely to work in healthcare, representing 15 percent of noncitizen workers.
- [Trump administration indicts Olympic athlete for Reflecting Pool vandalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/trump-administration-indicts-olympic-athlete-for-reflecting-pool-vandalism/): David Hearn could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, but critics question the legitimacy of Trump’s claims.
- [Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/oyarzabal-scores-two-goals-as-spain-dominates-austria-in-world-cup-knockout/): Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
- [Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/senegals-world-cup-agony-nation-left-rueing-last-gasp-collapse/): Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal’s World Cup exit.
- [UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/uks-likely-next-leader-andy-burnham-vows-to-fully-fund-defence-plans/): Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan ‘very seriously’ despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.
- [WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/who-declares-cruise-linked-hantavirus-outbreak-officially-over/): WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
- [Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/could-water-become-a-flashpoint-between-islamabad-and-new-delhi/): Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
- [Trump administration renews pressure on International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/trump-administration-renews-pressure-on-international-criminal-court/): The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.
- [LIVE: Portugal vs Croatia – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/live-portugal-vs-croatia-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates, with team news, from our commentary stream as Ronaldo’s Portugal target the last 16.
- [Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/violent-clashes-as-albanias-anti-government-protests-continue/): Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue
- [UK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/uk-culture-minister-quits-x-over-abuse-and-misinformation/): UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using social media platform.
- [Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/trump-administration-aims-to-cut-regulations-on-us-commercial-fishing/): Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.
- [UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/uks-likely-next-pm-andy-burnham-faces-defence-funding-gap/): Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over the funding gap and whether Burnham was blindsided.
- [Fears of new massacre in Sudan’s el-Obeid: What do we know?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/fears-of-new-massacre-in-sudans-el-obeid-what-do-we-know/): As RSF troops besiege el-Obeid, 500,000 civilians face mass atrocities amid drone strikes and a stalled peace process.
- [The last time Iran held a funeral for the Supreme Leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/the-last-time-iran-held-a-funeral-for-the-supreme-leader/): An estimated 10 million mourners attended Iran’s first Supreme Leader’s funeral in 1989.
- [How the North American heatwave could impact the FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/how-the-north-american-heatwave-could-impact-the-fifa-world-cup/): Which host cities and matches face the biggest risks? What is FIFA doing to protect players and how can fans stay safe?
- [‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/miracle-trapped-man-rescued-eight-days-after-venezuela-earthquakes/): Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.
- [What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/whats-behind-the-deadly-bombing-of-a-crowded-damascus-cafe/): The blast near Damascus’s main courthouse killed five and wounded 16 as Syria’s new state battles to enforce security.
- [How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/how-us-iran-war-may-push-gulf-countries-to-diversify-security-alliances/): Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.
- [Amid the World Cup, the new pan-Africanism is conditional](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/amid-the-world-cup-the-new-pan-africanism-is-conditional/): A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but the continent no longer backs them all.
- [Rally for Luxembourg teacher fired over pro-Gaza posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/rally-for-luxembourg-teacher-fired-over-pro-gaza-posts/): Students and supporters of a Luxembourg teacher fired over social media posts held a demonstration for her this week.
- [Deadly blast at Damascus cafe leaves 6 dead, 22 injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/deadly-blast-at-damascus-cafe-leaves-6-dead-22-injured/): At least 6 people were killed and 22 injured after an explosive device detonated in a café in Damascus’ Al-Hijaz area.
- [Spain vs Austria LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/spain-vs-austria-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Austria in Los Angeles in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
- [What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/what-is-the-society-of-st-pius-x-why-pope-leo-excommunicated-its-members/): The Vatican declares ‘schism’ in Catholic Church after bishops were ordained without Pope Leo XIV’s approval.
- [Why is Prada facing pro-Israeli backlash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/why-is-prada-facing-pro-israeli-backlash/): Prada is facing boycott calls after appointing Palestinian singer Saint Levant as a brand ambassador.
- [‘Collateral damage’: 73 Palestinian children Israel shot in the head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/collateral-damage-73-palestinian-children-israel-shot-in-the-head/): Israel has rejected a UN Commission report that says its army deliberately targets Palestinian children.
- [Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/spain-immigration-scheme-sees-1-2-million-apply-for-legal-status/): Spain immigration scheme sees more than a million applications, with Latin Americans leading the numbers at 67 percent.
- [UK’s Starmer apologises for the state’s role in decades of forced adoptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/uks-starmer-apologises-for-the-states-role-in-decades-of-forced-adoptions/): UK government and Christian churches oversaw system that separated 185,000 babies from their mothers from 1949 to 1976.
- [US job growth slows in June; hospitality sheds roles despite World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/us-job-growth-slows-in-june-hospitality-sheds-roles-despite-world-cup/): Labour force participation dropped to its lowest level since March 2021, reaching 61.5 percent in June.
- [Into the Darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/into-the-darkness/): Fault Lines investigates allegations of systematic torture of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israeli custody.
- [With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/with-hormuz-reopened-has-the-oil-shortage-turned-into-a-glut/): As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
- [Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/man-city-sign-elliot-anderson-from-forest-in-record-british-transfer/): Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.
- [Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/who-is-iranian-oil-tycoon-shamkhani-whose-ship-is-stranded-in-hormuz/): Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
- [German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/german-football-has-a-bigger-problem-than-a-world-cup-loss-scapegoating/): Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
- [Why has Trump refused to renew the USMCA, and what will that mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/why-has-trump-refused-to-renew-the-usmca-and-what-will-that-mean/): Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico ‘in its current form’.
- [Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/gaza-wars-1000-days-90-of-strip-destroyed-80-seized-by-israel/): In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of enclave.
- [Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/explosion-in-damascus-cafe-causes-casualties/): An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.
- [Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team reclaims the pitch after war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/gazas-first-womens-amputee-football-team-reclaims-the-pitch-after-war/): Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team is reclaiming a space that war tried to take from them.
- [Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/controversial-penalty-ends-senegals-fifa-world-cup-run-against-belgium/): Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup Round of 32 exit.
- [FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/fifa-world-cup-portugal-vs-croatia-prediction-schedules-round-of-16-race/): Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
- [German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/german-coalition-agrees-on-sweeping-reform-package-in-key-breakthrough/): Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
- [Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/philippines-volcano-erupts-blasting-plumes-of-ash-and-steam/): Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
- [Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/vatican-expels-members-of-rebel-catholic-group-over-unapproved-ordination/): Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus’s original disciples.
- [Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/jaylen-brown-traded-to-philadelphia-76ers-from-boston-celtics/): In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
- [FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/fifa-president-reacts-as-morocco-win-world-cup-match/): FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.
- [Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/eight-thai-monks-killed-after-child-drives-truck-into-procession/): Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents’ vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
- [A PALESTINIAN HOME INSIDE A CAGE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/a-palestinian-home-inside-a-cage/): This Palestinian family’s home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah
- [An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/an-extra-229000-deaths-is-that-the-cost-of-us-uk-drugs-deal/): Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
- [Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/alibaba-to-pay-600m-to-settle-illegal-drug-sales-allegations-in-us-probe/): E-commerce giant admitted it failed to ⁠prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.
- [Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/billions-flow-between-eu-institutions-and-israel-despite-gaza-genocide/): EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.
- [US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/us-iran-talks-in-doha-what-were-the-outcomes-and-whats-next/): Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran’s former supreme leader.
- [Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/ronaldo-fever-hits-toronto-ahead-of-portugal-vs-croatia-world-cup-clash/): The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.
- [Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 – Preview, predictions, team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/spain-vs-austria-world-cup-round-of-32-preview-predictions-team-news/): Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
- [In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/in-pictures-hunger-despair-as-venezuela-quake-death-toll-rises/): Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.
- [‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/the-crisis-is-deep-the-view-from-russia-as-fuel-shortages-worsen/): Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.
- [Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/trump-says-record-boats-leaving-hormuz-calls-communism-biggest-threat/): US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.
- [China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/chinas-new-ethnic-unity-law-extends-its-legal-reach-overseas/): Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.
- [Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/maradona-to-messi-why-bangladesh-loves-argentinas-footballers/): Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
- [More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/more-than-900-arrested-during-south-africas-antimigrant-protests/): Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
- [Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/taiwan-needs-to-become-a-hornets-nest-of-drones-us-diplomat-says/): De ​facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a ‘game-changing opportunity’ to enhance Taiwan’s security.
- [Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/businessman-on-trial-in-malta-over-prominent-journalists-murder/): Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
- [California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/california-gets-bruce-lee-day-in-a-first-for-us-states-chinese-americans/): Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
- [Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/survivors-look-to-foreign-aid-after-the-earthquakes-in-venezuela/): Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
- [Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/oil-prices-fall-to-levels-not-seen-since-start-of-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war.
- [Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/belgium-fans-erupt-after-latest-ever-goal-seals-place-in-last-16/): Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
- [German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/german-prosecutors-charge-ukrainian-suspect-over-nord-stream-explosions/): Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
- [US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/us-designates-ecuadors-chone-killers-gang-as-terrorist-organisation/): Ecuador’s government praises the US for backing President Noboa’s campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.
- [USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/usa-beat-bosnia-2-0-despite-balogun-red-card-enter-world-cup-last-16/): Balogun scored USA’s first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.
- [On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/on-the-front-line-of-congos-ebola-outbreak/): Al Jazeera’s Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
- [EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/eu-border-rules-causing-travel-chaos-ahead-of-summer-peak-industry-warns/): European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
- [Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/lawyer-takes-trump-to-task-over-unchecked-presidential-powers/): Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect rights.
- [Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/ocean-temperatures-hit-record-highs-as-el-nino-looms/): The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
- [Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/kyiv-attacked-after-ukraines-zelenskyy-warns-of-massive-russian-strike/): Explosions heard across Ukraine’s capital as forces defend against ballistic missiles and drones targeting the city.
- [‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/a-war-zone-venezuela-aid-workers-fear-health-crisis-after-earthquakes/): Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
- [Iran war live: ‘Positive progress’ as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/iran-war-live-positive-progress-as-us-tehran-wrap-up-indirect-talks/): Tehran says a ‘communication channel’ will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU.
- [Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/02/belgium-stage-3-2-comeback-win-over-senegal-to-enter-world-cup-last-16/): Tielemans’s penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium’s comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
- [Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/iran-football-team-welcomed-home-after-world-cup-exit/): Iran’s football team has landed back in Tehran after their World Cup
- [US judge sides with NAACP over proposed mail-in ballot restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-judge-sides-with-naacp-over-proposed-mail-in-ballot-restrictions/): President Trump has sought to limit mail-in voting and has ordered his administration to impose limits on the practice.
- [Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/couple-arrested-after-daring-empire-state-marriage-proposal-stunt/): Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for ‘rooftopping’, a climbing sport.
- [E Jean Carroll demands Donald Trump pay $5.8m in damages from 2019 case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/e-jean-carroll-demands-donald-trump-pay-5-8m-in-damages-from-2019-case/): Carroll’s lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.
- [Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/russian-couple-arrested-after-climbing-empire-state-building/): Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
- [Iran to open ‘communication channel’ on MoU with US after talks in Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/iran-to-open-communication-channel-on-mou-with-us-after-talks-in-qatar/): Iran’s Deputy FM Gharibabadi also says part of $6bn in frozen assets would be used to buy goods that Tehran needs.
- [LIVE: USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/live-usa-vs-bosnia-and-herzegovina-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates as USA play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San Francisco.
- [US Supreme Court hands wealthy donors more sway with latest decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-supreme-court-hands-wealthy-donors-more-sway-with-latest-decision/): Critics say the ruling invites corruption, benefitting wealthy donors and amplifying special interest sway in politics.
- [US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/us-signs-1-lease-with-israel-to-build-permanent-embassy-in-west-jerusalem/): The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.
- [Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/israel-kills-three-palestinians-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): An Israeli drone strike near a Gaza hospital and fuel station kills at least three people, reports Wafa news agency.
- [Seven more sentenced over Texas ICE detention centre shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/seven-more-sentenced-over-texas-ice-detention-centre-shooting/): US prosecutors have alleged those involved in the Prairieland Detention Center protest were linked to antifa.
- [Israeli opposition signal foreign policy change in style, but not substance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/israeli-opposition-signal-foreign-policy-change-in-style-but-not-substance/): Israeli opposition criticise the means employed by Netanyahu, but cannot risk opposing his ends.
- [Kane double fires England to comeback win over DR Congo at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/kane-double-fires-england-to-comeback-win-over-dr-congo-at-world-cup-2026/): England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.
- [One week on from Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/01/one-week-on-from-venezuelas-deadly-earthquakes/): One week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, more than 1,900 are confirmed dead while tens of thousands are missing.
- [Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/trump-hints-israels-benjamin-netanyahu-may-visit-us-as-early-as-next-week/): The visit would mark Netanyahu’s seventh visit to the US since Trump returned to office for a second term as president.
- [At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/at-least-7-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-forces-over-past-48-hours-in-gaza/): A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/fifa-world-cup-2026-best-round-of-16-knockout-matches-to-watch/): As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.
- [Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/police-clash-with-protesters-outside-afd-meeting/): German police scuffled with protesters as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held its national convention
- [Russian attacks leave trail of destruction across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/russian-attacks-leave-trail-of-destruction-across-ukraine/): Russian attacks leave trail of destruction across Ukraine
- [Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/iran-promotes-message-of-continuity-and-revenge-at-khamenei-commemoration/): Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.
- [Brain drain leaves Yemen’s health sector in tatters and millions helpless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/brain-drain-leaves-yemens-health-sector-in-tatters-and-millions-helpless/): Yemen’s health professionals have been leaving the country in search of higher income and a safer working environment.
- [Canada vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/canada-vs-morocco-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16/): Live coverage and text updates as cohosts Canada play Morocco in the round of 16 knockout stage.
- [Pope Leo urges migrant protection, integration on visit to Lampedusa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/pope-leo-urges-migrant-protection-integration-on-visit-to-lampedusa/): Pontiff urges people in Europe and US to welcome and assist migrants during symbolic trip to Italy’s frontier island.
- [Nabatieh recovery begins amid ongoing southern Lebanon tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/nabatieh-recovery-begins-amid-ongoing-southern-lebanon-tensions/): Nabatieh recovery begins amid ongoing southern Lebanon tensions
- [Why closure matters at the end of life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/why-closure-matters-at-the-end-of-life/): A peaceful, supported end-of-life experience — focused on family and closure — can transform both dying and grieving.
- [Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/thousands-protest-in-germany-as-far-right-afd-party-meets/): Protesters from unions, civil society and left-wing parties aim to disrupt AfD annual conference in Erfurt.
- [England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/england-vs-mexico-at-azteca-kickoff-altitude-and-weather-explained/): The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.
- [Firefighters race to contain flames in northeastern Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/firefighters-race-to-contain-flames-in-northeastern-spain/): Firefighters race to contain flames in northeastern Spain
- [Millions mourn Iran’s Ali Khamenei amid historic funeral procession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/millions-mourn-irans-ali-khamenei-amid-historic-funeral-procession/): Mourners pack Tehran streets for Khamenei’s funeral, with ceremonies spanning cities and ending in Mashhad burial.
- [Ukraine hits oil and military facilities near Russia’s St Petersburg](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/ukraine-hits-oil-and-military-facilities-near-russias-st-petersburg/): Kyiv’s drones disrupt St Petersburg internet and flights as Russian strikes halt a gas facility in central Ukraine.
- [In South Asia, America has stopped asking India for permission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/in-south-asia-america-has-stopped-asking-india-for-permission/): Washington has started dealing with regional players without regard for Indian interests.
- [America250: How the US heatwave will affect Fourth of July celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/america250-how-the-us-heatwave-will-affect-fourth-of-july-celebrations/): From Washington to LA, how plans to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary could be disrupted by extreme heat.
- [Armed fighters attack multiple towns across Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/armed-fighters-attack-multiple-towns-across-mali/): Tuareg-led armed ⁠group says it attacked northern town where Malian troops and Russian fighters are based.
- [Thousands gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/thousands-gather-as-khamenei-funeral-ceremonies-open-in-tehran/): Thousands of mourners attended the public grand procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran.
- [Cape Verde fans overjoyed with team’s World Cup run despite Argentina loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/cape-verde-fans-overjoyed-with-teams-world-cup-run-despite-argentina-loss/): Tiny island nation’s colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.
- [Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/russia-claims-it-captured-the-strategic-key-ukrainian-city-of-kostiantynivk/): Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
- [Cape Verde fans celebrate history despite loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/cape-verde-fans-celebrate-history-despite-loss/): Cape Verde fans celebrate history despite loss
- [Key takeaways from Round of 32 stage at World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/key-takeaways-from-round-of-32-stage-at-world-cup-2026/): A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.
- [Saudi-led coalition pledges ‘unprecedented’ force against Houthi threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/saudi-led-coalition-pledges-unprecedented-force-against-houthi-threats/): Yemen ports and Sanaa airport potential targets, Saudi coalition says, as it responds fiercely to Houthi threats.
- [At 250, America is still deciding who belongs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/at-250-america-is-still-deciding-who-belongs/): Birthright citizenship survived, but the fight over who is fully recognised as American is far from over.
- [Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/trump-praises-army-rails-against-communism-in-us-250th-anniversary-speech/): At Mount Rushmore Trump warns of ‘communist menace’, ties rhetoric to immigration ahead of November midterms.
- [Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at NYC’s Madison Square Garden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-marry-at-nycs-madison-square-garden/): A-list celebrities attend wedding at Madison Square Garden to see superstar couple tie the knot.
- [France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 – Mbappe, prediction, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/france-vs-paraguay-world-cup-round-of-16-mbappe-prediction-kickoff/): France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.
- [Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/trump-calls-communism-a-mortal-threat-at-us-250th-birthday-event/): Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event.
- [Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/could-israel-really-build-settlements-in-gaza/): After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.
- [Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/thirty-two-years-on-young-rwandans-reflect-on-progress-pain-and-hope/): For many young Rwandans, Liberation Day is as much about the future as the past.
- [FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 match schedule and which teams qualified](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/fifa-world-cup-round-of-16-match-schedule-and-which-teams-qualified/): Full list of teams in the World Cup’s last-16, who they play for a place in the quarterfinals and match start times.
- [Ahead of Morocco vs Canada at the World Cup, comparisons arise with the 2022 team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/ahead-of-morocco-vs-canada-at-the-world-cup-comparisons-arise-with-the-2022-team/): Despite the ups and downs between the two World Cups, Morocco have once again risen as the top Arab and African team.
- [Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/arias-sends-colombia-into-world-cup-last-16-with-1-0-win-over-ghana/): The World Cup Round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.
- [‘El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,’ warns ex-UN official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/el-obeid-crisis-could-be-worse-than-el-fasher-warns-ex-un-official/): Mukesh Kapila, ex-UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan warns that, ‘El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher’.
- [Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/ronaldo-sends-message-to-venezuelan-earthquake-survivor/): Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, recovering in hospital.
- [Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/quakes-reduce-venezuela-tourist-town-to-rubble-leaving-economy-in-tatters/): Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.
- [Iran war live: Millions expected in Tehran for funeral of Ali Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/iran-war-live-millions-expected-in-tehran-for-funeral-of-ali-khamenei/): Israeli attacks on Gaza continue with a child killed and another injured in a drone strike, according to civil defence.
- [England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/england-vs-mexico-world-cup-knockout-match-to-go-ahead-as-scheduled/): No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.
- [Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/egypt-coach-dedicates-world-cup-win-to-palestine-as-gaza-celebrates/): Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.
- [Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/messi-scores-again-but-argentina-given-world-cup-upset-fright-by-cape-verde/): Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
- [Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/egypt-say-dallas-police-officer-pushed-player-team-director-at-world-cup/): A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt’s match.
- [NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/nasa-launches-robotic-mission-to-save-telescope-falling-back-to-earth/): A three-armed spacecraft blasts into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth.
- [‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/a-nightmare-strugging-with-the-aftermath-of-venezuelas-earthquakes/): Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
- [Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/thousands-forced-to-evacuate-in-colorado-as-wildfire-spreads/): The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/venezuelas-rodriguez-blames-propaganda-for-quake-response-backlash-2/): Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s quake response.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/venezuelas-rodriguez-blames-propaganda-for-quake-response-backlash/): Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s response.
- [Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/settlers-attack-activists-palestinians-trying-to-access-their-land/): Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.
- [Lebanon-Israel deal betrays ‘victims of war crimes’, rights groups say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/lebanon-israel-deal-betrays-victims-of-war-crimes-rights-groups-say/): Human rights and media freedom organisations warned that the agreement prevents ‘recourse to international courts’.
- [US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/us-heatwave-raises-alarms-over-ai-data-centre-energy-demands/): US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
- [Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/mamdani-calls-for-unity-on-americas-250th-birthday/): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US’s 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals.
- [Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/is-chinas-new-ethnic-unity-law-a-step-towards-forced-assimilation/): The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.
- [Ukrainian woman identified as main suspect in Monaco bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/ukrainian-woman-identified-as-main-suspect-in-monaco-bombing/): Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday’s bombing in Monaco.
- [Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/israeli-settlers-intensify-attacks-in-west-bank-targeting-water-supplies/): The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.
- [Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/iran-begins-week-of-funeral-ceremonies-for-slain-supreme-leader-khamenei/): Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.
- [LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/live-argentina-vs-cape-verde-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi’s Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
- [Saudi deputy foreign minister pays respects at Khamenei funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/saudi-deputy-foreign-minister-pays-respects-at-khamenei-funeral/): Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader’s funeral
- [World leaders pay tribute to Iran’s late leader Khamenei in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/world-leaders-pay-tribute-to-irans-late-leader-khamenei-in-tehran/): World leaders pay tribute to Iran’s late leader Khamenei in Tehran
- [Pakistan bus crash kills 40](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/pakistan-bus-crash-kills-40/): At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.
- [Yemen’s Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after alleged airspace intrusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/yemens-houthis-threaten-saudi-arabia-after-alleged-airspace-intrusion/): Army says it confronted Saudi planes that ⁠allegedly tried to ⁠stop an Iranian civilian ​aircraft from landing at Sanaa.
- [Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/hottest-june-on-record-in-france-as-heatwave-deaths-rise-to-alarming-levels/): The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.
- [Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/germanys-merz-defends-nato-spending-after-trump-calls-it-ridiculous/): Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.
- [Heavy rain floods Mumbai during intense monsoon spell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/heavy-rain-floods-mumbai-during-intense-monsoon-spell/): Heavy monsoon rains have inundated parts of Mumbai, India’s financial capital, causing widespread flooding.
- [Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/gaza-sports-community-pledges-to-continue-legacy-of-killed-goalkeeper/): Slain seeking cooking gas, Gaza goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar joins more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed in war.
- [Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/why-is-the-uk-mired-in-a-maternity-and-neonatal-deaths-scandal/): An inquiry found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came to harm or died due to poor care.
- [Russia’s advance collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ troops killed in June](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/russias-advance-collapses-in-ukraine-40000-troops-killed-in-june/): Ukraine’s long-range strikes hit targets in Russia, where anxiety is rising.
- [Osaka defeats Kasatkina to make Wimbledon round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/osaka-defeats-kasatkina-to-make-wimbledon-round-of-16/): Four-time grand slam winner continues to impress at SW19, losing only four games to Daria ⁠Kasatkina in round three.
- [Election wins prove pro-Palestine US campus protests didn’t fail: Activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/election-wins-prove-pro-palestine-us-campus-protests-didnt-fail-activists/): With Columbia University set to be represented in Congress by former protester, advocates see ‘new wave of hope’.
- [Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/mourners-bury-victims-of-damascus-cafe-bombing-with-six-lawyers-among-dead/): Syrian Bar Association mourns six lawyers amid international condemnation of Thursday’s attack in Damascus.
- [Interpol names Ukrainian woman as suspect in Monaco bombing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/interpol-names-ukrainian-woman-as-suspect-in-monaco-bombing/): Anastasiia Berezovska is named as the chief suspect responsible for injuring Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.
- [‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/if-it-dies-its-on-you-saving-nigerias-benin-bronze-casting/): Behind the global restitution story, master artisans are fighting to keep a centuries-old craft alive.
- [World cup wrap day 22](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/world-cup-wrap-day-22/): World cup wrap day 22
- [UN sounds ‘red alert’ over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/un-sounds-red-alert-over-human-rights-catastrophe-in-sudans-el-obeid/): UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault.
- [Video: The Cape Verde effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/video-the-cape-verde-effect/): Cape Verde’s World Cup run has become about more than football.
- [Canada vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 16: Saibari, prediction, schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/canada-vs-morocco-world-cup-round-of-16-saibari-prediction-schedule/): World Cup cohosts Canada face mighty Morocco in their first-ever last-16 appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
- [What is Nayara, the Indian firm Russia is reportedly importing oil from?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/what-is-nayara-the-indian-firm-russia-is-reportedly-importing-oil-from/): Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities causing long queues for fuel across the country.
- [Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/nagelsmann-quits-as-germany-coach-after-early-world-cup-2026-exit/): Nagelsmann’s departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job.
- [Argentina fans revel in Messi’s Miami homecoming before Cape Verde match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/argentina-fans-revel-in-messis-miami-homecoming-before-cape-verde-match/): Argentinian supporters turn Miami Beach into a celebratory hub ahead of their team’s only World Cup match in Messi city.
- [An AIDS-free generation is within reach, but not guaranteed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/an-aids-free-generation-is-within-reach-but-not-guaranteed/): New tools and community-led care can save lives, but only if governments sustain the global HIV response.
- [Bangkok’s ambulance volunteers: Saving lives or putting them at risk?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/bangkoks-ambulance-volunteers-saving-lives-or-putting-them-at-risk/): 101 East enters the dangerous world of Bangkok’s volunteer ambulance crews racing to be first at accident scenes.
- [Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/israel-approves-plan-to-establish-13-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinian officials warn against the implications of the plan, saying it would further isolate East Jerusalem.
- [US Police staff spark altercation with Egyptian players posing with fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/us-police-staff-spark-altercation-with-egyptian-players-posing-with-fans/): US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt’s national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas.
- [Russia’s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys ‘asymmetrical tactics’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/russias-triumphant-tone-shifts-as-ukraine-deploys-asymmetrical-tactics/): Putin wobbles as Russia’s top brass stays mum on Kyiv’s long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue.
- [Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/moldovas-prime-minister-quits-triggering-governments-resignation/): Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket, Friday schedule, predictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-16-bracket-friday-schedule-predictions/): Three final Round of 16 spots up for grabs as Argentina, Australia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana are in action.
- [Four killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/four-killed-in-ukraine-a-day-after-deadliest-russian-attacks-this-year/): At least two people were separately killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s border regions.
- [How New York’s ‘Little Egypt’ celebrates the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/how-new-yorks-little-egypt-celebrates-the-world-cup/): The World Cup is bringing New York City’s Egyptian community together in Astoria, Queens.
- [Hundreds of fans cheer Portugal’s win at star team’s residence in Toronto](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/hundreds-of-fans-cheer-portugals-win-at-star-teams-residence-in-toronto/): Crowds in hundreds of Portugal football fans cheered the star team’s World Cup win.
- [EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli spyware, report says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/eu-lawmaker-investigating-surveillance-hacked-by-israeli-spyware-report-says/): Greek former parliamentarian Stelios Kouloglou targeted with Pegasus software, Citizen Lab analysis finds.
- [$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/500m-for-trump-access-for-pakistan-how-a-crypto-diplomatic-bet-paid-off/): The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration.
- [UN warns likelihood of ‘extreme weather events’ as El Nino set to intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/un-warns-likelihood-of-extreme-weather-events-as-el-nino-set-to-intensify/): World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino.
- [At least 40 killed in passenger bus crash in southwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/at-least-40-killed-in-passenger-bus-crash-in-southwest-pakistan/): Bus lost control and fell into the rocky ravine near border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials say.
- [Man holding Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire outside UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/man-holding-tibetan-flag-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-outside-un/): Man described by campaigner as ‘a tireless advocate for Tibet’ pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
- [Argentina vs Cape Verde: World Cup Round of 32: Messi, prediction, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/argentina-vs-cape-verde-world-cup-round-of-32-messi-prediction-kickoff/): Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the reigning champions, face minnows Cape Verde in a last-32 clash in Miami.
- [Are Europe’s extreme summers the new normal? What the science says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/are-europes-extreme-summers-the-new-normal-what-the-science-says/): WHO warns Europe must ‘plan for heat like winter flu’ as experts reveal how permanent this summer’s extreme heat is.
- [Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/switzerland-beat-algeria-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-round-of-16-in-style/): Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
- [Delcy Rodriguez responds to public anger at government response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/delcy-rodriguez-responds-to-public-anger-at-government-response/): Delcy Rodriguez says 80% of the buildings that collapsed in earthquakes were privately developed.
- [Papua rebels claim to have killed US pilot in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/papua-rebels-claim-to-have-killed-us-pilot-in-indonesia/): A US pilot has been killed in Indonesia’s Papua region after separatist rebels said they shot him.
- [Canada’s Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/03/canadas-carney-secures-deal-for-pipeline-to-expand-oil-exports-beyond-us/): Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump’s trade war.
- [Philippine Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial begins: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/philippine-vice-president-dutertes-impeachment-trial-begins-what-we-know/): Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- [Are you older or younger than the rest of the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/are-you-older-or-younger-than-the-rest-of-the-world/): Enter the day you were born and we will place you in the lineup of all eight billion people alive today.
- [UK’s Farage’s gold deal tests his populist brand as Restore Britain rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/uks-farages-gold-deal-tests-his-populist-brand-as-restore-britain-rises/): As another far-right party gains ground, scrutiny of Farage’s outside earnings challenges his anti-establishment image.
- [FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, Portugal vs Spain prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/fifa-world-cup-round-of-16-bracket-schedule-portugal-vs-spain-prediction/): Round of 16 continues as Portugal-Spain rivalry renews before USA take on Belgium.
- [Moment Israeli soldier hurls stun grenade into Palestinians’ car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/moment-israeli-soldier-hurls-stun-grenade-into-palestinians-car/): Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.
- [Impeachment trial of Philippines VP Sara Duterte begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/impeachment-trial-of-philippines-vp-sara-duterte-begins/): Impeachment trial of Philippines VP Sara Duterte begins
- [At least 19 people killed in Sri Lanka prison clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/at-least-19-people-killed-in-sri-lanka-prison-clashes/): More than 100 people wounded after violence broke out on Sunday and continued into Monday.
- [Mexican fans proud despite World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/mexican-fans-proud-despite-world-cup-exit/): Mexican fans proud despite World Cup exit
- [Khamenei’s funeral procession moves through Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/khameneis-funeral-procession-moves-through-tehran/): Crowds filled the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began.
- [Funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/funeral-procession-for-irans-slain-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-under-way/): Iranians mourn along procession route before burial in Mashhad during weeklong ceremonies.
- [China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/china-missile-test-draws-criticism-from-australia-new-zealand-japan/): Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
- [Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/portugal-vs-spain-world-cup-last-16-ronaldo-yamal-start-and-prediction/): Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.
- [Is the US really preparing to drop Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/is-the-us-really-preparing-to-drop-israel/): With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether the special relationship may be at an end
- [Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid post-war struggles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/sudans-maternity-wards-reopen-bringing-hope-amid-post-war-struggles/): Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.
- [Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-11-on-eve-of-nato-summit-authorities-say/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- [Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/haaland-rewrites-history-by-carrying-norway-into-world-cup-quarterfinals/): Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.
- [Haaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/haaland-inspired-norway-stun-brazil-in-historic-world-cup-knockout-win/): Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.
- [Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/which-teams-are-in-the-world-cup-quarterfinals-and-whats-the-schedule/): The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup as it builds, with match kickoff times and locations.
- [Sports stadium becomes home for victims of the Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/sports-stadium-becomes-home-for-victims-of-the-venezuela-earthquakes/): A sports stadium in La Guaira state has been turned into a makeshift home and logistics centre for thousands of victims.
- [OPEC+ countries say they will expand monthly oil production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/opec-countries-say-they-will-expand-monthly-oil-production/): Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day.
- [Bellingham inspires 10-man England in 3-2 last-16 thriller to beat Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/bellingham-inspires-10-man-england-in-3-2-last-16-thriller-to-beat-mexico/): England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach 2026 quarterfinals.
- [How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/how-conflict-minerals-fuel-war-in-eastern-dr-congo-amid-us-sanctions/): The move underscores growing scrutiny of the conflict mineral trade fuelling violence in eastern DR Congo.
- [Ronaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/ronaldos-last-world-cup-we-will-see-says-portugal-star-before-spain-clash/): ‘I will finish when I choose,’ Ronaldo reveals amid speculation about his World Cup future ahead of the last-16 match.
- [Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/neymar-quits-international-football-after-brazils-world-cup-knockout-loss/): The injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
- [Tuareg fighters claim to have shot down a Russian helicopter in Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/tuareg-fighters-claim-to-have-shot-down-a-russian-helicopter-in-mali/): Tuareg fighters in Mali have released footage claiming to have shot down a Russian Africa Corps Mi-24 helicopter.
- [Iran war live: Tehran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/iran-war-live-tehran-prepares-for-ali-khameneis-funeral-procession/): Millions expected at funeral procession for Iran’s slain supreme leader in Tehran today.
- [Belgium ‘astonished’ at FIFA’s U-turn on Balogun red card for USA match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/belgium-astonished-at-fifas-u-turn-on-balogun-red-card-for-usa-match/): Belgium’s football federation is ‘investigating all potential options’ to safeguard football after FIFA’s U-turn.
- [Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/haaland-scores-twice-as-norway-stun-brazil-2-1-in-world-cup-2026-last-16/): Haaland’s brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book a quarterfinal against Mexico or England.
- [How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/how-a-son-rescued-his-father-from-the-rubble-of-venezuelas-earthquakes/): After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers.
- [Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/venezuelan-leader-marks-independence-day-with-message-of-no-social-unrest/): Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government’s handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24.
- [Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/turkiye-gears-up-for-its-first-nato-summit-in-22-years/): Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit – the first it will host in 22 years.
- [Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/palestinian-baby-dies-in-west-bank-after-israel-blocks-urgent-medical-care/): Israeli forces also shoot dead a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank and kill two Palestinians in Gaza.
- [How will the rise of right-wing populism affect Latin America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/how-will-the-rise-of-right-wing-populism-affect-latin-america/): Conservatives are winning elections across the region.
- [10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/10000-people-evacuated-as-wildfire-tears-through-southern-france/): A fast-moving wildfire has forced around 10,000 people to evacuate after burning more than 1,500 hectares in France.
- [FIFA World Cup: All to know as Ronaldo’s Portugal play Spain in the last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/fifa-world-cup-all-to-know-as-ronaldos-portugal-play-spain-in-the-last-16/): Cristiano Ronaldo is just one of several key talking points before Portugal and Spain clash in a round of 16 epic in Dallas.
- [Mexico vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/mexico-vs-england-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16/): Live coverage and text updates with full build-up and team news ahead from our commentary stream of Mexico vs England.
- [Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/albanian-court-frees-protesters-who-rallied-against-kushner-linked-resort/): The planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protests
- [America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/america-at-250-democracys-greatest-experiment/): Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence – the nation’s ideals, contradictions, and what it has become.
- [12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/12-tonne-whale-removed-from-dr-congo-beach/): A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.
- [Australia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/australia-thrash-england-to-win-record-seventh-womens-t20-world-cup/): Beth Mooney (64) and Phoebe Litchfield (48) lead Australia’s stunning seven-wicket win over the hosts at Lord’s.
- [Volunteers vow to keep searching for Venezuela earthquake survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/volunteers-vow-to-keep-searching-for-venezuela-earthquake-survivors/): Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors.
- [8 injured, including 4 children, in New York City Fourth of July shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/8-injured-including-4-children-in-new-york-city-fourth-of-july-shooting/): A shooting at a Fourth of July celebration in the US city of New York wounded eight victims, four of whom are children.
- [Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/palestinians-rally-outside-al-shifa-hospital-demanding-medical-evacuation/): Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip.
- [Osaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/osaka-knocks-out-top-seeded-sabalenka-to-reach-wimbledon-quarterfinals/): Naomi Osaka beat world number one Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal.
- [Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/sons-of-irans-leader-ali-khamenei-attend-funeral-but-mojtaba-is-absent/): Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.
- [Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/russia-says-ukraine-rejects-local-ceasefire-in-dispute-over-kostiantynivka/): Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.
- [US Congressman denies existence of Palestinians in interview](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/us-congressman-denies-existence-of-palestinians-in-interview/): US Congressman Randy Fine claims “there is no such thing as Palestinian”, on interview show The Next Generation.
- [Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/lawmaker-mcgovern-americans-need-to-fight-for-the-soul-of-the-us/): The left is rising because Americans ‘want more from the Democrats’, US Representative Jim McGovern argues.
- [Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/trump-thanks-fifa-as-it-suspends-baloguns-ban-for-belgium-world-cup-match/): Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last-16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.
- [Brazil vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/brazil-vs-norway-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16/): Live coverage and text updates as Brazil play Norway in the round of 16 knockout stage.
- [What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/what-is-the-religious-and-political-messaging-behind-khameneis-funeral/): The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.
- [Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/super-typhoon-bavi-threatens-guam-with-catastrophic-winds-and-flooding/): The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.
- [50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/50-houthi-fighters-killed-in-renewed-clashes-in-yemen/): Yemeni government officials say the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah.
- [Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/photo-of-abused-palestinian-detainee-causes-anguish-for-two-gaza-mothers/): Disturbing image showing restrained detainee adds to agony of two mothers, each of whom is certain he is their son.
- [Charles Leclerc wins F1 British Grand Prix behind the safety car](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/charles-leclerc-wins-f1-british-grand-prix-behind-the-safety-car/): Charles Leclerc collects his first victory of the 2026 F1 season after late safety car confusion in the final laps.
- [Syria delays first session of transitional parliament without explanation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/syria-delays-first-session-of-transitional-parliament-without-explanation/): The transitional parliament aims to draft a new elections law during its 30-month term.
- [Cape Verde celebrates team’s return after historic World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/cape-verde-celebrates-teams-return-after-historic-world-cup/): Cape Verde’s football team is getting a hero’s welcome on its return home after a historic World Cup run.
- [Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s life in ‘grave danger’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/dr-hussam-abu-safias-life-in-grave-danger/): ‘This is the last time you’ll see me.’
- [At least 15 Yemeni government troops killed in Hodeidah fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/at-least-15-yemeni-government-troops-killed-in-hodeidah-fighting/): Yemeni minister says more than 50 Houthi fighters were killed in the Hodeidah clashes.
- [Millions attend funeral prayers for Iran’s Khamenei and family](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/millions-attend-funeral-prayers-for-irans-khamenei-and-family/): Millions of people have attended funeral prayers in Tehran for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Extreme weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/extreme-weather-disrupts-uss-250th-anniversary-celebrations/): Extreme weather disrupted the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, forcing evacuations, cancellations and delays.
- [What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/what-to-know-about-the-renewed-coordinated-attacks-across-mali/): Separatist Tuareg-led group and regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for attacks on army positions.
- [Indonesian army recovers US pilot’s body from Papua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/indonesian-army-recovers-us-pilots-body-from-papua/): Indonesian troops have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas Goselin from the restive Papua region.
- [Release Dr Hussam Abu Safia immediately!](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/release-dr-hussam-abu-safia-immediately/): It’s been more than 1,000 days of genocide and 500 days of Abu Safia’s detention. We need urgent action to end both.
- [China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/china-and-russia-to-hold-annual-joint-naval-drills/): Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
- [Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/trump-praises-us-military-as-it-marks-250-years-of-independence/): Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence
- [Sooryavanshi sets record for youngest India player in international match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/sooryavanshi-sets-record-for-youngest-india-player-in-international-match/): Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest debutant for India in a T20 loss to England at Old Trafford.
- [Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/jailed-gaza-hospital-chief-in-life-threatening-condition-rights-group-says/): Elyas Abu Safia says his father Hussam can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison.
- [How xenophobia went viral in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/how-xenophobia-went-viral-in-south-africa/): The online campaign stoking South Africa’s latest xenophobic backlash.
- [Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/reform-uks-farage-failed-to-disclose-funds-from-convicted-criminal-report/): George Cottrell provided funds for Reform UK leader’s security, drivers, staff and accommodation, Sunday Times reports.
- [Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Morocco’s World Cup victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/palestinians-in-gaza-celebrate-moroccos-world-cup-victory/): Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Morocco’s World Cup victory
- [China releases underground church pastor after months in detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/china-releases-underground-church-pastor-after-months-in-detention/): Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.
- [FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/fifa-world-cup-round-of-16-bracket-schedule-predictions-and-latest-news/): Second round of knockout matches features Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England. We have predictions and the latest news.
- [Egypt and Morocco fans celebrate World Cup wins by singing for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/egypt-and-morocco-fans-celebrate-world-cup-wins-by-singing-for-palestine/): Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone.
- [Trump offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war in Putin call, Kremlin says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/trump-offers-to-help-end-russia-ukraine-war-in-putin-call-kremlin-says/): Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Trump made the offer during a nearly 90-minute phone call with the Russian president.
- [Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/irans-china-envoy-vows-special-hormuz-treatment-for-friendly-countries/): Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.
- [Brazil vs Norway: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Vinicius, Haaland and prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/brazil-vs-norway-fifa-world-cup-last-16-vinicius-haaland-and-prediction/): Norway are one of only three countries Brazil have faced at a World Cup without registering at least one victory.
- [Native Americans Resisting ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/native-americans-resisting-ice/): A Native American lawyer confronts ICE as he channels generational resistance into a fight for justice in the US.
- [Trump lauds Americans in storm-delayed 250th anniversary speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/trump-lauds-americans-in-storm-delayed-250th-anniversary-speech/): President Trump has praised Americans as ‘a historic and heroic people’, in a speech on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- [A name, a document, a future: Cameroon’s fight to register every child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/a-name-a-document-a-future-cameroons-fight-to-register-every-child/): Efforts to expand birth registration in Cameroon are gaining ground, but millions of children remain undocumented.
- [Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/severe-weather-disrupts-uss-250th-celebrations/): Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.
- [Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/fireworks-light-up-new-york-city-to-mark-250-years-of-us-independence/): Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline as America marked its 250th anniversary.
- [This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/this-immigrant-served-in-the-us-military-now-he-faces-deportation/): Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.
- [Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/mbappe-draws-level-with-messi-as-france-beat-paraguay-to-set-up-morocco-tie/): Kylian Mbappe moves level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at World Cup 2026 as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
- [Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/ticket-prices-plunge-for-usa-belgium-world-cup-last-16-match/): The price for the final 2026 World ⁠Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 ⁠on Tuesday.
- [White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/white-nationalists-march-in-washington-dc-area-during-july-4-festivities/): Donald Trump has faced condemnation for failing to forcefully reject white nationalists during his presidency.
- [Iran war live: Huge crowds mourn Khamenei, Trump vows calm during funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/iran-war-live-huge-crowds-mourn-khamenei-trump-vows-calm-during-funeral/): Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February.
- [White nationalists march on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250 celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/05/white-nationalists-march-on-washington-dc-ahead-of-freedom-250-celebrations/): Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250.
- [Masses of Iranians defy heatwave on second day of Khamenei’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/masses-of-iranians-defy-heatwave-on-second-day-of-khameneis-funeral/): Iran has marked the second day of funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- [US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/us-influence-challenged-by-changing-global-order-paolo-von-schirach/): US influence challenged by changing global order: Paolo von Schirach
- [Ounahi fires Morocco into World Cup quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/ounahi-fires-morocco-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-with-3-0-win-over-canada/): Azzedine Ounahi scored two of three second-half goals as Morocco ended cohosts run to reach last eight.
- [Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/lebanons-aoun-calls-on-us-to-keep-always-standing-beside-his-country/): In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can ‘open a new page of hope’.
- [At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/at-least-20-drown-as-boat-carrying-students-after-exams-sinks-in-dr-congo/): Witnesses say the boat may have been carrying more than 200 passengers.
- [Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/will-economic-pressure-move-the-kremlin-towards-talks-with-kyiv/): Relentless Ukrainian strikes on refineries have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.
- [Has the US reckoned with its own history?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/has-the-us-reckoned-with-its-own-history/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to scholar Kimberle Crenshaw on whether the US is sliding backwards on civil rights.
- [America’s Indigenous Legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/americas-indigenous-legacy/): The Potomac isn’t just the name of a river, it’s part of a much older story. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explains.
- [A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/a-politically-charged-holiday-the-us-celebrates-its-250th-anniversary/): The semiquincentennial has been meet with controversy, as President Trump seeks to exert influence over the celebration.
- [Russia’s Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s ‘nuclear weapon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/russias-medvedev-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-irans-nuclear-weapon/): Dmitry Medvedev says Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possession of a nuclear.
- [France vs Paraguay LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/france-vs-paraguay-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16/): Live coverage and text commentary stream updates as Mbappe’s France face Paraguay in the Round of 16 knockout game.
- [Turkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be able to ‘dynamite’ US-Iran deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/04/turkiyes-erdogan-says-israel-must-not-be-able-to-dynamite-us-iran-deal/): The Turkiye leader has repeatedly accused Israel of trying to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- [Displaced Gaza farmers turn to dirt near tents to grow crops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/displaced-gaza-farmers-turn-to-dirt-near-tents-to-grow-crops/): Israel has devastated 95 percent of Gaza’s farms, engineering starvation and aid dependency, experts warn.
- [At least nine police officers killed in southwestern Pakistan attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/at-least-nine-police-officers-killed-in-southwestern-pakistan-attack/): Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, says 15 assailants killed in ‘clearance operations’.
- [Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/ukrainian-drones-hit-russian-fuel-tankers/): Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel tankers
- [Bangladesh landslides kill nine, including eight Rohingya in refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/bangladesh-landslides-kill-nine-including-eight-rohingya-in-refugee-camp/): Hillsides collapse at four locations at camps in Cox’s Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh amid monsoon rains.
- [The Responsibility to Protect doctrine can be resurrected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/the-responsibility-to-protect-doctrine-can-be-resurrected/): The legal norm has been manipulated and forgotten. But today it is needed more than ever
- [Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/egypt-coach-makes-impassioned-plea-for-palestine-in-pre-match-conference/): Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference
- [What does Trump want from his NATO allies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/what-does-trump-want-from-his-nato-allies/): What does Trump want from his NATO allies?
- [USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/usa-crashes-out-after-4-1-defeat-to-belgium/): Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned.
- [Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/syrias-capital-rocked-by-blasts-during-macron-visit/): Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
- [Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/explosions-in-damascus-during-macron-visit-what-we-know/): Blasts occur near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departs for presidential palace.
- [UK High Court to rule in Prince Harry’s Daily Mail privacy case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/uk-high-court-to-rule-in-prince-harrys-daily-mail-privacy-case/): UK High Court to rule on a privacy case brought by Prince Harry against Daily Mail publisher.
- [What is the new Gaza administration as Hamas dissolves government?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/what-is-the-new-gaza-administration-as-hamas-dissolves-government/): The NCAG will oversee civilian affairs such as health and education, as well as security.
- [FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/fifa-world-cup-argentina-vs-egypt-ronaldo-exit-and-mbappe-condemns-racism/): Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.
- [Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/russia-touts-war-with-nato-amid-losses-in-ukraine/): As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin’s backers decry Kyiv’s Western allies.
- [Explosions in Damascus as French president visits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/explosions-in-damascus-as-french-president-visits/): Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
- [After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/after-iran-war-upheaval-global-shipping-eyes-return-to-status-quo/): Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
- [Switzerland vs Colombia: World Cup last 16: Prediction, start time and news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/switzerland-vs-colombia-world-cup-last-16-prediction-start-time-and-news/): Colombia, the World Cup’s dangerous outsiders, take on Switzerland in Vancouver for a place in the quarterfinals.
- [NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/natos-turkiye-summit-live-trump-leaders-to-meet-in-ankara/): Defence spending and support for Ukraine’s military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.
- [Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/explosions-heard-in-syrias-damascus/): Television footage shows plumes of smoke rising in the sky; cause of the blasts not immediately clear.
- [China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/china-sentences-former-local-official-to-death-in-324m-corruption-case/): Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
- [NATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/nato-summit-begins-who-is-attending-and-what-is-at-stake/): Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
- [France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/frances-court-of-appeal-to-rule-on-le-pen-conviction-what-its-all-about/): The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
- [Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/khameneis-coffin-arrives-in-holy-city-of-qom/): Tens of thousands of mourners gather in Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- [Egyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/egyptians-dream-of-toppling-argentina-in-historic-world-cup-match/): Streets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.
- [‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/limited-damage-upcoming-bollywood-film-angers-kashmir-pellet-gun-victims/): Makers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.
- [Sorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/sorry-usa-riled-for-world-cup-thrashing-by-belgium-despite-balogun-reprieve/): Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.
- [Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/palestine-weekly-one-thousand-days-of-genocide-in-gaza/): Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel’s genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October ‘ceasefire’.
- [Tanker on fire off coast of Oman after being hit by projectile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/tanker-on-fire-off-coast-of-oman-after-being-hit-by-projectile/): Iran’s TV claims the tanker ignored warnings, but no direct responsibility for the attack has been declared.
- [At least 16 people buried following landslide in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/at-least-16-people-buried-following-landslide-in-china/): The country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/cristiano-ronaldos-world-cup-career-ends-as-spain-defeat-portugal/): Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.
- [Anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach Hassan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/anyone-who-doesnt-feel-for-palestinians-is-not-human-egypt-coach-hassan/): Hossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/hamas-dissolves-civilian-governing-body-in-gaza-after-20-years/): Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
- [Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-jumps-to-more-than-3500/): Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
- [Balogun reprieve in vain as Belgium beat USA to set up Spain quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/balogun-reprieve-in-vain-as-belgium-beat-usa-to-set-up-spain-quarterfinal/): Folarin Balogun’s starting place, after a suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.
- [FIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/fifa-defends-balogun-red-card-referee-after-trump-calls-him-a-bit-suspect/): Raphael Claus is ‘one of the world’s leading professional referees’, FIFA says, following Trump’s comments.
- [Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/russia-sends-weapons-to-help-malis-government-hold-off-rebel-siege/): The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
- [Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/cuba-sees-nationwide-power-blackout-for-third-time-in-six-months/): People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
- [Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/mbappe-calls-paraguayan-lawmaker-despicable-over-racist-attack/): France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.
- [‘MAGA agenda on display’: FIFA, Trump slammed amid Balogun red card row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/maga-agenda-on-display-fifa-trump-slammed-amid-balogun-red-card-row/): Football experts, officials warn of ‘dangerous precedent’ set by FIFA after U-turn on red card for USA forward Balogun.
- [Iran war live: Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom; Hamas cedes Gaza governance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/iran-war-live-khameneis-body-arrives-in-qom-hamas-cedes-gaza-governance/): Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza, paving the way for a technocratic committee to take over.
- [Trevor Noah mocks Trump-FIFA World Cup red card controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/trevor-noah-mocks-trump-fifa-world-cup-red-card-controversy/): Comedian Trevor Noah joked that Trump’s intervention in Folarin Balogun’s red card saga was “government interference.”
- [Gambian mothers fear for their daughters as court weighs FGM ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/gambian-mothers-fear-for-their-daughters-as-court-weighs-fgm-ban/): As The Gambia’s Supreme Court prepares to rule on the FGM ban, mothers fear the law could be weakened.
- [Why el-Obeid matters as Sudan’s war enters a new phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/why-el-obeid-matters-as-sudans-war-enters-a-new-phase/): How fighting for el-Obeid could shape both Sudan’s war and its humanitarian crisis.
- [All to know about Ronaldo’s World Cup career as it ends in Spain loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/all-to-know-about-ronaldos-world-cup-career-as-it-ends-in-spain-loss/): The Portuguese captain became the only player to score in six World Cups after his brace against Uzbekistan.
- [Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/leading-us-democrats-withdraw-support-for-platner-after-assault-allegations/): Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
- [Over 5,500 children displaced by fighting in Sudan’s el-Obeid, charity says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/over-5500-children-displaced-by-fighting-in-sudans-el-obeid-charity-says/): Save the Children says families in and around the city of el-Obeid are facing increasingly difficult conditions.
- [Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/ronaldo-says-his-last-world-cup-is-over-but-portugal-decision-can-wait/): Portugal captain admits his team’s last-16 match against Spain was his final outing in the World Cup.
- [Morocco says it has dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/morocco-says-it-has-dismantled-isil-linked-cell-planning-attack/): Police arrest 10 suspects, seizing bladed weapons, military-style clothes and bomb‑making instructions.
- [One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/one-phone-call-one-vanishing-red-card-the-balogun-scandal/): Al Jazeera’s Basel Ghazoghli (@baselgazi) breaks down how the White House helped Folarin Balogun stay in the World Cup.
- [‘If you win, it’s a stain’: Americans react to FIFA-Balogun controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/if-you-win-its-a-stain-americans-react-to-fifa-balogun-controversy/): USA supporters divided on Trump’s intervention and FIFA’s decision to suspend striker’s ban in Belgium World Cup match.
- [Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for new submarines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/canada-picks-germanys-tkms-for-new-submarines/): The German-owned naval shipbuilder made the bid with NATO ally Norway, beating out South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.
- [Late Spain goal eliminates Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s international career?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/late-spain-goal-eliminates-portugal-ends-ronaldos-international-career/): Sub Mikel Merino scores in stoppage time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16.
- [USA vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/usa-vs-belgium-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-16/): Live coverage and text-stream updates of USA against Belgium in last-16 game, overshadowed by Balogun suspension row.
- [Mbappe, FFF hit back at Paraguayan senator Amarilla over racist tirade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/mbappe-fff-hit-back-at-paraguayan-senator-amarilla-over-racist-tirade/): Amarilla called Mbappe a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.
- [Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/macron-arrives-in-syria-for-talks-ahead-of-nato-summit-in-turkiye/): The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
- [Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after twin quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/survivors-and-bodies-still-being-pulled-from-rubble-days-after-twin-quakes/): International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck.
- [Influencers say they’re ‘honoured’ to attend Khamenei funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/influencers-say-theyre-honoured-to-attend-khamenei-funeral/): Several social media influencers travelled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- [US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/us-supreme-court-clears-path-for-texas-to-enforce-app-age-verification-law/): Parents must approve app downloads for minors as legal fight over Texas age verification law continues.
- [What is the fallout of the increasing violence in Mali?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/what-is-the-fallout-of-the-increasing-violence-in-mali/): Coalition of rebels and armed groups carries out another series of attacks.
- [Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/prosecutors-in-us-lay-out-case-against-alleged-killer-of-charlie-kirk/): Judge to decide whether there’s enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist’s killing.
- [Crowds hold ‘destroy Israel’ banner at Spain’s Pamplona bull run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/crowds-hold-destroy-israel-banner-at-spains-pamplona-bull-run/): A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival.
- [US judge tosses out Musk’s bid to void Twitter fraud verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/us-judge-tosses-out-musks-bid-to-void-twitter-fraud-verdict/): Jurors had found owner Elon Musk liable for tweets questioning whether Twitter was overrun by fake and spam accounts.
- [Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-surpasses-500/): Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.
- [Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimori](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/left-wing-candidate-roberto-sanchez-concedes-peru-vote-to-keiko-fujimori/): Announcement comes days after Peru’s electoral agency certified right-wing Fujimori as winner in razor-thin race.
- [Nigeria sees no sign that anti-immigrant violence is waning in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/nigeria-sees-no-sign-that-anti-immigrant-violence-is-waning-in-south-africa/): South Africa’s government has been accused of not doing enough to tackle xenophobic attacks.
- [NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/nato-chief-calls-for-credible-plans-to-reach-defence-spending-goals/): NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters rally for ‘Filton 25’ activists at UK court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/pro-palestine-protesters-rally-for-filton-25-activists-at-uk-court/): Pro-Palestine protesters rally for ‘Filton 25’ activists at UK court.
- [What makes this NATO summit high stakes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/what-makes-this-nato-summit-high-stakes/): Al Jazeera’s James Bays explains why NATO’s Ankara summit is high stakes.
- [Belgian football body challenges reversal of Balogun’s World Cup suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/belgian-football-body-challenges-reversal-of-baloguns-world-cup-suspension/): Trump says he asked FIFA’s president to review USA player Balogun’s game suspension, but did not tell him what to do.
- [Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last 16 clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/ticket-prices-continue-to-fall-for-usa-belgium-world-cup-last-16-clash/): Get-in prices for the round of 16 game at Seattle Stadium fall by 27 percent over the past three days.
- [Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to delay tariffs on Brazil until after election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/flavio-bolsonaro-asks-trump-to-delay-tariffs-on-brazil-until-after-election/): President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro’s son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
- [Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/iran-reappoints-a-familiar-face-to-powerful-post-during-khamenei-funeral/): The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’.
- [Argentina vs Egypt: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Messi, Salah, prediction, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/argentina-vs-egypt-fifa-world-cup-last-16-messi-salah-prediction-news/): Lionel Messi’s Argentina go up against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt in a spicy World Cup round of 16 encounter.
- [Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/ex-syrian-intelligence-chief-in-raqqa-convicted-of-torture-in-austria/): Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.
- [UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/un-rights-body-demands-release-of-palestinian-doctor-detained-by-israel/): Hussam Abu Safia’s family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
- [Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/khamenei-family-mourns-but-mojtabas-absence-fuels-public-insecurity/): Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran’s new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
- [US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/us-president-trump-defends-fifas-balogun-red-card-reversal/): US President Donald Trump defended FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension.
- [UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/un-discusses-prevention-of-genocide-six-times-it-failed-to-do-just-that/): The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel’s genocide on Gaza, Myanmar’s genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.
- [Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/netanyahu-says-his-ties-with-trump-are-fine-takes-aim-at-turkiye/): In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.
- [Portugal vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/portugal-vs-spain-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-16/): Live coverage and text updates of the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain in Dallas in the US.
- [Lebanon latest: Teacher killed by Israeli airstrike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/lebanon-latest-teacher-killed-by-israeli-airstrike/): Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett brings you the latest from Lebanon, where Israeli strikes continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.
- [FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/fifa-world-cup-mohamed-salah-and-the-ghosts-of-egypts-golden-generation/): Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.
- [Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/israels-smotrich-declares-revolution-in-west-bank-settlement-expansion/): Smotrich declares a settlement ‘revolution’ as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.
- [Is NATO at breaking point as it meets in Turkiye?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/is-nato-at-breaking-point-as-it-meets-in-turkiye/): NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience.
- [From Manchester to Downing Street: What Burnham could mean for Palantir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/from-manchester-to-downing-street-what-burnham-could-mean-for-palantir/): A 330 million pound NHS contract – and Palantir’s wider role in UK government – hangs on Andy Burnham’s next move.
- [The pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/the-pitfalls-of-institutionalising-us-military-aid-to-israel/): Shielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries.
- [Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/israeli-attack-on-vehicle-in-lebanon-kills-at-least-four/): Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
- [Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/large-scale-russian-attack-on-ukraine-before-nato-summit/): Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit
- [Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/refugees-killed-in-landslides-at-rohingya-camps-in-bangladesh/): Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
- [Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/baby-dies-after-israeli-troops-block-emergency-journey-to-hospital/): A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank
- [England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/england-boss-jokes-trump-could-help-lift-defenders-suspension/): England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
- [Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/hamas-announces-dissolution-of-gaza-governing-body/): A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
- [USA vs Belgium – World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/usa-vs-belgium-world-cup-last-16-trump-balogun-prediction-start-time/): Lobbying by President Trump and a last-minute U-turn by FIFA stir controversy before the knockout match.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-at-least-6-as-ceasefire-violations-continue/): Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.
- [El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan’s next el-Fasher?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/el-obeid-under-siege-by-rsf-could-this-be-sudans-next-el-fasher/): UN warns of ‘catastrophe’ in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.
- [Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/inmates-and-guards-killed-in-deadly-fighting-at-sri-lanka-prison/): Inmates and guards killed in deadly fighting at Sri Lanka prison
- [Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/huge-crowd-joins-funeral-procession-for-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei/): Enormous crowds gather in Tehran for third day to mourn amid calls for revenge against the US and Israel.
- [‘We have nothing to cool off with’: French heatwave exposes inequalities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/we-have-nothing-to-cool-off-with-french-heatwave-exposes-inequalities/): As people living in low-income areas are unable to escape the heat, analysts decry the government’s response.
- [Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/scorching-heat-worsens-suffering-in-gazas-displacement-camps/): Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
- [Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/06/why-fifas-balogun-red-card-suspension-after-trump-call-is-so-controversial/): FIFA’s unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
- [Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-says-us-may-take-over-kharg-island-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): Kharg Island, pivotal to Iran’s oil exports, becomes focal point as Trump renews threats amid rising Gulf tensions.
- [Mass cleanup underway after severe flooding in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/mass-cleanup-underway-after-severe-flooding-in-china/): Residents and volunteers in China’s Guangxi province have begun clearing up their flooded homes.
- [Argentina fans accused of violence, racism by Egypt, Cape Verde supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/argentina-fans-accused-of-violence-racism-by-egypt-cape-verde-supporters/): Fans tell Al Jazeera Argentina supporters hurled beer bottles and abuse at them when their team scored in knockout games.
- [Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/five-key-takeaways-from-the-nato-summit-in-ankara/): Trump dominates summit with anti-Europe and Iran diatribes as NATO pledges to expand defence budgets and Ukraine support
- [NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace ‘progress’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/nato-pledges-70-billion-euros-for-ukraine-as-trump-praises-peace-progress/): Trump says US will ‘show’ Ukraine how to produce Patriot missile systems during a friendly appearance with Zelenskyy.
- [How Morocco can win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/how-morocco-can-win-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-title/): Morocco has long dreamed of a World Cup title. Now, the trophy is finally within reach – can they seize the moment?
- [France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/france-returns-syrian-artefacts-its-held-since-civil-war/): France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.
- [Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/egypt-criticises-influential-refereeing-in-argentina-world-cup-match/): Egyptian football officials have reportedly lodged a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match.
- [US charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-charges-indian-crime-leader-in-sikh-activists-assassination/): US indicts Indian crime boss, links him to Sikh leader’s killing that strained India-Canada relations.
- [The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/the-strait-of-hormuz-is-now-at-the-centre-of-iranian-and-us-calculus/): The fate of the strait is directly linked to what happens next to the world economy.
- [Trump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trumps-iran-strike-comments-shake-markets-brent-crude-hits-two-week-high/): Travel stocks plunged as fuel costs rise, United Airlines fell 3 percent, while energy stocks saw gains.
- [Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/germany-urges-us-iran-negotiations-offers-to-minesweep-hormuz/): German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
- [Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/oil-for-unity-what-is-the-us-mediation-plan-in-libya/): The plan, led by Trump relative Massad Boulos, promises oil investments if rival factions work together.
- [Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/pakistan-military-says-42-killed-in-fighter-attacks-in-balochistan/): Military spokesman warns fighters ‘we will chase you, we will hurt you’ amid the spate of deadly ambushes.
- [Far-right leader Le Pen starts campaign, faces mixed reactions in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/far-right-leader-le-pen-starts-campaign-faces-mixed-reactions-in-france/): A court ruling has allowed Le Pen to campaign despite embezzlement conviction, sparking heated debates across France.
- [‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/down-with-the-usa-us-influencer-jackson-hinkle-attends-khameneis-funera/): ‘Down with the USA’: US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei’s funeral
- [Trump on Iran: ‘We’ll probably hit them hard again tonight’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-on-iran-well-probably-hit-them-hard-again-tonight/): US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘probably’ carry out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night.
- [Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/why-have-100000-people-been-signed-off-work-with-adhd-in-the-uk/): New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
- [Iran’s supreme leader’s coffin arrives in Najaf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/irans-supreme-leaders-coffin-arrives-in-najaf/): Thousands of mourners thronged Najaf as the coffin of the late supreme leader moved through the city.
- [UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/un-inquiry-urges-release-of-palestinian-doctor-jailed-by-israel/): The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered ‘severe abuse’.
- [Why can’t we count our dead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/why-cant-we-count-our-dead/): Most of the world’s dead never make the official record. The death toll is an educated guess, not an actual count.
- [Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/timeline-20-years-of-hamas-rule-in-gaza-from-election-to-political-exit/): A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas’s 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.
- [Why has UK Reform’s Nigel Farage resigned as MP? What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/why-has-uk-reforms-nigel-farage-resigned-as-mp-what-happens-next/): Farage faces intense scrutiny over undeclared donations before 2024 elections as he says he’ll run in by-election.
- [Gaza aid worker killed minutes before World Cup screening he organised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/gaza-aid-worker-killed-minutes-before-world-cup-screening-he-organised/): Mohammed al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli strike just before people gathered for a World Cup screening he organised.
- [Trump says MoU ‘over’ after latest US and Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-says-mou-over-after-latest-us-and-iranian-attacks/): President Donald Trump has said the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is ‘over’, after the latest strikes.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/fifa-world-cup-2026-biggest-takeaways-from-the-round-of-16/): The last-16 phase is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the quarterfinals.
- [Trump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-threatens-spain-trade-demands-us-take-over-greenland-at-nato-summit/): The US president described Spain as a ‘terrible partner’ over its actions during the US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/syria-says-one-killed-36-wounded-after-damascus-blasts-during-macron-visit/): Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be ‘destabilised’ by the attacks.
- [‘There are risks’: Ex-India judge behind damning UN report on Gaza children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/there-are-risks-ex-india-judge-behind-damning-un-report-on-gaza-children/): Before he exposed Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children, Srinivasan Muralidhar took on Indian authorities.
- [Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/why-have-us-iran-strikes-resumed-and-what-does-it-mean-for-peace/): Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
- [Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/nigerias-counterterrorism-gains-carry-a-warning/): Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.
- [Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-says-ceasefire-over-after-us-iran-trade-attacks/): Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- [Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/switzerland-fans-joy-as-team-reaches-world-cup-quarter-final/): Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final
- [World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/world-cup-golden-boot-messi-leads-mbappe-haaland-before-quarterfinals/): Messi is the top goal scorer after tallying his eighth against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next best.
- [World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: Full schedule and Egypt FIFA dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/world-cup-2026-quarterfinals-full-schedule-and-egypt-fifa-dispute/): World Cup quarterfinals are set, with eight teams advancing as Egypt’s FIFA controversy and VAR decisions prompt debate.
- [Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/why-have-half-a-million-russians-gone-bankrupt-amid-ukraine-war/): European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
- [World Cup: Which teams made the quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/world-cup-which-teams-made-the-quarterfinals-and-whats-the-schedule/): Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup, with match start times and venue locations inside the United States.
- [The Iranian Striker: The journey of Mehdi Taremi | Al Jazeera Originals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/the-iranian-striker-the-journey-of-mehdi-taremi-al-jazeera-originals/): From Bushehr to the world stage, Mehdi Taremi reflects on football, sacrifice and representing Iran.
- [Trump says MoU with ‘vicious, violent’ Iran is over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-says-mou-with-vicious-violent-iran-is-over/): Trump says MoU with ‘vicious, violent’ Iran is over
- [Australian World Cup star Mabil fires back at far-right politician](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/australian-world-cup-star-mabil-fires-back-at-far-right-politician/): Australian World Cup star Mabil fires back at far-right politician
- [NATO summit live: Trump, world leaders meet in Turkiye’s Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/nato-summit-live-trump-world-leaders-meet-in-turkiyes-ankara/): The second and final day of the key gathering is under way in Turkiye’s capital.
- [Childhood on hold: How Gaza’s children spend a summer without play](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/childhood-on-hold-how-gazas-children-spend-a-summer-without-play/): Gaza mothers describe a third wartime summer where children carry adult burdens, deprived of play and art.
- [At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/at-un-cuba-rallies-support-against-ruthless-us-blockade/): Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months.
- [France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/france-mbappe-play-morocco-in-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal-what-we-know/): Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.
- [Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/egypt-fans-react-to-emotional-world-cup-exit-after-unforgettable-campaign/): Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.
- [Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/irans-economy-faces-long-road-to-recovery-as-fragile-truce-tested/): The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
- [Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/triumph-to-disaster-egypts-pride-remains-as-they-bow-out-of-world-cup/): Proud Egyptians celebrate their team’s historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.
- [99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/99-of-people-on-earth-will-get-sunlight-at-the-same-time-this-wednesday/): On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.
- [Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/khameneis-coffin-arrives-in-iraq-as-us-strikes-hit-iran/): The coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf.
- [Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/argentina-fan-waves-israeli-flag-at-world-cup-match-with-egypt/): An Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his team’s Round of 16 match against Egypt.
- [VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/var-call-argentina-win-over-egypt-raise-questions-of-legitimacy-at-world-cup/): Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi’s side in the World Cup amid Egypt’s heartbreak.
- [Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/experts-warn-trump-is-playing-politics-with-us-intelligence/): Former officials warn that Trump’s intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.
- [FIFA condemns fan’s racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/fifa-condemns-fans-racist-attack-on-ishowspeed-at-argentina-world-cup-match/): An Argentina supporter told Speed to ‘go cry at the zoo’ on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami.
- [IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/ioc-eases-restrictions-on-russian-athletes-ahead-of-2028-games/): The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.
- [Oil prices surge as US strikes Iran, reversing fall to pre-war levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/oil-prices-surge-as-us-strikes-iran-reversing-fall-to-pre-war-levels/): Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/unstable-manhattan-skyscraper-triggers-collapse-fears/): An unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.
- [US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-strikes-iran-despite-promised-pause-for-khamenei-funeral/): The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Donald Trump to pause attacks.
- [Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/argentina-fans-hurl-beer-at-egypt-supporters-after-final-whistle/): A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.
- [US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-immigration-officer-shoots-and-kills-man-in-texas/): Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since President Trump took power.
- [Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/djokovic-wins-five-hour-epic-to-earn-sinner-showdown-at-wimbledon/): Gauff defeats Pegula to set up semifinal against Muchova, who overcame four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka.
- [Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/marine-le-pen-to-run-for-french-presidency-despite-criminal-conviction/): Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.
- [How the US-Iran conflict is reshaping Africa’s geopolitical opportunities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/how-the-us-iran-conflict-is-reshaping-africas-geopolitical-opportunities/): The US-Israel war on Iran is forcing African governments to rethink their security and economic priorities.
- [Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/iran-war-live-us-bombs-sirik-qeshm-bandar-abbas-over-hormuz-attacks/): Explosions in Iran’s Sirik, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm as US launches attacks after revoking waivers on Iranian oil exports.
- [Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/egypt-buoyed-by-praise-for-world-cup-heroics-despite-controversial-exit/): From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
- [Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for third time in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/russian-missiles-strike-ukraines-capital-kyiv-for-third-time-in-a-week/): The attacks have triggered fires in two districts of Kyiv, according to the city’s mayor.
- [Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/switzerland-face-argentina-in-world-cup-quarterfinal-after-beating-colombia/): Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.
- [US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/us-says-strikes-launched-as-explosions-heard-in-southern-iran/): US strikes in Iran come a day after Qatari, Saudi tankers hit in attacks in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/egypt-were-cheated-in-world-cup-loss-to-argentina-coach-hassan-says/): ‘Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,’ Hassan said after his team was knocked out.
- [Canadian province sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT-linked shooting warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/canadian-province-sues-openai-over-alleged-chatgpt-linked-shooting-warnings/): Lawsuit claims OpenAI ignored calls to alert authorities about violent ChatGPT prompts tied to mass shooting suspect.
- [Prolonged hospitalisation of US Republican Mitch McConnell raises questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/prolonged-hospitalisation-of-us-republican-mitch-mcconnell-raises-questions/): The senator has been hospitalised since June 14 with few details released, raising questions over his return to work.
- [Pro-Palestine MEP Rima Hassan arrives at trial for ‘glorifying terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/pro-palestine-mep-rima-hassan-arrives-at-trial-for-glorifying-terrorism/): ‘No one is safe anymore.’ This is what French MEP Rima Hassan told a crowd as she arrived at her trial in Paris.
- [Venezuela buries earthquake victims as death toll reaches 3,535](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/venezuela-buries-earthquake-victims-as-death-toll-reaches-3535/): Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery in Venezuela’s La Guaira
- [Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/nasdaq-vs-dow-how-are-the-key-indices-different-as-spacex-joins-one/): SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 after IPO, bypassing traditional three-month trading rule for inclusion in the tech-heavy index.
- [Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/trump-criticises-nato-allies-over-iran-conflict-support/): US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran.
- [What was the VAR controversy in the second half of Argentina vs Egypt?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/what-was-the-var-controversy-in-the-second-half-of-argentina-vs-egypt/): A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
- [Deadly  landslide buries tunnel construction site in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/deadly-landslide-buries-tunnel-construction-site-in-india/): At least five people were killed after a massive landslide buried a tunnel construction site in Kerala
- [French far-right leader Le Pen says will run in 2027 presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/french-far-right-leader-le-pen-says-will-run-in-2027-presidential-election/): Her announcement followed a court ruling that reduced the length of time she was banned from holding public office.
- [SpaceX shares slide as it joins the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/spacex-shares-slide-as-it-joins-the-tech-heavy-nasdaq-100/): Musk-led company joined the index on Tuesday, less than a month after its stock market debut on June 12.
- [Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/argentina-stage-stunning-late-comeback-to-beat-egypt-in-world-cup-last-16/): ‌Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win ⁠over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
- [France’s Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/frances-marine-le-pen-must-wear-ankle-tag-after-appeal-ruling/): A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
- [‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/they-brought-me-here-to-kill-me-says-gaza-doctor-in-israeli-prison/): ‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison
- [IOC lifts suspension, paves way for Russians to compete at LA 2028 Olympics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/ioc-lifts-suspension-paves-way-for-russians-to-compete-at-la-2028-olympics/): No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at ​the Games.
- [South Africans line up for jobs after exodus of foreign workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/south-africans-line-up-for-jobs-after-exodus-of-foreign-workers/): Many South Africans are hoping to secure the jobs left vacant by the departure of foreigners
- [How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/how-conflict-minerals-fuel-war-in-eastern-dr-congo-amid-us-sanctions-2/): The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade
- [Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/tornadoes-kill-17-in-central-china-as-typhoon-bavi-looms-offshore/): Severe rain and winds lash southern Guangxi and central Hubei provinces, with President Xi urging an ‘all out’ response.
- [Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria’s Sharaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/several-hurt-in-damascus-blasts-as-macron-meets-syrias-sharaa/): Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria’s Sharaa
- [Christians are not united for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/christians-are-not-united-for-israel/): The Christian Zionist narrative linking faith to support for Israel is deeply flawed. Evangelicals have begun to see it.
- [Trump says will lift sanctions on Turkiye, ‘consider’ selling F-35s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/trump-says-will-lift-sanctions-on-turkiye-consider-selling-f-35s/): Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.
- [US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/us-trade-deficit-surges-amid-artificial-intelligence-spending-boom/): Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
- [LIVE: Switzerland vs Colombia – FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/live-switzerland-vs-colombia-fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-16/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Switzerland play Colombia in round of 16 knockout stage.
- [Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/nigel-farage-resigns-as-mp-will-run-in-uk-by-election/): Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.
- [Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/reform-uks-farage-resigns-as-mp-amid-funding-scandal-forcing-by-election/): Nigel Farage says he’s ‘done nothing wrong’ as parliament investigates undeclared benefits he accepted from a fraudster.
- [Netanyahu’s Christian comments ‘aimed at sowing strife’: Lebanese analysts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/netanyahus-christian-comments-aimed-at-sowing-strife-lebanese-analysts/): After Netanyahu’s statements on Lebanese Christians were denounced in Lebanon, analysts call Israel’s PM a liar.
- [How much does playing in the World Cup pay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/how-much-does-playing-in-the-world-cup-pay/): How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
- [Two mothers, each certain a viral Gaza prisoner photo shows her son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/two-mothers-each-certain-a-viral-gaza-prisoner-photo-shows-her-son/): Two Palestinian mothers believe a viral image of a bound Gaza detainee shows their missing son.
- [Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/mbappe-slams-racism-by-paraguays-amarilla-at-world-cup-what-we-know/): Footballers of African descent are often subjected to racist abuse on and off the pitch.
- [The World Cup is exposing the contradictions of national identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/the-world-cup-is-exposing-the-contradictions-of-national-identity/): Teams shaped by migration and diaspora are challenging exclusionary ideas of who belongs.
- [Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/ships-attacked-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-what-that-means-for-ongoing-talks/): While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.
- [France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/france-appeals-court-opens-door-for-le-pen-presidential-run-with-ankle-tag/): Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
- [Argentina vs Egypt LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/07/argentina-vs-egypt-live-fifa-world-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates as Argentina play Egypt in the round of 16 knockout stage.
- [China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/china-expands-anti-sanctions-toolkit-raising-risks-for-foreign-firms/): Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
- [Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/mbappe-and-dembele-net-as-france-beat-morocco-to-reach-world-cup-semifinal/): France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
- [Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/waiting-for-moses-africas-sons-in-russias-war/): Russia’s war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
- [New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/new-mexico-accuses-us-justice-department-of-impeding-epstein-investigation/): State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.
- [Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/venezuela-earthquakes-toll-rises-to-3889-as-risk-of-disease-grows/): The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela’s earthquakes
- [US military denies involvement after explosions heard in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-military-denies-involvement-after-explosions-heard-in-iran/): Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is ‘not over’.
- [NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/nyt-led-group-asks-court-to-sanction-openai-in-us-copyright-dispute/): The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
- [Trump airport name change sparks backlash  in Florida](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/trump-airport-name-change-sparks-backlash-in-florida/): Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
- [How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/how-strait-of-hormuz-dispute-led-to-latest-us-iran-cycle-of-fighting/): Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
- [Syria says cell behind ‘terrorist bombings’ in Damascus arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/syria-says-cell-behind-terrorist-bombings-in-damascus-arrested/): Explosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.
- [Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/why-the-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-matters-amid-us-iran-tensions/): US oil reserves hit lowest levels since 1983 amid growing tensions with Iran and global supply concerns.
- [South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/south-african-protesters-intimidate-migrants-as-aid-group-issues-warning/): Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
- [Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/canadian-pm-visits-saudi-arabia-to-strengthen-energy-mining-partnerships/): Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
- [UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/uk-labours-burnham-apologises-for-response-to-israels-gaza-violence/): UK’s likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence and settlement trade bans.
- [Mexico seeks prosecutions over migrant deaths in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/mexico-seeks-prosecutions-over-migrant-deaths-in-the-us/): Mexico will seek state and federal prosecutions in the United States over the deaths of Mexican migrants.
- [Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/deadly-fire-breaks-out-at-shoe-factory-in-china/): A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.
- [Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/is-syria-stable-enough-to-engage-with-the-world/): The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of ‘terrorism’.
- [How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/how-lyhannas-rape-and-murder-put-frances-justice-system-under-scrutiny/): The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage in France.
- [Gaza artists honour Egypt coach Hossam Hassan with sand portrait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/gaza-artists-honour-egypt-coach-hossam-hassan-with-sand-portrait/): Artists in Gaza have created a sand portrait of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
- [Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/mexico-to-seek-us-criminal-complaints-over-ice-related-deaths-of-citizens/): Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 10 people in 24 hours despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-10-people-in-24-hours-despite-ceasefire/): World Central Kitchen condemns deadly air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Gaza violence.
- [England’s Quansah banned for two matches after World Cup last-16 red card](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/englands-quansah-banned-for-two-matches-after-world-cup-last-16-red-card/): Quansah will miss England’s quarterfinal against Norway after being sent off for a sliding studs-up tackle.
- [US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting  fishing piers near nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-expands-iran-strikes-iran-hitting-fishing-piers-near-nuclear-plant/): Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure
- [LIVE: France vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/live-france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal/): Live coverage, text updates and build-up from our full text commentary stream as Mbappe’s France face Morocco.
- [Will NATO get involved in securing Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/will-nato-get-involved-in-securing-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran war overshadows defence alliance’s summit in Turkiye.
- [Is this France’s far-right National Rally’s best chance to take power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/is-this-frances-far-right-national-rallys-best-chance-to-take-power/): A court ruling clears the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president next year.
- [A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/a-quest-for-closure-in-search-of-the-missing-after-venezuelas-earthquakes/): Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after a pair of deadly earthquakes struck the coast.
- [Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/former-us-olympian-pleads-not-guilty-in-dc-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case/): Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation.
- [At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/at-least-28-people-killed-as-fire-engulfs-shoe-factory-in-china/): Beijing demands ‘all-out’ effort to extinguish the blaze, search for survivors and treat the injured.
- [Erdogan gifts NATO leaders engraved revolvers with live ammunition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/erdogan-gifts-nato-leaders-engraved-revolvers-with-live-ammunition/): NATO’s leaders left the Ankara summit with guns and live ammunition gifted to them by Turkiye’s President.
- [Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/strait-of-hormuz-what-has-happened-since-the-us-iran-mou-on-june-17/): More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
- [Lebanon Latest: concerns about latest escalation in regional fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/lebanon-latest-concerns-about-latest-escalation-in-regional-fighting/): Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride has the latest from Beirut with concerns on how renewed fighting could impact Lebanon.
- [Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/chemical-weapons-watchdog-restores-syrias-voting-rights-citing-progress/): Syria regains voting rights in the OPCW as new leadership makes progress in addressing chemical weapons issues.
- [Photos: Iran to bury slain supreme leader in culmination of mass funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/photos-iran-to-bury-slain-supreme-leader-in-culmination-of-mass-funeral/): Iranians gather in sweltering heat for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in his hometown of Mashhad.
- [‘She doesn’t give up that easily’: France’s Le Pen eyes the Elysee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/she-doesnt-give-up-that-easily-frances-le-pen-eyes-the-elysee/): Marine Le Pen, convicted of embezzling EU funds, announces her plans to run in 2027 after winning an appeal.
- [‘Not Nigel Farage’: Who is Count Binface, contesting as MP for Clacton, UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/not-nigel-farage-who-is-count-binface-contesting-as-mp-for-clacton-uk/): The joke candidate with a bin-shaped helmet is so far Farage’s only challenger in the English constituency of Clacton.
- [Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/trump-targets-spain-nato-backs-ukraine-is-the-alliance-still-united/): While NATO members have agreed to boost defence spending, Trump’s attacks on Spain and Greenland have threatened unity.
- [Indonesian farmer goes viral using a drone as transportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/indonesian-farmer-goes-viral-using-a-drone-as-transportation/): Indonesian farmer goes viral using a drone as transportation
- [EU lawmakers call for probe into FIFA’s Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/eu-lawmakers-call-for-probe-into-fifas-infantino/): EU lawmakers call for probe into FIFA’s Infantino
- [Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/graham-platner-drops-maine-senate-bid-what-that-means-for-democrats/): Democrats are scrambling to field a candidate as popular as Platner to clinch Maine in the midterms.
- [FIFA World Cup: Which quarterfinal team has best chance to win the trophy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/fifa-world-cup-which-quarterfinal-team-has-best-chance-to-win-the-trophy/): Form guide on the final eight teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.
- [Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/mediator-pakistan-says-renewed-us-iran-conflict-is-in-no-ones-interest/): Islamabad urges both sides to honour their MoU as renewed attacks raise fears of a wider regional conflict.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: What happened to the beautiful game?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/fifa-world-cup-2026-what-happened-to-the-beautiful-game/): How the World Cup has changed over the past 50 years and why there are only flashes of the beautiful game in 2026.
- [Videos show interception of Iranian missiles in skies over Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/videos-show-interception-of-iranian-missiles-in-skies-over-jordan/): Sirens blared in several cities in Jordan as Iranian missiles were intercepted.
- [Ukraine targets Russian oil depots and tankers in drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/ukraine-targets-russian-oil-depots-and-tankers-in-drone-attacks/): Ukraine hit two oil tankers in Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in drone attacks.
- [Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/mosque-model-placed-on-top-of-northern-ireland-bonfire/): Pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit.
- [US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-strikes-iran-for-second-night-is-the-peace-process-all-over-now/): Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.
- [Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei after mass funeral processions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/iran-prepares-to-bury-slain-leader-khamenei-after-mass-funeral-processions/): The late supreme leader will be buried in his hometown, the eastern holy city of Mashhad.
- [Deadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/deadly-us-strikes-trigger-iranian-attacks-on-gulf-states/): The US military says it has struck 90 targets in Iran. Iran says it sent drone strikes on US-linked sites in the Gulf.
- [World Cup: France vs Morocco prediction, schedule, Hakimi vs Mbappe rivalry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/world-cup-france-vs-morocco-prediction-schedule-hakimi-vs-mbappe-rivalry/): Hakimi meets Mbappe as France face Morocco in the opening World Cup quarterfinal, with Opta backing Les Bleus to win.
- [Who is Zeynep Sonmez, the Wimbledon with the ‘Palestine’ watermelon racket?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/who-is-zeynep-sonmez-the-wimbledon-with-the-palestine-watermelon-racket/): Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez defies a Wimbledon ban to stand in solidarity with Palestine.
- [Air raid sirens in Bahrain after uneasy night of US-Iran strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/air-raid-sirens-in-bahrain-after-uneasy-night-of-us-iran-strikes/): After a tense night of overnight US-led strikes on Iran, air raid alerts sounded across Gulf states.
- [Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/australia-to-begin-selling-uranium-to-india-for-peaceful-purposes/): Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
- [UN probe finds mass killings, gang rapes by Sudan’s RSF amount to genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/un-probe-finds-mass-killings-gang-rapes-by-sudans-rsf-amount-to-genocide/): UN Fact-Finding Mission found that the paramilitary’s systematic campaign of violence in Darfur amounted to genocide.
- [Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/why-is-the-cryptocurrency-market-slumping/): Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
- [‘Shoot me, Just let my son pass’: Final moments of Palestinian Ahmad Zaid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/shoot-me-just-let-my-son-pass-final-moments-of-palestinian-ahmad-zaid/): Three-month-old boy in critical condition dies after Israeli forces block his access to an ambulance.
- [Inside King’s College London’s crackdown on pro-Palestine students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/inside-kings-college-londons-crackdown-on-pro-palestine-students/): King’s College London, which has ties to the defence industry, has disciplined at least 26 students in two years.
- [Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/hottest-june-on-record-in-western-europe-as-heatwaves-hit-continent/): Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
- [US, Iran launch more attacks as mediators urge warring sides to uphold MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-iran-launch-more-attacks-as-mediators-urge-warring-sides-to-uphold-mou/): Iran says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar after US bombarded targets in Iran.
- [FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/fifa-world-cup-refereeing-chief-denies-bias-claims-in-argentina-egypt-game/): Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.
- [Lord’s Cricket Ground set for first-ever women’s Test as England host India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/lords-cricket-ground-set-for-first-ever-womens-test-as-england-host-india/): England host India in a women’s Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground – the first of such a kind at the venue.
- [Photos: Israeli attacks kill nine people, including two children, in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/photos-israeli-attacks-kill-nine-people-including-two-children-in-gaza/): Israeli air attacks and gunfire kill nine Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire, medics say.
- [Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak kills 39 in southern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/flooding-from-tropical-storm-maysak-kills-39-in-southern-china/): About 130,000 people have been evacuated from the Guangxi region while thousands of rescuers have been deployed.
- [UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/uk-police-arrest-activists-at-israeli-owned-drone-engine-plant/): UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant.
- [Son of Mexican national who was fatally shot by ICE speaks out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/son-of-mexican-national-who-was-fatally-shot-by-ice-speaks-out/): The son of Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an officer from ICE.
- [France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/france-vs-morocco-world-cup-quarterfinal-prediction-start-time-lineups/): Title favourites France face African champions Morocco, as football’s 2026 World Cup enters the last-eight phase.
- [Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/do-fans-still-trust-referees-and-var-at-the-world-cup/): Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?
- [US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-court-rules-that-trumps-name-must-stay-off-kennedy-center-during-appeal/): Trump’s name was removed from the centre’s facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.
- [Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/trump-says-he-will-remove-syria-from-the-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list/): US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.
- [‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/double-cross-first-class-why-indias-modi-wins-so-many-foreign-awards/): The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.
- [Would the US protect NATO allies if they were attacked?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/would-the-us-protect-nato-allies-if-they-were-attacked/): This is America: Jim Townsend says he is unsure whether the US would send troops if a NATO ally were attacked.
- [IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/imf-cuts-2026-world-growth-forecast-citing-iran-war-fallout/): Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.
- [What’s with Trump’s sudden fixation on communism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/whats-with-trumps-sudden-fixation-on-communism/): US President Donald Trump has denounced communism more than 80 times in the past two weeks.
- [Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/confirmed-ebola-deaths-in-dr-congo-hit-600/): The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.
- [US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/us-senate-nominee-platner-halts-campaign-after-assault-allegations/): A string of high-profile Democrats have withdrawn support for Platner following sexual assault allegation.
- [South Sudan, 15 years on: Still fighting for peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/south-sudan-15-years-on-still-fighting-for-peace/): A stalled peace process, deepening humanitarian needs and economic challenges test the world’s youngest nation.
- [Eight killed as landslide hits Rohingya school in Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/eight-killed-as-landslide-hits-rohingya-school-in-bangladesh/): At least seven children and a teacher were killed after a landslide hit a girls’ school at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
- [Morocco dealt huge blow as injured Saibari out of World Cup quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/morocco-dealt-huge-blow-as-injured-saibari-out-of-world-cup-quarterfinal/): Ismael Saibari will miss the match against France in Boston due to a hamstring injury he sustained last week.
- [Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/rights-group-plans-complaint-to-ioc-against-infantino-over-trump-support/): FairSquare says it will lodge the complaint regarding the FIFA president’s ‘repeated breach of political neutrality’.
- [Trump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/trump-to-ask-us-supreme-court-for-new-hearing-on-birthright-citizenship/): In June, the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for individuals born in the US.
- [Indonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/indonesias-free-meals-programme-plagued-by-alleged-corruption-and-waste/): Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.
- [Iran war live: One killed as US bombs Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Jask](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/iran-war-live-one-killed-as-us-bombs-bushehr-chabahar-bandar-abbas-jask/): US attacks kill at least one person in the city of Iranshahr and cause widespread power outages in Chabahar. 
- [Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/khameneis-coffin-in-karbala-on-last-stop-before-burial-in-mashhad/): Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.
- [Tehran releases footage showing ruins of late Iranian leader’s compound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/09/tehran-releases-footage-showing-ruins-of-late-iranian-leaders-compound/): Iranian state media has released what it calls the first footage showing damage to the late Khamenei’s compound.
- [Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/justin-bieber-joins-madonna-shakira-bts-in-world-cup-final-halftime-show/): FIFA expects ‘a couple of billion’ to tune in to the 11-minute performance, the first at a World Cup.
- [US expands military strikes on Iran after Trump says he’ll ‘hit them hard’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-expands-military-strikes-on-iran-after-trump-says-hell-hit-them-hard/): US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.
- [Wildcard Fery faces Zverev in Wimbledon semis, as Kostyuk meets Noskova](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/wildcard-fery-faces-zverev-in-wimbledon-semis-as-kostyuk-meets-noskova/): A partisan Centre Court backed home hope and world number 114 Fery in his incredible fairytale run to the last four.
- [Former Wisconsin judge avoids prison in ICE obstruction case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/former-wisconsin-judge-avoids-prison-in-ice-obstruction-case/): Hannah Dugan’s sentence comes after she helped an immigrant in the US avoid ICE agents waiting to arrest him in 2025.
- [US moves to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-moves-to-delist-syria-as-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/): President Trump announces a move to delist Syria, citing efforts by Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country.
- [Family demands investigation after US man killed by ICE agent in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/family-demands-investigation-after-us-man-killed-by-ice-agent-in-texas/): Calls for answers after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston in latest ICE killing.
- [Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to no longer expect unconditional US aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/democrat-rahm-emanuel-tells-israel-to-no-longer-expect-unconditional-us-aid/): Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.
- [Trump departs NATO summit on older Air Force One](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-departs-nato-summit-on-older-air-force-one/): Trump departed the NATO summit on an older Air Force One after arriving aboard the new Qatar-gifted aircraft.
- [Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/former-rebel-turned-government-ally-proposes-a-path-to-peace-for-sudan/): Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule.
- [Deadly strikes in Gaza leave 5 dead, children wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/deadly-strikes-in-gaza-leave-5-dead-children-wounded/): Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City killed five people and wounded others, including children.
- [France lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card in Paraguay World Cup clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/france-lose-appeal-against-olises-yellow-card-in-paraguay-world-cup-clash/): If Olise is cautioned again against Morocco, he will be suspended for a potential semifinal against Spain or Belgium.
- [Search under way for crew of Pakistani cargo plane that crashed into sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/search-under-way-for-crew-of-pakistani-cargo-plane-that-crashed-into-sea/): Rescuers have located submerged wreckage from the aircraft that disappeared as it approached Karachi.
- [Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $5.8m after failed appeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/trump-ordered-to-pay-e-jean-carroll-5-8m-after-failed-appeal/): Trump ordered to pay $5.8m after the US Supreme Court rejected his appeal in the Carroll defamation and abuse case.
- [Marine Le Pen cleared to run in France’s 2027 Presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/marine-le-pen-cleared-to-run-in-frances-2027-presidential-election/): A French court ruling has reopened Marine Le Pen’s path to the 2027 presidential election.
- [US summer travel slumps under rising fares and fuel expenses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/us-summer-travel-slumps-under-rising-fares-and-fuel-expenses/): US summer trips decline as 45 percent of Americans skip holidays due to soaring airfares and car travel expenses.
- [War on Gaza draws large crowds to Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/08/war-on-gaza-draws-large-crowds-to-khameneis-funeral-in-iraq/): More than a million mourners packed streets in Najaf, Iraq for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession.
- [Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/zimbabweans-return-home-amid-xenophobic-violence-in-south-africa/): Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
- [Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/land-sold-for-kushner-backed-albania-resort-suspected-of-forged-deeds/): Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.
- [Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated-as-typhoon-bavi-barrels-towards-china/): Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.
- [World cup wrap day 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/world-cup-wrap-day-30/): World cup wrap day 30
- [Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/russian-overnight-strikes-on-kyiv-injure-ten/): Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
- [Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/indonesias-anti-graft-prosecutor-quits-after-police-seize-gold-and-cash/): Police seized 74kg of gold bars and $20m cash in various currencies.
- [Russian missile attacks wound 11 in Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/russian-missile-attacks-wound-11-in-kyiv/): In the latest salvo in one of the war’s deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
- [Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/cuba-suffers-second-nationwide-blackout-in-five-days/): Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
- [Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/argentina-vs-switzerland-world-cup-quarterfinal-messi-prediction-news/): Lionel Messi’s Argentina faces Breel Embolo’s Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- [World Cup quarterfinals today: Schedule, predictions, Haaland’s viral rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/world-cup-quarterfinals-today-schedule-predictions-haalands-viral-rise/): England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.
- [Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/wembanyama-signs-contract-with-spurs-for-five-years-252m-report/): Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA’s tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.
- [Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/trump-threatens-iran-after-chants-for-his-death-erupted-at-khamenei-funeral/): US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.
- [Scaloni not surprised by Messi’s World Cup form at 39 – ‘He’s a machine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/scaloni-not-surprised-by-messis-world-cup-form-at-39-hes-a-machine/): A muscle strain threatened to derail Messi’s 2026 World Cup but he has been Argentina’s best player with eight goals.
- [Meta backtracks on AI-image feature for Instagram due to privacy backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/meta-backtracks-on-ai-image-feature-for-instagram-due-to-privacy-backlash/): Meta has rolled back its ‘Muse Image’ AI feature after widespread backlash over privacy and consent.
- [Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/venezuelan-doctors-convert-restaurant-into-a-clinic-after-earthquake/): Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.
- [Kane vs Haaland in England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal of strikers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/kane-vs-haaland-in-england-vs-norway-world-cup-quarterfinal-of-strikers/): Haaland termed a ‘beast’ by England’s Kane as the lethal forwards aim to carry their teams into the semifinals.
- [Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5 pounds for UFC 329 bout vs Max Holloway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/conor-mcgregor-weighs-in-at-170-5-pounds-for-ufc-329-bout-vs-max-holloway/): Irishman McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC’s most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
- [‘We are the lost generation of Sudan’: Students in exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/we-are-the-lost-generation-of-sudan-students-in-exile/): Years of conflict have left thousands of Sudanese students struggling to continue their education in exile.
- [Are the US and Iran at war again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/are-the-us-and-iran-at-war-again/): Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over’.
- [Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/yamal-does-not-mind-lack-of-goals-if-spain-win-world-cup-2026/): Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.
- [Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/zaporizhzhias-mayor-says-russian-advance-reaches-citys-outskirts/): Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.
- [Iran war live: US demands Iran publicly state Strait of Hormuz open for all](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/iran-war-live-us-demands-iran-publicly-state-strait-of-hormuz-open-for-all/): US said to be pushing for public statement that Iran will not fire at commercial ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
- [Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/why-the-new-us-housing-bill-wont-fix-the-crisis/): Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis.
- [Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/apple-files-lawsuit-accusing-chatgpt-maker-openai-of-stealing-trade-secrets/): The complaint alleges a coordinated effort by two former Apple employees and OpenAI to steal confidential information.
- [Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/cuba-suffers-second-island-wide-blackout-in-a-week-amid-trump-fuel-blockade/): US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
- [Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/nicaragua-strips-lawyers-of-certification-in-latest-crackdown-on-dissent/): The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.
- [Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/canadas-bill-c-36-tackles-ai-privacy-is-it-enough/): Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.
- [Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/under-lula-amazon-deforestation-falls-to-lowest-level-in-a-decade/): The figures come months before Brazil’s presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
- [Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/colombias-jaminton-campaz-receives-death-threats-after-world-cup-exit/): Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
- [Dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers rescued in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/dozens-of-abducted-schoolchildren-and-teachers-rescued-in-nigeria/): The hostages were taken from three separate schools in the southwestern state of Oyo in May.
- [Spain leave it late to book semifinal date with France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/spain-leave-it-late-to-book-semifinal-date-with-france/): Mikel Merino comes off the bench to break Belgian hearts after slip from sub keeper Senne Lammens.
- [Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/donald-trump-removes-final-members-of-independent-us-election-commission/): The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
- [Ukrainian attacks cause chaos at fuel stations across Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/ukrainian-attacks-cause-chaos-at-fuel-stations-across-russia/): Ukraine’s targeting of Russia’s major oil refineries has sparked a nationwide fuel shortage.
- [How Wong Kim Ark’s legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/how-wong-kim-arks-legacy-reignited-the-fight-for-birthright-citizenship/): Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.
- [Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/lebanon-historic-sites-destroyed-by-israeli-strikes/): Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
- [Witnesses contest the Trump administration’s account of Texas ICE killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/witnesses-contest-the-trump-administrations-account-of-texas-ice-killing/): Those present say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not ram or ‘weaponise’ his vehicle, as the US government claimed.
- [EU says ‘addictive’ features on Instagram and Facebook breach its rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/eu-says-addictive-features-on-instagram-and-facebook-breach-its-rules/): Bloc says some design features on platforms built by Meta can cause users’ brains to go into ‘autopilot mode’.
- [What happened at France v Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/what-happened-at-france-v-morocco/): France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
- [Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/egypt-world-cup-team-return-home-to-heros-welcome-after-historic-run/): Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
- [Hospital workers wounded in Israeli drone attack on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/hospital-workers-wounded-in-israeli-drone-attack-on-gazas-kamal-adwan/): Palestinian Health Ministry denounces attack as part of Israel’s ‘systematic targeting of health facilities’.
- [Peru’s President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/perus-president-elect-fujimori-says-she-wants-to-restore-ties-with-mexico/): Keiko Fujimori has ‘every intention’ of ending months-long rift with Mexico over its political asylum decisions.
- [UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/uk-police-arrest-man-suspected-of-murdering-former-mp-ann-widdecombe/): Reform UK politician Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
- [Indian cricket board to review T20 team’s ‘bad phase’ after England defeats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/indian-cricket-board-to-review-t20-teams-bad-phase-after-england-defeats/): India slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the fourth T20 against England, following a 2-0 series whitewash in Ireland.
- [Clinical Sinner demolishes Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with Zverev](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/clinical-sinner-demolishes-djokovic-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-with-zverev/): Sinner is targeting his fifth Grand Slam title, which would bring him within two of the tally of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
- [Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/hundreds-give-heros-welcome-to-egypt-after-best-world-cup-run/): Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.
- [Russian attacks kill four as Ukraine continues to target oil infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/russian-attacks-kill-four-as-ukraine-continues-to-target-oil-infrastructure/): Ukrainian official says Russia’s attack on Kramatorsk kills four, including a teenager, and injures nine.
- [Israel bans Jerusalem’s grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/israel-bans-jerusalems-grand-mufti-from-al-aqsa-mosque-for-one-week/): The incident is the latest in a pattern of Israeli measures in the occupied territory since the Gaza genocide began.
- [Ruthless Zverev spoils Fery’s Wimbledon dream to power into final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/ruthless-zverev-spoils-ferys-wimbledon-dream-to-power-into-final/): Alexander Zverev will face reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner or seven-time winner Novak ​Djokovic in the final.
- [Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/who-is-fadel-shaker-lebanese-pop-star-released-on-bail/): In 2012, singing star Shaker quit his music career, before being accused of joining an armed group in Lebanon.
- [Trump hints at further Iran negotiations after exchange of fire over Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/trump-hints-at-further-iran-negotiations-after-exchange-of-fire-over-hormuz/): Iran has not responded to Trump’s latest claim, which comes as new attacks threaten the full resumption of war.
- [The search for Gaza’s missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/the-search-for-gazas-missing-brings-heartbreak-and-closure-for-loved-ones/): Thousands of bodies remain trapped under the rubble of their homes in Gaza, with retrieval a long and difficult task.
- [Family mourns baby after Israeli forces blocked journey to hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/family-mourns-baby-after-israeli-forces-blocked-journey-to-hospital/): Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid’s family received his birth certificate and death certificate on the same day.
- [Trump refuses to sign US housing bill over voting act standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/trump-refuses-to-sign-us-housing-bill-over-voting-act-standoff/): The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump’s signature.
- [Spain vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/spain-vs-belgium-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal/): Live coverage and text updates as Lamine Yamal’s Spain face Belgium for the right to meet France in the semifinals.
- [Ukrainian court detains alleged killers of Monaco bomb attack suspect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/ukrainian-court-detains-alleged-killers-of-monaco-bomb-attack-suspect/): Motives for the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska remain unclear as the unfolding saga grips both countries.
- [Super typhoon as wide as France heads to East Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/super-typhoon-as-wide-as-france-heads-to-east-asia/): As Super Typhoon Bavi approaches, residents in Taiwan, Japan and China have been stockpiling supplies.
- [Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/israeli-drones-strike-lebanon-despite-us-brokered-framework-deal/): The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.
- [Ukraine chokes fuel to Crimea, Russian consumers, targeting military supply](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/ukraine-chokes-fuel-to-crimea-russian-consumers-targeting-military-supply/): Ukraine’s unmanned systems have cut overland routes and begun to target Russian shadow tankers.
- [Norway vs England: World Cup quarterfinal – Haaland, Kane, prediction, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/norway-vs-england-world-cup-quarterfinal-haaland-kane-prediction-news/): Erling Haaland’s Norway will be out to chase more FIFA World Cup history when they face Harry Kane’s England in Miami.
- [Sudan’s El Obeid faces intensifying RSF drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/sudans-el-obeid-faces-intensifying-rsf-drone-attacks/): Sudan’s El Obeid faces intensifying RSF drone attacks
- [Police probe donations to Britain’s far-right Reform party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/police-probe-donations-to-britains-far-right-reform-party/): Reform UK’s finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.
- [Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/andy-burnham-apology-for-labour-stance-on-gaza-is-uks-position-shifting/): Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.
- [Death, silence, and survival inside New Jersey State Prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/death-silence-and-survival-inside-new-jersey-state-prison/): A firsthand account shows how isolation and neglect can make incarceration a slow form of death in U.S. prisons.
- [US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/us-iran-escalation-threatens-oil-supply-recovery-warns-iea/): Sources suggest that the ceasefire can be revived amid a lull in fighting and backroom diplomacy.
- [First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/first-palestinian-legislative-elections-in-20-years-announced/): First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-29/): FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 29
- [Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/condemned-ex-pm-hasina-plans-december-return-to-bangladesh/): Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka’s leaders.
- [US-Iran war: Will peace talks ever resume, and when?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/us-iran-war-will-peace-talks-ever-resume-and-when/): While Trump said the MoU with Iran is ‘over’, US officials have reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continue talks.
- [How Hamas Governed Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/how-hamas-governed-gaza/): Hamas is dissolving its government and handing power over to a new technocratic administration.
- [Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/fall-in-funding-cuts-aid-to-1-million-women-un/): The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
- [How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/how-an-egypt-argentina-world-cup-game-became-a-referendum-on-palestine/): Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
- [Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329: All you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/conor-mcgregor-vs-max-holloway-2-at-ufc-329-all-you-need-to-know/): McGregor, who won the first bout against Holloway in 2013, has not fought in the Octagon since July 2021.
- [Pride despite defeat as Morocco’s World Cup run ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/pride-despite-defeat-as-moroccos-world-cup-run-ends/): Pride despite defeat as Morocco’s World Cup run ends
- [Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/bomb-attacks-rattle-damascus-but-for-most-syrians-life-goes-on/): The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don’t signal total security breakdown in Syria.
- [Trump grants Kyiv Patriots licences: What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/trump-grants-kyiv-patriots-licences-whats-next-in-the-russia-ukraine-war/): Kyiv will rush to produce the systems domestically as Russia struggles to defend itself against some Ukrainian attacks.
- [EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/eu-states-do-not-need-consensus-to-hold-israel-accountable/): As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.
- [Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/bayeux-tapestry-smuggled-into-britain-for-first-visit-in-1000-years/): The loan of the artwork is seen as symbolic of French-British relations as London works to mend ties post-Brexit.
- [Administration without sovereignty will not free Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/administration-without-sovereignty-will-not-free-palestine/): The end of Hamas governance in Gaza may change who administers it, but not who holds power over Palestinian life.
- [Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/bodies-found-in-cars-as-deadly-spain-wildfire-kills-at-least-12/): Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
- [Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/degree-but-no-job-the-battle-against-unemployment-in-gaza/): Gaza’s young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel’s war devastates job market.
- [South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/south-koreas-sk-hynix-raises-26-5bn-in-record-breaking-us-ipo/): South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba’s 2014 IPO.
- [‘Unstoppable force’: Mbappe’s France crush Morocco’s World Cup dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/unstoppable-force-mbappes-france-crush-moroccos-world-cup-dreams/): Morocco came to the quarterfinal with high hopes and revenge on their minds, only to be met with the in-form team.
- [The US is building a new pressure architecture against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/the-us-is-building-a-new-pressure-architecture-against-iran/): Trump’s NATO diplomacy is part of a wider effort to weaken Tehran by reshaping the region around it.
- [Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/wildfires-in-southern-spain-kill-at-least-12/): Andalusia’s deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.
- [England vs Norway: All to know ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/england-vs-norway-all-to-know-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal/): Haaland vs Kane and other key factors before World Cup 2026 showdown between England and Norway in Miami.
- [Spain vs Belgium: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/spain-vs-belgium-world-cup-quarterfinal-prediction-start-time-lineups/): Spain, aiming to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2010, face Belgium in Friday’s contest in Los Angeles.
- [Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/venezuelas-turn-to-israel-is-about-survival-not-conviction/): Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.
- [Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/tense-standoff-at-an-anti-migrant-protest-in-a-south-african-town/): Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra.
- [Zelenskyy urges urgent efforts in Ukraine to start Patriot production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/zelenskyy-urges-urgent-efforts-in-ukraine-to-start-patriot-production/): US President Donald Trump gave his blessing earlier this week to domestic Ukrainian production of the missiles.
- [Paris celebrates as France secures World Cup semi-final spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/paris-celebrates-as-france-secures-world-cup-semi-final-spot/): Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco.
- [Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/which-records-has-frances-kylian-mbappe-broken-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/): From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe’s historic World Cup run.
- [Norway change World Cup team hotel in Miami days before England showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/norway-change-world-cup-team-hotel-in-miami-days-before-england-showdown/): The team spent just one night at their hotel before deciding to leave due to excessive construction noise.
- [Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-grinds-to-halt-as-us-iran-resume-fighting/): Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.
- [Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/iran-says-strikes-hit-southern-areas-but-us-denies-it-carried-attacks/): Iranian state media reported that military headquarters were hit by strikes in Bushehr province and the city of Konarak.
- [Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/gaza-mourns-aid-worker-killed-by-israel-who-helped-them-see-the-world-cup/): Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
- [Muchova beats Gauff in tie-break thriller to reach first Wimbledon final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/muchova-beats-gauff-in-tie-break-thriller-to-reach-first-wimbledon-final/): Muchova sets up final against compatriot Noskova, who overcame Kostyuk in the other women’s semifinal.
- [Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/britains-likely-pm-says-will-work-to-stop-the-suffering-in-gaza/): Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.
- [How World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/how-world-bank-and-imf-loans-are-reshaping-policymaking-in-africa/): As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.
- [Can the US Supreme Court stay independent?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/can-the-us-supreme-court-stay-independent/): Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.
- [Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/10/iran-war-live-new-attacks-on-iran-as-us-says-talks-still-on/): Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.
- [Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/oil-prices-jump-as-us-and-iran-trade-attacks-over-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.
- [Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/israel-releases-video-of-hidden-tunnels-below-lebanons-beaufort-castle/): The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
- [Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/can-nigerias-drone-industry-deliver-africas-defence-sovereignty/): Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
- [Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/japans-pet-care-industry-booms-as-fur-babies-outnumber-infants/): Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
- [At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/at-least-27-dead-as-fire-engulfs-popular-bangkok-pub-near-chatuchak-market/): At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.
- [Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/mitch-mcconnell-releases-health-update-says-he-is-regaining-strength/): The US Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
- [Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/iran-war-live-us-bombs-iranian-cities-again-as-hormuz-standoff-intensifies/): Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
- [US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-launches-more-strikes-on-iran-as-strait-of-hormuz-standoff-deepens/): The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
- [US launches new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at ‘degrading’ military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/us-launches-new-wave-of-strikes-against-iran-aimed-at-degrading-military/): Sunday’s attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
- [Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/deadly-israeli-strikes-pound-gaza/): Israel’s military has attacked several places across Gaza.
- [Israel releases video of huge detonations in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/israel-releases-video-of-huge-detonations-in-lebanon/): The Israeli military has released video showing huge explosions and detonations in villages in southern Lebanon.
- [Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/detained-by-settlers-us-democrat-ro-khanna-now-faces-pro-israel-attacks/): Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of ‘lying’ after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.
- [Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/fire-engulfs-popular-bangkok-pub-killing-27-people-and-injuring-63/): Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.
- [The man who changed the Arab world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/the-man-who-changed-the-arab-world/): Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
- [Lindsey Graham, hardline backer of US-Israeli wars, dies aged 71](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-hardline-backer-of-us-israeli-wars-dies-aged-71/): US senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Israel and one of Washington’s most prominent foreign policy hawks, has died.
- [Protest on London’s Tower Bridge demands release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/protest-on-londons-tower-bridge-demands-release-of-dr-hussam-abu-safia/): Pro-Palestine activists unfurled a giant Palestinian flag and a banner on London’s Tower Bridge.
- [Israel to hold national elections on October 27, parliament says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/israel-to-hold-national-elections-on-october-27-parliament-says/): Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has confirmed that he will run for office again.
- [Iran says almost a dozen ‘enemy projectiles’ targeted Qeshm Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/iran-says-almost-a-dozen-enemy-projectiles-targeted-qeshm-island/): New explosions have been heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
- [Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/former-spain-pm-criticised-for-xenophobic-remark-on-french-world-cup-team/): Mariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.
- [How will Qatar’s Father Emir be remembered?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/how-will-qatars-father-emir-be-remembered/): Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died
- [Qatar’s former emir remembered as ‘a man of vision and courage’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/qatars-former-emir-remembered-as-a-man-of-vision-and-courage/): US diplomat Adam Ereli remembers Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh as a personable and charismatic leader.
- [Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men’s singles tennis title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/sinner-beats-zverev-to-defend-wimbledon-mens-singles-tennis-title/): Italy’s Jannik Sinner beats Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.
- [Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/some-30-malian-soldiers-killed-during-anefis-retaking-says-army-chief/): General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.
- [Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/concern-for-renewed-war-in-iran-as-us-attacks-military-civilian-targets/): US military has significantly increased the scale of attacks on Iran in recent days as the Strait of Hormuz standoff boils over.
- [Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/who-will-replace-trump-ally-lindsey-graham-in-the-us-senate/): The US president suggests he is considering a potential candidate to fill the late senator’s seat in South Carolina.
- [Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/thousands-gather-to-bid-farewell-to-qatars-father-emir-sheikh-hamad/): Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar’s Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- [Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/iran-war-us-strategic-success-or-diplomatic-failure/): Marc Lamont Hill challenges former United States diplomat Heino Klinck on the US-Israeli war in Iran.
- [‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/sheikh-hamad-will-be-fondly-remembered-across-the-gulf/): ‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’
- [Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/funeral-prayers-held-for-qatars-father-emir-sheikh-hamad/): Funeral prayers have been held for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at Qatar’s national mosque.
- [UK Christians protest for Church of England to recognise genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/uk-christians-protest-for-church-of-england-to-recognise-genocide-in-gaza/): UK Christians are urging the Church of England General Synod to pass a motion to engage with Kairos Palelestine II
- [Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad in Doha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/funeral-prayers-held-for-qatars-father-emir-sheikh-hamad-in-doha/): Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, will be laid to rest at Lusail Cemetery in Doha.
- [What made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/what-made-us-republican-senator-lindsey-graham-a-controversial-figure/): Graham was known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies.
- [Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/israeli-forces-kill-five-palestinians-in-latest-attacks-on-gaza/): Since a US-brokered ceasefire in October, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,098 Palestinians in Gaza.
- [Meet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/meet-the-cubans-stuck-in-mexico-under-donald-trumps-deportation-campaign/): Cuba has often refused to accept deportations from the US. Where does that leave Cuban deportees under Trump?
- [Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/syrian-parliament-convenes-for-first-time-following-al-assads-overthrow/): President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
- [UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/uk-ambassador-remembers-former-emir-of-qatar-as-humble-and-humorous/): Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- [The architect of Qatari autonomy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/the-architect-of-qatari-autonomy/): Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar safe by making it relevant.
- [FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/fifa-infantino-to-examine-64-team-world-cup-for-2030-tournament/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino considering a proposal to add a further 16 nations ahead of the World Cup in four years.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle, replaces PM Svyrydenko](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/ukraines-zelenskyy-announces-cabinet-reshuffle-replaces-pm-svyrydenko/): Yulia Svyrydenko to step down amid government shake-up aimed at prioritising foreign policy and security goals.
- [Marc Marquez dominates Germany MotoGP to close in on championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/marc-marquez-dominates-germany-motogp-to-close-in-on-championship-lead/): Reigning champion won his 10th German Grand Prix and moves to within 18 points of the riders’ championship lead.
- [Friends turned foes: The split reshaping Senegal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/friends-turned-foes-the-split-reshaping-senegal/): Ousmane Sonko reveals what ended his political partnership with the president, sparking a constitutional standoff.
- [Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/driven-by-desperation-yemenis-resort-to-dangerous-energy-alternatives/): Solar energy systems are a good alternative to help Yemenis access electricity but there are hidden dangers.
- [Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-key-mediations/): Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations
- [How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/how-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-built-qatars-soft-power/): Leader known as Qatar’s father emir was able to redefine his nation’s position on the political map of the Middle East.
- [Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/republican-lindsey-graham-dies-at-71-world-leaders-us-politicians-react/): The longtime US senator, an ally of President Trump, was an advocate for using US military force overseas.
- [Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy in Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/former-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thanis-legacy-in-palestine/): Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy in Palestine
- [Pape Thiaw fired as Senegal coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/pape-thiaw-fired-as-senegal-coach-after-disappointing-fifa-world-cup/): Senegal part ways with their head coach after the national side’s elimination from the tournament at the last-32 stage.
- [Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/key-moments-from-former-qatar-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thanis-life/): Sheikh Hamad’s 18-year rule catapulted Qatar to prosperity and reshaped its domestic, regional and global footprint.
- [IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/irgc-releases-video-of-retaliatory-missile-strikes/): IRGC releases video of retaliatory missile strikes
- [Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/former-emir-of-qatar-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-reactions/): After Sheikh Hamad’s death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.
- [The spectacle and symbolism of Khamenei’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/the-spectacle-and-symbolism-of-khameneis-funeral/): How coverage of the supreme leader’s funeral exposed the limits of familiar narratives about Iran.
- [Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/photos-qatari-father-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani/): Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74.
- [Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/iran-attacks-five-gulf-nations-shuts-hormuz-after-us-bombing-all-to-know/): Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.
- [France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/france-vs-spain-world-cup-semifinal-prediction-mbappe-yamal-venue-stats/): European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.
- [Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/missiles-and-drones-fired-at-gulf-states-after-night-of-us-strikes-on-iran/): Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.
- [US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/us-centcom-completes-third-round-of-strikes-on-iran/): US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
- [Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/ghana-slavery-apology-why-many-descendants-say-words-are-not-enough/): Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
- [US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/us-senator-lindsey-graham-passes-away/): This is a breaking news story.
- [IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/irgc-vows-crushing-response-to-any-further-us-attacks/): IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
- [Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-architect-of-modern-qatar/): The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
- [What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/what-was-the-mistaken-identity-red-card-shown-in-argentina-vs-switzerland/): Switzerland’s Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
- [Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/iran-launches-attacks-across-the-gulf-after-more-us-strikes/): Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar.
- [Why doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/why-doesnt-indian-pm-modi-hold-unscripted-press-conferences/): Why doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?
- [US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/us-forces-launch-new-strikes-on-iran-tehran-closes-strait-of-hormuz/): US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week.
- [Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/former-emir-of-qatar-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-dies-at-74/): This is a breaking news story.
- [England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/england-fans-revel-in-world-cup-win-over-norway/): Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
- [Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/argentina-beat-switzerland-to-set-up-world-cup-2026-semifinal-with-england/): Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
- [Injured Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in defeat to Max Holloway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/injured-conor-mcgregors-ufc-comeback-ends-in-defeat-to-max-holloway/): Facing Holloway at UFC 329, McGregor seemed to injure his right knee in the first round when jumping in with a kick.
- [Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/nigeria-rescues-dozens-of-abducted-school-children-in-oyo-state/): Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
- [Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/iran-war-live-us-bombs-iranian-port-cities-as-irgc-closes-strait-of-hormuz/): Explosions heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr and Asaluyeh as US attacks continue.
- [Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/bellingham-scores-twice-as-england-beat-norway-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-semis/): Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
- [Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/mediators-push-us-iran-talks-in-qatar-and-oman-to-avert-escalation/): Regional mediators are stepping up efforts to prevent further escalation between Iran and the US.
- [Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center ‘rushed’ renovations to please Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/whistleblower-claims-kennedy-center-rushed-renovations-to-please-trump/): Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.
- [Indian tourists killed after speedboat capsizes in Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/12/indian-tourists-killed-after-speedboat-capsizes-in-vietnam/): Fifteen Indian tourists have died after their speedboat capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island.
- [US judge dismisses January 6 case against Proud Boys after Trump order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/us-judge-dismisses-january-6-case-against-proud-boys-after-trump-order/): The case is the latest instance of the Trump administration seeking to unravel prosecutions against January 6 rioters.
- [FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/fifa-to-sell-pieces-of-world-cup-final-stadium-pitch-could-earn-millions/): Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.
- [Argentina vs Switzerland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/argentina-vs-switzerland-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal/): Live coverage and updates from our text commentary stream as Messi’s Argentina face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
- [UK police investigate murder of politician Ann Widdecombe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/uk-police-investigate-murder-of-politician-ann-widdecombe/): Politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries, with police confirming a murder investigation underway
- [‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/all-we-see-is-decay-covering-the-human-toll-of-venezuelas-earthquakes/): As the death toll in Venezuela surges past 4,000, families continue to hold out hope that loved ones might be found.
- [Thousands gather in Srebrenica to mark 31 years since genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/thousands-gather-in-srebrenica-to-mark-31-years-since-genocide/): Ten newly identified victims were buried as the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed were remembered.
- [What’s behind Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghans?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/whats-behind-pakistans-mass-deportation-of-afghans/): Islamabad cites national security concerns, returns thousands of undocumented migrants.
- [Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/evacuations-as-landslide-threatens-indian-village-construction-firm-blamed/): A landslide during heavy monsoon rains tore through the Indian hill town of Shimla, forcing villagers to evacuate
- [US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli ‘pilot zones’ withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/us-lebanese-delegations-meet-to-discuss-israeli-pilot-zones-withdrawal/): Sources tell Al Jazeera that talks are focused on establishing mechanism for first of two so-called “pilot zones”.
- [South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/south-africas-jayden-adams-25-dies-after-playing-in-fifa-world-cup/): South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation’s run to the World Cup round of 32.
- [Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/trump-administration-subpoenas-new-york-times-reporters-over-coverage/): Press freedom advocates and members of Congress have condemned the subpoenas as an attempt to ‘threaten and intimidate’.
- [US Rep Ro Khanna speaks out about being harassed by Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/us-rep-ro-khanna-speaks-out-about-being-harassed-by-israeli-settlers/): US Rep Ro Khanna speaks out about being harassed by Israeli settlers
- [FIFA is not an independent sporting organisation; it is a political tool.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/fifa-is-not-an-independent-sporting-organisation-it-is-a-political-tool/): Football fans around the world are only now finding out what Palestinians have long known.
- [US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/us-lawmaker-slams-israeli-army-after-settlers-detain-him-on-palestine-trip/): Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a ‘huge mistake’.
- [England vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/england-vs-norway-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal/): Live coverage and text updates as England play Norway in a quarterfinal clash in Miami.
- [Noskova defeats Muchova in Wimbledon final to record first Grand Slam title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/noskova-defeats-muchova-in-wimbledon-final-to-record-first-grand-slam-title/): Linda Noskova’s victory over Karolina Muchova makes her the third Czech women’s singles champion in past four years.
- [Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/hormuz-shipping-in-focus-as-iran-us-rhetoric-heats-up/): Analysts say door to diplomacy still open despite exchange of attacks and threats.
- [Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/algeria-and-mali-restore-diplomatic-ties-following-yearlong-rift/): Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
- [Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/moldovas-president-nominates-businessman-vasile-tofan-as-prime-minister/): The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.
- [Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/syrians-optimistic-but-cautious-as-sanctions-removal-revives-economic-hopes/): US decision to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
- [UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/uk-police-free-suspect-in-ex-mp-ann-widdecombe-murder-investigation/): The former government minister is believed to have been attacked a full day before her body was discovered.
- [Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/power-cuts-plunge-gaza-hospitals-into-darkness-as-israels-attacks-persist/): Gaza is suffering from an energy crisis, affecting hospitals struggling to treat patients amid Israeli bombing.
- [China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/china-prepares-as-typhoon-bavi-leaves-taiwan/): China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
- [What is going on in Yemen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/what-is-going-on-in-yemen/): Tensions are rising in the battlefield and political sphere. Will the conflict reignite?
- [Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/speedboat-accident-in-southern-vietnam-kills-15-indian-tourists/): The Indian embassy says it has set up control rooms to respond to victims’ families.
- [Sheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/11/sheinbaum-takes-on-cartels-trump-and-the-legacy-of-1968/): Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO’s shadow.
- [Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/can-gulf-countries-defend-themselves-against-renewed-iranian-attacks/): Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.
- [Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/lebanon-israel-hold-talks-in-rome-on-implementing-framework-deal/): Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
- [Tour de France crash and concussion cases expose limits of roadside checks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/tour-de-france-crash-and-concussion-cases-expose-limits-of-roadside-checks/): Three of the eight riders who have abandoned the Tour de France in the opening week have suffered concussions.
- [How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/how-new-yemen-tensions-could-complicate-the-global-energy-crisis/): If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block the Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.
- [What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/what-we-know-about-uk-politician-ann-widdecombes-murder/): The former politician was found dead in her home last week after sustaining ‘serious injuries’, according to police.
- [Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/argentina-war-vets-urge-focus-on-football-for-england-world-cup-semifinal/): One of sport’s great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition’s semifinal.
- [What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, the mystery site Trump warns he’ll attack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/what-is-irans-pickaxe-mountain-the-mystery-site-trump-warns-hell-attack/): Tensions escalate as the US president threatens to destroy Iran’s fortified nuclear site in the south of Tehran.
- [Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off court in NBA Summer League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/utah-jazz-guard-trey-alexander-stretchered-off-court-in-nba-summer-league/): Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week. was injured in game against Chicago Bulls.
- [Schumer slams Trump over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/schumer-slams-trump-over-iran-war/): Schumer slams Trump over Iran war
- [US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-bombs-iran-again-tehran-strikes-gulf-tankers-whats-the-latest/): While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
- [FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/fifa-world-cup-brackets-semifinal-schedule-france-vs-spain-prediction/): France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.
- [Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/emir-of-qatar-receives-condolences-on-the-death-of-the-father-emir/): Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.
- [ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/ice-kills-26-year-old-in-maine-what-happened-and-who-else-has-ice-killed/): More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
- [Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/who-will-win-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-heres-what-ai-predicts/): Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup champion.
- [US military releases video of its latest strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-military-releases-video-of-its-latest-strikes-on-iran/): US Central Command has released video showing its latest wave of attacks reportedly hitting Iran’s mainland and islands.
- [‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/country-grows-we-grow-too-1-million-migrants-seek-legal-status-in-spain/): The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.
- [Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/photos-wildfires-ravage-historic-forest-near-paris/): Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
- [Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/bangkok-bar-fire-death-toll-rises-to-30-as-police-probe-possible-negligence/): Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
- [Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/why-is-india-blocking-film-on-a-man-who-counted-punjab-insurgency-killings/): Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
- [With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/with-us-iran-trust-broken-again-can-pakistan-bring-them-back-to-talks/): Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
- [‘Beijing is laughing’ at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/beijing-is-laughing-at-us-mexico-canada-stalled-trade-talks/): A US trade expert says the US, Mexico, and Canada need to hold trilateral talks to get a cross-border trade deal signed.
- [Trump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Ira](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/trump-threatens-to-attack-pickaxe-mountain-a-nuclear-facility-inside-ira/): US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran
- [‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/kylian-is-fine-france-ready-full-strength-for-spain-world-cup-semifinal/): French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
- [Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/brazil-court-bars-bolsonaros-son-from-visiting-ex-president-for-90-days/): Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro’s son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
- [Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/houthis-saudi-airport-targeted-in-retaliation-for-strikes-on-sanaa-airport/): Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/mexicos-sheinbaum-announces-criminal-charges-request-in-us-over-ice-deaths/): Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens’ deaths in immigration operations.
- [Birthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/birthday-present-for-spains-yamal-world-cup-semifinal-win-over-france/): Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.
- [ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/ice-officer-kills-motorist-in-maine-the-second-fatality-in-a-week/): An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
- [Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/hungarys-parliament-votes-to-oust-president-in-latest-anti-orban-move/): Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
- [Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/indonesias-jailing-of-gojek-founder-raises-fears-for-investor-confidence/): Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
- [Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/record-el-nino-threatens-to-unleash-floods-across-east-africa-and-asia/): Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.
- [Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/trump-demands-payment-to-protect-gulf-nations-from-iranian-attacks/): US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
- [Three Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/three-palestinians-killed-15-wounded-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza/): Israel shows no sign of letting up its attacks on the devastated Palestinian territory, despite a ‘ceasefire’ in place.
- [Hundreds of experts warn the world must prepare now for AI’s impact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/hundreds-of-experts-warn-the-world-must-prepare-now-for-ais-impact/): More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.
- [Iran war live: US launches more attacks; UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/iran-war-live-us-launches-more-attacks-uae-says-1-killed-in-tanker-strike/): US has carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.
- [How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/how-kenyan-volunteers-hunt-polios-hidden-trail/): Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.
- [Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/nine-deaths-tied-to-trumps-immigration-enforcement-operations-in-us/): Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president’s immigration crackdown.
- [Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/backed-by-trump-lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-will-replace-him-in-senate/): South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator’s term until early 2027.
- [Norway ‘rows’ at the royal palace to welcome back World Cup heroes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/norway-rows-at-the-royal-palace-to-welcome-back-world-cup-heroes/): More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway’s national football team after their World Cup exit.
- [How is the US tech industry regulated?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/how-is-the-us-tech-industry-regulated/): Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.
- [Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/lindsey-grahams-legacy-israel-advocate-trump-ally-iran-war-supporter/): Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of ‘more for Israel’ as he became a Trump confidant.
- [US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-iran-exchange-attacks-around-strait-of-hormuz/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/police-in-south-africa-open-probe-into-post-world-cup-death-of-jayden-adams/): The country’s football players’ union confirmed Adams’s death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
- [Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/haalands-norway-receive-heroes-welcome-in-oslo-after-world-cup-exit/): A crowd of over 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
- [Twelve US states sue Paramount to block Warner Bros merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/twelve-us-states-sue-paramount-to-block-warner-bros-merger/): The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries.
- [World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/world-pays-tribute-to-qatars-father-emir/): From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- [US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-keeping-the-strait-of-hormuz-open-is-a-massive-force-problem/): Former NATO analyst says Trump’s push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
- [Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/gaza-man-builds-roadside-library-from-books-buried-in-rubble/): Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
- [What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/what-do-israeli-settler-attacks-on-americans-reveal/): Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.
- [FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/fifa-world-cup-five-biggest-controversies-of-the-2026-tournament/): Football’s 2026 World Cup has been full of controversies – Al Jazeera breaks down the five most significant.
- [Locked exits, burning decor: inside Bangkok’s deadly pub fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/locked-exits-burning-decor-inside-bangkoks-deadly-pub-fire/): Survivors recount the horror after a deadly blaze engulfed a popular pub on a busy street in Bangkok.
- [UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/uk-designates-irgc-as-terrorist-organisation/): The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.
- [US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-judge-voids-trumps-irs-settlement-alleges-self-dealing/): Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
- [Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/spanish-pm-visits-site-of-deadly-wildfire/): Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.
- [How Lyhanna’s murder case is shedding light on child abuse in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/how-lyhannas-murder-case-is-shedding-light-on-child-abuse-in-france/): The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna exposed years of alleged police and judicial failures in France.
- [UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/uk-to-list-irans-irgc-as-terror-threat/): London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian outfit of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.
- [Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/bangkok-pub-fire-kills-27-wounds-dozens-what-we-know/): The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.
- [Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/staff-at-dr-congo-ebola-centre-strike-as-virus-continues-spreading/): Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.
- [India thrash England in historic first women’s cricket Test match at Lord’s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/india-thrash-england-in-historic-first-womens-cricket-test-match-at-lords/): England, setting record-breaking target of 457 for victory, are dismissed for 186 shortly before lunch on the final day.
- [Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/anti-terror-police-take-over-probe-into-death-of-uk-politician-widdecombe/): A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
- [US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-cuba-tourism-ministry-state-owned-companies/): The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.
- [Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in US state of Maine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/person-killed-in-shooting-involving-ice-agents-in-us-state-of-maine/): State lawmaker says one person was killed by immigration agents in Biddeford, days after another ICE shooting in Texas.
- [EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/eu-unveils-1bn-fund-for-gaza-war-recovery/): The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza’s recovery over the next 10 years.
- [Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/trump-says-us-will-become-guardian-of-strait-of-hormuz-and-collect-tolls/): Iran rejects any US control over strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end their war.
- [FIFA World Cup: Key players to watch as France play Spain in semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/fifa-world-cup-key-players-to-watch-as-france-play-spain-in-semifinal/): Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.
- [Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/iraq-seizes-375kg-of-gold-in-sweeping-anti-corruption-crackdown/): In a massive corruption crackdown, Iraqi authorities have uncovered 375kg of gold linked to a high-profile case.
- [Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/iraqi-pm-heads-to-us-seeking-balance-between-security-and-economy/): PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.
- [Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/hamas-denies-un-accusations-over-gaza-aid-distribution-interference/): UN accuses Hamas of obstructing aid and risking workers’ safety, but the group denies it and defends its actions.
- [EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/eu-sanctions-nine-people-over-alleged-russian-cyber-spying-campaign/): EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.
- [Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/yemeni-government-forces-strike-sanaa-airport/): Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
- [How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/how-sheikh-hamad-revolutionised-arab-media-through-al-jazeera/): The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.
- [What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/what-is-the-eus-plan-to-cut-trade-with-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Foreign ministers’ meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.
- [What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/what-will-happen-to-trumps-agenda-after-lindsey-grahams-death/): Graham, an ex-Trump critic, had turned into staunch supporter of the US president’s domestic and international policies.
- [What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/what-is-japans-new-intelligence-agency-and-why-is-tokyo-building-it/): Japan plans to launch its first centralised intelligence body with help from Western allies.
- [FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/fifa-world-cup-england-vs-argentina-what-to-know-ahead-of-second-semifinal/): Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday’s semifinal in Atlanta.
- [Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/al-jazeera-bids-farewell-to-founder-sheikh-hamad/): Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad
- [South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/south-korea-rolls-out-plan-to-tackle-youth-suicide-crisis/): South Korea rolls out plan to tackle youth suicide crisis
- [March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/march-to-july-whats-different-as-us-iran-fighting-escalates-again/): With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?
- [Street in Illinois named after murdered Palestinian boy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/street-in-illinois-named-after-murdered-palestinian-boy/): A street in the US state of Illinois has been named after a six year old Palestinian American boy who was killed.
- [The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/the-late-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thanis-legacy-on-womens-reform/): Qatar’s late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.
- [Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/will-the-2030-world-cup-expand-to-64-teams-what-fifas-infantino-says/): FIFA president says during the first World Cup to feature 48 teams that it’s under consideration.
- [Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt train lines and motorway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/wildfires-near-paris-force-evacuations-disrupt-train-lines-and-motorway/): Wildfires spread over 800 hectares near Fontainebleau, as authorities sent two ​waterbombing planes to tackle blazes.
- [France vs Spain: World Cup semifinal – Mbappe, Yamal, predictions, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/france-vs-spain-world-cup-semifinal-mbappe-yamal-predictions-kickoff/): Kylian Mbappe’s France continue their quest for the world title, facing Lamine Yamal’s Spain in a blockbuster semifinal.
- [EU countries consider sanctions on trade from illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/eu-countries-consider-sanctions-on-trade-from-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Pressure from EU member states to impose sanctions has increased in recent months amid escalating settler violence.
- [Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/typhoon-bavi-pummels-chinas-eastern-coast/): Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.
- [US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-ceasefire-comes-under-growing-strain/): Iran’s IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.
- [New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/new-iran-strikes-on-gulf-as-us-attacks-escalate-what-we-know/): Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
- [Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/explosions-and-large-fires-following-ukrainian-attacks-on-russia/): Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
- [‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/its-expensive-syrias-electricity-has-improved-but-challenges-remain/): Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
- [In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/in-iran-pezeshkian-will-be-the-scapegoat-for-the-failed-mou/): Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.
- [Kimmit: Renewed US-Iran fighting could reignite wider regional conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/kimmit-renewed-us-iran-fighting-could-reignite-wider-regional-conflict/): Retired US General Mark Kimmitt warns renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could push the US and Iran
- [More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/more-than-2700-deaths-in-uk-linked-to-may-june-heatwaves/): The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
- [Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/sheikh-hamad-the-arab-leader-who-broke-israels-siege-on-gaza/): A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.
- [Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/jurassic-park-actor-sam-neill-dies-aged-78/): Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.
- [FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/fifa-world-cup-which-semifinal-team-has-best-chance-to-win-the-trophy/): Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.
- [Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/are-messi-mbappe-yamal-and-kane-in-the-best-world-cup-semifinals-yet/): France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
- [Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/elderly-palestinian-describes-being-beaten-up-by-israeli-settlers/): Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
- [Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/iran-attacks-us-military-bases-in-bahrain-kuwait-and-jordan/): Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
- [How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/how-former-emir-sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-built-qatars-economy/): Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar’s economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
- [Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/13/deadly-bangkok-pub-blaze-revives-concerns-over-fire-safety-lapses/): Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.
- [Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/mapping-the-latest-us-strikes-across-iran/): US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
- [Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/gas-tanker-explodes-in-fire-near-army-barracks-in-lebanon/): A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.
- [Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/zelenskyy-backs-state-energy-company-chief-koretskyi-for-new-ukraine-pm/): Ukraine’s parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday. 
- [Cruise ship hotel left listing in China port after high tides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/cruise-ship-hotel-left-listing-in-china-port-after-high-tides/): A cruise ship-turned-luxury floating hotel that has been idle for about 14 years rolled onto its side while docked.
- [Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/argentine-vp-calls-england-pirates-ahead-of-world-cup-semifinal-clash/): Argentina vice president’s remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
- [Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/why-are-right-wing-parties-gaining-ground-in-latin-america/): Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
- [Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/todd-blanches-loyalty-to-trump-questioned-in-senate-confirmation-hearing/): Blanche’s actions have raised questions over the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.
- [July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/july-15-10-years-on-turkiyes-will-turkiyes-victory/): The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.
- [England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/england-vs-argentina-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-semifinal/): Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football’s great rivalries in the semifinal.
- [Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/who-is-calling-the-shots-in-iran-amid-the-deadly-war-with-the-us/): The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz – and the government says it’s on the same page.
- [Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/trump-urges-ice-to-keep-using-traffic-stops-after-deadly-incidents/): US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.
- [Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/pro-government-militia-seizes-boat-with-houthi-weapons-materials-in-yemen/): A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
- [Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/legal-challenge-says-trump-icc-sanctions-tread-on-us-citizens-rights/): Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
- [My Twitter, not X](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/my-twitter-not-x/): As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
- [How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/how-us-iran-escalation-will-test-iraqs-balancing-act/): The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
- [Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/protest-in-pakistans-kashmir-stalls-after-nine-killed-in-clashes/): At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
- [Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/far-right-israeli-lawmaker-raids-palestinian-school-and-threatens-shutdown/): Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
- [World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/world-cup-final-lamine-yamal-what-to-know-about-teenage-spain-prodigy/): One of the best players in the world, Spain’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
- [What DOGE saved, and what it cost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/what-doge-saved-and-what-it-cost/): The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
- [Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/iraqs-prime-minister-carries-the-title-but-not-the-power/): Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
- [DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/drc-ebola-cases-surpass-2000-as-more-health-workers-begin-strike/): Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.
- [Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/israeli-air-attack-on-gaza-apartment-kills-family-of-three/): One child survives hit on Deir el-Balah home as Israel escalates attacks across territory despite October ‘ceasefire’.
- [Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/will-lindsey-grahams-death-affect-israels-standing-in-washington/): It might in the short term, but not in the long term.
- [Utah man arrested after allegedly targeting Muslim kiosk worker in stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/utah-man-arrested-after-allegedly-targeting-muslim-kiosk-worker-in-stabbing/): Rights groups condemn the attack and warn against recent anti-immigration rhetoric.
- [As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/as-the-us-restarts-war-on-iran-is-its-weapons-stockpile-running-low/): The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.
- [What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/what-are-the-israeli-withdrawal-pilot-zones-in-southern-lebanon/): What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?
- [Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/could-the-us-take-control-of-irans-southern-islands/): Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.
- [‘Cycle of chaos’: Israel killing Gaza civil officials to derail its future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/cycle-of-chaos-israel-killing-gaza-civil-officials-to-derail-its-future/): Israel’s relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the ‘ceasefire’ and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.
- [Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/why-has-lindsey-grahams-sister-inherited-his-senate-seat-after-his-death/): The late senator’s sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.
- [‘A role model’: Djed Spence, first Muslim England player, lifts hopes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/a-role-model-djed-spence-first-muslim-england-player-lifts-hopes/): Britain swells with pride over the 25-year-old, the first Muslim to wear the England jersey at a FIFA World Cup.
- [Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/crowds-cross-between-spain-and-gibraltar-following-uk-eu-treaty/): A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.
- [FIFA World Cup brackets: Teams, predictions, schedule and road to the final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/fifa-world-cup-brackets-teams-predictions-schedule-and-road-to-the-final/): Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.
- [Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/gibraltar-border-controls-lifted-is-it-part-of-schengen-the-uk-or-both/): A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar. 
- [Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/cody-bellinger-stars-at-mlb-all-star-game-wins-mvp-award/): With his father – former big leaguer Clay Bellinger – in attendance, the New York Yankees player earned MVP honours.
- [Iran launches attacks across region as US strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/iran-launches-attacks-across-region-as-us-strikes-continue/): Iran attacked Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday night, claiming to destroy the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.
- [Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Al Jazeera](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/sheikh-hamad-bin-khalifa-al-thani-and-al-jazeera/): A tribute to the late Father Emir from Al Jazeera’s Chairman of Board of Directors Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani.
- [US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/us-resumes-iran-ports-blockade-as-gulf-attacks-continue-whats-the-latest/): Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- [Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/russian-attack-on-odesa-kills-three-as-ukraine-targets-vessels-in-black-sea/): At least three people killed and three others wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa, city’s military administrator says.
- [Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/spain-recapture-2010-spirit-after-reaching-world-cup-final-de-la-fuente/): After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.
- [India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/indias-ethanol-rush-prompts-anger-among-vehicle-owners-questions-for-govt/): Indian petrol stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move triggers criticism.
- [Photos: France fireworks fade as Spain march into World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/photos-france-fireworks-fade-as-spain-march-into-world-cup-final/): France’s free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe’s hopes of a third final.
- [Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/lindsey-grahams-sister-sworn-in-to-fill-his-us-senate-seat/): Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to fill his US Senate seat
- [US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/us-attacks-iran-as-irgc-claims-strikes-on-us-military-sites-in-gulf/): Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
- [World Cup: England have ‘not peaked yet’, says Tuchel before semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/world-cup-england-have-not-peaked-yet-says-tuchel-before-semifinal/): England face Argentina in Wednesday’s semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
- [England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal – Messi, Kane and prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/england-vs-argentina-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-messi-kane-and-prediction/): England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.
- [How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Turkiye’s civil-military relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/how-the-failed-2016-coup-reshaped-turkiyes-civil-military-relations/): Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
- [T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/t-rex-skeleton-sells-for-50-1-million-at-new-york-auction/): A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.
- [Spain knock out France, prepare for World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/spain-knock-out-france-prepare-for-world-cup-final/): Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, shutting down Kylian Mbappe
- [How Iran’s southern coast is bearing the brunt of US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/how-irans-southern-coast-is-bearing-the-brunt-of-us-attacks/): Donald Trump says the US is going to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure if there is no deal by next week.
- [Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/saving-shea-how-a-ugandan-woman-is-turning-waste-into-clean-energy/): As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
- [Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/nearly-75-of-americans-think-theres-too-much-money-in-politics/): The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
- [Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/argentina-happy-to-be-in-world-cup-semifinal-coach-scaloni-says/): Argentina are ‘in good shape’ and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
- [Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/trump-welcomes-iraqi-pm-to-white-house-vows-a-lot-of-deals/): US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
- [US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/us-star-balogun-knew-red-card-reversal-would-cause-a-lot-of-controversy/): Striker says FIFA’s decision to suspend his one-match ban led to ‘a lot of outside noise’ before USA’s knockout match.
- [Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/spain-crashes-paris-party-by-beating-france-in-the-world-cup-semis/): Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
- [Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/mbappe-blames-technical-tactical-blunders-for-world-cup-semifinal-loss/): France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
- [Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/spain-fans-erupt-as-team-reaches-world-cup-final/): Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals
- [LIVE: Trump says ‘strikes on Iran will continue until I say enough’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/live-trump-says-strikes-on-iran-will-continue-until-i-say-enough/): Iran’s bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump said as IRGC says it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
- [Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/outspoken-moroccan-rapper-mehdi-el-youbi-arrested-in-casablanca/): Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.
- [Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/why-the-england-shirt-feels-complicated-for-some-fans-this-world-cup/): The World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.
- [World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/world-cup-semifinal-key-players-to-watch-in-england-vs-argentina-clash/): Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday’s match in Atlanta.
- [Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/are-countries-prepared-to-cope-with-extreme-weather/): Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.
- [Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/spain-deliver-masterclass-to-beat-france-2-0-and-reach-world-cup-final/): European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.
- [Colombian father identified in deadly ICE shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/colombian-father-identified-in-deadly-ice-shooting/): Colombian father identified in deadly ICE shooting
- [Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/mahmoud-khalil-alleges-conspiracy-in-lawsuit-against-trump-officials/): Lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate.
- [Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/why-yemens-long-no-war-no-peace-deadlock-may-be-ending/): Mobilisation of fighters and attacks signal the collapse of Yemen’s fragile peace, with regional implications looming.
- [Worker killed in furnace explosion fire at Indian recycling plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/worker-killed-in-furnace-explosion-fire-at-indian-recycling-plant/): A furnace explosion triggered a fire at Jain Resource Recycling’s plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
- [What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/what-is-irans-pickaxe-mountain/): Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear-related complex.
- [US-Russian crew launches on mission to space station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-russian-crew-launches-on-mission-to-space-station/): A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.
- [US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-russian-astronauts-launch-into-orbit-for-joint-space-mission/): NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch. 
- [US President Trump drops 20% Strait of Hormuz fee plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-president-trump-drops-20-strait-of-hormuz-fee-plan/): US President Donald Trump says he has abandoned his proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/trump-pivots-from-20-percent-strait-of-hormuz-fee-amid-iran-war-escalation/): Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
- [US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-risks-falling-into-escalation-trap-if-it-deploys-troops-in-iran/): Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
- [US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/us-consumer-prices-drop-in-june-as-energy-costs-tumble/): Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
- [Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/sudan-faces-escalating-hunger-crisis-due-to-war-and-hormuz-disruption-wfp/): Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
- [Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/trump-meets-with-iraq-prime-minister-at-white-house-vows-a-lot-of-deals/): Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
- [Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/cubas-power-grid-collapses-again-triggering-third-blackout-in-10-days/): Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
- [Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/israeli-attack-on-north-gaza-police-station-kills-eight/): Gaza’s interior ministry denounces ‘horrific massacre’ that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.
- [Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/mexico-begins-legal-action-in-us-over-deaths-of-its-citizens-in-ice-custody/): Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.
- [Mexico: Football Without Fear](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/mexico-football-without-fear/): As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.
- [World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/world-leaders-travel-to-qatar-to-honour-father-emir/): Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.
- [Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/murder-of-uk-politician-ann-widdecombe-was-targeted-attack-police-say/): Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.
- [Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/even-if-the-iran-war-ends-the-next-fossil-fuel-shock-is-already-on-its-way/): To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.
- [How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/how-the-late-father-emir-transformed-qatars-economy/): How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
- [Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/leading-houthi-threatens-siege-on-saudi-arabia-after-yemen-airport-attack/): Speaking to Al Jazeera, leading Houthi Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- [Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/jude-bellingham-station-unveiled-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final/): A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station before the World Cup semi-finals.
- [Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/russia-ukraine-war-what-is-europes-new-ballistic-missile-shield-plan/): Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe’s own defence against ballistic missiles.
- [‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/piracy-will-trumps-20-percent-hormuz-toll-find-takers/): Trump says the US will start charging a cargo fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Olympic funding questioned by nine EU nations over Russia readmission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/olympic-funding-questioned-by-nine-eu-nations-over-russia-readmission/): Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.
- [India summons Iranian diplomat over missile killing of seafarer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/india-summons-iranian-diplomat-over-missile-killing-of-seafarer/): India summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador after an Indian crew member was killed in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/fifa-world-cup-meet-ismail-elfath-referee-for-england-argentina-semifinal/): American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England against Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.
- [Sheikh Hamad gave Arab media a voice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/sheikh-hamad-gave-arab-media-a-voice/): A tribute to the late Father Emir whose vision and resolve made Al Jazeera possible.
- [Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/iran-lawmakers-present-hormuz-management-bill-as-us-war-heats-up/): Hardline MPs table plan that aims to formalise control over the strait and undermine any negotiations.
- [Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/which-world-leaders-are-visiting-qatar-to-pay-their-condolences/): Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Thursday aged 74.
- [Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/mexico-files-criminal-complaints-over-migrant-deaths-during-ice-operations/): Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations
- [Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/indian-activist-wangchuk-urged-to-end-hunger-strike-over-exam-paper-leaks/): Sonam Wangchuk has been​ fasting in New Delhi since June 28 in solidarity with Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.
- [Sudan sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death: Who’s he, what’s he accused of?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/sudan-sentences-rsf-chief-hemedti-to-death-whos-he-whats-he-accused-of/): Port Sudan trial of paramilitary leaders centres on atrocities in West Darfur.
- [World Cup: France, Spain unbeaten before semis, but only one can make final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/world-cup-france-spain-unbeaten-before-semis-but-only-one-can-make-final/): Heading into semifinal, neither side has trailed in a match at FIFA World Cup, but only one can reach the 2026 final.
- [World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/world-cup-semifinals-delay-barcelonas-real-madrids-la-liga-starts/): From Lamine Yamal to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, many Barca and Madrid stars feature in the World Cup semifinals.
- [Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/14/russia-readies-to-reroute-exports-from-sea-of-azov-after-ukrainian-attacks/): Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.
- [Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/syria-says-it-foiled-hezbollah-weapons-shipment/): Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- [Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/palestinians-injured-in-israeli-settler-attacks-across-west-bank/): More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.
- [The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/the-hardest-party-to-manage-in-the-iran-talks-isnt-iran/): Washington’s spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.
- [Donald Trump live: US president to deliver primetime address on elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/donald-trump-live-us-president-to-deliver-primetime-address-on-elections/): Critics fear Trump may use his podium to spread spread doubt about election integrity before the 2026 midterms.
- [US mounts sixth straight night of attacks as Iran warns of wider war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-mounts-sixth-straight-night-of-attacks-as-iran-warns-of-wider-war/): Iranian media reports airport, bridge and communications tower targeted.
- [Iraq says $19M found in hideouts linked to ex-oil minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iraq-says-19m-found-in-hideouts-linked-to-ex-oil-minister/): Iraqi authorities say they seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry
- [How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/how-serious-is-irans-threat-to-disrupt-shipping-in-the-red-sea/): After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.
- [Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/nicaragua-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-italy-over-1978-murder-case/): The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister’s killing.
- [Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/syria-seizes-advanced-weapons-it-says-were-bound-for-lebanons-hezbollah/): Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
- [How Syria is redefining ties with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/how-syria-is-redefining-ties-with-russia/): After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
- [WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/who-ebola-spreading-faster-than-ever-recorded-in-dr-congo/): The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.
- [Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iran-condemns-barbaric-us-attack-near-childrens-cancer-hospital/): Iran accuses US of ‘cowardly war crime’ as doctor says blast was ‘so close’ they thought the hospital was struck.
- [What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/what-could-a-us-ground-invasion-of-iran-look-like/): Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US troops into Iran as fighting resumes and US strikes continue.
- [Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/ebola-spreading-more-quickly-in-drc-while-uganda-is-close-to-being-virus-free/): Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has ‘expanded faster than any previous outbreak’ in DRC.
- [Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/rare-protests-in-kyiv-over-dismissal-of-defence-minister/): Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.
- [US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-approves-nearly-2bn-in-weapons-sale-to-saudi-arabia/): The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.
- [In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/in-syrias-jobar-locals-struggle-to-rebuild-their-destroyed-homes/): Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria’s 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
- [How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/how-can-argentina-and-messi-beat-spain-and-yamal-to-defend-world-cup/): Despite Lionel Messi’s presence, Argentina enter the 2026 final as underdogs to Spain and their starlet Lamine Yamal.
- [Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/trump-limits-length-of-visas-for-students-exchange-visitors-journalists/): New rule ends open-ended stays and requires extensions after fixed visa periods for students and foreign media.
- [US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-to-impose-new-25-percent-tariffs-on-some-brazilian-imports/): Beef, coffee, and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.
- [Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/ex-ceo-of-italian-motorway-sentenced-to-12-years-for-genoa-bridge-collapse/): In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute ‌of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.
- [Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/eleven-killed-in-algeria-orphanage-fire/): Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.
- [Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/air-defences-intercept-drones-over-erbil-iraq/): Verified eyewitness video captures multiple aerial interceptions over Erbil, Iraq
- [Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/hamas-leadership-run-off-expected-between-meshaal-and-al-hayya/): Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week
- [Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-five-palestinians-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire/): Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.
- [World Cup: Why is there a third-place playoff between France and England?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/world-cup-why-is-there-a-third-place-playoff-between-france-and-england/): When was it introduced, does it have an impact on the Golden Boot race and what do the managers think?
- [Has Bali’s Melukat ritual turned into a commodified religious ceremony?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/has-balis-melukat-ritual-turned-into-a-commodified-religious-ceremony/): With the world in chaos, many travellers are seeking healing experiences during the summer holidays.
- [Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/data-breach-reportedly-targets-indias-kudankulam-nuclear-power-plant/): Purported blueprints of parts of India’s largest plant exposed by World Leaks ransomware group, Reuters reports.
- [What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/what-happens-if-mitch-mcconnell-is-unable-to-finish-his-us-senate-term/): The longtime party leader’s absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.
- [UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/uk-urges-fifa-to-investigate-argentina-over-world-cup-falklands-banner/): The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.
- [Key moments from JD Vance sit down with Joe Rogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/key-moments-from-jd-vance-sit-down-with-joe-rogan/): Key moments from JD Vance sit down with Joe Rogan
- [Sudanese minister says war has ‘profoundly reshaped’ nation’s demographics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/sudanese-minister-says-war-has-profoundly-reshaped-nations-demographics/): Sudan faces a population shift as conflict empties areas, burdens cities, and disrupts economic and social stability.
- [US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-or-iran-who-needs-a-new-truce-deal-more/): Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
- [Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/epstein-linked-to-israeli-deep-state-us-intel-says-vance-what-we-know/): In podcast interview, Vance also acknowledges Trump administration ‘screwed up’ on communications around Epstein files.
- [How World Cup football jerseys became political fashion in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/how-world-cup-football-jerseys-became-political-fashion-in-latin-america/): In both Brazil and Colombia, far-right political movements have coopted the national football team’s jersey. But why?
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the semifinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/fifa-world-cup-2026-biggest-takeaways-from-the-semifinals/): The semifinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents to digest ahead of Sunday’s final.
- [Palestinians in Gaza search through homes destroyed by Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/palestinians-in-gaza-search-through-homes-destroyed-by-israeli-strikes/): Palestinians are inspecting the damage in Nuseirat after Israeli strikes reduced their homes to rubble.
- [John Esposito, pioneering scholar of Islam in the US, dies aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/john-esposito-pioneering-scholar-of-islam-in-the-us-dies-aged-86/): Georgetown scholar and author spent decades building bridges between the Islamic and Western worlds.
- [US hosts global meet on ‘far-left terror’: Who’s attending, why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-hosts-global-meet-on-far-left-terror-whos-attending-why-it-matters/): More than 65 countries expected to address ‘renewed threats’ from ‘far-left political violence and terrorism’.
- [‘Destroyed my whole life’: Lebanese families wiped out in Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/destroyed-my-whole-life-lebanese-families-wiped-out-in-israeli-attacks/): Hussein Saleh describes an Israeli air attack in Tyre that killed his family, including his wife and his only child. 
- [Venezuela’s recovery clouded by uncertainty three weeks after earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/venezuelas-recovery-clouded-by-uncertainty-three-weeks-after-earthquake/): In Venezuela, the focus has shifted from rescue to rebuilding three weeks after devastating earthquakes.
- [EU court upholds Spanish amnesty law as compatible with EU law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/eu-court-upholds-spanish-amnesty-law-as-compatible-with-eu-law/): Amnesty for people involved in Catalonia independence movement introduced in 2024 by PM Pedro Sanchez’s government.
- [Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iran-claims-strikes-on-us-bases-warns-of-wider-attacks-on-region/): Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region
- [Thousands to lose their homes as Ivory Coast demolitions begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/thousands-to-lose-their-homes-as-ivory-coast-demolitions-begin/): Thousands to lose their homes as Ivory Coast demolitions begin
- [‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/safe-passage-the-fatal-ambiguity-at-the-heart-of-the-hormuz-mou/): The vague language of the US-Iran MoU made the present escalation in the Strait of Hormuz all but inevitable.
- [Climate funding: Who pays for the transition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/climate-funding-who-pays-for-the-transition/): Developed nations are cutting climate funding, but developing countries still need billions to adapt.
- [Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/fire-at-orphanage-in-algeria-kills-11-people-including-children/): Eleven people died and 19 were injured after a fire swept through a state-run child welfare home in east Algiers.
- [Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/hundreds-protest-in-kyiv-over-zelenskyys-dismissal-of-defence-minister/): Mykhailo Fedorov has been credited with reforming defence procurement and tackling corruption.
- [Yemen is edging closer to renewed confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/yemen-is-edging-closer-to-renewed-confrontation/): The Iranian aircraft incident has exposed a fragile calm that may not survive a wider regional escalation.
- [Decades of denial: Death certificate for disappeared reopens Kashmir wounds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/decades-of-denial-death-certificate-for-disappeared-reopens-kashmir-wounds/): After years of searching and court battles, a judge declares what Junaid Rashid already believed: His father was dead.
- [Photos: Messi’s Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final vs Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/photos-messis-argentina-stun-england-to-reach-world-cup-final-vs-spain/): Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain.
- [More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/more-than-500-feared-dead-after-reports-of-boats-capsizing-off-myanmar/): The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.
- [What is cyclospora? Diarrhoea symptoms, foods linked to US outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/what-is-cyclospora-diarrhoea-symptoms-foods-linked-to-us-outbreak/): Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here’s what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.
- [US releases video of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-releases-video-of-strikes-on-iran/): US releases video of strikes on Iran
- [Vance says Epstein had connections to US, Israeli intelligence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/vance-says-epstein-had-connections-to-us-israeli-intelligence/): The US vice president says Epstein ‘seemed’ to be connected to elements of the ‘Israeli deep state’.
- [Why Italy’s Genoa bridge collapse led to one of its biggest criminal trials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/why-italys-genoa-bridge-collapse-led-to-one-of-its-biggest-criminal-trials/): Eight years after 43 people were killed, judges rule in the first trial over the Genoa bridge collapse.
- [FIFA World Cup final: Date, time, halftime show, prediction and Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/fifa-world-cup-final-date-time-halftime-show-prediction-and-trump/): From Donald Trump’s attendance to the match winner, the short guide before football’s global showpiece in New Jersey.
- [Pete Hegseth says US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/pete-hegseth-says-us-military-to-start-testosterone-screening-for-over-30s/): US Defense Secretary says plan is ‘about restoring and optimising … natural capabilities’ of troops.
- [‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/escaping-beijing-why-some-young-chinese-are-quitting-the-capital/): A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.
- [US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-launches-new-attacks-on-iran-as-tehran-targets-gulf-sites/): Iran’s Health Ministry has said at least 35 people have been killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed.
- [Greece pins hopes on heat-seeking satellites to predict wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/greece-pins-hopes-on-heat-seeking-satellites-to-predict-wildfires/): The country, which suffers each summer, builds an arsenal of high-tech surveillance to help pre-position firefighters.
- [US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/us-strikes-iran-tanker-as-tehran-hits-kuwait-jordan-whats-the-latest/): Strikes have hit closer to Tehran for the first time since the latest wave of attacks started.
- [Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/argentinas-falklands-banner-sparks-controversy-at-world-cup/): Argentina players held up a banner declaring ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after beating England.
- [UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/uk-proposes-voluntary-overnight-social-media-curfew-for-older-teens/): Latest government measure aimed at curbing digital harm comes after under-16 social media ban announced last month.
- [Trump’s intelligence chief nominee won’t say Biden won 2020 election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/trumps-intelligence-chief-nominee-wont-say-biden-won-2020-election/): US President Trump’s nominee for top intel official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Biden won 2020 election
- [South Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/south-koreas-international-adoptees-seek-justice-not-homecoming/): South Korea’s government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.
- [Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/senior-chinese-delegation-visits-north-korea-for-talks/): China’s fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks with a top official of North Korea’s governing party.
- [Former US Ambassador says Iran miscalculated Trump’s resolve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/former-us-ambassador-says-iran-miscalculated-trumps-resolve/): Nightly strikes between the US and Iran have been the heaviest since the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement.
- [France’s Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu’s visit to Rabat signals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/frances-morocco-reset-what-french-pm-lecornus-visit-to-rabat-signals/): The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.
- [Kyiv under fire from Russian missiles after EU-Ukraine sign drone deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/kyiv-under-fire-from-russian-missiles-after-eu-ukraine-sign-drone-deal/): Mayor Vitali Klitschko says emergency services are battling blazes across the Ukrainian capital.
- [Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iran-launches-strikes-on-gulf-even-as-fm-visits-qatar/): Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani
- [Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/toronto-engulfed-by-wildfire-smoke-as-us-cities-threatened/): Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
- [Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/celebrations-erupt-in-argentinas-capital-after-world-cup-semifinal-win/): Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.
- [Iranian doctor says US strike damaged children’s cancer hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iranian-doctor-says-us-strike-damaged-childrens-cancer-hospital/): Iranians are inspecting the damage from days of US strikes on key cities in the country’s south and west.
- [Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/wildfire-smoke-engulfs-toronto-canada-and-turns-its-skies-orange/): Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
- [Argentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/argentina-players-brandish-political-falklands-flag-after-england-match/): The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.
- [Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/tuchel-defends-tactics-after-argentina-send-england-packing-from-world-cup/): England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute.
- [Iran war live: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait; US ‘disables’ Iranian oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/iran-war-live-sirens-in-bahrain-kuwait-us-disables-iranian-oil-tanker/): Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, as Bahrain and Kuwait sound air raid sirens.
- [‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/epic-squared-scaloni-lauds-argentinas-back-to-back-world-cup-comebacks/): ‘There was blood in the water, and we went for it,’ Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
- [‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/really-big-news-what-to-know-about-trumps-primetime-speech-on-thursday/): The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
- [US Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for Epstein files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/us-justice-department-refuses-new-mexicos-request-for-epstein-files/): New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein’s ranch.
- [Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/authors-publishers-sue-google-over-alleged-ai-copyright-infringement/): Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
- [xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/xai-sues-user-for-exploiting-ai-tool-to-sexualise-minors/): Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
- [Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/argentina-stun-england-in-2-1-comeback-win-to-reach-2026-world-cup-final/): Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in ⁠a highly charged encounter.
- [Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/iran-says-peace-deal-voided-fighting-existential-war-after-us-attacks/): The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
- [Pezeshkian vows Iran will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/pezeshkian-vows-iran-will-defend-every-inch-of-its-territory/): President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran will defend every inch of its territory, saying attempts to tear the country apar
- [10 years on from Turkiye’s failed coup attempt on Erdogan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/10-years-on-from-turkiyes-failed-coup-attempt-on-erdogan/): 10 years on from Turkiye’s coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.
- [What happened in the first half of the England vs Argentina semifinal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/what-happened-in-the-first-half-of-the-england-vs-argentina-semifinal/): All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.
- [What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/what-are-the-obstacles-to-peace-between-israel-and-lebanon/): Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
- [Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico’s government is linked to cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/sheinbaum-rejects-us-claim-that-mexicos-government-is-linked-to-cartels/): Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless ‘political statement’ about Mexico.
- [Protests in Paris, Gaza for release of Hussam Abu Safia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/protests-in-paris-gaza-for-release-of-hussam-abu-safia/): Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia.
- [The history of the US and Iraq’s complicated relationship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/the-history-of-the-us-and-iraqs-complicated-relationship/): As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties.
- [Ukraine strikes 20 Russian vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/ukraine-strikes-20-russian-vessels/): Ukraine released video of strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
- [French Parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/french-parliament-approves-landmark-assisted-dying-bill/): Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.
- [Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/russia-pounds-ukraine-with-missile-drone-strikes/): Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.
- [Iran unveils huge billboard showing Trump in coffin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/iran-unveils-huge-billboard-showing-trump-in-coffin/): Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.
- [Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/lebanon-and-israel-end-sixth-round-of-us-brokered-talks/): A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon.
- [US intelligence director pick refuses to acknowledge Trump loss in 2020](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/us-intelligence-director-pick-refuses-to-acknowledge-trump-loss-in-2020/): Jay Clayton, often in circuitous fashion, avoided saying Joe Biden won 2020 race during his confirmation hearing.
- [Palestinian homes sealed off by Israeli military restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/palestinian-homes-sealed-off-by-israeli-military-restrictions/): An Israeli military order imposed after a series of settler attacks has left families cut off from parts of their home.
- [European Athletics moves to curb on-screen sexualisation of female athletes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/15/european-athletics-moves-to-curb-on-screen-sexualisation-of-female-athletes/): The guidelines are based on feedback from athletes who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.
- [Israel’s ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier is strangling the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/israels-crimson-thread-military-barrier-is-strangling-the-west-bank/): A new military barrier in the West Bank’s Jordan Valley is cutting off Palestinian communities from their land.
- [Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/venice-protesters-rally-against-us-ambassadors-superyacht-tour/): Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht.
- [At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/at-least-14-dead-after-minibus-rolls-off-mountain-road-in-peru/): At least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.
- [Manila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/manila-protests-racist-portrayal-of-filipinos-in-china-daily-videos/): The Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.
- [Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/mandela-day-what-his-legacy-means-in-todays-south-africa/): As South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.
- [Targets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/targets-of-latest-us-strikes-on-iran-signal-strategic-shift/): The US has broadened its military campaign in Iran, says Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna.
- [Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/israeli-army-destroys-three-schools-in-southern-lebanon-minister-says/): At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
- [Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/iranian-official-says-the-policy-of-negotiating-during-war-is-over/): Mohsen Rezaee has warned that if the US continues bombing Iran, Tehran will escalate its response into full-scale war.
- [Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/five-football-players-who-rose-to-social-media-stardom-at-the-world-cup/): On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.
- [In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/in-new-yorks-little-palestine-fans-cheer-for-spain-in-world-cup-final/): Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn’s sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.
- [Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/homeland-security-secretary-mullin-reiterates-trump-threats-about-elections/): Mullin pledged to make Trump’s election security demands ‘mandatory’ and implement a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.
- [UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/uk-by-election-sees-record-34-candidates-as-farage-seeks-return/): The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.
- [Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/trump-media-reportedly-mulling-fee-for-first-access-to-social-media-posts/): US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
- [Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/landslide-in-southwest-china-kills-eight-and-leaves-34-missing/): A landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missing
- [Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/analyst-questions-trumps-renewed-focus-on-us-election-integrity/): Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.
- [EU urges Israel to halt settlement expansion as settlers attack children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/eu-urges-israel-to-halt-settlement-expansion-as-settlers-attack-children/): Pressure is growing within the EU to sanction Israel for its illegal settlements and violence against Palestinians.
- [Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/herbert-leads-british-open-golf-equals-record-lowest-score-at-a-major/): Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.
- [Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/tackling-messi-huge-challenge-for-spain-in-world-cup-final-merino/): Spanish midfielder says he has ‘huge confidence’ in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.
- [US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/us-launches-seventh-straight-night-of-strikes-on-iran/): The US military says it’s degrading Iran’s military but has been accused by Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
- [Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/iraq-signs-deals-with-western-oil-firms-including-to-revive-syria-pipeline/): Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria’s Baniyas.
- [Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/trump-threatens-canada-with-steeper-tariff-costs-over-wildfire-smoke/): US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.
- [Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/suspected-somali-pirates-seize-tanker-near-yemen-amid-wave-of-hijackings/): The seizure of the Astana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.
- [Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against ‘Saudi-led blockade’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/houthi-supporters-rally-in-sanaa-against-saudi-led-blockade/): Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.
- [World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/world-cup-winners-to-receive-us-style-championship-rings-fifa-says/): Players’ rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
- [Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/food-emergency-deepens-across-ugandas-karamoja/): Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja
- [ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/ice-agent-behind-fatal-shooting-in-maine-reportedly-had-troubled-history/): Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.
- [Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/will-the-canadian-wildfire-smoke-affect-spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-final/): World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation ‘closely’, with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
- [At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/at-least-two-dead-as-heavy-rains-floods-strike-central-texas/): Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year’s deadly rainfall.
- [How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/how-an-italian-sculptor-created-the-iconic-world-cup-trophy/): In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
- [Israel, Gaza and the future of US power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/israel-gaza-and-the-future-of-us-power/): Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.
- [All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/all-time-west-indies-cricket-great-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89/): Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.
- [At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/at-least-three-killed-and-hundreds-displaced-by-heavy-rain-in-chile/): Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.
- [World Cup 2026: What did we learn?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/world-cup-2026-what-did-we-learn/): World Cup 2026: What did we learn?
- [Life after amputation: Gaza women find recovery through football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/life-after-amputation-gaza-women-find-recovery-through-football/): Palestinian women in Gaza who have lost limbs during Israel’s genocidal war are using football as a way of recovering.
- [Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/can-the-us-and-iran-reach-a-lasting-deal-to-end-the-conflict/): Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.
- [Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/beyond-lng-berlins-red-carpet-diplomacy-signals-a-bigger-bet-on-algeria/): Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria’s president with military honours and talked about LNG.
- [Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/germanys-merz-hails-nuclear-deterrence-cooperation-with-france/): The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.
- [Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/amazons-zoox-recalls-self-driving-vehicles-amid-emergency-response-issues/): The recall is the latest development in a series of reports of autonomous vehicles impeding emergency response efforts.
- [Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/apple-regains-top-spot-as-worlds-most-valuable-company/): Apple regained world’s top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.
- [Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/iranian-forces-missiles-and-drones-fired-at-us-targets-in-gulf-states/): Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.
- [Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/did-the-us-just-start-a-trade-war-with-brazil/): Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?
- [Burnham elected Labour leader, vows new direction for UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/burnham-elected-labour-leader-vows-new-direction-for-uk/): Britain’s governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-14-including-mourners-attending-funeral/): Twenty people also injured in strike on funeral procession for Palestinian killed by Israel earlier in the day.
- [Pakistan cricketer Nawaz sanctioned after cannabis-related positive test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/pakistan-cricketer-nawaz-sanctioned-after-cannabis-related-positive-test/): Nawaz admitted the violation and that the substance had been used in a manner unrelated to sporting performance.
- [France vs England – World Cup third-place playoff: Prediction, kickoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/france-vs-england-world-cup-third-place-playoff-prediction-kickoff/): Losing semifinalists France and England meet in a playoff for the bronze medal, a day before the World Cup final.
- [Ukraine suffers port attacks as protests persist over defence shake-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/ukraine-suffers-port-attacks-as-protests-persist-over-defence-shake-up/): Russian attacks reportedly kill two Ukrainians aboard foreign vessel in Mykolaiv; two more killed in Kherson and Odesa.
- [Plainclothes ICE agents manhandle man during arrest attempt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/plainclothes-ice-agents-manhandle-man-during-arrest-attempt/): Plainclothes ICE agents manhandle man during arrest attempt at the Las Vegas airport on July 13, 2026.
- [‘They took our toilet’: How a settlement has squeezed a Palestinian village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/they-took-our-toilet-how-a-settlement-has-squeezed-a-palestinian-village/): An illegal Israeli outpost set up next to Umm al-Khair in West Bank, immediately separating villagers from their land.
- [China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/chinas-xi-jinping-launches-new-ai-alliance-what-is-it/): Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
- [Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/burnham-confirmed-as-leader-of-uks-governing-labour-party-headed-for-pm/): Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.
- [Uganda school bus crash kills 20 children and 1 adult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/uganda-school-bus-crash-kills-20-children-and-1-adult/): Uganda halts school trips after bus crashes returning from waterfall field trip; at least a dozen also injured.
- [Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/deadly-storm-leaves-half-a-million-without-power-in-chile/): Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile
- [‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Is Italy’s mafia law breaking crime or families?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/offer-he-cant-refuse-is-italys-mafia-law-breaking-crime-or-families/): The Italian government can now offer children and wives of mafia bosses a way out of the family business.
- [Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/ukraine-cuts-off-crimea-from-russia-plunging-it-into-an-energy-crisis/): Ukraine is ramping up short-, medium- and long-range drone production to bring Russia’s war to a standstill.
- [Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/satellite-images-show-damage-inside-irans-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant/): Satellite images reveal strikes between July 7 and 12 on Iran’s largest nuclear power plant.
- [UN urges probe into deaths in Pakistani-administered Kashmir unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/un-urges-probe-into-deaths-in-pakistani-administered-kashmir-unrest/): Kashmir clashes have killed 31 since June, leading UN rights chief Volker Turk to appeal for calm.
- [‘Yuba’ – My dear father](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/yuba-my-dear-father/): My father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, believed leadership meant putting Qatar and its people first.
- [Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/did-china-steal-2020-us-election-data-as-trump-claims/): Trump revived long-debunked theories regarding the 2020 elections in a primetime speech.
- [Church of England backs Palestinian Christians despite backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/church-of-england-backs-palestinian-christians-despite-backlash/): The Church of England passed a motion to learn about the experiences of Palestinian Christians in the Kairos documents.
- [China slams Trump’s claims over 2020 US election interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/china-slams-trumps-claims-over-2020-us-election-interference/): China has responded to US President Donald Trump’s claims that China interfered in the 2020 US presidential election.
- [US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/us-marines-board-commercial-tanker-in-gulf-of-oman/): US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman
- [Trump’s new election push, explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/trumps-new-election-push-explained/): US President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to revive claims about the 2020 election.
- [Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/japan-passes-legislation-banning-violation-of-national-flag/): Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi’s conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
- [Why is the US attacking southern Iran’s civilian infrastructure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/why-is-the-us-attacking-southern-irans-civilian-infrastructure/): Analysts say the goals range from targeting Iran’s supply lines to curbing its influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [The Church of England has taken a long-overdue step on Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/the-church-of-england-has-taken-a-long-overdue-step-on-palestine/): By agreeing to hear Palestinian Christians, the Synod has begun to confront its history and responsibilities.
- [As Chinese economy slows, experts say there will be ‘problems for Beijing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/as-chinese-economy-slows-experts-say-there-will-be-problems-for-beijing/): While the ‘export engine is running very hot’, jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.
- [Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/has-ukraines-zelenskyy-created-a-rival-by-sacking-his-defence-minister/): Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have exposed a political challenge for Zelenskyy.
- [Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/knesset-dissolves-how-will-israel-vote-in-octobers-general-election/): Knesset dissolves after first full term since 1988, with Israel heading towards crucial elections on October 27, 2026.
- [World Cup third-place playoff: What are France and England playing for?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/world-cup-third-place-playoff-what-are-france-and-england-playing-for/): Didier Deschamps takes charge ⁠of Les Bleus for the final time while Kylian Mbappe is chasing individual history.
- [India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/india-debuts-hydrogen-powered-train-as-part-of-sustainability-drive/): India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.
- [US strikes destroy key bridges, tower in southern Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/us-strikes-destroy-key-bridges-tower-in-southern-iran/): US strikes destroy key bridges, tower in southern Iran
- [Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/germany-repeats-call-for-eu-force-to-replace-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/): Berlin warns against a ‘security vacuum’ in Lebanon’s south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year’s end.
- [US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/us-attacks-southern-iran-as-tehran-hits-gulf-countries-whats-the-latest/): Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
- [Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/gulf-states-come-under-iranian-fire-as-us-strikes-intensify/): Tehran targets multiple countries across the region as the wave of US strikes on Iran steps up.
- [Why is Pakistan’s Sindh province facing a major child HIV outbreak?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/why-is-pakistans-sindh-province-facing-a-major-child-hiv-outbreak/): The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.
- [John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/john-esposito-transformed-how-the-west-understood-islam/): The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
- [Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/israeli-settlers-attack-sinjil-town-in-occupied-west-bank/): Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
- [US bombards Iran in sixth-straight night of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/us-bombards-iran-in-sixth-straight-night-of-attacks/): The US has made good on threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran in its sixth-straight night of attacks.
- [Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s controversial speech on election security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-controversial-speech-on-election-security/): The president claimed China and ‘deep state’ actors had deceived US voters, but critics say his claims were misleading.
- [Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/texas-floods-ravage-through-southwestern-areas-of-state/): At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
- [China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/chinas-xi-says-ai-should-not-be-a-solo-performance-by-a-single-country/): The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.
- [Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/which-players-are-favourites-to-be-fifa-world-cup-2026-award-winners/): Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
- [China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British Steel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/china-rebukes-uk-over-nationalisation-of-british-steel/): The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.
- [IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/iea-chief-warns-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-global-energy-security/): Fatih Birol says ‘oil security is still a critical issue’ and world should be ‘worried’ if situation does not improve.
- [North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-meets-with-top-chinese-official/): The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
- [‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/trump-accounts-are-symbolic-not-effective-at-closing-wealth-gap/): The wealth gap is wider than it’s been in three decades.
- [How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/how-three-ivorian-firms-are-competing-with-global-brands/): Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast’s fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
- [Goa’s forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/goas-forgotten-orchata-drink-lives-on-in-family-kitchens/): Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
- [Iranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/iranian-sources-say-us-strikes-hit-civilian-infrastructure/): Iranian social media accounts, and local sources allege that US strikes caused casualties and hit infrastructure.
- [Brazilian football legend Pele’s World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/brazilian-football-legend-peles-world-cup-shirt-sells-for-4-9m/): The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
- [Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/falling-debris-from-intercepted-iranian-strikes-sparks-fires-in-kuwait/): Moment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.
- [Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/vietnamese-activist-places-rare-national-spotlight-on-gazas-suffering/): Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
- [Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/venezuela-earthquake-number-of-known-dead-rises-to-nearly-5000-victims/): The UN estimates 50,000 are missing, with many more feared dead under the rubble as the focus shifts to rebuilding.
- [Iran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/17/iran-war-live-us-carries-out-strikes-on-civilian-infrastructure-in-south/): Officials report power outages, attack on train station in Bandar, as Iran says Hormuz won’t return to pre-war status.
- [Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/sadiq-khan-joins-house-of-lords-as-outgoing-uk-pm-names-26-new-peers/): PM Keir Starmer’s final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
- [Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/qatar-rejects-israeli-reports-of-military-action-against-iran/): Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.
- [FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/fifa-to-probe-argentinas-falklands-banner-display-at-world-cup-semifinal/): FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
- [Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/grand-mosque-of-paris-celebrates-100-year-anniversary/): The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.
- [Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/ilhan-omar-renews-push-for-us-to-join-icc-amid-trump-pressure/): The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to ‘dismantle’ the international court.
- [Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/16/former-italian-motorway-chief-sentenced-over-bridge-collapse/): The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
- [The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/the-story-behind-gazas-theyliedtoyou-campaign/): The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign
- [Trump visit causes logistical delays at World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/trump-visit-causes-logistical-delays-at-world-cup-final/): Al Jazeera reporters on the ground faced lengthy queues to enter the stadium due to tighter security checks.
- [Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly among World Cup half-time show headliners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/iraqi-born-singer-emmanuel-kelly-among-world-cup-half-time-show-headliners/): Abandoned as a baby and brought up by nuns in Baghdad, Kelly will be preforming alongside global megastars.
- [What happened to the Jewish left?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/what-happened-to-the-jewish-left/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.
- [Syria’s Al-Sharaa reshuffles security and intelligence leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/syrias-al-sharaa-reshuffles-security-and-intelligence-leadership/): Government says the shake-up will strengthen security and clear the way for reconstruction.
- [Designing cities for a hotter future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/designing-cities-for-a-hotter-future/): Climate advocate Mina Hasman’s vision of designing cities that behave like forests and buildings that act like trees.
- [Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/kimi-antonelli-wins-belgian-grand-prix-to-extend-f1-championship-lead/): Mercedes driver won his sixth GP of 2026 as championship rival and teammate George Russell crashes out on first lap.
- [Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/israel-uses-law-to-destroy-palestinian-education-in-east-jerusalem/): Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.
- [5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/5-6-magnitude-earthquake-hits-peru/): Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.
- [Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/israeli-settlers-torch-homes-and-mosque-in-masafer-yatta/): Videos show Israeli settlers attacking the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
- [The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/the-story-behind-football-stars-messi-and-yamals-viral-photo/): The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo
- [Who controls football in Palestine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/who-controls-football-in-palestine/): For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game.
- [Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/iran-attacks-us-gulf-allies-causing-a-fire-at-kuwait-power-plant/): Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.
- [Why is Argentina’s football team so white?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/why-is-argentinas-football-team-so-white/): Argentina prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final.
- [Spain vs Argentina LIVE: 2026 FIFA World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-vs-argentina-live-2026-fifa-world-cup-final/): Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup.
- [Why were Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested? Will they be extradited to UK?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/why-were-andrew-and-tristan-tate-arrested-will-they-be-extradited-to-uk/): Influencer brothers arrested in Miami, as UK seeks extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
- [Lebanon convicts influencer of smuggling drugs in biscuits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/lebanon-convicts-influencer-of-smuggling-drugs-in-biscuits/): Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.
- [Spain or Argentina, who will win the FIFA World Cup? Ex-player predictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-or-argentina-who-will-win-the-fifa-world-cup-ex-player-predictions/): Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.
- [Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/indian-court-rejects-bid-to-release-hunger-striking-activist-from-hospital/): The wife of 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk says his enforced hospitalisation is ‘illegal detention’.
- [Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/why-have-indias-gen-z-protesters-called-for-a-march-to-parliament/): After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.
- [Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/iranians-suffer-from-power-blackouts-during-war-and-heatwave/): Collapsing grid, battered by military strikes and chronic underinvestment, leaves Iranians sweltering in the dark.
- [Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/guyana-ferry-with-116-people-on-board-capsizes-more-than-50-rescued/): Rescue operations for remaining passengers and crew ongoing, authorities say.
- [FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/fifa-world-cup-tobin-heath-on-record-goals-france-and-lamine-yamal/): In an exclusive interview, Tobin Heath shares her insights before World Cup final and discusses best players and teams.
- [India’s cockroach politics is no joke](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/indias-cockroach-politics-is-no-joke/): The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
- [Gaza cheers for Spain as World Cup final anticipation mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/gaza-cheers-for-spain-as-world-cup-final-anticipation-mounts/): Football fans in Gaza express support for Spain in showdown with Argentina, citing Spanish solidarity with Palestinians.
- [Why is India vetting books in Kashmir in search of ‘anti-national’ content?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/why-is-india-vetting-books-in-kashmir-in-search-of-anti-national-content/): Authorities in disputed region are auditing school, college and public libraries to look for ‘objectionable’ material.
- [World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/world-cup-2026-final-closing-ceremony-and-half-time-show-what-to-know/): Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.
- [Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/du-plessis-makes-winning-return-to-ufc-with-dominant-decision-over-usman/): South African fighter held the middleweight belt ⁠from January 2024 until mid-August 2025, when he lost to Chimaev.
- [Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final predictions, schedule, Messi news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-final-predictions-schedule-messi-news/): Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and history dominate the build-up.
- [Spain fans bring the party to New York before World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-fans-bring-the-party-to-new-york-before-world-cup-final/): ‘King [Messi] abdicates, but the prince [Lamine Yamal] takes the throne!’
- [From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/from-settlements-to-blocked-recovery-israeli-strategy-taking-shape-in-gaza/): Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.
- [US launches new Iran strikes after two soldiers killed: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/us-launches-new-iran-strikes-after-two-soldiers-killed-whats-the-latest/): US strikes target Iran’s IRGC after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan, as Tehran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain.
- [Five people rescued after Indonesia boat sinks, at least 20 still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/five-people-rescued-after-indonesia-boat-sinks-at-least-20-still-missing/): The survivors were found clinging to a fish trap and floating debris at sea three days after the boat sank.
- [The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/the-number-one-health-issue-in-palestine-is-the-israeli-occupation/): In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
- [Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final: Team news, prediction and lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-vs-argentina-fifa-world-cup-final-team-news-prediction-and-lineups/): Stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal clash at the biggest match of the biggest World Cup in history.
- [Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/russia-launches-largest-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv-since-start-of-war/): Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks due to a shortage of Patriot air defence munitions.
- [Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/israel-demolishes-palestinian-home-in-masafer-yatta/): Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
- [Spain vs Argentina: Key factors that could decide World Cup 2026 final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-vs-argentina-key-factors-that-could-decide-world-cup-2026-final/): Matchups, a style clash, Messi magic, a midfield battle and a passing of the torch could be key narratives in the final.
- [US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/us-hits-iran-for-eighth-consecutive-night-iran-returns-fire-on-gulf-bases/): Sirik and Hajiabad areas in Iran’s Hormozgan province targeted as US says revenge for killing of two soldiers.
- [At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/at-least-one-killed-as-russian-ballistic-missiles-hit-kyiv/): Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine.
- [Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/moment-iranian-missiles-hit-airbase-in-jordan-killing-us-soldiers/): A video captures the moment an Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members.
- [US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/us-bombs-iran-for-eighth-straight-night/): The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.
- [‘Spanish style’ wins over New York’s die-hard World Cup fans ahead of final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spanish-style-wins-over-new-yorks-die-hard-world-cup-fans-ahead-of-final/): La Roja’s World Cup success has built a new coalition of loyal and recently converted Spanish fans across New York City.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/fifa-world-cup-2026-sees-major-increase-in-goals-from-outside-the-box/): A trend of teams defending deep has enticed forwards to take shots from outside the penalty area, Jurgen Klinsmann says.
- [Tate brothers arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/tate-brothers-arrested-in-miami-on-rape-and-sex-trafficking-charges/): Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami onrape and sex trafficking charges.
- [Somalia races to save Radio Mogadishu’s fading archive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/somalia-races-to-save-radio-mogadishus-fading-archive/): A small team is working to digitise decades of Somali history in the country’s main public radio station.
- [Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/tate-brothers-arrested-in-miami-as-uk-adds-rape-trafficking-charges/): Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.
- [Palestinian teenage footballer dies after Israeli settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/palestinian-teenage-footballer-dies-after-israeli-settler-attack/): Palestinian teenage footballer, Fadi al-Naasan, has died a week after being shot by Israeli forces.
- [Argentina fans flood NYC’s Times Square before World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/argentina-fans-flood-nycs-times-square-before-world-cup-final/): Hundreds of Argentina fans packed New York City’s Times Square hours before Sunday’s World Cup final.
- [FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/fifa-admits-hydration-breaks-may-not-continue-after-world-cup-criticism/): FIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.
- [WNBA coach Brondello suspended over inappropriate comment at Angel Reese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/wnba-coach-brondello-suspended-over-inappropriate-comment-at-angel-reese/): Brondello suspended for a game after calling Reese a ‘protected species’ in Toronto Tempo’s game against Atlanta Dream.
- [Iran war live: US launches new strikes; Trump mourns killed soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/iran-war-live-us-launches-new-strikes-trump-mourns-killed-soldiers/): US president says death of soldiers in Jordan a ‘sad thing’ as US forces attack Iran for the eighth consecutive night.
- [Netanyahu declares support for Argentina ahead of World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/netanyahu-declares-support-for-argentina-ahead-of-world-cup-final/): Argentina’s ambassador to Israel has presented Benjamin Netanyahu with a football jersey ahead of the World Cup final.
- [A giant cake for Venezuelan quake child survivors as death toll passes 5000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/a-giant-cake-for-venezuelan-quake-child-survivors-as-death-toll-passes-5000/): Volunteers made a giant cake to cheer up around 3,000 Venezuelan children displaced by last month’s powerful twin quakes
- [Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/exiled-cuban-artist-otero-alcantara-has-arrived-in-us-rubio-confirms/): Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.
- [Kylian Mbappe breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 22nd goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/kylian-mbappe-breaks-all-time-world-cup-scoring-record-with-22nd-goal/): Mbappe is back on track to defend his Golden Boot title, which he and Messi have traded between themselves throughout the tournament.
- [Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/saka-hat-trick-helps-england-down-france-to-win-world-cup-2026-bronze-final/): Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France to hit World Cup record, but England win 6-4 in third-place playoff final.
- [World Cup final tickets near $2.3m mark on FIFA’s resale platform](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/world-cup-final-tickets-near-2-3m-mark-on-fifas-resale-platform/): While no tickets are available on FIFA’s sales platform, they are being resold for sky-high prices on resale sites.
- [Latin America unites to cheer against Argentina in FIFA World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/latin-america-unites-to-cheer-against-argentina-in-fifa-world-cup-final/): Fans from Mexico to Brazil unite to cheer Yamal’s Spain against Argentina and Messi, whom they call ‘FIFA’s golden boy’.
- [Cockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/cockroach-party-protest-intensifies-after-wangchuk-forcibly-hospitalised/): Protest by India’s Cockroach Janta Party has intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.
- [Drone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/drone-video-shows-scale-of-major-wildfire-in-northern-spain/): Drone video shows the scale of a major wildfire in northern Spain where more than 150 square kilometres have burned
- [Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/palestinian-teenage-footballer-dies-a-week-after-israeli-settler-attack/): A week after he was shot in his West Bank village, Fadi al-Nassan’s death comes amid a surge in settler violence.
- [Thousands rally in London in support of Gaza, demand new PM take action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/thousands-rally-in-london-in-support-of-gaza-demand-new-pm-take-action/): Demonstrators call on Andy Burnham to impose arms embargo on Israel and pressure its government to end genocide.
- [All to know about Canadian wildfire smoke, air quality and World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/all-to-know-about-canadian-wildfire-smoke-air-quality-and-world-cup-final/): A thunderstorm rolled through the region causing disruption, and a haze raised air quality concerns in New York City.
- [Why has the ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza failed to stop Israel’s attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/why-has-the-ceasefire-in-gaza-failed-to-stop-israels-attacks/): Palestinians who have endured Israel’s genocidal war are still being targeted.
- [US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/us-military-says-two-service-members-killed-in-iranian-strike-in-jordan/): US and Iran have stepped up attacks in the last week, prompting alarm about return to full-scale war across the region.
- [Damage visible at Iran bridges and water plant after US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/damage-visible-at-iran-bridges-and-water-plant-after-us-attacks/): US strikes damaged bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran after a seventh straight night of attacks.
- [New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/new-yorks-mamdani-says-looking-into-netanyahu-arrest-during-city-visit/): Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city’s legal advisers.
- [Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/israeli-attacks-on-residential-areas-in-gaza-kill-eight/): Attacks hit neighbourhoods in Gaza City far beyond the line Israeli forces are meant to hold under the ceasefire.
- [Iran supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/iran-supreme-leader-warns-of-unforgettable-lessons-if-us-attacks-continue/): Mojtaba Khamenei says Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’ and that ‘bullying’ is a core element of US foreign policy.
- [UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/uks-josh-kerr-smashes-longstanding-world-mile-record-in-london/): Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.
- [Lebanon’s Aoun to meet Trump in Washington to discuss Israel talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/lebanons-aoun-to-meet-trump-in-washington-to-discuss-israel-talks/): The Lebanese and US presidents are expected to discuss the ceasefire, southern Lebanon, and Israel’s withdrawal.
- [France vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/france-vs-england-live-fifa-world-cup-2026-third-place-playoff/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream of the Bronze Final as Mbappe’s France play Kane’s England.
- [Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/belgium-bans-imports-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-palestine/): The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.
- [Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/armed-groups-attack-malian-military-convoy-in-gao-region/): Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted ‘human losses’ and ‘material damage’ on troops.
- [What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/what-to-expect-after-the-us-reimposes-naval-blockade-on-irans-ports/): Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
- [Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/plumes-of-smoke-rise-over-kuwait-after-repeated-iranian-attacks/): Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.
- [Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/venezuela-quake-death-toll-tops-5000-as-imf-releases-emergency-aid/): IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.
- [FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/fifa-world-cup-spain-vs-argentina-what-to-know-ahead-of-the-final/): Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday’s blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
- [Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/top-german-conservative-quits-after-surrogacy-sparks-backlash-within-party/): Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
- [China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/china-warns-uk-over-british-steel-nationalisation-demands-fair-resolution/): Jingye seeks compensation after UK’s move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.
- [Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/iraq-signs-48-deals-with-us-companies-during-pms-visit-to-washington/): The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/ukrainian-strikes-hit-russian-logistics-center/): Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
- [Iran accuses US of striking critical infrastructure as war intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/iran-accuses-us-of-striking-critical-infrastructure-as-war-intensifies/): The conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago the peace deal with Iran is over.
- [Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/death-toll-from-uganda-school-bus-crash-rises-to-24/): Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
- [Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/europe-should-look-to-africa-for-heatwave-solutions/): African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.
- [Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/ukrainian-drone-attacks-on-russia-kill-at-least-8-wound-dozens/): Russian officials say strikes on retailer’s warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.
- [India’s salt workers: The human cost of the world’s most popular seasoning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/indias-salt-workers-the-human-cost-of-the-worlds-most-popular-seasoning/): 101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.
- [India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/india-achieves-milestone-with-launch-of-first-private-sector-orbital-rocket/): PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will ‘encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly’.
- [Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/indian-police-forcibly-hospitalise-activist-after-20-day-hunger-strike/): Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a ‘slight commotion’.
- [Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/argentinas-new-york-fans-share-hopes-before-2026-world-cup-final/): Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
- [World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina – Which team has best chance to win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/world-cup-final-spain-vs-argentina-which-team-has-best-chance-to-win/): What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.
- [World Cup final weekend: France vs England prediction, schedule, news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/world-cup-final-weekend-france-vs-england-prediction-schedule-news/): France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
- [Palestine football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/palestine-football-fans-honour-egyptian-coach-hossam-hassan/): Palestine football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan
- [France vs England: Deschamps set for final World Cup match as Zidane waits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/france-vs-england-deschamps-set-for-final-world-cup-match-as-zidane-waits/): Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title, bids farewell after Saturday’s third-place playoff with England.
- [Kolkata sings for Messi as World Cup fever takes hold](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/kolkata-sings-for-messi-as-world-cup-fever-takes-hold/): South Asia’s greatest football city has united behind its footballing saint.
- [A seventh night of US strikes cuts water to villages in Iran’s south](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/a-seventh-night-of-us-strikes-cuts-water-to-villages-in-irans-south/): The US has bombed bridges and energy infrastructure in the seventh straight night of attacks on Iran.
- [Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/messi-reflects-on-pressure-and-competition-ahead-of-world-cup-final/): Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
- [England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak into third-place playoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/england-carry-scars-of-world-cup-heartbreak-into-third-place-playoff/): England face France in a third-place playoff on Saturday, shortly after suffering a late semifinal defeat to Argentina.
- [Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/18/canadian-wildfire-smoke-shrouds-us-potential-risk-for-world-cup-final/): Plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities.
- [Argentina, minus Messi, return home after World Cup final heartbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/argentina-minus-messi-return-home-after-world-cup-final-heartbreak/): Thousands wait to greet the team, who return without captain Messi and a few other players after the World Cup.
- [World Cup champions Spain return to royal welcome, parade through Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/world-cup-champions-spain-return-to-royal-welcome-parade-through-madrid/): Tens of thousands of fans greet La Roja as they travel down Madrid’s historic avenues to Cibeles Square.
- [Moroccan-born man dies while detained by police in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/moroccan-born-man-dies-while-detained-by-police-in-italy/): A video showing the final moments of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir as he was detained by police has sparked protests.
- [War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/war-on-iran-war-resumes-30-days-after-mou/): 30 days into the US-Iran MoU the worst fighting in months has erupted threatening to unravel the ceasefire.
- [Chaos in India as ‘Cockroach activists’ march on parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/chaos-in-india-as-cockroach-activists-march-on-parliament/): Chaos outside India’s parliament as protesters tried to storm it; satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains traction.
- [Gaza residents weigh in on election of new Hamas leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/gaza-residents-weigh-in-on-election-of-new-hamas-leader/): Gaza residents weigh in on election of new Hamas leader
- [King of Spain celebrates World Cup winners in Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/king-of-spain-celebrates-world-cup-winners-in-madrid/): Spain’s World Cup-winning team received a royal reception from King Felipe VI in Madrid ahead of a victory parade.
- [Trump rejects Mamdani threat to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu for war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/trump-rejects-mamdani-threat-to-arrest-israels-netanyahu-for-war-crimes/): US president insists Netanyahu will not be arrested, despite ICC warrant.
- [FIFA investigating on-pitch brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/fifa-investigating-on-pitch-brawl-after-spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-final/): Argentina’s Paredes was seen shoving Spanish players, which led to an on-field melee, while Spain’s Yamal prayed calmly.
- [Albanian protesters pelt lawmakers’ cars over resort projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/albanian-protesters-pelt-lawmakers-cars-over-resort-projects/): Protesters threw eggs at lawmakers’ vehicles outside Albania’s parliament, demanding changes to laws.
- [Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/yemeni-women-support-families-through-enterprise-as-economic-crisis-bites/): Amid Yemen’s harsh economic crisis, securing viable employment has become increasingly difficult for men.
- [What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/what-does-khalil-al-hayyas-election-win-mean-for-gaza/): Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression
- [Iran condemns US attacks on civilian infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/iran-condemns-us-attacks-on-civilian-infrastructure/): Iran says it has received mediation proposals from multiple parties and insists diplomatic efforts remain active.
- [Indian police attack Cockroach Janta Party’s parliament march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/indian-police-attack-cockroach-janta-partys-parliament-march/): Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s march in New Delhi.
- [Monsoon-driven flash flooding kills at least 20 in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/monsoon-driven-flash-flooding-kills-at-least-20-in-afghanistan/): Rescue teams are racing to reach Nuristan province as devastation continues across the region.
- [Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/houthis-announce-maritime-blockade-on-saudi-arabia/): Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire
- [Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/protests-in-italy-after-moroccan-man-dies-during-arrest/): Outrage across Italy’s political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.
- [A tournament of contradictions: What did we learn at World Cup 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/a-tournament-of-contradictions-what-did-we-learn-at-world-cup-2026/): A look back at the World Cup’s moments of glory and controversy, and their impact on fans, teams and the sport.
- [US judge orders pause on Paramount–Warner Bros merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-judge-orders-pause-on-paramount-warner-bros-merger/): Paramount risks $650m quarterly fees if merger delays extend beyond September, as per the merger agreement terms.
- [EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/eu-pauses-methane-penalties-amid-energy-crisis-us-pressure/): The European Commission says waiving penalties will ensure the security of energy supply.
- [Petrol prices climb as US–Iran tensions disrupt markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/petrol-prices-climb-as-us-iran-tensions-disrupt-markets/): US petrol prices reach $4.00 per gallon (3.78 litres), marking the second week of increased costs for consumers.
- [‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/now-or-never-students-defy-delhi-lockdown-to-march-on-indias-parliament/): Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.
- [Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/trump-vows-iran-will-pay-for-killing-us-soldiers/): The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.
- [Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/philippine-sailor-injured-during-clash-with-chinese-coast-guard/): A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton.
- [Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/israeli-air-strike-injures-14-in-gaza-city/): An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
- [Spain team arrives home after winning the World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/spain-team-arrives-home-after-winning-the-world-cup/): World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final.
- [Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/mexican-drug-lord-ismael-el-mayo-zambada-sentenced-to-life-in-us-prison/): US judge hands life sentence to Ismael Zambada for leading one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels for decades.
- [FIFA World Cup: Five key takeaways from 2026 edition won by Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/fifa-world-cup-five-key-takeaways-from-2026-edition-won-by-spain/): Spain beat Argentina, but talking points remain. Should there be 48 or 64 teams? Hydration breaks? The ‘dark arts’?
- [Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-hamass-newly-elected-political-chief-2/): Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.
- [China, immigration, drugs: Behind US policy in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/china-immigration-drugs-behind-us-policy-in-latin-america/): Latin America analyst Brian Winter argues that Trump sees Venezuela as a foreign policy success… and Cuba may be next.
- [Former England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Keegan dies aged 75](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/former-england-manager-and-two-time-ballon-dor-winner-keegan-dies-aged-75/): Kevin Keegan, the iconic striker for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.
- [Spain go back to the top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach a record high](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/spain-go-back-to-the-top-of-fifa-rankings-morocco-reach-a-record-high/): Norway saw the biggest jump in their rankings, climbing 12 spots to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.
- [Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/iran-says-diplomatic-efforts-ongoing-via-mediators-amid-fighting-with-us/): An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
- [What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/what-we-know-about-us-soldiers-killed-in-iran-war-and-iranian-casualties/): Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ to honour killed US soldiers.
- [What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/what-are-civilian-sites-in-international-law-and-where-have-us-iran-hit/): The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.
- [Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-pledges-end-to-political-instability-as-he-becomes-uk-pm/): Britain’s seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
- [Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/ebola-death-toll-in-drc-surges-to-at-least-930-as-outbreak-gathers-pace/): Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
- [Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-hamass-newly-elected-political-chief/): Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group’s overall leadership following a wartime election process.
- [Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/why-palestinians-in-gaza-are-celebrating-spains-world-cup-win/): Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.
- [Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/burnhams-move-to-scrap-uks-digital-id-plans-earns-cheers-and-criticism/): Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.
- [Israeli ministers and settlers call for return to Gaza settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/israeli-ministers-and-settlers-call-for-return-to-gaza-settlements/): ‘Gaza is ours.’
- [Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/petro-to-give-farewell-speech-amid-colombia-transfer-of-power-tensions/): The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month’s election.
- [Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/argentina-fans-throw-stones-at-police-after-world-cup-defeat/): Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
- [India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/indias-rohit-sharma-ends-retirement-talk-as-world-cup-2027-still-in-sight/): Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.
- [Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/russian-strike-on-ship-near-odesa-kills-10-ukraine-hits-moscow-with-drones/): Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.
- [‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/i-want-to-be-honest-with-you-says-new-uk-pm-andy-burnham/): ‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
- [Since Islamabad MoU: What’s changed for the US, Iran and the Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/since-islamabad-mou-whats-changed-for-the-us-iran-and-the-gulf/): We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.
- [Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/hamas-names-khalil-al-hayya-as-new-leader-after-run-off-with-khaled-meshaal/): This is a breaking news story.
- [‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/i-go-with-a-smile-says-outgoing-uk-pm-keir-starmer-in-final-speech/): ‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech
- [Photos: Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/photos-police-fire-tear-gas-at-indias-cockroach-movement-supporters/): The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi, demanding India’s education minister resign over exam leaks.
- [Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/why-is-iran-bombing-gulf-states-while-avoiding-us-naval-assets-and-israel/): Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
- [Iran says Spain World Cup win brings joy to critics of US, Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/iran-says-spain-world-cup-win-brings-joy-to-critics-of-us-israel/): Iran praises Spain’s win over Argentina after Spanish government’s condemnation of policies on Gaza and war on Iran.
- [Occupied West Bank World Cup screening halted for funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/occupied-west-bank-world-cup-screening-halted-for-funeral/): A screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Ramallah was halted following news that two Palestinians were killed.
- [World Cup: Spain to be welcomed home by million-strong Madrid crowd](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/world-cup-spain-to-be-welcomed-home-by-million-strong-madrid-crowd/): Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final in the US, and are expected to parade the trophy in Madrid on Monday.
- [Jubilation in Spain as La Roja beat Argentina to win second World Cup title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/jubilation-in-spain-as-la-roja-beat-argentina-to-win-second-world-cup-title/): Wild celebrations in Spain after La Roja defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to win the title for the second time.
- [Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/indian-police-beat-cockroach-march-protesters/): Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
- [Turkiye and Libya’s Haftar are boosting military ties. Is Egypt worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/turkiye-and-libyas-haftar-are-boosting-military-ties-is-egypt-worried/): Turkiye’s expanding military ties in eastern Libya raise new questions about regional security and Egypt’s red lines.
- [Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march on Indian parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/police-attack-cockroach-activists-as-thousands-march-on-indian-parliament/): More than 10,000 protesters braved tear gas and baton charges in their largest challenge yet to PM Modi’s government.
- [World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/world-cup-spanish-boy-13-killed-in-fountain-collapse-during-celebrations/): Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.
- [What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/what-does-irans-attack-on-kuwait-infrastructure-mean-for-gulf/): What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?
- [Photos: Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/photos-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-second-world-cup-title/): Spain edge Messi’s Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title.
- [Key takeaways from the World Cup 2026 final as Spain beat Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/key-takeaways-from-the-world-cup-2026-final-as-spain-beat-argentina/): Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi and gifted wingers – Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the World Cup.
- [Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/rubio-us-open-to-diplomacy-after-ninth-night-of-bombing-iran/): Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
- [LIVE: Andy Burnham to become UK PM, deliver first speech at 10 Downing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/live-andy-burnham-to-become-uk-pm-deliver-first-speech-at-10-downing/): The new leader takes over from Keir Starmer just two years after outgoing PM led Labour to a landslide election victory.
- [Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/singapore-minister-resigns-over-interactions-with-a-woman-pm-says/): The People’s Action Party, which prides itself on ​a clean reputation, has been rocked by a series of scandals recently.
- [US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-renews-attacks-on-iran-after-us-soldier-killed-whats-the-latest/): Iran’s IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.
- [Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/infantino-tries-to-usher-trump-away-as-spain-lift-world-cup/): Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup
- [Last night, I was Spanish, and so were millions around the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/last-night-i-was-spanish-and-so-were-millions-around-the-world/): For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.
- [Women’s tennis players must take one-time gene test for eligibility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/womens-tennis-players-must-take-one-time-gene-test-for-eligibility/): Players will need to take a test ​for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says.
- [Tearful Scaloni uncertain of Argentina future after World Cup loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/tearful-scaloni-uncertain-of-argentina-future-after-world-cup-loss/): Manager says it would be difficult to assemble another squad capable of reaching two consecutive World Cup finals.
- [US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-releases-footage-of-ninth-consecutive-night-of-strikes-on-iran/): The US military carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
- [Trump: Latest strikes on Iran ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/trump-latest-strikes-on-iran-in-honour-of-killed-us-military-personnel/): US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes on Iran were carried out ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel.
- [Protests in Houston continue over ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/protests-in-houston-continue-over-ice-killing-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo/): Hundreds gather in Texas city, demanding justice for the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Mexican man
- [Andy Burnham to become UK’s PM on Monday: What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-to-become-uks-pm-on-monday-what-happens-next/): Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister. Here’s how the transition of power will unfold.
- [How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/how-a-young-and-cohesive-spain-took-down-lionel-messis-argentina/): La Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win their second World Cup.
- [Argentinians show pride in Buenos Aires despite World Cup final defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/argentinians-show-pride-in-buenos-aires-despite-world-cup-final-defeat/): Argentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires to honour their team despite its World Cup final defeat.
- [Fans in Madrid party all night long after Spain’s World Cup victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/fans-in-madrid-party-all-night-long-after-spains-world-cup-victory/): Spanish fans spent the night partying in Madrid after their team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of the World Cup.
- [Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/palestinians-celebrate-spains-world-cup-victory/): Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory.
- [Africa Shield: Why securing development is becoming a new security priority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/africa-shield-why-securing-development-is-becoming-a-new-security-priority/): As Africa industrialises, governments are working to keep sensitive materials out of the wrong hands.
- [US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-bombs-iran-for-ninth-consecutive-night-as-hormuz-tensions-escalate/): Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar.
- [Spain fans hail new generation, as Argentina says goodbye to an icon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/spain-fans-hail-new-generation-as-argentina-says-goodbye-to-an-icon/): Revellers take to streets of New York following Spain’s defeat of Argentina in Messi’s likely final World Cup match.
- [Mbappe takes home second Golden Boot, Spain sweeps World Cup awards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/mbappe-takes-home-second-golden-boot-spain-sweeps-world-cup-awards/): While Ferran Torres orchestrated Spain’s winning the ultimate prize, his teammates walk away with awards of their own.
- [US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-service-member-killed-during-detonation-of-iranian-drone-in-iraq/): A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian downed drone.
- [US Vice President JD Vance and his wife announce birth of fourth child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-vice-president-jd-vance-and-his-wife-announce-birth-of-fourth-child/): JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
- [US soldier killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iranian drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/us-soldier-killed-in-iraq-during-controlled-detonation-of-iranian-drone/): The death brings the number of US soldiers killed since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran to 17.
- [Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/iran-war-live-us-military-carries-out-another-wave-of-strikes-on-iran/): US forces attack Iran for ninth consecutive night as one US soldier killed in northern Iraq.
- [When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/when-where-and-how-spain-won-the-world-cup-final-against-argentina/): Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time.
- [Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/spain-battle-past-10-man-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time-to-win-2026-world-cup/): Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World Cup.
- [When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/when-is-the-next-fifa-world-cup-2030-hosts-dates-and-format/): The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup’s centenary.
- [Fans in Madrid go wild as Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/fans-in-madrid-go-wild-as-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-second-world-cup/): Fans in Madrid erupted in celebration after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
- [A bird’s-eye view as Donald Trump arrives for the World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/a-birds-eye-view-as-donald-trump-arrives-for-the-world-cup-final/): Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One.
- [Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/israeli-ministers-join-march-to-gaza-to-demand-return-of-settlements/): Hundreds gather near the border as coalition figures push to rebuild communities evacuated in 2005.
- [Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/five-passengers-found-drifting-days-after-boat-sinks-in-indonesia/): Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.
- [The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/the-uk-gets-its-seventh-prime-minister-in-10-years/): Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
- [Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/twin-earthquakes-strike-peru-killing-at-least-five/): Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
- [Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/andy-burnhams-in-tray-the-challenges-facing-the-new-uk-pm/): Andy Burnham will become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities.
- [What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/what-happened-in-the-first-half-of-the-spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-final/): All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.
- [At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military convoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/at-least-50-malian-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-military-convoy/): At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed after a joint Malian army and Russia’s Africa Corps convoy was ambushed.
- [‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/sacred-unity-irans-supreme-leader-calls-for-calm-amid-political-divides/): Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.
- [Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/19/lebanese-food-influencer-sentenced-to-life-for-drug-smuggling/): Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
- [India opposition leader Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/india-opposition-leader-gandhi-freed-after-detention-at-student-led-protest/): Demands from young people and Cockroach Janta Party pose one of the biggest challenges to PM Modi’s government.
- [Algeria: Toxic colonisation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/algeria-toxic-colonisation/): The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
- [Air defences activate in Iran and flames rise from US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/air-defences-activate-in-iran-and-flames-rise-from-us-attacks/): Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.
- [US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-open-to-negotiations-with-iran-but-tehran-not-serious-rubio-says/): US Secretary of State says Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz sets ‘dangerous precedent’, as attacks continue.
- [Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/can-pakistan-administered-kashmirs-election-overcome-a-violent-summer/): After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.
- [Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/goats-of-football-indian-village-holds-tournament-with-an-indigenous-twist/): In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory – and goats.
- [Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/mamdani-netanyahu-is-a-war-criminal-but-new-york-cannot-arrest-him/): NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
- [Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/guyana-ferry-capsize-death-toll-rises-to-53-as-survivors-describe-terror/): A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.
- [Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/hegseth-called-a-failure-over-iran-as-he-reveals-37b-cost-of-war/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
- [US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-expands-strikes-on-11th-straight-night-of-attacks/): The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
- [France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/france-becomes-first-eu-country-to-officially-ban-social-media-for-children/): France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.
- [More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/more-than-140-dead-missing-on-refugee-boat-stranded-off-mauritania/): Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
- [Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/palestine-weekly-ahead-of-elections-israel-doubles-down-on-attacks/): Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
- [US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-targets-china-in-move-to-ban-military-grade-drone-imports/): Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
- [‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/unprecedented-openai-says-ai-models-autonomously-hacked-another-company/): OpenAI says an autonomous agent bypassed controls and hacked Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.
- [How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/how-armed-group-alliances-are-reshaping-malis-conflict-and-the-wider-sahel/): A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali’s military leaders.
- [Leopard caught on camera storming into a store in Rajasthan, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/leopard-caught-on-camera-storming-into-a-store-in-rajasthan-india/): A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.
- [Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/former-biden-official-cant-see-pilot-zones-scheme-working-in-lebanon/): Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.
- [Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/desperate-families-search-rubble-weeks-after-venezuela-earthquakes/): Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.
- [US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-says-more-than-1400-infected-by-parasitic-cyclospora-illness-outbreak/): US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico’s Health Ministry disputes.
- [Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iran-war-live-us-launches-new-attacks-hegseth-says-war-has-cost-37-5bn/): Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain ‘very heavily’.
- [Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/moldova-chooses-new-prime-minister-as-it-pushes-for-eu-membership/): Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova’s push to join the European Union by 2030.
- [Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/trump-administration-attacks-us-left-alleging-cuba-ties-key-takeaways/): US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the ‘connective tissue’ of a global ‘anti-American coalition’.
- [Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/lebanese-army-deploys-in-pilot-zones-under-us-backed-plan/): The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
- [Explosions in Iran as US launches new strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/explosions-in-iran-as-us-launches-new-strikes/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/zelenskyy-replaces-ukraine-military-chief-after-protests/): Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
- [Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/guyana-reports-ferry-disaster-death-toll-rises-to-41/): Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night.
- [How will Khalil al-Hayya’s leadership shape Hamas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/how-will-khalil-al-hayyas-leadership-shape-hamas/): Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza’s fragile ceasefire.
- [Iran holds funerals for children killed in Minab school strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/iran-holds-funerals-for-children-killed-in-minab-school-strike/): Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.
- [US defence chief Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5bn so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-defence-chief-hegseth-puts-iran-war-cost-at-37-5bn-so-far/): Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.
- [Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/drone-shows-scorched-landscape-after-spain-wildfire/): A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.
- [Kuwaitis ration electricity after Iranian strikes hit power grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/kuwaitis-ration-electricity-after-iranian-strikes-hit-power-grid/): Kuwaitis are rationing electricity after Iranian strikes on power infrastructure are raising fears of outages
- [Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/spain-battles-latest-in-series-of-major-wildfires-near-madrid/): Fire breaks out amid Spain’s third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40C.
- [Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/carney-says-he-and-trump-have-agreed-to-intensify-trade-negotiations/): Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump’s repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
- [Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/deposed-turkish-opposition-leader-plans-new-party/): Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP.
- [Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/rescuers-search-for-flood-survivors-in-afghanistan/): Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide
- [Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/can-mediators-broker-a-truce-between-the-us-and-iran/): With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
- [US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-agency-proposes-ending-racial-and-gender-workforce-data-collection/): Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
- [India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/india-tunnel-collapse-kills-10-as-toxic-gases-hamper-rescue/): At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
- [US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-judge-blocks-trump-bid-to-strip-work-permits-from-immigrants/): The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
- [Where will LeBron James go next? NBA star ‘not rushed’ to make a decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/where-will-lebron-james-go-next-nba-star-not-rushed-to-make-a-decision/): Reports have linked James to the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- [Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/rescuers-search-for-survivors-amid-risk-of-fresh-floods-in-afghanistan/): Death toll rises to at least 23, with more than 100 people missing, as monsoon season spreads chaos across region.
- [Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/police-detain-rahul-gandhi-at-protest-outside-pm-modis-home/): Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.
- [Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/iranians-struggle-to-get-by-amid-us-war-and-domestic-woes/): People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.
- [Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal-backed consortium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/liverpool-fc-in-talks-to-sell-minority-stake-to-mittal-backed-consortium/): The consortium is led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.
- [US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-eyes-new-tariffs-as-existing-trade-duties-near-expiration/): US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump’s temporary tariffs expire on Friday.
- [US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mahdawi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-appeals-court-overturns-ruling-that-freed-columbia-activist-mahdawi/): The decision is the latest court victory for US President Donald Trump’s campaign targeting foreign student protesters.
- [Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/steep-rise-in-civilian-casualties-in-russia-ukraine-war-un-says/): Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.
- [FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/fifa-destroying-football-for-the-world-cup-says-spanish-football-chief/): In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is ‘over’.
- [UK PM Burnham: ‘We need to be a cost-of-living government’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/uk-pm-burnham-we-need-to-be-a-cost-of-living-government/): At his first cabinet meeting as UK prime minister, Burnham told ministers they must be a “cost-of-living government”.
- [Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/italys-meloni-slams-protesters-following-clashes-in-bologna/): PM pledges probe into death of Moroccan man under police restraint, condemns violence as protests injure 56 officers.
- [Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/japans-ai-gamble-can-technology-offset-the-cost-of-an-ageing-society/): From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.
- [Searching for closure: Venezuela families refuse to give up after quakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/searching-for-closure-venezuela-families-refuse-to-give-up-after-quakes/): Weeks after earthquakes, relatives are still searching for bodies of loved ones who disappeared beneath the rubble.
- [Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/saudi-condemns-houthi-blockade-how-will-the-rest-of-the-world-be-impacted/): Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
- [Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/israel-has-no-interest-in-joining-us-war-on-iran-says-smotrich/): Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
- [‘There is ‌no safe place’: Israeli attack kills family of six in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/there-is-no-safe-place-israeli-attack-kills-family-of-six-in-gaza/): Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed ‘ceasefire’ agreed in October.
- [India tunnel collapse at a hydropower project kills 10 as 17 remain missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/india-tunnel-collapse-at-a-hydropower-project-kills-10-as-17-remain-missing/): Rescue teams have been struggling to reach the 17 people trapped because of hazardous conditions inside the tunnel.
- [Clashes between police and people protesting Italy arrest death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/clashes-between-police-and-people-protesting-italy-arrest-death/): Clashes between police and people protesting Italy arrest death
- [What does a heatwave cost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/what-does-a-heatwave-cost/): What does a heatwave cost?
- [ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/asean-diplomats-voice-serious-concern-over-iran-war-and-energy-crisis/): Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.
- [India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/indias-cockroach-protest-movement-halts-marches-after-police-violence/): Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.
- [How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/how-a-64-team-world-cup-could-transform-footballs-economics/): Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
- [Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/iran-war-look-beyond-stocks-to-understand-state-of-economy-experts-say/): Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.
- [Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/lebanese-president-set-to-meet-trump-as-beirut-seeks-israeli-withdrawal/): Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
- [‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/wont-back-down-indian-student-protesters-return-after-police-crackdown/): More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.
- [Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/hamass-new-leader-must-bridge-a-movement-divided-over-iran/): After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
- [Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/hunger-is-falling-but-is-still-higher-than-pre-covid-levels-un-report/): Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.
- [Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/australian-mp-interrupts-tough-interview-to-yell-at-dog/): Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.
- [Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/can-ai-systems-make-moral-decisions-in-war/): As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.
- [FIFA World Cup: Who scored the most goals, assists, saves and yellow cards?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/fifa-world-cup-who-scored-the-most-goals-assists-saves-and-yellow-cards/): FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.
- [Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/lebanons-joseph-aoun-to-meet-trump-what-to-expect/): The Lebanese president is seeking Washington’s support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.
- [Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/arizonas-primary-elections-which-us-races-to-watch-and-why-they-matter/): From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.
- [Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/mamdani-says-he-takes-netanyahus-icc-arrest-warrant-seriously/): Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’
- [Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/hormuz-tankers-on-fire-as-us-iran-continue-attacks-whats-the-latest/): The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.
- [Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/philippine-foreign-secretary-says-asean-must-work-together-2/): Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
- [Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/philippine-foreign-secretary-says-asean-must-work-together/): Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
- [Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/five-palestinians-die-in-fire-after-israeli-attack-in-gaza/): An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.
- [Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/moment-terrifying-floodwaters-sweep-through-afghan-village/): Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village
- [Bangladesh face Australia Test might as Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/bangladesh-face-australia-test-might-as-cummins-hazlewood-and-lyon-return/): Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.
- [Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/israeli-forces-open-fire-on-children-in-syrian-village/): Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village
- [Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/farage-reform-in-trouble-as-uk-braces-for-crypto-influence-in-politics/): Farage’s crisis after revelations of substantial crypto donations prompts broader political questions over donor clout.
- [World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/world-cup-messi-thanks-argentina-fans-but-wound-will-take-time-to-heal/): Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup game.
- [‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/we-just-want-to-live-palestinians-in-gaza-react-to-hamas-election/): There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.
- [‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/critic-to-israel-document-reveals-how-israel-scrutinised-global-ngos/): An internal government file obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected data on groups it suspected supported BDS.
- [Many Christian voters in the US see Trump as ‘chosen’ by God to lead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/many-christian-voters-in-the-us-see-trump-as-chosen-by-god-to-lead/): Many white evangelical Christians view Donald Trump as chosen by God to lead despite not seeing him as personally devout
- [China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/china-and-philippines-trade-accusations-after-sailor-injured-at-sea/): Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- [Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/argentina-players-receive-heroes-welcome-home-despite-world-cup-defeat/): Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.
- [Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/who-is-driving-diplomacy-in-the-horn-of-africa-and-the-red-sea-and-why/): A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa’s growing strategic importance.
- [US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-military-releases-footage-of-tenth-consecutive-night-of-strikes-on-iran/): US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.
- [Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/spains-world-cup-heroes-welcomed-by-millions-in-madrid/): More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Spain
- [Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/lebanese-return-to-pilot-zone-villages-they-say-israel-never-occupied/): Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Lebanese government.
- [Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/why-protests-are-growing-in-ukraine-over-defence-leadership-and-dismissals/): Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.
- [Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/guyana-recovers-27-bodies-after-ferry-disaster-as-crew-comes-under-scrutiny/): Authorities detain ferry crew members after drug tests reveal violations in Guyana’s worst marine disaster in decades.
- [Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/tate-brothers-vow-to-fight-extradition-as-they-appear-at-court-in-miami/): Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami.
- [Suspect charged in fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/suspect-charged-in-fatal-attack-on-uk-politician-ann-widdecombe/): Police say a possible political motive is under investigation in the killing of the Reform UK figure.
- [MSF demands Israel release detained Palestinian healthcare workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/msf-demands-israel-release-detained-palestinian-healthcare-workers/): The NGO is ‘outraged’ by Israel’s treatment of the health professionals and warns that ‘silence has become complicity’.
- [Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/iran-war-live-us-launches-10th-night-of-strikes-tehran-attacks-kuwait/): Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.
- [US attacks Iran for tenth consecutive night](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/us-attacks-iran-for-tenth-consecutive-night/): Washington vows revenge for US military casualties and Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.
- [Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/21/trump-imposes-50-us-tariffs-on-some-canadian-goods-citing-discrimination/): Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions.
- [What are the new British Prime Minister’s biggest challenges?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/20/what-are-the-new-british-prime-ministers-biggest-challenges/): Britain has a new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. The former Mayor of Manchester must now unite a divided nation.
- [Why do some of the cheapest cities cost the most to live in?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/why-do-some-of-the-cheapest-cities-cost-the-most-to-live-in/): A worker in Cairo can afford 22 hamburgers a month. In Tel Aviv, more than 200. AJLabs counts a salary in Big Mac meals.
- [Which Middle East nations have nuclear programmes, and how were they built?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/which-middle-east-nations-have-nuclear-programmes-and-how-were-they-built/): Saudi Arabia aims to join the region’s nuclear club after it signs a deal with the US.
- [‘Our fight is to fix the system’: India protesters demand accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/our-fight-is-to-fix-the-system-india-protesters-demand-accountability/): India’s Cockroach Janta Party led weeks of protests over exam paper leaks.
- [How are companies, governments responding to the OpenAI hack?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/how-are-companies-governments-responding-to-the-openai-hack/): OpenAI’s AI models hacked into another company, prompting calls for scrutiny of safeguards for advanced AI systems.
- [Rebuilding Gaza to cost $71bn, must include Palestinians, report finds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/rebuilding-gaza-to-cost-71bn-must-include-palestinians-report-finds/): Rebuilding the enclave will cost seven times the combined cost of all past offensives, says joint report.
- [Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/kashmiri-activist-khurram-parvez-and-journalist-irfan-mehraj-freed-on-bail/): Indian authorities release the two men after years in prison although both remain under tight court-imposed restrictions
- [Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/several-killed-as-ukraine-russia-trade-attacks-deep-behind-the-front-line/): Four have been killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine, while four others died in Russia and Crimea, according to reports.
- [Iraq PM heads to Iran: Can Baghdad redefine its relationship with Tehran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/iraq-pm-heads-to-iran-can-baghdad-redefine-its-relationship-with-tehran/): Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.
- [Can Iran withstand new pressure from the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/can-iran-withstand-new-pressure-from-the-us/): After a truce, the US has returned to war with Iran. Alex Gatopoulos looks at what’s different this time
- [EU hits Google with new $1bn fine, saying it broke digital antitrust rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/eu-hits-google-with-new-1bn-fine-saying-it-broke-digital-antitrust-rules/): The fine is part of a major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels which says it is seeking to ensure fair competition.
- [Cricket: No Ashes 2027 Tests to take place in the north of England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/cricket-no-ashes-2027-tests-to-take-place-in-the-north-of-england/): England will not host Australia at Old Trafford or Headingley.
- [Rubio says Iran ‘begging’ for a deal with US but not ready to make one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/rubio-says-iran-begging-for-a-deal-with-us-but-not-ready-to-make-one/): Secretary of state says US has ‘a head for an eye’ policy as strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.
- [Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/norway-to-make-formal-complaint-to-fifa-over-balogun-red-card-saga/): FIFA overturned the suspension for a red card for the USA forward at the World Cup after a request from President Trump.
- [More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/more-than-2300-israelis-storm-al-aqsa-mosque-in-jerusalem/): National Security Minister Ben-Gvir joins settlers and far-right groups at holy site under heavy police protection.
- [‘Televising our revolution’: India’s Gen Z flips Modi’s social media game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/televising-our-revolution-indias-gen-z-flips-modis-social-media-game/): For 12 years, Modi and his party have dominated Indian social media. Now, youth use the same platforms against him.
- [Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/iran-houthis-strike-tankers-as-us-bombing-continues-whats-the-latest/): With the Houthi naval blockade, shipping disruptions now impact the Bab al-Mandeb strait in addition to Hormuz.
- [Thai sailors sue owners of cargo ship hit in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/thai-sailors-sue-owners-of-cargo-ship-hit-in-hormuz/): Thai sailors sue owners of cargo ship hit in Hormuz
- [‘Back from the dead’: The continuing agony over Gaza’s 9,500 missing people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/back-from-the-dead-the-continuing-agony-over-gazas-9500-missing-people/): Palestinian’s sudden return alive after family held his funeral highlights suffering of those still waiting for answers.
- [Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/top-us-and-russian-diplomats-discuss-ukraine-war-in-manila/): Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov ‘reaffirmed ​readiness’ for political ​and diplomatic settlement to Russia-Ukraine war.
- [India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/indias-modi-promises-fast-track-courts-for-exam-fraud-fuelling-protests/): Cockroach Janta Party protesters are occupying streets in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Pradhan resign.
- [Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/travellers-panic-as-us-attacks-iran-iraq-border-crossing/): Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing
- [Photos: Gaza’s shelter crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/photos-gazas-shelter-crisis/): Gaza faces a deepening housing crisis as more than 92 percent of homes have been damaged or destroyed by Israel.
- [Indian activist Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/indian-activist-wangchuk-sets-conditions-to-end-hunger-strike/): Indian activist Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike
- [Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/between-hope-and-fear-yemenis-react-to-houthi-blockade-on-saudi-arabia/): Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.
- [Arsenal defender Saliba sidelined for ‘extended period’ due to back injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/arsenal-defender-saliba-sidelined-for-extended-period-due-to-back-injury/): Centre back William Saliba won’t require surgery for injury sustained at World Cup, his club says.
- [Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/indian-police-accused-of-using-pellet-guns-in-crackdown-on-indias-protests/): Videos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India’s student protest movement.
- [Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/saudi-arabia-and-us-agree-to-landmark-nuclear-deal-for-civilian-purposes/): The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.
- [US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-attacks-iran-for-12th-night-as-the-house-approves-defence-spending/): Strikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.
- [Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/thousands-forced-to-evacuate-as-wildfires-sweep-across-southern-france/): Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.
- [Will the war on Iran affect ASEAN’s efforts to tackle regional issues?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/will-the-war-on-iran-affect-aseans-efforts-to-tackle-regional-issues/): Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has overshadowed the ASEAN gathering in Manila.
- [Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/guyana-ferry-disaster-families-demand-answers-as-around-100-feared-dead/): Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.
- [In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/in-gaza-a-long-path-to-recovery-for-one-woman-who-lost-eye-and-daughter/): Psychological wounds compound Najwa’s physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.
- [Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/armed-attackers-kill-more-than-20-in-northwest-nigeria/): The attacks reflect a surge in violence as armed gangs continue raiding villages in northwest and central Nigeria.
- [Calls for Moroccan rapper’s release outside a Casablanca court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/calls-for-moroccan-rappers-release-outside-a-casablanca-court/): Protesters gathered outside a court in Casablanca, Morocco to demand the release of Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi.
- [Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/five-soldiers-killed-in-southern-thailand-checkpoint-attack/): The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.
- [Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/jailed-opposition-leader-ghannouchi-faints-in-tunisian-prison-due-to-heat/): The incident was witnessed by the daughter of Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, another prominent political prisoner.
- [US tariffs ‘strengthen’ Lula against Bolsonaro’s son in upcoming elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-tariffs-strengthen-lula-against-bolsonaros-son-in-upcoming-elections/): With Lula polling ahead and tariffs squeezing Brazil’s economy, the Bolsonaro family’s Washington strategy is faltering.
- [Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/spain-and-france-battle-raging-wildfires-face-high-risk-of-more/): A wildfire in Spain’s Guadalajara region has burned 32,000 hectares, in one of the country’s largest recorded blazes.
- [Why Abderrahim Fakir’s death reignited Italy’s police accountability debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/why-abderrahim-fakirs-death-reignited-italys-police-accountability-debate/): A Moroccan-born man’s death in Bologna has prompted anger and renewed scrutiny of Italy’s policing and legal reforms.
- [AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/ai-china-dark-factories-and-the-future-of-the-us-auto-industry/): Economist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.
- [US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-house-passes-1-15-trillion-military-bill-expanding-israel-cooperation/): Bill to fund war on Iran and a handful of Trump priorities passes largely along party lines, faces Senate uncertainty.
- [Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/iran-war-live-us-launches-new-attacks-houthis-attack-2-saudi-oil-tankers/): US, Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.
- [Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iranian-missiles-show-deadly-precision-amid-us-iran-war-escalation/): Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.
- [Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/rubio-says-us-china-must-work-through-big-differences-at-asean-meeting/): Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US visit.
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-two-saudi-oil-tankers/): Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels
- [Austrian home where Hitler was born reopened as police station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/austrian-home-where-hitler-was-born-reopened-as-police-station/): For decades, neo-Nazis and far-right extremists flocked to the Austrian home where Adolf Hitler.
- [US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-and-saudi-arabia-announce-nuclear-cooperation-deal/): Trump administration says ‘historic’ agreement will ‘reinforce global nonproliferation standards’ and create jobs in US.
- [Wounded Gaza journalists call for urgent medical evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/wounded-gaza-journalists-call-for-urgent-medical-evacuation/): Wounded and chronically ill Palestinian journalists held a protest calling for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza.
- [Iran warns of regional turmoil if US threats and attacks do not stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iran-warns-of-regional-turmoil-if-us-threats-and-attacks-do-not-stop/): Tehran’s chief negotiator says if Iran’s ‘security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe’.
- [Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/griffiths-diplomacy-requires-us-and-iran-to-accept-they-have-lost/): Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘
- [Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/ukraines-new-military-chief-pledges-to-escalate-retaliation-against-russia/): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, but progress towards peace unlikely.
- [US regulators to weigh controversial peptides backed by RFK Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-regulators-to-weigh-controversial-peptides-backed-by-rfk-jr/): FDA has questioned the evidence as demand surges for the compounds promoted for sleep, muscle growth, and anti-ageing.
- [India’s Rahul Gandhi speaks out after release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/indias-rahul-gandhi-speaks-out-after-release/): Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has spoken out publicly for the first time since he was arrested during protests.
- [Gaza man returns home after family believed he was dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/gaza-man-returns-home-after-family-believed-he-was-dead/): Hamada Al Banna reunited with his family more than a year after an explosion that left him in a coma.
- [Trump: Iran will ‘pay a big price’ for US troop deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/trump-iran-will-pay-a-big-price-for-us-troop-deaths/): US President Trump warned that Iran will ‘pay a big price’ right before he attended a dignified transfer ceremony.
- [UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/un-rights-chief-condemns-nicaraguas-decision-to-abolish-elections/): UN rights chief condemns worsening repression in Nicaragua, urging the restoration of freedoms and the rule of law.
- [US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-judge-sets-2027-trial-date-for-venezuelas-maduro-and-wife/): Former President Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation.
- [Why the US may stop collecting workplace race and gender data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/why-the-us-may-stop-collecting-workplace-race-and-gender-data/): A newly proposed change would eliminate annual workplace demographic reporting used to monitor discrimination trends.
- [Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/death-toll-from-blast-at-indian-hydroelectric-project-rises-to-20-people/): Rescuers say flooding and toxic gas in the collapsed tunnel make it unlikely any remaining trapped workers survived.
- [Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/key-takeaways-from-khalil-al-hayyas-first-speech-as-hamas-leader/): The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.
- [Water cannon deployed at India education system protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/water-cannon-deployed-at-india-education-system-protests/): Indian police deployed water cannons in Raipur at student protests demanding the resignation of the education minister.
- [‘Justice for Lorenzo’ protests disrupt Houston council meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/justice-for-lorenzo-protests-disrupt-houston-council-meeting/): Protesters shouted ‘Justice for Lorenzo’ at a Houston, Texas, city council meeting on Tuesday after an ICE shooting.
- [Iran’s judiciary warns against ‘infiltrators’, announces new executions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/irans-judiciary-warns-against-infiltrators-announces-new-executions/): Many cases related to security offences are prosecuted using a law announced after last year’s 12-day war with Israel.
- [Hamas’s new leader calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/hamass-new-leader-calls-for-permanent-gaza-ceasefire/): In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
- [Trump push for Syrian intervention against Hezbollah ‘short-sighted’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/trump-push-for-syrian-intervention-against-hezbollah-short-sighted/): Analysts say US president’s pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon could undermine domestic security.
- [Anonymous food donations reach Indian student protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/anonymous-food-donations-reach-indian-student-protesters/): Anonymous donors are using food delivery apps to send food to student protesters in New Delhi
- [Elon and the Other Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/elon-and-the-other-gaza/): How the world’s richest man helped trigger an HIV crisis in one of the world’s poorest countries.
- [From towns to zones: Why Israel gives military names to civilian areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/from-towns-to-zones-why-israel-gives-military-names-to-civilian-areas/): Israeli authorities are increasingly applying security terminology for residential areas where people live.
- [Why are billionaires growing richer than ever?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/why-are-billionaires-growing-richer-than-ever/): Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
- [Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/proposed-us-saudi-nuclear-energy-deal-what-we-know-so-far/): Reports suggest ‌the Trump administration backs a pact with Saudi Arabia allowing it to enrich uranium.
- [War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/war-on-iran-hegseth-wants-70b-more-to-keep-fighting/): Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.
- [Nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/nearly-1000-people-have-died-from-ebola-in-dr-congo/): According to WHO figures, 999 people have died in DRC and two in Uganda due to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
- [Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/zelenskyy-sacks-syrskii-how-many-generals-have-ukraine-russia-fired/): Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.
- [Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/why-traore-has-opened-a-new-front-with-burkina-fasos-muslim-community/): New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso’s military government and Muslim scholars.
- [English FA charges Southampton coach Tonda Eckert over ‘spygate’ scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/english-fa-charges-southampton-coach-tonda-eckert-over-spygate-scandal/): Allegations of spying on rivals led to Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship playoff final.
- [The Indian football tournament where goats replace trophies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/the-indian-football-tournament-where-goats-replace-trophies/): GOATs are not players, but prizes at this football tournament in eastern India.
- [Israeli strike leaves two Palestinians burnt beyond recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/israeli-strike-leaves-two-palestinians-burnt-beyond-recognition/): An Israeli strike hit a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians.
- [UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/uks-miliband-streeting-what-are-their-foreign-policy-defence-records/): Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.
- [Open AI says its AI model “went rogue”: What do we know?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/open-ai-says-its-ai-model-went-rogue-what-do-we-know/): The system hacked into another company without being prompted by a human.
- [‘Creeping death’: Israel weaponises ‘Yellow Line’ to annex Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/creeping-death-israel-weaponises-yellow-line-to-annex-gaza/): Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.
- [Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iran-wars-37bn-price-tag-why-does-the-pentagon-want-67bn-more/): The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
- [India protest: How Modi’s refusal to sack education minister fits a pattern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/india-protest-how-modis-refusal-to-sack-education-minister-fits-a-pattern/): Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that’s not how Modi works.
- [Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/can-the-suez-save-asian-oil-consumers-after-houthis-shut-bab-al-mandeb/): About 6 million barrels of crude per day that pass through the strait to Asia are now at risk, experts say.
- [Settlers attack Palestinian towns in Occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/settlers-attack-palestinian-towns-in-occupied-west-bank/): Settlers attack Palestinian towns in Occupied West Bank
- [Baulking at shipping sanctions, Greece balances Ukraine aid, fear of Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/baulking-at-shipping-sanctions-greece-balances-ukraine-aid-fear-of-russia/): Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
- [US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/us-secretary-of-state-say-iran-is-in-a-lot-of-trouble/): US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
- [Trump ally Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/trump-ally-andy-biggs-wins-republican-nomination-for-arizona-governor/): Biggs overwhelmingly defeats David Schweikert and will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
- [Syrian people must not be failed again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/syrian-people-must-not-be-failed-again/): Stabilising Syria means stabilising its economy. It urgently needs international support and a safer investment climate.
- [Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/italy-makes-financial-exceptions-in-bid-to-hire-pep-guardiola-as-coach/): Italy’s football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.
- [Ukraine hits more warehouses of top Russian online retailer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/ukraine-hits-more-warehouses-of-top-russian-online-retailer/): Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries.
- [Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/al-jazeera-reports-from-anti-us-protest-outside-asean-summit/): Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit
- [Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/ossoff-challenges-hegseth-on-cost-and-duration-of-iran-war/): Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war
- [Russia reports injuries after top online retailer Wildberries hit again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/russia-reports-injuries-after-top-online-retailer-wildberries-hit-again/): Company CEO says logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk evacuated days after workers killed in earlier attack.
- [America’s decades-old bipartisan consensus on Israel has been shattered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/americas-decades-old-bipartisan-consensus-on-israel-has-been-shattered/): The Democratic establishment has faced growing pressure to change its stance on Israel. It has finally begun to do so.
- [FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/fifa-world-cup-final-draws-record-viewership-in-united-states/): Figures reveal that viewership remained strong even after the USA were eliminated from tournament.
- [Rabat demands answers after Moroccan man dies during arrest in Italy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/rabat-demands-answers-after-moroccan-man-dies-during-arrest-in-italy/): Italian Prime Minister Meloni says truth must be ‘pursued to the very end’ after death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna.
- [Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/chelsea-signs-morgan-rogers-from-aston-villa-in-record-british-deal/): The 23-year-old Rogers, one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents, has signed a contract until 2033.
- [Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/mexico-goalkeeper-guillermo-ochoa-retires-after-22-year-career/): The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
- [Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iran-gulf-hit-as-hormuz-bab-al-mandeb-close-whats-the-latest/): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
- [Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/22/iran-toll-in-hormuz-would-set-dangerous-precedent-says-rubio/): Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio
- [Car bomb attack kills 27 in northwest Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/car-bomb-attack-kills-27-in-northwest-pakistan/): The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country’s northwest.
- [Israel raids hospital, shuts off Nablus following deadly settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/israel-raids-hospital-shuts-off-nablus-following-deadly-settler-attack/): Israel has arrested wounded Palestinians in a hospital as it shuts off Nablus following Friday’s deadly settler attack
- [Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/huge-crater-after-back-to-back-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-refugee-camp/): Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp.
- [Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/trumps-israel-condition-on-saudi-nuclear-deal/): Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal
- [Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/oman-talking-with-tehran-on-hormuz-as-us-and-iran-continue-strikes/): Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.
- [US school shooter pleads guilty in Georgia following father’s conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-school-shooter-pleads-guilty-in-georgia-following-fathers-conviction/): Colt Gray pleads guilty to killing two students and two teachers in 2024 attack, which upped scrutiny of parental role.
- [‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/extremely-disappointing-us-trade-partners-respond-to-trumps-new-tariffs/): Countries question Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.
- [Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/life-without-refrigerators-gaza-residents-fight-heat-and-food-spoilage/): Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.
- [US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-records-2318-measles-cases-already-surpassing-2025-total/): Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
- [Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/romanian-jet-fighter-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone/): The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
- [Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/netanyahu-to-meet-trump-at-white-house-next-week-amid-iran-war-escalation/): Visit will be Netanyahu’s seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.
- [LIVE: Israeli settlers attack West Bank’s Nablus, shooting leaves six dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/live-israeli-settlers-attack-west-banks-nablus-shooting-leaves-six-dead/): Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed after about 20 settlers raid the village of Tal in occupied West Bank.
- [Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/congress-party-holds-funeral-for-india-pm-modi-and-cabinet-ministers/): Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers.
- [LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers from Los Angeles Lakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-from-los-angeles-lakers/): James’s move comes after saying he was ‘done’ after his 23rd NBA season and it was his last with Los Angeles Lakers.
- [Yemen’s valleys and farms are full of dangerous plastic waste](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/yemens-valleys-and-farms-are-full-of-dangerous-plastic-waste/): Yemen’s eastern Wadi Dawan valley is picturesque, but on closer inspection the scourge of plastic waste is clear to see.
- [World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/world-cup-hero-rodri-to-undergo-back-surgery-before-man-citys-new-season/): Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning to the club, new coach Maresca said.
- [Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/senegal-gets-cas-date-for-appeal-to-regain-afcon-from-morocco/): Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.
- [‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/i-lost-my-home-twice-sudanese-mothers-caught-between-two-wars/): Sudanese mothers who fled one war now face another, struggling to rebuild their lives after displacement in Lebanon.
- [What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/what-to-know-about-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-take-two/): Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April.
- [Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/bangladesh-president-mohammed-shahabuddin-resigns/): Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
- [US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-summons-malaysia-envoy-over-israel-policy/): Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause. 
- [Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/five-killed-in-occupied-west-bank-after-israeli-settlers-attack/): Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till
- [Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/indian-student-protests-whats-next-after-modis-promise-on-exam-leaks/): Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- [Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/is-the-us-saudi-nuclear-deal-on-or-in-limbo/): Trump’s last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal.
- [Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/australia-world-cup-star-volpato-faces-speeding-cocaine-charges/): Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
- [At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/at-least-11-killed-in-ukraine-as-moscow-and-kyiv-continue-to-trade-attacks/): Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again.
- [Spain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/spains-de-la-fuente-slams-argentinas-world-cup-conduct-as-unacceptable/): While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.
- [Spain declares national emergency over wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/spain-declares-national-emergency-over-wildfires/): At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid.
- [South African court pauses impeachment process against president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/south-african-court-pauses-impeachment-process-against-president/): The ‘Farmgate’ scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
- [Israel’s illegal settlements are Europe’s credibility test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/israels-illegal-settlements-are-europes-credibility-test/): The EU has documented accelerating annexation. It must now use its collective power to confront it.
- [Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/does-this-disappearing-organ-hold-the-secret-of-longevity/): Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.
- [Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/andy-burnhams-number-10-north-changes-the-postcode-but-not-the-politics/): As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
- [Major fire after Ukrainian strike on St Petersburg warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/major-fire-after-ukrainian-strike-on-st-petersburg-warehouse/): A major fire broke out at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- [Trump’s latest ‘forced labour tariffs’: Who’s been hit, how badly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/trumps-latest-forced-labour-tariffs-whos-been-hit-how-badly/): Countries accounting for almost all of the US’s trade have been hit with tariffs between 10 and 12.5 percent.
- [Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/philippines-accuses-china-of-using-water-cannon-on-vessels-for-second-day/): The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.
- [Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/germany-appoint-klopp-as-ex-liverpool-coach-sought-to-lift-world-cup-blues/): Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull’s Head of Global Football, leading Leipzig and New York.
- [Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/four-palestinians-killed-as-israeli-settlers-raid-occupied-west-bank-town/): One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services.
- [Real Madrid legend Ancelotti rivals Barcelona great Guardiola for Italy job](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/real-madrid-legend-ancelotti-rivals-barcelona-great-guardiola-for-italy-job/): Former Man City and Barca boss Pep Guardiola is not the clear candidate for Italian job, as Carlo Ancelotti approached.
- [US attacks Iran as Houthis allow Chinese ships to pass: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-attacks-iran-as-houthis-allow-chinese-ships-to-pass-whats-the-latest/): The number of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to lowest levels in two months on Thursday.
- [ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-faces-removal-vote-whats-the-case-about/): ICC’s 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations.
- [India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/indias-cockroach-leaders-hold-talks-with-govt-as-protests-continue/): Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.
- [Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/tehran-slams-trumps-threat-to-use-frozen-iranian-assets-as-incendiary/): President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has ‘in its possession, and controls’.
- [Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/indian-activist-wangchuk-ends-26-day-hunger-strike/): Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams
- [Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/mykhailo-drapatyi-can-new-ukraine-army-chief-alter-russia-wars-direction/): In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?
- [‘Collapsed’: Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/collapsed-roadblocks-internet-blackout-leave-pakistani-kashmir-in-limbo/): Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.
- [Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/albanian-police-use-water-cannon-on-protesters-over-kushner-linked-resort/): Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania’s parliament.
- [Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/israel-carries-out-blasts-across-south-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-deal/): Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.
- [Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/trillion-dollar-us-defence-bill-would-deepen-military-ties-with-israel/): A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.
- [Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/ukraine-beheads-its-military-as-its-performance-begins-to-soar/): An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.
- [As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/as-oil-soars-experts-watch-red-sea-tankers-for-clarity-on-houthi-blockade/): Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.
- [US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-launches-13th-night-of-strikes-as-iran-warns-of-escalation-in-the-gulf/): Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.
- [What are the Abraham Accords?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/what-are-the-abraham-accords/): US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
- [Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/mike-waltz-pressed-over-al-jazeera-video-during-congressional-hearing/): Ted Lieu challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz after playing Al Jazeera footage of Iranian strikes in Jordan.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/ukraines-zelenskyy-meets-with-far-right-us-activist-laura-loomer/): Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
- [US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/us-court-affirms-release-of-pro-palestine-scholar-as-legal-battle-continues/): Appeal judges’ decision to side with Georgetown’s Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.
- [‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/theres-no-salary-drc-health-workers-tell-of-hardship-as-ebola-spreads/): Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.
- [Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/israel-bombs-gaza-after-displacement-orders-kills-two-palestinians/): Humanitarian situation in Gaza is ‘desperate’, UN official says, as Israeli violations of ‘ceasefire’ intensify.
- [Analyst: voting against Iran war funding a tough sell for Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/analyst-voting-against-iran-war-funding-a-tough-sell-for-congress/): The US says it has spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far.
- [Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/trump-imposes-new-double-digit-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries/): With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
- [Two Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/two-palestinians-killed-as-israel-intensifies-strikes-on-gaza-city/): Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City.
- [Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/trump-expands-voluntary-pledge-to-blunt-ai-driven-utility-bill-surges/): White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as ‘historic’.
- [Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/iran-war-live-trump-weighs-massive-attack-on-iran/): Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran’s Araghchi says ‘mindless aggression’ won’t help a deal.
- [UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/un-envoy-for-yemen-alarmed-by-houthis-red-sea-attacks-calls-for-talks/): Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks ‘deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people’.
- [Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/arab-and-muslim-countries-condemn-israeli-storming-of-al-aqsa-mosque/): Israeli settlers’ storming of Islam’s holy site fuels ‘hatred’ and obstructs lasting peace, joint statement says.
- [How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/how-the-houthi-red-sea-blockade-will-impact-the-world/): The Houthis’ blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.
- [US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-saudi-nuclear-deal-hinges-on-normalisation-with-israel/): President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords
- [Trump warns of largest strikes on Iran yet as Tehran lashes out across Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/trump-warns-of-largest-strikes-on-iran-yet-as-tehran-lashes-out-across-gulf/): The US president’s threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
- [US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-war-on-iran-the-110-billion-price-tag/): America’s war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
- [Is this Italy’s ‘George Floyd moment’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/is-this-italys-george-floyd-moment/): The death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir after he was restrained by police in Bologna has sparked protests.
- [Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/deadly-monsoon-floods-kill-at-least-40-in-india/): At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
- [White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/white-house-says-will-not-block-tate-brothers-extradition-to-uk/): Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.
- [Videos show the moment police officer shoots man on street in Wisconsin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/videos-show-the-moment-police-officer-shoots-man-on-street-in-wisconsin/): Outrage is growing after videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man in the US state of Wisconsin.
- [France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/france-wildfires-force-evacuation-of-over-20000-people-from-tourist-town/): About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
- [Rally attendee steals the show by mimicking Trump’s gestures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/rally-attendee-steals-the-show-by-mimicking-trumps-gestures/): A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.
- [Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/can-indias-youth-led-protest-movement-bring-lasting-change/): Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
- [Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/resumption-of-oil-exports-will-yemen-recover-its-economic-lifeline/): Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.
- [Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/journalist-killed-in-mexico-after-years-of-exposing-corruption/): Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.
- [Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/minnesota-man-who-killed-democratic-lawmaker-sentenced-to-life-in-us-prison/): Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
- [Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/indian-activist-wangchuk-ends-26-day-hunger-strike-over-exam-paper-leaks/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/iraqi-pm-makes-first-official-visit-to-iran-in-bid-to-deepen-ties/): Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.
- [World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/world-bank-estimates-venezuela-earthquakes-caused-19-6bn-in-damage/): Report says 47 percent of physical damage from pair of earthquakes impacted residential buildings.
- [Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/children-wounded-in-israeli-strike-on-khan-younis/): Children were rushed to hospital after an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis.
- [What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/what-are-the-security-implications-of-the-us-saudi-nuclear-deal/): Concerns are growing over a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
- [UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/uks-burnham-tells-scotland-new-independence-vote-is-off-limits/): Visiting Scotland, Burnham says a new referendum would detract from efforts to grow the economy.
- [Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/bordeaux-wildfire-burns-3100-hectares-20000-evacuated/): A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned 3,100 hectares (7,660 acres) of forest
- [Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/lebanon-latest-president-aoun-visits-white-house-to-discuss-hezbollah/): Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut.
- [Trump: US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Saudi joining Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/trump-us-saudi-nuclear-deal-hinges-on-saudi-joining-abraham-accords/): The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal.
- [A Game of Double Standards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/a-game-of-double-standards/): Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.
- [Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/oil-surges-past-100-in-a-first-since-may-as-middle-east-conflicts-rage/): Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
- [Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/far-right-israeli-incursion-heightens-tensions-at-al-aqsa-ahead-of-election/): Israeli far-right Minister Ben-Gvir joins provocative incursion at Al-Aqsa, escalating tensions ahead of elections.
- [Two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces as West Bank fields set ablaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/two-palestinians-shot-dead-by-israeli-forces-as-west-bank-fields-set-ablaze/): Two men were killed in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus. An Israeli settler was also reportedly stabbed.
- [Norway Viking Row gets ‘resign’ twist in ‘Cockroach’ protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/norway-viking-row-gets-resign-twist-in-cockroach-protest/): Cockroach Janty Party-led protesters in Mumbai, India recreated Norway’s viral Viking Row, replacing ‘ro’ with ‘resign’.
- [The missing half of mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/the-missing-half-of-mediation/): The future of diplomacy between the US and Iran depends on giving mediators the backing needed to make agreements stick.
- [US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/us-house-votes-to-limit-iran-war-for-first-time-since-ceasefire-breakdown/): The Senate was also expected to vote on War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.
- [Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/yemen-faces-a-new-challenge-amid-prospects-of-confrontation/): What is the military balance of power in Yemen and the likelihood of confrontation between the government and Houthis?
- [Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-surpasses-1000/): More than 1,000 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, according to official government data.
- [Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/has-russia-helped-iran-target-cia-sites-in-the-gulf/): Reports of Iran targeting sites belonging to the US’s CIA first emerged in the early days of the Iran war.
- [How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/how-shipping-insurance-rates-are-rising-as-hormuz-bab-al-mandeb-shut-down/): Insurance rates through Hormuz are currently four times the five-year average.
- [Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/kuwait-iraq-border-crossing-hit-in-drone-attack/): Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties
- [Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom joining Abraham Accords](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/23/trump-says-saudi-nuclear-pact-hinges-on-kingdom-joining-abraham-accords/): Claim casts further confusion over deal to launch US-supported civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia.
- [What is the AI Kill Switch Act proposed in the US and how will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/what-is-the-ai-kill-switch-act-proposed-in-the-us-and-how-will-it-work/): US lawmakers introduce a bill aimed at giving the government power to order companies to shut down ‘rogue’ AI systems.
- [President Ahmed al-Sharaa: Syria seeking security deal with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/president-ahmed-al-sharaa-syria-seeking-security-deal-with-israel/): Syrian President al-Sharaa tells Al Jazeera Damascus seeks a security deal with Israel, and warns of chaos in Lebanon.
- [Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/eighteen-people-missing-in-south-china-sea-after-vietnamese-ship-sank/): There were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.
- [Israeli crackdown in occupied West Bank intensifies, settlers cause mayhem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israeli-crackdown-in-occupied-west-bank-intensifies-settlers-cause-mayhem/): The surge in violence comes after four Palestinians and two soldiers were killed in a gunfight on Friday.
- [Female football referee suffers concussion amid male players’ melee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/female-football-referee-suffers-concussion-amid-male-players-melee/): Referee Mathilde Demoncay was knocked down as the players fought during a friendly club match in France.
- [Anti-war protesters demand end to US use of UK airbase to strike Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/anti-war-protesters-demand-end-to-us-use-of-uk-airbase-to-strike-iran/): Anti-war activists have protested outside a UK airbase over US forces using it to bomb Iran
- [Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race in October](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/malaysia-to-host-rescheduled-bahrain-grand-prix-f1-race-in-october/): The race in Bahrain was rescheduled in April amid the US-Israel war on Iran and will now be held in Malaysia.
- [‘No accountability for settler war crimes against Palestinians’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/no-accountability-for-settler-war-crimes-against-palestinians/): ‘No accountability for settler war crimes against Palestinians’
- [Iran’s army issues warning ahead of Netanyahu’s US visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/irans-army-issues-warning-ahead-of-netanyahus-us-visit/): Iran says it has stopped retaliatory operations in the Gulf, but warns the war could expand if US strikes continue.
- [Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/photos-wildfires-in-france-drive-250000-people-from-their-homes/): As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.
- [Japanese football legend ‘King Kazu’, 59, scores first goal in four years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/japanese-football-legend-king-kazu-59-scores-first-goal-in-four-years/): The world’s oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, scores as Fukushima United thrash Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.
- [Who is India’s new education minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/who-is-indias-new-education-minister/): India’s government has picked Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister after weeks of protests over exam scandals.
- [After Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, has Iran war now reached Caspian Sea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/after-strait-of-hormuz-and-red-sea-has-iran-war-now-reached-caspian-sea/): Iran condemns what it calls a ‘hostile and criminal’ Ukrainian attack on commercial vessel. How will it affect the war?
- [Why the UK cancelled a military exercise in Kenya – and what it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/why-the-uk-cancelled-a-military-exercise-in-kenya-and-what-it-means/): A dispute over military cooperation and accountability strains a decades-old UK-Kenya partnership.
- [The Cockroach Effect: Modi vs India’s Gen Z](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/the-cockroach-effect-modi-vs-indias-gen-z/): Protests by India’s Cockroach Janta Party suggest the young generation is becoming harder to intimidate and to silence.
- [Tour de France final stage shortened as emergency teams tackle wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/tour-de-france-final-stage-shortened-as-emergency-teams-tackle-wildfires/): Sunday’s traditional stage in Paris has been shortened to reduce pressure on emergency services tackling wildfires.
- [Israel raids West Bank live: Dozens of Palestinians detained during assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-raids-west-bank-live-dozens-of-palestinians-detained-during-assault/): Incursions and arrests ongoing as terrified Palestinian residents brace for military and settler attacks.
- [Israel debate boils over in the United States](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-debate-boils-over-in-the-united-states/): How far have US politics – and media – really shifted on the topic of Israel?
- [Becoming the story: Injured journalists battle to leave Gaza for treatment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/becoming-the-story-injured-journalists-battle-to-leave-gaza-for-treatment/): Gaza journalists injured or battling illness during the war are demanding urgent medical evacuation abroad.
- [Thousands rally against Tunisia’s president five years after power grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/thousands-rally-against-tunisias-president-five-years-after-power-grab/): Thousands marched in Tunisia’s capital to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied.
- [Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha agrees deal with Chile’s Colo Colo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/cape-verde-world-cup-star-vozinha-agrees-deal-with-chiles-colo-colo/): The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup.
- [Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-mosque-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers set fire to Al-Rahma Mosque in Qusra, near Nablus, as Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians
- [Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/joshua-comes-back-twice-to-knock-out-prenga-and-set-up-fury-showdown/): Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania’s Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.
- [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17KZlAAj-H_rMiqJSrup6WfcERG75cAjR?us](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/https-drive-google-com-drive-folders-17kzlaaj-h_rmiqjsrup6wfcerg75cajrus/): At least 14 people have died as wildfires continue to devastate Spain. Two blazes merged into one massive fire.
- [Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/typhoon-noul-makes-landfall-in-china-with-hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated/): Noul hit southern Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.
- [House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/house-of-hope-new-film-follows-a-waldorf-inspired-school-in-the-west-bank/): Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel’s war persists.
- [Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/tunisians-mark-fifth-year-of-emergency-rule-with-calls-for-saied-to-go/): Thousands rally in Tunis calling for ‘fall of the regime’ five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
- [US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/us-military-disables-tanker-accused-of-breaking-the-iran-blockade/): The US military has released footage it says shows forces boarding one tanker.
- [New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/new-front-in-us-iran-war-escalates-as-houthis-fire-at-saudi-oil-facilities/): Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.
- [French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/french-wildfires-trigger-mass-evacuations-around-bordeaux/): Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.
- [Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/can-zimbabwes-mineral-ambitions-benefit-smaller-producers/): Zimbabwe wants to process more minerals at home, but smaller miners fear being left behind.
- [Tehran summons Ukrainian diplomat after Kyiv bombs an Iranian ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/tehran-summons-ukrainian-diplomat-after-kyiv-bombs-an-iranian-ship/): Iran has condemned a Ukrainian attack on one of its commercial vessels.
- [Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-arrests-nine-at-tel-aviv-protest-against-west-bank-settler-violence/): Protest group says at least 200 demonstrated in Israeli capital a day after major escalation of West Bank violence.
- [Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with Milei support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/flavio-bolsonaro-launches-brazil-presidential-bid-with-milei-support/): Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
- [Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/yemens-houthis-target-saudi-oil-facilities-along-the-red-sea/): Yemen’s Houthis say they have targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco.
- [Iran war live: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/iran-war-live-tehran-summons-ukraine-diplomats-over-caspian-sea-attack/): Tehran says the Ukranian attack killed at least one sailor and wounded another.
- [Bolsonaro’s son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/bolsonaros-son-begins-brazil-presidential-bid-with-netanyahu-milei-kudos/): Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
- [Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/fire-tears-through-indonesian-village-in-west-java/): A fire has torn through a traditional village in the Sukabumi Regency of Indonesia’s West Java province.
- [Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/iran-accuses-ukraine-of-deadly-attack-on-caspian-commercial-vessel/): Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a Caspian vessel, killing one sailor and injuring another, calling it a criminal act.
- [What’s behind the Israeli crackdown in the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/whats-behind-the-israeli-crackdown-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces intensify West Bank raids as settlers escalate attacks and settlement expansion accelerates.
- [What’s next for Venezuela’s path to recovery from devastating earthquakes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/whats-next-for-venezuelas-path-to-recovery-from-devastating-earthquakes/): The cost of reconstruction is expected to run into the tens of billions, even as the country faces numerous obstacles.
- [Israeli forces target Gaza’s Al-Aqsa hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/israeli-forces-target-gazas-al-aqsa-hospital/): At least one person was killed and several injured when Israeli drones hit a group of Palestinians near Al-Aqsa hospital
- [One dead, 14 injured as car reportedly strikes crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/one-dead-14-injured-as-car-reportedly-strikes-crowd-at-berlin-lgbtq-event/): German police say they believe car drove into Tiergarten park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
- [How India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters shook the Modi government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/how-indias-cockroach-protesters-shook-the-modi-government/): India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.
- [Israeli forces tear gas journalists reporting Nablus shootout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/israeli-forces-tear-gas-journalists-reporting-nablus-shootout/): Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinians and journalists in Tal a day after a deadly shootout
- [Head of Hamas-led police in northern Gaza killed by Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/head-of-hamas-led-police-in-northern-gaza-killed-by-israeli-strike/): Four other Palestinians were also killed by Israeli air strikes, and a policeman died from wounds sustained last week.
- [At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/at-least-35-killed-after-two-buses-collide-in-eastern-syria/): At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria
- [Why Epstein’s survivors are still fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/why-epsteins-survivors-are-still-fighting/): Why Epstein’s survivors are still fighting
- [How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/how-netanyahu-govt-media-reforms-risk-deepening-israeli-press-bias/): Critics decry Israel’s sweeping media reforms, warning of further risks to press freedom and election integrity.
- [Ebola deaths in DRC surge past 1,300 as virus ‘spreading like a wildfire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/ebola-deaths-in-drc-surge-past-1300-as-virus-spreading-like-a-wildfire/): The outbreak is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded and threatens to become the worst in history.
- [Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/worker-dies-during-reconstruction-of-barcelonas-camp-nou-stadium/): Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.
- [Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/irans-government-spars-with-state-tv-as-mediators-push-talks-with-us/): Gov’t accuses IRIB of ‘censorship’ after parts of president’s speech not aired; station rejects ‘improper attributions’.
- [Syrian FM calls for Israeli withdrawal in meeting with UN chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/syrian-fm-calls-for-israeli-withdrawal-in-meeting-with-un-chief/): Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for Israel to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from Syria
- [‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/we-have-done-it-joy-as-cockroach-protests-push-india-minister-out/): Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks rattle PM Modi’s government.
- [India win second T20 in Zimbabwe to take series as Kishan and Varma shine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/india-win-second-t20-in-zimbabwe-to-take-series-as-kishan-and-varma-shine/): Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma sets up 90-run win over Zimbabwe as India takes 2-0 lead in T20 series.
- [The Battle Over Al-Aqsa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/the-battle-over-al-aqsa/): What happened when thousands of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection?
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-14/): War on Iran: Phase II: Day 14
- [Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/atletico-madrid-sign-south-korea-world-cup-star-lee-kang-in-from-psg/): Lee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.
- [The Global South is being forced to choose creditors over children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/the-global-south-is-being-forced-to-choose-creditors-over-children/): The education of millions of children is at risk because of the current global financial order. We need change
- [At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/at-least-11-killed-in-ukrainian-and-russian-strikes-as-holiday-camp-hit/): Separately, at least eight people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area.
- [Baby rescued after Israeli settlers set home on fire amid raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/baby-rescued-after-israeli-settlers-set-home-on-fire-amid-raids/): A baby was rescued by her family after her home was set on fire by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iran blames US for Hormuz dispute as both sides confirm ongoing talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/iran-blames-us-for-hormuz-dispute-as-both-sides-confirm-ongoing-talks/): Iran reports no new US strikes overnight into Saturday for the first time in two weeks.
- [What’s behind the ICC investigation into Karim Khan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/whats-behind-the-icc-investigation-into-karim-khan/): Lawyers for the ICC’s ousted Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan say he is the victim of a political witchhunt
- [F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/f1-needs-better-balance-between-business-and-sport-says-norris/): Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.
- [Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as disarray looms over All-Star festivities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/scrutiny-of-wnba-intensifies-as-disarray-looms-over-all-star-festivities/): Discussions about race, gender and sexuality overshadow Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game, as league lurches into disarray.
- [Trump faces backlash for using ‘Palestinian’ as an insult](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/trump-faces-backlash-for-using-palestinian-as-an-insult/): US President Donald Trump is facing backlash after using ‘Palestinian’ as an insult while mocking a Democratic Senator.
- [India’s youth protesters are fighting Modi with irreverent humour and memes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/indias-youth-protesters-are-fighting-modi-with-irreverent-humour-and-memes/): Modi built his political brand through social media. Now protesters are using same platforms to mock his administration.
- [Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/two-buses-collide-in-syria-killing-at-least-35-people/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Tuberculosis: How drones are transforming care in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/tuberculosis-how-drones-are-transforming-care-in-the-philippines/): 101 East meets the doctors using drones to fight tuberculosis and save lives in remote communities in the Philippines.
- [How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/how-volker-turk-won-a-new-term-as-un-rights-chief-despite-israel-opposition/): UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.
- [India’s education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/indias-education-minister-resigns-after-weeks-of-cockroach-protests/): Dharmendra Pradhan quits in first major concession from PM Narendra Modi’s government after nationwide demonstrations.
- [Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/israel-arrests-dozens-of-palestinians-in-west-bank-amid-settler-attacks/): Military crackdown follows a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
- [Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/wildfires-in-spain-and-france-force-evacuation-of-200000-people/): France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.
- [Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/dodging-snipers-housing-crisis-forces-yemenis-to-live-on-front-line/): Living near Taiz’s front line forces families to make difficult choices amid sniper threats and economic hardships.
- [Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/guterres-arrives-in-syria-in-first-official-visit-by-a-un-chief-in-17-years/): The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
- [Born too soon: Premature babies fight for survival in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/born-too-soon-premature-babies-fight-for-survival-in-gaza/): Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is causing a surge in premature births and endangering mothers’ health.
- [South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/south-africas-le-clos-breaks-commonwealth-games-record-with-19th-medal/): A record 19th medal took South Africa’s Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.
- [Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/venezuelans-hold-vigil-one-month-after-devastating-earthquakes/): One month after Venezuela’s earthquakes, families are still searching collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.
- [Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton’s headfirst crash leads to concussion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/commonwealth-games-gymnast-langtons-headfirst-crash-leads-to-concussion/): Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the ⁠final rotation of the competition.
- [Trump: ‘I’m running for a fourth term as President of the United States’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/trump-im-running-for-a-fourth-term-as-president-of-the-united-states/): During the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.
- [Funerals held for four Palestinians killed in deadly West Bank shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/funerals-held-for-four-palestinians-killed-in-deadly-west-bank-shooting/): Overnight funerals were held for four Palestinians killed near Nablus.
- [‘The show must go on’: Trump returns to rescheduled White House press gala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/the-show-must-go-on-trump-returns-to-rescheduled-white-house-press-gala/): US president makes jokes, mocks opponents at correspondents’ dinner that was halted by a shooting in April.
- [Sons of immigrant killed by ICE in Texas share grief, demand accountability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/sons-of-immigrant-killed-by-ice-in-texas-share-grief-demand-accountability/): Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons tell lawmakers their father worked hard ‘to protect and provide’ for his family.
- [From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/from-palava-huts-to-tiktok-how-liberians-are-preserving-their-past/): From podcasts to TikTok, young Liberians are using digital platforms to keep history alive and challenge old narratives.
- [Firefighters battle fire after fertiliser explosion in England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/firefighters-battle-fire-after-fertiliser-explosion-in-england/): A fertiliser explosion at a farm in Essex triggered a major incident.
- [Trump threatens EU will pay ‘big price’ after Brussels fines Google $1bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/trump-threatens-eu-will-pay-big-price-after-brussels-fines-google-1bn/): EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.
- [Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/trump-says-its-time-for-saudi-arabia-to-normalise-ties-with-israel/): US president reiterates that the nuclear deal with the kingdom is conditioned on Riyadh joining the ‘Abraham Accords’.
- [Iran war live: Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’ as it seeks Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-locked-and-loaded-as-it-seeks-iran-talks/): US President Donald Trump says Washington remains ‘locked and loaded’ while pursuing diplomatic talks with Tehran.
- [UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/un-rights-chief-turk-wins-second-term-despite-us-and-israeli-opposition/): Austrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.
- [Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi-controlled Hodeidah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/saudi-led-coalition-strikes-houthi-controlled-hodeidah/): The Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Houthi-controlled Hodeidah governorate.
- [GLP-1s are changing US healthcare, should everyone be on them?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/25/glp-1s-are-changing-us-healthcare-should-everyone-be-on-them/): GLP-1 drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for obesity, are reshaping healthcare in the US.
- [Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/spanish-police-accuse-tractor-driver-of-sparking-wildfire-as-blazes-spread/): The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.
- [Fury dominates Wach in Thailand boxing bout ahead of Joshua showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/fury-dominates-wach-in-thailand-boxing-bout-ahead-of-joshua-showdown/): Tyson Fury forced his Polish opponent, Mariusz Wach, to retire in the fight at a Muay Thai stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.
- [Iran’s Abbas Araghchi vows ‘we fear no one’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/irans-abbas-araghchi-vows-we-fear-no-one/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran does not fear threats or ‘succumb to pressures’.
- [Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/paramount-agrees-to-pause-warner-bros-deal-while-court-case-plays-out/): The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.
- [China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/china-philippine-coastguard-vessels-clash-in-south-china-sea/): China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea.
- [Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/wildfire-survivors-tell-of-narrow-escape-as-spain-declares-emergency/): More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.
- [Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/who-is-afrah-al-zouba-yemens-first-female-foreign-minister/): In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
- [Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/canada-marks-gordie-howe-bridge-opening-without-us-after-trade-war-deepens/): Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.
- [ICC prosecutor Khan removed over ‘politicised’ sex abuse claims: Sources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/24/icc-prosecutor-khan-removed-over-politicised-sex-abuse-claims-sources/): Khan’s team claim the case is a reaction to his pursuit of an arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-allow-mail-in-voting-restrictions/): A lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.
- [Why have US-Lebanon direct flights been banned for 40 years?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/why-have-us-lebanon-direct-flights-been-banned-for-40-years/): Why have US-Lebanon direct flights been banned for 40 years?
- [UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/un-eyeing-potential-israeli-war-crimes-in-lebanon/): High Commissioner Turk discusses displacement and trauma in Lebanon, asserting Israel is violating international law.
- [Spain protests mass ‘touristification’ of Mallorca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/spain-protests-mass-touristification-of-mallorca/): Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Palma to denounce mass tourism.
- [Unreleased footage reveals Lindsey Graham’s push for war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/unreleased-footage-reveals-lindsey-grahams-push-for-war-on-iran/): Unreleased documentary footage shows late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran.
- [Has Burnham kept his promise to do better on Israel’s war on Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/has-burnham-kept-his-promise-to-do-better-on-israels-war-on-gaza/): Will Britain’s new cabinet change the country’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza?
- [Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/are-the-us-and-iran-heading-towards-a-forever-war/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar on what history shows about the risk of a US forever war in Iran.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/pakistan-administered-kashmir-opens-polls-in-violence-wracked-vote/): First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.
- [New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/new-uk-pm-burnham-assures-zelenskyy-of-continuing-ukraine-support/): Burnham is the fifth British prime minister to deal with President Zelenskyy since the war on Ukraine started in 2022.
- [Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first international guest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/burnham-welcomes-zelenskyy-as-first-international-guest/): Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-16/): The US-Iran war has slowed, with both sides giving diplomacy a chance through regional mediators.
- [Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/saudi-arabia-defends-against-drone-strikes-from-iran-backed-groups/): Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.
- [Lebanon’s displaced endure ‘exhaustion and despair’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/lebanons-displaced-endure-exhaustion-and-despair/): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker said that Lebanon’s displaced endure ‘exhaustion and despair’.
- [Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/chad-to-join-raft-of-withdrawals-from-international-criminal-court/): Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
- [India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/india-suspends-police-officer-for-firing-ak-47-at-student-protesters/): An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
- [Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/why-venezuela-is-leaving-the-icc/): Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against the Global South.
- [How Israel uses settler-soldier terror to colonise the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/how-israel-uses-settler-soldier-terror-to-colonise-the-west-bank/): Settler attacks are not isolated incidents. They are all part of a strategy to grab land and colonise.
- [Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/mapping-israeli-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank/): Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Qusra, and continued violent attacks.
- [Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/israeli-raid-sparks-fire-at-un-palestinian-refugee-centre/): Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees training centre.
- [Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/iran-currently-no-negotiations-with-the-us/): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
- [Honduras’s Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon: How it happened](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/hondurass-hernandez-returns-home-after-trump-pardon-how-it-happened/): Sentenced to 45 years in the US, Hernandez returns home to his family, party and supporters after Trump pardons him.
- [Tunisia bars family, lawyers from seeing Ghannouchi after prison collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/tunisia-bars-family-lawyers-from-seeing-ghannouchi-after-prison-collapse/): No word on jailed Tunisian opposition leader Ghannouchi for 11 days, his son tells Al Jazeera.
- [Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/former-honduras-president-returns-home-after-trump-pardon/): Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
- [Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/australian-court-rejects-racial-discrimination-appeal-by-pauline-hanson/): ⁠Court upholds earlier ruling ⁠that a post directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful.
- [Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisians are no better off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/five-years-after-saieds-power-grab-tunisians-are-no-better-off/): Tunisia has seen no economic benefit from power consolidation, while liberties have dwindled.
- [Five decades of Israeli covert strategy to push US, Iran into confrontation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/five-decades-of-israeli-covert-strategy-to-push-us-iran-into-confrontation/): Successive Israeli governments have undermined diplomatic efforts and stoked tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- [Students and staff work to bring Islamic University of Gaza back to life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/students-and-staff-work-to-bring-islamic-university-of-gaza-back-to-life/): The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/gaza-student-tops-national-exams-despite-war-and-displacement/): Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine’s national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Three killed in suspected shootout in US city of Seattle, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/three-killed-in-suspected-shootout-in-us-city-of-seattle-police-say/): Police say one suspect surrendered at the scene of the shooting, while the other remains on the loose.
- [Dutch pair banned from Bali after run club ‘excludes locals’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/dutch-pair-banned-from-bali-after-run-club-excludes-locals/): Two Dutch men have been banned from re-entering Indonesia over alleged violations and discrimination.
- [Israel’s approval of limited Gaza force a calculated manoeuvre, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/israels-approval-of-limited-gaza-force-a-calculated-manoeuvre-experts-say/): Analysts say Israeli cabinet’s decision aims to deflect US pressure and fragment the Gaza Strip.
- [Moment Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Belgorod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/moment-ukrainian-drones-strike-russias-belgorod/): Dramatic videos captured the moment Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.
- [Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/photos-france-spain-battle-monster-wildfires-as-more-heat-looms/): France and Spain are battling vast wildfires that have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, as a new heatwave looms.
- [Sooryavanshi praised by Laxman after teen stars against Zimbabwe in T20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/sooryavanshi-praised-by-laxman-after-teen-stars-against-zimbabwe-in-t20/): After a difficult start to his international career in England, teen prodigy Sooryavanshi stepped up against Zimbabwe.
- [Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/wildfires-in-southwest-europe-what-we-know-so-far/): More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.
- [Israeli forces storm multiple West Bank towns, settler violence worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/israeli-forces-storm-multiple-west-bank-towns-settler-violence-worsens/): At least 20 West Bank towns and villages have been raided, with homes demolished and dozens of Palestinians arrested.
- [Why has the US halted its bombing of Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/why-has-the-us-halted-its-bombing-of-iran/): Tit-for-tat strikes have halted in the Middle East even as the scope of the US-Israel war on Iran widens.
- [Macron calls crisis meeting of French cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/macron-calls-crisis-meeting-of-french-cabinet-as-blaze-approaches-bordeaux/): The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
- [FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/fifas-infantino-issues-letter-accuses-world-cup-critics-of-spreading-hate/): FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.
- [Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/sam-altman-says-ai-has-entered-singularity-should-we-be-worried/): The ‘singularity’ refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.
- [Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez thanks young Gaza artist for painting him](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/spanish-pm-pedro-sanchez-thanks-young-gaza-artist-for-painting-him/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has thanked Layan Al Quqa, a young artist in Gaza for painting a mural of him
- [Greta Thunberg joins London rally in support of Indian students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/greta-thunberg-joins-london-rally-in-support-of-indian-students/): Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a London rally in support of India’s Cockroach Janta Party-led student movement.
- [Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/death-toll-from-pakistan-monsoon-rains-floods-tops-100/): Punjab’s monsoon season usually lasts until September, and more rain is expected this week.
- [Diomande, Real Madrid ‘agree terms’ for transfer of Leipzig winger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/diomande-real-madrid-agree-terms-for-transfer-of-leipzig-winger/): After an impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, Yan Diomande will reportedly join world’s richest football club.
- [The Ban: A censorship loophole during the conflict in Northern Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/the-ban-a-censorship-loophole-during-the-conflict-in-northern-ireland/): A censorship saga about how the voices of republican leaders in Northern Ireland were banned by the British government.
- [German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/german-arms-export-licences-for-israel-surge-with-focus-on-sub-project/): A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany’s approach to ally Israel.
- [Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/tadej-pogacar-wins-tour-de-france-for-a-record-equalling-fifth-time/): The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian’s third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list
- [Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/iran-warns-ukraine-of-retaliation-after-deadly-caspian-sea-strike/): Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea ‘cannot go unanswered’.
- [Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/pakistans-kashmir-votes-why-the-election-hinges-on-12-disputed-seats/): The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.
- [Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/climate-change-presents-new-threat-to-philippines-unesco-rice-terraces/): Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
- [Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/sudans-army-claims-control-of-major-highway-linking-khartoum-and-el-obeid/): Capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF’s push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.
- [Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/thousands-march-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-amid-election-unrest/): Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- [Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain’s eastern Castellon province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/firefighters-battle-wildfires-in-spains-eastern-castellon-province/): Wildfires in Spain’s Castellon region have burnt more than 4,300 hectares and forced 15,000 residents to evacuate.
- [Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/protests-erupt-in-libyas-tripoli-as-anger-grows-over-power-cuts/): Protesters shut roads and the foreign ministry in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads.
- [Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/russia-and-ukraine-trade-attacks-killing-10-including-child-in-chernihiv/): Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.
- [Sudan’s army regains control of highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/sudans-army-regains-control-of-highway-linking-khartoum-with-el-obeid/): Sudan’s army says it has regained full control of Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid
- [Vendor’s livestream captures chaos as gunfire erupts at Seattle Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/vendors-livestream-captures-chaos-as-gunfire-erupts-at-seattle-center/): A vendor livestreaming from the Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment shots rang out near the Space Needle.
- [Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/massive-iceberg-capsizes-off-the-coast-of-greenland/): A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.
- [Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/why-malis-northern-conflict-has-entered-a-dangerous-new-phase/): A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.
- [Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/firefighters-battle-to-contain-wildfires-still-burning-near-bordeaux/): Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
- [Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/lebanese-return-to-homes-of-rubble-left-by-israel-in-so-called-pilot-zones/): Lebanon’s army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to ‘pilot zones’.
- [Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/ebola-infections-in-dr-congo-surge-to-3200-with-1405-deaths/): Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.
- [Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/iran-war-live-tehran-halts-retaliatory-strikes-after-pause-in-us-attacks/): The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.
- [Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/guterres-tours-syrias-notorious-assad-prison-in-sednaya/): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.
- [Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/khamenei-ties-us-iran-peace-deal-to-israel-ending-attacks-on-lebanon/): Iranian supreme leader’s intervention comes amid reports of halt to attacks and renewed diplomacy between US and Iran.
- [What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/whats-causing-the-unprecedented-wildfires-in-europe/): France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help.
- [Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/trumps-border-czar-probes-possible-vetting-failures-after-ice-shooting/): ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.
- [Houthis claim Saudi drone downed over northwestern Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/houthis-claim-saudi-drone-downed-over-northwestern-yemen/): Iran-backed Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen.
- [Former President Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/former-president-hernandez-returns-to-honduras-after-trump-pardon/): Trump called Hernandez’s drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration.
- [US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/us-and-iran-hit-pause-on-strikes-for-second-day/): The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.
- [Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/palestinians-hope-international-peace-force-can-rebuild-gaza/): Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.
- [Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israeli-government-nods-to-international-stabilisation-force-in-gaza/): The ISF, to be staffed by ‘friendly countries’, will operate in areas outside of Israel’s military control.
- [Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/cuban-president-accuses-us-of-genocide-seeking-takeover/): Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.
- [46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/46-people-rescued-from-sunken-ship-in-south-china-sea/): Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.
- [Al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s approach to security with Israel and Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/al-sharaa-outlines-syrias-approach-to-security-with-israel-and-lebanon/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel.
- [What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/what-lies-ahead-for-irans-economy-as-scope-of-us-war-grows-beyond-hormuz/): Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.
- [Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/al-sharaa-praises-trumps-decision-to-remove-syria-from-terrorism-list/): Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list.
- [Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/romania-summons-russian-envoy-as-it-shoots-down-third-intruding-drone/): The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.
- [Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israeli-settlers-burn-two-mosques-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage.
- [Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/netanyahu-vows-to-go-to-new-york-city-despite-icc-arrest-warrant-mamdani/): Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of ‘fomenting hate’ with criticism of Israel.
- [Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-obstructing-takeover-of-pilot-zones-in-lebanons-south-military/): Israel is violating agreements by shelling ‘pilot villages’, Lebanon’s army asserts.
- [‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/freeze-the-conflict-drones-slow-kazakh-oil-flow-amid-russia-ukraine-war/): Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.
- [Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-launches-military-incursion-into-syria-amid-un-condemnation/): The UN’s Guterres condemned violations of Syria’s sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.
- [Berlin police shoot dead suspect in car ramming attack on Pride event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/berlin-police-shoot-dead-suspect-in-car-ramming-attack-on-pride-event/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/who-is-indias-new-education-minister-pralhad-joshi/): Joshi has been a member of the cabinet since 2019 and is seen as close to powerful PM Modi.
- [Typhoon Noul batters Southeast China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/typhoon-noul-batters-southeast-china/): Footage shows the aftermath of Typhoon Noul after it battered southern China’s coastal regions.
- [Darfur: Weaponising Identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/darfur-weaponising-identity/): How land conflict, state neglect and racist ideology have driven Darfur towards alleged genocide.
- [Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/heatwave-drives-major-wildfires-across-north-africa/): Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
- [Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/senator-whitehouse-netanyahu-a-walking-provocation-for-americans/): Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.
- [Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/senegals-faye-launches-a-new-party-formalising-his-split-with-sonko/): Months of tensions between president and ex-ally culminate in split that will reshape Senegal’s political landscape.
- [Tunisia grapples with five years of crisis since Saied’s power grab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/tunisia-grapples-with-five-years-of-crisis-since-saieds-power-grab/): Tunisians protest five years of President Kais Saied’s rule amid economic crisis and political arrests.
- [Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israel-carries-out-double-tap-strike-in-central-gaza/): Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza
- [More than 360,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/more-than-360000-evacuated-as-wildfires-rage-in-france-and-spain/): French and Spanish authorities are struggling to contain the blazes, which are partly caused by successive heatwaves.
- [Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for first F1 triumph in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/lando-norris-wins-hungarian-grand-prix-for-first-f1-triumph-in-2026/): Defending champion Norris wins his first race of the year as Verstappen finishes second, and leader Antonelli third.
- [Langton released from hospital after concussion at Commonwealth Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/langton-released-from-hospital-after-concussion-at-commonwealth-games/): British gymnast Gabriel Langton admitted after headfirst crash off horizontal bar.
- [Why are Israeli settlers on a rampage in the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/why-are-israeli-settlers-on-a-rampage-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Settlers torch two mosques in the Palestinian territory as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu threatens ‘more broad action’.
- [From paradise to ‘pilot zone’ disaster: Returning to destroyed Lebanon home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/from-paradise-to-pilot-zone-disaster-returning-to-destroyed-lebanon-home/): Sumaya Yaghi returns to what’s left of her destroyed home in southern Lebanon.
- [Yemen’s health workers race to halt latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/yemens-health-workers-race-to-halt-latest-outbreak-of-deadly-dengue-fever/): Health workers are battling to contain the mosquito-borne disease amid growing concern over rising infections.
- [Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Gaza kills two Hamas security officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/israeli-air-strike-on-a-vehicle-in-gaza-kills-two-hamas-security-officials/): The head of internal security for Hamas in central Gaza was among the dead.
- [Casemiro makes Inter Miami debut despite MLS investigation into transfer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/26/casemiro-makes-inter-miami-debut-despite-mls-investigation-into-transfer/): Casemiro plays, Messi sits out during his post-World Cup rest, and Suarez scores to give Miami a sixth straight MLS win.
- [Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-and-oman-swap-proposals-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz-what-we-know/): Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
- [Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/jayden-seales-takes-five-wickets-as-west-indies-beat-pakistan-in-first-test/): West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
- [US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/us-and-saudi-arabia-strike-iran-aligned-groups-in-iraq/): The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.
- [Why Netanyahu didn’t want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/why-netanyahu-didnt-want-a-zelenskyy-moment-with-trump/): Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney
- [India’s youth have broken Modi’s spell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/indias-youth-have-broken-modis-spell/): At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister’s aura of invulnerability.
- [Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-attacks-us-bases-in-middle-east-as-trump-meets-netanyahu/): Iran has also struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected Oman’s proposal on managing the waterway.
- [Trump meets Netanyahu for a record seventh White House visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/trump-meets-netanyahu-for-a-record-seventh-white-house-visit/): Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching the war on Iran.
- [Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/protesters-storm-hotel-heckle-netanyahu-in-washington-dc/): Activists protested at a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner in Washington, DC.
- [Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan’s Kyushu quake rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/latest-images-of-damage-as-death-toll-from-japans-kyushu-quake-rises/): The death toll from Japan’s Kyushu island quake rises to 13.
- [China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/china-puts-the-squeeze-on-taiwan-with-new-maritime-patrols/): New law enforcement operations could quickly escalate into a blockade of Taiwan, say analysts.
- [Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/israel-kills-palestinian-destroys-mosque-in-gaza/): Israeli settlers also attack a Palestinian family in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iran missiles target US forces in Jordan after a five-day pause in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-missiles-target-us-forces-in-jordan-after-a-five-day-pause-in-war/): The US military says it has successfully intercepted a barrage of missiles fired by Iran at its troops in Jordan.
- [Haitians living in fear as Temporary Protected Status ends in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/haitians-living-in-fear-as-temporary-protected-status-ends-in-the-us/): New York’s Haitian community is living in limbo and fear after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was terminated Monday.
- [Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/saudi-arabia-us-carry-out-strikes-on-iran-backed-groups-in-iraq/): Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.
- [OpenAI’s rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/openais-rogue-agent-hacked-an-account-at-a-second-technology-firm-report/): The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face’s servers.
- [Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/protests-in-lima-as-keiko-fujimori-sworn-in-as-peru-president/): Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.
- [Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/turkiye-takes-historic-step-on-energy-alliance-with-iraq/): Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.
- [Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/media-not-invited-as-trump-netanyahu-hold-talks-at-the-white-house/): US President Donald Trump has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- [After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/after-fleeing-sudans-war-refugees-battle-thirst-in-chads-camps/): After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.
- [Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-war-live-us-accuses-irgc-of-surprise-ballistic-missile-attacks/): US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of ‘any action’ to maintain its control of Hormuz.
- [FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/fifa-proposes-plan-to-sell-stakes-in-the-world-cup-angering-uefa/): Football’s world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.
- [Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/yemens-houthis-claim-missile-attack-on-saudi-arabia-oil-tanker/): The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.
- [Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/japan-kumamoto-earthquake-what-happened-damage-victims-latest-updates/): A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.
- [Rome’s viral graffiti cleaner is taking on an ancient problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/romes-viral-graffiti-cleaner-is-taking-on-an-ancient-problem/): Graffiti has marked the walls of Rome for millennia. One content creator builds a following cleaning spray-paint.
- [Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/iran-and-oman-exchange-proposals-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz/): Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.
- [Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/donald-trump-and-world-leaders-attend-lindsey-grahams-funeral/): Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator’s funeral in DC.
- [Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/israeli-airstrike-destroys-gaza-city-mosque-near-displacement-camp/): Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium
- [How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/how-us-defence-aid-shaped-israels-military-developments-since-oct-7-2023/): US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.
- [Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/keiko-fujimori-sworn-in-as-peru-president-after-narrow-election-win/): Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father’s tactics.
- [Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/protests-in-dc-against-netanyahus-meeting-with-trump/): A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
- [Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/kyiv-warns-iran-against-escalation-after-ukraines-caspian-sea-attack/): Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.
- [Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/many-feared-dead-from-7-1-magnitude-quake-in-kumamoto-japan/): A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage, injuries and fears of deaths.
- [‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/no-freedom-at-all-israeli-closures-leave-west-bank-patients-trapped/): Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.
- [Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/malaysian-foreign-minister-calls-for-review-of-unhcrs-presence/): The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.
- [‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/the-dream-i-carried-is-gone-miscarriages-rise-amid-trauma-of-gazas-war/): At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel’s genocide and blockade.
- [West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/west-bank-quarry-owner-appeals-to-trump-after-settler-raid/): West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid
- [New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/new-party-why-turkiyes-opposition-suffered-a-split-and-what-that-means/): Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan’s AK Party.
- [Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/inside-the-secret-battle-to-document-rsf-abuses-in-sudan/): Operating quietly, a human rights network is racing to document atrocities in Sudan before the evidence is erased.
- [Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/wildfire-leaves-biscarrosse-commercial-district-in-ruins/): A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse’s commercial district in ruins
- [Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/lindsey-graham-almost-cried-tears-of-joy-over-war-on-iran-footage-shows/): Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.
- [Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/uganda-declares-end-to-ebola-outbreak/): Health minister urges people in the country ‘to remain alert’ and continue observing public health measures.
- [What are Trump’s military options?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/what-are-trumps-military-options/): The US president has at least three military options – none are good.
- [Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/online-scam-centres-fuelling-human-trafficking-worldwide-warns-un-agency/): IOM chief says victims from more than 80 countries are lured into scam centres through fake job offers on social media.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-hails-good-meeting-with-trump-at-white-house/): Discussions included joint production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russian aerial attacks.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-17/): Political déjà vu as US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are back on.
- [Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/tributes-paid-to-lindsey-graham-at-us-capitol-ceremony/): Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
- [German investigators find apparent motive after Berlin Pride attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/german-investigators-find-apparent-motive-after-berlin-pride-attack/): Prosecutors say they uncover video of accused Berlin Pride attacker pledging allegiance to ISIL (ISIS).
- [Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/trump-expresses-frustration-with-netanyahu-before-white-house-meeting/): US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.
- [Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/iran-rejects-trump-frozen-funds-plan-warns-ships-of-hormuz-transit-ban/): Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.
- [Is Netanyahu’s Trump card losing its power in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/is-netanyahus-trump-card-losing-its-power-in-israel/): As US ties fray, Netanyahu’s claim to unrivalled influence in Washington is under growing scrutiny.
- [FIFA World Cup: For India, qualification is still just a distant dream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/fifa-world-cup-for-india-qualification-is-still-just-a-distant-dream/): India failed to qualify for next year’s Asian Cup, making a FIFA World Cup 2030 or 2034 appearance unlikely.
- [Iraqi PM visits Turkiye to boost ties despite complex challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/iraqi-pm-visits-turkiye-to-boost-ties-despite-complex-challenges/): Discussions to focus on ‘strategic cooperation’, as well as issues related to security, water and the economy.
- [Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/trump-says-good-chance-of-progress-in-iran-talks-what-we-know/): Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Tate brothers face at least two more weeks in US jail as bail bid reviewed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/tate-brothers-face-at-least-two-more-weeks-in-us-jail-as-bail-bid-reviewed/): The conditions faced by the brothers in prison in Miami are a far cry from the luxury lifestyle they once flaunted.
- [Israeli soldier runs marathon around Gaza outpost](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/israeli-soldier-runs-marathon-around-gaza-outpost/): An Israeli soldier filmed himself running a marathon around a military outpost in Gaza.
- [Roberto Mancini to be named Italy head coach for second time, source says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/roberto-mancini-to-be-named-italy-head-coach-for-second-time-source-says/): Mancini coached the national side in 2018-2023 and reportedly returns to the job with Italy having missed the World Cup.
- [France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/france-and-spain-brace-for-heatwave-that-could-worsen-raging-wildfires/): Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.
- [Fatal Shooting in ICE Operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/fatal-shooting-in-ice-operations/): Trump’s ICE crackdown grows with new funding and hires as deaths and abuse claims draw review.
- [Why has Iran’s economy not collapsed under US war pressure?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/why-has-irans-economy-not-collapsed-under-us-war-pressure/): Millions in sanctions-hit country keep absorbing economic shockwaves, with analysts saying trend looks set to continue.
- [US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/us-walks-out-on-france-at-un-over-north-korea-russia-comparison/): US diplomats walked out of France’s UN Security Council address after France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea
- [Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-shakes-southern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/): PM Sanae Takaichi urges people ‘to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of similar magnitude’.
- [Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/why-londons-hackney-council-wants-to-repeal-its-twin-status-with-haifa/): Green Party, which took over control of the council from the Labour Party, is opposed to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/israeli-settler-attack-on-at-tuwani/): Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.
- [Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/authorities-open-fire-amid-election-unrest-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades.
- [Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/tates-attorney-says-allegations-puts-a-target-on-their-backs/): Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’
- [Netanyahu in the White House: What’s on the agenda and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/netanyahu-in-the-white-house-whats-on-the-agenda-and-whats-next/): The Israeli PM’s visit to the US comes amid raids in the occupied West Bank, before the October 27 elections.
- [Zinedine Zidane named as France head coach following World Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/zinedine-zidane-named-as-france-head-coach-following-world-cup-2026/): Ex-superstar player succeeds Didier Deschamps as France manager after the national team’s bitter semifinal exit.
- [Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/moment-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-southern-japan/): A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
- [Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/justin-greaves-sets-new-cricket-bowling-record-with-five-wicket-maiden/): Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
- [ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/ice-extends-lease-on-texas-detention-centre-where-three-migrants-died/): Three people have died in the Texas detainment centre Camp East Montana since it opened last year.
- [Colombia’s president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/colombias-president-elect-to-suspend-palestine-embassy/): Colombia’s far-right president-elect says he’ll close or suspend embassies in these countries
- [Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/sixty-palestinians-detained-by-israel-return-to-gaza-describe-abuses/): The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention.
- [‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/future-at-stake-india-moves-to-demolish-university-muslim-leader-founded/): Authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh allege 38 of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University’s 40 buildings were built illegally.
- [Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/refugee-convention-at-75-the-world-must-keep-the-promise-that-saved-me/): Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
- [Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/ukraines-volunteer-army-helps-rebuild-what-russia-destroys/): Made up of mostly locals and some foreign visitors, a large group of volunteers step in to fix war damage.
- [Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/conor-mcgregor-calls-for-third-ufc-fight-against-max-holloway-in-2027/): Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.
- [‘War criminal’: Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/war-criminal-protesters-confront-netanyahu-motorcade-in-washington-dc/): ‘F*** you Bibi.’ ‘War criminal!’
- [Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/palestine-weekly-west-bank-in-flames-after-tal-killings/): Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.
- [Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/israeli-ex-generals-urge-trump-to-push-netanyahu-on-settler-terror/): Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.
- [Trump calls protester ‘communist’ after Michigan speech interruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/trump-calls-protester-communist-after-michigan-speech-interruption/): A protester was removed after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Michigan auto event.
- [Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/malaysia-detains-more-than-100-rohingya-seeking-help-from-the-un/): Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.
- [Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/mamdani-tackles-cost-of-living-crisis-in-new-york-with-30-discounts/): New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet Trump as Iran and Ukraine wars converge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-set-to-meet-trump-as-iran-and-ukraine-wars-converge/): The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
- [Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/ebola-response-workers-strike-in-dr-congo-as-death-toll-spikes/): Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.
- [Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/trump-says-iran-talks-taking-place-during-pause-in-us-military-strikes/): US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes
- [US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/us-warns-hundreds-of-boeing-jets-may-require-seat-safety-inspections/): US regulator warns of Boeing 737 MAX seat safety concerns, calls for inspection of 453 US-registered jets.
- [How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/how-telehealth-is-helping-close-the-healthcare-gap-in-rural-zimbabwe/): Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
- [Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/houthis-want-to-copy-irans-hormuz-control-in-the-red-sea-yemeni-fm/): Speaking in Riyadh, Yemen’s internationally recognised government warns global complacency has emboldened the Houthis.
- [J&J offers $5.5bn settlement in lawsuits claiming talc link to cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/jj-offers-5-5bn-settlement-in-lawsuits-claiming-talc-link-to-cancer/): Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.
- [Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/former-senior-ice-official-says-rush-for-numbers-is-causing-deaths/): Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.
- [Iran war live: Trump touts ‘friendly talks’; Netanyahu arrives in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/iran-war-live-trump-touts-friendly-talks-netanyahu-arrives-in-us/): Iran says US ‘struggling’ to end five-month-old war, as Netanyahu arrives in Washington, DC, for talks with Trump.
- [Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/trump-on-erdogan-netanyahu-and-selling-fighter-jets-to-turkiye/): US President Donald Trump called Turkiye ‘a great ally’ when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
- [Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/28/savannah-guthrie-pleads-for-help-to-find-missing-mother/): Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
- [Shot fired outside US consulate in Canada for second time this year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-canada-for-second-time-this-year/): Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.
- [US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/us-diplomats-walk-out-as-france-addresses-un-security-council/): US diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France’s speech amid tensions over human rights chief’s reappointment.
- [Video shows man subdued after stabbing three women in Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/video-shows-man-subdued-after-stabbing-three-women-in-paris/): Three women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris.
- [Will Peru’s new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father’s legacy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/will-perus-new-leader-keiko-fujimori-reject-her-fathers-legacy/): Keiko Fujimori was elected president and many people are sceptical she will be able to unite Peru as promised.
- [Hopes of return to diplomacy as US-Iran hold fire for third day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/hopes-of-return-to-diplomacy-as-us-iran-hold-fire-for-third-day/): Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan work to restart ceasefire talks amid fragile pause in hostilities.
- [Nvidia plans $250bn push to bolster OpenAI’s infrastructure ambitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/nvidia-plans-250bn-push-to-bolster-openais-infrastructure-ambitions/): Political backlash grows as US states propose bans on new data centres, raising challenges for Nvidia and AI industry.
- [UN slams Israel’s expansion of illegal settlements in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/27/un-slams-israels-expansion-of-illegal-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/): UN chief Guterres labels settlements ‘flagrant violation’ of international law amid escalating violence.
- [US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/us-gdp-growth-dips-as-inflation-and-trade-deficits-pressure-economy/): GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter.
- [IRGC video of retaliatory strikes on US targets in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/irgc-video-of-retaliatory-strikes-on-us-targets-in-jordan/): The IRGC released a video of what they say were missiles launched by their naval forces targeting US aircraft in Jordan.
- [Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Action](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/police-arrest-dozens-at-london-rally-supporting-palestine-action/): The protest is the first in support of the proscribed group since Andy Burnham became prime minister.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-19/): The US resumes bombing Iran, with a family of three killed in Qeshm Island.
- [Smoke rises over southern Iran after renewed US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/smoke-rises-over-southern-iran-after-renewed-us-attacks/): A large plume of smoke was seen rising over the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz following renewed US strikes.
- [Is Pakistan ‘using India’s playbook’ in Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/is-pakistan-using-indias-playbook-in-kashmir/): Pakistan is facing accusations that its forces have killed unarmed protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
- [World Cup: What has FIFA charged Argentina with, what could punishment be?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/world-cup-what-has-fifa-charged-argentina-with-what-could-punishment-be/): What do the charges brought against Argentina’s FA, their players and their fans mean, and what action could FIFA take?
- [Sudan’s RSF vows to return to Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/sudans-rsf-vows-to-return-to-khartoum/): Sudan’s RSF released a video of leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, telling his forces to seize Khartoum.
- [Islamabad residents rally in solidarity with Kashmir protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/islamabad-residents-rally-in-solidarity-with-kashmir-protests/): A rally has been held in Islamabad in a show of support for protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- [‘Go back to your own country’: NZ foreign minister faces backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/go-back-to-your-own-country-nz-foreign-minister-faces-backlash/): New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP to ‘go back to your own country’.
- [El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/el-salvador-sentences-gang-members-to-1000-years-in-prison/): El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison
- [Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/detained-ugandan-opposition-leader-besigye-in-intensive-care-wife-says/): Kizza Besigye, who faces treason charges, is reported to be ‘unconscious’ in hospital after collapsing in court.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-four-including-children-across-gaza-strip/): Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.
- [How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/how-does-a-safe-zone-in-lebanon-become-a-target-three-times/): Three times in three decades, Qana’s shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.
- [England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/england-appoint-root-and-fleming-as-test-cricket-captain-and-coach/): England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.
- [Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/why-is-saudi-arabia-forming-a-coalition-to-protect-the-red-sea/): The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
- [Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/several-children-killed-and-wounded-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza/): Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.
- [Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/attack-on-northwest-pakistan-police-post-kills-11-officers/): Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan’s northwestern Hangu district.
- [Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/israeli-raids-and-settler-attacks-intensify-across-the-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank
- [AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/afc-president-doubles-down-on-fifa-calling-world-cup-plan-unacceptable/): Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport’s continental structure.
- [Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/photos-zelenskyy-urges-protection-of-life-amid-deadly-russian-attacks/): Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least eight people.
- [South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/south-africas-le-clos-breaks-commonwealth-games-medal-record/): South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4×100 medley relay for Chad le Clos’s record 21st Commonwealth Games medal.
- [Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/man-who-stabbed-author-salman-rushdie-convicted-of-terrorism-charges/): US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.
- [Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/apartheid-wealth-cannot-buy-silence-on-gaza/): South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
- [From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/from-toronto-to-damascus-syrians-return-home-aiming-to-rebuild-country/): Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.
- [Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/saudi-arabia-confirmed-to-host-asian-champions-league-elite-finals/): Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.
- [Can the UN’s Refugee Convention survive?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/can-the-uns-refugee-convention-survive/): The 1951 UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary this week but is facing anti-migration sentiment in the West.
- [India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/indias-arms-sale-to-israel-risks-complicity-in-gaza-genocide-amnesty-says/): Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide ‘broadcast worldwide on daily basis’.
- [Is Israel repeating the Crusaders’ fatal mistake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/is-israel-repeating-the-crusaders-fatal-mistake/): Deja Vu explores why the Crusader kingdom fell and asks: could Israel be next?
- [US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/us-strikes-cause-extensive-damage-on-irans-qeshm-island/): Video from Iran’s Qeshm Island shows widespread damage following US attacks.
- [Infantino insists FIFA’s World Cup plan is proposal and not ‘obligation’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/infantino-insists-fifas-world-cup-plan-is-proposal-and-not-obligation/): Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an ‘obligation’.
- [Storm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls for support of Cunningham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/storm-apologize-after-co-owner-berates-teen-girls-for-support-of-cunningham/): WNBA basketball team Seattle Storm apologize after co-owner berates girls with ‘thank you’ sign for Sophie Cunningham.
- [Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/messi-returns-to-mls-training-10-days-after-world-cup-final-heartbreak/): Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.
- [War and shortages push Gaza hospitals to breaking point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/war-and-shortages-push-gaza-hospitals-to-breaking-point/): Gaza’s collapsing health system leaves dialysis patients, amputees and trauma survivors without vital care.
- [Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/viral-finger-clicker-suspended-as-cricket-storm-remains-in-global-spotlight/): Saltburn’s amateur cricketer at centre of cheating allegations that grabbed global headlines is suspended by club.
- [Rescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/rescue-operation-in-argentina-to-free-more-than-100-snow-trapped-tourists/): Emergency services have rescued more than 100 tourists, trapped by a snowstorm in Argentina.
- [Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/evo-morales-defiant-after-new-bolivia-arrest-warrant/): Bolivia’s former president is being investigated ‘for armed uprising’ against the state, among other things.
- [US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Jordan attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/us-launches-powerful-strikes-on-iran-after-jordan-attack/): The US has bombed multiple cities across southern Iran in what Central Command described as a ‘heavy wave of strikes’.
- [Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/why-did-anthony-fauci-invoke-the-fifth-amendment-senate-hearing-explained/): The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.
- [Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/dramatic-sea-rescue-as-firefighters-die-on-the-greek-island-of-crete/): The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.
- [Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/israeli-strikes-leave-buildings-burning-in-gaza-city/): Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
- [US launches another round of attacks on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/us-launches-another-round-of-attacks-on-iran/): Targets across southern Iran hit, including on strategic Qeshm Island.
- [‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/like-volcanic-ash-falling-inside-aeon-mall-after-japans-earthquake/): Japanese PM Takaichi says ‘race against time’ to rescue those trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.
- [Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/living-with-fear-inside-a-southern-lebanon-village-divided-by-israel/): Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel’s Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.
- [Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/trump-pushes-fighter-jet-sale-to-turkiye-despite-israeli-opposition/): US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.
- [Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/japan-turns-to-canadian-crude-as-asia-feels-hormuz-supply-pinch/): Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada’s TMX crude oil.
- [After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/after-a-deadly-raid-a-displaced-nigerian-mother-finds-a-lifeline-in-sewing/): After losing her husband and two children, Safiya now fears losing the fragile future she rebuilt.
- [Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv come after Zelenskyy’s warning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/russian-ballistic-missile-strikes-on-kyiv-come-after-zelenskyys-warning/): Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences.
- [Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/trump-cuts-who-off-from-gavi-vaccine-alliance-funding/): Decision follows long-running feud between Trump and UN group.
- [Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/trump-appeals-83-3m-e-jean-carroll-civil-verdict-to-us-supreme-court/): The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump’s case to toss the defamation award.
- [Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/israel-slams-canada-for-statement-opposing-west-bank-settlement-expansion/): Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine ‘peace, security and stability’.
- [Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega aims to bar ‘traitors’ from future elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/nicaraguas-daniel-ortega-aims-to-bar-traitors-from-future-elections/): Ortega has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil society in Nicaragua and concentrated power in his own hands.
- [Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/saudi-arabia-seeks-international-coalition-against-houthis-in-red-sea/): Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.
- [Iran war live: Trump threatens to hit back hard over strikes on Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-to-hit-back-hard-over-strikes-on-jordan/): Threat comes as Iranian media says four Iranians were killed in joint US-Saudi attacks on Iraq.
- [Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/sam-altman-meets-lawmakers-on-back-of-openai-agents-hacking-companies/): US President Donald Trump says he is considering ‘AI controls’ following OpenAI’s disclosure.
- [Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/trump-threatens-iran-strikes-after-attack-on-us-base-in-jordan/): ”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan
- [FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/fifa-charges-argentina-after-world-cup-final-brawl-with-spain/): FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and ‘Malvinas’ banner after England game.
- [Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/myanmar-court-sentences-activists-to-37-years-over-election-protest/): Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.
- [Is Fifa selling parts of the World Cup to private investors?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/is-fifa-selling-parts-of-the-world-cup-to-private-investors/): This week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.
- [James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/james-comeys-lawyers-say-us-government-distorted-details-in-seashell-case/): Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
- [How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/how-is-islamabad-handling-crisis-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.
- [Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/algeria-elects-first-ever-woman-speaker-of-parliament/): Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.
- [Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/trumps-attorney-general-pick-faces-possible-republican-roadblock/): Todd Blanche, Trump’s former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
- [Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/videos-show-aftermath-of-us-saudi-strikes-on-iraq-pmf-bases/): US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases
- [Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/al-shabab-kills-five-kenyan-security-personnel-in-ambush/): The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya’s northern frontier.
- [Libya electricity blackout protests expose country’s failing grid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/libya-electricity-blackout-protests-expose-countrys-failing-grid/): Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
- [US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-citing-elevated-inflation/): Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
- [Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/dr-anthony-fauci-pleads-the-fifth-at-covid-hearing/): Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- [Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/bordeaux-wildfire-battle-continues-amid-extreme-heat/): Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux
- [Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/hindus-take-holy-dip-in-indias-rivers-on-sacred-holiday/): Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.
- [Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-in-heated-covid-19-senate-hearing/): Physician declines to answer Senate questions as Republicans like Rand Paul accuse him of covering up COVID’s origins.
- [Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/democrat-senators-ask-us-sec-to-probe-trump-medias-fast-feed-sale/): Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
- [Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-pushes-back-against-us-as-regional-attacks-heat-up/): New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.
- [South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/south-koreas-stock-market-plunges-as-ai-driven-boom-fades/): The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
- [Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/japan-earthquake-leaves-widespread-destruction/): Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
- [Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/trump-says-us-to-deliver-beating-to-iran-after-bases-again-targeted/): US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu.
- [Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/ex-fifa-chief-blatter-blasts-plan-to-sell-stake-in-world-cup-to-investors/): Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves ‘people’s game’ further from fans.
- [Is the world at risk of another energy shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/is-the-world-at-risk-of-another-energy-shock/): Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea threaten supplies and raise costs for consumers.
- [How a seaweed bloom is affecting tourism in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/how-a-seaweed-bloom-is-affecting-tourism-in-mexico/): In Mexico, a record surge of brown, smelly seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed the idyllic coastline.
- [‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/there-is-no-ceasefire-say-palestinians-in-gaza-after-new-israeli-strikes/): ‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
- [US and Israeli leaders expected ‘swift outcome’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/us-and-israeli-leaders-expected-swift-outcome-in-iran/): New details are emerging of how US and Israeli officials believed the war on Iran would be straightforward and short.
- [Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/indian-student-in-russia-says-hes-been-wrongly-charged-over-bihar-protests/): An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.
- [Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/why-saudi-arabia-holds-the-key-to-palestinian-statehood/): Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.
- [Tunisia’s body politic is in crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/tunisias-body-politic-is-in-crisis/): Public-service failures and uncertainty over Kais Saied’s health are deepening the country’s political malaise.
- [BJP politician’s daughter explains why she supports India’s youth protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/bjp-politicians-daughter-explains-why-she-supports-indias-youth-protests/): Daughter of a BJP politician, Yashaswinee Raje Singh, tells Al Jazeera why she supports India’s student-led protests.
- [US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/us-bans-imports-of-new-chinese-robots-over-security-concerns/): The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.
- [Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/infantino-sets-deadline-for-fifa-offer-in-kushner-backed-world-cup-plan/): FIFA’s president lobbies for latest proposal for investment in football’s governing body, which has met with criticism.
- [How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/how-are-ai-models-able-to-autonomously-hack-others/): The next phase of AI has begun. Autonomous agents can make decisions and complete tasks with little human input.
- [F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/f1-season-to-end-in-europe-if-qatar-abu-dhabi-unable-to-host-due-to-war/): F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.
- [Married couple deported by ICE killed in Guatemala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/married-couple-deported-by-ice-killed-in-guatemala/): Nixon Giovanni Paz, deported by ICE last year was bound and shot dead alongside his wife in Guatemala.
- [‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-attacks-now-to-send-message-as-us-assets-build-up-in-israel/): ‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
- [Infantino’s FIFA World Cup stakes plan: Would UEFA boycott, would it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/infantinos-fifa-world-cup-stakes-plan-would-uefa-boycott-would-it-work/): How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.
- [Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/iran-hits-us-in-jordan-us-saudi-strikes-on-iraq-is-war-spreading/): The US says it intercepts an Iranian ‘surprise attack’ on US forces as fears rise of wider war.
- [American, Asian confederations blindsided by FIFA’s World Cup plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/american-asian-confederations-blindsided-by-fifas-world-cup-plan/): Americas governing body ‘deeply concerned’ by lack of due process in FIFA private investment plan, AFC ‘disappointed’.
- [A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/a-safe-space-for-gaza-women-a-sanctuary-to-speak-heal-and-share-amid-war/): A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.
- [How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/how-has-the-indian-government-responded-to-cockroach-protests/): The BJP government’s response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.
- [Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/russia-charges-telegram-founder-pavel-durov-with-aiding-terrorism/): Russia’s FSB says Telegram has not pulled content used by Ukrainian intelligence and ‘terrorist’ groups to plan attacks.
- [EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/eu-crisis-chief-urges-tougher-climate-action-amid-france-spain-wildfires/): Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.
- [Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/why-is-uganda-experiencing-a-food-crisis/): At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
- [Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/29/will-germany-bring-back-mandatory-military-conscription-next-year/): A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.
- [Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/algerian-bus-plunges-into-ravine-killing-at-least-27/): Dozens also injured in accident outside the country’s capital Algiers.
- [Does FIFA need private investment?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/does-fifa-need-private-investment/): The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events. 
- [At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/at-least-25-people-killed-dozens-injured-in-algeria-bus-crash/): At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.
- [Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/syrian-lawyer-takes-on-ex-assad-official-in-landmark-trial/): Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial
- [Trump says Hamas disarmament deal will be complex to deliver](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/trump-says-hamas-disarmament-deal-will-be-complex-to-deliver/): Trump said Israel strongly supports an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas
- [World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/world-reacts-with-cautious-optimism-to-hamas-disarmament-agreement/): Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.
- [FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/fifa-coo-lamour-says-staff-deceived-over-infantinos-world-cup-plan/): Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan.
- [New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are ‘illegal gambling’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/new-york-sues-kalshi-says-its-prediction-markets-are-illegal-gambling/): New York is one of many states with cases against Kalshi and others in dispute with Trump gov’t on who gets to regulate.
- [Why is Israel arming illegal settlers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/why-is-israel-arming-illegal-settlers/): As settler attacks reach record levels, the government has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israelis.
- [Three-year roadmap proposed for Hamas disarmament in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/three-year-roadmap-proposed-for-hamas-disarmament-in-gaza/): Under a US-backed proposal, Hamas and Israel would have 14 days to finalise Gaza’s political transition
- [DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/dr-congo-ebola-epidemic-becomes-worlds-second-largest-outbreak/): Officials declare the outbreak the fastest spreading ever, warning the world to ‘pay much more attention’.
- [Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/western-allies-warn-north-korean-it-workers-funding-nuclear-arsenal/): Pyongyang accused of using hard currency earned by AI-assisted workers to power armaments programme.
- [The promise I made to Ismail al-Ghoul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/the-promise-i-made-to-ismail-al-ghoul/): He asked me to keep telling Gaza’s story. Two years after Israel killed him, I have not stopped.
- [Tunisian wildfires expose failing infrastructure, community vulnerabilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/tunisian-wildfires-expose-failing-infrastructure-community-vulnerabilities/): For families in Tunisia’s north, the wildfires have meant lost homes, livestock and harvests.
- [Spain PM: Ceuta migrant surge a ‘violation of territorial integrity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/spain-pm-ceuta-migrant-surge-a-violation-of-territorial-integrity/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that the massive influx of migrants from Morocco was a “violation.”
- [LIVE: Chopra, Nadeem and Pathirage meet in Commonwealth Games javelin final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/live-chopra-nadeem-and-pathirage-meet-in-commonwealth-games-javelin-final/): Follow live text updates and commentary stream coverage as India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem face-off.
- [Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/police-chief-resigns-days-after-deadly-shooting-in-us-city-of-seattle/): Shon Barnes steps down amid questions over authorities’ handling of the shooting at a popular food festival.
- [World Cup: FIFA studying impact of expanding to 64 teams for 2030 edition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/world-cup-fifa-studying-impact-of-expanding-to-64-teams-for-2030-edition/): FIFA’s World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.
- [Spain deploys military to Ceuta after migrant surge: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/spain-deploys-military-to-ceuta-after-migrant-surge-what-we-know/): At least 34 people reported killed trying to cross into the Spanish enclave bordering Morocco.
- [Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/turkiyes-davutoglu-steps-back-from-politics-a-timeline-of-his-career/): Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Turkish PM and Erdogan ally-turned-critic, has stepped down from politics.
- [Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/russia-and-ukraine-report-casualties-as-they-continue-to-trade-attacks/): Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
- [Chelsea fined $13.5m for FA breaches, avoid Premier League points deduction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/chelsea-fined-13-5m-for-fa-breaches-avoid-premier-league-points-deduction/): Chelsea rule breaches that led to action were self-reported following takeover by Todd ⁠⁠Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
- [Approval for China’s mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/approval-for-chinas-mega-embassy-in-london-was-lawful-uk-court-rules/): The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area.
- [The waiting game: Gaza’s CT scan shortage causing worries and worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/the-waiting-game-gazas-ct-scan-shortage-causing-worries-and-worse/): Gaza suffering from health crisis caused by a shortage of CT scan machines, leading to worsening medical issues for many.
- [Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/palestinians-in-gaza-react-to-latest-ceasefire-deal/): ‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.
- [FIFA World Cup plan: Infantino tackles UEFA and global game – all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/fifa-world-cup-plan-infantino-tackles-uefa-and-global-game-all-to-know/): Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s private investment plan.
- [Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/russia-appears-to-infiltrate-first-fortress-city-as-ukraine-changes-guard/): Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.
- [Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/gaza-board-of-peace-announces-hamas-disarmament-agreement-what-we-know/): Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But experts remain sceptical.
- [Russia’s Africa Corps killed Mali civilians in air strike: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/russias-africa-corps-killed-mali-civilians-in-air-strike-hrw/): Russian paramilitaries fight alongside Malian soldiers battling multiple armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL.
- [‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/migrant-tsunami-second-day-of-spain-morocco-border-clashes/): ‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes.
- [Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/second-day-of-spain-morocco-border-clashes-amid-mass-migrant-influx/): Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx.
- [Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/inside-barcelonas-most-sweltering-neighbourhood-el-raval/): Densely packed apartments, low incomes, lack of tree cover and poor housing put migrant heart of the capital at risk.
- [Spain PM to visit Ceuta after 19 migrants die breaching border from Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/spain-pm-to-visit-ceuta-after-19-migrants-die-breaching-border-from-morocco/): Tens of thousands reportedly cross from Morocco to Ceuta as France says it will tighten its borders with Spain.
- [Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/palestinians-in-gaza-are-sceptical-about-the-latest-peace-plan/): Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical of the latest peace plan, questioning whether it will bring lasting change.
- [Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/her-mother-said-no-to-a-phone-then-came-the-gaza-genocide/): As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu’s phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
- [At least 11, including children, injured in Israeli raids near Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/at-least-11-including-children-injured-in-israeli-raids-near-nablus/): Israeli settlers and soldiers storm occupied West Bank towns, arrests made after intensified violence in town of Tal.
- [FIFA World Cup plan fallout: Infantino’s senior adviser, Cordeiro, resigns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/fifa-world-cup-plan-fallout-infantinos-senior-adviser-cordeiro-resigns/): Pressure is growing on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.
- [AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/afc-backs-uefa-and-concacaf-who-plan-boycott-over-fifa-world-cup-proposals/): FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.
- [Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/italy-world-cup-winner-and-ac-milan-legend-franco-baresi-dies-aged-66/): Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football’s finest defenders, dies aged 66.
- [Israeli forces blow up structures near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/israeli-forces-blow-up-structures-near-lebanons-beaufort-castle/): Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.
- [Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/hamas-agrees-to-phased-disarmament-in-gaza/): Hamas has agreed to gradually disarm in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
- [IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/irgc-strikes-us-targets-in-kuwait-a-day-after-us-hits-iran-latest-events/): Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.
- [FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/fifa-defiant-over-world-cup-investment-plan-despite-uefas-vote-to-boycott/): European football’s governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.
- [Liberia burns 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after record drug seizure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/liberia-burns-4-2-metric-tonnes-of-cocaine-after-record-drug-seizure/): Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine worth about $336 million.
- [Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/iran-war-live-irgc-claims-retaliatory-attack-on-kuwait/): Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, in what it calls retaliation for US strikes on Thursday.
- [Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan are about more than the TTP](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/pakistans-attacks-on-afghanistan-are-about-more-than-the-ttp/): Islamabad is using a domestic insurgency to justify its broader pursuit of strategic dominance.
- [How Netanyahu lost America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/how-netanyahu-lost-america/): By tying Israel to the Republican right, he shattered bipartisan consensus that sustained its most important alliance.
- [Latin America is becoming a laboratory for tech-supremacism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/latin-america-is-becoming-a-laboratory-for-tech-supremacism/): Trumpism, corporate deregulation and biometric surveillance are converging into a new model of control in the region.
- [US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/us-government-mislabels-countries-on-map-of-africa-at-global-conference/): The US State Department acknowledged ‘an unfortunate error’ after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.
- [Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/ten-climbers-led-by-renowned-nepali-mountaineer-missing-on-pakistan-peak/): Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those feared missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.
- [Southern Lebanese towns near Beaufort Castle hit by Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/southern-lebanese-towns-near-beaufort-castle-hit-by-israeli-strikes/): IDF said it used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.
- [Iran holds funeral for Revolutionary Guard members reportedly killed in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/iran-holds-funeral-for-revolutionary-guard-members-reportedly-killed-in-us/): Residents gathered in the northwestern Iranian for the funeral of IRGC members killed in what Iran says was a US strike.
- [‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/first-somewhat-optimistic-day-in-france-since-fire-outbreak-says-prefect/): Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.
- [Families sleep in cars after homes destroyed in Japan earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/families-sleep-in-cars-after-homes-destroyed-in-japan-earthquake/): Residents in southwestern Japan have had to resort to sleeping in their cars for shelter, after a recent 6.8 magnitude.
- [India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/india-to-increase-penalties-for-exam-leaks-after-cockroach-party-protests/): The new legislation comes after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms and forcing minister’s resignation
- [Israeli blockades seal off village in the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/israeli-blockades-seal-off-village-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): Al Jazeera visited the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances
- [After OpenAI disclosure, Anthropic says Claude also hacked outside systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/after-openai-disclosure-anthropic-says-claude-also-hacked-outside-systems/): The incidents have heightened concerns about AI agents, software products designed to perform tasks autonomously.
- [Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/death-toll-from-japan-earthquake-climbs-to-34/): The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.
- [Pacific island nation Nauru officially changes name to ‘Naoero’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/pacific-island-nation-nauru-officially-changes-name-to-naoero/): The switch honours a name lost to colonial rule more than a century ago.
- [Clashes near Morocco’s border with Spain over beefed up migrant security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/clashes-near-moroccos-border-with-spain-over-beefed-up-migrant-security/): Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.
- [Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/trump-says-morocco-named-tiznit-dakhla-highway-after-him-why-it-matters/): The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco’s larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.
- [Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/why-a-maga-influencers-shift-to-support-ukraine-war-is-good-for-trump/): One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.
- [London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/london-protesters-march-through-streets-in-solidarity-with-azad-kashmir/): Protesters in London marched from Hyde Park towards the Pakistan High Commission on Thursday.
- [Nepal’s PM urges calm as three people killed after Hindu-Muslim unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/nepals-pm-urges-calm-as-three-people-killed-after-hindu-muslim-unrest/): Three dead in violence in Nepal, as authorities enforce curfews and pledge to restore ‘peace and unity’.
- [Spain deploys military to Ceuta after deadly migrant surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/spain-deploys-military-to-ceuta-after-deadly-migrant-surge/): Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed police barricades.
- [Israeli soldiers mutiny at notorious Sde Teiman base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/israeli-soldiers-mutiny-at-notorious-sde-teiman-base/): Dozens of Israeli soldiers have abandoned their weapons and walked out of the Sde Teiman military base.
- [‘They got trapped:’ Race to save miners after deadly blast in Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/they-got-trapped-race-to-save-miners-after-deadly-blast-in-pakistan/): Emergency workers are digging to get oxygen into a mine after an explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province.
- [Iran war live: Trump says Hamas to disarm, Israel to leave Gaza gradually](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/iran-war-live-trump-says-hamas-to-disarm-israel-to-leave-gaza-gradually/): Hamas member told Al Jazeera all implementation would be conditioned on Israel implementing its part of deal.
- [US Escalation with Iran is ‘pointless’, warns former US diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/us-escalation-with-iran-is-pointless-warns-former-us-diplomat/): As US-Iran clashes escalate, former US Ambassador to UAE Barbara Leaf warns escalation is ‘fairly pointless’.
- [Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/trump-administration-appeals-to-never-before-used-court-for-deportation/): US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.
- [US appeals court rejects Trump expansion of mandatory migrant detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/us-appeals-court-rejects-trump-expansion-of-mandatory-migrant-detention/): Appeals court rules that the Trump administration cannot deny detained migrants the chance for release on bond.
- [Pathirage challenges Chopra-Nadeem javelin rivalry in Commonwealth final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/pathirage-challenges-chopra-nadeem-javelin-rivalry-in-commonwealth-final/): Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage is favourite ahead of rivalry between India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem.
- [UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/uk-left-wing-mp-diane-abbott-reinstated-by-labour-party-after-suspension/): Diane Abbott returns to Labour, a year after her suspension over comments about racism.
- [Trump announces Hamas to disarm paving way for Israel to withdraw from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/trump-announces-hamas-to-disarm-paving-way-for-israel-to-withdraw-from-gaza/): US President Donald Trump said on TruthSocial that an agreement has been reached for Hamas to fully disarm.
- [Amazon’s Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/amazons-zoox-secures-us-federal-approval-for-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis/): Zoox will launch its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas after receiving federal clearance.
- [Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/trump-says-board-of-peace-reaches-agreement-on-disarmament-of-hamas-in-gaza/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Argentina’s Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread ‘hate’ of country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/argentinas-milei-seeks-to-deport-foreigners-that-spread-hate-of-country/): Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of ‘hostility’ after World Cup.
- [French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/french-teen-fined-in-singapore-over-straw-licking-stunt/): A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.
- [Why is US GDP growth slowing, and how can it be reversed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/why-is-us-gdp-growth-slowing-and-how-can-it-be-reversed/): Tariffs and oil price hikes create a supply shock, dragging down US economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
- [Father of Georgia Apalachee school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/father-of-georgia-apalachee-school-shooter-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison/): Colin Gray, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder after his son Colt carried out a school shooting that killed four.
- [Security camera shows ‘Russian missile’ exploding in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/security-camera-shows-russian-missile-exploding-in-poland/): Security camera video shows the moment a suspected Russian missile exploded inside Poland.
- [UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/un-launches-hunt-for-next-chief-amid-rising-challenges/): Antonio Guterres’s successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
- [Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/prague-zoo-keeps-polar-bears-cool-with-ice-amid-heatwave/): Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
- [Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/will-saudi-arabia-be-dragged-further-into-the-war-in-iran/): Anger in Iraq after US-Saudi strikes on paramilitary group with ties to Tehran.
- [Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/saudi-arabia-announces-maritime-defence-alliance-to-secure-vital-waterways/): Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.
- [Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 11, traps dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/pakistan-coal-mine-explosion-kills-at-least-11-traps-dozens/): Accidents common in Pakistan’s coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.
- [Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/palestine-action-co-founder-wins-uk-supreme-court-appeal-bid/): Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action’s ban at the UK Supreme Court.
- [Turtle rescued from rubble a month after Venezuela earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/turtle-rescued-from-rubble-a-month-after-venezuela-earthquake/): A turtle who survived for over a month under the rubble of a collapsed building following Venezuela’s earthquake rescued
- [Spain’s Ceuta declares emergency over surge in migrant arrivals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/spains-ceuta-declares-emergency-over-surge-in-migrant-arrivals/): More than 1,500 migrants have reached Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta by sea over the past week.
- [ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/abc-news-says-fcc-is-carrying-out-intimidation-campaign-to-shape-coverage/): Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
- [UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/un-demands-end-of-ugandan-clampdown-on-dissent/): Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition.
- [Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/congos-ebola-death-toll-passes-1500-as-it-struggles-to-halt-spread/): There’s still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.
- [Rights report reconstructs fatal shooting of Palestinian man](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/rights-report-reconstructs-fatal-shooting-of-palestinian-man/): Rights report reconstructs fatal shooting of Palestinian man
- [Europe’s heating climate sparks ‘major intensification’ of fires: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/europes-heating-climate-sparks-major-intensification-of-fires-report/): Climate change has helped southern Europe’s likelihood of wildfires double since 1981, say researchers.
- [NATO jets scramble as Russian missile detonates in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/nato-jets-scramble-as-russian-missile-detonates-in-poland/): The growing series of NATO airspace violations is raising concern that Russia’s war on Ukraine could escalate.
- [In Their Own Hands: Ghana’s Drug Vigilantes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/in-their-own-hands-ghanas-drug-vigilantes/): Citizen vigilantes patrol Ghana’s streets, fighting an opioid crisis. We meet those taking the law into their own hands.
- [‘To play God’: Cuba’s healthcare system collapses under US pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/to-play-god-cubas-healthcare-system-collapses-under-us-pressure/): As the Trump administration tightens US sanctions, Cuba’s healthcare sector struggles with fuel and supply shortages.
- [UEFA members vote to boycott FIFA if Infantino’s World Cup plans pursued](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/uefa-members-vote-to-boycott-fifa-if-infantinos-world-cup-plans-pursued/): European nations agree in virtual meeting to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at private equity plan for World Cup.
- [Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/republicans-delay-vote-on-trumps-us-attorney-general-pick-amid-concerns/): Senate committee postpones vote as key Republican says he has not received information on ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund.
- [Spain’s enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/30/spains-enclave-ceuta-raises-alarm-as-thousands-cross-border-from-morocco/): Estimates suggest up to 2,000 have entered the Spanish territory in recent days in an attempt to reach Europe.
- [The Board of Peace is a failed body and should be abandoned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/the-board-of-peace-is-a-failed-body-and-should-be-abandoned/): The Palestinian issue should be returned to the UN framework and anchored again in international law.
- [Spanish Ceuta witnesses a deadly ‘game’ for Moroccan migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/spanish-ceuta-witnesses-a-deadly-game-for-moroccan-migrants/): This weekend, thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta.
- [Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/why-has-eu-called-an-emergency-meeting-on-spain-migrant-surge/): In joint letter, 22 member states call for ‘strengthening of external borders’ after nearly 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta.
- [At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/at-least-five-dead-41-missing-after-ferry-catches-fire-off-indonesia/): The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java.
- [South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/south-korea-has-hottest-day-on-record-amid-extreme-weather-globally/): Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.
- [From Sudan to Spain: Between war and home | Al Jazeera Originals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/from-sudan-to-spain-between-war-and-home-al-jazeera-originals/): A young Sudanese refugee rebuilds his life in Spain while war keeps him from the family he left behind.
- [Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/ben-gvir-mocks-palestinian-detainee-over-prison-conditions/): Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions
- [Indigenous groups oppose Milei plan to open Argentina to foreign buyers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/indigenous-groups-oppose-milei-plan-to-open-argentina-to-foreign-buyers/): Indigenous people protested in Buenos Aires against a bill opening foreign ownership of rural land in Argentina.
- [FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/fifa-boss-infantinos-position-looks-unacceptable-european-leagues-head/): Claudius Schafer says there can be ‘only one consequence’ to Infantino’s actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
- [Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/israeli-soldiers-jailed-over-sde-teiman-walkout/): Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison after leading an unauthorised walkout from Sde Teiman.
- [Trump ‘cancels attack on Iran’ saying deal is near](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/trump-cancels-attack-on-iran-saying-deal-is-near/): US President Trump announced he was cancelling a planned attack on Iran with the ‘perimeters of a deal’ agreed to.
- [How Davutoglu helped shape Erdogan’s Turkiye but failed to challenge it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/how-davutoglu-helped-shape-erdogans-turkiye-but-failed-to-challenge-it/): Once Turkiye’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu has stepped back from party politics.
- [Why has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/why-has-trump-halted-iran-attacks-and-what-is-the-deal-he-is-hinting-at/): Trump says ‘perimeters of a deal has been agreed to’ as he pauses attacks. But is there any substance to his claim?
- [A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/a-quiet-day-in-harare-after-zimbabwes-shutdown-call/): A heavy security presence and cautious businesses reflected tensions over constitutional changes.
- [Residents of Spain’s Ceuta shut down far-right anti-migrant rally](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/residents-of-spains-ceuta-shut-down-far-right-anti-migrant-rally/): Hundreds of residents in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta gathered to oppose a planned far-right rally.
- [Arsenal’s Arteta expects more signings as Tzolis scores against Girona](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/arsenals-arteta-expects-more-signings-as-tzolis-scores-against-girona/): Newly acquired Christos Tzolis scores for the English champions who have been linked to Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr.
- [Tarik Skubal acquired by LA Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/tarik-skubal-acquired-by-la-dodgers-at-the-mlb-trade-deadline/): World Series champions for the past two years add Skubal to star-studded roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
- [Lionel Messi returns for Inter Miami after extended post-World Cup break](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/lionel-messi-returns-for-inter-miami-after-extended-post-world-cup-break/): Argentinian star made his return for the MLS champions as Inter Miami play out a 2-2 result with Columbus Crew.
- [Petro urges global support to stop possible US invasion of Cuba](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/petro-urges-global-support-to-stop-possible-us-invasion-of-cuba/): Petro urges global support to stop possible US invasion of Cuba
- [Three dead including female bomber in Moscow restaurant attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/three-dead-including-female-bomber-in-moscow-restaurant-attack/): At least three people are dead and more than 20 injured after a bomb exploded outside a restaurant in central Moscow.
- [Gaza students overcome Israel’s genocide to celebrate Tawjihi results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/gaza-students-overcome-israels-genocide-to-celebrate-tawjihi-results/): Students in Gaza overcome distressing conditions amid Israel’s genocide to finish their Tawjihi high school exams.
- [At least three dead in Idaho shopping mall mass shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/at-least-three-dead-in-idaho-shopping-mall-mass-shooting/): Police said at least three people were killed several others were wounded in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho.
- [Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/why-isnt-anyone-challenging-infantino-for-fifas-top-job/): FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after global outrage.
- [Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/israel-kills-eight-in-gaza-despite-trumps-hamas-disarmament-plan/): Strikes hit Gaza homes after the US unveiled plans for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
- [Trump cancels Iran strike, says ‘deal perimeters’ reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/trump-cancels-iran-strike-says-deal-perimeters-reached/): The US president announced that he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran, claiming progress in talks.
- [How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/how-virunga-park-protects-people-and-gorillas-from-ebola-in-eastern-drc/): Health checkpoints and surveillance aim to contain the outbreak and protect endangered mountain gorillas.
- [US embassies issue alerts after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/us-embassies-issue-alerts-after-trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard/): US embassies in the Middle East are bracing for possible escalation after Trump said the US will hit Iran ‘hard’.
- [Is criticism of Spain on border management legitimate or politics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/is-criticism-of-spain-on-border-management-legitimate-or-politics/): Tens of thousands of migrants briefly cross into Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta from Morocco.
- [Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/hungary-plans-to-shut-down-only-nuclear-power-plant-amid-drought/): Officials say they must shut down nation’s sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
- [Gunman kills several at Idaho fast-food restaurant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/gunman-kills-several-at-idaho-fast-food-restaurant/): Multiple deaths reported after gunman opens fire at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
- [Thirteen dead in Peruvian tourist plane crash over Nazca Lines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/thirteen-dead-in-peruvian-tourist-plane-crash-over-nazca-lines/): Footage shows firefighters dousing the wreckage of a crashed tourist aircraft in southern Peru.
- [Growing like ‘gangbusters’: Can Taiwan maintain its economic momentum?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/growing-like-gangbusters-can-taiwan-maintain-its-economic-momentum/): Taiwan’s GDP is soaring on back of US imports of AI chips, but experts warn that problems could arise with Trump, China.
- [New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/new-york-times-reveals-trump-administration-subpoena-over-north-korea-story/): The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.
- [Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/singapore-bans-uk-band-massive-attack-over-palestinian-flag/): Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.
- [Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any US ‘aggression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/iran-war-live-tehran-warns-of-decisive-response-to-any-us-aggression/): Iran’s Araghchi issues warning in separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
- [Why did Ceuta migrant mayhem chill already frosty Israel-Spain relations?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/why-did-ceuta-migrant-mayhem-chill-already-frosty-israel-spain-relations/): What caused more than 50,000 migrants to storm a Spanish enclave in Africa, and did Israel have anything to do with it?
- [US Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/us-arabs-eye-historic-senate-win-for-abdul-el-sayed-despite-aipac-attacks/): Senate race in Michigan comes to embody Democratic rift over Israel, as AIPAC spends heavily against progressive doctor.
- [Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/michigan-joins-minnesota-in-reporting-cyberattacks-with-fbi-investigating/): No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of possible Iranian plot.
- [Police say 13 killed as small plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/police-say-13-killed-as-small-plane-viewing-nazca-lines-in-peru-crashes/): Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Ceuta as migrants leave the enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/al-jazeera-reports-from-ceuta-as-migrants-leave-the-enclave/): Spain says “virtually all” of the estimated 60,000 migrants who stormed its North African enclave of Ceuta have left.
- [Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/record-breaking-climber-nirmal-purja-among-those-killed-in-avalanche/): 14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.
- [Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/greece-battles-raging-wildfires-as-flames-appear-to-ease-in-france/): French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.
- [Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/fighting-breaks-out-in-western-tigray-as-ethiopia-and-tplf-trade-blame/): Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.
- [Palestinian children among those detained in Israeli West Bank raids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/palestinian-children-among-those-detained-in-israeli-west-bank-raids/): Settler violence escalates, with illegal outposts and frequent attacks reported across Ramallah, Hebron and Nablus.
- [Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/trump-denounces-justice-department-decision-to-drop-reflecting-pool-charges/): The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says damage caused by ‘botched’ installation, not vandalism.
- [Care for a dirty soda? How this drink trend became a US obsession](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/care-for-a-dirty-soda-how-this-drink-trend-became-a-us-obsession/): How Utah novelty grew into national trend, fuelled by customisation, social media, desire for affordable social spaces.
- [At least 9 people killed in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/at-least-9-people-killed-in-russian-missile-attacks-on-kyiv/): At least 9 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
- [Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/trump-pledges-to-pursue-anti-weaponisation-fund-amid-blanche-standoff/): The US president said he would push ahead with the controversial fund if his attorney general pick is not approved.
- [‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/marathon-shines-light-on-gazas-orphaned-children-and-humanitarian-crisis/): More than 58,000 children have lost one or both parents by Israel’s war, highlighting urgent humanitarian challenges.
- [At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/at-least-three-killed-in-explosion-near-cafe-in-russias-moscow/): ⁠Fifteen also ​injured ‌in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square, authorities say.
- [At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/at-least-11-wounded-by-colombia-car-bomb-days-before-presidential-election/): President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
- [Israeli strikes kill four across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/israeli-strikes-kill-four-across-gaza-destroy-medical-supply-warehouse/): Attacks kill four as Gaza Health Ministry condemns ‘heinous’ strike on medicine stores, days after disarmament deal.
- [Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/moroccan-rapper-mehdi-el-youbi-temporarily-released-from-prison/): The outspoken artist was detained in mid-July for ‘insulting a constitutional institution’.
- [Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline deal amid global shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/turkiye-and-iraq-sign-one-year-oil-pipeline-deal-amid-global-shift/): The renewed agreement ensures crude flow of 750,000 barrels a day through the Iraq-Turkiye pipeline, officials confirm.
- [Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/two-ex-sri-lanka-officials-sentenced-to-death-over-2019-easter-bombings/): Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
- [Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza’s growing orphan crises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/children-run-marathon-to-spotlight-gazas-growing-orphan-crises/): Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza’s growing orphan crisis
- [Is Spain being punished?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/is-spain-being-punished/): In the months leading up to the crisis in Ceuta, pro-Israel voices conspicuously raised the issue of the enclave
- [Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/infantinos-fifa-crisis-what-is-reaction-to-world-cup-investment-u-turn/): Backlash to FIFA’s private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn’s fallout.
- [Israeli strike destroys Gaza hospital warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/israeli-strike-destroys-gaza-hospital-warehouse/): Israeli strike destroys medical supplies warehouse at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, staff say.
- [India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/india-cracks-down-on-protesters-accused-of-abusing-modi/): Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.
- [Sde Teiman walkout lays bare an Israeli military running out of trust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/sde-teiman-walkout-lays-bare-an-israeli-military-running-out-of-trust/): Nearly three years of open-ended war have made obedience inside the Israeli military increasingly conditional.
- [Iran warns against ‘flames of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/iran-warns-against-flames-of-war-amid-us-strike-threats-on-energy-sites/): Iranian media says retaliation plan ready after US media suggest potential imminent attacks against civilian sites.
- [Spain says migrants leaving Ceuta after mass influx in which 67 died](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/spain-says-migrants-leaving-ceuta-after-mass-influx-in-which-67-died/): Spain’s foreign minister maintains ‘the integrity of the Schengen area is absolutely guaranteed’.
- [Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/most-australian-teens-still-online-three-months-after-under-16-ban/): The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.
- [FIFA World Cup crisis: Who could replace Infantino as president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/fifa-world-cup-crisis-who-could-replace-infantino-as-president/): Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?
- [India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/indias-modi-says-he-forgives-students-who-abused-him-in-cockroach-protests/): PM says ‘misled children’ need to be shown ‘the right path’ as his supporters dox and abuse protesters on social media.
- [Trump mimics sound of Patriot missile interceptions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/trump-mimics-sound-of-patriot-missile-interceptions/): US President Donald Trump mimicked missile interceptions as he described the US military shooting down Iranian missiles.
- [Spain says migrants in Ceuta have returned to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/spain-says-migrants-in-ceuta-have-returned-to-morocco/): Spain says 50,000 migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco.
- [Vanishing forests: Why is the Philippines failing at reforestation?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/vanishing-forests-why-is-the-philippines-failing-at-reforestation/): 101 East investigates how the Philippines’ ambitious regreening programme is failing the nation’s forests.
- [Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/beneath-tunisias-silence-public-anger-simmers/): Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.
- [Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/iranian-kurdish-parties-in-iraq-face-a-delicate-balance-amid-iran-attacks/): Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.
- [Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/infantinos-world-cup-crisis-uefa-has-lost-confidence-in-fifa-leadership/): UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA’s plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.
- [Iran: The Making of a War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/iran-the-making-of-a-war/): From coup to conflict – how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.
- [Omani legend, US novice: Pakistan recovers bodies from Broad Peak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/omani-legend-us-novice-pakistan-recovers-bodies-from-broad-peak/): Rescuers are still looking for other missing climbers swept away in an avalanche on the world’s 12th largest peak.
- [Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/sri-lanka-sentences-two-officials-to-death-for-not-stopping-easter-bombings/): Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.
- [FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/fifa-world-cup-plan-fallout-afc-reacts-as-infantino-scraps-investment-push/): Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be ‘shaped through proper consultation’ after World Cup plan fallout.
- [Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/is-israel-really-ready-to-withdraw-from-gaza/): Netanyahu faces political turmoil over Gaza disarmament plan tied to Israel’s potential withdrawal from the enclave.
- [Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/yemens-houthis-deny-plan-to-charge-ships-transiting-red-sea/): Houthis say Red Sea route remains free to use, pushing back on report of new shipping fees.
- [Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/perus-ex-president-humala-released-after-conviction-overturned/): Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.
- [US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/us-drops-charges-against-olympian-for-damage-to-reflecting-pool/): The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.
- [Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/protesters-detained-at-rally-in-support-of-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- [Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/liberias-kush-crisis-the-hidden-trade-behind-a-generation-at-risk/): As kush spreads across Liberia, families face the fallout while traffickers remain largely out of reach.
- [US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/us-military-says-f-35b-jet-fighter-crashes-in-california-pilot-safe/): The jet went down on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego.
- [Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/russian-missile-attack-kills-three-in-ukraines-kyiv/): Residents trapped as partially collapsed building catches fire after deadly strike on Ukrainian capital.
- [Israel launches attacks across Gaza one day after Hamas agrees to disarm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/israel-launches-attacks-across-gaza-one-day-after-hamas-agrees-to-disarm/): Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians, hours after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal.
- [Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA’s World Cup investment plan? What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/why-has-infantino-scrapped-fifas-world-cup-investment-plan-what-to-know/): How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.
- [US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/us-proposes-cuts-to-colorado-river-use-for-arizona-california-and-nevada/): The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.
- [Analyst: the US faces a strategic ‘dead end’ in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/analyst-the-us-faces-a-strategic-dead-end-in-iran/): Washington has reached a strategic impasse with Iran, says a former analyst for the US Congress.
- [FIFA’s Infantino scraps controversial World Cup private investment plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/fifas-infantino-scraps-controversial-world-cup-private-investment-plan/): FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino faced fierce backlash from across football to plans to sell stake in World Cup.
- [Iran war live: Iran says it has a plan to respond to any US attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/iran-war-live-iran-says-it-has-a-plan-to-respond-to-any-us-attacks/): An Iranian official quoted by Tasnim says comprehensive plans are in place to respond to any ‘mad’ US strikes.
- [Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/01/trump-administration-to-dismiss-reflecting-pool-charges-against-david-hearn/): US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, acknowledges that the peeling sealant is result of ‘botched installation’.
- [US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/us-senates-fauci-hearing-renews-covid-origin-debate-but-reveals-little/): Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.
- [Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/israeli-settlers-vandalise-palestinian-cemetery-in-west-bank/): Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
- [Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/pathirage-beats-chopra-and-nadeem-to-win-commonwealth-gold-in-javelin/): Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem ,makes early exit.
- [Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/venezuela-government-and-opposition-to-hold-talks-aimed-at-path-to-election/): Talks to be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera as opposition figure Maria Corina Machado left out of proceedings.
- [Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/powerful-el-nino-to-intensify-heat-on-a-planet-already-on-fire-un/): UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide
- [Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/cambridge-students-on-why-they-protested-at-graduation-ceremony/): Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies
- [Children face higher threat of US deportation as legal support deal expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/children-face-higher-threat-of-us-deportation-as-legal-support-deal-expires/): Advocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.
- [Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/poland-protests-to-russian-ambassador-over-missile-incursion/): Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia’s nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.
- [‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/07/31/strategic-partner-perus-fujimori-plans-to-intensify-ties-with-the-us/): Peru’s newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump’s Shield of the Americas coalition.
- [Two workers who died in quake-hit Japan mall were sent in to get cash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/two-workers-who-died-in-quake-hit-japan-mall-were-sent-in-to-get-cash/): A Japanese company has admitted that two workers, who died in a shopping mall explosion following powerful earthquake.
- [Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/iran-war-live-tehran-denies-us-talks-as-trump-warns-of-last-chance/): US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran’s ‘last chance’ to secure a deal.
- [From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/from-trump-to-el-sayed-us-arabs-in-michigan-centre-palestine-in-politics/): Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.
- [Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/petrol-prices-strain-us-households-as-oil-giants-chevron-exxon-profits-soar/): Low-income US households are hit hardest, spending more than 10 percent of monthly income on petrol as prices rise.
- [Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/death-toll-from-venezuela-earthquakes-passes-6000/): National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.
- [Tennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/tennis-philippines-eala-wins-first-wta-title-fritz-claims-dc-crown/): Alex Eala rallies past top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit final, while Taylor Fritz beats teen Rafael Jodar.
- [Hundreds of migrant minors stranded in Ceuta after border crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/hundreds-of-migrant-minors-stranded-in-ceuta-after-border-crisis/): Spanish law mandates protection for unaccompanied minors, but many in Ceuta lack food and shelter.
- [El-Sayed, Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/el-sayed-stevens-face-off-in-michigan-democratic-senate-primary/): Voters in the US state of Michigan will cast ballots in a Democratic Senate primary that could reshape the party.
- [Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/will-israel-withdraw-from-gaza-if-hamas-disarms/): Israel says it has doubts about the Palestinian group laying down its weapons.
- [Migrants await asylum in Ceuta amid hunger and thirst](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/migrants-await-asylum-in-ceuta-amid-hunger-and-thirst/): Migrants rushed to receive water and beverages in Ceuta, Spain, where many have spent days on a beach awaiting asylum.
- [Trump says talks with Iran are ‘last chance’ to forge a deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-says-talks-with-iran-are-last-chance-to-forge-a-deal/): US President Donald Trump said Iran has a “last chance” to reach a nuclear agreement.
- [Clergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/clergy-members-arrested-while-protesting-at-senate-office/): Clergy members were arrested while protesting the Iran war and voting rights concerns at the Senate office.
- [Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/survivors-reach-port-after-deadly-indonesia-ferry-fire/): Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire
- [US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/us-announces-first-two-deaths-from-cyclospora-outbreak/): Authorities in the Midwestern state of Michigan say that two people who died had underlying conditions.
- [Bomb disposal underway in Le Porge after wildfires unearth WWII shells](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/bomb-disposal-underway-in-le-porge-after-wildfires-unearth-wwii-shells/): Bomb disposal operations are continuing in Le Porge, France, to enable residents to return to the village.
- [Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-blasts-duplicitous-iran-after-tehran-denies-it-is-in-talks-with-the-us/): US president demands ‘Total Surrender’ amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
- [Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/republicans-say-they-will-back-blanche-after-us-justice-department-order/): Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.
- [Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/drone-slams-into-russian-beach-killing-at-least-7-people/): Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
- [Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/israel-top-court-hears-challenge-to-unrwa-ban/): Israel’s highest court heard a constitutional challenge to legislation banning UNRWA’s operations in Israel.
- [Can Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/can-netanyahu-survive-israels-most-consequential-election/): Israelis head to the polls in October for the country’s first election since the war on Gaza began.
- [Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/iraqi-kurdish-regional-leader-meets-syrian-president-in-damascus/): Barzani meets Syria’s al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss SDF integration and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria.
- [Inside the Palestine Action protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/inside-the-palestine-action-protests/): After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.
- [Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/uncertainty-on-iranians-minds-as-trump-fluctuates-on-war-and-talk/): Iranians feeling pressure amid US president’s on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negotiations.
- [New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/new-illegal-israeli-outpost-spotted-in-occupied-west-bank/): Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua.
- [Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/tigray-refugees-flee-into-sudan-after-deadly-violence-on-ethiopia-border/): Ethiopian army accused of attacking Tigray forces in Shererina amid escalating tensions at the Sudan-Ethiopia border.
- [Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/australias-under-16-social-media-ban-failing-study-shows-what-it-means/): Australia’s internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.
- [How Israel and the European far right tried to exploit Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/how-israel-and-the-european-far-right-tried-to-exploit-ceuta/): A potent narrative is emerging linking migration to anti-Semitism in an effort to undermine pro-Palestinian solidarity.
- [Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/indian-court-acquits-ex-wrestling-chief-in-sexual-harassment-case/): Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.
- [Romanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/romanian-navy-blasts-riverbed-to-protect-nuclear-plant/): Romania’s military detonated part of the Danube riverbed to redirect water towards the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant.
- [Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-slams-chevron-ceo-demands-immediate-reduction-in-us-fuel-prices/): Trump claims Chevron’s success stems from his policies, calling for urgent reductions in US fuel prices for consumers.
- [Pentagon boosts Patriot, THAAD interceptor output amid stockpile strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/pentagon-boosts-patriot-thaad-interceptor-output-amid-stockpile-strain/): Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production
- [Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/why-does-spain-have-enclaves-in-north-africa/): The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
- [Hilltop Youth: A group intent on taking over the West Bank by violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/hilltop-youth-a-group-intent-on-taking-over-the-west-bank-by-violence/): The Hilltop Youth is a radical religious Zionist group devoted to seizing Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
- [FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup sell-off plan: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/fifas-infantino-sought-trump-backing-after-world-cup-sell-off-plan-report/): FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt to World Cup privatisation plan.
- [More than 10 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/more-than-10-killed-as-russia-and-ukraine-trade-heavy-attacks/): Exchange of fire intensifies as the war, now in its fifth year, shows no signs of slowing down.
- [Pochettino agrees to new contract with US Soccer through to 2030 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/pochettino-agrees-to-new-contract-with-us-soccer-through-to-2030-world-cup/): Mauricio Pochettino inks a four-year head coach extension after Team USA finished in the last-16 at World Cup 2026.
- [Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/protests-boycott-cast-shadow-on-pakistan-administered-kashmir-election/): Second round in regional elections held amid deadly clashes and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms.
- [Detained Myanmar leader Suu Kyi  has first foreign visitor in five years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/detained-myanmar-leader-suu-kyi-has-first-foreign-visitor-in-five-years/): Aung San Suu Kyi has met a Red Cross representative in her first confirmed contact with a foreign official since 2021.
- [Why genocide keeps repeating in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/why-genocide-keeps-repeating-in-sudan/): The lack of international action after the atrocities in el-Geneina and el-Fasher has doomed el-Obeid.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/pakistan-administered-kashmir-elections-and-protests-all-you-need-to-know/): Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.
- [Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/palestines-new-ambassador-to-spain-calls-for-deeper-friendship/): Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.
- [Who will shape post-war Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/who-will-shape-post-war-iran/): There are competing narratives in Tehran for its post-war recovery.
- [US cricket player Reddy receives eight-year ban for match-fixing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/us-cricket-player-reddy-receives-eight-year-ban-for-match-fixing/): ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal says Akhilesh Reddy guilty of three offences during Abu Dhabi T10 competition in November.
- [Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/israel-defies-trumps-peace-plan-as-it-escalates-deadly-attacks-on-gaza/): Israel escalates Gaza attacks and pushes hardline demands, threatening the US-backed peace roadmap.
- [Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/ukraine-strikes-russias-biggest-retailer-again/): Ukraine has struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.
- [Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/wildfires-still-burning-in-france-and-spain-amid-fears-of-more-to-come/): Europe’s warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.
- [Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-says-new-iran-negotiations-starting-what-we-know/): Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
- [Vozinha gets hero’s welcome in Chile after Cape Verde’s historic World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/vozinha-gets-heros-welcome-in-chile-after-cape-verdes-historic-world-cup/): Vozinha gets hero’s welcome in Chile after Cape Verde’s historic World Cup.
- [First moments of Egypt earthquake caught during livestream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/first-moments-of-egypt-earthquake-caught-during-livestream/): A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt, north of Suez early on Monday, startling a content creator during a livestream.
- [North Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/north-koreans-flood-new-tourist-zone-beach-amid-heatwave/): North Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave
- [Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/who-is-jordan-salinas-hero-bystander-who-confronted-idaho-shooter/): Suspected attacker, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, killed at least three people in the US on Saturday.
- [Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/australia-warns-h5n1-likely-to-spread-after-first-mass-mortality-episode/): Agriculture minister ​says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.
- [Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/myanmar-releases-first-images-of-aung-san-suu-kyi-since-2021-military-coup/): Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup.
- [‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/he-had-a-lot-of-profiles-the-rise-of-online-drug-facilitated-rape-gangs/): Cases across many countries point to a worrying trend of men gathering on the internet to carry out sexual abuse crimes.
- [Dangerous summers: How heatwaves and wildfires change life across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/dangerous-summers-how-heatwaves-and-wildfires-change-life-across-europe/): Climate change makes Europe’s summers hotter, intensifying fires and droughts while threatening lives and economies.
- [Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-sri-lanka-test-series-due-to-injury/): Bumrah, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month.
- [‘Tell us’: Gaza family trapped between hope and pain over missing brothers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/tell-us-gaza-family-trapped-between-hope-and-pain-over-missing-brothers/): The disappearance of two boys last year has turned the Abdel Aal family’s life into an endless search for answers.
- [Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/grid-failure-plunges-cuba-into-nationwide-blackout/): Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.
- [Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-pauses-massive-attack-on-iran-says-new-talks-to-begin/): US President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.
- [Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/fires-in-spokane-washington-burn-600-structures-force-60000-evacuations/): A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.
- [Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/brazils-lula-launches-reelection-bid-amid-foreign-interference-concerns/): Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.
- [Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/japan-and-us-confirm-rare-joint-intervention-to-prop-up-yen/): US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.
- [The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/the-battle-for-the-maasai-mara-can-kenyas-most-iconic-ecosystem-be-saved/): Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
- [Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/suicide-bombing-kills-at-least-14-people-in-pakistans-swat-valley/): Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.
- [Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/brazils-lula-launches-fourth-term-bid-focuses-on-national-sovereignty/): Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.
- [Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/trump-says-new-round-of-iran-talks-will-begin-monday/): The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes.
- [Iran war live: Trump says talks to resume; Tehran urges US to honour MOU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/03/iran-war-live-trump-says-talks-to-resume-tehran-urges-us-to-honour-mou/): US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.
- [Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/wildfires-force-mass-evacuations-across-the-pacific-northwest/): Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.
- [Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/sudan-army-drone-attack-on-darfur-kills-35-rights-group-says/): Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.
- [Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/local-volunteers-help-rebuild-destroyed-christian-monastery-in-lebanon/): Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
- [Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/venezuela-and-the-dominican-republic-say-they-will-work-to-restore-ties/): Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.
- [UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/uk-pm-burnham-vows-to-be-relentless-on-channel-migrant-crossings/): UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be “relentless” in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.
- [Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/most-americans-say-trump-has-gone-too-far-on-us-immigration-poll/): Half of Americans say Trump has gone too far on deportations, though most Republicans still support his approach.
- [Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/body-of-climber-nirmal-purja-six-others-recovered-after-pakistan-avalanche/): Search for remains of three last climbers continues on Broad Peak, days after avalanche killed all 10 mountaineers.
- [Israelis attack Armenian monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/israelis-attack-armenian-monastery-in-jerusalems-old-city/): Six Jewish Israelis were filmed spitting at the entrance to Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City.
- [How much has AIPAC spent against Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed? And why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/how-much-has-aipac-spent-against-michigans-abdul-el-sayed-and-why/): Pro-Israel group unleashes its spending power to help elect Haley Stevens to US Senate against progressive doctor.
- [Is Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/is-washington-dictating-the-agenda-for-talks-in-venezuela/): Venezuela’s government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.
- [Fetus found among the ruins of a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/fetus-found-among-the-ruins-of-a-deadly-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): Residents searching through the rubble of an Israeli strike in western Gaza City recovered the body of an unborn baby.
- [Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/republican-senator-says-former-son-in-law-should-resign-from-us-congress/): Senator Bernie Moreno has broken silence around domestic abuse allegations involving Representative Max Miller.
- [‘Iron fist’ doesn’t work with Iran: Former US hostage in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/iron-fist-doesnt-work-with-iran-former-us-hostage-in-tehran/): Former US hostage John Limbert says Washington ‘can’t bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship’ with Iran.
- [Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight in response to Russian missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/ukrainian-drone-attacks-kill-eight-in-response-to-russian-missiles/): Ukrainian strikes target Russian oil hubs and high-rises as Zelenskyy warns of critical Patriot interceptor shortages.
- [Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/two-helicopters-collide-mid-air-while-tackling-wildfires-in-greece/): Footage has emerged showing the moment two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in Greece.
- [Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/migrant-deaths-in-ceuta-rise-to-72-after-border-surge-from-morocco/): Five more bodies have been found along Ceuta’s coastline as enclave recovers from unprecedented border influx.
- [Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/saudi-crown-prince-mbs-urges-trump-to-prioritise-dialogue-in-us-iran-war/): US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.
- [Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/capital-one-cites-anti-money-laundering-concerns-in-trump-organization-case/): Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money-laundering team.
- [Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/suicide-bomber-kills-14-outside-police-station-in-pakistans-swat/): Explosion took place near crowd rallying against a surge in violence in northwestern Pakistan.
- [Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/deadly-floods-and-landslide-hit-indias-kerala/): At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding
- [‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/iran-war-participation-trophy-mocking-trump-appears-in-new-york/): A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.
- [Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/ukrainian-farmers-use-temporary-storage-to-revive-grain-exports/): Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.
- [How to end the ‘Hormuz war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/how-to-end-the-hormuz-war/): The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.
- [Israeli settlers shoot Palestinian child during farm raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/israeli-settlers-shoot-palestinian-child-during-farm-raid/): CCTV captured the moment a nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers.
- [Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/deadly-ferry-fire-leaves-dozens-missing-in-indonesias-java-sea/): Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea
- [Greek firefighting helicopters in mid-air collision, four crew missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/greek-firefighting-helicopters-in-mid-air-collision-four-crew-missing/): Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France and Spain causing mass evacuations.
- [CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/cia-whistleblower-john-kiriakou-on-accountability-and-cias-history/): Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.
- [Tanks, troops and space](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/tanks-troops-and-space/): Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe’s security strategy.
- [Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/heatwave-forces-nuclear-shutdown-in-hungary/): Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.
- [Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/yemens-crumbling-roads-mean-an-arduous-quest-for-water-for-taiz-villagers/): Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen’s water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/pakistan-administered-kashmir-election-boycott-follows-deadly-crackdown/): Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.
- [Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/hundreds-mourn-moroccan-footballer-who-died-trying-to-reach-ceuta/): Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.
- [Communal violence between Hindus and Muslims grips southern Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/02/communal-violence-between-hindus-and-muslims-grips-southern-nepal/): Several towns in southern Nepal remain on edge after days of communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities.
- [India’s severe monsoon season causes more than 100 deaths since July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/indias-severe-monsoon-season-causes-more-than-100-deaths-since-july/): Monsoon downpours cause floods and landslides as climate change and El Nino disrupt rainfall patterns.
- [Trump hails progress but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reached](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/trump-hails-progress-but-warned-iran-of-hard-hit-if-no-deal-reached/): US President Donald Trump says progress with Iran has been made, but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reached.
- [Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/michigan-missouri-washington-primary-elections-key-takeaways/): Recent US primaries have revealed Democratic Party rift between progressives and centrists over US support for Israel.
- [Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/toppled-bangladesh-leader-sheikh-hasina-to-speak-today-what-we-can-expect/): Former Bangladeshi prime minister is likely to announce her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.
- [Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/russian-attacks-kill-17-exploiting-ukraines-lack-of-missile-interceptors/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault.
- [South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/south-africas-le-clos-says-home-destroyed-during-commonwealth-record-run/): Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.
- [Piece of SpaceX rocket the size of a school bus crashes into the Moon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/piece-of-spacex-rocket-the-size-of-a-school-bus-crashes-into-the-moon/): Scientists will track stray rocket part striking the Moon to study crater formation and lunar dust from cosmic impacts.
- [FIFA’s Infantino set for crunch meeting after World Cup selloff crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/fifas-infantino-set-for-crunch-meeting-after-world-cup-selloff-crisis/): Gianni Infantino under increasing pressure before Wednesday’s FIFA talks after president’s failed World Cup selloff.
- [Fuego volcano in Guatemala spews more ash and mud, 1,700 evacuated](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/fuego-volcano-in-guatemala-spews-more-ash-and-mud-1700-evacuated/): Officials warn the next three days are critical, as forecast rain threatens to trigger more mudflows from the volcano.
- [Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/japan-tests-us-tomahawk-missile-as-it-moves-away-from-post-wwii-status/): Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.
- [Inside the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet mid-air](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/inside-the-air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-that-dropped-300-feet-mid-air/): Seventeen people were injured when an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence.
- [Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/alcaraz-withdraws-from-cincinnati-event-as-doubts-grow-over-us-open-defence/): Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was expected to defend his ATP Masters 1000 ​title in Cincinnati.
- [Nigeria cannot build safe schools in unsafe communities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/nigeria-cannot-build-safe-schools-in-unsafe-communities/): The Safe Schools Initiative will keep falling short until the lack of security beyond school grounds is confronted.
- [Pakistan and Uganda athletes ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/pakistan-and-uganda-athletes-missing-after-commonwealth-games/): UK police looking into reports of ‘missing’ athletes who didn’t return home after Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
- [Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/why-the-trump-administration-is-helping-support-japans-weakening-yen/): Washington and Tokyo’s rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
- [Return of goods to markets in Gaza doesn’t mean people can afford them](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/return-of-goods-to-markets-in-gaza-doesnt-mean-people-can-afford-them/): Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle daily to afford food, with soaring prices and limited income opportunities.
- [The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen’s coast back to life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/the-yearly-mild-weather-spell-that-brings-yemens-coast-back-to-life/): Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city.
- [Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-democratic-primary-for-senate-nbc-projects/): Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.
- [Bangladesh Truth Seeker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/bangladesh-truth-seeker/): Amid political upheaval in Bangladesh, a journalist debunks fake news in a fight for his nation’s democratic future.
- [Egypt’s Mohamed Salah looks set to swap Liverpool for Turkiye’s Trabzonspor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/egypts-mohamed-salah-looks-set-to-swap-liverpool-for-turkiyes-trabzonspor/): The Egyptian forward has been linked with a move to Turkiye since announcing he was leaving Liverpool.
- [Bolivia sends troops to stop Brazilian gang violence along border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/bolivia-sends-troops-to-stop-brazilian-gang-violence-along-border/): Footage shows some of the more than 200 Bolivian police and military officers patrolling its border with Brazil.
- [Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/has-a-us-court-just-set-the-grounds-for-another-january-6-insurrection/): A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.
- [Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/explosions-across-kyiv-as-russian-missiles-strike-ukraines-capital/): At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning.
- [Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/israel-approves-37m-to-seize-more-than-70-occupied-west-bank-sites/): The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel’s control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
- [Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/protesters-demand-answers-from-ice-after-second-man-dies-at-delaney-hall/): Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre.
- [North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-issues-military-threat-over-japan-missile-test/): The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
- [US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/us-stock-market-hits-record-high-amid-hopes-for-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/): Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.
- [Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/ukrainian-man-chased-by-exploding-drone-recounts-his-terror/): A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.
- [Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/ceuta-and-melilla-why-europes-african-border-remains-a-flashpoint/): The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.
- [Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/armed-man-arrested-at-trumps-la-golf-course-ahead-of-presidents-visit/): Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect’s pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.
- [Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/iran-war-live-tehran-oman-talks-on-hormuz-positive-ship-hit-in-red-sea/): Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding ‘positively’ as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.
- [Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/russia-strikes-ukrainian-capital-kyiv-with-ballistic-missiles/): The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.
- [Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/sri-lanka-shuts-schools-as-floods-and-mudslides-kill-7/): Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say. 
- [How the far right weaponised the Ceuta crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/how-the-far-right-weaponised-the-ceuta-crisis/): More than 72 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta, but within hours the tragedy had become a political flashpoint.
- [Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/elon-musks-spacex-reports-losses-but-less-than-expected/): Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.
- [US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/us-says-deal-on-reopening-hormuz-close-as-iran-oman-hold-positive-talks/): Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.
- [National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/national-guard-deployment-to-washington-dc-will-cost-us-roughly-1-4bn/): The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer money will be spent on a deployment that has been widely criticised.
- [Six years on, Beirut blast families still await justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/six-years-on-beirut-blast-families-still-await-justice/): Families of victims of the Beirut port blast marked six years since the explosion by demanding truth and accountability.
- [Death toll rises to 87 in India’s flood-stricken Assam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/death-toll-rises-to-87-in-indias-flood-stricken-assam/): Flood victims in India’s Assam district are living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused widespread flooding.
- [Funeral for family killed in US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/funeral-for-family-killed-in-us-strike-on-irans-qeshm-island/): The funeral for a couple and their toddler took place after they were killed in the US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
- [Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/red-cross-urges-international-aid-as-sudan-crisis-deepens/): Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.
- [Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/evacuations-ordered-as-guatemala-volcano-erupts/): Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, triggering an orange alert and evacuations near the deadly 2018 eruption site.
- [Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/mass-funeral-held-for-112-members-of-two-palestinian-families/): Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.
- [DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/doj-sends-monitors-to-michigan-poll-sites-as-lawmakers-warn-of-partisan-aim/): While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump’s years-long claims of election fraud.
- [White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/white-house-to-meet-ai-firms-on-advanced-model-safety/): The White House confirmed Tuesday’s meeting to address advanced model safety amid recent high-profile hacking incidents.
- [Kazakhstan releases first tiger to restore extinct species](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/kazakhstan-releases-first-tiger-to-restore-extinct-species/): Kazakhstan has released the first Amur tiger in the wild in more than 70 years to help restore the extinct Caspian tiger
- [Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/telegram-says-apple-suspension-followed-content-norms-violation-by-one-user/): Apple said its review found the content had violated guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material.
- [Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior drops huge future hint amid Arsenal interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/real-madrid-vinicius-junior-drops-huge-future-hint-amid-arsenal-interest/): Brazil’s Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
- [Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/jordan-fa-chief-accuses-fifas-infantino-of-blackmail-over-endorsement/): Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.
- [Three lions die in Tokyo zoo as heatwave scorches East Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/three-lions-die-in-tokyo-zoo-as-heatwave-scorches-east-asia/): A record-breaking heatwave stretching across East Asia is straining animals, health systems and people.
- [Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/israel-election-pressure-fuels-settlement-push-as-west-bank-violence-surges/): Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold.
- [Why did the US economy slow down?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/why-did-the-us-economy-slow-down/): The US economy slowed more than expected, but it’s not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?
- [UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/uefas-threatened-legal-action-against-infantino-and-fifa-what-we-know/): What UEFA’s legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.
- [Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/ivory-coast-reappoint-herve-renard-for-attempt-at-repeat-of-afcon-title/): Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
- [EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/eu-offers-emergency-aid-to-spain-to-strengthen-ceuta-border/): EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week
- [Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/gaza-holds-mass-funeral-for-112-people-killed-in-israels-2023-sabra-attack/): Thousands join to bury remains after they were recovered from rubble of homes destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/senate-democrats-report-says-major-banks-looked-the-other-way-on-epstein/): The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe.
- [Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/crews-battle-wildfire-that-shut-down-major-highways-in-israel/): A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.
- [Guatemala issues second-highest ‘danger’ alert after Fuego volcano erupts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/guatemala-issues-second-highest-danger-alert-after-fuego-volcano-erupts/): Fuego, one of the region’s most active volcanoes, has erupted repeatedly in recent years, forcing mass evacuations.
- [Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/why-did-trump-attack-jeanine-pirro-over-us-reflecting-pool-vandalism/): US president’s hand-picked DC attorney in firing line after dropping charges for vandalism of Washington landmark.
- [War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/war-on-iran-trump-says-iran-has-one-last-chance/): US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.
- [Photos: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing evacuations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/photos-guatemalas-fuego-volcano-erupts-forcing-evacuations/): Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts, spewing ash and forcing village evacuations.
- [Photos: Thousands in Gaza City join mass funeral for 112 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/photos-thousands-in-gaza-city-join-mass-funeral-for-112-palestinians/): Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.
- [Drone appears to stalk man before exploding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/drone-appears-to-stalk-man-before-exploding/): A drone was seen following a man at a minibus-turned-market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before exploding on Tuesday.
- [Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/spanish-pm-sanchez-faces-criticism-as-eu-meets-over-ceuta-crossings/): The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.
- [Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/why-are-oil-companies-posting-record-profits-amid-iran-war-disruption/): Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
- [FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/fifa-denies-infantino-sought-trump-backing-after-failed-world-cup-selloff/): FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump’s backing after failed World Cup selloff.
- [Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/beirut-port-blast-anniversary-overshadowed-by-new-wave-of-destruction/): As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.
- [More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/more-than-150-people-rescued-in-english-channel-after-boat-catches-fire/): Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
- [Twelve years after ISIL’s massacres, thousands of Yazidis seek justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/twelve-years-after-isils-massacres-thousands-of-yazidis-seek-justice/): Iraq’s Yazidi community marked 12 years since ISIL’s assault on Sinjar, which the UN recognised as genocide.
- [Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/typhoon-dolphin-hurtles-towards-japan-tracker-updates-and-what-to-expect/): The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
- [Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/hamas-negotiator-says-deal-to-disarm-was-necessary-to-save-gaza/): Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’
- [Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/top-africa-football-leaders-back-infantino-after-fifa-selloff-scandal/): Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
- [Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/nine-killed-in-escalating-long-range-strikes-between-russia-and-ukraine/): Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.
- [Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/ex-arsenal-boss-wenger-was-not-aware-of-infantinos-fifa-plan/): FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan.
- [DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-kills-more-than-1700-as-who-accelerates-trials/): The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.
- [Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/can-pakistan-keep-us-iran-diplomacy-alive-as-mistrust-deepens/): New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
- [Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/seventh-round-of-israel-lebanon-talks-begins-whats-on-the-agenda/): The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.
- [‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/one-last-chance-the-times-trump-threatened-iran-said-deal-imminent/): US president has claimed Iran ‘desperate’ to do a deal or given Tehran ‘last chance’ on multiple occasions.
- [Who is behind settler violence in the occupied West Bank?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/who-is-behind-settler-violence-in-the-occupied-west-bank/): A look at the main settler groups driving the escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank.
- [Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/misread-as-passive-the-gulf-is-quietly-ending-fifty-years-of-dependence/): Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.
- [US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/us-primaries-what-to-watch-in-kansas-missouri-virginia-washington/): From House battlegrounds to party fights and Trump’s influence, here are the races to follow during Tuesday’s primaries.
- [Palestinian patients return to Gaza as thousands still await evacuation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/palestinian-patients-return-to-gaza-as-thousands-still-await-evacuation/): Palestinian patients returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting after years of separation.
- [Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/tech-giant-palantir-posts-otherworldly-growth-despite-criticism-over-gaza/): Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir’s ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial
- [UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/uefa-confirms-legal-letter-served-to-fifa-after-infantinos-world-cup-plan/): UEFA tells Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following a failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.
- [We demand accountability for the Beirut blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/we-demand-accountability-for-the-beirut-blast/): Six years after the explosion, the domestic investigation is complete, but an indictment is yet to be issued.
- [Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/cars-burn-in-reported-settler-attack-in-occupied-west-bank/): Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank
- [Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/nascimento-ufc-fighter-dead-at-34-after-apparent-heart-attack/): The Brazilian fighter died in his sleep after a suspected heart attack, the UFC said.
- [US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/us-arrests-suspect-over-spokane-wildfire-as-tens-of-thousands-flee-blaze/): Authorities say about 65,000 people have been displaced by the fires in Washington state.
- [Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/palestine-weekly-israel-kills-dozens-in-gaza-after-hamas-disarmament-deal/): Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a ‘breakthrough’.
- [Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/why-are-the-washington-wildfires-so-severe-spokane-fires-explained/): Why Spokane’s wildfires spread so fast, what caused them and why Washington is facing a major fire crisis.
- [Pochettino agrees to coach men’s US Soccer through 2030 World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/pochettino-agrees-to-coach-mens-us-soccer-through-2030-world-cup/): Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men’s soccer team.
- [Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/colombias-petro-repeats-vote-fraud-claims-days-before-handing-over-power/): Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.
- [Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/bodycam-video-shows-firefighters-battling-blaze-in-spokane-us/): Bodycam footage from firefighters shows the speed needed to put out the blaze sweeping through the northwestern US.
- [US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks under way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/us-stocks-near-record-high-oil-falls-as-trump-claims-iran-talks-under-way/): Benchmark S&P500 approaches all-time peak as Washington, Tehran offer conflicting accounts of status of talks.
- [Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/salvadoran-man-dies-in-ice-custody-at-new-jersey-detention-centre/): Second Delaney Hall detainee death in eight months prompts calls to close facility, demands for answers.
- [Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/board-of-peace-says-no-israeli-withdrawal-from-gaza-before-hamas-disarms/): Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.
- [Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/does-the-us-blockade-on-cuba-make-america-safer/): Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.
- [Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/ibrahim-traore-why-burkina-fasos-popular-leader-faces-a-reality-test/): Traore’s sovereignty message has won support across Africa, but his record at home faces scrutiny.
- [Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/04/trump-administration-sued-by-25-states-over-new-tariffs-on-trading-partners/): The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.
- [When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/when-atrocities-return-the-cost-of-failed-accountability-in-tigray/): Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.
- [Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/houthis-attacks-on-yemeni-government-forces-reportedly-kills-at-least-30/): Attack is deadliest in Yemen’s conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.
- [What does the world pay for a child’s education?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/what-does-the-world-pay-for-a-childs-education/): Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child’s education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.
- [FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/fifa-pays-up-on-overdue-prize-money-after-jordan-blackmail-remark/): Jordan FA’s president, ​Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of ‘blackmail’, and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.
- [Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays just 1.4 percent tax: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/why-370bn-tech-group-palantir-pays-just-1-4-percent-tax-report/): The AI group’s technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration’s ICE.
- [Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/why-is-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-visiting-saudi-arabia-amid-gulf-tensions/): Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.
- [Deadliest form of malnutrition has reached critical levels in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/deadliest-form-of-malnutrition-has-reached-critical-levels-in-afghanistan/): Child wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition, has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces.
- [What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/what-came-into-force-with-the-eus-ai-act-this-week-and-what-didnt/): The European Union has launched the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.
- [Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/infantino-fifa-try-to-move-beyond-botched-world-cup-sell-off-what-we-know/): FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What’s next for him, and will UEFA react?
- [The old pact between Israel’s government and military has broken down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/the-old-pact-between-israels-government-and-military-has-broken-down/): Prolonged conflict has upended the relationship between political authority and military judgement in Israel.
- [Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/ebola-outbreak-accelerates-as-healthcare-workers-strike-over-pay/): Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay
- [Can the US slow China’s robotics and tech rise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/can-the-us-slow-chinas-robotics-and-tech-rise/): US curbs on foreign-made robots intensify its wider rivalry with China over AI, chips and industry.
- [Video: Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/video-wildfires-in-washington-state-force-thousands-to-evacuate-homes/): Wildfires in Washington state and California have damaged over a thousand structures.
- [Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to bolster international legitimacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/myanmar-leader-visits-thailand-in-bid-to-bolster-international-legitimacy/): Min Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.
- [Uganda football star Owori killed, weeks after death of rugby’s Gongodyo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/uganda-football-star-owori-killed-weeks-after-death-of-rugbys-gongodyo/): SC Villa captain and Ugandan international David Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, but later pronounced dead.
- [Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/hormuz-deal-close-whats-the-latest-on-each-sides-positions/): US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.
- [Cambridge professor Jason Arday quits amid plagiarism allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/cambridge-professor-jason-arday-quits-amid-plagiarism-allegations/): The scholar announced his resignation amid a new investigation into his qualifications.
- [What the CJP protests reveal about India’s next generation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/what-the-cjp-protests-reveal-about-indias-next-generation/): The politics of aspiration is reshaping Generation Z worldwide, and India may still have an opportunity to respond.
- [Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/who-was-cesar-gastelum-mexican-tiktoker-shot-dead-mid-livestream/): Gastelum’s death comes after the killing of TikToker Valeria Marquez last year.
- [US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-israel-war-on-iran-upends-europes-summer-holiday-travel-patterns/): Holidaymakers are sticking closer to home as the conflict rages, while tourism operators adapt.
- [Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/sudan-war-threatens-ancient-meroe-pyramids-a-unesco-heritage-site/): More than 200 ancient Meroe pyramids are imperilled by Sudan’s escalating war and neglect.
- [South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/south-korea-police-raid-football-association-over-hong-appointment-process/): Hong Myung-bo’s appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.
- [Why is France developing a new nuclear strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/why-is-france-developing-a-new-nuclear-strategy/): As the US retreats from Europe and Russia adopts an aggressive posture, France plans to add weapons to its arsenal
- [Shifting US politics offers opportunity for Palestinian self-determination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/shifting-us-politics-offers-opportunity-for-palestinian-self-determination/): Palestinian advocacy needs to actively engage with changes in attitudes among both Democratic and Republican voters.
- [UK police confirm Uganda boxers unaccounted for after Commonwealth Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/uk-police-confirm-uganda-boxers-unaccounted-for-after-commonwealth-games/): Athletes from Uganda and Pakistan were reported ‘missing’ after failing to return home from 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- [What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/what-to-know-about-this-weeks-us-primary-elections-in-tennessee-and-hawaii/): Republicans eye Congressional sweep after only Democrat-dominated district redrawn ahead of primary vote in Tennessee.
- [Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/sheikh-hasina-vows-to-return-but-will-bangladesh-accept-fugitive-ex-pm/): Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
- [Pakistan beat West Indies to end 8 away Test losing streak and draw series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/pakistan-beat-west-indies-to-end-8-away-test-losing-streak-and-draw-series/): Pakistan win first away Test in three years, beating West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad to draw two Test series.
- [Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/messi-scores-his-first-goals-since-world-cup-as-inter-miami-beat-san-luis/): Lionel Messi scores his first goals since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, as Miami win 4-2 in Leagues Cup.
- [Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/ex-bangladesh-cricket-captain-shakibs-home-petrol-bombed-in-hasina-fallout/): Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan’s home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.
- [Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/russian-strikes-kill-six-in-ukraine-as-moscow-intercepts-hundreds-of-drones/): Ukraine officials say three people killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy, as Russia says it intercepted 605 drones.
- [US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-military-families-face-deportation-after-immigration-protection-ends/): The spouses and parents of US service members have been reportedly detained or deported.
- [Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/ukraine-escalates-strikes-on-russian-shipping/): Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia’s hold on Crimea
- [A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/a-us-proposal-for-missile-defense-thats-been-tried-before/): What is a Golden Dome, and why does Donald Trump want one?
- [Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/strait-of-hormuz-tolls-would-harm-livelihoods-worldwide-shipowners-warn/): Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.
- [Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/carney-curses-infantino-as-fifa-backs-its-president/): FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.
- [Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/trump-attacks-el-sayed-as-hater-of-jews-after-michigan-win/): US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.’
- [Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/trump-administration-refunds-100bn-in-tariffs-struck-down-by-supreme-court/): Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump’s sweeping levies in February.
- [Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/could-the-iran-war-derail-donald-trumps-legacy/): President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
- [Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/explosive-laden-drone-found-at-german-airport-hosting-ukrainian-fleet/): German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- [How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/how-gambian-women-are-restoring-the-mangroves-protecting-banjul/): Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.
- [Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/lightning-strike-kills-thai-footballer-during-match/): Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.
- [Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/mexican-influencer-shot-dead-during-livestream/): 24-year-old TikToker Cesar Gastelum, was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant.
- [Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/colombia-minister-warns-of-terrorism-threat-at-presidential-inauguration/): Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.
- [Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/mexican-influencer-shot-dead-during-tiktok-livestream-2/): Cesar Gastelum was killed as he sat in a car park with two others in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state.
- [Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/iran-war-live-tehran-oman-close-in-on-hormuz-deal-houthis-attack-tankers/): Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
- [Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/mamdani-praises-el-sayeds-victory-rejects-mini-mamdani-trope/): New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
- [FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/faa-says-trumps-marine-one-briefly-flew-too-close-to-passenger-jet/): Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.
- [Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/metas-ai-model-follows-rivals-in-revealing-hacks-of-outside-systems/): Meta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.
- [Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/erica-schwartz-confirmed-as-new-cdc-chief-amid-us-agency-turmoil/): US public health agency faces toughest test as Schwartz takes charge amid political pressure and public health crises.
- [FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/fifa-pledges-to-defend-infantino-after-world-cup-rights-plan-collapses/): Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.
- [Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/nigeria-announces-rescue-of-308-kidnapped-citizens/): Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.
- [Clashes on anniversary of Imran Khan imprisonment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/clashes-on-anniversary-of-imran-khan-imprisonment/): Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi.
- [Israeli forces raid camp in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/israeli-forces-raid-camp-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces have launched a large-scale military operation in Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
- [US man arrested at Trump’s golf course charged with multiple felonies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/us-man-arrested-at-trumps-golf-course-charged-with-multiple-felonies/): Ex-Marine denies charges after arrest at Trump golf course with weapons, badge and ‘concerning’ notebooks.
- [US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/us-officials-push-back-on-reports-of-dangerously-low-munitions-supplies/): Experts warn that low stockpiles of air defence interceptors as a result of the war on Iran leave the US vulnerable.
- [Israeli occupation destroys farmland and lives in southern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/israeli-occupation-destroys-farmland-and-lives-in-southern-syria/): Israeli occupation destroys farmland and lives in southern Syria
- [Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/young-pilot-makes-daring-emergency-landing-on-florida-interstate/): A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.
- [New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/new-mexico-sues-us-justice-department-for-impeding-epstein-probe/): The southwestern US state’s attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.
- [Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-to-bangladesh-in-december/): Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December.
- [SpaceX shares slide on the heels of first quarterly report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/spacex-shares-slide-on-the-heels-of-first-quarterly-report/): The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company’s heavy investments.
- [Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-names-alfredo-gaspar-as-running-mate/): The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.
- [Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine deepening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/is-the-conflict-between-russia-and-ukraine-deepening/): The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.
- [US law enforcement reports deadly mass shooting in North Carolina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/us-law-enforcement-reports-deadly-mass-shooting-in-north-carolina/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/malaysia-vows-not-to-return-rohingya-refugees-to-myanmar-if-lives-at-risk/): Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
- [LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/liv-golf-secures-lead-investor-for-player-driven-future-after-saudi-exit/): An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.
- [At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/at-least-one-lebanese-person-two-israeli-soldiers-killed-in-south-lebanon/): The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.
- [Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/puntland-forces-seize-government-held-camp-in-somalias-galkayo/): Puntland says it has taken control of Galkayo camp as rival federal-aligned forces retreat following intense clashes.
- [El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/el-sayed-wins-michigan-democratic-senate-primary/): Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.
- [Photos: Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/photos-israeli-forces-raid-occupied-west-banks-qalandiya-refugee-camp/): Eight Palestinian people injured after Israeli forces enter homes, shops in Qalandiya, issuing demolition threats.
- [Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/top-arab-muslim-diplomats-launch-plan-to-protect-jerusalem-religious-sites/): Foreign ministers warn Christian and Islamic holy sites ‘threatened’ by Israel ‘as never before’.
- [Arab officials call for action over Jerusalem tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/arab-officials-call-for-action-over-jerusalem-tensions/): Arab officials call for action over Jerusalem tensions
- [Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/puerto-rican-cities-hit-with-water-rationing-measures-during-record-drought/): Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.
- [Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-peru-argentina-and-uruguay-in-november/): The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.
- [Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/russia-kills-17-in-ballistic-missile-attacks-around-kyiv/): At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
- [War on Iran: US-Iran deal edges closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/war-on-iran-us-iran-deal-edges-closer/): A deal between the US and Iran could be signed within 48 hours, according to US officials.
- [UK tribunal confirms professor’s anti-Zionism is legally protected belief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/uk-tribunal-confirms-professors-anti-zionism-is-legally-protected-belief/): David Miller has told Al Jazeera the ruling is a victory that will encourage others to speak out against Zionism.
- [Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/ex-pm-sheikh-hasina-announces-plan-to-return-to-bangladesh/): The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
- [Boxer Chapman recovering after emergency surgery for brain bleed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/boxer-chapman-recovering-after-emergency-surgery-for-brain-bleed/): Featherweight Raven Chapman collapsed while sparring on July 24 and was rushed to surgery, her team says.
- [Gaza father opens play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/gaza-father-opens-play-center-to-restore-childhood-amid-israeli-attacks/): A Palestinian father opened a Gaza play center offering children free escape and joy amid near daily Israeli attacks.
- [Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/demolition-complicates-the-search-for-bodies-after-venezuelas-earthquakes/): Venezuela has begun tearing down unstable buildings after its deadly earthquakes. But what is the cost to survivors?
- [Germany investigates explosive device attached to drone at Leipzig airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/germany-investigates-explosive-device-attached-to-drone-at-leipzig-airport/): An airport employee spotted the object carrying what authorities described as ‘an unknown explosive device’.
- [Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI rallies over ‘arbitrary detention’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/pakistans-khan-in-jail-for-3-years-pti-rallies-over-arbitrary-detention/): Thousands of supporters of former PM Imran Khan’s party demonstrate across country to call for his immediate release.
- [UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/un-rights-chief-says-iran-executed-at-least-56-people-since-march/): Volker Turk warns of surge in Iran executions to suppress dissent after January uprising.
- [Former heavyweight champ ⁠Parker cleared to fight again after doping ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/former-heavyweight-champ-%e2%81%a0parker-cleared-to-fight-again-after-doping-ban/): Joseph Parker was suspended in October after failing a voluntary drug test, but denied taking any prohibited substance.
- [Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/iraq-faces-crisis-as-shia-armed-groups-defy-disarmament/): Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
- [Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/why-are-us-republicans-losing-faith-in-war-secretary-pete-hegseth/): The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
- [Protesters stage sit-in against settler violence-linked Smotrich funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/protesters-stage-sit-in-against-settler-violence-linked-smotrich-funds/): Palestinian and Israeli protesters staged a sit-in at the Religious Zionist Party’s headquarters in Shoham on Wednesday.
- [Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/iran-oman-us-close-to-hormuz-deal-what-do-they-all-want/): An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
- [In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/in-bandar-abbas-the-ceasefire-never-came/): A single mother from Bandar Abbas reflects on the fear and resilience of living through repeated attacks.
- [Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/mohamed-salah-lands-in-turkiye-to-fan-frenzy-ahead-of-trabzonspor-move/): Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move.
- [SpaceX rocket segment to crash into the moon: What happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/spacex-rocket-segment-to-crash-into-the-moon-what-happened/): A piece of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon after floating in space since last year.
- [Israeli raid deepens fears across West Bank refugee camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/israeli-raid-deepens-fears-across-west-bank-refugee-camps/): Israeli raid deepens fears across West Bank refugee camps
- [Vozinha moves on from World Cup, says ‘Colo-Colo is the best moment’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/vozinha-moves-on-from-world-cup-says-colo-colo-is-the-best-moment/): Cape Verde’s World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha has been officially unveiled as the newest signing for Chilean club Colo-Colo.
- [Lebanon and Israel still split over disarming Hezbollah at Rome talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/lebanon-and-israel-still-split-over-disarming-hezbollah-at-rome-talks/): Disagreements remain in second day of resumed talks over disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.
- [Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/israeli-forces-detain-palestinians-during-raid-in-occupied-west-bank/): A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.
- [Ex-Liverpool star Salah arrives in Turkiye before move to Trabzonspor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/ex-liverpool-star-salah-arrives-in-turkiye-before-move-to-trabzonspor/): Egypt forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkiye club Trabzonspor.
- [Football star Mohamed Salah sends first message to Trabzonspor fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/football-star-mohamed-salah-sends-first-message-to-trabzonspor-fans/): Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has addressed Trabzonspor supporters for the first time.
- [Reform UK plan to return asylum seekers using navy ‘dangerous in practice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/reform-uk-plan-to-return-asylum-seekers-using-navy-dangerous-in-practice/): Nigel Farage’s party says ‘Operation Fortress’ would stop migrants ‘invading’, but experts slam proposal as unrealistic.
- [How Israeli restrictions on Palestinians’ movement break up the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/05/how-israeli-restrictions-on-palestinians-movement-break-up-the-west-bank/): While barriers to free movement make the lives of Palestinians extremely difficult, they do not make Israel more secure.
- [What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/what-could-the-mecca-defence-pact-mean-for-the-us-role-in-the-middle-east/): Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
- [Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/iran-war-live-trilateral-mecca-defence-pact-signed-as-hormuz-deal-looms/): Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
- [US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/us-senate-passes-sweeping-russian-energy-sanctions-bill-amid-ukraine-war/): Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
- [Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/puerto-rico-rations-water-as-severe-drought-leaves-reservoirs-depleted/): Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
- [Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/sudans-war-threatens-an-entire-generations-future-un-warns/): War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
- [De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia leader, vows crackdown on armed groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/de-la-espriella-sworn-in-as-colombia-leader-vows-crackdown-on-armed-groups/): New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America.
- [Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/medics-among-six-palestinians-injured-in-israeli-attacks-across-west-bank/): Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
- [Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/will-pakistan-saudi-turkiye-alliance-actually-create-a-new-regional-order/): The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
- [ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/icc-body-urges-chad-and-venezuela-to-reverse-course-on-withdrawal/): International court’s oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
- [Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/donald-trump-renews-effort-to-fire-federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook/): US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.
- [US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/us-appeals-court-halts-white-house-ballroom-construction/): A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
- [Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/democrats-gain-momentum-in-pivotal-us-senate-and-governors-races-in-texas/): James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.
- [US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/us-appeals-court-upholds-injunction-pausing-trumps-white-house-ballroom/): The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.
- [Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/can-diplomacy-end-the-conflict-in-libya/): The country has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west.
- [Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/ebola-cases-top-4000-in-drc-as-who-urges-ervebo-vaccine-trial/): The Bundibugyo epidemic, ​the world’s second-largest, has been described as the ⁠fastest-spreading on record.
- [Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/lebanon-points-to-positive-progress-on-borders-prisoners-in-israel-talks/): New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.
- [South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/south-koreans-beat-the-heat-with-silent-disco-pool-party/): South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
- [DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/dr-congo-releases-15-prisoners-to-m23-rebels-as-part-of-doha-peace-process/): ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.
- [Contaminated water putting Gaza families at risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/contaminated-water-putting-gaza-families-at-risk/): Gaza’s damaged water infrastructure is leaving families struggling to access safe drinking water.
- [Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/several-killed-in-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-hits-russian-e-commerce-giant/): Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow’s war efforts.
- [Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/inside-the-results-how-redistricting-shaped-tennessees-primary-election/): Tennessee’s party primaries saw incumbent Representative Andy Ogles ousted and set up a heated race for District 9.
- [US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/us-labour-market-sheds-jobs-in-july-as-labour-force-participation-slumps/): US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.
- [War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/war-on-iran-saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-sign-defence-pact/): Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
- [Hun Manet is refining Cambodia’s authoritarian model](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/hun-manet-is-refining-cambodias-authoritarian-model/): The PM has made repression less visible and more sophisticated, strengthening the authoritarian system he inherited.
- [Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/mediterranean-smuggling-network-dismantled-in-spain-led-raid-78-arrested/): Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
- [New Delhi on red alert as heavy rains pound the city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/new-delhi-on-red-alert-as-heavy-rains-pound-the-city/): Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded.
- [Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain’s countermeasures threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/italy-vows-to-maintain-border-checks-despite-spains-countermeasures-threat/): Madrid warns of ‘proportional measures’ if Rome does not put an end to checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.
- [Sri Lanka prisoners riot leaving 3 dead, 23 injured in chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/sri-lanka-prisoners-riot-leaving-3-dead-23-injured-in-chaos/): Authorities suspect narcotics dealers and gang rivalries are behind prison violence at facilities in Sri Lanka.
- [Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/turkiye-saudi-arabia-pakistan-sign-joint-defence-agreement-whats-in-it/): Pact will ‘reshape security architecture’ of the region, experts say.
- [Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/diego-maradona-bloated-bedridden-and-resigned-before-death-says-masseur/): Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.
- [Imade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/imade/): A young deaf migrant in Spain prepares for an emotional reunion with his family in Morocco after years apart.
- [Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/two-civilians-killed-in-houthi-strike-on-marib-says-yemens-government/): Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 wounded, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
- [Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/irans-grip-on-trade-is-a-potent-weapon-but-it-has-an-expiry-date/): Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
- [UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/un-chief-condemns-both-ukraine-and-russia-amid-escalation-in-war/): UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
- [Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-sign-joint-defence-pact/): The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
- [Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/armenian-apostolic-church-leader-faces-trial-as-feud-with-pm-deepens/): Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.
- [Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/russia-drops-record-number-of-glide-bombs-on-ukraine-as-casualties-pile-up/): Moscow’s troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.
- [Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/crickets-shakib-an-hasina-ally-will-face-trial-in-bangladesh-if-secure/): Sheikh ⁠Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
- [First school for robots opens in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/first-school-for-robots-opens-in-china/): “Our main goal is to empower robots’ brains.” China has launched its first robot school.
- [Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/why-trump-is-caught-in-an-escalation-trap-with-iran/): University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.
- [Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/saudi-%e2%81%a0arabia-pakistan-and-turkiye-sign-defence-deal-amid-regional-turmoil/): The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all, Pakistan says.
- [Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/houthi-attacks-on-govt-forces-hint-that-a-major-battle-in-yemen-is-brewing/): Houthis’ expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
- [Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/trump-says-war-cant-go-much-longer-whats-the-latest-on-talks/): Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/northern-ethiopias-shifting-alliances-explained/): The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
- [Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/several-killed-after-student-opens-fire-inside-thailand-school/): At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.
- [‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/de-escalation-europe-hesitates-as-us-pushes-for-hormuz-naval-mission/): The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
- [The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/the-other-classroom-returning-to-sacred-knowledge/): Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.
- [Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/earthquake-strikes-as-doctors-perform-surgery/): A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.
- [Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/africa-backs-infantino-as-caf-unanimously-votes-in-fifa-presidents-favour/): CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA’s Gianni Infantino.
- [‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/still-searching-for-truth-daughter-of-sikh-activist-killed-30-years-ago/): Jaswant Singh Khalra’s daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father’s life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.
- [Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/mexico-deploys-troops-to-secure-avocado-region-after-us-halts-imports/): Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
- [Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/bodies-of-climbers-killed-in-avalanche-retrieved-from-broad-peak/): A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.
- [Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/anti-muslim-us-congressman-andy-ogles-loses-republican-primary/): Trump’s endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society’.
- [One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/one-killed-four-injured-in-thailand-school-shooting-officials-say/): Authorities say the gunman, a student, killed a teacher before taking his own life at a school northwest of Bangkok.
- [Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/turkiyes-erdogan-visits-saudi-arabia-what-to-expect/): Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
- [Record-high heat soars through South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/record-high-heat-soars-through-south-korea/): A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
- [AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/ai-used-to-create-viruses-not-found-in-nature-for-first-time/): US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
- [Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/exclusive-report-with-the-308-people-rescued-by-nigerian-forces/): Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
- [More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/more-than-one-million-affected-by-floods-in-indias-assam-state/): Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
- [Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/police-in-argentina-use-tear-gas-to-stop-protesters/): Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
- [Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/brazil-formally-accuses-16-people-over-2024-voepass-deadly-plane-crash/): Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
- [New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/new-mexico-court-orders-meta-to-pay-567m-over-harm-to-youths/): The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
- [Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/israeli-raid-in-west-banks-qalandiya-injures-51-palestinians/): Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.
- [Do you know who owns the media you watch?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/do-you-know-who-owns-the-media-you-watch/): Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.
- [Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/trump-signs-executive-orders-banning-so-called-birth-tourism/): US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.
- [‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/no-red-line-south-lebanon-residents-outraged-as-israel-resumes-strikes/): People in South Lebanon question their government’s approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.
- [Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/travel-restrictions-from-israel-and-europe-trap-students-in-gaza/): Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.
- [Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’, Hormuz deal close](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/trump-says-war-cant-go-much-longer-hormuz-deal-close/): The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- [After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/07/after-the-floods-hunger-mozambiques-second-disaster/): Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.
- [How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/how-abdul-el-sayeds-extraordinary-win-stunned-pro-israel-establishment/): Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.
- [Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/toronto-police-arrest-two-in-us-consulate-shooting-investigation/): Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
- [Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/trump-signs-new-executive-orders-seeking-to-limit-us-birthright-citizenship/): The US president’s latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.
- [Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/far-right-fitness-clubs-mask-extremist-recruitment-experts-warn/): Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler reports on how far-right ‘Active Clubs’ use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.
- [US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-senator-mcconnell-says-hes-been-discharged-from-rehabilitation-centre/): Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
- [How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/how-fragile-is-lebanons-uneasy-peace/): Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.
- [WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/who-chief-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-spreading-at-unprecedented-rate/): The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.
- [Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/fire-engulfs-earthquake-housing-site-in-turkiye/): A fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.
- [US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-diplomat-rubio-targets-cuban-military-officials-companies-in-sanctions/): US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
- [Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/israeli-attacks-wound-eight-in-lebanon-despite-rome-talks/): Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon’s Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.
- [Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid deal to 2032, ending transfer speculation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/vinicius-jr-extends-real-madrid-deal-to-2032-ending-transfer-speculation/): The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.
- [US ends cap on local TV station owners amid concerns of media consolidation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-ends-cap-on-local-tv-station-owners-amid-concerns-of-media-consolidation/): Critics say the 39 percent cap was a safeguard against excessive concentration of media ownership in the US.
- [Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/deadly-explosion-on-minibus-near-damascus/): Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.
- [Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/israeli-settler-charged-over-palestinian-activists-killing/): Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist
- [Women expose rape as a weapon of war in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/women-expose-rape-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-sudan/): Women displaced by Sudan’s war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.
- [Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/poll-suggests-us-adults-are-facing-increased-strain-from-extreme-heat/): More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
- [Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/ceutas-leader-says-100-died-in-border-rush-as-up-to-5000-still-in-enclave/): After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe’s borders are ‘vulnerable’.
- [Blast hits vehicle on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus: state media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/blast-hits-vehicle-on-outskirts-of-syrias-damascus-state-media/): Syrian state TV says several people killed and others wounded in city of Jaramana.
- [Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/houthis-launch-deadly-attacks-on-saudi-led-coalition-forces-in-yemen/): Yemen’s Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.
- [US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/us-seeks-extradition-of-filipino-church-leader-accused-of-fraud-sex-crimes/): Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.
- [Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/argentina-wont-retaliate-after-brazil-downgrades-diplomatic-ties/): Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.
- [Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/eight-countries-strongly-denounce-ongoing-israeli-violations-in-gaza/): Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza’s hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
- [Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/parkers-positive-cocaine-test-caused-by-nutritionist-doping-body-says/): The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
- [Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/is-israels-netanyahu-preparing-to-fight-iran-alone/): Experts question Netanyahu’s strategy, labeling Israel’s war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
- [Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/real-madrid-sign-ivory-coasts-yan-diomande-from-rb-leipzig/): The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
- [War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/war-on-iran-iran-and-oman-agree-on-strait-of-hormuz-deal/): Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/unicef-says-one-child-killed-per-day-in-gaza-since-ceasefire/): At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.
- [Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/trump-vows-to-find-leakers-after-reports-of-depleted-iran-war-munitions/): The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
- [Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/saudi-arabia-names-commander-for-maritime-defence-coalition/): Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition’s naval defence to secure vital waterways.
- [Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/rights-groups-call-israels-killing-of-journalist-amal-khalil-a-war-crime/): Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
- [UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/06/uefa-says-fifa-boycott-remains-despite-infantino-world-cup-selloff-u-turn/): European football’s governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
- [Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/syria-says-it-reached-deal-with-moscow-on-future-of-russian-bases/): Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
- [The Mecca pact is not just another regional alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/the-mecca-pact-is-not-just-another-regional-alliance/): It could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.
- [What now as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/what-now-as-israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza/): As Netanyahu demands ‘genuine’ Hamas disarmament before considering pull-out from Gaza, a look at what happens next.
- [Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/gaza-engineer-builds-animal-shelters-out-of-empty-cans/): Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans
- [Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/gazas-children-still-struggling-with-hunger-as-another-famine-threatens/): Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
- [‘The wealthy poor’: Soaring food prices hurt Iranian families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/the-wealthy-poor-soaring-food-prices-hurt-iranian-families/): Iranians from all walks of life struggle under the weight of rising inflation and war pressure.
- [Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/barzani-says-iraqi-kurdistan-wants-peace-as-regional-tensions-rise/): Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
- [Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/why-does-iran-defeat-the-empires-trying-to-conquer-it/): On the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.
- [British MotoGP: Raul Fernandez dominates at Silverstone to beat Martin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/british-motogp-raul-fernandez-dominates-at-silverstone-to-beat-martin/): Aprilia rider’s victory over Jorge Martin extends Silverstone’s run of different Grand Prix winners to twelve in a row.
- [Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israels-green-rafah-plan-aims-to-fragment-gaza-experts-say/): Experts warn Israel’s new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.
- [‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/us-and-iran-are-talking-past-each-other-in-indirect-negotiations/): ‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations
- [Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/which-other-countries-could-join-the-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact/): While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.
- [Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/nigeria-mass-weddings-ease-financial-burden-for-couples/): For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.
- [La Liga: Five key talking points heading into the 2026-2027 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/la-liga-five-key-talking-points-heading-into-the-2026-2027-season/): Jose Mourinho is back at Madrid, and Barcelona eye third straight title while new rule changes aim to cut time-wasting.
- [Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-donald-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-plan/): Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza.
- [Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israel-rejects-trumps-15-point-plan-for-gaza/): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not ⁠withdraw ​forces from Gaza until Hamas ⁠fully disarms.
- [Hundreds forced onto Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/hundreds-forced-onto-rome-streets-amid-crackdown-on-squatted-building/): Around 300 residents camp on Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted buildings.
- [Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/morocco-algeria-reach-wafcon-semifinals-and-qualify-for-fifa-world-cup/): The North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
- [FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/fifa-decries-concerted-effort-to-undermine-infantino-as-crisis-deepens/): Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body’s general secretary.
- [Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples’ Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank-hold-firm-on-indigenous-peoples-day/): Israeli settlers and the military are continuing a campaign to displace Palestinians in the West Bank, residents say.
- [Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/yemeni-army-warns-houthis-after-attacks-heighten-escalation-risk/): Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk
- [Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/russian-forces-kill-several-in-ukraine-launch-brutal-attack-in-odesa/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of harming global food security amid a plate of attacks on Odesa’s port.
- [It won’t be Trump who kills the ICC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/it-wont-be-trump-who-kills-the-icc/): It would be the International Criminal Court’s alleged supporters who refuse to take action to defend it.
- [Nagasaki mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/nagasaki-mayor-says-humanity-and-nuclear-weapons-cannot-coexist/): Nagasaki Mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons can’t coexist’ as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
- [Saudi Arabia says fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jizan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/saudi-arabia-says-fire-extinguished-at-aramco-facility-in-jizan/): No casualties were reported after the flames broke out early on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry says.
- [Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/flight-cancellations-evacuations-as-china-braces-for-typhoon-dolphin/): Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.
- [Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/womens-day-in-south-africa-turns-70-with-equality-still-out-of-reach/): The 1956 march transformed women’s rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains.
- [Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israel-announces-tender-for-627-settler-units-in-occupied-west-bank/): New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.
- [World number one Sabalenka upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/world-number-one-sabalenka-upset-by-alexandrova-at-canadian-open/): Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.
- [Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/wildfire-forces-thousands-of-evacuations-in-western-canada/): A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate parts of British Columbia’s Okanagan region.
- [‘Very painful’: Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, son Hunter says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/very-painful-joe-bidens-cancer-has-spread-son-hunter-says/): Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, says his father’s prostate cancer has “metastasised into his bones and further”.
- [Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/iran-issues-new-demands-as-pezeshkian-seeks-deal/): Senior Iranian security official sets broader conditions for reopening Hormuz.
- [Lionel Messi returns to Argentina after father Jorge’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/lionel-messi-returns-to-argentina-after-father-jorges-death/): Football star Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, a day after his father died.
- [Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/ghanas-cashew-apples-get-a-second-life/): A fruit long left to rot could become a new source of income for Ghana’s cashew farmers.
- [Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/iran-seeks-way-out-of-neither-war-nor-peace-stalemate-with-us/): Iran President Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the “neither war nor peace” state of relations with US.
- [Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/car-bomb-hits-colombia-highway-day-after-new-president-sworn-in/): A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
- [Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/helicopter-crash-kills-pilot-and-crew-member-amid-utah-wildfire-battle/): Utah wildfire suppression efforts continued, with containment standing at 24 percent.
- [Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israeli-settler-attacks-rise-as-west-bank-residents-lose-land/): Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.
- [Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/turkiye-says-mecca-defence-pact-not-aimed-at-iran/): Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
- [Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/iran-war-live-tehran-demands-end-to-us-blockade-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
- [Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/hungary-nominates-former-supreme-court-chief-andras-baka-for-presidency/): Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party’s pick for Hungary’s next president.
- [Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/crews-recover-19-bodies-from-rubble-of-destroyed-gaza-building/): More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.
- [Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/four-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-brazils-rio-de-janeiro/): Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday’s crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.
- [Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/vance-says-us-destroyed-irans-nuclear-programme/): US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
- [Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/will-pakistan-saudi-turkiye-defence-pact-change-us-strategy/): Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.
- [Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/car-bomb-attack-rattles-colombia-after-inauguration-of-hardline-president/): Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
- [Trump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/trumps-former-lawyer-is-now-attorney-general/): Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.
- [What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/what-are-the-challenges-facing-the-mecca-agreement/): Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
- [Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/yemens-government-forces-attack-houthis-amid-renewed-shelling-of-marib/): Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.
- [‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/debilitating-hunter-biden-speaks-out-about-father-joe-bidens-cancer/): The younger Biden son has addressed his father’s debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.
- [US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/us-slams-chinese-nature-reserve-as-effort-to-claim-south-china-sea/): US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.
- [Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/lebanese-soldiers-injured-while-israeli-troops-intrude-on-southern-town/): Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.
- [At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/at-least-200-people-evacuated-as-wildfire-rages-near-lake-garda/): At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.
- [The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/the-influencers-taking-on-far-right-leader-nigel-farage/): The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride
- [Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/saudi-pakistan-turkiye-pact-a-new-shield-or-strategic-signal/): The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
- [Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/serbia-and-ukraine-pledge-closer-economic-ties-eye-free-trade-deal/): Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
- [British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/british-columbia-issues-evacuation-orders-ahead-of-fast-moving-wildfires/): Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
- [Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/gaza-health-chief-urges-action-to-save-dr-abu-safia-before-its-too-late/): Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.
- [Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/lebanon-detains-former-al-assad-era-general-weighs-handing-him-to-syria/): Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.
- [UNRWA has been with me since birth, I cannot imagine a future without it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/unrwa-has-been-with-me-since-birth-i-cannot-imagine-a-future-without-it/): The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it
- [Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/opposition-mp-hurls-eggs-at-kosovo-prime-minister/): An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
- [Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/which-stars-need-to-shine-this-season-real-madrid-barcelona-man-utd-psg/): From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs’ season?
- [Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/iraqs-kurdish-region-wants-to-stay-out-of-regional-conflicts-pm-barzani/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any ‘pressure’ to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
- [UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/uae-says-iran-targeted-adnoc-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-no-casualties/): Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.
- [Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/iran-deliberates-hormuz-arrangement-amid-uncertain-prospects-with-us/): Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of routes to be taken by vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-denies-claims-uefa-paid-off-alleged-lover/): However, UEFA says a ‘departure payment’ was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body’s general-secretary.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-28/): Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
- [Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/lionel-messis-father-dies-aged-68-after-a-long-illness/): Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario, according to his family.
- [Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/ivory-coasts-talking-drum-returns-to-home-village-after-110-years/): Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years
- [Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/netanyahu-mulls-saudi-turkiye-pakistan-pact-as-israeli-elections-loom/): Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain
- [‘Hi friends’: Modi’s curious campaign to win over Gen Z](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/hi-friends-modis-curious-campaign-to-win-over-gen-z/): For Gen Z in India, PM Narendra Modi is trying to become an unlikely friend through late-night Instagram reels.
- [Arsenal complete signing of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/arsenal-complete-signing-of-newcastle-midfielder-bruno-guimaraes/): Brazil international signed on a four-year contract with further one-year option for reported fee of about $101m.
- [Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/atletico-madrid-will-not-sell-alvarez-amid-barcelona-interest-says-simeone/): Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
- [Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/police-bodycam-and-cctv-catches-idaho-mall-shooting-as-it-unfolds/): Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds
- [Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/drones-spotted-in-bulgaria-and-germany-raise-concerns-of-russian-escalation/): The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow’s war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
- [How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/how-israels-occupation-fuels-resistance/): Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
- [Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/yemens-collapsing-healthcare-forces-the-sick-to-seek-alternative-medicines/): Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.
- [Newcastle say they “didn’t want to sell” Guimaraes, as Arsenal move looms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/newcastle-say-they-didnt-want-to-sell-guimaraes-as-arsenal-move-looms/): Bruno Guimaraes looks set to move to Premier League champions Arsenal, but Newcastle say they did not want to sell.
- [Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/mount-etna-ash-suspends-arrivals-at-italys-catania-airport/): Catania international airport services the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.
- [Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/fiji-rugby-player-dies-in-japan-of-suspected-heatstroke-as-high-of-35c-hit/): Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
- [Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/trumps-former-personal-lawyer-narrowly-confirmed-as-us-attorney-general/): US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
- [Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/typhoon-dolphin-hits-japan-heads-towards-china/): Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.
- [Messi will decide when he retires, says Argentina FA chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/messi-will-decide-when-he-retires-says-argentina-fa-chief/): Retirement rumours surrounded Lionel Messi at last two World Cups, but Argentina FA chief says decision will be his.
- [US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/us-announces-400m-investment-in-australian-rare-earth-mine/): Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.
- [South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/south-korea-fa-apologises-over-sexual-services-allegations/): Football association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- [Afghanistan’s Rashid takes six wickets in ODI thrashing of Ireland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/afghanistans-rashid-takes-six-wickets-in-odi-thrashing-of-ireland/): Rashid Khan forces collapse as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in second game of five-match ODI series.
- [Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/hundreds-camp-on-sweltering-rome-street-amid-tussle-over-squatted-building/): After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.
- [NBA star Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/nba-star-brandon-clarke-died-from-heroin-cocaine-effects-examiner-rules/): Memphis Grizzlies ⁠forward Brandon Clarke’s ⁠May 11 death ruled accidental, with effects of heroin and cocaine cited.
- [Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/armenia-puts-church-leader-on-trial-for-allegedly-being-a-russian-spy/): Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
- [Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/norway-football-federation-calls-for-fifa-president-to-resign/): Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.
- [FIFA’s Infantino backed in Colombia where he attends president inauguration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/fifas-infantino-backed-in-colombia-where-he-attends-president-inauguration/): FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football’s backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella’s inauguration.
- [Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/violence-is-driving-palestinian-christians-out-of-their-holy-land/): Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
- [Bangladesh say Shakib will not play cricket again after Hasina event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/bangladesh-say-shakib-will-not-play-cricket-again-after-hasina-event/): Shakib Al Hasan says he will return home to face trial if safety assured, but Bangladesh rule out cricket comeback.
- [Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/saudi-intelligence-chief-meets-iraqi-pm-renews-riyadh-visit-invitation/): Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
- [Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/russian-strikes-near-ukrainian-capital-kill-three-including-child/): Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
- [Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/submerged-indonesian-village-re-emerges-as-drought-lowers-water-levels/): Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
- [US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/us-senate-passes-russia-sanctions-that-could-hurt-india-and-china/): The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
- [US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/us-courts-clear-way-for-deportations-of-south-sudan-myanmar-nationals/): Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
- [Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/colombias-new-president-takes-office-vowing-to-crush-narco-terrorism/): Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
- [Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/08/trump-shifts-blame-to-republicans-for-waning-support-from-public/): Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
- [Trump orders fewer childhood vaccinations including splitting up MMR](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/trump-orders-fewer-childhood-vaccinations-including-splitting-up-mmr/): US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.
- [Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/seventy-years-after-south-africas-womens-march-the-struggle-is-not-over/): Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
- [Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/turkiye-passes-law-giving-thousands-of-pkk-members-chance-at-amnesty/): Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
- [Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/soldiers-take-cover-as-colombia-quake-flattens-military-barracks/): Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
- [Inside a secret launch site for Ukraine’s deep-strike drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/inside-a-secret-launch-site-for-ukraines-deep-strike-drones/): AJ’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.
- [Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/iran-war-live-trump-claims-hormuz-strait-open-seeks-iranian-compensation/): US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
- [Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/can-netanyahu-defy-trump-on-his-gaza-peace-plan/): Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
- [Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/al-jazeera-reporter-on-the-ground-as-colombia-quake-death-toll-rises/): Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
- [Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/ceuta-mayor-calls-for-migrant-detention-amid-mass-influx-crisis/): Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
- [Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/moment-of-terror-as-powerful-earthquake-shakes-airport-in-colombia/): Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
- [Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/trump-says-relationship-is-good-even-as-netanyahu-rejects-gaza-peace-plan/): US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
- [Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/turkiye-approves-pardon-like-bill-for-thousands-of-pkk-fighters/): Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
- [Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/wildfires-burn-across-indonesia-as-officials-cite-el-nino-as-a-cause/): Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
- [Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/europe-braces-for-another-heatwave-after-record-breaking-temperatures/): Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
- [Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/colombias-espriella-to-lead-emergency-efforts-following-bogota-earthquake/): Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
- [Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/trump-to-demand-compensation-for-tehrans-conflicts/): President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
- [Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/migrant-children-go-days-without-food-in-ceuta-amid-asylum-crisis/): A surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.
- [US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/us-congresswoman-nancy-mace-calls-muslim-officials-threat-to-us/): US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN’s Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.
- [Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/trump-administration-has-revoked-over-175000-visas-us-state-department/): Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.
- [Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/russia-bars-only-party-opposing-war-in-ukraine-from-parliamentary-vote/): The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.
- [Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/iran-hierarchy-consolidation-as-irgc-veteran-tapped-for-key-security-role/): The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.
- [Netanyahu’s veto and the limits of American power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/netanyahus-veto-and-the-limits-of-american-power/): Trump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.
- [Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/lebanon-files-new-lawsuit-against-ex-central-bank-chief-riad-salameh/): Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
- [111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/111-dead-after-colombia-quakes-leave-trail-of-destruction/): At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
- [Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/palestinian-club-football-to-restart-in-september-after-gaza-war-suspension/): Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians.
- [Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/zuckerbergs-yacht-crew-did-not-hear-call-for-help-says-spokesperson/): A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not respond in time.
- [Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/oman-trying-to-contain-extensive-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker/): The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
- [‘We have no one’: Palestinians react to Israel’s rejection of Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/we-have-no-one-palestinians-react-to-israels-rejection-of-gaza-plan/): Netanyahu’s declaration has reinforced doubts of lasting calm without Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction and guarantees.
- [DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/drcs-ebola-outbreak-began-months-before-it-was-officially-declared-says-who/): Earlier cases of the disease were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid, the WHO said.
- [Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/photos-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-western-colombia/): A powerful earthquake kills more than 47 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.
- [Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota; 47 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/colombia-earthquake-live-magnitude-7-4-quake-strikes-near-bogota-47-dead/): Officials say at least 47 people have been killed in the quake, with some still trapped under rubble.
- [Iran’s president says Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/irans-president-says-khamenei-is-in-perfect-health/): Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had a message of “unity and cohesion”
- [Oil prices, stocks surge as Hormuz closure drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/oil-prices-stocks-surge-as-hormuz-closure-drags-on/): US petrol prices dropped nine cents last week but could again surge if the strait closure continues, analysts warn.
- [Anas al-Sharif: One year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/anas-al-sharif-one-year-on-from-israels-killing-of-al-jazeera-reporter/): 10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues.
- [‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/they-need-each-other-whats-behind-the-new-syria-russia-accord/): The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
- [Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/sudans-army-chief-holds-unannounced-talks-on-national-dialogue/): Al-Burhan engaged in discreet consultations aiming to pave the way for a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue conference.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 30](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-30/): Donald Trump says the US is only ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran.
- [How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/how-the-us-far-right-weaponised-inshallah-against-abdul-el-sayed/): After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
- [Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/ben-gvir-posts-ai-video-of-starving-palestinian-ahead-of-elections/): Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
- [Indian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/indian-police-attack-protesters-seeking-action-over-exam-irregularities/): Indian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’ in Jharkhand.
- [7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/7-4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-colombia-killing-at-least-20/): Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
- [Why choosing low-fat dairy is not necessarily better for your health](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/why-choosing-low-fat-dairy-is-not-necessarily-better-for-your-health/): For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.
- [Gaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/gaza-honours-al-jazeeras-anas-al-sharif-and-mohammed-qraiqea/): Gaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea
- [Why Netanyahu’s ‘coup’ against Gaza plan risks endless war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/why-netanyahus-coup-against-gaza-plan-risks-endless-war/): The Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
- [Iran changed the rules in Hormuz. The Gulf is changing the rules for Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/iran-changed-the-rules-in-hormuz-the-gulf-is-changing-the-rules-for-iran/): Iran gained leverage in Hormuz, but its neighbours are reshaping regional security to limit what Tehran can do with it.
- [Record 230 people reach UK on single boat after crossing English Channel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/record-230-people-reach-uk-on-single-boat-after-crossing-english-channel/): The government has accused people smugglers of ‘cramming’ migrants onto ‘unseaworthy vessels’ and putting lives at risk.
- [Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/jeff-bezos-consortium-nears-deal-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool-fc-reports/): Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
- [Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/has-the-army-turned-the-page-on-control-of-western-sudan/): Sudan’s military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
- [Protesters rally in India’s Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/protesters-rally-in-indias-jharkhand-over-alleged-exam-irregularities/): Demonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of ‌the state’s examination system.
- [UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/uefa-super-cup-psg-vs-aston-villa-prediction-start-time-how-to-watch/): As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
- [‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/long-range-sanctions-ukraine-hopes-strikes-cause-russia-fear-and-losses/): Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine’s long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.
- [Former MP opens fire in Thailand’s second shooting within days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/former-mp-opens-fire-in-thailands-second-shooting-within-days/): A second shooting has occurred in Thailand within days after a former MP opened fire outside a government office.
- [Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/taiwan-holds-military-drills-to-prepare-for-invasion-by-china/): Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
- [One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/one-year-on-gaza-mourns-journalist-anas-al-sharifs-death/): Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilians’ lives.
- [UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/uefa-afc-concacaf-hit-out-at-infantino-over-world-cup-privatisation-plan/): Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA’s president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
- [June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/june-and-july-hottest-on-record-in-western-europe-monitor-says/): The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
- [At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/at-least-13-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-nizhnekamsk/): A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
- [Powerful Typhoon Dolphin hits China, prompting flood and landslide warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/powerful-typhoon-dolphin-hits-china-prompting-flood-and-landslide-warnings/): Typhoon Dolphin struck eastern China, affecting millions with strong winds, heavy rain, and massive waves.
- [‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/like-the-movies-how-ukraines-ground-robots-are-changing-rules-of-war/): They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
- [Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/anguished-locals-watch-as-israel-demolishes-homes-in-southern-lebanon/): Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
- [Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/osaka-gauff-race-into-canadian-open-quarters-as-rybakina-survives-scare/): World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
- [Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/tropical-storm-dolphin-batters-eastern-china-with-heavy-rain-strong-winds/): Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in ⁠the coming days.
- [North Korea’s hackers using AI for attacks, cybersecurity firm says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/north-koreas-hackers-using-ai-for-attacks-cybersecurity-firm-says/): Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/pakistan-administered-kashmir-votes-in-reduced-third-phase-amid-unrest/): Voting postponed in seven of 11 Poonch division constituencies as boycott calls and violence mar the region’s elections.
- [Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/nigeria-eliminated-as-cameroon-malawi-reach-wafcon-semis-and-world-cup/): Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
- [China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/china-evacuates-a-million-from-homes-as-typhoon-dolphin-arrives/): China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
- [Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/solar-eclipse-tracker-what-time-will-it-hit-your-location-on-august-12/): On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
- [Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/israeli-forces-kill-one-in-gaza-as-another-body-recovered-from-rubble/): Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
- [Don Nelson, Hall of Fame basketball coach and NBA player, dies at 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/don-nelson-hall-of-fame-basketball-coach-and-nba-player-dies-at-86/): Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
- [What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/whats-driving-unrest-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-2/): What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
- [Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/trump-names-will-scharf-as-white-house-counsel-ahead-of-midterms/): Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
- [Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/wildfires-bear-down-on-homes-in-canadas-okanagan-region/): A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.
- [Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/israel-confirms-death-of-palestinian-detainee-nearly-two-years-late/): The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
- [Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/clashes-in-iraqs-kut-city-during-protests-over-power-shortages/): Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
- [Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/oil-prices-climb-as-iranian-demands-cloud-outlook-for-strait-of-hormuz/): Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
- [Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/trump-signals-shift-to-economic-pressure-on-iran-over-new-military-strikes/): US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
- [Brazilian player falls into tunnel celebrating goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/brazilian-player-falls-into-tunnel-celebrating-goal/): Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.
- [Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-undergoes-medical-procedure/): Malaysia’s government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
- [Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/could-moroccos-football-chief-fouzi-lekjaa-become-its-next-prime-minister/): Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
- [Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on al-Makha port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/houthis-launch-fresh-ballistic-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-al-makha-port/): Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.
- [Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/alleged-irish-crime-boss-daniel-kinahan-in-court-after-dubai-extradition/): Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
- [Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/houthis-renew-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-yemens-port-of-al-makha/): The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial port.
- [Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/union-reports-108-attacks-on-palestinian-journalists-in-july/): Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
- [F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/f-16s-intercept-two-aircraft-near-trumps-new-jersey-golf-club/): F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.
- [Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/10/iran-war-live-us-semi-negotiating-with-tehran-israel-rejects-gaza-plan/): Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
- [What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/whats-driving-unrest-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Pakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains.
- [Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/germany-warns-of-daily-hybrid-warfare-after-explosive-laden-drone-found/): Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a ‘constant reality’, says Germany’s interior minister.
- [Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/palestinians-say-netanyahus-decision-leaves-no-clear-path-to-peace/): ‘We’re going backwards.’
- [Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/hundreds-of-anti-tourism-spanish-protesters-march-in-mallorcas-soller/): Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.
- [Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern DRC?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/can-the-doha-framework-end-the-conflict-in-eastern-drc/): Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.
- [Israel is ‘trying to make Palestine disappear’: The Elders](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/israel-is-trying-to-make-palestine-disappear-the-elders/): Former Irish President Mary Robinson: Israel ‘erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically’.
- [Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/where-does-iran-stand-on-saudi-pakistan-turkiye-pact/): Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.
- [‘No surprise’: Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/no-surprise-netanyahu-rejects-us-backed-gaza-plan/): Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise.
- [How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/how-israels-occupation-fuels-resistance-2/): Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
- [Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/wildfires-in-albania-and-spain-cause-hundreds-to-evacuate/): Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
- [Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/former-iraqi-provincial-governor-arrested-as-graft-crackdown-continues/): Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.
- [Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-cincinnati-open-with-knee-injury/): Number one ranked player in men’s tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.
- [Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/concerns-mount-over-integrity-of-israels-upcoming-october-elections/): Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
- [Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/pentagon-urges-faster-us-weapons-production-amid-stockpile-concerns/): US defence industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
- [War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/09/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-29/): Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.
- [Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/trump-says-his-decoy-plane-faced-greater-risk-in-secret-flight-change/): Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.
- [Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/three-killed-in-overnight-attacks-on-russian-ukrainian-port-cities/): Russia’s Novorossiysk ‘endured a horrific night’, with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
- [Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/taiwans-foxconn-reports-35-percent-rise-in-profit-on-ai-demand/): World’s largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
- [Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/clacton-by-election-farage-may-win-the-town-but-can-he-win-the-country/): Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party’s popularity is in doubt.
- [Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s Wildberries ‘aren’t about the front line’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/ukraines-strikes-on-russias-wildberries-arent-about-the-front-line/): The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
- [At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/at-least-15-dead-dozens-missing-as-ferry-capsizes-in-zimbabwe/): Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-marriage-to-georgina-rodriguez-in-portugal/): Football’s most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-has-sent-proposals-to-us-to-end-war-with-russia/): Ukraine’s president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.
- [Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/why-have-several-nations-raised-red-flags-over-indian-farm-exports/): As Tokyo turns back mangoes, Beijing blocks rice, and European inspectors flag spices, Indian growers ask what’s wrong.
- [Did Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/did-trump-flee-an-iranian-assassination-plot-on-a-catering-truck/): New reports reveal the US President hid in a catering truck to switch planes over an alleged bomb plot in July.
- [Israeli raids, demolitions continue as UN warns West Bank at breaking point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/israeli-raids-demolitions-continue-as-un-warns-west-bank-at-breaking-point/): Israeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians and demolish home of man killed in confrontation with Israeli settlers in July.
- [Can Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/can-trump-keep-his-irritation-with-netanyahu-in-check/): Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan which has exposed tensions between the two.
- [Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/oil-prices-rise-as-attacks-dent-hopes-for-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/): Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.
- [Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/russia-frees-ex-us-marine-gilman-jailed-since-2022/): Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.
- [Drone strikes power station near Libya’s largest oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/drone-strikes-power-station-near-libyas-largest-oil-refinery/): A drone has struck a power station in Libya’s western city of Zawiya
- [Trump says secret plane switch ‘up to the Secret Service’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/trump-says-secret-plane-switch-up-to-the-secret-service/): US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.
- [Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iran-holds-firm-on-hormuz-conditions-as-pakistans-naqvi-visits-tehran/): Iran’s top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the US meets its conditions.
- [Dozens dead and missing after ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/dozens-dead-and-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-in-zimbabwe/): An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.
- [Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/six-killed-in-houthi-attack-on-bab-al-mandeb-ship-yemens-government-says/): Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
- [Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/zambia-to-vote-as-economic-hardship-tests-government-reforms/): Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.
- [On the ground in Cali, Colombia’s worst-hit city after the quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/on-the-ground-in-cali-colombias-worst-hit-city-after-the-quake/): Reporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.
- [Stronghold of Syrian revolution celebrates Assad’s death sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/stronghold-of-syrian-revolution-celebrates-assads-death-sentence/): Syrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad
- [N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/n-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-as-s-korea-us-plan-military-drills/): Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.
- [Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/colombia-scrambles-to-find-survivors-after-deadly-earthquake/): At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.
- [Cargo ship in flames after Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/cargo-ship-in-flames-after-houthi-attack-in-bab-al-mandeb-strait/): Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.
- [Iran war live: US fires missiles at cargo ship violating Iran blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iran-war-live-us-fires-missiles-at-cargo-ship-violating-iran-blockade/): US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.
- [Father and sons forced to manually clear rubble in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/father-and-sons-forced-to-manually-clear-rubble-in-gaza/): Forced to rely on basic tools, a father and his sons are clearing the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza.
- [Fishermen face deadly dangers as Yemen’s Red Sea becomes a warzone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/fishermen-face-deadly-dangers-as-yemens-red-sea-becomes-a-warzone/): Many Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.
- [In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/in-gazas-tents-widows-face-wars-harshest-realities-alone/): Widows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
- [Pakistan interior minister in Tehran amid talks to reopen Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/pakistan-interior-minister-in-tehran-amid-talks-to-reopen-hormuz/): Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.
- [Relatives mourn victims of Pakistan avalanche](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/relatives-mourn-victims-of-pakistan-avalanche/): Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
- [US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/us-military-fires-on-cargo-vessel-it-said-sought-to-break-iran-blockade/): CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.
- [Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/search-for-survivors-underway-in-colombias-earthquake-aftermath/): Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the country’s strongest earthquake this century.
- [Trump warns of ‘jihadists’ ruling in Washington as Democrats show momentum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/trump-warns-of-jihadists-ruling-in-washington-as-democrats-show-momentum/): Donald Trump labels US Democratic nominees ‘jihadists’ in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.
- [DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/dr-congo-ebola-death-toll-surpasses-2000/): DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.
- [Israel demolishes home of Palestinian killed during settler attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/israel-demolishes-home-of-palestinian-killed-during-settler-attack/): Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
- [‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/justice-at-last-syrians-react-to-assad-death-sentence/): Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
- [Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/paramount-ceo-may-remove-operations-from-california-over-stalled-merger/): Paramount’s CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
- [Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/tightened-blockade-on-gaza-causes-prices-to-soar/): As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
- [Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/venezuela-and-israel-restore-consular-ties-as-relations-warm/): Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
- [UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/unesco-says-2-4-million-afghan-girls-denied-access-to-further-education/): UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
- [US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/us-jury-in-luigi-mangione-murder-trial-to-remain-anonymous/): The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
- [Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/syrian-court-sentences-bashar-al-assad-and-atef-najib-to-death/): Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/brazils-supreme-court-to-weigh-cases-that-could-weaken-amazon-protections/): The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
- [Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/trump-faces-lawsuit-over-push-to-limit-birthright-citizenship/): Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.
- [PSG vs Aston Villa: UEFA Super Cup – prediction, lineups, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/psg-vs-aston-villa-uefa-super-cup-prediction-lineups-teams/): The traditional curtain raiser for Europe’s football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.
- [Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/poland-says-womens-world-cup-plan-on-course-despite-uefa-boycott-of-fifa/): Poland says their preparations to host the Women’s Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
- [Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/russia-frees-ex-us-marine-robert-gilman-from-detention/): The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
- [Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/rwanda-the-genocide-against-the-tutsi/): How colonial identity, extremist politics and ‘hate radio’ helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.
- [Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/hungary-elects-supreme-court-judge-ousted-by-orban-as-new-president/): Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
- [War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/war-on-iran-mojtaba-khamenei-is-in-perfect-health-iran-says/): President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.
- [Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/ten-police-and-17-bandits-killed-in-firefight-in-northwestern-nigeria/): Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
- [Total solar eclipse 2026: Where, when and how to watch on Wednesday?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/total-solar-eclipse-2026-where-when-and-how-to-watch-on-wednesday/): Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
- [DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/dc-residents-debate-safety-gains-a-year-into-trumps-guard-deployment/): Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.
- [Lebanon’s parliament votes to end death penalty, first in Middle East to so](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/lebanons-parliament-votes-to-end-death-penalty-first-in-middle-east-to-so/): Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
- [What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/whats-behind-irans-new-military-appointments-and-what-do-they-indicate/): Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
- [Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/liverpool-fans-seek-clarity-on-bezos-bid-to-buy-stake/): Jeff Bezos reportedly part of consortium interested in English Premier League club Liverpool, but fans ask for meeting.
- [Under Fire: Lebanon’s first responders | Al Jazeera Originals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/under-fire-lebanons-first-responders-al-jazeera-originals/): First responders in Lebanon risk their lives to save others even as Israeli attacks intensify around them.
- [What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-are-saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistans-joint-military-capabilities/): The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO’s second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.
- [‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/only-job-i-know-philippine-sailors-return-to-sea-despite-wartime-risks/): Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.
- [Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/late-snow-blankets-parts-of-southern-africa-as-winter-nears-its-end/): Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
- [Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/philippines-sailors-say-they-will-work-despite-wartime-risks/): Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
- [What to know about US primary election in Minnesota](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-to-know-about-us-primary-election-in-minnesota/): Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
- [Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/somali-denied-world-cup-proud-to-referee-psg-vs-villa-in-uefa-super-cup/): Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
- [Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/hunter-biden-defends-tucker-carlson-over-netanyahu-comments/): Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
- [Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/syrian-court-sentences-bashar-al-assad-to-death-in-absentia/): Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
- [What to watch in Wisconsin’s high-stakes primary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-to-watch-in-wisconsins-high-stakes-primary/): US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
- [Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/final-phase-of-voting-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-despite-security-fe/): Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
- [Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/iran-us-set-new-conditions-during-hormuz-talks-what-does-this-mean/): Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
- [Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/hockey-world-cup-2026-full-match-schedule-groups-india-vs-pakistan/): Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
- [East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/east-libya-military-intelligence-chief-killed-in-car-bomb/): Prime minister of the Eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‑Mansouri.
- [DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/drc-ebola-death-toll-passes-2000-amid-fastest-growing-outbreak-on-record/): A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.
- [What to know about South Carolina’s election to replace Lindsey Graham](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-to-know-about-south-carolinas-election-to-replace-lindsey-graham/): Tuesday’s special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham’s death.
- [Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/vietnams-vinspace-announces-deal-with-spacex-to-launch-first-satellite/): Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk’s rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
- [Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/iraqs-semi-autonomous-kurdish-region-suffers-as-us-iran-war-drags-on/): Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.
- [The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/the-global-souths-digital-future-must-not-belong-to-bezos-and-musk/): Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
- [Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/bangladesh-and-india-battle-to-save-cricket-series-after-political-turmoil/): Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
- [Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/who-is-atef-najib-former-syrian-official-sentenced-to-death-with-al-assad/): Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
- [Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/bashar-al-assad-atef-najib-sentenced-to-death-in-landmark-syria-trial/): This is a breaking news story.
- [‘My father is in RSS’: India’s Gen Z confronts Modi-loving parents at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/my-father-is-in-rss-indias-gen-z-confronts-modi-loving-parents-at-home/): Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.
- [What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-to-know-about-the-us-primaries-in-connecticut-vermont-and-alabama/): Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
- [Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/swiatek-to-face-svitolina-in-canadian-open-semifinal/): Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
- [Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/rescue-efforts-intensify-as-quake-devastates-western-colombia-towns/): Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
- [Mass grave with 25 bodies found in Sudan’s Kurmuk after army retakes town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/mass-grave-with-25-bodies-found-in-sudans-kurmuk-after-army-retakes-town/): Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
- [What is the US spending all their war money on?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/what-is-the-us-spending-all-their-war-money-on/): Why is the US Pentagon asking for more money for the war on Iran?
- [Indonesian officials race to contain wildfires as dozens of schools shut](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/indonesian-officials-race-to-contain-wildfires-as-dozens-of-schools-shut/): Cloud-seeding aircraft have been deployed as dozens of schools remain closed due to poor air quality.
- [Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/ukraines-40-day-campaign-has-not-brought-the-war-closer-to-an-end/): Kyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.
- [Iran threat prompted secret Trump flight from Turkiye: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/iran-threat-prompted-secret-trump-flight-from-turkiye-reports/): Trump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.
- [Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraines-zaporizhzhia/): A children’s hospital has also been struck in Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service.
- [Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/donald-trump-says-replacing-gianni-infantino-would-be-a-terrible-mistake/): Trump’s comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president’s defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
- [Somali referee arrives for UEFA Super Cup after World Cup exclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/somali-referee-arrives-for-uefa-super-cup-after-world-cup-exclusion/): Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
- [Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/yemens-houthis-launch-ballistic-missile-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib/): The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.
- [China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/chinas-long-march-7a-rocket-explodes-after-lift-off/): China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
- [Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/huge-fire-breaks-out-at-libyas-zawiya-refinery-after-drone-attack/): National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country’s largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
- [Trump’s media company reports $238m loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/trumps-media-company-reports-238m-loss/): Trump Media & Technology Group earns less than $2m in Q2.
- [Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/family-watches-helplessly-as-colombia-quake-destroys-home/): A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
- [Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/where-did-all-the-money-go-if-the-us-is-running-out-of-weapons/): The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
- [Fire rages after drone strikes Libya’s largest oil refinery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/fire-rages-after-drone-strikes-libyas-largest-oil-refinery/): A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery, the country’s largest operational facility.
- [Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/trump-demands-compensation-from-iran-as-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-continue/): US president seeks payment for ’50 years’ of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.
- [Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/11/colombias-far-right-government-recognises-israeli-claim-over-golan-heights/): The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel’s claims over the illegally annexed territory.
- [Oman says massive oil spill reaches coastline: What damage could it do?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/oman-says-massive-oil-spill-reaches-coastline-what-damage-could-it-do/): Oil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.
- [Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/pro-palestine-football-fans-lament-west-ham-for-signing-manor-solomon/): The 27-year-old Israeli player has used his platform to defend Israel amid the genocide in Gaza.
- [Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-under-its-control-rejects-trump-claims/): Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
- [Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/spanish-super-cup-will-be-held-in-turkiye-in-2027/): The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
- [US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/us-iran-talks-in-deadlock-whats-the-latest/): The US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.
- [Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/five-charts-that-explain-the-high-cost-of-living-in-the-uk/): UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.
- [Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/infantinos-fifa-fate-must-go-to-an-election-says-africa-football-chief/): CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March’s election.
- [Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/falling-danube-flow-forces-shutdown-of-romanias-sole-nuclear-plant/): Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country’s electricity.
- [Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/turkiye-lays-out-mechanisms-of-defence-pact-with-pakistan-saudi-arabia/): Three nations to group ministers, hold ⁠joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
- [Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/eurovision-to-bar-countries-at-war-from-hosting-what-that-means/): Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so – but can still compete, protesters say.
- [Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/civilian-deaths-in-ukraine-in-july-hit-highest-level-since-may-2022-un/): At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said.
- [Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/fulham-walk-off-in-malaga-in-friendly-repeat-of-senegal-afcon-final-protest/): Fulham’s friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
- [Israel trucks out Gaza’s rubble to ‘hide genocide’ and ‘redraw the map’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/israel-trucks-out-gazas-rubble-to-hide-genocide-and-redraw-the-map/): Israel carts away Gaza’s rubble to destroy war crimes evidence and make the landscape unliveable, rights groups say.
- [Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons/): Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player, holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in league history.
- [Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/yemeni-forces-say-houthi-attack-repelled-in-taiz-amid-escalation/): Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
- [Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/singapore-flagged-container-ship-crashes-into-riverbank-in-india/): A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.
- [Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/japan-protests-as-russias-putin-visits-disputed-kuril-islands/): Japanese PM says Putin’s visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is ‘unacceptable’.
- [What postcolonialism looks like in Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/what-postcolonialism-looks-like-in-southeast-asia/): AJ’s Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries
- [Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/life-and-loss-as-a-first-responder-in-southern-lebanon/): A new Al Jazeera film speaks to the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon’s largest city.
- [Three US states to hold executions on same day for first time since 2010](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/three-us-states-to-hold-executions-on-same-day-for-first-time-since-2010/): The last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas.
- [As temperatures soar, ‘exceptionally serious’ drought imperils UK farmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/as-temperatures-soar-exceptionally-serious-drought-imperils-uk-farmers/): Farmers trying to adapt to extreme weather say even with the best planning, their industry is facing its toughest test.
- [Part of children’s hospital collapses in Colombia earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/part-of-childrens-hospital-collapses-in-colombia-earthquake/): Security cameras captured the moment part of a children’s hospital in Cali collapsed.
- [How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/how-to-stay-safe-during-an-earthquake-a-visual-guide/): Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
- [US diplomat calls Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes ‘act of terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/us-diplomat-calls-israeli-settler-siege-of-west-bank-homes-act-of-terror/): Israeli settlers have blocked the homes of three Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting them off from food and supplies.
- [Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/palestinian-women-in-gaza-face-legal-hurdles-in-divorce-struggles/): Amid legal struggles, Gaza women opt for quicker divorces, sacrificing rights to escape prolonged court battles.
- [Israeli strikes in south Lebanon a ‘violation of international law’: PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/israeli-strikes-in-south-lebanon-a-violation-of-international-law-pm/): Prime Minister Nawaf Salam rejects Israel’s claim that villages destroyed in southern Lebanon were military sites.
- [Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/messi-plays-in-inter-miami-defeat-by-leon-only-hours-after-retirement-hint/): Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami’s defeat by Leon.
- [Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/malawi-shock-algeria-and-cameroon-beat-morocco-to-reach-wafcon-final/): Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
- [US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/us-defence-secretary-says-drug-cartels-will-be-targeted-like-isis/): US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
- [Nearly 4 million Afghan children ‘acutely malnourished’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/nearly-4-million-afghan-children-acutely-malnourished/): One in 10 children in Afghanistan are suffering as healthcare funding plummets, Save the Children says.
- [Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/polls-open-in-zambia-presidential-election-as-economic-reforms-tested/): The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.
- [Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/will-the-houthis-shut-down-saudi-arabian-shipping/): The announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia
- [Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/leavitt-to-leave-as-white-house-press-secretary/): Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
- [Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/why-tariffs-are-not-the-right-tool-to-bolster-us-production/): Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.
- [Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/russian-strike-sparks-fire-at-ukraine-port-zelenskyy-seeks-interceptors/): Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.
- [Israeli settlers besiege three Palestinian families in West Bank’s Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/israeli-settlers-besiege-three-palestinian-families-in-west-banks-qusra/): Dozens of settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting off water, power and essential supplies.
- [Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/oman-says-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker-has-reached-its-coast/): Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani environmental authority says.
- [Search efforts in Colombia enter ‘final phase’ as quake toll reaches 265](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/search-efforts-in-colombia-enter-final-phase-as-quake-toll-reaches-265/): President de La Espriella promises to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.
- [Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/three-palestinian-families-besieged-in-their-homes-by-israeli-settlers/): Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.
- [Zimbabwe’s land reform enters a new chapter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/zimbabwes-land-reform-enters-a-new-chapter/): A new land policy is reopening disputes over farms seized during Zimbabwe’s land reform after 2000.
- [Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/olympic-skateboarder-times-epic-stunt-with-solar-eclipse/): Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
- [Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower’s silhouette in Paris sky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-carves-eiffel-towers-silhouette-in-paris-sky/): A partial solar eclipse illuminated Paris’s sky over the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower.
- [Iran war live: US, Tehran exchange opposing claims over Hormuz control](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/iran-war-live-us-tehran-exchange-opposing-claims-over-hormuz-control/): President Trump again insists US has ‘total control’ of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.
- [Half a tonne of Erling Haaland branded cocaine seized in Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/half-a-tonne-of-erling-haaland-branded-cocaine-seized-in-ecuador/): Erling Haaland’s name and image turned up on hundreds of cocaine bricks seized by Ecuadorian police.
- [Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/media-groups-sue-trump-over-paid-access-to-public-social-media-posts/): Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.
- [Trump administration arrests Southern Poverty Law Center expert for fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/trump-administration-arrests-southern-poverty-law-center-expert-for-fraud/): Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
- [PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/psg-win-back-to-back-uefa-super-cups-with-victory-over-aston-villa/): Kvaratskhelia and Doue earn a win for Paris Saint-Germain as 17-year-old Brian Madjo’s goal is in vain for Aston Villa.
- [Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/hegseth-cautions-that-icc-may-investigate-us-boat-strikes-in-latin-america/): US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.
- [US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/us-strikes-in-yemen-killed-153-civilians-in-2025-says-pentagon-review/): The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
- [Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/trump-administration-plans-to-give-ice-officers-electric-shock-gloves/): US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president’s immigration crackdown.
- [Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/israeli-air-strike-kills-one-in-northern-gaza/): Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week
- [Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/drone-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure-deepen-libyas-energy-crisis/): Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya’s energy crisis.
- [11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/11-year-old-boy-shot-by-israeli-forces-in-gaza/): The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.
- [Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/morocco-says-working-to-prevent-potential-new-ceuta-crossings-surge/): Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.
- [Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/thousands-missing-after-colombia-quake-as-rescue-continues/): Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues
- [Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/josh-kushner-bob-iger-buying-los-angeles-lakers-for-record-12-5bn/): Billionaire Mark Walter’s sale of the NBA’s Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.
- [Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/trump-reveals-karoline-leavitt-to-step-down-as-white-house-press-secretary/): Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.
- [‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/platformicide-of-palestine-activists-struggle-to-be-heard-on-meta/): Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.
- [Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/photos-solar-eclipse-plunges-parts-of-europe-into-darkness/): A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
- [Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/israel-vows-to-keep-troops-in-lebanon-gaza-and-syria/): Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.
- [Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/thousands-flee-drought-in-somalia-amid-sharp-aid-decline/): Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.
- [Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iraq-says-september-30-withdrawal-deadline-for-us-led-coalition-final/): A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.
- [Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/brazil-orders-discord-to-suspend-livestreams-after-teens-death/): Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.
- [Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iceland-and-spain-plunged-into-darkness-during-total-solar-eclipse/): A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.
- [Mount Etna eruption disrupts travel at Italy’s Catania airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/mount-etna-eruption-disrupts-travel-at-italys-catania-airport/): Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Italy’s Catania airport after Mount Etna erupted.
- [Lebanese families demand release of detainees held by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/lebanese-families-demand-release-of-detainees-held-by-israel/): Lebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.
- [DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-set-to-become-deadliest-on-record-who-warns/): Outbreak to eclipse West Africa’s Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 if it continues at current pace, WHO chief says.
- [Paramount Skydance mulls CNN sale amid antitrust merger challenge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/paramount-skydance-mulls-cnn-sale-amid-antitrust-merger-challenge/): Paramount’s legal officer hints at CNN sale as 12 states, led by California, file lawsuit to block merger with WBD.
- [Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/drought-exposes-nazi-era-warship-wrecks-beneath-the-danube/): Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels
- [White House construction project to cost almost $1bn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/white-house-construction-project-to-cost-almost-1bn/): The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.
- [Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/colombia-declares-three-days-of-mourning-after-deadly-earthquake/): Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.
- [Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/europe-prepares-for-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-27-years/): Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.
- [PSG vs Aston Villa LIVE: UEFA Super Cup 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/psg-vs-aston-villa-live-uefa-super-cup-2026/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as PSG’s Dembele, Doue and Barcola target more trophies.
- [Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/trump-remarks-on-diminishing-impact-of-pro-israel-groups-in-congress/): Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.
- [As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/as-strait-of-hormuz-transit-drops-trump-again-says-us-has-control/): Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.
- [US consumer inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/us-consumer-inflation-slows-in-july-as-energy-prices-briefly-retreat/): Energy prices declined 1.5 percent in July but remain 14.7 percent higher compared with a year ago.
- [Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iran-remains-defiant-as-it-vows-to-fight-us-until-demands-met/): IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.
- [WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/who-chief-says-trump-vaccine-push-goes-against-decades-of-evidence/): The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.
- [Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/is-russias-economy-cracking-despite-the-iran-war-windfall/): A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
- [‘Burn in hell’: Israeli settlers spread hate through graffiti, attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/burn-in-hell-israeli-settlers-spread-hate-through-graffiti-attacks/): Racist settler graffiti on West Bank homes and schools reveals a brazen ideological drive for Palestinian displacement.
- [Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/argentina-star-messi-not-certain-to-play-much-longer-after-fathers-death/): Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
- [Iran is not anti-imperialist. It is a state calculating survival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iran-is-not-anti-imperialist-it-is-a-state-calculating-survival/): Regardless of its current hostile rhetoric, the Islamic Republic will likely reach a settlement with the US and Israel.
- [Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/why-the-uk-faces-a-prisons-crisis-amid-row-over-release-of-cop-killers/): The killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.
- [Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/lebanon-passes-long-sought-amnesty-law-a-day-after-death-penalty-repeal/): The legislation will ‘exceptionally’ reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon’s parliament speaker.
- [Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/rare-solar-eclipse-to-sweep-across-europe-and-the-arctic/): Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
- [Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/top-iranian-commander-visited-iraq-to-discuss-disarmament-plan-source/): Esmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government’s plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control.
- [Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/egyptian-student-livestreams-his-kidnapping/): Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping
- [Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/why-has-north-korea-fired-a-missile-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills/): Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’.
- [Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over el-Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/sudanese-army-intercepts-rsf-drones-over-el-obeid/): Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.
- [Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/iran-refutes-trumps-claim-to-control-hormuz-whats-the-latest-in-talks/): Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.
- [Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/woman-rescued-after-36-hours-under-rubble-in-colombia/): A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
- [Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/lebanon-ends-executions-where-does-the-death-penalty-still-exist-in-2026/): Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
- [Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/putin-warns-of-tit-for-tat-seizures-of-european-vessels/): If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind ‘wherever necessary’, says Putin.
- [Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/pogba-suffers-new-injury-setback-with-monaco-future-now-in-doubt/): Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
- [More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/more-than-100-passengers-rescued-after-indonesia-ferry-fire/): More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire
- [‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/the-hardest-mission-of-my-life-a-rescuers-loss-in-the-lebanon-war/): A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.
- [Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/wisconsin-race-tight-key-takeaways-from-us-primary-election-results/): Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
- [Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/rybakina-defeats-osaka-advances-to-canadian-open-semifinals-to-play-gauff/): Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
- [A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/a-hydrogen-powered-vehicle-sets-new-land-speed-record/): A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record
- [Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/12/zambias-president-rallies-for-second-term-ahead-of-election/): Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election
- [Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/lebanons-pm-urges-timetable-for-israeli-withdrawal-as-hezbollah-slams-deal/): Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
- [Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/trump-dismisses-mental-health-concerns-on-uss-lincoln-aircraft-carrier/): Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
- [Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-supporting-terrorist-settlers-in-qusra/): Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra
- [Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/wildfires-rage-across-europe-as-heatwaves-drive-record-temperatures/): Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
- [Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-amid-iran-war/): Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
- [Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/former-cambridge-professor-accused-of-plagiarism-found-dead/): Jason Arday’s body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.
- [Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/mount-etna-eruption-and-volcanic-ash-shut-sicilys-busiest-airport/): Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
- [New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/new-aerial-video-reveals-huge-scale-of-oil-spill-off-oman/): A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.
- [Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/son-of-mexicos-former-president-amlo-alleges-us-revoked-his-visa/): The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
- [CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/ceo-pay-skyrockets-in-2025-amid-growing-income-inequality-in-the-us/): Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker’s median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.
- [Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/italian-police-recover-stolen-paintings-worth-over-10m/): Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
- [Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/art-offers-young-gaza-survivors-solace-and-escape-from-wars-devastation/): Young survivors of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
- [Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/woman-charged-over-vandalism-of-world-war-ii-memorial-in-washington-dc/): The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
- [Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-allow-400m-ballroom-project-to-proceed/): Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
- [British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/british-cyclist-finlay-tarling-dies-in-tour-of-portugal-crash-aged-19/): Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a ‘serious accident’ on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.
- [Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing/): Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
- [What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/whats-next-for-far-right-reform-uk-after-farages-by-election-win/): What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
- [Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/analysis-israels-government-cant-disown-west-bank-settler-violence/): Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.
- [Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/liverpool-to-sell-minority-stake-to-consortium-including-jeff-bezos/): The 1892 Holdings consortium, led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia, also includes Bezos’s K5 Sports Fund.
- [Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/qatar-challenges-afc-over-open-letter-attacking-fifa-president-infantino/): Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.
- [Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/zambia-suspends-vote-counting-in-election-citing-violence/): Zambia’s electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.
- [Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing/): Mangione admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court, still faces separate state charges.
- [Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/top-french-court-upholds-assisted-dying-law-rejects-teen-social-media-ban/): The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
- [Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/philippines-drug-war-victims-seek-justice-through-truth-commission/): Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.
- [Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/mutual-defence-the-alliances-that-preceded-turkiye-pakistan-saudi-pact/): The pact says an armed ⁠⁠attack on any one of the ⁠⁠three countries would be ⁠⁠regarded as an ⁠⁠attack against them all.
- [Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/kushner-to-visit-israel-after-netanyahu-rejects-gaza-board-of-peace-plan/): Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.
- [Ahmed al-Sharaa: A New Vision for Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/ahmed-al-sharaa-a-new-vision-for-syria/): An exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.
- [Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/russia-stance-will-be-defended-in-court-pledges-world-athletics-chief-coe/): Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.
- [Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/pakistan-pms-red-line-warning-to-india-over-water-treaty/): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
- [Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/saudi-arabia-announces-start-of-red-sea-defence-alliance-will-it-work/): Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.
- [US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/us-missionary-kidnapped-in-niger-released-after-nine-months-in-captivity/): Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.
- [Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/huckabee-calls-israeli-settlers-terrorists-can-us-push-end-qusra-siege/): US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/israeli-pm-netanyahu-calls-uk-the-islamic-republic-of-britain/): The Israeli PM’s remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK’s Labour government.
- [Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/rising-australian-golfer-bang-dies-of-brain-haemorrhage-in-thailand-aged-18/): Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
- [Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/israeli-forces-block-activists-from-reaching-besieged-qusra-families/): About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.
- [Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/israeli-soldiers-prevent-aid-delivery-to-besieged-palestinians/): Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians
- [Seven killed in tunnel accident at Indian hydropower project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/seven-killed-in-tunnel-accident-at-indian-hydropower-project/): Water and debris burst into a state-run hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand following a landslide.
- [Scrutiny over Farage’s finances has ‘hurt Reform UK support’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/scrutiny-over-farages-finances-has-hurt-reform-uk-support/): Scrutiny over Farage’s finances has ‘hurt Reform UK support’
- [UK far-right leader Farage re-elected in boycotted by-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/uk-far-right-leader-farage-re-elected-in-boycotted-by-election/): Nigel Farage re-elected in Clacton by-election after resigning amid scrutiny over his finances.
- [Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title​](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/swiatek-defeats-rybakina-to-claim-canadian-open-title/): Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek defeats Elena Rybakina in Toronto to claim the WTA Canadian Open title.
- [Russia says hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities in new strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/russia-says-hit-ukrainian-railway-and-port-facilities-in-new-strikes/): Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.
- [New Zealand break ranks with Oceania as FIFA’s Infantino divide grows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/new-zealand-break-ranks-with-oceania-as-fifas-infantino-divide-grows/): Oceania have offered support to Gianni Infantino, but New Zealand have gone against their own confederation in FIFA row.
- [US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/us-accuses-dozens-of-countries-of-helping-china-avoid-trumps-tariffs/): White House report claims tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue lost to transshipments.
- [Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/tanzid-makes-history-as-bangladesh-dominate-first-australia-test/): Tanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.
- [What is a ‘ceasefire’ supposed to achieve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/what-is-a-ceasefire-supposed-to-achieve/): Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Ukraine: four ceasefires, none that held. AJLabs on why truces keep collapsing.
- [A year after student protests that shook Valjevo: Serbia at a crossroads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/a-year-after-student-protests-that-shook-valjevo-serbia-at-a-crossroads/): Protests that erupted after railway station canopy collapsed, killing 16, have grown into a broad social movement.
- [La Liga: Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/la-liga-barcelona-key-talking-points-heading-into-new-2026-27-season/): Barcelona will aim to become the first club to three-peat in the Spain Primera Division since 2008-11 Pep Guardiola era.
- [South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/south-africa-end-nigerias-womens-world-cup-hope-ghana-beat-ivory-coast/): South Africa and Ghana claim Africa’s two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out.
- [Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/stolen-matisse-art-found-in-brazil/): Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil
- [The Gambian women turning grief into song](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/the-gambian-women-turning-grief-into-song/): Known as Kanyeleng, the women have transformed infertility and child loss through a tradition of music and sisterhood.
- [Flock adds safeguards to licence-plate readers after wave of stalking cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/flock-adds-safeguards-to-licence-plate-readers-after-wave-of-stalking-cases/): US firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
- [Nigel Farage defeats Count Binface to reclaim UK parliamentary seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/nigel-farage-defeats-count-binface-to-reclaim-uk-parliamentary-seat/): The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes in the Clacton by-election, compared with 9,455 for Binface.
- [Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day coma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/prichard-colon-dies-from-boxing-injury-that-resulted-in-221-day-coma/): Prichard Colon suffered neurological damage that required emergency surgery following a boxing bout in 2015.
- [North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/north-korea-fumes-over-upcoming-us-south-korea-military-drills/): Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world ‘to the brink of nuclear war’.
- [Al Jazeera speaks to Count Binface as Farage claims Clacton victory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/al-jazeera-speaks-to-count-binface-as-farage-claims-clacton-victory/): Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull spoke to candidate for MP, Count Binface, as votes were counted in Clacton.
- [How much power does the US hold in Venezuela?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/how-much-power-does-the-us-hold-in-venezuela/): After Maduro’s removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to ‘own’ Venezuela.
- [Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/salvage-work-begins-on-tanker-leaking-oil-off-oman-risk-firm-says/): Environmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.
- [Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/record-rainfall-leaves-four-dead-thousands-stranded-in-japan/): Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
- [Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/fear-and-attacks-grip-taybeh-the-last-all-christian-town-in-the-west-bank/): Historic Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian town in the occupied West Bank, targeted by settlers in coordinated attacks.
- [Oil slick from tanker carrying sanctioned Russian crude reaches Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/oil-slick-from-tanker-carrying-sanctioned-russian-crude-reaches-oman/): An oil slick from the tanker the Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coastline weeks after the vessel ran aground.
- [Mali says 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/mali-says-82-soldiers-captured-by-armed-groups-have-been-freed/): Malian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
- [Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/brazil-begins-exploring-retaliatory-options-to-new-us-tariffs/): Brazil has not yet decided whether it will proceed with retaliatory measures, but commits to defending its position.
- [UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/un-palestinian-ministry-condemn-israeli-settler-siege-of-west-bank-homes/): UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra ‘criminal’ and ‘inhumane’.
- [Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/why-osuns-election-matters-for-nigerias-2027-vote/): The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.
- [Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/taiwans-white-wolf-leads-lonely-crusade-to-reunify-with-china/): Taipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
- [AI escapes confinement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/ai-escapes-confinement/): Over the course of two weeks, AI companies said that some of their AI models managed to hack systems.
- [Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/talks-between-government-and-opposition-mark-a-new-chapter-for-venezuela/): The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela’s opposition. But what will they achieve?
- [Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/bodycam-captures-lightning-striking-metres-from-us-police-officers/): Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
- [Could Trump actually run for a third term as president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/could-trump-actually-run-for-a-third-term-as-president/): Donald Trump says the law stopping him from seeking a third presidential term is ‘very strong’.
- [UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/uae-accuses-iran-of-attacks-on-two-adnoc-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz/): No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called ‘piracy’ and a threat to global energy security.
- [Israel’s Katz hails settlers for ‘holding onto’ Palestinian land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/israels-katz-hails-settlers-for-holding-onto-palestinian-land/): Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for ‘holding onto’ Palestinian land.
- [Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/iran-war-live-us-eyes-indefinite-iran-naval-blockade/): US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran ‘indefinitely’.
- [Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/yemen-faces-highest-risk-of-returning-to-war-since-2022-truce-un-warns/): Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
- [Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/gaza-city-police-chief-killed-as-israel-pushes-on-with-deadly-strikes/): Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis.
- [Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/kennedy-center-votes-to-restore-trumps-name-to-venue-close-for-two-years/): Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.
- [What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/whats-at-stake-in-zambias-elections/): The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.
- [Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/mexico-says-colombia-rejected-its-earthquake-rescue-team/): Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.
- [Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, including police chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-two-including-police-chief/): Israeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.
- [Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/tate-supporters-rally-for-brothers-ahead-of-bail-hearing-in-miami/): Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing.
- [Are We in the Singularity?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/are-we-in-the-singularity/): Sam Altman just said AI has entered “the singularity.”
- [Photos: Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/photos-cuba-marks-fidel-castros-100th-birthday/): Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his legacy continues to overshadow the island. 
- [Huge explosion rocks Italian munitions factory south of Rome](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/huge-explosion-rocks-italian-munitions-factory-south-of-rome/): A powerful explosion tore through a munitions faction south of the Italian capital Rome on Thursday.
- [Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/colombia-earthquake-hospitals-adapt-to-save-lives-amid-widespread-damage/): Earthquake damages Cali’s hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.
- [Israeli forces order families to evacuate homes in Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/israeli-forces-order-families-to-evacuate-homes-in-qusra/): Israeli forces have ordered Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes in Qusra
- [Passenger train derails, injuring several in southern England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/passenger-train-derails-injuring-several-in-southern-england/): A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England, injuring at least 11 people, and two of them seriously.
- [Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/sudan-army-says-rsf-advance-on-key-town-bordering-ethiopia/): Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.
- [Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/poland-arrests-man-who-allegedly-tried-to-kill-ukrainian-american/): The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow’s critics in Warsaw.
- [Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/judge-nixes-trump-lawsuit-alleging-harvard-did-not-protect-jewish-students/): Ruling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
- [Carrick urges Manchester United to sign more transfers to boost title bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/carrick-urges-manchester-united-to-sign-more-transfers-to-boost-title-bid/): United’s preseason outlay pales in comparison with some of their fellow title contenders.
- [Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/europe-swelters-in-latest-wave-of-extreme-heat/): UK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
- [DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-spreads-to-a-sixth-province/): Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures.
- [Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/trump-administration-gutted-federal-civil-rights-enforcement-hrw-says/): A new report finds key federal agencies have stopped providing oversight of civil rights laws nationally.
- [Gaza mural for Burger King worker fired for shouting ‘Free Palestine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/gaza-mural-for-burger-king-worker-fired-for-shouting-free-palestine/): Artists in Gaza painted a mural honouring former Burger King employee Arianna Hamilton.
- [Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/reports-of-us-sailors-in-middle-east-trying-to-jump-ship-spark-outcry/): US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
- [China and Indonesia’s joint naval drills anger Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/china-and-indonesias-joint-naval-drills-anger-taiwan/): Chinese state media have released footage of a joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
- [Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/turkiyes-ak-party-turns-25-a-journey-of-change-and-renewal/): In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
- [Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/will-all-out-war-in-yemen-reignite-as-the-houthis-escalate-attacks/): Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
- [Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/zambian-president-hichilema-votes-as-he-seeks-second-term/): Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.
- [Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/ebola-outbreak-caused-by-new-animal-transmission-what-that-means/): More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.
- [Ukraine attacks key Russian grain terminal on Black Sea port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/13/ukraine-attacks-key-russian-grain-terminal-on-black-sea-port/): Ukraine has damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the Novorossiysk port.
- [Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/why-has-israel-escalated-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire/): At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
- [Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-live-fa-community-shield/): Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/trump-threatens-to-make-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-can-he/): US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.
- [‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy/): Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
- [The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/the-post-hormuz-era-offers-africa-a-great-opportunity/): But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
- [Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/doctor-describes-amputating-girls-leg-in-gaza-without-anaesthesia/): ‘We were praying for her to faint’.
- [Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/premier-league-key-talking-points-heading-into-the-new-2026-27-season/): City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years.
- [At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/at-least-12-people-killed-in-hungary-bus-crash/): Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
- [3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/3-year-old-girl-rescued-100-hours-after-colombia-earthquake/): A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake.
- [Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/cincinnati-open-djokovic-stunned-by-tirante-in-second-round/): Novak Djokovic struggled in the hot conditions and was ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon.
- [Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/live-video-captures-panic-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-park-in-kentucky/): Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
- [Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/mohamed-salahs-trabzonspor-debut-ends-in-draw-with-kasimpasa/): The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
- [Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/australia-to-begin-gun-buyback-scheme-in-response-to-bondi-shooting/): Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi killed 15 people.
- [UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/ufc-330-makhachev-secures-record-setting-win-against-machado-garry/): Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
- [New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/new-satellite-images-show-europes-disappearing-rivers-due-to-drought/): Half of Europe’s land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.
- [Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-as-nashville-thrash-inter-miami-in-mls/): Messi’s record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
- [A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/a-nation-divided-what-do-israelis-want-in-octobers-elections/): Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.
- [How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/how-a-simple-lighter-has-become-the-backbone-of-life-in-gaza/): In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.
- [Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/bangladesh-make-history-with-first-ever-test-cricket-win-in-australia/): Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
- [Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/russian-strikes-kill-ukrainian-woman-as-nato-jet-downs-drone-over-romania/): Romania’s Defence Ministry didn’t specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
- [Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/indonesias-magnitude-7-7-quake-kills-at-least-51-displaces-thousands/): Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.
- [Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/yemeni-government-forces-hit-back-after-new-houthi-offensive/): Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
- [Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/australia-gun-buyback-spurred-by-bondi-attack-to-start-in-november-pm-says/): Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last year.
- [Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/israel-strikes-south-lebanon-again-as-families-flee-north/): Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
- [Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/observers-say-zambias-election-marred-by-reports-of-intimidation-violence/): Vote counting in Thursday’s presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
- [Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/who-killed-tupac-what-to-know-about-the-trial-of-duane-keffe-d-davis/): Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur’s death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.
- [Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/al-jazeera-journalist-opens-beach-cafe-in-the-gaza-she-loves/): Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war
- [Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/hamas-leader-heads-to-cairo-for-gaza-talks-ahead-of-kushner-visit/): Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
- [Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/army-drops-roses-on-syrian-crowds-in-a-far-cry-from-war/): Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
- [As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/as-petrol-prices-soar-electric-bikes-gain-ground-in-nigeria/): Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
- [Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/iran-war-live-talks-on-hormuz-strait-continue-israel-kills-11-in-lebanon/): Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
- [Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/colombia-asks-trump-to-suspend-tariffs-as-country-reels-from-earthquake/): Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
- [At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/at-least-five-reported-dead-amid-flooding-in-us-state-of-indiana/): Indiana’s state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.
- [Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/yemens-government-says-houthi-strikes-hit-residential-areas-in-marib/): Yemen’s Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as ‘escalation’ that threatens lives and increases suffering.
- [Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/why-is-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-worsening/): Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.
- [US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/us-democrats-finalise-major-shakeup-to-2028-presidential-primary-calendar/): South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
- [Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/qatar-denies-it-is-detaining-three-iranian-bomber-pilots/): Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries ‘misleading statements’.
- [Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/moroccan-police-arrest-over-100-migrants-trying-to-reach-spanish-enclave/): A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.
- [Moroccan Police Intercept Migrants Heading for Ceuta Enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/moroccan-police-intercept-migrants-heading-for-ceuta-enclave/): Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.
- [Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/canadian-petition-to-expel-us-ambassador-gains-over-170000-signatures/): The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.
- [California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/california-tackles-multiple-wildfires-as-firefighter-workforce-faces-strain/): The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
- [Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 69](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/death-toll-from-zimbabwe-ferry-disaster-rises-to-69/): Police say 23 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.
- [Inter Milan sign England’s Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/inter-milan-sign-englands-djed-spence-from-tottenham-hotspur/): The 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports.
- [US aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/us-aircraft-carrier-expected-to-relieve-uss-lincoln-in-middle-east/): The USS Washington’s movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.
- [Cleanup underway as Russian oil spill reaches Oman’s coastline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/cleanup-underway-as-russian-oil-spill-reaches-omans-coastline/): Cleanup crews are responding along 12 kilometres of Omani coastline following an oil spill from the grounded tanker.
- [La Liga: Real Madrid key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/la-liga-real-madrid-key-talking-points-heading-into-new-2026-27-season/): Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga.
- [One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/one-killed-dozens-injured-after-wildfire-hits-croatian-coast/): At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.
- [Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/erdogan-says-egypt-could-join-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact/): Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.
- [UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/uk-pm-burnham-reacts-to-death-of-former-cambridge-professor/): Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.
- [Tropical Storm Lala expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/tropical-storm-lala-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-nears-hawaii/): Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.
- [Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/israeli-settlers-besiege-palestinian-families-in-occupied-west-bank/): Three Palestinian families say they have been trapped inside their homes in the occupied West Bank for nearly a week.
- [Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/ukraine-hits-russian-starlink-style-network-moscow-tracks-arms-package/): Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia’s southwestern Samara region.
- [Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/sudans-al-burhan-pledges-immunity-for-dialogue-rules-out-hemedti-return/): Al-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.
- [How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/how-blind-football-is-helping-women-overcome-barriers-in-mexico/): Mexico is sending its first blind women’s football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.
- [Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/sedition-to-anthem-many-lives-of-azadi-chants-in-indias-youth-protests/): A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting ‘Azadi’, which means freedom.
- [The next Yemen war might be different](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/the-next-yemen-war-might-be-different/): Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.   
- [Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/five-years-on-how-will-taliban-deal-with-armed-opposition/): The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.
- [Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University, multiple suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/five-wounded-in-shooting-at-virginia-state-university-multiple-suspects/): Police found the gunshot victims near the university’s residence halls.
- [Vienna woman sues city for discrimination over toilet fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/vienna-woman-sues-city-for-discrimination-over-toilet-fees/): An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.
- [Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/black-professor-at-centre-of-cambridge-plagiarism-row-found-dead/): Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.
- [Afghans mark five years of Taliban rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/afghans-mark-five-years-of-taliban-rule/): Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.
- [Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/afghan-refugees-face-an-uncertain-future-as-europe-shifts-to-the-right/): With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.
- [What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/what-the-taliban-achieved-and-failed-to-achieve-in-five-years/): The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.
- [Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/japanese-minister-visits-shrine-to-war-dead-angering-china-south-korea/): Defence Minister Koizumi’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII.
- [Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/aftermath-of-deadly-indonesia-earthquake/): Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.
- [Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/modi-threatens-to-target-intellectual-naxals-in-independence-day-speech/): The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.
- [Is China seeking to copy Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/is-china-seeking-to-copy-irans-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-around-taiwan/): Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.
- [At scene of deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/at-scene-of-deadly-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-home/): An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.
- [FIFA World Cup and Olympics cited as Coe warns of politicians near sport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/fifa-world-cup-and-olympics-cited-as-coe-warns-of-politicians-near-sport/): World Athletics’ president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
- [Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/bangladesh-rock-australia-as-historic-test-win-in-sight/): Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
- [Arteta assures Arsenal fans over contract before Man City clash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/arteta-assures-arsenal-fans-over-contract-before-man-city-clash/): Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved.
- [The women India’s biggest river project forgot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/the-women-indias-biggest-river-project-forgot/): As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.
- [Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/venus-williams-hits-13-game-tennis-losing-streak-with-cincinnati-open-exit/): Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.
- [South Korea’s president wants talks with North to end Korean War](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/south-koreas-president-wants-talks-with-north-to-end-korean-war/): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
- [Moment Israeli forces storm wedding hall in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/moment-israeli-forces-storm-wedding-hall-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces stormed a wedding hall in al-Eizariya town in the occupied West Bank and assaulted Palestinian attendees.
- [Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon as attacks intensify](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/israeli-strike-kills-seven-in-south-lebanon-as-attacks-intensify/): Deadliest Israeli attack in Lebanon since June agreements significantly reduced hostilities.
- [A Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be too costly for Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/a-syrian-intervention-in-lebanon-would-be-too-costly-for-damascus/): Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.
- [FIFA’s Infantino gets Giuliani backing in World Cup selloff fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/fifas-infantino-gets-giuliani-backing-in-world-cup-selloff-fallout/): Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA’s Gianni Infantino ‘it’s just politics’.
- [Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/small-scale-projects-offer-hope-for-gaza-farmers-rebuilding-lives/): Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza’s farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction
- [Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/taiwan-passes-defence-budget-after-record-delay-retains-drone-funding/): Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
- [On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/on-the-ground-in-indonesia-following-7-7-magnitude-earthquake/): A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.
- [Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/morocco-boosts-ceuta-security-amid-calls-for-mass-migrant-crossing/): Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.
- [How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/how-a-sudanese-refugee-became-a-head-teacher-in-a-chadian-camp/): Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
- [India marks 80th Independence Day with military display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/india-marks-80th-independence-day-with-military-display/): India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
- [Did the US really destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capability?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/did-the-us-really-destroy-irans-ballistic-missile-capability/): The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream”.
- [What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/what-we-know-about-the-crisis-aboard-the-uss-lincoln/): The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- [Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/iran-says-no-decision-yet-on-a-return-to-talks-with-the-us/): FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.
- [US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/us-president-trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-us-territory/): US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
- [HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/hrw-says-us-civil-rights-enforcement-reduced-under-trump-what-to-know/): A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.
- [At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/at-least-two-killed-as-magnitude-7-7-quake-hits-indonesia/): Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
- [7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-eastern-indonesia/): A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.
- [Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/venezuela-says-131-political-prisoners-freed-amid-post-maduro-talks/): As detainees granted ‘alternative’ to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela’s reconciliation.
- [Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/lula-holds-slim-lead-over-flavio-bolsonaro-ahead-of-brazil-election/): A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election.
- [Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/buenaventura-residents-criticise-state-neglect-after-colombias-earthquake/): Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
- [Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/mangione-pleads-guilty-as-polarising-ceo-killing-reaches-new-phase/): Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
- [Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/iran-war-live-trump-vows-to-make-hormuz-us-territory-pretty-soon/): US President Trump says that ‘pretty soon’ he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.
- [Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/families-angered-by-slow-search-for-loved-ones-after-colombia-quake/): Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.
- [UN urges support for Afghan women’s aid five years into Taliban rule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/15/un-urges-support-for-afghan-womens-aid-five-years-into-taliban-rule/): More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.
- [Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/yemens-government-says-houthi-attack-on-al-makha-kills-at-least-four/): Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
- [Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/14/houthi-attack-on-port-kills-four-eroding-truce-with-yemens-government/): Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen’s government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.
- [Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-says-iran-will-not-make-the-deal-he-believes-is-necessary/): Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
- [Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/civilians-paying-price-as-israeli-military-raises-stakes-in-lebanon-unifil/): UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.
- [Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/palestinian-american-reunites-with-family-under-siege-in-west-bank/): Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.
- [Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/death-toll-from-capsized-ferry-in-zimbabwe-rises-to-92/): Search efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.
- [Photos: Search for Indonesia earthquake victims continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/photos-search-for-indonesia-earthquake-victims-continues/): At least 68 killed in eastern Indonesia as aftershocks and landslides hamper aid.
- [Gaza flotilla sets sail from the UK in bid to break Israeli siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/gaza-flotilla-sets-sail-from-the-uk-in-bid-to-break-israeli-siege/): A boat has left Bristol as part of a wider campaign to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
- [Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/why-did-trump-scale-back-war-games-with-south-korea/): US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- [CAIR slams Texas governor’s ‘anti-Muslim stunt’ on airport washing stations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/cair-slams-texas-governors-anti-muslim-stunt-on-airport-washing-stations/): Abbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.
- [Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/russia-maintains-election-ban-on-opposition-yabloko-jails-deputy-head/): Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin’s clampdown on the political party ahead of September’s parliamentary vote.
- [Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/russian-politician-sentenced-to-11-years-for-opposing-war-in-ukraine/): Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.
- [Netanyahu’s Likud Party holds primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/netanyahus-likud-party-holds-primaries-ahead-of-israels-general-elections/): On Monday, Israel’s governing party will determine its candidate list for the next election.
- [Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/britain-deploys-military-as-wildfires-spread-across-europe/): Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe
- [Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/explosion-reported-at-school-in-afghan-capital-kabul/): The cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.
- [Syria launches probe into death of ‘White Helmet’ rescuer in police custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/syria-launches-probe-into-death-of-white-helmet-rescuer-in-police-custody/): Family members allege security officers ignored warnings about the man’s hemophilia and subjected him to severe abuse.
- [Clashes between government and opposition fighters in Somalia’s Baidoa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/clashes-between-government-and-opposition-fighters-in-somalias-baidoa/): Heavy clashes broke out in Baidoa, Somalia between federal troops and armed opposition groups.
- [Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/somali-army-clashes-with-rebel-forces-for-control-of-key-city-baidoa/): Somali forces repel rebel fighters in Baidoa after intense fighting involving explosives and dozens of casualties.
- [War on Iran: Phase II, Day 37](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/war-on-iran-phase-ii-day-37/): Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.
- [British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/british-pm-burnham-duped-by-white-house-impostor/): The FBI has warned of ‘malicious actors’ misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials.
- [Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/palestinians-israelis-sceptical-of-gaza-plan-as-kushner-visits-region/): US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli PM Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.
- [Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/rights-group-urges-fifa-to-block-infantino-re-election-bid-over-term-limits/): FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation’s statutes.
- [How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/how-russian-dissidents-are-being-punished-by-both-russia-and-europe/): While Moscow is stripping citizenship rights, European states are curbing access to legal status for Russian emigres.
- [Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/democrats-rebuke-trump-over-scaling-back-military-drills-with-south-korea/): Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
- [Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/iran-signals-readiness-for-us-ground-operations-as-mou-expires/): Iran’s more offensive posture follows Trump’s comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
- [Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as MoU expires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-demands-iran-put-up-the-white-flag-of-surrender-as-mou-expires/): President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November’s US midterms.
- [Police execute controlled World War II–era Mine explosion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/police-execute-controlled-world-war-ii-era-mine-explosion/): Video footage released by police on Sunday shows Slovak bomb disposal experts executing a mine detonation.
- [French Serie A footballer Yael Trepy in intensive care after near-drowning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/french-serie-a-footballer-yael-trepy-in-intensive-care-after-near-drowning/): Italian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.
- [Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-hails-mecca-pact-can-it-replace-the-regions-us-security-umbrella/): As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
- [Global condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/global-condemnation-of-israeli-settler-violence-against-palestinians/): Global condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians
- [Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/lula-and-bolsonaros-son-launch-rival-bids-for-brazil-presidency/): Brazil’s presidential race is officially underway.
- [Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/boat-sets-sail-from-bristol-aiming-to-break-israels-siege-of-gaza/): Twelve people including the captain are on board the vessel named Kate, in the latest attempt to deliver aid.
- [Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/will-europe-hear-a-landmark-russian-climate-change-case/): The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren’t giving up.
- [Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-scales-down-war-games-with-south-korea-why-it-matters/): US president cites Seoul’s reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea’s leader as reasons.
- [Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/yemens-drone-war-rivals-flex-growing-aerial-muscle/): Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.
- [Cameroon celebrates after winning first ever WAFCON title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/cameroon-celebrates-after-winning-first-ever-wafcon-title/): Cameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3–0 in the final.
- [Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/why-kushner-met-hamas-leaders-and-what-it-means-for-trumps-gaza-roadmap/): Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.
- [Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-orders-us-to-scale-back-south-korea-military-drills/): Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
- [Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/arsenal-preview-key-questions-heading-into-2026-27-premier-league-season/): Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?
- [US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/us-iran-memorandum-of-understanding-expires-how-and-why-it-fell-apart/): Trump deemed the MoU ‘over’ within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a ‘ceasefire’.
- [Jason Arday’s death is institutional murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/jason-ardays-death-is-institutional-murder/): Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.
- [Israel’s religious right is changing the state from within](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/israels-religious-right-is-changing-the-state-from-within/): Religious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel’s institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.
- [Watch: Young chef, 16, cooking up gourmet meals in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/watch-young-chef-16-cooking-up-gourmet-meals-in-gaza/): Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.
- [Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/is-china-encroaching-upon-indian-territory-in-arunachal-pradesh/): India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- [Indian temple stampede kills seven people and injures dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/indian-temple-stampede-kills-seven-people-and-injures-dozens/): A stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India kills seven people and injures nineteen more.
- [Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/iraqi-kurdish-pm-barzanis-office-targeted-in-drone-attack/): Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM’s office and security chief’s residence; no casualties reported.
- [USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/uss-lincoln-crisis-how-it-compares-to-past-aircraft-carrier-deployments/): The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.
- [Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/photos-rising-energy-prices-disrupt-education-on-cambodias-tonle-sap-lake/): Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.
- [Will India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement force Modi’s BJP to rethink its politics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/will-indias-cockroach-movement-force-modis-bjp-to-rethink-its-politics/): Modi’s BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the ‘Cockroach’ movement.
- [Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/inside-the-uks-stressful-cost-of-living-crisis-burnham-hopes-to-tackle/): Britain’s new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
- [At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/at-least-six-people-killed-in-ukrainian-missile-attack-on-russias-belgorod/): Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.
- [Kushner to meet Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/kushner-to-meet-netanyahu-to-push-trump-gaza-plan/): The talks come one day after the US president’s son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.
- [Outrage as Colombia’s president hands out footballs as residents await aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/outrage-as-colombias-president-hands-out-footballs-as-residents-await-aid/): Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.
- [Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/cincinnati-open-sabalenka-takes-six-match-points-to-defeat-gibson/): Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- [Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/scottie-scheffler-wins-st-jude-championship-by-eight-shots/): Scheffler’s 21st career PGA Tour title earns the American $3.6m for his resounding victory at TPC Southwind.
- [Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/japans-economy-slows-missing-growth-forecasts/): GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
- [Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/rodri-headed-to-barcelona-after-man-city-accepts-transfer-bid/): Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
- [Iran’s top negotiator declares victory in war against the US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/irans-top-negotiator-declares-victory-in-war-against-the-us-and-israel/): Iran’s Parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared both a military and political victory.
- [At least seven dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/at-least-seven-dead-in-stampede-like-incident-at-india-temple/): The fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India’s Bihar state.
- [Cameroon dominates Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/cameroon-dominates-malawi-to-win-first-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-title/): The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim a first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.
- [Lawyer says Israel’s targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/lawyer-says-israels-targeting-of-palestinian-women-is-a-form-of-genocide/): Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.
- [Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/palestinian-american-travels-to-west-bank-home-encircled-by-israeli-settler/): Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.
- [Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in museum heist during Italian holiday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/thieves-steal-renaissance-artworks-in-museum-heist-during-italian-holiday/): As Messina celebrated Sicilian holiday Ferragosto, thieves struck the MuMe museum to steal the masterworks by Antonello.
- [Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/zambia-incumbent-takes-early-election-lead-as-opposition-alleges-armed-raid/): President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
- [Rare Pallas’s cat captured on camera in northern Iran mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/rare-pallass-cat-captured-on-camera-in-northern-iran-mountains/): Footage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.
- [Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/can-the-au-make-its-current-sudan-mission-count/): The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.
- [Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/israeli-settlers-pitch-tents-for-new-illegal-outpost-in-occupied-west-bank/): UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is ‘using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing’ in the West Bank.
- [Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-countrys-history/): A top UN official says ‘speed, scale, and solidarity’ needed ‘before this virus gets even further ahead of us’.
- [Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/israeli-minister-calls-for-killing-30-to-40%e2%80%b2-palestinians-in-gaza-nightly/): Far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir sits on Israel’s security cabinet, which helps shape war and policy.
- [UN’s Albanese: Israel outsourcing coercion to settlers in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/uns-albanese-israel-outsourcing-coercion-to-settlers-in-west-bank/): UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.
- [Iran war live: Tehran-US MoU set to expire; Hamas’s al-Khayya meets Kushner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/iran-war-live-tehran-us-mou-set-to-expire-hamass-al-khayya-meets-kushner/): Hamas calls on Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.
- [Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/israel-releases-35-palestinian-prisoners-back-into-gaza/): Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.
- [Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-says-us-to-substantially-reduce-military-drills-with-south-korea/): US president says he’s ‘not happy’ about the drills, citing his ‘very good relationship’ with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
- [Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia between the superpowers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/anwar-ibrahim-malaysia-between-the-superpowers/): Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.
- [Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/hundreds-of-migrants-arrested-near-ceuta-border-in-latest-crackdown/): Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.
- [What could stop Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/what-could-stop-israeli-settler-attacks-on-palestinians/): Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel’s far-right Netanyahu government.
- [Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-return-to-strongholds-to-launch-runs-for-president/): Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.
- [US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/us-admiral-praises-uss-lincoln-crew-amid-reported-mental-health-concerns/): Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
- [Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/erdogan-says-hamas-acted-sincerely-criticises-israeli-attacks/): Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.
- [Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/israelis-harass-palestinian-owned-cafe-in-iceland-tear-down-palestine-map/): CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine
- [Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/death-toll-rises-to-84-from-capsized-ferry-in-zimbabwe/): The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.
- [Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/erdogan-calls-for-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-amid-oil-disruption/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
- [Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/kushner-meets-hamas-leaders-in-egypt-to-push-trumps-gaza-plan/): Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.
- [Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/erdogan-says-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-are-a-serious-concern-for-turkiye/): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.
- [Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-at-end-of-season/): Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season.
- [‘Water and salt’: Qusra residents trapped in Israeli settler siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/water-and-salt-qusra-residents-trapped-in-israeli-settler-siege/): Israeli settlers and soldiers besiege Qusra families for eight days, blocking water and aid.
- [Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/why-are-sandwiches-more-regulated-than-ai/): Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
- [Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/israeli-army-besieges-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.
- [Former Israeli captive asks Ben-Gvir to let him execute Palestinian prisone](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/former-israeli-captive-asks-ben-gvir-to-let-him-execute-palestinian-prisone/): Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.
- [Arsenal cruise to 3-0 win over Manchester City in Community Shield](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/arsenal-cruise-to-3-0-win-over-manchester-city-in-community-shield/): Premier League champions hand new ​City boss Enzo Maresca a humbling defeat ⁠in his first football game in ​charge.
- [Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but flooding persists in Hawaii](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/hurricane-lala-weakens-to-a-tropical-storm-but-flooding-persists-in-hawaii/): The devastating hurricane grazes the Big Island in Hawaii in the US, but avoids making landfall.
- [Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, Moscow says 822 drones shot down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/largest-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russia-moscow-says-822-drones-shot-down/): Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.
- [Moroccan migrants stage sit-in as thousands remain stranded in Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/moroccan-migrants-stage-sit-in-as-thousands-remain-stranded-in-ceuta/): Moroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge.
- [Who is DEI critic and Jason Arday accuser, Nathan Cofnas?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/who-is-dei-critic-and-jason-arday-accuser-nathan-cofnas/): Nathan Cofnas, who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, believes intelligence varies between racial groups.
- [What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/what-is-tokyos-yasukuni-shrine-linked-to-japans-wartime-atrocities/): About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
- [Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/ben-gvir-calls-for-nightly-killings-of-palestinians-in-gaza/): Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.
- [‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/the-mediterranean-is-a-bridge-not-a-border/): Chris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.
- [Timeline: The one-week siege of Qusra by Israeli settlers in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/timeline-the-one-week-siege-of-qusra-by-israeli-settlers-in-the-west-bank/): Israeli settlers encircle Palestinian homes and cut off supplies, leading to a declaration of a military zone.
- [Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/houthis-launch-new-attacks-on-al-makha-and-marib-as-yemen-conflict-escalates/): Houthi missile and drone strikes target Marib and al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight.
- [Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/patients-treated-in-tents-after-earthquake-damages-indonesia-hospital/): Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
- [‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/spearhead-of-annexation-israel-hands-west-bank-rule-to-civilian-police/): Israel’s transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias.
- [Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/16/belgiums-largest-wildfire-on-record-spreads-towards-german-border/): Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.
- [Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/scaling-back-us-south-korea-drills-may-fail-to-woo-kim-away-from-china/): Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
- [South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/south-africa-to-australia-why-coal-profits-are-surging-during-iran-war/): Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
- [South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/south-korea-us-scale-back-annual-military-drills-after-trumps-order/): Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
- [Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/former-us-official-calls-shift-in-relations-with-syria-surreal/): A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship
- [Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/lebanon-no-longer-a-safe-haven-for-former-syrian-regime-officials/): Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.
- [US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-sanctions-international-criminal-courts-president-and-top-lawyer/): The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
- [UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/uae-imposes-indefinite-trade-embargo-on-iran-over-alleged-missile-attacks/): Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a ‘false flag operation’.
- [US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-unions-sue-over-new-visa-rule-for-foreign-students-journalists/): New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
- [Bali gym owner kicks out three Israeli tourists for links to ‘IDF’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/bali-gym-owner-kicks-out-three-israeli-tourists-for-links-to-idf/): A gym owner in Indonesia has posted a video on social media explaining why he refused service to three Israeli tourists.
- [Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/attackers-go-house-to-house-killing-25-villagers-in-central-nigeria/): An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
- [US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-canada-reach-trade-deal-to-avert-steep-tariffs-trump-says/): Trump announces pause on 50 percent duty on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
- [Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/trial-begins-that-could-force-meta-to-change-facebook-and-instagram/): A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
- [US refineries taking in half of Venezuela’s oil output, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-refineries-taking-in-half-of-venezuelas-oil-output-official-says/): US official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
- [US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence ‘terror’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-ambassador-to-israel-calls-settler-violence-terror/): US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank
- [How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/how-ebola-became-the-deadliest-outbreak-in-dr-congos-history/): Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
- [Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/democrats-call-for-uss-lincoln-probe-question-us-navys-readiness/): Lawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a ‘pattern’ of poor planning amid the Iran war.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Indonesia’s quake zone, desperate for help](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/al-jazeera-reports-from-indonesias-quake-zone-desperate-for-help/): Thousands are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 70 people.
- [Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/iran-war-live-trump-denies-iran-talks-tehran-claims-us-begging/): Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US ‘begging’ for negotiations.
- [Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/quebec-separatist-says-no-independence-referendum-while-trump-in-office/): Leader of Canadian province’s secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
- [Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/minnesota-official-sues-texas-governor-to-force-ice-agents-extradition/): State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.
- [DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-global-emergency-as-infections-pass-5000-who/): Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission that need to be broken to stop the spread.
- [Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/syria-opens-assad-era-nuclear-programme-to-un-probe/): UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
- [Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/why-is-the-us-ramping-up-tomahawk-production/): The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.
- [Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/trump-administration-moves-to-end-rule-protecting-swaths-of-forest-land/): US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
- [Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/bolivia-arrests-political-adviser-to-latin-american-right-wingers/): Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
- [Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/jose-mourinho-returns-to-real-madrid-in-closed-door-ceremony/): In an unusually private ceremony, Jose Mourinho has officially begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager.
- [Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/russia-reports-ukrainian-drone-strike-near-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/): Concern over the security of Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
- [WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/who-ebola-can-be-contained-in-months-if-enough-funding-is-provided/): The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
- [Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/israeli-strike-reported-to-kill-at-least-six-in-gaza-city/): The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
- [Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/trump-says-no-talks-planned-with-iran-amid-anger-over-iran-oman-hormuz-deal/): US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
- [US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/us-seeks-to-revive-criminal-case-against-kilmar-abrego-garcia/): Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.
- [Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/turkish-politician-melih-meric-stabbed/): Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.
- [US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/us-justice-department-denies-whistleblower-claims-on-anti-semitism-probes/): Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
- [US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-president-and-trial-lawyer/): The Trump administration has led a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
- [Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/israeli-strike-on-gaza-city-cafe-kills-six-including-child/): An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
- [Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/landmark-trial-on-metas-impact-on-childrens-mental-health-begins-in-us/): Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.
- [US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/us-judge-says-government-can-revoke-deportation-protections-for-ethiopians/): Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians’ protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
- [The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/the-witch-hunt-of-jason-arday/): The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday
- [The British state has recast protest as terrorism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/the-british-state-has-recast-protest-as-terrorism/): Britain’s ever-broader terrorism laws are erasing the line between political violence, protest and dissent.
- [Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/analysis-syrian-airbase-attack-is-an-israeli-message-to-damascus-ankara/): Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria’s air force.
- [Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/nigeria-hospital-collapses-after-rain-washed-away-its-foundations/): A hospital in Nigeria has collapsed after rainwater triggered a landslide, washing away the foundational infrastructure.
- [Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/barcelona-seal-deal-for-world-cup-winner-rodri-from-manchester-city/): Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
- [Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/police-attack-indonesian-student-protesters-arresting-at-least-21/): Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.
- [Palestinian living in caves older than Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/palestinian-living-in-caves-older-than-israel/): Farhan al Rashaydeh lives in a cave in the occupied West Bank with his family.
- [Spain builds tent cities for the thousands stuck in Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/spain-builds-tent-cities-for-the-thousands-stuck-in-ceuta/): Spain is building four temporary reception sites with 1,500 places as an estimated 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta.
- [Real Madrid officially present Mourinho in bizarre closed-door ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/real-madrid-officially-present-mourinho-in-bizarre-closed-door-ceremony/): Jose Mourinho makes first official Real Madrid statements since returning as manager in unusually low-key ceremony.
- [Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/disney-sues-us-regulator-claiming-political-retaliation-over-abc-stations/): FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC’s coverage.
- [Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/iran-prepares-to-keep-economy-alive-as-us-threatens-further-sanctions/): Iran’s authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers further sanctions.
- [Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/patrick-vieira-appointed-senegal-head-coach-with-afcon-qualifiers-looming/): Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.
- [Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/why-is-russia-threatening-uk-with-consequences-over-ukraine-drones/): Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
- [US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/us-cites-india-on-voter-ids-but-are-elections-under-modi-clean/): Trump highlights India’s voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
- [Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/iran-clubs-face-qatar-and-uae-sides-at-neutral-venues-in-champions-league/): Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
- [Yemeni government escalates attacks against Houthis: What’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/yemeni-government-escalates-attacks-against-houthis-whats-next/): Fighting intensifies across Yemen as Houthis clash with internationally recognised government forces across many fronts.
- [What to know about Gaza working groups and their mandate?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/what-to-know-about-gaza-working-groups-and-their-mandate/): What to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.
- [Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/hichilema-re-elected-as-zambia-president-amid-opposition-concerns-over-vote/): Hakainde Hichilema’s second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.
- [What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/what-to-watch-in-the-alaska-and-wyoming-primary-elections/): Republican-led states face leadership shuffling.
- [Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/bashar-al-assads-cousin-wassim-sentenced-to-death-in-syria/): A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.
- [Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/japanese-activist-keeps-protesting-against-israels-genocide-in-gaza/): Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
- [Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/who-is-wassim-al-assad-sentenced-to-death-for-syria-war-atrocities/): The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death
- [Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/palestinian-american-confronts-israeli-settler-at-his-besieged-home/): Palestinian-American Loui Abu Ridi confronted an Israeli settler at his home in Qusra, south of Nablus.
- [Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/qatar-irans-claim-that-doha-is-holding-missing-pilots-is-a-media-ploy/): Qatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.
- [Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/premier-league-what-to-know-schedule-prediction-transfers-and-more/): Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.
- [Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/why-has-trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-for-a-second-time/): The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
- [Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/russia-protests-japan-pms-comments-after-putins-kuril-visit/): Russia summons Japan’s ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi’s ‘anti-Russian’ remarks.
- [Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/myanmar-the-architecture-of-statelessness/): How Myanmar stripped the Rohingya of citizenship, leading to mass expulsions and a genocide case at the ICJ.
- [Putin’s ‘illusion of victory:’ Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/putins-illusion-of-victory-russia-ramps-up-missile-attacks-on-ukraine/): Deaths mount as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine, while Washington’s promises of support remain elusive.
- [Tupac Shakur murder trial begins thirty years after his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-begins-thirty-years-after-his-death/): Former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.
- [What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/what-to-know-about-californias-special-election-to-replace-eric-swalwell/): A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
- [Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/syrian-man-dies-in-custody-after-alleged-abuse-by-security-officers/): A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
- [Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/brazils-president-says-amazon-oil-is-passport-to-the-future/): Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’
- [Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/eight-air-strikes-hit-airbase-in-syrias-idlib/): Syrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.
- [Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/asian-champions-league-draw-holders-al-ahli-to-face-former-winners-al-ain/): Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC’s Elite draw.
- [India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/indias-cockroach-movement-makes-schools-next-battleground-against-modi/): Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.
- [Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/trump-lashes-out-at-cnn-reporter-over-south-korea-question/): Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
- [Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/cincinnati-open-williams-sisters-fall-in-doubles-while-zverev-advances/): Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
- [Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/pakistan-top-court-orders-imran-khans-hospital-transfer-amid-access-battle/): Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
- [Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/lakers-jeanie-buss-contesting-familys-vote-to-sell-to-kushner-iger/): The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family’s minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
- [Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/top-russian-economist-ousted-after-warning-of-growing-costs-of-ukraine-war/): Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia’s state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
- [What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/what-to-watch-in-tuesdays-florida-primary-elections/): Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump’s politics and Israel’s war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
- [Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/chinese-company-unveils-new-superman-humanoid-robot/): Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
- [Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/syrian-court-sentences-wassim-al-assad-to-death/): The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
- [Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/can-chinas-new-arctic-sea-route-to-europe-replace-middle-east-chokepoints/): Beijing’s new ‘Ice Silk Road’ cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt new tensions with the US, analysts say.
- [Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/vessel-hit-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-says/): British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel’s engine room.
- [Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/russia-says-more-than-600-drones-targeted-moscow-region/): The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.
- [Can Trump limit birthright citizenship? Legal experts are doubtful](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/can-trump-limit-birthright-citizenship-legal-experts-are-doubtful/): Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
- [Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/trump-says-n-koreas-kim-has-responded-to-his-request-for-a-conversation/): US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a ‘positive’ stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
- [A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/a-heros-welcome-as-cameroon-parades-its-first-womens-afcon-title/): Cameroon’s women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Yaounde after winning its first Women’s Africa Cup
- [Thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming ‘racist’ press for his death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/thousands-mourn-jason-arday-in-london-blaming-racist-press-for-his-death/): Mourners blame relentless and ‘racist’ media scrutiny for former Cambridge University professor’s death.
- [Hichilema wins second second term as president of copper-rich Zambia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/hichilema-wins-second-second-term-as-president-of-copper-rich-zambia/): Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.
- [Two killed as gunman opens fire at Philippines high school, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/two-killed-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-philippines-high-school-official-says/): Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
- [Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/zambias-hichilema-wins-second-term-as-president/): Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with ⁠38 percent for his main challenger.
- [Vigil held in central London for late Cambridge professor Jason Arday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/vigil-held-in-central-london-for-late-cambridge-professor-jason-arday/): Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
- [Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/large-fire-breaks-out-at-fuel-depot-near-iraqs-sulaimaniyah/): At least 20 injured and dozens of fuel tankers destroyed as flames rip through warehouse near northern Kurdish city.
- [Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/trump-says-talking-to-north-koreas-kim-makes-the-south-safer/): US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
- [Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/iran-war-live-trump-rejects-mou-extension-as-us-claims-control-of-hormuz/): US president says Iran should ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
- [‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/18/we-will-not-allow-gaza-to-be-rebuilt-until-hamas-disarms-kushner-says/): Trump’s son-in-law and envoy says US will not ‘restrict Israel’s right to defend itself’ as strikes on Gaza continue.
- [As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/as-rubble-clears-colombia-begins-focusing-on-recovery-after-the-earthquake/): A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.
- [‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/truth-or-fiction-us-trial-of-tupac-shakurs-accused-killer-begins/): Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
- [Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/torrential-rains-flood-homes-and-roads-across-lima-peru/): Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
- [Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/17/trump-loses-second-supreme-court-bid-over-e-jean-carroll-sex-abuse-case/): E Jean Carroll secures another legal victory as US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s appeal over 1996 abuse claims.
- [Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/landslide-kills-13-at-illegal-gold-mine-in-colombias-southwest/): Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
- [Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/can-us-middle-eastern-powers-unite-libya-15-years-after-gaddafi-overthrow/): The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country’s two rival governments.
- [Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/gunmen-seize-tanker-off-yemen-amid-resurgence-of-somali-piracy/): UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
- [Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/trumps-war-on-stars-and-stripes-why-has-military-newspaper-chief-quit/): Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
- [USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/uss-washington-arrives-in-middle-east-after-aircraft-carrier-outcry/): Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
- [‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/tremendous-costs-can-trump-stop-other-countries-from-trading-with-iran/): Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion” from America’s own crisis.”
- [War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/war-on-iran-trump-announces-a-new-campaign-to-isolate-iran-economically/): US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
- [US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/us-debt-hits-40-trillion-who-does-washington-owe-and-why-does-it-matter/): Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.
- [Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/why-a-trump-envoys-kashmir-visit-has-led-to-us-pakistan-spat/): Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.
- [Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/ex-defence-chiefs-call-for-wartime-election-raises-pressure-on-zelenskyy/): Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia’s bombs is near impossible.
- [Funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/funeral-for-50-palestinians-recovered-from-gaza-rubble/): A funeral has been held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble.
- [How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/how-myanmars-war-drives-the-rohingya-crisis/): Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war.
- [PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/psg-forced-to-move-opening-league-match-as-heatwave-in-france-damages-pitch/): Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
- [Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/israel-is-betting-on-islamophobia-to-save-its-standing-in-the-west/): Netanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
- [Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/who-was-hind-rajab-and-why-is-israel-investigating-her-killing/): After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old’s car. But her family and others don’t expect justice.
- [Bangladesh’s government under pressure as youth demand jobs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/bangladeshs-government-under-pressure-as-youth-demand-jobs/): Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.
- [Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/taliban-secures-pragmatic-global-alliances-without-formal-recognition/): The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
- [Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/syrian-official-says-no-plans-to-establish-turkish-military-presence/): The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.
- [Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/are-hormuz-ships-more-willing-to-defy-iran-or-the-us-what-the-data-shows/): Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
- [State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/state-backed-israeli-settler-violence-forces-west-bank-displacement-hrw/): HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
- [How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/how-conflict-is-making-life-more-expensive-for-iranians/): How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
- [Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/ben-gvir-celebrates-demolition-of-palestinian-homes-in-israel/): Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
- [Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/video-shows-russian-missile-strike-on-ukrainian-capital/): Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
- [Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/heatwaves-and-energy-crunch-can-europe-withstand-a-double-shock/): Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe’s energy costs.
- [Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/max-verstappen-signs-new-f1-contract-with-red-bull-until-2030/): Four-time F1 World Drivers’ Champion’s new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
- [Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/lionel-messi-scores-first-goal-for-inter-miami-since-fathers-death/): Messi’s 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
- [Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan as fighting rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/over-200000-people-newly-displaced-in-sudans-kordofan-as-fighting-rages/): UN warns of surging displacement in Kordofan as power and water infrastructure come under attack in El Obeid.
- [Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/top-seeds-sabalenka-zverev-knocked-out-of-cincinnati-open/): World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
- [Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/oil-flows-nearly-tripled-before-us-iran-mou-expired-analysis-shows/): Some 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf during 60-day window covered by MoU, Kpler data shows.
- [Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/netanyahu-warns-israel-will-not-tolerate-turkish-military-presence-in-syria/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria.
- [Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/bangladesh-holds-presidential-election-in-first-contested-vote-in-35-years/): BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
- [At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/at-least-6-killed-in-multiple-russian-missile-strikes-across-ukraine/): Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and ⁠injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
- [Exclusive: Pentagon sends ‘political loyalty’ survey to US allies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/exclusive-pentagon-sends-political-loyalty-survey-to-us-allies/): In a questionnaire, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine ‘loyalty’ to the US.
- [Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/australian-anger-as-israel-drops-world-central-kitchen-deaths-case/): Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
- [Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/trump-vows-economic-warfare-on-countries-helping-iran/): US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.
- [Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/russian-strike-kills-3-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-faces-pressure-at-home/): At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
- [Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/alarm-in-south-korea-as-iran-dispute-with-trump-shakes-a-72-year-alliance/): Trump’s order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
- [Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/fears-grow-in-amazon-village-as-brazilian-drug-gangs-push-into-bolivia/): Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
- [Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/bodycam-captures-police-team-falling-when-deck-collapses-in-missouri/): Recently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.
- [Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/iran-war-live-trump-announces-most-crushing-iran-sanctions/): Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran ‘at some point’.
- [Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/nigerias-election-campaign-begins-with-tinubu-facing-a-reform-test/): Rising costs fuel anger, but President Bola Tinubu’s machinery and opposition divisions may shape the race.
- [Harry Kane scores goal by winning Golden Shoe for the second time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/harry-kane-scores-goal-by-winning-golden-shoe-for-the-second-time/): English footballer Harry Kane won the title of ‘Europe’s best goalscorer’, awarded the Golden Shoe for the second time.
- [‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/tsunami-of-emigration-reshapes-israels-future-experts-warn/): Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.
- [Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/publisher-of-us-military-newspaper-resigns-over-differences-with-government/): Retirement of longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes comes amid push from Trump administration for editorial control.
- [Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/trump-announces-most-crushing-economic-operation-ever-against-iran/): US president also says any country that trades with Iran will ‘face tremendous economic consequences’.
- [Lebanon hands former Syrian army general to Damascus after arrest warrant](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/lebanon-hands-former-syrian-army-general-to-damascus-after-arrest-warrant/): The transfer is the first from Lebanon involving a Syrian military officer who fled after al-Assad’s government fell.
- [Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/pentagon-quizzes-nato-allies-on-political-loyalty-documents-reveal/): NATO allies probed on loyalty to US policies in Pentagon questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera.
- [International body votes to convene emergency meeting over Nicaragua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/international-body-votes-to-convene-emergency-meeting-over-nicaragua/): Nicaragua’s move to extend Ortega’s rule and bar rivals from elections triggers a near-unanimous OAS rebuke.
- [South Korea’s rookie investors lose small fortunes amid AI stocks frenzy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/south-koreas-rookie-investors-lose-small-fortunes-amid-ai-stocks-frenzy/): South Korea’s stock market has attracted a wave of novice investors amid booming demand for chips used in AI.
- [What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/what-the-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-could-cost-meta/): Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram’s operations.
- [USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/uss-lincoln-woes-highlight-us-navy-limits-in-prolonged-iran-war-experts/): Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
- [Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/israel-orders-inquiry-into-killing-of-6-year-old-hind-rajab-in-gaza/): The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
- [Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/displaced-lebanese-watch-southern-lebanons-pilot-zones-from-afar/): “You can’t do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
- [Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/israeli-strike-on-gaza-city-police-headquarters-kills-womens-police-chief/): An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
- [“I get along with him very well.”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/i-get-along-with-him-very-well/): US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
- [Seven people, mostly foreign tourists, killed in helicopter crash in Kenya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/seven-people-mostly-foreign-tourists-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-kenya/): Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and NBCUniversal journalist Jose Suarez are among the dead.
- [What’s behind Israel’s latest attack on Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/whats-behind-israels-latest-attack-on-syria/): US envoy warns Israel’s strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
- [Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/zambia-opposition-leader-to-challenge-hichilema-election-victory-in-court/): Opposition leader claims ‘serious irregularities’ in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.
- [Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/trump-nominates-heidi-overton-to-lead-us-food-and-drug-administration/): Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
- [Violence in the New Syria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/violence-in-the-new-syria/): The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
- [Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/protests-in-kyiv-back-ex-defence-minister-fedorovs-call-for-elections/): Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.
- [582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/582-skeletons-including-children-discovered-in-sri-lanka-mass-grave/): A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
- [NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/nato-prepared-to-defend-allies-amid-report-of-iranian-strike-plans/): NATO says it will ‘do what is necessary’ amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
- [Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana state](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/brazil-bus-crash-kills-at-least-23-and-injures-five-in-parana-state/): The bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.
- [Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/kennedy-center-board-says-it-wont-try-to-immediately-restore-trumps-name/): Opponents argue the venue seems ‘intent on defying’ a court order to remove the president’s name from the building.
- [Canada pledges $50m aid to Lebanon and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/canada-pledges-50m-aid-to-lebanon-and-condemns-israeli-unlawful-invasion/): Canada official condemns Israel’s ‘invasion’ of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.
- [Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/irans-hardline-parliament-raises-concerns-with-foreign-infiltration-plan/): Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
- [US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-and-canada-reach-very-fair-trade-agreement-trump-says/): New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
- [US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/us-pressure-on-israel-needed-for-peace-in-syria/): With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
- [Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/hamas-condemns-new-war-crime-as-israel-kills-10-in-crowded-gaza-hubs/): Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
- [North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/north-korea-leaders-sister-denies-talks-with-hostile-us/): US President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded positively to his proposal for talks.
- [Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, symbol of Gaza’s suffering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/israel-admits-firing-on-car-carrying-hind-rajab-symbol-of-gazas-suffering/): The Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing that shook the world.
- [Seven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/seven-decades-of-us-regime-change-efforts-what-have-they-achieved/): US interventions in Iran and beyond reveal a recurring pattern of regime changes, with high human and financial costs.
- [India rout Pakistan at Hockey World Cup 2026 to qualify for second round](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/india-rout-pakistan-at-hockey-world-cup-2026-to-qualify-for-second-round/): India hold off Pakistan 5-3 to finish second with six points as England top Pool D with nine points from three wins.
- [Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/why-extreme-heat-is-much-more-dangerous-for-the-elderly-than-we-realised/): Human heat tolerance limits are lower than previously thought, and age is a major risk, Stanford researchers say.
- [Premier League 2026-27 form guide: Title race, prediction, players to watch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/premier-league-2026-27-form-guide-title-race-prediction-players-to-watch/): Will Arsenal repeat, could Man Utd win, what about Liverpool? Breaking down the top clubs’ chances for 2026-27 season.
- [Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/second-ukrainian-national-arrested-over-2022-nord-stream-pipeline-blast/): The suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.
- [Israel numbers Palestinian detainee foreheads: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/israel-numbers-palestinian-detainee-foreheads-what-we-know/): Palestinian news outlets reported a man with the number ‘44’ written on his forehead following a raid in Qabatiya.
- [Palestinian refugee and two relatives drown off English coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/palestinian-refugee-and-two-relatives-drown-off-english-coast/): A girl is taken to hospital in critical condition in what PM Burnham calls a ‘terrible family tragedy’.
- [Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/palestinian-factions-explore-broad-alliance-for-november-elections/): Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
- [War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/war-on-iran-iran-allegedly-targets-the-uae/): After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
- [Why aid entering Gaza may not reach those who need it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/why-aid-entering-gaza-may-not-reach-those-who-need-it/): It is extremely difficult for trucks to get through the Israeli blockade, let alone for drivers to reach aid warehouses.
- [Israeli forces mark Palestinians with numbers amid mass arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/israeli-forces-mark-palestinians-with-numbers-amid-mass-arrests/): Palestinian detainees were marked with numbers during a mass Israeli arrest campaign in Qabatiya.
- [Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/mourinho-fires-real-madrid-shot-at-barcelona-saying-he-didnt-need-rodri/): Jose Mourinho is back for a second spell at Real Madrid who, he says, didn’t need Barcelona’s new signing Rodri.
- [Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/palestinians-condemn-israeli-step-to-advance-illegal-e1-settlement-plan/): Israeli government issues tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of illegal E1 settlement project.
- [Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/pakistan-challenges-top-court-order-to-move-imran-khan-to-private-hospital/): Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.
- [In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts escalate into violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/in-ukraine-forcible-military-recruitment-efforts-escalate-into-violence/): ‘Busification’, the term describing being captured on the street, is engulfed by abuse and corruption.
- [Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/top-india-court-allows-passive-euthanasia-but-few-aware-of-living-wills/): Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
- [‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/tit-for-tat-why-is-trump-cozying-up-to-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-again/): Analysts say Trump’s attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
- [Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/humanitarianism-is-not-collapsing-it-is-being-traded-and-compromised/): This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
- [Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood walk of fame star](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/angelique-kidjo-makes-history-with-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/): Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood walk of fame star
- [China’s Unitree soars in market debut as investors bet on humanoid robots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/chinas-unitree-soars-in-market-debut-as-investors-bet-on-humanoid-robots/): Unitree shares surge as much as 620 percent amid enthusiasm for burgeoning field of human-like robots.
- [Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/manav-suthar-takes-10-wicket-haul-as-india-beat-sri-lanka-in-600th-test/): India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.
- [Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/why-white-house-envoys-cannot-sway-israels-war-leader/): Any deal in any of Israel’s conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.
- [Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/cars-swept-downhill-as-flash-floods-hit-northern-chile/): Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
- [Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/diego-maradonas-doctors-missed-renal-red-flag-argentinian-court-told/): Second trial claims Diego Maradona’s doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon’s 2020 passing.
- [Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/anti-muslim-protesters-call-for-christian-crusade-in-dearborn-us/): Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
- [Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/nick-kyrgios-provisionally-suspended-after-positive-test-for-cocaine/): The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.
- [At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/at-least-five-killed-in-russian-air-attacks-on-ukraine/): Russia’s Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
- [Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/19/ukraines-ousted-defence-minister-calls-for-elections-during-war/): Mykhailo Fedorov’s call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- [Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/can-a-humanitarian-disaster-be-averted-in-somalia/): The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.
- [Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/tunisian-protesters-call-for-president-kais-saied-to-step-down/): Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
- [Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/trump-waives-out-of-quota-beef-tariffs-for-90-days-to-lower-prices/): The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
- [US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/us-supreme-court-allows-trumps-ballroom-project-to-continue-for-now/): The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
- [Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/western-allies-slam-israel-for-ending-world-central-kitchen-strike-probe/): UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy ‘shameful’.
- [Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/bolivias-president-rodrigo-paz-fires-economy-minister-amid-unrest/): Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
- [Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/pope-leo-urges-the-world-to-help-begin-reconstruction-of-gaza/): Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering’.
- [Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/russian-drone-attack-on-busy-shopping-centre-kills-14-in-ukraine/): Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy slams ‘cynical and despicable’ attack on his hometown Kryvyi Rih that injured over 120.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-taken-back-to-prison-after-hospital-check-up/): Relatives of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he’s being tortured in prison.
- [Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills 14, over 100 injured](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/drone-strike-on-ukraine-shopping-centre-kills-14-over-100-injured/): A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 14 people and injuring over 100
- [Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga – prediction, lineups, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/espanyol-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-prediction-lineups-teams/): Real Madrid kickoff their campaign at Espanyol in Barcelona as Jose Mourinho’s targets winning La Liga return.
- [Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/secret-tunnel-becomes-museum-for-syria-chemical-attack-and-siege-of-ghouta/): A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.
- [Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/israeli-army-settlers-kill-2-palestinians-in-separate-west-bank-incidents/): Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem.
- [Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/why-iran-is-threatening-europes-strategically-important-southeast/): Tehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?
- [Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/arsenal-sign-konsa-from-villa-as-premier-league-holders-bolster-defence/): England defender Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal understood to be worth £51m ($69m).
- [How is drought hitting UK farming?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/how-is-drought-hitting-uk-farming/): After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say as much as two-thirds of England is in drought.
- [England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/england-thrash-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-in-first-test/): Joe Root’s return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test.
- [What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/what-to-know-about-the-freedom-250-grand-prix-trumps-capital-car-race/): The president says the 147-lap race will be an event ‘like no other’ as drivers zip through Washington, DC.
- [Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/ukraine-sanctions-popular-russian-cartoon-masha-and-the-bear/): Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions on producers, accuses cartoon show of spreading ‘pro-Russian propaganda’.
- [Ukraine’s Shakhtar to use ex-Russian-owned Chelsea as Champions League home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/ukraines-shakhtar-to-use-ex-russian-owned-chelsea-as-champions-league-home/): Shakhtar have not played at home since 2014 when Russia annexed the Donetsk region and now switch to Stamford Bridge.
- [Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/migrants-clash-with-french-police-as-they-attempt-to-cross-the-channel/): French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.
- [Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/argentinas-paredes-gets-10-game-ban-for-world-cup-final-scuffle-with-spain/): Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
- [Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/jannik-sinner-to-miss-us-open-tennis-major-due-to-knee-injury/): Five-time major champion Sinner, who won the US Open in 2024, will not be competing at Flushing Meadows this year.
- [Israeli settlers set fire to heavy machinery at West Bank quarry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-heavy-machinery-at-west-bank-quarry/): Israeli settlers entered a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron overnight and set fire to heavy machinery
- [Djibouti Football Federation accused of misusing funds from FIFA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/djibouti-football-federation-accused-of-misusing-funds-from-fifa/): FIFA and CAF provides more than $1m a year to Djibouti’s federation, which faces corruption allegations over misuse.
- [Manchester City’s Maresca admits he needs time as Bournemouth visit in EPL](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/manchester-citys-maresca-admits-he-needs-time-as-bournemouth-visit-in-epl/): Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.
- [Fury says fight with Joshua looks unlikely with venue yet to be agreed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/fury-says-fight-with-joshua-looks-unlikely-with-venue-yet-to-be-agreed/): The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November.
- [Iraq’s solar villages show how to build an energy transition that lasts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/iraqs-solar-villages-show-how-to-build-an-energy-transition-that-lasts/): Decentralised power can give communities the means to sustain themselves rather than wait for change to come from above.
- [Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/russian-expert-warns-of-impending-social-crisis-as-ukraine-death-toll-rises/): Putin’s forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.
- [Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/weddings-in-gaza-offer-rare-moments-of-joy-amid-genocide/): In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Liverpool preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/liverpool-preview-five-key-questions-heading-into-2026-27-season/): Liverpool’s new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.
- [Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, ⁠⁠wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/ebola-outbreak-growing-faster-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0wider-as-drc-death-toll-passes-2500-un/): Epidemic remains out of control amid DR Congo conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities
- [Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/trumps-economic-d-day-claims-first-victim-not-iran-but-us-markets/): The US and Israel’s war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.
- [Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/several-people-injured-in-sword-attack-at-swedish-school/): One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.
- [Why are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/why-are-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-organisers-facing-prison/): Amnesty International said they ‘must be released immediately and unconditionally’.
- [Israeli soldiers throw belongings from besieged Palestinian home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/israeli-soldiers-throw-belongings-from-besieged-palestinian-home/): Israeli soldiers were filmed throwing belongings from Palestinian homes in Qusra.
- [South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/south-korea-footballers-urge-safety-after-extreme-heat-statistics/): South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.
- [El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/el-nino-set-to-be-most-intense-for-over-a-century-uk-forecasters/): Met Office predicts ‘unprecedented’ sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
- [Why Israeli tenders for illegal E1 West Bank settlement prompted outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/why-israeli-tenders-for-illegal-e1-west-bank-settlement-prompted-outrage/): Experts say the project would partition the occupied West Bank, making the prospect of Palestinian statehood impossible.
- [Sister of ex-Pakistan PM Khan says he is being tortured in jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/sister-of-ex-pakistan-pm-khan-says-he-is-being-tortured-in-jail/): The sister of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says he told her he was being tortured in jail.
- [How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/how-a-swedish-palestinian-minister-raised-controversy-with-star-of-david/): Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began.
- [PTI accuses Pakistan government of defying ex-PM Imran Khan hospital order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/pti-accuses-pakistan-government-of-defying-ex-pm-imran-khan-hospital-order/): Khan’s sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.
- [Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/bayern-munichs-musiala-collapsed-on-field-as-a-result-of-medication-change/): Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala’s neurological disorder long before it was made public.
- [Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/nord-stream-bombing-suspect-to-hollywood-fixer-who-is-volodymyr-zhuravlev/): German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
- [Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/serie-a-key-talking-points-heading-into-the-new-2026-27-season/): Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.
- [Russia ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/russia-ready-for-new-ideas-on-ukraine-war-that-match-putins-goals/): Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.
- [Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/charter-plane-crash-near-alaskan-military-site-kills-8/): Rescuers who landed near the crash site ‘confirmed there were no survivors’.
- [Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/swiatek-into-cincinnati-semis-after-rybakina-injury/): Elena Rybakina’s Cincinnati withdrawal raises concerns over the fitness of the world number two ahead of US Open.
- [Torrential rain floods New York City’s streets and subway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/torrential-rain-floods-new-york-citys-streets-and-subway/): Torrential rainfall had led to flash flooding in parts of New York City.
- [Cyclist Josh Tarling to compete in Tour of Spain after brother’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/cyclist-josh-tarling-to-compete-in-tour-of-spain-after-brothers-death/): Josh Tarling returns to cycling in Spain a week after brother Finlay dies during Tour of Portugal.
- [Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/philippines-floods-fuel-anger-over-alleged-corruption/): Weeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption.
- [Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/bangladesh-expect-harder-australia-challenge-in-second-test-says-coach/): After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
- [Sudan’s displacement crisis deepens as violence escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/sudans-displacement-crisis-deepens-as-violence-escalates/): Sudan’s displacement crisis deepens as violence escalates
- [Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/australia-charges-man-for-passing-ukrainian-military-intel-to-russia/): Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
- [Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/dr-tiktok-mental-health-moves-from-consulting-rooms-to-social-media/): Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
- [Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/australian-hussey-open-to-ashes-test-role-as-england-make-approach/): Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.
- [Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/europe-canada-condemn-israeli-plans-for-new-west-bank-settlement/): The ‘unacceptable’ E1 plan carries ‘legal and reputational consequences’ for those participating, European nations warn.
- [Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian home while family asleep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/israeli-settlers-set-fire-to-palestinian-home-while-family-asleep/): Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside.
- [‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/very-unusual-uk-palestine-activists-could-be-sentenced-as-terrorists/): Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
- [Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/pakistans-imran-khan-back-to-prison-after-evaluation-at-hospital/): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
- [Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/dozens-of-migrants-land-on-spanish-coast-surprising-beachgoers/): Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.
- [Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/hong-kong-tiananmen-activists-found-guilty-of-national-security-charges/): Activist group says the ‘twisted’ Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.
- [After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/after-gerd-can-egypt-shape-ethiopias-next-nile-dams/): Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
- [Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/antigovernment-protesters-take-to-tunisias-streets-for-second-month/): Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.
- [Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/panama-canal-to-limit-shipping-ahead-of-extreme-weather-during-el-nino/): The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.
- [Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/brazil-launches-ai-supercomputer-push-while-balancing-us-and-chinese-tech/): The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
- [Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/iran-war-live-us-vows-toughest-iran-sanctions-urges-china-support/): US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iranian government.
- [US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/us-deports-nearly-2300-mexicans-to-guatemala-over-mexicos-objections/): The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
- [Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/taliban-release-two-detained-un-staff-members-in-afghanistan/): The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
- [Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/houthis-and-government-trade-attacks-as-yemen-slides-back-to-full-scale-war/): Gov’t forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
- [New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/new-york-mayor-mamdani-sues-to-block-10000-teaching-aide-bonuses/): New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.
- [The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/the-cost-of-rebuilding-family-homes-in-war-ravaged-syria/): What does rebuilding look like for families after war? Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan reports from Syria.
- [US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/us-charges-woman-for-allegedly-plotting-attack-on-new-york-state-capitol/): The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for ‘terrorism’.
- [Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-reportedly-moved-to-hospital-from-jail/): Former leader was escorted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, following court order, local media reports.
- [Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/four-railway-workers-killed-by-express-train-at-station-in-japan/): Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
- [Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/heartbreak-loss-on-lebanons-front-lines-the-story-of-a-first-responder/): Heartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder
- [Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-tibetans-protest-chinas-ethnic-unity-law-by-shaving-heads/): A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.
- [Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/landslide-at-illegal-gold-mine-kills-13-people-in-colombia/): At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.
- [US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/us-pummels-cuban-economy-with-new-sanctions-on-mining-construction/): US economic restrictions have strained the island’s already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
- [Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League – prediction, lineups, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/arsenal-vs-coventry-premier-league-prediction-lineups-teams/): Holders Arsenal face Coventry in the Premier League opener with doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka’s match fitness.
- [University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/university-suspends-us-academic-leading-jason-arday-plagiarism-accusations/): Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
- [Walmart sees sales drop as US consumer spending retreats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/walmart-sees-sales-drop-as-us-consumer-spending-retreats/): Fuel prices above $4 per gallon impact consumer behaviour, driving spending trade-offs and slowing Walmart’s growth.
- [Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/could-us-sanctions-destroy-the-international-criminal-court/): Washington’s new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
- [Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/brook-makes-pakistan-pay-for-dropped-catch-as-england-dominate-first-test/): England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan’s meagre first innings of 171.
- [First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/first-group-of-us-deportees-out-of-an-expected-1200-arrive-in-liberia/): Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.
- [Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/dozens-dead-after-boat-capsizes-in-northwestern-nigeria/): Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.
- [FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/fbi-raids-ex-us-representative-swalwells-home-amid-sexual-misconduct-probe/): Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor’s race amid allegations.
- [Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/ahmad-hassoun-assads-barrel-bomb-mufti-faces-damascus-court-verdict/): Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the ‘barrel bomb mufti’ close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?
- [Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/thai-schools-hold-shooter-drills-after-deadly-attack/): Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.
- [North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-us-south-korea-drills-near-end/): South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.
- [Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/daily-struggle-for-clean-water-and-food-takes-a-physical-toll-on-gaza-kids/): Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
- [Swiss tourist jailed for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/swiss-tourist-jailed-for-insulting-balis-sacred-day-of-silence/): A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi
- [Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/humanoid-robots-take-centre-stage-in-china-us-tech-race/): Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
- [Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/bangladesh-elects-ruling-party-veteran-alamgir-as-president/): Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin’s resignation.
- [Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/deadly-russian-missile-barrage-hits-kyiv-in-hours-long-overnight-attack/): Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
- [One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/one-geography-two-states-saudi-arabias-security-approach-to-sudan/): Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
- [Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/syria-detains-policeman-over-death-of-white-helmets-rescuer-hit-in-custody/): Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.
- [Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/spanish-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-from-ceuta-beach-to-shelters/): Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.
- [How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/how-china-and-russia-could-hobble-trumps-plans-to-isolate-iran/): Iran’s deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
- [Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/20/man-utd-preview-five-key-talking-points-for-2026-27-premier-league-season/): From Bruno Fernandes’s future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.
- [Far-right provocateur Jake Lang arrested after Minneapolis riot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/far-right-provocateur-jake-lang-arrested-after-minneapolis-riot/): Far-right influencer Jake Lang was arrested after clashes erupted at his rally outside Minneapolis City Hall.
- [Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank stabbing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/israeli-wounded-in-occupied-west-bank-stabbing/): Israeli forces launch wide search in Jordan Valley after a stabbing incident in the occupied West Bank village of al-Auja.
- [Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/where-water-conflicts-pose-the-biggest-threat-in-2026/): Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
- [37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/37-injured-as-magnitude-5-9-earthquake-strikes-eastern-japan/): 37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
- [Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/kazakhstan-holds-parliamentary-election-expected-to-cement-presidents-grip/): Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
- [DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/dr-congo-m23-rebels-agree-on-roadmap-for-peace-talks/): Roadmap sets out steps, timelines for talks to end fighting that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
- [Photos: Russia celebrates National Flag Day amid war and tensions with the West](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/photos-russia-celebrates-national-flag-day-amid-war-and-tensions-with-the-west/): Participants in St Petersburg honour Russia’s tricolour with patriotic events and ribbon distributions across the city.
- [Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/flooding-across-caracas-venezuela-after-heavy-rains/): Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains
- [Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/starc-takes-10-as-australia-hand-bangladesh-innings-defeat-in-second-test/): Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
- [Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/serena-williams-teams-up-with-carlos-alcaraz-in-us-open-mixed-doubles/): The 23-time Grand Slam champion will not be playing singles, but could team up with her older sister Venus for doubles.
- [Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/infantino-defies-fifa-vice-president-makes-appearance-in-the-caribbean/): FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.
- [Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/kazakhstan-parliamentary-elections-begin-whats-at-stake/): The Central Asian country heads to the polls on August 23.
- [Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/pegula-dethrones-swiatek-to-book-cincinnati-final-against-gauff/): The women’s all-American final will be followed by a men’s title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.
- [Ex-Colombian president: Restoring Israeli ties applauds Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/ex-colombian-president-restoring-israeli-ties-applauds-gaza-genocide/): Ex-Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, says restoring ties with Israel amounts to applauding the Gaza genocide.
- [‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back in trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/you-just-cant-trust-trump-canadian-premiers-fire-back-in-trade-war/): Provincial premiers have joined Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.
- [Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/canada-to-hit-us-with-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-escalates/): Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.
- [Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/chinese-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-world-record-at-humanoid-games/): A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.
- [In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/in-rural-chad-solar-kiosks-bring-healthcare-closer/): Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
- [Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/thousands-flee-sudans-kordofan-fighting-for-relative-safety-of-el-obeid/): Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid.
- [Iran threatens countries that join US ‘economic D-Day’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/iran-threatens-countries-that-join-us-economic-d-day/): Iran warns that countries joining the US economic war against Iran will face ‘tit-for-tat’ action.
- [Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/iran-war-live-tehran-warns-neighbours-against-joining-us-economic-war/): Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.
- [Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/iran-warns-nearby-nations-against-joining-us-economic-war-efforts/): The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.
- [Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/real-madrid-beat-espanyol-2-1-in-jose-mourinhos-first-game-on-return/): Carlos Espi scores late to snatch a win for Real Madrid after Alex Calatrava had levelled Jude Bellingham’s opener.
- [Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/tropical-storm-moke-advances-towards-hawaii-with-heavy-rain-strong-winds/): For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
- [US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/us-postal-service-shares-mail-in-ballot-restrictions-despite-court-ruling/): US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.
- [Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/israeli-army-and-settlers-injure-several-palestinians-across-west-bank/): Palestinians face attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.
- [Open-air cinema brings movie nights back to Khartoum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/open-air-cinema-brings-movie-nights-back-to-khartoum/): Families are returning to the movies at an open-air cinema in Khartoum, offering residents a brief escape from war.
- [More than 200,000 newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/more-than-200000-newly-displaced-in-sudans-kordofan-region/): Intensified fighting in Sudan has displaced at least 200,000 people in the Kordofan region since late last year.
- [Why is Israel building new illegal settlements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/why-is-israel-building-new-illegal-settlements/): Israel opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.
- [Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/iran-grants-permission-for-some-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass-through-hormuz/): Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country’s territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.
- [Carney: Canada will enact retaliatory US tariffs starting September 8](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/carney-canada-will-enact-retaliatory-us-tariffs-starting-september-8/): The prime minister spoke hours after the US imposed 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn worth of Canadian goods.
- [Canada to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar,” PM Carney says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/canada-to-match-us-tariffs-dollar-for-dollar-pm-carney-says/): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar.”
- [Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/envoy-says-israel-did-not-give-the-us-notice-before-strikes-on-syrian-base/): US official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.
- [Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/putin-warns-ukraine-has-opened-pandoras-box-rejects-peace-proposals/): In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine’s ‘most vulnerable’ economic sectors.
- [Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/israeli-strikes-kill-two-and-injure-others-as-gaza-attacks-continue/): Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
- [Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/seven-killed-including-two-police-officers-in-uk-wrong-side-car-crash/): Accident follows similar crashes in Ireland where police highlighted social media trend driving in opposite direction.
- [‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/not-a-small-issue-people-deported-by-us-to-liberia-face-uncertain-future/): Liberia’s government announced the move on Tuesday, two days before the flight. Politicians say they were not consulted.
- [Trump seeks to block the BBC’s attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/trump-seeks-to-block-the-bbcs-attempt-to-subpoena-ivanka-trump-trump-jr/): While lawyers for the US president argue the subpoenas are ‘cynical’, the BBC says they could help shine light on case.
- [Israel’s Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/israels-chief-rabbi-says-palestinians-are-not-a-people-and-have-no-rights/): Israel’s Chief Rabbi denied Palestinians are a people, claimed Gaza for Jews and called for its destruction and return.
- [Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/armed-men-kidnap-dozens-in-attacks-on-nigerian-villages/): Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
- [Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/espanyol-vs-real-madrid-live-la-liga/): Follow updates as Jose Mourinho returns to lead Madrid – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/sanctioned-by-eu-israeli-settler-steals-and-kills-palestinian-donkey/): A donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer was reportedly stolen and dragged to death by Israeli settlers.
- [South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/south-korea-sending-first-container-ship-through-arctic-route/): PanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable.
- [Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/settlers-target-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-banks-area-b/): Palestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.
- [Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/did-doge-cuts-make-americas-food-safety-problem-worse/): The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year, as a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 11,000 people.
- [Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/walk-in-human-fridges-are-japans-newest-heatwave-weapon/): Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the “Do Hiemon Box” delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
- [Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/elche-vs-barcelona-la-liga-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Barcelona start their season at Elche in La Liga on Sunday but will do so without their new signing, Rodri.
- [How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/how-is-the-pro-israel-lobby-influencing-us-elections/): As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
- [Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/israeli-drone-strike-on-civilian-vehicle-injures-several-in-syria/): Syria condemns attack in southwest as a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’ and a ‘blatant breach of international law’.
- [Is Trump making Latin America great again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/is-trump-making-latin-america-great-again/): A right-wing wave is sweeping through the region and that is not good news.
- [Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/indonesia-bolsters-troop-numbers-to-combat-borneo-wildfires/): Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.
- [Fans and police injured in pitch invasion during ‘high risk’ German Cup tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/fans-and-police-injured-in-pitch-invasion-during-high-risk-german-cup-tie/): Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern game halted for 30 minutes as eight people hospitalised with about 100 injured.
- [Man Utd humiliated at Hull to open Premier League account](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/man-utd-humiliated-at-hull-to-open-premier-league-account/): Manchester United lose 2-0 at newly promoted Hull City to open their Premier League campaign.
- [What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/what-did-war-with-the-us-reveal-about-irans-weapons-capabilities/): Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.
- [CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/concacaf-asks-infantino-to-skip-youth-event-amid-fifa-governance-crisis/): The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
- [Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/jewish-activists-push-back-against-israeli-settlers/): Jewish activists provide a ‘protective presence’ to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.
- [Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/ebola-continues-to-spread-in-the-drc-as-16000-vaccine-doses-arrive/): Health authorities are warning that ‘approximately one person has been dying from Ebola every thirty minutes’.
- [Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/usain-bolts-100m-record-broken-at-world-humanoid-robot-games/): Chinese robot reaches peak ​speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt’s 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
- [Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/hundreds-of-children-take-part-in-swimming-class-on-gazas-shore/): On Gaza’s shore, 1,300 Palestinian children joined a swimming class to cope with the trauma of Israel’s genocidal war.
- [Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/russian-strikes-kill-6-people-in-ukraine-day-after-shopping-complex-attack/): Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials say.
- [The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/the-berlin-wall-separated-his-family-its-legacy-still-endures/): When Germany was divided, the Guetingers were among the 70 million people split between two opposing nations.
- [Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/former-world-champion-boxer-zolani-tete-shot-and-killed-in-south-africa/): Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- [Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/manchester-city-preview-five-key-questions-heading-into-2026-27-season/): Enzo Maresca faces the formidable challenge of following the legendary manager Pep Guardiola as new season starts.
- [Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/pakistans-pti-seeks-contempt-action-over-jailed-imran-khans-hospital-move/): Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to ⁠state hospital for check-up ⁠before returning him to jail.
- [More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/more-than-16000-doses-of-ervebo-vaccine-arrive-in-ebola-hit-dr-congo/): The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus’s exponential spread.
- [Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/nakashima-pounds-fritz-bejlek-beats-keys-in-cincinnati-upsets/): Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men’s semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
- [Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/australia-bite-back-as-18-wickets-fall-on-day-one-of-second-bangladesh-test/): Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
- [Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/iran-says-new-us-sanctions-violate-sovereignty-of-other-states/): Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei slams Trump’s latest threat as a return to ‘full-scale classic colonialism’.
- [World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/world-bank-projects-war-hit-lebanons-economy-to-contract-by-6-4-percent/): Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon’s economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
- [‘Young want to leave’: Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/young-want-to-leave-libyas-brain-drain-15-years-after-tripoli-fell/): Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
- [Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/lionel-messi-fined-for-striking-opponent-in-inter-miami-mls-game/): MLS fine Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
- [Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/panama-canal-to-reduce-shipping-as-extreme-el-nino-approaches/): Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
- [How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/how-will-trumps-tariffs-affect-canadas-economy/): US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada’s economy.
- [Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/somalia-child-hunger-crisis-deepens-after-aid-cuts-unicef-says/): The drought-stricken country has recorded a 32 percent jump in the number of children treated for severe malnutrition.
- [‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/it-was-a-tsunami-floods-leave-death-trail-in-indias-assam/): From father searching for his daughter’s body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.
- [China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/chinas-new-moon-mission-could-unlock-secret-of-lunar-ice-why-that-matters/): The Chang’e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon’s shadowed craters.
- [Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/nigeria-and-the-sahel-a-growing-security-divide/): A widening diplomatic rift is complicating efforts to confront a shared cross-border security threat.
- [Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/palestinian-teen-shot-and-killed-in-west-bank-attack-un-responds/): A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank
- [Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/inundated-philippine-communities-seek-answers-over-flood-control-funds/): Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.
- [US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/us-judge-strikes-down-trump-immigrant-visa-ban-affecting-75-countries/): A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department’s suspension of immigrant visas.
- [US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after talks fail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/us-imposes-50-tariffs-on-20bn-worth-of-canadian-goods-after-talks-fail/): Canadian Prime Minister vows retaliatory tariffs “dollar for dollar” following failure to secure a US trade agreement.
- [At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/at-least-13-tunisians-missing-as-migrant-boat-headed-for-italy-capsizes/): Thousands of people have died since 2014 trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe.
- [Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/palestinian-british-girl-6-dies-days-after-family-drowned-off-uk-coast/): Saja el-Khawas’s death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
- [Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/peru-rescues-people-trapped-by-landslides-on-highway-for-nearly-a-week/): Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.
- [Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/iran-war-live-trump-says-he-views-strait-of-hormuz-as-american-territory/): US president says Iran ‘would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion’.
- [Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/several-killed-in-russias-double-tap-drone-strike-on-ukraine-mall/): Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
- [Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/guyanas-rodrigues-birkett-leads-informal-poll-in-race-to-be-next-un-leader/): Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
- [California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/california-lawmaker-overcomes-pro-israel-spending-to-win-special-election/): Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
- [Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/iranian-president-says-time-to-end-war-with-us-from-position-of-strength/): Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
- [Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/pakistans-imran-khan-back-to-prison-after-evaluation-at-hospital-2/): Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
- [US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/us-debt-tops-40-trillion-americans-left-with-the-bill/): The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
- [Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/outrage-in-india-over-death-of-six-year-old-slapped-by-his-teacher/): Andhra Pradesh’s regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.
- [Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/editor-of-us-newspaper-stars-and-stripes-reportedly-fired-under-trump/): Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
- [Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/22/myanmar-military-bombing-kills-14-at-buddhist-monastery-opposition-reports/): More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.
- [US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/us-vice-president-jd-vance-holds-midterm-election-rally-in-ohio-hometown/): The vice president’s speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.
- [Global Sumud Flotilla joins Albania’s anti-resort protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/global-sumud-flotilla-joins-albanias-anti-resort-protest/): Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution”
- [Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/arsenal-rout-coventry-3-0-to-begin-premier-league-title-defence-in-style/): Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.
- [One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/one-killed-three-wounded-in-sword-attack-at-swedish-high-school/): One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.
- [Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/mexico-governor-ruben-rocha-returns-to-office-despite-us-criminal-charges/): The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
- [TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/21/tiktok-settles-with-us-justice-department-for-400m-over-child-privacy-laws/): TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children’s online privacy laws.
- [Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/trump-administration-announces-global-economic-war-on-iran/): The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
- [Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/nathan-cofnas-on-whether-he-feels-responsible-for-jason-ardays-death/): Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
- [Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/israeli-strike-on-gaza-shelter-extends-casualty-list/): More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
- [Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/former-snooker-world-champion-graeme-dott-convicted-of-child-sex-abuse/): The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
- [Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/russia-to-seize-poorly-protected-infrastructure-as-ukraine-barrage-persists/): Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
- [Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/nearly-one-in-two-ebola-patients-dying-in-dr-congo-outbreak/): Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
- [Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/video-russia-launches-rocket-into-space-with-military-satellite/): Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
- [Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/are-humanoid-robots-the-future-of-warfare/): Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
- [Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/trump-slams-canada-with-new-50-percent-auto-tariffs-for-2027/): Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
- [What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/what-to-expect-as-iran-braces-for-new-us-economic-measures-amid-war/): Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
- [England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/england-drop-fast-bowler-bryden-carse-amid-investigation-into-club-incident/): The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
- [Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/saudi-arabias-mbs-visits-macron-in-france-what-to-expect/): Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
- [‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/barrel-bomb-mufti-sentenced-to-life-in-syria/): ‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
- [Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/rain-and-flooding-from-typhoon-narra-hits-china-and-vietnam/): Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
- [Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/algerias-schools-put-shakespeare-before-moliere-in-break-from-france/): Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
- [Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/israel-accused-of-using-kites-as-pretext-to-justify-escalating-gaza-attacks/): Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching ‘kites, drones, and balloons’ from the war-torn enclave.
- [Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/former-nba-player-enes-kanter-ejected-after-confrontation-with-wnbas-cloud/): Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
- [Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/activists-occupy-uk-aircraft-parts-factory-over-israel-links/): Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
- [South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/south-korea-says-us-cancelled-upcoming-joint-marine-exercises-over-iran-war/): The cancellation follows Trump’s surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
- [Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/four-arrested-over-fatal-shooting-of-south-african-boxer-zolani-tete/): Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
- [India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/india-used-pellets-grenades-on-gen-z-protests-what-amnesty-report-reveals/): Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
- [Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/photos-towering-landfill-collapse-kills-30-in-guineas-capital-conakry/): A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea’s capital.
- [US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/us-military-says-strike-on-alleged-drug-smuggling-boat-kills-two/): US Southern Command says Sunday’s strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
- [Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ukraines-offensive-against-russia-causes-petrol-panic-across-central-asia/): War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia’s allies.
- [US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/us-threatens-toughest-sanctions-yet-against-iran-what-we-know/): Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
- [Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/dutch-public-broadcaster-to-boycott-no-longer-neutral-eurovision/): AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event’s neutrality and fuelling divisions.
- [Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/seville-jefferson-wooden-roar-to-100m-wins-at-silesia-diamond-league/): Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
- [Transfer target Julian Alvarez booed by fans in Atletico Madrid win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/transfer-target-julian-alvarez-booed-by-fans-in-atletico-madrid-win/): Argentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.
- [Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/give-imran-khan-proper-medical-care-cricket-legends-urge-pakistani-govt/): Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif’s government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
- [Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/macron-and-mbs-attend-esports-world-cup-closing-ceremony/): Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
- [Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/dozens-of-coordinated-arson-attacks-carried-out-across-thailand/): Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
- [‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/barrel-bomb-mufti-ahmad-hassoun-handed-life-sentence-in-syria-trial/): The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
- [Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/kazakhstans-newly-formed-pro-government-party-wins-parliamentary-election/): The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
- [E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/e1-settlement-why-netanyahu-israels-right-might-not-mind-global-outrage/): The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel’s PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
- [Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/canada-us-trade-war-who-wins-who-loses/): Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
- [The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/the-right-to-health-in-gaza-is-now-a-privilege/): The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps
- [EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/eu-russian-aircraft-help-serbia-battle-wildfires/): EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
- [How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/how-much-more-are-you-spending-on-petrol-since-the-war-in-iran-began/): At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
- [Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/trabzonspor-president-reacts-to-salah-disallowed-hat-trick-goal/): Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
- [Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/gauff-fils-win-cincinnati-tennis-titles-in-run-up-to-us-open/): Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
- [Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ceferin-wont-challenge-infantino-for-fifa-presidency-but-tells-him-to-quit/): European football chief doesn’t want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
- [Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/salah-scores-two-goals-has-two-disallowed-in-first-start-for-trabzonspor/): Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
- [Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/pakistans-army-chief-munir-returns-to-iran-can-he-break-us-war-deadlock/): Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
- [Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/syria-israel-hold-us-mediated-talks-in-jordan-to-de-escalate-tensions/): Syria’s foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
- [‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/we-know-this-movie-iran-mocks-latest-us-sanctions/): Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the ‘same movie on repeat’.
- [Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/climbers-escape-rockfall-crossing-death-pass-on-mont-blanc/): Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
- [Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-from-mexico-sells-for-3-35m/): Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
- [Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/human-caused-nevada-wildfire-forces-42000-people-to-evacuate/): A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
- [India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/india-crushes-cockroach-dissent-as-fix-schools-campaign-riles-modi/): The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
- [Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ebola-cases-in-drc-hit-5515-as-pope-leo-urges-global-action-to-save-lives/): Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
- [Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/can-kenyas-ai-ambitions-coexist-with-naivashas-water-needs/): As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
- [Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/iran-war-live-iranian-parliament-advances-plans-for-hormuz-service-fees/): Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for Tehran’s services.
- [Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/tokayev-allies-head-for-landslide-victory-in-kazakhstan-elections/): Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
- [Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/large-forest-fire-burns-close-to-residential-areas-in-ankara/): A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
- [Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/landfill-collapse-kills-30-in-guineas-capital-after-heavy-rains/): A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
- [US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/us-envoy-tom-barrack-retracts-comment-that-syrias-golan-is-occupied/): Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel’s claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is ‘unchanged’.
- [Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/serbia-requests-international-assistance-to-battle-wildfires/): Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
- [Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/will-donald-trumps-new-sanctions-against-iran-work/): The US president says he will impose ‘crushing measures’ on Tehran.
- [Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/raphinha-and-lopez-score-braces-as-barcelona-trounce-elche-5-0/): Barcelona ‌begin their La Liga title ⁠defence ⁠and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 ⁠victory at Elche.
- [Gaza’s hospitals are running out of oxygen as healthcare nears collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/gazas-hospitals-are-running-out-of-oxygen-as-healthcare-nears-collapse/): Gaza’s hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.
- [Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/photos-indycars-speed-past-washington-landmarks-as-part-of-freedom-250/): Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
- [Severe winds toss four aircraft across Italian airport tarmac](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/severe-winds-toss-four-aircraft-across-italian-airport-tarmac/): Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
- [Is Israel about to split the occupied West Bank in half?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/is-israel-about-to-split-the-occupied-west-bank-in-half/): Israel is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
- [Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid buried in Occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/palestinian-teen-killed-in-israeli-raid-buried-in-occupied-west-bank/): Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid.
- [Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/zhou-bo-chinas-alternative-to-western-power/): Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China’s vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.
- [Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/two-killed-after-giant-ganesha-statue-collapses-onto-crowd-in-mumbai/): Two people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.
- [Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/iran-war-top-us-lawmaker-says-republicans-can-absolutely-win-midterms/): House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it ‘would be helpful’ if conflict ends before elections in November.
- [Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/thousands-displaced-as-wildfire-threatens-homes-in-us-state-of-nevada/): A state of emergency is declared in the US state of Nevada as rampant wildfire spurs evacuations.
- [Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/tunisia-sees-protests-after-migrant-boat-sinking-kills-eight/): A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country’s southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.
- [Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/trump-has-run-out-of-options-in-iran-war-stephen-walt/): Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
- [Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan State](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/video-thousands-of-families-flee-fighting-in-sudans-north-kordofan-state/): Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan’s conflict-stricken Kordofan State.
- [LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/live-elche-vs-barcelona-la-liga/): Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
- [Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/photos-ukraine-celebrates-national-flag-day/): People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
- [Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 30 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/landfill-collapse-in-guinea-kills-at-least-30-people/): Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
- [Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/irans-government-signals-fuel-price-hike-on-eve-of-new-us-sanctions/): Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.
- [Gaza families search for children missing after years of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/gaza-families-search-for-children-missing-after-years-of-war/): Families in Gaza continue searching for children and relatives missing in the war.
- [Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/canada-us-and-tit-for-tat-tariffs-how-will-they-impact-their-economies/): Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.
- [Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/can-nigeria-cash-in-on-iran-war/): Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
- [French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/french-president-macron-to-host-saudi-crown-prince-mbs-in-paris-for-talks/): Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman’s discussions.
- [Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/pezeshkian-says-iran-has-not-become-venezuela-despite-war-and-sanctions/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.
- [Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/chelsea-preview-five-key-talking-points-for-2026-27-premier-league-season/): Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?
- [The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/the-suez-crisis-stopped-the-british-empire-will-hormuz-defeat-the-us/): In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
- [Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/nordic-nations-have-lost-confidence-in-infantino-demand-fifa-reforms/): Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino’s resignation amid FIFA crisis.
- [PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/pm-tarique-rahmans-trip-stalled-what-it-means-for-bangladesh-india-ties/): India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.
- [AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/ai-fraud-costing-victims-millions-of-dollars/): Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.
- [Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/dozens-of-attacks-in-southern-thailand-wound-three-people/): Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.
- [Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/heavy-israeli-air-strike-hits-warehouse-in-central-gaza/): Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
- [Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/can-iran-retaliate-against-countries-that-join-us-economic-war/): Iran warns that countries backing US economic sanctions will be considered an enemy of Tehran.
- [US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/us-senate-nominee-abdul-el-sayed-rebuts-criticism-from-jd-vance/): El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.
- [Real Madrid’s Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after La Liga win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/real-madrids-mourinho-condemns-bullying-of-vinicius-after-la-liga-win/): Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised the bullying of Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans.
- [DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/dr-congo-miners-risk-ebola-to-make-a-living/): DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
- [Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/zelenskyy-says-wartime-elections-could-destroy-ukraine/): The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov’s idea as a ‘tsunami’ that would ‘split’ the country.
- [Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/syrias-foreign-minister-says-door-open-for-diplomacy-with-israel/): Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for diplomacy.
- [Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real’s win at Espanyol](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/mourinho-decries-alleged-bullying-of-vinicius-in-reals-win-at-espanyol/): ‘Vinicius is no saint, but what they’re doing to him was ​too much,’ Mourinho said after Real’s first match of La Liga.
- [Israel’s war on Gaza forces Palestinians to rely on ‘Stone Age’ toilets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/israels-war-on-gaza-forces-palestinians-to-rely-on-stone-age-toilets/): The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.
- [Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/explosion-injures-13-in-taiwan/): Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan
- [Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from ‘unfortunate’ medal error](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/sydney-marathon-organisers-not-running-away-from-unfortunate-medal-error/): The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, as one of the city’s landmarks.
- [Israeli air strike near Gaza refugee camp kills one person and injures two](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/israeli-air-strike-near-gaza-refugee-camp-kills-one-person-and-injures-two/): Israeli air attack near Gaza’s Maghazi camp kills one person and injures two others.
- [How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/how-the-deadliest-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak-can-be-stopped/): The priorities are clear: reach every affected area, protect frontline workers, and turn commitments into action.
- [South Africa’s former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/23/south-africas-former-boxing-champion-tete-shot-dead-outside-home/): South Africa’s former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home
- [Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/iran-oman-discuss-temporary-shipping-lane-through-strait-of-hormuz/): Omani FM hopes the two countries will ‘soon announce’ a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Video: US country music legend Dolly Parton dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/video-us-country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies/): US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.
- [Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/trump-administration-kennedy-center-may-be-demolished-if-repairs-not-made/): Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue ‘cannot survive’ without the US president’s help.
- [What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/what-challenge-do-cockroach-protests-pose-for-indias-pm-modi/): Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.
- [Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-beloved-us-country-music-icon-dies-at-80/): Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.
- [Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/syrias-economy-poised-for-improvement-after-us-sanctions-removal/): Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.
- [Video: Israeli forces raid UN training centre and raise Israeli flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/video-israeli-forces-raid-un-training-centre-and-raise-israeli-flag/): Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated after Israeli forces raided a UN-operated facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/israeli-protesters-block-aid-trucks-from-reaching-gaza/): Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza
- [Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with the army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/kurdish-led-forces-in-syria-dissolve-after-merging-with-the-army/): SDF commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting the Islamic State.
- [India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/india-police-clash-with-protesters-a-month-after-gen-z-demonstrations/): Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar’s capital.
- [Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/most-us-democrats-in-early-2028-primary-states-oppose-aid-to-israel-poll/): Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
- [Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/spain-requests-emergency-funding-from-the-eu-over-ceuta-migrants/): European Commission says it is ‘assessing’ Spain’s request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.
- [Fatah, Dahlan bloc hold reconciliation talks ahead of Palestinian elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/fatah-dahlan-bloc-hold-reconciliation-talks-ahead-of-palestinian-elections/): Fatah and Dahlan’s Democratic Reform hold talks in Alamein as fears grow over a potential opposition coalition.
- [Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/photos-rohingya-refugees-rally-nine-years-after-myanmar-exodus/): Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh protest, demanding safe return to Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
- [Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/sanctions-or-missiles-why-gulf-may-not-relish-trumps-new-iran-approach/): As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
- [Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/carlos-baleba-joins-manchester-united-in-transfer-from-brighton/): Cameroon midfielder joins EPL powerhouse for a fee understood to be worth up to 70 million pounds.
- [US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/us-judge-denies-ghislaine-maxwells-frivolous-bid-to-throw-out-conviction/): US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.
- [Canada hits US with counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of products](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/canada-hits-us-with-counter-tariffs-targeting-hundreds-of-products/): Canada imposes tariffs on $19.9bn of US goods which will take effect on September 8 as trade talks with Washington collapse.
- [Nine years of Rohingya refugee crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/nine-years-of-rohingya-refugee-crisis/): Nine years of Rohingya refugee crisis
- [Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/infantinos-presidency-under-threat-fifa-elections-challengers-dates/): Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
- [Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in Beijing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/chinese-robot-tiangong-clocks-sub-9-second-100-metres-in-beijing/): Chinese robot seven-tenths of a ⁠second faster than the 9.58-second men’s world record set by ​Usain Bolt in 100m.
- [Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/nevada-wildfire-contained-to-27-percent-as-thousands-still-displaced/): The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.
- [Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/students-clash-with-police-in-india-in-a-new-protest-over-exam-leaks/): Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
- [Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/trumps-latest-wave-of-iran-sanctions-which-60-entities-are-targeted/): Dozens of groups in Iran and other countries face US sanctions over ties to Iranian oil, weapons and cyberoperations.
- [China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/china-says-will-safeguard-its-own-interests-as-us-expands-iran-sanctions/): China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.
- [Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America during Canada trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/trump-floats-renaming-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-during-canada-trade-war/): Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.
- [Root ‘hacked off’ by England cricket team after police handcuff Carse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/root-hacked-off-by-england-cricket-team-after-police-handcuff-carse/): After Brydon Carse dropped by England for second Test against Pakistan, captain Joe Root blasts ‘stupid mistakes’.
- [No, the Democratic Party is not shifting on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/no-the-democratic-party-is-not-shifting-on-israel/): The Democratic establishment is still firmly in the pro-Israeli camp while trying to appeal to its pro-Palestine voters.
- [Gaza child breaks down in tears after an Israeli threat over kites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/gaza-child-breaks-down-in-tears-after-an-israeli-threat-over-kites/): Gaza child breaks down in tears after an Israeli threat over kites
- [Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/popcorn-and-cartoons-a-gaza-cinema-gives-girls-a-brief-escape-from-war/): A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.
- [How Israel’s Netanyahu weaponises religion in his war rhetoric](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/how-israels-netanyahu-weaponises-religion-in-his-war-rhetoric/): Israeli prime minister has used ancient religious texts to validate pre-emptive warfare and bypass international law.
- [Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/real-madrids-mourinho-happy-with-transfers-despite-rodri-miss/): Yan Diomande topped Real’s transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.
- [Tottenham sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/tottenham-sign-brazilian-winger-savinho-from-manchester-city/): Savinho’s arrival, which comes in a busy transfer window for Spurs, takes their spending past $400m.
- [What to expect in elections in South Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/what-to-expect-in-elections-in-south-carolina-georgia-and-oklahoma/): These special and run-off elections will continue setting the stage for November’s midterm elections.
- [Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/israeli-forces-raid-unrwa-training-centre-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): The forces raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a key facility operated by the UNRWA.
- [‘We can’t breathe’: Indonesians battle wildfire haze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/we-cant-breathe-indonesians-battle-wildfire-haze/): Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, affecting at least 10 provinces and blanketing communities in hazardous haze.
- [Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/two-killed-refinery-on-fire-in-russias-krasnodar-after-drone-attack/): Ukraine hits Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in latest attacks targeting energy infrastructure.
- [Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova appeals to CAS over four-year doping ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/ex-wimbledon-champion-vondrousova-appeals-to-cas-over-four-year-doping-ban/): The Czech was issued a suspension in June after she did not submit her sample when notified by a doping control officer.
- [How the US sanctions on Iran impact China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/how-the-us-sanctions-on-iran-impact-china/): US sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.
- [Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox’s Bazar, 9 years after genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/why-rohingya-refugees-are-protesting-in-coxs-bazar-9-years-after-genocide/): Rohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.
- [Palestine weekly: After Kushner departs, Israel escalates Gaza attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/palestine-weekly-after-kushner-departs-israel-escalates-gaza-attacks/): Israel deepens Gaza attacks and West Bank expansion as countries condemn abuses but impose few consequences.
- [Russia mobilisation fears grow amid reports of intimidating tactics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/russia-mobilisation-fears-grow-amid-reports-of-intimidating-tactics/): Military recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.
- [Can Pakistan’s Asim Munir convince Iran military chiefs to return to talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/can-pakistans-asim-munir-convince-iran-military-chiefs-to-return-to-talks/): Pakistan says progress was made in Tehran, but Iran’s security establishment remains wary of Washington.
- [Is AIPAC’s political standing declining in the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/is-aipacs-political-standing-declining-in-the-us/): The powerful pro-Israeli lobby group is increasingly becoming liability for both the progressive as well as right-wing.
- [India faces criticism from UN discrimination watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/india-faces-criticism-from-un-discrimination-watchdog/): CERD says India must tackle hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and increase protections for other groups.
- [Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/kremlin-adviser-warns-uk-drone-factories-could-face-attacks/): Russia says UK decision to share missile blueprints with Ukraine is evidence of direct military involvement in the war.
- [Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/indonesia-battles-haze-as-wildfires-rage-across-south-sumatra-forests/): Indonesia deploys prayers and emergency measures to combat South Sumatra’s raging wildfires and hazardous haze.
- [Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/roadblocks-and-burning-tyres-in-libya-protests-over-power-cuts/): Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts
- [What would justice look like if there were no Rohingya left in Myanmar?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/what-would-justice-look-like-if-there-were-no-rohingya-left-in-myanmar/): Nine years after the 2017 atrocities, Rohingya are still being forced to flee because the genocide has never stopped.
- [Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/palestinian-artist-sliman-mansour-giant-of-resistance-art-dies-aged-79/): Sliman Mansour’s art captured the essence of Palestine, blending ancient traditions with modern themes of resistance.
- [Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/global-ocean-temperatures-hit-record-high-as-el-nino-intensifies/): Copernicus warns of ‘unprecedented strain’ on world’s oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.
- [Rohingya refugees protest, nine years after exodus to Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/rohingya-refugees-protest-nine-years-after-exodus-to-bangladesh/): Rohingya refugees protest, nine years after exodus to Bangladesh
- [Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/pakistan-says-significant-progress-made-in-talks-on-iran-us-war/): The talks were held during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief and interior minister.
- [Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/nvidia-supermicro-employees-charged-over-export-of-ai-servers-to-china/): Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.
- [‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/enough-is-enough-kenya-nurses-strike-over-pay-and-working-conditions/): Shiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
- [Federer to play tennis at US Open but rules out Williams-like return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/federer-to-play-tennis-at-us-open-but-rules-out-williams-like-return/): The 20-time Grand Slam champion confirmed he’s only going to play in an exhibition match and has no plans to return.
- [Hasina spat stalls Bangladesh-India reset. What would break the deadlock?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/hasina-spat-stalls-bangladesh-india-reset-what-would-break-the-deadlock/): Analysts say an Indian commitment not to allow ousted Bangladesh PM to engage in politics from their soil would help.
- [Thai vendor confronts Israeli tourists, raises Palestinian flag](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/thai-vendor-confronts-israeli-tourists-raises-palestinian-flag/): A Thai vendor confronted Israeli tourists outside his shop on the island of Phuket, waving a Palestinian flag.
- [Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/fulham-vs-chelsea-alonso-starts-new-era-with-thrilling-3-2-win/): Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.
- [The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/the-iran-war-is-bringing-cyberwarfare-into-critical-infrastructure/): Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
- [France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/france-and-saudi-arabia-plan-dragon-ball-z-theme-park-near-paris/): France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
- [Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/two-us-carrier-groups-in-middle-east-strain-navy-resources/): Deploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepower
- [Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/australias-music-charts-ban-ai-made-songs-amid-backlash-over-madonna-cover/): Tracks that use AI in a ‘supporting role’ will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
- [Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/libya-factions-draft-initial-election-pact-amid-lingering-mistrust/): Libyan factions sign an initial an election pact, but divided institutions and deep legal gaps threaten its execution.
- [Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/angel-reese-breaks-wnba-record-with-26-rebounds-in-dreams-win-over-sparks/): Reese broke Chamique Holdsclaw’s record of 24 rebounds and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season.
- [France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/france-saudi-arabia-agree-on-7bn-theme-park-project-near-paris/): Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS’s visit to Paris.
- [Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/syrian-president-thanks-nation-for-getting-off-us-state-terror-list/): Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
- [Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/rare-tornado-near-carcassonne-in-france-causes-damage-and-injuries/): Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
- [Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/muslims-celebrate-prophet-muhammads-birthday/): Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
- [Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/amnesty-says-india-used-lethal-weapons-on-cockroach-protesters/): Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters.
- [Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/israels-netanyahu-claims-iran-tried-to-kill-one-of-his-sons/): Netanyahu’s claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.
- [Brutal gang attack on strategic Haiti hillside leaves at least 30 dead](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/brutal-gang-attack-on-strategic-haiti-hillside-leaves-at-least-30-dead/): At least 30 people have been killed in a gang attack on a hillside community that overlooks routes into Haiti’s capital.
- [Man killed in world’s largest annual bullfighting event in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/man-killed-in-worlds-largest-annual-bullfighting-event-in-mexico/): The world’s largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
- [Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/search-continues-in-tunisia-as-migrant-boat-sinking-sparks-protests/): Tunisia’s Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.
- [DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/drcs-constitutional-battle-the-fight-over-the-2028-vote/): President Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC’s 2028 succession.
- [US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/us-plans-to-revoke-business-tourism-visas-of-200000-asylum-seekers/): If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.
- [Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/iran-war-live-us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-iran-warns-tehran-trade-partners/): US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran’s trade partners they will face consequences.
- [Jeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation amid contentious US midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/jeffries-kushner-meeting-sparks-speculation-amid-contentious-us-midterms/): Private meeting between Jeffries and Kushner fuels discussions amid contentious US midterm battle.
- [US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list/): Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a ‘terrorist’ organisation.
- [US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/us-supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-on-mail-voting/): Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.
- [How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/how-us-sanctions-on-iran-ripple-through-global-markets-and-consumers/): New sanctions hit Iran’s aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.
- [Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face intensifying Israeli strikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/displaced-palestinians-in-gaza-face-intensifying-israeli-strikes/): Israel struck a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, killing one man.
- [Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/iconic-palestinian-artist-sliman-mansour-passes-away-at-age-79/): Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work became a symbol of struggle and resistance, has died at age 79.
- [US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/us-public-support-for-iran-war-falls-as-trump-approval-at-record-low-poll/): Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
- [Displaced Palestinian builds mud shelter as tents offer little relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/displaced-palestinian-builds-mud-shelter-as-tents-offer-little-relief/): A displaced Palestinian has built a traditional mud-brick house as an alternative to tents.
- [Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ambush-in-south-sudan-kills-peacekeeping-troops/): Armed men injured three additional peacekeepers as fears grow of the country relapsing into civil war.
- [Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ceasefire-monitoring-mission-arrives-in-democratic-republic-of-congo/): Fighting persists in the mineral-rich region despite ceasefire agreements.
- [Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/video-iran-reacts-to-us-economic-d-day-sanctions/): Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.
- [What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/whats-behind-domestic-political-pressure-on-ukraines-president/): Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.
- [Video: Israel attacks desalination plant and mosque in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/video-israel-attacks-desalination-plant-and-mosque-in-gaza/): Israel has attacked a critical water desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza as it intensifies attacks on the enclave.
- [Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/yemens-houthis-report-attack-on-saudi-ship/): Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.
- [Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/mexicos-president-condemns-governors-brief-return-to-office/): President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha’s return amid US drug charges, calling it ‘reckless’ and ‘inappropriate’.
- [Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/washington-post-ordered-to-rehire-columnist-fired-over-charlie-kirk-posts/): Karen Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.
- [Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho reunited with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/ex-liverpool-star-fabinho-reunited-with-mohamed-salah-at-trabzonspor/): Fabinho joined ​Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad in 2023, where he won the ​league after his five-year stint at Liverpool.
- [Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/kidnappers-release-video-showing-hundreds-abducted-from-nigerian-mosque/): Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria’s security crisis in the north as elections approach.
- [Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/norway-plans-further-development-of-arctic-drilling-amid-eu-energy-concerns/): EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.
- [Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/trump-administration-seeks-to-formalise-h-1b-fee-of-more-than-100000/): New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US’s H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
- [Israel threatens attacks in Gaza over children’s kites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/israel-threatens-attacks-in-gaza-over-childrens-kites/): Israel has threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement in Gaza over children’s kites
- [Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/trump-administration-announces-economic-d-day-sanctions-on-iran/): Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran’s revenues and isolate the country.
- [Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/24/japanese-delegation-seeks-to-soothe-strained-ties-with-china/): A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
- [Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/syrias-president-makes-first-visa-payment-after-sanctions-removal/): A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from ‘terrorism’ list.
- [Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/construction-worker-documents-moment-he-survives-nepal-mudslide/): Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.
- [Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/is-mark-ruffalo-anti-semitic/): Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
- [Spain’s tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/spains-tomato-food-fight-leaves-thousands-covered-in-pulp/): Thousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.
- [World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/world-health-organization-says-ebola-outbreak-in-uganda-is-over/): International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
- [Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/iran-war-live-qatar-pm-to-visit-tehran-trump-not-in-a-hurry-over-talks/): Qatar’s PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
- [Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/tim-curry-star-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-dies-at-age-80/): Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
- [Tribe accuses US federal agents of ‘trespassing’ on indigenous border land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/tribe-accuses-us-federal-agents-of-trespassing-on-indigenous-border-land/): The Tohono O’odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
- [US judge declines Minnesota’s effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-judge-declines-minnesotas-effort-to-force-texas-to-extradite-ice-agent/): ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
- [Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-la-liga-prediction-teams-lineups/): Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona’s five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.
- [Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/mbappe-hat-trick-fires-real-madrid-to-4-1-win-against-sociedad/): Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho’s Bernabeu return.
- [US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-says-chinese-linked-hackers-attacked-nasa-senate-and-govt-agencies/): US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
- [Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/palestinians-demand-return-of-1700-bodies-held-by-israel/): Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
- [UNRWA chief: Israel seeks to eliminate agency and Palestinian refugee issue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/unrwa-chief-israel-seeks-to-eliminate-agency-and-palestinian-refugee-issue/): UNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel’s efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue
- [Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/video-survivors-recount-moment-flash-floods-hit-nepal/): Survivors of the flash flooding in Nepal have been describing the moment their homes swept away in the landslide.
- [Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/meta-agrees-to-17b-settlement-in-landmark-child-safety-case/): Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
- [Video: Ukrainian drones target Wildberries e-commerce hub in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/video-ukrainian-drones-target-wildberries-e-commerce-hub-in-russia/): Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries.
- [8 migrants buried in Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/8-migrants-buried-in-tunisias-coastal-town-of-ben-guerdane/): Residents of Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane on Wednesday attended the funerals of eight young migrants.
- [Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-to-institute-debt-ceiling-if-elected-president/): A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.
- [Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/kurdish-led-sdf-has-dissolved-but-has-syria-really-unified-its-military/): SDF’s dissolution is a major victory for Damascus, but unresolved questions over command and deployment remain.
- [Israeli forces install new gate, isolating Palestinian village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/israeli-forces-install-new-gate-isolating-palestinian-village/): Israeli forces installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank.
- [German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/german-airport-workers-die-from-malaria-caught-from-plane-riding-mosquito/): Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.
- [UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem facility](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/unrwa-chief-condemns-israeli-seizure-of-east-jerusalem-facility/): Christian Saunders tells Al Jazeera raid part of campaign to weaken agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.
- [Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return,’ envoy warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/israel-hamas-truce-failure-point-of-no-return-envoy-warns/): Hamas has pledged to hand over its weapons as part of the US plan for Gaza, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected.
- [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK after royal rift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-return-to-uk-after-royal-rift/): The couple quit royal duties six years ago to head to California. It’s unclear how they will be received on return.
- [US inflation remains sticky in July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-inflation-remains-sticky-in-july/): Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.
- [Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/trump-says-iran-war-will-continue-for-as-long-as-necessary/): Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
- [US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-imposes-sanctions-on-palestine-action-and-other-left-wing-groups/): Palestine Action’s Huda Ammori says Trump’s penalties should be a ‘wake-up call’ for UK to lift ban on the group.
- [UEFA set to end boycott of FIFA events over Infantino’s failed selloff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/uefa-set-to-end-boycott-of-fifa-events-over-infantinos-failed-selloff/): UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup investor plan.
- [Luxury watches worth $1.2 million stolen from a popular mall in Tokyo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/luxury-watches-worth-1-2-million-stolen-from-a-popular-mall-in-tokyo/): It took just 10 seconds for thieves to steal $1.2 million worth of luxury watches from a Tokyo shop in broad daylight.
- [Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/putin-and-al-sharaa-discuss-russia-syria-relations-deal-on-military-bases/): Syria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.
- [Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/iran-emphasises-self-sufficiency-in-battle-against-us-economic-war/): Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
- [Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/why-hormuz-remains-high-risk-for-ships-despite-us-claims-of-mine-clearing/): Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping ‘safe’ in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/at-least-50-injured-as-fireworks-explode-into-crowd-at-spanish-festival/): At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/live-real-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-la-liga-2/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Mbappe and Bellingham lead the line for Mourinho’s side.
- [Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/syria-removed-which-countries-are-still-on-the-us-terror-list-and-why/): The US decision leaves three nations – Cuba, Iran and North Korea – on its ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ blacklist.
- [Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/rescuers-search-for-hundreds-missing-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods/): Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.
- [Israel extends campaign against UNRWA to advance West Bank annexation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/israel-extends-campaign-against-unrwa-to-advance-west-bank-annexation/): Raid on UNRWA centre exposes Israel’s strategic push to erase refugee rights, seal West Bank annexation, analysts say.
- [Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/why-a-christian-group-is-suing-the-dutch-government-for-west-bank-trade-ban/): The Israeli Product Centre says it has not been given enough time to sell off its stock.
- [Children in Gaza fear flying their kites after Israeli threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/children-in-gaza-fear-flying-their-kites-after-israeli-threat/): A 10-year-old boy who makes kites says he is afraid to fly them after Israel threatened to treat kites as acts of war.
- [Bodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/bodies-of-missing-people-found-in-korea-becomes-national-scandal/): A police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.
- [Trump tells Al Jazeera ‘not in a hurry’ for Iran to return to talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/trump-tells-al-jazeera-not-in-a-hurry-for-iran-to-return-to-talks/): ‘I have no time schedule,’ Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
- [Meta agrees to settlement, platform changes in youth addiction case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/meta-agrees-to-settlement-platform-changes-in-youth-addiction-case/): Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
- [Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/kremlin-says-cia-head-met-russian-intelligence-officials-but-not-putin/): CIA’s Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks ‘positive’.
- [Deadly flash floods sweep through northern Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/deadly-flash-floods-sweep-through-northern-nepal/): Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes.
- [ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/icc-chief-urges-japan-to-counter-us-pressure-on-the-court/): Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
- [A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/a-teachers-slap-students-death-revive-indias-corporal-punishment-debate/): Teja’s death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?
- [Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/iran-oman-agree-on-temporary-hormuz-route-what-we-know/): Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/england-footballer-sterling-charged-with-dangerous-driving-after-collision/): Raheem Sterling has also been accused of possession ​of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15.
- [Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepal’s Himalayas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/photos-avalanche-floods-kill-eight-hundreds-missing-in-nepals-himalayas/): Flash floods devastate Nepal’s Himalayas, washing away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river.
- [When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/when-is-the-champions-league-draw-which-teams-are-in-and-what-are-the-dates/): Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.
- [CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/cctv-captures-terrifying-mudslide-engulfing-nepal-china-border/): CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.
- [Is Japan trying to build bridges with China after Taiwan spat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/is-japan-trying-to-build-bridges-with-china-after-taiwan-spat/): Experts say Japanese lawmakers’ visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
- [China’s Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/chinas-xi-to-visit-kyrgyzstan-egypt/): The Chinese president will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek, before travelling to Egypt.
- [Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/infantino-has-no-future-at-fifa-says-european-leagues-chief/): Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has ‘grown from year to year’.
- [Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/manchester-city-sign-teenage-moroccan-star-ayyoub-bouaddi-from-lille/): Sought-after midfielder Bouaddi joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal worth $117 million.
- [Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/ukrainian-drone-attacks-kill-3-as-fire-destroys-wildberries-warehouse/): Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries ‌logistics centre “completely ​destroyed by fire”.
- [At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads, energy facilities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/at-least-eight-killed-as-nepal-flash-flood-damages-roads-energy-facilities/): Authorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.
- [One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/one-us-dollar-now-costs-2-million-rials-in-iran-and-heres-what-it-can-buy/): Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country’s people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
- [Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/thousands-in-japan-are-pulling-this-historic-castle-back-into-place/): Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place
- [Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/haiti-gang-raid-death-toll-rises-to-47-as-more-than-50-kidnapped-says-un/): UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores ‘the alarming security situation in Haiti’ due to gangs.
- [US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-immigration-agents-arrested-more-than-49500-people-in-july/): The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June’s count.
- [Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/bodo-return-to-champions-league-azerbaijans-sabah-deny-israeli-beer-sheva/): Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.
- [The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/the-bulgarian-village-that-fears-becoming-an-iranian-target/): US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
- [Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/palestinian-boy-shot-during-israeli-raid-on-unrwa-centre/): Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
- [UN rejects Israel’s threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/un-rejects-israels-threat-to-expel-gaza-residents-over-kite-flying/): UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
- [US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/us-army-black-hawk-helicopter-crashes-in-colorado/): A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
- [Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/brighton-hove-albion-sign-algerian-left-back-jaouen-hadjam/): The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
- [Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/trumps-korean-gambit-exposes-a-shifting-east-asian-order/): Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
- [Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/serena-williams-carlos-alcaraz-fall-in-us-open-mixed-doubles-quarterfinal/): Star pair lost to Cobolli and Bencic, who will play married partners Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semifinal.
- [Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/trump-threatens-irans-partners-how-do-secondary-sanctions-work/): The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
- [Man United’s Fernandes, City’s Shaw named PFA Players of the Year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/man-uniteds-fernandes-citys-shaw-named-pfa-players-of-the-year/): Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.
- [The RSF’s defeat will not end Sudan’s war but merely fragment it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/the-rsfs-defeat-will-not-end-sudans-war-but-merely-fragment-it/): Sudanese army’s battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
- [Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/top-official-says-iran-oman-have-agreed-new-temporary-route-in-hormuz/): Deputy foreign minster says the route’s entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
- [At least 15 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/at-least-15-newborns-killed-in-pakistan-hospital-fire/): Only one child rescued after fire breaks out in the nursery at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Geo News reports.
- [Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/russias-amazon-wildberries-comes-under-ukraine-attack-again/): Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.
- [Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/massive-natural-gas-leak-in-wisconsin-puts-community-on-alert/): A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.
- [Fireworks factory goes up in smoke in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/fireworks-factory-goes-up-in-smoke-in-mexico/): Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions
- [Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/iran-bets-economic-pain-will-pressure-trump-in-game-of-chicken/): Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump’s retreat.
- [Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/who-were-the-syrian-democratic-forces-and-why-dissolve/): Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
- [Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/instagram-chief-testifies-at-meta-trial-says-few-teens-used-safety-feature/): Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
- [Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/dozens-killed-in-rebel-attacks-on-sudans-kordofan-medical-group-says/): Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.
- [Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/mamdani-opposes-hindu-nationalist-event-in-new-york/): Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
- [Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/israeli-soldiers-block-knesset-member-from-besieged-palestinian-home/): Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.
- [Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/malaysias-anwar-puts-non-aligned-stance-in-focus-with-remarks-on-taiwan/): Malaysian leader’s comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
- [Water crisis makes life in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps even worse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/water-crisis-makes-life-in-sudans-el-obeid-refugee-camps-even-worse/): Families displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.
- [Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/human-rights-situation-in-myanmar-plummets-to-new-low-un-says/): New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
- [Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/is-sudans-battlefield-shaping-the-terms-of-its-next-political-phase/): Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
- [Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/26/iran-war-live-iran-says-hormuz-remains-closed-despite-oman-route-deal/): Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
- [Why can’t America agree on what time it is?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/why-cant-america-agree-on-what-time-it-is/): Why can’t America agree on what time it is?
- [Brazil fines TikTok $30m for child data privacy violations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/brazil-fines-tiktok-30m-for-child-data-privacy-violations/): Owner ByteDance ordered to erase illegally obtained child data in Brazil as crackdown on tech giants intensifies.
- [US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/us-soldier-who-called-for-trump-impeachment-facing-military-charges/): Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.
- [Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/seven-killed-in-gaza-as-israeli-strike-destroys-aid-supply-warehouse/): Health Ministry warns of ‘complete collapse of the basic necessities of life’ in Gaza as Israel’s attacks continue.
- [Who was the ‘Queen of Country’ Dolly Parton?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/who-was-the-queen-of-country-dolly-parton/): ‘Queen of Country’ has died at 80 in Nashville, her family and representatives announced.
- [US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/us-judge-blocks-ohio-law-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-to-register-to-vote/): The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.
- [New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/new-us-sanctions-signal-trump-desperation-on-iran-experts-say/): Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
- [Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/nigeria-launches-operation-to-rescue-600-kidnapped-victims/): Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
- [Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/real-madrid-vs-sociedad-la-liga-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.
- [Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/syrian-democratic-forces-announce-their-dissolution/): The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus
- [US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/25/us-lawmakers-urge-trump-team-to-free-of-american-student-held-by-israel/): Congress members call on Marco Rubio to ‘use every tool’ at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.
- [Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/six-months-of-war-between-iran-us-leave-arab-states-facing-tough-questions/): The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
- [Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/record-drought-grips-europe-as-rivers-and-crops-dry-up/): Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
- [Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/indonesians-march-on-parliament-to-demand-crackdown-on-corruption/): Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.
- [Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/nepals-mudslide-wiped-out-areas-of-eastern-china-army-helps-search/): China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.
- [DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/drc-begins-vaccinating-front-line-healthcare-workers-against-ebola/): Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.
- [Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/anti-migrant-protesters-burn-tents-in-ceuta-and-block-red-cross-aid/): Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.
- [Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/fired-stars-and-stripes-journalists-sue-trump-administration-for-censorship/): Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.
- [US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-nears-deal-to-secure-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-fields-insiders-say/): Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
- [Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/congo-launches-ebola-vaccination-drive-to-tackle-deadly-outbreak/): The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.
- [Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/malaysia-to-return-1500-rohingya-refugees-next-month-despite-safety-fears/): First phase of Malaysia’s repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are ‘willing to return voluntarily’.
- [Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/iran-says-it-will-name-its-terms-for-reopening-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.
- [Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/fmr-us-diplomat-netanyahu-sees-political-value-in-turkiye-as-enemy/): A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.
- [Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/chad-accuses-sudan-of-deadly-air-strike-near-shared-border/): An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
- [Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/federal-us-judge-faces-complaint-over-staunch-pro-israel-advocacy/): A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a ‘terror scarf’, of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.
- [US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-charges-81-in-puerto-rico-gang-case-as-trump-cartel-crackdown-continues/): The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.
- [Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/iran-war-live-tehran-prepares-conditions-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
- [US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-aid-cuts-threaten-ghanas-child-immunisation-gains/): Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
- [Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/bosnian-serb-general-ratko-mladic-has-died/): Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
- [Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/haiti-police-confront-public-frustration-after-deadly-gang-attack-kills-47/): The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti’s security.
- [Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/syrias-president-appoints-ex-commander-of-kurdish-led-sdf-as-advisor/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.
- [US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-judge-questions-the-push-to-add-trumps-name-back-to-the-kennedy-center/): Venue’s board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
- [Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/barcelona-scraps-spain-world-cup-tribute-amid-fans-catalan-flag-support/): An act supporting Catalonia’s pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
- [Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/canada-welcomes-us-shift-on-french-language-discoverability-in-trade-talks/): US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
- [Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/crystal-palace-vs-man-city-premier-league-prediction-teams-lineups/): Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.
- [Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/raphinha-scores-again-as-barcelona-ease-past-athletic-club-in-la-liga/): Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona’s first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.
- [Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/al-jazeera-reporter-witnesses-wildfire-smoke-toll-on-kids-inside-indonesia/): Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires
- [Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/belugas-and-dolphins-rescued-from-canadas-marineland-arrive-in-spain/): Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.
- [‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/everything-is-covered-in-ash-indonesia-wildfires-leave-people-in-crisis/): Fires severely impacting people’s health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
- [US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/us-postal-service-says-mail-in-ballot-restrictions-now-in-effect/): The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.
- [Video: Trump signs order to re-name Lake Ontario as Lake America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/video-trump-signs-order-to-re-name-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/): US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
- [Abbas gives Pakistan edge with four wickets against England in second Test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/abbas-gives-pakistan-edge-with-four-wickets-against-england-in-second-test/): England battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain-shortened first day at Lord’s.
- [Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/parents-who-lost-children-to-social-media-harms-question-meta-settlement/): US parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.
- [Why are kidnappings recurrent in Nigeria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/why-are-kidnappings-recurrent-in-nigeria/): Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
- [People in Bosnia react to the death of Ratko Mladic, ‘butcher of Bosnia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/people-in-bosnia-react-to-the-death-of-ratko-mladic-butcher-of-bosnia/): ‘Even his own family should not be mourning him.’
- [How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/how-a-glacial-collapse-caused-nepals-catastrophic-floods/): Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
- [PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/psg-to-face-barcelona-man-city-and-villa-in-champions-league-as-draw-made/): Last season’s runners-up Arsenal, will play the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the league phase.
- [Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/three-killed-in-strikes-on-gaza-as-israel-renews-threats-over-kite-flying/): Israeli defence minister renews threat to expel Palestinians from areas where kites or balloons are being flown in Gaza.
- [Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/obituary-ratko-mladic-war-criminal-convicted-of-srebrenica-genocide-dies/): Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.
- [How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/how-california-is-preparing-for-donald-trumps-midterm-election-scrutiny/): Trump has accused the state of ‘cheating’. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.
- [Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/iran-qatar-hold-hormuz-talks-amid-intl-hopes-dialogue-with-us-will-resume/): Officials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create ‘appropriate conditions’ for dialogue, Doha says
- [Russian military serviceman killed in St Petersburg car blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/russian-military-serviceman-killed-in-st-petersburg-car-blast/): This is the latest in a series of blasts targeting military personnel and others linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- [Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/ratko-mladic-butcher-of-bosnia-dies-aged-84/): Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
- [LIVE: Barcelona vs Athletic Club – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/live-barcelona-vs-athletic-club-la-liga/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Yamal and Raphinha look to lead Barca to consecutive wins.
- [Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/israeli-strike-kills-newlywed-woman-in-south-lebanon-wounds-others/): Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
- [Besieged Qusra residents fear permanent Israeli presence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/besieged-qusra-residents-fear-permanent-israeli-presence/): Israeli forces have installed three new metal gates near Palestinian homes that are under siege in Qusra.
- [Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/ex-ice-agent-charged-over-shooting-is-freed-by-texas-authorities/): Christian Castro, accused of carrying out nonfatal shooting in Minnesota, walks free after extradition lapse.
- [Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/metas-18bn-settlement-how-social-platforms-will-change-for-child-users/): From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
- [Tottenham sign Man City’s Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on season-long loan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/tottenham-sign-man-citys-egypt-forward-omar-marmoush-on-season-long-loan/): Deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a ⁠guaranteed $68m.
- [Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/burnhams-expected-uk-ban-on-israeli-settlement-goods-draws-broad-support/): A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
- [UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/uefa-asks-us-court-for-fifa-documents-for-criminal-case-against-infantino/): European football’s governing body considering ‌criminal complaint ​against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
- [Champions League draw LIVE: 2026-27 league phase fixtures, schedule](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/champions-league-draw-live-2026-27-league-phase-fixtures-schedule/): Teams across Europe discover their opponents at the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco.
- [Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/qatar-pm-visits-tehran-as-iran-faces-mounting-us-economic-pressure/): Qatar’s Prime Minister met Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran as the US vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran.
- [War on Iran: Diplomacy intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/war-on-iran-diplomacy-intensifies/): Trump talks to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister visits Tehran and a temporary route is agreed in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/russia-warns-it-could-target-uk-in-response-to-kyiv-firing-british-missiles/): Foreign ministry warns against ‘terrorism’ of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
- [Bosnian Serb convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic dies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/bosnian-serb-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic-dies/): Reports say ‘butcher of Bosnia’ died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague, Netherlands.
- [World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/world-cup-2034-hosts-saudi-arabia-back-infantino-amid-fifa-crisis/): Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino’s ​’efforts’ as he garners support to remain in power as president.
- [Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/israeli-settlers-targeting-palestinian-factories-to-force-workers-off-land/): Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.
- [Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/six-months-after-us-strike-on-iran-school-parents-still-grieve/): Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children.
- [Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/satellite-images-show-destruction-from-nepal-tibet-floods/): A glacier collapse high in the Himalayas on Wednesday triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
- [Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/al-jazeera-reports-from-hospital-in-flood-hit-nepal/): Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
- [Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/yaya-toure-becomes-first-african-coach-to-lead-a-team-into-champions-league/): Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
- [Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/alvarez-will-not-be-sold-to-barcelona-but-atletico-open-to-other-offers/): Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.
- [Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/six-months-of-the-iran-war-as-told-through-trumps-social-media-posts/): How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president’s own words.
- [Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/kenyas-world-record-holder-sawe-withdraws-from-berlin-marathon/): An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month’s Berlin Marathon.
- [Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/norways-king-harald-in-extremely-serious-condition-palace-says/): Europe’s oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
- [Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/is-iran-war-diplomacy-ramping-up-as-qatar-oman-pakistan-officials-visit/): There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
- [Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/trial-for-9-11-accused-including-khalid-sheikh-mohammed-set-for-june-2028/): After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
- [How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/how-a-95-percent-drop-in-hormuz-traffic-changed-global-shipping/): A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.
- [Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it ‘Lake America’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/trump-crosses-lake-ontario-on-map-renames-it-lake-america/): US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.
- [How far will the US-Canada trade war go?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/how-far-will-the-us-canada-trade-war-go/): Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
- [Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/nepal-tibet-floods-what-is-a-glacial-collapse-how-common-is-it/): More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
- [Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/italy-withdraws-support-for-infantino-but-cannavaro-backs-fifa-chief/): Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino’s recent initiatives on international competitions.
- [‘Swept away’: Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/swept-away-nepal-families-search-for-relatives-after-devastating-floods/): About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
- [Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/chaos-mars-fenerbahces-champions-league-qualifying-win-over-lyon/): Fenerbahce’s French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
- [Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/malaysias-former-pm-ismail-sabri-charged-with-concealing-assets/): Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
- [Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/photos-more-than-1300-missing-in-nepal-and-tibet-after-deadly-floods/): Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.
- [Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/yayoi-kusama-japans-queen-of-polka-dots-dies-at-97/): Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms’.
- [Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/lightning-bolt-strikes-meccas-clock-tower/): Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
- [OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/openai-says-it-detected-malign-activity-months-before-hugging-face-attack/): ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a ‘collective’.
- [NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/nfl-champions-seattle-seahawks-sold-to-khosla-group-for-record-9-6-billion/): The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
- [More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/more-than-1300-missing-in-nepal-and-china-after-deadly-himalayan-flood/): At least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.
- [Israel is not heading for civil war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/israel-is-not-heading-for-civil-war/): Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
- [Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/ben-shapiros-anti-muslim-film-is-nothing-new/): Shapiro’s film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as extremists.
- [Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/czech-pair-karolina-muchova-and-jakub-mensik-win-us-open-mixed-doubles/): Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.
- [Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/sunken-ship-sparks-fight-on-israels-right-over-militias-violent-legacy/): Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
- [Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/palestinian-children-return-to-school-under-threat-of-israel-demolition/): As new school year begins, children in West Bank’s Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.
- [Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/nepal-tibet-floods-what-happened-what-caused-them-and-who-is-missing/): At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
- [Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/wildfires-on-indonesias-borneo-island-turn-the-air-toxic/): Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
- [France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/frances-guendouzi-attacked-by-lyon-fans-at-champions-league-match/): Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
- [Nepal floods live: More than 160 killed, over 800 missing, rescue continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/nepal-floods-live-more-than-160-killed-over-800-missing-rescue-continues/): Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal’s border with China.
- [Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/fury-and-grief-as-parents-of-pakistan-infant-fire-victims-demand-answers/): Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
- [Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/israel-continues-attacks-on-syria-lebanon-despite-us-push-for-diplomacy/): Israeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
- [Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/twelve-dead-as-over-150-wildfires-rage-across-northeastern-algeria/): More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
- [Palestinians mourn ‘Camel of Hardship’ artist Sliman Mansour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/palestinians-mourn-camel-of-hardship-artist-sliman-mansour/): Palestinians have mourned prominent artist Sliman Mansour at a public funeral in the occupied West Bank.
- [Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/qatars-prime-minister-to-visit-tehran-seeking-to-revive-us-iran-talks/): Sheikh Mohammed’s visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
- [At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/at-least-12-dead-54-injured-as-wildfires-ravage-northeastern-algeria/): Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
- [Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/northern-nigerias-female-basketball-players-chase-bigger-dreams/): A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
- [US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says ‘that’s rich’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/us-labels-palestine-action-a-terror-group-founder-says-thats-rich/): Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.
- [Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/brazil-sues-chat-platform-discord-over-failure-to-protect-child-users/): Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.
- [Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/27/federal-reserve-governor-lisa-cook-denounces-trumps-mortgage-fraud-claims/): The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
- [People stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/people-stranded-for-days-on-dilapidated-nigerian-highway/): Al Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.
- [Liverpool net late in Forest draw to avoid Anfield debut defeat for Iraola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/liverpool-net-late-in-forest-draw-to-avoid-anfield-debut-defeat-for-iraola/): Victor Munoz scores late goal to secure 2-2 draw for Liverpool after Nottingham Forest scare in Premier League.
- [Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/gaza-farmer-returns-to-the-grapevines-he-couldnt-bear-to-abandon/): After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
- [UNRWA’s first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/unrwas-first-and-last-vocational-college-in-east-jerusalem-is-under-threat/): Israel threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem’s oldest still-operational educational institutions.
- [Israel raids, shutters UNRWA lifeline for Palestinian refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/israel-raids-shutters-unrwa-lifeline-for-palestinian-refugees/): An UNRWA vocational centre in the occupied West Bank has been raided by Israeli forces and ordered to close.
- [Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/chinese-rescuers-race-to-reach-mudslide-survivors-in-nepal-china-border/): Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
- [Israeli settlers surround Palestinian home in occupied West Bank’s Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/israeli-settlers-surround-palestinian-home-in-occupied-west-banks-qusra/): At least four Palestinians are trapped inside the home, while settlers have set fire to nearby Palestinian land.
- [Can “super coral” and cooling the sea, save reefs from climate change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/can-super-coral-and-cooling-the-sea-save-reefs-from-climate-change/): 101 East investigates whether Palau may hold the key to saving the world’s coral reefs from climate-driven destruction.
- [Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/zimbabwe-minibus-carrying-church-members-crashes-killing-at-least-27/): The crash occurred when a truck overtook another vehicle and struck the minibus, police say.
- [Russian attack on warehouse near Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 27](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/russian-attack-on-warehouse-near-ukraines-kyiv-kills-at-least-27/): Zelenskyy says a warehouse was struck outside Kyiv, ‘followed by a detonation’, triggering a major fire and explosions.
- [Liverpool strike deal to sign PSG’s Barcola for up to $166m: Reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/liverpool-strike-deal-to-sign-psgs-barcola-for-up-to-166m-reports/): The 23-year-old French forward would bolster new boss Andoni Iraola’s squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah.
- [Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/norway-mourns-king-harald-as-new-era-begins-under-haakon-viii/): King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.
- [Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/irans-leaders-acknowledge-economic-toll-of-war-pledge-diplomacy-defence/): Iran’s president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.
- [Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/far-right-commentator-milo-yiannopoulos-detained-by-ice/): Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/live-liverpool-vs-nottingham-forest-premier-league/): Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai try to inspire the Reds.
- [Chelsea vs Brighton: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/chelsea-vs-brighton-premier-league-preview-team-news-prediction/): Brighton will fancy their chances against Chelsea though, having won their last three league games against the Blues.
- [US revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/us-revokes-visa-of-former-iraqi-minister-after-watchlist-listing/): The US has revoked an award-winning former Iraqi minister’s visa after the FBI placed her on a ‘terrorism watchlist’.
- [India and Pakistan are united in spending citizen lives like pocket change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/india-and-pakistan-are-united-in-spending-citizen-lives-like-pocket-change/): Recent hospital fires expose how little decades of national achievement mean when basic public safety still fails.
- [Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/aston-villa-sign-chelsea-striker-nicolas-jackson-for-reported-club-record/): Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.
- [Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/six-months-into-the-iran-war-a-new-gulf-security-architecture-is-emerging/): Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.
- [Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/bernie-sanders-aoc-join-marchers-in-washington-to-defend-the-vote/): Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.
- [Iceland heads to the polls in knife-edge vote on restarting EU talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/iceland-heads-to-the-polls-in-knife-edge-vote-on-restarting-eu-talks/): Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.
- [Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/nepal-and-china-resume-flood-rescue-as-death-toll-nears-600/): Rescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.
- [Ecuador sentences ex-president Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/ecuador-sentences-ex-president-moreno-to-five-years-in-jail-in-bribery-case/): Lenin Moreno, 73, has also been permanently barred from holding any public office in the future.
- [‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/the-whole-countrys-grandfather-norways-king-harald-v-dies-aged-89/): Norwegians are saying goodbye to King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch.
- [What’s in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/whats-in-the-us-venezuela-biggest-oil-deal-in-world-history/): US President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.
- [Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/trump-announces-biggest-oil-deal-in-world-history-with-venezuela/): US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
- [Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/guinea-bissau-votes-on-a-stronger-presidency-whats-at-stake/): The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.
- [Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/board-of-peaces-mladenov-warns-gaza-could-be-gone-for-good/): Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.
- [Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/gunfire-blasts-heard-in-several-areas-of-niger-capital-niamey/): Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace.
- [Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/tuareg-rebels-free-more-malian-soldiers-in-prisoner-swap-sources-say/): Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
- [US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/us-judge-rejects-trumps-bid-to-switch-hush-money-case-to-federal-court/): The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.
- [US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/us-revises-statements-suggesting-chinese-hackers-attacked-agencies/): US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.
- [Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/spain-asks-eu-for-help-to-process-5000-ceuta-migrants-amid-local-unrest/): Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.
- [Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/cambodias-claim-to-have-ended-scam-compounds-met-with-scepticism/): Cambodia’s claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.
- [Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/iran-war-live-irgc-asserts-strait-control-us-enforces-blockade/): Iran’s IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
- [Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/israeli-strike-kills-three-palestinians-in-jenin/): An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
- [Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/thousands-take-part-in-march-on-washington-to-promote-voting-rights/): Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump’s threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
- [Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/walmart-settles-us-governments-opioid-lawsuit/): The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
- [Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/far-right-uk-provocateur-milo-yiannopoulos-detained-by-ice-in-us/): A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
- [8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/8-year-old-nepal-flood-survivor-reunited-with-mother-after-rescue/): Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
- [RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/rss-chiefs-us-visit-faces-protests-over-hindu-nationalism/): Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
- [Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/before-and-after-images-show-catastrophic-impact-of-nepal-flash-floods/): Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.
- [With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/with-the-us-and-canada-locked-in-a-trade-war-fears-of-a-recession-lurk/): Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
- [Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/ebola-spreads-to-two-new-zones-in-drc-60-areas-now-affected/): DRC’s is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
- [What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/what-lessons-can-be-learned-from-the-nepal-tibet-flood-disaster/): Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change. 
- [Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/haaland-and-cherki-doubles-send-man-city-to-epl-win-at-crystal-palace/): Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.
- [Forced birth control in Greenland violated women’s rights, experts find](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/forced-birth-control-in-greenland-violated-womens-rights-experts-find/): Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-plans-to-hit-russia-with-1000-drones-a-day/): Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
- [President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/president-donald-trump-signs-order-creating-us-space-academy/): The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
- [Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/colombias-new-president-faces-backlash-over-inhumane-deportation-policy/): Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.
- [Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/timeline-life-of-ratko-mladic-general-turned-butcher-of-bosnia/): Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.
- [Deadly Russian strikes hit civilian targets in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/deadly-russian-strikes-hit-civilian-targets-in-ukraine/): Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv
- [Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/yemens-divided-education-system-leaves-students-futures-in-limbo/): Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.
- [Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/police-fire-teargas-at-kenyan-traders-protesting-higher-taxes-on-imports/): Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.
- [US Fed chair warns inflation progress insufficient, hints at rate hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-fed-chair-warns-inflation-progress-insufficient-hints-at-rate-hikes/): Kevin Warsh in speech underscores Fed’s commitment to tackling inflation, with rate hikes possibly on horizon.
- [US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-judge-denies-injunction-against-trumps-new-birthright-citizenship-order/): The rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.
- [‘Terrorist connection’ alleged in Trump’s Scotland golf course damage case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/terrorist-connection-alleged-in-trumps-scotland-golf-course-damage-case/): Seven people have been charged in connection with damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in 2025.
- [Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/israeli-strike-kills-three-palestinians-in-west-banks-jenin/): Israel’s prime minister and defence minister praise the attack as Hamas calls for Israeli ‘crimes’ to stop.
- [Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/ukraine-reinforces-donetsk-as-it-seeks-to-disrupt-russias-weapons-flow/): After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.
- [Gaza forced to use unreliable online payments amid ‘cash famine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/gaza-forced-to-use-unreliable-online-payments-amid-cash-famine/): Israeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza’s banking system and daily commerce.
- [Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/board-of-peace-envoy-mladenov-warns-gaza-ceasefire-risks-collapse/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be ‘devastating’.
- [Al Jazeera reports from Nepal as flood survivors flee new threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/al-jazeera-reports-from-nepal-as-flood-survivors-flee-new-threat/): Al Jazeera reports from flood-hit Bidur, Nepal, as residents flee towards higher ground amid threats of another flood.
- [Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/canadian-economy-recovers-sharply-in-q2-but-shadow-of-us-tariffs-in-future/): Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.
- [6 months of war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/6-months-of-war-on-iran/): The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.
- [LIVE: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/live-crystal-palace-vs-manchester-city-premier-league/): Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Erling Haaland will look to fire City to consecutive wins.
- [The two types of Israeli settlers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/the-two-types-of-israeli-settlers/): Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank isn’t just driven by ideology, but also by economic incentives.
- [Oneness or Hindu supremacy? RSS chief Bhagwat’s secretive New York hosts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/oneness-or-hindu-supremacy-rss-chief-bhagwats-secretive-new-york-hosts/): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
- [Can Trump really rename Lake Ontario, ‘Lake America’?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/can-trump-really-rename-lake-ontario-lake-america/): Amid tariff war with Canada, Trump has signed an executive order renaming the shared lake.
- [Nepali families pray for miracles with relatives missing after flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/nepali-families-pray-for-miracles-with-relatives-missing-after-flood/): At a Kathmandu hospital, families peer at lists of those who are critical, dead — or have been released.
- [US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-ice-agency-to-spend-16-7m-on-electric-shock-gloves/): The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.
- [Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/dutch-court-hands-life-sentence-to-rwandan-man-for-genocide-role/): Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
- [Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/qatar-pledges-support-for-efforts-to-end-libyas-political-division/): Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
- [Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/europa-league-draw-bournemouth-sunderland-get-glamour-ties-with-ac-milan/): Teams playing in UEFA’s Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.
- [UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/uk-has-billions-in-contracts-with-firms-tied-to-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
- [Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/armed-raid-on-cattle-camp-kills-at-least-49-in-south-sudan/): Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
- [Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-flood-families-of-missing-people-endure-agonising-wait/): Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
- [After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/after-six-months-of-war-what-have-us-iran-gained-and-lost/): Many of the US president’s goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.
- [Narrow escape for woman as Russian drone hits residential area](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/narrow-escape-for-woman-as-russian-drone-hits-residential-area/): Video shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.
- [With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/with-kuwait-deal-pakistan-expands-defence-umbrella-across-middle-east/): From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
- [Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country’s east](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/qatar-pushes-for-united-libya-with-visit-to-countrys-east/): Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.
- [US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-israel-war-on-iran-six-months-down-the-line-in-numbers/): Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.
- [‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/barrier-lake-triggers-fresh-floods-halts-rescue-at-nepal-china-border/): A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.
- [US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-open-2026-all-to-know-about-the-schedule-top-seeds-and-favourites/): Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year’s final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.
- [‘Where’s the humanity?’: Imran Khan’s sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/wheres-the-humanity-imran-khans-sons-fear-for-jailed-ex-pakistan-pm/): Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is ‘agitated’ and suffering from anxiety.
- [US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-judge-repeats-block-on-trumps-bid-to-limit-voting-by-mail/): Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
- [Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/nepal-and-china-halt-rescue-efforts-as-border-barrier-lake-overflows/): The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.
- [Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/liverpool-vs-nottingham-forest-premier-league-preview-teams-prediction/): Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.
- [‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/typical-trump-silly-joke-lake-america-has-canadians-laughing/): Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.
- [Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/norways-king-harald-v-dies-succeeded-by-son/): Harald V, who was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
- [Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/children-take-cover-behind-shopping-cart-during-israeli-drone-fire/): Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.
- [US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/us-judge-blocks-pentagon-blacklisting-of-ai-firm-anthropic/): Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.
- [Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/dos-santos-and-russell-set-world-records-in-crazy-zurich-diamond-league/): Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men’s 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women’s 100m hurdles record.
- [Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/nearly-470-killed-in-nepal-floods-what-we-know-about-rescue-efforts/): The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.
- [Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/death-toll-from-nepal-tibet-flood-surpasses-470-as-barrier-lake-threatens/): Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.
- [Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/singapores-plans-to-clear-forest-for-homes-lead-to-rare-public-protests/): Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
- [Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/six-months-on-trumps-iran-strategy-is-starting-to-pay-off/): The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.
- [Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/six-months-on-iran-is-still-standing-but-survival-is-becoming-more-costly/): Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.
- [Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/armed-with-a-whistle-gazas-lifeguards-do-what-they-can-to-save-swimmers/): Shortages leave Gaza’s lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.
- [Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/28/algeria-residents-mourn-neighbours-lost-in-wildfire-aftermath/): Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.
- [Jose Andres renews call for investigation into WCK Gaza staff killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/jose-andres-renews-call-for-investigation-into-wck-gaza-staff-killings/): World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés is renewing his call for an independent investigation into Israeli strikes.
- [Israeli strike kills 3-year-old child in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/israeli-strike-kills-3-year-old-child-in-gaza/): A deadly Israeli strike on Deir el-Balah killed two Palestinians including a 3-year-old child.
- [Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/lamine-yamal-getting-back-to-top-level-barcelona-coach-flick-says/): Teenager struggled in Barca’s La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.
- [Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/real-madrid-cruise-past-malaga-4-0-to-maintain-mourinhos-perfect-start/): Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet as Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid continues to move at pace in La Liga.
- [Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic still hailed as a hero by some Serbs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/butcher-of-bosnia-ratko-mladic-still-hailed-as-a-hero-by-some-serbs/): Hundreds of Bosnian Serbs gathered to pay tribute to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić.
- [US strikes Iran’s Lark Island in first attack in weeks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/us-strikes-irans-lark-island-in-first-attack-in-weeks/): IRGC says attack in southern Iran killed and injured several soldiers.
- [Photos: Devastation from the Nepal-China floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/photos-devastation-from-the-nepal-china-floods/): More than 3,000 people missing after glacier collapse unleashes destruction in Himalayas.
- [‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/do-you-miss-mogadishu-inside-swedens-far-right-campaign/): How a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots bought every ad surface in Sweden’s biggest train station.
- [Former Israeli soldiers pose as Pro-Palestinian supporters in the US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/former-israeli-soldiers-pose-as-pro-palestinian-supporters-in-the-us/): Former Israeli soldiers posed as pro-Palestinian supporters in New York City to deceive people into engaging with them.
- [Israeli settler rabbi says Palestinians should leave the occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/israeli-settler-rabbi-says-palestinians-should-leave-the-occupied-west-bank/): Video shows an Israeli settler rabbi telling peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.
- [NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to uncover universe’s hidden secrets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nasa-launches-4-3bn-roman-telescope-to-uncover-universes-hidden-secrets/): SpaceX Falcon Heavy propels telescope on cosmic quest to investigate dark energy and matter.
- [Nepal’s flood survivors search for missing loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nepals-flood-survivors-search-for-missing-loved-ones/): A young girl is pulled alive from the rubble as rescuers search for survivors and families for missing loved ones.
- [Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/top-officials-from-turkiye-saudi-arabia-pakistan-to-meet-in-istanbul/): Foreign, defence ministers and military chiefs from three countries to meet for first time since signing Mecca pact.
- [Rival Libya factions sign deal to hold national elections within two years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/rival-libya-factions-sign-deal-to-hold-national-elections-within-two-years/): Signing takes place at UN mission in Tripoli after initial draft inked by UN-backed committee in Tunis on August 20.
- [Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/google-maps-renames-lake-ontario-after-trumps-decree-on-lake-america/): Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency.
- [Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/death-toll-nears-800-after-himalayan-glacier-collapse/): Specialised search-and-rescue teams join recovery operations in Nepal and China.
- [Zambia opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/zambia-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treason/): Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have been charged with treason.
- [Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/trump-threatens-to-report-journalist-kristen-welker-to-broadcast-regulator/): The Federal Communications Commission under Trump has tried to target news outlets for spreading ‘fake’ news.
- [Trump says US will refill its petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/trump-says-us-will-refill-its-petroleum-reserves-using-venezuelan-oil/): President Donald Trump says in a post that the ‘topping out’ process will ‌begin shortly.
- [Rohingya crisis: Aid falls and hope fades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/rohingya-crisis-aid-falls-and-hope-fades/): UNHCR’s Bangladesh representative, Ivo Freisen, warns that dwindling aid is driving hope down among Rohingya refugees.
- [Educated? Skilled? Ambitious? Traffickers are looking for you](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/educated-skilled-ambitious-traffickers-are-looking-for-you/): Young jobseekers are being recruited into scam compounds. Urgent action is needed to disrupt these trafficking schemes.
- [What’s behind Netanyahu’s condemnation of this weekend’s settler pogroms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/whats-behind-netanyahus-condemnation-of-this-weekends-settler-pogroms/): Israel’s rhetorical outrage masks a calculated, well-funded campaign to permanently erase Palestinian statehood.
- [Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/israeli-soldiers-participate-in-sydney-marathon-despite-protests/): Protesters waved Palestinian flags and criticised the Australian government for issuing visas to 40 Israeli soldiers.
- [Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/why-did-australia-give-visas-to-israeli-soldiers-but-not-bassem-youssef/): The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.
- [At least seven dead and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/at-least-seven-dead-and-23-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus/): Videos show rescue after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with officials reporting several dead.
- [Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start under Xabi Alonso](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/chelsea-beat-brighton-4-3-to-extend-perfect-start-under-xabi-alonso/): Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.
- [Nepal flood victims fear more bodies are buried under mud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nepal-flood-victims-fear-more-bodies-are-buried-under-mud/): Residents in Dhading, Nepal devastated by flooding say they believe more bodies remain buried beneath thick mud.
- [Iceland votes to reject EU accession talks: What happens next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/iceland-votes-to-reject-eu-accession-talks-what-happens-next/): The referendum result halts Iceland’s bid to reopen EU membership talks, with 52.5 percent voting against the proposal.
- [How does your name taste? The strange science of synaesthesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/how-does-your-name-taste-the-strange-science-of-synaesthesia/): Experiencing names as tastes – a form of synaesthesia – reveals how differently people perceive the same world.
- [Alvarez returns to Atletico training amid Barcelona, Arsenal transfer links](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/alvarez-returns-to-atletico-training-amid-barcelona-arsenal-transfer-links/): Atletico Madrid forward missed two earlier training sessions amid ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
- [Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nigers-military-led-government-says-it-contained-mutiny-what-next/): Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
- [Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/dozens-of-soldiers-arrested-after-apparent-coup-attempt-in-nigers-capital/): Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
- [Van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool despite Man City interest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/van-dijk-wants-cody-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-despite-man-city-interest/): Liverpool’s Dutch forward Gakpo is a transfer target for Premier League rivals Manchester City.
- [Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/banque-misr-egypts-second-largest-hit-by-us-sanctions-what-to-know/): Move comes as Washington steps up its efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlock in truce talks.
- [How has life changed for Iranians six months into the war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/how-has-life-changed-for-iranians-six-months-into-the-war/): Common Iranians are under increasing pressure, with no relief expected in the short term.
- [Road collapses in Nepal landslide four days after floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/road-collapses-in-nepal-landslide-four-days-after-floods/): A vital highway weakened by Nepal’s floodwaters has collapsed four days after the catastrophic glacial outburst.
- [Death toll from Russian strike on Ukrainian arms depot rises to 38](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/death-toll-from-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-arms-depot-rises-to-38/): Russia’s Defence Ministry announces plans to launch ‘massive strikes’ against Ukraine’s infrastructure before winter.
- [Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/palestinian-mother-in-agony-as-israeli-attack-kills-her-son/): Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/live-manchester-united-vs-ipswich-town-premier-league/): Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes will hope to help United recover from defeat.
- [Protesters in Argentina urge tech billionaire Peter Thiel to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/protesters-in-argentina-urge-tech-billionaire-peter-thiel-to-leave/): Dozens of protesters in Argentina have demonstrated against Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, outside his new mansion.
- [Six months on, what did the strikes on Iran achieve?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/six-months-on-what-did-the-strikes-on-iran-achieve/): The US-Israeli bombing of Iran became a fight for the Strait of Hormuz. AJLabs counts the cost of the war.
- [Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region’s flash flood death toll reaches 750](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/photos-nepal-issues-alerts-as-regions-flash-flood-death-toll-reaches-750/): Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.
- [LIVE: Chelsea vs Brighton – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/live-chelsea-vs-brighton-premier-league/): Follow updates from the Premier League clash – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Chelsea signs Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/chelsea-signs-argentinian-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-from-aston-villa/): Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.
- [Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/tearful-roger-federer-inducted-into-tennis-hall-of-fame/): ‘I’m still writing my love letter to tennis,’ Swiss legend says as he is applauded by former tennis rivals and friends.
- [Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/irans-khamenei-calls-for-gulf-unity-as-hormuz-tensions-persist/): Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront their ‘real enemy’ as Iran keeps Hormuz restricted amid stalled diplomacy.
- [Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/aerial-video-shows-devastation-in-flood-hit-nepal/): Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
- [Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/canada-unveils-huge-new-lake-ontario-sign-in-snub-to-trump/): Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
- [Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/syria-sandstorm-blankets-homs-in-eerie-orange-haze/): Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze
- [Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nepal-china-flood-disaster-whats-the-latest-toll-how-many-are-missing/): Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.
- [Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/delcy-rodriguez-says-venezuela-retains-sovereignty-despite-us-oil-deal/): Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
- [Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/nepal-rescuers-drill-into-tunnels-in-bid-to-reach-trapped-workers/): Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.
- [The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/the-toxic-waste-of-the-gaza-war-has-reached-israel/): The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
- [Iceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/iceland-rejects-eu-accession-talks-plan-in-referendum/): The ‘No’ camp had 52.5 percent and the ‘Yes’ camp had 47.5 percent with only a few ballots left to count, RUV reports.
- [One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/one-person-killed-five-wounded-in-shooting-at-rave-in-switzerland/): Police said a manhunt is under way following the incident at the annual techno party.
- [Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/pogacar-to-have-surgery-on-broken-collarbone-after-horrific-vuelta-crash/): Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.
- [Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/messi-scores-four-goals-inspires-inter-miami-to-7-1-win-over-montreal/): Lionel Messi’s four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.
- [Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/ethiopias-gobena-kenyas-olympic-champion-jepchirchir-win-sydney-marathon/): Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
- [Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/hrgovic-wins-ibf-world-heavyweight-boxing-title-as-itauma-hospitalised/): Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.
- [Protests as India’s Hindu nationalists take centre stage in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/protests-as-indias-hindu-nationalists-take-centre-stage-in-new-york/): Demonstrators rallied against a celebration in New York City that was hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS.
- [US police officer pulls hair, throws punches during arrest in Arkansas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/us-police-officer-pulls-hair-throws-punches-during-arrest-in-arkansas/): Footage shows an Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest.
- [Mapping the Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy – and what comes next for oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/mapping-the-iran-wars-strikes-on-gulf-energy-and-what-comes-next-for-oil/): US energy companies have reaped billions from rising oil price, but their assets in the region remain at risk.
- [Venezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/venezuela-says-it-retains-sovereignty-following-us-oil-deal/): Under the deal, $19 from every barrel of oil sold to the US will flow to Caracas, interim President Rodriguez says.
- [Sudanese repair roads by hand in Darfur to improve emergency access](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/sudanese-repair-roads-by-hand-in-darfur-to-improve-emergency-access/): Residents of Golo in Sudan’s central Darfur are clearing and repairing a rugged road by hand to help emergency vehicles.
- [Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/air-raids-conscripts-and-china-how-myanmars-military-is-regaining-ground/): Rebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.
- [US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/us-deports-relative-of-afghans-who-aided-military-to-africa/): Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
- [Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/isolated-by-raging-floodwaters-nepals-miracle-home-amid-the-devastation/): Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.
- [Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/bullet-riddled-car-on-display-in-berlin-to-remember-hind-rajab/): A memorial display in Berlin has recreated the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab.
- [Spectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/spectacular-fireworks-over-damascus-as-syria-shines-again/): Footage shows fireworks lighting up Damascus as the Syrian capital hosts the Damascus International Fair.
- [Israeli settlers attack international news team in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/israeli-settlers-attack-international-news-team-in-occupied-west-bank/): A news team, working for the US network NBC and a Palestinian woman were injured in an attack by masked Israeli settler
- [Iran war live: Tehran to stand firm to US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/iran-war-live-tehran-to-stand-firm-to-us-sanctions-settlers-besiege-qusra/): Iran says it will rely equally on diplomacy and defence to protect its interests.
- [Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/online-anti-muslim-backlash-collides-with-different-reality-in-south-africa/): Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.
- [Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/turkiye-somalia-forces-free-cargo-vessel-hijacked-by-pirates/): Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.
- [What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/whats-behind-the-us-deal-to-seize-control-of-venezuelan-oil-reserves/): Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela’s resources.
- [Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/ontarios-doug-ford-prods-trump-with-sign-rejecting-lake-america-name/): The ‘Lake Ontario’ sign comes in response to the US president’s efforts to rename the body of water ‘Lake America’.
- [Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/ukrainian-nuclear-power-plant-without-external-power-for-over-a-week/): This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.
- [Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/voting-closes-in-icelands-knife-edge-eu-referendum/): Iceland’s leadership has promised to honour whatever the country’s people decide.
- [Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/norways-new-king-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-as-the-country-mourns/): King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with ‘pride and joy’, promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.
- [Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume talks to join the EU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/iceland-votes-in-a-tight-race-on-whether-to-resume-talks-to-join-the-eu/): Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, cast her vote on Saturday as the country held a referendum.
- [Anger mounts in Nepal over the government’s response to flash flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/anger-mounts-in-nepal-over-the-governments-response-to-flash-flood/): Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.
- [The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/the-rise-of-k-beauty-can-south-korea-overtake-france/): South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
- [Can international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/can-international-diplomacy-find-a-way-forward-in-libya/): Efforts intensify to break political impasse in a divided country.
- [Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/algeria-wildfire-death-toll-expected-to-rise-as-survivors-say-nothing-left/): Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.
- [Gaza runs out of cancer medicines, as Israeli strikes continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/gaza-runs-out-of-cancer-medicines-as-israeli-strikes-continue/): Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say cancer medicines have completely run out, as Israeli strikes continue.
- [Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/haitian-gangs-release-13-captives-after-mass-kidnapping-in-kenscoff/): The attack in Kenscoff killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50, as gangs exert control.
- [US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/us-judge-rules-against-trumps-effort-to-deport-pro-palestinian-students/): A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students’ rights to free speech.
- [Tunisians desperate for water as taps run dry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/tunisians-desperate-for-water-as-taps-run-dry/): Tunisians are struggling to access water as extreme heat, power cuts, and aging infrastructure disrupt tap supplies.
- [US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/us-says-far-right-provocateur-milo-yiannopoulos-has-been-deported-to-uk/): The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.
- [Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/turkiye-summons-ukraine-ambassador-over-black-sea-attacks/): Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- [Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/sudans-date-palm-trees-under-threat-from-drought-and-wildfires/): In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.
- [DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/dr-congo-begins-vaccinating-against-largest-and-deadliest-ebola-outbreak/): 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.
- [Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/pakistan-suspends-eight-officials-over-hospital-fire-that-killed-14-babies/): Inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal investigations.
- [RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/rss-chiefs-visit-to-us-denounced-as-goodwill-tour-for-hindu-nationalism/): Activists say Hindu nationalists have sought to mask far-right politics through broad appeals to the Indian diaspora.
- [Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/russian-strike-on-a-munitions-depot-triggers-deadly-blasts-near-kyiv/): Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.
- [Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/niger-military-says-it-is-regaining-control-after-attempted-mutiny/): Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
- [Israeli army arrests six Palestinians after settler violence in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/israeli-army-arrests-six-palestinians-after-settler-violence-in-west-bank/): Israeli settlers stormed Qusra in the occupied West Bank, attacking Palestinian residents and damaging homes.
- [Israeli attacks across Gaza kill two people, hit hospital supply warehouse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/israeli-attacks-across-gaza-kill-two-people-hit-hospital-supply-warehouse/): Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.
- [Man United vs Ipswich Town: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/man-united-vs-ipswich-town-premier-league-preview-team-news-prediction/): United put in a sorry display as they lost 2-0 to Hull last weekend, while newly promoted Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1.
- [Mladic died a happy man. He won](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/mladic-died-a-happy-man-he-won/): He fought for fascism to triumph. And it did.
- [Korea divided: A sister’s long wait and a defector’s bid to save his mother](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/29/korea-divided-a-sisters-long-wait-and-a-defectors-bid-to-save-his-mother/): An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
- [Moment motorcyclist flies through bus door, avoiding deadly crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/moment-motorcyclist-flies-through-bus-door-avoiding-deadly-crash/): This is the moment a motorcyclist slammed into the side of a bus at a busy intersection in western Colombia.
- [Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/nepal-tibet-floods-live-rescue-efforts-under-way-death-toll-crosses-1000/): The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000, as rescue teams continue search for survivors.
- [Death toll from devastating floods in China and Nepal surpasses 1,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/death-toll-from-devastating-floods-in-china-and-nepal-surpasses-1000/): Rescue efforts continue to focus on hydropower sites, where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped.
- [Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/ex-gang-leader-duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur/): Jury finds Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, guilty of murdering the chart-topping artist in the 1996 shooting.
- [How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/how-prices-in-tunisia-have-skyrocketed-since-the-arab-spring/): Al Jazeera tracked the cost of common food items and compared them with pre-revolution prices in 2010.
- [US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-open-alcaraz-wins-on-return-aggressive-sabalenka-advances/): Defending champions ease to straight set wins in the first round, with Alcaraz making a return after 139 days.
- [Teen faces life over livestream of San Diego mosque attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/teen-faces-life-over-livestream-of-san-diego-mosque-attack/): A 17-year-old girl has been indicted in North Carolina on murder and conspiracy charges
- [Palestine weekly: Israel’s rightwing campaigns on anti-Palestinian abuses](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/palestine-weekly-israels-rightwing-campaigns-on-anti-palestinian-abuses/): Israeli ministers escalate campaign rhetoric with AI ads as Gaza strikes widen ahead of tight October election.
- [Can Europe fill vacuum left in Lebanon as UN peacekeeping force winds up?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/can-europe-fill-vacuum-left-in-lebanon-as-un-peacekeeping-force-winds-up/): Analysts say Israel could benefit when UNIFIL’s mandate expires on December 31.
- [Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/israeli-forces-raze-west-bank-homes-as-eu-weighs-ban-on-settlement-goods/): Pogroms in the occupied West Bank continue, with Israeli forces demolishing homes and settlers attacking residents.
- [Algeria’s president seeks death penalty for those who start forest fires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/algerias-president-seeks-death-penalty-for-those-who-start-forest-fires/): Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s call comes after wildfires killed at least 12 people and injured 54 in northeastern Algeria.
- [Former gang leader found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/former-gang-leader-found-guilty-of-tupac-shakurs-1996-murder/): A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder.
- [John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/john-ternus-to-lead-apple-into-the-age-of-ai/): Incoming CEO inherits company that leads the smartphone market but trails rivals in AI.
- [Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/toxic-haze-from-indonesian-fires-chokes-malaysian-borneo/): Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia’s Sarawak in the region’s worst haze crisis in a decade.
- [US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-brings-back-russias-siluanov-to-g20-finance-talks-angering-europe/): Anton Siluanov holds talks with US counterpart as European officials object to Russia’s return to G20 talks.
- [African NGOs demand probe into six bodies found in Guinea mass grave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/african-ngos-demand-probe-into-six-bodies-found-in-guinea-mass-grave/): The bodies were found bound and blindfolded in the Forecariah administrative prefecture on August 24.
- [New York police kill knife-wielding woman in Times Square](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/new-york-police-kill-knife-wielding-woman-in-times-square/): A woman has been shot dead by police in New York’s Times Square. Police say she was armed with knives.
- [Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/iran-war-live-trump-vows-to-strike-iran-hard-after-first-clash-in-month/): President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.
- [Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/five-years-after-saieds-power-grab-tunisias-old-grievances-resurface/): Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.
- [US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-army-secretary-daniel-driscoll-submits-resignation-media-reports-say/): Driscoll’s resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.
- [White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/white-house-construction-on-400m-ballroom-can-go-on-says-us-supreme-court/): The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
- [JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/jerusalem-daily-journalists-attacked/): Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.
- [Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/three-minors-killed-in-colombia-armed-group-crackdown/): Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.
- [Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/israeli-outposts-expand-as-palestinian-homes-are-demolished/): Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.
- [Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/argentinian-footballer-lionel-messi-announces-his-retirement/): Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
- [Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/putin-and-xi-affirm-strategic-alliance-amid-unpredictable-world/): The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
- [Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/arsenal-edge-past-troubled-aston-villa-1-0-as-saka-scores-only-goal/): Victory ​lifts Arsenal to six points ⁠along with Man ⁠City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.
- [Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone factory](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/poland-opens-terror-probe-into-fire-at-drone-factory/): Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.
- [Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/ukrainians-mourn-community-leader-killed-in-russian-strike-on-myla/): Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.
- [How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/how-will-the-mecca-agreement-become-an-operational-framework/): Officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.
- [‘Nothing is usable’: Nepal residents return to flood-ravaged homes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/nothing-is-usable-nepal-residents-return-to-flood-ravaged-homes/): Residents in Nepal are returning to flood-ravaged homes, sifting through mud and debris to salvage whatever they can.
- [Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/top-us-general-says-no-plans-to-send-troops-to-polls-for-november-elections/): Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.
- [Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/israels-ben-gvir-storms-al-aqsa-mosque-in-occupied-east-jerusalem/): Far-right minister entered Islam’s third-holiest site alongside settlers under protection of Israeli occupation forces.
- [Far-right Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/far-right-israeli-minister-ben-gvir-and-settlers-storm-al-aqsa-mosque/): Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers, violating decades-old status quo arrangement.
- [What to know: US court hearing held for alleged Lockerbie bombmaker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/what-to-know-us-court-hearing-held-for-alleged-lockerbie-bombmaker/): Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is the third person charged in the downing of Pan Am Flight 103.
- [GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/gta-6-why-is-the-worlds-most-anticipated-game-facing-backlash/): You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.
- [Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/western-balkans-truck-drivers-threaten-eu-border-blockade/): Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.
- [Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/palestinian-farmers-rebuild-what-israeli-settlers-destroy-in-west-bank/): Israeli settler pogroms destroy greenhouses and crops, but Burin’s farmers insist on rebuilding.
- [Principal who saved 900 students recalls Nepal’s devastating flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/principal-who-saved-900-students-recalls-nepals-devastating-flood/): Nepal school principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the devastating floods that forced him to evacuate over 900 students.
- [Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/nepal-fm-speaks-to-al-jazeera-on-devastating-floods/): Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
- [War on Iran: US bombs Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/war-on-iran-us-bombs-iran/): War on Iran: US bombs Iran
- [She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/she-is-still-in-the-sea-mother-describes-losing-daughter-in-ferry-disaster/): Parents recount desperate attempts to save their children after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on 30 August.
- [India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/indias-pm-modi-urges-end-to-ukraine-war-in-talks-with-russias-putin/): India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.
- [Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/argentina-legend-lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football/): Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.
- [LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/live-aston-villa-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): As Villa host Arsenal, follow updates, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary, of the game.
- [India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/india-rejects-hague-court-order-to-restore-indus-waters-pact-with-pakistan/): New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice.
- [Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/over-6000-ebola-cases-confirmed-in-drc-as-death-toll-nears-3000/): Outbreak in the DRC ‘the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,’ as country struggles to contain infections.
- [Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/why-has-greece-signed-a-3-5bn-missile-deal-with-israel/): Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye’s growing capabilities.
- [Is Trump testing the limits of US power?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/is-trump-testing-the-limits-of-us-power/): With weeks to go before US midterm elections, are President Trump’s policies helping or hurting his Republican Party?
- [Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/trump-says-iran-is-dead-vows-to-respond-after-renewed-clashes/): US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country’s leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.
- [Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-five-palestinians-in-gaza-city/): At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.
- [Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/why-is-piracy-picking-up-off-somalias-coast-again/): Piracy is surging back off Somalia’s coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.
- [Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/greece-signs-3-5bn-air-defence-deal-with-israel/): Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.
- [Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/sleeping-in-on-weekends-is-good-for-the-heart-what-research-has-shown/): Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.
- [War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/war-and-heat-why-are-wheat-prices-soaring/): Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.
- [Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/jason-arday-mural-displayed-at-londons-notting-hill-carnival/): A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
- [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-meet-whats-next-for-their-defence-pact/): As US-Iran strikes resume, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye test their pact’s substance, and who might join next.
- [Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/can-iran-use-rockets-to-mine-the-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-claims/): Analysts say it’s implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
- [Manchester City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/manchester-city-sign-brazilian-winger-allan-elias-from-palmeiras/): Elias joins the Premier League club on a five-year contract, their sixth signing in the summer transfer window.
- [Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/liverpool-sign-bradley-barcola-from-paris-saint-germain/): Barcola’s move comes as Liverpool seek to reinforce their forward line after Mohamed Salah’s departure.
- [South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/south-korea-court-gives-church-leader-two-years-in-jail-for-bribery/): South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
- [Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/turkiye-saudi-arabia-pakistan-hold-first-mecca-defence-pact-meeting/): Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
- [Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/fire-breaks-out-after-unidentified-explosions-at-oil-refinery-in-baghdad-2/): A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
- [Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/rescuers-search-for-18-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus/): The captain and crew of the ferry have been brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest.
- [Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/who-are-the-economic-winners-and-losers-of-the-us-israel-war-on-iran/): Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits.
- [UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/uae-intercepts-drone-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks/): The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected ‘false’ reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
- [Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/spains-sanchez-says-russia-israel-spread-disinformation-on-ceuta-crisis/): Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia ⁠and ⁠Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.
- [Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/fire-breaks-out-after-unidentified-explosions-at-oil-refinery-in-baghdad/): A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
- [After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/after-the-flash-flood-disaster-here-is-what-nepal-really-needs/): The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.
- [Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/nepal-tunnel-traps-hinder-flood-rescue-how-many-are-dead-or-missing/): Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.
- [The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/the-looming-failure-of-operation-economic-outcast/): The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.
- [Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/xi-modi-and-putin-set-to-meet-for-sco-summit-whats-on-the-agenda/): The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump’s unilateralism.
- [Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/kazakhstans-tokayev-appoints-longtime-adviser-as-vice-president/): Erlan Karin has served as a top ⁠⁠aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.
- [Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/iran-attacks-jordan-uae-after-us-bombs-larak-island-whats-the-latest/): The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/venus-williams-bows-out-of-us-open-with-straight-sets-defeat-to-sofia-kenin/): The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women’s doubles with sister Serena Williams.
- [‘An act of resistance’: Raja Shehadeh’s Palestinian diaries find a new home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/an-act-of-resistance-raja-shehadehs-palestinian-diaries-find-a-new-home/): Al Jazeera interviews the leading writer and lawyer, 75, in Edinburgh, where his daily documentation is being archived.
- [Nord Stream bombings put Ukraine’s ties with Germany under pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/nord-stream-bombings-put-ukraines-ties-with-germany-under-pressure/): The blasts strain ties with Ukraine and have exposed the risks of relying on Russian gas, analysts say.
- [Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/syria-is-choosing-diplomacy-with-israel-but-can-its-approach-last/): Israel has attacked Syria, occupied its south since the al-Assad regime’s ouster, testing Syria’s diplomatic outreach.
- [England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/england-vs-pakistan-second-test-three-talking-points-from-cricket-series/): Pakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.
- [Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/nepal-races-to-rescue-trapped-workers-as-flood-death-toll-surpasses-900/): Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.
- [FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/fifa-president-infantino-must-go-says-former-uefa-boss-platini/): In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving ‘money and power’.
- [Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/global-coral-reef-coverage-risks-irreversible-decline-new-report-warns/): Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.
- [Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/tennis-great-djokovic-exits-us-open-in-first-round-amid-tears-and-pain/): Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
- [Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-premier-league-prediction-team-news-lineups/): Declan Rice continues to star for Arsenal, who may add Julian Alvarez to ranks, but hosts Villa are sore from sales.
- [Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/russia-china-leaders-to-meet-at-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-summit/): The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.
- [People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/people-return-to-their-flood-ravaged-homes-in-nepal/): Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
- [Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/iran-targets-jordan-after-first-us-attack-in-a-month/): The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran hit back targeting bases h
- [Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/two-palestinians-reported-dead-as-israeli-forces-raid-nablus/): Footage shows Israeli military vehicles and personnel deployed across Nablus city in the occupied West Bank.
- [Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/mamdani-lookalike-contest-draws-hundreds-of-hopefuls-in-new-york/): Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.
- [US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/us-plans-to-sanction-another-bank-to-keep-economic-pressure-on-iran/): Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
- [Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/tunisia-swelters-as-power-cuts-disrupt-water-supplies/): Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
- [Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/niger-mutiny-puts-russias-expanding-role-in-the-sahel-to-the-test/): Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.
- [What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/what-are-the-implications-of-the-us-venezuela-oil-deal/): Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country’s recovery.
- [What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/what-is-notting-hill-carnivals-jab-jab-parade/): The Jab Jab parade sees hundreds don devil horns and cover their skin in motor oil for London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
- [Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/iran-war-live-irgc-attacks-us-bases-in-jordan-after-us-bombs-larak-island/): US Central Command says its forces bombed two rocket launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island.
- [Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/flash-flooding-in-grand-canyon-leaves-more-than-20-people-missing/): A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
- [Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/31/dozens-evacuated-and-about-15-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood/): More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
- [Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/vote-count-starts-in-guinea-bissau-referendum-on-strengthening-presidency/): Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.
- [Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/video-raging-floodwaters-sweep-away-lorry-in-the-philippines/): Video shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.
- [‘Opening a new chapter’: Syria reopens embassy in Libya after talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/08/30/opening-a-new-chapter-syria-reopens-embassy-in-libya-after-talks/): Syrian foreign minister and Libyan PM agree to cooperation committee and reopening of diplomatic missions.
- [What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/what-we-know-about-jailed-hk-activist-joshua-wongs-latest-charge/): What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
- [Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/nepal-search-operations-continue-a-week-after-catastrophic-floods/): The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
- [5,000 US sailors descend on Thailand as USS Abraham Lincoln docks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/5000-us-sailors-descend-on-thailand-as-uss-abraham-lincoln-docks/): Thailand’s Pattaya is expecting a business boost as 5,000 US sailors arrive aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- [Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/alex-eala-cruises-into-us-open-second-round-top-seed-zverev-survives/): Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
- [Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/iran-us-exchange-new-attacks-who-was-hit-in-latest-strikes/): Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.
- [Worshippers tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on West Bank mosques surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/worshippers-tear-gassed-as-israeli-attacks-on-west-bank-mosques-surge/): Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have ‘violated’ 13 West Bank mosques this year.
- [At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/at-least-16-dead-28-injured-in-egypt-bus-crash/): Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.
- [Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/cricketers-to-get-best-rooms-at-asian-games-2026-says-japanese-official/): Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.
- [Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/video-us-energy-chief-in-venezuela-to-sign-controversial-oil-deal/): US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
- [Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/ed-markey-wins-key-takeaways-from-massachusetts-primary-election-results/): Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.
- [‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/we-had-an-ordinary-life-iran-fisherwoman-navigates-uncertainty-of-war/): An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.
- [Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/tyson-fury-confirms-anthony-joshua-fight-at-nycs-madison-square-garden/): No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
- [As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/as-us-seeks-gaza-donors-extradition-wife-warns-of-terrifying-precedent/): Imprisoned in Spain, James ‘Fergie’ Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
- [Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/turkiye-launches-search-for-cargo-ship-after-vessels-collide-off-istanbul/): Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
- [Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/nepal-floods-father-borrows-13-walks-for-days-to-search-for-missing-son/): Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal’s flood-hit areas in his search.
- [Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-pleads-guilty-in-national-security-case/): Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing’s national security law.
- [Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/syrias-restrained-approach-to-israel-carries-risks/): Damascus’s restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.
- [Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/palestinian-artist-saint-levant-delays-tour-amid-us-visa-complications/): Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
- [Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/faster-homework-poor-exam-results-what-ai-is-doing-to-students-learning/): AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
- [Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/mark-ruffalo-comments-cause-pushback-against-anti-semitism-smear-campaign/): The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle’s ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
- [Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-pleads-guilty-to-foreign-collusion/): High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
- [Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/germany-says-russia-preparing-hybrid-attacks-over-ukraine-support/): Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
- [Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/apple-changes-name-of-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-in-maps-app/): The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump’s controversial order.
- [US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-strikes-on-iran-kill-child-at-wedding-ceremony/): Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.
- [‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/really-terrified-milo-yiannopoulos-speaks-out-after-deportation-from-us/): The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
- [Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/tunisias-civil-society-faces-growing-pressure-as-crackdown-widens/): Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
- [Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/top-us-lawmaker-mike-johnson-says-lying-is-part-of-some-iranians-religion/): The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump’s ‘steady hands at the wheel’.
- [Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/honduran-court-drops-case-against-ex-president-hernandez-after-trump-pardon/): Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.
- [Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/iran-says-us-bombed-a-wedding-party-in-sirik-killing-five/): Officials say at least 63 others wounded in attack on city of Kuhestak, including women and children.
- [What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/what-to-know-about-germanys-drone-attack-accusations-against-russia/): German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.
- [Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/moment-us-strikes-on-iranian-port-city-hit-wedding-party/): Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.
- [US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-pushes-looser-approach-to-ai-regulation-while-eu-pushes-new-law/): US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
- [US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-denies-its-bases-hit-in-jordan/): The US launched new strikes on Iran’s southern coast with explosions reported in several locations.
- [IAEA says Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/iaea-says-syria-built-a-nuclear-reactor-in-deir-az-zor-under-al-assad/): UN watchdog says Syria ‘failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities’ under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
- [Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/iran-war-live-us-bombs-iran-tehran-retaliates-on-gulf-neighbours-jordan/): Tehran pledges ‘severe punishment’ and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.
- [US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-urges-g20-to-cut-trade-imbalances-focus-on-china/): US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
- [US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-house-passes-funding-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown-ahead-of-midterms/): The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.
- [Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/cisco-accused-of-fostering-a-hostile-workplace-for-muslim-and-arab-employees/): Cisco employees allege harassment after internal activism against technology sales to the Israeli military.
- [Fernandez transfers to Man City from Chelsea in joint British record fee](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/fernandez-transfers-to-man-city-from-chelsea-in-joint-british-record-fee/): Argentina international Enzo Fernandez signs for Manchester City in a deal from Chelsea worth £125 million ($169m).
- [Palestinians mourn children killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/palestinians-mourn-children-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-gaza-city/): Three Palestinian children were among four people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
- [Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/deadly-car-bomb-attack-at-colombia-police-station/): Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station
- [Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones target Russian airspace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/zelenskyy-warns-airlines-as-ukrainian-drones-target-russian-airspace/): President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.
- [Urgent need for access to Iranian sites, cautions UN nuclear watchdog](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/urgent-need-for-access-to-iranian-sites-cautions-un-nuclear-watchdog/): The IAEA said lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran’s nuclear material is a proliferation concern.
- [US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-energy-secretary-will-travel-to-venezuela-to-unveil-oil-arrangement/): Venezuela’s National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.
- [What’s driven the defence deal between Israel and Greece?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/whats-driven-the-defence-deal-between-israel-and-greece/): Two countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.
- [Iranian state media announces numerous US strikes on the country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/iranian-state-media-announces-numerous-us-strikes-on-the-country/): Iranian state television has reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday.
- [UN slashes food aid for occupied West Bank and Gaza amid funding shortfall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/un-slashes-food-aid-for-occupied-west-bank-and-gaza-amid-funding-shortfall/): International aid organisations are struggling for money as the United States has led a sharp cut in Western donations.
- [Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/police-arrest-34-after-deadly-gang-shootout-in-eastern-netherlands/): Several foreign suspects were among those arrested, according to prosecutors.
- [Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/israels-multiple-wars-see-finance-defence-ministries-clash-over-spending/): Spiraling costs of Israel’s conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.
- [China’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/chinas-xi-makes-his-first-visit-to-egypt-in-a-decade/): Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
- [Munitions vehicle explodes killing five in Idlib](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/munitions-vehicle-explodes-killing-five-in-idlib/): At least five people were killed and several others wounded when a vehicle carrying munitions exploded in Binnish
- [Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/guinea-bissau-referendum-nods-to-expansion-of-presidential-powers/): The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.
- [Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/canadas-carney-says-us-must-start-being-serious-to-resolve-trade-dispute/): Carney and Trump continue to trade barbs amid ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty and economic disputes.
- [Nepal rescuers race to reach 900 missing hydropower workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/nepal-rescuers-race-to-reach-900-missing-hydropower-workers/): Rescuers in Nepal are prioritising the search for at least 900 workers missing from 12 hydropower projects.
- [Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/vanuatu-pushes-france-to-accept-icj-jurisdiction-in-pacific-islands-dispute/): Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.
- [Health crisis looming as Gaza heads towards rainy season, warns WHO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/health-crisis-looming-as-gaza-heads-towards-rainy-season-warns-who/): Water quality in embattled Palestinian enclave already poor; flooding will exacerbate threat to health, says UN agency.
- [UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/un-food-agency-cuts-aid-in-west-bank-amid-funding-crisis/): UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis
- [Belgian mayor blocks club from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/belgian-mayor-blocks-club-from-hosting-israeli-opponent-in-europa-league/): Union Saint-Gilloise were to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Europa League, but Belgian mayor insists on different venue.
- [Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/pitso-mosimane-appointed-by-south-africa-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers/): Pitso Mosimane replaces Hugo Broos as manager of the South Africa national football team following World Cup exit.
- [John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/john-ternus-succeeds-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-after-15-years/): Apple gears up for innovation under Ternus before a new product launch event that could include foldable phones.
- [The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/the-us-military-began-striking-targets-in-iran-centcom-says/): The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.
- [US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-health-authorities-contradict-state-officials-on-measles-related-deaths/): Clash with Pennsylvania comes as US records highest number of measles cases in decades.
- [Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/germany-accuses-russia-of-drone-attack-on-leipzig-airport/): The findings come as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia.
- [Destroyed desalination plant worsens Gaza’s drinking water crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/destroyed-desalination-plant-worsens-gazas-drinking-water-crisis/): After a newly built desalination plant was destroyed, displaced families in northern Gaza struggle to find clean water.
- [US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/us-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-as-war-escalates/): US says it is attacking Revolutionary Guards targets following ‘attempted attacks’ on ships in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/ousted-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-to-quit-domestic-politics/): Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.
- [China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/chinas-xi-makes-first-visit-to-egypt-in-a-decade-amid-regional-turmoil/): Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.
- [Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/qatar-says-efforts-under-way-to-end-iran-us-war-and-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
- [Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/photos-nepal-begins-burying-flood-victims-in-mass-graves/): The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.
- [Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/mansouri-rocked-by-israeli-strikes-as-residents-flee-again/): A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes
- [Bank of America vice president identified as victim in Times Square attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/bank-of-america-vice-president-identified-as-victim-in-times-square-attack/): Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in day-light stabbing at iconic New York City thoroughfare.
- [Six days of Russian strikes push Kyiv residents to consider leaving](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/six-days-of-russian-strikes-push-kyiv-residents-to-consider-leaving/): Russia has launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.
- [Napoli’s ex Man Utd star McTominay needs surgery for irregular heartbeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/napolis-ex-man-utd-star-mctominay-needs-surgery-for-irregular-heartbeat/): Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.
- [Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/who-is-alejandro-betancourt-ex-chavez-ally-now-trumps-venezuela-oil-man/): The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.
- [Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.6m](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/barcelona-sign-gabriel-jesus-from-arsenal-for-a-reported-11-6m/): Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus transfers from Premier League champions Arsenal to La Liga holders Barcelona on deadline day.
- [Football Fandom: Who owns your loyalty?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/football-fandom-who-owns-your-loyalty/): How is money changing football?
- [Is Trump wooing Russia again – and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/is-trump-wooing-russia-again-and-why/): CIA chief’s Moscow visit and Russian finance minister attending a G20 meeting in the US signal renewed dialogue.
- [UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/un-sounds-climate-alarm-as-china-taiwan-row-threatens-to-overshadow-forum/): The UN has raised fresh alarm over the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid China-Taiwan tensions.
- [Video: SCO summit leaders meet in aftermath of US war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/video-sco-summit-leaders-meet-in-aftermath-of-us-war-on-iran/): Leaders are meeting in Kyrgyzstan for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
- [Irish minister calls for EU action in banning Israeli settlement trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/irish-minister-calls-for-eu-action-in-banning-israeli-settlement-trade/): Ireland’s defence minister has called on EU member states to take more action to ban trade with Israeli settlements.
- [SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/sco-slams-attacks-sanctions-on-iran-key-takeaways-from-bishkek-summit/): The SCO started in 1996 and accounts for 43 percent of the world’s population and 23 percent of the global economy.
- [How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/how-wildfires-are-scorching-frances-wine-industry/): Europe’s largest wine exporter is already battling a cocktail of crisis from heatwaves to lower sales.
- [Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/pakistan-urged-to-declare-femicide-emergency-amid-surge-in-killings/): The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.
- [Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/pakistan-wins-indus-waters-battle-at-the-hague-but-india-threat-remains/): The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.
- [What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/what-to-know-about-the-us-primary-election-in-massachusetts/): Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats’ progressive-moderate divide to the test.
- [Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/iran-urges-us-to-honour-commitments-under-mou/): Tehran calls for Washington to respect terms of MoU after attacks send tensions soaring in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/qatar-planning-to-host-formula-one-motogp-despite-middle-east-conflict/): The Qatar Grand Prix and MotoGP races scheduled for November are expected to go ahead, local organisers say.
- [‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/hit-them-hard-does-trump-have-another-new-iran-strategy-can-it-work/): Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.
- [Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/damascus-goes-car-free-for-24-hours/): Damascus’ Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its streets without traffic.
- [Transfer deadline day live: Premier League, La Liga news and done deals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/transfer-deadline-day-live-premier-league-la-liga-news-and-done-deals/): Live updates and news on all signings for Man United, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and others.
- [Abroad and at odds: How the war has divided Iranians in the diaspora](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/abroad-and-at-odds-how-the-war-has-divided-iranians-in-the-diaspora/): Many Iranians in the diaspora remain caught in the paradox of opposing the war and the government in Tehran.
- [Football power struggle caused FIFA World Cup plan fallout, says Kushner](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/football-power-struggle-caused-fifa-world-cup-plan-fallout-says-kushner/): Investor Joshua Kushner blames football’s ‘political dynamics’ for FIFA’s leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-at-least-four-including-children/): At least three killed and several wounded in an Israeli air attack in the al-Kateeba district west of Gaza City.
- [Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/could-44-make-1-in-libya-un-backed-agreement-looks-to-unite-rival-camps/): After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed ‘4+4’ agreement looks to unite Libya’s rival factions.
- [Nepal buries unidentified flood victims as families await answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/nepal-buries-unidentified-flood-victims-as-families-await-answers/): Nepal authorities are burying unidentified flood victims in temporary graves.
- [‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central Station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/not-welcome-how-swedens-far-right-took-over-stockholm-central-station/): The Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.
- [Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/heavy-monsoon-rains-submerge-islamabad-roads-and-underground/): Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.
- [Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/russian-drone-and-missile-barrage-kills-at-least-12-in-ukraines-kyiv/): Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.
- [Duolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/duolingo-d-day-iranians-question-latest-us-sanctions-targeting-education/): Many Iranians inside the country feel they are being unjustly erased from the international community.
- [White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/01/white-house-unveils-more-details-of-trumps-venezuela-oil-deal/): Venezuela’s interim president gives new US company 100-year rights to more than 17 oil fields.
- [UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/un-warns-el-nino-could-be-off-the-charts-strongest-in-decades/): The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
- [Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/kenyas-aviation-strike-is-over-but-the-dispute-is-far-from-settled/): Years of wrangling over pay, union recognition and collective bargaining are now back on the negotiating table.
- [Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/families-perform-symbolic-funerals-for-missing-nepal-flood-victims/): Families in Nepal are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing a week after the devastating floods.
- [Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/feminist-icon-gloria-steinem-dies-aged-92/): Cofounder of Ms Magazine was a strong advocate for women’s rights throughout her life.
- [Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/why-has-the-netherlands-moved-10bn-of-its-gold-from-the-us/): The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
- [Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/kyrgyzstan-hosts-pivotal-sco-summit-amid-global-geopolitical-shifts/): Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.
- [Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/legendary-bosnian-striker-edin-dzeko-to-retire-from-international-football/): The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia’s most-capped ‌player and all-time leading scorer.
- [No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/no-end-to-torture-of-gaza-doctor-abu-safia-in-israeli-prison-what-to-know/): Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
- [Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/faith-leaders-say-they-were-duped-into-attending-rss-linked-event/): Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
- [EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/eu-foreign-ministers-fail-to-break-deadlock-over-israel-and-ukraine/): EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.
- [Rescue efforts continue as Nepal-China flood death toll surpasses 1,270](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/rescue-efforts-continue-as-nepal-china-flood-death-toll-surpasses-1270/): Authorities in Nepal use helicopters and zip lines to reach remote flood-stricken villages amid widespread destruction.
- [Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/will-the-us-or-china-emerge-as-the-ai-superpower/): The US and China race to produce the world’s leading artificial intelligence.
- [Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM’s son, angers UK right over Falklands comment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/yair-netanyahu-israeli-pms-son-angers-uk-right-over-falklands-comment/): Accusing the UK government of ‘hypocrisy’, Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina’s claims to the British-held Falkland Islands.
- [Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmers-seat/): Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
- [Egypt’s Sisi welcomes China’s President Xi in Grand Egyptian Museum tour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/egypts-sisi-welcomes-chinas-president-xi-in-grand-egyptian-museum-tour/): President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has given President Xi Jinping a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
- [Gulf insecurity fuels US energy dominance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/gulf-insecurity-fuels-us-energy-dominance/): The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.
- [Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claim](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/norway-seizes-russian-ship-in-arctic-over-crimea-compensation-claim/): Moscow challenges Norway’s seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.
- [OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/openais-sam-altman-tells-g20-ai-will-be-as-essential-as-electricity/): ‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’
- [Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/russia-to-close-goethe-institut-centres-as-germany-tensions-escalate/): Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.
- [NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/nba-fines-clippers-30m-suspends-several-executives-in-kawhi-leonard-probe/): Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league’s conclusions and validity of investigation.
- [Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/good-good-golf-ceo-president-quit-amid-advertisement-controversy/): The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway, which co-branded it.
- [Photos: Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/photos-symbolic-funerals-held-in-nepal-for-missing-flood-victims/): Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those still missing after deadly floods in the Himalayan nation.
- [EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/eu-remains-divided-over-trade-sanctions-on-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc ‘should be moving collectively’ in upholding international law.
- [China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/chinas-support-for-iran-shows-its-limits-as-us-ramps-up-pressure-on-tehran/): Beijing’s support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
- [Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/ghana-reappoints-queiroz-to-lead-black-stars-two-months-after-stepping-down/): Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
- [Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/etoo-calls-on-african-football-federations-to-support-fifa-chief-infantino/): Samuel Eto’o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
- [US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/us-medical-groups-issue-vaccine-guidance-urge-jabs-for-flu-covid-and-rsv/): Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
- [Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/girl-rescued-by-free-climbing-neighbour-from-balcony-in-turkiye/): A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
- [Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/former-campaign-chair-trump-cares-about-trump-the-most/): Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
- [Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/powerful-storm-hits-canadas-toronto-cutting-power-to-tens-of-thousands/): Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
- [Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/floodwaters-sweep-cars-away-in-eastern-china/): Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles
- [US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/uss-chevron-italys-eni-to-expand-oil-projects-in-venezuela/): Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
- [Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/asia-looks-to-store-oil-gas-closer-to-home-after-strait-of-hormuz-crisis/): Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
- [US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/us-forces-board-and-destroy-alleged-cartel-boat-in-eastern-pacific/): US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers
- [Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/maltese-tycoon-acquitted-of-killing-journalist-daphne-caruana-galizia/): The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
- [Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/tens-of-thousands-rally-across-spain-over-ceuta-migrant-crisis/): Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government’s handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
- [Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/trump-threatens-more-strikes-as-death-toll-in-iran-rises-to-18/): Trump says US can hit Iran ‘anytime we want’ as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
- [Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/exclusive-access-as-the-search-for-nepals-tunnel-workers-intensifies/): Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
- [Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/minneapolis-shooting-kills-two-wounds-three-police-officers/): Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/us-judge-blocks-trumps-latest-effort-to-limit-birthright-citizenship/): Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
- [Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/moroccos-ruling-allies-turn-on-each-other-before-election-campaign-begins/): Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
- [US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/us-congress-rejects-constitutional-amendment-to-restrict-supreme-court-size/): Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against ‘defending the integrity’ of the court.
- [Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/venezuelas-maduro-asserts-immunity-in-us-court-urges-dismissal-of-charges/): Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
- [Iran war live: Trump says renewed US-Iran clashes will not last ‘too long’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/iran-war-live-trump-says-renewed-us-iran-clashes-will-not-last-too-long/): Iran’s health minister says the death toll from US attacks has risen to 18, including two children.
- [Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/did-doge-ruin-americas-food-safety-system/): Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
- [Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/thousands-protest-in-spain-as-ceutas-migration-crisis-festers-a-month-on/): Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.
- [Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/israel-still-wants-to-remove-palestinians-from-gaza-defence-minister-says/): Israel Katz says ‘there is no real solution for Gaza’ without de-populating the territory.
- [Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/children-return-to-school-in-dr-congo-amid-growing-concerns-over-ebola/): Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola
- [Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/israeli-pm-says-israel-is-working-to-overthrow-irans-government/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.
- [Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/republican-senator-calls-on-trump-to-fire-secretary-of-defence-hegseth/): Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of ‘inept mismanagement’ as US military is strained by war on Iran.
- [OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/openai-faces-new-lawsuits-over-tumbler-ridge-mass-shooting-tragedy/): Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
- [The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/the-long-term-implications-of-pete-hegseths-us-military-purges/): Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
- [Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/two-palestinians-killed-as-settlers-israeli-forces-raid-west-bank-village/): Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.
- [US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-judge-rejects-bid-to-break-up-googles-ad-business/): Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.
- [Israeli protesters call for an end to settler violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/israeli-protesters-call-for-an-end-to-settler-violence/): Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to condemn violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- [What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/what-you-need-to-know-us-launches-coin-featuring-trumps-face/): The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country’s currency.
- [Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/trump-suggests-renaming-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-strait-amid-iran-war/): Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is ‘under USA control’.
- [Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/nepal-families-hold-symbolic-funerals-thousands-still-missing/): Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.
- [USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/uss-abraham-lincoln-reaches-thailand-after-9-months-at-sea/): The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.
- [EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/eu-pursuing-more-russia-sanctions-after-failed-airport-attack-kallas/): EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
- [Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/malta-businessman-acquitted-of-plotting-journalist-caruana-galizia-murder/): The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.
- [US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-says-it-will-use-regional-body-to-isolate-nicaragua/): Move comes after Nicaragua’s lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
- [Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/saudi-arabia-condemns-deadly-iranian-attack-on-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.
- [A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/a-year-into-trumps-boat-strike-campaign-families-search-for-answers/): While the Trump administration claims it has killed ‘narcoterrorists’, families fear fishermen are among the victims.
- [Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/over-500-students-hospitalised-after-eating-state-supplied-meals-in-indones/): More than 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised with food poisoning on Tuesday.
- [Gunman in deadly Swiss rave attack ‘lone perpetrator’, police say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/gunman-in-deadly-swiss-rave-attack-lone-perpetrator-police-say/): Police say no indication anyone ​else involved in attack that killed 22-year-old Italian woman.
- [EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/eu-ministers-in-ireland-tackle-israeli-settlement-trade-and-ukraine-defence/): EU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.
- [UK’s Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/uks-burnham-faces-first-parliament-grilling-vows-to-bring-back-hope/): Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
- [Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/zambias-hichilema-begins-second-term-amid-disputed-vote-and-arrests/): Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.
- [Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/deadly-bus-crash-in-egypts-sinai-kills-22-injures-28/): A deadly bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai killed 22 people and injured 28
- [Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/uber-lays-off-3300-employees-in-largest-cuts-since-the-pandemic/): The layoffs aim to streamline management layers and simplify team structures, says Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
- [US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/us-oil-giant-chevron-to-expand-venezuela-operations/): Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
- [Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/brazilian-activist-demands-tunisia-release-sumud-flotilla-organisers/): Activists say four organisers of flotilla that sought to break Gaza blockade have been held in Tunisia since March.
- [China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/chinas-xi-urges-new-middle-east-security-framework-during-rare-egypt-visit/): Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
- [Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/israeli-pm-netanyahu-in-gaza-we-are-not-withdrawing/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza
- [Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/dismissal-of-ex-us-soldier-bergdahls-conviction-was-invalid-court-rules/): Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.
- [WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/who-chief-warns-ebola-response-must-ramp-up-to-stem-drc-outbreak/): Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.
- [George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/george-clooney-us-government-run-by-least-qualified-people/): US actor George Clooney has described US President Donald Trump’s administration as a ‘kakistocracy’.
- [Gaza Civil Defence worker finds 21 relatives beneath rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/gaza-civil-defence-worker-finds-21-relatives-beneath-rubble/): A Gaza Civil Defence worker helped recover the bodies of 21 of his relatives from beneath the rubble.
- [Can Ukraine’s drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/can-ukraines-drones-shut-russian-airspace-what-that-means-for-airlines/): What happens if the airspace of the world’s largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
- [China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/chinas-xi-visits-egypts-el-sisi-why-it-matters/): Xi Jinping’s historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.
- [Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/nepal-pm-links-deadly-floods-to-climate-change/): Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change
- [Aubameyang ‘humiliated’ as ex-Arsenal striker quits Gabon national team](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/aubameyang-humiliated-as-ex-arsenal-striker-quits-gabon-national-team/): Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.
- [In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/in-yemen-dates-provide-lifeline-for-farmers-with-few-economic-options/): Hindered by poor infrastructure and climate challenges, farmers in Yemen cling to traditional methods to harvest dates.
- [EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/eu-or-eurasia-why-putin-sparred-with-armenias-pm/): Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots toward the West.
- [Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, forfeits driving licence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/tiger-woods-pleads-guilty-to-reckless-driving-forfeits-driving-licence/): Golfer’s driving licence will be suspended for five years under the terms of a plea agreement that dropped DUI charges.
- [Argentina serves up a Messi-shaped schnitzel as fans say goodbye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/argentina-serves-up-a-messi-shaped-schnitzel-as-fans-say-goodbye/): A Messi-shaped schnitzel is on the menu in Buenos Aires, as fans across Argentina pay tribute.
- [Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break records](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/summer-transfers-2026-all-to-know-as-premier-league-signings-break-records/): Premier League breaks its own record as four of its 11 most expensive signings have arrived this transfer window.
- [What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/what-is-irans-castle-breaker-missile-used-against-us-bases/): Kheibar Shekan, Iran’s medium-range missile, is said to play a pivotal role in escalating US-Israel tensions.
- [Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/bodies-excavated-from-worst-flood-hit-district-near-nepal-china-border/): Bodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal’s Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.
- [Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/putin-and-zelenskyy-issue-threats-as-strikes-rock-ukraine-russia/): Putin accuses Zelenskyy of ‘terrorism’, while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.
- [Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/charlie-kirk-murder-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge/): Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
- [The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/the-us-is-gobbling-up-venezuelan-oil-but-will-it-lower-fuel-prices/): Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can’t replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Killing at Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/killing-at-sea/): Three families, two bombings and a hidden war: uncovering the lives behind Operation Southern Spear’s dead.
- [Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/palestinian-landowners-confront-bulldozers-using-their-hands/): Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands
- [How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/how-indie-cinema-is-beating-hollywood-in-2026/): How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026
- [Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/video-chinese-president-xi-makes-first-visit-to-egypt-in-a-decade/): Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
- [Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/messi-retirement-and-fifa-ban-leave-paredes-uncertain-of-argentina-future/): Leandro ‌Paredes’s 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
- [What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/what-do-we-know-about-the-fatal-us-bombing-of-a-wedding-in-irans-sirik/): A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.
- [Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/02/nigerian-anticorruption-agency-sacks-40-staff-over-misconduct-allegations/): Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.
- [Indonesia wildfires send toxic haze across Southeast Asia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/indonesia-wildfires-send-toxic-haze-across-southeast-asia/): Indonesia’s Kalimantan province, sending smoke and toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
- [Moment two workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/moment-two-workers-are-pulled-alive-from-nepal-tunnel/): Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal
- [October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/october-7-attack-shapes-israels-elections-and-fuels-political-blame/): Three years on, October 7 is central to Israeli politics as Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for his failures
- [Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/bride-walks-down-the-aisle-despite-waist-deep-flooding/): A couple chose to get married in the middle of severe flooding in the Philippines.
- [The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/the-number-10-shirt-must-not-retire-with-messi/): Maradona and Messi each made the shirt their own. The next great Argentinian player should have that chance, too.
- [US adds 162,000 jobs in August, raising Fed rate hike expectations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/us-adds-162000-jobs-in-august-raising-fed-rate-hike-expectations/): Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
- [Rescuers race to save10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/rescuers-race-to-save10-year-old-algerian-boy-trapped-in-deep-well/): Rescue teams in Algeria are racing against time to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, after he fell into an deep well.
- [Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israel-releases-five-detainees-to-lebanon-after-us-mediated-negotiations/): Israel has released five people to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. Dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel.
- [US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/us-rejects-israeli-suggestions-of-removing-palestinians-from-gaza/): US State Department tells Al Jazeera Washington ‘does not support any plan’ for the expulsion of Palestinians.
- [Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/diesel-price-hits-all-time-high-in-us-amid-iran-war-woes/): Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.
- [UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/un-raises-ethnic-cleansing-concerns-over-israeli-west-bank-operation/): More than 33,000 Palestinian refugees remain displaced since Israel launched Operation Iron Wall.
- [Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/russias-jet-powered-drones-overwhelm-ukraine-killing-dozens/): As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.
- [Can the Green Party’s Polanski take on Labour and win Starmer’s old seat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/can-the-green-partys-polanski-take-on-labour-and-win-starmers-old-seat/): Analysts say although Polanski has gained popularity, toppling Labour in its traditional stronghold may be difficult.
- [Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/why-is-farages-reform-accused-of-violating-the-uks-foreign-funding-rules/): Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.
- [Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israel-frees-four-more-lebanese-prisoners-in-red-cross-mediated-handover/): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praises the release and thanks US President Donald Trump for his efforts.
- [‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/things-happen-how-vances-comment-on-iran-wedding-strike-fits-us-pattern/): From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
- [Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/conflicts-and-extreme-weather-pushing-global-food-prices-higher-warns-un/): UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
- [Ireland’s Katie Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing boxing career](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/irelands-katie-taylor-eyes-fairytale-finish-to-trailblazing-boxing-career/): Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time.
- [Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/philippine-court-orders-arrest-of-vp-duterte-over-president-marcos-threats/): Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
- [Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/two-muslim-women-journalists-allege-police-assault-in-india/): Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi.
- [India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women’s cricket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/indias-smriti-mandhana-becomes-top-run-scorer-in-womens-cricket/): Mandhana overtook former India captain Mithali Raj, who had been the top international scorer with 10,868 runs.
- [South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/south-korea-mulls-contributions-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.
- [Germany’s far right AfD eyes election breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/germanys-far-right-afd-eyes-election-breakthrough-in-saxony-anhalt/): The nationalist party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the votes in the state.
- [As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/as-the-china-us-ai-race-reaches-cairo-egypt-faces-a-strategic-decision/): Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.
- [US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/us-envoys-headed-to-russia-and-ukraine-to-relaunch-mediation/): The return of Washington’s negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
- [Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/iran-war-why-us-midterms-could-be-a-pivotal-moment/): Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
- [‘Build The Wall’: White House arcade games face backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/build-the-wall-white-house-arcade-games-face-backlash/): The White House has unveiled five arcade-style games to promote Trump’s ‘MAGA’ agenda.
- [Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/argentinas-milei-threatens-sanctions-as-he-refocuses-on-falklands/): Argentina’s president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
- [Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/reform-uk-officials-step-down-as-new-funding-scandal-hits-far-right-party/): Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
- [Nepal search teams rescue two workers from hydropower tunnel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/nepal-search-teams-rescue-two-workers-from-hydropower-tunnel/): ‘Miracle’ rescue nine days after devastating flood raises hope that more people could still be found alive.
- [Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in China](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/moment-three-storey-building-collapses-amid-flooding-in-china/): Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.
- [Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israel-takes-its-war-on-palestine-into-the-ai-age/): The Hanover affair exposes a new front in Israel’s long-running effort to shape how Palestinians are understood.
- [Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/meloni-sets-a-record-leading-italys-longest-serving-government-since-wwii/): As supporters celebrate the milestone, analysts warn longevity is not tantamount to stability.
- [Video: Workers rescued from hydro tunnel nine days after Nepal flooding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/video-workers-rescued-from-hydro-tunnel-nine-days-after-nepal-flooding/): Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding hit Nepal.
- [Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/why-has-the-philippines-peso-plunged-to-a-record-low/): The Southeast Asian country’s currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
- [Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/nepal-floods-how-dna-identification-of-bodies-works/): DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.
- [Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/zverev-goes-distance-to-scrape-into-third-round-as-upsets-rock-us-open/): Men’s third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime goes out, along with sixth-seed Alex de Minaur and 13th-seed Lorenzo Musetti.
- [Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/why-pakistan-overhauled-its-military-command-structure-after-five-decades/): New legislation gives Pakistan’s military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.
- [After Gen Z, India’s Gen Alpha rises, demanding education reforms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/after-gen-z-indias-gen-alpha-rises-demanding-education-reforms/): School students across multiple states have held protests in recent weeks, seeking better conditions.
- [Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement wave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/houthi-attacks-on-yemens-taiz-escalate-triggering-new-displacement-wave/): Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.
- [In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/in-southern-lebanon-israeli-demolitions-continue-day-and-night/): Explosions shake the ground in Froun as Israeli operations persist, disrupting daily life in southern Lebanon.
- [No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel.](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/no-shelter-or-water-yet-lebanese-return-home-defying-israel/): Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion.
- [Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/mladics-body-arrives-to-full-military-honours-in-serbia/): The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, where he received a full military guard.
- [Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal in post-transfer deadline day deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/arsenal-sell-martinelli-to-al-hilal-in-post-transfer-deadline-day-deal/): Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli transfers to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Arsenal.
- [Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/argentinas-milei-threatens-sanctions-over-falklands-oil-drilling/): Argentina’s President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falklands.
- [OpenAI unveils GPT‑6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/openai-unveils-gpt-6-astra-amid-rising-scrutiny-and-safety-concerns/): OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.
- [Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/entertainment-over-policy-white-house-arcade-games-ignite-backlash/): White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
- [ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/icc-leaders-condemn-efforts-to-erode-international-legal-order/): Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.
- [Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/chile-police-and-protesters-clash-outside-far-right-forum/): Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.
- [Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/why-did-trump-meet-with-anti-zionist-jewish-leaders/): US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.
- [Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/missouri-supreme-court-blocks-trump-backed-map-from-novembers-midterms/): Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
- [Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/feminist-trailblazer-gloria-steinem-passes-away-at-age-92/): Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
- [Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/pete-hegseths-pentagon-a-list-of-controversies-that-define-his-tenure/): The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
- [Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/ghana-tightens-gold-exports-in-push-to-keep-more-value-at-home/): The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana’s gold industry beyond raw exports.
- [US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/us-continues-to-squeeze-cuban-economy-with-new-round-of-sanctions/): Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
- [Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/iran-war-live-us-rules-out-iran-talks-until-ship-attacks-stop/): Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
- [Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/haitian-government-calls-for-renewal-of-international-anti-gang-task-force/): Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.
- [DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/dr-congo-joins-countries-pledging-embassy-move-to-jerusalem/): DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
- [Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/tunisias-top-court-upholds-conviction-of-opposition-figures-activists/): Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.
- [Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/are-trumps-ai-videos-just-memes-or-psychological-warfare/): Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
- [Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/burnham-macron-talk-border-security-and-stronger-europe-uk-ties/): New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.
- [Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/why-are-people-calling-venezuela-oil-deal-a-new-form-of-us-colonialism/): Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
- [France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/france-records-hottest-summer-ever-in-2026/): France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.
- [US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/us-vice-president-jd-vance-declines-to-offer-timeline-for-end-of-iran-war/): The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.
- [El Nino: A phenomenon supercharged by climate change](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/el-nino-a-phenomenon-supercharged-by-climate-change/): Scientists warn the 2026-27 El Nino could become the strongest ever, exacerbating global heat, droughts and floods.
- [Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/nepal-flood-victims-to-be-identified-through-dna/): Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA
- [NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/nycs-ai-ban-through-grade-8-sets-stage-for-rest-of-us-experts-say/): The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.
- [Leaders of Thailand and Singapore perform Beatles song, “Let It Be”](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/leaders-of-thailand-and-singapore-perform-beatles-song-let-it-be/): Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong performed the Beatles song.
- [Funeral held for child killed in US strike on Iranian wedding](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/funeral-held-for-child-killed-in-us-strike-on-iranian-wedding/): Mourners carried the coffin of a child killed in a US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, along the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Train crashes into truck at railway crossing in Gdansk, Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/train-crashes-into-truck-at-railway-crossing-in-gdansk-poland/): CCTV footage shows the moment a train collided with a truck at a railway crossing in northern Poland.
- [Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/four-imprisoned-palestine-action-activists-appeal-terrorism-sentences-2/): Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage “with a terrorist connection” are appealing their convictions.
- [Is Nepal leading the battle for climate justice?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/is-nepal-leading-the-battle-for-climate-justice/): Foreign minister demands top three polluting nations compensate Nepal for recent disaster.
- [Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/advocates-decry-us-house-vote-to-defund-universities-that-boycott-israel/): Rights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.
- [Serbia welcomes return of war criminal Mladic’s body with military honours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/serbia-welcomes-return-of-war-criminal-mladics-body-with-military-honours/): Ratko Mladic received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.
- [FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/fifa-blasts-uefa-smear-campaign-fights-world-cup-plan-disclosures/): UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA’s request.
- [Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/israel-releases-lebanese-civilian-says-five-prisoners-will-be-freed/): The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.
- [Stranded survivors in Nepal cross raging Trishuli River using zip line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/stranded-survivors-in-nepal-cross-raging-trishuli-river-using-zip-line/): Survivors in relief camps in Nepal are struggling to get basic commodities like food and medicine
- [Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/trump-calls-media-treasonous-scum-over-reports-of-low-iran-war-munitions/): Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.
- [Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/spains-pm-says-no-evidence-morocco-planned-ceuta-border-rush/): PM Pedro Sanchez addresses police report suggesting July border surge was planned to overwhelm border controls.
- [Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/syria-begins-destroying-al-assad-era-chemical-weapons-materials/): Syrian authorities undertake ⁠first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
- [Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/kurdish-women-who-fought-isil-seek-place-in-syrias-new-security-forces/): Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.
- [Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/gaza-farmers-restore-seed-bank-to-preserve-local-crops/): Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties
- [20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/20-million-children-a-year-face-online-sexual-abuse-unicef-says/): More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms, the UN children’s agency reports.
- [Deadpool-Wolverine derby in the offing as Hugh Jackman targets Norwich City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/deadpool-wolverine-derby-in-the-offing-as-hugh-jackman-targets-norwich-city/): After Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds’s purchase of Wrexham, his Wolverine costar could land Championship rivals Norwich.
- [Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni government forces in country’s southwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/houthi-fighters-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-in-countrys-southwest/): Houthis attempt to cut road linking Taiz to al-Makha in apparent bid to sever government’s strategic supply route.
- [Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio acquitted in sex-tape sharing case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/real-madrids-raul-asencio-acquitted-in-sex-tape-sharing-case/): In an unrelated incident, Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Asencio over a drink driving conviction.
- [Israel’s siege on Gaza is forcing dentists to operate in the streets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/israels-siege-on-gaza-is-forcing-dentists-to-operate-in-the-streets/): Scarce resources and office space mean that dental work is a luxury for most people in Gaza.
- [Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/five-killed-dozens-more-feared-dead-in-boat-adrift-off-canary-islands/): Spanish migrant NGO says more than 80 people likely perished on the boat that left The Gambia 27 days ago.
- [Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/four-imprisoned-palestine-action-activists-appeal-terrorism-sentences/): Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Students sing ‘Erase Palestine’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/jerusalem-daily-students-sing-erase-palestine/): Two Palestinian teens were killed in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers and snipers surround a village.
- [Panama Canal restricts traffic amid Hormuz crisis: Why this matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/panama-canal-restricts-traffic-amid-hormuz-crisis-why-this-matters/): Limits on the number of vessels in the canal could create shipping delays and increase freight costs.
- [How much oil is going through Hormuz? How data doesn’t match US claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/how-much-oil-is-going-through-hormuz-how-data-doesnt-match-us-claims/): Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it’s fewer.
- [Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/somalia-repels-armed-assault-on-baidoa-amid-regional-political-tensions/): Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State’s political tensions.
- [Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’ behind Israel’s ‘soft settlement’ strategy?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/who-are-the-hilltop-girls-behind-israels-soft-settlement-strategy/): They’re not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.
- [Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/ukrainian-intel-agencies-in-kyiv-firefight-what-happened-and-why/): Three intelligence officers were wounded in shootout that Zelenskyy has described as ‘absolutely disgraceful’.
- [Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/benzema-pogba-sancho-and-sterling-what-now-for-footballs-free-agents/): Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho among post-deadline free agents.
- [‘Can I take the door?’ woman pleads at Syrian prison exhibit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/can-i-take-the-door-woman-pleads-at-syrian-prison-exhibit/): A Syrian woman spotted her missing brother’s name on a prison cell door at an exhibition in Damascus.
- [Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/victims-sue-south-african-government-over-1960-sharpeville-massacre/): Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
- [Kais Saied’s economic experiment has failed Tunisia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/kais-saieds-economic-experiment-has-failed-tunisia/): Saied’s promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia’s economic crisis rather than resolving it.
- [Ukraine takes the war to Russia’s space programme in tactical shift](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/03/ukraine-takes-the-war-to-russias-space-programme-in-tactical-shift/): From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.
- [Nearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/nearly-9000-killed-in-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-since-2023/): More than 179 attacks on ambulance crews recorded since March 2, killing 179 healthcare workers.
- [Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights due to Anak Krakatau eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/indonesias-main-airport-suspends-flights-due-to-anak-krakatau-eruption/): Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupts flights at Soekarno-Hatta International airport, near Jakarta.
- [German voters head to polls as far-right AfD party eyes historic state win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/german-voters-head-to-polls-as-far-right-afd-party-eyes-historic-state-win/): Saxony-Anhalt elections could see AfD become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII.
- [‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/people-laughed-at-me-indian-youth-cleans-up-a-trash-filled-river/): A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river.
- [German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/german-company-launches-rocket-as-europe-enters-satellite-race/): Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.
- [Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/netanyahu-boasts-about-bombing-qatar-says-gaza-funds-used-for-aid/): Israeli PM says money he facilitated Qatar in sending to Gaza was recommended by Israeli security agencies.
- [Iran war live: IRGC claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/iran-war-live-irgc-claims-new-attacks-on-us-warships-over-naval-blockade/): IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft carrier and destroyer as standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz.
- [Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/trump-backed-group-announces-10m-ad-spend-for-midterm-senate-race-in-texas/): US president has pledged more than $400m through his super PAC to boost Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.
- [Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/fuel-tanker-blast-in-western-iran-kills-at-least-10/): At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran’s Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.
- [Building collapses after heavy rain in northern India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/building-collapses-after-heavy-rain-in-northern-india/): A building collapsed in Muradabad, northern India, tearing through power lines and sending sparks into the street.
- [US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Putin for talks on Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-meet-putin-for-talks-on-ukraine-war/): US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday.
- [Why is Argentina reigniting the Falklands dispute?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/why-is-argentina-reigniting-the-falklands-dispute/): President Javier Milei says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective.
- [Jerusalem Daily: raids, settlers & sieges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/jerusalem-daily-raids-settlers-sieges/): Mike Huckabee visits as settlers attack Palestinians, Israeli forces carry out raids and arrests.
- [France denies inciting failed Niger mutiny, calls accusation ‘pure fantasy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/france-denies-inciting-failed-niger-mutiny-calls-accusation-pure-fantasy/): Niger’s government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.
- [Al Jazeera reporter challenges Huckabee over Israeli settler pogroms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/al-jazeera-reporter-challenges-huckabee-over-israeli-settler-pogroms/): Al Jazeera reporter challenged US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after he called violent Israeli settlers a minority
- [Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/colombian-government-reports-three-killed-in-rebel-attack-on-military-post/): Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
- [Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/everton-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-prediction-teams-lineups/): Manchester United outspent in transfer window, but boss Michael Carrick says team ready to fire ahead of Everton trip.
- [Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/thousands-protest-in-croatia-to-demand-government-clean-up-toxic-waste/): Demonstrators in Zagreb accuse Croatia’s government of dragging its feet on a hazardous waste scandal.
- [Two pilots killed after Greek fighter jet crashes during an air show](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/two-pilots-killed-after-greek-fighter-jet-crashes-during-an-air-show/): Greek authorities say that the two pilots onboard an F-4 Phantom fighter jet have been killed after it crashed.
- [Shoppers interact with Hong Kong’s first robot shopkeeper](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/shoppers-interact-with-hong-kongs-first-robot-shopkeeper/): Humanoid robots have begun serving shoppers at convenience stores in Hong Kong.
- [Woman beaten to death as bystanders watch in India’s Gujarat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/woman-beaten-to-death-as-bystanders-watch-in-indias-gujarat/): A woman was beaten to death at a crowded bus station in India, with CCTV showing bystanders watching.
- [Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/cuban-and-afghan-immigrants-deported-from-us-under-trump-arrive-in-guyana/): The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.
- [Germany’s far-right AfD eyes historic first in state election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/germanys-far-right-afd-eyes-historic-first-in-state-election/): Germany’s far-right AfD is projected to take power in one of the country’s 16 states for the first time.
- [India crush Pakistan at T20 Asia Cup with record-breaking bowling display](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/india-crush-pakistan-at-t20-asia-cup-with-record-breaking-bowling-display/): India claim seven-wicket win after Pakistan lose 10 wickets for just 28 runs as they are bowled out for 55.
- [Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/russias-putin-meets-us-envoys-to-discuss-trump-proposal-to-end-ukraine-war/): Both Russia and Ukraine vow not to strike each other’s capitals for three days during talks in Moscow and Kyiv.
- [Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/israel-claims-control-of-lebanons-key-ali-al-taher-ridge-what-that-means/): Israeli Defence Ministry asserts operational control over strategic highland; Hezbollah yet to comment.
- [Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/gaza-teams-recover-remains-of-55-people-nearly-3-years-after-israeli-strike/): The victims, all from one Palestinian family, had been sheltering at their family home when Israel hit it.
- [Haaland heads Man City to the top of Premier League with win over Coventry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/haaland-heads-man-city-to-the-top-of-premier-league-with-win-over-coventry/): Norwegian scores only goal of unconvincing home win against newly promoted Coventry City.
- [Rescuers pull Chinese worker, Nepali woman from flood wreckage alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/rescuers-pull-chinese-worker-nepali-woman-from-flood-wreckage-alive/): Rescues fuel hope more could be found alive as Nepal’s flood death toll passes 1,331, with people missing on both sides.
- [Israeli campaign of West Bank destruction moves on to region’s food basket](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/israeli-campaign-of-west-bank-destruction-moves-on-to-regions-food-basket/): Palestinian farmland razed as violent Israeli settler expansion spreads into Area A of the occupied West Bank.
- [US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers after attacks on warships](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/us-says-it-hit-three-iranian-oil-tankers-after-attacks-on-warships/): US Central Command says its forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday.
- [Relatives hold cremations without bodies for Nepal’s missing flood victims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/relatives-hold-cremations-without-bodies-for-nepals-missing-flood-victims/): Fewer than one in 10 recovered bodies of people killed in deadly floods has been formally identified.
- [US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance ‘regional proxies’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/us-says-it-hit-iran-oil-tankers-helping-finance-regional-proxies/): US strikes hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island.
- [Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guarantees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/multipolarity-gives-middle-powers-more-choices-but-fewer-guarantees/): BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.
- [Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/arsenal-vs-chelsea-premier-league-prediction-teams-lineups/): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso do battle in the Premier League for the first time on Sunday.
- [UK gov’t condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters blocking Dover port](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/uk-govt-condemns-masked-anti-immigrant-protesters-blocking-dover-port/): Traffic at Britain’s largest international port briefly halted as ‘stop the boats’ protesters blocked approaching roads.
- [Why has the Trump administration ordered staff to take polygraph tests?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/why-has-the-trump-administration-ordered-staff-to-take-polygraph-tests/): Reports of dwindling US weapons stocks have triggered an unusually sweeping hunt for leakers inside the Pentagon.
- [Coach Luis Enrique unconcerned by PSG’s poor start to French league season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/coach-luis-enrique-unconcerned-by-psgs-poor-start-to-french-league-season/): Two points from three matches is ⁠their worst start since the ​2007-08 season, when PSG came close to relegation.
- [Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/yemen-government-launches-own-air-attacks-on-houthis-what-that-means/): A major Houthi offensive towards Bab al-Mandeb has triggered some of Yemen’s worst fighting in years.
- [How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/how-big-is-africa-really-why-the-un-voted-to-change-the-world-map/): The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
- [At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/at-least-four-civilians-killed-in-houthi-missile-strike-near-yemens-taiz/): The attack on a crowded road comes amid fierce clashes across Taiz and Hodeidah and rapid civilian displacement.
- [Iran President Pezeshkian calls for unity as US ramps up economic pressure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/iran-president-pezeshkian-calls-for-unity-as-us-ramps-up-economic-pressure/): Amid rising public discontent, Iranian authorities say adversaries are focused on encouraging domestic unrest.
- [‘Stop the boats’ masked protesters block England’s Port of Dover](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/stop-the-boats-masked-protesters-block-englands-port-of-dover/): Masked protesters blocked major roads around England’s Port of Dover on Saturday.
- [LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Women’s T20 Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/live-india-vs-pakistan-womens-t20-asia-cup/): Follow the updates from our live build-up to our text commentary stream coverage of the Group A match in Dubai.
- [Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/pickleball-and-dining-why-courts-are-the-new-food-destinations/): The fastest-growing sport in the US is the ‘eatertainment’ trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
- [Israel must protect West Bank’s Palestinians amid settler pogroms: US envoy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/israel-must-protect-west-banks-palestinians-amid-settler-pogroms-us-envoy/): Huckabee labels some of the settlers committing violence as ‘terrorists’ though analysts say his visit is ‘symbolic’.
- [Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/costa-ricas-president-says-us-ground-forces-would-boost-national-security/): Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said US ground operations could boost national security.
- [At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/at-least-5-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-us-envoys-visit-moscow/): Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow, before trip to Kyiv.
- [Mudslide in eastern China kills one, leaves 11 missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/mudslide-in-eastern-china-kills-one-leaves-11-missing/): A mudslide triggered by days of heavy rain in Jiangxi province, China, has killed one person and left 11 missing.
- [Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/fenerbahces-greenwood-guendouzi-handed-fines-and-bans-after-brawl-at-lyon/): Fights between players and coaching staff broke out after the Turkish side won the Champions League playoff second leg.
- [Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as risks to LNG sites ease](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/qatar-removed-from-fitchs-negative-watch-list-as-risks-to-lng-sites-ease/): The global ratings agency has also maintained the country’s sovereign rating at AA.
- [US ambassador to Israel meets Palestinian-Americans in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/us-ambassador-to-israel-meets-palestinian-americans-in-occupied-west-bank/): US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has visited Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank.
- [Why is Trump threatening to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain again, now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/why-is-trump-threatening-to-strike-irans-pickaxe-mountain-again-now/): As oil tanker struck off Kharg island, Trump threatens one of the remaining parts of Iran’s nuclear complex.
- [UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/uae-pardons-egyptian-dissident-poet-al-qaradawi-facing-10-years-in-prison/): Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi was held due to an arrest warrant by the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
- [Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/pentagon-polygraphs-dozens-of-us-military-staff-over-media-leaks-report/): About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.
- [Mansour Abbas is betting on a Zionist to make Palestinian votes count](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/mansour-abbas-is-betting-on-a-zionist-to-make-palestinian-votes-count/): By allying with Segalovich in the Israeli vote, Abbas is hoping for greater acceptance in Israeli coalition politics.
- [Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire-hit forest in Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/orangutan-mother-and-infant-rescued-from-wildfire-hit-forest-in-indonesia/): A mother orangutan and her infant have been rescued from a shrinking patch of forest threatened by wildfires.
- [Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/oil-and-politics-what-trumps-historic-deal-means-for-venezuela/): Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
- [Have scientists discovered a dark matter particle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/have-scientists-discovered-a-dark-matter-particle/): Dark matter is an invisible substance that is said to bind the universe; scientists may have found new signs of it.
- [Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/alcaraz-sabalenka-into-us-open-last-16-as-williams-sisters-lose-on-return/): Alcaraz beat China’s Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, while Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4.
- [Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/niger-accuses-france-of-orchestrating-failed-military-mutiny/): Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week.
- [UK art show explores Muslim life, Europe’s Islamic history and Islamophobia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/uk-art-show-explores-muslim-life-europes-islamic-history-and-islamophobia/): Shahed Saleem’s exhibition presents colourful tapestries depicting fateful moments for British and European Muslims.
- [At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/at-least-five-killed-in-sudans-south-kordofan-in-attack-by-rebel-group/): Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling.
- [US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/us-imposes-sanctions-on-turkish-bank-prompting-legal-threat/): US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged IRGC ties, accusing it of facilitating millions in transactions for Iran.
- [Bolivian military barracks explosion kills at least 10](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/bolivian-military-barracks-explosion-kills-at-least-10/): An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens.
- [UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/un-approves-new-map-showing-africas-true-size/): The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution to change to maps that more accurately show the true size of Africa.
- [‘I could not save the rest’: Hero nurse remembers Pakistan’s nursery fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/i-could-not-save-the-rest-hero-nurse-remembers-pakistans-nursery-fire/): The PIMS nurse who saved one newborn recalls the fire, the screams and the 14 babies she could not save.
- [Families of missing Ecuadorian fishermen allege US involvement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/families-of-missing-ecuadorian-fishermen-allege-us-involvement/): Families of eight Ecuadorian fishermen who vanished after reporting US surveillance at sea are demanding answers.
- [After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/after-pretoria-peace-deal-old-enemies-in-ethiopias-tigray-find-new-ground/): The 2022 peace deal ended the war but left key disputes unresolved, giving the TPLF room to regroup as tensions return.
- [Trump sends envoys to Russia, Ukraine with new peace plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/trump-sends-envoys-to-russia-ukraine-with-new-peace-plan/): Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports that US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
- [Did Israel’s destruction of Gaza worsen its water crisis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/did-israels-destruction-of-gaza-worsen-its-water-crisis/): Scientists say Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s sewage system may have worsened the Mediterranean’s algae bloom crisis.
- [Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/malaysia-declares-emergency-in-sarawak-as-haze-from-indonesia-worsens/): Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district after air pollution reaches ‘hazardous’ levels.
- [Blasts at Bolivian military base kill at least 10, injure dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/blasts-at-bolivian-military-base-kill-at-least-10-injure-dozens/): Authorities say seven people are still missing after deadly explosions at a facility storing pyrotechnic material.
- [‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/to-challenge-deadly-blockade-new-flotilla-mission-sets-sail-for-gaza/): Human rights advocates call for diplomatic measures to guarantee flotilla safety and end Israel’s deadly Gaza blockade.
- [Asylum seekers caught in US immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/asylum-seekers-caught-in-us-immigration-crackdown/): Dree Collopy argues it could make people who lawfully enter the US more vulnerable to arrest and deportation.
- [Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/ecuador-defends-us-sinking-of-vessels-as-joint-anti-drug-operation/): Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
- [EU official Marta Kos cancels Serbia trip over planned Mladic tribute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/eu-official-marta-kos-cancels-serbia-trip-over-planned-mladic-tribute/): EU enlargement chief condemns Ratko Mladic ‘glorification’ as incompatible with European values.
- [Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy children’s murder case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/judge-declares-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-childrens-murder-case/): Lindsay Clancy’s high-profile trial for the murder of her three children has ended in a mistrial.
- [Tunisia arrests journalist Mohamed Yousfi amid crackdown on critics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/tunisia-arrests-journalist-mohamed-yousfi-amid-crackdown-on-critics/): Tunisia faces criticism as prosecutions of journalists continue under President Kais Saied’s rule.
- [‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/small-potatoes-us-president-trump-downplays-war-on-iran/): Trump tells reporters the US is ‘not fighting right now’ despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.
- [Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/05/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-may-target-irans-pickaxe-mountain-very-soon/): US President Donald Trump has repeated an earlier warning that the US may attack Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon”.
- [Israeli police kill Palestinian in Jerusalem as army blocks aid for Qusra](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israeli-police-kill-palestinian-in-jerusalem-as-army-blocks-aid-for-qusra/): Israeli forces bar Israeli and Palestinian activists from delivering food and medicine to homes besieged by settlers.
- [Mock Republican convention website redirects users to Epstein Files](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/mock-republican-convention-website-redirects-users-to-epstein-files/): Democratic lawmakers poke fun at prank website, while Republicans slam ‘fake news’ and redirect users to real one.
- [Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/sabalenka-interrupts-us-open-match-against-rakhimova-over-cannabis-smell/): World number one Aryna Sabalenka’s straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.
- [Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/witkoff-and-kushner-will-travel-to-end-russias-war-in-ukraine-trump/): Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.
- [US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/us-regulator-opens-safety-investigation-as-tesla-launches-driverless-taxis/): The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into Tesla’s new self-driving car.
- [Betis beat Real Madrid as Mbappe misses penalty in first La Liga defeat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/betis-beat-real-madrid-as-mbappe-misses-penalty-in-first-la-liga-defeat/): Jose Mourinho’s winning start to his second spell at Real Madrid ends with a 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Betis.
- [Costa Rican president signals openness to domestic US military operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/costa-rican-president-signals-openness-to-domestic-us-military-operations/): President Laura Fernandez notes that Congress would need to approve any US military operations within the country.
- [Trump calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’, compares US deaths with Vietnam war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/trump-calls-iran-war-small-potatoes-compares-us-deaths-with-vietnam-war/): US President Donald Trump called the Iran war small potatoes, saying only 18 Americans had been killed.
- [Watchdog report alleges misconduct by Trump’s former labour secretary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/watchdog-report-alleges-misconduct-by-trumps-former-labour-secretary/): Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly used staff for personal tasks, drank at work and violated ethics regulations.
- [Mexico seizes 17 tonnes of meth in $347 million drug bust](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/mexico-seizes-17-tonnes-of-meth-in-347-million-drug-bust/): Mexican authorities seized nearly 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa
- [Will Europe pay the US to provide military aid to Ukraine?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/will-europe-pay-the-us-to-provide-military-aid-to-ukraine/): US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine’s war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.
- [UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-that-reflects-africas-true-size/): The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
- [Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/andrew-tate-indicted-in-romania-for-trafficking-minors-money-laundering/): The influencer and his brother are in a Miami prison pending potential extradition to the UK on rape charges
- [Israeli strike kills two in southern Lebanon amid ongoing escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israeli-strike-kills-two-in-southern-lebanon-amid-ongoing-escalation/): Israeli attacks against villages and towns in southern Lebanon continue despite truce agreements and diplomacy.
- [Israeli drones drop bombs on southern Lebanon’s Mansouri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/israeli-drones-drop-bombs-on-southern-lebanons-mansouri/): Several explosions rocked the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri after Israeli military drones dropped explosives in the
- [Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/villagers-vow-to-rebuild-despite-devastating-mass-demolition-in-west-bank/): Israeli forces’ demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves villagers determined to stand firm on their land.
- [Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/brazilian-supreme-court-roiled-by-dispute-between-justices/): The country’s highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.
- [Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/five-eu-nations-inch-towards-deal-on-migrant-return-hubs-by-2027/): Germany, Austria, ⁠Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands did not outline where the centres would be located.
- [Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/04/yemens-army-says-recaptured-key-territory-as-clashes-with-houthis-continue/): Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
- [‘Breaks my heart’: Yemen jab shortages spark fears for millions of children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/breaks-my-heart-yemen-jab-shortages-spark-fears-for-millions-of-children/): Some five million Yemeni children are deprived of essential routine vaccinations amid disputes.
- [Israeli attacks on Gaza kill five Palestinians, including two children](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-kill-five-palestinians-including-two-children/): Seven-year-old Wafaa Aqila and her father killed by Israeli strike while returning home with school supplies.
- [Will Trump succeed in restarting Russia-Ukraine peace talks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/will-trump-succeed-in-restarting-russia-ukraine-peace-talks/): The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv did not produce a breakthrough, but it can help begin a new process.
- [‘Direction Potocari’: From Srebrenica genocide to a Belgrade football match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/direction-potocari-from-srebrenica-genocide-to-a-belgrade-football-match/): Red Star fans honoured convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic. Analysts say that’s nothing new – and that’s the problem.
- [Yemen gov’t forces launch air strikes on Houthi targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/yemen-govt-forces-launch-air-strikes-on-houthi-targets/): The Houthis and Yemeni government forces are battling for control of the critical Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
- [Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/moment-israeli-strike-hits-next-to-lebanese-reporter/): Moment Israeli strike hits next to Lebanese reporter
- [Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/why-jamaica-is-seeking-10bn-in-reparations-from-the-uk/): Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans toiled in Jamaica under more than 300 years of British rule.
- [Why has Nicaragua taken Germany to the ICJ over Gaza genocide?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/why-has-nicaragua-taken-germany-to-the-icj-over-gaza-genocide/): Nicaragua accuses Germany of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.
- [Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/iraq-faces-sovereignty-test-as-us-led-military-coalition-exit-nears/): Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches.
- [Could Trump’s Iran trade war threaten Spain’s saffron-infused paella?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/could-trumps-iran-trade-war-threaten-spains-saffron-infused-paella/): US threats to punish Iran’s trade partners could disrupt Spain’s saffron supply, pressuring paella chefs and exporters.
- [Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/moment-amazon-plane-crash-lands-in-miami/): Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami
- [Trial opens in Paris over murder of Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/trial-opens-in-paris-over-murder-of-argentina-rugby-star-federico-aramburu/): Two ⁠former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and ​attempted murder charges.
- [Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/pakistan-captain-fatima-sana-fined-over-shafali-verma-gesture-in-asia-cup/): Sana gestured towards the pavilion after removing Verma in a caught-and-bowled dismissal in their Asia Cup match.
- [Iran and Ukraine wars: Why ship fuel is running short, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/iran-and-ukraine-wars-why-ship-fuel-is-running-short-and-why-it-matters/): There’s less crude in the market, and refiners prefer to produce diesel. The result: Ships are running short of fuel.
- [Champions League: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/champions-league-five-key-talking-points-for-the-2026-27-season/): Arsenal and Bayern lead the challengers to PSG, Mourinho aims for glory with Real and Italian minnows Como make debut.
- [Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/can-iran-enforce-a-restricted-zone-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?
- [Balogun red card U-turn prompts Belgium to withdraw support for Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/balogun-red-card-u-turn-prompts-belgium-to-withdraw-support-for-infantino/): Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino’s bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy.
- [World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/world-reacts-to-afd-victory-in-east-germany-state-election/): French minister calls AfD’s victory a grave moment, warning of growing nationalism and its impact on European unity.
- [Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners stamp authority, but Blues are contenders too](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/arsenal-vs-chelsea-gunners-stamp-authority-but-blues-are-contenders-too/): Arsenal’s strong defence and reliable attack edge Chelsea’s bravery and intent in the Premier League’s biggest clash.
- [Nepal holds day of mourning for more than 1,300 killed in floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/nepal-holds-day-of-mourning-for-more-than-1300-killed-in-floods/): Nepal flags fly at half-mast to mark a day of mourning after catastrophic Himalayan floods kill more than 1,300.
- [Fire breaks out at Chile ski resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/fire-breaks-out-at-chile-ski-resort/): A fire broke out at a ski resort in Chile’s mountainous Nuble region.
- [Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/iran-war-how-us-consumers-spent-an-additional-100bn-on-fuel/): The average US household has spent $763 extra on fuel in six months, as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up fuel costs.
- [Video: Israeli air strikes kill at least 10 in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/video-israeli-air-strikes-kill-at-least-10-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon began at dawn on Sunday, killing at least 10 people.
- [Israeli man wounded in stabbing in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israeli-man-wounded-in-stabbing-in-occupied-west-bank/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Israeli air attack kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israeli-air-attack-kills-at-least-10-people-in-southern-lebanon/): Among the 10 killed overnight are children, including a two-month old infant.
- [India teams search for survivors after Delhi building collapse kills six](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/india-teams-search-for-survivors-after-delhi-building-collapse-kills-six/): Rescue teams work to locate survivors after New Delhi building collapse.
- [Six children among 11 people killed in Indonesian market fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/six-children-among-11-people-killed-in-indonesian-market-fire/): A massive fire at a market in the Indonesia village of Babuda has claimed the lives of eleven people.
- [Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate during campaign stop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/armed-assailant-attacks-ohio-democratic-candidate-during-campaign-stop/): Patrick Havas, 38, arrested with weapons after injuring several at Ohio Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign stop.
- [Anti-immigration protesters clash with police in UK after boat arrival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/anti-immigration-protesters-clash-with-police-in-uk-after-boat-arrival/): Anti-immigration protesters clashed with police in Portsmouth after around 140 people arrived in UK aboard a small boat.
- [Ten killed and dozens injured in Mexico fireworks blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/ten-killed-and-dozens-injured-in-mexico-fireworks-blast/): Ten people were killed after a fireworks display detonated during a religious festival in Mexico, injuring dozens more.
- [Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/philippines-warns-china-may-reassert-itself-amid-us-south-korea-drill-cuts/): Manila defence chief says Washington gave ‘definite assurances’ that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
- [Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/iran-to-announce-restricted-zone-outside-strait-of-hormuz/): Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will announce a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/jamaica-to-file-slavery-reparations-petition-during-uk-visit/): Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.
- [Adidas faces boycott over amputee campaign featuring Israeli soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/adidas-faces-boycott-over-amputee-campaign-featuring-israeli-soldier/): Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring a former Israeli soldier in a campaign for amputees.
- [Eight-year-old Gaza girl killed by Israel on first day of school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/eight-year-old-gaza-girl-killed-by-israel-on-first-day-of-school/): An eight-year-old girl and her father were killed when an Israeli strike hit their vehicle on her first day of school.
- [Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/australias-proposed-opt-out-law-targets-big-tech-algorithms/): Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.
- [North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/north-korea-deploys-warship-capable-of-annihilating-retaliatory-strikes/): Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang’s nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.
- [Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade honour Ratko Mladic with tifo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/serbias-red-star-belgrade-honour-ratko-mladic-with-tifo/): Red Star Belgrade fans unveiled a tifo honouring Ratko Mladic at the Belgrade derby with Partizan.
- [Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/why-is-kenya-cracking-down-on-foreign-traders-and-small-retailers/): President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.
- [Iran war live: Tehran to announce new Hormuz shipping route in coming days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/iran-war-live-tehran-to-announce-new-hormuz-shipping-route-in-coming-days/): Move comes as Iran’s top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
- [Alcaraz breezes into last eight at US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/alcaraz-breezes-into-last-eight-at-us-open/): Carlos Alcaraz beats American Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach US Open quarterfinals.
- [Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/susan-sarandon-says-she-still-loses-film-roles-over-support-for-palestine/): Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine
- [Can AfD form Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/can-afd-form-germanys-first-far-right-state-government-since-world-war-ii/): Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to win a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt.
- [Amazon Prime plane overruns runway at Miami Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/amazon-prime-plane-overruns-runway-at-miami-airport/): An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and collided with several vehicles.
- [At least 10 killed in central Mexico fireworks blast during festival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/at-least-10-killed-in-central-mexico-fireworks-blast-during-festival/): Local government says at least 60 were wounded in the blast, apparently caused by a burning bull effigy.
- [Amazon cargo plane crashes in US while landing at Miami airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-in-us-while-landing-at-miami-airport/): The cause of the crash is being investigated.
- [Abdul El-Sayed uses speech to talk about Muslim faith and American identity](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/abdul-el-sayed-uses-speech-to-talk-about-muslim-faith-and-american-identity/): Michigan Senate hopeful spoke about his faith and the experiences of Muslim Americans.
- [At least five killed in New Delhi building collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/at-least-five-killed-in-new-delhi-building-collapse/): At least five people have been killed and nine rescued after a building housing mostly students collapsed in New Delhi.
- [Will Israelis re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/will-israelis-re-elect-benjamin-netanyahu/): Recent opinion polls suggest opposition bloc is ahead of PM’s coalition.
- [Trump administration appeals again to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/trump-administration-appeals-again-to-us-supreme-court-over-mail-in-voting/): How the nation’s highest court rules could have major implications in this year’s midterm elections.
- [Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/adidas-faces-boycott-calls-over-campaign-featuring-former-israeli-soldier/): Activists slam campaign showing soldier while over 5,000 Palestinians faced amputations due to Israeli attacks in Gaza.
- [Indonesia volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/indonesia-volcano-eruption-disrupts-hundreds-of-flights/): Two new eruptions were recorded as Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau continued to spew volcanic ash.
- [Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain perfect start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/arsenal-come-from-behind-to-beat-chelsea-2-1-and-maintain-perfect-start/): Gunners pass ⁠stiffest test so far in the defence of their Premier ⁠League title as they hit back after going behind.
- [Algerian boy found dead after four days trapped in a well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/algerian-boy-found-dead-after-four-days-trapped-in-a-well/): Rescuers in Algeria have recovered the body of 10-year-old Ayoub, who died after being trapped in a well.
- [Sabalenka through to US Open quarterfinals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/sabalenka-through-to-us-open-quarterfinals/): Tennis’s two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka into last-eight at US Open after beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3.
- [Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/witkoff-says-peace-talks-have-been-very-meaningful-in-ukraine/): Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine
- [Why is Argentina reviving the Falklands dispute?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/why-is-argentina-reviving-the-falklands-dispute/): More than 44 years after Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands, Argentina is reasserting its claim
- [Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez star as Barcelona run riot at Valencia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/lamine-yamal-and-fermin-lopez-star-as-barcelona-run-riot-at-valencia/): Lamine Yamal scored twice and Fermin Lopez shone as Barcelona romped to a 5-0 win at La Liga strugglers Valencia.
- [Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/trump-official-says-there-may-not-be-a-nuclear-agreement-with-iran/): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.
- [Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/palestinian-farmers-battle-settler-sabotage-to-save-hebron-crops-livestock/): West Bank farmers defy daily settler attacks, sheep theft, and military restrictions to protect their land.
- [Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/dead-fish-fill-vanishing-river-as-drought-grips-indonesia/): A prolonged dry spell has caused millions of fish to die in Indonesia’s Silugonggo River in Central Java.
- [Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/niger-military-accuses-france-of-orchestrating-failed-mutiny-what-to-know/): French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.
- [Maitland-Niles stuns Manchester United as Everton claim last-ditch point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/maitland-niles-stuns-manchester-united-as-everton-claim-last-ditch-point/): Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko goals cancelled out as Everton come from behind to win point in 2-2 draw with United.
- [Far-right AFD wins vote in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state: Exit polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/far-right-afd-wins-vote-in-germanys-saxony-anhalt-state-exit-polls/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/iran-touts-military-response-as-us-maintains-blockade-hits-tankers/): Tehran says time for proportionate retaliation is over after a US strike on Iranian tankers inside the blockade line.
- [Nepal rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/nepal-rescuers-search-hydropower-tunnels-for-survivors/): Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped inside tunnels at Nepal’s Chilime hydropower plant.
- [Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/bosnian-serbs-strengthen-ties-with-israel-amid-tensions/): Opening of Israeli commerce office deepens ties between Republika Srpska and Israel.
- [US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/us-envoys-meet-putin-whats-behind-latest-diplomacy-on-russia-ukraine-war/): Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump’s new efforts to broker agreement.
- [Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/embattled-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-to-stand-for-re-election/): FIFA says its chief has not changed his stance on re-election as Infantino faces widespread criticism.
- [Khalid Abdalla: ‘It’s important for me to be in service of justice’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/khalid-abdalla-its-important-for-me-to-be-in-service-of-justice/): The actor discusses identity, speaking out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the experiences that shaped him.
- [How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against Houthis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/how-significant-are-the-yemeni-governments-military-gains-against-houthis/): Government forces make gains as fighting escalates, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
- [Reform UK says Britain is broken. Birmingham tells another story](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/reform-uk-says-britain-is-broken-birmingham-tells-another-story/): The party’s gains in Britain’s most diverse major city are real, but they are not a verdict against multiculturalism.
- [What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/what-the-us-militarisation-of-latin-america-could-look-like/): More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
- [China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/china-nepal-race-to-find-thousands-still-missing-12-days-after-floods/): More than 5,500 people are still missing in China and Nepal after catastrophic floods across the two countries.
- [Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/why-potluck-parties-are-making-a-big-comeback-in-america/): As Americans spend less time socialising, communities are rediscovering an old way of bringing people together.
- [Bangladesh protesters demand action over rising costs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/bangladesh-protesters-demand-action-over-rising-costs/): Bangladesh sees its first major protests under PM Tarique Rahman, with thousands marching over rising living costs.
- [Algeria civil defence recovers body of 10-year-old boy from well](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/algeria-civil-defence-recovers-body-of-10-year-old-boy-from-well/): Child found dead after four-day rescue effort in Algeria’s western province of el-Bayadh.
- [Palestinians mourn loved ones in mass funeral in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/palestinians-mourn-loved-ones-in-mass-funeral-in-gaza-city/): Thousands attended a mass funeral for 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered from rubble in Gaza City.
- [How the West’s promise of freedom created a world of anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/how-the-wests-promise-of-freedom-created-a-world-of-anger/): In Deja Vu’s next episode, Pankaj Mishra traces today’s political anger to the Enlightenment and empire.
- [Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/seven-mouths-one-meal-feeding-a-family-through-gazas-food-crisis/): Families across Gaza struggle to secure food as community kitchens operate irregularly and prices rise.
- [Photos: Gaza holds funeral for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/photos-gaza-holds-funeral-for-100-palestinians-recovered-from-rubble/): Gaza families hold mass funeral for 100 people recovered from rubble in Zeitoun neighbourhood.
- [Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/can-you-guess-the-real-size-of-each-country-on-the-new-world-map/): Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.
- [Jovic moved to tears after beating ‘incredible’ friend Eala in US Open epic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/jovic-moved-to-tears-after-beating-incredible-friend-eala-in-us-open-epic/): Iva Jovic outlasted the fellow young tennis sensation from the Philippines, Alex Eala, in an epic three-hour showdown.
- [Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/palestinians-in-gaza-bury-remains-of-100-people-recovered-from-rubble/): The remains of thousands more people are believed to be buried under destroyed and damaged buildings in Gaza.
- [US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/us-iran-engaged-in-tanker-war-where-is-the-months-long-conflict-headed/): The US and Iran attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz, as the two sides try to exert control over the strategic waterway.
- [Israeli flags become the latest weapon of settlers in West Bank domination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/israeli-flags-become-the-latest-weapon-of-settlers-in-west-bank-domination/): Israel’s visual colonisation aims to make Palestinians feel like guests in their own homeland.
- [LIVE: Everton vs Manchester United – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/live-everton-vs-manchester-united-premier-league/): All our live updates as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford look to fire during our text commentary stream coverage.
- [Israel bombards several towns in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/israel-bombards-several-towns-in-southern-lebanon/): The Israeli army has blown up several villages in southern Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire agreement reached in June
- [Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/israeli-air-attacks-on-lebanon-kill-at-least-four/): Two women killed in an air attack on Arab Salim, and two people killed in strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
- [How do you arrest 50,000 people quietly?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/how-do-you-arrest-50000-people-quietly/): ICE agents arrested an average of one person every 54 seconds in July. AJLabs examines a record month for deportations.
- [Zverev and Gauff ease into US Open last 16 but Alex Eala falls to Jovic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/zverev-and-gauff-ease-into-us-open-last-16-but-alex-eala-falls-to-jovic/): Filipina Alex Eala lost a three-set thriller to American Iva Jovic, as Naomi Osaka overcame Elise Mertens to progress.
- [UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/uk-has-billions-in-contracts-with-firms-tied-to-illegal-israeli-settlements-2/): Al Jazeera finds 17 settlement-linked companies hold 2.1 billion pounds in UK public contracts.
- [FIFA’s Infantino avoids questions on his future amid growing uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/fifas-infantino-avoids-questions-on-his-future-amid-growing-uncertainty/): Upon arrival at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, Infantino remained tight-lipped about his re-election as FIFA president.
- [Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in major drug case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/egyptian-tv-presenter-sentenced-to-death-in-major-drug-case/): Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
- [Ireland’s boxing great Katie Taylor bows out as undisputed champion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/irelands-boxing-great-katie-taylor-bows-out-as-undisputed-champion/): The 40-year-old retained her WBA, IBF and WBO super-lightweight belts to become the undisputed champion for third time.
- [South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/south-africas-chrome-riches-fuel-a-deadly-underground-economy/): Behind South Africa’s chrome riches lies a shadow economy where migrants and unemployed workers face deadly conditions.
- [More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/more-than-20-killed-in-fire-at-wedding-party-in-dr-congo/): Authorities have launched an investigation into a fire that killed 22 people at a wedding party in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
- [Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says ‘Qatar is a hostile state’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-says-qatar-is-a-hostile-state/): Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed accusations about his government’s alleged ties to Qatar as ‘one big bluff’
- [Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/yemeni-forces-claim-strategic-district-amid-intensified-houthi-clashes/): More than 60 people, including civilians, killed as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in Taiz.
- [Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New Zealand takeoff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/06/flames-burst-from-qantas-plane-engine-after-new-zealand-takeoff/): A terrifying moment unfolded aboard a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames erupted from its left engine.
- [Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/hundreds-of-flights-delayed-cancelled-after-uk-air-traffic-control-glitch/): Air traffic control provider NATS under scrutiny after technical fault disrupts UK air traffic.
- [Real Madrid beat Inter Milan as Mbappe goal sets Mourinho’s men on way](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/real-madrid-beat-inter-milan-as-mbappe-goal-sets-mourinhos-men-on-way/): Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring but Real Madrid fail to convince in 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan.
- [Philippine defence chief calls out China over note handed to him mid-panel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/philippine-defence-chief-calls-out-china-over-note-handed-to-him-mid-panel/): Philippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.
- [Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/sabalenka-holds-off-noskova-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive/): Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
- [Spanish FA launches fertility support for female players and referees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/spanish-fa-launches-fertility-support-for-female-players-and-referees/): Spain FA offers fertility support to female players and referees, including costs for internationals called up twice.
- [Qatar responds to Netanyahu’s ‘hostile state’ remark](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/qatar-responds-to-netanyahus-hostile-state-remark/): Qatar has responded to Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that it’s a ‘hostile state’.
- [Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US restarts Ukraine deal efforts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/trump-putin-hold-frank-phone-call-as-us-restarts-ukraine-deal-efforts/): The phone call comes after US special envoys travelled to Russia and Ukraine to discuss ‘a proposal to end the war’.
- [China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/china-and-qatar-are-strengthening-bilateral-ties-what-that-really-means/): Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.
- [Does the UK have a legal obligation to redress the harms of slavery?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/does-the-uk-have-a-legal-obligation-to-redress-the-harms-of-slavery/): Jamaica petitions the British monarch over questions about the legality of the transatlantic slave trade.
- [Nicaragua urges ICJ to reject Germany’s bid to throw out Gaza genocide case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/nicaragua-urges-icj-to-reject-germanys-bid-to-throw-out-gaza-genocide-case/): Nicaragua maintains that German arms exports to Israel facilitated Gaza genocide as Germany’s tries to halt the case.
- [Photos: Palestinians rebuild Gaza’s ruins with mud bricks, scrap](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/photos-palestinians-rebuild-gazas-ruins-with-mud-bricks-scrap/): Over 90 percent of Gaza lies in ruins, forcing thousands to rebuild homes with limited resources like mud and rubble.
- [Yemen’s war is back: A new battle for Sanaa and the Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/yemens-war-is-back-a-new-battle-for-sanaa-and-the-red-sea/): This phase of the war could be the start of another protracted conflict rather than a decisive campaign, say analysts.
- [Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million missing after museum heist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/renoir-paintings-worth-10-5-million-missing-after-museum-heist/): A pre-dawn break-in at the Renoir Museum in southern France saw thieves seize four paintings
- [Women and children remain trapped in Syria’s Roj camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/women-and-children-remain-trapped-in-syrias-roj-camp/): Women and children remain trapped in Syria’s Roj camp
- [Israeli strikes transform Lebanese city into ghost town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/israeli-strikes-transform-lebanese-city-into-ghost-town/): Nabatieh, once southern Lebanon’s economic centre, is now a ghost town as Israel intensifies attacks.
- [Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/hungary-expels-10-russian-diplomats-moscow-promises-harsh-response/): Russia promises ‘harsh and painful’ response following Hungary’s expulsion of its diplomats.
- [Maldives asks UK to reopen sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/maldives-asks-uk-to-reopen-sovereignty-talks-over-chagos-islands/): Chagos Islands should not be handed over to Mauritius, president of Maldives says in letter to UK’s prime minister.
- [LIVE: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/live-real-madrid-vs-inter-milan-uefa-champions-league/): Follow our live build-up and text commentary stream coverage as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham star for Real.
- [Israeli academia accused of systemic apartheid against Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/israeli-academia-accused-of-systemic-apartheid-against-palestinians/): A legal report exposes how Israeli universities use a dual-track disciplinary system to target Palestinian students.
- [UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift says Albanese](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/uk-sanctions-on-israeli-settlements-a-seismic-shift-says-albanese/): UN expert Francesca Albanese calls UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic shift’ after years of UK ‘complicity’.
- [The Tempe 57: A father’s fight for justice after Greece’s worst train crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/the-tempe-57-a-fathers-fight-for-justice-after-greeces-worst-train-crash/): An immigrant father who lost his son in the 2023 Tempe train crash leads a protest movement in his search for justice.
- [FIFA accused of ‘abusive conduct’ over women’s football calendar in Europe](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/fifa-accused-of-abusive-conduct-over-womens-football-calendar-in-europe/): European Leagues body first filed complaint to the European Commission to protect men’s players in October 2024.
- [UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/uk-bans-goods-from-israeli-west-bank-settlements-what-that-really-means/): Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the ban represents a ‘comprehensive reset’ of UK’s policy on Israel.
- [UK imposes ban on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/uk-imposes-ban-on-goods-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/): The UK has announced a trade ban on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal Mladic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/eu-condemns-serbias-ministers-for-attending-funeral-of-war-criminal-mladic/): EU leaders condemn Serbian officials’ presence at Ratko Mladic’s funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.
- [Manipur musician killed in Indian capital, reviving racism concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/manipur-musician-killed-in-indian-capital-reviving-racism-concerns/): The guitarist’s killing leads to an outcry, exposing decades of racial discrimination faced by northeastern communities.
- [Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/macklemore-defends-free-palestine-call-after-ed-sheeran-concert-backlash/): Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran.
- [Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/napolis-scott-mctominay-undergoes-successful-heart-surgery/): The midfielder, who will return to training in two weeks, will miss Wednesday’s Champions League game against Arsenal.
- [Video: Saudi–Russia Press Conference in Moscow: Key Takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/video-saudi-russia-press-conference-in-moscow-key-takeaways/): Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister is in Moscow for a joint Saudi Russian press conference.
- [Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/video-germany-says-icj-lacks-jurisdiction-in-nicaragua-genocide-case/): Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
- [Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/sudans-healthcare-system-on-brink-of-collapse-msf-warns/): More than a third of Sudan’s health facilities are nonoperational as aid cuts deepen crisis, medical charity says.
- [UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/uk-announces-sanctions-on-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Britain will ⁠introduce an import ban on goods ⁠from ​Israeli settlements, Ed Miliband tells parliament.
- [Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/qatar-says-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-unconditionally-is-a-priority/): Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Doha working towards diplomatic solutions to end US war on Iran.
- [As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/as-sweden-heads-to-polls-israel-and-palestine-policies-are-on-the-ballot/): With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government’s policies could soon be up for debate.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-and-withhold-his-body-near-nablus/): Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
- [Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/saudi-houthi-fighting-in-yemen-escalates-what-happened-and-whats-next/): Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
- [Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/former-philippines-lawmaker-arrested-for-pocketing-millions-in-flood-aid/): A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.
- [BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/brics-summit-may-be-the-only-place-another-iran-ceasefire-can-be-built/): Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.
- [How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/how-south-korea-finds-itself-trapped-in-the-us-iran-war/): Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.
- [Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/three-paintings-worth-10m-stolen-from-renoir-museum-in-southern-france/): The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.
- [What to watch in the US’s New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/what-to-watch-in-the-uss-new-hampshire-and-rhode-island-primary-elections/): Some of the US midterm election’s biggest themes will play out in these New England states’ most notable races.
- [‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/limit-overshoot-peak-decline-a-new-global-goal-for-climate-change/): The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?
- [Saudi political analyst says ‘No prolonged war with the Houthis’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/saudi-political-analyst-says-no-prolonged-war-with-the-houthis/): Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.
- [UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/uk-to-announce-trade-ban-on-goods-from-illegal-israeli-settlements/): UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- [Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/kenya-offers-amnesty-for-migrants-after-burundians-rush-to-leave/): Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.
- [Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic ash disrupts thousands of flights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/indonesia-airports-reopen-after-volcanic-ash-disrupts-thousands-of-flights/): Five airports reopen after authorities cleared volcanic ash from critical infrastructure.
- [As fuel prices rise again, Iran’s government urges citizens to cut back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/as-fuel-prices-rise-again-irans-government-urges-citizens-to-cut-back/): New fuel pricing targets consumption above 110 litres monthly, doubling costs to 100,000 riyals per litre.
- [Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-on-southern-saudi-arabia-reportedly-injure-dozens/): Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children.
- [Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/eiffel-tower-to-reopen-after-protest-over-removing-women-staff/): A Hindu religious delegation had requested that ‘interactions with women’ be limited during its visit.
- [Real’s Mbappe embraces Ballon d’Or talk after historic World Cup goals](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/reals-mbappe-embraces-ballon-dor-talk-after-historic-world-cup-goals/): Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League season hoping for Ballon d’Or after record World Cup goal haul.
- [Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/yemen-fighting-live-battles-rage-between-houthi-and-saudi-backed-forces/): Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government vow to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.
- [US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/us-open-zheng-in-5-0-comeback-gauff-rybakina-zverev-also-in-quarters/): Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men’s.
- [Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/palestine-weekly-israeli-ministers-push-for-depopulation-of-gaza/): Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.
- [‘House moved like jelly’ says resident near Bolivia barracks blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/house-moved-like-jelly-says-resident-near-bolivia-barracks-blast/): Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.
- [Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-have-wounded-73-civilians-official-says/): Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have targeted civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran.
- [Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/polls-suggest-tight-presidential-race-as-brazil-marks-independence-day/): Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
- [Mladic’s funeral: Were no lessons learned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/mladics-funeral-were-no-lessons-learned/): Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.
- [Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/forest-fires-force-evacuations-near-resorts-in-antalya/): Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
- [Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/yemeni-forces-launch-counteroffensive-against-houthis-vow-to-retake-sanaa/): Bid to take capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.
- [Russia strikes Kyiv as three-day pause during US envoy visits ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/russia-strikes-kyiv-as-three-day-pause-during-us-envoy-visits-ends/): US envoy says ‘encouraged’ by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
- [IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push UN referral](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/iaea-warns-over-iran-nuclear-access-as-western-powers-push-un-referral/): UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate, as Western powers push to refer its nuclear file to the Security Council.
- [EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/eu-pledges-more-than-200m-to-greenland-amid-trump-threats/): Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc’s next budget as military exercises kick off.
- [What does Mondlane’s trial mean for Mozambique?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/what-does-mondlanes-trial-mean-for-mozambique/): The opposition politician faces five charges over protests that followed the disputed 2024 election.
- [Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/eiffel-tower-closed-in-row-over-women-removed-for-hindu-group/): The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
- [‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/flamingo-revolution-enters-100th-day-against-kushner-linked-resort/): Albania’s Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.
- [Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/panama-canal-may-cut-ship-traffic-further-as-el-nino-strengthens/): Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country’s drought.
- [Iran war live: Qatar warns of ‘industrial catastrophe’ if crisis continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/iran-war-live-qatar-warns-of-industrial-catastrophe-if-crisis-continues/): An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.
- [Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing seven in Yemen prison attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/houthis-accuse-saudi-arabia-of-killing-seven-in-yemen-prison-attack/): Houthi-run media outlet released footage of destruction after alleged Saudi air strike on al-Hazm prison.
- [Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/hawaii-braces-for-hurricane-lowell/): Threats of cyclones and deadly surf as the Category 3 storm path approaches Hawaiian islands on Monday night.
- [Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/rubio-heads-to-ecuador-colombia-peru-after-right-wing-victories-in-region/): Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
- [Indian temple collapses into Ganges as riverbank erodes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/indian-temple-collapses-into-ganges-as-riverbank-erodes/): A temple collapsed into the Ganges River in India’s West Bengal after severe erosion breached protective barriers
- [Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/oil-prices-surge-as-us-iran-strikes-intensify-in-strait-of-hormuz/): Oil prices spike to six-week highs as US-Iran strikes disrupt traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
- [Cuba says no negotiations with US despite ‘genocidal’ blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/cuba-says-no-negotiations-with-us-despite-genocidal-blockade/): Cuba reports record losses from the US embargo as foreign minister describes months of punishing blackouts.
- [Robots protest in Poland over AI regulation concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/robots-protest-in-poland-over-ai-regulation-concerns/): Robots protest in Poland over AI regulation concerns
- [Yemen fighting escalates as forces battle for Bab al-Mandeb Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/yemen-fighting-escalates-as-forces-battle-for-bab-al-mandeb-strait/): Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as government-aligned forces launch counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis.
- [Israel’s removal of Gaza rubble risk to war crimes evidence: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israels-removal-of-gaza-rubble-risk-to-war-crimes-evidence-un/): International Court of Justice ordered Israel in 2024 to prevent the destruction of evidence related to war crimes.
- [The domestic armed threat facing Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/the-domestic-armed-threat-facing-iran/): External support for ethnic armed groups poses an escalating security threat to Iran, experts and state officials warn.
- [Moment shop worker dives into traffic to save child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/moment-shop-worker-dives-into-traffic-to-save-child/): A shop worker has been hailed a ‘hero’ after CCTV video showed him diving into traffic to save a child
- [Syria’s Assad-era reactor configured for nuclear weapons: IAEA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/syrias-assad-era-reactor-configured-for-nuclear-weapons-iaea/): UN watchdog says material from facility, bombed in 2007, now under IAEA safeguards.
- [UK government refuses slavery reparations as Jamaica urges king to act](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/uk-government-refuses-slavery-reparations-as-jamaica-urges-king-to-act/): Britain expresses sorrow over slavery, but rejects financial compensation.
- [What are the implications of AfD’s electoral rise for Germany and Europe?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/what-are-the-implications-of-afds-electoral-rise-for-germany-and-europe/): The far-right Alternative for Germany is just short of a majority in a regional election.
- [Israel’s plan to split the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israels-plan-to-split-the-west-bank/): Israel’s E1 plan risks splitting the West Bank in two.
- [Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/russia-shutters-german-consulate-as-diplomatic-freeze-deepens/): Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.
- [Trump threatens to block Canada’s Bombardier sales unless planes made in US](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/trump-threatens-to-block-canadas-bombardier-sales-unless-planes-made-in-us/): Trump targets aeroplane maker again, accusing Canada of unfair practices and threatening to block sales in the US.
- [Syria detains Assad-era general accused of bloody crackdown on protests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/syria-detains-assad-era-general-accused-of-bloody-crackdown-on-protests/): Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham is accused of links to 1982 Hama massacre and 2011 protest crackdown.
- [Bolivian blast death toll rises to 7, rescuers search for missing soldiers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/bolivian-blast-death-toll-rises-to-7-rescuers-search-for-missing-soldiers/): President Rodrigo Paz declares national mourning, urges unity after deadly military base explosions near La Paz.
- [Nauru opens embassy in Jerusalem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/nauru-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem/): Pacific island nation Nauru has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to do so.
- [Egyptian wrestlers keep vanishing abroad amid a sport in crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/egyptian-wrestlers-keep-vanishing-abroad-amid-a-sport-in-crisis/): Two wrestlers have become the latest to flee while abroad, drawing a wave of sympathy as well as legal threats.
- [Board of Peace touts progress as Palestinians’ situation worsens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/board-of-peace-touts-progress-as-palestinians-situation-worsens/): Humanitarian official Athena Rayburn dissects the Israeli tactics making life ‘untenable’ for millions of Palestinians.
- [Thousands attend funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/thousands-attend-funeral-of-war-criminal-ratko-mladic-in-serbia/): Thousands attend funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia
- [Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/russia-and-north-korea-deepen-relations-with-symbolic-road-bridge/): Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- [‘Rhetoric differs’: How the UK’s relationship with Israel took a downturn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/rhetoric-differs-how-the-uks-relationship-with-israel-took-a-downturn/): The UK is planning to take new steps against illegal Israeli settlements as Palestinians suffer more violence.
- [Claimed Israeli capture of Lebanese ridge reshapes negotiation dynamics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/claimed-israeli-capture-of-lebanese-ridge-reshapes-negotiation-dynamics/): Israel’s continued strikes challenge Lebanon’s push for an elusive peace agreement and stability.
- [Kosovo signs up to US-led Gaza stabilisation force](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/kosovo-signs-up-to-us-led-gaza-stabilisation-force/): Balkan state joins short list of countries agreeing to send peacekeepers to Palestinian enclave.
- [When does a family meal become a luxury in Nigeria?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/when-does-a-family-meal-become-a-luxury-in-nigeria/): ‘5,000 naira used to make a pot of soup, now 10,000 naira isn’t enough.’
- [Israel opens trade office in Bosnia’s Republika Srpska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/israel-opens-trade-office-in-bosnias-republika-srpska/): Israel’s Chamber of Commerce has opened a new trade office in Banja Luka.
- [Why do the Falkland Islands matter to the UK and Argentina so much?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/why-do-the-falkland-islands-matter-to-the-uk-and-argentina-so-much/): Argentina’s sovereignty claim is enshrined in its constitution, but oil production raises the economic stakes.
- [Germany’s AfD wins in key state: Is far-right on cusp of national rule?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/germanys-afd-wins-in-key-state-is-far-right-on-cusp-of-national-rule/): The AfD, classified as ‘far-right extremist’ by Germany’s intelligence agency, is projected to come first in 2029.
- [How the media manufactured consent for genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/how-the-media-manufactured-consent-for-genocide/): A new book uncovers the role the media played in whitewashing Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
- [Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic gets hero’s burial in Serbia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/07/convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic-gets-heros-burial-in-serbia/): Thousands attend Belgrade funeral of former Bosnian Serb army general convicted of orchestrating Srebrenica genocide.
- [US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/us-announces-45m-in-security-funding-additional-naval-vessels-for-ecuador/): Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US’s ‘most involved and aggressive partner’ in the anti-drug fight.
- [Iran war live: Iran media say ‘enemy’ projectiles hit Sirik areas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/iran-war-live-iran-media-say-enemy-projectiles-hit-sirik-areas/): Tehran says ready for dialogue with nations in the region to ‘foster mutual trust’ and ‘achieve sustainable security’.
- [Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/iran-war-looms-over-trump-at-republican-midterm-convention-in-dallas/): Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular Iran war and rising costs.
- [‘Everyone’s had their holidays ruined’: outrage after UK airport chaos](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/everyones-had-their-holidays-ruined-outrage-after-uk-airport-chaos/): The UK’s independent aerospace regulator has been instructed to review an air traffic control system outage on Tuesday.
- [Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals in comeback win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/gauff-beats-andreeva-to-reach-us-open-semifinals-in-comeback-win/): Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.
- [Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-immediately-after-us-midterm-elections/): The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.
- [Liverpool come back to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/liverpool-come-back-to-beat-atletico-madrid-2-1-in-champions-league-opener/): Marcos Llorente gives Atleti an early lead but Liverpool strike back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
- [Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League – preview, team news](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/manchester-united-vs-sabah-uefa-champions-league-preview-team-news/): Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.
- [Misfiring Arsenal beat Napoli with Odegaard stunner in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/misfiring-arsenal-beat-napoli-with-odegaard-stunner-in-champions-league/): Arsenal dominate the play but need a screamer from Martin Odegaard to seal three points in Napoli to open league phase.
- [US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-court-denies-tate-brothers-bid-to-be-released-from-miami-jail/): A judge rules the brothers are a ‘quintessential flight risk’ due to their wealth and frequent international travel.
- [Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/iraqi-graduates-protest-for-govt-jobs-amid-unemployment-crisis/): More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.
- [Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/yemen-envoy-warns-of-wider-war-as-houthis-threaten-bab-al-mandeb-strait/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen’s ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.
- [UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/uk-man-charged-with-assisting-russian-military-spies-in-sabotage-plot/): Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.
- [IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/iaea-board-refers-iran-to-un-security-council-over-nuclear-non-compliance/): The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
- [Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/burnham-defends-uk-ban-on-israeli-settlement-trade/): UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
- [US records hottest summer in 132 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-records-hottest-summer-in-132-years/): The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.
- [Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/why-are-borrowing-costs-rising-across-the-world/): Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.
- [Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/yemeni-diplomat-says-houthis-want-to-drag-saudi-arabia-into-war/): Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.
- [Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/rampant-raphinha-nets-two-goals-as-barcelona-rout-feyenoord/): Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.
- [China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/china-slams-us-claims-of-industrial-scale-ai-theft/): The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.
- [Last dance? Inside Lula’s strategy to win a fourth presidency in Brazil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/last-dance-inside-lulas-strategy-to-win-a-fourth-presidency-in-brazil/): The left-wing trade union leader has won three presidential terms so far. Crime may be a hurdle to a fourth.
- [Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/back-to-work-not-school-yemens-crisis-forces-children-to-drop-out/): Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges.
- [How significant are new European sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/how-significant-are-new-european-sanctions-on-illegal-israeli-settlements/): Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
- [Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-could-activate-defence-pact-pakistan-says/): Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.
- [Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/explosion-at-depot-storing-weapons-left-from-syria-war-kills-14/): An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people
- [78 people including newborn rescued in Mediterranean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/78-people-including-newborn-rescued-in-mediterranean/): At least 78 people including a newborn baby were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea.
- [Inside Israel’s prisons, where Ben-Gvir’s cruelty is policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/inside-israels-prisons-where-ben-gvirs-cruelty-is-policy/): Palestinian prisoners are being kept in inhumane conditions in Israeli detention facilities, overseen by Ben-Gvir.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Israel retaliates over sanctions on illegal settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/jerusalem-daily-israel-retaliates-over-sanctions-on-illegal-settlements/): A diplomatic rift grows between the UK and Israel after Britain led a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
- [As the UK sanctions Israeli settlements, is the two-state solution dead?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/as-the-uk-sanctions-israeli-settlements-is-the-two-state-solution-dead/): Analysts say UK move far from enough to drive momentum for Palestinian statehood.
- [LIVE: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/live-liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league/): Follow updates from the league phase clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Attackers kill police officer, kidnap teachers in Cameroon’s northwest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/attackers-kill-police-officer-kidnap-teachers-in-cameroons-northwest/): An armed group attacks a teacher training centre in the town of Wum, according to the Northwest Region’s governor.
- [LIVE: Napoli vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/live-napoli-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league/): Follow live updates from our text commentary stream coverage as favourites Arsenal begin their Champions League season.
- [Torrential rains, winds from Hurricane Lowell leaves 30,000 without power](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/torrential-rains-winds-from-hurricane-lowell-leaves-30000-without-power/): Kauai grapples with flooding and dangerous debris as Hurricane Lowell batters Hawaii’s western coastline overnight.
- [Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/nigeria-boko-haram-reportedly-reach-secret-three-month-ceasefire/): The reported truce follows the release of 360 villagers abducted during a Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria.
- [Dortmund’s Karetsas hospitalised after collapsing in Champions League match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/dortmunds-karetsas-hospitalised-after-collapsing-in-champions-league-match/): Greek teenage star Konstantinos Karetsas faced ‘circulatory problems’ and was stretchered off during the match against Villarreal.
- [Pakistan all out for 133 in third Test vs England after squad changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/pakistan-all-out-for-133-in-third-test-vs-england-after-squad-changes/): England’s pacers cleaned up Pakistan in 34 overs after the visitors’ top five batters failed to score double figures.
- [What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/what-is-jordans-al-azraq-base-and-why-is-iran-targeting-it/): Tehran appears to be increasingly targeting Jordanian assets in the latest round of escalation with the US.
- [Hutu and Tutsi: The history behind the divide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/hutu-and-tutsi-the-history-behind-the-divide/): How a colonial legacy continues to shape conflict and identity.
- [Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/video-why-are-republicans-hosting-a-midterm-convention/): US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?
- [AI researcher quits Anthropic saying AI race ‘could kill us all’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/ai-researcher-quits-anthropic-saying-ai-race-could-kill-us-all/): AI researcher warns the industry is racing towards superintelligent AI that could improve itself beyond human control.
- [Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/journalists-missing-after-indonesian-volcanic-eruption/): Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption
- [Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/video-dozens-protest-potential-strait-of-hormuz-deployment/): Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.
- [Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/photos-large-oslo-crowd-bids-farewell-to-norways-king-harald-v/): Thousands line streets of Norway’s capital as King Harald V is laid to rest during service attended by world leaders.
- [Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/lionel-messi-agrees-deal-to-buy-second-tier-spanish-club-eldense/): Messi poised to become majority owner of a second club in Spain after the purchase of fifth-tier UE Cornella in April.
- [How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/how-has-israel-hit-back-against-sanctions-by-the-uk-others/): Israel announced four countermeasures including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
- [Global stocks slide as Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/global-stocks-slide-as-brent-crude-surpasses-100-a-barrel/): Benchmark Brent crude hits $100, shaking markets and fuelling concerns over rising inflation pressures worldwide.
- [Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/yemen-war-escalates-who-are-the-key-actors-involved/): Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.
- [‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/overdue-first-step-uk-reacts-to-govt-ban-on-israeli-settlement-trade/): UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.
- [The losers of the US-Canada trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/the-losers-of-the-us-canada-trade-war/): The losers of the US-Canada trade war
- [Has Iran captured an unmanned US submarine? What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/has-iran-captured-an-unmanned-us-submarine-what-we-know/): Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible ‘had malfunctioned a day ago’.
- [Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/video-rsf-drone-attack-on-sudan-court-kills-at-least-13-people/): An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
- [Israeli parties submit slates for October Knesset elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/israeli-parties-submit-slates-for-october-knesset-elections/): Israeli political parties submitted their lists for the October 27 Knesset elections before Tuesday’s deadline.
- [Which countries banned goods from settlements but trade with Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/which-countries-banned-goods-from-settlements-but-trade-with-israel/): More European countries calling to ban products from illegal settlements, despite sizable overall trade with Israel.
- [Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/turkish-jets-perform-dramatic-flyover-above-egypts-pyramids/): The Turkish Air Force’s aerobatic team, performed this spectacular demonstration flight over Egypt’s Pyramids of Gaza.
- [The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/the-war-in-the-gulf-will-have-to-end-in-compromise/): Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.
- [Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/israel-tells-uk-to-close-east-jerusalem-consulate-within-30-days/): Israel announced it would close the consulate after UK said it was imposing sanctions on illegal settlements.
- [‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/totally-reliant-on-mother-nature-uk-drought-raises-water-security-fears/): Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.
- [Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/video-protesters-shut-down-unhcr-headquarters-in-tripoli-libya/): The United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters.
- [In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/in-maps-and-charts-russian-and-ukrainian-attacks-on-civilian-targets/): Al Jazeera visualises how attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled during the course of the war.
- [Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/flash-floods-surge-through-moroccos-atlas-mountains/): Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra.
- [Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/medicine-shortages-grow-in-iran-as-us-tightens-sanctions-blockade/): Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.
- [What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/what-right-and-left-mean-in-israel-today/): In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.
- [Ben Shelton shocks Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to win US Open quarterfinal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/ben-shelton-shocks-carlos-alcaraz-in-five-sets-to-win-us-open-quarterfinal/): Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
- [Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/russian-drone-attack-kills-two-at-ukraine-moldova-border-crossing/): Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.
- [Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/asian-games-athletes-forced-to-evacuate-amid-record-rainfall-in-japan/): Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
- [Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/why-nepal-is-demanding-climate-justice-and-compensation-after-deadly-floods/): Nepal’s politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
- [Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/israels-war-leaves-lebanons-schools-balancing-students-and-the-displaced/): Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel’s war.
- [Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/why-us-iran-war-over-hormuz-is-threatening-the-gulfs-waters/): US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
- [US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-midterm-elections-key-takeaways-from-new-hampshire-primaries/): The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
- [As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/as-sdf-disband-in-syria-kurds-ponder-how-to-secure-their-rights/): As the Kurdish forces dissolve, experts express concern if their rights will be won through democratic means.
- [The case for the US going back to the firing squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/the-case-for-the-us-going-back-to-the-firing-squad/): John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should ‘go back to a firing squad’.
- [600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/600-year-old-tomb-of-pre-incan-chimu-kingdom-found-in-peru/): Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
- [Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/jessica-pegula-beats-emma-navarro-to-set-up-sabalenka-semifinal-at-us-open/): Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
- [Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/conflict-over-taiwan-would-be-disastrous-de-facto-us-ambassador-warns/): The United States remains Taiwan’s main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
- [Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/cluster-munitions-kill-wound-over-1000-globally-in-2025/): The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.
- [US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-reading-scores-hit-near-25-year-low-in-latest-global-assessment/): Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for ‘school choice’.
- [Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/gambian-leader-pledges-halt-to-rolling-blackouts-as-protests-turn-violent/): Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
- [Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/cameraman-catches-the-moment-yemeni-government-forces-are-ambushed/): A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.
- [‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/energiser-or-circus-us-voters-weigh-in-on-trumps-midterm-convention/): The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November’s midterm elections.
- [Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/yemens-saudi-backed-forces-strike-houthis-on-western-coast/): Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
- [US Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to reactivate GOP-backed voting map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-supreme-court-rejects-missouri-bid-to-reactivate-gop-backed-voting-map/): A separate federal court ruling, however, contradicts the Supreme Court judgement, leaving the map up in the air.
- [Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/record-breaking-rain-disrupts-daily-life-in-nagoya-japan/): Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour
- [Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/sharpeville-massacre-66-years-on-families-still-wait-for-justice/): More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
- [Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/jordanian-air-defences-intercept-iranian-missile-barrage/): Witnesses have captured the moment Jordanian air defence systems intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.
- [Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/iran-war-live-us-hits-iranian-tankers-irgc-attacks-us-base-in-jordan/): Iran’s IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
- [Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/suspected-smugglers-on-trial-over-deadliest-migrant-tragedy-in-france/): Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
- [US destroys five Iranian tankers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/us-destroys-five-iranian-tankers-iran-retaliates-with-attacks-on-jordan/): US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.
- [Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/marco-rubio-says-us-seeks-more-economic-and-security-ties-in-latin-america/): The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
- [Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/09/anti-afd-protesters-rally-in-cologne-after-far-right-election-win/): Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group’s election victory.
- [What we know about masked anti-migrant protesters in the UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/what-we-know-about-masked-anti-migrant-protesters-in-the-uk/): Hundreds of masked men shut down UK ports over the weekend.
- [Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – preview, teams, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-preview-teams-prediction/): Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone’s Atletico.
- [Napoli vs Arsenal: Champions League – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/napoli-vs-arsenal-champions-league-prediction-teams-lineups/): Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.
- [The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/the-map-was-lying-to-you-why-the-un-just-changed-how-we-see-africa/): For 450 years, the world’s most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
- [US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/us-warns-ford-over-ties-with-chinese-firms-amid-tensions/): US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.
- [What the UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements really means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/what-the-uk-ban-on-goods-from-illegal-israeli-settlements-really-means/): Israel has announced that it’s shutting down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after a new ban on its goods.
- [Haaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/haaland-to-the-double-as-manchester-city-beat-porto-in-champions-league/): Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.
- [Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/protesters-police-clash-in-albania-over-trump-linked-project/): Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
- [Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/police-bodycam-captures-russian-missile-strike-on-kyiv/): Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
- [Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/dembele-mbappe-kane-and-yamal-top-ballon-dor-shortlist/): Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
- [US forces sink vessel ‘linked to Ecuador criminal gang’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/08/us-forces-sink-vessel-linked-to-ecuador-criminal-gang/): The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.
- [World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/world-athletics-ultimate-championship-opens-with-record-10m-prize-pot/): The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m.
- [‘Not dolls to play with’: Afghan medical students face Pakistan expulsion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/not-dolls-to-play-with-afghan-medical-students-face-pakistan-expulsion/): Students say they were legally admitted and funded to study in Pakistan, but now face being sent home mid-degree.
- [Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/settlers-soldiers-and-israeli-impunity-in-the-west-bank/): Armed settlers in military uniforms are seizing land and attacking Palestinian communities with near-total impunity.
- [BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/brics-summit-is-the-bloc-truly-challenging-a-western-dominated-world/): Some experts say BRICS need not replace the West to succeed – only make Western dominance harder to exercise.
- [From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/from-hours-at-security-to-bulletproof-cockpits-how-9-11-changed-air-travel/): One of the biggest changes to US aviation travel was the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (TSA).
- [Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/is-the-us-more-anti-muslim-now-than-after-9-11/): Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.
- [Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/fenerbahce-coach-kartals-resignation-refused-as-bottle-thrown-in-roma-tie/): Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal’s resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
- [NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/naza-the-israeli-film-revealing-new-layers-of-the-gaza-genocide/): A 25-minute standing ovation at the Biennale has put NAZA, an Israeli-made film confronting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
- [‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/everything-changed-the-human-cost-of-25-years-of-us-wars/): Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.
- [How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/how-9-11-conspiracy-theories-moved-into-mainstream-american-politics/): Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.
- [Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/hundreds-flee-as-fire-destroys-migrant-shelters-in-ceuta/): Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.
- [Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/trump-jokes-republicans-can-cheat-like-hell-in-the-midterms/): US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.
- [BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/brics-red-carpet-sparks-anger-in-indias-capital/): New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
- [Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/anthropic-claims-claude-ai-used-for-missile-projects-global-espionage/): AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
- [Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/putin-lands-in-india-for-brics-summit-shadowed-by-iran-and-ukraine-wars/): Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India’s Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.
- [Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/young-republicans-break-with-trump-over-iran-war/): A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.
- [Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/taiwan-vice-president-makes-rare-europe-visit-for-conference-on-democracy/): European Parliament’s Pina Picierno says Hsiao’s visit ‘was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation’.
- [Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/republican-midterm-convention-wraps-up-in-dallas-texas-key-takeaways/): Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
- [Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/brazils-supreme-court-shuts-down-early-as-political-chaos-mounts/): Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.
- [Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/maduros-wife-seeks-home-detention-as-heart-condition-worsens-in-us-custody/): Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
- [Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/unveiling-of-charlie-kirk-statue-sparks-chaos-in-times-square/): The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.
- [Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/iran-war-live-irgc-attacks-us-unmanned-vessel-in-hormuz-two-ships-hit/): IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.
- [Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/israeli-film-on-gaza-receives-25-minute-ovation-at-venice-premiere/): Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel’s use of AI systems in Gaza.
- [Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/will-trump-pay-all-us-adults-5000-some-trump-supporters-are-sceptical/): Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump’s pledge to pay ‘dividend’ for midterm wins.
- [Iran claims to have captured a US ‘sail drone’ near Hormuz Strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/iran-claims-to-have-captured-a-us-sail-drone-near-hormuz-strait/): Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/why-is-uber-pulling-out-of-some-african-markets/): Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.
- [A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/a-year-after-charlie-kirks-death-are-young-voters-turning-on-trump/): Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.
- [Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/israel-says-it-destroyed-hezbollah-base-in-lebanons-ali-al-taher-ridge/): Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
- [Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/israel-says-it-destroyed-key-hezbollah-tunnels-in-southern-lebanon/): Israel’s military says it has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon.
- [Republican midterm convention live: Trump, Vance headline day two in Dallas](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/republican-midterm-convention-live-trump-vance-headline-day-two-in-dallas/): US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump’s political magnetism.
- [Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/peru-joins-us-led-shield-of-the-americas-security-alliance/): Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
- [LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/lg-defends-smart-tv-features-amid-audio-surveillance-allegations/): Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
- [Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/spains-parliament-backs-citizenship-for-western-saharans-born-before-1977/): After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
- [Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/could-pakistan-enter-yemen-conflict-under-mecca-agreement/): Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
- [US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/us-appeals-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-implement-new-vote-by-mail-rules/): The ruling is a blow to Trump administration’s efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.
- [What’s happening in Yemen and how did we get here?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/whats-happening-in-yemen-and-how-did-we-get-here/): Fighting has reignited in Yemen as Houthi forces push south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- [Will foreign workers leave South Africa?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/will-foreign-workers-leave-south-africa/): Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
- [Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/morocco-denies-involvement-in-migrant-surge-into-spains-ceuta/): Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.
- [Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/fire-onboard-ship-at-chinese-shipyard-kills-25-people/): At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a ship at a shipyard in China.
- [Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/amnesty-accuses-russia-of-trafficking-foreigners-to-fight-in-ukraine/): Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia’s army upon arrival.
- [Jimmy Kimmel moves Senate interview to YouTube in latest collision with FCC](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/jimmy-kimmel-moves-senate-interview-to-youtube-in-latest-collision-with-fcc/): The decision follows a year of surging regulatory hurdles over candidate appearances on the Disney-owned network.
- [Kurdish YPJ women fighters face exclusion from Syria’s new army](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/kurdish-ypj-women-fighters-face-exclusion-from-syrias-new-army/): Syria’s Kurdish women fighters in northeast Syria as pushing to join the country’s new army.
- [Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/family-of-four-killed-as-they-slept-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/): Four members of a Palestinian family, including girls aged 8 and 12, were killed in an Israeli air attack as they slept
- [Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/climate-hazards-disrupted-school-for-1-in-10-students-in-2025-unicef/): More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.
- [More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/more-than-a-dozen-children-killed-in-fire-in-eastern-dr-congo-schools/): Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.
- [England close in on Pakistan whitewash in third Test as Robinson shines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/england-close-in-on-pakistan-whitewash-in-third-test-as-robinson-shines/): Demoralised tourists reach 52-2 before rain ends play early on day two, needing 268 runs to make England bat again.
- [Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/israel-arrests-100-palestinians-in-a-week-as-west-bank-pogroms-continue/): Palestinian Prisoner’s Society says detained include children, journalists and ex-prisoner freed in recent exchange deal
- [The Trump-to-Mamdani voter is real. How does the trend affect the midterms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/the-trump-to-mamdani-voter-is-real-how-does-the-trend-affect-the-midterms/): Exit polls suggest 9 percent of Trump voters backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite ideological differences.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Sabah – UEFA Champions League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/live-manchester-united-vs-sabah-uefa-champions-league/): Live updates from our text commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford star in the league phase.
- [Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/oil-jumps-to-105-pushing-up-chances-of-a-us-interest-rate-increase/): Prices spiked as attacks on oil tankers escalated in the Middle East.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Israeli strikes devastate Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/jerusalem-daily-israeli-strikes-devastate-gaza/): Israeli air strikes have killed and injured dozens across Gaza.
- [Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trumps-iran-war-now-has-a-midterm-election-problem/): Trump has tied the end of his war on Iran to the midterms. But with Iran holding firm, the political cost is mounting.
- [US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/us-supreme-court-blocks-republican-drawn-congressional-map-in-missouri/): Rejection comes as Republican official in Missouri faces contempt charges for ignoring a lower court ruling.
- [Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/houthis-capture-yemeni-town-of-mocha-why-it-matters/): The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
- [At least 20 killed in school fire in rebel-held DR Congo city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/at-least-20-killed-in-school-fire-in-rebel-held-dr-congo-city/): Victims from the fire in AFC/M23-held Bukavu include primary school students, say officials and media reports.
- [Trump promises $5,000 payouts if GOP wins midterms: Can the US afford it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-promises-5000-payouts-if-gop-wins-midterms-can-the-us-afford-it/): Trump’s $1.3 trillion promise would heavily increase national debt, already at a historic $40 trillion.
- [Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea city of Mocha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/yemens-houthis-seize-strategic-red-sea-city-of-mocha/): Houthis deliver ‘significant blow’ to the Yemeni government, expand control over Bab al-Mandeb, analysts say.
- [Who is Trump trying to exclude from 2030 US census and why does it matter?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/who-is-trump-trying-to-exclude-from-2030-us-census-and-why-does-it-matter/): Census plan would exclude undocumented immigrants and non-green-card holders, deeming them not ‘true inhabitants’.
- [Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/protests-outside-israeli-embassy-in-bangkok-over-badly-behaved-tourists/): Protests outside Israeli embassy in Bangkok over badly behaved tourists
- [Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn’t sign him, says Ryan Giggs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/manchester-united-scouted-mbappe-but-didnt-sign-him-says-ryan-giggs/): Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.
- [Houthis advance along Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/houthis-advance-along-yemens-southern-red-sea-coast/): Yemen’s Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- [Pakistan U19 cricketers mistaken for asylum seekers by protesters in UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/pakistan-u19-cricketers-mistaken-for-asylum-seekers-by-protesters-in-uk/): The English cricket board confirms it is reviewing the team’s security for the remainder of the tour.
- [Multicultural Malmo: Swedish city loathed by far right braces for election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/multicultural-malmo-swedish-city-loathed-by-far-right-braces-for-election/): Al Jazeera speaks to voters in Malmo, a city the far right often singles out for its diversity, ahead of Sweden’s vote.
- [French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/french-football-federation-withdraws-support-for-fifa-president-infantino/): FFF aligning with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, England, Italy, Scotland, and Sweden.
- [Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/calls-grow-for-investigation-after-ice-attacks-protesters/): Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters
- [Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/israel-will-never-stop-me-speaking-up-for-palestine/): Israel’s decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.
- [Is Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona’s next breakout star?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/is-egypts-hamza-abdelkarim-set-to-be-barcelonas-next-breakout-star/): Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona’s top scorer during preseason.
- [Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/hong-kong-court-rules-dow-jones-tried-to-stop-journalist-taking-union-role/): Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng’s leadership role.
- [IAEA accuses Iran of ‘noncompliance’: Why, and what now?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/iaea-accuses-iran-of-noncompliance-why-and-what-now/): Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.
- [The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/the-houthis-are-testing-the-limits-of-saudi-restraint/): Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
- [Qatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/qatar-beat-iran-in-mens-basketball-as-asian-games-begin-in-japan/): The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.
- [Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/russias-new-shelling-tactics-deepen-suffering-in-ukraine/): Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.
- [Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/protests-turn-violent-in-the-gambia-over-rolling-blackouts/): Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
- [Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/drone-video-shows-aftermath-of-deadly-ferry-fire-off-the-philippines/): Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
- [How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/how-ukraines-deepest-attack-in-russia-on-arctic-gas-signals-new-reach/): Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict’s next phase.
- [Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/houthis-yemeni-forces-engaged-in-fierce-battles-why-each-front-matters/): Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
- [Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-four-palestinians-in-northern-gaza/): Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a ‘ceasefire’ brokered in October.
- [Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Kyiv targets gas plants deep in Arctic](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/russian-attacks-kill-7-in-ukraine-as-kyiv-targets-gas-plants-deep-in-arctic/): Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia’s Arctic region.
- [Enrique hails Dembele, praises Toure after PSG’s win over Bratislava](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/enrique-hails-dembele-praises-toure-after-psgs-win-over-bratislava/): PSG coach hails ‘marvellous’ Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG’s 6–1 win over Toure’s side.
- [‘Gone in a blink’: Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/gone-in-a-blink-nepal-floods-sweep-away-indian-workers-who-built-hotels/): The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
- [Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/anthropic-discloses-4th-ai-hacking-incident-as-researcher-quits-over-safety/): AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
- [Zverev defeats Van de Zandschulp in straight sets to enter US Open semis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/zverev-defeats-van-de-zandschulp-in-straight-sets-to-enter-us-open-semis/): The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men’s draw.
- [Europe’s far right: Putin’s best friend?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/europes-far-right-putins-best-friend/): Its gains threaten to deepen Europe’s divisions over Ukraine and Russia.
- [Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/japan-baseball-great-and-atomic-bomb-survivor-isao-harimoto-dies-aged-86/): Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
- [Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/fighting-escalates-in-yemen-houthi-attacks-trigger-alerts-in-saudi-arabia/): Yemen’s government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
- [Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/five-dead-dozens-missing-in-philippines-ferry-fire/): Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
- [Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-every-american-gets-5000-if-republicans-win-house-senate/): Donald Trump promised a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult US citizen.
- [Ukrainian drones strike Russian Caspian Sea port in Dagestan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/ukrainian-drones-strike-russian-caspian-sea-port-in-dagestan/): Fires and explosions were seen in Russia’s Dagestan after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- [Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/several-dead-dozens-missing-after-ferry-fire-in-philippines-tourist-spot/): Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
- [Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/thousands-protest-in-ljubljana-as-slovenia-opens-israels-first-embassy/): Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
- [Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-vows-to-be-at-centre-of-us-midterms-republican-convention-takeaways/): Trump says, ‘Pretend I’m on the ballot,’ as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
- [Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/why-is-iran-bombing-jordans-al-azraq-base/): Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks.
- [Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/netanyahu-to-sue-haaretz-over-claims-uae-warned-him-before-october-7-attack/): Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
- [Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-gave-aide-natalie-harp-a-45000-holiday-cash-gift-disclosure-shows/): Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.
- [Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/pro-israel-democrat-john-fetterman-makes-video-appearance-at-gop-convention/): Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject ‘the extremes and socialism’.
- [Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-excluding-certain-immigrants-from-us-census/): The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
- [Republicans divided over Trump’s economy as RNC begins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/republicans-divided-over-trumps-economy-as-rnc-begins/): Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump’s handling of the economy.
- [US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/us-states-sue-trump-over-weakening-of-endangered-species-protections/): Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.
- [Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/spains-spy-agency-warned-of-mass-crossings-into-ceuta-before-border-crisis/): Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
- [Trump says the US-Iran war will end right after midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/10/trump-says-the-us-iran-war-will-end-right-after-midterms/): Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says it will end immediately after midterms.
- [England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/england-survive-pakistan-scare-to-seal-3-0-test-series-sweep/): England overcome early tremors to win ⁠third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets, clinching a series whitewash.
- [Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/iranian-official-tells-al-jazeera-iaea-ruling-was-imposed-by-us-and-israel/): Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel
- [Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/police-in-barcelona-clash-with-catalan-national-day-activists/): Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona on Catalonia’s National Day.
- [Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/iran-backed-houthis-seize-strategic-mayun-island-can-they-hold-it/): The takeover solidifies the group’s position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
- [India’s Modi calls for empowerment of Global South at BRICS Summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/indias-modi-calls-for-empowerment-of-global-south-at-brics-summit/): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an overhaul of global governance.
- [‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/divine-triumph-iran-celebrates-houthis-capture-of-yemens-red-sea-coast/): Iranian officials have praised the Houthis’ victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
- [Houthis celebrate seizing control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/houthis-celebrate-seizing-control-of-yemens-red-sea-coast/): Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
- [Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/left-with-nothing-people-in-gaza-are-forced-to-rent-generators-by-the-hour/): Israel’s destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza has forced Palestinians to rent generators by the hour.
- [Yemen government forces say Houthi ‘members, vehicles’ targeted in Mocha](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/yemen-government-forces-say-houthi-members-vehicles-targeted-in-mocha/): Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.
- [Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/trump-iran-probably-behind-saudi-oil-pipeline-attack/): Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack
- [Manchester United vs Man City: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/manchester-united-vs-man-city-premier-league-predictions-teams-lineups/): Premier League leaders Manchester City gear up for their first derby under new boss Enzo Maresca against rivals United.
- [Saudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-means/): Baghdad launches investigation, closes border after confirming strike came from Iraqi territory.
- [Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Man City’s Donnarumma](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/two-men-receive-jail-terms-for-violent-burglary-of-man-citys-donnarumma/): Two men jailed after Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma and his now wife attacked in Paris home during PSG stint.
- [Far-right protesters rally against Islam on 9/11 anniversary](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/far-right-protesters-rally-against-islam-on-9-11-anniversary/): A far-right Islamophobic rally was held outside New York City Hall on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
- [Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/hong-kong-jails-tiananmen-vigil-activists-for-seven-years/): Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years
- [Israel-Lebanon talks postponed as explosions rock southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/israel-lebanon-talks-postponed-as-explosions-rock-southern-lebanon/): President Aoun says ‘no new negotiations with Israel at the moment’.
- [Fighting re-erupts in Yemen and civilians are paying the price](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/fighting-re-erupts-in-yemen-and-civilians-are-paying-the-price/): More than 900 people have been killed or injured and at least 5,000 families have fled their homes in less than a week.
- [What did US intelligence know before the 9/11 attacks?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/what-did-us-intelligence-know-before-the-9-11-attacks/): The CIA have declassified documents showing US presidents were warned about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11.
- [Real Madrid’s Mbappe confident of Ballon d’Or despite trophyless season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/real-madrids-mbappe-confident-of-ballon-dor-despite-trophyless-season/): Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d’Or bid.
- [Russia strikes cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/russia-strikes-cargo-vessels-steel-plants-across-ukraine/): Russia’s Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine
- [Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/sweden-heads-to-the-polls-whats-at-stake-in-the-knife-edge-election/): Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
- [Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/guatemalan-judge-clears-deputy-minister-three-leaders-of-terrorism-charges/): Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous ex-leaders cleared of charges over 2023 Guatemala protests.
- [9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/9-11-at-25-how-the-war-on-terror-helped-mainstream-europes-far-right/): The ‘War on Terror’ gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.
- [How to plan a wedding when you don’t know what tomorrow will bring](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/how-to-plan-a-wedding-when-you-dont-know-what-tomorrow-will-bring/): In Gaza, weddings have become acts of defiance. Couples marry in tents and rebuild, choosing love despite suffering.
- [BRICS summit opens in New Delhi amid wars, global tensions, tariffs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/brics-summit-opens-in-new-delhi-amid-wars-global-tensions-tariffs/): Tariffs and geopolitical rifts dominate discussions at a critical BRICS summit in India’s capital.
- [Trump may be BRICS’s best recruitment agent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/trump-may-be-bricss-best-recruitment-agent/): The US president wants to weaken BRICS, but he may end up doing the opposite.
- [Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men’s final for Zverev showdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/shelton-advances-to-us-open-2026-mens-final-for-zverev-showdown/): On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
- [Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen shine at World Athletics Ultimate Championship](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/duplantis-ingebrigtsen-shine-at-world-athletics-ultimate-championship/): World and Olympic champion Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory.
- [Man waving Palestinian flag tackled on Yankee Stadium field](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/man-waving-palestinian-flag-tackled-on-yankee-stadium-field/): A man waving a Palestinian flag ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium during a Yankees-Mets MLB game.
- [BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/brics-meets-in-india-whats-on-the-agenda-why-it-matters/): This year’s summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia’s war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.
- [Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/chileans-clash-over-9-11-military-coup-legacy/): Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
- [‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/war-on-terror-how-9-11-changed-the-language-of-conflict/): The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
- [China’s Xi heads to India for BRICS summit overshadowed by wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/chinas-xi-heads-to-india-for-brics-summit-overshadowed-by-wars/): Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global energy security, are expected to dominate the summit.
- [‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/the-family-paid-the-price-indias-deadly-online-gambling-crisis/): Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
- [Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/mexican-authorities-rescue-eight-from-violent-cartels-secret-site/): Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel’s hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
- [A stable Afghanistan post 9/11 is in US interests says former US diplomat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/a-stable-afghanistan-post-9-11-is-in-us-interests-says-former-us-diplomat/): Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad says Washington wants to prevent Afghanistan becoming a hub for anti-US groups.
- [Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/satellite-image-shows-critical-saudi-pipeline-damaged-in-drone-attack/): Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
- [Putin and Pezeshkian call out US dominance ahead of BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/putin-and-pezeshkian-call-out-us-dominance-ahead-of-brics/): The presidents of Iran and Russia have criticised US dollar dominance ahead of the BRICS summit in India.
- [North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-off-eastern-coast-seoul-says/): South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
- [CIA drops dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden and al-Qaeda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/cia-drops-dozens-of-declassified-documents-on-bin-laden-and-al-qaeda/): A briefer told Clinton in 1998 that bin Laden’s ‘preferred option is to strike the US on its own soil in Washington’.
- [Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/passenger-train-derails-in-france-leaving-44-injured-1-critical/): French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
- [How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/how-canadians-are-bracing-for-the-impact-of-trumps-trade-war/): Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
- [UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/un-extends-partial-sudan-arms-embargo-for-a-month/): Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.
- [Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/iran-war-live-houthis-control-red-sea-coast-saudi-pipeline-shut-down/): Houthi forces seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.
- [Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/former-top-us-diplomat-reveals-mistakes-made-after-9-11-attacks/): Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
- [Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/flavio-bolsonaro-faces-corruption-probe-weeks-before-brazil-election/): The investigation came to light as Brazil’s Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.
- [Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/somber-tributes-as-us-marks-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-attacks/): Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
- [Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/sabalenka-vs-rybakina-us-open-womens-singles-final-start-prize-form/): Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
- [Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/saudi-arabia-says-east-west-pipeline-hit-by-drones-launched-from-iraq/): Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime ⁠Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an ⁠investigation ​into ⁠those responsible.
- [Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yatta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/israeli-demolitions-threaten-schools-and-homes-in-masafer-yatta/): Students pledge to continue learning as Masafer Yatta demolitions target homes, schools, and their right to education.
- [Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/can-brics-help-reshape-global-order-by-strengthening-emerging-economies/): Leaders of BRICS member states are meeting at a summit in New Delhi, India.
- [Razaullah’s six-hitting debut caps Pakistan’s fightback against England](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/razaullahs-six-hitting-debut-caps-pakistans-fightback-against-england/): Pakistan all out with a second innings lead of 130 at the close on day three of the third Test at Edgbaston.
- [US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/us-lawyer-cites-fake-witnesses-in-murder-case-blames-chatgpt/): State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
- [US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/us-legislators-push-ai-safety-laws-amid-human-extinction-warnings/): Concerns over AI’s dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
- [Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/zohran-mamdani-commemorates-9-11-amid-widespread-criticism/): NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city’s history.
- [Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/houthi-advance-in-yemen-is-about-more-than-just-the-red-sea/): Houthis were already able to disrupt shipping – their advance consolidates that power, and exposes government weakness.
- [How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/how-us-leaders-remembered-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-9-11-attacks/): Trump drew parallels to the US’s present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
- [City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/city-boss-enzo-maresca-says-spotlight-not-on-him-ahead-of-manchester-derby/): Maresca’s Man City lead the Premier League standings, with three wins out of three, ahead of Sunday’s derby.
- [US holds memorials for the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/us-holds-memorials-for-the-9-11-attacks-25-years-later/): In New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, mourners gathered to remember nearly 3,000 people killed during the hijackings.
- [At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/at-least-46000-displaced-by-escalating-yemen-fighting-un/): The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns that the figure is rising ‘by the hour’.
- [Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/iran-says-will-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-with-gulf-states-on-monday/): Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to ‘promote better understanding among the countries of the region’.
- [Real Madrid’s Mbappe: AI dictator memes show lack of political awareness](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/real-madrids-mbappe-ai-dictator-memes-show-lack-of-political-awareness/): France international and World Cup record holder Kylian Mbappe speaks out over memes using his image.
- [Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/morocco-pm-takes-aim-at-federation-chief-over-2030-world-cup-final-boast/): Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country’s football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
- [‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/handcuffed-and-blindfolded-is-the-us-targeting-ecuadorian-fishermen/): A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
- [Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/rising-petrol-costs-drive-sharp-inflation-increase-in-us-in-august/): Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
- [UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/uk-lawmakers-vote-against-bill-to-legalise-assisted-dying/): Parliament’s lower ⁠chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.
- [US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/us-declares-end-of-largest-recorded-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/): The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
- [Erdogan: The Making of Modern Turkiye](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/erdogan-the-making-of-modern-turkiye/): An interview with Turkish President Erdogan on foreign policy, regional conflicts and 25 years of AK Party rule.
- [Passenger plane aborts landing after wing clips Dublin runway](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/passenger-plane-aborts-landing-after-wing-clips-dublin-runway/): A passenger aboard a Ryanair Boeing 737 recorded the moment the aircraft’s wingtip struck the runway at Dublin airport.
- [US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/us-diplomacy-under-fire-as-russia-escalates-attacks-on-ukrainian-officials/): The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.
- [Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/houthis-declare-red-sea-shipping-safe-except-for-saudi-vessels/): Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
- [‘Tool of oppression’: Rising number of UK pro-Palestine voices debanked](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/tool-of-oppression-rising-number-of-uk-pro-palestine-voices-debanked/): A Palestine Action prisoner’s mother, politician George Galloway and a leftist news outlet are among those speaking up.
- [Four former US presidents mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 in New York City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/four-former-us-presidents-mark-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-in-new-york-city/): Former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are remembering the victims of the 9/11.
- [Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/houthis-take-control-of-yemens-entire-red-sea-coast-reports-say/): The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
- [Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/philippines-ferry-fire-death-toll-rises-to-35-after-bodies-recovered/): Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday’s disaster.
- [Trump pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 at Pentagon ceremony](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/trump-pays-tribute-to-the-victims-of-9-11-at-pentagon-ceremony/): US President Donald Trump remembered the victims of the September 11 attacks at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary.
- [Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/why-pakistan-is-talking-to-iran-as-the-houthi-saudi-fight-escalates/): Pakistan faces growing pressure to honour its Saudi defence commitments while keeping diplomatic channels to Iran open.
- [‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/majority-do-not-welcome-him-trump-heads-to-ireland-amid-fury-over-gaza/): Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.
- [Hull City’s Sorba Thomas unharmed as car overturned in crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/hull-citys-sorba-thomas-unharmed-as-car-overturned-in-crash/): Premier League club confirms accident, says 27-year-old Welsh international ‘unscathed’.
- [Ebola case detected in seventh DR Congo province](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/ebola-case-detected-in-seventh-dr-congo-province/): Case found in northwestern province of South-Ubangi bordering the Central African Republic and Congo-Brazzaville.
- [Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/can-the-houthis-close-the-red-sea-after-seizing-the-yemen-coast/): Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
- [Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/russian-strikes-kill-two-in-kyiv-as-moscow-targets-capitals-fuel-stations/): Second day of strikes on fuel stations suggest a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.
- [Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/arsenal-manager-arteta-very-surprised-at-jesus-blast-over-barcelona-move/): Gabriel Jesus claims he was forced to train alone before Barcelona move, but Arsenal ‘surprised’ by criticism.
- [The dystopian legal architecture of the ‘war on terror’ must be dismantled](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/the-dystopian-legal-architecture-of-the-war-on-terror-must-be-dismantled/): A quarter-century after 9/11, we are still living under the security order it unleashed.
- [The vanishing pharmacy of the Sundarbans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/the-vanishing-pharmacy-of-the-sundarbans/): As rising seas push salt into the world’s largest mangrove, traditional medicinal plants are being lost.
- [‘A historic day’: Spain moves closer to citizenship for Western Saharans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/a-historic-day-spain-moves-closer-to-citizenship-for-western-saharans/): Spain’s parliament backs citizenship for Sahrawis amid tense relations with Morocco after the Ceuta crossing.
- [Myanmar airport closed following reported drone attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/myanmar-airport-closed-following-reported-drone-attack/): Military government pins attack on pro-democracy rebels it has been battling since seizing power in 2021.
- [From hunger crisis to ‘obesity’: how Gaza’s UN data is being twisted](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/from-hunger-crisis-to-obesity-how-gazas-un-data-is-being-twisted/): US and Israeli officials are using a drop in acute malnutrition cases to claim Gaza has no hunger.
- [Swiss police report five killed in Dutch tour bus crash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/swiss-police-report-five-killed-in-dutch-tour-bus-crash/): Bus carrying 45 Dutch tourists overturned and landed in a construction zone near an Alpine village.
- [FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/fifa-rebukes-moroccos-claim-it-will-host-2030-world-cup-final/): Morocco to co-host 2030 ​tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
- [Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/houthis-take-control-of-yemens-red-sea-coast-key-shipping-route/): Rapid advance of Iran-backed force threatens key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz.
- [Family members wait after deadly Philippines ferry fire](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/family-members-wait-after-deadly-philippines-ferry-fire/): Dozens of passengers are missing after a fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines, killing at least 5 people.
- [‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/blew-the-hell-out-of-it-how-iran-damaged-us-bases-in-bahrain-jordan/): US official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.
- [Al Jazeera explains massive Israeli blasts on south Lebanon hill](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/al-jazeera-explains-massive-israeli-blasts-on-south-lebanon-hill/): Israeli forces say they used more than 1,100 tonnes of explosives to demolish alleged Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon
- [Republican midterm message: Democrats are the threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/republican-midterm-message-democrats-are-the-threat/): Republican speakers portrayed Democrats as a threat to America on night two of their midterm convention in Dallas.
- [Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/japan-india-ukraine-why-some-countries-are-uneasy-about-new-un-map/): The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they’re testy about the colour shades.
- [Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/anthropic-warns-of-bids-to-use-ai-to-build-biological-weapons/): Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.
- [How 9/11 helped Israel sell its war on Palestinians to America](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/how-9-11-helped-israel-sell-its-war-on-palestinians-to-america/): The ‘war on terror’ made Israeli repression easier to present as part of a shared struggle against a common enemy.
- [What did 25 years of the “war on terror” leave behind?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/what-did-25-years-of-the-war-on-terror-leave-behind/): US forces have bombed somewhere every year since 2001. AJLabs maps the so-called “war on terror”.
- [Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/11/pro-palestine-student-suspended-by-kings-college-london-returns-to-campus/): College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments.
- [Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/heavy-rain-falls-over-the-kaaba-in-mecca/): Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
- [Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/protests-erupt-across-syria-over-sharp-fuel-price-hikes/): Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
- [Iran war live: Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/iran-war-live-oman-says-hormuz-talks-with-iran-gulf-states-postponed/): Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed ‘in the interests of consensus’.
- [Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/yemens-houthis-advance-on-government-strongholds-of-marib-taiz/): Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
- [Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/zverev-defeats-shelton-in-four-sets-to-win-his-first-us-open-title/): Germany’s Alexander Zverev beats American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the men’s singles title in New York.
- [Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/trump-dismisses-calls-for-ai-slowdown-from-leading-tech-ceos/): Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US’s lead over China in the emerging technology.
- [Israeli quadcopter terrorises homes in Gaza City](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/israeli-quadcopter-terrorises-homes-in-gaza-city/): Video shows a low-flying Israeli quadcopter maneuvering between residential buildings in eastern Gaza City.
- [Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/tehran-and-muscat-delay-talks-citing-regional-consensus-need/): Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Manchester City wrongly awarded Haaland goal by VAR at United: Refs’ body](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/manchester-city-wrongly-awarded-haaland-goal-by-var-at-united-refs-body/): Erling Haaland’s derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees’ body admits.
- [Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/jefferson-wooden-bednarek-complete-ultimate-championship-sprint-doubles/): The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.
- [Barcelona beat Levante as Yamal scores twice to maintain perfect start](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/barcelona-beat-levante-as-yamal-scores-twice-to-maintain-perfect-start/): Barcelona have won all six games this season and sit top of La Liga with five wins from five after victory at Levante.
- [Could AI really kill us within a decade?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/could-ai-really-kill-us-within-a-decade/): AI companies are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Pregnant woman killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/jerusalem-daily-pregnant-woman-killed-in-gaza/): Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.
- [Pro-Palestine protest demands Australia increases pressure on Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/pro-palestine-protest-demands-australia-increases-pressure-on-israel/): A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.
- [Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/poland-ukraine-accuse-russia-of-escalation-after-strikes-near-border/): Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
- [USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/usa-defeat-france-to-win-12th-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup/): Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France’s early lead in the Berlin final.
- [A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/a-third-person-has-died-of-measles-in-the-us-health-officials-say/): Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
- [Guyana’s oil boom and challenges](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/guyanas-oil-boom-and-challenges/): Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.
- [Ronaldo calls for life bans of Saudi Pro League fans after Jota chants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/ronaldo-calls-for-life-bans-of-saudi-pro-league-fans-after-jota-chants/): Fans at Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal game seem to taunt Ruben Neves by chanting name of deceased teammate, Diogo Jota.
- [Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-see-far-right-in-government/): Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.
- [US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/us-will-scrap-irish-whisky-tariff-trump-says/): The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.
- [US Envoy Jared Kushner says Doha attack left Israel ‘globally isolated’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/us-envoy-jared-kushner-says-doha-attack-left-israel-globally-isolated/): Jared Kushner, says Israel’s failed attack on Hamas leadership in Doha was ‘terrible’ and left the country ‘isolated’
- [Syrian child killed after roadside object explodes near Damascus](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/syrian-child-killed-after-roadside-object-explodes-near-damascus/): A child has been killed after an explosive object detonated when he touched it near Damascus.
- [Haaland goal sees 10-men City beat United in controversial Manchester derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/haaland-goal-sees-10-men-city-beat-united-in-controversial-manchester-derby/): Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland’s controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.
- [​Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/bangsamoros-parliamentary-election-is-a-turning-point/): It’s a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.
- [Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel supplies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/trump-tells-zelenskyy-to-stop-hitting-russian-diesel-supplies/): The US president says Ukraine’s attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.
- [French TV programme pulled after actress speaks out on Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/french-tv-programme-pulled-after-actress-speaks-out-on-gaza/): France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide.
- [World leaders gather in New Delhi for final day of BRICS summit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/world-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi-for-final-day-of-brics-summit/): BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for the final day of the summit amid divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
- [Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/six-killed-130-missing-after-indonesian-passenger-ship-capsizes/): Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.
- [F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/f1-leader-antonelli-wins-spanish-grand-prix-as-unlucky-norris-misses-out/): The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.
- [Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/kosovo-approves-new-government-after-months-of-political-deadlock/): A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.
- [Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/ukrainian-drone-evades-russian-helicopter-fire-to-strike-oil-tanker/): Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker
- [US Open men’s singles final live: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/us-open-mens-singles-final-live-alexander-zverev-vs-ben-shelton/): Follow our live build-up, predictions, score, match photos and text commentary stream of the men’s final in New York.
- [More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti amid Houthi advances](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/more-than-2000-yemenis-flee-to-djibouti-amid-houthi-advances/): Escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast has driven more than 2,000 Yemenis across the Red Sea to Djibouti.
- [Red Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/red-sea-nations-watch-as-houthis-seize-bab-al-mandeb-strait/): Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.
- [What are the five pros and cons of artificial intelligence?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/what-are-the-five-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence/): AI creates new opportunities in programming and automation, but experts warn of risks to early-career workers.
- [Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/villagers-in-india-tie-technician-to-cell-tower-over-5g-failure/): Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure
- [Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/iran-gcc-summit-whats-behind-the-meeting-why-is-bahrain-not-attending/): Iran says it plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman to help strengthen shared regional security.
- [The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/the-houthis-escalation-in-yemen-could-flop/): The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.
- [The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/the-iran-war-reveals-the-limits-of-brics/): The bloc struggles to translate its economic weight into geopolitical sway. But there may be a silver lining to it.
- [Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/ukraine-drone-strikes-kill-four-as-russia-attacks-close-to-poland-border/): Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.
- [How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/how-israels-destruction-of-south-lebanon-is-making-displacement-permanent/): With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.
- [Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/renewed-fighting-worsens-yemens-humanitarian-crisis/): Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
- [Philippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflict](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/philippines-set-for-historic-vote-in-bangsamoro-after-decades-of-conflict/): Philippines set for historic vote in Bangsamoro after decades of conflict
- [A dignified life is a ‘distant dream’ for many Iranian families amid US war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/a-dignified-life-is-a-distant-dream-for-many-iranian-families-amid-us-war/): With constant degredation and no real prospects of improvement in the foreseeable future, Iranians are losing hope.
- [BRICS summit 2026: What are the key takeaways?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/brics-summit-2026-what-are-the-key-takeaways/): The 11-nation bloc avoids condemning the US-Israel war on Iran, showing the divisions among the members.
- [India vs Sri Lanka live: Asia Cup final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-asia-cup-final/): Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, scores, photos and text commentary stream from the final in Dubai.
- [LIVE: Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/live-manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-2/): Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland star in the derby.
- [Israeli attack on Gaza kills two Palestinians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/israeli-attack-on-gaza-kills-two-palestinians/): Israeli strikes on Palestinian territory persist despite a ‘ceasefire’ brokered by the United States.
- [Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/fighting-continues-between-yemen-govt-forces-houthis-what-is-the-latest/): Government forces and Saudi Arabia carry out air attacks to stop Houthis’ advance as thousands displaced by conflict.
- [A kingdom within a republic: Inside Uganda’s Buganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/a-kingdom-within-a-republic-inside-ugandas-buganda/): The kingdom’s traditions and institutions have endured through colonial rule, independence and decades of upheaval.
- [Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/voting-under-way-in-sweden-election-that-could-see-far-right-enter-govt/): The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
- [Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/niger-military-government-reshuffles-army-command-weeks-after-deadly-mutiny/): New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers’ grip on power.
- [Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/olympic-flame-arrives-in-senegal-for-first-ever-olympic-event-in-africa/): Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
- [Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/mosque-and-homes-damaged-in-saudi-arabia-after-alleged-houthi-strike/): Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
- [Rescuers search for 140 people after Indonesian passenger ship sinks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/rescuers-search-for-140-people-after-indonesian-passenger-ship-sinks/): Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
- [Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/mystery-son-and-disputed-heir-ugandas-king-buried-amid-succession-dispute/): The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.
- [Wildfire rages on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast island of Brac](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/wildfire-rages-on-croatias-dalmatian-coast-island-of-brac/): Croatian authorities have issued an emergency alert as a wildfire rages on Brac Island, off the Dalmatian coast.
- [1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/1400-yemenis-flee-to-djibouti-within-24-hours/): Yemeni refugees arrive in Obock, Djibouti, within 24 hours as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- [One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/one-dead-more-than-30-missing-after-vanuatu-ferry-sinks-pms-office-says/): Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
- [Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/iraq-seizes-drone-launching-platform-used-for-targeting-saudi-oil-pipeline/): Saudi authorities trace the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.
- [‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/we-started-to-plummet-turbulence-rocks-turkish-airlines-flight/): Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight.
- [Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/yemens-houthis-seize-strategic-mayun-island-in-red-sea/): Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
- [Iran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/irans-pezeshkian-we-are-not-at-war-with-saudi-arabia/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not at war with Saudi Arabia.
- [Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/why-spains-new-sahrawi-citizenship-law-matters-to-morocco/): The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.
- [Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/houthi-projectile-wounds-two-damages-mosque-in-jazan-region-saudi-says/): The Houthis claim their attack targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah.
- [Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/trump-says-he-would-love-to-see-a-united-ireland-during-irish-visit/): US President Donald Trump said he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland.
- [Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-thump-rayo-vallecano-4-1-in-la-liga/): Goals from Bellingham and Carreras ease pressure on Madrid manager Mourinho after they lost their last league game.
- [Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/death-toll-from-philippine-ferry-fire-rises-to-76/): The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing
- [Teen rescued after clinging to boat for two days off Alaska](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/teen-rescued-after-clinging-to-boat-for-two-days-off-alaska/): A 15-year-old boy was miraculously rescued after spending two days clinging to his capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
- [Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/13/iran-war-live-saudi-arabia-and-houthis-trade-strikes-over-bab-al-mandeb/): Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry
- [Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest far-right party AfD](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/tens-of-thousands-march-across-germany-to-protest-far-right-party-afd/): Protesters in about 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, demand the banning of the Alternative for Germany.
- [Arteta seethes at Sunderland penalty decision despite Arsenal win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/arteta-seethes-at-sunderland-penalty-decision-despite-arsenal-win/): Arsenal maintain perfect start to the season with their fourth win, thanks to goals from Guimaraes and Saka.
- [Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/elena-rybakina-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-in-us-open-womens-singles-final/): The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.
- [Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/alexander-zverev-vs-ben-shelton-us-open-mens-singles-final-all-to-know/): Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US final, hoping to end a 23-year drought in Grand Slams for American men.
- [First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/first-naval-battle-between-drones-takes-place-in-the-black-sea/): The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.
- [USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/usa-edge-spain-to-book-womens-basketball-world-cup-final-against-france/): USA emerged 76-66 winners in a tense semifinal after Gabby Williams-led France powered past hosts Germany 86-64.
- [Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 elderly residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/fire-at-nursing-home-in-chile-kills-16-elderly-residents/): The facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings over regulatory violations since 2019.
- [Second crypto billionaire donates record $49m to far-right Reform UK](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/second-crypto-billionaire-donates-record-49m-to-far-right-reform-uk/): The two donations increase the total sum of money pledged to Reform since Friday to $97m.
- [Ebola spreads to seventh DRC province as gov’t insists cases are declining](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/ebola-spreads-to-seventh-drc-province-as-govt-insists-cases-are-declining/): Ebola has reached a seventh DR Congo province after an infected man travelled through Rwanda and Uganda.
- [Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/will-houthi-advances-in-yemen-give-iran-leverage-in-its-war-with-the-us/): The Iranian ally seizes Yemen’s Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- [Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/bahrain-says-it-will-not-participate-in-irans-proposed-hormuz-meeting/): Iran tells Al Jazeera that Monday’s meeting is a sign of ‘good intentions’ towards neighbouring countries.
- [US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/us-court-blocks-trump-administration-plan-to-cut-disaster-agency-workforce/): US President Donald Trump has said he would like to abolish the agency.
- [Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/gaza-genocide-documentary-naza-wins-special-jury-prize-at-venice/): ‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
- [Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/israel-bombs-southern-lebanon-as-talks-postponed/): The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.
- [Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/iran-uae-hold-first-talks-at-brics-summit-since-conflict-began/): Iran’s President has met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince at the BRICS summit for their highest-level talks since the war began.
- [Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/iraq-probes-drone-strikes-on-saudi-arabia-shuts-three-crossings-to-iran/): PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.
- [Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/afghan-woman-deported-in-first-use-of-us-alien-terrorist-removal-court/): Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.
- [Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/selling-the-war-purges-polygraphs-and-propaganda/): The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.
- [Chelsea draw with Hull, Liverpool held by Fulham and Villa remain winless](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/chelsea-draw-with-hull-liverpool-held-by-fulham-and-villa-remain-winless/): Hull nearly claim Premier League win at Chelsea, while Liverpool and Fulham fire blanks and Aston Villa lose again.
- [Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live: US Open women’s singles final 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/aryna-sabalenka-vs-elena-rybakina-live-us-open-womens-singles-final-2026/): Follow our live build-up, predictions, head-to-head stats, scores, photos and commentary from the final in New York.
- [Couple welcomes child from embryo frozen for 22 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/couple-welcomes-child-from-embryo-frozen-for-22-years/): A Greek couple has welcomed a child using an embryo frozen for 22 years.
- [Man arrested over killing of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from tree](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/man-arrested-over-killing-of-tasia-fortune-found-hanging-from-tree/): Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree.
- [India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/india-vs-sri-lanka-womens-t20-asia-cup-2026-final-schedule-teams-form/): Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final in Dubai.
- [Danish FA allege FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino’s plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/danish-fa-allege-fifa-legal-committee-evaded-questions-on-infantinos-plan/): FIFA Legal Committee accused of evading questions on controversial World Cup proposal put forward by Gianni Infantino.
- [At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/at-least-seven-killed-in-fire-at-prison-in-northern-syria/): Inmates rioted following protests in the city of Kobane over the killing of former Kurdish fighter, state media reports.
- [US court rejects Trump’s emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/us-court-rejects-trumps-emergency-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-open/): The ruling says the Energy Department exceeded its authority by extending the plant’s operation.
- [DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/dr-congos-worst-ebola-epidemic-ever-passes-7000-cases/): DRC detected the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in mid-May; nearly 3,400 people have since died.
- [Will the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/will-the-houthi-attacks-activate-the-mecca-pact/): If there is a Saudi request, Pakistan and Turkiye will intervene, but direct involvement in the Yemen war is unlikely.
- [Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/12/trump-says-a-unified-ireland-would-be-fantastic-during-irish-visit/): British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.
- [Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/saudi-arabia-faces-high-stakes-choices-as-war-with-houthis-escalates/): Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.
- [Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/houthi-run-tv-releases-video-of-abandoned-mocha-airport/): Houthi-run TV has aired drone video of Yemen’s Mocha International Airport, empty and abandoned.
- [South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/south-korea-embraces-central-asian-leaders-looking-to-boost-regional-clout/): Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.
- [Bangladesh hands death sentences to 7 aides of ousted Prime Minister Hasina](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/bangladesh-hands-death-sentences-to-7-aides-of-ousted-prime-minister-hasina/): Seven members of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League convicted of crimes including murder, provoking killings.
- [What are ‘space weapons’, which US says it has deployed into orbit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/what-are-space-weapons-which-us-says-it-has-deployed-into-orbit/): The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
- [Who is NFL billionaire Robert Kraft?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/who-is-nfl-billionaire-robert-kraft/): Who is Robert Kraft, the Epstein-linked NFL billionaire and why did he get Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour?
- [US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/us-repeals-pollution-limits-for-fossil-fuel-power-plants/): The US Environmental Protection Agency ends a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-will-pause-attacks-if-russia-spares-infrastructure/): Zelenskyy insists de-escalation depends on US ensuring Russia’s genuine readiness to stop war and attacks on Ukraine.
- [Athletes share ‘what women in sport look like’ to rebut Sydney Sweeney ad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/athletes-share-what-women-in-sport-look-like-to-rebut-sydney-sweeney-ad/): Female athletes are against a sports-betting ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
- [India vs Afghanistan live: T20 cricket match](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/india-vs-afghanistan-live-t20-cricket-match/): Follow our live build-up, team news, predictions, score, photos and live text commentary stream in New Delhi.
- [Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/thousands-flee-to-djibouti-amid-renewed-yemen-fighting/): More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more.
- [Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/why-is-pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-suing-columbia-university/): Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.
- [Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/dozens-of-aircraft-hundreds-of-buildings-us-loss-to-iran-attacks-revealed/): The Pentagon watchdog’s report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.
- [Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/benchmark-us-government-bond-yield-hits-19-year-peak-as-oil-prices-surge/): The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
- [UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/un-experts-say-belarus-justice-system-used-to-target-lukashenko-opponents/): The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
- [Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/nairobi-to-host-world-athletics-championships-in-2029/): Kenyan capital to host Africa’s first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome.
- [US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trumps-plans-on-postal-ballots-why-it-matters/): Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
- [Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/hungary-to-amend-anti-lgbtq-law-to-align-with-eu-standards/): A new bill will remove references to banning the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality.
- [What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/what-to-watch-in-the-uss-delaware-primary-elections/): It’s the last state primary scheduled before November’s midterm elections.
- [Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/houthis-say-air-strikes-hit-yemen-after-saudi-arabia-vows-firm-response/): Saudi-led coalition promises to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
- [Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/mitch-mcconnell-returns-to-us-senate-after-three-month-absence/): Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
- [Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/palestine-weekly-settlement-sanctions-spark-diplomatic-crisis/): New B’Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel’s ‘project of elimination’ of Palestinians.
- [Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/leeds-united-defeat-newcastle-4-1-to-go-third-in-premier-league/): Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Bogle boost Leeds’ standing in the league table.
- [BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/bjp-effect-beef-is-vanishing-from-indias-bengal-forcing-diet-changes/): Since Prime Minister Modi’s BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.
- [Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/millions-line-up-for-sacred-henna-at-indian-temple/): Drone visuals show masses lining up at Indian temple for sacred henna, believed to help unmarried people find a match.
- [Emmy winners 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/emmy-winners-2026-widows-bay-and-the-pitt-dominate/): Jean Smart earns fifth Emmy for ‘Hacks’, becoming the first to win lead comedy actress for every season of the show.
- [Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/spectacular-turtle-nesting-event-in-southern-mexico/): More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have arrived at a beach in southern Mexico in the latest mass nesting.
- [Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/internet-shutdown-crosses-100-days-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir/): Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.
- [US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-mail-ballot-restrictions-ahead-of-midterms/): US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
- [Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/trump-calls-interrupts-nvidia-ceo-to-say-ai-fears-are-a-hoax/): US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia’s CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.
- [Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/viral-hit-and-run-raises-road-rage-questions-in-india/): Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
- [Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/suspected-bicycle-thief-dies-during-arrest-in-netherlands/): Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
- [Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/trump-administration-suffers-double-legal-setback-over-immigration-rules/): Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
- [Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/russia-resupplies-military-bases-in-syria-for-first-time-under-new-deal/): Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
- [B’Tselem: Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/btselem-israeli-settler-violence-aims-to-eliminate-palestinian-existence/): Israeli rights group B’Tselem says Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence.
- [Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/iran-war-live-centcom-disputes-irgc-claim-supertanker-struck-by-hormuz-nav/): CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/sweden-election-is-too-close-to-call-as-far-right-loses-ground/): Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
- [Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/geneva-talks-put-rwanda-drc-peace-deal-to-the-test/): The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
- [‘Columbia did not care’: Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/columbia-did-not-care-mahmoud-khalil-files-discrimination-lawsuit/): Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.
- [Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-cut-from-ed-sheeran-tour-for-pro-palestine-stance/): Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
- [US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/us-repeals-rules-limiting-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-power-plants/): The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and ‘unleash’ American energy.
- [Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/israeli-attack-targets-gaza-displacement-camp/): Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
- [Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/landowners-in-texas-ask-court-to-stop-trump-border-wall/): Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
- [Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/finland-shelters-under-french-nuclear-umbrella-amid-russian-us-uncertainty/): Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.
- [Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/multiple-vehicle-road-crash-in-south-africa-kills-21/): Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa. 
- [Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-following-palestine-advocacy/): Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore’s rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
- [Austria denies entry to Iranian official after UN ruling](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/austria-denies-entry-to-iranian-official-after-un-ruling/): Iran accused Austria of reversing its approval of an Iranian delegation to the IAEA under external pressure.
- [Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/inside-the-houthis-expanding-war-economy-in-yemen/): The Houthis have restructured Yemen’s commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.
- [Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/djibouti-humanitarian-situation-worsens-as-yemenis-seek-refuge/): Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
- [Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/trump-says-calls-for-more-control-on-ai-are-a-sick-conspiracy/): US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.
- [Jerusalem Daily: A new report on the erosion of Palestinian life](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/jerusalem-daily-a-new-report-on-the-erosion-of-palestinian-life/): Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, according to a new report and Israel threatens NAZA film directors.
- [NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russian strikes near border](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/nato-pledges-increased-ukraine-support-as-russian-strikes-near-border/): NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to ‘scare’ them off.
- [Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/private-schools-become-a-costly-choice-for-struggling-parents-in-gaza/): Gaza families face difficult choices: send children to schools in tents with few resources to pay for private school.
- [Syria fuel price hikes test public patience with economic recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/syria-fuel-price-hikes-test-public-patience-with-economic-recovery/): Anger rises in Syrian cities as fuel price hikes burden struggling households amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
- [EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/eu-states-to-raise-game-as-arctic-becomes-strategic-geopolitical-frontier/): Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.
- [Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/carney-pitches-canada-to-global-investors-amid-us-trade-war/): Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.
- [India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/india-to-supply-nepal-electricity-after-floods-wrecked-hydropower-projects/): India to provide Nepal with 654 megawatts of electricity daily to meet urgent needs after devastating glacial floods.
- [North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/north-korea-thrash-bangladesh-10-0-in-asian-games-womens-football/): North Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.
- [Pakistan fined, docked 11 points in Edgbaston Test for slow over rate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/pakistan-fined-docked-11-points-in-edgbaston-test-for-slow-over-rate/): The visitors were 11 overs short of their target as England won the match by eight wickets to sweep the series 3-0.
- [Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/leaders-of-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-unite-for-self-determination/): Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has ‘no right’ to block democracy.
- [Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/man-dies-after-french-police-officer-throws-him-on-the-ground/): Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground.
- [Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/why-middle-east-tensions-are-pushing-oil-prices-above-100/): Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/fiscal-pressure-from-iran-war-clouds-gulf-states-us-spending-plans/): Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.
- [China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/china-rejects-ai-threat-narratives-urges-global-cooperation/): China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.
- [Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/burnham-must-establish-an-inquiry-into-britains-role-in-the-gaza-genocide/): Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.
- [Going to school under Israeli occupation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/going-to-school-under-israeli-occupation/): In al-Mughayyir, a village north-east of Ramallah, going to school means passing soldiers just to get to class.
- [Can a party be leftist and Zionist?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/can-a-party-be-leftist-and-zionist/): No, it cannot. But the concept of leftist Zionism is still being pushed to cover up its racist, colonial nature.
- [Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/why-is-trump-warning-zelenskyy-not-to-hit-russian-diesel-refineries/): Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia’s war rather than US actions.
- [How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/how-can-the-islamic-world-challenge-western-narratives-about-it/): University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam
- [‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/silent-cold-war-why-calls-to-slow-ai-have-sparked-new-us-china-frontier/): Anthropic CEO urges restricted China access to AI tech, sparking accusations of US technological dominance strategies.
- [Israel working to eliminate Palestinian presence from West Bank, NGO warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/israel-working-to-eliminate-palestinian-presence-from-west-bank-ngo-warns/): Israeli human rights group B’Tselem details five mechanisms used by Israel to dismantle Palestinian collective life.
- [Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/why-saudi-arabias-east-west-pipeline-matters-for-global-oil/): The 1,200km (745-mile) pipeline has been temporarily closed, affecting up to 5 percent of global oil supply.
- [‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/attacks-will-be-fully-autonomous-russia-ukraine-race-towards-ai-warfare/): Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.
- [Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/temporary-hormuz-solution-deferred-as-iran-arab-summit-falls-through/): Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.
- [Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/why-the-houthi-advance-towards-yemens-marib-taiz-matters/): Marib is home to Yemen’s oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz’s location makes it critical.
- [US may be ‘forced to intervene’ in the Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/us-may-be-forced-to-intervene-in-the-red-sea/): US may be ‘forced to intervene’ in the Red Sea
- [Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/strait-of-hormuz-talks-postponed-due-to-yemen-events-says-iran/): Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.
- [South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/south-koreas-new-manager-robert-moreno-dismisses-ai-coaching-allegations/): The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea’s interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
- [US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/us-says-its-clearing-hormuz-traffic-why-are-oil-futures-beyond-100/): Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.
- [Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/tom-aspinall-vacates-ufc-heavyweight-title-due-to-eye-injury/): Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.
- [South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/south-korean-officials-decry-worst-ever-asian-games-accommodation/): Organisers in Japan say they had ‘neither the manpower nor the budget’ to deal with the accommodation shortage.
- [Lamine Yamal says he ‘deserves’ Ballon d’Or but Mbappe his main rival](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/lamine-yamal-says-he-deserves-ballon-dor-but-mbappe-his-main-rival/): ‘Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,’ Yamal says before claiming he’d deserve to win the prestigious award.
- [Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/yemen-govt-forces-advance-in-taiz-as-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia/): Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
- [At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/at-least-one-dead-25-missing-after-boat-carrying-migrants-sinks-off-greece/): At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
- [Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/why-bangladesh-has-lost-1000-lives-to-measles-despite-record-vaccine-drive/): The nation has administered 20mn vaccines since April, but past slipups have led to a mounting death toll, say analysts
- [Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/fashion-industry-leader-wrestles-peta-activists/): Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists
- [Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/video-panicked-voters-scramble-in-philippines-polling-station-shooting/): Gunshots were heard at a polling station in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines.
- [The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/the-zionist-dream-of-a-state-stretching-from-the-mediterranean-to-iraq/): The story of the idea of a ‘Greater Israel’ and the Americans who want it to be a reality
- [US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/us-kennedy-center-faces-bankruptcy-washington-post-reports/): Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
- [Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/indonesia-intensifies-search-for-129-people-missing-after-ship-capsizes/): Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
- [Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/animated-map-shows-spread-of-illegal-israeli-settlements-across-palestine/): Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
- [Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/protests-break-out-across-syria-over-fuel-price-increases/): Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.
- [Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/russia-hits-ukrainian-train-shortly-after-boris-johnson-leaves-station/): A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after Former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.
- [Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/japanese-pm-backed-candidate-wins-okinawa-gubernatorial-election/): Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
- [Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/turkish-authorities-launch-anti-lgbtq-raids-detaining-dozens/): Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
- [Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/israeli-minister-threatens-to-revoke-filmmakers-citizenship-over-gaza-film/): Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film ‘vile’ after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
- [Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/residents-help-battle-forest-fires-threatening-homes-in-ecuadorian-capital/): Residents join firefighters battling forest fires that are threatening residential areas in Quito, Ecuador.
- [Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/philippines-muslim-majority-bangsamoro-region-votes-for-first-parliament/): However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.
- [Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/niger-mutiny-exposes-growing-reliance-on-russia/): The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Niger’s ties with its Sahelian allies.
- [Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/14/charlie-kirk-statue-vandalised-outside-turning-point-usa-headquarters/): Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
- [Al-Mughayyir: A village under siege](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/al-mughayyir-a-village-under-siege/): In al-Mughayyir, Palestinians say they are being squeezed into a smaller part of their own village in the West Bank.
- [Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/efforts-underway-for-zelenskyy-trump-meeting-at-un-next-week/): Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow’s war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.
- [Syria abolishes al-Assad-era ‘terrorism’ court as Kurdish tensions flare](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/syria-abolishes-al-assad-era-terrorism-court-as-kurdish-tensions-flare/): Discontent is testing President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to unify a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.
- [New video claims to show Saudi fighter jet Houthis say they shot down](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/new-video-claims-to-show-saudi-fighter-jet-houthis-say-they-shot-down/): Houthi forces have released a video claiming to show a Saudi fighter jet the group says was shot down in Yemen’s Marib.
- [Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/kosovos-former-president-guilty-of-war-crimes/): Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.
- [Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/belarus-frees-25-political-prisoners-in-return-for-us-sanctions-relief/): The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.
- [UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/uk-trade-unions-back-motion-to-boycott-and-sanction-israel/): Motion demands taking action to oppose the ‘catastrophic destruction of Gaza’ and Israeli settler violence.
- [Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/geopolitical-divides-fueling-security-council-inaction-guterres-warns/): Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.
- [US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-fed-raises-interest-rates-as-inflation-weighs-on-economy/): The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
- [Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/angry-dutch-farmers-blamed-for-railway-sabotage-what-happened/): Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.
- [Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/malaysia-offers-to-invite-myanmar-leader-in-rohingya-repatriation-push/): Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.
- [Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/poll-shows-americans-are-increasingly-alarmed-by-ais-ecological-footprint/): New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.
- [Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/can-the-us-government-punish-a-university-for-boycotting-israel/): The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.
- [Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/neturei-karta-opposing-zionism/): Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.
- [Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/djibouti-calls-for-assistance-as-thousands-of-yemenis-flee-to-country/): Djibouti’s interior minister has warned that number of people arriving in the country already exceeds national capacity.
- [Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/ex-trump-ally-marjorie-taylor-greene-says-war-on-iran-must-stop/): Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
- [Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/sweden-expels-iran-embassy-employee-citing-security-concerns/): Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against ‘Jewish and Israeli interests’ in the country.
- [Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/egypts-el-sisi-rejects-displacement-of-palestinians-from-gaza/): Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.
- [Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/mbappe-vinicius-and-konate-court-controversy-with-ceuta-solidarity-shirts/): The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.
- [Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/iran-war-has-cost-the-us-38bn-how-will-it-impact-us-economy-politics/): High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.
- [Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/israeli-double-tap-air-strike-responsible-for-killing-schoolboy-in-gaza/): Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City – a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.
- [Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/why-some-countries-fail-while-others-prosper-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/): The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.
- [Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/al-taawoun-face-stadium-closure-fine-over-jota-chants-by-fans/): Taawoun football fans chanted late Portugal player Jota’s name at Al Hilal’s Neves, prompting Ronaldo to call for a ban.
- [Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/maresca-defends-var-while-lamenting-row-dominating-win-at-manchester-united/): The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City’s win at United
- [Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/why-are-election-officials-in-the-us-preparing-for-chaos-before-midterms/): Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.
- [Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/four-years-on-iranians-reflect-on-impact-of-woman-life-freedom/): Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.
- [Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/duterte-in-person-at-icc-for-first-time-over-war-on-drugs-killings/): Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
- [FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/fifa-to-present-review-of-infantinos-shelved-investment-plan-to-council/): A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body’s Council.
- [China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/china-willing-to-safeguard-irans-legitimate-rights-official-says/): China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East’s ‘existing security architecture’.
- [Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/gold-mine-collapse-kills-at-least-70-people-in-sudans-west-kordofan/): Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.
- [EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/eu-chief-von-der-leyen-proposes-associate-member-status-for-canada/): Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union.
- [Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/alex-eala-firm-on-asian-games-participation-despite-threat-of-wta-fine/): National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.
- [US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-set-to-approve-60000-heavy-bombs-for-israel-what-that-means/): The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.
- [Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/taiz-camps-overflow-with-yemenis-fleeing-fighting-after-houthi-offensive/): The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate.
- [Israeli double-tap strike kills 15-year-old and paramedic in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/israeli-double-tap-strike-kills-15-year-old-and-paramedic-in-gaza/): A child has been killed in an Israeli double-tap strike as he rushed to help a paramedic wounded in an earlier attack.
- [India summons Pakistani diplomat after incident in Arabian Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/india-summons-pakistani-diplomat-after-incident-in-arabian-sea/): India accuses Pakistan of ignoring bilateral agreement after collison between the two countries’ navies.
- [Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/moment-kash-patels-senate-hearing-takes-bizarre-turn/): Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn
- [At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/at-least-five-killed-in-russian-drone-strike-near-ukraine-front-line/): At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says.
- [Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken ahead of Asian Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/sri-lankan-star-rumesh-pathirages-javelin-broken-ahead-of-asian-games/): Pathirage’s javelins, which he used to throw world-best distance, were broken on his flight back from Budapest.
- [Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/former-kosovo-president-hashim-thaci-convicted-of-war-crimes/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/real-madrid-stars-appear-to-hide-ceuta-solidarity-message/): Three Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.
- [NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/nbc-helicopter-crashes-in-la-killing-at-least-three/): NBC helicopter crashes in LA, killing at least three
- [Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Oct 6 friendly against Benin](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/lionel-messi-set-for-argentina-farewell-in-oct-6-friendly-against-benin/): Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the ‘farewell he truly deserves’, says Argentina football’s chief.
- [Human rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel Bonds](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/human-rights-lawyer-noura-erakat-arrested-at-hearing-against-israel-bonds/): Palestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.
- [Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/former-kosovo-president-hashim-thaci-faces-verdict-for-alleged-war-crimes/): Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.
- [Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/manchester-derby-var-error-caused-by-tunnel-vision-pro-ref-chief-webb/): Howard Webb says the referees’ body is disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland’s goal against Manchester United.
- [US charges five people over alleged Russian plots](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-charges-five-people-over-alleged-russian-plots/): Prosecutors said that the group worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services to carry out attacks and murders.
- [News helicopter crash in Los Angeles kills three, injures one](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/news-helicopter-crash-in-los-angeles-kills-three-injures-one/): NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashes while covering deadly metro bus collision from the air.
- [Republican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/republican-forces-congress-to-hold-impeachment-vote-for-pete-hegseth/): United States Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote whether to impeach Secretary of Defense
- [What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/whats-the-pinglu-canal-chinas-new-gateway-to-southeast-asia/): China’s first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia.
- [Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/seoul-court-orders-north-korea-to-pay-32-5m-for-blowing-up-office/): Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.
- [US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-house-votes-to-end-iran-war-7-republicans-join-in-favour/): For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump’s ability to continue military action.
- [Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/gaza-residential-building-collapses-six-families-reportedly-trapped/): Rescue crews in Gaza pull survivors from a collapsed building as cries for help echo beneath the rubble, witnesses say.
- [At least 10 dead, dozens missing in Gaza building collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/at-least-10-dead-dozens-missing-in-gaza-building-collapse/): At least 10 Palestinians are dead and up to 70 more are believed missing after a building collapsed in Gaza City.
- [China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/chinas-defence-chief-warns-against-coercion-avoids-us-japan-mention/): Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
- [Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/trump-administration-plans-2-8bn-sale-of-2000-pound-bombs-to-israel/): Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.
- [Anthropic CEO didn’t foresee the speed of global AI growth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/anthropic-ceo-didnt-foresee-the-speed-of-global-ai-growth/): Anthropic’s CEO says he ‘didn’t appreciate’ the speed with which AI’s growth would underpin the global economy.
- [Is US health care too broken to cure cancer?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/is-us-health-care-too-broken-to-cure-cancer/): Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone with cancer.
- [Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-drone-headed-for-mecca/): Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam’s holiest city, calling pilgrims’ security a ‘red line’
- [Attacks on Saudi oil expose Iraqi PM’s struggle to control armed factions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/attacks-on-saudi-oil-expose-iraqi-pms-struggle-to-control-armed-factions/): A senior Iraqi source points to a resistance ‘splinter’ group for the September attack on the East-West pipeline.
- [Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/israel-started-an-anti-qatar-campaign-then-scrapped-it/): Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.
- [DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/drc-rwanda-can-geneva-talks-break-the-cycle-of-war-in-eastern-congo/): M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
- [Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/saudi-arabia-cancels-oil-to-europe-over-east-west-pipeline-blast/): Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.
- [Former Maduro ally pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/former-maduro-ally-pleads-guilty-to-money-laundering-and-fraud/): Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela’s welfare programme.
- [Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/iran-war-increasing-inflation-straining-us-munitions-congressional-report/): Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.
- [Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/israeli-soldiers-rappel-from-helicopter-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
- [Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/argentina-intensifies-campaign-against-falklands-oil-companies/): Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.
- [Panic on board Iranian plane as violent shaking rips cabin apart](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/panic-on-board-iranian-plane-as-violent-shaking-rips-cabin-apart/): A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin rips apart after an emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran.
- [Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/iran-war-live-irans-top-diplomat-heads-to-china-as-war-drags-on/): Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.
- [Why is the far-right embracing crypto?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/why-is-the-far-right-embracing-crypto/): From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin.
- [Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-blames-us-tour-promoter-for-dropping-macklemore/): The British musician said it was important to “set out some facts” after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
- [Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/republican-congressman-calls-to-impeach-us-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth/): GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
- [Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/hundreds-protest-in-dr-congo-against-third-presidential-term/): Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term
- [US Senate crypto bill collapses in blow to industry](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/us-senate-crypto-bill-collapses-in-blow-to-industry/): The defeat dealt a major blow to efforts to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for digital-asset market
- [Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/algeria-faces-calls-to-drop-death-penalty-plans-after-wildfires/): Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.
- [Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/kennedy-center-closes-amid-financial-crisis-and-trump-name-dispute/): Trump claims closure of US’s Kennedy Center stems from safety concerns, urging name change as crucial for its survival.
- [Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/western-intelligence-warns-of-iranian-cyber-threats-targeting-dissidents/): Western intelligence agencies highlight ‘CHOSEN BRICK’ spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad.
- [Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/why-do-some-african-leaders-gamble-with-term-limits/): Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president’s term.
- [What makes these midterms so pivotal?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/what-makes-these-midterms-so-pivotal/): The 2026 midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Trump, party divisions and the issues driving the election.
- [Romanian shepards and farmers clash with police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/romanian-shepards-and-farmers-clash-with-police/): Dozens injured as 2,000 farmers – backed by far-right groups – protest the extension of a livestock export ban.
- [Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/israel-lacking-respect-for-dead-buried-in-gaza-rubble-un/): Human rights chief reiterates concern over war crimes evidence as remains from entire families are unearthed.
- [NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/nato-jet-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone-over-lithuania/): EU chief warns of wider conflict as border incursions stoke fears that Ukraine war is spilling into neighbouring states.
- [Police crack down on protests against constitutional change in DR Congo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/police-crack-down-on-protests-against-constitutional-change-in-dr-congo/): Demonstrations held across country against president’s proposed constitutional changes seeking third term.
- [Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/egypts-el-sisi-meets-mbs-backs-saudi-call-for-secure-red-sea-navigation/): Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.
- [India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/india-beat-afghanistan-by-seven-wickets-to-seal-t20-series/): Sanju Samson’s half century helps India seal three-match series with wins in first two games.
- [Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/etoo-could-face-cameroon-probe-over-alleged-russia-payment/): Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.
- [NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/nato-downs-drone-over-lithuania-probably-launched-by-russia/): A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
- [How an Israeli cell orchestrated an anti-Qatar campaign](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/how-an-israeli-cell-orchestrated-an-anti-qatar-campaign/): Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that influence experts and an ex-Mossad official were part of an anti-Qatar group.
- [More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/more-than-100000-displaced-as-they-flee-violence-in-yemen-un/): Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov’t and Houthis intensifies.
- [US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/us-democratic-decline-threatens-global-rule-of-law-report-warns/): Nearly half of US democracy indicators hit 50-year lows, accelerating global stability decline, warns new IDEA study.
- [Lucy Letby inquiry blames UK hospital for failure to protect babies](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/lucy-letby-inquiry-blames-uk-hospital-for-failure-to-protect-babies/): Inquiry finds parents were kept in the dark as hospital hid Lucy Letby suspicions during secret reviews.
- [FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/fbis-kash-patel-defends-hiring-policy-change-on-bestiality-prostitution/): Policy change sparks heated Senate debate; critics question its timing amid challenges in attracting new FBI agents.
- [Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/election-in-philippines-bangsamoro-region-ends-in-hung-parliament/): No party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines’ Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.
- [Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/can-china-play-peacemaker-as-irans-foreign-minister-heads-to-beijing/): Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
- [Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/russia-warns-denmark-after-near-miss-in-baltic-sea/): Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.
- [Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/champions-league-final-venues-revealed-munich-2028-barcelona-2029/): The Allianz Arena in Munich, home to Bayern, and Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2028-29 finals.
- [Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/canada-the-uk-and-australia-should-investigate-the-wck-attack-in-gaza/): Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.
- [Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/who-is-robert-kraft-pro-israel-billionaire-who-cancelled-macklemore/): Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
- [China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/china-does-not-need-to-replace-the-us-in-the-gulf/): It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.
- [Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/15/can-the-houthis-hold-on-to-yemens-strategic-western-coast/): Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.
- [Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/drone-attacks-by-colombian-armed-groups-more-than-double-in-early-2026/): Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.
- [Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/italy-to-deploy-warships-to-protect-shipping-through-bab-al-mandeb/): Italy’s defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
- [Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/critics-in-meltdown-over-us-cheese-giant-tillamook-halal-label/): Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
- [Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/japans-interest-rate-hiked-to-31-year-high-at-1-25-as-inflation-rises/): Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
- [UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/un-findings-show-us-strikes-on-minab-could-be-war-crimes/): UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
- [Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/syria-warns-israel-poses-the-greatest-threat-to-middle-east-stability/): UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.
- [Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/tunisia-floods-disrupt-capital-as-heavy-rain-traps-motorists-and-residents/): Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.
- [Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/former-assad-officer-sentenced-to-60-years-in-us-for-torture/): Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad’s regime.
- [White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/white-house-withdraws-lance-schroyers-nomination-to-lead-ice/): The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.
- [Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/iran-war-live-trump-weighs-big-decision-on-iran-tanker-hit-in-hormuz/): Trump says he faces a ‘big decision’ on whether to ‘annihilate’ his Iranian foes, adding that ‘anything could happen’.
- [Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/iran-expels-swedish-diplomat-in-retaliatory-move/): Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.
- [US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-approves-414m-uranium-investment-in-niger-two-years-after-troops-left/): Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
- [Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/migrant-crossings-to-europe-by-sea-drop-sharply-amid-heightened-risks-iom/): More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
- [Yemenis recount journey to Djibouti as refugee arrivals surge](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/yemenis-recount-journey-to-djibouti-as-refugee-arrivals-surge/): Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.
- [Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/trump-administration-approves-sale-of-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia/): The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington’s help in its war with Yemen’s Houthis.
- [US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-judge-orders-30-day-notice-prior-to-any-kennedy-center-physical-changes/): The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.
- [Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/trinidad-and-tobago-ends-state-of-emergency-amid-pushback-over-mass-arrests/): Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
- [Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/russia-election-could-other-parties-challenge-united-russia/): Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
- [At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/at-least-26-killed-in-clashes-along-sudan-south-sudan-border-region/): UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.
- [Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/russia-china-veto-un-mandate-to-monitor-iran-sanctions/): Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.
- [Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/pennsylvania-seeks-cdc-help-amid-dispute-over-us-measles-deaths/): The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.
- [US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-approves-visas-for-top-iranian-leaders-to-attend-un-general-assembly/): Iran’s delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.
- [Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/russias-plans-may-include-strikes-against-ukraines-allies-poland-says/): Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.
- [Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/why-have-chinas-oil-prices-reached-a-record-high/): Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?
- [Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/can-middle-powers-come-together-to-build-a-new-economic-alliance/): Canada’s prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.
- [Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/why-does-brazil-get-to-speak-first-at-unga/): Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?
- [Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/third-person-dies-from-malaria-in-cluster-near-germanys-frankfurt-airport/): Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.
- [Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/russia-sabotaging-power-supply-lines-at-zaporizhzhia-plant-greenpeace/): Investigation finds no evidence of Russia’s claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.
- [Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/houthi-leader-denies-targeting-mecca-vows-to-protect-holy-city/): Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.
- [Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/four-bodies-found-in-nepal-tunnel-as-flood-search-continues/): Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.
- [Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/ilhan-omar-attacker-sentenced-to-more-than-a-year-in-prison/): The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.
- [Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/abhishek-sharma-hits-record-t20-ton-as-india-beat-afghanistan-by-127-runs/): India opener Abhishek Sharma hits nine fours and 11 sixes in total of 221-7 as India seal 3-0 T20 series sweep.
- [Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/macron-and-aoun-discuss-efforts-to-back-lebanons-army-end-israeli-attacks/): The French presidency said the aim of the Paris talks was to review a Lebanese armed forces deployment plan.
- [Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/brazils-lula-announces-welfare-increases-ahead-of-presidential-election/): Government says that increase represents an adjustment for inflation that has eaten away purchasing power since 2023.
- [English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/english-fa-calls-for-infantino-to-release-fifa-world-cup-sell-off-documents/): Gianni Infantino’s World Cup selloff plan has faced global backlash with English FA latest to seek document release.
- [South Africa gender commissioner: women ‘hunted’ amid femicide crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/south-africa-gender-commissioner-women-hunted-amid-femicide-crisis/): A ninth woman has been found dead amid a wave of killings in South Africa’s Ekurhuleni region, east of Johannesburg.
- [UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/un-fact-finding-mission-says-us-committed-possible-war-crimes-in-iran/): The mission also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on recent protests.
- [Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/ireland-boycotts-eurovision-for-second-year-over-israels-inclusion/): Public broadcaster says country’s participation cannot be justified amid ‘appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza’.
- [Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/rare-ethiopian-manuscript-stolen-by-british-forces-triggers-restitution-row/): The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.
- [Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/five-killed-as-saudi-arabia-and-yemens-houthis-trade-attacks/): Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a ‘heinous lie’.
- [Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/xabi-alonso-says-chelsea-ambitions-very-clear-as-boehly-era-ends/): Chelsea announce that Clearlake will acquire the stakes of Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter.
- [China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/china-faces-oil-challenge-as-prices-soar-and-supply-options-narrow/): Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
- [What are all the sanctions Iran is under?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/what-are-all-the-sanctions-iran-is-under/): Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution – here’s what’s in place right now.
- [‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/kosovos-moves-towards-israel-are-the-price-of-aligning-with-us-policy/): Kosovo’s decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts.
- [Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/ninth-womans-body-found-as-south-africa-probes-series-of-killings/): All female victims in their 20s and 30s were killed on the outskirts of Johannesburg in the past two months.
- [Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/ghalibafs-maths-missile-at-trump-decoded-is-iran-fixing-us-interest-rates/): Iran’s speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation.
- [US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-tariffs-against-russian-oil-buyers-pass-what-it-means-for-china-india/): US sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow’s largest energy buyers.
- [Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/sweden-prime-minister-to-resign-as-left-wing-bloc-seals-narrow-election-win/): ⁠Sweden’s ⁠centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.
- [Real Madrid fan group demands Mbappe apology for Ceuta shirt snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/real-madrid-fan-group-demands-mbappe-apology-for-ceuta-shirt-snub/): Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate wore a tribute shirt partially rolled up ahead of Madrid’s 3-2 win at Elche.
- [How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/how-far-will-egypt-go-to-help-saudi-arabia-secure-the-red-sea/): Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
- [India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/india-pakistan-navy-ship-collision-sparks-alarm-over-unintended-escalation/): Pakistan says an Indian warship entered its EEZ, while India says the collision occurred in international waters.
- [LIVE: India vs Afghanistan – T20 international cricket series](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/live-india-vs-afghanistan-t20-international-cricket-series/): Follow the live build-up and coverage, with toss, team lineups and news, ahead of our text commentary steam updates.
- [‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/the-drought-has-left-its-mark-slovenias-potato-lovers-lament-low-yields/): Hundreds gather to share roast potatoes in northern Slovenia as think tank warns ‘chips are down’ across Europe.
- [Why is inflation rising again around the world?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/why-is-inflation-rising-again-around-the-world/): Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.
- [Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/gaza-repairman-helps-journalists-to-keep-documenting-genocide/): As journalists in Gaza continue documenting the war, camera repairman Mohammed Radwan keeps damaged equipment in use.
- [India to impose controversial fee for UPI instant payments: Who benefits?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/india-to-impose-controversial-fee-for-upi-instant-payments-who-benefits/): It’s the end of an era for India’s popular instant digital payments system, which has been free of charge until now.
- [Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/climate-change-had-major-role-in-triggering-nepal-floods-scientists-say/): The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing.
- [What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/whats-the-asian-games-accommodation-crisis-and-where-will-athletes-stay/): In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes’ village but now faces a backlash.
- [Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/beckham-backs-messi-for-ballon-dor-after-netting-100th-inter-miami-goal/): Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d’Or after Campeones Cup win.
- [At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/at-least-19-injured-in-russian-attacks-across-ukraine/): Missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions.
- [NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair’s NFL fine over Hind Rajab message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/nba-star-irving-pledges-to-pay-al-shaairs-nfl-fine-over-hind-rajab-message/): Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for wearing the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black.
- [UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/uk-charities-protest-groups-condemn-israeli-ban-threat-after-sanctions/): Having warned London of ‘consequences’ for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action.
- [Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/lebanon-security-talks-in-paris-to-focus-on-post-unifil-alternatives/): The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a “ceasefire”.
- [‘Poor bear the impact’: Sugar prices soar in India, souring festive season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/poor-bear-the-impact-sugar-prices-soar-in-india-souring-festive-season/): India is one of the world’s largest sugar consumers, but usually produces much more.
- [Palestinians use radio to navigate Israeli occupation and pogroms](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/palestinians-use-radio-to-navigate-israeli-occupation-and-pogroms/): Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim explains how Palestinians use local radio to navigate Israel’s occupation and settler pogroms.
- [Netanyahu threatens to revoke Israeli citizenship of NAZA filmmakers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/netanyahu-threatens-to-revoke-israeli-citizenship-of-naza-filmmakers/): Israeli prime minister pledges to advance two bills aimed at addressing the ‘immense damage’ done to Israeli soldiers.
- [Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/syrian-man-uncovers-library-hidden-behind-wall-for-15-years/): Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime.
- [Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/pernicious-states-towards-a-new-grammar-of-international-relations/): We have names for weak and failing states. We need one for superpowers that cause global harm.
- [India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/india-warns-new-us-tariffs-over-russian-oil-could-impact-ties/): New Delhi says it has ‘made clear’ its determination to ‘protect its trade and economic interests’.
- [What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/what-are-the-biggest-ai-companies-and-how-much-are-they-worth/): As AI firms push for greater controls on the industry, Al Jazeera unpacks the value of the main companies in the sector.
- [OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/openai-reports-more-incidents-of-models-acting-deceptively/): The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
- [Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/israel-weaponises-ai-for-west-bank-demolitions/): AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
- [US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-bars-palestinian-president-from-attending-unga-for-second-year/): The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
- [Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/can-ai-regulation-keep-america-ahead-of-china/): As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.
- [Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/trump-threatens-to-end-trade-with-mexico-and-europe-after-rate-hike/): US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
- [Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/argentinian-judge-orders-suspension-of-falklands-oil-project/): The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
- [Yemeni forces target Houthis and a Saudi base as US rules out direct role](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/yemeni-forces-target-houthis-and-a-saudi-base-as-us-rules-out-direct-role/): Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
- [US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-extends-visa-ban-on-palestinian-officials-before-un-general-assembly/): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
- [Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/floods-return-to-valencia-with-2024-tragedy-still-fresh-in-mind/): Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
- [Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/moroccos-2026-election-a-test-of-political-trust-and-engagement/): Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
- [Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/verstappen-beats-100-go-karters-in-fun-silverstone-race/): Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
- [Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/reports-us-houthis-make-secret-deal-over-yemen-war/): Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
- [NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/nhl-superstar-ovechkin-was-asked-to-film-putin-ad-team-says/): Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
- [Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/trump-says-canada-becoming-eu-associate-member-could-be-hostile-act/): The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
- [US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade ‘highly effective’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/us-centcom-tells-al-jazeera-hormuz-blockade-highly-effective/): The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘highly effective’.
- [Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/congress-passes-sweeping-us-sanctions-bill-targeting-russia/): The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
- [UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/uk-and-canada-discuss-ai-risks-and-defence-ties-in-first-bilateral-meeting/): UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
- [Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-nearing-end-of-war-claims-tehran-direct-talks/): President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.
- [Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/17/three-dead-after-flooding-inundates-navajo-nation-in-new-mexico/): Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
- [For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/for-checkpoint-and-settler-attack-news-palestinians-tune-into-the-radio/): Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.
- [What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/what-to-know-about-us-federal-reserves-first-interest-rate-hike-in-3-years/): The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump’s demands for lower rates.
- [‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/people-dont-have-money-syrian-fuel-hikes-deepen-economic-pain/): Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.
- [US military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-military-claims-strait-of-hormuz-remains-open-amid-ongoing-blockade/): The comments from a US CENTCOM spokesperson come amid continued tensions over shipping through the vital waterway.
- [Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies, upgrading diplomatic ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/israel-and-morocco-agree-to-open-embassies-upgrading-diplomatic-ties/): Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
- [Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/manchester-united-lose-3-2-to-brighton-crash-out-of-league-cup/): Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
- [Macklemore pledges $1m in tour earnings to Palestinian groups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/macklemore-pledges-1m-in-tour-earnings-to-palestinian-groups/): The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.
- [Displaced Syrians dig through hills of garbage to make a living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/displaced-syrians-dig-through-hills-of-garbage-to-make-a-living/): Displaced Syrians are digging through mountains of burning garbage searching for recyclable materials to make a living.
- [US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/us-removes-venezuela-from-list-of-drug-transit-production-countries/): Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
- [Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/rescue-workers-search-for-survivors-after-gaza-building-collapse/): Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapse
- [Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/16/republican-us-senator-slams-trump-vaccine-policy-amid-rising-measles-deaths/): US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump’s pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.
- [Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in Tehran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/iran-stages-show-of-force-during-mobilisation-campaign-in-tehran/): Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.
- [LIVE: Brighton vs Arsenal – Premier League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/live-brighton-vs-arsenal-premier-league/): Follow live updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, ahead of our text commentary stream coverage.
- [East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/east-asia-how-ai-is-changing-the-way-we-bid-farewell-to-loved-ones/): 101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.
- [NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/nfl-star-azeez-al-shaair-speaks-out-after-fine-over-hind-rajab-message/): Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
- [Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/can-trump-ban-cnn-news-outlets-he-doesnt-like-from-the-white-house/): The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
- [EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/eu-urges-us-to-lift-travel-ban-on-palestinian-delegation-for-unga-meeting/): The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
- [Africa’s Green Revolution threatens traditional foods](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/africas-green-revolution-threatens-traditional-foods/): The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
- [Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-says-us-has-permanent-control-of-greenland-security-does-it/): New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump’s previously stated goal of US ‘ownership’ of the island.
- [NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/naza-why-are-old-gaza-allegations-causing-new-fury-in-israel/): Israeli soldiers’ Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country’s political establishment.
- [Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/turkiye-revokes-operating-licence-of-irans-bank-mellat-in-istanbul/): The Iranian lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
- [Ugo Ugochukwu: Road to F1](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/ugo-ugochukwu-road-to-f1/): Ugo Ugochukwu has become the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
- [Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-settled-for-less-with-new-us-denmark-greenland-security-deal/): The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
- [Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/brentford-beat-chelsea-3-0-to-shatter-alonsos-london-honeymoon/): Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.
- [Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/could-us-pull-one-third-of-troops-from-europe-what-that-would-mean/): US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
- [Russia’s elections are more than political theatre](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/russias-elections-are-more-than-political-theatre/): For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
- [UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/uk-jails-teen-asylum-seeker-for-steering-overcrowded-channel-migrant-boat/): The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.
- [Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/indonesia-ferry-search-divers-retrieve-three-bodies-126-people-missing/): Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.
- [Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/brazilian-police-capture-suspected-serial-killer-disguised-as-a-woman/): Brazilian police say they will reopen dozens of cases after they arrested a self-confessed serial killer.
- [Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trumps-threats-to-demolish-kennedy-center-sparks-protest/): Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.
- [Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/bolivias-congress-approves-1-9bn-imf-loan-amid-protest-threats/): Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
- [The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/the-nepal-floods-question-when-the-himalayas-collapse-who-gets-warned/): The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored.
- [Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-bans-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-the-white-house/): Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of ‘fake news.’
- [Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/japan-has-record-100000-people-aged-over-100-how-societies-are-ageing/): Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.
- [Report: More US troops have died in Iran war than Pentagon says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/report-more-us-troops-have-died-in-iran-war-than-pentagon-says/): The Pentagon publicly lists 18 US military deaths since the Iran war began.
- [North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/north-korea-dismisses-un-nuclear-watchdog-resolution/): The country rebukes the UN atomic agency’s ‘double standards’ and says nuclear status is ‘irreversible’.
- [US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/us-court-blocks-trump-plan-to-deport-migrants-to-third-countries/): US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.
- [South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/south-africans-voice-their-anger-as-hundreds-hold-femicide-vigil/): Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa.
- [Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-signs-sweeping-russia-sanctions-over-ukraine-war/): New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin’s war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.
- [Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/googles-gemini-ai-hacks-3-companies-in-security-test-then-stops/): Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.
- [Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/iranian-women-defy-law-and-run-tehran-race-without-hijab/): Hundreds of Iranian women defy hijab law in Tehran 10K race.
- [Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-says-denmark-deal-gives-us-security-control-over-greenland/): Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.
- [Iran war live: Trump extends sanctions on Iran, Houthi supporters in Sanaa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/iran-war-live-trump-extends-sanctions-on-iran-houthi-supporters-in-sanaa/): Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran.
- [Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/israeli-strike-on-motorcycle-kills-palestinian-in-gaza-city-injures-child/): Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza’s health sector faces total collapse.
- [Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/houthis-accuse-saudi-arabia-of-launching-26-strikes-in-24-hours/): The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
- [Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/super-macklemore-64-video-game-mocks-sheeran-concert-controversy/): In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.
- [Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/trump-claims-deal-with-denmark-gives-us-permanent-control-over-greenland/): Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.
- [UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/uk-court-clears-woman-of-voicing-support-for-hamas-in-university-speech/): Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians’ right to resist.
- [Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/germany-receives-first-f-35-jet-from-us-as-nato-boosts-military-spending/): Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
- [New cat species found, first in more than 100 years](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/new-cat-species-found-first-in-more-than-100-years/): A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century.
- [Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/brighton-vs-arsenal-premier-league-predictions-teams-lineups/): Premier League holders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches to start the new season.
- [Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/syria-arrests-five-former-al-assad-era-officers-over-strikes-on-civilians/): Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.
- [‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/daughter-of-damascus-assala-performs-in-syria-after-15-year-exile/): Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.
- [England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/england-fast-bowler-carse-to-face-no-charges-over-alleged-nightclub-assault/): Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.
- [Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/two-injured-by-israeli-shelling-as-troops-advance-in-southern-lebanon/): Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.
- [Trump bans news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/trump-bans-news-outlets-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-white-house/): The US president criticised the outlets’ coverage of him and his administration.
- [Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/lebanese-artist-turns-israeli-missile-debris-into-art/): In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
- [Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/russia-labels-cannes-winning-director-andrey-zvyagintsev-a-foreign-agent/): Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, ⁠has been critical of the war in Ukraine.
- [Police clear Ceuta migrants off beaches in Spanish enclave](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/police-clear-ceuta-migrants-off-beaches-in-spanish-enclave/): At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.
- [Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/russias-drones-threaten-kyiv-bound-western-officials-as-war-effort-stalls/): Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in the east.
- [Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-chairman/): Buffett will become chairman emeritus immediately and his son Howard will become chairman.
- [Do elections in Russia make a difference?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/do-elections-in-russia-make-a-difference/): Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
- [Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/mexicos-sheinbaum-says-she-spoke-with-trump-as-trade-negotiations-continue/): Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/jerusalem-daily-netanyahu-says-he-will-change-the-face-of-the-middle-east/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East’
- [UEFA, CONCACAF challenge FIFA on reserves and demand $10m payout to members](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/uefa-concacaf-challenge-fifa-on-reserves-and-demand-10m-payout-to-members/): Confederation chiefs call on Gianni Infantino to make $2.1bn payout to all FIFA’s 211 member associations.
- [Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/iranians-rally-in-biggest-show-of-defiance-against-us-since-war-began/): Volunteers rallied through downtown Tehran to join campaign highlighting ‘self-sacrifice’ for Iran.
- [More than 112,000 displaced by Yemen fighting; thousands flee to Djibouti](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/more-than-112000-displaced-by-yemen-fighting-thousands-flee-to-djibouti/): United Nations says 22 million people need humanitarian aid as conflict intensifies.
- [Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/real-madrids-kylian-mbappe-ends-nike-partnership-to-join-swiss-brand-on/): On, which is set to launch its first football boots next year, also appointed Thierry Henry as its football director.
- [Real Madrid President says Ceuta visit not related to ‘recent news’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/real-madrid-president-says-ceuta-visit-not-related-to-recent-news/): Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe rolled up T-shirts showing support for Ceuta, but President trip ‘unrelated’.
- [Carrick brushes off questions over his Manchester United future](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/carrick-brushes-off-questions-over-his-manchester-united-future/): Michael Carrick says he expected tough season start as he rebuffs questions about his role as Manchester United manager.
- [Police hit migrants with batons during camp transfer in Ceuta](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/police-hit-migrants-with-batons-during-camp-transfer-in-ceuta/): Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp.
- [Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/nigerian-forces-fire-at-protesters-rallying-over-deaths-of-detained-miners/): Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.
- [The cost of Iran’s regional leverage](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/the-cost-of-irans-regional-leverage/): Tehran’s use of pressure across the region is putting its rapprochement with Gulf states under increasing strain.
- [Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism ‘a thousand times’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/barcelonas-lamine-yamal-says-he-has-experienced-racism-a-thousand-times/): Spain’s Lamine Yamal says most racism he has suffered has come from people unaware of their own comments or behaviour.
- [Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/russia-seizes-assets-of-french-firms-summons-uk-envoy-over-ukraine-support/): Kremlin calls UK’s support for Ukraine an endorsement of ‘terrorism’ after recent escalation in weapons supply.
- [Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/chinese-ship-rams-philippines-govt-vessel-in-south-china-sea-coastguard/): Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
- [FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/fifas-infantino-must-go-no-ifs-or-buts-blasts-german-fa-vice-president/): Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football’s vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino’s resignation.
- [US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/us-voter-opposition-to-war-on-iran-grows-to-new-highs-poll/): Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump’s team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
- [Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the Philippines](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/video-students-flee-deadly-school-shooting-in-the-philippines/): A 16-year-old suspected gunman has shot two students dead and injured several others at a school in the Philippines.
- [Ronaldo keeps Portugal place for Nations League as Jesus names first squad](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/ronaldo-keeps-portugal-place-for-nations-league-as-jesus-names-first-squad/): Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad to face ⁠Norway and Denmark.
- [Spain reveal Nations League squad in Ceuta in support of migration crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/spain-reveal-nations-league-squad-in-ceuta-in-support-of-migration-crisis/): World Cup winners Spain choose Ceuta to announce Nations League squad in solidarity with border crossing troubles.
- [Thailand’s Malay-Muslim separatists vow to fight as peace talks stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/thailands-malay-muslim-separatists-vow-to-fight-as-peace-talks-stall/): Thailand’s main armed separatist group, Barisan Revolusi Nasional, says it will continue fighting for self-determination
- [The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/the-view-from-russia-no-party-can-be-antiwar-in-parliamentary-election/): First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
- [How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/how-fantasy-fans-are-keeping-a-turkish-blacksmithing-tradition-alive/): In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft.
- [North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/north-korea-anthem-played-at-souths-bangladesh-hockey-match-at-asian-games/): Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea’s anthem ahead of South’s hockey match with Bangladesh.
- [Who gets to decide how quickly AI moves?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/who-gets-to-decide-how-quickly-ai-moves/): The biggest AI companies want to slow development together. The real question is what power they gain in return.
- [Deadly blast hits mosque at Pakistan police complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/deadly-blast-hits-mosque-at-pakistan-police-complex/): Several people have reportedly been killed in an explosion at a mosque near a police complex in northwest Pakistan.
- [Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/ukraine-fires-drone-barrage-as-russia-launches-elections/): Russia’s first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot.
- [Israel is killing the people who could end its wars](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/israel-is-killing-the-people-who-could-end-its-wars/): From Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, assassinations have repeatedly removed figures capable of negotiating an end to conflict.
- [‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/my-children-did-not-attack-iran-2bn-south-asians-suffer-from-distant-war/): A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
- [United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/united-nations-says-us-may-have-committed-war-crimes-in-iran-what-it-means/): UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings.
- [Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/palmer-and-alexander-arnold-recalled-after-england-world-cup-snub/): Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold back for Thomas Tuchel in Nations League, but still no place for Phil Foden.
- [Video: Influencers accused of exploiting Nepal flood survivors](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/video-influencers-accused-of-exploiting-nepal-flood-survivors/): ‘Aid influencers’ are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.
- [Why the Kremlin fears even the ‘managed opposition’ in Russia](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/why-the-kremlin-fears-even-the-managed-opposition-in-russia/): The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.
- [Bayern and England’s Kane not focused on Ballon d’Or despite 73-goal season](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/bayern-and-englands-kane-not-focused-on-ballon-dor-despite-73-goal-season/): Harry Kane could become first Ballon d’Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.
- [India star Sooryavanshi urged to be patient, says coach Gambhir](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/india-star-sooryavanshi-urged-to-be-patient-says-coach-gambhir/): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told to be patient after playing back up to Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in Sri Lanka series.
- [‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/this-is-a-war-south-africa-battles-femicide-as-womens-bodies-pile-up/): Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women’s safety.
- [Philippines school shooting leaves at least three dead, including gunman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/philippines-school-shooting-leaves-at-least-three-dead-including-gunman/): The country’s third deadly school shooting incident since June also leaves at least eight people injured.
- [Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/indonesia-acquires-first-aircraft-carrier-amid-military-upgrade/): Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
- [Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/nigerian-police-probe-death-in-custody-of-37-illegal-mining-suspects/): Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
- [In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/in-yemen-war-at-home-and-in-the-region-drives-up-prices/): Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.
- [‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/outrageous-lies-how-israeli-voters-are-shrugging-off-western-sanctions/): New sanctions highlight Israel’s isolation, yet analysts say they won’t sway voters before October’s elections.
- [UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/un-mission-alleges-crimes-against-humanity-in-iranian-protest-crackdown/): A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.
- [Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/russias-parliamentary-election-whos-on-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/): United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma’s seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again
- [Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/oman-oil-escape-route-how-ship-to-ship-transfers-work-despite-big-risks/): Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
- [Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/australia-to-detain-tourists-who-overstay-visas-amid-immigration-crackdown/): More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.
- [Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/fire-engulfs-zaporizhzhia-shopping-centre-after-russian-strike/): A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.
- [South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/south-korea-says-us-north-korea-talks-possible-rules-out-hormuz-deployment/): South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.
- [New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/new-tiger-cat-species-identified-in-bolivia-first-in-over-a-century/): Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
- [Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/could-this-economic-squeeze-sway-us-voters/): Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
- [US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/18/us-veteran-told-he-is-embarrassing-uniform-over-israeli-bonds-stance/): A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.
- [UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/un-general-assembly-live-trump-qatar-emir-to-speak-as-iran-war-dominates/): First day of high-level meeting to kick off with speeches from world leaders, including from Brazil, US, Turkiye, Qatar.
- [La Liga President Tebas slams Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/la-liga-president-tebas-slams-real-madrid-refereeing-conspiracy-claims/): Madrid boss Jose Mourinho accuses officials of bias after his side’s 2-1 derby defeat by Atletico Madrid.
- [Sri Lanka court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/sri-lanka-court-convicts-14-over-deadly-easter-bombings/): This is a breaking news story.
- [Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/iran-president-heads-to-unga-vows-to-highlight-us-oppression/): Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’
- [White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/white-house-launches-trump-tv-after-press-bans/): Days after banning a group of news organisations from the White House, the Trump administration launches ‘Trump TV’.
- [Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/why-united-nations-says-us-boat-strikes-may-be-crimes-against-humanity/): Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.
- [Man shot by ICE agent is in detention with bullet in his back](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/man-shot-by-ice-agent-is-in-detention-with-bullet-in-his-back/): Man shot by ICE agent is in detention with bullet in his back
- [Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/can-the-us-ban-iranian-airlines-worldwide-and-what-would-it-mean/): Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy.
- [Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/why-the-world-should-care-about-the-far-rights-rise-in-germany/): The AfD has a far different vision on support for Ukraine, foreign aid and Russia than the governing coalition.
- [Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/palestine-weekly-violent-disruptions-from-olive-groves-to-al-aqsa-mosque/): A new season approaches – religiously, politically and agriculturally – and with it comes corresponding escalation.
- [Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/meloni-promises-to-ban-burqas-niqabs-in-italys-schools/): Prime minister of Italy’s longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.
- [Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/trump-tariffs-hit-canadas-dairy-farmers-as-us-sales-stall/): A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/jerusalem-daily-israel-pardons-soldier-elor-azaria/): Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
- [Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/gaza-artists-honour-macklemore-for-supporting-palestine/): Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
- [Photos: Nepal flood survivors find little trace of former lives](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/photos-nepal-flood-survivors-find-little-trace-of-former-lives/): Nepal’s floods displace thousands, with survivors mourning loved ones and searching for belongings amid the debris.
- [Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in feisty La Liga derby](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/atletico-madrid-beat-10-man-real-madrid-2-1-in-feisty-la-liga-derby/): The game hinged on Dean Huijsen’s red card early in the second half for pulling down Giuliano Simeone in the box.
- [Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/central-colombia-forest-fire-threatens-tourist-town-of-villa-de-leyva/): The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.
- [Trump says monumental arch in Washington, DC will also be military complex](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/trump-says-monumental-arch-in-washington-dc-will-also-be-military-complex/): Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.
- [Kenya’s Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record by a second](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/kenyas-ngetich-breaks-women-only-half-marathon-world-record-by-a-second/): Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.
- [Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/why-have-us-prosecutors-labelled-chinas-huawei-a-criminal-enterprise/): Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.
- [The pro-Israel censors are starting to lose](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/the-pro-israel-censors-are-starting-to-lose/): The Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing.
- [Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/humanoid-robots-fight-in-cage-match-in-shanghai/): Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai
- [Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/hundreds-protest-in-tunisia-for-release-of-jailed-gaza-flotilla-activists/): Hundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
- [Venezuela quakes rescue dog ‘Tsunami’ honoured with statue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/venezuela-quakes-rescue-dog-tsunami-honoured-with-statue/): A Venezuelan rescue dog has been honoured with a statue for his search-and-rescue work after earthquakes in June.
- [Netanyahu tours tunnels underneath Al-Aqsa Mosque compound](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/netanyahu-tours-tunnels-underneath-al-aqsa-mosque-compound/): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, walked through tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
- [What’s behind Iranian authorities’ push for a mass mobilisation campaign?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/whats-behind-iranian-authorities-push-for-a-mass-mobilisation-campaign/): Iran has launched a major mobilisation drive, sparking fears of renewed conflict with the US.
- [Jews and Muslims lived together for centuries. Did Zionism tear them apart?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/jews-and-muslims-lived-together-for-centuries-did-zionism-tear-them-apart/): On Deja Vu, Rabbi Haim Sofer explores the history of the Neturei Karta movement’s opposition to Zionism.
- [Gaza’s children return to classrooms after years of Israeli attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/gazas-children-return-to-classrooms-after-years-of-israeli-attacks/): Palestinian children have returned to classrooms after Israel destroyed Gaza’s schools.
- [Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested before planned PTI march](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/former-pakistan-pm-imran-khans-sister-arrested-before-planned-pti-march/): Khan’s party condemns his sister’s arrest as an illegal attempt to silence her over PTI leader’s ongoing imprisonment.
- [Moscow attacked by more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/moscow-attacked-by-more-than-1000-ukrainian-drones/): This is the moment a drone exploded as it hit an apartment building in Moscow.
- [Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/postponing-the-future-war-and-inflation-redraw-marriage-terms-in-iran/): Iran’s cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.
- [Iran win Asian Games basketball bronze amid emotional scenes](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/iran-win-asian-games-basketball-bronze-amid-emotional-scenes/): Players celebrate podium finish that brings exemption from conscription, saying the pressure was ‘out of this world’.
- [Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/back-to-school-in-gaza-learning-in-tents-after-years-of-disruption/): After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.
- [Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/israeli-settlers-storm-al-aqsa-in-latest-targeting-of-east-jerusalem-sites/): Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation.
- [Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/pro-palestine-protesters-demonstrate-outside-ed-sheeran-concert/): Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.
- [Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-near-jenin-in-occupied-west-bank/): Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin and an Israeli settler died from his wounds in a separate shooting.
- [Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/turkish-fm-says-ready-to-meet-saudi-defence-needs-what-does-that-mean/): Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
- [Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/trumps-greenland-deal-a-triumph-of-optics/): It seems the new agreement may not be that ‘new’.
- [LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – La Liga](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/live-atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-2/): Follow updates from the Madrid derby, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
- [Anthems, transport, housing: What’s gone wrong at the Asian Games in Japan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/anthems-transport-housing-whats-gone-wrong-at-the-asian-games-in-japan/): Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes, and national anthem mix-ups headlined the Games ahead their opening in Japan.
- [What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/what-are-irans-latest-conditions-to-end-its-war-with-the-us/): Iran’s latest set of conditions come as the war has expanded into Yemen, causing oil prices to cross $100 per barrel.
- [‘There will be a very sizeable Saudi response’ to Houthi attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/there-will-be-a-very-sizeable-saudi-response-to-houthi-attacks/): Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.
- [Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/asian-games-smriti-mandhana-breaks-t20-record-as-india-beat-bangladesh/): India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women’s cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
- [Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in Turkish league](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/salah-scores-hat-trick-as-trabzonspor-beat-galatasaray-in-turkish-league/): Mohamed Salah scored three goals and created the fourth as the Turkish champions were defeated 4–0 by Trabzonspor.
- [Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/echoicide-who-decides-which-truths-survive-in-gaza/): From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
- [Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/former-england-and-tottenham-star-andros-townsend-run-over-by-pitch-roller/): Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
- [Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/mass-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow-kills-two-russia-says/): Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during ‘unprecedented’ attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference.
- [Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/germanys-berlin-mecklenburg-western-pomerania-states-head-to-polls/): About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
- [Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/journalists-locked-out-of-the-white-house-after-trump-ban/): Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
- [Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/myanmars-van-defeats-pantoja-to-retain-flyweight-title-in-ufc-331/): Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
- [How did the US recall a billion products in six months?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/how-did-the-us-recall-a-billion-products-in-six-months/): The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
- [Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/tunisian-protesters-demand-release-of-four-sumud-activists/): The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
- [State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/state-funeral-honours-hong-kongs-first-post-colonial-leader-tung-chee-hwa/): Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa’s tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
- [Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/jammertest-arctic-exercise-to-counter-satellite-jamming/): Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
- [Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-calls-gaza-situation-unjustifiable-after-palestine-controversy/): The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
- [Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/peruvian-journalist-shot-dead-after-threatening-to-expose-police/): Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.
- [Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-opens-solo-concert-with-comments-about-gaza/): Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
- [Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/moroccos-pjd-what-has-the-party-learned-from-its-dramatic-fall/): After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?
- [How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/how-much-of-a-challenge-are-recurrent-bombings-for-pakistan/): Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
- [Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/australia-seeks-big-tech-support-for-internet-safety-ai-regulation/): PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple CEO Tim Cook to back Canberra’s online safety laws to ‘keep Australians safe’.
- [Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/michelle-bachelet-exits-un-chief-race-after-low-poll-support/): Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
- [DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/dr-congo-begins-ebola-vaccination-trials-for-frontline-health-workers/): DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.
- [DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/dr-congo-rolls-out-ebola-vaccine-for-health-workers-as-death-toll-rises/): 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
- [Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/turkiye-backs-saudi-arabias-security-amid-escalating-houthi-attacks-fm/): Turkish FM highlights Turkiye’s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
- [Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/20/iran-war-live-tehran-sets-terms-for-peace-saudi-forces-foil-riyadh-attack/): Iran security chief says Tehran’s demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US’s naval blockade.
- [Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/saudi-led-coalition-says-defences-intercept-houthi-missile-fired-at-riyadh/): This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.
- [Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/lacking-equipment-but-not-ambition-gaza-students-try-to-keep-up-with-tech/): Gaza’s IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
- [Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/israels-president-pardons-soldier-who-killed-wounded-palestinian-in-2016/): Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.
- [Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/fulham-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-prediction-teams-lineups/): Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.
- [Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-will-create-ai-force-with-new-ai-czar/): The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.
- [Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/canadians-warm-to-eu-associate-membership-proposal/): From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
- [Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/denmark-says-binding-us-deal-on-greenland-wont-compromise-sovereignty/): Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.
- [Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/hegseth-kicks-off-send-me-tour-amid-iran-war-backlash/): US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has kicked off his ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas amid Iran war backlash.
- [Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/israel-targets-paramedics-in-southern-lebanon/): Two back-to-back Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in Lebanon, while a third strike targeted an ambulance team.
- [Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/iran-says-conditions-to-re-engage-in-talks-end-war-sent-to-us-via-qatar/): Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, tells Al Jazeera Tehran awaiting Trump response.
- [Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/ed-sheeran-concert-set-to-go-ahead-after-outcry-over-gaza/): Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
- [A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/a-ban-on-the-free-press-white-house-bars-journalists-from-three-outlets/): Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House on Saturday.
- [Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/dutch-riot-police-break-up-violent-far-right-protest-in-the-hague/): Justice minister condemns ‘Hitler salutes, antisemitic slogans, violence’ at the anti-immigration rally.
- [Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/cuba-works-to-restore-power-after-another-major-nationwide-blackout/): The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.
- [Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/police-hiring-standards-matter-but-they-alone-cannot-stop-abuse/): Law enforcement in the US needs high hiring standards. But it also needs reform and trust-building in communities.
- [Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/demonstrators-in-us-form-human-chain-to-protest-kennedy-center-closure-vote/): ‘Hands Around the Kennedy Center’ rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.
- [Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 as Man City top Premier League without playing](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/brighton-beat-arsenal-3-0-as-man-city-top-premier-league-without-playing/): Arsenal suffer shock 3-0 loss at Brighton to lose top spot in the Premier League on goal difference to Manchester City.
- [Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/russia-reports-powerful-cyberattacks-on-second-day-of-parliamentary-vote/): This is Russia’s first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.
- [Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/djibouti-refugee-crisis-worsens-as-more-than-2700-yemenis-arrive/): More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to schools](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/jerusalem-daily-gazas-children-return-to-schools/): It’s the first official day back to school for Gaza’s children.
- [Aston Villa compound Tottenham’s misery despite Spurs ending goal drought](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/aston-villa-compound-tottenhams-misery-despite-spurs-ending-goal-drought/): Unai Emery’s side get first league win of season with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia.
- [Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/syria-says-blast-at-military-site-in-deir-az-zor-killed-11/): Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.
- [UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/uefa-defends-policy-after-rejecting-irelands-request-not-to-play-israel/): UEFA responds after Ireland’s football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was ⁠⁠rejected.
- [Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/child-among-three-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-attacks-across-gaza/): Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
- [Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/taiwan-flexes-military-capabilities-ahead-of-trump-xi-talks/): Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.
- [An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/an-unaffordable-car-market-highlights-irans-cost-of-living-crisis/): Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.
- [Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/fear-and-anger-in-south-africa-as-bodies-of-nine-women-found-what-we-know/): Police examining ‘all possibilities’ as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
- [Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-preview-team-news-prediction/): Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday’s La Liga clash.
- [In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/in-gaza-actors-perform-a-war-they-are-still-living/): In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
- [Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/saudi-led-naval-coalition-prepares-to-secure-red-sea-waterways/): Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
- [Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/funerals-held-after-deadly-mosque-attack-in-pakistans-kohat/): Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing
- [US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/us-lifts-sanctions-on-eritrea-to-advance-us-regional-interests-in-red-sea/): The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea’s governing party and the military.
- [Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-top-athletes-and-storylines-to-look-out-for/): From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
- [Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/nigerian-forces-fire-at-protesters-rallying-over-deaths-of-detained-miners-2/): Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
- [Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/19/russia-kills-eight-people-in-ukraine-attacks-two-vessels-in-black-sea/): Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.
- [Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/syrias-al-sharaa-warns-israeli-attacks-endanger-delicate-post-war-recovery/): President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
- [Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/israels-destruction-leaves-lebanons-border-villages-in-ruins/): Israel’s destruction leaves Lebanon’s border villages in ruins
- [Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/ethiopia-faces-renewed-war-as-armed-groups-launch-offensive/): There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
- [UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/uefa-nations-league-2026-27-groups-teams-top-players-format/): All to know about the fifth edition of the competition as its league phase begins on Thursday.
- [‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/they-kill-we-are-punished-iran-calls-out-western-hypocrisy/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’.
- [KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/kpmg-manager-says-she-was-fired-after-facing-harassment-over-her-keffiyeh/): KPMG manager says she was fired after facing harassment over her keffiyeh
- [Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/argentina-to-un-falkland-islands-are-a-national-cause/): Argentina’s President Javier Milei says the “principle of self-determination does not apply” to the Falkland Islands.
- [Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/yemeni-government-in-military-and-diplomatic-push-to-reverse-houthi-gains/): Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
- [Al-Sharaa: Occupied Golan Heights to ‘remain Syrian territory’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/al-sharaa-occupied-golan-heights-to-remain-syrian-territory/): Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
- [Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/can-ethiopias-seven-group-rebel-alliance-challenge-abiy-ahmed/): The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
- [Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/trump-pushes-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-can-it-work/): Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
- [Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/russias-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-six-after-zelenskyy-trump-talks/): Ukraine’s Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
- [Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/priests-against-genocide-hold-shroud-with-names-of-children-killed-in-gaza/): Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in ‘ceasefires’ in Gaza, the occupied West Bank
- [Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/can-flurry-of-new-york-diplomacy-lead-to-us-iran-diplomatic-breakthrough/): Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely – core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
- [UN poverty goal faces reality check](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/un-poverty-goal-faces-reality-check/): The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.
- [How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/how-much-is-uk-supporting-saudi-arabia-in-its-war-with-iran-backed-houthis/): UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen’s Houthi group.
- [Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/moroccans-head-to-polls-amid-economic-uncertainty-to-decide-next-parliament/): Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
- [As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/as-xi-meets-trump-whos-winning-their-trade-war/): Trade war has been central to Trump’s presidency, but it didn’t slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.
- [AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/afcon-2027-qualifiers-teams-top-players-schedule-format-matches/): The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
- [Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/pakistan-must-catch-up-with-india-in-t20-cricket-says-coach-hesson/): Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.
- [UEFA’s Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/uefas-ceferin-says-fifa-trust-still-broken-after-infantino-investment-row/): UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.
- [UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/un-general-assembly-live-irans-pezeshkian-ukraines-zelenskyy-to-speak/): Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
- [Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/yemen-government-forces-claim-control-of-mount-qarfan-in-taiz/): Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after ‘fierce battles’.
- [As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/as-ai-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-us-and-china-shun-slowdown-calls/): Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.
- [Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/powerful-el-nino-could-cause-more-than-450000-deaths-scientists-say/): Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
- [China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/chinas-swimming-prodigy-yu-zidi-bags-third-gold-in-asian-games-record/): The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.
- [Qatar on mediation efforts: ‘We can’t let diplomacy fail’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/qatar-on-mediation-efforts-we-cant-let-diplomacy-fail/): Qatar’s Majed al-Ansari says Doha is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict.
- [UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/un-general-assembly-quiz-who-said-these-10-famous-quotes/): With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
- [‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/annihilate-vs-crushing-attacks-why-iran-us-up-rhetoric-amid-talks/): Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
- [Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/ethiopian-airlines-suspends-flights-to-three-northern-tigray-airports/): The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
- [Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/europes-centrists-are-finally-paying-the-price-of-their-extremism/): The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
- [World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/world-leaders-say-un-security-council-failing-to-function/): World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
- [Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/qatar-says-no-alternative-to-diplomacy-as-belgium-and-rwanda-restore-ties/): Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
- [What Palestinian children endure in Israeli detention](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/what-palestinian-children-endure-in-israeli-detention/): Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.
- [US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/us-senator-condemns-netanyahu-as-a-chronic-liar-ahead-of-unga-visit/): US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA
- [Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/mirabai-chanu-wins-asian-games-silver-as-ri-breaks-weightlifting-record/): Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.
- [Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/pakistans-new-drone-deal-is-with-trump-backed-firm-also-selling-to-india/): The company’s cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
- [At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/at-least-11-people-killed-in-south-africa-township-shooting/): Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
- [Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/pakistan-seals-roads-to-islamabad-before-protests-for-imran-khans-release/): Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
- [WHO’S FUTURE IS IT: CHINA OR THE WEST?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/whos-future-is-it-china-or-the-west/): As global power shifts, how different are these two visions, and does the future belong to just one?
- [Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/six-year-old-sets-rubiks-cube-world-record-twice-in-three-days/): Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
- [Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/cooperation-is-the-goal-at-the-unga-but-is-it-possible/): Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
- [Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/trump-rallies-shield-of-the-americas-coalition-against-drug-cartels/): US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
- [US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/us-iran-hold-mediated-unga-talks-on-ending-war-opening-strait-of-hormuz/): Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
- [Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/venezuelans-protest-interim-leader-delcy-rodriguez-at-un-headquarters/): Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly.
- [Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/sri-lanka-convicts-15-people-over-2019-easter-day-bombings/): Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
- [UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/uk-prime-minister-vows-not-to-stand-by-as-palestinians-suffer/): UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
- [Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/canada-pledges-aid-for-palestine-as-uk-and-france-demand-action-at-unga/): Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
- [Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/wall-streets-nasdaq-hits-all-time-high-as-ai-frenzy-gathers-pace/): Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
- [Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-arrives-in-new-york-for-unga/): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
- [Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-ready-for-energy-truce-with-russia-after-trump-talks/): Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.
- [In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/in-senegal-a-mothers-ordeal-exposes-a-health-system-under-strain/): A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
- [South Sudan dissolves government ahead of first-ever national elections](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/south-sudan-dissolves-government-ahead-of-first-ever-national-elections/): President Salva Kiir’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
- [Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/iran-war-live-trump-confirms-very-good-meeting-with-iran-at-un/): President Trump says US officials held a ‘very good’ meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at UN.
- [UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/uk-pm-burnham-condemns-repulsive-russian-electoral-interference/): UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
- [Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed to unify Democratic voters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/kamala-harris-campaigns-with-abdul-el-sayed-to-unify-democratic-voters/): The former vice president joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to bolster Democratic unity in swing-state Michigan.
- [Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/iran-flights-to-baghdad-muscat-cancelled-ahead-of-us-aviation-sanctions/): Iran’s aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US’s Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.
- [UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/unga-day-1-us-and-iran-hold-talks-despite-trumps-threat/): The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.
- [Qatari Emir says country won’t ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/qatari-emir-says-country-wont-limit-itself-as-gulf-mediator/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator.
- [US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/us-signs-tremendous-security-deal-with-denmark-and-greenland/): Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.
- [Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/palestinian-americans-meet-us-lawmakers-as-trump-seeks-2-8bn-for-israel/): Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.
- [US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/us-republican-calls-for-probe-into-donald-trump-jrs-business-dealings/): US Senator John Curtis’s letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president’s own party to hold him accountable.
- [Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/celebrities-at-the-pentagon-how-unusual-was-the-paul-brothers-visit/): Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.
- [Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was ‘very good’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/trump-us-iran-meeting-at-un-was-very-good/): US President Donald Trump says he had a ‘very good’ three-hour meeting with Iranian officials at the UN.
- [Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/saudi-arabias-king-salman-slams-targeting-of-mecca-by-terrorist-houthis/): Saudi monarch’s rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
- [Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/macron-france-wont-yield-an-inch-on-ukraine-support/): French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing” will not back down in its support of Ukraine.
- [Qatar denounces Israeli aggression across the region](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/qatar-denounces-israeli-aggression-across-the-region/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries.
- [Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/trump-admin-asks-top-us-court-to-reverse-pro-palestinian-scholars-release/): US solicitor general challenges lower court’s ruling on Georgetown scholar’s detention, sparking constitutional debates.
- [Djibouti minister appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/djibouti-minister-appeals-for-aid-for-yemeni-refugees/): Djibouti’s Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, Ouloufa Ismail Abdo, appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees
- [Brazil’s Lula: Gaza’s ‘pain and trauma’ will last generations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/brazils-lula-gazas-pain-and-trauma-will-last-generations/): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the “pain and trauma” inflicted by Israel’s government in Gaza.
- [NYC Mayor Mamdani reaches record DoorDash settlement for underpaid workers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/nyc-mayor-mamdani-reaches-record-doordash-settlement-for-underpaid-workers/): Settlement is largest of its kind in any US city and is set to affect 260,000 delivery drivers.
- [Qatar urges diplomacy, rejects Strait of Hormuz ‘bargaining’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/qatar-urges-diplomacy-rejects-strait-of-hormuz-bargaining/): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while speaking at the UN.
- [US signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, Greenland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/us-signs-tremendous-arctic-security-deal-with-denmark-greenland/): NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.
- [Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/qatars-emir-urges-diplomacy-as-gulf-at-one-of-the-most-dangerous-phases/): Sheikh Tamim says years of delayed diplomacy led to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- [UN Goodwill Ambassador: Millions of refugee children missing school](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/un-goodwill-ambassador-millions-of-refugee-children-missing-school/): Mary Maker says education changed the course of her life and urges world leaders to invest in education for refugees.
- [Is Ethiopia heading towards renewed civil war?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/is-ethiopia-heading-towards-renewed-civil-war/): Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.
- [Turkiye school shooting leaves 11 pupils wounded](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/turkiye-school-shooting-leaves-11-pupils-wounded/): Eleven pupils were wounded after a student opened fire near a secondary school in Manisa, western Turkiye
- [ECHR hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/echr-hears-how-10-children-went-missing-after-russia-annexed-crimea/): Ukrainians aged between one and five were taken from childcare institutions and put up for adoption, court hears.
- [Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/sudans-historical-famine-echoes-through-latest-hunger-crisis/): Sudan’s war-driven famine revives memories of past famines as war drives displacement and food shortages.
- [Lula warns against foreign interference, defends Brazil’s sovereignty at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/lula-warns-against-foreign-interference-defends-brazils-sovereignty-at-un/): Lula’s remarks come as Trump asserts US power in Latin America in his own UN address.
- [UNGA 2026: Can the UN stop wars?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/unga-2026-can-the-un-stop-wars/): Al Jazeera asked people in Bangladesh, Gaza and Nigeria what they think of the UN’s role in resolving conflicts.
- [Trump: ‘My honour to settle eight wars’ including ‘war in Gaza’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/trump-my-honour-to-settle-eight-wars-including-war-in-gaza/): Speaking at the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the war in Gaza.
- [Fifteen guilty in 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings: What the verdict says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/fifteen-guilty-in-2019-sri-lanka-easter-bombings-what-the-verdict-says/): The suicide bombings were the deadliest attacks in the country since the end of its civil war in 2009. 
- [‘War crime’: Jordan’s king slams Israeli West Bank expansion](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/war-crime-jordans-king-slams-israeli-west-bank-expansion/): Jordan’s King Abdullah II decried Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as a strategy of ‘forced displacement.’
- [Erdogan slams Israel’s ‘genocidal mindset’ in blistering UN address](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/erdogan-slams-israels-genocidal-mindset-in-blistering-un-address/): Turkish leader says UN has been forced into ‘dysfunction’ and was ‘bleeding out’ in Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan.
- [Trump to UN: do I ‘annihilate’ Iran or ‘make a deal?’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/trump-to-un-do-i-annihilate-iran-or-make-a-deal/): US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has a ‘big decision to make’ on Iran.
- [Dozens of people sue GLP-1 drug companies over alleged vision loss](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/dozens-of-people-sue-glp-1-drug-companies-over-alleged-vision-loss/): More than 90 lawsuits against GLP-1 companies claim rare eye condition resulted from diabetes and weight loss drugs.
- [Rubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/rubio-defends-trumps-white-house-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-and-politico/): The White House launched ‘Trump TV’ as major networks suspended the television pool covering the US president.
- [The return of Palestinian football: ‘We are a people who must live’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/the-return-of-palestinian-football-we-are-a-people-who-must-live/): The Martyrs’ World Cup brings Palestinian football back after nearly three years, despite military restrictions.
- [Trump TV: Can the US president bypass mainstream media?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/trump-tv-can-the-us-president-bypass-mainstream-media/): Trump has launched his own channel amid an ongoing rift with the White House press pool.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/jerusalem-daily-israel-besieges-palestinian-town/): Israeli forces have effectively turned the Palestinian town of Biddu into military barracks.
- [Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/where-is-the-us-opening-new-military-bases-in-greenland/): At least two new US bases will be established as part of a deal with Denmark and Greenland.
- [UN Chief condemns Gaza destruction, West Bank settlements](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/un-chief-condemns-gaza-destruction-west-bank-settlements/): In his final UN General Assembly address as secretary-general, Antonio Guterres condemned the killing in Gaza.
- [Why are the Houthis fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/why-are-the-houthis-fighting-for-yemens-kahboub-mountains/): Kahboub could help the Houthis consolidate control near one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
- [What’s behind French protests against a new police bill?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/whats-behind-french-protests-against-a-new-police-bill/): Critics say controversial law will give police officers a ‘licence to kill’.
- [‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/disgraceful-did-india-bully-umpires-to-win-japan-t20-cricket-match/): India survive a big scare against the hosts, beating them by two runs in a rain-hit T20 match in Sano, Japan.
- [FIFA President Infantino’s letter a ploy for re-election, says German FA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/fifa-president-infantinos-letter-a-ploy-for-re-election-says-german-fa/): Infantino proposed an independent review of FIFA’s decision-making process amid criticism of his leadership.
- [Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/hundreds-flee-homes-in-far-north-cameroon-after-armed-group-raid-kills-15/): No group claims responsibility for attack, but suspicion falls on ISIL affiliate.
- [Iran delegation to present narrative of resilience, diplomacy at UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/iran-delegation-to-present-narrative-of-resilience-diplomacy-at-unga/): Iran’s delegation has arrived to New York for the UNGA where the war with the United States will be raised.
- [Colombia eases gun restrictions despite fears of more violence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/22/colombia-eases-gun-restrictions-despite-fears-of-more-violence/): Colombia has loosened gun laws after more than a decade of restrictions. Some fear it will lead to even more violence.
- [Israel moves to ban main Palestinian-led lists from election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/israel-moves-to-ban-main-palestinian-led-lists-from-election/): Israel’s election panel has voted to disqualify the two main Palestinian-led lists from next month’s election.
- [New York sues Polymarket over allegations of illegal gambling operations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/new-york-sues-polymarket-over-allegations-of-illegal-gambling-operations/): The lawsuit comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi.
- [US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/us-citizen-injured-after-wrongly-arrested-by-ice-in-illinois/): US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois
- [Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/israels-policies-threaten-very-existence-of-palestinians-abbas-tells-un/): Mahmoud Abbas says saving two-state solution begins with preserving Palestinian land, protecting those who live on it.
- [Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/delegates-walk-out-of-netanyahus-un-speech/): Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.
- [US rapper Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/us-rapper-macklemore-announces-free-palestine-tour-after-ed-sheeran-fallout/): Macklemore says ‘being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work’, promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.
- [What’s triggered the latest violence in Ethiopia?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/whats-triggered-the-latest-violence-in-ethiopia/): Tigrayan forces say they are in a ‘full-blown war’ with the army.
- [Iranian-American group sues Trump over war](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/iranian-american-group-sues-trump-over-war/): Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.
- [Nigeria vs: Madagascar AFCON 2027 qualifier – preview, teams, prediction](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/nigeria-vs-madagascar-afcon-2027-qualifier-preview-teams-prediction/): Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles – a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.
- [US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/us-and-china-presidents-discuss-cooperation-trade-and-ai-risks/): Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House
- [Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/ethiopian-army-says-272-tigrayan-fighters-killed-in-amhara/): Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a ‘situation of full-blown war’ with Ethiopia’s government.
- [Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/africas-bid-for-a-seat-on-the-security-council/): Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.
- [Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/gazas-recovery-needs-reach-71-5bn-amid-most-severe-economic-crisis-un/): UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have ‘skyrocketed’ with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
- [Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/collapsing-currency-and-inflation-leave-families-struggling-in-sudan/): Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.
- [Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/jerusalem-daily-ben-gvir-sets-out-bid-to-become-defence-minister/): In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.
- [Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/ukrainian-knifeman-kills-one-wounds-four-at-abbey-in-poland/): Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy denounces ‘horrific crime’ after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.
- [Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-jinping-to-white-house/): Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
- [LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/live-portugal-vs-wales-uefa-nations-league/): Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.
- [NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/naza-israeli-film-on-gaza-to-stream-for-free-after-theatrical-run/): Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.
- [LIVE: Ivory Coast vs Ghana – AFCON qualifying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/live-ivory-coast-vs-ghana-afcon-qualifying/): Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars.
- [Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/saudi-led-coalition-says-shot-down-6-ballistic-missiles-launched-by-houthis/): No response by Yemen’s Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.
- [Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/israel-offers-cash-to-firms-hit-by-trade-ban-europe-dithers-on-new-rules/): Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.
- [Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/rubio-warns-of-iraq-balkanisation-is-that-a-real-threat/): US secretary of state’s warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.
- [‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/unstoppable-rumesh-revives-sri-lankas-glory-one-javelin-throw-at-a-time/): A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.
- [Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/forever-chemicals-ground-zero/): Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.
- [Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/why-are-ireland-vs-israel-football-matches-so-controversial/): Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.
- [Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major comeback](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/moroccos-elections-fragmentation-disengagement-and-pjds-major-comeback/): PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.
- [Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/tyson-fury-to-face-british-rival-anthony-joshua-in-cardiff-on-december-11/): The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.
- [Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/tunisia-fuel-strike-highlights-growing-economic-and-political-anger/): A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
- [Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/nine-kazakh-soldiers-die-in-caspian-sea-training-incident/): Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.
- [Hurricane Polo brings fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/hurricane-polo-brings-fears-of-heavy-rain-and-landslides-in-mexico/): Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.
- [Belgium and Rwanda are talking again. Is DR Congo any closer to peace?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/belgium-and-rwanda-are-talking-again-is-dr-congo-any-closer-to-peace/): Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture over the war in eastern DR Congo.
- [Deadly attack on Indian cargo ship off coast of Oman](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/deadly-attack-on-indian-cargo-ship-off-coast-of-oman/): A crew member was killed in an attack on an Indian cargo vessel off the coast of Oman.
- [Who’s who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/whos-who-in-the-race-for-the-next-un-secretary-general/): The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with five women among eight candidates.
- [Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/trump-xi-summit-live-trade-ai-iran-and-taiwan-top-us-china-talks/): Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.
- [Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/fighting-widens-across-ethiopia-as-tigray-clashes-escalate/): Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
- [Japan’s Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/japans-ohashi-breaks-200m-breaststroke-world-record-at-asian-games/): Shin Ohashi, 17, claims his second Asian Games gold with his record-breaking effort in front of a thrilled home crowd.
- [OpenAI agents hack Australian government health data](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/openai-agents-hack-australian-government-health-data/): Rogue OpenAI agents accessed an Australian government health data website, obtaining non-public information.
- [Why is Iran threatening regional airports, and what could be the impact?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/why-is-iran-threatening-regional-airports-and-what-could-be-the-impact/): Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines.
- [Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/could-the-oil-shock-push-fuel-prices-even-higher/): From Hormuz to the Black Sea, pressure on main supply routes is testing the resilience of the global energy market.
- [India’s surfers look to make waves at the 2026 Asian Games](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/indias-surfers-look-to-make-waves-at-the-2026-asian-games/): Indian surfers overcame huge challenges to reach the Asian Games and now dream of competing at the 2028 Olympics.
- [‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/partial-satisfaction-sri-lankans-hail-2019-bombings-ruling-with-a-caveat/): As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
- [Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/yemeni-forces-say-they-repel-houthi-attacks-in-taiz-as-fighting-rages/): Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
- [To the victor belong Venezuela’s spoils: Delcy Rodriguez’s UNGA about-face](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/to-the-victor-belong-venezuelas-spoils-delcy-rodriguezs-unga-about-face/): Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
- [Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/russian-attacks-kill-eight-people-across-ukraine-as-us-steps-up-diplomacy/): US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war’s impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.
- [How an OpenAI ‘agent’ hacked Australia’s Medicare and what that means](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/how-an-openai-agent-hacked-australias-medicare-and-what-that-means/): Incident highlights growing concerns about AI’s impact on cybersecurity and AI disclosure procedures, say experts.
- [Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/netanyahu-takes-un-stage-with-one-eye-on-israels-election/): As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
- [US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/us-judge-blocks-trumps-white-house-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-and-politico/): Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
- [Greenland’s delegation gets hero’s welcome after signing US-Denmark pact](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/greenlands-delegation-gets-heros-welcome-after-signing-us-denmark-pact/): Greenland’s delegation returned home to a hero’s welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
- [Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/liberia-is-squandering-the-moral-authority-it-claims-at-the-un/): Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
- [‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/source-of-anxiety-pakistan-cracks-down-before-march-to-free-imran-khan/): The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
- [Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/monarchy-aligned-pam-leads-in-morocco-election-provisional-results/): Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
- [UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox’s Bazar settlement](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/un-funding-cuts-hit-refugees-at-coxs-bazar-settlement/): Refugees living in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh are feeling the brunt of severe UN funding cuts.
- [China vs US: Who is winning the AI race, in four charts](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/china-vs-us-who-is-winning-the-ai-race-in-four-charts/): The US dominates AI spending and computing power, but China is ahead in research and closing the gap on advanced models.
- [Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/gaza-watches-israels-elections-with-fear-and-antipathy/): Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.
- [Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/gaza-2-45-billion-reconstruction-plan-who-decides-its-future/): Gaza’s $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas’s disarmament remain unclear.
- [Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/trump-xi-summit-heres-whats-on-the-agenda-and-why-it-matters/): The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.
- [Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/pakistan-administered-kashmir-votes-for-president-amid-unrest/): Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
- [Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan’s UN visa over truce plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/outcry-in-sudan-as-us-reportedly-holds-al-burhans-un-visa-over-truce-plan/): Media reports say US withheld army chief’s visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan’s civil war.
- [Pakistan says it launches air strikes on Afghanistan after drone attacks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/pakistan-says-it-launches-air-strikes-on-afghanistan-after-drone-attacks/): Strikes carried out in southeastern province of Khost cause no casualties, governor’s office says.
- [Why have some nations developed while others struggle?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/why-have-some-nations-developed-while-others-struggle/): At UNGA, Iran, Syria and Kenya have highlighted how war and injustice have skewed global development.
- [Sikorski: Russia doesn’t have the forces to invade NATO](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/sikorski-russia-doesnt-have-the-forces-to-invade-nato/): In an interview with Al Jazeera, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia ‘doesn’t have the force to invade NATO.
- [OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don’t ‘have all the answers’ on AI policy](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/openai-ceo-tech-companies-dont-have-all-the-answers-on-ai-policy/): Open AI’s CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)
- [Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/spains-sanchez-warns-of-far-right-threat-in-unga-speech/): Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.
- [‘They uprooted it all’: Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/they-uprooted-it-all-israel-bulldozes-palestinian-owned-olive-groves/): Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
- [AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/ai-model-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system-anthropic-says/): AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
- [Iran’s president brings receipts of US strikes on civilians to the UNGA](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/irans-president-brings-receipts-of-us-strikes-on-civilians-to-the-unga/): Iran’s president delivered his UN General Assembly address after US President Trump threatened to ‘annihilate’ Iran.
- [Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges elections, path forward in UNGA speech](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/venezuelas-rodriguez-pledges-elections-path-forward-in-unga-speech/): Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says her country must abandon the ‘extremism’ of the past.
- [Australia says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/australia-says-openai-agent-hacked-medicare-portal/): Canberra expressed extreme concern to Sam Altman after OpenAI took three months to report the breach.
- [Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/venezuelas-delcy-rodriguez-promises-elections-at-un-gives-no-date/): Rodriguez says Venezuela is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors.
- [Israel moves to bar both main Arab lists from October election](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/israel-moves-to-bar-both-main-arab-lists-from-october-election/): Excluding Ra’am and the Joint List leaves Palestinian citizens in Israel without major Knesset representation options.
- [China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/chinas-xi-visits-us-as-trump-bets-on-stabilising-global-relations/): US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.
- [Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/turkiye-agrees-to-gradual-handover-of-bashiqa-base-to-iraq/): Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.
- [China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/chinas-xi-arrives-to-trump-welcome-on-state-visit/): China’s President Xi Jinping has touched down at Joint Base Andrews as he begins a much anticipated official state visit
- [Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/iran-war-live-tehran-says-it-wont-be-bullied-remains-open-for-talks/): Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech.
- [Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/why-is-kenya-turning-against-tata-chemicals-in-magadi/): A century-old industry faces a reckoning over regulation, jobs and local benefits.
- [AI corporate leaders tell UN the industry needs global regulation](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/24/ai-corporate-leaders-tell-un-the-industry-needs-global-regulation/): Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.
- [Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/trump-greets-chinas-xi-jinping-on-arrival-for-three-day-us-trip/): Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.
- [Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/trump-administration-invites-putin-to-attend-g20-summit-in-miami/): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
- [Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/ethiopia-warns-of-destruction-as-tigray-rebels-launch-offensive/): Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
- [Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/gaza-flotilla-activist-on-hunger-strike-in-tunisia-jail-on-verge-of-death/): Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.
- [US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/us-aviation-sanctions-disrupt-iran-flights-push-travellers-overland/): Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
- [FBI says investigating breach of ‘very sensitive’ data by hackers](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/fbi-says-investigating-breach-of-very-sensitive-data-by-hackers/): Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees.
- [Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/ukraines-zelenskyy-calls-for-sustained-pressure-to-end-putins-crazy-war/): Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues to impede its war efforts.
- [Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/ivory-coast-vs-ghana-afcon-2027-qualifier-kick-off-time-lineups-teams/): A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.
- [Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/manchester-united-losses-jump-nearly-a-third-to-57m-despite-record-revenue/): Manchester United’s debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.
- [As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/as-major-powers-act-unilaterally-experts-say-un-faces-crisis-in-new-york/): Experts warn the UN faces crises of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock.
- [Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in sexual assault retrial](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-sexual-assault-retrial/): The ruling seals six years of legal battles after Weinstein’s initial conviction for sexually assaulting TV assistant.
- [US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/us-lawmakers-seek-sanctions-for-israels-e1-west-bank-settlement-plan/): Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.
- [Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/israels-ambassador-to-the-us-says-son-injured-in-west-bank-car-ramming/): Palestinian shot dead as Israel’s ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.
- [The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/the-white-house-press-pool-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/): White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
- [Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/argentinas-milei-says-un-looking-the-other-way-on-falkland-islands/): Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.
- [Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/zelenskyy-putin-is-making-the-world-more-dangerous/): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia’s “never-ending war” could spread throughout Europe.
- [Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/jerusalem-daily-world-leaders-condemn-israel-at-un/): Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
- [Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/portugal-vs-wales-uefa-nations-league-teams-start-lineups-ronaldo/): Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
- [Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-plans-2-4bn-gaza-reconstruction-as-israel-kills-seven/): Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
- [Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/azerbaijan-pardons-french-national-jailed-for-spying/): The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
- [Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/wolfsburg-terminate-christian-eriksens-football-contract-by-mutual-consent/): The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
- [US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/us-envoy-walks-out-on-pezeshkian-un-speech-slamming-war-on-iran/): As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
- [How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence](https://highmountainpatriot.com/2026/09/23/how-and-why-the-un-general-assembly-is-gaining-prominence/): The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.

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